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Q: What does Little Green Footballs have in common with Cuba? (Besides our Nazi-like suppression of dissent?)
A: We’re both running Linux.
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Ringo the Gringo Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:25:29pm |
Q: What does Little Green Footballs have in common with Cuba?
Strong rum, good cigars and hot women.
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Oh no...Sand People! Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:25:30pm |
All your operating system are belong to us.
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FlightERDoc Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:25:47pm |
LOL. "No Va" is idiomatic Spanish for 'doesn't run'.....a problem the capitalists at GM discovered back in the early 1970's.
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Charles Johnson Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:25:50pm |
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Beach Lover Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:26:05pm |
And there I thought it had something to do with Lizards
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KibbyKat Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:26:30pm |
Libren los Lizards!
(or whatever would be grammatically correct)
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Nevergiveup Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:26:43pm |
"Also, the long-standing U.S. trade embargo against the island makes it difficult for Cubans to get Microsoft software legally and to update it."
But I thought there is a hidden clause in the "Stimulus" to do away with the embargo?
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:26:51pm |
funny little cigar tokers....if they want success maybe they should just invade Barbados
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:27:01pm |
This is probably the wrong moment to confess I abominate Linux, isn't it?
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:27:04pm |
re: #2 Ringo the Gringo
Strong rum, good cigars and hot women.
And cabin boys who fear the strong rum?
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Conservative in Liberal Hands Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:27:19pm |
Linux builds strong programmers 12 different ways...
Open Source is better, faster and less expensive.
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2by2 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:27:23pm |
Now that is what I call "Intelligent Design" !
/
Not that I know much about it, other than it is also the base for the Mac OS, which is wonderful and stable.
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FlightERDoc Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:27:23pm |
De Opresso Linux! (with apologies to my green beanie friends)
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Ward Cleaver Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:27:46pm |
re: #9 Nevergiveup
"Also, the long-standing U.S. trade embargo against the island makes it difficult for Cubans to get Microsoft software legally and to update it."
But I thought there is a hidden clause in the "Stimulus" to do away with the embargo?
Like they'd worry about legal software. They could just buy bootleg crap from the Chinese.
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:27:51pm |
re: #9 Nevergiveup
"Also, the long-standing U.S. trade embargo against the island makes it difficult for Cubans to get Microsoft software legally and to update it."
But I thought there is a hidden clause in the "Stimulus" to do away with the embargo?
Seperate bill being written now.
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Oh no...Sand People! Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:27:54pm |
re: #4 FlightERDoc
LOL. "No Va" is idiomatic Spanish for 'doesn't run'.....a problem the capitalists at GM discovered back in the early 1970's.
I owned a nova...great vehicle, til a farmer's fence was broken and a herd of cattle were in the road and it was foggy and it was early in the morning and miss swiss planted herself broadside on my hood and then walked off...
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Digital Display Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:28:12pm |
re: #2 Ringo the Gringo
Strong rum,
goodGreat cigars and hot women.
There is no just good cigars from Cuba Ringo :)
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:29:27pm |
re: #20 HoosierHoops
There is no just good cigars from Cuba Ringo :)
did you actually put one in your mouth?....
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:30:08pm |
re: #20 HoosierHoops
There is no just good cigars from Cuba Ringo :)
I've smoked a number of Cuban cigars, and I still prefer Central American.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:30:41pm |
I think I rogered the Atlas LGF/anti Wilder thread, or else she doesn't get much traffic to start with.
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midwestgak Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:30:57pm |
re: #20 HoosierHoops
Hey Hoosier - enjoying the all-day rain event?
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Conservative in Liberal Hands Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:31:12pm |
Someone should get to the kernel of this.
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Nevergiveup Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:31:43pm |
Anybody but else but me gonna be watching the UNC-Duke Basketball game tonight? Go Tar Heels!
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:31:54pm |
KILLGORE - calling KILLGORE - I have a reminder for you, as per your standing request. Are you around?
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:32:09pm |
re: #4 FlightERDoc
LOL. "No Va" is idiomatic Spanish for 'doesn't run'.....a problem the capitalists at GM discovered back in the early 1970's.
Actually, that's just an urban legend. Now, on the other hand, you have Nissan trying to sell one of their first cars in the US a the "Bluebird", and Ford having to rename the Pinto in Brazil due to the term pinto being derogatory toward a certain orientation of people.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:32:21pm |
re: #30 Nevergiveup
Anybody but else but me gonna be watching the UNC-Duke Basketball game tonight? Go Tar Heels!
Why would anyone do that when LOST is on tonight? Duh.
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:32:52pm |
I would not put anything in my mouth from Cuba unless it was boiled or roasted first...toilet paper is a rare commodity over there
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:33:11pm |
re: #25 Walter L. Newton
I think I rogered the Atlas LGF/anti Wilder thread, or else she doesn't get much traffic to start with.
I doubt Pamela gets much traffic anymore. Don't know if she did to begin with.
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2by2 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:33:36pm |
re: #24 Soona'
I've smoked a number of Cuban cigars, and I still prefer Central American.
Cuban's used to be the Gold standard, but Davidoff didn't abandon their products for no reason. The quality got erratic in the 90'ies and never really recovered.
Lot's of Central American cigars are made from Cuban seed tobacco, which was brought in by the refugee tobacco farmers after the revolution.
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Digital Display Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:33:47pm |
re: #26 midwestgak
Hey Hoosier - enjoying the all-day rain event?
Hey friend! we had hail a bit ago..It's sideways rain every so often..nasty stuff.. Hey I heard from jorline that you lost your job.. I'm so sorry..Best of luck finding another one or winning the lotto..Kind regards
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jwb7605 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:33:53pm |
OT:
Drudge headline reads:
Suicide bombers kill dozens in Iraq; Worst since Obama took office...
... but the story takes place in Afghanistan.
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:34:02pm |
re: #22 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Magic 8 Ball predicts Epic Fail!
I take it that's the Magic 8 Ball prediction for the Porkzilla's chances of fixing the economy?
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:34:56pm |
re: #34 albusteve
I would not put anything in my mouth from Cuba unless it was boiled or roasted first...toilet paper is a rare commodity over there
So what do they use. Tobacco leaves? (Maybe that's why their cigars don't taste as good)
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reine.de.tout Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:35:11pm |
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Honorary Yooper Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:35:55pm |
re: #26 midwestgak
Hey Hoosier - enjoying the all-day rain event?
Welcome back.
We're enjoying it just fine in the water-logged SW 'burbs.
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NYCHardhat Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:35:55pm |
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zombie Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:35:57pm |
The government views the use of Microsoft systems, developed by U.S.-based Microsoft Corp, as a potential threat because it says U.S. security agencies have access to Microsoft codes.
Any country that was running Microsoft on its servers were a bunch of idiots to begin with.
It's not that the US government has access to secret Microsoft codes -- it's that any hacker-boy in New Jersey or Moscow or Manila could crack open the Cuban government computers.
The Castro-ites should have switched to a Unix variant a long time ago.
Well, I guess if they're still driving 1958 Oldsmobiles, it makes sense that they're using 1982-era code.
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Kragar Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:36:09pm |
re: #41 Honorary Yooper
I take it that's the Magic 8 Ball prediction for the Porkzilla's chances of fixing the economy?
No, when I asked that question, Magic 8 Ball screamed and rolled into the corner whimpering for an hour.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:36:39pm |
re: #35 Dianna
What?!
Earlier today, on another thread, Charles made a comment (or someone did) that Atlas had a long, front page article on Wilder and LGF. I went there, read the article, and didn't realize it, but they use typekey for accounts, and I have a typekey account, so I signed on and left a few comments today.
My comment above was that I either kill the thread by my comments or else, Atlas doesn't get that much traffic and posts as I would have thought.
I suspect it's the second reason. I don't think my wonderful debating skills stopped anyone from commenting. :)
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:37:19pm |
re: #43 NYCHardhat
bout time....plenty of Americans make millions offing imported Chinese junk in this country...the State Dept has been hypocritical...I hate the feds telling me where I can travel to
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:38:13pm |
re: #33 Walter L. Newton
Why would anyone do that when LOST is on tonight? Duh.
Thanks to my 18-yo daughter, we now have Seasons 1-4 on DVD.
Is there a cheatsheet? Or would that spoil it?
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NYCHardhat Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:38:19pm |
re: #52 albusteve
bout time....plenty of Americans make millions offing imported Chinese junk in this country...the State Dept has been hypocritical...I hate the feds telling me where I can travel to
I really don't know how I feel about this.
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Kragar Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:38:39pm |
re: #49 zombie
Any country that was running Microsoft on its servers were a bunch of idiots to begin with.
It's not that the US government has access to secret Microsoft codes -- it's that any hacker-boy in New Jersey or Moscow or Manila could crack open the Cuban government computers.
The Castro-ites should have switched to a Unix variant a long time ago.
Well, I guess if they're still driving 1958 Oldsmobiles, it makes sense that they're using 1982-era code.
Zombie, working on a Government contract, and 95%+ of our servers and all our workstations run off of windows.
