Here’s an open thread for Wednesday afternoon — with a note about the 2009 Idiotarian Award (the “Fiskie”).
This year we will have a Fiskie Award, as usual, but without the usual poll — because there’s one person who so clearly stands out from the crowd of idiots that I’ve decided to dispense with the poll. You may be able to guess who it is, but we’ll make it official and announce the winner tomorrow morning…
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:07:35pm |
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wrenchwench Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:07:57pm |
Bret Taylor and some friends rode their bicycles across the USA. Bret took a photo every 5 miles. Then set them to music.
It's a big damn country. Go see it.
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Neutral President Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:08:36pm |
re: #1 MandyManners
Does it rhyme with "heck"?
Pretty sure that if not him, it's the one and only RSM.
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Digital Display Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:08:43pm |
Maybe we could have a poll for runner up..
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Neutral President Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:09:08pm |
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Vicious Babushka Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:10:47pm |
Oh noes!
Teh templates iz broken!
Something happened to my web templates, and when I apply them to new pages all the formatting is gone, the sidebars just pile up on top of each other.
OH NOES!
It was working yesterday, but the automatic update wasn't working. Then I fooled around with some of the settings, but not the code, but something broke.
Shit, I might have to redo all the templates. Two weeks of work, all down the toilet.
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:11:13pm |
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darthstar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:12:08pm |
I'd like to thank you all for your votes, and I am honored to accept this fis---wha? What do you mean I didn't win!?!
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:12:31pm |
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paybacktime Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:12:39pm |
I thought his name rhymes with "boor" - and looks like one wearing a baseball cap too.
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darthstar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:13:44pm |
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idioma Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:15:01pm |
Sarah "Death Panels!" Palin?
or....
Michelle "Sex Clinics!" Bachmann?
or could it be Alex "My head is so far up my ass that I think fluoride is an obamunist™ plot!" Jones?
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darthstar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:15:44pm |
re: #19 idioma
Sarah "Death Panels!" Palin?
or...
Michelle "Sex Clinics!" Bachmann?
or could it be Alex "My head is so far up my ass that I think fluoride is an obamunist™ plot!" Jones?
Ooh...I like it when Michelle Bachmann says 'sex clinic'...
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:16:50pm |
re: #19 idioma
Sarah "Death Panels!" Palin?
or...
Michelle "Sex Clinics!" Bachmann?
or could it be Alex "My head is so far up my ass that I think fluoride is an obamunist™ plot!" Jones?
I'm guessing it's their lovechild that wins, the Bircher Babe, the Crazy Cook, the Loony Loner, mr Beck.
Or are we still meant to pretend we don't know?
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:17:14pm |
re: #4 wrenchwench
Bret Taylor and some friends rode their bicycles across the USA. Bret took a photo every 5 miles. Then set them to music.
[Video] It's a big damn country. Go see it.
That's awesome!
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reine.de.tout Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:17:47pm |
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SilentAlfa Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:18:23pm |
re: #21 Taqyia2Me
Barney Frank?
I may not agree with Barney Frank on the issues quite a bit of the time, but he definitely does not strike me as an idiot.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:18:29pm |
I'm still getting the following when I try to log onto the front page:
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:19:16pm |
Look, regards Bachmann, is it true she attends a church that claims women should not have the right to vote?
Swear someone told me this once. Sure I didn't dream it. Well, pretty sure anyway.
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LotharBot Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:22:10pm |
Personally, I'd much rather see him win in a landslide vote than be appointed to the position. The outcome would be the same, but it would be more satisfying if he also broke records for highest winning margin, most total votes, and so on.
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Taqyia2Me Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:22:50pm |
re: #26 SilentAlfa
I may not agree with Barney Frank on the issues quite a bit of the time, but he definitely does not strike me as an idiot.
"Roll the dice"
"There's nothing wrong with Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac"
There's nothing ok with these statements.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:23:33pm |
re: #28 HAL2010
Look, regards Bachmann, is it true she attends a church that claims women should not have the right to vote?
Swear someone told me this once. Sure I didn't dream it. Well, pretty sure anyway.
Haven't heard that. Wouldn't be surprised. She and her husband seem to have an unusual arrangement re gender roles.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:23:56pm |
re: #31 Taqyia2Me
"Roll the dice"
"There's nothing wrong with Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac"There's nothing ok with these statements.
Ah... "Master of Understatements" strikes again!
Thanks Taq.
DING!
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:25:24pm |
re: #34 Gus 802
You try re-setting your modem?
Hmmm.... Right before I started getting this message, my computer lost Internet connection and I had to restart my computer to get it back. I'll see what I can find out about the modem.
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:26:22pm |
re: #36 MandyManners
Hmmm... Right before I started getting this message, my computer lost Internet connection and I had to restart my computer to get it back. I'll see what I can find out about the modem.
Was taking a quick look and ran into something that mentioned flushing the DNS. Re-setting it should do that. Should be a re-set pin hole on your modem or something like that.
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:27:43pm |
re: #33 SanFranciscoZionist
Haven't heard that. Wouldn't be surprised. She and her husband seem to have an unusual arrangement re gender roles.
Her interview at the church (it was posted here some time ago) was just creepy. She seemed to conflate God with what her husband told her.
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:28:14pm |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:28:20pm |
re: #40 HAL2010
Been trying to do that with the wife. Ain't worked so well at my house.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:28:49pm |
re: #40 HAL2010
Her interview at the church (it was posted here some time ago) was just creepy. She seemed to conflate God with what her husband told her.
The pair of them seem to have some odd ideas about prophecy and their marriage, and God telling them stuff. Not my business, except that by making it public, she's making it my business.
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:29:32pm |
re: #42 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Been trying to do that with the wife. Ain't worked so well at my house.
My grandad always claimed he got the last word in every argument with grandma. Probing a bit it turned out that the last words always were "yes dear".
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:30:23pm |
re: #43 SanFranciscoZionist
The pair of them seem to have some odd ideas about prophecy and their marriage, and God telling them stuff. Not my business, except that by making it public, she's making it my business.
IMO, if you run for office, you have no right to privacy. Your kids do, but you don't.
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Vicious Babushka Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:31:17pm |
Shit. Shit. Shit. Why did my template collapse? Too many elements in the navigation bar?
It was working yesterday.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:31:56pm |
re: #45 HAL2010
IMO, if you run for office, you have no right to privacy. Your kids do, but you don't.
There are limits on that, by me, but if you're gonna say it in public, I'm not gonna pretend I didn't hear it.
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Charles Johnson Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:32:09pm |
re: #27 MandyManners
Well, it seems to be related to the new Kontera ad code I just installed.
I removed the code for now until I figure out what's happening. It should be back to normal now.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:32:50pm |
re: #38 Gus 802
Was taking a quick look and ran into something that mentioned flushing the DNS. Re-setting it should do that. Should be a re-set pin hole on your modem or something like that.
I'll have to get The Kid to figure it out. He knows more about that stuff than I do.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:33:36pm |
re: #49 Charles
Well, it seems to be related to the new Kontera ad code I just installed.
I removed the code for now until I figure out what's happening. It should be back to normal now.
I just tried again and it's still there.
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abolitionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:34:19pm |
Watched Twilight yesterday. Seems the James Dean bad boy meme willl never die.
:)
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:35:18pm |
re: #48 SanFranciscoZionist
There are limits on that, by me, but if you're gonna say it in public, I'm not gonna pretend I didn't hear it.
Like what?
If you want to represent me, I want to know who the hell you are.
One reason Palin freaks me out is her obsessive media blackout.
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:35:21pm |
re: #54 abolitionist
Watched Twilight yesterday. Seems the James Dean bad boy meme willl never die.
:)
I'm sorry. Do you need an ipecac?
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:36:21pm |
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:36:34pm |
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blindy Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:37:14pm |
I don't care what you think. Alex Trebek is an intelligent man!
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abolitionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:37:46pm |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:37:48pm |
I was just thinking... we have ceiling cat, we have basement cat... who gives us the threads and LGF shouldn't he have a "cat" distinction?
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:37:54pm |
re: #55 HAL2010
Like what?
If you want to represent me, I want to know who the hell you are.
One reason Palin freaks me out is her obsessive media blackout.
