I hate joining a party late. Glad there is a new thread up. Thanks Charles.

If only I had one stone...

To slightly misquote Benjamin Franklin..

I have often looked at that picture on LGF without being able to tell whether it was a rising or setting sun. Now at length I have the happiness to know that it is indeed a rising, not a setting sun

Two birds... not alone... strangely, the advert on the side of my page also has two birds, holding some article of clothing...

The Sun, alone, the clouds not caring.

Not a care in the world.

The sky is quiet, hiding its secrets of atmospheric composition from the perpetually ignorant.

Here's an inappropriately suggestive song that would not probably make it on the Manhattan Declaration signers' Christmas playlist:

Redneck joke for Space Jesus...

A redneck was arrested for selling home-stilled whiskey. His lawyer put him on the stand and asked the jurors to look carefully at his client.

"Now, Ladies and Gentleman of the jury," concluded the lawyer, "you've looked carefully at the defendant. Can you sit there in the jury box and honestly believe that if my client had ANY whiskey he would sell it?"

re: #2 Sharmuta

If only I had one stone...

You wouldn't hit either of them. Seagulls are quite maneuverable in the air. And after you missed, they'd swoop down and steal any food you had visible. Here in Chicago, they'll steal popcorn right out of the tub.

Regarding the previous thread concerning a certain Joesph Farah. Fred Phelps would be proud of you. nuff said.

Excellent Birds.

re: #6 Dark_Falcon

Hey, DF, you're good at math. (better than me) 24 items in a bag. 24 bags in a case. Case weighs 32 pounds. How much does each item weigh?

Gaahh... now, down on the Nontroversy thread, they're cutting and pasting lists of supposedly dissenting scientists that looks suspiciously like it comes from one of Inhofe's infamous lists.

re: #10 freetoken

Which nontroversy thread?

Iran's Ahmadinejad in Venezuela on official visit

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Caracas for a meeting with President Hugo Chavez, just hours after the Iranian leader stopped in La Paz for a meeting with the Bolivian leader.

Ahmadinejad and Chavez, two outspoken anti-American leaders from major oil producing countries, will meet Wednesday with the goal of increasing bilateral cooperation, officials said.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro welcomed Ahmadinejad at the airport, an AFP photographer reported.

An advance gathering of Iranian businessmen representing 70 companies prepared the ground in Venezuela's capital Caracas on Monday for trade discussions.

re: #10 freetoken

I can give you a long list from a local talker. Probabaly the same ones.

re: #6 Dark_Falcon

Just this Sunday I watched seagulls pick up and drop clam shells repeatedly in order to open them on the shore. It was fun to watch one particular seagull diligently try to open up a shell, only to find other seagulls swooping in to steal his prize. Squawking ensued and I was appropriately amused.

re: #14 Irenicum

Just this Sunday I watched seagulls pick up and drop clam shells repeatedly in order to open them on the shore. It was fun to watch one particular seagull diligently try to open up a shell, only to find other seagulls swooping in to steal his prize. Squawking ensued and I was appropriately amused.

Seagulls are "air rats."

re: #15 Cannadian Club Akbar

And pretty efficient ones at that!

re: #16 Irenicum

And pretty efficient ones at that!

Yes. They will steal a samich right out of your hand. Fuckers.

re: #15 Cannadian Club Akbar

Just watching them, I can see why they've thrived for so long. Merciless I tell ya!

re: #11 Bagua

The last one.

There is a reason I posted the Amazon link to the Idiot America book...

From the Pharyngula summary written by the author:

This is how Idiot America engages itself. It decides, en masse, with a million keystrokes and clicks of the remote control, that because there are two sides to every question, they both must be right, or at least not wrong.

re: #18 Irenicum

Just watching them, I can see why they've thrived for so long. Merciless I tell ya!

If you run fishing line around a patio, they stay away.

Probe in Fort Hood Intensifies

While the military pursues a criminal case against Maj. Hasan, a psychiatrist who was scheduled to be deployed to Afghanistan, the Pentagon is also probing whether officials could have done more to prevent the shootings.

One of the leaders of that investigation, former Army Secretary Togo West, said Tuesday that one of the main purposes of the investigation was to look at "policies and procedures that have to do with service members that may cause trouble or harm to their fellows."

Former colleagues of Maj. Hasan said he espoused fervent Islamic beliefs and a deep-seated opposition to the U.S.-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Former medical colleagues also said his professional work was substandard. The probe will look at whether military policies failed to identify Maj. Hasan as a potential threat and whether his patient care was acceptable.

re: #9 Cannadian Club Akbar

Hey, DF, you're good at math. (better than me) 24 items in a bag. 24 bags in a case. Case weighs 32 pounds. How much does each item weigh?

Each one wears 0.88888888888888888888888888888888889 ounces.

re: #20 Cannadian Club Akbar

If you run fishing line around a patio, they stay away.

I thought it was hanging little plastic baggies of water?

re: #22 Dark_Falcon

Each one wears 0.88888888888888888888888888888888889 ounces.

not so good at grammar, though... ;)

re: #23 cliffster

I thought it was hanging little plastic baggies of water?

Places on the beaches in Florida do the fishing line thing. Works.

re: #20 Cannadian Club Akbar

Being that they are pretty smart, as birds go, I'll keep that in mind. I hope to be living only a stone's throw from the ocean in the weeks ahead, so this advice may just come in handy.

re: #26 Irenicum

Being that they are pretty smart, as birds go, I'll keep that in mind. I hope to be living only a stone's throw from the ocean in the weeks ahead, so this advice may just come in handy.

NEVER, EVER, feed them. They won't go away. Kinda like me and free drinks.
///

re: #22 Dark_Falcon

Each one weighs 0.88888888888888888888888888888888889 ounces.

PIMF

re: #22 Dark_Falcon

Each one wears 0.88888888888888888888888888888888889 ounces.

Thanks.

re: #25 Cannadian Club Akbar

But my environ is more than a little bit north of that. As in north of Boston. Our seagulls may have evolved a slightly different technique in dealing with the their human neighbors.

re: #27 Cannadian Club Akbar

I'll remember that!

re: #21 Sharmuta

Probe in Fort Hood Intensifies

This is going to be a never ending circus.

