7 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:16:12pm |
The movie star. The Professor and Mary Anne...
9 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:16:46pm |
re: #6 redc1c4
Two happiest days when owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.
10 | redc1c4 Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:19:23pm |
re: #9 ArchangelMichael
Two happiest days when owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it.
i was helping one of the dearly departed sail his boat from LA to points north.
we saw this interesting yacht form Nova Scotia in Oxnard, where w*rk was being done to it. next time i saw it was on the news where it had floundered just outside of Morro Bay, and it got washed into the surf line and destroyed before anything could be done... major league suckage there.
12 | redc1c4 Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:20:59pm |
form = from... with class in about 8 hours, which includes driving LA to get there, maybe i should take a hint?
fruitcup is over on the bar: help yo' self!
Scouts Out!
13 | Dark_Falcon Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:21:57pm |
re: #12 redc1c4
form = from... with class in about 8 hours, which includes driving LA to get there, maybe i should take a hint?
fruitcup is over on the bar: help yo' self!
Scouts Out!
Good night red.
15 | davinvalkri Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:23:32pm |
Since this is an open thread, can I do some blatant self-advertising?
16 | Fenway_Nation Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:27:20pm |
re: #15 davinvalkri
Since this is an open thread, can I do some blatant self-advertising?
No- what kind of place do you think this is?
All that willy-nilly blatant self-promotion...honestly
*tsk tsk*
/
17 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:27:20pm |
re: #15 davinvalkri
This:
...no matter which side of the line you are on. (I'm looking at YOU, all you who marched for the death of Bush with claims he stole the 2000 election.)
Should be moved up 2 spots on the list so it comes after the Tea Party kook one that it is referring back to.
18 | Dark_Falcon Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:28:10pm |
re: #15 davinvalkri
Since this is an open thread, can I do some blatant self-advertising?
Here's my contribution:
Accusing the other side of having a health care plan that entails having sick people "die quickly" does not help. (I'm looking at you, Alan Grayson.)
19 | davinvalkri Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:31:38pm |
re: #18 Dark_Falcon
Here's my contribution:
Accusing the other side of having a health care plan that entails having sick people "die quickly" does not help. (I'm looking at you, Alan Grayson.)
Thanks! Should I add it directly to the main post and credit it to you, or do you want to put it in the comment section?
20 | Dark_Falcon Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:32:28pm |
re: #19 davinvalkri
Thanks! Should I add it directly to the main post and credit it to you, or do you want to put it in the comment section?
Main post, please. And thank you for the credit.
21 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:32:41pm |
re: #15 davinvalkri
Pretending like it's your job to prop up the stock market and failing businesses instead of controlling inflation does not help. (I'm looking at you, Ben Bernanke.)
22 | Sharmuta Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:35:53pm |
Charisma, culture clash in 2016 Games vote
Personally- I'm kind of pulling for Rio since South America has never had the games, but I will be more than happy to have the games in Chicago. I read earlier that Tokyo is remote, and I doubt Madrid will get the games since 2012 is in London, so I think it will come down to Rio and Chicago. Good luck to both cities.
23 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:36:43pm |
or, probably more in the spirit of things:
Doing and saying outrageous things just because the other side did it when their guy wasn't in office, does not help.
24 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:37:24pm |
(I'm looking at you Right Wing Blogosphere and Talk Radio Hosts)
25 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:39:02pm |
re: #22 Sharmuta
They are both wretched hives of scum and villainy, so I'll pull for Chicago hoping it will being in tourist money and not be a total clusterfuck.
26 | davinvalkri Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:39:40pm |
re: #23 ArchangelMichael
or, probably more in the spirit of things:
Doing and saying outrageous things just because the other side did it when their guy wasn't in office, does not help.
re: #24 ArchangelMichael
(I'm looking at you Right Wing Blogosphere and Talk Radio Hosts)
re: #21 ArchangelMichael
Pretending like it's your job to prop up the stock market and failing businesses instead of controlling inflation does not help. (I'm looking at you, Ben Bernanke.)
Uploaded and credited to you! Thank you!
27 | freetoken Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:41:34pm |
re: #25 ArchangelMichael
There is, IMO, a high likelihood that the IOC will favor Rio just because it seems like it is South America's turn, and because the US has hosted so many Olympic games.
The problem for Rio is coming up with the $$$ to compete with the recent editions of the Olympics.
28 | Dark_Falcon Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:41:48pm |
re: #25 ArchangelMichael
They are both wretched hives of scum and villainy, so I'll pull for Chicago hoping it will being in tourist money and not be a total clusterfuck.
Chicago is not Mos Eisley. We're more like Cloud City: Yes corrupt bargains get made, but the place produces things and actually works.
/"Stay on Target!"
29 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:43:31pm |
re: #28 Dark_Falcon
Everyone I know who has ever been to Rio or Sao Paulo says, "don't go too far from the hotel or you might disappear."
30 | Fenway_Nation Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:45:56pm |
re: #28 Dark_Falcon
Extended weekend forecast for Cloud City:
Today- Mostly cloudy with scattered clouds
Tomorrow- Mostly cloudy with scattered clouds
Saturday- Partly cloudy with chance of more clouds in the afternoon.
Sunday- Scattered clouds with chance of more clouds
31 | Dark_Falcon Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:46:22pm |
re: #29 ArchangelMichael
Everyone I know who has ever been to Rio or Sao Paulo says, "don't go too far from the hotel or you might disappear."
Exactly. That's why I think Chicago will win the 2016 Olympics. The IOC would like to give it to Rio, but the city is simply to too dangerous.
32 | davinvalkri Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:47:05pm |
re: #28 Dark_Falcon
Chicago is not Mos Eisley. We're more like Cloud City: Yes corrupt bargains get made, but the place produces things and actually works.
/"Stay on Target!"
...and leaders who are secretly in cahoots with the right hand man of the leader of a galaxy-spanning empire?
33 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:48:15pm |
re: #30 Fenway_Nation
Same forecast as Stratos.
34 | Sharmuta Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:48:49pm |
re: #15 davinvalkri
Since this is an open thread, can I do some blatant self-advertising?
Claiming the President is brainwashing children doesn't help. (I'm looking at you Michelle Malkin.)
35 | davinvalkri Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:50:42pm |
re: #34 Sharmuta
Claiming the President is brainwashing children doesn't help. (I'm looking at you Michelle Malkin.)
You don't mind if I edit the post to include your suggestion with credit, do you?
36 | Cato the Elder Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:50:57pm |
For anyone who likes the Theo Bikel song in Yiddish I posted on the last thread, I just discovered that more than a dozen of his old albums are now available on iTunes.
If you want to get a real sense of just how versatile he is (he turned 85 this year), may I recommend "An Actor's Holiday with Theodore Bikel"? Twenty-two songs in almost that many languages for $5.99.
39 | Jack Burton Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:52:57pm |
re: #34 Sharmuta
Claiming the President is brainwashing children doesn't help. (I'm looking at you Michelle Malkin.)
But but... ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOBAMA!
40 | Sharmuta Thu, Oct 1, 2009 11:53:41pm |
Saying we should slit our wrists and be blood brothers to save America doesn't help. (I'm looking at you Michele Bachmann.)
42 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:01:22am |
43 | TheMatrix31 Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:02:22am |
I hope Chicago gets the games. Why? Because I'm sick and fucking tired of dealing with terrible TV times to watch live events.
44 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:03:41am |
re: #43 TheMatrix31
I hope Chicago gets the games. Why? Because I'm sick and fucking tired of dealing with terrible TV times to watch live events.
Rio wouldn't be bad in that regard. It's in the same time zone as New York.
45 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:04:37am |
I'm going to bed. Goodnight, all. Stay strong!
47 | TheMatrix31 Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:05:45am |
48 | davinvalkri Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:06:52am |
re: #45 Dark_Falcon
I'm going to bed. Goodnight, all. Stay strong!
I should probably go to bed too. Dang midterms next week. Good night!
