Cats are smart.

/or my two have me fooled.

They can, but don't...

It is somehow comforting to have Michelle Malkin smiling at me as I read.

kitty don't blog

Really. My cat whines constantly. So does my pussy.

Whatchew say?

Monty Python's "Dead Parrot" sketch

News: Dead Parrot sketch is 1,600 years old

re: #3 Tarkus289

It is somehow comforting to have Michelle Malkin smiling at me as I read.

At least she's not wearing braids and a baseball cap in that one.

Not that there is anything wrong with braids and a baseball cap, just that it looks slightly less professional than the other photo.

Cats talk all da tym

Jus not in hooman langwij

I always seem to miss that thread change...(reprinted from last thread - thanks Charles, respectfully)

Charles - I just read through the thread(s). I have not been here long enough to know the history behind some of the people recently banned. But it does seem to be more frequent of late. So my question is, are the reigns tightening for what passes for appropriate comment? I am asking because having checked out the site before signing on, I got a handle on your politics and world view. And frankly that is why I tuned in. I sensed that much of your philosophy stemmed from your absolute horror and disbelief at the unfolding spread of violence in the name of Jihad that was being woefully under reported in the media and world in general. And on that count, I would argue that this is one of the commonalities that bind most persons on this site. Other topics have been introduced by you and have taken some degree of prominence. Some of these issues I do not agree with you on. However, I have sensed that contrary opinions do not engender wrath leading to "banning". But, repeated pedantic ones might. We disagree on issues labeled as "religious right issues" and social conservatism and the role of these ideas in politics. We probably also disagree to a degree on the urgency of sounding the alarm bell on the issue of creationism being taught in schools (although I am not too far from your position especially given my recognition of how creeping Sharia is contaminating our institutions in this country and abroad.). I guess my question at the end of this long-winded bloviation is this: where is the line these days? I like the fact that I can make my points, albeit in a cogent and hopefully well-thought out way, but made nonetheless even if I am swimming against the tide. I bear no similarity with Cognito except that I sense not many people agree with a lot of my more conservative/culture of life perspectives. Are my views welcome or am I one frank comment away from becoming extinct (speaking of evolution...). Lastly, asked in sincerity because I like the site a lot.

re: #3 Tarkus289

re: #8 foxtrotter

Wait 'til you catch the Dr. Helen ad.

Grr...

re: #8 foxtrotter

At least she's not wearing braids and a baseball cap in that one.

Not that there is anything wrong with braids and a baseball cap, just that it looks slightly less professional than the other photo.

Ah! Now I am only seeing the braids and the baseball cap...

re: #12 foxtrotter

hit refresh and the pics change. I think.

re: #11 Noam Sayin'

re: #8 foxtrotter

Wait 'til you catch the Dr. Helen ad.

Grr...

Aaaand...it was there for a moment but disappeared when I refreshed. I'm a little confused as to what I'm supposed to be asking Dr. Helen. I skimmed the link and all I picked up was something about forensic pathology and men's issues.

If cats could talk, they would rat each other out constantly. "HE did it!"

re: #13 Page

hit refresh and the pics change. I think.

You are correct, and now I am back to the non-braided Michelle Malkin.

So, Page, braids: Hot or not?

re: #16 foxtrotter

You are correct, and now I am back to the non-braided Michelle Malkin.

So, Page, braids: Hot or not?

In Michelle's case, not so much. In other instances, the jury is still out...

If cats could talk, they wouldn’t.
Nan Porter apparently didn't have many cats. I got a couple that never shut the hell up. I refer to them as my Democrat caucus.

For those of you looking for the Inevitable Gun Thread, we've taken over the dregs of the previous thread.

Bye.

Since it is an open thread ...

One of the collective complaints of the banned is that the banning drive a uniformity of opinion.

It has been my experience here (for something like 5 years) that a lot of the banned tended to act like enforcers and tended to lead their own little clicks who would harp on dissenters. IIRC, these sorts of groups held court in comments during certain hours of the day such that, if you wanted to have an intelligent conversation, you'd log in in the "off hours". It got to where LGF had ideological shifts - not shifts of opinion, but different ideologies would hold court at different 8 hour shifts.

Anyway - I have seen the board get a little less mired in group think lately. Of course, the election being over and having lost plays a big part. But in 2006 there were not the sorts of discussions we are having now because the tone then was more intimidating, IMO. There was no point in posting an unconventional idea if you were going to get 100 people squashing you with the party platform, even if it lost (I remember a truly disturbing exchange I had with BabbaZee which ultimately boiled down to me being wrong despite my arguments because Biblical literalists are always right, even in matters not related to the Bible).

The flip side of all this is that, because this isn't Lord of the Flies anymore, some don't find it as much fun. Can't please everyone, I suppose.

re: #10 wright1

Charles explained his decision on that particular banning a couple threads back, and has expressed his desire to not get into it again. I suggest you go back and read through the shuttle launch thread. I was rather shocked at first, but upon his explanation, respected his decision.

As for your future posts, feel free to speak your mind. Logic and reason rule the day here. If you're wrong on something, realize someone else here may quite well have specific knowledge and expertise on the subject, and will correct you.

One bright spot in the economic down-turn, whether manufactured or not, is the fact that they NYT continues to plummet:

"NYT (Class A Common Stock) 7.34 -0.62 (-7.79%) Nov 14 4:05pm ET"

[GP]

The Dow was down 337 points again today.

We're watching the largest post election stock market sell off in history.
Obama's win last week triggered the 12th greatest one-day decline in history.

See: Post-election plunge

re: #18 Outrider

If cats could talk, they wouldn’t.
Nan Porter apparently didn't have many cats. I got a couple that never shut the hell up. I refer to them as my Democrat caucus.

My last cat talked to me. The scary thing is I understood him, change my litter box, feed me, I want a lap, and give me the damn pillow, all phrases I understood.

and I dance dance dance and I dance dance dance

Cats with guns.

re: #15 stuiec

If cats could talk, they would rat each other out constantly. "HE did it!"

Did not.

Did too.

Cats: Arrogant bastards.

Funniest thing I've seen all day.

"For us, there's a zero-tolerance policy of adding or subtracting actual content from an image," said Santiago Lyon, the AP's director of photography.

Found in a story on Drudge.

OK, so I don't get out much.

I keep waiting for some flash of insight. Alas, none is nigh. Probably due to the fact that it is so nice out tonight (68 degrees) I have the windows open, I can smell the sea and am wearing shorts. It is very satisfactory, even extremely so.

re: #23 jcm

My last cat talked to me. The scary thing is I understood him, change my litter box, feed me, I want a lap, and give me the damn pillow, all phrases I understood.

