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Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 11:28:44 am PDT

I can tell where my own shoe pinches me.

— Cervantes

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1 macintush  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:29:52am

I'm sleepy

2 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:30:03am

Thanks, Charles!

3 itellu3times  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:30:05am

Fed lowered rates another quarter point.

4 yitzy  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:31:11am

Woot! Got the new Dell Laptop yesterday. Cool, huh? With a Bluetooth mouse to boot! Yay for me!

Oh...and Obama's still an idiot.

5 Charles  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:31:31am

Amazingly slow news day today. Top story:

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

6 itellu3times  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:33:00am

re: #5 Charles

Amazingly slow news day today. Top story:

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

Ha, I mentioned that last night!

7 BrianA  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:33:43am

re: #5 Charles

Amazingly slow news day today. Top story:

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

Can you blame her? It was Neil Diamond night.

/falls asleep thinking about it

8 MandyManners  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:34:03am

re: #5 Charles

Amazingly slow news day today. Top story:

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

Where's Britney?

9 ethanxxx  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:34:17am

What ever happened with Al Not-So-Sharpton closing down New York City?

10 JammieWearingFool  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:34:21am

Good afternoon, folks.

And good morning to those on the left coast.

11 BulgarWheat  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:34:32am

re: #5 Charles

call it reverenend wright/obama fatigue from yesterday.

12 Dianna  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:34:36am

re: #3 itellu3times

Do you think that's inflationary? I do, but I am not an economist; further, I grant that I'm a bit of an alarmist on inflation.

13 Sol Roth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:34:37am

I can tell where my underwear pinches me. What does Cervantes mean here?

Pinche philosopher.

14 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:36:01am

re: #5 Charles

Amazingly slow news day today. Top story:

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

Well, to be fair to Paula, the way they were running the show last night was confusing at best. They started off saying they were going to hold off judging until contestants had sung both of their two songs, then brought everybody out, before they had all finished two. Stupid idea.

I think they tried this to keep from running over their timeslot, because Ryan Seacrest talks too much, and can't keep the show from running over.

15 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:36:11am

re: #12 Dianna

Do you think that's inflationary? I do, but I am not an economist; further, I grant that I'm a bit of an alarmist on inflation.

I thought that inflation was caused by printing more money.

16 NJDhockeyfan  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:36:15am

Here's some good news from across the pond...

British teenager charged with terrorism

17 yitzy  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:36:41am

re: #5 Charles

Amazingly slow news day today. Top story:

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

/I question the timing...on my NEW DELL LAPTOP!

18 bryantms  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:37:01am

Phew...still recovering from yesterday's thread.

19 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:37:26am

re: #17 yitzy

/I question the timing...on my NEW DELL LAPTOP!

Excellent! Inspiron, or XPS?

20 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:37:28am
" The Democratic dogfight for the presidential nomination is a gift that keeps on giving. Without it, we would never witness the liberal mainstream media divided between the Obama and Clinton camps. Thus we see -- with the rest of the nation for a change -- things out in the open which would have been buried had it been otherwise. And so on Tuesday morning, all three cable news networks showed the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's National Press Club speech on "the black religious experience," live and in its glorious entirety. " By Lisa Fabrizio Courtesy of The American Spectator.

Comments anybody...

21 MandyManners  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:37:33am

re: #13 Sol Roth

I can tell where my underwear pinches me. What does Cervantes mean here?

Pinche philosopher.

Your undies pinch you? You need new ones.

22 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:38:09am

re: #16 NJDhockeyfan

Here's some good news from across the pond...

British teenager charged with terrorism

I'm bewildered by the connection to the medical profession.

23 macintush  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:38:14am

Has Obama dropped a quarter point yet?

24 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:38:37am

re: #22 debutaunt

I'm bewildered by the connection to the medical profession.

Doogie al-Houser, M.D.?

25 bryantms  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:38:48am

re: #20 Conservative in Liberal Hands

I think that with how long the Dem nomination is going, they are registering many more voters and will thus win the nomination. (Let's hope I'm wrong.)

26 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:39:03am

re: #23 macintush

Has Obama dropped a quarter point yet?

His favorables dropped seven points.

27 Edouard  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:39:06am

littlegreenfootballs.com is back on top of Lions Gate Films when the term "lgf" is searched on google! The Lizard Nation is once again #1

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=lgf

28 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:39:35am

re: #27 Edouard

littlegreenfootballs.com is back on top of Lions Gate Films when the term "lgf" is searched on google! The Lizard Nation is once again #1

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=lgf

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

29 Sharmuta  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:39:49am

A Cervantes quote calls for some Man of La Mancha

The Impossible Dream

30 Bubblehead II  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:39:51am

Good news for gun owners

Appeals court dismisses NY suit vs. gun industry

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the city's claims against the manufacturers and wholesale sellers of firearms, saying a federal law granted them immunity.

31 bryantms  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:39:54am

re: #27 Edouard

littlegreenfootballs.com is back on top of Lions Gate Films when the term "lgf" is searched on google! The Lizard Nation is once again #1

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=lgf

Same on Live Search!

[Link: search.live.com...]

32 The Other Les  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:40:05am

re: #1 macintush

I'm sleepy

Oddly enough I'm sleepy too.

33 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:40:11am

The first Lions Gate film I can remember seeing was The Killing Fields.

34 Sol Roth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:40:33am

re: #21 MandyManners

Your undies pinch you? You need new ones.

Ah, okay. He meant it as a complaint about his cobbler, or his own failure to select the appropriate shoe size.

35 ethanxxx  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:40:42am

re: #27 Edouard

littlegreenfootballs.com is back on top of Lions Gate Films when the term "lgf" is searched on google! The Lizard Nation is once again #1

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=lgf

There we go. I was looking for an excuse to drink early today...

DRANGK!

36 Dianna  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:40:42am

re: #15 debutaunt

That's one way; however, in this era, when "money" is imaginary, loosening the cost of credit...well.

It could be inflationary. I think it is, but see my earlier caveats.

37 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:41:05am

re: #32 The Other Les

Oddly enough I'm sleepy too.

Too many burritos for lunch?

38 The Other Les  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:41:52am

re: #37 Ward Cleaver

Too many burritos for lunch?

Ramen noodle soup.

39 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:42:03am

re: #25 bryantms

I think that with how long the Dem nomination is going, they are registering many more voters and will thus win the nomination. (Let's hope I'm wrong.)

I believe it was Dr. Heinlein who said "No one ever went broke betting against human stupidity". I'm hoping that half of the Demonutz will sit on their hands when their candidate isn't nominated.

40 yitzy  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:42:10am

re: #19 Ward Cleaver

Excellent! Inspiron, or XPS?

Inspirion 1720, with upgraded processor and memory (I forget the details). Integrated web cam is pretty cool; new for me anyway. It's a big (17"?) monitor so it's not super portable, but serves my porpoises well. Hope it lasts awhile.... B-)

41 EC Marm  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:42:23am

re: #23 macintush

Has Obama dropped a quarter point yet?


No, but he applauded the Feds' attempt to make U.S. interest rates shari'a compliant.

/ht ward clever prior thread

42 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:43:07am
43 Sol Roth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:43:36am

re: #30 Bubblehead II

Good news for gun owners

Appeals court dismisses NY suit vs. gun industry

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the city's claims against the manufacturers and wholesale sellers of firearms, saying a federal law granted them immunity.

The lawsuit, originally filed in 2000 under former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, sought no monetary damages but claimed suppliers marketed guns to legitimate buyers knowing they would then be used illegally.

He never would have gotten my vote for this very reason. I did respect him greatly for his dedication post 9/11 though.

44 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:44:28am

re: #41 EC Marm

re: #41 EC Marm

No, but he applauded the Feds' attempt to make U.S. interest rates shari'a compliant.

/ht ward clever prior thread

Que shari'a, shari'a. What ever will be, will be.

HeHeHeHe

45 Ojoe  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:44:49am

Tonight is Walpurgis Night

46 MandyManners  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:45:28am

re: #34 Sol Roth

Ah, okay. He meant it as a complaint about his cobbler, or his own failure to select the appropriate shoe size.

His cobbler makes his undies? He wears shoes on his butt?

47 macintush  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:46:24am

Hey, has anybody noticed the price of gasoline at the pump? It seems to keep going up here.

48 JammieWearingFool  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:47:24am

It's my birthday and I'm working.

Isn't there a government program to prevent such a calamity?

49 itellu3times  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:47:25am

re: #12 Dianna

Do you think that's inflationary? I do, but I am not an economist; further, I grant that I'm a bit of an alarmist on inflation.

It weakens the dollar, it's a giveawy to the banks, and it's inflationary. Other than that, it's great. IMHO. Should directly translate to another thirty cents or so in gasoline prices, so JP Morgan can make up for their bad finance. Hoorah.

50 rabidsquirrel  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:47:44am

re: #47 macintush

Hey, has anybody noticed the price of gasoline at the pump? It seems to keep going up here.

I've decided to quit buying gas, and just urinate in the tank after consuming any appreciable amount of whiskey or moonshine.

51 Ojoe  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:48:21am

re: #48 JammieWearingFool

Ah, it is not a calamity, imagine if you could not work.

52 zmdavid  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:48:39am

re: #48 JammieWearingFool

It's my birthday and I'm working.

Isn't there a government program to prevent such a calamity?


Sort of. Planned Parenthood is only partially government funded.

53 Ojoe  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:48:49am

re: #50 rabidsquirrel

That will corrode your engine

54 Silhouette  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:48:53am

I thought elves made shoes. Chinese elves.

And cookies. They make cookies.

55 Dianna  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:48:58am

re: #47 macintush

With one thing and another, my Male is in charge of filling the cars. He's mentioned it.

Fortunately, since we live five minutes from his work and I take the train, we don't have to fill up too often.

56 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:49:06am

re: #36 Dianna

That's one way; however, in this era, when "money" is imaginary, loosening the cost of credit...well.

It could be inflationary. I think it is, but see my earlier caveats.

Friedman's definition is easier to follow.

Friedman was the leading proponent of the monetarist school of economic thought. He maintained that there is a close and stable link between inflation and the money supply, mainly that the phenomenon of inflation is to be regulated by controlling the amount of money poured into the national economy by the Federal Reserve Bank. Friedman's arguments were designed to counter popular claims that inflation at the time was the result of increases in the oil price, or increases in wages: as he wrote,

Inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon.

