C James

The problem as I see it is: what is the cause of the multiple personalities? If my theory is correct (always doubtful) and it's a severing of the tissue connecting the left and right hemispheres of his brain, he can't re-integrate, as there is no way to repair the damage that caused the separation. I hope I'm wrong. However, there would be at least one way to get "rid" of David: Oliver would have to wear an eye patch over whichever eye is on the side of the brain that "David" controls.

Died!?!!? I do hope you mean you just got tired and fell asleep, as the other alternative is, well, worse, and also usually permanent. Have fun reading! It's a great chapter! I think we know who (he of the great legs) will be Garrets new love interest!

ROFL! Yep, the three of us all started seperate threads, within a few seconds of one another! This should be a clue as to how we feel about DoH! DK, I loved this chapter! The opening "battle" scene was very well done, and that it was a simulation worked perfectly! I also REALLY like Ada's developing attitude! (especially her shocking response to being called a bucket.. ) I'll do a more detailed post later, but for now, I really loved this chapter, and have only my usual critisisim: I hated that it ended! Thank you DK and Emoe!

Well, OK, OK, I suppose I can share some info... There is going to be a Scavenger hunt, it's going to be here at GA, and it's going to be great!

BUAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kevin, that made me laugh out loud so hard my side hurt!!! My favorite line: "I sauntered (I was going for a gay book after all) over to the Gay Studies section." Thank you Kevin, for once again brightening my day! CJ

It's up! Wow, I beat Philistine!!! Chapter 11 BTW, I haven't read it yet (I'll be doing that immediately after posting) but I see one slightly confusing thing: It says "Chapter 10" at the top, though the first few sentences prove it's really not chapter 10. Does this mean we can tease Emoe about it? I'm off to read! Thanks DK and Emoe!!!

Well, just a few more hours (assuming prior Fridays are an indication) and we will see Ch 11 of DoH! I can't wait to see what happens. I'm betting that Currier ship plays a role...

Please bear in mind that everything I say is just my opinion, and I might well be wrong. That's not true, or at least, it's a grievous over-simplification. Party affiliation is not determined by religion. For example, the largest denominational group in the US is the Catholic Church, and a majority of Catholics are Democrats. However, it is true that a substantial percentage of the Republican "Base" is primarily motivated by religion, as they feel Republicans are more in line with their agenda (and IMHO they are largely correct in that assessment, unfortunately). So, this is something that is true in part (true for some, though not most Republican voters). I personally don't see any reason why Israel would need any "green light" from the US to attack Iran, (EXCEPT if they need help). They haven't asked for such "permission" in the past, so why start now? The big question on an Israeli attack is IMHO HOW would they do it; The logistics are major obstacle here. Now this is a critical question in my mind, which is why I highlighted it. I'm not sure what overall GA policy is on this, but so far as I know, civil political discourse is only banned in the lounge specifically, and in other areas due to being off-topic. IMHO, the key issues in this case are what DK's preferences on the matter are. This forum is, essentially, like being a guest in his house, and we are like two guests talking in the corner of his living room. I hope DK will weigh in if he objects. (DK?) To be honest, I was surprised to see DK

Redlight, you must be under enormous stress right now, but IMHO the good news is that she hasn't reacted with hostility, from what you say. IMHO, the counseling is a good idea, because any competent counselor will focus on ways to get your mother to accept things, and not on changing the unchangeable. However, if on the off chance you get a counselor who does not realize what the Psychiatric community has realized for over three decades (that homosexuality is not an illness, and therefor cannot be "cured") don't let them push you around; chew them out and demand (don't ask, demand) a competent counselor. Take care and good luck, and please keep us posted. Best Wishes; CJ

Happy Birthday Gary!! :king:

Hurmph! BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Poor Emoe: you have just had your humanity questioned, by a Goat! As for the Courier ship, though.... They must be up to something! They are faster then Garret's ship, so why are they still around? I think they might be trying to track him. Ummm, This is very interesting, given the conversation about cloning Emoe. So, he has a lot of friends out there, eh? Do they all look exactly like him? And 14 more? 14 more clones to make? Seriously though, do you mean 14 more chapters of DoH??? So it's only going to be about 35 chapters?

