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Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:36:03pm |
Surely you have better things to focus on than things that matter.
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dapperdave Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:36:34pm |
Mmmmm new thread, I love that new thread smell.
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Drained Brain Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:36:46pm |
Better to be silent and thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.
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pink freud Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:38:04pm |
Jindal in 2012? Maybe Not, Reveals Chris Matthews Show
TVNewser has obtained a partial early transcript from this weekend’s, “The Chris Matthews Show.” Panelist John Heilemann of New York Magazine relayed an interesting “rumor” about Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal:
I was down in New Orleans, and I heard a great rumor that Bobby Jindal, who we were just talking about as a potential presidential candidate for the Republican party, is thinking about giving up the governorship and running for Senate against David Vitter, or for Vitter’s seat if Vitter doesn’t run. He’s got a terrible budget situation down there. He’s thrown himself into a Republican primary up in Baton Rouge that he’s going to apparently get creamed in. And I think what’s interesting is that that tells you that he’s got the message that 2012 isn’t his year.
/what the heck, it’s that kinda day ….
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:38:40pm |
re: #4 Drained Brain
Better to be silent and thought a fool than to open one’s mouth and remove all doubt.
pass that thought on to avanti, would you?
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BlueCanuck Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:39:29pm |
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:39:41pm |
re: #6 pink freud
Jindal in 2012? Maybe Not, Reveals Chris Matthews Show
TVNewser has obtained a partial early transcript from this weekend’s, “The Chris Matthews Show.” Panelist John Heilemann of New York Magazine relayed an interesting “rumor” about Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal:
I was down in New Orleans, and I heard a great rumor that Bobby Jindal, who we were just talking about as a potential presidential candidate for the Republican party, is thinking about giving up the governorship and running for Senate against David Vitter, or for Vitter’s seat if Vitter doesn’t run. He’s got a terrible budget situation down there. He’s thrown himself into a Republican primary up in Baton Rouge that he’s going to apparently get creamed in. And I think what’s interesting is that that tells you that he’s got the message that 2012 isn’t his year.
/what the heck, it’s that kinda day ….
i’m thinking “never” is his year to run for President, as least as a Republican.
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brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:40:02pm |
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OldLineTexan Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:40:04pm |
Lying is done with words and also with silence.
Adrienne Rich
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:40:20pm |
re: #10 MandyManners
And miss Judge Judy? Are you nuts?
do they have a “Naked Judge Judy” on cable?
/brain bleach
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OldLineTexan Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:40:30pm |
re: #12 brookly red
I haven’t had one since the cat died…
Were the two events coincidental, or simultaneous?
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Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:40:57pm |
re: #2 brookly red
are the pirates dead yet?
Its been a long time since we dealt with high-seas pirates.
I was wondering how many artist and numismatist it will take for us to draw and quarter these pirates once we catch them.
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:41:26pm |
….Clowns Moonbats to the left of me,
Jokers Loons to the right, here I am,
Stuck in the middle with you LGF.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:41:31pm |
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
CHARLES!
Why are we wasting time on these Open Threads when we could beating the living shit outta Glenn Beck!
/ … just trying to be different … :D
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:41:32pm |
re: #16 Syrah
Its been a long time since we dealt with high-seas pirates.
I was wondering how many artist and numismatist it will take for us to draw and quarter these pirates once we catch them.
What?
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jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:42:11pm |
re: #18 pre-Boomer Marine brat
CHARLES!
Why are we wasting time on these Open Threads when we could beating the living shit outta Glenn Beck!/ … just trying to be different … :D
upding whore :)
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:43:37pm |
re: #21 jwb7605
upding whore :)
What was it one of the Three Stooges used to cackle?
… [insert that here]
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:43:56pm |
re: #18 pre-Boomer Marine brat
CHARLES!
Why are we wasting time on these Open Threads when we could beating the living shit outta Glenn Beck!/ … just trying to be different … :D
has anyone seen Glenn Becks birth certificate?
/white smoke
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brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:43:56pm |
re: #15 OldLineTexan
Were the two events coincidental, or simultaneous?
well once the old girl passed I tossed her bed out…
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BlueCanuck Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:44:24pm |
re: #18 pre-Boomer Marine brat
When you were made they broke the mold.
/someone realized the specs weren’t exactly right…. ;)
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:45:02pm |
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Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:45:28pm |
re: #20 Lincolntf
Upding for effort, but execution was so-so.
Ok. I will hang that one off of the yard arm and try to do better next time.
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jorline Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:45:34pm |
re: #2 brookly red
are the pirates dead yet?
Hostage dies as French attack Somali pirates
A French hostage and two pirates died Friday in a rescue operation off Somalia, the French president’s office in Paris said Friday.
Four hostages, including a child, were freed from the hijacked yacht after almost a week of captivity, Nicolas Sarkozy’s office said.
The French military decided to move in when pirates refused their offers and increased threats against the hostages, it said.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:45:37pm |
re: #29 BlueCanuck
When you were made they broke the mold.
/someone realized the specs weren’t exactly right…. ;)
Laugh cackle out loud
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:45:43pm |
re: #29 BlueCanuck
When you were made they broke the mold.
/someone realized the specs weren’t exactly right…. ;)
no, it’s : “that boy jes ain’t right….”
no wonder you did poorly on the redneck test %-)
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Adrenalyn Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:46:13pm |
Bow-Gate made the cover of the Foxnews homepage
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Miss Trixie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:46:36pm |
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quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:47:10pm |
By MLK’s standard, half the population never was born!
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:47:21pm |
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Mike in Georgia Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:47:23pm |
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
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Adrenalyn Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:48:18pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
my condolences
my brother in law got the same news today also
30 minutes ago
he was a printer
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Egregious Philbin Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:48:52pm |
2 more hours of work this week…got the Grateful Dead blasting out the speakers and I’m wearing jeans. Just paid off my car 2 years early and will enjoy being debt free for about 5 more days till the house closes and I have to be a responsible adult.
Massive amounts of beer and pizza tonite.
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:49:01pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
my advice to you is to start drinking heavily.
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LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:49:12pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
Good luck and best wishes on finding a new job……..
:)
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:49:22pm |
SocraticTestesOfTheBilgesphere just pooped on the Beck thread.
Test your left mouse buttons, everyone.
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Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:49:23pm |
re: #19 Walter L. Newton
I thought it was punny. I may have gone a bit over board.
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J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:49:34pm |
re: #35 Adrenalyn
CNN has also decided to cover (finally) bow-gate…
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:49:41pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
I’m very sorry to hear of your misfortune. I’m facing a jobless future also. The drinks are on us! As many as you need!
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CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:49:56pm |
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Miss Trixie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:50:17pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
I’m sorry to hear your unfortunate news - do you have any prospects?
What’ll you have? My turn to treat the lizards!
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:50:19pm |
re: #48 Syrah
I thought it was punny. I may have gone a bit over board.
keel have to haul you over the coals for it any way
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Adrenalyn Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:50:21pm |
re: #49 J.S.
CNN has also decided to cover (finally) bow-gate…
color me shocked !
and I love your avatar
my black cat rules the roost
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:50:32pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
VERY best wishes!
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pink freud Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:50:48pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
Sorry to hear that, Mike. I hope things get better for you.
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Devil's Advocate Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:51:22pm |
I’m really having a hard time figuring out what having a loved President does for America.
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BlueCanuck Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:51:27pm |
re: #34 redc1c4
*sigh* Too rural to be urban, and too urban to be rural.
/just can’t fit in anywhere.
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Alaska Kim Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:51:49pm |
Good afternoon, y’all.
Still no lizard lounge I see.
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:52:02pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
In ‘62 I was unemployed also. And in diapers.
Sorry to hear that. The best I can do is offer my condolences, and say keep your head up.
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BlueCanuck Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:52:25pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Sorry to hear that. I hope you can find something to get you by and then some.
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:52:30pm |
re: #58 Devil’s Advocate
I’m really having a hard time figuring out what having a loved President does for America.
[Video]
the problem is who loves him, and what he does to be loved.
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LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:53:12pm |
re: #60 Alaska Kim
Good afternoon, y’all.
Still no lizard lounge I see.
I never went there but I know Charles feels strongly about not reopening it…….
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:53:13pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
Chin up, man. Things will be better for you.
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Miss Trixie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:53:13pm |
re: #59 BlueCanuck
*sigh* Too rural to be urban, and too urban to be rural.
/just can’t fit in anywhere.
Why not move to G*d’s country, Alberta, and be an Urbane Cowboy?
:D
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:53:30pm |
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:53:45pm |
re: #67 LGoPs
I never went there but I know Charles feels strongly about not reopening it…….
i’d just like top see the lizard back as a graphic
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Mike in Georgia Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:53:57pm |
I’ve been with this company for a little over thirty years. I think
I’m going to draw the unemployment for a while and see how
I like doing just as little as I can get by with.
Thanks everyone for the kind word. Now for another drink.
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Alaska Kim Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:54:05pm |
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:54:13pm |
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
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LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:54:14pm |
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:54:43pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
post the best bits, please.
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LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:54:44pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
You must be over the target ‘cause you’re taking flak….
:)
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:54:54pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
Will you be sharing with us? Please?
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Adrenalyn Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:55:05pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
was it something I said ?
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:55:07pm |
re: #70 Miss Trixie
Alberta—-Urbane/blockquote>?
Shirley, you jest.
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Alaska Kim Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:55:09pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
My dad always said, Consider the source.
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:55:15pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
Do share!
I love “we got mail” threads.
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DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:55:22pm |
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Earick Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:55:23pm |
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
In my experience that’s usually when somebody else’s life ends!
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:55:32pm |
re: #77 redc1c4
post the best bits, please.
No, that just gives the writer the pleasure of seeing his/her screed posted for all the world to see. Don’t give them the time of day.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:55:35pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
The Kook-Wing always succeeds in outdoing themselves.
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:55:50pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
Then you must be doing something right. Press on, Old Man.
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callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:56:14pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
The Lizard army is begging you shared some of those ‘treats’. ;-)
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jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:56:21pm |
re: #82 Alaska Kim
My dad always said, Consider the source.
the source probably reads something like “clearthinker@Yahoo.com”.
… dead giveaway …
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:56:22pm |
re: #89 calcajun
Then you must be doing something right. Press on, Old Man.
Flak is heaviest over the target.
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:56:22pm |
re: #86 Walter L. Newton
No, that just gives the writer the pleasure of seeing his/her screed posted for all the world to see. Don’t give them the time of day.
does that mean you won’t be quoting avanti anymore?
/white smoke
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:56:38pm |
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So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:56:59pm |
re: #2 brookly red
are the pirates dead yet?
Are you kidding. There are 2 destroyers in the area now with 6 more aircraft carriers and the space shuttle on the way in case there’s a major firefight with these 4 Somali thugs. Let’s see if the 12 Black Hawk helicopters and 36 cruise missiles can’t do the job, Obama has signed a special order calling for… who else… Jack Bauer.
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Miss Trixie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:57:03pm |
re: #74 Alaska Kim
Or Alaska.
My folks cruised Alaska a few years ago beginning from Vancouver, BC, and fell in love with her wild, untamed beauty.
Their photos were incredible but according to my Mom, still did no justice to the real thing.
Alaska is now on my list. :)
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Egregious Philbin Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:57:07pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Best of luck to ya, I had a 18 month bout with unemployment a few years back, I nearly went insane. I had the money to tide over but, in hindsite, I allowed myself to get caught in a trap of inactivity and depression. Thankfully, my dear, now departed, father was in my corner all the way and never lost hope for me, even when I allowed myself to lose hope.
Get out, get active, network like hell and follow up on anything, sometimes its what you least expect that will lead you to what you want. I applied for jobs at the same level that I was at, to no avail. I did some temp work at jobs that were beneath my skill and it was horrible. I finally started applying for stuff above what I had done, and that is how I found the great job I am in today. Best of luck, be persistent and focused, good people always outlast bad times.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:57:15pm |
re: #90 callahan23
The Lizard army is begging you shared some of those ‘treats’. ;-)
Personally I’d rather hear those torrid love letters from desperate girlfriends but then that’s just me?
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:57:18pm |
Links incoming from Andrew Sullivan, Juan Cole, Balloon Juice, Daily Kos, Oliver Willis, and Media Matters.
Apparently, I’m their new best friend, after years of being called every nasty, filthy name in the book by those creeps.
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:57:19pm |
re: #90 callahan23
The Lizard army is begging you shared some of those ‘treats’. ;-)
Perhaps with a soundtrack.
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LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:57:22pm |
re: #86 Walter L. Newton
No, that just gives the writer the pleasure of seeing his/her screed posted for all the world to see. Don’t give them the time of day.
Better yet, give them the time of day using the old finger method. Tell them it’s one finger from sunset…..the middle finger.
/
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DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:57:25pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
Best of luck, And please try and enjoy a bit of vacation, sounds like you’ve earned it.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:57:28pm |
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:57:48pm |
re: #99 Charles
Links incoming from Andrew Sullivan, Juan Cole, Balloon Juice, Daily Kos, Oliver Willis, and Media Matters.
Apparently, I’m their new best friend, after years of being called every nasty, filthy name in the book by those creeps.
Gawker too.
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jorline Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:58:08pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
See what happens when you close down their favorite watering hole?
//
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:58:11pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
Struck a “nerve”? Hell, sounds like we hit the cerebral cortex.
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Alaska Kim Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:58:18pm |
re: #96 Miss Trixie
My folks cruised Alaska a few years ago beginning from Vancouver, BC, and fell in love with her wild, untamed beauty.
Their photos were incredible but according to my Mom, still did no justice to the real thing.
Alaska is now on my list. :)
I’ll never leave here.
If you are going to visit, May, June and July are the best times.
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pink freud Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:58:39pm |
re: #99 Charles
Links incoming from Andrew Sullivan, Juan Cole, Balloon Juice, Daily Kos, Oliver Willis, and Media Matters.
Apparently, I’m their new best friend, after years of being called every nasty, filthy name in the book by those creeps.
*shudders*
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Miss Trixie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:59:15pm |
re: #81 calcajun
No I’m not and stop calling me Shirley! :P
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:59:21pm |
re: #99 Charles
Links incoming from Andrew Sullivan, Juan Cole, Balloon Juice, Daily Kos, Oliver Willis, and Media Matters.
Apparently, I’m their new best friend, after years of being called every nasty, filthy name in the book by those creeps.
You’re now the enemy of their enemy. They don’t know what a friend looks like.
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:59:23pm |
re: #99 Charles
Links incoming from Andrew Sullivan, Juan Cole, Balloon Juice, Daily Kos, Oliver Willis, and Media Matters.
Apparently, I’m their new best friend, after years of being called every nasty, filthy name in the book by those creeps.
Then again, do you want to be a member of a club that has someone like you as a member?
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Russkilitlover Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:59:28pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
That’s terrible. Best of luck to you.
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CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:59:51pm |
re: #99 Charles
Links incoming from Andrew Sullivan, Juan Cole, Balloon Juice, Daily Kos, Oliver Willis, and Media Matters.
Apparently, I’m their new best friend, after years of being called every nasty, filthy name in the book by those creeps.
Do you suppose they’ll give you a hat tip when they post their own Glen Beck pieces?
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So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 2:59:58pm |
re: #99 Charles
Links incoming from Andrew Sullivan, Juan Cole, Balloon Juice, Daily Kos, Oliver Willis, and Media Matters.
Apparently, I’m their new best friend, after years of being called every nasty, filthy name in the book by those creeps.
Are the links being written on nicely decorated Easter eggs? It’s the least they could do.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:00:22pm |
re: #106 calcajun
Struck a “nerve”? Hell, sounds like we hit the cerebral cortex.
The dominant emotional component of the primal. //
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Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:01:04pm |
re: #96 Miss Trixie
My folks cruised Alaska a few years ago beginning from Vancouver, BC, and fell in love with her wild, untamed beauty.
Their photos were incredible but according to my Mom, still did no justice to the real thing.
Alaska is now on my list. :)
I’m correct if I presume that they weren’t there during the winter months. Big difference.
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Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:01:05pm |
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.— Martin Luther King, Jr.
I’ve been off the internet over the last few days for the most part, and I just spent a nauseating five minutes over on Gellers’ pathetic site reading through her inflammatory, libelous screed about Charles.
Then I come back to the pool of sanity here at LGF to read this refreshing quote. It’s like a breath of fresh air.
NEVER stop speaking out about the things that matter, Charles… keep exposing evil, hatred and ignorance for what it is and keep right on taking the high road.
People of emnity are always going to attack and try to tear down a man of principal and integrity, because that man is everything that they aren’t and everything that they never will be… and they know it.
Intelligent people of good character can always differentiate between the man who brags that he has principles, and the man who doesn’t have to brag because he actually has them. Spencer and Geller fall into the former category, they have proven that beyond a shadow of a doubt and all on their own. It’s probably why they feel so comfortable sharing bedbugs.
You my friend, most certainly fall into the latter category. You’ve clearly been given the gift of discernment, and you use it very well. I pray that you will continue to use that discernment and this blog to stand against hatred and ignorance, and stand up for what’s right.
My involvement here at LGF will be somewhat limited for the next couple of days, but I wanted to stop by a wish you a pleasant, restful weekend.
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:01:12pm |
re: #99 Charles
Links incoming from Andrew Sullivan, Juan Cole, Balloon Juice, Daily Kos, Oliver Willis, and Media Matters.
Apparently, I’m their new best friend, after years of being called every nasty, filthy name in the book by those creeps.
Feel the luv!
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jorline Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:01:44pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
Sorry to hear that Mike.
*toast to you*
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BlueCanuck Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:01:46pm |
re: #70 Miss Trixie
Why not move to G*d’s country, Alberta, and be an Urbane Cowboy?
:D
Thinking about it, really. I am thinking about it.
/just too damn much responsibilities here in Ontario. :-/
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:02:03pm |
re: #115 So?
nicely decorated Easter eggs.
Yes, nothing screams the death and resurrection or our Lord, Jesus like a giant friggin’ rodent delivering chocolate eggs.
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Alaska Kim Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:02:06pm |
re: #117 Soona’
I’m correct if I presume that they weren’t there during the winter months. Big difference.
180 inches of snow this winter. You don’t want to come to AK in winter.
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Orangutan Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:02:33pm |
Well, shutting down here on a good Friday, and all I can say is Mike, I am two unemployment periods ahead of you in my life. I am certain you will find something better - there’s actually a ton to do out there. I hope you can enjoy your break more than I ever did mine (although I got better at it) and come back doing something that engages you each day.
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quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:02:38pm |
re: #70 Miss Trixie
My father was born in Medicine Hat.
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So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:02:41pm |
re: #122 calcajun
Yes, nothing screams the death and resurrection or our Lord, Jesus like a giant friggin’ rodent delivering chocolate eggs.
Hey you should write TV commercials!
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:03:16pm |
Odd story of the day: Liberal activists assault Pullman (WA) armory
Two men visiting Pullman on a tour promoting civic involvement have been arrested for allegedly attempting to break into the National Guard Armory.Thomas H. Goldstein, 44, and Andrew T. Crittendon, 26, are being held at the Whitman County Jail in Colfax on charges of second-degree attempted burglary and third-degree malicious mischief.
Pullman Daily News has a story today about two activists from something called the Washington Bus Project. After spending the day trying to urge Washington State University students to get involved in politics, the two were arrested inside the barbed-wire fence at the Pullman Armory.
The Bus Project is allied with liberal and Democratic causes and travels the state in, that’s right, a bus. The bus was in Pullman for WSU’s Civic Engagement Week.
What are they going to do? Chain themselves to a gun locker?
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:03:34pm |
re: #123 Alaska Kim
180 inches of snow this winter. You don’t want to come to AK in winter.
I think the scenery alone would make up for a couple inches of snow.
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brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:03:46pm |
re: #43 Egregious Philbin
2 more hours of work this week…got the Grateful Dead blasting out the speakers and I’m wearing jeans. Just paid off my car 2 years early and will enjoy being debt free for about 5 more days till the house closes and I have to be a responsible adult.
Massive amounts of beer and pizza tonite.
In the end it aleays comes down to beer & pizza.
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LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:03:50pm |
re: #107 Alaska Kim
I’ll never leave here.
If you are going to visit, May, June and July are the best times.
The other none months of the year you’ll need night vision goggles……..
Just kidding. I’ve been to Alaska several times on business and fell in love with it myself.
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Alaska Kim Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:03:51pm |
re: #127 Miss Trixie
Alaska Kim - thanks, toots. :)
Your parents must’ve taken the Alaska Marine Highway. Nice.
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LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:04:09pm |
re: #131 LGoPs
The other none months of the year you’ll need night vision goggles……..
Just kidding. I’ve been to Alaska several times on business and fell in love with it myself.
none = nine
PIMF
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:04:11pm |
re: #126 So?
Hey you should write TV commercials!
Are you kidding? My Easter dinner is going to be rabbit in mole sauce.
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CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:04:33pm |
re: #126 So?
Hey you should write TV commercials!
They didn’t have a whole lot to work with, the Spring pagan festivals were all about fertility.
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alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:04:37pm |
re: #122 calcajun
Yes, nothing screams the death and resurrection or our Lord, Jesus like a giant friggin’ rodent delivering chocolate eggs.
* * * *
You got a problem with atheist pre-theist notheist nature springtime renewal & fertility symbols?
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quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:05:04pm |
re: #134 calcajun
Now I know who killed the Easter Bunny! ;-)
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So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:05:08pm |
Children Are Quick
____________________________________
TEACHER: Maria, go to the map and find North America
MARIA: Here it is.
TEACHER: Correct. Now class, who discovered America ?
CLASS: Maria.
__________________________________________
TEACHER: John, why are you doing your math multiplication on the floor?
JOHN: You told me to do it without using tables.
__________________________________________
TEACHER: Glenn, how do you spell ‘crocodile?’
GLENN: K-R-O-K-O-D-I-A-L’
TEACHER: No, that’s wrong
GLENN: Maybe it is wrong, but you asked me how I spell it.
____________________________________________
TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?
DONALD: H I J K L M N O.
TEACHER: What are you talking about?
DONALD: Yesterday you said it’s H to O.
__________________________________
TEACHER: Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn’t have ten years ago.
WINNIE: Me!
__________________________________________
TEACHER: Glen, why do you always get so dirty?
GLEN: Well, I’m a lot closer to the ground than you are.
_______________________________________
TEACHER: Millie, give me a sentence starting with ‘I.’
MILLIE: I is . .
TEACHER: No, Millie …. Always say, ‘I am.’
MILLIE: All right … ‘I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.’
________________________________________
TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father’s cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn’t punish him?
LOUIS: Because George still had the axe in his hand.
______________________________________
TEACHER: Now, Simon, tell me frankly, do you say prayers before eating?
SIMON: No sir, I don’t have to, my Mom is a good cook.