49 | Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:11:27am |
re: #15 davinvalkri
Since this is an open thread, can I do some blatant self-advertising?
Claiming that I eat entire humans, when I only snack on the juicy soul part, doesn't help. (I'm looking at you, Howard Phillips Lovecraft).
/wait, what?
50 | Jimmah Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:14:29am |
Gas mask bra traps Ig Nobel prize
Designers of a bra that turns into gas masks and a team who found that named cows produce more milk were among the winners of the 2009 Ig Nobel prizes.
[Link: news.bbc.co.uk...]
51 | TnTx13 Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:14:55am |
re: #47 TheMatrix31
Oh it is? I coulda sworn Rio was like, 6 hours ahead.
That's fine then. Go Rio!
Actually, Rio is two hours ahead of New York... Still better than, say, China!
52 | Areozol Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:15:56am |
Today Irish people are voting in referendum about rejecting or approving The Lisbon Treaty.
I have a mixed feelings about this mammoth piece of international law. But I can't stand two facts: that Eurocrats apparently don't care what nearly 400 milions people are thinking about it (Irland is the only country where referendum is held about the treaty), and how kooks from NWO conspiracy are going crazy about EU.
53 | akarra Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:16:48am |
re: #6 redc1c4
Clever, although I knew a few people into boating: there's a lot of knowledge and skill involved, I'm jealous of the knots people can make to tie sails and the gauging of the wind and all that.
There are some interesting stories about Bill Buckley and sailing, one of which is recounted by Garry Wills.
54 | TheMatrix31 Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:16:58am |
re: #51 TnTx13
Ya, six hours head of me in LA I thought. Five hours ahead, eh...Chicago is two.
I don't know, Tokyo would be cool but the times would be God-awful. I remember trying to watch the 2002 World Cup. Not good.
55 | Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:17:38am |
56 | freetoken Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:17:56am |
re: #52 Areozol
Well, it is a vote to adopt a new constitution of sorts... and this follows on the heels of previous attempts that were voted down in some countries two years ago.
57 | Jack Burton Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:19:02am |
Before I go to bed, I present...
The Greatest Rousing Speech and Cavalry Charge... EVAR!
58 | akarra Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:20:50am |
re: #52 Areozol
It's like the complexity of issues has gotten people to say to themselves "let's stop thinking, let's just dive into conspiracy theory, there has to be a simple explanation for all of this," or to brazenly assert authority they already have.
Of course globalization and science and such are not to blame: at all times things have gotten more complex. But I think it is safe to say there was a time when authority took higher goals seriously, and knew that there were trade-offs - i.e. politics wasn't just considered a refuge of crooks, but also something noble potentially - and there was a sense of shame among those who have become our worst offenders in terms of propagating conspiracy theory.
59 | Jack Burton Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:23:38am |
re: #58 akarra
The default mode of some people is: "If I don't understand how something works, it has to be evil, misguided, or a conspiracy of some kind to screw me."
60 | akarra Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:24:10am |
re: #23 ArchangelMichael
That's really well said. Another thing that might be added: while I wouldn't try to define conservatism, I'd say it has something to do with "conserving" something, probably things like manners or morals. Screaming oneself hoarse and getting paranoid undercuts tradition in the worst way: we respect tradition in large part because it helps make us better people.
61 | Areozol Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:24:59am |
re: #56 freetoken
Well, it is a vote to adopt a new constitution of sorts... and this follows on the heels of previous attempts that were voted down in some countries two years ago.
Well, imagine if US Constitution would be amended without consent of majority of the states.
But it DOES NOT validate wackos, who are ranting about Bildenberg-Illuminati-NWO Conspiracy. Thanks to the internet, the all wacky stuff that anti-vaccine crowd, David Icke crowd, NWO crowd etc. is saying is coming out in my country. I repeat: all is the same, and they strongly believe that all is true. I was shocked, how bloggers, whom I respected, had fallen to this crazyness.
62 | TnTx13 Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:29:14am |
re: #54 TheMatrix31
Ya, six hours head of me in LA I thought. Five hours ahead, eh...Chicago is two.
I don't know, Tokyo would be cool but the times would be God-awful. I remember trying to watch the 2002 World Cup. Not good.
I should clarify - the source I'm looking at (timeticker.com) indicates that Rio is NOT on daylight savings time right now, but when everything is equal, Rio is two time zones ahead of New York, i.e. GMT - 3 hours, whereas NY is GMT -5 and Chicago is GMT -6. Still better than Tokyo, time-wise!
64 | akarra Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:30:41am |
re: #59 ArchangelMichael
I ranted about this at length in the blog, but I didn't quite hit at a "paranoid about knowledge" theme. I actually was thinking that they don't get how morality and knowledge relate, that you actually have to know something to be moral. People who really get into conspiracy theory seem to want a definite value to assert itself in the world, and when it doesn't, they think everything's corrupt, imo.
66 | akarra Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:37:25am |
I'm outta here - it was wonderful reading your comments, thanks so much for talking a little bit!
67 | Mad Prophet Ludwig Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:38:44am |
69 | Jimmah Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:41:41am |
re: #63 iceweasel
Always time for more of them...
I'm loving this Kirk/Spock passion video genre :)
I found a song - great song actually (but terrible video) - that would be a great soundtrack for one of these vids:
70 | freetoken Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:44:13am |
It's definitely feeling like fall (秋) ...
71 | sagehen Fri, Oct 2, 2009 12:46:32am |
I'm enjoying the Chicago presentation at IOC -- they're really stressing what a multicultural city it is, that locals of every language will be tour guides (and food guides) for visitors, will personally take good care of athletes' families... and the compact nature and excellent public transit of the city, how easy it will be for people in the different locations to get to each other.
(Michelle's speech seemed somewhat off-topic, all about how her father was such a sports nut and it would mean so much to her to bring the games to his city... too personal. Barak's speech was a little too 'because it's my favorite city and that's why you should love it too', and the reference to Grant Park on election night was somewhat gratuitous, but if he's still as popular overseas as he was during the campaign his pitch might be persuasive).
73 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 1:05:17am |
re: #69 Jimmah
I'm loving this Kirk/Spock passion video genre :)
I found a song - great song actually (but terrible video) - that would be a great soundtrack for one of these vids:
[Video]
The atheists' love song, Jimmah-ski. :-)
I think this genre could be endlessly fruitful for us...
74 | Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Oct 2, 2009 1:05:39am |
The Full Mental Wingnut Blogosphere.
Someone should start up an annual Busey Awards contest.
75 | Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Oct 2, 2009 1:11:44am |
re: #72 Jimmah
Cannot find the appropriate "Shaun of the Dead" clip. Bummer.
76 | Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Oct 2, 2009 1:33:48am |
77 | Fenway_Nation Fri, Oct 2, 2009 1:38:55am |
Downright tranquil compared to last night.
78 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:04:00am |
re: #72 Jimmah
White lines (don't do it) :
[Video]
I think we'll have to watch Sean of the Dead soon. :)
I'm back for more canoodling now. Also hoping to work in some gallivanting.
79 | Jimmah Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:07:14am |
re: #73 iceweasel
The atheists' love song, Jimmah-ski. :-)
I think this genre could be endlessly fruitful for us...
[Video]
I get the feeling that we are just exploring the outer peninsula of a vast continent of passion here with these vids, iceweasel ;-)
80 | SixDegrees Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:08:20am |
81 | SixDegrees Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:09:50am |
re: #65 TheMatrix31
Slimy bitch.
[Link: abclocal.go.com...]
Agree.
Even slimier, because the only reason we're hearing about it is his testimony before a grand jury was going to make it public anyway, and he wanted to get his own spin on it first.
82 | freetoken Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:10:06am |
re: #79 Jimmah
...we are just exploring the outer peninsula of a vast continent of passion here with these vids...
83 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:12:24am |
re: #79 Jimmah
I get the feeling that we are just exploring the outer peninsula of a vast continent of passion here with these vids, iceweasel ;-)
Outer peninsula?
heh. he said 'peninsula'.
