Wednesday Afternoon Hopen
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Just another Wednesday in the Marvelous Land of Hopenchange, so here’s a midday hopen thread…
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wrenchwench Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:02:33pm |
My keys are in my right pocket and I'm hopen my change is still in my left pocket.
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Sharmuta Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:03:07pm |
re: #3 wrenchwench
My keys are in my right pocket and I'm hopen my change is still in my left pocket.
I'm hopen to be left with some change for my pocket.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:03:58pm |
Things are really hopen on Little Green Footballs.
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Peacekeeper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:04:03pm |
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rawmuse Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:04:25pm |
The cup grows more bitter with each passing day.
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cblesz Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:04:45pm |
I am waiting for my check, tax cut, welfare payment...or whatever He called it...
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:04:46pm |
re: #10 Peacekeeper
Heh Department
MSNBC front page features this link: Obamas hit inaugural balls
Low brow I know
this one
Image: obamajuggle.jpg
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jwb7605 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:05:15pm |
re: #4 Sharmuta
I'm hopen to be left with some change for my pocket.
Only a 5th grader would say that.
So there!
pfffffft!
/
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rawmuse Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:05:31pm |
re: #15 cblesz
I am waiting for my check, tax cut, welfare payment...or whatever He called it...
They are called IOUs, at least, in California.
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jill e Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:05:56pm |
THIS IS A TRUE STORY!
Overheard a colleague today talking to a financial institution about refinancing her condo. She said, "I thought that the interest rates would be lower now that Obama is President."
I had to cover my mouth so my gasp wouldn't be heard.
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Leonidas Hoplite Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:05:56pm |
re: #15 cblesz
I am waiting for my check, tax cut, welfare payment...or whatever He called it...
Get used to waiting. Unless its the IRS knocking, then you better hurry up and pay up.
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Sharmuta Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:06:02pm |
Hopen threads are a tool of Zionist honcos to lull you into a true sense of loquacity!
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Leonidas Hoplite Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:06:42pm |
re: #20 rawmuse
They are called IOUs, at least, in California.
Does California qualify as a failed state?
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:06:59pm |
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zombie Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:07:03pm |
Since moonbat ideology is based on the fundamental notion of being an oppressed victim, how will they cope with the knowldge that they are now in change of the country -- that they are now the oppressors?
Since moonbat ideology is based on the notion of hating America and everything it stands for, how will they cope with the fact that their candidate now runs America?
Consequently, I predict that moonbattism will soon begin to fracture and disintegrate.
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LGoPs Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:07:06pm |
re: #10 Peacekeeper
Heh Department
MSNBC front page features this link: Obamas hit inaugural balls
Low brow I know
Unfortunately, that's the only time we'll see any display of balls in this White House.....
/
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:07:07pm |
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Guanxi88 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:07:22pm |
Since we're throwing around hopen, allow me to suggest a new term or two:
lumpenhopen - the low-class, dangerous acolytes of the Anointed
hopenprole - the minimum-wage layabouts who expect to live like a "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" re-run now that Black Elvis has been elected.
Any others?
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Pietr Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:07:43pm |
re: #9 Racer X
I miss the rooster.
Render posted about this many threads back-find a post of his, and look at "all comments "-the rossster will crow no more-and many of us miss him.....:>(
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Racer X Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:07:50pm |
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:07:56pm |
re: #18 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
HOPE DAY 2!
I haven't seen the waters recede nor the desert bloom yet.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:07:57pm |
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Cathypop Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:08:10pm |
re: #29 zombie
Since moonbat ideology is based on the fundamental notion of being an oppressed victim, how will they cope with the knowldge that they are now in change of the country -- that they are now the oppressors?
Since moonbat ideology is based on the notion of hating America and everything it stands for, how will they cope with the fact that their candidate now runs America?
Consequently, I predict that moonbattism will soon begin to fracture and disintegrate.
When that happens I'll be willing to turn on the TV and watch.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:08:20pm |
re: #17 jcm
A couple of pixies stopped by today to tell me my unicorn would be delayed (government red tape). They dropped off a rainbow to tide me over.
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ThinkRight Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:08:28pm |
re: #29 zombie
Since moonbat ideology is based on the fundamental notion of being an oppressed victim, how will they cope with the knowldge that they are now in change of the country -- that they are now the oppressors?
Since moonbat ideology is based on the notion of hating America and everything it stands for, how will they cope with the fact that their candidate now runs America?
Dont hold your breath waiting for thatConsequently, I predict that moonbattism will soon begin to fracture and disintegrate.
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LGoPs Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:08:36pm |
re: #29 zombie
Since moonbat ideology is based on the fundamental notion of being an oppressed victim, how will they cope with the knowldge that they are now in change of the country -- that they are now the oppressors?
Since moonbat ideology is based on the notion of hating America and everything it stands for, how will they cope with the fact that their candidate now runs America?
Consequently, I predict that moonbattism will soon begin to fracture and disintegrate.
I hope they turn cannibalistic........
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cblesz Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:08:55pm |
re: #22 Leonidas Hoplite
Get used to waiting. Unless its the IRS knocking, then you better hurry up and pay up.
What? Wait a minute...The One said "95% of Americans would get a tax cut under his plan. Anyone making less than $200,000 would get a tax cut." I want my tax cut...
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:09:01pm |
I have to vent. My moonbat coworkers are driving me nuts!
They are swooning over the White House employee wage freeze. "Those people were getting a pay raise every year for eight years and Obama's put an end to it. I never would have thought of that. He's really something. George Bush is an asshole."
They are swooning that he is closing Gitmo. "They've been torturing people there for eight years. Obama is closing it down. He's really getting things done. He's on top of it. George Bush is an asshole."
And this is only the first day. Four more years of listening to mindless idol worship. argh
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3 wood Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:09:07pm |
Market rose today, Dow up 3.5%, S&P up 4.35%, 78% of the issued traded gained on the day.
The market is still down overall for the week.
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nikis-knight Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:09:10pm |
re: #29 zombie
Since moonbat ideology is based on the fundamental notion of being an oppressed victim, how will they cope with the knowldge that they are now in change of the country -- that they are now the oppressors?
Since moonbat ideology is based on the notion of hating America and everything it stands for, how will they cope with the fact that their candidate now runs America?
Consequently, I predict that moonbattism will soon begin to fracture and disintegrate.
Oh good. Then they can get a bail out. And complain that "the Man" is keeping them up.
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jwb7605 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:09:13pm |
re: #34 Racer X
America's Three Worst Presidents
You know #1. Can you name the other two?
(no peaky)
Of 44 choices, and 2 of 3 in my lifetime, my life apparently sucks.
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Leonidas Hoplite Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:09:17pm |
re: #34 Racer X
America's Three Worst Presidents
You know #1. Can you name the other two?
(no peaky)
umm...Hoover and, ummm, the guy right before Lincoln?
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:09:30pm |
I predict that Obama will not be able to placate the extreme left to the extent they will demand. At least I hope that will be the case.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:09:30pm |
re: #40 Killgore Trout
A couple of pixies stopped by today to tell me my unicorn would be delayed (government red tape). They dropped off a rainbow to tide me over.
Breaking news - Less than five hours to the season opener of LOST.
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:09:34pm |
re: #42 LGoPs
I hope they turn cannibalistic........
You can get rabies from Bats. What about Moonbats?
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OldLineTexan Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:09:47pm |
re: #51 Walter L. Newton
Breaking news - Less than five hours to the season opener of LOST.
Finally, some real HOPE.
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rawmuse Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:10:05pm |
re: #26 Leonidas Hoplite
Does California qualify as a failed state?
Check back with us around March.
The Dems created the Monster, now let them feed it.
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Peacekeeper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:10:21pm |
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:10:24pm |
Hopen is where the GWB climate change machine is......manned by only four people!
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:10:41pm |
re: #44 midwestgak
give it a 6 months, they'll sing different tune, its always like that in the beginning
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:10:42pm |
re: #34 Racer X
America's Three Worst Presidents
You know #1. Can you name the other two?
(no peaky)
I figured James Buchanan. He's usually a close second to Jimmy Carter for the worst. LBJ is suprising, as he would not be my choice for third worst (fifth maybe, but not third). I would've had Wilson nearer the top than LBJ.
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LGoPs Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:10:45pm |
re: #52 Creeping Eruption
You can get rabies from Bats. What about Moonbats?
You turn lunatic........
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Cathypop Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:11:19pm |
re: #50 WriterMom
I predict that Obama will not be able to placate the extreme left to the extent they will demand. At least I hope that will be the case.
Can we wish that he makes them illegal?
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zombie Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:11:26pm |
re: #37 WriterMom
Well, what did they do in the Clenis era?
Moonbattism arose in the aftermath of 9/11. Prior to that, it was either regular ol' liberalism, or run-of-the-mill communism.
9/11 fused the two into an insane ideology that we call moonbattism.
LGF is the refuge for the few people that didn't fall into that pit of insanity.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:11:30pm |
re: #29 zombie
Since moonbat ideology is based on the fundamental notion of being an oppressed victim, how will they cope with the knowldge that they are now in change of the country -- that they are now the oppressors?
Since moonbat ideology is based on the notion of hating America and everything it stands for, how will they cope with the fact that their candidate now runs America?
Consequently, I predict that moonbattism will soon begin to fracture and disintegrate.
I disagree. I think they'll find plenty to be victims of, particularly when The One's campaign promises aren't, or can't be, fulfilled. They will see (they will HAVE to see) the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy as alive and well, lurking in the shadows, sabotaging ... uh ... whatever.
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cblesz Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:11:48pm |
re: #34 Racer X
America's Three Worst Presidents
You know #1. Can you name the other two?
(no peaky)
Can George W Bush be picked three times? :-)
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OldLineTexan Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:11:54pm |
It's a light Hopera, with the lead sung in a mellow yellow Baracktone.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:12:17pm |
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txleadfoot00 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:12:27pm |
re: #44 midwestgak
I live and work in the Seattle area...and the kid across the aisle from me is a 20-something himbo from CA who hasn't gotten it through his head yet that this is a republic, not a democracy (and Lord knows I've tried to explain the difference to him, without success). For what it's worth, I can relate.
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:12:41pm |
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:12:47pm |
re: #57 Gella
give it a 6 months, they'll sing different tune, its always like that in the beginning
Thanks. I need all the encouragement I can get. Today has been just aweful. My comment above was brief, but the onslaught ways all day long. I need a hug.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:13:25pm |
re: #51 Walter L. Newton
The countdown begins. I can't wait to go to the bunker and push the button.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:13:28pm |
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Peacekeeper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:13:32pm |
re: #50 WriterMom
I predict that Obama will not be able to placate the extreme left to the extent they will demand. At least I hope that will be the case.
