The Brick House was one of the toughest joints I ever played in … Guys would drink and fight one another like circle saws. Bottles would come flying over the bandstand like crazy and there was lots of plain common shooting and cutting. But somehow all that jive didn’t faze me at all. I was so happy to have some place to blow my horn.
— Louis Armstrong
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Abu Al-Poopypants Tue, May 19, 2009 11:23:40pm |
Satchmo had to put up with a mosh pit?
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Bob Dillon Tue, May 19, 2009 11:23:51pm |
Yeah - and as crazy and dysfunctional as this world is now - I'm happy to be in it to blow mine.
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Pawn of the Oppressor Tue, May 19, 2009 11:24:39pm |
re: #3 BigPapa
I want to be happy like Louie.
Weed. Lots and lots of weed.
/seriously, I think he smoked a lot
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Abu Al-Poopypants Tue, May 19, 2009 11:25:49pm |
re: #4 Pawn of the Oppressor
/seriously, I think he smoked a lot
He sounded as though he could have used a lozenge.
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Fenway_Nation Tue, May 19, 2009 11:26:28pm |
George Micheal must've been happy when the though he found someone somewhere to blow his horn.
Too bad it was a public bathroom.
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Pawn of the Oppressor Tue, May 19, 2009 11:26:29pm |
re: #1 Abu Al-Poopypants
Satchmo had to put up with a mosh pit?
I looked up "The Brick House" and it was (is?) in Gretna, LA - south side of the river, NOLA.
Was New Orleans ever not rough?
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Abu Al-Poopypants Tue, May 19, 2009 11:29:30pm |
♪♫The lady's stacked and that's a fact,
ain't holding nothing back. ♪♫
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Fenway_Nation Tue, May 19, 2009 11:38:39pm |
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IslandLibertarian Tue, May 19, 2009 11:41:19pm |
re: #15 Fenway_Nation
Jeagermeister.........desperate huh?
no turpentine? lighter fluid? paint you can sniff?
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Fenway_Nation Tue, May 19, 2009 11:42:23pm |
re: #16 IslandLibertarian
There's always pineapple juice and Kamchatcka.
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IslandLibertarian Tue, May 19, 2009 11:45:02pm |
You got vodka? geeesus.......ice it up and sip away.........Jeagermeister is for when there is nothing else.
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Killgore Trout Tue, May 19, 2009 11:45:54pm |
Fat lesbian neighbor doesn't know it was me. She took the wire frame from her usual gay marriage sings and made a sign that simply said "Thank You" and posted it on her lawn tonight.
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Killgore Trout Tue, May 19, 2009 11:46:38pm |
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freetoken Tue, May 19, 2009 11:47:20pm |
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srb1976 Tue, May 19, 2009 11:48:52pm |
So much for sleep....time for drugs and 2 am fruit loops (yum)
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calcajun Tue, May 19, 2009 11:49:24pm |
re: #20 Killgore Trout
Not me--I'm a happy drunk. 'Cept on Memorial Day--then I get misty.
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calcajun Tue, May 19, 2009 11:50:48pm |
re: #7 Pawn of the Oppressor
Nope. You had to be careful where ever you were.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Tue, May 19, 2009 11:51:35pm |
re: #19 Killgore Trout
That you did what you did shows that you are a good person. That you did it without making a point to let her know it was you, that makes you exceptional.
/but you still stink
;P
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Fenway_Nation Tue, May 19, 2009 11:52:12pm |
Well shit....now I'm sleepy without the benefit of vodka consumption
*sigh*
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Abu Al-Poopypants Tue, May 19, 2009 11:53:31pm |
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chicagodudewhotrades Tue, May 19, 2009 11:56:18pm |
Didn't a lot of those jazz guys like drinking scotch with milk in it? some weird drink like that?
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Killgore Trout Tue, May 19, 2009 11:56:48pm |
re: #25 Slumbering Behemoth
I spent this afternoon taking to some very interesting people. They're a gay charity that does work with gay friendly churches and organizations. They can get her a wheelchair ramp and even a hot tub in the backyard for bathing. They can also arrange for counseling, financial assistance and some healthcare stuff.
The most awkward thing was the uncomfortable emails between my ex-boss and I. We really don't like each other much but once I explained the situation to him he decided to help.
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srb1976 Tue, May 19, 2009 11:56:53pm |
It's probably a holdover from that fuzzy period right after high school, but 2am fruit loops are good for the soul sometmes
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Dancing along the light of day Tue, May 19, 2009 11:58:04pm |
Hello, late night peeps!
I kinda feel like a shower, after reading the previous thread.
I thought the fossil was cool.
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Dancing along the light of day Tue, May 19, 2009 11:59:01pm |
re: #19 Killgore Trout
You're probably safer that way.
From future requests......
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 12:00:00am |
Today in History, May 20th:
Highlights of this day in history: Charles Lindbergh begins his trans-Atlantic flight; Amelia Earhart starts her trek across the Atlantic; Freedom Riders attacked in the South; Explorer Christopher Columbus, comedienne Gilda Radner die.
Other notable May 20th events include:
325 – The First Council of Nicaea – the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held.
1498 – Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrives at Kozhikode (previously known as Calicut), India.
1570 – Cartographer Abraham Ortelius issues the first modern atlas.
1609 – Shakespeare's Sonnets are first published in London, perhaps illicitly, by the publisher Thomas Thorpe.
1813 – Napoleon Bonaparte leads his French troops into the Battle of Bautzen in Saxony, Germany, against the combined armies of Russia and Prussia. The battle ends the next day with a French victory.
1862 – U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signs the Homestead Act into law.
1891 – History of cinema: The first public display of Thomas Edison's prototype kinetoscope.
1902 – Cuba gains independence from the United States. Tomás Estrada Palma becomes the first President of Cuba.
1916 – The Saturday Evening Post publishes its first cover with a Norman Rockwell painting ("Boy with Baby Carriage").
1940 – Holocaust: The first prisoners arrive at a new concentration camp at Auschwitz.
1989 – The Chinese authorities declare martial law in the face of pro-democracy demonstrations, setting the scene for the Tiananmen Square massacre.
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Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 12:00:37am |
re: #32 Floral Giraffe
Yes, I'm very happy to stay completely anonymous in this situation.
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MrPaulRevere Wed, May 20, 2009 12:03:40am |
Well I just learned as someone who pays his credit card bills on time and gets 1-2% cash back on my purchases I'm about to take it in the neck. This demented administration seems intent on punishing people who do the right thing. I miss Bill Clinton. There, I said it.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, May 20, 2009 12:03:59am |
re: #29 Killgore Trout
Wow. Contacting an ex-employer that dislikes you to help a neighbor that I assume barely knows you?
Keep this up and you are going to ruin all your "evil atheist ogre, commie liberal loon" cred.
/i'm teasing a bit here, if you can't tell
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, May 20, 2009 12:05:50am |
re: #37 MrPaulRevere
I miss Bill Clinton. There, I said it.
Upding 'cuz I'm starting to feel the same way. Never thought it possible.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:06:35am |
Oh no....something woke the baby....back in few
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Afrocity Wed, May 20, 2009 12:07:05am |
re: #41 Slumbering Behemoth
Upding 'cuz I'm starting to feel the same way. Never thought it possible.
Heh, the ex always looks better after you wake up with crabs from the few whores you slept with./
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chicagodudewhotrades Wed, May 20, 2009 12:07:12am |
AC, i heard from a out of town friend who will be here for lunch on thursday that you are invited too? Cool!. The place is within walking distance of me so i'll be there
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Afrocity Wed, May 20, 2009 12:09:59am |
re: #44 chicagodudewhotrades
AC, i heard from a out of town friend who will be here for lunch on thursday that you are invited too? Cool!. The place is within walking distance of me so i'll be there
No, I was about to ask you about that. My colleague got sick today and she was supposed to take a meeting with a curator but now, I have to do it. I have a meeting at 10. That is Thursday right? What time is the lunch because I dont think I can make it to the Northside by 12.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:10:40am |
poor kid....woke up with a full diaper....no wonder
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, May 20, 2009 12:11:04am |
re: #43 Afrocity
Ha! Jokes on you. I swore off whores because of my ex.
/
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Afrocity Wed, May 20, 2009 12:12:41am |
re: #47 Slumbering Behemoth
Ha! Jokes on you. I swore off whores because of my ex.
/
but I bet it still burns when you pee and think about her/
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chicagodudewhotrades Wed, May 20, 2009 12:12:43am |
re: #45 Afrocity
it is around 130 pm.
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MrPaulRevere Wed, May 20, 2009 12:13:15am |
re: #41 Slumbering Behemoth
I try to be open minded and fair etc... But it seems to me that this administration rewards irresponsibility and punishes those who do the right thing. I get $300 a year cash back from my card, admittedly not a large sum. But it still matters to me.
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Afrocity Wed, May 20, 2009 12:13:32am |
re: #47 Slumbering Behemoth
Thanks slumbering you got my Karma up to 3,300
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wiffersnapper Wed, May 20, 2009 12:14:54am |
I've seen skies of blue, fields of white.
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Afrocity Wed, May 20, 2009 12:14:54am |
re: #49 chicagodudewhotrades
it is around 130 pm.
okay...I am gonna try to make it. Does the red line run there?
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chicagodudewhotrades Wed, May 20, 2009 12:16:31am |
re: #53 Afrocity
yeah, get off at argyle. if this is the place i'm thinking of, it will be on the west side of Broadway
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SixDegrees Wed, May 20, 2009 12:16:39am |
re: #37 MrPaulRevere
Well I just learned as someone who pays his credit card bills on time and gets 1-2% cash back on my purchases I'm about to take it in the neck. This demented administration seems intent on punishing people who do the right thing. I miss Bill Clinton. There, I said it.
Details?
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:16:49am |
re: #2 Bobibutu
Yeah - and as crazy and dysfunctional as this world is now - I'm happy to be in it to blow mine.
damn: you're flexible.....
/white smoke
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, May 20, 2009 12:18:14am |
re: #48 Afrocity
You may find this hard to believe, but I have never had an STD. I sometimes find it hard to believe myself. Not 'cuz I'm a playa (I never have been), but 'cuz I have made some poor choices in girlfriends.
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Afrocity Wed, May 20, 2009 12:18:55am |
re: #54 chicagodudewhotrades
yeah, get off at argyle. if this is the place i'm thinking of, it will be on the west side of Broadway
EWW Argyle? Okay i will break my rule of not going North of Addison.
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:19:43am |
re: #23 calcajun
Not me--I'm a happy drunk. 'Cept on Memorial Day--then I get misty.
and 11NOV, right?
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MrPaulRevere Wed, May 20, 2009 12:20:20am |
re: #55 SixDegrees
Credit card reform becomes opportunity to hammer good customers: [Link: www.latimes.com...]
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chicagodudewhotrades Wed, May 20, 2009 12:21:03am |
re: #59 Afrocity
lol. kinda like my rule of not going south past jackson
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 12:22:11am |
re: #33 gmsc
gmsc, I believe that these lists come right off the top of your head without reference materials. Furthermore I believe you are reference material. :)
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chicagodudewhotrades Wed, May 20, 2009 12:22:28am |
re: #62 Afrocity
[Link: www.transitchicago.com...]
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Afrocity Wed, May 20, 2009 12:23:18am |
re: #63 chicagodudewhotrades
Lol. That used to be my rule too. I was a Lincoln Park gal. Then I moved to NYC for 10 years and now in the South Loop. Never thought I would have a number street associated with my address until now.
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chicagodudewhotrades Wed, May 20, 2009 12:24:33am |
re: #66 Afrocity
yeah, life long north sider. only time i go south of loop is on the orange line to midway
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Afrocity Wed, May 20, 2009 12:25:51am |
re: #65 chicagodudewhotrades
Dude, I am not that inept. I just thought it was closer to Rush street.
I hope the food is good and it is clean...sorry, had some bad experiences at restaurants on Wilson and Throndale streets so I get leery of upper northside.
Rogers Park is ok.
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 12:26:51am |
Downstairs, the action keeps rolling on... Certainly Charles stepped on toes by criticizing Limbaugh.
Enjoy the flow...
Meanwhile, I'm still working on the Zen ---> lesbianism connection. Hard to wrap my mind around it.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:27:48am |
Ok...apologize for the play-by-play, but I was a little suprised when Her Royal Stoutness woke up.... for the most part we're long past that stage
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 12:28:02am |
re: #64 BatGuano
gmsc, I believe that these lists come right off the top of your head without reference materials. Furthermore I believe you are reference material. :)
Yep! And I make the videos 15 minutes before hand, and add the Associated Press logo just to throw people off.
;)
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chicagodudewhotrades Wed, May 20, 2009 12:29:12am |
re: #68 Afrocity
There is a Gamestop store on broadway close to the restaurant. If this is the restaurant I have walked by on the way to the store, it should be a good choice. I should have suggested 'flat top grill' to our friend. All you can eat with a huge amount of choice
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SixDegrees Wed, May 20, 2009 12:29:17am |
re: #61 MrPaulRevere
Credit card reform becomes opportunity to hammer good customers: [Link: www.latimes.com...]
Yeah, exactly what I predicted a few weeks ago. Congress is giving the banks until next year to get in compliance with their "reform" package, and in response the banks will use that time to completely rejigger their credit card agreements to screw their customers out of as much money as possible and get the contract changes grandfathered in before the new regulations kick in. And of course, customer like you and me - the ones who never carry a balance, and pay their card off on time or early - are the ones most likely to be screwed. We're not the ones the banks are making money off of.
One upside: since I carry a zero balance from month to month, switching companies is trivially easy. It's still easy to find other banks who will take a balance transfer and issue a "teaser" rate of a couple percent for a year or so on the transfer amount, so what I might do is make a large purchase on the card that's pissing me off, then immediately yank the balance away from them, then pay the balance off long before the teaser expires, depriving all the banks involved of profit.
Or, I could go back to using cash or checks. Just not very convenient.
Keep a close eye on the mail these bastards send you. They will be doing everything they can to jack their rates and terms around on you in the coming months. Especially since we will be seeing a wave of credit card defaults start to wash over the economy over the next six months or so.
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chicagodudewhotrades Wed, May 20, 2009 12:32:57am |
re: #75 Afrocity
I haven't been there yet. but since i'm a carnivore i need to check that place out
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MrPaulRevere Wed, May 20, 2009 12:34:42am |
re: #74 SixDegrees
Sage advice, thank you. I do have to say I resent being required to play all of these games however.
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Afrocity Wed, May 20, 2009 12:35:00am |
Ok lets see if I can fall to sleep. I have a nice lake view a cute cuddly cat at my side. sleep would be good.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 12:35:59am |
re: #77 gmsc
Cool! By the way, are you in the market for a bridge?
;)
Naw. I've bought several already. Just waiting for that toll money to start rolling in.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 12:37:41am |
re: #82 BatGuano
Naw. I've bought several already. Just waiting for that toll money to start rolling in.
But this one has a great story to go with it . . .
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:38:38am |
re: #76 Iron Fist
I think I can go back to sleep now. It's been a damn depressing day, hasn't it Guys and Dolls? I may be back if I can't get to sleep...
have another drink first......
/and some fruit cup!
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 12:40:29am |
The previous thread is still going strong. I would like to contribute but I'm a'scurred. It gets nasty over there.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:42:33am |
Ok...drugs seem to be working, baby girl cleaned up and back asleep, maybe I can get to sleep this time
/sleeping half the day makes it tough to sleep @ night, there's gotta be a better way to come off of night shift.
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freedomplow Wed, May 20, 2009 12:43:32am |
re: #69 freetoken
Downstairs, the action keeps rolling on... Certainly Charles stepped on toes by criticizing Limbaugh.
Enjoy the flow...
Meanwhile, I'm still working on the Zen ---> lesbianism connection. Hard to wrap my mind around it.
You cant get your head around it.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 12:43:36am |
re: #83 gmsc
Remember the "Bowery Boys", Huntz Hall and Leo Gorcey?
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freedomplow Wed, May 20, 2009 12:44:45am |
re: #76 Iron Fist
I think I can go back to sleep now. It's been a damn depressing day, hasn't it Guys and Dolls? I may be back if I can't get to sleep...
You giving up?
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 12:46:47am |
re: #88 BatGuano
Remember the "Bowery Boys", Huntz Hall and Leo Gorcey?
I tried to watch a few of those, but I could never get into it.
It's been a while. Maybe it's time to give them another look. I'd probably get more of the humor now.
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Syrah Wed, May 20, 2009 12:46:56am |
re: #90 pimp_conservative
It is rather sad what these forums have become.
You don't have to be a part of them.
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Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 12:47:30am |
re: #85 BatGuano
It seems very odd to me. I find this as no surprise. Go figure.
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:47:43am |
re: #85 BatGuano
The previous thread is still going strong. I would like to contribute but I'm a'scurred. It gets nasty over there.
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:49:25am |
re: #90 pimp_conservative
It is rather sad what these forums have become.
don't let the door hit you where your head apparently is.....
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Gus Wed, May 20, 2009 12:50:54am |
re: #95 redc1c4
don't let the door hit you where your head apparently is.....
The loser moved up to this thread? Damn. What a freak.
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freedomplow Wed, May 20, 2009 12:51:19am |
Once in a while I like to tell people that I have the hottest neighbor ever.
Do you know how cool that is?
Not just a little hot.
Super hot.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 12:51:36am |
re: #91 gmsc
I tried to watch a few of those, but I could never get into it.
It's been a while. Maybe it's time to give them another look. I'd probably get more of the humor now.
Try the Bogart movie, "Dead End" first. They were in it and they were called The Dead End Kids. Later, they were the Bowery Boys.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 12:53:35am |
re: #94 redc1c4
Thanks, Red. I haven't heard that in about 35 years.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 12:54:12am |
re: #96 Gus 802
The loser moved up to this thread? Damn. What a freak.
He's going to be really confused at about 5 AM Eastern/2 AM Pacific.
Heh, heh.
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 12:55:08am |
re: #99 BatGuano
Thanks, Red. I haven't heard that in about 35 years.
%-)
it's hell getting old. %-)
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Opilio Wed, May 20, 2009 12:56:15am |
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Gus Wed, May 20, 2009 12:56:16am |
re: #100 gmsc
He's going to be really confused at about 5 AM Eastern/2 AM Pacific.
Heh, heh.
He'll probably check from his cubicle location since he's 33 years old -- or something. He initially came on with a meltdown post comparing Charles to Andrew Sullivan which is what the stalker freaks do. Then he stuck around which seems to be for an hour now.
| 104 |
BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 12:56:54am |
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:00:06am |
re: #103 Gus 802
He'll probably check from his cubicle location since he's 33 years old -- or something. He initially came on with a meltdown post comparing Charles to Andrew Sullivan which is what the stalker freaks do. Then he stuck around which seems to be for an hour now.
the pipe wrench will be entertaining.....
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:01:19am |
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Opilio Wed, May 20, 2009 1:01:35am |
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Gus Wed, May 20, 2009 1:02:24am |
re: #109 redc1c4
the pipe wrench will be entertaining.....
The crack pipe wrench. He's still logged in.
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Opilio Wed, May 20, 2009 1:04:20am |
re: #110 BatGuano
My T.I 1750 calculator only goes to 6 digits , smart ass!
My avatar goes to 11.* (actually it only matches pi to 7 decimal places, but that's not bad for such a simple fraction.)
* Spinal Tap reference
| 114 |
Abu Kuffar Wed, May 20, 2009 1:05:47am |
re: #90 pimp_conservative
You don't have to post here, if you don't like it.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:08:11am |
re: #113 Opilio
My avatar goes to 11.* (actually it only matches pi to 7 decimal places, but that's not bad for such a simple fraction.)
* Spinal Tap reference
It goes to 11? Spinal Tap? Is that the mockumentary that I have on both VHS as well as DVD? :) I love a Spinal Tap reference!
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:09:31am |
re: #113 Opilio
My avatar goes to 11.* (actually it only matches pi to 7 decimal places, but that's not bad for such a simple fraction.)
* Spinal Tap reference
Tried to upding you twice. Doesn't work.
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Opilio Wed, May 20, 2009 1:12:50am |
re: #115 BatGuano
Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!
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ShanghaiEd Wed, May 20, 2009 1:13:22am |
re: #90 pimp_conservative
It is rather sad you refuse to answer my #621 in the previous thread.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:14:33am |
re: #117 Abu Kuffar
Did you try to refresh the page?
I just did but it is still grayed out. It probably wouldn't be fair anyway.
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Opilio Wed, May 20, 2009 1:15:16am |
re: #116 BatGuano
Tried to upding you twice. Doesn't work.
Charles doesn't want anyone abusing their dinger around here. ;)
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:16:09am |
re: #118 Opilio
Gentlemen! You can't fight in here, this is the War Room!
Hmmm. Where have I heard that before? lol.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:19:58am |
re: #121 Opilio
Charles doesn't want anyone abusing their dinger around here. ;)
How about this Dinghy?
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MrPaulRevere Wed, May 20, 2009 1:20:17am |
Posted in memory of Petty Officer 2nd Class Danny Dietz. Men like this should never be forgotten: [Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:21:19am |
re: #121 Opilio
Charles doesn't want anyone abusing their dinger around here. ;)
my dingerling, my dingerling......
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:25:01am |
re: #128 wiffersnapper
That's not Louis Armstrong!
yeah, but that's future parliment out there singin!
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:25:39am |
re: #124 MrPaulRevere
Posted in memory of Petty Officer 2nd Class Danny Dietz. Men like this should never be forgotten: [Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
To Absent Comrades.
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:26:06am |
re: #131 taxfreekiller
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
ceder fevergot it at a buds place
all's he has is dam ceder treesGrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
you were smoking buds?
| 134 |
Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 1:28:22am |
Morning/Afternoon/Evening Night Lizards.
I just finished reading the Rush tread. That was fun. Haven't seen that many meltdowns in a while. I think one more to come when Charles wakes up. :)
| 136 |
BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:29:55am |
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 1:30:27am |
re: #134 Erik The Red
Morning/Afternoon/Evening Night Lizards.
I just finished reading the Rush tread. That was fun. Haven't seen that many meltdowns in a while. I think one more to come when Charles wakes up. :)
Really? I just came in to this thread, and hadn't taken a look at it.
I guess I'll have to take a peek.
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 1:30:36am |
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 1:31:31am |
re: #136 BatGuano
He's still touring!
[Link: chuckberry.com...]
. . . and if you ask most high school kids who Chuck Berry is, you'll get the reply, "Didn't he host the Gong Show?"
;)
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:32:21am |
re: #139 Erik The Red
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! Back at you.
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrG!
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:33:07am |
re: #141 gmsc
. . . and if you ask most high school kids who Chuck Berry is, you'll get the reply, "Didn't he host the Gong Show?"
;)
like anyone in high school today knows what the "Gong Show" was......
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:33:29am |
re: #129 gmsc
I was sixteen when this was popular and I thought he was old then. He was 45: 9 years younger than I am now. Geeez.
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:33:45am |
re: #143 taxfreekiller
ms tfk is getting the astilin and up the nose with it
then the tiellienol, then the bed once more
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
too kinky for me.....
/don't ask, don't tell.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 1:34:12am |
re: #144 redc1c4
like anyone in high school today knows what the "Gong Show" was......
Around here, you occasionally still see the Gong Show.
I just saw the "Popsicle Twins" the other night.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:35:07am |
re: #141 gmsc
. . . and if you ask most high school kids who Chuck Berry is, you'll get the reply, "Didn't he host the Gong Show?"
;)
Chuck Barris wrote Palisades Park. But you knew that. :)
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 1:40:57am |
Obama, Frank and Polosi are flying on the
Presidential jet to a gathering in California when Frank turns to Obama
and says, chuckling,
'You know, I could throw a $1000 note out the window right now and make
someone very happy .'
Obama shrugs and replies, 'Well, I could throw ten $100 notes out the
window and make ten people happy.'
Not to be outdone, Polosi says, 'Well I could throw a hundred $10 notes
out the window and make a hundred people happy.'
The pilot rolls his eyes and says to his co-pilot, 'Such arrogant jerks
back there. Heck, I could throw all three of them out the window and
make 350 million people happy.'
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SixDegrees Wed, May 20, 2009 1:41:15am |
re: #90 pimp_conservative
It is rather sad what these forums have become.
Yeah. Rationality really sucks, don't it?
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:42:38am |
I've suddenly come over all peckish. I need fruit cup.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 1:43:33am |
re: #151 BatGuano
I've suddenly come over all peckish. I need fruit cup.
Wait 15 minutes or so, and think happy thoughts.
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:43:55am |
post 709 on the last thread..... another one rises from the slime.
/throwing more coals under the grille....
Gamey Buttocks and fruitcup for all!
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redc1c4 Wed, May 20, 2009 1:44:22am |
re: #151 BatGuano
I've suddenly come over all peckish. I need fruit cup.
there's some in the frig.... help yerself.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 1:47:48am |
re: #154 redc1c4
there's some in the frig.... help yerself.
Yeaeeah, after you put you fingers in it.
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 1:50:32am |
The floor downstairs has become a gooey, sticky mess from all the meltdowns.
Hopefully LoL can make it soon...
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 1:52:01am |
re: #156 freetoken
The floor downstairs has become a gooey, sticky mess from all the meltdowns.
If Shel Silverstein were alive, he would snap that up in a second as inspiration for a poem.
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littleoldlady Wed, May 20, 2009 1:55:08am |
Make what?
/there's gum on the bottom of my sneakers!
//ACK!
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 1:56:03am |
re: #158 littleoldlady
Make what?
/there's gum on the bottom of my sneakers!
//ACK!
Of course! Your bubblegum would lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight.
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littleoldlady Wed, May 20, 2009 1:57:28am |
CHEWING gum.
/not bad for a young 'un, though ;-)
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Mardukhai Wed, May 20, 2009 1:58:43am |
That missing link sure looks a lot like a velociraptor -- with long arms!
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 1:59:49am |
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littleoldlady Wed, May 20, 2009 2:00:17am |
Good morning, afternoon, evening *everyone*!™
Fruitcup is on the buffet ------------------>
Help yourselves!
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Mardukhai Wed, May 20, 2009 2:00:26am |
re: #159 gmsc
It doesn't -- it's got rings on its fingers and bells on its toes and a bone in its nose, ho-ho! (That one sure dates me!)
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 2:00:42am |
re: #163 littleoldlady
Good morning, afternoon, evening *everyone*!™
Fruitcup is on the buffet ------------------>
Help yourselves!
{lol} Thanks and Good Morning :)
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littleoldlady Wed, May 20, 2009 2:00:53am |
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:01:17am |
re: #163 littleoldlady
Good morning, afternoon, evening *everyone*!™
Fruitcup is on the buffet ------------------>
Help yourselves!
Yummy! Thank you!
Does fruitcup lose its flavor on the bedpost overnight?
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 2:02:51am |
re: #163 littleoldlady
Good morning, afternoon, evening *everyone*!™
Fruitcup is on the buffet ------------------>
Help yourselves!
Thank you littleoldlady!
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 2:03:12am |
re: #164 Mardukhai
It doesn't -- it's got rings on its fingers and bells on its toes and a bone in its nose, ho-ho! (That one sure dates me!)
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 2:04:16am |
re: #163 littleoldlady
Fruitcup is on the buffet ------------------>
Help yourselves!
I knew we were going to get r..........
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 2:07:05am |
re: #96 Gus 802
The loser moved up to this thread? Damn. What a freak.
I actually hit the Report button once he moved over here. I don't usually do that for questionable cases, except that this little turd has nothing to say except how bad this place is and how sad we all are, and won't shut up.
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 2:09:04am |
So.... I have lots of bleak-news links to put in the spin-offs... trying to decide which ones to post.
Anyone have a preference on how they would like the world to end?
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 2:09:26am |
And then along came LoL,
Little Old LoL,
Fruit-cuppin' LoL,
Ding-Uppin' Lol...
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 2:09:53am |
re: #177 freetoken
So.... I have lots of bleak-news links to put in the spin-offs... trying to decide which ones to post.
Anyone have a preference on how they would like the world to end?
Some say by fire, others ice.
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littleoldlady Wed, May 20, 2009 2:09:53am |
re: #177 freetoken
Can I sit in the non-crash-and-burn section?
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 2:10:19am |
re: #177 freetoken
So.... I have lots of bleak-news links to put in the spin-offs... trying to decide which ones to post.
Anyone have a preference on how they would like the world to end?
Let's just say that I wouldn't be able to hear it.
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Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 2:10:24am |
re: #177 freetoken
So.... I have lots of bleak-news links to put in the spin-offs... trying to decide which ones to post.
Anyone have a preference on how they would like the world to end?
I got two bucks on mahmood.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:10:34am |
re: #171 BatGuano
[Video]
That part about "...a scimitar by his side..." reminds me of an old puzzle.
For a sword to fit in a corresponding scabbard snugly, both must have a uniform cross section.
There are only 3 general types of shapes in which you can make a sword so that it will fit tightly into its scabbard.
The first is the standard straight sword.
The second is the curved blade, like that of the scimitar.
What it the 3rd type of shape?
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:10:52am |
re: #177 freetoken
So.... I have lots of bleak-news links to put in the spin-offs... trying to decide which ones to post.
Anyone have a preference on how they would like the world to end?
Without GPS being enabled?
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 2:11:26am |
re: #180 littleoldlady
Can I sit in the non-crash-and-burn section?
Sure. Just step into the WayBack machine, and...
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 2:12:47am |
re: #183 gmsc
That part about "...a scimitar by his side..." reminds me of an old puzzle.
For a sword to fit in a corresponding scabbard snugly, both must have a uniform cross section.
There are only 3 general types of shapes in which you can make a sword so that it will fit tightly into its scabbard.
The first is the standard straight sword.
The second is the curved blade, like that of the scimitar.
What it the 3rd type of shape?
OOH! The Null Set!
I went to public school--I know all about this!
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 2:14:41am |
re: #183 gmsc
I give up. I am unable to hold a three dimensional object in my head.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:15:01am |
re: #187 haakondahl
OOH! The Null Set!
I went to public school--I know all about this!
No, this the swords dilemma, not Sard's lemma.
;)
There is another real shape for a sword that will meet the conditions.
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 2:15:22am |
re: #184 gmsc
Well... since you mentioned "GPS", I posted the one from the DailyMail on the new "cold war". It has a neat map that shows the different claims on Arctic territory.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:16:26am |
re: #188 BatGuano
I give up. I am unable to hold a three dimensional object in my head.
You wouldn't believe how close you are to the answer.
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 2:18:35am |
Sniff, sniff... I smell fruit cup. Tonight I've brought along a little somthing to set the table.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:20:51am |
re: #183 gmsc
That part about "...a scimitar by his side..." reminds me of an old puzzle.
For a sword to fit in a corresponding scabbard snugly, both must have a uniform cross section.
There are only 3 general types of shapes in which you can make a sword so that it will fit tightly into its scabbard.
The first is the standard straight sword.
The second is the curved blade, like that of the scimitar.
What it the 3rd type of shape?
...and the mystery 3rd shape is . . . this one!
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 2:21:29am |
re: #192 theheat
Wow... few people bring their own lamps.
/You did remember to put the CFL in them, didn't you?
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littleoldlady Wed, May 20, 2009 2:23:49am |
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:24:54am |
re: #196 BatGuano
The inclined plane.
That would make sword fights interesting (but then, so would the corkscrew).
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:25:46am |
re: #197 littleoldlady
Very nice! :-)
/can we eat that?
//what flavor?
Lamps are only for those who want to eat light.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:26:11am |
Q: What’s the difference between a Fiat and a Jehovah’s Witness?
A: You can’t close the door on a Fiat.
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 2:27:17am |
re: #194 freetoken
Don't even get me started. Mr. Heat has OCD about that kind of thing. I can't enjoy so much as those tiny little 5w candelabra lights in an accent lamp without him trying to figure out how to screw in one of those big, fugly fluorescent bulbs in its place.
Last time he replaced one of my dainty lights with one of those things, the base toppled over and broke the new $5 bulb he managed to cram in there.
Serves him right ;-)
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 2:28:13am |
re: #200 gmsc
Q: What’s the difference between a Fiat and a Jehovah’s Witness?
A: You can’t close the door on a Fiat.
Maybe the hook up with GM will fix that problem.
somehow I doubt it tho.
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 2:28:20am |
re: #197 littleoldlady
Mango! (I think licking lamps is some kind of disorder, isn't it?)
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littleoldlady Wed, May 20, 2009 2:30:55am |
re: #202 theheat
You could have poisoned your family with that! :-(
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 2:31:47am |
re: #198 gmsc
That would make sword fights interesting (but then, so would the corkscrew).
Isn't a screw an inclined plane twisted into a shaft?
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 2:34:03am |
re: #205 littleoldlady
He keeps changing all my light bulbs, I'll start flavoring all the lamps around the house.
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 2:34:23am |
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 2:37:59am |
re: #206 BatGuano
Isn't a screw an inclined plane twisted into a shaft?
Do you know that you just set off a record number of alarms, as filters the world over tried to parse that sentence?
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 2:39:27am |
Well... think I'll go over to Hulu.com and see if I can find anything to entertain me before I go to sleep...
じゃまた。。。
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freetoken Wed, May 20, 2009 2:40:57am |
Oohh.... just in to Hulu.com, Stargate season 3!
/happy dreams...
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 2:41:58am |
re: #210 haakondahl
Do you know that you just set off a record number of alarms, as filters the world over tried to parse that sentence?
Speaking of twisted. My sides ache and I'm choking laughing so hard. I never looked at it that way! :)
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littleoldlady Wed, May 20, 2009 2:42:07am |
'Night, freetoken! :-)
I have to get moving, too... :-(
Good day, ALL!™
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 2:42:26am |
re: #211 freetoken
Well... think I'll go over to Hulu.com and see if I can find anything to entertain me before I go to sleep...
じゃまた。。&# x3002;
mata yo.
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 2:42:52am |
re: #209 freetoken
Are you kidding? He stocks up on those fluorescent bulbs like he's ready for the End of Days. Whenever they're on sale, off he goes, like he's on a hunting trip. Bags 'em and tags 'em, and brings them home by the bag-full.
I've tried other bulbs, even a couple LEDs, but the minute my back is turned, I see he's quietly replaced them from his stockpile of fluorescents. Honestly, it's become like an episode of Spy vs. Spy (Mad Magazine).
Police: "So, Ma'am, just why is it again you beat your husband to death with a candlestick?"
Me: "I told him, 'You mess with my light bulbs one more freakin' time, Buddy...'"
Police: "We understand completely."
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:43:12am |
government school teachers unintelligent, untrained, unprepared
http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_1…Nearly three-quarters of the aspiring elementary school teachers who took the state’s licensing exam this year failed the … math section…
Color me shocked.
“The high failure rate puts a shining light on a deficiency in teacher-prep programs,” said Tom Scott, executive director of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents.
So, wait … when a person has gone through 12 years of government schools from K through 12, then goes through college, and still doesn’t know enough basic math to teach, say, addition, or fractions to 7 year olds … the problem is one of teacher preparation?
Seems to me that the problem is the shockingly low IQs of teachers combined with the absolute abysmal education that the government doles out in its children warehousing facilities…
The Massachusetts Teachers Association, the state’s largest teachers union … questioned yesterday whether the new math test was a true indicator of how much elementary school teachers know in math.
Of course they did.
The high failure rates could cause difficulty for some schools in filling positions, especially in special education, where the state faces a critical shortage of teachers.
…at which point a sane, non-corrupt person would say “maybe we should throw out the Masters of Education requirement, and just see who can pass these tests and wants to teach.”
In response, Chester is asking the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education today to approve a temporary measure, effective for the next three years, that would allow test takers who just miss the passing mark on the math section to receive initial teaching licenses. Those teachers, however, will be required to retake and pass the test within five years. If approved, the change would bump up the March pass rate by 15 percentage points to 42 percent.
So 27% of teachers passed.
An additional 15% got “high failures” - say, somewhere between 50 and 60 points out of 100.
…and 58% of teachers got “low failures” ?!?!?
Amazing.
You can see why people this incompetent would (a) form unions; (b) petition government; (c) always put their own desires ahead of the childrens’ needs - if they actually tried to compete on their skills, they wouldn’t be earning $70k/year plus pensions, plus 16 weeks of vacation per year … they’d be doing some sort of skill-appropriate work like selling French fries at McDonalds…
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 2:44:08am |
re: #213 BatGuano
Speaking of twisted. My sides ache and I'm choking laughing so hard. I never looked at it that way! :)
People accuse me of "racing to the gutter" at every opportunity. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I simply examine what splashes in here.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:44:26am |
re: #214 littleoldlady
'Night, freetoken! :-)
I have to get moving, too... :-(
Good day, ALL!™
Good day, littleoldlady!
