No Sign of Taliban Fist Unclenching

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We reach out, and beg, and offer deals to get them to unclench, and this is our thanks.

KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents reject a U.S. offer of “honorable reconciliation,” a top spokesman said on Wednesday, calling it a “lunatic idea” and saying the only way to end the war was to withdraw foreign troops. …

“This matter was also raised in the past,” said Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, referring to comments last month by Obama, who spoke of reaching out to moderate Taliban.

“They have to go and find the moderate Taliban, their leader and speak to them. This is a lunatic idea,” Mujahid said by telephone from an unknown location.

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301 comments
1 Buck  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:52:41pm

Well it was worth a try.

I also think we should invite the Taliban for a conference...

Hold it at Gitmo...

Too obvious?

2 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:52:48pm

Unclench your fist!
Oh baby let us be.

3 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:52:53pm

And on a related note, Iran is rejecting the offer of unofficial talks. Why won't they unclench?!?

4 Leonidas Hoplite  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:52:54pm

I fear that these people will only unclench their fists long enough to get a stronger hold on the pistol grips of their weapons.

5 scottishbuzzsaw  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:53:30pm
a “lunatic idea”

I agree with the Taliban?! Shoot me now.

6 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:54:20pm

re: #5 scottishbuzzsaw

I agree with the Taliban?! Shoot me now.

No, no. Shoot them now. Seems that diplomacy has run its course.

7 Russkilitlover  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:54:28pm
“They have to go and find the moderate Taliban, their leader and speak to them. This is a lunatic idea,” Mujahid said by telephone from an unknown location.

So even he knows that there ain't no such thing as a "moderate Taliban." LOL!

8 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:54:42pm

"Moderate Taliban" is like "short NBA players."

9 Ojoe  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:55:11pm

When the moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars

This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius
The age of Aquarius
Aquarius!
Aquarius!

Harmony and understanding
Sympathy and trust abounding
No more falsehoods or derisions
Golden living dreams of visions
Mystic crystal revalation
And the mind's true liberation
Aquarius!
Aquarius!

When the moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
Then peace will guide the planets
And love will steer the stars

This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius
The age of Aquarius
Aquarius!
Aquarius!

/MEGA SARC.

10 kynna  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:55:20pm

re: #7 Russkilitlover

You beat me to it. It seems like he's mocking here. Will the 0 get it? Doubtful.

11 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:55:22pm
“They have to go and find the moderate Taliban, their leader and speak to them. This is a lunatic idea,” Mujahid said by telephone from an unknown location.

I bet he was calling from a Taliphone booth.

12 Russkilitlover  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:55:41pm

re: #8 zombie

"Moderate Taliban" is like "short NBA players."

Well, there was Spud Webb and he was a very fine player.

13 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:55:42pm

related ,,

[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

Iran says no `talks' with US envoy at conference

So the taliban has showed The One the back of their hand. Iran is showing The one the back of their hand

I wonder why that Cowboy Bush didn't try diplomacy !?!?!?

//

14 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:55:55pm

re: #8 zombie

"Moderate Taliban" is like "short NBA players."

Spud Webb not ring a bell?

15 Querent  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:55:56pm

re: #6 Creeping Eruption

:: sigh.wav ::

cue Cool Hand Luke

"Some folks ya just can't reach"

16 looking closely  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:56:17pm

I say FIRST get rid of all the NON-moderate Taliban.

The rest will take care of itself.

17 kansas  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:56:23pm

re: #9 Ojoe

Back in college, I used to swill beer while that song played. It was groovy.

18 big steve  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:56:36pm

He's got the "lunatic idea" part right!

19 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:56:38pm

re: #8 zombie

"Moderate Taliban" is like "short NBA players."

In other words, very rare indeed.

20 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:56:51pm

re: #5 scottishbuzzsaw

I agree with the Taliban?! Shoot me now.

Well, the man has a point. "'Moderate' Taliban? Us?!"

21 ConservatismNow!  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:56:53pm

And Obama replied: Oh haha that's a good one guys. For real, dog. Unclench.

22 Querent  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:57:04pm

re: #19 Honorary Yooper

and overshadowed by the others

23 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:57:05pm

re: #8 zombie

"Moderate Taliban" is like "short NBA players."

There is only one: Spud Webb

24 Ojoe  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:57:22pm

re: #17 kansas

I liked the "OOooooo" at the end.

25 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:58:07pm

re: #8 zombie

"Moderate Taliban" is like "short NBA players."

Speaking of which:

Last week I was riding on BART and I saw on the platform a Chinese guy in sweat pants who was at LEAST 7' 6". I suspect he was a freshman recruited by Cal or Stanford, and will be the next Yao Ming. He was far and away the tallest man I'd ever seen in person. The 6' guys standing next to him came up to his armpits.

Look for this guy in the upcoming years. Say you saw it here first.

26 pink freud  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:58:34pm

"Can't I just visit with the Queeeeeen?"

27 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:58:50pm

They may not want to unclench their fists, but I have a feeling they're unclenching something else in Obama's general direction.

28 docremulac  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:58:57pm

They just haven't seen Obama's mysterious powers to cloud men's minds yet.

It worked at Harvard Law School, it should work everywhere right?

29 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:59:35pm

re: #12 Russkilitlover

Well, there was Spud Webb and he was a very fine player.

re: #14 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Spud Webb not ring a bell?

re: #23 Creeping Eruption

There is only one: Spud Webb

re: #19 Honorary Yooper

In other words, very rare indeed.

Yooper has it right:

I'm not saying they don't exist, only that they are very very rare, and hence not worth dealing with as a "group."

30 looking closely  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:59:38pm

This "moderate Taliban" nonsense has been brewing for a while.

[Link: www.weeklystandard.com...]

31 Russkilitlover  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:59:42pm

re: #23 Creeping Eruption

There is only one: Spud Webb

And Avery Johnson - known to his team as The Little General.

32 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 12:59:54pm

re: #28 docremulac

They just haven't seen Obama's mysterious powers to cloud men's minds yet.

It worked at Harvard Law School, it should work everywhere right?

"These are not the fists you want to clench"
-Obama-wan Kenobi

33 wrenchwench  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:00:50pm

re: #25 zombie

Speaking of which:

Last week I was riding on BART and I saw on the platform a Chinese guy in sweat pants who was at LEAST 7' 6". I suspect he was a freshman recruited by Cal or Stanford, and will be the next Yao Ming. He was far and away the tallest man I'd ever seen in person. The 6' guys standing next to him came up to his armpits.

Look for this guy in the upcoming years. Say you saw it here first.

I have a really tall cat. I call him Meow Ing.

/

34 opnion  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:00:52pm

Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first if he actually believes that there are moderate Taliban?
By publicly announcing his strategy he left himself open to looking like a fool.

35 simonml  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:01:25pm

re: #8 zombie

re: #14 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

re: #23 Creeping Eruption

How could you forget Muggsy Bogues?

36 redshirt  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:01:26pm

OK Obama, you made your peace overtures like you promised you would. You tried. I will give you credit.
You have gotten your answers in very clear terms. Talking is a no go.
Now what are you going to do?

37 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:01:43pm

re: #34 opnion

Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first if he actually believes that there are moderate Taliban?
By publicly announcing his strategy he left himself open to looking like a fool.

succinct!

38 capitalist piglet  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:01:55pm

Has Obama heard about this yet, or is he still trying to show the Queen how to use the iPod he just gave her?

39 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:02:00pm

re: #34 opnion

Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first if he actually believes that there are moderate Taliban?
By publicly announcing his strategy he left himself open to looking like a fool.


but better

40 turn  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:02:13pm

O failed his cowboy diplomacy course in college, got an A in appeasement though.

41 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:02:19pm

re: #34 opnion

Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first

/I'm sure he did. He's no dummy. Goats are pretty cheap you know.

42 aggieann  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:02:20pm

re: #11 Walter L. Newton

I bet he was calling from a Taliphone booth.

Jihad a bad connection, too.

43 pegcity  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:02:30pm

how about Muggsy Bogues. he was 5,3 and a great NBA player

44 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:02:40pm

re: #34 opnion

Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first if he actually believes that there are moderate Taliban?
By publicly announcing his strategy he left himself open to looking like a fool.

3rd times a charm

45 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:02:42pm

re: #35 simonml

re: #14 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

re: #23 Creeping Eruption

How could you forget Muggsy Bogues?

/Wasn't he with Capone?

46 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:03:26pm

re: #36 redshirt

OK Obama, you made your peace overtures like you promised you would. You tried. I will give you credit.
You have gotten your answers in very clear terms. Talking is a no go.
Now what are you going to do?

Bomb them further into the dark ages.

47 docremulac  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:03:27pm

re: #34 opnion

"Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first if he actually believes that there are moderate Taliban?
By publicly announcing his strategy he left himself open to looking like a fool."

..and us like a defeated country begging for mercy.

48 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:03:50pm

re: #36 redshirt

OK Obama, you made your peace overtures like you promised you would. You tried. I will give you credit.
You have gotten your answers in very clear terms. Talking is a no go.
Now what are you going to do?