______________________________________
TEACHER: Clyde, your composition on ‘My Dog’ is exactly the same as your brother’s. Did you copy his?
CLYDE: No, sir. It’s the same dog.
___________________________________
TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?
HAROLD: A teacher
__________________________________
all true!
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:05:14pm |
re: #130 brookly red
In the end it aleays comes down to beer & pizza.
…and firearms. Don’t forget firearms.
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Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:05:16pm |
re: #123 Alaska Kim
180 inches of snow this winter. You don’t want to come to AK in winter.
And the cold! The coooooooolllllllllddddddd.
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unrealizedviewpoint Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:05:46pm |
re: #67 LGoPs
I never went there but I know Charles feels strongly about not reopening it…….
I too never went, but I miss the big green drink carrying lizard.
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jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:05:54pm |
re: #96 Miss Trixie
My folks cruised Alaska a few years ago beginning from Vancouver, BC, and fell in love with her wild, untamed beauty.
Their photos were incredible but according to my Mom, still did no justice to the real thing.
Alaska is now on my list. :)
fox carrying a freshly caught rabbit
bear from the bus window
Your Mom understates it!
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:06:22pm |
I was going to say something. But, I guess not.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:06:30pm |
I will not be visiting Alaska anytime within the next eterinty or so….I will wait for the Climate Change
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So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:06:43pm |
re: #134 calcajun
Are you kidding? My Easter dinner is going to be rabbit in mole sauce.
Yup, laughter sells. You gotz what it takes Calcajun wabbit.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:07:00pm |
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Earick Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:07:19pm |
re: #118 Irish Rose
aaahhhH the Irish certainly have the gift of blar..uh, uh prose!
I second her thought!
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:07:20pm |
re: #118 Irish Rose
My involvement here at LGF will be somewhat limited for the next couple of days
Happy sunbathing.
/… :D … just could NOT resist!
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:07:20pm |
re: #136 alegrias
* * * *
You got a problem with atheist pre-theist notheist nature springtime renewal & fertility symbols?
Yo’, I got yer “fertility symbol” right here…(it’s not symbolic anymore thanks to Viagra!)///
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So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:07:54pm |
re: #143 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I was going to say something. But, I guess not.
Try Omega-3 three times a day.
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:08:45pm |
re: #148 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Happy sunbathing.
/… :D … just could NOT resist!
She’s sun bathing?! Grab a camera we’re going to Ireland!
/;-P
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Lincolntf Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:09:01pm |
re: #144 albusteve
If any of the moonbats really believed in Global Warming, wouldn’t they be buying ocean-front property in Alaska? Stupid liberals…
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acwgusa Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:09:09pm |
re: #122 calcajun
Yes, nothing screams the death and resurrection or our Lord, Jesus like a giant friggin’ rodent delivering chocolate eggs.
Oh come on, you know if Jesus were around today, he’d be surrounded by his Peeps.
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J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:09:33pm |
re: #99 Charles
They’re just trying to make themselves appear more “legitimate” (as does a certain Canadian website which shall remain nameless.)
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brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:09:39pm |
re: #139 calcajun
…and firearms. Don’t forget firearms.
To quote Ricky Lee Jones: ‘keep yer business in yer pocket mister, that’s where it belongs” …
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Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:09:48pm |
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FemNaziBitch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:09:51pm |
Hey Evening Lizards! It’s Windy in the Very Far Western Suburbs of Chicagoland. For the first time, in a long time, the wind is not bitter cold. I have a feeling the winds have changed.
I’m listening to Tamazon.com The audio is excellent. AND it is the first Thomas Sowell book I’ve not had to rewind a million a million times.
As I’m listening I’m getting that same relaxed feeling inside I got when reading Atlas Shrugs. There is sanity in the world. There are people who, actually, think. (Present company excepted —I get the same feeling on LGF)
How are you-all and what are we talking about?
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jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:09:52pm |
re: #154 acwgusa
Oh come on, you know if Jesus were around today, he’d be surrounded by his Peeps.
almost missed that one!
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:09:54pm |
Some dumb blogger is saying “Charles Johnson’s Strange Alliance with Andrew Sullivan.” Yeah, agree with someone on a few things and it’s an alliance. Some people are clueless.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:09:57pm |
re: #146 Walter L. Newton
Walter, so far so good. And, so far I have saved 28.00 based on former consumption. Yay me!
I’m enjoying quitting now. Just sticking it in 0bama’s ear with ever cigarette I don’t smoke!
| 162 |
Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:10:01pm |
I’ll post a “We Got Mail!” thread a little later. I’m trying to pick out the two craziest emails out of more than a dozen today.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:10:03pm |
Obama Seeks Swift Approval for $83B in War Spending
President Obama’s request, including money to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan, would push the costs of the two wars to almost $1 trillion since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to the Congressional Research Service.
his Democratic allies in control of Congress are sure to approve the spending without the type of tortuous battle that characterized their dealings with former President George W. Bush.
Because they are all hypocritical sons of bitches?
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:10:24pm |
re: #154 acwgusa
Oh come on, you know if Jesus were around today, he’d be surrounded by his Peeps.
Someone’s thoughts are a bit scrambled.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:10:32pm |
re: #152 jcm
She’s sun bathing?! Grab a camera we’re going to Ireland!
/;-P
IIRC, isn’t she the one several days ago who …
*thinking better of it*
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Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:10:49pm |
re: #120 jorline
Sorry to hear that Mike.
*toast to you*
From me, too.
I’ve found that periods of unemployment, trying though they may be, can also offer you time that you might not otherwise have for personal growth and introspection, career growth, and the strengthening of relationships that have been neglected due to time constraints. You’ll find another job, eventually, so be at peace… and try to remember in the meantime that unemployment is a period of transition and nothing more, and one that can truly be a blessing in disguise.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:11:00pm |
Dan Riehl is the first righty to take a shot….
Credibility And The Tea Party Movement
In a video at link below - after some brief side discussion between people with both the Libertarian Party and the Constitution Party - a fairly obvious nutcase gets up in an open mic forum and makes some outlandish claims. Contrary to Charles’s claim the audience as a whole is not eating it up. But of course Andrew Sullivan is quick to jump in to use it as proof that the Tea Party movement is deranged.I neither know, nor care what lgf’s problem with Glenn Beck is. But in allowing his own bias to get the best of him, Charles is casting aspersions where they don’t belong and squandering his own credibility in doing so. It’s unfortunate to see.
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jdog29 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:11:04pm |
Can Chad Campbell go wire to wire in the Master’s?
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:11:05pm |
re: #153 Lincolntf
If any of the moonbats really believed in Global Warming, wouldn’t they be buying ocean-front property in Alaska? Stupid liberals…
show me the cactus
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callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:11:21pm |
re: #138 So?
Thanks for those laughs. I desperately needed them. As I am a little shell shocked as my wife just this morning announced to me that she is going to divorce me.
The reason is irreconcilable differences as we drifted apart on so many subjects and points of opinion.
It came along for quite some time.
Sorry to be such a bore.
No kids but the cat will stay with me.
We are going to have an amicable divorce as much as possible. There is still feelings, yet we’ve drifted way too far apart from each other. :-(
I am afraid that it’s too late for any mending.
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Aviator Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:11:51pm |
re: #163 Nevergiveup
Obama Seeks Swift Approval for $83B in War Spending
President Obama’s request, including money to send thousands more troops to Afghanistan, would push the costs of the two wars to almost $1 trillion since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to the Congressional Research Service.[Link: www.foxnews.com…]
his Democratic allies in control of Congress are sure to approve the spending without the type of tortuous battle that characterized their dealings with former President George W. Bush.
Because they are all hypocritical
sons of bitchescocksuckers?
Better
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:11:59pm |
re: #161 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Walter, so far so good. And, so far I have saved 28.00 based on former consumption. Yay me!
I’m enjoying quitting now. Just sticking it in 0bama’s ear with ever cigarette I don’t smoke!
Good. And remember, he’s still smoking, and paying out the ass for them.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:12:02pm |
re: #162 Charles
I’ll post a “We Got Mail!” thread a little later. I’m trying to pick out the two craziest emails out of more than a dozen today.
*slobber pant drool*
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:12:04pm |
re: #156 brookly red
But, we have to defend the pizza, you see.
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Racer X Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:12:07pm |
re: #128 jcm
Odd story of the day: Liberal activists assault Pullman (WA) armory
What are they going to do? Chain themselves to a gun locker?
I’m guessing their plan for “civic involvement” did not include going to jail.
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Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:12:10pm |
| 179 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:12:12pm |
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:12:19pm |
re: #160 Gus 802
Some dumb blogger is saying “Charles Johnson’s Strange Alliance with Andrew Sullivan.” Yeah, agree with someone on a few things and it’s an alliance. Some people are clueless.
They know exactly what they’re doing when they say stuff like that — they know it’s not true, they’re deliberately distorting the situation to smear me.
I’m used to it.
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FemNaziBitch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:12:34pm |
re: #171 callahan23
Thanks for those laughs. I desperately needed them. As I am a little shell shocked as my wife just this morning announced to me that she is going to divorce me.
The reason is irreconcilable differences as we drifted apart on so many subjects and points of opinion.
It came along for quite some time.No kids but the cat will stay with me.
We are going to have an amicable divorce as much as possible. There is still feelings, yet we’ve drifted way too far apart from each other. :-(I am afraid that it’s too late for any mending.
{callahan23}
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Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:12:35pm |
| 183 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:12:43pm |
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avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:13:10pm |
re: #99 Charles
Links incoming from Andrew Sullivan, Juan Cole, Balloon Juice, Daily Kos, Oliver Willis, and Media Matters.
Apparently, I’m their new best friend, after years of being called every nasty, filthy name in the book by those creeps.
Hopefully, a few on the left recognize that there are not right wing facts, nor left facts, facts are facts. In standing up for what is right and sane even if it’s not favorable to your side makes are a true patriot.
| 186 |
FemNaziBitch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:13:22pm |
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:13:30pm |
re: #162 Charles
I’ll post a “We Got Mail!” thread a little later. I’m trying to pick out the two craziest emails out of more than a dozen today.
Must br like trying to pick out the prettiest Playboy Bunny
The old Dick Van Dyke show,,, Rob Petrie is thinking of taking a head writers job at an old friends “girly magazine” While at the freinds office, the freind has to eliminate 1 out of the 13 girls there for next years calender. he asks rob “Which one don;’t you like”
Rob answers “She’s not here”
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brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:13:39pm |
| 189 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:13:46pm |
re: #171 callahan23
You still have us lizards to kick around.
Best wishes my friend.
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:13:59pm |
re: #169 jdog29
Can Chad Campbell go wire to wire in the Master’s?
Not as long as Tiger is still playing on Sunday
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Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:14:04pm |
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Adrenalyn Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:14:11pm |
re: #49 J.S.
CNN has also decided to cover (finally) bow-gate…
I see nothing on their website about it ?
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jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:14:24pm |
re: #168 Killgore Trout
Dan Riehl is the first righty to take a shot….
Credibility And The Tea Party Movement
I like Dan Riehl.
I hope that doesn’t draw too many downdings after that remark.
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FemNaziBitch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:14:32pm |
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DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:14:45pm |
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quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:15:25pm |
What’s Glenn Beck’s phone number? I want to call to offer him a match! ;-)
| 197 |
acwgusa Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:15:30pm |
re: #186 ggt
You know, there are green Peeps these days.
Let’s send them to Charles! He can have an off-shoot site called Little Green Peeples!
| 198 |
callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:15:34pm |
re: #189 DEZes
You still have us lizards to kick around.
Best wishes my friend.
Thank you {DEZes}
This is really the haven of sanity for me.
| 199 |
FemNaziBitch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:15:42pm |
Rush’s CPAC speech was rebroadcast on C-SPAN today. I caught the beginning 20 minutes or so. It was a good speach.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:15:45pm |
re: #193 jwb7605
I like Dan Riehl.
I don’t know much about him and rarely read him blog. Be prepared, LGF is going to make a lot of enemies.
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FemNaziBitch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:16:15pm |
re: #197 acwgusa
Let’s send them to Charles! He can have an off-shoot site called Little Green Peeples!
I was wondering how the compared to green M&M’s.
| 202 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:16:15pm |
This is what I get for mentioning that I sunbathe in the buff, I’m never going to be able to live it down.
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alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:16:26pm |
OT
Larry Sabato says Joe Biden is now outfitted with a teleprompter and note cards so he won’t go off message (and lie his plagiarizing ass off) as much. On Fox News’ Brent Baer show
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:16:36pm |
re: #188 brookly red
that has become most apparent here…
Otherwise we pizza purists risked being assaulted by our enemies from their frutified positions.
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DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:16:52pm |
| 206 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:16:57pm |
re: #202 Irish Rose
This is what I get for mentioning that I sunbathe in the buff, I’m never going to be able to live it down.
what?…rebufffed again?
| 207 |
Miss Trixie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:17:03pm |
re: #121 BlueCanuck
Thinking about it, really. I am thinking about it.
/just too damn much responsibilities here in Ontario. :-/
I’m also contemplating moving back to Calgary. That horse’s a** McGuinty is going to shove an 8%+ tax increase down our throats in the name of a harmonized tax and EVERYTHING from groceries to RSP’s will be taxed. I figured out that I will be paying an extra $2,400 per year just to survive my hydro, groceries, rent, clothing and anything I need to subsist and I just don’t think I can make it without becoming poor. I live very frugally as it is and I’m starting to really panic.
Liberalism IS A MENTAL DISORDER and I fear the horse’s a** will feed billions of our money into wind farms. I am so angry I can hardly think clearly.
quickjustice
I love Medicine Hat! As a child, my family spent many happy summer weeks camping at Elkwater Nat’l Park - fond memories of that part of the world, I tell you what.
I was born in an Indian village called Rocky Mountain House. :) We grew up in a two bedroom farmhouse with no running water and spotty electricity until it burned to the ground and we relocated to Calgary.
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Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:17:05pm |
re: #171 callahan23
Thanks for those laughs. I desperately needed them. As I am a little shell shocked as my wife just this morning announced to me that she is going to divorce me.
The reason is irreconcilable differences as we drifted apart on so many subjects and points of opinion.
It came along for quite some time.
No kids but the cat will stay with me.
We are going to have an amicable divorce as much as possible. There is still feelings, yet we’ve drifted way too far apart from each other. :-(I am afraid that it’s too late for any mending.
Your first divorce?
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Adrenalyn Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:17:25pm |
re: #202 Irish Rose
This is what I get for mentioning that I sunbathe in the buff, I’m never going to be able to live it down.
tell me, do you have naked ambition ?
| 211 |
FemNaziBitch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:17:27pm |
re: #205 DEZes
Soylent Green Peeps?
I certainly hope not. I can barely stomach Peeps as it is. Although they are very cool in the microwave.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:17:38pm |
re: #185 avanti
Hopefully, a few on the left recognize that there are not right wing facts, nor left facts, facts are facts. In standing up for what is right and sane even if it’s not favorable to your side makes are a true patriot.
Bullshit. You post your fucking dishonest leftist “facts” every day here and we shoot that shit down with our eyes closed.
And listen to your pandering to the left in your statement above “even if it’s not favorable to your side.”
Go to hell with your favorable facts.
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:17:44pm |
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:18:12pm |
re: #180 Charles
They know exactly what they’re doing when they say stuff like — they know it’s not true, they’re deliberately distorting the situation to smear me.
I’m used to it.
Right. I’m pretty sure the primal fans of their supporting sites will buy into it. This one is the same cookie cutter post we’ve seen at AS.
The way I see it these people are prefer that we take the line of seeing no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil.
Frankly, that’s a serious lack of not only principle but character. To ignore the lunacy and not call it out is to lack scruples and displays a huge lack of foresight.
| 216 |
Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:18:25pm |
re: #168 Killgore Trout
Dan Riehl is the first righty to take a shot….
Credibility And The Tea Party Movement
How will I live without the approval of Dan Riehl?
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apachegunner Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:18:31pm |
re: #186 ggt
You know, there are green Peeps these days.
didyaever put a peep in the microwave? great when your having a party.
| 218 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:18:38pm |
re: #212 Walter L. Newton
Bullshit. You post your fucking dishonest leftist “facts” every day here and we shoot that shit down with our eyes closed.
And listen to your pandering to the left in your statement above “even if it’s not favorable to your side.”
Go to hell with your favorable facts.
the ‘true patriot’ thing….heh
| 220 |
FemNaziBitch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:19:03pm |
re: #217 apachegunner
It was my son’s favorite passtime for a while. That and the Mento’s and Coke experiment.
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callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:19:08pm |
re: #181 ggt
{callahan23}
Thanks a million.
Lizzardia is my haven, the light in the dark alley and friends one needs in dire times.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:19:37pm |
re: #195 DEZes
Down boy.
:D
Maybe I’ll switch over to pre-Boomer’s SockPuppy and come back and do that.
/Goddess should be arriving soon
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brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:19:55pm |
re: #204 calcajun
Otherwise we pizza purists risked being assaulted by our enemies from their frutified positions.
many martyrs stand at the ready…
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acwgusa Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:19:59pm |
re: #216 Charles
How will I live without the approval of Dan Riehl?
Tell him you live in the Riehl World?
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DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:20:01pm |
re: #202 Irish Rose
This is what I get for mentioning that I sunbathe in the buff, I’m never going to be able to live it down.
Well this is the first I have heard about it, and you have my attention!
| 227 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:20:52pm |
US warship with helicopters joins pirate standoff
The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer was also in the region
| 228 |
callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:21:15pm |
re: #208 Soona’
Your first divorce?
Yep, were together the last nineteen years. Gosh how time passes by.
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avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:21:19pm |
re: #192 Adrenalyn
I see nothing on their website about it ?
In their discussion they said it would fire up the conservatives, while looking petty to the rest. They also made the GW kiss comparison to the bow.
| 230 |
calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:21:24pm |
re: #224 acwgusa
Tell him you live in the Riehl World?
Let’s de-Riehl that discussion before it starts, shall we.
| 231 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:21:25pm |
re: #211 ggt
I certainly hope not. I can barely stomach Peeps as it is. Although they are very cool in the microwave.
If I get bored, ill try that. ;)
| 232 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:21:29pm |
re: #218 albusteve
the ‘true patriot’ thing….heh
Avanti must have actually thought that no one would catch his put down of Charles. Ass hat.
| 233 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:21:44pm |
re: #202 Irish Rose
This is what I get for mentioning that I sunbathe in the buff, I’m never going to be able to live it down.
Take it as a compliment. I hear that Ford’s becoming independently wealthy from the photo sales.
:D
| 234 |
wrenchwench Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:21:54pm |
re: #213 calcajun
The ding I gave this one actually belongs on a different post that was funnier, but in poorer taste.
/lady-like wench
| 235 |
CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:22:29pm |
re: #227 Nevergiveup
US warship with helicopters joins pirate standoff
[Link: www.breitbart.com…]
The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer was also in the region
[Link: navysite.de…]
This is beginning to look like what happens when a cop pulls someone over on a quiet night. Pretty soon the whole shift is there talking to each other.
| 236 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:22:32pm |
re: #227 Nevergiveup
US warship with helicopters joins pirate standoff
[Link: www.breitbart.com…]
The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer was also in the region
[Link: navysite.de…]
we need a carrier to REALLY make a point…wtf?…are we gonna invade?
| 238 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:22:52pm |
re: #202 Irish Rose
This is what I get for mentioning that I sunbathe in the buff, I’m never going to be able to live it down.
Really? Why, I didn’t know that. Let me know…………Nevermind.
| 239 |
Russkilitlover Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:23:20pm |
This isn’t a very “Good” Friday! Company closure, Lizards laid off, Lizards getting divorced, pirates STILL holding the Captain, Republicans hitting bottom and continuing to dig…..
Man, now I need several drinks :C
| 241 |
acwgusa Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:23:46pm |
re: #230 calcajun
Let’s de-Riehl that discussion before it starts, shall we.
Ok, then Charles can go on At the Movies with Lyons and Mankiewicz and live in the Reel World!
| 242 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:23:57pm |
re: #228 callahan23
My marriage ended after 20 years.
It’s tough right now, but it will get easier as time goes by.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:24:14pm |
re: #236 albusteve
we need a carrier to REALLY make a point…wtf?…are we gonna invade?
Feds hard at work once again. Seriously, why do they have to send a carrier?
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Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:24:16pm |
re: #235 CyanSnowHawk
This is beginning to look like what happens when a cop pulls someone over on a quiet night. Pretty soon the whole shift is there talking to each other.
Well it does make “negotiations” so much easier.
| 245 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:24:17pm |
re: #232 Walter L. Newton
Avanti must have actually thought that no one would catch his put down of Charles. Ass hat.
yes…but I’m in a jolly mood altho that could change
| 247 |
calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:24:30pm |
re: #202 Irish Rose
This is what I get for mentioning that I sunbathe in the buff, I’m never going to be able to live it down.
Anyone can say that sort of thing. Where is your evidence, eh?///
| 248 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:25:08pm |
re: #239 Russkilitlover
This isn’t a very “Good” Friday! Company closure, Lizards laid off, Lizards getting divorced, pirates STILL holding the Captain, Republicans hitting bottom and continuing to dig…..
Man, now I need several drinks :C
* * * *
Remember the 5 US soldiers murdered in Mosul today by an IED. Talk about real sacrifice and suffering.
| 249 |
Mike in Georgia Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:25:11pm |
re: #239 Russkilitlover
I’ll has another one or two, tihnk y0u.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:25:19pm |
re: #236 albusteve
we need a carrier to REALLY make a point…wtf?…are we gonna invade?
Well the USS Boxer carries some heavy firepower including Harrier Jump Jets.
| 251 |
Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:25:32pm |
re: #217 apachegunner
didyaever put a peep in the microwave? great when your having a party.
/sure enough, if it’s been done it ends up on YouTube
| 252 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:25:41pm |
re: #39 Mike in Georgia
Well it’s Friday and the company just closed for good. Now for the
second time in my life I’m unemployed. The last time was for
three weeks in November of 62. I think I’ll have a drink.
Start here: http://www.dol.state.ga.us/
Prayers for you. I’ve been there three times and it isn’t fun, but keep you chin up and don’t stop looking.
| 253 |
Adrenalyn Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:25:43pm |
re: #229 avanti
In their discussion they said it would fire up the conservatives, while looking petty to the rest. They also made the GW kiss comparison to the bow.
GW is President still ?
referring to him is the petty
| 254 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:26:00pm |
re: #243 Gus 802
Feds hard at work once again. Seriously, why do they have to send a carrier?
don’t know that they are, but it’s looking kind of silly, all this hardware that is totally useless
| 255 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:26:09pm |
re: #243 Gus 802
Feds hard at work once again. Seriously, why do they have to send a carrier?
