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Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by Ryan.
News Release
• GM and Spyker Cars announce a binding agreement over the transfer of ownership
of Saab
• Terms are agreed and the deal is expected to close in February
• Saab's future as an independent company is secured
• Saab will exit the orderly wind-down process
• Spyker shareholders will restructure at closure of the deal
• Swedish Government issues guarantee in favour of EIB
ZEEWOLDE, The Netherlands (26 January, 2010) – General Motors Company and Spyker Cars N.V, today confirmed the details of a binding agreement over the transfer of ownership of Saab Automobile AB of Trollhättan, Sweden. The transaction is expected to close in February and Saab Automobile will exit the orderly wind down process in line with that timetable.
The transaction will be accomplished as follows:
• Spyker acquires from Saab Automobile Investering AB, a subsidiary of General Motors ("GM"), all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares in the capital of Saab Automobile A.B. ("Saab") for a consideration of USD 74 million ("Purchase Price").
• The Purchase Price will be paid in two instalments. The first instalment of USD 50 million will be paid on the date of completion of the transaction, expected to take place on or before February 15, 2010 ("the Closing"). The second instalment of USD 24 million will be paid on July 15, 2010.
• The Share Purchase Agreement is subject to the execution of a EUR 400 million loan agreement between Saab and the European Investment Bank ("EIB"), guaranteed by the
Swedish Government. Today, the Swedish government announced approval of this guarantee. The guarantee is subject to approval by the European Commission, which is expected shortly.
• Upon completion of the transaction GM will retain redeemable preference shares of USD 326 million. The preference shares represent less than 1% of the voting rights in the capital of Saab. The mandatory redemption date is 31 December 2016 and Saab has the right to request voluntary redemption at any time prior to this date. The preference shares carry a dividend entitlement of 6% starting from January 2012, increasing to 12% as from July 1, 2014. The dividend over 2012 will be added to the principal, but as from January 1, 2013 the dividend is payable in cash. Should Saab have insufficient distributable reserves to pay the cash dividend it will be added to principal increased with a penalty factor.
• In order to allow Saab to operate on a stand-alone basis outside GM, Saab and GM will enter into a number of ancillary agreements. As part of the transaction, Spyker intends to negotiate the acquisition of all the outstanding shares in Saab Great Britain Limited, the UK distribution, marketing and sales company for Saab from General Motors UK Limited.
• Spyker will issue a corporate guarantee not exceeding USD 10 million for Saab's obligations to and for the benefit of the financing company GMAC.
• Spyker will as soon as practically possible convene a general meeting of shareholders to approve the transaction. Spyker obtained irrevocable voting undertakings to vote in favour of the transaction representing the voting majority of its current shareholders.
• It is the intention to change the name of Spyker Cars N.V. at that general meeting of shareholders to Saab Spyker Automobiles N.V.
• As back-up financing, Spyker entered into a EUR 150 million Equity Credit Line Facility with GEM Global Yield Fund Limited ("GEM") for a term of 3 years. According to this facility, Spyker may issue shares to GEM at 90 per cent of the volume weighted average price of the shares over a period of 15 trading days following a draw down notice sent to GEM by Spyker. In relation to the GEM facility, Spyker has issued to GEM share warrants in respect of 1,570,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of EUR 4 per ordinary share. The warrants have a 5 year
The object of acquisition
• In spite of media reports that certain parts have already been sold off, the object is Saab as a complete entity and going concern with all IP rights, trademarks, facilities and other infrastructures. The sale of pre 2003 Saab 9-3 and current Saab 9-5 technology to BAIC in December 2009 did not result in any part of Saab's business being divested or devalued. On the contrary, Saab has already started the production of the new generation Saab 9-5 in Trollhättan.
• Both Saab management and Saab GB management prepared an estimated balance sheet as at 31 December 2009 for the purpose of this transaction. These estimated balance sheets are
still subject to final account closing and audit procedures.
• Spyker Cars does not yet have a balance sheet as at 31 December 2009 ready for reporting purposes. As such, it would be premature to show a pro-forma combined balance sheet for
Spyker, Saab and Saab GB as at 31 December 2009.
• Therefore Spyker only disclose an indicative combined balance sheet of Saab and Saab GB as at Closing date based on the estimated balance sheets for both entities as at 31 December
2009, adjusted for the impact of the transaction items as at Closing date.
• It should be noted that the indicative closing balance sheet is based on the latest estimated balance sheets of both entities by Saab and Saab GB management which are subject to final closing and audit procedures and therefore subject to change, and does not reflect any potential fair value or purchase price allocation adjustments. The indicative closing balance sheet should therefore not be considered as the actual closing balance sheet, but only as an indication for the assets and liabilities to be acquired at closing date.
Saab's and Saab GB's combined revenue amounted to some EUR 1.0 billion in 2009 (2008:
EUR 1.6 billion). Earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation amounted to EUR 0.4 billion
negative in 2009 (2008: EUR 0.3 billion negative). In 2009 Saab sold 39.903 cars and
produced 20.791 cars versus selling 94.751 cars in 2008 and producing 89.086 cars.
As from Closing of the Saab acquisition, the ownership structure of Spyker will change as follows:
• Tenaci Capital B.V. ("Tenaci"), a company wholly owned by Mr. V.R. Muller has made a successful bid on Mr. V. Antonov's current shareholding in Spyker consisting of 4.6 million ordinary shares. As agreed in 2007, when Mr V. Antonov acquired his shares in Spyker, Mr. V. Antonov will cause the transfer of the priority share to Spyker if and when he would dispose of his shareholding. A resolution to cancel the priority share will be proposed at the upcoming EGM.
• Messrs. N. Stancikas, M. Bondars and Mr. V. Antonov will retire as members of Spyker's Supervisory Board effective as per the date of Closing.
• Tenaci will grant to Spyker two loans. One for an amount of USD 25 million towards payment of part of the Purchase Price for Saab upon completion of the transaction. A second loan for an amount of EUR 57 million for repayment of all of Spyker's current outstanding loans to banks and other financial institutions controlled directly, or indirectly by Mr. V. Antonov. This loan mirrors the existing terms (including the lender's right to convert EUR 9.5 million into ordinary shares at a conversion price of EUR 4.00 per share).
• The sale will be subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory, governmental and court approvals. Other terms and conditions specific to the sale are not being disclosed at this time. Victor R. Muller, Spyker's CEO, stated: "We are very much looking forward to being part of the next chapter in Saab's illustrious history. Saab is an iconic brand that we are honoured to shepherd. We are delighted to have secured the jobs and livelihoods of thousands of loyal Saab employees, suppliers and dealers and to have given reassurance to the 1.5 million Saab drivers and enthusiasts around the world. It was breathtaking to see so much support from the global Saab community over the last months which not only shows the strength of the brand but also helped us in our relentless determination to get the deal done."
