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Posted by ColoradoConservative 2003-05-05 02:54 pm|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There are two things Colorado is famous for that I'm ashamed of: Alferd Packer and Gary Hart. (BTW, the spelling is correct - it's even like that on his tombstone.)

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-05-05 15:16:41|| 2003-05-05 15:16:41|| Front Page Top

#2 One of the amusing things about Gary Hart is that not only did he oppose both the Gulf War and the liberation of Iraq, he also wanted the Navy to abandon big air craft carriers and use little ones (because little ones cost less - this was one of his great 'new ideas'). Had we followed his advice, Gulf War one probably would have been more costly and the Iraq liberation might have been three times as difficult.

Posted by mhw 2003-05-05 15:21:36|| 2003-05-05 15:21:36|| Front Page Top

#3 Regarding Packer: Packer was convicted of cannibalism--the only person ever to be convicted of that crime in the United States. The apocryphal story has it that during the proceedings, the judge is reported to have addressed Mr. Packer, saying "There were only seven Democrats in this county and you, you bastard, you ate five of them!" So, you see, Alferd had some redeeming qualities.

Posted by ColoradoConservative 2003-05-05 15:24:07|| 2003-05-05 15:24:07|| Front Page Top

#4 CC: Don't put Hill Street Blues in the same category as Gary Hart. Hill Street is timeless classic drama. Gary Hart is dated farce.

Posted by Mike 2003-05-05 15:52:19|| 2003-05-05 15:52:19|| Front Page Top

#5 O.P.: Don't forget Tim Wirth- every bit as obnoxious as Hart.

Posted by Dave D. 2003-05-05 16:22:18|| 2003-05-05 16:22:18|| Front Page Top

#6 And of course, Patsy Schroeder.

Posted by ColoradoConservative 2003-05-05 16:39:53|| 2003-05-05 16:39:53|| Front Page Top

#7 Dave, did you have to remind me???
CC - Patsy Schroder isn't all bad - she QUIT, rather than being voted out of office like the other two. Unfortunately, Diane DeGette used Pat as a role model...

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-05-05 19:54:34|| 2003-05-05 19:54:34|| Front Page Top

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