Well, specifically, your relationship with your husband. Not really my business. Unless you have an urge to discuss it on camera.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:38:30pm |
re: #62 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Weak on the punctuation there... sorry.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:38:39pm |
re: #55 HAL2010
Like what?
If you want to represent me, I want to know who the hell you are.
One reason Palin freaks me out is her obsessive media blackout.
Although the media block-out in Palin's case both baffles and worries me.
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carlitos Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:38:55pm |
re: #59 HAL2010
Yeah, works now for me too. Odd. Before it said that Howard somebody's photobucket was expired or something. Anyhoo...
Tiger Woods?
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:40:10pm |
re: #63 SanFranciscoZionist
Well, specifically, your relationship with your husband. Not really my business. Unless you have an urge to discuss it on camera.
Would argue that it depends. For instance, had Hilary become President, I think her relationship with Bill would have been a subject of much debate and inquiry - and it would have been a fair story to pursue if you ask me.
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:41:41pm |
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blueraven Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:44:33pm |
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Blueheron Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:44:57pm |
re: #4 wrenchwench
Bret Taylor and some friends rode their bicycles across the USA. Bret took a photo every 5 miles. Then set them to music.
[Video]
It's a big damn country. Go see it.
Good pick'n music. Thanks :)
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:45:04pm |
re: #12 MandyManners
[Video]
He was an idiot for breaking up Beck, Bogert & Appice. But that was long ago...
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:45:33pm |
re: #62 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I was just thinking... we have ceiling cat, we have basement cat... who gives us the threads and LGF shouldn't he have a "cat" distinction?
That would be the Lizard King. He is on par with Ceiling Cat.
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:45:44pm |
re: #66 carlitos
Yeah, works now for me too. Odd. Before it said that Howard somebody's photobucket was expired or something. Anyhoo...
Tiger Woods?
A friend of mine went into a store looking for a copy of Grand Theft Auto and asked this girl for a copy. She wasn't sure what it was and asked him to describe the game so he said you crash cars, sleep with prostitutes and beat people up.
She brought him a copy of Tiger Woods PGA tour.
//
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Locker Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:45:48pm |
Welcome Shitty Wok takeyourordaprease?
One side orda Gren Breck and a small ice tea.
Seriously I can't stop calling him Gren Breck. It's terrible!
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Neutral President Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:46:12pm |
Hmmm. I was thinking Beck or RSM for the Fiskie, but I seem to have totally overlooked Sarah Palin. I guess this isn't as obvious as I thought.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:46:16pm |
re: #58 Gus 802
Don't forget to empty your internet cache.
I've done that repeatedly.
I'm still getting that thing when I try to log onto the front page or go to the front page from a thread.
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Sharmuta Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:46:30pm |
One in 5 ex-Guantanamo detainees joining militants
A classified Pentagon assessment shows one in five detainees released from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay has joined or is suspected of joining militant groups like al Qaeda, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:47:12pm |
re: #73 The Sanity Inspector
He was an idiot for breaking up Beck, Bogert & Appice. But that was long ago...
I've never even heard of those other people.
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:48:02pm |
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:48:09pm |
re: #79 Sharmuta
Hey, Sharmuta. Just sent you an email. Haven't checked that account for weeks now. Sorry 'bout that.
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:48:26pm |
Bill Evans: My Foolish Heart
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:48:40pm |
re: #75 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
A friend of mine went into a store looking for a copy of Grand Theft Auto and asked this girl for a copy. She wasn't sure what it was and asked him to describe the game so he said you crash cars, sleep with prostitutes and beat people up.
She brought him a copy of Tiger Woods PGA tour.
//
'Tis true, I did experience teh lulz.
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Vicious Babushka Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:49:15pm |
re: #49 Charles
Well, it seems to be related to the new Kontera ad code I just installed.
I removed the code for now until I figure out what's happening. It should be back to normal now.
Teh interwebs iz broke?
All my templates are busted.
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:50:06pm |
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:51:52pm |
re: #78 MandyManners
I've done that repeatedly.
I'm still getting that thing when I try to log onto the front page or go to the front page from a thread.
Only other idea I have is to re-set the modem. Might want to try a cold reboot. That is, don't do a re-start. Shut off the computer. Wait a second or two or five. Then start it up again. Also, turn your modem off for a couple of seconds too and then restart the modem -- if it's external.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:53:39pm |
re: #87 Gus 802
Only other idea I have is to re-set the modem. Might want to try a cold reboot. That is, don't do a re-start. Shut off the computer. Wait a second or two or five. Then start it up again. Also, turn your modem off for a couple of seconds too and then restart the modem -- if it's external.
I'm on the wireless.
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:53:40pm |
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:54:24pm |
re: #45 HAL2010
Here's an interesting question then, does your spouse still retain a right to privacy? What about you're grandparents?
Not trying to nit pick just spark some interesting debate...
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:54:28pm |
re: #86 HAL2010
Doesn't look poewrful enough.
Tomb of the Lizard King was a cool module, but come on. Really how dangerous is a Vampiric Lizard man going to be in the long run?
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:54:44pm |
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:55:13pm |
re: #89 MandyManners
I'm on the wireless.
Try this...
Start
Run
CMD
C:>ipconfig /flushdns
That is go to your command prompt and type in Start >ipconfig /flushdns
then hit enter.
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Blueheron Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:55:59pm |
re: #95 Gus 802
Try this...
Start
Run
CMD
C:>ipconfig /flushdnsThat is go to your command prompt and type in Start >ipconfig /flushdns
then hit enter.
Oh gawd call the GEEK Squad! lolol
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:56:38pm |
re: #74 HAL2010
That's blasphemy to Ceiling Cat! You shall have no other pets before Ceiling Cat, it's right there in the Ten Catmandments....
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:57:08pm |
re: #95 Gus 802
Try this...
Start
Run
CMD
C:>ipconfig /flushdnsThat is go to your command prompt and type in Start >ipconfig /flushdns
then hit enter.
What is that? What does it do? Could I completely fuck up my computer if I do it?
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:57:16pm |
re: #96 Blueheron
Oh gawd call the GEEK Squad! lolol
OK... :)
The other route to your command prompt is:
Start
All Programs
Accessories
Command Prompt
If not, wait for The Kid.
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:57:54pm |
re: #98 MandyManners
What is that? What does it do? Could I completely fuck up my computer if I do it?
Nah, it's safe. Should flush your DNS cache.
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:58:07pm |
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:58:09pm |
re: #99 Gus 802
OK... :)
The other route to your command prompt is:
Start
All Programs
Accessories
Command PromptIf not, wait for The Kid.
Huh?
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:58:23pm |
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Digital Display Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:58:35pm |
re: #98 MandyManners
What is that? What does it do? Could I completely fuck up my computer if I do it?
Are you having this error message at only LGF? What about other web sites?
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:58:41pm |
re: #92 jamesfirecat
Here's an interesting question then, does your spouse still retain a right to privacy? What about you're grandparents?
Not trying to nit pick just spark some interesting debate...
Well again, I think that depends. If you are running as "pro-family" whilst having an affair, what your wife or husband thinks is relevant. If your spouse is introducing you at every townhall event you're at, I think it's fair game.
As I recall, people were discussing Obama's grandparents and parents, as they were very much part of his own narrative.
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Neutral President Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:59:11pm |
re: #98 MandyManners
What is that? What does it do? Could I completely fuck up my computer if I do it?
It just clears local DNS cache.
| 107 |
HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 2:59:46pm |
re: #93 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Tomb of the Lizard King was a cool module, but come on. Really how dangerous is a Vampiric Lizard man going to be in the long run?
Try insulting our great Lizard King and see if you survive!
Mercy is for the weak and feeble!
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:00:02pm |
re: #104 HoosierHoops
Are you having this error message at only LGF? What about other web sites?
ONLY at LGF. Everything else is peachy-keen.
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:00:06pm |
re: #80 MandyManners
I've never even heard of those other people.
You might have heard of their former band:
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JoyousMN Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:00:10pm |
re: #67 HAL2010
God no! The last thing I want to hear more about is Bill and Hillary's marriage!!! Never again will be too soon.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:00:57pm |
re: #100 Gus 802
Nah, it's safe. Should flush your DNS cache.
