1 jaunte  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:43:17am

Nice family resemblance.

2 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:43:38am

Thank you, Charles!

/and Happy Father's Day to Kenneth, who got his a few days early this year

3 laZardo  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:43:58am

I may be agnostic, but my dad is probably the main reason I still respect Christians. That and he raised me through thick and thin.

Happy belated (it's 12:44 AM on the 22nd now) Father's Day to all.

4 Macker  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:44:52am

If only I could get to hug my son like that.....
Six years and counting since he stopped talking to me (excpet for thet "u r garbage" message on Facebook).

/sad

5 Ojoe  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:45:57am

Hail to responsible fathers who stay with their families.

6 Vicious Babushka  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:46:17am

Happy Father's Day to my Dad, who served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. White Plains during World War II.

7 Cato the Elder  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:47:55am

Nice to see Cox & Forkum again!

Happy Pop's Day to all pops and their progeny.

8 Sharmuta  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:48:08am

LOL

Happy Father's Day

9 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:48:42am

re: #3 laZardo

I may be agnostic, but my dad is probably the main reason I still respect Christians. That and he raised me through thick and thin.

Happy belated (it's 12:44 AM on the 22nd now) Father's Day to all.

It's so late over there, I figure you'd be Luzon it by now!

/sorry, couldn't resist

10 reine.de.tout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:48:57am

Happy Father's day AND happy birthday to my Dad, who passed away just over a year ago.
Miss him and my mom too.

11 Dancing along the light of day  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:49:23am

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.
Kids, hug your Dad for me. I miss my Dad.

12 horse  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:49:38am

My dad's heart tattoo would have been "Draft Deferment".

It was a bit odd for him when I went into the military. Different times indeed.

13 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:49:48am

re: #4 Macker

If only I could get to hug my son like that.....
Six years and counting since he stopped talking to me (excpet for thet "u r garbage" message on Facebook).

/sad

{Macker} manly hug

14 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:51:01am

re: #11 Floral Giraffe

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.
Kids, hug your Dad for me. I miss my Dad.

Ditto the request, from me.

15 horse  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:51:48am

re: #11 Floral Giraffe

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there.
Kids, hug your Dad for me. I miss my Dad.

Indeed, I miss mine a great deal as well; could really use his advise during these unusual times.

16 vxbush  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:52:54am

re: #4 Macker

If only I could get to hug my son like that.....
Six years and counting since he stopped talking to me (excpet for thet "u r garbage" message on Facebook).

/sad

{Macker}

17 Vicious Babushka  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:53:14am

Happy Father's Day to my sons who are the Dads of my grandkids!

18 Cathypop  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:53:41am

Happy Fathers Day to all the Lizard Dads.
Miss hearing my Dad say "Well back on the Canal" Guadalcanal

19 Cannadian Club Akbar  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:54:09am

Props to my pop. 1938-2004.

20 MandyManners  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:55:02am

Thank you to all the grandfathers who have taken over the roles of absent fathers!

21 vxbush  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:55:29am

re: #20 MandyManners

Thank you to all the grandfathers who have taken over the roles of absent fathers!

Hear, hear.

22 MandyManners  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:55:47am

re: #4 Macker

If only I could get to hug my son like that.....
Six years and counting since he stopped talking to me (excpet for thet "u r garbage" message on Facebook).

/sad

((((((Macker))))))

23 MJ  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:56:25am

Little Green Footballs in the news:

Media Stayed Silent on Kidnapping
News Organizations Agreed to Protect Reporter's Safety

.

..After the Italian news agency Adnkronos International reported the kidnapping, it was sporadically mentioned by such blogs as Little Green Footballs, the Jawa Report and Dan Cleary, Political Insomniac. Michael Yon, a former Green Beret, said from Thailand that he "sat on it" for months and in March "just did a small item because it was pretty much out there" online. "There's no way I would've done that if I thought it increased his jeopardy." Keller said the Times contacted such bloggers, and in each case, "they took it down," as Yon did...


[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]

24 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:56:48am

Of course, thanks to our marvelous government's spendin' ways, Dad is passing on a multi-trillion dollar debt to Junior, whether either of them wants to or not.

(Sigh)

Happy Father's Day, in any event.

25 solomonpanting  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:57:20am

re: #9 pre-Boomer Marine brat

It's so late over there, I figure you'd be Luzon it by now!

/sorry, couldn't resist

Turning in now would make him a Manila Folder.

26 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:59:43am

re: #25 solomonpanting

Turning in now would make him a Manila Folder.

GROAN!

(lol!)

27 solomonpanting  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 9:59:44am

re: #19 Cannadian Club Akbar

Props to my pop. 1938-2004.

And to mine
1919-1993

28 Charles Johnson  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:00:01am

re: #23 MJ

Little Green Footballs in the news:

Media Stayed Silent on Kidnapping
News Organizations Agreed to Protect Reporter's Safety

.


[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]

For the record, Keller never contacted me and I never removed any articles from LGF about Rohde.

NYT Writer Still Missing in Afghanistan

29 VegasRick  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:01:39am

re: #10 reine.de.tout

Happy Father's day AND happy birthday to my Dad, who passed away just over a year ago.
Miss him and my mom too.

I lost mine May 1st 2008. I miss him so.

30 Scorch  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:01:43am

re: #4 Macker

If only I could get to hug my son like that.....
Six years and counting since he stopped talking to me (excpet for thet "u r garbage" message on Facebook).

/sad

Never give up Macker. If they never rebel they're not testing the waters enough. No matter where they are at some point in life you never stop loving them and will lay your life on the line for them.

31 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:02:02am

Fox News: Reports that Rafsanjani's daughter has been arrested.

32 MJ  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:02:23am

re: #28 Charles

For the record, Keller never contacted me and I never removed any articles from LGF about Rohde.

NYT Writer Still Missing in Afghanistan

Interesting that both Keller and Kurtz have it wrong.
Are you going to contact Kurtz?

33 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:02:47am

re: #31 Occasional Reader

Fox News: Reports that Rafsanjani's daughter has been arrested.

