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1 Buck  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:10:19pm

Funny....

2 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:11:04pm

I wouldn't trust Dale Peterson behind my back for a second.

3 darthstar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:11:49pm

That's funny. Nice .30-30 he's got, though...Two of my brothers used those for deer rifles when we were growing up. Excellent gun. In fact, five of them were used in Utah last night, though not for recreational purposes (but one did have blanks).

4 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:12:38pm

Something popped out in this ad. He said he was a Marine "during Vietnam."

Off I went searching and found this:

Dale Peterson was in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, but there's more to the story

Excerpt:

We found one more online reference to Peterson's military service, on a website for the CLI Llama Breed Association. Peterson served on the association's management team, and it includes a bio for Peterson. When we looked at the site on May 20, 2010, it read, "After high school Dale joined the Marine Corps and served two tours during the Vietnam Conflict." By the following day, the website had been changed to read simply, "After high school Dale joined the Marine Corps." (You can see the older version here; and the current one here).

We phoned Peterson to get some clarification on his military service and reached him as he was waiting in line for breakfast at Cracker Barrel. When we mentioned the ad, he shared, unsolicited, that he was wearing his cowboy hat and boots, just like in the commercial. Then we inquired about the allusion to Vietnam.

"That means exactly what it says, 'during Vietnam,' " Peterson said. "I say what I mean and I mean what I say."

Peterson said he never served in Vietnam.

So where did he serve? "From San Juan to Camp LeJeune to Parris Island."

That's San Juan, Puerto Rico; the Marine Corps base camp in LeJeune, N.C.; and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. Peterson said he was an MP (military police) in San Juan.

Richard Blumenthal ring a bell?

5 darthstar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:15:04pm

re: #4 Gus 802

Something popped out in this ad. He said he was a Marine "during Vietnam."

Off I went searching and found this:

Dale Peterson was in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, but there's more to the story

Excerpt:

Richard Blumenthal ring a bell?

He's a regular Mark Kirk... I caught that "marine during Viet Nam" as well...and figured since he didn't say "in Viet Nam" that he remained stateside. No harm in that.

6 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:15:12pm

Vote For John McMillan or I'll Keeeeel you!!

7 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:16:21pm

he's got his handy dandy little lever action carbine slung over his shoulder...just in case he flushes out a stray minority...or maybe a kid

8 Silvergirl  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:16:55pm

re: #4 Gus 802

Gus swiftboats Peterson.

9 freetoken  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:17:00pm

I thought he lost already?

10 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:17:02pm

re: #5 darthstar

He's a regular Mark Kirk... I caught that "marine during Viet Nam" as well...and figured since he didn't say "in Viet Nam" that he remained stateside. No harm in that.

Meh. He's straddling the history and emphasizing the words Marine and Vietnam. Meanwhile he was stateside in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico.

11 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:19:02pm

re: #10 Gus 802

Meh. He's straddling the history and emphasizing the words Marine and Vietnam. Meanwhile he was stateside in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico.

San Juan is stateside?....I should go there for lunch sometime

12 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:19:33pm

re: #8 Silvergirl

Gus swiftboats Peterson.

Yep, that's why I found that a PolitiFact. I'll take the credit though if you want to give it to me.

"I was in San Juan, Puerto Rico during the Vietnam War Era." - Dale Peterson.

13 freetoken  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:19:52pm

Oh, I see, it's an endorsement.

With an endorsement like that, who could lose?

14 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:20:33pm

Maybe this guy needs a show on Fox. He could be the next Joe The Plumber or Sarah Palin.

15 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:20:58pm

Now THAT is a campaign ad! Screw demon sheep...

16 Racer X  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:21:04pm

Gov. Charlie Crist checks a Florida beach for signs of oil:

Image: CristLookingForOil.jpg

17 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:22:00pm

re: #10 Gus 802

Meh. He's straddling the history and emphasizing the words Marine and Vietnam. Meanwhile he was stateside in beautiful San Juan, Puerto Rico.

You don't get to pick where you go. It's not college. I have respect for anyone legitimately in the service during that time.

18 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:24:38pm

re: #17 Aceofwhat?

You don't get to pick where you go. It's not college. I have respect for anyone legitimately in the service during that time.

Yeah, but he's selling an image based on that. That's not the real deal. He shouldn't have said Vietnam.

19 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:25:16pm

re: #17 Aceofwhat?

You don't get to pick where you go. It's not college. I have respect for anyone legitimately in the service during that time.

I have the respect but not for everyone...by a wide margin

20 freetoken  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:25:23pm

re: #16 Racer X

An image like that will probably help him, given all the under-the-table talk of him being gay.

21 Silvergirl  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:25:25pm

re: #15 Aceofwhat?

Now THAT is a campaign ad! Screw demon sheep...

It'll work as is in AL, though I would play "Get off of my cloud (lawn)" as background music in the ad.

22 Nimed  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:25:36pm

This sissy lost my vote the moment he chose to fire a warning shot.

23 Kragar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:25:57pm

/facepalm

The real question is how does Dale respond to a flaming bag left on his porch late at night?

24 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:26:26pm

re: #22 Nimed

This sissy lost my vote the moment he chose to fire a warning shot.

why didn't he just toss an M80....jerk!

25 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:27:39pm

re: #23 Kragar (proud to be kafir)

/facepalm

The real question is how does Dale respond to a flaming bag left on his porch late at night?

he responds with crew served weapons....a real hard ass

26 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:27:41pm

Evening all. Don't have sound on the PC I'm on but Peterson does indeed look nuts with this ad.

27 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:27:57pm

re: #18 Gus 802

Yeah, but he's selling an image based on that. That's not the real deal. He shouldn't have said Vietnam.

The way it is tucked in in that ad may look suspicious, but he may just be emphasizing that during a period where many objected to the war, he did what he could for the war effort.

He wouldn't get any points from me, but he would probably get quite a few from older conservatives.

28 Silvergirl  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:28:43pm

re: #26 Dark_Falcon

Evening all. Don't have sound on the PC I'm on but Peterson does indeed look nuts with this ad.

What works in Alabama may not be right for Chicago.

29 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:28:53pm

re: #16 Racer X

Gov. Charlie Crist checks a Florida beach for signs of oil:

Image: CristLookingForOil.jpg

ROFL!!

30 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:28:55pm

re: #22 Nimed

This sissy lost my vote the moment he chose to fire a warning shot.

He shoulda at least winged that criminal.

31 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:29:22pm

re: #18 Gus 802

Yeah, but he's selling an image based on that. That's not the real deal. He shouldn't have said Vietnam.

If you're in the Marines during Vietnam, you're in the Marines during Vietnam and risk being shipped over there at any point.

Politicians say enough untruths to keep us occupied - why lose sleep over truth, even if only in the literal sense?

32 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:30:03pm

re: #31 Aceofwhat?

If you're in the Marines during Vietnam, you're in the Marines during Vietnam and risk being shipped over there at any point.

Politicians say enough untruths to keep us occupied - why lose sleep over truth, even if only in the literal sense?

I'm not losing any sleep. I just read this and haven't gone to bed yet.

/

33 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:30:45pm

re: #32 Gus 802

I'm not losing any sleep. I just read this and haven't gone to bed yet.

/

well done, there...

34 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:31:05pm

re: #28 Silvergirl

What works in Alabama may not be right for Chicago.

True, but they're not having a power outage. That's why I'm not on my normal PC.

35 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:31:57pm

re: #31 Aceofwhat?

If you're in the Marines during Vietnam, you're in the Marines during Vietnam and risk being shipped over there at any point.

Politicians say enough untruths to keep us occupied - why lose sleep over truth, even if only in the literal sense?

just because...the economy is tanking btw...did you know that?

36 Silvergirl  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:32:19pm

re: #34 Dark_Falcon

True, but they're not having a power outage. That's why I'm not on my normal PC.

What are you on, the old hand crank PC? Could you churn out a quart of french vanilla on the side?

37 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:32:30pm

re: #34 Dark_Falcon

True, but they're not having a power outage. That's why I'm not on my normal PC.

You're on your abnormal one I take it.

38 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:32:40pm

re: #33 Aceofwhat?

well done, there...

Thanks. Anyway, I don't want to belabor that bit of news.

39 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:34:27pm

re: #37 b_sharp

You're on your abnormal one I take it.

Actually, the local library still has power, so I'm there right now. I checked with ComEd and I should be back home and with you there later tonight.

40 Racer X  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:34:31pm
41 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:34:39pm

re: #36 Silvergirl

What are you on, the old hand crank PC? Could you churn out a quart of french vanilla on the side?

I have fond memories of me and my gramps cranking away, chipping ice, adding rocksalt to churn out the best ice cream...a 100+ year old recipe for frozen custard

42 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:35:19pm

re: #28 Silvergirl

What works in Alabama may not be right for Chicago.

I expect that'll shift slightly when Daley gets pwned in court for trying to uphold gun bans. Looking forward to that.

I also love how being a Democrat in Chicago is only slightly removed from being a monarchist...ahhh, Chicago. I loved that city in the summer, but it's a place where democrat ≠ democracy.

Keep the faith, DF!

43 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:35:25pm

re: #39 Dark_Falcon

Actually, the local library still has power, so I'm there right now. I checked with ComEd and I should be back home and with you there later tonight.

Don't forget the ice cream.

44 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:36:38pm

re: #40 Racer X

WWJD?

Image: pshop-11.jpg

"I know it was you, Fredo Judas. You broke my heart. You broke my heart!"

45 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:36:43pm

re: #2 b_sharp

I wouldn't trust Dale Peterson behind my back for a second.

SQUEAL!

46 Silvergirl  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:37:01pm

re: #41 albusteve

I have fond memories of me and my gramps cranking away, chipping ice, adding rocksalt to churn out the best ice cream...a 100+ year old recipe for frozen custard

Mm mm mm. Frozen custard. Now there is some summer livin'.

47 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:37:21pm

re: #43 b_sharp

Don't forget the ice cream.

Thankfully, I didn't have any in the fridge. I also wasn't home when it happened so things shouldn't be too bad.

48 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:38:14pm

Some of the favorite words of the traveling saleperson? "The Bar is in the hotel."

Later.

49 Silvergirl  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:38:52pm

re: #45 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

SQUEAL!

Deliver me!

Anyway, that was Ned Beatty.

50 Racer X  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:39:33pm

New Wendy's logo:

Image: pshop-081.jpeg

51 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:39:39pm

I was listening to a Louisiana Democrat last night and he said something about being able to shoot a rifle down an aisle at any local grocery store there and not hitting anyone. Within the context of the oil spill and Barton's comment -- he's against the moratorium. Thought it was an interesting bit of "local color" with the rifle reference. I think he said rifle.

52 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:39:39pm

re: #49 Silvergirl

Deliver me!

Anyway, that was Ned Beatty.

HA! Classic, well played.

53 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:39:47pm

re: #47 Dark_Falcon

Thankfully, I didn't have any in the fridge. I also wasn't home when it happened so things shouldn't be too bad.

Did you miss this brilliant post?

54 watching you tiny alien kittens are  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:40:08pm

That is actually so absolutely "redneck" and "hillbilly" that it is seriously funny.

