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The world I believe is far too serious, and being far too serious, it has need of a wise and merry philosophy.
— Lin Yutang
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Confuzed Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:13:52pm |
BSD - Bush Derangement Syndrome
or
ORR - Obama Reality Regret
Which makes liberals more depressed?
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CyanSnowHawk Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:17:03pm |
re: #2 Confuzed
BSD - Bush Derangement Syndrome
or
ORR - Obama Reality RegretWhich makes liberals more depressed?
BDS made them all agitated. I would think that ORR is going to depress them.
/Just what we need, 63,000,000 Marvin the Robots.
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:18:16pm |
re: #2 Confuzed
BSD - Bush Derangement Syndrome
or
ORR - Obama Reality RegretWhich makes liberals more depressed?
What liberals are depressed?
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Devil's Advocate Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:20:16pm |
Stealing Your Future
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:20:34pm |
Ok, did that question scare everyone away?
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:21:29pm |
re: #6 Devil's Advocate
By the way, you still whining?
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ArchangelMichael Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:23:08pm |
re: #2 Confuzed
BSD - Bush Derangement Syndrome
or
ORR - Obama Reality RegretWhich makes liberals more depressed?
Liberals "got what they wanted" now none of them are paying any attention to anything not on Jon Stewart. I'm pretty sure they have no idea what is going on and have no reason to be depressed or regret anything.
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Gus Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:24:01pm |
re: #5 Walter L. Newton
What liberals are depressed?
Depressed liberals. I'm typically liberally depressed.
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Emperor Norton Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:24:15pm |
There must be lots of depressed liberals right now on the editorial staff of the Rocky Mountain News, which ceases publication tomorrow.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:24:18pm |
re: #7 Walter L. Newton
Ok, did that question scare everyone away?
Everybody must be falling asleep (am not far behind). I have yet to speak with a liberal able or willing to say they are depressed about the situation. Have You?
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Killian Bundy Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:24:21pm |
Obama is already totally out of control.
/and he hasn't even started appointing Federal judges yet
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:24:52pm |
re: #9 ArchangelMichael
Liberals "got what they wanted" now none of them are paying any attention to anything not on Jon Stewart. I'm pretty sure they have no idea what is going on and have no reason to be depressed or regret anything.
That's why I asked what I did above. I haven't seen or spoke to any liberal that are not anything but tickled pink over what Obama is doing right now.
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Gus Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:25:07pm |
re: #11 Emperor Norton
There must be lots of depressed liberals right now on the editorial staff of the Rocky Mountain News, which ceases publication tomorrow.
Which will make Denver a one newspaper town -- er, city.
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stevieray Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:25:23pm |
I was pokin' around the back corners of YouTube, and found some videos that bring back memories from a quarter century ago.
I used to work in this place back in the eighties, and I saw these guys more times than I can count.
Smithereens "Blood and Roses"
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:26:09pm |
re: #11 Emperor Norton
There must be lots of depressed liberals right now on the editorial staff of the Rocky Mountain News, which ceases publication tomorrow.
Er, the Rocky Mountain News was considered the conservative voice in Denver. And almost all the editorial staff is going over to work for the Denver Post.
I don't understand your comment?
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:27:32pm |
re: #19 Iron Fist
Think of that as evolution in action. They are becoming extinct to make room for the more evolved of us.
I'll mention this again. The Rocky Mountain News was considered the conservative voice in Denver. And almost all the editorial staff is going over to work for the Denver Post.
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Gus Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:27:54pm |
re: #18 Walter L. Newton
Er, the Rocky Mountain News was considered the conservative voice in Denver. And almost all the editorial staff is going over to work for the Denver Post.
I don't understand your comment?
Yeah, most people don't know. Rocky Mountain News was considered the conservative paper while the Denver Post the liberal paper.
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Killian Bundy Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:28:17pm |
The Blueprint For The Total Destruction Of The United States Of America
/how are Michelle's children going to deal with the fact that their daddy destroyed America when they grow up?
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:29:12pm |
re: #21 Gus 802
Yeah, most people don't know. Rocky Mountain News was considered the conservative paper while the Denver Post the liberal paper.
Ok, so why are people talking about it being liberal if they don't know. Just dropping comments that make no sense, I guess.
It's bad enough the paper folded, now we have people trashing it.
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Gus Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:30:36pm |
re: #24 Walter L. Newton
Ok, so why are people talking about it being liberal if they don't know. Just dropping comments that make no sense, I guess.
It's bad enough the paper folded, now we have people trashing it.
Probably because people assume that newspapers (i.e. "The Media") are liberal ergo RMN is "liberal."
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ArchangelMichael Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:31:17pm |
re: #14 Walter L. Newton
I don't expect liberals to be upset about things conservatives and libertarians would be, but there are some... non-partisan, for lack of a better term, boo-boos he has made. Like promising not to appoint lobbyists to executive-branch positions, then appointing a shitload of them. Saying 'paying taxes is patriotic' and then appointing several tax cheats to the cabinet. These are totally lost on the average Obama supporter I know. I'd be willing to bet not a single one of them knows any of this or is paying any attention at all. All they care about is "Yes We Did!" A friend of mine is a CA public school teacher... If I have to hear "Yes we did" from him one more time I'm going to scream.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:31:33pm |
re: #22 Iron Fist
I know what you mean but here I am in Los Angeles County. I'm not quite ready to be a shut in. LOL We're surrounded!
Thank God we see a couple of lizards in person at our local restaurant/bar once in awhile.
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Walter L. Newton Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:34:09pm |
re: #25 Gus 802
Probably because people assume that newspapers (i.e. "The Media") are liberal ergo RMN is "liberal."
And I know personally know 4 journalist at the RMN who are now out of work because of it.
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Gus Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:34:19pm |
re: #26 ArchangelMichael
Just turn around and say "oh no you didn't."
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Dustyvet Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:35:45pm |
Liberals are like seagulls: all they do is squawk, eat crap, and they are protected by the government.
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Gus Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:36:14pm |
re: #28 Walter L. Newton
And I know personally know 4 journalist at the RMN who are now out of work because of it.
That's too bad especially in these times. Getting a paying journalist gig isn't something that comes easy.
Being a one newspaper town is not a good thing. Especially if you consider that the remaining alternative is the highly partisan Denver Post.
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redc1c4 Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:36:20pm |
re: #26 ArchangelMichael
I don't expect liberals to be upset about things conservatives and libertarians would be, but there are some... non-partisan, for lack of a better term, boo-boos he has made. Like promising not to appoint lobbyists to executive-branch positions, then appointing a shitload of them. Saying 'paying taxes is patriotic' and then appointing several tax cheats to the cabinet. These are totally lost on the average Obama supporter I know. I'd be willing to bet not a single one of them knows any of this or is paying any attention at all. All they care about is "Yes We Did!" A friend of mine is a CA public school teacher... If I have to hear "Yes we did" from him one more time I'm going to scream.
tell dumb shit to talk to me and i'll ask cutting questions about what he *hasn't* done with all the money we've given him.
and the max effective range of an excuse is 0 meters. LAUSD is a joke.
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redc1c4 Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:37:35pm |
re: #27 Pvt Bin Jammin
I know what you mean but here I am in Los Angeles County. I'm not quite ready to be a shut in. LOL We're surrounded!
Thank God we see a couple of lizards in person at our local restaurant/bar once in awhile.
you could always travel west......
/soon as i get the yard/house cleaned up!
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Dustyvet Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:38:23pm |
re: #27 Pvt Bin Jammin
I know what you mean but here I am in Los Angeles County. I'm not quite ready to be a shut in. LOL We're surrounded!
Thank God we see a couple of lizards in person at our local restaurant/bar once in awhile.
Q: Why do so many Liberals live in L.A.?
A: It's the only city that is easy enough for them to spell.
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zulubaby Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:41:32pm |
The English town of Worcester is seeking to twin itself with Gaza City in a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinian people, an official there said Thursday.
Councilor Alan Amos told Britain's Channel 4 News the twinning would draw attention to what he called the "dreadful occupation" and blockade that Gazans had suffered. The BBC says Worcester City Council backed the move on Tuesday.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:42:09pm |
re: #33 redc1c4
you could always travel west......
/soon as i get the yard/house cleaned up!
We'd love to do that some time.
Speaking of yard/house cleanup, a divorced USMC combat vet we know has his daughter and husband visiting March 9-13, She married a Ft. Hood (3 -4 tours in Iraq) soldier a couple of year ago down in Texas and they want to renew their vows here at my house so the Dad can give her away in marriage. I don't even know the bride and groom but I'll do it. Kind of an honor.
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ArchangelMichael Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:42:33pm |
re: #32 redc1c4
His district is nowhere near the joke that LAUSD or SDUSD are. I think its one of the top achieving districts in the state or country... unfortunately these days that still not saying much.
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Dustyvet Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:43:16pm |
Q: What is it called when a Liberal blows in another Liberal's ear?
A: Data transfer.
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redc1c4 Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:44:13pm |
re: #35 Iron Fist
Most newspapers have a liberal slant. Not all of them are as egregious about it as the New York Times, but it is there. As far as this paper in specific, I really don't know enough to say. what is considered "conservative" or "right-wing" from a liberal's perspective may be different from what those of us on the right may feel is "conservative" or "right-wing". A brief search on the web brings me this article:
while admittedly not definitive, the quote shows what I am talking about. The Rocky Mountain News isn't as deceptive as the Demver Post, but they still aren't exactly telling the unvarnished truth.
and thus, neither one would be seen as a great loss.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:47:06pm |
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Gus Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:48:38pm |
re: #40 redc1c4
and thus, neither one would be seen as a great loss.
This really isn't a big issue with me. However, consider this. The Rocky Mountain News has been in Denver for 150 years. It has a legacy and history in the city. While not exactly conservative it was the most centrist of the two remaining newspapers in Denver. What remains now, as I said previously, is the highly partisan Denver Post which I took the liberty of calling the Democratic Post during the last election cycle.
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Kragar Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:48:41pm |
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ArchangelMichael Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:48:58pm |
re: #16 stevieray
One of my favorites during high school.
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wiffersnapper Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:50:04pm |
re: #44 Gus 802
As a Coloradoan, I'm in favor of letting both of them burn!
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redc1c4 Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:51:23pm |
re: #37 Pvt Bin Jammin
We'd love to do that some time.
Speaking of yard/house cleanup, a divorced USMC combat vet we know has his daughter and husband visiting March 9-13, She married a Ft. Hood (3 -4 tours in Iraq) soldier a couple of year ago down in Texas and they want to renew their vows here at my house so the Dad can give her away in marriage. I don't even know the bride and groom but I'll do it. Kind of an honor.
contact me: i know i can arrange to have at least a few veteran couples there to fill things out. and i'm pretty sure i can get the swords and honor guard, should they wish. i can reach out to the Cav. we hold a grudge. %-)
/dead serious
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Pvt Bin Jammin Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:52:56pm |
re: #41 Iron Fist
We had several get-togethers here a few years ago, but we've all been so busy that it's been a while. Time just flies, and the years pass very quickly any more.
These next four years, though, are going to feel long as an eternity spent in a particularly boring circle of Hell. Without all of the pleasant amenities.
I hear about those and I believe either yourself or cartman posted some pictures. I'll bet you had a lot of fun.
We see Desert Sage at least once a week, Revobob has joined us and have talked to Red a few times on the phone but he hasn't been able to get together with us yet. Your big get togethers looked great, with the plinking and all. LOL
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Killian Bundy Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:53:23pm |
President Obama Announces Budget Blueprint
Sure, the markets tanked when he trotted out on the TV yesterday to announce this. What's more interesting is that his lip color matches his tie.
/wouldn't be real interesting except that his tie is blue
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ArchangelMichael Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:53:27pm |
re: #43 Pvt Bin Jammin
re: #38 ArchangelMichael
What do you think about Ray Cortines? I used to know/work with him as a volunteer with Pasadena USD. The majority of us liked him at the time.
I don't live in LA so I'm not up on all that's going on there unless I get info on it from the John & Ken Show or something. But you don't have to poke around that hard to realize that the LA school district is a Clusterfuck of Extraordinary Magnitude™
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Pvt Bin Jammin Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:54:29pm |
re: #46 Kragar (proud to be kafir)
I was just a volunteer but involved from 1975 to 1988. The last four years I didn't do much with the district itself but concentrated on the music programs.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:56:31pm |
re: #55 redc1c4
He is the new superintendent. His real name is Ramon Cortines. We just always called him Ray.
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Kragar Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:56:49pm |
re: #54 Pvt Bin Jammin
I was just a volunteer but involved from 1975 to 1988. The last four years I didn't do much with the district itself but concentrated on the music programs.
My Father was director of research and testing and later purchasing director for the District from 1973 until 2003ish. Was on the school board for a term after that.
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redc1c4 Thu, Feb 26, 2009 11:59:47pm |
re: #57 Pvt Bin Jammin
He is the new superintendent. His real name is Ramon Cortines. We just always called him Ray.
until they get rid of the unions, the LAUSD is screwed, no matter who get's the j*b.
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Dustyvet Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:00:27am |
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ArchangelMichael Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:04:09am |
re: #60 redc1c4
until they get rid of the unions, the LAUSD is screwed, no matter who get's the j*b.
I know why but, I cant help to ask...
Why do government employees need a union? The purpose of a union is to give employees special government sponsored protections from "abuse" by their employer. Well in this case the government is their employer. So the government tries to bend or get around labor laws and screw employees? The government is going to protect them from... the government?
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redc1c4 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:04:54am |
re: #61 Dustyvet
Rule #2: When in doubt see rule #1
ya know, for a FUBAR'd post, it actually makes more sense than most deliberate ones......
/kinda sad
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:06:59am |
re: #63 ArchangelMichael
I know why but, I cant help to ask...
Why do government employees need a union? The purpose of a union is to give employees special government sponsored protections from "abuse" by their employer. Well in this case the government is their employer. So the government tries to bend or get around labor laws and screw employees? The government is going to protect them from... the government?
I've been a teacher in a union district. I really shudder to think how bad the situation would have been if we hadn't had the union.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:07:03am |
re: #59 Kragar (proud to be kafir)
Small world. I probably ran across him. I tutored reading and did science experiments with the little kids, was with the PTA, District Advisory Council and a another council that I can't remember the name of. LOL I was also recording secretary for the Pasadena Educational Foundation. When the politics got to heavy for me I just went all out to help the orchestras and bands.
I never used to tell anybody that I voted Republican in those days. They used to send me to conferences where Jesse Jackson and the "wounded knee" guy were two of the hot speakers. LOL They even wanted to sent me to grant writing school and I refused since I thought it should go to an employee.
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zombie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:09:19am |
Wow -- never thought I'd get to see this.
The band that first put San Francisco on the musical map in mid '60s, before all that flower-power stuff and before the hippies and before the Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful and all that crud:
We Five performing You Were On My Mind -- live, introduced by (of all people) Fred Astaire!:
What a classic. And yet the We Five are now completely forgotten.
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Dustyvet Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:09:36am |
Pig Test
The pig personality test
← prev %P% next →
DON'T CHEAT ON THIS, CUZ IT'S NEAT!
Draw a pig. Yes, that's right.
On a blank piece of paper draw a pig.
Then scroll down and read the Interpretation of your pig!
Draw your pig first!
And don't look at the next part until you are done!
It won't be fun if you look first.
Now if you're done...start to scroll down.....
YOU'RE CHEATING! DRAW THE FRIGGIN' PIG!
The pig serves as a useful test of the personality traits of the drawer.
If the pig is drawn:
Toward the top of the paper, you are positive and optimistic.
Toward the middle, you are a realist.
Toward the bottom, you are pessimistic, and have a tendency to behave negatively.
Facing left, you believe in tradition, are friendly, and remember dates. (birthdays, etc.)
Facing right, you are innovative and active, but don't have a strong sense of family, nor do you remember dates.
Facing front (looking at you), you are direct, enjoy playing devil's advocate and neither fear nor avoid discussions.
With many details, you are analytical, cautious, and distrustful.
With few details, you are emotional and naive, you care little for details and are a risk-taker.
With less than 4 legs showing, you are insecure or are living through a period of major change.
With 4 legs showing, you are secure, stubborn, and stick to your ideals.
The size of the ears indicates how good a listener you are.
The bigger the better.
The length of the tail indicates the quality of your sex life! (And again more is better!)
OK, who didn't draw a tail?
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:12:10am |
re: #36 zulubaby
Lemme guess, it will be the only playhouse in the UK where you can catch a performance of "My Name is Rachel Corrie" any day of the week, any time of day, right?
An entire town of tools.
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ArchangelMichael Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:13:11am |
re: #65 SanFranciscoZionist
Was it in California? Was your union milking you out of outrageously high dues to fund multi-million dollar ballot initiatives and political campaigns based on lies which will ultimately bankrupt the state? Were you working in a district where you make 35% above the national average pay but achievement is well below the national average? "We need more money for education! Sign this petition to pay more taxes!"
I don't mean to be harsh or jump all over you, but the CTA is FUCKING us in the back of a Volkswagen.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:15:01am |
re: #68 Dustyvet
I'd like to see Picasso's pig. Or Dali's. My guess is 'Best Suited for Straightjacket' territory.
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Dustyvet Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:15:19am |
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Killian Bundy Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:15:38am |
/we're in real trouble
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redc1c4 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:16:05am |
re: #67 zombie
Wow -- never thought I'd get to see this.
The band that first put San Francisco on the musical map in mid '60s, before all that flower-power stuff and before the hippies and before the Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful and all that crud:
We Five performing You Were On My Mind -- live, introduced by (of all people) Fred Astaire!:
[Video]What a classic. And yet the We Five are now completely forgotten.
The Who?
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Emperor Norton Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:17:06am |
What if you draw a pig with more than four legs showing?
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Pvt Bin Jammin Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:17:36am |
re: #67 zombie
I absolutely remember listening to the song on the radio but not the name of the group. Kinda sad.
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redc1c4 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:17:36am |
re: #65 SanFranciscoZionist
I've been a teacher in a union district. I really shudder to think how bad the situation would have been if we hadn't had the union.
thanks for showing why teacher unions are part of the problem.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:19:15am |
re: #77 Emperor Norton
You mean an anatomically correct pig?
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Dustyvet Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:19:34am |
Top 47 OXYMORONS:
47. Act naturally
46. Found missing
45. Resident alien
44. Advanced BASIC
43. Genuine imitation
42. Airline Food
41. Good grief
40. Same difference
39. Almost exactly
38. Government organization
37. Sanitary landfill
36. Alone together
35. Legally drunk
34. Silent scream
33. American history
32. Living dead
31. Small crowd
30. Business ethics
29. Soft rock
28. Butt Head
27. Military Intelligence
26. Software documentation
25. New York culture
24. New classic
23. Sweet sorrow
22. Childproof
21. "Now, then ..."
20. Synthetic natural gas
19. Passive aggression
18. Taped live
17. Clearly misunderstood
16. Peace force
15. Extinct Life
14. Temporary tax increase
13. Computer jock
12. Plastic glasses
11. Terribly pleased
10. Computer security
09. Political science
08. Tight slacks
07. Definite maybe
06. Pretty ugly
05. Twelve-ounce pound cake
04. Diet ice cream
03. Working vacation
02. Exact estimate
And the Number one top OXY-Moron
01. Microsoft Works
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redc1c4 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:19:49am |
re: #67 zombie
Wow -- never thought I'd get to see this.
The band that first put San Francisco on the musical map in mid '60s, before all that flower-power stuff and before the hippies and before the Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful and all that crud:
We Five performing You Were On My Mind -- live, introduced by (of all people) Fred Astaire!:
[Video]What a classic. And yet the We Five are now completely forgotten.
I have the Great Society live on vinyl....... among others.
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Killian Bundy Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:23:49am |
re: #79 redc1c4
thanks for showing why teacher unions are part of the problem.
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Pvt Bin Jammin Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:25:00am |
Fading fast here. Later lizards, take care.
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:25:18am |
Note to the New York Times: When your stock has lost more than 90% of its value in the past 5 years, I'm not sure a new web interface for your online edition is the answer.
**rolls eyes**
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:27:22am |
re: #67 zombie
I remember that song! (But had no idea the band that performed it.) That's a warm fuzzy from the past. Fred Astaire seemed pretty hip and lively.
before the Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful and all that crud
FWIW, I put the Grateful Dead on par with mimes. I know, major downdings ;-)
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Kragar Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:27:23am |
re: #85 gmsc
Note to the New York Times: When your stock has lost more than 90% of its value in the past 5 years, I'm not sure a new web interface for your online edition is the answer.
**rolls eyes**
At this rate, I expect the NYT to add Cousin Oliver to their staff by mid-spring
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ArchangelMichael Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:27:34am |
re: #85 gmsc
I'm trying to decide if I should buy put options on them. My luck they will get bailed out or will hold on just long enough for them to expire though.
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ArchangelMichael Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:29:58am |
re: #87 Kragar (proud to be kafir)
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:37:14am |
re: #87 Kragar (proud to be kafir)
At this rate, I expect the NYT to add Cousin Oliver to their staff by mid-spring
I love it! Too many good things have died due to having a Cousin Oliver (TV Tropes).
BTW, the guy who played Oliver on the Brady Bunch, Robbie Rist, now has his own band. Care to guess what the name of it is? Yep. You guessed it.
re: #88 ArchangelMichael
I'm trying to decide if I should buy put options on them. My luck they will get bailed out or will hold on just long enough for them to expire though.
Too much of a risk of 0bama bailing out his favorite supporter, IMHO.
re: #89 ArchangelMichael
I remember when he joined the cast of Married With Children. My very first thought was, "Well, obviously this show is going off the air soon."
;)
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ArchangelMichael Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:39:20am |
re: #91 gmsc
I remember when he joined the cast of Married With Children. My very first thought was, "Well, obviously this show is going off the air soon."
;)
I'm glad that was the exception to the rule. Jefferson Darcy was an excellent addition to MWC.
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TheMatrix31 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:41:38am |
re: #92 ArchangelMichael
I'm glad that was the exception to the rule. Jefferson Darcy was an excellent addition to MWC.
Definitely.
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zombie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:45:19am |
re: #82 redc1c4
I have the Great Society live on vinyl....... among others.
I own a rare Great Society album -- but it's a regular studio recording, if I remember. What you have must be a bootleg!
The Great Society, Grace Slick, Jefferson Airplane and the rest of the "San Francisco sound" were all discovered because of the We Five: due to their success in '65, agents and scouts flocked to San Francisco looking for new talent. (Slick was also said to have modeled her singing after Bev Bivens, the We Five vocalist!)
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zombie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:48:09am |
re: #86 theheat
I put the Grateful Dead on par with mimes. I know, major downdings ;-)
Au contraire! One upding, at least from me.
I saw Marcel Marceau perform once, and also once saw the Grateful Dead.
Marcel had them beat by a mile, entertainment-wise. So, actually, they're beneath mimes.
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zombie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:49:11am |
OK, no more '60s nostalgia, Look forward -- to the future!
(Anybody know how to build a sturdy shack out of cardboard boxes?)
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redc1c4 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:51:27am |
re: #94 zombie
I own a rare Great Society album -- but it's a regular studio recording, if I remember. What you have must be a bootleg!
The Great Society, Grace Slick, Jefferson Airplane and the rest of the "San Francisco sound" were all discovered because of the We Five: due to their success in '65, agents and scouts flocked to San Francisco looking for new talent. (Slick was also said to have modeled her singing after Bev Bivens, the We Five vocalist!)
undoubtedly.... OPSEC is such a bitch or i'd say let's swap copies.
maybe we can create a dead drop? (all puns intended.)
red
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 12:53:52am |
re: #95 zombie
Okay, then you come from an educated perspective. Thanks for the confirmation.
I was a bartender way back when, and we got all the college pukes and trust fund hippies that had just attended a GD concert. It was an awful night, which is why I still remember it a million years later. We must have 86'd a third of them for 'lighting up' right there at the bar.
They don't call them Deadheads for nothing.
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zombie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:02:43am |
re: #98 redc1c4
undoubtedly.... OPSEC is such a bitch or i'd say let's swap copies.
maybe we can create a dead drop? (all puns intended.)
red
Actually, mine must be a live album too, because I just found this on the Web:
The band released only one single during its lifetime in 1966, "Somebody to Love" (originally titled "Someone to Love"), written by Darby, backed with "Free Advice." Issued on Autumn Records' tiny North Beach subsidiary label, the single made little impact outside of the Bay Area...
Columbia would eventually release tapes of live performances by Great Society as two separate albums in 1968 after Grace found fame
So, they never actually did release a studio album. I haven't taken out or listened to that record in such a long time, I forget it must be a live recording!
Anyway, I said no more nostalgia, so let's get back to focusing on the future:
Which do you think will be better to sell on the street corner: Apples, or pencils? I'm leaning toward apples, because who in a nation of illiterates will need a pencil?
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Salamantis Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:07:18am |
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redc1c4 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:09:16am |
re: #100 zombie
So, they never actually did release a studio album. I haven't taken out or listened to that record in such a long time, I forget it must be a live recording!
Anyway, I said no more nostalgia, so let's get back to focusing on the future:
Which do you think will be better to sell on the street corner: Apples, or pencils? I'm leaning toward apples, because who in a nation of illiterates will need a pencil?
ammo.....
might as well help support the revolution.
/and besides, who will be able to afford a laptop on the corner? %-)
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:09:42am |
Which do you think will be better to sell on the street corner: Apples, or pencils? I'm leaning toward apples, because who in a nation of illiterates will need a pencil?
"Alex, I'm going to have to take 'Sex' for $400."
It always sells.
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:09:50am |
Oh, barf: ROSIE O'DONNELL'S INCREDIBLE SEARCH FOR 'AMERICA'
Emmy winner Rosie O'Donnell plays a therapist in the poignant new Lifetime Original Movie "America," about a teenager caught up in the foster care system, and she tells ET's Kevin Frazier the extraordinary story behind finding the film's lead!
"We saw probably 200 kids for the lead role," the former "View" star explains. "We couldn't find him, because the boy needs to be vulnerable, fragile, wounded, broken and non-presentational."
With less than a week to go before the film was to start shooting, the title role was still not yet cast and executive producer Rosie went on a scouting trip to a local Detroit area foster care home. While dining at a small restaurant, she saw Philip Johnson, a 17-year-old student lunching with his family.
"He was sitting still, and he looked up, and he looked a little like Tiger Woods -- like you couldn't tell his ethnicity; he was a mixture, which is what America is supposed to be," she recalls. "And he had a soulful kind of stillness. He's a real kid, and that's what we needed."
Rosie approached him to ask if he had ever acted before. A true unknown who was thinking of getting into the field of engineering, Philip nailed every line reading in his audition and a short time later found himself in front of the cameras with the lead -- just a regular kid who happened to be at the right place at the right time.
"[It] was meant to be," says Rosie.
Based on E.R. Frank's book of the same name and premiering in February 2009, the film is about a sixteen-year-old boy named America who has spent his entire life shuffled through the foster care system. Emotionally vacant and suicidal, he's teamed up with Rosie's therapist, who helps him understand his troubled past in order to find the courage to live.
"It's a beautiful story, and one that doesn't get told often enough, about the plight of half a million kids in America," says Rosie.
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:13:35am |
re: #104 gmsc
Let's go over this phrase again:
...Emotionally vacant and suicidal, he's teamed up with Rosie's therapist...
...thus making him finally commit to suicide!
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:14:08am |
re: #105 wolfie
For $400, you get to choose between a free gift: apple or pencil. You could work out a relationship with the apple and pencil peeps on the other corners.
I'm a capitalist at heart.
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redc1c4 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:14:53am |
that's all i can take..... enjoy the fruitcup upgrades!
hasta y'all......
L8r!
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:19:06am |
re: #2 Confuzed
ORR - Obama Reality RegretWhich makes liberals more depressed?
That acronym is an insult to the life and on-ice achievments of The airborne #4- Parry Sound, ON's own Bobby Orr.
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wolfie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:19:39am |
Dang. Red spiked the fruit cup and I'm conking out here.
The rest of you enjoy!....responsibly, of course!
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:22:28am |
Funny how the DOW slides 300 points in one afternoon and the MSM blames it on 'the failed policies of the last eight years', but when it rallies and gains a dozen points, it's clearly 'the markets reacting favorably to the 0bama administration's latest economic proposals'...
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Throbert McGee Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:25:39am |
re: #89 ArchangelMichael
Pfffft. He was in the original Revenge of the Nerds, but the franchise jumped the shark in RotN 2 -- the sequel in which McGinley didn't appear, though he returned for III and IV.
Also, he's major DILF material, so shaddup.
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:26:44am |
re: #114 Throbert McGee
Also, he's major DILF material, so shaddup.
Whoa- that sounds like a by-law from the Freedom of Too Much Information Act.
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:28:20am |
re: #114 Throbert McGee
Pfffft. He was in the original Revenge of the Nerds, but the franchise jumped the shark in RotN 2 -- the sequel in which McGinley didn't appear, though he returned for III and IV.
Also, he's major DILF material, so shaddup.
Yes, but the McGinley curse is a TV curse, not a movie curse.
He joins Happy Days - bang, it dies.
He joins The Love Boat - bang, it dies.
He joins Dynasty - bang, it dies.
He joins Sports Night - bang, it dies.
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ArchangelMichael Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:32:03am |
re: #114 Throbert McGee
Like gmsc said it's a TV curse but, you are right RotN2 was the Jumping the Shark for that series. The second Ogre put on nerdy glasses and a ΛΛΛ jacket... that was the death knell.
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:33:33am |
re: #116 gmsc
A friend of mine from Jr. High had a similar gift/curse. As soon as he warmed up to a TV series (Eerie, Indiana; the Ferris Bueller's Day Off TV series) it would get canned...
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ArchangelMichael Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:33:47am |
re: #116 gmsc
At least McGinley has a good attitude about it. He's amused by his patron saint of JtS status, and in his defense he was never the cause of the shows demise, just a symptom.
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:41:18am |
Trivia time: Which famous TV show killer did the voice of "Star" in the animated movie Balto?
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:43:48am |
Paul and Brandy Romero advertised that they were selling their pet cockatoo for $1,500...Greenwell proposed selling two of the couple's children to the Romeros for $2,000...
The parties allegedly negotiated a trade involving the two kids, the bird and $175...
The obvious aside, I really want to know how they came up with the figure of $175. WTF?
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Throbert McGee Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:46:33am |
re: #68 Dustyvet
Pig Test
The pig personality test
[snip]
On a blank piece of paper draw a pig.
The size of the ears indicates how good a listener you are.
The test left out:
"If you drew the pig with a large, pendulous scrotum, you are Japanese."
Seriously, the Japanese have this major taboo about showing pubic hair IN PORN -- yet cartoons of barnyard animals with conspicuous, beachball-sized testicles are considered "cute," and suitable for children's sleepwear. East is east, etc.
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:49:45am |
That is the question. Does barry have the testicular fortitude to do the right thing? By the way, that's exactly what I did before I was forced out of the Navy. Shoot down things!
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:51:24am |
re: #123 littleoldlady
Hello littleoldlady...
You might be onto something. Wouldn't you want to be a fly on the wall while this bunch of nuts were hashing out the price over the phone?
"No, you still owe me $500."
"Do the kids come with their own bag of food?"
"Hell no."
"Okay, then, I'll offer the bird and $150, but that's my final offer. That includes delivery, right?"
"Make it $175, and I'll deliver."
"Ummm... Okay. Done!"
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littleoldlady Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:53:23am |
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:55:21am |
re: #124 rightside
That is the question. Does barry have the testicular fortitude to do the right thing? By the way, that's exactly what I did before I was forced out of the Navy. Shoot down things!
In an exclusive interview with ABC News' Martha Raddatz, Adm. Timothy Keating, head of the U.S. Pacific Commands, said that the military is prepared to shoot down any North Korean ballistic missile -- if President Obama should give the order.
Translation: North Korean ballistic missiles are completely safe, unlike the target in question.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:57:18am |
re: #124 rightside
My guess is no. He'll insist on talking them to death. Some more.
I think his idea of exhausting all avenues of diplomacy include talking right up to the moment their shit lands in our back yard.
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TheMatrix31 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:57:57am |
re: #124 rightside
That is the question. Does barry have the testicular fortitude to do the right thing? By the way, that's exactly what I did before I was forced out of the Navy. Shoot down things!
Does this mean shoot down the test?
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Throbert McGee Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:58:06am |
re: #120 gmsc
Trivia time: Which famous TV show killer did the voice of "Star" in the animated movie Balto?
Heh! Had to look that one up.
(Hint: Associated with the deaths of TWO totally unrelated series, and was cast as a freakish child super-genius in both.)
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 1:58:56am |
re: #126 littleoldlady
They probably threw in some old Trans Am parts to sweeten the deal ;-)
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:00:09am |
gmsc's money tips #4:
Benjamin Franklin's knew how to build wealth. Pay attention to his advice on industry and frugality, as well as what Franklin says in the conclusion.
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littleoldlady Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:00:25am |
Good morning, afternoon, evening *everyone*!™
Fruitcup is on the buffet -------------->
Help yourselves!
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:02:55am |
It seems lately, that a lot of talk has been bandied about concerning the direction conservatives are moving. We are so fractured, and I can't foresee coming together anytime soon to get back to less govt, personal responsibility, etc. Let's face it, the drive bys will decide who our nominee will be next time, I guarantee it. I see many, equally split camps in our midst. The Romneys, the Huckabee's, Palin's, Jindal's et.al.
No one person is going to embody the conservative ideals. Reagan is gone. His ideals aren't. We will never see someone like Reagan again, he was once in a lifetime. So, a choice will have to be made with those who step up to the plate. Couple that with the MSM assault on whomever it is, and it will be a very long time out in the wilderness.
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:03:00am |
re: #133 littleoldlady
Good morning, afternoon, evening *everyone*!™
Fruitcup is on the buffet -------------->
Help yourselves!
Thanks! I love it!
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:03:55am |
re: #129 TheMatrix31
Yes, that is no satellite they are launching....it's a missile test for ICBM's
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:06:30am |
re: #120 gmsc
Trivia time: Which famous TV show killer did the voice of "Star" in the animated movie Balto?
[Video]
The voice of star is also known as the child actor who played David Baxter in the last few episodes of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, as well as the Brady Bunch's Cousin Oliver - it's Robbie Rist!
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TheMatrix31 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:08:35am |
re: #133 littleoldlady
Good morning, afternoon, evening *everyone*!™
Fruitcup is on the buffet -------------->
Help yourselves!
Good mornin!
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smokefire Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:12:01am |
good morning. After 3 weeks of pneumonia, finally going back to work........................
Got to pay for all of those Obamatons programs.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:13:25am |
re: #136 rightside
This is one of those unmopped messes that has come back to bite us in the ass.
So far, we've talked and talked and talked. All the while, the Norks' weapons plans have been motoring along, quietly. I don't believe it's ever stopped for more than five minutes.
We have China, huge huge huge China, who owns us on paper, sitting there with crossed arms, waiting this out. Russia looks over China's shoulder, secretly wanting us to go down in flames. South Korea and Japan are looking at us like, "Well, are you gonna do something, for crying out loud?"
It really sucks, and there are no simple answers. I would like BHO to send over some longtalkers with the ultimatum that if this matter isn't resolved, make no mistake we'll blow your shit up. I'd have about 1,000 more times respect for him, despite his other shortcomings, if he manned up.
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littleoldlady Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:14:05am |
re: #141 smokefire
WOW. Don't overdo it, and stay well!
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TheMatrix31 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:14:08am |
You know, in shitty times like this, Curb Your Enthusiasm keeps me from completely flying off the handle.
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:18:37am |
So under this carbon cap and trade scheme, how much would Australia have to pay for the recent CO2 emissions from the wildfires?
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:19:21am |
re: #144 TheMatrix31
I hit youtube when it gets to be too much. Old WB cartoons and JRT races temporarily lift the spirits. They're innocuous. Sometimes, that's about as deep and philosophical as you want to get.
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schnapp Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:20:08am |
re: #141 smokefire
i think you mean comrade obamaton, comrade smokefire.
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ArchangelMichael Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:20:41am |
re: #120 gmsc
Trivia time: Which famous TV show killer did the voice of "Star" in the animated movie Balto?
[Video]
Had to look that up... wow. Did he kill all these?
Brady Bunch, Battlestar Galactica, Knight Rider, Whiz Kids, CHiPs
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:23:19am |
re: #145 Fenway_Nation
Whatever the amount, if the entire continent was on fire, the noxious cloud of bullshit coming out of DC makes it pale in comparison. And we are paying for that.
