EXHALE

We could say that.

freaking cold here... have a great day

Destiny's a bitch.

Ah, a nice, peaceful Sunday thread!

(sniffing)

Well, I don't SMELL any trolls over here...

Open Thread

I see the age of Hopen is over

PS: #3...my memory ain't that short

re: #6 goddessoftheclassroom

(sniffing)

Well, I don't SMELL any trolls over here...

Shhh!

We ALWAYS laugh at the face of destiny!

re: #6 goddessoftheclassroom

(sniffing)

Well, I don't SMELL any trolls over here...

It takes awhile for the stench to accumulate. Hopefully, an open thread will let the fresh air in...

re: #6 goddessoftheclassroom

(sniffing)

Well, I don't SMELL any trolls over here...

I dod't sbell ady trolls here, either.

Hand me those cotton balls.

re: #4 Sharmuta

Destiny's a bitch.

Especially when one is stupid or being trollish.

This is a breath of fresh air indeed.

Best pro-life commercial I've ever seen.

cough...testing one-two-three?

No trolls yet, it's still early

Please no trolls in this thread.

re: #11 victor_yugo

I dod't sbell ady trolls here, either.

Hand me those cotton balls.

That made me literally laugh out loud!

No sports on TV (bob Hope classic is weak)..
not a Col BB fan...
watched Suicide kings, and just chillaxed in the LazyBoy
Great Christopher Walken movie..

Byall!

re: #12 FurryOldGuyJeans

Especially when one is stupid or being trollish.

I think I wore out a mouse button canceling out the trolls down dings. ;)

So, anything interesting happen today?

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Best pro-life commercial I've ever seen.

Whoa.

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Best pro-life commercial I've ever seen.

Yikes! That'll ruffle some feathers.

Battery's dying.

Ya'll have fun!

re: #25 buzzsawmonkey

Lots of weather we're having.

Yes, and how about that local sports team?

That's FABULOUS! Updings!

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Best pro-life commercial I've ever seen.

That's the problem with a really good, old-fashioned slugfest. When it's over, nobody has the strength or inclination to do much of anything.

Destiny has a steering wheel - experience.

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Great commercial. Sending to my sister just to piss her off.

re: #20 DEZes

I think I wore out a mouse button canceling out the trolls down dings. ;)

I only ding down what I think are appropriately wretched comments, even when spoken in Trollish. Trolls usually ding down everything someone says back to them that is not an outright flattering praise of their words.

re: #26 Guanxi88

Yes, and how about that local sports team?

And those politicians in Washington. What are they up to NOW?

re: #29 CharlieBravo

Destiny has a steering wheel - experience.

And rims with spinners - idiocy.

re: #27 songbird

That's FABULOUS! Updings!

Does anyone else hear popping sounds?

re: #28 Guanxi88

That's the problem with a really good, old-fashioned slugfest. When it's over, nobody has the strength or inclination to do much of anything.

I could do with a strawberry daiquiri if you're taking orders for the bar...

re: #20 DEZes

I think I wore out a mouse button canceling out the trolls down dings. ;)

Hmm, you too.

re: #32 Bloodnok

And those politicians in Washington. What are they up to NOW?

Well, at least we're not in France, eh?

re: #32 Bloodnok

And those politicians in Washington. What are they up to NOW?

Checking to see if there is any money left in our pockets.

re: #29 CharlieBravo

Destiny has a steering wheel - experience.

The problem is the windshield is painted over. ;)

re: #28 Guanxi88

That's the problem with a really good, old-fashioned slugfest. When it's over, nobody has the strength or inclination to do much of anything.

Sounds like sex.

re: #35 goddessoftheclassroom

I could do with a strawberry daiquiri if you're taking orders for the bar...

Nothing from there yet, although I do have some very nice, very cheap Jiaogulan tea I could share. Good stuff.

re: #31 FurryOldGuyJeans

I only ding down what I think are appropriately wretched comments, even when spoken in Trollish. Trolls usually ding down everything someone says back to them that is not an outright flattering praise of their words.

I was not gonna sit back and let it happen to you or Mandy, just my nature. ;)

re: #32 Bloodnok

And those politicians in Washington. What are they up to NOW?

Trying to find ways to spend more of OUR money.

re: #40 MandyManners

Sounds like sex.

For him, at least.

re: #36 Haverwilde

Hmm, you too.

Yes sir, I updinged like a mad man.

re: #30 Cathypop

Great commercial. Sending to my sister just to piss her off.

Yep. That's all it really does, piss em off. Sad. :(

re: #40 MandyManners

Sounds like sex.

What a nice idea. Any one else for a virtual romp?

re: #40 MandyManners

Sounds like sex.

re: #44 victor_yugo

For him, at least.

Well, anything worth doing is worth over-doing.

re: #20 DEZes

I think I wore out a mouse button canceling out the trolls down dings. ;)

I saw that. Nice work.

Well, that last thread went well, doncha think?

re: #50 opnion

Well, that last thread went well, doncha think?

LOL

re: #42 DEZes

I was not gonna sit back and let it happen to you or Mandy, just my nature. ;)

I really and truly don't care what my karma is, not that I mind you doing what you did. For me the troll dings are just a flavorful accent to the lgf banquet.

I ding up what trolls ding down simply because I agree with what was said.

DALLAS — A Texas high school girls basketball team on the winning end of a 100-0 game has a case of blowout remorse.

Now officials from the winning school say they are trying to do the right thing by seeking a forfeit and apologizing for the margin of victory.

In a statement Thursday on The Covenant School's Web site, the head of school said, "It is shameful and an embarrassment that this happened." He went on to say that Covenant has made "a formal request to forfeit the game recognizing that a victory without honor is a great loss."

SNIP

re: #47 Haverwilde

What a nice idea. Any one else for a virtual romp?

Oh, you're looking for group-sex? Sorry, this is argument; next door is abuse; the place you want is through the back hall, down the stairs, and out in the alley.

re: #50 opnion

Well, that last thread went well, doncha think?

Yeah but now everybody needs a shower...got to get all that troll stuff off...

re: #44 victor_yugo

For him, at least.

For her, too, if he's any good.

re: #14 laxmatt1984

That is an incredible statement of FACT

Anyone else think Blago's gonna look like a moron on the view tomorrow?