Give Gen. Petraeus everything he asks for?
Or would that be too much to hope for?

49 alegrias  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:03:51pm

Oh boy,
anti-semitic signage all over those London protesters:

Stop Arming Israel;
Palestine solidarity campaign;
Ugghhhly jihadists in their midst.

50 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:03:52pm

Hmmmm, I may have found him -- says he is 7' 3" though, which seems a little short:

Max Zhang

" Max Zhang

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Yantai City, China
High School:
No. 4 Yantai HS
Height / Weight:
7-3 / 225
Position:
Center
Experience:
RS
The tallest player in school history, Zhang signed with Bears in late August 2007 ... redshirted during his initial year on campus ... began playing basketball at age 15 ... still developing physically, he is a skilled athlete with the ability to alter games with his shot-blocking skills."

May not be the same guy, but it shows that they are recruiting tall kids in China.

51 albusteve  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:03:54pm

re: #31 Russkilitlover

And Avery Johnson - known to his team as The Little General.

Avery played over his head...all the way to 6' 1

52 turn  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:03:59pm

re: #34 opnion

Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first if he actually believes that there are moderate Taliban?
By publicly announcing his strategy he left himself open to looking like a fool.

fixed

53 wrenchwench  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:04:18pm

re: #34 opnion

Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first if he actually believes that there are moderate Taliban?
By publicly announcing his strategy he left himself open to looking like a fool.

I agree, but caves don't have back doors.

54 BlueCanuck  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:04:23pm

re: #46 Creeping Eruption

Bomb them further into the dark ages.

I think that would be an improvement for them. They are so backwards, the dark ages are a step up.

55 loppyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:04:33pm

Nothing like getting a smack down for the entire world to see. Nice going, Barry.

56 sasquatchonsteroids  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:04:34pm
...and saying the only way to end the war was to withdraw foreign troops. ...

Obi will see this as a counteroffer. Something to work off of.
Like watching a guy make a mark in the sand, daring someone to cross it, and when they do, making another mark, and another, etc.....

57 VioletTiger  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:04:55pm

In other words, saying 'moderate taliban' is a bit like saying jumbo shrimp?

58 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:05:14pm

re: #54 BlueCanuck

I think that would be an improvement for them. They are so backwards, the dark ages are a step up.

I was thinking stone age myself, but they have been making improvements in their flint tools lately . . .

59 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:05:25pm

re: #38 capitalist piglet

Has Obama heard about this yet, or is he still trying to show the Queen how to use the iPod he just gave her?

Obama is now in 10 Downing Street, having a delightful dinner with Gord and all the other leaders, cooked by one of our TV cooks ...
I'm sure there'll be some arugula ...

60 BlueCanuck  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:05:35pm

re: #57 VioletTiger

In other words, saying 'moderate taliban' is a bit like saying jumbo shrimp?

Or "Microsoft Works".

/just had too.

61 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:05:43pm

re: #53 wrenchwench

I agree, but caves don't have back doors.

Otherwise, it's just a tunnel.
Of course, a donut with no hole is just a danish.

62 albusteve  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:00pm

re: #55 loppyd

Nothing like getting a smack down for the entire world to see. Nice going, Barry.

BO will construe it to his advantage...his voters will know the difference...this is the challenge the GOP faces...droolers

63 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:05pm

re: #50 zombie

Hmmmm, I may have found him -- says he is 7' 3" though, which seems a little short:

Max Zhang

" Max Zhang

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Yantai City, China
High School:
No. 4 Yantai HS
Height / Weight:
7-3 / 225
Position:
Center
Experience:
RS
The tallest player in school history, Zhang signed with Bears in late August 2007 ... redshirted during his initial year on campus ... began playing basketball at age 15 ... still developing physically, he is a skilled athlete with the ability to alter games with his shot-blocking skills."

May not be the same guy, but it shows that they are recruiting tall kids in China.

And we're scared to eat food manufactured in China! It must be doing something right!
/

64 Buck  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:08pm

re: #25 zombie

Speaking of which:

Last week I was riding on BART and I saw on the platform a Chinese guy in sweat pants who was at LEAST 7' 6". I suspect he was a freshman recruited by Cal or Stanford, and will be the next Yao Ming. He was far and away the tallest man I'd ever seen in person. The 6' guys standing next to him came up to his armpits.

Look for this guy in the upcoming years. Say you saw it here first.

You know better than anyone... no PIC? it didn't happen...

65 Idle Drifter  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:09pm

So when is the Soft Power Smart Diplomacy going to kick? Does the State Department have the a chart like the one at the Treasury?

*WARNING: this is South Park and it contains graphic imagery.*

So watch if you like South Park or are not easily offended by headless chickens.

66 loppyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:10pm

re: #59 yma o hyd

Obama is now in 10 Downing Street, having a delightful dinner with Gord and all the other leaders, cooked by one of our TV cooks ...
I'm sure there'll be some arugula ...

Gordon Ramsey?

67 CyanSnowHawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:11pm

re: #34 opnion

Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first if he actually believes that there are moderate Taliban?
By publicly announcing his strategy he left himself open to looking like a fool.

They're just not going to take him seriously until he gets a Mr. T haircut and has GM provide him with A-Team1.

68 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:21pm

re: #59 yma o hyd

Obama is now in 10 Downing Street, having a delightful dinner with Gord and all the other leaders, cooked by one of our TV cooks ...
I'm sure there'll be some arugula ...

Wonder if they have any movies laying about that they could watch after dinner?
/

69 Who Watches the Watchmen?  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:38pm

re: #7 Russkilitlover

So even he knows that there ain't no such thing as a "moderate Taliban." LOL!

It's not every day I agree with a Taliban spokesman.

70 CyanSnowHawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:49pm

re: #66 loppyd

Gordon Ramsey?

Oh F-Word!

71 snowcrash  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:06:51pm

re: #34 opnion
Agree. Same problem with the Russian overture, not that Obama made the gesture but that it fell flat publicly.

72 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:06pm

re: #49 alegrias

Oh boy,
anti-semitic signage all over those London protesters:

Stop Arming Israel;
Palestine solidarity campaign;
Ugghhhly jihadists in their midst.

Why would that shock you?
Everybody knows its only the eeeevil joooos who are the capitalists!

///////

73 Joan Not of Arc  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:09pm

There is no honourable reconciliation with people who throw acid in schoolgirls' faces. If Harper or Obama or anyone else for that matter can't see that, then I have no idea what to say. It's insane.

74 kynna  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:11pm

re: #35 simonml

re: #14 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

re: #23 Creeping Eruption

How could you forget Muggsy Bogues?

I was trying so hard to remember his name! It always made me think of mosquitos and that's what I got hung up on. I loved watching him play amongst all those giants.

Now if he had been a moderate Taliban he'd be dead. But as a short basketball player, he could use his uniqueness to his advantage and the others were forced to compensate rather than kill him outright for being different. :D

75 Ojoe  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:11pm

re: #54 BlueCanuck

It seems to me that the really crazy Islamics have forsaken rationality, which is what it means, in large part, to be human, so they have gone very, very far back.

They have gone farther back than any written history, for sure.

76 jemima  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:27pm

44 is supposed to be practically the smartest guy on the planet. Is he astute enough to be embarrassed over the public and blatant rebuff?
This is actually an important point because if his character does not allow for enough self-reflection to feel shame he will never make adjustments to policy.

77 alegrias  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:37pm

OT
Tee hee, while Obama's dining with the Queen, the crafty silver fox John McCain takes the airwaves on Fox News to trash the generational theft of democrats' plans, and praising Paul Ryan and Republican's new small is beautiful budget plan (with numbers).

78 capitalist piglet  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:40pm

re: #59 yma o hyd

Obama is now in 10 Downing Street, having a delightful dinner with Gord and all the other leaders, cooked by one of our TV cooks ...
I'm sure there'll be some arugula ...


After that gift exchange, I'll be happy if he just manages to control his flatulence.

79 simonml  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:42pm

re: #65 Idle Drifter

So when is the Soft Power Smart Diplomacy going to kick? Does the State Department have the a chart like the one at the Treasury?

*WARNING: this is South Park and it contains graphic imagery.*

So watch if you like South Park or are not easily offended by headless chickens.

One of their funniest scenes from all time if you ask me.

80 livefreeor die  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:51pm

re: #34 opnion

Just thinking out loud, shouldn't Obama have tried back door channels first if he actually believes that there are moderate Taliban?
By publicly announcing his strategy he left himself open to looking like a fool.

Yeah, and he had avoided that up until now. :)

81 bloodnok  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:56pm

re: #59 yma o hyd

Obama is now in 10 Downing Street, having a delightful dinner with Gord and all the other leaders, cooked by one of our TV cooks ...
I'm sure there'll be some arugula ...

Jamie Oliver?

82 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:07:57pm

re: #61 Honorary Yooper

Of course, a donut with no hole is just a danish.

