Some albums I bought recently at Amazon’s MP3 store, and highly recommend. Lots of different styles in this batch, from prog rock to African chants with banjo. The Amazon widget lets you listen to 30-second excerpts from any song on these albums, and if you click through and buy, the LGF weblog fund gets a small cut of the sales price through their Associates program.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:10:13pm |
They should give you more than a 5 second clip if you're going to promote music for them.
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kynna Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:12:14pm |
Speaking of Amazon, has anyone ever participated in the Vine program? Is it annoying? Is it worth it?
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:12:24pm |
re: #2 Killgore Trout
They should give you more than a 5 second clip if you're going to promote music for them.
almost all sellers give you a 30sec tease...CDNow for example
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:12:56pm |
re: #4 albusteve
the Rat Age...is there some relevance there?
Yep, right now the world is full of Rat Bastards.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:13:00pm |
Is this because of the previous thread's music puns? Will they reverberate and echo here?
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:13:48pm |
re: #7 Dark_Falcon
Yep, right now the world is full of Rat Bastards.
I have rare and hard to find Rat Bastard lammies...I was one
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:14:31pm |
The T-Bone Burnett record is really demented. It's great. "You're my friend, but I'm gonna kill you."
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:15:00pm |
re: #8 Mad Al-Jaffee
Is this because of the previous thread's music puns? Will they reverberate and echo here?
no pun thread should repeat itself for one year...
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:16:20pm |
re: #11 Charles
The T-Bone Burnett record is really demented. It's great. "You're my friend, but I'm gonna kill you."
had a bi-polar wife like that...had to sleep with one eye open for 18 years, no small feat
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Shug Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:16:22pm |
that Bela Fleck is really strange and interesting .
Sounds like Bill Monroe meets Ladysmith Black Mombazo and Ravi Shankhar
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:17:54pm |
re: #14 Shug
that Bela Fleck is really strange and interesting .
Sounds like Bill Monroe meets Ladysmith Black Mombazo and Ravi Shankhar
it's hard for me to leave my groove but I try...that goes too far tho
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LGoPs Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:18:03pm |
re: #8 Mad Al-Jaffee
Is this because of the previous thread's music puns? Will they reverberate and echo here?
I hope not.
Whew! *wiping brow*
Didn't think I'd get out of the pun thread back there alive.........
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:18:58pm |
re: #16 LGoPs
I hope not.
Whew! *wiping brow*
Didn't think I'd get out of the pun thread back there alive.........
twas a good one
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:19:18pm |
Since I've been OBSESSED with Mark Knopfler lately...
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Fenway_Nation Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:19:23pm |
I was talking to a relative back east the other day- he related the story of how some of the kids at one of the nearby schools started to grow a vegetable garden over the summer. Yet despite the healthy-looking crop, some tomotoes and berries started to go missing. Initially it was thought that this could be attributed to the local wildlife and relative lack of oversight in the garden during the summer months.
But there was a survaillence camera on the presmises. Instead of catching a raccoon, deer or skunk helping themselves.....it was two of the school custodians.
The kicker- one of the custodians, who could be clearly seen eating a big juicy tomato off the vine, is the union chief.
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:20:15pm |
I just bought this ablum;
Perpetuum Jazzile - Cudna Noc (Strange night)
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:20:32pm |
Not sure if this one been posted yet:
Obit for a Hero:
Airborne Icon and Hero Passes On - Godspeed, Darrell "Shifty" Powers
Someone set a Montage of Band of Brothers scenes to Dire Straights Brothers in Arms. No embedding, but here's the link:
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:23:21pm |
re: #18 TheMatrix31
Since I've been OBSESSED with Mark Knopfler lately...
another pickless wonder...a fine guitarist and I believe he's still single
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legalpad Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:24:56pm |
re: #13 albusteve
had a bi-polar wife like that...had to sleep with one eye open for 18 years, no small feat
You musta been good. You could have been Wayne Bobbitt.
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:25:12pm |
re: #22 albusteve
another pickless wonder...a fine guitarist and I believe he's still single
Just beautiful music. My favorite song from them is easily Sultans of Swing
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n in wi Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:26:10pm |
re: #19 Fenway_Nation
I was talking to a relative back east the other day- he related the story of how some of the kids at one of the nearby schools started to grow a vegetable garden over the summer. Yet despite the healthy-looking crop, some tomotoes and berries started to go missing. Initially it was thought that this could be attributed to the local wildlife and relative lack of oversight in the garden during the summer months.
But there was a survaillence camera on the presmises. Instead of catching a raccoon, deer or skunk helping themselves.....it was two of the school custodians.
The kicker- one of the custodians, who could be clearly seen eating a big juicy tomato off the vine, is the union chief.
Nothing surprising about Unions stealing from future generations.
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:27:55pm |
re: #18 TheMatrix31
Since I've been OBSESSED with Mark Knopfler lately...
One my favorite Mark Knopfler pieces.
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DEZes Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:28:16pm |
re: #16 LGoPs
I hope not.
Whew! *wiping brow*
Didn't think I'd get out of the pun thread back there alive.........
You didnt make it out alive.
*Tosses in evil laugh*
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Mad Al-Jaffee Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:28:34pm |
I've posted this before, but if you like solo acoustic guitar, check out my step brother. He lives in Germany and he has a few USA gigs this summer. He also recently set a musical world record.
www.jeffaug.com
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Gus Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:29:01pm |
re: #21 Dark_Falcon
Not sure if this one been posted yet:
Obit for a Hero:
Airborne Icon and Hero Passes On - Godspeed, Darrell "Shifty" PowersSomeone set a Montage of Band of Brothers scenes to Dire Straights Brothers in Arms. No embedding, but here's the link:
Oh, shoot. That sucks. He had a youthful spirit throughout his life.