Oh, never mind. I can't believe I posted that.

re: #54 Guanxi88

Oh, you're looking for group-sex? Sorry, this is argument; next door is abuse; the place you want is through the back hall, down the stairs, and out in the alley.

Tell them Mitch sent you...:)

re: #41 Guanxi88

Nothing from there yet, although I do have some very nice, very cheap Jiaogulan tea I could share. Good stuff.

What is that, exactly? Is it a pu-erh?

re: #52 FurryOldGuyJeans

I really and truly don't care what my karma is, not that I mind you doing what you did. For me the troll dings are just a flavorful accent to the lgf banquet.

I ding up what trolls ding down simply because I agree with what was said.

I did agree with what was said on your part.
Now I think a movie is in order, maybe The Devils Advocate will do after this after noon!

re: #56 MandyManners

For her, too, if he's any good.

I once told my ex the best sex we ever had was the time she was work and I had only my hand. ;)

re: #58 schultzw

Anyone else think Blago's gonna look like a moron on the view tomorrow?

Every time he opens his mouth he is screaming "I'M A MORON!

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Best pro-life commercial I've ever seen.

[Video]

I saw that on T.V.
I couldn't believe it.
So, ya suppose Barack is going to try to get it banned?

re: #50 opnion

I can't look. Was there much animosity and rancor?

re: #65 Cathypop

I'm beginning to wonder if he's a robot.

re: #59 MandyManners

Oh, never mind. I can't believe I posted that.

I can believe it. ;)

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Best pro-life commercial I've ever seen.
---
Man, I almost cried but managed to blink the tears away. Awesome.

re: #63 buzzsawmonkey

WTH? The team is being taught to apologize for being good, for wiping the floor with the competition and winning an overwhelming victory?

There are sooo many parallels here where to start?

re: #61 OldLineTexan

What is that, exactly? Is it a pu-erh?

No, but I do digs a good pu-erh from time to time. (Like to buy it in the brick and smash a bit off with a hammer. Makes the wife furious, and makes a damned tasty tea.)

No, jiaogulan is this herbal stuff; gynostemma (leave it alone, people - it's just a name) pentaphyllum. Five-leaf southern ginseng, as the Chinese call it. Supposed to be a good general-purpose herb for those somewhat run-down; was once part of imperial Chinese medicine, for prolonging and enhancing the lives of the imperial household.

Very nice, very mellow flavor; drink it for about a week, and you do notice you feel slightly better.

re: #53 MandyManners

DALLAS — A Texas high school girls basketball team on the winning end of a 100-0 game has a case of blowout remorse.

SNIP

Is the head of the school John McCain?

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Best pro-life commercial I've ever seen.

[Video]

And yet, he's our 1st openly pro-infanticide prez.

re: #63 buzzsawmonkey

WTH? The team is being taught to apologize for being good, for wiping the floor with the competition and winning an overwhelming victory?

The coach of the losing team told he players they did their best and were great. They kept trying and never gave up. Why should the winning team apologize?

re: #63 buzzsawmonkey

WTH? The team is being taught to apologize for being good, for wiping the floor with the competition and winning an overwhelming victory?

I don't understand, either. Sounds like the other team is in the wrong league, or needs a better coach.

We had a "slaughter rule" in the NASA softballl league, but that was just to shorten the really bad games and get back to drinking beer.

re: #69 Iron Fist

We're in what, Day 6 of the Obamanation? He hasn't destroyed the country yet. OTOH, I imagine that Khalid Shiehk Mohammed is sleeping a little better now.

And Osama bin Laden is still dead. That has to count for something.

Shiehk Mohammed, he should be, he's in the Lincoln bedroom...:)

cheap vodka really sucks

re: #59 MandyManners

Oh, never mind. I can't believe I posted that.

Bet you'll see that as required reading on Boortz tomorrow morning.

re: #50 opnion

Well, that last thread went well, doncha think?

Hey, I enjoyed it. Cats enjoy a good discussion (licks claws).

re: #53 MandyManners

Damn Protestants.

(ducks and runs!)

re: #9 songbird

We ALWAYS laugh at the face of destiny!

Easier than crying at the face of inevitability.

re: #80 bellamags

cheap vodka really sucks

Well, it's better than no vodka which is what I'm drinking right now.

re: #83 Cattt

Hey, I enjoyed it. Cats enjoy a good discussion (licks claws).

Oooo, I so agree!

(waiting for pre-Boomer Marine brat...)

re: #74 Guanxi88

No, but I do digs a good pu-erh from time to time. (Like to buy it in the brick and smash a bit off with a hammer. Makes the wife furious, and makes a damned tasty tea.)

No, jiaogulan is this herbal stuff; gynostemma (leave it alone, people - it's just a name) pentaphyllum. Five-leaf southern ginseng, as the Chinese call it. Supposed to be a good general-purpose herb for those somewhat run-down; was once part of imperial Chinese medicine, for prolonging and enhancing the lives of the imperial household.

Very nice, very mellow flavor; drink it for about a week, and you do notice you feel slightly better.

I appreciate the info; may have to find some. I have a stash of oolongs and pu-erhs in the kitchen, but I realize there is a universe out there.

re: #80 bellamags

True. Best to stick to Stoli.

re: #58 schultzw

Anyone else think Blago's gonna look like a moron on the view tomorrow?

He'll blend right in.

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Best pro-life commercial I've ever seen.

I downdinged in error...my error has been corrected. My humble apologies sir or madam!

This article will turn laughter into tears.

Why is Israel always front and center on the world's radar while every other country gets a free pass?
No demonstrations about these children. No outcry from UNICEF or UN. Or from any of watchdog groups who only have tears for those from Gaza and The West Bank.

Hey where'd the Canadian co-co go?

re: #84 buzzsawmonkey

On the other hand, it's better than no vodka at all.

i would have agreed with you last night. ; )

re: #63 buzzsawmonkey

WTH? The team is being taught to apologize for being good, for wiping the floor with the competition and winning an overwhelming victory?

Some would say it as a lesson in the lack of humility.

re: #90 joncelli

True. Best to stick to Stoli.

Tito's.

re: #53 MandyManners

DALLAS — A Texas high school girls basketball team on the winning end of a 100-0 game has a case of blowout remorse.

