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1 pat  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:20:44pm

what? No Butt Staring Thread?

2 CalBear84  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:20:55pm

Sarek: Live long and prosper!
Spock: I shall do neither. I have killed my Captain, and my friend.

3 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:22:17pm

re: #1 pat

what? No Butt Staring Thread?

I can go get some chaps if you like

4 zombie  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:25:51pm

This thing is already starting to go viral. At least 15 links already before I gave up counting:

Michelle Malkin: The ghoulish spirit of Margaret Sanger lives

LGF: Zombie: Obama's Science Czar and 'Ecoscience'

Teh Resistance Blog: Obama’s Chief Science Advisor Makes Dr. Strangelove Look Like Dr. Phil

OrbusMax: Obama Science Czar: Forced Abortions, Mass Sterilization Needed To Save Planet

Bloodthirsty Liberal: Liberal Fascism In The Obama Administration

Pink Elephant Pundit: Eugeneticists Amok!

Hot Air: MM - The ghoulish spirit of Margaret Sanger lives

Curmudgeonly & Skeptical: John Holdren, Obama's Science Czar: Forced abortions and mass sterilization needed to save the planet

Doctor Bulldog & Ronin: Obama’s Science Czar Believes in Forced Abortions and Mass Sterilization

Pundit and Pundette: Horror stories

Unhyphenated American: John Holdren, Obama's Science Czar, says: Forced abortions and mass sterilization needed to save the...

And this guy's already got a Holdren Photoshop based on my post!:

“The BOPAC Report” & Larry Sinclair’s Allegations – ZachJonesIsHome: John Holdren – Science Czar BiCzar Ideas

(You know you've "arrived" when your post generates a Photoshop response within 3 hours of being posted.)

There are tons more (several appeared even while I was putting together this post), and I see that there are several "Twitter" tweets about it, but I weary, and the world beckons...

In any case, I think the "prairie fire" has started and I can let the blogosphere take it from here...

5 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:26:52pm
6 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:27:43pm

re: #5 buzzsawmonkey

Better the blogosphere than the Blagosphere.

Yeah, but the Blagosphere has better hair

7 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:27:47pm

Who knows about a band called The Levellers? On which album may I find their version of Dead Man's Shilling? Which is their best album?

8 soxfan4life  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:28:02pm

re: #5 buzzsawmonkey

Better the blogosphere than the Blagosphere.


But it worked so well for Burris.

9 rollwave87  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:28:16pm

re: #3 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I can go get some chaps if you like

speaking of chaps, has anyone seen bruno yet? not only will you laugh your ass off, but you also get to see ron paul and some al aqsa terrorist get punked. totally worth 10 bucks.

10 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:28:40pm

"Revenge is a dish best served cold." Old Klingon proverb.
Also a very big well done to Zombie!

11 soxfan4life  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:29:10pm

re: #9 rollwave87

speaking of chaps, has anyone seen bruno yet? not only will you laugh your ass off, but you also get to see ron paul and some al aqsa terrorist get punked. totally worth 10 bucks.


Is there any creepy shit in Bruno, like the naked wrestling in Borat?

12 rollwave87  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:30:16pm

re: #11 soxfan4life

Is there any creepy shit in Bruno, like the naked wrestling in Borat?

haha. yup.

13 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:30:19pm

re: #11 soxfan4life

Is there any creepy shit in Bruno, like the naked wrestling in Borat?

close ups of genitals count as creepy? then yes...

14 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:30:57pm

I'm thinking of trying to see Blood: The Last Vampire this weekend. The original was pretty good and I'd like to see how the live version turned out.

15 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:31:44pm

re: #13 Buck

close ups of genitals count as creepy? then yes...

That would depend on whose genitals really.

16 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:32:02pm
17 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:32:03pm

re: #4 zombie

I want ,no, I NEED the MSM to pick it up!

18 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:32:09pm

re: #9 rollwave87

Somebody posted a bootleg of the Ron Paul scene...
Full Brüno Ron Paul Scene

Youtube Video

Pretty funny.

19 Charles Johnson  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:33:16pm

By the way, Free Republic pulled down that disgusting racist thread about the Obama daughters.

20 Charles Johnson  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:33:59pm

I was considering writing about it, and when I went back to the page to check it again -- gone.

21 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:34:29pm

re: #16 buzzsawmonkey

Try this: Glen Philips - Men Just Leave

22 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:34:36pm

re: #4 zombie

In any case, I think the "prairie fire" has started and I can let the blogosphere take it from here...

Hurrah. Make the bastard eat his words and bring him down.

23 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:34:53pm

re: #19 Charles

By the way, Free Republic pulled down that disgusting racist thread about the Obama daughters.

I don;'t EVEN want to know!

24 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:35:06pm

re: #19 Charles
What? Are they, or excuse me, were they fucking nuts?
That just makes them look even more crazy.

25 jcm  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:35:54pm

re: #4 zombie

Go zombie! Go!

26 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:36:08pm

re: #19 Charles

According to the KosKidz the Free Republic moderators took the post down and put it back up a few times. I guess they couldn't decide. It's down now.

27 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:36:37pm

re: #19 Charles

By the way, Free Republic pulled down that disgusting racist thread about the Obama daughters.

What kind of blog would ever put something so sicking up in the first place?
I hang with the sane...

28 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:37:06pm

re: #19 Charles

I'm glad to hear it. I'm even more glad that this is the first I'd heard of it.

Ugh.

29 yochanan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:37:47pm

is this a m. jackson free zone?

30 ArchangelMichael  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:38:02pm

re: #2 CalBear84

Sarek: Live long and prosper!
Spock: I shall do neither. I have killed my Captain, and my friend.

T'Pau or T'Pring said that I think, not Sarek.

/geek

31 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:38:18pm

re: #20 Charles

There's still a thread about the DKos diary here: One more from the left: Free Republic Pulls Thread Bashing Malia Obama

Including all the racist comments. Not as juicy as the original thread tough.

32 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:38:35pm

re: #29 yochanan

is this a m. jackson free zone?

it was, till you mentioned him her it

33 wrenchwench  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:38:37pm

re: #29 yochanan

is this a m. jackson free zone?

Was until you posted that.

:p

34 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:38:51pm

re: #28 Dianna
I am with you. Then again, I couldn't tell you the last time I went wandering around freeper land. Months, if not years.

35 wrenchwench  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:38:57pm

re: #32 sattv4u2

Oooh, two seconds!

36 Ms. MacIceweasel  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:39:00pm

re: #26 Killgore Trout

According to the KosKidz the Free Republic moderators took the post down and put it back up a few times. I guess they couldn't decide. It's down now.

Yes, but some of the more awful comments and photoshops are already preserved for posterity over on Kos.

That was probably the worst thing I've seen on FR--which is saying a lot. It could have been a thread on Stormfront, and I am not exaggerating.

37 jcm  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:39:53pm

re: #19 Charles

By the way, Free Republic pulled down that disgusting racist thread about the Obama daughters.

re: #20 Charles

I was considering writing about it, and when I went back to the page to check it again -- gone.

Google cache?

38 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:40:05pm

re: #29 yochanan

is this a m. jackson free zone?

It was

39 jcm  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:40:07pm

re: #29 yochanan

is this a m. jackson free zone?

His dead Jim!

40 yochanan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:40:26pm

re: #32 sattv4u2

is the child molester still dead?

41 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:40:43pm

re: #36 iceweasel
That's sick. No it's worse than that. Damn, I don't have a good word.
Heads full of mush, idiots, assholes, whatever fits.

42 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:40:55pm

re: #40 yochanan

is the child molester still dead?

which one?

43 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:40:55pm

re: #39 jcm

His dead Jim!

He's worse than dead.

44 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:41:11pm

re: #40 yochanan

is the child molester still dead?

Nope, he is back. It was all a cunning ruse you see.

45 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:41:19pm

re: #28 Dianna

I'm glad to hear it. I'm even more glad that this is the first I'd heard of it.

Ugh.

Hi there! Hey listen.. I found out that the proofpoint filters will not let your book pass the gate.Content...I hear it's quite powerful so I'm going to create a throw away email account and request it again...Sorry about the hassle

46 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:41:34pm

He's dead Jim. You get his glove, I'll get his wallet.

47 Ms. MacIceweasel  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:41:47pm

re: #27 HoosierHoops

What kind of blog would ever put something so sicking up in the first place?
I hang with the sane...

I'm not sure, but I think anyone with a Free Republic account can start a thread. It's not like a blog, more like a discussion board where the topics are set by anyone, not just moderators.

Can anyone confirm that?

48 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:42:32pm

re: #39 jcm

His dead Jim!

I've been watching some of the original Star Trek reruns...for nostalgia value mainly. I can't believe I actually liked it when I was a kid. Of course I was 10 years old so I guess I have an excuse.

49 Long Nics are Looonnng  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:42:45pm

re: #11 soxfan4life

Is there any creepy shit in Bruno, like the naked wrestling in Borat?

The naked wrestling was hysterical. I'll never forget the size of his rectangle.

50 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:43:11pm

re: #47 iceweasel

I'm not sure, but I think anyone with a Free Republic account can start a thread. It's not like a blog, more like a discussion board where the topics are set by anyone, not just moderators.

Can anyone confirm that?

even so, it IS a moderated board, so the moderators should squash anything like that that poste haste!

51 ArchangelMichael  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:43:44pm

re: #47 iceweasel

I'm pretty sure it's a free-for-all forum and the mental patients are running the hospital.

52 Long Nics are Looonnng  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:43:49pm

Charles? I am not missing the Ann Coulter and Muslim dating service ads.

53 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:44:02pm

re: #48 LGoPs
Hell yeah. I still get a kick out of seeing it now.

54 CalBear84  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:44:27pm

re: #30 ArchangelMichael

Accckk!
You are right!
/nerd

55 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:44:29pm

re: #39 jcm

His dead Jim!

Sarah Palin killed him, that's why she quit, before it gets out in the media.

/hey Reverend Al's down with the theory

56 Long Nics are Looonnng  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:44:38pm

re: #40 yochanan

Which one?

57 yochanan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:45:02pm

if they want to put him in people mag, or a hollywird t.v. type show fine but why all the news time

one might wonder what they are covering up and not talking about

notice all the t.v. coverage under President Bush on unemployment when it was about 5% and next to none now that the zero is POTUS and it is over 10%

58 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:45:14pm

re: #45 HoosierHoops

Hi there! Hey listen.. I found out that the proofpoint filters will not let your book pass the gate.Content...I hear it's quite powerful so I'm going to create a throw away email account and request it again...Sorry about the hassle

Wait - you mean that your provider is scanning for content? How in hell? And does that mean that some living person has read my book?

59 jcm  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:45:15pm

re: #49 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

The naked wrestling was hysterical. I'll never forget the size of his rectangle.

Is that what's it's called now?

Damn, I need to kept up!

60 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:45:35pm
61 Long Nics are Looonnng  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:46:00pm

re: #59 jcm

"It's gold, Jerry! GOLD!
-Kenny Banya

62 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:46:01pm

re: #57 yochanan
Ya notice there's also no homeless now.

63 jcm  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:46:46pm

re: #55 Killian Bundy

Sarah Palin killed him, that's why she quit, before it gets out in the media.

/hey Reverend Al's down with the theory

Palin / Cheney '12

What Cheney doesn't bag on the ground, Palin will get from the helo!

64 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:46:49pm
65 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:47:02pm

re: #55 Killian Bundy

Sarah Palin killed him, that's why she quit, before it gets out in the media.

/hey Reverend Al's down with the theory

naahhh , there's nothing it it for the Rev. Neither Sarah nor Michael were black !

BAD SATT ,., BAD BAD BAD !

66 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:47:43pm

re: #56 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Which one?

YOU JUST COPY AND PASTED MY 42?

67 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:47:52pm

TOTUS is in Africa.

/how long will it take him to apologize for slavery, an hour, two?

68 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:47:58pm

re: #64 buzzsawmonkey
Nope, a donk is in the WH, there aren't homeless when a donk is in the WH. There are only homeless as soon as a repub is elected.

69 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:48:50pm

re: #47 iceweasel

Good evening Ice.. Hope you are well..

70 CalBear84  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:48:55pm

re: #67 Killian Bundy
What is that?
Tsar of the US?

71 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:49:08pm

I'm about ready to leave.

HH, you still there? I'm going to blue my nic for you. I don't know if I'll be able to send the book if you don't catch me in the next five minutes.

72 Long Nics are Looonnng  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:49:16pm

re: #66 sattv4u2

YOU JUST COPY AND PASTED MY 42?

Why yes. Yes I did.

73 yochanan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:49:24pm

re: #68 pingjockey

when a donk is POTUS they are sidewalk busmen.

74 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:49:46pm

re: #72 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Why yes. Yes I did.

You Biden, you!

75 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:49:54pm

re: #70 CalBear84

What is that?
Tsar of the US?

/TelePrompTer

76 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:50:07pm

re: #73 yochanan
Ah, I thought they might be bunking with the unicorns!

77 itellu3times  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:50:11pm

re: #2 CalBear84

Sarek: Live long and prosper!
Spock: I shall do neither. I have killed my Captain, and my friend.

Wasn't that Depau? (sp)

78 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:50:13pm

re: #73 yochanan

when a donk is POTUS they are sidewalk busmen.

urban outdoorsmen!

79 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:50:19pm

re: #3 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I can go get some chaps if you like

are those 'hanging' chaps?

/that was punderful to say

80 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:50:40pm

re: #62 pingjockey

Ya notice there's also no homeless now.

Homeless now are just malcontents who won't get with Our Man Obama's social engineering program, and will eventually have to be purged for the "Greater Good of Mankind".

