Jesse Helms checks out.

CBRVFR · 07-04-2008, 09:46 PM

I've tried to think of something good to say about the 86 year old racist Senator. Some of the people here are complimentary, but as far as I'm concerned, he bears out the Louis Black quote: "The good die young, but PRICKS live FOREVER."

Are you listening, Robert Byrd?

proto · 07-05-2008, 07:26 AM

This Guardian obituary is a hoot, not even damned with feint praise

Obituary: Jesse Helms | World news | guardian.co.uk

Quote:

"nothing Jesse Helms did in his entire career will enhance America's national security more than his retirement."

Robert Pastor

And from CBRVFR's link:

Quote:

"Jesse Helms was a kind, decent, and humble man and a passionate defender of what he called "the Miracle of America." So it is fitting that this great patriot ............."

President George Bush

You've really have to laugh.

BizJetGuy · 07-05-2008, 09:33 AM

In this polarized political world you are either a hero or a goat - it just depends on who tells the story.

Growing up as a North Carolinian, I knew much about Senator Helms and his contributions to my home state and nation.

JohnnyDiablo · 07-05-2008, 05:02 PM

The more I was reading the more I could already tell. There is always two sides to a story. Some of the things he stood for I can agree with. Again it would all come down to execution.

07-04-2008, 09:46 PM	#1
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,098	Jesse Helms checks out. I've tried to think of something good to say about the 86 year old racist Senator. Some of the people here are complimentary, but as far as I'm concerned, he bears out the Louis Black quote: "The good die young, but PRICKS live FOREVER." Are you listening, Robert Byrd? __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

07-05-2008, 09:33 AM	#3
BizJetGuy Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): Aprilia RST 1000 Posts: 792	In this polarized political world you are either a hero or a goat - it just depends on who tells the story. Growing up as a North Carolinian, I knew much about Senator Helms and his contributions to my home state and nation. __________________ "Ix-nay on the Illbilly-hay"

07-05-2008, 05:02 PM	#4
JohnnyDiablo Commuter Express! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 34 Bike(s): 2008 CBR1000RR Posts: 979	The more I was reading the more I could already tell. There is always two sides to a story. Some of the things he stood for I can agree with. Again it would all come down to execution. __________________ "I wont have to worry about putting gas in my car, I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage.. You know, If I help him, he's gonna help me."

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