—Milton Friedman, A Monetary History of the United States 1867-1960 (1963)

57 Sol Roth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:49:10am

re: #46 MandyManners

I thought you were engaging in Cervantes-esque philosophy to interpret his meaning.

In the explicit sense, I do need some new unmentionalbles as though.

Pinche clothes chopping.

58 Ringo the Gringo  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:49:35am

Every man is as God made him, ay, and often worse.
~ Cervantes

59 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:49:46am

re: #47 macintush

Hey, has anybody noticed the price of gasoline at the pump? It seems to keep going up here.

See US Snooze and befarts Sorry, your SUV is now worthless

60 itellu3times  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:49:55am

re: #15 debutaunt

I thought that inflation was caused by printing more money.

Printing more money means banks will give it away cheaper. If the fed loans it to them cheaper, same difference.

61 macintush  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:50:15am

Maybe we could rig a sort of "Breathalyzer-direct-to-intake-manifold" device for designated drivers to carry!

I'm not sure I'd want everybody peeing into my gas tank.

62 rabidsquirrel  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:50:40am

re: #53 Ojoe

That will corrode your engine

You should see my liver.

63 EC Marm  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:51:15am

re: #44 Conservative in Liberal Hands

Que shari'a, shari'a. What ever will be, will be.

HeHeHeHe


Hehehe, I gotta remember that one. Especially the next french car-b-que thread.

64 Dianna  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:51:30am

re: #56 debutaunt

I generally agree with Friedman. Which is why I'm not comfortable with what's happening on the Federal level.

65 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:51:56am

re: #60 itellu3times

Printing more money means banks will give it away cheaper. If the fed loans it to them cheaper, same difference.

The more money in circulation, the less value it has.

66 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:52:08am
67 Bubblehead II  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:52:10am

re: #43 Sol Roth

Well, if he had made it through to the Idaho primaries I would have had to think long and hard about it. But he didn't and the point is moot.

68 bryantms  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:52:17am

For those wanting another brilliant economics lesson from Walter Williams, check out his article on Cigarette Smuggling:

[Link: www.townhall.com...]

69 drewberto  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:52:48am

re: #5 Charles

Amazingly slow news day today. Top story:

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

yea thats because they are suppressing the wright vs obama story so it doesnt make it to the weekend. where it will get exponentially dissected. people will see it a few times and actually look at the mannerism displayed by the o man. chris mathews was on about this very issue last night, not the mannerism thing but the news cycle. looks like the msm took a hint. it would be an interesting study to compare the duration and saturation of an obama speech and then cross reference it to whether the speech was generally perceived as having a positive or negative impact on his campaign.

70 loppyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:53:02am

re: #48 JammieWearingFool

It's my birthday and I'm working.

Isn't there a government program to prevent such a calamity?

Happy Birthday Jammie!

71 Ojoe  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:53:17am

re: #62 rabidsquirrel

Just don't drink CH3NO2

(Nitromethane, dragster fuel)

72 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:53:20am

re: #64 Dianna

I generally agree with Friedman. Which is why I'm not comfortable with what's happening on the Federal level.

The government futzing with the economy - what could go wrong?

73 Dianna  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:53:28am

re: #59 Conservative in Liberal Hands

My SUV is ten years old; I'm keeping it until the wheels fall off. It's worth having, no matter what anyone would pay for it.

74 MandyManners  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:53:47am

re: #47 macintush

Hey, has anybody noticed the price of gasoline at the pump? It seems to keep going up here.

No shit? Really? Where do you live?

75 taxfreekiller[deleted]  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:53:48am
76 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:53:50am

Has anyone seen 'gettinby' today ?

77 Dianna  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:54:43am

re: #72 debutaunt

LOL!

And then, I shudder.

78 rabidsquirrel  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:54:45am

re: #44 Conservative in Liberal Hands

re: #41 EC Marm


Que shari'a, shari'a. What ever will be, will be.

HeHeHeHe

Nah, doesn't work.

The future's not ours, to see

They know the future. It's the caliphate.

79 MandyManners  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:55:13am

re: #57 Sol Roth

I thought you were engaging in Cervantes-esque philosophy to interpret his meaning.

In the explicit sense, I do need some new unmentionalbles as though.

Pinche clothes chopping.

You chop your clothes?

80 gop_patriot  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:55:16am

re: #72 debutaunt

The government futzing with the economy - what could go wrong?

Yikes. LOL

81 BulgarWheat  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:55:43am

re: #78 rabidsquirrel

There will be no caliphate. Repeat, there will be no caliphate.

/public service message mode off

82 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:56:02am

re: #73 Dianna

My SUV is ten years old; I'm keeping it until the wheels fall off. It's worth having, no matter what anyone would pay for it.

Mine is a 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee - paid for and handles the Crook County potholes just fine, ma'am.

83 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:56:11am

Tomorrow night, IRON MAN! Got my tickets and ready to go.

84 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:56:20am

re: #45 Ojoe

Tonight is Walpurgis Night

Blimmin 'eck - so it is!
Local elections in the good old U.K. tomorrow ...

85 rabidsquirrel  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:57:24am

re: #81 BulgarWheat

There will be no caliphate. Repeat, there will be no caliphate.

/public service message mode off

Shhh! ixnay on the oilerspay.

/don't want to ruin it for the ummah

86 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:57:43am

re: #83 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Tomorrow night, IRON MAN! Got my tickets and ready to go.

You aren't talking about the Hawaiian swimming, biking, running and sweating race, are you.

87 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:58:03am

GAAAAAH I have this horrible rap "song" stuck in my head. Get it out GET IT OUT!

88 macintush  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:58:04am

re: #74 MandyManners

No shit? Really? Where do you live?

Central Florida. I thought maybe it was just tourist season again, or sumpthin.

I guess maybe I coulda made a comment about something more obvious, like, "Hey, anybody remember if John McCain voted to allow drilling in ANWR?", but I didnt really want to start anything.

89 Sharmuta  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:58:08am
That Cervantes has been for many years a great friend of mine, and to my knowledge he has had more experience in reverses than in verses.

Cervantes, from Don Quixote

90 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:58:19am

re: #86 debutaunt

You aren't talking about the Hawaiian swimming, biking, running and sweating race, are you.

Nope

91 bryantms  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:58:35am

Here's a great article from Thomas Sowell explaining why Obama doesn't deserve the nod. Very interesting read: [Link: www.townhall.com...]

Essentially: Are we wanting a black president so bad that we are willing to accept one as awful as Barack Obama?

92 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:58:48am

Hey Kids...slow news day? Cool! We can discuss the proper fitting and selection of shoes!

93 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:59:14am

re: #87 Occasional Reader

GAAAAAH I have this horrible rap "song" stuck in my head. Get it out GET IT OUT!

Here you go.

94 Sharmuta  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:59:30am

re: #87 Occasional Reader

GAAAAAH I have this horrible rap "song" stuck in my head. Get it out GET IT OUT!

The best way to get a song stuck in your head out is to sing another song. Any song. I recommend the Smurf Lalalala song.

95 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:59:40am

re: #48 JammieWearingFool

Happy Birthday Fool!

Mr. T

96 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:59:40am

Gettinby -

If you see this, watch for me. I want to tell you something.

Thanks -
Mama Winger

97 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 11:59:40am

re: #92 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Hey Kids...slow news day? Cool! We can discuss the proper fitting and selection of shoes!

Shut up, you Persian shoe!

98 gop_patriot  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:00:18pm

re: #90 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I'm really looking forward to this movie! Hubby and kids are, too. :)

99 doppelganglander  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:01:06pm

re: #84 yma o hyd

Elections on May Day? That sounds like a fine day to toss Red Ken to the curb.

100 JimmyTheClaw  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:01:27pm

A RIDDLE THAT'LL KILL YOUR BRAIN!
This is going to make you so MAD! There are three words in the English language that end in "gry". ONE is angry and the other is hungry. EveryONE knows what the third ONE means and what it stands for. EveryONE uses them everyday, and if you listened very carefully, I've given you the third word. What is it? _______gry? Send this to 5 People and the answer will pop up on the screen automatically.

101 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:01:38pm

re: #48 JammieWearingFool

Many happy returns on the day, JWF! Hope your's is a good one.

102 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:02:06pm

re: #94 Sharmuta

I recommend the Smurf Lalalala song.

Thankfully, I don't know it.

Okay. Just put on some Brazilian stuff to drown out the rap horror.

103 mrosett  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:02:07pm

OT:
I'm doing a project on new media (among other things), and I was wondering if there was ever any evidence about who planted what became the "dancing memo" with 60 Minutes and Dan Rather. Was it given to them by an outside source, or was it possibly someone who was part of the show?

104 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:02:47pm

re: #45 Ojoe

Tonight is Walpurgis Night

In one of my many trips to France, I was out in Eastern France during the summer soltice, which, in some of the older villages and hamlets, is celebrated in a similar fashion as Walpurgis. Even some running around the woods "nekked ."

The big summer time country wide musical festival is held at the same time.

A whole lot of fun, I may say.

Walter in Golden, Co.

105 goodbrue57  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:03:01pm

I'm trying to understand why Iraq fell apart and where all their hate comes from. Here's some insight into the Muslim mindset from an Iraqi law professor at the University of Pittsburgh.

[Link: muslimlawprof.org...]

106 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:03:09pm

re: #83 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Tomorrow night, IRON MAN! Got my tickets and ready to go.

Don't have tix yet, but can't wait. So excited for Jr. Hopefully he is permanently straight. What a talent.

Been sad for him for a long time. Looking forward to being joyful for him.

Wish him a pile of success.

107 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:04:20pm

re: #47 macintush

Hey, has anybody noticed the price of gasoline at the pump? It seems to keep going up here.

You've still got a way to go - here its meanwhile £5 a gallon - thats about $10 ...
mind - 60% of our petrol price are taxes.

108 loppyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:04:51pm

The lawyer in the office next to mine is the biggest pants on fire liar I think I have ever come across....

On phone..."I've been in court all day"

Really? In shorts?

109 wrenchwench  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:05:00pm

This article from 2004 has been posted at LGF before (although I couldn't find where it was) but I wanted to do it again, with some bold added to words from Obama that contradict any assertions that he didn't hear what Wright was saying:

On a Sunday morning two weeks before he launches his presidential campaign, Obama is at Trinity United Church of Christ on the South Side, gently swaying from side to side under a giant iron cross. [...]