81 CalBear84  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:50:43pm

re: #75 Killian Bundy

OIC, thanks. Guess it could be either one...

82 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:50:54pm

re: #77 itellu3times

Wasn't that Depau? (sp)

T'Pau.

83 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:51:00pm
84 Long Nics are Looonnng  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:51:00pm

Money time. See ya later, Nation of Lizlam.
(I'm going to try to get that started).

85 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:51:01pm

re: #73 yochanan

when a donk is POTUS they are sidewalk busmen.

They are the chronically under-housed.

/

And it's Reagan's fault, anyway.

86 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:51:13pm

re: #58 Dianna

Wait - you mean that your provider is scanning for content? How in hell? And does that mean that some living person has read my book?

I only have a corporate email address... A software program scans for content and rejects certain words in the content...
I really need a 2nd account from gmail or something...just never needed it

87 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:51:21pm

re: #80 FurryOldGuyJeans
Yep. Wal Mart ReEducation camps will be opening soon.

88 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:51:33pm

re: #65 sattv4u2

naahhh , there's nothing it it for the Rev. Neither Sarah nor Michael were black !

BAD SATT ,., BAD BAD BAD !

there would be no Tiger Woods if not for Michael.
I wonder if Michael is also responsible for Dr Martin Luther King?

89 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:51:43pm

re: #85 OldLineTexan

They are the chronically under-housed.

/

And it's Reagan's fault, anyway.

Nah, Nixon, Ford, and Hoover's fault.

90 zombie  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:52:18pm

Ooooh, we can add the Ed Driscoll column at Pajamas Media to the Mix:

Ed Driscoll/PJ Media: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Population Bomb

91 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:52:55pm

How to build a Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet in 3;30...

Liveleak Video
92 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:53:14pm

re: #87 pingjockey

Yep. Wal Mart ReEducation camps will be opening soon.

Funny you should say that. A homeless woman basically lives in the Walmart nearest us.

93 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:53:19pm

re: #88 Eowyn2

there would be no Tiger Woods if not for Michael.
I wonder if Michael is also responsible for Dr Martin Luther King?

/Magic Johnson: 'Michael Jackson made me a better point guard'

94 ArchangelMichael  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:53:36pm

re: #67 Killian Bundy

TOTUS is in Africa.

/how long will it take him to apologize for slavery, an hour, two?

"I'm sorry that the Kings of Dahomey captured prisoners in battle with neighboring peoples to expand their territory. I'm sorry they then sold those prisoners into slavery and that Americans were 2 or 3 transactions down the chain..."

I don't expect to ever hear anything like that.

95 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:53:49pm

re: #71 Dianna

I'm about ready to leave.

HH, you still there? I'm going to blue my nic for you. I don't know if I'll be able to send the book if you don't catch me in the next five minutes.

See you soon..Have a wonderful evening.. I'll get set up and we'll do this thing...I heard you are a good writer...
Kind Regards...

96 CalBear84  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:53:49pm

See #30
I can't keep them pointy-eared fellers straight

97 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:53:49pm

re: #86 HoosierHoops

Well, I'm about to leave. I have blued my nic; drop me a line from some throwaway account, and I'll see if I can't forward you the book.

98 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:54:05pm

re: #85 OldLineTexan

They are the chronically under-housed.

/

And it's Reagan's fault, anyway.

Ever wonder if/when they will start blaming things on Lincoln since he was a Republican?

99 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:54:48pm

re: #98 FurryOldGuyJeans

Ever wonder if/when they will start blaming things on Lincoln since he was a Republican?

I'm pretty sure Obama had him changed to Democrat.

/

100 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:55:01pm

re: #90 zombie

Ooooh, we can add the Ed Driscoll column at Pajamas Media to the Mix:

Ed Driscoll/PJ Media: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Population Bomb

And the line "MEIN FURHER! I CAN WALK!" pops in mind everytime.

101 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:55:06pm

re: #86 HoosierHoops

BTW, how did they scan an attachment for anything but a virus? Without opening it and having a living human being check it?

102 Ms. MacIceweasel  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:55:07pm

re: #50 sattv4u2

even so, it IS a moderated board, so the moderators should squash anything like that that poste haste!

Believe me, I'm not going to be making any excuses for FR anytime soon, and especially not for THAT thread. It genuinely contained some of the most hateful speech I've seen on the internet. (or been exposed to anywhere, come to think of it)-- and I include Stormfront in that assessment.

I think Archangel Michael nailed it: the lunatics are running the asylum over there.

Kos has a diary up about it: apparently someone there wrote to FR, the FR mods pulled the thread, then FR reposted it along with the Kos email as a plea for fundraising (!), then they deleted it again. So even the owner over there doesn't even know what he's doing.

Here's the Kos story for those who are interested:


UPDATE III: Free Republic Pulls/Restores/Pulls Thread Bashing Malia Obama; FR Responds

I really cannot keep up with their indecision. The first time it was pulled pending review by the "Religion" moderator; now it is pulled pending review by the "Administration" or something like that.

Perhaps they cannot decide what they fear the most--being called out for having this kind of diatribe or caving in to what they perceive as liberal pressure by removing it.

Either way, it was there, these are their sentiments, and the sad thing is, most of them are now only decrying the thought of picking on a child and not complaining about the overt racism in these comments they have made.

The diary does quote some of the worst comments, but does not reproduce the photos and photoshops (thankfully).

103 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:55:26pm

re: #92 OldLineTexan
Damn. I really feel for some of those folks. A lot of them should be in assisted living places. Not crazy enough to be in an institution, but also not quite right enough to be out on their own.

104 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:56:11pm

re: #67 Killian Bundy

TOTUS is in Africa.

/how long will it take him to apologize for slavery, an hour, two?

High School Current Events Test:

For 100 points compare and contrast in less that 3 paragraphs.

US African-Americans
Ghana Africans

For an additional 10 points, say something bad about evil old white guys.

105 Honorary Yooper  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:56:39pm

re: #90 zombie

Ooooh, we can add the Ed Driscoll column at Pajamas Media to the Mix:

Ed Driscoll/PJ Media: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Population Bomb

I love the title of that one.

106 Ms. MacIceweasel  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:57:04pm

re: #69 HoosierHoops

Good evening Ice.. Hope you are well..

Hiya Hoops-baby; how are you? Always a pleasure to see you. :)

107 sattv4u2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:57:52pm

re: #89 FurryOldGuyJeans

Nah, Nixon, Ford, and Hoover's fault.

dam(n) !

108 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:58:11pm

re: #103 pingjockey

Damn. I really feel for some of those folks. A lot of them should be in assisted living places. Not crazy enough to be in an institution, but also not quite right enough to be out on their own.

I have seen TWO in my life that I am convinced were actual, real mental patients, and she is one. She panhandles away from the store, apparently sleeps outside (I see her bedroll and belongings tucked into various locations behind/near the strip center) and spends her income on cold drinks, etc., which she sips/eats quietly on a park bench near the entryway.

109 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:58:19pm

re: #101 Dianna

BTW, how did they scan an attachment for anything but a virus? Without opening it and having a living human being check it?

The same way anti-virus does it. Look for lines of code, keywords and certain values. You can filter for anything if you know what you are doing. They sell software to catch porn based on the pixel ratio for human skin tones and computing how much of the picture means exposed skin.

110 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:58:47pm

re: #102 iceweasel

What even worse is when I last saw the Freeper thread there were about 160-180 comments. Almost all of them racist and not one complaint or voice of reason. Not one person spoke up.

111 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:59:33pm

re: #108 OldLineTexan
I was stationed in San Diego and saw more than a few that weren't drug/alcohol abusers. Sorry ass state of affairs.

112 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:59:45pm

re: #109 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

The same way anti-virus does it. Look for lines of code, keywords and certain values. You can filter for anything if you know what you are doing. They sell software to catch porn based on the pixel ratio for human skin tones and computing how much of the picture means exposed skin.

Which is why you can get all the Capt. Kirk green-women pr0n you want!

/

113 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 2:59:52pm

re: #104 Eowyn2

High School Current Events Test:

For an additional 10 points, say something bad about evil old white guys.

They wrote the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Damn them.

114 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:00:04pm

re: #110 Killgore Trout

What even worse is when I last saw the Freeper thread there were about 160-180 comments. Almost all of them racist and not one complaint or voice of reason. Not one person spoke up.

sounds like a perfect opportunity to throw a monkey wrench into their thread

115 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:00:21pm

re: #112 OldLineTexan

Which is why you can get all the Capt. Kirk green-women pr0n you want!

/

HA !

116 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:00:50pm

re: #101 Dianna

BTW, how did they scan an attachment for anything but a virus? Without opening it and having a living human being check it?

Proofpoint is an enterprise class software program and platform to fight spam.
Words like penis or cheap pills or whatever are tagged and scored...
There must be, shall we say...some explicit content and it gets tagged and deleted...

117 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:01:02pm
118 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:01:16pm

"Challenge your preconceptions, or they will challenge you."

— Vulcan proverb

There's a tingle going up my ears as I read this.
/h

119 sngnsgt  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:02:23pm

re: #4 zombie

That's some scary sh!t, but it does sound like something Barak Obama and Democrats would be in line with.

120 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:02:45pm

Golf, the new full-body contact sport...

Golf dispute ends with injury, conviction
Published: July 10, 2009 at 4:03 PM

KENT, Wash., July 10 (UPI) -- A golf dispute in King County, Wash., led to one man receiving a debilitating head injury and another receiving a jail sentence, authorities say.

Prosecutors said the conflict between two golf foursomes at the Auburn Golf Course last July was based on the lead foursome playing too slowly for the foursome trailing behind them, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported Thursday.

121 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:02:46pm

re: #67 Killian Bundy

TOTUS is in Africa.

/how long will it take him to apologize for slavery, an hour, two?

I think he should just get it over with and apologize for us breathing. Sheesh.

122 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:03:09pm

re: #117 buzzsawmonkey

He's just in Africa to Ghana praise and adulation.

Damn, I thought they were shooting The Lyin' King 3.

123 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:03:14pm

re: #109 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

The same way anti-virus does it. Look for lines of code, keywords and certain values. You can filter for anything if you know what you are doing. They sell software to catch porn based on the pixel ratio for human skin tones and computing how much of the picture means exposed skin.

In a pdf. attachment?

I don't believe I used more than one swear word; I had one Maxfield Parrish painting...I have no clue how they could possibly have an algorithm for my book.

Huh.

124 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:03:26pm

re: #120 FurryOldGuyJeans
Mwahahaha! I have to send that to my dad!

125 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:04:13pm

re: #117 buzzsawmonkey

He's just in Africa to Ghana praise and adulation.

I hear Al Gore refuses to go to Chad. It still gives him the willies.

126 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:04:36pm

re: #112 OldLineTexan

Which is why you can get all the Capt. Kirk green-women pr0n you want!

/

Actually, one of the work arounds was simply inverting the photo and emailing it like a photo negative and having the receiver revert it back.

Conversely, if you know how something is getting filtered, you can usually bypass it.

127 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:04:40pm

re: #117 buzzsawmonkey

He's just in Africa to Ghana praise and adulation.

You went to Timbuktu get that one
/h

128 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:04:57pm
129 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:05:14pm

re: #122 SasquatchOnSteroids

Damn, I thought they were shooting filming The Lyin' King 3.

err, just so there are no misunderstandings.

130 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:05:14pm

re: #116 HoosierHoops

Proofpoint is an enterprise class software program and platform to fight spam.
Words like penis or cheap pills or whatever are tagged and scored...
There must be, shall we say...some explicit content and it gets tagged and deleted...

I don't suppose you could find out what said explicit content was, could you? I'm now as curious as I could possibly be.

131 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:05:30pm

re: #106 iceweasel

Hiya Hoops-baby; how are you? Always a pleasure to see you. :)

I am in just a wonderful mood... It's Friday night.. Mrs. Hoopster will be home in about 4-5 hours and we are going to grab a bite...Go out dancing and drink too much Bud light...After that...Well this is a family blog...
But really... We try to go out at least one night a week and blow off steam and enjoy life... Plus we love to dance...always have..always will

132 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:05:52pm

re: #122 SasquatchOnSteroids

Damn, I thought they were shooting The Lyin' King 3.

Actually, Obama is going hunting for RINOs.
/heh

133 Spockista  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:06:06pm

Did someone say Vulcan?

134 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:06:07pm

'No Parking Zone' a red-painted fake
Published: July 10, 2009 at 3:56 PM

SEATTLE, July 10 (UPI) -- Residents of a Seattle neighborhood said they have discovered a section of curb that was painted red without a "no parking" sign was not the work of the city.

135 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:06:14pm

re: #121 LGoPs

I think he should just get it over with and apologize for us breathing. Sheesh.

/I think that was included when he actually apologized for our historical contribution to "climate change" yesterday, what a weenie assmunch

136 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:06:27pm

Oh my. The Kenyans are pissed that the one isn't going to visit them.

137 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:06:47pm
138 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:06:59pm

re: #129 SasquatchOnSteroids

err, just so there are no misunderstandings.

Too Late! See my #132!

139 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:07:02pm

re: #117 buzzsawmonkey

He's just in Africa to Ghana praise and adulation.

checking ou the djibouti

140 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:07:09pm

re: #136 pingjockey

Oh my. The Kenyans are pissed that the one isn't going to visit them.

Nigerians too

141 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:07:17pm

re: #136 pingjockey

Oh my. The Kenyans are pissed that the one isn't going to visit them.

Kenya believe it?

142 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:07:23pm
143 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:07:42pm

re: #141 LGoPs
I ken.

144 Dianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:07:43pm

Truly gone! Goodnight!

145 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:08:10pm

re: #139 Eowyn2

checking ou the djibouti

Oh, You're Good.