I have now achieved enlightenment.

ommmmm

83 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:06pm

re: #71 snowcrash

Agree. Same problem with the Russian overture, not that Obama made the gesture but that it fell flat publicly.

Nothing has been the same since the 1812 Overture. They really must try something new.

84 wrenchwench  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:07pm

re: #59 yma o hyd

Obama is now in 10 Downing Street, having a delightful dinner with Gord and all the other leaders, cooked by one of our TV cooks ...
I'm sure there'll be some arugula ...

Do TV cooks make TV Dinners? That would be appropriate.

85 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:08pm

You know you're tall when...

...you make a bunch of 6'10" guys look short.

86 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:23pm

re: #4 Leonidas Hoplite

I fear that these people will only unclench their fists long enough to get a stronger hold on the pistol grips of their weapons.

Or to push the Launch button.

87 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:28pm

Why should they unclench? The 13th Imam is soon to be revealed by the light of Nuclear Annihilation.

88 livefreeor die  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:30pm

re: #36 redshirt

OK Obama, you made your peace overtures like you promised you would. You tried. I will give you credit.
You have gotten your answers in very clear terms. Talking is a no go.
Now what are you going to do?

He's going to Disney World!

89 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:35pm

re: #65 Idle Drifter

So that's how they make decisions!
It actually makes sense as to how the federal government runs now.

90 opnion  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:46pm

re: #57 VioletTiger

In other words, saying 'moderate taliban' is a bit like saying jumbo shrimp?

Or the tallest Dwarf in Snow White. Still a dwarf.

91 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:50pm

re: #64 Buck

You know better than anyone... no PIC? it didn't happen...

Got the pic in comment #85!

92 big steve  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:52pm

re: #50 zombie

Hmmmm, I may have found him -- says he is 7' 3" though, which seems a little short:

Max Zhang

" Max Zhang

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Yantai City, China
High School:
No. 4 Yantai HS
Height / Weight:
7-3 / 225
Position:
Center
Experience:
RS
The tallest player in school history, Zhang signed with Bears in late August 2007 ... redshirted during his initial year on campus ... began playing basketball at age 15 ... still developing physically, he is a skilled athlete with the ability to alter games with his shot-blocking skills."

May not be the same guy, but it shows that they are recruiting tall kids in China.

wait till you see Brittney Griner....6'7" high school senior

Brittney Griner

93 [deleted]  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:08:57pm
94 simonml  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:09:07pm

re: #74 kynna

Way to bring the whole conversation back around full circle. AWESOME! Upding for sure.

95 kynna  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:09:18pm

re: #57 VioletTiger

In other words, saying 'moderate taliban' is a bit like saying jumbo shrimp?

Watch out. People will start naming all their favorite giant prawn dishes.

I think 'moderate taliban' is more like 'honest senator'.

96 Abu Lahab  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:09:19pm
“They have to go and find the moderate Taliban, their leader and speak to them. This is a lunatic idea,”


He seems really insulted by the whole "moderate" thing - he is like: "Go find them, good luck with that"!

97 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:09:33pm

re: #60 BlueCanuck

Or "Microsoft Works".

/just had too.

Ever notice the only place you can find MS Works is preinstalled on PCs?

98 Mad Mullah  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:09:38pm

The Taliban is right and Obama is wrong. It is a lunatic idea.

99 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:09:55pm

re: #79 simonml

One of their funniest scenes from all time if you ask me.

One of my favorite scenes is from the Cartoon Wars episode when Cartman asks Kyle "how would you like it if there was a cartoon in TV that made fun of Jews all the time?" & Kyle broke the fourth wall & looked at the viewers with his mouth agape.

100 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:10:05pm

re: #81 bloodnok

Jamie Oliver?

If it's the delectable Padma Lakshmi, I'll be over for dessert.

101 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:10:06pm

re: #66 loppyd

Gordon Ramsey?

Oh no - Jamie Oliver!

Gordon Ramsey would've been too loud, in that kitchen.
All that swearing, tsk tsk tsk ...

102 livefreeor die  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:10:07pm

re: #66 loppyd

Gordon Ramsey?

If it's he, it will be f---ing arugula.

103 opnion  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:10:09pm

re: #67 CyanSnowHawk

They're just not going to take him seriously until he gets a Mr. T haircut and has GM provide him with A-Team1.

I pity the fool!

104 wrenchwench  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:10:18pm

re: #85 zombie

You know you're tall when...

...you make a bunch of 6'10" guys look short.

Any pics with arms or legs showing? 7' 3" and 225 lbs. must be all skin and bones.

105 loppyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:10:25pm

re: #62 albusteve

BO will construe it to his advantage...his voters will know the difference...this is the challenge the GOP faces...droolers

Obots.

106 Buck  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:10:31pm

OT: Well, my portfolio is starting to look better.

I mean we moaned everyday while it was going down... just thought I would note the UP Day.

My Microsoft stock did well... as did all my Alberta Energy Stocks...

My 10,000 shares of Canwest Global just lays there and plays dead....

107 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:10:49pm

During the run up to the election, I really thought most of what Obama was saying was just 'playing to the audience'. I really beleived that if elected, he was smart enough to carry off BEING the President of The United States, even though I knew I would disagree with most of his liberal agenda.
Not in my worst nightmare did I think that he and the people he has surrounded himself with would be so totally clueless of national and international affairs, be they military, commerce, protocol, etc etc

108 CyanSnowHawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:10:55pm

re: #76 jemima

44 is supposed to be practically the smartest guy on the planet. Is he astute enough to be embarrassed over the public and blatant rebuff?
This is actually an important point because if his character does not allow for enough self-reflection to feel shame he will never make adjustments to policy.

"My name is Obama-mandias, 44th heir:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Nothing beside remains: round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare,
The lone and level sands stretch far away.

109 loppyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:11:14pm

re: #102 livefreeor die

If it's he, it will be f---ing arugula.

Eat it you f-ing donkey!

110 scottishbuzzsaw  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:11:19pm

re: #101 yma o hyd

Oh no - Jamie Oliver!

Gordon Ramsey would've been too loud, in that kitchen.
All that swearing, tsk tsk tsk ...

Naked is better than nasty.

111 Idle Drifter  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:11:57pm

re: #79 simonml

One of their funniest scenes from all time if you ask me.

It did sum up my thoughts on the current Administration's attempts to fix the economy. The ending of that episode of South Park is a perfect perdiction of who's going to take credit for the economy recovering.

112 alegrias  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:12:02pm

Rahm Emanuel has Obama's back.
You cross Obama, Rahm Emanuel will make sure there's hell to pay.
Plus Richard Daley and the Chicago Way, know how to break a few eggs to make omelets.
Remember how Daley's dad cracked down on dissenting democrats in 1968!
Bam, slam, wham!
That was an epic rumble.
Democrats can fight dirty--just hope they deploy it against America's enemies, foreign.

113 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:12:06pm

re: #100 Occasional Reader

If it's the delectable Padma Lakshmi, I'll be over for dessert.

She could serve me crap in a hat & I'd eat it.

114 loppyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:12:07pm

re: #101 yma o hyd

Oh no - Jamie Oliver!

Gordon Ramsey would've been too loud, in that kitchen.
All that swearing, tsk tsk tsk ...

I love Jamie Oliver!

115 mattm  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:12:13pm

The Taliban is smarter and more articulate in their beliefs than our President!

116 turn  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:12:54pm

re: #100 Occasional Reader

Man can she eat a burger or what?

117 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:13:19pm

re: #106 Buck

OT: Well, my portfolio is starting to look better.

I mean we moaned everyday while it was going down... just thought I would note the UP Day.

My Microsoft stock did well... as did all my Alberta Energy Stocks...

My 10,000 shares of Canwest Global just lays there and plays dead....

Good news, thanks. :)

Well, the MS and AE stocks is the good news. ;)

118 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:13:26pm

re: #110 scottishbuzzsaw

Naked is better than nasty.

His wife won't be too happy - Jamie isn't allowed to bring his cell-phone - and she is due to go into labour tonight ...

119 jjmckay1216  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:13:38pm

re: #12 Russkilitlover

Well, there was Spud Webb and he was a very fine player.

don't forget Mugsy Bogues. Played with him in Charlotte in some pickup games. awesome talent

120 [deleted]  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:13:40pm
121 ConservatismNow!  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:13:43pm

re: #108 CyanSnowHawk

Well done.

122 loppyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:13:58pm

re: #100 Occasional Reader

If it's the delectable Padma Lakshmi, I'll be over for dessert.

That's what I wear when I cook. Who doesn't?

123 lawhawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:14:09pm

The Islamists don't want reconciliation. They want your submission. They want to impose their view of Sharia on everyone within their dominion and don't care how many people are murdered - how much blood is spilled - to accomplish that goal. It doesn't matter how many years or decade; they are in the long war, while the West still thinks that if they close their eyes and write letters - their goal of peace and stability will be attained.

It's a crude naivete, which will get many killed.

124 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:14:12pm

re: #104 wrenchwench

Any pics with arms or legs showing? 7' 3" and 225 lbs. must be all skin and bones.