On this particular Sunday, the sea of black worshippers is dotted with a few white folks up in the balcony, clutching copies of The Audacity of Hope they've brought for Obama's book-signing later. Obama, sitting in the third row with his wife and two daughters, Malia and Natasha, stands, claps, prays, and sways along with the rest of the congregation. During the sermon, he watches the preacher carefully and writes notes. When asked by Wright to say a few words, Obama grabs the microphone and stands. "I love you all," he says. "It's good to be back home." The 150-person choir breaks into a chorus of "Barack, Hallelujah! Barack, Hallelujah!"

110 chicagodudewhotrades  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:05:11pm

re: #75 taxfreekiller

Put hezbollah in that group too

111 Sol Roth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:05:27pm

re: #64 Dianna

One reason you see inflation is dollars chasing too few or scarce goods in growing economies. This is supported by expanding economies in India and China gobbling up raw materials in the global exchange.

Artificially depressed interest rates (thanks Fed) lower yields on safe investments such as Treasurys which, in a downturn, are considered a safe haven from the volatility of equities. Seeking higher return, investors then turn to commodities (metals, OIL, gold, wheat) as both "flight to safety" and to chase risky return. Lots of people diving into commodities drive up the price.

Combined, these two phenomenon contribute to the increasing prices that you see at the pump, in gold and at the grocery store.

112 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:05:41pm

re: #106 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Don't have tix yet, but can't wait. So excited for Jr. Hopefully he is permanently straight. What a talent.

Been sad for him for a long time. Looking forward to being joyful for him.

Wish him a pile of success.

Me too. Good actor, hope he has pulled his life together. From the interviews, he was really excited to land this role. He apparently grew up an Iron Man fan. He said he would be willing to shoot 15 movies if he can keep the part.

113 Sol Roth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:06:00pm

re: #67 Bubblehead II

Yes it is Bubblehead II.

114 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:06:30pm

re: #102 Occasional Reader

Thankfully, I don't know it.

Okay. Just put on some Brazilian stuff to drown out the rap horror.

Whatever. You know that you paint yourself blue and put on a white had, white shoes and white socks then go and frolic with a bunch of men and one blonde woman.

115 Charles  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:06:45pm

re: #103 mrosett

OT:
I'm doing a project on new media (among other things), and I was wondering if there was ever any evidence about who planted what became the "dancing memo" with 60 Minutes and Dan Rather. Was it given to them by an outside source, or was it possibly someone who was part of the show?

The most likely suspect is Bill Burkett:

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]

116 gop_patriot  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:07:19pm

re: #102 Occasional Reader

Thankfully, I don't know it.

Okay. Just put on some Brazilian stuff to drown out the rap horror.

I've been listening to the Mediæval Bæbes. It works for bad rap songs, and also helps get the crappy pop stuff that almost all the radio stations play now out of your head. Metal works, too. ;)

117 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:08:07pm

re: #99 doppelganglander

Elections on May Day? That sounds like a fine day to toss Red Ken to the curb.

Gawd - keep fingers crossed!
Pity we can't ger rid of that dolt in No 10 at the same time.

118 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:08:50pm

re: #106 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Don't have tix yet, but can't wait. So excited for Jr. Hopefully he is permanently straight. What a talent.

Been sad for him for a long time. Looking forward to being joyful for him.

Wish him a pile of success.

You know, I wouldn't have picked him for Iron Man... but I can't think of who I WOULD pick.

If Alec Baldwin still looked how he did back when he did Hunt for the Red October, he might have done it He did decently in The Shadow (I think I'm one of maybe 10 people who LIKED the Shadow)

119 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:09:12pm

re: #100 JimmyTheClaw

Hey Claw, told a joke here the other day, and someone asked for more jokes. Told them it was your job! Thanks for the smiles.

120 Cygnus  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:09:21pm

re: #10 JammieWearingFool

Good afternoon, folks.

And good morning to those on the left coast.

It's officially afternoon now. But good day to you.

121 Silhouette  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:09:35pm

re: #92 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Hey Kids...slow news day? Cool! We can discuss the proper fitting and selection of shoes!

The laces should be parallel!

/shoe fit fact #183

122 rabidsquirrel  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:09:41pm

re: #108 loppyd

The lawyer in the office next to mine is the biggest pants on fire liar I think I have ever come across....

On phone..."I've been in court all day"

Really? In shorts?

Maybe he meant in a quart

123 JimmyTheClaw  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:09:42pm

An Irishman goes to confession in St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
'Father, it has been one month since my last confession. I had relations with Nookie Green twice last month.'
The priest tells the sinner, 'You are forgiven. Go out and say three Hail Mary's.'
Soon after, another Irishman enters the confessional. 'Father, it has been two months since my last confession. I've had relations with Nookie Green twice a week for the last two months.'
This time the priest questions, 'Who is Nookie Green?'
'A new woman in the neighborhood,' the sinner replies.
'Very well,' sighs the priest. 'Go and say ten Hail Mary's.'
At Mass the next morning, as the priest prepares to deliver his sermon, A tall, voluptuous, drop dead gorgeous redhead woman enters the sanctuary. The eyes of every man in the church fall upon her as she slowly sashays up the aisle and sits down right in front of the priest.
Her dress is green and very short , with matching shiny emerald green shoes. The priest and altar boy gasp, as the woman in the matching green shoes and dress sits with her legs slightly spread apart.
The priest turns to the altar boy and whispers, 'Is that Nookie Green?'
The bug-eyed altar boy can't believe his ears but replies, 'No, I think it's just the reflection off her shoes..............................'

124 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:09:49pm

re: #118 LanceKates

You are one of ten people who saw "The Shadow".

125 Sol Roth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:09:58pm

re: #79 MandyManners

It's Spanglish.

126 CatsPaw  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:10:00pm

re: #39 Conservative in Liberal Hands

I believe it was Dr. Heinlein who said "No one ever went broke betting against human stupidity". I'm hoping that half of the Demonutz will sit on their hands when their candidate isn't nominated.

I think you said that wrong: "betting on"?

H.L. Mencken, "Nobody ever went bankrupt underestimating the intelligence of the American public."

127 mrosett  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:10:11pm

re: #115 Charles

Thank you

128 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:10:17pm

re: #121 Silhouette

The laces should be parallel!

/shoe fit fact #183

Huh? Parallel? WTF?

129 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:10:32pm

re: #124 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

You are one of ten people who saw "The Shadow".

It was at least as good as "The Phantom" with Billy Zane

130 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:11:09pm

Rush just said that Michelle Obama will be appearing on CNN tonight to talk about Reverend Wright.

131 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:11:29pm

re: #124 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

You are one of ten people who saw "The Shadow".

saddly, likely true.

Wasn't much of a parallel to the old radio show, but I thought it was good nonetheless.

132 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:11:52pm

re: #130 mama winger

Rush just said that Michelle Obama will be appearing on CNN tonight to talk about Reverend Wright.

Heh. If there is anyone more psycho than Wright.... it is michelle obama.

133 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:12:00pm

re: #126 CatsPaw

I stand, or sit, corrected. My apologies.

134 Cygnus  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:12:07pm

re: #37 Ward Cleaver

Too many burritos for lunch?

Pasta with pesto sauce.

135 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:12:26pm

re: #132 LanceKates

Heh. If there is anyone more psycho than Wright.... it is michelle obama.

I can't imagine she won't go balistic in some way.

136 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:12:28pm

re: #129 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

It was at least as good as "The Phantom" with Billy Zane

I like the Batman, Superman, Hulk, Spiderman franchises. The Shadow, Phantom, Prince Valiant, not so much.

137 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:13:11pm

re: #108 loppyd

The lawyer in the office next to mine is the biggest pants on fire liar I think I have ever come across....

On phone..."I've been in court all day"

Really? In shorts?

Judge Judy proclaimed dress-down-HumpDay.

138 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:13:21pm

re: #135 mama winger

I can't imagine she won't go balistic in some way.

For some reason, she reminds me of Cynthia McKinney.

I'm not talking about looks... just the 'restrained psycho' mentality.

It started when she gave her 'pieces of pie' speech.

139 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:13:47pm

re: #135 mama winger

Howdy mama!

140 Cygnus  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:14:08pm

re: #47 macintush

Hey, has anybody noticed the price of gasoline at the pump? It seems to keep going up here.

I had a thought yesterday - the gas stations should have a sign that says 'Financing Available' right under their current prices.

141 Ringo the Gringo  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:14:31pm

re: #130 mama winger

Rush just said that Michelle Obama will be appearing on CNN tonight to talk about Reverend Wright.

You'd think that they might want to drop the subject, maybe talk about something else, like hope or change.....or anything other than Rev. Wright.

142 Silhouette  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:14:43pm

re: #128 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Shoe fit humor. When trying on sneakers or other shoes with laces, the two sides with the holes should be roughly parallel if the fit is right. If the shoe is too wide for the foot, the lines sometimes go in towards where the bow is tied, so that the lines form an "A". If the shoe is too narrow for a wide foot, the laces may form a "V".

143 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:14:47pm

re: #138 LanceKates

Yes. Very much like Cynthia.

144 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:14:58pm

re: #108 loppyd

The lawyer in the office next to mine is the biggest pants on fire liar I think I have ever come across....

On phone..."I've been in court all day"

Really? In shorts?

Obviously he meant a tennis court.

145 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:15:04pm

Good afteryournoon, {all y'all}.
What's up?

146 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:15:04pm

re: #139 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Howdy mama!

Hi there :)

147 Cygnus  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:15:23pm

re: #53 Ojoe

That will corrode your engine

And I don't even want to think about what the car exhaust would smell like!

148 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:15:27pm

re: #136 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I like the Batman, Superman, Hulk, Spiderman franchises. The Shadow, Phantom, Prince Valiant, not so much.

The Phantom movie was also decent. Not stellar.... but decent.

I liked the superman movies, even the hokey 4th one. I was also a bit put off in the new one when I realized (not too long ago, actually) that "Truth, Justice and the American Way" became "Truth and Justice" . . .

Also, given the monologue/dialogue in Mallrats about superman and lois lane having sex... well, I won't get into that.

149 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:15:39pm

re: #141 Ringo the Gringo

You'd think that they might want to drop the subject, maybe talk about something else, like hope or change.....or anything other than Rev. Wright.

You would think. Maybe they'll sedate her first.

