That's not unique. That's generally what constitutions do. Sent from my U.S. Cellular© Smartphone -------- Original message -------- Subject: [sparkscoffee] Re: The Executive From: Ron Ristad <ristad@xxxxxxxxxxx> To: sparkscoffee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx CC: RG, I don't deny that I gamed the system, but I had no choice. I don't deny the need for government but it must be limited. Otherwise it becomes a parasite that eventually kills the host. This is why socialism always fails. The unique thing about the government of the United States is that the Constitution and Bill or Rights are to there to protect citizens against the government. Interesting side note: The Roman Republic lasted 235 years before Augustus made himself the first Emperor. Guess how old the Republic of the United States is? -RR -----Original Message----- From: Ron George Sent: Feb 13, 2013 11:27 AM To: sparkscoffee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [sparkscoffee] Re: The Executive RR, It could have come from union dues. Let's say it did come from the companies which would be a tax write off for them so in effect it came from the government which is funded by the tax payers so therefore the American tax payers paid you to sit on a ship for six months. RG On 2/13/2013 9:07 AM, Ron Ristad wrote: RG, So tell me. Where did the ARA get the money? Duh. All the companies are taxed. ARA officials give some it back and the rest goes into their pockets under the heading of 'management fees'. -RR -----Original Message----- From: Ron George Sent: Feb 13, 2013 10:50 AM To: sparkscoffee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [sparkscoffee] Re: The Executive RR, Rae Echols told me ARA reimbursed the companies. RG On 2/13/2013 7:56 AM, Ron Ristad wrote: The companies pay for that, not the ARA. -----Original Message----- From: Ron George Sent: Feb 13, 2013 9:46 AM To: sparkscoffee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [sparkscoffee] Re: The Executive RR, Where did you get your RO observer time? RG On 2/12/2013 6:02 PM, Ron Ristad wrote: I never asked the ARA for any favors "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him, better take a closer look at the American Indian." - Henry Ford