NADER 2012!
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Occasional Reader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:13:42pm |
re: #44 midwestgak
They are swooning over the White House employee wage freeze.
Ask them how that stacks up against the Obama Anointment Inaugurapalooza expenses.
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Pietr Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:13:43pm |
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unreconstructed rebel Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:13:56pm |
Hopen the next four years will pass quickly & quietly
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:13:57pm |
re: #61 zombie
I agree that there are some unique fusions here. But the forces of darkness have been operation in history for many years, under different aliases.
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vagabond trader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:14:00pm |
re: #44 midwestgak
LOL, a pay freeze for someone newly hired for a 100K plus salary. Ask your coworkers if they'd be ok with the poor terrorists camping out in their local jail.For good measure I'd throw in that W did more for Africa than all other presidents combined.A pity that you have to endure these Obots, my condolences.
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:14:04pm |
re: #70 midwestgak
sure, HUG, i have been ignoring MSM completely, didnt see inaguration and his balls, i am tired of Daily boys, but then i am gonna need to move
good thing, tennis is on tonigt :)
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Guanxi88 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:14:05pm |
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:14:25pm |
re: #67 txleadfoot00
I live and work in the Seattle area...and the kid across the aisle from me is a 20-something himbo from CA who hasn't gotten it through his head yet that this is a republic, not a democracy (and Lord knows I've tried to explain the difference to him, without success). For what it's worth, I can relate.
Thanks tx.
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Kragar Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:14:37pm |
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cblesz Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:14:38pm |
Isn't the White House wage freeze on the people he just hired/appointed? If so, I am sure he gave these people very good salaries and then said no raises...
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Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:14:48pm |
Is someone keeping a score card/laundry list of all of the changes that we've been promised? I think it will be fun to see how much gets left undone.
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stanleymberg Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:14:51pm |
Did all the world's conflicts end today? I must have missed that. Because I saw a bumper sticker last year that simply had a peace sign along with "1-20-09". So I guess all those swords were beaten into plowshares today, right? Did anybody hear about that?
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:14:58pm |
re: #44 midwestgak
And this is only the first day. Four more years of listening to mindless idol worship. argh
Let's hope it doesn't change to 8.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:15:08pm |
re: #73 Killgore Trout
The countdown begins. I can't wait to go to the bunker and push the button.
108, 107, 106, 105...
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Cathypop Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:15:36pm |
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Kosh's Shadow Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:15:41pm |
re: #10 Peacekeeper
Heh Department
MSNBC front page features this link: Obamas hit inaugural balls
Low brow I know
This deserves some AC DC
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Racer X Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:15:43pm |
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bulwrk Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:15:53pm |
re: #40 Killgore Trout
A couple of pixies stopped by today to tell me my unicorn would be delayed (government red tape). They dropped off a rainbow to tide me over.
Yes apparently to comply with Obama's new green standards a plug must be strategically inserted in all out going unicorns
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LGoPs Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:16:03pm |
re: #34 Racer X
America's Three Worst Presidents
You know #1. Can you name the other two?
(no peaky)
Sorry, I peeked. My favorite line is this: Carter's greatest achievement was leaving office.
Ain't that the truth. Now if he could only leave....period.
Meddling Bastard.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:16:24pm |
re: #76 Occasional Reader
Ask them how that stacks up against the Obama Anointment Inaugurapalooza expenses.
Or ask 'em how they would like THEIR wages frozen.
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Peacekeeper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:16:30pm |
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:16:32pm |
re: #99 bulwrk
A plug in the unicorn? Like some kind of suppository?
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Cathypop Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:16:40pm |
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:16:43pm |
There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza.
A hole in the bucket, dear Liza, a hole.
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Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:16:45pm |
re: #91 stanleymberg
Yes! North Korea, Iran, and Saudi Arabia have admitted they were wrong, appologized and promised to get in line...
/BFS (Big F'ing Sarc)
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:16:55pm |
re: #58 Honorary Yooper
I figured James Buchanan. He's usually a close second to Jimmy Carter for the worst. LBJ is suprising, as he would not be my choice for third worst (fifth maybe, but not third). I would've had Wilson nearer the top than LBJ.
To further explain why I place Wilson ahead of LBJ. Wilson's administration started the expansion of the Federal government that would culmonate in the Great Society. That expansion was temporarilly halted by Harding and Coolidge, but started to ramp up again under Hoover. FDR had many Wilsonites in his administration (sound familiar?) who thought they could plan as well in peace as they had in war. A fair number of the FDR people then found their way into LBJ's Great Society, where they tried to finish the job. Without Wilson, there is no FDR nor LBJ.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:17:35pm |
re: #106 Ben Hur
There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza.
A hole in the bucket, dear Liza, a hole.
Well, fix it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry ....
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:17:55pm |
re: #106 Ben Hur
So fix it dear Henry, dear Henry dear Henry...
Didn't they have that on Sesame Street?
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:15pm |
re: #105 Cathypop
or shark stake, been a while, maybe even sushie...........
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:20pm |
re: #109 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Well, fix it, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry ....
Unicorn horn, properly filed down will . . .
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Occasional Reader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:22pm |
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Spenser (with an S) Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:29pm |
I mentioned this this morning, but I confess I did stop long enough while changing channels to watch Shakira rockin' Van Morrison's "Bright Side of the Road". I have a soft spot for a hot chick that does her own harmonica solos. Now I just need to edit out the Obama signs in the background so I can concentrate on her loveliness.
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Son of the Black Dog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:30pm |
re: #32 Guanxi88
Since we're throwing around hopen, allow me to suggest a new term or two:
lumpenhopen - the low-class, dangerous acolytes of the Anointed
hopenprole - the minimum-wage layabouts who expect to live like a "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" re-run now that Black Elvis has been elected.
Any others?
Don't disrespect Elvis.
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Guanxi88 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:33pm |
re: #110 WriterMom
So fix it dear Henry, dear Henry dear Henry...
Didn't they have that on Sesame Street?
Marco!
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:50pm |
With what shall I fix it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I fix it, dear Liza, with what?
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:50pm |
re: #110 WriterMom
So fix it dear Henry, dear Henry dear Henry...
Didn't they have that on Sesame Street?
The Belafonte/Odetta version is the best by far.
Superb delivery.
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:51pm |
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:18:58pm |
Trouble for hugo in Venezuela?
[Link: www.reuters.com...]
I hope we see some of this on the cable news channels.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:19:12pm |
re: #99 bulwrk
Yes apparently to comply with Obama's new green standards a plug must be strategically inserted in all out going unicorns
Nah, they just need more time to insert the video and audio surveillance equipment.
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:19:26pm |
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zombie Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:19:39pm |
You know what's weird?
During the course of this campaign, my "citizen journalism" led me to meet and shake hands with both Obama and Biden -- who are now the Pres and VP.
I shook the O's hand moments before I took this picture.
And I shook Biden's hand short after taking this picture.
Didn't dawn on me til this minute.
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Pullus Iulius Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:19:45pm |
re: #108 Honorary Yooper
Wilson was Carter's spiritual godfather. Every bit the befuddled internationalist. Wilson just went out on somewhat of a winning note.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:19:51pm |
re: #118 Ben Hur
With what shall I fix it, dear Liza, dear Liza?
With what shall I fix it, dear Liza, with what?
With a straw, dear Henry, dear Henry, dear Henry
With a straw, dear Henry, dear Henry, with a straw.
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Guanxi88 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:19:55pm |
re: #115 Son of the Black Dog
Don't disrespect Elvis.
For Pete's sake! They treat the fellow like he was, is, and ever has been Elvis his own bad self. Eh, there's other names maybe, but I'm fond of it.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:20:10pm |
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:20:17pm |
re: #120 eschew_obfuscation
are u talking about sharks with lazers?
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:20:31pm |
re: #129 zombie
You know what's weird?
During the course of this campaign, my "citizen journalism" led me to meet and shake hands with both Obama and Biden -- who are now the Pres and VP.
I shook the O's hand moments before I took this picture.
And I shook Biden's hand short after taking this picture.
Didn't dawn on me til this minute.
Can you see a doctor about that?
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Dianna Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:20:55pm |
I'm doing 1099s.
Does no one include a tax id on an invoice?!
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DeafDog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:20:58pm |
re: #29 zombie
Since moonbat ideology is based on the fundamental notion of being an oppressed victim, how will they cope with the knowldge that they are now in change of the country -- that they are now the oppressors?
Since moonbat ideology is based on the notion of hating America and everything it stands for, how will they cope with the fact that their candidate now runs America?
Consequently, I predict that moonbattism will soon begin to fracture and disintegrate.
The jury is out on the conclusion. Instead of you prediction, there is an alternative that goes like this......
President Obama is a victory for the culture of victimhood. The victimhood priests and priestesses will be in positions of power throughout the government and 'the victims' will be getting more and more of the spoils of their victory.
The victimhood culture will not disinigrate, but everything else will.
If this prediction is correct, it's may be time to ask, "If you can't beat em, should you join em?"
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:21:00pm |
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:21:05pm |
re: #122 _RememberTonyC
Trouble for hugo in Venezuela?
[Link: www.reuters.com...]
I hope we see some of this on the cable news channels.
They'll just 'disappear' if they get to be a problem...
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:21:12pm |
Can anyone 'splain to me what is loose nuclear material?
Like, whoops this stuff just fell out of my pants...
Obama and Biden will secure all loose nuclear materials in the world within four years. While working to secure existing stockpiles of nuclear material, Obama and Biden will negotiate a verifiable global ban on the production of new nuclear weapons material. This will deny terrorists the ability to steal or buy loose nuclear materials.
From Obama's Foreign Policy page on WhiteHouse.gov
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:21:37pm |
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faraway Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:21:45pm |
re: #137 Dianna
I'm doing 1099s.
Does no one include a tax id on an invoice?!
Send one to Tim Geithner - with a reminder note.
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SasquatchOnSteroids Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:02pm |
re: #91 stanleymberg
Did all the world's conflicts end today? I must have missed that. Because I saw a bumper sticker last year that simply had a peace sign along with "1-20-09". So I guess all those swords were beaten into plowshares today, right? Did anybody hear about that?
Yep.they're over. The One challenged them all to a bowl off to end all of our disputes. We're fucked.
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Kragar Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:03pm |
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Guanxi88 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:08pm |
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bellamags Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:15pm |
A client came in today and told me she had to go pick up her son from school yesterday because he couldn't stop vomiting. She asked him what was wrong and he said "all we did was watch Obama stuff all day".
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:32pm |
re: #130 Pullus Iulius
Wilson was Carter's spiritual godfather. Every bit the befuddled internationalist. Wilson just went out on somewhat of a winning note.