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Crux Australis Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:23:52am |
re: #147 schnapp
Another Aussie on LGF? Where do you live?
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smokefire Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:26:32am |
re: #147 schnapp
i think you mean comrade obamaton, comrade smokefire.
I would like to say something else, about the O, but decorum [and the threat of being blocked again keeps me under control]
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smokefire Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:28:07am |
Be back in about 24 hours.
OT this AM, regular shift tonight.
Going to be rough getting back into the swing of things.
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Throbert McGee Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:29:54am |
re: #138 gmsc
The voice of star is also known as the child actor who played David Baxter in the last few episodes of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, as well as the Brady Bunch's Cousin Oliver - it's Robbie Rist!
Whoa, I didn't know about Rist's role on the MTM Show!
He turned up a little later on Galactica 1980 as the teenaged Doctor Zee, who uses his super-human 167 IQ to advise Lorne Greene. (Still looking exactly like he did as Cousin Oliver, but in a ethereally glowing white robe, à la Marlon Brando in Superman.)
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Throbert McGee Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:33:35am |
re: #153 Throbert McGee
Still looking exactly like he did as Cousin Oliver, but in a ethereally glowing white robe
Actually, he kind of looked like a cross between Cousin Oliver and one of those cheap injection-molded lawn ornaments of Frosty the Snowman -- pale and waxy, yet bright enough to read by.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:43:08am |
DNA evidence is in, newly discovered species of fish dubbed H. psychedelica
More photos here.
It kind of looks like if you crossed a lion fish with an English bulldog, with the flat face and the bowed 'arms' in front.
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:49:07am |
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:50:36am |
re: #156 schnapp
Western Australia.....home of the longest trains in the world (albeit nowhere near Perth).
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:56:34am |
re: #133 littleoldlady
Good morning, afternoon, evening *everyone*!™
Fruitcup is on the buffet -------------->
Help yourselves!
'Morning, lol....and thank you.
The next bumper sticker for my vehicle
"One Big Ass Mistake America"
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 2:58:43am |
re: #157 Fenway_Nation
I'm afraid the fish would need glasses. And, by association, the species would be doomed, just like all the TV series he appeared in.
BTW, I didn't mean to make light of the fires in Australia.
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gmsc Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:00:30am |
re: #160 Pietr
'Morning, lol....and thank you.
The next bumper sticker for my vehicle
"One Big Ass Mistake America"
I saw one on the way to work today: "HONK! If you're paying my mortgage!"
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:00:46am |
re: #159 schnapp
nowhere is near perth :P
I'm nowhere near Perth- does that mean I'm halfway there? :P
I've actually heard/read good things about Perth despite it's relative remoteness. Two things of interest right off the top of my head would include the Perth mint and the eastward journey on the Indian Pacific...
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Crux Australis Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:02:23am |
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schnapp Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:05:30am |
re: #164 Fenway_Nation
perth is very nice. some of the best city beaches in the world. also the wealthiest major city i think because of the mining boom (but that's changing now).
where do you live?
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:07:13am |
Ohmygawdohmygawdohmygawd! Yahoo Sports will have free streaming of the Bruins/Capitals game this saturday!
/Best team in the league versus Alexander Ovechkin, basically.
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:07:22am |
G'Night gmsc-one for the road:
You've been waiting for them with bated breath, so without further ado here are the 2008 Darwin awards.
Eighth Place
In Detroit , a 41-year-old man got stuck and drowned in two feet of water after squeezing head first through an 18-inch-wide sewer grate to retrieve his car keys.
Seventh Place
A 49-year-old San Francisco stockbroker, who 'totally zoned when he ran,' accidentally, jogged off a 100-foot high cliff on his daily run.
Sixth Place
While at the beach, Daniel Jones, 21, dug an 8 foot hole for protection from the wind and had been sitting in a beach chair at the bottom! When it t collapsed, burying him beneath 5 feet of sand. People on the beach used their hands and shovels trying to get him out but could not reach him. It took rescue workers using heavy equipment almost an hour to free him. Jones was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Fifth Place
Santiago Alvarado, 24, was killed as he fell through the ceiling of a bicycle shop he was burglarizing. Death was caused when the long flashlight he had placed in his mouth to keep his hands free rammed into the base of his skull as he hit the floor.
Fourth Place
Sylvester Briddell, Jr., 26, was killed as he won a bet with friends who said he would not put a revolver loaded with four bullets into his mouth and pull the trigger.
Third Place
After stepping around a marked police patrol car parked at the front door, a man walked into H&J Leather & Firearms intent on robbing the store. The shop was full of customers and a uniformed officer was standing at the counter. Upon seeing the officer, the would-be robber announced a hold-up! and fired a few wild shots from a target pistol. The officer and a clerk promptly returned fire, and several customers also drew their guns and fired. The robber was pronounced dead at the scene by Paramedics. Crime scene investigators located 47 expended cartridge cases in the shop. The subsequent autopsy revealed 23 gunshot wounds. Ballistics identified rounds from 7 different weapons. No one else was hurt.
HONOURABLE MENTION
Paul Stiller, 47, and his wife Bonnie were bored just driving around at 2 A.M. so they lit a quarter stick of dynamite to toss out the window to see what would happen. Apparently they failed to notice the window was closed.
RUNNER UP
Kerry Bingham had been drinking with several friends when one of them said they knew a person who had bungee-jumped from a local bridge in the middle of traffic. The conversation grew more heated and at least 10 men trooped along the walkway of the bridge at 4:30 AM. Upon arrival at the midpoint of the bridge they discovered that no one had brought a bungee rope. Bingham, who had continued drinking, volunteered and pointed out that a coil of lineman's cable, lay near by. They secured one end around Bingham's leg and then tied the other ! ;to the bridge. His fall lasted 40 feet before the cable tightened and tore his foot off at the ankle.. He miraculously survived his fall into the icy water and was rescued by two nearby fishermen. Bingham's foot was never located.
AND THE WINNER IS...
Zookeeper Friedrich Riesfeldt ( Paderborn , Germany ) fed his constipated elephant 22 doses of animal laxative and more than a bushel of berries, figs and prunes before the plugged-up pachyderm finally got relief.
Investigators say ill-fated Friedrich, 46, was attempting to give the ailing elephant an olive oil enema when the relieved beast unloaded.
The sheer force of the elephant's unexpected defecation knocked Mr. Riesfeldt to the ground where he struck his head on a rock as the elephant continued to evacuate 200 pounds of dung on top of him.
It seems to be just one of those freak accidents that proves... '**** happens'
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:08:57am |
re: #167 schnapp
California, although my screen name is derived from a famous baseball park in Boston (California seems to be chock full of people transplanted from other parts of the world/country).
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schnapp Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:12:11am |
re: #171 Fenway_Nation
ah ok, very nice. when i was in england (my dad and his side of the family all live there) there was an ad on TV all the time for California. it looks beautiful.
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Spare O'Lake Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:13:36am |
Good Morning LGF.
In our multicultural Canadian urban centres, our "sensitivity-trained" police and dhimmified politicians now allow anti-semitic third world immigrants and their ilk to physically harass, bait and vilify Jewish students on our leftard-run public university campuses. At York University, a large university campus in Toronto, we recently saw the spectacle of a gathering of Jewish students being physically threatened and intimidated by an organized group of fellow students to the point where the Jews required police assistance to get out of their meeting place without being physically attacked.
The response of the President of the University, Mamdouh Shoukri (a 1970 graduate of Cairo University) is to rank the top freedom of speech issue at the school not as anti-semitism, but rather as - you guessed it - ISLAMOPHOBIA!
Three cheers for freedom of speech and assembly, multiculturalism and an orgy of third world immigration.
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:14:13am |
re: #172 schnapp
It has it's moments, but at times I shake my head and wonder how I managed to wind up in the one state further to the left than Massachusetts....
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schnapp Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:15:54am |
re: #175 Fenway_Nation
did you watch the ad? it really look amazing.
WA is the only state with a Liberal govt (Liberal is the conservative party btw).
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:17:21am |
re: #174 Spare O'Lake
Are you a Canuck, Spare? If so, I have a question- Is it true that the eastern provinces (i.e. Ontario and Quebec) generally view the prarie provinces with the same disdain as something they stepped in?
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:19:45am |
re: #177 schnapp
Can't view it right now (slow-ass dial up connection). Is it the one with Clint Eastwood?
/They were showing those here in California
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goddessoftheclassroom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:21:27am |
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:21:42am |
A male patient is lying in bed in the hospital, wearing an oxygen mask over his mouth and nose.
A young, student nurse appears to give him a partial sponge bath.
"Nurse", he mumbles, from behind the mask. "Are my testicles black?"
Embarrassed, the young nurse replies, "I don't know, Sir. I'm only here to wash your upper body and feet."
He struggles to ask again, "Nurse, are my testicles black?"
Concerned that he may elevate his blood pressure and heart rate from worry about his testicles, she overcomes her embarrassment and pulls back the covers.
She raises his gown, holds his manhood in one hand and his testicles in the other. Then, she takes a close look and says, "There's nothing wrong with them, Sir!"
The man pulls off his oxygen mask, smiles at her and says very slowly,
"Thank you very much, that was wonderful, but, listen very, very closely......
A r e - m y - t e s t - r e s u l t s - back?
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:22:04am |
re: #177 schnapp
Whoa there! That's only because in WA we count our gubernatorial votes a little differently than other states. We like to hide some in boxes, and then have a timed Easter egg hunt for them.
Oops! Time's up. Gregoire wins.
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themadking Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:23:12am |
I agree. I'm with The Joker.
Why So Serious?
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:23:50am |
re: #183 theheat
I think he meant WA as in Western Australia
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:25:14am |
This is, indeed, fact. The world would be a much better place if there were a little less seriousness in it. If we could all take a step back from time to time and be light hearted.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:33:36am |
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:33:44am |
European markets down this morning......Look for the same here (probably worse percentage-wise) once 0bama opens his hope-hole.
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schnapp Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:34:02am |
re: #180 Fenway_Nation
no it had arni the governator at the end.
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TheMatrix31 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:36:55am |
Hooray! Citibank is officially part of the US Government!
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jim in virginia Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:37:33am |
Morning all. I hope Red spiked the fruitcup.
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Throbert McGee Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:40:06am |
There's a thread on Ace of Spades about the (possible) remakes of Total Recall and Neverending Story. Best quote: "I'm okay with a Total Recall remake as long as (a) they bring back the hooker with three tits, and (b) Sharon Stone gets shot again."
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:41:10am |
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jim in virginia Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:41:29am |
re: #186 thefallingman
I'm in Eeyore mood ths morning. I blame it on the headline about the $3.6 trillion Obama budget.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:44:06am |
re: #190 TheMatrix31
Hooray! Citibank is officially part of the US Government!
Ah....so looks like the DOW is gonna have a 'Eight Years of Bush's Failed Economic Policies' type of Day instead of 'Enthusiastically Endorse the 0bama's Administration's Economic Proposals'.
/lot of that going around Wall St. lately.
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Spare O'Lake Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:44:29am |
re: #178 Fenway_Nation
Are you a Canuck, Spare? If so, I have a question- Is it true that the eastern provinces (i.e. Ontario and Quebec) generally view the prarie provinces with the same disdain as something they stepped in?
I am a Canadian born and raised in Toronto.
I would not say that most Ontarians dislike Westerners but I do know that western Canadians in general, and Albertans in particular, resent the fact that central Canada is able in their view to control the national political agenda because of the relative sizes of their respective populations.
Personally I love the natural beauty of British Columbia and western Alberta. The prairies themselves are kind of flat and boring, and much too cold in the winter for people like me.
Quebec is another story. They view the rest of Canada as a big, fat, milking cow. They make a hobby out of ripping off the rest of the country by cynically using their disproportionate political power. That abusive attitude includes, but is not limited to, the Western Provinces.
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TheMatrix31 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:46:16am |
re: #197 Fenway_Nation
Ah....so looks like the DOW is gonna have a 'Eight Years of Bush's Failed Economic Policies' type of Day instead of 'Enthusiastically Endorse the 0bama's Administration's Economic Proposals'.
/lot of that going around Wall St. lately.
I've grown sadistic with this. I'm only 21 so I don't understand the market too much (it's a bit abstract for my mind at the moment) but I look every day to see how bad it's doing. It's like a bad car wreck.
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jim in virginia Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:46:17am |
Throbert! Where are you working now?
(And how is Rugby?)
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Fenway_Nation Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:48:55am |
re: #198 Spare O'Lake
I was in B.C. back in '02 and thought that maybe I sensed something similar to our blue state/red state divide between Quebec, Ontario and the Western provinces....
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aboo-Hoo-Hoo Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:51:34am |
For some states not keen on drinking the Kool-aid the NYSlimes would like you to know it's going to be a long, hot miserable summer - they'll do anything they can to help: Jobless Angry at Possibility of No Benefits
Mornin folks, Lol, Pietr, schnapp, Fenway, smoke, heat, smoke, Matrix...all.
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TheMatrix31 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:54:57am |
re: #202 aboo-Hoo-Hoo
For some states not keen on drinking the Kool-aid the NYSlimes would like you to know it's going to be a long, hot miserable summer - they'll do anything they can to help: Jobless Angry at Possibility of No Benefits
Mornin folks, Lol, Pietr, schnapp, Fenway, smoke, heat, smoke, Matrix...all.
Good morning, Aboo!
/it's a good evening for me, still ;)
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:58:28am |
Met a girl, named Sue; She know just what to do.
How are y'all? Are we being wise and merry?
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aboo-Hoo-Hoo Fri, Feb 27, 2009 3:58:51am |
Obama to Announce Withdrawal of Combat Troops from Iraq by August 2010
Obummers tribute to Iran. Viva the Sh'ia Crescent!
/bbiab, going to vomit.
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:02:24am |
re: #195 jim in virginia
As well you should. I can't help but think, though, that none of us would have to be if Pres. Obama could take himself a little less seriously.
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yesandno Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:03:38am |
re: #174 Spare O'Lake
Good Morning LGF.
In our multicultural Canadian urban centres, our "sensitivity-trained" police and dhimmified politicians now allow anti-semitic third world immigrants and their ilk to physically harass, bait and vilify Jewish students on our leftard-run public university campuses. At York University, a large university campus in Toronto, we recently saw the spectacle of a gathering of Jewish students being physically threatened and intimidated by an organized group of fellow students to the point where the Jews required police assistance to get out of their meeting place without being physically attacked.
The response of the President of the University, Mamdouh Shoukri (a 1970 graduate of Cairo University) is to rank the top freedom of speech issue at the school not as anti-semitism, but rather as - you guessed it - ISLAMOPHOBIA!
Three cheers for freedom of speech and assembly, multiculturalism and an orgy of third world immigration.
Shouldn't the Human Rights Commission be looking into this?
/sure
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:03:55am |
re: #198 Spare O'Lake
Quebec is another story. They view the rest of Canada as a big, fat, milking cow. They make a hobby out of ripping off the rest of the country by cynically using their disproportionate political power.
Sounds like how both coasts view the fly-over states down here. Especially D.C..
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aboo-Hoo-Hoo Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:03:59am |
Screw-it...why wait on hot, humid summer days: Angry citizens open fire on pols
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:04:00am |
re: #202 aboo-Hoo-Hoo
'Mornin', back to you....try some humor......
My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary. She said, 'I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 seconds.'
I bought her a scale.
And then the fight started...
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When I got home last night, my wife demanded that I take her someplace expensive... so, I took her to a gas station.
And then the fight started...
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After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver's license to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at
home. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later.
The woman said, 'Unbutton your shirt'. So I opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair. She said, 'That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me' and she processed my Social Security application.
When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office.
She said, 'You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability, too.'
And then the fight started...
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
My wife and I were sitting at a table at my high school reunion, and I kept staring at a drunken lady swigging her drink as she sat alone at a nearby table.
My wife asked, 'Do you know her?'
'Yes,' I sighed, 'She's my old girlfriend. I understand she took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear she hasn't been sober since.'
'My God!' says my wife, 'who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?'
And then the fight started...
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I took my wife to a restaurant. The waiter, for some reason, took my order first.
"I'll have the strip steak, medium rare, please.."
He said, "Aren't you worried about the mad cow?""
Nah, she can order for herself."
And then the fight started...
------------ --------- --------- ---
A woman is standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She is not happy with what she sees and says to her husband, 'I feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment.'
The husband replies, 'Your eyesight's damn near perfect.'
And then the fight started.....
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:04:06am |
re: #206 aboo-Hoo-Hoo
Isn't that pretty much in line with the agreement already struck by the US & Iraqi governments?
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:08:31am |
re: #104 gmsc
"He was sitting still, and he looked up, and he looked a little like Tiger Woods -- like you couldn't tell his ethnicity; he was a mixture, which is what America is supposed to be,"
Is she talking abot the character "America" or, the nation? If the former, that's descriptive. If it's the latter, that's prescriptive and is a load of hooey.
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jim in virginia Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:10:44am |
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:11:59am |
re: #185 Fenway_Nation
My baaad. I suppose in WA they really do count all their votes. And have the longest train, right?
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:13:58am |
re: #205 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
My, you're sounding carnivorous this morning.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:14:14am |
re: #203 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Tutti Frutti.
On Rudy.
I googled tutti frutti. This is what I found.
Warning: scantily clad wymyns.
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jim in virginia Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:15:39am |
re: #205 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Met a girl, named Sue; She know just what to do.
How are y'all? Are we being wise and merry?
Don't tell me, she don't love me
The money's just a mere formality....
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TheMatrix31 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:15:55am |
Damn, President Romney sounds pretty damn good.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:16:16am |
Romney just pissed me off. Instead of taking a moment to describe who the "rich" folks are, he said he's not concerned about them.
Really, Mitch? You're not concerned about the owners of small business?
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nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:18:19am |
Last update - 13:02 27/02/2009
40 days after war, Hamas rule of Gaza gaining legitimacy
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
Fine then don't come bitching and moaning to me next time Israel has to bomb the shit out of you? Morons. They get EXACTLY what they deserve.
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:21:22am |
re: #223 MandyManners
No one's concerned about who the "rich" really are. It's just a political haymaker. Having spent some time abroad and seen true poverty, my definition includes 98%-99% of Americans.
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nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:22:22am |
Europe to give $556 million in Palestinian aid
[Link: www.ynetnews.com...]
And the USA is on the arm for over 900 million? What the fuck is that all about? But the Palestinians hate us and love the EU. What a screwed up world. I wouldn't give them a penny.
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jim in virginia Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:22:55am |
re: #209 MandyManners
Sounds like how both coasts view the fly-over states down here. Especially D.C..
We're not just smarter than you guys, we're more charming and better looking. Plus we got all the good genes. But don't worry- just send us your money, we'll tell you what to do so you can be almost as fabulous as we are.
/
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:22:59am |
re: #219 MandyManners
FYI - unless my eyes are failing me, there's a full-on aerial peenview at about 3:15. I don't know if that makes me particularly observant, or terminally perverted. I'll feel even stupider if I'm the only one that noticed.
Please say someone else noticed.
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3 wood Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:23:05am |
Good morning.
The futures are mixed, the Nikkei was up and the Hang Seng was down, so you can flip a coin as to if the market will open up or down.
I figure it will open down due to the impact of the Obama budget that was released yesterday. $1 out of every $2 spent by the government will be deficit spending. The "Cap and Trade" provision is going to cause price increases as the costs are passed onto the consumer, all in the interest if reducing carbon footprints.
Also, the 4th Q GDP revisions are due out and I bet the numbers are revised down. Don't be surprised to see the Dow drop below the 7,000 level.
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:23:21am |
re: #224 nevergiveup
It's truly amazing, isn't it? The more they are beaten up, because of the sick people in power, the more abuse they seemingly want! You know it can't be everyone, but still, just amazing what "works" in the middle east.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:24:06am |
The most "well to do" real friend that I have paid out 100K in federal tax last year. Not counting FICA, Medicare, etc....
Not counting State
Not counting Property
Not counting sales
How much is enough, Dems? How much is enough?
(Not counting yourselves, Dems. Of course.)
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vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret) Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:24:41am |
Wish me luck... in about 15 minutes I hit the road for the Chicago Tea Party.
Full report when I get back this afternoon... might be late.
/dang its cold up there... :-(
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:25:43am |
re: #232 vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)
Do a shout for me, please. I can be there by midnight or so. If I leave right now.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:25:59am |
I missed what Locke jsut said about the Census.
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:26:09am |
re: #219 MandyManners
Scantily clad wymmins, Si; guys without trunks-Ne Kulturney....
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ThinkRight Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:26:11am |
re: #223 MandyManners
Romney just pissed me off. Instead of taking a moment to describe who the "rich" folks are, he said he's not concerned about them.
Really, Mitch? You're not concerned about the owners of small business?
I will defend him
He knows the self made buisness owners and people who earned their money can take care of themselves.
They do not need anything from the gov except for them to cut taxes and stay out of the way
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:26:34am |
Is the Rocky Mountain News the first of the good sized newspapers to fall? (recently, I mean).
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:26:49am |
re: #232 vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)
Good luck. Remember: dress like an Indian and they won't know who you are.
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:26:55am |
re: #232 vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret)
Good Luck! Heard that there is going to be a group here in Atlanta today....supposed to rain today though, hard and heavy.
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vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret) Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:27:33am |
re: #233 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Do a shout for me, please. I can be there by midnight or so. If I leave right now.
Hehehe... I'll shiver enough for both of us. Hope the crowd is worth the trip, right now I have my doubts, but I made a commitment to myself here and dang it, that's all that counts, even if it is me, the organizer and three bums looking for Change.
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:27:36am |
re: #228 theheat
Well yeah, but that's not what I was looking for. !
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:27:56am |
re: #234 MandyManners
I missed what Locke jsut said about the Census.
He said he's been assured that he will still be in control of the Census! Interesting....
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:28:01am |
re: #238 thefallingman
Good luck. Remember: dress like an Indian and they won't know who you are.
I hope he has put some war paint...
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ThinkRight Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:28:12am |
re: #239 ziggyelman
Good Luck! Heard that there is going to be a group here in Atlanta today....supposed to rain today though, hard and heavy.
Where in Atlanta ?
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Crux Australis Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:28:28am |
re: #226 nevergiveup
Europe to give $556 million in Palestinian aid
[Link: www.ynetnews.com...]
And the USA is on the arm for over 900 million? What the fuck is that all about? But the Palestinians hate us and love the EU. What a screwed up world. I wouldn't give them a penny.
The Australian government is giving $A50 million. A crazy world indeed!
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vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret) Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:28:58am |
re: #238 thefallingman
Good luck. Remember: dress like an Indian and they won't know who you are.
Eskimos count as Indians, right?
/I ain't going in feathers and a loin cloth. Not a sight fit for, well, anyone.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:29:23am |
Jewish Leaders Blast Clinton Over Israel Criticism
Zuckerman, Lawmakers, Local Jews Say Secretary Of State Not The Hillary Clinton They Used To Know
[Link: wcbstv.com...]
They have got to be fucking kidding me! Like they didn't know this was coming from an Obama Administration or any Democratic Administration for that matter? If any of my liberal Jewish friends or relatives says this to my face I might have to bitch slap them from here to next year. I am going to be mentioning this all day. Charles should have a thread about this. Jewish Leaders surprised? Kiss my ass! I hope I've been clear about this?
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:29:24am |
re: #244 ThinkRight
Where in Atlanta ?
I think I heard in front of the capital....I am very sick, otherwise I would at least consider it...not much parking in that area I recall.
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:30:05am |
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:31:00am |
re: #244 ThinkRight
Where in Atlanta ?
Just found this link, 12 to 1 today at the capital
, hopefully before the rain!
[Link: www.peachpundit.com...]
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:31:20am |
re: #225 thefallingman
No one's concerned about who the "rich" really are. It's just a political haymaker. Having spent some time abroad and seen true poverty, my definition includes 98%-99% of Americans.
Someone posted yesterday that the targets are couples who earn $250,000.00, and individuals who earn $200,000.00. (Depending on where you live, that's not really a lot of money.) That's a lot of small-business owners. If you raise their taxes, they'll be forced to let go employees, reduce benefits, make no new hires, shut down, et cet..
Also, if you raise taxes on those who earn that outside of small businesses, you're gonna' reduce their buying power. Fewer purchases lead to reduced local sales taxes and less money floating around.
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:31:32am |
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:31:47am |
re: #227 jim in virginia
We're not just smarter than you guys, we're more charming and better looking. Plus we got all the good genes. But don't worry- just send us your money, we'll tell you what to do so you can be almost as fabulous as we are.
/
I bow to your greatness.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:32:14am |
re: #247 Nevergiveup
I apologize profusely. I had the same "No Shit!" reaction as you, but, sorry to say, I laughed out loud when I read the story.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:32:22am |
re: #228 theheat
FYI - unless my eyes are failing me, there's a full-on aerial peenview at about 3:15. I don't know if that makes me particularly observant, or terminally perverted. I'll feel even stupider if I'm the only one that noticed.
Please say someone else noticed.
"Peenview"?
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:32:37am |
re: #247 Nevergiveup
Jewish Leaders Blast Clinton Over Israel Criticism
Zuckerman, Lawmakers, Local Jews Say Secretary Of State Not The Hillary Clinton They Used To Know[Link: wcbstv.com...]
They have got to be fucking kidding me! Like they didn't know this was coming from an Obama Administration or any Democratic Administration for that matter? If any of my liberal Jewish friends or relatives says this to my face I might have to bitch slap them from here to next year. I am going to be mentioning this all day. Charles should have a thread about this. Jewish Leaders surprised? Kiss my ass! I hope I've been clear about this?
You are going to have to tell everyone, cuz they ain't going to hear it in CNNMSNBCABCCBSNBC, heck maybe not even fox
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:32:55am |
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vet_Missing_Parts (1LT, Ret) Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:33:05am |
Well, time to saddle up and hit the road (I _really_ hate driving up there).
Give my love to the morning crew...
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:33:05am |
I tried to talk my wife into buying a case of Miller Light for $14.95.
Instead, she bought a jar of cold cream for $7.95.
I told her the beer would make her look better at night than the cold cream.
And then the fight started....
------------ --------- --------- --------- -----
My wife asked me if a certain dress made her butt look big. I told her not as much as the dress she wore yesterday.
And then the fight started.....
------------ --------- --------- --------- ------
A man and a woman were asleep like two innocent babies.
Suddenly, at 3 o'clock in the morning, a loud noise came from outside.
The woman, bewildered, jumped up from the bed and yelled at the man 'Holy crap. That must be my husband!'
So the man jumped out of the bed; scared and naked jumped out the window. He smashed himself on the ground, ran through a thorn bush and to his car as fast as he could go.
A few minutes later he returned and went up to the bedroom and screamed at the woman, 'I AM your husband!'
The woman yelled back, 'Yeah, then why were you running?'
And then the fight started.....
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ----
Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my lunch, grabbed the dog, and slipped quietly into the garage.
I hooked up the boat to the truck, and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour.
The wind was blowing 50 mph, so I pulled back into the garage, turned on the radio, and discovered that the weather would be bad all day.
I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back into bed.
I cuddled up to my wife's back, now with a different anticipation, and whispered, 'The weather out there is terrible.'
My loving wife of 10 years replied, 'Can you believe my stupid husband is out fishing in that?'
And then the fight started ...
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ----
I asked my wife, "Where do you want to go for our anniversary? "
It warmed my heart to see her face melt in sweet appreciation. "Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said.
So I suggested, "How about the kitchen?"
And that's when the fight started....
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- ----
My wife and I are watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, "Do you want to have sex?"
"No," she answered.
I then said, "Is that your final answer?"
She didn't even look at me this time, simply saying "Yes."
So I said, "Then I'd like to phone a friend."
And that's when the fight started
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:34:12am |
re: #258 ziggyelman
You are going to have to tell everyone, cuz they ain't going to hear it in CNNMSNBCABCCBSNBC, heck maybe not even fox
Actually I did hear it on CBS TV morning show. I only listen to it to get the traffic.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:34:34am |
re: #228 theheat
FYI - unless my eyes are failing me, there's a full-on aerial peenview at about 3:15. I don't know if that makes me particularly observant, or terminally perverted. I'll feel even stupider if I'm the only one that noticed.
Please say someone else noticed.
Why, yes, there is.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:34:35am |
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:35:03am |
re: #256 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I apologize profusely. I had the same "No Shit!" reaction as you, but, sorry to say, I laughed out loud when I read the story.
I know it's like a "No shit Sherlock" moment. My blood pressure must have shot thru the roof.
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3 wood Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:35:12am |
By the way, we are now finding out that when Obama kept saying "Change" during the campaign, what he really meant was he was going to confiscate everything from you but the change in your pocket.
Since we are going to relive the Carter years now, it's probably time to start tracking the "Misery Index"., which is the sum of inflation and unemployment.
Unemployment is stated to be a 7.6% right now and inflation for 2008 was stated to be at 3.85 nationwide.
Therefore, the current Misery Index is about 11.45.
By the way, the market is now down about 14% since the Messiah was sworn in.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:36:44am |
re: #235 Pietr
Scantily clad wymmins, Si; guys without trunks-Ne Kulturney....
Is it a German group?
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:36:46am |
Good morning Lizard, greetings on an ugly, grey, windy morning here.
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ThinkRight Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:37:45am |
re: #267 3 wood
By the way, we are now finding out that when Obama kept saying "Change" during the campaign, what he really meant was he was going to confiscate everything from you but the change in your pocket.
Since we are going to relive the Carter years now, it's probably time to start tracking the "Misery Index"., which is the sum of inflation and unemployment.
Unemployment is stated to be a 7.6% right now and inflation for 2008 was stated to be at 3.85 nationwide.
Therefore, the current Misery Index is about 11.45.
By the way, the market is now down about 14% since the Messiah was sworn in.
Thanks for the updates and explanations
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aboo-Hoo-Hoo Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:37:46am |
re: #212 thefallingman
In a sense yes, however, the details of any draw-down(s) or its/their actual time-line(s) were to be determined by those on the ground(ie., US & Iraqi forces/government) as conditions warranted.
However, from the info being revealed now, a low to mid-level planner could begin gathering info and back-into a very detailed schedule of withdrawal without too many or any problems at all. Easy peasy.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:38:01am |
re: #236 ThinkRight
I will defend him
He knows the self made buisness owners and people who earned their money can take care of themselves.
They do not need anything from the gov except for them to cut taxes and stay out of the way
They can't once their taxes are raised. Well, they can but, they might have to fire employees.
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:38:22am |
re: #253 MandyManners
Which is another reason I so despise the "stick it to the rich" mentality. Trust me: if you have food in a refrigerator, a solid roof over your head, and more than one set of clothes, you are far wealthier than most people I have seen in this world. Which, in my mind, leaves politicians to define "wealth" down. Which puts all our liberties at risk.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:38:59am |
re: #267 3 wood
The only good news about that is that the NY Yankees did the World Series for 2 of the years Carter was in Office. Maybe there is a pattern. Shitty President and Yankees win? I know I'm grasping at straws but what the hell?
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:39:01am |
re: #242 ziggyelman
He said he's been assured that he will still be in control of the Census! Interesting....
Well, then, I'm reassured 'cause CBBHO never lies. He just contradicts himself.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:39:37am |
re: #273 thefallingman
Which is another reason I so despise the "stick it to the rich" mentality. Trust me: if you have food in a refrigerator, a solid roof over your head, and more than one set of clothes, you are far wealthier than most people I have seen in this world. Which, in my mind, leaves politicians to define "wealth" down. Which puts all our liberties at risk.
And THAT is why it's so freaking scary!
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3 wood Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:40:52am |
re: #253 MandyManners
We will see tax revenues plummet.
People making over $250,000 a year are not dumb and they will make adjustments to their income taxability to keep from losing their wealth.
Standby and watch as the definition of "rich" gets defined down. My guess is pretty soon anybody making more than about $50,000 a year will be in the crosshairs.
As somebody calculated yesterday, to balance this budget you have to confiscate every dime made by people above $75,000 a year.
This is going to cause even more selling pressure in the market as the prospect of higher taxes will raise the required return investors will demand on their investments.
If that return in not there, they will not hold the investment, but will dump out and put their money in something less risky
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:40:55am |
re: #247 Nevergiveup
Jewish Leaders Blast Clinton Over Israel Criticism
Zuckerman, Lawmakers, Local Jews Say Secretary Of State Not The Hillary Clinton They Used To Know[Link: wcbstv.com...]
They have got to be fucking kidding me! Like they didn't know this was coming from an Obama Administration or any Democratic Administration for that matter? If any of my liberal Jewish friends or relatives says this to my face I might have to bitch slap them from here to next year. I am going to be mentioning this all day. Charles should have a thread about this. Jewish Leaders surprised? Kiss my ass! I hope I've been clear about this?
You might want to ask them which associations of CBBHO led them to think that he would be Israel's best friend. Wright? Ayers? Said?
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:41:00am |
re: #268 MandyManners
I'm guessing, but I'm saying probably Scandinavian peen.
Danish? Swedish? Nordic?
Doesn't look German to me.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:41:00am |
Good morning all!
Peeve: you know when you click a link, say, in the toplinks...and it tries to load, then you decide, nah, I wanna open it in a new tab, or not at all...so, while the entirety of LGF's front page is on the screen, you hit stop.
Then the screen clears. Forcing you to reload the entire page.
Why is that? Makes no sense. How 'bout, when I hit stop, it keeps what's on the screen....on the screen? Wow! What a good idea!
Let me guess, Mac and Linux don't exhibit this behavior?
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:41:17am |
re: #263 Nevergiveup
Actually I did hear it on CBS TV morning show. I only listen to it to get the traffic.
That's amazing, if you ask me! Nothing would give me more hope for the future of this country, than to see the press turn on Obama...but that ain't too likely.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:41:43am |
re: #278 MandyManners
You might want to ask them which associations of CBBHO led them to think that he would be Israel's best friend. Wright? Ayers? Said?
I will as soon as get my hands off their throats!
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:41:44am |
re: #265 theheat
A view of the peen. Confirmed, yes.
But - hey - I'm female.
It was so small that it really had no impact.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:42:36am |
re: #281 ziggyelman
That's amazing, if you ask me! Nothing would give me more hope for the future of this country, than to see the press turn on Obama...but that ain't too likely.
But they are playing like this is a surprise and an aberration?
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:43:32am |
re: #273 thefallingman
Which is another reason I so despise the "stick it to the rich" mentality. Trust me: if you have food in a refrigerator, a solid roof over your head, and more than one set of clothes, you are far wealthier than most people I have seen in this world. Which, in my mind, leaves politicians to define "wealth" down. Which puts all our liberties at risk.
I'm not in favor of comparing our standards to the rest of the world.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:43:55am |
re: #277 3 wood
My guess is pretty soon anybody making more than about $50,000 a year will be in the crosshairs.
Basically, anyone barely squeaking by with a mortgage, a car payment, and a couple of kids to feed and keep in clothes. Savings and retirement? Guess again.
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:45:19am |
I am sure this has been mentioned on some thread or two in the last few days, but I just heard about it last night...and to think, I thought all those folks buying ammo by the truckload were overreacting!
Blair Holt's Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2009
[Link: www.opencongress.org...]
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:45:37am |
re: #277 3 wood
We will see tax revenues plummet.
People making over $250,000 a year are not dumb and they will make adjustments to their income taxability to keep from losing their wealth.
Standby and watch as the definition of "rich" gets defined down. My guess is pretty soon anybody making more than about $50,000 a year will be in the crosshairs.
As somebody calculated yesterday, to balance this budget you have to confiscate every dime made by people above $75,000 a year.This is going to cause even more selling pressure in the market as the prospect of higher taxes will raise the required return investors will demand on their investments.
If that return in not there, they will not hold the investment, but will dump out and put their money in something less risky
How many times did CBBHO or Biden define it down during the campaign? Didn't they bottom out at around $50,000.00 or even lower at $36,000.00? I don't recall the specifics but, I do recall that they defined it downward repeatedly.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:46:17am |
re: #282 Nevergiveup
I will as soon as get my hands off their throats!
Wel, if you wind up in jail, you'll have a captive audience for sure!
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:46:46am |
re: #285 MandyManners
Nor me. But there are those in our government who will.
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3 wood Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:46:50am |
re: #270 ThinkRight
Thank you for the kind words and I will do my best to keep you folks informed.
More and more pro's in the market are scratching their heads and wondering why the Treasury and the SEC do not drop the "Mark to Market" valuation model. The failure of the policy makers to make this move is contributing a lot to the volatility in the market.