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:29:09pm |
re: #21 Dark_Falcon
Not sure if this one been posted yet:
Obit for a Hero:
Airborne Icon and Hero Passes On - Godspeed, Darrell "Shifty" PowersSomeone set a Montage of Band of Brothers scenes to Dire Straights Brothers in Arms. No embedding, but here's the link:
they will all be gone soon...my dad Charlie passed away in 03...2d Marines...Tarawa, Tinian, Saipan
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:29:19pm |
re: #19 Fenway_Nation
I was talking to a relative back east the other day- he related the story of how some of the kids at one of the nearby schools started to grow a vegetable garden over the summer. Yet despite the healthy-looking crop, some tomotoes and berries started to go missing. Initially it was thought that this could be attributed to the local wildlife and relative lack of oversight in the garden during the summer months.
But there was a survaillence camera on the presmises. Instead of catching a raccoon, deer or skunk helping themselves.....it was two of the school custodians.
The kicker- one of the custodians, who could be clearly seen eating a big juicy tomato off the vine, is the union chief.
Nice.
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:30:09pm |
re: #23 legalpad
You musta been good. You could have been Wayne Bobbitt.
I still love her more than ever...we are best buddies to this day
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DEZes Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:30:30pm |
re: #30 albusteve
they will all be gone soon...my dad Charlie passed away in 03...2d Marines...Tarawa, Tinian, Saipan
So sorry for the loss.
I thank him for his service.
*Salutes*
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:30:41pm |
re: #26 jcm
One my favorite Mark Knopfler pieces.
I've got the Straits/Knopfler discography in my CD player in the car right now..
re: #21 Dark_Falcon
Not sure if this one been posted yet:
Obit for a Hero:
Airborne Icon and Hero Passes On - Godspeed, Darrell "Shifty" PowersSomeone set a Montage of Band of Brothers scenes to Dire Straights Brothers in Arms. No embedding, but here's the link:
Wow!
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DEZes Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:32:17pm |
Well, its time for me to sign off.
Thanks for the company Lizards.
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:32:50pm |
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Gus Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:32:52pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:32:52pm |
re: #33 DEZes
So sorry for the loss.
I thank him for his service.
*Salutes*
indeed...there are others that have stepped up and I am proud of them all...each fight is the Super Bowl for whoever is in it...it's a continuum
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:33:42pm |
re: #30 albusteve
they will all be gone soon...my dad Charlie passed away in 03...2d Marines...Tarawa, Tinian, Saipan
The boys are too young to understand, but every time we see a gentleman wearing a service hat, especially WWII services hats, I take them them over to the vet and have them say; Thank You!
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LionofDixon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:34:01pm |
Ry Cooder's version of Little Sister is a classic. Don't do what your big sister does........
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legalpad Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:34:14pm |
re: #32 albusteve
I still love her more than ever...we are best buddies to this day
WOW!! Your achievement in this area is amazing!
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:35:00pm |
re: #39 jcm
The boys are too young to understand, but every time we see a gentleman wearing a service hat, especially WWII services hats, I take them them over to the vet and have them say; Thank You!
I'm going to do that with my kids (when I have them, of course) as well.
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Fenway_Nation Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:35:09pm |
Wounded Jersey City Cops Won't Keep Mayor From Sucking Up to 0bama, Corzine-
Chief Comey said that they used a 12-gauge shotgun stolen in North Carolina in 2007 and were staying at the apartment of a male renter, who told police that he had met them at a local mosque.
[snip]
By early afternoon, their health appeared to have improved enough that Jersey City’s mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, went to a 2 p.m. fund-raiser for Gov. Jon S. Corzine in Holmdel, N.J., that was attended by President Obama.
Asked why he was there, the mayor replied, “It’s looking better and better for our guys.” But Mr. Healy added that he was going to take the opportunity to “lobby” the president “about the illegal gun issue” before hurrying back to Jersey City.
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:36:27pm |
re: #39 jcm
The boys are too young to understand, but every time we see a gentleman wearing a service hat, especially WWII services hats, I take them them over to the vet and have them say; Thank You!
Indeed. What a fine thing to do, JCM.
*Salutes*
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:36:27pm |
re: #39 jcm
The boys are too young to understand, but every time we see a gentleman wearing a service hat, especially WWII services hats, I take them them over to the vet and have them say; Thank You!
that's very good of you and I can tell you I've seen the appreciation first hand...we are at a crossroads and few know what Saipan even is...do what you can
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:36:27pm |
re: #30 albusteve
they will all be gone soon...my dad Charlie passed away in 03...2d Marines...Tarawa, Tinian, Saipan
I can only agree with DEZes and thank him for my freedom. I am very fortunate to have been preceded into this world by men like your father: Their valor kept our nation a good place for me to be born into and I will never forget that.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:36:41pm |
re: #40 LionofDixon
Ry Cooder's version of Little Sister is a classic. Don't do what your big sister does........
I love the Ry Cooder album Boomer's Story. He plays such a variety of great music and styles on it. Amazing album.
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:36:44pm |
re: #40 LionofDixon
Ry Cooder's version of Little Sister is a classic. Don't do what your big sister does........
COODER!
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:38:11pm |
re: #41 legalpad
WOW!! Your achievement in this area is amazing!
not really...love is a powerful emotion and I never give up...ever
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LGoPs Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:38:14pm |
re: #35 DEZes
Well, its time for me to sign off.
Thanks for the company Lizards.
see ya DEZ........
{DEZ}
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:39:54pm |
re: #45 albusteve
that's very good of you and I can tell you I've seen the appreciation first hand...we are at a crossroads and few know what Saipan even is...do what you can
Few people even know what D-Day was. When a key product launch for Sprint fell on June 6th this year, I brought up the importance of the day to my co-workers and got a bunch of blank stares. I had to explain Operation: Overlord and its meaning to them. Sad thought that they did not know beforehand, but at least they know now.
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Mad Al-Jaffee Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:40:46pm |
re: #53 albusteve
so who's gonna do a Cooder post?...step up!
See my #47.
I'm listening to "Good Morning Mr. Railroad Man" right now.
| 58 |
A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:41:20pm |
Finger points to Amish Jews Cheistians Hindus Buddists......(insert your choice here)
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:42:31pm |
re: #54 Dark_Falcon
Few people even know what D-Day was. When a key product launch for Sprint fell on June 6th this year, I brought up the importance of the day to my co-workers and got a bunch of blank stares. I had to explain Operation: Overlord and its meaning to them. Sad thought that they did not know beforehand, but at least they know now.
the closest thing the Army ever experienced to that of the Marines...opposed beaches....heh...a lot of courage to pile up and move inland, fighting all the way...truly remarkable
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:42:38pm |
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:42:57pm |
re: #58 A Kiwi Infidel
Finger points to
Amish Jews Cheistians Hindus Buddists......(insert your choice here)
I'd guess: "Starts with an I, ends in a 'slam'."
