The Clinton Library

We can all find good and bad things to say about people we don't like. Do you know what I saw this past week that made me feel really good about civilization and society?

I saw political foes drawn together in a giant rain storm to join together for an "ideal". The ideal that we must put aside personal hate. We must join hands with people we don't particualarly like in order to exemplify the notion that when all the bickering and squabbling is done... we are all humans who want and need a civil society.

I felt chastened. I am resolved to be more civil. This in itself is a minor miracle.

And what better way or place than to join at the dedication of a library? Are not the bible and the library both repositories of who and what we are?

I think that the civillity shown by Ford,Carter,HW Bush,Clinton and W Bush gives reason for us to rejoice. If they can do it then so can I.

I just hope I don't fall off the civil wagon too soon. 😳😕

Mike

<edit> Ford was too old/ill to attend, but we got a nice message from him anyway.

Originally posted by StarValleyWy
We can all find good and bad things to say about people we don't like. Do you know what I saw this past week that made me feel really good about civilization and society?

I saw political foes drawn together in a giant rain storm to join together for an "ideal". The ideal that we must put aside personal hate. We must join hands with people we don' ...[text shortened]... I felt chastened. I am resolved to be more civil. This in itself is a minor miracle.



Mike

Originally posted by shavixmir
There's me thinking you were going to say: "George Bush has called for a summit on terrorism and has asked Bin Laden to join the debate."

Alas...it is but a library.

Originally posted by StarValleyWy
I think it would be a coup if Bush invited Bin Laden to talk. Then sends Jimmy Carter to deliver the message personally. Hand deliver the message without any bodyguards.

See. I have not lost my sense of humor. At best, it might work. At worst, Carter could get his second peace prize. Or "piece" prize depending on the state of his "head/Shoulders" ...[text shortened]... ld ever find to discuss with the US. Any thoughts of that opening moment of greeting Mr. Carter?

Originally posted by shavixmir
Scenario 1:

"Ah...Mr. Carter...you have come to grovel at the feet of Allah? I invite you to supper...we're serving YOU!"

"Oh...peanuts!"


Scenario 2:

"Ah...Mr. Carter...I see *cough* that you come to talk *cough* instead of fight. That will be good for *cough* both our peoples."

"I am a wise man from the West. I bring you the gi ...[text shortened]... 'm the president...I'm here to smoke some of your crop! I've heard it's excellent quality"

A Clinton library .... I was wondering ... do they sell cigars over there ?

Originally posted by ivanhoe

A Clinton library .... I was wondering ... do they sell cigars over there ?

Originally posted by StarValleyWy
We can all find good and bad things to say about people we don't like. Do you know what I saw this past week that made me feel really good about civilization and society?

I saw political foes drawn together in a giant rain storm to join together for an "ideal". The ideal that we must put aside personal hate. We must join hands with people we don' ...[text shortened]... $😕

Mike

<edit> Ford was too old/ill to attend, but we got a nice message from him anyway.

Originally posted by StarValleyWy
We can all find good and bad things to say about people we don't like. Do you know what I saw this past week that made me feel really good about civilization and society?

I saw political foes drawn together in a giant rain storm to join together for an "ideal". The ideal that we must put aside personal hate. We must join hands with people we don' ...[text shortened]... $😕

Mike

<edit> Ford was too old/ill to attend, but we got a nice message from him anyway.