frank wrote in
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On Oct 10, 11:20*pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
"Mike" nospam @ microsoft.com wrote

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"Jack" wrote in message
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wrote:

actually, obama didn't fill out the race portion of his
application to Harvard. So he got in based on his qualifications
alone.

Without a personal interview?

Without any contact with any intermediary between the school and
Obama?

I think it unlikely.

Let's examine what you "think" for a moment. *Let's assume that
what you "think" is accurate (even though there is no evidence to
support it). *The very worst you could say about Obama was he got
an advantag
e
he did not seek out. *Meanwhile McCain sought out the very
institutio
n
he KNEW he would be provided with an advantage based on the fact
that both his father and grandfather were admirals in the Navy.
Furthermore he continued to use that advantage throughout his
tenure at Annapolis. *It's unlikely he would have been allowed to
stay based on his grades and conduct if not for that advantage.

What's most disappointing abuot this is that when i was told as a
child "you'll never get to be presidinet if you ony get C's" it was
all a lie..
.

Bertie

Heck after Bush, I remember as a kid being told 'anybody can be
president', sure worked with him. Keeerriiisst.

After him it was more like anything can be president.


I'm thinking of running my Old Volvo next time around.


Bertie