[And here I thought Fox News would have lead at the top of the hour with Obama Icecreamgate! I have to stop listening to Killgore...]

34 Walter L. Newton  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:05:29am

re: #33 Occasional Reader

[And here I thought Fox News would have lead at the top of the hour with Obama Icecreamgate! I have to stop listening to Killgore...]

Careful.

35 Dar ul Harb  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:05:55am
36 BARACK THE VOTE  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:06:03am

re: #7 Cato the Elder

Nice to see Cox & Forkum again!

No. really? or did you mean to mock?

37 Dar ul Harb  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:06:50am

re: #33 Occasional Reader

Who's got the scoop on that anyway?

38 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:07:46am

re: #37 Dar ul Harb

Who's got the scoop on that anyway?

I kid the Killgore. It's all in Good Humor.

39 MacDuff  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:08:01am

Well, my dad is no longer with us. Alas, we weren't that close; I didn't miss it then, but I miss it now. We never made peace though I wish I had taken the initiative to do so, now it's too late.

Somehow, I think he knows that and hope that he's proud if what I've become.

40 BARACK THE VOTE  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:08:08am

re: #33 Occasional Reader

[And here I thought Fox News would have lead at the top of the hour with Obama Icecreamgate! I have to stop listening to Killgore...]

Now that was really funny. :)

41 HelloDare  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:08:23am
McCain: Obama has 'done well' as president so far

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. John McCain says his opponent in last year's presidential campaign, Barack Obama, has "done well" in his first five months in the White House.

The Arizona Republican says that using a legislative scorecard to judge the presidency so far, Obama has achieved all his legislative goals.

On the down side, McCain says that Obama's successes in Congress have come with little or no Republican support.

McCain also is critical of Obama for setting a date for closing the detainee facility at Guantanamo Bay without first developing a comprehensive plan for what to do with its prisoners.

And the Arizona senator says Obama should speak out more in support of protesters in Iran.

McCain appeared Sunday on CBS' "Face the Nation."

Makes you wonder what "doing badly" would look like?

42 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:08:48am

Fox: Mousavi's communication channel "has been hacked". (No other details.)

43 Cannadian Club Akbar  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:09:33am

I am no mechanic. So when I would work on my car, I would get pissed, throw down my tools and storm into my dad's house and he would tell me what I was doing wrong. Then I would see the errors of my way. 6 months after he died, I was doing the same thing. Now, I just do it because if my dad ever found out I paid $80 an hour to get my car fixed, he would come back from the dead and put a boot in my ass.

44 Truck Monkey  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:09:43am

The best decision I ever made was to have kids. I am 3X blessed. They gave me a memorable morning this morning and am looking forward to the rest of the day with them. Happy Fathers Day to all of the Fatherly Lizards!

45 VegasRick  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:10:10am

re: #38 Occasional Reader

I kid the Killgore. It's all in Good Humor.

You should give him a break today. It is Sundae after all.

46 BARACK THE VOTE  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:10:12am

re: #26 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I updinged you for that because I like you, and because you already know that was so, so, so horrible.

47 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:10:33am

Rumors that power will be cut to Tehran, in order to shut down twitter and e-mail.
(again, Fox)

48 happycamper  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:10:53am

Happy Father's Day dad...
June 30, 1926 - May 25, 2005
Love ya.

49 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:12:50am

re: #45 VegasRick

You should give him a break today. It is Sundae after all.

While I believe I've whipped Killgore in arguments on several occasions, I still think he represents the cream of LGF posters. Now, I believe he cherry-picks his conservative-bashing stories at times, but he always sprinkles his posts with levity.

50 Dar ul Harb  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:12:52am

re: #47 Occasional Reader

Rumors that power will be cut to Tehran, in order to shut down twitter and e-mail.
(again, Fox)

And refrigeration, and well, the economy...

51 kynna  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:14:00am

Thanks to Dads! My hubby is a great one. His dad and my dad are also good, honorable men.

But also, thanks to all the men who mentor, lead and help kids to grow up to be adults. There's always someone who fills that role. If you're one of those, even if you're not technically a "dad", then THANKS to you as well!

52 BARACK THE VOTE  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:14:03am

re: #12 horse

My dad's heart tattoo would have been "Draft Deferment".

It was a bit odd for him when I went into the military. Different times indeed.

That's actually a lovely story. It proves that real fathers love their kids even when, and maybe especially when, they're raised kids that can make choices different than their own.

Kudos to you and your dad both.

53 Dar ul Harb  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:14:13am

re: #49 Occasional Reader

Now don't get all syrupy.

54 laZardo  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:14:26am

Headin' to bed. Cheers.

55 yma o hyd  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:14:35am

re: #47 Occasional Reader

Rumors that power will be cut to Tehran, in order to shut down twitter and e-mail.
(again, Fox)

Not seen that on any tweet from the most trustworthy twitters so far.

Here's something more from the blog our Winston recommended:
'>Roohollah shahvadar in mashhad, mashallah heydarzadeh, hamideh mahvarzi, amanollah shonaji hossein shokoohi in booshehr, and mojataba poor hossein in rasht are the journalists who have been arrested.
>Crackdown on Journalists: Two more journalists Behzad Bashou, Seyyed Khalil Mir-Ashrafi are among those arrested
>Heavy Clashes at Tehran Pars Era Right Now, Protesters Making Fire on the Streets
>No Mobile Network around UN office in North Tehran
>Widespread clashes in the cities saqz, marivan, kermanshah, and sanandaj are taking place and the sound of gun fire can easily be heard.'

[Link: shooresh1917.blogspot.com...]

Note that the demos are not just a Tehran-based occurence - they take place all over the country.

56 jaunte  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:15:02am

re: #47 Occasional Reader

Rumors that power will be cut to Tehran, in order to shut down twitter and e-mail.
(again, Fox)

If there is no electricity, it will be hard to tell if people are on strike or just waiting for the power to come back on.

57 Macker  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:16:04am

re: #30 Scorch

Never give up Macker. If they never rebel they're not testing the waters enough. No matter where they are at some point in life you never stop loving them and will lay your life on the line for them.

