Hello Old People!

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

In a country where most have been convinced that the working folks are screwing their employers and should be beaten down and left defenseless, you are a rare character indeed, Don.

And I think it's a good thing.

Dave

Thanks Dave, but not really. Just like you, Dave, I do a job for which I am suited. You have mechanical ability and an ability to understand systems. I happen to enjoy writing, and, in case it's not obvious, I like to argue. As a labor lawyer, the arbitration cases we love to get are the ones that look like losers. Expectations are low. We are going to get paid, win or lose. When we do win one of those, we come out the hero, and we get to claim that it took some lawyerin' to beat the MAN. In other words, it's fun sometimes. And we don't have to watch Fox at lunch. (It's usually ESPN, CNN, or MSNBC)

Sorry to thread crap Karl. As you can see, some of us here are windbags.

Regards,

D-Ray

[Grumpy]

Welcome, glad to have ya here. Look forward to hearing your perspective on ours and other countries politics.

Bit late here, so ill post more on your questions tomorrow.

Grumpy

[Boreas]

Originally Posted by Brother_Karl

Hey there Please do introduce yourselves to me on this thread so I can get to know you better. I would like to know (1) what your political leaning is, (2) what is your ideal day, (3) what is your job and (4) what is the most important political issue to you at the moment. Thanks!

Hello, Karl -

Welcome to AK. Your perspective will add measurably to the discourse here.

Me:

1) Quite left-of-center (by American terms), probably closest to a European Social Democrat.

2) A day spent with my dog (the best person I know) enjoying the natural world here in one of the most beautiful spots in the world.

3) I'm a self-employed handyman/contractor.

4) The wholesale purchase of government and the press by American oligarchs.

John

[piece-itpete]

Originally Posted by Brother_Karl

What car do you have?

You HAD to ask

Currently a 1985 Lincoln Town Car, a symbol of excess and vinyl tops run amok. Bulletproof and comfortable though, with a small block 5.0L V8.

Pete

[merrylander]

South of London, my family came from Oxfordshire (Mum) and Lincolnshire via Yorkshire (Dad). Last place he worked was in the Thornhill Lees Glassworks, emigrated to Canada in 1906.

[Dude111]

Welcome to the site my friend

I hope you like it here!

[piece-itpete]

Sultan Abdullah Bin Hussain needs another Rolls!

Pete

[whell]

Originally Posted by Brother_Karl

I am located in a small town in England but I dont consider myself to be English or any nationality at all.

Just curious what small English town you might hail from. I've got some family "over there".

[Brother_Karl]

Originally Posted by d-ray657

Sorry to thread crap Karl. As you can see, some of us here are windbags.

No need to apologise. I like to read along and learn more about you guys and what you think. Carry on

Originally Posted by d-ray657

Karl might recognize it as the Opel Astra, which was re-badged for sale in the states.

I know nothing about cars

Originally Posted by whell

Just curious what small English town you might hail from. I've got some family "over there".

Its near the city of Brighton, in the county of Sussex. I'd rather not say any more.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by Brother_Karl

Its near the city of Brighton, in the county of Sussex. I'd rather not say any more.

Are "they" after you too?

Dave