Re: [IRCA] IRCA Digest, Vol 55, Issue 23

["HASCALL, DAVID CIV DFAS" <DAVID.HASCALL@xxxxxxxx>]

It's nice to read Colin's praise of the events of yesterday and I agree
with Bob's comments, too.  The universal thing is right on.  Folks from
other countries always are in love with another country and many
residents can't stand their own country.  I think that there is a phrase
that goes "Everyone likes <country XYZ> except for <XYZ-ans>."

73,
Dave in Indy 


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Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2008 22:13:45 -0800 (PST)
From: Bob Coomler <w6rjc@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [IRCA] OT: Congrats to all the candidates and God Bless
	America
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I don't normally combine politics and avocational pursuits, but the
comments here are appreciated.  I've had the opportunity to have been
traveling in Australia, Argentina, Mexico and The Netherlands during
their elections and the negatives are universal.  For better and worse
(in that order!!), we are all more alike than different. Every once in
awhile though, there come special moments.  Even as a grizzled,
skeptical OF, I'm treasuring this one. 

Bob Coomler
Cloverdale, CA

--- On Tue, 11/4/08, Walter Salmaniw <salmaniw@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Walter Salmaniw <salmaniw@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] OT: Congrats to all the candidates and God Bless
America
> To: cafe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Mailing list for the International Radio Club
of America" <irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 9:50 PM
> At 09:34 PM 11/4/2008, you wrote:
> 
> >I have been following this campaign... what seems like
> several years.
> >
> >These are significant times indeed - for America and
> the World.
> >
> >And it has been a pleasure watching it all unfold.
> >
> >Best regards to all the people that participate in this
> >great democratic exercise - the institution itself is
> the
> >envy of the World.
> >
> >A toast to America, its history and its bright future!
> >
> >Cheers,
> >
> >
> >--
> >Colin Newell - Editor - coffeecrew.com | coffee.bc.ca |
> DXer.ca
> 
> 
> As Colin so eloquently has put it, I second that toast. 
> Watching the excitement unfold tonight, I could not help but
> feel a little jealous of the entire political process in the
> US, compared to us in Canada, where the electoral process is
> full of back biting, bullying, and numerous other offensive
> characteristics.  Listening to Sen. McCain's concession
> speech, and then the riveting speech of President-elect
> Obama, all I could say was, "Wow, what a country you
> fortunate Americans have".  Good for you, and God Bless
> America!  .....Walt Salmaniw, Victoria, Canada.
> 
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