Fellow Triumphisti . . .
If we venture into arguments over politics, religion &etc on this list, the
daily load of email will shortly go through the roof. Most of us signed on
to this list to exchange information about Triumphs, not preach to each
other concerning the news of the day. But that's just the MINOR problem.
The real harm done is that arguments will start, some folks will get angry
and bad feelings will result. The occasional discussion of the merits of
English beer and similar off-topic excursions are not likely to stir such
deep emotions. We all share a common affection (affliction?) for quirky
British automobiles - we do NOT all share the same feelings about political
ideology or religious principles.
As has already been said, these other topics are important (much more
important than cars), but there are plenty of places to discuss them. If you
have a question to ask or information to share about Triumphs, I'd like to
hear it regardless of your political persuasion. As far as this mailing list
is concerned, I don't care what your philosophy is on the larger issues of
the day. And, quite frankly, I'm not really interested in receiving email
about it.
Jim Hill
Madison WI
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In the past several hours, we've been treated to:
> And a Merry Christmas to all the Innocent people killed at the other end
> due to someones impeachment.
> I have one question about this whole Saddam thing. Why are we scared of
> this guy . . . I would suggest lifting the sanctions and forget about him.
But,
> if he was to use his supposed "WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION" on someone
> else, level the country.
> Am I mistaken in thinking that this is a list devoted to discussions about
> Triumph cars? Maybe I inadvertently subscribed to the Rush Limbaugh mail
> list.
> While we all are interested in our cars, can we not share our opinions
about
> events that are important? Impeachment/war in the gulf? Should we just
bury
> our heads in the sand (or under our cars, whichever you prefer) and
pretend
> it didn't happen?
> Dare I say "Wag the Dog"?
> Prepare yourself for another round of government controlled media
> manipulation.
> I would like one place to not be forced to hear everything rehashed yet
> again.
> this list is not war, chemical, or death immune, it is
> yours, mine and even our grand childrens life that can very well be on
> the line here . . .
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