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On Sun, 12 Sep 1999 09:51:12 -0400, Tom Longleaf ''thickest skin in
t.g." Gauldin [otherwise known as: "Tom Gauldin"
<scoundrl@mindspring.com>] wrote:

>Larry London <london@titan.oit.unc.edu> wrote in message
>news:7retcv$qtk@titan.oit.unc.edu...
>
>Larry, you old liberal. . . <grin>

Basically, yes; a reformed and enlightened yellow dog Southern
Democrat who voted for Nixon & Bush once each.

>> Tom Gauldin <scoundrl@mindspring.com> wrote:
>> >Actually, we don't give a sh*t about East Timor or any other
>version of Timor.  Please, go away and stop trying to get the US involved
>in something we don't care about.

>The difference, Larry, is that they and their spokespeople are trying
>to SWAY American opinion.  Why?  The reason is obvious- they want US
>troops, US protection and US money.  If it isn't being requested yet,
>it'll be requested soon.

Well, you've read all the posts in this thread, what about making
right the wrongs committed in past years by US involvment there?
What about all the money spent. Its the same old ugly story all over
again, is it not?

What about an end to US support for foreign governments that
commit atrocities and acts of genocide on certain segments of its
population?  My approach would be to cut all support whatsoever for 
the Indonesian regime, military, economic, whatever. Isolate them
economically and politically. Set up a naval blockade of the country.
If they harm a hair on the head of any East Timorese add more time to
the blockade. 1 hair = 30 days. They would shape up in a big hurry.

>> No one is talking about getting the US involved in a police action
>over there,
>> only trying to get Americans to wake up and express concern for
>those folks.
>> Collectively, that amounts to something.
>
>Ha!  Just wait and see. . .

Yes it does. There are more than foos and sheep in this country, even
here in NC. :-) even here in t.g !!


>Nope- I never did a farm deal in my life.  Back in the 1970's there
>was a big fad among lenders to do farm loans.  I ran a few
>spreadsheets on my own and told our producers to avoid farm lending
>like the plague.  The loans didn't make any sense- and neither did the
>appraisals based upon the income approach to value.  I concluded that
>farming was merely a very expensive hobby.

That's a complex issue. Still I hope you're supportive of American
small farmers and family farmers. The most successful farmer (dairy)
in my neighborhood never borrowed a dime in his life. He's now worth
millions (on the books). He is a really good example of how a farm
family can make a good profit and keep their land and keep on farming
for generation after generation.


Cheers,

Lawrence
lflondon@worldnet.att.net
http://metalab.unc.edu/london