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- The article below, forwarded from the "smygo" anarchist list, doesn't
mention engaged Buddhists. I assume that some are involved in this movement,
but perhaps others shy away in accordance with Thich Nhat Hanh's precept
"Respect the property of others"?
Ken Knabb
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Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 00:31:59 -0700
Subject: Thai Landless Movement under Attack
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Squatting Thai farmers under attack
Reports indicate that as much as 70 percent of all
productive land in Thailand is either unused or
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By Teena Amrit Gill
Lamphun, Thailand, July 10 (IPS)-- On one early morning
toward the end of May, Sai Thong was rudely awakened to the
sound of more than 30 policemen knocking loudly on her door
here in this northern Thai province.
Her mother and father were dragged out and taken straight to
the lockup in Phae Tai village, Wiang Nong Long
sub-district, as their fearful eight-year-old grandson
looked on. No documents were shown, no reasons given.
This was just one more in a recent spate of arrests and
assassinations, which have continued right through June in
the northern provinces of Lamphun and Chiang Mai. Over 20
farmers have already been arrested, and during these two
months alone there have been threats by the police to take
in another 200.
The reason is clear. An increasingly strong and bold
farmers' land reform movement in the north of Thailand -
which has systematically taken over tracts of unused, idle
land - has threatened for the first time in decades the
stranglehold of the rural and urban landholding elite, and
vested political interests.
Stretching across the provinces of Lamphun, Chiang Mai and
Chiang Rai in the upper north, the movement has included
land occupations in 23 farm areas by thousands of local
villagers. In mid-June, one farmer activist involved in the
land movement in Chiang Mai province survived an
assassination attempt - but has since disappeared. Another
was brutally killed. Four other assassination attempts have
been made against other farmer leaders in recent weeks.
"For decades now land has been concentrated in the hands of
the rich, but for what use?" asked Serbsakun Kidnukorn of
the Northern Farmers Assembly, a farmers' body under the
Northern Peasants Federation (NPF) that has been organizing
landless and poor farmers in the northern region.
"Not only has public land, which rightfully belongs to the
people, been sold to rich, well-connected individuals, but
even land which should be distributed to the poor by the
Land Reform Department has been acquired by the better-off
through corrupt practices," Serbsakun added.
Thailand has one of the most un-egalitarian landholding
structures in the entire region. A 2000 study by economist
Preecha Watanya, formerly with the Land Reform Department,
says that while as much as 90 percent of the population own
plots of land of less than one rai (0.16 hectares), the
richest 10 percent own an average of 100 rai (16 hectares)
per head. And much of this land, claim northern Thai
activists, is encroached upon or illegally purchased by
powerful and influential figures.
"In the Lamphun area where there is a lot of conflict
regarding land issues, the provincial office set up a
committee to look into this matter and found that 80 to 90
percent of the land had in fact been issued illegally,"
explains Professor Anan Ganjanapan, an expert on resource
management issues from the Regional Centre for Social
Science and Sustainable Development at Chiang Mai
"No action has been taken, however," said Anan, "because the
provincial governor wants to protect his own officials, who
have been involved in these illegal land transactions."
It is this lack of action by provincial authorities and the
government's land reform scheme that drove the poor and
landless farmers to take matters into their own hands,
explain academics and activists.
There are more than one million landless farmers in Thailand
today, and close to another million agricultural families
who do not have enough land to subsist on.
Started in 1997 soon after the recession, the farmers' land
reform movement decided to systematically occupy unused and
illegal holdings of land with dubious land title documents.
These included public lands, lands in state forest reserves,
and watershed areas, as well as those in the state's
agricultural land reform areas, which were purchased for
distribution to landless farmers.
However, even as far back as 1975 there were cases of
farmers occupying illegally transferred land in the upper
north of Thailand that had been abandoned or left unused.
According to land laws, land rights can be revoked by the
state if land is abandoned and unused for up to five or 10
consecutive years, depending on the title in question.
While initially dozens of families were involved in the land
grab movement, sometimes 100 to 200 families would move
together and occupy large areas of unused land, in a move
reminiscent of a very successful landless workers movement
in Brazil.
Some of this land taken over by farmers had been bought by
rich businesspeople for speculative purposes during the 80s
boom period, and used as collateral to obtain loans from
banks. Today, this unused land is controlled by these
institutions because many clients have defaulted on their
Thus far, some 3,798 families are part of the farmers' land
reform movement and have put around 2,150 hectares of land
to productive use, activists say.
According to some experts, as much as 70 percent of all
productive land in Thailand is either unused or
It was under such circumstances, and with growing poverty
due to the lack of jobs, that landless farmers like those in
Lamphun, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai provinces decided to do
for themselves what a failed land reform program was meant
to do for them.
In early July, the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ALRO)
secretary-general Pisarn Kuwalairat admitted that wealthy
farmers had disrupted the land reform program.
"Land reform officials failed to seize land from landowners
that illegally occupy the lands or leave them unused. The
agency needs more time and power to negotiate with these
landlords," he said.
Of the some 60 million rai (9.6 million hectares) of land
under ALRO's agricultural land reform scheme, only 20.11
million rai (3.22 million hectares) has been allocated -
although the program has been around for close to three
"There is no justice for villagers like us," complains
Sukaew Manodharm from Phae Tai village in Lamphun. "The
landowners and the capitalists have ganged uptogether versus
poor villagers like us, and we are not sure if we can find a
way out of this situation."
Villagers like Sukaew and Sai Thong, from the same area in
Lamphun, cultivate .192 hectares per family of the 27.2
hectares of land they have occupied. Ninety-eight families
have been involved in this occupation movement in this area.
"Thailand has a land reform policy," says Sen. Prateep
Ungsongtham Hata, who recently visited some of the conflict
areas in Lamphun province. "But it is not faithful to this.
Instead of giving land to the poor, it gives it to the rich.
In such as situation, I feel the farmers have the right to
occupy this land."
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- The Living Archive of Underground Music, by Don Campau.
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- Charles Hirschkind, The Ethical Soundscape: Cassette Sermons and Islamic Counterpublics, Columbia University Press, 2006, 288 pp. [6]
- Thomas Bey William Bailey, Unofficial Release: Self-Released And Handmade Audio In Post-Industrial Society, Belsona Books Ltd., 2012.
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- Don Campau, "A brief history of cassette culture", The Living Archive of Underground Music, 2009.
- Ian Matthew Staub, Redubbing the Underground: Cassette Culture in Transition, Wesleyan University, 2010.
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- Christian Ulrik Andersen, Søren Bro Pold, "Ten Theses on Cassette Tapes, History, and Interface Criticism", post-digital-research blog, 30 September 2013.
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- Cassette culture at Wikipedia
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Polokwane - Newly-elected ANC Limpopo chair Cassel Mathale on Tuesday bemoaned "foreign tendencies" like the use of vulgar language, saying these would destroy the party if not nipped in the bud.