The problem is the thousands of rednecks and hillbillies nodding along with everything he says instead of laughing.

Damn this countries education system seriously sucks, no matter how many billions of dollars we through at it.

55 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:40:50pm

re: #50 Racer X

New Wendy's logo:

Image: pshop-081.jpeg

I think a certain Racer's speedometer is taking over a bit too much.

56 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:41:11pm

re: #50 Racer X

New Wendy's logo:

Image: pshop-081.jpeg

0_0

...I'll be in my bunk.

57 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:41:16pm

re: #54 ausador

That is actually so absolutely "redneck" and "hillbilly" that it is seriously funny.

The problem is the thousands of rednecks and hillbillies nodding along with everything he says instead of laughing.

Damn this countries education system seriously sucks, no matter how many billions of dollars we through at it.

can you blame them?

58 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:41:41pm

re: #55 Dark_Falcon

I think a certain Racer's speedometer is taking over a bit too much.

I see nothing wrong with that.

59 wee fury  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:42:04pm

re: #54 ausador

That is actually so absolutely "redneck" and "hillbilly" that it is seriously funny.

The problem is the thousands of rednecks and hillbillies nodding along with everything he says instead of laughing.

Damn this countries education system seriously sucks, no matter how many billions of dollars we through at it.

"we through at it"
Right.

60 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:44:38pm

re: #53 b_sharp

Did you miss this brilliant post?

I saw it, but I decided to answer in a different way.

61 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:44:38pm

re: #54 ausador

Damn this countries education system seriously sucks, no matter how many billions of dollars we through at it.

speaking of seriously funny...

62 Silvergirl  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:45:28pm

re: #61 Aceofwhat?

speaking of seriously funny...

Is this irony? Probably not. I can never tell.

63 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:46:37pm

re: #62 Silvergirl

Is this irony? Probably not. I can never tell.

No, for it to be irony the thing has to be unexpected. Government screwing up by the numbers is not unexpected here.

64 Silvergirl  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:47:01pm

re: #59 wee fury

"we through at it"
Right.

You missed "countries" (country's), but let's live and let live.

65 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:47:56pm

re: #61 Aceofwhat?

speaking of seriously funny...

we need to double the budget of the DofE...give them the money to work with and in ten years they will guarantee every 9th grader will be able to add 2+2

66 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:48:43pm

re: #64 Silvergirl

You missed "countries" (country's), but let's live and let live.

I agree, no need for pedantry. We all screw up on occasion.

68 watching you tiny alien kittens are  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:49:53pm

re: #59 wee fury

"we through at it"
Right.

I already admitted to quitting school at 15 and getting my G.E.D. in order to pursue a trade, so your supposed point is pretty meaningless. But I'm glad that my using "through" instead of "throw" has inspired you to feel so much better and allowed you to completely invalidate anything I said in your mind.

oh and BTW FYATHYRIO... :p

69 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:50:08pm

re: #62 Silvergirl

Is this irony? Probably not. I can never tell.

It's the best kind of irony...damn funny irony!

70 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:50:08pm

re: #65 albusteve

we need to double the budget of the DofE...give them the money to work with and in ten years they will guarantee every 9th grader will be able to add 2+2

2 + 2 = 11 right?

71 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:50:37pm

re: #70 b_sharp

2 + 2 = 11 right?

[snicker]

72 wee fury  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:51:03pm

re: #64 Silvergirl

Sorry. 'Twas meant with a twinkly wink. ;-)

73 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:51:07pm

re: #70 b_sharp

2 + 2 = 11 right?

10 you dowp

74 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:51:08pm

re: #66 b_sharp

I agree, no need for pedantry. We all screw up on occasion.

It's most delicious when lamenting the educational system, though...i admit, i'm not big enough to resist at that point.

75 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:51:44pm

For those who've never spent much time in fly-over states where fat back is used to cook beans and bait is not eaten, this is not that alarming. He's a good-old boy die-hard, almost a caricature of himself and his type.

76 Silvergirl  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:51:50pm

re: #72 wee fury

Sorry. 'Twas meant with a twinkly wink. ;-)

Knew it.

77 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:52:08pm

re: #71 Dark_Falcon

[snicker]

You geek.

78 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:52:11pm

I always thought the NRA taught children not to fire guns in the air, but maybe he isn't a member/

or maybe he is just shooting blanks?

79 wee fury  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:52:45pm

re: #68 ausador

Sorry. See my #72.

80 ratherdashing  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:53:43pm

Why does this post have a "shotgun" tag?

81 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:53:50pm

re: #75 MandyManners

For those who've never spent much time in fly-over states where fat back is used to cook beans and bait is not eaten, this is not that alarming. He's a good-old boy die-hard, almost a caricature of himself and his type.

It's sectionalism, Mandy. People from one part of the country putting down people from another part that they see as strange. IT's not a good thing, but it's been part of America since the Founding.

82 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:54:01pm

re: #74 Aceofwhat?

It's most delicious when lamenting the educational system, though...i admit, i'm not big enough to resist at that point.

Yah, there was a taste of irony there but the pedantry kind of overshadowed it.

83 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:54:03pm

re: #78 Naso Tang

I always thought the NRA taught children not to fire guns in the air, but maybe he isn't a member/

or maybe he is just shooting blanks?

I was wondering myself about that sizable blob of lead...even spent, it is very poor gunmanship

84 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:54:20pm

re: #4 Gus 802

Something popped out in this ad. He said he was a Marine "during Vietnam."

Off I went searching and found this:

Dale Peterson was in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, but there's more to the story

Excerpt:


Richard Blumenthal ring a bell?

Did Peterson make the same claim as Blumenthal, that he had served in Viet Nam? Or, did he state that he was a Marine during the war?

85 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:54:34pm

re: #75 MandyManners

For those who've never spent much time in fly-over states where fat back is used to cook beans and bait is not eaten, this is not that alarming. He's a good-old boy die-hard, almost a caricature of himself and his type.

By "almost" you must have something better in mind..

86 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:54:44pm

Gotta' sign off. My window's margins are shot all to hell.

87 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:54:54pm

re: #84 MandyManners

Did Peterson make the same claim as Blumenthal, that he had served in Viet Nam? Or, did he state that he was a Marine during the war?

Gus and I covered it, and then we put it aside.

88 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:54:59pm

re: #80 ratherdashing

Why does this post have a "shotgun" tag?

Guess Charles doesn't have a "lever-action" tag...

89 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:55:02pm

re: #80 ratherdashing

Why does this post have a "shotgun" tag?

Charles like thought he was holding one. As it turns out, he's carrying a rifle.

90 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:55:39pm

re: #86 MandyManners

Gotta' sign off. My window's margins are shot all to hell.

Something fell out of the sky?

91 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:56:58pm

re: #51 Gus 802

I was listening to a Louisiana Democrat last night and he said something about being able to shoot a rifle down an aisle at any local grocery store there and not hitting anyone. Within the context of the oil spill and Barton's comment -- he's against the moratorium. Thought it was an interesting bit of "local color" with the rifle reference. I think he said rifle.

Here's the quote: "You can go to a grocery store on Grand Isle and shot a gun down an aisle and you won't hit anybody." Rep. Charlie Melancon


CNN's Wolf Blitzer gets reaction from Louisiana Rep. Charlie Melancon to Rep. Joe Barton's 'shakedown' remark.

Starts at about 3:07.

Barton's getting a lot of heat from all sides: Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) added his name to the list of Republicans calling on Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) to step aside as ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce committee.

92 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:57:35pm

re: #89 Dark_Falcon

Charles like thought he was holding one. As it turns out, he's carrying a rifle.

it's not like he's R. Lee Emory you know

93 Charles Johnson  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:57:44pm

re: #80 ratherdashing

Another sleeper awakes.

94 ratherdashing  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:58:17pm

re: #93 Charles

"yawn"

How ya been Charles!

95 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:58:18pm

re: #91 Gus 802

Here's the quote: "You can go to a grocery store on Grand Isle and shot a gun down an aisle and you won't hit anybody." Rep. Charlie Melancon


CNN's Wolf Blitzer gets reaction from Louisiana Rep. Charlie Melancon to Rep. Joe Barton's 'shakedown' remark.

Starts at about 3:07.

Barton's getting a lot of heat from all sides: Rep. Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) added his name to the list of Republicans calling on Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) to step aside as ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce committee.

Barton is quite a fool. Even Sarah Palin knew enough to take the oil companies to task. He should be pushed aside.

96 mich-again  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:59:01pm

I wonder if Dale has a stupid sign like this one in his front yard so tourists can stop by and take a picture in front of it.. ha

97 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:59:04pm

I have to go. Back when I can be.

98 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 6:59:16pm

is this the FNDT?

99 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:01:03pm

re: #85 Naso Tang

By "almost" you must have something better in mind..

What do you mean?

100 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:01:19pm

re: #78 Naso Tang

I always thought the NRA taught children not to fire guns in the air, but maybe he isn't a member/

or maybe he is just shooting blanks?

Every 4th of July, we have at least 2 people injured or killed from falling bullets from shots in the air.

101 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:01:28pm

re: #87 Aceofwhat?

Gus and I covered it, and then we put it aside.

Upshot?

102 mich-again  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:01:36pm

re: #98 albusteve

is this the FNDT?


OK, you twisted my arm... I'll take a Budweiser.

103 Reginald Perrin  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:02:12pm

re: #93 Charles

Another sleeper awakes.

Soon to be followed by a post at the stalker blog claiming the jazz guitarist doesn't know anything about guns.
///

104 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:02:13pm

re: #101 MandyManners

Upshot?

I decided it's not that big a deal.

105 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:02:28pm

re: #102 mich-again

OK, you twisted my arm... I'll take a Budweiser.

people are so serious...dig the George

106 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:02:32pm

re: #99 MandyManners

What do you mean?

I was hoping for a better caricature than this almost one, what else?

107 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:02:41pm

re: #80 ratherdashing

Why does this post have a "shotgun" tag?

I've not seen you in a month of Sundays!

108 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:02:42pm

re: #67 Racer X

lol where do you find that stuff??

109 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:03:19pm

re: #78 Naso Tang

I always thought the NRA taught children not to fire guns in the air, but maybe he isn't a member/

or maybe he is just shooting blanks?

Yeah, that irks me. Poor example.

110 ratherdashing  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:04:22pm

re: #107 MandyManners

Mandy!!

It's been a long time. Just thought I'd drift through and see who's left.

111 CuriousLurker  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:04:48pm

Ads seem to be getting more overtly violent. They've have gone from talk of "taking back" the country, to barely disguised threats of sedition & showing images of firearms, and now to bristling aggression and actually firing a weapon in the general direction of a person.

What's next?

112 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:05:04pm

re: #100 reine.de.tout

Every 4th of July, we have at least 2 people injured or killed from falling bullets from shots in the air.

Falling bullets, or falling birds?

113 Charles Johnson  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:05:10pm

re: #110 ratherdashing

And with that, I bid you adieu.

114 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:05:26pm

re: #101 MandyManners

Upshot?

Gus is good people.

115 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:06:34pm

re: #81 Dark_Falcon

It's sectionalism, Mandy. People from one part of the country putting down people from another part that they see as strange. IT's not a good thing, but it's been part of America since the Founding.