And every bit the bigot as Carter as well.
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Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:34pm |
re: #122 _RememberTonyC
"Opinion polls in December showed public opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment outweighing support by about 10 percentage points, although pollsters expect the gap to close as Chavez campaigns heavily in coming weeks."
Compaigns my ass, he's going to do some heavy thugging.
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Guanxi88 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:35pm |
re: #146 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
What flavor is it?
Albatross flavor. It's a bloody sea bird, innit?
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Conservative in Liberal Hands Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:36pm |
re: #44 midwestgak
Not to worry... while your co-workers (and I use the term advisedly) are lauding the O-con, the O-conomy will quickly see them unemployed. The Owner of the businesses only has to si=tick his or her head in the office and see who's working and who's standing around the teapot, signing the praises of the Lord O.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:42pm |
re: #139 Ben Hur
Do y*u watch the M*litary Channel?
N*pe. TV's only hooked up to the VCR. Haven't watched broadcast or cable in 25+ years.
I l*ve it like that.
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DeafDog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:43pm |
re: #51 Walter L. Newton
Breaking news - Less than five hours to the season opener of LOST.
I'll be watching
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:22:57pm |
did u hear about HIM wearing this?
[Link: i.gizmodo.com...]
P.S. not asbestos undies
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:23:14pm |
Iran
Barack Obama supports tough and direct diplomacy with Iran
...Iran to stop their illicit nuclear program, support for terrorism, and threats toward Israel. Obama and Biden will offer the Iranian regime a choice. If Iran abandons its nuclear program and support for terrorism, we will offer incentives like membership in the World Trade Organization, economic investments, and a move toward normal diplomatic relations. If Iran continues its troubling behavior, we will step up our economic pressure and political isolation. In carrying out this diplomacy, we will coordinate closely with our allies and proceed with careful preparation. Seeking this kind of comprehensive settlement with Iran is our best way to make progress.
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:23:41pm |
re: #141 WriterMom
Can anyone 'splain to me what is loose nuclear material?
Like, whoops this stuff just fell out of my pants...
From Obama's Foreign Policy page on WhiteHouse.gov
More like whoops - here is an unsecured soviet stockpile. Lets take some and smuggle it in my pants: Border Crossing
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:23:42pm |
Bush is gone.
Israel out of Gaza.
THIS is what the AP has time for.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:23:48pm |
re: #129 zombie
You know what's weird?
During the course of this campaign, my "citizen journalism" led me to meet and shake hands with both Obama and Biden -- who are now the Pres and VP.
I shook the O's hand moments before I took this picture.
And I shook Biden's hand short after taking this picture.
Didn't dawn on me til this minute.
"Isn't that special". ;)
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frred Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:23:51pm |
re: #141 WriterMom
I love such magical thinking. We'll get Pakistan, North Korean and Russian scientist to stop making a living on the black market !
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:23:51pm |
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:24:14pm |
re: #135 Gella
are u talking about sharks with lazers?
Hey! You're not supposed to know about that!
(My Masonic lodge has been working on that for a year. We got the idea from some illuminati buddies we met in a chat room.)
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_RememberTonyC Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:24:20pm |
re: #140 eschew_obfuscation
They'll just 'disappear' if they get to be a problem...
can we send them some supplies ... for self defense? if obama wants to do something good, he can get on TV and offer support for the "youth" of Venezuela battling a dictator in their quest for a freer society.
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:24:44pm |
re: #153 pre-Boomer Marine brat
N*pe. TV's only hooked up to the VCR. Haven't watched broadcast or cable in 25+ years.
I l*ve it like that.
Effen A.
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Guanxi88 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:24:55pm |
re: #163 eschew_obfuscation
Hey! You're not supposed to know about that!
(My Masonic lodge has been working on that for a year. We got the idea from some illuminati buddies we met in a chat room.)
Fool! That's EXACTLY what the Reptilians and their Grey masters WANT you to think.
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:25:26pm |
re: #157 WriterMom
Iran
Barack Obama supports tough and direct diplomacy with Iran
North Korea Failure Redux 2.0
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:25:34pm |
re: #159 Ben Hur
Bush is gone.
Israel out of Gaza.THIS is what the AP has time for.
Exhaustion?
Perhaps his rigor is in mortis.
/Fantasty Island rides again
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:25:43pm |
re: #91 stanleymberg
Did all the world's conflicts end today? I must have missed that. Because I saw a bumper sticker last year that simply had a peace sign along with "1-20-09". So I guess all those swords were beaten into plowshares today, right? Did anybody hear about that?
Yes, and I'm fucking pissed! I had a beautiful collection of antique weaponry last week, and now I am stuck with a room full of farm implements!
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:25:45pm |
re: #163 eschew_obfuscation
hey i watched Austin Powers, ohhh thats where they got this idea :)
silly me, how i didnt guess that before
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Conservative in Liberal Hands Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:25:48pm |
re: #29 zombie
Since moonbat ideology is based on the fundamental notion of being an oppressed victim, how will they cope with the knowldge that they are now in change of the country -- that they are now the oppressors?
Since moonbat ideology is based on the notion of hating America and everything it stands for, how will they cope with the fact that their candidate now runs America?
Consequently, I predict that moonbattism will soon begin to fracture and disintegrate.
Zombie, from your lips to the Almighty's ears!
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Dianna Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:26:00pm |
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bulwrk Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:26:02pm |
re: #157 WriterMom
They just don't understand that there is nothing we can offer them that will match what they will get once they're part of the nuclear club.
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Cathypop Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:26:11pm |
re: #169 Creeping Eruption
Yes, and I'm fucking pissed! I had a beautiful collection of antique weaponry last week, and now I am stuck with a room full of farm implements!
Don't forget the unicorn
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:26:30pm |
re: #163 eschew_obfuscation
Hey! You're not supposed to know about that!
(My Masonic lodge has been working on that for a year. We got the idea from some illuminati buddies we met in a chat room.)
I thought the Illuminati were into Dolphins. My bad.
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:26:38pm |
Win the Battle of Ideas: Defeat al Qaeda in the battle of ideas by returning to an American foreign policy consistent with America's traditional values, and work with moderates within the Islamic world to counter al Qaeda propaganda. Establish a $2 billion Global Education Fund to work to eliminate the global education deficit and offer an alternative to extremist schools.
JIZYAH JIZYAH MORE YUMMY JIZYAH
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Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:26:59pm |
re: #36 pre-Boomer Marine brat
*gasp*!
Hannibal Lecter: A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:27:28pm |
re: #165 Ben Hur
H*y, what happened to the rest of Hole In The Bucket?
I'm locked and loaded.
/and suffering forced deferral of gratification!
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:27:31pm |
re: #157 WriterMom
Iran
Barack Obama supports tough and direct diplomacy with Iran
Well gee..... how many times have we already been down that road?
... But I'm sure that the glow from The One's halo will convince the mullahs to bend over.
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:27:33pm |
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Lizard by the Bay Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:27:40pm |
re: #34 Racer X
America's Three Worst Presidents
You know #1. Can you name the other two?
(no peaky)
Those are my first three choices as well.
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:27:52pm |
re: #169 Creeping Eruption
Is there NOTHING Obama can't do? He turned all your weapons into ploughshares?
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Guanxi88 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:28:14pm |
re: #175 Creeping Eruption
I thought the Illuminati were into Dolphins. My bad.
No, see for yourself. Got footage of their meeting:
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DeafDog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:28:17pm |
re: #148 bellamags
A client came in today and told me she had to go pick up her son from school yesterday because he couldn't stop vomiting. She asked him what was wrong and he said "all we did was watch Obama stuff all day".
Hah!
True story?
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:28:43pm |
re: #175 Creeping Eruption
I thought the Illuminati were into Dolphins. My bad.
Ok, stop it, both of you. You've already said too much. My gosh, next thing you'll be talking about is the secret handshake buzzer.
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LGoPs Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:28:43pm |
re: #182 Lizard by the Bay
Those are my first three choices as well.
Too bad we can't vote for Carter twice...or three times
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:28:56pm |
Eliminate Iran's and North Korea's Nuclear Weapons Programs Through Tough, Direct Diplomacy: Use tough diplomacy -- backed by real incentives and real pressures -- to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to eliminate fully and verifiably North Korea's nuclear weapons program.
Sounds like a plan!
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Bobblehead Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:29:04pm |
re: #32 Guanxi88
Since we're throwing around hopen, allow me to suggest a new term or two:
lumpenhopen - the low-class, dangerous acolytes of the Anointed
hopenprole - the minimum-wage layabouts who expect to live like a "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" re-run now that Black Elvis has been elected.
Any others?
An example of hopenproleism.
Make sure you listen to the end, Funny or scary? You decide.
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:29:22pm |
re: #166 Guanxi88
Fool! That's EXACTLY what the Reptilians and their Grey masters WANT you to think.
Damn! Now I'll be forced to bring up the Octocopter with the toxic ink guns again.....they hated that one last time.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:29:37pm |
re: #188 LGoPs
Too bad we can't vote for Carter twice...or three times
Once in 1976 was one time too many.
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zombie Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:29:53pm |
re: #160 FurryOldGuyJeans
"Isn't that special". ;)
I know, that's why I called it "weird." I hate both those guys, and yet I lived every moonbat's dream.
I feel like a gay guy waking up in bed with a Victoria's Secret model, having blacked out the night before.
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DeafDog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:30:09pm |
re: #162 Walter L. Newton
Did Charles say he was going to post a LOST thread?
/
Hah!
It would be an appropriate title for Obama-Day 1.
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:30:14pm |
re: #183 WriterMom
Is there NOTHING Obama can't do? He turned all your weapons into ploughshares?
Even my best battle axe. [wimper]
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Lizard by the Bay Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:30:59pm |
Sometimes I'm tempted to put FDR in the "all-time worst" category, but that wouldn't be fair in light of his later success as a wartime President.
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Kosh's Shadow Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:31:00pm |
re: #159 Ben Hur
Bush is gone.
Israel out of Gaza.THIS is what the AP has time for.
I hope it is radiation poisoning, not a cold. Or something else nasty and incurable. (I believe Ahamadmanonjihad is on the list of those we can wish harm to.)
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Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:31:00pm |
re: #192 FurryOldGuyJeans
Once in 1976 was one time too many.
Was it Jimmy who came up with the Rabbit Deployment Force?
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:31:13pm |
re: #193 zombie
I know, that's why I called it "weird." I hate both those guys, and yet I lived every moonbat's dream.
I feel like a gay guy waking up in bed with a Victoria's Secret model, having blacked out the night before.