As a matter of fact, he's one of the reasons why I blog.
Thank you all who gave me big hugs and MANLY hugs. I sure need them. At least soon, I'll get to be a husband again.

58 Cannadian Club Akbar  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:16:05am

re: #49 Occasional Reader

While I believe I've whipped Killgore in arguments on several occasions, I still think he represents the cream of LGF posters. Now, I believe he cherry-picks his conservative-bashing stories at times, but he always sprinkles his posts with levity.

That's just nuts...

59 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:16:05am

re: #50 Dar ul Harb

And refrigeration, and well, the economy...

Again, it's just a twittered rumor. If true, though, it probably portends the regime planning to do even worse things than it already is. In general, during civil unrest, a government wants the lights to stay ON. If they actually choose to switch off the power, it could only mean that they're getting ready to spill a LOT of blood, and don't want the world to see.

But I repeat; so far, a rumor.

60 moonflower  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:16:09am

Happy Father's Day to all the lizard dads.

Thanks Dad, I miss you 1932-1998.

61 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:18:00am

bbl

62 Dar ul Harb  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:18:20am

re: #56 jaunte

If there is no electricity, it will be hard to tell if people are on strike or just waiting for the power to come back on.

Amazing isn't it that the Iranian gov't would consider bombing themselves back to the pre-electric age. And damn, if they really did that, maybe even some otherwise apolitical Iranians would get pissed off about it.

(But hey, electricity's isn't in the Koran, is it?)

63 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:18:42am

re: #58 Cannadian Club Akbar

That's just nuts...

As B'rer Rabbit exclaimed, "don't throw me in that Breyer's patch!".

64 Cannadian Club Akbar  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:20:26am

re: #63 Occasional Reader

As B'rer Rabbit exclaimed, "don't throw me in that Breyer's patch!".

We're going down a Rocky Road here.

65 solomonpanting  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:20:37am

re: #62 Dar ul Harb

(But hey, electricity's isn't in the Koran, is it?)

No, but some of the acts carried out on its behalf are just as shocking, if not more.

66 Pass The Moonbaticide  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:21:24am

I hope you all remember the story behind This Video.
Appreciate your father. Tell him you love him whilst he's alive.
It's not 'soft' or 'unmanly'. It's the ultimate in your humanity.
Do it today. You never know when you may lose the chance ...

67 Oh no...Sand People!  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:22:26am

re: #59 Occasional Reader

Again, it's just a twittered rumor. If true, though, it probably portends the regime planning to do even worse things than it already is. In general, during civil unrest, a government wants the lights to stay ON. If they actually choose to switch off the power, it could only mean that they're getting ready to spill a LOT of blood, and don't want the world to see.

But I repeat; so far, a rumor.

To all statists:

"If this is what Iran does to fellow citizens, religious constituents and fellow brethren, just what do you think the mullah's would do to your infidel ass."

68 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:22:44am

re: #64 Cannadian Club Akbar

We're going down a Rocky Road here.

And we're supposed to be talking about Father's Day, after all.

My dad, he's worth a mint. And I think I'm a chip off the old block...

69 jaunte  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:24:12am

Real life dad stuff. Explaining what's happening after the dentist gets through with you:

70 HelloDare  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:24:43am

'Neda' becomes rallying cry for Iranian protests

(CNN) -- "RIP NEDA, The World cries seeing your last breath, you didn't die in vain. We remember you."

That post on Twitter came from a man who identified himself as an American guitarist in Nashville, Tennessee.

Amid the hundreds of images and videos of Saturday's brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran that flooded the Internet, it was the graphic video showing the death of a young woman that touched a nerve among those following the events in Tehran for more than a week.

Like most of the information coming out of Tehran, it is impossible to verify her name, Neda, or the circumstances of her apparent death, captured close-up on a bystander's camera.

CNN ran a pixilated version of the video, which was posted on YouTube. It shows a woman in jeans and white sneakers collapsed on the street, as the person with the camera -- most likely from a cell phone -- runs toward her and focuses on her face.

One blogger posted that Neda was protesting with her father in Tehran when pro-government Basiji militia opened fire and shot her in the heart.

"The final moments of her tender young life leaked into the pavement of Karegeh Street today, captured by cell phone cameras," the unnamed blogger posted on Newsvine.com. "And not long after, took on new life, flickering across computer screens around the world on YouTube, and even CNN." iReport.com: Share images from Iran

People on Twitter starting forming a discussion group with the "hashtag" .neda to post their comments about her death and media coverage of the killing, as well.

It became one of the top "trending topics" on Twitter by Saturday evening, early Sunday Tehran time.

"Neda, ojala que tu muerte no sea en vano," one poster tweeted. "Neda, I hope that your death is not in vain."

71 VegasRick  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:24:54am

re: #49 Occasional Reader

While I believe I've whipped Killgore in arguments on several occasions, I still think he represents the cream of LGF posters. Now, I believe he cherry-picks his conservative-bashing stories at times, but he always sprinkles his posts with levity.

Dayam! That is one of the best pun groupings I have ever seen. I bow to your greatness. (now try and work banana split into one)

72 DEZes  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:25:12am

Hug them while you still can.
Happy Fathers day.

73 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:25:31am

Amazing video on Fox of people attacking guys on motorcycles, presumably Basijis. (Though I guess this is a bad time in general for young men to try to ride around Tehran on motorcycles...)

74 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:26:50am

re: #71 VegasRick

That is one of the best pun groupings I have ever seen.

Why, thank you. (But let's face it, I'm no buzzsawmonkey!)

I also improved my shot groupings yesterday, so it's been a good weekend.

75 nyc redneck  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:27:07am

i miss my dad so much.

76 VegasRick  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:27:51am

re: #74 Occasional Reader

Why, thank you. (But let's face it, I'm no buzzsawmonkey!)

I also improved my shot groupings yesterday, so it's been a good weekend.

My kind of gun control.

77 Oh no...Sand People!  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:27:57am

Though not my Dad, this is how I feel about my own.

Love you Dad.