Well, they ~do~ make it pretty damn obvious what they want. As a rule cats are usually self-maintaining fur bearing critters, but when they want something, they want it now.

re: #26 Noam Sayin'

Dangit, had a link for that.

Did not.

Did too.

Link doesn't work in that situation, I guess.

[Link: icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com...]

re: #27 Attaboid

Cats: Arrogant bastards.

mmmmmmm

Arrogant Bastard Ale....

re: #24 wiffersnapper

and I dance dance dance and I dance dance dance

What are you dancing to this evening?

re: #14 foxtrotter

Aaaand...it was there for a moment but disappeared when I refreshed. I'm a little confused as to what I'm supposed to be asking Dr. Helen. I skimmed the link and all I picked up was something about forensic pathology and men's issues.

Go to her blog, and ask her yourself.

Sadly, for all of us by Mr. Helen, she's married.

But still, Grr...

re: #28 suboptimal

Funniest thing I've seen all day.

Found in a story on Drudge.

OK, so I don't get out much.

Yeah. I got a kick out of this quote.

"Photo journalists lose their jobs over this," he said.

i can think of a whole bunch of altered photos where no one lost jobs.....no one complained....except LGFers lol

re: #31 Noam Sayin'

Dangit, had a link for that.

Link doesn't work in that situation, I guess.

[Link: icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com.. .]

Plus waaaay too much "I MEANT to do that!"

I miss the action again. Why the banning talk?

I guess I should have seen this coming: Dr. Alan Keyes falls for the "Nirth Certifikit" nonsense

'Scuse me.

Cats DO talk.

It is YOU who do not understand their language.

;-)

What with this banning deal? Who got banned? Sorry I have not been able to get on Lgf since a ff3 security up-date. I am now using IE6 on my Frankenstein machine (free old dell dumpster special slapped together with used parts).

re: #29 rawmuse

I keep waiting for some flash of insight. Alas, none is nigh. Probably due to the fact that it is so nice out tonight (68 degrees) I have the windows open, I can smell the sea and am wearing shorts. It is very satisfactory, even extremely so.

You must be SoCAL coastal? It is a lovely night.

re: #21 Noam Sayin'

Charles explained his decision on that particular banning a couple threads back, and has expressed his desire to not get into it again. I suggest you go back and read through the shuttle launch thread. I was rather shocked at first, but upon his explanation, respected his decision.

As for your future posts, feel free to speak your mind. Logic and reason rule the day here. If you're wrong on something, realize someone else here may quite well have specific knowledge and expertise on the subject, and will correct you.

I am not afraid of being able to make my points but it seems lately, the very existence of an oppositional idea causes consternation and after that, well... perhaps baning. Having said that, I completely get how things are here and how they have been. It is my sense however lately that their is more of a hair trigger to trounce ideas that are not conforming to either Charles and/or the majority. I can take the debating even when it is acrimonious, but as I said, the line demarking the water's edge seems a bit blurry these days. Frankly, how I put it in my previous post lays out the way I feel.

re: #24 wiffersnapper

and I dance dance dance and I dance dance dance

I Could Have Danced All Night

Happy Tree Friends

/whatever

re: #43 Inquisitive

I Could Have Danced All Night
[Link: www.youtube.com...]

Youre lucky. I Can't Dance.

re: #45 gmsc

Not only can I dance...I can dance on the ceiling!

re: #46 Page

Not only can I dance...I can dance on the ceiling!

That video has some of the worst sartorial crimes that I have ever seen. And the hair! Ahh!

re: #5 pat

EXSQUEEZE ME?

re: #46 Page

Not only can I dance...I can dance on the ceiling!

For me, that would attract too much attention. I wouldn't do that unless I was at a Royal Wedding. If I ever decide to dance, I prefer Dancing With Myself.

re: #32 jcm

That's some tasty brew.

Of all the things to get banned on, folks are getting banned on a SHUTTLE LAUNCH THREAD!

I have talked about pot, guns, nuclear weapons, abortion, the Civil War, evolution, DNA, and on and on but a FREAKIN' SHUTTLE LAUNCH THREAD?

re: #45 gmsc

Youre lucky. I Can't Dance.

I guess it is because.....Your Mama Don't
Dance

re: #29 rawmuse

re: #22 Ledger1

Yeah but the morons who elected him are still euphoric...
go figure

re: #47 foxtrotter

That video has some of the worst sartorial crimes that I have ever seen. And the hair! Ahh!

Here's my favorite version of Lionel Richie singing "Hello"!

BTW Cats is cool. Dogs suck.

/

re: #52 Inquisitive

I guess it is because.....Your Mama Don't
Dance

Yep. She thought regular dancing was too dangerous for me. She preferred a Safety Dance.

Posted over at Ace last night. Scroll to the bottom for a great kitty/FNDT picture.

re: #52 Inquisitive

I guess it is because.....Your Mama Don't
Dance

Christopher Walken can dance in mid-air...

re: #54 gmsc

Argh! You beat me to it! But if you want bad hair, and even worse keyboard playing, try and top this gem!

re: #58 JeremiahRight
Don't you have a sermon to prepare?

re: #54 gmsc

Here's my favorite version of Lionel Richie singing "Hello"!

I am so sorry that I clicked on that link. Hello is forever ruined for me now!

/okay, didn't like it in the first place and didn't think the awful video could be topped. And yet it was...

Be safe

re: #53 CalBear84

re: #22 Ledger1

Yeah but the morons who elected him are still euphoric...
go figure

Why shouldn't they be? He hasn't done anything yet, so he hasn't done anything to disappoint them.

Give it at least until Jan. 21....

re: #59 Page
Ahhh the 80's...music's lost decade.
Hell I thought that song was cool back then.

re: #60 CalBear84

Don't you have a sermon to prepare?

Naw naw naw...
... it's in the Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiible!

re: #56 gmsc

Yep. She thought regular dancing was too dangerous for me. She preferred a Safety Dance.

Too slow, I am.

re: #28 suboptimal

Funniest thing I've seen all day.

Found in a story on Drudge.

OK, so I don't get out much.

You'd think, for a story that involves manipulation of a photo, the AP would have provided examples of the photo, and point out said manipulation.

Is there another link?

My Jack Russell Terrier is the best cat I've ever had.....

re: #58 JeremiahRight

Christopher Walken can dance in mid-air...

Walkin' on Air?
;)

re: #59 Page

Argh! You beat me to it! But if you want bad hair, and even worse keyboard playing, try and top this gem!

I'm not offended by the hair so much in that clip as I am by the pants. Pleated and pegged!

re: #67 Noam Sayin'

You'd think, for a story that involves manipulation of a photo, the AP would have provided examples of the photo, and point out said manipulation.

Is there another link?

None that I'm aware of, sorry.

re: #41 SummerSong

You must be SoCAL coastal? It is a lovely night.