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 2:49:49am |
re: #219 haakondahl
People accuse me of "racing to the gutter" at every opportunity. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I simply examine what splashes in here.
That's okay. That was a good one.
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gmsc Wed, May 20, 2009 2:52:01am |
I am terrified that Obama will feel the need to bail out California. I can’t possibly think of a worse use of my money, nor a worse precedent for the future. Does anyone think that, in retrospect, Bill Simon’s refusing to bail out New York City was the wrong decision. NYC is not what I could call financially responsible, but they are paragons of virtue compared to what they were in the 1970’s, and would have been had they not been forced to take ownership of their budget problems.
Postscript: My prediciton if Obama intervenes: bondholders will get 10 cents on the dollar, and the SEIU will be given 55% ownership of California.
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 2:56:21am |
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 2:56:23am |
I just noticed. Google has "IDA" as a graphic at [Link: www.google.com...]
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 2:56:48am |
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 3:01:02am |
re: #226 BatGuano
Good find! Unfortunately, this only muddies the love/hate relationship I have with Google ignoring other important historical dates outright.
Clever bastards, they are.
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 3:04:38am |
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:04:56am |
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 3:05:03am |
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, May 20, 2009 3:07:00am |
re: #90 pimp_conservative
Congratulations, you are my 1000th troll report.
Stinky Beaumont will give you your award in the morning.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:07:06am |
re: #228 theheat
Good find! Unfortunately, this only muddies the love/hate relationship I have with Google ignoring other important historical dates outright.
Clever bastards, they are.
They're very selective about what the put up. They are not into the patriotic thing.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, May 20, 2009 3:07:45am |
re: #229 rightside
Morning Lizards.
Yeah, right. What's so good about it? *grumble*
/ is it sarcasm, or is it memorex?
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 3:08:31am |
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:08:51am |
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, May 20, 2009 3:09:29am |
re: #237 Erik The Red
Last thread. 6 got the stick and when Charles wakes up another 2 will be on their way
6 in the Rush Limbaugh thread?!? Yowzers!
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 3:09:58am |
re: #236 FurryOldGuyJeans
I am careful not to add "good" to my mornings. I'll let the lizards decide that themselves.
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 3:10:26am |
re: #237 Erik The Red
That's why I avoid those threads like the plague.
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 3:10:51am |
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, May 20, 2009 3:11:15am |
re: #240 rightside
I am careful not to add "good" to my mornings. I'll let the lizards decide that themselves.
A man just like me. Mornings are, good is for booze and women. ;)
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 3:11:30am |
re: #241 rightside
That's why I avoid those threads like the plague.
I don't post on them to often. But it is sure fun to watch. :)
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:12:21am |
re: #241 rightside
That's why I avoid those threads like the plague.
Good decision. That is where new lizards go to die.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, May 20, 2009 3:12:59am |
re: #242 Erik The Red
Go read it. Makes good reading.
I have noticed it takes more and more to smoke the little bastards trolls out any more.
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 3:14:49am |
re: #245 BatGuano
Good decision. That is where new lizards go to die.
You have been around long enough Bat. Go live on the wild side :)
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 3:14:53am |
re: #234 BatGuano
Didn't they miss Veteran's Day, 9/11, or Memorial Day, or all of them last year? I know a couple of them got the cold shoulder, at least. Pissed me the hell off, is all I remember for sure.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, May 20, 2009 3:15:31am |
re: #242 Erik The Red
Go read it. Makes good reading.
Any particular spot I should start reading from? 700+ comments is a bit much to read without spending a lot of time doing so.
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 3:16:29am |
re: #249 FurryOldGuyJeans
Any particular spot I should start reading from? 700+ comments is a bit much to read without spending a lot of time doing so.
I started at the top. Give me a minute or two and I will tell you where to start.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, May 20, 2009 3:17:52am |
re: #251 Sharmuta
That downstairs thread won't die, I tell ya!
Wanna bet something about it gets mentioned on Rush's show today?
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:17:52am |
re: #247 Erik The Red
You have been around long enough Bat. Go live on the wild side :)
Hell no. I wanna live a little longer!
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, May 20, 2009 3:18:54am |
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:19:18am |
In case you missed it, as I posted earlier "Ida" is a star.
re: #226 BatGuano
I just noticed. Google has "IDA" as a graphic at [Link: www.google.com...]
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Erik The Red Wed, May 20, 2009 3:19:23am |
re: #249 FurryOldGuyJeans
Any particular spot I should start reading from? 700+ comments is a bit much to read without spending a lot of time doing so.
Just look for the -ive karma after that. 6 got the stick and 2 more will when Charles wakes up.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:20:21am |
re: #248 theheat
Didn't they miss Veteran's Day, 9/11, or Memorial Day, or all of them last year? I know a couple of them got the cold shoulder, at least. Pissed me the hell off, is all I remember for sure.
I think they missed it all. They have priorities that don't match mine.
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FurryOldGuyJeans Wed, May 20, 2009 3:20:50am |
re: #256 Erik The Red
Just look for the -ive karma after that. 6 got the stick and 2 more will when Charles wakes up.
Meltdowns started early, I see. #133.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:21:00am |
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 3:25:49am |
re: #251 Sharmuta
I don't know what you put in your Wheaties, but I can sleep well knowing you're out there whacking them with a big stick when they come out of the woodwork. I don't have the intellectual fortitude. In fact, I still have laundry to fold...
Ever think of hanging a garlic wreath out there for them?
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:29:13am |
re: #258 FurryOldGuyJeans
Meltdowns started early, I see. #133.
Oh, yes. The infamous "pith down" man. It even screwed-up that one.
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 3:32:05am |
re: #261 BatGuano
Oh, yes. The infamous "pith down" man. It even screwed-up that one.
The slightly-less-unfortunate cousin of "pith don" man.
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BatGuano Wed, May 20, 2009 3:35:06am |
re: #262 haakondahl
The slightly-less-unfortunate cousin of "pith don" man.
I sometimes think I'm the" pith don" fossil. Anyway, Good night, Lizards!
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 3:35:50am |
re: #262 haakondahl
The slightly-less-unfortunate cousin of "pith don" man.
Don Pith? Isn't he the inventor of the Pith helmet?
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 3:45:41am |
re: #264 MandyManners
Don Pith? Isn't he the inventor of the Pith helmet?
Isn't it a piece of good advice to wear the helmet? I seem to recall, "I'd rather be pith don than pith doff".
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uptight Wed, May 20, 2009 3:49:39am |
Q: Why is Islamic art a bad investment
A: It'll never show a prophet
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 3:49:42am |
re: #265 haakondahl
Isn't it a piece of good advice to wear the helmet? I seem to recall, "I'd rather be pith don than pith doff".
That'd get a buncha' dings if you posted that in the middle of the day.
| 268 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 3:52:04am |
I'm I the only one who thinks that the hotels.com commercial is icky? One guy is being carried by two others down a hall. The next bit shows a man in a bubble-filled bath with two guys blowing into straws at his feet while the first guy leans back very relaxed.
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SixDegrees Wed, May 20, 2009 3:58:40am |
re: #261 BatGuano
Oh, yes. The infamous "pith down" man. It even screwed-up that one.
It's odd to see that creationists take the Piltdown story - an incident that very vaguely supports their notion that science isn't infallible - and proceed to construct lie after lie after lie around it nonetheless. It's as though they have become so inured to lying that they are incapable of saying anything truthful anymore.
In the end, of course, the Piltdown tale is a tale of the triumph of the scientific method and the peer review process, so it's usefulness as a creationist support is nil. It's not a bad cautionary tale, however, which makes it odd that creationists ruin even that mild effect through obvious prevarication that renders everything coming after it suspect.
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 4:00:16am |
re: #268 MandyManners
Sounds creepy. I was kind of surprised the other day, when I was flipping channels and saw an Orbitz commercial with two guys walking on the beach, holding hands. At the bottom of the screen it said gayorbitz.com. I suppose the thought of a gay-targeted travel site never occurred to me. I assumed everyone pretty much traveled the same way, and had the same priorities. Wrong.
But the bubbles and straw thing, that's just kind of creepy. I'm not even sure what it's implying. Seems more... fetishy.
But the idea of my own poolboy has always intrigued me.
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 4:02:49am |
re: #267 MandyManners
That'd get a buncha' dings if you posted that in the middle of the day.
First off, it *is* the middle of the day (whatchoo talkin' about, Willis?). Second, I suspect my antipodal nature costs me a lot in Karma.
Bu-u-ut, I have noticed over the last couple of years that the night threads stayed more to my liking, while the day threads changed away from what I was familiar with. You get called names by some guy who has been on LGF for "over six months" and doesn't remember seeing me there in "all that time" a couple of times, and, well, you realize that times have changed.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:07:33am |
re: #272 theheat
Sounds creepy. I was kind of surprised the other day, when I was flipping channels and saw an Orbitz commercial with two guys walking on the beach, holding hands. At the bottom of the screen it said gayorbitz.com. I suppose the thought of a gay-targeted travel site never occurred to me. I assumed everyone pretty much traveled the same way, and had the same priorities. Wrong.
But the bubbles and straw thing, that's just kind of creepy. I'm not even sure what it's implying. Seems more... fetishy.
But the idea of my own poolboy has always intrigued me.
Do you live in a large market?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:08:40am |
re: #273 haakondahl
First off, it *is* the middle of the day (whatchoo talkin' about, Willis?). Second, I suspect my antipodal nature costs me a lot in Karma.
Bu-u-ut, I have noticed over the last couple of years that the night threads stayed more to my liking, while the day threads changed away from what I was familiar with. You get called names by some guy who has been on LGF for "over six months" and doesn't remember seeing me there in "all that time" a couple of times, and, well, you realize that times have changed.
Yes, the blog has evolved since Charles created it.
What's spring like in Afghanistan?
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 4:10:56am |
I used to hit one of the travel sites pretty frequently, until one day I saw a bigger-than-shit menu option for GAY CRUISES! over on the right side of the page. (Why not the left?) I wouldn't go to a site that proclaimed VAGINAL SEX CRUISES anywhere on it. SO I went to another site. But now, Hell if I can remember what the original was (either Orbitz or Travelocity), and whether my fallback was the other of those, or Expedia, or what. I could probably put it together from old e-mail invoices, but I don't think it would make much difference. My guess is it's everywhere.
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 4:22:27am |
re: #275 MandyManners
Yes, the blog has evolved since Charles created it.
I suppose a compromise would be to call him one-eyed.
What's spring like in Afghanistan?
Right now, quite hot and usually dry. Soon, unbelievably hot and dusty. It's still beautiful, though. And as frustrating as a lot of things are around here, the people are great--both on and off the base. I work with good folks, and we are here to support good folks. And I'm absolutely a true believer in the mission. The more you know about this place, its history, and our involvement or non-involvement over time, the more important this place seems.
So I don't have any heartburn over whether this mission benefits the U.S., keeps Americans safe, etc...--it absolutely does, and we would be fools to let it go by the wayside. And despite my habitual distaste for involving the military in squishy things like "nation-building", the fact is that the State Department can't do it (because of, among other things, the military component to security which is not acceptable--still a work in progress) and somebody has to. That pretty much means us in the military, and if we mess this up bad enough, it gets much worse than if we had never tried.
Anyway, Spring is nice here. Just hot. :-)
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TheMatrix31 Wed, May 20, 2009 4:22:43am |
Gotta have you guys settle something for me...
Pick A or B.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:24:07am |
re: #278 haakondahl
What kind of job is State doing there?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:24:17am |
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TheMatrix31 Wed, May 20, 2009 4:25:12am |
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 4:25:28am |
re: #274 MandyManners
I suppose I do live in a large market. I know ads are broadcast by demographics. Maybe these have been on for awhile, and I only noticed the gayorbitz for the first time. I tend to be oblivious sometimes.
It isn't the two men walking on a beach I found odd, actually. Two guys, two gals - it's what gays are by definition. That in itself wasn't the odd part. It's that ads have become so honed, and web sites so targeted, that is necessitated a separate travel site. A few years ago, who'da thunk it? And then I had to wonder, why is it different to travel if you're gay? If I booked a hotel on gayorbitz.com as a heterosexual female, how would my experience be different from regular orbitz.com? Do I need to prove I'm gay to use their service? Weird.
Makes you wonder.
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3 wood Wed, May 20, 2009 4:25:33am |
Good morning.
Mixed market yesterday and today looks to be more of the same.
The upshot of the credit card legislation is that credit will get more expensive for everyone, especially the "good" customers who will have their rates and fees raised to subsidize the "bad" customers.
Of course, the paradox of unintended consequences will be that the "good" customers will shift to using cash, debit cards, and checks and the "bad" customers will be left with few to subsidize their slow-pay/no-pay ways.
But this is the Marxist dream, punish success and drag everyone down to the same level of misery.
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DistantThunder Wed, May 20, 2009 4:27:00am |
RE: Fossil discovery.
I don't know that scientists and the media understand who their audience is in this country. Maybe if we had more science media focused on 6th or 8th grade level of science background, there might be some improvement in popular opinion. I hate to imply that the scientific explanations need to be dumbed down, but essentially we need to meet people where they're at,....and lead them to a more sophisticated understanding. Science appreciation and education is not part of the life of the average adult.
I know I've read this point on science blogs.
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3 wood Wed, May 20, 2009 4:27:17am |
By the way, when I saw the "missing link" fossil, I thought it was James Carville.
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 4:30:58am |
re: #276 haakondahl
Makes you wonder what the criteria is to book a gay cruise. Is there a written test or ? It's not like you designate your sexual persuasion on your driver's license, like your donor status, or if you need corrective lenses.
/And if they find out you're straight on a gay cruise, do they throw you off the end of the ship into open water?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:31:24am |
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DistantThunder Wed, May 20, 2009 4:32:02am |
re: #273 haakondahl
First off, it *is* the middle of the day (whatchoo talkin' about, Willis?). Second, I suspect my antipodal nature costs me a lot in Karma.
Bu-u-ut, I have noticed over the last couple of years that the night threads stayed more to my liking, while the day threads changed away from what I was familiar with. You get called names by some guy who has been on LGF for "over six months" and doesn't remember seeing me there in "all that time" a couple of times, and, well, you realize that times have changed.
i miss the chat...Were you ever in there?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:32:26am |
re: #283 theheat
I suppose I do live in a large market. I know ads are broadcast by demographics. Maybe these have been on for awhile, and I only noticed the gayorbitz for the first time. I tend to be oblivious sometimes.
It isn't the two men walking on a beach I found odd, actually. Two guys, two gals - it's what gays are by definition. That in itself wasn't the odd part. It's that ads have become so honed, and web sites so targeted, that is necessitated a separate travel site. A few years ago, who'da thunk it? And then I had to wonder, why is it different to travel if you're gay? If I booked a hotel on gayorbitz.com as a heterosexual female, how would my experience be different from regular orbitz.com? Do I need to prove I'm gay to use their service? Weird.
Makes you wonder.
Maybe there are hotels/tourist areas that are more friendly towards gays than straights. Or, maybe it's just niche marketing.
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TheMatrix31 Wed, May 20, 2009 4:32:39am |
re: #289 MandyManners
Why was 6 scared of 7?
Because 7 8 9.
Hahahaha.
Damn, I really don't wanna flip a coin.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:33:27am |
re: #284 3 wood
Good morning.
Mixed market yesterday and today looks to be more of the same.
The upshot of the credit card legislation is that credit will get more expensive for everyone, especially the "good" customers who will have their rates and fees raised to subsidize the "bad" customers.
Of course, the paradox of unintended consequences will be that the "good" customers will shift to using cash, debit cards, and checks and the "bad" customers will be left with few to subsidize their slow-pay/no-pay ways.
But this is the Marxist dream, punish success and drag everyone down to the same level of misery.
Spot on.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:33:56am |
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Bloodnok Wed, May 20, 2009 4:34:18am |
Good morning all. Looks like I missed a fun thread late last night. Dammit!
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:34:44am |
re: #288 theheat
Makes you wonder what the criteria is to book a gay cruise. Is there a written test or ? It's not like you designate your sexual persuasion on your driver's license, like your donor status, or if you need corrective lenses.
/And if they find out you're straight on a gay cruise, do they throw you off the end of the ship into open water?
I wonder what goes on during a gay cruise.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:35:32am |
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:36:02am |
re: #295 Bloodnok
Good morning all. Looks like I missed a fun thread late last night. Dammit!
It seems to be continuing. I can smell the urine from here.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 4:36:03am |
re: #296 MandyManners
I wonder what goes on during a gay cruise.
People eat too much, get sick, argue, and buy cheap stuff at ports of call.
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 4:37:36am |
re: #296 MandyManners
I will sneak onto one, and study the women. I'll report back later.
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TheMatrix31 Wed, May 20, 2009 4:40:01am |
re: #297 MandyManners
What is A or B?
They're both choices of what I should do given a certain "dilemma" I'm facing at the moment :)
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DistantThunder Wed, May 20, 2009 4:42:22am |
This is an awesome interview with a Chrysler car dealer whose been in the business since the 1960's. This is who should be running the industry because he understands the needs of the customer.
FITZGERALD: Oh, yes. When I opened my Chrysler store in the '60s and the '70s, 23 percent all of the cars recommended in "Consumer Reports" were Chrysler models -- 23 percent. Forty-three percent of the cars were GM models. Those two guys had two thirds of the recommended models in "Consumer Reports." You know what they've got today? Chrysler has 6 percent. GM has 8 percent.
FITZGERALD: The imports have 75 percent.VAN SUSTEREN: Why? What happened?
FITZGERALD: Well, what has happened is that these brilliant managers out of the Wharton School and other places have figured out that they know more about the business than anybody else, and so they keep taking money out of the product and selling it with smoke and mirrors. And that might work with soap or canned goods, but it doesn't work with automobiles.
VAN SUSTEREN: So if you can always sell them on steep discount, who's taking the hit, Chrysler or you?
FITZGERALD: I'll take the hit. Once Chrysler's in bankruptcy, everybody gets hurt but them. They stop hurting, they hurt everybody else. That's how that works.
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 4:42:51am |
re: #280 MandyManners
What kind of job is State doing there?
Not sure. I've met a couple of people who exist somewhere in the DoS side of things, but I don't know if what they do is a main thrust of State's presence, or a small facet. My only point is that we don't expect State to go around clearing bad areas, and you really have to be ready to do that at a moment's notice, almost no matter what else you do.
When we give shoes to kids, we don't do it in shirtsleeves.
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DistantThunder Wed, May 20, 2009 4:44:44am |
re: #303 DistantThunder
FITZGERALD: Well, it's a combination of things. It's mostly management at Chrysler and GM. It's poor. Ford -- look at Ford. Ford is not letting any of their dealers go. They're keeping all of them. They're not trying to get rid of any. Their stock is going up. They're out getting money from the stock market, from the private sector, because everybody knows that when Chrysler and GM are gone -- and they're going to go with the stupidity that they're going through -- whacking off the dealers? Does anybody ever do that?
And don't tell me about Starbucks. Starbucks gave up -- you know, they reduced their overhead by closing up their locations. We are no overhead to GM or Chrysler. They make a profit on us if we never sell a car. They make a profit if we never sell a car just on the fees we have to pay them.
VAN SUSTEREN: Do you have a message for the current CEOs of GM and Chrysler?
FITZGERALD: Do I have a message?
(LAUGHTER)
VAN SUSTEREN: Yes. Do you -- would you like to tell them something?
FITZGERALD: Oh, I could tell them a lot. I got a whole stack of things I could tell them.
VAN SUSTEREN: What do you want to tell them?
FITZGERALD: I think you're very misguided. I'd help you if I could, but you don't listen to me. So I guess I can't help you. But your big problem is you can't count. We have 13,000 dealers and you want to knock off 3,600 of those. That means there'll be more import locations than domestic locations. Now, you know, with two out of three cars on the road is a domestic car, and you're not reaching out to those people? If you're going to rise again, there's only one way. You have to get some of those 150 million people driving your products to drive new ones. I don't think you're going to be very successful with Honda and Toyota customers, so you need to take care of that 150 million.
You need to give them more service, not less. You need to give them more attention, not less. You need to forget all about your corporate ads with your image and all that foolishness and reach out to those customers and say, Look, we've had a rough patch, but we're here for you. We're going to look out for you. We're going to do everything we can to make your experience with the car you have good, and we got great stuff coming.
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 4:45:56am |
re: #299 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
People eat too much, get sick, argue, and buy cheap stuff at ports of call.
Do these shoes go with this bullwhip?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:48:12am |
The Kid picked up a dozen Krispy Kremes at the grocery store yesterday and I'm glad I let him. I've just polished off three. So much for my calorie-reduction plan for this morning! (I gained about five pounds over the winter but, I've taken off one since last week after I cut out milk for dinner, a 1/2 pound of roasted peanuts a day and a double-scoop of rocky road every other day.)
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 4:49:25am |
re: #299 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
/Less self-conscious about PDA, and they probably still wear horribly embarrassing and tasteless swimwear at the pool, just like the straights.
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Mithrax Wed, May 20, 2009 4:51:19am |
re: #307 MandyManners
The Kid picked up a dozen Krispy Kremes at the grocery store yesterday and I'm glad I let him. I've just polished off three. So much for my calorie-reduction plan for this morning! (I gained about five pounds over the winter but, I've taken off one since last week after I cut out milk for dinner, a 1/2 pound of roasted peanuts a day and a double-scoop of rocky road every other day.)
Oooh. Rocky Road.
I know what I'm picking up today! nom nom nom!
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 4:51:34am |
re: #306 haakondahl
More like, your shoes are designer knock-offs in the first place.
Oh yeah, they can tell, from, like, 100 paces. They're vicious that way.
/couldn't resist the stereotype
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TheMatrix31 Wed, May 20, 2009 4:51:48am |
Good night!
I'll let you guys know (since it's SUCH a burning topic!) whether I chose A or B tomorrow ;)
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:52:57am |
On my agenda today is checking off the 389 links* I sent from my regular e-addy to my alternate e-addy. Once I'm positive I have all, I'll come back and delete them from this account's My Favorites.
*About FCBBHO/WAB/ACORN/Ayers/Dohrn/Wright/et cet./et al..
Then, I'm gonna' go through My Favorites and do the same with all my links about Islam. Then, I'll start a massive deletion of the stuff I have left. Once I'm down to about 1,000 links, I'll alphabetize in various folders and then send the FCBBHO and Islam links back here.
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jacksontn Wed, May 20, 2009 4:53:05am |
re: #307 MandyManners
The Kid picked up a dozen Krispy Kremes at the grocery store yesterday and I'm glad I let him. I've just polished off three. So much for my calorie-reduction plan for this morning! (I gained about five pounds over the winter but, I've taken off one since last week after I cut out milk for dinner, a 1/2 pound of roasted peanuts a day and a double-scoop of rocky road every other day.)
Good Morning Lizards ...
The best diet motivator for people not married ... is the I May Need to Take My Clothes Off In Front Of Somene For the First Time ... always worked for me ... LOL ... it is so much harder to lose weight as we age ...
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 4:53:38am |
re: #312 MandyManners
are these internet explorer links you are sending?
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Bloodnok Wed, May 20, 2009 4:54:28am |
re: #307 MandyManners
The Kid picked up a dozen Krispy Kremes at the grocery store yesterday and I'm glad I let him. I've just polished off three. So much for my calorie-reduction plan for this morning! (I gained about five pounds over the winter but, I've taken off one since last week after I cut out milk for dinner, a 1/2 pound of roasted peanuts a day and a double-scoop of rocky road every other day.)
I've never had a Krispy Kreme. They're difficult to find up north. I'd like to try one some time. But alas, I'm on a major fitness kick. Fruit and Veggie juice diet. Lost 12 pounds in April.
In fact, it's time for breakfast for me. Carrot/beet/celery juice. Yum! BBL.
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reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 4:54:38am |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 4:55:42am |
re: #308 theheat
But it's not like a Folsom Street Fair. But, I could see a bunch of gay folks wanting to cruise with other gay folks. If I got on a cruise ship and everyone was gay, I don't know if I'd feel any different than a gay person getting on a cruise ship with a bunch of breeders.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:56:29am |
re: #313 jacksontn
Good Morning Lizards ...
The best diet motivator for people not married ... is the I May Need to Take My Clothes Off In Front Of Somene For the First Time ... always worked for me ... LOL ... it is so much harder to lose weight as we age ...
I'm not doing it for anyone but me. I'm getting back into my 4P's 'cause I cannot replace many of them in a 6P.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:56:40am |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 4:56:59am |
re: #316 reine.de.tout
KT is a grand Lizard in my estimation. I do not have to agree with him all of the time to admire him.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 4:57:40am |
re: #315 Bloodnok
I've never had a Krispy Kreme. They're difficult to find up north. I'd like to try one some time. But alas, I'm on a major fitness kick. Fruit and Veggie juice diet. Lost 12 pounds in April.
In fact, it's time for breakfast for me. Carrot/beet/celery juice. Yum! BBL.
If I wanted to go bat-shit crazy about this, I'd eat a lot of celery and lettuce. I love the stuff.
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 4:58:12am |
re: #312 MandyManners
On my agenda today is checking off the 389 links* I sent from my regular e-addy to my alternate e-addy. Once I'm positive I have all, I'll come back and delete them from this account's My Favorites.
*About FCBBHO/WAB/ACORN/Ayers/Dohrn/Wright/et cet./et al..Then, I'm gonna' go through My Favorites and do the same with all my links about Islam. Then, I'll start a massive deletion of the stuff I have left. Once I'm down to about 1,000 links, I'll alphabetize in various folders and then send the FCBBHO and Islam links back here.
Sounds like you need a blog.
It also sounds like you're about to get some help in transferring your data...
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JacksonTn Wed, May 20, 2009 4:58:37am |
re: #318 MandyManners
I'm not doing it for anyone but me. I'm getting back into my 4P's 'cause I cannot replace many of them in a 6P.
MM ... yes, don't buy new clothes ... I never do that ... if you do you never go back ... if I take bread and most carbos out of my diet it comes off easier ...
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herbieham Wed, May 20, 2009 4:58:56am |
OK, Im from Aussie, and before Obama sends America down the toilet, I've always had a dream of riding a pushbike from West coast to east coast -because I actually admire you guys (having served with a few of you)
is it doable?
recommended routes -top half, across the middle -or bottom half?
Would you yanks recommend it -and where should I avoid going?
Morning to you, goodnight from us!
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 5:00:16am |
re: #317 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Just a thought, maybe there are fewer screaming kids on the gay cruises.
I'm sold. Book me now...
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 5:00:45am |
Maybe I should cut out the whipping cream or half-and-half from my coffee.
Nah. That'd be nuts.
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 5:01:46am |
re: #327 MandyManners
Did you ever watch the first Matrix movie?
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 5:01:47am |
re: #325 herbieham
Don't ride through Detroit or East St. Louis...
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 5:02:29am |
"But somehow all that jive didn’t faze me at all. I was so happy to have some place to blow my horn."
Just like LGF. Fights break out periodically, but it is a great place to blow your horn.
Good Morning Lizards!
Anyone got coffee?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 5:03:05am |
re: #323 haakondahl
Sounds like you need a blog.
It also sounds like you're about to get some help in transferring your data...
I do have a blog but, it's inactive for now. What's taken me so long in figuring out how to pare down my 2,500 links is that I JUST found out that I can send my links to my alternate screen name but right-clicking on the link and sending it thataway. Before Monday, I thought I had to open the link, C-P the URL into an e-mail and then send. That took a long time and I just gave up.
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SixDegrees Wed, May 20, 2009 5:03:38am |
re: #305 DistantThunder
FITZGERALD: Well, it's a combination of things. It's mostly management at Chrysler and GM. It's poor. Ford -- look at Ford. Ford is not letting any of their dealers go. They're keeping all of them. They're not trying to get rid of any. Their stock is going up. They're out getting money from the stock market, from the private sector, because everybody knows that when Chrysler and GM are gone -- and they're going to go with the stupidity that they're going through -- whacking off the dealers? Does anybody ever do that?
And don't tell me about Starbucks. Starbucks gave up -- you know, they reduced their overhead by closing up their locations. We are no overhead to GM or Chrysler. They make a profit on us if we never sell a car. They make a profit if we never sell a car just on the fees we have to pay them.
VAN SUSTEREN: Do you have a message for the current CEOs of GM and Chrysler?
FITZGERALD: Do I have a message?
(LAUGHTER)
VAN SUSTEREN: Yes. Do you -- would you like to tell them something?
FITZGERALD: Oh, I could tell them a lot. I got a whole stack of things I could tell them.
VAN SUSTEREN: What do you want to tell them?
FITZGERALD: I think you're very misguided. I'd help you if I could, but you don't listen to me. So I guess I can't help you. But your big problem is you can't count. We have 13,000 dealers and you want to knock off 3,600 of those. That means there'll be more import locations than domestic locations. Now, you know, with two out of three cars on the road is a domestic car, and you're not reaching out to those people? If you're going to rise again, there's only one way. You have to get some of those 150 million people driving your products to drive new ones. I don't think you're going to be very successful with Honda and Toyota customers, so you need to take care of that 150 million.
You need to give them more service, not less. You need to give them more attention, not less. You need to forget all about your corporate ads with your image and all that foolishness and reach out to those customers and say, Look, we've had a rough patch, but we're here for you. We're going to look out for you. We're going to do everything we can to make your experience with the car you have good, and we got great stuff coming.
I agree with an awful lot of what's said here; GM and Chrysler's management is pathetically bad. But I will add one thing: I bought a new car about a year and a half ago, and there were three dealerships selling that car within a ten-mile radius of my house. There were another two within five miles of my office. All owned by different people. All competing with one another. Like so many other franchise operations, the market is so far beyond oversaturation it's ridiculous. There simply isn't enough business around here to keep all of those dealerships afloat.
Some have managed to resolve this problem on their own, by pooling resources and buying out the underdogs. Mergers are also a possibility. The problem is that most of the dealerships, thanks to the overabundance of them, are unprofitable (even prior to the current financial downturn) and will only return their owners a break-even deal, at best.
The parent companies are certainly pathologically mismanaged. But there really are too damn many dealers out there, at least in this area.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 5:04:02am |
re: #322 MandyManners
If I wanted to go bat-shit crazy about this, I'd eat a lot of celery and lettuce. I love the stuff.
Ugh. I can eat salad, but I don't love it.
Okay guys, to the gym!
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Pawn of the Oppressor Wed, May 20, 2009 5:04:27am |
re: #268 MandyManners
I'm I the only one who thinks that the hotels.com commercial is icky? One guy is being carried by two others down a hall. The next bit shows a man in a bubble-filled bath with two guys blowing into straws at his feet while the first guy leans back very relaxed.
That's what's going on in that commercial?
I thought they were drinking his bathwater through the straws! I absolutely refused to pause the DVR and double-check. I figured it was just another disgusting modern marketing hook ("Did you see that commercial where...?") and by now standards have sunk so low that I wasn't surprised by such a repugnant notion.
Although, now that you describe it, what's really going on doesn't sound that much better than what I THOUGHT was going on.
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Mithrax Wed, May 20, 2009 5:04:32am |
re: #333 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Ugh. I can eat salad, but I don't love it.
Okay guys, to the gym!
All of us?
A;right, but I gotta find my spandex first!
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 5:04:53am |
"I went to a fight at an arena, and a hockey game broke out"
"I went to a fight at LGF, and an evolution thread broke out"
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 5:05:09am |
re: #335 Mithrax
Here. You can wear one of my speedos.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 5:05:27am |
re: #324 JacksonTn
MM ... yes, don't buy new clothes ... I never do that ... if you do you never go back ... if I take bread and most carbos out of my diet it comes off easier ...
I don't normally eat a lot of bread so I get my carbs elsewhere. I have to be careful about eliminating them in case I take away too many. I reckon I could read up about it but, I don't want to treat this as some kind of project. It's just losing four more pounds.
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 5:06:13am |
Anyone looking to get fit, Mrs Prefect and I just bought a Wii and the Wii Fit thing. So far I would recommend it highly. It makes working out fun.
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 5:06:45am |
re: #326 theheat
Just a thought, maybe there are fewer screaming kids on the gay cruises.
I'm sold. Book me now...
Yeah, but you just get to trade kids screaming in the daylight for adults screaming in the dark.
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Mithrax Wed, May 20, 2009 5:06:47am |
re: #337 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Here. You can wear one of my speedos.
Alright Alright, if I have to!
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 5:07:04am |
re: #325 herbieham
OK, Im from Aussie, and before Obama sends America down the toilet, I've always had a dream of riding a pushbike from West coast to east coast -because I actually admire you guys (having served with a few of you)
is it doable?
recommended routes -top half, across the middle -or bottom half?
Would you yanks recommend it -and where should I avoid going?
Morning to you, goodnight from us!
Now, that's a delightful problem! You might do better staying out of the South during the summer due to the humidity, and out of the North during the winter due to the snow.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 5:07:31am |
re: #328 rightside
Did you ever watch the first Matrix movie?
I've seen it but, it was just too strange to follow.
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 5:08:24am |
re: #340 haakondahl
Yeah, but you just get to trade kids screaming in the daylight for adults screaming in the dark.
Ugh. I wish I could unread that. Or at least get the visual image out of my head. Who has the brain bleach?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 5:08:54am |
re: #333 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Ugh. I can eat salad, but I don't love it.
Okay guys, to the gym!
That's what's always made it easy to lose weight. I eat a lot of rabbit food regularly, so wanting to cut a few pounds just means I get more of that crunchy goodness.
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JacksonTn Wed, May 20, 2009 5:09:02am |
A good morning song for waking up ... nothings gonna change my world ...
Across the Universe ... Beatles ...
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avanti Wed, May 20, 2009 5:09:11am |
re: #316 reine.de.tout
In the "actions speak louder than words" Dept:
Anyone upset with Killgore day before yesterday for his choice of words re: his neighbor and her lawn (which he mowed for her because she couldn't), needs to see these:
re: #29 Killgore Trout
Morning all. KT's kindness reminded me of a story I'd read many years ago. A VA hospital was located near a farm, and the recovering vet's would wander into the farmer's field to snag some fresh tomato's. One day, they sadly noticed the farmer sinking a few fence poles at the edge of the tomato field. The frowns turned to smiles when they saw a salt shaker placed atop each pole with a note simply saying "enjoy".
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 5:09:29am |
re: #334 Pawn of the Oppressor
That's what's going on in that commercial?
I thought they were drinking his bathwater through the straws! I absolutely refused to pause the DVR and double-check. I figured it was just another disgusting modern marketing hook ("Did you see that commercial where...?") and by now standards have sunk so low that I wasn't surprised by such a repugnant notion.
Although, now that you describe it, what's really going on doesn't sound that much better than what I THOUGHT was going on.
Homoerotocism.
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 5:10:04am |
re: #336 rightside
"I went to a fight at an arena, and a hockey game broke out"
"I went to a fight at LGF, and an evolution thread broke out"
That's actually pretty good: If Charles put up a threat called Fight Club, what topics do you think would carry it past the 1,000 comment mark? I know what 2,000 would be.
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 5:11:33am |
re: #349 haakondahl
evolution, abortion, anti-vaxers, just to name a few.
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Gretchen G.Tiger Wed, May 20, 2009 5:11:34am |
Good Morning Lizards! It's glorious in the Very Far Western Suburbs of Chicagoland this morning.
Wow, I reviewed last night's thread, the thread before the overnight and there was a lot going on there. I was part of it, but as it goes lately, I couldn't stay long.
Does it seem that since the Great Uniter was elected, the country is more divided than ever?
How are you-all and what are we talking about?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 5:12:30am |
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 5:13:35am |
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Pawn of the Oppressor Wed, May 20, 2009 5:13:56am |
re: #325 herbieham
OK, Im from Aussie, and before Obama sends America down the toilet, I've always had a dream of riding a pushbike from West coast to east coast -because I actually admire you guys (having served with a few of you)
is it doable?
recommended routes -top half, across the middle -or bottom half?
Would you yanks recommend it -and where should I avoid going?
Morning to you, goodnight from us!
I had to look up what a "pushbike" was. It looks like a regular pedal-powered bicycle, right? There are lots of people who have biked across the country so I imagine there's some good information out there.
I'm not sure what would be the best way for you to cross the big, empty middle of the country. There may be a scenic route through AZ, NM, etc. but western TX is monstrous and sparse; some parts are just a smattering of farming outposts along a lonely main road through flatness. (I say "outposts" because I don't think a repair shop, a grain silo, and a dozen houses can be called a "town").
There's also the weather to think about.
Re: places to avoid, there's a thread on this right now in another forum I read and several names keep popping up:
East St. Louis
Gary, Indiana
Baltimore, MD
Washington D.C.
