Baby Sloth Open Thread

A Lincoln County man in his 30s has died after falling ill with the H1N1 virus, according to state health officials.

The man had no underlying health conditions, officials said.

reine.de.tout Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:46:31pm

So ugly, they're cute.
Baby anythings are always cute.
'cept snakes.

Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:47:03pm

They just brought one of our boys home.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Heffelfinger returned home

His family lives about 10 miles from me.

Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:47:09pm

re: #5 recusancy

This is kind of embarrassing.

[Video]

Howard Stern did the same thing with Obama supporters. His "reporter" spouted all the McCain positions and said they were Obama's. The people agreed with said positions.

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:47:15pm

Am I racist for thinking the white one is the cutest?

/humor

freetoken Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:47:34pm

re: #5 recusancy

The power of celebrity.

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:49:16pm

re: #9 Bubblehead II

They just brought one of our boys home.

Army Chief Warrant Officer Heffelfinger returned home

His family lives about 10 miles from me.

My hat off for him, my head down for him.

And for god's sake can we let the Army have planes so they don't need to rely on helicopters so much? They're the most dangerous vehicle to put a soldier in.

I may be biased, as I lost two friends that way.

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:49:29pm

the Grand Canyon is in Ohio, I've seen it

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:51:08pm

re: #13 Obdicut

My hat off for him, my head down for him.

And for god's sake can we let the Army have planes so they don't need to rely on helicopters so much? They're the most dangerous vehicle to put a soldier in.

I may be biased, as I lost two friends that way.

planes crash too...choppers are a primary instrument of war

soxfan4life Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:52:06pm

re: #15 albusteve

planes crash too...choppers are a primary instrument of war

They are the cavalry's new horse.

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:52:42pm

re: #16 soxfan4life

They are the cavalry's new horse.

think Huey...saved alot of lives

Racer X Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:53:12pm

re: #5 recusancy

What's embarrassing is the reporter's inability to hide her contempt.

recusancy Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:53:30pm

re: #13 Obdicut

My hat off for him, my head down for him.

And for god's sake can we let the Army have planes so they don't need to rely on helicopters so much? They're the most dangerous vehicle to put a soldier in.

I may be biased, as I lost two friends that way.

No other option until the enemy starts building landing strips for us. I don't see that happening.

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:54:06pm

re: #18 Racer X

What's embarrassing is the reporter's inability to hide her contempt.

what's embarrassing is bring up Palin again...how could they?

Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:54:37pm

Robert Byrd has been in elected office for 1/4 of the United States existence.

Daniel Ballard Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:54:37pm

re: #8 reine.de.tout

If one gets out at least you do not have to worry about getting out run in a chase.

Racer X Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:55:10pm

re: #20 albusteve

what's embarrassing is bring up Palin again...how could they?

This is a Sloth thread, dammit!

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:55:57pm

To all on my helicopter comment:

I regret saying it, because it's drawing attention away from the fallen soldier. I apologize. As I said, it's a personal thing with me, and I clearly have an emotional bias. Apologies again.

And again, respect to Chief Warrant Officer Mathew C. Heffelfinger, who laid down his life for his nation.

And to his family, who raised him, loved him, and now have to deal with that loss.

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:56:02pm

The Towercam, showing smog from LA wafting across the San Gabriel Mountains. Pacific time zone.

Surabaya Stew Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:56:24pm

I like Taz the sloth; in the video, first he scratches his ass with his arm and then his head with his foot...looks like he has his priorities totally in line with most of us men! :-D

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:56:27pm

re: #19 recusancy

No other option until the enemy starts building landing strips for us. I don't see that happening.

there is another option...I've seen these birds flying around ABQ...

[Link: www.boeing.com...]

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:57:23pm

re: #23 Racer X

This is a Sloth thread, dammit!

hey!...it took years of patience and now it here! (what do we do with it?)

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:57:56pm

re: #13 Obdicut

The Air Force gets the fixed wings, the Army, the rotary wings.

Helicopters are dangerous but sometimes nothing else will do.

Daniel Ballard Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:58:14pm

re: #28 albusteve
Whatever yo do, do it slooowlyyy

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 3:59:42pm

re: #28 albusteve

Here's my favorite Sloth-like creature:

Youtube Video

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:01:29pm

my final contribution to the Sloth Thread...
why sloths love trees...