But pablum for the masses.

re: #19 freetoken

The last one.

Thanks. I left a mocking reply.

re: #30 Irenicum

Although I would be the first to acknowledge that they're aggressive little buggers.

re: #34 Irenicum

Although I would be the first to acknowledge that they're aggressive little buggers.

In Florida, they will swoop down and eat popcorn out of your hand. Not kidding.

re: #35 Cannadian Club Akbar

In Florida, they will swoop down and eat popcorn out of your hand. Not kidding.

They'll do that here in Chicago too.

re: #36 Dark_Falcon

They'll do that here in Chicago too.

The Seagull Mob has spread to at least 3 states.
/

Charles - please catch one in a power dive al la JLS - just a tiny request.

re: #19 freetoken

The last one.

There is a reason I posted the Amazon link to the Idiot America book...

From the Pharyngula summary written by the author:

And if it's in 10 pt. Arial it must be true!

Approval of Obama on Afghan war dives

The mixed picture comes as the president weighs a request from the top U.S. commander for about 40,000 more troops. Obama said Tuesday he would announce his decision after Thanksgiving.

"It is my intention to finish the job," he said.

That's encouraging, I support the surge. This is interesting:

On a series of fronts, Obama is moving against headwinds:

• By more than 2-1, Americans say the United States shouldn't close the terrorist prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, as Obama has promised.

• By 49%-44%, they oppose passing a health care bill in Congress this year, which he calls critical.

• A majority are against holding the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in New York, and nearly six in 10 say the self-proclaimed 9/11 mastermind should be tried in a military rather than a civilian court. That's at odds with the decision announced this month by Attorney General Eric Holder.

FYI- Guy on my radio says you should never hold your breath during teleportation. Just so ya'll know. (I love Coast to Coast!!)

re: #27 Cannadian Club Akbar

NEVER, EVER, feed them. They won't go away. Kinda like me and free drinks.
///

If you toss up part of an Alka Seltzer tablet, they eat it & can't fly, 'cause they're burping. No birds were actually HARMED in this experiment, of many years ago.

Flying rats.

re: #40 Sharmuta

Approval of Obama on Afghan war dives

So, according to Ludwig, most Americans are really North Koreans. Who knew?

///

re: #41 Cannadian Club Akbar

FYI- Guy on my radio says you should never hold your breath during teleportation. Just so ya'll know. (I love Coast to Coast!!)

Bullshit. I never hold my breath during teleportation and I'm still breathing.

//

re: #35 Cannadian Club Akbar

They're like the squirrels of NYC. Aggressive as all get out. And yet with some homeless folks they act like pets. Interesting.

re: #42 Floral Giraffe

If you toss up part of an Alka Seltzer tablet, they eat it & can't fly, 'cause they're burping. No birds were actually HARMED in this experiment, of many years ago.

Flying rats.

They might be harmed, though. Some place they swarm also have occasional dog walkers. A grounded seagull may even fall victim to a service dog, since dogs will often kill a grounded bird for fun (so will cats).

re: #41 Cannadian Club Akbar

yeah, ya might end up in exhales navy!

re: #46 Dark_Falcon

Cruelty is not unique to humans.

re: #40 Sharmuta

Holder is an opportunist - and we will see where this goes.

re: #49 Bobibutu

Holder is an opportunist - and we will see where this goes.

A self serving opportunist. Sorry shot from the hip.

Well gang, I'm off to the big town tomorrow. As in NYC. If I'm not connected by wireless, y'all have a great Thanksgiving! See y'all on Sunday.

re: #50 Bobibutu

A self serving opportunist. Sorry shot from the hip.

Just say shithead. That covers Holder nicely. The only good thing that'll come from his blundering is next year when the Dems lose seats in Congress.

re: #51 Irenicum

Happy Thanksgiving!

re: #40 Sharmuta

I hope your "rescue kitty" is still sleeping & purring on your lap.
Good times, for both of you!

re: #52 Dark_Falcon

Just say shithead. That covers Holder nicely. The only good thing that'll come from his blundering is next year when the Dems lose seats in Congress.

But, but, Bipartisanship!!! Zero would never let his guys go after a previous administration!!! Wonder how many repubs were at the White House tonight.

re: #55 Cannadian Club Akbar

But, but, Bipartisanship!!! Zero would never let his guys go after a previous administration!!! Wonder how many repubs were at the White House tonight.

The Zero's version of bipartisanship is 59 Democrats and 1 RINO.

Ok, forks, I think I'm finally sleepy, and 6 hours of I-35 is going to be tough work tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving to all - hope you have much to be thankful for, whether you have a special day for thanks where you live or not.

re: #54 Floral Giraffe

I hope your "rescue kitty" is still sleeping & purring on your lap.
Good times, for both of you!

Stinky Kitteh is still sleeping on my lap. He smells much better now.

Speaking of Obama:

Angelina Jolie Not a Fan of Obama

Money Quote:

"She's into education and rehabilitation and thinks Obama is all about welfare and handouts. She thinks Obama is really a socialist in disguise," adds the source.

re: #57 cliffster

Ok, forks folks, I think I'm finally sleepy, and 6 hours of I-35 is going to be tough work tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving to all - hope you have much to be thankful for, whether you have a special day for thanks where you live or not.

Sleep well and remember: Preview Is Your Friend.

re: #59 Dark_Falcon

Speaking of Obama:

Angelina Jolie Not a Fan of Obama

Money Quote:
She thinks Obama is really a socialist in disguise

I dunno...I thought he was being pretty open about it.

re: #58 Sharmuta

Stinky Kitteh is still sleeping on my lap. He smells much better now.

Stop it Sharmuta, you're bonding with the kitteh. He will steal your heart.

OK - I'm down for the count - nite all.

The KSM trial is already getting weird. OK, it was weird since Holder opened his big mouth. Just heard Fensermaker on video and he said:

“You are going to hear a lot of United States government propaganda.”