Oh, you got that right! I'll never forget the pure, blind ignorance about the South I encountered when I moved to Seattle. Too many instances to share but, a typical one was the question of if I wore shoes when I was growing up.

116 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:06:40pm

re: #110 ratherdashing

it's all so...unoriginal...

117 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:07:04pm

re: #100 reine.de.tout

Every 4th of July, we have at least 2 people injured or killed from falling bullets from shots in the air.

Be happy it isn't a tradition during wedding parties too, mostly./

118 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:07:50pm

re: #104 Gus 802

I decided it's not that big a deal.

Because they're not the same?

119 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:08:08pm

re: #106 Naso Tang

I was hoping for a better caricature than this almost one, what else?

Beats me.

120 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:08:40pm

re: #118 MandyManners

Because they're not the same?

Remember the part where i said that we dropped it...?

121 Charles Johnson  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:09:06pm

Not gonna wait for the flounce, sorry. Seen this script too many times.

122 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:09:45pm

Gotta' chase dat dere youngun down an' make 'im use sum soap in hiz once-weakly baff.

123 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:09:50pm

George just isn't as popular around here as he used to be...that's some fine slide guitar

124 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:09:56pm

re: #115 MandyManners

Oh, you got that right! I'll never forget the pure, blind ignorance about the South I encountered when I moved to Seattle. Too many instances to share but, a typical one was the question of if I wore shoes when I was growing up.

Around these parts, where I am now in Georgia, they have a healthy attitude of humor about being the location where Deliverance was filmed. On the other hand I wouldn't want to test that humor on some people I see at Wallmart. :=)

125 Shiplord Kirel  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:10:43pm

re: #80 ratherdashing

Why does this post have a "shotgun" tag?

If you were a real defender of the Second Amendment, you would certainly recognize from the muzzle blast that the rifle is actually loaded with my new 30/30 rock-salt pellet rounds rather than with ordinary bullets. They're the latest thing for chasing off ACORN sign vandals. What? You've never heard of these rounds? LIBERAL PUSSY!

126 celticdragon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:10:50pm

re: #54 ausador

Damn this countries education system seriously sucks, no matter how many billions of dollars we through threw at it.

fixed.

127 mich-again  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:11:15pm

Anyone else see the clip of the Texas cops acting out the real life "Reno 911" scene? link

DALLAS - A Dallas police officer is on leave after firing her gun into a squad car floor when colleagues tried to drive her home from a bar where she'd drank too much while off duty.

The video is classic. Lieutenant Dangle in the front seat screaming at her over and over to put down the gun.

128 Charles Johnson  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:12:10pm

The "shotgun" tag worked beautifully.

129 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:12:56pm

re: #128 Charles

The "shotgun" tag worked beautifully.

it's fine...a small thing imo

130 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:13:29pm
131 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:13:40pm

I think the "yawn" comment said it all.

132 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:13:44pm

re: #128 Charles

The "shotgun" tag worked beautifully.

Like baiting a hook and waiting for the fish to bite.

133 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:14:02pm

re: #128 Charles

The "shotgun" tag worked beautifully.

But you do have to give him credit for paying attention...

134 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:14:03pm

re: #131 Gus 802

I think the "yawn" comment said it all.

not real smart

135 celticdragon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:14:15pm

re: #128 Charles


Heh!

136 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:14:33pm

re: #133 Naso Tang

But you do have to give him credit for paying attention...

no he doesn't

137 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:15:19pm

re: #136 albusteve

no he doesn't

Do I always have to add a smiley or sarc?? /

138 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:17:14pm

re: #137 Naso Tang

Do I always have to add a smiley or sarc?? /

don't know...what realm do you exist in?
XG670 or XG671?

139 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:18:26pm

re: #138 albusteve

don't know...what realm do you exist in?
XG670 or XG671?

Is that octal or decimal?

140 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:19:10pm

re: #130 Killgore Trout

Socialist tyrant oppresses the little people
/God bless America

The girl is obviously distressed in this photo and the FLOTUS is screaming into the other girls ear! Notice how the you boy on the left is being completely ignored!11!!!!

/

141 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:19:19pm

re: #139 Naso Tang

Is that octal or decimal?

pentonal...I like the Blues

142 celticdragon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:20:59pm

Tomorrow is a Rev War re-enactment at Lincolnton, NC for the Battle of Ramsour's Mill. Anybody in the area, come on by.

143 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:21:16pm

re: #141 albusteve

pentonal...I like the Blues

Uncle..

144 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:21:16pm
145 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:21:34pm

re: #115 MandyManners

Oh, you got that right! I'll never forget the pure, blind ignorance about the South I encountered when I moved to Seattle. Too many instances to share but, a typical one was the question of if I wore shoes when I was growing up.

Well??

For the Fashion-Divas-To-Be.
Image: article-1089621-029A4F69000005DC-58_468x625.jpg

146 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:23:07pm

re: #130 Killgore Trout

Socialist tyrant oppresses the little people
/God bless America

A well loved family :)

147 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:25:56pm

re: #130 Killgore Trout

Socialist tyrant oppresses the little people
/God bless America

Aw.
Thanks for posting those.
I don't care how much I disagree with Obama on a lot of things particularly right now this moratorium, I really have to express some admiration for anyone who loves his family so obviously as Obama loves his.

148 Achilles Tang  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:26:15pm

Got a serious hike in tick territory tomorrow morning. Gotta rest. Goodnight.

149 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:26:55pm

Tony Hayward meditating and playing bongos on the table. /

Image: 610x.jpg

Perhaps he's also trying to levitate his notes. /

150 watching you tiny alien kittens are  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:28:10pm

re: #145 marjoriemoon

What are "Shoes?"

Now Is admits to wearin boots up there in Alaska, but I had to, my toes was a gettin cold!

151 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:28:54pm

re: #149 Gus 802

Tony Hayward meditating and playing bongos on the table. /

Image: 610x.jpg

Perhaps he's also trying to levitate his notes. /

He's practicing in his head how many different ways he can say "I don't know", "I wasn't aware", and not be boring.

152 Killgore Trout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:29:08pm

re: #147 reine.de.tout

Aw.
Thanks for posting those.
I don't care how much I disagree with Obama on a lot of things particularly right now this moratorium, I really have to express some admiration for anyone who loves his family so obviously as Obama loves his.

Namaste.

153 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:33:36pm

I'm getting a real kick out of the disemvoweled bottom 10.

154 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:33:41pm

re: #148 Naso Tang

Got a serious hike in tick territory tomorrow morning. Gotta rest. Goodnight.

Take lots of pics of those ticks. I want to see how USaian ticks compare to ours.

155 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:34:38pm

re: #149 Gus 802

Tony Hayward meditating and playing bongos on the table. /

Image: 610x.jpg

Perhaps he's also trying to levitate his notes. /

Air bongos. Gotta love the beat.

156 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:34:55pm

re: #124 Naso Tang

Around these parts, where I am now in Georgia, they have a healthy attitude of humor about being the location where Deliverance was filmed. On the other hand I wouldn't want to test that humor on some people I see at Wallmart. :=)

I love going to WalMart, I'm the classiest person there.

157 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:36:17pm

re: #156 reine.de.tout

I love going to WalMart, I'm the classiest person there.

I only go to WalMart looking for ammo and seeds

158 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:39:09pm

re: #154 b_sharp

Take lots of pics of those ticks. I want to see how USaian ticks compare to ours.

They were swarming in mid-Ohio last weekend when we were on vaca. There was more than one hill that we didn't walk because the 8th tick you flick off your leg is enough...

159 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:42:32pm

re: #158 Aceofwhat?

They were swarming in mid-Ohio last weekend when we were on vaca. There was more than one hill that we didn't walk because the 8th tick you flick off your leg is enough...

I keep getting the damn things in between my toes. Those on my clothes are easy to flick off but once they get attached I have to pull them off and then take a bloody hammer to kill them.

160 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:43:16pm

Evening Honcos.

161 Charles Johnson  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:44:05pm

This just in: chix nix tix pix.

162 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:44:18pm

re: #158 Aceofwhat?

They were swarming in mid-Ohio last weekend when we were on vaca. There was more than one hill that we didn't walk because the 8th tick you flick off your leg is enough...

the usual tick you find in NM is the Santa Fe Blue...they can be quite large, up to and over 250lbs and swift, known to overtake and devour a Ford Explorer...but they are rare and tourists should in no way be alarmed or defensive at a range of over 500yds

163 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:45:07pm

re: #161 Charles

This just in: chix nix tix pix.

I just got here, so I'll ask. What?

164 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:45:25pm

re: #115 MandyManners

Oh, you got that right! I'll never forget the pure, blind ignorance about the South I encountered when I moved to Seattle. Too many instances to share but, a typical one was the question of if I wore shoes when I was growing up.

Geeze but that's nasty. I see while I was heading home (power's back, at least for now) Charles clubbed a Stalker Troll. I'm going to light the grill and get 'ratherdashing' cookin'. As always, drink orders and suggestions from the cookbook are welcome.

165 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:45:51pm

re: #159 b_sharp

I keep getting the damn things in between my toes. Those on my clothes are easy to flick off but once they get attached I have to pull them off and then take a bloody hammer to kill them.

Ow, that's a sensitive place. And yeah, they're damn near indestructible.

166 Gus  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:46:56pm

BIAW

Watch out for low flying bullets.

167 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:47:04pm

re: #164 Dark_Falcon

Geeze but that's nasty. I see while I was heading home (power's back, at least for now) Charles clubbed a Stalker Troll. I'm going to light the grill and get 'ratherdashing' cookin'. As always, drink orders and suggestions from the cookbook are welcome.

Darthstar has Rangpur Tanqueray in the freezer...i only have this Bombay so i'll have to add the lime myself, i guess.

168 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:48:05pm

re: #80 ratherdashing

When you want to ride up front in the passenger seat: you call it.

169 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:48:11pm

re: #161 Charles

This just in: chix nix tix pix.

But, but, but why?

170 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:48:12pm

re: #167 Aceofwhat?

Darthstar has Rangpur Tanqueray in the freezer...i only have this Bombay so i'll have to add the lime myself, i guess.

I think you know where I stand.

171 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:49:17pm

re: #147 reine.de.tout

I would be so up in his grill about so much... but those dang kids. They melt me. A lovely family.

172 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:49:52pm

re: #164 Dark_Falcon

Geeze but that's nasty. I see while I was heading home (power's back, at least for now) Charles clubbed a Stalker Troll. I'm going to light the grill and get 'ratherdashing' cookin'. As always, drink orders and suggestions from the cookbook are welcome.

All I can drink this late at night is a Guinness.

173 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:50:47pm

re: #162 albusteve

the usual tick you find in NM is the Santa Fe Blue...they can be quite large, up to and over 250lbs and swift, known to overtake and devour a Ford Explorer...but they are rare and tourists should in no way be alarmed or defensive at a range of over 500yds

One of the worst curses in the world is a dog with a tick infestation. I've never been so grossed out in my life.

174 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:52:37pm

re: #172 b_sharp

All I can drink this late at night is a Guinness.

