[Rhodes22-list] new to list & goodbye

[Michael Meltzer]

I wonder, would this is ok in Franks option:

"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of
patriots and tyrants. It is its natural manure."
 --Thomas Jefferson, letter to William Stephens Smith, November 13, 1787

"Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe
me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly
awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of
the most baneful foes of Republican Government."
 --George Washington, Farewell Address, September 19, 1796



"[I advocate] using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes [and] against
recalcitrant Arabs as an experiment. [I do not understand] the squeamishness
about the use of gas [...] We cannot in any circumstances acquiesce in the
non-utilisation of any weapons which are available to procure a speedy
termination of the disorder which prevails on the frontier."
 --Winston Churchill, then Secretary of State at the British War Office,
authorising RAF Middle East Command to attack rebelling Iraqis with chemical
weapons, 1919

"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank
God that such men lived."
 --General George S. Patton, Jr

"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the
other poor dumb bastard die for his country."
 --Attributed to General George Patton Jr

"We'll win this war, but we'll win it only by fighting and by showing the
Germans that we've got more guts than they have; or ever will have. We're
not going to just shoot the sons-of-b*tches, we're going to rip out their
living Godd*mned guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks. We're
going to murder those lousy Hun c*cksuckers by the bushel-f*cking-basket.
War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they
will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts. When shells
are hitting all around you and you wipe the dirt off your face and realize
that instead of dirt it's the blood and guts of what once was your best
friend beside you, you'll know what to do!"
 --George S. Patton



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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Effros" <bill at effros.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] new to list & goodbye


To the new people on the list:

1.  Each of us was once a new person on this list.

2.  Each of us thought the questions we asked had never been asked before.

3.  Each of us was somewhat offended to learn that the old people on the list had not remained as subscribers solely for chance to
answer, yet again, questions that had been patiently answered scores of times before.

4.  Most of the questions asked by new people on the list have been answered, in detail, in the FAQ section created by a list member
who, if memory serves me right, no longer owns a Rhodes 22.

5.  The old people on the list think of one another as old friends.  There is a lot of pushing and shoving.  Anyone is welcome to
join in.

6.  One of the stabilizing old members of the list recently left, and we are looking to find the new voice of moderation.  (Ed is a
possible candidate, although he may not be old enough.)

7.  Michael, it's time to send out the charter.

Bill Effros


----- Original Message ----- 
From: FrankKohl at aol.com
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 11:43 AM
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] new to list & goodbye


Good morning.

I signed up for the list yesterday, and received my first digest today.  Whew!

Like many, I thought the list would provide some helpful information, and it seems to.  And like others, my impression is that most
of you seem to be generous and accomodating persons.

But I have to admit that I was stunned to read some of the comments posted on the site, regardless of cause.  And when another
member expressed his concerns, it appears that he was told he hadn't been around long enough to post his opinion. Then he was told
he was violating the public trust by using his computer to send an email.  Again, whew!

After some research, I am thinking of purchasing a Rhodes 22.  It seems like a terrific boat.  And after all, it is a boat that I'm
interested in.

On the other hand, life is short, and there is plenty to read during the course of the day, so I'll say goodbye and unsubscribe.
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