146 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:08:24pm

Oh this is good. The congress critters are calling the CIA liars.

147 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:08:28pm

re: #120 FurryOldGuyJeans

Golf, the new full-body contact sport...

Golf dispute ends with injury, conviction
Published: July 10, 2009 at 4:03 PM

Everybody has a bagful of clubs. What do you think is going to happen?

If I went running around with a bagful of gunz, I'd be on the evening news!

/

148 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:08:55pm

re: #131 HoosierHoops

Plus we love to dance...always have..always will

Videos! We want Videos!

149 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:09:01pm

re: #120 FurryOldGuyJeans

Whoa. You are on top of down-to-the-minute news.

150 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:09:08pm

City cracks down on Amtrak mooning
Published: July 10, 2009 at 12:16 PM

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., July 10 (UPI) -- The city of Laguna Niguel, Calif., says it is "saying 'NO' to crack" by discouraging participation in an event known as "Moon Over Amtrak."

151 Suzette  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:09:21pm

Nice song :)

Youtube Video
152 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:09:38pm

re: #141 LGoPs

Kenya believe it?

This administration is one big Khartoum.

153 Spockista  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:09:46pm

In case anyone is interested Marcus Epstein had his*cough* *cough* sentencing and it was "case dismissed"

154 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:09:47pm

re: #139 Eowyn2

checking out the djibouti

Mauritania than we need right now.

155 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:10:21pm

re: #150 FurryOldGuyJeans

City cracks down on Amtrak mooning
Published: July 10, 2009 at 12:16 PM

Is this getting full coverage?

156 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:10:46pm

re: #130 Dianna

I don't suppose you could find out what said explicit content was, could you? I'm now as curious as I could possibly be.

Promise to investigate... Enjoy your evening...You do realize that my most beautiful 25 yr old daughter lives right down the road from you?
She is in the City once a week..She is my pride and joy...
I'll be in your area within 60 days to check on her and visit...She will not move to Indiana. only visit... That's my girl!

157 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:10:51pm

Chavez attacks US plan to solve Honduras coup

"How horrible to see a legitimate president receiving a usurper and giving him the same treatment," Chavez said, referring to Arias' Thursday night meeting with Roberto Micheletti, the Honduran congressional leader who was sworn in as president when the military threw Zelaya out of the country on June 28.

Chavez said Micheletti should have been arrested in Costa Rica and that the United States should be putting more pressure on Honduras to return Zelaya to power.

"Why haven't they recalled their ambassador to Honduras? Why haven't they imposed sanctions? Political sanctions? Economic sanctions?"

Chavez said he spoke to the top U.S. diplomat for the Americas, Thomas Shannon, by telephone for a half hour on Thursday to express his opinion on the matter.

"Do something," he said. "Obama, do something!"

158 yochanan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:11:26pm

re: #140 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

maybe he can go to every African country and stay away from us for his whole term.

159 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:11:27pm

re: #153 Spockista

In case anyone is interested Marcus Epstein had his*cough* *cough* sentencing and it was "case dismissed"

Dear Judge,

My son is innocent.

signed,
Epstein's Mother

/

160 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:11:32pm

re: #152 SasquatchOnSteroids

This administration is one big Khartoum.

Was this trip planned or did it come up sudanly?

161 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:11:46pm

re: #155 DEZes

Is this getting full coverage?

No cover-up that I can see.

162 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:11:53pm

Damn, just how long can this market rally hang on by it's fingernails? I figured today would for sure be the sixth and final distribution day for the DOW and S&P, changing the IBD market outlook to market in correction.

/but nooo, saved by low volume once again

163 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:11:58pm

Maybe Obama will invite the Liberians back?

164 VioletTiger  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:12:21pm

Apparently, Tailgate has been debunked. Sarkozy, however, is still busted.

165 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:12:26pm

re: #158 yochanan

maybe he can go to every African country and stay away from us for his whole term.

Hey, it worked for (the late) Rep. Mickey Leland, D-Texas. Up to a point, that is.

/

166 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:12:29pm

re: #120 FurryOldGuyJeans

Golf, the new full-body contact sport...

Golf dispute ends with injury, conviction
Published: July 10, 2009 at 4:03 PM

Prosecutors said the conflict between two golf foursomes at the Auburn Golf Course last July was based on the lead foursome playing too slowly for the foursome trailing behind them, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported Thursday.

I feel the frustration. It's like a slow burn...

People have lost their effin' minds, though.

167 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:12:30pm

re: #143 pingjockey

I ken.

take you Barbie.

168 Spockista  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:12:57pm

re: #159 OldLineTexan

Dear Judge,

My son is innocent.

signed,
Epstein's Mother

/

Well, we have the report AND docs from his 2004 charges as well and even a VERY interesting photo with a good pal of his:

[Link: ladylibertyslamp.wordpress.com...]

169 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:13:15pm

-re: #145 SasquatchOnSteroids

Oh, You're Good.


took a gambia on that one. U gand a-only togo so far.

170 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:13:16pm

re: #157 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Hugo can go piss up a rope.

171 VioletTiger  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:13:31pm

re: #4 zombie

Great job, Zombie. And thanks for taking the time to do it.

172 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:13:55pm

re: #158 yochanan

maybe he can go to every African country and stay away from us for his whole term.

He congo to Egypt for all I care...

173 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:13:57pm

re: #168 Spockista

Well, we have the report AND docs from his 2004 charges as well and even a VERY interesting photo with a good pal of his:

[Link: ladylibertyslamp.wordpress.com...]

Too young for "Welcome Back, Kotter" jokes?

/

174 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:14:35pm

Also, how many books are there in Liberia? How many of them are overdue? Will Obama pay the fines by hacking a chunk of Gold Coast off?
/INquiring minds want to no!

175 Syrah  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:14:57pm

re: #133 Spockista

Did someone say Vulcan?

There is a logical explanation.

176 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:14:58pm

re: #172 LGoPs

He congo to Egypt for all I care...

He needs not go Russian back for my sake.

177 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:15:04pm

re: #173 OldLineTexan

This "Juan" joke seems to have gone over his head.

178 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:15:06pm

So, any Illinois Liazards know who's going to run to fill obambis' senate seat now that Burris isn't going to run?

179 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:15:08pm

re: #163 NelsFree

Maybe Obama will invite the Liberians back?

I hear the entire economy there is based on books. Everyone is a Liberian.

180 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:15:15pm
181 Spockista  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:15:20pm

re: #173 OldLineTexan

Too young for "Welcome Back, Kotter" jokes?

/

OH OH OH OH OH OH OH!

Mr. KATTAAAH!

182 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:15:23pm

re: #160 LGoPs

Was this trip planned or did it come up sudanly?

Happened fast. Like a Congo line.

183 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:15:31pm

re: #175 Syrah

There is a logical explanation.

The needs of The One outweigh the needs of the (unwashed) many.

/

184 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:15:36pm

re: #157 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Chavez attacks US plan to solve Honduras coup

Dear Mr Chavez:
Your friend jumped the gun. You need more Acorn workers. Che' is long gone.

185 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:15:53pm

re: #157 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Chavez attacks US plan to solve Honduras coup

I'm not sure the U.S. knows what the hell they're doing with Honduras, besides backtracking from their original position.

/but, hey, if it's got Hugo squealing, I guess that's a step in the right direction

186 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:16:15pm

re: #174 NelsFree

Also, how many books are there in Liberia? How many of them are overdue? Will Obama pay the fines by hacking a chunk of Gold Coast off?
/INquiring minds want to no!

Heh. You beat me to it.
:)

187 pingjockey  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:16:17pm

Later folks...nap time!

188 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:16:28pm

re: #177 Buck

This "Juan" joke seems to have gone over his head.

Try it juan more time.

189 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:17:13pm

Gotta go wash up for the wife 5th grade reunion dinner party ... you should see their class picture, it's by Mathew Brady.

/

190 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:17:53pm

re: #180 buzzsawmonkey

The Obamas are just going to Rwanda around Africa to see the sights.

You can Tripoli over all the bodies over there.
The U.N. did that.

191 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:18:12pm

re: #190 SasquatchOnSteroids

You can Tripoli over all the bodies over there.
The U.N. did that.

Hutu told you that?

192 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:18:21pm

re: #186 LGoPs

Heh. You beat me to it.
:)

Actually, your post was overdue.
/h

193 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:18:34pm

re: #188 NelsFree

Try it juan more time.

I just don't think the current administrations version of "Welcome Back CARTER" is funny...

194 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:18:51pm

re: #191 OldLineTexan

Hutu told you that?

Zulu : Warrior Princess.

195 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:19:20pm

Hope the got the right wise guy

DNA said to implicate mobster in '77 death
Published: July 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM

NEW YORK, July 10 (UPI) -- FBI investigators said DNA evidence recovered from a hat led to the arrest of an alleged mobster for a 1977 slaying.

Investigators said the DNA of Michael "Mikey Cigars" Coppola, 63, an alleged member of the Genovese crime family, matched hair strands found in the hat, which was found near the body of gunned-down mobster John "Johnny Coca Cola" Lardiere, the New York Post reported Friday.

196 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:19:21pm

Uganda be kidding me!

197 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:19:30pm

re: #180 buzzsawmonkey

The Obamas are just going to Rwanda around Africa to see the sights.

-very good, I was trying for a rwanda

198 yochanan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:19:37pm

re: #178 pingjockey

a daley hack

199 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:19:48pm

re: #194 SasquatchOnSteroids

Zulu : Warrior Princess.

The Zulu is where you find the toilet at a British animal park center.

/

200 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:20:43pm

re: #199 OldLineTexan

The Zulu is where you find the toilet at a British animal park center.

/

Its not a free movie site?

201 OldLineTexan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:20:57pm

re: #197 Eowyn2

-very good, I was trying for a rwanda

Obama considers Rwanda aid:

Help Rwanda
Help, help Rwanda
Help Rwanda
Help Rwanda yea - get me outta Iraq

/The Obeach Boys

202 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:21:36pm

Natal puns have to be about Africa, do they?

203 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:21:46pm

Obama wants us all to have electric vehicles.
He's Madagascar.

204 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:22:40pm

It seems to me that he made up his mind awful Sudan like.

205 yochanan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:23:14pm

a friend of mine was born in South Africa when he moved here does that make him a AFRO AMERICAN?

206 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:23:33pm

re: #204 Eowyn2

It seems to me that he made up his mind awful Sudan like.

I think he just wants to see how far he can make this congo

207 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:23:40pm

re: #204 Eowyn2

It seems to me that he made up his mind awful Sudan like.

Ug.

208 JacksonTn  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:24:18pm

re: #206 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I think he just wants to see how far he can make this congo

KPtoK ... best one ...

209 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:24:19pm

re: #205 yochanan

a friend of mine was born in South Africa when he moved here does that make him a AFRO AMERICAN?

Yes. Just like Charlize Theron

210 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:24:26pm

re: #175 Syrah

There is a logical explanation.

Fascinating.

211 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:24:30pm

re: #201 OldLineTexan

Obama considers Rwanda aid:

Help Rwanda
Help, help Rwanda
Help Rwanda
Help Rwanda yea - get me outta Iraq

/The Obeach Boys


Sen i gal, sen it loud, sen it long

212 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:24:38pm

While Obama is in Africa, he should be aware that Muslims controlled the Slave trade by the time America began importing African slaves.

[Link: africanhistory.about.com...]

[Link: africanhistory.about.com...]

213 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:24:58pm

re: #205 yochanan

a friend of mine was born in South Africa when he moved here does that make him a AFRO AMERICAN?

Nope, no more than just because arabs are semites is anti semites against arabs...

IN the common use of AFRICAN it means Black...

214 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:26:21pm

Most people there live in Ashanti towns

215 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:26:28pm

re: #178 pingjockey

So, any Illinois Liazards know who's going to run to fill obambis' senate seat now that Burris isn't going to run?

Won't matter who it is.

--Al Capone/

216 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:26:46pm

Obama visits Africa. The Homey goes to Dahomey.
/Too Much?
/Anticipating Secret Service in 3, 2,

217 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:26:49pm

What is the difference between an ethical man and a moral man?
/An ethical man knows he should not cheat on his Wife... A moral man won't..

218 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:27:57pm

A nuclear Iran or the coup in Honduras is just so insignificant compared to this world-shattering controversy...

Barbie-Con visitors split on boxes
Published: July 10, 2009 at 12:03 PM

WASHINGTON, July 10 (UPI) -- Visitors to the 2009 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Washington said a rift has formed among doll fans surrounding a key accessory: the box.

The more than 1,100 visitors to the convention at the Marriott Wardman Park, which ends Saturday, were split on the issue of whether Barbie dolls should be taken out of their boxes or kept in pristine, store-shelf condition, The Washington Post reported Friday.

219 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:28:08pm

re: #217 HoosierHoops

What is the difference between an ethical man and a moral man?
/An ethical man knows he should not cheat on his Wife... A moral man won't..

I'm saving that one. Nice.

220 NelsFree  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:28:22pm

re: #217 HoosierHoops

Darn your pedantry!
/h
bbl

221 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:28:23pm

re: #206 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I think he just wants to see how far he can make this congo


he'll mozambique around for awhile, Gambia few Guineas, the usual

222 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:28:56pm

re: #217 HoosierHoops

What is the difference between an ethical man and a moral man?
/An ethical man knows he should not cheat on his Wife... A moral man won't..

but doesn't know why?

223 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:29:46pm

re: #221 Eowyn2

he'll mozambique around for awhile, Gambia few Guineas, the usual

I'm just trying to figure out what his angola is.

224 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:30:18pm

re: #221 Eowyn2

he'll mozambique around for awhile, Gambia few Guineas, the usual

And hawk a peek at Madonnas' ass after he runs into her buying another one.