Then over at Huffpo I found this:

Fenstermaker himself told the Huffington Post on Monday that he "would like" the trials "to become more of a forum for the war on terror," specifically including detention policies and torture.

re: #59 Dark_Falcon

Speaking of Obama:

Angelina Jolie Not a Fan of Obama

Money Quote:

What disguise?

re: #59 Dark_Falcon

Speaking of Obama:

Angelina Jolie Not a Fan of Obama

Money Quote:

I liked her, then hated her. But like her again.

re: #64 Gus 802

That's not weird, that's exactly what the lefties wanted, and now they get.

re: #67 Sharmuta

That's not weird, that's exactly what the lefties wanted, and now they get.

And it's gonna blow up in their faces.

Goodnight, Lizards.
Sleep the deep, safe sleep of Sharmuta's rescued kitteh.
Lucky little kitteh!
Safe, warm, love.
What more could you ask for?

re: #62 Bagua

Stop it Sharmuta, you're bonding with the kitteh. He will steal your heart.

He's cute and very affectionate, but he can't stay. I'll find him a great home, though.

re: #64 Gus 802

...

Fenstermaker himself ...

Fenstermaker himself? It's already a parody.

re: #67 Sharmuta

That's not weird, that's exactly what the lefties wanted, and now they get.

Yes. And what Holder wants as well. He was on the O'Reilly Factor yesterday I think. Typical defense attorney douche bag.

re: #70 Sharmuta

He's cute and very affectionate, but he can't stay. I'll find him a great home, though.

Can you mail it to me? I'll take it.

re: #67 Sharmuta

That's not weird, that's exactly what the lefties wanted, and now they get.

You and kitteh can go to North Korea- do not pass 'Go!', do not collect 200 Won...

//

re: #69 Floral Giraffe

Good night, cantankerous kitteh!

I love the Muppets and Disney's finally turned them loose on YouTube for new, original stuff:

[Link: www.youtube.com...]

/full of win, this is ;-)

re: #73 Walter L. Newton

Can you mail it to me? I'll take it.

I wish I could give him to a lizard- they'd keep his name Stinky. I'm hoping to get him to one of a few homes I know where cats are loved, so that I might be reunited with him on visits and such, be able to get updates on him.

re: #64 Gus 802

The KSM trial is already getting weird. OK, it was weird since Holder opened his big mouth. Just heard Fensermaker on video and he said:

“You are going to hear a lot of United States government propaganda.”

Then over at Huffpo I found this:

Fenstermaker himself told the Huffington Post on Monday that he "would like" the trials "to become more of a forum for the war on terror," specifically including detention policies and torture.

Good news, in a way. It's a strong indication that he isn't able to mount an effective defense against whatever case the government is bringing.

re: #51 Irenicum

re: #63 Bobibutu

re: #57 cliffster

G'nite...have a good Thanksgiving if you don't make an appearence here between now and then.

re: #78 SixDegrees

Good news, in a way. It's a strong indication that he isn't able to mount an effective defense against whatever case the government is bringing.

He sounds desperate. Also turns out he won't be Ali's attorney but is part of the defense team.

re: #77 Sharmuta

I wish I could give him to a lizard- they'd keep his name Stinky. I'm hoping to get him to one of a few homes I know where cats are loved, so that I might be reunited with him on visits and such, be able to get updates on him.

Why can't you keep him? I've been meaning to ask.

re: #76 talon_262

I love the Muppets and Disney's finally turned them loose on YouTube for new, original stuff:

[Link: www.youtube.com...]

/full of win, this is ;-)

I LOVE the part with Animal. And Beaker!

re: #81 Dark_Falcon

No pets is a part of my lease.

re: #76 talon_262

I love the Muppets and Disney's finally turned them loose on YouTube for new, original stuff:

[Link: www.youtube.com...]

/full of win, this is ;-)

Doing Bohemian Rhapsody. Freddy Mercury would've loved it!

re: #83 Sharmuta

No pets is a part of my lease.

OK, thanks for answering.

re: #83 Sharmuta

No pets is a part of my lease.

Same like where I live. My neighbors have a secret Persian cat however. The only pets allowed are those that can either swim or crawl.

re: #84 Dark_Falcon

Doing Bohemian Rhapsody. Freddy Mercury would've loved it!

Statler & Waldorf have also updated their heckling act for the 21st century...funny stuff:

[Link: www.youtube.com...]

re: #73 Walter L. Newton

Can you mail it to me? I'll take it.

Do it Sharmuta, send Walter the Kitty. Nothing good can come of Hesitation...

you'll get the Hesitation Blues.

re: #85 Dark_Falcon

OK, thanks for answering.

No problem.

re: #86 Gus 802

Same like where I live. My neighbors have a secret Persian cat however. The only pets allowed are those that can either swim or crawl.

My Landlady knows he's here, but knows he's going too. It's no problem he's here in the interim.

re: #87 talon_262

Whoops, here's the right link to Statler & Waldorf:

re: #88 Bagua

If Walter wants to arrange for safe transport for Stinky Bastard, and he'll keep his name Stinky, I would love for Walter to have the Kitteh.

re: #89 Sharmuta

My Landlady knows he's here, but knows he's going too. It's no problem he's here in the interim.

Cool. She sounds reasonable then.

Bunsen & Beaker on a ghost hunt:

/hilarious ;-P

I've got tp close my tab her to listen to the song in HD, then I'm going to bed. Goodnight, all.

re: #94 Dark_Falcon

G'nite, D_F!

re: #92 Gus 802

Cool. She sounds reasonable then.

He's a kitteh. Who was she to resist his kittehness?

Wordle for LGF for Nov 25 at 0030:

[Link: www.wordle.net...]

re: #97 freetoken

Wordle for LGF for Nov 25 at 0030:

[Link: www.wordle.net...]

Here's one from the tag cloud:

[Link: www.wordle.net...]

World powers draft (meaningless) resolution on Iran

Five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have prepared a draft resolution on Iran's nuclear energy program.

Diplomats said on Tuesday that the draft document, backed by the US, Germany, France, Britain, Russia and China (P5+1), calls on the Iranian government to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to provide details of Iran's Fordo enrichment facility.