Youtube Video

wrenchwench Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:02:20pm

re: #31 Obdicut

Here's my favorite Sloth-like creature:

And, like the sloth, it enjoys a good skritch!

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:02:27pm

re: #31 Obdicut

Here's my favorite Sloth-like creature:

TOUCHDOWN!

Daniel Ballard Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:02:40pm

Sloth music!

[Link: www.myspace.com...]

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:03:52pm

re: #35 Rightwingconspirator

Sloth music!

[Link: www.myspace.com...]

sloth food
sloth skinned boots
slothmobile
get it over with

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:04:15pm

Osprey video

Youtube Video

Surabaya Stew Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:04:54pm

re: #30 Rightwingconspirator

Whatever yo do, do it slooowlyyy

That reminded me of the funniest scene from Taxi ever!

Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:05:36pm

re: #37 Ojoe

Hope they got the hydraulics figured out.

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:07:28pm

re: #39 Decatur Deb

Tricky design, lots has to go through that rotating joint.

ghazidor Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:07:47pm

Whoa, hold on, aren't sloths one of the seven deadly sins?

Charles is trying to corrupt us all!

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:08:10pm

another gorgeous sunset free of charge courtesy of the high New Mexican desert...wowzwer!...too bad everybody cant' live out here...(Wrenchwench is in fact hidden away in some mysterious mountain village somewhere)

Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:10:38pm

My favourite babies are possum babies:

Image: posum1.png

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:12:37pm

re: #39 Decatur Deb

Hope they got the hydraulics figured out.

they deployed to Iraq and the Marines loved them and want more of them...wait til they get a nose cannon and some waist gunners...OOH RAH! mfrs

davinvalkri Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:13:12pm

Right now I'm just happy I don't have a television.
/You aren't helping, Maher!

Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:13:42pm

re: #41 ausador

Whoa, hold on, aren't sloths one of the seven deadly sins?

Charles is trying to corrupt us all!

I think gluttony is one. And I'm trying. You should see the burger I am making. Heh.

Irish Rose Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:13:44pm

Awww!

*melts*

checked08 Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:14:41pm

re: #43 Jimmah

Pandas>opossum

Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:14:53pm

re: #44 albusteve

I lost track of them when I left Rucker. The problems weren't abnormal,
but they turned them loose too soon.

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:15:09pm

re: #46 Cannadian Club Akbar

I think gluttony is one. And I'm trying. You should see the burger I am making. Heh.

I'm good for like 4 out of 7 so far...working on the rest takes time

Racer X Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:15:33pm

Finally, A Congressman With a Solution: Stop Complaining So Much

Sure, the economy sucks. Unemployment is at least 10.2% and, yes, if you include part-time workers who would rather have full-time jobs it may be over 17%. The government is showering our cash on Wall Street and burning through piles of our children and grandchildren’s money “saving” phantom jobs in Congressional Districts that don’t exist.
Oh yeah, and Congress is planning for a government take-over of our health care system, legislating higher energy prices and raising taxes. Sheesh, no wonder we’re feeling blue.
Well, not to worry, three-term Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) has found a solution: Stop Complaining So Much. Rep. Cleaver is currently circulating a “Dear Colleague” letter, seeking co-sponsors for House Concurrent Resolution 155, designating the day before Thanksgiving as the official “Complaint Free Wednesday.”

You see, as the Congressman explains:

From time to time, we all experience anxiety, frustration, stress, and regret. And often, we respond to these feelings with a criticism or a complaint. Regrettably, complaining keeps people stuck on current problems, inhibiting them from thinking constructively to find solutions. Research has also shown that complaining can be harmful to one’s emotional and physical health; relationships; and can limit professional career success.

Really. Full letter and more after the jump.

Someone should contact this guy's boss so he can tell him to get back to work. A House Resolution against complaining. Your government in action people.

Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:15:53pm

re: #50 albusteve

I'm good for like 4 out of 7 so far...working on the rest takes time

Bit of anger a couple threads down.

Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:17:32pm

re: #13 Obdicut

All tools of the military are dangerous. Some more so than others. When they fail, people die. It is an unfortunate fact. But we accept that fact and do so with the knowledge that the loss will advance the technology and prevent future failures. hence the Subsafe program.