225 avanti  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:31:13pm

re: #178 pingjockey

So, any Illinois Liazards know who's going to run to fill obambis' senate seat now that Burris isn't going to run?

Here you

go.

226 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:32:04pm

Do they have a Benin Jerry's in Africa ?

227 skull4me  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:32:31pm

BHO isn't really that smart... it's just that a large percentage of Americans are just plain stupid.

228 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:33:01pm

re: #178 pingjockey

So, any Illinois Liazards know who's going to run to fill obambis' senate seat now that Burris isn't going to run?

I will guess Jackson... (The son)

229 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:34:18pm

Pow! Sock! @SPLAT@!

NYPD battle 'Superman' in Times Square
Published: July 10, 2009 at 1:55 PM

NEW YORK, July 10 (UPI) -- Police in New York said they arrested a man dressed as Superman and handcuffed a Batman in the city's Times Square.

230 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:34:18pm

re: #6 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

good runner too. crappy governor

231 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:34:55pm

re: #227 skull4me

BHO isn't really that smart... it's just that a large percentage of Americans are just plain stupid.

Youtube Video

/what was your first clue?

232 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:34:58pm

re: #226 SasquatchOnSteroids

Do they have a Benin Jerry's in Africa ?

Wadi you think?

233 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:35:37pm

re: #226 SasquatchOnSteroids

Do they have a Benin Jerry's in Africa ?

That sounds good. Maybe I'll get some after I pick up some seychelles which got camerooned on the beach.

234 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:35:43pm

re: #232 LGoPs

Wadi you think?

Why won't you Tel?

235 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:35:54pm

re: #229 FurryOldGuyJeans

Pow! Sock! @SPLAT@!

NYPD battle 'Superman' in Times Square
Published: July 10, 2009 at 1:55 PM

Just another Friday in the greatest city on earth.

236 Ward Cleaver  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:36:39pm

Damn, I need a drink. Heading home. Later, lizards.

237 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:37:05pm

re: #232 LGoPs

Wadi you think?

If they do, I'll take some Morocco Road.

238 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:38:17pm

re: #237 SasquatchOnSteroids

If they do, I'll take some Morocco Road.

Pick some up for Chad

239 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:38:37pm

Here I am stuck in Toronto Pearson Airport. My flight is not for FIVE HOURS...

Not all bad, I am in a really nice airport lounge... free food and free liquor...

BUT ALL THE TVS are ON CBC, or CNN!

Argh!

240 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:39:05pm
241 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:39:17pm

re: #238 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Pick some up for Chad

Is he still hanging around?

242 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:39:29pm

re: #238 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Pick some up for Chad

None left. Al Gore beatcha to it...

243 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:39:53pm

re: #241 DEZes

Is he still hanging around?

Till the reunion at least

244 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:39:56pm

re: #224 SasquatchOnSteroids

And hawk a peek at Madonnas' ass after he runs into her buying another one.

Madiera, you are as good as I

245 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:39:59pm

re: #239 Buck

Here I am stuck in Toronto Pearson Airport. My flight is not for FIVE HOURS...

Not all bad, I am in a really nice airport lounge... free food and free liquor...

BUT ALL THE TVS are ON CBC, or CNN!

Argh!

Dude I have so been there...Where are you heading?

246 Shr_Nfr  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:40:01pm

re: #4 zombie

Good for you.

247 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:40:18pm

re: #245 HoosierHoops

Dude I have so been there...Where are you heading?

Back home to Winnipeg...

248 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:40:30pm
249 doppelganglander  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:40:52pm

re: #239 Buck

Here I am stuck in Toronto Pearson Airport. My flight is not for FIVE HOURS...

Not all bad, I am in a really nice airport lounge... free food and free liquor...

BUT ALL THE TVS are ON CBC, or CNN!

Argh!

Free food, free liquor, and LGF on the laptop - I think you are perfectly positioned for the FNDT.

250 Shr_Nfr  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:41:29pm

re: #227 skull4me

Sadly I think you are correct.

251 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:41:44pm
252 Shr_Nfr  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:42:47pm

re: #248 buzzsawmonkey

40% of all Americans have not read a book, any book, in the past year. They are downright stupid.

253 avanti  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:43:08pm

re: #240 buzzsawmonkey

That says nothing--except that the odds-on Republican favorite is not going to run.

Sorry, I thought that was helpful info about the potential candidates.

254 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:43:38pm

re: #249 doppelganglander

Free food, free liquor, and LGF on the laptop - I think you are perfectly positioned for the FNDT.

Interestingly LGF on SuperSpy almost seems like TV.

255 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:43:39pm

re: #31 Killgore Trout

There's still a thread about the DKos diary here: One more from the left: Free Republic Pulls Thread Bashing Malia Obama

Including all the racist comments. Not as juicy as the original thread tough.

Some people...what the hell is WRONG with some people?

For some weird reason, the slam on Michelle's mother as the 'freeloading mammy-in-law' makes me see red more than anything else. What does it take to see a retired lady living with family and taking care of her grandchildren as despicable?

256 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:44:33pm

re: #251 buzzsawmonkey

Gotta run.

It's the Africa pun thread.

It's "I've Got Togo."

/

257 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:44:47pm

re: #247 Buck

Back home to Winnipeg...

I have never been there..Bummer.. Love Montreal!
Well enjoy the transit..The lizards are right here for ya...
I have never spent time in airport in any country that gave free booze...
Lawdy...I've spent some money in Airport bars...Poor Bill Walton got stuck with me once...He couldn't limp away after an hour fast enough..
Bill can barely walk.It's sad really...But who knows who you will meet?

258 skull4me  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:45:02pm

re: #231 Killian Bundy

When Oprah Winfrey was voted the most influential woman in America. (hhhaaaccckkk) We the sheeple...

259 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:45:19pm

re: #256 SasquatchOnSteroids

It's the Africa pun thread.

It's "I've Got Togo."

/

well done...LOL
:)

260 [deleted]  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:45:40pm
261 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:45:59pm

re: #257 HoosierHoops

I have never been there..Bummer.. Love Montreal!
Well enjoy the transit..The lizards are right here for ya...
I have never spent time in airport in any country that gave free booze...
Lawdy...I've spent some money in Airport bars...Poor Bill Walton got stuck with me once...He couldn't limp away after an hour fast enough..
Bill can barely walk.It's sad really...But who knows who you will meet?

It is one of those AMEX airport lounges... you know the ones that Platinum cardholders get in free ($600 yearly fee)?

262 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:46:16pm

re: #92 OldLineTexan

Funny you should say that. A homeless woman basically lives in the Walmart nearest us.

Not a bad place, I suppose. Heated/air conditioned, clean, bathrooms, safe, free food samples.

Anyone remember the My Name Is Earl episode where they think the world has ended, and move into the Wal-Mart?

263 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:46:24pm

re: #256 SasquatchOnSteroids

It's the Africa pun thread.

It's "I've Got Togo."

/

Umtata.

264 Kragar  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:46:27pm

re: #259 LGoPs

well done...LOL
:)

Exactly

Its the Principe we have to stand up for

265 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:46:28pm

re: #249 doppelganglander

Free food, free liquor, and LGF on the laptop - I think you are perfectly positioned for the FNDT.


We'll be Bucks support airport group tonight...LOL

266 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:48:14pm

re: #260 buzzsawmonkey

I stopped going to actual bookstores since they stopped putting "meaty" books anywhere except at the bottom of the shelves covered up with the latest cultish fantastic Unicorn farting wonderfulness. I now just borrow books from the local library where I know I won't have to be subjected to 20 points of IQ loss just for stepping inside.

267 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:48:30pm

re: #94 ArchangelMichael

"I'm sorry that the Kings of Dahomey captured prisoners in battle with neighboring peoples to expand their territory. I'm sorry they then sold those prisoners into slavery and that Americans were 2 or 3 transactions down the chain..."

I don't expect to ever hear anything like that.

A college friend's cousin recently married a young man with West African immigrant parents. He likes to startle people (well, certain sorts of people) at parties, when slavery comes up, (how often does slavery come up at YOUR parties?) by explaining kindly that his ancestors made quite a bit of money from the slave trade.

268 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:48:35pm

re: #260 buzzsawmonkey

Have you seen what passes for a "book" in your friendly neighborhood Borders? It's American Idol on paper.

Yes, there are a lot of dumb people, a lot of uneducated people (not the same thing), and a lot of lazy people. But it was ever thus. You start railing about how terrible the people are rather than taking them as they come and you can start bucking for a job on Holdren's staff.

You're absolutely right. I need to work on that myself at times.
Simma down now.

269 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:49:17pm

re: #96 CalBear84

See #30
I can't keep them pointy-eared fellers straight

RACIST!

///

Wait.

SPECIESIST!

///

270 Eowyn2  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:49:45pm

have a good night everyone.

271 albusteve  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:49:49pm

Over Africa

Youtube Video
272 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:49:50pm

re: #85 OldLineTexan

They are the chronically under-housed.

/

And it's Reagan's fault, anyway.

Mr. Limekiller? Is that you?

273 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:50:29pm

re: #99 OldLineTexan

I'm pretty sure Obama had him changed to Democrat.

/

I suppose that's like the Mormons baptizing people after death.

/

274 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:51:50pm

re: #261 Buck

It is one of those AMEX airport lounges... you know the ones that Platinum cardholders get in free ($600 yearly fee)?

I got stuck in few years ago in Philly during some freaking Blizzard..
8 hours in a bar eating drinking and blogging...Finally they sent a small jet from Wisconsin Air to rescue us from Philly...I asked for coffee and the cookies...

275 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:53:22pm

re: #274 HoosierHoops

philly... rough.

276 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:53:35pm

re: #163 NelsFree

Maybe Obama will invite the Liberians back?

Ah, heck, why not? Switching continents every century or two is good for you.

277 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:53:35pm

Going to be opening up a "petting zoo" for kids next?

Berlin 'sex academy' offers tips for visitors
Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:39pm EDT
By Caroline Copley

BERLIN (Reuters Life!) - Wannabe Latin lovers can improve their technique by playing with the erogenous zones of naked mannequins at a new interactive exhibition that has now opened in Berlin.

The "Amora sex academy" that opened in Berlin on Thursday welcomes visitors with the wry slogan, "Finally -- an exhibition for those who always have to touch everything."

278 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:53:51pm

re: #274 HoosierHoops

I got stuck in few years ago in Philly during some freaking Blizzard..
8 hours in a bar eating drinking and blogging...Finally they sent a small jet from Wisconsin Air to rescue us from Philly...I asked for coffee and the cookies...

You got your cookies on an airplane?

279 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:53:55pm

re: #241 DEZes

Is he still hanging around?

heh. Good one.

280 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:54:47pm

re: #278 DEZes

You got your cookies on an airplane?

No. He tossed them on the airplane.
:)

281 itellu3times  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:55:32pm

re: #252 Shr_Nfr

40% of all Americans have not read a book, any book, in the past year. They are downright stupid.

Print is dead.

/Egon in Ghostbusters, c. 1987

282 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:55:36pm

re: #205 yochanan

a friend of mine was born in South Africa when he moved here does that make him a AFRO AMERICAN?

I did once spend some time on the phone with a school district bureaucrat, discussing whether it made sense to refer to an Eritrean student as African-American. Quite an entertaining discussion, really.

283 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:55:44pm

re: #280 LGoPs

No. He tossed them on the airplane.
:)

Evil twin, reporting for duty.

284 Look At My New Grandbaby!  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:56:31pm

re: #19 Charles

By the way, Free Republic pulled down that disgusting racist thread about the Obama daughters.

When you're Zot, you're Zot.

285 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:56:44pm

re: #283 DEZes

Evil twin, reporting for duty.

{DEZ}. How are you my friend?
: )

286 Kronocide  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:57:07pm

re: #282 SanFranciscoZionist

I did once spend some time on the phone with a school district bureaucrat, discussing whether it made sense to refer to an Eritrean student as African-American. Quite an entertaining discussion, really.

He's an Eritrian-American. No different than an Armenian-American or a Luxembourgian-American.

What's there to discuss?

287 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:57:38pm

re: #285 LGoPs

{DEZ}. How are you my friend?
: )

Its Friday, the beer is near freezing...
Yeah, I am doing fine, yourself?

288 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:58:13pm

Obama visit to slave fort steeped in symbolism

On Saturday, Barack Obama and his family will follow in the footsteps of countless African-Americans who have tried to reconnect with their past on these shores. Though Obama was not descended from slaves - his father was Kenyan - he will carry the legacy of the African-American experience with him as America's first black president.

/assume the cringe position, here comes the apology

289 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:58:15pm

re: #287 DEZes

Its Friday, the beer is near freezing...
Yeah, I am doing fine, yourself?

Good, thanks. Beer is still a couple hours and 25 miles away...sigh.

290 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:59:00pm

re: #275 mrshankly01

philly... rough.

I spent a ton of money there...After about 4 hours and they were sure we were pretty f*cked.. I was like let's keep the food and booze flowing..I got Internet..Need a Eagles cap...A blizzard! weee..Let's go for it!
I wasn't ready for the 8 hr rescue plan... I was pretty trashed...looking forward to a sleep over in a hotel...

291 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:59:05pm

re: #289 LGoPs

Good, thanks. Beer is still a couple hours and 25 miles away...sigh.

I must have an east coast advantage then. ;)

292 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:59:51pm

re: #289 LGoPs

Good, thanks. Beer is still a couple hours and 25 miles away...sigh.

It's nearly beer time! Huzzah!

Tried a off-brand single-malt last night--not bad. Origine was the label, but I don't think that's the distillery.

293 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 3:59:56pm

re: #288 Killian Bundy

Obama visit to slave fort steeped in symbolism

/assume the cringe position, here comes the apology

Was there really any doubt?