Yes:

7'3" of skin and bones.

125 CyanSnowHawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:14:26pm

re: #100 Occasional Reader

If it's the delectable Padma Lakshmi, I'll be over for dessert.

For god's sake, will someone help her find her pants!?

126 livefreeor die  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:14:33pm

re: #107 sattv4u2

During the run up to the election, I really thought most of what Obama was saying was just 'playing to the audience'. I really beleived that if elected, he was smart enough to carry off BEING the President of The United States, even though I knew I would disagree with most of his liberal agenda.
Not in my worst nightmare did I think that he and the people he has surrounded himself with would be so totally clueless of national and international affairs, be they military, commerce, protocol, etc etc

The thing is, after the DVD incident, you would think they would work extra hard to make the gifts more up to snuff. The rare book was and excellent choice and on the right track but then they lumped it with an IPod and blew it.

127 OldLineTexan  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:14:33pm

re: #115 mattm

The Taliban is smarter and more articulate in their beliefs than our President!

But are they clean?

/Joe Biden

128 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:14:40pm

re: #116 turn

Man can she eat a burger or what?

I was about to type something about my "breakfast burrito", but thought better of it.

129 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:14:48pm

re: #108 CyanSnowHawk

"My name is Obama-mandias, 44th heir:
Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!"
Nothing beside remains: round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare,
The lone and level sands stretch far away.

Where's the Shattered Visage?

130 lawhawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:15:20pm

re: #93 buzzsawmonkey

O noble knights of the Pork Table, this quest I give to you: Travel into the wilds and wastes of the barren and savage lands, and seek there the rare and elusive Moderate Taliban. Their leader will meet you with clenched fist, but you must propitiate him with fair words and noble gifts compatible with the playing format of that savage and untamed region. If you do so, his fist will unclench and he will offer you the flat backhand of friendship.

We are the knights who say NI!

131 Ojoe  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:15:46pm

re: #130 lawhawk

And we want a SHRUBBERY !

132 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:15:53pm

re: #127 OldLineTexan

But are they clean?

/Joe Biden

"You can't go into a 7/11 or a dunkin Donuts ,,, and you KNOW what i'm talking about!"

133 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:15:58pm

re: #100 Occasional Reader

If it's the delectable Padma Lakshmi, I'll be over for dessert.

Padma can lash me any day.

134 Killer Tomato  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:16:01pm

re: #122 loppyd

That's what I wear when I cook. Who doesn't?

That color?!
Too much chance it'd get stained.
I usually wear a darker shade.

135 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:16:12pm

re: #126 livefreeor die

The thing is, after the DVD incident, you would think they would work extra hard to make the gifts more up to snuff. The rare book was and excellent choice and on the right track but then they lumped it with an IPod and blew it.

The book just shows, for me, that the iPod was not some off-the-cuff blunder, but one well thought out.

136 yma o hyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:16:25pm

Well, Madame has been quite patient, but as Madame-time is now overdue, I better go!

Seeya tomorrow, all being well!

137 turn  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:16:35pm

re: #128 Occasional Reader

Oh, I sense a pun thread coming on ...

138 wrenchwench  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:16:49pm

re: #124 zombie

Yes:

7'3" of skin and bones.

Thanks!

Not too bad, considering. I guess under is the only way his opponent saw to go. Is that a blocking foul or charging?

139 loppyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:16:59pm

re: #134 Killer Tomato

That color?!
Too much chance it'd get stained.
I usually wear a darker shade.

Red for spaghetti night...

140 tfc3rid  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:17:00pm

Well, then I guess we will have to go and remove our troops from there...

We made a nice gesture of friendship and openness and naiveite...

141 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:17:07pm

re: #137 turn

Oh, I sense a pun thread coming on ...

Or a bun thread.

142 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:17:15pm

re: #40 turn

O failed his cowboy diplomacy course in college, got an A in appeasement though.

B. He eventually ran away from the alligator.
All the A students were eaten. Last, of course, but eaten.

143 A Man for all Seasons  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:17:30pm

re: #31 Russkilitlover

And Avery Johnson - known to his team as The Little General.


Little Nate Robinson won this years dunk contest..

144 ConservatismNow!  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:17:44pm

re: #100 Occasional Reader

If it's the delectable Padma Lakshmi, I'll be over for dessert.

I'd much rather have Nigella Lawson.

145 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:17:46pm

re: #139 loppyd

Red for spaghetti night...

Just wear an apron . . .I mean wear just an apron.

146 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:01pm

re: #129 FurryOldGuyJeans

Where's the Shattered Visage?

I should have known buzzsaw would provide. ;)

re: #120 buzzsawmonkey

Obamandias
--with apologies to Percy Bysshe Shelley

I met a traveler from the Potomac
Who said, two vast and countless piles of debt
Stand in the Congress. Near their bursting sacks
Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose set
Uncomprehending expression of slack
Shows that the sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive, stamped on that lifeless pan
The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed.
On the pedestal these words are arranged;
"My name is Obamandias, Historic Man!
Look on my works, for I bring Hope and Change!"
Nothing beside remains. 'Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level Mall stretches away.

147 Last Mohican  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:05pm

re: #20 Occasional Reader

Well, the man has a point. "'Moderate' Taliban? Us?!"

I link to find common ground whenever possible. It's my little way of helping to bring the world closer together.

Therefore, I'll note that we Lizards and Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid can agree on at least one thing: we both mock Obama for advancing the ridiculous idea that America should appeal to the "moderate Taliban."

148 solomonpanting  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:09pm

re: #115 mattm

The Taliban is smarter and more articulate in their beliefs than our President!

And better community organizers, too.

149 livefreeor die  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:12pm

re: #142 Kosh's Shadow

B. He eventually ran away from the alligator.
All the A students were eaten. Last, of course, but eaten.

Was that after they were mysteriously thrown under a bus?

150 turn  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:15pm

re: #133 Creeping Eruption

Padma can lash me any day.

You ought to see her recipe for limp noodle, to die for.

151 alegrias  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:17pm

You are making it very hard to focus on today's news that the GOP has put out a small is beautiful BUDGET ALTERNATIVE which does NOT RAISE TAXES!

Hello, is anyone paying attention? The GOP has done SOMETHING, and no one is watching or listening.

Bad lizards, busy critiquing first ladies' outfits & silly gifting conventions of olde.

152 jjmckay1216  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:21pm

re: #113 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

ok who is she?

153 lawhawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:24pm

re: #131 Ojoe

And we want a SHRUBBERY !

We had a Shrub(ery). People didn't like it very much. Now? People want...

A Hopiary.

154 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:28pm

re: #144 ConservatismNow!

I'd much rather have Nigella Lawson.

Jello cage match between the two?

155 Last Mohican  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:18:43pm

re: #147 Last Mohican

I linklike to find common ground whenever possible. It's my little way of helping to bring the world closer together.

Therefore, I'll note that we Lizards and Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid can agree on at least one thing: we both mock Obama for advancing the ridiculous idea that America should appeal to the "moderate Taliban."

PIMF

156 VioletTiger  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:19:07pm

re: #95 kynna

Watch out. People will start naming all their favorite giant prawn dishes.

I think 'moderate taliban' is more like 'honest senator'.


Yep, upding for that!

157 ConservatismNow!  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:19:07pm

re: #154 Creeping Eruption

Jello cage match between the two?

Two? I'd much rather make it a three way. MWAHAHA!

158 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:19:20pm

re: #143 HoosierHoops

Little Nate Robinson won this years dunk contest..

Dee Brown, all 5'10" (yeah ,,, right !) of him did it while with the Celtics in '91

159 Ojoe  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:19:27pm

re: #153 lawhawk

Excellent.

BBL

160 CyanSnowHawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:19:35pm

re: #129 FurryOldGuyJeans

Where's the Shattered Visage?

That's in the long version posted byre: #120 buzzsawmonkey

Obamandias
--with apologies to Percy Bysshe Shelley

I met a traveler from the Potomac
Who said, two vast and countless piles of debt
Stand in the Congress. Near their bursting sacks
Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose set
Uncomprehending expression of slack
Shows that the sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive, stamped on that lifeless pan
The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed.
On the pedestal these words are arranged;
"My name is Obamandias, Historic Man!
Look on my works, for I bring Hope and Change!"
Nothing beside remains. 'Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level Mall stretches away.

161 livefreeor die  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:19:39pm

re: #151 alegrias

You are making it very hard to focus on today's news that the GOP has put out a small is beautiful BUDGET ALTERNATIVE which does NOT RAISE TAXES!

Hello, is anyone paying attention? The GOP has done SOMETHING, and no one is watching or listening.

Bad lizards, busy critiquing first ladies' outfits & silly gifting conventions of olde.

Hey, there were puns too!

162 Last Mohican  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:19:40pm

re: #148 solomonpanting

And better community organizers, too.

Hardly. They thuggishly bullied their way into control of a far less wealthy and powerful country.

163 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:19:48pm

re: #128 Occasional Reader

I was about to type something about my "breakfast burrito", but thought better of it.