It also carries about 1,800 Marines
| 256 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:26:17pm |
re: #243 Gus 802
Feds hard at work once again. Seriously, why do they have to send a carrier?
It has Marines on board. Amphibious assault.
| 257 |
HoosierHoops Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:26:24pm |
re: #202 Irish Rose
This is what I get for mentioning that I sunbathe in the buff, I’m never going to be able to live it down.
Let me help you out Irish.. I got busted with a girl when I was 20 at Goats Rock in Northern Cali..Totally naked on the beach doing the wild thing..
I’ll never forget the bright lights in my eyes..the total embarrassment, And the physics involved in instant conversion of a red giant star to a white dwarf in 1 second.. The cop honestly asked me for ID..Are you Kidding me? We are naked! Give me a while to find our clothes..( They didn’t) It’s funny now..But not many lizards here have ever been in a small town jail naked…it wasn’t very funny then..
| 258 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:26:26pm |
re: #247 calcajun
Anyone can say that sort of thing. Where is your evidence, eh?///
One of the lizards here told me he was going to Google my location with GE.
| 259 |
acwgusa Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:26:40pm |
re: #251 Killian Bundy
[Video]/sure enough, if it’s been done it ends up on YouTube
Better if you freeze one, then inject it with red food coloring, then explode it in the microwave.
| 260 |
J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:26:43pm |
re: #192 Adrenalyn
It was a CNN reporter, Dan Lothian, who asked Robert Gibbs whether or not Obama bowed. (made Gibbs get uncomfortable, and Gibbs had to claim it wasn’t “a bow.”) Wolf Blitzer had panelists on (political people) and he asked them “Did Obama bow?” and then showed the clip. The republican spokesperson said it’s wasn’t all that big a deal, but that it did seem to her to be a bow. Later CNN also showed irate editorials about Obama’s bow (one from an editorial — Philadelphia Inquirer? — which was enraged about the shocking disregard for Presidential protocols when greeting monarchs, etc.)…Some of the desk people (forget the name) also mentioned how late this story is….(btw, when did Obama bow? — was that on April 1, ? if it was, I’m surprised Robert Gibbs didn’t laugh it off as an April Fool’s gag…)
| 261 |
FemNaziBitch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:26:52pm |
ah, I gotta go. Puppies think they should be taken out since they just ate.
Catch you-all on the late night thread.
| 262 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:27:02pm |
re: #255 Nevergiveup
It also carries about 1,800 Marines
Those must be some pretty tough pirates.
“They’ve got big teeth!”
//
| 263 |
CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:27:20pm |
re: #250 Nevergiveup
Well the USS Boxer carries some heavy firepower including Harrier Jump Jets.
The real trick is going to be nonchalantly following the lifeboat to the pirates base with an entire task force.
/I don’t know, fly casual.
| 264 |
Racer X Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:27:24pm |
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:27:37pm |
re: #256 pre-Boomer Marine brat
It has Marines on board. Amphibious assault.
there are a handfull of gooners…they laugh at Harriers
| 266 |
callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:27:41pm |
re: #242 Irish Rose
I am still in the shell shocked/awestruck/don’t know—phase.
You are probably right with your kind words. Thanks
| 267 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:27:53pm |
re: #261 ggt
ah, I gotta go. Puppies think they should be taken out since they just ate.
Catch you-all on the late night thread.
The puppies will be fine.
Don’t concern yourself.
*DUCKING*
| 268 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:28:02pm |
re: #263 CyanSnowHawk
The real trick is going to be nonchalantly following the lifeboat to the pirates base with an entire task force.
/I don’t know, fly casual.
They asked for it?
| 269 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:28:03pm |
re: #239 Russkilitlover
This isn’t a very “Good” Friday! Company closure, Lizards laid off, Lizards getting divorced, pirates STILL holding the Captain, Republicans hitting bottom and continuing to dig…..
Man, now I need several drinks :C
We still have Avanti to kick around, it’s not all bad.
| 270 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:28:04pm |
re: #254 albusteve
don’t know that they are, but it’s looking kind of silly, all this hardware that is totally useless
The whole situation requires “up close and personal” attention.
My hope is the excessive hardware carries the solution (SEAL) while providing the distraction, and blockading the alleged “support” coming from the pirate organization.
| 271 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:28:21pm |
re: #256 pre-Boomer Marine brat
It has Marines on board. Amphibious assault.
Thanks. Seems like overkill to me.
| 272 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:28:28pm |
re: #171 callahan23
Thanks for those laughs. I desperately needed them. As I am a little shell shocked as my wife just this morning announced to me that she is going to divorce me.
The reason is irreconcilable differences as we drifted apart on so many subjects and points of opinion.
It came along for quite some time.
No kids but the cat will stay with me.
We are going to have an amicable divorce as much as possible. There is still feelings, yet we’ve drifted way too far apart from each other. :-(I am afraid that it’s too late for any mending.
I’m so sorry to hear that my friend. I went through a divorce in the early 90’s and it scarred me for many years………probably forever.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find peace.
| 273 |
Lincolntf Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:28:41pm |
re: #227 Nevergiveup
I assume we can all see how this incident is a microcosm of our role in the world. The only thing preventing the Navy from destroying the pirate escape boat, and probably killing the hostage, is an inherent respect for life. We’ll pay millions to save a single life, we’ll sacrifice our own lives to keep innocents safe. It’s a very noble sentiment, and one that all countries should aspire to, but it leaves us somehow powerless in the face of 4 illiterates with a raft and AK’s.
We should make this distinction to the world when they begin the moral equivalence game vis a vis Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.
Sorry for the ramble, just really hoping that the Captain gets out okay and all of this maneuvering hasn’t been for naught.
| 274 |
calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:28:42pm |
re: #171 callahan23
Man, that is rough. Is it really beyond repair? I never like hearing things like this—know too many friends who have divorced.
| 275 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:28:54pm |
I missed all of the Glenn Beck fun today. Someone needs to remind Brother Beck that he should stick to the basics. He wasn’t so radical a few years back on the radio. I suspect he’s beginning to believe his own press and that ain’t good.
| 276 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:28:56pm |
re: #216 Charles
How will I live without the approval of Dan Riehl?
How the hell do they get:
“I neither know, nor care what lgf’s problem with Glenn Beck is. But in allowing his own bias to get the best of him, Charles is casting aspersions where they don’t belong and squandering his own credibility in doing so. It’s unfortunate to see.”
You lose credibility by not speaking out for what’s right, not staying silent. Is Mr Riehl in favor of book burning or does he just think book burner are a asset to conservatives ?
He probably would have sat quietly through that book burning comment so as not to be “biased”
| 277 |
brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:29:00pm |
re: #250 Nevergiveup
Well the USS Boxer carries some heavy firepower including Harrier Jump Jets.
and name one target in whole county worth the fuel to even launch one?
| 278 |
callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:29:05pm |
| 279 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:29:30pm |
re: #228 callahan23
Yep, were together the last nineteen years. Gosh how time passes by.
Nineteen years, huh? That’s more years than all three of my marriages put together.
| 280 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:29:35pm |
re: #270 jwb7605
The whole situation requires “up close and personal” attention.
My hope is the excessive hardware carries the solution (SEAL) while providing the distraction, and blockading the alleged “support” coming from the pirate organization.
that’s the only explanation…they better be somewhere in this armada
| 281 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:29:38pm |
re: #271 Gus 802
Thanks. Seems like overkill to me.
It’s not like they sailed from Norfolk. They were in the “neighborhood” anyway.
| 282 |
Russkilitlover Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:29:39pm |
re: #228 callahan23
Yep, were together the last nineteen years. Gosh how time passes by.
Oh, my. I’m so sorry.
{callahan}
| 283 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:30:03pm |
re: #271 Gus 802
Thanks. Seems like overkill to me.
Yes.
/unless this testes of the Obama Administration is causing some to appear
| 284 |
calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:30:19pm |
re: #269 Walter L. Newton
We still have Avanti to kick around, it’s not all bad.
He did not come here for an argument—he came here for abuse (and some being hit on the head lessons, too)
| 285 |
apachegunner Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:30:30pm |
re: #251 Killian Bundy
/sure enough, if it’s been done it ends up on YouTube
thanks for that bundy, how’d ya find it so fast?
| 286 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:31:00pm |
re: #277 brookly red
and name one target in whole county worth the fuel to even launch one?
Munitions have to be rotated every now and then anyway.
| 287 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:31:01pm |
re: #280 albusteve
that’s the only sensible explanation…they better be somewhere in this armada
my take.
you must be quite strange. We tend to agree a lot.
| 288 |
Russkilitlover Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:31:06pm |
re: #269 Walter L. Newton
We still have Avanti to kick around, it’s not all bad.
Good point. Where is that sonofabitch?
| 289 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:31:21pm |
re: #283 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Yes.
/unless this testes of the Obama Administration is causing some to appear
I think you’re onto something there. This might be the workings of the new administration. No doubt. Better get some strategic bombers to orbit the site pronto!
| 290 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:31:25pm |
| 291 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:31:25pm |
re: #284 calcajun
He did not come here for an argument—he came here for abuse (and some being hit on the head lessons, too)
| 292 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:31:43pm |
re: #285 apachegunner
/sure enough, if it’s been done it ends up on YouTube
thanks for that bundy, how’d ya find it so fast?
He probably sorted through a seach on hot flaming bunnies and sorted out the San Fransisco furry convention first.
//
| 293 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:31:54pm |
re: #281 Nevergiveup
It’s not like they sailed from Norfolk. They were in the “neighborhood” anyway.
OK, maybe.
| 294 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:32:08pm |
re: #288 Russkilitlover
Good point. Where is that sonofabitch?
#276, a confusing comment that makes no sense to me, but I think he is dissing Charles?
| 295 |
Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:32:18pm |
re: #285 apachegunner
/sure enough, if it’s been done it ends up on YouTube
thanks for that bundy, how’d ya find it so fast?
/search peep microwave on YouTube, apparently it’s quite a popular thing to do
| 296 |
callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:32:27pm |
re: #272 LGoPs
I’m so sorry to hear that my friend. I went through a divorce in the early 90’s and it scarred me for many years………probably forever.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find peace.
Thanks my friend. Somehow I think I am gonna be alright.
- I do wish peace for my estranged wife though.
| 297 |
Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:32:28pm |
re: #235 CyanSnowHawk
This is beginning to look like what happens when a cop pulls someone over on a quiet night. Pretty soon the whole shift is there talking to each other.
Its the kind of impression that you want the pirates to have. Mess with America and you will have a very bad day.
| 298 |
mikalm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:32:31pm |
My annual seasonal greeting to the Lizards:
Christians: Happy Easter Weekend. Christ is Risen - Truly He is Risen!
Jews: Happy Passover. May the G-d of Israel richly bless your houses!
Everyone else: Happy Spring. The best wishes to you for this season of new beginnings!
| 299 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:32:41pm |
re: #273 Lincolntf
I assume we can all see how this incident is a microcosm of our role in the world. The only thing preventing the Navy from destroying the pirate escape boat, and probably killing the hostage, is an inherent respect for life. We’ll pay millions to save a single life, we’ll sacrifice our own lives to keep innocents safe. It’s a very noble sentiment, and one that all countries should aspire to, but it leaves us somehow powerless in the face of 4 illiterates with a raft and AK’s.
We should make this distinction to the world when they begin the moral equivalence game vis a vis Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.Sorry for the ramble, just really hoping that the Captain gets out okay and all of this maneuvering hasn’t been for naught.
quite true…to get this situation back in our favor somebody is gonna die and I’d rather it not be our guy…give the pirates whatever they want and be done with it…all this deep water fire power is ridiculous…get our guy back and then go take care of business ashore
| 300 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:32:43pm |
BTW, did I hear that someone has a birthday coming up?
| 301 |
Miss Trixie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:32:44pm |
{callahan}
/why do the Brits insist on “keeping a stiff upper lip” when it’s the lower that trembles?
| 302 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:33:10pm |
| 303 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:34:20pm |
re: #277 brookly red
and name one target in whole county worth the fuel to even launch one?
Ha! How do you retaliate when bombing them into the stone age could be considered a humanitarian mission?
| 304 |
Pietr Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:34:25pm |
re: #300 Irish Rose
BTW, did I hear that someone has a birthday coming up?
Just Realwest-not a BIG deal, Right?
//////Lotsa white smoke, and hope I find cover……….
| 305 |
callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:34:31pm |
re: #274 calcajun
Man, that is rough. Is it really beyond repair? I never like hearing things like this—know too many friends who have divorced.
Estrangement is a bitch, you are left with nothing to tell the partner.
| 306 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:34:49pm |
re: #278 callahan23
Bear hug back - Thanks p-BoomerMb
You’re welcome. You will mend.
BTW, my ex and I had grown faaarrr apart over 25 years. I was the one who ultimately asked for a divorce. It was something of a godsend to her, because she hadn’t been able to (family disapproval). She’s very happy now in a second marriage … and I’m glad.
15 years of being single for me, and I’m doing okay.
/just sayin’ … things can work out in unexpected ways
| 307 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:35:35pm |
re: #299 albusteve
quite true…to get this situation back in our favor somebody is gonna die and I’d rather it not be our guy…give the pirates whatever they want and be done with it…all this deep water fire power is ridiculous…get our guy back and then go take care of business ashore
So we send all this fire power after the fact. Meanwhile we won’t change the international law to provide onboard security for American flagged ships. It’s like living in a gun free city where you can’t own a gun to protect yourself and having half the city PD and a SWAT team show up at your front door every time there’s an incident.
| 309 |
wrenchwench Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:36:21pm |
| 310 |
HoosierHoops Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:36:22pm |
re: #171 callahan23
Thanks for those laughs. I desperately needed them. As I am a little shell shocked as my wife just this morning announced to me that she is going to divorce me.
The reason is irreconcilable differences as we drifted apart on so many subjects and points of opinion.
It came along for quite some time.No kids but the cat will stay with me.
We are going to have an amicable divorce as much as possible. There is still feelings, yet we’ve drifted way too far apart from each other. :-(I am afraid that it’s too late for any mending.
I am deeply sorry..I have a close friend that is getting a divorce..He told me this last week..The news was a total shock.. If I can offer any support please let me know..My nic is blue..email me.
| 311 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:36:27pm |
Hillary Clinton still has $6 million in campaign debt, which Carville & Begala are trying to fundraise to cover. Awwww, Obama lied about showing her the love.
| 312 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:36:45pm |
re: #296 callahan23
Thanks my friend. Somehow I think I am gonna be alright.
- I do wish peace for my estranged wife though.
Thinking of your wife’s welfare is kind.
My ex hurt me badly but I coulnd’t stop caring for her and took care of her behind the scenes so to speak. At one point I heard that she was losing her house and I anonymously made the payments (several thousand dollars) to get her caught up. And I didn’t want her to know…….better that way.
| 313 |
Rancher Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:36:53pm |
re: #277 brookly red
and name one target in whole county worth the fuel to even launch one?
The pirate bases?
| 314 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:37:17pm |
39 pubs close in Britain every week, and there are some villages without ANY pubs! That’s a crisis.
| 316 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:37:37pm |
re: #299 albusteve
quite true…to get this situation back in our favor somebody is gonna die and I’d rather it not be our guy…give the pirates whatever they want and be done with it…all this deep water fire power is ridiculous…get our guy back and then go take care of business ashore
Wonderful! We part opinions, finally!
Giving the pirates what they want is no longer an option, from the “world opinion” political viewpoint. Even the French sacrificed a hostage today in a statistically successful raid.
Personally, I would have put a small hole in the hull of their boat 48 hours ago, and then “negotiated”.
| 317 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:37:42pm |
re: #311 alegrias
Hillary Clinton still has $6 million in campaign debt, which Carville & Begala are trying to fundraise to cover. Awwww, Obama lied about showing her the love.
IIRC she was going to pay off her own debt?!?!?!?
| 318 |
acwgusa Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:37:56pm |
re: #314 alegrias
39 pubs close in Britain every week, and there are some villages without ANY pubs! That’s a crisis.
Government Bailout!
| 319 |
brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:38:20pm |
re: #313 Rancher
The pirate bases?
you mean where their wives & children live? Hmmmmm, no not gonna happen.
| 320 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:38:22pm |
re: #313 Rancher
The pirate bases?
You might risk injuring the Red Headed Wench (obscure Pirate of the Carrabean Disney Ride Reference)
| 321 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:38:26pm |
Save the pubs! Obama should bailout Britain’s pubs. Join with Prince Charles and Camilla to save beer drinking pubs in Britain.
Pub dwellers are our friends.
| 322 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:38:33pm |
When I read things like I did in the last post, I begin to wonder if the Republican party is ever going to be able to pull it’s collective act together.
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mikalm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:38:43pm |
re: #308 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Thank you!
You’re welcome! This is a special season, and I try to include everyone in my thoughts, whatever their faith (or lack thereof).
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DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:38:53pm |
re: #312 LGoPs
Thinking of your wife’s welfare is kind.
My ex hurt me badly but I coulnd’t stop caring for her and took care of her behind the scenes so to speak. At one point I heard that she was losing her house and I anonymously made the payments (several thousand dollars) to get her caught up. And I didn’t want her to know…….better that way.
You are most certainly a rare bird, a thousand updings be upon thee.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:38:58pm |
re: #319 brookly red
you mean where their wives & children live? Hmmmmm, no not gonna happen.
Exactly.
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calcajun Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:39:18pm |
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jaunte Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:39:21pm |
re: #321 alegrias
Save the pubs! Obama should bailout Britain’s pubs. Join with Prince Charles and Camilla to save beer drinking pubs in Britain.
Pub dwellers are our friends.
You make a good pint.
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Rancher Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:39:28pm |
re: #314 alegrias
39 pubs close in Britain every week, and there are some villages without ANY pubs! That’s a crisis.
Screw Britain, my town once had five bars and now has none.
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Spiritualized Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:39:36pm |
Gateway Pundit - Sarah Palin Responds to Levi Johnston: “Over My Dead Body”
“I know the truth about my family. I know details about whether Levi Johnston was allowed to live with my teenage daughter or not. By the way, it would be over my dead body that a kid would live with my teenage daughter,” Palin said.
Heh, owned.
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LeePro Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:39:38pm |
re: #300 Irish Rose
BTW, did I hear that someone has a birthday coming up?
: : : : : grinning : : : : :
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Opilio Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:39:38pm |
re: #322 Irish Rose
When I read things like I did in the last post, I begin to wonder if the Republican party is ever going to be able to pull it’s collective act together.
The one about pubs?
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DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:39:47pm |
re: #321 alegrias
Save the pubs! Obama should bailout Britain’s pubs. Join with Prince Charles and Camilla to save beer drinking pubs in Britain.
Pub dwellers are our friends.
Can you imagine the alternative. Soccer fans wandering the streets sober. Terrible to contemplate.
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SFGoth Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:39:55pm |
Off to Munich tonight for the weekend via Frankfurt. Here’s hoping coach is oversold. Counter shows Y2, so it’s possible. Lizard luck, don’t let me down!
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:40:13pm |
re: #307 Gus 802
So we send all this fire power after the fact. Meanwhile we won’t change the international law to provide onboard security for American flagged ships. It’s like living in a gun free city where you can’t own a gun to protect yourself and having half the city PD and a SWAT team show up at your front door every time there’s an incident.
right…the guy’s live is worth the money…if I could I’d pay it myself…he layed it all on the line…give them the fucking money
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pat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:40:26pm |
When is Obama going to let the dogs lose on these pirates? The FBI has less than a stellar reputation under these circumstance. Send in the military. Why didn’t the open up on the vessel when the captain went for it? Clearly that is what he thought would happen.
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jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:40:40pm |
re: #312 LGoPs
Thinking of your wife’s welfare is kind.
My ex hurt me badly but I coulnd’t stop caring for her and took care of her behind the scenes so to speak. At one point I heard that she was losing her house and I anonymously made the payments (several thousand dollars) to get her caught up. And I didn’t want her to know…….better that way.
People like you are too few in number these days.
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pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:40:44pm |
re: #322 Irish Rose
btw, re your immediate earlier, did you get an email from reine and/or vx?
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Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:41:02pm |
re: #321 alegrias
Save the pubs! Obama should bailout Britain’s pubs. Join with Prince Charles and Camilla to save beer drinking pubs in Britain.
Pub dwellers are our friends.
When I visited Ireland a few years back I played session with the locals in pubs all over Western Ireland.
No self respecting city or town in Ireland is going to have anything less that one pub per street… even the smaller villages have two or three.
Priorities.
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DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:41:02pm |
re: #322 Irish Rose
When I read things like I did in the last post, I begin to wonder if the Republican party is ever going to be able to pull it’s collective act together.
It will if it can keep the fringe specialists from grabbing the microphone and getting all of the PR. I have some faith that the bulk of the American people still value smaller government, real civil liberty and freedom.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:41:49pm |
re: #313 Rancher
The pirate bases?
now?…talk about sending signals…there are lots of innocent people to consider…no small operation
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:41:58pm |
re: #334 albusteve
right…the guy’s live is worth the money…if I could I’d pay it myself…he layed it all on the line…give them the fucking money
My idea was to give them the “money” with some sort of tracking device (GPS). The money doesn’t have to be valid either.
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DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:42:14pm |
re: #338 Irish Rose
When I visited Ireland a few years back I played session with the locals in pubs all over Western Ireland.
No self respecting city or town in Ireland is going to have anything less that one pub per street… even the smaller villages have two or three.
Priorities.
A Guiness a day keeps the Taliban away.
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alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:42:39pm |
re: #307 Gus 802
So we send all this fire power after the fact. Meanwhile we won’t change the international law to provide onboard security for American flagged ships. It’s like living in a gun free city where you can’t own a gun to protect yourself and having half the city PD and a SWAT team show up at your front door every time there’s an incident.
* * * * *
Welcome to your nation’s capital, a gun free zone, where only criminals carry them. We spend gazillions of tax dollars on “protection” and police, because the crime rate is so high in this 100% democrat run city.
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avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:42:39pm |
re: #218 albusteve
the ‘true patriot’ thing….heh
Confused again, is Charles being fair and that making him a patriot a insult somehow ?
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dapperdave Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:42:46pm |
re: #312 LGoPs
That’s called “stepping up to the plate” we could a few more like you in this nation.
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mikalm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:42:47pm |
re: #328 Rancher
Screw Britain, my town once had five bars and now has none.
You must admit, though, there is something very special about a British pub. The word itself is a diminution of “public house,” which is to say, a meeting place for the community. I’ve always preferred the open, friendly atmosphere of pubs, whether in the UK or elsewhere, to the dark, liquor-gulping, neo-speakeasy environment of stereotypical American bars.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:43:14pm |
re: #316 jwb7605
Wonderful! We part opinions, finally!