Watch for a big deal to be announced today about the Fed's buying about a 40% common stock position in Cititgroup at the cost of hundreds of billions. They could accomplish about the same impact for free by dropping the "Mark to Market" model.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:47:03am |
Need less caffeine in my blood stream. bbiab
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:47:09am |
So, I feel a bit silly asking this, but I could use a favor from the Lizardom. I hope the free-form thread is the right place.
Towards the end of March I'm having a little oral surgery; two teeth need a bit of work. I'm going to be on painkillers and couch-surfing for 48-72 hours after that and I was hoping you could give me some good movies to watch while I'm recovering. I appreciate this; I asked my SIL and she suggested "Pretty Woman."
You guys make Monty Python references. I know I'll get good stuff here! Thank you.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:47:53am |
re: #293 3 wood
Thank you for the kind words and I will do my best to keep you folks informed.
More and more pro's in the market are scratching their heads and wondering why the Treasury and the SEC do not drop the "Mark to Market" valuation model. The failure of the policy makers to make this move is contributing a lot to the volatility in the market.
Watch for a big deal to be announced today about the Fed's buying about a 40% common stock position in Cititgroup at the cost of hundreds of billions. They could accomplish about the same impact for free by dropping the "Mark to Market" model.
It's already been reported on Fox.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:48:02am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
You can't go wrong with Princess Bride. Quite possibly the best movie ever.
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:48:09am |
re: #284 Nevergiveup
But they are playing like this is a surprise and an aberration?
Didn't see or hear the story, but I did see the drudge headline for it, (Which I see goes to the wcbs website) Pretty damning comments.
[Link: wcbstv.com...]
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:48:34am |
re: #268 MandyManners
Is it a German group?
"guys without trunks" refers to theheats', UncleRanchers', and my reports of a "peenview"....Ne Kulturney (possibly misspelled) means 'not cultural' in Russian-a term they often use to describe something we Americans do, LOL...
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:48:40am |
re: #292 thefallingman
Nor me. But there are those in our government who will.
Remember when CBBHO did so by saying we can't eat what we want, drive what we want when the rest of the world can't do what we do?
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:49:07am |
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:49:21am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
Second hand lions. My favorite over past 3 dozen or so.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:49:40am |
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:49:59am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
So, I feel a bit silly asking this, but I could use a favor from the Lizardom. I hope the free-form thread is the right place.
Towards the end of March I'm having a little oral surgery; two teeth need a bit of work. I'm going to be on painkillers and couch-surfing for 48-72 hours after that and I was hoping you could give me some good movies to watch while I'm recovering. I appreciate this; I asked my SIL and she suggested "Pretty Woman."
You guys make Monty Python references. I know I'll get good stuff here! Thank you.
How far back to your tastes go? Looking for comedies mainly, I take?
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:49:59am |
re: #301 MandyManners
Remember when CBBHO did so by saying we can't eat what we want, drive what we want when the rest of the world can't do what we do?
We're thinking of the exact same thing.
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3 wood Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:50:23am |
Got to run to work to pay for Obama's Marxist paradise.
Later.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:50:30am |
re: #303 UncleRancher
Thank you! I remember ads for it -that has Michael Caine in it doesn't it? Can't go wrong with him.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:50:56am |
Pretty Woman set the "Whore with a heart of gold" standard for Hollywood, a template that they love to use. I admit, as a dude, that I didn't hate the movie. Then again, the hooker was easy on the eyes.
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:51:04am |
re: #296 Chicago Blonde
I'm grerat thanks, and watch Marathon man with Dustin Hoffman.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:51:10am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
So, I feel a bit silly asking this, but I could use a favor from the Lizardom. I hope the free-form thread is the right place.
Towards the end of March I'm having a little oral surgery; two teeth need a bit of work. I'm going to be on painkillers and couch-surfing for 48-72 hours after that and I was hoping you could give me some good movies to watch while I'm recovering. I appreciate this; I asked my SIL and she suggested "Pretty Woman."
You guys make Monty Python references. I know I'll get good stuff here! Thank you.
Red Dawn. Gone with the Wind. True Grit. Dr. Strangelove. The President's Analyst.
Here's a clip from the last one.
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:51:44am |
re: #311 rightside
I'm grerat thanks, and watch Marathon man with Dustin Hoffman.
That's just wrong! ;)
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:52:05am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
I'm going to recommend my favorite: Casablanca.
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:52:09am |
re: #304 theheat
"The Dentist", starring Corbin Bernsen.
/
The Little Shop of Horrors has an "educational" dentist scene.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:52:18am |
re: #310 Chicago Blonde
There's also "Marathon Man", with Dustin Hoffman.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:53:02am |
re: #315 UncleRancher
The Little Shop of Horrors has an "educational" dentist scene.
What's with the dentist bashing this AM?
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:53:17am |
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:53:58am |
re: #314 thefallingman
I'm going to recommend my favorite: Casablanca.
I'm amazed at the number of people I meet who have never watched this film! Chicago Blonde, get this one if you don't watch older movies, no better one to start with.
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:54:23am |
re: #318 theheat
I saw that movie in my early teens. One of the main reasons I don't like dentists.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:54:45am |
You people recommending Marathon Man and LSOH are sick!
/I love it!
Thanks guys. I'm asking now in case I have to order it in.
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:55:54am |
re: #279 theheat
I'm guessing, but I'm saying probably Scandinavian peen.
Danish? Swedish? Nordic?
Doesn't look German to me.
Ding!
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:55:55am |
re: #322 ziggyelman
Chicago Blonde, get this one if you don't watch older movies, no better one to start with.
Oh I HAVE that one on DVD. I don't mind old as dirt as long as it's good.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:55:59am |
re: #323 rightside
I saw that movie in my early teens. One of the main reasons I don't like dentists.
Present company excluded I hope?
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:55:59am |
re: #308 Chicago Blonde
Thank you! I remember ads for it -that has Michael Caine in it doesn't it? Can't go wrong with him.
That's the one.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:57:07am |
re: #312 MandyManners
President's Analyst! I haven't seen that in years! Thanks!
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:57:08am |
re: #326 Chicago Blonde
I had some cake yesterday. Was good cake.
Princess Bride is a great movie. Howabout a list of movies that we quote from often.
Ghostbusters
The Princess Bride
Silence of the Lambs
Blazing Saddles
Monty Python and the Meaning of Life
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Airplane!
Others?
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:57:09am |
re: #330 Nevergiveup
Of course, you've never shoved a sharp metal probe through my gums and told me they're bleeding.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:57:28am |
re: #328 Pietr
I don't think it's a good thing that I guessed right.
Some people know their wines, but I know my...
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:58:05am |
re: #333 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
*checking to see if she needs to order any of these*
Thanks.
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:58:16am |
re: #332 Chicago Blonde
Band of brothers if you haven't seen it. Once you see the first DVD, you're hooked through all 6
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:58:17am |
re: #333 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
"Keeping Mum" is a treasure.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:58:27am |
re: #334 rightside
Of course, you've never shoved a sharp metal probe through my gums and told me they're bleeding.
Rotating title?
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:58:37am |
CB(Chicago Blonde for short, see how much time that saved me?)
If you like Monty Python, check out the Marx Brothers. Early stuff like House Feathers, or Duck Soup. Airplane might almost be too funny if you are in pain...
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:58:47am |
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:58:48am |
re: #321 Chicago Blonde
When I watch anything on DVD for the first time, I use subtitles. I don't like to miss dialogue. It really REALLY helped with the M*A*S*H movie. Lots of overlapping dialogue. Same with Godfather 1-3.
Lots of people can't do subtitles, and demand a dub if its a foreign film (or, in my case, NARUTO Shippuden!) I prefer to hear someone yelling in Japanese, in the original voices. Just sounds better, fits better. Remember Hollywood, when all the Romans, Jews, Arabs, and any other non-Europeans ALL had British accents? LOL!
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:59:28am |
re: #300 Pietr
"guys without trunks" refers to theheats', UncleRanchers', and my reports of a "peenview"....Ne Kulturney (possibly misspelled) means 'not cultural' in Russian-a term they often use to describe something we Americans do, LOL...
You lost me.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:59:30am |
re: #334 rightside
Of course, you've never shoved a sharp metal probe through my gums and told me they're bleeding.
Well I never knew you were into that?
/
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jim in virginia Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:59:32am |
re: #277 3 wood
We will see tax revenues plummet.
People making over $250,000 a year are not dumb and they will make adjustments to their income taxability to keep from losing their wealth.
Standby and watch as the definition of "rich" gets defined down. My guess is pretty soon anybody making more than about $50,000 a year will be in the crosshairs.
As somebody calculated yesterday, to balance this budget you have to confiscate every dime made by people above $75,000 a year.
This is going to cause even more selling pressure in the market as the prospect of higher taxes will raise the required return investors will demand on their investments.
If that return in not there, they will not hold the investment, but will dump out and put their money in something less risky
Just rmember. O said he favored an increase in capital gains taxes, even if it hurt revenues, because of "fairness."
Taxes aren't to balance the budget, they are to ensure equity.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 4:59:38am |
re: #337 rightside
A series sounds great, I'm not going to be capable of doing much based on what he told me so...thanks Rightside.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:00:03am |
re: #311 rightside
I'm grerat thanks, and watch Marathon man with Dustin Hoffman.
I don't know who's more sadistic, you or the dentist.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:01:53am |
re: #332 Chicago Blonde
President's Analyst! I haven't seen that in years! Thanks!
I love it! My dad's a retired telecom. engineer so the references to The Phone Company's omnipotence and omniscience really crack me up.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:01:59am |
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monkeytime Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:02:03am |
re: #247 Nevergiveup
Jewish Leaders Blast Clinton Over Israel Criticism
Zuckerman, Lawmakers, Local Jews Say Secretary Of State Not The Hillary Clinton They Used To Know[Link: wcbstv.com...]
They have got to be fucking kidding me! Like they didn't know this was coming from an Obama Administration or any Democratic Administration for that matter? If any of my liberal Jewish friends or relatives says this to my face I might have to bitch slap them from here to next year. I am going to be mentioning this all day. Charles should have a thread about this. Jewish Leaders surprised? Kiss my ass! I hope I've been clear about this?
A Thousand updings if I could! When I saw this article this morning I almost spit my coffe! WTF? Where the hell have these people been? NOW will you put the fu*&&* Kool Aid down, turn off MSNBC, put down Oprah magazine and take a hard look at reality? Believe it or not, I seriously doubt it.
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:02:13am |
re: #345 jim in virginia
Just rmember. O said he favored an increase in capital gains taxes, even if it hurt revenues, because of "fairness."
Taxes aren't to balance the budget, they are to ensure equity.
At least it won't hurt quite so bad with the new 5 year loss carryback.
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:02:52am |
re: #348 MandyManners
If I were really sadistic, I'd suggest she watch cbbho's immaculation over and over.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:02:59am |
If you're into foreign (German) films, "The Lives of Others" and "Black Book" are both good.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:03:09am |
re: #349 MandyManners
I remember the hippie chick with the balloon tied to her skirt.
Enough painkillers and that may make sense.
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:03:24am |
re: #341 MandyManners
Sorry. If it makes you feel better I'm now off to ten hours of meetings on how to make my unit's Family Readiness Group work better, so my brain will soon be shutting down.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:04:12am |
re: #353 rightside
UGH...dude, that's for weight lossappetite suppressant purposes only!
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:04:21am |
Ok, out of the loop I guess, what exactly does cbbho stand for? Not him, these letters!
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:05:17am |
re: #345 jim in virginia
Just rmember. O said he favored an increase in capital gains taxes, even if it hurt revenues, because of "fairness."
Taxes aren't to balance the budget, they are to ensure equity.
Amen. Every single day online I see someone saying "(x) plan is not going to work! He should do it *this* way instead!"
What the erstwhile advice-givers neglect to realize: your definition of success, of 'working', is not Obama's. He doesn't WANT it to succeed, he doesn't want it to 'work', in the advice-giver's sense of success and efficacy. He doesn't WANT the advice of columnists and economists, because his endgame is quite different from theirs; in fact, quite the opposite. The failure, complete collapse of the American economy is what Obama considers SUCCESS.
People need to quit trying to pretend to give Obama and this administration "Advice" on how to really fix things. Obama wants to break things, not fix them. THATS THE PLAN.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:05:35am |
re: #356 thefallingman
10 hour meeting? Can't they just shoot you before it starts?
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:05:38am |
re: #343 MandyManners
You lost me.
OK-change 'something' in the final sentence to 'anything'.....that's probably better....as in 'barbaric' Americans......
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jim in virginia Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:05:49am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
So, I feel a bit silly asking this, but I could use a favor from the Lizardom. I hope the free-form thread is the right place.
Towards the end of March I'm having a little oral surgery; two teeth need a bit of work. I'm going to be on painkillers and couch-surfing for 48-72 hours after that and I was hoping you could give me some good movies to watch while I'm recovering. I appreciate this; I asked my SIL and she suggested "Pretty Woman."
You guys make Monty Python references. I know I'll get good stuff here! Thank you.
Local Hero. Sweet story, good music.
A Fish named Wanda. Jamie Lee Curtis. "Mostaciolli!"
I'm off to work. The daughters have a middle school dance tonight and then a sleepover so the wife and I hae a date- dinner at our favorite restaurant, then maybe a walk along the waterfront.
Play safe y'all.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:06:35am |
re: #359 Taqiyyotomist
What the erstwhile advice-givers neglect to realize: your definition of success, of 'working', is not Obama's..
Yep.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:06:40am |
re: #353 rightside
She's need to double up on the pain meds. You don't want to cause poor CB a prescription drug overdose, do ya?
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:06:47am |
Can we get CBBHO in the LGF dictionary?!
Commie Bastard Barack H. Obama!
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:07:09am |
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:07:20am |
re: #362 jim in virginia
Thanks Jim, and have a great date!
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:07:45am |
re: #340 ziggyelman
Duck Soup
Prosecutor: Something must be done! War would mean a prohibitive increase in our taxes.
Chicolini: Hey, I got an uncle lives in Taxes.
Prosecutor: No, I'm talking about taxes - money, dollars!
Chicolini: Dollars! There's-a where my uncle lives! Dollars, Taxes!
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:08:09am |
re: #362 jim in virginia
I'm off to work. The daughters have a middle school dance tonight and then a sleepover so the wife and I hae a date- dinner at our favorite restaurant, then maybe a walk along the waterfront.
...And that's when the fight started...
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:08:12am |
re: #364 theheat
No, that's why I didn't suggest it.
Looking at the front page of drudge, I don't think I have even seen so many stories at once about this new program, and that new tax. Will it be that far-fetched to confiscate all wealth?
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:09:11am |
re: #365 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Can we get CBBHO in the LGF dictionary?!
Commie Bastard Barack H. Obama!
If you spell the last name with the actual zero you don't have to use the shift key.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:10:12am |
re: #371 UncleRancher
If you spell the last name with the actual zero you don't have to use the shift key.
Added bonus: you get skipped by the newest NSA filter, since it's looking for the letter O.
/./////
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:11:18am |
re: #353 rightside
If I were really sadistic, I'd suggest she watch cbbho's immaculation over and over.
I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:12:01am |
re: #372 Taqiyyotomist
Added bonus: you get skipped by the newest NSA filter, since it's looking for the letter O.
/./////
Onion. Oklahoma. Ohio. Opinion. Oxycontin. Oxygen. Oxygenate. Orbit. Orbitz. O'Henry.
That should keep them busy for a while.
0bama. heh
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Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:12:32am |
re: #333 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I had some cake yesterday. Was good cake.
Princess Bride is a great movie. Howabout a list of movies that we quote from often.
Ghostbusters
The Princess Bride
Silence of the Lambs
Blazing Saddles
Monty Python and the Meaning of Life
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Airplane!Others?
Patton
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:12:59am |
re: #355 Chicago Blonde
I remember the hippie chick with the balloon tied to her skirt.
Enough painkillers and that may make sense.
I still wonder if Sidney's girlfriend was a spy from the git-go instead of being put up to monitor his calls after he became the president's analyst.
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:13:26am |
re: #365 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Can we get CBBHO in the LGF dictionary?!
Commie Bastard Barack H. Obama!
ahh, thanks!
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:13:38am |
re: #356 thefallingman
Sorry. If it makes you feel better I'm now off to ten hours of meetings on how to make my unit's Family Readiness Group work better, so my brain will soon be shutting down.
Any mention of massive reduction in the military yet?
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:14:12am |
re: #372 Taqiyyotomist
I've been looking at your posts and yeah, too many people don't realize that he wants everything to be "equal" plus there's going to be a floating definition of "rich" if this keeps on. Mr. Blonde and I were called "loaded" by someone because we both worked. Trust me, we went through some rough times. They didn't see that though - they KNEW we worked so they KNEW we were rich. *sigh*
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:15:10am |
re: #370 rightside
Well, by BHO's standards I suppose theheats (plural) are wealthy. Not top tier wealthy he's attacking immediately, but in that hazy gray group he has his eyes on.
I have to say, we don't live extravagantly, not by any stretch. MrHeat, cheapass bastard he is, is one of those people that religiously pays bills, saves money, and doesn't spend money on trinkets and bullshit. (He can't, because he has to support me.)
The point is, living this way, we don't have money coming out our ears, and I know MrHeat doesn't love the idea of supporting the entire world's problems. Nothing makes MrHeat madder than pissing away money. And he isn't alone...
We (as a nation) need to really scream in the ears of the GOPs and assorted politicians that our charity isn't bottomless, nor is it always affordable. At some point, it becomes insane.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:15:15am |
re: #358 ziggyelman
Ok, out of the loop I guess, what exactly does cbbho stand for? Not him, these letters!
CommieBastardBarakHusseinObama, something I came up with after the election.
WAB is WhineyAssBitch = Michelle Obama, something I came up with during the campaign.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:16:06am |
re: #361 Pietr
OK-change 'something' in the final sentence to 'anything'.....that's probably better....as in 'barbaric' Americans......
Yeah, we're barbarians who never erected a fence to keep our citizens from leaving. I hate Commies.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:16:11am |
re: #377 MandyManners
You know, I don't remember. It's been SOOOO long...all I remember are the hippie with the balloon and James Coburn's 500 snow-white teeth.
Oh, and that white shag rug. I coveted that. :)
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Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:16:28am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
So, I feel a bit silly asking this, but I could use a favor from the Lizardom. I hope the free-form thread is the right place.
Towards the end of March I'm having a little oral surgery; two teeth need a bit of work. I'm going to be on painkillers and couch-surfing for 48-72 hours after that and I was hoping you could give me some good movies to watch while I'm recovering. I appreciate this; I asked my SIL and she suggested "Pretty Woman."
You guys make Monty Python references. I know I'll get good stuff here! Thank you.
Two of my favorite war movies, if you are interested
Run Silent, Run Deep
12 o'Clock High
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Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:16:51am |
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:16:59am |
re: #371 UncleRancher
If you spell the last name with the actual zero you don't have to use the shift key.
I just use the CAPSLOCK key.
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:17:09am |
re: #384 MandyManners
CommieBastardBarakHusseinObama, something I came up with after the election.
WAB is WhineyAssBitch = Michelle Obama, something I came up with during the campaign.
Just like FBO looks good on a shirt, so would cbbho! You should do it!
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:17:32am |
re: #388 Leonidas Hoplite
Thank you.
I'm going to be cranky and I'll probably be swollen and looking like a cabbage patch doll the first days, war movies may be very cathartic.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:18:14am |
re: #387 Chicago Blonde
You know, I don't remember. It's been SOOOO long...all I remember are the hippie with the balloon and James Coburn's 500 snow-white teeth.
Oh, and that white shag rug. I coveted that. :)
I liked the boat trip when he psychoanalyzed the KGB agent. Fucking hillarious.
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:18:22am |
re: #388 Leonidas Hoplite
The Hunt for Red October
and U571
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:18:39am |
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Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:18:41am |
re: #16 stevieray
I was pokin' around the back corners of YouTube, and found some videos that bring back memories from a quarter century ago.
I used to work in this place back in the eighties, and I saw these guys more times than I can count.
Smithereens "Blood and Roses"
Are they still together? Haven't listened to them in awhile but did enjoy them back in the day
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Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:18:57am |
re: #387 Chicago Blonde
You know, I don't remember. It's been SOOOO long...all I remember are the hippie with the balloon and James Coburn's 500 snow-white teeth.
Oh, and that white shag rug. I coveted that. :)
OK, do I even want to know what this is about?
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:19:33am |
re: #396 Leonidas Hoplite
Oh, I had Especially for You. Loved that album.
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Sunlight Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:19:35am |
re: #247 Nevergiveup
Jewish Leaders Blast Clinton Over Israel Criticism
Zuckerman, Lawmakers, Local Jews Say Secretary Of State Not The Hillary Clinton They Used To Know[Link: wcbstv.com...]
They have got to be fucking kidding me! Like they didn't know this was coming from an Obama Administration or any Democratic Administration for that matter? If any of my liberal Jewish friends or relatives says this to my face I might have to bitch slap them from here to next year. I am going to be mentioning this all day. Charles should have a thread about this. Jewish Leaders surprised? Kiss my ass! I hope I've been clear about this?
Well, it's only one guy as far as "leaders". I don't think the locals outside the orthodox folks in NYC are here yet. They are still mocking the nonconformists in the group.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:19:58am |
re: #381 Chicago Blonde
I'm a dishwasher. I make very little money, have very few things. The guy who picks up bottles and cans thinks I'm "loaded". I offered him my meager collection the other day, as I was going up to my apt. Dude got angry, put on this attitude I have seen a hundred times before, a "you're the white man, got his foot on my neck, keepin' me down, patronizing me" type of attitude. He "don't want yo' damn cans." I said, "Ok, brother. You have a good day, alright man?" I was coming from my job, so...I'm rich.
And when I think about it...I am.
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thefallingman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:20:14am |
Okay, one more.
re: #379 MandyManners
Not a reduction per se, but there is some bad stuff going on. Recruitment is way up so the push for retention has dropped. Reenlistment bonuses are pretty much gone and they've reinstituted the "90-day window" (which prohibits people from reenlisting if they are under 91 days from separation) and there's talk of a 12-month window. This is going to result in a younger, more inexperienced, less mature Army that has me deeply worried.
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:20:29am |
re: #383 theheat
I am in similar circumstances (although I'm Mr. Rightside lol).
This country has the ability to overcome this. We can do anything. Question is, will enough of us take action? This could be the turning point of this country.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:20:52am |
re: #397 Ford_Prefect
Hey Ford!
Mandy recommended a movie for me - The President's Analyst. I'd seen it years ago and those were the only things I can remember - a hippie flake, James Coburn's grin, and a cool 60s rug in his posh digs.
Good movie though.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:21:23am |
re: #392 Chicago Blonde
Thank you.
I'm going to be cranky and I'll probably be swollen and looking like a cabbage patch doll the first days, war movies may be very cathartic.
The last serious oral surgery I had was when I had the pelvis bone of a dead, preteen boy implanted beneath two teeth in an effort to repair bone loss. I had some SERIOUS meds for the pain. My mom was looking after me once I got home but, she went to the bathroom and I slipped (floated) out the door. She found me (literally) waltzing down the cul-de-sac.
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Desert Dog Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:21:48am |
re: #396 Leonidas Hoplite
I've seen these guy 4-5x. The last time was at a little place here in Phoenix called the Celebrity Theatre. We had great seats. These guys are great live. I wish they would come out with some new stuff....
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:22:11am |
re: #404 MandyManners
Those drugs are gooooooood.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:22:27am |
re: #397 Ford_Prefect
OK, do I even want to know what this is about?
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ziggyelman Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:22:45am |
re: #395 MandyManners
FBO?
Fuck BarackObama saw it on another website before the election. Cracked me up once I figured it out...you could wear that, have his picture above it, and his cultists would still give the thumbs up.
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quickjustice Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:24:15am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
"The Untouchables" starring Cosner, Connery, and DeNiro. Mamet's screenplay is a classic. "What are you prepared to do?" "He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. He puts one of your guys in the hospital, you put one of his guys in the morgue. That's the Chicago way." "Walk through that door, and you're walking into a world of trouble."
Kinda like our national politics at the moment.
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Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:24:33am |
re: #261 Pietr
It isn't fair that I can only give you one upding.
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gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:25:16am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
Late to the convo, but haven't seen anyone recommend "Waking Ned Devine". Very funny dark comedy.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:25:45am |
re: #400 Taqiyyotomist
That attitude is what's going to kill the nation. "You have more! Gimme!" We keep this up none of us will be wealthy - we'll all be in the same breadline. I know what you mean, we do have a lot compared to so many other people. The problem comes when someone tries to mandate a level playing field.
It was kind of you to try to help that guy.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:26:41am |
re: #410 quickjustice
Mountie Captain: I do not approve of your methods!
Ness: Yeah, well... You're not from Chicago.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:27:03am |
re: #402 rightside
I think the generation (of us) that had to work hard, came from modest or no means, know what it's like to freakin' live on Top Ramen and powdered milk and count change for gas - I think there's enough of us to yell pretty loudly. But if we don't start throwing temper tantrums with these elected officials, nothing is going to change. Remember: they care about their ass first, and our ass last.
It's time for temper tantrums. Big ones.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:27:25am |
re: #411 Leonidas Hoplite
Thanks for "getting" my little crack earlier.
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Desert Dog Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:27:34am |
re: #413 Chicago Blonde
That attitude is what's going to kill the nation. "You have more! Gimme!" We keep this up none of us will be wealthy - we'll all be in the same breadline. I know what you mean, we do have a lot compared to so many other people. The problem comes when someone tries to mandate a level playing field.
It was kind of you to try to help that guy.
Obama is everything we thought he would be....maybe even worse. He is going to run this country into an iceberg (and I bet he will be one of the lucky ones on a lifeboat afterwards too)
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:28:00am |
re: #404 MandyManners
OMG! You snuck out huh?
OK, I'll let Mr. Blonde know. I'm being given darvocet. I'm having bone loss corrected too.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:28:20am |
re: #413 Chicago Blonde
When everybody is in the breadline; who makes the bread?
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Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:29:01am |
re: #412 gymmom
Late to the convo, but haven't seen anyone recommend "Waking Ned Devine". Very funny dark comedy.
Speaking of dark comedies, one of my favorites is film called The Butcher Boy. Highly recommend it. My wife and I saw it twice when it first came out - the first time we both thought it was hilarious; the second time we both thought it was disturbing and sad.
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quickjustice Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:29:10am |
re: #414 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
That's after Connery blows the brains out of the cadaver to get the bookkeeper to talk. Really girlie stuff! ;-)
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Desert Dog Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:29:19am |
re: #419 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
When everybody is in the breadline; who makes the bread?
We can all eat money. Obama has the presses running at full speed
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:29:22am |
re: #419 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
When everybody is in the breadline; who makes the bread?
The Unicorns. >:)
/Unless of course they let us eat CAKE...
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:29:27am |
re: #399 Sunlight
Well, it's only one guy as far as "leaders". I don't think the locals outside the orthodox folks in NYC are here yet. They are still mocking the nonconformists in the group.
Well that's not true. They had other "leaders" on the TV version of this story.
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summergurl Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:29:53am |
Morning Lizards - watching stocks tumble again ---
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Mithrax Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:29:57am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
So, I feel a bit silly asking this, but I could use a favor from the Lizardom. I hope the free-form thread is the right place.
Towards the end of March I'm having a little oral surgery; two teeth need a bit of work. I'm going to be on painkillers and couch-surfing for 48-72 hours after that and I was hoping you could give me some good movies to watch while I'm recovering. I appreciate this; I asked my SIL and she suggested "Pretty Woman."
You guys make Monty Python references. I know I'll get good stuff here! Thank you.
Just a few off hte top of my head:
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Longest Day
The Godfather
The Godfather, part 2
The Four Feathers (the 1929, or 1939 versions, not that modern day "Lets cut out most of the morals crap")
The War of the Worlds (again, the original)
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:30:04am |
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:30:36am |
re: #415 theheat
We need a community organizer. A neighborhood agitator.
See, the thing is, conservatives don't do that. We don't protest, we don't illegally invade and squat in congressional offices with mobs of unruly tantrum-throwers, making demands.
And until we do, the only people doing these things will be ACORN-types. As wheels go, we're not squeaky enough.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:30:44am |
re: #417 Desert Dog
He is going to run this country into an iceberg (and I bet he will be one of the lucky ones on a lifeboat afterwards too)
Same metaphor applies for the medical overhaul they're trying to push through.
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gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:30:57am |
re: #419 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
When everybody is in the breadline; who makes the bread?
If you pay people not to work, pretty soon no one will be working.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:31:33am |
BTW, did hat CPAC thread ever liven up? Someone said it very well, "This is like watching a stuffed cat watching paint dry."
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Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:31:42am |
If you are interested: Michael Steele is filling in for Bob Bennett this AM,
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:31:54am |
re: #427 Mithrax
Thank you. I LOVE The Godfather. I have to see Four Feathers, never seen that one either.
I knew I'd get good stuff here...
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:32:51am |
re: #435 Chicago Blonde
Thank you. I LOVE The Godfather. I have to see Four Feathers, never seen that one either.
I knew I'd get good stuff here...
HOLY CRAP! I FORGOT!
"PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE"!
C'mon! You gotta do it!
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Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:32:57am |
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Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:33:08am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
So, I feel a bit silly asking this, but I could use a favor from the Lizardom. I hope the free-form thread is the right place.
Towards the end of March I'm having a little oral surgery; two teeth need a bit of work. I'm going to be on painkillers and couch-surfing for 48-72 hours after that and I was hoping you could give me some good movies to watch while I'm recovering. I appreciate this; I asked my SIL and she suggested "Pretty Woman."
You guys make Monty Python references. I know I'll get good stuff here! Thank you.
Breaker Morant is another good one.
Has anyone seen a film called Taking Chance? I caught the very end of it on HBO last night and it seemed good - has anyone seen it?
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summergurl Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:33:24am |
re: #415 theheat
I think the generation (of us) that had to work hard, came from modest or no means, know what it's like to freakin' live on Top Ramen and powdered milk and count change for gas - I think there's enough of us to yell pretty loudly. But if we don't start throwing temper tantrums with these elected officials, nothing is going to change. Remember: they care about their ass first, and our ass last.
It's time for temper tantrums. Big ones.
I remember when we were thrilled to have enough money to afford Little Caesar's "Pizza Pizza" deal -- and we paid for it with cash -folks with debit cards have been desensitized to the use of credit cards. --maybe if they had to pay cash for something they would think twice.
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notutopia Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:33:41am |
re: #113 Fenway_Nation
Funny how the DOW slides 300 points in one afternoon and the MSM blames it on 'the failed policies of the last eight years', but when it rallies and gains a dozen points, it's clearly 'the markets reacting favorably to the 0bama administration's latest economic proposals'...
Former Bush Aide Blasts Obama for Budget Criticism
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:34:10am |
Malone: [to Ness] Welcome to Chicago. This town stinks like a whorehouse at low tide.
-The Untouchables
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:34:14am |
Marine Charged with Threatening Obama
[Link: www.military.com...]
I guess this Marine ain't going to putting in 20?
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little boomer Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:34:21am |
re: #412 gymmom
Late to the convo, but haven't seen anyone recommend "Waking Ned Devine". Very funny dark comedy.
Love that movie, the old guys are a riot.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:34:30am |
Tech-twist/"what is reality?" movies:
The Thirteenth Floor
The Matrix 1 (screw the sequels)
Jacob's Ladder
Existenz
The Truman Show
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lincolntf Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:35:10am |
Morning all.
Just saw this article about The Most Hated Man in the Senate. This part made me chuckle...
"...Ghani regularly plays host to visiting U.S. officials and lays out ambitious plans that include industrial parks to create jobs and solar-powered TV sets to pull the region toward modernity.
But, he said, Washington has been reluctant to embrace marquee projects that could have a lasting effect on local attitudes toward the West. He said he offered to name a major dam to irrigate tribal land after Sen. John Kerry if Kerry could arrange the money."
I just think there's something funny about the notion of a big dam named after Lurch stuck in the middle of East BooFoo.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:35:46am |
re: #436 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Yeah, zonked out on meds, it may have a whole new appeal.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:36:07am |
Netanyahu: Livni refused my offer for unity
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
Well maybe you shouldn't have called her a Dyke during the campaign?
/
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gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:36:29am |
re: #439 summergurl
I remember when we were thrilled to have enough money to afford Little Caesar's "Pizza Pizza" deal -- and we paid for it with cash -folks with debit cards have been desensitized to the use of credit cards. --maybe if they had to pay cash for something they would think twice.
We didn't have much growing up, but were never in debt. My parents, their parents and siblings, and everyone I knew just lived like that. Never knew how well that lesson would do for me. This next generation has not had many role models, sad to say.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:37:16am |
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Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:38:26am |
Morning Lizards...Did I hear someone mention my favorite city?
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:38:38am |
Chicago Blonde,
Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy will eat up 12 hours, easy, if you get the extended version. And what a damn good movie.
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gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:39:05am |
re: #443 little boomer
I also love that the movie has no famous stars, no pretty people.
That reminds me of another: Strangers in Good Company. About a group of old women who go on a bus trip. Just ordinary people.
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:39:43am |
re: #451 Taqiyyotomist
Same could be said for the original star wars trilogy.
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:39:51am |
re: #369 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
...And that's when the fight started...
You're mean, FBV-but we still luv ya.....:>))
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:39:53am |
re: #448 gymmom
We didn't have much growing up, but were never in debt. My parents, their parents and siblings, and everyone I knew just lived like that. Never knew how well that lesson would do for me. This next generation has not had many role models, sad to say.
I'm now grateful Mother Blonde taught me how to head for clearance racks, scarf up Christmas items on December 26th, and the like. Good thing - I had a consumer ed class in high school, and they didn't talk about day-to-day stuff like coupons, buying clothes off-season etc. Most kids just aren't getting it now.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:40:00am |
re: #446 Chicago Blonde
Charles has based entire threads on quotes from Plan 9.
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:40:10am |
re: #448 gymmom
We didn't have much growing up, but were never in debt. My parents, their parents and siblings, and everyone I knew just lived like that. Never knew how well that lesson would do for me. This next generation has not had many role models, sad to say.
I hear ya. We were so poor we couldn't even pay attention.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:41:25am |
re: #451 Taqiyyotomist
Oh we have the multi-disk extended-version party pack of that sucker. GREAT, great movie.
Ever see Jackson's Dead Alive? Sick and funny.
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Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:41:28am |
re: #458 Chicago Blonde
Morning my friend. Hope the rain stops.
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:41:58am |
re: #295 Chicago Blonde
I would recommend any of Kevin Smith's movies with Jay and Silent Bob. My favorite being the original Clerks followed by Mallrats and Jay and Silent Bob strike back.
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pingjockey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:42:15am |
re: #456 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
That's because the IQ/weird humor factor here is high. Monty Python, Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy references.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:43:30am |
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:43:35am |
re: #461 Afrocity
Me too. I want sunshine so badly...
You're into fashion - isn't it kind of cruel that at Eastertime we see those cute sandals and dresses and then it sometimes dumps SNOW on us? *sigh*
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:43:58am |
re: #439 summergurl
I think everyone I know has one of the defining moment stories - either at your lowest, or remembering when you realized you had it better than before, even if that was something as simple as buying something you saved your babysitting money for, or springing for pizza.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:44:17am |
re: #462 soxfan4life
I saw Clerks, I'll look for Mallrats, Thanks!
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VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:44:21am |
re: #456 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Charles has based entire threads on quotes from Plan 9.
I have to rent tht movie. Is it truly the worst movie ever made?
And good morning lizards!
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:44:41am |
Citibank down 35% in pre-market trading?
[Link: finance.yahoo.com...]
And WE ( the USA ) just bought in at 40% of the company? Wise investment Obama.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:44:58am |
re: #463 pingjockey
That's because the IQ/
weirdhumor factor here is high. Monty Python, Hitchikers Guide to the Galaxy references.
FTFY. :)
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pingjockey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:45:52am |
re: #469 Nevergiveup
Yep. FNC this morning, one of those companies, B of A IIRC is still flying nine corporate jets.
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Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:46:19am |
Michael Steele just talked about Michigan...said that Reps had a real shot of winning it, but McCain pulled his campaign out, when they were only down by 5 points. Steele's comment: "Lesson learned." He also said there was a new chairman there and he planned on working hard to win Mich. back.
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VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:46:26am |
re: #461 Afrocity
Morning my friend. Hope the rain stops.