Indeed, Jimmah-ski, there is a vast continent before us to explore and plunder.
84 | Jimmah Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:21:13am |
re: #78 iceweasel
I think we'll have to watch Sean of the Dead soon. :)
I'm back for more canoodling now. Also hoping to work in some gallivanting.
We certainly do have to watch that one :) Love that the soundtrack on that video is by 'Ash'. Speaking of which, here's one for you, ice-ski:
85 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:32:20am |
re: #84 Jimmah
We certainly do have to watch that one :) Love that the soundtrack on that video is by 'Ash'. Speaking of which, here's one for you, ice-ski:
I love Ash. As you well know, Jim-ski.
86 | Bagua Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:32:27am |
87 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:33:58am |
re: #81 SixDegrees
Agree.
Even slimier, because the only reason we're hearing about it is his testimony before a grand jury was going to make it public anyway, and he wanted to get his own spin on it first.
Meh, I'm not disturbed by this. He had consensual sex with adults. It's his business -- and his family's. I don't really want to know about it.
Letterman is a douchebag anyway, but for other reasons. IMO.
88 | SixDegrees Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:38:30am |
re: #87 iceweasel
Meh, I'm not disturbed by this. He had consensual sex with adults. It's his business -- and his family's. I don't really want to know about it.
Letterman is a douchebag anyway, but for other reasons. IMO.
I suppose we'll find out whether it was consensual or not. All too often, in cases involving someone of Letterman's fame and position, "consensual" is an enormous stretch.
89 | Velvet Elvis Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:44:34am |
re: #83 iceweasel
this is scaring me
I'm going to bed
I had no idea this stuff existed though I'd bumped up against the slashfic. If you find any Angel/Spike ones my gf wants to see them. I'm passing out now..
90 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:45:16am |
re: #88 SixDegrees
I suppose we'll find out whether it was consensual or not. All too often, in cases involving someone of Letterman's fame and position, "consensual" is an enormous stretch.
Hmmm, yes, but it's (supposedly) adult women who worked for him, and it seems significant that it came out because someone (else) was trying to blackmail him, not because one of the women was filing a sexual harassment complaint. (but who's to say we won't find out about prior incidents where it was harassment and the woman was paid off.)
You're right, but it's also often true that for someone of Letterman's fame and position, women are lining up. Even though he's a douchebag.
91 | Jimmah Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:52:07am |
re: #85 iceweasel
I love Ash. As you well know, Jim-ski.
Yes, great band, ice-ski. They have a terrible secret video btw - so terrible that the producer of it apparently tacked a note to the fonished tape that said "I think I've killed bambi" - must show you that one sometime :)
Hey, I think I found another potential song for one of these videos :
92 | Jimmah Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:53:31am |
re: #86 Bagua
Dammit, now I wont get anything done on the 'puter.
I'm trying to see if I can make a portrait of Obama with mine. ;-)
93 | Bagua Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:54:30am |
re: #88 SixDegrees
I suppose we'll find out whether it was consensual or not. All too often, in cases involving someone of Letterman's fame and position, "consensual" is an enormous stretch.
Unless there were children involved it's merely infidelity and bad behaviour.
He's a comedian, the other people working his show didn't have a doctor/patient relationship with him.
What's the point of being a TV star if one doesn't get a little nookie on the side?
94 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:57:06am |
re: #92 Jimmah
I'm trying to see if I can make a portrait of Obama with mine. ;-)
Click, and click on...if you dare!
95 | Bagua Fri, Oct 2, 2009 2:58:11am |
re: #92 Jimmah
I'm trying to see if I can make a portrait of Obama with mine. ;-)
Wow, you set the bar high. I'm just trying to manage a rectangle.
96 | centaur Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:00:38am |
Chicago contingent being questioned by the IOC right now. Sorry -- Emperor Daley is speaking now -- I cannot stand that man. I've resolved to the fact the we're getting the games. Ugh. I'll be out of town that week(s) and, yes, likely hypocritically enjoy them on TV.
98 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:05:46am |
re: #97 centaur
That's just wrong. Sorry I clicked.
This might help.
For victims of ODS
For Obama cultists.
Something for everyone!
99 | SixDegrees Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:06:57am |
re: #93 Bagua
Unless there were children involved it's merely infidelity and bad behaviour.
He's a comedian, the other people working his show didn't have a doctor/patient relationship with him.
What's the point of being a TV star if one doesn't get a little nookie on the side?
Depends on what the arrangements were. A little nookie that comes after a statement like, "Put out, or you'll never work in this industry again" tends to stray past simple bad behavior. That's why every business I've ever worked for has explicit rules pertaining to sexual harassment, with particular mention being made of supervisor/supervisee relations.
I'm not saying this is actually the case here; just that we don't know, and that if it turns out to be so it wouldn't surprise me at all.
100 | freetoken Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:10:06am |
re: #99 SixDegrees
"No dipping the corporate pen into the corporate ink-well" - I was told was the saying...
101 | SixDegrees Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:10:38am |
re: #90 iceweasel
Hmmm, yes, but it's (supposedly) adult women who worked for him, and it seems significant that it came out because someone (else) was trying to blackmail him, not because one of the women was filing a sexual harassment complaint. (but who's to say we won't find out about prior incidents where it was harassment and the woman was paid off.)
You're right, but it's also often true that for someone of Letterman's fame and position, women are lining up. Even though he's a douchebag.
We'll see. These are staff members we're talking about, though, not casual acquaintances. This sets off alarm bells in any company, and it does for me as well.
102 | Jimmah Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:14:15am |
103 | soxfan4life Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:14:58am |
re: #87 iceweasel
How soon until he turns on the tears and announces he's going to rehab? And how many celebrities haven't figured out rehab can't cure you of being an idiot?
104 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:16:25am |
re: #101 SixDegrees
We'll see. These are staff members we're talking about, though, not casual acquaintances. This sets off alarm bells in any company, and it does for me as well.
Oh yeah. Not cool. But...in reality, lots of relationships start because of work, no matter how many rules there are against it. Some are about harassment, for sure (and aren't 'relationships') -- but lots are consensual, even if illicit.
There's probably a lot more dirt forthcoming, in any case.
106 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:18:20am |
re: #103 soxfan4life
How soon until he turns on the tears and announces he's going to rehab? And how many celebrities haven't figured out rehab can't cure you of being an idiot?
Hey soxfan! How are you? Don't think I've seen you in a while...weren't you moving and starting a new job? (forgive me if I misremember). Hope it's going well with you, in any case.
107 | sagehen Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:19:05am |
re: #89 Conservative Moonbat
this is scaring me
I'm going to bed
I had no idea this stuff existed though I'd bumped up against the slashfic. If you find any Angel/Spike ones my gf wants to see them. I'm passing out now..
Ask and you shall receive
(nothing against any of these other pairings, but I'm rather partial to McKay/Sheppard).
108 | SixDegrees Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:21:09am |
re: #104 iceweasel
Oh yeah. Not cool. But...in reality, lots of relationships start because of work, no matter how many rules there are against it. Some are about harassment, for sure (and aren't 'relationships') -- but lots are consensual, even if illicit.
There's probably a lot more dirt forthcoming, in any case.
And lots turn out to be harassing and abusive. Enough that nearly all companies have explicit rules governing such behavior and complaint procedures for victims to follow, even though such measures are not completely effective.
110 | sagehen Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:23:33am |
111 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:26:41am |
112 | soxfan4life Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:31:27am |
re: #106 iceweasel
Yes moved to Killeen TX from central MA. Work schedule keeps me pretty busy thus giving me less time to hang out on the net. Hope all is well with you.