"Spyker Cars will provide Saab with the backing required to compete as a competitive global brand along with an entrepreneurial leadership team sensitive to the uniqueness, heritage and individuality of the Saab brand. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Vladimir Antonov for his formidable support during the past two years. His contribution has allowed Spyker to get to the point that this
transaction was made possible. I also want to extend my gratitude to Messrs. Stancikas and Bondars as Members of the Supervisory Board. They have made very valuable contributions to our company
during their respective terms."
"Finally I would like to thank the Swedish Government for its constant support for our efforts culminating in granting the Guarantee in favour of the European Investment Bank today for an EUR
400 Million loan to Saab which we hope to secure in the coming weeks."
Jan Åke Jonsson, CEO of Saab Automobile AB said: "It has been a challenging 15 months for Saab but our global organization has shown a fighting spirit that will serve us well going forward. The
agreement with Spyker Cars has secured Saab's future and will enable us to maximize the brand's potential through an exciting new product line-up with a distinctly Saab character."
"Today's news is great for Saab's customers, dealers, suppliers and employees around the globe. The level of passion and support shown to Saab over recent months has been remarkable and I would like
to take this opportunity to thank all of those people who continued to believe that Saab deserved a future. Now we aim to get back to the execution of our business plan and with the continued support
of our employees and business partners I am confident we will succeed."
Nick Reilly, President GM Europe, added: "As a responsible corporate citizen in Europe, and throughout the entire period, GM has always had the hope to find a positive solution for Saab that
would avoid a wind-down of the brand. We have worked very hard with many parties, including governments and investors, and I'm very pleased that we could come to such a positive conclusion
that preserves jobs in Sweden and elsewhere. GM will continue to support Saab and Spyker Cars on their way forward."
Note for the media, not for publication
For further media information, please contact:
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Tel: +46 (0)520 279797
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Saab History Is Attending Saab 9-5 Debut In Frankfurt!
Posted on 09. Sep, 2009 by Ryan.
Photo Credit: Saab Automobile AB
Saab History, thanks to recent support, will be attending the global debut of the 2010 Saab 9-5 Launch that will be taking place at Frankfurt, Germany on September 15th.
In addition to my press passe, I now also have my flight and lodging booked.
To view my previous work, please take a look at my services page and scroll down and visit each link to get a taste of the material I have experienced, when it comes to covering vehicle launches for Saab Automobile.
Like I have said before, that much like the previous events, it is again, very important that I capture the most complete coverage of this event through written, photographic and the increasingly important segment of digital video and to get it showcased here on Saab History for us to enjoy.
Please Note: The videos produced, are hyperlinked from the reviews in some cases:
With a sponsor, I will be able to be present to cover this event much like I have with the previous events that have been sponsored below.
2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, Germany, 2010 Next Generation Saab 9-5 Global Debut – September 15th, 2009
Sponsor: (DETAILS FORTHCOMING)
2009 Saab Owners Convention August 14th-16th, 2009
Sponsor: Cherry Hill Saab Of New Jersey & Tynan's Saab Of Fort Collins, Colorado
2009 New York Auto Show & 2010 9-3x North American Debut April, 2009
Sponsor: Cherry Hill Saab Of New Jersey
2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo-X Drive Event May 2008
Sponsor: Herb Chambers Saab Of Boston
The Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept North American Premiere at the 2008 New York Auto Show March, 2008
Sponsors: JMK Saab & Saab Of Hunterdon of New Jersey
2008 North American International Auto Show & Saab 9-4x BioPower Concept Global Launch In Detroit January, 2008
Sponsors: Eurotech Colorado, Inc, formerly Saab Colorado, Inc. of Colorado.
2007 Turbo-X North American Premiere at the Boston Auto Show November, 2007
Sponsor: Saab Of Hunterdon of New Jersey
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
Alternatively, you can e-mail me directly at info (at) saabhistory (dot) com.
I thank you for your time and look forward to your support!
Ryan / Saab History
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Saab History Seeks Sponsor To Cover Saab 9-5 Global Launch In Frankfurt, Germany – September 15th, 2009
Posted on 20. Aug, 2009 by Ryan.
Photo Credit: Saab Automobile AB
Saab History is seeking a Saab dealership to sponsor the cost of travel and lodging for Saab History to cover the global debut of the 2010 Saab 9-5 Launch that will be taking place at Frankfurt, Germany on September 15th, two weeks from today.
The sponsor, will not only get heavy advertising here on Saab History, they will also get high definition digital videos on the web and in DVD format in the mail, that will help promote their efforts to be the first dealership in the world to get their own coverage of this monumental launch for the newly independent Saab Automobile.
It's one thing to see the press photos that we'll see 7 days from now, but it's a completely different story to see the car in person as brought to you through high definition video and non-press release realistic photography from Saab History.
If you are interested in such an arrangement, please contact me directly with the words "2010 Saab 9-5 Frankfurt" in the subject area so we can work out the details.
To view my previous work, please take a look at my services page and scroll down and visit each link to get a taste of the material I have experienced, when it comes to covering vehicle launches for Saab Automobile.
I believe, that much like the previous event, it is again, very important that I capture the most complete coverage of this event through written, photographic and the increasingly important segment of digital video and to get it showcased here on Saab History for us to enjoy.
Please Note: The videos produced, are hyperlinked from the reviews in some cases:
I am hoping that with a sponsor, I can cover this event much like I have with the previous events that have been sponsored below.
2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, Germany, 2010 Next Generation Saab 9-5 Global Debut – September 17th, 2009
Sponsor: (TO BE DETERMINED)
2009 Saab Owners Convention August 14th-16th, 2009
Sponsor: Cherry Hill Saab Of New Jersey & Tynan's Saab Of Fort Collins, Colorado
2009 New York Auto Show & 2010 9-3x North American Debut April, 2009
Sponsor: Cherry Hill Saab Of New Jersey
2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo-X Drive Event May 2008
Sponsor: Herb Chambers Saab Of Boston
The Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept North American Premiere at the 2008 New York Auto Show March, 2008
Sponsors: JMK Saab & Saab Of Hunterdon of New Jersey
2008 North American International Auto Show & Saab 9-4x BioPower Concept Global Launch In Detroit January, 2008
Sponsors: Eurotech Colorado, Inc, formerly Saab Colorado, Inc. of Colorado.
2007 Turbo-X North American Premiere at the Boston Auto Show November, 2007
Sponsor: Saab Of Hunterdon of New Jersey
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.
I thank you for your time and look forward to your support!
Ryan / Saab History
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Robert J. Sinclair, A SlideShow Of Memories (1932-2009)
Posted on 30. Jun, 2009 by Ryan.