The four-day conference, held to elect new party leaders in the province, had exposed serious weaknesses in the ruling party, he said in his closing remarks in Polokwane.
"The usage of vulgar language is a phenomenon becoming a trend in the movement. Lack of patience with each other is also mounting at an alarming speed."
Delegates loyal to Mathale, including suspended ANC Youth League president Julius Malema, mocked President Jacob Zuma during the conference, referring to him as "shower man".
They chanted derogatory songs while making a shower head with their hands over their heads, a reference to Zuma's remarks during his rape trial in 2006.
He told the High Court in Johannesburg he took a shower after having unprotected sex with an HIV-positive woman. He was later acquitted.
This was seen as a direct attack on Zuma and his governance, especially after the national government recently took over the running of five Limpopo provincial departments due to mismanagement.
Political education
Malema was on Tuesday elected as a provincial executive committee member, with 592 votes. He was 17th on the list of 20 names.
Supporters of Arts and Culture Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla, who lost out to Mathale, belted out chants mocking his leadership.
Mathale, who is also Limpopo's premier, told delegates political education would be made a priority in the province.
He said another issue was party members' inability to accept the outcomes of ANC internal democratic processes.
Internal processes like elections were never intended to divide, but to unite members.
He warned them against celebrating such results in the same way the ANC celebrated an election victory against the opposition.
The cause of the problem might be the manner in which members campaigned for positions. They invested emotions and personal interests in elective processes, even resorting to doing wrong to win.
"If not addressed, [this] will grind and destroy our movement... ."
Mathale said the ANC would fail to deliver on its priorities if it did not have disciplined and committed cadres who understood the politics of the movement.
Its official: shower and man are vulgar words.
and the comedy in the banana republic continues...what a circus this country is.
The single most important factor about " nationalization " is:
It has not succeeded in '100' countries over '100' years.
The countries which have tried it have FAILED, and are moving AWAY from " nationalization ".
Russia, China, India, Vietnam, Cuba, Venezuela, Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, etc, etc. ALL FAILED.
Not only did the TOTAL CONTROL OF THE ECONOMY fail, but also the TOTAL CONTROL OF THE PEOPLE fail.
Malema, Cosatu, ANC do not have any trick, ace, or advantage of any kind that makes it possible for nationalization to succeed in South Africa.
There are comparable samples of same populations trying TOTAL CONTROL and FREEDOM ECONOMICS:
Germany, freedom success, East Germany, nationalization failure.
South Korea, freedom success, North Korea, nationalization failure.
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, freedom success, China, nationalization failure.
Western Europe, freedom success, Eastern Europe, nationalization failure.
Malema, Cosatu, ANC are guilty of ignorance, incompetence, negligence, abortion, murder, Genocide.
Yawn- Soon us colonialists will have to find another country to vacuum clean as we have nearly emptied the mines they want to nationalize. Anyone know of a country worth putting the colonial vacuum cleaner to. Preferably with a sea view please.
The ANC has some serious problems. There is no unity and no sense of belonging. The structures are just convenient tools to get into posisions of power where officials can steal as much as possible as quickly as possible. Expect more backstabbing and internal strife as more people want their piece of the pie.
To the tune of Mfana:
Jesus loves you,
Your mother loves you,
Your father loves,
Repent, Manpara, repent,
Repent, Ignorant, repent,
Repent, Negligent, repent,
Repent, Liar, repent,
Repent, Thief, repent,
Repent, Baby Killer, repent,
Repent, Genocider, repent!
Okai, stop the bus, how can you say all that?
Lets have a look:
Malema is Ignorant that the Failed Communist Countries like the USSR, China, Vietnam, Cuba, etc, employed Central Control Economies ( CCE ), with full and total nationalization.
Negligent - as the head of an organization, it is his duty to be fully informed of the economic history of total disasters of CCE. He does not know that Gorbachov announced reforms away from nationalization – in the early 1980's!
He is a Liar, because these are not his ideas, these ideas have been around for over 100 years.
Thief, he has stolen the PEOPLES money – that is how bribery and corruption works.
Baby Killer, as a member of the ANC – Abortion Murder Genocide, is guilty of the Genocide of 800 000 black babies in government hospitals!
Genocider, as a member of the ANC – Abortion Murder Genocide, is guilty of the Genocide of 5 Million Aids sufferers which were refused medication.
Repent, Manpara, Repent!
whatever dude !
This movement is now officially a political schizophrenic society of a lot disturbed people.
Double yawn........pathetic thieves these anc consumers have become, worthless to the bone!
We call tht democracy;people choose de ANC cos they believe in them.vote for ur DA & leave other do vote for their own ANC.
To Phuti the zombie,
Mathale said the ANC would fail to deliver on its priorities if it did not have (disciplined) and committed cadres who understood the politics of the movement.....now thats a really good joke i mean the disiplined part commited i can understand you are all commited to steal as much as you can before Jesus returns
Did not even read the article.
Who cares?
Just be alerted.
Most people probably also don't read the articles.
How will they distinguish between what can be legitimately challenged and changed and the alternatives?
Warnings are all over.
Julius who ?
I also didn't read the article but I expect the usual anti-ANC drivel. I'm not a ANC supporter, I just like to defend underdogs. News24 is dominated by whining whites as well as overly liberated anti-ANC blacks which means that news24 comments can never be a true reflection of common sentiments
Of course Saksak it can never be representative of our society so all comments on here are 99% anti-ANC. It is because only 1% of the population has the luxury to voice their voices in this manner.
It will take another 25 years before our part of Africa will all be on here contesting the rights or wrongs of a government. Until then we will do things politically the way it was done 50 years ago.
It is not possible for Africa to evolve in the manner you have evolved and they will never, I say never, have the means you have to further yourself.
Do you now see why I say South Africa is a Lottery? Everybody goes to cast a ballot in the hopes they would win a ride on the magic Gravy Train. Disillusioned they walk back to their shacks and wait for the next 4 years to buy another ticket.
Most people need a Saviour. 45 Million had Mandela in 1994 and he has now become a Saint, but he is almost no longer. Who do you think is grooming himself as the next Saviour?
On here you must have read the constant joking about his woodworking skills. I am telling you tonight, he is a lot brighter than all his critics together. Even brighter than Mugabe!
The problem for us acidic mouths on here, is he will dispense of all of us, because we won't bow, but the ones that do, will continue the African tradition of being hard done by wretches.
@Bongani-Malema is bright as you say but he will never be brighter than Mugabe,put your facts together, Malema has been destroyed by the verdict of displinary hearing the Americans and Britons have vidicated Mugabe for years but have failed to destroy him.Malema is not bright but arrogant.Arrogant and brightness are to different things which will never be compared.Arrogant will never be transfared to brightness.
He will surprise you Joseph.