113 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:31:35am |
It is of course well known that careless talk costs lives, but the full scale of the problem is not always appreciated. For instance, at the very moment that Arthur Dent said "I wouldn't want to go anywhere without my wonderful towel," a freak wormhole opened up in the fabric of the space-time continuum and carried his words far far back in time across almost infinite reaches of space to a distant Galaxy where strange and warlike beings were poised on the brink of frightful interstellar battle. The two opposing leaders, resplendent in their black jewelled battle shorts, were meeting for the last time, when, a dreadful silence fell, and, at that very moment, the words, "I wouldn't want to go anywhere without my wonderful towel" drifted across the conference table. Unfortunately, in their native tongue, this was the most appalling insult imaginable, so the two opposing battle fleets decided to settle their few remaining differences in order to launch a joint attack on our galaxy, now positively identified as the source of the offending remark. For thousands of years the mighty starships tore across the empty wastes of space and finally dived screaming on to the planet Earth - where, due to a terrible miscalculation of scale, the entire battle fleet was accidentally swallowed by a small dog. Those who study the complex interplay of cause and effect in the history of the Universe say that this sort of thing is going on all the time.
114 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:32:48am |
re: #113 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Oops.. didn't mean to post that... copied and pasted it there to read it...
Well, if you want a little giggle, go ahead and read it...
115 | centaur Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:33:49am |
116 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:34:25am |
There is a recent video of Gilad Shalit alive and talking.
118 | freetoken Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:36:11am |
The "Ardi" article at USAToday:
[Link: www.usatoday.com...]
... currently has 1965 comments.
Wow. Definitely a hot topic on the 'net.
119 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:36:54am |
re: #112 soxfan4life
Yes moved to Killeen TX from central MA. Work schedule keeps me pretty busy thus giving me less time to hang out on the net. Hope all is well with you.
Wow, I thought I remembered you were moving for work but didn't remember it was such a major distance. Congrats! Hope you and yours are happy there.
I'm just fine, thanks.
120 | soxfan4life Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:40:20am |
re: #119 iceweasel
Now that there is a touch of fall in the New England air, it makes the 2,000 mile move seem worth it. When the white stuff falls it will really seem worth it.
121 | freetoken Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:43:11am |
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[...]
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Gee, if they can get $99 for a few hours on a Saturday to discuss God's design for science, I'd say Charles is significantly underpricing the daily seminar we call "LGF".
122 | Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:44:47am |
re: #116 MandyManners
There is a recent video of Gilad Shalit alive and talking.
I think it sucks that Israel had to agree to release 20 attempted terrorist bombers just for a proof of life.
123 | freetoken Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:46:40am |
From The Truth Project's FAQ:
Want to know more about the 12 lessons featured on Focus on the Family's The Truth Project DVDs? [...]
Lesson 5 - Science: What is True?
Science, the "systematic study of the natural world," brings to light innumerable evidences of Intelligent Design. But Darwinian theory transforms science from the honest investigation of nature into a vehicle for propagating a godless philosophy. (Part One)
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People pay $99 to hear this stuff...
124 | soxfan4life Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:50:46am |
re: #123 freetoken
From The Truth Project's FAQ:
People pay $99 to hear this stuff...
How much do people pay to hear any out of office politico speak? Or some obscure celebrity? All giving credence to the axiom a fool and his money are soon parted.
125 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:51:11am |
re: #122 Alouette
I think it sucks that Israel had to agree to release 20 attempted terrorist bombers just for a proof of life.
The unfortunate truth is that there is practically a never-ending supply of Young Explorders available to take the place of the incarcerated. So the prisoners are negotiable.
126 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:51:37am |
re: #122 Alouette
I think it sucks that Israel had to agree to release 20 attempted terrorist bombers just for a proof of life.
Thanks for the link! Yes, it sucks.
Is this the first time Israel has made a deal with the Jordyptians in Gaza? I mean, Hamas?
127 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:52:36am |
re: #125 imp_62
The unfortunate truth is that there is practically a never-ending supply of Young Explo
rders available to take the place of the incarcerated. So the prisoners are negotiable.
Sounds like a twisted youth group.
128 | soxfan4life Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:52:43am |
re: #126 MandyManners
Thanks for the link! Yes, it sucks.
Is this the first time Israel has made a deal with the Jordyptians in Gaza? I mean, Hamas?
How soon until Jimmy Carter comes out in support of this move?
129 | Spare O'Lake Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:52:50am |
re: #122 Alouette
I think it sucks that Israel had to agree to release 20 attempted terrorist bombers just for a proof of life.
I think it probably feeds the Islamofascist belief that Israel's spirit can eventually be broken through the use of subhuman tactics such as this gross abuse of Schalit.
As difficult as it may be, Israel must stop allowing its power to be mocked in this fashion.
130 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:54:51am |
131 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:57:18am |
re: #129 Spare O'Lake
Israel will never allow remains or prisoners to stay in enemy hands for indefinite periods of time. That is part of what keeps the armed forces going - the knowledge that, dead or alive, they will be brought home.
It also reinforces the fact that one dead Israeli is worth dozens of live Arabs.
132 | Spare O'Lake Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:57:25am |
re: #125 imp_62
The unfortunate truth is that there is practically a never-ending supply of Young Explo
rders available to take the place of the incarcerated. So the prisoners are negotiable.
Once again, the lesson learned by the Islamofascists is that terror pays.
133 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:58:34am |
135 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 3:59:36am |
re: #128 soxfan4life
How soon until Jimmy Carter comes out in support of this move?
It was the asshole's birthday yesterday.
136 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:01:01am |
re: #132 Spare O'Lake
Once again, the lesson learned by the Islamofascists is that terror pays.
On its face, maybe. But the more subtle, destructive lesson that will ultimately undermine the Palestinian cause is that the lives of the people don't matter. Their will be a backlash against that, sooner or later. How long do you you thing Palestinians are going to be willing to look over the border at prosperity, freedom and wealth, which they only get to see in person when they go to blow themselves up in a market?
137 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:01:17am |
138 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:03:29am |
Dofferent topic: Why can't my teenage girls get themselves going in the morning wothout constant exhortations? My son gets himself up, makes his lunch, gets his sports gear, has breakfast, grunts good-bye, and leaves. All without any encouragement. The girls? Always running late, always need to be reminded of the time...
139 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:04:21am |
re: #138 imp_62
Dofferent topic: Why can't my teenage girls get themselves going in the morning wothout constant exhortations? My son gets himself up, makes his lunch, gets his sports gear, has breakfast, grunts good-bye, and leaves. All without any encouragement. The girls? Always running late, always need to be reminded of the time...
Have you considered stepping back and letting them suffer the consequences?
140 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:04:39am |
141 | Jimmah Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:05:34am |
re: #111 iceweasel
No way, damn you...I've seen that, and I can't unsee it. No way am I clicking that!
re: #105 Jimmah
Here, we have to do this. And I have this courtesy of sagehen too, come to think of it.
re: #111 iceweasel
No way, damn you...I've seen that, and I can't unsee it. No way am I clicking that!
re: #105 Jimmah
Here, we have to do this. And I have this courtesy of sagehen too, come to think of it.
I would have posted the Barak Obama song by 'Dutch' but I've been playing that a bit too much lately, so - something else , not as hilariously cheesy, but close...
142 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:06:10am |
re: #139 MandyManners
Unfortunately, the consequence of a missed schoolbus is Dad driving when I should be going through my overnight email load. I threaten to make them walk, but they know I won't follow through if it is cold/wet/windy/they beg their daddy.
143 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:07:01am |
re: #140 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
'Cause boys are more responsible than girls.
(runs away laughing!)
In fact, it is because he detests conversation and realized a while ago the best way to avoid it is to do everything in a timely, efficient and complete manner.
145 | Spare O'Lake Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:08:45am |
re: #142 imp_62
Unfortunately, the consequence of a missed schoolbus is Dad driving when I should be going through my overnight email load. I threaten to make them walk, but they know I won't follow through if it is cold/wet/windy/they beg their daddy.
One thing is for sure, dad...it's all your fault.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA
146 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:09:03am |
re: #142 imp_62
Unfortunately, the consequence of a missed schoolbus is Dad driving when I should be going through my overnight email load. I threaten to make them walk, but they know I won't follow through if it is cold/wet/windy/they beg their daddy.