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reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 5:14:32am |
re: #320 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
KT is a grand Lizard in my estimation. I do not have to agree with him all of the time to admire him.
Exactly.
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 5:14:46am |
re: #340 haakondahl
I don't know there'll be any more or less humping between adults on a gay cruise vs. straight. I'd venture maybe half the people go as a couple, and the rest are trolling for true romance/meaningless humping. Really, the dating scene can be pretty gross whether it's straight or gay. And there's typically something desperate and sleazy about it.
I find as I get older, my tolerance of loud and rude - by kids or adults - becomes less and less.
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Gretchen G.Tiger Wed, May 20, 2009 5:14:58am |
re: #327 MandyManners
Maybe I should cut out the whipping cream or half-and-half from my coffee.
Nah. That'd be nuts.
We have such a thing as "Fat-Free" half-&-half in our grocery store. Do you have that by you? I've been using for awhile and don't notice any difference in taste.
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Gretchen G.Tiger Wed, May 20, 2009 5:17:37am |
re: #342 MandyManners
Now, that's a delightful problem! You might do better staying out of the South during the summer due to the humidity, and out of the North during the winter due to the snow.
And the SouthWest during the summer. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too hot.
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 5:19:49am |
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avanti Wed, May 20, 2009 5:20:11am |
re: #359 MandyManners
Gonna' head to the market.
Don't forget to "Wee wee wee" all the way home... Not that you're a little..... oh hell, forget it. :)
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 5:24:56am |
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JacksonTn Wed, May 20, 2009 5:29:16am |
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Mithrax Wed, May 20, 2009 5:33:02am |
re: #364 JacksonTn
theheat ... that was gross ... he should not do that again ... do men really wear those things or are they just a joke ...
Pay me enough and I would!
It's one of the joys of being dead flat broke :P
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Gretchen G.Tiger Wed, May 20, 2009 5:33:52am |
I have to start my day.
Have a great one Lizards!
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Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 5:34:02am |
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 5:39:10am |
re: #364 JacksonTn
As far as I know, Sacha Baron Cohen made that getup kind of famous in Borat. FWIW - it looked a little worse on him, as if that's even possible.
I thought Speedos were gross even when they were popular. Remember Mark Spitz? Yeah. Too icky. Or, how 'bout the updated Speedo here? Sorry fellas, as a fan of peen I ain't digging the old or the new Speedo.
There's always this, unless you think stripes are particularly unflattering.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 5:51:30am |
Morning folks! Google has that new fossil as part of its logo today....
Thought that was pretty cool.
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 5:53:18am |
re: #369 srb1976
Morning. Now let's see them do something for Memorial Day.
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 5:55:14am |
Got this sent to me in an email today. These are Marine bumper stickers, the bold ones are my personal favorites:
"U.S. Marines -- Travel Agents To Allah"
"Stop Global Whining"
"When In Doubt, Empty The Magazine"
"The Marine Corps -- When It Absolutely, Positively Has To Be Destroyed Overnight"
"Death Smiles At Everyone -- Marines Smile Back"
"What Do You Feel When You Kill A Terrorist? ... A Reassuring Recoil"
Marines -- Providing Enemies Of America An Opportunity To Die For their Country Since 1775"
"My Marine Can Pick Off Your Honor Student at a Klick and a Half"
"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Anyone Who Threatens It"
"Happiness Is A Belt-Fed Weapon"
"It's God's Job to Forgive Bin Laden -- It's Our Job To Arrange the meeting"
"Artillery Brings Dignity To What Would Otherwise Be Just A Brawl"
"One Shot, Twelve Kills -- Marine artillery"
"Do draft dodgers Have Reunions? If So, What Do They Talk About?"
"My kid fought in Iraq so yours can party in college"
"Travel To Exotic Places, Meet New People, Then Kill Them"
"Machine Gunners -- Accuracy By Volume"
"A Dead Enemy Is A Peaceful Enemy -- Blessed Be The Peacemakers"
"Guns Don't Kill People -- I Kill People"
"If You Can Read, Thank A Teacher. If You Can Read It In English, Thank A Marine"
"Except For Ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism, and Communism, WAR has Never Solved Anything"
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 5:56:00am |
re: #367 Sharmuta
Coincidentally, I could live the rest of my life without hearing him. The O-face he makes while warbling and pretending to do supernatural things on the guitar (that aren't) make me throw up in my mouth. A lot. For his overwrought, pathetic, collaboration on Crossroads with Clapton, alone, he should be dragged behind a team of wild horses. And Clapton better cut out the aluminum pans from his cookware, because I can't understand what else would account for the lapse in judgment, to perform such an iconic song with any artist as musically flaccid as Mayer.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 5:57:05am |
re: #370 rightside
Morning. Now let's see them do something for Memorial Day.
I'm hopeful, but not holding my breath.....blue is not a good color for me
/
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rain of lead Wed, May 20, 2009 5:58:19am |
re: #364 JacksonTn
Hey JT!
sunshine!
I could get used to this.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 6:00:03am |
re: #371 Ford_Prefect
Got this sent to me in an email today. These are Marine bumper stickers, the bold ones are my personal favorites:
""If You Can Read, Thank A Teacher. If You Can Read It In English, Thank A Marine"
One of my all time favorites....the one I saw said "thank a soldier" but both are lovely sentiments
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 6:00:29am |
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haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 6:01:17am |
re: #370 rightside
Morning. Now let's see them do something for Memorial Day.
I can't think of a more poetic justification for Memorial Day than the fact that Google, the internet's memory, has already forgotten.
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ConservatismNow! Wed, May 20, 2009 6:01:46am |
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realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 6:03:05am |
Good morning y'all - from a coolish (52 degrees going up to 74 degrees) bright and sunny Charlotte! Hope you are all doing well today!
I can't stay for more than a couple of minutes as we have appoitnments with our oncologist and must be leaving in about 10 minutes but I did want to say "hi" to y'all!
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ConservatismNow! Wed, May 20, 2009 6:03:40am |
re: #381 realwest
Oncologist? Good or bad appointments?
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 6:03:51am |
re: #371 Ford_Prefect
Fire control technician motto: "In God we trust, all others we track."
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 6:05:13am |
re: #381 realwest
Morning Real. It was great to see you over at Afrocity's site the other day.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 6:05:43am |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 6:06:47am |
re: #381 realwest
Hey! My mother's cancer is back. She's gonna kick it's ass again!
You'd think it would have learned last time. It left her limping and bloody.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 6:07:45am |
re: #383 rightside
Fire control technician motto: "In God we trust, all others we track."
My dad has a jacket from one of his old units (Electronic Security) that says "In god we trust, all others we monitor"
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 6:08:03am |
re: #386 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Good luck to her, and keep up the positive attitude.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 6:09:22am |
re: #386 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Wow, best of luck to her, and what an amazing attitude!
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 6:10:43am |
re: #388 momcat
Did I see a couple days ago that it was your wedding anniversary? If so, congrats late and I hope you had a great day....(really hope I'm thinking of the right person)
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theheat Wed, May 20, 2009 6:12:49am |
re: #386 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I wish her and RW the very best. One of my close relatives is losing his fight right now. It's a shitty gd disease. I don't know anyone it hasn't touched in some way.
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realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 6:13:35am |
BTW - I was late to the Mike Steele thread (two threads back, but I posted this there at #629 and want to repeat it):
"I'm kind of astounded that so many LGFer's are ready to write an obituary for the GOP. I really am. Goodness, you'd almost not believe that the GOP, with McCain as it's Standard Bearer and the MSM in Obamas back pockets, didn't get 58 Million some odd votes last November and win 22 Sates.
For that matter, when Goldwater was beaten soundly by LBJ in 1964, I don't recall so much talk about how Republicans "had to come up with new ideas" Just HAD to. I remember Jimmy Carter getting trounced by Ronald Reagan. I mean TROUNCED (iirc, Carter won all of four states). And funny enough, I don't remember folks writing or preparing to write the obiturary for the Democratic Party back then. Indeed, I don't remember anyone saying "The Democrats have to come up with new Ideas". Which is actually a good thing, I suppose, because older that I am, and relatively short term memory problems that I do have, I don't remember the Democratic Party changing it's primary "ideas" since LBJ: More money for those on Welfare, more and better housing for poor people, Medicaid (passed while LBJ was POTUS) helped to provide free health care on an income/means basis - albeit set by the States, basically just throw money at whatever problems society faced (other people's money of course) and feel good about yourself. And as hard as I've tried, I can't think of one GOOD idea that's come out of the Democratic Party in a loooong time.
Yes, President Bush took us away from "fiscal responsibilty, but frankly Ronald Reagan spent a LOT more money (only on weapons and weapons systems and our Military in general) to help bring down the Soviet Empire and really helped kick off the love affair ALL politicians now seem to have to spend more money than we make.
Last week Moody's said the projected Deficit under our current One Party System of Government is apt to lead to a downgrade of U.S. Treasury Bonds to double A from Triple A and other folks are talking about making the Euro or the Yuan the base currency for international trade - hell President Obama's budget PROJECTS OVER ONE TRILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED BILLON dollars in deficit spending.
I think Republicans - with their belief in individual rights and responsibilities will ultimately win out. Especially when the Bush Tax Cuts lapse, when employers are no longer able to deduct cost of employee health care from their income taxes, when the social burdens (which can't be offset by cuts in defense spending alone) result in folks who make $80,000 or so a year having to pay more and more taxes.
Historically - except in time of Declared War - Americans have almost always voted with their pocketbooks and as unemployment and underemployment continue to rise, and indeed government income tax revenues fall below those already projected, I think most of the voters Obama picked up in States that used to be Republican, will change. And change dramatically.
As for Congress, while I foolishy threw out my Rasmussen Daily Polls of likey voters, the last measure Rasmussen took showed "generic" Repubicans beating "generic" Democrats for Congressional seats for the first time in probably a decade or more.
This doesn't mean the GOP shouldn't reiterate it's core values over and over again, nor not come up with new ways to teach people that there is no such thing as a free lunch, but I think the prouncements of the death of the Republican Party are way premature, to say the least."
To which I'd simply add that those core values are:individual rights AND responsibilities, fiscal restraint, smaller government, sovereignity of our borders and defense of our Nation and all of its people, equal rights for all and keeping government out of our homes and bedrooms absent criminal acts of violence or child molestation and a public educational system that teaches facts and science, not opinions and religion.
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realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 6:14:38am |
And with that, I'm afraid I have to leave! Hope you all have a great day and that I get the chance to see you all down the road!
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 6:16:14am |
re: #395 realwest
Take Luck!
I always liked the tongue in cheek...
"If I don't see you again, so what!"
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 6:16:22am |
re: #384 Ford_Prefect
Morning Real. It was great to see you over at Afrocity's site the other day.
Where's she been lately?
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 6:17:35am |
re: #397 Ward Cleaver
She set up her own site, and people were getting mean to her over here. Shame too. I like her, but I don't go to other sites.
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 6:17:39am |
re: #378 theheat
Oops. Here's the link of Mayer shitting all over the memory of Robert Johnson, and the very spirit of the song itself.
Clapton should have stayed in bed that day.
I used to think that Mayer would become a great blues musician, but now he's become just another pretty boy singer. Gah!
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 6:18:17am |
re: #398 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
She set up her own site, and people were getting mean to her over here. Shame too. I like her, but I don't go to other sites.
That sucks. Shame on those that treated her badly.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 6:18:21am |
re: #399 Ward Cleaver
He's a helluva musician. But, he really likes money.
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 6:19:39am |
re: #393 realwest
I wish I had more than one upding to give for that. i am tired of hearing all of this doom and gloom from Republicans. Just get back to the basics and get the message out there. Obama is showing the country what is wrong with the way Democrats want to do things and I believe that voters will get the message.
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 6:21:08am |
re: #397 Ward Cleaver
Where's she been lately?
She has her own blog page. Autographed Letter Signed. She is really a very good writer.
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Creeping Eruption Wed, May 20, 2009 6:23:51am |
Just tuning in so I am not sure if someone posted this: Advocates of Gun Rights Are Poised for a Victory
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 6:24:23am |
re: #398 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
She set up her own site, and people were getting mean to her over here. Shame too. I like her, but I don't go to other sites.
Check out her site FBV. It is very interesting. She obviously writes about things that are important to her and she does so very eloquently. It is also nice to see differing opinions from a variety of political spectrums expressed. Don't get me wrong, I love LGF, but most of the posters here are from basically one side of the issue.
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 6:26:37am |
re: #405 Ford_Prefect
Check out her site FBV. It is very interesting. She obviously writes about things that are important to her and she does so very eloquently. It is also nice to see differing opinions from a variety of political spectrums expressed. Don't get me wrong, I love LGF, but most of the posters here are from basically one side of the issue.
There is the right side, the wrong side, and my side?
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 6:27:04am |
re: #372 theheat
I've never heard John Mayer, and I rarely listen to Clapton. I gave away my Clapton Crossroads box set years ago.
I have nothing against Clapton. He's a great guitarist, and decent singer. But I would rather hear the original versions of the blues songs he covers.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 6:28:50am |
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 6:30:15am |
Mmmm. fresh coffee. My coffee maker is slow, but days like this it's worth the wait
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 6:30:34am |
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Vicious Babushka Wed, May 20, 2009 6:34:53am |
re: #410 srb1976
Mmmm. fresh coffee. My coffee maker is slow, but days like this it's worth the wait
I got my new Gevalia coffeemaker yesterday. That coffee is so damn good. Let's see how long it takes for me to "opt out" of their expensive coffee club.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 6:35:07am |
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 6:35:18am |
Speaking of presents, my better half is about to hit his annual presents jackpot, (birthday, father's day, and wedding anniversary all in less than 3 weeks) and I have no idea what to get him for father's day.....
I can't wait til the kids are old enough to pickout their own gifts for him....
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 6:35:56am |
re: #404 Creeping Eruption
Just tuning in so I am not sure if someone posted this: Advocates of Gun Rights Are Poised for a Victory
We in Texas are hopefully going to get a new law allowing concealed carry on college campuses. It's passed the Senate, and now needs to pass the House.
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srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 6:36:59am |
re: #412 Alouette
I got my new Gevalia coffeemaker yesterday. That coffee is so damn good. Let's see how long it takes for me to "opt out" of their expensive coffee club.
I love the little thermal carafe they sent me.....no more burnt coffee, stays hot about 2-3 hours
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 6:37:04am |
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 6:37:45am |
re: #404 Creeping Eruption
Thanks for that. I will give him credit for signing that into law. As a concealed weapons carrier, I applaud the ability to be able to do so. Now if they'd only extend that to military bases.
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 6:38:52am |
In case you were intersted in more info on the house that the Bushes bought, here in Dallas:
Brochure Offers Rare Glimpse Inside Bush Home
George and Laura Bush’s home at 10141 Daria Place may have never been officially listed for sale on the North Dallas real estate market, but that doesn’t mean its rooms never graced the pages of a sales brochure.
While most gawkers will have to settle for a view of the former president’s Preston Hollow palace from the distance of a Secret Service-guarded gate or via Google Maps, a recently discovered real estate brochure offers a rare glimpse inside the five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bathroom ranch-style abode...
I've driven by it, and from the street it just looks like a typical '50s ranch.
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 6:39:01am |
re: #414 srb1976
Speaking of presents, my better half is about to hit his annual presents jackpot, (birthday, father's day, and wedding anniversary all in less than 3 weeks) and I have no idea what to get him for father's day.....
I can't wait til the kids are old enough to pickout their own gifts for him....
I refer you back to Mandy's earlier link for ideas.
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 6:39:48am |
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 6:41:16am |
re: #423 Ward Cleaver
Howdy! It's not Monday, yaaaay!
So, short shit has got himself a new missle. Nice. A moron with a missle.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 6:42:01am |
re: #414 srb1976
Speaking of presents, my better half is about to hit his annual presents jackpot, (birthday, father's day, and wedding anniversary all in less than 3 weeks) and I have no idea what to get him for father's day.....
I can't wait til the kids are old enough to pickout their own gifts for him....
Basil Hayden's.
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 6:42:23am |
re: #426 pingjockey
Howdy! It's not Monday, yaaaay!
So, short shit has got himself a new missle. Nice. A moron with a missle.
Yeah, that talking to Iran is working out so great ain't it?
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 6:43:24am |
re: #428 Nevergiveup
Neville Chamberlain comes to mind for some reason.
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 6:43:29am |
So much for the "Tenth Amendment" bill here in Texas:
Technicality shoots down states' rights bill
Shot down by a Dem.
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Lincolntf Wed, May 20, 2009 6:43:39am |
Morning all.
Sitting here trying to get up the courage to hop in the (very chilly) pool and givie it a thorough cleaning. Maybe I'll just keep thinking about it.
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 6:45:52am |
Report Shows Air Quality Improved During Bush Administration
Suck on that, Greenies.
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 6:45:58am |
re: #431 Lincolntf
Heh, find a kid. We have an above ground pool. Put it up Saturday. We use the irrigation to fill it and then add the chemicals and it's good to go in about a day. The irrigation water comes right out of the Wenatchee river, so a week ago it was snow! The kids were in it Sunday!
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 6:46:28am |
re: #420 pingjockey
Morning ping. Hey, can't believe it ... the people here in CA are finally waking up. They killed all the measures designed to "save" the budget. Let the ax start falling. Yes ...
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 6:47:28am |
re: #433 pingjockey
Heh, find a kid. We have an above ground pool. Put it up Saturday. We use the irrigation to fill it and then add the chemicals and it's good to go in about a day. The irrigation water comes right out of the Wenatchee river, so a week ago it was snow! The kids were in it Sunday!
And kids pee is kinda antiseptic anyway.
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Jewels (AKA Julian) Wed, May 20, 2009 6:48:07am |
Morning Gun Pron
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 6:48:47am |
re: #434 turn
I saw that on the news this morning. People have had enough! The doom and gloom from Taxamento was...we're going to turn prisoners loose, shut schools, fire stations, etc...Maybe they need not to fund useless BS like otter research, pay raises for reps, etc...
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Lincolntf Wed, May 20, 2009 6:49:43am |
re: #435 turn
Easy for you to say.
I guess I will, but maybe I'll give it another hour two before taking the plunge.
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ilzito guacamolito Wed, May 20, 2009 6:49:44am |
Good morning!
My girls and I watched the end of Finding Forrester last night for the first time in a long time. Israel Kamakawiwo'Ole singing during the closing credits sounded so sublime. I wanted to share it with you.
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Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 6:50:30am |
So when was goddessoftheclassroom's big meltdown/flounce-off? I seem to have missed that.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 6:50:49am |
re: #438 pingjockey
I saw that on the news this morning. People have had enough! The doom and gloom from Taxamento was...we're going to turn prisoners loose, shut schools, fire stations, etc...Maybe they need not to fund useless BS like otter research, pay raises for reps, etc...
What about pay raises for otters? Hm?
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 6:50:58am |
re: #442 Jimmah
So when was goddessoftheclassroom's big meltdown/flounce-off? I seem to have missed that.
Ha? What happened?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 6:51:12am |
re: #442 Jimmah
So when was goddessoftheclassroom's big meltdown/flounce-off? I seem to have missed that.
WHAT?
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 6:52:18am |
re: #443 MandyManners
Just give them more rocks and abalone to eat, they'll be fine!
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 6:52:52am |
re: #407 Mad Al-Jaffee
I've never heard John Mayer, and I rarely listen to Clapton. I gave away my Clapton Crossroads box set years ago.
I have nothing against Clapton. He's a great guitarist, and decent singer. But I would rather hear the original versions of the blues songs he covers.
without Clapton, Keith Richards and maybe two other artists, nobody would have ever remembered Robert Johnson....they alone resurrected the Delta blues and dragged it to the mainsteam
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Pawn of the Oppressor Wed, May 20, 2009 6:54:15am |
re: #437 Jewels (AKA Julian)
Morning Gun Pron
Paraphrasing the late, great Jeff Cooper... "The fastest way to piss someone off is to ask 'What's that for?' "
First thought on that is WTF, why? Second thought is, well, some people have more money and/or free time than sense. I can think of better uses for a machine shop.
Third thought is... oh hey, there's text on the page:
Will production be announced at this year's 2006 Shot Show, or will this go the way of an interesting design exercise? We'll see in a dozen days. [Answer: No. It was never seen again, and the company no longer exists. Wonder who has the prototype?]
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 6:54:19am |
Well, here in CT Chris Dodd will now officially have to fight for the Democratic nomination in 2010. This will be the first time since he won office in 1981 that he will face opposition in the primaries. Hopefully whoever wins the Democratic nomination will lose in the general election, but in CT that might be too much to ask for.
For those who don't know, Dodd’s father was also a U.S. Senator. You would think that CT voters would have learned the first time. According to Wikipedia, “Thomas Joseph Dodd… was the first Senator censured by the US Senate since Joseph McCarthy in 1954, and was one of only six people censured by the Senate in the 20th century…. The censure was a condemnation and finding that he had converted campaign funds to his personal accounts and spent the money.”
Like father like son. As always in Washington, follow the money and you will find the corruption. And just like 32 years ago it leads to the Dodd household.
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 6:54:32am |
re: #438 pingjockey
I saw that on the news this morning. People have had enough! The doom and gloom from Taxamento was...we're going to turn prisoners loose, shut schools, fire stations, etc...Maybe they need not to fund useless BS like otter research, pay raises for reps, etc...
f$%^ that shit, doom and gloom my arse. I bet you you could hack 1/3 of the government workforce and actually see a boost in productivity. Scare those donut eating friggin state workers off their ass and actually get them to do something productive. I'm not kidding, if you call any state office 30 min. before quitting time all you get is a busy signal, they put all calls on hold because they want to get out the door when the bell goes off.
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 6:55:50am |
re: #439 Lincolntf
How cold is it there? At any rate jumping into cold water is a mental thing, just don't think about it and do it.
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 6:56:54am |
re: #451 turn
Yep. I lived in San diego for 14 years, while I was in the Navy. Never saw so many drones in state jobs. Hell the whole gov't structure from local to Fed is filled with overpaid folks contibuting NOTHING.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 6:56:55am |
re: #448 albusteve
without Clapton, Keith Richards and maybe two other artists, nobody would have ever remembered Robert Johnson....they alone resurrected the Delta blues and dragged it to the mainsteam
They certainly helped with the blues revival in the 60s, but it's not like they discovered Johnson's 78s and put them on an lp. I think Columbia did that. I think people would have discovered Johnson's music without all of the hype and bullshit selling his soul to the devil stories. People discovered Son House, Blind Blake, Leroy Carr, Charley Patton, Memphis Minnie, etc. without any help from rock stars.
I have nothing against Clapton, I'm just not much into his music.
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Lincolntf Wed, May 20, 2009 6:58:04am |
re: #452 turn
It's about 65, with a steady, cool breeze. The water temp. is about 65 as well. It is definitely all mental, but that first submersion of the "waistline area" is a doozy.
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Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 6:58:36am |
re: #453 MandyManners
I found this on my fortnightly inspection of the cesspit, from 'goddessoftheclassroom':
Good morning, y’all.
Last night I asked about posting a Blogmocracy Prayer List, and those online at the time said yes.
Please let me know of any additions…we’re just getting started.
Blogmocacy Prayer List 5/15/09
Prayers for thanks, praise, comfort, strength, healing, and hope...
It could be an impersonation I suppose, but somehow I doubt it. I just checked and although not banned she does not seem to have posted here for a week or so.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:00:01am |
re: #459 Jimmah
I found this on my fortnightly inspection of the cesspit, from 'goddessoftheclassroom':
It could be an impersonation I suppose, but somehow I doubt it. I just checked and although not banned she does not seem to have posted here for a week or so.
I don't see that as a flounce.
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:00:12am |
re: #458 Lincolntf
My two older boys went swimming in the Entiat river Saturday. Same thing, a week ago that water was snow! Then again they are 15 and 17 so their brains aren't on completely yet!
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 7:00:31am |
re: #458 Lincolntf
It's about 65, with a steady, cool breeze. The water temp. is about 65 as well. It is definitely all mental, but that first submersion of the "waistline area" is a doozy.
Sixty-five? Holy crap. A couple of years ago we went to a Memorial Day pool party. The only problem was, it was in the 70s and rainy. The water temperature was 73. My kids wanted to swim, so I had to go in with them. Damn, it was cold.
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Vicious Babushka Wed, May 20, 2009 7:00:43am |
re: #442 Jimmah
So when was goddessoftheclassroom's big meltdown/flounce-off? I seem to have missed that.
WTF!
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VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 7:01:47am |
re: #459 Jimmah
I found this on my fortnightly inspection of the cesspit, from 'goddessoftheclassroom':
It could be an impersonation I suppose, but somehow I doubt it. I just checked and although not banned she does not seem to have posted here for a week or so.
I am missing something here. What does that mean?
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:01:59am |
Morning, everyone. I have a weird computer doing something I've never seen before: it won't let me into the BIOS, but it boots up fine. Weirod.
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Lincolntf Wed, May 20, 2009 7:02:12am |
re: #463 Ward Cleaver
Yeah, it's amazing what a difference being in the water makes. My house is often around 65 degrees and I'm perfectly comfortable in here.
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Vicious Babushka Wed, May 20, 2009 7:02:26am |
re: #459 Jimmah
I found this on my fortnightly inspection of the cesspit, from 'goddessoftheclassroom':
It could be an impersonation I suppose, but somehow I doubt it. I just checked and although not banned she does not seem to have posted here for a week or so.
What is "blogmocracy"?
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 7:02:31am |
re: #466 pingjockey
Yes, he headed to the oncologist with mom I believe.
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 7:02:48am |
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Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 7:03:20am |
re: #460 MandyManners
I don't see that as a flounce.
I would say simply posting on that rancid turd of a site constitutes a flounce in itself.
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:03:27am |
re: #470 rightside
Thanks. I worry about him and his mom.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 7:03:29am |
re: #463 Ward Cleaver
I wore a sweater to work yesterday. Where is all of that global warming we're supposed to be getting? Did Obama already stop it?
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:03:35am |
re: #465 VegasRick
I am missing something here. What does that mean?
I'm not sure which "cesspit" you are referring to, sir.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:04:28am |
re: #472 Nevergiveup
I don't either, but what is a flounce anyway?
Leaving in a huff.
In times past, it was accompanied by a snap of the head that made the curls bounce, and a quick whirl of the petticoats and skirt.
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VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 7:04:40am |
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:04:47am |
re: #476 vxbush
I'm not sure which "cesspit" you are referring to, sir.
Ah, sorry, VegasRick. I realize you didn't make the comment; I just saw it there. I'm still at a loss, as there seem to be several sites that take such a moniker.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:05:15am |
re: #473 Jimmah
I would say simply posting on that rancid turd of a site constitutes a flounce in itself.
From my understanding, one flounces here only as one leaves.
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midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 7:05:30am |
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 7:06:01am |
CIA head: J'lem knows not to attack Iran
[Link: www.jpost.com...]
Yeah, OK, Fine but last I checked Israeli Military Headquarters was in Tel Aviv?
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:06:20am |
re: #477 vxbush
I don't remember! Only saw the movie once a looong time ago.
Speaking of movies Brad Pitt has a new one coming out about Jewish resistance fighters hunting Nazis.
I'm wondering how Hollyweird is gonna spin it to make the Joooos the bad guys!
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 7:06:21am |
re: #456 Mad Al-Jaffee
They certainly helped with the blues revival in the 60s, but it's not like they discovered Johnson's 78s and put them on an lp. I think Columbia did that. I think people would have discovered Johnson's music without all of the hype and bullshit selling his soul to the devil stories. People discovered Son House, Blind Blake, Leroy Carr, Charley Patton, Memphis Minnie, etc. without any help from rock stars.
I have nothing against Clapton, I'm just not much into his music.
I think you position is a tad harsh...the Crossroads story is lore...it's part of the fabric of the blues, and I don't think anyone really believes it...and with the emergence of pop radio in the early sixties I question if the mainstream ever would have heard of the oldsters...when the Stones first met Muddy Waters he was painting the ceiling at Chess records for pocket change
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 7:06:34am |
re: #478 MandyManners
Leaving in a huff.
In times past, it was accompanied by a snap of the head that made the curls bounce, and a quick whirl of the petticoats and skirt.
Don't get me hot so early in the morning.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 7:06:50am |
re: #482 midwestgak
After midnight?
We're gonna let it all hang out.
The original JJ Cale version is soooo much better than Clapton's cover! :)
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:07:15am |
re: #485 pingjockey
I don't remember! Only saw the movie once a looong time ago.
Speaking of movies Brad Pitt has a new one coming out about Jewish resistance fighters hunting Nazis.
I'm wondering how Hollyweird is gonna spin it to make the Joooos the bad guys!
I only saw a snippet of that, so it looked like yet another war movie but it wasn't clear what the storyline was. Egads, Hollyweird could spin it fourteen ways wrong.
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VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 7:07:23am |
re: #481 MandyManners
From my understanding, one flounces here only as one leaves.
"I once knew a gal from ole ken-tuck"
"She couldn't cook bit she sure could..........................flounce"
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:08:06am |
re: #485 pingjockey
I don't remember! Only saw the movie once a looong time ago.
Speaking of movies Brad Pitt has a new one coming out about Jewish resistance fighters hunting Nazis.
I'm wondering how Hollyweird is gonna spin it to make the Joooos the bad guys!
I thought that he and Jolie were pro-Israel, like her daddy.
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Desert Dog Wed, May 20, 2009 7:08:28am |
Just a drive by post to give all of you the bad news, especially those who have already booked air and hotel for this venue: Chinese sex theme park causes controversy
too bad, it looked soooo good
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:08:36am |
re: #490 vxbush
Yep. I have no trust in Hollyweird to do the right thing.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:08:52am |
re: #487 Nevergiveup
Don't get me hot so early in the morning.
*batting eyelashes as I slowly wave my fan under my eyes*
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 7:09:11am |
re: #486 albusteve
There was a big blues/folk revival in the 60s that had nothing to do with British rock. People like Jim Kweskin, Dave Van Ronk and Spider John Koerner did a lot for American roots music.
We'll have to agree to disagree.
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 7:09:12am |
re: #488 Mad Al-Jaffee
We're gonna let it all hang out.
The original JJ Cale version is soooo much better than Clapton's cover! :)
agreed...too uptempo, changed the whole thing
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:09:44am |
re: #491 VegasRick
"I once knew a gal from ole ken-tuck"
"She couldn't cook bit she sure could..........................flounce"
Oh, my. That's funny.
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:09:55am |
re: #492 MandyManners
I don't know. I know her dad is anti moonbat. And, I have CRS right now...Oh yeah, Jon Voight. Who is angelenas mom?
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 7:09:59am |
re: #485 pingjockey
I don't remember! Only saw the movie once a looong time ago.
Speaking of movies Brad Pitt has a new one coming out about Jewish resistance fighters hunting Nazis.
I'm wondering how Hollyweird is gonna spin it to make the Joooos the bad guys!
I'm looking forward to that movie. It's Quentin Tarantino's new one.
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 7:10:43am |
re: #500 pingjockey
I don't know. I know her dad is anti moonbat. And, I have CRS right now...Oh yeah, Jon Voight. Who is angelenas mom?
Some French chick?
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Mr. In get Mr. Out Wed, May 20, 2009 7:11:03am |
Iran test-fires another missile. Someone has to stop these insane bastards.
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Ojoe Wed, May 20, 2009 7:11:13am |
Nature break.
Good Morning All.
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:11:30am |
re: #502 Nevergiveup
No frakkin idea! She must've been a knock out though!
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:11:32am |
re: #455 pingjockey
Yep. I lived in San diego for 14 years, while I was in the Navy. Never saw so many drones in state jobs. Hell the whole gov't structure from local to Fed is filled with overpaid folks contibuting NOTHING.
Back now. You got that right. Hey, did I ever tell you my FIL was a marine and stationed in San Diego? My BIL was born on Coronado Island.
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MrSilverDragon Wed, May 20, 2009 7:11:37am |
re: #501 Mad Al-Jaffee
I'm looking forward to that movie. It's Quentin Tarantino's new one.
Yes, Inglorious Basterds. Looks like a bloody escapade of a movie. I'm willing to give it a chance.
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J.S. Wed, May 20, 2009 7:11:59am |
re: #484 Nevergiveup
Perhaps the CIA head used the term J'lem as opposed to "Zionist entity." (the "I" word being anathema, and not wishing to enrage any, and one must always keep one's masters happy).
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:12:31am |
re: #505 Ojoe
Thanks for that. I need to do a search and See if someone has a cam in the Cascades somewhere.
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:13:01am |
re: #458 Lincolntf
It's about 65, with a steady, cool breeze. The water temp. is about 65 as well. It is definitely all mental, but that first submersion of the "waistline area" is a doozy.
Ha, things do tend to shrivel at that point.
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BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:13:14am |
re: #500 pingjockey
I don't know. I know her dad is anti moonbat. And, I have CRS right now...Oh yeah, Jon Voight. Who is angelenas mom?
Heh. I was at a comedy club once & Patton Oswald was doing a bit on how he hated the "origins" stories of the Star Wars prequels. He asked the audience "You guys like Angelina Jolie? Well, do you want to see a picture of Jon Voight's junk? That's her origin!"
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:13:29am |
re: #508 MrSilverDragon
Yes, Inglorious Basterds. Looks like a bloody escapade of a movie. I'm willing to give it a chance.
Oh. So it might be okay, you're saying? Fine. But I never got into the whole "Kill Bill" weirdness.
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Lincolntf Wed, May 20, 2009 7:13:39am |
Just checked the thermometers. Air temp is 61 degrees (with a very chilly breeze) and the water temp is all the way up to 68. Tomorrow is looking better and better.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:14:13am |
re: #500 pingjockey
I don't know. I know her dad is anti moonbat. And, I have CRS right now...Oh yeah, Jon Voight. Who is angelenas mom?
Wiki says it's Marcia Lynne Bertrand.
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:14:15am |
re: #516 Lincolntf
Just checked the thermometers. Air temp is 61 degrees (with a very chilly breeze) and the water temp is all the way up to 68. Tomorrow is looking better and better.
Get it to 80, and I'm there. :D
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VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 7:14:58am |
re: #516 Lincolntf
Just checked the thermometers. Air temp is 61 degrees (with a very chilly breeze) and the water temp is all the way up to 68. Tomorrow is looking better and better.
68 is f***ing cold!
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:15:39am |
re: #518 MandyManners
Well, crap. No idea who that is.
Thanks for looking that up Mandy.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:15:40am |
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Pawn of the Oppressor Wed, May 20, 2009 7:16:00am |
re: #504 Mr. In get Mr. Out
Iran test-fires another missile. Someone has to stop these insane bastards.
They might only be SAYING they fired a missile. Where's the proof?
I don't doubt it because I want to diminish a threat - I doubt it because it's a tin-pisspot ratfuck of a government represented by a wretched little Jew-hating shit, and they're not above BS'ing just to make the news, especially since Bibi met with Obama and they're out of the headlines.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:16:22am |
re: #501 Mad Al-Jaffee
I'm looking forward to that movie. It's Quentin Tarantino's new one.
How many ways will the actors use "fuck"?
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:16:23am |
re: #440 ilzito guacamolito
Hey il, I really liked that movie. Have you, well dumb question, ever seen Scent of a Woman? The two plots are exactly the same IMO.
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 7:16:40am |
re: #523 MandyManners
French-Canadian.
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
There is definitely a resemblence there.
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:16:55am |
re: #524 NJDhockeyfan
Mornin'.
I wish these pols would quit comparing their spending to drunken sailors. I was one of those and we spent our own money!
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 7:17:12am |
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Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 7:18:10am |
re: #469 Alouette
'Blogmocracy' is the laughably ugly neologism the cretins at LGF2 came up with to describe their site.
I found an earlier post - it seems it is goddessoftheclassroom.
I just didn’t feel I had that much in common with the majority of posters. I still care a great dear for them, but I wasn’t happy–I didn’t feel honest with them or myself.
Apparently she's much happier hanging out with - and praying for - eurofascist sympathisers, ethnic cleansing proponents and the most intensely stupid collection of creationists in the blogosphere. More at home posting among obsessed LGF haters than LGF itself. Lovely eh?
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:18:19am |
Oh, man, some days hot tea just seeps into your soul and restarts your day.
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BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:18:57am |
re: #532 vxbush
Oh, man, some days hot tea just seeps into your soul and restarts your day.
And some days it spills on the front of your pants.
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VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 7:19:05am |
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:19:05am |
re: #467 vxbush
Morning, everyone. I have a weird computer doing something I've never seen before: it won't let me into the BIOS, but it boots up fine. Weirod.
I think there is a word for that, symBIOSys or something. Morning Vx, hey what about that election? yes ...
