1 Dante41  Tue, Oct 6, 2009 11:47:17pm

Evening, Lizards. Anyone up for some good copypasta horror?

2 Dark_Falcon  Tue, Oct 6, 2009 11:49:42pm

And with the OVernight thread up, its time for me to go to bed. Goodnight, all.

3 Dekar  Tue, Oct 6, 2009 11:53:57pm

Does this mean I should be asleep too?

4 Bear  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:00:35am

Wish I could hit the rack. However I might miss the southbound ferry. Boarding starts around 4 AM and have to be at terminal by 3AM. If I do not make it I would have to wait at least a week before another ferry came. Penalty of living on an island I guess.

5 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:00:37am
6 SpaceJesus  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:03:43am

fun reading:

[Link: www.conservapedia.com…]

7 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:04:25am

re: #3 Dekar

Probably.

8 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:04:27am

re: #4 Bear

Penalty of living on an island I guess.

Bonus? Pretty good defense against zombies. And before you go there, I already know what you’re gonna say, and I have the answer.

Pollute your shores with piranhas. Easy peasy.

9 Dante41  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:04:28am

Thats a no, then.

10 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:07:20am

Oh…and goodnight, Dark Falcon

11 Bear  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:07:29am

re: #8 Slumbering Behemoth

Good idea about the fish however I doubt they could survive the cold ocean water here.

12 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:09:54am

re: #9 Dante41

Sleep.

13 Dekar  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:17:09am

Thought I’d share what im listening to :)

Even better when you’re in Los Angeles

14 Jack Burton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:17:28am
15 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:18:35am

re: #11 Bear

Good idea about the fish however I doubt they could survive the cold ocean water here.

Oh, right. Like I don’t have multiple undead contingency plans up my various sleeves.

Cold ocean water is the problem? The fix is zombie piranha! Nope, scratch that. “Oh noes, the beachball hit the surf, I’ll go get… ARGGGLLFLARP!!” *gurgle-gurgle*. Stupid idea.

In know! Bearsharktopus to the rescue!

16 Bear  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:24:34am

re: #15 Slumbering Behemoth

The piranha would be a good idea for warmer waters. Don’t think the white shark would work either. Guess if zombies attack I am just sol. Though wonder about silver bullet or is that only good for vampires?

17 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:26:18am

re: #16 Bear

Silver bullets are for werewolves, dood. You are totally kicked out of the nerd club.
/

18 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:32:28am

re: #17 Slumbering Behemoth

Silver bullets are for werewolves, dood. You are totally kicked out of the nerd club.
/


Speaking of, how’s that upcoming episode of Fenway & the Behemoth coming along?

19 Cato the Elder  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:39:43am

Just a little thing…there are rumors whistling around…something about an undead accuser…an anony-mouse…a photog-phantom…a supremely self-righteous soi-disant brain-eating hater…a piggybacking poseur…an ideologue’s wet dream of a blogger…

…just hints…little whispers…as it were in-dick-a-shuns…

…that the real ID may soon appear.

Stay tuned.

20 TheMatrix31  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:40:46am

(216): Where the fuck is Rob at, he hasnt answered his phone in like 2 weeks.
(440): Dude Rob died 2 weeks ago wtf?
(216): Holy shit r u serious? How?
(440): Just kidding, but im pretty sure he boned your gf and doesnt want to talk to you.

21 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:44:32am

re: #18 Fenway_Nation

In a not so surprising plot twist, it turns out she was just an extremely hairy prostitute, and one of us is going down for an extremely stupid attempted murder charge.

But who? Tune in next week to find out…

22 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:46:47am

re: #21 Slumbering Behemoth

Either way, I think there’s ample background for an insanity plea.

23 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 12:50:46am

re: #22 Fenway_Nation

Either way, I think there’s ample background for an insanity plea.

We would be crazy not to take that angle of defense.

/wait, what?

24 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:01:51am
“You’re being fucking dramatic. You own a TV and an air mattress. That’s not exactly what I’d call “a lot to lose.”

from shitmydadsays.

25 Slumbering Behemoth Stinks  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:04:43am

T-Minus whenever it feels right.

JESUS ON THE DASHBOARD! OH YEAH!

Don’t worry, it’s coming..

26 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:08:32am

re: #24 theheat


Hey there, heat! Glad you’re liking that new-fangled blog o’mine.

27 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:16:05am

re: #26 Fenway_Nation

I really liked the orange train from the other night, plus I get the Reader’s Digest version of sports. Who knows, maybe you found your calling with your blog.

28 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:18:31am

Will airports screen for body signals?

One is a thermal imaging device that measures the temperature of a face. A screener would look for temperature changes — a possible stress response — as a person is asked questions.

Another device, an eye tracker, follows a person’s gaze, checks the amount of blinking and measures pupil dilation.

This is real Running Man type stuff. Mega-blinkers like Nancy Pelosi might find air travel difficult in the near future.

29 I Need A Bigger Gun  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:24:59am

re: #28 theheat

Will airports screen for body signals?


This is real Running Man type stuff. Mega-blinkers like Nancy Pelosi might find air travel difficult in the near future.

Nah. She’ll always have her broom. :)

30 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:29:34am

re: #27 theheat

The one in front of the ballpark? I thought that was a nice touch- the same photographer had similar pictures of Amtrak, Union Pacific and Metra commuter trains at the same spot at Joliet, but I liked those burly orange SD38’s alot better.

As for the Reader’s Digest recap of sports, I think alot of that has to do with the fact that I’m only able to catch most games of interest (to me, at least) on the radio.

31 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:29:50am

re: #29 I Need A Bigger Gun

But does the broom ever need to stop to refuel between Washington D.C. and California? That’s the burning question.

32 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:30:13am

Hi. 10:30 AM here in Israel and 5:30 PM (tomorrow) Down Under where my son is currently enjoying his honeymoon.

My grandkids stayed up till 11:30 last night and then got up at 6:00 this morning and trashed the house while the adults were asleep.

I managed to clean up most of the mess before my daughter got up, but she still freaked out.

33 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:34:07am

re: #30 Fenway_Nation

Yes, that one. It’s an awesome photo. Some of the train pics from that site are really top drawer artsy stuff.

As far as catching up on sports, I don’t even have time to slog through all my trade journals. I found some from four and five months ago still in their wrapper. As far as sports go, I like all the relevant stuff quick-and-dirty. Sometimes I leave Sports Center on the for background noise and get caught up, but lately I’ve hardly even turned on the TV. The last major thing I watched was the Klitschko fight, and I can’t think of anything of note since. I was halfway trying to follow boxing this year, and I’ve failed miserably at that.

Working sucks. But it beats the alternative.

34 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:38:43am

re: #33 theheat

But it beats the alternative.

Blogging?

/ducks

Thanks for reminding me- I gotta try and track down a suitable image for today.

35 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:41:27am

re: #34 Fenway_Nation

Suitable image? How about something rusty or deco?
//hint hint

36 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:50:28am

re: #35 theheat

Again with the rust…

I’ll have to see if I can track down that blogger who was doing a pretty comprehensive job documenting Mexico’s newly-privatized railroads.

37 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 1:52:35am

re: #36 Fenway_Nation

Or, something along these lines. I dig on those old streamlined models.

38 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:11:36am

re: #14 ArchangelMichael

Sleep.

39 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:13:21am

re: #37 theheat

I’ll see if I can scare up a Buddliner or something for tomorrow.

40 Mardukhai  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:15:08am

re: #17 Slumbering Behemoth

Silver bullets are for werewolves, dood. You are totally kicked out of the nerd club.
/

Not if you’ve been watching True Blood on HBO.

41 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:16:37am

re: #40 Mardukhai

Historically, crosses, wooden stakes, and garlic are for vampires. Silver is for werewolves. With zombies, you gotta take the heads off.

42 Bear  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:16:58am

Trains!
Beauty was SP’s 4400 series as 4449. Then the sound of a cab forward pulling a loaded string up grade. The explosive bark of the exhaust. WOW!!

43 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:17:36am

re: #42 Bear

You need to scoot your seat closer over to Fenway to gossip ;-)

44 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:18:26am

Down with both major political parties, Pffibbittith!

45 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:20:06am

re: #6 spacejesus

fun reading:

[Link: www.conservapedia.com…]

Favourited. Damn that was sweet.

46 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:23:44am

re: #42 Bear


Cab Forwards? Way before my time, Bear. I did get to see Daylight #4449 under steam on her way back from northern California to Portland, Ore a few years ago. Burlington Northern-Santa Fe had an almost-new General Electric C44-9W trailing the Daylight in case anything went wrong. It’s number?

4449.

47 Bear  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:28:09am

re: #46 Fenway_Nation

My first job was in the shops working on the steamers. So for me diesels are fine in boats, ships, trucks, and autos but NOT pulling trains. Steam is king.

48 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:28:11am

re: #45 iceweasel

Conservapedia: Where they argue about homosexual penguins.

49 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:30:47am

re: #47 Bear

Steam is king.

Won’t somebody think of the children carbon footprint!?

50 Sloppy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:35:34am

Re: #46, Fenway Nation

If you like train art, a guy named John Bromley (I think), who was with U.P. last I knew, has done several nifty paintings.

51 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:39:06am

re: #50 Sloppy


Thanks- I’ll have to look into that.

52 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:40:24am

re: #48 theheat

Conservapedia: Where they argue about homosexual penguins.

Actual Conservapedia entry: Unicorn

he Unicorn is likely purely a mythical beast, commonly depicted as resembling a white horse with a single horn grown out of its forehead.
(snip)

The word “unicorn” is included in the text of the King James translation of The Bible nine times[4]. Many other versions translate the ancient texts differently.

Popular opinion is that Unicorns are mythical, however some young earth believing Christian apologists have advanced various arguments that the biblical Unicorn was not a fantasy animal and that the animal did not have one horn. [5] In the original texts, unicorns go by the Hebrew name Re-em whereas the Greek Septuagint used the word monokeros, meaning “one-horned”.[6] The English word “unicorn” is derived from the Latin, ūnicornis, also meaning “one-horned”.

While popularly characterized as a horned member of the horse baramin, it is likely that the “unicorn” was actually quite un-horselike. One recognized theory is that “unicorn” actually refers to a rhinoceros, and a growing number of Creation researchers are theorizing that the unicorn was actually a member of the ceratopsian baramin. However no fossil evidence of unicorns has been found to date.[6] In the past, narwhal tusks, with their distinctive spiraled shape, have often been mistaken for or inaccurately advanced as unicorn horns.

Shorter stupidpedia: Unicorns exists, this I knoe/becuz teh Bible tole me so

53 Sloppy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:41:56am

Re #51 - Fenway Nation

You’re welcome. U.P. HQ in Omaha probably would be the best place to start looking.

54 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:45:30am

Aw shoot…one more blog pimp before I go to bed, since some of the ‘target demographic’ is present.

Not Another New England Sports Blog! Because Timely, Informed Commentary is Overrated!

55 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:49:01am

re: #52 iceweasel

and a growing number of Creation researchers are theorizing that the unicorn was actually a member of the ceratopsian baramin.

Well, you nay-saying liberal, there’s your proof. See, your problem is you pick and choose which science to apply.
//

BTW, I want to know where the sign-up roster is for that growing number of creation researchers (oxymoron). Notice Creation is capitalized. They love that random capitalization thing.

56 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:50:03am

re: #53 Sloppy

A company artist? That must be a pretty sweet gig.

57 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:51:11am

re: #54 Fenway_Nation

Rusty cargo cars on teh blog. Thumbs up.

58 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:52:15am

Conservapedia: Most viewed articles

Most viewed pages
Main Page 5,604,202
Atheism 4,791,175
Homosexuality 3,387,903
Barack Hussein Obama 1,191,445
Wikipedia 798,085
Essay:Conservapedia’s Law 736,154
Sarah Palin 706,218
Adolf Hitler 671,102
Liberal 599,358
Examples of Bias in Wikipedia

Wikipedia, most viewed articles (for august 2009)
# 6,193,432 [ 3.31 %]: Special:Search (+ 210,339 subpage hits per day)
# 5,339,913 [ 2.86 %]: Main Page (+ 28,755 redirect hits per day)
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# 266,947 [ 0.14 %]: Search (incl. cropped searches – software?)
# 131,508 [ 0.07 %]: 2009 flu pandemic by country (+ 629 redirect hits per day)
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# 112,449 [ 0.06 %]: Wiki (+ 311 redirect hits per day)
# 103,027 [ 0.06 %]: Special:Watchlist (+ 1,103 subpage hits per day)
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# 61,575 [ 0.03 %]: District 9 (+ 351 redirect hits per day)
# 59,096 [ 0.03 %]: Deaths in 2009 (+ 6,864 r

59 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:52:51am

re: #57 theheat

I thought you wanted everything rust-hued.

The terrain is a kind of rust-ish color…does that count?

60 Sloppy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:54:30am

Re: 56, Fenway Nation

Last I knew, John was in the U.P. PR operation. The painting was sort of a sideline. I used to work for the ad agency representing U.P. and got to know him slightly at the time of the U.P.-S.P.-W.P. merger. He was with W.P. then, as I recall. Very good painter and a nice fellow.

61 Cannadian Club Akbar  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:55:39am

I just woke up. But Marco Rubio (running for Senate in Florida) is gonna be inside my little radio box. I called the little radio and asked if they could ask him to explain the creationism vs. evolution. I will report back after a bit. Or you can listen
[Link: www.970wfla.com…]
I’ll be back.

62 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:56:55am

re: #60 Sloppy

Ah- OK. I thought maybe he was comissioned by the railway or something. Wonder if he did anything along those lines with the Western Pacific while it was still around.

63 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:57:45am

re: #58 iceweasel

Conservapedia:
Most viewed pages
1. Main Page 5,604,202
1. Atheism 4,791,175
2. Homosexuality 3,387,903
3. Barack Hussein Obama 1,191,445

The top three (excluding the home page) is a chilling indicator of their mental and social hangups. I’m almost pleased to say, I’m number one on their list. That must make me Conservapedia’s Most Wanted.

BTW - are atheists allowed to have unicorns?

64 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 2:59:34am

Conservapedia’s proposed debate topics— a selection:

Was Jesus born in the right time and place?

If Jesus were alive to day, where on the political spectrum would he fall?

Should all access to Conservapedia be banned on Sundays?

What is sufficient proof that Obama is a Muslim?

Why is homosexuality so bad?

You think these Phd’s are nuts?

Crusades… Good or Bad?

Which is a more powerful ideology, Islam or Communism?

Should people genetically engineer a cure for homosexuality?

Why did God place most of the world’s oil in politically unstable places?

Does Darwinian natural selection suggest that bigotry is a necessary self-defense mechanism?

Why are God’s works always questioned?

Is Rap music torture?

65 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:01:28am

Not much rust, but here’s a streamliner for you , theheat.

66 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:02:30am

re: #64 iceweasel

And your problem with these intellectual quandaries is what, exactly?
//

Look, I just wanted my damned unicorn.

67 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:03:59am

re: #63 theheat

The top three (excluding the home page) is a chilling indicator of their mental and social hangups. I’m almost pleased to say, I’m number one on their list. That must make me Conservapedia’s Most Wanted.

BTW - are atheists allowed to have unicorns?

heh. I’m also number one on their list. You’re going to love what I just found over there. Stand by!

(PS, apparently we are, so long as we get them from Obama and promise not to ride them on Sunday)

69 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:06:16am

re: #65 Fenway_Nation

Oh, that’s a beauty. Those vented panels above the “Maine-Eastern” panels on the engine, are those stainless steel? They look like they have some surface rust. Maybe it’s just the angle, or back lighting.

70 Sloppy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:08:03am

Re: 62 - Fenway Nation

I’m fairly sure he did some W.P. scenes before the merger. We’re talking about several years ago; he might be retired by now, as I am.

71 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:10:33am

Why iz Johnny an atheist, Conservapedia? Do tell.

In regards to the causes of atheism, there are a number of reasonable explanations for atheism:

* Moral depravity: The history of the atheist community and various studies regarding the atheist community point to moral depravity being a causal factor for atheism. In addition, there is the historical matter of deceit being used in a major way to propagate atheism from the time of Charles Darwin onward. Also, Bible exegesis points to the moral depravity of atheists. Moral depravity is certainly one of the prime causes of atheism.

* Rebellion: Atheism stems from a deliberate choice to ignore the reality of God’s existence

* Superficiality: Noted ex-atheist and psychologist Dr. Paul Vitz has stated that he had superficial reasons for becoming an atheist such as the desire to be accepted by his Stanford professors who were united in disbelief regarding God.[3]

* Error: Some argue that atheism partly stems from a failure to fairly and judiciously consider the facts [4]

* Poor relationship with father: Some argue that a troubled/non-existent relationship with a father may influence one of the causes of atheism.

*Scientism: Science has in many ways become a new God.

Glad we got that cleared up.

72 rwdflynavy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:11:34am

re: #63 theheat

BTW - are atheists allowed to have unicorns?

No, only sekrit mooslims from kenya.
//

73 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:12:40am

re: #69 theheat

Might be just the lighting playing tricks on you. Maine Eastern’s parent company, New Jersey Based Morristown & Erie, apparently specializes in rescuing vintage passenger equipment from the scrapheap before meticulously restoring it and running it on their own family of railways if they’re having VIPs charter them…

74 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:15:17am

re: #71 iceweasel

there are a number of reasonable explanations

Their definition of reasonable is highly suspicious. Ever think about while you’re sleeping and dreaming of owning your own unicorn, they’re hating your guts?

75 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:15:57am

re: #70 Sloppy

Re: 62 - Fenway Nation

I’m fairly sure he did some W.P. scenes before the merger. We’re talking about several years ago; he might be retired by now, as I am.

OK, thanks Sloppy- I see a few more prints of his work on this site- it’s categorized by railroad depicted, not artist.

76 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:17:57am

re: #73 Fenway_Nation

I found an old, outdated site about the California Zephyr trains, and it tracked where a lot of the old cars were until year 2000. Some pics won’t load, and a lot of the links are broken, but it’s a pretty neat little site.

77 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:18:02am

Are You a Liberal?

Conservapedia has the scorecard. Give yourself a point for each entry that sounds familiar. Take a celebratory drink for those in bold. Give yourself two points if you have no idea what the fuck they’re talking about.

[Link: lefarkins.blogspot.com…]

I liked these:
12. preference for obscenity and profanity

14. over-reliance on mockery

That’s two drinks already for me. I’m pretty certain I’d be unconscious before I got through this list.

78 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:19:23am

OK- I really should be getting to bed…some 20 minutes after I announced I was going to bed.

G’nite!

/super-swear this time!

79 soxfan4life  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:22:50am

re: #78 Fenway_Nation

Good night Fenway.

80 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:24:31am

re: #78 Fenway_Nation

Goodnight, o purveyor of train pr0n!

81 Fenway_Nation  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:25:40am

re: #79 soxfan4life

G’nite soxfan4life!

Thanks for the welcome diversions that prevented me from leaving some 25 minutes earlier, sloppy, theheat and bear!

82 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:25:48am

Good Morning LGF.

83 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:31:00am

re: #78 Fenway_Nation

Rusty dreams.

84 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:41:36am

re: #77 iceweasel

Yes, I’d pass out if it were a drinking game. I’m surprised they forgot that whole liberals waging a War on Christmas talking point.

Which reminds me, it’s already October. The WoC defenders ought to be in full rage mode before the end of the month, to get the jump on the holidays. If they wait until Thanksgiving, the sneaky liberals and sekrit Muslims may use that chance to cancel Christmas altogether. Anything’s possible with that Hitler-loving commie POTUS sitting in the WH.
//

85 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:46:00am

re: #84 theheat

Yes, I’d pass out if it were a drinking game. I’m surprised they forgot that whole liberals waging a War on Christmas talking point.

Which reminds me, it’s already October. The WoC defenders ought to be in full rage mode before the end of the month, to get the jump on the holidays. If they wait until Thanksgiving, the sneaky liberals and sekrit Muslims may use that chance to cancel Christmas altogether. Anything’s possible with that Hitler-loving commie POTUS sitting in the WH.
//

First, there’s the celebration of the Satanic holiday, Halloween, to deal with.