Would now be the right time for a spotted dick joke?

164 opnion  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:19:58pm

re: #123 lawhawk

The Islamists don't want reconciliation. They want your submission. They want to impose their view of Sharia on everyone within their dominion and don't care how many people are murdered - how much blood is spilled - to accomplish that goal. It doesn't matter how many years or decade; they are in the long war, while the West still thinks that if they close their eyes and write letters - their goal of peace and stability will be attained.

It's a crude naivete, which will get many killed.


Correct, they take the long view forward & backward. To the Islamist the Crusades were last week & Al Andalusia was yesterday.
We on the other hand have moved on , past 9/11 & most Americans I am afraid believe that all people have the same values & aspirations.

165 [deleted]  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:20:05pm
166 [deleted]  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:20:05pm
167 loppyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:20:08pm

re: #145 Creeping Eruption

Just wear an apron . . .I mean wear just an apron.

:~)

I'm too much of a spaz not to wear an apron.

168 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:20:19pm

re: #160 CyanSnowHawk

I saw that earlier. I am so slow. ;)

169 turn  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:20:26pm

re: #142 Kosh's Shadow

B. He eventually ran away from the alligator.
All the A students were eaten. Last, of course, but eaten.

Hi kosh, I fear he's in for a rather rude awakening over the next four years, that is if he doesn't breakdown before then.

170 solomonpanting  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:20:27pm

re: #162 Last Mohican

Hardly. They thuggishly bullied their way into control of a far less wealthy and powerful country.

You mean like ACORN?

171 alegrias  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:20:34pm

re: #152 jjmckay1216

ok who is she?

* * * *
The Ex-wife of the guy who wrote the Satanic Verses, and got Fatwa'd by mullahs back in 1988.

172 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:20:48pm

re: #163 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Would now be the right time for a spotted dick joke?

Only if you provide the bangers and mash.

173 Racer X  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:21:10pm

Here's an idea - cut off their clenched fist and feed it to them. Tell them if they screw with us ever again they get to eat their own feet.

174 Rancher  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:21:23pm

re: #115 mattm

The Taliban is smarter and more articulate in their beliefs than our President!

But Obama is no less a zealot in his Marxist beliefs, to the point that he will advance them despite it costing him reelection.

175 avanti  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:21:39pm

re: #135 FurryOldGuyJeans

The book just shows, for me, that the iPod was not some off-the-cuff blunder, but one well thought out.

Here's a AP report on the visit

visit.

176 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:22:19pm

re: #169 turn

Hi kosh, I fear he's in for a rather rude awakening over the next four years, that is if he doesn't breakdown before then.

It took less than 30 days for the man to become physically exhausted by the demands of the office. 4 years will be torture.

177 tfc3rid  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:22:27pm

re: #151 alegrias

I mentioned it in the Open Thread... I think it's a good budget... Works to retain the government spending as 20% or so of the GDP... Permanent Bush Tax cuts... Work on doing something for the legacy plans of medicare and SSI.

178 jjmckay1216  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:22:48pm

re: #171 alegrias

ahhhhh. thanks. thought she looked familiar. isn't she like a foot taller than him?

179 CyanSnowHawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:23:05pm

re: #168 FurryOldGuyJeans

I saw that earlier. I am so slow. ;)

You and me both Furry. That's why I only got the short version posted.

180 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:23:20pm

re: #147 Last Mohican

I'll note that we Lizards and Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid can agree on at least one thing: we both mock Obama for advancing the ridiculous idea that America should appeal to the "moderate Taliban."

I think we can agree with him on that, immediately prior to dropping a Hellfire missile on his arse.

181 jjmckay1216  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:23:27pm

Is Walter still around?

182 turn  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:23:34pm

re: #176 FurryOldGuyJeans

I think he's starting to turn gray already, seriously.

183 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:23:46pm

re: #157 ConservatismNow!

Two? I'd much rather make it a three way. MWAHAHA!

re: #157 ConservatismNow!

Two? I'd much rather make it a three way. MWAHAHA!

A three way with Giada De Laurentis?

184 alegrias  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:23:50pm

re: #178 jjmckay1216

ahhhhh. thanks. thought she looked familiar. isn't she like a foot taller than him?

* * * *
No idea!

185 KenJen  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:23:54pm

re: #175 avanti

Here's a AP report on the visit

visit.

They gave the Queen pictures of herself and she gave them pictures of herself. What's so special about that?

186 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:24:40pm

re: #175 avanti

Here's a AP report on the visit

visit.

Totally clueless about the fine points and nuances of international diplomacy and protocol. But you will never see it. Everyone should think and act American in your view.

187 BlueCanuck  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:24:53pm

re: #144 ConservatismNow!

I'd much rather have Nigella Lawson.

And she just sounds sexy. *drool*

/and she's a great cook too.
//ummm, can some one hand me a mop? there appears to be a puddle here now.

188 vxbush  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:24:55pm

re: #185 KenJen

They gave the Queen pictures of herself and she gave them pictures of herself. What's so special about that?

I'm just glad they didn't give her signed pictures of themselves. I mean, she's been in office so long that from her, it has a bit more distinction. For Obama to do the same thing after only 75 days would have been laughable.

189 Russkilitlover  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:24:57pm

re: #175 avanti

Here's a AP report on the visit

visit.

When it's boiled down to this, it seems like the Obama's got the bum's rush from the Queen.

During their private meeting, President Obama and first lady gave the queen a personalized iPod with video footage of her 2007 visit to Washington and Virginia. She was also given a rare songbook signed by composer Richard Rodgers.

In return the queen and her husband, Prince Philip, gave the Obamas signed portrait of themselves.

190 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:25:24pm

re: #144 ConservatismNow!

I'd much rather have Nigella Lawson.

Nigella's quite pretty, but looks like she's hiding a few more pounds than I care for.

Plus, I tend to like the "exotics". So, you take Nigella, I'll take Padma. Deal?

191 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:25:25pm

re: #158 sattv4u2

Dee Brown, all 5'10" (yeah ,,, right !) of him did it while with the Celtics in '91

I hate watching basketball, but I've always wondered why some professional team simply didn't do this:

Recruit one of those super-tall freaks, like the 8'+ Ukrainian guy who's still growing. Usually these characters can't run and have medical problems, but all you'd need to do is plant one next to the opponent's basket, just stand there, stationary. Then, play the whole game with 4 guys on 5. Your opponents will score a lot of baskets, but every time they do, just pass the ball down court to your man standing by the basket, and he just drops it in, 100% conversion rate. Meanwhile, your opponents won't make every basket -- you'll get some rebounds, and every time you do, heave it to your guy, drop, 2 more points.

Seems like a guaranteed way to win.

192 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:25:47pm

Surely the POTUS could not be so insufferably arrogant as to believe that one nicely turned phrase from his lips would declaw the Taliban beast.

Surely the POTUS must have known that the Taliban would spit on his outstretched hand.

And surely, his next move will soon be revealed in all its brilliance for the entire world to marvel at.

Surely./

193 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:25:53pm

re: #185 KenJen

They gave the Queen pictures of herself and she gave them pictures of herself. What's so special about that?

LONDON – It's not every day the American president's driver is told to move his bulletproof car.
But Queen Elizabeth II's handlers made the request Wednesday after President Barack Obama's reinforced Cadillac limousine was found to be blocking the garden entrance driveway at Buckingham Palace

They can't even PARK correctly,,, how are they going to run a car company !

194 alegrias  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:26:13pm

re: #177 tfc3rid

I mentioned it in the Open Thread... I think it's a good budget... Works to retain the government spending as 20% or so of the GDP... Permanent Bush Tax cuts... Work on doing something for the legacy plans of medicare and SSI.

* * * *
Thank you, must have missed your comments.

Just hate to have dems have the last BUDGET laugh despite their obscene monstrous budget being a turkey, whereas the Republicans is stripped down and basic.

195 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:26:22pm

re: #182 turn

I think he's starting to turn gray already, seriously.

I remember the shellacking Reagan got about his hair when he was President. But the FMSM will use O's showing signs of premature aging as another reason to gush about his wonderfulness.

196 [deleted]  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:26:26pm
197 sasquatchonsteroids  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:26:54pm

re: #187 BlueCanuck

And she just sounds sexy. *drool*

/and she's a great cook too.
//ummm, can some one hand me a mop? there appears to be a puddle here now.

A mop ? A MOP ?
Are you telling me you do NOT have a Sham-wow ?

198 Russkilitlover  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:00pm

re: #191 zombie

I hate watching basketball, but I've always wondered why some professional team simply didn't do this:

Recruit one of those super-tall freaks, like the 8'+ Ukrainian guy who's still growing. Usually these characters can't run and have medical problems, but all you'd need to do is plant one next to the opponent's basket, just stand there, stationary. Then, play the whole game with 4 guys on 5. Your opponents will score a lot of baskets, but every time they do, just pass the ball down court to your man standing by the basket, and he just drops it in, 100% conversion rate. Meanwhile, your opponents won't make every basket -- you'll get some rebounds, and every time you do, heave it to your guy, drop, 2 more points.