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:19:08am |
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:19:26am |
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BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:19:32am |
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:19:37am |
re: #531 Jimmah
'Blogmocracy' is the laughably ugly neologism the cretins at LGF2 came up with to describe their site.
I found an earlier post - it seems it is goddessoftheclassroom.
Apparently she's much happier hanging out with - and praying for - eurofascist sympathisers, ethnic cleansing proponents and the most intensely stupid collection of creationists in the blogosphere. More at home posting among obsessed LGF haters than LGF itself. Lovely eh?
I think you may be lumping a bit too much there. Yes, the site has included many characters who are disreputable, but it has become more just an Anti-LGF site. I have a great deal of respect for GoTC.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:19:42am |
re: #531 Jimmah
'Blogmocracy' is the laughably ugly neologism the cretins at LGF2 came up with to describe their site.
I found an earlier post - it seems it is goddessoftheclassroom.
Apparently she's much happier hanging out with - and praying for - eurofascist sympathisers, ethnic cleansing proponents and the most intensely stupid collection of creationists in the blogosphere. More at home posting among obsessed LGF haters than LGF itself. Lovely eh?
I'm curious, how do you know it was goddess? Was the comment signed that way? I'm a bit confused, isn't she still a member of LGF.
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saberry0530 Wed, May 20, 2009 7:20:15am |
re: #538 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Watch your fucking language!
You fucking forgot to say fucking please
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 7:20:22am |
re: #526 MandyManners
How many ways will the actors use "fuck"?
Not as many ways as you can.
/ducking now
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 7:20:27am |
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Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 7:20:53am |
re: #501 Mad Al-Jaffee
I'm looking forward to that movie. It's Quentin Tarantino's new one.
The trailer is awesome.
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:20:59am |
re: #478 MandyManners
I didn't know that. Been here 5 min and already learned something.
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:20:59am |
re: #535 turn
I think there is a word for that, symBIOSys or something. Morning Vx, hey what about that election? yes ...
You mean California's? What did they expect? "Yes, please. Take all our money. We don't need it." Crikey. They wasted their money trying to get stupid propositions passed instead of *thinking about cutting down the budget*.
Why governments think they never have to stop spending money like regular people or companies is beyond me.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:21:06am |
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Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 7:21:08am |
re: #531 Jimmah
That's the most disappointing thing I've seen in awhile.
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VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 7:21:12am |
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 7:21:12am |
re: #540 Walter L. Newton
her account has not been blocked, and her last post(s) were on Thursday, the 14th, she posted the prayer list.
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BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:21:27am |
re: #543 Ward Cleaver
Not as many ways as you can.
/ducking now
Like Denis Leary said, "'Fuck' is like 'Aloha' - it can mean anything. It's a fuckin' great word."
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pingjockey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:21:36am |
Later folks! Have a fucking great mother fucking day!
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 7:21:39am |
re: #538 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
One of the best scenes in The Wire was (I think in season 1) where Bunk and McNulty revisit a crime scene, and the only words spoken are variations of "fuck." I'd post a clip, but I can't access YouTube at work.
| 556 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:21:50am |
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Mr. In get Mr. Out Wed, May 20, 2009 7:21:59am |
re: #525 Pawn of the Oppressor
That's true. I didn't look into it, but, I assume, we'll know more later.
| 560 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 7:22:24am |
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BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:23:14am |
re: #555 Mad Al-Jaffee
One of the best scenes in The Wire was (I think in season 1) where Bunk and McNulty revisit a crime scene, and the only words spoken are variations of "fuck." I'd post a clip, but I can't access YouTube at work.
My favorite scene in Planes, Trains & Automobiles is when Steve Martin is at the rental car counter - he uses "Fuck" 17 times in about 2 minutes.
| 562 |
Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 7:23:33am |
re: #539 vxbush
I think you may be lumping a bit too much there. Yes, the site has included many characters who are disreputable, but it has become more just an Anti-LGF site..
What absolute garbage.
| 563 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 7:23:50am |
Okay.... there is lots of fucking going on and goddessoftheclassroom is posting at the stalker blog.
I need a drink.
| 564 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:23:51am |
LGF2 is known for hijacking nics from here. They've done that to Charles, Kilgore, Sharmuta, NYNana and--I think--me.
| 565 |
J.S. Wed, May 20, 2009 7:23:58am |
re: #540 Walter L. Newton
It could be a prank, a "joke" done by some impersonator...
| 566 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:24:04am |
re: #551 rightside
her account has not been blocked, and her last post(s) were on Thursday, the 14th, she posted the prayer list.
Ok, that's a start, she's not blocked here. Is she really posting something like that over there, or are we missing something here?
Just interested, because she's been around here a long time.
I'm concerned, but I'm interested in facts.
| 567 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 7:24:05am |
Wa-hoo! We were part of the 19% of the California electorate who turned out to vote yesterday and man, it felt good. (Up yours, Arnie!) For once it looks like the idiots in this state have turned fiscally responsible, unless all those absentee ballots make a difference. Somehow I think not -- even my mother and aunt, liberals both, voted down all of the propositions save the last one -- no raises for the legislature when there's a deficit. Although it will probably backfire on us -- if it looks like there'll be a deficit, I bet the politicians will just raise taxes to cover it (for that is their M.O.).
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ilzito guacamolito Wed, May 20, 2009 7:24:19am |
re: #527 turn
Hey il, I really liked that movie. Have you, well dumb question, ever seen Scent of a Woman? The two plots are exactly the same IMO.
You are right. They are quite similar.
| 571 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:25:01am |
re: #565 J.S.
It could be a prank, a "joke" done by some impersonator...
I don't know, but that's why I asked. Jimmah, can you answer my question. Are you sure it was her? How do you know?
| 572 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 7:25:09am |
re: #564 MandyManners
LGF2 is known for hijacking nics from here. They've done that to Charles, Kilgore, Sharmuta, NYNana and--I think--me.
Fuck them!
| 573 |
vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 7:25:31am |
re: #562 Jimmah
What absolute garbage.
Okay, fine, don't believe me. I'll be honest--I don't visit the other sites, because I have no interest. But I'm fairly certain that goddess is not a eurofascist and is not a sympathizer.
Okay, now i really have to go.
| 574 |
MrSilverDragon Wed, May 20, 2009 7:25:31am |
re: #561 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
My favorite scene in Planes, Trains & Automobiles is when Steve Martin is at the rental car counter - he uses "Fuck" 17 times in about 2 minutes.
My favorite scene from that movie is when they're travelling on the wrong side of the highway, and the car on the other side is keeping pace with them and screaming to Martin & Candy's characters, "You're going the wrong way! You're going to kill someone!" all the while the characters are oblivious. I was in stitches.
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rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 7:26:01am |
re: #566 Walter L. Newton
Me too...I hope it's not her, but let's find out the facts first. She is a teacher, and I saw a misspelling in that post...everyone makes mistakes but...
Could be a nicjack. I believe her school year is over, so she may be taking a break.
| 577 |
Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 7:26:17am |
re: #564 MandyManners
LGF2 is known for hijacking nics from here. They've done that to Charles, Kilgore, Sharmuta, NYNana and--I think--me.
You can tell when they do that. They're not especially clever these folk. A convincing impersonation is way beyond their 'talents'. No, I've read a few of goddess's comments over there now and it's definitely her.
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Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 7:26:19am |
re: #539 vxbush
I think you may be lumping a bit too much there. Yes, the site has included many characters who are disreputable, but it has become more just an Anti-LGF site. I have a great deal of respect for GoTC.
Uh- no. The stalker site isn't much more than an LGF bashing site. Sure- they put up other threads.... that get three comments. The only threads that get a lot of action are the ones ripping on LGF.
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:26:36am |
re: #571 Walter L. Newton
I don't know, but that's why I asked. Jimmah, can you answer my question. Are you sure it was her? How do you know?
Did you see my No. 564? Impersonation is SOP over there.
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:26:42am |
re: #549 Sharmuta
That's the most disappointing thing I've seen in awhile.
I followed that upthread, I'm shocked too.
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ilzito guacamolito Wed, May 20, 2009 7:26:59am |
re: #540 Walter L. Newton
There you are! We lost all power here at work yesterday and barely had time to save my work before shutting down. I just wanted to reply to you, bcz I had a feeling my post might be misinterpreted.
re: #55 Walter L. Newton
Fine, address his remark about the fossil. Scientist Rush. That's the real issue here. He's making statements he know NOTHING about, with in 24 hours of this discovery being announced to the general public.
I was merely pointing out that Rush calls himself the ‘leader of the GOP’, bcz that is what the MSM says and he’s pointing out that they all have the same talking points. The MSM has been playing the GOP against itself by asking whether Rush and Cheney are really the face they want to put on, yadda, yadda, yadda.
As for the fossil, as a listener of his program for many years, I had no doubt that he was a creationist although I do not recall him ever coming out and saying it. I certainly part company with him on that issue, as well as, many others.
I must credit him for steering me to this very blog years ago. The times I heard him reference LGF he had nothing but praise for Charles.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 7:27:01am |
Shut you'e fucking face, uncle fucker,
You're a boner biting bastard, uncle fucker
| 583 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:27:10am |
re: #575 rightside
Me too...I hope it's not her, but let's find out the facts first. She is a teacher, and I saw a misspelling in that post...everyone makes mistakes but...
Could be a nicjack. I believe her school year is over, so she may be taking a break.
I agree. If Jimmah has some more info, I wish they would post it. Jimmah seemed so sure it was her, how does Jimmah know that?
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:27:18am |
re: #577 Jimmah
You can tell when they do that. They're not especially clever these folk. A convincing impersonation is way beyond their 'talents'. No, I've read a few of goddess's comments over there now and it's definitely her.
I don't believe it.
| 585 |
rightside Wed, May 20, 2009 7:27:21am |
re: #574 MrSilverDragon
That was hiliarious! I loved the part where the car burned, and they were sitting on the wire mesh of the seat, and one of them said, my ass feels like a whopper! LOL
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Spare O'Lake Wed, May 20, 2009 7:29:00am |
Repost from dead thread:
The Creationists should have quit while they were ahead.
Reasonable people, including scientists, are prepared to allow for the possibility that God created the universe by causing the Big Bang or whatever else science might view as the "beginning".
Moreover, reasonable people, including scientists, are even willing to accommodate and accept that people may honestly believe, as a matter of faith, that God decreed all the laws of physics, biology, chemistry, thermodynamics, gravity, and every single other natural law in the universe.
But for some reason this is not good enough for the Creationists. They insist, in addition to the foregoing, that evolution is a bogus theory which is inconsistent with their religious belief that God also created each living species separately.
And then, to top it off, the Creationists insist on ramming their beliefs down the throats of everyone else, by hijacking school curricula and now by attempting to hijack the GOP. And of course by purging from the schools and the party anyone who dissents from their beliefs.
These idealogues may have more in common with the Taliban than with their fellow citizens. And they will eventually suffer the consequences.
| 589 |
opnion Wed, May 20, 2009 7:29:05am |
Good morning all. Man lots of F bombs being dropped on LGF today.
Sounds like Governor Blago & wife Pottymouth Patti having a conversation.
It really fucking does.
| 590 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:29:15am |
re: #579 MandyManners
Did you see my No. 564? Impersonation is SOP over there.
I got that, but Jimmah made the comment as if Jimmah was sure it was her, and I am just curious how Jimmah knows that.
If Jimmah can't be sure of that, then we shouldn't assume that it is goddess until we have more info.
Does anyone have her email and can email her and ask?
| 591 |
MrSilverDragon Wed, May 20, 2009 7:29:17am |
re: #586 turn
This is a first for turn, a fuck thread. ha
While I can be as salty as the best of them, I refuse to say fuck...
err... DAMNIT!
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:29:44am |
re: #569 ilzito guacamolito
You are right. They are quite similar.
Well in keeping with the theme, Fuck you too!
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MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:30:24am |
re: #590 Walter L. Newton
I got that, but Jimmah made the comment as if Jimmah was sure it was her, and I am just curious how Jimmah knows that.
If Jimmah can't be sure of that, then we shouldn't assume that it is goddess until we have more info.
Does anyone have her email and can email her and ask?
I do but I hesitate to ask. In fact, I just composed a note to her but I cancelled it.
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Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 7:30:33am |
re: #577 Jimmah
You can tell when they do that. They're not especially clever these folk. A convincing impersonation is way beyond their 'talents'. No, I've read a few of goddess's comments over there now and it's definitely her.
Goddess had a way of taking off whenever a creationist thread came up. It was obvious to me, at least, they made her uncomfortable. If she's saying she feels she doesn't have anything in common with us any more, my guess would be that's the reason. Sad she'd just slip away and not even say anything to us before turning to psychos.
| 597 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:30:34am |
re: #593 turn
That was a quote from Scent of a Woman btw, no insult intended il.
| 598 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 7:31:12am |
re: #586 turn
This is a first for turn, a fuck thread. ha
We Irish invented that word, you know.
Nobody uses the word "fuck" like the Irish... we've elevated it to an art form.
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NJDhockeyfan Wed, May 20, 2009 7:31:13am |
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Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 7:31:39am |
re: #595 MandyManners
I do but I hesitate to ask. In fact, I just composed a note to her but I cancelled it.
Why? Just ask her.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:31:51am |
re: #577 Jimmah
You can tell when they do that. They're not especially clever these folk. A convincing impersonation is way beyond their 'talents'. No, I've read a few of goddess's comments over there now and it's definitely her.
While nothing is impossible, your opinion is only that, opinion, since you have no actual proof.
I know some Lizards have personally emailed goddess, and maybe someone could email her and simply ask her outright, or else, maybe she will post again here at some point and someone can ask.
Until then, this is only a rumor.
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BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:32:10am |
I was at a party once & a friend, who uses profanity like a sculptor uses clay, said that he wants to write a children's book about his cats. The whole party fell silent - expect for me, who said "What's the title - The Cutest Fucking Cat in The Whole Fucking World?"
| 604 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 7:32:21am |
re: #588 Spare O'Lake
Ten thousand updings.
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KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 7:32:39am |
OT:
I know there are several tech junkies here, so I'll ask y'all. I'm looking to buy a GPS so I can start geocaching with the kids. I need something inexpensive, but it doesn't need to serve any purpose other than geocaching. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
| 608 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 7:32:50am |
Another sign of the GOP in disarray....
There's no GOP challenger on the horizon, but another Nevada poll is showing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) very, very vulnerable back home.
(R)s could pick off the Senate Majority leader and they've got their thumb up the wazoo.
GAH!
| 609 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:33:22am |
re: #598 Irish Rose
We Irish invented that word, you know.
Nobody uses the word "fuck" like the Irish... we've elevated it to an art form.
It's Germanic in origin.
| 610 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:33:33am |
I just read the most recent thread at the stalker site.
I have NEVER seen gotc use the word "y'all" here. NEVER.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:33:38am |
re: #596 Sharmuta
Goddess had a way of taking off whenever a creationist thread came up. It was obvious to me, at least, they made her uncomfortable. If she's saying she feels she doesn't have anything in common with us any more, my guess would be that's the reason. Sad she'd just slip away and not even say anything to us before turning to psychos.
Sharm, we have no absolute proof of this as of yet. And considering we do know that it's a fact that these folks nic-hijack, I say we need more info, or else, just let it drop.
I think your assumption is way beyond the available proof at this time.
| 613 |
Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 7:34:09am |
re: #590 Walter L. Newton
I did mention the possiblity of impersonation in my first post on the subject. But I've ruled that out. When they impersonate, its stupid, unconvincing, and done for the most juvenile effect. These posts by 'goddess' look like the real deal to me.
Laters
| 614 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:34:12am |
back to fucking work for me.
| 615 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:34:23am |
re: #598 Irish Rose
We Irish invented that word, you know.
Nobody uses the word "fuck" like the Irish... we've elevated it to an art form.
Morning Rose, really? I didn't know that.
| 616 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 7:34:34am |
re: #612 Walter L. Newton
Sharm, we have no absolute proof of this as of yet. And considering we do know that it's a fact that these folks nic-hijack, I say we need more info, or else, just let it drop.
I think your assumption is way beyond the available proof at this time.
agreed...it's a needless bad vibe
| 617 |
ilzito guacamolito Wed, May 20, 2009 7:34:42am |
re: #593 turn
Well in keeping with the theme, Fuck you too!
Otto from A Fish Called Wanda comes to mind. After a verbal tirade against John Cleese and being called a true vulgarian, Kevin Kline says, 'You're the vulgarian, you fuck!'
Fuck off, turn.
| 618 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 7:34:47am |
re: #610 MandyManners
I just read the most recent thread at the stalker site.
I have NEVER seen gotc use the word "y'all" here. NEVER.
I agree- but then, where has she been?
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Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:35:06am |
re: #607 Sharmuta
Why hasn't she posted since May 14?
She's a teacher, it's possible it's almost the end of the school year and she is busy or else she is done with school and taking a break or a vacation.
Once again, assumptions, no proof.
| 620 |
lawhawk Wed, May 20, 2009 7:35:12am |
This is a message from Notify NYC. Notification 1 05/20/2009 at 10:30 AM. Fleet Week event today includes a low elevation military flyover up the Hudson River, north from the Verrazano Bridge.
Air Force One is not expected to be among the aircraft engaged in the flyby, which coincides with Fleet Week.
| 621 |
Digital Display Wed, May 20, 2009 7:35:34am |
re: #610 MandyManners
I just read the most recent thread at the stalker site.
I have NEVER seen gotc use the word "y'all" here. NEVER.
Good Morning Lizards!
That would not be like GOTC to use the word y'all.. She is very proper in her English...
| 622 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 7:35:41am |
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned on Tuesday that a nuclear Iran would spark an arms race in Middle East.
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
And you went to School for how many years to figure that out?
| 623 |
KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 7:36:48am |
re: #607 Sharmuta
Why hasn't she posted since May 14?
Let's give her the benefit of the doubt. We all have lives outside of LGF.
| 624 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:37:11am |
re: #618 Sharmuta
See...
re: #619 Walter L. Newton
Maybe?
Considering how much you like to deal with fact, I can't believe you are just using vague assumptions and sounding like you are already convinced that she has jumped the shark.
Like I say, it's certainly not possible, but until we have proof, we can't say it's a for sure thing.
Odd reaction from you IMO.
| 625 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 7:37:25am |
re: #622 Nevergiveup
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned on Tuesday that a nuclear Iran would spark an arms race in Middle East.
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
And you went to School for how many years to figure that out?
Some staffer's gonna' lose his job for slipping her the worst case memo, and not the best case memo.
| 627 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 7:38:06am |
May I politely suggest that we give Goddess a break until someone hears from her on this matter?
She is a dear friend to many of us here, and we owe her that.
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:38:06am |
re: #610 MandyManners
I just read the most recent thread at the stalker site.
I have NEVER seen gotc use the word "y'all" here. NEVER.
Please email her and get this thing straightened out MM. thanks, turn
| 629 |
KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 7:38:15am |
Dang, no comments on geocaching equipment. No geocachers in the house?
| 630 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:38:40am |
re: #600 Sharmuta
Why? Just ask her.
If I do, I will treat is as a private communication and not say a word here either way.
| 631 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:39:31am |
re: #618 Sharmuta
I agree- but then, where has she been?
If it's the end of the school year, she's probably very busy with her students and her own kids.
| 632 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:39:38am |
re: #627 Irish Rose
May I politely suggest that we give Goddess a break until someone hears from her on this matter?
She is a dear friend to many of us here, and we owe her that.
I agree 100 percent, and that is what I have been saying in my last few comments. Considering that most Lizards are so concerned with FACTS here, I am amazed at the reaction that I am seeing her this morning.
It's really twilight zone this morning...
| 633 |
Lincolntf Wed, May 20, 2009 7:39:57am |
re: #629 KansasMom
I've been trying to get the wife to participate in Geocaching ever since I first heard of it. She doesn't really get the point of it, but I'm thinking we'll give it a go some time this summer.
| 634 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:40:34am |
re: #621 HoosierHoops
Good Morning Lizards!
That would not be like GOTC to use the word y'all.. She is very proper in her English...
That word is a colloquialism and is standard English in many minds. However, I've never seen her use it here. She's not Southern.
| 635 |
Spare O'Lake Wed, May 20, 2009 7:41:13am |
re: #618 Sharmuta
I agree- but then, where has she been?
Probably on holiday for a week, or something.
She definitely gets every possible benefit of the doubt in my book.
Fuck LGF2.
| 636 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:41:27am |
re: #617 ilzito guacamolito
Hey I didn't know you were a woman until I clicked on your avatar just now. turn would never talk that way to a woman (hey I got a bridge for sale). ha btw never seen that movie wanda.
| 637 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:42:53am |
re: #623 KansasMom
Let's give her the benefit of the doubt. We all have lives outside of LGF.
Thanks for tha comment mom, you are exactly right.
| 638 |
MrSilverDragon Wed, May 20, 2009 7:43:41am |
re: #636 turn
Hey I didn't know you were a woman until I clicked on your avatar just now. turn would never talk that way to a woman (hey I got a bridge for sale). ha btw never seen that movie wanda.
A Fish Called Wanda is well worth a watch. It's almost Monty Python, but it manages to hold its own with its humor. I definitely recommend it.
| 639 |
ilzito guacamolito Wed, May 20, 2009 7:44:37am |
re: #636 turn
Hey I didn't know you were a woman until I clicked on your avatar just now. turn would never talk that way to a woman (hey I got a bridge for sale). ha btw never seen that movie wanda.
Is it a nice bridge and where is it?
| 640 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 7:45:15am |
BTW, I'm still updating my blogroll.
Does anyone have a blog that they'd like me to link to?
| 641 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 7:45:17am |
re: #638 MrSilverDragon
A Fish Called Wanda is well worth a watch. It's almost Monty Python, but it manages to hold its own with its humor. I definitely recommend it.
"Disappointed!"
Great movie!
| 642 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:45:34am |
re: #637 turn
Thanks for tha comment mom, you are exactly right.
It's a bit scary that in a few comments, goddess is suddenly being burned at the stake, and we have NO proof of anything, just ONE comment from someone who can't back up the assumption with any facts.
Gosh, why the witch hunt? Unbelievable.
| 643 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:45:38am |
I just don't see gotc posting on that site. It is filled with rabid hatred toward Charles. The most recent thread has a nasty swipe at NYNana.
| 644 |
haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 7:45:58am |
re: #607 Sharmuta
Why hasn't she posted since May 14?
I recall getting a wierd blast-o-gram from her in the threads about two weeks ago, and I just let it go. Things seemed okay after that, but I've had a nagging "what-was-up-with-that?" feeling. I don't recall what it was about--I'll go take a look.
IIRC, it was evolution, but I'm not sure.
| 645 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 7:46:03am |
this oughta stir up some controversy...tee it up!
[Link: www.knoxnews.com...]
| 646 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 7:47:23am |
"You Can't Take It With You" is on. I don't have to work until this evening. Major cool.
How does one fight like a "circle saw"?
| 647 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:47:31am |
re: #638 MrSilverDragon
I'll keep that in mind. We were talking about similarities between Saving Forester and Scent of a Woman. Same basic plot, they are both great movies.
| 649 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 7:47:56am |
I agree Walter, I'm really uncomfortable with the tone of this conversation.
It's terribly unfair to attack someone who has been such a loving and supportive friend to all of us here, without any evidence.
| 650 |
J.S. Wed, May 20, 2009 7:47:58am |
re: #629 KansasMom
There's a Wiki article which recommends an inexpensive GPS unit especially made for geocaching -- the Garmin Geomate.jr ...here's a link to the wiki site (if you haven't seen it...if you scroll down to the "tips" section the article discusses the different GPS models available..) (Personally, I haven't done geocaching...so can't give any personal recommendations).
| 651 |
opnion Wed, May 20, 2009 7:48:18am |
A woman is suing Chuckie Cheese claiming that the Rat grabbed her breast. Can't make it up.
| 652 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 7:48:59am |
re: #642 Walter L. Newton
It's a bit scary that in a few comments, goddess is suddenly being burned at the stake, and we have NO proof of anything, just ONE comment from someone who can't back up the assumption with any facts.
Gosh, why the witch hunt? Unbelievable.
Hey Walter, I agree with you. I shouldn't have assumed it really was goddess, I'm just saying if it was it won't matter to me.
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BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:49:15am |
re: #638 MrSilverDragon
A Fish Called Wanda is well worth a watch. It's almost Monty Python, but it manages to hold its own with its humor. I definitely recommend it.
Asshooooole!
| 654 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 7:49:21am |
re: #619 Walter L. Newton
the end of the school year and she is busy
THE most likely scenario, IMHO. Tomorrow and Friday are the last days of school here in most of Georgia. My wife and I are volunteering at our sons school to help teachers get final exam grades in. Teachers this time of year are SWAMPED
| 655 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 7:49:34am |
re: #643 MandyManners
I just don't see gotc posting on that site. It is filled with rabid hatred toward Charles. The most recent thread has a nasty swipe at NYNana.
Somebody taking a swipe at NYNana?
*rolls up sleeves*
Let me at 'em!
*spit*
| 656 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 7:49:49am |
| 657 |
bosforus Wed, May 20, 2009 7:50:17am |
re: #651 opnion
A woman is suing Chuckie Cheese claiming that the Rat grabbed her breast. Can't make it up.
Someone oughtta tell Chuckie that the cottage cheese is usually found on the back side.
*ducks and runs*
| 658 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 7:50:29am |
re: #646 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
"You Can't Take It With You" is on. I don't have to work until this evening. Major cool.
How does one fight like a "circle saw"?
buzzing around, I guess
| 660 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 7:51:17am |
re: #650 J.S.
There's a Wiki article which recommends an inexpensive GPS unit especially made for geocaching -- the Garmin Geomate.jr ...here's a link to the wiki site (if you haven't seen it...if you scroll down to the "tips" section the article discusses the different GPS models available..) (Personally, I haven't done geocaching...so can't give any personal recommendations).
Many moons ago I did orienteering.
GPS is cheating....
;-P
| 661 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:51:35am |
re: #655 jcm
Somebody taking a swipe at NYNana?
*rolls up sleeves*
Let me at 'em!
*spit*
Thank goodness Savage has left me alone. For some reason, though, he's still ragging on Nana.
| 662 |
Digital Display Wed, May 20, 2009 7:51:58am |
re: #643 MandyManners
I just don't see gotc posting on that site. It is filled with rabid hatred toward Charles. The most recent thread has a nasty swipe at NYNana.
One time I was in a chat with a lizard and a few days later he emailed me to let me know our chat was quoted out of Context and it became a thread on LGF2. creepy..
| 663 |
haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 7:52:12am |
The most recent thing I have from her was a big ol' hug. I found the thing I was looking for, but it certainly hasn't come up again. If we were all to be hanged for individual comments, Mandy would have shot me by now (started off on the wrong foot).
| 664 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 7:52:17am |
re: #643 MandyManners
I am calling shenanigans on it. Not even going to look. I'm starting to get pissed.
People attacking Goddess? Here?
NO FUCKING WAY! STOP IT!
| 665 |
Lincolntf Wed, May 20, 2009 7:52:55am |
re: #650 J.S.
I know you weren't talking to me, but thanks for the link. I bookmarked it and will show it to my wife so she understands what I'm talking about when I mention geocaching.
| 667 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 7:52:57am |
I'm gonna' sign off on this account to go to my alternative account so that I can starting checking off the 489 links I sent the day before yesterday. bbiab
| 668 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 7:53:17am |
I just photoblogged a nice photo from my trip to Ireland, for those of you who need moment of emotional respite and temporary refuge from the rampant fuckery.
| 669 |
J.S. Wed, May 20, 2009 7:53:30am |
re: #660 jcm
Yeah, those were the days...(map and compass -- and a heck of a lot cheaper than a GPS unit)...
| 670 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 7:53:31am |
re: #664 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Killgore too!
| 671 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 7:53:44am |
re: #603 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
re: #638 MrSilverDragon
A Fish Called Wanda is well worth a watch. It's almost Monty Python, but it manages to hold its own with its humor. I definitely recommend it.
Wanda: You stupid ape!
Otto: Apes don't read Nietzche!
Wanda: Yes they do, Otto, they just don't understand it.
| 672 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 7:53:53am |
re: #664 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I am calling shenanigans on it. Not even going to look. I'm starting to get pissed.
People attacking Goddess? Here?
NO FUCKING WAY! STOP IT!
What FBV said.
| 673 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 7:54:40am |
re: #664 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I am calling shenanigans on it. Not even going to look. I'm starting to get pissed.
People attacking Goddess? Here?
NO FUCKING WAY! STOP IT!
Attacking and making assumptions when they have no absolute proof. And guess what, we may never have any proof. But if we don't, then we are going to have to let it go.
Otherwise, it WILL become a thread on the anti-lgf blogs and it will only result in use looking like jerks.
| 674 |
haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 7:55:05am |
re: #662 HoosierHoops
One time I was in a chat with a lizard and a few days later he emailed me to let me know our chat was quoted out of Context and it became a thread on LGF2. creepy..
Shar, didn't you get caught in one of those years ago? In fact, I think that was my first acquaintance with you--a discussion where you ripped some idiot for that in the lounge.
| 675 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 7:55:06am |
| 677 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 7:55:58am |
re: #673 Walter L. Newton
Attacking and making assumptions when they have no absolute proof. And guess what, we may never have any proof. But if we don't, then we are going to have to let it go.
Otherwise, it WILL become a thread on the anti-lgf blogs and it will only result in use looking like jerks.
it already has here...there have been about fifty posts after the fact...I say let it go, as in drop the matter
| 678 |
laZardo Wed, May 20, 2009 7:56:08am |
re: #666 Iron Fist
I find the best way to "discredit" the pro-gun viewpoint is to reiterate that same viewpoint sarcastically. "If people had more guns, there'd be less shootings in this country!"
/90k Philippine Pesos (approx. $1800) to get a gun permit here. WTF.
| 679 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 7:56:09am |
re: #670 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Me too what? The Stalker blog? They put up a thread about me a couple times a week. They're so dull that even I don't read them most of the time.
| 680 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 7:56:16am |
re: #673 Walter L. Newton
Attacking and making assumptions when they have no absolute proof. And guess what, we may never have any proof. But if we don't, then we are going to have to let it go.
Otherwise, it WILL become a thread on the anti-lgf blogs and it will only result in use looking like jerks.
I strongly suggest the person attacking and making the assumptions give as strong of an apology, and as public WHEN the assumptuions are proven false ,,,
Hows that for fairness?
| 682 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 7:56:37am |
re: #664 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I am calling shenanigans on it. Not even going to look. I'm starting to get pissed.
People attacking Goddess? Here?
NO FUCKING WAY! STOP IT!
No one is attacking her. Perhaps I've gotten too cynical, but after seeing the number of people who can turn around and attack Charles and others here, I don't doubt that people can surprise us.
I will wait and see what happens.
| 684 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 7:56:55am |
| 685 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 7:57:11am |
re: #674 haakondahl
Shar, didn't you get caught in one of those years ago? In fact, I think that was my first acquaintance with you--a discussion where you ripped some idiot for that in the lounge.
Honey- the stalkers love to stalk me.
| 686 |
opnion Wed, May 20, 2009 7:57:35am |
THe Senate is trying to join the House in voting in the affirmative in creating a bipartisan commission to honor Ronald Regan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Russ Feingold is blocking the vote because he is not being allowed to attach an unrelateed amendment.
| 687 |
reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 7:57:57am |
re: #679 Killgore Trout
Me too what? The Stalker blog? They put up a thread about me a couple times a week. They're so dull that even I don't read them most of the time.
FBV, I think, wants people to recognize your deeds as re: your neighbor, and get off your back.
| 688 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 7:57:59am |
| 689 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 7:58:19am |
re: #675 Ford_Prefect
"B..B..Ba...Bastard!"
"Oh my God, it's K-k-k-ken! He's coming to k-k-kill me!"
-- I really think Otto (Kevin Kline) had all the best lines in that movie.
| 690 |
KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 7:58:23am |
re: #638 MrSilverDragon
A Fish Called Wanda is well worth a watch. It's almost Monty Python, but it manages to hold its own with its humor. I definitely recommend it.
Its one of those movies I can always turn to if I need a good laugh. Worth buying the DVD!
| 691 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 7:58:24am |
re: #683 buzzsawmonkey
Bringing the post and the implied accusation here was disgusting, and should be dropped forthwith.
here here !
| 693 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 7:59:01am |
Politely suggest that you all remember that this is why the cretins at 2.0 impersonate LGF'ers in the first place... they do it to create chaos. They'd like nothing better than to see us eat each other alive, and you all know this.
Don't buy into it.
| 695 |
reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 7:59:17am |
re: #683 buzzsawmonkey
Everything you said.
| 696 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 7:59:29am |
Has anyone been following the California thing. Drudge headline: LET THE CUTS BEGIN! NEW CALIFORNIA TAX REVOLT
...which links to an article titled: Ballot Defeat Leaves Calif. In Deeper Budget Hole
Is this good?
| 697 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 7:59:35am |
re: #679 Killgore Trout
NAH. Just getting tired of reading attacks on Lizards, you are esteemed in my eyes. People been jumping your shit lately.
You don't need my "protection" I just want to voice my support for you.
| 698 |
Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 7:59:38am |
re: #651 opnion
A woman is suing Chuckie Cheese claiming that the Rat grabbed her breast. Can't make it up.
Is Bill Clinton moonlighting there?
| 699 |
lawhawk Wed, May 20, 2009 7:59:43am |
re: #622 Nevergiveup
A nuclear arms race? Wait a moment.
Israel is an undeclared nuclear power, but it's an open secret. Who else wants nukes and why?
Oh wait, it is everyone who isn't a Shi'ite majority regime in the region (which is to say Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Gulf States, Kuwait, Egypt, Libya, etc, because they fear Iran more than they do Israel. She doesn't quite realize it, but she's actually admitting that the region's mess isn't the fault of Israel, but Iranian instability caused by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them throughout the region.
Iran was never pursuing nukes to just go and destroy Israel and/or the US, but to play kingmaker and settle a 1,000 year old score with Sunni Muslims.
| 701 |
rhino2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:00:20am |
G'morning lizards! Could only manage 4 hours of sleep last night for whatever reason, going to be a long day.
| 702 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 8:00:24am |
re: #687 reine.de.tout
ah, ok. I haven't been following the thread.
| 703 |
MrSilverDragon Wed, May 20, 2009 8:00:26am |
re: #685 Sharmuta
Honey- the stalkers love to stalk me.
See, I'm lucky in this aspect. Most of my comments tend to be innocuous and inane enough that no one would want to impersonate me.
Mediocrity forever! (apologies to Salieri)
| 705 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 8:00:40am |
re: #673 Walter L. Newton
Attacking and making assumptions when they have no absolute proof. And guess what, we may never have any proof. But if we don't, then we are going to have to let it go.
Otherwise, it WILL become a thread on the anti-lgf blogs and it will only result in use looking like jerks.
Sharm, thanks for the down ding on the above comment.
| 706 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 8:00:57am |
re: #689 tankascribe
"Oh my God, it's K-k-k-ken! He's coming to k-k-kill me!"
-- I really think Otto (Kevin Kline) had all the best lines in that movie.
"You English think you're so fucking superior, don't you? Well would you like to know where you'd be without us, the good ol' U.S. of A. to back you up? The smallest fucking province in the Russian Empire! So don't call me stupid lady, thank me! If it wasn't for us, you'd all be speaking German now, signing 'Deutschland, Deutschland, uder alles..."
| 707 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:01:10am |
re: #666 Iron Fist
A sign of a more pro-gun attitude in DC.
Senate Votes to Allow Guns at National Parks
The Senate passed a measure today that would allow visitors to carry concealed loaded firearms in national parks and wildlife refuges, approving a bill that could restore a Bush-era policy rejected by a federal judge in March.Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) introduced the bill as an amendment to the credit card reform package, which passed the Senate earlier today. Twenty-seven Democrats voted for the amendment, including Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who had blocked similar efforts in the past.
"If an American citizen has a right to carry a firearm in their state, it makes no sense to treat them like a criminal if they pass through a national park while in possession of a firearm,” Coburn said in a statement.
| 708 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:01:13am |
re: #696 Killgore Trout
Has anyone been following the California thing. Drudge headline: LET THE CUTS BEGIN! NEW CALIFORNIA TAX REVOLT
...which links to an article titled: Ballot Defeat Leaves Calif. In Deeper Budget Hole
Is this good?
Their next step is voting the bums out, but I guess that will have to wait until November, 2010?
| 709 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 8:01:18am |
re: #627 Irish Rose
May I politely suggest that we give Goddess a break until someone hears from her on this matter?
She is a dear friend to many of us here, and we owe her that.
Agreed. I don't know what's up with her nic at LGF2. Most of the folks there have a strange illness wherein they have a burning hatred of all things LGF, but can't stop talking about them. Ever notice how their anti-LGF threads get the most comments?