Giving the pirates what they want is no longer an option, from the “world opinion” political viewpoint. Even the French sacrificed a hostage today in a statistically successful raid.
Personally, I would have put a small hole in the hull of their boat 48 hours ago, and then “negotiated”.
too late for that…the guys life means everything
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Rancher Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:43:19pm |
re: #334 albusteve
right…the guy’s live is worth the money…if I could I’d pay it myself…he layed it all on the line…give them the fucking money
It’s a hard line but amnesty is and should be nonnegotiable.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:43:28pm |
re: #340 albusteve
now?…talk about sending signals…there are lots of innocent people to consider…no small operation
It’s not doable either. The Somali pirate villages are spread out far and wide. It’s not like we attack on “base” and be done with it.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:43:50pm |
re: #349 Gus 802
It’s not doable either. The Somali pirate villages are spread out far and wide. It’s not like we attack ene “base” and be done with it.
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:43:54pm |
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Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:43:58pm |
Anyone else having page load problems with LGF or is just my poor connection?
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jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:43:58pm |
Fox News is discussing the pirate situation, and Brett Baer just posed the question “why didn’t the Navy take care of this when the captain jumped”.
I’m going to listen.
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callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:44:13pm |
re: #301 Miss Trixie
{callahan}
/why do the Brits insist on “keeping a stiff upper lip” when it’s the lower that trembles?
I am not exactly a brit you know? I only studied there. ;-)
Thanks.
{HoosierHoops}
{LGoPs}
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alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:44:36pm |
re: #318 acwgusa
Government Bailout!
* * * **
Social drinking is good, better than drinking alone! Agreed—this is urgent.////
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DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:44:48pm |
re: #346 mikalm
You must admit, though, there is something very special about a British pub. The word itself is a diminution of “public house,” which is to say, a meeting place for the community. I’ve always preferred the open, friendly atmosphere of pubs, whether in the UK or elsewhere, to the dark, liquor-gulping, neo-speakeasy environment of stereotypical American bars.
Absolutely. Even as a non-drinker I love to be able to go to a comfortable place, grab some warm comfort food and talk to my friends. No pressure to hook up, be beautiful or drink ones self into oblivion. The sports on TV are a bonus.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:44:51pm |
re: #352 Syrah
Anyone else having page load problems with LGF or is just my poor connection?
I’m not having any trouble.
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CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:45:08pm |
re: #297 Syrah
Its the kind of impression that you want the pirates to have. Mess with America and you will have a very bad day.
An assault force has to be getting the attention of the leaders of this pirate group. They can’t think that this will end when the Captain his returned to us.
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avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:45:18pm |
re: #335 pat
When is Obama going to let the dogs lose on these pirates? The FBI has less than a stellar reputation under these circumstance. Send in the military. Why didn’t the open up on the vessel when the captain went for it? Clearly that is what he thought would happen.
Pat the news said it was midnight, the Navy ship was a few 100 yards away and was unaware the captain was jumping in the water. Apparently he did not get far enough to give the Navy time to help.
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:45:19pm |
re: #353 jwb7605
Fox News is discussing the pirate situation, and Brett Baer just posed the question “why didn’t the Navy take care of this when the captain jumped”.
I’m going to listen.
chain of command,,, someone in Washington is calling the shots
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DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:45:20pm |
re: #352 Syrah
Anyone else having page load problems with LGF or is just my poor connection?
Smooth as silk here.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:45:22pm |
re: #344 avanti
Confused again, is Charles being fair and that making him a patriot a insult somehow ?
clearly patriotism is just a word to you
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Rancher Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:45:52pm |
re: #346 mikalm
You must admit, though, there is something very special about a British pub. The word itself is a diminution of “public house,” which is to say, a meeting place for the community. I’ve always preferred the open, friendly atmosphere of pubs, whether in the UK or elsewhere, to the dark, liquor-gulping, neo-speakeasy environment of stereotypical American bars.
Never have been in one I can only guess that you’re probably right. Nevertheless a liquor-gulping bar with a pool table is greatly missed.
| 366 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:46:02pm |
re: #348 Rancher
It’s a hard line but amnesty is and should be nonnegotiable.
I didn’t even consider amnesty
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:46:04pm |
re: #351 sattv4u2
re: #341 Gus 802
re: #313 Rancher
Why are we talking about bombing the pirate base and/ or the lifeboat with the US captain on it. Why is the MOTHER SHIP not at the bottom of the ocean,,,, NOW !
I think it’s because we’re discussing realistic alternatives. I don’t think there’s any plan to blow up the mother ship either since the hostage is on board.
| 368 |
brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:46:14pm |
re: #334 albusteve
right…the guy’s live is worth the money…if I could I’d pay it myself…he layed it all on the line…give them the fucking money
I agree… get this guy out alive.
Afterwards, I will judge this administration on their actions of 1. payback & 2. prevention (see 1.).
| 369 |
pat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:46:21pm |
Glenn Beck is not a Republican. Rush Limbaugh is. Michael Savage not, Praeger is.
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alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:46:59pm |
re: #328 Rancher
Screw Britain, my town once had five bars and now has none.
* * * **
Sorry to hear that. Pubs have been around hundreds of years, and are wonderful places where entire families hang out, it’s quite a different thing—truly like a neighborhood living room in villages where homes are small.
I feel your pain! Save the Pubs & Bars!
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:47:23pm |
re: #367 Gus 802
I think it’s because we’re discussing realistic alternatives. I don’t think there’s any plan to blow up the mother ship either since the hostage is on board.
No,, the hostage is onboard a small ship taken from the cargo ship. The MOTHER SHIP is where the Pirates came from to attack the cargo ship
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:47:51pm |
re: #349 Gus 802
It’s not doable either. The Somali pirate villages are spread out far and wide. It’s not like we attack on “base” and be done with it.
it will take a good plan and alot of assets to pull off…thumping them with a Harrier tomorrow is not cool
| 373 |
Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:48:07pm |
Somali pirates sail German ship to standoff scene
Somali pirates holding foreign sailors on a hijacked German ship are heading towards a lifeboat where they are holding an American captain hostage. It is thought they intend to use the ship as a shield.
A pirate source told Reuters that the pirates are counting on the fact that the Americans will not destroy the German ship in any attempt to rescue Captain Richard Phillips
Four heavily armed pirates holding the US Navy captain hostage in a lifeboat far off the Somali coast in the Indian Ocean since Wednesday have been communicating with other pirate gangs who are now sailing a hijacked German ship to the site to avoid being attacked should US warships launch a rescue attempt.
…
“We are not afraid,” say pirates
Two boats full of heavily-armed fellow pirates have taken up position near lifeboat but are too nervous to come near due to the presence of foreign naval ships including US warships.
“We are not afraid of the Americans,” one of the pirates told Reuters by satellite phone on behalf of the pirates holding Phillips, far off the Somali coast in the Indian Ocean. “We will defend ourselves if attacked.”
Well, at least someone’s taking action to end this farce.
/unfortunately, it’s not TOTUS
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DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:48:15pm |
Man I could go for some fish and chips right now.
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:48:20pm |
re: #371 sattv4u2
No,, the hostage is onboard a small
shiplife boat taken from the cargo ship. The MOTHER SHIP is where the Pirates came from to attack the cargo ship
PIMF
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Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:48:21pm |
re: #319 brookly red
you mean where their wives & children live? Hmmmmm, no not gonna happen.
Remember though. We have glorious leader now. The MFMSM would say it was justified.
| 377 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:48:24pm |
re: #371 sattv4u2
No,, the hostage is onboard a small ship taken from the cargo ship. The MOTHER SHIP is where the Pirates came from to attack the cargo ship
You can’t engage the mother ship unless they first take hostile action. If the mother ship just sits there we can’t do anything unless they fire first.
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alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:48:36pm |
re: #332 DaddyG
Can you imagine the alternative. Soccer fans wandering the streets sober. Terrible to contemplate.
* * * *
“Football Hooligans” are to be feared! Now you’re talking!
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:49:07pm |
| 380 |
Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:49:10pm |
My network connection is crap.
Giving up for awhile.
Back later.
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:49:32pm |
re: #377 Gus 802
You can’t engage the mother ship unless they first take hostile action. If the mother ship just sits there we can’t do anything unless they fire first.
they DID take 1st action. They launched the skiff that attacked the cargo ship!
| 382 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:49:51pm |
re: #373 Killian Bundy Blast them all out of the damn water. If I were the American hostage, I would gladly sacrifice myself just to take all these bastards out. There will be no negotiating. We cannot just wait them out. BOOM!
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:50:08pm |
re: #381 sattv4u2
they DID take 1st action. They launched the skiff that attacked the cargo ship!
That was a previous action. They’d have to fire again.
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mikalm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:51:14pm |
re: #365 Rancher
Never have been in one I can only guess that you’re probably right. Nevertheless a liquor-gulping bar with a pool table is greatly missed.
Bigger US cities often have British-style pubs — especially “brewpubs,” where microbrews are produced on the premises. Many sports bars approximate the feeling of a pub as well. The two key factors seem to be: 1) an emphasis on beer/wine, rather than hard liquor, as the drink of choice; and 2) a kitchen that serves hot food.
And I agree — a pool table is a huge plus, if not a requirement.
| 385 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:51:27pm |
re: #383 Gus 802
That was a previous action. They’d have to fire again.
WTF are you talking about ,, “previous action”. This is the SAME instance
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:51:29pm |
re: #368 brookly red
I agree… get this guy out alive.
Afterwards, I will judge this administration on their actions of 1. payback & 2. prevention (see 1.).
payback in spades….these people are ruthless and that’s just how they need to be treated
| 387 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:51:31pm |
re: #383 Gus 802
So you are saying there are rules to be followed? Anyone else sick and tired of the US following the “rules” when no one else does?!?!?!?!?!?!?
| 389 |
Rancher Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:51:45pm |
re: #351 starve4u2
re: #341 Gus 802
re: #313 Rancher
Why are we talking about bombing the pirate base and/ or the lifeboat with the US captain on it. Why is the MOTHER SHIP not at the bottom of the ocean,,,, NOW !
Why not sink the ships at the bases? I’m not calling for entire villages to be razed but for surgical strikes at legitimate military targets. If we know where the mother ship is it should be sunk, I’m pretty sure that there are few if any innocents on board. As for hostage situations, you negotiate until they start to rape, torture, or kill hostages.
| 390 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:51:46pm |
re: #363 albusteve
clearly patriotism is just a word to you
Here we go again with assaults on my love of country, it’s getting lame and boring.
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LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:52:05pm |
re: #373 Killian Bundy
Somali pirates sail German ship to standoff scene
Well, at least someone’s taking action to end this farce.
/unfortunately, it’s not TOTUS
“We are not afraid of the Americans,” one of the pirates told Reuters by satellite phone on behalf of the pirates holding Phillips, far off the Somali coast in the Indian Ocean. “We will defend ourselves if attacked.”
We need to make these fuckers fear going into bathwater after this.
Hear that mr. president?
| 393 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:52:16pm |
re: #388 Gus 802
Anyone have an image of this mother ship?
I’m SURE teh USN does, as does the CIA and NSA
| 394 |
brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:52:19pm |
re: #376 Soona’
Remember though. We have glorious leader now. The MFMSM would say it was justified.
No, getting you or me killed is justified… killing our enemies is oppressive & would require another apologies tour.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:52:23pm |
re: #385 sattv4u2
WTF are you talking about ,, “previous action”. This is the SAME instance
Look, I’ll leave you to your imaginary scenario and I’ll stick to mine.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:52:29pm |
re: #390 avanti
Here we go again with assaults on my love of country, it’s getting lame and boring.
And TRUE.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:52:40pm |
re: #367 Gus 802
I think it’s because we’re discussing realistic alternatives. I don’t think there’s any plan to blow up the mother ship either since the hostage is on board.
The hostage is on board the Maesrk Alabama’s rescue dinghy.
| 398 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:53:01pm |
re: #382 UberInfidel67
Blast them all out of the damn water. If I were the American hostage, I would gladly sacrifice myself just to take all these bastards out. There will be no negotiating. We cannot just wait them out. BOOM!
why not pay them off?
| 399 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:53:15pm |
re: #395 Gus 802
Look, I’ll leave you to your imaginary scenario and I’ll stick to mine.
Problem for you is, mine is HAPPENING AT SEA NOW ,,, not in my imagination
Yours ,,,,, not so much
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Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:53:32pm |
re: #346 mikalm
You must admit, though, there is something very special about a British pub. The word itself is a diminution of “public house,” which is to say, a meeting place for the community. I’ve always preferred the open, friendly atmosphere of pubs, whether in the UK or elsewhere, to the dark, liquor-gulping, neo-speakeasy environment of stereotypical American bars.
I know what you’re saying. But as much as I try I can’t stop my mind from thinking that every time I hear the words public house, I think public restroom.
| 401 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:53:36pm |
re: #342 DaddyG
A Guiness a day keeps the Taliban away.
* * * * *
That’s good—and true!
Mmmmm Guiness—with vanilla ice cream too.
| 402 |
J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:53:39pm |
re: #391 quickjustice
A CNN analyst stated that there are no RoE — that’s because this is not a military operation, but a police operation…(crimes committed, not acts of war — thus, the FBI involvement, etc.)
| 403 |
Lincolntf Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:53:39pm |
re: #382 UberInfidel67
I think the Captain did his part already. He made a run for it and got no back- up. I have no interest in him sacrificing himself on behalf of a muddled policy that he has no way of understanding and that will ultimately serve little purpose.
| 404 |
Rancher Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:53:51pm |
re: #377 Gus 802
You can’t engage the mother ship unless they first take hostile action. If the mother ship just sits there we can’t do anything unless they fire first.
Why not?
| 405 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:53:56pm |
re: #388 Gus 802
Anyone have an image of this mother ship?
Yes, it is round, about the size of downtown Washington DC. There are thousands of little lights on it, and occasionally you can see smaller drone ships arriving and leaving from the mother ship.
| 406 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:53:58pm |
re: #398 albusteve
Oh yeah…encouragement to keep doing it. Good idea/
| 407 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:54:36pm |
re: #399 sattv4u2
Problem for you is, mine is HAPPENING AT SEA NOW ,,, not in my imagination
Yours ,,,,, not so much
Dude, mine is based on reality and not some Rambo movie.
| 408 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:54:47pm |
re: #404 Rancher
Why not?
The mother ship already took action. It launched the skiff carrying the ones that boarded the cargo ship
| 409 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:55:01pm |
re: #398 albusteve
why not pay them off?
Charles Krauthammer’s comment, when asked “is there a difference between a pirate and a terrorise” answered “Yes. Price”.
And in theory, at least, Jefferson’s rule still holds for this country.
| 410 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:55:17pm |
re: #403 Lincolntf
I agree. I just want to see us FIGHT for once. Damn this pisses me off!
| 412 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:55:23pm |
re: #405 Walter L. Newton
Yes, it is round, about the size of downtown Washington DC. There are thousands of little lights on it, and occasionally you can see smaller drone ships arriving and leaving from the mother ship.
look real close and you can see Ron Paul in the cockpit!
| 414 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:55:35pm |
re: #407 Gus 802
Dude, mine is based on reality and not some Rambo movie.
“reality”,,, , saying that the SOURCE of the boarding has to commit ANOTHER crime before it can be called hostile!
| 415 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:56:06pm |
Wait a minute— piracy on the open sea isn’t a matter for the U.S. Navy?
| 417 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:56:42pm |
Friday night, hells yeah.
Time for a nice glass of zin and a bit of classic blues.
| 418 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:56:49pm |
| 419 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:57:05pm |
So when the U.S. Marines stormed Tripoli, they were acting as a crime-fighting unit? LOL!
| 420 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:57:10pm |
re: #407 Gus 802
here’s “reality” YOU think the captain (hostage) is on the mother ship.
| 421 |
Mr. In get Mr. Out Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:57:29pm |
Send in a SEAL scuba team to put a hole in the bottom of the boat.
| 422 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:57:31pm |
re: #404 Rancher
Why not?
I’m talking about a naval action. SEALs on the other hand is a different matter. I’m saying any small scale action involving naval gun fire, etc.
| 423 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:58:01pm |
I think there are 2 possible things going on here.
1) Obama may want to look tough ala Clinton in Wacko or That Gonzales kid and
could use this situation to do that.
OR
2) More likely, he will be afraid to pull the trigger, and will pay the ransom and
Treat this as a “legal” matter and issue arrest warrants for the Pirates. That
is ultimately how the Democrats want to fight terror anyway.
| 424 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:58:07pm |
re: #406 UberInfidel67
Oh yeah…encouragement to keep doing it. Good idea/
you have not been following since yesterday…the window of opportunity passed long ago to rescue this guy….I have never insinuated that this go unpunished…I have been outspoken about it for months….you are way late to the game if you think I want this behavior encouraged….you are jumping to conclusions
| 425 |
brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:58:10pm |
re: #408 sattv4u2
The mother ship already took action. It launched the skiff carrying the ones that boarded the cargo ship
If a mother ship gets run over by a destroyer in the woods and there is no one there to hear it, does it make a sound?
| 426 |
J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:58:16pm |
re: #419 quickjustice
Get with the program — The Prez bows to foreign potentates and piracy is a “criminal” matter! It’s all about Change!
| 427 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:58:19pm |
re: #420 sattv4u2
here’s “reality” YOU think the captain (hostage) is on the mother ship.
I already know that the hostage is on the life raft.
Are you drinking by any chance?
| 428 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:58:23pm |
re: #402 J.S.
No rules of engagement? Consider the source—- CNN. If there are no rules of engagement, then no one is in command.
| 429 |
CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:58:58pm |
re: #398 albusteve
why not pay them off?
Because then you have demonstrated that a hostage has monetary value. They understand that and will act on it. Again, and again, and again.
| 430 |
Miss Trixie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:59:04pm |
re: #401 alegrias
* * * * *
That’s good—and true!Mmmmm Guiness—with vanilla ice cream too.
When camping, pour a Guiness in Rice Krispies:
*snap*
*crackle*
.
.
.
.
.
.
*BUUUUUUUUUUUUURP!* :D
| 431 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:59:18pm |
re: #413 J.S.
you must have forgotten the sarc tag…
no…I want the guy to live through this nightmare, don’t you?…what a coupla mil?
| 432 |
J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:59:31pm |
re: #428 quickjustice
(be prepared for bungling is all I can say…)
| 433 |
Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:59:37pm |
It looks like the pirates’ plan is pretty simple. They’re bringing in more of their hostages to use as human shields while they just motor up to the lifeboat and retrieve their buddies and their newest hostage.
/then they’ll sail back to port while several U.S. warships just sit and watch the whole thing
| 434 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:59:44pm |
re: #407 Gus 802
Dude, mine is based on reality and not some Rambo movie.
Whole bunch of Rambo’s on here. As much as I’d like to see some Navy on pirate action, I want to see the captain get home safely first.
| 435 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:59:48pm |
re: #415 quickjustice
Wait a minute— piracy on the open sea isn’t a matter for the U.S. Navy?
If we give in to the pirates in any way, shape, or form, I see two things happening:
(a) a complete loss of ‘face’ for the country in the eyes of the world
(b) even more internal political polarization than we now have
If not, and the captain is a casualty:
(a) the captain becomes a national hero (rightly so)
(b) further attacks will cease on US flagged vessels for a long while.
| 436 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 3:59:55pm |
re: #428 quickjustice
No rules of engagement? Consider the source—- CNN. If there are no rules of engagement, then no one is in command.
Consider who is in the White House?
| 437 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:00:34pm |
re: #433 Killian Bundy
It looks like the pirates’ plan is pretty simple. They’re bringing in more of their hostages to use as human shields while they just motor up to the lifeboat and retrieve their buddies and their newest hostage.
/then they’ll sail back to port while several U.S. warships just sit and watch the whole thing
That sounds about right.
| 438 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:00:38pm |
re: #433 Killian Bundy
It looks like the pirates’ plan is pretty simple. They’re bringing in more of their hostages to use as human shields while they just motor up to the lifeboat and retrieve their buddies and their newest hostage.
/then they’ll sail back to port while several U.S. warships just sit and watch the whole thing
This should have been dealt with days ago.
| 439 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:00:55pm |
re: #427 Gus 802
I already know that the hostage is on the life raft.
Are you drinking by any chance?
Better go fix your #367,,,
“I think it’s because we’re discussing realistic alternatives. I don’t think there’s any plan to blow up the mother ship either since the hostage is on board.”
| 440 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:00:58pm |
re: #429 CyanSnowHawk
Because then you have demonstrated that a hostage has monetary value. They understand that and will act on it. Again, and again, and again.
oh boy….read up thread or whatever
| 441 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:01:15pm |
re: #423 Nevergiveup
I think there are 2 possible things going on here.
1) Obama may want to look tough ala Clinton in Wacko or That Gonzales kid and
could use this situation to do that.
OR
2) More likely, he will be afraid to pull the trigger, and will pay the ransom and
Treat this as a “legal” matter and issue arrest warrants for the Pirates. That
is ultimately how the Democrats want to fight terror anyway.
Well, it’s evident that option one has come and passed already, and Democrats have no knowledge of how to issue an arrest warrant, so the hostage is screwed.
| 442 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:01:16pm |
re: #398 albusteve
The U.S. Congress paid off the Barbary Pirates until 1800, when Thomas Jefferson decided to use a naval force instead. The ransoms and tribute payments to the pirates amounted to 20% of the entire budget of the federal government at the time.
| 443 |
J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:01:16pm |
re: #431 albusteve
It’s been stated over and over again (MSM, etc.) that the United States government does not accede to kidnap demands. They can negotiate, but not pay ransom.
| 444 |
callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:01:20pm |
re: #428 quickjustice
No rules of engagement? Consider the source—- CNN. If there are no rules of engagement, then no one is in command.
This is a different source FrontPageMagazine:
thanks to the Bush administration’s initiative, the United Nations Security Council passed resolution 1851, which provided added powers for countries to interdict pirates off of Somalia’s coast by deploying naval vessels and military aircraft; seizing pirate boats and arms; and even pursuing pirates on the ground inside the country.
| 446 |
HoosierHoops Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:01:27pm |
I hate to go all 1963 on everybody..( I read this )
Can’t we just blockade Somali..Nothing goes in..nothing comes out..Remember Cuba ( I don’t)
The USA blockaded Cuba.. Now we have what 10 Navies trying to work together? Jeez a defensive blockade and convoy support…Everybody today goes in the same group or you go tomorrow.. Really..Is it that complex?
| 447 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:01:35pm |
re: #424 albusteve
you have not been following since yesterday…the window of opportunity passed long ago to rescue this guy….I have never insinuated that this go unpunished…I have been outspoken about it for months….you are way late to the game if you think I want this behavior encouraged….you are jumping to conclusions
In this day and age, there will be no punishment for these animals. And I agree, the time to rescue this man is passed. If I were him, I be standing up shouting like a maniac. That way, when the pirates shoot my ass dead, our forces can move in an clean up the whole damn area of the pirates. Kinda like taking one for the team. To pay them off just encourages them to keep doing it. As for arresting them and trying them for a crime, who would have jurisdiction? Blow. Them. All. Out. Of. The. Water.
| 449 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:01:51pm |
re: #433 Killian Bundy
It looks like the pirates’ plan is pretty simple. They’re bringing in more of their hostages to use as human shields while they just motor up to the lifeboat and retrieve their buddies and their newest hostage.
