I like blue too, Nico!!!

StonesTod Wrote:
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> Hound Dog Wrote:
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> > I am American but have been with this site for
> > many years. I prefer the simple layout here and
> > have met many great people through IORR. I also
> > prefer the international feel we have here.
> Love
> > talking to people from different countries. One
> > thing I wish is that we can have a gathering or
> > big party someplace so everyone can meet up.
>
>
> Party at Hound Dog's tonight! Anything I can
> bring?

in canada we have a deal going on for beer: 28 for 24$, which is pretty cheap, ill swing by with a few of those.

Lukester Wrote:
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> I like blue too, Nico!!!


Yeah, I remember that Lukyster.

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i don't drink "on the cheap" - apparently, it's true, then...."you ain't no friend of mine."

Big Al, your name is TOO American

Tim from Montana

timbernardis Wrote:
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> Big Al, your name is TOO American
>
> Tim from Montana




Would that be because the BIG in my name reminds you of America’s obesity problem?

You see? I can be witty too!

Shidoobee is a great site. I think there is more than enough room on the www for all 3 "big" sites.
It wouldn't do for them all to be the same.

Not enough room for ONE Bon Jovi site though !

OK, I've lived all over the world and I agree with BV. We're all the same but different in very way. Perhaps this is why I don't get the humour or sarcasm of Mr. Lawyer and Voodoopug. I do, however, understand and enjoy the wit and humour I find here at IORR.

I do find it odd that political posts are removed at Shidoobee, but I don't run the board and StonesDoug and BV here on IORR need to makes their own decisions.
I will say the last time I was in the States I found the vibe a little strange.
So many news events are not reported on American media. Thank goodness my hotel has SKY news and the BBC. At least I could get some sense of what was happening outside America.

straycatuk Wrote:
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> Shidoobee is a great site. I think there is more
> than enough room on the www for all 3 "big"
> sites.
> It wouldn't do for them all to be the same.
>
> Not enough room for ONE Bon Jovi site though !

Shidoobee aint standing in the shaddow of Tell Me!!!!A sometimes nice side!oduring shows...Tell me is champ!thought.

Lord Sinclair Wrote:
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> OK, I've lived all over the world and I agree with
> BV. We're all the same but different in very way.
> Perhaps this is why I don't get the humour or
> sarcasm of Mr. Lawyer and Voodoopug. I do,
> however, understand and enjoy the wit and humour I
> find here at IORR.
>
> I do find it odd that political posts are removed
> at Shidoobee, but I don't run the board and
> StonesDoug and BV here on IORR need to makes their
> own decisions.
> I will say the last time I was in the States I
> found the vibe a little strange.
> So many news events are not reported on American
> media. Thank goodness my hotel has SKY news and
> the BBC. At least I could get some sense of what
> was happening outside America.



We have a "free press" in the USA,thank goodness, but, in my opinion, our press has a very low opinion of what the American public finds newsworthing. I find it condescending that our press believes I am more interested in Tom Cruise and Oprah or NASCAR racing than the tensions with North Korea or the suffering in Africa. Now at the risk of pissing off my new friend, scelsa, I will caution those of you who may be new to this country that FoxNews has an admitted bias in favor of the Bush administration and other right wing issues. For world news I listen to the BBC daily and feel as though I am getting unbiased information. I hope I am right.

the news still has to "sell" unfortunately, which is why you'd think the year-old Aruba missing girl story is still newsworthy if you went by the daily lead stories on the various cable news stations.

Lukester Wrote:
> We have a "free press" in the USA,thank goodness,
> but, in my opinion, our press has a very low
> opinion of what the American public finds
> newsworthing. I find it condescending that our
> press believes I am more interested in Tom Cruise
> and Oprah or NASCAR racing than the tensions with
> North Korea or the suffering in Africa. Now at
> the risk of pissing off my new friend, scelsa, I
> will caution those of you who may be new to this
> country that FoxNews has an admitted bias in favor
> of the Bush administration and other right wing
> issues. For world news I listen to the BBC daily
> and feel as though I am getting unbiased
> information. I hope I am right.


Most people in the UK would tell you that the BBC is well known for it's left-wing bias. Thats actual 'left wing', not the American definition of the term.

I was hoping to get some input from someone in the know. Thanks, Gazza. Do you recommend a better source of world news, without a bias? Don't get me wrong, I'm not necessarily willing to give up on the BBC, but I am interested to learn about other sources of news that you, for example, would recommend.