Egads, the mental imagery that produces is just.....so......indescribable.
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bellamags Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:31:21pm |
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SasquatchOnSteroids Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:31:45pm |
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Pigtown Water Dog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:31:46pm |
re: #148 bellamags
Poor kid. Same problem chez water dog @ midnight. Nuttin' but nerves.
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:32:04pm |
re: #159 Ben Hur
I hope they just mistranslated from the official Farsi sources. Do you think "cold" might actually (and HOPE fully) 'room temperature'?
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:32:14pm |
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:32:14pm |
... oh well, if B*n H*r isn't going to keep going ...
The straw doesn't meet MIL Spec, dear Liza, dear Liza
The straw doesn't meet MIL Spec, dear Liza, the straw.
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RedPepper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:32:26pm |
re: #129 zombie
You know what's weird?
During the course of this campaign, my "citizen journalism" led me to meet and shake hands with both Obama and Biden -- who are now the Pres and VP.
I shook the O's hand moments before I took this picture.
And I shook Biden's hand short after taking this picture.
Didn't dawn on me til this minute.
I'm reminded of a common phrase from my youth.
Are you bragging - or complaining?
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:32:37pm |
re: #204 WriterMom
I hope they just mistranslated from the official Farsi sources. Do you think "cold" might actually (and HOPE fully) 'room temperature'?
We can do nothing but hope. ;)
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redstateredneck Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:32:45pm |
re: #190 Bobblehead
An example of hopenproleism.
Make sure you listen to the end, Funny or scary? You decide.
I got that in an email. One day this year we gonna be rich.
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LGoPs Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:33:05pm |
re: #199 Dustyvet
Was it Jimmy who came up with the Rabbit Deployment Force?
Hare we go again, making fun of Jimmy.....
:)
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IslandLibertarian Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:33:24pm |
My statement to the Liberals/Democrats/Progressives/Elites:
"I HOPE YOU CHANGE!"
Power to the Correct People!
(They don't need to change.)
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zombie Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:33:31pm |
re: #207 RedPepper
I'm reminded of a common phrase from my youth.
Are you bragging - or complaining?
See comment #193.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:33:36pm |
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Opinionated Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:33:39pm |
I hate wars where everyone wins
Barak declares victory as IDF completes Gaza withdrawal
Meshal claimed "unequivocal victory" over Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, saying it would pave the way for the "liberation of Jerusalem" and other Palestinian territories.
It usually means there will need to be a tie breaker.
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WriterMom Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:34:01pm |
re: #205 Ben Hur
He does have a history of blowing off the military though-he's at least consistent.
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faraway Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:34:04pm |
re: #193 zombie
I feel like a gay guy waking up in bed with a Victoria's Secret model, having blacked out the night before.
Is this the "gay conversion" program?
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:34:15pm |
I have to vent again. If I hear one more time (sounds like a mother ready to threaten her offspring) that "he's amazing. He's closing Gitmo. He's sending the Cubans home. They tortured those Cuba's for eight years (sic). It's amazing. I can't believe it. He's amazing. Did you hear he's closing Gitmo? Who? Obama? Yah! He's amazing, wHOOHOO. I can't believe it (mulitply that nine more times). He's awesome. . .
. . . I'm going to shout . . .
SHUT THE FUCK UP ALREADY!
/enough for today. Be back tomorrow.
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opnion Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:34:15pm |
re: #96 Gella
now lets talk about sea kittens :)
If fish are sea kittens, are crusteacans ocean puppies?
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DeafDog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:34:22pm |
re: #205 Ben Hur
Breaking Tradition-- Obama Blows Off Medal of Honor Recipients
Nevergiveup posted that on the previous thread and I'll repeat....
Obama is a di*k
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OldLineTexan Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:34:30pm |
re: #210 LGoPs
Hare we go again, making fun of Jimmy.....
:)
Hop and change just doesn't have the same ring to it.
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nyc redneck Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:34:54pm |
ok, so i just had a piece of cherry crisp (a sizable piece).
and i don't care what the rest of the world thinks of that.
I HAD ICE CREAM ON IT TOO.
(so there.)
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Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:35:27pm |
re: #212 IslandLibertarian
My statement to the Liberals/Democrats/Progressives/Elites:
"I HOPE YOU CHANGE!"Power to the Correct People!
(They don't need to change.)
I got correct change for the bus...:)
I hope it's on time...
That's all the hope and change they getting out of me...:)
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bellamags Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:35:30pm |
re: #215 Opinionated
I hate wars where everyone wins
It usually means there will need to be a tie breaker.
Thats the way liberals like it. Then no one feels bad, no one loses. Sometimes in life you NEED to feel bad to change for the better, otherwise you stay in a state of mediocre. You cannot change what you tolerate.
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Cathypop Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:35:36pm |
re: #222 nyc redneck
ok, so i just had a piece of cherry crisp (a sizable piece).
and i don't care what the rest of the world thinks of that.
I HAD ICE CREAM ON IT TOO.
(so there.)
Did you leave any for the rest of us?
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DeafDog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:36:01pm |
re: #213 zombie
See comment #193.
I got to shake hands with Prince Charles once.
You got the story and the picture.
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RedPepper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:36:11pm |
re: #213 zombie
Saw it.
You have - how shall I say? - interesting tastes.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:36:16pm |
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redstateredneck Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:36:46pm |
re: #205 Ben Hur
Breaking Tradition-- Obama Blows Off Medal of Honor Recipients
Is that the one Megyn Kelly from FNC was at? They probably would rather have had her than Obama and the WAB.
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OldLineTexan Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:36:51pm |
re: #230 FurryOldGuyJeans
You worried about being "converted"? ;)
I'm worried about being left out! Did you read the program?
/
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filetandrelease Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:36:51pm |
I try so hard to be optimistic. This referencing my post on an ealier thread regarding Obama. Moments after my post The O signals that he IS going to close Gitmo. I guess tomorrow being openly gay in the military is all good. Fox holes will never be the same.
Stay positive, stay positive. No stinkin' thinkin'. The dude can walk on water.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:37:04pm |
re: #222 nyc redneck
ok, so i just had a piece of cherry crisp (a sizable piece).
and i don't care what the rest of the world thinks of that.
I HAD ICE CREAM ON IT TOO.
(so there.)
I would have preferred to have anchovies.
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looking closely Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:37:06pm |
Great article at "The New Majority":
It hurts. . .
Stay at home voters cost McCain the victory, NOT "Obamania".
How much of a role did the stay-at-home Republicans play in the defeat of John McCain? A good deal more of a role than “Obamania” played among the eagerly-heralded freshet of new college-age and black Democratic voters. When the numbers were tallied up, the actual increases in new Democratic voters among young people and blacks were surprisingly minimal. In the first place, although voter turnout in 2008 increased from 122 million to 127 million in 2004, that increase was short stuff compared to the increase – some 20 million – who showed up at the polls in 2004 over 2000. The number of black voters in 2008 nudged up, but only slightly, from 11% of voters in 2004 to 13%; and the under-30 vote moved upwards, but only marginally (less than 1%). The significant number was the fall in turnout by Republicans. In Ohio, the election’s bellwether state, Obama outscored McCain by 51% to 47%. But Obama’s majority was not a product of more or newer voters (in fact, he tallied only 45,000 more than John Kerry in 2004). It was because 275,000 Ohio voters who had voted for George W. Bush failed to vote for McCain, as overall voter participation in Ohio dropped 13% below the predicted level of 80%. “There seems only one plausible explanation,” concluded Michael Massing, “Many Republicans stayed home on election day.” The same trend prevailed nationally. While more minority and under-30 voters turned out in 2008, “this increase was offset by a drop of several million in the number of white voters.” They saw nothing to vote for, and they stayed home.
Possibly, they were discouraged by the omnipresent shilling for Obama by just about every mainstream media outlet. People aren't going to get up and wait in line three hours to vote, if they think their vote won't matter.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:37:24pm |
Well, maybe some hope and change. I just got a phone call from a prospective employer, who I did an initial interview with almost 2 months ago. They want to see me as soon as they can set up a meeting with the team.
Programming job, and only 3 miles from where I live, in Golden. Er, Obama had nothing to do with this. It's my own hope and change. Since our audiences have slacked off a bit at the theatre because of the economy, I badly need something else to fall back on NOW, in case the theatre can't hold on to me.
I would simply go back to performing certain duties at the theatre on a per show/per need basis, like what I was doing before.
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Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:37:26pm |
re: #220 DeafDog
Nevergiveup posted that on the previous thread and I'll repeat....
Obama is a di*k
Wondering when he's going to slash the VA budget, and start closing VA hospitals.
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Lizard by the Bay Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:37:30pm |
re: #205 Ben Hur
Breaking Tradition-- Obama Blows Off Medal of Honor Recipients
It's hard to believe that ther's someone with less class than the Clintons in the White House. But then I forget, this is the first genuine "hate America" President. If we thought the trashing of the White House in 2001 was bad, imagine if the Obamas need to be evicted in 2013? They may try to burn the house down.
And the press will cover for them still.
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opnion Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:37:51pm |
re: #219 opnion
If fish are sea kittens, are crusteacans ocean puppies?
thats Crustaceans. I wish that I could spell
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:38:00pm |
re: #222 nyc redneck
ok, so i just had a piece of cherry crisp (a sizable piece).
and i don't care what the rest of the world thinks of that.
I HAD ICE CREAM ON IT TOO.
(so there.)
That's fattening? Congrats.
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Opinionated Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:38:00pm |
re: #224 bellamags
Thats the way liberals like it.
Everything the Left is purported to hate, they perpetuate.
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:38:19pm |
re: #204 WriterMom
I hope they just mistranslated from the official Farsi sources. Do you think "cold" might actually (and HOPE fully) 'room temperature'?
Heh. As my wife is prone to say: You aren't dead until you are warm and dead.
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:38:23pm |
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Cathypop Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:38:41pm |
re: #236 Walter L. Newton
Well, maybe some hope and change. I just got a phone call from a prospective employer, who I did an initial interview with almost 2 months ago. They want to see me as soon as they can set up a meeting with the team.
Programming job, and only 3 miles from where I live, in Golden. Er, Obama had nothing to do with this. It's my own hope and change. Since our audiences have slacked off a bit at the theatre because of the economy, I badly need something else to fall back on NOW, in case the theatre can't hold on to me.
I would simply go back to performing certain duties at the theatre on a per show/per need basis, like what I was doing before.
Got my fingers crossed for you Walter
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:39:08pm |
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OldLineTexan Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:39:09pm |
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LGoPs Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:39:11pm |
re: #233 filetandrelease
I try so hard to be optimistic. This referencing my post on an ealier thread regarding Obama. Moments after my post The O signals that he IS going to close Gitmo. I guess tomorrow being openly gay in the military is all good. Fox holes will never be the same.
