[meteorite-list] Apologies

[Mark Bowling]

Thanks for your graciousness MikeG!  Yes, the one thing that we can all agree on 
is the awesomeness of our extraterrestrial visitors (talking rocks here 
folks...).  And the benefit of having a clean, safe environment within which to 
enjoy them.

Clear skies and happy weekend all,
Mark



----- Original Message ----
From: Michael Gilmer <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
To: Mark Bowling <minador at yahoo.com>
Cc: GeoZay at aol.com; meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Fri, April 8, 2011 3:33:46 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Apologies

Hi Mark, Geo, and List,

I agree with Mark here.  I apologize also for shooting off my mouth.
Thankfully we all agree on meteorites and that is what unites us - so
let's concentrate on that.  :)

I think that big injection of negative energy from the NYT article has
stirred up the waters and a portion of this discussion was indirectly
fueled by that.

And to my remaining friends in Louisiana - I didn't mean to offend and
I apologize also.  I only meant to point out that Louisiana is worth
saving and has not gotten a fair shake.

Best regards,

MikeG


On 4/8/11, Mark Bowling <minador at yahoo.com> wrote:
> My apologies to the list - this was meant to be between me and GeoZay.
> MikeG I
> didn't intend to do this on purpose.  My apologies.
>
> Please let's stop - the old saying about mixing politics and religion is for
> this very reason.  None of us will ever see eye to eye on these complex
> topics.
>
> I'm a mining engineer and I see a lot said that just does not fit what I
> have
> learned or experienced.  I don't want to drink oil or pour it on the beach.
> I
> don't want to give up my car either.  I don't want my privilege of being
> born in
> the USA and my lifestyle choices being exported onto the backs on the
> powerless
> masses in the third world, whose homes and ecosystems are being destroyed,
> and
> their safety and health being destroyed because, as I see it, we, who
> consume
> most of everything made, do not want to see a relatively pristine oil rig or
> open pit mine anywhere near anywhere we go.
>
> I respect those who choose to forgo cars and electricity because they don't
> want
> to burden the earth.  I do not respect those who want to force others to
> change
> their lifestyles, while they do not.  I see a lot of complaining about
> problems,
> but I don't see much leadership offered.  I see a lot of proposals for
> alternative energy, but I don't see them putting their money into those
> investments.  I see America exporting and outsourcing more and more while
> the
> debt load continues to grow.  Our politicians have been lying to us by
> downplaying our debt.
>
> Mark Bowling
> Vail, Arizona
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Mark Bowling <minador at yahoo.com>
> To: GeoZay at aol.com; meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Sent: Fri, April 8, 2011 2:37:44 PM
> Subject: Re:OT -Oil reserves, the reality
>
> I can't reply on list because I'd be a hypocrite - I guess MikeG doesn't
> have a
> car.
>
> And per his earlier post, if he wasn't to sit on a fortune instead of using
> it
> to keep his portfolio (or in this case - keep America the world leader),
> then so
>
> be it.  He doesn't understand the time value of money or economics.  He can
> bury
>
> his talents, but you and I can use them to double or quadruple them...
>
>
> Have a great weekend! :)
> Mark
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: "GeoZay at aol.com" <GeoZay at aol.com>
> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> Sent: Fri, April 8, 2011 1:44:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] OT -Oil reserves, the reality
>
>
>>>Every time I hear somebody say  "drill, baby, drill!", I want to drill
> them in their face with my fist.  I could but I don't - because I am
> not a child and I can control my urges -  unlike many fools who burn
> gas like it grows on trees.<<
>
>
> I  guess that's your opinion...but mine has been Drill, Baby, Drill for
> quite some while.
> GeoZay
>
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