I am relatively new to the group, when I subscribed to it it was to learn more
about the hobby and old trucks in general, and I have learned quite a bit
from the members. BUT I fail to see what being a democrat or a republican or
any
other party has to do with old trucks, I agree these bills are a concern to us
all,
but I would like to think we could leave are political affiliation at the door
"Rob, Margie, Nick & Andrea" wrote:
> On Sat, 20 Mar 1999 22:56:52 -0600, you wrote:
>
> >this is not a political List. I don't waste your time with my political
> >leanings; DON'T waste mine!!!!!!
>
> Craig,
>
> As the founder of this list, I believe I have the right to say that anything
> that affects our hobby, be it political or not, is well within the group's
> purview, and as such, is appropriate - and has been from the start. I respect
> your right to your views, but the bottom line is that we as a hobby better
>wake
> up and smell the roses, otherwise we won't have a hobby much longer. And,
>while
> you obviously think that environmental maneuverings are apolitical, I beg to
> differ. While the clunker law may have a much broader political basis than
> other environmental issues, the fact of the matter is that most environmental
> issues are largely democratic issues. This one just happens to affect the
> pockets of many large corporations, and as such, they WILL endorse it.
>However,
> were it not for the other rabid environmentalist issues, this would not get
>the
> same level of attention and support at the legislative level...ie., you can't
> have your cake and eat it too. You either get all the environmental extremes,
> or none, and most of the environmental extremes are sponsored primarily and
> LOUDLY by democrats. THAT was my only point. I could care less if you are or
> are not a republican or a democrat, or of any other persuasion, but if you
>want
> this type of bill crushed, you have, IMHO, to start at the base of the issue,
> and that is environmental extremism - and that IS a democratic (not
>republican)
> agenda. You can't pick and choose your fights!
>
> Rob
> >
> >craig
> >caretaker of
> >stephanie's 50 3104 216 5-window deluxe
> >
> >
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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