http://architecture.myninjaplease.com/?p=2982
a good sign?
obama wanted to be an architect
"obama wanted to be an architect"
So did George Costanza.
All kidding aside, after the results of the election yesterday, I have a spring in my step and a sense of optimism. Mr. Obama's winning the election is not in itself the solution to our problems, but I am confident he will be a facilitator of many innovative solutions and his leadership will have a positive effect on this country's outlook, and the world's view of the US. A good day indeed.
So did George Costanza.
All kidding aside, after the results of the election yesterday, I have a spring in my step and a sense of optimism. Mr. Obama's winning the election is not in itself the solution to our problems, but I am confident he will be a facilitator of many innovative solutions and his leadership will have a positive effect on this country's outlook, and the world's view of the US. A good day indeed.
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Paul Ringstrom
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I believe that we can be confident that Barack won't invade another country because of a family grudge and justify it with lies and deceit, spending $10 billion per month. President Bush had hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqis killed for absolutely no good reason whatsoever. Wall Street was deregulated and left to their own devices sucking up over a trillion dollars. My children and the next generation just had their future mortgaged to the max. My wonderful FLW House is worth 20% less. My IRA is worth 40 percent less. Thank you Republicans. With Barack I can say with certainty that it cannot get any worse than the current Republican Regime.
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Wes Barwick
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I agree..
. however I can't help but think that these will be lean years for all of the arts. It will probably be a good time for those who are "recession"-proof to get a good deal on a FLLW home. I can't help but think that "La Miniatura" will probably be on the market a while. No matter how bad things look I have a feeling it is going to get better.
I note Mr Harding completely ignores the democrats total responsibility for blocking any regulation of Fannie/Freddie which is the heart of the current financial crisis.
It is also interesting to note that the majority of the democrats in congress voted for the Iraq action having seen the same intelligence reports (as Hillary admitted).
There is plenty of blame to go around; so if someone is going to play the blame game, at least be fair; and at least mention the innocent victims in NY as well as the innocent victims in Iraq.
I have a son-in-law in Iraq, and I helped recover body parts in NY. All I ask is fairness.
And I'm sorry your house is worth 20% less...but did you ever stop to consider that maybe it was "worth" 20% too much to begin with fueld on by real state speculators because the democrats insisted that everyone be able to get a loan regardless of their credit rating?
It is also interesting to note that the majority of the democrats in congress voted for the Iraq action having seen the same intelligence reports (as Hillary admitted).
There is plenty of blame to go around; so if someone is going to play the blame game, at least be fair; and at least mention the innocent victims in NY as well as the innocent victims in Iraq.
I have a son-in-law in Iraq, and I helped recover body parts in NY. All I ask is fairness.
And I'm sorry your house is worth 20% less...but did you ever stop to consider that maybe it was "worth" 20% too much to begin with fueld on by real state speculators because the democrats insisted that everyone be able to get a loan regardless of their credit rating?
First of all the Bush Administration cooked the intelligence given to Congress and the general public.
Fairness? Hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi's have been killed. Their social structures have been ravaged. 3,000 Americans died in New York. We invaded 3 countries if you count Pakistan. Our friends, the Europeans hate us, because our response was grossly disproportionate to those killed in the US, in addition to invading the wrong country. We have managed alienate the entire Muslim World. When we pull out of Iraq, the US will have created a large Shiite Ally for Iran, tipping the balance of power in the Middle East toward Iran.
I have the highest respect for the US military. My father has 10 percent disability form WWII. I agree with him that the war in Iraq was a horrible mistake, inconsistent with American values.
Fairness? Hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi's have been killed. Their social structures have been ravaged. 3,000 Americans died in New York. We invaded 3 countries if you count Pakistan. Our friends, the Europeans hate us, because our response was grossly disproportionate to those killed in the US, in addition to invading the wrong country. We have managed alienate the entire Muslim World. When we pull out of Iraq, the US will have created a large Shiite Ally for Iran, tipping the balance of power in the Middle East toward Iran.
I have the highest respect for the US military. My father has 10 percent disability form WWII. I agree with him that the war in Iraq was a horrible mistake, inconsistent with American values.
Paul Harding FAIA Restoration Architect for FLW's 1901 E. Arthur Davenport House, 1941 Lloyd Lewis House, 1952 Glore House | www.harding.com | LinkedIn
frank lloyd wright supported the candidacy of adlai stevenson. from what i remember of stevenson, it seems his intellectual rigor would resemble someone like obama much more than a john mccain.
when i posted this originally, i only did so thinking a) this was something that i was not aware of about president-elect obama, and b) i thought it might be of interest here at this site because a leader supportive of the idea of architecture might be good for the profession of architecture and architectural preservation. it was not intended to be an endorsement of him or his policies, though i must admit i am optimistic about the future with an obama administration in place.
when i posted this originally, i only did so thinking a) this was something that i was not aware of about president-elect obama, and b) i thought it might be of interest here at this site because a leader supportive of the idea of architecture might be good for the profession of architecture and architectural preservation. it was not intended to be an endorsement of him or his policies, though i must admit i am optimistic about the future with an obama administration in place.
Nothing like a little hyperbole. For those interested in ACCURATE information...
http://www.iraqbodycount.org/
And not all (or the majority) of these were killed by coalition troops.
So...once we have identified one untrutthful statement, then that would make all of the statements made by that same person untrue (according to those criticizing President Bush).
http://www.iraqbodycount.org/
And not all (or the majority) of these were killed by coalition troops.
So...once we have identified one untrutthful statement, then that would make all of the statements made by that same person untrue (according to those criticizing President Bush).