78 HelloDare  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:28:26am

If only there were a charity like SEND A GUN TO A PROTESTER IN IRAN.

79 VegasRick  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:28:45am

re: #75 nyc redneck

i miss my dad so much.

I feel ya. Me too.

80 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:28:47am

re: #75 nyc redneck

i miss my dad so much.

{nycredneck}

81 callahan23  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:29:27am

re: #72 DEZes

Hug them while you still can.
Happy Fathers day.

Mine is my best buddy.
We don't agree in everything but that's not important. He is my dad. That goes a long way.

Happy Fathers Day to all Lizardim whether they're are dads or not.

82 DEZes  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:29:47am

re: #75 nyc redneck

i miss my dad so much.

Same here.

83 solomonpanting  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:30:20am

re: #78 HelloDare

If only there were a charity like SEND A GUN TO A PROTESTER IN IRAN.


Some have suggested the AF be used as the delivery system.

84 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:30:30am

I consider myself to be so incredibly lucky that both my parents are still with me, and in excellent health.

85 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:31:55am

re: #83 solomonpanting

Some have suggested the AF be used as the delivery system.

Time to re-introduce the FP-45 Liberator?

86 Sharmuta  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:32:44am

Gargamel is my dad.

87 solomonpanting  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:33:10am

re: #85 Occasional Reader

Anything to help even out the odds.

88 ryannon  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:35:16am

A sudden wave of sentimentalism impels me to wish a "Happy Father's Day!" to Charles, who hatched us all, so to speak....

89 razorbacker  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:35:30am

The relationship between sons and fathers is one that is not describable.

Especially when you look like, sound like, and act like your father. The shock at seeing what is going to become of you is enough to stop your heart.

So I always loved my father, even during the five years during which I was so mad at him that I refused to speak to him. The stubborn bassard wouldn't speak to me, either.

But I knew that he loved me, too.

Once during this five year period, he got word that my car was broken, and that I couldn't get the damned thing running right.

So he drove four hours one way, got out of his truck and didn't even come to the door. He just took his toolbox, popped the hood, fixed the damned engine, and got back into his truck and left. Never said a word.

Like I say; a small-minded, ignorant, violent, mean, loving, intelligent, generous, helpful, accommodating, ball of contradiction.

The worst thing that he ever did to me was to die on me.

I miss him to this day. I'll miss him until I die.

90 Dar ul Harb  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:35:34am

re: #73 Occasional Reader

Amazing video on Fox of people attacking guys on motorcycles, presumably Basijis. (Though I guess this is a bad time in general for young men to try to ride around Tehran on motorcycles...)

Still, they'd be pretty good for reconnaissance. I'm pretty sure that I've noticed some of the protesters in videos doing that.

91 albusteve  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:37:21am

re: #75 nyc redneck

i miss my dad so much.

you and me both...it's a terrible longing that doesn't seem to go away

92 VegasRick  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:38:57am

re: #89 razorbacker

The relationship between sons and fathers is one that is not describable.

Especially when you look like, sound like, and act like your father. The shock at seeing what is going to become of you is enough to stop your heart.

So I always loved my father, even during the five years during which I was so mad at him that I refused to speak to him. The stubborn bassard wouldn't speak to me, either.

But I knew that he loved me, too.

Once during this five year period, he got word that my car was broken, and that I couldn't get the damned thing running right.

So he drove four hours one way, got out of his truck and didn't even come to the door. He just took his toolbox, popped the hood, fixed the damned engine, and got back into his truck and left. Never said a word.

Like I say; a small-minded, ignorant, violent, mean, loving, intelligent, generous, helpful, accommodating, ball of contradiction.

The worst thing that he ever did to me was to die on me.

I miss him to this day. I'll miss him until I die.

That is a great post. Our Dads were very much alike.

93 nyc redneck  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:39:03am

he was a tough, heavy handed, heavy drinking, hard working, take no bull shit kind of man w/ a soft spot for dogs, babies and almost anyone needing help.
he was there for me at several crucial moments in my life. i wouldn't have made it w/out him and the example he set for me.

94 HelloDare  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:39:30am

CNN’s Shocking Suck-Up to Iran’s Fascists

By Ron Rosenbaum

I couldn’t believe it when I read it, but here it is, as it appeared on the CNN website, as an introduction to an essay by Fareed Zakaria:

“The decisive margin of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s victory in elections last week stunned many observers and angered his opponents’ supporters, who in the ensuing days took to the streets in protest by the hundreds of thousands.”

That’s right, with NO qualification–and no evidence, and no shame–CNN declares victory for Ahmadinejad by “a decisive margin” and makes it sound like the courageous people of Iran who are even now being murdered on the streets were just sore losers.

Hey, anyone awake there at CNN? Or was this a deliberate kow-tow to the Supreme Leader. Nobody knows what the “margin” was in the election, who won or how “decisive” it was. Or did you feel compelled to accept the fascist regime’s line that it was “divinely certified” in order to maintain your good relations with the murderers in power?

How about some editing: “The decisive margin of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s victory–a result announced by the dictatorship before a large portion of the ballots could have been counted–stunned many observers who raised doubts about its validity and angered opponents who took to the streets to demonstrate peacefully–where they are now being beaten and murdered by thugs from the fascist theocracy.”

I think CNN should issue a correction or live forever in the journalistic hall of shame.

95 AuntAcid  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:40:14am

re: #85 Occasional Reader

Time to re-introduce the FP-45 Liberator?

Well, no. Better this.

[Link: www.ruger-firearms.com...]

96 Cato the Elder  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:41:40am

re: #36 iceweasel

No. really? or did you mean to mock?

Not at all.

Guess I'm going to have to start using a "non-sarcasm" tag. What does that say about me?

97 Captain Amercia  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:41:54am

Happy Father's Day, Lizards! And a special greeting to those of us who have to work weekends and holidays. Stay safe out there!