Meanwhile, the draft text also urges the Islamic Republic to suspend its uranium enrichment as requested by the previous United Nations Security Council resolutions.

The draft will be presented at the meeting of the board of governors at the IAEA headquarters in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Thursday.

The resolution is unlikely to pass with many IAEA governors who disagree with the P5+1.

All bark whimper and no bite.

re: #99 Sharmuta

Stop! Or we'll draft another resolution!

Good night all.

re: #99 Sharmuta

World powers draft (meaningless) resolution on Iran

All bark whimper and no bite.

how dare you denigrate President Obama's great diplomatic victory

/

How can I miss when I got dead aim?

re: #101 Gus 802

G'nite Gus!

Good morning, TonyC!

As I was leaving work an hour ago, I watched the beginning of RedEye on FOX. They said the global warming/email flap was the biggest scientific scandal since NASA faked the moon landing 40 years ago.

Greg Gutfeld is one funny mofo

re: #104 Fenway_Nation

G'nite Gus!

Good morning, TonyC!

Hey Fenway ... how are ya?

re: #106 _RememberTonyC

About the same...a caption away from updating my blog.

Yourself?

re: #107 Fenway_Nation

About the same...a caption away from updating my blog.

Yourself?

good ... worked very late tonight ... but looking forward to 5 days off for the holiday. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

at least one Hollywood starlet is not a fan of President Obama ...

[Link: www.usmagazine.com...]

Maybe some of the spirit of her old man (Jon Voight) has sunk in ...

re: #108 _RememberTonyC

Likewise...but the highlight is going to be on Monday Night, no doubt. Ever think anyone would be looking forward to a Pats/Saints game in our lifetimes?

Cooking anything special up for Turkey day?

/Addendum...this caption would involve me trying to decipher Kansas City Southern's alphanumeric train symbols.

Goin away baby
crying wont make me stay
if I had train fair
I would not be here today

Some people say
the worried blues aint tough
but if they don't kill you
they will handle you mighty rough

Good night all, crying wont make me stay.

re: #111 Bagua

G'nite Bagua!

re: #110 Fenway_Nation

Likewise...but the highlight is going to be on Monday Night, no doubt. Ever think anyone would be looking forward to a Pats/Saints game in our lifetimes?

Cooking anything special up for Turkey day?

/Addendum...this caption would involve me trying to decipher Kansas City Southern's alphanumeric train symbols.

We're having 25 people at my house on Thursday ... that's gonna be interesting. Monday night will be a great test for the Pats. I think they're on a mission after blowing it in Indy last week. Saints are damn good, but Belichick usually gets his team to "peak' at the right time. We'll definitely enjoy that one and ESPN will get a monster rating. It's great to "see" you, but I'm gonna say goodnight ... I'll catch you tomorrow!

re: #113 _RememberTonyC

Fare thee well, dedicated observance of the Anthony Conigliaro persuasion!

Same Old Garbage Alert:

When asked what he was willing to concede for peace, Abbas told Clarin that the Palestinian people had "already made concessions."

[Link: www.jpost.com...]

Partner for peace my ass.

re: #115 Spare O'Lake

More 'workplace accidents', less concessions...

re: #116 Fenway_Nation

More 'workplace accidents', less concessions...

Good morning, People of the Bostonian Mudflat.

re: #117 Spare O'Lake

Good morning, freshwater geographic feature of the auxilliary persuasion.

Gonna crawl back in the sack.
Later.

That's about it for me as well...

'nite all!

Don't forget to visit my recently updated blog!

/I feel kinda bad relegating all those bikini-clad South African women to the archives, but time marches on.

For those into physics, they may™ have solved dark matter, dark energy & came up with a solution for fitting gravity into quantum mechanics...

way cool stuff.

My twenty four year old son played guitar for me for over an hour last night. It was beautiful. When he is home, there is music in my house.

I really do like my children more than my dog.

HELLO?!... Hello?!... hello?!...
ECHO!... Echo!... echo!...
Pinch hitting for Pedro Borbon... Manny Mota... Mota... Mota...

re: #123 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

re: #124 freetoken

Oh-kaaayyy.

Heh. Good morning.

re: #125 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Good morning... or good night, whatever the case may be. I'm just doing a link run... just put a couple of interesting links up in the spin-offs. First one: The UK is opening a new inquiry in the Iraq war that looks like it is going to be a political disaster for many.

re: #126 freetoken

That's why I don't even look at the spin-offs. Someone brings stuff to my attention. Thanks.

re: #126 freetoken

Good morning... or good night, whatever the case may be. I'm just doing a link run... just put a couple of interesting links up in the spin-offs. First one: The UK is opening a new inquiry in the Iraq war that looks like it is going to be a political disaster for many.

Yesterday, the BBC did a report on this that turned up a large amount of cynicism over the inquiry. As one person said, it will conclude that George W. Bush was wrong, so why not just announce the conclusions now and save the money?

re: #126 freetoken

The author of this article is certainly not fond of the United States.

Monday morning quarterbacking is certainly a sport these days.

Alleged Hezbollah cell sold Canadian passport: FBI
Group accused of arms smuggling
...
The group allegedly attempted to ship 1,200 Colt M-4 machine guns through Syria to Hezbollah. To raise money, it sold passports for $10,000, including a genuine Canadian passport into which a false page had been inserted.
...
Charged are: Mr. Harb, Mr. Hodroj, Hasan Antar Karaki, Moussa Ali Hamdan, Hassan El-Najjar, Moustafa Habib Kassem, Latif Kamel Hazime, Alaa Allia Ahmed Mohamed, Maodo Kane and Michael Katz.
[Link: www.nationalpost.com...]

Michael Katz? WTF?

re: #130 Spare O'Lake

How the hell did you read through those names even to pick out Mr. Katz. They lost me at the fourth name.

re: #123 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

HELLO?!... Hello?!... hello?!...
ECHO!... Echo!... echo!...
Pinch hitting for Pedro Borbon... Manny Mota... Mota... Mota...