What you don't know tonight is that he is actually the Crown Prince of South Africa. The ANC is using him to achieve their ultimate goal and that is to claim back South Africa.
Why Joseph, do you think his appeal was postponed until after Mangaung? Why was he elected to the PEC today while still under suspension? Why was he suspended and not expelled?
Are you starting to see how the ANC is using him as a very useful tool? Surely the actions of the President must have by now raised your eyebrows with regard to his continuous silence?
The roadmap was drawn in 2007 while we all blissfully thinking we will together save this place from another diabolical mess like Zimbabwe. Did you ever hear any of our Presidents mutter a word of criticism to Mugabe?
Do you read, full stop??
Saksak, why are you reading News24 if it is only Whining whites?? Thank you for the laugh: " I'm not a ANC supporter, I just like to defend underdogs" - ANC - Underdog LOL LOL Saksak - idiot
"Vulgar language will destroy the party"
He hasn't heard about 'sticks and stones' apparently.
then there will be no more ANC
"foreign tendencies" to swear? Thank goodness our politicians are blameless. As untainted virgins, in white robbed gowns the flutter around parliament, raining down fairy dust and love for all. Only to be tainted, blackened by "foreign tendencies" These imperialistic colonialist swine infiltrate's govt structures, spreading nasty little words and rumors. They must be stopped! foreigners, must stop their "foreign tendencies".
Oh my word, on a more serious note, I think we have the thickest mob on the planet right here on our shores, and they have gone full retard! What makes it worse, they are actually meant to work for us, lead us.
Vulgar language? Thats the least of our problems.
Nationalization has actually worked in Norway, but then again Norway has a functional government that actually cares for its people. I would also not count China as a failure where nationalization is concerned. The second most powerful economy in the world, come now. I see nationalization as a tool that can bring lots of good in the right hands which unfortunately we don't have, and heartache in the wrong hands.
Regarding the subject at hand, you've lost the moral high ground a long time ago. When you tolerate certain vulgar language because it suits you, and then throw a fit because another instance disadvantages you, then you really don't have a leg to stand on.
Let me give you the sad news about Nationalisation in South Africa in 2011.
1. Mines. Not enough mineral wealth left to make but a few rich. The workers are already working there, so the profits will just go into another individual's pocket. He will just be of another race.
2. Land grabs. The government doesn't have enough money now (fact) to build 40 Million free houses, so where will they find the money to equip every new farmer with implements to farm?
3. Nationalisation of the Banks. This is the electronic age and everybody with a bit of money has it already in a foreign account. The rest will follow the moment nationalisation of banks become a reality. This currency will become worthless and everybody with money will pay via a credit card from their foreign accounts. Only those on grants will be having local bank accounts.
Th problem with the ANC is they THINK we live in 1948 when the evil Nationalists took over. They haven't noticed the world has moved on. We loved our struggle. Africa was born to be wretches. We are giving this place away to Chinese, so we can continue being wretches until forever.
@steward China were living in the stone age till they started embracing capitalism and a free market economy during recent years. State control of the economy was a flop over there as well
Kwakwakwa. Who is gonna administer the nationalisation money when they exhaust all their budget and overdraft facility. To Malema and his ilk all government's money is for tenders. Not even the public servants deserve salaries. You should know the crises in Limpopo now. I was never Thabo Mbeki fan as I thought he cared more about making inroads into world politics than caring about that hobo who can't afford something to eat. But I now awaken to the fact that the facts presented for recalling him were only used as a smokescreen to hide his firmness when it comes to accountability and curb of free for all in tenders.
The ANC was right Mr Mathale when it instituted displinary hearing on your friend who is the CEO of tenders in Limpopo.Very soon you will be a victim of your friend as you are not going to tow the line on issuing tenders given the fact that 5 of your ministries are under governmant administration.
Thanks to the intellectuls and thinking tanks the country posses. If it was not because of them, the country should have been destroyed long time ago. I have never seen the party that is at war and violence with itself in the name of democracy. Democracy has its own principles and processes,but whatever happening in the ruling party is shocking. Psychological war,violence and material violence threatened the party and its survival. Instead of accepting and taking corrective measures, we are lectured that the party practices internal democracy. I suspect that the ANC that liberated the country and the ANC today is differrent. As soon as the leadership realizes the better. If unable to realign the ANC today we are still going to entertained by crisis after crisis. Through long term planning strong opposition can use the environment to their advantage. The ANC is experiencing corruption ethnicity,reputation, political,material and human resources, disciplinary and leadership, publicity risks. As long as there is no one who realign the party and consistently apply ANC processes the party is in the process of fading forever.
Robi that was brilliant. But if the corruption started in 1994, how do I know as a voter if their intentions were ever pure? Was this about my freedom from the Nationalists, or was this to lay their hands on the state coffers?
As a youngster I was ready to lose my life for freedom. Even now I can't convince myself to vote for any other party. But what kills me inside is a realisation that maybe the current leaders know that as long as the education system is poor and the people are poor, they shall never muster courage or slight inkling to vote against the ANC. You should also see how the youth in poor townships and villages believe what Malema says. That they can be rich without sweating. They can't think beyond Malema's rhetoric, for they are poor and uneducated.
Moloto, one of the best comments ever...I have always said the ruling party will allow education to be a shambles, because surely nobody with a proper education will keep on voting for the ANC!
While talking about education,let us not forget the other two pillars of society, health and security from invasion by people from the North who can buy SA citizenship here. By allowing infrastructure to crumble as in hospitals, roads and good honest policing the ruling part is ensuring that their own people die ghastly deaths at the hands of inept drivers, filthy hospitals with too few nurses and doctors and of course interfering with the police ensures that those who do not wish (their democratic right) to work in remote villages leave the service to those who are prepared to take any job where they can extort and steal and even kill people. All of this ties in with what Zuma said just today - like the Chinese the African Nationalist liberators are deliberately allowing those who were previously disadvantaged through Christian values (as per Zuma) to die as he has realised that the rash promises he made during the liberation years simply are not possible because of the overpopulation of Africa by Africans. Let them die of disease and taxi "accidents" caused by inadequate maintenance of vehicles and roads. The Chinese passed a law to limit families to one child and were reviled by the world because of the murder of millions of newly born baby girls. Africa is smart enough to allow people to die of seemingly random things like disease while the world looks on and says shame poor children and gives them food etc. I'm not sure who are the greater fools.
What type of president is he? I would step down if i were him, so sad for a president to be associated with rape, hiv even pregnanting children.South Africa needs a leader,maybe a new poilitical party.
Ibhubesi, remember that when the road to freedom was travelled, the ANC only owned the ideology about new South Africa. And they had genuine ideas throug freedom charter how they wanted the country to look like after liberated. Biggest crisis they did not apply freedom charter.
Very true Robi.
""He said another issue was party members' inability to accept the outcomes of ANC internal democratic processes.""" Pity he doesn't feel the wame way about ANC internal disciplinary processes.