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:38:58pm |
re: #44 Soona'
So what do they use. Tobacco leaves? (Maybe that's why their cigars don't taste as good)
yes the casing leaf serves as a wiping appliance...jus sayin
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:39:24pm |
re: #24 Soona'
I've smoked a number of Cuban cigars, and I still prefer Central American.
I had a Romeo y Julieta Romeo #1 in Taiwan and loved it. Can you give me a legal alternative?
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:39:53pm |
re: #55 buzzsawmonkey
Who needs imported Chinese junks? We have shipbuilders right here.
ha!...someone who understands the issues!...thanks
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:40:04pm |
re: #51 Walter L. Newton
The things I miss when work interferes with my social life...
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midwestgak Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:40:38pm |
re: #45 reine.de.tout
HAHAHAHAHA. Never heard the Beatles sing with a noticeable accent.
Thank you. : )
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:40:56pm |
re: #55 buzzsawmonkey
Who needs imported Chinese junks? We have shipbuilders right here.
Dhow silly of us to forget!
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Adrenalyn Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:41:08pm |
well, the funniest thing I see in this is
they are using English, not Spanish to write the code
/unless there is a Linuxo Uno point Cero en Cuba
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zombie Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:41:30pm |
BTW, on a related subject:
I think the Southwest Airlines databases have been compromised or hacked somehow.
Why do I think that?
Because a while ago I bought a Southwest Airlines ticket online, and starting about two days afterward, I started getting fake email spam from fraudsters about "your Southwest Airlines ticket." Now, these were definitely spam -- no question. So why in the world would Southwest have sold its email list to a bunch of con artists?
More likely that their databases were hacked, and criminals are preying on naive ticket-buyers to fork over their credit card info again, this time to the bad guys.
Alternately, some employee at Southwest sold the data illegally to to criminals.
It's was just too perfect of a coincidence for it to have been accidental. I'd never gotten such a spam before I bought the ticket, now I get ten a day.
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Adrenalyn Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:41:59pm |
re: #56 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Zombie, working on a Government contract, and 95%+ of our servers and all our workstations run off of windows.
worse, they still have old 2780 connections
those go waaaay back
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:42:16pm |
re: #54 NYCHardhat
I really don't know how I feel about this.
there is no 'feel' to it...it's wrong for the govt to tell you where you can or cannot go....who the fuck do they think they are?...Cuba?
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zombie Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:42:40pm |
re: #56 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Zombie, working on a Government contract, and 95%+ of our servers and all our workstations run off of windows.
Now I am depressed. WTH is wrong with this country?
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2by2 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:43:14pm |
re: #59 OldLineTexan
I had a Romeo y Julieta Romeo #1 in Taiwan and loved it. Can you give me a legal alternative?
Try "Camacho's",
they're strong, from Honduras and have a taste which reminds me of a Cohiba from the olden days.
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Kragar Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:44:36pm |
Communism.exe has performed an unexpected operation
Abort, Retry, Fail?
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FrogMarch Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:44:48pm |
wow. clicking on that link sent my puter into a tail spin.
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Lincolntf Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:45:16pm |
re: #40 jwb7605
Thanks for the link. The article is well reported, despite the Drudge mix-up.
I hope the Taliban aren't going to start a campaign of testing Obama by slaughtering civilians, but that is their m.o.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:45:29pm |
re: #53 OldLineTexan
Thanks to my 18-yo daughter, we now have Seasons 1-4 on DVD. Is there a cheatsheet? Or would that spoil it?
Watch 1-4, don't watch what's going on now, and wait until Dec. for season 5, and then watch that BEFORE season 6.
The story and plots were planned out fro the beginning, and jumping into it this late, really will ruin the fun of watching how the mysteries connect to each other.
Take your time.
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NYCHardhat Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:45:49pm |
re: #76 Lincolntf
Thanks for the link. The article is well reported, despite the Drudge mix-up.
I hope the Taliban aren't going to start a campaign of testing Obama by slaughtering civilians, but that is their m.o.
I'm waiting for it.
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Kragar Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:46:24pm |
re: #69 zombie
Now I am depressed. WTH is wrong with this country?
Considering for the last 7 years, my job has been Network vulnerability analysis, I'm loving the job security.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:46:31pm |
re: #65 zombie
BTW, on a related subject:
I think the Southwest Airlines databases have been compromised or hacked somehow.
Why do I think that?
Because a while ago I bought a Southwest Airlines ticket online, and starting about two days afterward, I started getting fake email spam from fraudsters about "your Southwest Airlines ticket." Now, these were definitely spam -- no question. So why in the world would Southwest have sold its email list to a bunch of con artists?
More likely that their databases were hacked, and criminals are preying on naive ticket-buyers to fork over their credit card info again, this time to the bad guys.
Alternately, some employee at Southwest sold the data illegally to to criminals.
It's was just too perfect of a coincidence for it to have been accidental. I'd never gotten such a spam before I bought the ticket, now I get ten a day.
Have you reported this to the airline
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Shr_Nfr Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:47:07pm |
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition, in the same place at the same time. Arkansas votes to allow concealed carry in Churches.
[Link: www.nytimes.com...]
Glad somebody doesn't have their head up their ass.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:47:17pm |
re: #77 Walter L. Newton
Watch 1-4, don't watch what's going on now, and wait until Dec. for season 5, and then watch that BEFORE season 6.
The story and plots were planned out fro the beginning, and jumping into it this late, really will ruin the fun of watching how the mysteries connect to each other.
Take your time.
To clarify - wait till Dec. to purchase season 5 on DVD and then watch it BEFORE season 6 starts in Jan 2010.
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jwb7605 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:47:33pm |
re: #76 Lincolntf
Thanks for the link. The article is well reported, despite the Drudge mix-up.
I hope the Taliban aren't going to start a campaign of testing Obama by slaughtering civilians, but that is their m.o.
It doesn't sound like the Afghani police are impressed with the Taliban.
That's a good sign, at least.
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:47:34pm |
re: #77 Walter L. Newton
Watch 1-4, don't watch what's going on now, and wait until Dec. for season 5, and then watch that BEFORE season 6.
The story and plots were planned out fro the beginning, and jumping into it this late, really will ruin the fun of watching how the mysteries connect to each other.
Take your time.
OK, thanks!
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Nevergiveup Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:47:45pm |
re: #76 Lincolntf
Thanks for the link. The article is well reported, despite the Drudge mix-up.
I hope the Taliban aren't going to start a campaign of testing Obama by slaughtering civilians, but that is their m.o.
I don't think they are testing him, they don't give a rat's ass about him
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Shr_Nfr Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:48:01pm |
re: #80 reine.de.tout
Makes you all warm and fuzzy about having your medical records run by Google doesn't it?
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:48:16pm |
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midwestgak Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:48:38pm |
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Oh no...Sand People! Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:48:44pm |
re: #73 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Communism.exe has performed an unexpected operation
Abort, Retry, Fail?
It actually worked once?
/
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:49:10pm |
re: #85 Nevergiveup
I don't think they are testing him, they don't give a rat's ass about him
I almost posted that exact thought....BO is an afterthought to those heathens...bring it on Ears!
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Kosh's Shadow Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:49:22pm |
re: #57 albusteve
yes the casing leaf serves as a wiping appliance...jus sayin
Wow, man, I just had a Cuban cigar and it was great shit!
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zombie Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:49:48pm |
The Cuban girl in the photo accompanying the article looks a lot like a grown-up version of the legendary "Ridiculously hot Latina girl dancing" YouTube video (which is famous for having among the most views of any video ever).
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Kragar Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:49:51pm |
re: #91 Oh no...Sand People!
It actually worked once?
/
Well, it never seems to work the way the Communists say it would, but they keep trying.
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:50:02pm |
re: #59 OldLineTexan
I had a Romeo y Julieta Romeo #1 in Taiwan and loved it. Can you give me a legal alternative?
When I buy cigars, they're either Arturo Fuente or Punch coronas. Both are very good cigars for the price--around six bucks apiece. How much did those Cubans cost in Taiwan?
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:50:24pm |
re: #93 Kosh's Shadow
Wow, man, I just had a Cuban cigar and it was great shit!
HA!...there you have it...actually I'm just blowin smoke myself...enjoy
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Randall Gross Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:50:39pm |
I admire Allahpundit's courage. He's stepped in it with that article.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:50:46pm |
It funny (well, not really) that at the same time the feds are trying to sell us this stimulus, the same sort of programs, bailouts, taxes, rules and other socialistic practices is what is causing California to melt down before our very eyes.
You would think someone would learn something?
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A Kiwi Infidel Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:51:17pm |
re: #2 Ringo the Gringo
Strong rum(dont drink rum),good cigars(dont smoke) and hot women.(check, oh yeah baby)
Does 1 outa 3 count?
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reine.de.tout Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:51:27pm |
re: #87 Shr_Nfr
Makes you all warm and fuzzy about having your medical records run by Google doesn't it?
Good point.
Of course, I'm at an age and in a state of health where I would probably be one of those people Daschle thinks should just "accept" my fate instead of seeking treatment.