/then they’ll sail back to port while several U.S. warships just sit and watch the whole thing
and it will work…this time
| 450 |
Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:01:53pm |
| 451 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:15pm |
re: #434 avanti
Whole bunch of Rambo’s on here. As much as I’d like to see some Navy on pirate action, I want to see the captain get home safely first.
Well, don’t you try to help. Most you can do is make a cell phone call for Marines back up.
| 452 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:18pm |
re: #437 Gus 802
That sounds about right.
Some Navy Spokesperson has already said that will not happen. Can’t remember where I read that.
| 453 |
jaunte Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:24pm |
re: #446 HoosierHoops
It’s a large scale problem.
Pentagon officials say pirates are holding 15 ships off the Somali coast. And according to U.S. Navy statistics, pirates attacked four ships between Saturday and Monday.The area involved — off the coast of Somalia and Kenya as well as the Gulf of Aden — equals more than 1.1 million square miles, roughly four times the size of Texas, or the size of the Mediterranean and Red Sea combined. The length of the Somali coastline is roughly the same length as the entire Eastern Seaboard of the United States, according to U.S. Navy statistics.
cnn.com
| 454 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:26pm |
re: #439 sattv4u2
Better go fix your #367,,,
“I think it’s because we’re discussing realistic alternatives. I don’t think there’s any plan to blow up the mother ship either since the hostage is on board.”
Oh, my mistake. I go a little rattled with your style.
| 455 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:38pm |
re: #447 UberInfidel67
In this day and age, there will be no punishment for these animals. And I agree, the time to rescue this man is passed. If I were him, I be standing up shouting like a maniac. That way, when the pirates shoot my ass dead, our forces can move in an clean up the whole damn area of the pirates. Kinda like taking one for the team. To pay them off just encourages them to keep doing it. As for arresting them and trying them for a crime, who would have jurisdiction? Blow. Them. All. Out. Of. The. Water.
well you are not him….
| 456 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:39pm |
re: #401 alegrias
* * * * *
That’s good—and true!Mmmmm Guiness—with vanilla ice cream too.
20+ years as an active Mormon and I’m still waiting for Non-alcoholic Guiness. Sigh. I don’t suppose I make much of a market segment.
| 457 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:47pm |
re: #434 avanti
Whole bunch of Rambo’s on here. As much as I’d like to see some Navy on pirate action, I want to see the captain get home safely first.
Fine. promise the pirates whatever they want, get the captain freed and then blow the fuck out of them. By definiton pirates don’t operate according to any rules so rules of negotiation should not apply to them either.And if the Pirates fucking Union or whatever the hell they have objects….blow the fuck out of them too.
No quarter for pirates.
| 458 |
J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:48pm |
re: #435 jwb7605
I would add that there must be a swift punishment for all those involved in the act of piracy….in part two of the above scenario.
| 459 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:50pm |
| 460 |
SixDegrees Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:02:51pm |
re: #75 Charles
Hoo boy. The hate mail is reaching new depths of craziness.
I’m sure your detractors are convinced that the End Times are drawing near. They’re trying to get their licks in before they get Raptured.
| 461 |
pat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:03:02pm |
I have just posted a video of Hillary and her insane response to this situation. She is an ignorant fool.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:03:40pm |
Koskidz: Glenn Beck on Fox: The militia movement will be televised
I think it’s a bit of a stretch. The vampire analogy is pretty common although I do think it’s pretty clear Beck is influenced to New World Order stuff. You can Google OPERATION VAMPIRE KILLER and read it online. It does seem like something Beck would be into but I don’t think the vampire analogy is evidence.
| 464 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:03:44pm |
The Obama Administration: Returning the USA to 1789 on the high seas!/
| 465 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:03:45pm |
re: #388 Gus 802
Anyone have an image of this mother ship?
Go down the left hand side. You’ll see the following link:
Piracy Alert - 13 March 2009
Click on “Piracy Alert”. Scroll down the page it leads you to.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:03:47pm |
re: #443 J.S.
It’s been stated over and over again (MSM, etc.) that the United States government does not accede to kidnap demands. They can negotiate, but not pay ransom.
so kill the guy along with the Somalis on principle?….sacrifice him for money right?
| 468 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:04:20pm |
| 469 |
Russkilitlover Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:04:30pm |
re: #433 Killian Bundy
It looks like the pirates’ plan is pretty simple. They’re bringing in more of their hostages to use as human shields while they just motor up to the lifeboat and retrieve their buddies and their newest hostage.
/then they’ll sail back to port while several U.S. warships just sit and watch the whole thing
And then the stakes get raised with hostages from multiple countries and ships. Yeah, this just keeps getting better! //
| 470 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:05:07pm |
Out for the evening.
Everyone have a good night!
bear hug … {callahan23}
| 471 |
Mr. In get Mr. Out Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:05:23pm |
| 472 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:05:24pm |
re: #461 pat
I have just posted a video of Hillary and her insane response to this situation. She is an ignorant fool.
What’d she do? Offer them a reset button?
/
| 473 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:05:34pm |
re: #459 Soona’
Then follow them back.
we can find them….they have nowhere to hide and they are doomed…I want that sailor back and I don’t give a shit what it cost
| 475 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:05:40pm |
re: #466 albusteve
so kill the guy along with the Somalis on principle?….sacrifice him for money right?
Nobody said that
| 477 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:05:47pm |
re: #412 albusteve
look real close and you can see Ron Paul in the cockpit!
With Kuccinich co-piloting.
| 478 |
J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:06:00pm |
re: #466 albusteve
Nooo…obviously not…you don’t “sacrifice” the captain. You negotiate for the captain’s return (but there’s no paying of ransom monies.)
| 480 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:06:24pm |
re: #455 albusteve
I know I am not him. Chances are slim that he will survive though IMO. I say fuck the pirates…once they kill him, what do they have to bargain with. The loss of one may put a stop to the continuation of this shit over there. I am just angry and wish I had the chance to lash out at these assholes. I also wish the One would get off his ass and do something about it. Knowing that he won’t is very depressing.
/Just venting
| 481 |
USBeast Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:06:24pm |
Divers with rebreathers (no bubbles) capsize boat, save captain. Assume pirates are excellent swimmers.
| 482 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:06:37pm |
| 483 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:06:51pm |
re: #457 LGoPs
Fine. promise the pirates whatever they want, get the captain freed and then blow the fuck out of them. By definiton pirates don’t operate according to any rules so rules of negotiation should not apply to them either.And if the Pirates fucking Union or whatever the hell they have objects….blow the fuck out of them too.
No quarter for pirates.
Absolfuckingutely The Navy already said the boat is going nowhere, but I fear the insurance companies might make a deal that would save the captain and thus the pirates.
| 484 |
IslandLibertarian Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:07:02pm |
re: #8 Sharmuta
Don’t watch network programing on
SHOOTYOUR TELEVISION! Watch good movies and home improvement shows and aerobics/yoga with hot chicks and The Weather Channel and Board Stories…………
| 485 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:07:05pm |
| 486 |
pre-Boomer Marine brat Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:07:16pm |
| 487 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:07:22pm |
I love a good lightning storm at dusk. Lots of fireworks here in North Georgia. BOOM! Crack!
How much curent can a PC mouse carry anyway?
| 488 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:07:38pm |
re: #486 pre-Boomer Marine brat
Check out the rest of the site.
Some good stuff on there.G’night!
Will do. Later!
| 489 |
debutaunt Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:08:14pm |
re: #122 calcajun
Yes, nothing screams the death and resurrection or our Lord, Jesus like a giant friggin’ rodent delivering chocolate eggs.
HAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAAAA
| 490 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:08:48pm |
re: #480 UberInfidel67
I know I am not him. Chances are slim that he will survive though IMO. I say fuck the pirates…once they kill him, what do they have to bargain with. The loss of one may put a stop to the continuation of this shit over there. I am just angry and wish I had the chance to lash out at these assholes. I also wish the One would get off his ass and do something about it. Knowing that he won’t is very depressing.
/Just venting
That’s the real tragedy here, the lack of The One making any meaningful actions toward settling this.
And having his bitch Hillary trying to fluff it all off like some fucking SNL skit.
Praise Obama… not.
| 491 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:08:55pm |
re: #478 J.S.
Nooo…obviously not…you don’t “sacrifice” the captain. You negotiate for the captain’s return (but there’s no paying of ransom monies.)
that make no sense…why would they give the guy up without the money?…why is it about the money?…his life is at stake and it’s no time to try to be tricky
| 492 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:09:09pm |
re: #456 DaddyG
20+ years as an active Mormon and I’m still waiting for Non-alcoholic Guiness. Sigh. I don’t suppose I make much of a market segment.
* * * * *
I prefer the ice cream to the Guiness in a Guiness Float—you’re not missing much!
| 493 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:09:15pm |
re: #483 avanti
Absolfuckingutely The Navy already said the boat is going nowhere, but I fear the insurance companies might make a deal that would save the captain and thus the pirates.
I’ve got an even better solution. After we get the captain back, don’t kill the fuckers. Just disarm them and then kick them overboard and steam away. They’re hundreds of miles out at sea, right? Let the sharks deal with them.
| 495 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:09:20pm |
| 496 |
SixDegrees Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:09:24pm |
re: #122 calcajun
Yes, nothing screams the death and resurrection or our Lord, Jesus like a giant friggin’ rodent delivering chocolate eggs.
If you haven’t seen South Park’s take on this topic…well, you just have to.
Summary here: en.wikipedia.org
Or watch it here: southparkstudios.com
| 497 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:10:19pm |
| 498 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:10:32pm |
re: #480 UberInfidel67
I know I am not him. Chances are slim that he will survive though IMO. I say fuck the pirates…once they kill him, what do they have to bargain with. The loss of one may put a stop to the continuation of this shit over there. I am just angry and wish I had the chance to lash out at these assholes. I also wish the One would get off his ass and do something about it. Knowing that he won’t is very depressing.
/Just venting
nobody has been more ANGRY than me over this deal….I want that sailor back, period
| 499 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:11:00pm |
Our naval forces are probably sitting there with a plan and ready to act…but waiting on the word from the One, while he sits on his ass eating a specialty pizza!
| 500 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:11:02pm |
re: #481 USBeast
Divers with rebreathers (no bubbles) capsize boat, save captain. Assume pirates are excellent swimmers.
Lets assume the sharks are better swimmers.
| 501 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:11:03pm |
| 502 |
Opilio Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:11:30pm |
| 503 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:11:47pm |
re: #499 UberInfidel67
Our naval forces are probably sitting there with a plan and ready to act…but waiting on the word from the One, while he sits on his ass eating a specialty pizza!
Or waiting for dark which it is over there now.
| 504 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:11:48pm |
re: #490 Walter L. Newton
That’s the real tragedy here, the lack of The One making any meaningful actions toward settling this.
And having his bitch Hillary trying to fluff it all off like some fucking SNL skit.
Praise Obama… not.
This reminds me of the Chinese incident when Bush took office.
We completely fucking gave in.
Bush’s reaction to and handling of 9/11 surprised me, to be honest.
| 505 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:11:48pm |
re: #498 albusteve
nobody has been more ANGRY than me over this deal….I want that sailor back, period
* * * **
The White House said Obama is very concerned.
| 506 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:12:02pm |
re: #495 Irish Rose
More classic blues? Sure.
Howlin’ Wolf…. “Spoonful”.
You’re welcome.
[Video]
finally….some cool sanity…thanks
| 507 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:12:09pm |
re: #499 UberInfidel67
Our naval forces are probably sitting there with a plan and ready to act…but waiting on the word from the One, while he sits on his ass eating a specialty pizza!
It was his bad luck to get kidnapped on a Wednesday. He should have known the Obamas were having their weekly party.
//
| 508 |
HoosierHoops Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:12:41pm |
re: #495 Irish Rose
More classic blues? Sure.
Howlin’ Wolf…. “Spoonful”.
You’re welcome.
[Video]
I read a great book the other day..The Children of the Blues..
It’s about all the children of old time blues players continuing the tradition..
Really a great read..
| 509 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:13:03pm |
re: #493 LGoPs
I’ve got an even better solution. After we get the captain back, don’t kill the fuckers. Just disarm them and then kick them overboard and steam away. They’re hundreds of miles out at sea, right? Let the sharks deal with them.
Sharks not lawyers……..
Just wanted to clarify that……
*ducks for cover as lawyer lizards start circling*
:)
| 510 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:13:11pm |
re: #491 albusteve
It’s about leverage. The only way the pirates give him up without payment is if they fear for their lives if they don’t, or they’re dead or disabled.
The Russians or Chinese would kill them all to make a larger point to the pirate “community”. Back to the shores of Tripoli— land a Marine expeditionary force outside a pirate stronghold, and sack it.
| 511 |
Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:13:54pm |
This is what happens when you’re so eager to attack Barack Obama that you don’t even care about whether you’re telling the truth:
| 512 |
CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:13:56pm |
re: #491 albusteve
that make no sense…why would they give the guy up without the money?…why is it about the money?…his life is at stake and it’s no time to try to be tricky
He is in this position because every time these pirates take a ship and some hostages, the shipping companies, through their insurers or directly, pay these criminals off. It has become another expense and they don’t seem to realize that it’s a losing game. It goes on and on until somebody, like Jefferson, stands up and says “no more.”
| 513 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:14:04pm |
re: #504 jwb7605
This reminds me of the Chinese incident when Bush took office.
We completely fucking gave in.Bush’s reaction to and handling of 9/11 surprised me, to be honest.
* * * * *
China was and is a nuclear armed powerful country that could cripple us if it wanted to, much as it pains me to say so.
4 somali thugs in a dinghy are not the equivalent of superpower China in such an incident.
| 514 |
aboo-Hoo-Hoo Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:14:06pm |
Can a band of pirates run-off our President and the US Navy for a better payoff? We shall see: US flexes muscle in stand-off with Somali pirates
Change…you don’t want to believe.
| 515 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:14:08pm |
re: #503 Nevergiveup
Or waiting for dark which it is over there now.
Nope. Tommorrow, the zero will get his “updates”. Nothing will change.
| 517 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:15:08pm |
re: #511 Charles
This is what happens when you’re so eager to attack Barack Obama that you don’t even care about whether you’re telling the truth:
Sigh. This is the kind of mentality that makes the “Shiny Things” strategy so effective.
| 518 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:15:15pm |
re: #511 Charles
This is what happens when you’re so eager to attack Barack Obama that you don’t even care about whether you’re telling the truth:
Pizza-Gate
Can’t wait for Sandwich-Gate. No wait they’ve already don’t that.
| 519 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:15:17pm |
re: #505 alegrias
* * * **
The White House said Obama is very concerned.
for himself, I’m sure….he hardly wants to kill a bunch of black barbarians that despise America…oh what to do?
| 520 |
IslandLibertarian Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:15:25pm |
re: #469 Russkilitlover
And then the stakes get raised with hostages from multiple countries and ships. Yeah, this just keeps getting better! //
| 521 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:15:41pm |
I repeat: back to 1787, when the U.S. didn’t have a Navy.
| 522 |
J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:15:51pm |
re: #491 albusteve
Well, I’m sure the pirates are aware that if there is no (that’s already been determined by United States policy) ransom money to be had (again, I’m assuming that this is already clear to all concerned — no ransom will be paid…this is a United States policy, set in stone since the days of the Barbary Pirates in Tripoli), then what other options (“good” options exist for the pirates?) Clearly, the pirates are either going to wind up dead or they will be spending the rest of their lives in a prison…those are the “negotiables.”
| 523 |
CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:16:27pm |
re: #498 albusteve
nobody has been more ANGRY than me over this deal….I want that sailor back, period
Enough to put every sailor that passes through that area in the future at additional risk apparently.
| 524 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:16:37pm |
re: #515 Soona’
Nope. Tommorrow, the zero will get his “updates”. Nothing will change.
Obama is good at being present.
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Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:16:50pm |
re: #515 Soona’
Nope. Tommorrow, the zero will get his “updates”. Nothing will change.
Time will tell.
| 526 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:16:56pm |
re: #510 quickjustice
It’s about leverage. The only way the pirates give him up without payment is if they fear for their lives if they don’t, or they’re dead or disabled.
The Russians or Chinese would kill them all to make a larger point to the pirate “community”. Back to the shores of Tripoli— land a Marine expeditionary force outside a pirate stronghold, and sack it.
killing pirates is easy…saving an American citizen seems pretty difficult these days
| 527 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:17:15pm |
re: #511 Charles
So he paid for it all himself and is concerned about the environment? Then he should have ridden a bicycle to DC. Flying coach pollutes the air as much as first class though, right?
| 528 |
Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:17:26pm |
re: #505 alegrias
The White House said Obama is very concerned.
No, they said it’s an ‘Annoying Distraction’ to TOTUS. Hillary is ‘deeply concerned’.
/that is, when she can stop laughing long enough
| 529 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:17:30pm |
re: #522 J.S.
I believe the U.S. Navy has the assets and the talent to manage this. They just lack the leadership at the top.
| 530 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:17:51pm |
re: #499 UberInfidel67
Our naval forces are probably sitting there with a plan and ready to act…but waiting on the word from the One, while he sits on his ass eating a specialty pizza!
Not likely. The Navy probably has option to act instantly if a opportunity presents itself, otherwise it’s keep talking and keep the captain alive. The oval office is too far out of the loop on operations like this, any POTUS leaves it to the military unless were talking international conflict.
| 531 |
Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:18:15pm |
re: #518 Gus 802
Garden Gate!
/Michelle’s white house veg garden
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Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:18:49pm |
re: #506 albusteve
You think that’s sane?
Here’s my personal favorite, for a Friday evening after a long week… the *incomparable* Ms. Etta James.
| 534 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:18:54pm |
re: #527 UberInfidel67
So he paid for it all himself and is concerned about the environment? Then he should have ridden a bicycle to DC. Flying coach pollutes the air as much as first class though, right?
I like Ace’s site, but this is not the first time he’s been too quick on the trigger with a story.
Maybe that’s Charles’ point?
| 535 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:19:23pm |
re: #522 J.S.
Well, I’m sure the pirates are aware that if there is no (that’s already been determined by United States policy) ransom money to be had (again, I’m assuming that this is already clear to all concerned — no ransom will be paid…this is a United States policy, set in stone since the days of the Barbary Pirates in Tripoli), then what other options (“good” options exist for the pirates?) Clearly, the pirates are either going to wind up dead or they will be spending the rest of their lives in a prison…those are the “negotiables.”
the feds have nothing to say about it…the ship does not belong to the govt…the owners can do whatever they want…the feds have already fucked up this deal so bad that they should stay out of it til they have a plan to deal with all Somalian pirates
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:19:50pm |
re: #531 Killgore Trout
Garden Gate!
/Michelle’s white house veg garden
How dare she plant a vegetable garden! Could you imagine!?
“It’s been less than 100 days and already Michelle Obama has planted a vegetable garden.”
//
| 537 |
Russkilitlover Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:20:07pm |
re: #514 aboo-Hoo-Hoo
Can a band of pirates run-off our President and the US Navy for a better payoff? We shall see: US flexes muscle in stand-off with Somali pirates
US Flexes Muscle, Bicep Droops Pathetically Under Arm.
| 538 |
Opilio Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:20:17pm |
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Wilderstad Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:20:24pm |
re: #534 jwb7605
Daily Mail in the U.K published the same story.
dailymail.co.uk
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albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:20:57pm |
re: #523 CyanSnowHawk
Enough to put every sailor that passes through that area in the future at additional risk apparently.
you are really being obtuse…have you read nothing I’ve posted today or yesterday or a month ago?….you are way behind the curve
| 541 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:21:17pm |
re: #539 Wilderstad
Daily Mail in the U.K published the same story.
[Link: www.dailymail.co.uk…]
LGF didn’t.
| 542 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:21:17pm |
re: #511 Charles
This is what happens when you’re so eager to attack Barack Obama that you don’t even care about whether you’re telling the truth:
Yep.
Pathetic.
| 543 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:21:25pm |
re: #530 avanti
I bet they are not allowed any options. He won remember? He is probably pouring through his law books and trying to find a way to serve a damn subpoena on these assholes. He is all balls and no dick. He doesn’t want to piss any other country off by exhibiting the superior fire and fighting ability of the US Navy. I say their hands are tied. And that sucks.
| 544 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:21:51pm |
re: #536 Gus 802
How dare she plant a vegetable garden! Could you imagine!?
“It’s been less than 100 days and already Michelle Obama has planted a vegetable garden.”
//
I like the vegetable garden, myself.
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quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:22:02pm |
Protecting U.S. merchant vessels and seamen isn’t within the purview of the U.S. Navy?
Gosh, I thought the Barbary Pirates were why the U.S. Navy was created!/
| 547 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:22:21pm |
re: #534 jwb7605
I don’t frequent Ace’s site. I just think the One’s priorities are skewered as are those who approve of him.
| 548 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:22:43pm |
| 549 |
razorbacker Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:22:48pm |
I p*ss and moan about my country, but for all her faults, she hasn’t come to this…
I guess I should add…yet.
Read the story, it’s only one page. Gives interesting insights into European sensibilities regarding crime and the responsibility of the individual for his or her own defense.
| 550 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:23:18pm |
re: #547 UberInfidel67
I don’t frequent Ace’s site. I just think the One’s priorities are skewered as are those who approve of him.
You mean like Avanti?
| 551 |
Opilio Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:23:19pm |
re: #547 UberInfidel67
I don’t frequent Ace’s site. I just think the One’s priorities are skewered as are those who approve of him.
skewered or skewed?
| 552 |
HoosierHoops Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:23:26pm |
re: #530 avanti
Not likely. The Navy probably has option to act instantly if a opportunity presents itself, otherwise it’s keep talking and keep the captain alive. The oval office is too far out of the loop on operations like this, any POTUS leaves it to the military unless were talking international conflict.
I read a report early this morning that the Captain jumping out of the boat happened so quickly it caught the Navy by surprise..
Imagine this..n the middle of the night you jump out of the boat and a pirate fires an AK47 above your head..Where do you think you are going?