294 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:00:18pm

re: #287 DEZes

Its Friday, the beer is near freezing...
Yeah, I am doing fine, yourself?

Aww,man. Do you have little chunks of ice on the top ?

The
Best.

295 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:00:29pm

re: #291 DEZes

I must have an east coast advantage then. ;)

Yeah. Weat Coast (LA) time here...but the weather is nice...or so I'm told.

296 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:00:49pm

re: #290 HoosierHoops

hahaha. i got stuck in Phoenix a couple of weeks ago. they puts us up in a Quality Inn in the middle of some business district. I walked around for about 30 minutes looking for a bar (what else is there to do). No luck.

297 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:00:50pm

re: #294 SasquatchOnSteroids

Aww,man. Do you have little chunks of ice on the top ?

The
Best.

Yesss. ;)

298 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:01:32pm

re: #292 calcajun

It's nearly beer time! Huzzah!

Tried a off-brand single-malt last night--not bad. Origine was the label, but I don't think that's the distillery.

I love single malt. The Balvini is a nice one I buy often.

299 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:02:15pm

re: #295 LGoPs

Yeah. Weat Coast (LA) time here...but the weather is nice...or so I'm told.

Its hot here today, but not overly.

300 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:02:26pm

re: #278 DEZes

You got your cookies on an airplane?

Who knew...This Wisconsin Air jet comes and picks us up in Philly after some winter storm... And they had fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and hot coffee... And i was trashed...Somebody must have woke me up cause I'm still not on the plane and I'm here now...:)

301 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:02:28pm

re: #286 BigPapa

He's an Eritrian-American. No different than an Armenian-American or a Luxembourgian-American.

What's there to discuss?

Which box to check.

The child herself was completely delightful. Her dad, too. He waylaid me on the second day of school to ask if it would be better for her to be in non-ESL classes, and to explain that she needed to learn to be 'bold, like the American girls'. He had four daughters, who all looked alike, and each was teenier than the last.

302 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:02:31pm

re: #295 LGoPs

Yeah. Weat Coast (LA) time here...but the weather is nice...or so I'm told.

We in California have many things about which to complaint. The weather, however, is not one of them. We have no right to bitch about it at all.

303 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:03:38pm

re: #288 Killian Bundy

I'd like to see one of those some day. Serious American history moment there.

304 debutaunt  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:03:41pm

re: #302 calcajun

We in California have many things about which to complaint. The weather, however, is not one of them. We have no right to bitch about it at all.

One time it was much too nice.

305 JacksonTn  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:03:49pm

re: #302 calcajun

We in California have many things about which to complaint. The weather, however, is not one of them. We have no right to bitch about it at all.

cal ... did you get your law degree in Louisiana? ...

306 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:03:51pm

re: #293 FurryOldGuyJeans

Was there really any doubt?

Not really.

/it would have broken his perfect streak of apologizing in every country he's visited since he was elected

307 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:04:23pm

re: #295 LGoPs

Yeah. Weat Coast (LA) time here...but the weather is nice...or so I'm told.

Oh lawdie, my condolences. ;)

308 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:04:25pm

re: #297 DEZes

Yesss. ;)

I've become such a cheap beer date.
3-4 and my body just doesn't want anymore.

Mixed drinks ? Totally different story.

309 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:04:30pm

re: #302 calcajun

yes, it is beautiful here...all the time. almost oppressively beautiful.

310 Joan Not of Arc  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:05:06pm

What about the old Vulcan saying: "Only Nixon can go to China"?

311 avanti  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:05:12pm

re: #274 HoosierHoops

I got stuck in few years ago in Philly during some freaking Blizzard..
8 hours in a bar eating drinking and blogging...Finally they sent a small jet from Wisconsin Air to rescue us from Philly...I asked for coffee and the cookies...

I was stuck in Vegas for the Consumer Electronics show when the east coast was snowed in few years back, not the worst town to be stuck in since I have a room/food/beverage comp. I was down about a grand before the delay, ended up winning a few bucks.

312 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:05:38pm

re: #305 JacksonTn

Yep. Grew up in NOLA, flyin' cockroaches n' all. I love my hometown, but damn, it's friggin' miserable to have to mow your lawn twice a week in August.

313 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:05:57pm

re: #300 HoosierHoops

Who knew...This Wisconsin Air jet comes and picks us up in Philly after some winter storm... And they had fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and hot coffee... And i was trashed...Somebody must have woke me up cause I'm still not on the plane and I'm here now...:)

I got trashed at the Atlanta airport the 1st time I ever flew, (4 hour layover) then headed on to Florida with a hurricane off the coast, the plane was tossed around like a toy, I was too trashed to care, but the guy sitting next to me was hysterical.

314 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:06:04pm

re: #299 DEZes

Its hot here today, but not overly.

My weather comment was tongue in cheek sarcastic. I moved here from Seattle (under protest) and friends here would console me that "at least the weather is nice". Drove me nuts cause I can buy an umbrella for a lot less than living in one of the most highly taxed and expensive places on the freakin' planet...

315 Kronocide  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:06:25pm

re: #288 Killian Bundy

Give me a break. It's all about race still, though this is our first Post Racial President. He's still Most Racial.

316 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:06:43pm

re: #302 calcajun

We in California have many things about which to complaint. The weather, however, is not one of them. We have no right to bitch about it at all.

see my 314...

317 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:07:02pm

re: #309 mrshankly01

yes, it is beautiful here...all the time. almost oppressively beautiful.

I stay indoors because I feel so guilty about going outside and indulging in the oppressive beauty of the hideously wonderful weather.

318 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:07:04pm

re: #302 calcajun

We in California have many things about which to complaint. The weather, however, is not one of them. We have no right to bitch about it at all.

Lots of half naked women too.
Lucky bastards. ;)

319 yochanan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:07:21pm

(CNSNews.com) – In an interview to be published in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she thought the landmark Roe v. Wade decision on abortion was predicated on the Supreme Court majority's desire to diminish “populations that we don’t want to have too many of.”

cricks cherping

320 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:07:25pm

Want to make 80K a year? Try casting a spell
Thu Jul 9, 2009 12:26pm EDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Fancy 80,000 dollars a year on a stress-free job with flexible working hours and no need to wear a suit?

Well, grab your black pointy hat, take out that rusty black hessian drape from the back of the wardrobe and refresh your memory on how to turn your grumpy neighbor into a mouse. Somerset tourist attraction Wookey Hole caves is advertising for a "witch" and has already received 100 applicants since the beginning of the week.

321 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:07:32pm

re: #313 DEZes

I got trashed at the Atlanta airport the 1st time I ever flew, (4 hour layover) then headed on to Florida with a hurricane off the coast, the plane was tossed around like a toy, I was too trashed to care, but the guy sitting next to me was hysterical.

Oh, Yeah ? I can beat that.

I was working the late shift...

322 JacksonTn  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:07:52pm

re: #312 calcajun

Yep. Grew up in NOLA, flyin' cockroaches n' all. I love my hometown, but damn, it's friggin' miserable to have to mow your lawn twice a week in August.

cal ... we were talking wills, etc. today on here and then I was talking with my sister about it also .. do you remember way back in Louisiana law when a paramour could not inherit from an estate? was that true ... I know the laws have changed so much since we were young but my sister and I were arguing about this today ... so put your memory cap on ...

323 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:09:01pm

re: #317 calcajun

they should tax us for the beauty. it is a positive externality.

324 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:09:26pm

re: #315 BigPapa

Give me a break. It's all about race still, though this is our first Post Racial President. He's still Most Racial.

/although TOTUS isn't descendant from slaves, wouldn't it be ironic if his ancestors sold his wife's ancestors into slavery?

325 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:09:29pm

re: #311 avanti

I was stuck in Vegas for the Consumer Electronics show when the east coast was snowed in few years back, not the worst town to be stuck in since I have a room/food/beverage comp. I was down about a grand before the delay, ended up winning a few bucks.

I don't like Detroit...I have nightmare stories from that 3rd gate of Hell...

326 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:10:00pm

re: #302 calcajun

We in California have many things about which to complaint.

Perfect grammar. Except. um. "complain" would be the word.

(love ya calcajun) The "t" in the alphabet. Such a rebellious letter./

327 callahan23  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:10:17pm

re: #313 DEZes

I got trashed at the Atlanta airport the 1st time I ever flew, (4 hour layover) then headed on to Florida with a hurricane off the coast, the plane was tossed around like a toy, I was too trashed to care, but the guy sitting next to me was hysterical.

Hi Buddy!
The bumpier the air-ride the merrier to me. I really love it when the airplane bucks. Yet I don't care much for the extreme roller-coasters, the wilder ones make me sick.
Strange that.

328 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:10:33pm

re: #323 mrshankly01

they should tax us for the beauty. it is a positive externality.

I'm sure they're working on it.

329 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:10:56pm

re: #323 mrshankly01

they should tax us for the beauty. it is a positive externality.

They tax my patience...why not the rest?

330 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:10:57pm

re: #325 HoosierHoops

I don't like Detroit...I have nightmare stories from that 3rd gate of Hell...

Stop lights are great fun in Detroit, its fun to wonder if your car will be stripped waiting for the light to change.

331 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:11:12pm

re: #314 LGoPs

I could cash out here and move back to the Gulf Coast and buy a house double the size the one I'm now in--free and clear. But no, my kids like it here. My wife hates humidity and living in a place that gets more annual rainfall than Seattle. Also, the amount of carcinogens floating around in the atmosphere down there causes the paint on most cars to oxidize before eyes has something to do with it, too. Plus, those hurricane thingies put a damper on most things festive. Nope--I'll stay here till it falls off into the Pacific.

332 garden18  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:11:16pm

re: #319 yochanan

That shriveled up prune of a woman, who appears to literally have all vital juices sucked out of her, is a vociferous proponent of fetus murder. How can such people reach such positions of importance in our world? Oh yeah, she was a Clinton (sexual predator) appointee.

333 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:11:55pm

re: #327 callahan23

Hi Buddy!
The bumpier the air-ride the merrier to me. I really love it when the airplane bucks. Yet I don't care much for the extreme roller-coasters, the wilder ones make me sick.
Strange that.

You should have been a fighter pilot. ;)

334 Syrah  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:12:03pm

re: #323 mrshankly01

they should tax us for the beauty. it is a positive externality.

That would have some very ugly results.

335 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:12:12pm

re: #313 DEZes

I got trashed at the Atlanta airport the 1st time I ever flew, (4 hour layover) then headed on to Florida with a hurricane off the coast, the plane was tossed around like a toy, I was too trashed to care, but the guy sitting next to me was hysterical.

Since Buck is flying should we post our nightmare tales and totally freak him out? Or let's tell our funniest story flying...

336 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:12:18pm

re: #318 DEZes

Lots of half naked women too.
Lucky bastards. ;)

What nude beach do you go to, cause the one here in San Diego is...well, "breath taking" is the most charitable description of its denizens.

337 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:12:25pm

re: #314 LGoPs

My weather comment was tongue in cheek sarcastic. I moved here from Seattle (under protest) and friends here would console me that "at least the weather is nice". Drove me nuts cause I can buy an umbrella for a lot less than living in one of the most highly taxed and expensive places on the freakin' planet...

You live in Cook County, IL too?

338 avanti  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:12:29pm

re: #325 HoosierHoops

I don't like Detroit...I have nightmare stories from that 3rd gate of Hell...

My dad lived there after he and my mom split up. It stopped being a nice town in the 60's. My farther was mugged for his watch when he was in his early 80's never left Greek town after that.

339 IslandLibertarian  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:12:42pm

re: #323 mrshankly01

they should tax us for the beauty. it is a positive externality.

they do that here...

340 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:13:26pm

re: #326 midwestgak

"Preview is my friend"
"Preview is my friend"
"Preview is my friend"
"Preview is my friend"

341 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:13:26pm

re: #302 calcajun

We in California have many things about which to complaint. The weather, however, is not one of them. We have no right to bitch about it at all.

Actually you're right. I just like to bitch...old Army habit. But I do miss the change of seasons. Especially Fall.

342 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:13:28pm

re: #330 DEZes

Stop lights are great fun in Detroit, its fun to wonder if your car will be stripped waiting for the light to change.

Windows UP !

/Vacation

343 debutaunt  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:13:29pm

re: #331 calcajun

I could cash out here and move back to the Gulf Coast and buy a house double the size the one I'm now in--free and clear. But no, my kids like it here. My wife hates humidity and living in a place that gets more annual rainfall than Seattle. Also, the amount of carcinogens floating around in the atmosphere down there causes the paint on most cars to oxidize before eyes has something to do with it, too. Plus, those hurricane thingies put a damper on most things festive. Nope--I'll stay here till it falls off into the Pacific.

Take a shower to experience the humidity thing.

344 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:13:39pm

re: #335 HoosierHoops

Since Buck is flying should we post our nightmare tales and totally freak him out? Or let's tell our funniest story flying...

Have you seen the movie Knowing?
Watching it before a flight would give someone the Willies.

345 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:14:06pm

re: #341 LGoPs

Actually you're right. I just like to bitch...old Army habit. But I do miss the change of seasons. Especially Fall.

Sailors do it better. ;)

346 avanti  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:14:26pm

re: #331 calcajun

I could cash out here and move back to the Gulf Coast and buy a house double the size the one I'm now in--free and clear. But no, my kids like it here. My wife hates humidity and living in a place that gets more annual rainfall than Seattle. Also, the amount of carcinogens floating around in the atmosphere down there causes the paint on most cars to oxidize before eyes has something to do with it, too. Plus, those hurricane thingies put a damper on most things festive. Nope--I'll stay here till it falls off into the Pacific.