Look who is talking now. Has he told Julius this? All the older comrades but not active in politics now I meet, bemoan the disrespect and selfishness ruling in the anc now. No one expect them to go away soon as they are the uniting factors of the current anc leadership. The movement is long gone. What remains is a congress of businessmen and their aspirant understudies whose ladder is show of rascal tendencies and will to see SA being like the DRC.
Maloto. We hear you but how do we change the mindset of the voters who do not read what we can see needs doing, namely sending a much stronger message to the ruling party at the next election by voting for any other opposition party thus limiting their majority in parliament to a fraction of what it is today. How do we hold those guilty of selfenrichment responsible for the damage they have done and the money stolen and wasted on expensive Westernised lives. First World methods and ways of living may seem desirable but they are as flawed (just look at the mess their economies are in) as the African way. Somehow we need to find a middle way by reducing population by limiting immigration from the rest of Africa of unskilled people who work for less and send the money back to families in countries north of us. As an African born we need to appreciate what our continent can provide and see that it is shared evenly so that NEEDS are met and not WANTS. Human rights are fine but humans are not all equal and don't have identical abilities. Let us see the value in manual labour as well as professional skills. Lets love our continent by reusing etc creatively.Any ideas gratefully received. Children need to be taught that tertiary education isn't the be-all and end all and that you first have to put effort into life before you receive huge monies in your first job even with a degree. In Africa food has to be cultivated, etc. I think that this is what Zuma is meaning about Christianity.
So true Gall. I've long freed myself from mental slavery, and the only part of me that is still enslaved is the part of my heart that still loves the anc thou I can't vote for them or against them. On the notion of self sufficience and thinking beyond obtaining a degree, you can say that again. We need to know that although we are global beings, we still have to know SA belongs to us. If we do not guard against unnecesary occupation of it and influences, in a not too distant future, we shall be having nothing. Unfortunately or fortunately I've stopped acquiring academic qualifications, but rather decided to acquire only knowledge that will enrich my mind. The more I do these, the more I realise most of those who are supposed to be educated are mentaly enslaved and dependent on other people or state. We need to unshackle ourselves from this.
Mathale for President!!!. He does Zuma one better in every way possible . He's a step ahead of Shower man in very impressive ways e.g. divisiveness, corruption, lack of scruples etc.
When looking for a successor, one's own alter ego is always the best candidate. Viva ANC.
Cassel Mathale's dictionary of insult is none other than his business partner Julius Malema. Malema has insulted very senior part members in our movement some calling them 'dead snakes' some of having 'fake nasal English like tone'. He even went on and declared that he was going to kill for somebody. This is un matured polictics of the jungle. To fully understand how we do our things here just watch " a video that can shock South Africans by James David Manning" that video summes everyhing about us. You love to hate that then you hate the truth. In a polical educated nation almost 95% of the so called leaders would unknown unemployed slume dwellers in township.
How fast are they going down? Just look at the speed at which our roads
are going down and you will have your answer.
"Mathale told delegates political education would be made a priority" How about just EDUCATION !!!!
Give Mathale a Bells!
General statements have been a trend within the ranks of the ANC, 'combrades, some and others' are vague words commonly used instead of calling them by their names. This approach is also used to refer to corrupt officials and that just shows that whatever they do is pre-meditated in their undercover boardrooms. This indirect approach is just a simple time wasting tactics.
What a bunch of clowns
Stop insulting clowns.They are human.
"Mathale, who is also Limpopo's premier, told delegates political education would be made a priority in the province." perhaps they should try basic education first..
Hush... Everytime I hear those words in private talks, people Hush immediately.
Did you hear them too?
Rumors say that just the rich people know all about it.
Just do a G00GLE search for "BlueGoldHunt" all one word and click the first site that comes up.
One values your idea and suggestion of political education please endorse and teach discipline as a main initial ingredient of human values. If all members of the society turn to be rude the country will be like a drama in hell[mad house]without proper leadership skills.Immobilizing and empowering ANC members remains vital.One's personal appeal is your emphasis on ANC philosophy and history, especially that SA was fought for by leaders who made many sacrifices for the benefit of all by leaving their luxurious homes and families without any personal ambitions [will mention few, Mr Mandela spent time in jail, Mr O R Tambo's family before joining him in UK had to spend days in Ghana, imagine a lady suffering travelling with small children].Today we witness people abusing the trust given to them by poor citizens.Some ANC Cdes forget their mandate to be community ambassadors.Different views within leadership must not mislead the poor society, in politics its daily life to see differently but united you can win, there is no need for dirty washing to be on the line for whole world to see, resolve internal disputes with mutual respect excluding violence and intimidating behavior, no one is perfect and no one is above the law as to SA is not owned by any individual but the whole society.Youth must respect the grow ups, thats golden rule and remains as it no matter what individual upbringing was.
Who the F is this guy?
They insult and swear at honest comrades and turn around to talk of discipline,how convenient.Mathale is not the one to talk of political education,rather high school education for the types he keep!!


