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Tom Bradshaw
From:
Walnut Creek, California, USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 11:15 am |
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In a current topic I have been maligned beyond human endurance. I have no quarrel with those who describe me as ignorant, self-centered, vain, muddleheaded, arrogant, immature, tearfully sentimental, and a loudmouth wiseacre. I can't even argue with those who claim I'm dimwitted, a noodle, a clodhopper, and a simpleton. I can't begin to defend myself when I'm described as "tetched," a lunatic, unhinged, senile, addlepated, obtuse, and a raving lunatic.
I haven't moved an eyelash when my masculine and supple body has been called lizard skinned, stooped, shifty-eyed, rotund (at times), emaciated (at times), and possessing a face only a mother could love, like a monkey's mother (which means my recent castigator was able to pick up on that).
Some have said that I have terminal halitosis (which is better than no breath at all), have BO bordering on a stool sample, trench mouth, acne, dandruff, and falling arches. I'll even admit that I have 6 toes on one of my feet, but no one has been able to see that (but it does give me a giddy gait).
I have garnered appellations (all earned incidentally), of "Scum-bucket," "Slime-sack," "Idiot Stick," "Skin Head" (that one hurt), "Yo Yo," "Mr. Tasteless," and "Little Tommy Two-Shoes."
Fortunately no one has accused me of being self-deprecating, otherwise I would become violent, or at least engage in self-flagellation. I'll admit that I too often respond to criticism with vile expletives, creative insults and obscene gestures, to the point that victims have asked me to get tested for Tourette's syndrome (and no offense intended to any other unfortunates with this affliction).
Some descriptions of me are so vile, that revealing them would violate Forum posting rules. Still I have accepted them with humility and grace. However, when a recent poster referred to me as BALD, I must draw the line. All such people have simply failed to get close enough to observe that I have all the hair I need and all the hair that anyone should want. In fact, I accumulated my fortune with the money I saved in not having to buy combs. …Tom
P.S.: To anyone who would like to see what irked Mr. LaPoint, simply drop me a private email and I will share a recent communication I was obliged to send him.
To Myron, Retcop88 and slick: Identify what you consider to be the most important (and unsubstantiated) conclusion I make on my web site, SteelGuitarHistory.com, then ask for the kind of document that would convince you that my conclusion is correct. I'll mail you a copy of the document.[This message was edited by Tom Bradshaw on 21 June 2002 at 12:18 PM.] |
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Bill Crook
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Goodlettsville, TN , Spending my kid's inheritance
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 11:28 am
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Tom.....
It's obvious that everyone loves you to death......
Keep up the good work and be happy.
(What's happening here folks,???? Is this pick on everybody month at the forumn?? I'm seeing a lot of bashing. Why ??? )
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Roy Thomson
From:
Wolfville, Nova Scotia,Canada
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 11:35 am
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As previously stated Tom, I appreciate
the facts you presented. I would rather
be aware than unaware.
It is obvious from reading the above post
" the truth has set you free ".
Roy T. |
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Frank Estes
From:
Huntsville, AL
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 12:05 pm
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| Fortunately no one has accused me of being self-deprecating, otherwise I would become violent, or at least engage in self-flagellation. |
Tom, Don't you really mean self-flatulence?  
I never could figure out the real "le point" to Mr. LaPoint's posts and then we realize there really was not one...humpity-hump-hump  |
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Gord Cole
From:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 2:42 pm
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Dan:
" 6wpm"!
Time well spent!
Gord |
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slick
From:
Calhoun Georgia
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 3:44 pm
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Tom,
I like Retcop was promised documented proof
of your accusations over a year ago.I have received no documented proof.Im am of the opinion that you have nothing.With all due respect,prove it or walk away and leave it alone.
Slick
Wayne Broyles |
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Richard Plummer
From:
nashville tennessee
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 4:54 pm
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Hey Slick and Retrocop.You both seem so mean.Apparently you both are to ridgid in your beliefs to accept what is in Toms post.In answer to peoples provious posts,I never personally lost money in the MSA deal,but I would be hesitant to put my hard earned and I do mean hard earned moneyup and worry I wouldnt get what I payed for.If you want to more power to you.I currently have an Emmons Legrande 111 on order and feel confidant on delivery of my product.