150 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:15:56pm

Now, here's a quickly forgotten movie that only a handfull of people like:

Judge Dredd.

151 Cygnus  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:16:37pm

re: #66 taxfreekiller

So, if Obama is so progressive,

does he have any photo's of him at any of the "Burning Man" Conferences (aka drunken, drug induced riots)

Or at the Folsom Street Fair.

152 loppyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:16:44pm

re: #137 debutaunt

Judge Judy proclaimed dress-down-HumpDay.

I get a kick out of her sometimes.....

153 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:16:57pm

re: #142 Silhouette

See? We don't need a big news day to learn something. Thanks. I did not know that.

154 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:16:58pm

re: #136 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I like the Batman, Superman, Hulk, Spiderman franchises. The Shadow, Phantom, Prince Valiant, not so much.

Was never much of a fan of the Hulk or Superman. Spiderman was OK. I've always preferred the Iron Man, Punisher and Batman type heroes, regular guys who didn't have super powers, they had to work their butts off to do what they did.

155 loppyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:17:54pm

re: #144 Kosh's Shadow

Obviously he meant a tennis court.

Oh noooo, he's a surfer dude.

156 Iron Mike  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:18:00pm

re: #48 JammieWearingFool

It's my birthday and I'm working.

Isn't there a government program to prevent such a calamity?

you can cry if you want to.....

157 Cygnus  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:18:21pm

re: #79 MandyManners

You chop your clothes?

It's the new 'Ax Murder Victim' look.
/it wouldn't surprise me

158 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:19:03pm

re: #150 LanceKates

Now, here's a quickly forgotten movie that only a handfull of people like:

Judge Dredd.

I think the guys at General Motors who designed this absurdity had seen Judge Dredd a few too many times.

159 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:20:35pm

re: #148 LanceKates

"Truth, Justice and the American Way" became "Truth and Justice" . . .

I think the quote was "truth, justice... and all that other stuff."

160 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:20:45pm

re: #150 LanceKates

Now, here's a quickly forgotten movie that only a handfull of people like:

Judge Dredd.

Great comic and storyline, horrendously bad movie

161 Cygnus  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:20:58pm

re: #86 debutaunt

You aren't talking about the Hawaiian swimming, biking, running and sweating race, are you.

The next Ironman Triathlon will be on October 11th this year.

162 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:21:48pm

re: #154 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Did you see Unbreakable? Character talking about Superman being the only superhero who's real self was not a disguise. His disguise was Clark Kent. Was really cool. Samuel Effing Jackson played the role of Mr. Glass.

Loved that movie! A superhero discovering that he is a superhero.

163 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:21:59pm

re: #154 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Was never much of a fan of the Hulk or Superman. Spiderman was OK. I've always preferred the Iron Man, Punisher and Batman type heroes, regular guys who didn't have super powers, they had to work their butts off to do what they did.

I was a punisher fan (not the original movie, that bit)

I didn't like the third spiderman movie. What a downer.

164 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:22:13pm

ChristheProfessor -

are you out there ? I'm looking for you.

165 see bs  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:22:27pm

Heard that Iron Man was quite good by a friend that saw it early. As a fellow comic book nerd, he thought it was better that Spiderman 1 & 2. (3 was kinda crappy)

166 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:22:46pm

re: #162 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Did you see Unbreakable? Character talking about Superman being the only superhero who's real self was not a disguise. His disguise was Clark Kent. Was really cool. Samuel Effing Jackson played the role of Mr. Glass.

Loved that movie! A superhero discovering that he is a superhero.

That was a good one. Very underrated movie.

167 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:23:05pm

re: #148 LanceKates

Truth and Justice were originial Superman. American Way was added later for the TV show.

Now for the Lois and Superman sex?...Agree totally!

168 CatsPaw  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:23:29pm

re: #48 JammieWearingFool

It's my birthday and I'm working.

Isn't there a government program to prevent such a calamity?

Happy Birthday, anyway!

169 see bs  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:23:30pm

re: #166 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)


They call me Mr Glass

170 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:23:45pm

re: #158 Occasional Reader

I think the guys at General Motors who designed this absurdity had seen Judge Dredd a few too many times.

I don't get the connection. I was hoping someone was making a motorcycle version of their hoverbike.

re: #159 Occasional Reader

I think the quote was "truth, justice... and all that other stuff."

Something like that... yeah. One of the things I liked about Superman was that he stood up for America.

171 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:23:53pm

re: #167 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Truth and Justice were originial Superman. American Way was added later for the TV show.

Now for the Lois and Superman sex?...Agree totally!

Look for the Larry Niven article "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex"

172 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:23:54pm

WOW...shaking my head...WE HAVE TOTALLY NERDED OUT HERE.

173 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:24:30pm

re: #160 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Great comic and storyline, horrendously bad movie

Eh, it wasn't great, but I liked it.

174 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:24:54pm

re: #172 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

WOW...shaking my head...WE HAVE TOTALLY NERDED OUT HERE.

Gotta have some nerd-time now and then ...

175 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:25:18pm

re: #162 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Did you see Unbreakable? Character talking about Superman being the only superhero who's real self was not a disguise. His disguise was Clark Kent. Was really cool. Samuel Effing Jackson played the role of Mr. Glass.

Loved that movie! A superhero discovering that he is a superhero.

Or the "Kill Bill" Monologue, where he discusses how the baffoon Clark Kent is Superman's perception of humanity.

176 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:25:29pm

re: #172 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

WOW...shaking my head...WE HAVE TOTALLY NERDED OUT HERE.

Not like the old computer talk on the dead thread.

177 whatdafuq  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:25:35pm

did anyone else notice that president Bush is not following
State Department guidelines? He used the word "jihadists"
in his remarks to an overzealous reporter. (video on the
top-rated links).

178 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:25:53pm

re: #163 LanceKates

I was a punisher fan (not the original movie, that bit)

Dolph Lundgren one was really bad. The one with Thomas Jane was OK. I'm hoping the one later this year is good since I like the guy they have playing him.

179 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:26:35pm

re: #166 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

That was a good one. Very underrated movie.

agreed. But, given that Bruce Willis petitioned to be allowed to join the military despite his age, I think he IS a superhero.

180 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:26:52pm

re: #175 LanceKates

Or the "Kill Bill" Monologue, where he discusses how the baffoon Clark Kent is Superman's perception of humanity.

HOLY CRAP. Your right!

There is a Superman reference in every episode of Seinfeld.

I think that's true...BRB.

181 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:26:59pm

re: #173 LanceKates

Eh, it wasn't great, but I liked it.

If you followed the comic, it was right up there with nipples on the Batman costume for awfulness.

182 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:27:43pm

re: #178 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Dolph Lundgren one was really bad. The one with Thomas Jane was OK. I'm hoping the one later this year is good since I like the guy they have playing him.

Only part I didn't like about the new one was all the buildup over the wrestler called "Kevin Nash" being in it... to be in one scene with no dialogue. Just a random fight seen in a wussy looking costume and dyed hair.

183 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:28:29pm

re: #170 LanceKates

I don't get the connection.

It sort of has a "gaudy fake plastic armor" look that I associate with the Dredd movie.

184 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:28:46pm

re: #180 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

HOLY CRAP. Your right!

There is a Superman reference in every episode of Seinfeld.

I think that's true...BRB.

I don't know about reference, but there is a superman in every episode.

Some people built it up as a big game to try and find it, but it wasn't.

He had a superman doll in his living room. there was at least once scene there in every episode.

It was like saying that every episode of Everybody Loves Raymond had a nasaly sounding Italian in it.

185 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:28:53pm

It's jammie's birthday?
This is the closest thing to a jammie cake that I could whip up on short notice.
Enjoy!

186 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:29:17pm

re: #181 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

If you followed the comic, it was right up there with nipples on the Batman costume for awfulness.

LOL... I admit, I didn't follow the comics.

only comics I read really was Uncanny X-men.

That ended long ago.

187 Kenneth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:29:53pm

I've said it before & I say it again... my wife is the greatest!

It's my birthday today and do you know what she gave me? Why, just the worlds best barbecue!

The Big Green Egg

It was delivered last Friday and I've already cooked burgers, chicken & ribs on it. No, not all one meal. It's amazing. I can see I'm going to be building a beautiful carbon footprint this summer! Hmmm... do you think maybe the Missus had a little self interest in getting me this gift?

188 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:30:06pm

re: #160 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Great comic and storyline

Wasn't the comic book called "2000 AD" or something like that?

189 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:30:07pm

re: #183 Occasional Reader

It sort of has a "gaudy fake plastic armor" look that I associate with the Dredd movie.

Ohhh... gotcha.

are you trying to suggest that plastic shoulder pads and a helmet that covers half my face WOULDN'T protect me from gunfire?

I scoff.... SCOFF, I say... at your assertion.

190 EC Marm  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:31:35pm

re: #149 mama winger

You would think. Maybe they'll sedate her first.


I doubt if they'll take a chance and have a real-time interview. They'll tape it today and edit the hell out of it. She'll get asked softball questions.
OR, she'll freak out and no amount of editing will save her.
I'm rooting for the second.

191 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:31:37pm

Of course, there was the movie horror called "Captain America"

That film is seared, seared, into my memory.

192 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:31:46pm

re: #152 loppyd

I get a kick out of her sometimes.....

One grandchild 'clocked' the other grandchild!

193 Kenneth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:31:53pm

re: #177 whatdafuq

did anyone else notice that president Bush is not following
State Department guidelines? He used the word "jihadists"
in his remarks to an overzealous reporter. (video on the
top-rated links).

Yeah, Condi's probably got him over her knee right now...

"You've been a bad boy again, Georgie!"
194 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:32:10pm

re: #189 LanceKates

are you trying to suggest that plastic shoulder pads and a helmet that covers half my face WOULDN'T protect me from gunfire?

No, of course would. Look how well it works for the blaster fodder Imperial Stormtroopers.

195 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:32:47pm

re: #188 Occasional Reader

Wasn't the comic book called "2000 AD" or something like that?

2000AD was the publisher and Brand Name for their universe. Rogue Trooper was pretty good too.

196 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:33:00pm

re: #187 Kenneth

I've said it before & I say it again... my wife is the greatest!

It's my birthday today and do you know what she gave me? Why, just the worlds best barbecue!