San Francisco

re: #63 stuiec
I dunno...if I had voted for him and saw the market response I'd have my doubts.

Dogs are your friends, and would talk if they could.
Cats are secretly plotting against you, and wouldn't talk even if they could , for fear of giving away their nefarious plans.

re: #67 Noam Sayin'

I thought that was odd also. Saw a couple links but never the photo.
Just put it to the fact the story only works without the photos.

re: #70 foxtrotter

I'm not offended by the hair so much in that clip as I am by the pants. Pleated and pegged!

You may be the only person in the world to watch that clip, and be looking at what style of pants they are wearing...I mean, don't you see the camera in the mirror? And how he uses two different fingers on two different hands to play the same note? :P

re: #72 rawmuse

San Francisco

Ahhh. San Francisco :)

re: #58 JeremiahRight

Christopher Walken can dance in mid-air...

OK, he can dance in mid-air. Can he Walk Like An Egyptian?

re: #77 SummerSong

This one is so good I don't want to sleep. But, sleep I must.
So, hasta la manana, Lizards.

Uh Oh, I'm bombed toniht...er tonight.

re: #79 rawmuse

This one is so good I don't want to sleep. But, sleep I must.
So, hasta la manana, Lizards.

Good night!

re: #59 Page

You. "Flock of Seagulls". You know why we're here?

re: #76 Page

You may be the only person in the world to watch that clip, and be looking at what style of pants they are wearing...I mean, don't you see the camera in the mirror? And how he uses two different fingers on two different hands to play the same note? :P

But none of that is anywhere near as important as those awful pants. Perhaps I've let my hatred of pleated pants on men go too far. It's like when you are thinking about buying a certain type of car and all of a sudden you see it everywhere. I start thinking about how unflattering pleated pants are and it's all I can see when they're in the room.

re: #42 wright1

I think there's a wide range of opinion allowed here, so I'm not sure why you would worry over that. I'm also not sure why you would see the line as blurry. We have few unwritten rules around here, but one is that we be decent guests in this house. People who crap in the living room are not welcome. I think what's going on here is some people have different opinions on what crapping is, but I think it's up to the host. He doesn't nor shouldn't have to suffer it.

re: #23 jcm

My last cat talked to me. The scary thing is I understood him, change my litter box, feed me, I want a lap, and give me the damn pillow, all phrases I understood.

The sooner you let the cat train you the better the relatiionship will be.

re: #82 unclassifiable
BRAVO.
Verrry nice.
What do they call a quarter pounder in France?

Looks like the fires moved to Sylmar..

re: #80 Maximu§

I believe you are in the right place sir.

re: #44 Killian Bundy

Happy Tree Friends

/whatever

Hey, that's wrong!

re: #82 unclassifiable

Dude...why are they killing the young Moonlight Graham? Not cool...

re: #56 gmsc

Yep. She thought regular dancing was too dangerous for me. She preferred a Safety Dance.

Well....I guess you'll have to learn some of these....Dance Moves
.....sorry I just couldn't help myself.....

re: #88 unclassifiable

Ive been drinking Pomegranate Martini's...with a lemon twist.

I have Letterman on in the background because Bill Cosby is on tonight and just caught this:

Top Ten signs youre watching a bad Bond film:
#5 - hot new Bond girl has five kids and a loving husband named Todd

re: #86 CalBear84

BRAVO.
Verrry nice.
What do they call a quarter pounder in France?

Pierre?

re: #90 Page

A dog thinks, "He gives me food, he gives me affection, he gives me toys--he must be God."

A cat thinks, "He gives me food, he gives me affection, he gives me toys--I must be God."

Errr...
As I was saying.
Very nice Page.
Never noticed that was Doc Graham getting whacked.

re: #94 Outrider

They dont' call it anything...cause of the metric system.

If cats could talk they'd complain about the litter box smell too.

Royale with cheese

re: #86 CalBear84

BRAVO.
Verrry nice.
What do they call a quarter pounder in France?

What do they call Canadian Bacon in Canada?

re: #84 Sharmuta

I think there's a wide range of opinion allowed here, so I'm not sure why you would worry over that. I'm also not sure why you would see the line as blurry. We have few unwritten rules around here, but one is that we be decent guests in this house. People who crap in the living room are not welcome. I think what's going on here is some people have different opinions on what crapping is, but I think it's up to the host. He doesn't nor shouldn't have to suffer it.

Exactly. This is Charles' house. And his bandwith. Posting here is not a right. It is a privilege. And Charles has been more than generous over the years. If anyone has anything incredibly important to say that Charles won't allow here, start your own blog.

re: #93 JeremiahRight

re: #100 JeremiahRight

I'll have a LeBig Mac et une Royale avec fromage

re: #101 gmsc

What do they call Canadian Bacon in Canada?

Bacon.

re: #101 gmsc
What?

re: #103 CalBear84

Check out the big brain on CalBear84!

re: #96 Emperor Norton

A dem thinks, "The one gives me food, he gives me affection, he gives me toys--he must be God."

A rational person thinks, "I earn/catch/grow my food, I can do things to deserve affection, I buy my toys--I must be Good."

re: #101 gmsc

What do they call Canadian Bacon in Canada?

they call it "back bacon"

Say WHAT again!
WHAT?
BAM!

re: #53 CalBear84

I live in the LA region. To get someone in parts of LA to vote for Obama would only take a carton of cigarettes. ACORN could easily do that.

re: #101 gmsc

Back Bacon

re: #110 Ledger1

I live in the LA region. To get someone in parts of LA to vote for Obama would only take a carton of cigarettes. ACORN could easily do that.

Dang, they were only getting a pack and a ride in Ohio. lol

The cost of being a derelict must be higher in California.

Songs about 0bama's administration?

My Hero Zero
Tax Man Max
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Three-Ring Government

re: #108 JeremiahRight

they call it "back bacon"

re: #111 Metal Man

Back Bacon

OK - now how about explaining the Braille on those drive-up ATMs?

re: #10 wright1

In my 5 or so years here, Charles has been consistent in allowing dissent. There are banned persons that will scream foul at that last statement. Nodrog and ChenZen live an afterlife of self adulation on the supposition that they were banned for being just too damned effective in advancing their arguments. But that is the perspective (and behavior) you'd expect from those who use the web to argue as sport, have inflated self opinions and don't argue fairly (such as refusing to concede any point where they have been proven wrong) in the process. So it isn't just pedantic tone, it also comes down to simply arguing dishonestly.

Now I have to be honest in saying that arguing dishonestly is not always banned - there are plenty here that aren't familiar with formal debate and don't distinguish naked assertions, opinion and fact from each other. They may post their take on something and it may not pass the entry exam for the Oxford debating society, but no one challenges them on it. It simply sits as an orphaned comment. Nothing wrong with that - everyone is entitled to an opinion (even malformed opinion). And if it turns out to be an opinion that supports consensus, who is going to be a prick and say "I agree with you, but your argument is flawed"?