Here you go. [slides glass down to b_sharp]

175 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:52:44pm

re: #173 marjoriemoon

One of the worst curses in the world is a dog with a tick infestation. I've never been so grossed out in my life.

that's why all my pets are elephants, no tick problems at all

176 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:54:11pm

re: #175 albusteve

that's why all my pets are elephants, no tick problems at all

Elephant. Heh.

177 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:54:30pm

re: #175 albusteve

that's why all my pets are elephants, no tick problems at all

elephants have very sensitive skin...

178 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:54:40pm

Folks:

RWC and Dragon_Lady have made a most generous offer.

Tomorrow, and tomorrow ONLY, the first four people who purchase an LGF cookbook can go here or here, and choose any one of those images they like and will get an 8x10 print of that image, FREE, for ordering the cookbook.

This is a most generous offer!

To preserve anonymity, RWC has set it up with the lab that prints these for you to order the print directly from them.

If you order a book tomorrow, LULU.com will send you an automatic "thank you" note.

Delete any personal information (your name, address etc), and forward that note to me by e-mail, and I will send you the ordering information. First four!

Sounds like a great deal to me!

179 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:57:52pm

Well, bless his little heart. He laid out his own jammies and took the bath WITH SOAP and then he brushed his teeth with no prompting and then he turned down his own bedcovers and he went to sleep.

180 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:58:01pm

re: #173 marjoriemoon

One of the worst curses in the world is a dog with a tick infestation. I've never been so grossed out in my life.

What is worse than picking them off a long haired dog is finding grape sized, blood engorged ticks that were missed during the initial pick off, on the carpet.

181 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:59:10pm

re: #174 Dark_Falcon

Here you go. [slides glass down to b_sharp]

Danke.

I like my trolls medium rare by the way. Seared on the outside and bloody on the inside.

182 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 7:59:54pm

I lived in Denver back in the seventies during the tic from hell outbreak occurred...at and above a certain altitude (they said) the tic a tac was so bad that all us flatlanders were afraid to go into the mountains...they said these fuckers would sit on a twig for 50 years and then come to life and drop onto you when you passed underneath, the feared Rocky mountain Ticasaurus would eat its way into your body and kill you somehow...talk about patient...it was a legit scare all summer one year...I'm still scared to death of them

183 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:00:38pm

re: #179 MandyManners

Well, bless his little heart. He laid out his own jammies and took the bath WITH SOAP and then he brushed his teeth with no prompting and then he turned down his own bedcovers and he went to sleep.

Glad your son did that. i'm happy he's making your life easier. You deserve it.

184 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:01:09pm

re: #177 Aceofwhat?

elephants have very sensitive skin...

my laundry girls from Ceylon, or wherever, taught me that very fact

185 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:01:53pm

re: #181 b_sharp

Danke.

I like my trolls medium rare by the way. Seared on the outside and bloody on the inside.

Really, it's the only civilized way to eat troll, or red meat. I don't get "well done" folks. If i wanted to gnaw on a tasteless, dry hunk of food, i'd have tofu!

186 Political Atheist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:02:08pm

re: #178 reine.de.tout
Thanks Reine!
And of course our lab uses only archival acid free paper, so the prints will last like the cookbook. We have so much fun here, and have met so many cool folks, well it's our pleasure.

187 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:03:07pm

re: #181 b_sharp

Danke.

I like my trolls medium rare by the way. Seared on the outside and bloody on the inside.

Trolls need to be grilled medium to kill the deadly bacteria within them. Eating troll rare can cause Flouncing Fever. First you start to see Sarah Palin as a good Presidential Candidate and in the final stages of the illness you think that Glenn Beck makes sense.

188 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:03:24pm

re: #185 Aceofwhat?

Really, it's the only civilized way to eat troll, or red meat. I don't get "well done" folks. If i wanted to gnaw on a tasteless, dry hunk of food, i'd have tofu!

People who eat well done meat should get beatings. I even eat my pork chops medium.

189 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:03:28pm

re: #183 Dark_Falcon

Glad your son did that. i'm happy he's making your life easier. You deserve it.

Thanks but, it's not about me and my life. It's about him, about raising him to be a responsible American.

190 Political Atheist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:03:33pm

re: #185 Aceofwhat?

If it ain't bleeding it ain't worth eating!

191 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:03:43pm

re: #187 Dark_Falcon

Trolls need to be grilled medium to kill the deadly bacteria within them. Eating troll rare can cause Flouncing Fever. First you start to see Sarah Palin as a good Presidential Candidate and in the final stages of the illness you think that Glenn Beck makes sense.

Truly a fate worse than death.

192 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:04:05pm

re: #185 Aceofwhat?

Really, it's the only civilized way to eat troll, or red meat. I don't get "well done" folks. If i wanted to gnaw on a tasteless, dry hunk of food, i'd have tofu!

I want my meat burned.

193 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:04:13pm

re: #185 Aceofwhat?

Really, it's the only civilized way to eat troll, or red meat. I don't get "well done" folks. If i wanted to gnaw on a tasteless, dry hunk of food, i'd have tofu!

I love well done steak, with A1 preferably.

194 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:04:30pm

re: #189 MandyManners

Thanks but, it's not about me and my life. It's about him, about raising him to be a responsible American.

True that.

195 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:05:00pm

re: #186 Rightwingconspirator

Thanks Reine!
And of course our lab uses only archival acid free paper, so the prints will last like the cookbook. We have so much fun here, and have met so many cool folks, well it's our pleasure.

{RWC}
and
{Dragon Lady}

196 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:05:10pm

re: #180 b_sharp

What is worse than picking them off a long haired dog is finding grape sized, blood engorged ticks that were missed during the initial pick off, on the carpet.

Ugh... it's a hideous thing. We had a neighbor who brought home a stray and didn't bother getting it dipped beforehand. The dog was loaded and infected all the rest of us. Bad, bad neighbor.

197 Political Atheist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:05:15pm

re: #187 Dark_Falcon

We are immune to those wimpy troll bacterial bugs.
They got nothin'.

198 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:05:20pm

I just don't know you people.
/

199 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:05:21pm

re: #188 Cannadian Club Akbar

People who eat well done meat should get beatings. I even eat my pork chops medium.

I'll eat medium. Anything less done than that might as well still be mooing/oinking/clucking.

200 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:05:29pm

re: #193 Dark_Falcon

I love well done steak, with A1 preferably.


good grief...you want red or green with that?

201 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:05:41pm

re: #187 Dark_Falcon

Trolls need to be grilled medium to kill the deadly bacteria within them. Eating troll rare can cause Flouncing Fever. First you start to see Sarah Palin as a good Presidential Candidate and in the final stages of the illness you think that Glenn Beck makes sense.

That sounds worse than a bad mushroom.

Oh hell, let's live dangerously. (I'm hoping picturing Palin and Beck naked together will help stave off the fever)

202 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:05:44pm

re: #198 Cannadian Club Akbar

I just don't know you people.
/

"What do you mean 'you people'"?

/

203 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:06:24pm

re: #202 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

"What do you mean 'you people'"?

/

They know who they are.
/

204 Political Atheist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:06:53pm

re: #201 b_sharp

That sounds worse than a bad mushroom.

Oh hell, let's live dangerously. (I'm hoping picturing Palin and Beck naked together will help stave off the fever)

Brain bleach. Stat!

205 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:07:03pm

re: #188 Cannadian Club Akbar

People who eat well done meat should get beatings. I even eat my pork chops medium.

Can't do that here, the wife is afraid of parasites in the pork. The fact we never hear of instances of the happening makes no difference.

206 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:07:04pm

re: #194 Dark_Falcon

True that.

But, every now and then, I get the urge to hop into my car and just drive.

207 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:08:11pm

re: #205 b_sharp

Can't do that here, the wife is afraid of parasites in the pork. The fact we never hear of instances of the happening makes no difference.

Can you tell her this isn't the 1940's?

208 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:08:11pm

re: #193 Dark_Falcon

I love well done steak, with A1 preferably.

If you leave it slightly juicy you don't need to add any other sauce.

209 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:08:18pm

Porterhouse steak.

210 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:08:55pm

re: #206 MandyManners

But, every now and then, I get the urge to hop into my car and just drive.

Whatever happened to the concept of the "Sunday drive"? I know I'm a young'in, but still, where did the concept of just driving for pleasure go?

211 CuriousLurker  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:09:46pm

re: #192 reine.de.tout

I want my meat burned.

Amen to that. Mine needs to be gray all the way through.

212 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:09:46pm

re: #210 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Whatever happened to the concept of the "Sunday drive"? I know I'm a young'in, but still, where did the concept of just driving for pleasure go?

Oh, I don't mean that. I mean, "drive".

213 freetoken  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:09:57pm

re: #187 Dark_Falcon

Eating troll rare can cause Flouncing Fever.

What ?! No Troll Sashimi?

214 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:10:08pm

re: #210 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Whatever happened to the concept of the "Sunday drive"? I know I'm a young'in, but still, where did the concept of just driving for pleasure go?

IMy family did that when I was young. With a cooler full of sasperilla.

215 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:10:27pm

filet, or burger is the only way to eat beef

216 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:11:07pm

re: #215 albusteve

filet, or burger is the only way to eat beef

You haven't had my pot roast...

217 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:11:08pm

re: #192 reine.de.tout

re: #193 Dark_Falcon

Sigh.

I will pray for both of you.

218 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:11:15pm

re: #213 freetoken

What ?! No Troll Sashimi?

*Turns green, runs into the bathroom, retching sounds heard*

219 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:11:21pm

re: #207 Cannadian Club Akbar

Can you tell her this isn't the 1940's?

I tried. But she is a woman, so she's always right.

220 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:11:56pm

re: #219 b_sharp

I tried. But she is a woman, so she's always right.

That does make is easier.

221 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:12:01pm

re: #216 Cannadian Club Akbar

You haven't had my pot roast...

thank god for that

222 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:12:07pm

re: #210 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Whatever happened to the concept of the "Sunday drive"? I know I'm a young'in, but still, where did the concept of just driving for pleasure go?

$4.00 a gallon fuel.

223 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:12:33pm

re: #208 b_sharp

If you leave it slightly juicy you don't need to add any other sauce.

Here in Chicagoland, we have a good number of excellent steakhouses. Gibson's of Rosemont (and opening soon in Oakbrook) can make a steak well done while not burning it and leaving the inside still slightly tender. Great place.

224 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:13:01pm

re: #222 b_sharp

$4.00 a gallon fuel.

Well, I was thinking that, on top of road rage. I don't think I can make it a block without running into a minimum of one moron on the road.

225 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:13:41pm

re: #205 b_sharp

Can't do that here, the wife is afraid of parasites in the pork. The fact we never hear of instances of the happening makes no difference.

I used to work with a Muslim guy. Nice guy for the most part, but he used to pus this meme around. I guess it made him feel better about not eating pork? I dunno.

226 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:14:07pm

re: #224 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Well, I was thinking that, on top of road rage. I don't think I can make it a block without running into a minimum of one moron on the road.

A moron drives slower than you. An idiot drives faster.
-George Carlin

227 Donna Ballard  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:14:18pm

Hi Folks, Happy Friday Night to you All! BTW the pics posted to my page were shot today and RWC kindly put them up for me. Got up at the crack of dawn (5:00 am) and peeled my eyes open for this shoot, we only go out to the seekrit factory two or three times a year but its worth it! I got pics of casting white gold, sterling silver and of course those lovely Agapanthus flowers.