SNIP

They ran up the score on 'Special Needs" girls.

Best all-around tea, if you like the greens, is, of course lung ching (dragon well); you like a little fermented tea, maybe? Oolong is nice, with Kwan Yin being very pleasant indeed. Moving up the scale in fermented teas, there's a range of options, before you come to the king of all fermented teas, the aforementioned pu-erh.

Pressed in bricks (like other herbal substances) and aged in caves or other cool, dry places, sometimes for years, there's a flavor and color that simply cannot be described. There's a rich, almost earthy smell to the bricks, with a slightly sweet almost mushroom odor to the tea as it brews.

Buy it in bing cha (look like little bird's nests) for greatest convenience. You can't over-brew it, either. Money well spent, too, as you can get three or more infusions off a good pu-erh.

re: #58 schultzw

Anyone else think Blago's gonna look like a moron on the view tomorrow?

How would anyone really notice, he would be only another one.

re: #53 MandyManners

DALLAS — A Texas high school girls basketball team on the winning end of a 100-0 game has a case of blowout remorse.

SNIP

Hope! Change! No one will ever lose a basketball game ever again!

re: #76 Abu Al-Poopypants

And yet, he's our 1st openly pro-infanticide prez.

The irony gives it even more impact. What can President O say? My mom, a very young woman with a "husband" who had flown the coop, should have aborted me?

re: #67 joncelli

I can't look. Was there much animosity and rancor?

It was uuugly!

Beating someone a hundred to nothing in sports is simply bad form.

Killing a hundred Jihadists without losing a single soldier is good form.

The school should apologize.

re: #102 FurryOldGuyJeans

How would anyone really notice, he would be only another one.

Only his hairdresser knows for sure...:)

re: #93 So?

This article will turn laughter into tears.

Why is Israel always front and center on the world's radar while every other country gets a free pass?
No demonstrations about these children. No outcry from UNICEF or UN. Or from any of watchdog groups who only have tears for those from Gaza and The West Bank.

I don't know why it says its gone...here's the whole link,

[Link: www.dailymail.co.uk...]

re: #107 Dustyvet

Only his hairdresser knows for sure...:)

Ain't THAT the truth! ;)

re: #58 schultzw

Anyone else think Blago's gonna look like a moron on the view tomorrow?

He will not be the biggest fool as long as Joy Behar is around.

re: #100 Iron Fist

Having it beats having nothing at all ;-)

Did you ever get your M-14? Springfield Armory has some interesting variants of it out now.

I still totally want one, but I am having a hard time finding a range which allows that type of rifle. I would hate to purchase it and not be able to fire it. I need to do some more research.

re: #78 OldLineTexan

I don't understand, either. Sounds like the other team is in the wrong league, or needs a better coach.

We had a "slaughter rule" in the NASA softballl league, but that was just to shorten the really bad games and get back to drinking beer.

From what I heard on the sports station, they left their starters in and continued to use a full press for the entire game to attain 100-0. Some people are complaining poor sportsmanship not putting in the scrubs in the second half. I'm not sure where I stand on this other than the Dallas Academy girl's school should try to schedule games with people closer to their skill level.

I was just watching a show on Nat Geo that was a sort of documentary about a recent cult (Strong City, I think it was called). The relevant bit was when a Ph. D. Psychologist was discussing the peculiarities of cult members.

To paraphrase, she remarked that often, cult leaders would make a prophecy of some sort or another, or maybe many prophecies. These would invariably fail to come to pass. But rather than become disillusioned, cult members would become even more fervent, and believe even more strongly.

This seems to have direct correlation to those that believe in Anthropogenic Global Warming. Their various cult leaders continue to make dire prophecies that fail to come true, and yet, their followers continue to get more fervent, and more willing to burn skeptics (filthy deniers!) at the stake.

Keep in mind, last year Al Gore predicted the Arctic would be "ice-free" in five years. But don't worry, if the ice were to double in volume, this would merely be morphed into stronger evidence of AGW.

*sigh*

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Best pro-life commercial I've ever seen.

They also had a really awesome campaign ad.

re: #90 joncelli

True. Best to stick to Stoli.

I've done private taste tests and I find the difference minuscule. But, if one might be planning on drinking a whole lot, one maybe better stick with the pricey hooch so as to avoid one's head exploding.

re: #99 opnion

They ran up the score on 'Special Needs" girls.

Sort attention spans and dyslexia are not 'Special Needs' on a basketball court now, are they?

I mean, I could see an issue in a Prep Bowl or something, but basketball?

If it was a "lay-up drill", that's a bit cold, but unless there's a rule limiting leads...

Obama administration warns public to expect rise in US casualties

The Obama administration warned the US public yesterday to brace itself for an increase in American casualties as it prepares to step up the fight against al-Qaida and the Taliban in Afghanistan and the border regions of Pakistan.

Against a background of widespread protests in Pakistan and Afghanistan over US operations since Obama became president, the vice-president, Joe Biden, said yesterday that US forces would be engaged in many more operations as it takes the fight to its enemies in the region.

The Obama administration is to double the number of US troops in Afghanistan to 60,000 and when asked in a television interview if the US public should expect more American casualties, Biden said: "I hate to say it, but yes, I think there will be. There will be an uptick."

/Code Pink, et al, eerily silent

re: #115 unrealizedviewpoint

I've done private taste tests and I find the difference minuscule. But, if one might be planning on drinking a whole lot, one maybe better stick with the pricey hooch so as to avoid one's head exploding.

ding ding we have a winner. My eyeballs feel like they are filled with lead.

re: #113 psyop

I was just watching a show on Nat Geo that was a sort of documentary about a recent cult (Strong City, I think it was called). The relevant bit was when a Ph. D. Psychologist was discussing the peculiarities of cult members.

To paraphrase, she remarked that often, cult leaders would make a prophecy of some sort or another, or maybe many prophecies. These would invariably fail to come to pass. But rather than become disillusioned, cult members would become even more fervent, and believe even more strongly.

This seems to have direct correlation to those that believe in Anthropogenic Global Warming. Their various cult leaders continue to make dire prophecies that fail to come true, and yet, their followers continue to get more fervent, and more willing to burn skeptics (filthy deniers!) at the stake.