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A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:43:00pm |
re: #59 buzzsawmonkey
Rum service, indeed.
Alot of Kiwis and Aussies holiday in Indonesia, why they would want to risk life and limb up there is beyond me.
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A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:43:36pm |
re: #62 Dark_Falcon
I'd guess: "Starts with an I, ends in a 'slam'."
Careful, you might start a seeeeeeeeeeething session
| 65 |
_RememberTonyC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:43:45pm |
just got my first ipod this week .... it's an 8gb nano. I've probably downloaded close to 50 albums in the last 2 days. when I go on my cruise this weekend, I'll have a ton of music. and if we end up on that mythical deserted island, I won't have to decide on just 10 albums.
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pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:43:56pm |
re: #52 A Kiwi Infidel
Just turned on the News(?) networks, of course they're all in commercial.
Since it has nothing to do with sucking up for the One, I have no faith that anything will be reported until tomorrow.
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jamgarr Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:44:02pm |
re: #40 LionofDixon
Ry Cooder's version of Little Sister is a classic. Don't do what your big sister does........
Also on that album:
Down in Hollywood - they'll drag you out your car and literally Kick Yo' Ass!
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:44:12pm |
the very best Cooder I can find on the net
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A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:44:45pm |
re: #66 pingjockey
Just turned on the News(?) networks, of course they're all in commercial.
Since it has nothing to do with sucking up for the One, I have no faith that anything will be reported until tomorrow.
I'll keep ya posted, still only1.45 pm Friday here
| 71 |
pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:44:54pm |
re: #63 A Kiwi Infidel
I have never understood that either. Attacking "westerners" is a sport down there/up there.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:45:01pm |
re: #60 albusteve
the closest thing the Army ever experienced to that of the Marines...opposed beaches....heh...a lot of courage to pile up and move inland, fighting all the way...truly remarkable
Yes, it was. In many ways worse than Saipan. The Germans had more Arty and far better tanks.
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A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:46:09pm |
re: #65 _RememberTonyC
just got my first ipod this week .... it's an 8gb nano. I've probably downloaded close to 50 albums in the last 2 days. when I go on my cruise this weekend, I'll have a ton of music. and if we end up on that mythical deserted island, I won't have to decide on just 10 albums.
I dont know whether to upding you (well done) or downding you (green with envy)
I'll give you an upding and promise myself to get off my arse and do the same!
| 74 |
jamgarr Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:46:35pm |
The very thing that makes her rich - makes you poor.
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:47:04pm |
re: #65 _RememberTonyC
just got my first ipod this week .... it's an 8gb nano. I've probably downloaded close to 50 albums in the last 2 days. when I go on my cruise this weekend, I'll have a ton of music. and if we end up on that mythical deserted island, I won't have to decide on just 10 albums.
damn you man! We only get 10 CD's on a deserted island!
/Dang technology!
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legalpad Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:47:05pm |
re: #52 A Kiwi Infidel
Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, has a history of bloody terrorist attacks, including the Bali bombings of 2002 which claimed 202 lives including three New Zealanders and 88 Australians.
And a history of weird people who keep going to their hotels, including my step-daughter.
| 77 |
Gus Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:47:16pm |
re: #72 Dark_Falcon
Yes, it was. In many ways worse than Saipan. The Germans had more Arty and far better tanks.
Fortunately, and as planned, a lot of that went to Calais.
| 78 |
pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:47:20pm |
Nothing on CNN, FNC, MSNBC, CNN Headline News. Why am I not surprised, 24 hour news cycle my ass. Larry Suspender, Hannity, Rachel MadCow. Nothing breaking.
| 79 |
albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:47:58pm |
re: #72 Dark_Falcon
Yes, it was. In many ways worse than Saipan. The Germans had more Arty and far better tanks.
Saipan was not resolved on the beach, you are correct...unlike Tarawa or Iwo where the difference was right there at the water
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A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:48:59pm |
re: #71 pingjockey
I have never understood that either. Attacking "westerners" is a sport down there/up there.
I am sure there will be westerners caught up in this. Even if Howard was in office, there would only be a strongly worded letter of condemnation. After all, with 230 million of them just over the water, you wouldnt want to rile them too much. Now, with Rudd, I am sure there will be some sage nodding and "I wonder what we did to upset them" statements.
/ (or not)
| 81 |
freetoken Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:49:34pm |
Did we miss the celebration of the ascent of Ron Paul as leader of the GOP in Congress?
Unanimous GOP Support for Ron Paul’s Bill to Audit the Federal Reserve
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ron Paul (TX-14) is pleased to announce that all 178 Republican members of the House have now signed on as cosponsors of his Federal Reserve Transparency Act, HR 1207.
If Ron Paul can get all the Republicans in the House to follow him, doesn't that make him the de facto leader?
| 82 |
A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:50:13pm |
re: #76 legalpad
I hope she's not there at the moment. If not, praise be, and some more ammunition to say "STAY AT HOME"
| 83 |
Fenway_Nation Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:50:36pm |
re: #78 pingjockey
I had Fox News on in the other room- shoulda turned it off when 0'Rielly had Gerealdo on with an oh-so-pivotal MJ update before impugning the Florida couple that adopted all those speical-needs kids that were murdered in that home invasion.....
| 85 |
pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:50:41pm |
re: #80 A Kiwi Infidel
It doesn't frakkin' matter. It seems 'they' are not happy unless they are blowing coreligionists up or as a double bonus infidels and coreligionists!
| 87 |
Charles Johnson Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:51:18pm |
re: #81 freetoken
Did we miss the celebration of the ascent of Ron Paul as leader of the GOP in Congress?
Unanimous GOP Support for Ron Paul’s Bill to Audit the Federal Reserve
If Ron Paul can get all the Republicans in the House to follow him, doesn't that make him the de facto leader?