86 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:50:34am

re: #85 SixDegrees

First, there’s the celebration of the Satanic holiday, Halloween, to deal with.

The War on Christmas has already started this year— that is, the wailing that there is a war on Christmas. Some wingnut organisation sent out an email about it. Hang on and I’ll see if I can locate it…

87 Velvet Elvis  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:51:59am

Anything going on here before I pass out?

88 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:53:15am

Utter bastard.

Now that Jon Gosselin, the embattled dad formerly of TLC’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” is out of a job, his estranged wife says it seems he’s desperate enough to drain funds from their shared bank account.

Kate accuses Jon of draining their joint checking account.Kate Gosselin says he withdrew more than $200,000 from the couple’s joint bank account without authorization, leaving her with $1,000.

“He took $230,000 of the $231,000 we had,” the reality TV mom told NBC Monday. “I have a stack of bills. The last thing I wanted was to do this show and end up not being able to pay our bills.”

Marty Singer, a lawyer for Kate Gosselin, told People magazine that Jon Gosselin didn’t notify his ex-wife about the withdrawal before taking the money from their account last week, even though a court stipulated it must approve such transactions. Singer added that he expects Kate Gosselin’s family law attorney to go to court Monday to argue that Jon Gosselin be held in contempt.

The cash controversy comes on the heels of Jon Gosselin’s declaration that he wants off the show and he wants his kids off camera for good.

SNIP

One man, $200,000.00. One woman and eight kids, $1,000.00.

If I were the judge, I’d smack him upside his head with my gavel and give him 48 hours to return it all or face jail.

89 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:53:35am

re: #85 SixDegrees

And, believe me, I celebrate the hell out of Halloween. It’s my favorite holiday, for real. I watch horror movies, visit haunted houses, listen to old radio shows, decorate the house, try out all kinds of pumpkin recipes, see displays and artwork - it’s most definitely my month. From October 1st to November 1st I’m wringing it out, pedal to the metal, full-on Halloween.

For Christmas I usually put up lights and ornaments in the windows. And I see the Nutcracker every year, and try to catch The Messiah if it’s being performed live somewhere. I may be an atheist, but I like the music and decorations. The rest of it I try to ignore.

90 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:54:34am
91 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:55:01am

re: #88 MandyManners

It can’t be said strongly enough, the guy is an uberdouche. She isn’t much better, but he’s as low as they get.

92 Cannadian Club Akbar  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:55:06am

re: #88 MandyManners

Well, if she said it’s true, it must be? I call bullshit. They are both idiots.

93 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:57:06am

re: #89 theheat

And, believe me, I celebrate the hell out of Halloween. It’s my favorite holiday, for real. I watch horror movies, visit haunted houses, listen to old radio shows, decorate the house, try out all kinds of pumpkin recipes, see displays and artwork - it’s most definitely my month. From October 1st to November 1st I’m wringing it out, pedal to the metal, full-on Halloween.

For Christmas I usually put up lights and ornaments in the windows. And I see the Nutcracker every year, and try to catch The Messiah if it’s being performed live somewhere. I may be an atheist, but I like the music and decorations. The rest of it I try to ignore.

I usually try to catch the local broadcast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

For Halloween, that is.

94 Cannadian Club Akbar  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:57:40am

re: #93 SixDegrees

I usually try to catch the local broadcast of The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

For Halloween, that is.

Do ya bring toast?

95 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 3:59:41am

re: #90 Josephine

The Kid is all better, thanks to the modern miracle of medical science!

96 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:00:03am
97 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:00:31am

re: #91 theheat

It can’t be said strongly enough, the guy is an uberdouche. She isn’t much better, but he’s as low as they get.

Later in the article he claims to want to be friends. Whoal. You don’t do that to friends, let alone the mother of your eight children.

98 Cannadian Club Akbar  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:00:39am

re: #95 MandyManners

The Kid is all better, thanks to the modern miracle of medical science!

I like voodoo. That is why I keep extra chicken around.
/

99 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:00:44am

re: #90 Josephine

THANKS FOR ASKING!

100 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:00:44am
101 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:00:48am

re: #94 Cannadian Club Akbar

Do ya bring toast?

It isn’t quite the same watching in my family room.

102 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:01:04am
103 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:01:23am

re: #90 Josephine

We don’t know any of these people.

104 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:01:34am
105 Cannadian Club Akbar  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:01:45am

re: #101 SixDegrees

It isn’t quite the same watching in my family room.

Then what do you dunk in your beer?
/

106 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:02:21am

re: #100 theheat

I thought Irish Rose had the prayer lists now.

107 Cannadian Club Akbar  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:03:01am

Jon and Kate need to sell their organs and put the money in a trust for when all the kids are in rehab.

108 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:03:08am
109 Velvet Elvis  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:03:26am

re: #93 SixDegrees

110 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:03:36am

re: #90 Josephine


When I read Jamie Glazov’s recent blog post about female genital mutilation, I remembered Mandy’s righteous indignation at a guy here who claimed it was no worse than male circumcision. That was a memorable thread! I think that thread, and the infamous Easter/Pope thread, stand out most in my mind.

If it’s the thread I’m thinking of, you’re mischaracterising what ‘that guy’ said.

111 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:04:29am

re: #106 Ojoe

I thought Irish Rose had the prayer lists now.

She does. It’s a joke. theheat and I are both atheists.

112 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:05:05am
113 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:05:20am

re: #111 iceweasel

Oh. We will pray for you.
//

114 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:06:04am

re: #106 Ojoe

I was kidding. iceweasel is an atheist. She’d be the shittiest prayer list keeper upper in the whole world, except maybe for me.

For real, I think it’s either San Francisco Zionist or Irish Rose that took over, but I can’t remember.

115 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:06:29am

re: #92 Cannadian Club Akbar

Well, if she said it’s true, it must be? I call bullshit. They are both idiots.

Her attorney would not accuse Jon without evidence because that would be libel. Parties spout off shit all the time but, attorneys are careful what they say because there are real consequences for them. I wonder how the contempt hearing went.

Kate might not be perfect but, she’s not the one who screwed the live-in nanny or ran around at night or moved hundreds of miles away from the kids.

116 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:07:14am

re: #98 Cannadian Club Akbar

I like voodoo. That is why I keep extra chicken around.
/

Just don’t choke it.

117 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:07:29am
118 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:07:52am

re: #107 Cannadian Club Akbar

Jon and Kate need to sell their organs and put the money in a trust for when all the kids are in rehab.

It’s more than slightly disturbing to hear that they’ve been on television with a top-rated show for five seasons, and only have a couple hundred grand in the bank.

Of course, it’s more than slightly disturbing that they’ve been on television with a top-rated show for five seasons.

119 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:08:10am

re: #107 Cannadian Club Akbar

Jon and Kate need to sell their organs and put the money in a trust for when all the kids are in rehab.

*gasp* That’s a horrid thing to say about children.

120 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:09:45am
121 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:09:50am
122 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:09:56am

re: #109 Conservative Moonbat

The fact that my kids loved Tim Curry in Muppet Treasure Island is slightly disturbing.

123 Velvet Elvis  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:10:26am

re: #119 MandyManners

Is this where I’m supposed to be glad that I don’t watch TV and have no idea what anyone is talking about?

124 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:10:36am
125 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:11:38am
126 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:12:12am

re: #118 SixDegrees

It’s more than slightly disturbing to hear that they’ve been on television with a top-rated show for five seasons, and only have a couple hundred grand in the bank.

Of course, it’s more than slightly disturbing that they’ve been on television with a top-rated show for five seasons.

They’ve had to move to larger houses, they have 10 mouths to feed, they have to clothe eight growing kids, they have to pay deductibles and co-pays on medical care and I wonder if they’re done paying off the hospital bill for the birth and NICU stays of the sextuplets.

127 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:12:45am
128 Cannadian Club Akbar  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:12:50am

re: #119 MandyManners

*gasp* That’s a horrid thing to say about children.

Really? Wait ‘til Octomom the skanks kids hit the street.

129 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:13:06am

re: #123 Conservative Moonbat

I hope everyone who threw away their TV is fucking happy now.

130 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:13:45am

re: #120 Josephine

I’m pretty sure I don’t remember your nic. Were you here then under a different nic?

Nope.

I do not believe I am misrepresenting what that guy said, nor do I believe that Mandy misunderstood him at the time.

Perhaps I’m thinking of a different thread. The one I’m thinking of involves a poster called Jimmah. Sound familar?

131 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:14:26am
132 Cannadian Club Akbar  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:14:44am

Anyone who puts kids in front of a camera for gain is resposible for them. I hate all these stupid fucks. I need to back away. Not a good morning thus far.

133 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:15:08am

re: #123 Conservative Moonbat

Is this where I’m supposed to be glad that I don’t watch TV and have no idea what anyone is talking about?

Yes. I had no idea who these Jon and Kate people were til someone here filled me in.

134 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:15:17am

Do You Want To Know A SekritSecret?
You’ll never know how much I really love you,
You’ll never know how much I really care…
Listen, (doo wah dah)
Do you want to know a sekrit,secret
(Doo wah dah)
Do you promise not to tell,
(Whoa-oh-oh-oh)
Closer (doo wah dah)
Let me whisper in your ear (doo wah dah)
Say the words you long to he-ee-ear,
I’m in love with you
(Woo-oo-oo-oo-ooo)
I’ve known the sekrit secret for the week or two
Noone else knows
Just we two-woo
Closer (doo wah dah)
Let me whisper in your ear (doo wah dah)
Say the words you long to he-ee-ear,
I’m in love with you
(Woo-oo-oo-oo-ooo)
(Woo-oo-oo-oo-ooo)
(Woo-oo-oo-oo-ooo)

l

135 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:15:36am

re: #123 Conservative Moonbat

Is this where I’m supposed to be glad that I don’t watch TV and have no idea what anyone is talking about?

It’s an entertaining show about a couple who had twin girls and then decided they wanted another child. Through IVF, they wound up with eight. TLC had a show titled “Jon and Kate Plus Eight” which followed them around. Gosh, those kids are adorable.

It’s the only celebrity gossip I follow—I didn’t even know who Kanye West was until he trashed the VMA.

136 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:15:43am

re: #126 MandyManners

They’ve had to move to larger houses, they have 10 mouths to feed, they have to clothe eight growing kids, they have to pay deductibles and co-pays on medical care and I wonder if they’re done paying off the hospital bill for the birth and NICU stays of the sextuplets.

How much have they been paid to allow the whole world to thrill as they take dumps in public every week?

137 Velvet Elvis  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:15:55am

re: #129 Ojoe

I just watch DVDs from netflix and some TV I download off the net. Television as a whole seems like such a wasteland.

138 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:17:04am

re: #128 Cannadian Club Akbar

Really? Wait ‘til Octomom the skanks kids hit the street.

I wouldn’t call her a “skank” because-to my knowledge—she didn’t conceive her kids the usual way. “Idiot,” yes.

139 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:17:16am
140 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:18:39am

re: #131 Josephine

No. I’m terrible with that kind of thing. I can never remember when Easter is (although I’ve never gotten Christmas wrong, LOL).

You were righteous, though, Mandy.

It was about FGM, right? Did it happen this summer? Spring? Who said it was no different than circumsizing boys? Was it based on a situation in the U.S. or in a Muslim nation?

141 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:19:00am

re: #132 Cannadian Club Akbar

(((CCA)))

142 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:19:41am

re: #137 Conservative Moonbat

It is a terrible wasteland. I saw an ad once… at my sister’s house … it was a Cadillac ad … some hoity toity female was driving this Cadillac, and she said, “Buying a car is like trying on a new dress.” …


We don’t have a “TV” either.

143 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:20:35am

re: #136 SixDegrees

How much have they been paid to allow the whole world to thrill as they take dumps in public every week?

Yeah, that one particular incident was weird.

But, I gotta’ say I admired their ability to get them potty-trained quickly and efficiently.

144 Velvet Elvis  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:22:57am

I mean BSG is over. Who needs a TV anymore?

145 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:23:21am

re: #142 Ojoe

It is a terrible wasteland. I saw an ad once… at my sister’s house … it was a Cadillac ad … some hoity toity female was driving this Cadillac, and she said, “Buying a car is like trying on a new dress.” …


We don’t have a “TV” either.

Murrow had it mostly right.

146 Velvet Elvis  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:24:25am

Bah. I gotta crash before the gf wakes up or else I get in trouble

147 TheMatrix31  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:24:48am

My little sister would have turned eighteen today.

148 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:27:33am

re: #97 MandyManners

Creepy guys like that don’t give a rip about anything other than making it out alive, and hurting their ex in whatever ways they can. They never stop to think about their kids. It’s as if they never had them, or they’re an inconvenience.

149 Shiplord Kirel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:27:43am

re: #64 iceweasel

Conservapedia’s proposed debate topics— a selection:

Was Jesus born in the right time and place?

Like most babies he arrived when he was ready.

If Jesus were alive to day, where on the political spectrum would he fall?

Not sure about politics, but he would definitely fall on the moneychangers in the temple again, whip in hand.

Should all access to Conservapedia be banned on Sundays?

It’s a start

What is sufficient proof that Obama is a Muslim?

If he starts bowing down and praying toward Mecca 5 times a day, something he has never shown any inclination to do.

Why is homosexuality so bad?

One of the biggest drawbacks is that homosexuals are persecuted by fearful rubes and bigots like the ones who run Conservapedia.

You think these Phd’s are nuts?

If you mean the diploma mill PhDs who contribute to Conservapedia, that is an obvious yes.

Crusades… Good or Bad?

Depends on whether you were a Crusader or a Crusadee.

Which is a more powerful ideology, Islam or Communism?

Islam, without a doubt. Thriving while communism continues to fade away.

Should people genetically engineer a cure for homosexuality?

No, I think dogs and cats should do this.

Why did God place most of the world’s oil in politically unstable places?

There was no such thing as politics when the oil was placed there.

Does Darwinian natural selection suggest that bigotry is a necessary self-defense mechanism?

No, creationism is an example of a bigoted self-defense mechanism.

Why are God’s works always questioned?

Because of the long history of quacks and charlatans representing their own creations, notions, and self-interest as the works of God.

Is Rap music torture?


Yes

150 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:27:54am
151 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:29:02am

Speaking of misogyny,…

Hamas has banned motorcycle riders from carrying women on the back seat - the latest in the Islamist group’s virtue campaign in Gaza.

The ban was posted on Hamas Interior Ministry Web site on Tuesday, in an effort “to preserve citizen safety and the stability of Palestinian society’s customs and traditions.”

Hamas wants to impose a strict interpretation of Islam. Its other efforts have included breaking up mixed couples on the beach and obliging female lawyers to wear headscarves in court.

The group insists compliance with the campaign is voluntary and reflects Gaza’s conservative ways, but reports have surfaced of offenders being beaten or arrested.

152 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:29:48am

re: #143 MandyManners

Yeah, that one particular incident was weird.

But, I gotta’ say I admired their ability to get them potty-trained quickly and efficiently.

Wait - they actually did that? I’ve never watched the show - I was joking.

I loathe “reality” TV.

153 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:30:30am

re: #150 Josephine

Yes, it was about FGM. I don’t remember when it was, but it was a while back. I haven’t participated on a thread in a long time, so my best guess is that it would most likely have been prior to this year.

It must have been about something in the news but I’m drawing a blank.

I can’t remember who it was but he was going on about male circumcision being just as bad and I’m pretty sure you were using all caps by one point.

Liar.

It’s this thread: [Link: littlegreenfootballs.com…]

Mandy isn’t even in it.
You’ve mischaracterised what Jimmah said.
I don’t believe you ‘forgot’ his name.
I don’t believe you ‘didn’t know’ that all the posters you mentioned were gone— for good reason.
I think you’re here for one reason only— to stir shit.
BTW, are you still praising Robert Spencer and Pam Geller as much as you used to?

154 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:30:42am
155 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:32:06am
156 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:32:11am

re: #154 Josephine

Why is it that, when I click on iceweasel’s icon, I get jumped to the LGF front page?

When I clicked on my icon and Mandy’s, both of those worked.

Another lie, another attempt to stir shit.

If that’s happening, which I seriously doubt, it’s some kind of coding glitch, obviously. Have fun trying to rumour monger!

157 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:33:10am

re: #148 theheat

Creepy guys like that don’t give a rip about anything other than making it out alive, and hurting their ex in whatever ways they can. They never stop to think about their kids. It’s as if they never had them, or they’re an inconvenience.

I wonder if he did it out of spite our from some mis-guided notion that it would force Kate to reconcile.

Dickhead closed out joint account without notification and tried to have the electricity and water cut off whle I was pregnant. Thank goodness I had a separate account, one he didn’t know about. My attorney got on the phone with the utilities to keep it from happening and tracked down his attorney in the courthouse to show him the motion to show cause she was about to file.

158 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:33:19am

re: #155 Josephine


If Mandy is not in the thread you linked, then that is not the thread I am referring to.

I guess we’ll have to wait for you to find it then, huh?

159 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:33:55am

re: #139 Josephine

I remember Jimmah’s nic but I don’t remember if he was the one in that particular thread. If so, it was before I was familiar with his nic, and I didn’t make the connection in subsequent threads.

Good morning, Josephine!
I remember you from awhile back - missed you when you left.
I always thought you were a classy lady. Perhaps I was mistaken?
I think you know full well what has happened to all of those folks you mentioned.
What you may have missed:
1. Realwest popped in occasionally to say hi, then would leave saying he was too tired and ill to hang around much. Many people here were very worried about him, and he stopped answering e-mails! He was then discovered well and kicking at another blog. Some of his friends here had been very worried about him, and were upset no end at the deception.

2. Goddess suddenly decided one day that we here were no fit to be included on her prayer list. We continued our prayer list, including everyone who was on it at the time she left, but alas, we were dropped from hers.

3. Many of the others you mentioned - not all, but many of them - are at another blog now, where regularly, they wish harm to Charles and really, anyone who still posts here.

160 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:34:18am
161 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:35:23am

re: #150 Josephine

Yes, it was about FGM. I don’t remember when it was, but it was a while back. I haven’t participated on a thread in a long time, so my best guess is that it would most likely have been prior to this year.

It must have been about something in the news but I’m drawing a blank.

I can’t remember who it was but he was going on about male circumcision being just as bad and I’m pretty sure you were using all caps by one point.

I’ve done some searching but I can find nothing. The memory is sharper but, I cannot find anything definite.

162 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:36:02am

re: #145 MandyManners

Murrow had it right in what way?

163 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:37:45am
164 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:37:47am

re: #160 Josephine

WTF?

Anyone else here getting bounced to the front page when they click my avatar?

I suspect not.

165 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:37:55am

re: #152 SixDegrees

Wait - they actually did that? I’ve never watched the show - I was joking.

I loathe “reality” TV.

They would sometimes show one of the young ones going getting on her or his potty but would cut away. No nudity or the like. But, one time Jon showed the *ahem* results but the producers placed a graphic over it.

166 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:37:57am

re: #157 MandyManners

I wonder if he did it out of spite our from some mis-guided notion that it would force Kate to reconcile.

Dickhead closed out joint account without notification and tried to have the electricity and water cut off whle I was pregnant. Thank goodness I had a separate account, one he didn’t know about. My attorney got on the phone with the utilities to keep it from happening and tracked down his attorney in the courthouse to show him the motion to show cause she was about to file.

In this case, it appears that he openly violated a court order; the account was under the court’s supervision, with explicit instructions to both parties that withdrawals had to be approved. In many cases, one of the parties is not so lucky, and they quickly learn that joint accounts are an “either/or” proposition once an account has been drained. If this happens prior to legal proceedings, it can take a huge amount of time to straighten things out, if that’s even still possible.

In the Gosselin’s case, he’s boned. Hope he didn’t blow it in Vegas.

167 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:39:33am
168 Capitalist Tool  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:40:08am

josephine,
It’s a good bet that if anyone ever said that re: #90 Josephine

It’s a safe bet that someone, anyone claiming in these pages that female circumcision was no different than for males, would no longer be posting here.

