[450] I'd just like to note...

[K1FSY]

New Hampshire has maybe 5-10 years left before it's a shithole like CT
and MA.

Maybe i'll move to tennessee with Bob.

On 11/5/2014 9:39 AM, George Andrews wrote:
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> John,
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> Don't step down from the soapbox. What we need for the next two years
> is reasoned, rational and respectful discourse. Drop the name calling
> and demonizing of those who disagree with us. Name calling and
> demonization do little to further real dialog. One does not have to
> have an academic degree to be capable of rational, respectful dialog
> either.
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> I think it of interest to go back to sixteenth century thinkers. I
> would suggest a read of "The Politics of Obedience The Discourse of
> Voluntary Servitude", Etienne De La Boetie. It is less than thirty
> pages and one can find an English translation easily. I believe it can
> be found on line for free as it is long out of print.  It does explain
> why politics in America today works the way it does. A good follow up
> would be to at least skim Machiavelli's "The Prince". To put an
> "American" perspective on things, read some of the writings of Thomas
> Paine. For a European view on America see de Tocqueville's "Democracy
> in America".
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> Something to think about...is our hobby a right or a privilege? How
> easily could our hobby be restricted/eliminated by government? During
> WWII, Italians and Germans had radios (even receivers) confiscated. If
> you think this could not happen today, what do you think of the IRS
> today? Is it a totally benign Federal Agency or a political tool?
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> George
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> *From:*450-bounces at lists.vhfwiki.com
> [mailto:450-bounces at lists.vhfwiki.com] *On Behalf Of *John Foege
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 05, 2014 8:54 AM
> *To:* 144.450 Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [450] I'd just like to note...
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>  
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> And yet again politics fails us....
>
> Geographically...most of the state wanted Mr. Foley....but thanks to
> Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven (Big surprise) the dems win yet
> again....
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