What's a DNS cache? What does DNS stand for?
Man, I'm feeling very ignorant right now.
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:01:11pm |
re: #105 HAL2010
And if you're running on Abstinence Education while one of your teenage daughters is pregnant? Is it okay to bring that particular kid up then?
(Wonders if he's treading on thin ice....)
| 113 |
MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:01:19pm |
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:01:48pm |
re: #111 MandyManners
What's a DNS cache? What does DNS stand for?
Man, I'm feeling very ignorant right now.
Domain name system.
By the way. The command is:
ipconfig /flushdns
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Randall Gross Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:02:09pm |
re: #111 MandyManners
What's a DNS cache? What does DNS stand for?
Man, I'm feeling very ignorant right now.
Domain Name Service cache. It's a dynamic file that associates site name URL's with IP addresses and routes.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:02:30pm |
re: #112 jamesfirecat
And if you're running on Abstinence Education while one of your teenage daughters is pregnant? Is it okay to bring that particular kid up then?
(Wonders if he's treading on thin ice...)
She's fair game if she puts herself on the stage. But, the baby isn't.
| 117 |
MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:02:56pm |
re: #114 Gus 802
Domain name system.
By the way. The command is:
ipconfig /flushdns
It's only happening here.
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:03:18pm |
re: #112 jamesfirecat
And if you're running on Abstinence Education while one of your teenage daughters is pregnant? Is it okay to bring that particular kid up then?
(Wonders if he's treading on thin ice...)
If your kid is under 18 I would say yes. If you are preaching to the nation but it doesn't even work for your own family I would question that policy.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:03:28pm |
re: #115 Thanos
Domain Name Service cache. It's a dynamic file that associates site name URL's with IP addresses and routes.
As opposed to a boring file?
*snicker*
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:04:00pm |
re: #118 HAL2010
If your kid is under 18 I would say yes. If you are preaching to the nation but it doesn't even work for your own family I would question that policy.
You would put a minor in the spotlight? What about BHO's girls?
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:04:09pm |
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Randall Gross Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:04:13pm |
re: #119 MandyManners
As opposed to a boring file?
*snicker*
Definitely! Dynamic files are always the bestest
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:05:24pm |
Are teen girls only of child-bearing age fair game? What about teen boys? Why shouldn't the MFM be looking at their reproductive organs, too?
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:05:39pm |
re: #107 HAL2010
Try insulting our great Lizard King and see if you survive!
Mercy is for the weak and feeble!
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:06:19pm |
re: #121 Gus 802
Charles said at No.. 49 that he had a new ad code thingy.
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Cannadian Club Akbar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:06:26pm |
re: #123 MandyManners
Are teen girls only of child-bearing age fair game? What about teen boys? Why shouldn't the MFM be looking at their reproductive organs, too?
I tried to show them mine...
///
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Obdicut Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:06:39pm |
re: #123 MandyManners
Levi got paid for a look at his reproductive organs, as a male.
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:06:48pm |
re: #120 MandyManners
You would put a minor in the spotlight? What about BHO's girls?
I can't say that I honestly care about their grades (as an example). Again, I think it's about exposure. If you put your family out there, or are using them as props (Palin, I'm glaring in your direction), I think there are question that good reporters should ask.
A question I would ask Dick Cheney is how he can be a member of a party that clearly wishes to stigmatize his daughter and her marriage.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:07:11pm |
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:07:29pm |
re: #120 MandyManners
I think he's arguing that if there's anything inherently hypocritical or double talky about what you advocate that can be viewed through the lens of your family it's fair to point it out, so long as you focus on how the child's situation don't mesh with the politician's actions.
For example it'd be reasonable to point out if Obama said that the US' Public Education system provides the best possible education for young people in the US and then sent his kids to a private school, it'd be okay to point out the disconnect, though not to follow the kids themselves around and ask them why they're being so eliteist...
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:07:30pm |
re: #125 MandyManners
Charles said at No.. 49 that he had a new ad code thingy.
I thought it was still acting up. Anywho. See what happens later.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:07:36pm |
re: #127 Obdicut
Levi got paid for a look at his reproductive organs, as a male.
Wasn't he of age? Didn't he put himself out there?
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:07:52pm |
re: #126 Cannadian Club Akbar
I tried to show them mine...
///
Thats really far to easy a set up and I will not waste several good lines in response.
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Obdicut Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:08:15pm |
re: #128 HAL2010
You could ask the same question of any Democrat with a gay child. The Democrats have been better than the Republicans on gay rights, but they've still been moral cowards on the subject.
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:08:26pm |
re: #123 MandyManners
Are teen girls only of child-bearing age fair game? What about teen boys? Why shouldn't the MFM be looking at their reproductive organs, too?
Course not, it was merely and example. Like I've already said, its partly about the expose the candidate uses them for.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:08:39pm |
re: #128 HAL2010
I can't say that I honestly care about their grades (as an example). Again, I think it's about exposure. If you put your family out there, or are using them as props (Palin, I'm glaring in your direction), I think there are question that good reporters should ask.
A question I would ask Dick Cheney is how he can be a member of a party that clearly wishes to stigmatize his daughter and her marriage.
Palin put her on that stage.
My own sister is now a Republican.
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Obdicut Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:08:41pm |
re: #132 MandyManners
Yes. It was meant light-heartedly, not as a serious rejoinder; he's also not the son of a candidate.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:09:26pm |
re: #137 Obdicut
Yes. It was meant light-heartedly, not as a serious rejoinder; he's also not the son of a candidate.
Many would say he's a sonofabitch.
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:10:49pm |
re: #123 MandyManners
If you're saying that if you're running on Abstinence only education and you've got a teenage son who has UNQUESTIONABLY knocked up a teenage girl, then yes I think its fair to point that particular issue out as well...
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:10:54pm |
OT:
Discovery Channel ad - I love the World
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:11:30pm |
re: #136 MandyManners
Palin put her on that stage.
My own sister is now a Republican.
And so asking her about her kids is fair game IMO.
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That's Glenn Beck to you Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:11:37pm |
I wonder who it is going to be?
I just am totally in suspense right now.
Charlie Sheen? Tiger Woods? George Soros? Rachel Maddow?
oh! oh! oh! I know - Barack Hussein Obama! Or will it be ACORN?!
I think I am going to pee my pants in anticipation.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:12:00pm |
re: #139 jamesfirecat
If you're saying that if you're running on Abstinence only education and you've got a teenage son who has UNQUESTIONABLY knocked up a teenage girl, then yes I think its fair to point that particular issue out as well...
It's never beyond question until the child has been born and a DNA test has been run.
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Digital Display Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:12:17pm |
re: #142 That's Glenn Beck to you
I wonder who it is going to be?
I just am totally in suspense right now.
Charlie Sheen? Tiger Woods? George Soros? Rachel Maddow?
oh! oh! oh! I know - Barack Hussein Obama! Or will it be ACORN?!
I think I am going to pee my pants in anticipation.
I think it is you
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:12:31pm |
re: #139 jamesfirecat
If you're saying that if you're running on Abstinence only education and you've got a teenage son who has UNQUESTIONABLY knocked up a teenage girl, then yes I think its fair to point that particular issue out as well...
Would the teenage girl he impregnated be fair game if she did not get up on the stage?
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:12:34pm |
re: #142 That's Glenn Beck to you
I wonder who it is going to be?
I just am totally in suspense right now.
Charlie Sheen? Tiger Woods? George Soros? Rachel Maddow?
oh! oh! oh! I know - Barack Hussein Obama! Or will it be ACORN?!
I think I am going to pee my pants in anticipation.
Erhm, Glenn, I have bad news, you better sit down ..
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That's Glenn Beck to you Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:12:41pm |
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:13:12pm |
re: #142 That's Glenn Beck to you
I wonder who it is going to be?
I just am totally in suspense right now.
Charlie Sheen? Tiger Woods? George Soros? Rachel Maddow?
oh! oh! oh! I know - Barack Hussein Obama! Or will it be ACORN?!
I think I am going to pee my pants in anticipation.
Shoulda' gone before you left home.