The Big Green Egg

It was delivered last Friday and I've already cooked burgers, chicken & ribs on it. No, not all one meal. It's amazing. I can see I'm going to be building a beautiful carbon footprint this summer! Hmmm... do you think maybe the Missus had a little self interest in getting me this gift?

Be careful with that sucker. I opened it one time when the dampers had been shut down pretty low and when the air hit it, I singed my hair! Great cooker, though.

197 CatsPaw  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:33:14pm

re: #58 Ringo the Gringo

Every man is as God made him, ay, and often worse.
~ Cervantes

"We are all as God made us, and some of us a lot worse."
~ Fielding, Tom Jones

198 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:34:12pm

re: #194 Occasional Reader

No, of course would. Look how well it works for the blaster fodder Imperial Stormtroopers.

I never understood that.

Even ewoks with sticks and rocks could beat up the Imps.

Of what value is armor if it can't protect?

Of course, in the star wars nerdity world, it is said that the cheap armor was used because the Emperor didn't really care about the Stormtroopers. They were replaceable.

199 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:34:17pm

re: #195 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

2000AD was the publisher and Brand Name for their universe

As James Lileks once noted (quoting from memory), "nothing ages as poorly as futurism".

200 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:34:46pm

re: #194 Occasional Reader

No, of course would. Look how well it works for the blaster fodder Imperial Stormtroopers.

By the way, did anybody notice in LOTR, how bad-assed the Orcs looked, but how easy they were to kill? You could give an Orc a pinch and he'd drop like a rock.

201 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:35:08pm

re: #198 LanceKates

it is said that the cheap armor was used because the Emperor didn't really care about the Stormtroopers. They were replaceable.

Well, NO armor is even cheaper, and would have been more effective! At least they could have SEEN better.

202 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:35:23pm

re: #187 Kenneth

Oh, wow, it's Kenneth's birthday, too?
Here ya' go. Better tell that old geezer to get away from your cake!

203 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:35:28pm

re: #199 Occasional Reader

no kidding.. Where the hell are the flying cars, transporters and androids?

204 Kenneth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:35:42pm

re: #196 redstateredneck

You got one?

205 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:35:56pm

re: #203 LanceKates

no kidding.. Where the hell are the flying cars, transporters and androids?

Jane. Get me off this crazy thing....called love.

206 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:36:09pm

re: #201 Occasional Reader

Well, NO armor is even cheaper, and would have been more effective! At least they could have SEEN better.

Ahh, but the Emperor wanted to strike FEAR into people's minds.

Though, looking at a plastic snowman doesn't really strike me as scary.

Now, the Predator outfit... that'd give me the creeps.

207 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:36:23pm

re: #200 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

but how easy they were to kill?

Except for the Uruk Hai, and even then, only sometimes. When it was dramatically important for one to be tough.

ALL the Orcs were also armed with incredibly crappy weapons. You'd think Mordor and Saruman would focus a little more on quality control.

208 Kenneth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:36:39pm

re: #202 redstateredneck

LOL! Hey, how did you get that picture of me from the old folks home?

209 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:36:53pm

re: #206 LanceKates

Hell, I didn't see Star Wars until the second one came out. Always thought they were the good guys.

210 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:37:17pm

re: #207 Occasional Reader

Except for the Uruk Hai, and even then, only sometimes. When it was dramatically important for one to be tough.

ALL the Orcs were also armed with incredibly crappy weapons. You'd think Mordor and Saruman would focus a little more on quality control.

didn't matter. Nothing could beat the "recalibrated main deflector dish" of LOTR:

The green ghost guys.

211 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:37:34pm

re: #209 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Hell, I didn't see Star Wars until the second one came out. Always thought they were the good guys.

"Good Guys Wear White"

212 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:38:10pm
213 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:38:24pm

re: #207 Occasional Reader

Have you seen "How LOTR Should Have Ended?"

Youtube Video

214 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:38:38pm

re: #212 buzzsawmonkey

Iron Man is out of date. Nowadays we have No-Iron Man, Perma-Prest Man, and Drip-Dry Man.

SILENCE!

215 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:39:19pm

Don't Iron Man's jets pollute? What is his carbon footprint?

Did he contact the EPA to license his power supply?

Where are his permits for construction and, given the range of his flight pack, his FAA license?

/ Iron Man meets the Government.

216 Eowyn2  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:39:28pm

I have to say this somewhere and an open thread is the only place I can see.

I have been hearing "the Black Church" frequently over the past 48 hours.

When did Being Black become a religion?

217 EC Marm  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:39:51pm

re: #212 buzzsawmonkey
Hey did you happen to see Crazy Uncle Wrights take on Kipling?

Whites saw black as being deficient. It was none other than Rudyard Kipling who saw the “White Man’s Burden” as a mandate to lift brown, black, yellow people up to the level of white people as if whites were the norm and black, brown and yellow people were abnormal subspecies on a lower level or deficient.
218 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:40:00pm

re: #210 LanceKates

The green ghost guys

And the fact that nobody nudged Aragorn and asked, "so why didn't you think of this, like, three battles ago?"

Then again, he could have just said "hey, why don't you go ask GANDALF why he can't get his eagle buddies to just drop the stupid ring in Mt. Doom?! That would save us all a lot of trouble, wouldn't it? Quit pickin' on ME!"

219 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:40:03pm

re: #212 buzzsawmonkey

Iron Man is out of date. Nowadays we have No-Iron Man, Perma-Prest Man, and Drip-Dry Man.

100% cotton man is back.

220 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:40:20pm
221 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:40:55pm

re: #216 Eowyn2

I have to say this somewhere and an open thread is the only place I can see.

I have been hearing "the Black Church" frequently over the past 48 hours.

When did Being Black become a religion?

It is the answer to white supremacy.

There is always hate as long as someone wants to believe they are better than someone else based on skin color.

Racists are always dipicted as fat guys missing a few teeth, wearing overalls ranting about those 'blacks, spanics and joos' . . . but in truth, most of them are card carrying DNC members.

222 hazzyday  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:40:56pm

I think at this point Obama should be wanting to cut his political losses and get some face back by running at Hillary's VP. More fun in the fall. Else he will be falling into Ron Paul land soon.

223 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:41:15pm

re: #204 Kenneth

You got one?

Yep, but it is at our lake house, so I don't get to use it all the time. Really good for cooking brisket and large cuts of meat. Of course, steaks and burgers are great, too. They make all kinds of accessories for them. We've got a meat thermometer that has a separate temp indicator that you can set and it will beep when your meat's done.

224 snowcrash  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:41:16pm

re: #204 Kenneth
Killgore Trout has one and I have been VERY interested in it. Keep us posted its performance. Happy Birthday!

225 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:41:35pm

re: #218 Occasional Reader

And the fact that nobody nudged Aragorn and asked, "so why didn't you think of this, like, three battles ago?"

Then again, he could have just said "hey, why don't you go ask GANDALF why he can't get his eagle buddies to just drop the stupid ring in Mt. Doom?! That would save us all a lot of trouble, wouldn't it? Quit pickin' on ME!"

see

Youtube Video

226 Silhouette  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:41:41pm

re: #216 Eowyn2

When did Being Black become a religion?

When being Muslim became a race?

227 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:41:53pm

re: #187 Kenneth

I've said it before & I say it again... my wife is the greatest!

It's my birthday today and do you know what she gave me? Why, just the worlds best barbecue!

The Big Green Egg

It was delivered last Friday and I've already cooked burgers, chicken & ribs on it. No, not all one meal. It's amazing. I can see I'm going to be building a beautiful carbon footprint this summer! Hmmm... do you think maybe the Missus had a little self interest in getting me this gift?

Happy Birthday to you as well, Kenneth! And remember, the quickest way to a girl's or woman's heart is through her stomach! That and bringing her a cup of coffee just as she's waking up, really works!

228 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:41:54pm

re: #218 Occasional Reader

And the fact that nobody nudged Aragorn and asked, "so why didn't you think of this, like, three battles ago?"

Then again, he could have just said "hey, why don't you go ask GANDALF why he can't get his eagle buddies to just drop the stupid ring in Mt. Doom?! That would save us all a lot of trouble, wouldn't it? Quit pickin' on ME!"

Or why the elf didn't pick up the man and toss him (and the ring) into the fires of Mt Doom during the flashbacks.

That would have stopped the whole thing.

229 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:42:33pm

re: #226 Silhouette

When being Muslim became a race?

When seething became a vocation.

230 Eowyn2  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:44:06pm

re: #201 Occasional Reader

Well, NO armor is even cheaper, and would have been more effective! At least they could have SEEN better.

the storm troopers were clones. hence cheap to replace

231 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:46:45pm

Now this is funny!

Youtube Video

232 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:46:51pm

re: #230 Eowyn2

the storm troopers were clones. hence cheap to replace

..... I have to.

< this moment in star wars nerdity >

While the original storm troopers were clones, the Empire had many enlisted men, both as troopers and also in the imperial navy as pilots. Numbers waned during the many imperial battles and had to be recovered. At some point, the Empire, using perverted cloning education technology, kidnapped people and altered their memories to make them hate the jedi and love the empire, then gave them a place as stormtroopers.

< this moment in star wars nerdity was brought to you by the color blue, the number 4 and the letter I >

233 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:46:59pm

Ancient traditions are so quaint.

234 Eowyn2  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:47:01pm

re: #226 Silhouette

When being Muslim became a race?

its becoming very confusing.

so a Black Muslim is really an oppressed Christian of Muslim decent?

235 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:47:03pm

re: #228 LanceKates

Or why the elf didn't pick up the man and toss him (and the ring) into the fires of Mt Doom during the flashbacks.

"Well... I, ah, thought about doing that, but, see, I was, uh, late for a doctor's appointment."

(But you're immortal.)

"Dentist! That's what I meant."

236 Cygnus  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:47:21pm

re: #207 Occasional Reader

Except for the Uruk Hai, and even then, only sometimes. When it was dramatically important for one to be tough.

ALL the Orcs were also armed with incredibly crappy weapons. You'd think Mordor and Saruman would focus a little more on quality control.

All the really good weapons went to the Nazgul.

237 Kenneth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:47:38pm

re: #223 redstateredneck & #224 snowcrash

I'll keep you updated. My brother has one & I've had Christmas turkey done on it. Fantastic.

The next meal I cook on it will be a pork shoulder smoked s-l-o-w-l-y.

238 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:48:07pm

re: #235 Occasional Reader

"Well... I, ah, thought about doing that, but, see, I was, uh, late for a doctor's appointment."

