[at-l] Esbit, was at-l] Da stove question again---~~~

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How did you get a copy of my manifesto?

Clyde

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> 
> In a message dated 11/1/2005 4:01:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> garyticknor@starpower.net writes: 
> 
> Might might might. Are those who cook with alcohol not similarly tempted? 
> One sounds like a good way to burn a hole in the bottom of the tent (or worse), 
> the other sounds like a good way to set a tent on fire (or worse). 
> 
> 
> 
> Someone responded that an advantage to Esbit was being able to use it in a 
> tent. So when I said "might" I was referring to anyone who was thinking about 
> following the suggestion of its availability in a tent. 
> 
> In terms of an "extra" shelter -- there are some pretty light ones "out 
> there." Where? Well, perhaps Campmor might have a few but they are around. 
> They are useful for other things. My point was that an Esbit Stove could 
> provide more comfort than use of an alcohol stove. 
> 
> 
> 
> Beer and Evolution 
> The two most important events in all of history were the invention of beer 
> and the invention of the wheel. The wheel was invented to get man to the beer. 
> These were the foundation of modern civilization, and together were the 
> catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups: Liberals 
> and 
> Conservatives. 
> Once beer was discovered it required grain, and that was the beginning of 
> agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can was invented yet, so 
> while our early human ancestors were sitting around waiting for them to be 
> invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were 
> formed. 
> Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to BBQ at night while 
> they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as the 
> Conservative movement. 
> Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting, learned to live off 
> the conservatives by showing up for the nightly BBQ and doing the sewing, 
> fetching and hair dressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement. 
> Some 
> of these liberal men eventually evolved into women. The rest became known as 
> girlie men. 
> Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the 
> trade union, the invention of group therapy and group hugs, and the concept 
> of Democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that 
> conservatives provided. 
> Over the years conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most 
> powerful land animal on the planet, the elephant. 
> Liberals are symbolized by the jackass. 
> Modern liberals like imported beer (with lime added), but most prefer white 
> wine or imported bottled water. They eat raw fish, but like their beef well 
> done. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard liberal fare. Another 
> evolutionary side note: most of their women have higher testosterone levels 
> than 
> their men. 
> Most social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in 
> Hollywood and group therapists are liberals. 
> Liberals invented the designated hitter rule in baseball, because it wasn't 
> fair to make the pitcher also bat. 
> Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still provide for 
> their women. Conservatives are big game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, 
> construction workers, medical doctors, police officers, corporate executives, 
> soldiers, athletes, and generally anyone who works productively outside 
> government. Conservatives who own companies hire other conservatives who want 
> to 
> work for a living. 
> Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and 
> decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe that Europeans are more 
> enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the liberals remained in 
> Europe when conservatives were coming to America. The liberals crept in after 
> the wild west was tamed, and created a business of trying to get MORE for 
> nothing. Liberal Mantra: "The government should give it to me free." 
> And you thought history was boring. 
> 
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> 
> I personally think that part of the answer has something to do with sane 
> breeding, but that topic never gets much play... 
> 
> Shane 
> 
In the US it has more to do with sane immigration policy.  I believe more US citizens die each year then are born.  If you discuss closing our borders to reasonable levels you are branded a racist.  
ClydeFrom garyticknor at starpower.net  Tue Nov  1 17:06:58 2005
From: garyticknor at starpower.net (Gary Ticknor)
Date: Tue Nov  1 17:11:01 2005
Subject: [at-l] Esbit, was  at-l] Da stove question again---~~~
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Bror8588@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/1/2005 4:45:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
> garyticknor@starpower.net writes:
>
>     But I was disputing your statement on
>     convenience, not taste.
>
> The debate is a definite win for alcohol.  It is universally 
> available, it lights easily, it is not heavy to carry, it heats food 
> quickly, and it is cool to have those Pepsi can stoves.
>  
> Skylander

It is heavy compared to Esbit. If weight is your most important 
criteria, Esbit wins. Definitely.

- Greenbriar