I'm moving to New Zealand.
| 88 |
Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:52:00pm |
re: #79 albusteve
Saipan was not resolved on the beach, you are correct...unlike Tarawa or Iwo where the difference was right there at the water
True about Saipan, though Iwo Jima wasn't resolved on the beach either, but took over a month to secure. Saipan also saw one of Japan's few tank attacks of the Pacific War. That attack failed badly: Unlike in Europe, US Bazookas and Shermans were more than sufficient to see off Japanese armor.
| 89 |
jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:52:13pm |
re: #54 Dark_Falcon
Few people even know what D-Day was. When a key product launch for Sprint fell on June 6th this year, I brought up the importance of the day to my co-workers and got a bunch of blank stares. I had to explain Operation: Overlord and its meaning to them. Sad thought that they did not know beforehand, but at least they know now.
WWII is slipping from memory.
The Civil War, WWI, and Korea all but gone, mention Cold Harbor, Shiloh, Chancellorsville, Marne, Argonne, Chosin, Inchon.
Vietnam was never taught, Khe San (our own lizard USMC1968 Silver Star, RIP) Huy City.
If we don't remember those names, those places, and events surrounding them. We will have to add new blood soaked names to the list.
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A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:52:17pm |
re: #87 Charles
I'm moving to New Zealand.
More than welcome, Charles, just dont come via Indonesia! And there's plenty of room.
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pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:52:28pm |
re: #83 Fenway_Nation
The Sheriff down there had a news conference and went off about the assholes spreading rumors about the family. He was not happy.
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TedStriker Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:52:34pm |
re: #81 freetoken
Did we miss the celebration of the ascent of Ron Paul as leader of the GOP in Congress?
Unanimous GOP Support for Ron Paul’s Bill to Audit the Federal Reserve
If Ron Paul can get all the Republicans in the House to follow him, doesn't that make him the de facto leader?
To quote someone much wiser than I, "WTF?!?!?!"
Have they lost whatever minds they have?
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:53:05pm |
re: #81 freetoken
Did we miss the celebration of the ascent of Ron Paul as leader of the GOP in Congress?
Unanimous GOP Support for Ron Paul’s Bill to Audit the Federal Reserve
If Ron Paul can get all the Republicans in the House to follow him, doesn't that make him the de facto leader?
That's threadworthy, though it needs to be filed under "Bad Craziness Watch".
| 95 |
jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:53:41pm |
re: #81 freetoken
Did we miss the celebration of the ascent of Ron Paul as leader of the GOP in Congress?
Unanimous GOP Support for Ron Paul’s Bill to Audit the Federal Reserve
If Ron Paul can get all the Republicans in the House to follow him, doesn't that make him the de facto leader?
Congress is all moonbats on the left and dingbats on the right!
*bangs head on wall*
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_RememberTonyC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:54:30pm |
re: #73 A Kiwi Infidel
I dont know whether to upding you (well done) or downding you (green with envy)
I'll give you an upding and promise myself to get off my arse and do the same!
back atcha Mate
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Mad Al-Jaffee Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:54:32pm |
I'm having some trouble with my account. I'm trying to change my avatar, and every time I try to upload a picture for it I get the error message "no file selected for uploading!"
What am I doing wrong?
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brookly red Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:55:21pm |
re: #94 Dark_Falcon
That's threadworthy, though it needs to be filed under "Bad Craziness Watch".
What exactly would auditing the Federal Reserve do/accomplish?
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_RememberTonyC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:55:31pm |
re: #75 HoosierHoops
damn you man! We only get 10 CD's on a deserted island!
/Dang technology!
Maybe I'll throw on a couple of Bill Simmons poscasts too!
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A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:55:40pm |
Oh, and Charles, maybe avoid the deep South if you dont like earthquakes
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:55:56pm |
re: #89 jcm
WWII is slipping from memory.
The Civil War, WWI, and Korea all but gone, mention Cold Harbor, Shiloh, Chancellorsville, Marne, Argonne, Chosin, Inchon.
Vietnam was never taught, Khe San (our own lizard USMC1968 Silver Star, RIP) Huy City.
If we don't remember those names, those places, and events surrounding them. We will have to add new blood soaked names to the list.
I do my best to keep the memory of those places and deeds alive, but its hard going. Most people don't know any military history, and thus any attempt to teach someone about a battle takes a lot of explaining. I have however, really caught people's interest at times and some people thus caught read about the explained battle on their own.
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:56:55pm |
re: #88 Dark_Falcon
True about Saipan, though Iwo Jima wasn't resolved on the beach either, but took over a month to secure. Saipan also saw one of Japan's few tank attacks of the Pacific War. That attack failed badly: Unlike in Europe, US Bazookas and Shermans were more than sufficient to see off Japanese armor.
when I say resolved I mean that if the Marines do not move inland under fire, they will be cut to pieces on the beaches...this was especially true at both Tarawa and then at Iwo...and there were Jap tanks on Tarawa and they did a fair amt of damage...it was the bunkers tho, time and again...Iwo was a nightmare...google the banzai attacks on Saipan...chilling
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LionOfDixon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:57:04pm |
re: #67 jamgarr
I love the pronunciation of 'literally"....."Litrally"
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Sharmuta Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:57:07pm |
re: #98 brookly red
What exactly would auditing the Federal Reserve do/accomplish?
Nothing, and they know it. At least- anyone who claims to adhere to the Constitution should know it. It's Congress that spends the money, not the Federal Reserve. The problem is Congressional, and they are smoke-screening us.
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TedStriker Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:57:11pm |
re: #98 brookly red
What exactly would auditing the Federal Reserve do/accomplish?
Paul and the Paulbots are pushing this under the "holding the Fed accountable", but it's been said that this is a tentative first step towards Paul pushing to shut the Fed down entirely, IIRC.
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:57:52pm |
re: #99 _RememberTonyC
Maybe I'll throw on a couple of Bill Simmons poscasts too!
Ok Ok...You rock! The sportsguy podcasts....