Lukester Wrote:
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> I was hoping to get some input from someone in the
> know. Thanks, Gazza. Do you recommend a better
> source of world news, without a bias? Don't get
> me wrong, I'm not necessarily willing to give up
> on the BBC, but I am interested to learn about
> other sources of news that you, for example, would
> recommend.


I'd stick with BBC. Maybe they are a little Left Wing, but I don't think they're bias to such an exrtreme to the point of them changing stories or giving missinformation.

Thanks Big Al...I was hoping to hear such a reply....by the way, nice wit earlier when you replied to the comment that your name sounds "So American."

Shidoobee is great just as IORR and RO too...boycott what?...99% of what appears on all these boards is rumor,opinion,or bs depending on your views.Take it for what its worth..or leave it....

gimmekeef Wrote:
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> Shidoobee is great just as IORR and RO
> too...boycott what?...99% of what appears on all
> these boards is rumor,opinion,or bs

I must be missing something...where's this other 1 percent?

Lukester Wrote:
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> I was hoping to get some input from someone in the
> know. Thanks, Gazza. Do you recommend a better
> source of world news, without a bias? Don't get
> me wrong, I'm not necessarily willing to give up
> on the BBC, but I am interested to learn about
> other sources of news that you, for example, would
> recommend.


I personally dont think the Beeb are THAT bad to be honest, although I tend to use Sky for news, myself.

Thanks

Lukester Wrote:
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> Thanks Big Al...I was hoping to hear such a
> reply....by the way, nice wit earlier when you
> replied to the comment that your name sounds "So
> American."



Thanks! And like the post that got this thread started, it was'nt a slur!

Right on, Big Al. You know life can be tragically boring if we don't laugh at ourselves once in awhile, right?

TOO American is that anything like TOO Rich or TOO thin?

Hi Bishops Daughter,

I really like your screen name. JSP is my favorite song.

Wasn't looking too good, but I was feeling real well.

99% of what appears on all these boards is rumor,opinion,or bs depending on your views.

I'm here to proudly represent the bullshitters.

You are a great spokesperson for bullshittery, Elmo.

I've met Stones Doug and he is a real decent guy. I think all this stuff about boycotts is just crazy. I check both boards and comment on both. I like talking to people all over the world. I set up a nice trade with someone in France during their last tour and it worked out fine.

CindyC Wrote:
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> Hi Bishops Daughter,
>
> I really like your screen name. JSP is my
> favorite song.

thanx CindyC, that is one of my favourite ones as well, and I have been an outcast all my life

Just thought I would quickly stick up for the BBC, "left wing" thats a good one, depends on what you consider "left wing" if you mean relatively unbiased, multicultural and more or less trustworthy and not sucking up to the business vultures then yes.

I have heard many tales of how the BBC World Service is seen in some countries with no human rights to speak of as an absolute lifeline for them really knowing whats going on in world affairs, China being an important example now and in the past.

Compared to much of the disgraceful US media during the Bush administration we should be thank God that the Beeb is there in my opinion. By the way i'm no lefty.

Shidoobee and Doug are outstanding. Doug is one of the most unselfish fans I ever met, he shares his info when he can, and he knows how to throw a good party. We meet at the first time in Stockholm during the triology, and he was great and friendly.

I called him up when I was in Boston last year, and he said: "Get your butt in a cab as soon as possible, there´s going to be a dress rehearsal tonight! So I did, and found myself together with Lespaul sitting outside Fenway, drinking Long Island Icetea, and listening to probably the longest Stonesconcert in years. And we had such a good time at the 2 Shidoobeepartys that took place there. So a boycott of Shidoobee, just because one might not like Pug or Mr Laywer is really misdirected. And I´ve met John (Pug) too, and he is such a friendly guy, no shadow on him. I bet if I met Mr L, I would find an equally nice person.

Vilhelm
Nordic Stones Vikings

clearly I wouldn't support a boycott, but whether or not these folks are "nice" or not really isn't the issue, it seems to me. it's more a question of whether the atmosphere there is conducive to intelligent and interesting exchanges and dialogue. i left a few months ago because it just wasn't anymore, for my money. i'm sure i'm not missed, either. Doug's a cool guy, but the site is way too "patriotric," IMO. different strokes.