Steve Fossets Vanishing Act

[Ima Swinger]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

I don't usually open myself up for criticism, but here goes.
People who have money owe you and I absolutely nothing. It's nice when those people give money to the needy, or a charity, but they don't owe it. They don't need to "give back" to the comunity, that's ridiculous. Nobody tells me where and who to give money to (except my wife and the IRS ), so I don't just expect the rich to take up slack. They made there money, so we should just go out and make our own and do with it what we please. I'm not a heartless dude, I just think that your money is your money, so give to the needy or a charity or invest it, or bury it in your back yard for me to find......hee hee.

Ima

 

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[joya_dorado]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

I don't usually open myself up for criticism, but here goes.
People who have money owe you and I absolutely nothing. It's nice when those people give money to the needy, or a charity, but they don't owe it. They don't need to "give back" to the comunity, that's ridiculous. Nobody tells me where and who to give money to (except my wife and the IRS ), so I don't just expect the rich to take up slack. They made there money, so we should just go out and make our own and do with it what we please. I'm not a heartless dude, I just think that your money is your money, so give to the needy or a charity or invest it, or bury it in your back yard for me to find......hee hee.

I agree 100%. Widders and orphans deserve a helping hand but that's the extent of my generosity.

Ima

 

[ericwt]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

I happen to admire Steve Fosset. Anyone that can challenge and go beyond where we have gone before is a fine person in my book. Plus he is a master of publicity and showmanship.

I hope he is found alive.

The idea that the rich need to take care of the poor is ridiculous. No one cared about me when I was starving and struggling to survive.

I can now help others as I see fit. But there is no law that says I have to lift a finger to help anyone.

BTW: I am a former desert rat. But a current don't tread on me Libertarian. Socialist ideas make me sick! Capitalism is where it is at.

 

[Casull]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

I happen to admire Steve Fosset. Anyone that can challenge and go beyond where we have gone before is a fine person in my book. Plus he is a master of publicity and showmanship.

I hope he is found alive.

The idea that the rich need to take care of the poor is ridiculous. No one cared about me when I was starving and struggling to survive.

I can now help others as I see fit. But there is no law that says I have to lift a finger to help anyone.

BTW: I am a former desert rat. But a current don't tread on me Libertarian. Socialist ideas make me sick! Capitalism is where it is at.

Eric, I agree 100% with 90% of your post. I just don't see that Fosset went anywhere that we haven't already gone before. He just did it slower and with a lot of gas.

 

[ericwt]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

Actually he has set 115 new world records or worlds firsts. Currently I think he still holds 5 world records. Yea, in the infinity of all things that means nothing.

The world needs nut job showmen. Otherwise we would be hearing about Paris Hilton or Britney Spears on the news. You don't want that do you?

 

[Ima Swinger]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

Ericwt, now that's funny.

Ima

 

[Casull]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

Ericwt, now that's funny.

Agreed.

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

Hi: While I am not particularly a Fosset fan -in fact I didn't know that he existed until recently - I do admire him for doing things that many times put his life on the line.

The remark that he just "went for a balloon ride" was a bit silly. I would suggest to the author that he does some research and see just how many have died or simply disappeared trying to go on "just such a balloon ride". As for his other records, check up on the fatalities associated with them.

I am a Commercial Pilot , X USAF, and can appreciate what he has done.
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I do envy his toys , sigh nicer than my pore mule, but he has earned the right to have fun as he sees it. Just think, that MD that you have could keep a homeless person eating for a couple of months, gonna sell it and donate the money to a shelter? How about that extra car or fishing boat, let alone the different types of cameras? If not, then there is nothing further to be said other it is simple jealousy.

Don Jose de La Mancha

 

[joya_dorado]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

Now here's an interesting tidbit... Something called a Supervision Camera is being used in the search for Fosset. This technology just might be applicable for less noble uses... like searching for treasure perhaps?
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2007/09/fossettcamera

 

[spyguy]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

WHOA, FELLAS! It seems that some of us have lost the plot here.... I started this post to pay tribute to a guy who embodies the American spirit of perseverance, guts and determination with every cell in his body. Not to start a socio-economic debating donneybrook! LOL The only reason he was able to pursue these challenges was b/c he already had mastered the ultimate game of capitalism.
The fact is, it's not so much WHAT Steve Fosset accomplished, but what it REPRESENTS.... Which is the never-say-die attitude in the face of adversity & critics --- like many people above.
For those of you who want to continue the fight though let me at least offer you some tips:
1). Always keep your guard up!
2). When you throw a punch w/ your RIGHT hand, you have to lead w/ your LEFT foot. (and vice versa)
3). Whether in a boxing match, a war, or a debate you should always look for openings and opportunities to take the fight to your opponent.
HH
-spyguy

 

[joya_dorado]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

WHOA, FELLAS! It seems that some of us have lost the plot here.... I started this post to pay tribute to a guy who embodies the American spirit of perseverance, guts and determination with every cell in his body. Not to start a socio-economic debating donneybrook! LOL The only reason he was able to pursue these challenges was b/c he already had mastered the ultimate game of capitalism.
The fact is, it's not so much WHAT Steve Fosset accomplished, but what it REPRESENTS.... Which is the never-say-die attitude in the face of adversity & critics --- like many people above.
For those of you who want to continue the fight though let me at least offer you some tips:
1). Always keep your guard up!
2). When you throw a punch w/ your RIGHT hand, you have to lead w/ your LEFT foot. (and vice versa)
3). Whether in a boxing match, a war, or a debate you should always look for openings and opportunities to take the fight to your opponent.
HH
-spyguy

Heck I already kicked the table over, grabbed a fistful of dollars, jumped on my horse and rode outta town.