When do we arrive on the deserted Island? *wink*
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legalpad Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:58:05pm |
re: #82 A Kiwi Infidel
I hope she's not there at the moment. If not, praise be, and some more ammunition to say "STAY AT HOME"
No, she's not there now, but she went to Bali after the '02 bombings. This is how terrorists and drug lords stay in business.
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NelsFree Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:58:38pm |
Good night all. The post about R. P. did me in.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:58:55pm |
re: #98 brookly red
What exactly would auditing the Federal Reserve do/accomplish?
Ron Paul thinks it will show the Fad has been playing illegal games with the money supply. Secondarily, he also thinks it will expose governmental waste and corruption (this secondary objective might actually be achievable, though lining up behind Ron Paul is too high a price to pay to achieve it).
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jaunte Thu, Jul 16, 2009 6:59:22pm |
re: #98 brookly red
What exactly would auditing the Federal Reserve do/accomplish?
Here's a piece about it from Politico:
“If you think about the power that the Federal Reserve has at this particular moment in history, it’s incredible,” said Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.).Baldwin is a bellwether, one of 66 Democrats — and 232 members overall — to co-sponsor a bill mandating audits of the Federal Reserve System for the first time in its nearly 100-year history.
That push comes amid rising skepticism in the Senate over President Barack Obama’s plan to give the Fed sweeping new powers as part of its revamped financial regulatory plan.
The proposal “represents a grossly inflated view of the Fed’s expertise,” said the ranking Republican on the Senate banking committee, Alabama’s Richard Shelby.
There’s no national tidal wave of anti-Fed sentiment, members acknowledge, but constituents are becoming more suspicious of the Fed’s expanding role in propping up the American economy and the opacity of its inner workings.
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) said he “was getting a lot of calls from constituents” asking him what was happening at the Fed. “That’s why I support this bill,” said McGovern, who joined more than 150 Republicans on the legislation last week.
...
“I just think it will be very hard for members of Congress to go back to their constituents and say, “I’ve got $2.2 trillion of your money at risk and I don’t know where it’s going,’” said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who is pushing his own bill calling for names of banks aided under Fed lending programs.
[Link: www.politico.com...]
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:00:25pm |
re: #65 _RememberTonyC
just got my first ipod this week .... it's an 8gb nano. I've probably downloaded close to 50 albums in the last 2 days. when I go on my cruise this weekend, I'll have a ton of music. and if we end up on that mythical deserted island, I won't have to decide on just 10 albums.
And when the battery dies on that desert island?
/;-P
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freetoken Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:00:33pm |
re: #93 pingjockey
They are all
nucking futsdesperate.
FTFY.
For the first time since 1980, the GOP is feeling what it is like to be truly a minority party.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:01:43pm |
re: #110 jaunte
Thankfully Obama will surely veto it if it ever passes.
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ShanghaiEd Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:01:58pm |
re: #81 freetoken
Did we miss the celebration of the ascent of Ron Paul as leader of the GOP in Congress?
Unanimous GOP Support for Ron Paul’s Bill to Audit the Federal Reserve
If Ron Paul can get all the Republicans in the House to follow him, doesn't that make him the de facto leader?
Am I cynical for wondering why the GOP didn't sign on to Paul's bill when they were, say, in the majority? And could have done something about it?
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jaunte Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:01:59pm |
How can Congress find the time to audit the Federal Reserve, if they don't have time to read the legislation they pass?
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Shug Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:02:13pm |
the GOP will be back.
the folks in charge now are so incompetent and dangerous, they are doing all the hard work to get the republicans back in the majority, unless they screw it up by acting dumb.
if they do nothing they gain seats.
if they follow Luap Nor they are done
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_RememberTonyC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:02:34pm |
re: #106 HoosierHoops
Ok Ok...You rock! The sportsguy podcasts....
When do we arrive on the deserted Island? *wink*
I just hope we don't end up in the Bermuda Triangle .... but if we do ... I have TUNES
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:02:42pm |
re: #111 jcm
And when the battery dies on that desert island?
/;-P
We paid top dollar for the professor ..and Mary Ann...But in reality, Mrs. Howell's money paid for the whole adventure...
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:02:50pm |
re: #113 buzzsawmonkey
They make no secret about it. It's disgraceful that the GOP is getting on board with it.
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_RememberTonyC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:03:11pm |
re: #111 jcm
And when the battery dies on that desert island?
/;-P
I didn't tell you about the generator that runs on sea water that I just invented?
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pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:03:11pm |
CNN has an update about the bombings, everybody else is going with MJ, the Soc. Sec. assholes spending money for stress relief, JFK jrs death and other earth shattering news of importance.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:03:34pm |
re: #102 albusteve
when I say resolved I mean that if the Marines do not move inland under fire, they will be cut to pieces on the beaches...this was especially true at both Tarawa and then at Iwo...and there were Jap tanks on Tarawa and they did a fair amt of damage...it was the bunkers tho, time and again...Iwo was a nightmare...google the banzai attacks on Saipan...chilling
I've read about them: The Japanese army (IJA) threw wave after wave at our positions. Some of those sent were wired as human bombs (The Japanese were the first to use this evil trick). In many case these attackes went on for several hours and resulted in score to hundreds of dead Americans and thousands of dead Japanese. Chilling is right.
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Sharmuta Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:04:20pm |
re: #112 freetoken
I'm just glad everyone is ignoring the foundational cracks. Why worry about such things? We can hide those cracks with some well placed shrubberies or flowers or something.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:04:23pm |
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freetoken Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:04:31pm |
re: #105 talon_262
Paul and the Paulbots are pushing this under the "holding the Fed accountable", but it's been said that this is a tentative first step towards Paul pushing to shut the Fed down entirely, IIRC.
Nothing tentative about this. Paul has other bills proposed, including the total elimination of the Fed. It is quite clearly a very straight-up-middle strategy: first, get his fellow congressmen to do an audit in the hopes of finding some shenanigans, which will lead to a popular outcry, then hit up his fellow congressmen to support the follow-up bill eliminating the Fed.
Paul is counting on the populace being outraged at those Jew bankers the Fed to force the hands of his fellow congressmen.
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_RememberTonyC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:04:34pm |
re: #119 HoosierHoops
We paid top dollar for the professor ..and Mary Ann...But in reality, Mrs. Howell's money paid for the whole adventure...