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That's Glenn Beck to you Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:17:05pm |
re: #148 MandyManners
Shoulda' gone before you left home.
Doesn't matter - prostate thingy.
When the doctor told me that I had a HUGE prostate, I thought "Well - is that bad? I have always been pro-state / anti federal government."
Then he explained that it was a gland and that it was making me pee a lot (OK - a little at a time, but a lot of times). That and it causes some other stuff (good thing That's Mrs. Beck to you doesn't have an account here.)
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:17:25pm |
Holy crap. Glenn entered the thread and an awkward silence immediately ensued.
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Neutral President Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:17:33pm |
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Wozza Matter? Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:18:18pm |
re: #147 That's Glenn Beck to you
the writing may well already be on the chalkboard i'm afraid fellah - and, just guessing, it may be spelled correctly.
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:18:48pm |
re: #145 MandyManners
I think if the girl's parent who is running for some governmental office, and from that office wants to promote the teaching of Abstinence only education, I think it's fair to ask them the question of "Do you still feel that this is such a good system when you haven't even been able to make it work within your family? "
That way you're only using the daughter as a springboard, as factual proof of the possibility of how the system they're advocating can go wrong. That would seem fair enough to me.
A question like "Where exactly would you say you or your daughter failed to bring about this particular situation" would seem to noticeably more crass, and thus probably should stay out of bounds.
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Digital Display Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:18:53pm |
re: #147 That's Glenn Beck to you
Moi?
Put away your red nose
Put away the clown shoes
Dry those eyes of tears..
What are you going to do?
That's Glenn Beck to you
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That's Glenn Beck to you Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:19:49pm |
re: #153 wozzablog
the writing may well already be on the chalkboard i'm afraid fellah - and, just guessing, it may be spelled correctly.
Well I think that if someone can't spell ideeohterriun then they should be exempted from getting the award.
What do you say, Charles?
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wrenchwench Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:20:32pm |
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:20:34pm |
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:20:47pm |
re: #154 jamesfirecat
I think if the girl's parent who is running for some governmental office, and from that office wants to promote the teaching of Abstinence only education, I think it's fair to ask them the question of "Do you still feel that this is such a good system when you haven't even been able to make it work within your family? "
That way you're only using the daughter as a springboard, as factual proof of the possibility of how the system they're advocating can go wrong. That would seem fair enough to me.
A question like "Where exactly would you say you or your daughter failed to bring about this particular situation" would seem to noticeably more crass, and thus probably should stay out of bounds.
So, birth control or abstinance is solely the responsibility of the female?
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albusteve Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:22:35pm |
According to the ACLU, Dakota Ridge school officials told Benson to leave. When he refused, officials had Benson handcuffed, searched and arrested for interference — a charge that carries up to six months in jail and a $750 fine.
Read more: [Link: www.denverpost.com...]
freedom of speech....plus 4 grand
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Bulldoglover100 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:22:50pm |
Beck isn't important enough and just pulls his big girl panties a little tighter when he is included. The winner will be that one whose name rhymes with Balin, which is what she is good at, Palin. No one more stupid...even Beck who can only be accused of being a true nut job while Palin is just plain stupid.
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:23:47pm |
re: #161 MandyManners
No of course not, but I sort of fail to see at the moment how that interacts with my statement.
Lets assume that refraining from sex or using birth control is 50% the responsibility of the female and 50% of the male. Is it not fair to ask why the daughter failed to look after her 50% of the issue?
In theory to have truly "safe sex" you should have both people using protection of one kind or another, but I think that's a topic for another day...
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Kewalo Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:24:24pm |
I've been following the conversation that Jamesfirecat brought up about politicians spouses and as much as I don't like it, the spouses don't have much of a right to privacy. IMO there have been far too many spouses that made money because of the politician in the family. I think that with a spouse that obviously has another occupation (like Joe Bidens wife for example) then we can check them out and turn our attention somewhere else. But if a politician has a lobbyist or something like it as a spouse then they shouldn't expect not to be checked out.
Forget the family values and follow the money.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:25:36pm |
re: #164 jamesfirecat
What about a teenage son of a candidate who got a teenage girl pregnant? Would the MFM and the moonbat blogospshere be all over him?
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JoyousMN Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:27:27pm |
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Kewalo Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:27:39pm |
re: #162 albusteve
Damn that left wing group defending that budding wingnut! //
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:27:51pm |
re: #166 Kewalo
I've been following the conversation that Jamesfirecat brought up about politicians spouses and as much as I don't like it, the spouses don't have much of a right to privacy. IMO there have been far too many spouses that made money because of the politician in the family. I think that with a spouse that obviously has another occupation (like Joe Bidens wife for example) then we can check them out and turn our attention somewhere else. But if a politician has a lobbyist or something like it as a spouse then they shouldn't expect not to be checked out.
Forget the family values and follow the money.
Bristol Palin is now a lobbyist. [Link: gawker.com...]
As far as I'm concerned, that makes her as fair game as Dick Armey.
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Racer X Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:28:24pm |
Chris Dodd is finally out. How soon can we dump Barney Frank?
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JoyousMN Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:28:36pm |
re: #168 Bulldoglover100
I like your nick. I think. hmmm...the real dogs or some sports franchise?
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:28:47pm |
Hi Jeff In Ohio!
I spoke to a pal about that hyperfocal calc for your pinhole camera. I may need to re do that at .008 rather than .001 for the CoC.
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Bulldoglover100 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:29:06pm |
Showed the real dogs for about 20 years
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reine.de.tout Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:29:58pm |
re: #174 Rightwingconspirator
Hi Jeff In Ohio!
I spoke to a pal about that hyperfocal calc for your pinhole camera. I may need to re do that at .008 rather than .001 for the CoC.
We're speaking Greek, now?
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:30:32pm |
re: #172 Racer X
Chris Dodd is finally out. How soon can we dump Barney Frank?
Chris Dodd is likely going to be succeeded by Blumenthal, which is an improvement.
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HAL2010 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:30:44pm |
Right, off for a while, might be back later tonight.
A preemptive good night to all of you!
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:30:45pm |
re: #167 MandyManners
I think it depends on the what policies the son's parent has. If they believe in full sexual education and safe sex then it isn't quite as big a story because that's a view point that acknowledges that we're human beings, we have a sex drive, and sometimes we just can't control it.
If there was a teenage son of a Abstinence only politician who got a teenage girl pregnant (and he'd either openly admitted it or it had been proven via paternity test after the kid was born) I believe it should be covered just as thoroughly as Bristol Palin's story was...
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JoyousMN Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:30:45pm |
re: #171 WindUpBird
Bristol Palin is now a lobbyist.
oh hell, this looks more like Bri$tolPac. Just one more way to ca$h in.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:30:52pm |
re: #127 Obdicut
Levi got paid for a look at his reproductive organs, as a male.
I'm so glad those kids didn't get married. She can do soooo much better.
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:31:30pm |
re: #176 reine.de.tout
Hi
Sorry just following up on a terribly technical thing for JIO. Of course when IT folks around here start talking php, now that's greek to me.
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Areozol Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:31:43pm |
Ok, so this is an Open Thread, right?
I just watched "Avatar" (like many others), but now I don't want to talk about movie itself, but abut the reaction about this in rightosphere, espetially how it is denounced as "anti-american", "anti humanity" flick (WND). Toto from PJM's didn't liked putting what he called "an immature Iraq War meme" in it.
True, Hollywood is liberal, and Cameron' movie have some pro-environmentalist and anti-exploitation message, meantime being an incredible spectacle. Is really politics a leading theme in it? Discuss.
(BTW: it's silly, but many bloggers had missed the fact, that villainous human troopers are not US Marines, but private contractors)
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Racer X Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:32:06pm |
re: #177 WindUpBird
Chris Dodd is likely going to be succeeded by Blumenthal, which is an improvement.
I can't think of anyone who would not be an improvement over Dodd.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:32:15pm |
re: #180 JoyousMN
oh hell, this looks more like Bri$tolPac. Just one more way to ca$h in.
Yeah, pretty much. They know they got a golden ticket, they're going to keep using it. And Bristol Palin is now in the arena. Welcome to the Octagon, kid!