98 sngnsgt  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:42:34am

Happy Father's Day to my dear ol' Dad. 22 years Air Force, another 11 with The Postal Service. Dad's sitting pretty after all these long years of hard work and service to his country and family. I took him to breakfast this morning, and have a huge steak dinner planned for tonight. He doesn't know it, but we have a 7:00 tee time for Monday morning. Happy Father's Day to all the Lizard Dad's here @ LGF.

99 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:42:46am
100 ryannon  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:42:53am

I wonder if Stinky has kids?

101 Pvt Bin Jammin  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:45:13am

Remembering my dear dad, 1909 - 1989. Wish you were here.

Happy Father's Day to all of the scaly dads.

102 MacDuff  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:45:52am

re: #72 DEZes

Hug them while you still can.
Happy Fathers day.

Hell yeah!

103 Cannadian Club Akbar  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:46:02am

re: #94 HelloDare

CNN’s Shocking Suck-Up to Iran’s Fascists

By Ron Rosenbaum

I couldn’t believe it when I read it, but here it is, as it appeared on the CNN website, as an introduction to an essay by Fareed Zakaria:

“The decisive margin of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s victory in elections last week stunned many observers and angered his opponents’ supporters, who in the ensuing days took to the streets in protest by the hundreds of thousands.”

That’s right, with NO qualification–and no evidence, and no shame–CNN declares victory for Ahmadinejad by “a decisive margin” and makes it sound like the courageous people of Iran who are even now being murdered on the streets were just sore losers.

Hey, anyone awake there at CNN? Or was this a deliberate kow-tow to the Supreme Leader. Nobody knows what the “margin” was in the election, who won or how “decisive” it was. Or did you feel compelled to accept the fascist regime’s line that it was “divinely certified” in order to maintain your good relations with the murderers in power?

How about some editing: “The decisive margin of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s victory–a result announced by the dictatorship before a large portion of the ballots could have been counted–stunned many observers who raised doubts about its validity and angered opponents who took to the streets to demonstrate peacefully–where they are now being beaten and murdered by thugs from the fascist theocracy.”

I think CNN should issue a correction or live forever in the journalistic hall of shame.

CNN also knew of the atrocities being commited by Saddam, but human life isn't important. Getting to keep a bureau is. I hate those fucks.

104 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:46:42am

re: #99 Killgore Trout

Basij lose rock fight, run like hell (video)

Apparently, the protesters brought paper.

105 Oh no...Sand People!  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:46:49am

re: #99 Killgore Trout

Lefties here are already writing legislation banning hand rocks...
/

106 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:47:37am

"Basiji" just isn't looking like a terribly promising career choice in Iran lately.

107 MacDuff  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:47:50am

re: #81 callahan23

Mine is my best buddy.
We don't agree in everything but that's not important. He is my dad. That goes a long way.

Happy Fathers Day to all Lizardim whether they're are dads or not.

God bless you. Enjoy him, treasure him,

108 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:49:14am

re: #103 Cannadian Club Akbar

Read the CNN article. PJM is distorting it. PJM has no room to complain, they posted a bogus letter from Mousavi yesterday that they knew was fake.

109 SixDegrees  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:49:33am

re: #4 Macker

If only I could get to hug my son like that.....
Six years and counting since he stopped talking to me (excpet for thet "u r garbage" message on Facebook).

/sad

Very sorry to hear that.

I don't know what the problem is, so maybe this is out of line, but I'd suggest that you try contacting him. It can't possibly make things any worse, and it's possible he's past whatever issues he was having and is now simply too embarrassed to pick up the phone himself.

Just my two cents, as someone who's been on the other side of a similar situation.

110 HelloDare  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:49:43am

re: #103 Cannadian Club Akbar

CNN also knew of the atrocities being commited by Saddam, but human life isn't important. Getting to keep a bureau is. I hate those fucks.

And there's this:

CNN Executive Says G.I.s in Iraq Target Journalists

The head of CNN's news division, Eason Jordan, ignited an Internet firestorm last week when he told a panel at a World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland, that the American military had targeted journalists during operations in Iraq.

111 vxbush  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:50:58am

re: #110 HelloDare

And there's this:

CNN Executive Says G.I.s in Iraq Target Journalists

The head of CNN's news division, Eason Jordan, ignited an Internet firestorm last week when he told a panel at a World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland, that the American military had targeted journalists during operations in Iraq.

WAIT. Isn't that storyline from like two or three years ago--possibly even more? That's old news.

112 AuntAcid  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:51:04am

re: #101 Pvt Bin Jammin

Remembering my dear dad, 1909 - 1989. Wish you were here.

Have a "talk" with him. Tell about all the shit that's happened to his country since '89. Then wait for the rumble.

113 albusteve  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:51:21am

for Dads

114 MacDuff  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:51:23am

re: #89 razorbacker

The relationship between sons and fathers is one that is not describable.

Especially when you look like, sound like, and act like your father. The shock at seeing what is going to become of you is enough to stop your heart.

So I always loved my father, even during the five years during which I was so mad at him that I refused to speak to him. The stubborn bassard wouldn't speak to me, either.

But I knew that he loved me, too.

Once during this five year period, he got word that my car was broken, and that I couldn't get the damned thing running right.

So he drove four hours one way, got out of his truck and didn't even come to the door. He just took his toolbox, popped the hood, fixed the damned engine, and got back into his truck and left. Never said a word.

Like I say; a small-minded, ignorant, violent, mean, loving, intelligent, generous, helpful, accommodating, ball of contradiction.

The worst thing that he ever did to me was to die on me.

I miss him to this day. I'll miss him until I die.

What an absolutely beautiful story. Thank you.

115 vxbush  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:52:38am

re: #111 vxbush

WAIT. Isn't that storyline from like two or three years ago--possibly even more? That's old news.

Oh, I see. You're giving back story to CNN's handling of troubling regimes.

My bad. I'm sorry. Carry on.

116 Cannadian Club Akbar  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:53:28am

re: #108 Killgore Trout

Thank you.

117 MacDuff  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:53:38am

re: #93 nyc redneck

he was a tough, heavy handed, heavy drinking, hard working, take no bull shit kind of man w/ a soft spot for dogs, babies and almost anyone needing help.
he was there for me at several crucial moments in my life. i wouldn't have made it w/out him and the example he set for me.