228 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:14:29pm

re: #211 CuriousLurker

Amen to that. Mine needs to be gray all the way through.

Not you too! Oh, the humanity...

229 watching you tiny alien kittens are  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:15:01pm

Why?

800+ Rabbi's condemn the repeal of "don't ask don't tell."

"Decent Bible-believing family people have been increasingly outraged by the cravenness of many politicians in their mad dash to turn timeless values on their heads, by advancing homosexual adoption, domestic partnerships, civil unions, 'marriage' and 'Heather Has Two Mommies,'" he wrote.

"The next slice of the salami - the koshering of volitional homosexual activity, along with all aspects of the homosexual culture, throughout the U.S. military - constitutes a rebellion against G-d and demoralizes both military and civilian society," he added. "We condemn the inherent antipathy, intolerance and even belligerence toward the essential religious liberties of Bible adherents."

So to paraphrase you are saying that our attempts to limit your ability to dehumanise and discriminate against other human beings and to treat them as subhuman and second class citizens is infringing upon your religious rights?

Since when did your right to practice your own religion include the right to treat other humans like shit in order to do so?

Sorry guys, maybe you need to take up this case in Iran or something, they would probably rule for you, well if it wasn't for the fact that you are Jewish that is... :p

230 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:15:05pm

re: #221 albusteve

thank god for that

You'd love my mother's pot roast. She's so good at it that when she had a new gravy for it, I went to my parent's house straight from work. Worth every bit of time and money to get there. My mom's a great cook.

231 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:15:25pm

re: #225 JasonA

I used to work with a Muslim guy. Nice guy for the most part, but he used to pus this meme around. I guess it made him feel better about not eating pork? I dunno.

Well, Mo stole the prohibition against pork from Judaism. Pork is forbidden.

232 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:15:49pm

re: #226 Cannadian Club Akbar

A moron drives slower than you. An idiot drives faster.
-George Carlin

A guy driving faster than me, I call a "rabbit," aka cop bait.

233 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:16:00pm

re: #228 Aceofwhat?

Not you too! Oh, the humanity...

why eat it then?....ruin it ten eat it
weird

234 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:16:07pm

re: #229 ausador

Why?

800+ Rabbi's condemn the repeal of "don't ask don't tell."

So to paraphrase you are saying that our attempts to limit your ability to dehumanise and discriminate against other human beings and to treat them as subhuman and second class citizens is infringing upon your religious rights?

Since when did your right to practice your own religion include the right to treat other humans like shit in order to do so?

Sorry guys, maybe you need to take up this case in Iran or something, they would probably rule for you, well if it wasn't for the fact that you are Jewish that is... :p

Does this make Israel a rogue state?

235 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:17:26pm

re: #225 JasonA

I used to work with a Muslim guy. Nice guy for the most part, but he used to pus this meme around. I guess it made him feel better about not eating pork? I dunno.

Um... you should never eat undercooked pork. You shouldn't eat undercooked chicken for that matter either. Hell, these days you can get ecoli from lettuce.

236 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:17:43pm

re: #223 Dark_Falcon

Here in Chicagoland, we have a good number of excellent steakhouses. Gibson's of Rosemont (and opening soon in Oakbrook) can make a steak well done while not burning it and leaving the inside still slightly tender. Great place.

Cooking steak is easy. Cooking it well is an art. I can't do that, but my son can.

237 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:18:33pm

re: #235 marjoriemoon

Um... you should never eat undercooked pork. You shouldn't eat undercooked chicken for that matter either. Hell, these days you can get ecoli from lettuce.

You can get ecoli in a water park.

238 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:18:40pm

re: #225 JasonA

I used to work with a Muslim guy. Nice guy for the most part, but he used to pus this meme around. I guess it made him feel better about not eating pork? I dunno.

I had to have worked for one of the most lax Muslims ever when I was working at Quiznos. Prayed once a day, drank, and ate pork. Blew my mind, but then we got to talking religion and I realized that he truly is what I thought a myth: a moderate Muslim.

239 watching you tiny alien kittens are  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:18:42pm

re: #234 JasonA

What do American Rabbi's campaigning against the repeal of "Don't ask Don't tell" have to do with the state of Israel? or can't you read?

240 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:18:43pm

re: #235 marjoriemoon

Um... you should never eat undercooked pork. You shouldn't eat undercooked chicken for that matter either. Hell, these days you can get ecoli from lettuce.

Yeah, but that's not the same as saying you should avoid it altogether.

241 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:19:16pm

re: #223 Dark_Falcon

I will second that.

242 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:19:16pm

re: #233 albusteve

why eat it then?...ruin it ten eat it
weird

Actually, I don't eat beef very often, never much liked it.
About twice a year I get a hankering for a good (burned) hamburger.
Otherwise - I have chicken or fish, pork on occasion.

243 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:19:27pm

re: #239 ausador

What do American Rabbi's campaigning against the repeal of "Don't ask Don't tell" have to do with the state of Israel? or can't you read?

Because Israel allows gays in the military.

244 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:19:32pm

Yeehaa! Now that's an add.

245 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:19:40pm

re: #236 b_sharp

Cooking steak is easy. Cooking it well is an art. I can't do that, but my son can.

gosh!...I'm an artist!

246 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:19:41pm

re: #230 Dark_Falcon

You'd love my mother's pot roast. She's so good at it that when she had a new gravy for it, I went to my parent's house straight from work. Worth every bit of time and money to get there. My mom's a great cook.

Even pot roast has to be bright pink in the middle.

247 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:20:03pm

re: #231 MandyManners

Well, Mo stole the prohibition against pork from Judaism. Pork is forbidden.

Actually, Mo stole a lot from Judaism and Christianity and the pagan religions around him.

How many names of god in his region and how many names of Allah that he invented.

248 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:21:09pm

re: #232 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

A guy driving faster than me, I call a "rabbit," aka cop bait.

Its the reverse of being chased by a bear. As long as someone is going faster than you the cops will go after him.

Makes sense to me.

249 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:21:22pm

re: #234 JasonA

Does this make Israel a rogue state?

Did you even read that link?

250 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:21:36pm

re: #235 marjoriemoon

Um... you should never eat undercooked pork. You shouldn't eat undercooked chicken for that matter either. Hell, these days you can get ecoli from lettuce.

Trichinosis is almost unheard of in the US anymore, especially in pork loins cooked to medium.

251 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:22:01pm

re: #250 Aceofwhat?

Trichinosis is almost unheard of in the US anymore, especially in pork loins cooked to medium.

Thank you.

252 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:22:09pm

re: #246 b_sharp

Even pot roast has to be bright pink in the middle.

you want pink?

253 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:22:17pm

re: #238 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

I had to have worked for one of the most lax Muslims ever when I was working at Quiznos. Prayed once a day, drank, and ate pork. Blew my mind, but then we got to talking religion and I realized that he truly is what I thought a myth: a moderate Muslim.

Moderate or apostate?

254 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:22:22pm

re: #250 Aceofwhat?

Trichinosis is almost unheard of in the US anymore, especially in pork loins cooked to medium.

It's that "almost" part that bothers me.

If it can happen, it will happen to me.

255 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:22:25pm

re: #234 JasonA

Does this make Israel a rogue state?

I think this is about the religious aspects, not the political.

256 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:23:42pm

re: #249 MandyManners

Did you even read that link?

Yep. Just wondering what these Rabbis must think of Israel, which allows gay to serve openly.

257 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:23:43pm

re: #255 b_sharp

I think this is about the religious aspects, not the political.

Did you read the link?

258 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:24:33pm

re: #238 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

I had to have worked for one of the most lax Muslims ever when I was working at Quiznos. Prayed once a day, drank, and ate pork. Blew my mind, but then we got to talking religion and I realized that he truly is what I thought a myth: a moderate Muslim.

No myth.
I have a cousin who married a Muslim man and converted.
And I know neither of 'em is out to kill the rest of the family.
They have Christmas and Easter dinner with the family during those holidays.
I don't think this is unusual.

259 Mad Al-Jaffee  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:24:44pm

Hey Honcos, kind of a drive-by post here. Tomorrow I have a party gig where I'll be playing with a former member of The Nighthawks.

Should be a good one!

260 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:25:21pm

re: #256 JasonA

Yep. Just wondering what these Rabbis must think of Israel, which allows gay to serve openly.

Oh, nonsense.

261 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:25:48pm

re: #255 b_sharp

I think this is about the religious aspects, not the political.

I thought Jason was commenting on the cognitive dissonance of rabbinical railing against the repeal DADT while Israel already allows homosexuals to serve openly...

262 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:25:52pm

re: #259 Mad Al-Jaffee

Hey Honcos, kind of a drive-by post here. Tomorrow I have a party gig where I'll be playing with a former member of The Nighthawks.

Should be a good one!

ROCK DA HOUSE!!!!

263 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:26:41pm

re: #241 Mr. Hammer

I will second that.

Are you from around the Chicago area?

264 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:26:50pm

re: #234 JasonA

Does this make Israel a rogue state?

What? Really? Do you even know the definition of that phrase?

265 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:27:01pm

re: #229 ausador

Why?

800+ Rabbi's condemn the repeal of "don't ask don't tell."

So to paraphrase you are saying that our attempts to limit your ability to dehumanise and discriminate against other human beings and to treat them as subhuman and second class citizens is infringing upon your religious rights?

Since when did your right to practice your own religion include the right to treat other humans like shit in order to do so?

Sorry guys, maybe you need to take up this case in Iran or something, they would probably rule for you, well if it wasn't for the fact that you are Jewish that is... :p

Why make reference to Iran?

266 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:27:07pm

re: #261 Aceofwhat?

I thought Jason was commenting on the cognitive dissonance of rabbinical railing against the repeal DADT while Israel already allows homosexuals to serve openly...

I thought I was, too. I must not have read the link...

267 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:27:08pm

re: #254 reine.de.tout

It's that "almost" part that bothers me.

If it can happen, it will happen to me.

It's almost unheard of to be eaten by a bear, too...don't eat dry pork!

268 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:27:26pm

re: #229 ausador

Why?

800+ Rabbi's condemn the repeal of "don't ask don't tell."

So to paraphrase you are saying that our attempts to limit your ability to dehumanise and discriminate against other human beings and to treat them as subhuman and second class citizens is infringing upon your religious rights?

Since when did your right to practice your own religion include the right to treat other humans like shit in order to do so?

Sorry guys, maybe you need to take up this case in Iran or something, they would probably rule for you, well if it wasn't for the fact that you are Jewish that is... :p

Well firstly, that article comes from WorldNetDaily. Secondly, I found that Rabbi's website, which I won't post, but suffice to say, every article is about the "homosexual agenda".

Religious Jews do not accept a homosexual orientation, that's true, but I find it pretty unusual to make it such a singular platform like this fellow does.

269 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:27:35pm

Well, g'night folks.
Y'all think about that offer from RWC and Dragon Lady.