But such people will often attract predators - folks who know their way around debate and will then pick on someone and then shift the argument or the standard of support to simply irritate the other into frustration and some indefensible outburst. Cognito liked doing that by insisting people post "facts" (wherein some might just do that, and he'd sometimes shift the standard of "fact" based on his expertise as a journalist - and he was playing that game with Jindal's acknowledged exorcism when he got banned).

ChenZen and Nodrog (to varying degrees) would do much the same more clumsily in that they'd continually blur assertion and fact and the shift arguments, all sprinkled with insults about how their interlocutors were morally inferior beings.

As for the pantheon of banned folks who "fit the mold" remember that was a self reinforcing mold which started to color public opinion of Charles himself. When this started out, Charles idealistically followed a Laisez Faire policy on comments. You had to pretty much post a credible death threat to get banned, and (prior to registration) a ban didn't mean anything. So the idea that Mr Johnson wants to run a Jonestown like cult here is a bit wild to me having seen what looked more like a yeast culture in the comment section. Those who started to feel emboldened by those around them (as happens in mobs) and would express over-the-top desires to kill large groups of people or kill particular people were initially tolerated. That started to bite Charles in the ass as MSM columnists started harshing the site as an "online Nuremberg Rally" and whatnot. CAIR even started filing complaints with the FBI. Regardless of why, Charles changed the policy and has enforced it since. That banning policy led to the hate sites, which led to more bannings as people tried to play both sides. As the more rabid ideologues got weeded out, they fed more animus and now Charles has to sniff out "friend or foe." In all, it sucks to be Charles Johnson having to put up with the crap, and I think his frustration is showing itself in less patience for ass holes.

Point is, I think you could post any argument "against the grain" relative to a thread that you are honestly willing to support and are prepared to argue fairly. If you argue "with the grain" the standards are lower simply because such arguments don't stand out that much.

As for what Charles posts on, this is just a dude's blog. Photo of a cat? Blog post. New shifter for bike? Blog post. Fatwa against mini skirts? Blog post.

Just remember - If you go to a friend's house and don't like the curtains, compliment them on their kitchen

re: #78 gmsc

OK, he can dance in mid-air. Can he Walk Like An Egyptian?

Susanna Hoffs

re: #114 gmsc

OK - now how about explaining the Braille on those drive-up ATMs?

Drive-up ATM buttons are marked with braille because federal regulations require it. To be specific, section 4.34.4 of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (Appendix to Part 1191, 36 CFR Chapter XI, issued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) says, "Instructions and all information for use [of an automated teller machine] shall be made accessible to and independently usable by persons with vision impairments."

your government at work!

re: #114 gmsc

OK - now how about explaining the Braille on those drive-up ATMs?

that way the company only has to make one machine for drive-ups and walk-ups; instead of two different face plates.

Now explain why a restaurant mens room has its sign in brail? I asked a manager about that one time and he told me that an employee would tell them where the door and sign was. I asked why couldn't the employee just tell the blind guy which was the male and female.

re: #114 gmsc

Because blind people don't want to give their PIN# to the driver?

re: #112 Outrider

Well, those clods in Ohio sell out too easily. They should have ask for at least 5 packs of cigs!

re: #114 gmsc

re: #117 JeremiahRight

Don't mess with the ADA...lessun you like fines.

re: #113 gmsc

Songs about 0bama's administration?

My Hero Zero
Tax Man Max
Tyrannosaurus Debt
Three-Ring Government

re: #118 Outrider

If you were blind would you trust a teenager to send you through the right door?

re: #123 Metal Man

The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen...

Bringing together the "Cat" and "Question" memes:

Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?

re: #124 JeremiahRight

Now that's funny :)

Foxtrotter, if you're still around, this one's for you:

Enjoy.

re: #42 wright1

I am not afraid of being able to make my points but it seems lately, the very existence of an oppositional idea causes consternation and after that, well... perhaps baning. Having said that, I completely get how things are here and how they have been. It is my sense however lately that their is more of a hair trigger to trounce ideas that are not conforming to either Charles and/or the majority. I can take the debating even when it is acrimonious, but as I said, the line demarking the water's edge seems a bit blurry these days. Frankly, how I put it in my previous post lays out the way I feel.

Sorry for the delay - I was answering emails.

Clearly, wright1, you didn't go back and read the thread as I suggested, otherwise you wouldn't be making that statement. I say this as someone who likes mama winger, and joked with her frequently on this forum. Charles noted that she was trashing him on another blog, and was offended by that. Even so, he allowed her to continue to post here. I don't know what went on at the other blog, but if I witnessed it, I would have certainly said something to her about it. I consider her a friend, as I do most of you with whom I communicate with on a near daily basis.

And no, there is not a "hair-trigger" here as to what Charles or the rest of us will accept as acceptable commentary, other than calls for violence or bigotry. If you state something that is bullshit, someone more knowledgeable will call your ass on it. Back up what you say with links to legitimate sources and you'll be just fine. If you're going to play with nut-job conspiracy theories about Obama's alleged muslim heritage, or some bogus issue about his birth certificate (and persist so) you'll be warned, warned, then blocked.

In my mind, no one "played" this blog better than Cognito. I remember when he first came on the scene - fully five months after he originally registered. He was a contrarian from the start, but learned to temper his comments - even make "sympathetic" commentary - in order to stick around and win friends. I saw through his bullshit completely, and was even somewhat frustrated as Charles came close to banning him a couple times, but relented. I always thought he was always an unfaithful debate partner, but respected Charles' decision to keep him around (dude even got a hat tip).

I know you've probably signed off, but as I think about your post, and reasons you may have ignored my suggestion to go back and read through the shuttle thread, I'm growing skeptical of your motivation.

Anyway, it's 2:00 am here, and I must be going. Feel free to catch me on another thread if you wish to continue this conversation.

re: #115 karmic_inquisitor

The notion that LGF is intolerant of debate or dissent is a load of rubbish spewed forth by people who are incapable of behaving themselves, not to mention incapable of making rational arguments.

I love you to much to ever start liking you, so don't expect me to be your friend.

re: #123 Metal Man

If you were blind would you trust a teenager to send you through the right door?

Heh. I worked as a security guard in Colorado Springs years ago, and was placed in high crime fast food places a number of times. After watching the teen agers working in those places, I've never eaten in a fast food place again. Answer the question? ;-)>

re: #125 gmsc

Only for inner city cats.

re: #71 suboptimal

None that I'm aware of, sorry.

That's kind of where I was going with that. Maybe a 24 hour rule?

re: #124 JeremiahRight

The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen...

funny!