Seriously. Where is everybody?...

How are you folks?

Just when you think you've hit rock bottom, somebody throws you a shovel...

re: #133 Hengineer

I think it's "folk".

I'm fine thanks!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve morning everyone. And if you're in Canada, have a nice Wednesday.

Fashion Alert:
Is it racist to opine that the First Lady's attire at the Indian dinner was elegant but that she showed too much flesh in the posed photos? Can't blame anyone else, either because the gown came with an ample wrap/sash which she neglected to wear on her shoulders where it belonged, choosing instead to drape it around her midsection.

[Link: www.huffingtonpost.com...]

re: #136 Mad Al-Jaffee

Happy Thanksgiving Eve morning everyone. And if you're in Canada, have a nice Wednesday.

Canadians should have Thanksgiving. They should be thankful for America! Woo Hoo!

heh

Kidding! Gosh!

Hey early morning Lizards!

Just a drive-by to wish you all a great day and Happy Thanksgiving!

re: #131 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

How the hell did you read through those names even to pick out Mr. Katz. They lost me at the fourth name.

I always scan for my in-laws when they list the names of arrested folks.

Mornin', folks. Long time, no comment. I see Charles has added a new revenue stream with the double-underline advertisement thingie. Good for him. Love this blog.

re: #137 Spare O'Lake

ODS about this particular subject? GUILTY!

When the fuck did people talk about Laura Bush's elegance?

Personally? I think Michelle has beautifully sculpted arms and shoulders, I think she should wear stuff like that. So, there!

re: #141 Boogberg

Booger! Long time, no see!

re: #138 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Canadians should have Thanksgiving. They should be thankful for America! Woo Hoo!

heh

Kidding! Gosh!

They still haven't made up for Bryan Adams!

re: #142 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

ODS about this particular subject? GUILTY!

When the fuck did people talk about Laura Bush's elegance?

Personally? I think Michelle has beautifully sculpted arms and shoulders, I think she should wear stuff like that. So, there!

But, but, this administration is the new Camelot. Didn't you get the email?
/

re: #143 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Yeah man! Got wrapped up playing the stock market and pretty much lost interest in everything else. Wow. Lots of changes around here.

re: #144 Mad Al-Jaffee

They still haven't made up for Bryan Adams!

Well, they did give us Rush.

re: #147 Cannadian Club Akbar

Well, they did give us Rush.

And Pamela Anderson.

re: #148 Mad Al-Jaffee

And Pamela Anderson.

And The Tragically Hip. Wait, no one knows them. Sorry.
/

re: #145 Cannadian Club Akbar

[delete offensive joke that i made and was just insulted by]

re: #147 Cannadian Club Akbar

Thought he was from Missouri.

re: #146 Boogberg

Strange days indeed, my friend. Strange days.

re: #142 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

ODS about this particular subject? GUILTY!

When the fuck did people talk about Laura Bush's elegance?

Personally? I think Michelle has beautifully sculpted arms and shoulders, I think she should wear stuff like that. So, there!

Guilty with an explanation, your Honour. I agree that she is beautiful between her head and her diaphragm...I figure that's why she flaunted the upper parts and used the sash down below to try to conceal the less-well-sculpted lower parts.

re: #151 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Thought he was from Missouri.

In the South Park movie someone from Canada says that they have apologized for Bryan Adams several times.

re: #153 Spare O'Lake

Nah. I think she's lovely. Yesterday I noticed that her make-up people have helped her soften her features too. I think she's lovely.

re: #154 Mad Al-Jaffee

Someone from the Canadian government, that is.

re: #151 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Thought he was from Missouri.

He once took a piss there.

I hate working nights. Regardless of when I go to sleep, I still wake up early. Ugh.

re: #158 Cannadian Club Akbar

The wife had an 8am doctors appt. So... she got up at 5:30. Drs office is 7 minutes from the house.

Lovely birdies. :D
Little Birdie - Ralph Stanley

re: #160 Timmeh

Post Ralph anytime, Timmeh.

Thanks.

re: #159 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

The wife had an 8am doctors appt. So... she got up at 5:30. Drs office is 7 minutes from the house.

And she probably got there and waited 30 minutes.
/

re: #162 Cannadian Club Akbar

Well, she was first appointment of the day... But, I've been up since 5:30.

Son got in for Thanksgiving yesterday. Was in the mood to play his guitar for me... I was up til after midnight listening to him play...

I love being "The leader of the band".

It was the only real thing I could ever give to him...

Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist

re: #164 Mad Al-Jaffee

Grrr.

re: #137 Spare O'Lake

Fashion Alert:
Is it racist to opine that the First Lady's attire at the Indian dinner was elegant but that she showed too much flesh in the posed photos? Can't blame anyone else, either because the gown came with an ample wrap/sash which she neglected to wear on her shoulders where it belonged, choosing instead to drape it around her midsection.

Yes, yes it is.
/

re: #164 Mad Al-Jaffee

Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist

Ahmed Hashim Abed, whom the military code-named "Objective Amber," told investigators he was punched by his captors — and he had the bloody lip to prove it.

Wow, a bloody lip!! OH, NOES!! Beats getting murdered, burned and strung up.
*spit*

re: #165 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

"Grrr" indeed. Just when you thought you'd heard it all. I hope these soldiers get book deals and make a crapload of dough.

re: #168 Boogberg

"Grrr" indeed. Just when you thought you'd heard it all. I hope these soldiers get book deals and make a crapload of dough.

Like this. Sad story, but inspiring.

[Link: www.amazon.com...]

re: #167 Cannadian Club Akbar

Ahmed Hashim Abed, whom the military code-named "Objective Amber," told investigators he was punched by his captors — and he had the bloody lip to prove it.

Wow, a bloody lip!! OH, NOES!! Beats getting murdered, burned and strung up.
*spit*

Let me add that 3 SEALS might be able to administer a bit more punishment than a cut lip. This fucking terrorist is a liar.

re: #167 Cannadian Club Akbar

Like I said last night...