Keep in mind, last year Al Gore predicted the Arctic would be "ice-free" in five years. But don't worry, if the ice were to double in volume, this would merely be morphed into stronger evidence of AGW.

*sigh*

I have an acquaintance insisting that the reason for the colder winter is precisely because of AGW/ACC. Could not give me ANY details as to how that happens, but that is really what they believe.

re: #56 MandyManners

For her, too, if he's any good.

I've been good, and I've been... not so good. And I was told so, in each case.

Beyond that, I plead the Fifth.

/i'll have another fifth

re: #110 opnion

He will not be the biggest fool as long as Joy Behar is around.

Didn't she used to do a show following (maybe before) Bob Grant in NY?

re: #98 taxfreekiller

Excellent...

While I was writing this you posted that comment.

re: #89 OldLineTexan

I appreciate the info; may have to find some. I have a stash of oolongs and pu-erhs in the kitchen, but I realize there is a universe out there.

re: #101 Guanxi88

Best all-around tea, if you like the greens, is, of course lung ching (dragon well); you like a little fermented tea, maybe? Oolong is nice, with Kwan Yin being very pleasant indeed. Moving up the scale in fermented teas, there's a range of options, before you come to the king of all fermented teas, the aforementioned pu-erh.

Pressed in bricks (like other herbal substances) and aged in caves or other cool, dry places, sometimes for years, there's a flavor and color that simply cannot be described. There's a rich, almost earthy smell to the bricks, with a slightly sweet almost mushroom odor to the tea as it brews.

Buy it in bing cha (look like little bird's nests) for greatest convenience. You can't over-brew it, either. Money well spent, too, as you can get three or more infusions off a good pu-erh.

And don't even get me started on tea-pots and teaware. For a really good tea, you want a purple clay teapot, unglazed. Use one pot for each type of tea, and never change up, or you'll wreck the taste. After a while, a really nice Yixing pot will absorb enough tea essence that you can, if the need arises, actually just pour in hot water and get a pot of tea with no tealeaves needed. (Goes without saying - only rinse, never wash, a yixing pot.)

The pride of my collection? A jade tea pot and 8 jade tea cups. Second prize goes to a frosty jade gaiwan (get one, even if it's not made of jade - very classy, very traditional way to have your tea).

re: #116 OldLineTexan

Sort attention spans and dyslexia are not 'Special Needs' on a basketball court now, are they?

I mean, I could see an issue in a Prep Bowl or something, but basketball?

If it was a "lay-up drill", that's a bit cold, but unless there's a rule limiting leads...

What would you say to your daughter if she were on the winning team. Knowing the other team was 100% made up of girls with less than full mental capabiliteis, and knowing your daughters team was made up of girls with 100% full faculties.
When it got to 20, 30 to nothing, time to stall the ball,,, or throw in your scrubs, no?

re: #118 Killian Bundy

Bundy? I think they're gonna lose their freakin minds. IMHO Code Pinker's are not Bush Hating Harpies, they're War Hating Harpies. They will (of course) lose all their black members (although I never saw one).

re: #124 Iron Fist

Globull warming causes everything. It is the original mover that started the whole universe rolling.

You have NO idea how much that sounds like my acquaintance.

I can not say friend because I can not be friends with stupidity. Even being acquainted to it is painful enough at times.

re: #120 FurryOldGuyJeans

Makes you want to scream sometimes, no?

re: #119 bellamags

ding ding we have a winner. My eyeballs feel like they are filled with lead.

Hydration, B1, and rest.

re: #95 bellamags

i would have agreed with you last night. ; )

Well that answers my "how'd your birthday go?" question!

re: #99 opnion

They ran up the score on 'Special Needs" girls.

Learning problems, not full-on disabilities.

re: #116 OldLineTexan

Sort attention spans and dyslexia are not 'Special Needs' on a basketball court now, are they?

I mean, I could see an issue in a Prep Bowl or something, but basketball?

If it was a "lay-up drill", that's a bit cold, but unless there's a rule limiting leads...

I heard a couple of the losing girls interviewed & it sounded to me like they had other issues.
Even if they had no issues, to run up a 100 to 0 score is tremendous bad sportsmanship. Maybe there should be a slaughter rule, but there is not. At some point you call off the offense or at least get your starters out sooner. This was nothing but cruel.

re: #130 psyop

Makes you want to scream sometimes, no?

I have cracked several teeth I grind them so much.

re: #121 Iron Fist

Most indoor ranges won't allow rifles of any type except for carbines chambered in pistol rounds. Good luck.

I have at least two indoor ranges within 20 miles of my residence that will let me fire my rifles.

re: #113 psyop

and more willing to burn skeptics (filthy deniers!) at the stake.

Histrionic paranoia... worthy of down-ding.

re: #20 DEZes

I think I wore out a mouse button canceling out the trolls down dings. ;)

And I appreciate that :)

re: #112 Shay4l

From what I heard on the sports station, they left their starters in and continued to use a full press for the entire game to attain 100-0. Some people are complaining poor sportsmanship not putting in the scrubs in the second half. I'm not sure where I stand on this other than the Dallas Academy girl's school should try to schedule games with people closer to their skill level.

That's what I heard, too. That disturbs me.

re: #127 sattv4u2

What would you say to your daughter if she were on the winning team. Knowing the other team was 100% made up of girls with less than full mental capabiliteis, and knowing your daughters team was made up of girls with 100% full faculties.
When it got to 20, 30 to nothing, time to stall the ball,,, or throw in your scrubs, no?

Let everyone but your starters play. Put in the water girl and towel girl (if they have such a thing anymore). Switch positions, put your runt in as center--in short have fun!

re: #121 Iron Fist

Most indoor ranges won't allow rifles of any type except for carbines chambered in pistol rounds. Good luck.

There is a nice outdoor range not too far from me, but they don't allow that "style" of rifle. I heard there was a range about an hour from here that allows it. I just don't know if I would go that often.

re: #112 Shay4l

From what I heard on the sports station, they left their starters in and continued to use a full press for the entire game to attain 100-0. Some people are complaining poor sportsmanship not putting in the scrubs in the second half. I'm not sure where I stand on this other than the Dallas Academy girl's school should try to schedule games with people closer to their skill level.

If that truly is the case, then an apology really is in order.

re: #133 MandyManners

Learning problems, not full-on disabilities.