169 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:40:27am

re: #157 MandyManners

Geez. I’ve seen that happen to friends of mine - left broke, alone, with kids and bills up the yingyang. It’s more common than people think, and I think a lot of people stuck in that position are too embarrassed to ask for help.

Glad you made it out okay. Some don’t, as we know.

What’s happening with that other guy [the one I’d dump Mr. Heat for] - anything promising? He sounds scrumptious.

170 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:40:47am

re: #162 Ojoe

Murrow had it right in what way?

Vast wasteland.

171 Capitalist Tool  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:42:55am

re: #164 iceweasel

nic and avatar both work as they should- for me-

172 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:42:56am

re: #164 iceweasel

Anyone else here getting bounced to the front page when they click my avatar?

I suspect not.

If your nic is the third thing that someone clicks, then the Lizard would get bounced to the front page if she or he is having that issue. She would need to refresh.

173 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:43:02am

re: #163 Josephine

Hi, reine. Why the backhanded compliment? It’s been a long time since I’ve commented on a thread. How am I supposed to know all of this?

Not a backhanded compliment.
It was a compliment I’m no longer sure is deserved.
Why in your #90 the underhanded way of mentioning those who are gone from here? Many of them - again, not all, but many - left behind a trail of deception. Realwest’s was particularly hard on several folks.

174 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:43:58am

re: #164 iceweasel

Your bird is singing loud and clear.

175 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:44:13am
176 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:44:19am

Nothing but the dead and dying

177 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:44:32am

re: #166 SixDegrees

In this case, it appears that he openly violated a court order; the account was under the court’s supervision, with explicit instructions to both parties that withdrawals had to be approved. In many cases, one of the parties is not so lucky, and they quickly learn that joint accounts are an “either/or” proposition once an account has been drained. If this happens prior to legal proceedings, it can take a huge amount of time to straighten things out, if that’s even still possible.

In the Gosselin’s case, he’s boned. Hope he didn’t blow it in Vegas.

He did this after insuring that the show was suspended, hence Kate is unable to earn a living.

178 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:45:02am
179 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:45:18am

re: #177 MandyManners

He did this after insuring that the show was suspended, hence Kate is unable to earn a living.

He’s scum.
Bad craziness in that family.

180 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:45:47am
181 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:46:27am

re: #172 MandyManners

If your nic is the third thing that someone clicks, then the Lizard would get bounced to the front page if she or he is having that issue. She would need to refresh.

Thanks very much for the info. Perhaps that’s what happened

BTW, should it turn out that there is some thread she’s talking about other than the one I linked, I’ll also rescind my charge that she was trying to mischaracterise Jimmah and apologise for that. My other suspicions stand, however.
(And that thread I linked is commonly talked about on stalker sites in an attempt to slander jimmah as well.)

182 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:46:37am
183 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:47:52am
184 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:48:20am

re: #177 MandyManners

He did this after insuring that the show was suspended, hence Kate is unable to earn a living.

Not gonna stand, however. Unlike many couples - when accounts get drained prior to any formal legal filings - this one directly violated a judge’s orders. I’d expect he’ll be ordered to replace it immediately, and that there’ll be hell to pay if he doesn’t.

185 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:48:31am
186 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:48:43am

re: #182 MandyManners

IceWeasel posted a link to Jimmah saying just that.

No, that is NOT what Jimmah said.

187 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:49:28am

re: #182 MandyManners

IceWeasel posted a link to Jimmah saying just that.

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com…]

Cutting bodily tissue that we have for a reason, from individuals too young to undesrtand what they are losing isn’t smart or fair, no matter what sex is involved. From what I’ve read, the results are usually worse for girls, but that doesn’t get male circumcision off the hook.

188 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:51:21am
189 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:51:38am

re: #186 iceweasel

No, that is NOT what Jimmah said.

Are you and Jimmah related?

190 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:51:56am

re: #187 MandyManners

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com…]

Cutting bodily tissue that we have for a reason, from individuals too young to undesrtand what they are losing isn’t smart or fair, no matter what sex is involved. From what I’ve read, the results are usually worse for girls, but that doesn’t get male circumcision off the hook.

And he is correct to state that.

You’re not even in that thread at all, btw. Someone is here attempting to stir shit.

191 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:52:08am

re: #169 theheat

Geez. I’ve seen that happen to friends of mine - left broke, alone, with kids and bills up the yingyang. It’s more common than people think, and I think a lot of people stuck in that position are too embarrassed to ask for help.

Glad you made it out okay. Some don’t, as we know.

What’s happening with that other guy [the one I’d dump Mr. Heat for] - anything promising? He sounds scrumptious.

I was stuck with all that debt, as well as all the marital AND his pre-marital debt but, I was going for the enchilada, sole rights and responsibilities and him out of our lives.

Mr. Custom-Pipe Collector is a busy man and we lost contact a bit during The Kid’s flu but, we e-mail regularly. My sole focus is The Kid, though.

192 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:52:30am

re: #189 Spare O’Lake

Are you and Jimmah related?

What do you care?

193 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:53:04am
194 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:53:42am

re: #179 reine.de.tout

He’s scum.
Bad craziness in that family.

I don’t think Kate is crazy. Sure, she’s a perfectionist at times but, one must be highly organized when dealing with eight kids.

195 Capitalist Tool  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:54:24am

re: #182 MandyManners

IceWeasel posted a link to Jimmah saying just that.


well- not so sure he said “just that” in the terms that I was thinking about…
female circumcision has terrible results for the girl, not so much for guys, unless there is a mistake in the process.
/don’t call me Shorty

196 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:54:30am

re: #181 iceweasel

Thanks very much for the info. Perhaps that’s what happened

BTW, should it turn out that there is some thread she’s talking about other than the one I linked, I’ll also rescind my charge that she was trying to mischaracterise Jimmah and apologise for that. My other suspicions stand, however.
(And that thread I linked is commonly talked about on stalker sites in an attempt to slander jimmah as well.)

I wouldn’t know about the stalker site since I don’t go there.

197 Douchecanoe and Ryan Too  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:54:42am

re: #194 MandyManners

I don’t think Kate is crazy. Sure, she’s a perfectionist at times but, one must be highly organized when dealing with eight kids.

Good morning, Mandy. In my personal opinion, having eight kids would be grounds for being called crazy, but then again, the Mrs. Fish is the last of seven, so I guess I shouldn’t speak too loudly.

198 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:54:54am

re: #193 Josephine

You’ll rescind your charge? What are you, a cop?

A person who apologises for false accusations.

199 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:55:43am

re: #194 MandyManners

I don’t think Kate is crazy. Sure, she’s a perfectionist at times but, one must be highly organized when dealing with eight kids.

One must be highly organized to deal with ONE kid.
I can’t imagine eight, six of ‘em the same age.
Makes me crazy to think about it.
She is doing her best, imo, with little support or help from the dad.

200 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:56:00am

re: #184 SixDegrees

Not gonna stand, however. Unlike many couples - when accounts get drained prior to any formal legal filings - this one directly violated a judge’s orders. I’d expect he’ll be ordered to replace it immediately, and that there’ll be hell to pay if he doesn’t.

Not only did he defy the court, he did so in a highly publicized case. I don’t know of any judge who would not rip him a new one.

201 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:56:41am
202 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:56:51am

re: #196 MandyManners

I wouldn’t know about the stalker site since I don’t go there.

Nor do I, but I hear about things. That’s why someone bringing up this issue, in the context in which it was brought up (faux innocent queries about the banned) set off alarms.
Especially someone who loves Spencer and Geller.

203 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:57:17am

re: #190 iceweasel

And he is correct to state that.

You’re not even in that thread at all, btw. Someone is here attempting to stir shit.

Or, Josephine is a tad confused. In times past, FGM was a huge concern here and there were quite a few threads about it.

204 The Sanity Inspector  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:57:51am

re: #6 spacejesus

fun reading:

[Link: www.conservapedia.com…]

Rather sad, in some ways.

205 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:58:33am

re: #191 MandyManners

My sole focus is The Kid, though.

That’s cool. As it should be. You don’t latch on to the first thing that comes along, especially after you know better.

And before you know it, The Kid will be an adult, get tattoos, a job, a g/f, and you’ll hardly get to see him.

Oh wait, that’s me.

206 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:58:50am

re: #197 thedopefishlives

Good morning, Mandy. In my personal opinion, having eight kids would be grounds for being called crazy, but then again, the Mrs. Fish is the last of seven, so I guess I shouldn’t speak too loudly.

Unlike OctoMom, they didn’t set out to have eight. The second IVF produced eight embryos and they did not selectively terminate.

207 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:58:51am

re: #203 MandyManners

Or, Josephine is a tad confused. In times past, FGM was a huge concern here and there were quite a few threads about it.

Yes. Which is why I’ll apologise— for that — should she come up with that link.

208 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:59:50am

re: #199 reine.de.tout

One must be highly organized to deal with ONE kid.
I can’t imagine eight, six of ‘em the same age.
Makes me crazy to think about it.
She is doing her best, imo, with little support or help from the dad.

Oh, he deigns to come down there at certain times and she has to vacate the house. It’s called “nesting”.

209 Douchecanoe and Ryan Too  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 4:59:51am

re: #206 MandyManners

Unlike OctoMom, they didn’t set out to have eight. The second IVF produced eight embryos and they did not selectively terminate.

Granted. I guess I’m just speaking more from the experience of my in-laws; my two sisters-in-law have 10 and 6 kids, respectively. Not all of them are fine, upstanding young citizens.

210 Capitalist Tool  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:01:19am

hi ho hi ho-
it’s off to another day of intense mental puzzle- solving/dilemma whacking I go

211 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:01:19am

re: #205 theheat

That’s cool. As it should be. You don’t latch on to the first thing that comes along, especially after you know better.

And before you know it, The Kid will be an adult, get tattoos, a job, a g/f, and you’ll hardly get to see him.

Oh wait, that’s me.

Speaking of The Kid, I gotta’ go give him a pep talk.

212 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:01:40am

re: #192 iceweasel

What do you care?

Your relationship with Jimmah is so close that it made me wonder.
Sorry if it struck a nerve.

213 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:01:44am

re: #197 thedopefishlives

Good morning, Mandy. In my personal opinion, having eight kids would be grounds for being called crazy, but then again, the Mrs. Fish is the last of seven, so I guess I shouldn’t speak too loudly.

I have nine. That makes me batshit raving meshuggeh.

DON’T MESS WITH ME.

214 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:01:47am

re: #201 Josephine

Why not ask me when I stopped beating my wife?

In other words: why try to put me on the defensive by assigning a motive to me?

I always got the distinct impression that Realwest didn’t like me but I asked because I know he has cancer and I’m still concerned.

I was defensive, perhaps, from your assigning a motive to ME (my “backhanded” compliment).

215 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:01:50am
216 Pullus Iulius  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:03:41am

re: #181 iceweasel

Thanks very much for the info. Perhaps that’s what happened

BTW, should it turn out that there is some thread she’s talking about other than the one I linked, I’ll also rescind my charge that she was trying to mischaracterise Jimmah and apologise for that. My other suspicions stand, however.
(And that thread I linked is commonly talked about on stalker sites in an attempt to slander jimmah as well.)

Commonly? You surely base this on hearsay.

217 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:04:09am
218 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:04:53am

re: #213 Alouette

I have nine. That makes me batshit raving meshuggeh.

DON’T MESS WITH ME.

I had my first (and only) when I was 39.
If I had started earlier in life, I think I would have had a dozen. I’ve loved every minute of being a mom.

219 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:05:25am

re: #215 Josephine

Sorry, honey. As far as I’m concerned you’re a troll who is here deliberately to stir up shit and get a nice little fight going. I won’t be participating further in your attempts to get attention and derail the thread. Talk to someone else.

220 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:06:01am
221 jdog29  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:07:02am

good morning lizards !!!

222 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:07:12am

re: #220 Josephine

reine: This is a backhanded compliment.

No. There is nothing subtle or backhanded about it.
It is very clearly and directly a compliment that I’m reconsidering.

223 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:07:12am

re: #220 Josephine

reine: This is a backhanded compliment.

Back off, creep.

224 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:08:06am

re: #223 Spare O’Lake

Back off, creep.

{spare o’lake}

225 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:08:20am

re: #212 Spare O’Lake

Your relationship with Jimmah is so close that it made me wonder.
Sorry if it struck a nerve.

No worries. You haven’t.

We’re not related. Except for both being part of the Progressive Attack Machine, paid by Soros, and living with other hippies all together in a seekrit location, that is. Was that what you meant? :)

226 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:08:35am

Man, these strawberries taste like crap. Styrofoam dipped in red dye.

I guess that season’s officially over now.

227 jdog29  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:09:16am

re: #225 iceweasel

No worries. You haven’t.

We’re not related. Except for both being part of the Progressive Attack Machine, paid by Soros, and living with other hippies all together in a seekrit location, that is. Was that what you meant? :)

I knew it !!! ///

228 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:10:28am

re: #222 reine.de.tout

No. There is nothing subtle or backhanded about it.
It is very clearly and directly a compliment that I’m reconsidering.

Notice too that after a faux-concilliatory comment to you thanking you for giving her a chance, our troll dove right back into the shit to stir up some more.
She doesn’t deserve any response. Unless she cares to prove me wrong by having reasonable discussions with people about other topics, that is. But that isn’t what she’s here for, so far.

229 jdog29  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:11:00am

I’m one of five and I have four
I wake up at six,
and show my mind the door.

230 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:12:08am

re: #6 spacejesus

fun reading:

[Link: www.conservapedia.com…]

Sadly, it didn’t end there. Schlafly went on to add a page listing the “flaws” in Lenksi’s experiment.

“Flaws” in Lenski’s experiment

and he then followed up with a letter sent to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Letter to PNAS

I found the reply from the PNAS on PZ Myers’ blog:

Schlafly writes another letter

He’s still griping about this on Conservapaedia. He just doesn’t know when he’s beaten.

231 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:12:58am
232 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:13:40am
233 _RememberTonyC  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:14:13am

Good morning all … this is just a drive by as I have to leave for work in a few minutes. So Rush Limbaugh is looking to team up with Dave Checketts to buy a controlling interest in the NFL’s St Louis Rams.

[Link: www.nfl.com…]

Checketts is the former President of the NY Knicks and Utah Jazz and is a highly respected sports executive. This could make the NFL Owners’ Meetings very entertaining if it comes to pass. And I’m sure the controversy surrounding Rush owning the Rams is just the type of publicity NFL Commish Roger Goodell is looking for … NOT!

234 jdog29  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:15:29am

who wins a game first?
Titans or Rams?

235 theheat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:16:45am

I’m off to make yet another empty calorie-laden pumpkin latte in celebration of Halloween, and churn out something that resembles work. I’d say goodnight, but it’s morning. Adios.

236 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:18:22am

re: #232 Josephine

Unless and until you reveal your former nic(s), I think that’s a good idea.

More rumourmongering. More attempts to stir shit. More lies.

I don’t have any other nics here. Never have. But thanks for playing!

We now return you to your regular scheduled “IGNORE” function already in progress.

237 _RememberTonyC  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:18:55am

re: #234 jdog29

who wins a game first?
Titans or Rams?

Tennessee … and on that note … I say goodbye … have a great day all!

238 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:20:15am

re: #230 John Neverbend

Sadly, it didn’t end there. Schlafly went on to add a page listing the “flaws” in Lenksi’s experiment.

“Flaws” in Lenski’s experiment

and he then followed up with a letter sent to the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Letter to PNAS

I found the reply from the PNAS on PZ Myers’ blog:

Schlafly writes another letter

He’s still griping about this on Conservapaedia. He just doesn’t know when he’s beaten.

Yeah, I loved reading that. I vaguely remembered the PZ Myers post. You almost feel bad for someone as dumb as Schafly. Almost.

239 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:20:48am

re: #6 spacejesus

fun reading:

[Link: www.conservapedia.com…]

Much as I liked Dawkins’ new book, and it had an extensive section on the Lenski experiment (which Dawkins advised readers not to look at if they were tired), I also would recommend Jerry Coyne’s book “Why Evolution is True”, which I am slowly reading at the moment. There is a lot more discussion of small items that can only be explained by assuming the validity of neo-Darwinism, so to that extent it’s a better book for creationist bashing. Both books together would be, in my opinion, required reading to get a good grounding in evolutionary theory, and I’d throw in Evolution for Dummies as well.

240 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:31:28am

re: #225 iceweasel

No worries. You haven’t.

We’re not related. Except for both being part of the Progressive Attack Machine, paid by Soros, and living with other hippies all together in a seekrit location, that is. Was that what you meant? :)

Wow, that’s quite a paranoid deflection.
Is that a little crack in your smile that I see…oh no, never mind, it was a bagel crumb.
:)

241 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:34:28am

re: #240 Spare O’Lake

Wow, that’s quite a paranoid deflection.
Is that a little crack in your smile that I see…oh no, never mind, it was a bagel crumb.
:)

It was a joke, not a ‘paranoid deflection’.
What are you talking about with”bagel crumb”?

242 rwdflynavy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:40:57am

re: #91 theheat

It can’t be said strongly enough, the guy is an uberdouche. She isn’t much better, but he’s as low as they get.

gotta upding for uberdouche!

243 [deleted]  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:44:48am
244 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:46:21am

re: #243 Josephine

Nice flounce.

245 FemNaziBitch  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:50:12am

Good Morning Lizards!

How is everyone this am?

246 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:50:23am

Whose sock puppet was that?

247 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:50:58am

re: #241 iceweasel

It was a joke, not a ‘paranoid deflection’.
What are you talking about with”bagel crumb”?

I guess I don’t take too kindly to old hippie jokes - for reasons related to my own *ahem* misguided past.
As to your “bagel crumb” query, it’s quite simple - one landed on the monitor right where your smile :) was, so it looked like a crack in your smile…I guess you had to be there.

248 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:51:08am

re: #244 Alouette

Nice flounce.

I’d rate it about a 2 out of 100. Sad troll was sad when it was ignored.

—-

In other news, the Obamas just selected artwork for their private residence and offices. Slideshow of some of it here.

The fox news forums are predictably ugly about it.

249 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:51:22am

re: #245 ggt

Good Morning Lizards!

How is everyone this am?

We have a flouncer.

250 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:51:56am

re: #247 Spare O’Lake

I guess I don’t take too kindly to old hippie jokes - for reasons related to my own *ahem* misguided past.
As to your “bagel crumb” query, it’s quite simple - one landed on the monitor right where your smile :) was, so it looked like a crack in your smile…I guess you had to be there.

Aww, i was making a self-deprecating joke, that’s all. I’m jealous about your bagel. I want one.

251 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:52:15am

re: #249 Alouette

We have a flouncer.

Flounce in aisle 243.
Actually, it began in aisle 90.

252 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:52:35am

re: #245 ggt

Good Morning Lizards!

How is everyone this am?

hey ggt! How are you?

253 freetoken  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:52:37am

re: #244 Alouette

Was it really a flounce?

Sometimes I so bad at picking these things up.

254 TheRealThing  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:53:15am

Well from a new posters point of view, we just do not know how to enter the threads and join in and its quite scary. Have been following along 30 min or so, still do not understand.

Will keep attempting to get the hand of this.

255 FemNaziBitch  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:54:32am

re: #249 Alouette

We have a flouncer.

oh my! So early too.

256 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:54:46am

re: #254 TheRealThing

Well from a new posters point of view, we just do not know how to enter the threads and join in and its quite scary. Have been following along 30 min or so, still do not understand.

Will keep attempting to get the hand of this.

hey there— just pop in and say hi. This was an anomaly. Sorry about that.

257 FemNaziBitch  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:55:05am

re: #252 iceweasel

hey ggt! How are you?

It’s morning …

you?

258 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:55:27am

re: #253 freetoken

Was it really a flounce?

Sometimes I so bad at picking these things up.

I predict this thread is going to look like Swiss cheese with all the [deleted] once Stinky comes out of the shower.