So perhaps it won't matter if MY records are run by google.
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zombie Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:51:46pm |
re: #80 reine.de.tout
Have you reported this to the airline
Nope. I have no time for the spam, much less getting involved in the investigation! They undoubtedly know by now anyway.
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abaleh Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:51:50pm |
Maybe Cuba doesn't want this to happen to them:
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A Kiwi Infidel Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:52:05pm |
re: #86 A Kiwi Infidel
Is it safe to come out, now?
Oops, need to clarify. Foxholes, not closets, ok?
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Oh no...Sand People! Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:52:06pm |
re: #98 Thanos
I admire Allahpundit's courage. He's stepped in it with that article.
Which article, I didn't see it. Or at least if I did, I didn't recognize it.
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:52:09pm |
re: #96 Soona'
When I buy cigars, they're either Arturo Fuente or Punch coronas. Both are very good cigars for the price--around six bucks apiece. How much did those Cubans cost in Taiwan?
IIRC, it was about ten dollars. The youngsters on a business trip to Taipei bought it for me on a late-night outing, and presented it as a gift in the hotel lounge on a Friday night. I enjoyed it thoroughly, but I badgered them a bit about the price to make sure I could get them back.
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:52:29pm |
re: #99 Walter L. Newton
It funny (well, not really) that at the same time the feds are trying to sell us this stimulus, the same sort of programs, bailouts, taxes, rules and other socialistic practices is what is causing California to melt down before our very eyes.
You would think someone would learn something?
the feds will own CA, then MA, then MI etc...federalism is dead
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Randall Gross Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:53:01pm |
I suspect Cuban Linux is going to be like Soviet Cars.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:53:06pm |
re: #32 Honorary Yooper
re: #4 FlightERDoc
LOL. "No Va" is idiomatic Spanish for 'doesn't run'.....a problem the capitalists at GM discovered back in the early 1970's.
Actually, that's just an urban legend.
Huh? "No va" does, indeed, mean "doesn't go" in Spanish. Now, "nova" also means "nova" in Spanish. So maybe it wasn't an issue.
In a similar vein, the Mitusbishi "Montero" is marketed in Europe as the "Pajero", which in some parts of Latin America means "wanker".
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:53:11pm |
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:53:15pm |
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reine.de.tout Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:53:21pm |
re: #103 zombie
Nope. I have no time for the spam, much less getting involved in the investigation! They undoubtedly know by now anyway.
Maybe, maybe not.
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Fat Jolly Penguin Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:53:27pm |
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:54:36pm |
re: #81 Shr_Nfr
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition, in the same place at the same time. Arkansas votes to allow concealed carry in Churches.
[Link: www.nytimes.com...]
Glad somebody doesn't have their head up their ass.
Hey....scoot on over here and rub some of that off on Nebraska. Our CC laws are so schizophrenic, we need a lawyer in the magazine holster to know where it's legal to carry.
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:55:03pm |
re: #65 zombie
Bet on the employee.
My credit card number got stolen via Lenscrafters. You have no idea how irritated I am about that.
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DeafDog Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:55:07pm |
re: #99 Walter L. Newton
It funny (well, not really) that at the same time the feds are trying to sell us this stimulus, the same sort of programs, bailouts, taxes, rules and other socialistic practices is what is causing California to melt down before our very eyes.
You would think someone would learn something?
What the Dems did to Michigan is a model for the county.
/
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:55:22pm |
Apart from security concerns, free software better suits Cuba's world view, he said."The free software movement is closer to the ideology of the Cuban people, above all for the independence and sovereignty."
Meaning, "developed on some capitalist's dime, and then we steal it". But of course.
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:55:37pm |
re: #111 Occasional Reader
In a similar vein, the Mitusbishi "Montero" is marketed in Europe as the "Pajero", which in some parts of Latin America means "wanker".One could hazard a guess as to HOW you came by that bit of trivia, I suppose, but that might be rude.
/
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Randall Gross Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:55:44pm |
re: #106 Oh no...Sand People!
Which article, I didn't see it. Or at least if I did, I didn't recognize it.
The one where he says it doesn't make sense to mount the witchunt against the three defectors. I happen to agree with him. Put up some candidates who can win in those states if you don't like them.
I know I don't want Spector MIA in the Judiciary committee, even though I don't always agree with them.
[Link: www.nytimes.com...]
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A Kiwi Infidel Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:55:56pm |
re: #104 abaleh
Maybe Cuba doesn't want this to happen to them:
in 1940, been down ever since..........
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FrogMarch Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:56:30pm |
re: #71 FrogMarch
link not ok?
interesting to hear Rep. Paul Kanjorski’s description of what happened back in September. Starts at about 2:20.
[Link: hillbuzz.wordpress.com...]
test?
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Randall Gross Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:57:31pm |
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:57:57pm |
In other news: Iowahawk on the Obama Administration's ongoing ethics issues.
Dead Hobo Reporting Glitch Claims Another White House Appointee
WASHINGTON - U.S. Energy Secretary Stephen Chu announced his resignation this morning amid new reports that Alameda County workers had unearthed more than a dozen additional dead hobo bodies at his former home in Berkeley, California. The Nobel Prize-winning physicist had been the subject of a week-long controversy after he amended his White House application form to declare "3 or 4" hobo corpses in his crawl space, but after this morning's discovery, Chu said he felt he could no longer serve as an effective spokesman for Administration energy policy.
"Getting America on the road to energy independence requires a secretary who is focused full time on developing comprehensive strategies for alternative fuels, rather than a political distraction over a handful of decomposing drifters," said Chu. "I'm afraid I am no longer that person."
[...]
The Chu hobo kerfuffle was the latest in a week-long series of Obama administration personnel imbroglis that have led to 36 White House resignations. Former HHS Secretary Tom Daschle and Chief Performance Officer Nancy Killefer saw their tenures cut short over tax issues, which continue to dog Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Geithner is also dogged over dogs, after his failure to report over $14,000 in income from his backyard pitbull fight business. An earlier federal grand jury probe over an alleged 12-state outlaw motorcycle gang methamphetamine network forced Commerce Secretary designate Bill Richardson to resign before Mr.Obama's inauguration. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis faces continued scrutiny over late taxes, lobbying, and involvement in a Tijuana car theft ring, while National Security advisor Samantha Power has received GOP criticism over her 2006 volunteer work as a sniper for the Taliban. Her boss, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, has yet to deliver a promised 'full explanation' after police discovered 11 Laotian prostitutes caged in the garage of her Chappaqua NY home. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack faces increasing questions over his one-time membership in an all-white golf and satanic baby snatching club. Last week Mr. Obama was forced to amend an earlier executive order banning lobbyist from administration jobs after news reports identified over a dozen members of his team who previously, or currently, lobbied on behalf of Raytheon, General Dynamics, the UAW, Church of Scientology, the Crips, ACORN, SPECTRE, Friends of Ebola, North Korea, Coalition for a Human-Free Planet, and MSNBC.
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jwb7605 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:58:06pm |
re: #115 Fat Jolly Penguin
Which one?
Probably the Helen Thomas article,
but maybe the additional defections one.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:58:10pm |
re: #104 abaleh
Maybe Cuba doesn't want this to happen to them:
Their anti-virus software went on strike.
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:58:33pm |
re: #116 eschew_obfuscation
Hey....scoot on over here and rub some of that off on Nebraska. Our CC laws are so schizophrenic, we need a lawyer in the magazine holster to know where it's legal to carry.
in NM you cannot conceal your weapon...it must be visible...CC laws are moving along altho the sissies in Santa Fe are scared to death of it
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:58:44pm |
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reloadingisnotahobby Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:58:47pm |
Cuba and LGF.........?
Uumm.......I got it! I got it !
We both LOVE the 1950's Classic cars!
Us ..by choice.....Them .....ah...ah..Not so much!
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:59:14pm |
re: #107 OldLineTexan
IIRC, it was about ten dollars. The youngsters on a business trip to Taipei bought it for me on a late-night outing, and presented it as a gift in the hotel lounge on a Friday night. I enjoyed it thoroughly, but I badgered them a bit about the price to make sure I could get them back.
Don't get me wrong. I like Cuban cigars. But the comparison to the same tobacco but grown in a capitalist enviroment is there. Another reason why socialism doesn't work. Quality of products.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:59:38pm |
I have a techie question...
I recently updated zone alarm. Since them, I am not certain that this is related, Firefox will run normally for a while and then freeze. It is open and running, but can not load new pages.
If I close firefox at that point, I get a message that firefox is still running and I need to shut it down or restart my computer. Using the task manager, I can not end the process.
PcCillin and is updated and reports no virus or spyware.
Any suggestions?
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aboo-Hoo-Hoo Wed, Feb 11, 2009 2:59:45pm |
You'd have thought they have named it Che-Che with its own 'red screen' of death.
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A Kiwi Infidel Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:00:00pm |
re: #110 Thanos
I suspect Cuban Linux is going to be like Soviet Cars.
You will be dissapointed, and probably as perplexed as I am, that these cars are now collectors items!