Yes, but when it stops for you, it will start for me!/
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Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:46:45am |
re: #462 soxfan4life
I would recommend any of Kevin Smith's movies with Jay and Silent Bob. My favorite being the original Clerks followed by Mallrats and Jay and Silent Bob strike back.
Don't forget Dogma...
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Mithrax Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:46:52am |
re: #468 VioletTiger
I have to rent tht movie. Is it truly the worst movie ever made?
And good morning lizards!
No, I've seen worse. Imho, Plan 9 is so bad, it's good.
Watch Manos: The Hands of Fate. And the non Mystery Science Theatre 3000 version either.
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rightside Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:46:52am |
Going to be in the 60's here today.....but rain all weekend.
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VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:47:23am |
re: #471 Chicago Blonde
Hello, Violet Tiger!
Good morning to you. How are your critters this morning?
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Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:47:25am |
re: #474 VioletTiger
Yes, but when it stops for you, it will start for me!/
Here in TN we want it rain for a week! No more drought!
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pingjockey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:47:54am |
re: #470 Chicago Blonde
I stand by my statement! :) Monty Python requires an off beat sense of humor. So I must be a nut, and the rest of the family too. My three boys quote lines from the Grail flic all the time.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:48:02am |
re: #476 Mithrax
Watch Manos: The Hands of Fate. And the non Mystery Science Theatre 3000 version either.
I ain't that strong...
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:48:18am |
re: #472 pingjockey
Yep. FNC this morning, one of those companies, B of A IIRC is still flying nine corporate jets.
Yeah, but B of A did pull out of their Yankee Deal. I wonder if they still have a suite or luxury boxes at the Stadium.
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gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:48:38am |
re: #455 Chicago Blonde
I'm now grateful Mother Blonde taught me how to head for clearance racks, scarf up Christmas items on December 26th, and the like. Good thing - I had a consumer ed class in high school, and they didn't talk about day-to-day stuff like coupons, buying clothes off-season etc. Most kids just aren't getting it now.
Gymdad and I are comfortable and it is more difficult to pass on frugality when your kids friends think money grows on trees. When they were in preschool I bought stuff from the used store. I was still working and we were even more comfortable. But who wants to buy new clothes for the kids to paint on?! But there were kids who wore new designer clothes with regularity and they were not "wealthy". Have had to implement the new policy: they pay for all nonessentials. I fear they will not be able to earn as good a living with the way things are headed.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:48:52am |
re: #478 VioletTiger
Fat, happy and purring, like I wish our economy was.
BlondeKitteh is on my desk, making a noise like a threshing machine.
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:49:10am |
re: #475 Leonidas Hoplite
Don't forget Dogma...
I love that movie, but because it pokes fun at religion I am always leary of recommending it. Never sure of the response after watching it.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:49:14am |
re: #460 Chicago Blonde
Yeah, me too. It's one of my prized posessions. I haven't watched it in a year, maybe I'll start it again today. That's a good one to watch with any of the five commentary tracks. So much work went into it, and just about everyone who worked on the movie, in any capacity, was a huge fan of the books. I did find it quite funny how the main star (how easily I forget the names of moonbats), who played Frodo, had idiotic things to say about Bush and the WoT on the commentary track he was featured on. It's like he didn't even watch the movie, or read the books. No concept of evil, of proportionality. In real life, the guy who played Frodo is actually more like Grima Wormtongue, calling those who would fight against a rising tide of pure evil, "Warmongers!" I could only shake my head in dismay. No film or book in recent memory captures what we face with Islam than does LoTR.
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pingjockey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:49:37am |
re: #482 Nevergiveup
Did Citigroup pu;; out of the deal for naming rights to the Mets new stadium? That was like 400 mill.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:49:50am |
re: #467 Chicago Blonde
Oh Mallrats will have you in tears. So freakin' funny.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:50:07am |
re: #487 pingjockey
Did Citigroup pu;; out of the deal for naming rights to the Mets new stadium? That was like 400 mill.
Nope. Their hanging in there like dirty laundry.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:50:55am |
re: #483 gymmom
You have a good head on your shoulders and your kids will be thankful for that.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:51:11am |
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Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:51:18am |
re: #464 Taqiyyotomist
"Ah, we were happy in those days, although we were poor....because we were poor!"
Every day should have some Monty Python in it.
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gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:51:43am |
re: #491 Chicago Blonde
You have a good head on your shoulders and your kids will be thankful for that.
Thanks, but they're not thankful right now! They're 14 and 11 (and girls).
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pingjockey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:53:06am |
re: #492 Nevergiveup
How about "We choke at the end of the season" park.
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Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:53:08am |
re: #482 Nevergiveup
Yeah, but B of A did pull out of their Yankee Deal. I wonder if they still have a suite or luxury boxes at the Stadium.
No doubt they still have a suite/luxury boxes. Entertaining clients & all. At our expense of course...
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:53:26am |
re: #486 Taqiyyotomist
Watch movie, ignore Fridiot. :) I can do that. I just assume that they're all moonbats until they prove otherwise, it's easier that way. And the books are excellent too.
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:54:12am |
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:54:46am |
re: #494 gymmom
Oh, me either at that age, but wait a few years and they scoop up $11 jeans and $9 skirts and the like at Old Navy off-season. They will be then.
/Been there, done that.
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Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:55:18am |
re: #485 soxfan4life
I love that movie, but because it pokes fun at religion I am always leary of recommending it. Never sure of the response after watching it.
I'm with you.
What are you going to do, hit me with that...fish?
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:55:29am |
re: #492 Nevergiveup
Maybe they should rename it USA or Obama park?
Something tells me that much like Saddam Hussein in Iraq, here in America there will be a Barack Hussein Obama park in every city soon enough. Remember when those freakin liberal asshats all said my name is _____ Hussein _____________ . Like it was a Badge of Honor. That being the case my name will soon become SoxfanWilson4life in honor of Ronald Wilson reagan.
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Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:56:52am |
I have been busy this week so this is a tad late in the game for me to bring this up but I have been hearing about the fallout from Michael Steele's hip hop reference. I was at politico and was surprised to see some of the comments from "liberals". Remember these are the so called "open minded" people (cough). The people who called anyone a racist, including me, that was not voting for Obama.
Comments such as:
Steele is a friggin' idiot. He makes a fool of himself everytime he opens his mouth. The GOP's affirmative action plan is backfiring.
OH GOD, HERE COME THE GIMMICKS FROM REPUBLICANS AGAIN.. MICHEAL STEELE IS REPUBLICAN'S " THE ME TOO " OF PRESIDENT OBAMA.
In some of that "street terminology," I think the soul of MLK Jr just got jived. This is ugly. But who am I to stop the GOP from self-destructing. Playa.
Michael steel is going to overkill his "hip" outreach. I have had a couple of times listening to him where I thought...."ewww,.. this guy is going to put his foot in his mouth someday" Plus, he harbors his own racial hostility on some level I believe.
Wow what understanding and unity from the left. That last comment blew my mind. Michael Steele doesn't have any racial hostility, he seem pretty comfortable with who he is. Michelle and Baracak on the other hand hate America and are full of racial hostility.
These comments are racist. But I suppose the left gets a pass because they elected a black man. Sorry but I am so angry about this.
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_RememberTonyC Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:56:55am |
I have a breakthrough to report ...
My uber Liberal wife actually listened this morning when I asked her if she had looked at any of the budget stuff? I told her that we were screwed, but that our KIDS were really screwed. That seemed to get her attention. Anyone trying to convert liberal moms should appeal to their responsibility for the kids and passing on a good standard of living to them.
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aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:57:02am |
G'day from Down Under to {everyone}
It's now Saturday here :-)
Talking about movies - Mr Aussiemagpie is watching The Great Escape right now, and I do remember enjoying it on the big screen
Chicago Blonde, my very favourite movies are real girlie ones
Truly, Madly, Deeply (have plenty of tissues handy) and A Man and a Woman, a French movie and a really wonderful love story
You might like some girlie movies in amongst the war stuff :-)
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UncleRancher Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:57:25am |
Later, Lizzards. It's time to go feed the animals.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:57:51am |
re: #497 Chicago Blonde
Yes, you have to ignore the artists' public rantings and opinions, to enjoy almost any form of art. If I based my preferences on the kook views of the artists, I would have to quit listening to music, almost entirely.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:58:23am |
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:59:08am |
re: #507 Taqiyyotomist
If I based my preferences on the kook views of the artists, I would have to quit listening to music, almost entirely.
I know, me too.
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:59:22am |
re: #496 Leonidas Hoplite
No doubt they still have a suite/luxury boxes. Entertaining clients & all. At our expense of course...
Well with the legislation Kerry introduced they would need a note from Geithner in order to sponsor events like the Deutsche Bank Classic or face penalties which could include immediate repayment of all TARP funds. Don't know how the Mets deal or luxury suites would fit there. Probably just need toi slip old John Boy a few hard to get tickets to turn his head the other way.
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aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 5:59:48am |
re: #480 pingjockey
I stand by my statement! :) Monty Python requires an off beat sense of humor. So I must be a nut, and the rest of the family too. My three boys quote lines from the Grail flic all the time.
We're nuts too! Monty Python rules :-)
I started my road down the offbeat humour trail by watching the Goodies, a British series from the late 60s I think
Was it ever shown over there?
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:02:01am |
Caveat: I actually DID quit listening to Dave Matthews Band. Good musicians, but now that every single song is a dis on Christianity and pretty much every thing in life that I like, I had enough. And I can't listen to anything Lennon did after he 'Got Communism'. "Let it Be" makes me glad he was killed, and hopeful that if anyone saw it happen, they just walked on by, with that phrase in their head.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:02:05am |
re: #511 aussiemagpie
I started my road down the offbeat humour trail by watching the Goodies, a British series from the late 60s I think
Was it ever shown over there?
Yes it was. I remember a relative blessed with a PBS affiliate that would show Dr. Who, Goonies, or Monty Python all day on Saturdays.
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VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:02:06am |
re: #503 Afrocity
You're right. The left gets a pass. They get away with it, too, even though they appear to be the real racists. I wish I knew what to do about it.
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Sharmuta Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:02:37am |
re: #503 Afrocity
I watched his speech, and I thought he did well. I got the impression he was being himself.
But when it comes to the left- they are hypocrites. Mr Steele is in a catch-22 with people like that. If he's "too black" he's an "Uncle Tom" cause he's faking it, and if he's not black enough, he's an "Uncle Tom" because that's who he is. Being black means being democrat in their eyes. You can't go against the group-think, you know.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:03:18am |
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Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:03:47am |
re: #508 Chicago Blonde
Can you believe that? As if Obama is someone that I identify with as African American anyway? Spawn of a Kenyan father and Caucasian mother. Michael Steele is an African American. Obama is a Kenyan American or what we say generically a "Black American" meaning anyone of brown skin that is an American regardless of background. Under that rule even Jindal could be called a Black American, but I have heard the MSM refer to him as a man of color.
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:03:51am |
re: #503 Afrocity
From any encounters I've ever had with liberals the only understanding they acknowledge is when you agree with them. every thing else is met with hostility and personal insults. I guess when they can't back up their arguments with facts they resort to insults.
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Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:03:58am |
Good Morning Lizards!
How is everyone this fine day? Hurrah! It's Friday!
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:04:36am |
re: #516 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
C'mon. That's harsh.
It's what he wanted us to do about evil, about suffering, about war. Poetic Justice would be served if someone saw him being attacked, and they said, you know, just let it be....it'll work itself out. There will be an answer.
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aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:04:37am |
re: #513 Chicago Blonde
Yes it was. I remember a relative blessed with a PBS affiliate that would show Dr. Who, Goonies, or Monty Python all day on Saturdays.
Hi, and did you see my movie recommendations for you ^^^
Truly, Madly, Deeply
A Man and a Woman
10 tissue jobs :-)
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Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:05:00am |
re: #512 Taqiyyotomist
Touch over the line with the comments on Lennon, I think.
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:05:18am |
re: #518 Afrocity
If we were to go by the MSM Obama would be referred to as a god.
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aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:05:35am |
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Lincolntf Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:05:49am |
re: #522 HoosierHoops
Hey Hoosier. How ya doing? I've been wondering if I'd see you around here. There have been some GREAT college games in the last week or so, no? ACC and Big East particularly. I'm in hog heaven waiting for the tournament.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:06:38am |
re: #523 Taqiyyotomist
Nope. We agree on much, I won't trifle with little.
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Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:07:02am |
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SteveC Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:07:41am |
Just put a link in the spinoff links, Real GDP is down 6.2% in the 4th quarter...*groan*
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Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:07:49am |
I'm gonna have to cut out soon....but FBV brought up "and that's when the fight started"....LOL. So I'll repost the best one from those two posts, IMHO.....
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My wife and I are watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, "Do you want to have sex?"
"No," she answered.
I then said, "Is that your final answer?"
She didn't even look at me this time, simply saying "Yes."
So I said, "Then I'd like to phone a friend."
And that's when the fight started
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aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:08:33am |
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OldLineTexan Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:08:44am |
re: #532 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Porn?
I see a quote concerning a wise and merry philosophy, and right below it I see FBV.
Coincidence? I think not.
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Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:08:56am |
re: #514 VioletTiger
You're right. The left gets a pass. They get away with it, too, even though they appear to be the real racists. I wish I knew what to do about it.
They are hypocrites and it makes me sick to my stomach. They claim to be for women's rights and they slam Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. Now Michael Steele of course was not elected because the GOP thought he was capable ...it was because they wanted another Obama. WTF?
That is why I say in 2012 run Palin/Steele or Jindal and Steele. It is going to be hard to beat Obama anyway, but at least let the world watch the Left make fools of themselves when they once again turn on a woman or minority.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:09:10am |
Ford, FBV, I am unapologetic. The man was dangerous and advocated the ignoring of mass murder. He said that song was basically the Communist Manifesto, put in soft terms that wouldn't offend Americans.
He's Dead, Jim. I'm not calling for it. It already happened.
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Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:09:58am |
re: #529 Lincolntf
Hey Hoosier. How ya doing? I've been wondering if I'd see you around here. There have been some GREAT college games in the last week or so, no? ACC and Big East particularly. I'm in hog heaven waiting for the tournament.
Good Morning! I usually take the first 2 days off work for March Maddess..
I'll hang with some buddies down at the pub all day long and enjoy every second of it..I'm Jacked...Final 4 picks ( I'm never right )
Duke..Tar Heels, Pitt and UConn
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VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:10:55am |
re: #522 HoosierHoops
Good Morning Lizards!
How is everyone this fine day? Hurrah! It's Friday!
Morning. How are things out where you are?
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nyc redneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:11:23am |
re: #75 Killian Bundy
/we're in real trouble
wow, this tells you everything.
and the enemy sees the difference too.
i have never seen a photo of O where he inspires confidence.
he couldn't even lift a chain saw.
look how much trouble he is having w/ the curtain flounce.
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ThinkRight Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:11:24am |
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:12:07am |
I'm out. Later, all. Have a good Saturday, magpie! I'll catch up.
re: #534 Pietr
ROFL!
Later Lizardia
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Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:12:13am |
re: #538 Taqiyyotomist
Expressing pleasure that someone who never really hurt anyone is dead, is, in my opinion, over the line. Whatever you think of his politics, he did not deserve what he got.
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Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:12:19am |
re: #520 soxfan4life
From any encounters I've ever had with liberals the only understanding they acknowledge is when you agree with them. every thing else is met with hostility and personal insults. I guess when they can't back up their arguments with facts they resort to insults.
I end up keeping silent in my interactions with my family.
With strangers, they assume I am a democrat, so when I say something conservative most of them agree with me until I mention that I am a Republican.
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Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:12:58am |
re: #540 VioletTiger
Morning. How are things out where you are?
I'm doing great! Hope today finds you well.. Love your avatar!
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Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:13:21am |
re: #539 HoosierHoops
Good Morning! I usually take the first 2 days off work for March Maddess..
I'll hang with some buddies down at the pub all day long and enjoy every second of it..I'm Jacked...Final 4 picks ( I'm never right )
Duke..Tar Heels, Pitt and UConn
Not Duke. Oklahoma. UConn has a real shot this year.
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axegrinder Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:14:28am |
Takes a while to download and I don't know how long the link will last. Or the woman either. She can't be very popular where she comes from.
[Link: switch3.castup.net...]
I agree with her.
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Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:14:37am |
re: #503 Afrocity
It's sad, but it shows how shallow the liberal values of tolerance and anti-racism go. I recall reading about how Steel was pelted with oreo cookies while campaigning for election a few years ago. Classy.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:14:53am |
re: #546 Afrocity
I end up keeping silent in my interactions with my family.
With strangers, they assume I am a democrat, so when I say something conservative most of them agree with me until I mention that I am a Republican.
I'm a struggling artist with spikey hair. I get some of that too.
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aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:14:55am |
re: #544 Taqiyyotomist
I'm out. Later, all. Have a good Saturday, magpie! I'll catch up.
ROFL!
Later Lizardia
Will do, and you have a lovely yesterday :-)
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opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:15:13am |
Good morning. Obama really dropped a bomb on struggling homeowners when he dcided to force us to pay for others mortgages of even non-ctizens.
He is not through, they are now floating reducing the homeowners tax deduction. Will the Middle Class survive Obama?
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VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:15:19am |
re: #547 HoosierHoops
Thanks, it's one of my favorite kittehs.
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Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:16:17am |
The European markets are down 88 points today (2pm London time)... the DOW is within striking distance of 7000 points.. will it make it?
Yes we can!
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:16:40am |
re: #549 axegrinder
Wafa has been around the block and managed to stay alive, at least for now. Pretty gutsy lady, and forward thinking.
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:16:43am |
re: #545 Ford_Prefect
Taken into consideration. I'll refrain from posting such thoughts online. You're right, and maybe he would have seen the light in later days.
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:16:51am |
re: #524 aussiemagpie
Hi, and did you see my movie recommendations for you ^^^
Truly, Madly, Deeply
A Man and a Woman10 tissue jobs :-)
Oh man - I'll watch those but when I'm off painkillers. Weepfest + drugs = scary combo!
Lizards, have a great day, and thanks for the movie recommendations. I have to run but I'd rather be here.
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VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:16:57am |
re: #552 aussiemagpie
How is Australia fairing in these tough times?
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Chicago Blonde Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:17:53am |
*sigh* Did that go through? My computer is acting up -
Bye all, gotta run, and have a great Friday if I can't revisit! :)
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:19:23am |
re: #557 Taqiyyotomist
That's what I'm talking about! Good form!
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Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:20:06am |
re: #512 Taqiyyotomist
Let It Be
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree,
There will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is
Still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be. Yeah
There will be an answer, let it be.And when the night is cloudy,
There is still a light that shines on me,
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be,
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be
Let it Be is essentially a Christian hymn. What is your objection to it? Or have you confused it with Lennon's ode to nihilism, Imagine ?
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godfrey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:20:09am |
I like this quotation:
"A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."
William James
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:21:35am |
re: #561 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
That's what I'm talking about! Good form!
Sometimes I have decidedly un-Christian thoughts. If I post them online, I actually do appreciated it when I get slapped for it. :)
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OldLineTexan Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:21:36am |
re: #563 godfrey
I like this quotation:
William James
A man with no prejudices will find himself wiping the same manure off his boots every day.
/me
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theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:22:02am |
re: #562 Kenneth
I'm thinking the same thing you did. Let It Be = wrong song.
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VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:22:10am |
re: #553 opnion
He said he was going to redistribute the wealth. It was the one true thing he said, but nobody believed it! (except us, of course)
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Lincolntf Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:22:12am |
re: #548 Ford_Prefect
My final four will probably look a lot like Hoosier's. But, thanks for the reminder about OK. I always neglect at least one Western team.
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Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:22:36am |
re: #548 Ford_Prefect
Not Duke. Oklahoma. UConn has a real shot this year.
Boy..Pitt is a tough team build for destroying teams in their bracket
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WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:22:37am |
re: #562 Kenneth
Kenneth, I have some info for you. Can you drop me a line?
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Taqiyyotomist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:23:14am |
Kenneth, the way I see it, given the context of the times, Let It Be was telling us "When a million people are getting slaughtered and we have the power to do something to stop it, Let it Be, don't do nothin'."
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Ojoe Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:23:16am |
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:23:53am |
Mornin' Lizard Nation....
RECENTLY I read that Indonesia's top Islamic body has banned yoga for the country's Muslims, claiming that the ancient Hindu practice could corrupt the purity of the faith. Similar rulings were handed down in Malaysia and Egypt last year. As strict religious edicts go, banning yoga isn't up there with honor killings or acid attacks. But it sure is another reason to love America
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WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:24:27am |
re: #573 loppyd
Loppy, yoga is yet another thing that is getting them bent outa shape.
HHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:25:01am |
re: #574 WriterMom
Loppy, yoga is yet another thing that is getting them bent outa shape.
HHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
ba dum dum
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Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:25:40am |
re: #550 Kenneth
It's sad, but it shows how shallow the liberal values of tolerance and anti-racism go. I recall reading about how Steel was pelted with oreo cookies while campaigning for election a few years ago. Classy.
I left that party because suddenly I did not recognize it anymore. During this past election I heard the most hateful things come from Democrat's mouths:
As a Black Democrat, I am embarassed for the Republican party by the actions of Michael Steele. Each day he does something else to prove that he does not have a clue about leading a party and what is needed to attract more voters!
Steele and Jindal are the "new" face of the GOP - people of color with their both their feet in their mouths. As an Indian American, I find it embarrassing to see Jindal sing-songing his BS on behalf of the rich, white man's party... talk about being a houseboy.
Palin, Steele and Jindal: The GOP's "Trinty of Tokenism." LOL!
There is nothing less cool than someone from the party of rich old white men trying to act like he and his party are are hip. Steele has bombed worse than Jindal did.
The GOP's affirmative action plan is backfiring on purpose. Except the people it's backfiring on-- Steele, Jindal, etc-- seem to have missed that memo. Social marketing at it's scuzziest.
Okay that's it. I am writing to Michael Steele. The GOP members of color need to be more vocal. I want to make a television ad. This is PISSSING ME OFF. So I am an uncle tom too I guess. I am gonna do something about this.
| 578 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:25:54am |
| 579 |
nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:25:58am |
re: #573 loppyd
Mornin' Lizard Nation....
I like my yogurt with fruit on the bottom. Oh yoga...never mind.
| 580 |
SteveC Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:26:11am |
re: #520 soxfan4life
From any encounters I've ever had with liberals the only understanding they acknowledge is when you agree with them. every thing else is met with hostility and personal insults. I guess when they can't back up their arguments with facts they resort to insults.
It certainly seems that way. I was on a CHD Advocacy trip when a friend of mine said "All the Blue States ought to cut and run, and just leave those Red State Rejects to suffer." All his local buddies jumped in with their various opinions, including this young lady woman FEMALE who was sure that inbreeding was the national pastime... and probably a reason that so many Southern kids are born with Heart Defects. I finally said I was going home... to South Carolina. Tonight. And I'd call my bank and stop payment on the check I had already given them.
They want me to come back next year and speak; They'll even cover my expenses. I'm sure it's a "kiss and make up" offer. I love my Cardiac Kids, but I'll never lift a finger to help that organization again.
| 581 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:26:48am |
re: #571 Taqiyyotomist
You are reading a whole lot of crap into it which is not there. That's just stupid.
| 582 |
Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:27:12am |
re: #568 Lincolntf
My final four will probably look a lot like Hoosier's. But, thanks for the reminder about OK. I always neglect at least one Western team.
I've always said if Stanford wins the national Championship I'll run naked down the street with tree branches duct taped to me..
I'm not really to worried about having to do that..
Heck..Even when we had the Collins twins Stanford faired poorly in the tournament.. It's like rooting for the Cubs
| 584 |
gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:27:20am |
re: #579 nevergiveup
I like my yogurt with fruit on the bottom. Oh yoga...never mind.
I really don't think that's allowed in any Muslim country!
| 585 |
OldLineTexan Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:27:21am |
Stray thought:
Sleeps with the fishes sounds ominous.
Sleeps with the sea kittens sounds like fun.
/I see a Mafia rebranding opportunity
| 586 |
godfrey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:27:33am |
re: #562 Kenneth
I object to "Let It Be" very strongly as an expression of moral passivity, what William James called a "moral holiday":
What do believers in the Absolute mean by saving that their belief affords them comfort? They mean that since in the Absolute finite evil is ‘overruled’ already, we may, therefore, whenever we wish, treat the temporal as if it were potentially the eternal, be sure that we can trust its outcome, and, without sin, dismiss our fear and drop the worry of our finite responsibility. In short, they mean that we have a right ever and anon to take a moral holiday, to let the world wag in its own way, feeling that its issues are in better hands than ours and are none of our business.
One should be reminded of Burke's dictum that "the only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing."
Of course we should all learn equanimity and accept that we cannot change everything all at once. (Unless we are Obama.) Of course we should not be dour and self-righteous and joyless. But it is disgusting to drape moral passivity with the trappings of religious faith and call it "profundity." It is emphatically not.
| 588 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:28:02am |
re: #579 nevergiveup
I like my yogurt with fruit on the bottom. Oh yoga...never mind.
All kidding aside, I recently switched from Stonyfield Farm yogurt to Chobani Greek. It's deeelicious!
| 589 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:28:09am |
re: #570 WriterMom
Good morning.. I'll send you an email pronto.
| 590 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:28:51am |
re: #408 ziggyelman
Fuck BarackObama saw it on another website before the election. Cracked me up once I figured it out...you could wear that, have his picture above it, and his cultists would still give the thumbs up.
I'd rather go naked.
| 591 |
OldLineTexan Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:29:24am |
re: #588 loppyd
All kidding aside, I recently switched from Stonyfield Farm yogurt to Chobani Greek. It's deeelicious!
How did that help Michelle's kids?
/
| 592 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:29:55am |
re: #567 VioletTiger
He said he was going to redistribute the wealth. It was the one true thing he said, but nobody believed it! (except us, of course)
That is true. He is who he said he is, noone should be shocked.
There has to be a shift in the House in 2010, or God help us.
| 593 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:30:09am |
re: #418 Chicago Blonde
OMG! You snuck out huh?
OK, I'll let Mr. Blonde know. I'm being given darvocet. I'm having bone loss corrected too.
With that same procedure? I remember it was very, very painful. And, I had to wear a mouth-guard at night for a long time to prevent any grinding of my teeth.
| 594 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:30:16am |
re: #548 Ford_Prefect
Not Duke. Oklahoma. UConn has a real shot this year.
Uconn men and women have a real shot. The women are like 27-0, I think.
| 595 |
Ojoe Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:30:18am |
re: #577 Afrocity
Check out the Whig party!
www dot ModernWhig dot org
I think both main parties are fatally compromised by their fringe elements, & as the number 2 has no center, with only 2 parties, moderate people have no place to go. (Too many commas in that sentence.)
And good governance is moderate governance.
Just my 2 cents.
| 596 |
OldLineTexan Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:30:19am |
re: #590 MandyManners
I'd rather go naked.
I managed to upding you while sitting on my typing hands.
| 597 |
VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:30:27am |
re: #577 Afrocity
I am sure you have more company than you imagine. One of the hardest things to do is to go against 'expectations'.
| 598 |
SteveC Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:31:18am |
re: #529 Lincolntf
There have been some GREAT college games in the last week or so, no? ACC and Big East particularly. I'm in hog heaven waiting for the tournament.
ACC is going to sell tickets to the public for the first time since 1966. Economy shot the ticket pricing structure to hell and gone.
| 599 |
Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:31:18am |
re: #588 loppyd
All kidding aside, I recently switched from Stonyfield Farm yogurt to Chobani Greek. It's deeelicious!
{Loppyd} I think yogurt should be it's own food group...I can't eat enough of it...Now I'm getting hungary.
/Hope today finds you well
| 600 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:31:27am |
| 601 |
gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:31:40am |
| 602 |
vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:31:45am |
Brother. What a way to start the day. One of my coworkers broke up with his girlfriend. When he went to her apartment to get his things, she stabbed him in the back and punctured a lung. He's in the hospital now. He's okay, I think, but what a crappy way to start the day.
| 603 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:31:50am |
| 604 |
Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:31:55am |
re: #583 Kenneth
You go girl!
People need to see who we are. I think the Black Repu Assn, has been too silent. We need to call these racist out. I am going to write O'reilly and Hannity too. Because this sort of thing will set race relations back. Essentially if you are not a liberal, then you must be a fake. Which is racist thinking that all blacks, all women, all minorities, all gays must belong to the left.
| 605 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:32:32am |
re: #599 HoosierHoops
{Loppyd} I think yogurt should be it's own food group...I can't eat enough of it...Now I'm getting hungary.
/Hope today finds you well
{Hoosier}
I used to love it, then I hated it. Now I love it again.
I am well. Finally!
Hope you are having a fabulous Friday so far.
| 606 |
Ojoe Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:32:44am |
re: #599 HoosierHoops
Try a "Buggs Bunny" : Vanilla yogurt & carrot juice mixed about 50-50.
A powerful energy drink.
| 607 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:32:52am |
re: #602 vxbush
Brother. What a way to start the day. One of my coworkers broke up with his girlfriend. When he went to her apartment to get his things, she stabbed him in the back and punctured a lung. He's in the hospital now. He's okay, I think, but what a crappy way to start the day.
Good Lord.
| 608 |
Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:33:01am |
re: #602 vxbush
Brother. What a way to start the day. One of my coworkers broke up with his girlfriend. When he went to her apartment to get his things, she stabbed him in the back and punctured a lung. He's in the hospital now. He's okay, I think, but what a crappy way to start the day.
That's awful. Presumably this ex-girlfriend is now in jail?
| 609 |
nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:33:11am |
re: #598 SteveC
ACC is going to sell tickets to the public for the first time since 1966. Economy shot the ticket pricing structure to hell and gone.
The Yankees are advertising prime seats still available in the NY Post.
| 611 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:33:34am |
re: #586 godfrey
I don't hear the song as a call to moral passivity. It does tell people they can find solace in faith for things you cannot change, such as a sick & dying loved one. Sometimes the morally active thing to do is to accept the inevitable with grace. And by "grace" I don't mean good manners or passivity, but by living, acting and believing in a higher moral purpose.
| 613 |
Lincolntf Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:34:00am |
re: #582 HoosierHoops
I know how you feel. I'm a BC fan, and they are always almost contenders, but they've never made a real serious run at the title, despite countless future NBA players.
I'd consider making the Sweet 16 a triumph, never mind winning the whole enchilada.
| 614 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:34:04am |
re: #504 _RememberTonyC
I have a breakthrough to report ...
My uber Liberal wife actually listened this morning when I asked her if she had looked at any of the budget stuff? I told her that we were screwed, but that our KIDS were really screwed. That seemed to get her attention. Anyone trying to convert liberal moms should appeal to their responsibility for the kids and passing on a good standard of living to them.
Dads, too.
| 616 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:34:14am |
re: #609 nevergiveup
The Yankees are advertising prime seats still available in the NY Post.
I'm guessing A-Fraud's cousin will not be allowed to purchase them.
| 617 |
Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:34:21am |
re: #557 Taqiyyotomist
Taken into consideration. I'll refrain from posting such thoughts online. You're right, and maybe he would have seen the light in later days.
Thank you. You are a gentleman.
| 618 |
VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:34:30am |
Market falling again today.
Yes, Mr. Obama, it WAS something you said.
| 619 |
OldLineTexan Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:34:49am |
re: #617 Ford_Prefect
Thank you. You are a gentleman.
Please don't tell his mother!
/Old Three Stooges line
| 621 |
nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:35:07am |
re: #616 loppyd
I'm guessing A-Fraud's cousin will not be allowed to purchase them.
Aye, just remember A-Rods personal trainer also trained Ortiz.
| 622 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:35:16am |
re: #612 Ojoe
Jail time for sweetie.
I've never understood why anyone would do something like that. So you don't want to be with me? Fine. Your loss.
| 623 |
Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:35:40am |
re: #594 Wishing
Uconn men and women have a real shot. The women are like 27-0, I think.
The women are a machine. They rolled over Georgia, who was ranked third at the time IIRC.
| 624 |
vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:36:03am |
Oh, and this guy did a tour in Iraq in the Marines, and survived that. Then he comes home, his wife divorces him, tries to prevent him from having visitation rights to his son (rebuffed in the courts and at DCFS, thank goodness), and then this. He is not feeling so great being back in the regular world.
| 625 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:36:04am |
re: #618 VioletTiger
Market falling again today.
Yes, Mr. Obama, it WAS something you said.
Going below 7000 today, do you think? (not far to fall!)
| 626 |
godfrey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:36:08am |
re: #577 Afrocity
After Katrina's destruction of the 9th Ward, a prominent Democrat in Louisiana surveyed the damage and said, "no wonder it happened: look at where we had them living." The Democratic Party is, and has always been, the party of the plantation.
Democrats are now enlarging the plantation to include the entire USA.
We remember that it was the Klansmen's party of choice. MLK was a Republican. We are individuals with the same inherent dignity, and we all should live in a country where our effort, education, and risk are rewarded. That is how we grow as individuals, and how we grow together as a vivid, diverse, creative culture.
| 627 |
gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:36:09am |
re: #604 Afrocity
People need to see who we are. I think the Black Repu Assn, has been too silent. We need to call these racist out. I am going to write O'reilly and Hannity too. Because this sort of thing will set race relations back. Essentially if you are not a liberal, then you must be a fake. Which is racist thinking that all blacks, all women, all minorities, all gays must belong to the left.
It is so obvious that the left lumps African-Americans into one group. You couldn't possibly be individuals, with your own thoughts and ideas and uniqueness. You belong to a group.
////
They are not stupid, why don't they see this obvious stereotyping for the racism that it is!
| 629 |
OldLineTexan Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:36:11am |
re: #622 loppyd
I've never understood why anyone would do something like that. So you don't want to be with me? Fine. Your loss.
I had it explained to me this way, once.
There's a fine line between love and hate; but the opposite of love is not hate; it's indifference.
| 630 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:36:34am |
re: #621 nevergiveup
Aye, just remember A-Rods personal trainer also trained Ortiz.
Ortiz has been pretty vocal in his opposition to steroids - I don't think he's dumb enough to rant in public if his name is on that list. Still, the association is not helpful.
| 631 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:36:49am |
re: #622 loppyd
Nutso butso 'if I can't have you nobody will' stuff. Crazy crazy crazy.
| 633 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:36:53am |
re: #623 Ford_Prefect
The women are a machine. They rolled over Georgia, who was ranked third at the time IIRC.
The women will for sure win the whole thing this year. They are unbeatable. Auriema knows how to field a team.
| 634 |
OldLineTexan Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:37:08am |
re: #624 vxbush
Oh, and this guy did a tour in Iraq in the Marines, and survived that. Then he comes home, his wife divorces him, tries to prevent him from having visitation rights to his son (rebuffed in the courts and at DCFS, thank goodness), and then this. He is not feeling so great being back in the regular world.
Yes, I believe I too would re-up just for the peace and quiet (and relative safety) of the mountains of Afghanistan.
| 635 |
SteveC Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:37:09am |
re: #604 Afrocity
We need to call these racist out. I am going to write O'reilly and Hannity too. Because this sort of thing will set race relations back. Essentially if you are not a liberal, then you must be a fake.
Race relations have already been set back, you can't damage it. The South Carolina Black Legislators walked out of the state senate yesterday as a bill was passed. The bill requires that you have an ID to vote... and if you are "impoverished", South Carolina will even waive the fees you pay to get the ID.
/Dey gonna keep us brothers down by not letting us cheat anymore! Waaaaaaaah!
| 636 |
Ojoe Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:37:19am |
re: #622 loppyd
Those kind of acts just beg for the traditional explanations of sin, evil, temptation, satan, etc.
All true if you ask me.
| 637 |
theheat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:37:53am |
re: #612 Ojoe
I sure hope so. Jeez, that is taking a breakup to the extreme on her part. I hope he comes out okay.
/She was afraid for her life
/He looked at her wrong
/He called her a naughty name
/He needs anger management
/She wants a restraining order
What a nasty bitch.
| 638 |
vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:38:16am |
re: #631 WriterMom
Nutso butso 'if I can't have you nobody will' stuff. Crazy crazy crazy.
I've met her, and while she was a bit of a tough chick, she didn't seem like a nut to me. But I can see her going crazy given the right motive. Apparently she thought this was the right motive. Her stupidity.
| 639 |
nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:38:22am |
re: #630 loppyd
Ortiz has been pretty vocal in his opposition to steroids - I don't think he's dumb enough to rant in public if his name is on that list. Still, the association is not helpful.