Saab History has just received a very nice slideshow representing the memories and accomplishments of former President Of Saab-Scania Of America, Bob Sinclair.
Robert J. Sinclair, former CEO of SAAB in North America and beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2009. He was a gifted pianist, raced sports cars, offshore powerboats and his beloved Volvo Burro dunebuggy, and had a lifelong passion for fine automobiles, motorcycles, classical music and native american fishes which he avidly studied and collected for his aquaria. His good friend John Stein assembled this slide show of snapshots from his life, which was played at a celebration of Bob's life on June 20th 2009 near his home in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Swedish Government's Enterprise Minister, Jöran Hagglund Says Saab Has 3 To 5 Serious Bidders
Posted on 02. Apr, 2009 by Ryan.
Dow Jones Swedish Correspondent, Ola Kinnander, indicates in a dialogue with Jöran Hagglund, (the Swedish Government's State Secretary who is fighting for Saab Automobile's success) that Saab Automobile has 3-5 serious bidders.
What is interesting about this is that back in December we heard that there were 3 bidders from Jan-Ake Jonsson, then later we heard about 5, then recently 6-8 and then from the union IF Metall, 10!
I am beginning to be less interested in the number of bidders and more interested in who they are already.
Here is the piece below from tMr Kinnander of Wall Street Journal:
Sweden Government Official: 3 To 5 Serious Bidders for GM's Saab / Dow Jones
By Ola Kinnander ? April 1, 2009
STOCKHOLM – Saab Automobile AB, which owner General Motors Corp. is trying to sell, appears to have attracted between three and five serious bidders,
but its chances of survival remain uncertain, a senior Swedish government official told Dow Jones Newswires Wednesday.
He also said the Swedish and German governments have discussed the possibility of merging Saab and Opel, another troubled GM unit, but
decided such a deal wasn't feasible.
Saab in recent weeks has said that about eight parties have expressed interest in potentially taking over the Swedish car maker.
Joran Hagglund, a state secretary in the Swedish Enterprise Ministry who is the government's main liaison with the auto industry, said in an
interview that he suspects some rival car makers may signal interest in Saab simply to gain access to its books and research and development plans.
The picture may clear up in a couple of weeks, and then it may show that "between three and five" parties are seriously considering investing in Saab, he said. However, Hagglund doubted whether this interest would be enough to save Saab once GM cuts its ties. "It would be very nice" if Saab could survive, he said. "But the signs point the other way. The auto industry is in free fall. There may be no strong buyers."
Potential buyers likely can soon choose between several car companies in crisis. "The question then is, does Saab's concept fit into an interested party's ideas? I can't answer that, other than to say that it looks grim," he said.
Saab in February filed for bankruptcy protection, similar to the Chapter 11 process in the U.S. Saab on Monday will meet with the reconstruction team and representatives of GM and Sweden in a Swedish court to decide whether the reconstruction period, which is set to expire next month, will be extended.
Hagglund said that since GM had paid almost all of the debt owed to Saab's suppliers, he expected the court to approve Saab's request for an extension for up to three months more.
He also said he thought it was unlikely that Saab and Opel, GM's struggling German unit, would team up. The Swedish and German governments have discussed that possibility but "have pretty much concluded that … it'd be pretty difficult to find an owner who wants to go in and own both of these loss-making companies."
Hagglund reiterated the Swedish government's stance that it wasn't interested in owning any auto companies.
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Swedish Government's Mona Sahlin Expresses Support For Saab Automobile AB
Posted on 20. Mar, 2009 by Ryan.
Photo Credit : TTELA Dragan Mitrovica
The Swedish Government's leader of the Social Democratic party Mona Sahlin, our friend and support of Saab Automobile who rallied in the streets of Trollhattan back in February, is rallying again for the success of the company.
This continues to show that the Swedish Government is still split on supporting Saab Automobile until a new buyer comes along.
Here is the piece below from TTELA.
Published March 19, 2009 Updated March 19, 2009
Mona Sahlin is consistent with Trollhättans commissioner Gert-Inge Andersson (S) – Swedish automotive industry has a future and Saab is an important part of it. In addition to the visit at car plant did Sahlin to meet trade union and political representatives and to see the stadium construction in Vänersborg.
Mona Sahlin will give Saab a chance
TROLLHÄTTAN / VÄNERSBORG once was Mona Sahlin on the ground in the crisis, Trollhättan and once again was the message:
– Give Saab a chance.
The opposition leader believes in the car industry's future and recommend measures in the form of loan guarantees and scrapping premium.
The day began with a visit to the Arena Vänersborg.
– Very Exciting, great and otherwise, was the verdict from Mona Sahlin.
She looked forward to coming back and look at bandy at a later date.
But it was not building an arena that was the main reason for opposition leaders Sahlins visit in Trollhättan and Vänersborg. The afternoon she declined to even visit Saab and talks with both unions and CEO Jan-Åke Jonsson.
Criticism of Government and Enterprise Minister Maud Olofsson's handling of the situation persists.
– If I had been responsible, I had said I think that Saab has a future. Europe needs to buy more cars.
Mona Sahlin, the return that she believes in the business plan. And that the State should provide loan guarantees and the introduction of a scrapping premium to help Saab to survive until they found a long-term owner.
– If Saab is lost, it costs taxpayers a lot more than to give Saab a chance.
Swedish car industry's future lies as Mona Sahlin in the development of cars in the fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly segment. And the fight is about so much more than just jobs in the car. Pins Sweden automotive industry disappears skills could fertilize other industries.
At Volvo, the union accepted the reduced working hours with reduced pay in the fight for jobs. Mona Sahlin did not want to take away from that method.
– State evade responsibility, while the union is fighting for. It occurs in the absence of a strong a-cash. I read not metal for this, I read the government.
Yesterday's visit coincided with the publication of a survey done by Synovate. The show declining confidence in the leader, but said to take the figures.
– There are polling numbers, and there are real numbers.
With real figures were she, for example, the unemployment statistics.
– The government has options to show that you can manage the job crisis while also having the voters' confidence.
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Saab Automobile AB President Says To Succeed, Saab Needs To Be Separated From GM
Posted on 13. Jan, 2009 by Ryan.
Sweden's AM&S Interviews Saab Automobile AB President, Jan-Ã…ke Jonsson at the NAIAS that began this Sunday.
It appears that Jan-Ã…ke Jonsson states that Saab Automobile needs to become a separate unit from General Motors altogether in order for it to succeed. This is great to hear!
For the rest of the interview read below:
auto motor & sport,
ams: Bob Lutz told me that General Motors can not support Saab longer?