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JoyousMN Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:32:16pm |
re: #175 Bulldoglover100
English bulldogs have been in my family to 4 generations. I love them. Best dogs in the world. (For some reason I can't convince my hus of this).
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:32:35pm |
re: #179 jamesfirecat
I think it depends on the what policies the son's parent has. If they believe in full sexual education and safe sex then it isn't quite as big a story because that's a view point that acknowledges that we're human beings, we have a sex drive, and sometimes we just can't control it.
If there was a teenage son of a Abstinence only politician who got a teenage girl pregnant (and he'd either openly admitted it or it had been proven via paternity test after the kid was born) I believe it should be covered just as thoroughly as Bristol Palin's story was...
What about the mother of the child if she did not get up on the stage?
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:32:55pm |
re: #185 Racer X
I can't think of anyone who would not be an improvement over Dodd.
Rick Santorum would not be an improvement over Dodd. :D
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:33:22pm |
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Bulldoglover100 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:33:23pm |
hard to find another breed that fits a family better when it comes to many things, We also do quite a bit of rescue so are always looking for a good home if you ever convince your hubby :)
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:33:41pm |
re: #184 Areozol
I haven't seen Avatar yet so I might be slightly Biased, but from what I've read I think trying to sell it as a left wing propaganda piece is about as much of a stretch on trying to convince people that Terminator is Cameron's way of saying that the Luddites were right....
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Wozza Matter? Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:33:58pm |
re: #189 WindUpBird
Neither would Doug Hoffman.........
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:34:03pm |
re: #184 Areozol
I'm going tonight. I am a conservative guy, and I have no worries about Avatar. I look at it like this-Sure Avatar can be seen as Dances With Wolves in a way, but I trust Mel Gibson or (fill in blank) to restore the balance of the Hollywood universe soon enough.
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Bulldoglover100 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:35:18pm |
Avatar is a good movie and the more I listen I seem to find that anything the far right deems as making people happy? Must be bad for them..... I have been a Republican for over 30 years and find myself ashamed these days.
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Racer X Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:35:22pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:35:55pm |
re: #184 Areozol
Ok, so this is an Open Thread, right?
I just watched "Avatar" (like many others), but now I don't want to talk about movie itself, but abut the reaction about this in rightosphere, espetially how it is denounced as "anti-american", "anti humanity" flick (WND). Toto from PJM's didn't liked putting what he called "an immature Iraq War meme" in it.
True, Hollywood is liberal, and Cameron' movie have some pro-environmentalist and anti-exploitation message, meantime being an incredible spectacle. Is really politics a leading theme in it? Discuss.
(BTW: it's silly, but many bloggers had missed the fact, that villainous human troopers are not US Marines, but private contractors)
Discussing the politics of Avatar seems to me to be about as fruitful as discussing the politics of World of Warcraft. These kooks always lose their marbles over incredibly popular media, like Wall-E, or Harry Potter. Pretty funny stuff!
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:36:11pm |
re: #188 MandyManners
If the mother of the child fathered by the son of someone who is running for office, (wow this is starting to sound like the start of a logic puzzle) has no comment then I think that she she should be left alone, as its too much to expect parents to control the actions of those children who their own children are dating/in love with...
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SixDegrees Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:36:12pm |
re: #184 Areozol
Ok, so this is an Open Thread, right?
I just watched "Avatar" (like many others), but now I don't want to talk about movie itself, but abut the reaction about this in rightosphere, espetially how it is denounced as "anti-american", "anti humanity" flick (WND). Toto from PJM's didn't liked putting what he called "an immature Iraq War meme" in it.
True, Hollywood is liberal, and Cameron' movie have some pro-environmentalist and anti-exploitation message, meantime being an incredible spectacle. Is really politics a leading theme in it? Discuss.
(BTW: it's silly, but many bloggers had missed the fact, that villainous human troopers are not US Marines, but private contractors)
Actually, the shallowness and stereotyping present in the film were mentioned by a reviewer for NPR. It isn't confined to the "rightosphere."
But that's what you get with Cameron - a two and a half hour film, with 5 minutes or less worth of backstory, character development and plot. Anything that gets in the way of moving the action forward gets left in the dust, painted with a brush a mile wide but only an inch deep.
It doesn't detract from the movie as far as I could tell. It's hugely entertaining and visually gorgeous. I enjoyed it.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:36:31pm |
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:37:25pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:37:50pm |
re: #145 MandyManners
Would the teenage girl he impregnated be fair game if she did not get up on the stage?
It's complicated. I would like to see a pregnant teenager, and her partner, assuming he is of reasonable age, left as much alone as possible. However, when you start to play 'Christian family values and honest rural folks', it becomes a more dicey issue. My key criticism of Palin's dealing with her daughter's pregnancy was the announcement that the kids were getting married, and the parading of Levi in front of the country.
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Areozol Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:38:41pm |
re: #194 Rightwingconspirator
I'm going tonight. I am a conservative guy, and I have no worries about Avatar.
Prepare youself for visual tour-de-force.
Good watching!
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Racer X Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:39:07pm |
re: #201 SixDegrees
Actually, the shallowness and stereotyping present in the film were mentioned by a reviewer for NPR. It isn't confined to the "rightosphere."
But that's what you get with Cameron - a two and a half hour film, with 5 minutes or less worth of backstory, character development and plot. Anything that gets in the way of moving the action forward gets left in the dust, painted with a brush a mile wide but only an inch deep.
It doesn't detract from the movie as far as I could tell. It's hugely entertaining and visually gorgeous. I enjoyed it.
One of the best reviews I've seen yet of the movie.
I agree 100%
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albusteve Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:39:08pm |
re: #198 WindUpBird
Discussing the politics of Avatar seems to me to be about as fruitful as discussing the politics of World of Warcraft. These kooks always lose their marbles over incredibly popular media, like Wall-E, or Harry Potter. Pretty funny stuff!
yeah...let's discuss Bristol Palin instead, yeah!...so what was the question again?
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:39:15pm |
re: #200 jamesfirecat
If the mother of the child fathered by the son of someone who is running for office, (wow this is starting to sound like the start of a logic puzzle) has no comment then I think that she she should be left alone, as its too much to expect parents to control the actions of those children who their own children are
dating/in lovehaving sex with...
Slight tweak 'cause you can date and be in love and not do the deed.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:39:21pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:39:35pm |
re: #171 WindUpBird
Bristol Palin is now a lobbyist. [Link: gawker.com...]
As far as I'm concerned, that makes her as fair game as Dick Armey.
She seems like a nicer person than Dick.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:39:55pm |
re: #205 SanFranciscoZionist
It's complicated. I would like to see a pregnant teenager, and her partner, assuming he is of reasonable age, left as much alone as possible. However, when you start to play 'Christian family values and honest rural folks', it becomes a more dicey issue. My key criticism of Palin's dealing with her daughter's pregnancy was the announcement that the kids were getting married, and the parading of Levi in front of the country.
Yeah, it blew up in her face.
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:40:05pm |
re: #201 SixDegrees
Somebody here contended it was heavily focus grouped. An inside guy tells me James Cameron does none of that at all. Ever. The secrecy as it was being made was well known. This movie is the script he got way back when, and all the elements people are whining about as latter day additions/changes for $$ are incorrect. So very recent politics play no part in it.
Hey Rightwingnuts-Its just a movie!
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Bulldoglover100 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:40:06pm |
Palin uses her children like most people use toilet paper....to get rid of the bad stuff they don't want anyone else to see. They are used to distract.
Her parents had to have been breeding for stupid when they had her.
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:40:45pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:40:53pm |
re: #209 albusteve
yeah...let's discuss Bristol Palin instead, yeah!...so what was the question again?
Lobbyist kid of incredibly influential Republican > Blue cat-ladies
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:40:54pm |
re: #205 SanFranciscoZionist
I don't remember where I read it but, Bristol tried to get a gag order on the court proceedings but the jugge ruled against her.
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:40:55pm |
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Bulldoglover100 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:41:45pm |
LOL Nice but regardless I am entitled to my opinion
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Surabaya Stew Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:41:46pm |
re: #184 Areozol
Ok, so this is an Open Thread, right?