Well, there you go. Time to call their bluff and carry through with your threat?
147 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:09:33am |
re: #145 Spare O'Lake
Tell me about it. BTW are you always this hyper so early in the morning lol?
148 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:10:31am |
re: #146 MandyManners
Well, there you go. Time to call their bluff and carry through with your threat?
And live with knowing my babies are getting wet or cold? They know it is never going to happen. One day though... POW! To the moon...
149 | sagehen Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:11:35am |
re: #138 imp_62
Dofferent topic: Why can't my teenage girls get themselves going in the morning wothout constant exhortations? My son gets himself up, makes his lunch, gets his sports gear, has breakfast, grunts good-bye, and leaves. All without any encouragement. The girls? Always running late, always need to be reminded of the time...
Clearly they're not getting enough sleep. The need their curfew/bedtime moved up half an hour for each time they can't manage a morning.
(alternatively, if they're the kind of girls for whom this would be "punishment"... muse aloud that jeans and t-shirts and no makeup and messy hair is the fastest way to get going in the morning. Hey, if they don't have time to get spiffy, then they just don't have time.)
150 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:13:44am |
re: #149 sagehen
Clearly they're not getting enough sleep. The need their curfew/bedtime moved up half an hour for each time they can't manage a morning.
(alternatively, if they're the kind of girls for whom this would be "punishment"... muse aloud that jeans and t-shirts and no makeup and messy hair is the fastest way to get going in the morning. Hey, if they don't have time to get spiffy, then they just don't have time.)
The eldest is certainly not getting enough sleep. She is working hard to keep her grades up while she applies to college, and it is hard to argue with her commitment. If she were up messaging or on the phone it would be easy to take a hard tack, but she is working really hard. The youngest is just getting into a bad pattern, so I do have to take some remedial action.
151 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:14:17am |
152 | Spare O'Lake Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:15:29am |
re: #147 imp_62
Tell me about it. BTW are you always this hyper so early in the morning lol?
The fucking Islamofascists do that to me. One look at the morning ME news usually puts me on the ceiling.
153 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:15:35am |
re: #151 MandyManners
And their bombastic personalities.
They have a tendency to be very expansive in a crowd.
154 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:15:59am |
re: #148 imp_62
And live with knowing my babies are getting wet or cold? They know it is never going to happen. One day though... POW! To the moon...
Wet and cold for a few hours v. aggravating the snot out of you for how many years?
At least they are within walking distance. I have to drive close to 50 miles round trip to get The Kid to school. I found one way to cut down on the time at home was to have him brush his teeth and take his medicine in the car.
155 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:16:54am |
re: #152 Spare O'Lake
The fucking Islamofascists do that to me. One look at the morning ME news usually puts me on the ceiling.
You have to ease into it. Nobody can take a full dose of ME news before the caffeine hits their system. Paper, email, LGF, then the hard news. Your system can't take the shock otherwise.
156 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:18:04am |
re: #154 MandyManners
Wet and cold for a few hours v. aggravating the snot out of you for how many years?
At least they are within walking distance. I have to drive close to 50 miles round trip to get The Kid to school. I found one way to cut down on the time at home was to have him brush his teeth and take his medicine in the car.
50 miles is definitely a major bummer. Are you in the States and driving your kid to Canada for school??
157 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:18:37am |
re: #141 Jimmah
I would have posted the Barak Obama song by 'Dutch' but I've been playing that a bit too much lately, so - something else , not as hilariously cheesy, but close...
Oh yeah? Take THIS!
159 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:20:48am |
re: #158 MandyManners
I have to stop with the puns here.
Aw, already? It was a big suicide bomber pun blowout!
160 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:20:55am |
re: #156 imp_62
50 miles is definitely a major bummer. Are you in the States and driving your kid to Canada for school??
Nah. Just from our hamlet to his private school. The local public school is about five minutes away but, it ain't worth the convenience.
161 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:21:22am |
162 | Spare O'Lake Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:21:55am |
re: #155 imp_62
You have to ease into it. Nobody can take a full dose of ME news before the caffeine hits their system. Paper, email, LGF, then the hard news. Your system can't take the shock otherwise.
You have no idea. I need to stop caring so much about Israel. ///
163 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:23:41am |
re: #162 Spare O'Lake
You have no idea. I need to stop caring so much about Israel. ///
I care about the Jordyptians who want nothing else but to raise their families and get on with life. I especially care about the kids. Gosh, what a rotten fate to be born into that culture.
164 | gregb Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:25:59am |
165 | Jimmah Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:26:41am |
re: #157 iceweasel
Oh yeah? Take THIS!
You dropped the bomb there, ice-ski :) Don't think I'll ever be quite the same again...
166 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:27:42am |
re: #163 MandyManners
I care about the Jordyptians who want nothing else but to raise their families and get on with life. I especially care about the kids. Gosh, what a rotten fate to be born into that culture.
re: #162 Spare O'Lake
You have no idea. I need to stop caring so much about Israel. ///
I care deeply about Israel, and I feel very badly for the kids who think it is great entertainment to skip school to watch Hamas shoot mortars at civilians. But as a culture and society, the Palestinians have to step up and take responsibility. You can't just send your kids to camp and allow them to be indoctrinated in a life-denying fatalistic anti-Semitic anti-West political philosophy. Or to a school that denies those bits of history that you find inconvenient. That is the individual responsibility of every parent.
167 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:29:43am |
re: #164 gregb
Amusing ourselves to death by drowning in a sea of irrelevance.
[Link: img40.imageshack.us...]
I think Huxley won out.
168 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:31:20am |
re: #164 gregb
Amusing ourselves to death by drowning in a sea of irrelevance.
[Link: img40.imageshack.us...]
I think both Huxley and Orwell ended up correctly predicting the state of society today.
169 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:31:25am |
re: #166 imp_62
I care deeply about Israel, and I feel very badly for the kids who think it is great entertainment to skip school to watch Hamas shoot mortars at civilians. But as a culture and society, the Palestinians have to step up and take responsibility. You can't just send your kids to camp and allow them to be indoctrinated in a life-denying fatalistic anti-Semitic anti-West political philosophy. Or to a school that denies those bits of history that you find inconvenient. That is the individual responsibility of every parent.
I try to keep these things in mind just to remind me that, for all his nonsense, I have it good raising The Kid in freedom.
171 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:32:54am |
re: #168 imp_62
I think both Huxley and Orwell ended up correctly predicting the state of society today.
Does the state inflict pain on those who refuse to go along with the official line? Is information hidden from us?
172 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:33:18am |
re: #143 imp_62
In fact, it is because he detests conversation and realized a while ago the best way to avoid it is to do everything in a timely, efficient and complete manner.
Ahhh! Future engineer...
173 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:33:30am |
175 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:34:24am |
Speaking of The Kid, gotta' go roll him out.
176 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:35:28am |
re: #174 MandyManners
Not too sure about WAB using her dead dad as a talking point in Copenhagen.
Not a fan of that nickname for the First Lady. Sorry. Tacky.
177 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:35:47am |
re: #174 MandyManners
WAB?re: #171 MandyManners
Does the state inflict pain on those who refuse to go along with the official line? Is information hidden from us?
Pain... Not sure. Is information hidden? Certainly. And I do not say this in a conspiracy theory, black helicopter sense, but in a "the Iranians have a reactor we hae known about for years" sense.
178 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:36:31am |
re: #173 MandyManners
True but, only anarchy offers total freedom.
Total freedom is often prelude or pretext for a lack of freedom.
179 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:37:00am |
re: #177 imp_62
WAB?re: #171 MandyManners
Pain... Not sure. Is information hidden? Certainly. And I do not say this in a conspiracy theory, black helicopter sense, but in a "the Iranians have a reactor we hae known about for years" sense.
Couldn't intelligent people who follow the news figure that out for themselves before it's officially announced?