Stay positive, stay positive. No stinkin' thinkin'. The dude can walk on water.
Hell, I can walk on water........as long as it's frozen.....
:)
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Son of the Black Dog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:39:14pm |
re: #130 Pullus Iulius
Wilson was Carter's spiritual godfather. Every bit the befuddled internationalist. Wilson just went out
on somewhat of a winning notesomewhere around the middle of his second term. Went out to lunch - permanently.
Fixed
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opnion Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:39:17pm |
re: #231 redstateredneck
Is that the one Megyn Kelly from FNC was at? They probably would rather have had her than Obama and the WAB.
No they went to that one. I think that was the Commander In Chief's Ball.
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filetandrelease Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:39:28pm |
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faraway Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:39:37pm |
re: #244 midwestgak
ahh. Thanks for the end of day fuzzy.
You are an official covert Lizard operative. Stay safe.
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DeafDog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:40:01pm |
re: #235 looking closely
Great article at "The New Majority":
It hurts. . .Stay at home voters cost McCain the victory, NOT "Obamania".
Possibly, they were discouraged by the omnipresent shilling for Obama by just about every mainstream media outlet. People aren't going to get up and wait in line three hours to vote, if they think their vote won't matter.
Yeah, once the economy became the issue, McCain was lost. McCain just could not convince anyone that he understood the economy. Obama at least had a plan - even though the plan was idiocy.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:40:10pm |
re: #236 Walter L. Newton
Well, maybe some hope and change. I just got a phone call from a prospective employer, who I did an initial interview with almost 2 months ago. They want to see me as soon as they can set up a meeting with the team.
Programming job, and only 3 miles from where I live, in Golden. Er, Obama had nothing to do with this. It's my own hope and change. Since our audiences have slacked off a bit at the theatre because of the economy, I badly need something else to fall back on NOW, in case the theatre can't hold on to me.
I would simply go back to performing certain duties at the theatre on a per show/per need basis, like what I was doing before.
VERY best wishes in that one!
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:40:11pm |
re: #235 looking closely
Great article at "The New Majority":
It hurts. . .Stay at home voters cost McCain the victory, NOT "Obamania".
Possibly, they were discouraged by the omnipresent shilling for Obama by just about every mainstream media outlet. People aren't going to get up and wait in line three hours to vote, if they think their vote won't matter.
I know several of those non-voters, and it was the sheer insipidity and Dem-Lite leanings of McCain that persuaded them to stay home. Punishment of the RNC for not putting up a better candidate is the meme being touted.
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KenJen Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:40:15pm |
re: #202 SasquatchOnSteroids
The picture is disturbing. Whats worse is the description upper right corner-"a rally to appeal to world leaders to curb terrorism".
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:40:22pm |
It's freckkin 70 degrees here in Golden today. Al Gore, get away from here.
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calcajun Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:40:22pm |
re: #238 Lizard by the Bay
Obviously, BHO (hey, he said it yesterday!) is more concerned by the size of the balls and or their cost rather than what's in them.
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Opinionated Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:40:32pm |
re: #238 Lizard by the Bay
I imagine that there are more then a few in the military brass who are biting their tongues that he is CIC. Imagine having to salute him.
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:03pm |
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:05pm |
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Spare O'Lake Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:07pm |
re: #236 Walter L. Newton
Well, maybe some hope and change. I just got a phone call from a prospective employer, who I did an initial interview with almost 2 months ago. They want to see me as soon as they can set up a meeting with the team.
Programming job, and only 3 miles from where I live, in Golden. Er, Obama had nothing to do with this. It's my own hope and change. Since our audiences have slacked off a bit at the theatre because of the economy, I badly need something else to fall back on NOW, in case the theatre can't hold on to me.
I would simply go back to performing certain duties at the theatre on a per show/per need basis, like what I was doing before.
Good luck, Walter.
But if you do get a real job then try to make sure it doesn't cut into your LGF time./
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filetandrelease Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:09pm |
re: #235 looking closely
Great article at "The New Majority":
It hurts. . .Stay at home voters cost McCain the victory, NOT "Obamania".
Possibly, they were discouraged by the omnipresent shilling for Obama by just about every mainstream media outlet. People aren't going to get up and wait in line three hours to vote, if they think their vote won't matter.
Or possibly because the Repub's offered a watered down version of a real candidate.
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jwb7605 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:14pm |
re: #236 Walter L. Newton
Well, maybe some hope and change. I just got a phone call from a prospective employer, who I did an initial interview with almost 2 months ago. They want to see me as soon as they can set up a meeting with the team.
Programming job, and only 3 miles from where I live, in Golden. Er, Obama had nothing to do with this. It's my own hope and change. Since our audiences have slacked off a bit at the theatre because of the economy, I badly need something else to fall back on NOW, in case the theatre can't hold on to me.
I would simply go back to performing certain duties at the theatre on a per show/per need basis, like what I was doing before.
GOOD LUCK Walter!
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:22pm |
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Occasional Reader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:23pm |
re: #232 OldLineTexan
I'm worried about being left out! Did you read the program?
/
Wait your turn, I'm next. I'm, like, totally gay, or something. I need some convertin' real bad, Ms. Lima.
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faraway Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:47pm |
re: #270 Occasional Reader
Wait your turn, I'm next. I'm, like, totally gay, or something. I need some convertin' real bad, Ms. Lima.
My kinda boot camp
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:54pm |
re: #232 OldLineTexan
I'm worried about being left out! Did you read the program?
/
So you WANT to become a member of the GLBT lifestyle?!?
O-K! ;)
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:55pm |
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Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:41:59pm |
re: #258 KenJen
The picture is disturbing. Whats worse is the description upper right corner-"a rally to appeal to world leaders to curb terrorism".
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:42:10pm |
re: #197 Lizard by the Bay
Sometimes I'm tempted to put FDR in the "all-time worst" category, but that wouldn't be fair in light of his later success as a wartime President.
FDR's wartime performance balances his depression performance. Overall, I'd rank him as mediocre based on the average of the two performances. During war, and once he lost the anti-business attitude (due to the need to win the war), he performed remarkably well. However, his 100 days and New Deal (gee, those sound so familiar now, who did I just hear them from?) aided and abetted the depression and made it worse than it needed to be. His anti-business attitudes and persistence on using lucky numbers were nothing short of moronic when the country needed a pro-business atmosphere and rational thinking.
I fear we may see some of this from BHO in the coming months.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:42:47pm |
re: #272 FurryOldGuyJeans
So you WANT to become a member of the GLBT lifestyle?!?
O-K! ;)
Myself, I would personally like to get more involved with the lesbians.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:42:57pm |
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calcajun Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:43:03pm |
re: #263 Opinionated
They will salute as they took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of this country--and as long as he is the lawfully elected President, he is their CIC. Remember--they salute the uniform--not the man.
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unreconstructed rebel Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:43:19pm |
re: #257 FurryOldGuyJeans
Punishment of the RNC for not putting up a better candidate is the meme being touted.
I wonder what it is that makes people cut off their own nose to spite their face?
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Vicious Babushka Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:43:24pm |
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nyc redneck Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:43:35pm |
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looking closely Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:43:36pm |
re: #254 buzzsawmonkey
I vote in New York City, and I knew damned well my vote didn't matter; the city would gObama no matter what.
I got up and went to the polls. Like a bee which stings as it is crushed in the hand, I refused to cede the field to the One and his minions, and cast the one vote I had to say--albeit anonymously--where I stood.
Your vote was commendable, if moot.
I stood in line for three hours to vote in my state, which actually was one of the few to go for McCain.
From the article, though, it appears that the myth of "Obamania" is really a media creation. There's more of it on the tube than in the real world.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:43:55pm |
re: #277 Occasional Reader
Hell, she can leave the boots on, if she wants.
Did I miss some pictures or something?
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MarineGrunt Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:43:58pm |
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Opinionated Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:44:16pm |
re: #278 calcajun
They will salute as they took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of this country--and as long as he is the lawfully elected President, he is their CIC. Remember--they salute the uniform--not the man.
Of course they will. But how do they feel when they do?
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pingjockey Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:44:21pm |
re: #278 calcajun
Correct. We despised Billy Jeff as a person but he was the CinC and as such you respect the office.
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Kosh's Shadow Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:44:46pm |
re: #236 Walter L. Newton
Well, maybe some hope and change. I just got a phone call from a prospective employer, who I did an initial interview with almost 2 months ago. They want to see me as soon as they can set up a meeting with the team.
Programming job, and only 3 miles from where I live, in Golden. Er, Obama had nothing to do with this. It's my own hope and change. Since our audiences have slacked off a bit at the theatre because of the economy, I badly need something else to fall back on NOW, in case the theatre can't hold on to me.
I would simply go back to performing certain duties at the theatre on a per show/per need basis, like what I was doing before.
Congratulations, and good luck.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:44:51pm |
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:44:53pm |
re: #279 unreconstructed rebel
I wonder what it is that makes people cut off their own nose to spite their face?
I understand the sentiment all too well, just find it rather childish and self-centered.
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Ben Hur Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:44:59pm |
I would simply go back to performing certain duties at the theatre
Don't comprimise yourself, Walter.
It's not worth it!
Just ask Dirk.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:45:02pm |
re: #254 buzzsawmonkey
I vote in New York City, and I knew damned well my vote didn't matter; the city would gObama no matter what.
Hey, your vote was a hanging-chad tie-breaker compared to MY vote (Washington, DC).
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:45:02pm |
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calcajun Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:45:05pm |
re: #276 Walter L. Newton
Myself, I would personally like to get more involved with the lesbians.
I thought you just watched? ;)
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Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:45:05pm |
re: #257 FurryOldGuyJeans
That's one part. The other part was picking Palin. This was the case for me and others I've spoken to. One person in particular, told in me in a conversation prior to the primaries that McCain was the only one (on either side) that he trusted. Once he chose Palin though, he voted for Obama.
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Vicious Babushka Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:45:20pm |
re: #58 Honorary Yooper
I figured James Buchanan. He's usually a close second to Jimmy Carter for the worst. LBJ is suprising, as he would not be my choice for third worst (fifth maybe, but not third). I would've had Wilson nearer the top than LBJ.
I would nominate Woodrow Wilson over LBJ.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:45:32pm |
re: #283 Walter L. Newton
Did I miss some pictures or something?
Perhaps, but I'm at work, so can't oblige.
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Pigtown Water Dog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:45:38pm |
So, Walter--
It looks like your life is getting better on several fronts. Break a leg!