(But you're immortal.)

"Dentist! That's what I meant."

'Hey, that's cool. You only get one set of teeth. ... right? I mean, I'm not that up on elf dental habits, but do you like.... grow more sets of teeth?"

239 Eowyn2  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:48:17pm

re: #232 LanceKates

..... I have to.

< this moment in star wars nerdity >

While the original storm troopers were clones, the Empire had many enlisted men, both as troopers and also in the imperial navy as pilots. Numbers waned during the many imperial battles and had to be recovered. At some point, the Empire, using perverted cloning education technology, kidnapped people and altered their memories to make them hate the jedi and love the empire, then gave them a place as stormtroopers.

< this moment in star wars nerdity was brought to you by the color blue, the number 4 and the letter I >

Did they have an recruitment office in Berkeley?

240 Eowyn2  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:49:10pm

re: #235 Occasional Reader

"Well... I, ah, thought about doing that, but, see, I was, uh, late for a doctor's appointment."

(But you're immortal.)

"Dentist! That's what I meant."

sylmarilian explains much my young jedi

241 Kenneth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:49:24pm

re: #227 Conservative in Liberal Hands

Re: the quickest way to a girl's or woman's heart?

My wife considers it foreplay when I do the vacuuming.

242 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:49:30pm

re: #239 Eowyn2

Did they have an recruitment office in Berkeley?

Only the Marines are that couragous.

Han Solo was in the imperial navy. Kicked out for saving Chewie.

243 Eowyn2  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:50:00pm

re: #236 Cygnus

begone foul dwimmerlake.

244 Mars Needs Neocons  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:51:14pm

#82 Conservative in Liberal Hands 4/30/08 11:56:02 am

I had one too. But due to incompetent mechanics mine now has a seized engine.

245 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:51:52pm
246 Sharmuta  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:52:07pm

re: #226 Silhouette

re: #216 Eowyn2

When did Being Black become a religion?

When being Muslim became a race?

ZING!

247 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:52:16pm

Kind of hot out. Maybe I"ll get some steaks on the way home and use the smoker.

we have charcoal and mesquite chunks ready and waiting.

248 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:53:22pm

re: #247 LanceKates

Kind of hot out. Maybe I"ll get some steaks on the way home and use the smoker.

we have charcoal and mesquite chunks ready and waiting.

Grilled asparagus is nice.

249 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:54:14pm

re: #233 UFO TOFU

Ancient traditions are so quaint.

That is so nasty.

250 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:54:16pm

There was a report saying that those who auto-deposited income tax refunds will get their 'stimulus check' auto-deposited this week.

It's wed afternoon and I still don't have mine. Anyone get theirs yet?

251 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:54:45pm

re: #248 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Sipping bourbon while grilling asparagus as the steaks rest is nice!

252 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:55:13pm

re: #249 redstateredneck

That is so nasty.

Yeah.... I'd shoot them and have a bbq.

feeding them to NOT eat you is just appeasement.

253 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:55:47pm

re: #248 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Grilled asparagus is nice.

yup. spray a bit of basalmic vinegar on it, a bit of pepper, off ya go.

254 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:56:08pm

re: #251 UFO TOFU

Sipping bourbon while grilling asparagus as the steaks rest is nice!

hmm... budget is a bit tight. bacardi superior rum for me.

255 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:56:39pm

redstate
Will I get run out of here if I post this:
25 Things All Women Should Learn To Do Already.
Repress.
It's not denial if you are aware you're doing it!

256 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:56:43pm

re: #253 LanceKates

drool.

257 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:58:23pm

re: #256 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

drool.

come on over, the 'family pack' of steaks has 4.

Maybe I'll buy them tonight so I can properly slow-marinate them and cook them tomorrow.

worchester sauce, garlic, A-1 and a bit of pepper sprinkled onto each one.

left overnight in a bowl, covered in plastic wrap, to soak it all in.

sprinkle each with meat tenderizer before they go on the grill.

258 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 12:59:08pm

re: #257 LanceKates

Worchester sauce has Anchovies in it. Yuck!

259 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:00:05pm

re: #250 LanceKates

There was a report saying that those who auto-deposited income tax refunds will get their 'stimulus check' auto-deposited this week.

It's wed afternoon and I still don't have mine. Anyone get theirs yet?


They go in order of the last digits of your SSN.

260 EC Marm  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:00:42pm

re: #245 buzzsawmonkey
Great reply, as always. After reading Wrights comment I had to go back and re-read the poem and attempt to fathom where he got the 'normal' and 'abnormal' idea. After a few minutes I gave up. We here at lgf always assumed he was whack, but now that Obama has tossed him under the bus I guess it's beating a dead horse.

261 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:01:08pm

re: #258 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Worchester sauce has Anchovies in it. Yuck!

Does it? I don't use it much, except as a marinade

re: #259 redstateredneck

They go in order of the last digits of your SSN.

so 999-99-9999 sucks?

/ kidding

262 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:02:24pm

re: #261 LanceKates

Yo mammas so old, her social security number is ONE!

263 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:02:31pm

re: #255 UFO TOFU

redstate
Will I get run out of here if I post this:
25 Things All Women Should Learn To Do Already.
Repress.
It's not denial if you are aware you're doing it!

I believe I know how to do most of those things.

264 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:03:52pm
In memory of Emma
265 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:04:09pm

Here's a Technique to fight infectious diseases.

From some Okies.

(and it is more than "Wash yer hands pardner"

266 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:04:18pm

re: #240 Eowyn2

sylmarilian explains much my young jedi

Bah. At the very least, Gandalf could have said, "using my wizardly powers, I've come up with this thing, which I call the 'M4'. This bit that attaches to it, I call the 'M203'. Please have these mass-produced for the armies of the West. War will be over in short order. Have a nice day."

267 EC Marm  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:04:24pm

re: #248 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Grilled asparagus is nice.


One time I purchased some locally grown springtime asparagus. It was at the height, the absolute pinnacle of tenderness and taste. I consumed over a pound of it while I prepared the rest of dinner. Apparently one pound of asparagus is near a lethal dose and I suddenly "up-Charles-ed" the whole batch. Haven't touched it since.

268 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:04:24pm

re: #262 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Yo mammas so old, her social security number is ONE!

Yo mammas so old, her social security number is I.

269 Kenneth  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:04:56pm

re: #247 LanceKates

Kind of hot out. Maybe I"ll get some steaks on the way home and use the smoker.

we have charcoal and mesquite chunks ready and waiting.

I like a man with a nice carbon footprint!

270 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:05:12pm

re: #266 Occasional Reader

Bah. At the very least, Gandalf could have said, "using my wizardly powers, I've come up with this thing, which I call the 'M4'. This bit that attaches to it, I call the 'M203'. Please have these mass-produced for the armies of the West. War will be over in short order. Have a nice day."

I forget who all was discussing it, but it came up that Gandalf didn't actually do much.... magic... for a wizard.

271 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:06:09pm

re: #269 Kenneth

I like a man with a nice carbon footprint!


you should see this smoker... it is a few carbon footprints.

In your eye, Al Gore. . . I"m still living more green than you are in your giant mansion, limos, suvs and private jet.

272 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:06:19pm

re: #264 mama winger
Can't hear the audio, but that looks positive. All my dogs have been rescue dogs.

273 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:07:38pm

re: #265 LanceKates

Here's a Technique to fight infectious diseases.

From some Okies.

(and it is more than "Wash yer hands pardner"

Though, I don't know how it could fight cancer, since cancer is your own body's cells randomly mutating. Which, to this layman anyway, makes me think that each batch of cancer is going to be different on the cellular level, making the idea of mass produced antibodies kind of useless.

274 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:07:50pm

re: #272 UFO TOFU

Can't hear the audio, but that looks positive. All my dogs have been rescue dogs.

My greyhound died on Monday afternoon.

275 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:08:03pm

re: #268 LanceKates

Yo mammas so old, her social security number is I.

Much better. Heh.

276 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:08:44pm

re: #275 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

My personal favorite is "Yo mammas so old, she remembers when dirt was people."

277 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:08:47pm

re: #270 LanceKates

I forget who all was discussing it, but it came up that Gandalf didn't actually do much.... magic... for a wizard.

That was us. I recall pointing out that most of the time, in the battles, he's engaged in swordplay. Someone should have tapped him on the shoulder and said, "ya know, Gandalf, we've got plenty of guys out here who are qualified on the M1 Basic Infantry Sword. Can you think of anything else you could be doing for the war effort? Oh, I dunno, like... wizard... magic... helloooo?"

And speaking of swords; warming to my theme from my previous post, you notice that all of the Orc swords look like poorly-fashioned pruning hooks made from old Buick fenders. Who was the principal military contractor for Mordor? There should be an investigation.

278 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:09:31pm

re: #274 mama winger
I'm sorry. I get very attached to my companions. Condolences.

279 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:09:40pm

re: #274 mama winger

My greyhound died on Monday afternoon.

Oh dear. My most sincere condolences.

280 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:10:13pm

re: #274 mama winger

My greyhound died on Monday afternoon.

I'm very sorry to hear that, mama winger.

{mw}

281 Peacekeeper  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:10:49pm

The HOBBIT is coming. Please don't F this up...

282 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:10:56pm

This is my first dog as an adult, we've had him for three years. Bury me with him.

283 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:11:18pm

re: #277 Occasional Reader

That was us. I recall pointing out that most of the time, in the battles, he's engaged in swordplay. Someone should have tapped him on the shoulder and said, "ya know, Gandalf, we've got plenty of guys out here who are qualified on the M1 Basic Infantry Sword. Can you think of anything else you could be doing for the war effort? Oh, I dunno, like... wizard... magic... helloooo?"

And speaking of swords; warming to my theme from my previous post, you notice that all of the Orc swords look like poorly-fashioned pruning hooks made from old Buick fenders. Who was the principal military contractor for Mordor? There should be an investigation.


NO BID CONTRACTS!

HALLIBURTON!

No War for Oil!

(no war for oil? What oil? How the hell did you even get in here?)

Uh.... NO War for.... uh.... Imperialist America?

(That's even worse! Seriously, are you even qualified to be here ranting about the orcs?)

RACIAL PROFILING!

(ok, that's it, Security, get this guy out of here...)

DON'T TASE ME, BRO!

(ok. shoot him.)

