NAVY!

The "perfect country" (Canada) has WAR ships? Oh the shamee...

well,there is Killgore after all!

Canada has a Navy? That deserves a thread by itself!
/I kid because I love

Now THAT'S what I call packin' some heat. *drool*

Beautiful! Makes me swell with pride to see our fine ships.

re: #3 joecitizen

well,there is Killgore after all!

he's gotta be worth a thousand freakin' anarchists at least..

Waaaaay OT -

The new iphone is being rolled out at wwdc

live blog of what's happening is here -

[Link: www.macrumorslive.com...]

it's pretty cool stuff - you now, if you're a geek like me!

This is probably a silly question,

But does anyone know what triggered our fearless leader's move from moonbatism to common sense?

I seem to remember he was a self-described former moonbat, converted to a thinking person.

Although I may be wrong.

Has Charles ever blogged about this?

Where are the oars on the Canadian boats?

re: #7 Sharmuta

Beautiful! Makes me swell with pride to see our fine ships.

Kinda like how Chris Matthews feels about Obama...

Beautiful pics! This brings back fond memories for me. I spent nearly every summer in Portland. My Gramp used to take me down to see the ships during the Rose Festival.

JK

re: #9 NYC_Mike

Waaaaay OT -

The new iphone is being rolled out at wwdc

live blog of what's happening is here -

[Link: www.macrumorslive.com...]

it's pretty cool stuff - you now, if you're a geek like me!

(i am hearing rumors of video-phone ability, via ichat A/V on the new 3G network)

re: #10 astronmr20

This is probably a silly question,

But does anyone know what triggered our fearless leader's move from moonbatism to common sense?

I seem to remember he was a self-described former moonbat, converted to a thinking person.

Although I may be wrong.

Has Charles ever blogged about this?

9/11

re: #9 NYC_Mike

Waaaaay OT -

The new iphone is being rolled out at wwdc

live blog of what's happening is here -

[Link: www.macrumorslive.com...]

it's pretty cool stuff - you now, if you're a geek like me!

I am possibly the last American WITHOUT A CELL PHONE ..hallelujah..if they want me they can call the house phone or reach me here..heh

re: #16 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Ok.

How long before the environmentalists insist that the US military fly hybrid fighter jets and truck into battle on Segways?

re: #10 astronmr20

This is probably a silly question,

But does anyone know what triggered our fearless leader's move from moonbatism to common sense?

I seem to remember he was a self-described former moonbat, converted to a thinking person.

Although I may be wrong.

Has Charles ever blogged about this?

I believe,like alot of us,it was when morons STARTED FLYING PLANES INTO OUR FREAKING BUILDINGS..but I could be wrong...

re: #10 astronmr20

This is probably a silly question,

But does anyone know what triggered our fearless leader's move from moonbatism to common sense?

I seem to remember he was a self-described former moonbat, converted to a thinking person.

Although I may be wrong.

Has Charles ever blogged about this?

9-11

re: #9 NYC_Mike

Oh shit... this is live coverage of WWDC!

Didn't realize that. Nice.

In four years of active duty, I never once set foot on deck, but it still makes me feel good to see these ships - anywhere.

Thank you Charles for all the good news today.

Great Event~Gooooo, Navy. (I love it when McCain wears his NAVY hat. One McCain son may have just graduated from the Naval Academy, the other McCain son is still a young Marine just back from Iraq.)

Too bad some of these ships are defanged, when we need MORE fangs:

"....Although the missile launchers have been deactivated on the FFGs, the need for hulls in the water is so great that the class is continued even after the primary armament has been pulled...."

Code Pink and the Anarchists protest every year. I'm not sure if anyone is covering it this year.

re: #2 WrathofG-d

The "perfect country" (Canada) has WAR ships? Oh the shamee...

Those are "firm diplomacy" ships.

re: #16 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

WHAT?
Charles was a moonbat?
Say it ain't so.......

re: #13 Pvt Bin Jammin

I used to work in a building overlooking the river. It was great to see the ships come in.

re: #10 astronmr20

Check the FAQ.

. The Canadian ships are armed with biodegradable weapons.

re: #10 astronmr20

This is probably a silly question,

But does anyone know what triggered our fearless leader's move from moonbatism to common sense?

I seem to remember he was a self-described former moonbat, converted to a thinking person.

Although I may be wrong.

Has Charles ever blogged about this?

* * *
September 11th, 2001 ring a bell?
That day that will live in infamy opened many peoples' eyes to true threats to our way of life & our country's uniqueness.

re: #28 Killgore Trout

I used to work in a building overlooking the river. It was great to see the ships come in.

Indeed!

re: #25 Killgore Trout

Code Pink and the Anarchists protest every year. I'm not sure if anyone is covering it this year.