Very brave on the Captains part..But the Navy is blameless..there was nothing they could have done.
| 553 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:23:36pm |
re: #528 Killian Bundy
No, they said it’s an ‘Annoying Distraction’ to TOTUS. Hillary is ‘deeply concerned’.
[Video]/that is, when she can stop laughing long enough
It seems it’s Reuters that characterized it as an “annoying distraction”. From the Reuters story:
Ragtag teams of modern-day Blackbeards are posing an annoying distraction for Barack Obama, forcing him to add Somalia to an already long list of foreign policy challenges.
Do you think Reuters has any clue that part of the normal job of being President of the U.S. includes regularly dealing with a “long list of foreign policy challenges”?
And that characterizing the kidnapping of a US citizen and holding him for ramsom might, just might, would be better described as something more important than an “annoying distraction”?
I wish the O would make some sort of statement about this situation. Perhaps there are things going on behind the scenes that we aren’t aware of. Let’s hope.
| 554 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:23:38pm |
re: #545 quickjustice
Protecting U.S. merchant vessels and seamen isn’t within the purview of the U.S. Navy?
Gosh, I thought the Barbary Pirates were why the U.S. Navy was created!/
Well I think beating back the British had something to do with that, but the Barbary Pirates came later.
| 555 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:23:54pm |
| 556 |
Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:24:06pm |
re: #530 avanti
Avanti, what should Obama do about this? What should be his next step, if you could advise him?
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livefreeor die Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:24:12pm |
re: #536 Gus 802
How dare she plant a vegetable garden! Could you imagine!?
“It’s been less than 100 days and already Michelle Obama has planted a vegetable garden.”
//
I was wondering what she planted already. Lettuce and peas probably. We live in the Philly suburbs and you don’t dare start any other vegetables until after May 15th.
| 558 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:24:37pm |
| 559 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:25:04pm |
re: #550 Walter L. NewtonI don’t mind Avanti at all. If I disagree with him, I post my opposing view…as does he.
| 560 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:25:28pm |
re: #557 livefreeor die
I was wondering what she planted already. Lettuce and peas probably. We live in the Philly suburbs and you don’t dare start any other vegetables until after May 15th.
I live in Michigan, I’ve had my tenders frostnipped in effing June.
| 562 |
SixDegrees Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:25:35pm |
re: #351 sattv4u2
re: #341 Gus 802
re: #313 Rancher
Why are we talking about bombing the pirate base and/ or the lifeboat with the US captain on it. Why is the MOTHER SHIP not at the bottom of the ocean,,,, NOW !
The “mother ship,” such as it was, was a very small skiff that was used to board the American ship. It was sunk by the pirates as soon as they came on board, presumably to prevent escape - or defections.
When the American crew fought back, four of the pirates took the captain hostage and held him in a lifeboat, which they then insisted by put in the water. Apparently, the crew either drained the lifeboat of fuel or neglected to tell the pirates that it was empty. Hence the current situation.
There’s no “mother ship” to sink. The pirates use very small boats, sometimes in groups, that are stolen from various sources and which they don’t mind losing.
There seems to be an awful lot of chatter circulating that indicates a large Naval buildup in the area. Despite the somewhat disturbing enthusiasm for wanton destruction, the first concern is the hostages. As long as they remain safe and unthreatened, it’s fine with me if the Navy just lets them float there. They aren’t going anywhere, and neither are we.
The French raided another ship this afternoon, and one of the hostages on board was killed. Not an outcome to be wished for, and an easy outcome to reach if care isn’t exercised.
There’s plenty of time for retribution later. Right now, the emphasis ought to be on getting the captain and any other hostages safely released.
| 563 |
livefreeor die Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:25:48pm |
re: #549 razorbacker
I p*ss and moan about my country, but for all her faults, she hasn’t come to this…
I guess I should add…yet.
Read the story, it’s only one page. Gives interesting insights into European sensibilities regarding crime and the responsibility of the individual for his or her own defense.
It’s interesting how America seems to be one of the few countries whose citizens take pride in fighting back (i.e., current pirates situation, Flight 93).
| 564 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:25:48pm |
re: #557 livefreeor die
I was wondering what she planted already. Lettuce and peas probably. We live in the Philly suburbs and you don’t dare start any other vegetables until after May 15th.
I used to live in South Jersey and the weather wouldn’t get “reliably” warm until early June some years.
| 565 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:25:56pm |
re: #552 HoosierHoops
I read a report early this morning that the Captain jumping out of the boat happened so quickly it caught the Navy by surprise..
Imagine this..n the middle of the night you jump out of the boat and a pirate fires an AK47 above your head..Where do you think you are going?
Very brave on the Captains part..But the Navy is blameless..there was nothing they could have done.
not really…they had a ten second window of opportunity that they were not prepared for…
| 566 |
aboo-Hoo-Hoo Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:26:20pm |
re: #537 Russkilitlover
US Flexes Muscle, Bicep Droops Pathetically Under Arm.
Jayzuz…I’m deathly afraid that is exactly what this idiot is going to put on display.
| 567 |
HoosierHoops Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:26:30pm |
re: #533 Irish Rose
You think that’s sane?
Here’s my personal favorite, for a Friday evening after a long week… the *incomparable* Ms. Etta James.
[Video]
Etta James! I know her band leader…We went down to Nashville last year to watch them at the wild horse saloon. Like the kids say..That woman is dope..
| 568 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:26:38pm |
re: #337 pre-Boomer Marine brat
btw, re your immediate earlier, did you get an email from reine and/or vx?
eh?
| 569 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:26:46pm |
re: #560 Irish Rose
I live in Michigan, I’ve had my tenders frostnipped in effing June.
Wear a sweater at night. //
| 570 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:26:47pm |
re: #549 razorbacker
I p*ss and moan about my country, but for all her faults, she hasn’t come to this…
I guess I should add…yet.
Read the story, it’s only one page. Gives interesting insights into European sensibilities regarding crime and the responsibility of the individual for his or her own defense.
Some states have “duty to retreat” self defense laws, you literal can’t defend yourself until your back is against the wall.
| 571 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:27:28pm |
re: #562 SixDegrees
Yeah, my understanding is that they basically use something like a skiff.
| 572 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:27:32pm |
re: #557 livefreeor die
I was wondering what she planted already. Lettuce and peas probably. We live in the Philly suburbs and you don’t dare start any other vegetables until after May 15th.
* * * *
*She* didn’t plant anything, they had the trained professional White House chef Cristeta Comerford out there doing field hand work hoeing dirt.
Then they undercut the White House chef & staff to bring in scab labor from St. Louis to bake pizza.
| 573 |
livefreeor die Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:27:53pm |
re: #560 Irish Rose
I live in Michigan, I’ve had my tenders frostnipped in effing June.
When we lived in Massachusetts, I didn’t plant until June 15. Pennsylvania seemed like heaven!
| 576 |
nyc redneck Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:28:37pm |
i wonder what o has said to hamstring the military and the negotiators.
i’m sure even his weak attitude is a morale buster, not just his feeble words.
imagine how frustrated the navy is right now, sitting there waiting.
| 577 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:29:00pm |
re: #531 Killgore Trout
Garden Gate!
/Michelle’s white house veg garden
Just to make a defensive strike, it cost $200 for the garden, not sure if it was on the tax payers dime.
| 578 |
CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:29:20pm |
re: #540 albusteve
re: #334 albusteve
right…the guy’s live is worth the money…if I could I’d pay it myself…he layed it all on the line…give them the fucking money
Give them the fucking money? And I’m being obtuse? Give the kidnappers what they wanted in the first place, and maybe they’ll go away?
How is that working down in Mexico right now?
| 579 |
UberInfidel67 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:29:24pm |
re: #576 nyc redneck
I said it above….he is preparing subpoenas for the pirates.
| 580 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:29:25pm |
re: #546 Wilderstad
Your point?
During the election and during the Israeli action, Charles had ample opportunity to post juicy stories and pictures quickly. He was frequently “several hours behind the curve” on a few stories.
He debunked a couple of faux photos in Rathergate fashion that started to make the rounds on the internet, and proved stuff like the Rathergate “throbbing memo” (I was on SBVFT at the time …)
I disagree with him philosophically on an issue or three.
That said, he runs the site (blog) that IMO contains the most accurate information of any of them.
What my point is boils down to who I trust, and how quickly I trust them.
Charles wins. I’m more like Ace on the political scale, but I trust Charles’ judgment better when it comes to publishing stories.
| 581 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:29:26pm |
there have been pictures posted all over the net of these mother ships…they are big…at least 60-80 feet…towing the skiffs…3,4,5 that they use to assault the merchants
| 582 |
Lincolntf Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:29:48pm |
re: #562 SixDegrees
Paradoxically, the longer the Captain is bound and captive on the drifting pirate boat the lower his chances of survival.
| 583 |
FrogMarch Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:30:08pm |
re: #511 Charles
This is what happens when you’re so eager to attack Barack Obama that you don’t even care about whether you’re telling the truth:
I agree. Going after Obama for every little thing is a waste of time and it’s not helpful.
I read down a ways into your link and realized there’s a little BS flying the other way too.
John also told me that Chris Sommers is one of the most dedicated people he knows to the environmental cause.
* In fact, his restaurant buys carbon credits from a wind farm in Colorado.
ok, sure.
| 584 |
livefreeor die Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:30:12pm |
re: #577 avanti
Just to make a defensive strike, it cost $200 for the garden, not sure if it was on the tax payers dime.
Goodness, how big is it? Our garden is big, we start most things from seed, and there is no way it’s $200.
| 585 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:30:17pm |
re: #577 avanti
Just to make a defensive strike, it cost $200 for the garden, not sure if it was on the tax payers dime.
$200! The outrage! How dare she!
///
| 586 |
Bloodnok Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:30:22pm |
re: #560 Irish Rose
I live in Michigan, I’ve had my tenders frostnipped in effing June.
That happened the last time I wore a kilt.
| 587 |
SixDegrees Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:30:33pm |
re: #480 UberInfidel67
I know I am not him. Chances are slim that he will survive though IMO. I say fuck the pirates…once they kill him, what do they have to bargain with. The loss of one may put a stop to the continuation of this shit over there. I am just angry and wish I had the chance to lash out at these assholes. I also wish the One would get off his ass and do something about it. Knowing that he won’t is very depressing.
/Just venting
At last count, there were at least three ships deployed to assist in this situation. From what I’m hearing, it sounds like there is a larger mobilization underway over the entire region. I’d say Obama is pretty clearly doing something. I don’t much care for him, but fair’s fair; so far, the response has been swift and extensive.
Blowing holes in the water is just going to get the captain killed. So far, there’s no reason for such action.
| 588 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:30:36pm |
re: #554 Nevergiveup
Nope. We relied on the French and Spanish navies for the vast majority of our naval support during the Revolution. The Barbary Pirates were the primary reason we began constructing our own.
| 589 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:31:05pm |
re: #576 nyc redneck
i wonder what o has said to hamstring the military and the negotiators.
i’m sure even his weak attitude is a morale buster, not just his feeble words.
imagine how frustrated the navy is right now, sitting there waiting.
I wouldn’t jump to that conclusion just yet. Ya gotta let this play out still. I am not so sure that time isn’t on our side.
| 590 |
HoosierHoops Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:31:37pm |
re: #565 albusteve
not really…they had a ten second window of opportunity that they were not prepared for…
10 seconds Steve? 10 seconds? What if i had punched a pirate and knocked him into the water? Everybody dies in the boat including the Captain?
10 seconds? We got pros out there..When it comes time for action.I trust the Navy…
/How are you tonight Steve?
| 591 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:32:05pm |
re: #563 livefreeor die
It’s interesting how America seems to be one of the few countries whose citizens take pride in fighting back (i.e., current pirates situation, Flight 93).
That is what this administration fears the most. And it will do its best to neutralize that American characteristic.
| 592 |
quickjustice Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:33:01pm |
re: #563 livefreeor die
From the beginning, Americans have fought back. It’s why the British closed the Port of Boston. That precipitated the War.
| 593 |
livefreeor die Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:33:05pm |
re: #591 Soona’
That is what this administration fears the most. And it will do its best to neutralize that American characteristic.
They’ll never neutralize it in my household.
| 594 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:33:41pm |
re: #584 livefreeor die
Goodness, how big is it? Our garden is big, we start most things from seed, and there is no way it’s $200.
That probably includes garden equipment.
Although, have you seen the price of arugula lettuce seeds these days? ///
| 595 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:33:43pm |
re: #578 CyanSnowHawk
re: #334 albusteve
Give them the fucking money? And I’m being obtuse? Give the kidnappers what they wanted in the first place, and maybe they’ll go away?
How is that working down in Mexico right now?
you are being dim witted…why do you keep persuing this line….I have never posted about appeasing the pirates until yesterday…my aggressive attitude toward them goes back to last summer….give it up
| 597 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:34:26pm |
re: #590 HoosierHoops
10 seconds Steve? 10 seconds? What if i had punched a pirate and knocked him into the water? Everybody dies in the boat including the Captain?
10 seconds? We got pros out there..When it comes time for action.I trust the Navy…
/How are you tonight Steve?
I trust the Navy…. CinC is another matter right now.
| 598 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:34:34pm |
re: #590 HoosierHoops
10 seconds Steve? 10 seconds? What if i had punched a pirate and knocked him into the water? Everybody dies in the boat including the Captain?
10 seconds? We got pros out there..When it comes time for action.I trust the Navy…
/How are you tonight Steve?
What a minute! What have I got 10 seconds for or to do?
| 599 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:35:03pm |
Fear not, there’s 28 countries involved in the Pirate Contact Group committee, working out an international solution, just as soon as they decide which country’s tea or coffee or beverage is culturally sensitive enough to serve to the whole group during am & pm breaks and at lunch, or after siesta.
Then they’ll take up piracy problems.
////
| 600 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:35:09pm |
re: #584 livefreeor die
Goodness, how big is it? Our garden is big, we start most things from seed, and there is no way it’s $200.
It’s big enough to provide homegrown produce for the White House Kitchens. They’re even putting in bees to produce organic honey. It’s a very impressive project.
| 601 |
livefreeor die Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:36:09pm |
re: #600 Irish Rose
It’s big enough to provide homegrown produce for the White House Kitchens. They’re even putting in bees to produce organic honey. It’s a very impressive project.
I hope the bees know they’re supposed to avoid any flowers with pesticides in them :)
| 602 |
Wilderstad Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:36:15pm |
re: #580 jwb7605
Fine. Mine was simply a declaration of fact. Nothing more.
| 603 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:36:16pm |
re: #596 Iron Fist
This kind of mission is exactly what they have SEAL teams for. I’ll let those bad boys make the call to pull the trigger, and have no doubt that when they do pull the trigger they will excel at what they do so well.
There isn’t a SEAL that isn’t just itching to get into this one. It’s what they’ve trained for years to do.
| 604 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:36:46pm |
Hillary Clinton Tries to Pay Down Debt By Raffling Off Day With Her Husband
The secretary of state’s long-shuttered presidential campaign is still trying to pay off a steep debt, and has launched a new fundraising pitch urging donors to give money and compete for the chance to win one of three “exclusive prizes.” One of those is a day with Bill Clinton.
Yup, that’s dignified?
| 605 |
razorbacker Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:36:49pm |
re: #570 jcm
Some states have “duty to retreat” self defense laws, you literal can’t defend yourself until your back is against the wall.
I believe that the various factions are ‘Castle Doctrine’, ‘Stand Your Ground’, and ‘Duty to Retreat’.
I’d be interested to hear where in the U.S. each applies.
| 606 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:36:56pm |
re: #590 HoosierHoops
10 seconds Steve? 10 seconds? What if i had punched a pirate and knocked him into the water? Everybody dies in the boat including the Captain?
10 seconds? We got pros out there..When it comes time for action.I trust the Navy…
/How are you tonight Steve?
okay, and you?…but I doubt there were Marine snipers aboard the destroyer…at the time I hoped they were being watched every second with guns trained…it didn’t happen…the big boys are now showing up but what can they do?…any suggestions that saves the skip?
| 607 |
livefreeor die Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:37:28pm |
re: #604 Nevergiveup
Hillary Clinton Tries to Pay Down Debt By Raffling Off Day With Her Husband
The secretary of state’s long-shuttered presidential campaign is still trying to pay off a steep debt, and has launched a new fundraising pitch urging donors to give money and compete for the chance to win one of three “exclusive prizes.” One of those is a day with Bill Clinton.[Link: www.foxnews.com…]
Yup, that’s dignified?
Yet another dirty joke that writes itself.
| 608 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:38:08pm |
re: #604 Nevergiveup
Hillary Clinton Tries to Pay Down Debt By Raffling Off Day With Her Husband
The secretary of state’s long-shuttered presidential campaign is still trying to pay off a steep debt, and has launched a new fundraising pitch urging donors to give money and compete for the chance to win one of three “exclusive prizes.” One of those is a day with Bill Clinton.[Link: www.foxnews.com…]
Yup, that’s dignified?
OMG that’s funny!
She’s trying to give him away!
LOLOL!
| 609 |
Bloodnok Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:38:08pm |
re: #601 livefreeor die
I hope the bees know they’re supposed to avoid any flowers with pesticides in them :)
To save money on a gnome Dennis Kucinich can stand motionless in the garden wearing a pointed hat.
| 610 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:38:13pm |
re: #585 Gus 802
$200! The outrage! How dare she!
///
She is probably making the Marine guards do all the plowing and planting.
| 611 |
Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:39:10pm |
| 612 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:39:20pm |
re: #610 Soona’
She is probably making the Marine guards do all the plowing and planting.
You can turn over a lot of dirt with some C4.
| 613 |
itellu3times Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:39:27pm |
re: #565 albusteve
not really…they had a ten second window of opportunity that they were not prepared for…
At least ten seconds.
Either there could have been SEALS waiting to help, or with the captain out of the lifeboat, it could have been blasted. Probably what the captain expected. Sorry he was wrong.
This whole thing is so pathetic.
| 614 |
Lincolntf Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:39:32pm |
re: #604 Nevergiveup
That’s like auctioning off a day with “Quagmire” from Family Guy.
Lock up the gals.
| 615 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:39:50pm |
re: #609 Bloodnok
To save money on a gnome Dennis Kucinich can stand motionless in the garden wearing a pointed hat.
Pelosi can be the scarecrow.
| 616 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:39:54pm |
re: #610 Soona’
She is probably making the Marine guards do all the plowing and planting.
Some of them might like that after standing at attention all day.
| 617 |
livefreeor die Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:40:02pm |
re: #604 Nevergiveup
Hillary Clinton Tries to Pay Down Debt By Raffling Off Day With Her Husband
The secretary of state’s long-shuttered presidential campaign is still trying to pay off a steep debt, and has launched a new fundraising pitch urging donors to give money and compete for the chance to win one of three “exclusive prizes.” One of those is a day with Bill Clinton.[Link: www.foxnews.com…]
Yup, that’s dignified?
Second prize, two days with Bill Clinton.
| 618 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:40:13pm |
re: #612 Steve
You can turn over a lot of dirt with some C4.
fire in the hole!….carrots
fire in the hole!…beets
| 619 |
SixDegrees Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:40:15pm |
re: #565 albusteve
not really…they had a ten second window of opportunity that they were not prepared for…
And what, exactly, was it they are supposed to have done? You’ve got the captain in the water, followed almost instantly by two of the pirates, who dragged him back to the lifeboat. What’s your plan? Start shooting at the tight cluster of men in the water, at midnight, from a few hundred yards off?
This isn’t a movie.
| 620 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:40:30pm |
re: #594 Gus 802
That probably includes garden equipment.
Although, have you seen the price of arugula lettuce seeds these days? ///
It was big, and looks like lots of top soil and fancy little signs for the school kids.
| 622 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:40:46pm |
| 623 |
CyanSnowHawk Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:40:53pm |
re: #595 albusteve
you are being dim witted…why do you keep persuing this line….I have never posted about appeasing the pirates until yesterday…my aggressive attitude toward them goes back to last summer….give it up
The problem is how you are acting now, not then. Appeasement is wrong today, just like it was before you decided it wasn’t. It appears that it is your wits that have begun to dim.
You are letting the looters take what is yours.
And on that note, I’m headed home from work. Bye all, have a good night.
| 625 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:41:09pm |
re: #608 reine.de.tout
OMG that’s funny!
She’s trying to give him away!
LOLOL!
It’s funny yet embarrassing in the extreme.
| 626 |
Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:41:36pm |
Oh noes! Pizza haz been eated!
/Why won’t he show us da crust?
| 627 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:41:37pm |
re: #605 razorbacker
I believe that the various factions are ‘Castle Doctrine’, ‘Stand Your Ground’, and ‘Duty to Retreat’.
I’d be interested to hear where in the U.S. each applies.
WA is a stand your ground state. Case law makes it practically a Castle Law state. The person defending has to articulate a reasonable fear of serious injury or death. That has been frequently interpreted as I was afraid he was in my house.
| 628 |
jaunte Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:41:44pm |
re: #604 Nevergiveup
Hillary Clinton Tries to Pay Down Debt By Raffling Off Day With Her Husband
The secretary of state’s long-shuttered presidential campaign is still trying to pay off a steep debt, and has launched a new fundraising pitch urging donors to give money and compete for the chance to win one of three “exclusive prizes.” One of those is a day with Bill Clinton.[Link: www.foxnews.com…]
Yup, that’s dignified?
Our Secretary of State. What a proud moment.
| 629 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:42:03pm |
re: #620 avanti
It was big, and looks like lots of top soil and fancy little signs for the school kids.
Ah. Actually, if you add a brochure since it does become a White House artifact if you will 200 bucks might be the low end. Meaning that they do tend to artifact White House activity and such.
| 630 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:42:19pm |
re: #613 itellu3times
At least ten seconds.
Either there could have been SEALS waiting to help, or with the captain out of the lifeboat, it could have been blasted. Probably what the captain expected. Sorry he was wrong.
This whole thing is so pathetic.
there were no Seals…Seals don’t ride around on destroyers….getting all that stuff takes time…if you fly them in the pirates are hip to it…non of it is as simple as repelling the pirates in the first place
| 632 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:43:08pm |
re: #604 Nevergiveup
Hillary Clinton Tries to Pay Down Debt By Raffling Off Day With Her Husband
The secretary of state’s long-shuttered presidential campaign is still trying to pay off a steep debt, and has launched a new fundraising pitch urging donors to give money and compete for the chance to win one of three “exclusive prizes.” One of those is a day with Bill Clinton.[Link: www.foxnews.com…]
Yup, that’s dignified?
Only women are allowed to participate. (that’s got to be part of the rules)
| 633 |
Lincolntf Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:43:10pm |
re: #628 jaunte
This time I’m the one laughing uncontrollably.
| 634 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:43:26pm |
re: #619 SixDegrees
And what, exactly, was it they are supposed to have done? You’ve got the captain in the water, followed almost instantly by two of the pirates, who dragged him back to the lifeboat. What’s your plan? Start shooting at the tight cluster of men in the water, at midnight, from a few hundred yards off?