You see, this is what happens when you're in an undisclosed location for 3 days.

Cognito got the stick? Wow, I'd been waiting for that day for years, and I didn't even feel a disturbance in the Force when it happened. Still, on the day it happened, I was celebrating something else at a bar, so, this pomegranate margarita's for you Charles. Strange, I feel a bit like Wile E. Coyote, when he finally caught the Road Runner and waved the sign that said "what do I do now?" Oh well, it's still like Christmas in November.

I would like to put in a good word for Mama Winger, who is a patriot and a mother of patriots, who worked so hard to try to stop Mr. Obama's election in the face of terrible odds. She's a good person, and I always enjoyed her posts. Still, Charles has an absolute right to moderate his posts however he sees fit, and I'm sure mama winger will do fine wherever she ends up.

re: #125 gmsc

Bringing together the "Cat" and "Question" memes:

Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?

hmmmm how do you know there isn't? maybe it all is.

re: #128 Noam Sayin'

It also helps that when your BS is called that you own up to it. Finely crafted BS is a thing of beauty but shoddy BS will get you pwned.

re: #131 Outrider

Yes.

Mama Winger got whacked?

re: #130 Salem

I love you to much to ever start liking you, so don't expect me to be your friend.

You Murder me, Salem :)

re: #128 Noam Sayin'

Cognito was a real piece of work, I had a love hate relationship with 'it'.

re: #136 Outrider

hmmmm how do you know there isn't? maybe it all is.

right, mouse probably tastes like chicken, and there are tons of chicken flavored cat food. who knows

Amazing what happens when fascists crawl out of the woodwork.

re: #139 Outrider

Yes, again, and this time permanently.

Here's one that just happened: On the Weather Channel they said the Yellowstone National Park was forecasted to hit 0 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, and it was expected to be twice as cold on Sunday.

Wouldn't that still be 0 degrees?

I'm always walking after midnight, searching for you.

re: #125 gmsc

Bringing together the "Cat" and "Question" memes:

Why isn't there mouse-flavored cat food?

Dunno.....same reason there isn't ass flavored dog food?

re: #131 Outrider

Heh. I worked as a security guard in Colorado Springs years ago, and was placed in high crime fast food places a number of times. After watching the teen agers working in those places, I've never eaten in a fast food place again. Answer the question? ;-)>

field sanitation training..... i don't even want to eat at home........

re: #144 victor_yugo

Yes, again, and this time permanently.

WOW!

re: #147 Fenway_Nation

LMAO

re: #139 Outrider

Mama Winger got whacked?

That wouldn't be the first time.

re: #139 Outrider
From Watch the Shuttle launch thread.
re: #802 Charles

Mama winger was banned once before for trashing me at other blogs, and she talked me into letting her back in. That's how she repays me, by siding with scumbags and fanatics who hate me.

Disgusting.

Follow up that thread if you need to know more.

re: #115 karmic_inquisitor

I agree with you, but this part of your argument is flawed:

So the idea that Mr Johnson wants to run a Jonestown like cult here is a bit wild to me having seen what looked more like a yeast culture in the comment section.

You inflate wright1's argument to an absurd level. I've never been schooled in debate, but I'm sure this is a logical fallacy of some sort.

;)

Just bustin' yer balls, KI. That was a great post.

re: #140 SummerSong

You Murder me, Salem :)

Silence! That name shall no more!

Major premise A: Marriage is an institution.

Major premise B: Marriage is love.
Minor premise: Love is blind.

Conclusion: Marriage is an institution for the blind.

re: #146 Salem

Not in Detroit you're not.

And you're sure as hell not doing it in Mexico City either.

re: #147 Fenway_Nation

Oh! Almost peed my pants on that one.

re: #145 gmsc

Here's one that just happened: On the Weather Channel they said the Yellowstone National Park was forecasted to hit 0 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday, and it was expected to be twice as cold on Sunday.

Wouldn't that still be 0 degrees?

I guess it'll be -230 F.

re: #155 gmsc

Hell I've entered 2 marriages completely blind so far so that sounds about right to me.

re: #155 gmsc

Does that make divorce like cataract surgery without the anesthesia?

re: #130 Salem

I love you to much to ever start liking you, so don't expect me to be your friend.

Is that an Ashleigh Brilliant?

re: #160 unclassifiable

Does that make divorce like cataract surgery without the anesthesia?

...and with greater expense!

re: #147 Fenway_Nation

Dunno.....same reason there isn't ass flavored dog food?

Do radioactive cats have 18 half-lives?

I've been reading up on the 9mm vs. .40 debate lately. Any takers? The previous gun thread went cold on me

re: #163 gmsc

Wanna find out what's worse that a radioactive cat? Change the litter box. The answer is in there I promise you.

Cognito has been yanking chains at LGF for quite some time, playing cat and mouse with the man. He yanked too hard, one too many times.

re: #154 Salem

Silence! That name shall no more!

I know what I know, if you know what I mean.... ;)

You don't know what it's like to love somebody the way I love you.

re: #165 unclassifiable

Wanna find out what's worse that a radioactive cat? Change the litter box. The answer is in there I promise you.

According to Daniel Rosen, a dead cat is one of the most deadly weapons known to man.

re: #152 Metal Man

From Watch the Shuttle launch thread.
re: #802 Charles

Follow up that thread if you need to know more.

Nah, thats enough. Given prior conversations, it was probably over the ID threads. Never thought of her as a "talk behind the back" person.

re: #141 MrPaulRevere

Cognito was a real piece of work, I had a love hate relationship with 'it'.

Cognito was a Class 1 Asshole. I trusted him initially, but eventually recognized his game. Many may have thought he brought something substantive to this forum, but he was just bullshitting them.

re: #166 MrPaulRevere

Really not worthy of any more commentary, frankly.

How are you, Archie?

re: #164 JeremiahRight

I've been reading up on the 9mm vs. .40 debate lately. Any takers? The previous gun thread went cold on me

Pick the gun you feel the best shooting since hitting the target is more important than caliber between 9mm and .40cal.

re: #164 JeremiahRight

I've been reading up on the 9mm vs. .40 debate lately. Any takers? The previous gun thread went cold on me

I'm still trying to decide between 10mm and .41AE

re: #161 itellu3times

Is that an Ashleigh Brilliant?