I just hope Mrs Howell likes Coldplay .... cuz she'll be hearing a lot of it!
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:04:34pm |
re: #121 _RememberTonyC
I didn't tell you about the generator that runs on sea water that I just invented?
What? No Pee Power?
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MandyManners Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:04:35pm |
Has anyone mentioned the explosions at the Ritz-Carlton and Marriott in Indonesia?
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SteveC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:05:41pm |
re: #65 _RememberTonyC
just got my first ipod this week .... it's an 8gb nano. I've probably downloaded close to 50 albums in the last 2 days. when I go on my cruise this weekend, I'll have a ton of music. and if we end up on that mythical deserted island, I won't have to decide on just 10 albums.
Q: If you are stuck on a deserted island and can only have one book, what would you choose?
A: Thomas' Guide to Practical Shipbuilding.
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SteveC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:06:04pm |
re: #98 brookly red
What exactly would auditing the Federal Reserve do/accomplish?
Report it to the IRS!
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Joshua Cohen Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:06:09pm |
re: #13 albusteve
had a bi-polar wife like that...had to sleep with one eye open for 18 years, no small feat
Sounds like my first wife! But I did not choose the whole 18 year distance ;-)
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:06:30pm |
re: #132 SteveC
Q: If you are stuck on a deserted island and can only have one book, what would you choose?
A: Thomas' Guide to Practical Shipbuilding.
How to Build a Ship
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brookly red Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:06:33pm |
Thanks all,
I guess that auditing the FR might not do all that much then, but I don't see that it could hurt either.
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A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:06:37pm |
re: #126 Killgore Trout
Blasts At Ritz Carlton, Marriott Hotels In Jakarta, Kill At Least 4
The toll will be higher.....
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albusteve Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:06:54pm |
re: #134 Joshua Cohen
Sounds like my first wife! But I did not choose the whole 18 year distance ;-)
I loved her...and still do
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_RememberTonyC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:07:13pm |
re: #132 SteveC
Q: If you are stuck on a deserted island and can only have one book, what would you choose?
A: Thomas' Guide to Practical Shipbuilding.
LOL
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Sharmuta Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:07:28pm |
The stress fractures in the foundation will eventually give way to cracks which will widen and eventually bring the house down. Few seem to care. I don't need no water.
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:08:08pm |
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A Kiwi Infidel Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:08:36pm |
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Deseeded Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:08:54pm |
Heya. Made it back in one piece and took that team to a 2 of 3 game win. Heh. I was paid one shiny Coors Light. I told them that next time I'll work for free. :p
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:09:54pm |
re: #144 Deseeded
Heya. Made it back in one piece and took that team to a 2 of 3 game win. Heh. I was paid one shiny Coors Light. I told them that next time I'll work for free. :p
Coors Light ? You did work for free.
//
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Deseeded Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:10:33pm |
re: #146 SasquatchOnSteroids
Coors Light ? You did work for free.
//
Well....it took the dirt out of my toes....I suppose that counts....
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:12:12pm |
re: #148 Deseeded
Well....it took the dirt out of my toes....I suppose that counts....
It does. And Congrats !
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jaunte Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:12:23pm |
re: #136 brookly red
Thanks all,
I guess that auditing the FR might not do all that much then, but I don't see that it could hurt either.
The idea is attracting some crazy support at CBS.
"Alois Brunner" sez:
Americans need to know the federal reserve is a private owned bank owned and controlled by Zionists. they print our currency and charge huge amounts of interest to do so. meanwhile the us dollar is not worth the ink it is printed on because it is no longer backed by gold or silver. thanks to the cabal of the zionist mafia who control the federal reserve.
[Link: www.cbsnews.com...]
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pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:12:30pm |
re: #112 freetoken
Ummm...a whole buncha donks have jumped on this little bandwagon too.
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Deseeded Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:13:33pm |
re: #149 SasquatchOnSteroids
It does. And Congrats !
Probably could just skip to the chase and use it to wash my lawn mowing shorts. Heh!
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pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:13:58pm |
re: #151 jaunte
That is on CBS? Don't they have a screener to keep nuts like that from posting? Then again, it is the "fake but accurate" network.
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Joshua Cohen Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:14:09pm |
re: #138 albusteve
I loved her...and still do
If I say I even left a country because of her, its not totally wrong.
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brookly red Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:14:20pm |
re: #152 pingjockey
Ummm...a whole buncha donks have jumped on this little bandwagon too.
/but don't we already have a great uniter?
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IslandLibertarian Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:14:32pm |
re: #115 ShanghaiEd
Am I cynical for wondering why the GOP didn't sign on to Paul's bill when they were, say, in the majority? And could have done something about it?
If an audit creates more Federal "Simple Servant" jobs, well, I can see this might just make it.
/Ron who?
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:15:11pm |
re: #153 Deseeded
Probably could just skip to the chase and use it to wash my lawn mowing shorts. Heh!
Cold beer is cold beer.
Drink.
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pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:16:28pm |
re: #158 jaunte
Oh fer cryin' out loud. That's just stupid.
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freetoken Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:16:59pm |
re: #152 pingjockey
Yes... which is scary, because it shows that populism wins the day.
This is scapegoatism... Really, it is all about finding someone to blame.
/Mirrors apparently are in short supply in this country.
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:17:26pm |
re: #135 SasquatchOnSteroids
How to Build a Ship
Forget that! I get ship wreaked with 2 smoking hot girls and a millionaire couple...An inept captain and 1st mate on a deserted island....
My first words are..'Folks we are so f*cked'...I'd call out on the Sat phone a few months later....LOL
Survivor meets American Idol...:)
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pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:17:34pm |
re: #156 brookly red
Heh. So the mfm keeps telling me. Of course my bs filter has been reinforced to resist such idiocy.
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SteveC Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:18:00pm |
re: #162 freetoken
Yes... which is scary, because it shows that populism wins the day.
This is scapegoatism... Really, it is all about finding someone to blame.
/Mirrors apparently are in short supply in this country.
The smoke blowers are working double shifts.
