Re: Off topic but worth the read

[MikeIIDC@domain.elided]

Kevin-

I kept getting a "File Not Found" reading on this URL.  I just tried it again in
this "reply" message, and it still won't open.  Anybody else have any problems?

Michael

pharmer wrote:

> Sentimental / Political Mode On:
>
> Kevin Curry wrote:
> > I've already shared this with a few of you via ICQ but I thought the
> > rest of you would like to read it:
> >
> > http://www.worldnetdaily.com/bluesky_excomm/19990316_xex_heston_sp
> > eec.shtml
>
> You know, in a country of 250 million, it's easy to find the kind of
> stupidity that Heston points out.  It was just as easy back in the 40s when
> there was only 150 million.  And, back then, like today folks said the world
> wasn't as good as it was in their youth, and was going to hell in a handbag.
> Was there ever a wonderful time?  Back in the 50s?  When discrimination
> against women, racial, religious minorities was rampant?
>
> Of course, IHs were around then, as were quite a lot of cool devices that we
> could maintain ourselves.  Like the old 40s lamps that I like to collect.
> They are a snap to clean up.  Not new equipment.  Even electrical equipment
> now is frequently composed of integrated everything.
> If it develops a problem, then you need to throw it away because the cost of
> labor is so high that you can't fix it, or can't afford to fix it.  And, of
> course, you can't fit it yourself.
>
> Disposable.  Yuck.
>
> Sentimental / Political Mode Off:
>
> IH Mechanical Mode on:
>
> I finally got around to advancing the timing - 14 degrees.  And, the MSD-6AL
> seems to be working fine (the crackling is supposed to be there?!?).  I'm at
> .045" plug gaps, the carb is working fine again, and the nasty ported vacuum
> leak is gone.  It feels like I've moved up two engine sizes.   I don't need
> to shift as often anymore (good thing since my worn t-19 is a slow shifter),
> and it's a lot more fun to drive.   Need to check out my city mileage now, -
> since I barely press the accelerator pedal any more.
>
> Ken Farmer