U.S.S. Thresher

U.S.S. Scorpian

My first Boat.

U.S.S. Guitarro

Nothing like going to sea on a ship designed to sink and being built by the lowest bidder.

Submariner humor

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:17:54pm

re: #49 Decatur Deb

I lost track of them when I left Rucker. The problems weren't abnormal,
but they turned them loose too soon.

quite a few of them bombed, but most recently to pilot error...very tricky to fly I understand but the DofD has stood by them...it's so unique and they have so much money in them seem like a good idea to finish out...like I said they went to Iraq and came back, no problems

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:19:07pm

re: #52 Decatur Deb

Bit of anger a couple threads down.

not me...I'm a jolly guy

Cathypop Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:19:10pm

re: #43 Jimmah

My favourite babies are possum babies:

[Link: babyanimalz.com...]

Nope! Sorry! Possums are always but ugly no matter how old they are.

Daniel Ballard Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:20:06pm

re: #51 Racer X

Seen the "your gov in action pic" that is making the rounds? Shows a bunch of Dems playing solitaire on their computers whilst a republican speaks on the budget. It is marked AP but I can not find it outside of a chain email and a couple blogs.

Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:20:28pm

re: #54 albusteve

Yeah. Most systems look like crap somewhere in the development cycle.
The Abrams had a bad rep at first.

Racer X Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:21:55pm

re: #57 Rightwingconspirator

Seen the "your gov in action pic" that is making the rounds? Shows a bunch of Dems playing solitaire on their computers whilst a republican speaks on the budget. It is marked AP but I can not find it outside of a chain email and a couple blogs.

Heh, bipartisan collaboration!

Digital Display Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:22:07pm

re: #53 Bubblehead II

All tools of the military are dangerous. Some more so than others. When they fail, people die. It is an unfortunate fact. But we accept that fact and do so with the knowledge that the loss will advance the technology and prevent future failures. hence the Subsafe program.

U.S.S. Thresher

U.S.S. Scorpian

My first Boat.

U.S.S. Guitarro

Nothing like going to sea on a ship designed to sink and being built by the lowest bidder.

Submariner humor

I remember the sinking of the Guitarro at MINSY.. The Shop 38 supervisor blew his brains out that night

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:22:09pm

re: #53 Bubblehead II

My paternal grandfather spent WWII in the Merchant Marine, as an engineer in a Liberty Ship. He did many, many trips back and forth to North Africa and later Europe, had his ship shot out from under him four times (subs, all 4) though he managed to save one nobody thought could be saved. He was injured three times (rivet, shrapnel-- he didn't like being above decks, and this proved him absolutely right in his own mind-- and rivet again.) and saw many fellow ships go right to the bottom.

The one thing he said you had to be crazy to do was go down in a submarine.

It's one reason, he said, they feared the subs so much-- they knew they were being hunted by crazy bastards.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:22:41pm

I...should make...a comment. Must...think...about it...Will take...my time.

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:24:57pm

re: #58 Decatur Deb

Yeah. Most systems look like crap somewhere in the development cycle.
The Abrams had a bad rep at first.

except for their fuel consumption, they are nearly perfect...in a running fight in the open they are practically invincible...the Israelis would certainly disagree tho

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:25:15pm

re: #53 Bubblehead II

My grandpa on my dad's side built US subs in San Francisco at Union Iron Works during WW1. They'd finish the things, take them out in San Francisco Bay, dive them, and run around inside with sticks of chalk to mark the leaks.

Daniel Ballard Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:26:23pm

re: #64 Ojoe

Now that's big brass balls.

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:27:01pm

re: #61 Obdicut

The website of the Jeremiah O'brien, functioning liberty ship.

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:27:29pm

re: #64 Ojoe

He played clarinet in the iron workers band too.

Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:27:38pm

re: #63 albusteve

except for their fuel consumption, they are nearly perfect...in a running fight in the open they are practically invincible...the Israelis would certainly disagree tho

I was shown a Merkav II. A lot of parts looked M60ish.

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:28:31pm

re: #64 Ojoe

That was after it was part of Bethlehem Steel, right?