My bosses son has "learning problems". He's the same age as my son (14). They get together occasionally to play (video games ,, air hockey,,, board games) Knowing his friends limitations, my son has always backed off even to the point of letting the other kid geta win now and then

re: #123 unrealizedviewpoint

Didn't she used to do a show following (maybe before) Bob Grant in NY?

I don't know about that, but she is supposed to be a stand up comic.
Nothing funny about her.

Laughter Leaves us doubly serious shortly after.

re: #140 Haverwilde

Let everyone but your starters play. Put in the water girl and towel girl (if they have such a thing anymore). Switch positions, put your runt in as center--in short have fun!

Bingo ,,,shoot only with your "off" hand for the entire second half. Play with only 3 of your girls able to advance beyond center court when your on offense

re: #145 buzzsawmonkey

Hey, it's hot behind a refrigerator, right? Right?

Oh, damn, you just reminded me they did say that one time as a reason.

re: #126 Guanxi88

I have my three Yixing pots and a very small gaiwan, but my son broke the top so I am saving for a new one.

re: #143 sattv4u2

My bosses son has "learning problems". He's the same age as my son (14). They get together occasionally to play (video games ,, air hockey,,, board games) Knowing his friends limitations, my son has always backed off even to the point of letting the other kid geta win now and then

You've a very kind child.

re: #144 opnion

Joy's stand up (pre-political) was very funny. Good timing. Solid jokes. Nice delivery.

re: #114 Alouette

They also had a really awesome campaign ad.

I think that ad was awesome. Unfortunately, many Catholics are cafeteria style, and they pass up abortion as an issue, in spite of the clear teaching of the Church.

re: #143 sattv4u2

My bosses son has "learning problems". He's the same age as my son (14). They get together occasionally to play (video games ,, air hockey,,, board games) Knowing his friends limitations, my son has always backed off even to the point of letting the other kid geta win now and then

You have one smart and understanding kid.

Now just where did he learn it from, huh? ;)

re: #143 sattv4u2

My bosses son has "learning problems". He's the same age as my son (14). They get together occasionally to play (video games ,, air hockey,,, board games) Knowing his friends limitations, my son has always backed off even to the point of letting the other kid geta win now and then

You raised him well.

Hanging and wiving go by destiny.

re: #78 OldLineTexan

The winning team was in a full court press almost the entire game,the losers never made it past halfcourt.It was steal-layup until a few minutes to go and winners backed off.Losers were in wrong division and should have been moved down to single A.

re: #150 MandyManners

You've a very kind child.

Actually,, SMART. He's an only, and he figured out on his own that if Timmy wasn;'t having a good time when he came over, Timmy wouldn't come over anymore

re: #127 sattv4u2

What would you say to your daughter if she were on the winning team. Knowing the other team was 100% made up of girls with less than full mental capabiliteis, and knowing your daughters team was made up of girls with 100% full faculties.
When it got to 20, 30 to nothing, time to stall the ball,,, or throw in your scrubs, no?

No disrespect, but short attention span and dyslexia are not "less than full mental capabilities".

What do you say about short girls? They are inherently disadvantaged in basketball. Should we level the field?

re: #153 FurryOldGuyJeans

You have one smart and understanding kid.

Now just where did he learn it from, huh? ;)

The dog!

No matter where you go, your destiny follows you.

re: #14 laxmatt1984

Yet he is so rabidly supportive of infanticide.
Is it too much to HOPE that he would be affected by that commercial?

re: #159 sattv4u2

The dog!

I'd believe that! ;)

Is that it for Hopen threads? I guess they made it a day or two longer then HopeyChangey lasted before everyone saw through that pile of crap.

re: #117 Iron Fist

That's one of the best arguements for keeping abortion safe and legal I've seen yet. I wonder if Obama gets that. Over the years I've dated a couple of women who were adopted as kids. They didn't think that they should have been aborted.

I was adopted at age 7 months. My birth parents were high school teens. I was born a bastard. My teen mom could not handle (she tried) raising me and gave me up to Catholic Charities. Thanks, birth mom, for my life.

Habits form character and character is destiny.

re: #149 OldLineTexan

I have my three Yixing pots and a very small gaiwan, but my son broke the top so I am saving for a new one.

Hell, and there I was, talking like you had an old coffee mug and a half-box of lipton.

Been hanging around Chinese so much, got to the point where I just throw some leaves in a cup, pour in the hot water, and call it done.

Blow the leaves off the top if the float, and drink away. (Leaves get in your mouth? Do what my boss does. Elegant lady, worldly, well-travelled, from a good family and rich as Croesus, she just spits the leaves out in front of anybody and everybody and keeps going.) Keep topping it up with hot water till there's nothing left taste-wise, and then refresh the

re: #127 sattv4u2

What would you say to your daughter if she were on the winning team. Knowing the other team was 100% made up of girls with less than full mental capabiliteis, and knowing your daughters team was made up of girls with 100% full faculties.
When it got to 20, 30 to nothing, time to stall the ball,,, or throw in your scrubs, no?

At some point it just becomes bullying. The winning coach really needs to be dressed down.

re: #7 Shug

Beat me to it by a long way.

re: #132 Bloodnok

Well that answers my "how'd your birthday go?" question!

Brief synopsis: Started out dinner at cool bistro with 5 friends: goat cheese, tomato and basil pizza, duck spring rolls with pineapple ketchup, escargot and many cranberry and vodkas. Next we went to a club, more cranberry and vodkas. Then at about 1am we ended up at another club, Patron, more cranberry and vodkas then my sister did a pole dance for the whole place, there was a fight between the DJ and some drunk dude. Minor blood shed. $80 taxi ride home. It was totally fun.

re: #115 unrealizedviewpoint

I've done private taste tests and I find the difference minuscule. But, if one might be planning on drinking a whole lot, one maybe better stick with the pricey hooch so as to avoid one's head exploding.

Bottoms up!

[Link: www.slate.com...]

re: #156 beens21

The winning team was in a full court press almost the entire game,the losers never made it past halfcourt.It was steal-layup until a few minutes to go and winners backed off.Losers were in wrong division and should have been moved down to single A.