Some guy. I don't know, I just think that's a funny line. This local radio station I listen to that plays all these square old songs, which I think are cool for some reason.

re: #164 JeremiahRight

I've been reading up on the 9mm vs. .40 debate lately. Any takers? The previous gun thread went cold on me

re: #174 Fenway_Nation

I'm still trying to decide between 10mm and .41AE

Well, JeremiahRight, it sounds like Fenway is trying to one-up you!

re: #173 Metal Man

Pick the gun you feel the best shooting since hitting the target is more important than caliber between 9mm and .40cal.

eh. use a grenade. that way no one knows where you are. ;-)>

re: #172 Sharmuta

Doing well thanks. I got over my electoral hangover and am back at full speed. I have 6 hours of overtime lined up tomorrow so I'm a happy camper. Nirvana to a blue collar guy. And yes, 'it' is no longer worthy of commentary.

If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

(No offense intended, Sharmuta.)

re: #164 JeremiahRight

I've been reading up on the 9mm vs. .40 debate lately. Any takers? The previous gun thread went cold on me

Cops use .40 SW almost exclusively. There's a good reason for that - it's the most effective while limiting collateral damage.

Ironically, I'm taking my two 9mm's to the range in about seven hours.

Good night, all.

Cognito still sucks!

re: #179 gmsc

Smurfaphobe! *sob*

re: #148 redc1c4

field sanitation training..... i don't even want to eat at home........

never minded what came at me in the bush. I always figured I had built up the anti-bodies to deal with the little nasties that seemed to always creep into the rations or water. Must have done it.

re: #170 Outrider

My quote was really from Charles where He says she talked smack in other threads/blogs and up that thread was the last straw for him. I've been here long enough to know he doesn't take banning lightly.

re: #183 Metal Man

My quote was really from Charles where He says she talked smack in other threads/blogs and up that thread was the last straw for him. I've been here long enough to know he doesn't take banning lightly.

ah. Understood. Thanks.

re: #179 gmsc

If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

(No offense intended, Sharmuta.)

opaque...

all hand guns should start with a "4" or higher......

/white smoke

re: #177 Outrider

Do they sell those at Gander Mountain:(

re: #179 gmsc

If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?

(No offense intended, Sharmuta.)

re: #181 Sharmuta

Smurfaphobe! *sob*

. . . and that's the story of how gmsc was banned!

re: #183 Metal Man

My quote was really from Charles where He says she talked smack in other threads/blogs and up that thread was the last straw for him. I've been here long enough to know he doesn't take banning lightly.

No he doesn't. Everyone gets enough notice and warnings.
Keeps the food chain thriving though. Reach a threshold of whackies, then open registration again. lol

I'm thinking over the years he has banned more folks than I have ever even had visit my site. ;-)>

re: #178 MrPaulRevere

Overtime is good! I have a feeling in the coming years it will be harder and harder to acquire.

re: #128 Noam Sayin'

I went back and read the space shuttle thread. I am somewhat surprised. I know more about the banning now then before.

I did not know Mama winger had been banned before and was bad mouthing Charles on other blogs. I can see why he would be angry. As for Song and dance man, he is always over the top and he is quite religious (Charles is the opposite).

My sense is that now the election is over their will be retailiation against those who supported McCain – as Charles did.

There is a group of hostile websites that watches Lgf and cherry pick posts to show that Lgf is a “hate site.”

I suspect that Charles is under pressure to clean up some of offensive posts. If no clean up occurs, I suspect that Obama’s communication consulting professionals with attack Lgf at every turn.

Charles is located one of the most heavily moonbat populated areas. I can see him being an easy target for retailiation – they did it to Joe The Plumber. Now, that is just my uninformed speculation (I am not up on things and I rarely post).

See LA area graphical popular vote count of USA

re: #181 Sharmuta

Smurfaphobe! *sob*

smurf

re: #188 Outrider

It's not the quantity of whacking that makes the man it's the quality.

In the cool cool cool of the evening, tell them we'll be there.

re: #188 Outrider

No he doesn't. Everyone gets enough notice and warnings.
Keeps the food chain thriving though. Reach a threshold of whackies, then open registration again. lol

I'm thinking over the years he has banned more folks than I have ever even had visit my site. ;-)>

i look upon his banning as a Darwinian selection for those most capable of cogent thought.......... i'm just not sure how i survived. %-)

/white smoke

re: #186 Metal Man

Do they sell those at Gander Mountain:(

now that would be nice. Fishing? Get the limit.

Drunks out in the alleyway creating noisy problem? Chuck a grenade down the fire escape-problem solved.

Drunken argument next door? In goes the grenade-out goes the problems.

Smoke grenades would be fun to fool with also-company picnic getting boring? Pop purple and land a news chopper (whose pilot flashed back) in the middle of the 3-legged race. Boring sales meeting? Pop a red and escape under cover.

possibilities abound.

re: #194 redc1c4

I'm guessing all that white cover smoke is the only reason you've survived.

re: #190 Ledger1

Wow- I don't think it had anything to do with that. I think he knows what he wants on his own site, and that backstabbers and those who tolerate them are among the things he doesn't feel the need to allow.

re: #192 Metal Man

It's not the quantity of whacking that makes the man it's the quality.

so-------a quality whacking means the whackee was a quality commenter? or a lousy commenter?

And a lousy whacking means the commenter was a quality commenter?

Who can turn the world on with a smile? Who can take a nothing day and suddenly make it seem worthwhile?

You're gonna make it after all.

re: #195 Outrider

now that would be nice. Fishing? Get the limit.

Drunks out in the alleyway creating noisy problem? Chuck a grenade down the fire escape-problem solved.

Drunken argument next door? In goes the grenade-out goes the problems.

Smoke grenades would be fun to fool with also-company picnic getting boring? Pop purple and land a news chopper (whose pilot flashed back) in the middle of the 3-legged race. Boring sales meeting? Pop a red and escape under cover.

possibilities abound.

Smoke and Pyro

White Smoke---Covering/Screening only
Yellow Smoke---Designated target (Fire at will)
Purple Smoke---All after is sarcastic
Green Smoke---Kook Identifed
White Star Cluster---All Clear
Yellow Star Cluster---Cease-fire
Red Star Cluster---Danger

Some Examples:

Red says something smart and instead of "ducking," pops white smoke and disengages.

Anyone needing assistance might designate a post (or a thread in the subject line) with yellow smoke.

Prior to typing a sarcastic remark, "pop purple smoke." When removing tounge from cheek, send up a White Star Cluster.

Green star clusters would probaly be most effective for the person on SGT Casey's duty roster with an addition to a subject line.

Yellow star clusters used to designate a friendly under fire or to initiate compromise under a misunderstanding.

Red star custer, any kind of warning.

re: #189 Sharmuta

We are in uncharted economic waters. I'm sucking up every hour of work I can get. In times like these, I remember what one of my grandfathers told me....."Adversity introduces a man to himself".

re: #196 Metal Man

I'm guessing all that white cover smoke is the only reason you've survived.

you are welcome to guess that......and yes, i AM incompetent........