259 reine.de.tout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:55:45am

re: #254 TheRealThing

Well from a new posters point of view, we just do not know how to enter the threads and join in and its quite scary. Have been following along 30 min or so, still do not understand.

Will keep attempting to get the hand of this.

It took me 6 months to make my first comment.
And another 6 before I felt fully up to speed.
Take yer time.

260 freetoken  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:55:47am

re: #254 TheRealThing

Don’t worry about it… follow your heart… bring your A-game… and always bring your towel with you.

261 FemNaziBitch  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:56:08am

re: #253 freetoken

Was it really a flounce?

Sometimes I so bad at picking these things up.

yeah, I think so.

262 freetoken  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:56:45am

re: #258 Alouette

I guess I’m just dense sometimes. We have plenty of arguments go on at LGF all the time… not all of them are flounces.

263 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:58:39am

re: #253 freetoken

Was it really a flounce?

Sometimes I so bad at picking these things up.

I didn’t think so, but I guess it depends on your point of view…it term seems to have morphed a bit

264 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:58:58am

re: #257 ggt

It’s morning …

you?

Feisty!

OT: here is a fun clip from Horror Express about evolution!

265 bloodnok  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:00:35am

re: #259 reine.de.tout

It took me 6 months to make my first comment.
And another 6 before I felt fully up to speed.
Take yer time.

Two years for me and I’m still waiting.

/Hi Reine!

266 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:00:37am

Evening Honcos.

I see the long-delayed liberalizing of America is going quite well.

/also, liberalizing is actually a word as Firefox does not redline it.

267 freetoken  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:02:23am

re: #266 laZardo

Hey, it’s in my dictionary, so it’s good enough for me.

268 rwdflynavy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:02:59am

I’m so excited! I saw the flounce post disappear before my eyes!!!

Charles Magic is strong!!

269 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:03:23am

re: #266 laZardo

Evening Honcos.

I see the long-delayed liberalizing of America is going quite well.

/also, liberalizing is actually a word as Firefox does not redline it.

an intentional understatement?…so true

270 Jimmah  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:04:09am

re: #243 Josephine

Piss off.

271 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:04:10am

re: #262 freetoken

I guess I’m just dense sometimes. We have plenty of arguments go on at LGF all the time… not all of them are flounces.

She entered the thread with an agenda. Notice too that she was already asking me if I was here under another nic at the time of the thread she never managed to find…despite later claiming to be trying to look at my avatar.

If she hadn’t already looked at my avatar, what made her so sure I wasn’t regged here at the time of that mythical thread?

Etc. But she achieved her purpose: a nice little pile of shit for Stinky to wake up to, and a really unwelcoming thread for new people — and everyone else — to wake up to. I’m sorry for the part I played in that, but I don’t believe I was wrong about her.

272 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:05:11am

re: #262 freetoken

I guess I’m just dense sometimes. We have plenty of arguments go on at LGF all the time… not all of them are flounces.

Someone pops up in the thread, mentions the name of a bunch of unpersons, and then whines about how boring LGF has become. Sometimes you just can’t miss it.

273 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:05:43am

re: #270 Jimmah

That’s so…

274 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:06:47am

re: #271 iceweasel

She entered the thread with an agenda. Notice too that she was already asking me if I was here under another nic at the time of the thread she never managed to find…despite later claiming to be trying to look at my avatar.

If she hadn’t already looked at my avatar, what made her so sure I wasn’t regged here at the time of that mythical thread?

Etc. But she achieved her purpose: a nice little pile of shit for Stinky to wake up to, and a really unwelcoming thread for new people — and everyone else — to wake up to. I’m sorry for the part I played in that, but I don’t believe I was wrong about her.

I think you were right on the money this time.

275 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:06:56am

re: #270 Jimmah

Piss off.


Well good morning, sunshine!

276 FemNaziBitch  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:08:12am

ah sh!t, I gotta go,

Have a great day Lizards!

277 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:08:26am

re: #276 ggt

Cheers mate.

278 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:08:42am

re: #272 Alouette

Someone pops up in the thread, mentions the name of a bunch of unpersons, and then whines about how boring LGF has become. Sometimes you just can’t miss it.

a flounce should have more flair, more drama…maybe a some crocodile tears, that sort of thing

279 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:09:36am

re: #266 laZardo

Evening Honcos.

I see the long-delayed liberalizing of America is going quite well.

/also, liberalizing is actually a word as Firefox does not redline it.

Lazardo! How’s the family coping with the natural disasters?

280 Jimmah  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:10:28am

re: #275 iceweasel

Well good morning, sunshine!

Morning to you ice-ski. How’s your end of the hippy commune today? :)

281 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:11:49am

But in Spitzer’s case, he didn’t stop at lampooning. During an indignant rant, he called for the scandalized governor to step down.

“I mean, can you imagine,” said Letterman, “if this happened to me how fast they’d have my … (backside) out of here?”

on Elliot Spitzer…bwahaha!

[Link: www.foxnews.com…]

282 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:12:18am

re: #279 Spare O’Lake

We were lucky to be in one of the drier zones, but school was cancelled all of last week.

To compensate for this, I spent most of that week do-gooding (the only days off were when the other typhoon loomed overhead). You might have missed this but…

The last day I volunteered, the Marines showed up.

283 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:13:46am

re: #280 Jimmah

Morning to you ice-ski. How’s your end of the hippy commune today? :)

Covered in troll. Also cathair. When does Soros send round his housekeeper again? :)

284 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:17:35am

re: #278 albusteve

a flounce should have more flair, more drama…maybe a some crocodile tears, that sort of thing

Actually I gave her 9.2 for artistic impression for her first comment - it was quite a haymishe (homey) pre-flounce.

285 Karridine  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:18:49am

re: #268 rwdflynavy

Well, when I wanted to post some laudatory comments for Condell, couple days ago, I got a terse message: “This account blocked

Scared the beans outta me… the privilege of posting here, even to the Midnite Million, is valued by me.

and although I’d named both accounts clearly as mine [Carridine and Karridine] and never tried to use them as sock-puppets, and although I’d tried to bring it to Charles’ attention earlier, and although other old-timers here had addressed me as Carridine and Karradine and Karridine …

…the truth remained… I’d violated the rules (above).

So I apologized, and asked politely for another chance.

/yes, its true… ME makes MISTRAKES sometimes and Charles DOES have a heart, in the right place, too…

286 Altermite  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:19:43am

Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath won a nobel for creating a molecular map of the ribosome.

287 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:19:54am

re: #285 Karridine

I just post here because in the words of that one guy from that army movie, “I got nowhere else to go!”

288 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:20:30am

re: #264 iceweasel

Feisty!

OT: here is a fun clip from Horror Express about evolution!

[Video]

Well said, Saruman.

289 freetoken  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:20:59am

Courtesy of Sensuous Curmudgeon, here is an interesting letter in a Kansas newspaper:


A new survey shows Kansas secondary biology teachers have the lowest rates of creationist belief of teachers in any of the states surveyed. The survey results — presented at a September conference of the Kansas Association of Biology Teachers and due to be published in an upcoming Kansas Biology Teacher journal — verify that the general press image of Kansas being backward on evolution is completely opposite of the facts.

The percentage of biology teachers from different states who thought that creation has a valid scientific foundation were: Kentucky teachers, 69 percent; Oklahoma, 48 percent; South Dakota, 39 percent; Ohio, 38 percent; Illinois, 30 percent; Georgia, 30 percent; Louisiana, 29 percent; and Kansas, 24 percent.

[…]

Gahhh… I wonder how that survey was done, if it is indeed accurate. If 69% of the biology teachers in Kentucky really do think creationism has a valid scientific foundation then that explains a lot of things…

290 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:21:05am

re: #286 Altermite

Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath won a nobel for creating a molecular map of the ribosome.

2 Americans and 1 Israeli.

291 Karridine  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:21:34am

re: #287 laZardo

Hey! No backhanded criticism, Dude…

You make it sound like The Last Resort

292 Karridine  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:23:49am

re: #289 freetoken

But Free, the quote says, “…believe… creation has a scientific basis…:

Not Creationism

293 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:24:46am

re: #291 Karridine

I’m the type of guy who will always find something to disagree with except when it comes to things like Hamas, (people that use furries to teach kids to be suicide bombers DESERVE A CRUISE MISSILE TO THEIR FACES). And that would normally get me mobbed up on most places. This place being very effectively bipartisan, it comfortably neutralizes things.

294 Spare O'Lake  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:24:51am

re: #290

Alouette

re: #286 Altermite

Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, Thomas Steitz and Ada Yonath won a nobel for creating a molecular map of the ribosome.

2 Americans and 1 Israeli

.

Lemme guess - Ramakrishnan was the Israeli.
BWAHAHAHAHA

295 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:25:58am

re: #289 freetoken


Gahhh… I wonder how that survey was done, if it is indeed accurate. If 69% of the biology teachers in Kentucky really do think creationism has a valid scientific foundation then that explains a lot of things…

Or perhaps their board of education is completely out of touch with the teachers.

296 freetoken  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:26:22am

re: #292 Karridine

I know, but I’m betting we have an English-FAIL on the part of the writer/survey… The sentence as originally worded makes as much sense as “believe orange juice has a solid logic foundation”. In other words, a category error.

297 Karridine  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:27:27am

re: #293 laZardo

Ah! I see…

Well, the clock atop my desktop computer shows Mickey’s little hand is pointing to the space between 8 and 9, and his big hand is on his crotch, so its 830PM here in the jasmine-drenched suburbs of Bangkok, time for me to bid fond adieu to you and you and you

298 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:27:46am

re: #296 freetoken

I know, but I’m betting we have an English-FAIL on the part of the writer/survey… The sentence as originally worded makes as much sense as “believe orange juice has a solid logic foundation”. In other words, a category error.

yes, I think something is up. Also, I can’t believe those numbers can be as high as they are in Kentucky. Maybe I’m naive.

299 Jimmah  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:27:56am

re: #283 iceweasel

Covered in troll. Also cathair. When does Soros send round his housekeeper again? :)


Soros cleaning operative has not shown up today so far, and I’m allergic to troll hair! Cat hair, I’m used to. Maybe we need to get a roomba? ;-)

300 Karridine  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:29:17am

re: #296 freetoken

Yeah, okay… years of teaching ESL and proof-reading Konglish and Thanglish makes stuff like that usually jump out at me, even from Americans who THINK they speak English real good… :D

301 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:29:53am

re: #297 Karridine

Well then g’night.

302 Danny  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:30:49am

re: #6 spacejesus

fun reading:

[Link: www.conservapedia.com…]

Man, what a smackdown!

303 Karridine  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:30:49am

re: #301 laZardo

Gnight…

304 The Sanity Inspector  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:31:03am

re: #244 Alouette

Nice flounce.

Dame Trot and her cat
Led a peacable life
When they were not troubled
With other folks’ strife.

305 Jimmah  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:33:29am

Harry’s Place : Choose Your Friends Wisely

[Link: www.hurryupharry.org…]

306 The Sanity Inspector  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:33:38am

re: #300 Karridine

Yeah, okay… years of teaching ESL and proof-reading Konglish and Thanglish makes stuff like that usually jump out at me, even from Americans who THINK they speak English real good… :D

Hey Karridine, are you a K-blogger by any chance? In recent months I’ve developed a liking for blogs of ex-pats teaching English or whatever in Korea.

307 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:34:10am

re: #299 Jimmah

Soros cleaning operative has not shown up today so far, and I’m allergic to troll hair! Cat hair, I’m used to. Maybe we need to get a roomba? ;-)

Yes! Get the requisition slips…they’re in the bedroom under that wallet of cash from ACORN.

308 MrSilverDragon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:37:14am

Good morning, everyone! It’s a glorious Wednesday morning here in the wilds of DC. Nervousness and excitement pervade the air as the weekend quickly approaches, as soon my betrothal will come to fruition!

I hope y’all are getting a wonderful start to this fantabulous day!

309 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:38:48am

re: #308 MrSilverDragon

Good morning, everyone! It’s a glorious Wednesday morning here in the wilds of DC. Nervousness and excitement pervade the air as the weekend quickly approaches, as soon my betrothal will come to fruition!

I hope y’all are getting a wonderful start to this fantabulous day!

congratulations!…I liked marriage so much I went for it three times!

310 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:40:17am

Burn Notice is a fun show. >_>

311 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:40:57am

re: #308 MrSilverDragon

Good morning, everyone! It’s a glorious Wednesday morning here in the wilds of DC. Nervousness and excitement pervade the air as the weekend quickly approaches, as soon my betrothal will come to fruition!

I hope y’all are getting a wonderful start to this fantabulous day!

Enjoy your time this weekend. Here’s hoping for good weather, a smooth schedule and a happy life.

312 The Sanity Inspector  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:41:33am

Well, off to work. ‘Morning, all.

313 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:42:10am

re: #312 The Sanity Inspector

Later, Inspector.

314 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:48:19am

this week is Balloon Fiesta week in Albuquerque…lots of visitors and lots of money for the area…but so far the weather has been miserable for flying, either way too windy or now, thunderstorms…it’s pretty cool to see 60-80 balloons floating around after they launch, and often they sail right over or very close to my place…Mon morning they did get off and a huge gray Darth Vader floated over me…pretty cool

315 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:50:33am

re: #305 Jimmah

Harry’s Place : Choose Your Friends Wisely

[Link: www.hurryupharry.org…]

I see that some families have been in Britain for 40,000 years.

316 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:51:49am

brb shower :B

317 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:52:12am

re: #314 albusteve

this week is Balloon Fiesta week in Albuquerque…lots of visitors and lots of money for the area…but so far the weather has been miserable for flying, either way too windy or now, thunderstorms…it’s pretty cool to see 60-80 balloons floating around after they launch, and often they sail right over or very close to my place…Mon morning they did get off and a huge gray Darth Vader floated over me…pretty cool

I’ve been there a number of times. The after dark “burn” is really spectacular.

318 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 6:59:19am

re: #317 Walter L. Newton

I’ve been there a number of times. The after dark “burn” is really spectacular.

yup…I go up into the low foothills and watch it down below me…btw, check this out bro

[Link: www.denverpost.com…]

319 MrSilverDragon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:03:01am

By the way, saw the movie “Zombieland” last night… absolutely friggin’ loved it!

I’m sure a number of folks will call me a blasphemer for this, but I found it even more enjoyable than Shaun of the Dead… and note, I really enjoyed Shaun of the Dead. If you like comedy/horror crossovers, I highly recommend this flick…

…and no, I’m not getting any kickbacks from the film.

320 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:03:24am

re: #314 albusteve

this week is Balloon Fiesta week in Albuquerque…lots of visitors and lots of money for the area…but so far the weather has been miserable for flying, either way too windy or now, thunderstorms…it’s pretty cool to see 60-80 balloons floating around after they launch, and often they sail right over or very close to my place…Mon morning they did get off and a huge gray Darth Vader floated over me…pretty cool

If I ever build my own balloon, it’ll be shaped like the giant floating head from Zardoz.

321 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:03:30am

Morning Lizards. In the news today is a story on the size of of the First Ladies staff we were discussing last week. As is often the case, there is more to the story.


First Lady.

Snoops.

322 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:04:09am

Dr. Norman James said he does not have enough cash to pay his 250 employees this Friday. He said he may have to close the doors, leaving more than 450 clients without the support they need to stay in their own homes and out of expensive nursing homes.

why is Illinois so far in debt?…duh!…I wonder if their Congressman get paid?…seems they have followed CA’s glowing example of budgetary suicide

[Link: cbs2chicago.com…]

323 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:05:36am

re: #320 SixDegrees

If I ever build my own balloon, it’ll be shaped like the giant floating head from Zardoz.

stupidest movie EVAH!…make a very cool balloon tho…better than Darth even

324 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:07:46am

re: #320 SixDegrees

If I ever build my own balloon, it’ll be shaped like the giant floating head from Zardoz.

Wasn’t that like Sean Connery or something? Big head that carried grain, guns or whatever? Must have seen it at 2:30 AM some late night.

325 MrSilverDragon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:08:37am

re: #323 albusteve

stupidest movie EVAH!…make a very cool balloon tho…better than Darth even

While that does rank high in stupid movies, I think “Caveman” starring Ringo Starr gets my vote.

326 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:08:58am

re: #324 Locker

Wasn’t that like Sean Connery or something? Big head that carried grain, guns or whatever? Must have seen it at 2:30 AM some late night.

One of Connery’s earliest films. The head carried him around, doing the bidding of…well, after that it gets a little confusing.

327 Jimmah  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:10:53am

re: #307 iceweasel

Yes! Get the requisition slips…they’re in the bedroom under that wallet of cash from ACORN.


Awesome roomba vid :)

BBL

328 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:11:11am

let’s give a shout out…
“you’re a moron!”…insult-o-rama in NY


[Link: www.newsday.com…]

329 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:12:30am

re: #320 SixDegrees

If I ever build my own balloon, it’ll be shaped like the giant floating head from Zardoz.

You’re not well… :)

330 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:12:46am

re: #324 Locker

Wasn’t that like Sean Connery or something? Big head that carried grain, guns or whatever? Must have seen it at 2:30 AM some late night.

yeah, the Big Head threw up a shower of guns at the end…hilariously bad

331 Taqyia2Me  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:13:06am

re: #322 albusteve

Dr. Norman James said he does not have enough cash to pay his 250 employees this Friday. He said he may have to close the doors, leaving more than 450 clients without the support they need to stay in their own homes and out of expensive nursing homes.

why is Illinois so far in debt?…duh!…I wonder if their Congressman get paid?…seems they have followed CA’s glowing example of budgetary suicide

[Link: cbs2chicago.com…]

Dems = repubs here in Il AND they suck, politician-wise.

332 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:13:29am

re: #318 albusteve

yup…I go up into the low foothills and watch it down below me…btw, check this out bro

[Link: www.denverpost.com…]

AGW.

333 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:14:17am

re: #323 albusteve

stupidest movie EVAH!…make a very cool balloon tho…better than Darth even

I take it you’ve never seen “Manos: Hands of Fate”.

334 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:15:39am

re: #333 acwgusa

I take it you’ve never seen “Manos: Hands of Fate”.

Wait - did MST3K do that one? My D-movie sense is tingling…

335 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:16:17am

re: #325 MrSilverDragon

While that does rank high in stupid movies, I think “Caveman” starring Ringo Starr gets my vote.

I like cave man because of the hottie chick. Atook aluna lana!

For the stupidest and worst movie ever made I challenge any of you to top “Howard the Duck”. Biggest steaming pile of crap ever.

336 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:17:09am

re: #334 SixDegrees

Wait - did MST3K do that one? My D-movie sense is tingling…

I saw the NONE-MST3K version. I’m scarred for life.

337 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:17:43am

re: #336 acwgusa

I saw the NONE-MST3K version. I’m scarred for life.

That should be NON-MST3K. Me can NO type gud 2day.

338 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:18:49am

re: #321 avanti

Morning Lizards. In the news today is a story on the size of of the First Ladies staff we were discussing last week. As is often the case, there is more to the story.

First Lady.

Snoops.

That’s good news. Now we know that Michelle is no different than any of the other overbearing, wasteful First Ladies.

Thanks for pointing that out.

339 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:18:53am

re: #335 Locker

I like cave man because of the hottie chick. Atook aluna lana!

For the stupidest and worst movie ever made I challenge any of you to top “Howard the Duck”. Biggest steaming pile of crap ever.

I’ll see your Howard the Duck, and raise you the Star Wars: Special editions, in which Hayden Christensen replaced David Prowse in the end scene.

340 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:20:19am

re: #335 Locker

I like cave man because of the hottie chick. Atook aluna lana!

For the stupidest and worst movie ever made I challenge any of you to top “Howard the Duck”. Biggest steaming pile of crap ever.

It probably doesn’t top it, but Lord of the Rings by Ralph Bakshi - also known as Fritz the Hobbit - at least equals it in stankiness.