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:45:57pm |
re: #254 buzzsawmonkey
I vote in New York City, and I knew damned well my vote didn't matter; the city would gObama no matter what.
I got up and went to the polls. Like a bee which stings as it is crushed in the hand, I refused to cede the field to the One and his minions, and cast the one vote I had to say--albeit anonymously--where I stood.
same here, it was given that he'll win, Illinois that is, with a landslide
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:46:00pm |
re: #277 Occasional Reader
Hell, she can leave the boots on, if she wants.
Well of course, but can you leave your hat on?
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calcajun Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:46:03pm |
re: #285 Opinionated
Allegiance and obedience are owed. Respect is earned.
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BigMoo Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:46:32pm |
re: #205 Ben Hur
America's chickens are truly coming home to roost....How sad.
Hopenchange express, chuggin' along....
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pingjockey Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:46:39pm |
re: #294 Dan G.
That was silly in my opinion. Palin had more Executive experience than either Senator.
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opnion Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:46:56pm |
re: #254 buzzsawmonkey
I vote in New York City, and I knew damned well my vote didn't matter; the city would gObama no matter what.
I got up and went to the polls. Like a bee which stings as it is crushed in the hand, I refused to cede the field to the One and his minions, and cast the one vote I had to say--albeit anonymously--where I stood.
Illinois, the home state of the One was a lost cause from the jump, but I got out & voted for McCain anyway.
Stay at home Republicans bear some fault here, but so does McCain.
He smugly worked overtime to alienate the base. He acted like you had a monopoly on stupid unless you agreed with him in total.
WHen he lost he was the best loser that I have ever witnessed.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:46:59pm |
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looking closely Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:47:05pm |
re: #267 filetandrelease
Or possibly because the Repub's offered a watered down version of a real candidate.
That's the thesis of the author.
Personally, I'm convinced that a stronger Republican candidate would have taken more votes, though I am not quite sure who this theoretical candidate would have been. All of the Republican candidates were flawed one way or the other. (Whereas Obama has been so vacuous his entire political career, running against him was like running against air).
I am also sure that ANY Republican could have actually won in the aftermath of the pre-election financial meltdown.
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:47:19pm |
re: #298 Gella
Hey Gella - where you at? Sounds like Illinois someplace.
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Opinionated Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:47:57pm |
re: #280 Alouette
He is lucky he is not Dutch.
They would prosecute him for saying that Islam is anti Semitic, wants to destroy Israel and hates America.
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:48:02pm |
re: #303 opnion
doesn't ppl think you are weird when u vote for McCain when u live in ILL?
thats what i got.
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looking closely Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:48:10pm |
re: #298 Gella
same here, it was given that he'll win, Illinois that is, with a landslide
Hell, Obama was so strong in IL, he probably could have taken the state using entirely live voters.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:48:23pm |
re: #290 Ben Hur
Don't comprimise yourself, Walter. It's not worth it!
Just ask Dirk.
No, what I meant was, before, 4 years ago, when I was still working for the DOE, a full time job, I still ran lights for all the shows (which paid) and occasionally acted in some of the shows (which paid) and off and on help design/build sets etc.
So, I got paid at the theatre for all my work, it just wasn't a full time salary as I am getting now. But of course now, I do a lot more, everything from cleaning bathrooms to running the shows.
So, if I go back to a programming job, I'll still have time to satisfy my love for live theatre but, be making a decent wage. At that point, any money from the theatre is fun money. Like for Europe.
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faraway Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:48:24pm |
re: #276 Walter L. Newton
Myself, I would personally like to get more involved with the lesbians.
That's the spirit. Obama was asking for service.
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:48:35pm |
re: #306 midwestgak
in Chicagoland area or as i call it a Stroger county, Daily state
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pingjockey Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:48:51pm |
re: #300 calcajun
That is what I should've said. Darn. I had Jimmah when I enlisted in 1977, an unmitigated disaster. Then RWR, GWHB, then the philanderer. Went in with and out with two donk disasters.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:49:12pm |
re: #297 Pigtown Water Dog
So, Walter--
It looks like your life is getting better on several fronts. Break a leg!
Thanks. I don't count chickens before they hatch, but yes, that's good news.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:49:15pm |
re: #294 Dan G.
That's one part. The other part was picking Palin. This was the case for me and others I've spoken to. One person in particular, told in me in a conversation prior to the primaries that McCain was the only one (on either side) that he trusted. Once he chose Palin though, he voted for Obama.
And yet, except one person, all those I talked to said exactly the opposite. If they voted it was because of Palin, and those that didn't really thought about it after the choice of her as running mate was made.
The person who said he disliked Palin was an Obama voter from the get-go, and would NEVER have voted for McCain no matter what.
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Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:49:23pm |
Hold it the world just stopped orbiting the sun:
ACLU to sue TIZA charter school in Twin Cities
The Minnesota ACLU is set to file suit against TIZA, a charter school in Inver Grove Heights and Blaine, which the suit claims is promoting the Muslim religion.
[Link: www.startribune.com...]
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:49:25pm |
re: #309 looking closely
before election he got tons of TV time, for what seemed to me no reason
i guess he needed to spend extra money he got from ppl
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Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:49:46pm |
re: #302 pingjockey
That's arguable, but she brought ideological baggage that repelled many voters (from my discussions with people).
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Soona' Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:49:48pm |
re: #205 Ben Hur
Breaking Tradition-- Obama Blows Off Medal of Honor Recipients
For all you goody-two-shoes moderates and adolescent acting non-voter:
We told you so!
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BigMoo Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:49:52pm |
re: #303 opnion
Agreed...those 'stay at home Republicans' really showed everyone, didn't they ? I'd have taken a grumpy old fart over an inexperienced marxist any day-given those were the choices (I was a Romney guy).
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Pigtown Water Dog Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:49:54pm |
re: #309 looking closely
Ha, ha, ha! I am stealing that line!
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:50:03pm |
re: #307 Opinionated
He is lucky he is not Dutch.
They would prosecute him for saying that Islam is anti Semitic, wants to destroy Israel and hates America.
The Dutch government would be afraid to do anything but kiss his ruddy red ass.
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buzzdroid Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:50:07pm |
sky news : hillary approved by congress as secretary of state...
awesome. just let hilary make a speech near tehran, and they'll be BEGGING for mercy..
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Silhouette Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:50:15pm |
re: #309 looking closely
Hell, Obama was so strong in IL, he probably could have taken the state using entirely live voters.
Post of the Day
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bellamags Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:50:15pm |
re: #236 Walter L. Newton
Well, maybe some hope and change. I just got a phone call from a prospective employer, who I did an initial interview with almost 2 months ago. They want to see me as soon as they can set up a meeting with the team.
Programming job, and only 3 miles from where I live, in Golden. Er, Obama had nothing to do with this. It's my own hope and change. Since our audiences have slacked off a bit at the theatre because of the economy, I badly need something else to fall back on NOW, in case the theatre can't hold on to me.
I would simply go back to performing certain duties at the theatre on a per show/per need basis, like what I was doing before.
got my fingers AND toes crossed for you. And my dog has her paws crossed.
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:50:37pm |
re: #298 Gella
same here, it was given that he'll win, Illinois that is, with a landslide
I know, but it was worth it to vote against "The One" anyway. I also voted against that twit Dickhead Durbin.
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Ojoe Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:51:02pm |
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unreconstructed rebel Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:51:04pm |
re: #324 buzzdroid
awesome. just let hilary make a speech near tehran, and they'll be BEGGING for mercy..
LMAO.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:51:05pm |
re: #276 Walter L. Newton
Myself, I would personally like to get more involved with the lesbians.
I've met very few I'd want to get involved with. The Portia di Rossi/Bai Ling types seem rather few and far between, outnumbered by the Rosie O'Donnell types, from what I've seen.
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Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:51:08pm |
re: #302 pingjockey
What's more, comparing her to the other two (i.e. presidental candidates) doesn't make sense. The comparision should be between her and other candidates for VP. Did she rule the field here? I'd find that hard to believe.
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:51:17pm |
re: #312 Gella
in Chicagoland area or as i call it a Stroger county, Daily state
Me too, in Chicagoland I mean. Western suburb, but still in Cook County, er, Stroger county. lol
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LGoPs Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:51:18pm |
re: #235 looking closely
Great article at "The New Majority":
It hurts. . .Stay at home voters cost McCain the victory, NOT "Obamania".
Possibly, they were discouraged by the omnipresent shilling for Obama by just about every mainstream media outlet. People aren't going to get up and wait in line three hours to vote, if they think their vote won't matter.
That drives me nuts. The only way their vote won't matter is if they actually act on that thought. Then it does come true.........surprise.... ya freakin' numbskulls.
I live in California and I goddam voted. By that reasoning we ought to cede everything to the Democrats and just stop trying.....but then we also need to STFU and stop complaining about the results......
/
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Soona' Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:51:58pm |
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:52:37pm |
re: #332 midwestgak
North West burbs :) well D'oH, u can thank Stroger Jr for 10+% of taxes
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pingjockey Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:52:43pm |
re: #319 Dan G.
Hmm. Here in the Northwest Palin energized the hell out of the Repub base, who, were at best holding their noses, me included to vote for McCain. Of course now that McCain is beaten he will be obambis go to guy to get the Repubs in line with the new order in DC.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:52:49pm |
re: #324 buzzdroid
sky news : hillary approved by congress as secretary of state...
awesome. just let hilary make a speech near tehran, and they'll be BEGGING for mercy..
Heh. Especially if she uses her Authentic Downhome Persian Accent. Y'all know what I'm talkin' about!
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:52:57pm |
re: #308 Gella
doesn't ppl think you are weird when u vote for McCain when u live in ILL?
thats what i got.
No, but then again, I live in Will County, not Crook County. You have my condolences for having to put up with the Stroger crew.
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Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:53:12pm |
re: #316 FurryOldGuyJeans
That's an interesting conclusion considering that you don't know this person. I am intimately aquainted with this person and he was definitely not in the bag for Obama until Palin was picked up. Why would you say that without any knowledge of this person of whom I speak?
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:53:34pm |
re: #326 bellamags
got my fingers AND toes crossed for you. And my dog has her paws crossed.
Thanks. I applied to this place 2 years ago, and it took them MONTHS to make any decisions. So, I may still be in for a bit of a wait, even to make it to a team interview. But, it's better than hearing NOTHING from no one.
Jobs are getting really tight in the Denver Metro area. I can actually live on 10 dollars an hour salary, but even those kind of jobs are disappearing. That's what I am living on now. Which is fine, I'd stick with that, but the theatre business has slacked off since around December and the whole theatre community is worried about revenues.