Jan-Ã…ke Jonsson, JÃ…J:Saab is an integral part of GM and many of the projects under way in the GM, we are a part of. The cost of many projects would be increased for GM on Saab was with. Builded not Saab 9-4X is the other cars at the factory in Mexico more expensive. But Saab has to become a separate unit in the talks between GM and Saab, the Swedish government and GM is really good. "
ams: Does this mean Saab will grow in Sweden, to become more self-sufficient, to clear himself?
JÃ…J: "The talks are constructive and I think it can be very good for Saab to come. We will be more independent."
ams: When will something happen?
JÃ…J: "GM must present a plan for U.S. Congress in the first quarter of this year. As such, Saab's new role to be clear."
ams: What is this?
JÃ…J: "Everything we do for GM in terms of development work and so on, we'll charge GM. And all the help we get from GM and everything we buy from GM, we will pay for. Saab becomes an independent unit with its own economy. We will write contracts for all these things. In this way, it's easier to show off Saab's real results. "
ams: The future?
JÃ…J: "We have a good business plan with many new models in the pipeline."
ams: What future scenarios are there? Continue in GM, continue yourself, be bought by another company?
JÃ…J: "Yes."
ams: What do you think about this year's Detroit Motor Show?
JÃ…J: "It has been very little talk about the cars and just business. The big challenge is to get customers."
ams: But you do not have new cars here?
JÃ…J: "Oh, yes, Saab 9-5 Griffin is new here in the U.S.. And it is not a concept car, it is available to buy.
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General Motors Europe To Create New Auto Group In Collaboration With FIAT in Turin, Italy?
Posted on 07. Jan, 2009 by Ryan.
This process of Saab Automobile looking for a new owner, is getting kind of interesting now, given that all three of the possible candidates indicated have said they are not interested in Saab Automobile including speculation on Porsche as well, which turned up to be just a rumor.
However, let's not forget that it has been Fiat that have continuously indicated in their dialog here at Saab History, that they are not in a position to comment about their status even though they have also said that they are not interested in acquiring Saab Automobile.
What's new to this developing story for Saab is that, a late breaking article has shown up on Sweden's expression, which appears to indicate some talk between Saab Automobile's Jan-Ã…ke Jonsson and General Motors Europe's chairman, Carl-Peter Forster, about forming some new group.
This new group will quite possibly be between General Motors Europe and FIAT and will be located in Turin, Italy.
Turin Italy, if you may or may not know is where one of GM's design studios are located. It was at this studio, where the Saab 9-4x BioPower Concept car was put together as illustrated on a promotional video filmed there. The Saab 9-4x BioPower concept was shown back in January of 2008 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.
Here is a translation of the high points of the article thanks to Sweden's Jan Ollsson.
Carl-Peter Forster
GM's Europan president has been unusually withdrawn in recent weeks. The first time I listened to Forster, I was convinced that he wanted to bully Saab to show off his own dear Opel. But when the E85-liquor was served Forster's liking of Saab suddenly increased. Forster has not chosen siden yet – probably because he does not want to be seen make to much noise. If he is forced to leave Wagoners side much speaks for Forster joining Saab's Jan-Ã…ke Jonsson and take a flight to Turin to piece together a new group together with Fiat.
Jan-Ã…ke Jonsson
Saab's chief executive has worked hard since GM announced the company on "Blocket, online ad service" Jan-Ã…ke have fought hard to maintain Saab's position in the car market. He has managed so so… with a practically impossible task. Jan-Ã…ke Jonsson is sticking his chin out and try to defend himslef which he should have credit for. Playing dirty is not Jan-Ã…kes style which should not be interpreted to mean that he can withstand any amount at any time. Whatever happens, I hope that Jan-Ã…ke Jonsson will come unscrathed from the fight and that Saab survives.
At this point, I almost think it's pointless to send e-mails to both General Motors Europe and again Fiat because what will they really tell the public about a "possible" development?
Here's hoping an insider contacts Saab History to provide some more details about anything that's going on, so we know where Saab Automobile stands moving forward.
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Discussion in 'Pop & Justice' started by jamesmax, Sep 21, 2018.
Knowledgable queen is knowledgable.
I love her self-motivational tweets so much. Queen of feeling herself.
I love a pop star who's good at Twitter.
(A debate on twitter broke out recently over whether or not you need to wash your legs in the shower)
I hate that this is even debatable?? Then again, I just saw a video of a radio host who was a grown man and didn't know the right way to poop so whatever at this point.
That surprises me considering the amount of shit they play on the radio.
I'll surely regret this but... how else did he think you do it?
Like, poop in your hand or something.
...The only drop I want to know about is Charli's next single.
It was horrifying. The only redeeming part was the look of terror on his cohost's face while he went into detail.
my HEADLINE TOUR
Liz found peeling wires off her face
Not @Hunterpoop being the only one to like this post.
All the world is
All I am
The black of the blackest ocean
And that
I'm assuming Charli and Miley are covering "We Can't Stop" at BBC Radio 1 tomorrow? Interesting.
They're both playing Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in Middlesbrough on Saturday - Miley with the headline slot on the main stage, Charli with a late afternoon slot on the new music stage. Take me to the timeline where those slots are reversed.
She joined Miley on stage for We Can't Stop:
Separate names with a comma.

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Georgia's Governor Needs To Support A REAL Medical Marijuana Bill
Georgia's Governor has endorsed a 'medical marijuana' bill in Georgia's Legislature. The symbolic move is great, unless you read the details of the bill. All the bill does is protect patients from being arrested in Georgia if they are caught possessing medical marijuana. The patients cannot grow the marijuana in Georgia, and they cannot purchase the marijuana in Georgia. I hate to break it to Georgia's Governor, but that is not really a medical marijuana program. Any program that requires patients to break federal interstate trafficking laws to obtain medicine is not a real medical marijuana program.
At least one parent is disappointed. Shannon Cloud's daughter suffers from seizures. Per WSBTV:
"(It's) a disappointing day for all of the families because we had high hopes this was going to be the year and Georgia was actually going to do it the right way," said Shannon Cloud.
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal is acting like this is a bold, compassionate move if the bill becomes law. He acts like it is a great way to help patients, and that he supports patients. If that were true, than he would push for a real medical marijuana bill. All this bill does is protect patients who are caught within Georgia's borders from prosecution. But by the time they are in possession of medical marijuana within Georgia's borders, they have already broken federal law, putting them in a tough position. That's not compassion, and obviously doesn't help patients as much as they need.


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Thursday 9th April 2020.
I've just had my breakfast in the garden, being stared at by Luna, ball at her feet, ready to play!
It's a bit early for that.
I hope you are all looking forward to Easter, this weekend. It's the end of Lent, so if you did give anything up, you can start doing it again, if you want too. You may decide, you were better off without it and stop, it's up to you. What ever happens, enjoy and don't eat too many Easter eggs!
