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Did I somehow get the syntax incorrect with the sarcasm off flag? Was there supposed to be an underline instead of a space or something? For everyone who didn't get it: The story is true. However, my introduction of it was "tongue in cheek," a satirical response to those who believe that there is no threat from terrorists, and that the Bush administration is using the specter of that threat to deprive US citizens of the rights and privileges enumerated in the Constitution. I believe that there is a real terrorist threat. I believe that the comparatively few restrictions on our civil liberties are justified by those threats. I think that, despite some missteps, President Bush has done an excellent job in combating terrorism since Sept 11, 2001. Bush is really caught in the "NO WIN" situation no matter what happens. If a plot is foiled and nothing happens (the French Airline grounding) then he is called for over-reacting and crying wolf. On the other hand, if he does nothing and the plane had been used as a weapon yet again, he would be slammed for not having done something to prevent the attack. Who would have believed and supported the President if he had recommended invasion of Afganistan prior to 9/11 because he believed the Al Quida was planning an attack? And how many now are critical because he saw the same threat from Iraq and opted to prevent it? Bob Reed www.kisbuild.r-a-reed-assoc.com (KIS Builders Site) KIS Cruiser in progress...Slow but steady progress.... "Ladies and Gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and Slide on the Ice!" (M.A.S.H. Sidney Freedman) |
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Did I somehow get the syntax incorrect with the sarcasm off flag? Was there supposed to be an underline instead of a space or something? Actually there was a programming error on your part. You omitted the sarcasm on flag. If you omit either the sacrasm on flag or sarcasm off flag the result is a perpetual loop. See? I did pass COBOL in 1976. Dan, U. S. Air Force, retired |
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