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Oh no...Sand People! Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:00:35pm |
re: #126 Occasional Reader
In other news: Iowahawk on the Obama Administration's ongoing ethics issues.
Dead Hobo Reporting Glitch Claims Another White House Appointee
Sniper for the Taliban...
This man is a genius.
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:00:49pm |
re: #132 Soona'
Don't get me wrong. I like Cuban cigars. But the comparison to the same tobacco but grown in a capitalist enviroment is there. Another reason why socialism doesn't work. Quality of products.
First one I ever had. Bought another one in Hong Kong (different make) that was flat awful.
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FrogMarch Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:02:16pm |
Susan Collins says of the stimulus "This is a fiscally responsible measure..." bwaahaaahaaahaaahaa
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A Kiwi Infidel Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:03:29pm |
re: #139 FrogMarch
Susan Collins says of the stimulus "This is a fiscally responsible measure..." bwaahaaahaaahaaahaa
does she have any idea how many zeros there are in a trillion?
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:03:33pm |
re: #109 Iron Fist
Linux is the Software Communists. That's why I've never worked anywhere that used Gnu software. But it was very popular in college...
I'm suffering from my Male's uber-geequitude. I'm not technical, so I think Linux should be trashed. I can't freakin' install TaxCut!
And he won't deal with the problems, just pouts, looks martyred, or tells me that I should be able to do it. To which I respond, "No, I'm not technical. Making the computer work is your job."
Then he pouts some more and goes into total passive agressive geek mode, and nothing happens, and he stops cleaning the kitchen, too.
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Oh no...Sand People! Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:03:39pm |
re: #139 FrogMarch
Susan Collins says of the stimulus "This is a fiscally responsible measure..." bwaahaaahaaahaaahaa
...
Has she flat lined? Does her mind have a single synapse?
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Charles Johnson Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:03:43pm |
The "ban Islam!" freaks are at it again in the Wilders thread.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:03:47pm |
re: #137 buzzsawmonkey
The car doesn't have a Wanker rotary engine, does it?
No, I think it's a standard piston engine.
(Hey, I had overly-literal responses to my attempted jokes before, just passing it on.)
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:05:03pm |
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Oh no...Sand People! Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:05:15pm |
re: #144 Charles
The "ban Islam!" freaks are at it again in the Wilders thread.
Butchering the quote: "He who is willing to trade freedom for security is worthy of neither."
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bulwrk Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:05:29pm |
re: #128 Walter L. Newton
More likley it was taking its annual four month vacation.
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:05:57pm |
re: #142 Dianna
I'm suffering from my Male's uber-geequitude. I'm not technical, so I think Linux should be trashed. I can't freakin' install TaxCut!
And he won't deal with the problems, just pouts, looks martyred, or tells me that I should be able to do it. To which I respond, "No, I'm not technical. Making the computer work is your job."
Then he pouts some more and goes into total passive agressive geek mode, and nothing happens, and he stops cleaning the kitchen, too.
I'm sorry to have enjoyed your pain so much, but that is freakin' hilarious!
/I'm the computer guy in the family who gets all those requests
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faraway Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:06:29pm |
re: #139 FrogMarch
Susan Collins says of the stimulus "This is a fiscally responsible measure..." bwaahaaahaaahaaahaa
It's only $20,000 per household. Of course, that amount will be repeated each year in the normal budget. So you can count on tax increase of $400 per week to cover this.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:06:43pm |
re: #146 buzzsawmonkey
Is the engine pissed on before or after the car has stopped running?
Urine way too deep. Diesel be the last puns you ever post, if you're not careful.
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:06:50pm |
re: #138 OldLineTexan
First one I ever had. Bought another one in Hong Kong (different make) that was flat awful.
A good Cohiba does the trick.
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:06:56pm |
re: #138 OldLineTexan
First one I ever had. Bought another one in Hong Kong (different make) that was flat awful.
I smoked a couple of Cubans in Bangkok. They were not good. I suspect a knockoff.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:07:10pm |
re: #142 Dianna
I'm suffering from my Male's uber-geequitude. I'm not technical, so I think Linux should be trashed. I can't freakin' install TaxCut!
And he won't deal with the problems, just pouts, looks martyred, or tells me that I should be able to do it. To which I respond, "No, I'm not technical. Making the computer work is your job."
Then he pouts some more and goes into total passive agressive geek mode, and nothing happens, and he stops cleaning the kitchen, too.
I don't quite understand what you are saying. What do you mean he "pouts?" Geeesssh, ask him to help you or else, he can figure out how to do the taxes, or you're gonna call in "Geek Squad" and pay out the bukus for some support, or something like that.
I'm not sure why you are even dealing with him like that.
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FrogMarch Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:07:14pm |
re: #143 Oh no...Sand People!
...
Has she flat lined? Does her mind have a single synapse?
One synapse, perhaps.
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USBeast Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:07:30pm |
re: #96 Soona'
When I buy cigars, they're either Arturo Fuente or Punch coronas. Both are very good cigars for the price--around six bucks apiece. How much did those Cubans cost in Taiwan?
I allow myself one cigar a week. It is my Sunday indulgence. I prefer Partagas, the long ones in the glass tube. Pricey, but it is an excellent smoke.
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zombie Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:07:35pm |
re: #142 Dianna
I'm suffering from my Male's uber-geequitude. I'm not technical, so I think Linux should be trashed. I can't freakin' install TaxCut!
And he won't deal with the problems, just pouts, looks martyred, or tells me that I should be able to do it. To which I respond, "No, I'm not technical. Making the computer work is your job."
Then he pouts some more and goes into total passive agressive geek mode, and nothing happens, and he stops cleaning the kitchen, too.
Time to unleash your green-belt karate-chop skills on his heiny!
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:07:38pm |
re: #156 Soona'
I smoked a couple of Cubans in Bangkok. They were not good. I suspect a knockoff.
What size round were you using? ;~)
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:08:19pm |
re: #156 Soona'
I smoked a couple of Cubans in Bangkok.
I smoked a few Cubans in Grenada. But I don't like to talk about it.
/adjusting superfluous ammo belt over muscle shirt
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faraway Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:08:50pm |
re: #147 LudwigVanQuixote
You are having the same issues? What have you tried?
Have Vista and FF3 on 2 PCs. Neither have ZoneAlarm. Both will freeze FF after sitting open and then going into screen saver. Only one gives the "its already open" issue.
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itellu3times Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:09:10pm |
re: #154 Occasional Reader
Urine way too deep. Diesel be the last puns you ever post, if you're not careful.
carful.
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eschew_obfuscation Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:09:15pm |
re: #162 Occasional Reader
I smoked a few Cubans in Grenada. But I don't like to talk about it.
/adjusting superfluous ammo belt over muscle shirt
HA! Beat ya by 41 seconds!
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Truth Stick Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:09:28pm |
and here I thought we both like rafting...although mostly I use the river instead of the ocean, but not need to split hairs
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faraway Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:10:15pm |
re: #159 USBeast
I allow myself one cigar a week. It is my Sunday indulgence. I prefer Partagas, the long ones in the glass tube. Pricey, but it is an excellent smoke.
No cigar, for me.
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Bloodnok Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:10:19pm |
re: #154 Occasional Reader
Urine way too deep. Diesel be the last puns you ever post, if you're not careful.
"So everytime a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the victim?"
/T.B. Lebowski
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:10:23pm |
re: #160 zombie
Time to unleash your green-belt karate-chop skills on his heiny!
He's a second-dan black belt.
I'm not gonna get very far. He knows the counters and elaborations on every little technique I know.
I'm thinking about chocolate, wine and lingerie.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:10:25pm |
re: #160 zombie
Time to unleash your green-belt karate-chop skills on his heiny!
Time to tell him to leave. WTF.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:10:56pm |
re: #163 buzzsawmonkey
I shot a man in Reno
That's something I never would have expected. A man inside Janet Reno.
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:11:04pm |
re: #157 Walter L. Newton
I don't quite understand what you are saying. What do you mean he "pouts?" Geeesssh, ask him to help you or else, he can figure out how to do the taxes, or you're gonna call in "Geek Squad" and pay out the bukus for some support, or something like that.
I'm not sure why you are even dealing with him like that.
Once upon a time, I thought he was an adult.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:11:20pm |
re: #171 Dianna
He's a second-dan black belt.
I'm not gonna get very far. He knows the counters and elaborations on every little technique I know.
I'm thinking about chocolate, wine and lingerie.
Is this a game you two play, or is he just being a jerk? Because I don't understand.
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screaming_eagle Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:11:32pm |
re: #173 Occasional Reader
That's something I never would have expected. A man inside Janet Reno.
That's disturbing.
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:11:59pm |
re: #156 Soona'
I smoked a couple of Cubans in Bangkok. They were not good. I suspect a knockoff.
Yes, I had that suspicion, but they had my money, so what to do?
I snubbed it out and put it down to experience.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:12:14pm |
re: #174 Dianna
Once upon a time, I thought he was an adult.
Then if you are being "for real" here, then tell him to get the hell out. What kind of mind games is that? I wouldn't put up with that for a minute.