So if the game was a mismatch, then the coach should have refused to play. From the article, it does not seem to be a surprise that the losing team lost, i.e. a very small school with a limited talent pool to draw from.

If they were in the wrong class, the ADULTS screwed up.

But yes, they could have played the whole bench.

No change, no pause, no hope! Yet I endure.

---Shelly

re: #158 OldLineTexan

No disrespect, but short attention span and dyslexia are not "less than full mental capabilities".What do you say about short girls? They are inherently disadvantaged in basketball. Should we level the field?

Actually ,, they are. But thats another debate. Lets say the losing team did NOT have that. 100-0 is NOT excessive? i'm al for "the best team should win". But why 100-0? Thats 1 win. 50-10 counts as 1 win! 20-2 counts as 1 win. At some point during the game, the outcome was NOT in question

re: #152 Cattt

I think that ad was awesome. Unfortunately, many Catholics are cafeteria style, and they pass up abortion as an issue, in spite of the clear teaching of the Church.

I'm not a Catholic, but I thought that ad kicked ass, especially since I belong to the only non-Catholics portrayed in the ad.

re: #151 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Joy's stand up (pre-political) was very funny. Good timing. Solid jokes. Nice delivery.

That does surprise me, she seems like such a humorless witch.

re: #137 freetoken

Histrionic paranoia... worthy of down-ding.

I don't expect any AGW proponents to actually burn me at the stake, it was merely some amusing (to me) hyperbole in order to vent my frustrations.

Nat Geo goes on board Air Force 1 tonight at 7 pm CST. Looks interesting if you like that kind of stuff. I do.

re: #175 opnion
If I saw her now, I wouldn't be able to imagine watching her then.

Two threads and not a stitch of work completed. This site is just too d*#n addicting.
I must get the honey-do's done.

Later Lizards!

Somebody mention Blago?
Every look at him on TV makes me smile. Dead ringer for the stereo-typical "Punk" --- if there is such a thing.

re: #175 opnion

That does surprise me, she seems like such a humorless witch.

That's what happens, though, when folks get out of their lane. Take Bono, for example. He does what he does, and does it well, but when he gets off music and on to causes and politics, he's out of his depth. You might as well ask Kissinger to play lead guitar.

re: #180 Semper Fi

Somebody mention Blago?
Every look at him on TV makes me smile. Dead ringer for the stereo-typical "Punk" --- if there is such a thing.

What, he's got a mohawk now?

re: #169 bellamags

Brief synopsis: Started out dinner at cool bistro with 5 friends: goat cheese, tomato and basil pizza, duck spring rolls with pineapple ketchup, escargot and many cranberry and vodkas. Next we went to a club, more cranberry and vodkas. Then at about 1am we ended up at another club, Patron, more cranberry and vodkas then my sister did a pole dance for the whole place, there was a fight between the DJ and some drunk dude. Minor blood shed. $80 taxi ride home. It was totally fun.

Glad you enjoyed it! :D

re: #173 sattv4u2

Actually ,, they are. But thats another debate. Lets say the losing team did NOT have that. 100-0 is NOT excessive? i'm al for "the best team should win". But why 100-0? Thats 1 win. 50-10 counts as 1 win! 20-2 counts as 1 win. At some point during the game, the outcome was NOT in question

OK, fine. I tend to disagree, having seen actual critical learning disabilities in my Downs grandson. I still say the coach needs more lessons than his/her players, and that the adults that scheduled such a lopsided match (given the known history stated in the article) should bear any criticism.

BTW, the "bishop" controversy from the last thread make the Fox News scrolly-thingy on the news.

re: #178 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

If I saw her now, I wouldn't be able to imagine watching her then.

What do you think happened to her?

Hey, folks, don't forget:

Tomorrow is Lunar (Chinese) New Year. Remember to stop writing "Rat" and start writing "Ox" on your checks.

re: #53 MandyManners

DALLAS — A Texas high school girls basketball team on the winning end of a 100-0 game has a case of blowout remorse.

The coach should be fired. He/she is most certainly an asshole who does not deserve to be coaching any high school children. No decent person would ever let their team pull off such a pathetic display.

re: #180 Semper Fi

Somebody mention Blago?
Every look at him on TV makes me smile. Dead ringer for the stereo-typical "Punk" --- if there is such a thing.

I understand that besides The View, he's supposed to be on Good Morning America tomorrow.

Are those two shows that hard up for ratings? Or is Blagojevitch that incredibly stupid?

/Or did I just answer my own question, twice?

cheers

eon

re: #187 Guanxi88

Hey, folks, don't forget:

Tomorrow is Lunar (Chinese) New Year. Remember to stop writing "Rat" and start writing "Ox" on your checks.

Hence, my new avatar, the absence of comments about which I will overlook.

RE: BLAGO
Am I the only one that HOPES this saga drags on and on and on and on!?!?! Think of how fast Rezco was shoved under the carpet. If it remained front and center thru the fall, could Novembers election have turned out different? What about Wright. His "sabbatical" from the lecturn was well timed!

Fire ants got you down? Evolve!
Lizards Evolving Rapidly to Survive Deadly Fire Ants

Long legs and skittish behavior are recently evolved traits that allow fence lizards in the southeastern U.S. to co-exist with lethal and invasive fire ants, according to a new study.

re: #193 Killgore Trout

Fire ants got you down? Evolve!
Lizards Evolving Rapidly to Survive Deadly Fire Ants

That's an atheistic lie! They're not evolving, they're just drinking more coffee

re: #193 Killgore Trout

Fire ants got you down? Evolve!
Lizards Evolving Rapidly to Survive Deadly Fire Ants

How many Fence Lizards are there here? Most seem to be on one side or the other.

/

re: #175 opnion

That does surprise me, she seems like such a humorless witch.

Maybe she just got old and bitter after her husband divorced her.

re: #195 OldLineTexan

How many Fence Lizards are there here? Most seem to be on one side or the other.

/

Bada bing!

re: #190 Guanxi88

Shin Yen Quai Lah!

re: #188 Mich-again

The coach should be fired. He/she is most certainly an asshole who does not deserve to be coaching any high school children. No decent person would ever let their team pull off such a pathetic display.

The coach should be REQUIRED to assist coaching a team like the one he beat. Sort of like making litterers walk on the side of the road with an orange suit, pointy stick and a bag

re: #191 buzzsawmonkey

The President might balk at the word "infanticide,"
But he supports abortion as the way to put infants aside.