I hope not I always liked Ortiz, but Polmero was that stupid.
| 640 |
Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:38:39am |
re: #624 vxbush
Oh, and this guy did a tour in Iraq in the Marines, and survived that. Then he comes home, his wife divorces him, tries to prevent him from having visitation rights to his son (rebuffed in the courts and at DCFS, thank goodness), and then this. He is not feeling so great being back in the regular world.
Aaaargh. Just awful. My thoughts are with him for a speedy recovery and success back in the regular world. I hope he fights tooth-and-nail for his rights regarding his son.
| 641 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:38:46am |
re: #620 vxbush
I should hope so, but right now I'm more worried about him. I'm planning on going over to see him at lunchtime.
Of course. For his safety he should take out a restraining order and hopefully the judge will order that she be held and order some sort of mental eval of her.
| 642 |
abolitionist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:38:47am |
re: #305 ziggyelman
... I'm going to be on painkillers and couch-surfing for 48-72 hours after that and I was hoping you could give me some good movies to watch while I'm recovering. ...
Some of my fav's:
The Sandlot - about young boys who like baseball, growing up
A League of Their Own - young women who like baseball, growing up
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Once Upon a Time in the West
Patton
Doctor Zhivago
Lonesome Dove
The Right Stuff - The original US Mercury 7 astronauts
Sword of Gideon - Chronicles a Mossad team hand picked to hunt down the terrorists involved in the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre of Israeli athletes. Based on the book Vengeance (Munich is a recent remake)
The Crossing - A dramatization of George Washington's perilous gamble of crossing the Delaware River and attacking the British forces at Trenton. (TV - 2000)
Ascent of Man - An account of man's development through his scientific and technological achievements; labor-of-love documentary by Jacob Bronowski; opening scene is Mesopotamia (Iraq), where (he says) agriculture, civilization and wars (as organized theft) began
Alien - one of the scariest movies I've seen
Idiocracy - very funny; also very scary
GATTACA
| 643 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:38:54am |
NOM NOM NOM...
TOFURKEY!
(drool)
| 644 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:39:09am |
re: #639 nevergiveup
I hope not I always liked Ortiz, but Polmero was that stupid.
It would crush me.
| 645 |
Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:39:39am |
re: #606 Ojoe
Try a "Buggs Bunny" : Vanilla yogurt & carrot juice mixed about 50-50.
A powerful energy drink.
That combo just sounds wrong...LOL
Fruit and yogurt together..The way God intended it to be..
| 647 |
nyc redneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:39:50am |
re: #577 Afrocity
Okay that's it. I am writing to Michael Steele. The GOP members of color need to be more vocal. I want to make a television ad. This is PISSSING ME OFF. So I am an uncle tom too I guess. I am gonna do something about this.
there are a lot of people who don't know that for 200 yrs. it was the dems. who terrorized black people w/ lynchings and segregation. the KKK was a terrorist arm of the dem party.
the msm needs to ask the dems to apologize for their racist past.
which is still going on. treating african americans, now like children is a stealth way to keep control.
look how pathetic that old gal was begging O for a kitchen,
that was infuriating and heartbreaking.
it's not supposed to be this way in america.
| 648 |
DistantThunder Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:40:10am |
re: #277 3 wood
We will see tax revenues plummet.
People making over $250,000 a year are not dumb and they will make adjustments to their income taxability to keep from losing their wealth.
Standby and watch as the definition of "rich" gets defined down. My guess is pretty soon anybody making more than about $50,000 a year will be in the crosshairs.
As somebody calculated yesterday, to balance this budget you have to confiscate every dime made by people above $75,000 a year.
This is going to cause even more selling pressure in the market as the prospect of higher taxes will raise the required return investors will demand on their investments.
If that return in not there, they will not hold the investment, but will dump out and put their money in something less risky
A report said that regardless of the tax rate, the average revenue that people pay after they figure out loopholes etc, is 18%. People make the adjustments necessary to pay only the minimal amount of tax.
| 649 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:40:24am |
re: #577 Afrocity
Other than raising taxes, pimping unions, and endlessly insisting government run health care is the answer - the left are devoid of logic and critical thinking. They must rely on their base knee-jerk instincts that blindly vilify anyone who isn't the mirror image of their group-think.
The cannot articulate why they hate Steele or Jindal in anything but racist terms.
| 650 |
Bumr50 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:40:37am |
re: #635 SteveC
Imagine the power that could be harnessed for good if the anger in the young black community could be redirected to the truth.
| 651 |
Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:40:53am |
re: #626 godfrey
I think a documentary or TV program is in order. I am writing to Michael Steele. I would participate in an ad that says
I am ___ and I am a black republican.
I am ____ and I am Asian American and a Republican
I am _______ I am gay and a Reublican
...Surprised?
etc, etc,
| 652 |
Ojoe Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:40:56am |
re: #642 abolitionist
If you want to laugh, try Monty Python's "The Holy Grail".
| 653 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:41:07am |
re: #602 vxbush
Brother. What a way to start the day. One of my coworkers broke up with his girlfriend. When he went to her apartment to get his things, she stabbed him in the back and punctured a lung. He's in the hospital now. He's okay, I think, but what a crappy way to start the day.
I hope she wears an orange jumpsuit for a very, very long time.
| 654 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:41:08am |
| 655 |
VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:41:13am |
re: #625 Wishing
Going below 7000 today, do you think? (not far to fall!)
It's a real possibility.
I had hoped that things would pick up. Seriously wish I had gotten out of things last fall.
| 656 |
DistantThunder Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:41:21am |
re: #608 Leonidas Hoplite
That's awful. Presumably this ex-girlfriend is now in jail?
I hope this means that he gets custody of his son.
| 657 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:42:14am |
re: #632 godfrey
After "Imagine," I remain suspicious.
Let it Be came first.
McCartney wrote Let it Be in 1968.
Imagine was written by Lennon, in 1971.
Two very different songs by two very different artists.
| 658 |
SteveC Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:42:22am |
AHHHHH! Call 1822!
I turned the TV on, and ROSIE is on Fox News! My Eyes! My Braaaaain! Call 1822!
/Call 1822, or call 911 twice!
| 659 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:42:35am |
re: #647 nyc redneck
I have a friend who really put it amazingly well. She said because people have no real spirituality, no real faith, they think money is G-d. So, that's why liberals think that throwing money at something is going to make it better. Here-we give you this offering of $$$ it will make it all better, because it's G-dly, it is G-d. But it's not. And it screws everything up everytime. There is NOTHING money can buy that can replace spirituality, the need for people to behave responsibly and morally as individuals and make their individual contributions to society.
| 660 |
Ojoe Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:42:53am |
re: #648 DistantThunder
Heck, with the economy right now, I am generating no tax revenue at all in my architecture office, because I have no work (1 man office).
| 661 |
Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:42:53am |
re: #633 Wishing
The women will for sure win the whole thing this year. They are unbeatable. Auriema knows how to field a team.
And on top of being great players, 9 of them are on the dean's list and their best player, Maya Moore, was named as a national first team academic all American.
| 662 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:43:09am |
re: #623 Ford_Prefect
The women are a machine. They rolled over Georgia, who was ranked third at the time IIRC.
What about UTK?
| 663 |
vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:43:11am |
re: #656 DistantThunder
I hope this means that he gets custody of his son.
The ex-girlfriend isn't the mother of his son; that's another woman. And he still has rights for visitation, despite her attempts. But I have no idea if the police have arrested the ex-girlfriend or not. It may be time to peruse the police blotter today....
| 666 |
Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:43:59am |
re: #623 Ford_Prefect
The women are a machine. They rolled over Georgia, who was ranked third at the time IIRC.
Have Tenn and UConn played against each other yet? I think it's great that Pat is the winningest coach of all time..
| 668 |
OldLineTexan Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:44:09am |
re: #654 loppyd
re: #631 WriterMom
re: #629 OldLineTexan
You would not believe how much of this stuff I see. We had a client smash her car into her ex-bf's car when she saw him with his new gf.
I worked in Clear Lake when a woman, upon seeing her husband exit a hotel with a girlfriend, ran him over. Several times!
| 669 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:44:25am |
re: #624 vxbush
Oh, and this guy did a tour in Iraq in the Marines, and survived that. Then he comes home, his wife divorces him, tries to prevent him from having visitation rights to his son (rebuffed in the courts and at DCFS, thank goodness), and then this. He is not feeling so great being back in the regular world.
Oh, wow. At least over there he knew the shit could hit the fan at any time but, who'd expect a knife in the back at home?
| 670 |
Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:44:30am |
| 671 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:44:40am |
re: #661 Ford_Prefect
And on top of being great players, 9 of them are on the dean's list and their best player, Maya Moore, was named as a national first team academic all American.
I take it you are a fan as well? My hubby was a Prof. at UCONN, and though we live in the Pat Summit state, we remain Huskies at heart!
| 673 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:44:50am |
re: #668 OldLineTexan
I worked in Clear Lake when a woman, upon seeing her husband exit a hotel with a girlfriend, ran him over. Several times!
Was that the dentist? I remember something about that in Texas?
| 674 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:44:52am |
re: #602 vxbush
Brother. What a way to start the day. One of my coworkers broke up with his girlfriend. When he went to her apartment to get his things, she stabbed him in the back and punctured a lung. He's in the hospital now. He's okay, I think, but what a crappy way to start the day.
Good grief!
Crappy is an understatement!
| 675 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:45:17am |
| 676 |
Bumr50 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:45:28am |
re: #651 Afrocity
I'm still up in the air on Steele.
While well-intentioned, his comments that the party needs to become "hip-hop" (can't remember exact quote) came off as phony to me.
I've been working a lot. Does anyone know if he speaks at CPAC and when?
| 677 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:45:34am |
re: #666 HoosierHoops
Have Tenn and UConn played against each other yet? I think it's great that Pat is the winningest coach of all time..
Pat is a terrific coach, but she put an end to the TN/Uconn games a few years back. Sad too, because they were ALWAYS exciting games, never a blow-out.
| 678 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:45:53am |
WriterMom... got you message, and thanks a million.
| 679 |
Ojoe Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:45:59am |
re: #659 WriterMom
Absolutely true. It is not possible to serve two masters. When mammon is the god actually worshipped, automatic sanctions come into play after a while. In the bigger picture, thank the real G-d for designing those sanctions into the operation of things. Now we have a chance to rethink our priorities as a nation. It could be so easy if we held the right goals.
| 681 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:46:10am |
re: #559 VioletTiger
How is Australia fairing in these tough times?
Hi, we're on the road to *equality, fairness, hope and change* along with you
It's extremely depressing to watch our country being destroyed by a bunch of spin merchants
| 682 |
Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:46:44am |
re: #666 HoosierHoops
Have Tenn and UConn played against each other yet? I think it's great that Pat is the winningest coach of all time..
They haven't, but this is an 'off' year for Tenn. Which means they are only in the top 20 and not the top 2.
| 683 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:46:45am |
re: #635 SteveC
Race relations have already been set back, you can't damage it. The South Carolina Black Legislators walked out of the state senate yesterday as a bill was passed. The bill requires that you have an ID to vote... and if you are "impoverished", South Carolina will even waive the fees you pay to get the ID.
/Dey gonna keep us brothers down by not letting us cheat anymore! Waaaaaaaah!
ACORN wasn't there to raise hell before the vote?
| 684 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:47:08am |
re: #676 Bumr50
I'm still up in the air on Steele.
While well-intentioned, his comments that the party needs to become "hip-hop" (can't remember exact quote) came off as phony to me.
I've been working a lot. Does anyone know if he speaks at CPAC and when?
Steele was on the radio this AM, filling in for Bennett. He had some great stuff to say, but I only caught some of the program.
| 685 |
Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:47:11am |
re: #671 Wishing
I take it you are a fan as well? My hubby was a Prof. at UCONN, and though we live in the Pat Summit state, we remain Huskies at heart!
Good for you!
| 686 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:47:20am |
re: #675 loppyd
Well, she is hot-definitely. And her voice is something else. You can share the WriterMom rule: looky no touchy.
| 687 |
Bumr50 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:47:53am |
Market plummeting. Maybe that G. Gordon Liddy is onto something...
| 688 |
albusteve Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:47:59am |
re: #657 Kenneth
Let it Be came first.
McCartney wrote Let it Be in 1968.
Imagine was written by Lennon, in 1971.
Two very different songs by two very different artists.
this whole argument is so bizzare....they were musicians writing all kinds of stuff...Lennons political agenda is way overblown....'Imagine' is just whimsical petry
| 689 |
Throbert McGee Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:48:04am |
I object to The Beetles' "Letter B" very strongly as Jim Henson's thinly veiled apologia for the Khmer Rouge:
♪♫
"When I find I can't remember
What comes after 'A'
And be-fore 'C',
My mother always whispers: Letter B!
Letter B, letter B, letter B, letter B!
The buh-buh-buh of B-words, letter B!"
♪♫
| 690 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:48:11am |
re: #650 Bumr50
Imagine the power that could be harnessed for good if the anger in the young black community could be redirected to the truth.
It would be a bad time for the DNC.
| 691 |
aggieann Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:48:26am |
"People making over $250,000 a year are not dumb and they will make adjustments to their income taxability to keep from losing their wealth."
THIS x 100! I can't believe that this is not obvious to every single policymaker.
I enjoyed watching the Jeeves and Wooster series, starring Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, when I was recovering from surgery. They capture the charm and silliness of the P.G. Wodehouse books perfectly.
| 692 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:48:31am |
re: #678 Kenneth
Kenneth, you can call that person to set it up, because she has the contacts and she says is really, really good.
| 693 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:48:52am |
Bend Over.....Here It Comes.
Jake Tapper is the bee in the Dough Boy's bonnet. I can't wait to read or see his WH briefing today.
I'm not going to put in the quotation mode so it's easier to read. Not easier to swallow, though.
**********************************************************
Obama's Budget: Almost $1 Trillion in New Taxes Over Next 10 yrs, Starting 2011
1) On people making more than $250,000.
$338 billion - Bush tax cuts expire
$179 billlion - eliminate itemized deduction
$118 billion - capital gains tax hike
Total: $636 billion/10 years
2) Businesses:
$17 billion - Reinstate Superfund taxes
$24 billion - tax carried-interest as income
$5 billion - codify "economic substance doctrine"
$61 billion - repeal LIFO
$210 billion - international enforcement, reform deferral, other tax reform
$4 billion - information reporting for rental payments
$5.3 billion - excise tax on Gulf of Mexico oil and gas
$3.4 billion - repeal expensing of tangible drilling costs
$62 million - repeal deduction for tertiary injectants
$49 million - repeal passive loss exception for working interests in oil and natural gas properties
$13 billion - repeal manufacturing tax deduction for oil and natural gas companies
$1 billion - increase to 7 years geological and geophysical amortization period for independent producers
$882 million - eliminate advanced earned income tax credit
Total: $353 billion/10 years
| 694 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:49:11am |
(a whizz-by post ... gotta get off to a client's)
Article in today's J-post: "The English town of Worcester is seeking to twin itself with Gaza City in a gesture of solidarity with the Palestinian people, an official there said Thursday."
In other news, the spelling of the town's name is being changed to Worster.
Bye, all.
| 695 |
VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:49:14am |
re: #681 aussiemagpie
Oh no. I thought perhaps things were saner out there.
| 696 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:49:15am |
re: #689 Throbert McGee
Have you seen the Nora Jones one about Letter Y? It's adorable.
| 697 |
Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:49:21am |
re: #676 Bumr50
phony in what way? I am just curious. Hip-hop as a concept is not owned by any particular race or class. Otherwise Eminem or Kid Rock have no business on stage. A person be able to jest w/o being called an uncle Tom or fake black person. Not insinuating that you implied this but I am just saying.
| 698 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:49:46am |
re: #670 Ford_Prefect
UTK?
University of Tennessee at Knoxville. The women usually have a strong team but, I've not kept up with it this year.
| 699 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:50:05am |
re: #686 WriterMom
Well, she is hot-definitely. And her voice is something else. You can share the WriterMom rule: looky no touchy.
The loppyd rule: you can peruse the menu but you may not order.
She has amazing legs....
| 700 |
nyc redneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:50:20am |
re: #659 WriterMom
I have a friend who really put it amazingly well. She said because people have no real spirituality, no real faith, they think money is G-d. So, that's why liberals think that throwing money at something is going to make it better. Here-we give you this offering of $$$ it will make it all better, because it's G-dly, it is G-d. But it's not. And it screws everything up everytime. There is NOTHING money can buy that can replace spirituality, the need for people to behave responsibly and morally as individuals and make their individual contributions to society.
exactly,
and this leaves the recipients empty, unhappy and living from a victim status.
dems are basically stopping people from living fulfilling lives.
and O is seizing the opportunity to do more harm.
| 701 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:50:49am |
re: #681 aussiemagpie
Hi, we're on the road to *equality, fairness, hope and change* along with you
It's extremely depressing to watch our country being destroyed by a bunch of spin merchants
join the club!
{aussie}
| 702 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:50:56am |
Good Morning and Happy Friday, {all y'all}.
Gotta keep our spirits up despite the gloom and doom that is the Obama administration.
| 703 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:51:02am |
the democrats are shredding the constitution.
[Link: pajamasmedia.com...]
| 704 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:51:03am |
re: #682 Ford_Prefect
They haven't, but this is an 'off' year for Tenn. Which means they are only in the top 20 and not the top 2.
Well, shit.
| 705 |
albusteve Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:51:58am |
re: #703 FrogMarch
the democrats are shredding the constitution.
[Link: pajamasmedia.com...]
I won
I One
etc
| 706 |
Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:52:12am |
I have a silly question. Is there a diversity or minority coalition for the RNC? Rather than just ethnic ones like "black republicans", "women republicans"? If so I would like to contact them.
| 708 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:53:06am |
re: #702 redstateredneck
Good Morning and Happy Friday, {all y'all}.
Gotta keep our spirits up despite the gloom and doom that is the Obama administration.
Happy Friday {redstate}
I'll never let them steal my laughter!
| 709 |
gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:53:17am |
re: #700 nyc redneck
exactly,
and this leaves the recipients empty, unhappy and living from a victim status.
dems are basically stopping people from living fulfilling lives.
and O is seizing the opportunity to do more harm.
There are many VERY religious AAs, so it leaves one to wonder how this happens. Their churches are too much like Rev. Wright's? The media doesn't enlighten anyone with the truth? I guess it doesn't leave one to wonder after all.
| 710 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:53:36am |
Hey Lizards, it's been a rough few days for me. We had to take my Mom back to the hospital on Wednesday. She hadn't been eating or drinking enough & needed to be medically stabilized. She's due to be released today, but we don't know what the next step will be. Unfortunately, the mental health section of the hospital that she's at doesn't accept her insurance, but she can't go home if she continues on the path that she has been headed. I'm expecting a call from the hospital soon so we can discuss our options. Please say a prayer for her & me & my brother.
| 711 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:54:28am |
| 712 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:54:45am |
re: #708 loppyd
Happy Friday {redstate}
I'll never let them steal my laughter!
That's the spirit, girl!
| 713 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:54:49am |
re: #710 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
You got it...may the Most High grant you much wisdom and many options.
| 714 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:55:39am |
re: #695 VioletTiger
Oh no. I thought perhaps things were saner out there.
Sadly no - we're being stimulated too :-)
| 715 |
Bumr50 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:55:46am |
re: #697 Afrocity
I meant that the statement seemed a bit forced. More in a Grandpa kind of way. Do you know what I'm saying? It wasn't the "hip-hop" itself.
Kind of like an older person trying to comprehend a text message after years of having a wall phone.
My point was that honesty is paramount.
| 716 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:55:56am |
re: #710 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Praying for {y'all}. Went throught the same thing with my mother a few years ago. It's really hard; I know.
| 717 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:56:12am |
This chick and Joe Biden might be soul mates....
CNN'S Kyra Phillips to Stevie Wonder: 'Come Back and See Us Again, OK?'
| 718 |
gymmom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:56:32am |
re: #710 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Will do. When I worked, it was with the elderly in healthcare. Our elderly are to be cherished no matter what their state in life. Good luck, I know you will need it.
| 719 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:56:47am |
re: #710 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
You will get through this, I am certain of it. And you're a good man for being there for your mom.
| 720 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:56:57am |
| 721 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:57:07am |
re: #701 loppyd
join the club!
{aussie}
Hi {lopps}
We can be overtaxed together now while we get all equalised :-)
| 722 |
Gretchen Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:58:07am |
re: #691 aggieann
"People making over $250,000 a year are not dumb and they will make adjustments to their income taxability to keep from losing their wealth."
Or if they are Democrats like Gietner, Rangel and Daschle they just won't pay...
| 723 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:58:17am |
re: #710 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Hey Lizards, it's been a rough few days for me. We had to take my Mom back to the hospital on Wednesday. She hadn't been eating or drinking enough & needed to be medically stabilized. She's due to be released today, but we don't know what the next step will be. Unfortunately, the mental health section of the hospital that she's at doesn't accept her insurance, but she can't go home if she continues on the path that she has been headed. I'm expecting a call from the hospital soon so we can discuss our options. Please say a prayer for her & me & my brother.
Will do.
I don't understand why the mental health section doesn't accept the insurance that the rest of the hospital accepts. To me, that's the same as the maternity department not accepting the same insurance as the rest of the hospital.
| 724 |
Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:58:18am |
re: #711 MandyManners
Thanks Mandy. Brace yourself ! The GOP page had Steele and Jindal on it. Wow the liberals must be calling the NAACP now.
Also the RNC is hiring for Michael Steele. Check it out.
| 725 |
Bumr50 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:58:46am |
| 726 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:58:50am |
re: #721 aussiemagpie
Hi {lopps}
We can be overtaxed together now while we get all equalised :-)
We'll be ok. It's just going to suck really really badly before it does.
| 727 |
Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:58:50am |
Yet another good read courtesy of Victor Davis Hanson...
But such foolish criticism was exactly the sort leveled against the Bush security protocols by candidate Obama. And so almost at the minute he assumed governance, the now President Obama discovered that his Bush the Constitution-shredder had been a clumsy caricature of Bush the sober commander-in-chief. For Obama on the stump, the choices were endless; in the Oval Office suddenly only bad and worse. So the new president, the favorite of the ACLU, is now in the ironic position of maintaining the hated Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act reforms, keeping the repugnant Patriot Act, retaining “extraordinary renditions,” and continuing — task forces and promises aside — operation of the Gulag at Guantanamo.
There were many legitimate critiques of the Iraq war. But insisting, as Barack Obama did, that we invaded recklessly and in haste was not one of them. From the fall of the Taliban in December 2001 to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003, the Bush administration deliberately and in public fashion sought debate in the Congress for over a year, received bipartisan authorization, and tried for months to win sanction from the United Nations.
In contrast, Barack Obama immediately upon entering office demanded the largest government expansion in the history of the nation. The staggering debt program will require nearly a trillion dollars in borrowing to fund all sorts of entitlements and redistributive efforts, and in revolutionary fashion redefine the role of government itself. Obama pronounced the current economic crisis the moral equivalent of war, and he wanted a national mobilization to meet it — pronto.
But unlike the Bush administration, which took 15 months to prepare the country for a real war in Iraq, the Obama administration gave the public only a few hours to read the final draft of the legislation before it was made into law. Where the polarizing partisan George Bush managed to obtain the vote of majorities in both parties to remove Saddam Hussein, the healing bipartisan Barack Obama lacked the support of even a single Republican in the House and won over a mere three Republicans in the Senate.
Read the whole thing when you have a chance
| 728 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:59:09am |
re: #721 aussiemagpie
Hey, {aussie}! How are you, m'dear?
| 729 |
UFO TOFU Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:59:11am |
re: #702 redstateredneck
Good Morning and Happy Friday, {all y'all}.
Gotta keep our spirits up despite the gloom and doom that is the Obama administration.
I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet.
Okay, maybe that wasn't as quite as uplifting as I thought it would be.
| 730 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:59:11am |
re: #710 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Sorry to hear this. My advice would be to simultaneously call a senior's advocacy centre, or mental health advocy centre-they may have programs and housing options that the hospital is unaware of. Please let us know how things go.
| 731 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:59:21am |
re: #697 Afrocity
phony in what way? I am just curious. Hip-hop as a concept is not owned by any particular race or class. Otherwise Eminem or Kid Rock have no business on stage. A person be able to jest w/o being called an uncle Tom or fake black person. Not insinuating that you implied this but I am just saying.
I don't know about you, but when I hear the words "hip-hop", Bob Dole is the first person who springs to mind.
/
| 732 |
Afrocity Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:59:50am |
| 733 |
SteveC Fri, Feb 27, 2009 6:59:53am |
re: #717 loppyd
This chick and Joe Biden might be soul mates....
CNN'S Kyra Phillips to Stevie Wonder: 'Come Back and See Us Again, OK?'
Ok, CNN.... after that, no more laughing or yappin' when a Southerner says "Ya'll come back now, ya hear?"
| 735 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:00:38am |
re: #729 UFO TOFU
I had the blues because I had no shoes until upon the street, I met a man who had no feet.
Okay, maybe that wasn't as quite as uplifting as I thought it would be.
Kind of a downer, actually {TOFU}!
| 737 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:00:55am |
re: #702 redstateredneck
Good Morning and Happy Friday, {all y'all}.
Gotta keep our spirits up despite the gloom and doom that is the Obama administration.
Hi {redstateredneck}
And we've joined the Constant Crisis Club too!
One good thing, the cricket is on - Aussies v South Africa and it's turning into a good match - second day of the First Test
| 738 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:01:01am |
WTH?
Canadian jets met Russian plane before Obama visit
TORONTO — Canada’s defense minister says fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian bomber in the Arctic on the eve of President Barack Obama’s visit to Ottawa last week.Peter MacKay said Friday that the bomber never made it into Canadian airspace. But he says Canadian CF-18 jets met the bomber in international airspace and sent a "strong signal that they should back off."
He called the timing of the Feb. 18 incident a "strong coincidence."
Obama arrived in Canada the next day.
| 741 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:02:31am |
| 742 |
Bumr50 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:03:07am |
I'm off to fry the fish. Have a good day everyone!
| 743 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:03:07am |
re: #710 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
That's so sad and I hope you can work out what's best for your Mum
Thinking of you....
| 744 |
Spare O'Lake Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:03:26am |
Canadian media giant Canwest Global, owner of the only readable Canadian newspaper - the National Post, is teetering on the edge of bankruptcy.
Apparently advertising revenues have been down a bit lately.
So why can't the effing NYT (or at least The Toronto Star) go under already? There is obviously no fairness in the MSM marketplace.
| 745 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:03:27am |
| 746 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:04:17am |
re: #723 MandyManners
Will do.
I don't understand why the mental health section doesn't accept the insurance that the rest of the hospital accepts. To me, that's the same as the maternity department not accepting the same insurance as the rest of the hospital.
I don't know. I do know that with all I've been going through the past few months, the idea of a single insurance carrier for all that a poor old woman won't have to pay for (yes, socialism) is becoming more appealing for me. if I have to rob the children that I may never have to get care for the Mom that I do have, I'm willing to do it.
| 747 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:04:21am |
re: #731 Occasional Reader
I don't know about you, but when I hear the words "hip-hop", Bob Dole is the first person who springs to mind.
/
For me, it's Karl Rove.
| 748 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:04:32am |
You have to love Howie Carr....
2 Americas - but countless injustices
There are two Americas, only they’re not the two that the lecherous John Edwards described in his doomed campaign for president.The two Americas are the Dreaded Private Sector (DPS), where life grows gloomier by the hour, and the Public Sector, where happy days are here again, especially in Massachusetts. I know, not everyone on a public payroll is living large, but let’s face it, life right now is a lot cushier.
| 749 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:05:03am |
re: #745 Occasional Reader
Isn't it great that the whole world loves us now that we have The One?
"I'd rather be feared than loved" A Bronx Tale
| 750 |
Kosh's Shadow Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:05:10am |
re: #708 loppyd
Happy Friday {redstate}
I'll never let them steal my laughter!
Always look on the bright side of life.
| 751 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:05:25am |
re: #745 Occasional Reader
Isn't it great that the whole world loves us now that we have The One?
They love us so much this was a love tap.
| 752 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:05:42am |
| 753 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:06:03am |
re: #750 Kosh's Shadow
Always look on the bright side of life.
I always do.
If the time ever comes that I don't then be afraid.
:~)
| 754 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:06:11am |
re: #746 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
I don't know. I do know that with all I've been going through the past few months, the idea of a single insurance carrier for all that a poor old woman won't have to pay for (yes, socialism) is becoming more appealing for me. if I have to rob the children that I may never have to get care for the Mom that I do have, I'm willing to do it.
Doesn't Medicare do that?
| 755 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:06:43am |
re: #726 loppyd
We'll be ok. It's just going to suck really really badly before it does.
One certainty - there will be lots of 90 year old working people around (no money to retire))
I'm looking forward to having my walker to lean on when the going gets tough at work :-)
| 756 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:06:43am |
re: #749 Nevergiveup
"I'd rather be feared than loved" A Bronx Tale
I think that was a song lyric too. Punk band.
Now it's going to drive me crazy!
| 757 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:06:59am |
| 758 |
Kosh's Shadow Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:07:26am |
| 759 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:07:29am |
re: #755 aussiemagpie
One certainty - there will be lots of 90 year old working people around (no money to retire))
I'm looking forward to having my walker to lean on when the going gets tough at work :-)
You will be given a government issued scooter.
| 760 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:08:11am |
re: #737 aussiemagpie
Hi {redstateredneck}
And we've joined the Constant Crisis Club too!
One good thing, the cricket is on - Aussies v South Africa and it's turning into a good match - second day of the First Test
You've got cricket and we've got basketball. I hate fricken basketball.
| 761 |
Gretchen Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:08:22am |
Does anyone else think Obama and Co. are trying to ruin the economy? So far they are doing a great job. It was weak before but now it's really tanking big time. The Obama supporters are convinced it is still 100% Bush's fault, not somewhat Bush's fault, but totally his fault and I actually had someone tell me yesterday that the problem is that Obama hasn't spent enough yet. This person is educated, has a financial background, and is middle of the road politically, but voted for Obama.
I think the DC rep thing is a move to eventually get Senators for DC and the other temporary Utah representative will surely be reapportioned to a Democrat stronghold with Obama's Non-Census.
This is all happening so amazingly fast, God help us all.
| 762 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:08:23am |
re: #746 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
I don't know. I do know that with all I've been going through the past few months, the idea of a single insurance carrier for all that a poor old woman won't have to pay for (yes, socialism) is becoming more appealing for me. if I have to rob the children that I may never have to get care for the Mom that I do have, I'm willing to do it.
Dark Side speaking to you, that is.
/attempted Yodaspeak
| 763 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:08:51am |
re: #757 redstateredneck
That was great. Loved it.
But I reserve my right to bitch about American Airlines!
| 765 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:10:13am |
re: #728 redstateredneck
Hey, {aussie}! How are you, m'dear?
Excellent, especially as it's now Saturday :-)
And we're going to the ex's wedding tonight - should be rather interesting
I did offer to be bridesmaid but they knocked me back....
| 766 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:10:43am |
re: #765 aussiemagpie
Excellent, especially as it's now Saturday :-)
And we're going to the ex's wedding tonight - should be rather interesting
I did offer to be bridesmaid but they knocked me back....
I want a full report tomorrow!
| 768 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:11:18am |
re: #763 Occasional Reader
But I reserve my right to bitch about American Airlines!
Just don't force them out of business, I have close 900,000 miles with them.
| 769 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:11:34am |
| 770 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:12:30am |
re: #765 aussiemagpie
Excellent, especially as it's now Saturday :-)
And we're going to the ex's wedding tonight - should be rather interesting
I did offer to be bridesmaid but they knocked me back....
What? I can't believe they turned you down!
:D
| 771 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:12:42am |
re: #768 Nevergiveup
Just don't force them out of business, I have close 900,000 miles with them.
Holy crap! You have that much accumulated and not used? I think they let you fly to Mars with that much mileage. First Class, no less.
| 772 |
VioletTiger Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:12:57am |
re: #710 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Sending prayers. {}
| 773 |
Kosh's Shadow Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:12:57am |
re: #755 aussiemagpie
One certainty - there will be lots of 90 year old working people around (no money to retire))
I'm looking forward to having my walker to lean on when the going gets tough at work :-)
You can stand in the bread lines for people who are working, like in the Soviet Union.
| 775 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:13:44am |
re: #760 redstateredneck
You've got cricket and we've got basketball. I hate fricken basketball.
You prefer the action-packed thrills of cricket?
/
| 776 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:13:56am |
re: #771 Occasional Reader
Holy crap! You have that much accumulated and not used? I think they let you fly to Mars with that much mileage. First Class, no less.
Anyone want to go anywhere?
| 777 |
acwgusa Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:14:14am |
In this era of hope and change:
I'm going to invest my money in guns, hookers, and booze.
Not necessarily in that order.
| 778 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:14:40am |
re: #775 Occasional Reader
You prefer the action-packed thrills of cricket?
/
I don't know anything about cricket except it's not basketball.
| 779 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:15:00am |
re: #771 Occasional Reader
Holy crap! You have that much accumulated and not used? I think they let you fly to Mars with that much mileage. First Class, no less.
About 10 years ago my dad had way over 1,000,000 miles with United.
| 780 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:15:15am |
re: #688 albusteve
Lennon was usually too stoned to think very deeply about what he was writing anyway.
| 781 |
nyc redneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:15:34am |
re: #764 taxfreekiller
Obama,
Master,,, Sir,,,,,
You may be the master and all that, but you only have two hands and one mouth, that and your drones, none of you can make my hands move, my feet step, the seeds drop in the ground, the tilling be done and the harvest you lust for,,,,,, it just may not be there at all.
Commie tool.
Your true,
The Producers
i feel the same way.
i'm just so uninspired to be the little red hen now, and make the cake
and turn it over to O so he can slice it up for his cohorts and let a few crumbs drop from the table for those who have done nothing.
| 782 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:15:35am |
re: #778 redstateredneck
I don't know anything about cricket except it's not basketball.
It has wickets that can get sticky.
| 783 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:15:56am |
| 784 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:15:59am |
re: #776 Nevergiveup
Anyone want to go anywhere?
Sure. Send 'em all to me, I'll make excellent use of them!
BTW, if you hit a million, I believe you get lifetime Executive Platinum status.
| 785 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:16:29am |
I got the email notice that my LGF cookbook is on the way. Yippee! Something to look forward to.
| 786 |
Kosh's Shadow Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:16:36am |
re: #782 MandyManners
It has wickets that can get sticky.
And flat bats.
How long do those cricket matches go? I heard some go on for days.
| 787 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:17:09am |
re: #759 loppyd
You will be given a government issued scooter.
Of course, I want a red one! They go faster I hear....
| 788 |
tfc3rid Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:17:28am |
Incredible...
The Dems and Obama have the audacity to propose a budget for FY 2010 that encompasses ALL of their spread the wealth policies times 100... While we are in the process of economic recession...
It is incredible... It's the end game of complete government domination over people's lives... Those who wanted it will be thrilled. Those who will benefit will be forever grateful to the Dems... The leftists have their majority in perpetuity...
I pray not but I think this is creating a new generation of complete Dem voters...
| 789 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:17:51am |
re: #784 Occasional Reader
Sure. Send 'em all to me, I'll make excellent use of them!
BTW, if you hit a million, I believe you get lifetime Executive Platinum status.
I already hit that. I think over my lifetime I have already used over a million miles. I've flown the family twice to Israel business class. I've flown first Class. And I flew to Italy First class last year.
| 790 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:18:12am |
re: #771 Occasional Reader
Holy crap! You have that much accumulated and not used? I think they let you fly to Mars with that much mileage. First Class, no less.
I have close to 400,000 unused miles. 900,000 is a ton. - I'd get busy on some reservations. (My dad thinks United is going to out of business.)
| 791 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:18:20am |
re: #782 MandyManners
It has wickets that can get sticky.
It's also a grotesque reenactment of a massive, bloody intergalactic war that was fought aeons ago.
(See Hitchhiker's Guide series)
| 792 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:19:32am |
re: #760 redstateredneck
You've got cricket and we've got basketball. I hate fricken basketball.
I love cricket and rugby :-)
I'm so glad my parents brought me to OZ from Austria!
| 793 |
Ann Nonymous Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:19:57am |
I know you guys like to keep track of this creationist stuff here, and I haven't seen this story mentioned yet. Apparently Iowa ("First in the Nation in Education!") has its own stealth creationist bill going in the legislature.