Seems like a guaranteed way to win.

That's a reason for the 3 second rule, right there. No camping under the basket.

199 Kragar  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:03pm
“They have to go and find the moderate Taliban, their leader and speak to them. This is a lunatic idea,” Mujahid said by telephone from an unknown location.

Finally we have a common ground....

200 solomonpanting  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:07pm

re: #191 zombie

You're assuming the other team wouldn't leave a player back to defend.

201 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:10pm

re: #191 zombie

is plant one next to the opponent's basket, just stand there, stationary

In thr pros, a player must be gaurding someONE, not just somePLACE or it's a foul. 6 fouls and you're out of the game.

202 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:13pm

re: #183 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

A three way with Giada De Laurentis?

Now you're talking. Meow.

203 turn  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:25pm

re: #195 FurryOldGuyJeans

Yeah I can hear it now, distinguished

204 Last Mohican  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:43pm

re: #191 zombie

Seems like a guaranteed way to win.

But you could do that even with a 5'3" guy. I think someone must have figured out that playing a whole game 4 on 5, with one guy left behind the opponent's basket, just doesn't work.

205 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:43pm

Why are they still calling from undisclosed locations?

206 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:49pm

re: #189 Russkilitlover

No, she gave what was demanded of her by tradition and protocol, highly doubtful something she would have personally chosen if it had been up to her.

207 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:27:59pm

re: #191 zombie

I hate watching basketball, but I've always wondered why some professional team simply didn't do this:

Recruit one of those super-tall freaks, like the 8'+ Ukrainian guy who's still growing. Usually these characters can't run and have medical problems, but all you'd need to do is plant one next to the opponent's basket, just stand there, stationary. Then, play the whole game with 4 guys on 5. Your opponents will score a lot of baskets, but every time they do, just pass the ball down court to your man standing by the basket, and he just drops it in, 100% conversion rate. Meanwhile, your opponents won't make every basket -- you'll get some rebounds, and every time you do, heave it to your guy, drop, 2 more points.

Seems like a guaranteed way to win.

The reason I like baseball is because the players are all normal-sized, not glandular freaks, and they are not loaded down with equipment like football and hockey players.

208 ConservatismNow!  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:28:28pm

re: #183 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

A three way with Giada De Laurentis?

She's the granddaughter of Dino De Laurentis. And she's...smokin.

209 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:28:38pm

re: #207 Alouette

The reason I like baseball is because the players are all normal-sized, not glandular freaks, and they are not loaded down with equipment like football and hockey players.

Sounds like Rugby is the game for you then.

210 scottishbuzzsaw  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:28:41pm

Where's Mandy with the photos of those gorgeous firefighters?!

211 lawhawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:28:47pm

re: #205 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Why are they still calling from undisclosed locations?

Because the disclosed locations have all been obliterated in Hellfire Strikes, and they're still picking up the pieces of Achmed the dead terrorist six months later. Stinks something awful when there's so much offal to dispose of.

212 opnion  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:28:47pm

re: #175 avanti

Here's a AP report on the visit

visit.

Really, did you expect the AP to be anything but slobbering over BHO & WAB?

213 zombie  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:29:09pm

re: #198 Russkilitlover

That's a reason for the 3 second rule, right there. No camping under the basket.

re: #201 sattv4u2

is plant one next to the opponent's basket, just stand there, stationary

In thr pros, a player must be gaurding someONE, not just somePLACE or it's a foul. 6 fouls and you're out of the game.

Now see, I didn't know that. Learn something new every day.

As you can tell, I don't follow basketball.

214 Last Mohican  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:29:25pm

re: #209 Creeping Eruption

Sounds like Rugby is the game for you then.

Or chess.

215 Kragar  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:29:51pm

re: #210 scottishbuzzsaw

Where's Mandy with the photos of those gorgeous firefighters?!

I got ya covered

216 Russkilitlover  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:29:59pm

re: #201 sattv4u2

is plant one next to the opponent's basket, just stand there, stationary

In thr pros, a player must be gaurding someONE, not just somePLACE or it's a foul. 6 fouls and you're out of the game.

3 seconds and illegal defense is not a personal foul. They are team fouls and turnovers.

217 Last Mohican  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:30:20pm

re: #215 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I got ya covered

Um, I don't think that outfit was flame-retardant.

218 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:30:21pm

re: #175 avanti

Here's a AP report on the visit

visit.

Still think this is some fucking April Fool's joke, or have you moved the goal posts yet again after getting your head handed to you?

219 BlueCanuck  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:30:43pm

re: #197 sasquatchonsteroids

A sham-what? I may be high tech in some areas, but I am low tech in a lot of others.

220 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:30:43pm

re: #215 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I got ya covered

Not sure how one can glean that she's a lesbian from that photo, but OK.

221 scottishbuzzsaw  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:31:22pm

re: #215 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I got ya covered

LOL! Not quite the gender I was looking for.

222 Mad Mullah  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:31:24pm

re: #193 sattv4u2

They can't even PARK correctly,,, how are they going to run a car company !

Obama doesn't even know who invented the automobile.

223 ConservatismNow!  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:31:36pm

re: #217 Last Mohican

Um, I don't think that outfit was flame-retardant.

Doesn't have to be. She just handles the pumping for the hose.

224 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:31:47pm

re: #219 BlueCanuck

A sham-what? I may be high tech in some areas, but I am low tech in a lot of others.

The Sham-Wow! The greatest invention ever to be sold on TV infomercials!

225 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:04pm

OT: and maybe this has already been mentioned - it seems that HotAir's April Fools gag is to use a photo of Sarah Palin for every blog post. I was scrolling through, thinking "This story has nothing to do with her, nor this one, nor this one. What is going on... [looks at calender] .... oh"!

226 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:06pm

re: #191 zombie

but all you'd need to do is plant one next to the opponent's basket, just stand there, stationary.

No can do, under NBA rules.

227 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:18pm

re: #220 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Not sure how one can glean that she's a lesbian from that photo, but OK.

It's the long fingers. ;p

228 jjmckay1216  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:19pm

re: #217 Last Mohican

Um, I don't think that outfit was flame-retardant.

YIKES! setting apt on fire right now and call 911

YES!

229 Kragar  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:19pm

re: #221 scottishbuzzsaw

LOL! Not quite the gender I was looking for.

You did not specify

230 CyanSnowHawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:20pm

re: #120 buzzsawmonkey

Obamandias
--with apologies to Percy Bysshe Shelley

I met a traveler from the Potomac
Who said, two vast and countless piles of debt
Stand in the Congress. Near their bursting sacks
Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose set
Uncomprehending expression of slack
Shows that the sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive, stamped on that lifeless pan
The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed.
On the pedestal these words are arranged;
"My name is Obamandias, Historic Man!
Look on my works, for I bring Hope and Change!"
Nothing beside remains. 'Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare
The lone and level Mall stretches away.

I thought I had done something similar recently. Thanks Charles for the useful LGF Search.

Obamandais?

In America's sandy silence, all alone,
Stands a gigantic Leg, which far off throws
The only shadow that the Desert knows:
"I am great OBAMANDIAS," saith the stone,
"The President of USA; this mighty Country shows
"The wonders of my hand." The USA's gone,
Nought but the Leg remaining to disclose
The site of this forgotten Washington.
We wonder, and some Hunter may express
Wonder like ours, when thro' the wilderness
Where London stood, holding the Wolf in chace,
He meets some fragments huge, and stops to guess
What powerful but unrecorded race
Once dwelt in that annihilated place.

—with apologies to Horace Smith.

231 BlueCanuck  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:24pm

re: #224 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

The Sham-Wow! The greatest invention ever to be sold on TV infomercials!

I thought those were Ginsu knives. :D

232 avanti  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:42pm

re: #212 opnion

Really, did you expect the AP to be anything but slobbering over BHO & WAB?

Sorry, I missed the slobbering in that report, just seemed like a bland, play by play of the visit. Where was the slobbering ? There is a lot of slobbering in the MSN, but that link was pretty bland.

233 opnion  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:48pm

re: #218 FurryOldGuyJeans

Still think this is some fucking April Fool's joke, or have you moved the goal posts yet again after getting your head handed to you?

They blocked the driveway! I am sure that the Queen saw our First Couple as two Vulgarians. Ok, I'm not sure, but I wouldn't be surprised.

234 [deleted]  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:32:53pm
235 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:33:09pm

re: #226 Occasional Reader

No can do, under NBA rules.

Already thoroughly covered, I see... must post faster!

236 A Man for all Seasons  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:33:27pm

re: #191 zombie

I hate watching basketball, but I've always wondered why some professional team simply didn't do this:

Recruit one of those super-tall freaks, like the 8'+ Ukrainian guy who's still growing. Usually these characters can't run and have medical problems, but all you'd need to do is plant one next to the opponent's basket, just stand there, stationary. Then, play the whole game with 4 guys on 5. Your opponents will score a lot of baskets, but every time they do, just pass the ball down court to your man standing by the basket, and he just drops it in, 100% conversion rate. Meanwhile, your opponents won't make every basket -- you'll get some rebounds, and every time you do, heave it to your guy, drop, 2 more points.