My wife wants us to sell here in Maryland and move to Arizona. I'm still on the fence. I can buy and sell Studebakers from anywhere, but can't imagine working on cars in the summer heat.

347 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:14:29pm

re: #325 HoosierHoops

I don't like Detroit...I have nightmare stories from that 3rd gate of Hell...

What you got against the NoMoMotor City?

348 callahan23  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:14:48pm

re: #333 DEZes

You should have been a fighter pilot. ;)

Would have loved to. But I got exempted by the med-exam.
Sad.

349 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:14:51pm

re: #337 midwestgak

You live in Cook County, IL too?

No, but I grew up in Chicago. Left after college but most of my family is still there. I will always consider Chicago home.

350 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:15:09pm

re: #336 calcajun

What nude beach do you go to, cause the one here in San Diego is...well, "breath taking" is the most charitable description of its denizens.

Never been to a nude beach, unless you count skinny dipping. ;)

351 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:15:18pm

re: #346 avanti

its beyond heat there.

352 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:15:22pm

re: #346 avanti

My wife wants us to sell here in Maryland and move to Arizona. I'm still on the fence. I can buy and sell Studebakers from anywhere, but can't imagine working on cars in the summer heat.

Don't worry. It's a dry heat.

Like an oven.

353 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:15:23pm

re: #342 SasquatchOnSteroids

Windows UP !

/Vacation

LOL.

354 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:15:45pm

re: #324 Killian Bundy

/although TOTUS isn't descendant from slaves, wouldn't it be ironic if his ancestors sold his wife's ancestors into slavery?

Naaah, just very American. A friend of mine once worked at a Pizza Hut in Honolulu with a young man from Georgia, where her grandmother had grown up. They got talking family one night and worked out that her grandmother's family had owned his grandfather's family.

She was mortified. He thought it was amazing they'd both ended up at a Pizza Hut in Honolulu.

355 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:16:09pm

re: #348 callahan23

Would have loved to. But I got exempted by the med-exam.
Sad.

That sux.

356 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:16:16pm

re: #322 JacksonTn

Nope--they cannot unless a specific bequest is made. Now, if they were just living together, she'd be called the "putative" spouse and might be able to take--especially if she had kids. If she was the mistress, she'd be out of luck.

357 Syrah  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:16:22pm

re: #346 avanti

My wife wants us to sell here in Maryland and move to Arizona. I'm still on the fence. I can buy and sell Studebakers from anywhere, but can't imagine working on cars in the summer heat.

Air conditioned garages.

358 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:16:51pm

You know its gonna be a rough flight when you see the plane and think "we're flying in that .

My last flight, Mil-Pit was like that. Edge of a storm. Plane dropping and catching. Horrid.

359 debutaunt  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:17:23pm

re: #335 HoosierHoops

Since Buck is flying should we post our nightmare tales and totally freak him out? Or let's tell our funniest story flying...

We bought drinks during the flight and didn't get any money back, but were promised the change right away. She forgot and I made up, what I thought was a funny IOU, and went back to give it to her. She found it oppressively unfunny.

360 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:17:31pm

re: #352 razorbacker

haha, that is what they say about Iraq. whenever you walk outside it feels like you are being donkey kicked in the head. you actually put your head down expecting it, like that is going to do anything.

361 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:17:41pm

re: #343 debutaunt

Shower in California - 5-10 minutes. Dry off- 3-5 minutes.
Shower in NOLA - 5-10 minutes. Drying off- 30- 45 minutes.

362 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:17:42pm

re: #340 calcajun

"Preview is my friend"
"Preview is my friend"
"Preview is my friend"
"Preview is my friend"

Know what the problem is with 'Preview'?

I know what I meant to write, so when I quickread it I tend to see what I meant to write, not what I wrote.

Preview works better when you let someone else read the comment first.

But hey, who has the money for their very own proofreader?

363 avanti  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:18:12pm

re: #352 razorbacker

Don't worry. It's a dry heat.

Like an oven.

I know, we fly out to Laughlin, NV for me to gamble, and it's 110 plus a lot of the time. Laughlin, is on the river, and real nice though.

364 JacksonTn  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:18:22pm

re: #356 calcajun

Nope--they cannot unless a specific bequest is made. Now, if they were just living together, she'd be called the "putative" spouse and might be able to take--especially if she had kids. If she was the mistress, she'd be out of luck.

cal ... thanks ... I was remembering when the law was that you could not exclude a child even one born out of wedlock ... am I remembering correctly? ... and I believe that was changed ...

365 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:18:32pm

Woman sitting on toilet accidentally shot in leg
Jul 10, 3:25 PM (ET)

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Authorities said a bullet from a gun that was accidentally dropped injured a Tampa woman sitting in a bathroom stall. Police said the bullet hit 53-year-old Janifer Bliss in the lower left leg. She was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

366 callahan23  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:18:41pm

re: #355 DEZes

That sux.

Big time!

367 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:18:43pm

re: #335 HoosierHoops

Since Buck is flying should we post our nightmare tales and totally freak him out? Or let's tell our funniest story flying...

You can't scare me... I once crash landed in Denver a United jet... the front wheels would not go down...

368 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:18:59pm

re: #338 avanti

My dad lived there after he and my mom split up. It stopped being a nice town in the 60's. My farther was mugged for his watch when he was in his early 80's never left Greek town after that.

I'm sorry for your father...Detroit is a tough town.. 8 mile road is not play school

369 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:19:03pm

re: #357 Syrah

It don't help. I've been in Phoenix in August. 120 feels like 120 no matter where you are. Even the A/C'ed airport, it gets warm.

370 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:19:23pm

re: #358 SasquatchOnSteroids

You know its gonna be a rough flight when you see the plane and think "we're flying in that .

My last flight, Mil-Pit was like that. Edge of a storm. Plane dropping and catching. Horrid.

I've been on flights where I really wished I had a parachute and could just jump out rather than land.

371 avanti  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:19:30pm

re: #357 Syrah

Air conditioned garages.

I need to get up to speed on swamp coolers. Everyone seems to have one out there.

372 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:19:35pm

re: #365 FurryOldGuyJeans

Woman sitting on toilet accidentally shot in leg
Jul 10, 3:25 PM (ET)

I bet she didnt have any problem going after that.

373 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:19:38pm

Republicans vs Science
Republicans introduce bill to ban human-animal hybrids

I know Chimeras are scary to a lot of people but it's not what we've been taught from science fiction movies. There's a decent primer here: Why are British scientists creating a human-pig hybrid?

This lack of public understanding of science explains polls like this: Scientific Achievements Less Prominent Than a Decade Ago

Also helps to explain why only 6% of scientists are Republicans.

374 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:19:54pm

re: #364 JacksonTn

The law down there was designed to protect and benefit widows and orphans.

375 jcm  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:19:55pm

re: #362 razorbacker

Know what the problem is with 'Preview'?

I know what I meant to write, so when I quickread it I tend to see what I meant to write, not what I wrote.

Preview works better when you let someone else read the comment first.

But hey, who has the money for their very own proofreader?

Text to speech...
Have your computer read it to you. Both Win and Mac have the capability.

I just it proofing... just not around here.

376 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:20:07pm

Police: Couple charged with having sex in drug car
Jul 10, 5:06 PM (ET)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The car was a-rockin', so the law went a-knockin'. Bexar County sheriff's deputies drawn by the actions of an amorous couple in a parked car allegedly found more than amour. Deputy Ino Badillo told the San Antonio Express-news that they also found enough equipment and chemicals in the car to start a methamphetamine lab.

377 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:20:10pm

re: #363 avanti

I know, we fly out to Laughlin, NV for me to gamble, and it's 110 plus a lot of the time. Laughlin, is on the river, and real nice though.

Say 'hey' to my little sister. She goes a few times a year from OK to gamble.

I asked why not the Indian casinos in OK? She likes Laughlin better.

Her money; not really my business.

378 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:20:48pm

re: #354 SanFranciscoZionist

Naaah, just very American. A friend of mine once worked at a Pizza Hut in Honolulu with a young man from Georgia, where her grandmother had grown up. They got talking family one night and worked out that her grandmother's family had owned his grandfather's family.

She was mortified. He thought it was amazing they'd both ended up at a Pizza Hut in Honolulu.

It's 2009, no more apologies and no reparations.

/pass it on to TOTUS and Congress, enough is enough

379 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:21:04pm

re: #350 DEZes

Never been to a nude beach, unless you count skinny dipping. ;)

I'd only scare the seals.

380 FurryOldGuyJeans  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:21:05pm

re: #375 jcm

Text to speech...
Have your computer read it to you. Both Win and Mac have the capability.

I just it proofing... just not around here.

I noticed you don't use it here. ;)

381 debutaunt  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:21:14pm

re: #361 calcajun

Shower in California - 5-10 minutes. Dry off- 3-5 minutes.
Shower in NOLA - 5-10 minutes. Drying off- 30- 45 minutes.

I remember having soggy clothes in New England.

382 Syrah  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:21:28pm

re: #369 calcajun

It don't help. I've been in Phoenix in August. 120 feels like 120 no matter where you are. Even the A/C'ed airport, it gets warm.

It makes Seattle look good.

"Dry heat?" "What is dry?"

383 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:21:32pm

re: #375 jcm

Text to speech...
Have your computer read it to you. Both Win and Mac have the capability.

I just it proofing... just not around here.

If I want a machine reading stuff to me, I'll listen to PGI Obama speeches.

384 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:21:58pm

re: #370 LGoPs

I've been on flights where I really wished I had a parachute and could just jump out rather than land.

DB Cooper !
Whatever did they find ?

385 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:22:36pm

re: #382 Syrah

It makes Seattle look good.

"Dry heat?" "What is dry?"

An oven.

386 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:22:59pm

re: #360 mrshankly01

When it's 110 to 115, it's hot. I don't care how dry it is. It's hot.

387 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:23:09pm

re: #360 mrshankly01

haha, that is what they say about Iraq. whenever you walk outside it feels like you are being donkey kicked in the head. you actually put your head down expecting it, like that is going to do anything.

When I lived in the ME I knew I'd gotten acclimated to the heat when I could walk from one building to the next and actually remember what the hell I'd come there for.

388 Red Sea Desjardini Tang  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:23:40pm

re: #101 Dianna

BTW, how did they scan an attachment for anything but a virus? Without opening it and having a living human being check it?

Keywords. Done to protect the faint at heart. Some filters go on the percentage of pink which excludes many pictures of flamingos and trailers of Borat.

But on the interesting stuff; you have written a book?

389 debutaunt  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:23:43pm

re: #372 DEZes

I bet she didnt have any problem going after that.

hahahahahahahhahahahahahhahhaaa

390 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:23:44pm

re: #386 razorbacker

true, very true

391 Dr. Shalit  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:24:16pm

Yo Vulcans -

Seek Ye NOT Troubles and Travails. They shall find Ye anyway. Deal with them as they arise.

-S-

392 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:24:21pm

re: #359 debutaunt

We bought drinks during the flight and didn't get any money back, but were promised the change right away. She forgot and I made up, what I thought was a funny IOU, and went back to give it to her. She found it oppressively unfunny.

I flew once on a short hop and in first class was Morgan Freeman with the most smoking hot long legged blonde beauty...she was probably 22-25...
He signed autographs for everyone on the flight...And i thought..
So...That is how the other side lives...Fun flight...He is a hell of a guy

393 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:24:22pm

re: #386 razorbacker

When it's 110 to 115, it's hot. I don't care how dry it is. It's hot.

/global warming, when the average temperature in Saudi gets to 150, we win

394 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:24:23pm

re: #387 LGoPs

awesome. very true. what really sucked is when you had to use a porta potty in the middle of the day.

395 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:24:45pm

re: #302 calcajun

We in California have many things about which to complaint.

PIMF.

I complaint too much./

396 avanti  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:25:02pm

re: #368 HoosierHoops

I'm sorry for your father...Detroit is a tough town.. 8 mile road is not play school

He died some years ago, but he was a sweet old guy. To mug a old man for a watch he probably owned for 30 years is just sick. As is typical, he refused to move in with me and stayed active until he passed in his sleep at 88. I want to go like he did, never spent a day in the hospital, and was seldom sick.
I wish I could eat like he did, often a pear, lemon soup and some feta cheese was a meal for him, some lamb now and then.

397 Clubsec  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:25:46pm

Will ObamUH drop in to see his brother and perhaps drop some stimulus coin on him?

398 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:25:51pm

re: #379 calcajun

I'd only scare the seals.

My brother was going through a nasty divorce a few years back and wanted to go out and get drunk.
We hit a few strip clubs, and in one the stripper was so ugly that when she came over to me jostling for a tip, I said I would give her one if she put hey clothes back on, Needless to say, I didnt make a friend...

399 Look At My New Grandbaby!  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:26:18pm

re: #288 Killian Bundy

On Saturday, Barack Obama and his family will follow in the footsteps of countless African-Americans who have tried to reconnect with their past on these shores. Though Obama was not descended from slaves - his father was Kenyan - he will carry the legacy of the African-American experience with him as America's first black president.

He's descended from slave-owners on his mother's side.

400 Buck  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:26:34pm

re: #392 HoosierHoops

I flew once on a short hop and in first class was Morgan Freeman with the most smoking hot long legged blonde beauty...she was probably 22-25...
He signed autographs for everyone on the flight...And i thought..
So...That is how the other side lives...Fun flight...He is a hell of a guy

Were there SNAKES ON THAT M***F*** PLANE!

(That wan't Morgan Freeman... Oh sorry... Never mind)

401 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:27:08pm

re: #398 DEZes

My brother was going through a nasty divorce a few years back and wanted to go out and get drunk.
We hit a few strip clubs, and in one the stripper was so ugly that when she came over to me jostling for a tip, I said I would give her one if she put hey clothes back on, Needless to say, I didnt make a friend...