Tom Has shown proof on his website for you to read.Probably the information you want is on that site.So please dont insult him and tell him to put up or shut up.Obviously he has put up and has done his part. |
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Al Johnson
From:
Sturgeon Bay, WI USA
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Posted 21 Jun 2002 6:25 pm
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I guess I know nothing about any of this. ButI enjoy the tapes that Tom sells and I am always happy with my dealings with Tom over more then 20 years. Always did what he said he would do. That doesn't happen everywhere.
Thank you Tom, appreciate you.
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slick
From:
Calhoun Georgia
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Posted 22 Jun 2002 4:08 pm
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Richard,
Im not a mean person at all,im a gentle and caring man.I dont understand how my request
for proof can be an insult to Tom.I have read
Mr Bradshaw's "MSA conclusion" response over and over,it proves nothing.If you would be so kind please point out anything that he
proved in his conclusion,not opinions,hearsay
or speculation but concrete,solid,no doubt about proof.In my humble opinion that's what
you gotta have when you are trying to destroy
someone.If i came across as being mean spirited to anyone,i apoligize.
Slick
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Jim Phelps
From:
Mexico City, Mexico
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Posted 22 Jun 2002 10:08 pm
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I'm convinced both Tom and Reece are very nice guys. Tom is taking a stand for something he really believes is a wrong which should be righted. That forces Reece to defend himself against what he believes is a false accusation. That doesn't mean either of them walks on water or can't make an error in judgement. Bashing either of them for what they're doing or may have done just isn't right!
There's been a lot of Bible-quoting going on around this Forum, and that's fine with me, I believe every word in it, so here's a little more for you: "Who among you is without sin?" We all have a right to be interested in these goings on, and the right to freedom of expression of our opinions whether we're directly involved or not. This is still America, remember? But let's not also forget that we are expected to have some reasonable control. I could never believe that this country's founding fathers ever intended freedom of expression to include the kind of mean-spirited crap dealt-out by such as Lapoint on this public Forum. That's just classless BS and yes we have the right to say it but it belongs more behind the local dive barroom.
We do also have the right to accuse anyone of wrongdoing if that is what we believe and that is what Tom has done. Reece has basically said that he had nothing to do with the MSA victims but new MSA will nonetheless compensate the victims.
Given that my personal opinion of who's right or wrong means nothing, I still must admit that it looks to me as if the problem is being worked out, and of course I sincerely hope so. I don't know Tom or Reece well as some of you do, but I've exchanged emails a couple times with both of them and believe they are both very intelligent and well-mannered people. Oftentimes, intelligent people still make big mistakes. Tom and Reece may have both made at least a couple. We can be interested but let's not resort to becoming a lynchmob for either of them!
I just have two remaining observations on this whole escapade: 1. It's strange that Tom apparantly hasn't mailed out the proof documents that he alledgely promised several people who requested them. As seen, this casts doubt on his credibility. 2. It's strange that Reece has not sued Tom for libel and slander. This casts doubt on his credibility as well. Many have asked, "But is Tom really doing this to right a wrong, or some other reason?", and "Is Reece and MSA compensating the depositors out of a desire to make things right (also implying some admission of guilt) or to just end it and make everyone happy, while maintaining no personal guilt?" I believe the true answers are within each man's mind and will probably remain there, and that's OK. Neither of them answers to US. We can be interested bystanders in the continuing saga, but let's stop with the name-calling and judging, and play some music. [This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 22 June 2002 at 11:33 PM.] |
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Richard Plummer
From:
nashville tennessee
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Posted 23 Jun 2002 5:17 am
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| Hi Jim Phelps:My Email sender isnt working.Please email me and let me know how Lorena is doing and did she ever fill the steel position? |
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Mark Herrick
From:
Bakersfield, CA
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Posted 23 Jun 2002 11:00 am
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Yes, The Constitution gives us the right to freedom of speech.
Unfortunately, it doesn't also give us the brains to know when it is and isn't appropriate to excercise that right... |
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Jim Phelps
From:
Mexico City, Mexico
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Posted 23 Jun 2002 11:13 am
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| Mark, I couldn't agree with you more. All the laws, education and government programs in the world will never give anyone common sense or class. You just end up with a well-educated jerk. |
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b0b
From:
Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 23 Jun 2002 12:48 pm
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| Enough of this crap! |
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