270 albusteve  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:27:43pm

re: #259 Mad Al-Jaffee

Hey Honcos, kind of a drive-by post here. Tomorrow I have a party gig where I'll be playing with a former member of The Nighthawks.

Should be a good one!

that's a pretty big deal bro...get some!

271 Political Atheist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:27:47pm

re: #259 Mad Al-Jaffee

That's just too cool. Have fun.

272 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:28:17pm

re: #265 Bagua

Why make reference to Iran?

Why not?!

273 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:28:23pm

re: #263 Dark_Falcon

Yep. Born and raised here.

274 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:28:42pm

re: #265 Bagua

Why make reference to Iran?

No gays there. Didn't you hear/

275 reine.de.tout  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:28:45pm

re: #267 Aceofwhat?

It's almost unheard of to be eaten by a bear, too...don't eat dry pork!

I actually cook it in a cooking bag; and so it gets cooked all the way through, but is not dry.

276 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:28:49pm

re: #264 MandyManners

What? Really? Do you even know the definition of that phrase?

I thought it made sense in the context of the article. Which I read.

More than 800 Orthodox rabbis from across the U.S. and Canada are speaking out against an amendment to repeal the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, saying it constitutes a rebellion against God.

When I saw the reference to Wicca I thought I might have been suckered in by some snark, but then I remembered it was WND...

277 Political Atheist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:28:56pm

re: #269 reine.de.tout

Sleep well.

278 Donna Ballard  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:28:56pm

re: #242 reine.de.tout

Actually, I don't eat beef very often, never much liked it.
About twice a year I get a hankering for a good (burned) hamburger.
Otherwise - I have chicken or fish, pork on occasion.

Hi Reine! I stopped eating red meat for 4 years when my stomach started rebelling after eating it, I asked my doctor why and he said (I don't know if its true or not but the doc said it) that my system was becoming sensitive to the antibiotics and hormones they feed and inject the animals with. I only started eating red meat again when I found it without all the additives.

279 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:29:42pm

re: #253 MandyManners

Moderate or apostate?

I'm honestly going with moderate, because he liked to tell me during our discussions that so long as you believe in something, it doesn't matter how you go about showing that belief. He still prayed, he still believed totally in Allah, but he wanted to enjoy life at the same time.

280 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:30:12pm

Hey kids. Moved upstairs from the Sikh thread as it died out. By the way, I liked your comments Ace. It's refreshing to see a discussion of faith/religion issues done civilly.

281 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:30:17pm

re: #240 JasonA

Yeah, but that's not the same as saying you should avoid it altogether.

I have a co-worker friend who is so allergic to seafood, one day someone was heating up a pasta dish in the lunch room that had a lobster sauce and right before my very eyes, I watched her break out in a rash.

There's reasons for these laws and the best way is to avoid them. I, OTHO, eat shellfish modestly and pork rarely, but I do eat both.

282 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:30:30pm

re: #279 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

I'm honestly going with moderate, because he liked to tell me during our discussions that so long as you believe in something, it doesn't matter how you go about showing that belief. He still prayed, he still believed totally in Allah, but he wanted to enjoy life at the same time.

And bacon. Mmmm bacon...

283 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:30:30pm

Gotta' go kiss a man-child on the cheek.

284 Mad Al-Jaffee  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:30:31pm

Thanks, lizards. It's a pool party, hosted by a Vietnam vet who is celebrating his birthday. I have to remember to not get into the pool until we're done playing. Can't blow the harp underwater.

285 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:30:42pm

re: #238 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

I had to have worked for one of the most lax Muslims ever when I was working at Quiznos. Prayed once a day, drank, and ate pork. Blew my mind, but then we got to talking religion and I realized that he truly is what I thought a myth: a moderate Muslim.

Heh, there are plenty of secular Muslims in the US, and Europe. They'd think your friend was traditional for praying once a day.

286 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:31:06pm

re: #275 reine.de.tout

I actually cook it in a cooking bag; and so it gets cooked all the way through, but is not dry.

Just kiddin'.

Have a good night-

287 Walter L. Newton  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:31:10pm

re: #277 Rightwingconspirator

Sleep well.

Did you get anything in the mail today?

288 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:31:27pm

re: #252 albusteve

you want pink?

[Video]

Thank you sir.

289 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:31:30pm

re: #273 Mr. Hammer

Yep. Born and raised here.

Very cool. So am I. I now live in the suburbs, but I was born and raised in the city itself.

290 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:32:17pm

re: #283 MandyManners

Cheeky!

291 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:32:25pm

re: #280 Irenicum

Hey kids. Moved upstairs from the Sikh thread as it died out. By the way, I liked your comments Ace. It's refreshing to see a discussion of faith/religion issues done civilly.

Thanks. I love talking about it, but it's no fun when people get huffy.

292 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:32:49pm

re: #282 JasonA

And bacon. Mmmm bacon...

Bacon is good, but the local farmer's market makes this peppery sausage that is to die for. Cook it up, chop it, mix it into some pepper gravy, and put it over biscuits. Sounds like a slice of heaven to me.

293 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:32:59pm

re: #289 Dark_Falcon

Me too B&R in Rogers Park. Cubs Fan too unfortunately. Can't help it, it's in my DNA.

294 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:34:25pm

re: #250 Aceofwhat?

Trichinosis is almost unheard of in the US anymore, especially in pork loins cooked to medium.

I don't know "unheard of", but yea, today's pork isn't your mother's pork. But I still wouldn't take any chances. I guess I'm not a gamblin kinda gal.

295 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:34:43pm

re: #257 MandyManners

Did you read the link?

Yup. It was about a bunch of people disagreeing with the repeal of DADT based on their religious beliefs.

296 Cannadian Club Akbar  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:34:56pm

I'm out for the night. Weet dreams, kiddies.

297 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:35:16pm

re: #291 Aceofwhat?

Same here. I love the topic, but have to be very careful about who I engage the issue with. I have friends running the gamut from fundamentalist Christian to hard core atheist. Hell, I have that in my own family! Maybe that's why I've learned to speak and listen across the spectrum.

298 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:35:29pm

re: #292 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Bacon is good, but the local farmer's market makes this peppery sausage that is to die for. Cook it up, chop it, mix it into some pepper gravy, and put it over biscuits. Sounds like a slice of heaven to me.

Hell yeah. A good, homemade sausage gravy with biscuits is a fantastic way to overindulge for a day.

299 Donna Ballard  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:35:38pm

re: #287 Walter L. Newton

Did you get anything in the mail today?

Yes! We certainly did! Thank you so much, their both beautiful and I will enjoy making a pendants out of them. I just finished a couple of wire wrap necklaces from freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals so I can turn my attention to the two lovely stones you sent us.

300 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:35:56pm

re: #293 Mr. Hammer

Me too B&R in Rogers Park. Cubs Fan too unfortunately. Can't help it, it's in my DNA.

Ditto about the Cubs. Rooting for the Cubs and getting your heart broken is part of growing up on the North Side.

301 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:37:10pm

re: #292 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Bacon is good, but the local farmer's market makes this peppery sausage that is to die for. Cook it up, chop it, mix it into some pepper gravy, and put it over biscuits. Sounds like a slice of heaven to me.

Oh I remember the few days I spent visiting Germany. The knackwurst, the bratwurst, the weisswurst... oh how I loved you, München...

302 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:37:44pm

re: #301 JasonA

So you're saying you had the wurst time of your life?

303 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:38:26pm

re: #272 MandyManners

Why not?!

What's the meaning of "Sorry guys, maybe you need to take up this case in Iran or something, they would probably rule for you, well if it wasn't for the fact that you are Jewish that is... :p"

There are other states that don't allow gays in the military, in fact that has been the case in the US. Iran alternatively hangs them in the street and is talking about wiping Israel out and arming two proxy wars attacking Israel.

304 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:38:35pm

re: #256 JasonA

Yep. Just wondering what these Rabbis must think of Israel, which allows gay to serve openly.

That was my thought. Forget that, they have Gay Pride Parades.

Most religious Jews aren't obsessively focused on homosexuality like this guy, Levin. He also blames Haiti and 9/11 on homosexuality...

(He's a nut.)

305 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:38:35pm

re: #300 Dark_Falcon

Some of my earliest memories are from Wrigley Field. 5 or 6 years old. Too short to see over people's heads when Ernie or Billy hit one out...

Lane Tech too...

306 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:38:36pm

re: #302 Irenicum

So you're saying you had the wurst time of your life?

I'm surprised I remember after all the great beer.

307 Political Atheist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:38:44pm

re: #287 Walter L. Newton

HI
Yes we did. I love the opal, I think I'll experiment a bit with it in the studio, with the new 18-200mm lens.

Thank you very much! Very kind of you to send them.

308 Donna Ballard  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:38:52pm

Well folks I'm tired and I'm makin boo boos on my spellin, so I'm gonna hit the sack. Have a nice evening and Keep Laughing!

309 Mad Al-Jaffee  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:39:46pm

re: #302 Irenicum

So you're saying you had the wurst time of your life?

Don't be a brat.

310 Walter L. Newton  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:39:53pm

re: #299 Dragon_Lady

Yes! We certainly did! Thank you so much, their both beautiful and I will enjoy making a pendants out of them. I just finished a couple of wire wrap necklaces from freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals so I can turn my attention to the two lovely stones you sent us.

I want to see a link to pictures when you are done. And I'm not trying to fan my feathers, but just a piece of honest advice... if you make something out of them to sell, or if you ever think of selling the piece of Andamooka Opal... don't let it go cheap... go look on Ebay... do a search "andamooka matrix opal" and you'll see that they are starting to pop a good penny for a single worked piece.

I purchased a 2 pound flat of that stuff about 10 year ago when it was about 25 dollars a pound... can't touch it for anything near that now...

311 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:39:54pm

re: #185 Aceofwhat?

Really, it's the only civilized way to eat troll, or red meat. I don't get "well done" folks. If i wanted to gnaw on a tasteless, dry hunk of food, i'd have tofu!

You've never had good tofu, apparently.

312 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:39:55pm

re: #304 marjoriemoon

That was my thought. Forget that, they have Gay Pride Parades.

Most religious Jews aren't obsessively focused on homosexuality like this guy, Levin. He also blames Haiti and 9/11 on homosexuality...

(He's a nut.)

ah. A Jewish Pat Robertson.

313 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:40:15pm

re: #274 Aceofwhat?

No gays there. Didn't you hear/

A better comparison would be to the Catholic Church which limits the roles of Gays, but doesn't hang them in the streets like Iran. Or many other religious orders whose orthodox groups don't allow gays to participate in their clergy.

314 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:40:16pm

re: #259 Mad Al-Jaffee

Hey Honcos, kind of a drive-by post here. Tomorrow I have a party gig where I'll be playing with a former member of The Nighthawks.

Should be a good one!

Have fun, just remember to play until your fingers bleed.

315 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:40:35pm

re: #306 JasonA

I had the same experience just north of there in Denmark back in 1995. I didn't want to leave. Great beer and unbelievably gorgeous women.

316 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:41:00pm

re: #192 reine.de.tout

I want my meat burned.

I, infamously at a local seafood restaurant, like my tuna steak well-done. I always just tell the waitress, 'Cook it until the chef is ashamed to send it out of the kitchen like that.'