/white smoke

re: #200 redc1c4

Smoke and Pyro

White Smoke---Covering/Screening only
Yellow Smoke---Designated target (Fire at will)
Purple Smoke---All after is sarcastic
Green Smoke---Kook Identifed
White Star Cluster---All Clear
Yellow Star Cluster---Cease-fire
Red Star Cluster---Danger

Some Examples:

Red says something smart and instead of "ducking," pops white smoke and disengages.

Anyone needing assistance might designate a post (or a thread in the subject line) with yellow smoke.

Prior to typing a sarcastic remark, "pop purple smoke." When removing tounge from cheek, send up a White Star Cluster.

Green star clusters would probaly be most effective for the person on SGT Casey's duty roster with an addition to a subject line.

Yellow star clusters used to designate a friendly under fire or to initiate compromise under a misunderstanding.

Red star custer, any kind of warning.

I used to be real partial to them purple smokes. They were harder for our targets to acquire, thus safer for us. It was easier for pilots to see and ID the purple also. So things went quicker.

Actually, I was shown a used German police-issue SIG 9mm earlier today. Pretty good deal, but I was less than impressed with the sorta wimpy 8-round stick magazine (looked like the grip could've easily accomodated a staggered mag that squoze in a dozen rounds- or at least 8 rounds of something a little more powerful a-la .40S&W or .45ACP.

But then I got to thinking- isn't the IDF gonna retire their Jericho 9mm in favor of the newer, polymer Barak 9mm? (Yes- the only thing named 'Barak' that the Israelis can depend on)...

It really would be a shame if those otherwise-serviceable Jerichos were melted down into scrap metal. I'm hoping that some IDF-surplus ones might be able to find their way over here...

re: #201 MrPaulRevere

We are in uncharted economic waters. I'm sucking up every hour of work I can get. In times like these, I remember what one of my grandfathers told me....."Adversity introduces a man to himself".

I'm looking to cut as much spending from my daily budget as possible.

re: #197 Sharmuta

I don't know the real reason. But, retaliation against Charles is certainly a possibility.

If ever I would leave you
It wouldn't be in summer.
Seeing you in summer I never would go.

re: #198 Outrider

Quality is taking the time to be sure it's not just bad grammar or sarcasm that only makes sense to the poster. Quantity is banning everyone that posts something you don't agree with think DKOS.

re: #203 Outrider

I used to be real partial to them purple smokes. They were harder for our targets to acquire, thus safer for us. It was easier for pilots to see and ID the purple also. So things went quicker.

re: #200 redc1c4

Purple Smoke

Cough Hack Wheeze

That seems really complicated redc1c4. Crap where am I? Whats this?

White Cluster

Crap -- burned myself. cough cough. Shit -- gotta get out

Green smoke -- this ain't workin damnit. Hello? Where is every one?

re: #205 Sharmuta

And that's only rational. It common sense. And you are right its about LGF upholding standards. Where Charles lives is irrelevant.

re: #210 unclassifiable

Purple Smoke

Cough Hack Wheeze

That seems really complicated redc1c4. Crap where am I? Whats this?

White Cluster

Crap -- burned myself. cough cough. Shit -- gotta get out

Green smoke -- this ain't workin damnit. Hello? Where is every one?

no worries! it;s all Blue Cannucks fault!

In full disclosure... More questions for prospective Obama Administration members

Thank you for applying to join the Obama Administration. We have just a few remaining questions.
What is your middle name?
List all inappropriate jokes at which you have laughed. Specify whether the laughter was a) wholehearted, b) begrudging, c) ironic.
How many knives do you own? Please specify butter, ordinary, steak, machete switch blade or other.
Do you think you can play guitar?
Can you really play guitar?
Remember that night in college you'd rather forget? Tell us all about it.
Have you ever written a love letter. Please attach.
Have you ever gotten testy with the credit card company's support line in a way that, if revealed, might jeopardize U.S.-India relations? Please describe.
Do you possess any of the following obsessions: 1) comic books, 2) fantasy football, 3) video games. If you circled 2, please describe said fantasy.
In the following ink blot, do you see a) hope, b) change, c) the Obama campaign symbol d) President Obama's head carved into the side of Mount Rushmore, e) other.
How much hope do you have for America under President Obama? Please be expansive.
Have you ever been voted off a reality TV-show. Why?
In his/her adult life, how many times has your spouse been proud of America? a) 0, b) once, on Nov. 4, 2008, c) 2-6 times, d) every day or his/her life.
What's the worst thing you ever said in a breakup fight? Did you take it back? If not, can you please take it back now?
Have you ever sat in a sermon you regretted? If so, why did you continue to sit in the church or synagogue. What, you say it was a mosque? Please see form 13B-iii.
Do you watch America's Next Top Model? What do you think of that guy with the hair?
If Batman, Spiderman and Barack Obama got in a huge fight, describe exactly how the winner would use his superhuman integrity, intelligence, coalition-building skills and discipline to win.
Are you a) a lover or b) a fighter?
If a) how deep is your love?
If b) is Saturday night all right for fighting?
Have you ever failed to disclose something on a disclosure form (including this one) that could prove to be embarrassing? Why not?
Do you like it rough?
Are there any photos circulating of you: a) in compromising positions with men/women other than your husband/wife, b) in a turban or c) with President George W. Bush?
In this questionnaire, are you not not telling everything but the truth?
Are we cool? No, seriously, are we cool? I just need to know we're cool.

re: #207 Salem

Karaoke!

re: #206 Ledger1

See my #84.

Good night folks.

re: #216 unclassifiable

Good night folks.

Good night!

re: #208 Metal Man

Quality is taking the time to be sure it's not just bad grammar or sarcasm that only makes sense to the poster. Quantity is banning everyone that posts something you don't agree with think DKOS.

Yes. I've always gone on the premise, if the author didn't want various viewpoints, the author would have a web site-not a blog.

re: #202 redc1c4

Hell I would take your deployment of white smoke as a proof of competence not the other way round:)

re: #89 Salem

Hey, that's wrong!

/no, this is wrong

re: #218 Outrider

Yes. I've always gone on the premise, if the author didn't want various viewpoints, the author would have a web site-not a blog.

that said, there is a point where someone is just being obtuse or is out to create friction.; in which point they are a liability and just drag things down.

Then, the author does have his own self interests. If racist or hateful stuff is routinely posted, the author gets a bad reputation and reputable people don't come to the site. It quickly turns into chaos, with no benefits derived from coming there.

re: #214 littleoldlady

Karaoke!

Tune that Name!

Cat Prayer

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray this cushy life to keep.
I pray for toys that look like mice,
And sofa cushions, soft and nice.
I pray for gourmet kitty snacks,
And someone nice to scratch my back,
For windowsills all warm and bright,
For shadows to explore at night.
I pray I'll always stay real cool
And keep the secret feline rule
To NEVER tell a human that
The world is really ruled by CATS!