This isn’t a movie.
If it was a movie, it would be one Seal with a knife.
| 635 |
SixDegrees Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:43:59pm |
re: #590 HoosierHoops
10 seconds Steve? 10 seconds? What if i had punched a pirate and knocked him into the water? Everybody dies in the boat including the Captain?
10 seconds? We got pros out there..When it comes time for action.I trust the Navy…
/How are you tonight Steve?
I would agree that the Navy is to be trusted. The Monday-morning quarterbacking and convoluted spinning being done simply to find a way to lay blame at the Administration’s feet in this incident is wearing more than a little thin. This is the same kind of shit that’s been spewed from places like DK and DU for years, that myself and so many here have railed against.
The Navy is on the scene. No one here is. Stop trying to second guess something you know absolutely nothing about and have no expertise in at all.
| 636 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:44:00pm |
| 637 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:44:02pm |
re: #630 albusteve
there were no Seals…Seals don’t ride around on destroyers….getting all that stuff takes time…if you fly them in the pirates are hip to it…non of it is as simple as repelling the pirates in the first place
You think the only way seals get to a combat zone is to fly in?
| 638 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:44:03pm |
re: #626 Killgore Trout
Oh noes! Pizza haz been eated!
/Why won’t he show us da crust?
Avanti took a bunch of flak yesterday, I think it was, over this pizza business.
| 639 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:44:07pm |
re: #618 albusteve
fire in the hole!….carrots
fire in the hole!…beets
Hope that everything they plant does not come up corn as in Second Hand Lions.
| 640 |
Opilio Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:44:18pm |
| 641 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:44:34pm |
re: #403 Lincolntf
I think the Captain did his part already. He made a run for it and got no back- up. I have no interest in him sacrificing himself on behalf of a muddled policy that he has no way of understanding and that will ultimately serve little purpose.
I want that brave man saved.
| 642 |
Truck Monkey Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:44:45pm |
re: #604 Nevergiveup
Hillary Clinton Tries to Pay Down Debt By Raffling Off Day With Her Husband
The secretary of state’s long-shuttered presidential campaign is still trying to pay off a steep debt, and has launched a new fundraising pitch urging donors to give money and compete for the chance to win one of three “exclusive prizes.” One of those is a day with Bill Clinton.[Link: www.foxnews.com…]
Yup, that’s dignified?
I would LOVE to spend a day with Bubba. I think that he is probably one of the more interesting personalities that we have ever had as President.
| 643 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:45:19pm |
re: #642 Truck Monkey
I would LOVE to spend a day with Bubba. I think that he is probably one of the more interesting personalities that we have ever had as President.
Maybe, but you wanta pay for it?
| 644 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:45:30pm |
re: #619 SixDegrees
And what, exactly, was it they are supposed to have done? You’ve got the captain in the water, followed almost instantly by two of the pirates, who dragged him back to the lifeboat. What’s your plan? Start shooting at the tight cluster of men in the water, at midnight, from a few hundred yards off?
This isn’t a movie.
I don’t have a plan…there was a few seconds when the destroyer could have fired on the lifeboat in a perfect scenario….I speculate, not judge…it didn’t happen….at the time there was no information that the destroyer was standing off a few hundred yards…I don’t criticize anyone for not shooting up the life boat
| 645 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:45:39pm |
re: #629 Gus 802
Ah. Actually, if you add a brochure since it does become a White House artifact if you will 200 bucks might be the low end. Meaning that they do tend to artifact White House activity and such.
Where is the bill?
| 646 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:45:58pm |
| 647 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:46:47pm |
re: #645 Steve
Where is the bill?
Maybe part of a White House general fund. I won’t venture a guess.
| 648 |
razorbacker Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:46:47pm |
re: #627 jcm
WA is a stand your ground state. Case law makes it practically a Castle Law state. The person defending has to articulate a reasonable fear of serious injury or death. That has been frequently interpreted as I was afraid he was in my house.
I’ve lived in states all over this country, and whenever possible I’ve lived in rural areas. I believe it to be smart to check with the local law enforcement authorities to guage their opinions on self-defense.
The general concensus has boiled down to, “I’ve never arrested anyone for shooting someone that fell dead lying on the threshold.”
Generally followed by, *whispered* “We don’t spend a whole lot of time looking at drag marks in the lawn, either.”
| 649 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:46:59pm |
re: #632 Soona’
Only women are allowed to participate. (that’s got to be part of the rules)
Ick! There isn’t enough disinfectant soap in the world to cleanse me if I had to get within an inch of that man. Ick!
| 650 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:47:07pm |
Madoff’s Mets opener seats at $1,925
So someone is paying $ 1,925 for 2 tickets who’s combined face value is $550? Madoff is still ripping people off I see?
| 652 |
Sharmuta Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:47:22pm |
0bama has to be laughing his ass off that his detractors are attacking a pizza instead of his policies. Socialism is slavery to the state, but let’s be sure to go after him for a pizza.
And we wonder why we can’t win elections these days.
| 653 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:47:41pm |
re: #637 Nevergiveup
You think the only way seals get to a combat zone is to fly in?
no…did I say that?
| 654 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:02pm |
re: #570 jcm
Some states have “duty to retreat” self defense laws, you literal can’t defend yourself until your back is against the wall.
By states do you mean here in the United States?
| 655 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:02pm |
re: #650 Nevergiveup
Madoff’s Mets opener seats at $1,925
[Link: sports.espn.go.com…]
So someone is paying $ 1,925 for 2 tickets who’s combined face value is $550? Madoff is still ripping people off I see?
OOps I mean 1050 face value
| 656 |
jaunte Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:06pm |
Pizza bill + garden bill + nirth cert. =
en.wikipedia.org
| 658 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:12pm |
re: #652 Sharmuta
0bama has to be laughing his ass off that his detractors are attacking a pizza instead of his policies. Socialism is slavery to the state, but let’s be sure to go after him for a pizza.
And we wonder why we can’t win elections these days.
Axelrod is loving every minute of it.
Call this reverse sock puppetry.
| 659 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:14pm |
| 660 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:20pm |
| 661 |
J.S. Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:27pm |
re: #584 livefreeor die
From what I’ve read Michelle’s garden is a 1,100 square foot plot…(fairly large). (I think it’s a great idea.)
| 662 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:30pm |
re: #638 reine.de.tout
Avanti took a bunch of flak yesterday, I think it was, over this pizza business.
Yea, should have waited for Charles to take the point on that one.:)
| 663 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:37pm |
| 664 |
HoosierHoops Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:39pm |
re: #606 albusteve
okay, and you?…but I doubt there were Marine snipers aboard the destroyer…at the time I hoped they were being watched every second with guns trained…it didn’t happen…the big boys are now showing up but what can they do?…any suggestions that saves the skip?
Hey Bro!
Really I have no answers..I worked for the Navy as a Civilian building Nuclear Subs for 20 years..I believe I know the Navy..They are professionals and I deeply respect their judgment.
| 665 |
USBeast Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:48:56pm |
I’ve got an idea! Put the ransom money in a bag and air drop it close to the boat, close enough to swim to but far enough that they have to. Let them know that they can swim to the money safely only after the captain is hauled up to a chopper in one piece. Retrieve captain. Sink boat. Don’t bother retrieving bag. It should be filled with shredded New York Times.
| 667 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:49:24pm |
re: #658 Gus 802
Axelrod is loving every minute of it.
Call this reverse sock puppetry.
Relax the Press conference denial of bowing is still getting more play
| 668 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:49:25pm |
| 669 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:49:42pm |
| 670 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:49:43pm |
re: #652 Sharmuta
0bama has to be laughing his ass off that his detractors are attacking a pizza instead of his policies. Socialism is slavery to the state, but let’s be sure to go after him for a pizza.
And we wonder why we can’t win elections these days.
Sometimes I believe everything he does is calculated to act as a distraction to the issues the Republicans should be concentrating on.
| 671 |
Jackba Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:49:51pm |
Maybe this is the team they are waiting on.
| 672 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:49:55pm |
re: #651 DEZes
Chuck don’t need no stinking pig sticker. ;)
Chuck Norris doesn’t sink pirate ships, he lifts the ocean up over them.
| 673 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:49:55pm |
re: #667 Nevergiveup
Relax the Press conference denial of bowing is still getting more play
I know. I saw that.
| 674 |
brookly red Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:49:57pm |
re: #652 Sharmuta
0bama has to be laughing his ass off that his detractors are attacking a pizza instead of his policies. Socialism is slavery to the state, but let’s be sure to go after him for a pizza.
And we wonder why we can’t win elections these days.
it will always come down to pizza…
| 675 |
USBeast Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:50:38pm |
re: #608 reine.de.tout
OMG that’s funny!
She’s trying to give him away!
LOLOL!
He gave himself away a long time ago. He’s still trying to live it down…and failing.
| 676 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:51:26pm |
re: #665 USBeast
I’ve got an idea! Put the ransom money in a bag and air drop it close to the boat, close enough to swim to but far enough that they have to. Let them know that they can swim to the money safely only after the captain is hauled up to a chopper in one piece. Retrieve captain. Sink boat. Don’t bother retrieving bag. It should be filled with shredded New York Times.
The last time they did an air drop of money to pirates, I believe their boat did capsize and they all drowned? No kidding. I mean none of these pirates belong to Mensa!
| 677 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:51:34pm |
re: #664 HoosierHoops
Hey Bro!
Really I have no answers..I worked for the Navy as a Civilian building Nuclear Subs for 20 years..I believe I know the Navy..They are professionals and I deeply respect their judgment.
of course…they are the best in the world….this situation escalated beyond control very fast….I just want that skipper back alive and I don’t give a shit what it cost….after that there is unfinished business
| 678 |
Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:51:38pm |
re: #638 reine.de.tout
Avanti took a bunch of flak yesterday, I think it was, over this pizza business.
I wasn’t following the story but I guess that means he gets gloating rights today.
| 679 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:51:46pm |
re: #672 DaddyG
Chuck Norris doesn’t sink pirate ships, he lifts the ocean up over them.
He can cause a tidal wave to engulf the ships with the clap of his hands. ;)
| 680 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:51:48pm |
re: #669 avanti
Long curly hair and a bandanna.
Long haired SEAL guy with a knife in his mouth and a bandana to the rescue!
In his mid 40s.
He loses his knife in the ensuing struggle but improvises a weapon with sea kelp.
///
| 682 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:52:37pm |
re: #648 razorbacker
I’ve lived in states all over this country, and whenever possible I’ve lived in rural areas. I believe it to be smart to check with the local law enforcement authorities to guage their opinions on self-defense.
The general concensus has boiled down to, “I’ve never arrested anyone for shooting someone that fell dead lying on the threshold.”
Generally followed by, *whispered* “We don’t spend a whole lot of time looking at drag marks in the lawn, either.”
LOL!
Mason Co. (WA) is looking at cutting back on deputies. It’s democrat State Rep. said residents understood that giving criminals a lead enema might be necessary.
| 683 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:52:55pm |
| 684 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:53:16pm |
re: #678 Killgore Trout
I wasn’t following the story but I guess that means he gets gloating rights today.
ah, no
| 685 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:53:58pm |
re: #674 brookly red
it will always come down to pizza…
Mmmmmmm. Piiiiiiiiiizzzzzzzzaaaaa.
/Homer off
| 686 |
nyc redneck Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:54:26pm |
re: #579 UberInfidel67
I said it above….he is preparing subpoenas for the pirates.
i bet not.
i’m sure he truly empathizes w/ these hard pressed somali moslems
who are only doing what any oppressed people would do to survive.
i wonder if he is even capable of calling them pirates.
or is the new p.c term “hungry seafaring opportunists”
btw, these pirates are part of the group of 3rd worlders who o said we must
answer to for eating all we want and keeping our thermostat up as high as
we want.
| 687 |
SixDegrees Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:54:33pm |
re: #481 USBeast
Divers with rebreathers (no bubbles) capsize boat, save captain. Assume pirates are excellent swimmers.
The lifeboat they’re in is 28 feet long, designed to withstand heavy swells and waves. I’m not seeing it capsizing easily.
| 688 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:54:56pm |
re: #654 LGoPs
By states do you mean here in the United States?
Yes, some it’s not many. Most states are at a minimum stand your ground.
| 689 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:55:57pm |
re: #687 SixDegrees
The lifeboat they’re in is 28 feet long, designed to withstand heavy swells and waves. I’m not seeing it capsizing easily.
Air drop the ransom in rolls of pennies. That could work.
| 690 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:56:16pm |
re: #686 nyc redneck
i bet not.
i’m sure he truly empathizes w/ these hard pressed somali moslems
who are only doing what any oppressed people would do to survive.
i wonder if he is even capable of calling them pirates.
or is the new p.c term “hungry seafaring opportunists”btw, these pirates are part of the group of 3rd worlders who o said we must
answer to for eating all we want and keeping our thermostat up as high as
we want.
That’s “Poor, hungry, seafaring opportunists” if you don’t mind.
| 691 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:56:31pm |
re: #662 avanti
Yea, should have waited for Charles to take the point on that one.:)
Prolly.
Doesn’t change my opinion, however, that the O is arrogant and out of touch with “the little people” (like, moi, for instance).
| 692 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:56:39pm |
re: #611 Charles
Before you keep repeating this bogus story, you might want to read this.
* * *
Thank you, Charles, for posting that again.
It is a fact White House top chef Cristeta Comerford was hoeing the garden like a field hand the first day out.
It’s possible the White House’s chef & kitchen staff took the weekend off, so the St. Louis pizza maker solved a staffing problem by offering to cook pizza for the President.
In which case I salute the patriotic pizza maker and stand corrected he didn’t diss the White House chef & kitchen.
| 693 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:57:12pm |
re: #685 Soona’
Mmmmmmm. Piiiiiiiiiizzzzzzzzaaaaa.
/Homer off
Melting mozzarella cheese on a bed of tomato sauce and soft dough dripping with olive oil topped with fresh chopped garlic and pepperoni slices.
| 694 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:58:01pm |
re: #678 Killgore Trout
I wasn’t following the story but I guess that means he gets gloating rights today.
If it were me, I’d be gloating.
So I’d give him a pass on a gloat or two.
| 695 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:58:16pm |
re: #693 Gus 802
Melting mozzarella cheese on a bed of tomato sauce and soft dough dripping with olive oil topped with fresh chopped garlic and pepperoni slices.
Great. How do I get bite marks off of my mousepad?
| 696 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:58:46pm |
Let’s see, Obama flew in a chef 830 miles just to make him a pizza. Will he also fly in a cosmetic surgeon 2000 miles to give Michele FAKE BOOBS. It seems anything is possible with this administration.
| 697 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:58:47pm |
re: #693 Gus 802
Melting mozzarella cheese on a bed of tomato sauce and soft dough dripping with olive oil topped with fresh chopped garlic and pepperoni slices.
Leave out the fresh garlic(no can digest) and it sound yummy.
| 698 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:59:31pm |
re: #695 DaddyG
Great. How do I get bite marks off of my mousepad?
Oops. I’m tempted to order a pizza now.
| 699 |
USBeast Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:59:41pm |
re: #687 SixDegrees
The lifeboat they’re in is 28 feet long, designed to withstand heavy swells and waves. I’m not seeing it capsizing easily.
We are talking about the United States Navy. I have more faith in them than I do in their CIC.
| 700 |
debutaunt Fri, Apr 10, 2009 4:59:51pm |
re: #649 Bobblehead
Ick! There isn’t enough disinfectant soap in the world to cleanse me if I had to get within an inch of that man. Ick!
There was a cartoon of the Pope furiously washing his hands after shaking hands with Bill Clinton.
| 701 |
Soona' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:00:00pm |
re: #693 Gus 802
Melting mozzarella cheese on a bed of tomato sauce and soft dough dripping with olive oil topped with fresh chopped garlic and pepperoni slices.
Man! I’m going to order some pizza. Have a good weekend all.
| 703 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:00:15pm |
re: #693 Gus 802
Melting mozzarella cheese on a bed of tomato sauce and soft dough dripping with olive oil topped with fresh chopped garlic and pepperoni slices.
Pizza Schmizza in the Portland/Vancouver area has Alligator Pizza. And it is very good.
| 704 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:00:34pm |
| 705 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:00:58pm |
Maybe Obama can fly a few pizzas over to the 4 starving Somali terrorists. I mean deep negotiations must be going on.
| 707 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:02:03pm |
re: #696 So?
Let’s see, Obama flew in a chef 830 miles just to make him a pizza. Will he also fly in a cosmetic surgeon 2000 miles to give Michele FAKE BOOBS. It seems anything is possible with this administration.
.. what’s that smell, Sharmuta?
| 708 |
USBeast Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:02:13pm |
re: #705 So?
Maybe Obama can fly a few pizzas over to the 4 starving Somali terrorists. I mean deep negotiations must be going on.
Heavy on the pork sausage.
| 709 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:02:14pm |
re: #688 jcm
Yes, some it’s not many. Most states are at a minimum stand your ground.
We had a local guy driving up the road, as he came up on an oncoming truck they clipped Mirrors, both drivers stopped.
But one ran to the other driver and dragged him half out of his vehicle, and started beating him with a tire tool.
He managed to pull a pistol and kill his attacker.
They tried to prosecute the man on the grounds that he could have fled, even though the assault left him partially paralyzed.
He was acquitted.
| 710 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:02:18pm |
re: #705 So?
Maybe Obama can fly a few pizzas over to the 4 starving Somali terrorists. I mean deep negotiations must be going on.
Send in some baby-back pork ribs and beer for the captain.
| 711 |
xtraBilly Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:02:24pm |
I hear they’re renaming the State Department so that Hillary will now have the title of Secretary of Scold.
| 712 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:02:39pm |
re: #703 Steve
Pizza Schmizza in the Portland/Vancouver area has Alligator Pizza. And it is very good.
We have some OK ones in Denver. Usually I get Pudge Brothers for take out. Now Brooklyn on the other hand. Boy, you can’t find many places that make Sicilian pizza.
| 713 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:02:44pm |
re: #670 Bobblehead
Sometimes I believe everything he does is calculated to act as a distraction to the issues the Republicans should be concentrating on.
I don’t know if he’s that savvy politically, but I’ll play along. The pizza guy is a leftie tree hugger that is doing pizza’s for George Clooney too.
He calls a local paper and gives them a story about flying out to the White House to make pizza’s and off go the right wing blogs. Wait and watch the pot boil, pay the avanti infiltrators to help stir the pot a bit too.
When the MSN calls for more info, give the full story and the right looks silly. Just a conspiracy theory, to show I can play.
| 714 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:02:51pm |
| 715 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:03:02pm |
re: #702 Sharmuta
That’s NOT what happened.
what do you mean?
I was using this
to make a point. Or two.
| 717 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:04:01pm |
What would you do for a Pizza
Brain Bleach alert. Just to warn you.
| 718 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:04:14pm |
| 719 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:04:57pm |
re: #709 DEZes
We had a local guy driving up the road, as he came up on an oncoming truck they clipped Mirrors, both drivers stopped.
But one ran to the other driver and dragged him half out of his vehicle, and started beating him with a tire tool.
He managed to pull a pistol and kill his attacker.
They tried to prosecute the man on the grounds that he could have fled, even though the assault left him partially paralyzed.
He was acquitted.
Cripes. Sounds like if he didn’t kill his assailant he would have been beaten to death. And the prosecution files charges.
| 720 |
razorbacker Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:05:19pm |
re: #657 Iron Fist
There was a case here a few years back (razorbacker for it wasn’t this year, it wasn’t last year, but I’m too lazy to look it up) where some freelance unauthorized entrepreneurs were loading a gentleman’s goods from his house into their pickup when he came home out of the woods. He’d been deer hunting on his own property, and not off at work as they had assumed.
He left one lying in the front yard, and made an off-hand shot of about two hundred yards into a bouncing target fleeing down the drive.
I’m not the sort to jump into violence right off the bat, but daylight home breakins in Madison county dropped off to nothing for a while.
| 721 |
jwb7605 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:05:21pm |
re: #713 avanti
I don’t know if he’s that savvy politically, but I’ll play along. The pizza guy is a leftie tree hugger that is doing pizza’s for George Clooney too.
He calls a local paper and gives them a story about flying out to the White House to make pizza’s and off go the right wing blogs. Wait and watch the pot boil, pay the avanti infiltrators to help stir the pot a bit too.
When the MSN calls for more info, give the full story and the right looks silly. Just a conspiracy theory, to show I can play.
If you get downdinged for that post, there truly are some unhinged people here.
When I read the part about the guy having paid carbon credits to the Colorado wind farm, that (your scenario) was the first thing that popped into my mind.
| 722 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:05:33pm |
| 723 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:05:39pm |
re: #712 Gus 802
We have some OK ones in Denver. Usually I get Pudge Brothers for take out. Now Brooklyn on the other hand. Boy, you can’t find many places that make Sicilian pizza.
My all time favorite pizza spot is Juliano’s Pizzeria
| 724 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:05:51pm |
re: #678 Killgore Trout
I wasn’t following the story but I guess that means he gets gloating rights today.
Just give me a pass on one of the many times I get it wrong and we’ll move on.
| 726 |
DEZes Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:06:19pm |
re: #719 Gus 802
Cripes. Sounds like if he didn’t kill his assailant he would have been beaten to death. And the prosecution files charges.
Yup, It was BS all the way.
| 727 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:06:30pm |
re: #696 So?
Let’s see, Obama flew in a chef 830 miles just to make him a pizza. Will he also fly in a cosmetic surgeon 2000 miles to give Michele FAKE BOOBS. It seems anything is possible with this administration.
The story that “Obama flew in the chef” is not accurate.
As to the rest - is it really necessary to just make things up? There are plenty of actual things happening that provide plenty of points for discussion.
And to the person the other day who thought I was HUMORLESS for failing to see the humor in made-up stuff - it has nothing to do with a lack of humor. I just don’t see the point in silly speculation.
| 729 |
Sharmuta Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:07:31pm |
re: #727 reine.de.tout
And to the person the other day who thought I was HUMORLESS for failing to see the humor in made-up stuff - it has nothing to do with a lack of humor. I just don’t see the point in silly speculation.
It’s a distraction and only serves 0bama in the end.
| 730 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:07:31pm |
re: #696 So?
Let’s see, Obama flew in a chef 830 miles just to make him a pizza. Will he also fly in a cosmetic surgeon 2000 miles to give Michele FAKE BOOBS. It seems anything is possible with this administration.
* * * *
We stand corrected— please note, the chef flew himself in on coach, with all his ingredients and equipment, says Charles’ links.