I just watched "Avatar" (like many others), but now I don't want to talk about movie itself, but abut the reaction about this in rightosphere, espetially how it is denounced as "anti-american", "anti humanity" flick (WND). Toto from PJM's didn't liked putting what he called "an immature Iraq War meme" in it.
True, Hollywood is liberal, and Cameron' movie have some pro-environmentalist and anti-exploitation message, meantime being an incredible spectacle. Is really politics a leading theme in it? Discuss.
(BTW: it's silly, but many bloggers had missed the fact, that villainous human troopers are not US Marines, but private contractors)
Of course current politics is an important theme in Avatar, but so what? Many science fiction movies/television series make political points. For example, Star Trek (Original series, TNG, DS9, etc.) also had many episodes that made a political point that resonated with its intended audience. Frankly, Avatar's politics hits close to home for many people, and as long it sells tickets, that can't be an altogether bad thing.
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:41:58pm |
re: #218 MandyManners
Sarah Palin and Octomom stories are starting to conflate in my head. Oh no its OCTOPALIN!
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Vicious Babushka Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:42:12pm |
FIXED the busted template!
Who'da thunk that unchecking one little old box in Dreamweaver site settings could wreak so much havoc?
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:43:14pm |
re: #212 SanFranciscoZionist
She seems like a nicer person than Dick.
Oh, I'm sure she is! And I'm sure it's basically just a nice payday, I don't blame her. I just meant she's now in the political arena herself, as opposed to merely being a relative of a political figure.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:43:39pm |
re: #213 MandyManners
Yeah, it blew up in her face.
He should have been left home. And possibly run over with a snowmobile a couple of times.
(Does that count as advocating violence? I think if Todd was gonna do it he'd have done it by now, although I am not discounting the possibility that Tripp's third birthday party may be the breaking point.)
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Bulldoglover100 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:43:42pm |
An analogy is an analogy that pops into the head and in my opinion her usage of her children is much worse than anything I could write.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:45:10pm |
re: #223 Rightwingconspirator
Sarah Palin and Octomom stories are starting to conflate in my head. Oh no its OCTOPALIN!
Is it the state or the medical board that's all over Suleman's doctor?
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:45:42pm |
re: #227 SanFranciscoZionist
He should have been left home. And possibly run over with a snowmobile a couple of times.
(Does that count as advocating violence? I think if Todd was gonna do it he'd have done it by now, although I am not discounting the possibility that Tripp's third birthday party may be the breaking point.)
Tripp is gonna' be three already?
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:45:43pm |
re: #215 Bulldoglover100
Boy... you're working on fucking up your karma real fast... aren't you. If you possibly noticed, if you would get your head out of you ass for 3 seconds, this is not DU.
Nasty assed comment...
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SixDegrees Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:45:47pm |
re: #214 Rightwingconspirator
Somebody here contended it was heavily focus grouped. An inside guy tells me James Cameron does none of that at all. Ever. The secrecy as it was being made was well known. This movie is the script he got way back when, and all the elements people are whining about as latter day additions/changes for $$ are incorrect. So very recent politics play no part in it.
Hey Rightwingnuts-Its just a movie!
The movie it reminded me most strongly of was another Cameron effort - Aliens. It has the same non-stop pacing that leaves you physically exhausted when you leave the theatre.
Although the Pocahontas overwrite that was posted earlier today is another humorous comparison.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:46:24pm |
re: #222 Surabaya Stew
Of course current politics is an important theme in Avatar, but so what? Many science fiction movies/television series make political points. For example, Star Trek (Original series, TNG, DS9, etc.) also had many episodes that made a political point that resonated with its intended audience. Frankly, Avatar's politics hits close to home for many people, and as long it sells tickets, that can't be an altogether bad thing.
Star Trek's entire premise was a political point. We accept Chekov, Sulu and Uhura now implicitly as the BRIDGE OF THE ENTERPRISE, but at the time, it was controversial stuff. A Russian? Whut? Michelle Nichols was actually contacted by Mlk Jr. about her role on the show, when she was considering leaving.
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Bulldoglover100 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:46:27pm |
re: #231 Walter L. Newton
More so than yours? Might be debatable
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Racer X Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:46:40pm |
re: #228 Bulldoglover100
Engage your inner filter just a bit. No need to type everything that pops into your head.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:46:53pm |
re: #228 Bulldoglover100
An analogy is an analogy that pops into the head and in my opinion her usage of her children is much worse than anything I could write.
Yes, but as I just mentioned to you up thread, this is not DU or some other trash mouth blog, that was over the top.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:46:56pm |
re: #230 MandyManners
Tripp is gonna' be three already?
No, I'm just positing that date as being the point where Levi does something completely stupid, and Todd Palin demolishes him.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:47:04pm |
re: #231 Walter L. Newton
Boy... you're working on fucking up your karma real fast... aren't you. If you possibly noticed, if you would get your head out of you ass for 3 seconds, this is not DU.
Nasty assed comment...
Ya know, Cato's gonna be back soon. ;-)
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:47:05pm |
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:47:46pm |
re: #235 Bulldoglover100
More so than yours? Might be debatable
Honestly, take a little advice and tone it down.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:48:00pm |
re: #238 SanFranciscoZionist
No, I'm just positing that date as being the point where Levi does something completely stupid, and Todd Palin demolishes him.
Or, Bristol.
Isn't she trying to keep him from having the baby at his mother's house due to the woman's drug arrest?
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:48:10pm |
re: #222 Surabaya Stew
Of course current politics is an important theme in Avatar, but so what? Many science fiction movies/television series make political points. For example, Star Trek (Original series, TNG, DS9, etc.) also had many episodes that made a political point that resonated with its intended audience. Frankly, Avatar's politics hits close to home for many people, and as long it sells tickets, that can't be an altogether bad thing.
A big budget flick like this is planned and marketed with an international audience in mind. If it will draw more money by appealing to non-American audiences, then that's how they'll write it. It's the globalization of the blockbuster.
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:48:27pm |
re: #229 MandyManners
Not been watching carefully but I think the Medical Board. In fact it appears this has brought attention to the whole infertility doctor biz. Maybe it needs some more oversight.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:49:02pm |
re: #239 WindUpBird
Ya know, Cato's gonna be back soon. ;-)
I know it, and we all have found him going off the rails on some of his Palin comments. You would scream bloody murder if someone used the "you too" argument around here, same difference.
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:49:22pm |
re: #244 Rightwingconspirator
Not been watching carefully but I think the Medical Board. In fact it appears this has brought attention to the whole infertility doctor biz. Maybe it needs some more oversight.
Maybe just enforce the existing ethics?
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Areozol Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:50:56pm |
re: #208 Racer X
One of the best reviews I've seen yet of the movie.
I agree 100%
I agree. I really hated how Navis were similiar to Native Americans, and the so obvious 'Nam allegory. I wonder why they didn't played Valkiria during chopper attack - but it would be too obvious.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:51:18pm |
re: #246 Walter L. Newton
I know it, and we all have found him going off the rails on some of his Palin comments. You would scream bloody murder if someone used the "you too" argument around here, same difference.
No, that's what I meant, that it's sorta deja vu.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:51:23pm |
Hey, what about all this winter weather... never seen anything like it... huh?
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RogueOne Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:51:58pm |
The District Court in DC put out the Al-Bihani decision today.
[Link: www.courthousenews.com...]
The international laws of war do not limit the U.S. government's power to detain suspected terrorists or their supporters at Guantanamo Bay, the D.C. Circuit ruled in a decision meant to "narrow the legal uncertainty that clouds military detention."
......
His continued detention can't be justified, he said, because the United States' war with Afghanistan ended when the Taliban lost control of the Afghan government.
The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., noted that all of his arguments "rely heavily on the premise that the war powers granted by the AUMF (Authorization for Use of Military Force) and other statutes are limited by the international laws of war."
"This premise is mistaken," Judge Janice Rogers Brown wrote. "The international laws of war ... have not been implemented domestically by Congress and are therefore not a source of authority for U.S. courts." She added that the laws of war are "by nature contestable and fluid," and that the president has the power to "exceed those bounds."
.....