For the love of cupcakes, I hope that the CODE PINK gals are covered!

The Rose Festival Princesses come down to the river as the sailors come upstream...the rites of Spring in Portland. Yes, it's summer, but they don't get much of a spring there.

re: #28 Killgore Trout

I used to work in a building overlooking the river. It was great to see the ships come in.

Wow, that must have been a beautiful sight.

I am missing Portland right now.

re: #35 Pvt Bin Jammin

It's a great city if you can tolerate the moonbat infestation.

re: #20 joecitizen

I believe,like alot of us,it was when morons STARTED FLYING PLANES INTO OUR FREAKING BUILDINGS..but I could be wrong...

* * *
Those weren't morons. They were Allah's Army--all volunteer force.

They were highly indoctrinated, madrassa to masters degrees, in radical ideology.

They had rehearsed for years, with a trial run during Pres. Clinton's first month in office.

Let us not underestimate the threat posed by those highly motivated folks.
Let us not underestimate Senator Obama's campaign.

re: #23 Cap'n DOC

In four years of active duty, I never once set foot on deck, but it still makes me feel good to see these ships - anywhere.

silly question
how did you get into the boat?

re: #10 astronmr20

This is probably a silly question,

But does anyone know what triggered our fearless leader's move from moonbatism to common sense?

I seem to remember he was a self-described former moonbat, converted to a thinking person.

Although I may be wrong.

Has Charles ever blogged about this?

Start here, astronmr20, Dark Day, then keep going in chronological order.

re: #37 Killgore Trout
You are correct about the moonbats. Most of my Oregon relatives have moved out of Portland. My cousin, a Vietnam vet, got sick of Portland and moved to Baker City. They are very patriotic over there.

God, I love warships.....The raked bows, built for speed and the deadly firepower packed into these ships is awesome. I even spent 9 months building a large model of a Kidd Class destroyer. I detailed the anti-sub Seahawk Helo and that model looked great on the fireplace mantle. Sadly, I came home one night and my little one had it in the bath tub...:(

All I could do was laugh.....

re: #38 alegrias

* * *
Those weren't morons. They were Allah's Army--all volunteer force.

They were highly indoctrinated, madrassa to masters degrees, in radical ideology.

They had rehearsed for years, with a trial run during Pres. Clinton's first month in office.

Let us not underestimate the threat posed by those highly motivated folks.
Let us not underestimate Senator Obama's campaign.

'morons' as a term of endearment..education does not equal intelligence..least not always..

re: #37 Killgore Trout

It's a great city if you can tolerate the moonbat infestation.

That's what the 'show of force' is for. Just to let them know there may be lots of them living in one place, but we could still take over if need be. Now have a nice day.

/sarc

re: #42 Maximu§

God, I love warships.....The raked bows, built for speed and the
deadly firepower packed into these ships is awesome. I even spent 9
months building a large model of a Kidd Class destroyer. I detailed the
anti-sub Seahawk Helo and that model looked great on the fireplace
mantle. Sadly, I came home one night and my little one had it in the
bath tub...:(

All I could do was laugh.....

My greatest fear if I should ever get married is how to protect my model airplanes from the little ones. Maybe I could make special ones just for them to smash & play with?

yay for Canadian military

They're still batshit crazy on the Portland IMC.

re: #45 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

My greatest fear if I should ever get married is how to protect my model airplanes from the little ones. Maybe I could make special ones just for them to smash & play with?

* * *
Please get married soon, don't let this stop you. We need more victory monkeys!

Protect your airplanes by all means, with spousal help, mount them as museums do, and buy Danish Legos for your children to make their own toy planes!

more waaaay to 0

just announced -

new iphone 3g

8 gig $199

16 gig $299!

available july 11

re: #39 Shug

Ships not boats. And I didn't. Stationed ashore for 4 years. One of them with the Marines.

I was at the '87 rose festival and because I wore my uniform (US Navy 1986-2006) no one would take my money. I went to the movies and drank free all weekend. Portland ROCKS!

re: #51 boatguyjim

nice

re: #48 alegrias

* * *
Please get married soon, don't let this stop you. We need more victory monkeys!

Protect
your airplanes by all means, with spousal help, mount them as museums
do, and buy Danish Legos for your children to make their own toy planes!

You know someone? It's not meeting many girls that's keeping the Victory Monkey drinking alone, not a fear of my models being destroyed.

It's important to realize how little support liberals really have, not just in the hearts and minds of Americans, but in pure numbers. Even in the cities they "own", they're greatly outnumbered by good people who love this country.

I'm from the San Francisco Bay Area and I quit trying to go to fleet week several years ago because it's just too crowded even though it's a multi day event held at several locations.