I have no doubt that he was, and is, very proud of you. He did a good job.

118 Pvt Bin Jammin  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:54:32am

re: #112 AuntAcid

Indeed. Maybe he wouldn't be so happy to be here.

119 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:55:06am

re: #116 Cannadian Club Akbar

Good information is very tough to com by these days.

120 itellu3times  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:55:26am

itellu2times 1922 - 2008

now up there with the other passed LGF dads, and here's to him!

121 Spartacus50  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:55:36am
122 AuntAcid  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:55:56am

re: #119 Killgore Trout

Good information is very tough to com by these days.

com by ya?

123 Spartacus50  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:56:21am
124 Oh no...Sand People!  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:56:35am

re: #120 itellu3times

itellu2times 1922 - 2008

now up there with the other passed LGF dads, and here's to him!

alright...getting teary eyed guys...

125 Cannadian Club Akbar  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:57:43am

re: #119 Killgore Trout

Good information is very tough to com by these days.

I know it's true. I saw it on the internet.
/

126 SixDegrees  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:57:44am

re: #110 HelloDare

And there's this:

CNN Executive Says G.I.s in Iraq Target Journalists

The head of CNN's news division, Eason Jordan, ignited an Internet firestorm last week when he told a panel at a World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Switzerland, that the American military had targeted journalists during operations in Iraq.

This is awfully old news. Jordan left CNN a long time ago, and the conference referenced took place three years ago or more.

127 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:57:56am

re: #125 Cannadian Club Akbar

Heh.

128 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:58:34am

re: #125 Cannadian Club Akbar

I know it's true. I saw it on the internet.
/

Hey, that's how one poster "proved" last night that we "weaponized" Saddam's Iraq!

/I'm sorry I missed that fun

129 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:59:10am

Confirmed: Rafsanjani's daughter Faezah Hashemi arrested.

Interesting.

130 Bloodnok  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:59:28am

Alright. I'm off to do laundry. If any Lizard has anything he/she wants washed, leave it in the hamper. A few quarters would be helpful, too.

BBL.

131 Milty  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 10:59:42am

Dads rule! Down with the feminist hate machine!

132 hazzyday  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:00:03am
133 DEZes  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:01:53am

re: #81 callahan23

Good day Callahan.
Psssst, check the top 10.

134 Racer X  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:01:53am

Happy Fathers Day Dad!

1919-2008

135 Kulhwch  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:02:28am

Miss my father, long dead these 20 years or so.

Miss my son, who is currently camping with my ex today.  But to be fair, he traveled 7,000 miles with me these last 3.5 weeks as we went home to handle the death of my mother, and was always a gracious and caring travel companion.  And we did the Father's Day stuff a couple of days ago, so it's all good.

Still missing him, though.

};)     [So now what kind of trouble can I get in on my own?]

136 Gus  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:02:33am

Happy Father's Day.

Mowing
by Pete Mullineaux

One hand on the throttle –
engine idling, he kicks
aside the coughed up grass

impeding his progress; continues
chewing blithely through
the last remaining stubble

of his days; until, finally;
the machine insists: stalls.
A moment of quiet –

the world stops turning
as my father bends low,
reaching into the mower

for the wet dark clumps
clinging to the moment.

137 MarineMomSue  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:04:00am

re: #78 HelloDare

If only there were a charity like SEND A GUN TO A PROTESTER IN IRAN.

followed by 'ammo 4 protesters" ?

138 Randall Gross  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:04:11am

Good morning all, just stopped in to say hello and happy father's day. I'm getting ready to head off into the wilds again, sh/be back later this week.

139 HelloDare  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:04:41am

re: #126 SixDegrees

This is awfully old news. Jordan left CNN a long time ago, and the conference referenced took place three years ago or more.

I was responding to the following comment #103 which was also talking about events that happened in the past.

CNN also knew of the atrocities being commited by Saddam, but human life isn't important. Getting to keep a bureau is. I hate those fucks.

140 pat  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:04:58am

re: #129 Occasional Reader

Confirmed: Rafsanjani's daughter Faezah Hashemi arrested.

Interesting.

Here is link
[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

141 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:05:49am

re: #137 MarineMomSue

followed by 'ammo 4 protesters" ?

Hey! Charity begins at home!

/one box per shooter per visit restriction in effect at my range at the moment... grumble grumble...

142 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:05:59am

Posted by yma o hyd earlier.....
The urge to split the world into two warring camps is childish
Highly recommended reading.

143 jaunte  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:09:39am

re: #142 Killgore Trout

From the comments at the link:

MoveAnyMountain: "all this po-mo blather tends to break down when you actually see footage of a young woman shot dead by an Iranian policeman. That tends to be a little polarising."
144 Kulhwch  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:09:58am

re: #4 Macker

If only I could get to hug my son like that.....
Six years and counting since he stopped talking to me (excpet for thet "u r garbage" message on Facebook).

/sad

Time heals, don't lose hope.

}:)     [And don't stop reaching out.]

145 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:11:14am

Two more updates from huffpo worth noting....

2:57 PM ET -- Understanding Ayatollah Montazeri's statement.
and
12:38 PM ET -- An alternative leadership structure.

Even if this does succeed there's no guarantee that they're going to adopt a secular democracy.

146 MacDuff  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:11:18am

Yeah, some plastic on the keyboard may be in order....

I think that this whole thread is testament to just how important fathers (and father figures) are to all of us. This runs counter to "conventional wisdom" perpetrated by popular culture, TV and of course, the media that often portrays fathers as bumbling fools and no more than sperm donors.

To all of those fathers, here and departed, thank you and we love you. Even if we never said it, we hope that you knew it.

To the fathers who chose to be absent in your children's lives, you have missed a major part of your life and stolen a major part of your children's lives; try and regain it while there is still time.

To the sons and daughters, estranged by choice; make peace. Whatever estranged you is probably not worth the bitterness and heartache that you carry with you. This was my mistake, I wish I could take it back.

I just had to get that off my chest.