/San Francisco semi-native and lover of things marine.

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:29:24pm

re: #50 albusteve

Here is the list, all 7:

"Lust", "Gluttony", "Greed", "Sloth", "Wrath", "Envy", and "Pride".

BARACK THE VOTE Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:29:46pm

Oy.

More proof that Fox ran fake video of Palin's book-tour "crowds"

Earlier, Think Progress caught Fox News showing what was clearly footage of 2008 Sarah Palin campaign rallies but claiming that it was video of "huge crowds" attending Palin's book tour.
But in case the McCain-Palin campaign signs and tee-shirts clearly visible in the footage Fox aired aren't enough to make Fox apologize, here's further proof.

Here's a screenshot of the footage of one of the rallies that Fox's Gregg Jarrett showed today and claimed was "just coming into us" as part of the book tour.

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:29:58pm

re: #66 Ojoe

I've been there, and it's amazed me that my grandfather survived the war. They look so tiny to go across an ocean.

ghazidor Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:30:01pm

Since people are posting other cute animal babies.

One cute baby bat...
Image: 35__320x240_bootsana.jpg

Multiple cute baby bats...
Image: babybats.jpg

Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:30:47pm

re: #71 iceweasel

Oy.

More proof that Fox ran fake video of Palin's book-tour "crowds"

Paging Mr. Stewart...

Daniel Ballard Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:31:18pm

Baby Yoda!

Cathypop Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:31:26pm

re: #73 ausador

Since people are posting other cute animal babies.

One cute baby bat...
[Link: i603.photobucket.com...]

Multiple cute baby bats...
[Link: i603.photobucket.com...]

Those are sooo cute.
Dam they are ugly when you find one hanging from a beam in your house.

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:31:28pm

re: #68 Decatur Deb

I was shown a Merkav II. A lot of parts looked M60ish.

re: #71 iceweasel

Oy.

More proof that Fox ran fake video of Palin's book-tour "crowds"

down ding...Palin obsession

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:31:32pm

re: #74 Decatur Deb

Paging Mr. Stewart...

He's going to complain about it being too damn easy.

As someone said over on Fark:

Okay, they're trolling us now.

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:32:35pm

re: #69 Obdicut

I am not sure when Union Iron was its own thing.

... Bethlehem bought it in 1905. Wiki article.

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:32:42pm

re: #70 Ojoe

Here is the list, all 7:

"Lust", "Gluttony", "Greed", "Sloth", "Wrath", "Envy", and "Pride".

I'll never make them all...greed is not part of my makeup, not like eye shadow or lipstick that is

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:33:56pm

re: #72 Obdicut

We took the scout troop there when it was steaming. The let us fly the troop flag on the jackstaff at the stern.

Daniel Ballard Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:34:12pm

Just wait until my cats see this one!

Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:34:13pm

re: #70 Ojoe

Here is the list, all 7:

"Lust", "Gluttony", "Greed", "Sloth", "Wrath", "Envy", and "Pride".

I got all of them covered except envy. Usually with good things come bad. So I don't do a buch of envy.

Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:34:19pm

re: #61 Obdicut

"The one thing he said you had to be crazy to do was go down in a submarine."

Wasn't crazy, just the only way I could get the training in electronics that I wanted. Surface fleet training consisted of "black box" (find the bad module, then change it out and ship it off for repair) training instead of component level repair that I wanted.

Got a lot more than I anticipated, like joining a fraternity of brothers whose history goes back to the War of Independence.

I have no regrets.

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:35:01pm

re: #79 Ojoe

I am not sure when Union Iron was its own thing.

... Bethlehem bought it in 1905. Wiki article.

Geez, everything has a Wiki article now. Cool, thank you very much.

My Maternal Grandmother was a nurse in the Shriner's Hospital here, and organized a lot of parties for various workers, unions, etc.-- she was on some city committee for it.

Maybe she served some of her chicken-salad sandwitches to your grandpa at a pinic. Or maybe she danced to his tune one night.

Nice to think of those connections. Make them feel still alive to me.

Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:35:02pm

re: #78 Obdicut

Going to visit Fark, but the name reminds me of the Swedish Chef.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:36:09pm

My great-grandfather went down in the subs in WWI because the alternative was a trench.