[Link: www.kcci.com...]
"The bill asserts that teaching religious theories of evolution falls under academic freedom.
"It would let teachers at all education levels teach religious theories as science and forbid them from discounting non-science based answers from students."
Non-science based answers? "I worship the cadre of Greek Gods and they state that the universe is only made up of 4 elements" would be an acceptable answer, apparently. On the plus side, I doubt the democrat-controlled legislature would let it pass.
| 794 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:19:57am |
re: #775 Occasional Reader
I have a question for you re. law school, but don't want to pry or have you divulge personal info.
| 795 |
acwgusa Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:20:09am |
re: #788 tfc3rid
Incredible...
The Dems and Obama have the audacity to propose a budget for FY 2010 that encompasses ALL of their spread the wealth policies times 100... While we are in the process of economic recession...
It is incredible... It's the end game of complete government domination over people's lives... Those who wanted it will be thrilled. Those who will benefit will be forever grateful to the Dems... The leftists have their majority in perpetuity...
I pray not but I think this is creating a new generation of complete Dem voters...
I know I'm treading a fine line here, but at what point does a beleaguered American citizenry consider tossing their government outside of normal elections to save the country from itself?
| 796 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:20:27am |
re: #792 aussiemagpie
I love cricket and rugby :-)
I'm so glad my parents brought me to OZ from Austria!
What age were you when you moved?
| 797 |
Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:20:33am |
re: #659 WriterMom
But-you both left out one IMPORTANT point. The LLL try to fix things with OUR money-and do all they can to acquire and keep more for themselves-they don't even pay ther "PATRIOTIC" taxes........:>((
| 799 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:20:41am |
re: #761 Gretchen
Yes. the Cloward Piven strategy. Destroy everything and re-build it in the Cuban/Venezuelan image.
(link h/t - Mandy)
| 800 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:20:42am |
re: #692 WriterMom
I really do appreciate the offer, but there is no point my even trying. Any effort I make to help that person results in that person running in the opposite direction.
| 801 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:20:53am |
re: #787 aussiemagpie
Of course, I want a red one! They go faster I hear....
to the bikes!
/Seinfeld episode.
| 802 |
Aye Pod Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:21:01am |
re: #775 Occasional Reader
You prefer the action-packed thrills of cricket?
/
I predict that 2009 will be the breakthrough year for Shinty. At last, a sport that Scotland will dominate. At least for a year or two till every one else has figured out the rules.
| 803 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:21:36am |
re: #798 taxfreekiller
DOW down 160.
Obama in your wallet 24/7.
If Obama is in my wallet, he is gonna be sorely disappointed.
| 804 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:22:10am |
Somebody asked upthread if anyone else thought that Obama was trying to ruin the economy.
I sure believe it & sometimes I think that, that is a nutty idea.
Why would an American President trash the economy?
Well ,we have never had a POTUS with such little admiration for the Constitution or the Capitalist Economy.
If you read his books, his past speeches & look at his associations, it is reasonable to conclude that BHO wants to destoy the economy to rebuild it into what he considers a more 'fair" Socialist model.
| 805 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:22:24am |
| 806 |
tfc3rid Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:22:44am |
re: #795 acwgusa
I know I'm treading a fine line here, but at what point does a beleaguered American citizenry consider tossing their government outside of normal elections to save the country from itself?
Not going to happen.
As the Constitution is shredded...
My question is: Has Obama violated his oath yet?
| 807 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:23:02am |
re: #766 loppyd
I want a full report tomorrow!
Full report on Sunday night - the wedding is up the coast and we're staying there overnight :-)
The bride is a friend of mine - so which side do we sit on?
| 808 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:23:15am |
re: #804 opnion
Somebody asked upthread if anyone else thought that Obama was trying to ruin the economy.
I sure believe it & sometimes I think that, that is a nutty idea.
Why would an American President trash the economy?
Well ,we have never had a POTUS with such little admiration for the Constitution or the Capitalist Economy.
If you read his books, his past speeches & look at his associations, it is reasonable to conclude that BHO wants to destoy the economy to rebuild it into what he considers a more 'fair" Socialist model.
He wants us to be like Europe. Thanks, but if I wanted to live like a European, I'd move there.
| 809 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:23:40am |
re: #789 Nevergiveup
I already hit that. I think over my lifetime I have already used over a million miles. I've flown the family twice to Israel business class. I've flown first Class. And I flew to Italy First class last year.
I feel like a piker with my 350,000 program miles.
You should USE those suckers... no telling how long the airline will be around, or whether they'll massively change the rules on Aadvantage miles and make them worth a lot less.
| 810 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:24:02am |
re: #807 aussiemagpie
Full report on Sunday night - the wedding is up the coast and we're staying there overnight :-)
The bride is a friend of mine - so which side do we sit on?
It sounds fun. How is the weather today?
Do they have special in the middle seats?
| 812 |
acwgusa Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:24:33am |
re: #806 tfc3rid
Not going to happen.
As the Constitution is shredded...
My question is: Has Obama violated his oath yet?
Considering he never took the oath seriously at the beginning, I'm not sure he can violate it.
| 813 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:24:33am |
Did Abraham Lincoln support the creation of a Jewish state?
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
Abraham Lincoln once promised his Jewish "doctor," Isachar Zacharie, to support the establishment of a Jewish state.
Zacharie was quoted as being shocked, shocked I say, that Hilliary and the Obama administration aren't being nice to Israel.
| 814 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:24:35am |
re: #794 loppyd
I have a question for you re. law school, but don't want to pry or have you divulge personal info.
Okay. What's your question?
| 816 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:24:38am |
re: #770 redstateredneck
What? I can't believe they turned you down!
:D
Yes I was distraught :-) Had the dress ready and all....
| 817 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:24:43am |
re: #802 Jimmah
I predict that 2009 will be the breakthrough year for Shinty. At last, a sport that Scotland will dominate. At least for a year or two till every one else has figured out the rules.
Say what?
| 818 |
Kosh's Shadow Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:24:47am |
re: #802 Jimmah
I predict that 2009 will be the breakthrough year for Shinty. At last, a sport that Scotland will dominate. At least for a year or two till every one else has figured out the rules.
[Video]
The next big game is going to be Muggle Quidditch.
| 820 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:25:37am |
Good morning y'all - from a moderate (56 degrees, going up to 62 degrees) but overcast and rainy Charlotte!
How is everyone today?
| 821 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:25:53am |
re: #783 Nevergiveup
So do most teenage boys.
That reminds me that The Kid spent FIVE MINUTES this morning on his hair. He's eight and is learning the fine art of applying gel.
| 822 |
phoenixgirl Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:26:08am |
re: #820 realwest
good {real} how are you?
| 823 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:26:09am |
re: #809 Occasional Reader
I feel like a piker with my 350,000 program miles.
You should USE those suckers... no telling how long the airline will be around, or whether they'll massively change the rules on Aadvantage miles and make them worth a lot less.
I know I know. It's just my mother in law lives with us and she has Alzheimer's. And I save most of my vacation time for my active duty.
| 824 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:26:16am |
re: #804 opnion
After they run it into the ground the Amerian sheeple will embrace socialism. Yes, oh great one, give me my fair share!
| 825 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:26:38am |
re: #786 Kosh's Shadow
And flat bats.
How long do those cricket matches go? I heard some go on for days.
I wonder how many gallons of tea are consumed at the average game.
| 826 |
phoenixgirl Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:26:52am |
re: #821 MandyManners
is there a girl he's interested in?
| 828 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:27:13am |
re: #773 Kosh's Shadow
You can stand in the bread lines for people who are working, like in the Soviet Union.
Now that's a terrible thought and I just hope people in the US and here wake up soon...
| 829 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:27:15am |
re: #821 MandyManners
That reminds me that The Kid spent FIVE MINUTES this morning on his hair. He's eight and is learning the fine art of applying gel.
"Don't touch the hair!"
-Tony Manero
| 830 |
Kosh's Shadow Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:27:16am |
re: #825 MandyManners
I wonder how many gallons of tea are consumed at the average game.
I guess they can brew tea without being afraid of missing much.
| 831 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:27:23am |
re: #791 Occasional Reader
It's also a grotesque reenactment of a massive, bloody intergalactic war that was fought aeons ago.
(See Hitchhiker's Guide series)
I wish I could remember but, I read it during my stoner days in college.
| 832 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:27:30am |
| 833 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:27:30am |
re: #822 phoenixgirl
Hey {phoenixgirl} glad to hear you're doing well. I'm not doing so hot today, I'm afraid. Just sick and in some pain.
| 835 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:28:26am |
re: #823 Nevergiveup
I know I know. It's just my mother in law lives with us and she has Alzheimer's. And I save most of my vacation time for my active duty.
Of course you know that you can also use the miles to buy stuff.
Hell, with that many miles, you could probably buy the airline.
| 836 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:28:26am |
re: #804 opnion
Somebody asked upthread if anyone else thought that Obama was trying to ruin the economy.
I sure believe it & sometimes I think that, that is a nutty idea.
Why would an American President trash the economy?
Well ,we have never had a POTUS with such little admiration for the Constitution or the Capitalist Economy.
If you read his books, his past speeches & look at his associations, it is reasonable to conclude that BHO wants to destoy the economy to rebuild it into what he considers a more 'fair" Socialist model.
Been reading Cloward-Piven Strategy?
| 837 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:28:34am |
re: #829 Occasional Reader
"Don't touch the hair!"
-Tony Manero
I work on my hair a long time and you hit it.
| 838 |
unreconstructed rebel Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:28:44am |
| 840 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:28:49am |
re: #816 aussiemagpie
Yes I was distraught :-) Had the dress ready and all....
Maybe you'll catch the bouqet!
| 841 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:28:50am |
| 843 |
Aye Pod Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:29:08am |
re: #817 redstateredneck
That's what happened with football - or "soccer" as you guys call it. We invented it, dominated the scene for I dunno about 3 weeks before being overtaken by the rest of the world...lol
| 844 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:29:37am |
re: #808 loppyd
He wants us to be like Europe. Thanks, but if I wanted to live like a European, I'd move there.
Sounds right, but to want that , one has to ignore the European economic failures. The newly liberated countries from the Soviet Block look away from Western Europe to free markets. Obama on the other hand looks to imitate a failed system.
I don't buy into the claims that he is a genuis, but he's not an idiot.
IMO what is driving him is resentment & loathing for the Middle Class.
Hey, La Raza & Acorn are getting money, are you?
| 845 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:29:41am |
re: #833 realwest
Hey {phoenixgirl} glad to hear you're doing well. I'm not doing so hot today, I'm afraid. Just sick and in some pain.
Hmm, muscles still bothering you, RW? Did you take some aspirin or something?
| 846 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:30:07am |
re: #775 Occasional Reader
You prefer the action-packed thrills of cricket?
/
Hello OR!
Yes it's a thrilling match on right now, into it's second day....
Plenty of action during 6 hours a day for 5 days :-)
| 847 |
unreconstructed rebel Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:30:20am |
| 848 |
phoenixgirl Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:30:22am |
re: #833 realwest
sorry to hear that many hugs to you, i'll keep you in my thoughts today
| 849 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:30:38am |
re: #845 Wishing
Hmm, muscles still bothering you, RW? Did you take some aspirin or something?
My muscles are definitely bothering me. They're just TOO well-developed, taut, and rippling. It's downright irritating.
| 851 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:30:46am |
re: #820 realwest
Good morning y'all - from a moderate (56 degrees, going up to 62 degrees) but overcast and rainy Charlotte!
How is everyone today?
hey {real}! I am fit as a fiddle on this fine friday. *smoooooch*
| 853 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:31:06am |
re: #794 loppyd Hi {loppyd} Say, if O.r> doesn't or can't answer you question, drop me an e-mail and I'll do my best to answer it for you.
| 854 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:31:24am |
re: #846 aussiemagpie
Hello OR!
Yes it's a thrilling match on right now, into it's second day....
Plenty of action during 6 hours a day for 5 days :-)
I'm still convinced that cricket is just a massive practical joke you all are playing on us.
| 856 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:32:01am |
re: #849 Occasional Reader
My muscles are definitely bothering me. They're just TOO well-developed, taut, and rippling. It's downright irritating.
Hubba hubba!
| 857 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:32:07am |
| 858 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:32:17am |
re: #852 phoenixgirl
poor you!/
Tell me about it. And all these women constantly pawing at me when I'm just trying to walk down the street. It's a curse, I tellsya.
| 859 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:32:21am |
re: #833 realwest
Hey {phoenixgirl} glad to hear you're doing well. I'm not doing so hot today, I'm afraid. Just sick and in some pain.
{realwest}
I wish I were able to do something.
| 860 |
unreconstructed rebel Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:33:04am |
So, Community, are you enjoying being organized?
/didn't think so.
| 861 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:33:25am |
re: #833 realwest
Hey {phoenixgirl} glad to hear you're doing well. I'm not doing so hot today, I'm afraid. Just sick and in some pain.
Sorry to hear it, my friend.
| 863 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:33:56am |
re: #826 phoenixgirl
is there a girl he's interested in?
Yes. Her name is Sara. They've liked each other for ages. He was the only boy from school that she invited to her birthday party last September.
| 864 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:34:14am |
re: #738 loppyd
Loppy, Peter McKay is hot for a politician. Just thought you should know that.
| 865 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:34:17am |
re: #853 {realwest}
Hi {loppyd} Say, if O.r> doesn't or can't answer you question, drop me an e-mail and I'll do my best to answer it for you.
So sweet you are, handsome.
I was wondering about law schools in the area I think he lives in. I'm being crazy, kind of daydreaming is all.
| 866 |
Ojoe Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:34:19am |
| 867 |
vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:34:21am |
Okay, I'm going to go over at noon and check out my coworker who was stabbed. We'll see how he's doing. I'm taking a small group of coworkers. I doubt anyone else will be as comfortable at the hospital as me.
| 868 |
acwgusa Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:34:22am |
re: #806 tfc3rid
Not going to happen.
As the Constitution is shredded...
My question is: Has Obama violated his oath yet?
I think you are little more hopeful then I am. I think there is a high probability of a second Civil War in this country sooner or later.
| 869 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:34:26am |
re: #824 redstateredneck
After they run it into the ground the Amerian sheeple will embrace socialism. Yes, oh great one, give me my fair share!
I saw a poll & I have forgotten which one, that 26% of Americans favor Socialism. My guess is that most of them are on some kind of Public Assistanced & see no downside.
After Obama destroy's more personal finances, that number should grow.
| 870 |
Dahveed Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:34:37am |
The Obama budget and economic plan in a Broadway musical song:
Give 'em the old razzle dazzle
Razzle dazzle them
Give 'em an act with lots of flash in it
and the reaction will be passionate
Give 'em the old hocus pocus
Bead and feather 'em
How can they see with sequins in their eyes?
What if your hinges all are rusting?
What if in fact... you're just disgusting?
Razzle dazzle them
And they'll never catch wise
Give 'em the old razzle dazzle
Razzle dazzle them
Give them a show that's so splendiferous
Row after row will grow vociferous
Give them the old flim-flam-flummox
Fool and fracture them
How can they hear the truth above the roar
(Roar, roar, roar!)
Throw 'em a fake and a finagle
They'll never know you're just a bagel
Razzle dazzle them, and they'll beg ya for more
Give 'em the old double-whammy
Daze and dizzy 'em
Back since the days of ol' Methusala
Everyone loves the big bamboozala
Give 'em the old three-ring-circus
Stun and stagger them
When your in trouble go into your dance
Though you are stiffer than a girder
They'll let you get away with murder
Razzle dazzle them and ya got a romance
Give 'em the old razzle dazzle
Razzle dazzle them
Show 'em the first-rate sorceror you are
As long as you keep 'em way off balance
How can they spot you've got no talents
Razzle dazzle them
(Razzle dazzle them)
Razzle dazzle them
And they'll make you a star
--Billy Flynn "Chicago"
| 871 |
J.S. Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:34:43am |
Two Canadian fighter jets were scrambled during the Zero's visit to Canada -- due to a Russian military plane entering Canadian airspace.
| 872 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:34:57am |
re: #864 WriterMom
Loppy, Peter McKay is hot for a politician. Just thought you should know that.
Google images here I come.
| 873 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:35:00am |
re: #845 Wishing
Uh, no - I already take enough morphine to kill an otherwise healthy horse!
/
Waiting on Onc to call me back.
| 874 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:35:03am |
re: #849 Occasional Reader
My muscles are definitely bothering me. They're just TOO well-developed, taut, and rippling. It's downright irritating.
Have to buy custom tailored shirts to fit those bulging muscles and tiny flat waist? Poor you!
| 875 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:35:08am |
re: #857 WriterMom
READ READ:
Whose View of Islam Do You Trust? PA Professors or PA Police?
Excellent! I am glad this actually ran in your newspaper.
| 876 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:35:10am |
re: #796 redstateredneck
What age were you when you moved?
Just a little kiddie 4 years old, and it did take a few years before I discovered the joys of cricket and rugby - shown to me by the best looking bloke in my class *sigh*
Our dates were mainly him training/playing and me watching and drooling :-)
| 878 |
Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:35:26am |
| 879 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:35:37am |
| 880 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:35:50am |
| 881 |
ThinkRight Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:35:53am |
AP Source: Obama to rescind Bush abortion rule
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is moving to rescind a federal rule that reinforced protections for medical providers who refuse to perform abortions and other procedures on moral grounds.
A Health and Human Services official said Friday the administration will publish an official notice of its intentions early next week, and open a 30-day comment period for advocates, medical groups and the public. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the notice has not been finalized.
| 882 |
midwestgak Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:36:04am |
Morning Lizards. DOW down -68.18 7113.11. How low will she go?
| 883 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:36:06am |
re: #875 Wishing
Not my newspaper-not even my country. But, I like reading this stuff on this thingie called the intratubbs.
| 884 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:36:16am |
re: #865 loppyd
So sweet you are, handsome.
I was wondering about law schools in the area I think he lives in. I'm being crazy, kind of daydreaming is all.
Okay... what's your specific question?
| 885 |
Aye Pod Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:36:23am |
re: #818 Kosh's Shadow
The next big game is going to be Muggle Quidditch.
That's just too sad...lol. Btw, "Call of Cthulhu" that I mentioned the other day seems to be pretty good. It uses strands from several Lovecraft stories, so even if you've read them all you won't necessarily know what's coming next. It's a 'horror/detective' type game - really needs to be played in the dark. (Maybe just a candle so you can see the keyboard)
| 886 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:36:32am |
re: #849 Occasional Reader
Please, O.R. - I'm in enough pain now, and laughing only makes it worse!
:)
| 887 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:36:36am |
re: #882 midwestgak
Lower than Lewinsky on a fine, DC evening?
| 888 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:36:36am |
re: #866 Ojoe
A lenticular cloud over the San Gabriel Mountains of California. Towercam.
..looks like chem trails to me...
/
| 889 |
UFO TOFU Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:36:42am |
Silicon Valley manufacturers must reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The new rules would cover 85 plants, mostly in Silicon Valley. They require most computer chip makers to slash releases of sulfur hexafluoride and other fluorinated gases by more than half over the next three years.
The fluorinated gases are 6,500 to 23,900 times more potent than carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas emitted by automobiles, power plants and refineries, among other sources. A single pound of sulfur hexafluoride has the same heat-trapping potential as 10 metric tons of carbon dioxide, or an automobile trip around the Earth.
Does anyone here know if this is accurate? Since this info comes from CARB I'm deeply suspicious.
"The financial impact is going to be severe," Gus Ballis, a spokesman for chip maker NEC Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of NEC Electronics Corp. in Japan, told the board.
"We're potentially on the chopping block -- whether they are going to keep us or pull our production back to Japan."
California, doing what it does best.
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redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:36:50am |
re: #867 vxbush
Okay, I'm going to go over at noon and check out my coworker who was stabbed. We'll see how he's doing. I'm taking a small group of coworkers. I doubt anyone else will be as comfortable at the hospital as me.
Hope he's okay.
| 891 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:37:24am |
re: #884 Occasional Reader
Okay... what's your specific question?
do you want to say where you went to law school in such a public forum?
| 893 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:37:42am |
re: #873 realwest
Uh, no - I already take enough morphine to kill an otherwise healthy horse!
/
Waiting on Onc to call me back.
Prayers for your comfort, darlin'.
| 894 |
Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:37:46am |
Jewish Leaders Blast Clinton Over Israel Criticism
It's because she doesn't need you anymore you effen morons.
THese are the people that tossed out Alfonse D'Amato, the man who got the Swiss banks to give back Holocaust survivors' money, in favor of Schumer because he is Jewish.
| 895 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:38:21am |
re: #810 loppyd
It sounds fun. How is the weather today?
Do they have special in the middle seats?
The weather will be lovely, and it will be fun, I've just got a headache thinking about it...
| 896 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:38:30am |
re: #859 loppyd
Well, now that you mention it..........if you were able to come to Charlotte..........and if your fiance would, uh, understand, you could, um...................
ah, nevermind!
| 897 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:38:34am |
re: #864 WriterMom
Yeah, but he's kinda cheap & takes his date to Tim Hortons.
| 898 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:38:41am |
re: #864 WriterMom
Loppy, Peter McKay is hot for a politician. Just thought you should know that.
not bad at all!
| 899 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:38:52am |
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Honorary Yooper Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:39:37am |
re: #882 midwestgak
Morning Lizards. DOW down -68.18 7113.11. How low will she go?
Depends on if Obama or his treasury secretary open their mouths today.
| 904 |
Kosh's Shadow Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:39:47am |
re: #885 Jimmah
That's just too sad...lol. Btw, "Call of Cthulhu" that I mentioned the other day seems to be pretty good. It uses strands from several Lovecraft stories, so even if you've read them all you won't necessarily know what's coming next. It's a 'horror/detective' type game - really needs to be played in the dark. (Maybe just a candle so you can see the keyboard)
Thanks.
As for Muggle Quidditch, it looks like a bunch of college kids having fun. At least they're not occupying buildings and protesting for terrorists.
I haven't read that page completely, but I saw a video elsewhere. The other version has a person running around as the snitch.
| 905 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:39:49am |
re: #861 Occasional Reader
Thanks Occasional Reader - not as sorry as I am to report it, I'd wager.
Have y'all ever noticed that when you wait for the phone to ring it never does?!
| 906 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:39:51am |
re: #882 midwestgak
Morning Lizards. DOW down -68.18 7113.11. How low will she go?
Hey, {gak}. I quit looking at my 401(k) statements.
| 907 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:40:09am |
re: #891 loppyd
do you want to say where you went to law school in such a public forum?
Prefer not to. But, I know about area law schools (and non-area ones) from recruiting, etc. Ask away.
| 908 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:40:33am |
re: #892 ploome hineni
IMO, what is driving him, is that he wasn't born 'blonde'
I can relate to that.
| 909 |
Colonel Panik Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:40:42am |
re: #889 UFO TOFU
They'll just move the plants to China.
| 910 |
midwestgak Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:40:43am |
re: #906 redstateredneck
That's smart. Why ruin a good day?
| 911 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:40:44am |
re: #820 realwest
Good morning y'all - from a moderate (56 degrees, going up to 62 degrees) but overcast and rainy Charlotte!
How is everyone today?
*Smooch* {darls} and how are you?
| 912 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:41:13am |
re: #877 WriterMom
That's so cute.
Not at the time! He had trouble putting in his contact lens so we were a bit behind.
| 913 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:41:15am |
| 914 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:41:17am |
re: #894 Ben Hur
Suprised that Suha's friend threw them under da bus? Wankers.
| 915 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:41:38am |
re: #891 loppyd
do you want to say where you went to law school in such a public forum?
Or, alternately... realwest and WriterMom both have my e-mail address, if you're in touch with them, they can give it to you.
| 916 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:41:56am |
| 917 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:41:56am |
re: #865 loppyd
Oh lordy {loppyd} if y'all are thinking of going to law school ..............well, I won't say anthing more cause I dont' want to shatter and smash your dreams!
:)
| 921 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:42:46am |
| 922 |
Dahveed Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:43:08am |
re: #906 redstateredneck
Hey, {gak}. I quit looking at my 401(k) statements.
Mine is more like a 101(k) at this point.
| 924 |
Ojoe Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:43:14am |
re: #888 Wishing
It will change rapidly & might not be there in 10 minutes.
| 925 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:43:44am |
re: #893 redstateredneck
Thanks alot{red} - how are you doing today?
| 926 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:43:46am |
re: #885 Jimmah
That's just too sad...lol. Btw, "Call of Cthulhu" that I mentioned the other day seems to be pretty good. It uses strands from several Lovecraft stories, so even if you've read them all you won't necessarily know what's coming next. It's a 'horror/detective' type game - really needs to be played in the dark. (Maybe just a candle so you can see the keyboard)
There's a film version of the short story of Call of Cthulhu that was produced a few years ago - it's in my Netflix Q. The producers made it as a black & white silent film, as though someone had made a film version of the story back when it was originally published. It sounds pretty interesting, can't wait to get in in the mail.
| 927 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:43:48am |
| 928 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:44:08am |
re: #840 redstateredneck
Maybe you'll catch the bouqet!
HAHA! I don't think so, but I'll be gently shoving my daughter in line to catch it
:-)
| 929 |
UFO TOFU Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:44:12am |
re: #913 redstateredneck
You gotta get out of that place.
I have a fairly aggressive mutual fund I've been putting money into for just that purpose. Now that it's lost over half of its value, I guess I'll be here for awhile.
| 930 |
albusteve Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:44:12am |
re: #891 loppyd
do you want to say where you went to law school in such a public forum?
he's looking for that book of matches now I bet
| 931 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:44:30am |
re: #925 realwest
Thanks alot{red} - how are you doing today?
I'm fine. Glad it's Friday...end of the old work week, you know.
| 932 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:44:32am |
re: #872 loppyd
I was trying to find the one where they called him one of the hottest politicians in Canada (sadly-not a very tough competition), but I can't find it. He's in really good shape.
Loppy, I'm having a Sephora moment though. Do not redeem your points for the Coconut Milk body butter. Uch. I put some on my hands and feel like I have sickly sweet curry perfume on my hands. I have washed my hands twice to get it off. Total gross out.
| 933 |
godfrey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:44:41am |
| 934 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:44:42am |
re: #918 Iron Fist
Also remember that Obama foreswore Gun Control only because he "didn't have the votes". What he will do now that he has an almost filibuster-proof majority has yet to be determined.
Or at least hasn't been publicly stated.
His Attorney General is very anti-gun. Holder has a very odd interpretation of the 2nd Amendment.
| 935 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:44:48am |
re: #918 Iron Fist
Also remember that Obama foreswore Gun Control only because he "didn't have the votes".
And funny how even that response just ignores that annoying "Constitution" thingamajig. Kind of like the Congressional Dems are doing regarding giving DC a seat in Congress.
| 936 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:44:52am |
re: #894 Ben Hur
Jewish Leaders Blast Clinton Over Israel Criticism
It's because she doesn't need you anymore you effen morons.
THese are the people that tossed out Alfonse D'Amato, the man who got the Swiss banks to give back Holocaust survivors' money, in favor of Schumer because he is Jewish.
This what I posted above:
Jewish Leaders Blast Clinton Over Israel Criticism
Zuckerman, Lawmakers, Local Jews Say Secretary Of State Not The Hillary Clinton They Used To Know
[Link: wcbstv.com...]
They have got to be fucking kidding me! Like they didn't know this was coming from an Obama Administration or any Democratic Administration for that matter? If any of my liberal Jewish friends or relatives says this to my face I might have to bitch slap them from here to next year. I am going to be mentioning this all day. Charles should have a thread about this. Jewish Leaders surprised? Kiss my ass! I hope I've been clear about this?
T
| 938 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:45:06am |
re: #929 UFO TOFU
I have a fairly aggressive mutual fund I've been putting money into for just that purpose. Now that it's lost over half of its value, I guess I'll be here for awhile.
I hear ya'. Retirement is becoming a pipe dream for me.
| 939 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:45:18am |
| 940 |
Eclectic Infidel Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:45:18am |
A possible component to a wise & merry philosophy:
"The only real blasphemy is the refusal of joy."
This is a favourite signature that I've used before. I snagged it from the trite, star-riddled movie Jeffrey.
| 941 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:45:27am |
re: #919 godfrey
Is Jimmy Carter the greatest President ever?
| 942 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:45:36am |
re: #849 Occasional Reader
My muscles are definitely bothering me. They're just TOO well-developed, taut, and rippling. It's downright irritating.
OR, showing off his taut rippling muscles and his cutting edge fashion sense.
| 943 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:45:46am |
re: #866 Ojoe
A lenticular cloud over the San Gabriel Mountains of California. Towercam.
Ok, Ojoe, you know that those are really disguised mother ships. You forget, we're Lizards, we know better.
| 944 |
godfrey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:45:56am |
| 945 |
yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:45:59am |
Hiya, Lizard Nation!
Dunno about you, what with the economy and DJI playing see-saw again, but I'm jittery.
Very jittery.
Not because of the economy (well, not much ...!), but because of this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/7891328.stm:
'Wales head to Paris in search of their fourth win in six clashes over France in the French capital as they continue to bid for a back-to-back Grand Slam.'
The butterfly colony in my stomach seems to multiply by the hour ...
| 946 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:45:59am |
| 947 |
phoenixgirl Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:46:00am |
hahahaha portfolio manager called yesterday. said he was optimistic about the market! guess who has a new portfolio manager!
| 949 |
VegasRick Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:46:09am |
| 950 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:46:30am |
re: #854 Occasional Reader
I'm still convinced that cricket is just a massive practical joke you all are playing on us.
Just sit down for 5 days and watch a cricket match, you'll be hooked!
| 952 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:46:33am |
re: #941 WriterMom
Is Jimmy Carter the greatest President ever?
Well he might be losing his title as the worst ever.
| 953 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:46:34am |
| 954 |
Honorary Yooper Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:46:37am |
re: #918 Iron Fist
Obama and Holder may still not have the votes for gun control. There are a fair number of Dems out there who don't support gun control legislation. Around here, it's not uncommon to see a vehicle with both a union bumper sticker and an NRA bumper sticker.
| 955 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:46:51am |
Regarding Obama's upcoming confiscatory tax increases on "The Rich":
I know a couple who run a fabulous Bed and Breakfast in SW Colorado. I don't know for sure, but I calculated that they take in about $250,000 - $300,000 (gross) per year. (before taxes, payroll and expenses etc...) These nice folks are big NPR listeners and I am quit certain they voted for Obama. In recent years, they have scaled back on employees and are down to bare bones help. (running a B & B is a lot of work)
So now - these humble business owners are going to be hit with Obama's massive tax increase. (since they are "rich") I suspect they will have to let go of the few employees they have. They already pay huge local property taxes. Now they will pay even more local and federal. All of which will lead to considerably less take home pay, and less money for employees.
... and they voted for Obama.
hey - on the bright side - maybe they will get shitty government run health care as a nice "free" bonus.
| 956 |
Aye Pod Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:47:02am |
re: #904 Kosh's Shadow
Don't get me wrong - I'm all for it. Like shinty but without the broken bones and teeth.
| 958 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:47:15am |
re: #911 aussiemagpie
HI {aussie} *smoooch* back to you. I'm feeling kinda poorly today. Actually I'm in some pretty serious pain here.
Wiating for Onc to call.
Why doesn't the damn phone ring?!
| 959 |
J.S. Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:47:17am |
Charles Krauthammer wrote an excellent column today, aptly titled: "The Obamaist Manifesto". link here...
| 960 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:47:34am |
re: #932 WriterMom
I was trying to find the one where they called him one of the hottest politicians in Canada (sadly-not a very tough competition), but I can't find it. He's in really good shape.
Loppy, I'm having a Sephora moment though. Do not redeem your points for the Coconut Milk body butter. Uch. I put some on my hands and feel like I have sickly sweet curry perfume on my hands. I have washed my hands twice to get it off. Total gross out.
I put on some kind of body butter one night before bed and damn near slid out of the sheets.
| 961 |
tfc3rid Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:47:40am |
re: #947 phoenixgirl
hahahaha portfolio manager called yesterday. said he was optimistic about the market! guess who has a new portfolio manager!
I'm actually somewhat optimistic... I just dumped a bit into Citi and GM when they have been at their lowest... GM is paying off nicely thus far... Citi is going to be rough to deal with...
| 962 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:47:42am |
re: #935 Occasional Reader
And funny how even that response just ignores that annoying "Constitution" thingamajig. Kind of like the Congressional Dems are doing regarding giving DC a seat in Congress.
Speaking of which, where's that memo I told you to have on my desk by 8:00 this morning?
| 964 |
Honorary Yooper Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:47:56am |
re: #934 opnion
His Attorney General is very anti-gun. Holder has a very odd interpretation of the 2nd Amendment.
Interestingly enough, his interpretation is shared by his Don mayor, Rich Daley.
| 965 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:48:16am |
re: #926 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
There's a film version of the short story of Call of Cthulhu
Thanks for the info... I will add it to my Netflix queue, too. Sounds interesting.
| 966 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:48:25am |
re: #960 redstateredneck
Oh that's funny. LOLOL. This stuff stinks sooooo badly.
| 967 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:48:42am |
| 968 |
yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:48:47am |
re: #867 vxbush
Okay, I'm going to go over at noon and check out my coworker who was stabbed. We'll see how he's doing. I'm taking a small group of coworkers. I doubt anyone else will be as comfortable at the hospital as me.
Hi {vxbush} - cripes, what happened? And when? At work?
| 970 |
Aye Pod Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:49:02am |
Gotta go eat, do stuff. Have a good day, folks.
| 971 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:49:04am |
re: #942 Kenneth
OR, showing off his taut rippling muscles and his cutting edge fashion sense.
Is that a onesie that guy's modeling?
| 972 |
redheadredstate Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:49:34am |
re: #67 zombie
Wow -- never thought I'd get to see this.
The band that first put San Francisco on the musical map in mid '60s, before all that flower-power stuff and before the hippies and before the Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful and all that crud:
We Five performing You Were On My Mind -- live, introduced by (of all people) Fred Astaire!:
Zombie you rawk!
One of mine (and my hubby's) favorite songs ever. Also you've helped me settle a bet with him and I'll be collecting the 10 bucks tonight. He and I bet years ago about who was singing this song. I said a woman, he said a man. Not only was it a woman but she's a pretty little thing. I'll be showing him this video tonight. Thanks for the linky.
What a classic. And yet the We Five are now completely forgotten.
| 973 |
UFO TOFU Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:49:38am |
re: #940 eclectic infidel
"The only real blasphemy is the refusal of joy."
That is so much better than my #729!
| 974 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:50:22am |
re: #944 godfrey
Bolton:
Must read.
All I get is the masthead but the rest of the page is blank. Even when I go to the home page and click on the Bolton link, the masthead is all I get.
| 975 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:51:17am |
re: #935 Occasional Reader
And funny how even that response just ignores that annoying "Constitution" thingamajig. Kind of like the Congressional Dems are doing regarding giving DC a seat in Congress.
The Constitution provides for bi-annual votes for Representatives by the "States" There is no ambiguity.
But hey, it was written by a bunch of old, dead honkies.
| 976 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:51:20am |
re: #942 Kenneth
OR, showing off his taut rippling muscles and his cutting edge fashion sense.
Nice legs.
| 977 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:51:25am |
re: #907 Occasional Reader
Prefer not to. But, I know about area law schools (and non-area ones) from recruiting, etc. Ask away.
Understood.
We have talked a bit about moving. It's really not more than some daydreaming
now. I have been contemplating applying to law school, but that is still in the early planning phase.
So if we moved, DC area was one place we talked about.
Other than the obvious big names are there smaller schools I don't know about?
| 978 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:51:36am |
re: #939 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
What's that she's saying? "Han, mah bukee, keel-ee caleya ku kah. Wanta dah moole-rah? Wonkee chee sa crispa con Greedo?"
| 979 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:51:47am |
re: #945 yma o hyd
Hiya, Lizard Nation!
Dunno about you, what with the economy and DJI playing see-saw again, but I'm jittery.
Very jittery.
Not because of the economy (well, not much ...!), but because of this:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/welsh/ 7891328.stm:
'Wales head to Paris in search of their fourth win in six clashes over France in the French capital as they continue to bid for a back-to-back Grand Slam.'The butterfly colony in my stomach seems to multiply by the hour ...
Hi there, and GO WALES!