I went to get eggs for Mr Brown jnr. and little miss Brown, yesterday. They usually have an Easter egg hunt, with their cousins, I know they seem too old for all of that, but it's tradition. We are going to do it on-line and then have a family meal, virtually. I'll let you know how it goes.
Word of the Day : Indignant.
Definition : angered at being treated unfairly.
Indignant and exhausted, he gave up.
Synonym : aggrieved
Antonym : content
Poem of the day:
Dentist and the Crocodile by Roald Dahl
The crocodile, with cunning smile, sat in the dentist's chair.
He said, "Right here and everywhere my teeth require repair."
The dentist's face was turning white. He quivered, quaked and shook.
He muttered, "I suppose I'm going to have to take a look."
"I want you," Crocodile declared, "to do the back ones first.
The molars at the very back are easily the worst."
He opened wide his massive jaws. It was a fearsome sight––
At least three hundred pointed teeth, all sharp and shining white.
The dentist kept himself well clear. He stood two yards away.
He chose the longest probe he had to search out the decay.
"I said to do the back ones first!" the Crocodile called out.
"You're much too far away, dear sir, to see what you're about.
To do the back ones properly you've got to put your head
Deep down inside my great big mouth," the grinning Crocky said.
The poor old dentist wrung his hands and, weeping in despair,
He cried, "No no! I see them all extremely well from here!"
Just then, in burst a lady, in her hands a golden chain.
She cried, "Oh Croc, you naughty boy, you're playing tricks again!"
"Watch out!" the dentist shrieked and started climbing up the wall.
"He's after me! He's after you! He's going to eat us all!"
"Don't be a twit," the lady said, and flashed a gorgeous smile.
"He's harmless. He's my little pet, my lovely crocodile."
Wednesday 8th April 2020
Good morning class 2,
I hope you are well.
So we had our weekly, family quiz again, the other night. It was great fun. my nephews, Will (year 4) and Sammy ( year 3), set some of the questions. Will did football and Sam computer games. We also had a Harry Potter round and a books round. The picture round was logos, from things my sister found in her kitchen cupboards. Amber and I kept up our winning streak, thats 2 out of 2! It's our turn next. Ill let you know how it goes, and maybe test some questions out on you.
I had a lovely message from Megan yesterday. She had written a great piece on Romeo and Juliet and also baked a lemon drizzle cake, that ended up on my doorstep! It was amazing and won't last long in this house.
Word of the Day : tiptoed (verb)
Definition: walk quietly or carefully avoid.
Tiptoeing carefully, he crept towards the biscuits.
He tiptoed away with a custard cream.
Synonym : snuck, sneak, avoid.
Poem of the day.
Missing by Anne Scott
I've hunted near, I've hunted far
I even looked inside my car.
I've lost my glasses, I'm in need,
To have them now so I can read.
I loudly swear and I curse
Did I leave them in my purse?
Are they behind the sofa, under the bed?
Oh there they are - on my head!
Stay safe. speak soon.
Mr Brown.
Tuesday 7th April 2020
As I sit and write I can hear the dustmen, clattering and banging, but doing a really important job. Just imagine what would happen, if they stopped! The world would be filled with rubbish in no time. It is very important that we think about all of the people, who make our lives easier and helping us all of the time, without us even noticing, sometimes. So try to think of all those people who contribute to our lives and help things run a little smoother.
I hope you are enjoying your Easter holidays and are keeping yourselves active and entertained. I've added another art clip, for you to enjoy and maybe have a go at. Today it is drawing self-portraits, maybe you can have a go and send me a copy, and see if I can guess who it is?
Speak soon.
Mr Brown.
Word of the Day : occasionally (adverb)
Definition : at irregular intervals.
Occasionally, I like to boogie!
My aunt and uncle visit occasionally.
Synonym : infrequently
Antonym : often, frequently.
Poem of the day:
by Clive Sansom
Every Tuesday morning
Before we're quite awake,
Without the slightest warning
The house begins to shake
With a Biff! Bang!
Biff! Bang! Biff!
It's the Dustman, who begins
(BANG ! Crash !)
To empty all the bins
Of their rubbish and their ash
With a Biff! Bang!
Biff! Bang! Bash!
Monday 6th April 2020
Now, as I wake up, in our very strange, Easter holidays, it's raining. That will never do, I was going to put our tent out!
It is the holidays, so I am not going to set you any work, but I will post some activities, just so you have something to do, if you want it. This week, I am going to send you some different art technics, for you to have a go at.
Today I've sent you collages, have a go and send me the results, if you like.
Have a great day.
speak tomorrow.
Mr Brown.
Let no one steal your dreams
Follow your heart
Follow your soul
For only when you follow them
Will you feel truly whole
Set your sights and keep them fixed
Set your sights on high
Let no one steal your dreams
Your only limit is the sky.
Word of the Day : epiphany (noun)
Definition : a moment of sudden revelation.
The secondary teacher had an epiphany...primary
Hugo had an epiphany, whilst learning about fractions.
Sunday 5th April 2020
Good morning everybody.
Yes its Sunday again. Today is Palm Sunday, in the Christian calendar.
It's forecast to be sunny today, so get outside, enjoy the birds song, smell the flowers and feel the sun on your faces. It should be the hottest day of the year, so remember your sun tan lotion!
Speak soon.
Mr Brown.
Poem of the day:
I opened a book and in I strode.
Now nobody can find me.
I've left my chair, my house, my road,
My town and my world behind me.
Word of the Day : contemplate (verb)
Definition : think about or look at for a long time. Think deeply.
The manager had to contemplate how the game had played out.
Good morning and happy Saturday,
I hope you are all well. Did anyone see Tealby on the news last night? They showed Erin's dad's wonderful photographs. Megan, Hugo and I were on as well as lots of other children and adults from the village. If you want to see them they are on the This is Tealby website.
The weather is going to be great this weekend, so I thought of putting up my tent, so that Mr Brown jnr. can have a change of space and get some fresh air!
Have a lovely weekend.
Speak soon
Mr Brown
Word of the Day
Word of the Day : marathon (noun.)
Definition : 26 mile race or a long task.
Easter revision was a marathon! Thousands of people ran the London marathon.
Poem of the day.
Today will be humorous
With some giggly patches,
Scattered outbreaks of chuckling in the south
And smiles spreading from the east later,
Widespread chortling
Increasing to gale-force guffaws towards evening.
The outlook for tomorrow
Is hysterical.
Friday 3 April 2020.
Hello everyone, how are we all doing? Good I hope.
So today, we would be on holiday, today is the start of the Easter holidays. It is Good Friday next Friday, where Christians believed that Jesus was crucified on the cross. It Is one of the most important days in the Christian calendar.
Has anyone seen the photo, that Erin Waud's dad has taken? I know some of you are on it, it is brilliant. He has been going around the village and taking photos of us (from a safe distance) at home. When its fully complete I'll post a picture of it on here.