End of sermon....carry on.

147 Killian Bundy  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:11:50am

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Sunday shows that 32% of the nation's voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-four percent (34%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -2. That’s the President’s lowest rating to date and the first time the Presidential Approval Index has fallen below zero for Obama.

/time to take away his credit card

148 kynna  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:12:30am

re: #4 Macker

If only I could get to hug my son like that.....
Six years and counting since he stopped talking to me (excpet for thet "u r garbage" message on Facebook).

/sad

Response to that: "you are my son and I love you" No more than that. Shame is a good motivator.

(((Macker)))

149 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:13:36am

re: #143 jaunte

True but the point is that people are imposing their own faulty views on the situation. Iran is very complex and not many people really understand what's going on and where it might lead.

150 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:14:19am

re: #145 Killgore Trout

Two more updates from huffpo worth noting....

Even if this does succeed there's no guarantee that they're going to adopt a secular democracy.

I do not expect a secular democracy to pop out of these events, fully-formed, like Athena. However, any crack in the islamist facade is a start. "Glasnost" as step toward the downfall of Soviet communism is a possible precedent.

151 VegasRick  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:15:25am

re: #150 Occasional Reader

Yep.

152 Dar ul Harb  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:15:41am

re: #99 Killgore Trout

Basij lose rock fight, run like hell (video)

Do the Basji wear uniforms?

153 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:15:45am

re: #150 Occasional Reader

That's distinct possibility. We may see some small political changes out of this leading to a transitional period before the theocracy fails.

154 itellu3times  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:15:58am

kept trying to get dad interested in LGF - he was a political wonk most of his life, and liked to surf the internet in his later days ... but somehow never could put the two together. anyway, his opinions were drifting way left in his last year or three, and I suspect I was seeing some of the influences from his youth.

155 kynna  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:16:15am

re: #89 razorbacker

I recognize the relationship. Mine wasn't violent, but he was certainly critical and small-minded and stubborn. Now I know what a great man he was and -- thankfully -- still is.

Thanks for sharing a great post. :D

156 albusteve  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:17:15am

re: #149 Killgore Trout

True but the point is that people are imposing their own faulty views on the situation. Iran is very complex and not many people really understand what's going on and where it might lead.

are you talking about BO?...having faulty views is typical in every aspect of life, but you would not expect it from a POTUS with regard to a situation and country as critical as Iran

157 Kronocide  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:17:18am

re: #132 hazzyday

Read down the page:

Electoral fraud for dummies

Here is a youtube video that explains why the Iranian election result is problematic--even the interior ministry's own figures do not add up. Also, Josh Muravchik takes apart a Washington Post article that tried to claim that the June 12, 2009 election reflected the will of the Iranian people. One of the authors of that article, who organized the so-called opinion poll, Ken Ballen, will be speaking at the New America Foundation tomorrow. With him will be Flynt Leverett, a leading light in what should be called the American Friends of Ahmadinejad.

Ballen and Leverett on the queue for late afternoon google-fu with remaining glasses of good wine.

158 WhiteRasta  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:17:24am

re: #139 HelloDare
I heard it alleged that Eason Jordan liked pre-pubescent girls....

159 Racer X  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:17:35am

re: #147 Killian Bundy

Can't I just eat my ice cream?

160 jaunte  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:17:38am

re: #149 Killgore Trout

Beaumont may be imposing his own view (of the 'lacunae' of others thinking) about the Iranian crisis. He doesn't mention anyone in particular when he describes the usual 'glib depictions.' Of course saying other people may have a faulty view of a complex situation doesn't fill up a whole column.

161 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:17:59am

re: #152 Dar ul Harb

They've been wear military police ("Special Guard") uniforms the past few days. That video isn't very clear but you can usually tell them from the real thing because they mix and match with their civilian clothes. They're also fatter and older than the military police guys.

162 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:18:51am

re: #160 jaunte

Good point.

163 DEZes  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:18:54am

re: #159 Racer X

Can't I just eat my ice cream?

Quit waffeling and eat it. ;)

164 itellu3times  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:19:33am

Y'know, back on this little Iran thing that's in the news, since I keep complaining that the protesters have a lack of goals, I think I'll be constructive and propose a few.

1. Arrest Achmadinejad
2. Burn an appropriate mosque or three, to show who is not running the government
3. Form an alternative government

Not necessarily in that order.

165 notutopia  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:19:41am

And, a very thankful wish for a Happy Father's Day to all those who have role modeled as
"Surrogate Father's" to and for others.
Thanks Gramps!
You have given me more in this lifetime than any other human. I am SO grateful and thankful to have had you in my life.

166 Killgore Trout  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:19:41am

re: #154 itellu3times

It's interesting to see my mom starting to go left in her mid 60's.

167 subsailor68  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:19:52am

re: #159 Racer X

Can't I just eat my ice cream?

No, because

I drink your milkshake!

;-)

168 Jewels (AKA Julian)  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:22:14am

Raye Man Kojast? Where Is My Vote?

[Link: raymankojast.blogspot.com...]

169 Dar ul Harb  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:22:29am

Why are the pro-government forces resorting to throwing stones?

Confrontation on a motorway

170 itellu3times  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:23:25am

re: #166 Killgore Trout

It's interesting to see my mom starting to go left in her mid 60's.

sympathies

that it may be practically a biological imperative for some gives me some small sympathies even for the like of Jimmy Peanuts, but mostly that he ought to get off the front pages as he's becoming the political equivalent of the old geezers who hit the accelerator instead of the brake and kill eleven people.

171 MacDuff  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:24:17am

re: #154 itellu3times

kept trying to get dad interested in LGF - he was a political wonk most of his life, and liked to surf the internet in his later days ... but somehow never could put the two together. anyway, his opinions were drifting way left in his last year or three, and I suspect I was seeing some of the influences from his youth.

I know what you mean. My dad was on the right when I was on the left. When I outgrew that foolishness, I was on the right and he was on the left. It seems that we would have met each other somewhere in passing, but we never did,

We were both people with strong opinions and independant thinkers. I'd like to think that, though we were polarized, he respected that I had the courage of my convictions.