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Desert Dog Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:12:31pm |
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OldLineTexan Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:13:06pm |
re: #173 Occasional Reader
That's something I never would have expected. A man inside Janet Reno.
PLEASE don't tell me what you shot him with.
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faraway Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:13:17pm |
re: #177 buzzsawmonkey
Well, the psychiatric observers did say afterwards that he was a little Waco.
Be careful, you might fall into a burning ring of fire.
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Cathypop Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:13:43pm |
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:13:49pm |
re: #177 buzzsawmonkey
Well, the psychiatric observers did say afterwards that he was a little Waco.
And what were YOU doing "in Reno", anyway?
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midwestgak Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:13:59pm |
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:14:09pm |
re: #159 USBeast
I allow myself one cigar a week. It is my Sunday indulgence. I prefer Partagas, the long ones in the glass tube. Pricey, but it is an excellent smoke.
There are really so many good cigars being made now. Sometimes I buy sampler packs. All are Central American and all are usually good. Right now there's a numerous asundry of brands out there.
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:15:30pm |
re: #175 Walter L. Newton
Is this a game you two play, or is he just being a jerk? Because I don't understand.
His feelings are hurt. He's an uber-geek, and he is just enthralled with Linux. He is under the impression that, when he does impressive geek stuff, I'm standing there with the adoring girlfriend expression.
It's cute, when I'm not really annoyed.
This week, I'm beyond annoyed and entering severely irritated territory.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:16:03pm |
re: #190 buzzsawmonkey
if the third party was in Reno, that lets me out.
Well, that was darn considerate of him, I'd say. Seems bad manners for you to shoot him after that.
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Desert Dog Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:16:25pm |
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FrogMarch Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:16:34pm |
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Irish Rose Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:16:35pm |
Besides our Nazi-like suppression of dissent?)
I prefer to think of it as concientious administration, myself.
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screaming_eagle Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:16:56pm |
re: #192 Occasional Reader
Well, that was darn considerate of him, I'd say. Seems bad manners for you to shoot him after that.
It was the human thing to do.. . ..
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:17:03pm |
re: #191 Dianna
His feelings are hurt. He's an uber-geek, and he is just enthralled with Linux. He is under the impression that, when he does impressive geek stuff, I'm standing there with the adoring girlfriend expression. It's cute, when I'm not really annoyed. This week, I'm beyond annoyed and entering severely irritated territory.
What ever. I hear what you are saying, and I'm gonna stay out of it, but IMHO, it's not cute. What ever yanks your crank.
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Nevergiveup Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:17:28pm |
01:10 U.S. Senator Kerry to travel to Syria next week to meet Assad (AP)
2 thoughts come to mind
1) Why?
2) Stay there!
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faraway Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:17:34pm |
re: #196 buzzsawmonkey
Because you're minux
I walk the Linux
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
Because you're mine, I walk the line
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:18:00pm |
re: #199 Walter L. Newton
but IMHO, it's not cute
And that explains why you're not dating Dianna's boyfriend.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:18:14pm |
re: #164 faraway
Have Vista and FF3 on 2 PCs. Neither have ZoneAlarm. Both will freeze FF after sitting open and then going into screen saver. Only one gives the "its already open" issue.
Alas I am running Vista also. It is probably an issue with one of the recent updates then. Do you have any idea how to rectify it?
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screaming_eagle Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:18:22pm |
re: #200 Nevergiveup
01:10 U.S. Senator Kerry to travel to Syria next week to meet Assad (AP)
2 thoughts come to mind
1) Why?
2) Stay there!
2
2
2
2
2
2
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:18:42pm |
re: #202 Occasional Reader
And that explains why you're not dating Dianna's boyfriend.
hahaha!....lurid
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:18:45pm |
re: #199 Walter L. Newton
What ever. I hear what you are saying, and I'm gonna stay out of it, but IMHO, it's not cute. What ever yanks your crank.
I don't think it's cute, either. But...well, our major point of disagreement is technobabble. Which is pretty minor - except when I want to do taxes.
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faraway Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:18:57pm |
OT:
Dr. Mehmet Oz: "I mean, their bodies are screaming to them, 'Help me. Help me.' Their colon is saying, 'I need cleansing.'
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USBeast Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:19:05pm |
re: #189 Soona'
There are really so many good cigars being made now. Sometimes I buy sampler packs. All are Central American and all are usually good. Right now there's a numerous asundry of brands out there.
Years ago I had a part interest in a tobacco shop and got to sample many cigars. My favorite back then was the H. Upman 2000. Can't seem to find it now. I also found that Connecticut leaf was surprisingly good.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:19:33pm |
re: #206 Dianna
except when I want to do taxes
Paying taxes and filing tax returns is just so out these days.
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faraway Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:19:36pm |
re: #203 LudwigVanQuixote
Alas I am running Vista also. It is probably an issue with one of the recent updates then. Do you have any idea how to rectify it?
bullets didn't work. made a mess.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:19:57pm |
re: #202 Occasional Reader
And that explains why you're not dating Dianna's boyfriend.
Maybe that's the problem, he's in love with a competing operating system.
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Bloodnok Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:20:14pm |
re: #196 buzzsawmonkey
Because you're minux
I walk the Linux
How high is the bandwidth, mama,
5 Gigs high and rising
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:20:28pm |
re: #207 faraway
OT:
Dr. Mehmet Oz: "I mean, their bodies are screaming to them, 'Help me. Help me.' Their colon is saying, 'I need cleansing.'
Er, when is that ever "on topic?"
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screaming_eagle Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:20:41pm |
re: #209 Occasional Reader
Paying taxes and filing tax returns is just so out these days.
If you use Turbo Tax you don't need to pay Social Security.
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Occasional Reader Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:21:21pm |
I am ov to pump some ahrun, you girlymen. Later.
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:21:54pm |
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Bloodnok Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:22:24pm |
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:22:35pm |
re: #213 ploome hineni
did you see this?
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
Hillary being marginalized
she's finally stupidly stumbled into her cul de sac...what an idiot to give a prized senate seat....
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USBeast Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:22:40pm |
re: #216 Occasional Reader
I am ov to pump some ahrun, you girlymen. Later.
Did dat dis morning. Vat's takin' you so long?
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Nevergiveup Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:22:45pm |
re: #213 ploome hineni
did you see this?
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
Hillary being marginalized
I saw that and when she took this job I was amazed. I'll bet now she NEVER lasts 4 years. I doubt she will last much past 2.
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goddessoftheclassroom Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:23:25pm |
re: #221 Nevergiveup
I saw that and when she took this job I was amazed. I'll bet now she NEVER lasts 4 years. I doubt she will last much past 2.
Plus the president can ask for her resignation at any time.
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:24:05pm |
re: #219 albusteve
she's finally stupidly stumbled into her cul de sac...what an idiot to give a prized senate seat....
Could there be reasons that maybe she just didn't have a choice?
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Nevergiveup Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:24:18pm |
Kadima officials: Livni should consider sitting in the opposition
Political sources estimate Peres will task Netanyahu with forming next government; Kadima official says Livni 'should not necessarily be dragged into Netanyahu government that also features Shas, Lieberman'
[Link: www.ynetnews.com...]
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Marvo76 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:24:28pm |
re: #139 FrogMarch
She wouldn't know "fiscally responsible" if it hit her int he face....
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Randall Gross Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:24:32pm |
re: #203 LudwigVanQuixote
Alas I am running Vista also. It is probably an issue with one of the recent updates then. Do you have any idea how to rectify it?
New security patches were put out yesterday, which reminds me I forgot to post the monthly psa...
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reine.de.tout Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:24:52pm |
re: #157 Walter L. Newton
I don't quite understand what you are saying. What do you mean he "pouts?" Geeesssh, ask him to help you or else, he can figure out how to do the taxes, or you're gonna call in "Geek Squad" and pay out the bukus for some support, or something like that.
I'm not sure why you are even dealing with him like that.
That's what I do.
But it's in the form of a question:
"Will you please do whatever-it-is, or shall I find somebody to do it for us?"
It works.
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jcw46 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:24:55pm |
Well I'm glad you're happy. (cuba; not so much) For me trying to install Linux was probably how it seems to a Mac user who has to have a PC;
I know others manage quite well with it but just reading about how to install it makes me cringe. Maybe if I bought a machine that could dual-boot windows and linux already installed then I might change my mind.
Until then: "Everyone to their own taste" said the man as he kissed the cow.
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:24:58pm |
re: #223 Soona'
Could there be reasons that maybe she just didn't have a choice?
dunno....was someone pushing her out of the senate?
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:25:07pm |
re: #215 screaming_eagle
If you use Turbo Tax you don't need to pay Social Security.
Intuit should sue Geithner for slander!
Yes, I dislike many of their products, but even TT isn't that idiotic.
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FrogMarch Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:25:43pm |
re: #200 Nevergiveup
01:10 U.S. Senator Kerry to travel to Syria next week to meet Assad (AP)
2 thoughts come to mind
1) Why?
2) Stay there!
Kerry is the traitorous pile.
Why must w suffer a lifetime with these elites lying a-holes in Congress? Our founding fathers are spinning.
