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February 14, 2009 In honor of my 50th wedding
anniversary today -- Valentine's Day -- I will double my contribution. After
all, 10 cents times 2 in still less than a quarter. Hey, Big Spender.... Jeri Dear Lovable Webmaster,
And you can
thank Bush that no one else in this country has been blown up or burned
alive since 2001, including your family and mine…. Norman No, not in this
country -- because we have sent them to Iraq to be blown up. Jeri
And not
counting the hundreds of thousands that are now willing to blow themselves
up just to kill an American. We have become an Israel only protected by
water and that won’t last long. Dw (Dan) Fred, get on the midway will ya - gather a few
sacks of shackles. I
was just watching on TCM "Love Is A Many Splendored Thing." with William
Holden and Jennifer Jones.
Jennifer
Jones is married to my son ya know and she doesn't look a year over 30. I
always thought I saw the movie in high school - AHS (yeah) - but guess it
wasn't so. How revolting. Love to all of yas; Bobby Jones Bones
bobby j
Bobby, You
mean I have been in love with your daughter in law for all these years? Not
really, my true love was Kim Novak and one day about 25 years ago I dropped
into my local watering hole about 8:30 AM as I had just gotten off of work
and there she was all by herself. The owner who was the bartender did not
even know who she was. We talked for over an hour all by ourselves and she
got of kick out of my telling her that she was the first girl I had ever
fallen in love with (not counting Carol Palmer after dancing with her in Jr.
Hi.) She was in town buying some western wear and I think her husband was a
vet. Fond memories! Dw
Oh man, how cool - really. Kim Novak in
Picnic with Holden is a true classic. And when she came down the those
steps to the music of Moonglow - at that time - I suffered a heart
attack and passed out on the floor of the Plaza Theatre. Milton had to
drag my lifeless body out the door to Ronnie Russell's hot rod. Ronnie
then rushed me to the side entrance of Southwest General ER and they
threw me out the other side. Geeeze, what a grouch! At least the
AHS nurse didn't treat me that way. What was her name anyway? Mr
Hacking? Oh well, it's all in the game. blooby blones
_____________________ My apologies for my recent email. Our wonderful website, and related emails, should not be used for a political argument. Jeri _____________________ Hey guys, I've been reading your exchanges with interest. My question is to Jeri, Would you rather have the continued attacks here or wage a war over there? Your choice. No American really wants either, but you do not seem to understand that we have been safe and Bush had a choice. I for one will take the road to keep our innocent folks safe and prevent over 3,000 or more innocent people from being killed. Or don't you remember what happened? H.V. Jackson _____________________ Jeri, don't worry, everything is just done in a fun type mode. Forget it, we are AHS 56 and are all great and wonderful people - extremely lucky to have grown up together in a great high school. Bobby Jones
Democrats and Republicans are of different mindsets and worldviews, and
never the twain shall meet. Both sides think the other side is myopic,
misguided or just plain stupid when it comes to politics, that's just
the way it is. Political discussions can sometimes be enlightening and
enjoyable.... theoretically anyway.. but it's a well-tested fact that
for this group of a few Democrats and a lotta Republicans, there will
never be a met twain, we will not ever agree politically, although
oddly, we agree on most issues. Republicans aren't happy at all that we
now have President Obama, Democrats weren't happy at all with the Bush
administration, now all we can do is wait and see and hope for the best
for our new administration and for the U.S., US. Rush Limbaugh said he
hoped President Obama fails but if Obama's administration fails, don't
we all fail? No matter what political side you're on, let's all hope
this administration is successful, how else can the United States get
its groove back? How else can we get our portfolios off life-support?
Happy Sunday to All! ~Fran _____________________
Hola All: The answer from ~F was superb. In Mexico we have 5
Major Political Parties (PRI, PAN, PRD, CONVERGENCIA & VERDE) and
they also have similar arguments on political issues. Similar
comments and observations come from persons who are conservative,
liberal or independent in their views when it comes to political
discussions of all types. Let us hope that by the grace of God and
hopeful wisdom on the part of our new & old political leaders
worldwide in this now globalized planet that we might still find
Peace and a way out of what appears to be an ever threatening
catastrophic recession. Your Former Classmate & Amigo in Mexico
City, Frank Devlyn
_____________________ ~F
missed the point. Rush wants Obama's policies to fail because they are
left wing and have never worked throughout history. Therefore if Obama
continues his policies he wants him to fail, and he will with or without
Rush saying so. History repeats itself. If Obama did something that
was less than socialist, maybe we all would want him to succeed. Yes,
when he fails we all fail and only a short time will be needed to prove
that fact.