That would be a cool headline for a column, buzz.

re: #137 freetoken

Histrionic paranoia... worthy of down-ding.

It ain't histrionics or paranoia when things like this, or this, or even this happen.

re: #193 Killgore Trout

Interesting. So are the longer legs merely a random mutation? Sounds like it is happening too fast for it to be just a successful random mutation.

re: #195 OldLineTexan

How many Fence Lizards are there here? Most seem to be on one side or the other.

/

WTH are fence lizards, anyway? Don't know about the ones in the article, but if the fireants by me are anything like them, I hate to think what would happen if they were any larger.

(Tip for the other lizards: don't wanna use poison to get rid of the little bastards? Wait till night, when they're all inside the mound, and then pour a couple gallons of boiling water right on the mound. Kills 'em dead. Your lawn, too.)

re: #189 eon

I understand that besides The View, he's supposed to be on Good Morning America tomorrow.

Are those two shows that hard up for ratings? Or is Blagojevitch that incredibly stupid?

/Or did I just answer my own question, twice?
IMHO, Blago has some dirt and is not going away quietly. He makes it a point to mention Rahm Emanuel every time he talks. I don't know if he is holding out for more or what, but he is not crazy,maybe crazy like a fox.

cheers

eon

re: #196 Shay4l

Maybe she just got old and bitter after her husband divorced her.

Why in the world would a guy leave her?

re: #193 Killgore Trout

Fire ants got you down? Evolve!
Lizards Evolving Rapidly to Survive Deadly Fire Ants

What do we need to evolve to survive and combat trolls, eh? ;)

re: #196 Shay4l

Maybe she just got old and bitter after her husband divorced her.

Eh, that's just a horrible attempt at an unfunny joke. I apologize to the XX lizards.

re: #193 Killgore Trout

Fire ants got you down? Evolve!
Lizards Evolving Rapidly to Survive Deadly Fire Ants

We have our yearly battle with fire ants here in Atlanta. I can attest they bite legs, no matter how long they are, so WTF !

re: #202 Mich-again

Interesting. So are the longer legs merely a random mutation? Sounds like it is happening too fast for it to be just a successful random mutation.

Are you suggesting that the fire ants are radioactive, and that their bites cause the fence lizards to develop mutant powers (long legs, etc.)?

///Stan Lee-ism

re: #202 Mich-again

Interesting. So are the longer legs merely a random mutation? Sounds like it is happening too fast for it to be just a successful random mutation.

Eh, it's not random, necessarily. In this case, longer legged, more skittish lizards aren't getting eaten as frequently as their slower, more stubby-legged bretheren, and so they can survive to reproduce. Just a guess.

re: #202 Mich-again

Remember these guys?
Lizards Undergo Rapid Evolution After Introduction To A New Home

It can happen pretty fast.

re: #180 Semper Fi

Somebody mention Blago?
Every look at him on TV makes me smile. Dead ringer for the stereo-typical "Punk" --- if there is such a thing.

Alfred E Neuman of Mad Magazine punk even!

re: #207 Shay4l

Eh, that's just a horrible attempt at an unfunny joke. I apologize to the XX lizards.

And here I was, thinking that it was a reasonable conjecture.

re: #189 eon

I understand that besides The View, he's supposed to be on Good Morning America tomorrow.

Are those two shows that hard up for ratings? Or is Blagojevitch that incredibly stupid?

/Or did I just answer my own question, twice?

cheers

eon

He is skipping the start of his own Senate trial!

So Blago's on the View tomorrow?
Who do you think will be treated with greater respect, John McCain or Blagojevich?

re: #204 n in wi

I like listening to Blago. Just when you think things can't get any funnier or crazier, they do. Did you hear his last press conference and his references to the cowboy movies?

re: #208 sattv4u2

We have our yearly battle with fire ants here in Atlanta. I can attest they bite legs, no matter how long they are, so WTF !

Longer legs make the ants take longer to reach other sensitive parts, maybe.

If fence lizards want to evolve intelligently, they'll start EATING fire ants.

/

re: #208 sattv4u2

We have our yearly battle with fire ants here in Atlanta. I can attest they bite legs, no matter how long they are, so WTF !

You weren't running fast enough!

re: #215 unrealizedviewpoint

So Blago's on the View tomorrow?
Who do you think will be treated with greater respect, John McCain or Blagojevich?

Blagohair, DUH! ;)

re: #210 Guanxi88

Eh, it's not random, necessarily. In this case, longer legged, more skittish lizards aren't getting eaten as frequently as their slower, more stubby-legged bretheren, and so they can survive to reproduce. Just a guess.

Good a guess as any. Makes sense.

re: #211 Killgore Trout

Remember these guys?
Lizards Undergo Rapid Evolution After Introduction To A New Home

It can happen pretty fast.

Now, that is something right there! Forward that to the DI supporters on the Ed Board here in Austin. Just asking questions, after all.

re: #192 sattv4u2

RE: BLAGO
Am I the only one that HOPES this saga drags on and on and on and on!?!?! Think of how fast Rezco was shoved under the carpet. If it remained front and center thru the fall, could Novembers election have turned out different? What about Wright. His "sabbatical" from the lecturn was well timed!

I'm with you.BHO finally gave the Chicago tribe an interview about Rezco, the day after Wright's tape came out. Watch for the same the next 4 yrs. Document dumps when something else is on the front burner.

re: #218 Shay4l

You weren't running fast enough!

Yes, try being more skittish.

If that doesn't work, try being more Scottish.

re: #221 buzzsawmonkey

And here I thought the article would be about how they'd given up plastic slipcovers and gotten into antique furniture.

Like my uncle?

re: #214 opnion

He is skipping the start of his own Senate trial!

Oooo. Maybe we'll get to see him hauled off the set to appear.

Nah. Not a chance.

/Too bad.

cheers

eon

re: #218 Shay4l

You weren't running fast enough!

It's not so much how fast can you run, but can you run faster than everyone else?

re: #226 eon

Oooo. Maybe we'll get to see him hauled off the set to appear.

Nah. Not a chance.