284 mama winger  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:11:23pm

Thanks everyone. I am simply devastated. It was completely unexpected.

i have to go - can't talk

285 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:11:39pm

re: #274 mama winger

My greyhound died on Monday afternoon.

That's sad, I'm sorry to hear about that. You ok?

286 Peacekeeper  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:11:56pm

re: #274 mama winger
Sorry for whooping it up before i noticed that. Did he have a good life? It's all we can ask.

287 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:12:16pm

re: #281 Peacekeeper

The HOBBIT is coming. Please don't F this up...

They'll make him gay. (Hey, was there a MISSES hobbit? I think not.)

288 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:12:23pm

re: #283 LanceKates

No War for OilLava! (That seemed to be Mordor's chief... actually, ONLY... natural resource)

289 snowcrash  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:12:25pm

re: #274 mama winger
I am so sory for your loss. How devastating.

290 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:12:39pm

re: #284 mama winger

Thanks everyone. I am simply devastated. It was completely unexpected.

i have to go - can't talk

*frown*

prayers for comfort.

291 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:13:19pm

re: #288 Occasional Reader

No War for OilLava! (That seemed to be Mordor's chief... actually, ONLY... natural resource)

President Bush needed the lava to melt the steel... we know that fire can't melt steel, but Mt. Doom lava can.

/ Rosie.

292 Peacekeeper  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:13:21pm

re: #277 Occasional Reader

Then there was the cost over runs on the Black Gate Project. In the end they had to push the damn things with trolls.

293 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:14:31pm

re: #292 Peacekeeper

Then there was the cost over runs on the Black Gate Project. In the end they had to push the damn things with trolls.

The trolls didn't have good union representation. They must have worked for Walmart.

/

294 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:15:45pm
295 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:15:56pm

re: #284 mama winger

Thanks everyone. I am simply devastated. It was completely unexpected.

i have to go - can't talk

Mama, since your dog was with you, that means he (she?) had a good life. That's all we can really ask.

When you feel it decent, get thee to a pet store or shelter... there's another one there waiting for you. Really.

296 Peacekeeper  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:15:57pm

“[T]his second film is not a ‘tag on,' it’s not ‘filler,’ it’s an integral part of telling the story of those 50 years of history lost in the narrative,” del Toro told The One Ring. “There will be certain things that we will see from the first movie but from a different point of view, but it will feel like a volume, in the five volumes of the entire story. It will not feel like a bridge, I’ve been hearing it called ‘a bridge film,’ it’s not, it’s an integral chapter of the story, and I think we’re all on the same page.”

297 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:15:58pm

re: #264 mama winger

No sound on work 'puter. Did you have a greyhound? gettinby, who used to post here frequently has an adopted one. She loves hers.

298 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:16:01pm

re: #293 LanceKates

Yo mamma's so fat, her blood type is Ragu!
(my favorite) tied with..
Yo mamma's underarms are so hairy, I thought she had Don King in a headlock!

299 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:17:12pm

Raging Fire approaches Grand Canyon reads the Drudge headling.

I'ma guessin' she ain't gonna cross it. Hope they get that one out though, that's pretty country I hear.

300 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:17:38pm

re: #274 mama winger

My greyhound died on Monday afternoon.

Sincere condolences. Greyhounds are wonderful puppy-babies.

301 offendi  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:17:52pm

#274- mama winger :

My condolences to you. I know how it feels. A dog is not only an indispensable part of our family but is much more reliable, consistent , and reasonable than an extreme liberal in any event.

I had a very sick dog that I took care of for a number of years. Now I have a dog that admittedly has flunked obedience training 2x, and is going for a third round. I accept him as the free spirit that he is, and as I am writing this he, of course, is begging for a cookie.

302 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:18:08pm

re: #274 mama winger

My greyhound died on Monday afternoon.


I'm so sorry.
{mama}

303 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:18:30pm

re: #297 redstateredneck

No sound on work 'puter. Did you have a greyhound? gettinby, who used to post here frequently has an adopted one. She loves hers.

gettinby says hi, by the way.

304 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:19:58pm

re: #303 LanceKates

We email. I miss her here on lgf, though.

305 Peacekeeper  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:20:06pm

I shudder to think what abominable mockery a completely made up new Middle Earth Movie could be.

Ogres for Orcs
In the Valley of Elrond
Stop Loss : Gondor

306 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:22:26pm

re: #250 LanceKates

There was a report saying that those who auto-deposited income tax refunds will get their 'stimulus check' auto-deposited this week.

It's wed afternoon and I still don't have mine. Anyone get theirs yet?

I got yours. Our bank numbers are easy to confuse.

307 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:22:42pm

re: #304 redstateredneck

If it's not personal....may I know why she doesn't anymore.....? I did like, quite much, to see her here.....

308 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:23:03pm

Itzhak Perlman is on Music Choice right now. Now, he plays pretty good fiddle boy...

309 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:23:22pm

re: #304 redstateredneck

We email. I miss her here on lgf, though.

Me too and Me too.

310 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:23:53pm

re: #223 redstateredneck

Yep, but it is at our lake house, so I don't get to use it all the time. Really good for cooking brisket and large cuts of meat. Of course, steaks and burgers are great, too. They make all kinds of accessories for them. We've got a meat thermometer that has a separate temp indicator that you can set and it will beep when your meat's done.

Omigawd - what happend to the skills of
* collecting firewood;
* building a little fireplace;
* lighting one's fire and keeping it going;
* cooking the meal in the pouring rain while everybody else is in their tents?
* serving it so that no rain gets into the food?

311 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:23:56pm

re: #306 debutaunt

I got yours. Our bank numbers are easy to confuse.

Uh... as it turns out, I've been accidently . . . uh.. paying some of your bills... you owe me 2 grand?

312 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:24:19pm

re: #307 Ma Sands

If it's not personal....may I know why she doesn't anymore.....? I did like, quite much, to see her here.....

Job related.

313 madisonsfriend  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:24:19pm

re: #255 UFO TOFU

Talk about astrology- not likely!

314 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:24:44pm

re: #312 LanceKates

Oh! Okay. Thanks.

315 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:25:17pm

re: #314 Ma Sands

I plan on emailing her tonight. I'll say hi for you. :D

316 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:26:25pm

re: #284 mama winger

Thanks everyone. I am simply devastated. It was completely unexpected.

i have to go - can't talk

{Mama!}

I'm so sorry - more than I can say in words.
I do know how hard this is - my Big Dog died two months ago.

Write it all down, like a diary, a daily lament. It does help.

317 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:26:49pm

re: #315 LanceKates

What a sweetheart! Thank you! :)
Tell her I love her.

318 joncelli  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:28:01pm

re: #274 mama winger

I'm so sorry Mama. Losing a companion is a hard thing.

319 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:28:26pm

re: #316 yma o hyd

Write it all down, like a diary, a daily lament.


What a lovely idea!

320 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:28:36pm

Something colorful to counter a cold, dreary socal afternoon.
[Link: www.colourlovers.com...]

321 gop_patriot  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:29:51pm

re: #284 mama winger

I am so sorry for your loss. (((mama winger))) :(

322 debutaunt  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:29:52pm

re: #311 LanceKates

Uh... as it turns out, I've been accidently . . . uh.. paying some of your bills... you owe me 2 grand?

Been buying up guns and ammunition - you got a problem?

323 Conservative in Liberal Hands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:30:54pm

re: #320 UFO TOFU

Something colorful to counter a cold, dreary socal afternoon.
[Link: www.colourlovers.com...]

Beautiful indeed!

324 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:31:40pm

re: #320 UFO TOFU

Oh, my! those are wonders I've never seen the likes of! Thank you. The closest I've seen, is faint white pulsing rays.....

325 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:33:49pm

re: #274 mama winger

For you, Mama, and for all you dog owners, in case you don't know this yet - its the Legend of the Rainbow Bridge.

Briefly, it says that all our pets go to the foot of the rainbow bridge, where there is a huge meadow. they are young and healthy, all play and enjoy each other's company, there is always enough food and drink, there are no fight. There is no more pain, there is only joy.

Once in a while, one ot the other of the pets pricks up their ears, and bounces with joy and runs to greet their owner who is come after their own death.
The jubilant, joyful greeting is even better than when they greeted us here at home.

Together, pet and owner then walk over the rainbow bridge in to Paradise.

{Mama}

326 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:37:56pm

re: #319 Ma Sands

What a lovely idea!

I started this when my beloved Big Dog became so ill - and then it was so quickly over! I kept it up for nearly a month - just all the pain, the memories, day by day, especially the first week. Couldn't go and cry, I've still got Miss Dog, and she hates it when I'm upset.
It helps to write it, like a diary, just letting it flow out, tears and all.
Nobody needs to read it, after all!

327 Silhouette  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:39:06pm

re: #316 yma o hyd

Write it all down, like a diary, a daily lament. It does help.

Very good advice. I did that after a loss a few years back. I found I had poured out 10 or 11 pages before I came up for air. But it felt good to say every teeny little thought.

328 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:40:12pm

Stupid work coming up at work, sheesh

329 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:40:13pm

re: #307 Ma Sands

If it's not personal....may I know why she doesn't anymore.....? I did like, quite much, to see her here.....


Sorry for the delay, I got busy. She got a new job and doesn't have much time any more.

:-(

330 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:40:31pm

re: #317 Ma Sands

What a sweetheart! Thank you! :)
Tell her I love her.

Will do. :)

Always glad to help.

331 buzzsawmonkey[deleted]  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:40:45pm
332 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:41:00pm

re: #310 yma o hyd

Omigawd - what happend to the skills of
* collecting firewood;
* building a little fireplace;
* lighting one's fire and keeping it going;
* cooking the meal in the pouring rain while everybody else is in their tents?
* serving it so that no rain gets into the food?

You can do all that if you want to....
;-)

333 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:41:07pm

re: #328 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Stupid work coming up at work, sheesh

Damn TPS reports.

334 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:41:58pm

re: #322 debutaunt

Been buying up guns and ammunition - you got a problem?

Heck no that's what I"m going to use my 'stimulus package' on likely.

Well, it'll probably go into my college account... I think I have to pay again at the end of July.

600 bucks a month. Another 500 for loans.

What's 'Spending money on entertainment" like?

heh

335 redstateredneck  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:42:34pm

I've fallen behind. I'd better quit trying to post and work. I could mess up my posting and that would be a bad thing!
Later, lizards.