I've added another Shakespeare for you today, the Tempest, which I am sure you will love.
Stay safe, Mr Brown.
Word of the Day : profound (adj.)
Definition : very great or intense state.
The doctor let out a profound sigh of relief.
So profound was her grief, she could not fight back the
Poem of the day:
Frisbee by Brian Bilston
Frisbee whizzing
through the air
above our heads,
over the sands,
into the water,
onto the waves,
out to sea.
You cried a lot that day.
Frisbee was a lovely dog.
Thursday 2nd April 2020
Morning class two, did anyone spot my April fool yesterday? It wasn't Tuesday, hilarious!
Any way I hope you are all doing okay? I received a few more Emails yesterday, which were brilliant. It just goes to show how hard you are all working and I love to see your work.
I hope you all got your eggtastics done? I can't wait to see them. Mrs Humberstone is going to have a very hard task in judging them!
I've added today a live lesson from BBC teach. It's not live anymore, obviously, but I thought you might like it. I've also added another maths mystery ( as I know some of you really like them!)
Have another safe day indoors and I hope to hear from you soon.
Word of the Day : Flail (verb)
Definition : wave or swing wildly.
The children were flailing their arms in the air, like they just didn't care.
Synonym : wave, swing.
Poem of the day:
Smart Phone - Dumb User
© Rick W. Cotton
My new phone is "smart." I guess that I'm not.
Amazing what all this here smart phone has got.
TV and Weather and Internet, too.
There's just no limits to what it can do.
Check my blood pressure and my temperature
Without even probing all my apertures.
I now know the time in Paris or Greece.
I can track the migration of thousands of geese
Or find Chinese food; it's here on this map.
Oops, my finger just slipped, now where was that at?
A camera...a CAMERA! Now I can take shots
Of everyone I know (who'd rather I not).
Push this here button and take me a "selfie."
(If it had a nose would this thing take a "smellfie"?)
Email to pester with, video to shoot,
Maps to drive 'round with, wow that's a hoot!
A compass to guide me home if I'm lost.
Thank God work paid for this thing (what it COSTS!).
The things that it does would amaze Mr. Bell.
What he would have thought of it, no one can tell,
But one question's still stuck in my middle-aged craw.
Despite all the gizmos that strike me with awe,
They're fun and they're useful and "techy" and all
...But how do I just simply make a phone call?
Tuesday 1st April 2020
Good morning everyone, now today's the day for tricking your friends and family. I may run upstairs and tell Mr Brown jnr. that he has a massive box delivered, and see his groggy, confused face, when there is no-one at the door. Or I could could tell Little miss Brown that Luna's had puppies, and see how she reacts. But, in these strange times, with nowhere to escape, and knowing that we have to be together, I don't think I will, for my own safety!
The precise origins of April Fools' Day, or All Fools' Day, is uncertain. But it seems to be a largely European tradition which became popular during the 16th century.
Some believe the day may have its origins in the Roman festival of Hilaria, which was usually held around the time of the spring equinox, and traditionally included games processions and masquerades, which gave the hoi-polloi (the common folk!) the opportunity to impersonate the nobility, sometimes with amusing consequences.
In France, today is called Poisson d'Avril. French children try and pin a paper fish, secretly, on to each others backs. If they are successful they shout "Poisson d'Avril" which means fish of April.
Here is a daily radio show, for you to check out, sent to me by Mrs Humberstone. it's fab.
Word of the Day : jubilant (adj.)
Definition : a feeling of great happiness.
Easter was over, the teachers were feeling jubilant, they were ready to teach.
April fools Day
Mackenzie put a whoopie cushion
on the teacher's chair.
Makayla told the teacher
that a bug was in her hair.
Alyssa brought an apple
with a purple gummy worm
and gave it to the teacher
just to see if she would squirm.
Elijah left a piece of plastic
dog doo on the floor,
and Vincent put some plastic vomit
in the teacher's drawer.
Amanda put a goldfish
in the teacher's drinking glass.
These April Fool's Day pranks
are ones that you could use in class.
Before you go and try them, though,
there's something I should mention:
The teacher wasn't fooling
when she put us in detention.
— Kenn Nesbitt
Tuesday 31st March 2020.
Hello, and good morning. The sun is trying to poke his head out, and it sort of looks like spring.
I did a quiz last night, with my family across the country, it was great fun. See if you can set some questions for your friends and family and arrange to ask them over the internet. You could have categories, we had: general knowledge; Harry Potter ( Amber was great at that!); famous faces when they were young and children's toys. You could try anything you wanted. Oh and by the way, of course my team won!
Have a great day, and keep sending me your messages, they are all fantastic.
Mr Brown.
Word of the Day :
impede (verb.)
Definition : delay or prevent by obstructing.
Pupil progress may be impeded by lack of exposure to vocabulary.
Poem of the day:
The Life Of A Cupcake
Shelby Greer
They put me in the oven to bake.
Me, a deprived and miserable cake.
Feeling the heat, I started to bubble.
Watching the others, I knew I was in trouble.
They opened the door and I started my life.
Frosting me with a silver knife,
Decorating me with candy jewels.
The rest of my batch looked like fools.
Lifting me up, she took off my wrapper.
Feeling the breeze, I wanted to slap her.
Opening her mouth with shiny teeth inside,
This was the day this cupcake died.
Monday March 30th 2020
Good Morning everyone, and welcome to the new week.
I hope you had a great weekend, indoors staying safe, but active.
I am sat with Luna, she is loving this, having me at home all day; getting a long walk and someone to always chat to her.
I have sent you lots to be getting on with, this week. I hope you find it fun and educational. Some of it goes back over what we've already covered, just so it sticks and you don't forget it.
Speak soon.
Mr Brown
Word of the Day:
Simultaneously (adv.) Definition : at the same time.
The soldiers simultaneously raised their berets.
See if you can use it in a sentence, as a fronted adverbial.
Poem of the day.
My doggie don't wear glasses by John Hegley.
My doggie don't wear glasses,
so they are lying when they say,
a dog looks like its owner,
aren't they.
Week 2 Week starting 30.3.20
Hello year 4s.
As you can see, I've sent to some working to keep you going this week, as we lead up to Easter.
I will still be sending you a message each day, with a word of the day and a poem.
Don't forget your Eggtastics.
See you all soon.
Mr Brown
Good Morning Class 2,
Happy Sunday. Today is a day to relax, read a book and chill out.
Check to see if all the clocks in your house have gone forwards, as it is the start of British Summer time. We lose an hour today, but somehow that doesn't seem to matter, at the moment.
I have sent a Sunday morning song, for you to listen to.
Mr Brown.
Saturday 28th March 2020.
Good morning, I know, working on a Saturday!