I have a pet theory on why they hate Charles so much. I think they saw him as influential (and he is), and I think they thought they could use his influence to promote their agendas. When Charles did not, they got pissy.
| 710 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 8:01:20am |
re: #697 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Thanks.
| 711 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:01:40am |
re: #689 tankascribe
"Oh my God, it's K-k-k-ken! He's coming to k-k-kill me!"
-- I really think Otto (Kevin Kline) had all the best lines in that movie.
Totally agree.
"Eww. Don't eat the green ones. They're not ripe yet."
| 712 |
Vicious Babushka Wed, May 20, 2009 8:01:52am |
re: #564 MandyManners
LGF2 is known for hijacking nics from here. They've done that to Charles, Kilgore, Sharmuta, NYNana and--I think--me.
I have never been there. Has someone pretending to be me posted there?
| 714 |
KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 8:02:18am |
re: #660 jcm
Many moons ago I did orienteering.
GPS is cheating....;-P
That sounds like fun too! Maybe when the kiddos are a little older (my youngest turned 4 yesterday).
| 715 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:02:29am |
re: #711 Ford_Prefect
The best line from the movie.
| 716 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 8:02:49am |
re: #696 Killgore Trout
Has anyone been following the California thing. Drudge headline: LET THE CUTS BEGIN! NEW CALIFORNIA TAX REVOLT
...which links to an article titled: Ballot Defeat Leaves Calif. In Deeper Budget Hole
Is this good?
Maybe. If California learns to live within its means without overtaxing its population, then will be a bitter pill to swallow, but it will do good in the end. If not, then they're screwed.
| 717 |
lawhawk Wed, May 20, 2009 8:02:52am |
re: #696 Killgore Trout
California has two options left to it - declare bankruptcy, in which case the feds bail them out and the politicians can claim they did the best they could under the circumstances, or they can issue the significant cuts needed to stem the red ink caused by years of overspending.
Either way, the politicians are going to take the path of least resistance and the one that will most likely result in their reelection. They will cop out and likely run for the bankruptcy/bailout option, because they don't want to be seen as the ones cutting the favored programs of the unions (who are largely the folks who elect these guys to office in the first place).
Rinse and repeat - and you've got the situation that New York and New Jersey and Massachusetts are facing in short order.
| 718 |
opnion Wed, May 20, 2009 8:03:07am |
re: #698 Mad Al-Jaffee
Is Bill Clinton moonlighting there?
If he is he is using a nom de fondle. THe guys name is Thigpen.
| 719 |
haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 8:03:09am |
I view this the same as being searched at the gate just to come onto my own duty station or ship. It's not beneath me to have my bag searched as I return to the ship, because I *want* the bags searched as people return.
I don't get offended and start decrying those who man the gates as fascists or usurpers, or whatever. On this forum, where few of us have ever met, even long-standing friends turn out to be something other than we thought. Sometimes because they changed, sometimes because issues get clarified.
Either way, I haven't seen any attacks. We fact-check each other, we verify each others' bonafides, to the extent that we can. Odds are, we have identified an impostor ("im-poster?").
None of us here is beyond questioning.
| 720 |
NJDhockeyfan Wed, May 20, 2009 8:03:27am |
Biden feelin' the love in Serbia...
| 721 |
laZardo Wed, May 20, 2009 8:03:44am |
re: #699 lawhawk
I suspect if they did launch one at Israel, it'd be at Haifa. They've got more than a little grudge toward the Baha'i as well.
/whatever happened to Karridine?
| 722 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:03:50am |
re: #696 Killgore Trout
Has anyone been following the California thing. Drudge headline: LET THE CUTS BEGIN! NEW CALIFORNIA TAX REVOLT
...which links to an article titled: Ballot Defeat Leaves Calif. In Deeper Budget Hole
Is this good?
Yes.
Until government at all levels learns it's citizens are not subjects to be milked for an endless supply of revenue, there will be no fiscal restraint.
Just like a crack addict, CA and the Federal government need to hit bottom before they'll rethink there lifestyle.
| 723 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 8:03:53am |
re: #712 Alouette
I have never been there. Has someone pretending to be me posted there?
I've not seen it. But, I don't recall you ever had a run in with the banned leader of that rabid pack.
| 724 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 8:04:02am |
| 725 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 8:04:20am |
re: #708 Ward Cleaver
I was reading an article yesterday saying that Arnold was going to release all the detained illegal aliens and stop a lot of government services. California is already on the brink from what I understand. I guess the Federal government might have to step in if things get bad enough.
| 726 |
Digital Display Wed, May 20, 2009 8:04:42am |
re: #715 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
The best line from the movie.
I love Scent of a woman..Seen it 50 or so times..
Never heard of finding forrester.. Time to rent it I guess
| 727 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 8:05:05am |
re: #713 buzzsawmonkey
He felt the need to defend robert despite being shown a few things which brought robert's credibility into question. Frankly- robert flat out lied to him, but AG will have to learn this the hard way.
| 728 |
laZardo Wed, May 20, 2009 8:05:06am |
re: #720 NJDhockeyfan
Bush went to Albania and was greeted by jubilant crowds shortly before his term ended. No doubt the Serb ultranationalists would be resentful at the US government for supporting their rivals in Kosovo.
| 729 |
lawhawk Wed, May 20, 2009 8:05:37am |
re: #721 laZardo
Jews will be the first target - Tel Aviv being the primary target - and if they're off a bit, it means Jerusalem gets hit and/or any of the shore communities, not like it will make much of a difference to those living in close proximity. It would effectively destroy Israel as we know it, and the proxy armies of Hamas and Hizbullah would step into the fight, dancing with glee the whole while as Israel burns.
| 730 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 8:05:38am |
re: #724 tankascribe
"Eww. Don't eat the green ones. They're not ripe yet."
"I'm thinking!"
"You have wonderful bones & dress really interestingly."
| 731 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 8:05:39am |
re: #717 lawhawk
Ah, thanks. That's my guess too.
| 732 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:05:46am |
re: #726 HoosierHoops
"Don't eat the green ones" is from "A Fish Called Wanda".
I didn't think "Finding Forester" was all that good.
| 733 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 8:06:05am |
re: #709 Honorary Yooper
I have a pet theory on why they hate Charles so much. I think they saw him as influential (and he is), and I think they thought they could use his influence to promote their agendas. When Charles did not, they got pissy.
They're also raving lunatics, dangerous nutcases in need of intense psychotherapy to get to the root of what really ails them. Their irrational, obsessive, deep-seated hatred of Charles is nothing but a vehicle for their collective psychosis.
| 734 |
unreconstructed rebel Wed, May 20, 2009 8:06:06am |
re: #722 jcm
Yes.
Until government at all levels learns it's citizens are not subjects to be milked for an endless supply of revenue, there will be no fiscal restraint.
Just like a crack addict, CA and the Federal government need to hit bottom before they'll rethink there lifestyle.
What? Federal employees on a twelve step program?
Now, that's worth a look.
| 736 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:06:41am |
re: #714 KansasMom
That sounds like fun too! Maybe when the kiddos are a little older (my youngest turned 4 yesterday).
Learning to navigate with map and compass, and learn some basic celestial navigation techniques is a big confidence booster.
When they learn they'll never be lost, always know where they are and be able to go where they want to with no worries about where they are it's a great skill.
| 737 |
CommonCents Wed, May 20, 2009 8:06:57am |
re: #696 Killgore Trout
Has anyone been following the California thing. Drudge headline: LET THE CUTS BEGIN! NEW CALIFORNIA TAX REVOLT
...which links to an article titled: Ballot Defeat Leaves Calif. In Deeper Budget Hole
Is this good?
Short term, maybe not, but long term it will be. The people "get it", the government has no clue. This piece in the WSJ yesterday was spot on. Soak the Rich, Lose the Rich
| 739 |
laZardo Wed, May 20, 2009 8:07:26am |
re: #729 lawhawk
Tel Aviv is also where pretty much all the foreign embassies are (because Jerusalem is too "touchy".) It'd be suicidal, but that's probably what the crazy ayatollahs want.
In Haifa, you have Jews and Baha'i. Two kinds of infidels with one holy rocket.
/as it were.
| 740 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:07:29am |
re: #734 unreconstructed rebel
What? Federal employees on a twelve step program?
Now, that's worth a look.
Cold fucking turkey.....
No hand holding for those thieves.
| 742 |
silvergirl Wed, May 20, 2009 8:09:16am |
re: #708 Ward Cleaver
Their next step is voting the bums out, but I guess that will have to wait until November, 2010?
I would wager that California is more ready for Meg Whitman than ever before.
| 743 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:09:17am |
re: #722 jcm
Yes.
Until government at all levels learns it's citizens are not subjects to be milked for an endless supply of revenue, there will be no fiscal restraint.
Just like a crack addict, CA and the Federal government need to hit bottom before they'll rethink there lifestyle.
Exactly why I rejected the measures that would do nothing but delay this.
| 744 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 8:10:23am |
re: #741 buzzsawmonkey
I know. I tried to tell him, but he didn't seem to think that robert would do such a thing as lie to him.
| 746 |
Digital Display Wed, May 20, 2009 8:10:59am |
re: #741 buzzsawmonkey
That's too bad, all around.
Hey Buzzsaw! Hope today finds you well..
I'm sitting here pondering what to have for lunch...Since Veggie brought up a fish named wanda..I think fish sounds good..Dill sauce..I know this joint that makes a mean Dill sauce..
| 747 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 8:11:27am |
Please folks, let's stop talking about Goddess and just let it go for now.
Please.
FYI, if anyone sees a post over there from Irish Rose (or Wild Irish Rose), it's not me. Even if I were banned here at LGF, and feeling angry about it, I'd still be above posting at that cesspool of a blog. Angry or not, I'd never associate with those jerks. Ever.
| 748 |
unreconstructed rebel Wed, May 20, 2009 8:11:50am |
re: #722 jcm
Yes.
Until government at all levels learns it's citizens are not subjects to be milked for an endless supply of revenue, there will be no fiscal restraint.
Just like a crack addict, CA and the Federal government need to hit bottom before they'll rethink there lifestyle.
History suggests that failed governments are never rehabilitated. They just getswept out. Most often with unpleasant side-effects.
| 750 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 8:12:06am |
re: #726 HoosierHoops
I love Scent of a woman..Seen it 50 or so times..
Never heard of finding forrester.. Time to rent it I guess
Save yourself the trouble & just visit yourethemannowdog.com. Only part of the movie that was worthwhile, in an infinite loop.
| 751 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:12:16am |
QUESTIONS,, and I would like serious answers
A) why would any of us even go to the "stalker sites"?
B) Letting the curiousity overtake you and finding yourself there, what would compel you to relay what you saw there here?
Sounds kinda 4th grade school yardish to me!
("you don't like Bobby, but I was just over there and here's what he said abouyt you!")
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SFGoth Wed, May 20, 2009 8:12:28am |
Because it's one of the links above, I just want to say, I don't find Jessica Biel attractive at all. Now, Paulina Porizkova, even at 42, is still :ubersexlich.
| 753 |
midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 8:12:33am |
Lizards. I haven't been here regularly for some time now. Came this a.m. to find some uplifting dialog.
I'm posting because I need some uplifting. And please, don't ask me how I'm doing. Joblessness has really taken its toll. Looking. Not finding.
| 754 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:12:36am |
re: #743 turn
Exactly why I rejected the measures that would do nothing but delay this.
My first career was the Fire Department.
I reject FD levies when they come up on the ballot.
I then call my city council and ask them why isn't Public Safety the first budget priority and isn't left off the budget and put on levies.
Because they damn well know the people are suckers and will vote for the FD.
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Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:13:07am |
re: #729 lawhawk
Jews will be the first target - Tel Aviv being the primary target - and if they're off a bit, it means Jerusalem gets hit and/or any of the shore communities, not like it will make much of a difference to those living in close proximity. It would effectively destroy Israel as we know it, and the proxy armies of Hamas and Hizbullah would step into the fight, dancing with glee the whole while as Israel burns.
Israel will not burn alone.
| 756 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 8:13:24am |
re: #753 midwestgak
Lizards. I haven't been here regularly for some time now. Came this a.m. to find some uplifting dialog.
I'm posting because I need some uplifting. And please, don't ask me how I'm doing. Joblessness has really taken its toll. Looking. Not finding.
{ friend}
| 757 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:13:27am |
re: #726 HoosierHoops
You're going to like it, but unlike Scent of a Woman you will get burned out watching it more than a couple of times. btw, I've probably watched Scent about the same number of times just to see the ending.
| 758 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:13:39am |
re: #753 midwestgak
Lizards. I haven't been here regularly for some time now. Came this a.m. to find some uplifting dialog.
I'm posting because I need some uplifting. And please, don't ask me how I'm doing. Joblessness has really taken its toll. Looking. Not finding.
Chin up, keep up, something will come from where/ when you least expect it !
| 760 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:13:59am |
re: #748 unreconstructed rebel
History suggests that failed governments are never rehabilitated. They just getswept out. Most often with unpleasant side-effects.
I have more faith in the American people.
In the end the majority of people get it right.
| 761 |
KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 8:14:00am |
re: #738 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Give me a GPS any day.
I agree, but map-reading skills are still important. GPS is a great tool, but batteries run out of juice its good to have a backup. I think of GPS as a toy, and maps as real-world tools.
| 762 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 8:14:10am |
re: #753 midwestgak
Lizards. I haven't been here regularly for some time now. Came this a.m. to find some uplifting dialog.
I'm posting because I need some uplifting. And please, don't ask me how I'm doing. Joblessness has really taken its toll. Looking. Not finding.
We've all been saying "fuck" a lot. Hope you consider that uplifting!
| 763 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:14:59am |
re: #747 Irish Rose
Hiya Rose.
See why I don't go to other sites? Frankly, I think that every time we mention them (here on the real site), someone over there is in ecstasy (wink wink, nudge nudge).
| 764 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:15:00am |
re: #761 KansasMom
I agree, but map-reading skills are still important. GPS is a great tool, but batteries run out of juice its good to have a backup. I think of GPS as a toy, and maps as real-world tools.
Map reading is a dying art. I should know. I work in Land Surveying.
| 765 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 8:15:02am |
re: #696 Killgore Trout
Has anyone been following the California thing. Drudge headline: LET THE CUTS BEGIN! NEW CALIFORNIA TAX REVOLT
...which links to an article titled: Ballot Defeat Leaves Calif. In Deeper Budget Hole
Is this good?
It's good that people are waking up; it's going to be bad economically speaking. My husband is a state employee (who declares that the Official State Worker motto should be: "I don't work, I'm employed") so our household budget has taken a 10% pay cut. California payroll taxes have gone up for both of us, and the 1% sales tax hike and the gasoline tax hike have made the cost of everything go up. But we just can't let the legislature grab more rope and pay it out -- it has got to stop and I think most folks are willing to take it on the chin for a while if there's even a small hope that when we come out the other side, the attitude in Sacramento will change.
Sometimes the best action is just to stand back and let a thing break, then you can truly fix it. Our fear is that the Fed will step in and enable the same (and more!) spend-Spend-SPENDING. Then not only will California's hole be dug deeper, we'll have an even heavier Federal tax burden on top of it.
| 766 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 8:15:07am |
re: #741 buzzsawmonkey
There are many who will learn the hard way about their supposed "friends" and their associations. I think AG will be one of them, and it will come on him like a ton of bricks about Spencer and Geller. I know I had a hard time believing it at first, but the evidence was there, and the simple fact that Spencer lets the twits post "kill them all" statements without deleting or chastising them is most telling.
| 767 |
Ojoe Wed, May 20, 2009 8:15:27am |
| 768 |
Digital Display Wed, May 20, 2009 8:15:32am |
re: #757 turn
You're going to like it, but unlike Scent of a Woman you will get burned out watching it more than a couple of times. btw, I've probably watched Scent about the same number of times just to see the ending.
If I had a flamethrower..I'd burn this place to the ground!
/I love that line
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jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:16:13am |
re: #753 midwestgak
Lizards. I haven't been here regularly for some time now. Came this a.m. to find some uplifting dialog.
I'm posting because I need some uplifting. And please, don't ask me how I'm doing. Joblessness has really taken its toll. Looking. Not finding.
{midwestgak}
Prayers for a great job.
| 772 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:17:28am |
re: #753 midwestgak
Lizards. I haven't been here regularly for some time now. Came this a.m. to find some uplifting dialog.
I'm posting because I need some uplifting. And please, don't ask me how I'm doing. Joblessness has really taken its toll. Looking. Not finding.
At least you don't have this guys job.
/
| 773 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:17:29am |
re: #768 HoosierHoops
If I had a flamethrower..I'd burn this place to the ground!
/I love that line
Lt. Col. Frank Slade: [Charlie comes back in the room to see Frank putting on his uniform] You're back too fast. You didn't get my cigars, did you? Get outta here Charlie.
[Loads the .45]
Charlie Simms: I thought we had a deal.
Lt. Col. Frank Slade: I welched. I'm a welcher. Didn't I tell you?
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:17:31am |
re: #764 Ford_Prefect
Map reading is a dying art. I should know. I work in Land Surveying.
I can't "center" on an IBM Selectric either.
| 775 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 8:17:39am |
Well, shit. I have about 200 links already at the alternate screen name.
| 776 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 8:18:24am |
re: #775 MandyManners
Well, shit. I have about 200 links already at the alternate screen name.
Mandy, can you explain what you are talking about. I'm not sure what you mean?
| 777 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 8:18:29am |
re: #725 Killgore Trout
I was reading an article yesterday saying that Arnold was going to release all the detained illegal aliens and stop a lot of government services. California is already on the brink from what I understand. I guess the Federal government might have to step in if things get bad enough.
Really?
Threats to the citizens never work out too good in the end. If RINO ahnold starts doing that he will have all of his bullshit wasteful spending put under a microscope.
| 778 |
irongrampa Wed, May 20, 2009 8:18:32am |
re: #669 J.S.
Heh. We used to say the most dangerous thing in the world was a butterbar with a map. Good times.
| 779 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 8:18:35am |
re: #747 Irish Rose
I've seen that Rose over there, and at the Bald Stooge blog. She (I'm assuming it is a she) seems to really dislike LGF. Gotta wonder who she was here.
| 780 |
Creeping Eruption Wed, May 20, 2009 8:19:05am |
re: #415 Ward Cleaver
We in Texas are hopefully going to get a new law allowing concealed carry on college campuses. It's passed the Senate, and now needs to pass the House.
Good luck!
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jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:19:07am |
re: #764 Ford_Prefect
Map reading is a dying art. I should know. I work in Land Surveying.
Compass and map don't need batteries.
Learning fundamentals of celestial navigation, with a watch and watch alone you get a dead reckoning of you position anywhere on the planet, enough to know which direction is the best to go.
| 782 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:19:08am |
re: #772 Ford_Prefect
Fantastic! Great job to hate.
(Psst. Ford, Hoosier hasn't seen Hitchikers Guide, or read the books)
| 783 |
MrSilverDragon Wed, May 20, 2009 8:19:09am |
re: #753 midwestgak
Lizards. I haven't been here regularly for some time now. Came this a.m. to find some uplifting dialog.
I'm posting because I need some uplifting. And please, don't ask me how I'm doing. Joblessness has really taken its toll. Looking. Not finding.
We may only know each other through text, but I offer my positive thoughts to you, and believe that something wonderful will soon come your way.
| 784 |
bosforus Wed, May 20, 2009 8:20:24am |
re: #751 sattv4u2
QUESTIONS,, and I would like serious answers
A) why would any of us even go to the "stalker sites"?
B) Letting the curiousity overtake you and finding yourself there, what would compel you to relay what you saw there here?
My answer to A - Head-popping can be very entertaining. Heads pop over there like pimples on a 10th grader's face.
My answer to B - I don't think I've ever felt compelled to say anything more than words to the effect of "what a bunch of obsessed a*hole children".
| 785 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:20:54am |
re: #782 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Fantastic! Great job to hate.
(Psst. Ford, Hoosier hasn't seen Hitchikers Guide, or read the books)
Seriously? Hoosier, you gotta read the books. They are quick easy reading and they are very funny. Lots of quoting material.
| 786 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:20:54am |
re: #754 jcm
Suckers, you got that right. The stooopid voters here fall for all of these "feel good" propositions. Schools, prisons, high speed rail, clean water, and on and on and on. I'm fed up.
| 787 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 8:20:59am |
| 788 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 8:21:02am |
I am reminded of when another long time, beloved LGFer was found making mean comments towards Charles at another blog- and folks got pissed off at the messenger for that instead of the offender.
My apologies for my cynicism, but I've seen enough people turn on LGF to last a lifetime, and yet I know it's not over. There will be more. I pray that it is not your dear friend who does such a thing. Or any of our friends here for that matter, but history has shown it happens, and I think it will happen again.
I hope this time it's a false flag being raised, but I likewise hope you guys are prepared for more of this from people we would never expect. I don't say this to create paranoia between us- that's not my intent. It's just a sad reality.
| 789 |
ConservatismNow! Wed, May 20, 2009 8:21:18am |
re: #761 KansasMom
I agree, but map-reading skills are still important. GPS is a great tool, but batteries run out of juice its good to have a backup. I think of GPS as a toy, and maps as real-world tools.
I agree with this. Land nav skills are important for any outdoorsman. You can't rely on just the GPS anymore than a carpenter can rely on just his circular saw.
| 790 |
KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 8:22:21am |
re: #753 midwestgak
Lizards. I haven't been here regularly for some time now. Came this a.m. to find some uplifting dialog.
I'm posting because I need some uplifting. And please, don't ask me how I'm doing. Joblessness has really taken its toll. Looking. Not finding.
Need a laugh?
Cephalopod Surprise!
| 791 |
irongrampa Wed, May 20, 2009 8:23:30am |
Oops. Pardon me--good morning, from the Adirondacks-cloudy but warm today. Section 14, Page 334, subsection B says that temps should be in the low to mid60's, with interspersed sun and cloud. Pleased to say we're in good compliance, the penalties are, I feel, excessive.
| 792 |
Ojoe Wed, May 20, 2009 8:24:26am |
re: #789 ConservatismNow!
BTW the California Auto Club quit printing all its fold-up road maps because of all the electronic navigation devices in cars now.
Big loss.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:25:25am |
re: #788 Sharmuta
Would you go over there if Charles banned you? I made a post over there once (pitching a hissy fit at them) but Charles could ban me and they'd never see me. I'd email and beg to be let back in, but I'd never go over there. I believe there are quite a few Lizards who would never do that, and you are one of those. GOTC is another. That's all.
Love ya Shar, ain't gonna be cynical about a selected few (you included).
{finger}
| 795 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:25:28am |
re: #765 tankascribe
I don't work, I'm employed. heh that sums it up nicely. I voted to reject the measures precisely to let it break.
| 796 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 8:25:48am |
re: #777 VegasRick
Really?
Threats to the citizens never work out too good in the end. If RINO ahnold starts doing that he will have all of his bullshit wasteful spending put under a microscope.
Yeah. Let him. We don't care any more.
| 797 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:25:48am |
re: #788 Sharmuta
I learned a long Long LONG time ago that not everyone that I come into contact with is going to
A) like me
B) will say nasty things about me behind my back
C) and most important, not to give a RATS ASS about it if they do
Someone wants to disparage me without confronting ME about it, thats a them problem, not a me problem. I have real life things to concern myself with
| 799 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 8:25:58am |
re: #777 VegasRick
Threats to the citizens never work out too good in the end. If RINO ahnold starts doing that he will have all of his bullshit wasteful spending put under a microscope.
It will be interesting to see how this work out. It could go either way and is the possibility of intended consequences. There is the possibility that the Federal government is going to have to fund California's state services instead of the Californians.
| 800 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 8:26:02am |
re: #794 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Would you go over there if Charles banned you?
FUCK NO! Those people hate me.
| 803 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:26:45am |
re: #792 Ojoe
BTW the California Auto Club quit printing all its fold-up road maps because of all the electronic navigation devices in cars now.
Big loss.
Map fans.....
Beautiful maps.
| 805 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 8:27:02am |
re: #788 Sharmuta
I am reminded of when another long time, beloved LGFer was found making mean comments towards Charles at another blog- and folks got pissed off at the messenger for that instead of the offender.
My apologies for my cynicism, but I've seen enough people turn on LGF to last a lifetime, and yet I know it's not over. There will be more. I pray that it is not your dear friend who does such a thing. Or any of our friends here for that matter, but history has shown it happens, and I think it will happen again.
I hope this time it's a false flag being raised, but I likewise hope you guys are prepared for more of this from people we would never expect. I don't say this to create paranoia between us- that's not my intent. It's just a sad reality.
I don't disagree with you, Sharmuta... you know that.
But it's foolish and counterproductive to leap to conclusions before we have some kind of proof regarding the persons' actual identity.
| 806 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:27:06am |
re: #789 ConservatismNow!
I agree with this. Land nav skills are important for any outdoorsman. You can't rely on just the GPS anymore than a carpenter can rely on just his circular saw.
You would be amazed at how many people can't see in a straight line, never mind walk in one. Had a client one time that wanted the corners of her square lot pinned. I set the pins and then showed her where there were. There was a nice clean line of site from one front corner to the corresponding back corner. We stood on one and looked at the other and she said "So where does the line go from here?" I said, "It goes straight from here to that pin there." She looked at it and said "I don't know what you mean."
| 807 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:27:22am |
| 808 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:27:30am |
re: #800 Sharmuta
Would you go over there if Charles banned you?
FUCK NO! Those people hate me.
see my 797 ,, especially the conclusion.
| 809 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:28:30am |
re: #797 sattv4u2
Do you listen to Colin Cowherd? He uses the expression "that is a YOU problem" all the time. Very apt.
| 810 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:28:57am |
re: #809 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Do you listen to Colin Cowherd? He uses the expression "that is a YOU problem" all the time. Very apt.
yup
| 812 |
Digital Display Wed, May 20, 2009 8:29:57am |
re: #785 Ford_Prefect
Seriously? Hoosier, you gotta read the books. They are quick easy reading and they are very funny. Lots of quoting material.
Maybe I'll check them out..Somethings just don't interest me..Star trek, Star wars, The ring movies..Ect
/Don't ding me bro!
| 813 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:30:01am |
Good morning again y'all! Back from Oncologists office and it appears that Mom and I are each "holding our own" against the cancer, though my grasp is somewhat more "slippery" than Mom's.
So what's everyone talking about today?
| 814 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 8:30:09am |
re: #799 Killgore Trout
It will be interesting to see how this work out. It could go either way and is the possibility of intended consequences. There is the possibility that
the Federal governmentALL OF US NON-CALIFORNIANS are going to have to fund California's state services instead of the Californians.
FTFY!
| 815 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 8:30:33am |
re: #798 Iron Fist
Yeah, the tide may finally be turning in our favor. I was floored by the 9th Circuit decision a couple of weeks ago. The 9th is the most liberal circuit in the country. If they see no alternative to incorporating the Second Amendment under the 14th and, thus, applying it to the States, then I will be shocked if the other Circuit courts don't follow suit and do the same.
There's still a lot of work to do. I want to see Volkner-McClure, the '68 GCA, and the '34 NFA tossed. I don't see how these massive infringements on my civil rights can survive if the Court uses the "Strict Scrutinity" standards like it does for other civil rights. If the Feds (and States) want to be in the gun control business, then they have a Constitution to go amend. Good luck with that.
The 9th has a new chief justice who is rather conservative.
| 816 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:30:34am |
| 818 |
Mad Al-Jaffee Wed, May 20, 2009 8:30:42am |
| 819 |
midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 8:30:55am |
Thanks all. Imagine how I would have felt if no one responded. Thanks again.
| 821 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:31:50am |
re: #813 realwest
Good morning again y'all! Back from Oncologists office and it appears that Mom and I are each "holding our own" against the cancer, though my grasp is somewhat more "slippery" than Mom's.
So what's everyone talking about today?
REAL!
All over the place....
I'm still chuckling over the dog poop poll troll last night myself.
| 822 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 8:32:12am |
re: #814 VegasRick
Yup. I don't think that's what the Tea Party crowd had in mind. Also from the end of that article....
Partial results from nearly 70 percent of precincts reporting late Tuesday showed only 19 percent of voters had cast a ballot, according to the secretary of state's office.
That number is expected to rise over the next month as provisional and vote-by-mail ballots that were returned on Election Day are counted.
The lowest turnout on record for a California special election was 36 percent in 1993.
They had record low turnout. The voters are hardly motivated.
| 823 |
Ojoe Wed, May 20, 2009 8:32:30am |
re: #812 HoosierHoops
Tolkein's writing in the Lord of the Rings is exquisite, we read them all aloud to our kids, the images and the rhythm of the words are flawless. MUCH better than the movies, by far.
| 824 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:32:35am |
re: #812 HoosierHoops
Maybe I'll check them out..Somethings just don't interest me..Star trek, Star wars, The ring movies..Ect
/Don't ding me bro!
I would never ding you for something like that. The thing with the Hitchhiker's books is that there are really funny and a great commentary on life. Give them a shot.
| 825 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:32:56am |
re: #813 realwest
Good morning again y'all! Back from Oncologists office and it appears that Mom and I are each "holding our own" against the cancer, though my grasp is somewhat more "slippery" than Mom's.
So what's everyone talking about today?
I was going to say fuck you real but then decided you might get offended. ha Stay healthy my friend.
| 826 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:33:08am |
re: #813 realwest
Good morning again y'all! Back from Oncologists office and it appears that Mom and I are each "holding our own" against the cancer, though my grasp is somewhat more "slippery" than Mom's.
So what's everyone talking about today?
Good news, real.!
| 827 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:33:08am |
re: #813 realwest
Holy shit Real! You're nearing 80K comments!
| 830 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:35:15am |
| 834 |
MandyManners Wed, May 20, 2009 8:35:27am |
re: #776 Walter L. Newton
Mandy, can you explain what you are talking about. I'm not sure what you mean?
I've been trying to figure out how to get rid of the vast majority of my 2,500 MY FAVORITES. As you can imagine, it's been very frustrating. If I deleted a huge chunk, the remaining ones would get shuffled all over the place.
Monday I found out that I could right-click on my title of a FAVORITE and it would send it to my alternate screen name. Previously, I thought that I had to open up the link, C-P the URL into a blank e-mail and make sure that I got my title of the FAVORITE correct. This new method allowed me to send 489 links about FCBBHO/ACORN/Ayers/et al./et cet. in a few hours.
I'm here at my alternate FAVORITES and there are a bunch I gotta' either delete immediately or, open them up and either keep them or delete them. GAH!
| 835 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:35:32am |
re: #817 Sharmuta
Thanks Sharm! I feel as if I've been sort "holding my breath" for a while, and today I can breathe a little easier!
How are you doing?
| 836 |
ConservatismNow! Wed, May 20, 2009 8:35:36am |
re: #813 realwest
Good morning again y'all! Back from Oncologists office and it appears that Mom and I are each "holding our own" against the cancer, though my grasp is somewhat more "slippery" than Mom's.
So what's everyone talking about today?
That's good to hear. Holding your own, no matter how tenuous, is still better than losing ground.
| 837 |
DisturbedEma Wed, May 20, 2009 8:35:42am |
re: #824 Ford_Prefect
I would never ding you for something like that. The thing with the Hitchhiker's books is that there are really funny and a great commentary on life. Give them a shot.
It helps if you get British humor. . .one of the lines I rememebr from the movie was lost on my friend who did not "get it". . .
Do Panic. . .:)
| 838 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:35:46am |
re: #823 Ojoe
Tolkein's writing in the Lord of the Rings is exquisite, we read them all aloud to our kids, the images and the rhythm of the words are flawless. MUCH better than the movies, by far.
Totally agree. Great writers are great writers, whatever genre they choose to write in. Ray Bradbury is one of my favorites. I often find myself reading a passage and then going right back and rereading it because it was such a powerful image. Anyone who doesn't read him because they don't like science fiction is really missing out.
| 839 |
acwgusa Wed, May 20, 2009 8:35:51am |
re: #799 Killgore Trout
It will be interesting to see how this work out. It could go either way and is the possibility of intended consequences. There is the possibility that the Federal government is going to have to fund California's state services instead of the Californians.
The Feds fund most of services anyway. 80% of our services have Fed Financing.
| 840 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:35:56am |
re: #831 zionblog
What is with the obsession with evolution? Who cares.
How about that the new Iranian missile launch picture looks phot shopped (again). Prove that. Looks out of prospective - the missile and dust clouds. Also, you would think that low, the fire should still be seen reaching the ground
photo linky !?!?!
| 841 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 8:36:16am |
re: #818 Mad Al-Jaffee
Fuck all.
As if I should fucking know what the fuck is fucking going on here.
| 842 |
acwgusa Wed, May 20, 2009 8:36:32am |
re: #839 acwgusa
The Feds fund most of services anyway. 80% of our services have Fed Financing.
Most of our services. Brain-dead is no way to start a Wednesday, buddy.
| 843 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:36:43am |
re: #827 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Holy shit Real! You're nearing 80K comments!
Damn presumptuous hatchling!
/ ;-P
| 845 |
Pawn of the Oppressor Wed, May 20, 2009 8:36:59am |
re: #707 jcm
A sign of a more pro-gun attitude in DC.
Senate Votes to Allow Guns at National Parks
"Bush-era"! DRINK!
| 846 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:37:03am |
Parachuting in on this thread... I'm following Christina Bellatoni's (WashTimes) twitter. She's at Columbia U. graduation...
Some lovely quotes from Pres. Lee Bollinger...
""Crisis in journalsim a crisis in democracy" & laments "shallow opinion mongering" not to be taken lightly"
"unlikely the lone blogger could have had the wearwithal" to do Pulitzer level work"
""there will have to be new sources of funding" for press, lauds BBC, other govt supported news"
""Must see foreign press as our press too" talks censorship, calls 4 press 2 have "full unfettered" access 2 war zones"
| 847 |
ilzito guacamolito Wed, May 20, 2009 8:37:03am |
re: #832 buzzsawmonkey
One last comment on certain people's practice of dragging in posts from stalker sites and speaking about them in the alleged poster's absence:
Mindin' other people's business seems to be high-tone;
I've got all I can do just to mind my own
Why don't you mind your own business (mind your own business)?
Why don't you mind your own business (mind your own business)?
'Cause if you mind your own business then you sure won't be mindin' mine.--Hank Williams
| 848 |
OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 8:37:12am |
re: #815 MandyManners
The 9th has a new chief justice who is rather conservative.
In other news, record low temps in Hell ...
;)
| 850 |
Digital Display Wed, May 20, 2009 8:37:38am |
re: #835 realwest
Thanks Sharm! I feel as if I've been sort "holding my breath" for a while, and today I can breathe a little easier!
How are you doing?
Great news Real! Hope you stay on top and win this thing..
Lunchtime!
| 851 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 8:37:49am |
I'm not in the greatest mood myself today, lizards. My youngest son (17) got into some trouble last night for letting someone talk him into making a really stupid choice, and I was dragged out of bed at 2am to deal with it.
I keep telling him that he's going to be judged by the company that he keeps. He never wants to hear it... hopefully, he's going to start hearing it now.
I'm heading out to the flower garden this afternoon, to work my frustration out on a patch of weeds.
| 852 |
DisturbedEma Wed, May 20, 2009 8:38:13am |
re: #848 OldLineTexan
In other news, record low temps in Hell ...
;)
the upside of global warming? :)
| 853 |
midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 8:38:22am |
| 854 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:38:42am |
re: #825 turn
Uh, thanks - why were you gonna say "fuck you" to me - have you got a sudden death wish or something?
:)
| 855 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:38:57am |
re: #851 Irish Rose
Don't worry. He still won't hear you.
| 856 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 8:39:07am |
Since this is obviously the "fuck" thread...
| 857 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 8:39:08am |
re: #795 turn
I don't work, I'm employed. heh that sums it up nicely. I voted to reject the measures precisely to let it break.
Yep, the hubby always get a big laugh with that line. Although in his workplace, they used to have 28 people, now they're down to 6 to do the same work so none of them are what one would call a slacker.
Thank heavens that probably the only ones who turned out yesterday to vote were conservatives, and we've all had it with the never-ending borrowing so the State can continue to fund its slate of do-gooder handout Ponzi schemes and social experiments on our backs (and wallets). Although even my liberal mother and aunt voted down everything except that last one (no politicians get raises when the state's in a deficit year).