317 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:41:08pm

re: #311 SanFranciscoZionist

You've never had good tofu, apparently.

There's this vegetarian Chinese place in Philly that my ex used to take me to. They had faux chicken drumsticks that were awesome. You wouldn't mistake them for the real thing, but they were still damn good.

318 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:41:15pm

re: #261 Aceofwhat?

I thought Jason was commenting on the cognitive dissonance of rabbinical railing against the repeal DADT while Israel already allows homosexuals to serve openly...

He was. I just missed that.

319 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:41:37pm

re: #305 Mr. Hammer

Some of my earliest memories are from Wrigley Field. 5 or 6 years old. Too short to see over people's heads when Ernie or Billy hit one out...

Lane Tech too...

Before my time, I'm afraid. Lane Tech's still there, of course.

320 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:41:50pm

re: #297 Irenicum

Same here. I love the topic, but have to be very careful about who I engage the issue with. I have friends running the gamut from fundamentalist Christian to hard core atheist. Hell, I have that in my own family! Maybe that's why I've learned to speak and listen across the spectrum.

I think that it also helps to be centered. Nothing we bring up is going to shake my faith, so there's no reason to get emotional.

321 Donna Ballard  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:41:52pm

re: #310 Walter L. Newton

I want to see a link to pictures when you are done. And I'm not trying to fan my feathers, but just a piece of honest advice... if you make something out of them to sell, or if you ever think of selling the piece of Andamooka Opal... don't let it go cheap... go look on Ebay... do a search "andamooka matrix opal" and you'll see that they are starting to pop a good penny for a single worked piece.

I purchased a 2 pound flat of that stuff about 10 year ago when it was about 25 dollars a pound... can't touch it for anything near that now...

No worrys, I'd never sell a gift! Thanks again and good night.

322 Political Atheist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:41:56pm

re: #310 Walter L. Newton

We will be looking at some rough soon. I'll be in touch offline with some details.

323 Mad Al-Jaffee  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:41:58pm

re: #314 b_sharp

Have fun, just remember to play until your fingers bleed.

That might be hard while playing the harmonica, but I'll try.

324 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:42:07pm

re: #317 JasonA

Did they have fake bones in them too?

325 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:42:22pm

re: #306 JasonA

I'm surprised I remember after all the great beer.

Reminds me of this video that I saw on The Smoking Gun Presents:

326 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:43:01pm

re: #303 Bagua

What's the meaning of "Sorry guys, maybe you need to take up this case in Iran or something, they would probably rule for you, well if it wasn't for the fact that you are Jewish that is... :p"

There are other states that don't allow gays in the military, in fact that has been the case in the US. Iran alternatively hangs them in the street and is talking about wiping Israel out and arming two proxy wars attacking Israel.

I love the U.S.A.Your text to link...


327 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:43:12pm

re: #315 Irenicum

I had the same experience just north of there in Denmark back in 1995. I didn't want to leave. Great beer and unbelievably gorgeous women.

My favorite place in Europe, not that I'm well-traveled at all, was Innsbruck, Austria. That is a beautiful, serene little city that I could see finishing out the rest of my days in.

328 watching you tiny alien kittens are  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:43:47pm

re: #265 Bagua

Why make reference to Iran?

Ok, Saudi Arabia would probably agree with them too...

/or Pakistan, or Yemen or any other of the "States" that believe that practice of a particular religion as backed by the State trumps any individuals rights or freedoms.

:p

329 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:43:54pm

re: #324 Mr. Hammer

Did they have fake bones in them too?

Heh. Just a stick of wood. Kind of like a corn dog.

330 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:43:54pm

re: #323 Mad Al-Jaffee

That might be hard while playing the harmonica, but I'll try.

Apparently you never had braces.

331 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:44:05pm

re: #320 Aceofwhat?

You bring up a very important point. Don't we find so often that those who are the most emotional about an issue (gays, religion, etc) are usually found out later to struggle with that very issue?

332 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:44:48pm
333 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:44:51pm

re: #312 JasonA

ah. A Jewish Pat Robertson.

I have my own thoughts on men (which really seems exclusive to the male gender) who obsess about teh ghay.

334 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:45:11pm

re: #319 Dark_Falcon

Before my time, I'm afraid. Lane Tech's still there, of course.

Yeah, I hear that more and more these days... Seems all of a sudden I've gotten to be kindof an old guy...

But talk about heartbreak... The 1984 Cubs. Argh!

335 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:46:18pm

re: #331 Irenicum

You bring up a very important point. Don't we find so often that those who are the most emotional about an issue (gays, religion, etc) are usually found out later to struggle with that very issue?

Nah, I wouldn't even be so bold as to see that most of them are closeted homosexuals. Though I would say they'd probably be the most susceptible to gay jokes. Just a thought.

336 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:46:20pm

re: #311 SanFranciscoZionist

You've never had good tofu, apparently.

Secretly, i have. Very good tofu is as good as very bad steak.

And i looove steak. So that's a very magnanimous concession on my part;)

337 What, me worry?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:47:02pm

re: #335 JasonA

Nah, I wouldn't even be so bold as to see that most of them are closeted homosexuals. Though I would say they'd probably be the most susceptible to gay jokes. Just a thought.

I am just that bold!

338 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:47:58pm

re: #327 JasonA

I'm not well traveled either. That trip was my only overseas venture, and it was only because my father could afford it (barely). We had a stopover in Iceland that was worth the trip by itself. I would still love to go back there. Absolutely stunning!

339 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:49:00pm

re: #305 Mr. Hammer

Some of my earliest memories are from Wrigley Field. 5 or 6 years old. Too short to see over people's heads when Ernie or Billy hit one out...

Lane Tech too...

Riverview Amusement Park!

One of the greatest old school amusement parks in the U.S. - before they tore it down to put up a parking lot.

340 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:49:24pm

re: #327 JasonA

My favorite place in Europe, not that I'm well-traveled at all, was Innsbruck, Austria. That is a beautiful, serene little city that I could see finishing out the rest of my days in.

Innsbruck is so beautiful. Great skiing too!

341 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:50:20pm

re: #333 marjoriemoon

I have my own thoughts on men (which really seems exclusive to the male gender) who obsess about teh ghay.

You don't say.

Well, do tell.

342 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:51:09pm

re: #339 ryannon

Riverview Amusement Park!

One of the greatest old school amusement parks in the U.S. - before they tore it down to put up a parking lot.

Ah yes, but it's a shopping center now... "Riverview Plaza"
It used to freak me out how the eyes of Alladdin (Alladdin's castle) used to seem to follow me whenever we'd drive by...

343 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:51:19pm

re: #335 JasonA

I don't know. The more I find that those with such an aversion to their opposite, only later switching to that very opposite, is telling to me. And I'm not saying that as a swipe at any particular sexuality or metaphysical belief. I think it has more to do with psychology and temperament.

344 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:51:21pm

re: #338 Irenicum

I'm not well traveled either. That trip was my only overseas venture, and it was only because my father could afford it (barely). We had a stopover in Iceland that was worth the trip by itself. I would still love to go back there. Absolutely stunning!


Yeah, I really don't like it when we Americans bash Europe just for being, well, European. There's a lot of beauty over there.

Okay, now I'm remembering that trip down the Rhine on a riverboat, standing on the top while puffing on a Cuban cigar. That was an incredible vacation.

345 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:51:28pm

re: #328 ausador

Ok, Saudi Arabia would probably agree with them too...

/or Pakistan, or Yemen or any other of the "States" that believe that practice of a particular religion as backed by the State trumps any individuals rights or freedoms.

:p

Those countries also kill gays. I'd pick Jamaica or Greece to make a fair comparison.

Also, this guy sounds like an obsessed homophobe, not a typical rabbi.

346 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:52:09pm

re: #331 Irenicum

You bring up a very important point. Don't we find so often that those who are the most emotional about an issue (gays, religion, etc) are usually found out later to struggle with that very issue?

bingo

347 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:52:32pm

re: #343 Irenicum

I don't know. The more I find that those with such an aversion to their opposite, only later switching to that very opposite, is telling to me. And I'm not saying that as a swipe at any particular sexuality or metaphysical belief. I think it has more to do with psychology and temperament.

Oh, by all means, go ahead and call them gay. I imagine that's the worst insult you could throw at those people anyway.

348 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:55:08pm

re: #344 JasonA

Hell, I'm downright Europhilic. But then again, I'm pretty much that way about almost anywhere. This is one crazy cool planet!

349 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:55:17pm

re: #342 Mr. Hammer

Ah yes, but it's a shopping center now... "Riverview Plaza"
It used to freak me out how the eyes of Alladdin (Alladdin's castle) used to seem to follow me whenever we'd drive by...

Fucking A!

I spent my tender formative years just a mile or so away in the Lathrop Housing Project, wondering what my family had done wrong to end up in such a fucked-up place.

350 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:55:52pm

re: #344 JasonA

Yeah, I really don't like it when we Americans bash Europe just for being, well, European. There's a lot of beauty over there.

Okay, now I'm remembering that trip down the Rhine on a riverboat, standing on the top while puffing on a Cuban cigar. That was an incredible vacation.

If I were to list my top 10 best cities to live in, 8 would be in Europe and none in the USA. {Sorry}

351 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:56:41pm

re: #334 Mr. Hammer

Yeah, I hear that more and more these days... Seems all of a sudden I've gotten to be kindof an old guy...

But talk about heartbreak... The 1984 Cubs. Argh!

That I do remember dimly. My heart break was back in 2003 when that fan caught the foul. And then the Cubs went on to lose game 7, despite a great performance by Kerry Wood (including a 2 run homer).

352 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:56:43pm

re: #347 JasonA

Or as Shakespeare would say: "Me thinks he doth protest to much."

353 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:56:50pm

re: #350 Bagua

If I were to list my top 10 best cities to live in, 8 would be in Europe and none in the USA. {Sorry}

And the other two?

354 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:57:09pm

BTW, has anyone asked about instances of folks stealing/knocking down political signs>

355 MandyManners  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:57:50pm

re: #354 MandyManners

BTW, has anyone asked about instances of folks stealing/knocking down political signs>

????

356 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:58:42pm

re: #353 b_sharp

And the other two?

I'm gonna a really wild shot in the dark and say at least one of them is in Australia.

357 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:58:43pm

re: #355 MandyManners

Are you referring to the original post? I haven't heard anything.

358 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:59:13pm

re: #351 Dark_Falcon

That I do remember dimly. My heart break was back in 2003 when that fan caught the foul. And then the Cubs went on to lose game 7, despite a great performance by Kerry Wood (including a 2 run homer).

It's the Billy Goat Curse.

359 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:59:16pm

re: #355 MandyManners

???


They do it all the time here in Chicagoland...

360 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 8:59:47pm

re: #355 MandyManners

Oh, and my sympathies and prayers are with you and your mom. I know what it's like.

361 Walter L. Newton  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:00:12pm

re: #354 MandyManners

BTW, has anyone asked about instances of folks stealing/knocking down political signs>

How many signs do you need?

362 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:00:20pm

re: #355 MandyManners

???

¿¿¿

363 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:00:31pm

re: #359 Mr. Hammer

They do it all the time here in Chicagoland...