Ouch !

402 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:27:43pm

re: #373 Killgore Trout

That 94%. Does that include social scientists?

Or do you mean that 94% of rocket scientists are Democrats?

Maybe 94% of geologists?

94% of medical researchers?

94% of wymyns studies scientists?

The term 'scientist' is so inclusive, but they aren't all equal in my book.

403 Syrah  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:28:31pm

re: #398 DEZes

My brother was going through a nasty divorce a few years back and wanted to go out and get drunk.
We hit a few strip clubs, and in one the stripper was so ugly that when she came over to me jostling for a tip, I said I would give her one if she put hey clothes back on, Needless to say, I didnt make a friend...

The tip was just not high enough. All such things are negotiable.

404 mrshankly01  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:28:59pm

later all. wife will be home soon.

405 debutaunt  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:29:00pm

re: #399 Alouette

He's descended from slave-owners on his mother's side.

Has he apologized?

406 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:29:07pm

re: #349 LGoPs

No, but I grew up in Chicago. Left after college but most of my family is still there. I will always consider Chicago home.

{LGops}

407 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:29:09pm

re: #399 Alouette

He's descended from slave-owners on his mother's side.

/I guess that makes the apology on foreign soil inevitable, can't wait

408 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:29:40pm

re: #403 Syrah

The tip was just not high enough. All such things are negotiable.

I must be a cheap little shit. ;)

409 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:30:18pm

re: #406 midwestgak

{LGops}

{midwestgak}

: )

410 Killian Bundy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:30:32pm

re: #402 razorbacker

Now you've done it.

/fire discipline

411 Syrah  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:31:43pm

re: #408 DEZes

I must be a cheap little shit. ;)

No, you were just not playing the game right.
:-D

True love probably could have been yours as long as Benjamen Franklin was doing your talking.

412 callahan23  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:32:06pm

re: #387 LGoPs

When I lived in the ME I knew I'd gotten acclimated to the heat when I could walk from one building to the next and actually remember what the hell I'd come there for.

I've visited the Eritrean harbor town of Massawa at the Red Sea.

Climate
Massawa is noted for its high summer humidity and its mean annual temperature is one of the highest in the world.

I was there in late summer and it was literally breath taking. There you can experience almost the same night-time temperatures as in the day-time (shade). The Red Sea was the boon, great snorkeling.

413 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:32:31pm

re: #411 Syrah

No, you were just not playing the game right.
:-D

True love probably could have been yours as long as Benjamen Franklin was doing your talking.

Money does talk.

414 ~Fianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:33:08pm

re: #374 calcajun

The law down there was designed to protect and benefit widows and orphans.

It was also used as an attempt to regulate placage.

415 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:33:26pm

re: #408 DEZes

I must be a cheap little shit. ;)

I haven't been to one in years.
Frankly, DEZes, I'm shocked that you would frequent such establishments !

(wink)

416 Maui Girl  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:33:38pm

re: #2 CalBear84

How weird that you quoted that. We just watched that particular episode of Star Trek. We're introducing our ten-year old to Star Trek and he loves it.

417 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:33:39pm

re: #398 DEZes

My brother was going through a nasty divorce a few years back and wanted to go out and get drunk.
We hit a few strip clubs, and in one the stripper was so ugly that when she came over to me jostling for a tip, I said I would give her one if she put hey clothes back on, Needless to say, I didnt make a friend...

I have spent my time around strip clubs and I have to say that the one emotion I feel for those performers is usually pity. I am sure that they did not aspire to that avocation.

418 yochanan  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:34:08pm

re: #379 calcajun

a snapping turtle might think of it as bait.

419 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:34:40pm

re: #412 callahan23

I was there in late summer and it was literally breath taking. There you can experience almost the same night-time temperatures as in the day-time (shade). The Red Sea was the boon, great snorkeling.

You're not kidding about the Red Sea. I lived near it in Saudi Arabia and it is some of the most pristine coral reef in the world, mainly because nobody except a handful of Brits and Americans ever go there.

420 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:35:43pm

re: #418 yochanan

Ha! I would scare him too!

421 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:36:24pm

re: #402 razorbacker

That 94%. Does that include social scientists?

Or do you mean that 94% of rocket scientists are Democrats?

Maybe 94% of geologists?

94% of medical researchers?

94% of wymyns studies scientists?

The term 'scientist' is so inclusive, but they aren't all equal in my book.

I had a link to a breakdown of partisan affiliation by field of research once upon a time. Can't find it now but as I recall most the physical sciences (biology, physics, geology, etc) had very few Republicans. Numbers were better with math and a few other fields but the numbers still weren't good.

422 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:36:35pm

re: #417 calcajun

I have spent my time around strip clubs and I have to say that the one emotion I feel for those performers is usually pity. I am sure that they did not aspire to that avocation.

Yes pity is a good a word as any, But I had a friend who had a wife that stripped, strange as it sounds, they were both happy with it.
Different strokes.

423 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:37:01pm

re: #398 DEZes

I was softlines manager in the Covington, TN. Wal-Mart and this interesting looking lady came in looking for 'sexy underwear'.

Naturally, I told her that she was in the right place. When you want sexy you come to WallyWorld.

Turns out that she was a stripper at a club in Millington (Navy town. Aren't all Navy bases located in the middle of America?)

She laid a few free passes on me and invited me to bring my wife and the gang to her show.

Bad move. Before the night was out a young sailor laughed out loud at a...challenged...dancer. Made the dancers biker boyfriend mad. Fight started and I told the wife, "I don't really want to see my name in tomorrow's paper" so we low-crawled out.

Nasty floors. Really nasty.

424 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:37:35pm

re: #422 DEZes

Yes pity is a good a word as any, But I had a friend who had a wife that stripped, strange as it sounds, they were both happy with it.
Different strokes.

Exotic dancer you...you...Stripist !

425 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:38:26pm

re: #424 SasquatchOnSteroids

Exotic dancer you...you...Stripist !

Give me a Whack...

426 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:38:28pm

re: #400 Buck

Were there SNAKES ON THAT M***F*** PLANE!

(That wan't Morgan Freeman... Oh sorry... Never mind)

Check this out...Once I was flying out of Oakland with my Boss to Salt Lake..
I just missed the flight because I Fucking trusted BART...never trust BART..
So as I go running up to the gate screaming like OJ in a Vegas Courtyard they close the gate...The Plane pulls away..I'm almost on my knees crying know my boss is on the plane.and I am so fucked... I stumbled over to the bar and ordered a Bloody Mary and began you reconsider my future...When an anouncement come over to report to the gate...
Some old dude had gotten on the wrong plane... They let him off...And when I boarded as I went down past every Isle I got looks that could kill..
I walked past everybody with looks in their eyes like...We came back for your ass.. My face was so red...I sat next to my boss and the first few minutes were really awkward...What can you say but BART sucks.?

427 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:38:34pm

re: #421 Killgore Trout

I had a link to a breakdown of partisan affiliation by field of research once upon a time. Can't find it now but as I recall most the physical sciences (biology, physics, geology, etc) had very few Republicans. Numbers were better with math and a few other fields but the numbers still weren't good.

Those who can: do. Those who can't: teach. Those who can't do either: work for the government.
Or something like that...

428 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:39:18pm

re: #425 DEZes

Give me a Whack...

Whoa...Slow down, cowboy

/

429 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:40:08pm

re: #425 DEZes

Give me a Whack...

I thought you weren't doing that anymore?

430 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:40:10pm

re: #421 Killgore Trout

Here's more of their methodology...
Scientists are godless liberals
Including sample size and the fields included.

431 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:40:29pm

re: #421 Killgore Trout

What about social scientists?

Wymyns Studies? Community organizers? You know, the important fields. Who cares what those egghead physical scientist think?

Think, man. Think. The people who make policy.

432 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:40:42pm

re: #428 SasquatchOnSteroids

Whoa...Slow down, cowboy

/

LOL, thats not what I was thinking...

433 Dr. Shalit  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:41:05pm

re: #392 HoosierHoops

I flew once on a short hop and in first class was Morgan Freeman with the most smoking hot long legged blonde beauty...she was probably 22-25...
He signed autographs for everyone on the flight...And i thought..
So...That is how the other side lives...Fun flight...He is a hell of a guy

Hoo - Hoo -

SHE was probably about "That Age" - about - 34-36 C/D - "26-8" and "36-8."
AND?

-S-

434 ~Fianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:41:13pm

re: #421 Killgore Trout

I had a link to a breakdown of partisan affiliation by field of research once upon a time. Can't find it now but as I recall most the physical sciences (biology, physics, geology, etc) had very few Republicans. Numbers were better with math and a few other fields but the numbers still weren't good.

Was it the Pew study?

here's the numbers:
Image: 528-12.gif

and here's the complete study: [Link: people-press.org...]

435 callahan23  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:41:23pm

re: #419 LGoPs

You're not kidding about the Red Sea. I lived near it in Saudi Arabia and it is some of the most pristine coral reef in the world, mainly because nobody except a handful of Brits and Americans ever go there.

I wouldn't ever set foot in S. Arabia. Even now as a (half-) single man. Way too many restrictions of my freedoms that I cherish.
The Red Sea is so abundant of colorful sea-life because it is so nice 'n warm. You can even do very nice vacations in Egypt at the Red Sea.

436 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:41:43pm

re: #429 calcajun

I thought you weren't doing that anymore?

I better have another beer.

437 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:42:14pm

re: #436 DEZes

I better have another beer.

LOL...{DEZ}

438 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:42:51pm

re: #426 HoosierHoops

Check this out...Once I was flying out of Oakland with my Boss to Salt Lake..
I just missed the flight because I Fucking trusted BART...never trust BART..
So as I go running up to the gate screaming like OJ in a Vegas Courtyard they close the gate...The Plane pulls away..I'm almost on my knees crying know my boss is on the plane.and I am so fucked... I stumbled over to the bar and ordered a Bloody Mary and began you reconsider my future...When an anouncement come over to report to the gate...
Some old dude had gotten on the wrong plane... They let him off...And when I boarded as I went down past every Isle I got looks that could kill..
I walked past everybody with looks in their eyes like...We came back for your ass.. My face was so red...I sat next to my boss and the first few minutes were really awkward...What can you say but BART sucks.?

Wow. How lucky (I use that word loosely) is that ?

439 Red Sea Desjardini Tang  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:43:43pm

re: #419 LGoPs

You're not kidding about the Red Sea. I lived near it in Saudi Arabia and it is some of the most pristine coral reef in the world, mainly because nobody except a handful of Brits and Americans ever go there.

I lived in Jeddah for a while. Had a 300 gallon aquarium and would get all the fish in the Red Sea. First time I ever saw coral spawning was in my tank a few days (night actually) after I put in a few new pieces. Before that the tank was in Kuwait, but I sometimes went to Jeddah to dive and collect. One of my funniest moments was when my briefcase with a plastic bag and a moray eel, live, went through the xray scanner on my flight back to Kuwait. I could see the skeleton clearly and so could the security guys. Took the head honcho and several cups of tea for them to decide it wasn't explosive.

440 SasquatchOnSteroids  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:43:48pm

re: #436 DEZes

I better have another beer.

hehehe.

441 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:44:50pm

re: #438 SasquatchOnSteroids

BART from Oakland--that lovely bus from that charming terminal by the Coliseum. I hear ya'. Security at Oakland is also a pain in the ass.

442 midwestgak  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:45:49pm

re: #411 Syrah

No, you were just not playing the game right.
:-D

True love probably could have been yours as long as Benjamen Franklin was doing your talking.

"Death cannot destroy true love."

-- The man in black. Dread Pirate Roberts.

443 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:45:54pm

re: #441 calcajun

BART from Oakland--that lovely bus from that charming terminal by the Coliseum. I hear ya'. Security at Oakland is also a pain in the ass.

Oh, I like the avatar.
Thats from the movie true lies I think.

444 Red Sea Desjardini Tang  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:46:11pm

re: #426 HoosierHoops

Now that you have unloaded that story; I bet you don't remember it any more pleasantly than before...

Just thinking.

445 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:46:23pm

re: #435 callahan23

I wouldn't ever set foot in S. Arabia. Even now as a (half-) single man. Way too many restrictions of my freedoms that I cherish.
The Red Sea is so abundant of colorful sea-life because it is so nice 'n warm. You can even do very nice vacations in Egypt at the Red Sea.

It was actually one of the wildest places I've ever lived - as long as you lived on one of the American or British compounds. Quite the underground life. Drunken parties almost every night. All the booze was homemade, mainly by the Brits, and very nasty but potent. not many, but enough single Brit and Australian nurses to make things interesting.
Place is full of contradictions. Or was back in the 90's. Not sure about now.

446 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:46:27pm

re: #443 DEZes

Yep. I miss Chuck Heston.

447 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:46:40pm

re: #433 Dr. Shalit

Hoo - Hoo -

SHE was probably about "That Age" - about - 34-36 C/D - "26-8" and "36-8."
AND?

-S-

She was absolutely stunning.. And Morgan was very Gracious and we all got autographs...But damn...I'm sure she was just an admin assistant...Maybe his agent...But dang...

448 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:46:43pm

re: #434 ~Fianna

Nah, I was thinking of a link that's probably 2 years old or so. The polled scientists in various fields about their politics. It was an interesting view into which fields had more (or less) conservatives.

449 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:46:46pm

Education is a wonderful thing.

This, for example, is a chart breaking down the degrees earned by the House of Representatives in the state of MN.

Why pols don't know jack about how the world works

450 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:47:25pm

re: #446 calcajun

Yep. I miss Chuck Heston.

They dont make em like that anymore.