This was donated, PRIVATE pizza party, like the Nancy Reagan fancy china service democrats made a big stink about back in the Reagan White House.
| 731 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:08:17pm |
re: #723 Steve
My all time favorite pizza spot is Juliano’s Pizzeria
I once went to this one no name Italian restaurant that made great pies in Trenton, NJ. White pies too. Place was filled with a lot of Goodfellas too. When I left the funeral procession for Mayor Dinkens sped past.
| 732 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:08:26pm |
There is a dangerous lack of Chicago style pizza places in Atlanta. Nancy’s is good but expensive for a large family. We finally broke down and learned how to make it.
There is nothing like a three inch deep pie of buttery crust, spinach, sausage, pounds of mozzerella and home made tomato sauce on top. If you can’t make a meal out of a single slice then you aren’t doing it right.
| 733 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:08:34pm |
re: #725 Sharmuta
Don’t get me started! ;)
Have you forgotten that it’s Friday night, and you can buy some very good wines cheap these days?
| 734 |
callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:09:33pm |
| 737 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:09:59pm |
re: #713 avanti
I don’t know if he’s that savvy politically, but I’ll play along. The pizza guy is a leftie tree hugger that is doing pizza’s for George Clooney too.
He calls a local paper and gives them a story about flying out to the White House to make pizza’s and off go the right wing blogs. Wait and watch the pot boil, pay the avanti infiltrators to help stir the pot a bit too.
When the MSN calls for more info, give the full story and the right looks silly. Just a conspiracy theory, to show I can play.
Important lesson here. Hold fire until we see the whites of their eyes. Or in this case the whites of their melting mozarrella…….
Bottom line - hold fire until you know you’re going to hit the target. Otherwise it’s a bad waste of ammunition.
| 738 |
USBeast Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:10:08pm |
re: #732 DaddyG
There is a dangerous lack of Chicago style pizza places in Atlanta. Nancy’s is good but expensive for a large family. We finally broke down and learned how to make it.
There is nothing like a three inch deep pie of buttery crust, spinach, sausage, pounds of mozzerella and home made tomato sauce on top. If you can’t make a meal out of a single slice then you aren’t doing it right.
Come to Hot Springs. Rocky’s Corner across from Oaklawn Race Track.
| 739 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:10:22pm |
re: #737 LGoPs
Important lesson here. Hold fire until we see the whites of their eyes. Or in this case the whites of their melting mozarrella…….
Bottom line - hold fire until you know you’re going to hit the target. Otherwise it’s a bad waste of ammunition.
The ammunition being credibility…….
| 740 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:10:42pm |
re: #726 DEZes
Yup, It was BS all the way.
I’ve had my mirror clipped before. That’s the kind of thing you blow off or let the insurance company handle. Kind of makes you wonder though. If that happens in a bad location do you keep driving?
| 741 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:10:47pm |
| 742 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:10:48pm |
re: #728 Sharmuta
See #611.
Yeah So? I know about that story. I was just being facetious and you got into a tizzy. Did you read my link? Women are using fake boobs to get ahead in the corporate world.
| 743 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:11:28pm |
re: #709 DEZes
We had a local guy driving up the road, as he came up on an oncoming truck they clipped Mirrors, both drivers stopped.
But one ran to the other driver and dragged him half out of his vehicle, and started beating him with a tire tool.
He managed to pull a pistol and kill his attacker.
They tried to prosecute the man on the grounds that he could have fled, even though the assault left him partially paralyzed.
He was acquitted.
Last summer in downtown Seattle, crazy guy out of the blue starts attacking a guy walking along. The crazy guy beats the other the guy to the ground and starts kicking him. Guy on the ground decides enough of this, draws, shoots and kills his unarmed assailant. He wasn’t even charged.
In another case a guy hears noise at his back door, grabs a rifle and investigates. This scares off 3 guys, once the 3 guys are off the property one turns and reaches toward his waist band. Home owner fires, and kill the guy, who it turns out was unarmed. Investigation took a couple of months but no charges filed.
| 744 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:11:44pm |
| 745 |
avanti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:12:02pm |
re: #721 jwb7605
If you get downdinged for that post, there truly are some unhinged people here.
When I read the part about the guy having paid carbon credits to the Colorado wind farm, that (your scenario) was the first thing that popped into my mind.
We both just have evil minds, and may have a career in politics.
| 746 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:12:12pm |
Images of Frail Kim Jong Il Renew Talk of Succession
In a public appearance, the frailty of the 67-year-old dictator renewed talk about North Korea’s future, with no clear succession policy in place.
Yup, he has looked better?
| 747 |
USBeast Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:12:35pm |
re: #742 So?
Yeah So? I know about that story. I was just being facetious and you got into a tizzy. Did you read my link? Women are using fake boobs to get ahead in the corporate world.
This confuses me. Real boobs seem to be running the corporate world.
/
| 748 |
Sharmuta Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:12:43pm |
re: #742 So?
Maybe if men weren’t so preoccupied with boobs, women wouldn’t feel the need to do that.
| 749 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:12:55pm |
Oh, who gives a frog’s big green butt about 0’s pizza party! Right now this man is who we should be interested in.
| 750 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:13:03pm |
re: #748 Sharmuta
Maybe if men weren’t so preoccupied with boobs, women wouldn’t feel the need to do that.
SLAMBO!
| 751 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:13:05pm |
re: #743 jcm
Last summer in downtown Seattle, crazy guy out of the blue starts attacking a guy walking along. The crazy guy beats the other the guy to the ground and starts kicking him. Guy on the ground decides enough of this, draws, shoots and kills his unarmed assailant. He wasn’t even charged.
In another case a guy hears noise at his back door, grabs a rifle and investigates. This scares off 3 guys, once the 3 guys are off the property one turns and reaches toward his waist band. Home owner fires, and kill the guy, who it turns out was unarmed. Investigation took a couple of months but no charges filed.
There’s that famous case in the UK involving a farm and a couple of thugs? I forgot the name of the man that defended himself. He’s still in prison.
| 752 |
callahan23 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:13:18pm |
| 753 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:13:19pm |
Why is a Painting Like a Pizza? for literary lizards ~
(book on modern art by Dr. Nancy Heller of the Philadelphia University of the Arts)
She also wrote “Women Artists” and illustrated art history.
| 754 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:13:21pm |
re: #742 So?
Yeah So? I know about that story. I was just being facetious and you got into a tizzy. Did you read my link? Women are using fake boobs to get ahead in the corporate world.
… in the blogging world, too.
| 756 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:13:45pm |
re: #747 USBeast
This confuses me. Real boobs seem to be running
the corporate world.the white house.
/
There fixed that!
| 758 |
IslandLibertarian Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:14:30pm |
He didn’t bow
He didn’t order the pizza.
He’s not responsible for the tacky gifts.
He isn’t a Muslim.
He was born in Hawaii.
…….and all the rest………..
Yes, we shouldn’t pile on the BS accusations……but after 8 years of watching it happen REGULARLY to Bush, well, am I bad ‘cause I find a bit of glee in watching it happen to “0”(pronounced zero)?
| 759 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:14:37pm |
re: #746 Nevergiveup
Images of Frail Kim Jong Il Renew Talk of Succession
In a public appearance, the frailty of the 67-year-old dictator renewed talk about North Korea’s future, with no clear succession policy in place.[Link: www.foxnews.com…]
Yup, he has looked better?
* * * *
China should roll their tanks in and just take over Pyong Yang. Yes They Can.
| 760 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:14:43pm |
| 761 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:14:56pm |
re: #748 Sharmuta
Maybe if men weren’t so preoccupied with boobs, women wouldn’t feel the need to do that.
Men are just trying to stay a breast of the times…..
:)
| 762 |
Bobblehead Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:15:27pm |
| 763 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:15:30pm |
re: #759 alegrias
* * * *
China should roll their tanks in and just take over Pyong Yang. Yes They Can.
Probably not a bad idea considering the alternatives.
| 764 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:15:37pm |
re: #761 LGoPs
Men are just trying to stay a breast of the times…..
:)
Gotta have a leg up on something.
| 765 |
Irish Rose Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:16:05pm |
Nothing quite changes the tenor of a thread quicker than the word “boobs”.
| 766 |
Sharmuta Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:16:06pm |
re: #761 LGoPs
Men are just trying to stay a breast of the times…..
:)
Until both men and women value the intellect of a woman more than her more fleeting assets, things like boob jobs for promotions will continue.
| 767 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:16:11pm |
Poems by Jack Prelutsky
I’m making a pizza the size of the sun,
a pizza that’s sure to weigh more than a ton,
a pizza too massive to pick up and toss,
a pizza resplendent with oceans of sauce.
I’m topping my pizza with mountains of cheese,
with acres of peppers, pimentos, and peas,
with mushrooms, tomatoes, and sausage galore,
with every last olive they had at the store.
My pizza is sure to be one of a kind,
my pizza will leave other pizzas behind,
my pizza will be a delectable treat
that all who love pizza are welcome to eat.
The oven is hot, I believe it will take
a year and a half for my pizza to bake.
I hardly can wait till my pizza is done,
my wonderful pizza the size of the sun.
| 768 |
Nevergiveup Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:16:14pm |
| 769 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:16:22pm |
re: #751 Gus 802
There’s that famous case in the UK involving a farm and a couple of thugs? I forgot the name of the man that defended himself. He’s still in prison.
I remember that, truly disgusting.
There was a case in NYC in the last few years. Guy moves to NYC from down south somewhere. Brings his handguns with him, a few days after moving up burglar breaks into his apartment. He plugs the thug, and gets charged for a whole slew of weapons violations.
| 770 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:16:27pm |
re: #748 Sharmuta
Maybe if men weren’t so preoccupied with boobs, women wouldn’t feel the need to do that.
It’s not the men, it’s the women. They are the ones who want to up the ante on their fellow female colleagues. I never understood breast implants to begin with unless it was for medical reasons like cancer.
| 771 |
razorbacker Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:16:36pm |
re: #751 Gus 802
There’s that famous case in the UK involving a farm and a couple of thugs? I forgot the name of the man that defended himself. He’s still in prison.
My post starting this discussion came from the U.K.
And to think that the ‘a man’s home is his castle’ started in there.
I guess that the law does not always ‘evolve’ into a more advanced state.
| 773 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:17:13pm |
re: #766 Sharmuta
Until both men and women value the intellect of a woman more than her more fleeting assets, things like boob jobs for promotions will continue.
So which is it? Assets or Boobsets?
| 774 |
USBeast Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:17:40pm |
re: #756 Steve
There fixed that!
This confuses me. Real boobs seem to be running the corporate world.the white house.
This confuses me. Real boobs seem to be running the corporate world and the white house.
Well and truly fixed.
| 775 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:17:50pm |
re: #758 IslandLibertarian
He didn’t bow
He didn’t order the pizza.
He’s not responsible for the tacky gifts.
He isn’t a Muslim.
He was born in Hawaii.
…….and all the rest………..Yes, we shouldn’t pile on the BS accusations……but after 8 years of watching it happen REGULARLY to Bush, well, am I bad ‘cause I find a bit of glee in watching it happen to “0”(pronounced zero)?
But did Obama have pineapple on his pizza?
If he didn’t it lends credence to the Nirth Certifikat story!
////
| 776 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:17:52pm |
re: #766 Sharmuta
Until both men and women value the intellect of a woman more than her more fleeting assets, things like boob jobs for promotions will continue.
You’re right of course. I work in an industry with many women and their intellectual contributions are highly regarded……
Defense Industry.
| 777 |
Sharmuta Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:17:59pm |
re: #770 So?
It’s not the men, it’s the women. They are the ones who want to up the ante on their fellow female colleagues. I never understood breast implants to begin with unless it was for medical reasons like cancer.
Oh, bullshit! Women don’t care about the size of another woman’s chest in the business world. But if men want to promote women so they can get a better look at their tits, then it’s no wonder corporate America is screwed.
| 778 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:17:59pm |
re: #763 Nevergiveup
Probably not a bad idea considering the alternatives.
* * * *
Like China couldn’t use a few million hungry customers and outlet for their products RIGHT NEXT DOOR.
Chinese let a Gulag with millions stand right next to them. Sick MFs. Sometimes I’m ashamed we deal with them.
| 780 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:18:28pm |
re: #769 jcm
I remember that, truly disgusting.
There was a case in NYC in the last few years. Guy moves to NYC from down south somewhere. Brings his handguns with him, a few days after moving up burglar breaks into his apartment. He plugs the thug, and gets charged for a whole slew of weapons violations.
Crazy. That’s how things work out sometimes. The weapons violations charges was just an excuse for charging him I’m sure.
| 782 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:18:32pm |
re: #766 Sharmuta
Until both men and women value the intellect of a woman more than her more fleeting assets, things like boob jobs for promotions will continue.
Girls are getting boob jobs in high school so they can be more popular and shove their new rack in other girls’ faces. Explain that?
| 783 |
IslandLibertarian Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:19:04pm |
re: #748 Sharmuta
Maybe if men weren’t so preoccupied with boobs, women wouldn’t feel the need to do that.
I’m continuously telling my GF that she doesn’t need a “job”.
I think it’s a shame women are held hostage to style.
And I think men that want a woman with big tits really want their mommy.
| 784 |
itellu3times Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:19:42pm |
re: #630 albusteve
there were no Seals…Seals don’t ride around on destroyers….getting all that stuff takes time…if you fly them in the pirates are hip to it…non of it is as simple as repelling the pirates in the first place
Agreed. And then some.
But the pirates aren’t exactly news, and it’s been several days already, and I’m not saying it’s easy.
We’ll just have to see how it goes.
| 785 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:20:02pm |
re: #771 razorbacker
My post starting this discussion came from the U.K.
And to think that the ‘a man’s home is his castle’ started in there.
I guess that the law does not always ‘evolve’ into a more advanced state.
In that regard they expect you to call the police and wait for the police armed protection which in many if not most cases it’s too late. Especially in agricultural locations. They should just let that men in the UK free and be done with it.
| 786 |
Steve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:20:06pm |
re: #774 USBeast
This confuses me. Real boobs seem to be running the
corporate world.the white house.This confuses me. Real boobs seem to be running the corporate world and the white house.
Well and truly fixed.
LOL
| 787 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:20:07pm |
re: #782 So?
Girls are getting boob jobs in high school so they can be more popular and shove their new rack in other girls’ faces. Explain that?
bullshit…that’s just a detour
| 789 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:20:40pm |
re: #754 Irish Rose
… in the blogging world, too.
Boob jobs, bikini waxes, and hairless man chests. The Holy Trinity.
| 791 |
LGoPs Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:21:05pm |
re: #769 jcm
I remember that, truly disgusting.
There was a case in NYC in the last few years. Guy moves to NYC from down south somewhere. Brings his handguns with him, a few days after moving up burglar breaks into his apartment. He plugs the thug, and gets charged for a whole slew of weapons violations.
Disgusting yes but on balance I’d rather be dealing with firearms infractions than having the epitath on my tombstone read “he’s dead but he obeyed the law”
| 792 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:21:28pm |
re: #784 itellu3times
Agreed. And then some.
But the pirates aren’t exactly news, and it’s been several days already, and I’m not saying it’s easy.
We’ll just have to see how it goes.
it will go badly if the Navy gets into it…a rescue seems out of the question now imo
| 793 |
DaddyG Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:22:05pm |
re: #779 Sharmuta
How about her brainsets?
Honestly that is usually what I go for when hiring. That an professional positive attitude.
Too much of my time has been spent navigating other departments bimbos (and himbos) to want to hire one of my own.
| 794 |
IslandLibertarian Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:22:08pm |
re: #775 jcm
But did Obama have pineapple on his pizza?
If he didn’t it lends credence to the Nirth Certifikat story!
////
“0”(pronounced zero) eats Chicago pizza.
He is not a Hawaii local boy anymore.
| 795 |
Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:22:14pm |
re: #792 albusteve
it will go badly if the Navy gets into it…a rescue seems out of the question now imo
Chemical weapons? You ever wonder why they can’t use something like ether that puts everyone to sleep pronto?
| 796 |
Sharmuta Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:22:43pm |
re: #782 So?
I have better things to do with my time than discuss boobs with you.
| 797 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:23:07pm |
re: #795 Gus 802
Chemical weapons? You ever wonder why they can’t use something like ether that puts everyone to sleep pronto?
James Bond…pay the heathens
| 798 |
jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:23:18pm |
re: #794 IslandLibertarian
“0”(pronounced zero) eats Chicago pizza.
He is not a Hawaii local boy anymore.
The Troof is Out!
| 799 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:23:43pm |
re: #796 Sharmuta
I have better things to do with my time than discuss boobs with you.
hahaha!….shi at
| 801 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:26:26pm |
re: #777 Sharmuta
Oh, bullshit! Women don’t care about the size of another woman’s chest in the business world.
Are you kidding me. The competition is fierce. It has gone from who can wear the tightest jeans on the street to the sexiest asset at work. The men aren’t forcing them to do it. Nobody’s pointing a gun at their heads. I guess you’ve never seen women check out a beautiful woman walking down the street in such a manner as to give them the evil eye.
| 802 |
alegrias Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:26:40pm |
re: #790 Steve
How about offering boob jobs to the hijackers?
* * **
I heard today beautiful Somali women—you MUST have seen Imam, David Bowie’s wife—are leaving their Al Qaeda muslim boyfriends to date the coastal pirates with the cold hard cash.
| 803 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:27:20pm |
re: #796 Sharmuta
I have better things to do with my time than discuss boobs with you.
Go make some pizza.
| 804 |
Achilles Tang Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:30:42pm |
re: #2 brookly red
are the pirates dead yet?
The ones who tackled the French are, strange as it may seem.
Sad that a hostage died, although blowing any small boats with arms out of the water on sight would solve this problem overnight. People in the 1700’s knew what to do. We don’t.
| 805 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:31:13pm |
Sharmuta, you’re the one who made the big deal out of it all and insulted me with, what’s that smell? All I did was combine one article with another in a joking way. Man, the PCness in here is starting to smell. It’s Friday, relapse.
| 807 |
reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:40:23pm |
re: #783 IslandLibertarian
I’m continuously telling my GF that she doesn’t need a “job”.
I think it’s a shame women are held hostage to style.
And I think men that want a woman with big tits really want their mommy.
Oh, boy.
I’m going to partially disagree with Sharmuta here.
Women are indeed “undervalued” in the workplace, even by men who don’t realize they are doing it. Women just do not get listened to in the same way a man does. I don’t know if it’s misogyny, or just some sort of response we humans have to deeper voices vs. lighter, higher voices.
But I also think women dress mostly for other women, not for men.
Most of the men I know pay no attention whatsoever to the day-to-day dress of the women around them. Oh sure, they’ll stop and stare if a women is dressed provocatively, but then they go about their business. They don’t compare that woman to others in the workplace.
But other women pay very close attention, and do indeed compare one against another.
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windhorse Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:43:07pm |
did anyone ever hear how much money (beyond the $50,000) that the US has donated to Italy for aid money for the earthquake?
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Achilles Tang Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:44:54pm |
re: #807 reine.de.tout
Most of the men I know pay no attention whatsoever to the day-to-day dress of the women around them. Oh sure, they’ll stop and stare if a women is dressed provocatively, but then they go about their business. They don’t compare that woman to others in the workplace.
Is that what they have told you?
But other women pay very close attention, and do indeed compare one against another.
Perhaps because they are wondering who gets the most attention from the men?
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reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:48:00pm |
| 812 |
So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:48:51pm |
re: #807 reine.de.tout
But I also think women dress mostly for other women, not for men.
Most of the men I know pay no attention whatsoever to the day-to-day dress of the women around them. Oh sure, they’ll stop and stare if a women is dressed provocatively, but then they go about their business. They don’t compare that woman to others in the workplace.But other women pay very close attention, and do indeed compare one against another.
You hit the nail right on the head. I’ve discussed this topic with many women and they all said exactly what you wrote above.
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So? Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:50:30pm |
re: #808 windhorse
did anyone ever hear how much money (beyond the $50,000) that the US has donated to Italy for aid money for the earthquake?
they threw in an Xtra-large pepperoni pizza.
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reine.de.tout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:51:34pm |
re: #812 So?
But I also think women dress mostly for other women, not for men.
You hit the nail right on the head. I’ve discussed this topic with many women and they all said exactly what you wrote above.
I’ve discussed this topic with the Roi, often, and this is what he tells me.
Women dress for other women, not for men.
Most guys just don’t care.
Unless, I guess, they’re Hollywood types accustomed to grand clothes.
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razorbacker Fri, Apr 10, 2009 5:55:47pm |
re: #807 reine.de.tout
I wandered into the break room one morning to refill my caffine cup and overheard two of my female reps cutting up another female rep pretty good because she was wearing the same clothes that day as she had the day before. Seems that she’d had a ‘hot date’ the night before.
I was surprised. I never noticed what they wore, my job was to get them to do their jobs. I didn’t give a damn how they dressed, as long as they passed muster with prevailing community standards.
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windhorse Fri, Apr 10, 2009 6:00:32pm |
re: #813 So?
well…. I remember that Avanti told me that I had a case of Obama Derangement Syndrome if I thought that $50,000 was all that we would donate. (I was shocked that $50,000 was all we would send to our friends the Italians……) I am sure that he has tracked this closely… it would be nice to see what the total is up to now!
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Simply Me Fri, Apr 10, 2009 6:30:39pm |
re: #512 CyanSnowHawk
He is in this position because every time these pirates take a ship and some hostages, the shipping companies, through their insurers or directly, pay these criminals off. It has become another expense and they don’t seem to realize that it’s a losing game. It goes on and on until somebody, like Jefferson, stands up and says “no more.”
I’m wondering if the reason they don’t just send in the SEALS to sink the boats surreptitiously is that the insurers would cause a stink. Is that what is really holding this up?
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SixDegrees Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:25:00am |
re: #795 Gus 802
Chemical weapons? You ever wonder why they can’t use something like ether that puts everyone to sleep pronto?
The Russians tried that just a few years ago. Whatever they used wound up killing a whole bunch of the hostages, and they still had to go hand-to-hand with a few of the terrorists who were unaffected.
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SixDegrees Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:30:51am |
re: #818 Simply Me
I’m wondering if the reason they don’t just send in the SEALS to sink the boats surreptitiously is that the insurers would cause a stink. Is that what is really holding this up?
No.
We’re talking about a 28 foot lifeboat. Modern lifeboats are really damn hard to sink. I haven’t seen this one, but they typically have double hulls filled with closed-cell foam; they’ll happily keep floating even if filled to the brim with water.
Then there’s the issue of pushing the pirates into unpleasant behavior in retaliation. As long as the captain is not in imminent danger, there’s no reason to do anything other than simply wait things out.
The made-for-TV stuff can wait until the captain’s safety is compromised. Or until the captain is safely in Naval hands.
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