text: Do you have any write ups about your cooperative Bob? Or how does one get more data? We might be interested in our area. Koreen Brennan www.growpermaculture.com www.meetup.com/sustainable-urban-agriculture-coalition www.meetup.com/createclearwater ________________________________ From: Bob Waldrop <bob at bobwaldrop.net> To: permaculture at lists.ibiblio.org Sent: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [permaculture] [permaculture-99] Dacha Movement: History and Effects In Russia Yes I'm reading and I tend to agree with Toby. While I often say everyone should grow some food, I have a good vision of the limits of food growth in urban areas for most people, especially those who have no land or very little land. I have 1/7th of an acre, and over half that is covered with buildings or concrete, and I raise food on the concrete in pots, but I am not raising anything like a full diet here and won't be able to do that either. Someone with a small balcony can raise some herbs and a half dozen tomato plants -- where is the rest of their food coming from? Well, if they are in Oklahoma City, or Tulsa, Lawton, Muskogee, Tahlequah, McAlester or one of the other communities served by the Oklahoma Food Cooperative, they could choose every month from more than 4,000 different food and non-food items offered by typically 100+ producers, everything is made or grown right here in Oklahoma and sold by its producer through the Coop. THAT'S WHY I started the Oklahoma Food Cooperative in 2003. I think it is a great, replicable model for developing urban food systems. There are nearly 20 other such cooperatives that have started via our model, including one in Australia and two in Canada. Our unique contribution primarily I think is the conception of the organization as a hybrid producer/consumer coop, with both producers and customers as members. That meant that we could charge a lower price for a membership share, since the potential number of customer members is much larger than the number of producer members. In our model, instead of the coop buying wholesale and selling retail, each producer is his or her own brand. They set their prices, we charge them 10% for selling through the coop, and the customers pay 10% for buying through the coop, so the coop gets 20% and the producer gets 80% of the food, a much better distribution of the money than is found in supermarkets. In general, I think permaculture designers should pay as much attention to invisible structures as we do to growing things, but that's not the way generally that things work out. I always thought that Toby's move back to the city from a rural area marked a significant milepost in the development of the permaculture movement. We are evolving our way perhaps to becoming a triple hybrid as a worker-customer-producer cooperative. If someone was just starting out doing this today, that's what I would recommend that they start with. List of "Oklahoma plan" cooperatives in other states -- http://www.oklahomafood.coop/otherstates.php . Bob Waldrop, http://www.oklahomafood.coop On 8/7/2012 1:28 PM, venaurafarm wrote: > On 8/7/2012 10:02 AM, Toby Hemenway wrote: >>> If we want to survive . . . each and every family as much as >>> possible needs to be able to produce it's own food for itself, and >>> as many other people as possible. > Right on and thumbs up, onward relentless, let nothing stand in your way. > >> I don't need to grow my own food. > But there are millions of others who do need to grow their own food in > order to have a healthy diet, involve themselves in very worthwhile > activities as practitioners and learners. Many need to do this to put > food on their tables as they try to weather the poor economy, job loss, > keep their homes and land, keep transportation or seek working > alternatives (bus, bicycle, carpool), have adequate healthcare, etc. > >> I need to be part of a healthy >> network that does. > Those networks, if they exist, are not necessarily available to millions > of people and for a varieties or reasons. Let's hear more about your > networks. Who forms them, who is part of them and who keeps them going > and functionsl? > > The LL plan for America includes a computer/web/internet-based product > and services production, marketing and distribution network, PSPMDN. > It could be created and made to work and serve everyone participating, > no matter how small, as consumer or seller, barter, trade, donate, have > its own currency and be compatible and cooperative with the IRS. > >> While I'd love it if everyone gardened, a >> coordinated community food system > Where are they and how many are there; what is the projected future for > this resource? > >> is more resilient and allows more >> diversity than individual dachas, and fits better with American >> culture and land ownership patterns. The US has a very different >> history from Russia. > Not so. At all. You're conception of this is too fixed and limited > and too limited to the past. > >> And most yards are too small to produce "all our >> own food." > Straw man argument. They need to produce as much of their food needs as > possible, themselves. This can be done in pots or windowsills in > apartments, urban or suburban homes, rural homes and homesteads and > farms. How many thousands of books have been written encouraging people > to grow their own for table fare and health, and to share or sell. How > many tens of thousands of videos exist on YouTube demonstrating every > aspect of home food production and renewable energy, and cottage > industry possibilities. We need 21st Century Victory Gardeners > Practicing Permaculture. We need a nation of them. Think of the savings > in energy, materials and equipment. > > Its a mass movement already, a happening thing, thank providence. > > This is what permaculture is really all about down to its core set of > principles. > >> A single 18th-Century farmer could feed 50 people. Making the >> household, instead of the farm, the neighborhood or even the town, >> the core unit of a food system atomizes the community. Let's not >> default to "go it alone." It reduces the many options for reaching a >> goal--meeting our food needs--to a single tactic: grow it all >> yourself. It means that this critical function is done only one way, >> with all the attendant hazards (what if you get hurt?) and reduces >> most people to serfs farming for a banker. It's part of the mix, but >> not the solution. >> >> The dachas are well worth looking at. But severe food and economic >> disruptions tend to be brief in developed countries (see Argentina, >> Iceland, Weimar Germany, Mexico, etc.), stabilizing soon at a >> simplified level. So to redesign as though the unstable period will >> be permanent is unwise. >> >> While Russians were busy farming their 2.5 acre dachas all day, the >> oligarchs were seizing control of everything else. They still have >> it. Let's learn from that. We need to organize at a higher level than >> the household. > And the oligarchs, the cabal, corporations, etc. are not doing this now? > Stealing their investments, causing profound inflation and profiteering > from price rises (charge what the market will bear, law of supply and > demand), sending most American jobs overseas and not creating a > significant number of new ones to replace those lost, largely factory > and small local businesses ceasing operation in the face of competition > from chain stores selling imported goods (at inflated prices). And > people do not need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, reorganize > their lives and livelihoods, seek self sufficiency, independence, > personal sovereignty, freedom, liberty, family security and access to > the basic necessities of live? Of course they do, now as much as ever, > including during the Great Depression. > >> Toby http://patternliteracy.com > This is a good thread, keep it going. > Are you reading, Koreen and Bob Waldrop? > > LL > _______________________________________________ > permaculture mailing list > permaculture at lists.ibiblio.org > subscribe/unsubscribe|user config|list info: > http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/permaculture > message archives: http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/permaculture/ > Google message archive search: > site: lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/permaculture [searchstring] > Avant Geared http://www.avantgeared.com > > _______________________________________________ permaculture mailing list permaculture at lists.ibiblio.org subscribe/unsubscribe|user config|list info: http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/permaculture message archives: http://lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/permaculture/ Google message archive search: site: lists.ibiblio.org/pipermail/permaculture [searchstring] Avant Geared http://www.avantgeared.com


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Editors of National Review Endorse Romney For President:
"Romney is an intelligent, articulate, and accomplished former businessman and governor. At a time when voters yearn for competence and have soured on Washington because too often the Bush administration has not demonstrated it, Romney offers proven executive skill. He has demonstrated it in everything he has done in his professional life, and his tightly organized, disciplined campaign is no exception. He himself has shown impressive focus and energy.
"We believe that Romney is a natural ally of social conservatives. He speaks often about the toll of fatherlessness in this country. He may not have thought deeply about the political dimensions of social issues until, as governor, he was confronted with the cutting edge of social liberalism. No other Republican governor had to deal with both human cloning and court-imposed same-sex marriage. He was on the right side of both issues, and those battles seem to have made him see the stakes of a broad range of public-policy issues more clearly. He will work to put abortion on a path to extinction. Whatever the process by which he got to where he is on marriage, judges, and life, were glad he is now on our side and we trust him to stay there.
"As he argued in his College Station speech, his faith informs his values, which he has demonstrated in both the private and public sectors. In none of these cases have any specific doctrines of his church affected the quality of his leadership. Romney is an exemplary family man and a patriot whose character matches the high office to which he aspires.
"More than the other primary candidates, Romney has President Bushs virtues and avoids his flaws. His moral positions, and his instincts on taxes and foreign policy, are the same. But he is less inclined to federal activism, less tolerant of overspending, better able to defend conservative positions in debate, and more likely to demand performance from his subordinates. A winning combination, by our lights. In this most fluid and unpredictable Republican field, we vote for Mitt Romney." (the entire editorial is a Must Read)
Dr. John Willke, a Founder of the Pro-Life Movement Nationally and Internationally, Served for 10 Years as President of The National Right To Life Committee and Helped Found the Organization:
"Unlike other candidates who only speak to the importance of confronting the major social issues of the day, Governor Romney has a record of action in defending life. Every decision he made as Governor was on the side of life. I know he will be the strong pro-life President we need in the White House. Governor Romney is the only candidate who can lead our pro-life and pro-family conservative movement to victory in 2008."
