Corp000085 Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 sorta admits... The irony of the whole story is the guy's name is doug wead... http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/02/20/...s.ap/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 There's news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 sorta admits... The irony of the whole story is the guy's name is doug wead... http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/02/20/...s.ap/index.html 246433[/snapback] 1) So what? I'd wager that's the rule rather than the exception, particularly for that generation. 2) I can at least respect his reasoning (trying to be a proper role model) for dodging any potential questions. 3) Beats a stupid and weasely answer like "I didn't inhale". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 sorta admits... The irony of the whole story is the guy's name is doug wead... http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/02/20/...s.ap/index.html 246433[/snapback] When do the impeachment hearings begin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 Its too bad it was a taped admission, I thought something was actually there. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 sorta admits... The irony of the whole story is the guy's name is doug wead... http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/02/20/...s.ap/index.html 246433[/snapback] I'm a little younger than George, but every single person I knew in college at least tried smoking pot. He remains an honest, noble man, unlike Slick Willie. Names can be great. The top urologist in Toledo (everyone seems to end up at this guys office for a vascectomy)... his name is actually Dr. Richard Tapper. I didn't believe it when I first moved here but it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich in Ohio Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 sorta admits... The irony of the whole story is the guy's name is doug wead... http://www.cnn.com/2005/ALLPOLITICS/02/20/...s.ap/index.html 246433[/snapback] Hmm, when I made a similar style thread a few weeks ago and it was promptly deleted and ultimately led to two week vacation. I was told that it was a silly topic and may provoke partisan responses. Wonder what the difference is here. Just curious. Actually I have no probelm with the thread, I think that it is both thoughtful and interesting. My opinion is that there is room for this and many other similar style threads. I just wish that the consistancy that we expect, could actually be realized. Everyone please have a peachy keen day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Everyone please have a peachy keen day. 247014[/snapback] Franky Avalon is gonna kick your azz for stealing his line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Hmm, when I made a similar style thread a few weeks ago and it was promptly deleted and ultimately led to two week vacation. I was told that it was a silly topic and may provoke partisan responses. Wonder what the difference is here. Just curious. Uh oh - the historically known commentary of rio is starting to creep back into his posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 I'm a little younger than George, but every single person I knew in college at least tried smoking pot. He remains an honest, noble man, unlike Slick Willie. How about cocaine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 How about cocaine? 247388[/snapback] Most of the true partiers snorted a line or two from time to time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin in Va Beach Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 How about cocaine? 247388[/snapback] You mean- "I gotta get more coke for my brother. His nose is like a vaccum cleaner."- Roger Clinton ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 You mean- "I gotta get more coke for my brother. His nose is like a vaccum cleaner."- Roger Clinton ? 247393[/snapback] Do you have a citation for that quote? Otherwise I would think slander is not allowed on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Most of the true partiers snorted a line or two from time to time as well. 247390[/snapback] And now they're running america.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 And now they're running america.... 247585[/snapback] And you think it's a partisan issue? I highly doubt there's all that many honest men in politics on either side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 And now they're running america.... 247585[/snapback] And? Are you suggesting that anyone who has ever snorted a few lines of coke should be disqualified from running for President? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Funny how national reaction to this story is just completely apathetic. Having an elected official smoke a joint or blow a line when they were younger means nothing to most anyone these days, primarily because the only reason people care is if they're being lied to about it or treated like a gradeschool student (see: I didn't inhale). The president isn't walking in and out of rehab, blown out of his mind like Matthew Perry or Charlie Sheen. He had some fun in college.Same with Clinton. Same with probably 75% of your elected officials. BFD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fartacus Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Bush Bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Bush Bad? 248323[/snapback] Was he wearing a flight suit and picking his nose on the tape as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 And you think it's a partisan issue? I highly doubt there's all that many honest men in politics on either side. And? Are you suggesting that anyone who has ever snorted a few lines of coke should be disqualified from running for President? Actually I wasn't even thinking about the president with my comment - well I lumped him in with the rest I guess. My thought behind the "running america" comment was more about the corporate world - not just the political world. Some drink, some do coke - we all have our vices. Some are morally more acceptable then others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 He had some fun in college.Same with Clinton. Same with probably 75% of your elected officials. BFD. 247692[/snapback] How 'bout considering some legislation to legalize the crap then? Unless they don't remember smoking pot..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 How 'bout considering some legislation to legalize the crap then? Makes no sense to me - all that tax money that the govt could be making if they just legalized drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Actually I wasn't even thinking about the president with my comment - well I lumped him in with the rest I guess. My thought behind the "running america" comment was more about the corporate world - not just the political world. Some drink, some do coke - we all have our vices. Some are morally more acceptable then others. 248397[/snapback] Some of the smartest and most driven people I've worked with in the corporate world are also the hardest partiers. The work hard/play hard mentality goes hand in hand with people who are risk takers. At one company, the #1 sales guy was also the company's best coke connection. One guy who founded his own company and built it into a successes ($100MM, over 500 employees) used to talk about all the acid trips he had taken and regularly got high with his employees. He was the most brilliant guy I've ever met. On the other end of the scale are the loser burn outs, but they aren't going to be running America (or anything else) anyway. Like Ed suggested, it's just as easy to screw up your life with too much booze as it is with too much drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Funny how national reaction to this story is just completely apathetic. Having an elected official smoke a joint or blow a line when they were younger means nothing to most anyone these days, primarily because the only reason people care is if they're being lied to about it or treated like a gradeschool student (see: I didn't inhale). The president isn't walking in and out of rehab, blown out of his mind like Matthew Perry or Charlie Sheen. He had some fun in college.Same with Clinton. Same with probably 75% of your elected officials. BFD. 247692[/snapback] so what if an elected official did coke or pot as long as they stay off the hot pockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo Bill Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Some of the smartest and most driven people I've worked with in the corporate world are also the hardest partiers. The work hard/play hard mentality goes hand in hand with people who are risk takers. At one company, the #1 sales guy was also the company's best coke connection. One guy who founded his own company and built it into a successes ($100MM, over 500 employees) used to talk about all the acid trips he had taken and regularly got high with his employees. He was the most brilliant guy I've ever met. On the other end of the scale are the loser burn outs, but they aren't going to be running America (or anything else) anyway. Like Ed suggested, it's just as easy to screw up your life with too much booze as it is with too much drugs. 248818[/snapback] Many "brilliant", "high IQ'd" individuals have many problems to deal with. Whether it involves being antisocial, insecure, pompous, etc... brilliant individuals rarely have a combination of intelligence and common sense. They occassionaly turn to drugs, alcohol, or other ways to help themselves better deal with their situations. I think you make an excellent point. However, I would not call these people "smart"... I cannot define any drug using, hard partying individual as "smart"... but I will call an individual with these qualities and a tremendous IQ as "brilliant". I would call someone with a high IQ that decides to avoid illegal drugs and has a good portion of common sense as "smart". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Many "brilliant", "high IQ'd" individuals have many problems to deal with. Whether it involves being antisocial, insecure, pompous, etc... brilliant individuals rarely have a combination of intelligence and common sense. They occassionaly turn to drugs, alcohol, or other ways to help themselves better deal with their situations. I think you make an excellent point. However, I would not call these people "smart"... I cannot define any drug using, hard partying individual as "smart"... but I will call an individual with these qualities and a tremendous IQ as "brilliant". I would call someone with a high IQ that decides to avoid illegal drugs and has a good portion of common sense as "smart". 249111[/snapback] That's why everyone should be put on prozac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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