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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.
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.
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?
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...
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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?
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.
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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)
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.
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.
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...
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?
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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First, there's the celebration of the Satanic holiday, Halloween, to deal with.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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?
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?
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." ...
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." ...
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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? :)
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? :)
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
:)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
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"
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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).
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†)
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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!
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.)
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.
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. :)
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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
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
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.))
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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"
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.
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."
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.
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 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.
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!"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
In every language, the first word after "Mama!" that every kid learns to say is "Mine!" A system that doesn't allow ownership, that doesn't allow you to say "Mine!" when you grow up, has -- to put it mildly -- a fatal design flaw. From the time Mr. Developing Nation was forced to read "The Little Red Book" in exchange for a blob of rice, till the time he figured out that waiting in line for a loaf of pumpernickel was boring as f*ck, took about three generations. ... Decades of indoctrination, manipulation, censorship and KGB excursions haven't altered this fact: People want a piece of their own little Something-or-Other, and, if they don't get it, have a tendency to initiate counterrevolution.
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