The court also rejected al-Bihani's claim that the government needed to prove the charges against him on "clear and convincing evidence," rather than the more lenient "preponderance of evidence" standard. The government need only satisfy the lower burden in defending "a wartime detention -- where national security interests are at their zenith and the rights of the alien petitioner at their nadir," the court ruled.
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:52:00pm |
re: #236 Racer X
Engage your inner filter just a bit. No need to type everything that pops into your head.
There isn't? I think I need to poop. Its a little breezy thru here. I want to slap that guy. What do you mean by that?
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:52:04pm |
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:52:14pm |
re: #234 WindUpBird
Startrek made their episodes by the week. Serial TV can grab right from the newspaper or online news. Avatar was a decade in the making, so these are larger broad brush elements. Of course humanity as the bad guys is epic, and has been done since way back when as the cautionary tale.
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:52:20pm |
re: #250 Walter L. Newton
Hey, what about all this winter weather... never seen anything like it... huh?
Not since last winter, at least.
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albusteve Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:52:29pm |
re: #250 Walter L. Newton
Hey, what about all this winter weather... never seen anything like it... huh?
what?...it's 53 in ABQ....globally warming along nicely
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:52:48pm |
re: #247 MandyManners
I would think so. The money involved is huge.
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:53:37pm |
re: #250 Walter L. Newton
Hey, what about all this winter weather... never seen anything like it... huh?
70 degrees with scattered clouds here.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:53:47pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:54:02pm |
re: #254 Rightwingconspirator
Startrek made their episodes by the week. Serial TV can grab right from the newspaper or online news. Avatar was a decade in the making, so these are larger broad brush elements. Of course humanity as the bad guys is epic, and has been done since way back when as the cautionary tale.
I;d like to think they'd be complaining about Planet of the Apes. 'We blew it all to hell? HOW DARE YOU!111"
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Racer X Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:54:39pm |
re: #256 albusteve
what?...it's 53 in ABQ...globally warming along nicely
Was almost 80 here in L.A. today.
Earthquake weather.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:54:55pm |
re: #250 Walter L. Newton
Hey, what about all this winter weather... never seen anything like it... huh?
Last year in Portland was insane for snow. This year has been mellow, thankfully.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:54:59pm |
re: #258 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
70 degrees with scattered clouds here.
Well, it's going down to around 0 (f) here tonight, which, on the average during the winter... well... it usually gets down to around zero...
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:55:06pm |
re: #257 Rightwingconspirator
I would think so. The money involved is huge.
Who paid for those fertility treatments?
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albusteve Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:55:22pm |
re: #261 Racer X
Was almost 80 here in L.A. today.
Earthquake weather.
something is probably on fire
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MandyManners Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:56:01pm |
Gotta' go finish dinner and reset the modem.
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:56:43pm |
re: #260 WindUpBird
Oh yeah. I admit Michael Moore can piss me off, but that is documentary, not fiction. Fiction is supposed to have all the working room to make whatever impression the writers etc decide. Funny we whine they change it for the money and we whine they change it to make political statements. Well which is it? Not a argument that cuts both ways easily.
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Kewalo Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:56:58pm |
re: #262 WindUpBird
And last year here in Seattle I was snowed in. The first time in my life and I hated every moment of it. This year is more typical...rain.+
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RogueOne Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:57:29pm |
The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., noted that all of his arguments "rely heavily on the premise that the war powers granted by the AUMF (Authorization for Use of Military Force) and other statutes are limited by the international laws of war."
"This premise is mistaken," Judge Janice Rogers Brown wrote. "The international laws of war ... have not been implemented domestically by Congress and are therefore not a source of authority for U.S. courts."
This means we can put the argument that picking people up and tossing them in gitmo is a violation of international law and therefore illegal to rest, right?
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Racer X Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:57:30pm |
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:58:31pm |
re: #260 WindUpBird
Wow can't believe you missed this piece of low hanging fruit.... doesn't Planet of the Apes preach an evolutionary message? How dare they compare us or make us think that we were once just like those those damn dirty apes!
Disclaimer: The closest I've ever come to seeing Planet of the Apes is the bit in the Simpsons with "I'll hate every ape I see, from chimpanA to chimpanzee..."
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Racer X Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:58:53pm |
re: #267 Rightwingconspirator
Oh yeah. I admit Michael Moore can piss me off, but that is documentary, not fiction. Fiction is supposed to have all the working room to make whatever impression the writers etc decide. Funny we whine they change it for the money and we whine they change it to make political statements. Well which is it? Not a argument that cuts both ways easily.
Michael Moore makes documentaries like Menudo makes Rock and Roll.
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:58:54pm |
re: #264 MandyManners
No idea. I meant in general, its expensive to go get infertility drugs etc.
Okay gotta go see that movie. Bye all.
Enjoy your dinner Mandy!
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Kragar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:59:11pm |
re: #265 albusteve
something is probably on fire
No. The annual home sacrifices are usually held from late august thru October.
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 3:59:19pm |
re: #254 Rightwingconspirator
Startrek made their episodes by the week. Serial TV can grab right from the newspaper or online news. Avatar was a decade in the making, so these are larger broad brush elements. Of course humanity as the bad guys is epic, and has been done since way back when as the cautionary tale.
Yes, and the Noble Savage stereotype is venerable, too.
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:00:16pm |
re: #259 Walter L. Newton
Wow... the weather people says this kind of winter only happens... well.. once in a decade...
Winter is short here, but much to the northern transplants' astonishment, it is winter.
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Vicious Babushka Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:01:05pm |
re: #232 SixDegrees
The movie it reminded me most strongly of was another Cameron effort - Aliens. It has the same non-stop pacing that leaves you physically exhausted when you leave the theatre.
Although the Pocahontas overwrite that was posted earlier today is another humorous comparison.
Matt and Trey nailed it: "Dances With Smurfs"
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:01:10pm |
TPM LiveWire
Steele: 'Love Beck. Love Beck. My Goodness'
RNC Chairman Michael Steele continued his media blitz / book tour today with an appearance on Brian and the Judge, a Fox News radio show, and professed his love for Fox personality Glenn Beck.
"Love Beck. Love Beck. My goodness," Steele said.
Audio at link.
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albusteve Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:01:55pm |
re: #278 Gus 802
TPM LiveWire
Steele: 'Love Beck. Love Beck. My Goodness'Audio at link.
Steele was a gonner way last year...he's irrelevant
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:02:28pm |
re: #268 Kewalo
And last year here in Seattle I was snowed in. The first time in my life and I hated every moment of it. This year is more typical...rain.+
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windsagio Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:03:04pm |
re: #277 Alouette
since you guys seem to be talking about Avatar, driveby link:
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:06:54pm |
re: #279 albusteve
Steele was a gonner way last year...he's irrelevant
I find him to be very relevant.
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:07:07pm |
re: #268 Kewalo
And last year here in Seattle I was snowed in. The first time in my life and I hated every moment of it. This year is more typical...rain.+
Well, I just filled up the pellet stove with 40 pounds of wood pellets, should warm up a bit in here soon... it's 1.2 degrees (f) outside right now, so I suspect it will actually be below zero through the night... I also have an electric heater that is practically shoved into my crouch between my legs... and the "piece de resistance" a full bed electric blanket...
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wrenchwench Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:09:20pm |
re: #278 Gus 802
TPM LiveWire
Steele: 'Love Beck. Love Beck. My Goodness'Audio at link.
Michael Steele's Plan to Avoid Having His Party Taken Over By the Tea Partiers:
Step 1: Surrender
The End.
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darthstar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:09:43pm |
re: #268 Kewalo
And last year here in Seattle I was snowed in. The first time in my life and I hated every moment of it. This year is more typical...rain.+
We fly to Seattle for Xmas and last year we had rented a Prius...big mistake. That car is freakin' worthless in the snow. As soon as the tire starts to slip, the car cuts all power to the drive train. I had to back up and get a run at even a moderate sloping hill, then hope I didn't hit anything on my way. Had a couple of scary moments that week.
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:09:53pm |
U. S. fighter jets scrambled because of unruly airline passenger. ABC & Reuters are both maxed out at the moment, so no link.
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Drool Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:10:23pm |
Orly Taitz has to be up there. She has a new theory. Some mystery ray was used to nail Rush Limbaugh. [Link: www.orlytaitzesq.com...]