180 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:37:05am |
re: #172 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Ahhh! Future engineer...
In fact, you are probably correct! Are these persona;lity traits an indicator?
181 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:38:22am |
re: #178 imp_62
Total freedom is often prelude or pretext for a lack of freedom.
That's why I prefer negative liberty to positive liberty.
183 | Spare O'Lake Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:39:27am |
re: #163 MandyManners
I care about the Jordyptians who want nothing else but to raise their families and get on with life. I especially care about the kids. Gosh, what a rotten fate to be born into that culture.
Honestly, after all these years I have very little left inside me for them.
I just want the murderous sick twisted Islamofascist terrorist fucks to leave Israel alone in peace.
*pipe dream*
184 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:39:53am |
re: #179 MandyManners
Doubtful. I do believe there is plenty going on we just don't know about. In some cases, this is a function of national security. In others, a function of the patronizing nanny state. And before I am outed - yes, I am a slightly Libertarian leaning Federalist. But I do believe in a strong foreign policy component of federal government, and I believe that every country/people have a responsibility toward the international community.
185 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:40:34am |
re: #181 MandyManners
That's why I prefer negative liberty to positive liberty.
You'll have to explain after your school run.
186 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:41:23am |
re: #180 imp_62
When I am at an engineers home (I am a kitchen designer) I always have to say to the engineer...
"Arguing with an engineer is like mud wrestling with a pig. After a half hour, you're dirty, you're exhausted, you're sweaty, and you're frustrated. Only to look over and see that the pig has been enjoying it the whole time."
Of course, I do not say that to Muslim Engineers (not that I've ever met one)...
187 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:42:56am |
re: #186 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
When I am at an engineers home (I am a kitchen designer) I always have to say to the engineer...
"Arguing with an engineer is like mud wrestling with a pig. After a half hour, you're dirty, you're exhausted, you're sweaty, and you're frustrated. Only to look over and see that the pig has been enjoying it the whole time."
Of course, I do not say that to Muslim Engineers (not that I've ever met one)...
I will have to tell my son this one. And I will have to consult with you on kitchen redesign once the money is in place.
188 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:43:37am |
re: #182 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Good link - I added it to favorites.
189 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:43:47am |
re: #184 imp_62
But I do believe in a strong foreign policy component of federal government, and I believe that every country/people have a responsibility toward the international community.
If you add on to that, this little amendment...
"After we have taken care of ourselves..."
You'll have me completely on your side.
"I gotta take care of me and mine."
-Oh Brother, Where Art Thou
190 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:44:47am |
re: #183 Spare O'Lake
Honestly, after all these years I have very little left inside me for them.
I just want the murderous sick twisted Islamofascist terrorist fucks to leave Israel alone in peace.
*pipe dream*
Part of me thinks that one way that that will happen is for the people to get fed up with their privations and depravations.
191 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:44:54am |
re: #188 imp_62
Careful, there are hundreds of pictures there, each on genius in its Darwinism... you will come out bleary eyed four hours later...
192 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:45:47am |
re: #184 imp_62
Doubtful. I do believe there is plenty going on we just don't know about. In some cases, this is a function of national security. In others, a function of the patronizing nanny state. And before I am outed - yes, I am a slightly Libertarian leaning Federalist. But I do believe in a strong foreign policy component of federal government, and I believe that every country/people have a responsibility toward the international community.
I think a naiton's first priority is to its citizens.
193 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:46:16am |
re: #189 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
You'll have me completely on your side.
"I gotta take care of me and mine."
-Oh Brother, Where Art Thou
I think there is an ongoing dynamic between taking care of ourselves and others. Tending our foreign policy garden is as important as tending our domestic policy garden. If we are engaged with others, we can more accurately judge, and perhaps even guide, their intentions. Or, if they refuse engagement, blow them the f**k up, if necessary.
194 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:46:46am |
re: #185 imp_62
You'll have to explain after your school run.
The Constitution was framed around negative liberty but BHO thinks that was wrong, that positive liberty should reign.
195 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:47:44am |
re: #194 MandyManners
The Constitution was framed around negative liberty but BHO thinks that was wrong, that positive liberty should reign.
Two sides of the same coin that reflect the reality of human nature, methinks.
196 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:49:52am |
re: #195 imp_62
Two sides of the same coin that reflect the reality of human nature, methinks.
Negative liberty keeps the government from interfering in individual lives. Positive liberty promotes that interference.
197 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:50:31am |
re: #192 MandyManners
I think a naiton's first priority is to its citizens.
Agreed. That is the nature of the social contract. But inward-looking politics and policies do not serve the best interests of the citizenry. Even the founding fathers and early presidents had to recognize that when they dispatched representatives to France and England, and the Marines to the "shores of Tripoli".
199 | gregb Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:51:32am |
From the news this morning, I though this looked fishy. Both are copyrighted in 2009. So either:
a) Iran has been building like mad since January(?) when DigitalGlobe/GeoEye took the picture for Google
b) Google "erased" some of the pieces--there is some small pixelation off to the right of the two structures, but that could just be random edge integration--I wonder if they were asked to do so?
c) The Sept 09 Reuters pic is fake, but I don't think so.
200 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:51:46am |
re: #197 imp_62
Agreed. That is the nature of the social contract. But inward-looking politics and policies do not serve the best interests of the citizenry. Even the founding fathers and early presidents had to recognize that when they dispatched representatives to France and England, and the Marines to the "shores of Tripoli".
Oh, I'm no isolationist. But, I find abhorent the idea of conforming our laws to international laws.
201 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:53:09am |
re: #196 MandyManners
The only reason to elect a government is to allow it to promote certain elements of the welfare of the citizenry through the enactment of a set of laws, or legislated positive acts. The fact that government has grown to big, and legislators to blated with self-interest, is a separate problem.
203 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:55:16am |
re: #200 MandyManners
Oh, I'm no isolationist. But, I find abhorent the idea of conforming our laws to international laws.
Certain laws are universally acceptable and benefit our citizens and corporate interests abroad. I shouldn't confuse the UN with an acceptable framework of international law, however.
204 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:56:52am |
re: #199 gregb
From the news this morning, I though this looked fishy. Both are copyrighted in 2009. So either:
a) Iran has been building like mad since January(?) when DigitalGlobe/GeoEye took the picture for Google
b) Google "erased" some of the pieces--there is some small pixelation off to the right of the two structures, but that could just be random edge integration--I wonder if they were asked to do so?
c) The Sept 09 Reuters pic is fake, but I don't think so.[Link: www.bolcer.org...]
Oh, Iran undoubtedly has been a busy beaver.
Are beavers haram?
205 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:57:45am |
re: #199 gregb
From the news this morning, I though this looked fishy. Both are copyrighted in 2009. So either:
a) Iran has been building like mad since January(?) when DigitalGlobe/GeoEye took the picture for Google
b) Google "erased" some of the pieces--there is some small pixelation off to the right of the two structures, but that could just be random edge integration--I wonder if they were asked to do so?
c) The Sept 09 Reuters pic is fake, but I don't think so.[Link: www.bolcer.org...]
Google often responds to requests by governments to block or alter pictures of areas deemed to be sensitive for security reasons. No doubt the earlier picture is similar to the one intelligence analysts have been looking at for a while. Nice post on bolcer.org, though. Thanks.
206 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:57:58am |
Leopard and Zebra Print Snuggies are available now!
207 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:58:21am |
great spoof of the Chicago Olympics bid over at PJM...pretty funny
209 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 4:59:58am |
re: #201 imp_62
The only reason to elect a government is to allow it to promote certain elements of the welfare of the citizenry through the enactment of a set of laws, or legislated positive acts. The fact that government has grown to big, and legislators to blated with self-interest, is a separate problem.
That government is best which governs least.
210 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:00:45am |
re: #209 MandyManners
That government is best which governs least.