They gave him "such a pinch!".

re: #169 Cannadian Club Akbar

I'll add that to my order next time I'm shopping on Amazon.

re: #164 Mad Al-Jaffee

Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist

Is that a bad joke?

We should be giving these guys medals, not prosecuting them!

Cathypop... thanks for the support yesterday.

re: #173 Timmeh

Is that a bad joke?

We should be giving these guys medals, not prosecuting them!

I think what we're seeing here is just process working itself out. If someone insists on filing a complaint, it's likely that this is the automatic outcome. The same is true in the civilian world; under the same circumstances, a charge could be filed for assault, and once filed the police are obligated by law to investigate, and in many cases (domestic assault cases, for example) the case must go to trial, no matter what police may find upon investigation.

I don't understand the workings of military courts in such a matter, but I'm guessing that the Admiral's Mast mentioned would only be an investigative hearing that would likely pass the matter along for court martial anyway.

But in any case, I expect dismissal once this plays out.

re: #164 Mad Al-Jaffee

...Let's see...in Utah ..I can shoot and KILL an intruder that enters and threatens my wife or myself...or property!
A bloody lip???
Oh! The humanity!!//

re: #175 SixDegrees

Weren't charges dropped against the Marines in the Haditha case?

re: #177 Cannadian Club Akbar

Yes!!
Don't tell Murtha tho...

Sorry about that, had to actually go do some work

re: #176 reloadingisnotahobby

...Let's see...in Utah ..I can shoot and KILL an intruder that enters and threatens my wife or myself...or property!
A bloody lip???
Oh! The humanity!!//

In Florida, if someone tried to attack you on the street you had to try to get away before using a weapon. Not no more.

re: #176 reloadingisnotahobby

...Let's see...in Utah ..I can shoot and KILL an intruder that enters and threatens my wife or myself...or property!
A bloody lip???
Oh! The humanity!!//

Yes, you can. And you'll go to trial as a result, where a judge will determine whether you're guilty of manslaughter or not.

re: #175 SixDegrees

I think what we're seeing here is just process working itself out. If someone insists on filing a complaint, it's likely that this is the automatic outcome. The same is true in the civilian world; under the same circumstances, a charge could be filed for assault, and once filed the police are obligated by law to investigate, and in many cases (domestic assault cases, for example) the case must go to trial, no matter what police may find upon investigation.

I don't understand the workings of military courts in such a matter, but I'm guessing that the Admiral's Mast mentioned would only be an investigative hearing that would likely pass the matter along for court martial anyway.

But in any case, I expect dismissal once this plays out.

I agree, but what annoys me is when the media shows a story like this, they write it in such a way that it seems like there had to have been a reason there was a complaint, so they can't be entirely innocent...and public opinion starts to show, guilty until proven innocent.

Think the Duke Lacrosse scandal.

re: #174 Walter L. Newton

Cathypop... thanks for the support yesterday.

Any time Walter.

re: #177 Cannadian Club Akbar

Weren't charges dropped against the Marines in the Haditha case?

Not sure what the circumstances or proceedings were in that case, nor what the differences may be between the Navy and Marine Corps.

re: #182 Hengineer

I agree, but what annoys me is when the media shows a story like this, they write it in such a way that it seems like there had to have been a reason there was a complaint, so they can't be entirely innocent...and public opinion starts to show, guilty until proven innocent.

Think the Duke Lacrosse scandal.

That's certainly true. If I'm correct, and this is simply a formality that will result in dismissal, I fully expect the media to ignore the outcome.

re: #184 SixDegrees

Not sure what the circumstances or proceedings were in that case, nor what the differences may be between the Navy and Marine Corps.

Just remember that we don't know anything about the circumstances, so none of us really shouldn't have an opinion!

re: #181 SixDegrees
It's not a problem!!
The District attorney would review before a Judge would be brought into the case ...I think!
I think it's called the Castle Law!!
Shooting someone in your yard??Bad!!
We have a daycare in our home so firearms MUST be SECURED!!
...Aluminum BAT ...not so much!

re: #154 Mad Al-Jaffee

In the South Park movie someone from Canada says that they have apologized for Bryan Adams several times.

I thought it was for Celine Dion?

re: #187 reloadingisnotahobby

It's not a problem!!
The District attorney would review before a Judge would be brought into the case ...I think!
I think it's called the Castle Law!!
Shooting someone in your yard??Bad!!
We have a daycare in our home so firearms MUST be SECURED!!
...Aluminum BAT ...not so much!

I have a 44 ounce Louisville Slugger. Very nice. Personalized too.

re: #189 Cannadian Club Akbar

Hard to beat the "Crack" of a good piece of wood!!
LOL

re: #187 reloadingisnotahobby

It's not a problem!!
The District attorney would review before a Judge would be brought into the case ...I think!
I think it's called the Castle Law!!
Shooting someone in your yard??Bad!!
We have a daycare in our home so firearms MUST be SECURED!!
...Aluminum BAT ...not so much!

If you kill someone, you'll be talking to a judge. You can certainly use the Castle Law, or whatever it's called, in your defense. But a judge will make the determination whether it applies.

The same is true for a number of other offenses. Things vary by jurisdiction, but automatic assignment to trial doesn't require you to kill anyone under a number of circumstances.

re: #188 Hengineer

I thought it was for Celine Dion?

No, it was Bryan Adams. But they should pay us reparations for Celine Dion. :)

Recently at HuffPo there were two Afghani brothers relating how they were abused by American forces. At a certain point in the video, 2:15 to be exact, one related how the Americans pointed their "AK-47's" at the brothers' heads.
Comments were 3/5ths of posters were slamming the US. Of course the ipso facto lie didn't matter and when I pointed it out, I was met with a flurry of hypothesis about how these soldiers were special ops who carried AK's and how the misnomer was an innocent mistake as if an Afghani does not know the names of different weapons.

re: #192 Mad Al-Jaffee
Celine Dion has brought hundreds of thousands of $$ to Las Vegas in revenue for Harry Reids State ...So yes I think Canada owes us BIGTIME!!
LOL

re: #192 Mad Al-Jaffee

No, it was Bryan Adams. But they should pay us reparations for Celine Dion. :)

Oops, I think My South Park memory is slipping, time for me to take out that DVD again...

re: #195 Hengineer

Oops, I think My South Park memory is slipping, time for me to take out that DVD again...