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:10:46pm |
re: #278 Gus 802
Looks like the train to Crazy Town is pulling out of the station, all aboard!
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Stanghazi Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:11:11pm |
re: #259 Walter L. Newton
Wow... the weather people says this kind of winter only happens... well.. once in a decade...
Most of the weather people are the fresh out of school types, on their road to "bigger and better things" in the broadcast world. They were watching cartoons 10 years ago, so they wouldn't have remembered the weather way back then.
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:11:16pm |
re: #287 The Sanity Inspector
U. S. fighter jets scrambled because of unruly airline passenger. ABC & Reuters are both maxed out at the moment, so no link.
Here we go: [Link: abcnews.go.com...]
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:11:19pm |
Try this link for the airline situation:
[Link: www.oregonlive.com...]
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Obdicut Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:12:05pm |
re: #286 Bulldoglover100
That's not Bulldg4ever from Fark, is it?
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Obdicut Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:12:44pm |
re: #292 EmmmieG
My bet is that they were porking in the bathroom.
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:14:01pm |
re: #288 Drool
Orly Taitz has to be up there. She has a new theory. Some mystery ray was used to nail Rush Limbaugh. [Link: www.orlytaitzesq.com...]
Careful. Charles may frown on sending her link love from LGF.
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Obdicut Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:14:02pm |
re: #294 Bulldoglover100
Sorry about that-- so it is you?
If it is: This is place is not so much about trading jabs as it is about honest argument. Not everyone lives up to that all the time, but if you find yourself just trading insults, you're screwing up.
That said, moderation is a hell of a lot more fun than an unmoderated morass of nonsense. You'll like it here, just try easin' on in.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:15:03pm |
re: #295 Obdicut
My bet is that they were porking in the bathroom.
abc link has more info: He wouldn't let go of his carry-on bag and passed a disturbing note to the attendant.
/In another 24 hours, I'll make jokes about the note.
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Kewalo Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:15:40pm |
re: #280 The Sanity Inspector
Wow! Thank you, I've never heard Blind Melon before. Great harmony!
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Obdicut Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:16:49pm |
re: #298 EmmmieG
But then you've also got someone from the airline saying:
It was not a security issue
But yeah, 24 hour rule, I was just joshing.
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Kewalo Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:17:06pm |
re: #283 Walter L. Newton
Cold and wet I can handle. But last year was just a bitch. But I do hope you don't keep that weather very long.
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:18:30pm |
re: #288 Drool
You know the Heart Attack causing "Death Ray" theory makes the "Obama isn't a citizen" theory seem almost.... reasonable by comparison...
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Walter L. Newton Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:18:56pm |
re: #301 Kewalo
Cold and wet I can handle. But last year was just a bitch. But I do hope you don't keep that weather very long.
I live at 8200 feet in the Rocky Mountains. We will keep this weather until the end of April, not the bitter cold, but winter can last into the end of April.
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:19:06pm |
re: #300 Obdicut
But then you've also got someone from the airline saying:
But yeah, 24 hour rule, I was just joshing.
"It was not a security issue."
Yet they scrambled 2 F-15s.
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Kewalo Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:21:33pm |
re: #285 darthstar
Last year was just awful. My son's truck slid into a ditch, so he locked it up and walked home. Vandals broke in and took all the stereo equipment and GPS. It was just a mess. And in the meantime I was snowed in with a sick dog. The only lucky thing is I prepare for some emergencies so had plenty of food and drink.
But I do hope you enjoyed our fine city. It's possible to have a really good time here.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:24:12pm |
I had a friend once who refused to stow her carry-on because it was her diaper bag, yes she had the baby with her, and she was in the first seat in coach, so she couldn't put it in front of her. I can't remember how the situation resolved.
(Warning: Going to break the 24 hour rule)
Threatening note: "I have a cranky baby with diarrhea, and I'm not afraid to use him."
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The Sanity Inspector Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:24:48pm |
re: #304 Gus 802
"It was not a security issue."
Yet they scrambled 2 F-15s.
It's all part of the TSA's new security regs. "Sir, either store your carry-on bag in the overhead compartment, or you're going to get a Sidewinder missile in your ear."
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:25:25pm |
re: #308 The Sanity Inspector
It's all part of the TSA's new security regs. "Sir, either store your carry-on bag in the overhead compartment, or you're going to get a Sidewinder missile in your ear."
/Rimshot
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Ojoe Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:26:26pm |
re: #287 The Sanity Inspector
As the radicals have not stopped trying (i.e. we have not responded "disproportionately"), they will eventually pull off something really big, and then all bets will be off.
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Kewalo Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:26:35pm |
re: #303 Walter L. Newton
I live at 8200 feet in the Rocky Mountains. We will keep this weather until the end of April, not the bitter cold, but winter can last into the end of April.
WOW! I'm literally speechless. I have a cyber-buddy that lives outside Tahoe and she is just delighted to be out skiing. Obviously if you have chosen to live there you must like it. I, on the other hand, would be just miserable, curled into a little ball, whimpering.
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Tigger2005 Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:30:08pm |
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Ojoe Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:30:08pm |
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darthstar Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:30:39pm |
re: #306 Kewalo
We have family on Mercer Island. I always enjoy hanging out there.
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Gus Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:39:25pm |
re: #291 The Sanity Inspector
Here we go: [Link: abcnews.go.com...]
Hawaiian Airlines Flight 39 (HAL 39)
Aircraft Boeing 767-300
Origin Portland Intl (KPDX)
Destination Portland Intl (KPDX)
Route ONP HEMLO A332 HELOP A332 AUNTI R463 TOADS
Date Wednesday, Jan 06, 2010
Duration 1 hour 22 minutes
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Olsonist Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:45:40pm |
re: #312 Tigger2005
4 out of 5 evidently aren't, so there is that. That's actually an extremely good recidivism rate for criminals. It would be helpful to know why they were there to begin with and whether they were charged with anything.
| 319 |
McNug Wed, Jan 6, 2010 4:57:58pm |
Holocaust museum shooter kicks bucket in prison
I'm not sure exactly how much cheering is appropriate in a situation like this.
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jamesfirecat Wed, Jan 6, 2010 5:03:45pm |
re: #319 McNug
I think cheering would be overly tacky, lets have a minute of non silence as we simply go on about our days refusing to allow the death of such a pathetic piece of scum to affect us...
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really grumpy big dog johnson Wed, Jan 6, 2010 5:43:10pm |
The award has to be for Sarah. I swear that the more she shoots her mouth off, the more her electability rises.
I can't wait until we have the first President that gives her SOTU address in curlers, while chewing on a big gob of bubble gum...
There'll probably be a moose head in the background, right between the flags.
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Bubblehead II Wed, Jan 6, 2010 7:15:44pm |
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andres Wed, Jan 6, 2010 7:22:54pm |
Happy Three Kings Day to those who celebrate it!
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UncleSam Wed, Jan 6, 2010 8:42:30pm |
It's gotta be Glenn Beck.
He's permanently stuck on Crazy With Lots of Fake Weeping.
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Spricio Wed, Jan 6, 2010 10:25:32pm |
re: #321 really grumpy big dog johnson
Man, I seriously doubt that palin has any chance at the presidency. She is a little more savy now than she was during the last election but she is too right, too hardcore christian. She may get the Rep nod but will fail in the election.
This is my prediction
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Why Did More Than 1,000 People Die After Police Subdued Them With Force That Isn’t Meant to Kill? An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that, over a decade, more than 1,000 people died after police subdued them through physical holds, stun guns, body blows and other force not intended to be lethal. More: Why ... CheechakoKGxvi
The Pandemic Cost 7 Million Lives, but Talks to Prevent a Repeat Stall In late 2021, as the world reeled from the arrival of the highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus, representatives of almost 200 countries met - some online, some in-person in Geneva - hoping to forestall a future worldwide ... Cheechako
Texas County at Center of Border Fight Is Overwhelmed by Migrant Deaths EAGLE PASS, Tex. - The undertaker lighted a cigarette and held it between his latex-gloved fingers as he stood over the bloated body bag lying in the bed of his battered pickup truck. The woman had been fished out ... Cheechako