341 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:20:32am

re: #333 acwgusa

I take it you’ve never seen “Manos: Hands of Fate”.

no…the last movie I saw in a theater I saw was Wild Hogs with my kids because it was filmed not far from here…it was beyond bad…pretty obvious why Hollywood is in trouble

[Link: www.ft.com…]

342 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:21:11am

re: #341 albusteve

no…the last movie I saw in a theater I saw was Wild Hogs with my kids because it was filmed not far from here…it was beyond bad…pretty obvious why Hollywood is in trouble

[Link: www.ft.com…]

Hollywood is in trouble because it’s run out of ideas. Although Moon was a decent flick.

343 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:25:08am

And now for something completely different. A new ring of saturn.

Tiny moon feeds largest ring around Saturn

344 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:25:25am

re: #338 Walter L. Newton

That’s good news. Now we know that Michelle is no different than any of the other overbearing, wasteful First Ladies.

Thanks for pointing that out.

No problem Walter, glad to have helped. Of course, if it’s a waste is a matter of personal opinion about the importance of the first lady to the country.

345 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:28:52am

I was behind a judge dropping a child off at school today and it got me to thinking. Why are judges and representatives/senators given license plates stating their jobs? I understand why firefighters and other emergency workers need them on their private vehicles—in an emergency, they need to be waved through any kind of line ASAP.

But, why judges and elected officials? I cannot think of a single emergency to which they must respond quickly. Why not give them some sort of sticker for their windows or, the plate itself? What is so special about those people?

346 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:30:30am

But midway through Obama’s first year in office, Hoyer’s House has settled into a more leisurely routine. Members usually arrive for the first vote of the week as the sun sets on Tuesdays, and they’re usually headed back home before it goes down again on Thursdays.

Read more: [Link: www.politico.com…]

Stenny LIED!

347 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:31:01am

re: #339 acwgusa

I’ll see your Howard the Duck, and raise you the Star Wars: Special editions, in which Hayden Christensen replaced David Prowse in the end scene.

I tentatively nominate The Draughtsman’s Contract which in terms of sheer pretentiousness exceeded all films before or since. Scenery and music, however, were very good.

348 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:31:29am

re: #345 MandyManners

I was behind a judge dropping a child off at school today and it got me to thinking. Why are judges and representatives/senators given license plates stating their jobs? I understand why firefighters and other emergency workers need them on their private vehicles—in an emergency, they need to be waved through any kind of line ASAP.

But, why judges and elected officials? I cannot think of a single emergency to which they must respond quickly. Why not give them some sort of sticker for their windows or, the plate itself? What is so special about those people?

nothing at all imo

349 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:31:36am

re: #345 MandyManners

I was behind a judge dropping a child off at school today and it got me to thinking. Why are judges and representatives/senators given license plates stating their jobs? I understand why firefighters and other emergency workers need them on their private vehicles—in an emergency, they need to be waved through any kind of line ASAP.

But, why judges and elected officials? I cannot think of a single emergency to which they must respond quickly. Why not give them some sort of sticker for their windows or, the plate itself? What is so special about those people?

Must be a local thing. They don’t do that around here.

Of course, no judge in his right mind is gonna drive around Detroit with a “Judge” license plate. Pretty much like any member of the Michigan legislature these days isn’t going to want to identify themselves as a “State Representative” while out in public.

350 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:32:15am

re: #345 MandyManners

Easier identification of the vehicle for access to special parking lots, when going through a toll plaza, etc

351 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:32:23am

Poll: Opposition to health care overhaul drops dramatically

Yeah, un-huh. Wonder how that polling question was phrased?

352 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:32:57am

re: #347 John Neverbend

I tentatively nominate The Draughtsman’s Contract which in terms of sheer pretentiousness exceeded all films before or since. Scenery and music, however, were very good.

Any Uwe Boll movie.

353 Danny  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:33:05am

That looks like a tough beach picture for a kaam search, GB. :)

354 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:33:08am

re: #351 acwgusa

Poll: Opposition to health care overhaul drops dramatically

Yeah, un-huh. Wonder how that polling question was phrased?

“Would you rather die, or have health care?”

355 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:33:17am

re: #351 acwgusa

Poll: Opposition to health care overhaul drops dramatically

Yeah, un-huh. Wonder how that polling question was phrased?

“Who wants free stuff?”

356 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:33:52am

re: #354 SixDegrees

“Would you rather die, or have health care?”

If its government health care, is there a difference?

/S

357 karmic_inquisitor  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:34:01am

Morning all.

Just curious about the thread-reading behavior of others here.

I admit to going to the last 10 or so comments on the thread and then working my way back up on what seems to be interesting. In most cases I don’t make it back up more than 30 comments. So I miss quite a bit.

I am just curious if others do the same or not. I know there are more diligent readers who start at the top and read down. Wondering which group is bigger.

358 karmic_inquisitor  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:35:02am

re: #345 MandyManners

I was behind a judge dropping a child off at school today and it got me to thinking. Why are judges and representatives/senators given license plates stating their jobs? I understand why firefighters and other emergency workers need them on their private vehicles—in an emergency, they need to be waved through any kind of line ASAP.

But, why judges and elected officials? I cannot think of a single emergency to which they must respond quickly. Why not give them some sort of sticker for their windows or, the plate itself? What is so special about those people?

Parking. Seriously.

359 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:35:17am

re: #345 MandyManners

I was behind a judge dropping a child off at school today and it got me to thinking. Why are judges and representatives/senators given license plates stating their jobs? I understand why firefighters and other emergency workers need them on their private vehicles—in an emergency, they need to be waved through any kind of line ASAP.

But, why judges and elected officials? I cannot think of a single emergency to which they must respond quickly. Why not give them some sort of sticker for their windows or, the plate itself? What is so special about those people?

Maybe something as simple as a perk of office, just like their own parking space.

360 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:35:29am

Whiff of something weird in New Haven, Connecticut:

[Link: www.fox61.com…]

NEW HAVEN - Police have arrested a man after they found his vehicle was filled with explosives.

Around 11:30 p.m., police said that a car was found with explosives at the intersection of Grand Ave and Clinton Ave. Police said that the car had long guns, pipe bombs and propane tanks. The bomb squad did respond to the incident.

A silver Mercedes was towed away from the scene. Police arrested a suspect, but they did not release his name.

Police said a four-block area was blocked off around the intersection.

[Link: www.nhregister.com…]

NEW HAVEN (AP) — Police say they’ve stopped a car full of explosives in a Connecticut residential area.

They say the car was carrying pipe bombs, rifles and a propane tank when they stopped it Tuesday night in New Haven, one of the state’s largest cities. They say they’ve closed off a four-block area because of the danger posed by the explosives but haven’t evacuated it.

The bomb squad has been called in. There have been no reports of injuries.

Police spokesman Joseph Avery says he doesn’t know if anyone was arrested.

361 karmic_inquisitor  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:36:02am

re: #354 SixDegrees

“Would you rather die, or have health care?”

LOL.

362 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:36:05am

re: #357 karmic_inquisitor

I just look at the most recent dozen or so. I’ve never understood coming into a thread thats hours and hundreds of comments old, then posting a resonse to (lets say( #12) when
A) that posters not here anymore
and
B) the topic has changed at least several times since then

363 SixDegrees  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:36:12am

re: #357 karmic_inquisitor

Morning all.

Just curious about the thread-reading behavior of others here.

I admit to going to the last 10 or so comments on the thread and then working my way back up on what seems to be interesting. In most cases I don’t make it back up more than 30 comments. So I miss quite a bit.

I am just curious if others do the same or not. I know there are more diligent readers who start at the top and read down. Wondering which group is bigger.

I usually read the first half-dozen or so, then rapidly skim through the bulk of them on my way to the bottom. Then I start working back up. Commenting on Post #3 when there are hundreds of posts since seems kinda pointless, although I’ve done it occasionally. Mostly, if I’m going to participate it’ll be on more recent contributions.

364 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:37:09am

re: #358 karmic_inquisitor

(#350)

365 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:38:10am

re: #354 SixDegrees

“Would you rather die, or have health care?”

How polling is phrased can skew the
results..

366 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:38:10am

re: #362 sattv4u2

I just look at the most recent dozen or so. I’ve never understood coming into a thread thats hours and hundreds of comments old, then posting a resonse to (lets say( #12) when
A) that posters not here anymore
and
B) the topic has changed at least several times since then

same here…I endeavor to be relevant

367 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:39:14am

re: #348 albusteve

nothing at all imo

Same here.

368 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:39:40am

re: #349 SixDegrees

Must be a local thing. They don’t do that around here.

Of course, no judge in his right mind is gonna drive around Detroit with a “Judge” license plate. Pretty much like any member of the Michigan legislature these days isn’t going to want to identify themselves as a “State Representative” while out in public.

I’ve seen it in several states.

369 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:40:57am

re: #365 avanti

How polling is phrased can skew the
results..

I’ve come to the conclusion, that trusting any poll isn’t really a good idea. They always get skewed one way or the other.

370 Semper Fi  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:41:05am

Good Morning,

Cloudy this AM but the cooler temps invigorating.

371 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:41:12am

re: #350 sattv4u2

Easier identification of the vehicle for access to special parking lots, when going through a toll plaza, etc

Why not a sticker? Surely a sticker would be cheaper for the tax-payer. A sticker would ID which cars belong in a lot. Do we peons who have EZ passes get special plates?

372 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:41:15am

re: #344 avanti

No problem Walter, glad to have helped. Of course, if it’s a waste is a matter of personal opinion about the importance of the first lady to the country.

All of Washington, and the cadres of politicians prancing in and out of that city has become our version of Versailles. Top heavy with elite plutocrats and kleptocrats, men and woman who have never had to work a real job for a single day of their lives.

Like the “royalty” who roamed aimlessly in the halls of Versailles, actually shitting on the floor when the urge hit, most of our politicians use the halls of popular media to shit on us every Sunday morning, both right and left, boldface lying, out of touch pronouncements and clueless platitudes.

And who’s fault is it? It’s our fault. In the case of Versailles, those pouty M. et Mme escaped to Versailles to hide from the citizens. In our wonderful wisdom, we have propped them up in Washington and at times are actually proud of our little circus.

Importance and over-importance is two different things. Our politicians have totally lost sight of what is important and have let their own over-importance become job one.

373 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:41:45am

re: #357 karmic_inquisitor


I am just curious if others do the same or not. I know there are more diligent readers who start at the top and read down. Wondering which group is bigger.

I’m a top down man, myself…unless I’m in a hurry.

374 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:41:46am

airlines suggesting when passengers should pee…GO GREEN!

[Link: www.dailymail.co.uk…]

375 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:42:02am

re: #358 karmic_inquisitor

Parking. Seriously.

Why not stickers?

376 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:42:44am

re: #359 avanti

Maybe something as simple as a perk of office, just like their own parking space.

But, what is the perk? Who pays for it? Why not a sticker?

377 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:42:52am

re: #373 John Neverbend

I’m a top down man, myself…unless I’m in a hurry.

Man, I’ve got to get my brain out of the gutter.

378 Danny  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:43:11am

re: #376 MandyManners

But, what is the perk? Who pays for it? Why not a sticker?

You, the taxpayer.

379 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:43:38am

re: #360 Guanxi88

I wonder what his name is.

380 karmic_inquisitor  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:43:50am

re: #364 sattv4u2

(#350)

Saw that and updinged it.

381 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:44:46am

re: #376 MandyManners

But, what is the perk? Who pays for it? Why not a sticker?

the perk is “look at me!…I am a bigshot!”
see #372…same difference

382 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:45:15am

re: #378 Danny

You, the taxpayer.

Fucking waste of money.

383 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:45:40am

re: #381 albusteve

the perk is “look at me!…I am a bigshot!”
see #372…same difference

Talk about your vanity plates!

384 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:46:28am

re: #374 albusteve

airlines suggesting when passengers should pee…GO GREEN!

[Link: www.dailymail.co.uk…]

They should also inject some helium into the cabin, just enough to provide a bit of positive buoyancy.//

385 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:47:02am

re: #383 MandyManners

Talk about your vanity plates!

The second I get a very expensive car, I am going to get my first vanity plates: eieio

386 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:47:02am

re: #371 MandyManners

Why not a sticker? Surely a sticker would be cheaper for the tax-payer. A sticker would ID which cars belong in a lot. Do we peons who have EZ passes get special plates?

Stickers can easily be ripped off. (I know a plate can be too) but on a traffic stop the plate (registration) must match the vehicle, not so much a ‘sticker”

387 Mich-again  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:47:05am

re: #357 karmic_inquisitor

I am just curious if others do the same or not. I know there are more diligent readers who start at the top and read down. Wondering which group is bigger.

I usually start at the bottom of the thread and work up.

388 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:48:05am

re: #387 Mich-again

I usually start at the bottom of the thread and work up.

I just jump right in and sometimes make a fool of myself. It’s more fun.

389 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:48:05am

re: #379 MandyManners

I wonder what his name is.

No word on the subject’s name that I can find. Hard to tell WTF it’s all about.

The long arms angle makes me lean toward domestic terror or possibly criminal activity, with odds favoring domestic groups, as foreign terror groups in general have not shown an interest in acquiring or using firearms here, except for the purely “native” cells of islamic terrorist groups (I’m thinking of those albanian guys grabbed a couple years back).

390 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:48:12am

I saw a bumper sticker the other day:

It’s not so much a “Network” day, as it is a “Falling Down” day.

took me a minute.

391 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:49:08am

re: #390 acwgusa

I saw a bumper sticker the other day:

It’s not so much a “Network” day, as it is a “Falling Down” day.

took me a minute.

((gonna take me a whole lot longer!!)))

392 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:49:28am

re: #357 karmic_inquisitor

Morning all.

Just curious about the thread-reading behavior of others here.

I admit to going to the last 10 or so comments on the thread and then working my way back up on what seems to be interesting. In most cases I don’t make it back up more than 30 comments. So I miss quite a bit.

I am just curious if others do the same or not. I know there are more diligent readers who start at the top and read down. Wondering which group is bigger.

There was a time, years ago, when I would read a whole dead thread from the top down. Now I jump into the Master Spy, start at the bottom (which gives you about 100 posts, from all the threads) and scan for anything interesting, then watch the current posts come up.

393 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:49:40am

deGalluccio clined to answer numerous questions, however. He refused to say, for example, where he was coming from or where he was going.

hey!..I’m an over-important bigshot!…back off!

[Link: www.boston.com…]

394 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:50:12am

re: #371 MandyManners

Why not a sticker? Surely a sticker would be cheaper for the tax-payer. A sticker would ID which cars belong in a lot. Do we peons who have EZ passes get special plates?

Just stamping a special plate is probably no more expensive than a sticker and in my opinion a trivial expense. There must be a 100 special plates here in Maryland for every group and cause, but most are paid for by the vanity plate buyers.

395 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:50:16am

re: #374 albusteve

airlines suggesting when passengers should pee…GO GREEN!

[Link: www.dailymail.co.uk…]

What’s next? Eliminating booze to reduce the kidney out-put?

396 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:50:34am

re: #393 albusteve

deGalluccio clined to answer numerous questions, however. He refused to say, for example, where he was coming from or where he was going.

hey!..I’m an over-important bigshot!…back off!

[Link: www.boston.com…]

Do you know who I am? - Also a favorite of the big shots.

397 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:50:50am

re: #385 Creeping Eruption

The second I get a very expensive car, I am going to get my first vanity plates: eieio

Now, that’s one I’ve never seen. I like it.

398 karmic_inquisitor  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:50:50am

re: #375 MandyManners

Why not stickers?

Without saying who or where I wrote an application for a big government org that uses handheld optical scanners to read the license plate of vehicles to see if they have privileges to park in a particular structure / floor / space.

We started with trying barcodes and RFID. Problem was security - someone could get a hold of such a sticker and drive in a bomb. While the idea arises “Then you can just swap plates” we came up with a clever way to detect that.

But with what we wrote and deployed, there would be no need to place any special designation on the tag. But only there are only two orgs using our system although others are showing interest.

399 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:51:47am

re: #386 sattv4u2

Stickers can easily be ripped off. (I know a plate can be too) but on a traffic stop the plate (registration) must match the vehicle, not so much a ‘sticker”

The sticker is not needed for anything other than parking lots.

400 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:52:14am

re: #395 MandyManners

What’s next? Eliminating booze to reduce the kidney out-put?

rectum checks

401 reloadingisnotahobby  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:52:26am

re: #388 Walter L. Newton

I just jump right in and sometimes make a fool of myself. It’s more fun.


Excuse me Walter…But that distinction belongs to ME!
How’s everyone this fne day?
Spent the weekend way up high!
Sunday, the wind was 30 -35 mph on the ridges.
Froze my Yaya’s off!!

402 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:52:34am

re: #389 Guanxi88

No word on the subject’s name that I can find. Hard to tell WTF it’s all about.

The long arms angle makes me lean toward domestic terror or possibly criminal activity, with odds favoring domestic groups, as foreign terror groups in general have not shown an interest in acquiring or using firearms here, except for the purely “native” cells of islamic terrorist groups (I’m thinking of those albanian guys grabbed a couple years back).

There’s always a first time.

403 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:53:08am

re: #390 acwgusa

I saw a bumper sticker the other day:

It’s not so much a “Network” day, as it is a “Falling Down” day.

took me a minute.

Michael Douglas’ movie?

404 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:54:00am

re: #403 MandyManners

Michael Douglas’ movie?

Correct. Guy goes off his rocker in downtown L.A., if I recall correctly.

405 Mich-again  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:54:04am

re: #371 MandyManners

Do we peons who have EZ passes get special plates?

In TN you could $35 extra and get your license plate personalized to make it say umm just about anything you want in 3 to 7 letters. (certain restrictions apply)

Using ALL CAPS, legibly print numbers, letters (no punctuation), and blanks in the boxes as you wish them to appear on the plate. Give three choices, in order of preference. (First block must contain a character, no leading blank spaces allowed†)
406 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:54:18am

re: #394 avanti

Just stamping a special plate is probably no more expensive than a sticker and in my opinion a trivial expense. There must be a 100 special plates here in Maryland for every group and cause, but most are paid for by the vanity plate buyers.

She’s not talking about vanity nor ‘special” plates, she’s talking about official State Of___ plates.

And yes, the cost of manufacturing them is no different than a “normal” plate, she’s just asking why do they need them

407 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:54:32am

re: #402 MandyManners

There’s always a first time.

Yeah, there’s always a first time, true enough. Still, go with horses as your first guess when you see hoof prints.

408 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:54:57am

re: #394 avanti

Just stamping a special plate is probably no more expensive than a sticker and in my opinion a trivial expense. There must be a 100 special plates here in Maryland for every group and cause, but most are paid for by the vanity plate buyers.

This is NOT a vanity plate. It is intended to set apart a set of citizens. And, I highly doubt its cost is similar to that of a sticker. It’s a waste of fucking metal.

409 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:55:47am

re: #399 MandyManners

The sticker is not needed for anything other than parking lots.

Not just lots. There are many on street spaces that are tagged “OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY” near state buildings. Also toll plazas

410 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:56:28am

re: #404 acwgusa

Correct. Guy goes off his rocker in downtown L.A., if I recall correctly.

“I am just trying to get home for my daughter’s birthday, but people keep getting in the way,” or words to that effect. Very dark, very dark.

411 lawhawk  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:56:51am

Greets and saluts from the NYC metro area. President Obama says that he wont agree to large reductions of troops in Afghanistan, and that sounds like good news, until you realize that he leaves the door open to smaller reductions, and he clearly doesn’t have Democrats’ support for troop increases as House Democrats want to set an exit strategy and are opposed to troop increases.

Afghanistan is on the razor’s edge, and Democrats who have complained for years that the Bush Administration ignored Afghanistan by not sending more troops and support, are now pursuing a strategy that would further reduce support for operations in Afghanistan. Even as the situation has improved in Iraq; and US troops are taking advisory roles instead of leading roles in combat operations in Iraq, and troop numbers have been reduced, Democrats are unwilling to engage in troop increases in Afghanistan to stabilize the situation there and to take the fight to the Taliban who have continued to harbor al Qaeda on both sides of the Afghan/Pakistani border.