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Randall Gross Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:25:46pm |
Microsoft security patch overview
[Link: isc.sans.org...]
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FrogMarch Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:26:19pm |
re: #232 FrogMarch
Kerry is the traitorous pile.
Why must WE suffer a lifetime with these elites lying a-holes in Congress? Our founding fathers are spinning.
fixed
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:26:40pm |
re: #230 albusteve
dunno....was someone pushing her out of the senate?
She did owe the zero a lot of money.
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faraway Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:26:41pm |
[Link: www.thesun.co.uk...]
UFO or Iranian ICBM over British coast?
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tsionguy Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:27:50pm |
re: #225 Nevergiveup
I heard Kadima was trying to form a coalition with Lieberman. What a joke that would be.
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:28:09pm |
re: #228 reine.de.tout
That's what I do.
But it's in the form of a question:"Will you please do whatever-it-is, or shall I find somebody to do it for us?"
It works.
He knows me too well. The indian rides the buffalo in our household; he knows in his bones that I will not go hire the work done.
I will rely upon chocolate, wine and lingerie. Particularly stockings and extremely high heels. He'll be so discombobulated that he'll fix the issue without realizing he's done it.
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screaming_eagle Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:28:19pm |
re: #231 Dianna
I'm self-employed and have to pay the full 15.3%. Trust me, if I thought that excuse would work I'd try it.
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:28:27pm |
re: #235 Soona'
She did owe the zero a lot of money.
Oh, wait a minute. Who did she owe a lot of money to?
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SFGoth Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:29:04pm |
Naked politics aside, how do I explain why we buy tons of Chinese stuff, borrow their money, and freely travel there while Cuba is PNG? (Not to mention, I doubt Cuba is a major spy problem for us.)
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Nevergiveup Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:29:28pm |
re: #237 tsionguy
I heard Kadima was trying to form a coalition with Lieberman. What a joke that would be.
I just think that is Lieberman trying to squeeze more out of Likud.
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:30:04pm |
re: #235 Soona'
She did owe the zero a lot of money.
so...she could write a book...she had designs on the ME and her legacy...poof!
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Marvo76 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:30:06pm |
re: #200 Nevergiveup
01:10 U.S. Senator Kerry to travel to Syria next week to meet Assad (AP)
2 thoughts come to mind
1) Why?
2) Stay there!
Captured by some islamic organization dedicated to jihad, and held for ransome, but no one pays....Lost in battle and left behind....
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Mad Prophet Ludwig Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:30:23pm |
re: #227 Thanos
New security patches were put out yesterday, which reminds me I forgot to post the monthly psa...
I think it installed. Do you think the patch was the problem or the fix?
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reine.de.tout Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:31:03pm |
re: #238 Dianna
He knows me too well. The indian rides the buffalo in our household; he knows in his bones that I will not go hire the work done.
I will rely upon chocolate, wine and lingerie. Particularly stockings and extremely high heels. He'll be so discombobulated that he'll fix the issue without realizing he's done it.
Hm.
That would work, too!
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:31:16pm |
re: #221 Nevergiveup
I saw that and when she took this job I was amazed. I'll bet now she NEVER lasts 4 years. I doubt she will last much past 2.
I thought that from the jump. I am not a Hillary fan, but I have to say that I am glad that she is there. She is an adult & I see her as a whole lot more patriotic than BHO.
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tsionguy Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:32:04pm |
re: #242 Nevergiveup
Then he's much smarter than people give him credit.
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Nevergiveup Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:32:10pm |
re: #247 opnion
I thought that from the jump. I am not a Hillary fan, but I have to say that I am glad that she is there. She is an adult & I see her as a whole lot more patriotic than BHO.
Maybe but she is being shunted into obscurity before our eyes.
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infopimp Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:32:21pm |
Do you really think Bill would let Hillary quit and lose his:
-free time
-world travel perks
? I mean come on, really? ;)
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goddessoftheclassroom Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:32:43pm |
re: #247 opnion
I thought that from the jump. I am not a Hillary fan, but I have to say that I am glad that she is there. She is an adult & I see her as a whole lot more patriotic than BHO.
I wouldn't be as anxious for our country if she were elected--and I can't believe I think that.
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SFGoth Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:32:50pm |
A girl I dated once got all dressed up for me -- stockings, garters, the whole 9 yards. I went straight for the corset. She smacked me and said "not yet!"
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:33:03pm |
re: #243 albusteve
so...she could write a book...she had designs on the ME and her legacy...poof!
No one should underestimate her though. She's more of a political animal than even Bill is. There's an ambush in the zero's future.
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Jr ewing Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:33:04pm |
BBC spends £200,000 of licence fees on legal fight to suppress report on anti-Israeli 'bias'
Busted
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:33:13pm |
re: #250 infopimp
Do you really think Bill would let Hillary quit and lose his:
-free time
-world travel perks? I mean come on, really? ;)
good point
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screaming_eagle Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:33:51pm |
re: #251 goddessoftheclassroom
I wouldn't be as anxious for our country if she were elected--and I can't believe I think that.
Same thought here. What's that same about our current ruler?
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Dianna Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:34:14pm |
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screaming_eagle Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:34:38pm |
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midwestgak Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:35:07pm |
re: #251 goddessoftheclassroom
I wouldn't be as anxious for our country if she were elected--and I can't believe I think that.
GMTA. Sad when someone like the H seems comforting. Go back in your mind to the mid nineties. It will help you wake up from the "If Hillary where president" nightmare.
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:35:16pm |
re: #253 Soona'
No one should underestimate her though. She's more of a political animal than even Bill is. There's an ambush in the zero's future.
that would be big fun...let's hopes so...I can't believe she would take being cast out without some retribution, and she's not to old to make another run
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:36:47pm |
re: #249 Nevergiveup
Maybe but she is being shunted into obscurity before our eyes.
Yes she is. The disrespect paid to her is obvious, Susan Rice getting cabinet rank, Biden & Holbrook running around.
She can't last & you have to wonder if that was the plan.
if she resigns , or is just pushed out, she will hold no office. How much of an adversary could she be?
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tsionguy Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:36:56pm |
re: #258 buzzsawmonkey
I'm still working on "Goedel, Escher, Bach."
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Kragar Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:37:27pm |
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2by2 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:37:37pm |
re: #247 opnion
I thought that from the jump. I am not a Hillary fan, but I have to say that I am glad that she is there. She is an adult & I see her as a whole lot more patriotic than BHO.
Fully agree, and hope that she will make it through the full 4 years, considering that she might have been set up as a fall "guy" for O, to be succeeded by an Obamanist.
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jcw46 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:37:50pm |
re: #206 Dianna
I don't think it's cute, either. But...well, our major point of disagreement is technobabble. Which is pretty minor - except when I want to do taxes.
I love doing geek speak as much as the next nerd, especially about computers but some of these Linux guys think the sun shines out Torvalds heinie. Sheesh! It's like NOOO other op sys in the WORLD has ever done the magical stuff that Linux can! Bah humbug I say. I'm no slouch when it comes to software, hardware and what's in between and I don't mind investigating a problem but these Linux distros give me heartburn. No two are alike. The manuals (if any) are incomplete OR the distro has to be INSTALLED before you can read them. This is all due to their foundation in open-source. There isn't any incentive to spend a lot of time making sure that ANYONE can install the system on any hardware configuration. Windows gets a lot of criticism (bunches deserved) but it has always come with a comprehensive manual on HOW TO INSTALL and what to do if it won't.
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:38:17pm |
re: #251 goddessoftheclassroom
I wouldn't be as anxious for our country if she were elected--and I can't believe I think that.
I know & I feel exactly the same. I would not see her as creating a disaster, but Barry...............
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tsionguy Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:38:43pm |
re: #267 buzzsawmonkey
Ah, but give me a good Moebius strip...
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Marvo76 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:39:18pm |
re: #262 albusteve
I never thought I could root for hillary, but in this case I think I can make an exception
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Cathypop Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:39:52pm |
re: #262 albusteve
that would be big fun...let's hopes so...I can't believe she would take being cast out without some retribution, and she's not to old to make another run
I dislike Hillary but would not want to piss off her or bill
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:40:18pm |
re: #266 2by2
Fully agree, and hope that she will make it through the full 4 years, considering that she might have been set up as a fall "guy" for O, to be succeeded by an Obamanist.
Does look like a set up, doesn't it? The way to put the dagger in her heart.
She had much more grit during the campaign than BHO.
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:40:47pm |
re: #272 Cathypop
I dislike Hillary but would not want to piss off her or bill
me thinks they already are...one thing those two heathens can do is take you out...
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infopimp Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:41:23pm |
re: #267 buzzsawmonkey
You gotta admit, chocolate wine and lingerie sound like a lot more fun.
Yeah, that book is a mobius strip, itself. I think my head exploded about 3/4 of the way through.
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Marvo76 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:41:40pm |
re: #265 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
13 x 52 = a whole 676 extara in the pocket so that bankers can get billions to cover their fuck ups....whooo hoo!