Seems like a guaranteed way to win.


hahaha
Don't think so Zom.. First time somebody tries that Howard or Shaq will fly down the lane..slam down the ball and put your non athletic Center in the Hospital..End of the 8 footer's career.

237 snowcrash  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:33:38pm

re: #225 Slumbering Behemoth
Only Ed's posts, AP isn't playing.

238 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:33:39pm

Our president is such a freakin' wuss. Oy.

239 jamgarr  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:33:58pm

Time for Plan B From Obama Space!

240 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:34:09pm

re: #232 avanti

Sorry, I missed the slobbering in that report, just seemed like a bland, play by play of the visit. Where was the slobbering ? There is a lot of slobbering in the MSN, but that link was pretty bland.

You swoon so much over the man it is not a surprise you would miss the slobbering the FMSM does.

241 Pietr  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:34:09pm

re: #59 yma o hyd

Obama is now in 10 Downing Street, having a delightful dinner with Gord and all the other leaders, cooked by one of our TV cooks ...
I'm sure there'll be some arugula ...

He didn't give Gordon a Presser or Dinner-but he gets one? The English are truly Diplomats...and we have someone who doesn't even represent American Cowboys, let alone understand them........


/White smoke...............

242 loppyd  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:34:10pm

re: #207 Alouette

The reason I like baseball is because the players are all normal-sized, not glandular freaks, and they are not loaded down with equipment like football and hockey players.

Dustin Pedroia - 2008 American League MVP - is rumored to be 5'7". He's officially listed as 5'9" which is the source of great fodder here in Red Sox Nation.

243 ConservatismNow!  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:34:25pm

...and the media fawns over Michelle's boring outfit.

244 scottishbuzzsaw  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:34:26pm

re: #229 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

You did not specify

I specified Mandy's photos though...like this:

[Link: viewmorepics.myspace.com...]

245 solomonpanting  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:34:29pm

re: #238 Ward Cleaver

Our president is such a freakin' wuss. Oy.

Isn't that why the Euor's loved him?

246 Ben Hur  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:34:44pm

Note to Obama:

They will not give up their religion for you.

247 [deleted]  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:34:46pm
248 Occasional Reader  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:35:23pm

Hey, I just came up with a great Obama Derangement Syndrome/David Ickes-esque conspiracy theory:

Obama is visiting the Queen so he can score some smack.

(Now watch, Glenn Beck will report this as news, using me as the source)

249 A Man for all Seasons  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:36:06pm

re: #224 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

The Sham-Wow! The greatest invention ever to be sold on TV infomercials!


On the way home yesterday I heard a comedy of the sham wow guy..
This guy sounded just like him and was hawking Sham-pons. The sham wow tampons..It was..pretty dang funny.

250 opnion  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:36:46pm

re: #232 avanti

Sorry, I missed the slobbering in that report, just seemed like a bland, play by play of the visit. Where was the slobbering ? There is a lot of slobbering in the MSN, but that link was pretty bland.

Well there was uh, er. Ya got me , I went back & reread it. It actually was pretty straight forward.

251 ConservatismNow!  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:37:04pm

re: #242 loppyd

Dustin Pedroia - 2008 American League MVP - is rumored to be 5'7". He's officially listed as 5'9" which is the source of great fodder here in Red Sox Nation.

"How many MVPs do you know who can't hit a high and inside fastball?"
"other than you?"

252 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:37:23pm

re: #237 snowcrash

Only Ed's posts, AP isn't playing.

Probably for good reason. Many commenters there go into newk-YOU-ler meltdown whenever AP posts anything about Palin. Even if AP says something favorable about her, he gets a lot of "LEAVE SARAH ALONE! LEAVE HER ALONE"!

253 ConservatismNow!  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:37:34pm

re: #251 ConservatismNow!

"How many MVPs do you know who can't hit a high and inside fastball?"
"other than you?"

Sorry, forgot the link. MLB 09

254 KenJen  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:37:41pm

re: #193 sattv4u2

LONDON – It's not every day the American president's driver is told to move his bulletproof car.
But Queen Elizabeth II's handlers made the request Wednesday after President Barack Obama's reinforced Cadillac limousine was found to be blocking the garden entrance driveway at Buckingham Palace

They can't even PARK correctly,,, how are they going to run a car company !


It would have been funny if they announced over the Palace intercom system "Will the owner of a black, reinforced, bulletproof Cadillac limo please move your vehicle. Your blocking the entrance to the Queens garden".

255 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:37:43pm

re: #251 ConservatismNow!

"How many MVPs do you know who can't hit a high and inside fastball?"
"other than you?"

Great commercial ,,,,,,,, but also a great player!

256 [deleted]  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:38:10pm
257 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:38:20pm

re: #254 KenJen

It would have been funny if they announced over the Palace intercom system "Will the owner of a black, reinforced, bulletproof Cadillac limo WITH THE 16 Inch SPINNERS ON IT please move your vehicle. Your blocking the entrance to the Queens garden".

couldn't resist

258 Kragar  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:38:46pm

re: #244 scottishbuzzsaw

I specified Mandy's photos though...like this:

[Link: viewmorepics.myspace.com...]

I disagree. You asked for pictures of gorgeous firefighters, which I provided.

I'm afraid you'll need to take this up with the management.

/

259 avanti  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:38:52pm

re: #240 FurryOldGuyJeans

You swoon so much over the man it is not a surprise you would miss the slobbering the FMSM does.

OK, be fair and follow the link, cut and paste the slobbering part and post it. I am honestly curious about what you find is slobbering, I've read it twice now, and missed it .

260 KingKenrod  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:38:53pm

re: #191 zombie

I hate watching basketball, but I've always wondered why some professional team simply didn't do this:

Recruit one of those super-tall freaks, like the 8'+ Ukrainian guy who's still growing. Usually these characters can't run and have medical problems, but all you'd need to do is plant one next to the opponent's basket, just stand there, stationary. Then, play the whole game with 4 guys on 5. Your opponents will score a lot of baskets, but every time they do, just pass the ball down court to your man standing by the basket, and he just drops it in, 100% conversion rate. Meanwhile, your opponents won't make every basket -- you'll get some rebounds, and every time you do, heave it to your guy, drop, 2 more points.

Seems like a guaranteed way to win.

The three-second rule states an offensive player cannot be in the paint for more than three seconds unless they have the ball. So Mr. tall guy would have to "time" going in and out of the paint, which would give the defense the time to put a defender between him and the basket (or they could leave a defender back, making it 4-on-4 at the other end.

261 Russkilitlover  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:39:31pm

More on G20 visit

The queen chatted with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi while French President Nicolas Sarkozy held an animated discussion through an interpreter with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Would love to know the details of that!

262 Ward Cleaver  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:39:44pm

re: #243 ConservatismNow!

...and the media fawns over Michelle's boring outfit.

She looks more and more like Aunt Esther every day.

263 itellu3times  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:40:06pm

re: #191 zombie

Hmm. Could work. Yao is tall enough to try it.

But then the NBA would pass some kind of rule about it, outlaw it, have to bring everyone to the frontcourt in x seconds or get a technical.

264 lawhawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:40:24pm

re: #224 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

The Sham-Wow! The greatest invention ever to be sold on TV infomercials!

Vince is a master of the slam-pow!

265 FrogMarch  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:41:30pm

re: #5 scottishbuzzsaw

I agree with the Taliban?! Shoot me now.

Save a bullet, I'll stand right behind you.

266 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:42:01pm

re: #212 opnion

Really, did you expect the AP to be anything but slobbering over BHO & WAB?

The AP most of the time makes NWD look like a credible source.

267 KenJen  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:42:57pm

re: #264 lawhawk

Didn't Vince recently get caught with a prostitue?

268 CyanSnowHawk  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:43:04pm

re: #220 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey

Not sure how one can glean that she's a lesbian from that photo, but OK.

Hot girl. Had to have gone to college at some point.

269 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:43:07pm

re: #263 itellu3times

Hmm. Could work. Yao is tall enough to try it.

But then the NBA would pass some kind of rule about it, outlaw it, have to bring everyone to the frontcourt in x seconds or get a technical.

[Link: www.school-for-champions.com...]

270 Russkilitlover  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:43:26pm

re: #243 ConservatismNow!

...and the media fawns over Michelle's boring outfit.

Good Lord! What a bad expression they captured. And that slouch! You're tall, Michelle - stand up straight, put your shoulders back!

271 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:44:04pm

re: #259 avanti

OK, be fair and follow the link, cut and paste the slobbering part and post it. I am honestly curious about what you find is slobbering, I've read it twice now, and missed it .

The entire tone of the article is one of slobbering lust for the man. I am not one whit surprised you can not see it, you have your own man crush so strong it reeks.