~ Author Unknown

It's not showtunes, but I hope littleoldlady likes it anyways.

re: #220 Killian Bundy

/no, this is wrong

wonder if they support UGA?

Why Cats are Better than Men

1. A cat always comes in SOBER after being out all night.

2. When a cat goes to the toilet she tries not to leave a trace.

3. You can put a bell around a cat's neck so you know exactly where she is.

4. If you stroke a cat she won't leap on you for sex.

5. You don't mind that much if a cat brings a bird home every night.

6. When a cat comes in at midnight it doesn't wake you up by smashing into the furniture.

7. Cats never pretend they know how to fix the video.

8. Cats don't care what size your boobs are.

9. Cats still love you even when your perm goes wrong.

10. Cats love rubbing up to your legs however much cellulite you have.

11. Cats can be neutered if they stray.

12. If a cat jumps into your lap, a little light petting will satisfy her.

13. It's okay if a cat rubs up against your best friend.

14. If you ask enough times, a cat may actually listen to you.

15. You never have to spend time with your cat's mother.

16. Better chance of training a cat.

17. Cats are cute.

18. A cat is never late for dinner.

19. Cats love to see you come home from shopping with lots of bags!

20. You'll never get a call from you cat's ex-wife.

21. A cat would never leave you for a younger women.

22. Cats treat your mom with respect.

23. Cats don't worry about hair loss.

24. I feels nice to stroke a cats soft, fluffy fur.

25. A cat's friend is less likely to be annoying.

26. Cats can't show love without meaning it.

27. To buy a fancy dinner for a cat only costs 40p

28. Cats actually think with their heads.

29. Unlike a man, a cat can fend for itself.

30. It is legal in all states to neuter a cat.

31. Cats comfort you when you are sick.

32. When a cat sleeps all day it's natural, not annoying.

re: #218 Outrider

Yes. I've always gone on the premise, if the author didn't want various viewpoints, the author would have a web site-not a blog.

I agree but 99% of blogs will never know there is a choice. You can't ban posters that don't post.

Robert Goulet has always sounded like it's coming from some 3 AM phantom universe.

CAT COMMANDMENTS >^,,^

re: #224 Sharmuta

VERY nice! :-)

CAT COMMANDMENTS

1. Thou shalt not jump onto the keyboard when thy human is on the modem.
2. Thou shalt not pull the phone cord out of the back of the modem.
3. Thou shalt not unroll all of the toilet paper off of the roll.
4. Thou shalt not sit in front of the television or monitor, as thou art not transparent.
5. Thou shalt not projectile vomit from the top of the refrigerator.
6. Thou shalt not walk in on a dinner party and commence licking thy butt.
7. Thou shalt not lie down with thy butt in thy human's face.
8. Thou shalt not leap from great heights onto thy human's lap region.
9. Fast as thou are, thou cannot run through closed doors.
10. Thou shalt not reset thy human's alarm clock by walking on it.
11. Thou shalt not climb on the garbage can with the hinged lid, as thou will fall in and trap thy self.
12. Thou shalt not jump onto the toilet seat, just as thy human is sitting down.
13. Thou shalt not jump onto thy sleeping human's bladder at 4 am.
14. Thou shalt realize that the house is not a prison from which to escape at any opportunity.
15. Thou shalt not trip thy human even if they are walking too slow.
16. Thou shalt not push open the bathroom door when there are guests in the house.
17. Thou shalt remember that thou are a carnivore and that houseplants are not meat.
18. Thou shalt show remorse when being scolded.

re: #226 Dustyvet

2. When a cat goes to the toilet she tries not to leave a trace.

/they don't flush

You and I march to the beat of a different drum.

Shucks, I'd better crash. Later guys...

re: #207 Salem

If ever I would leave you
It wouldn't be in summer.
Seeing you in summer I never would go.

Strangely enough, I seem to know all the words to that song.

re: #226 Dustyvet

The real reason cats are better than men they kill mice before you see them.
Which is why as a man I let a cat live in my house.
The dog barks when strangers approach so I keep him too:)

re: #228 Salem

Robert Goulet has always sounded like it's coming from some 3 AM phantom universe.

Well, yeah.

/besides, he's dead...

re: #207 Salem

If ever I would leave you
It wouldn't be in summer.
Seeing you in summer I never would go.

I'm gonna leave you -

Take care all. And keep your chins up.

Did you hear about the cat who drank 5 bowls of water? He set a new lap record.

re: #237 littleoldlady

Well, yeah.

/besides, he's dead...

So they say. 8(

I've been on wide open blogs and news groups where the moonbats are allowed to congregate. Sooner or later, in the name of fair and open dialogue, they end up pushing out everyone else. If they ever get in a position to do so, they kick everyone off who doesn't accept their ideological twists and turns.

I'm here because this blog is a proven quantity - this Charles fellow has already caught none other than Dan Rather of CBS out in a Big Lie campaign, and has clipped Reuters more than once - and thus far I rather like the policing that's been done here as well. This membership is a two-way street; if I didn't like what is going on here, I could always go elsewhere. Instead I remain, as clearly do many others.

Others might feel differently, but I for one am glad the riff-raff is kept out. There are plenty of places elsewhere that I can get the opinions of Left-wing fascists, often without any contrary interference allowed whatsoever. So I hope this remains a twit zone for at least the near future.

/rant

(...twit-free...)

Oh noes!

/it's a cute bomb!

re: #220 Killian Bundy

/no, this is wrong

Actually, everything you know is wrong!

Interesting to see the greeting Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd received from President George W. Bush on the TV today. Definitely NOT the friendly encounters he had with John Howard.

I wonder what kind of relationship Obama will have with Rudd?

re: #242 DrCruel
Riff Raff?

Wow. That song never killed the thread before...

This one has.

re: #246 Crux Australis

I wonder what kind of relationship Obama will have with Rudd?

/they'll probably swap tasty ear wax

re: #228 Salem

Robert Goulet has always sounded like it's coming from some 3 AM phantom universe.

Welcome to my world.

Good evening morning lizards.
Insomnia sucks :).

re: #250 the phantom

Welcome to my world.

Your world...

re: #250 the phantom

Welcome to my world.

Give Mr. Goulet my regards.

Hi, Rose.

Audit: Sharpton campaign owes US nearly $500,000

Federal auditors have concluded the Rev. Al Sharpton's 2004 campaign owes the government nearly $500,000 for illegal donations and other financial improprieties. Sharpton has been feuding with the Federal Election Commission for years over his accounting in his failed run for president, for which he received $100,000 in so-called government matching funds that authorities later concluded he did not deserve because he hadn't followed campaign laws.

/racist auditors!

re: #255 Killian Bundy