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:53:53pm |
re: #339 Honorary Yooper
No, but then again, I live in Will County, not Crook County. You have my condolences for having to put up with the Stroger crew.
ohh thanks, i dont even want to think about Lake county
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buzzdroid Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:53:54pm |
a bit of infighting amongst the conservative party in england - one of the top dogs has said "obama does not want his closest ally led by a right-wing nationalist"
trouble is - obama doesnt give two f**ks about britain.
his grandfather was tortured by them - why should he?
obama is going to make allies with the folks that matter in this world - not whats happened in the past.
i cant see any benefit for america for being close allies of britain, considering the rampant anti-americanism in this country, aided and abetted by the taxpayer funded BBC...
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midwestgak Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:54:22pm |
re: #336 Gella
North West burbs :) well D'oH, u can thank Stroger Jr for 10+% of taxes
I shop in Dupage county for that reason.
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pingjockey Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:54:24pm |
re: #331 Dan G.
I liked her cause she was a real person, not a goddamn political pro like the rest of the field.
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:54:24pm |
re: #299 eschew_obfuscation
Well of course, but can you leave your hat on?
You need the video to go along with that:
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Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:55:01pm |
re: #343 Gella
ohh thanks, i dont even want to think about Lake county
Round lake Beach here, Lake County...it sucks up here...
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Opinionated Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:55:26pm |
re: #294 Dan G.
That's one part. The other part was picking Palin. This was the case for me and others I've spoken to. One person in particular, told in me in a conversation prior to the primaries that McCain was the only one (on either side) that he trusted. Once he chose Palin though, he voted for Obama.
I also know that to be true.
The Palin pick cut the legs from under McCain most potent argument against Obama.
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:55:39pm |
re: #345 midwestgak
i used to work in Dupage, from what i remember gas was same price as in Cook, last summer, or maybe it was evil gas station
i live kind of far from lake county
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Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:55:44pm |
re: #348 Dustyvet
Round lake Beach here, Lake County...it sucks up here...
we have the finest mayor that money can buy.
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:55:45pm |
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:56:11pm |
re: #345 midwestgak
I shop in Dupage county for that reason.
Same reason I stopped shopping in the Loop every now and then (that, and the interloper at 111 North State). I also avoid Woodfield now for that reason as well.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:56:26pm |
re: #317 Dustyvet
Hold it the world just stopped orbiting the sun:
ACLU to sue TIZA charter school in Twin CitiesThe Minnesota ACLU is set to file suit against TIZA, a charter school in Inver Grove Heights and Blaine, which the suit claims is promoting the Muslim religion.
[Link: www.startribune.com...]
One of two things has happened:
(1) the pig has left the hangar, or
(2) the ACLU has suddenly remembered why it was founded.
One of those is impossible.
/therefore, the other is too.
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Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:56:38pm |
re: #337 pingjockey
I'm sure there are regional differences in the response to Palin, I don't doubt that she energized a great number of people. I'm just communicating my experience and finding from those I've spoken to. The types of people I've spoken to are professionals who are adamantly pro-freedom, pro-American, and pro-capitalism. They're not anti-religious, just anti-government sanctioned religion. Take it for what its worth.
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:57:00pm |
re: #351 Dustyvet
we have the finest mayor that money can buy.
our mayor got indided, in Niles, he was the best thing that ever happen to this place
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Creeping Eruption Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:57:01pm |
re: #317 Dustyvet
Hold it the world just stopped orbiting the sun:
ACLU to sue TIZA charter school in Twin Cities
The Minnesota ACLU is set to file suit against TIZA, a charter school in Inver Grove Heights and Blaine, which the suit claims is promoting the Muslim religion.
[Link: www.startribune.com...
]
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eon Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:57:16pm |
re: #29 zombie
Since moonbat ideology is based on the fundamental notion of being an oppressed victim, how will they cope with the knowldge that they are now in change of the country -- that they are now the oppressors?
Since moonbat ideology is based on the notion of hating America and everything it stands for, how will they cope with the fact that their candidate now runs America?
Consequently, I predict that moonbattism will soon begin to fracture and disintegrate.
I hope you're right. However, considering the moonbats I know, it's also highly likely that they will see this as their time to purge society of "reactionary elements". Think speech codes, laws banning everything they dislike (from guns to eating meat) and "voluntary service programs" to make sure everybody is singing from their hymnal.
My guess is that whatever The One thinks will happen, his supporters on the left (including the Pelosi-Reid crowd in Congress) are already licking their chops in keen anticipation of 48 months of nonstop revenge.
And I don't see him having the intestinal fortitude to tell them "no". More likely, he'll rationalize it as "it was bound to happen sooner or later, and everyone will thank us in the long run". After all, he has already convinced himself that he will go down in history as The Man Who Changed The World.
But I doubt he has any idea what the world he creates will really look like.
cheers
eon
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BigMoo Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:57:21pm |
re: #341 buzzsawmonkey
Here's hoping there's a 'real candidate' out there in 2012 who wants to win, can articulate real American principles (if we have any left after 4 years of marxism) and clearly and understands what's at stake.
McCain wanted to be 'liked' more than he wanted to win..
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buzzdroid Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:57:37pm |
re: #341 buzzsawmonkey
you left out the big one - he appointed Sarah Palin as VP candidate.
now, i LOVE sarah. i really do. but it was one hell of a mismatch - you could clearly see that sarah was from a totally different political background to McCain.
i didnt see a "team"... whereas obama/biden seemed more united.
which is important.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:57:44pm |
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Soona' Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:58:11pm |
re: #316 FurryOldGuyJeans
And yet, except one person, all those I talked to said exactly the opposite. If they voted it was because of Palin, and those that didn't really thought about it after the choice of her as running mate was made.
The person who said he disliked Palin was an Obama voter from the get-go, and would NEVER have voted for McCain no matter what.
Palin and maybe a few other conservatives are the only bright spots going for me right now. I fear the damage that's going to be done before the conservative leadership can be rebuilt. So many of whom I thought were conservative Repubs are now licking the zero's jack-boots.
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buzzdroid Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:58:12pm |
re: #360 BigMoo
Here's hoping there's a 'real candidate' out there in 2012 who wants to win, can articulate real American principles (if we have any left after 4 years of marxism) and clearly and understands what's at stake.
McCain wanted to be 'liked' more than he wanted to win..
Bobby Jindal.
he's good - VERY good...
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opnion Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:58:24pm |
re: #308 Gella
doesn't ppl think you are weird when u vote for McCain when u live in ILL?
thats what i got.
I'm a Red County. mcCain carried it, but we got a Dem Conghressman out of it.
| 366 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:58:31pm |
re: #350 Gella
i used to work in Dupage, from what i remember gas was same price as in Cook, last summer, or maybe it was evil gas station
i live kind of far from lake county
Work in DuPage, and try to make sure I have enough gasoline to make it home. It's nice to have two refineries nearby and gas stations willing to engage in price wars. :-) If not, then it's out to Minooka for fuel.
| 367 |
Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:58:33pm |
re: #349 Opinionated
That was my immediate reaction following his announcement.
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Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:58:40pm |
re: #362 pre-Boomer Marine brat
I don't hear the rooster!
*sob*
He's been signed for next seasons 24...:)
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vagabond trader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:59:26pm |
Anyone know who has the authority to declare a unilateral nuke disarmament in the US?
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BigMoo Wed, Jan 21, 2009 1:59:27pm |
re: #364 buzzdroid
Glad to hear that-let's see him govern for a while-a novel idea when you consider who just got coronated.
| 372 |
Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:00:23pm |
re: #369 MikeySDCA
This morning Bambi signed a bunch of executive orders and was all rah-rah for transparency. The executive orders still haven't been posted on whitehouse.gov
Those are on a need to know basis...:(
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Gella Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:00:28pm |
just got it in email, enjoy
[Link: forums.fark.com...]
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Eowyn2 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:00:34pm |
re: #80 vagabond trader
LOL, a pay freeze for someone newly hired for a 100K plus salary. Ask your coworkers if they'd be ok with the poor terrorists camping out in their local jail.For good measure I'd throw in that W did more for Africa than all other presidents combined.A pity that you have to endure these Obots, my condolences.
If they bring the poor terrorists to US prisons, I hope they get put in general population at Rikers.
| 376 |
Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:00:39pm |
re: #364 buzzdroid
...at undermining the science education curiculum in his state.
| 377 |
vagabond trader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:00:46pm |
re: #362 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Prolly been and gone into someone's cooking pot. They're starving in Gaza ya know.
| 378 |
Spare O'Lake Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:01:15pm |
re: #193 zombie
I know, that's why I called it "weird." I hate both those guys, and yet I lived every moonbat's dream.
I feel like a gay guy waking up in bed with a Victoria's Secret model, having blacked out the night before.
Were you telling lies?
| 381 |
Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:02:39pm |
re: #373 buzzsawmonkey
All he has to do is SAY it, he doesn't have to actually follow up and do it... DUH!
/
I'm thinking about keeping a score card, I'm sure he's going to fail on a lot of his claims. It will be fun to whip out the score card in 99 days.
| 382 |
filetandrelease Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:02:47pm |
re: #305 looking closely
I thought the thesis was low conservative turnout. Which McCain isn't.
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opnion Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:02:57pm |
re: #349 Opinionated
I also know that to be true.
The Palin pick cut the legs from under McCain most potent argument against Obama.
It did take away the lack of experience arguement, but he got a Sarah surge & went up 4 points on BHO.
Two things happened, that insolent beyouch Tina Fey made Palin a laughing stock & the banking crisis broke.
As big as anything though, McCain was an annoying, weak candidate.
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buzzdroid Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:03:35pm |
the reason why i pick out Jindal is that his life story resonates on so many levels... his parents are Indian - he was born in america. so he aint connected to the WASP families.
and despite being first generation immigrant, he rose to be governor, as an Indian of one of the most "redneck" states in the Union - Louisiana...
and he's a conservative as well.
now - if thats not a success story, i dont know what is. that is America distilled into one individual par excellance...
you've got the next pres right there.
| 385 |
vagabond trader Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:04:01pm |
| 386 |
buzzdroid Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:04:32pm |
re: #380 buzzsawmonkey
I do not see that as a problem; Lyndon Johnson was totally different from JFK, too. McCain may have permitted it to become a problem, but his permitting it to become one was the problem, not the selection.
agree.. there didnt seem to be much backup for sarah. she seemed to be on her own at times...
| 387 |
Dustyvet Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:04:46pm |
Treasury Secretary-designate Geithner apologizes for failing taxes, calls it innocent mistake.
Hmm, do this mean that he don't get the job?
| 388 |
Soona' Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:05:19pm |
re: #340 Dan G.