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:18:20pm |
re: #54 Dark_Falcon
Few people even know what D-Day was. When a key product launch for Sprint fell on June 6th this year, I brought up the importance of the day to my co-workers and got a bunch of blank stares. I had to explain Operation: Overlord and its meaning to them. Sad thought that they did not know beforehand, but at least they know now.
How are you liking your Pre, DF?
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Deseeded Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:18:24pm |
re: #159 SasquatchOnSteroids
Cold beer is cold beer.
Drink.
I hate to admit it, but the Bud Light Lime ain't bad on the golf course...please don't tell Sam Adams I said that....
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pingjockey Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:19:12pm |
re: #162 freetoken
Congress will never accept blame for anything they did or did not do and should have.
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:20:07pm |
re: #163 HoosierHoops
Forget that! I get ship wreaked with 2 smoking hot girls and a millionaire couple...An inept captain and 1st mate on a deserted island....
My first words are..'Folks we are so f*cked'...I'd call out on the Sat phone a few months later....LOL
Survivor meets American Idol...:)
You're ornery.
(I love it).
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A Man for all Seasons Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:22:14pm |
re: #173 SasquatchOnSteroids
You're ornery.
(I love it).
Hey! Kind regards!
I always have fun here and enjoy the lizard world....*wink*
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Mad Al-Jaffee Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:23:07pm |
This is for any Drive-By Truckers fans here:
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Joshua Cohen Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:23:29pm |
I have a dream - one day I wake up and the newspapers are empty - because nothing bad happens.
Really nothing bad happens!
Next day there was a new Newspaper in town, a total new kind of media called "Good News".
But until then...rape, murder, bombings, war, hunger and to read at breakfast "The Daily Bloodshed" - filled with lies and violence, the elixir oft the MSM.
I am so sick of it!
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:25:10pm |
re: #166 TheMatrix31
How are you liking your Pre, DF?
I'm not allowed to buy one yet, TM. Sprint Employees aren't allowed to buy the Pre until they have a sufficient number in stock so that customers won't get put on a wait list by a surge of employee purchases. That said, I probably won't buy the Pre even once I can: I costs $200 after rebate and I'm not able to spend that kind of money on a phone right now.
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:26:13pm |
re: #177 Dark_Falcon
I'm not allowed to buy one yet, TM. Sprint Employees aren't allowed to buy the Pre until they have a sufficient number in stock so that customers won't get put on a wait list by a surge of employee purchases. That said, I probably won't buy the Pre even once I can: I costs $200 after rebate and I'm not able to spend that kind of money on a phone right now.
Blah, someone told me you were the resident Pre aficionado so I figured you had one.....
For your sake, I'll tell you it sucks :)
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JacksonTn Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:26:40pm |
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:27:48pm |
re: #177 Dark_Falcon
I'm not allowed to buy one yet, TM. Sprint Employees aren't allowed to buy the Pre until they have a sufficient number in stock so that customers won't get put on a wait list by a surge of employee purchases. That said, I probably won't buy the Pre even once I can: I costs $200 after rebate and I'm not able to spend that kind of money on a phone right now.
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Deseeded Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:29:45pm |
The Pre looks interesting! I just got my first "smart phone". A BB Curve. I have to say I love the connectivity. The frigging thing blinks red all frigging day as email rolls in.
Honestly, I only bought it to use Pandora while I mow my lawn. Right now I don't have any way to secure to myself, so I tape the phone to my upper arm with electrical tape. :p
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Joshua Cohen Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:29:52pm |
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:30:14pm |
re: #178 TheMatrix31
Blah, someone told me you were the resident Pre aficionado so I figured you had one.....
For your sake, I'll tell you it sucks :)
How so? I sell it, so your opinion matters to me. Whatever you say, you will not be downdinged or attacked.
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SasquatchOnSteroids Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:30:36pm |
re: #174 HoosierHoops
same here.
It's nice to talk to sane people.
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:34:21pm |
re: #182 Joshua Cohen
Is it one of these modern once with haptic feedback?
Capacitive sensing on ITO on the screen. ITO can be placed transparently on the screen and provide the circuits.
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Pianobuff Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:35:50pm |
Info on HR 1207 (Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009).....
From OpenCongress
Year after year in Congress, Rep. Ron Paul [R, TX-14] has introduced a bill to abolish the Fed (H.R. 833). Though the bill has a dedicated network of citizen supporters – see the End the Fed network – it has never made any legislative progress or gained a single co-sponsor.
This year, however, Paul has introduced a toned-down version, along with the original, that is gaining co-sponsors quickly and could actually get a vote this session — the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2009. The co-sponsor list, currently at 58, is strongly bipartisan. It includes progressive Democrats like Rep. Alan Grayson [D, FL-8] and Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30], Blue Dogs like Rep. Gene Taylor [D, MS-4] and Rep. Collin Peterson [D, MN-7], and conservatives like Rep. Michele Bachmann [R, MN-6] and Rep. Scott Garrett [R, NJ-5].
Far from ending the Fed, the bill calls for a full Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit of the central bank to be completed before the end of 2010 and submitted to Congress for review.
Current U.S. Code protects the Fed’s secrecy in several important areas (31 USC 714 – Sec. 714):
Audits of the Federal Reserve Board and Federal reserve banks may not include – (1) transactions for or with a foreign central bank, government of a foreign country, or nonprivate international financing organization; (2) deliberations, decisions, or actions on monetary policy matters, including discount window operations, reserves of member banks, securities credit, interest on deposits, and open market operations; (3) transactions made under the direction of the Federal Open Market Committee; or (4) a part of a discussion or communication among or between members of the Board of Governors and officers and employees of the Federal Reserve System related to clauses (1)-(3) of this subsection.
All of these barriers to access would be eliminated by Rep. Paul’s bill.
In the past year or so, the Federal Reserve has given banks more than $2 trillion in loan guarantees in an attempt to forestall the economic crisis. But information on where all this money has gone and what kind of securities the Fed has accepted in exchange is unavailable. Since the Fed is a quasi-public institution, they aren’t obliged to tell us, even though they are pushing around public money. “The contrast is pretty clear,” says Sen. Bernard Sanders [I, VT], who is sponsoring the Senate version (S.604), “if you want to know who received the money under TARP, go to the website, it’s there. If you want to know who received the money from the Fed, it ain’t there.”