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:42:43pm |
re: #273 opnion
Does look like a set up, doesn't it? The way to put the dagger in her heart.
She had much more grit during the campaign than BHO.
I can't stand the bitch but she did soldier on in those last states to take the popular vote...she has not forgotten...maybe as SofS she has time to plan her next move
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Lincolntf Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:43:26pm |
re: #262 albusteve
If this were a "political thriller" novel, the coup would already be in motion. Since it's real life, I'll give it 'til next year.
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Dasher Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:43:33pm |
I didn't know that Linux would run on an 8086 !
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2by2 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:44:08pm |
re: #273 opnion
Does look like a set up, doesn't it? The way to put the dagger in her heart.
She had much more grit during the campaign than BHO.
It crossed my mind, when you mentioned it before, that maybe a couple of months down the line there will be an "inconsolable disagreement" in foreign policy, say subject Israel or Iran and poof there she goes, without so much of a protest by her supporters and by the Dem establishment, than if she had been shunned in the first place.
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Cathypop Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:44:46pm |
Q: How long would it take for highway projects to begin?
A: Lawmakers say most of the projects could be up and running within 90 days, although it could take somewhat more time in northern states with longer winters. Highway construction groups have estimated that there are thousands of projects that could be started within that 90 days.
BullShit. The company I work for subs on Hwy jobs and the only thing that gets done in 90 days is our invoice being submitted to the state.
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:45:03pm |
re: #263 opnion
Yes she is. The disrespect paid to her is obvious, Susan Rice getting cabinet rank, Biden & Holbrook running around.
She can't last & you have to wonder if that was the plan.
if she resigns , or is just pushed out, she will hold no office. How much of an adversary could she be?
Also, she and Bill might be just tired. Maybe she feels that she might build some sort of legacy for herself by making another treaty somewhere in the ME. Bill is probably getting antsy to fulfill some of his fantasies, and she might be ready to have an affair with Rosie O.
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:45:33pm |
re: #277 albusteve
I can't stand the bitch but she did soldier on in those last states to take the popular vote...she has not forgotten...maybe as SofS she has time to plan her next move
I don't like her either, but you have to give it to her. Like you said, she soldiered on.
TO me it looks like the plan is to make her miserable. Obama smiles a lot , but I look at him & see a nasty little pecker & Michell is a banshee.
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SurferDoc Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:45:41pm |
re: #200 Nevergiveup
01:10 U.S. Senator Kerry to travel to Syria next week to meet Assad (AP)
2 thoughts come to mind
1) Why?
2) Stay there!
3) Keep him!
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mean Gene Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:45:50pm |
How free will travel and trade be between US and Cuba after Porkupus goes through?
Isn't there a provision in there about Cuba?
How many jobs will that create?/
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:46:51pm |
re: #280 2by2
It crossed my mind, when you mentioned it before, that maybe a couple of months down the line there will be an "inconsolable disagreement" in foreign policy, say subject Israel or Iran and poof there she goes, without so much of a protest by her supporters and by the Dem establishment, than if she had been shunned in the first place.
Yeah, otherwise I don't see why she is being treated this way.
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jcw46 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:46:55pm |
re: #279 Dasher
I didn't know that Linux would run on an 8086 !
Good freeaking grief! Really? Yeah I guess it could if you ran a barebones kernel. Wasn't it originally done on/for a pc?
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albusteve Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:47:22pm |
re: #283 opnion
I don't like her either, but you have to give it to her. Like you said, she soldiered on.
TO me it looks like the plan is to make her miserable. Obama smiles a lot , but I look at him & see a nasty little pecker & Michell is a banshee.
I'm sure Hilary would gouge Michelles eyes out if she could....it's a Chicago thing
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:48:35pm |
re: #285 mean Gene
How free will travel and trade be between US and Cuba after Porkupus goes through?
Isn't there a provision in there about Cuba?
How many jobs will that create?/
I think Rush said it would be on a seperate bill.
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Cathypop Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:48:56pm |
re: #286 opnion
Yeah, otherwise I don't see why she is being treated this way.
Do not turn your back on Oshit. He is stupid in alot of ways and a genius in payback
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mean Gene Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:49:07pm |
OOPS!
My bad!
It's a separate bill:
The Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act, introduced Feb. 4 and referred to the Foreign Relations Committee, prohibits the U.S. president from regulating or prohibiting travel to or from Cuba by U.S. residents, except in times of war between the two countries or of imminent danger to public health or the safety of U.S. travelers.It was introduced by a group of representatives led by William Delahunt, D-Mass.
[Link: www.miamiherald.com...]
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:49:30pm |
re: #288 albusteve
I'm sure Hilary would gouge Michelles eyes out if she could....it's a Chicago thing
My money is on Hillary. I know that Michelle is a lot younger, but Hillary has got the gravel in the gut.
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Randall Gross Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:49:41pm |
re: #285 mean Gene
How free will travel and trade be between US and Cuba after Porkupus goes through?
Isn't there a provision in there about Cuba?
How many jobs will that create?/
Actually if we decided to make them our sugar farm for ethanol fuels it could be quite a lot. I don't see that happening however.
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Dasher Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:49:42pm |
re: #287 jcw46
Good freeaking grief! Really? Yeah I guess it could if you ran a barebones kernel. Wasn't it originally done on/for a pc?
Was the /sarc not explicit? An 8086 could only map 1 MB so I am thinking that it would not work. I expect Cuba has lots if IBM XT's LOL
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CyanSnowHawk Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:49:43pm |
re: #144 Charles
The "ban Islam!" freaks are at it again in the Wilders thread.
He just begged for the stick, didn't he?
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avanti Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:49:54pm |
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CyanSnowHawk Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:50:07pm |
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Lincolntf Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:50:28pm |
re: #293 mean Gene
Delahunt is a longtime Castro toe-sucker. Much like McGovern. I believe he's tried to push this piece of crap before. This time he'll probably get his way.
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Marvo76 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:50:39pm |
re: #294 opnion
My money is on Hillary. I know that Michelle is a lot younger, but Hillary has got the gravel in the gut.
Plus a bigger set of balls...
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2by2 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:50:57pm |
re: #286 opnion
Yeah, otherwise I don't see why she is being treated this way.
Yep, but she's tough and they might really need a major eclat in order to push her out. She has survived and toughened out the most insulting humiliation by her own husband and just soldiered on, getting a senate seat in her own right and so on.
I hope she stays and makes sense at State.
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mean Gene Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:51:01pm |
re: #295 Thanos
Actually if we decided to make them our sugar farm for ethanol fuels it could be quite a lot. I don't see that happening however.
I meant jobs for our people.
Those slaves all work their rears off!
And then they walk back to their homes.
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:51:31pm |
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:51:58pm |
If anyone has ever wondered how a lot of the people of Germany (and in other places) could slowly turn so violently against the Jews, how they could eventually build a mentality that let them believe that what they wanted to do to the Jews was justified and then fulfill that destiny, all you have to do is read the comments on Jihad Watch, Atlas and other such blogs. And of course, we can even see it here on LGF, before Charles so wisely deletes those offensive comments.
It's happening again, and I really don't think there will be any stopping it. I won't join the party, I won't wave the flag and I will do my best to try to stop it.
I can only suggest the same thing that has been suggestive many times before. Learn from this, learn from history, and maybe someday we will stop this vicious cycle of hate.
But for now, if you ever wondered how it could have happened, well, good news, you have a front row seat to the answer.
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Soona' Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:52:33pm |
re: #293 mean Gene
OOPS!
My bad!
It's a separate bill:
[Link: www.miamiherald.com...]
It may not be a bad idea. Let a bunch of us Americans go there and start telling everyone about capitalism and perhaps, like China, they'll start turning around. Besides, we're going to have to have a safe haven from the socialism the US is about to undertake.
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opnion Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:52:50pm |
re: #302 2by2
Yep, but she's tough and they might really need a major eclat in order to push her out. She has survived and toughened out the most insulting humiliation by her own husband and just soldiered on, getting a senate seat in her own right and so on.
I hope she stays and makes sense at State.
Ya know , you make a good point. Will she bail out or stay just to stick it to Obama?
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screaming_eagle Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:53:12pm |
re: #281 Cathypop
Q: How long would it take for highway projects to begin?
A: Lawmakers say most of the projects could be up and running within 90 days, although it could take somewhat more time in northern states with longer winters. Highway construction groups have estimated that there are thousands of projects that could be started within that 90 days.
BullShit. The company I work for subs on Hwy jobs and the only thing that gets done in 90 days is our invoice being submitted to the state.
Columbus,OH is planning on using 200M for a light-rail project. Are you suggestion that won't be up and running in 90 days?
//
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Marvo76 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:53:55pm |
re: #303 mean Gene
With ethenol production here in the states using all the feed corn, that would make sense since the price of fruitose corn syrup ( used in lace of sugar in most american products) is going to go up and not be as cost effective as it once was...
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2by2 Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:54:14pm |
re: #307 opnion
Ya know , you make a good point. Will she bail out or stay just to stick it to Obama?