 

[hat_man]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

Hello all. Just throwing my 2 cents in here. (And I know I'm going to take a lot of heat but here goes) Fosset wanted to be the first to circumnavigate the earth in a balloon and he did it. He set a goal and accomplished it. If we all did that, even to a lesser extent, we could all accomplish things. I would be 40 pounds lighter and able to keep up with my energetic teenagers. Some would have quit smoking by now or gone after that raise they have always thought they needed.

But on the flip side of all these posts I say this. Maybe he could have spent his money differently, but it was his to spend. To a person on a fixed income or Social Security disability, spending somewhere between $300 and $800 on a metal detector to take out and find hour and hours of pull tabs and clad, with only the hopes that it might find a piece valuable enough to pay for itself and the gas we spend getting there, probably seems pretty damn foolish. For some of these families the cost of a detector might equal a months worth of groceries or a couple of months of heat and lights. They may see us the way we may see Fosset.

And now, as I get off my soap box, let me finish by saying this. We only have control of our lives and what we do with them. We can't make someone do what we wish they would do. We can only hope they would think of others along with themselves. Set goals for yourself and try and achieve them. You might surprise yourself. No mountain ever looks so ominous from the top.

I now present myself to the forum for my flogging.

Hat_man

 

[Ima Swinger]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

Hat_man, no flogging here.
Nicely said.

Ima

 

[Casull]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

The remark that he just "went for a balloon ride" was a bit silly. I would suggest to the author that he does some research and see just how many have died or simply disappeared trying to go on "just such a balloon ride". As for his other records, check up on the fatalities associated with them.

Real, I'll stand by my remark. Sorry you thought it was silly, but if someone has the money to buy the equipment, there is no great skill or physical challenge involved in flying a balloon. Was there some danger involved? Of course, but I'd bet no more than is involved in rock climbing, which does involve a great deal of physical ability and skill. I've already said it 2 or 3 times above; I appreciate Fosset's financial abilities and don't think he has any obligation to spend his money on anything but what he desires. I hold the man no grudge, but what was silly was when he was referred to as a hero. That term is bandied about much too freely today. In fact, shortly after 9-11, my brother-in-law remarked that those residents that died in the towers were "heros". I told him no, they were victims. While all those people were running out of the towers, there were those that were running in (i.e. firemen). The ones running in were the heros. A billionaire with wild hobbies is no hero. You can respect his daring, but it involves no heroics.

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

rtde3,

old buddy, nice guy, and all that stuff.
Would you do me a favor.

If I go missing will you file one of those
missing person forms. And if nothing turns
up after a few weeks, will you call the woman
and till her I am missing.

I know it will come as a shock for her.

Thanks.

have a good un......
SHERMANVILLE

 

[jeff of pa]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

I got you covered Buddy! I will call out the T-net troops to track you down! But how are we to know if you really want to be found??

 

[joya_dorado]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

If Fosset is still alive all they need to do is tell the Student Loan people to find him. Those bloodhounds could track down anyone. Trust me on this. :P

 

[jeff of pa]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

If Fosset is still alive all they need to do is tell the Student Loan people to find him. Those bloodhounds could track down anyone. Trust me on this. :P

or Publisher's Clearing House.
I'm sure he'll receive his letter saying
he may have already won.

 

[solaryellow]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

I said he might have been shot down...he wasn't to far from protected military sensitive areas..
My post disappeared, so here it is again.
Just wild speculation, but hey he was a wild guy....

Too bad satellites can't be used to image areas immediately after such trajedy's i'm sure it could pick up something.

 

[Real de Tayopa Tropical Tramp]

Re: Steve Fosset's Vanishing Act

HI CASUL: Based upon this, then no-one but an amatuer is a hero since the others are "just doing a job that they are paid for", including the firemen of 9/11 and the Military..
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. How should we consider someone who surprises everyone with his or her heroism? What about the person who is expected to behave In a particular way? Is the heroic act quite separate from the person who performs it?
What about the 'ordinary' mother who, without thinking, rushes back to a smoky, flame-engulfed apartment in an attempt to save her helpless child from a hideous death? Is being labeled a hero sometimes simply a matter of surrendering to impulse? What about the otherwise innocuous whistle blower who may go so far as to draw the wrath of authority to protect more vulnerable comrades? We may remember Karen Silkwood, who worked in a nuclear plant where fuel rods used in nuclear fission reactors were made. Already fatally affected by chemical poisoning, Silkwood died in mysterious circumstances after she had spent several months gathering evidence of plutonium contamination throughout the plant. As she acted over an extended period, this may have been 'deliberate' heroism, and yet what had the dying Silkwood to lose? How important is the idea of sacrifice when identifying heroism? But could some people in these same circumstances be seen to be 'merely doing their duty" when they react as did our heroic figures above? Aren't firemen, for instance, supposed to rush into burning buildings? Shouldn't a chaplain in a concentration camp automatically sacrifice himself to save his fellow man?
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Don Jose de La MAncha