272 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:45:53pm

re: #252 Slumbering Behemoth

Either way, as April Fools gags go, I like this one. Sarah is very easy on the eyes, and I do not mind being pranked in such a fashion. Nice one, Ed.

273 kansas  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:46:04pm

re: #218 FurryOldGuyJeans

Still think this is some fucking April Fool's joke, or have you moved the goal posts yet again after getting your head handed to you?

Cmon man, OTUS got an A for his flight. Check this out.

George Stephanopoulos: “Barack Obama arrived at the G-20 summit just hours ago, too soon for a real assessment of his diplomacy. But, Diane, the flight over the Atlantic was just spectacular. Our pool correspondent tells us there was very little turbulence, the food was delicious, and the view of London on the approach was magnificent. So, I’m giving the President an ‘A’ for this trip — if he can keep this up over the next couple of days, it’s going to be a very successful summit.”

Want to join me in asking for a fucking break? ; )

274 opnion  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:46:28pm

re: #266 FurryOldGuyJeans

The AP most of the time makes NWD look like a credible source.

They actually lost their cred years ago.

275 kansas  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:46:35pm

re: #232 avanti

Sorry, I missed the slobbering in that report, just seemed like a bland, play by play of the visit. Where was the slobbering ? There is a lot of slobbering in the MSN, but that link was pretty bland.

How about this one?

George Stephanopoulos: “Barack Obama arrived at the G-20 summit just hours ago, too soon for a real assessment of his diplomacy. But, Diane, the flight over the Atlantic was just spectacular. Our pool correspondent tells us there was very little turbulence, the food was delicious, and the view of London on the approach was magnificent. So, I’m giving the President an ‘A’ for this trip — if he can keep this up over the next couple of days, it’s going to be a very successful summit.”

276 avanti  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:47:31pm

re: #271 FurryOldGuyJeans

The entire tone of the article is one of slobbering lust for the man. I am not one whit surprised you can not see it, you have your own man crush so strong it reeks.

Now it's the tone. Again, pretty please cut and paste the comment that sets that slobbering tone. I see the slobbering on the first lady link, but need to understand this one.

277 avanti  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:49:21pm

re: #275 kansas

How about this one?

George Stephanopoulos: So, I’m giving the President an ‘A’ for this trip — if he can keep this up over the next couple of days, it’s going to be a very successful summit.”

OMG, that was beyond slobbering, even for George.

278 FurryOldGuyJeans  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:49:29pm

re: #276 avanti

Now it's the tone. Again, pretty please cut and paste the comment that sets that slobbering tone. I see the slobbering on the first lady link, but need to understand this one.

You will NEVER see it, no matter how many times it is pointed out to you, as has been done REPEATEDLY in the past. You have made an investment in this joke, and you will see it through to the bitter end.

279 Tazzerman  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:52:19pm

re: #36 redshirt

OK Obama, you made your peace overtures like you promised you would. You tried. I will give you credit.
You have gotten your answers in very clear terms. Talking is a no go.
Now what are you going to do?

You forget my friend, Comrade Obama is PERSISTANT! He himself touts that as is #1 strength. He won't give up trying, ever!

280 avanti  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:52:55pm

re: #278 FurryOldGuyJeans

You will NEVER see it, no matter how many times it is pointed out to you, as has been done REPEATEDLY in the past. You have made an investment in this joke, and you will see it through to the bitter end.

OK, so no cut and paste example then ? I'll drop it, but you are right, I did not see the slobbering as in some other reports.

281 sattv4u2  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 1:53:01pm

re: #275 kansas

re: #277 avanti

So Steffy is basically saying "Barack was a good little boy for being on the big scarey airplane trip for his 1st time as Pres. I think we should give him a special treat tonight!"
ALSO ,,,, is Steffy crediting The One for there being "very little turbulence"?

282 avanti  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:00:05pm

re: #281 sattv4u2

re: #277 avanti

So Steffy is basically saying "Barack was a good little boy for being on the big scarey airplane trip for his 1st time as Pres. I think we should give him a special treat tonight!"
ALSO ,,,, is Steffy crediting The One for there being "very little turbulence"?

OK, now this is MSM slobbering I'll grant you.

link.

283 [deleted]  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:02:00pm
284 azul93gt  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:12:15pm

Isn't the expression, "PUNKED" ?

285 Code Red 21  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:19:00pm

re: #262 Ward Cleaver

She looks more and more like Aunt Esther every day.

LOL I knew she reminded me of somebody but I couldn't put my finger on who it was.

286 azul93gt  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:20:58pm

re: #191 zombie

That would be a lane violation. A player cannot park themselves under the rim. That's at least 1 rule violation.

287 Code Red 21  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:21:58pm

re: #275 kansas

How about this one?

George Stephanopoulos: “Barack Obama arrived at the G-20 summit just hours ago, too soon for a real assessment of his diplomacy. But, Diane, the flight over the Atlantic was just spectacular. Our pool correspondent tells us there was very little turbulence, the food was delicious, and the view of London on the approach was magnificent. So, I’m giving the President an ‘A’ for this trip — if he can keep this up over the next couple of days, it’s going to be a very successful summit.”

Is this an April fools joke?

288 Pietr  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:26:30pm

re: #286 azul93gt

That would be a lane violation. A player cannot park themselves under the rim. That's at least 1 rule violation.

He'd have to stay out of the paint-but it'd only take 1 guard covering, with speed to steal the ball and counter every pass-or risk many going out of bounds from high lobs. Shaq and Yao aren't the fleetest or most co-ordinated, just big-and coaches aren't stupid......

289 rakkasan  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:27:39pm

“They have to go and find the moderate Taliban, their leader and speak to them. This is a lunatic idea,” Mujahid said by telephone from an unknown location.

Yep. When the Taliban can legitimately call our leaders "lunatics," I think we might have to back the truck up. In President Obama's defense, however, I think "lunatic" is a bit harsh. How about "obtuse?"

290 eaglewingz08  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:47:07pm

You have to make the appeaser really really want to do some appeasing and to give you much shinier presents than he would if you just 'caved in' immediately upon his taking office. I mean it took Salome's dance of the seven veils to get John's head on a platter, the Iranians and talibani are looking for some heads on a platter, so they will be quite patient while Mr. Obama acts like the 'persistent' suitor.

291 AZDave  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 2:59:18pm
We reach out, and beg, and offer deals to get them to unclench...

Do you think that maybe a colonic cleansing would help? Or maybe just send a cruise missile up their ass?

292 Pupdawg  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 3:35:08pm

Obamba should also blame, and apologize for, the USA to the Taliban like he did today to Europe and the world for the current world economic crisis. He said a great deal of the world's economic woes rests with America. Blame America first and always according to Obama and his ilklings.

Some deathly sick stuff!

293 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 3:35:35pm

re: #290 eaglewingz08

You have to make the appeaser really really want to do some appeasing and to give you much shinier presents than he would if you just 'caved in' immediately upon his taking office. I mean it took Salome's dance of the seven veils to get John's head on a platter, the Iranians and talibani are looking for some heads on a platter, so they will be quite patient while Mr. Obama acts like the 'persistent' suitor.

We know whose head the Iranians want first.

294 Boxy_brown  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 3:38:26pm
Taliban insurgents reject a U.S. offer of “honorable reconciliation...calling it a “lunatic idea” ...

What does it say about the country when some filthy islamist bastard, speaking from his lice/cholera infested, crap stinking cave displays more common sense than our commander and chief/secretary of state?

295 Pupdawg  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 3:40:39pm

"Lunatic idea"...stay tuned Talibaners and people of the world in general as we have a POTUS who is full of them.

296 Rune  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 3:41:08pm

No reconciliation. I guess will just have to kill them all then.

Australian forces kill senior Taliban leader: Defence
The Defence Department says Australian soldiers have killed a senior Taliban leader in a joint operation with Afghan forces.

Defence says Mullah Abdul Bari was responsible for orchestrating suicide bombings, spreading the use of improvised explosive devices, and helping to train foreign fighters in the restive Uruzgan province.

Joint Operation chief Lieutenant General Mark Evans said Bari's death would severely disrupt insurgent activity in the province.

...

Australian forces kill senior Taliban leader: Defence

also in the news: Italian special forces capture Taliban leader (Italian)

- Talban leader – no pension plan needed..

297 Boxy_brown  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 3:41:26pm

re: #289 rakkasan

“They have to go and find the moderate Taliban,”

If they run when you shoot at them they are moderate. If they stand still they are hard core Taliban.

298 Pupdawg  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 3:42:46pm

Lunatic idea? You should check-out his fuzzy-as-a-bushel-of-Georgia peaches math skills.

299 tradewind  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 4:24:13pm

re: #1 Buck

No it wasn't.
Did anyone really think there was a snowball's chance in hell?

300 tradewind  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 4:27:06pm

re: #2 zombie
Maybe if they had just set the mood.....
/sarc/

Youtube Video
301 Gumby  Wed, Apr 1, 2009 4:35:59pm

re: #53 wrenchwench

I agree, but caves don't have back doors.

If caves had back doors, they'd be tunnels... right? MAYBE?


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