My father still wants to figure out how Grandpa got around the height requirement. He was a very tall man.

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:37:32pm

re: #84 Bubblehead II

Oh, my grandfather meant it in the most complimentary way-- as do I. Honestly, I think it was a case of jealousy; he was six foot two, so not a submariner candidate he.

I know he would have loved to get his hands on a pressure hull. He was an amazing engineer.

Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:37:34pm

re: #48 checked08

Pandas>opossum

Have to disagree with you there. Pandas are about as interesting as the bamboo they feed on, perhaps less so. Baby possums rawk

Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:37:38pm

BBIAW. BEER RUN!

fizzlogic Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:38:57pm

Psalm 109:8 funny or sinister--Frank Shaeffer on Maddow's show again ( jump to 3:27):

Youtube Video

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:40:46pm

going down in these things required a death wish...

[Link: americancivilwar.com...]

Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:40:51pm

re: #85 Obdicut

The past is fascinating. There is a book called "A PAcific Legacy", chronicle books, San Francisco, full of photos from the S.F. Maritime Museum. It has some great photos of the iron works.

Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:42:17pm

re: #93 Ojoe

I'll have to get it at my next visit to the Maritime Museum. Thanks.

(I assume they have it there.)

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:42:39pm

re: #93 Ojoe

The past is fascinating. There is a book called "A PAcific Legacy", chronicle books, San Francisco, full of photos from the S.F. Maritime Museum. It has some great photos of the iron works.

I did not know that warships were built in SF...interesting

Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:43:38pm

re: #95 albusteve

I did not know that warships were built in SF...interesting

They just called them "peaceships".

Digital Display Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:43:39pm

re: #95 albusteve

I did not know that warships were built in SF...interesting

Hunters point shipyard

Killgore Trout Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:44:25pm

Fox news does it again...
Fox News Runs Old Palin Campaign Footage, Reports It As Book-Signing Crowds

In the clip below, watch as Fox anchor Gregg Jarrett describes "pictures just coming into us" as "huge crowds" that have amassed while Palin is "promoting her new book." The pictures that are supposedly "just coming in" are actually year-old video from the presidential campaign:

Youtube Video

albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:44:30pm

anybody ever seen her?...in Mobile?

Image: File:USS_Alabama_Mobile,_Alabama_002.JPG

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Ojoe Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:44:34pm

Launching a sub, Union Iron Works, 1913.

Link (Pigboats)

BBL

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:44:51pm

re: #98 Killgore Trout

Fox news does it again...
Fox News Runs Old Palin Campaign Footage, Reports It As Book-Signing Crowds

[Video]

down ding...Palin obsession

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brookly red Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:46:20pm

re: #101 albusteve

down ding...Palin obsession

/I think that one was more Fox obsession...

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BARACK THE VOTE Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:46:40pm

re: #43 Jimmah

My favourite babies are possum babies:

[Link: babyanimalz.com...]

I just dinged Jimmah and I liked it.

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:46:48pm

re: #97 HoosierHoops

Hunters point shipyard

wow!...look at this pick from wiki...tre cool

Image: File:Hunters_Point_NS_with_three_carriers_1971.jpeg

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:48:12pm

re: #102 brookly red

/I think that one was more Fox obsession...

collateral damage...too bad

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BARACK THE VOTE Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:49:14pm

re: #98 Killgore Trout

Fox news does it again...
Fox News Runs Old Palin Campaign Footage, Reports It As Book-Signing Crowds

[Video]

Check this out.

They're shameless.

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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:49:21pm

re: #103 iceweasel

I just dinged Jimmah and I liked it.

Guys almost always get their ding. Just make sure you get your ding first.

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soxfan4life Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:49:23pm

re: #105 albusteve

collateral damage...too bad

Collateral damage is becoming one of my favorite expressions.

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Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:49:29pm

re: #104 albusteve

wow!...look at this pick from wiki...tre cool

[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]

Poor Hunter's Point.

It's now the ghetto of San Francisco. Contaminated with heavy metals, developers who reneged on their deals to build housing... it's seriously screwed.

Article about the downfall of the community there

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Digital Display Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:49:37pm

re: #104 albusteve

wow!...look at this pick from wiki...tre cool

[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]

Rough rough neighborhood in the 70's and 80's.. You didn't walk around after dark without a posse...