That's an interesting conclusion considering that you don't know this person. I am intimately aquainted with this person and he was definitely not in the bag for Obama until Palin was picked up. Why would you say that without any knowledge of this person of whom I speak?
I'll tell you why. Because Palin expressed conservative values. This person was obviously a liberal at heart. And nothing scares a liberal more than someone who speaks the truth.
| 389 |
buzzdroid Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:05:55pm |
re: #384 buzzdroid
the reason why i pick out Jindal is that his life story resonates on so many levels... his parents are Indian - he was born in america. so he aint connected to the WASP families.
and despite being first generation immigrant, he rose to be governor, as an Indian of one of the most "redneck" states in the Union - Louisiana...
and he's a conservative as well.now - if thats not a success story, i dont know what is. that is America distilled into one individual par excellance...
you've got the next pres right there.
and by Indian , i mean "India", not native americans. in case i wasnt clear enough.
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Opinionated Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:06:03pm |
re: #383 opnion
It did take away the lack of experience arguement, but he got a Sarah surge & went up 4 points on BHO.
Two things happened, that insolent beyouch Tina Fey made Palin a laughing stock & the banking crisis broke.
Fey was only have to so effectively ridicule Palin because she had the material.
| 391 |
Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:06:46pm |
BTW, I didn't watch the inauguration, too busy working and being productive. Did the the "break-dancing soul pilgrims" (a la The Onion) perform well?
| 392 |
jcm Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:07:39pm |
re: #67 txleadfoot00
I live and work in the Seattle area...and the kid across the aisle from me is a 20-something himbo from CA who hasn't gotten it through his head yet that this is a republic, not a democracy (and Lord knows I've tried to explain the difference to him, without success). For what it's worth, I can relate.
Another Seattle Lizard!
WOOT!
| 393 |
eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:08:28pm |
re: #370 vagabond trader
Anyone know who has the authority to declare a unilateral nuke disarmament in the US?
I would think the President could. He's CiC of the armed forces who have the nukes under their control. I would think an executive order for their destruction would suffice.
/but then, I'm no lawyer...
| 394 |
brookly red Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:09:50pm |
re: #317 Dustyvet
Hold it the world just stopped orbiting the sun:
ACLU to sue TIZA charter school in Twin CitiesThe Minnesota ACLU is set to file suit against TIZA, a charter school in Inver Grove Heights and Blaine, which the suit claims is promoting the Muslim religion.
Oh, really? This should be interesting.
| 395 |
Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:11:07pm |
re: #388 Soona'
Huh? First off, liberal doesn't not mean leftist. Liberal means freedom-loving and there is nothing more American that being liberal (i.e. the Soviets hated the Liberal West). Second, "The Truth" WTF are you taking about? You have no idea what you are talking about, do you? He was directly turned off by her inexperience (with respect to other potential VPs) and her ideological baggage. You are cluless, yet you ramble on; that makes you a shill and just as bad as an Obamaton.
| 396 |
eschew_obfuscation Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:11:22pm |
re: #387 Dustyvet
Treasury Secretary-designate Geithner apologizes for failing taxes, calls it innocent mistake.
Hmm, do this mean that he don't get the job?
This whole "innocent mistake" business is one big steamy pile.
He was notified a number of times of his obligation to pay Soc Sec and Medicare taxes (both EE and ER shares) and neglected to do so.
All he needed to make it easy is a copy of Quickbooks.
| 397 |
brookly red Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:12:09pm |
re: #370 vagabond trader
I think for that to happen congress would need to de-fund the program.
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OldLineTexan Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:14:00pm |
re: #270 Occasional Reader
Wait your turn, I'm next. I'm, like, totally gay, or something. I need some convertin' real bad, Ms. Lima.
Screw you, I'm much worse.
/as that proves, IMO
| 399 |
Dan G. Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:15:20pm |
re: #396 eschew_obfuscation
The next person brought to trial/arrested/punished for not paying his taxes should use this a the basis for a complaint to the Supreme Court (i.e. inequality under the law).
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eon Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:20:58pm |
re: #295 Alouette
I would nominate Woodrow Wilson over LBJ.
Agreed. In fact, I've always considered one of the hallmarks of a genuinely "bad" Chief Executive to be a steadfast belief in the power of his rhetoric to "reform" other nations. A trait Wilson shared with Carter, and which I'm very much afraid is also true with The One.
Which is why my heart skipped a couple of beats when Biden made the famous "he will be tested" and "he'll do the right thing, even though it won't look like it at the time" remark. To me, one of the sure signs of someone too detached from reality to handle being POTUS is campaigning on their "crisis management" skills. Jimmy Carter did this, as did Bill Clinton. What this usually means is that the inDuhvidual in question will ignore developing problems in initial stages (when they could be easily dealt with) in favor of waiting until they blow up in a full grown stem-winder, because they believe that it is better for their "public" image to be constantly seen (echo chamber effect, please) Managing The Crisis!
The biggest drawback to same being that said inDuhviduals idea of "crisis management" is mainly concerned with admonishing people diplomatically, even when there is no evidence that the people causing the trouble know or care what our Fearless Leaders think of them. Rather like Wilson in the period from August 1914 to the Zimmerman Telegram, they tend to be permanently in what I call the "Ensign- Unleash The Testy Letter!" mode.*
/* Shamelessly stolen from the RHwebcomic "Nip and Tuck", specifically the "Roll Film/ Rebel Cry" serial- one of the best pieces of libertarian SF/space opera ever written, especially due to being just funny as h**l.
"Testy letters" cut no ice with Hindenburg or Kaiser Wilhelm. Anyone care to estimate their probable impact on Hamas, Ahmadinejad, & Co.?
cheers
eon
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Silhouette Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:22:23pm |
re: #399 Dan G.
The next person brought to trial/arrested/punished for not paying his taxes should use this a the basis for a complaint to the Supreme Court (i.e. inequality under the law).
The headline I read said he apolgized for the "slip up."
Is that what we're calling tax evasion now?
| 402 |
right_wing2 Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:26:51pm |
It's a ways off, but the 2010 census is coming. We need to have a little (legal) fun with it.
I'm sure they'll have the usual mishmash of racial categories, along with a 'fill in your own race' line.
I plan on writing in 'Human'. Or 'American'.
| 403 |
MNsnowlizard Wed, Jan 21, 2009 2:27:44pm |
Well, I have decided to post again. It has been a crappy past few months. Election day really sucked, it was discovered my dad had a colon tumor. So, between Election day, his colonoscopy coming back positive for a tumor, my folks moving into a new house, my going on lay-off for work (I am back now, thank God) and today, the day after the inauguration, my dad started chemo. What a sucky few months.
I just thank everyone here for helping keeping me somewhat sane during the past few months. I have been lurking, enjoying reading the comments here and hopefully I will get the courage to post more.
| 404 |
debutaunt Wed, Jan 21, 2009 3:32:55pm |
re: #402 right_wing2
It's a ways off, but the 2010 census is coming. We need to have a little (legal) fun with it.
I'm sure they'll have the usual mishmash of racial categories, along with a 'fill in your own race' line.
I plan on writing in 'Human'. Or 'American'.
Some LOLcat spelling would be fun.
| 405 |
unrealizedviewpoint Wed, Jan 21, 2009 3:41:02pm |
Charles,
Cannot open comments in thread: Obama Snubs Medal of Honor Ball
| 406 |
unrealizedviewpoint Wed, Jan 21, 2009 4:02:49pm |
re: #405 unrealizedviewpoint
Charles,
Cannot open comments in thread: Obama Snubs Medal of Honor Ball
Still cannot open comments in next thread.
| 407 |
Capt Snow Wed, Jan 21, 2009 4:49:47pm |
I've read the posting at LGF for several years. I've been reluctant to post any comments so this is my first. Please be gentle.
I have an oft neglected blog at [Link: nebraskarant.blogspot.com...] The story about the note left by President Bush for Barry is remarkably like the imaginary tale I wrote a couple of weeks ago. Please check it out and let me know what you think.
| 408 |
Throbert McGee Wed, Jan 21, 2009 5:00:29pm |
A little something for publishing geeks and DC-area lizards:
On Monday afternoon, while stopping by a Borders bookstore in suburban NoVa, I picked up a copy of DC's gay paper, the Washington Blade -- specifically, the "Special Inaugural Issue" that was distributed on Friday, 16 Jan. (Like the Village Voice and other non-gay "alternative newspapers," the Blade is a tabloid-format free weekly.)
Since the early '90s, the "adult" pages of the Blade with all the Masseur/Escort ads and 976 phoneline ads and adult-video-store ads as well as the half-page ad run every week by DC's "J/O Club" had been in their own self-contained section. This was originally done so that the Blade could be distributed to venues like public libraries and suburban chain bookstores minus this semi-pornographic content.
But in the 16 January issue, the "adult section" was no longer self-contained, but had been integrated into the regular page count. That is, adult pages were printed on the same sheets of paper (though not necessarily on adjacent pages) as regular "news" and (more importantly) paid non-adult ads -- thus making it a practical impossibility to remove the adult section for suburban venues.
I'm not sure if this was done as a nod to the dawn of the Glorious New Messianic Age, or for prosaic economic reasons. For those of you who aren't publishing geeks, note that a pull-out section necessitated that the paid adult ads plus unpaid adult content had to add up to a page count in some multiple of 4. Integrating the adult section means that if they only have, say, 5 pages of paid adult ads, they only need to come up with 1 page of unpaid adult content, rather than printing 3 entire pages of unpaid filler to create an 8-page pullout.
(LGF readers from the DC area may recall the name Karen Jo Gounaud, the self-styled "homemaker and pro-family activist" whose attempt to have the Blade removed altogether from Fairfax County Public Libraries led to the compromise of "segregating" the semi-porny content in a pull-out center section. Prior to that, if memory serves, the adult stuff had been at the back of the paper -- so that some of the NC-17 ads were visible on the exterior back page, and thus shared a sheet with the front page.)
| 409 |
jcbunga Wed, Jan 21, 2009 5:30:10pm |
Geithner Apologizes for Failing to Pay Taxes
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
I just called and left a message for the Senate Finance Committee asking for the same tax deal this guy's getting.
Won't work, but I feel better.
| 410 |
kansas Wed, Jan 21, 2009 5:50:39pm |
I just wanted to know if Joe Biden is a smug prick, or if he just plays one on TV.
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kansas Wed, Jan 21, 2009 5:51:37pm |
re: #409 jcbunga
Geithner Apologizes for Failing to Pay Taxes
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]I just called and left a message for the Senate Finance Committee asking for the same tax deal this guy's getting.
Won't work, but I feel better.
Don't leave messages, just be creative.
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