Congress has less say in foreign policy that the President does, so I don't think we will see any changes (for better or worse) in foreign policy as a result of the elections this November. The one thing here that frankly scares the hell out of me is that I don't see anyone (in either party) acknowledging the real cause of the crisis with Iran: Iran's own internal instability. Their government has to provoke crises to retain power (If you look at it from that perspective, it's obvious, because they stir the pot ever time things settle down, hardly a rational act under normal circumstances with a covert program!), and that is what drives their foreign policy. Therefor, all the talk of "deals" is futile: The Iranian government will not keep any deal, because it is against it's interest to do so. What is scaring me so much is that I see all too many officials acting as if Iran's foreign policy is driven by external factors, not internal ones. That shows that they do not comprehend the situation, and that terrifies me. As for the Democrats, many of their top leadership (Such as John Kerry and Hillary Clinton) have criticized the Bush administration for not being tough enough on Iran. On one hand, this is good, assuming it's not just political hot air. However, it also displays an ignorance of the situation: Iran can't be pushed into backing down, so a hard line is counter-productive. It's internal problems (the threat of overthrow by revolution) preclude any sort of "peace" (they need crisis and confrontation to hold on to any vestige of public support). Therefor, they have to be confrontational. The smart way to play this is to not play their game: Minimalize them so that they don't get the crises they seek, and then strike by surprise when necessary. Also, give every possible aid to those seeking to fight the Mullahs inside Iran. With any luck, their government will soon fall (if it wasn't in danger, it would not be intentionally provoking and exacerbating crises). As for the Democrats, they are about to hand an enormous present to Karl Rove (Chief Bush political strategist). Former US President Jimmy Carter is about to host the former President of Iran on a visit to the US. Carter, if one is charitable towards him, is a bumbling fool. It was his meddling in the Korea crisis in the 90's that produced the "Agreed Framework" that precluded Clinton getting tough with them, and of course they promptly ignored it when they felt like it. There is also his role in the Venezuelan elections, and many other blunders (to give him the benefit of the doubt) since leaving office. Now, he plans to host the former President of Iran, just weeks before the US elections. The Bush administration could (and should) invoke the Logan act, which makes it illegal for a private citizen to attempt to conduct diplomacy. However, they won't: This is a political gift from heaven for the Republicans, and the Democrats don't seem to see it yet. It will be child's play for the Republicans to point to this, and the conflicting Democratic statements on Iran (they certainly are not in agreement, and so mainly avoid the issue) and paint them, yet again, as incompetent on national security. And in this case, if the Democrats do nothing, the Republicans will have the added advantage of being right. What the Democrats need to do, both for the good of their party and country, is to decide upon a party platform plank regarding Iran: That it shall not be allowed to have nuclear weapons, period. This would not only steal the Republican's thunder, but it would gain a march on them. They could also say that they would not be repeating the Republican mistake on Korea. But first and foremost, they need to treat Jimmy Carter like the Republicans did Richard Nixon: as a Pariah. BTW, Libya gave up it's weapons program as a direct result of the US threat. However, that parallel does not apply to Iran. Kadafi faces no threat of internal overthrow so has no need to provoke confrontation. The dynamic is different: that route won't work in Iran. The only thing that might is to cause long-term internal disruptions in Iran that can be blamed on their government's actions (such as cutting off their gasoline). The Mullahs have no fear of a US air strike: They have made certain that many of the targets would cause huge civilian losses if hit, so a US strike would play into their hands, because they are concerned with their regime, not their country or people. I still favor a US strike, though, as a lessor evil, if it's the only way to stop them acquiring nuclear weapons. BTW, if the Iranian Mullahs start to feel more public unrest, I predict that they will certainly provoke a war with Israel. They would have no reason not to do so (the more damaging the Israeli reaction, the better, from their perspective).

Hi! Welcome to GA and the Forums!!!

What Goat?

James, congratulations. What you did is about the hardest thing anyone can do.

Thank you Jay!! And congratulations on your 100th post, too! My sincere thanks to everyone who has commented on my story, here or elsewhere. I've been overwhelmed by the responses, and I'm now officially hooked! Thanks again everyone! CJ

Ten times that, in fact!

1000 posts!!! Congratulations, Kevin!!!! You make GA a very special place. Your posts brighten the day of us all. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Compaq! I'm sorry to hear that you can't trust your friends, but I can well understand that. I hope things improve for you. I hope you came through Katrina OK, and I'll bet you have some stories to tell!

I suggest that you have a long talk with your source, preferably in a public place so there are witnesses. I hope your source is right, though! I'd love to see more of Cody! Toby too, but Cody is my favorite character.

Hmmm... I think a clue can be found in your user-name: EMoe57. This makes perfect sense, if there are at least 56 more of you... I know that feeling all too well! BTW, DK, I think I'm adapting well to the end of the DO series and the beginning of Dreams of Humanity; I've stopped accusing you of being a time-traveler and now accuse you of making clones. Don't worry, though. I'm not accusing you of anything illegal, because, so far as I know, only human cloning is illegal, and so far as I know you have only cloned Emoe. I wish it was Friday! I want to see what that Currier ship is up to!!

Thank you Vance, for another great story!!! It was beautifully done, with a perfect ending!