Paul Weyrich, Chairman and CEO of the Free Congress Research and Education Foundation, current National Chairman of Coalitions for America, founder and past director of the American Legislative Exchange Council, the founding president of the Heritage Foundation, and co-founder of the Moral Majority with the late Jerry Falwell:
"As he travels across the country, Governor Romney has outlined a blueprint to build a stronger America rooted in our common conservative principles. With a clear conservative vision to move America forward, he will strengthen our economy, our military and our families. More importantly, he already has an exceptional record of putting conservative values to work. Because of his experience, vision and values, I am proud to support Governor Romney."
David A. Keene, Chairman of the American Conservative Union:
"In recent months, Governor Romney has emerged as the single candidate most worthy of conservative support. That's why I'm endorsing him and intend to spend as much time as possible in the weeks ahead convincing my fellow conservatives that if we are serious about electing a conservative president in 2008, it's time to unite behind his candidacy."
(Audio Clip From Laura Ingraham Show On 11/29/2007: David Keene On His Endorsement Of Governor Mitt Romney)
Wendy Long, Chief Counsel, Judicial Confirmation Network, former clerk of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas:
Our country faces a new generation of challenges, which has presented our courts with a new generation of legal issues. As Governor of Massachusetts, Mitt Romney witnessed firsthand the impact our courts can have when facing these new challenges. I believe that he, better than any other candidate for President, understands the need for our courts to respect democracy and the will of the people. I believe that he, better than any other candidate for President, would nominate judges and justices of the highest caliber, who would be faithful to the text, history, and principles of our Constitution. I look forward to working with the Governor.
U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC), National Co-Chair of Romney for President Campaign:
"I believe that he is exactly the leader America needs to secure our future. Americans are tired of the same old ideas that keep coming out of Washington. They are hungry for a leader who will draw on Americas strength. I would like Governor Romney to know that key Republicans like you want him to run for President."
(Ivy J. Sellers, "Jim DeMint's Letter Endorsing Mitt Romney," Human Events, 1/09/2007) (Listen to a Romney for President radio ad featuring Sen. DeMint: "Stop Spending")
U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH), National Co-Chair of Romney for President Campaign:
"I am proud to stand alongside Governor Romney as he campaigns to build a stronger America. For months, the people of New Hampshire have had the opportunity to meet Governor Romney all over the state and listen to his ideas for bringing change to Washington. Mitt Romney embodies New Hampshire's values values that stress government living within its means, lower taxes, a stronger military and stronger families. Governor Romney is the strong leader we need to lead America forward. He has the experience, vision and values needed to be our next President."
(Mitt TV Clip: Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) Endorses Gov. Romney)
Sheriff Joe Arpaio - Maricopa County, Arizona:
I like him, Arpaio said of Mitt Romney. Hes a man of principle, of good character. He did a great job in Massachusetts and I feel hes going to make a great president. Im sure the governor believes in my philosophy too, Arpaio said. He sure would not be asking for my endorsement if he didnt believe in what Im doing.
(Sara Bonisteel, "Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Tells FOX News Why Mitt Romney Picked Him for Presidential Campaign," Fox News, 2/28/2007)
Craig Sandler, former Director of General Operations of the National Rifle Association and former Nashua Police Chief:
"Throughout his career in both the public and private sectors, Mitt Romney has demonstrated exceptional leadership ability, integrity, and commitment to principle. As a New Hampshire resident, former law enforcement officer, and avid sportsman, I am supporting Governor Romney because he is the candidate who will protect our Constitutional rights and strengthen our nation."
Retired Major General James "Spider" Marks, U.S. Army:
"Governor Romney has been outspoken in his commitment to our men and women in the military. Our troops need more support from Washington and Governor Romney will ensure that they have the resources they need to defend this country. I am proud to be joining Governor Romney's campaign. On national security issues, the Governor has distinguished himself as a true leader ready to invest in our national defense."
Dr. Bob Jones III, Chancellor of Christian fundamentalist Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC:
"This is all about beating Hillary [Clinton]. And I just believe that this man has the credentials both personally and ideologically in terms of his view about what American government should be to best represent the rank and file of conservative Americans. As a Christian I am completely opposed to the doctrines of Mormonism, but Im not voting for a preacher. Im voting for a president. It boils down to who can best represent conservative American beliefs, not religious beliefs."
Dr. Robert R. Taylor, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Bob Jones University:
"Were not electing a pastor were electing a president."
Dr. Wayne Grudem, professor of Theology at Phoenix Seminary, a former president of the Evangelical Theological Society, and a hugely influential thinker in Christian academia:
"As an evangelical professor of Bible and theology, I have decided to support Mitt Romney for President (even though he is a Mormon) for two old-fashioned reasons: First, he is the best-qualified candidate, and second, he holds moral and political values consistent with those in the Bible." (read more)
Mark DeMoss, president of The DeMoss Group, a public relations firm for evangelical Christian groups and causes:
"After spending months researching his life and his record, and hours with him (and his wife and staff) in his home, his office and on the road, I am convinced his values practically mirror my ownvalues about the sanctity of life, the sacredness of marriage, the importance of the family, character and integrity, free enterprise and smaller government. But more than one candidate shares my values..." (read more)
Ambassador Thomas Melady, former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican from 1989 to 1993:
"In Governor Mitt Romney, I have found a candidate who represents the family values that are so important to me. His appreciation for the value of a strong family is clearly exhibited in his vision for America. He understands that every decision he would face, affects the American family. I look forward to working to help Mitt bring his family friendly change to Washington."
U.S. Congresswoman Kay Granger (R-TX), Highest Ranking Republican Woman In The U.S. House Of Representatives:
Governor Romney is a proven leader and natural problem solver. He has demonstrated the ability to turn problems into successes. As Americans, we need his leadership in Washington. He is the only candidate to demonstrate that he has a strategy to make America stronger by returning to our core conservative principles that have made this country so great. I am proud to join his campaign.
U.S. Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL):
"Governor Romney is a proven problem solver with an unparalleled record of success in both the public and private sectors. Governor Romney is a mainstream conservative leader who will be a champion of hope and opportunity for every American, a catalyst for conservative change in Washington, and a staunch defender of our freedom, security and prosperity. Im pleased to offer Governor Romney my endorsement and look forward to working hard to help elect him the next President of the United States."
U.S. Congressman Pete Hoekstra (R-MI), top Republican on the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence:
"Governor Romney understands that a President must focus on both current and emerging threats to our nation and that an agile and aggressive intelligence community provides America's first line of defense against those threats."