Personally, I feel that San Quentin would look great if they tore down that decaying eyesore and built a bunch of huge office towers on it. Let some big Saudi firm buy up the Oakland Coliseum and the SF Cow Palace and do whatever they like with it. Let a bunch of prisoners make parole early. Release the illegal immigrants -- they're all going back to Mexico anyway because the work here has dried up (and for the first time I feel like I can drive into a parking lot on Monument Blvd in the city of Concord without the fear of being mugged by all the hangers-on).
| 858 |
DisturbedEma Wed, May 20, 2009 8:39:29am |
re: #851 Irish Rose
{IR} I just went through that this past week's end. . .15 year old wanting to make a name for himself. . .as my first JD. . .sigh
| 859 |
irongrampa Wed, May 20, 2009 8:39:31am |
re: #846 tfc3rid
"full unfettered access to war zones"?
Let them walk point.
| 860 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:39:41am |
re: #826 Ford_Prefect
Thanks a lot Ford - I really feel relaxed for the first time in months.
| 862 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:39:47am |
re: #851 Irish Rose
I'm not in the greatest mood myself today, lizards. My youngest son (17) got into some trouble last night for letting someone talk him into making a really stupid choice, and I was dragged out of bed at 2am to deal with it.
I keep telling him that he's going to be judged by the company that he keeps. He never wants to hear it... hopefully, he's going to start hearing it now.
I'm heading out to the flower garden this afternoon, to work my frustration out on a patch of weeds.
Don't do it Irish Rose! Weed won't solve your problems. Oh, wait...you mean... never mind.
| 863 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 8:39:47am |
re: #855 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Don't worry. He still won't hear you.
Thanks, I feel much better now.
| 864 |
haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 8:40:00am |
re: #753 midwestgak
Lizards. I haven't been here regularly for some time now. Came this a.m. to find some uplifting dialog.
I'm posting because I need some uplifting. And please, don't ask me how I'm doing. Joblessness has really taken its toll. Looking. Not finding.
Have you found somewhere to volunteer? They get some of your time and energy, you get some friends, and sometimes, a job. Mileage varies greatly, of course, but when your usual channels have dried up, it's a great way to make some new ones.
| 866 |
Baier Wed, May 20, 2009 8:40:15am |
re: #831 zionblog
What is with the obsession with evolution? Who cares.
How about that the new Iranian missile launch picture looks phot shopped (again). Prove that. Looks out of prospective - the missile and dust clouds. Also, you would think that low, the fire should still be seen reaching the ground
I think evolution, among other issues, are what are preventing the GOP from gaining power and being able to deal with Iran. I don't want to speak for Charles, but for me that's why it is important.
| 867 |
Digital Display Wed, May 20, 2009 8:40:25am |
re: #854 realwest
Uh, thanks - why were you gonna say "fuck you" to me - have you got a sudden death wish or something?
:)
It was a fuck thread earlier..Then it morphed into a fucked up thread..
Then it came back from the edge...
| 868 |
ilzito guacamolito Wed, May 20, 2009 8:40:26am |
re: #832 buzzsawmonkey
One last comment on certain people's practice of dragging in posts from stalker sites and speaking about them in the alleged poster's absence:
Mindin' other people's business seems to be high-tone;
I've got all I can do just to mind my own
Why don't you mind your own business (mind your own business)?
Why don't you mind your own business (mind your own business)?
'Cause if you mind your own business then you sure won't be mindin' mine.--Hank Williams
What the hell happened?
I meant to say -
Excellent point and choice of reinforcement of same.
| 869 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:40:33am |
re: #720 NJDhockeyfan
Biden feelin' the love in Serbia...
Wow, they didn't exactly roll out the welcome mat, huh?
As much as I hate Biden, I hate the genocide supporters even more.
| 872 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:40:48am |
re: #854 realwest
Uh, thanks - why were you gonna say "fuck you" to me - have you got a sudden death wish or something?
:)
naw don't kill me real, this is just the first fuck thread I've ever seen here at LGF.
| 873 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:41:04am |
| 874 |
NJDhockeyfan Wed, May 20, 2009 8:41:07am |
This is encouraging...76 senators sign letter to O about Israel.
US Senators press Obama on 'risk' for Israel
WASHINGTON (AFP) – A vast majority of US senators on Tuesday urged President Barack Obama to mind the "risks" to Israel in any Middle East peace accord as he presses for a two-state solution to the six-decade conflict.
"As we work closely with our democratic ally, Israel, we must take into account the risks it will face in any peace agreement," 76 of the 100 senators wrote Obama in a letter released to reporters.
"Without a doubt, our two governments will agree on some issues and disagree on others, but the United States friendship with Israel requires that we work closely together as we recommit ourselves to our historic role of a trusted friend and active mediator," they wrote.
Question: Which 24 senators did not sign the letter?
| 875 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 8:41:11am |
re: #834 MandyManners
Got it. Thanks.
| 876 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:41:17am |
re: #849 realwest
jcm! What "dog poop poll troll"?
Troll last night popped in with his 3rd comment in 7 months, about abortion.
A couple comments later discussed his poll of people who left the dog poop behind instead of cleaning up.
Then took exception too being told the house rules.
Followed by a mighty whack from Stinky.
For some reason I found the whole thing humorous.
| 877 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 8:41:18am |
re: #799 Killgore Trout
It will be interesting to see how this work out. It could go either way and is the possibility of intended consequences. There is the possibility that the Federal government is going to have to fund California's state services instead of the Californians.
that would be wrong...there is plenty of money for services, it's just foolishly spent otherwise...let em suffer
| 878 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:41:29am |
re: #867 HoosierHoops
It was a fuck thread earlier..Then it morphed into a fucked up thread..
Then it came back from the edge...
I think it ended prematurely, myself.
| 879 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:41:37am |
| 880 |
J.S. Wed, May 20, 2009 8:42:19am |
re: #834 MandyManners
but, but, but, MandyManners, why don't you organize them by putting them into folders? (I don't get it...)
| 881 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:42:29am |
re: #859 irongrampa
"full unfettered access to war zones"?
Let them walk point.
The tip of the spear. Heh.
| 882 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:42:38am |
re: #878 Ford_Prefect
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
TCM! "You Can't Take It With You" just ended...next? "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington"!
Fuck yes!
| 883 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:42:43am |
re: #879 Nevergiveup
Hey how's your team going?
/ducking
They are the absolute worst 21-18 team I have ever seen...
My patience is running thin...
| 884 |
DisturbedEma Wed, May 20, 2009 8:42:55am |
| 885 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:42:56am |
re: #853 midwestgak
yeah, that stuck in my mind because it was so funny. I could relate to you being so anxious and nervous to register that you screwed it up (which turn is really good at doing) ha
| 886 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 8:42:58am |
re: #869 Ward Cleaver
I'll stay away from anyone named the "Radical Party". The Serbs hate us anyways, They tried to burn down our embassy a few years ago.
| 887 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:43:03am |
re: #830 sattv4u2
re: #827 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
He's worn out 17 keyboards and is on his third set of fingers
Uh, it's 18 keyboards and four sets of fingers, but who's counting?!
And it's mostly cause I've been on LGF since December 3, 2003. Well that and I'm verbose!
BUT - check out how many comments Mandy has and she's been out here for only 3 years!
| 888 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:43:39am |
re: #883 tfc3rid
They are the absolute worst 21-18 team I have ever seen...
My patience is running thin...
How come the Mets are not home during Fleet Week?
| 889 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:44:05am |
re: #887 realwest
BUT - check out how many comments Mandy has and she's been out here for only 3 years
Yeah ,, but she's a WOMAN !
OUCH !
| 890 |
UFO TOFU Wed, May 20, 2009 8:44:20am |
OT but a good read:
Obsessive Housing Disorder
What principles, then, should govern federal policy toward homeownership and the housing construction market? First, our experience since the Great Depression teaches us that a rising economy is the best and safest way to boost homeownership. By some estimates, the “natural” rate of homeownership in America, without dicey government-enabled mortgages, would still be nearly 65 percent—among the highest rates in the world. Government’s most important role in the market should be to ensure a sturdy economy and a reliable judicial system that protects the interests of buyers and sellers in what is the largest transaction that most will ever undertake.At the same time, government should do no harm, especially when it comes to the cost of housing. One reason politicians and policymakers continue to feel that they must subsidize mortgage rates and launch ownership campaigns is that since the 1970s, local housing and zoning regulations have raised the price of home construction—sometimes by hundreds of thousands of dollars, as economist Randall O’Toole has shown—and thereby reduced the supply of affordable housing. Half a century ago, America’s cities boasted a rich stock of affordable housing, even as their populations grew. Today, even shrinking cities often complain of a lack of it. One solution is for the federal government to tie aid to states to local regulatory reforms that reduce the cost of construction and encourage additional building.
| 892 |
midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 8:44:33am |
re: #851 Irish Rose
{friend} We all made stupid choices at age 17. Hope you get a good rest tonight.
| 893 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:44:38am |
re: #888 Nevergiveup
How come the Mets are not home during Fleet Week?
I think they figure Boston this weekend will be a better place to spread their brand of magic...
| 894 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:44:40am |
re: #889 sattv4u2
BUT - check out how many comments Mandy has and she's been out here for only 3 years
Yeah ,, but she's a WOMAN !
OUCH !
From my brain to your keyboard. How did you do that?
| 895 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:45:00am |
re: #831 zionblogHuh,
zionblog
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Karma: 3
Registered since: Aug 24, 2004 at 4:03 am
(Logged in)
No. of comments posted: 29
No. of links posted: 0
And you NOW wonder who cares about evolution - methinks I smell a LOOOONG time sleeper troll/moby there.
| 896 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:45:21am |
re: #893 tfc3rid
I think they figure Boston this weekend will be a better place to spread their brand of magic...
I agree. Boston could use three more wins!
| 897 |
quickjustice Wed, May 20, 2009 8:45:25am |
Sorry to hear goddess flew the coop. She seemed a nice lady.
| 898 |
OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 8:45:40am |
re: #894 Ford_Prefect
From my brain to your keyboard. How did you do that?
You must've left your tinfoil hat in your other trenchcoat.
;)
| 899 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:45:43am |
re: #886 Killgore Trout
I'll stay away from anyone named the "Radical Party". The Serbs hate us anyways, They tried to burn down our embassy a few years ago.
Biden may be a gaffetastic sonofabitch, but he's our gaffetastic sonofabitch.
| 900 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:46:02am |
re: #891 Iron Fist
I found it interesting that this is the pres. of Columbia probably talking to a large number of journo majors... As if their education at CU is really meant to give them a true unbiased education...
| 901 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:46:09am |
re: #887 realwest
Real, don't know if you saw my earlier comment. My mom's cancer has come back. She gotta bust it up again! You'd think it learned the first time.
| 902 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:46:14am |
re: #897 quickjustice
Sorry to hear goddess flew the coop. She seemed a nice lady.
I'll wait to hear it from her.
| 903 |
UFO TOFU Wed, May 20, 2009 8:46:19am |
re: #885 turn
I could relate to you being so anxious and nervous to register that you screwed it up
That is kind of funny.
| 904 |
laZardo Wed, May 20, 2009 8:46:22am |
re: #887 realwest
Uh, it's 18 keyboards and four sets of fingers, but who's counting?!
And it's mostly cause I've been on LGF since December 3, 2003. Well that and I'm verbose!
BUT - check out how many comments Mandy has and she's been out here for only 3 years!
The Zionist conspiracy rewards its most loyal minions with comprehensive cyborg-prosthesis insurance.
/bwahahaha.
| 905 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:46:31am |
re: #896 Ford_Prefect
I agree. Boston could use three more wins!
Oh trust me, they are going to get 3 easy wins...
| 906 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 8:46:38am |
re: #835 realwest
I got my favorite bus driver back today. The bus company rotates their drivers unless they have seniority (then they can stay on a route if they choose to), but the new rotation landed him back on my route. I was very happy to see him this morning- I haven't seen him since just before Christmas.
| 907 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:46:52am |
| 908 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:46:53am |
re: #846 tfc3rid
""Crisis in journalsim a crisis in democracy" & laments "shallow opinion mongering" not to be taken lightly"
Try the basics who, what, where, when, why. Leave your opinions out of it.
Democracy will take care of itself.
"unlikely the lone blogger could have had the wearwithal" to do Pulitzer level work"
Pullet Surprise, NYT 1932, enough said about that.
""there will have to be new sources of funding" for press, lauds BBC, other govt supported news"
Pravda anyone? You think there's a crisis in democracy and what public funding? Get a fucking clue.
""Must see foreign press as our press too" talks censorship, calls 4 press 2 have "full unfettered" access 2 war zones"
Even state run press? Why? To give our troops position to the enemy?
| 909 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 8:47:05am |
re: #897 quickjustice
Sorry to hear goddess flew the coop. She seemed a nice lady.
We don't know that for sure. I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt.
| 910 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:47:15am |
re: #901 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Real, don't know if you saw my earlier comment. My mom's cancer has come back. She gotta bust it up again! You'd think it learned the first time.
Prayers for you and your mom, FBV. I pray every day that June's cancer doesn't come back.
| 911 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:47:40am |
re: #907 Nevergiveup
Santana not pitching?
Santana vs. Matsuzaka on Friday night... But the Mets offense is downright offensive...
| 912 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:47:43am |
re: #898 OldLineTexan
You must've left your tinfoil hat in your other trenchcoat.
;)
You may be right. Let me look.
*Opens trench coat.
Damn. You're right. I think I left it in my pants pocket. I seem to have forgotten my pants, too.
| 913 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:47:56am |
re: #909 VegasRick
We don't know that for sure. I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt.
Same here. I want to be sure she wasn't nic-jacked.
| 914 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:47:59am |
re: #846 tfc3rid
Hey my friend, nice landing!
And I reckon that he hasn't heard (cause he doesn't WANT to hear) how Charles virtually single handidly stopped the MSM - in the form of 60 Minutes trying to throw the 2004 election to Kerry with the TANG memos! RATHERGATE, you dumb shit!
| 916 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:48:19am |
re: #894 Ford_Prefect
From my brain to your keyboard. How did you do that?
Hell ,,, I don't even know how it gets from MY brain to my keyboard
| 917 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 8:48:38am |
re: #888 Nevergiveup
How come the Mets are not home during Fleet Week?
For the good of our country. That strange choking disease they have might spread to the fleet!
| 918 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:48:52am |
re: #911 tfc3rid
Santana vs. Matsuzaka on Friday night... But the Mets offense is downright offensive...
Curious to see Dice-K. Hope he can go more than 5 innings and 120 pitches.
| 919 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:48:53am |
re: #857 tankascribe
I agree with everything you've said. Bay area there, I'm in sac. I found that interesting 28 down to 6 and still functioning. I said earlier here that the state could cut 1/3 of the workforce and probably see a jump in productivity because it would get people off their ass and make them work for their "employment".
| 920 |
badger1970 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:48:54am |
re: #911 tfc3rid
Sanata's cold and Dice-K coming off the DL; should be enough offense for everyone.
| 921 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 8:48:56am |
re: #897 quickjustice
Sorry to hear goddess flew the coop. She seemed a nice lady.
What do you mean? We don't know anything. Jimmah came in here, said he saw someone with her name posting on a anti-LGF site, and he was positive that it was her.
But there is absolutely NO proof of that. Only his assumption. And then some other Lizards started to questions if it may be her, and the next thing you know, people are making accusations like your comment above.
We don't know anything at this point. What the hell is going on here?
| 922 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:49:04am |
re: #914 realwest
Bollinger is still looking for the mystery man who put that noose on that Prof's office door...
| 923 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:49:15am |
re: #850 HoosierHoops
Hey Hoops - lunchtime? It's not even NOON Eastern time!
What time do y'all eat brekkie and dinner?!
:)
| 924 |
irongrampa Wed, May 20, 2009 8:49:30am |
re: #895 realwest
What on earth would make someone spend that amount of time registered to be a sleeper,or moby, or troll? What a strange mindset that evokes.
Better he/she just ups and speaks his/her mind, and take any flak for it.
| 925 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:49:32am |
re: #918 Ford_Prefect
Curious to see Dice-K. Hope he can go more than 5 innings and 120 pitches.
Mets will oblige...
| 926 |
Golem Akbar Wed, May 20, 2009 8:49:41am |
Good morning, Lizards! Are we still having in-fighting between ID/Creationists and those anti? I hope the big tent isn't starting to tear. That would be a shame. There are real enemies out there.
| 927 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 8:49:44am |
re: #897 quickjustice
Sorry to hear goddess flew the coop. She seemed a nice lady.
PREMATURE ,.....no proof, only anecdotal speculation
| 929 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:49:56am |
re: #920 badger1970
Sanata's cold and Dice-K coming off the DL; should be enough offense for everyone.
At least they aren't playing in Yankee stadium. Should keep the home run total down.
| 930 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:50:00am |
re: #911 tfc3rid
Santana vs. Matsuzaka on Friday night... But the Mets offense is downright offensive...
Being a Yankee Fan, this is one time I am rooting for Shefield and the Mets.
| 933 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:50:44am |
re: #851 Irish RoseGeez, I'm sorry to hear that Irish Rose - 17 can be a VERY difficult year(s) to go through! I wish you the best of luck...................and I feel sorry for them weeds! LOL!
| 934 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:50:46am |
re: #921 Walter L. Newton
This'll go on for a fucking week! Dammit!
| 935 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:50:56am |
re: #929 Ford_Prefect
At least they aren't playing in Yankee stadium. Should keep the home run total down.
Yankees playing the Phillies in Home Run Derby at the Bandbox in the Boogey Down this weekend.
| 936 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:51:03am |
re: #929 Ford_Prefect
At least they aren't playing in Yankee stadium. Should keep the home run total down.
Well when you pay that much for A ticket, you expect to get a ball after all?
| 937 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:51:11am |
re: #923 realwest
Hey Hoops - lunchtime? It's not even NOON Eastern time!
What time do y'all eat brekkie and dinner?!
:)
That reminds me. I missed elevensies.
| 938 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:51:16am |
re: #878 Ford_Prefect
I think it ended prematurely, myself.
No it was simply headed in the wrong erection.
| 939 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:51:17am |
| 940 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:51:21am |
re: #930 Nevergiveup
Being a Yankee Fan, this is one time I am rooting for Shefield and the Mets.
Depends on which lineup Jerry Mandope puts on the field.
| 941 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 8:51:22am |
re: #930 Nevergiveup
Being a Yankee Fan, this is one time I am rooting for Shefield and the Mets.
Like Kissinger said re: Iran vs. Iraq - "Can't they both lose?"
| 943 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:51:59am |
| 944 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 8:52:05am |
| 945 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:52:09am |
re: #935 tfc3rid
Yankees playing the Phillies in Home Run Derby at the Bandbox in the Boogey Down this weekend.
You mean neither team is home the weekend of Fleet Week? What genius made that schedule?
| 946 |
Creeping Eruption Wed, May 20, 2009 8:52:19am |
re: #851 Irish Rose
I'm not in the greatest mood myself today, lizards. My youngest son (17) got into some trouble last night for letting someone talk him into making a really stupid choice, and I was dragged out of bed at 2am to deal with it.
I keep telling him that he's going to be judged by the company that he keeps. He never wants to hear it... hopefully, he's going to start hearing it now.
I'm heading out to the flower garden this afternoon, to work my frustration out on a patch of weeds.
I think it comes with the age. At 17 I had to explain to my parents how I broke my arm (riding on the hood of a car), got busted shoplifting (a mortal sin in my house) and was almost arrested but the scum bag I was hanging out with decided to hit the four cops who tackled us. I was merely removed from the premises while they beat him to a pulp.
You will hopefully laugh about this one day. Good luck. :)
| 947 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:52:45am |
| 948 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 8:52:52am |
re: #921 Walter L. Newton
What do you mean? We don't know anything. Jimmah came in here, said he saw someone with her name posting on a anti-LGF site, and he was positive that it was her.
But there is absolutely NO proof of that. Only his assumption. And then some other Lizards started to questions if it may be her, and the next thing you know, people are making accusations like your comment above.
We don't know anything at this point. What the hell is going on here?
And, just FYI, I'm getting down dinged up thread for similar comments as my comment above. Things are getting really weird.
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tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:52:53am |
re: #945 Nevergiveup
You mean neither team is home the weekend of Fleet Week? What genius made that schedule?
Bandbox in the Boogey Down = Yankee Stadium...
| 950 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:53:11am |
re: #864 haakondahl
Have you found somewhere to volunteer? They get some of your time and energy, you get some friends, and sometimes, a job. Mileage varies greatly, of course, but when your usual channels have dried up, it's a great way to make some new ones.
Absolutely a GREAT IDEA - not to mention all the folks that can be assisted with her help!
| 951 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:53:21am |
re: #947 Nevergiveup
Making Willie look good?
Making me think that Manuel was pulling the strings when Willie was mgr.
| 952 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:53:51am |
re: #941 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Like Kissinger said re: Iran vs. Iraq - "Can't they both lose?"
I just hope Big Papi finally hits one out. Much more of this and they may have to sit him long term.
| 953 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:54:04am |
re: #949 tfc3rid
Bandbox in the Boogey Down = Yankee Stadium...
They are flying out that is for sure
| 954 |
jcm Wed, May 20, 2009 8:54:08am |
STEWART: ... So why the overall reaction on the Republican side, you know I'm hearing a lot of this is the most socialist and tyrannical...NEWT: ... Let's parse the two words. I don't think this is a tyrannical administration, but it is the most socialistic administration in history, that's just a fact.
STEWART: In what sense?
NEWT: Well, like why don't we give the UAW 55% of Chrysler and rip off the Indiana school teacher pension fund.
STEWART: But this all started -- the AIG bailout and all that -- started under the other administration.
NEWT: Oh yeah, that's right. That's when Geithner was there, back before we had real change.
STEWART: Oh, come on that's har.... are you blaming the bailouts on Geithner?
NEWT: No, I'm just saying he was one of the three guys in the room.
STEWART: But he wasn't the president.
NEWT: He's now one of the two guys in the room.
STEWART: So wait a minute, but in terms of this being the most socialist administration....
NEWT: By socialistic you mean [sic, I mean], the other day there was a headline government to tell banks what they can pay their employees even if they're not taking federal money.
STEWART: But this is...
NEWT: I'm not using it as a pejorative...
STEWART: Wait... WOAH, you're using socialism as an adjective?
NEWT: No, I'm using it as a descriptor. The control of the economy by the government. What term do you want to use for taking over AIG, Citibank....
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tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:54:11am |
re: #952 Ford_Prefect
I just hope Big Papi finally hits one out. Much more of this and they may have to sit him long term.
Off the roids/HGH?
| 956 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 8:54:16am |
re: #948 Walter L. Newton
And, just FYI, I'm getting down dinged up thread for similar comments as my comment above. Things are getting really weird.
What asshole is doing that?
| 957 |
MrSilverDragon Wed, May 20, 2009 8:54:18am |
re: #943 Ford_Prefect
Nice dicktion.
A penis pun thread? That's a vas deferens from all the other pun threads we've had recently.
| 958 |
Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, May 20, 2009 8:54:19am |
re: #851 Irish Rose
I'm not in the greatest mood myself today, lizards. My youngest son (17) got into some trouble last night for letting someone talk him into making a really stupid choice, and I was dragged out of bed at 2am to deal with it.
I keep telling him that he's going to be judged by the company that he keeps. He never wants to hear it... hopefully, he's going to start hearing it now.
I'm heading out to the flower garden this afternoon, to work my frustration out on a patch of weeds.
My mother built rock walls. (But not for me. I was the one that didn't give her any trouble.)
| 961 |
haakondahl Wed, May 20, 2009 8:55:01am |
re: #798 Iron Fist
Yeah, the tide may finally be turning in our favor. I was floored by the 9th Circuit decision a couple of weeks ago. The 9th is the most liberal circuit in the country. If they see no alternative to incorporating the Second Amendment under the 14th and, thus, applying it to the States, then I will be shocked if the other Circuit courts don't follow suit and do the same.
There's still a lot of work to do. I want to see Volkner-McClure, the '68 GCA, and the '34 NFA tossed. I don't see how these massive infringements on my civil rights can survive if the Court uses the "Strict Scrutinity" standards like it does for other civil rights. If the Feds (and States) want to be in the gun control business, then they have a Constitution to go amend. Good luck with that.
Want to worry some more? Other whacked-out courts will pick up the lefty slack if the 9th Circuit starts coming to its senses. They've been lurking, and will "de-lurk" when their points are no longer being made for them. Especially with normal bureaucratic career pressures for the next, oh, several years.
| 962 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 8:55:20am |
re: #948 Walter L. Newton
And, just FYI, I'm getting down dinged up thread for similar comments as my comment above. Things are getting really weird.
No idea why. I agree with using caution before accusing anyone of anything. Innocent until proven guilty. I think it is best to let Charles make that call. He has her email address, and can ask her.
| 963 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:55:25am |
re: #866 Baier
Y'all might want to check out my #393 above and more importantly my #895!
| 964 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:55:26am |
| 965 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 8:55:42am |
re: #945 Nevergiveup
You mean neither team is home the weekend of Fleet Week? What genius made that schedule?
Phillies are playing @ NY this weekend IRRC
| 966 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:55:50am |
Looks like Tax Cheat Timmy is speaking. Get ready for the market to tank.
| 967 |
laZardo Wed, May 20, 2009 8:55:55am |
re: #954 jcm
There was one news bit a couple months ago where Stewart patched together all the "uh" and "awkward silence" moments in an Obama press conference into one reply.
/don't see that very often.
| 968 |
alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 8:56:05am |
re: #941 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Like Kissinger said re: Iran vs. Iraq - "Can't they both lose?"
* * * * *
Wasn't Kissinger's statement more "It's a Schande they can't both lose!"? (Anyone see decrepit Dr. Kissinger interviewed by Greta Van Susteren about Kissinger's meeting with Pres. Obama last night?
I also thought I saw former Secretary of State George Schultz sitting next to Pres. Obama)
Nixon & Reagan's team back in the White House! Bwahahaha
| 969 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:56:08am |
re: #957 MrSilverDragon
A penis pun thread? That's a vas deferens from all the other pun threads we've had recently.
I am always looking for a way to get a head.
| 970 |
OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 8:56:08am |
re: #944 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Don't tell him about second breakfasts.
I don't think he knows about second breakfast!
/
| 971 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:56:41am |
re: #964 Nevergiveup
I think so. Damon is gonna hit 40 this year
It's a paradise for LH batters...
Makes me very thankful for having Citi Field be fair... Mets have hit 0 HR's on present road trip and hit a ton on their recent homestand at Citi... So I don't want to hear that Citi is too big...
| 972 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:56:47am |
re: #965 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Phillies are playing @ NY this weekend IRRC
Right OK. It is at Yankee Stadium. Good.
| 974 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:57:11am |
re: #965 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
Phillies are playing @ NY this weekend IRRC
I'm wishing a hole will open up and swallow both teams...
| 975 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:57:25am |
re: #872 turn
Yeah, we used to try to avoid that sorta language when Charles informed us, years ago, that some younger kids read LGF while their parent(s) were on LGF.
I did my best at cleaning up my act and am still working on it!
| 976 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 8:57:30am |
| 977 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 8:57:31am |
re: #966 Ward Cleaver
Looks like Tax Cheat Timmy is speaking. Get ready for the market to tank.
Market no likey Timmy.
| 978 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:57:49am |
re: #966 Ward Cleaver
Looks like Tax Cheat Timmy is speaking. Get ready for the market to tank.
He was the only man for the job... America needed him, regardless of his crimes...
/
| 979 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 8:57:55am |
| 980 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 8:58:07am |
re: #955 tfc3rid
Off the roids/HGH?
No. Not Papi. I think his style of hitting and his body style just tends to lead to short careers, and maybe his is coming to it's end.
| 981 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 8:58:29am |
re: #903 UFO TOFU
Yes it stuck in my mind, just like your nic is the name of some album. The band's name escapes me at the moment.
| 982 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 8:58:41am |
re: #980 Ford_Prefect
No. Not Papi. I think his style of hitting and his body style just tends to lead to short careers, and maybe his is coming to it's end.
When big guys go they tend to go fast.
| 983 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 8:58:41am |
re: #874 NJDhockeyfan
Great comment and Link and I'd sure like to know which Senators didn't sign it either AND when are they up for re-election!
| 984 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 8:58:46am |
| 985 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 8:58:52am |
| 986 |
tfc3rid Wed, May 20, 2009 8:58:52am |
re: #980 Ford_Prefect
No. Not Papi. I think his style of hitting and his body style just tends to lead to short careers, and maybe his is coming to it's end.
Mo Vaughn-like? Well then, deal him to my Mets. We like older, larger-build first basemen.
| 987 |
SummerSong Wed, May 20, 2009 8:59:00am |
re: #851 Irish Rose
I'm not in the greatest mood myself today, lizards. My youngest son (17) got into some trouble last night for letting someone talk him into making a really stupid choice, and I was dragged out of bed at 2am to deal with it.
I keep telling him that he's going to be judged by the company that he keeps. He never wants to hear it... hopefully, he's going to start hearing it now.
I'm heading out to the flower garden this afternoon, to work my frustration out on a patch of weeds.
Even good kids make mistakes. Mine did too, at that age. They eventually calm down and mature. Hang in there.
| 988 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 8:59:02am |
re: #974 tfc3rid
I'm wishing a hole will open up and swallow both teams...
New York is solid bedrock, that ain't gonna happen. Now if Steinbrenner had relocated to Jersey & built the new stadium on a landfill...
| 990 |
Ben Hur Wed, May 20, 2009 8:59:08am |
Haven't able to post for a few days.
I assume the Sri Lanka victoire over the Tamil Tigers has been discussed heavily?
| 991 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 8:59:33am |
The mainstreaming of 9-11 Truth....
Ventura enrolls Fox & Friends in waterboarding ’school’
| 992 |
alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 8:59:39am |
| 993 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 8:59:43am |
re: #978 tfc3rid
He was the only man for the job... America needed him, regardless of his crimes...
"He makes the rules and he intends to keep it thataway.
What's good for General Bullmoose;
Is good for the USA!"
-Lil' Abner.
| 995 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 8:59:57am |
re: #975 realwest
Yeah, we used to try to avoid that sorta language when Charles informed us, years ago, that some younger kids read LGF while their parent(s) were on LGF.
I did my best at cleaning up my act and am still working on it!
btw...you turned me on to imeem...the best site out there so far as I know...what a delight, thanks for that
| 996 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 9:00:05am |
| 998 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 9:00:12am |
re: #988 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
New York is solid bedrock, that ain't gonna happen. Now if Steinbrenner had relocated to Jersey & built the new stadium on a landfill...
One can always hope for a new rift zone to open up.
| 999 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 9:00:16am |
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 9:00:18am |
re: #906 Sharmuta
Why your favorite, is the guy a hottie or something?
| 1001 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 9:00:25am |
As Binyamin Netanyahu returned to Israel from Washington late Wednesday afternoon, an aide to the prime minister said that media focus on the idea of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict was "childish and stupid."
[Link: www.jpost.com...]
I think it is childish and stupid also but what's his name in the White House doesn't?
| 1002 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:00:38am |
| 1003 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 9:00:53am |
| 1004 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:01:05am |
re: #982 Nevergiveup
When big guys go they tend to go fast.
Exactly. When you have such a big swing it doesn't take much to lose the timing, and I think that is what is happening. It's too bad. He has been fun to watch. I actually got to see him play Double A ball for the local affiliate of the Twins organization. He was definately a fan favorite even then.
| 1005 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:01:13am |
| 1006 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:01:14am |
re: #877 albusteve
that would be wrong...there is plenty of money for services, it's just foolishly spent otherwise...let em suffer
Good morning!
I heard a brief comment from a guy who used to be a BIG league Dem pollster saying on Fox and Friends this morning that something like 3,000 adults are moving out of California EVERY SINGLE DAY - and obviously taking their families with them. Geez, 3,000 A DAY!
| 1007 |
SummerSong Wed, May 20, 2009 9:01:25am |
re: #975 realwest
Yeah, we used to try to avoid that sorta language when Charles informed us, years ago, that some younger kids read LGF while their parent(s) were on LGF.
I did my best at cleaning up my act and am still working on it!
You know why I don't spell out the F word here? It's because I've never seen Charles do it. I take my cues from the owner. Simple.
| 1008 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 9:01:36am |
| 1010 |
alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:02:10am |
re: #977 Honorary Yooper
Market no likey Timmy.
* * * *
Saturday Night Live spoofed Geithner mercilessly recently.
But oddly, last weekend SNL didn't touch Nancy Pelosi's comic news conference, that I know of.
SNL attacked Dick Cheney & former Pres. Bush instead.
| 1011 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 9:02:19am |
re: #1004 Ford_Prefect
Exactly. When you have such a big swing it doesn't take much to lose the timing, and I think that is what is happening. It's too bad. He has been fun to watch. I actually got to see him play Double A ball for the local affiliate of the Twins organization. He was definately a fan favorite even then.
From afar he seems like a nice guy. And for all he has done for the Red Sox, your gonna have to give him the whole year also.
| 1012 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 9:02:52am |
re: #1006 realwest
Good morning!
I heard a brief comment from a guy who used to be a BIG league Dem pollster saying on Fox and Friends this morning that something like 3,000 adults are moving out of California EVERY SINGLE DAY - and obviously taking their families with them. Geez, 3,000 A DAY!
Rats fleeing a sinking ship?
| 1013 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 9:03:14am |
re: #932 midwestgak
Hey gal, I got an idea to keep your mind off your problems. Why don't you go find a nice avatar that makes you happy and post it here?
| 1014 |
BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey Wed, May 20, 2009 9:03:19am |
re: #1006 realwest
Good morning!
I heard a brief comment from a guy who used to be a BIG league Dem pollster saying on Fox and Friends this morning that something like 3,000 adults are moving out of California EVERY SINGLE DAY - and obviously taking their families with them. Geez, 3,000 A DAY!
That's the pattern. Liberals screw up a nice place like California or Massachusetts, can't live under the policies they enact, then move to neighboring states like Colorado & New Hampshire & start the process anew.
| 1015 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:03:25am |
re: #892 midwestgak
Hey {gak} whaddya mean "we"? I got started early at 15!
| 1016 |
The Sanity Inspector Wed, May 20, 2009 9:03:26am |
My favorite Satchmo anecdote: Someone came up to Louis and said, "Hey! Did you know that there's a new trumpet player in town, and people say he's better than you?"
"What's his name?", said Armstrong.
"Well, I don't rightly remember his name."
"Well, if he blows better than me, his name better be Gabriel!"
| 1017 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 9:03:31am |
re: #1000 turn
Why your favorite, is the guy a hottie or something?
No! Sharmie don't roll like that, yo. Beauty comes from within.
He's a nice guy- we enjoy talking about stuff. He drops me off a little ways away from the marked bus stop because that way I'm closer to my destination. Just an all around nice guy.
| 1018 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:03:32am |
re: #1011 Nevergiveup
From afar he seems like a nice guy. And for all he has done for the Red Sox, your gonna have to give him the whole year also.
More than likely that will happen. They might have to move him down in the order, though. If he were getting hits, just not home runs it would be one thing, but right now he is batting like .205 or something.
| 1019 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 9:03:34am |
re: #1007 SummerSong
You know why I don't spell out the F word here? It's because I've never seen Charles do it. I take my cues from the owner. Simple.
Well that is the classy thing to do. Now in my case, I have no class, so why bother?
| 1020 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:03:42am |
re: #1001 Nevergiveup
As Binyamin Netanyahu returned to Israel from Washington late Wednesday afternoon, an aide to the prime minister said that media focus on the idea of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict was "childish and stupid."
[Link: www.jpost.com...]
I think it is childish and stupid also but what's his name in the White House doesn't?
told you so!...Bibi won't fuck around with BO...he took a hit for what he said the other day at the WH but that was just rinky dink manners
| 1021 |
The Sanity Inspector Wed, May 20, 2009 9:04:13am |
I'm looking forward to Terry Teachout's new biography of Armstrong.
| 1022 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 9:04:27am |
| 1023 |
Killgore Trout Wed, May 20, 2009 9:04:36am |
Right wing extremist watch.....
Far-right violence on the rise in Germany
Crimes by right-wing extremists jumped 16 percent to 20,422 last year, according to the yearly report published by Germany's Interior Ministry. It also concluded there were nearly 900 reports of injuries caused by right-wing violence in 2008, while the number of neo-Nazis rose to about 4,800.
"The number of neo-Nazis, and this is alarming, has risen again," Interior Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble announced during a press conference held to coincide with the report's release.
Violent incidents were the highest in eastern Germany, when population differences were taken into account. A separate survey carried out by the Friedrich Ebert Institute last year found that one in three people in former East Germany are openly prejudiced against foreigners.
| 1024 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:04:44am |
re: #897 quickjustice
Huh - Goddess flew the coop? She left or was banned?
Who's gonna be the Keeper of The List?!
| 1025 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:04:50am |
| 1027 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:05:37am |
re: #1024 realwest
Huh - Goddess flew the coop? She left or was banned?
