On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 19:52:13 GMT, "Jim," <Jimdotedu@yahoo.com> wrote:
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Thompson knew were he stood. In 2003's "Kingdom of Fear," he wrote: "We >have become a Nazi monster in the eyes of the whole world -- a nation of >bullies and bastards who would rather kill than live peacefully. We are >not just Whores for power and oil, but killer whores with hate and fear >in our hearts. We are human scum, and that is how history will judge us >. . . . No redeeming social value. Just whores. Get out of our way, or >we'll kill you.
I find it interesting that all these tributes to Hunter Thompson are to a man who, in retrospect, was probably one of the most degenerate public figures in modern American history.
Not to mention that he would probably just as soon shoot you as look at you.
On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:45:47 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing <emaildisguised@askme.com> wrote:
I find it interesting that all these tributes to Hunter Thompson are>to a man who, in retrospect, was probably one of the most degenerate>public figures in modern American history.
Hey, if they can spend a couple of weeks talking about Regean being the greatest president since Lincoln, no reason not to liken Thompson to Ghandi.
Short Wave Sportfishing 23 February 2005 02:17:13 [ permanent link ]
On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:11:12 GMT, bb <blackies@work.com> wrote:
On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:45:47 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing><emaildisguised@askme.com> wrote:>
I find it interesting that all these tributes to Hunter Thompson are>>to a man who, in retrospect, was probably one of the most degenerate>>public figures in modern American history.>
Hey, if they can spend a couple of weeks talking about Regean being>the greatest president since Lincoln, no reason not to liken Thompson>to Ghandi.
In article <1109335994.562108.241740@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, bschnautz@aol.com says...> An original thinker who saw things in situations that others didn't,> even when he wasn't on drugs.>
Like calling Bush a "Butt boy" for the rich?>
#1 now that's origional thinking>
#2 Yeah...the "rich" I wonder how much his Colorado estate is worth?
He worked for his spoils, they didn't fall in his lap unlike some spoiled children who had everything handed to him.
Bush is a "butt boy" for the rich. Just because you hold that against HT, doesn't make it untrue or, as you said, a piece of original thinking.
He had many incredible insights as was proven over a lengthy history of selling his creative efforts.
I recall when he, William Greider and PJ O'Rourke travelled to Little Rock to meet the Democratic candidate for President, Bill Clinton. Thompson wrote something about how Clinton buried his head in a basket of fries and how he could make out a soft snorfling sound (like a pig would make). I nearly fell out of bed laughing. He definitely had a unique way of seeing the world.
Sounds like you feel about Hunter Thompson the same way I feel about Pat Robertson.
Bert Robbins 27 February 2005 01:50:23 [ permanent link ]
"Tim" <bschnautz@aol.com> wrote in message news:1109437078.286233.57890@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...> Bush is a "butt boy" for the rich. Just because you hold that against> HT, doesn't make it untrue or, as you said, a piece of original> thinking. ..>
I wonder if Ted Kennedy is included in the rich list?>
Sounds like you feel about Hunter Thompson the same way I feel about> Pat> Robertson.>
You a big 700 Club fan?
Hunter Thompson? What socially redeeming action has he ever performed?
In article <MvqdnSyw95GAcr3fRVn-qA@comcast.com>, screw@you.com says...>
"Tim" <bschnautz@aol.com> wrote in message > news:1109437078.286233.57890@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...> > Bush is a "butt boy" for the rich. Just because you hold that against> > HT, doesn't make it untrue or, as you said, a piece of original> > thinking. ..> >
I wonder if Ted Kennedy is included in the rich list?> >
Sounds like you feel about Hunter Thompson the same way I feel about> > Pat> > Robertson.> >
You a big 700 Club fan?>
Hunter Thompson? What socially redeeming action has he ever performed?