More on Govtrack here along with a nice Q&A page.
What is noteworthy is the level of support this bill has received..... Happy reading all.
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:36:39pm |
re: #185 jcm
Capacitive sensing on ITO on the screen. ITO can be placed transparently on the screen and provide the circuits.
I don't know if Palm put feed back into the Pre, we just did the screen input circuits, and collaborated on the firmware.
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:38:22pm |
re: #183 Dark_Falcon
How so? I sell it, so your opinion matters to me. Whatever you say, you will not be downdinged or attacked.
I was being totally sarcastic, man. Just wanted to spare your feelings since you said you're not able to get one at the moment.
I LOVE it. The phone hardware needs some work (problems with screen wiggling, dead pixels, leaks, etc) but the WebOS functionality is just, beautiful. Everything is natural, everything flows and just "makes sense". Honestly don't think I can go back to a non "card system" phone.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:39:07pm |
re: #187 jcm
I don't know if Palm put feed back into the Pre, we just did the screen input circuits, and collaborated on the firmware.
The screen is heat sensitive, if that tells you anything.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:40:28pm |
re: #188 TheMatrix31
I was being totally sarcastic, man. Just wanted to spare your feelings since you said you're not able to get one at the moment.
I LOVE it. The phone hardware needs some work (problems with screen wiggling, dead pixels, leaks, etc) but the WebOS functionality is just, beautiful. Everything is natural, everything flows and just "makes sense". Honestly don't think I can go back to a non "card system" phone.
That's what I'm hearing as well. The dead pixel issue is going away quite soon, and the others are being improved. The Pre is great and I love selling it.
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Joshua Cohen Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:40:42pm |
re: #185 jcm
Capacitive sensing on ITO on the screen. ITO can be placed transparently on the screen and provide the circuits.
Okay. Not what I was looking for ;)
I was talking about these piezoelectric powered ones that can display buttons, react on touch and you can feel there shape with your fingers and have a kind of pressure point, or use it for digital braille.
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:42:13pm |
re: #189 Dark_Falcon
The screen is heat sensitive, if that tells you anything.
Capacitive actually, your finger changes the capacitance in an ITO grid on the screen. Our chip detects that change in capacitance and the XY location on the screen and provides the input to the main processor. It also detects multiple finger touches and gestures.
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:42:59pm |
re: #191 Joshua Cohen
Okay. Not what I was looking for ;)
I was talking about these piezoelectric powered ones that can display buttons, react on touch and you can feel there shape with your fingers and have a kind of pressure point, or use it for digital braille.
Nope not that. Our chip could do that however.
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Joshua Cohen Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:43:11pm |
re: #189 Dark_Falcon
The screen is heat sensitive, if that tells you anything.
Do you mean I can use it as a clinical thermometer? Hold it to my forehead and then read my body temperature? (If this is not patented - I will register it right now!) ;)
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:43:12pm |
re: #190 Dark_Falcon
That's what I'm hearing as well. The dead pixel issue is going away quite soon, and the others are being improved. The Pre is great and I love selling it.
I had to exchange mine once. The second one is better, but has more of the wiggly screen issue. It also has the screen leaks at certain times... I'm not sure if I should go exchange it again.
I'm waiting for firmware tweaks to make the thing run smoother, add some more functionality/options/fixes, and some nice applications.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:44:17pm |
re: #195 TheMatrix31
I had to exchange mine once. The second one is better, but has more of the wiggly screen issue. It also has the screen leaks at certain times... I'm not sure if I should go exchange it again.
I'm waiting for firmware tweaks to make the thing run smoother, add some more functionality/options/fixes, and some nice applications.
Screen leaks? That I have not heard of. What do you mean?
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:44:53pm |
re: #192 jcm
Capacitive actually, your finger changes the capacitance in an ITO grid on the screen. Our chip detects that change in capacitance and the XY location on the screen and provides the input to the main processor. It also detects multiple finger touches and gestures.
Thank you for the explanation. Updinged and favorited.
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:46:37pm |
re: #196 Dark_Falcon
Screen leaks? That I have not heard of. What do you mean?
You know how some TV screens and computer monitors have little patches along the corner where the color isn't filled in all the way or it's burned through, etc?
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:47:38pm |
re: #198 TheMatrix31
You know how some TV screens and computer monitors have little patches along the corner where the color isn't filled in all the way or it's burned through, etc?
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jcm Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:48:21pm |
re: #197 Dark_Falcon
Thank you for the explanation. Updinged and favorited.
Your welcome, it's kinda fun working on leading edge stuff. The technology is making it into all kinds of stuff. It's big advantage is no moving parts, it can be sealed from the environment and still work.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:54:15pm |
re: #199 TheMatrix31
Understood. I have seen that. Thank you for your input. If you are getting screen leaks though, I'd suggest an exchange of your Pre. Again, thank you.
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TheMatrix31 Thu, Jul 16, 2009 7:58:18pm |
re: #201 Dark_Falcon
Understood. I have seen that. Thank you for your input. If you are getting screen leaks though, I'd suggest an exchange of your Pre. Again, thank you.
The screen leak was BAD on my first one, not toooo bad on the second one. Second one comes and goes, and definitely not as pronounced. I'm up in the air on exchanging it. A part of me just doesn't want to go through the hassle of perfecting my accounts and stuff again. Sure, the Palm Profile downloads everything back, but for some reason it didn't sync my contacts perfectly. My AIM buddy list screen names were separated from their rightful listings so I had to link everything up again. It was a pain in the butt. One thing I don't understand is why you don't have a choice of importing who you want to synergize with your phone re. Facebook and AIM. It takes EVERYONE off my Facebook page if I were to sync it up, which I havent.
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ShanghaiEd Thu, Jul 16, 2009 8:36:21pm |
Speaking of tech stuff: I got an invite from Google today to sign up for their new "Voice" service. Has a bunch of nifty phone-message features, and at "free" it is barely within my price range, so I'm aiming to do it.
Anybody had experiences, good or bad, with Google Voice?
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