Throw in the fact that you’ve got some Democrats, like Sen. Levin, pushing a nonsensical theory that increased troops will be counterproductive ignores the success of troop increases in Iraq to stabilize the situation there. The Surge worked, and troop numbers are down, and Iraq’s government has control over most of the provinces directly; not the sign of an occupying power, but one that looks to create a stable situation. Levin claims he’s concerned that we’d be viewed as an occupying nation, and yet that has not been the case. He’s made a bogus strawman argument, and one that doesn’t hold water.

412 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:56:59am

re: #398 karmic_inquisitor

Without saying who or where I wrote an application for a big government org that uses handheld optical scanners to read the license plate of vehicles to see if they have privileges to park in a particular structure / floor / space.

We started with trying barcodes and RFID. Problem was security - someone could get a hold of such a sticker and drive in a bomb. While the idea arises “Then you can just swap plates” we came up with a clever way to detect that.

But with what we wrote and deployed, there would be no need to place any special designation on the tag. But only there are only two orgs using our system although others are showing interest.

I can almost see that but, why not issue special numbers for the plates? Why have “JUDICIARY” or whichever branch of the government the driver is employed by stamped on the plate?

413 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:57:16am

re: #401 reloadingisnotahobby

Excuse me Walter…But that distinction belongs to ME!
How’s everyone this fne day?
Spent the weekend way up high!
Sunday, the wind was 30 -35 mph on the ridges.
Froze my Yaya’s off!!

We had 23 degrees here yesterday morning, today 33.

414 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:57:21am

re: #400 albusteve

rectum checks

EW.

415 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:58:23am

re: #408 MandyManners

This is NOT a vanity plate. It is intended to set apart a set of citizens. And, I highly doubt its cost is similar to that of a sticker. It’s a waste of fucking metal.

Once the die is made, the “cost” is no more than an “ordinary” plate

And the cost of making a die is minimal

416 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:58:34am

re: #404 acwgusa

Correct. Guy goes off his rocker in downtown L.A., if I recall correctly.

DFNS or somesuch is on his plate? He got fired from his job with a defense contractor and is pissed at his X. Strange movie.

417 reloadingisnotahobby  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:58:49am

re: #408 MandyManners

Metal? We got lots!
All plates are made from recycled steel!
Inmates to stamp the plates? We got lots!!LOL
Theres a old stone cabin in Forestfalls , Calif…with a license
plate roof.
Paintes blue but if look close it all plates!

418 lawhawk  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:58:56am

re: #360 Guanxi88

I was looking around for more on that, and no name has been released, but one man was arrested in connection with a traffic stop that involved weapons. Apparently a pipe bomb, propane, and firearms were found in the vehicle. The pipe bomb(s) were detonated by the bomb squad, but no further information is available.

Very curious.

419 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 7:59:17am

re: #416 MandyManners

DFNS or somesuch is on his plate? He got fired from his job with a defense contractor and is pissed at his X. Strange movie.

Falling Down. Michael Douglas. Great flick.

420 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:00:07am

re: #410 Guanxi88

“I am just trying to get home for my daughter’s birthday, but people keep getting in the way,” or words to that effect. Very dark, very dark.

Exact words:

I am just trying to get home to my little girl’s birthday party and if everyone will just stay out of my way, nobody will get hurt.

421 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:00:15am

re: #416 MandyManners

DFNS or somesuch is on his plate? He got fired from his job with a defense contractor and is pissed at his X. Strange movie.

Yeah, that’s the one.

422 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:00:28am

re: #400 albusteve

rectum checks

I don’t know of any banks that cash those!

423 reloadingisnotahobby  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:00:42am

re: #413 Walter L. Newton

Was that your high or low?
We’ve been high 20’s for our low!
high 50’s to low 60’s high…

424 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:01:00am

re: #422 sattv4u2

I don’t know of any banks that cash those!

Any banks in Butte, Montana.

425 Mich-again  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:01:28am

re: #409 sattv4u2

Not just lots. There are many on street spaces that are tagged “OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY” near state buildings. Also toll plazas

Maybe they gave the judges custom license plates when they got tired of fixing parking tickets from meter maids that didn’t see their official stickers. The meter maid has to actually look at the license plate when they write the ticket. The plate might as well just say “NOTICKET”

426 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:01:29am

re: #418 lawhawk

I was looking around for more on that, and no name has been released, but one man was arrested in connection with a traffic stop that involved weapons. Apparently a pipe bomb, propane, and firearms were found in the vehicle. The pipe bomb(s) were detonated by the bomb squad, but no further information is available.

Very curious.

Hank Hill gone rogue?

427 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:01:40am

re: #411 lawhawk

Levin…
2+2=5
no matter the brazen hypocrisy

428 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:01:47am

re: #405 Mich-again

I’m not talking about that state’s vanity plates as it has nothing to do with me. I’m talking about a state issuing these special plates—for which the taxpayers pay—to people who are already well compensated. It smacks of elitisim.

429 lawhawk  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:01:47am

re: #418 lawhawk

[Link: www.wtnh.com…]

430 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:02:12am

re: #407 Guanxi88

Yeah, there’s always a first time, true enough. Still, go with horses as your first guess when you see hoof prints.

It might be a zebra.

431 reloadingisnotahobby  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:02:26am

re: #424 acwgusa
Bendover,Oregon??

432 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:02:43am

re: #414 MandyManners

EW.

sir, you have five minutes to take a dump

433 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:02:49am

re: #428 MandyManners

I’m not talking about that state’s vanity plates as it has nothing to do with me. I’m talking about a state issuing these special plates—for which the taxpayers pay—to people who are already well compensated. It smacks of elitisim.

Luv Ya Mands, but I don’t see it as a big deal.

434 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:03:06am

re: #428 MandyManners

I’m not talking about that state’s vanity plates as it has nothing to do with me. I’m talking about a state issuing these special plates—for which the taxpayers pay—to people who are already well compensated. It smacks of elitisim.

You are seriously up in arms about the cost of an ordinary license plate for a car vs the cost of one that says Judge on it? And that’s elitism to you? Sure doesn’t take much does it?

435 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:03:27am

re: #415 sattv4u2

Once the die is made, the “cost” is no more than an “ordinary” plate

And the cost of making a die is minimal

That’s not the point I’m trying to make. It is elitism.

436 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:04:50am

re: #435 MandyManners

That’s not the point I’m trying to make. It is elitism.

It’s either the plate, or the employee issue them government cars. Which is cheaper to the taxpayer?

437 reloadingisnotahobby  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:05:01am

re: #435 MandyManners

It’s also stupid!!
Our Judges will not drive cars with state plates or personalized!
Ya never now who’s hauling ass along side on the freeway!

438 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:05:20am

re: #400 albusteve

rectum checks

For $100 Alex : “What are the payments the United States makes to the the Palestinian Authority?”

439 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:05:22am

re: #429 lawhawk

[Link: www.wtnh.com…]

re: #430 MandyManners

It might be a zebra.

Suspect is 38, only new info so far.

Long arms still make me think domestic, although propane cylinders and LNG have been used in the past to enhance the effects of other materials. Still too early to tell.

440 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:05:26am

re: #434 Locker

You are seriously up in arms about the cost of an ordinary license plate for a car vs the cost of one that says Judge on it? And that’s elitism to you? Sure doesn’t take much does it?

Some of us don’t long for an over-class.

441 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:05:41am

re: #436 acwgusa

It’s either the plate, or the employee issue them government cars. Which is cheaper to the taxpayer?

Sheesh. That is badly constructed sentence. I’m going to run reports now.

442 Mich-again  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:05:45am

ROFLMAO. I wonder if they’d let me get that plate?

443 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:06:02am

re: #435 MandyManners

That’s not the point I’m trying to make. It is elitism.

I just see it as a perk of the job, and not one that has a huge significance. If a judge gets to park closer to a courthouse in a busy downtown environement on a daily basis, he/she may be in a better mood when I go in for a speeding tix

444 reloadingisnotahobby  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:06:06am

re: #436 acwgusa
Our judges drive Priuses without state decal or E/X plates!!

445 karmic_inquisitor  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:06:35am

re: #412 MandyManners

Because parking lot attendants are paid minimum wage and have high turnover. And most are subcontracted. That all amounts to “almost no training.” If you make it obvious then they know what to do.

446 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:06:43am

re: #444 reloadingisnotahobby

Our judges drive Priuses without state decal or E/X plates!!

Are they government vehicles, or privately owned?

447 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:07:27am

re: #440 MandyManners

Some of us don’t long for an over-class.

And some of us long for a world where every little drop of rain doesn’t induce someone to start screaming that sky is falling. I could play your little game and claim you are advocating communism because you don’t want anyone to be different than anyone else.

448 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:08:00am

re: #439 Guanxi88

Suspect is 38, only new info so far.

Long arms still make me think domestic, although propane cylinders and LNG have been used in the past to enhance the effects of other materials. Still too early to tell.

Bless her heart, my cousin in Tennessee knows I’m interested in things military so she sent me a link the other day about a soldier from Ft. Campbell, KY, who was caught trying to sell illegal weapons. I’ll see if I can find it. The first thing I thought of when I read it was “White Supremacists”. There was nothing in the article even hinting of it but, that was the first thing I thought of.

449 reloadingisnotahobby  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:08:30am

re: #446 acwgusa

State owned …undercover plates …like the Taskforce Detectives.
Tax exempt but no E/X on the plate…
Sneaky Bastids!!

450 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:09:01am

re: #424 acwgusa

Any banks in Butte, Montana.

Also Bank Bumiputra (a real bank in Malaysia, I kid you not).

451 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:09:25am

re: #408 MandyManners

This is NOT a vanity plate. It is intended to set apart a set of citizens. And, I highly doubt its cost is similar to that of a sticker. It’s a waste of fucking metal.

So charge them the extra few pennies it costs and be done with it. I see no problem with a tiny, inexpensive perk that serves a purpose for parking and access.
Like it or not elected officials and the like are a unique subset of citizens and get some perks of office, and a special plate is a minor perk IMHO.

452 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:09:56am

re: #448 MandyManners

Bless her heart, my cousin in Tennessee knows I’m interested in things military so she sent me a link the other day about a soldier from Ft. Campbell, KY, who was caught trying to sell illegal weapons. I’ll see if I can find it. The first thing I thought of when I read it was “White Supremacists”. There was nothing in the article even hinting of it but, that was the first thing I thought of.

See, horses was your first guess, and probably dead-on, too.

453 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:09:59am

re: #450 John Neverbend

Also Bank Bumiputra (a real bank in Malaysia, I kid you not).

And Bank of Jackson Hole (real again).

454 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:10:05am

re: #444 reloadingisnotahobby

Our judges drive Priuses without state decal or E/X plates!!

That’s one thing I look for with regard to stealth troopers. Do they have the month and year stickers in the corner of the plate? Does it say exempt on the plate? Good way to filter it a bit, not guaranteed but it helps.

455 J.S.  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:10:31am

re: #411 lawhawk

(I’m not convinced that the war in Iraq is comparable to the war in Afghanistan…a surge may work in Iraq, but not in Afghanistan. And, McChrystal — as I understand it — is calling not just for an increase in troops, but a whole new way of fighting the war..similar to what Canadian troops are now doing in Afghanistan.)

456 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:12:03am

If the thread is long I start at the bottom, like a crab.

457 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:12:17am

another day, another poll…Congress still sucks

[Link: www.gallup.com…]

458 acwgusa  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:12:37am

re: #440 MandyManners

Some of us don’t long for an over-class.

State issued plates to Judges constitute an over class? Let’s go ask an Iraqi about that. Or one of the former Soviet satellite countries.

459 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:13:17am

Down with both major political parties. Pffiibbittth.™

BBL

460 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:13:42am

re: #456 Ojoe

If the thread is long I start at the bottom, like a crab.

Oo-er, that sounds a bit rude.

461 karmic_inquisitor  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:13:46am

Mandy -

Regarding the elitism thing - it is there. Many get off on the designation. But there are just as many who would rather not have it I am sure. In the case where we were contracted simply having parking privileges was a very big deal - it meant you had worked for the org for at least 10 years. But there was not a desire by most that the public knew who you were although there were some who really wanted a decal for that very reason.

462 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:14:36am

re: #460 John Neverbend

“Benthic detritivore”

LOL

BBL

463 Sloppy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:15:04am

IIRC, the guy who called TV a vast wasteland wasn’t Murrow, it was Minow. Newton Minow, chairman or at least a member of the FCC.

464 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:15:04am

re: #428 MandyManners

I’m not talking about that state’s vanity plates as it has nothing to do with me. I’m talking about a state issuing these special plates—for which the taxpayers pay—to people who are already well compensated. It smacks of elitisim.

If you want elitism, visit a casino. The high limit players get head of the line privileges, special tables at the restaurants, stage center seating and the rest. Like the elected officials, part of it is just catering to egos.
BTW Mandy, if I new you were in line at the casino, I might well pause before stepping in front of you. :)

465 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:15:50am

re: #459 Ojoe

Down with both major political parties. Pffiibbittth.™

BBL

I think I’ve seen you use this line before, reminded me of the same thing. Evil Midnight Bomber (What Bombs At Midnight):

You’ll never prove a thing copper. I’m just a part time electrian. I’m… I’M…

BAD IS GOOD! DOWN WITH GOVERNMENT!

466 Ojoe  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:16:37am

re: #465 Locker

LOL

BBL !

467 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:18:16am

re: #464 avanti

If you want elitism, visit a casino. The high limit players get head of the line privileges, special tables at the restaurants, stage center seating and the rest. Like the elected officials, part of it is just catering to egos.
BTW Mandy, if I new you were in line at the casino, I might well pause before stepping in front of you. :)

No eqaution.

Private business catering to big spenders. Do you think the casino should give you the same room as a Saudi Prince? Will you drop the same coin in the baccarat table that he does?

468 MrSilverDragon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:19:01am

re: #467 sattv4u2

No eqaution.

Private business catering to big spenders. Do you think the casino should give you the same room as a Saudi Prince? Will you drop the same coin in the baccarat table that he does?

If I have the coin, hells yeah!

/I doubt I ever will.

469 Rednek  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:22:25am
470 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:22:48am

re: #467 sattv4u2

No eqaution.

Private business catering to big spenders. Do you think the casino should give you the same room as a Saudi Prince? Will you drop the same coin in the baccarat table that he does?

Just used it as a excuse to sneak in a comment about how Mandy might react if she’s been in line for 20 minutes and I walked in front of her. :) It is a example of elitism, though it’s in the private sector.

471 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:24:15am

re: #467 sattv4u2

No eqaution.

Private business catering to big spenders. Do you think the casino should give you the same room as a Saudi Prince? Will you drop the same coin in the baccarat table that he does?

I was going to say something similar, nice observation.

472 lawhawk  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:24:17am

re: #455 J.S.

The surge worked in Iraq, and may work in Afghanistan, but not trying this at a time when the Taliban are resurgent is a mistake. The existing strategy isn’t getting the job done as the Taliban are making inroads, and if more troops are needed to carry out the mission, then something has to give. The House Democrats have one strategy in mind, and that can be distilled to cut and run, the same strategy the proposed for Iraq. At least Obama hasn’t caved to the far left of his party yet, and Obama may yet pull things out in Afghanistan, but it will not be with the help of his fellow Democrats.

473 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:25:21am

re: #471 Walter L. Newton

thanks

474 lawhawk  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:25:55am

re: #464 avanti

Whales are catered to in casinos because they bring in $$$, not only in their own gambling, but in the prestige that having such people staying at their casinos can bring in luring whales from other casinos. It’s about the money, and providing services that cater to whales isn’t elitism; it’s capitalism - making money.

475 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:26:09am

re: #470 avanti

Just used it as a excuse to sneak in a comment about how Mandy might react if she’s been in line for 20 minutes and I walked in front of her. :) It is a example of elitism, though it’s in the private sector.

So even though you knew it wasn’t analogous, you made the decision to do it anyway!!

hmm,,, telling!!

476 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:27:49am

re: #470 avanti

Just used it as a excuse to sneak in a comment about how Mandy might react if she’s been in line for 20 minutes and I walked in front of her. :) It is a example of elitism, though it’s in the private sector.

another opportunity to boast about your gambling prowess…yawn

477 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:31:47am

re: #472 lawhawk

The surge worked in Iraq, and may work in Afghanistan, but not trying this at a time when the Taliban are resurgent is a mistake. The existing strategy isn’t getting the job done as the Taliban are making inroads, and if more troops are needed to carry out the mission, then something has to give. The House Democrats have one strategy in mind, and that can be distilled to cut and run, the same strategy the proposed for Iraq. At least Obama hasn’t caved to the far left of his party yet, and Obama may yet pull things out in Afghanistan, but it will not be with the help of his fellow Democrats.

I think he will dither to the last minute, then compromise and wait while the popularity and public support continue to plummet…in other words, manufacture a situation where to cut and run seems like the best soliution…betting that nobody will remember his necessary war blather…the will of the people will prevail, or some crap…I’m very pessimistic

478 J.S.  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:32:05am

re: #472 lawhawk

Yeah, I think Obama is really caught between the rock and a hard place (and the splits, even in the executive branch, are coming out — that became evident with vice-president Biden’s remarks..). (There were headlines the other day in the National Post which quoted a Canadian general, Vance, as saying: “If we keep blowing up on the roads, I’m going to stop doing development.” Vance has received very little cooperation from the Afghanis..(there’s a project currently underway in which Canadian troops are being used to build roads.))

479 debutaunt  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:32:43am

re: #140 MandyManners

It was about FGM, right? Did it happen this summer? Spring? Who said it was no different than circumsizing boys? Was it based on a situation in the U.S. or in a Muslim nation?

Yes! Some moron said it was like a little ‘clipping’ and you said it ripped it out by the root! You cleared up that disinformation and I cheered!

480 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:33:31am

re: #474 lawhawk

Whales are catered to in casinos because they bring in $$$, not only in their own gambling, but in the prestige that having such people staying at their casinos can bring in luring whales from other casinos. It’s about the money, and providing services that cater to whales isn’t elitism; it’s capitalism - making money.

Yep, and they are masters at it. I started out with a Gold card, wanting a Platinum, than got it and wanted a Diamond. Once I got the Diamond, I found out about the Seven Stars, and finally got that after 10 years of visits.
I’m not a whale that bets a $1000 a hand two or three times a year, but going weekly gets you there even with smaller bets. I’m not a whale, but can pretend I’m one once a week and get a taste of how they are treated.

481 Mich-again  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:35:25am

re: #469 Rednek

Did a little digging to see which other gases were included in that study..

According to the EPA announcement, the finding was based on rigorous scientific analysis of six gases — carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride — that have been widely studied by scientists. The agency said its studies showed that concentrations of the gases were at unprecedented levels as a result of human activity and that it was highly likely that those elevated levels were responsible for an increase in average temperatures and other climate changes.

I’m all for federal guidelines on methane emissions!

482 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:35:39am

re: #472 lawhawk

The surge worked in Iraq, and may work in Afghanistan, but not trying this at a time when the Taliban are resurgent is a mistake. The existing strategy isn’t getting the job done as the Taliban are making inroads, and if more troops are needed to carry out the mission, then something has to give. The House Democrats have one strategy in mind, and that can be distilled to cut and run, the same strategy the proposed for Iraq. At least Obama hasn’t caved to the far left of his party yet, and Obama may yet pull things out in Afghanistan, but it will not be with the help of his fellow Democrats.

Then those of the rift who have not fallen prey to George Will’s and Glen Beck’s foolishness on the war. We still have to win, even though the President is now a liberal Democrat.

483 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:35:48am

Seeing this about the license plates is interesting. I know that Illinois has dozens for every cause out there. However, the basic official plates are as follows:

Passenger car (also SUV and minivan): Red, white, blue (red letters & numbers) with Lincoln’s head in the center.
Truck (pickup truck, van): Red and white (blue letters & numbers) with Lincoln’s head in the center, usually marked as “B TRUCK”.
RV (also pickup truck with cap on bed): Green on white with Lincoln’s head in center, marked as “RV”.