451 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:48:21pm

re: #439 Naso Tang

I lived in Jeddah for a while. Had a 300 gallon aquarium and would get all the fish in the Red Sea. First time I ever saw coral spawning was in my tank a few days (night actually) after I put in a few new pieces. Before that the tank was in Kuwait, but I sometimes went to Jeddah to dive and collect. One of my funniest moments was when my briefcase with a plastic bag and a moray eel, live, went through the xray scanner on my flight back to Kuwait. I could see the skeleton clearly and so could the security guys. Took the head honcho and several cups of tea for them to decide it wasn't explosive.

LOL...
I lived in Abha, about 500k's south of Jeddah near the Yemeni border. Flew out of Jeddah on my trips out. Jeddah was nice. Nicer than Rihadh IMO.

452 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:48:28pm

re: #449 razorbacker

Nursing? Heh, I wouldn't have guessed that one.

453 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:48:42pm

re: #450 DEZes

Nope. Sigh.

454 Red Sea Desjardini Tang  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:50:23pm

re: #445 LGoPs

It was actually one of the wildest places I've ever lived - as long as you lived on one of the American or British compounds. Quite the underground life. Drunken parties almost every night. All the booze was homemade, mainly by the Brits, and very nasty but potent. not many, but enough single Brit and Australian nurses to make things interesting.
Place is full of contradictions. Or was back in the 90's. Not sure about now.

I left in 92, but had been around since the mid 70's on several occasions. It got worse every year, or decade. I have no reason to think the trend has turned.

455 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:50:29pm

re: #453 calcajun

Nope. Sigh.

Is Planet of the apes on dvd?

456 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:51:12pm

re: #455 DEZes

I think so.

457 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:51:31pm

re: #455 DEZes

Try Netflix?

458 callahan23  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:51:43pm

re: #445 LGoPs

It was actually one of the wildest places I've ever lived - as long as you lived on one of the American or British compounds. Quite the underground life. Drunken parties almost every night. All the booze was homemade, mainly by the Brits, and very nasty but potent. not many, but enough single Brit and Australian nurses to make things interesting.
Place is full of contradictions. Or was back in the 90's. Not sure about now.

Ah the compound life as an expad. It can only happen in countries and with cultures that are very 'different'.

459 LGoPs  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:51:59pm

re: #454 Naso Tang

I left in 92, but had been around since the mid 70's on several occasions. It got worse every year, or decade. I have no reason to think the trend has turned.

I'm sure not. I was there from '93 to '98. Saw a lot of nasty things.

460 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:52:09pm

re: #457 calcajun

Try Netflix?

I might, but classics are for collecting. ;)

461 The Hoopster  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:52:35pm

Movie upthread to the music lizards

462 Syrah  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:53:22pm

re: #442 midwestgak

"Death cannot destroy true love."

-- The man in black. Dread Pirate Roberts.

Death can't destroy true love, but failing to play the strip club game properly can leave you with an ugly stripper refusing to put her cloths back on. At that point, true love becomes "inconceivable."

463 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:53:22pm

re: #461 HoosierHoops

Movie upthread to the music lizards

You found my beer didnt you. ;)

464 DEZes  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:54:02pm

re: #462 Syrah

Death can't destroy true love, but failing to play the strip club game properly can leave you with an ugly stripper refusing to put her cloths back on. At that point, true love becomes "inconceivable."

Big old upding...

465 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:57:33pm

re: #452 Killgore Trout

Try again.

Poli Sci.

Maybe this is easier. Broken out
Worthy Degrees


Math
Nursing
Agriculture
Engineering
Biology
Economics
POLICE Science/Criminology
Votech
Physics
IT

Other Degrees

Business
Education
Poli Sci
Sociology
Pre-Law
English
Geography
Philosophy
None
Psychology
Communications
History
Journalism
Environmental Studies
Music/Arts
Foreign Language
General Studies
Rhetoric
Broadcasting
Home and Community Services
Metropolitan and Urban Studies
Fashion Merchandising

466 callahan23  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:59:13pm

re: #465 razorbacker

So I've earned a worthy degree.
Yippee!

467 calcajun  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 4:59:49pm

re: #462 Syrah

But some folks are so dense--they're simply impenetrable.

468 ~Fianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:00:40pm

re: #465 razorbacker

Try again.

Poli Sci.

Maybe this is easier. Broken out
Worthy Degrees

What makes those degrees "worthy" and the others not? How is a history degree or a business degree "unworthy"? What the hell is a "votech" degree and why is that "worthy"? Worthy or unworthy of what?

469 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:01:21pm

re: #466 callahan23

So I've earned a worthy degree.
Yippee!

Sadly, mine is Econ/Business.

Economics is, of course, the dismal science.

The business part in my degree means that, in 1972 I could have been an accountant.

But the Philosophy minor means that I know that it doesn't really matter, in the long run.

470 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:02:56pm

re: #468 ~Fianna

What makes those degrees "worthy" and the others not? How is a history degree or a business degree "unworthy"? What the hell is a "votech" degree and why is that "worthy"? Worthy or unworthy of what?

Why you have bad government.

471 callahan23  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:05:38pm

re: #469 razorbacker

Sadly, mine is Econ/Business.

Economics is, of course, the dismal science.

The business part in my degree means that, in 1972 I could have been an accountant.

But the Philosophy minor means that I know that it doesn't really matter, in the long run.

Mine is agriculture minor honors. Majored in agro 'n food marketing.
Sadly I've long left that field of employment.

472 ~Fianna  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:05:53pm

re: #470 razorbacker

Why you have bad government.

Wow, that's an amazingly disgusting and ignorant little rant.

473 Syrah  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:06:11pm

re: #465 razorbacker

Two of mine fall into the "unworthy" category.

474 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:10:05pm

re: #472 ~Fianna

Wow, that's an amazingly disgusting and ignorant little rant.

It's the internet, you know.

475 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:13:11pm

re: #473 Syrah

Two of mine fall into the "unworthy" category.

What can I say? I'm right there with you.

You want fries with that?

476 IslandLibertarian  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:14:33pm

...feeling patriotic?...

477 hous bin pharteen  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:14:58pm

Why worry about Obamo's budget. Any one realize that democratic states are even going to ratchet up taking more of your money by state taxes too? New York, New Jersey, PA, etc. It wont end. But anyone even question why our tax dollars are being use to fund the democratic party in elections. ACORN?

478 JacksonTn  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:15:35pm

re: #477 hous bin pharteen

Why worry about Obamo's budget. Any one realize that democratic states are even going to ratchet up taking more of your money by state taxes too? New York, New Jersey, PA, etc. It wont end. But anyone even question why our tax dollars are being use to fund the democratic party in elections. ACORN?

hbp ... racist ...

/

479 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:16:10pm

re: #470 razorbacker

Why you have bad government.

Interesting. A business degree that's "HR" (Human Resources) is considered "worthless".

That's not what my degree is in, but that's the business I was in for 25 years.
One of the most expensive costs of any enterprise is its workforce. So I wonder why, exactly, do they think "HR" is "worthless"?

480 Syrah  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:16:19pm

re: #475 razorbacker

What can I say? I'm right there with you.

You want fries with that?

Yes I will have some fries please.

About your Pizza order, are you sure that you want anchovies on it?


/I like to tell people that as a Political Scientist, I don' have to bother with making the numbers add up, I just have to be able to lie convincingly about them.

481 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:19:11pm

re: #480 Syrah

Yes I will have some fries please.

About your Pizza order, are you sure that you want anchovies on it?

If you're sure that the beer is cold, yes. Otherwise just put extra ground beef.

482 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:21:03pm

re: #479 reine.de.tout

You think that's good, you ought to back up and read the blog.

The longer he goes without a job, the rantier it gets.

*I think that I invented a word, right there.*

483 hous bin pharteen  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:24:56pm

re: #478 JacksonTn

Sorry. It is all good. Peace!

484 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:25:11pm

Remember, kiddies, sincerity is the key. Once you can fake that, the world is your oyster.

485 JacksonTn  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:26:05pm

re: #483 hous bin pharteen

Sorry. It is all good. Peace!

hp ... sorry? .. haha ... no need to say that to me ... I thought my middle name was racist .. or was it bitterclinger ... oh, well ...

486 kansas  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:27:22pm

This is rich:
From MSNBC
Servicemen accused of joining 'white only' social networking site
Wonder what the Congressional Black Caucus will say about that?

487 Red Sea Desjardini Tang  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 5:31:24pm

re: #479 reine.de.tout

Interesting. A business degree that's "HR" (Human Resources) is considered "worthless".

That's not what my degree is in, but that's the business I was in for 25 years.
One of the most expensive costs of any enterprise is its workforce. So I wonder why, exactly, do they think "HR" is "worthless"?

It probably has something to do with what they call "outsourcing", where your HR degree isn't worth crap.

488 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 6:09:32pm

re: #487 Naso Tang

It probably has something to do with what they call "outsourcing", where your HR degree isn't worth crap.

Even if work is "outsourced", the "outsource" group is a group of employees somewhere that needs to be hired, fired, managed, paid, promoted, disciplined, trained, etc, with everything handled within legal requirements.

Ah, well. As I said, that's not what my degree is in - but it's what I did for 25 years. If the workforce is a large one, it is a more difficult and complicated job than many folks think.

489 hous bin pharteen  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 6:11:08pm

re: #486 kansas

[Link: www.msnbc.msn.com...]

I read it. I think there may be more fake ones than real soldiers. But I have not been in since the big 80's

490 razorbacker  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 6:26:37pm

re: #488 reine.de.tout

Even if work is "outsourced", the "outsource" group is a group of employees somewhere that needs to be hired, fired, managed, paid, promoted, disciplined, trained, etc, with everything handled within legal requirements.

Ah, well. As I said, that's not what my degree is in - but it's what I did for 25 years. If the workforce is a large one, it is a more difficult and complicated job than many folks think.

Now you understand that this is just an antedote, not data, but my wife works in a plant where HR has just decided which employees are going to be laid off.

The didn't check the vacation schedule first, so they laid off so many employees that the plant had to bring a couple of dozen folks back off layoff to cover vacationing employees. They laid them off last week, bring them back for four days, then lay them off again. Only thing is, by bringing them back for four days, the employees have to pay for this months insurance. That's not too bad, since that means these lucky folks have insurance for another month.

They told the laid off employees to come in today to pick up their final checks. Only thing is, corporate told HR a month ago that final checks would be mailed. No one thought to get updated addresses. So my wife has been dealing with angry laid off employees demanding their final checks. Two of the four HR employees went on vacation this week, so they can't deal with the volume of people coming by. They just locked their door.

But they also shuffled hundreds of people from one job to another. Every job pays different wages. No one changed the computer files, so next week every person's paycheck will be wrong. Some will be overpaid, some underpaid.

The only people that have authority to change the computer files are HR.

491 hous bin pharteen  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 6:32:16pm

I read much better on Blackfive. Of course the 1st article about the wounded soldier is tough to read. I wish him well.

Keeping the Military Free of Hate Groups
Posted By Grim

It is down the page.
[Link: www.blackfive.net...]

492 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 7:06:45pm

re: #490 razorbacker

Now you understand that this is just an antedote, not data, but my wife works in a plant where HR has just decided which employees are going to be laid off.

The didn't check the vacation schedule first, so they laid off so many employees that the plant had to bring a couple of dozen folks back off layoff to cover vacationing employees. They laid them off last week, bring them back for four days, then lay them off again. Only thing is, by bringing them back for four days, the employees have to pay for this months insurance. That's not too bad, since that means these lucky folks have insurance for another month.

They told the laid off employees to come in today to pick up their final checks. Only thing is, corporate told HR a month ago that final checks would be mailed. No one thought to get updated addresses. So my wife has been dealing with angry laid off employees demanding their final checks. Two of the four HR employees went on vacation this week, so they can't deal with the volume of people coming by. They just locked their door.

But they also shuffled hundreds of people from one job to another. Every job pays different wages. No one changed the computer files, so next week every person's paycheck will be wrong. Some will be overpaid, some underpaid.

The only people that have authority to change the computer files are HR.

An example of very bad HR.
Very bad.
You do not screw around with people that way.
You get your act together, so that people know what's what and what is happening to them.

Here's a better story:
Charity Hospital in New Orleans - destroyed during Katrina.
Also destroyed - ALL the payroll records. For, I think, about 5,000 employees. Every one of the records in a computer in New Orleans that was destroyed.

Their HR people worked pert' near 24/7 to research the personnel records, get the payroll records (including all the correct deductions, etc), back on line so that people would get their paychecks on time in 2 weeks.

And they did it.

493 Red Sea Desjardini Tang  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 7:32:32pm

re: #488 reine.de.tout

Even if work is "outsourced", the "outsource" group is a group of employees somewhere that needs to be hired, fired, managed, paid, promoted, disciplined, trained, etc, with everything handled within legal requirements.

Ah, well. As I said, that's not what my degree is in - but it's what I did for 25 years. If the workforce is a large one, it is a more difficult and complicated job than many folks think.

I don't dispute that. What I meant was that the HR job is in India too.

494 Red Sea Desjardini Tang  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 7:33:36pm

And with that, goodnight.

495 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 7:46:22pm

re: #493 Naso Tang

I don't dispute that. What I meant was that the HR job is in India too.

Ah. gotcha.

496 YankeeBoy  Fri, Jul 10, 2009 10:13:01pm

Charles is a closet Trekkie? Who knew? He must be cuz Trekkie was on spell-check


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 Frank says:

I knew Jimi (Hendrix) and I think that the best thing you could say about Jimi was: there was a person who shouldn't use drugs. -- From the second of two FZ interviews which were transcribed from an imported CD called "The Frank Zappa Interview Picture Disk". Conducted sometime in early to mid 1984.