U.S. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Ranking Republican Member of the House Judiciary Committee:
"Governor Romney is the only candidate in this race who has the ability to take Washington apart and put it back together, so that it works better for the American people. I am happy to endorse his candidacy for President. He understands the importance of getting America back to conservative principles and common sense leadership. Governor Romney is the right choice for Americans who want to see change in Washington."
U.S. Congressman Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), former research physicist, member of the Science and Technology Committee:
"When I evaluate candidates, I look first for integrity, competence, and a good, common sense philosophy of governance. Mitt Romney scores astoundingly high on all points. Governor Romney is a candidate with an innovative vision for America. In the course of his impressive career, he has earned a solid reputation for successfully solving enormous problems that others thought couldn't be solved. With Governor Romney in the White House, we will have the strongest possible leader to enhance America's competitiveness through science, technology, engineering and education. I proudly endorse his campaign."
Missouri Governor Matt Blunt, National Co-Chair of Romney for President Campaign:
Mitt Romney's strong conservative principles are right for America. He is a strong leader and a proven problem solver - in private business, the Olympics, and as Governor. Governor Romney lives the American values that we cherish. I believe he has a great vision for the future of the United States.
Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman:
In his campaign for the presidency, Mitt Romney has outlined the clearest vision to move our country forward. With exceptional leadership experience and outstanding values, Governor Romney is the only candidate who can bring true conservative change to Washington. I am proud to be a part of his team and look forward to joining him as he travels across this country discussing his strategy to build a stronger America.
Rhode Island Governor Don Carcieri:
Governor Romney has a strong record of results for the people of Massachusetts. In his four years as chief executive, he erased a deficit and provided health care without raising taxes. Our country faces a new generation of challenges that requires a leader ready to call upon the strength of the American people. With the leadership experience he brings from the private and public sectors, Governor Romney is just that leader.
Former Governor of Colorado Bill Owens:
"Well, I think he's one of the brightest people I've ever seen in public office. He's a businessman, he's a manager. He understands markets, he understands the private sector. He is a conservative, he wants to cut taxes. You know, he's a Republican who was elected in Massachusetts, which has about 12% of its voters who are Republican. He was able to win that election, and we saw what he did at the Olympics."
Virginia Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling:
Mitt Romney also has the right vision for the future of our country. We can trust him to keep America safe at home by defeating the Jihadists abroad; and keep America strong by reigning in government spending, keeping taxes low, protecting the values we believe in, and confronting head on the new generation of challenges currently facing our nation.
Former Lt. Governor of Michigan Connie Binsfeld:
"Governor Romney is the leader our country needs. He is committed to strengthening our economy and adding jobs to the workforce, critical issues for the people of Michigan. Additionally, Governor Romney has a proven record on the issues facing our nation. He'll keep taxes low, cut government spending, and reform health care. With Governor Romney, Americans know they have an exceptional leader with a proven record of results."
Former Lt. Governor of Florida Toni Jennings:
"I have been very fortunate to get to know Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, on a personal level. Mitt and Ann live their private lives in exactly the same way they live their public lives with compassion, honesty, faithfulness, and an optimistic and hopeful belief in the strength of the American people. I look forward to telling Floridians about Romney, and why they should believe in him because I know that Mitt Romney is the strong conservative leader right for the job." (read more)
Rev. Lou Sheldon, head of the Traditional Values Coalition:
When I give my support for a candidate, I am giving the green light, if he wins, all the way down the line in terms of so many moral and social issues...My thinking is that Mitt Romney is a person with the experience and with the Jude[o-]Christian moral values, Sheldon told CBNs David Brody, adding that hed been around Mormons long enough to know that when they pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ they are sincere about that— that he is the Lord and the redeemer and the one that they have to be answerable to." (1, 2, 3)
Other religious-right activists on Romneys committee include Jay Sekulow of Pat Robertsons American Center for Law and Justice, Gary Marx of the Judicial Confirmation Network, prominent anti-abortion and Constitutional attorney James Bopp, Jr., Christian Coalition board member Drew McKissic, Jay Sekulows son Jordan, anti-immigration writer James Edwards, and leaders or activists associated with the Alliance Defense Fund, Iowa Christian Alliance (formerly the Christian Coalition of Iowa), Heartbeat International, Legacy Law Foundation, and Citizens for Traditional Values.
Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel, American Center for Law and Justice, Constitutional Attorney and Supreme Court Advocate:
"Governor Romney has a strong record of defending traditional values and supporting the faith community. He is the one candidate who has spoken to the importance of promoting stronger families. In Washington, he will stand alongside those defending our most important values."
(View important comments from Jay Sekulow in this video: Voices from the Values Voter Summit)
James Bopp, Jr., General Counsel, National Right To Life Committee and James Madison Center For Free Speech, Constitutional Attorney and Supreme Court Advocate, Prominent Advocate For Pro-Life Issues and Campaign Finance and Election Law:
"I believe that Governor Romney is the best qualified person for President. He is a fiscal and social conservative, he has impressive administrative experience in the private, non-profit and public sectors, and he is a proven and successful politician."
(View important comments from James Bopp, Jr. in this video: Voices from the Values Voter Summit)
Camille Solberg, past President of the Wisconsin Coalition for Traditional Marriage:
"Governor Romney has a strong record on the issues that matter most to social conservative voters. Facing unprecedented challenges to some of our most basic values, he acted to promote a culture of life, defend traditional marriage and strengthen the family. His is a record of action and a platform social conservatives can and are supporting. I am honored to be a part of his team."
John Peyton, Mayor Of Jacksonville, Florida:
"In Massachusetts, Governor Romney applied conservative principles and successful private sector practices to grow the economy and restrain state spending. As President, Governor Romney will bring this same strong and innovative leadership to the White House as America faces new global and domestic challenges."
Deon Long, Statewide Chair of Romney for President Florida African American Steering Committee:
"Governor Romney is the only candidate that is presenting substantive policies and reforms to address the problems Americans face today. With a record of innovative leadership, it is clear that he is uniquely qualified to provide the leadership we need to expand access to affordable health care, keep our taxes low, raise the bar on education and keep our country safe."
State Senator Kevin Coughlin (R-OH):
"Our nation needs a leader like Governor Romney, a candidate with a proven record of accomplishment and success at governing using conservative principles. I am confident he can build a stronger America by reforming health care, improving education, restoring fiscal responsibility, and keeping our nation's military strong. I look forward to joining Governor Romney as he discusses his ideas to bring change to Washington with Ohians."
State House Representative Shannon Jones (R-OH):
"Governor Romney is a dedicated leader who understands the needs of everyday Americans. Like many Ohioians, he believes we need to bring conservative change to Washington by reducing government spending, keeping taxes low, and governing with the highest ethical standards. Unlike any other candidate, Governor Romney has laid out a comprehensive strategy to prevent a nuclear Iran. He understands that the best ally for peace is a strong America and he is the best choice to keep us safe from the threat of terrorist sponsored regimes."