I agree. We might disagree over the acceptable "least", though. But not by much :)
211 | Taqyia2Me Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:01:08am |
re: #209 MandyManners
That government is best which governs least.
...and sticks to its constitutional mandates...
212 | TheRealThing Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:02:31am |
Little time this morning and yes I am new. Still do not understand the rather clear group attacks on singled out posters. Seems not conductive to even handed back and forth debate. Just my take on it as an new poster. Makes it a bit scary to enter the discussions.
213 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:04:04am |
re: #203 imp_62
Certain laws are universally acceptable and benefit our citizens and corporate interests abroad. I shouldn't confuse the UN with an acceptable framework of international law, however.
One example of an acceptable international law is the treaty that allows for the retrieval of kids who are taken by a non-custodial parent to another nation. In the U.S., the states usually label it the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
214 | Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:05:11am |
I've been spending the whole morning cooking for the Sukkot holiday which starts here in a few hours. So far I have made:
Brisket
Gefilte fish
Chicken soup (still have to make the noodles & matzah balls)
Stuffed cabbage lasagna
Sweet potato casserole (like sweet potato pie w/o the crust)
Pasta salad with olives
And now, I'm pooped.
My son-in-law is doing the dishes and mopping the floor.
My daughter has promised to stop complaining and just enjoy herself for the rest of the holiday.
Tonight we are having a bunch of guests in the sukkah in honor of my grandson's "Shalom Zachor" a festive gathering for a newborn son's first Sabbath.
215 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:05:20am |
re: #212 TheRealThing
Little time this morning and yes I am new. Still do not understand the rather clear group attacks on singled out posters. Seems not conductive to even handed back and forth debate. Just my take on it as an new poster. Makes it a bit scary to enter the discussions.
Ahh, this place is no worse (and in many ways better) than other forums you might belong to! Hop in, state an opinion, defend it, enjoy the dialogue. It's a decent group of people with good hearts - except me. I'm pretty heartless.
Welcome, enjoy.
216 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:05:23am |
re: #210 imp_62
I agree. We might disagree over the acceptable "least", though. But not by much :)
Totalitarianism is based on positive liberty.
217 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:06:17am |
re: #211 Taqyia2Me
...and sticks to its constitutional mandates...
The Interstate Commerce Clause has been twisted to the point that I doubt Jefferson, et al., would recognize it.
218 | Mad Prophet Ludwig Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:06:34am |
re: #214 Alouette
I've been spending the whole morning cooking for the Sukkot holiday which starts here in a few hours. So far I have made:
Brisket
Gefilte fish
Chicken soup (still have to make the noodles & matzah balls)
Stuffed cabbage lasagna
Sweet potato casserole (like sweet potato pie w/o the crust)
Pasta salad with olivesAnd now, I'm pooped.
My son-in-law is doing the dishes and mopping the floor.
My daughter has promised to stop complaining and just enjoy herself for the rest of the holiday.
Tonight we are having a bunch of guests in the sukkah in honor of my grandson's "Shalom Zachor" a festive gathering for a newborn son's first Sabbath.
YUM!
219 | Fat Bastard Vegetarian Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:06:40am |
re: #212 TheRealThing
Little time this morning and yes I am new. Still do not understand the rather clear group attacks on singled out posters. Seems not conductive to even handed back and forth debate. Just my take on it as an new poster. Makes it a bit scary to enter the discussions.
Mob rule, dude(tte)...
/
220 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:06:50am |
re: #214 Alouette
I've been spending the whole morning cooking for the Sukkot holiday which starts here in a few hours. So far I have made:
Brisket
Gefilte fish
Chicken soup (still have to make the noodles & matzah balls)
Stuffed cabbage lasagna
Sweet potato casserole (like sweet potato pie w/o the crust)
Pasta salad with olivesAnd now, I'm pooped.
My son-in-law is doing the dishes and mopping the floor.
My daughter has promised to stop complaining and just enjoy herself for the rest of the holiday.
Tonight we are having a bunch of guests in the sukkah in honor of my grandson's "Shalom Zachor" a festive gathering for a newborn son's first Sabbath.
Mazal tov on the grandson. I have yet to do my butcher run to pick up my order. Please provide recipe for stuffed cabbage lasagna.
221 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:07:27am |
re: #214 Alouette
I've been spending the whole morning cooking for the Sukkot holiday which starts here in a few hours. So far I have made:
Brisket
Gefilte fish
Chicken soup (still have to make the noodles & matzah balls)
Stuffed cabbage lasagna
Sweet potato casserole (like sweet potato pie w/o the crust)
Pasta salad with olivesAnd now, I'm pooped.
My son-in-law is doing the dishes and mopping the floor.
My daughter has promised to stop complaining and just enjoy herself for the rest of the holiday.
Tonight we are having a bunch of guests in the sukkah in honor of my grandson's "Shalom Zachor" a festive gathering for a newborn son's first Sabbath.
Mazel tov!
(Save some for me!)
222 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:08:21am |
re: #216 MandyManners
Totalitarianism is based on positive liberty.
Eh. Not sure I agree with that. Oversimplification of very complicated psycho-social realities. We should meet irl for a cup of coffee, scones and a chat!
224 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:08:46am |
it's naive to think the OGs in Chicago would not open the door to monumental corruption, cost over runs that the citizens will have to pay off...and they don't want the Games in big numbers
[Link: www.salon.com...]
225 | MandyManners Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:09:33am |
re: #222 imp_62
Eh. Not sure I agree with that. Oversimplification of very complicated psycho-social realities. We should meet irl for a cup of coffee, scones and a chat!
A government that is based on the philosophy of getting into your life in order to help you is also one that can severely limit you.
226 | Taqyia2Me Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:10:02am |
re: #217 MandyManners
The Interstate Commerce Clause has been twisted to the point that I doubt Jefferson, et al., would recognize it.
Career politicians were also most probably one of the primary reasons to declare independence from England.
227 | Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:10:30am |
re: #225 MandyManners
A government that is based on the philosophy of getting into your life in order to help you is also one that can severely limit you.
Intrusiveness is bad, mmkay? Most people don't like it when other individuals butt into their private affairs; why should the government be any different?
228 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:10:37am |
re: #225 MandyManners
A government that is based on the philosophy of getting into your life in order to help you is also one that can severely limit you.
"Can" = "must". That is why we vote and have the right to protest and pubic assembly.
229 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:11:35am |
re: #228 imp_62
"Can"
="must". That is why we vote and have the right to protest and pubic assembly.
Hmmm. should be a "not equal to" symbol. sorry
230 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:12:54am |
re: #227 thedopefishlives
Intrusiveness is bad, mmkay? Most people don't like it when other individuals butt into their private affairs; why should the government be any different?
I would like to know that the government reserves the right to positively interfere with my neighbor's plans to do something bad. Especially to me, my kids, my home.
231 | Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:13:02am |
232 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:13:25am |
re: #226 Taqyia2Me
Career politicians were also most probably one of the primary reasons to declare independence from England.
How the worm has turned on that one, huh?
233 | Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:13:57am |
Another "not equal to" symbol (but must be rendered in HTML
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234 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:14:05am |
re: #214 Alouette
Serious about the recipe request, Alouette! Please?
235 | Taqyia2Me Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:14:35am |
238 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:16:22am |
re: #230 imp_62
I would like to know that the government reserves the right to positively interfere with my neighbor's plans to do something bad. Especially to me, my kids, my home.
civil law and a justice system seem socially appropriate for the govt to handle, I think
239 | gregb Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:16:53am |
re: #223 MandyManners
WAB looks smashing in that yellow dress.
Also smashing in this pic, in a vicbeckham, cherinmoonstruck kind of way.
[Link: www.punditandpundette.com...]
[Link: www.sugarscape.com...]
[Link: www.imdb.com...]
240 | reine.de.tout Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:16:57am |
re: #206 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Leopard and Zebra Print Snuggies are available now!