336 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:42:43pm

Interesting. I never knew there was a Native American swastika.
[Link: www.arizonaroads.com...]

337 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:43:26pm

re: #333 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Damn TPS reports.

Don't forget the new coversheet.

I'll send you the memo.

338 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:44:48pm

re: #336 UFO TOFU

Interesting. I never knew there was a Native American swastika.
[Link: www.arizonaroads.com...]

Yup, a few cultures have one. Now only ONE is famous, and not for good reasons.

So much so that some try to get rid of the ones from other cultures.

Hard balance between protecting one's culture and sensitivity to others.


But then, there was a time that intent mattered.

339 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:44:52pm

re: #326 yma o hyd

And then, when you yourself come back upon it way far later, you are awed and amazed at how eloquently you were able to write....and that helps! --I've done even a couple paragraphs like that, for the sorrows of my "youth"..... :)

340 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:44:54pm

re: #337 LanceKates

Don't forget the new coversheet.

I'll send you the memo.

No, that's not necessary. I have one right...

341 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:45:30pm

re: #340 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

No, that's not necessary. I have one right...

Ahh.... I'm going to need you to come in on saturday...... . yeah.... and we're going to need you to go ahead and come in on sunday too...

342 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:45:48pm

re: #339 Ma Sands

And then, when you yourself come back upon it way far later, you are awed and amazed at how eloquently you were able to write....and that helps! --I've done even a couple paragraphs like that, for the sorrows of my "youth"..... :)

Alot of therapists recommend such journals, I understand.

343 BabbaZee  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:45:58pm

Post and run :

Form 4/8 at Powerline:

Rev. Jeremiah Wright is not the only religious figure from whom Barack Obama draws inspiration. Obama also has ties with Rev. Michael Pfleger, the Catholic pastor at St. Sabina on the south side of Chicago. The connection, reported in April 2004 by the Chicago Tribune, is discussed here and here.

As these reports show, Rev. Pfleger, like Rev. Wright, is a hard core supporter of Louis Farrakhan. Just how hard core became apparent two years ago. At that time the Illinois Hate commission was found to have an acolyte of Farrakhan on board, Sister Claudette Marie Muahmmed. When the Sister refused to denounce Farrakhan's racist and anti-Semitic remarks, three Jewish members resigned from the Commission. Pfleger not only supported the Sister's refusal to condemn Farrakhan's racism, he also said of the resigning Jewish members: "good riddance".


LINK

344 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:46:31pm

re: #338 LanceKates
Yeah, in this case sensitivity to others might trump.

345 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:46:44pm

re: #343 BabbaZee

Babba, quick...just so you know, Mama Winger lost her dog yesterday. Very sad.

346 Athos  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:47:54pm

re: #274 mama winger

I'm catching up after work interfered......I'm so sorry for you. Condolences.

#325 yma o hyd

Nice post, hadn't heard that. My daughter is still missing the springer who died a few of years ago....I'll tell her that story the next time she wakes up crying....as the 'new' springer consoles her.

347 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:48:41pm

re: #344 UFO TOFU

Yeah, in this case sensitivity to others might trump.

well... perhaps because our only impression of it is its perverted evil use.

If, say, some terrorist group started using the US Flag to do great evil in the world, should we get rid of the Stars and Stripes?

Sometimes an evil is done that is so strong that nothing we can do can make it clean again.

348 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:49:22pm

re: #332 redstateredneck

You can do all that if you want to....
;-)

Heh!
I did that already - camping holidays in Ireland, with the kids.
Was brilliant fun, especially when one wakes up in the morning and stands in soggy moss, water going over the ankles ...
Or when there's this pitiful squeal in the night 'help, help' - and instead of a tent (in the howling gale and rain, natch!) you find a soggy, wwriggling mess, under and in which are the kids.

Yeah - campfires and camp cooking, got the burnt fingers, got the medals, me!
Great fun, though - highly recommended!

349 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:49:34pm

Not sure what I'll do when Mo goes.

On one hand... it's Mo.

On the other hand, she's old, arthritic, doesn't see well.... yeah.

350 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:51:43pm

re: #339 Ma Sands

That is true indeed - and one is also amazed how quickly one has forgotten small things, even though one was so certain never to forget ...

351 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:53:34pm

re: #347 LanceKates
(Sorry, my formatting buttons are missing)
Sometimes an evil is done that is so strong that nothing we can do can make it clean again.

That pretty well sums it up.

352 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:54:51pm

re: #351 UFO TOFU

Yeah, it is just sad to see something struck from the other cultures because of the evil of an unrelated one.

Culture is an amazing thing.. while it can adapt, each adaptation eliminates part of what was.

353 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:55:38pm

re: #349 LanceKates

Don't worry now - enjoy each day, just as it is. Every day is precious and one ought not to waste time with worrying.
When the time comes, you will know.

354 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:55:49pm

re: #348 yma o hyd
Man, we could trade horror stories. Tent camping with nine kids, cooking in shifts,...

355 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:56:52pm

re: #353 yma o hyd

Don't worry now - enjoy each day, just as it is. Every day is precious and one ought not to waste time with worrying.
When the time comes, you will know.

Heh. You don't know my family well. We are consummate worriers.

Example: I drive my mother to work, from work, to the store, to the bank, etc.

My father wants to get her a GPS for mother's day so she doesn't get lost when she does drive herself.

356 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 1:58:01pm

re: #354 UFO TOFU

Man, we could trade horror stories. Tent camping with nine kids, cooking in shifts,...

Omigawd - nine!
Three were quite sufficient - and we got everything, kids, gear, everything, into a VW Beetle.
Don't ask how ...
Still, wouldn't have missed these holidays for the world!

357 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:00:35pm

re: #355 LanceKates

Heh. You don't know my family well. We are consummate worriers.

Example: I drive my mother to work, from work, to the store, to the bank, etc.

My father wants to get her a GPS for mother's day so she doesn't get lost when she does drive herself.

Disabuse him of that notion!
She'll end up in a stream or something - here, even truckdrivers get totally lost, and as our roads can be very narrow, they get stuck - sometimes for day as its so difficult to get them out.
Yep, and some end up in streams!
I mean - what is wrong with looking out the windows and checking that the GPS can't possibly be right?

358 UFO TOFU  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:02:41pm

re: #356 yma o hyd


Still, wouldn't have missed these holidays for the world

Agreed! Home-made boat races in the creek, the boys trying to stream-fish with a deep-sea lure twice as big as anything they might possibly catch, cougar prints around the campsite the next morning; you can't buy that much fun.

359 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:06:23pm

re: #357 yma o hyd

Disabuse him of that notion!
She'll end up in a stream or something - here, even truckdrivers get totally lost, and as our roads can be very narrow, they get stuck - sometimes for day as its so difficult to get them out.
Yep, and some end up in streams!
I mean - what is wrong with looking out the windows and checking that the GPS can't possibly be right?

That's just it. I do the driving. heh.

She gets lost easily.... that's his worry.

He's a big worrier, though. He'll get out of bed in the middle of the night to recheck the doors.

Big worrier.

360 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:07:41pm

re: #358 UFO TOFU

Exactly - and then, when they're grown up, as my lot is, then there are the memories, and one can tell the amazed grandchildren what their parents were up to at their age!

Cougarprints we dind't have in Ireland - but there were some cows who made the most amazing sounds in the night, like foghorns - and then they came round the tents ...
Naw - our worst enemy were the midges. Aarrrrgggghhh!

361 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:08:44pm

re: #359 LanceKates

Its always good to have one worrier in the family though, relieves one of the burden of worrying oneself!

362 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:09:04pm

re: #361 yma o hyd

Its always good to have one worrier in the family though, relieves one of the burden of worrying oneself!

that's also a worry of mine. If anything happens to him.... how will she function?

363 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:10:49pm

re: #362 LanceKates

mama winger's been doing pretty good by her father-in-law..... :)

364 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:12:10pm

students suspended after unusual prom invite.

Ok... Ok.... mooning someine is in bad taste, even if you get a lacrosse team to moon a girl to ask her to go to prom with you....

I can MAYBE understand the suspension.... it was during a soccer game... poor taste, yadda yadda yadda....

but 20 hours of community service? It isn't like they beat the snot out of someone then posted the video on youtube...

365 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:12:52pm

re: #363 Ma Sands

mama winger's been doing pretty good by her father-in-law..... :)

She'd have to go back to MN to do that. That's where her side of the family is.

366 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:14:35pm

re: #365 LanceKates

(The point being: God will provide --He always does.... :)

367 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:14:55pm

re: #366 Ma Sands

(The point being: God will provide --He always does.... :)

true enough.

368 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:15:13pm

re: #362 LanceKates

Don't worry - she'll have you.

369 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:20:09pm

re: #368 yma o hyd

Yeah... how long can a guy do that? I'm 28, I see alot of folks around me who have a wife, kids, house, etc.

370 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:24:34pm

I don't mind helping, it is what I do and I get a place to stay in exchange, so I can afford college.

Just gives the feeling that one's life is on hold.

371 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:29:17pm

re: #370 LanceKates

one's life is on hold


Never --God is always working. :)

You ever met up with the old Army guy, Merlin Carothers.....? :)

372 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:30:20pm

re: #371 Ma Sands

Never --God is always working. :)

You ever met up with the old Army guy, Merlin Carothers.....? :)

Nope. Was I supposed to? (Who is that?)

373 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:33:03pm

re: #372 LanceKates

Author of "Prison to Praise"....and many subsequent follow-up little volumes that document the results of that first little book....

Next time you are at a book shop, see if you can order the first two or three of his..... :)

My best recommendation.

374 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:34:08pm

re: #373 Ma Sands

Author of "Prison to Praise"....and many subsequent follow-up little volumes that document the results of that first little book....

Next time you are at a book shop, see if you can order the first two or three of his..... :)

My best recommendation.

I'll see what I can find. Maybe I'll hit paydirt at the library.

375 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:38:54pm

Don't like going to the library though. My taxdollars fund it, but I'm not allowed to carry there.

of the people for the people, eh?

376 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:41:04pm

re: #375 LanceKates

The books cover that, too.


/ :)

377 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:41:53pm

re: #376 Ma Sands

The books cover that, too.


/ :)

he discusses concealed carry and gun control? lol

378 Ma Sands  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 2:44:12pm

re: #377 LanceKates

You'll see.....

379 LanceKates  Wed, Apr 30, 2008 3:08:14pm

I'll see what I can find.


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