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:49:44pm

check out the moon on the western horizon...whoa

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Guanxi88 Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:49:59pm

Woohoo! An open thread! The perfect opportunity for me to continue my campaign of deception.

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:50:20pm

re: #106 iceweasel

Check this out.

They're shameless.

down ding...more obsession

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BARACK THE VOTE Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:50:25pm

re: #107 Cannadian Club Akbar

Guys almost always get their ding. Just make sure you get your ding first.

Honey, I'm a girl. More than one ding for us is standard. :)

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Killgore Trout Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:51:02pm

re: #106 iceweasel

They were busted for the same thing last week with the tea party thing. They have to know that people are going to notice. Idiots.

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Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:51:15pm

re: #112 Guanxi88

Woohoo! An open thread! The perfect opportunity for me to continue my campaign of deception.

You'll have to be more subtle.

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:51:19pm

why the Palin obsession?...what gives?

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Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:51:30pm

re: #113 albusteve

down ding...more obsession

Downding for the obsession with people who criticize Palin from time to time.

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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:51:38pm

re: #112 Guanxi88

Woohoo! An open thread! The perfect opportunity for me to continue my campaign of deception.

That's an opening with a lot of promise.

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Killgore Trout Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:51:54pm

re: #117 albusteve

Sorry, just discussing dishonest journalism.

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Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:52:28pm

re: #118 Jimmah

Downding for the obsession with people who criticize Palin from time to time.

That's turning into a cluster ding.

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soxfan4life Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:52:33pm

re: #120 Killgore Trout

Sorry, just discussing dishonest journalism.

I didn't realize there was any honest journalism left in the US.

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Guanxi88 Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:52:34pm

re: #119 EmmmieG

That's an opening with a lot of promise.

Yes, I was reminded of it just a short while ago. Seems I've been at it here for a while now. Scares some people, in fact. Quite amusing, being the heavy.

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:53:15pm

re: #118 Jimmah

Downding for the obsession with people who criticize Palin from time to time.

all the time...it's ridiculous...there was an entire thread devoted to Palin today...not enough? = obsessive...jus sayin

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Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:53:19pm

re: #110 HoosierHoops

It's gotten worse.

Basic story:

During WWII, lots of blacks move to SF to work in the shipyard. Good jobs, good pay. They live in Hunters Point, right near the shipyards.

After WWII: The blacks get fired and their jobs given to whites (often at the insistence of segregated unions), the average income of the black families dive, and the place quickly becomes a ghetto.

And once a place becomes a ghetto, it's really, really hard to bring it back.

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soxfan4life Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:53:35pm

re: #121 Decatur Deb

That's turning into a cluster ding.

upding for the cluster reference

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BARACK THE VOTE Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:53:51pm

re: #115 Killgore Trout

They were busted for the same thing last week with the tea party thing. They have to know that people are going to notice. Idiots.

What's up? Do they just not care any more? Is it a cynical embrace of the knowledge that their most ardent fans won't notice or care? What?
I don't get their strategy.

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Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:54:04pm

re: #123 Guanxi88

(snip) Quite amusing, being the heavy.

Can you say that in a Sidney Greenstreet voice?

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:54:15pm

re: #120 Killgore Trout

Sorry, just discussing dishonest journalism.

re: #120 Killgore Trout

Sorry, just discussing dishonest journalism.

upding for honesty about dishonesty

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:54:22pm

re: #117 albusteve

why the Palin obsession?...what gives?

Uh, let's see: fraudulent pseudo-reporting about someone who is probably running for president in 2012.

Seems relevant to a political blog.

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brookly red Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:55:00pm

re: #122 soxfan4life

I didn't realize there was any honest journalism left in the US.

There isn't... I just wish they would declare it & market it accordingly. Works fine for websites...

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:55:35pm

re: #130 WindUpBird

Uh, let's see: fraudulent pseudo-reporting about someone who is probably running for president in 2012.

Seems relevant to a political blog.

this blog is about warships...you're late

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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:56:09pm

re: #132 albusteve

this blog is about warships...you're late

Or sloths.
/

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Guanxi88 Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:56:25pm

re: #128 Decatur Deb

Can you say that in a Sidney Greenstreet voice?