The show on Tuesday was a gimmick, sure, but also a real effort to introduce new colors and styles that included animal prints, tie-dye, camouflage, a “luxury microplush” and — in a possible stroke of marketing genius — college logos.
Also shown were Snuggies for children and dogs.
241 | Taqyia2Me Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:17:06am |
re: #236 imp_62
I like your avatar!
Thank you very much! I like yours as well, goes nicely with the 'imp' part of your nic!
242 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:17:08am |
re: #238 albusteve
civil law and a justice system seem socially appropriate for the govt to handle, I think
As long as it is done with the lightest possible touch. Which, unfortunately, it is not.
243 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:17:46am |
re: #241 Taqyia2Me
Thank you very much! I like yours as well, goes nicely with the 'imp' part of your nic!
I've been told the shoe fits.
245 | Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:20:14am |
STUFFED CABBAGE LASAGNA
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. rice
1 large head cabbage
1/2 c. dry red wine
1 large onion
5 garlic cloves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Prepare rice by cooking in 2 c. water.
Chop onion and garlic and saute in olive oil. Crumble meat and fry together with the onion and garlic until meat is browned. Add canned tomatoes and wine; cook for about 10 minutes.
Slice cabbage.
In a lasagna pan, layer in this order:
1 layer meat sauce
1 layer cooked rice
1 layer cabbage slices
Repeat, and end with a layer of meat sauce.
Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
This is an alternative to stuffed cabbage because I don't have the patience to roll individual cabbage leaves.
246 | reine.de.tout Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:21:32am |
re: #212 TheRealThing
Little time this morning and yes I am new. Still do not understand the rather clear group attacks on singled out posters. Seems not conductive to even handed back and forth debate. Just my take on it as an new poster. Makes it a bit scary to enter the discussions.
Can be a bit scary.
Grow a thick skin.
Follow the rules (posted underneath each main post).
Don't be an idiot, except if you're spacejesus.
It will be OK.
247 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:21:38am |
re: #245 Alouette
Thanks! Copied to Word already. Maybe I will call it "Unstuffed Cabbage".
248 | reine.de.tout Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:22:23am |
re: #245 Alouette
STUFFED CABBAGE LASAGNA
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 lb. ground beef
1 c. rice
1 large head cabbage
1/2 c. dry red wine
1 large onion
5 garlic cloves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oilPrepare rice by cooking in 2 c. water.
Chop onion and garlic and saute in olive oil. Crumble meat and fry together with the onion and garlic until meat is browned. Add canned tomatoes and wine; cook for about 10 minutes.Slice cabbage.
In a lasagna pan, layer in this order:
1 layer meat sauce
1 layer cooked rice
1 layer cabbage slices
Repeat, and end with a layer of meat sauce.Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
This is an alternative to stuffed cabbage because I don't have the patience to roll individual cabbage leaves.
Can I have it for the cookbook?
249 | Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:22:26am |
forgot to add: cabbage should be softened first by microwaving or cooking for about 15 minutes before preparing the recipe (do this while cooking the rice)
250 | Vicious Michigan Union Thug Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:22:43am |
251 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:22:48am |
re: #245 Alouette
And you don't use raisins! I want to come to your house for lunch tomorrow.
252 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:23:46am |
re: #248 reine.de.tout
Are you really putting together a kosher/Jewish cookbook? We should have a blogsite to collect and exchange recipes.
253 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:25:59am |
snippets of some of the usual blather to buy the OGs...same old stuff they always say...nothing new here except the epic cronyism factor hidden in the words
[Link: news.yahoo.com...]
254 | reine.de.tout Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:28:10am |
re: #252 imp_62
Are you really putting together a kosher/Jewish cookbook? We should have a blogsite to collect and exchange recipes.
It is an LGF cookbook, and includes kosher/Jewish recipes among others.
It's Volume 2.
volume 1 was issued earlier this year.
Click my nic - and go to the cookbook blog. There's a link there for Volume 1, if you want to check it out and maybe even buy it!
Volume 2 is in the works as we speak.
255 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:30:12am |
Less than a year into his presidency, this is a remarkable and widespread loss of confidence in the president’s handling of national security. This should actually come as no surprise.
[Link: www.commentarymagazine.com...]
Afghanistan is slipping away from BO and the people know it...he is in his CYA mode and our people over there are dying
256 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:31:01am |
re: #254 reine.de.tout
Groovy. I will check on it after I get back from the butcher and bagel run. Luckily, my wife made challah and baked cakes. Also lucky to be invited out tomorrow lunch (even if it won't be as good as Alouette's/Babushka's)
257 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:32:24am |
re: #254 reine.de.tout
It is an LGF cookbook, and includes kosher/Jewish recipes among others.
It's Volume 2.
volume 1 was issued earlier this year.
Click my nic - and go to the cookbook blog. There's a link there for Volume 1, if you want to check it out and maybe even buy it!Volume 2 is in the works as we speak.
I lost my famed pimento cheese dip recipe, and my sister never sent me her copy...bummer
258 | reine.de.tout Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:33:13am |
re: #257 albusteve
I lost my famed pimento cheese dip recipe, and my sister never sent me her copy...bummer
:-(
If you can get it from her, there's still a small window where I can add it!
259 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:36:27am |
I can no longer delay hopping on my trusty bicycle and doing some errands. BBL.
260 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:38:35am |
Canadian nanny state...now it's mandatory ski helmets
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
261 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:40:26am |
re: #258 reine.de.tout
:-(
If you can get it from her, there's still a small window where I can add it!
I have two sister conspiring against me...we all make it every year but suddenly nobody has the recipe?...I'll keep looking, thanks
262 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:45:23am |
re: #260 albusteve
Canadian nanny state...now it's mandatory ski helmets
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
The cost of cleaning up the brains and blood from the snow justify the law.
264 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:47:20am |
re: #262 imp_62
The cost of cleaning up the brains and blood from the snow justify the law.
it's intrusive and hypocritical
265 | shutdown Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:49:30am |
re: #264 albusteve
it's intrusive and hypocritical
So is a ski pole through the ear!
Anyway, intrusive - maybe. Hypocritical? Why, Because legislators get to go to Cabinet sessions without protective gear?
267 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:50:24am |
re: #265 imp_62
So is a ski pole through the ear!
Anyway, intrusive - maybe. Hypocritical? Why, Because legislators get to go to Cabinet sessions without protective gear?
I'll let you figure it out
268 | albusteve Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:52:51am |
cash for clunkers was a nice buzz on the taxpayers dime...now comes the hangover...sales are crashing, all according to plan I guess...so what was the point?
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
269 | Bubblehead II Fri, Oct 2, 2009 5:53:03am |
To early to go OT in the new thread so I will post it here.
Muslims Not 'Free of Being Mocked,' Danish Cartoonist Says
*snip*
"But Ibrahim Hooper, communications director for the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said the event was meant to rile Muslims."
Let the seething begin.
271 | Irish Rose Fri, Oct 2, 2009 6:26:08am |
re: #254 reine.de.tout
It is an LGF cookbook, and includes kosher/Jewish recipes among others.
It's Volume 2.
volume 1 was issued earlier this year.
Click my nic - and go to the cookbook blog. There's a link there for Volume 1, if you want to check it out and maybe even buy it!Volume 2 is in the works as we speak.
Are you still taking recipes for that, or no?
272 | scrubjay Fri, Oct 2, 2009 9:04:29am |
Obama loses the Chicago bid for the Olympics and biggest unemployment since 1983 announced today. Failures in both policy and influence. What a flop.
273 | iceweasel Fri, Oct 2, 2009 1:01:29pm |
re: #272 scrubjay
Obama loses the Chicago bid for the Olympics and biggest unemployment since 1983 announced today. Failures in both policy and influence. What a flop.
And if he'd succeeded, I somehow think you'd be banging on about "the Chicago way" and graft in Chicago, and complaining about the cost of his flight (and MO's) to the IOC. Those were yesterday's wingnut talking points, and the ones they were setting up to run with if he'd been successful.