Now to the state and municipal ones:
Municipal police: Blue and white, marked as “MP”.
Municipal or county: Green on white, starts with the letter “M”.
State or ISTHA: Green on white, starts with the letter “U”.

There are also special ones for elected officials.

Here’s a list of them (PDF format).

484 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:38:57am

re: #476 albusteve

another opportunity to boast about your gambling prowess…yawn

Yep, but to be candid, I gave back a big chunk of the casino’s money on my last 3 day junket by trying to play poker with the real whales. Never play against players that can push you around with a big stack. Playing against the guys that came in on the bus can be profitable, against those that the casino flew in, not so much.

485 mj  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:39:59am

Here’s an excellent article on Obama and Israel:

Obama and Israel: Betrayal in the Broken Places

For a politician, there is no more dangerous combination of traits than hubris and ineptitude. In a friendly environment, the detrimental effects of these flaws can be staved off, for a time, by talented spin doctors, a sympathetic press, or the enthusiasm of one’s followers. In the maelstrom of Middle East politics, however, they tend to be almost immediately apparent, and the resulting fall from grace is often precipitous. President Barack Obama, who appears to possess both traits in unique abundance, has had to find this out the hard way; and whether he has learned his lesson or not remains to be seen…

[Link: newledger.com…]

486 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:42:30am

re: #482 Dark_Falcon

Then those of the rift who have not fallen prey to George Will’s and Glen Beck’s foolishness on the war. We still have to win, even though the President is now a liberal Democrat.

BO needs to decide what ‘win the war’ means…if it means security, infrastructure and boosting the economy, it’s a long term, expensive, monumental commitment…who is in favor of that?, and otherwise what’s the point…waffling about 20 or 40k troops is just stalling

487 avanti  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:42:45am

BBL, trying to close a deal on a Studebaker.

488 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:43:51am

re: #487 avanti

BBL, trying to close a deal on a Studebaker.

I always thought folk said “Gotta see a man about a horse.” The things one learns.

489 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:44:16am

re: #482 Dark_Falcon

Then those of the right who have not fallen prey to George Will’s and Glen Beck’s foolishness on the war will have to help. We still have to win, even though the President is now a liberal Democrat.

PIMF

490 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:45:03am

re: #487 avanti

BBL, trying to close a deal on a Studebaker.

How much do you have to give someone to take it away???

//

491 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:46:16am

re: #487 avanti

BBL, trying to close a deal on a Studebaker.

You’re playing poker on top of the Studebaker?

492 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:46:53am

President Barack Obama, who appears to possess both traits in unique abundance, has had to find this out the hard way; and whether he has learned his lesson or not remains to be seen…

funny how many people deny this simple fact and continue to think he is doing a good job…meanwhile he’s getting hammered at both home and abroad

493 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:47:03am

re: #491 Mad Al-Jaffee

You’re playing poker on top of the Studebaker?

in bed.

494 lawhawk  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:47:37am

re: #493 Guanxi88

kinky

495 Guanxi88  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:48:06am

re: #494 lawhawk

kinky

That you, Hedley?

496 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:48:07am

re: #494 lawhawk

kinky

what a stud

497 Mich-again  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:48:50am

I don’t think you can clearly define victory in Afghanistan. Neither does the President apparently, unless he’s changed his mind since June.. Obama: ‘Victory’ Not Necessarily Goal in Afghanistan

President Obama has put securing Afghanistan near the top of his foreign policy agenda, but “victory” in the war-torn country isn’t necessarily the United States’ goal, he said Thursday in a TV interview.

“I’m always worried about using the word ‘victory,’ because, you know, it invokes this notion of Emperor Hirohito coming down and signing a surrender to MacArthur,” Obama told ABC News.

The enemy facing U.S. and Afghan forces isn’t so clearly defined, he explained.

It does seem kind of bizarre that the CIC has tens of thousands of troops there, but victory isn’t necessarily the goal. Clumsy wording.

498 Sloppy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:50:20am

Re:487, Avanti

My brother had a 1941 Studebaker. First time anyone in the family owned a new car. It was a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, he got to drive it for only a few months before going off to WWII. I still have a soft spot for Studebakers.

499 SanFranciscoZionist  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:51:15am

re: #52 iceweasel

Shorter stupidpedia: Unicorns exists, this I knoe/becuz teh Bible tole me so

Baramin. That’s their weird-ass term for a genus, isn’t it?

500 Danny  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:51:28am

re: #498 Sloppy

Where did your brother serve, Sloppy?

501 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:52:17am

re: #498 Sloppy

Re:487, Avanti

My brother had a 1941 Studebaker. First time anyone in the family owned a new car. It was a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, he got to drive it for only a few months before going off to WWII. I still have a soft spot for Studebakers.

here she is again…

Image: 1941-1942-studebaker-commander-and-president-1941-2.jpg

502 Mich-again  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:53:24am

re: #501 albusteve

Cool. A Bonnie and Clyde car.

503 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:55:09am

re: #502 Mich-again

Cool. A Bonnie and Clyde car.

Actually, no. Clyde Barrow drove a Ford.

504 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:55:34am

So after taking a shower I wandered downstairs and watched some TV. What’d I miss?

505 Sloppy  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:56:09am

Re #500 - Danny

He was in the Army in New Guinea and then the Philippines.

506 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:56:18am

re: #502 Mich-again

Cool. A Bonnie and Clyde car.

minus the 167 bullet holes

507 Danny  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:56:34am

re: #503 Dark_Falcon

Note to self: never play Trivial Pursuit with Dark Falcon.

508 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:56:56am

re: #504 laZardo

So after taking a shower I wandered downstairs and watched some TV. What’d I miss?

You computer is missing, we took it while you were in the shower. Oh, and that phone ringing, it’s me… :)

509 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:57:02am

re: #503 Dark_Falcon

Actually, no. Clyde Barrow drove a Ford.

spoil sport

510 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:57:58am

re: #503 Dark_Falcon

Actually, no. Clyde Barrow drove a Ford.

[Link: www.vegas.com…]

511 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:57:59am

re: #505 Sloppy

Re #500 - Danny

He was in the Army in New Guinea and then the Philippines.

So was my dad.

512 ryannon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:58:02am

Serge Gainsbourg and Brigitte Bardot singing ‘Bonny and Clyde’

513 Charles Johnson  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:58:09am

Well, that was a classic, drawn-out passive aggressive flounce.

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

514 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:58:20am

re: #505 Sloppy

Re #500 - Danny

He was in the Army in New Guinea and then the Philippines.

I had an uncle who served all over the South Pacific. My mother has all of medals in a framed display case.

515 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:59:05am

re: #513 Charles

Well, that was a classic, drawn-out passive aggressive flounce.

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

Insomnia!

516 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:59:12am

re: #513 Charles

Well, that was a classic, drawn-out passive aggressive flounce.

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

They must covet your attention something fierce man.

517 SanFranciscoZionist  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 8:59:52am

re: #84 theheat

Yes, I’d pass out if it were a drinking game. I’m surprised they forgot that whole liberals waging a War on Christmas talking point.

Which reminds me, it’s already October. The WoC defenders ought to be in full rage mode before the end of the month, to get the jump on the holidays. If they wait until Thanksgiving, the sneaky liberals and sekrit Muslims may use that chance to cancel Christmas altogether. Anything’s possible with that Hitler-loving commie POTUS sitting in the WH.
//

Toby Keith, from the Colbert Christmas Special:

I can’t believe what Christmas
Has come to today
All these atheists and judges
Tryin’ to take it away
No carols in our public schools
No trees in city hall
And they wish you Season’s Greetings
At the shopping mall
Ain’t you sick of it all?

Well, there’s a War on Christmas
It’s under attack
But this year America is taking it back
Separate church and state
That’s what some lawyer said
I say it’s time we separated him from his head
You can call me un-Christian
But that’s not true
‘Cause have I got a present for you

518 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:00:09am

re: #508 Walter L. Newton

…so whose computer am I typing on now?

//DUN DUN DUNNN

519 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:00:14am

re: #503 Dark_Falcon

Actually, no. Clyde Barrow drove a Ford.

In fact, Barrow was so enthused with his Ford that he even wrote a letter to Henry Ford praising the car.

520 bosforus  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:00:27am

re: #513 Charles

Well, that was a classic, drawn-out passive aggressive flounce.

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

They literally have to plan their day around flouncing. Absolutely pathetic.

521 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:00:54am

re: #513 Charles

Well, that was a classic, drawn-out passive aggressive flounce.

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

Narcissism. They want people to notice them and their flounce.

522 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:01:18am

re: #517 SanFranciscoZionist

Given that it’s Colbert, the entire performance can be taken by the audience as satire.

On the other hand the guests wouldn’t really be “in on it.”

/

523 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:01:35am

re: #520 bosforus

They literally have to plan their day around flouncing. Absolutely pathetic.

Considering that some of them discuss their flounces on the stalker blog, yes, it is very pathetic.

524 Danny  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:01:51am

re: #505 Sloppy

Re #500 - Danny

He was in the Army in New Guinea and then the Philippines.

Interesting. My dad was a navy corpsman in New Calidonia, the Philippines and elsewhere during ‘43-44 time frame.

526 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:02:36am

re: #513 Charles

What the hell is wrong with these people?

Please be kind. Don’t ask for long-drawn-out answers.
Ask … “What’s right about these people?”

527 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:02:37am

re: #518 laZardo

…so whose computer am I typing on now?

//DUN DUN DUNNN

Mystery Man: Call Me. Dial your number. Go ahead.
[Fred dials the number and the Mystery Man answers]
Mystery Man: [over the phone] I told you I was here.
Fred Madison: [amused] How’d you do that?
Mystery Man: Ask me.
[Fred remembers the anonymous video tapes]
Fred Madison: [angrily into the phone] How did you get inside my house?
Mystery Man: You invited me. It is not my custom to go where I am not wanted.
Fred Madison: [into the phone] Who are you?
[Both Mystery Men laugh mechanically]
Mystery Man: Give me back my phone.
[Fred gives the phone back]
Mystery Man: It’s been a pleasure talking to you.

528 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:02:51am

re: #515 Walter L. Newton

Insomnia!

Insomnia, psychological problems, LGF derangement syndrome, creeping fascism, all kinds of issues.

529 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:02:55am

re: #510 Walter L. Newton

[Link: www.vegas.com…]

Thank you, Walter.

530 Killgore Trout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:03:17am

I wonder how long it’s going to take to flush out the rest of the flouncers. I would have thought they’d all be gone by now.

531 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:03:44am

re: #510 Walter L. Newton

[Link: www.vegas.com…]

I just got one of those in Mafia Wars a few weeks ago. Cool picture.

532 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:03:56am

re: #513 Charles

Well, that was a classic, drawn-out passive aggressive flounce.

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

4 a.m “there” isn’t 4 a.m “everywhere”

As someone that has to work many different shifts and has to deal with clients from all over the world, I found that out on my 1st overnight shift here in Atlanta thinking it would be “quiet” because everyone was ‘sleeping”

/only a little

533 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:04:39am

re: #530 Killgore Trout

I wonder how long it’s going to take to flush out the rest of the flouncers. I would have thought they’d all be gone by now.

They’re hiding.

534 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:04:52am

re: #531 Locker

I just got one of those in Mafia Wars a few weeks ago. Cool picture.

Care to join?

535 MandyManners  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:05:20am

[Link: www.jpost.com…]

European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana expressed concern Wednesday over “recent clashes in east Jerusalem.”

In a statement, he called for restraint, saying, “I have been closely following the situation around the Al Aksa mosque in recent days. I would like to urge all parties to refrain from provocative actions that could further inflame tensions or lead to violence.”

“Everyone must take action to avoid escalation,” he added.

SNIP


[Link: www.jpost.com…]

After Israeli ministers called for his indictment on Tuesday morning, a defiant Sheikh Raed Salah, the leader of the Islamic Movement’s northern branch, said that he and his supporters “would pay any price to defend the Aksa [Mosque]” in Jerusalem, Israel Radio reported.

Salah called on all Israeli Arabs and residents of east Jerusalem to immediately make their way to the Old City and “shield the mosque with their bodies.”

SNIP

536 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:05:29am

re: #528 iceweasel

Insomnia, psychological problems, LGF derangement syndrome, creeping fascism, all kinds of issues.

Creeping fascism? I think I had that on my leg once?

537 ryannon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:06:05am

Gainsbourg and Bardot redux: a much clearer version. Worth it for the leg-shot at 1:39. She really had a nice voice as well…

538 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:06:29am

re: #513 Charles

Well, that was a classic, drawn-out passive aggressive flounce.

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

Well, there’s the flew in my system. I missed it all.

539 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:06:37am

re: #513 Charles

Well, that was a classic, drawn-out passive aggressive flounce.

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

East coast or Europe?

540 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:06:54am

Oops, flaw.

PMM

541 Charles Johnson  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:06:55am

re: #528 iceweasel

Insomnia, psychological problems, LGF derangement syndrome, creeping fascism, all kinds of issues.

You’re right - this was a Spencer-Geller fan from way back. Obviously waited a long time to pull this crap.

542 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:07:02am

re: #536 Walter L. Newton

Creeping fascism? I think I had that on my leg once?

So it WASN”T a very “happy ending” !!

543 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:07:09am

re: #534 laZardo

Care to join?

Blocked at work. I’ll try to hit it from home later. Peace man.

544 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:07:50am

re: #530 Killgore Trout

I wonder how long it’s going to take to flush out the rest of the flouncers. I would have thought they’d all be gone by now.

It’ll never be done. So long as they register sock puppets, it will never be done.

545 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:08:39am

re: #536 Walter L. Newton

Creeping fascism? I think I had that on my leg once?

A Cousin. He does that from time to time. Just shake him off.//

546 debutaunt  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:08:57am

re: #544 Honorary Yooper

It’ll never be done. So long as they register sock puppets, it will never be done.

It’s such an odd goal to have in life.

547 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:09:04am

re: #543 Locker

Kay. Just say you’re from LGF so I don’t miss your invite.

548 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:09:33am

re: #544 Honorary Yooper

It’ll never be done. So long as they register sock puppets, it will never be done.

And there’s no way to know how many socks were registered years ago. I’m amazed people can remember their passwords for tired old socks.

549 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:09:35am

re: #547 laZardo

Kay. Just say you’re from LGF so I don’t miss your invite.

Np man I’m on it.

550 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:10:04am

re: #513 Charles

Well, that was a classic, drawn-out passive aggressive flounce.

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

Maybe she had just watching Red Eye. Not that Red Eye viewers are flouncers. I’m a huge fan of the show and I don’t flounce.

551 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:10:13am

re: #532 sattv4u2

4 a.m “there” isn’t 4 a.m “everywhere”

As someone that has to work many different shifts and has to deal with clients from all over the world, I found that out on my 1st overnight shift here in Atlanta thinking it would be “quiet” because everyone was ‘sleeping”

/only a little

Since I’m in Israel, most of the day is the Overnight Thread.

/sigh

552 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:10:34am

re: #548 wrenchwench

And there’s no way to know how many socks were registered years ago. I’m amazed people can remember their passwords for tired old socks.

They’re really sleeping sockpuppets or slockpuppets for short.

553 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:11:07am

re: #546 debutaunt

It’s such an odd goal to have in life.

Yes, it is, and it is a pathetic one. For crying out loud, it’s only a blog, people, just a blog where the blog owner posts his opinions and things he thinks are noteworthy. There’s no need to flounce or act like an ass. It’s not work, it’s not life, it’s a freaking blog.

554 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:11:12am

re: #551 Alouette

Since I’m in Israel, most of the day is the Overnight Thread.

/sigh

Cool.
“we’ (work) do a lot of work with a satellite transmission company there

555 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:11:48am

re: #546 debutaunt

It’s such an odd goal to have in life.

Some people don’t take change or rejection well. Those who can’t handle change, flounce. Those who can’t handle rejection, create sock puppets. Those with both problems can be found at The Deuce.

556 Danny  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:11:58am

BTW, I saw that JamesTKirk is blocked. Wonder what happened.

557 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:12:29am

Was the nic “Josephine” meant to Empress us?

/*snickering*

558 Sharmuta  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:12:39am

re: #541 Charles

You’re right - this was a Spencer-Geller fan from way back. Obviously waited a long time to pull this crap.

She never did accept Medaura’s reports on Spencer because she didn’t like Medaura- so truth be damned.

559 MrSilverDragon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:13:14am

re: #553 Honorary Yooper

Yes, it is, and it is a pathetic one. For crying out loud, it’s only a blog, people, just a blog where the blog owner posts his opinions and things he thinks are noteworthy. There’s no need to flounce or act like an ass. It’s not work, it’s not life, it’s a freaking blog.

Some people just love being drama queens. Goodness knows I work with plenty of them. “Hey look at me I’m in a huff stare at me!”

I don’t get it either.

560 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:13:33am

re: #550 Mad Al-Jaffee

Just finished watching Red Eye.

PIMF

561 Mich-again  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:13:41am

re: #513 Charles

And of course, she showed up at 4 am, to make sure she got maximum coverage. What the hell is wrong with these people?

Maybe you need a Night Ranger at Four in the Morning Warning: dreadful 80’s hair metal

562 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:13:42am

re: #557 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Was the nic “Josephine” meant to Empress us?

/*snickering*

Can’t hear that name without thinking of the movie “La Femme Nikita”

563 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:13:44am

re: #556 Danny

BTW, I saw that JamesTKirk is blocked. Wonder what happened.

Maybe he wore a red shirt to work today.

564 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:13:44am

re: #548 wrenchwench

And there’s no way to know how many socks were registered years ago. I’m amazed people can remember their passwords for tired old socks.

No, there really is no way of knowing. Charles can only do so much when tracking them down. He’s good at it, but if socks are registered with an entirely different account, it is still a tough job to track them down.

565 StillAMarine  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:14:37am

Lovely photograph, Charles.

566 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:14:44am

re: #561 Mich-again

Maybe you need a Night Ranger at Four in the Morning Warning: dreadful 80’s hair metal

I can’t watch that at work, but the “Sister Christian” scene from Boogie Nights was creepy and amazing.

567 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:15:21am

re: #562 Creeping Eruption

Can’t hear that name without thinking of the movie “La Femme Nikita”

Heard of it (somewhere, somehow). Never saw it.

568 Charles Johnson  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:15:33am

They’re threatening my life again at the stalker blog.

569 John Neverbend  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:16:02am

re: #535 MandyManners

[Link: www.jpost.com…]

European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana expressed concern Wednesday over “recent clashes in east Jerusalem.”

A familiar pattern, invariably following a reprehensible action against Israel by whatever group felt it was their turn. The head of state in Weenieland feels that he or she has to say something, just to maintain the illusion that their opinion matters and that they have more than bugger all influence in the region. It has to be “even-handed”, so expressing concern and urging restraint goes a long way.

570 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:16:07am

re: #564 Honorary Yooper

No, there really is no way of knowing. Charles can only do so much when tracking them down. He’s good at it, but if socks are registered with an entirely different account, it is still a tough job to track them down.

Profiling by behavior works, but only if there’s some behavior. There’s an argument for expiration of unused accounts.

571 J.S.  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:16:13am

re: #568 Charles

Can you do anything (legally speaking) about this?

572 MrSilverDragon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:16:57am

re: #567 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Heard of it (somewhere, somehow). Never saw it.

Perhaps you’re familiar with the remake “Point of No Return”. That’s how I heard of La Femme Nikita.

573 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:17:45am

re: #558 Sharmuta

She never did accept Medaura’s reports on Spencer because she didn’t like Medaura- so truth be damned.

I didn’t like Medaura’s reports on it at first, but the evidence supporting her popped up. First there were the commentors at JW who were nuts, then Spencer’s allies all went openly eurofascist (GoV, etc), then Spencer himself showed what a lack of class he had.

Spencer’s own actions and words bore out the truth of Medaura’s reports. Even if you don’t like what is said, the truth is the truth, and facts are facts, and Medaura was right.

574 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:18:05am

re: #567 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Heard of it (somewhere, somehow). Never saw it.