By Gad, sir! You are a character. There's no telling what you'll say or do next, except that it's bound to be astonishing!

(I love that guy. His Gutman is the only Gutman.)

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Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:56:51pm

re: #132 albusteve

And Liberty Ships, which weren't warships. Though we couldn't have won the war without 'em.

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Cathypop Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:57:05pm

re: #133 Cannadian Club Akbar

Or sloths.
/

Almost forgot about the sloths.
And they are alot cuter than warships. IMHO

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Gretchen G.Tiger Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:57:13pm

Now, I waaant a baby sloth.

How you-all doing this evening? Have a good dinner?

I made falaffel. Yummy

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:57:37pm

anybody ever see her?...she's in Norfolk, right in the park

Image: 49574663_79aaa64698.jpg

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soxfan4life Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:57:45pm

re: #117 albusteve

why the Palin obsession?...what gives?

Sarah Palin and Israeli settlements are the root of all the worlds problems./

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:58:42pm

re: #133 Cannadian Club Akbar

Or sloths.
/

Sloths!...I forgot about the sloths...

Youtube Video

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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:58:52pm

re: #139 soxfan4life

Sarah Palin and Israeli settlements are the root of all the worlds problems./

And the Yankees. (Rays fan here)

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:59:00pm

re: #136 Cathypop

And maybe the occasional warsloth:

Youtube Video

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:59:44pm

re: #139 soxfan4life

Sarah Palin and Israeli settlements are the root of all the worlds problems./

3 to 1 in favor of Palin tho...let's be fair

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soxfan4life Wed, Nov 18, 2009 4:59:47pm

re: #141 Cannadian Club Akbar

And the Yankees. (Rays fan here)

And Brett Favre

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:00:27pm

re: #132 albusteve

this blog is about warships...you're late

I'm not so interested in machinery I can't put a down payment on and drive off the lot in ;-)

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:00:29pm

re: #142 WindUpBird

And maybe the occasional warsloth:

WARSLOTH!
2pts

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Killgore Trout Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:00:47pm

re: #127 iceweasel

Is it a cynical embrace of the knowledge that their most ardent fans won't notice or care? What?
I don't get their strategy.

Maybe it like Palin's statement about Death Panels from Earlier today. She knows they aren't real but it excites her base. She was pretty open about her strategy. Maybe Fox is adopting the same sort of thing. If they can use fake footage to make things seem more exciting to their viewers. The Viewers don't seem to mind.

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ghazidor Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:01:31pm

re: #132 albusteve

this blog is about warships...you're late

I thought we already agreed that they were to be called Peaceships. (insidious PC creep)

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MysticSmoke (from finger tips) Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:02:20pm

That video was creepy. We felt sad for the sloths, who don't seem to enjoy being stuck on their backs in a polycarbonate bin. "Where's our Mom?"

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:02:27pm

re: #145 WindUpBird

I'm not so interested in machinery I can't put a down payment on and drive off the lot in ;-)

I'd like a little Sherman tank to make my beer runs...
Image: 800px-Sherman_Tank_WW2.jpg

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albusteve Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:03:32pm

re: #148 ausador

I thought we already agreed that they were to be called Peaceships. (insidious PC creep)

/

yes, 16 inch fragmentary marshmellow rounds

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Ayeless in Ghazi Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:04:41pm

re: #124 albusteve

all the time...it's ridiculous...there was an entire thread devoted to Palin today...not enough? = obsessive...jus sayin

The subject of a topic of one thread popping up on other threads, especially open threads like this one where people are welcome to discuss anything, does not constitute evidence of obsession. The simple fact is that Palin's idiocy and dishonesty are news at the moment and people are talking about it.

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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:05:30pm

re: #150 albusteve

I wonder if it'll pass emissions!

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Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:09:44pm

re: #91 trendsurfer

That was terrifying. Thank you.

I cannot goddamn believe that people are making money selling teddy bears explicitly hoping for the death of the president.

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Decatur Deb Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:11:03pm

re: #150 albusteve

I'd like a little Sherman tank to make my beer runs...
[Link: upload.wikimedia.org...]

There's a lot of British stuff available, if you have the postage.