The weather this morning is a little grey and a little cooler, the wind is up so working outside may be a challenge.
Today, try and find out how something, in the house, works. I don't mean take it apart! Look it up on the internet or in a book. It might be a phone, the toaster or your television, you decide.
Word of the Day : dwindle (verb)
Definition : reduce gradually in size, amount or strength.
Dwindling, the king's power was not what it once was.
Synonym : decrease, reduce, wane.
Poem of the day.
By Shel Silverstein
"I cannot go to school today,"
Said little Peggy Ann McKay.
"I have the measles and the mumps,
A gash, a rash and purple bumps.
My mouth is wet, my throat is dry,
I'm going blind in my right eye.
My tonsils are as big as rocks,
I've counted sixteen chicken pox
And there's one more--that's seventeen,
And don't you think my face looks green?
My leg is cut--my eyes are blue--
It might be instamatic flu.
I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke,
I'm sure that my left leg is broke--
My hip hurts when I move my chin,
My belly button's caving in,
My back is wrenched, my ankle's sprained,
My 'pendix pains each time it rains.
My nose is cold, my toes are numb.
I have a sliver in my thumb.
My neck is stiff, my voice is weak,
I hardly whisper when I speak.
My tongue is filling up my mouth,
I think my hair is falling out.
My elbow's bent, my spine ain't straight,
My temperature is one-o-eight.
My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear,
There is a hole inside my ear.
I have a hangnail, and my heart is--what?
What's that? What's that you say?
You say today is. . .Saturday?
G'bye, I'm going out to play!"
Here's something to pass the time.
Friday 27th March 2020
Good morning Class 2. Are we all okay?
Well, at least yesterday was a beautiful day, for being outside and hearing the bird song. Today I would like you to look for signs of spring. What is coming to life, what's starting to grow? Can you see the buds on the trees; the insects starting to emerge?
I am venturing out today to help in the village shop. it's important to help make sure everyone can access the normal things in life, at this extraordinary time.
Word of the Day : devoured (verb)
Definition : eat with speed, hungrily.
The book was finished, she had devoured it.
Synonym : chomped, gobbled, destroy. Antonym : nibble, build.
Poem for today. (one of my favourites!)
Halfway Down
By A. A. Milne
Halfway down the stairs
Is a stair
Where I sit.
There isn't any
Other stair
Quite like
I'm not at the bottom,
I'm not at the top;
So this is the stair
I always
Halfway up the stairs
Isn't up
And it isn't down.
It isn't in the nursery,
It isn't in town.
And all sorts of funny thoughts
Run round my head.
It isn't really
It's somewhere else
Thursday 26th March 2020.
Good Morning class 2, how are we all? Good, I hope.
The sky is blue and the birds are singing.
Listen. What can you hear? No, really listen. For a few minutes.
I can hear the buzz of the fridge, the birds twittering, the hum of the boiler.
Today I want you to listen and write a poem about what you can hear and what you would hear if the world was normal and everybody was going about their lives, as they should.
Word of the Day : plethora (noun)
Definition : an abundance or excess.
There was/were a plethora of stores to buy goods from.
A poem for today:
In the blue light of dawn
The melodic chorus of birdlife
Played, in corridors of green trees,
Is an exquisite symphony for my waiting ear.
No other sound, in the long course of the day,
Approaches the delicate beauty and echoing perfection
Of the crisp cadence of this brief, truely wondrous morning sequence.
Enjoy the day, try to get on to Education city, if you can.
Stay safe.
Mr Brown
Wednesday 25th March 2020.
Good morning class 2. Are we all well? I am sat here, looking at our closed school, on a beautiful, if a little chilly, spring day listening to the birds singing and getting on with their day.
Today I would like you to do a survey of the birds you see, from your house. Do you know what they are called? How many different species can you identify? Are there any you don't recognise? Take a note each day. Does it change from day to day? Make a tally chart, each day, and make me a graph. You can decided which criteria you use: colour, species, song, size or one you come up with. You can research any of the birds you see and produce a fact file.
Sparrows by Sally Plumb.
Birds in a
bare bush
beneath quiet
noonday beams,
tail flicking,
dreaming Spring dreams.
There, on the
high branch
backs to the sun
– sparrows –
steeped warm.
A calm March
has begun.
Word of the Day : relinquish (verb)
Definition :
He relinquished his grip of his favourite book.
Stay safe. Mr Brown
Tuesday 24th March 2020
Good morning class 2, I hope you are all staying well.
Now, I know that Education city has been a little hard to get on to, due to all of the children all over the country trying to access it, but keep persevering, there are some really great activities on there.
I am also aware that it looks like your work has been set by Mr Popperwell. This is me, its a little glitch in the system, but rest assured, it is me.
I am self isolating at home with Mrs Brown, Mr Brown junior, little Miss Brown, Luna, Yoko and Frank. I have had to start teaching Mr Brown junior. I am getting quite good at GCSE biology!
I hope you have all tried out the Joe Wicks exercises, they are fab!
I saw a wonderful video of some children reading to their grandparents over the internet, that would be a fantastic thing to do, to keep you reading and help you keep you in touch with your relatives. Give it a go, and let me know how you get on.
Stay safe, keep reading.
Mr Brown.
Week 1 23.3.20.
Hello Year 4.
I hope you are all well.
This week I have set you some work to complete at home.
Your activités are mostly on Education City in either the homework page or in some cases the classwork page. Don't forget about Purple Mash, TT Rockstars and Charanga.
I have put together some fraction activities, in Education City, that carry on from where we were in school. You can also practice those all important times tables, in TT Rock Stars.
See also the brilliant resources from the White Rose Team - this follows our learning in school - see link below.
There are some S.P.a.G activities for you to complete in Education City. See how many you can complete each day.
Read daily, read anything: fiction, non-fiction, comics or newspapers; it's all good practice, educational and lots of fun.
If you want to practice your reading skills I have set you some comprehension activities for you to have a go at.
Topic: Research the Roman Gods. How do they differ from the Greek gods you looked at last year? Make me a poster show what was the same and what was different.
Stay safe, if you have any questions, you know where I am.
Mr Brown


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Theory of Adaptive Structures provides the basic theory for controlling adaptive structures in static and dynamic environments. It synthesizes well-established theories on modern control as well as statics and dynamics of deformable bodies. Discussions concentrate on the discrete parameter adaptive structures dealing with actuator placement, actuator selection, and actuation computation problems - keeping these structures at close proximity of any chosen nominal state with the least energy consumption. An introduction to the distributed parameter adaptive structures is also provided.
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Among the key topics of this month were preparations for ICANN 45 in Toronto middle of October. The ICANN Academy pilot foreseen for Toronto was postponed to ICANN 46 in Beijing. Lead by Sandra Hoferichter, discussions will continue in Toronto (Wednesday, 17 October 7:00-10:00 AM) and afterwards on needs and approaches from other constituencies and how to organize a common understanding on curricula, methods and tools.