I still have it on vhs.

re: #196 Mad Al-Jaffee

I still have it on vhs.

Well aren't you special.

re: #196 Mad Al-Jaffee

Lol! Me, too! :D

re: #197 Hengineer
Aren't we all??
In our own little way??
LOL

re: #199 reloadingisnotahobby

Aren't we all??
In our own little way??
LOL

I know I'm special, I found the Clitoris!

/stan

re: #197 Hengineer

Well aren't you special.

I actually still use a vcr to tape stuff from tv. ONe of these days I'll upgrade to dvr. And I have videos on vhs (mostly music) that you can't get on dvd.

Stupid fires burning again off the 91 and 241. I guess no anniversary goes uncelebrated.

[Link: latimesblogs.latimes.com...]

re: #201 Mad Al-Jaffee
Ha!!
I have a box 8 tracks you can store for me! Ok?

re: #201 Mad Al-Jaffee

I actually still use a vcr to tape stuff from tv. ONe of these days I'll upgrade to dvr. And I have videos on vhs (mostly music) that you can't get on dvd.

I've got DVD's you can't find on blu-ray

neener!

re: #203 reloadingisnotahobby

My parents still have lps...

re: #203 reloadingisnotahobby

Ha!!
I have a box 8 tracks you can store for me! Ok?

I had an 8 track player when I was in high school (mid-80s.) I used to buy the cassettes really cheap at flea markets. I have a box of vinyl, but I rarely use my turntable.

re: #205 Hengineer

Ah...Me too!!
Gawd, I'm old!!

re: #187 reloadingisnotahobby

Same here in Ca. The lefties called it the "shoot the burglar bill".

re: #205 Hengineer

re: #206 Mad Al-Jaffee

They have a show about US!!!
It's called ..."Hoarders"!!
LOL
It's an illness ya know!!

re: #9 Cannadian Club Akbar

It's not just a simple division problem? 8oz.

"It's not a question of where he grips it! It's a simple question of weight ratios! A five ounce bird could not carry a one pound coconut. "

re: #210 gregb

African or European?

re: #210 gregb

It's not just a simple division problem? 8oz.

"It's not a question of where he grips it! It's a simple question of weight ratios! A five ounce bird could not carry a one pound coconut. "

That was last night and I was more concerned about the 12 ounce can next to me.:)

re: #191 SixDegrees

Every fatal shooting gets deeply investigated. But clear defensive acts in the home often never go to the judge, the DA chooses not to file charges and that's it. If it's not terribly clear what happened, then it's off to court. I happen to have spoken many times with a well known gun/self defense attorney here in LA.

re: #213 Rightwingconspirator

I thought all gun violence was a criminal act in Cali??
Only the criminals DARE have a gun!!
LOL ///sort of!

my karma is presently an awesomely satanic "666"...

*that is all*

re: #215 wozzablog

my karma is presently an awesomely satanic "666"...

*that is all*

not anymore!

re: #208 Rightwingconspirator

Same here in Ca. The lefties called it the "shoot the burglar bill".

Either way you get blood all over your carpet.

BTW, in an extremely rare occurrence in our city, 3 20-something year old parolees decided to break into our policeman neighbor's house at 3am while he, his wife, and kids were home. Very bad move.

He didn't shoot them, but came down ready to. They caught one by his fingerprints on all the outdoor doors. One by his DNA from the blood he left on the broken kitchen window. One by his blackberry phone that he dropped in the bushes.

They're all lucky they aren't dead.

re: #215 wozzablog

my karma is presently an awesomely satanic "666"...

*that is all*

*Splash*!
There have some Holy Water!
Call me in the morning

re: #212 Cannadian Club Akbar

That was last night and I was more concerned about the 12 ounce can next to me.:)

I sent my cockatiel out for beer last year (well, our dog did while I was cleaning the cage) and it never came back.

I tell the kids she's on vacation.

re: #217 gregb
Aparently they didn't understand the conditions of being
on PAROLE!!
Lucky indeed!

*secretly formulating a post that will equate to exactly 3 down dings...*

re: #219 gregb

Bummer!!
Watch for post cards from south of the border!
Instinct ...ya know!

re: #221 wozzablog

correction - 4

re: #221 wozzablog
Your an evil one!! HaHa !

Good morning, Lizards.

I'm happy to report that Stinky Bastard Kitteh is purring already this morning. Might be because he's in his favorite spot, my lap. Don't know how he'll do tomorrow when I'm gone for Thanksgiving. I'd bring him with, but my hosts are allergic to cats. I will have to trust he'll be fine.

re: #218 reloadingisnotahobby

*Splash*!
There have some Holy Water!
Call me in the morning

My friend's beer company--here we are talking about beer at 6:42 in the morning, you can tell where this week is heading--has a priest come in and bless all the water. They think it's a sin to make bad beer. They kind of know what they are doing; they've won more Great American Beer Festival awards in the past two years than Stone.

[Link: www.lostabbey.com...]

re: #224 reloadingisnotahobby

that was never - ever - in doubt ;-)

re: #227 wozzablog
...We're just here to save lost souls!!LOL
Good luck with that down ding thing!!

can people quit making this harder...???

i now need 6 down dings (sigh)

lulz

ReConservative ReFounder ReDoug ReHoffman reconcedes:

The Conservative Party candidate conceded a race in upstate New York for a U.S. House of Representatives seat for the second time Tuesday, saying he doesn’t have enough votes.
Last week, Doug Hoffman withdrew his election night concession to Democratic Rep. Bill Owens, saying the race was close enough that absentee ballots could change the outcome.
Now Hoffman says he has no hope of winning.

[...]