Our local team the Waratahs are leading the Super14 comp and they won again tonight :-)
| 980 |
Clemente Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:51:54am |
| 981 |
albusteve Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:52:18am |
What a classic. And yet the We Five are now completely forgotten.
I got trouble whoa whoa
I got worries whoa whoa
| 982 |
Kosh's Shadow Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:52:22am |
re: #919 godfrey
Is Suha Arafat hot?
She will be when she joins her husband; I hear it is quite hot down there.
| 983 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:52:24am |
re: #967 opnion
Thank's Mandy, interesting read. No doubt must read for Community Organizers.
Did you follow all the links?
| 984 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:52:32am |
re: #962 MandyManners
Speaking of which, where's that memo I told you to have on my desk by 8:00 this morning?
My domesticated Siberian Tiger ate it.
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WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:52:41am |
re: #977 loppyd
loppy, I am going to send you OR's e-mail, as per his suggestion above. Check for inbound soon.
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redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:52:45am |
This is so embarrassing. This sign is on the back of the baseball field scoreboard at Mississippi State.
(loads slow)
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Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:52:51am |
re: #820 realwest
Good morning y'all - from a moderate (56 degrees, going up to 62 degrees) but overcast and rainy Charlotte!
How is everyone today?
Good morning Realwest! hope today finds you well..
My nic is blue..will you email me please?
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Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:52:51am |
re: #967 opnion
Notice the intellectual connections...
Cloward-Piven was one of Saul Alinsky's inspirations. Alinsky was a source for Ayers and also for ACORN. Obama worked with Ayers and worked for ACORN.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:53:17am |
re: #969 Iron Fist
The important thing is that you'e taught him how to use a condom. He is, after all, eight. That's practically an old man. While I'm sure his kindergarten teacher at least went over the banana and condom demonstration, it is important that he get the nuances of birth control right.
You wouldn't want him to go just on what he picks up during recess, now would you?
[/L³eftist]
*shudder*
I hope my dad's still alive when it comes time to discuss such things.
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WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:53:22am |
re: #984 Occasional Reader
OR, I'm sending loppy your e-mail, OK?
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midwestgak Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:54:34am |
Senator Obama said he would bankrupt the coal industry
From a January 17, 2008 interview:
"Let me sort of describe my overall policy.
What I've said is that we would put a cap and trade system in place that is as aggressive, if not more aggressive, than anybody else's out there.
I was the first to call for a 100% auction on the cap and trade system, which means that every unit of carbon or greenhouse gases emitted would be charged to the polluter. That will create a market in which whatever technologies are out there that are being presented, whatever power plants that are being built, that they would have to meet the rigors of that market and the ratcheted down caps that are being placed, imposed every year.
So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can; it's just that it will bankrupt them because they're going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that's being emitted."
Be very afraid.
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opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:54:39am |
re: #964 Honorary Yooper
Interestingly enough, his interpretation is shared by his
Donmayor, Rich Daley.
Yeah, & you & I know how that worked out.
More gun deaths in 'Gun free" Chicago last Summer than in Iraq, for the same period.
My all time favorite though , is that Oak Park is a nuclear free zone.
Hey, if anybody drops the Big One, I will simply go to Oak Park, where it's safe.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:55:17am |
re: #984 Occasional Reader
My domesticated Siberian Tiger ate it.
I'm tempted to tell you to follow it around with a pooper-scooper so that you can put it back together.
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Honorary Yooper Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:55:24am |
re: #978 Occasional Reader
What's that she's saying? "Han, mah bukee, keel-ee caleya ku kah. Wanta dah moole-rah? Wonkee chee sa crispa con Greedo?"
Yousa roode.
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Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:55:47am |
re: #982 Kosh's Shadow
I will cherish for ever the email I got from Suha Arafat asking for my help in moving $10 million from a secret Swiss bank account. All I had to do was send her my banking details & I would earn a generous gift for my solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
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aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:56:14am |
re: #958 realwest
HI {aussie} *smoooch* back to you. I'm feeling kinda poorly today. Actually I'm in some pretty serious pain here.
Wiating for Onc to call.
Why doesn't the damn phone ring?!
Oh dear {realwest} I wish I could be there...I hope that phone rings right now!
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:56:21am |
re: #997 Kenneth
I will cherish for ever the email I got from Suha Arafat asking for my help in moving $10 million from a secret Swiss bank account. All I had to do was send her my banking details & I would earn a generous gift for my solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
What, your own personal work accident?
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Colonel Panik Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:56:25am |
re: #918 Iron Fist
Also remember that Obama foreswore Gun Control only because he "didn't have the votes". What he will do now that he has an almost filibuster-proof majority has yet to be determined.
Or at least hasn't been publicly stated.
Iron, I heard that Holder was yammering on yesterday in a meeting with Mexican officials that we need a new "assault weapons" ban to help decrease drug cartel violence in Mexico (which is total bullsh**, most of the weapons being used are purloined from Mex military or police storage due to corruption), and apparently Nancy Pelosi said that "we need to enforce existing laws before we write any new ones". Think she might be afraid of a Blue Dog revolt if they try to push another AWB?
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Ann Nonymous Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:56:38am |
re: #819 Sharmuta
Ah cool, thanks. Kinda buried there at the end... That's what I get for skimming.
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opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:56:50am |
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unreconstructed rebel Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:57:01am |
re: #993 midwestgak
Senator Obama said he would bankrupt the coal industry
From a January 17, 2008 interview:
"Let me sort of describe my overall policy.
What I've said is that we would put a cap and trade system in place that is as aggressive, if not more aggressive, than anybody else's out there.
I was the first to call for a 100% auction on the cap and trade system, which means that every unit of carbon or greenhouse gases emitted would be charged to the polluter. That will create a market in which whatever technologies are out there that are being presented, whatever power plants that are being built, that they would have to meet the rigors of that market and the ratcheted down caps that are being placed, imposed every year.
So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can; it's just that it will bankrupt them because they're going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that's being emitted."
Be very afraid.
What's fascinating is how these people believe that this sort of behavior "creates a market".
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yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:58:11am |
re: #979 aussiemagpie
Hi there, and GO WALES!
Our local team the Waratahs are leading the Super14 comp and they won again tonight :-)
Good for them!
I'm so jittery - the game against the Old Enemy was not exactly top drawer. We won, it was a hard match. I just hope the Frogs don't pull a fast one.
For bystanders it'll be a fascinating game: Sebastien Chabal against Andy Powell, Harinordoqui against our captain Ryan Jones - but I will probably hide behind the sofa most of the time!
At least our talisman, IRB World player of 2008, Shane Williams, is back from injury and will play tonight.
(Still feeling sick ...)
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:58:33am |
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albusteve Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:58:36am |
re: #1002 godfrey
Man, I really like John Bolton.
he needs more exposure and a louder voice in the GOP...he probably has few political aspirations tho...the guy is smack on target every time
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:58:55am |
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Honorary Yooper Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:59:15am |
re: #1004 unreconstructed rebel
What's fascinating is how these people believe that this sort of behavior "creates a market".
It's not about creating any market, it's about the power of the government versus business. It's the same struggle that took place in the 1930s.
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WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:59:22am |
re: #1002 godfrey
Me too. I heard him speak here a few months ago. He's great in person.
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vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:59:42am |
re: #968 yma o hyd
Hi {vxbush} - cripes, what happened? And when? At work?
No, apparently this was last night. He just broke up with his girlfriend, and when he went over to get his stuff out of her apartment she stabbed him in the back and punctured a lung. Everyone here is in shock, and some of us are gearing to go over and check on him.
I checked the police records to see if the police went over, and I might have found it, but no names were given. So I can't confirm if the ex-girlfriend was arrested or not.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:59:44am |
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:00:26am |
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Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:00:54am |
re: #978 Occasional Reader
What's that she's saying? "Han, mah bukee, keel-ee caleya ku kah. Wanta dah moole-rah? Wonkee chee sa crispa con Greedo?"
Han shot first!
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Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:01:11am |
Adorable Little Dutch Boy has a message for President Obama
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godfrey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:01:12am |
re: #1009 MandyManners
Mandy, blue your nic and I'll email it to you.
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republic Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:01:46am |
Pelosi Throws Cold Water On Assault Weapons Bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tossed cold water on the prospect of reinstating the assault weapons ban, highlighting Democrats’ reluctance to take on gun issues.
The cold hard facts about "assault weapons", is that, what the kook left considers "assault weapons", makes up about 15% of the total legally owned firearms in the entire country, of which these "assault weapons" make up only 1% of firearms used in gun crimes, and that 1% are firearms illegally owned by criminals, not law abiding gun owners.
The "assault weapons" that Holder and Obama talk about, are not the fully automatic weapons that are already illegal to own by the average gun owner, but the 1% of these guns deemed "assault wepons", and they also want to word the ban, to include everything but basicly, a single shot shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader, etc, for those who hunt.
That means that criminals, not law abiding firearms owners, use these "assault weapons" 1% of the time in the total scope of gun crime.
There are certainly criminals who use fully automatic firearms to perpetuate their crime, but fully automatic firearms can only be owned, at least in the private sector, by people who hold a Class III Federal firearms license, which is near impossible to acquire.
The average American gun owner can never legally own a fully automatic firearm, which means that lawful gun owners in America are never, ever, part of the gun crime problem in this country.
I am all for locking up repeat criminals who commit crime with guns, for life, as these gun criminals are in the revolving door of the justice system, arrested, charged, and then let back out to the streets, often within a matter of months, or at the long end, a few years.
I think that this statement by Pelosi, is just a ploy, to try and get the 15-20 million gun owners who voted for Obama, to go back to sleep on the subject of "common sense gun control" dis-armament.
It's interesting, that the facts clearly show, that after Pres. Bush allowed the "Clinton/Holder assault weapons ban" to expire, gun crime went way, way down during his 8 years, and yet, Pelosi puts blame on him for making gun crime go down?
The insane left.
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Colonel Panik Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:02:05am |
re: #944 godfrey
Bolton:
Must read.
Obama's victory is a bloodless Tranzi coup.
I'm less worried about the white nationalists in the streets than the transnationalists in the suites.
Stephen DenBeste on Tranzi-ism:
The VietNam war was a tragedy, but there was a silver lining to that dark cloud, from the Tranzi point of view. For a few years, America's spirit seemed to have been broken. American self-confidence was shattered; Americans began to doubt. Then Reagan (the anti-Christ) was elected and reversed all that. The Tranzis hope to once again evoke that marvelous self-doubt from VietNam, which is why they refer to it as often as they can. When we contemplate any new "unilateral" military intervention, they describe it as a "new VietNam" to inspire that doubt.
Another leftist evocation not mentioned by Lowry is "Bush is Hitler", the claim that the Republicans are the new Nazis. On any objective basis that proposition is ludicrous, of course. There has been no Holocaust in the US; no Kristallnacht; no round up of dissidents. But for the Tranzis, those are minor details. Hitler and the Nazis represent the pathological case of nationalism run amok. They compare Bush to Hitler because Bush and his supporters are nationalistic. To have a nationalist serve as executive of the hyper-puissance is the worst situation imaginable. Bush is seen as being worse than Hitler because America is more powerful than Germany was.
Just as the Tranzis wish America to think that VietNam was the only war we've ever fought, they also want us to think that Hitler was the only previous nationalistic leader.
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Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:02:35am |
Someone call Orkin. There is an infestation in Washington D.C. that we need to stop. *
*hat tip to a caller to a local radio program.
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yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:02:43am |
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WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:02:58am |
re: #1020 FrogMarch
I cannot believe the extent to which he is fckcing up your country. It makes me so upset.
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godfrey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:03:09am |
re: #1021 Colonel Panik
We have to turnspeak at every opportunity.
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realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:04:16am |
re: #972 redheadredstate
Amem to that! That's the FIRST song "my" bar band ever played! (course in those days if you could make some "noise" that sounded vaguely Rock and Roll you could get a job! We got paid $20 a guy and all we could drink. I think our third set was the best one! LOL!)
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opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:04:24am |
re: #983 MandyManners
Did you follow all the links?
Mandy, that article & the links should be on anyone's reading list that seeks the truth, but the MSM will just ridicule the facts.
The Enemy is not at the Gate, he is in the White House & is distracting the adoring masses with puppy speculation.
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:04:42am |
re: #977 loppyd
Understood.
We have talked a bit about moving. It's really not more than some daydreaming
now. I have been contemplating applying to law school, but that is still in the early planning phase.So if we moved, DC area was one place we talked about.
Other than the obvious big names are there smaller schools I don't know about?
In and around DC itself... Georgetown is probably the king of the hill (in terms of "prestige", selectivity, etc.; George Washington, next, probably American U close behind GW. George Mason, in Virginia, also has a good reputation. I don't know as much about Catholic University's law school, or Howard.
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yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:04:59am |
re: #1012 vxbush
No, apparently this was last night. He just broke up with his girlfriend, and when he went over to get his stuff out of her apartment she stabbed him in the back and punctured a lung. Everyone here is in shock, and some of us are gearing to go over and check on him.
I checked the police records to see if the police went over, and I might have found it, but no names were given. So I can't confirm if the ex-girlfriend was arrested or not.
Oh thats appalling!
The one drop of consolation is that it was not work-related, I was a bit scared on your behalf, see!
I pray he makes a thorough and speedy recovery - poor man!
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redheadredstate Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:05:29am |
re: #340 ziggyelman
CB(Chicago Blonde for short, see how much time that saved me?)
If you like Monty Python, check out the Marx Brothers. Early stuff like House Feathers, or Duck Soup. Airplane might almost be too funny if you are in pain...
Chicago Blonde rent the British (BBC) version of their series Coupling seasons 1 & 2 are best. You will be laughing so hard you won't even notice your pain. Laughter is the best medicine
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:05:47am |
re: #1023 yma o hyd
Thanks for finding and keeping all these sites, Mandy!
We talked about this during the election campaign - and it makes even more gruesome reading now.
Look at what's happened re: voting, welfare and now, the housing collapse that has lead to today.
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:05:58am |
re: #991 WriterMom
OR, I'm sending loppy your e-mail, OK?
TRAITOR! AND TO THINK THAT I TRUSTED YOU!
///
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Gretchen Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:06:00am |
re: #993 midwestgak
Senator Obama said he would bankrupt the coal industry
From a January 17, 2008 interview:
"Let me sort of describe my overall policy.
What I've said is that we would put a cap and trade system in place that is as aggressive, if not more aggressive, than anybody else's out there.
I was the first to call for a 100% auction on the cap and trade system, which means that every unit of carbon or greenhouse gases emitted would be charged to the polluter. That will create a market in which whatever technologies are out there that are being presented, whatever power plants that are being built, that they would have to meet the rigors of that market and the ratcheted down caps that are being placed, imposed every year.
So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can; it's just that it will bankrupt them because they're going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that's being emitted."
Be very afraid.
Journalists! They misquoted Obama. He said "The Whole of Industry." Who knew he'd do it in the first 6 months?
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Kosh's Shadow Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:06:08am |
re: #997 Kenneth
I will cherish for ever the email I got from Suha Arafat asking for my help in moving $10 million from a secret Swiss bank account. All I had to do was send her my banking details & I would earn a generous gift for my solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
I got one of those, too. Did it have you contact a solicitor named "Batman"?
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opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:06:33am |
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realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:06:57am |
re: #1026 loppyd
Nuh -huh, that ain't gonna get you into any law school I ever heard of!
Essay answers MUST be at least 2,500 words and contain at least 200 footnotes!
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:07:00am |
re: #1029 opnion
Mandy, that article & the links should be on anyone's reading list that seeks the truth, but the MSM will just ridicule the facts.
The Enemy is not at the Gate, he is in the White House & is distracting the adoring masses with puppy speculation.
The leading story yesterday on AOL's home page was about his daughters' decision to get a Portuguese (sp?) dog.
| 1040 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:07:00am |
re: #1019 republic
Best news I've seen in days. Thanks.
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FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:07:31am |
re: #959 J.S.
Charles Krauthammer wrote an excellent column today, aptly titled: "The Obamaist Manifesto". link here...
thanks. Universal "single payer" Health care money quote:
Instead, Obama will create the middle step that will lead ultimately and inevitably to single-payer. The way to do it is to establish a reformed system that retains a private health-insurance sector but offers a new government-run plan (based on benefits open to members of Congress) so relatively attractive that people voluntarily move out of the private sector, thereby starving it. The ultimate result is a system of fully socialized medicine. This will probably not happen until long after Obama leaves office. But he will be rightly recognized as its father.
Starve the competition in the private sector and replace it with the government. Use deceptive rhetoric and stealth maneuvers. How is that not fascism?
| 1042 |
Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:08:02am |
Did you know that "Chuck Johnson" is now a verb in the Urban Dictionary?
Charles, they are obsessed with you.
I know better than to post the link.
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aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:08:48am |
re: #1005 yma o hyd
Good for them!
I'm so jittery - the game against the Old Enemy was not exactly top drawer. We won, it was a hard match. I just hope the Frogs don't pull a fast one.
For bystanders it'll be a fascinating game: Sebastien Chabal against Andy Powell, Harinordoqui against our captain Ryan Jones - but I will probably hide behind the sofa most of the time!
At least our talisman, IRB World player of 2008, Shane Williams, is back from injury and will play tonight.(Still feeling sick ...)
You'll be jumping up and down on the sofa when Wales win :-)
Good luck to your blokes and they should do it!
Our Tahs are going so well right now - there was lots of criticism this week about the so called ugly style of the rugby they play - I thought it was beautiful tonight :-)
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:08:55am |
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yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:08:59am |
re: #1032 redheadredstate
Chicago Blonde rent the British (BBC) version of their series Coupling seasons 1 & 2 are best. You will be laughing so hard you won't even notice your pain. Laughter is the best medicine
Seconded!
That was a wickeldy funny series indeed.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:09:06am |
re: #1012 vxbush
No, apparently this was last night. He just broke up with his girlfriend, and when he went over to get his stuff out of her apartment she stabbed him in the back and punctured a lung. Everyone here is in shock, and some of us are gearing to go over and check on him.
I checked the police records to see if the police went over, and I might have found it, but no names were given. So I can't confirm if the ex-girlfriend was arrested or not.
She MUST be arrested. If a man were to do this, he'd be picked up ASAP.
Assault with a deadly weapon would be a good charge to knock down from a charge of attempted murder.
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:09:46am |
re: #1019 republic
by people who hold a Class III Federal firearms license, which is near impossible to acquire.
I don't think that's true. As I understand it, it basically requires registering, background check, photo and fingerprinting (which I have to do anyway here in DC to own ANY gun), plus a hefty license fee. That's pretty much it. I might be wrong.
| 1048 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:09:51am |
re: #977 loppyd
Understood.
We have talked a bit about moving. It's really not more than some daydreaming
now. I have been contemplating applying to law school, but that is still in the early planning phase.So if we moved, DC area was one place we talked about.
Other than the obvious big names are there smaller schools I don't know about?
May I suggest the Barack Hessein Obama School of Law for Consitutional Revisionism? It is small but very well funded with Stimulus money.
| 1050 |
republic Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:10:30am |
re: #1040 Occasional Reader
Best news I've seen in days. Thanks.
You are welcome OR.
We'll see if she means it, or if it is just a political stunt.
| 1051 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:11:07am |
re: #1030 Occasional Reader
In and around DC itself... Georgetown is probably the king of the hill (in terms of "prestige", selectivity, etc.; George Washington, next, probably American U close behind GW. George Mason, in Virginia, also has a good reputation. I don't know as much about Catholic University's law school, or Howard.
These are the schools I am familiar with....thanks.
I'll email you with more specifics.
I promise not to stalk. Ask around. :)
| 1052 |
Desert Dog Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:11:16am |
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Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:12:03am |
re: #1007 MandyManners
That's odd... I can't get the map to work on my 'puter. I've seen it before, so I don;t know what's wrong today. Hmmm....
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:12:06am |
re: #1019 republic
“On that score, I think we need to enforce the laws we have right now,” Pelosi said at her weekly news conference. “I think it's clear the Bush administration didn’t do that.”
Really? Got any examples, Nancy?
| 1056 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:12:39am |
re: #1039 MandyManners
The leading story yesterday on AOL's home page was about his daughters' decision to get a Portuguese (sp?) dog.
Great distraction & the sycophantic media will help.
| 1058 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:12:55am |
CITI IN THE SEWER: SHARES DOWN 30%
[Link: www.drudgereport.com...]
But their names still on the Met's Stadium?
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:12:57am |
re: #1051 loppyd
These are the schools I am familiar with....thanks.
I'll email you with more specifics.
I promise not to stalk. Ask around. :)
Damn. I was kinda looking forward to being stalked.
Ah, well, there are the still the ladies on the street, pawing at my rippling muscles...
| 1062 |
Colonel Panik Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:13:44am |
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:13:45am |
re: #1053 Kenneth
That's odd... I can't get the map to work on my 'puter. I've seen it before, so I don;t know what's wrong today. Hmmm....
Did you click on the JAVA thingy?
You might want to go back to the C-P Strategy page and click on the map graphic button in the upper right.
| 1064 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:13:55am |
re: #1038 realwest
Nuh -huh, that ain't gonna get you into any law school I ever heard of!
Essay answers MUST be at least 2,500 words and contain at least 200 footnotes!
No problem. I am never at a loss for words.
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tfc3rid Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:13:56am |
re: #1058 Nevergiveup
CITI IN THE SEWER: SHARES DOWN 30%
[Link: www.drudgereport.com...]
But their names still on the Met's Stadium?
Loud and proud... $20 Mil a year is nothing from their ad budget.
| 1066 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:14:27am |
re: #1039 MandyManners
The leading story yesterday on AOL's home page was about his daughters' decision to get a Portuguese (sp?) dog.
And the WAB says it ain't gonna be named Frank or Moose (names chosen by the girls).
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:14:45am |
| 1068 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:15:19am |
re: #1048 opnion
May I suggest the Barack Hessein Obama School of Law for Consitutional Revisionism? It is small but very well funded with Stimulus money.
I imagine that at that law school, they treat the Constitution sort of like Groucho and Chico Marx treat a contract.
| 1069 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:15:32am |
re: #1056 opnion
Great distraction & the sycophantic media will help.
Not one fucking word about CBBHO's speech or Jindal.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:16:14am |
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yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:16:33am |
re: #1043 aussiemagpie
You'll be jumping up and down on the sofa when Wales win :-)
Good luck to your blokes and they should do it!
Our Tahs are going so well right now - there was lots of criticism this week about the so called ugly style of the rugby they play - I thought it was beautiful tonight :-)
Well, if playing ugly wins games, you play ugly! (Whatever that means ...)
The English had playing ugly down to a fine art - won the the RWC, it did. We called it 'sticking the ball up the jumper' - and we played 'beautiful' ... for which we were forever the 'plucky little losers'.
Thats over - and should the lose tonight, they will have to be carried off the pitch after the final whistle.
For Gatland, losing happens, but you're only forgiven if you gave more than 100%. For Shaun Edwards however, losing is not an option, and his training sessions are now known as 'beastings' ... He also reckons you don't come off the pitch unless you've broken a leg ...
The players love him, and one thing is certain, they won't let the Frogs walk all over them!
3 hrs and 45 mins to kick off ...
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Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:16:35am |
re: #1051 loppyd
These are the schools I am familiar with....thanks.
I'll email you with more specifics.
I promise not to stalk. Ask around. :)
Then please stop sending me pictures of headless animals.
Bedonkadonkeshein.
| 1073 |
vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:17:08am |
re: #1046 MandyManners
She MUST be arrested. If a man were to do this, he'd be picked up ASAP.
Assault with a deadly weapon would be a good charge to knock down from a charge of attempted murder.
Yup. Good news, though; I just found out that he's been discharged from the hospital. According to the email, "The wound was clean and although it was deep it only needed suturing. The lung was punctured and is expected to heal on its own. He has been told that if he starts to have any trouble breathing to come back to the hospital immediately. They said he is young and healthy and gave him antibiotics."
Of course, now I have to figure out if we're going to go over to his apartment or not.
| 1074 |
Mad Al-Jaffee Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:17:31am |
Good morning everyone. I just have to share this DU discussion - Cheese Sandwiches are RACIST!
[Link: tinyurl.com...]
| 1075 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:17:49am |
re: #1067 MandyManners
I'd have a blast doing that job!
The greeter at the Wal-Mart I go to in NH is CREEPY!
| 1076 |
yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:17:58am |
re: #1053 Kenneth
That's odd... I can't get the map to work on my 'puter. I've seen it before, so I don;t know what's wrong today. Hmmm....
Takes some time to load, 2-5 minutes.
Worth the wait!
| 1077 |
SFGoth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:18:10am |
I'm trying to see if I can fit a stop at the last remaining S.F. gunshop tomorrow to get a shotgun. Never actually fired a shotgun but have plenty of experience with M-16s, a few (expensive) clips with the HK MP-5 (you betcha! :->), and even a 155 mike mike, although that won't fit in my house. I don't really like pistols. When Obama "deputizes" some hoodlum to tax my food, alcohol, computer, etc., I'm going to pump a few shells full of bird shot into his face. I'll deal with the mess. I don't want a bullet going through the door and hitting a bystander.
| 1079 |
Pyrocles Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:19:20am |
| 1080 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:19:33am |
re: #1074 Mad Al-Jaffee
Good morning everyone. I just have to share this DU discussion - Cheese Sandwiches are RACIST!
[Link: tinyurl.com...]
Lord, just yesterday a co-worker was talking about how his after school snack growing up was a ketchup sandwich. He wasn't ashamed about it at all. Imagine that!
| 1081 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:19:45am |
| 1082 |
gonecamping Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:19:46am |
Plus they will steal your lunch and crap all over your picnic.
re: #30 Dustyvet
Liberals are like seagulls: all they do is squawk, eat crap, and they are protected by the government.
| 1083 |
godfrey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:19:49am |
re: #1060 ploome hineni
Sucks, don't it? All those young people out there, walking around? All those kids in school? They will grow up in a Statist world if we don't kick these bastards out of office in 2010 and limit Obama to one term or less.
| 1084 |
Amer-I-Can Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:20:09am |
re: #1074 Mad Al-Jaffee
Good morning everyone. I just have to share this DU discussion - Cheese Sandwiches are RACIST!
[Link: tinyurl.com...]
LMAO! If you ask my 6 year old, her FIRST choice would be a cheese sandwich, followed closely by peanut butter and jelly. I guess we is poor and just didn't know it...
| 1085 |
aussiemagpie Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:20:21am |
Goodnight {everyone} and have a wonderful yesterday!
Tonight's view of my lovely country of Australia
Fraser Island, which is my favourite place....the largest sand island in the world and 4WD drive only, often along the beach which also doubles as a landing strip for planes -so exciting to have a plane land in front of you while you're barrelling along the beach..
| 1086 |
Bloodnok Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:20:22am |
re: #1051 loppyd
These are the schools I am familiar with....thanks.
I'll email you with more specifics.
I promise not to stalk. Ask around. :)
I still mean to e-mail you about your info on the New Hampshire GOP. CapeCoddah gave me your e-mail. One of these days!
| 1087 |
Wishing Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:20:31am |
| 1088 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:20:45am |
| 1089 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:21:03am |
re: #1080 redstateredneck
Lord, just yesterday a co-worker was talking about how his after school snack growing up was a ketchup sandwich. He wasn't ashamed about it at all. Imagine that!
Yesterday on NPR they reported that Smuckers' stock is up because more people are eating PB&J as a result of the poor economy.
| 1090 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:21:12am |
| 1091 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:21:28am |
re: #1066 redstateredneck
And the WAB says it ain't gonna be named Frank or Moose (names chosen by the girls).
Control-freak!
| 1092 |
SummerSong Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:21:44am |
Please don't let Obama speak in public anymore - My portfolio can't take it.
| 1093 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:22:16am |
re: #1086 Bloodnok
I still mean to e-mail you about your info on the New Hampshire GOP. CapeCoddah gave me your e-mail. One of these days!
OK. I'm planning on doing some stuff in MA as well so email me soon and I'll fill you in!
| 1094 |
republic Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:22:21am |
re: #1047 Occasional Reader
I don't think that's true. As I understand it, it basically requires registering, background check, photo and fingerprinting (which I have to do anyway here in DC to own ANY gun), plus a hefty license fee. That's pretty much it. I might be wrong.
As far as private citizens owning what is considered fully automatic firearms, any person must have a valid, current Class III Federal Firearms License.
Police dept personel who are qualified to use full auto, have brought full auto's to the ranges, and a private citizen may shoot that auto with the qualified person there, but a police officer who has a full auto is not considered a private citizen in regards to the Class III law.
I get to shoot full auto's often with qualified P.D. personel and it is a blast.
You haven't lived until you've shot a "grease gun", or a MG42.
Back when they changed the law, from a $100.00 license, to grandfathering all who then had current valid Full auto licenses, to the Class III, from that point on, it has been and is impossible for a private citizen to aquire the Class III.
If you are a gun builder, and produce something that could get you a military contract, it may be possible to aquire a Class III, but the odds in that are probably like 1 in 40 million.
| 1095 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:22:22am |
Well this thread could use some music, I think! (h/t to a not-rememberd lizard from the other night) turn up the speakers and just LISTEN:
| 1096 |
nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:22:26am |
re: #1092 SummerSong
Please don't let Obama speak in public anymore - My portfolio can't take it.
You have anything left?
| 1097 |
soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:22:27am |
re: #1075 loppyd
The greeter at the Wal-Mart I go to in NH is CREEPY!
Shame on you depriving Gov. Patrick of his sales tax money.
| 1098 |
SFGoth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:23:06am |
re: #1083 godfrey
Sucks, don't it? All those young people out there, walking around? All those kids in school? They will grow up in a Statist world if we don't kick these bastards out of office in 2010 and limit Obama to one term or less.
How? If you haven't paid attention, the Republican brand name is crap, and for good reason. After all, Bush started the spending binge and then just handed Obama the keys to the porkulus package saying, I've gassed it up part way, take 'er for a ride. The GOP still hasn't cleaned house yet and the only names on the horizon are myth-worshipers. The only hope is that here and there some House seats are taken back and that Liebermann switches for Israel.
| 1101 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:23:51am |
re: #1091 MandyManners
Control-freak!
I named our black Lab when I was 4. Wagner Pippin III.
Precocious? Moi?
| 1102 |
Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:24:43am |
Chicago Man Arrested for Allegedly Targeting Obama With HIV-Infected Blood
A man from President Obama's hometown of Chicago has been arrested for allegedly sending Obama and his staff envelopes containing HIV-infected blood, in the hopes of killing or harming them.
It's only the second time ever that HIV-infected blood has been sent with malicious intent through the U.S. mail system, a spokesman for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service said.
In the weeks leading up to Obama's inauguration, Saad Hussein, an Ethiopian refugee in his late 20's, sent an envelope addressed to "Barack Obama" to offices of the Illinois government in Springfield, Ill., according to court documents. The envelope contained a series of unusual items, including a letter with reddish stains and an admission ticket for Obama's election-night celebration in Chicago's Grant Park. Court documents said Hussein, who takes drugs to treat a mental illness, later told FBI agents he is "very sick with HIV" and cut his fingers with a razor so he could bleed on the letter.
Obama.
The new Jew.
The Palis have been using HIV and Hep infected suicide bombers for years.
| 1103 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:25:15am |
re: #1097 soxfan4life
Shame on you depriving Gov. Patrick of his sales tax money.
You know it baby! $176 for gas in Seabrook yesterday. Wal-Mart run planned for Sunday! Target opening near my brother's house very soon.
Taxes? I don't need to pay no stinkin' taxes!
| 1104 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:25:36am |
re: #1101 loppyd
I named our black Lab when I was 4. Wagner Pippin III.
Precocious? Moi?
Was there a Sr and Jr or did you just think the numeral III was more distinguished?
| 1105 |
republic Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:25:47am |
re: #1054 Occasional Reader
Really? Got any examples, Nancy?
Right, gun crime went down under Bush's 8 years, so it's clear that Pres. Bush didn't enforce the laws currently on the books.
/ only in an upside down leftist world
| 1106 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:25:52am |
re: #1072 Ben Hur
Then please stop sending me pictures of headless animals.
Bedonkadonkeshein.
I thought we had put that behind us.
| 1107 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:25:57am |
re: #1103 loppyd
You know it baby! $176 for gas in Seabrook yesterday. Wal-Mart run planned for Sunday! Target opening near my brother's house very soon.
Taxes? I don't need to pay no stinkin' taxes!
$176?
| 1108 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:26:12am |
re: #1066 redstateredneck
And the WAB says it ain't gonna be named Frank or Moose (names chosen by the girls).
Say hello to Karl the Dog!
| 1109 |
SummerSong Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:26:15am |
| 1110 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:26:44am |
re: #1102 Ben Hur
Good morning Ben - "The Palis have been using HIV and Hep infected suicide bombers for years."
I didn't know that - really? Seems sorta imaginative (in a fugly way) for the Pali's to think of that.
| 1111 |
Leonidas Hoplite Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:26:47am |
| 1112 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:26:59am |
re: #1073 vxbush
Yup. Good news, though; I just found out that he's been discharged from the hospital. According to the email, "The wound was clean and although it was deep it only needed suturing. The lung was punctured and is expected to heal on its own. He has been told that if he starts to have any trouble breathing to come back to the hospital immediately. They said he is young and healthy and gave him antibiotics."
Of course, now I have to figure out if we're going to go over to his apartment or not.
I'd not go unless I knew she was locked up until arraignment or, unless I had a police escort.
Some things you might want to consider if you've never dealt with DV: how hard is it to get a TRO (temporary restraining order);
when will the TRO expire and he need to apply for a P(ermanent)RO;
does the DA's office have a victim's advocacy office;
does your state allow the possession and carrying of pepper spray;
does he have a safe place to stay?
Unfortunately, male victims of DV often have a hard time navigating the system due to the built-in bias AND because some men (especially Marines) don't want to see themselves as victims of DV.
Have you thought about Googling Victim's Advocay for your area?
| 1113 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:27:03am |
re: #1104 redstateredneck
Was there a Sr and Jr or did you just think the numeral III was more distinguished?
I honestly don't remember. My parents went along with it, though. We (I) ended up calling him WooDog and that stuck.
| 1114 |
soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:27:15am |
re: #1103 loppyd
You know it baby! $176 for gas in Seabrook yesterday. Wal-Mart run planned for Sunday! Target opening near my brother's house very soon.
Taxes? I don't need to pay no stinkin' taxes!
Can't wait for the dog track in Seabrook to open up again now that they ruined the dog racing industry in MA. Ice, snow, liberals, high taxes, WTH does this state have going for it?
| 1118 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:27:46am |
re: #1075 loppyd
The greeter at the Wal-Mart I go to in NH is CREEPY!
Nary a creepy one around here.
| 1119 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:27:56am |
re: #1069 MandyManners
Not one fucking word about CBBHO's speech or Jindal.
The dog is the big news. One of his supporters will drop of a Portuguese Water Dog at a shelter & 20 minutes later, the Obama's will show up with the press. The little girls with the dogs! Aw shucks, economy , what economy?
Then the obsession will be to name the pooch.
| 1120 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:28:10am |
re: #1115 midwestgak
DOW dips below 7100
I can't wait 4 years. Can we start impeachment proceedings?
| 1121 |
realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:28:16am |
re: #1107 Walter L. Newton
Hey Walter - loppyd has a big tank!
/ducks and runs hobbles away for cover!
| 1122 |
Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:28:32am |
re: #1102 Ben Hur
I hear a faint voice off in the distance.
What is it saying?
Shhh...I can here it now.
Threeaaadd meeeee........
Did you hear that?
Thread meeeeeeee.......
There it was again!
Thread me!
| 1123 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:28:43am |
re: #1082 gonecamping
Plus they will steal your lunch and crap all over your picnic.
And, shit on the statutes of military heroes.
| 1124 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:28:52am |
re: #1114 soxfan4life
Can't wait for the dog track in Seabrook to open up again now that they ruined the dog racing industry in MA. Ice, snow, liberals, high taxes, WTH does this state have going for it?
The Red Sox, the Patriots, the Celtics, the Bruins, Crane Beach, fried clams....
| 1125 |
yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:28:58am |
| 1126 |
redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:29:24am |
re: #1119 opnion
The dog is the big news. One of his supporters will drop of a Portuguese Water Dog at a shelter & 20 minutes later, the Obama's will show up with the press. The little girls with the dogs! Aw shucks, economy , what economy?
Then the obsession will be to name the pooch.