/Too bad.

cheers

eon

Now that would make great TV!

re: #14 laxmatt1984

That's the same group that produced this video for last fall's election:

re: #228 buzzsawmonkey

I can't say; I've never met the man.

Prove it.

/

re: #227 FurryOldGuyJeans

It's not so much how fast can you run, but can you run faster than everyone else?

You don't have to outrun the bear, you just have to outrun your buddy!

re: #228 buzzsawmonkey

I can't say; I've never met the man.

Well, you just sort of described what he did. (A joke, a joke)

Expect no hard-hitting questions re: Blago. They know that he knows where the bodies are buried and don't want to risk any negativity getting pinned on their beloved B.Hussein.O regime.

re: #217 OldLineTexan

Longer legs make the ants take longer to reach other sensitive parts, maybe.

If fence lizards want to evolve intelligently, they'll start EATING fire ants.

/

THATS what you want. Something with a poisonous hot sting in your mouth/ throat/ stomach!

re: #231 OldLineTexan

Prove it.

/

Good point! You don't know who I am. For all you know, you might have met him. Hell, for all I know, you might BE him? That you, Gene?

re: #232 Mich-again

You don't have to outrun the bear, you just have to outrun your buddy!

Yup! ;)

re: #234 Abu Al-Poopypants

Expect no hard-hitting questions re: Blago. They know that he knows where the bodies are buried and don't want to risk any negativity getting pinned on their beloved B.Hussein.O regime.

He'll know he's totally screwed when just that happens.

re: #235 sattv4u2

THATS what you want. Something with a poisonous hot sting in your mouth/ throat/ stomach!

So evolve ant-esthetic spit and put 'em to sleep as you chew 'em.

re: #171 OldLineTexan

I coached girls in a league that prohibited full court press if you were up by more than 20 in 2nd half.If you pressed you got a T, 2 T's you were suspended coaching for the next game. WE played press defense in practice and games and it was ingrained. We were up by 22 and I told girls not to press but it was in their blood and they stole a pass. After the first T I had them inbound the ball to the other team, no defense, and give them easy layups to get to up by 16.My girls and fans were puzzled, and the other team's fans booed me!And I had all subs playing.

On the other end of the spectrum...
Dogs becoming dumb and dumber (with pic!)

A Swedish research scientist has discovered that the current generation of pedigree dogs, normally social and curious creatures by nature, are disinterested, shy and less responsive to commands than their ancestors.

The study found show-quality and "handbag'' pooches were the most likely to lack the instincts of previous generations, which were bred for their strength, hunting and working abilities, rather than their looks.

re: #235 sattv4u2

THATS what you want. Something with a poisonous hot sting in your mouth/ throat/ stomach!

I'll bet Vulcans could eat them. Oh, wait - they're vegetarians. Klingons.

re: #185 OldLineTexan

BTW, the "bishop" controversy from the last thread make the Fox News scrolly-thingy on the news.

I guess somebody does read that news-ticker. Who knew?

re: #235 sattv4u2

THATS what you want. Something with a poisonous hot sting in your mouth/ throat/ stomach!

You just described a meatball sub with habaneros!

cheers

eon

re: #236 Guanxi88

Good point! You don't know who I am. For all you know, you might have met him. Hell, for all I know, you might BE him? That you, Gene?

Won't tell.

re: #218 Shay4l

You weren't running fast enough!

Doesn't matter here. They are EVERYWHERE. Step on a lil pile of dirt, and they come out at you like you're holding the last bag of dope at a Grateful Dead concert

re: #247 sattv4u2

Step on a lil pile of dirt, and they come out at you like you're holding the last bag of dope at a Grateful Dead concert

Accurate and funny.

re: #237 buzzsawmonkey

Mmmm, tacos.

Tacos rule!

/the only intelligent thing the Bush action figures are ever allowed to "say" on "Robot Chicken"

There is a natural enemy of the fire ants. Its an aerosol can and a bic lighter.

re: #246 OldLineTexan

Won't tell.

So, why weren't you at the cook-out? Myrtle and company said you away were on business, but Karl said you just couldn't be bothered to make bail.

re: #234 Abu Al-Poopypants

Expect no hard-hitting questions re: Blago. They know that he knows where the bodies are buried and don't want to risk any negativity getting pinned on their beloved B.Hussein.O regime.

Question from the View panel

"So Gov., do you and The Donald have the same hairdresser?"
"Which place in Chicago has the best Deep Dish pizza"
"Do you think the Cubs will ever win the series"

re: #237 buzzsawmonkey

Mmmm, tacos.

burritos are better. ;)

re: #250 Mich-again

There is a natural enemy of the fire ants. Its an aerosol can and a bic lighter.

I'm still partial to the boiling water trick. Works every time, and give you a sort of "Book of Judges" kinda feeling.

re: #250 Mich-again

There is a natural enemy of the fire ants. Its an aerosol can and a bic lighter.

And a garden hose on "full stream".

/little b***ds drown real good.

cheers

eon

re: #241 beens21

I coached girls in a league that prohibited full court press if you were up by more than 20 in 2nd half.If you pressed you got a T, 2 T's you were suspended coaching for the next game. WE played press defense in practice and games and it was ingrained. We were up by 22 and I told girls not to press but it was in their blood and they stole a pass. After the first T I had them inbound the ball to the other team, no defense, and give them easy layups to get to up by 16.My girls and fans were puzzled, and the other team's fans booed me!And I had all subs playing.

Kudos on having well-thought out rules and keeping ahead of your girls. Now that I am past high school, I admire coaches.

re: #251 Guanxi88

HA!

/Fifth

re: #250 Mich-again

There is a natural enemy of the fire ants. Its an aerosol can and a bic lighter.

Rubbing alcohol and a book of matches can work in a pinch.

re: #250 Mich-again

re: #255 Guanxi88

I'm still partial to the boiling water trick. Works every time, and give you a sort of "Book of Judges" kinda feeling.

I concur. Boiling water right at the top of the mound works.
((I've also had great success with Amdro))

re: #254 FurryOldGuyJeans

burritos are better. ;)

And burritos are better as chimichangas.

re: #261 Abu Al-Poopypants

And burritos are better as chimichangas.

*UURP* What?

re: #259 FurryOldGuyJeans

A big aerosol can of Lysol is a poor man's flamethrower.