Hoffman sent a letter to supporters last week seeking money for a legal challenge of the outcome. The Federal Election Commission said recount funds are legal, but the contributions would have to meet campaign finance limits, and if the money isn’t used for a recount it would have to be refunded.
A spokesman for Hoffman said the campaign didn’t know whether it had received any funds or would be returning any money.

heh.

re: #229 wozzablog

can people quit making this harder...???

i now need 6 down dings (sigh)

lulz

Just tell us to move to North Korea.

re: #226 gregb

My friend's beer company--here we are talking about beer at 6:42 in the morning, you can tell where this week is heading--has a priest come in and bless all the water. They think it's a sin to make bad beer. They kind of know what they are doing; they've won more Great American Beer Festival awards in the past two years than Stone.

[Link: www.lostabbey.com...]

[Link: beerchurch.com...]

re: #225 Sharmuta

HAs he had a bath yet? I'm guessing no, since he's still stinky.

re: #220 reloadingisnotahobby

I love those stories where some idiot bad guy robs the WRONG home, bar, etc. A story from 1996 Las Cruces NM-Mexican murderer on the run-Kills and robs a place in Mexico, comes north into El Paso, robs a bank. He gets up to Las Cruces and tries another bank. Pulls his gun on the teller and gets shot by at least 3 people-1 guard and two customers. 1 dead bad guy, a couple minor injuries in the scramble and high speed debris.

It was the lead story in my morning paper when I was there.

ZOMBIE MARX/ENGELS 2012

re: #213 Rightwingconspirator

Every fatal shooting gets deeply investigated. But clear defensive acts in the home often never go to the judge, the DA chooses not to file charges and that's it. If it's not terribly clear what happened, then it's off to court. I happen to have spoken many times with a well known gun/self defense attorney here in LA.

Like I said, it depends on the incident itself and on the jurisdiction. In Michigan, for example, ALL cases of domestic assault wind up in court, thanks to state law. Police have no say in the matter at all.

I suspect something of this sort may be behind the story involving the SEAL's court martial.

re: #230 iceweasel

Rekarma reuptick for the report.

re: #233 Mad Al-Jaffee

HAs he had a bath yet? I'm guessing no, since he's still stinky.

Cat bath...

re: #233 Mad Al-Jaffee

Yes- I gave him a bath yesterday, because I couldn't stand his stink. Not even a bath could get him angry with me. He sulked under the coffee table for about 30 seconds before he decided he wanted back in my lap.

re: #221 wozzablog

*secretly formulating a post that will equate to exactly 3 down dings...*

I dinged ya' 'cause I aim to please!

re: #228 reloadingisnotahobby

my soul isn't lost - i know exactly where it is...

in the corner with 2 scrungey blondes, a bottle of Jack and Mettallica on the amp...

re: #221 wozzablog

Too late. :)

I tried to see who gave me my #1000. Lost it in a fast thread and should have used that cool feature LGF Master Spy to see who I owe a toast to.

Damn - my karma has exceeded unity.

Time to start being more of a prick, I guess.

re: #234 Rightwingconspirator

I love those stories where some idiot bad guy robs the WRONG home, bar, etc. A story from 1996 Las Cruces NM-Mexican murderer on the run-Kills and robs a place in Mexico, comes north into El Paso, robs a bank. He gets up to Las Cruces and tries another bank. Pulls his gun on the teller and gets shot by at least 3 people-1 guard and two customers. 1 dead bad guy, a couple minor injuries in the scramble and high speed debris.

It was the lead story in my morning paper when I was there.

New Mexicans are well armed, and they will shoot you...myself included...it is simply unthinkable down here to break into a home, for example, and not face down an armed citizen

re: #234 Rightwingconspirator
Thre: #241 wozzablog

that makes me all warm and fuzzy!!
Well done!!

BBL

BBL= Be back Later...
BWL= Bong water low
NMB=Need more beer

help me out here ...I'm drawing a blnk...Oh!That's IDAB

re: #243 SixDegrees

i'm only here to help ;-)

re: #239 Sharmuta

I don't think you'll giving this kitty to anyone!!

re: #249 reloadingisnotahobby

I will. He can't stay as I'm not allowed to have pets.

re: #250 Sharmuta

To bad!
Y'all are bonding!

re: #203 reloadingisnotahobby

Ha!!
I have a box 8 tracks you can store for me! Ok?

Here's my stupid business idea of the day from 5 or 6 years ago. Have an online commerce site where you buy the collectible vinyl or 8-track or CD or DVD. Instead of shipping it, you store it for them on a small recurring monthly cost, while at the same time storing the digital copy for them accessible from anywhere with the associated account. Most people only want the digital copy anyways--unless it's a vintage Tazers (punk rock, "Where has all the vinyl gone") album which goes for about $100 on Ebay.

You can store the whole thing in Amazon S3 and only pay for what storage and access you use. I thought it'd make a good dot com music business.

later days kids.

gotta go do the voodoo i do so well

Lawhawk, if you're still here, is this legal?
[Link: news.yahoo.com...]

re: #237 lawhawk

Rekarma reuptick for the report.

upding for clever use of report.

Good morning, everyone! I'd love to offer a pithy and witty remark this morning, but unfortunately my wife was introduced Rock Band last night, and I created a monster in the process.

Going to bed after 1 AM when you have to be up at 6 AM makes for a very tired hubby.

re: #256 MrSilverDragon

And now I'm forgetting important prepositions, like the word "to". Yep, I'm tired.

Our 'liberal' media:

Longtime Republican media strategist Alex Castellanos will continue to serve as an on-air personality for CNN despite recently taking on a consulting role for the Republican National Committee, the network confirms.

On Monday, it was reported that Castellanos, who has served as a media consultant for many Republican presidential candidates as well as an advisor for the private health insurance industry, will play an expanded role at the RNC after the committee parted ways with its communications director, Trevor Francis.

Apparently, Castellanos makes enough money doing media work for private health insurance companies and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that he'll be unpaid for his work as the RNC's senior communications adviser. And since Castellanos won't literally be on the Republican National Committee's payroll, CNN is entirely comfortable paying him to offer "political analysis" on the air.

And here I thought the ethical/professional lines had already been blurred too much. Now, CNN -- you know, the network that has positioned itself as above the fray -- will feature regular on-air commentary from the Republican National Committee's new message/strategy guy.