I hope she will, she certainly has the stamina for it and I believe she might be able to see things coming too.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:55:30pm |
re: #305 Walter L. Newton
On a side note, when I get worked up, my Brooklyn comes out in me, and I start using words in the wrong place or way, a lot like Norm Crosby, the double talker did as comedy.
Sorry for the gaffs, but when I get to typing and thinking like that, I don't like to stop for the nice little edits.
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Cato the Elder Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:55:50pm |
Heh. The revolution will not be copyrighted.
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debutaunt Wed, Feb 11, 2009 3:58:53pm |
re: #117 Dianna
Bet on the employee.
My credit card number got stolen via Lenscrafters. You have no idea how irritated I am about that.
Bankruptcy in about an hour?
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Josephine Wed, Feb 11, 2009 4:12:33pm |
re: #305 Walter L. Newton
You think they're going to cause a Holocaust against the Muslims?
Do you think a few bloggers really have that much influence?
Are you equating Islam with Judaism and Muslims of today with Jews of the 1930s and 1940s?
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Truth Stick Wed, Feb 11, 2009 4:15:07pm |
re: #265 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
BIG TAX BREAK: WORKERS GET $13 MORE A WEEK
HOT DIGGITY DING DANG!
/Thumbs up
re: #265 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
BIG TAX BREAK: WORKERS GET $13 MORE A WEEK
HOT DIGGITY DING DANG!
/Thumbs up
I'm actually kind of mad about this. Not because I don't want more of my money back, but the amount, is nothing but a slap in the face to people that are actually working.
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Randall Gross Wed, Feb 11, 2009 4:15:35pm |
re: #303 mean Gene
I meant jobs for our people.
Those slaves all work their rears off!
And then they walk back to their homes.
If you can't understand how having a cheap source of sugar for ethanol refineries here as opposed to just importing expensive Arab oil could create jobs here, I'm at a loss.
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Archimedes Wed, Feb 11, 2009 4:23:06pm |
I see Cuba has all one computer(s) up and running. Are they going to build a second one?
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buzzdroid Wed, Feb 11, 2009 4:57:45pm |
linux here too Comrade!
posting from my Ubuntu Intrepid Ibex laptop. installed on a brand new HP Pavillion series. got rid of Vista... and man is it sweet...
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zombie Wed, Feb 11, 2009 5:09:54pm |
Charles, or anyone with uber-tech-skilz:
Is is possible to run some sort of hackified OSX (i.e. Apple-flavored Unix) on a standard "PC" laptop? In particular, an Asus Eee laptop?
I mean, if one can get Linux to run on these things, it ought to be possible to get get OSX to run as well, since they're essentially variants of the same thing -- a Unix operating system.
The only roadblock would be some special code built into OSX by Apple that says "This can only be run on Apple hardware" -- but I'm assuming some hacker-types have found a way to disable that.
Right? Right? Class?
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Charles Johnson Wed, Feb 11, 2009 5:13:58pm |
re: #321 zombie
Charles, or anyone with uber-tech-skilz:
Is is possible to run some sort of hackified OSX (i.e. Apple-flavored Unix) on a standard "PC" laptop? In particular, an Asus Eee laptop?
I mean, if one can get Linux to run on these things, it ought to be possible to get get OSX to run as well, since they're essentially variants of the same thing -- a Unix operating system.
The only roadblock would be some special code built into OSX by Apple that says "This can only be run on Apple hardware" -- but I'm assuming some hacker-types have found a way to disable that.
Right? Right? Class?
[Link: osx86.thefreesuite.com...]
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dapperdave Wed, Feb 11, 2009 5:19:48pm |
I'd like to switch to Linux but I don't know the first thing about it other then it's not microsoft. Does anyone have any links that could help?
linux for dummies perhaps?
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notutopia Wed, Feb 11, 2009 5:35:04pm |
re: #30 Nevergiveup
Anybody but else but me gonna be watching the UNC-Duke Basketball game tonight? Go Tar Heels!
Blah on the Tar Heels.....Go DUKE !
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NoelArmourson Wed, Feb 11, 2009 5:45:14pm |
re: #323 dapperdave
I'd like to switch to Linux but I don't know the first thing about it other then it's not microsoft. Does anyone have any links that could help?
linux for dummies perhaps?
I don't have any links for recommended reading, but can say that in my very limited experience Ubuntu installs easily and works well. The desktop version is a live CD, so you can boot into Linux from the CD without installing it, and get a feel for it.
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buzzdroid Wed, Feb 11, 2009 5:51:59pm |
re: #326 NoelArmourson
I don't have any links for recommended reading, but can say that in my very limited experience Ubuntu installs easily and works well. The desktop version is a live CD, so you can boot into Linux from the CD without installing it, and get a feel for it.
the live CD also has an option - install to USB drive.
it'll install a full ubuntu linux on a usb pen drive - which you can then boot off.
this allows you to preserve your windows install while trying out linux.
and unlike the cd, with a usb pen drive, you can install software and do stuff like a normal hard drive.
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zombie Wed, Feb 11, 2009 5:53:16pm |
re: #322 Charles
[Link: osx86.thefreesuite.com...]
Sweet! Nice. Thanks.
Now, if I get an Asus Eee, I won't have to run some weird OS, like Windows or Linux.
And if Apple (Steven Jobs, can you hear me?) would make a product that was comparable in size and form-factor to the Eee (i.e. about midway between a 12" MacBook and an iPhone 3G), then I wouldn't have to do any of this.
Why Apple never made a sub-notebook, I'll never know. They'd sell a jillion of them in Japan.
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buzzdroid Wed, Feb 11, 2009 5:54:39pm |
re: #323 dapperdave
I'd like to switch to Linux but I don't know the first thing about it other then it's not microsoft. Does anyone have any links that could help?
linux for dummies perhaps?
[Link: www.ubuntu.com...]
post install, this is ESSENTIAL reading
[Link: www.ubuntuguide.org...]
for copyright/trademark reasons , ubuntu doesnt ship with stuff like Flash or MP3 playing pre-installed. use that ubuntu guide to get all the extra stuff - like movie codecs, audio codes, flash and all the other multimedia stuff...
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buzzdroid Wed, Feb 11, 2009 5:56:57pm |
re: #328 zombie
Sweet! Nice. Thanks.
Now, if I get an Asus Eee, I won't have to run some weird OS, like Windows or Linux.
And if Apple (Steven Jobs, can you hear me?) would make a product that was comparable in size and form-factor to the Eee (i.e. about midway between a 12" MacBook and an iPhone 3G), then I wouldn't have to do any of this.
Why Apple never made a sub-notebook, I'll never know. They'd sell a jillion of them in Japan.
apple never follows the herd.
my guess is that they'll do something completely different.
like an iphone , with a laser keyboard.
vid of a laser keyboard here:
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buzzdroid Wed, Feb 11, 2009 6:00:15pm |
hmm.. that didnt work
trying again. laser keyboard.
if that doesnt work, search youtube for "laser keyboard"... you'll see what i'm on about. apple doesnt need to do a netbook. it'll come out with something utterly different.
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NoelArmourson Wed, Feb 11, 2009 6:04:12pm |
re: #329 buzzdroid
[Link: www.ubuntuguide.org...]
for copyright/trademark reasons , ubuntu doesnt ship with stuff like Flash or MP3 playing pre-installed. use that ubuntu guide to get all the extra stuff - like movie codecs, audio codes, flash and all the other multimedia stuff...
Once Ubuntu is installed it is much easier than Windows to find, install and remove software.
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NoelArmourson Wed, Feb 11, 2009 6:07:54pm |
re: #323 dapperdave
Once Ubuntu has been installed it is easier than Windows to find, install, update and remove software.
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dapperdave Wed, Feb 11, 2009 6:09:24pm |
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dapperdave Wed, Feb 11, 2009 6:22:48pm |
re: #335 NoelArmourson
Ya...if I don't break something ;)
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NoelArmourson Wed, Feb 11, 2009 6:54:26pm |
re: #337 Iron Fist
MMmmmm...fried waitron units....mmmmmm...
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Dr. Shalit Wed, Feb 11, 2009 7:16:08pm |
re: #5 Charles
Well, that too.
Charles -
In my CUBA LIBRE world - Ghetto Beer, Cheap Vodka, "Newps," a good woman and a faithful dog. Other things are best left unsaid.
-S-
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Dr. Shalit Wed, Feb 11, 2009 7:18:50pm |
re: #333 NoelArmourson
Once Ubuntu has been installed it is easier than Windows to find, install, update and remove software.
Noel -
Can dig up an old Windows 98SE computer. Please elucidate - might it be enough to run Linux Ubuntu?
-S-
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loggiedog Wed, Feb 11, 2009 8:03:04pm |
worst thing about linux is the lack of synchronization. Install a new kernel and a driver breaks because it uses old code. Then surprise, you have to wait 5 months for new drivers because a whole section of the code has been rewritten and the functions used are deprecated, then thrown out. Linux also goes on a witch hunt to get rid of proprietary drivers. What a pain.
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splat Wed, Feb 11, 2009 8:03:28pm |
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