It's official.

**tot_Ou_tard** · June 8th, 2007, 07:49 PM

The current Paris Hilton coverage proves that the USA is Rome just before the fall.

**Tone2TheBone** · June 8th, 2007, 08:02 PM

She strikes me as someone that might benefit from a little discipline. She's spoiled as hell.

In a related story I was watching a movie last night about Ireland and England just after the "fall of Rome". When exactly was the fall of Rome?

marnold*** · June 8th, 2007, 08:03 PM

The only thing I'd like to see more than Paris Hilton set on fire is to see it in slow-motion.

**6STRINGS 9LIVES** · June 8th, 2007, 08:23 PM

I'd play the fiddle to that Marnold , just to make Tot happy ...

**sunvalleylaw** · June 8th, 2007, 08:57 PM

In Great Britain's waning days, we received a lot of good rock and punk music. Maybe we can at least get some good music out of this!

Spudman*** · June 8th, 2007, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by 6STRINGS 9LIVES

I'd play the fiddle to that Marnold , just to make Tot happy ...

OMG - I have tears streaming down my face. That is completely d***a** funny. lmao

**tot_Ou_tard** · June 9th, 2007, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Spudman

OMG - I have tears streaming down my face. That is completely d***a** funny. lmao

Ditto here.

Thanks 6*9*!

**ShortBuSX** · June 9th, 2007, 09:00 AM

I have to admit that "the Simple Life" is my guilty pleasure...I dont really think shes "HOT", not such a fan of blondes...but I do love watching the 2 of them torture and abuse these innocent victums...its like being on a really bad date with the "HOT" chic without all the expense. Its hard not having flashbacks of playing truth or dare while watching...who the heck signs up for this show???(just goes to show, there ARE people more stupid than Paris Hilton)

Does the jail thing really surprise anybody though? What did you expect to happen with this high maintenece broad?
You gotta love the pics though!!!

**DaveO** · June 9th, 2007, 11:11 AM

Back to the fall of Rome comment. I will be the first to give you a big AMEN.
The American people have their attention focused on the things that really don't matter and let the 800 lb gorilla in the room sleep. One of these days the gorilla is going to wake up and he will be hungry and pi**ed off. I really don't want to get started on a rant so let me stop here. Unless the discussion goes further. Happy 100th post!
Dave

Spudman*** · June 9th, 2007, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by DaveO

Back to the fall of Rome comment. I will be the first to give you a big AMEN.
The American people have their attention focused on the things that really don't matter and let the 800 lb gorilla in the room sleep. One of these days the gorilla is going to wake up and he will be hungry and pi**ed off. I really don't want to get started on a rant so let me stop here. Unless the discussion goes further. Happy 100th post!
Dave

Al Gore just talked about this same issue on the Charlie Rose show a week or so ago. He totally sees it and is urging Americans to "wake up" and get involved again.

Her is the whole show. It's brilliant. http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...79575340595191

**DaveO** · June 9th, 2007, 12:13 PM

I don't know if I see eye to eye with Al Gore. My favorite topic to rant on is the blindness of the American people.
People get uptight about abortion and gay marriage and don't give a cr*p about 2nd and 3rd generation Welfare families and insane government waste of your money.
My eyes are starting to roll back in my head so let me stop.
Dave

**t_ross33** · June 9th, 2007, 05:16 PM

One of our favorite pastimes North o' the Border is playing armchair politics with the state of the States

I'm not sure if it's government, or mass media (do I smell conspiracy?), but in broad and very general terms, the American people seem way out of touch with what is actually going on, not only in their own country, but in the world around them.

Hey, why worry about international conflict, global warming and a president who's meager international cred is dwindling by the nano-second when you can watch a poor, spoiled, not talent brat who hasn't contributed one iota to society on CNN 24/7?

Was it Micheal Moore who coined the term "Weapons of Mass Distraction"? I think all of us, not just Americans, need to stop waiting for Big Brother to look after things. We need to get active in our own communities and champion the things we truly believe in.

POWER TO THE PEOPLE! KEEP ON ROCKIN' IN THE FREE WORLD!

I'll get off my soapbox now

Spudman*** · June 9th, 2007, 05:56 PM

Remember when students used to create a ruckus when things didn't seem right? Notice how that faction is missing during this administration? Apathy? Distractions? Something is going on for sure. Heck, even Cindy Sheehan (war protester) gave up.

**WackyT** · June 9th, 2007, 06:30 PM

I just wish the UN would do something about Darfur. But then, I guess they see no reason to because it doesn't affect them any.

**sunvalleylaw** · June 9th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Spudman

Remember when students used to create a ruckus when things didn't seem right? Notice how that faction is missing during this administration? Apathy? Distractions? Something is going on for sure. Heck, even Cindy Sheehan (war protester) gave up.

That was a topic in several of the interviews in the 40th Ann. Issue of the Rolling Stone.

**DaveO** · June 9th, 2007, 07:37 PM

One thing that will stop me in my tracks and force me up on my soapbox is any variation of the statement "Paid for by Federal funds" or "Money from the State".
Screeech and stop right there.
You and I get up every day and go to work for a paycheck. Nobody named Uncle Sam punchs the clock.
Federal and State funds are my funds and your funds.
For some reason people think it is okay to waste money as long as it's government funded.
Hello everyone, THAT IS YOUR MONEY.
Stopping flushing it down the toilet and maybe you can keep more every week when you get paid. (I know that part is a crazy dream. What is a politicians favorite tax? The next one.)
I'm not saying the government doesn't have a job to do, but, remember that everything that the government does for you is paid for by everybody.
I'm nowhere near Paris Hilton am I. Which I am really glad about. I don't think I can afford to loose the IQ points.
See, there I go again. (Dave steps off soapbox and takes a deep cleansing breath. Goes to his cushion to meditate.

)
Dave

Spudman*** · June 9th, 2007, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by DaveO

See, there I go again. (Dave steps off soapbox and takes a deep cleansing breath. Goes to his cushion to meditate.

)
Dave

Now, what is mu?

I figure since you were so wound up that you could use a koan too.

**oldguy** · June 9th, 2007, 08:11 PM

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No discussion of politics or religion - including taglines. This is a guitar and bass discussion board.

I'm just as pissed and upset with Jr. as all of you.

However, a gentle reminder. Rock on, bros., spread the word, and keep the faith!!!

**DaveO** · June 9th, 2007, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the reminder oldguy. You know how some things just get your blood up.
Dave

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