There's always plenty of room at all the moonbat events though.

re: #53 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

You know someone? It's not meeting many girls that's keeping the Victory Monkey drinking alone, not a fear of my models being destroyed.

* * *
Dear BDVM--

Matchmaking lizards could be a whole new field for Charles,, but he's busy helping save civilization.

There must be available marriage minded model-making beer drinking victory monkey wanting women on this blog alone. Also among FOX News Cable viewers. Also at local republican political gatherings--heck, republicans drink beer & meet in bars to discuss hawkish subject, I know because I've gone to such things before, even in moonbat areas.

That Canadian boat looks a little like a T-AGOS boat (just barely, it's grey and floats). I did a short deployment as an observer on the USNS Stalwart, a T-AGOS boat back in the early 90's. The skipper told us that we hit sea state 8 (45' seas) for a bit. Holy crap, I'll never forget that! The hull of the boat was jumping out of the water!

Good to see support for the military from a part of the country that lots of us (esp me) mistakenly assume are mostly leftists.

re: #56 Fasternu426

That Canadian boat looks a little like a T-AGOS boat (just barely, it's grey and floats). I did a short deployment as an observer on the USNS Stalwart, a T-AGOS boat back in the early 90's. The skipper told us that we hit sea state 8 (45' seas) for a bit. Holy crap, I'll never forget that! The hull of the boat was jumping out of the water!

Good to see support for the military from a part of the country that lots of us (esp me) mistakenly assume are mostly leftists.

* * *
Thank you for your service during the Clinton Administration.

Leftists just get more press than they ought to, by their numbers.
But let's hope the Silent Majority isn't bamboozled or sitting this election out.

re: #4 taxfreekiller

Global Warming is a fraud,

near this fleet

[Link: www.timberlinelodge.com...]

855 inches now, that 71 feet

normal is 400 inches per year

Snow Cones for Al Gore.

I hear that we're going to get a foot in the passes today or tonight.
GWMA!

re: #45 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

My greatest fear if I should ever get married is how to protect my model airplanes from the little ones. Maybe I could make special ones just for them to smash & play with?

Yer a genius!

re: #45 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Maybe I could make special ones just for them to smash & play with?

I recommend against that.

It is akin to giving the dog an old shoe to chew. The dog now thinks chewing shoes is okay and cannot tell the old from the ones you still like.

/your mileage may vary

The Fleet is smaller than in the past, but always good to see. For the most part, the sailors get a good welcome, but there are always moonbats about, and some know how to swim.

I got to ride an old destroyer escort all the way from Portland to Astoria when I was in high school. What a ride! They opened it up a bit to catch up while on the lower Columbia and threw a 8 foot wake that chased people off the riverbank for several miles. I think they got scolded by the Coasties when they stopped in Astoria to let us off.

That link ha gone bad.

Portland is my home town, I grew up there, but left because of the 9 month rainy season and moonbat infestation. I wanted to see those pics, the rose festival is the highlight of the year for the normal folks.

Having grown up out here, it's disappointing to see the fleet get progresively smaller over the years. I to can confirm many a moonbat can swim lol.

The site has been suspended, I guess the lizardlanche killed it..? Too bad, I was looking forward to seeing the photos. :)

The website is down. Looks like lizards overran the server.

re: #64 gop_patriot

man you fast.

Ouch,
In reply to 54&56
I live just outside of Portland. This is by far the most leftwing place I have ever lived. This area is mostly lefties. Democrats get 80% of the vote in Portland proper. Obama got 70,000 to come to his event here. Nowhere else in the country gave him that kind of support. Just about every moonbat rally gets huge numbers here.
The rest of the state outside of the populated Willamette valley are normal people, unfortunately just over half the state population lives in the valley and they are mostly moonbats. Even the republican candidates here are left of center.
I may be somewhat jaded since I work in the public college system which is more than 95% lefties. I know how to deal with adversity, lots of practice.

#67 crow:
I live right outside Portland, and I work in downtown Portland. As you probably know, one of the most popular bumper stickers here is "KEEP PORTLAND WEIRD!" It's always been pretty weird, and that's been its appeal for me for the past 20+ years, but I believe strongly that it has taken a sharp left turn (even lefter than before) in the past few years. I'm seriously looking around for new locations. I do not think I can stand this place any more.

Any suggestions?

re: #68 Magalaga Ding Dong

There is a magical thing that happens at the Oregon/ Idaho border. People turn normal again - though I'm sure they are normal in Eastern Oregon also.

Try any town in Idaho. If you don't enjoy a real winter (lot's of snow), try Boise or Lewiston. If you do, McCall is heaven.