It's excerpted from his own newsletter, Albatross, and Paul stood by them in a subsequent interview with Texas Monthly. This is not a matter of context.
Don't know if anyone's still reading this thread (a thousand apologies for my tardiness), but just in case, I recommend reading about Ron Paul's bizarre views on race. I've seen a lot of liberals fall in love with Ron Paul over his views on Iraq. There's a lot more to him than that, and unfortunately much of it is nutty.
Please do keep watching Hurricane Rita. We're bugging out tomorrow morning, and the more people who care about what happens here, the better as far as I'm concerned. Thanks.
Well, hey, as long as we're plugging the health benefits of our favorite hobbies, I'll note that playing bridge is also a good way to stave off Alzheimer's.
Yes, I was on the Legion for that crash. As it happens, my next-door neighbor, who was attending the High School for Performing Arts, was also on board, and remembered that she had a camera with her. She took some photos, including one that showed the Hoek Orchid's hull piercing the walls of the Legion, and sold them to the NY Post for $500. They ran one of her pics on the front page.
Damn. I really need to blog this now that I'm back. Is there any new word on this?
Jeebus. I'm another former Islander who took the ferry for years on my way to high school and summer jobs. I was on the American Legion when it was rammed by a Norwegian freighter in a thick fog back in 1981. (I even still remember the freighter's name - it was the Hoek Orchid.)
I've experienced a few inelegant dockings in my day, and have heard of some that caused injuries, but I'll say what everyone else has - this just does not happen. I'm totally in shock.
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