When Rudi Vansnick resigned from various Working groups where he represented EURALO (after his election to the ISOC BoT), we had to organize replacements. Other pending questions are e.g. the creation of a particular ALS for individual members and the discussion on how to deal with non-responding ALSes. During the monthly call it was decided that EURALO will start with a suggested 7 step procedure what may result in a decertification by ALAC that was outlined and discussed before. Other RALOs may choose other approaches.
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Besides our regular monthy call (3rd Tuesday each month), we launched a call for nominations for one (out of two) regional selected ALAC members. Sandra Hoferichter, the incumbent who did an excellent job during her first term, was broadly re-approved for a second term. Sandra is the driving force behind the proposal for an ICANN Academy and Chair of the related ALAC WG. A first pilot of this project will be organized at the upcoming ICANN 45 in Toronto in October. EURALO nominated its next regional delegate for the NomCom 2013. After two broadly appreciated years, Yrjö Lansipuro could not be re-nominated (without a break) and the new regional nominee – to be selected by ALAC – is Veronica Cretu, a previous ALAC member from Moldavia. On 23 - 24 August, the 12th meeting of the ICANN-Studienkreis was convened in Oslo, Norway, with around 80 participants and an interesting program on current ICANN issues. See: http://www.icann-studienkreis.net/


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Alberto, questions are for learning something! YOU don't learn ANYTHING from the questions you ask! People try to educate you but you REFUSE to listen! You keep asking the same stupid ones over and over again! What the Hell is wrong with you?!
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Why not... IT'S our right to want war against anyone we want to have a war with. AFTERALL MOST of the world wants US to be its police force and pay for most things.
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Newt's Temperamant Problem & Why Romney Really is More Electable
My post from last week on the myth that moderates can't win and on the electability question caught the eye of a few people so I just wanted to follow up with a couple of thoughts.
First, let me point out that years of political science research indicate that the strongest indicator of who will win an election boils down to economic indicators. In other words, if the economy is steaming along the candidate representing the party in power nearly always wins and if the economy isn't doing so well then it's usually the candidate from the party out of power.
So, as I pointed out, since the economy isn't likely to recover quick enough by November then whoever the Republicans nominate is likely to win.
Obama beat McCain because of the economy. Reagan beat Carter because of the economy. Etc, etc.
That's 90% of the story. But there are exceptions to the rule and there are things parties and candidates can do to shoot themselves in the foot and lose a gimme election.
However, that 10% "other" is not what we party activists and ideologues think it is. What motivates those who switch votes from one party to another on any given election is usually confined to things other than the candidate's stance on policy issues.
Reams of survey data show that independents are the least likely to know anything about a candidate's policy stances. Instead, these independents vote on things like "leadership", "integrity", and "strength".
In other words, they have no idea why they are voting for who they vote for. Mostly they just vote for the guy in power if they think the economy and country are doing ok, vice versa, and if they are indifferent on that point they look to other cues -- very few of which have an actual relationship with what the politician has done or is promising to do beyond vague notions that every one agrees on such as "creating jobs", "making America strong", of "building a brighter future".
Maetenloch, over at Ace of Spades HQ follows, follows up on my point:
The 'independent' voters who decide national elections are not at all like us.The point being that the 2012 election isn't going to be decided based on whether or not Romneycare was the template for Obamacare or over the nuances between Gingrich's idea of a fine for those who don't buy health insurance and Obama's fine for those who don't buy health insurance.
Because the truth is that we're the freaks and oddballs and abby normals for caring so much about politics and hanging out daily at a politically-oriented blog like this one - much less actually commenting at one (you know - the 1%ers of the political geeks).
The 'independents' - God bless their blissfully politically ignorant souls - could care less about the issues and all the details we obsess on.
But things like the perception of a candidate's temperament will matter to the independent voters. Which is why I have a big problem with Gingrich. I'm just not sure he's electable. Because, frankly, he's a hothead. My initial support of Gingrich was based partly on the fact that I wanted a hothead.
But, I'm not everybody.
Neo-neocon makes the same point:
I think a big part of Gingrichs problem is temperament, and the problem is real. As far as Newts supporters are concerned, his anger is one of his strengths and not a problem at all. When its directed at the media it seems to work for him, although that may be getting a bit old. When its directed at Mitt Romney it has been working less effectively, especially when it features attacks that are from the left and/or hyperbole.I agree. And if temperament matters to primary voters, who are much more educated on the issues than the voters in the November general election will be, then I think that says a lot about which factors are going to matter.
Gingrich is already a hot candidate rather than a cool one, and he runs the risk of seeming intemperate and out-of-control when he goes off like that. I submit that his decision to go angry in Florida was not just a tactical one; it was dictated by his personality itself. Voters in Florida decided that was not the sort of man they wanted facing Obama, or in the Oval Office.
I think more evidence of Gingrich's temperament problem is revealed in the aftermath of his defeat in Florida. No, I'm not talking about his refusal to call Romney and congratulate him. That's no big deal to me and will soon be forgotten.
But what was Gingrich's first instinct after losing fair and square to Romney? Sue.
Okay, so it's not technically suing, but resorting to procedural tricks is, well, kind of petty, don't you think?
And I kind of think that is an indication of the kind of guy Gingrich is. He thinks he's so important to history that he'll do anything to win. He's a true believer in his own awesomeness. So much so that his personal actions are excused because, you know, history. He's an egomaniac.
Romney? He's just willing to do anything to win because he wants to win. You know, the normal kind of inflated ego that all politicians have.
And just to clarify one point: I don't think that issues are the only thing that matters, as Neo-neocon took my point, only that it's the most important thing to me. And I wish it would mean more to independents and non-ideologues.
As you can tell, Presidential character does matter to to me. It's why I've reluctantly given up on Gingrich.
But you know what matters to most of them? American Idol and The Bachelor.
I was at the hospital the other day visiting a friend. And one of her older relatives was in the room. The older lady must have been in her 70s or 80s.
They were watching The Bachelor. I was a little embarrassed to be in the same room with these two ladies when the bachelor and the girl stripped naked and went skinny dipping.
So I said something along the lines of, "You know, 30 years ago we would have been shocked to see something like this on TV and now it's on in prime time and is highly rated."
I thought I'd have a sympathetic ear from the older lady. But you know what she said?
"That's true, but it's so much better than watching the politicians. They're always fighting over things and raising a fuss over things. I can't stand it!"
Yeah, that's your typical independent voter. They don't want someone who will fight against Obama. They just want someone to replace him. Someone they can trust. Someone who won't raise too much of a fuss. Someone who looks like a President. Someone like Romney.