Although subtitled, inmho one of the most bad-ass movies made.

They use most of my favorite weapons: Desert Eagle .44, Styer AUG, Baretta 93R …
There is an American version with Bridgette Fonda (?), the name of which escapes me. Your time would be better spent burning the cash you would spend on the moview, and watching paint dry.

575 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:19:50am

re: #574 Creeping Eruption

Didn’t the American version feature Harvey Keitel as a “cleaner” named “Mr. Wolf”? Sort of referenced/copied in one of my favorite movies?

576 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:19:56am

re: #572 MrSilverDragon

Perhaps you’re familiar with the remake “Point of No Return”. That’s how I heard of La Femme Nikita.

Candidly, I backed away from Hollywood and television in the early 80s. Have been very selective in my movie-watching since that time.

577 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:19:58am

re: #568 Charles

They’re threatening my life again at the stalker blog.

I couldn’t bring myself to upding this one… it just seems wrong.

578 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:20:39am

re: #574 Creeping Eruption

Although subtitled, inmho one of the most bad-ass movies made.

They use most of my favorite weapons: Desert Eagle .44, Styer AUG, Baretta 93R …
There is an American version with Bridgette Fonda (?), the name of which escapes me. Your time would be better spent burning the cash you would spend on the moview, and watching paint dry.

heh

579 vxbush  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:21:13am

re: #577 Locker

I couldn’t bring myself to upding this one… it just seems wrong.

Same here. Upding a comment where someone notes that folks are interested in killing him? Sad, scary, and really weird. Not dingworthy.

580 lawhawk  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:22:09am

re: #575 Mad Al-Jaffee

Keitel played Winston Wolf in Pulp Fiction, which was a riff on the Cleaner role he played in Point of No Return. The name of his character in Point of No Return was Victor the Cleaner.

581 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:22:14am

re: #578 pre-Boomer Marine brat

re: #579 vxbush

It’s just a show of support. Certainly not cheering the sentiment.

582 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:22:38am

re: #575 Mad Al-Jaffee

Didn’t the American version feature Harvey Keitel as a “cleaner” named “Mr. Wolf”? Sort of referenced/copied in one of my favorite movies?

That is Pulp Fiction I think. Samuel L. Jackson and J. Travolta accidentaly blow off this guys head in a car and need it cleaned up. They go to Q. Tarantinos house who call Mr. Wolf.

La Femme Nikita has a cleaner in it too, but it is a French guy who plays a similar role in a number of movies.

583 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:23:04am

re: #581 wrenchwench

re: #579 vxbush

It’s just a show of support. Certainly not cheering the sentiment.

True.

584 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:23:23am

re: #578 pre-Boomer Marine brat

heh

You might reconsider your monastic movie habits and watch this one.

585 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:23:40am

re: #580 lawhawk

Keitel played Winston Wolf in Pulp Fiction, which was a riff on the Cleaner role he played in Point of No Return. The name of his character in Point of No Return was Victor the Cleaner.

Okay. I guess I haven’t seen either one. Except maybe the original French version, but a long time ago.

586 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:23:58am

re: #579 vxbush

Same here. Upding a comment where someone notes that folks are interested in killing him? Sad, scary, and really weird. Not dingworthy.

To me, it’s more of a sympathy ding up. These nuts over at the Deuce (I know you’re read, assholes) have threatened a number of commentors here as well as the host. They’ve been particularly hard on a few of them such as Killgore, Irish Rose, and Sharmuta.

587 Locker  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:24:08am

re: #581 wrenchwench

re: #579 vxbush

It’s just a show of support. Certainly not cheering the sentiment.

Of course not, was just speaking personally. My mouse floated over the + but I couldn’t bring myself to click it.

588 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:24:21am

re: #583 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Oops, the first reply thingy was supposed to be to Locker.

More tea, please!

589 Semper Fi  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:24:38am

re: #541 Charles

You’re right - this was a Spencer-Geller fan from way back. Obviously waited a long time to pull this crap.

But, what happens to the accumulated Karma of the flouncee? She had over 1800 (Green).

How about: First lizard downding to the final post of the Flounce gets the Karma (Green of course). That would encourage lizards to log in and pay attention.
///

The gambling posts did this.

590 vxbush  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:24:56am

re: #581 wrenchwench

re: #579 vxbush

It’s just a show of support. Certainly not cheering the sentiment.

Understood. Just not the way I choose to ding.

591 vxbush  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:25:42am

re: #587 Locker

Of course not, was just speaking personally. My mouse floated over the + but I couldn’t bring myself to click it.

Yeah. I want to support Charles in this weird attack, but a ding doesn’t do it for me.

592 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:25:48am
593 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:26:00am

re: #541 Charles

You’re right - this was a Spencer-Geller fan from way back. Obviously waited a long time to pull this crap.

The initial comment set off enough alarm bells in all kinds of ways, but the Spencer/Geller fan girl connection made it definitive for me.

They’re getting more passive aggressive and going for the drawn out ‘subtle’ flounce. Timed for when Stinky isn’t around, of course.

594 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:26:11am

re: #591 vxbush

a ding doesn’t do it for me.

in bed?

595 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:26:15am

re: #584 Creeping Eruption

You might reconsider your monastic movie habits and watch this one.

Well, the very idea of a “badass” movie, made to be that way, turns me off from the get-go. It’s not the violence, per se, it’s the motive.

596 albusteve  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:26:21am

Inside the State Dining Room, where the meeting was held, Obama’s Republican opponent in last year’s presidential race, Sen. John McCain, told Obama that he should not move at a “leisurely pace,” according to people in the room.

That comment later drew a sharp response from Obama, they said. Obama said no one felt more urgency than he did about the war, and there would not be nothing leisurely about it.

[Link: www.foxnews.com…]

597 Charles Johnson  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:26:27am

re: #593 iceweasel

The initial comment set off enough alarm bells in all kinds of ways, but the Spencer/Geller fan girl connection made it definitive for me.

They’re getting more passive aggressive and going for the drawn out ‘subtle’ flounce. Timed for when Stinky isn’t around, of course.

And they’re trying to convince others to leave.

598 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:26:46am

re: #585 Mad Al-Jaffee

Okay. I guess I haven’t seen either one. Except maybe the original French version, but a long time ago.

You must watch Pulp Fiction, Le Femme Nikita, and may I also recommend True Romance and King of New York.

True Romance has a scene between Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper, which I think is one of the greatest scenes in cinema, albeit somewhat racist. I later heard that it was all ad lib, but I cannot confirm this.

599 Charles Johnson  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:27:49am

Here’s ‘Earth2moonbat’ (with the name ‘snork’) threatening my life:

Image: ZZ52D07E5E.jpg

And here’s ‘savage’ (Marc Thomas Donato) and another creep threatening my life:

Image: ZZ5C681330.jpg

600 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:27:53am

re: #593 iceweasel

The initial comment set off enough alarm bells in all kinds of ways, but the Spencer/Geller fan girl connection made it definitive for me.

They’re getting more passive aggressive and going for the drawn out ‘subtle’ flounce. Timed for when Stinky isn’t around, of course.

When you spend hours planning a flounce, you’ve hit rock bottom. There’s more to life than trying to pull a fast one on Charles.

601 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:28:11am

re: #593 iceweasel

The initial comment set off enough alarm bells in all kinds of ways, but the Spencer/Geller fan girl connection made it definitive for me.

They’re getting more passive aggressive and going for the drawn out ‘subtle’ flounce. Timed for when Stinky isn’t around, of course.

Always. They openly boast about doing so over at the Deuce. Some of the kinkier ones go for the screenshots of the drawn out flounces. I honestly think they get off on them.

602 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:28:13am

re: #598 Creeping Eruption

You must watch Pulp Fiction, Le Femme Nikita, and may I also recommend True Romance and King of New York.

True Romance has a scene between Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper, which I think is one of the greatest scenes in cinema, albeit somewhat racist. I later heard that it was all ad lib, but I cannot confirm this.

Pulp Fiction is one of my favroite movies. I saw it five times in the theater.

I wasn’t crazy about True Romance. I saw it so long ago, I’m willing to give it another chance. It might even by on my Netflix queue.

603 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:28:17am

re: #588 wrenchwench

Oops, the first reply thingy was supposed to be to Locker.

More tea, please!

*trying unsuccessfully to stuff a team bag into the modem*

604 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:30:09am

re: #593 iceweasel

The initial comment set off enough alarm bells in all kinds of ways, but the Spencer/Geller fan girl connection made it definitive for me.

They’re getting more passive aggressive and going for the drawn out ‘subtle’ flounce. Timed for when Stinky isn’t around, of course.

In retrospect, I find it creepy the way OR was saying, “I’m going to be in X Town soon, anybody want to get together for a beer?” In one case, directly to someone who followed him in flouncing. And then he outed his old, obvious sock. Still, I didn’t assume it was coming, but I was not surprised when it did.

605 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:30:59am

re: #595 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Well, the very idea of a “badass” movie, made to be that way, turns me off from the get-go. It’s not the violence, per se, it’s the motive.

I know what you mean. The American movie would fall into that category - gratuitous violence for its own sake. Le Femme Nikita is actually a very good movie. The violence (not altogether graphic) is secondary to the story of the main character who is an assassin for the French Government. The story is how it came about, and what it does to a person in that line of work.

606 Honorary Yooper  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:31:14am

re: #597 Charles

And they’re trying to convince others to leave.

There’s a few long time lizards they talk about emailing to join them over on the stalker blog.

607 ryannon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:31:33am

re: #575 Mad Al-Jaffee

Didn’t the American version feature Harvey Keitel as a “cleaner” named “Mr. Wolf”? Sort of referenced/copied in one of my favorite movies?

Probably already been addressed, but it was ‘Pulp Fiction’.

608 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:31:44am

re: #598 Creeping Eruption

I’ve also seen King of New York, long time ago. I should see it again.

My mother (sort of) knew Christopher Walken in college.

609 vxbush  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:32:13am

re: #604 wrenchwench

In retrospect, I find it creepy the way OR was saying, “I’m going to be in X Town soon, anybody want to get together for a beer?” In one case, directly to someone who followed him in flouncing. And then he outed his old, obvious sock. Still, I didn’t assume it was coming, but I was not surprised when it did.

Wait—I’m behind here. OR is out? I’ve actually had to do work the last few days.

610 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:32:26am

re: #603 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I don’t like these tea parties one bit.

The idea of grown men and women sitting at freakishly small, brightly-colored tables and talking to stuffed animals is just creepy.

/ :B

611 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:32:39am

re: #599 Charles

Here’s ‘Earth2moonbat’ (with the name ‘snork’) threatening my life:

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com…]

And here’s ‘savage’ (Marc Thomas Donato) and another creep threatening my life:

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com…]

Of course, you have passed all this information on to someone, life the police or who ever would take care of something like this?

This is not funny. This is clinical, as in pathology, as in mentally ill.

612 Creeping Eruption  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:32:43am

re: #604 wrenchwench

OR had a sock?

613 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:32:48am

re: #599 Charles

Here’s ‘Earth2moonbat’ (with the name ‘snork’) threatening my life:

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com…]

And here’s ‘savage’ (Marc Thomas Donato) and another creep threatening my life:

[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com…]

I think that ‘snork’ was threatening San Fran crazies who might come after Zombie if Zombie was outed. That doesn’t make his words any less bigoted or wrong, of course.

Note to Rodan: I don’t watch you guys all the time. I have a life and better things to do. But you guys keep sending out trolls and sock puppets and so I need to keep watch.

614 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:33:00am

re: #609 vxbush

Wait—I’m behind here. OR is out? I’ve actually had to do work the last few days.

He decided to post elsewhere instead.

615 MrSilverDragon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:33:14am

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Civility is going out the window. Whatever happened to disagreement and rational argument? Just because I may disagree with someone, doesn’t mean I hate them for it… and wishing harm on someone you disagree with? That may seem rational to some, but not to me. On the flipside, just because I agree with someone/something, that doesn’t mean I agree with everything they say.

616 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:33:54am

re: #612 Creeping Eruption

OR had a sock?

The name was the equivalent of “OR’s Sock”

I have one called “wenchwrench.”

617 Sharmuta  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:34:08am

re: #604 wrenchwench

In retrospect, I find it creepy the way OR was saying, “I’m going to be in X Town soon, anybody want to get together for a beer?” In one case, directly to someone who followed him in flouncing. And then he outed his old, obvious sock. Still, I didn’t assume it was coming, but I was not surprised when it did.

It’s like a high school clique, and they’re trying to bully folks into playing their game- to get everyone to “ruin” LGF. It’s very petty on their part, and goes further in exposing their true character more than any comment they ever made here.

618 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:34:16am

re: #599 Charles

I noticed zombie getting mentioned. What’s been up with [zombie’s gender] anyway?

619 vxbush  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:34:31am

re: #614 wrenchwench

He decided to post elsewhere instead.

Hmmm. Interesting. Very interesting.

620 Killgore Trout  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:34:56am

Nobel prizes remind us why immigration matters

If you’re looking for reasons to puff out your chest and take pride in being American, then take note that the first six Nobel Prize winners announced this week are U.S. citizens.

Here’s something else you should know: Four of those winners were born outside the U.S.

That dynamic neatly summarizes the current state of our innovation economy. We are increasingly dependent on brainpower from overseas that migrates here to drive the research and discoveries we need to power economic growth.

621 Walter L. Newton  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:35:08am

re: #615 MrSilverDragon

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Civility is going out the window. Whatever happened to disagreement and rational argument? Just because I may disagree with someone, doesn’t mean I hate them for it… and wishing harm on someone you disagree with? That may seem rational to some, but not to me. On the flipside, just because I agree with someone/something, that doesn’t mean I agree with everything they say.

You’re right. But for some people, disagreement pushes some paranoid button, and the next thing you know, that person is thinking that everyone is out to get them, or to make them look bad or to punish them.

It’s not healthy at all.

622 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:35:10am

re: #600 Dark_Falcon

When you spend hours planning a flounce, you’ve hit rock bottom. There’s more to life than trying to pull a fast one on Charles.

I’m currently spending hours trying to compose a plaintive request for a thread-photo of a grunion run (instead of all the nondescript stuff Charles has a habit of posting.) That effort is a lot more satisfying from my point of view.

/would grunions mating on a dark beach be classified as NSFW?

623 wrenchwench  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:36:24am

re: #618 laZardo

Look in the private threads.

624 Dark_Falcon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:36:26am

re: #622 pre-Boomer Marine brat

I’m currently spending hours trying to compose a plaintive request for a thread-photo of a grunion run (instead of all the nondescript stuff Charles has a habit of posting.) That effort is a lot more satisfying from my point of view.

/would grunions mating on a dark beach be classified as NSFW?

Yes.

625 iceweasel  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:37:45am

re: #597 Charles

And they’re trying to convince others to leave.

Yes. That’s what this particular one was about, for sure.

And of course all this drama does also have the effect of intimidating new and good registrants from joining the comment sections because they don’t know what the hell is going on. That’s another intent on their part. And it freaks out people who are registered but missed what happened.

626 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:38:42am

I wish I could read some of the deleted flounces. Can’t LGF have a flounce gallery or flounce archive?

627 Charles Johnson  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:39:59am

re: #626 Mad Al-Jaffee

No.

628 lawhawk  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:40:27am

re: #620 Killgore Trout

Why are they coming to the States instead of staying in their home country; methinks it has something to do with the ability to secure financing to do the research here, rather than in their home countries.

And there’s a long history of foreign born winners.

629 Charles Johnson  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:41:09am

re: #613 Dark_Falcon

I think that ‘snork’ was threatening San Fran crazies who might come after Zombie if Zombie was outed. That doesn’t make his words any less bigoted or wrong, of course.

Absolutely not. You must be kidding.

630 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:41:09am

re: #623 wrenchwench

[reading]

…oh dear.

631 lurking faith  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:41:21am

re: #626 Mad Al-Jaffee

I wish I could read some of the deleted flounces. Can’t LGF have a flounce gallery or flounce archive?

The obvious problem with having a viewable archive is that the undiscovered sock puppets and the planning-to-flouncers would have full access.

632 sattv4u2  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:41:41am

re: #626 Mad Al-Jaffee

I wish I could read some of the deleted flounces. Can’t LGF have a flounce gallery or flounce archive?

That would be like keeping voice mail messages of all the girls I asked out on dates that responded “F*** off!”

633 debutaunt  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:42:22am

re: #604 wrenchwench

In retrospect, I find it creepy the way OR was saying, “I’m going to be in X Town soon, anybody want to get together for a beer?” In one case, directly to someone who followed him in flouncing. And then he outed his old, obvious sock. Still, I didn’t assume it was coming, but I was not surprised when it did.

I missed it. Did OR flounce or just leave? I always enjoyed bantering with him and the recent ‘activity’ has been a bit bewildering.

634 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:43:12am

re: #610 laZardo

I don’t like these tea parties one bit.

The idea of grown men and women sitting at freakishly small, brightly-colored tables and talking to stuffed animals is just creepy.

/ :B

*grin*
I could say somewhat the same thing about your Filipino jeepneys.

/*running like hell* … :D .. teasing

635 debutaunt  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:43:42am

re: #608 Mad Al-Jaffee

I’ve also seen King of New York, long time ago. I should see it again.

My mother (sort of) knew Christopher Walken in college.

Walken’s SNL routine about the census is just hilarious.

636 ryannon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:43:53am

re: #628 lawhawk

Why are they coming to the States instead of staying in their home country; methinks it has something to do with the ability to secure financing to do the research here, rather than in their home countries.

And there’s a long history of foreign born winners.

They are definitely following the money trail, but for the right reasons. The U.S. is light-years ahead of, say, the EU in terms of public funding for research. And as for private funds, forget it.

637 laZardo  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:44:25am

re: #634 pre-Boomer Marine brat

Well if you Americans hadn’t left your jeeps here to rot after the War…

/*chases*

638 debutaunt  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:46:16am

re: #620 Killgore Trout

Nobel prizes remind us why immigration matters

The brain drain has always been crucial to innovation in the US.

639 ryannon  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:47:50am

re: #635 debutaunt

Walken’s SNL routine about the census is just hilarious.

Walken in FatBoy Slim’s ‘Weapon of Choice’ He trained as a dancer back in the early days…

640 pre-Boomer Marine brat  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:48:40am

re: #637 laZardo

Well if you Americans hadn’t left your jeeps here to rot after the War…

/*chases*

*screeches*

Was in Baguio 3 years ago. The ride up and back from Manila was interesting, seeing the shops with yet-to-be-customized jeepneys out in front, and the finished products all over the place. (First saw them in Olongapo in the Sixties.)

641 Vicious Babushka  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:48:56am

re: #616 wrenchwench

The name was the equivalent of “OR’s Sock”

I have one called “wenchwrench.”

I don’t have a sock. I wanted to register “Vicious Babushka” to match my blog, but never got a round tuit.

642 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 9:59:18am

I’m realizing we haven’t had a good pun thread in a while.
Maybe most of the lizards who liked them left?

But I don’t see the stalker blogs as being a place to go for humor.

643 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 10:25:17am

re: #642 Kosh’s Shadow

I’m realizing we haven’t had a good pun thread in a while.
Maybe most of the lizards who liked them left?

But I don’t see the stalker blogs as being a place to go for humor.

I’m still here!

644 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 10:30:28am

re: #643 Mad Al-Jaffee

I’m still here!

Good, You and a couple of others.
Next time I think it is a good time, I’ll start a pun thread and see what happens.

645 Mad Al-Jaffee  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 10:37:39am

re: #644 Kosh’s Shadow

Good, You and a couple of others.
Next time I think it is a good time, I’ll start a pun thread and see what happens.

Is OR still around? Haven’t seen him post in a while.

646 Kosh's Shadow  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 10:50:27am

re: #645 Mad Al-Jaffee

Is OR still around? Haven’t seen him post in a while.

Banned for appearing on a blog were people were planning flounces.

647 gregb  Wed, Oct 7, 2009 11:19:14am

re: #1 Dante41

Evening, Lizards. Anyone up for some good CREEPYPASTA?

FTFY.


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