I think he did. Dads are oftern like that, even if they don't say it.

172 WhiteRasta  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:24:26am

re: #164 itellu3times

4) Lynch a few ayatollahs.

173 albusteve  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:24:36am

to sum up Icecreamagate...

174 Occasional Reader  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:24:47am

Rep. Paul Ryan being interviewed by Chris Wallace right now; seems like an interesting guy.

175 tradewind  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:27:00am

Wishing all fathers everywhere a very happy day.
n.b.....sperm donor and Daddy are not synonymous.

176 itellu3times  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:29:26am

re: #171 MacDuff

I know what you mean. My dad was on the right when I was on the left. When I outgrew that foolishness, I was on the right and he was on the left. It seems that we would have met each other somewhere in passing, but we never did,

We were both people with strong opinions and independant thinkers. I'd like to think that, though we were polarized, he respected that I had the courage of my convictions.

I think he did. Dads are oftern like that, even if they don't say it.

My Dad in his younger days was analytic and very uncommitted, always registered independent even before that was fashionable. He worked in the defense industry, where maybe keeping your opinions quiet was recommended anyway, some of that was his personality, too. But all that changed, dramatically, when he was in his late 70s.

177 kansas  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:30:42am

My Dad 1923-2001. Merchant Marines in WWII on Liberty Ships in the Mediterranean armed with one 50 cal and U Boats taking down others in the convoy. They were sitting ducks. And got dissed by the government. Didn't get called a Vet till the late 80's I think. Better late than never. Mom and him married in 1944 and stayed married. A great guy.

178 J.S.  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:31:50am

re: #160 jaunte

It reminds me of that joke: "There Are Two Kinds Of People In The World: those who think the world can be neatly divided into two kinds of people, and those who don't. I'm one of the second kind." as I laugh...(and I just heard someone alleging that the situation in Iran is not to be split into blacks and whites -- since, after all, only the neocons (what is that code speech for "Zionists"?) do that...

179 notutopia  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:35:02am

re: #138 Thanos

Miss ya Thanos. Happy Father's Day from Kasey.
Stay safe. Keep your head down and keep moving.
: )

180 Opilio  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:36:18am

5 years, now. The shock has passed, but not all the regret.

We talked on the phone, but he usually did the calling.
I drove over for visits, but not all that often.
He knew I loved him, but I didn't tell him enough.
I never told him how proud I was to be his son.
I helped "as much as I could" near the end, but I could have done more.

Call yours, visit yours, tell yours, help yours.

Happy Father's Day, Dad. 1928-2004. I love you and miss you.

181 wiffersnapper  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:40:12am

I love my dad. In the non-gay way :)

182 Cannadian Club Akbar  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:41:21am

My dad used to take me to his watering hole and throw me a few quarters to play pool, pinball, etc. One night some drunk threw a shot glass at the female bartender. My dad grabbed him by the ears and slammed him to the ground and held him until police arrived. Moral of the story?
DON'T FUCK WITH MY BARTENDER!

183 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 11:49:49am

Father's day apple pie:

Golden Delicioius vs. Granny Smith

Vanilla bean vs. french vanilla vs. regular old vanilla.

Discuss.

184 Joe Buckley  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 12:01:11pm

Heh! Thanks.

185 notutopia  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 12:10:42pm

Show your appreciation to our Lizard Father that keeps the brooder box light and generator powered on this site 24/7.
Use the hattip box to say Thank you.
Thank you Charles and Stinky.
: )

186 Pass The Moonbaticide  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 12:32:57pm

re: #146 MacDuff
That was genuinely touching.

Thank You for it.

187 Pass The Moonbaticide  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 12:45:44pm

Harry Chapin - 'Cat's In the Cradle'

This song needs no explanation here.

188 doppelganglander  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 2:10:23pm

You guys have had me sobbing through this entire thread. I only have about 4,000 characters remaining in this post, so I can't possibly tell you everything about what kind of man my father was, or how much I miss him. He served his country in WWII; was a faithful husband for 31 years; raised two adopted, two foster, and one biological kid; worked hard every day and never complained. They don't give out awards for that kind of thing, but they should.

I love you, Daddy. 1927-1982

189 debutaunt  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 2:18:05pm

re: #183 EmmmieG

Father's day apple pie:

Golden Delicioius vs. Granny Smith

Vanilla bean vs. french vanilla vs. regular old vanilla.

Discuss.



Granny Smith w/french vanilla

190 Throbert McGee  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 2:59:06pm

In the "child shall be a father to the son" department, here's Ahmed & Salim, episode 7:

(The message of every Ahmed & Salim cartoon is that the two Palestinian brothers are essentially lovable; it's their father who is corrupt, and ought to learn from the example of his sons, but he never does.)

191 Throbert McGee  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 3:05:39pm

No matter what differences my dad and I might have, I will always love and respect him for turning off The Matrix (on DVD) during the scene where Neo and Trinity were shooting their way through the lobby of the Agent Smith HQ building. And he said, "I know you enjoy this movie, Rob, and it's up to you if you want to watch it on your own, but I think it's disgusting, and here's why..."

I was 32 or 33 at the time, and in retrospect, my dad was right.

192 The Sanity Inspector  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 3:18:05pm

I didn't realize Cox was an Atlantan.

193 Shug  Sun, Jun 21, 2009 6:20:45pm

Happy Father's Day to Every Dad.

This was my second Fathers Day.
My wife and I took my 13 month old to the Detroit Tigers game.
He sat on my lap for 90 minutes and let me hug him. ( then he got hot and melted down, and we got him inside to cool off and drink some water and he was smiling in 5 minutes saying Dadda, Dadda, Dadda)

Being a father is the greatest job in the world.

I wish everyone a wonderful Father's Day

194 Sacred Plants  Mon, Jun 22, 2009 6:59:47am

re: #4 Macker

/sad

If you find out duly what precisely made him give up on you, there may be a mutual chance to drop it into the grandparents grave.

195 ROPMA  Thu, Jun 25, 2009 9:54:55am

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