Who's gonna be the Keeper of The List?!
Nothing has been confirmed yet, real.
| 1028 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:06:00am |
re: #901 Fat Bastard Vegetarian Shit - that's not good news. I hope and pray she kicks it's ass again FBV, is it the same cancer or a different type?
| 1029 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:06:16am |
re: #1006 realwest
Good morning!
I heard a brief comment from a guy who used to be a BIG league Dem pollster saying on Fox and Friends this morning that something like 3,000 adults are moving out of California EVERY SINGLE DAY - and obviously taking their families with them. Geez, 3,000 A DAY!
yes, and many come to the ABQ area....jury is still out on that one...Rio Rancho is a far different place in character than Albuwuerque because of all the loony Yew Norkers ans people from CA...I can't stand it up there
| 1030 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 9:06:20am |
| 1031 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 9:06:26am |
| 1033 |
Vicious Babushka Wed, May 20, 2009 9:06:30am |
re: #723 MandyManners
I've not seen it. But, I don't recall you ever had a run in with the banned leader of that rabid pack.
I try to avoid controversy.
| 1034 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 9:06:45am |
Fucking A. And B and C and the whole fucking alphabet, Walter.
If I take my ding away will you quit fucking bitching? I didn't like your hyperbole, but whatever. Keep shooting the messenger. He did nothing wrong.
| 1035 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:07:42am |
re: #906 Sharmuta
I got my favorite bus driver back today. The bus company rotates their drivers unless they have seniority (then they can stay on a route if they choose to), but the new rotation landed him back on my route. I was very happy to see him this morning- I haven't seen him since just before Christmas.
That is good news - how long do you figure he'll be back on your route and what makes him such a great bus driver?
| 1036 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 9:07:50am |
re: #806 Ford_Prefect
You would be amazed at how many people can't see in a straight line, never mind walk in one. Had a client one time that wanted the corners of her square lot pinned. I set the pins and then showed her where there were. There was a nice clean line of site from one front corner to the corresponding back corner. We stood on one and looked at the other and she said "So where does the line go from here?" I said, "It goes straight from here to that pin there." She looked at it and said "I don't know what you mean."
I'd be amazed except my husband has had people in their apprenticeship program who have to be shown how to a) use a measuring tape, b) read a measuring tape, c) estimate square footage, and d) use an adjustable wrench!
| 1037 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:07:58am |
| 1038 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:08:15am |
re: #1023 Killgore Trout
it's coming and it cannot be stopped...imo
| 1039 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:08:33am |
re: #1034 Sharmuta
Fucking A. And B and C and the whole fucking alphabet, Walter.
If I take my ding away will you quit fucking bitching? I didn't like your hyperbole, but whatever. Keep shooting the messenger. He did nothing wrong.
Bitching. I'm protecting a long time Lizard from unproven accusations. I can't believe you are calling that hyperbole. You down dinged me for asking for caution.
I don't care about the ding itself, I care about what it says.
Unbelievable.
| 1040 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 9:08:58am |
A Genetic Clue to Why Autism Affects Boys More
Among the many mysteries that befuddle autism researchers: why the disorder affects boys four times more often than girls. But in new findings reported online today by the journal Molecular Psychiatry, researchers say they have found a genetic clue that may help explain the disparity.
The newly discovered autism-risk gene, identified by authors as CACNA1G, is more common in boys than in girls (why that's so is still not clear), and the authors suggest it plays a role in boys' increased risk of the developmental disorder. CACNA1G, which sits on chromosome 17, amid other genes that have been previously linked to autism, is responsible for regulating the flow of calcium into and out of cells. Nerve cells in the brain rely on calcium to become activated, and research suggests that imbalances in the mineral can result in the overstimulation of neural connections and create developmental problems, such as autism and even epilepsy, which is also a common feature of autism.
| 1041 |
Ben Hur Wed, May 20, 2009 9:09:19am |
re: #1037 Ford_Prefect
Cum on. It wasn't that hard.
I'm glad I've hung around long enough for the puns to start.
| 1042 |
midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 9:09:26am |
re: #921 Walter L. Newton
We don't know anything at this point. What the hell is going on here?
I have been reading all of the comments about goddess. I haven't a clue about other sites. Other sites interest me little, so I don't explore them.
LGF is a place to come to dialog, not gossip.
| 1043 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 9:09:39am |
re: #946 Creeping Eruption
I think it comes with the age. At 17 I had to explain to my parents how I broke my arm (riding on the hood of a car), got busted shoplifting (a mortal sin in my house) and was almost arrested but the scum bag I was hanging out with decided to hit the four cops who tackled us. I was merely removed from the premises while they beat him to a pulp.
You will hopefully laugh about this one day. Good luck. :)
re: #892 midwestgak
{friend} We all made stupid choices at age 17. Hope you get a good rest tonight.
Thanks.
He was with a group of high school friends last night and the driver (19) was driving people home before dropping my son and his friend off to his parents' house for an overnight.
They decided to stop for a bit at the local cemetary, which of course is one of the favorite local teenage hangouts. One of the older kids opens the trunk (it's dads' car), and they find a bottle of apple vodka. My son says it looks interesting and he wants a taste of it.. he takes two small swallows, and it grosses him out. They put the bottle back in dad's trunk after laughing their asses off, and after shooting the shit for a few more minutes they climb in the car and head home.
The stupid kid driving the car then decides on a whim that he wants to take a joyride with Dads' car. He ramps it up to 75 in a 45, and all the kids in the car are terrified and begging him to slow down. A cop pulls him over of course, and decides to give all of the teens in the van a breathalyzer. My son in the back seat is the only one with alchohol on his breath from the two swallows, and comes in at .056.
End result: a 1st offense MIP.
Ugh.
| 1044 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 9:09:41am |
re: #1029 albusteve
yes, and many come to the ABQ area....jury is still out on that one...Rio Rancho is a far different place in character than Albuwuerque because of all the loony Yew Norkers ans people from CA...I can't stand it up there
The first time I set foot in CA a friend of mine told me a joke. "How is CA like a bowl of Grape-nuts? You take out all of the fruits and nuts and you're left with a bunch of fucking flakes".
| 1045 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:09:59am |
re: #1036 tankascribe
I'd be amazed except my husband has had people in their apprenticeship program who have to be shown how to a) use a measuring tape, b) read a measuring tape, c) estimate square footage, and d) use an adjustable wrench!
You know, I was just thinking. It would be interesting one day to get people talking about what they do for a living and telling some of the more interesting stories that they have about the profession. Probably too late in this thread for that, but I would like to see that some time.
| 1046 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:10:15am |
re: #1042 midwestgak
We don't know anything at this point. What the hell is going on here?
I have been reading all of the comments about goddess. I haven't a clue about other sites. Other sites interest me little, so I don't explore them.
LGF is a place to come to dialog, not gossip.
it sounds like a cheezy soap opera
| 1047 |
John Neverbend Wed, May 20, 2009 9:10:18am |
re: #1020 albusteve
told you so!...Bibi won't fuck around with BO...he took a hit for what he said the other day at the WH but that was just rinky dink manners
Here's Mark Steyn's take on the meeting. [Link: corner.nationalreview.com...]
| 1048 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:10:27am |
re: #921 Walter L. Newton
Hey Walter - good morning to you - and you're 100% right, besides which, even if Goddess wanted to take a break, she would NEVER post on an anti-LGF site and she'd come out here and tell US.
I hate fucking rumors.
| 1050 |
MrSilverDragon Wed, May 20, 2009 9:10:37am |
re: #1041 Ben Hur
I'm glad I've hung around long enough for the puns to start.
Some people don't have the balls for that.
| 1051 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:10:40am |
re: #1042 midwestgak
We don't know anything at this point. What the hell is going on here?
I have been reading all of the comments about goddess. I haven't a clue about other sites. Other sites interest me little, so I don't explore them.
LGF is a place to come to dialog, not gossip.
That's what I have been saying all morning. Did you read my comments? I have been suggesting caution in numerous posts and I got down dinged for that.
| 1052 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 9:10:44am |
re: #1042 midwestgak
We don't know anything at this point. What the hell is going on here?
I have been reading all of the comments about goddess. I haven't a clue about other sites. Other sites interest me little, so I don't explore them.
LGF is a place to come to dialog, not gossip.
Well maybe a little gossip?
| 1053 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:10:55am |
re: #1041 Ben Hur
I'm glad I've hung around long enough for the puns to start.
Oh we have been jerking them around for a while.
| 1054 |
Creeping Eruption Wed, May 20, 2009 9:11:38am |
re: #1043 Irish Rose
Thanks.
He was with a group of high school friends last night and the driver (19) was driving people home before dropping my son and his friend off to his parents' house for an overnight.
They decided to stop for a bit at the local cemetary, which of course is one of the favorite local teenage hangouts. One of the older kids opens the trunk (it's dads' car), and they find a bottle of apple vodka. My son says it looks interesting and he wants a taste of it.. he takes two small swallows, and it grosses him out. They put the bottle back in dad's trunk after laughing their asses off, and after shooting the shit for a few more minutes they climb in the car and head home.
The stupid kid driving the car then decides on a whim that he wants to take a joyride with Dads' car. He ramps it up to 75 in a 45, and all the kids in the car are terrified and begging him to slow down. A cop pulls him over of course, and decides to give all of the teens in the van a breathalyzer. My son in the back seat is the only one with alchohol on his breath from the two swallows, and comes in at .056.
End result: a 1st offense MIP.
Ugh.
Sounds like your kid has a pretty good head on his shoulders. I would have downed half the bottle and would have been puking down the side of the car when the cop pulled us over. What happens after that? God only knows.
| 1055 |
CommonCents Wed, May 20, 2009 9:11:49am |
Choosing bailout recipients by race sounds illegal to me.
Democrats seek financial rescue of minority-owned broadcasters
| 1056 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 9:12:00am |
re: #1028 realwest
Same thing. Responded very well to chemo last time, and she lost her hair, but did not get sick.
| 1057 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 9:12:29am |
| 1058 |
CynicalConservative Wed, May 20, 2009 9:12:45am |
re: #1055 CommonCents
Choosing bailout recipients by race sounds illegal to me.
Democrats seek financial rescue of minority-owned broadcasters
It's only illegal if you have an (R) next to your name.
| 1059 |
CommonCents Wed, May 20, 2009 9:13:20am |
re: #1058 CynicalConservative
It's only illegal if you have an (R) next to your name.
Who says justice is blind?
| 1060 |
Golem Akbar Wed, May 20, 2009 9:13:21am |
re: #1041 Ben Hur
I'm glad I've hung around long enough for the puns to start.
You're having a ball with that?
| 1061 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 9:13:33am |
re: #1034 Sharmuta
re: #1039 Walter L. Newton
To be honest, I noticed the nic over there last week, but given their propensity for nic-jacking, I ignored it. Let's let Charles make the final call on this. Otherwise, let's knock it off with the bickering over this issue. There's far more important stuff from ID to neo-Nazis to Obama to Iran to worry about.
| 1062 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 9:13:36am |
re: #1038 albusteve
it's coming and it cannot be stopped...imo
Hey are you on this penis thread too?
/
| 1063 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:13:49am |
re: #1044 VegasRick
The first time I set foot in CA a friend of mine told me a joke. "How is CA like a bowl of Grape-nuts? You take out all of the fruits and nuts and you're left with a bunch of fucking flakes".
old ABQ is very unpretentious and people are just nonjudgemental about stuff...very laid back...ten miles up the river the cops are mean, people are far more aggressive with their driving, less friendly etc....you may think I'm kidding but I'm not...there really is a difference and that's where the CA people flock to...a whole nother feel to the place
| 1064 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:13:59am |
| 1065 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 9:14:34am |
re: #1055 CommonCents
Choosing bailout recipients by race sounds illegal to me.
Democrats seek financial rescue of minority-owned broadcasters
It's the age of obama, 3 years, 8 months to go.
| 1066 |
alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:14:52am |
re: #1047 John Neverbend
Here's Mark Steyn's take on the meeting. [Link: corner.nationalreview.com...]
* * * *
Thank you for that link to Mark Steyn's blog thread. When I saw Pres. Obama's condescending comments with P.M. Netanyahu sitting there like a penitent wringing his hands before Father Confessor Obama, I wanted to barf.
| 1067 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 9:14:54am |
He is a good kid, just makes dumb choices sometimes.
I did too... my parents never knew about half the shit I did at the age of 17.
| 1068 |
quickjustice Wed, May 20, 2009 9:15:07am |
re: #921 Walter L. Newton
"Accusations"? Back off, Walter! I like her.
| 1069 |
Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, May 20, 2009 9:15:35am |
re: #1067 Irish Rose
My parents knew half. The good half.
| 1070 |
Buck Wed, May 20, 2009 9:15:41am |
re: #720 NJDhockeyfan
Biden feelin' the love in Serbia...
Isn't that news? I mean shouldn't that be on CNN etc?
| 1071 |
CommonCents Wed, May 20, 2009 9:15:42am |
re: #1067 Irish Rose
He is a good kid, just makes dumb choices sometimes.
I did too... my parents never knew about half the shit I did at the age of 17.
It's fun when you get older and joke with your parents about all the stuff they would have killed your over but never found out.
| 1072 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:15:53am |
re: #1047 John Neverbend
Here's Mark Steyn's take on the meeting. [Link: corner.nationalreview.com...]
yepper..."attitudes rather than policies"
| 1074 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:16:19am |
re: #1068 quickjustice
"Accusations"? Back off, Walter! I like her.
And so do I and I have been standing up for her all morning. This is getting sick.
| 1076 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:16:48am |
re: #942 buzzsawmonkey
Morning buzz! I just e-mailed Goddess and asked her about it.
I strongly suspect a nic-jacking here. She doesn't post very often during the week (at least when I'm on LGF) and that may be why she hasn't been around but I can't BELEIVE she'd post at an LGF HATE SITE.
| 1077 |
Golem Akbar Wed, May 20, 2009 9:16:54am |
re: #1064 Ford_Prefect
Which head were you thinking with?
[I was putting my hands in my pockets, and...] feeling a little cocky?
| 1078 |
midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 9:16:56am |
re: #1051 Walter L. Newton
Yes, read your comments all morning long. Good job. Some just don't listen.
| 1079 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:16:56am |
| 1080 |
Creeping Eruption Wed, May 20, 2009 9:17:00am |
| 1081 |
John Neverbend Wed, May 20, 2009 9:17:08am |
re: #1066 alegrias
* * * *
Thank you for that link to Mark Steyn's blog thread. When I saw Pres. Obama's condescending comments with P.M. Netanyahu sitting there like a penitent wringing his hands before Father Confessor Obama, I wanted to barf.
This was Bibi's opportunity to get the measure of Obama on the Middle East. It comes to a few attometres.
| 1082 |
tokyobk Wed, May 20, 2009 9:17:43am |
Charles, I thought you might appreciate this quote from Seneca:
'This is the difference between us Romans and the Etruscans. 'We believe that lightning is caused by clouds colliding, whereas they believe that clouds collide in order to create lightning. Since they attribute everything to gods, they are led to believe not that events have a meaning because they have happened, but that they happen in order to express a meaning.''
| 1083 |
MrSilverDragon Wed, May 20, 2009 9:18:04am |
re: #1071 CommonCents
It's fun when you get older and joke with your parents about all the stuff they would have killed your over but never found out.
There are things I've done in my younger years which my parents will never know I've done. Ever. And, I believe it's much, much better that way.
| 1084 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:18:42am |
re: #1078 midwestgak
Yes, read your comments all morning long. Good job. Some just don't listen.
Thanks. I haven't once accused goddess of anything. And I don't understand why some people here are now accusing me of that, and I am getting down dinged for standing up for her.
I can hear the twilight zone music...
| 1085 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:18:49am |
re: #1078 midwestgak
Yes, read your comments all morning long. Good job. Some just don't listen.
did you read mine?....obviously not
| 1086 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 9:18:55am |
re: #1043 Irish Rose
Sorry about that rose, btw turnspawn was able to get his 0.09 rap reduced to a reckless driving charge, $1000 for the attorney and $1000 fine plus he kept his license. Good news. Don't be too hard on the kid, ok? Knowing you he is probably beating him self up enough already.
| 1087 |
Creeping Eruption Wed, May 20, 2009 9:19:17am |
| 1088 |
Ben Hur Wed, May 20, 2009 9:19:37am |
Any word on how many car dealerships that were shut down by The One were minority owned?
| 1089 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 9:19:38am |
re: #1083 MrSilverDragon
There are things I've done in my younger years which my parents will never know I've done. Ever. And, I believe it's much, much better that way.
Well my dad passed away and if i tell my Mother something today, she'll forget it by tomorrow so?
| 1090 |
srb1976 Wed, May 20, 2009 9:20:08am |
re: #1071 CommonCents
It's fun when you get older and joke with your parents about all the stuff they would have killed your over but never found out.
Even more fun when you find out that they knew all along.......
| 1091 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:20:34am |
re: #948 Walter L. Newton
Huh, I just checked a bunch of your comments Walter in the 600 range and all I see are updings?
Who is it that's downdinging you?
| 1092 |
VegasRick Wed, May 20, 2009 9:21:14am |
| 1093 |
Golem Akbar Wed, May 20, 2009 9:21:16am |
re: #1088 Ben Hur
Any word on how many car dealerships that were shut down by The One were minority owned?
Good question! I'd like to know, too.
| 1094 |
Nevergiveup Wed, May 20, 2009 9:22:09am |
Left-Wing Hack Joe Klein Says...That Krauthammer Fellow Wouldn't Be So Conservative If He Could Walk
—DrewM.
[Link: ace.mu.nu...]
Liberals are all heart?
| 1095 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 9:22:27am |
re: #1091 realwest
I removed my ding (I didn't like Walter's choice of words) in the hopes he would quit bitching about it, but if he'd like to continue discussing this gotc matter (which he said he wanted to drop) I could go add it back.
| 1096 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:22:56am |
re: #1091 realwest
Huh, I just checked a bunch of your comments Walter in the 600 range and all I see are updings?
Who is it that's downdinging you?
Number 673 was down dinged by Sharmuta, now it's gone. JS can confirm that it was down dinged.
I off the subject now.
| 1097 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 9:23:20am |
You know what- I apologize for #1095.
Charles doesn't need this shit.
| 1098 |
Golem Akbar Wed, May 20, 2009 9:23:31am |
| 1099 |
CommonCents Wed, May 20, 2009 9:23:34am |
re: #1083 MrSilverDragon
It's fun when you get older and joke with your parents about all the stuff they would have killed your over but never found out.There are things I've done in my younger years which my parents will never know I've done. Ever. And, I believe it's much, much better that way.
I stand corrected. You're right, one cannot joke about "all" the stuff.
| 1100 |
alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:23:35am |
re: #1094 Nevergiveup
Left-Wing Hack Joe Klein Says...That Krauthammer Fellow Wouldn't Be So Conservative If He Could Walk
—DrewM.[Link: ace.mu.nu...]
Liberals are all heart?
* * * *
What a F'n Asshole--Charles Krauthammer WAS a democrat who worked in Carter's administration back in the day.
Joe Klein deserves to ....break his own neck.
| 1101 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:23:58am |
re: #1093 Golem Akbar
Good question! I'd like to know, too.
I don't think it really matters. the problem is that any of them are being forced to shut down. Like any other business they should do their best to survive and those that can't will close. From what I hear there are profitable dealerships that are being shut down with no recourse. Just wrong.
| 1102 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 9:24:19am |
Jaysus Christ, would you people knock it the hell off?
Sorry, I'm not in the best mood today and I didn't come here for this.
Just WAIT, wouldja?
| 1103 |
alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:24:29am |
re: #1099 CommonCents
I stand corrected. You're right, one cannot joke about "all" the stuff.
* * * *
Teen pregnancies for example. Not funny for anyone.
| 1104 |
midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 9:24:51am |
re: #1084 Walter L. Newton
I can hear the twilight zone music...
du du du du du du du du. Thanks! gave me a laugh.
| 1105 |
Ben Hur Wed, May 20, 2009 9:25:01am |
re: #1093 Golem Akbar
Good question! I'd like to know, too.
I'm asking because I heard a report yesterday that it was done with no rhyme or reason.
Not by any standard or "the lowest 25% in sales" etc...
| 1107 |
sattv4u2 Wed, May 20, 2009 9:25:17am |
re: #1084 Walter L. Newton
Thanks. I haven't once accused goddess of anything. And I don't understand why some people here are now accusing me of that, and I am getting down dinged for standing up for her.
I can hear the twilight zone music...
For what it's worth, I have your back, Walter. I know it wasn't you questioning Goddesses "loyalty"
| 1109 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:25:39am |
re: #989 Iron Fist
"I was totally unlike my sedate and diplomatic self today. Of course, I had hair then, and no tattoos..."
ROFL!
Hey Bro' - why don't you get some "hair" tatooed on your head?
/ducks and runs for cover -really fast too!
| 1110 |
CommonCents Wed, May 20, 2009 9:26:15am |
re: #1103 alegrias
* * * *
Teen pregnancies for example. Not funny for anyone.
That's a little too serious for what I was referring to.
| 1112 |
alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:26:56am |
re: #1105 Ben Hur
I'm asking because I heard a report yesterday that it was done with no rhyme or reason.
Not by any standard or "the lowest 25% in sales" etc...
* * * *
In Soviet Union, Government closes your biznez.
| 1113 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:27:32am |
re: #1103 alegrias
* * * *
Teen pregnancies for example. Not funny for anyone.
I heard on the radio yesterday that more than 50% of hispanic girls in this country become pregnant while still teenagers. While that would, therefore, include 18 and 19 year olds that are technically adults, this is very disturbing.
| 1114 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:27:41am |
re: #1007 SummerSong
Yes, Charles is somewhat more restrained than some of us!
| 1115 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:27:58am |
re: #1107 sattv4u2
For what it's worth, I have your back, Walter. I know it wasn't you questioning Goddesses "loyalty"
It's worth a lot, considering how crazy this has become. Like I said above, I'm off the subject now. For those who don't agree with the tact I took, I'm sorry, for those that understood what I was saying, thanks.
It's not worth making everyone mad over this. I suspect that Goddess will be able to take care of this herself, considering that Realwest has now emailed her and she says it wasn't her posting on the anti-LGF blog.
Too bad it came to this.
| 1117 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 9:28:35am |
re: #1064 Ford_Prefect
Which head were you thinking with?
That reminds me of this joke that I actually found a link to:
Buckwheat & Darla were in school, and the teacher asks Darla "How do you spell 'dumb'?"
Darla says "d-u-m-b, dumb" The teacher says, "very good, now use it in a sentence."
She says "Buckwheat is dumb"
Now spell "stupid". Darla says "s-t-u-p-i-d, stupid". The teacher says, "very good, now use it in a sentence."
Darla says "Buckwheat is stupid."
Then the teacher calls on Buckwheat and says "Buckwheat, spell dictate."
Buckwheat stands and says "d-i-c-t-a-t-e, dictate". The teacher says, "very good, now use it in a sentence."
"I may be dumb, and I may be stupid, but Darla say my dictate good!"
| 1118 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:29:33am |
re: #1014 BeerDrinking_VictoryMonkey
That's the pattern. Liberals screw up a nice place like California or Massachusetts, can't live under the policies they enact, then move to neighboring states like Colorado & New Hampshire & start the process anew.
Yep. And regrettfully some of them have come down here and are repeating the process all over again.
There just ain't no cure for stupid.
| 1119 |
reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 9:29:33am |
re: #1111 buzzsawmonkey
The Torah cautions us against slander, but also against lashon hara (evil speech); "you shall not go up and down as a talebearer among your people."
"Slander" is the retailing of falsehoods; lashon hara refers to the injury that is done by repeating tales about someone even if they are true, because one cannot be sure that one knows the full story, and whether what one says, even if objectively true as far as it goes, is still a falsehood by virtue of being incomplete, or injurious simply because it needlessly incites speculation, or anger, or envy, or any number of other base emotions.
It is said that lashon hara harms three people; the person who speaks it, the person who hears it, and the person whom it is about.
If someone should see something that Charles should perhaps know about, the appropriate thing would be to notify him; if that person wants to ask someone about something they've posted here or elsewhere, the appropriate thing is to ask about it directly. Neither of these solutions blackens someone's reputation needlessly, nor gives rise to unfounded speculation.
The least appropriate action--the lashon hara action--is to drag it in here like a cat with a dead mouse and drop it in the middle of a thread in that person's absence.
I regret I have but one upding to give.
| 1121 |
soxfan4life Wed, May 20, 2009 9:29:56am |
re: #1088 Ben Hur
Any word on how many car dealerships that were shut down by The One were minority owned?
Here is some info on Chrysler, seems as though GM is not putting out that info as of now.
[Link: www.hispanicbusiness.com...]
GM says their cutting will be colorblind and result only from low sales figures.
[Link: www.businessweek.com...]
| 1122 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 9:30:40am |
re: #1111 buzzsawmonkey
That's why I usually email things like this to Charles and let him figure it out.
| 1124 |
alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:31:27am |
re: #1113 Ford_Prefect
I heard on the radio yesterday that more than 50% of hispanic girls in this country become pregnant while still teenagers. While that would, therefore, include 18 and 19 year olds that are technically adults, this is very disturbing.
* * * * *
Evolution in action. All natural!
Perhaps their families don't encourage their daughters to take hormones to prevent pregnancy, and are willing to help raise children, despite their low income.
Think how much they save in In Vitro Fertilization treatments, by not waiting until their 30s and 40s to have children.
| 1125 |
CommonCents Wed, May 20, 2009 9:33:29am |
re: #1121 soxfan4life
Here is some info on Chrysler, seems as though GM is not putting out that info as of now.
[Link: www.hispanicbusiness.com...]
GM says their cutting will be colorblind and result only from low sales figures.[Link: www.businessweek.com...]
Good link.
5.03% Percent of total Chrysler dealerships minority owned.
4.06% Percent of dealerships closing minority owned.
5.35% Percent of total dealerships minority owned after the closures.
| 1127 |
Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 9:34:18am |
Charles doesn't need this shit. I'm sure he'll have a lot of hate mail from the previous thread. Might be nice if he got some nice mail from us once in awhile for putting up with all of us. Poor man.
| 1128 |
alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:35:59am |
re: #1126 Ford_Prefect
Please tell me you're kidding.
* * **
It's a working hypothesis. Got a better one?
| 1129 |
midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 9:35:59am |
| 1130 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:36:04am |
re: #1055 CommonCents
Uh Oh. That sounds like how CRA got it's start - and formed "Sub-prime mortgages" from which most of the evils in the housing market depression can be traced.
| 1131 |
OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 9:36:10am |
| 1132 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:36:14am |
yo Charles....thanks for all you do and may the good Lord shine a light on you, make every song you sing the perfect tune
| 1133 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 9:36:17am |
re: #1010 alegrias
* * * *
Saturday Night Live spoofed Geithner mercilessly recently.But oddly, last weekend SNL didn't touch Nancy Pelosi's comic news conference, that I know of.
SNL attacked Dick Cheney & former Pres. Bush instead.
Beat that dead horse!
| 1134 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:36:56am |
| 1135 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:36:58am |
re: #1056 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Same thing. Responded very well to chemo last time, and she lost her hair, but did not get sick.
Prayers and best wishes going up for her right now.
| 1137 |
Walter L. Newton Wed, May 20, 2009 9:37:55am |
re: #1136 Ward Cleaver
Charles sleeping late again?
Don't think so. A comment way up thread got deleted about 10 minutes ago, at least I think it did.
| 1138 |
reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 9:37:55am |
re: #1136 Ward Cleaver
Charles sleeping late again?
Charles might, just might, have a life apart from LGF and catering to us.
| 1139 |
OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 9:38:08am |
re: #1119 reine.de.tout
Did y'all see me wave as I passed by on Friday morning and Monday evening?
/
| 1141 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:38:36am |
re: #1138 reine.de.tout
Charles might, just might, have a life apart from LGF and catering to us.
Why would he want that?
| 1142 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:38:49am |
| 1143 |
Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 9:38:50am |
re: #1138 reine.de.tout
Charles might, just might, have a life apart from LGF and catering to us.
Ya think?
| 1144 |
Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 9:38:57am |
re: #1138 reine.de.tout
Charles might, just might, have a life apart from LGF and catering to us.
Oh, I know that. I miss those "cycle of violence" threads, BTW.
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Bloodnok Wed, May 20, 2009 9:39:05am |
re: #1132 albusteve
yo Charles....thanks for all you do and may the good Lord shine a light on you, make every song you sing the perfect tune
Couldn't resist the Stones quote, eh? But hear, hear anyway.
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OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 9:39:34am |
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Kenneth Wed, May 20, 2009 9:39:43am |
re: #1138 reine.de.tout
Charles might, just might, have a life apart from LGF and catering to us.
Oh right, as if!
{reine}
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lawhawk Wed, May 20, 2009 9:40:10am |
re: #1144 Ward Cleaver
And the reason that he stopped with those cycle of violence threads is because he was getting threats from people who apparently figured out his routine IRL.
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:40:16am |
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reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 9:40:25am |
re: #1139 OldLineTexan
Did y'all see me wave as I passed by on Friday morning and Monday evening?
/
Where'd you pass by at?
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alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:40:44am |
re: #1133 Ward Cleaver
Beat that dead horse!
* * * * **
Liberals can't believe former Vice President Dick Cheney would speak up & DEFEND actions he believed were honorable.
Dems are apparently more comfortable with liars lying "I did NOT have sex with that woman, Ms. Lewinski."
Or being like COlin Powell & Richard Armitage, cowardly remaining silent after leaking Valerie Pflame's identity, though she wasn't really a covert agent at the time Armitage leaked her name to the press.
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midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 9:41:07am |
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:41:19am |
re: #1150 reine.de.tout
Where'd you pass by at?
what?...you ended a sentence with a preposition....very bad
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OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 9:41:25am |
re: #1150 reine.de.tout
Where'd you pass by at?
On my way to and from Atlanta ... all the way through Louisiana from Texas to Mississippi on 10 and 12 and 10, respectively.
;)
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wrenchwench Wed, May 20, 2009 9:41:28am |
re: #1126 Ford_Prefect
Please tell me you're kidding.
Physically, 18 and 19 year olds having children is healthy. Sociologically, it usually isn't, but sometimes it's just fine.
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Irish Rose Wed, May 20, 2009 9:42:34am |
re: #1155 wrenchwench
Physically, 18 and 19 year olds having children is healthy. Sociologically, it usually isn't, but sometimes it's just fine.
Last thing I need to hear this morning..
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reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 9:42:48am |
re: #1154 OldLineTexan
On my way to and from Atlanta ... all the way through Louisiana from Texas to Mississippi on 10 and 12 and 10, respectively.
;)
Oh-ho!
Long drive, eh?
Wish I'd seen you wave.
Should have given me a heads up.
I coulda grabbed Pink Freud and we could have said "hello".
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Son of the Black Dog Wed, May 20, 2009 9:42:49am |
re: #1101 Ford_Prefect
I don't think it really matters. the problem is that any of them are being forced to shut down. Like any other business they should do their best to survive and those that can't will close. From what I hear there are profitable dealerships that are being shut down with no recourse. Just wrong.
The thing I can't figure out is how closing dealerships, which are independently owned, helps the automakers. They have no costs associated with operating extra dealerships. They're actually probably going to reduce their sales volume. Makes no sense to me.
Now, if the automakers own a core group of dealerships somebody please wise me up. But if they were closing independents to drive business to their own stores, I'd expect howls from the antitrust people, and rightly so.
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realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:43:10am |
re: #1115 Walter L. Newton
"Realwest has now emailed her and she says it wasn't her posting on the anti-LGF blog."
NOT QUITE. I've e-mailed her but have not heard back but I don't believe she would post on an LGF HATE SITE.
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tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 9:43:15am |
re: #919 turn
They're structural steel painters (read "bridge painters") and are barely keeping enough paint on the steel with only 6 guys to cover the work on three bridges (Benicia-Martinez, Carquinez Straits, and Antioch bridges). Mister Rust is gaining big time, the road surface is disintegrating (the bridge maintenance folks are also down big-time), plus it's all for 10% less. CALTRANS finally decided they had to hire a few more bodies so a couple of weeks ago the hubby was testing the experienced painters applying for the Journeyman positions (first test -- make 'em walk up the cable from the deck up to the tower; if they can't handle the height, they're outta there).
The only reason they had any experienced applicants was because the housing industry has practically shut down in the state, so a lot of painters are having a hard time scraping up enough work to get by. Eight guys passed the test, the hubby's shop was supposed to get four of them. Three of them called back to say they didn't want the job -- they either did the math on how much (little) they'll get paid, or their current bosses made them counter-offers to keep them, so now they're down to one (!) new guy coming in.
So no dead wood in that shop, but there's plenty of it around -- they could probably fire 90% of the CALTRANS District 4 workers and still get the job done.
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alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:43:51am |
re: #1155 wrenchwench
Physically, 18 and 19 year olds having children is healthy. Sociologically, it usually isn't, but sometimes it's just fine.
* * * * *
In the taxpayer financed, ACORN "managed" public housing tracts near me, 18 & 19 year old mothers are OLD!
Grandmothers are 30 & 40 year olds.
Marriages? Hahahaha.
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OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 9:43:54am |
re: #1158 reine.de.tout
Oh-ho!
Long drive, eh?
Wish I'd seen you wave.
Should have given me a heads up.
I coulda grabbed Pink Freud and we could have said "hello".
Fourteen hours in "the saddle" on Monday, but good company and a good breakfast in Alabama made it alright.
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reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 9:43:59am |
re: #1153 albusteve
what?...you ended a sentence with a preposition....very bad
That is something up with which I should not put. :-)
I was wondering how long it would take the grammar police to say something. Funny, but I didn't think it would be you LOL.
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DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 9:44:33am |
re: #1082 tokyobk
Charles, I thought you might appreciate this quote from Seneca:
'This is the difference between us Romans and the Etruscans. 'We believe that lightning is caused by clouds colliding, whereas they believe that clouds collide in order to create lightning. Since they attribute everything to gods, they are led to believe not that events have a meaning because they have happened, but that they happen in order to express a meaning.''
Good quote. The problem with strict creationists IMO is that unlike Etruscans or Romans they would claim that lightening exists independent of clouds even in the face of evidence that clouds and lightening are connected. I favor the Etruscans philosophically in thinking that existance has a deeper meaning and is influenced by God but not to the point that I deny that all creation is a very ancient and logical thing.
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:44:43am |
re: #1156 buzzsawmonkey
There are certain areas of New York where it is customary to end sentences with a proposition.
for me that would be a deal on Circle Line tickets...ho hum
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wrenchwench Wed, May 20, 2009 9:44:45am |
re: #1157 Irish Rose
Last thing I need to hear this morning..
{Rose} I think your son will be OK. I'm glad the driver got pulled over before something worse happened. Go cops!
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:44:52am |
re: #1155 wrenchwench
Physically, 18 and 19 year olds having children is healthy. Sociologically, it usually isn't, but sometimes it's just fine.
Agreed. There are definitely varying degrees of maturity at that age. However, I would wager that most of them are younger than that. The problems caused by teen pregnancy are so huge, not only to the people immediately involved, but to the community as a whole. If the trend continues the hispanic community is in real trouble.
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irongrampa Wed, May 20, 2009 9:45:52am |
Idle thought before I head out to annoy the local trout population--how about, instead of Obama Derangement Syndrome, refer to it as Obama Disgust Syndrome?
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realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:46:59am |
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wrenchwench Wed, May 20, 2009 9:47:27am |
re: #1169 Ford_Prefect
Agreed. There are definitely varying degrees of maturity at that age. However, I would wager that most of them are younger than that. The problems caused by teen pregnancy are so huge, not only to the people immediately involved, but to the community as a whole. If the trend continues the hispanic community is in real trouble.
Yeah, I live in that community. The biggest problem with the youngsters having youngsters is that the lack of mature adult supervision contributes greatly to the gang problems.
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:48:00am |
re: #1164 reine.de.tout
That is something up with which I should not put. :-)
I was wondering how long it would take the grammar police to say something. Funny, but I didn't think it would be you LOL.
it's the only grammar rule I know....I wield it like an ax
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:48:01am |
re: #1159 Son of the Black Dog
The thing I don't understand is that with the current economy there are going to be dealers closing because they can't make enough sales to survive. Why not just let things take their natural course? It doesn't make sense, and it isn't Capitalism, that is for sure.
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midwestgak Wed, May 20, 2009 9:48:04am |
re: #1164 reine.de.tout
That is something up with which I should not put. :-)
{reine} a very funny line in She Devil (the maid):
"This is shit up with I will not put."