Ambassador Sichan Siv, former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Economic and Social Council:
"Unprecedented challenges from abroad and at home are too great to leave to an inexperienced executive. We need someone ready to provide steadfast and innovative leadership. Throughout his career, Governor Romney has proven his ability to take on difficult situations, analyze all variables, and find the right solution. I am excited to work with him."
Californias oldest and largest Republican volunteer organization, the California Republican Assembly, endorsed Mitt Romney for President on November 11, 2007 with an overwhelming 148-73 vote during the groups annual convention held in Sacramento. The Board of Directors for the Young Republican Federation of California also voted to endorse the Romney campaign
Since when is the pride that you think you can lift yourself up by the bootstraps to become a god, or are already a "god-in-embryo"--since when has that become a "virtue?" (I must have missed that in "character class"...maybe all the schools can start introducing that right away under a Mitt educational plan for our nation)
-—Sheriff Joe Arpaio - Maricopa County, Arizona:
I like him, Arpaio said of Mitt Romney. Hes a man of principle, of good character. He did a great job in Massachusetts and I feel hes going to make a great president. Im sure the governor believes in my philosophy too, Arpaio said. He sure would not be asking for my endorsement if he didnt believe in what Im doing.-—
That calls for a demonstration!
Wow, what an impressive list of endorsements. I think as time goes by, more and more will come over to Romney. Probably not the political hacks around here who bash Romney, merely to try and promote their guy.


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Krasic cools Milan rumours
CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic has denied reports he has agreed to join AC Milan in January.
By Jure Bohoric
Last Updated: 25/09/09 8:07pm
CSKA Moscow winger Milos Krasic has denied reports he has agreed to join AC Milan, but admits he could be allowed to leave for a big club in January.
Speculation in both Russia and Italy has claimed that Krasic will link up with Serie A giants Milan in a 15million euros (£13.8m) deal in the winter transfer window.
But while the Serbia international is aware he may have been scouted by Milan, he is not expecting an imminent move to the San Siro.
"If you ask me, then this is nothing more than a rumour," Krasic told Novosti. "AC Milan is still far, very far away.
"If one club is watching you on one occasion, that is like nothing, because all the big clubs are sending scouts many times before actually signing the deal.
"Maybe AC Milan was at our last game, and maybe my goal against Dinamo (Moscow) sent them a good message, but that still doesn't mean a thing.
"Maybe I will sign for AC Milan, but, of course, they would have to send an official offer."
Spurs earned
The 25-year-old has also revealed Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have shown an interest in the past, and that he would have joined the German powerhouses if Franck Ribery had left the Allianz Arena.
He added: "It is true (Real were interested), everything was very serious, but in the end both clubs couldn't find an agreement.
"Even Bayern was after me, but they would only sign me if Ribery left. In the end he stayed and the transfer was automatically blocked.
"But I would love to play in Munich, as Bayern is a big club and I would be making a big step in my career.
"Now, I have been told that I could leave in January if an offer from a big club arrives. I have been at CSKA for five years now and it is true that I would like to try something else.
"I think I have earned my spurs in Moscow and in January I would like to go somewhere else."


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MUNICH (Reuters) - A peace plan designed to reach a ceasefire between Syrian government forces and rebels within a week can only work if Russia stops airstrikes in support of Bashar al-Assad's government, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves le Drian said on Friday.
"The accord of last night ... can permit progress if it leads to a ceasefire, if it leads to general humanitarian access and if it includes the stop of the indiscriminate bombing by the Syrian regime and by Russia," Le Drian told a security conference in Munich.
Reporting By Shadia Nasralla; Editing by Paul Carrel


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ohhh no… not a single one that i could imagine someone wearing on the streets on NY
LOVE all the dresses. Very wearable connection and the colors are beautiful.
i like! love how they are quirky and classy and colorful! love the first piece especially.
i actually like many of these. i can totally imagine someone on the streets of nyc wearing the first outfit. the others are a bit out there, but the colors make them interesting to look at.
I actually like one from every row…. Some of them are .. interesting!
man i actually like this! finally im seeing some colour! ive become sick of blacks and browns!
I like most of these!
I would wear them on the streets of NY "except maybe the white one…I heard that that doesn't go down well there"
I think they are pretty bearable
oh, and those quotes were supposed to be parenthasis
Love the last two!
Love, love, love this!
loved it …some nice use of colors ….with a litle variations ..
love this collection. great structure and fabric! the last white one is super cute!
since when have the streets of NY been used as the standard for wearable dresses??
i lovee these clothes! they're so much fun! i'd actually wear most of them. all except first row, 2nd one and third row, 2nd one.
actually like outfits 1 and 4- the are totally wearable…could wear them for dinner or out dancing….
i like the green one, second row, right side.
i can imagine priyanka chopra (out of all the ppl) wearing that dress.. since she like them short ;)
ps – third row, left side – this dress is SOOOO freida pinto lol.
Does not look like a very wearable collection to me except for a couple of pieces like the first one.
i'd me to the list of takers! the first one needs no modifications for the real world, as is true with most, but some just a few touches would make em real world perfect!
They are neither too quirky, not too sensible..its like a ritu kumar meets manish arora.
The green dress on the second row looks like a Matthew Williamson rip off.
I like 1, 4 and 6, quite wearable, I would think..
quite quirky and cute
oooh My favorite is the first one 3rd row. One could do so much with just the separate skirt and blouse too.
Also also love the very first one.
LOVe the shape of the dresses…very fun and flirty
Ooh!! I really like this collection- some of it you wouldn't catch me dead walking in on the streets of Brooklyn, but it's definitely fun!
@ k=
i can't speak for the others, but i was simply trying to point out that these clothes would fit the personality of nyc. not necessarily that nyc streets are the epitome of high fashion.


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Unanswered: How to Translate SCSI Internal Drive Config to SAN Config?
We need to price hardware for three new systems. One system is an Accounting package, another is a compliance package and a third is a trading system. The trade system in particular needs to be high-performance. Being new to the SAN world I don't know if RAID configurations used for non-SAN configurations apply to SANs.
For the trade system if we did not go with a SAN my configuration would be as follows:
NOTE: The smallest drives we can purchase are 72GB and the total database size will probably be under 20GB after a year or so. Data retrieval speed is key with this system.
Data - RAID 10 (15k rpm drives) (4 72GB for approximately 144GB usable space).
Logs - RAID 10 (15k)
Tempdb - RAID 1 (15k)
Backup - RAID 1 or 5
Data on a dedicated controller
OS & Logs share a controller
Tempdb and Backups share a controller
The same configuration would be used for the accounting system, although system performance, while important, is not a critical.
Our SAN is EMC. How would the above configuration translate to a SAN and what are the performance differences in terms of read/write speed on a SAN vs. internal SCSI drives?
Thanks, Dave