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Published: May 7, 2008

Out of Sight

Just wanted to let you know that I and my friends who have been interviewed for this article [Naked City, "Hidden in Plain Sight," Natalie Hope McDonald, May 1, 2008] are really happy with the writing. Natalie has done a great job.

I am getting many positive e-mails about the way she has told the story. Just wanted to let you know. But I am sure you already know.

S
Via citypaper.net

Editor's note: Greg Neubeck is a regular contributor of free-form nationalist polemics to citypaper.net comment threads. This is his print debut.

Does America want to elect any Democrat [Slant, "That's the Ticket," David Faris, May 1, 2008]? The average American is appalled at the ever-escalating price of gasoline and transportation and the impact that these costs are having on the family budget. Further, as we're well aware, transportation costs ripple through the entire American economy on every essential commodity that we're required to purchase, such as food. Goods prices are accentuated by an erroneous emphasis on an inefficient petroleum substitute, ethanol, which actually inhibits our attempts to achieve higher mileage standards. In an America with POTENTIALLY vast energy resources, why have we allowed ourselves to become willing victims of cartel energy piracy from highly unstable, unfriendly fanatical regimes, from whom we now import a substantial segment of our petroleum needs? Imports continuously drain wealth from America in the form of an unfavorable balance of trade and, conversely, put petro-dollars into the coffers of Islamofacists and others who would destroy America given the opportunity. Were it not for America's dependence on these Middle-East petroleum imports, we could conveniently extricate ourselves from this cauldron of fanaticism and allow the fanatics to wallow in their self-imposed misery and virulent hatred for Western culture.

The fundamental question is, WHO do we blame for this self-imposed dilemma?

America originated nuclear power, and yet we produce only 20 percent of our domestic electrical energy from the nuclear option while countries such as France produce 78 percent, dramatically reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. The safety issue on nuclear power is a non sequitur given the hundreds of thousands of operating hours on U.S. Naval nuclear propulsion systems without incident. But yet, LEFT-WING FRINGE ELEMENTS in our society THAT COMPRISE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE BASE OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY have for 30 years managed to bring America's nuclear industry to a standstill.

Greg Neubeck
via citypaper.net

David Faris responds: Greg, the sense that I'm getting from your response is that LEFT-WING FRINGE ELEMENTS may be responsible for some of our problems. I'll be sure to check into it.

Some reflections on Marvin [The Clog, "FREE MARVIN HARRISON," E. James Beale, May 2, 2008]: The guy who cuts my hair went to Roman around the same time as Marvin. He says there was a great debate about who was the fastest in the school — Marvin or another young speedster. To settle the issue the student body briefly blocked off Vine Street and the two raced. Marvin was fastest. I read the account in the Inquirer and it mentioned that Marvin is now from Elkins Park. I am not sure, but I am guessing that Marvin grew up not far from Playmakers at 25th and Thompson: Marvin's bar and the scene of the shooting. And I am not sure, but I imagine that it is a great asset to that neighborhood to have Marvin and his businesses there. A stand-up guy can make a change. A stand-up guy can also run into conflict. I hope Marvin comes though this with his integrity intact. I hope the kid's eye is OK.

"The Rats"
Via citypaper.net

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