H.V.
Jackson
Living
in Midland, TX you can kinda' guess which side of the fence I am
on. I have met Laura and her Mother on numerous occasions before
they moved to Dallas. They are nice folks and like others have
said, we have been safe for the last 7 1/2 years. I do not agree
with all W did during his 8 years, but don't think he is the worst
president we have ever had. All I can do is hope and pray we stay
safe. I am sorry to say but Obama scares me to death. What kind of
life are our grandchildren going to have? Yep, I fear for them. Oh
well, must support our President and pray for the best. Have
enjoyed all the notes. Although I graduated from Austin in 1960 I
did marry Keith Ryan, so now you know why my name is on the list!!!
Carolyn Stovall Ryan
_____________________
So far I
have stayed out of this discussion, but I do agree with my classmate
who suggested that we avoid talking politics here. One of my
fondest memories of my high school years is that we were so
different from each other. So I suspect that we still are, and
debating politics takes us away from the reason for the reunions and
the website--namely to re-establish contact with our friends from
many years ago. Joe Hawes Maybe we should listen to Jeri and Joe, after all they were the smartest kids in our Senior class, remember? ~F
_____________________
Joe and Norman have made good
suggestions. However, it looks like we have people who want to
talk to each other! On another high school reunion web
site, where I am a member, they have started discussion groups.
So if you want to or don't want to bash Obama, you can find a
sympathetic audience without worrying if you're stepping on
someone's toes.
Of more interest, though, especially
for groups such as we have, are discussions about one's first
car, one's first date, or the impending plan to demolish the
ASARCO smoke stacks, or El Paso art/relics/literature (we have a
class member who wrote a history of El Paso when she was growing
up), or what you did the day you got your driver's license, or
what we did in elementary school (the Red Devils and the Green
Angels at Rusk come to mind), or favorite teachers, or what's on
EBAY if you search for "El Paso," or Miss Smith's English class
in the 8th grade, or the practical jokes one played (like cement
turtles moved out on Alabama) or what you did with your life, or
places we used to go in El Paso/Juarez and so on. These
common threads are fun to rehash. We have lots of common
bonds, and the Internet makes it easy in your spare time to
remember the past (but not live in it). Just a suggestion.
Mary Knight McGarr (Twerp)
_____________________ I disagree. I find all the comments
to be informing if I agree or do not agree. Politics is life
and hearing the opinion of our class mates is very interesting. If
anyone does not like it just do not read it... Politically correct
is BS... in fact being politically correct is a major part of our
problems... Say it the way you think it... Be sure to keep me on the
list of those who want to freely express their opinions... In fact I
thank that is the American way... I trust our AHS 56 forum more than
any other group on earth... no strings attached ... honest
opinions... Well, in my scenario, you could be a
member of both discussion groups! I choose not to hear the other
side. I've heard it all before AND I lack your magnanimity!
My linkage with you has nothing to do with politics. We have other
things that join us all together. I'm just suggesting that we focus
on those in an effort to create a more congenial discussion.
Twerp
I've
enjoyed everyone's comments and believe our former Civics and Modern Problems
teachers would have enjoyed them as well. Since the sharing appears to
have been through the mailing list for the AHS1956.com but should not appear
thereon, I see no harm--providing replies exclude personal attacks against the
commentators. Politicians, on the other hand--are fair game--or have I hit "Barack-bottom"?
Clyde Hooten
AHS, I only want to hear from those who agree with
me or those that copied my homework and tests. Rush wants obama to fail because
socialism has never worked only caitolism is the fondation of the American way.
Jack V
Jacko the reason I spell so bad is because I copied
your homework. Bo
Hey Joe, how are ya? Our discussions of the
past couple days is a first - correct me if I'm wrong - for all of us. It was
just a brief couple of days and was a time to vent which is perfectly normal. In
this day and time we're all into events - if you will - not one of us or any of
us for that matter - our Nation - has ever experienced in history. It even far
outweighs the 29 crash and 2009 will be a pivotal year. If we don't get it right
this year lord help us for it's not all about money.
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