Yeah, I was wondering how many Portuguese water dogs get dumped at animal shelters...
| 1127 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:29:26am |
| 1128 |
vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:29:29am |
re: #1112 MandyManners
I'd not go unless I knew she was locked up until arraignment or, unless I had a police escort.
Some things you might want to consider if you've never dealt with DV: how hard is it to get a TRO (temporary restraining order);
when will the TRO expire and he need to apply for a P(ermanent)RO;
does the DA's office have a victim's advocacy office;
does your state allow the possession and carrying of pepper spray;
does he have a safe place to stay?Unfortunately, male victims of DV often have a hard time navigating the system due to the built-in bias AND because some men (especially Marines) don't want to see themselves as victims of DV.
Have you thought about Googling Victim's Advocay for your area?
Yes, I might do that. Right now, we're trying to gather together some things to cheer him up. It's not clear when he's going to be coming back to work.
| 1129 |
Honorary Yooper Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:29:30am |
| 1130 |
midwestgak Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:29:34am |
| 1131 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:29:35am |
re: #1113 loppyd
I honestly don't remember. My parents went along with it, though. We (I) ended up calling him WooDog and that stuck.
Denis Leary had a bit about getting his kids a dalmatian & letting them name it. "The %@#$in' dog's name is 'Chicken-Head.' Now when I walk him, I have to cry, 'Chicken-Head! C'mere, Chicken-Head!'"
| 1132 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:29:42am |
re: #1121 realwest
Hey Walter - loppyd has a big tank!
/ducks andrunshobbles away for cover!
Due to your weakened state, I will not maim you.
| 1133 |
VegasRick Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:29:54am |
re: #1114 soxfan4life
Can't wait for the dog track in Seabrook to open up again now that they ruined the dog racing industry in MA. Ice, snow, liberals, high taxes, WTH does this state have going for it?
The Pats and Sox are still good, that's about it.
| 1134 |
soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:29:55am |
re: #1119 opnion
The dog is the big news. One of his supporters will drop of a Portuguese Water Dog at a shelter & 20 minutes later, the Obama's will show up with the press. The little girls with the dogs! Aw shucks, economy , what economy?
Then the obsession will be to name the pooch.
Maybe they can explain to the girls how many dog years it will take to pay Daddy's spending spree off.
| 1135 |
SFGoth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:30:07am |
| 1137 |
Ford_Prefect Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:30:20am |
re: #1124 loppyd
The Red Sox, the Patriots, the Celtics, the Bruins, Crane Beach, fried clams....
Cape Cod.
| 1141 |
soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:30:53am |
re: #1124 loppyd
The Red Sox, the Patriots, the Celtics, the Bruins, Crane Beach, fried clams....
Do you get them at Woodmans?
| 1142 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:30:58am |
| 1143 |
Pyrocles Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:30:59am |
Karl would be fitting! But what's wrong with "Frank"? It'd be named after Frank Marshal Davis; Obama's Communist mentor and father figure while growing up?
re: #1108 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Say hello to Karl the Dog!
| 1144 |
Dustoff-507 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:31:22am |
Hey folks, want to see how our money is being spent.
I would have a drink first before checking.
[Link: www.stimuluswatch.org...]
| 1145 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:31:26am |
re: #1137 Ford_Prefect
Cape Cod.
Yes. And the Islands. I'm more of a MV girl than Nantucket.
I forgot street meat!
| 1146 |
godfrey Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:31:40am |
re: #1098 SFGoth
All temporary conditions. Reagan and Thatcher came into office when it seemed impossible to do so. There is nothing done that cannot be undone.
The GOP desperately needs young, intelligent, experienced, articulate, passionate, and upstanding men and women to run for public office -- if only to keep those offices out of the hands of the tranzis.
Do you want the State to tell you what you can and can't do?
Do you want the State to skim your paycheck more and more, every pay period?
Do you want the State to turn over our country to an international elite?
Do you want the State to run more and more of your life?
You do? Vote Democrat. If you don't, vote for people who will take this country off the path to totalitarianism.
| 1147 |
Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:31:56am |
re: #1110 realwest
Good morning Ben - "The Palis have been using HIV and Hep infected suicide bombers for years."
I didn't know that - really? Seems sorta imaginative (in a fugly way) for the Pali's to think of that.
Either the bombers themselves, or the nails, nuts and bolts have been dipped in Hep or HIV infected blood, as well as various chemicals.
But that's cool, because Israel has lazer guided missiles with small war heads that surgically strike at their targers, AND WE CAN'T HAVE THAT CAN WE?!?!?!?!?!?!
| 1149 |
rawmuse Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:32:21am |
Good morning, Lizards. Gee, some of you live where Wal-Mart is legal. I wonder how much longer that will last.
| 1150 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:32:29am |
re: #1141 soxfan4life
Do you get them at Woodmans?
Nope. Farnham's or Lobster Pool.
Or the Clam Box, but there is no view other than of 1A.
| 1151 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:32:40am |
re: #1094 republic
it has been and is impossible for a private citizen to aquire the Class III.
There are guys at my range who a) are not cops and b) have Class III licensed, full auto weapons.
(Also, the range rents them out; I haven't fired a "grease gun" yet, but I have an MP5 and M4).
| 1152 |
Honorary Yooper Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:32:42am |
re: #1145 loppyd
I forgot street meat!
"Street meat"? Around here, street meat is generally considered roadkill.
| 1153 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:32:43am |
re: #1101 loppyd
I named our black Lab when I was 4. Wagner Pippin III.
Precocious? Moi?
Who? (Nada in Google.)
I named my first cat (I got him while living in Chicago) William Shakespeare. Of course, I called him Willie.
| 1154 |
Bloodnok Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:33:16am |
re: #1143 Pyrocles
Karl would be fitting! But what's wrong with "Frank"? It'd be named after Frank Marshal Davis; Obama's Communist mentor and father figure while growing up?
I figured it'd be named after Barney Frank, whose mishandling of FNMA and FHLMC caused the recession which was the springboard to making all of BH0's communist fantasies come true.
| 1155 |
turn Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:33:41am |
re: #1128 vxbush
Yes, I might do that. Right now, we're trying to gather together some things to cheer him up. It's not clear when he's going to be coming back to work.
Morning vx, I hope that crazy bitch gets locked up. Seriously, she must really be off her rails, a real nut-case. Let us know what happened to her.
| 1156 |
VegasRick Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:33:41am |
re: #1145 loppyd
Yes. And the Islands. I'm more of a MV girl than Nantucket.
I forgot street meat!
A girl fron Nantucket and street meat.........................Hmnnnn................there is a poem in there somewhere.
| 1157 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:33:43am |
re: #1102 Ben Hur
Chicago Man Arrested for Allegedly Targeting Obama With HIV-Infected Blood
Obama.The new Jew.
The Palis have been using HIV and Hep infected suicide bombers for years.
WTF?
| 1158 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:33:49am |
More interesting info about Cloward & Piven
(December 25, 1926 - August 20, 2001) was an American sociologist and political activist. He influenced the Strain theory of criminal behavior and the concept of anomie, and was a primary motivator for the passage of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 known as "Motor Voter". He taught at Columbia University for 47 years.
Obama studied at Columbia during Cloward's time there as a professor. Shortly after graduating, Obama went to work organizing for the Motor Voter act.
born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 1932, is Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Sociology at The Graduate Center, City University of New York.She was married to her long-time collaborator, Richard Cloward, who died in 2001.
In 1983, she was cofounder of Human SERVE, an organization dedicated to getting people to register to vote... Human SERVE's initiative was taken up by the Clinton administration and made it into the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, colloquially called the "motor voter bill" (Ehrenreich 2006).
Cloward and Piven were prominent supporters of the Motor Voter act, which was one of Obama's first political campaigns,
...on behalf of Acorn, Obama and a team of Chicago attorneys won a 1995 suit forcing the state of Illinois to implement the federal “motor-voter” bill.
| 1159 |
gonecamping Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:34:23am |
| 1160 |
Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:34:38am |
Ladies, start yer engines!
| 1161 |
rawmuse Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:34:44am |
re: #1146 godfrey
The GOP desperately needs young, intelligent, experienced, articulate, passionate, and upstanding men and women to run for public office -- if only to keep those offices out of the hands of the tranzis.
.
You really hit on a key thing there. Conservatives do not generally aspire to public office, and so we have forfeited the playing field to the socialists. I suppose that has to change.
| 1162 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:34:50am |
re: #1119 opnion
The dog is the big news. One of his supporters will drop of a Portuguese Water Dog at a shelter & 20 minutes later, the Obama's will show up with the press. The little girls with the dogs! Aw shucks, economy , what economy?
Then the obsession will be to name the pooch.
I got one: Malaise.
| 1163 |
opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:35:07am |
re: #1126 redstateredneck
Yeah, I was wondering how many Portuguese water dogs get dumped at animal shelters...
Just doesn't happen. They are expensive & great dogs.
If for some reason the owner can no longer keep the dog, a friend will step up.
I swear if an Obama person is willing to give up the family pet in order to further this distraction, that is one sick puppy. (Forgive the play on words.)
| 1164 |
Bloodnok Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:35:15am |
re: #1124 loppyd
The Red Sox, the Patriots, the Celtics, the Bruins, Crane Beach, fried clams....
Kelly's Roast Beef in Revere
| 1165 |
abolitionist Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:35:28am |
/On soapbox
Socialism/communism promotes a lofty goal of peace and harmony through equality. The promise is that if we can achieve sufficient equality of wealth, values, circumstances, opportunities and abilities, the main motivations for conflict among people will disappear. This is appallingly wrong-headed.
Ideologically-driven socialists pursue equality as a goal in itself, and then are shocked when economies collapse. Someone didn't play fair, or the planning was flawed, they will insist, as they re-double their efforts and ratchet up coercive measures.
What forced equality will largely remove, to a mathematical certainty, is practically all motivation for economic activity of any sort in the first place. At best, self-interest as the motivator for trade and specialization of labor would be replaced by the equivalent of casting lots, drawing straws, or compulsory enforcement of arbitrary rules.
This is what socialists often fail to grasp. When two parties value a thing differently, it can usually be arranged for the one who values it less to render it, and for the other to aquire it, with an exchange of an intermediate amount of money or whatever. Both parties are thereby enriched. Insofar as both parties value a thing equally, however, there is zero economic incentive for either party to do squat.
Taxation, regulations, risk and other costs of doing business are critical, of course. In general, these should be kept low for economies to thrive. If so significant as to wipe out or negate the benefits, otherwise profitable deals die or go underground, or go elsewhere.
So barter, trade of one's labor or services for money, etc. depend critically on people's skills, abilities, circumstances and their particular valuations of things being different, inconsistent, un-equal, to a degree sufficient to overcome the barriers of taxation, risk or other costs of doing business.
It should be noted that when inequality doesn't exist naturally already, most ideologies will invent and impose it, often in draconian ways.
Socialists are obsessed with fairness and sharing "the pie," but economics is not a zero-sum game.
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opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:36:16am |
re: #1134 soxfan4life
Maybe they can explain to the girls how many dog years it will take to pay Daddy's spending spree off.
That would probably be child abuse.
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Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:36:19am |
re: #1157 MandyManners
WTF?
OH yes.
During the height of the bombing campaigns in the 90s.
Either the bomber or the bomb.
They still dip the stuff in well...stuff.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:36:22am |
re: #1128 vxbush
Yes, I might do that. Right now, we're trying to gather together some things to cheer him up. It's not clear when he's going to be coming back to work.
What is your company's policy for maintaining a safe environment for victims of DV and co-workers? You might want to ask about that today.
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:36:34am |
re: #1152 Honorary Yooper
"Street meat"? Around here, street meat is generally considered roadkill.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:37:01am |
re: #1128 vxbush
I'm not trying to tell you what to do. I'm merely going on past experience.
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Russkilitlover Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:37:06am |
re: #1078 Iron Fist
It's going to be touch and go for the next four years. The Democrats may not want to risk the kind of backlash that they got last time they got all happy for gun control. That said, if there were anything that I wanted to get (or even thought I might want to get), I'd be trying to get it done ASAP.
Unfortunately, money is no an object. Sometimes it feels like money is the object. Personally, I still want my bailout. They could pay it in gold bullion and automatic weapons if they'd like. I won't object to strenuously.
They don't have any problems mocking people clinging to their guns, but they sure don't like the prospect of facing them.
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turn Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:37:09am |
re: #1160 Ben Hur
Ladies, start yer engines!
I didn't know you were a dancer Ben.
/ How the hell do find this crazy stuff?
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:37:19am |
re: #1147 Ben Hur
Either the bombers themselves, or the nails, nuts and bolts have been dipped in Hep or HIV infected blood, as well as various chemicals.
But those are really just like big, HIV-tainted firecrackers, meant to simply draw attention to their plight, without hurting anyone.
/
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:37:21am |
re: #1164 Bloodnok
Kelly's Roast Beef in Revere
I get the scallop plate there.
If you want the best roast beast evah you have to go to Nick's in Beverly.
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opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:38:22am |
re: #1162 MandyManners
I got one: Malaise.
Sounds right , or Taxes. "Here Taxes, come on boy. Ok, jump Taxes."
"See how high Taxes can go!"
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:38:40am |
re: #1174 loppyd
I get the scallop plate there.
If you want the best roast beast evah you have to go to Nick's in Beverly.
I'm still partial to Supreme's in Danvers. With sauce and mayo.
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:38:42am |
| 1179 |
yma o hyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:39:27am |
For all Maggie fans, here's another famous saying by her:
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Bloodnok Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:39:31am |
re: #1174 loppyd
I get the scallop plate there.
If you want the best roast beast evah you have to go to Nick's in Beverly.
I get that too! It's a shame that the view is of....well....Revere.
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:39:36am |
re: #1176 opnion
Sounds right , or Taxes. "Here Taxes, come on boy. Ok, jump Taxes."
"See how high Taxes can go!"
But you'll never hear them say down boy
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:39:39am |
re: #1158 Kenneth
More interesting info about Cloward & Piven
EXCELLENT!
I wonder if Cloward and CBBHO knew each other.
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redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:39:45am |
Did y'all see the other day where Socks the Clinton White House cat had died? The article said that he had lived out his post White House years with Betty Currie, Clinton's secretary. So much for being the beloved family pet.
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:39:47am |
re: #1153 MandyManners
Who? (Nada in Google.)
I named my first cat (I got him while living in Chicago) William Shakespeare. Of course, I called him Willie.
Do you remember the album Free To Be You and Me? Dudley Pippin was one of the "characters" - my mom thinks I pulled it from that.
Willie is a cute name for a pet.
The BF plan to name our future dog Otis.
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:39:54am |
re: #1175 Iron Fist
It really depends on what State you live in
Ah, but I don't live in a State at all! Which means I can slay MacBeth, plus the Witch King of Angmar, or something like that.
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Digital Display Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:39:57am |
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Russkilitlover Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:40:25am |
re: #1174 loppyd
I get the scallop plate there.
If you want the best roast beast evah you have to go to Nick's in Beverly.
Correction: You go to Russkilitlover's house in San Diego where it's also serviced up with the best Yorkshire pudding and homemade beef gravy that you've ever had!
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:40:28am |
re: #1177 soxfan4life
I'm still partial to Supreme's in Danvers. With sauce and mayo.
Do you live on the North Shore?
I like Supreme's too, but I'm a Nick's loyalist.
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realwest Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:40:36am |
Ah, gotta run folks - probably won't be back for a while.
In the interim, here's some hopeful news:
73% Trust Judgment of People More Than PoliticiansFriday, February 27, 2009 Email to a FriendAdvertisement
When it comes to important national issues, 73% of adults nationwide trust the judgment of the American people more than that of America’s political leaders.The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 13% place more trust in the judgment of the politicians.
Twenty percent (20%) of Democrats trust America’s political leaders more than the American people, the highest level of support for the politicians found among any measured demographic group. But 63% of Democrats trust the general public more.
Among Republicans, 83% trust people more than politicians as do 76% of those not affiliated with either major party.
Eighty-one percent (81%) of entrepreneurs have more trust in the people, a view shared by 75% of private sector employees.
Government workers are a bit less enthusiastic when it comes to the wisdom of the American people, but 61% of those on the public payroll trust the public more than the pols.
Adults under 30 are a bit more willing to trust the people while those over 65 are a bit less likely to do so.
Earlier surveys found that 67% of voters trust their own judgment on economic issues more than the average member of Congress. Forty-nine percent (49%) trust their own judgment more than President Obama’s.
By a two-to-one margin, voters believe that no matter how bad things are, Congress can always make them worse.
But, bleak as those assessments are of politicians, CEOs of large corporations are viewed even less favorably than members of Congress. Two-thirds of voters believe that big government and big business typically work together in ways that harm American voters and consumers.
[Link: www.rasmussenreports.com...]
[emphasis added realwest]
Hope I get the chance to see you all down the road.
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turn Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:41:05am |
re: #1163 opnion
Just doesn't happen. They are expensive & great dogs.
If for some reason the owner can no longer keep the dog, a friend will step up.
I swear if an Obama person is willing to give up the family pet in order to further this distraction, that is one sick puppy. (Forgive the play on words.)
You telling me they are going to stage a doggie adoption? Jeeze all about appearance with these people. I'd love to be able to find a dog like that at a shelter, you're right it ain't gonna happen.
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:41:05am |
re: #1188 Russkilitlover
Correction: You go to Russkilitlover's house in San Diego where it's also serviced up with the best Yorkshire pudding and homemade beef gravy that you've ever had!
mmmmm gravy.
Can I bring some fries to dunk in it?
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:41:07am |
re: #1186 HoosierHoops
Good Morning Walter..How are you doing today?
Alive, which beats the alternative.
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redstateredneck Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:41:13am |
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VegasRick Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:41:15am |
re: #1182 MandyManners
EXCELLENT!
I wonder if Cloward and CBBHO knew each other.
CBBHO says the war will end on 8/31/2010. I thinh I saw him wave his wand.
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Colonel Panik Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:41:32am |
re: #1119 opnion
The dog is the big news. One of his supporters will drop of a Portuguese Water Dog at a shelter & 20 minutes later, the Obama's will show up with the press. The little girls with the dogs! Aw shucks, economy , what economy?
Then the obsession will be to name the pooch.
It already has a name. Media.
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Ben Hur Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:41:38am |
re: #1173 Occasional Reader
But those are really just like big, HIV-tainted firecrackers, meant to simply draw attention to their plight, without hurting anyone.
/
Yes yes.
And the constant Qassam fire (more again yesterday) is just the Palis celebrating the cease fire.
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:41:44am |
re: #1180 Bloodnok
I get that too! It's a shame that the view is of....well....Revere.
But it's great people watching!
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:41:53am |
re: #1167 Ben Hur
OH yes.
During the height of the bombing campaigns in the 90s.
Either the bomber or the bomb.
They still dip the stuff in well...stuff.
I'd heard about shrapnel coated in rat-poison to accelerate bleeding but, not HIV. Is it even possible to transmit it that way?
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opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:42:07am |
re: #1181 soxfan4life
But you'll never hear them say down boy
Nah, good ol Taxes will never go down.
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soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:42:25am |
re: #1189 loppyd
Do you live on the North Shore?
I like Supreme's too, but I'm a Nick's loyalist.
Used to, grew up there. Now I'm a central MA person. That is why Nikki Tsongas likes me so much. Still have family on the North Shore so I go there often.
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vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:42:32am |
re: #1170 MandyManners
I'm not trying to tell you what to do. I'm merely going on past experience.
No, I realize that. And I realize how much of struggle it has taken you to get to this point.
I have a call in to a friend at the local police station; I want to talk to him about this, as the girlfriend has stopped by work before and I'm concerned about this carrying over to the workplace. I'm trying to protect everyone here as well as preventing the coworker from getting stabbed agian.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:43:01am |
re: #1176 opnion
Sounds right , or Taxes. "Here Taxes, come on boy. Ok, jump Taxes."
"See how high Taxes can go!"
I don't see them teaching Taxes to play dead, beg or roll-over.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:43:39am |
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:44:10am |
re: #1203 soxfan4life
Used to, grew up there. Now I'm a central MA person. That is why Nikki Tsongas likes me so much. Still have family on the North Shore so I go there often.
Ahh. I grew up on the mean streets of Wenham. :~)
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lifeofthemind Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:44:21am |
The background checks to purchase a firearm should be exactly the same as the background checks to register to vote. No more and no less. The ID check to complete the purchase and take possession of the weapon should be the same as the ID check needed to cast your vote. No more and no less.
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opnion Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:44:37am |
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Honorary Yooper Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:44:49am |
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Eowyn2 Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:45:02am |
Yahoo headline: Obama's prefer Coke to Pepsi.
There is sooooo much we could do with that. I wonder if any late night comics will pick it up.
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:45:10am |
re: #1195 redstateredneck
Interesting logo, there.
My brother has a T-shirt. It's not popular with the SIL.
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Desert Dog Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:45:14am |
re: #1209 lifeofthemind
The background checks to purchase a firearm should be exactly the same as the background checks to register to vote. No more and no less. The ID check to complete the purchase and take possession of the weapon should be the same as the ID check needed to cast your vote. No more and no less.
That is right, Illegal aliens and dead people need guns too
| 1217 |
soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:45:40am |
re: #1208 loppyd
Ahh. I grew up on the mean streets of Wenham. :~)
I grew up in the slums of Topsfield myself.
| 1218 |
Pietr Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:46:06am |
Got this from a relative-a realtor. It's to all members of the Natl. Assn. of Realtors:
Dear Fellow REALTOR®,
You may have seen news reports about President Obama’s budget proposal that was released today at 11:30 AM Eastern Time. A small section of the sweeping budget plan has the potential to become a major impediment to a recovery in real estate markets across the nation. NAR is 100% opposed to the provision that modifies the Mortgage Interest Deduction and is prepared to use its formidable array of resources against its enactment.
As currently drafted, the plan changes the Mortgage Interest Deduction by reducing the amount of mortgage deductibility on families earning over $250,000. This proposed change in the Mortgage Interest Deduction will result in further erosion of home prices and home values. If this proposal is enacted it will lead to a new round of price depreciation, will cause greater distress on the balance sheets of banks as the collateral value of mortgage backed securities declines. A second credit crisis could emerge before the first one is resolved.
As you read this NAR is launching a multiphase plan of action to eliminate this provision from the budget plan. In the next 24 hours, NAR will be expressing our concerns directly to President Obama, to all members of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate, placing advertisements in the publications read by Washington, DC decision makers. Additionally, NAR will be forming a coalition with other groups affected by this proposal.
This communication is the first part of our response, we will continue to update you as the situation and events warrant.
Sincerely,
Charles McMillan, CIPS, GRI
2009 NAR President
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:46:12am |
| 1220 |
soxfan4life Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:47:00am |
re: #1205 MandyManners
I don't see them teaching Taxes to play dead, beg or roll-over.
But you will hear Come to Daddy Taxes.
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nevergiveup Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:47:40am |
Obama is running late. I hear that is kinda his style.
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loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:47:59am |
re: #1212 Honorary Yooper
Hot dog stand. Here, they usually have Vienna Beef or Maxwell Street Polish.
I would order the Maxwell Street Polish.
Funny street meat story from college. Hot August night. I went to a Sox game, I drank a few too many drafts in the sweltering heat, got more than a little drunk, decided I needed street meat after the game and don't remember much else.
I woke up the next morning, looked in the mirror and there was dried mustard all over my face.
Such a classy lady, I know....
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Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:47:59am |
re: #1209 lifeofthemind
The ID check to complete the purchase and take possession of the weapon should be the same as the ID check needed to cast your vote. No more and no less.
Here in DC, that would mean that I just have to say, "Hi, I'm [Occasional Reader], I'm here to pick up my gun." That would be just the same as our ironclad voter i.d. procedures.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:48:06am |
re: #1184 loppyd
Do you remember the album Free To Be You and Me? Dudley Pippin was one of the "characters" - my mom thinks I pulled it from that.
Willie is a cute name for a pet.
The BF plan to name our future dog Otis.
Nope.
Willie liked to climb up into engines at night. He rode between the motor block and grill one morning when we went to church. One time a neighbor started his engine and it cut Willies tummy to pieces. Another time, after we moved back to Tennessee, he rode in our engine when Mom took me to school. He fell out of the engine while she was taking my sister to school, and Mom's rear wheel nailed him. She came back five minutes later, removed the lining to the trunk and picked him up.
He finally died from Feline Leukemia at the age of 10.
| 1226 |
turn Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:48:23am |
re: #1184 loppyd
Do you remember the album Free To Be You and Me? Dudley Pippin was one of the "characters" - my mom thinks I pulled it from that.
Willie is a cute name for a pet.
The BF plan to name our future dog Otis.
My old Lhasa Apso's name too, named after the turnwife's brother.
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Cato the Elder Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:48:24am |
re: #1019 republic
The hoo-hah over supposed "assault weapons" basically comes down to "guns that look scaaaaaary". I own (legally) an AK-47 made in Bulgaria. It looks like it means business. But it is not an "assault" rifle, because to be used as such it would need to be fully automatic, i.e. fire away until you stop holding the trigger. It is just another semi-automatic, meaning you have to pull the trigger, release, and pull again before you get a second shot. (I know you know all this, just clarifying for the laymen among us.)
The media are often guilty of using the term "semi-automatic" as if it automatically meant something sinister. "After all, Don, the crime was committed with a semi-automatic handgun." Cue shudders. In a sense, a semi pistol is no more scary than your S&W double-action revolver. Pull trigger once: get boom. Pull trigger twice: get another boom. Repeat until empty. There's no way to "spray" with either type of gun.
If I wanted to go through the legalities I could have my AK modified to full auto, or if I were a criminal I would already have done so. But that's another story.
| 1228 |
loppyd Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:48:37am |
| 1231 |
lifeofthemind Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:50:30am |
re: #1224 Occasional Reader
Here in DC, that would mean that I just have to say, "Hi, I'm [Occasional Reader], I'm here to pick up my gun." That would be just the same as our ironclad voter i.d. procedures.
What we have here is failure to communicate. Let me explain what I really mean. Now step behind this door and I'll talk slowly to you.
thunk *smiles*
| 1232 |
Occasional Reader Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:50:33am |
re: #1227 Cato the Elder
In a sense, a semi pistol is no more scary than your S&W double-action revolver.
Well, then, those should be banned, too.
/you know that's what they'd say
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:50:54am |
re: #1204 vxbush
No, I realize that. And I realize how much of struggle it has taken you to get to this point.
I have a call in to a friend at the local police station; I want to talk to him about this, as the girlfriend has stopped by work before and I'm concerned about this carrying over to the workplace. I'm trying to protect everyone here as well as preventing the coworker from getting stabbed agian.
My eyes are the sizes of saucers. Oh, good grief. Find out if an RO can be obtained for the office even if he's not there. Wow.
| 1234 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:50:59am |
re: #1158 Kenneth
According to Excitable Andy Sully - the left are forced to act in deceptive ways because of karl Rove.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:52:37am |
re: #1209 lifeofthemind
The background checks to purchase a firearm should be exactly the same as the background checks to register to vote. No more and no less. The ID check to complete the purchase and take possession of the weapon should be the same as the ID check needed to cast your vote. No more and no less.
NO. People with restraining orders can vote but, they shouldn't be able to get a gun. People who are crazy can vote but, they shouldn't be able to get a gun.
| 1237 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:53:23am |
re: #1162 MandyManners
I was thinking either "Catastrophe" or "Urgency".
| 1238 |
ichef Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:53:25am |
This got little play outside the oilfield : Obama's new taxes
Simply the last time the Dems tried this crap with the "windfall profits tax", the oil industry simply packed up and left. By the way the ONLY industry targeted for that tax was the oil industry. Taxes are not payed by corporations, the companies simply pass the cost on to the consumer.
If you think oh we can do without the "evil oil corporations" just think of this, EVERYTHING has an element of the oil industry in it, from what its made of to transporting the product to you. Sorry you can't make power lines out of Hemp.
So get ready for your energy costs to go up, more imports and a mostly non-union industry to leave.
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lifeofthemind Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:54:07am |
re: #1236 MandyManners
NO. People with restraining orders can vote but, they shouldn't be able to get a gun. People who are crazy can vote but, they shouldn't be able to get a gun.
Disagree, people who are adjudged incompetent should not be allowed to vote.
| 1240 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:54:18am |
re: #1182 MandyManners
EXCELLENT!
I wonder if Cloward and CBBHO knew each other.
It seems unlikely they didn't.
Barack Obama and the Strategy of Manufactured Crisis
the Radical Left's offensive to promote illegal immigration is "Cloward-Piven on steroids." ACORN is at the forefront of this movement as well, and was a leading organization among a broad coalition of radical groups, including Soros' Open Society Institute, the Service Employees International Union (ACORN founder Wade Rathke also runs a SEIU chapter), and others, that became the Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform. CCIR fortunately failed to gain passage for the 2007 illegal immigrant amnesty bill, but its goals have not changed.
| 1241 |
Colonel Panik Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:54:35am |
re: #1190 Onslow
Sheriff Joe needs to setup a checkpoint on the AZ/Calif border. We don't need any more Blue State liberals moving to AZ. Let them stew in their own juices.
Colorado is a warning to AZ and UT of what they will become if more Blue State Dems move in.
| 1243 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:55:26am |
re: #1222 nevergiveup
Chronic lateness is a telltale sign of narcissism. It's not that he's too busy to be on time, he rather likes keeping people waiting.
| 1244 |
WriterMom Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:55:50am |
re: #1243 Kenneth
Exactly. It means your time means SQUAT to the person.
| 1245 |
lifeofthemind Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:55:54am |
re: #1235 Iron Fist
See, I'd say that was still too much regulation on firearms. The Right to Keep and Bear Arms is a right. Full stop. Voting is a privilege in a Republic. Thus voting can be regulated to a greater degree than firearms ownership.
Me, I want the RKBA to be on the same level as the "right" to an abortion. That pretty much would meann that if I couldn't afford to purchase a machinegun the Federal Government should subsidize me until I reach a certain minimum level of armament.
Say, an M-249 SAW and 20,000 rounds of ammo for it.
You are wrong in your premise. Voting is not a privilege. Driving a car is a privilege.
| 1246 |
Aviator Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:57:19am |
re: #1201 opnion
Nah, good ol Taxes will never go down.
Back in the Clinton days if they just could have found an intern named "Taxes".....
| 1247 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 8:57:40am |
re: #1239 lifeofthemind
Disagree, people who are adjudged incompetent should not be allowed to vote.
Paranoid-schizophrenics and people with Bi-Polar Disorder can be just fine on meds. But, they cannot be counted on to maintain the meds once they have a gun. This is a much more dangerous situation than having a nut voting.
| 1249 |
MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:00:13am |
re: #1243 Kenneth
Chronic lateness is a telltale sign of narcissism. It's not that he's too busy to be on time, he rather likes keeping people waiting.
| 1251 |
iChef Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:00:46am |
re: #1223 loppyd
Being a member of the "mobile casual dining industry" I've never heard of the term "Street Meat" but I like it!
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vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:01:26am |
Okay, good news; as far as we know, the ex-girlfriend is in jail and should be charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery. No idea what bond will be set at. Hopefully high enough that she'll be in there for a while.
| 1254 |
Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:05:40am |
re: #1248 MandyManners
the Motor Voter law has since been cited as a major opportunity for vote fraud, especially for illegal immigrants, even terrorists. According to the Wall Street Journal: "After 9/11, the Justice Department found that eight of the 19 hijackers were registered to vote..."
And this,
ACORN showed its colors again in 1991, by taking over the House Banking Committee room for two days to protest efforts to scale back the CRA. Obama represented ACORN in the Buycks-Roberson v. Citibank Fed. Sav. Bank, 1994 suit against redlining. Most significant of all, ACORN was the driving force behind a 1995 regulatory revision pushed through by the Clinton Administration that greatly expanded the CRA and laid the groundwork for the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac borne financial crisis we now confront. Barack Obama was the attorney representing ACORN in this effort. With this new authority, ACORN used its subsidiary, ACORN Housing, to promote subprime loans more aggressively.
Obama had the unmitigated gall to blame Bush and greedy wall St. CEO's for the financial crisis, meanwhile he was instrumental in setting it up. Naturally, the media never bothered to pull their collective heads out from between Obama's butt cheeks to call him on that lie.
| 1255 |
Cato the Elder Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:08:29am |
re: #1252 vxbush
Okay, good news; as far as we know, the ex-girlfriend is in jail and should be charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery. No idea what bond will be set at. Hopefully high enough that she'll be in there for a while.
Stabbing someone bad enough to puncture a lung is "aggravated battery"? What about attempted murder?
| 1256 |
FrogMarch Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:10:24am |
re: #1235 Iron Fist
I'd like it if you were my neighbor. I feel safer when law-abiding citizens own guns.
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vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:10:52am |
re: #1255 Cato the Elder
Stabbing someone bad enough to puncture a lung is "aggravated battery"? What about attempted murder?
Or manslaughter. But she hasn't been charged yet; the DA still has to decide what to charge her with. At this point, this is what they have.
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avanti Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:13:38am |
re: #1144 Dustoff-507
Hey folks, want to see how our money is being spent.
I would have a drink first before checking.[Link: www.stimuluswatch.org...]
Top of page info:
"StimulusWatch.org was built to help the new administration keep its pledge to invest stimulus money smartly, and to hold public officials to account for the taxpayer money they spend. We do this by allowing you, citizens around the country with local knowledge about the proposed "shovel-ready" projects in your city, to find, discuss and rate those projects. These projects are not part of the stimulus bill. They are candidates for funding by federal grant programs once the bill passes."
It's just all the local projects waiting for funding, nothing to do with any national bill. You can add, edit or vote on the projects just like Wikopedia.
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lifeofthemind Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:19:04am |
re: #1253 Iron Fist
No, voting is a privilege. People under a certain age can't vote. Neither can people with a felony record (in some states). The Supreme Court has taken a very expansive view of the privilege for the last hundred and fifty years or so, so that people think of voting as a right.
But it is not, nor has it ever been a right. Just because Democrats want to allow illegal aliens to vote doesn't mean that they have any right to do so. The first requirement to being allowed to vote is that you are supposed to be an American citizen.
just because they don't enforce the rules on the books doesn't mean that there are no rules on the books.
This is semantics and solipsism. I'm not sticking around to deconstruct the grammar but just remember this. The community creates the legislature. Saying that the voters are defined as being competent citizens, competency being defined as being of an age to be accountable for one's choices and able to exercise reasonable judgement including being sane, does not mean that the state grants you membership in the enfranchised group as a privilege. The group defines its membership and uses the legislature, an organ of the state, to codify the rules and procedures it desires. Who the community defines as eligible to exercise the right to vote may change by definition, for example there may be a property qualification or a bar to public employees or beneficiaries voting, but that does not mean that they are losing a privilege. It merely means that they would not be members of the group able to exercise the right.
Privileges are granted by the State, Rights are inherent in a community and expressed by that community through the organs of a state, the legislature, that the community creates.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:23:16am |
re: #1252 vxbush
Okay, good news; as far as we know, the ex-girlfriend is in jail and should be charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery. No idea what bond will be set at. Hopefully high enough that she'll be in there for a while.
If I were the DA, I'd charge her with attempted murder so as to negotiate a plea to aggravated battery/domestic battery. Oh, fuck that. Battery is battery. There should be NO "domestic" charge.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:24:55am |
re: #1261 MandyManners
If I were the DA, I'd charge her with attempted murder so as to negotiate a plea to aggravated battery/domestic battery. Oh, fuck that. Battery is battery. There should be NO "domestic" charge.
I mean in the entire penal code. Violence is violence. Well, there should be different charges for some crimes against children and the elderly.
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UFO TOFU Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:28:28am |
re: #1241 Colonel Panik
Sheriff Joe needs to setup a checkpoint on the AZ/Calif border. We don't need any more Blue State liberals moving to AZ. Let them stew in their own juices.
Colorado is a warning to AZ and UT of what they will become if more Blue State Dems move in.
Had to ding ya up for that one. All though I don't necessarily want to keep them here, I am hoping to relocate to AZ some day.
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Kenneth Fri, Feb 27, 2009 9:31:09am |
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vxbush Fri, Feb 27, 2009 10:02:10am |
re: #1262 MandyManners
I mean in the entire penal code. Violence is violence. Well, there should be different charges for some crimes against children and the elderly.
I hear you. We'll see.
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MandyManners Fri, Feb 27, 2009 10:10:45am |
re: #1264 Kenneth
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mack Train Wreck! Alinsky, ACORN, Obama, Cloward and Piven connection
I have never "hearted" so much as I have today!
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