[Link: www.milweb.net...]

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Guanxi88 Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:14:25pm

[Link: www.thesmokinggun.com...]

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Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:16:43pm

re: #156 Guanxi88

That teddy bear was threatening an Arab gentleman with death, not a president. Did you misread the story?

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Guanxi88 Wed, Nov 18, 2009 5:53:35pm

re: #157 Obdicut

That teddy bear was threatening an Arab gentleman with death, not a president. Did you misread the story?

You wouldn't believe me if I told you.

It was a direct accusation of genocidal policies by a President; did you misread the story?

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Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 6:02:33pm

re: #158 Guanxi88

Yes. And...? What does that have to do with me saying that I can't believe teddy bears are being sold wishing for the death of the president?

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enoughalready Wed, Nov 18, 2009 6:05:05pm

Ummm. Yeah. Sloths. Cool.

Zzzz. What?

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Guanxi88 Wed, Nov 18, 2009 6:05:23pm

re: #159 Obdicut

Yes. And...? What does that have to do with me saying that I can't believe teddy bears are being sold wishing for the death of the president?

Might it just be the case that the terrifying teddybears in question are by no means unique, and that we have a long and revolting histiry of such low and tacky merchandise?

But why waste your time with a contemptible liar?

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Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 6:44:55pm

re: #161 Guanxi88

Oh, I'm not gong to stop replying to you just because you're a liar. That's not very effective.

The teddybear you displayed did not celebrate the idea of the president dying.

It said: "Bush: Kills Arabs Dead"

The one that I'm talking about said:

Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8

Which says:

Let his days be few; and let another take his office.

Psalm 109 continues:
Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.

10Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.

11 Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.

12 Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.

13 Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. .

11 May a creditor seize all he has;
may strangers plunder the fruits of his labor.

12 May no one extend kindness to him
or take pity on his fatherless children.

13 May his descendants be cut off,
their names blotted out from the next generation.

That you could compare the two as if they were in any way similar should be astonishing.

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Guanxi88 Wed, Nov 18, 2009 6:57:39pm

re: #162 Obdicut

Oh, I'm not gong to stop replying to you just because you're a liar. That's not very effective.

The teddybear you displayed did not celebrate the idea of the president dying.

It said: "Bush: Kills Arabs Dead"

The one that I'm talking about said:

Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8

Which says:

Let his days be few; and let another take his office.

Psalm 109 continues:
Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.

10Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places.

11 Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour.

12 Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children.

13 Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. .

11 May a creditor seize all he has;
may strangers plunder the fruits of his labor.

12 May no one extend kindness to him
or take pity on his fatherless children.

13 May his descendants be cut off,
their names blotted out from the next generation.

That you could compare the two as if they were in any way similar should be astonishing.

But I learned from you that these things don't mean what they appear to mean, and that, in fact, it is impossible to know what is meant except in a very general way.

Consequently, I think it best to leave you to your fear of teddybears and of people like me.

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Obdicut Wed, Nov 18, 2009 7:02:17pm

re: #163 Guanxi88

I'm not sure how pretending not to understand me makes you look good. It seems a tactic with a definite downside.

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Guanxi88 Wed, Nov 18, 2009 7:04:41pm

re: #164 Obdicut

I'm not sure how pretending not to understand me makes you look good. It seems a tactic with a definite downside.

And you find yet another example of my lowness and dishonesty! Well done, sir or madam.

A teddybear is no cause for alarm. Take a xanax, have a glass of wine, do something to take the edge off.

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sffilk Thu, Nov 19, 2009 5:40:11am

Aren't they kewwwt?

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Diane Thu, Nov 19, 2009 7:32:11am

re: #24 Obdicut

Your comment was gracious. A fallen soldier is always heart wrenching in any circumstance. It often is a reminder of courage, sacrifices, the fragility of life and those looses in one's own life.

Bless the soul of Army Chief Warrant Officer Heffelfinger and the soul of your lost friends as well.

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Diane Thu, Nov 19, 2009 7:36:40am

On the adorable baby sloths, like human babies, they sort of look like little footballs with wiggling legs... slower wiggles however.

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Crashnburn Thu, Nov 19, 2009 7:54:09am

Three toed sloths are much cuter than two toed sloths...

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