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DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 9:48:53am |
The silver lining to the cloud of getting caught in youthful indiscretion is that experience teaches more effectively than precept.
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realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:49:09am |
re: #1162 alegrias
* * * * *
In the taxpayer financed, ACORN "managed" public housing tracts near me, 18 & 19 year old mothers are OLD!Grandmothers are 30 & 40 year olds.
Marriages? Hahahaha.
Good Lord alegrias - where do you live? Chicago?!
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Sharmuta Wed, May 20, 2009 9:49:20am |
re: #1171 Iron Fist
Maybe it is just me, but the sense of "community" isn't what it used to be at LGF. At least that is the way it feels to me. I can't express it any more clearly. There isn't any one thing or issue or whatever that makes me say this. It is just a general feeling. Maybe it's just me.
No- it's not just you. We've seen a lot of people flip out since pamela started this trend, Cousin Fist. It's sad, but getting burned a couple of times can lead one to being cautious, and that can lead to people not being as willing to bond.
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reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 9:49:36am |
re: #1176 midwestgak
'Mornin', Gak!
Good to see you here.
I saw upthread job search not going so well.
Chin up, it will turn around!
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Kenneth Wed, May 20, 2009 9:49:51am |
re: #1170 irongrampa
It is perfectly healthy to be disgusted, appalled or simply against many of the things Obama says or does. It's another thing to be so deranged by him that you automatically fall into an hysterical rage over everything he says or does.
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:50:04am |
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Golem Akbar Wed, May 20, 2009 9:50:11am |
re: #1171 Iron Fist
Maybe it is just me, but the sense of "community" isn't what it used to be at LGF. At least that is the way it feels to me. I can't express it any more clearly. There isn't any one thing or issue or whatever that makes me say this. It is just a general feeling. Maybe it's just me.
I made a similar observation upthread. I do have a suggestion: let's see how we can make our big tent bigger. Why can't Creationists co-exist with the anti-religious? We can share similar values, even if we come from different places. We do have some real enemies who want us dead, or even those who want to restrict our freedoms. You know?
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Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 9:50:13am |
re: #1173 wrenchwench
Yeah, I live in that community. The biggest problem with the youngsters having youngsters is that the lack of mature adult supervision contributes greatly to the gang problems.
One thing that bothers me is that you rarely hear about the option of giving a child up for adoption. In so many cases that would be the best option for everyone involved, especially the child.
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 9:52:02am |
re: #1171 Iron Fist
Maybe it is just me, but the sense of "community" isn't what it used to be at LGF. At least that is the way it feels to me. I can't express it any more clearly. There isn't any one thing or issue or whatever that makes me say this. It is just a general feeling. Maybe it's just me.
I agree...not sure why tho, or maybe I don't want to say
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Kenneth Wed, May 20, 2009 9:52:33am |
I just visited LGF2 for the first time ever. Very sad to see so many former lizards posting there, some of them I had considered good people. About 95% of the topics and comments are all about how much they hate Charles.
I guess we can call that Charles Derangement Syndrome
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alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:52:45am |
Good News, maybe the GITMO Boyre: #1178 realwest
Good Lord alegrias - where do you live? Chicago?!
* * * *
Beautiful downtown Alexandria, Virginia! 6 miles south of our Nation's Capital.
C'mon Realwest, Washington DC two blocks from the White House is the same!
Children having children, gangsta baby-daddies, awful public schools run by crappy teachers Unions, corrupt cops, open drug markets, all run by Democrats.
There's been no change here, same as it's ever been.
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realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:53:42am |
re: #1170 irongrampa
Idle thought before I head out to annoy the local trout population--how about, instead of Obama Derangement Syndrome, refer to it as Obama Disgust Syndrome?
How's about we use it as Disgust instead of Derangement? I don't see anything "deranged" about criticizing someone who's done all the disgusting things he's already done (e.g., insisting that the Stimulus Bill - all 1300+ pages of it HAD to be passed immediately and once it was, he took a three day weekend before getting around to signing it and making it law) but there are some folks who criticize him unfairly and with much too much vitriol for what he's done or hasn't done.
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OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 9:53:59am |
re: #1178 realwest
Good Lord alegrias - where do you live? Chicago?!
real, seriously ... ANY public housing.
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reine.de.tout Wed, May 20, 2009 9:54:02am |
re: #1184 Ford_Prefect
One thing that bothers me is that you rarely hear about the option of giving a child up for adoption. In so many cases that would be the best option for everyone involved, especially the child.
This is an area that needs to be addressed.
One could begin by viewing it, not as "giving the child up", but instead, by viewing it as "planning the best possible future for the child", which may or may not include the birth mother.
The option of placing a child for adoption has, for some reason, a really bad reputation. People I know who have done it try to keep quiet about it, lest someone holler and fuss at them about "giving up your child to a stranger".
That's not how it works these days. Ultimately, it is the child's best interests that need to take precedence over any selfish desire for a family to hang onto their "flesh and blood" regardless of the cost to the baby.
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Karagush Wed, May 20, 2009 9:54:08am |
re: #1184 Ford_Prefect
One thing that bothers me is that you rarely hear about the option of giving a child up for adoption. In so many cases that would be the best option for everyone involved, especially the child.
as a woman who cant have her own children, this option i think is very underplayed. if people have to go to other countries to find adoptable kids... something is wrong.
we should make clear this is something you can do. As a person in contact with teen gils what i hate to hear is "I could never give a baby up if i carried it i would love it too much."
So they abort.
uh huh.
weird. I just dont get it. I am not against abortion in some cases. but for convenience...no. i think its wrong. There are people who want those kids.
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johnnyreb Wed, May 20, 2009 9:54:19am |
re: #1171 Iron Fist
Maybe it is just me, but the sense of "community" isn't what it used to be at LGF. At least that is the way it feels to me. I can't express it any more clearly. There isn't any one thing or issue or whatever that makes me say this. It is just a general feeling. Maybe it's just me.
It ain't just you. Lately there seems to be more of what we call "robust" conversations. We have to use that word when dealing with union meetings and there is shouting going on.
And it just doesn't seem to be the creation/anti creation threads. Nearly every thread seems to me to have some sort of meltdown lately.
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Kenneth Wed, May 20, 2009 9:55:05am |
re: #1171 Iron Fist
It comes and goes, in my opinion. For a while a number of posters tend to hang out online together, comments flow, and so on. Then people come and go, for whatever reason, and the old gang isn't there anymore.
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Charles Johnson Wed, May 20, 2009 9:55:33am |
re: #539 vxbush
I think you may be lumping a bit too much there. Yes, the site has included many characters who are disreputable, but it has become more just an Anti-LGF site. I have a great deal of respect for GoTC.
I am disappointed to read this from you.
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Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 9:56:04am |
re: #1159 Son of the Black Dog
The thing I can't figure out is how closing dealerships, which are independently owned, helps the automakers. They have no costs associated with operating extra dealerships. They're actually probably going to reduce their sales volume. Makes no sense to me.
Now, if the automakers own a core group of dealerships somebody please wise me up. But if they were closing independents to drive business to their own stores, I'd expect howls from the antitrust people, and rightly so.
I see far too much misinofrmation regarding the dealerships being passed around.
1. Manufacturers have franchise agreements with individual dealers. These agreements are protected by state franchise laws, and previously were very hard to terminate. The states favored the dealers over the manufacturers.
2. The Detroit manufacturers expanded in a time when people did not travel as far. There were no freeways. As such, they needed larger dealer networks to compensate. Currently, the dealer network is far too large for the modern era.
3. Some of the manufacturers (GM, I'm looking at you) decided to have a dealership for each brand they had. For example, at one time, my home town had a dealer for each Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac. Each had its own dealership.
4. Some dealers in the past were so small they only carried a portion of the lineup. This was one of the major problems for Studebaker, and one of the reasons for their decline. The really small dealers would only carry a couple of cars on the lot and factory order the rest.
5. They, because of the previous ideas behind locating dealers, have too many dealers located near each other. That is why one apparently profitable dealer is being shut down in favor of another just as profitable dealer. There is only room for one of them, not two. It's also why retailers don't have their stores on every street corner in town. Why should automobiles be any different?
6. Because of various state laws and federal laws, the manufacturers cannot own any of the dealerships.
7. They will not be reducing their sales volume as many of the dealers closed only sold a portion of the lineup. Example, a Dodge dealer down the street from a Chrysler-Jeep dealer. Combining the two means that fewer salespeople are needed to sell more cars. People interested in the Dodge lineup will now go to the Chrysler-Jeep dealer which is now the Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep dealer. The dealer now has the full lineup of vehicles and can sell a larger number. In the end, it will help the survivng dealer be more profitable.
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debutaunt Wed, May 20, 2009 9:56:32am |
re: #1192 johnnyreb
It ain't just you. Lately there seems to be more of what we call "robust" conversations. We have to use that word when dealing with union meetings and there is shouting going on.
And it just doesn't seem to be the creation/anti creation threads. Nearly every thread seems to me to have some sort of meltdown lately.
Wheat and deranged chaff?
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Son of the Black Dog Wed, May 20, 2009 9:57:04am |
re: #1175 Ford_Prefect
The thing I don't understand is that with the current economy there are going to be dealers closing because they can't make enough sales to survive. Why not just let things take their natural course? It doesn't make sense, and it isn't Capitalism, that is for sure.
One thing I do know about auto dealerships is that they cover the overhead for the entire operation out of the service department, or at least they used to. Whatever they make on vehicle sales is almost pure profit. The salesman are guaranteed only minimum wage - no sales, no commissions. So even if a dealership only sells 20 cars a month they're still profitable, and they make more on the used car trade-ins than they do on new car sales. Lots of times the profit on the new car is close to zero, but they make it up, and more, when they sell the trade-in.
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wrenchwench Wed, May 20, 2009 9:57:49am |
re: #1184 Ford_Prefect
One thing that bothers me is that you rarely hear about the option of giving a child up for adoption. In so many cases that would be the best option for everyone involved, especially the child.
There is a lot of support here for young mothers. They can stay in school, and the ones who do generally wait a longer time before having a second child. But you're right, I don't hear anything about adoption being promoted. There are a lot of grandparents raising their grandchildren, though.
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OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 9:58:15am |
re: #1197 Son of the Black Dog
Don't forget selling "extended warranties" at whatever you can get the rube in your office to pay.
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vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 9:58:27am |
re: #1194 Charles
I am disappointed to read this from you.
My apologies, Charles. As I said later, I don't read the other sites, and I honestly wasn't sure which site was being referenced. It was my desire to not group GoTC with any of those sites and I hate dissing on anyone, even if they deserve it. So I misspoke, and I will gladly admit I goofed.
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alegrias Wed, May 20, 2009 9:58:45am |
re: #1189 OldLineTexan
real, seriously ... ANY public housing.
* * * * *
When I walk through the neighboring taxpayer financed crony-run public housing, it reinforces my beliefs that it's just wrong to keep paying for generation after generation of bad decisions.
Broken glass bottles in the path of small children, teens & adults just hanging around waiting for handouts from their ward heelers, no one dressed for work, gangstas hustling. Ugh. Who thinks this is the way to help people up?
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realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:58:49am |
re: #1171 Iron Fist Well yes and no (equivacate who, me?) I know what you mean, but I think that comes from having a lot of long time LGFer's either being banned or just not coming around here any more.
OTOH, thank mostly to Walter L. Newton, we all did get together and help LGFer DustyVet manage to fund his way to his older sister's funeral and to help defray some of the cost of that funeral. I just think that there are a lot of NEW LGFer's who haven't been around here long enough for the "community" to be more completely restored.
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OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 9:59:21am |
re: #1202 alegrias
* * * * *
When I walk through the neighboring taxpayer financed crony-run public housing, it reinforces my beliefs that it's just wrong to keep paying for generation after generation of bad decisions.Broken glass bottles in the path of small children, teens & adults just hanging around waiting for handouts from their ward heelers, no one dressed for work, gangstas hustling. Ugh. Who thinks this is the way to help people up?
No one. It is a permanent source of votes and graft, though.
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Karagush Wed, May 20, 2009 9:59:34am |
re: #1199 wrenchwench
There is a lot of support here for young mothers. They can stay in school, and the ones who do generally wait a longer time before having a second child. But you're right, I don't hear anything about adoption being promoted. There are a lot of grandparents raising their grandchildren, though.
im actually good with the grandparent option. I was raised by my gramma till i was 7 or so. it was great. mom wasnt a teen, but dad abandoned her cleaned out the bank accounts, and she was dirt poor. So she went to work, and Gramma raised me. All in all it worked great.
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albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 10:00:20am |
re: #1192 johnnyreb
It ain't just you. Lately there seems to be more of what we call "robust" conversations. We have to use that word when dealing with union meetings and there is shouting going on.
And it just doesn't seem to be the creation/anti creation threads. Nearly every thread seems to me to have some sort of meltdown lately.
I respect my Elders and my Betters....others don't....sometimes it is more important to be civil than to be right
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OldLineTexan Wed, May 20, 2009 10:02:24am |
re: #1206 albusteve
I respect my Elders and my Betters....others don't....sometimes it is more important to be civil than to be right
Except Chuck Schumer and Harry Reid. Either one is invited to jump in a hole and pull it in after himself. May be a few others on that list. ;)
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turn Wed, May 20, 2009 10:02:25am |
re: #1161 tankascribe
Oh, I know a little bit about Caltrans workers. Years ago I was in one of their yards in Oakland, there to assist in the installation of a highway safety product. When I drove into the yard I noticed all of these workers huddled around something on the ground. I walked over to see that they were up to. It was a very gloomy day weather wise and they had a piece of paper on the ground counting the little drops of rain that hit it. One guy was keeping time on his watch and when the drops got to some magic number he said "It's a rain day." They all got in their cars and drove off. Unbelievable. btw, I wouldn't suggest cutting people like your hubby that actually get useful work done.
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unrealizedviewpoint Wed, May 20, 2009 10:03:19am |
re: #1175 Ford_Prefect
re: #1197 Son of the Black Dog
Letter from a Dodge Dealer
letter to the editor
My name is George C. Joseph. I am the sole owner of Sunshine Dodge-Isuzu, a family owned and operated business in Melbourne, Florida My family bought and paid for this automobile franchise 35 years ago in 1974. I am the second generation to manage this business.
We currently employ 50+ people and before the economic slowdown we employed over 70 local people. We are active in the community and the local chamber of commerce. We deal with several dozen local vendors on a day to day basis and many more during a month. All depend on our business for part of their livelihood. We are financially strong with great respect in the market place and community. We have strong local presence and stability.
I work every day the store is open, nine to ten hours a day. I know most of our customers and all our employees. Sunshine Dodge is my life.
On Thursday, May 14, 2009 I was notified that my Dodge franchise, that we purchased, will be taken away from my family on June 9, 2009 without compensation and given to another dealer at no cost to them. My new vehicle inventory consists of 125 vehicles with a financed balance of 3 million dollars. This inventory becomes impossible to sell with no factory incentives beyond June 9, 2009. Without the Dodge franchise we can no longer sell a new Dodge as "new," nor will we be able to do any warranty service work. Additionally, my Dodge parts inventory, (approximately $300,000.) is virtually worthless without the ability to perform warranty service. There is no offer from Chrysler to buy back the vehicles or parts inventory.
Our facility was recently totally renovated at Chrysler's insistence, incurring a multi-million dollar debt in the form of a mortgage at Sun Trust Bank.
HOW IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CAN THIS HAPPEN?
THIS IS A PRIVATE BUSINESS NOT A GOVERNMENT ENTITY
This is beyond imagination! My business is being stolen from me through NO FAULT OF OUR OWN. We did NOTHING wrong.
This atrocity will most likely force my family into bankruptcy. This will also cause our 50+ employees to be unemployed. How will they provide for their families? This is a total economic disaster.
HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN IN A FREE MARKET ECONOMY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?
I beseech your help, and look forward to your reply. Thank you.
Sincerely,
George C. Joseph
President & Owner
Sunshine Dodge-Isuzu
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wrenchwench Wed, May 20, 2009 10:03:37am |
re: #1205 Karagush
im actually good with the grandparent option. I was raised by my gramma till i was 7 or so. it was great. mom wasnt a teen, but dad abandoned her cleaned out the bank accounts, and she was dirt poor. So she went to work, and Gramma raised me. All in all it worked great.
Hi Kara!
It can be a great option. I think a lot of folks do better at parenting the second time around. But it's a damn good thing I wasn't raised by my grandmother. I see what it did to my mother! Maybe my other gramma would have been ok....
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Ward Cleaver Wed, May 20, 2009 10:04:18am |
re: #1148 lawhawk
And the reason that he stopped with those cycle of violence threads is because he was getting threats from people who apparently figured out his routine IRL.
That's a drag.
| 1212 |
albusteve Wed, May 20, 2009 10:04:22am |
re: #1207 OldLineTexan
Except Chuck Schumer and Harry Reid. Either one is invited to jump in a hole and pull it in after himself. May be a few others on that list. ;)
on the other hand, if those guys are registered here, they can go fuck themselves
| 1213 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 10:04:38am |
re: #1194 Charles
Good morning Charles - I hope you were "diappointed" in her description of that site and not her respect for goddessoftheclassroom.
I have e-mailed her to see if in fact it was her who posted on that Hate Site because I happen to repect goddess too - and I suspect, as with others, she was nic-jacked.
Just her work as Keeper of the List should earn her some kudos I think.
| 1214 |
UFO TOFU Wed, May 20, 2009 10:06:00am |
re: #1203 realwest
Nice about Dustyvet, I guess I missed that one. I remember the Katrina support going on here.
| 1215 |
turn Wed, May 20, 2009 10:06:51am |
re: #1177 DaddyG
The silver lining to the cloud of getting caught in youthful indiscretion is that experience teaches more effectively than precept.
I really liked that G. I learned "this too in time will pass" from my dad when I was young. He was consoling me after the worst f-up in my life.
| 1216 |
DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 10:07:07am |
re: #1183 Golem Akbar
I made a similar observation upthread. I do have a suggestion: let's see how we can make our big tent bigger. Why can't Creationists co-exist with the anti-religious? We can share similar values, even if we come from different places. We do have some real enemies who want us dead, or even those who want to restrict our freedoms. You know?
If I were to make a wonkish observation (and you know I will...) the debates within LGF reflect the larger debate going on in conservative political parties. Right now in the aftermath of a defeat in the polls there is jockying to re-define or find a winning combination for the next time. Factions get more vocal and pronounced as they vie for what they feel is the right answer. Hopefully common ground will be found around some fundamental conservative principles and the vocal fringe won't carry the platform, but in the end conservatism must coalesce around a mutually agreeable set of principles prior to the next election or they run the risk of balkinizing themselves.
This organizational process is natural after a defeat. What will tell with time is if the jockying for leadership in the revised organization will end with a successful new normative set of behaviors and beliefs.
Having said that... one difficulty conservatives have with coalescing is the fact that they tend to define themselves by principled positions (crazy or not) and do not tend to let go of those positions based on relative morality or for utilitarian reasons. Getting a stauch conservative who identifies creationism as part of their core values to drop the issue in order to win incremental power in congress to shrink big government is not the stuff catchy slogans are made of.
| 1217 |
Charles Johnson Wed, May 20, 2009 10:08:29am |
re: #1183 Golem Akbar
I made a similar observation upthread. I do have a suggestion: let's see how we can make our big tent bigger. Why can't Creationists co-exist with the anti-religious?
And what would that mean? If you're suggesting that I stop criticizing creationism or the people like Rush Limbaugh who enable it, that's simply not going to happen.
The people who are unable to coexist are ALWAYS the creationists, by the way. When their beliefs are challenged, they tend to start spewing insults and irrationality -- and often demand that their accounts be deleted because they just can't tolerate criticism, or end up being so abusive that I have no choice but to block them.
And I notice yet another attempt in your post to equate a non-belief in creationism with being "anti-religion." How tedious, and how false.
| 1218 |
KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 10:09:34am |
re: #1184 Ford_Prefect
One thing that bothers me is that you rarely hear about the option of giving a child up for adoption. In so many cases that would be the best option for everyone involved, especially the child.
I completely agree. Unfortunately, I think there is are unrealistic portrayals of motherhood as wonderful and easy being pushed to young girls. I hear a lot about how teen pregnancy isn't a mistake so much anymore! It breaks my heart to see such young girls become mothers, the result is 2 childhoods lost.
(BTW, I am an adoptive mother, so I have a vested and biased interest in the issue....just disclosing)
| 1219 |
avanti Wed, May 20, 2009 10:09:35am |
re: #1209 unrealizedviewpoint
re: #1197 Son of the Black Dog
Letter from a Dodge Dealer
letter to the editorMy name is George C. Joseph. I am the sole owner of Sunshine Dodge-Isuzu, a family owned and operated business in Melbourne, Florida My family bought and paid for this automobile franchise 35 years ago in 1974. I am the second generation to manage this business.
Welcome to the world of bankruptcy. It could have been much worse if all the dealers had been shut down with the factory.
| 1220 |
Charles Johnson Wed, May 20, 2009 10:09:49am |
re: #1213 realwest
Good morning Charles - I hope you were "diappointed" in her description of that site and not her respect for goddessoftheclassroom.
I have e-mailed her to see if in fact it was her who posted on that Hate Site because I happen to repect goddess too - and I suspect, as with others, she was nic-jacked.
Just her work as Keeper of the List should earn her some kudos I think.
I've read the comments in question, and I have to admit it does not look like an impersonator. But I'll wait for her to respond to you.
| 1222 |
vxbush Wed, May 20, 2009 10:13:19am |
Okay: time for a walk. I apparently am unable to express anything coherently today.
| 1223 |
quickjustice Wed, May 20, 2009 10:14:38am |
re: #1219 avanti
In bankruptcy, the debtor corporation has the right to reject executory contracts, including dealership contracts. The dealerships, in turn, have a claim against the bankrupt corporation for damages suffered as a consequence of the rejection. They're unlikely to collect 100% of the amount of their claims, however.
Rejection is supposed to be of contracts that aren't profitable for the debtor. If Chrysler is rejecting contracts with profitable dealerships, I suspect political motives.
| 1224 |
Kenneth Wed, May 20, 2009 10:15:17am |
Quick, somebody check Sandy Berger's pants!
The National Archives lost a computer hard drive containing massive amounts of sensitive data from the Clinton administration, including Social Security numbers, addresses, and Secret Service and White House operating procedures, congressional officials said Tuesday.
| 1225 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 10:15:25am |
Well y'all I gotta go. I hope you all have a great day and that I get to see you all down the road.
| 1226 |
DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 10:15:44am |
re: #1209 unrealizedviewpoint Dear __________ [insert dealership owner name here],
Weclome to the peoples republic of Hopenchange. We are securing your assets for the use of the people (and the chidlren). Your sacrifice in order to better our great country will long be remembered by our citizens.
Your concerns have been noted but take heart, our new leader will use all of his campaign experience to make his positions known as he micromanages our economy into this brave new age.
If you despair just remember.
We Won!
Sincerely,
The peoples representative.
| 1227 |
DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 10:17:22am |
re: #1219 avanti
Welcome to the world of bankruptcy. It could have been much worse if all the dealers had been shut down with the factory.
Please cite where the bankruptcy law states that if a manufacturer goes into protection the government can seize the assets of an independent distributor?
| 1228 |
Son of the Black Dog Wed, May 20, 2009 10:17:37am |
re: #1219 avanti
Welcome to the world of bankruptcy. It could have been much worse if all the dealers had been shut down with the factory.
Wrong. This wasn't something approved by a bankruptcy court. This is something that was done by administrative fiat. (no pun intended) A bankruptcy court might have handled this with common sense, and Chrysler (and GM) could keep operating through a bankruptcy proceeding. Besides, see my previous posts on why the dealer network doesn't cost the automakers anything to support. Maybe the objective is to reduce competition, aka higher prices.
What is being done to the dealer network is not the way we did business in an America governed by the rule of law. Sadly, that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. Who will they come for next?
| 1229 |
avanti Wed, May 20, 2009 10:18:03am |
re: #1223 quickjustice
In bankruptcy, the debtor corporation has the right to reject executory contracts, including dealership contracts. The dealerships, in turn, have a claim against the bankrupt corporation for damages suffered as a consequence of the rejection. They're unlikely to collect 100% of the amount of their claims, however.
Rejection is supposed to be of contracts that aren't profitable for the debtor. If Chrysler is rejecting contracts with profitable dealerships, I suspect political motives.
Bankruptcy sucks on many levels and lots of people are hurt from creditors to the guy that works at the dealers. I have no idea what "political" motives Chrysler would have though.
| 1230 |
Son of the Black Dog Wed, May 20, 2009 10:18:50am |
re: #1209 unrealizedviewpoint
This is a tragedy, wrapped in a travesty.
| 1231 |
badger1970 Wed, May 20, 2009 10:19:05am |
re: #1113 Ford_Prefect
In this Texas school district, the soon to be grandparents of said teenagers are so proud of their little ones having...littler ones.
| 1232 |
DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 10:20:35am |
re: #1228 Son of the Black Dog
What is being done to the dealer network is not the way we did business in an America governed by the rule of law. Sadly, that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. Who will they come for next?
Homebuilding is too decentralized and defunded right now to grab easily. I'd guess healthcare is the next big target. Perhaps big retailers and distributers too (look out Wal-Mart).
| 1233 |
KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 10:20:52am |
re: #1231 badger1970
In this Texas school district, the soon to be grandparents of said teenagers are so proud of their little ones having...littler ones.
I can't wrap my head around that mindset, but yes I've seen that here in Kansas too. In suburban middle-class families.
| 1234 |
avanti Wed, May 20, 2009 10:23:06am |
re: #1227 DaddyG
Please cite where the bankruptcy law states that if a manufacturer goes into protection the government can seize the assets of an independent distributor?
You can't have it both ways. A few months back, I recall conservatives suggesting letting Chrysler and GM fail, regardless of the job and dealer looses. Now, the government is working to save some jobs and dealers and we're complaining about the dealer looses to be profitable.
I don't know what private assets have been siezed.
| 1235 |
DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 10:23:35am |
re: #1229 avanti
Bankruptcy sucks on many levels and lots of people are hurt from creditors to the guy that works at the dealers. I have no idea what "political" motives Chrysler would have though.
Not Chrysler, the new owners of Chrysler (UAW, USA). It is about power. Obama doesn't trust Adam Smith's invisible hand and seeks to take over because the elites know better than we do about how to run business, produce products and save the planet while doing so.
| 1236 |
DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 10:25:35am |
re: #1234 avanti
You can't have it both ways. A few months back, I recall conservatives suggesting letting Chrysler and GM fail, regardless of the job and dealer looses. Now, the government is working to save some jobs and dealers and we're complaining about the dealer looses to be profitable.
I don't know what private assets have been siezed.
The asset seized was the franchise which the original dealer paid for now being given to someone else for free. This is re-distribution without consent of the owner. Perhaps the dealership would have gone bankrupt but perhaps they could have survived. The point is some bureaucrat in Washington should not be directing where the market fails or succeeds.
| 1237 |
Honorary Yooper Wed, May 20, 2009 10:25:35am |
re: #1227 DaddyG
Please cite where the bankruptcy law states that if a manufacturer goes into protection the government can seize the assets of an independent distributor?
No one is seizing any assets of these dealers. The franchise agreements are being terminated, that is all. Anything else reeks of conspiracy theory bullshit.
| 1238 |
DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 10:27:23am |
re: #1237 Honorary Yooper
No one is seizing any assets of these dealers. The franchise agreements are being terminated, that is all. Anything else reeks of conspiracy theory bullshit.
By taking the franchise which was paid for by the dealer without compensation you are taking an asset. Not to mention the stock that the franchisee owns which is now useless and the improvements made as part of the contract. These are very real assets and obligations that were taken on by the franchisee as condition of their contract.
| 1239 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 10:28:50am |
re: #1209 unrealizedviewpoint
That is an absolute outrage. Unbelievable.
| 1240 |
Son of the Black Dog Wed, May 20, 2009 10:29:36am |
re: #1234 avanti
You can't have it both ways. A few months back, I recall conservatives suggesting letting Chrysler and GM fail, regardless of the job and dealer looses. Now, the government is working to save some jobs and dealers and we're complaining about the dealer looses to be profitable.
I don't know what private assets have been siezed.
Did you even ready the letter from the dealer in post #1209. Tell me his property isn't being seized.
Then there are the Chrysler first mortgage bond holders, who have had their property seized without just compensation and transferred to the ownership of the UAW.
| 1241 |
DaddyG Wed, May 20, 2009 10:29:40am |
Yooper- I'm cool with you refuting my arguments but calling bullshit and downdinging. That's no fun.
You win - I'm off to another thread.
| 1242 |
avanti Wed, May 20, 2009 10:31:51am |
re: #1236 DaddyG
The asset seized was the franchise which the original dealer paid for now being given to someone else for free. This is re-distribution without consent of the owner. Perhaps the dealership would have gone bankrupt but perhaps they could have survived. The point is some bureaucrat in Washington should not be directing where the market fails or succeeds.
Sadly, that's probably the way his contract was written with Chrysler. It's typical that the dealer's franchise can be canceled for cause, but under bankruptcy, most any reason will do.
If you are saying the government should have just let Chrysler fail completely, I respect that opinion, but don't agree with it.
I feel badly for the failure of some dealers, but in my opinion, all failing would be worse.
| 1243 |
avanti Wed, May 20, 2009 10:37:00am |
re: #1240 Son of the Black Dog
Did you even ready the letter from the dealer in post #1209. Tell me his property isn't being seized.
Then there are the Chrysler first mortgage bond holders, who have had their property seized without just compensation and transferred to the ownership of the UAW.
I did miss the part that his property was being seized. I saw where he was loosing his franchise as are all the dealers being closed, but missed the part about the UAW getting his property.
| 1244 |
Ford_Prefect Wed, May 20, 2009 10:38:03am |
re: #1205 Karagush
im actually good with the grandparent option. I was raised by my gramma till i was 7 or so. it was great. mom wasnt a teen, but dad abandoned her cleaned out the bank accounts, and she was dirt poor. So she went to work, and Gramma raised me. All in all it worked great.
Certainly there are many situations where that works out fine, however, I believe that more often then not adoption would be better. Adoptive parents will love that child as their own. Grandparent, while they certainly would love the child, will always feel a certain amount of resentment due to having to raise a child after they thought they were done. Many times that resentment may never be felt by the child, but I still feel that it would be in everyone's best interest to go the adoption route.
| 1245 |
Picayune Wed, May 20, 2009 10:41:52am |
re: #7 Pawn of the Oppressor
Yep, and it remains so today. Check this current news event from the TP:[Link: www.nola.com...]
(the comments section is hot, as usual)
The kill rate in NOLA makes the Iraq War look tame,
and Louis was not so innocent. His exit from the Big Slezy was prompted by a judge after he was caught as a teenager firing a hand gun into the air on New Year's Eve! But what a talent he displayed.
| 1246 |
KansasMom Wed, May 20, 2009 10:45:17am |
re: #1244 Ford_Prefect
Certainly there are many situations where that works out fine, however, I believe that more often then not adoption would be better. Adoptive parents will love that child as their own. Grandparent, while they certainly would love the child, will always feel a certain amount of resentment due to having to raise a child after they thought they were done. Many times that resentment may never be felt by the child, but I still feel that it would be in everyone's best interest to go the adoption route.
Many times grandparents also do this informally, without getting legal guardianship or doing anything to sever parental rights. In those cases where the parent is irresponsible/drug user/an abadoner/etc, they still can waltz in and out of the child's life.
| 1247 |
quickjustice Wed, May 20, 2009 10:54:38am |
re: #1229 avanti
"Bankruptcy sucks" only because it's in the context of a shrinking pie. There's not enough money to satisfy all claims in full, so the bankruptcy system allocates losses in a rational way. It's also rational for the debtor corporation to preserve valuable assets, and to dump liabilities. If the debtor is acting irrationally by permitting the waste of valuable assets, then normal rules of business judgment aren't being applied. The question is, "Why not?"
| 1248 |
tankascribe Wed, May 20, 2009 12:46:41pm |
re: #1208 turn
Oh, I know a little bit about Caltrans workers. Years ago I was in one of their yards in Oakland, there to assist in the installation of a highway safety product. When I drove into the yard I noticed all of these workers huddled around something on the ground. I walked over to see that they were up to. It was a very gloomy day weather wise and they had a piece of paper on the ground counting the little drops of rain that hit it. One guy was keeping time on his watch and when the drops got to some magic number he said "It's a rain day." They all got in their cars and drove off. Unbelievable. btw, I wouldn't suggest cutting people like your hubby that actually get useful work done.
LOL! I have got to tell that one to my hubby! It's a long way from being the most outrageous waste of the taxpayer's money I've heard tell of, but he'll want to add that one to his repertoire. FYI, the Oakland yards (including the Bay Bridge East Bay paint shop and warehouse) are notorious even by CalTrans' (admittedly low) standards. Last year my hubby was asked to carry an employee on his books. When he asked who the employee was, he was told that the guy was "working at the Oakland headquarters" and to just put said person down for 40 hours of work a week. He refused to do it and had to send them up the management chain to get the requester out of his hair. As he told me the story, he added that he had every expectation that someone in one of the other shops would probably just go ahead and do it, and wondered if the guy would be collecting an extra paycheck, or if the guy even actually existed. Graft is rampant throughout the state; if Arnie really wanted to know how to cut spending and save money, he ought to be talking to the workers on the ground -- he'd get an earful!.
| 1249 |
Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 2:41:17pm |
I seem to have kicked off a bit of a stramash here.
As I said upthread it's possible that Goddess has been impersonated, but it seems extremely unlikely to me. But that's just my opinion, at the end of the day. And if this isn't Goddess, then I think she needs to know that there is someone on LGF2 who is doing an amazingly convincing impersonation of her.
I do take the point though, that I should have used a less public means of alerting the relevant individuals. Backstabbers just get my goat, is all.
| 1250 |
shlomzie Wed, May 20, 2009 4:07:11pm |
Did you see this? Five police officers in Alabama fired after they got caught on tape beating up an unconscious man. During the chase, a police officer on foot was struck by the driver being pursued. It appears that the police tried to cover it up by editing out the incriminating part of the tape.
Here's the video:
[Link: www.syracuse.com...]
| 1251 |
Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 4:22:45pm |
re: #573 vxbush
I'll be honest--I don't visit the other sites, because I have no interest.
So, that being the case, what is your basis for saying this?
Yes, the site has included many characters who are disreputable, but it has become more just an Anti-LGF site.
| 1252 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 5:00:58pm |
re: #1251 Jimmah
So how do you square this comment of yours with your number 1249?
Did it ever occur to you that vxbush and others out here have known goddess far longer and in different ways than you have by your running around to hate sites and then posting here and stirring up shit?
Why do you go to LGF 2?
| 1253 |
Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 5:24:29pm |
re: #1252 realwest
So how do you square this comment of yours with your number 1249?
What do you mean? There's nothing to square.
Did it ever occur to you that vxbush and others out here have known goddess far longer and in different ways than you have
As was perfectly clear, I was talking about his knowledge of LGF2, not his knowledge of 'goddessoftheclassroom'.
by your running around to hate sites and then posting here and stirring up shit?
Shoot the messenger why don't you? What betrays the worst intentions, realwest - being a backstabber, or pointing said backstabbing out? And as I've said, in the unlikely event of this being an extremely good impersonation, that still needs to be brought to light. Although as I said, I do now agree it would have been better to do that more discreetly.
Why do you go to LGF 2?
Same reasons I do the occasional rounds of Atlas Shrugs and Jihad Watch - (sometimes morbid) curiosity about the rabidly anti-LGF part of the blogosphere, and the odd laugh at their expense. And also to get a heads up on backstabbers/nic jackers, anything else that might be of concern to posters on LGF. I hope that's clear enough.
| 1254 |
Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, May 20, 2009 5:33:26pm |
re: #1252 realwest
How's it going with the email to 'goddess' btw? Got a reply yet?
| 1255 |
realwest Wed, May 20, 2009 9:22:11pm |
re: #1254 Jimmah
Well why don't y'all stick around right here and maybe you'll see something?
| 1256 |
Ayeless in Ghazi Thu, May 21, 2009 12:28:42pm |
re: #1255 realwest
I've stuck around and what I've seen is that 'our dear friend' who feels more comfortable posting on that disgusting hate site than she does here has been blocked.
| 1257 |
Charles Johnson Thu, May 21, 2009 1:47:23pm |
re: #1256 Jimmah
I've stuck around and what I've seen is that 'our dear friend' who feels more comfortable posting on that disgusting hate site than she does here has been blocked.
I appreciate you bringing this to my attention. When someone with an LGF account begins posting comments at a site run by stalkers and psychos, I want to know about it.
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