Heh, "Chicagoland." Sounds like the kinda theme park they make an entire episode of 60 Minutes about just to scare the living shit out of people.

364 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:01:24pm

re: #358 ryannon

It's the Billy Goat Curse.

Yeah. We're never gonna win again. My mom born & raised here too, and rememebers the 1945 Series. Almost nobody left alive who remembers 1908...

365 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:01:27pm

re: #363 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

They should give a show that title. But it could only be shown on Showtime.

366 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:02:14pm

re: #364 Mr. Hammer

Well, in my previous life... Oh wait, I'm a Christian now. Never mind.

367 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:03:38pm

re: #364 Mr. Hammer

Yeah. We're never gonna win again. My mom born & raised here too, and rememebers the 1945 Series. Almost nobody left alive who remembers 1908...


There's a silver lining there. You'll never to worry about a Cubs victory-riot...

368 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:04:21pm

re: #367 JasonA

There's a silver lining there. You'll never to worry about a Cubs victory-riot...

OMG. Can you imagine?

369 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:04:58pm

re: #367 JasonA

There's a silver lining there. You'll never to worry about a Cubs victory-riot...

Shit, if the Cubs ever win, the riot afterwards will make the Rodney King Riots seem tame.

370 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:05:46pm

re: #358 ryannon

It's the Billy Goat Curse.

I know. The current owner of the Billy Goat Tavern (which now has several locations) has tried to reverse the curse, but to no avail.

371 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:05:50pm

re: #353 b_sharp

And the other two?

Jerusalem and Guanzhou.

372 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:06:34pm

re: #369 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Shit, if the Cubs ever win, the riot afterwards will make the Rodney King Riots seem tame.

A riot would be unlikely. Chicago actually has more police than LA and they would be out in force.

373 Stanghazi  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:06:47pm

re: #370 Dark_Falcon

I know. The current owner of the Billy Goat Tavern (which now has several locations) has tried to reverse the curse, but to no avail.

I went to the one under the bridge. I think - it was laaate and we were "having fun"

374 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:06:47pm

There's a really simple solution to ending the curse, by the way.

On the way out of Wrigley, the goat's owner yelled that a World Series would never again be played in Wrigley Field.

This would be a perfect opportunity for some upstanding corporation to purchase and rename it.

I'm thinking "BP Park..."

/

375 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:07:35pm

re: #371 Bagua

Jerusalem and Guanzhou.

Guanzhou? Really. I've never been - what puts it in your top ten?

376 SanFranciscoZionist  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:07:44pm

re: #349 ryannon

Fucking A!

I spent my tender formative years just a mile or so away in the Lathrop Housing Project, wondering what my family had done wrong to end up in such a fucked-up place.

I can see how that might tend to scar you.

Good Lord.

377 Mr. Hammer  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:08:39pm

re: #370 Dark_Falcon

I know. The current owner of the Billy Goat Tavern (which now has several locations) has tried to reverse the curse, but to no avail.

Yeah. The curse is real. The black cat in 1969 was evidence, and I became convinced in San Diego in "84, but 2003 proved it once and for all, I think.

378 Dancing along the light of day  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:09:22pm

re: #179 MandyManners

Well, bless his little heart. He laid out his own jammies and took the bath WITH SOAP and then he brushed his teeth with no prompting and then he turned down his own bedcovers and he went to sleep.

Do you know, what it is that he did wrong today?
///
See, he is a good kid!

379 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:12:27pm

re: #375 Aceofwhat?

Guanzhou? Really. I've never been - what puts it in your top ten?

Gosh, what's not to like? Culture, best food, super cheap, awesome downtown park, friendly people, McDonalds, short trip to Hong Kong and Macao.

380 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:13:20pm

re: #377 Mr. Hammer

Yeah. The curse is real. The black cat in 1969 was evidence, and I became convinced in San Diego in "84, but 2003 proved it once and for all, I think.

Me too. But still, the next time the Cubs make the playoffs a descendant of the goat will be brought to Wrigley Field again. And maybe at that time the curse will be lifted. If not, Wait Till Next Year.

381 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:13:24pm

re: #376 SanFranciscoZionist

I can see how that might tend to scar you.

Good Lord.

Well, I never had a gun held to my head before. Or saw a guy disemboweled with a broken bottle in a gang fight.

My mother had separated from my father, and it was all downhill after that.

382 Aceofwhat?  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:14:23pm

re: #379 Bagua

Gosh, what's not to like? Culture, best food, super cheap, awesome downtown park, friendly people, McDonalds, short trip to Hong Kong and Macao.

Interesting. Thanks.

Good night, all-

383 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:14:48pm

re: #382 Aceofwhat?

Interesting. Thanks.

Good night, all-

Night Ace.

384 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:15:18pm

I think Wrigley Field needs Harry Potter to make a visit.

385 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:15:34pm

re: #382 Aceofwhat?

G'nite Ace.

386 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:15:45pm

re: #373 Stanley Sea

I went to the one under the bridge. I think - it was laaate and we were "having fun"

That's the one near Van Buren Street. It's not under a bridge, it's under the L tracks.

387 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:16:39pm

re: #386 Dark_Falcon

And the Van Buren Boys hang out there! Better watch out! (Seinfeld reference)

388 Targetpractice  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:16:57pm

Well folks, my cat just gave me that "Why aren't you in bed?" look, so I'm headin' out. But, in the words of Ah-nold...

*Puts on shades* I'll be back.

389 Stanghazi  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:17:15pm

re: #386 Dark_Falcon

That's the one near Van Buren Street. It's not under a bridge, it's under the L tracks.

Thanks DF, I was waiting for your clarification. It was late & dark (we were the last customers) but we had a blast!

390 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:17:37pm

Well, I'm going to go watch The Wolfman with the wife.

G'nite.

391 Four More Tears  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:18:30pm

re: #390 b_sharp

Well, I'm going to go watch The Wolfman with the wife.

G'nite.

My first thought was "kinky!"

Nite!

392 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:19:08pm

re: #388 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Thanks Governator!

393 b_sharp  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:19:13pm

re: #391 JasonA

My first thought was "kinky!"

Nite!

LOL.

Who knows.

394 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:19:30pm

re: #384 Irenicum

I think Wrigley Field needs Harry Potter to make a visit.

He's too honest. He'd forget to pay off the Machine and so Daley would let the Death-Eaters take him for a one-way ride. The term "one-way ride" was actually coined by North Side Gang member (and later leader) Earl "Hymie" Weiss.

395 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:19:34pm

re: #381 ryannon

Well, I never had a gun held to my head before. Or saw a guy disemboweled with a broken bottle in a gang fight.
...

Strangely enough I've experienced both were you live now, except it was a knife, not a bottle.

396 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:20:26pm

re: #395 Bagua

Wow. I got nuttin.

397 Irenicum  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:22:24pm

Well, it looks like we're between shifts here in Lizard Land. So I'll go back to my Twilight Zone marathon. G'nite kiddos.

398 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:25:01pm

re: #395 Bagua

Strangely enough I've experienced both were you live now, except it was a knife, not a bottle.

That is strange. Shit happens here in the city more and more, but it's nothing like the Chicago Projects back in the day.

The poor suburbs ringing Paris are another story. But it's still an entirely different flavor of violence: mine was totally Old School: the local hoods had been formed by 40s film noir with Edward G. Robinson and James Carney as role models. It was a real freak show. The ones who survived were often recruited by the Chicago Police Department.

399 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:26:15pm

re: #395 Bagua

Strangely enough I've experienced both were you live now, except it was a knife, not a bottle.

Anyway, how did you manage all of that?

In other words, what the hell happened?

400 Dark_Falcon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:35:40pm

re: #339 ryannon

Riverview Amusement Park!

One of the greatest old school amusement parks in the U.S. - before they tore it down to put up a parking lot.

My father loved going to Riverview when he was young. I, of course, have only seen the pictures, but it did photograph well.

401 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:40:04pm

re: #400 Dark_Falcon

My father loved going to Riverview when he was young. I, of course, have only seen the pictures, but it did photograph well.

It was an incredible place: huge, and with what was reputed to be the fasted roller-coasted in the world: The Bobs!

402 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:40:44pm

re: #401 ryannon

It was an incredible place: huge, and with what was reputed to be the fasted roller-coasted in the world: The Bobs!

PIMF: fastest

403 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:50:09pm

re: #398 ryannon

That is strange. Shit happens here in the city more and more, but it's nothing like the Chicago Projects back in the day.

The poor suburbs ringing Paris are another story. But it's still an entirely different flavor of violence: mine was totally Old School: the local hoods had been formed by 40s film noir with Edward G. Robinson and James Carney as role models. It was a real freak show. The ones who survived were often recruited by the Chicago Police Department.

Both down town, at Notre Dame of all places, when I was young and hanging about.

404 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:53:42pm

re: #403 Bagua

Both down town, at Notre Dame of all places, when I was young and hanging about.

Damn. Like you say, of all places.

405 WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.]  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:55:38pm

re: #75 MandyManners

For those who've never spent much time in fly-over states where fat back is used to cook beans and bait is not eaten, this is not that alarming. He's a good-old boy die-hard, almost a caricature of himself and his type.

very classy

406 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 9:57:47pm

re: #405 WindUpBird

very classy

What's the word, Bird?

407 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 10:04:54pm

re: #404 ryannon

Damn. Like you say, of all places.

Now that you make me think about it I'm looking a google maps streetview, zooming in on the spot. If you go down the stairs of Port de Montebello there is a large coblestone promenade along the Siene River. At night, sat on the benches with a 20 foot stone wall at your back you get a spectacular view of Notre Dame Cathedral. The side view, which is lit up at night is more interesting.

408 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 10:06:25pm

re: #407 Bagua

Now that you make me think about it I'm looking a google maps streetview, zooming in on the spot. If you go down the stairs of Port de Montebello there is a large coblestone promenade along the Siene River. At night, sat on the benches with a 20 foot stone wall at your back you get a spectacular view of Notre Dame Cathedral. The side view, which is lit up at night is more interesting.

Sure, I know exactly where that is. Been there late at night, too, and never felt the slightest bad vibe.

409 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 10:09:28pm

re: #408 ryannon

Sure, I know exactly where that is. Been there late at night, too, and never felt the slightest bad vibe.

Which doesn't mean that horrible things can't happen there.

410 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 10:10:56pm

re: #408 ryannon

Sure, I know exactly where that is. Been there late at night, too, and never felt the slightest bad vibe.

You would with a pistol pointed at you, I can assure you of that.

411 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 10:13:40pm

re: #410 Bagua

You would with a pistol pointed at you, I can assure you of that.

Yes, of course. I was just commenting off the top of my head. I'm glad it worked out for you, though. Those can be tough situations.

412 ryannon  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 10:19:11pm

Anyway, time for a little snooze. BBL.

413 Bagua  Fri, Jun 18, 2010 10:19:18pm

Also the time the guy got knifed was tense. His face was covered in blood and he was stabbed in the stomach as well. He was lucky because I ran up the street and found a cop, then made him run back with me. No mobile phones in those days.

Just random stuff that happens. Never stopped me from spending time there.

414 ryannon  Sat, Jun 19, 2010 2:31:01am

re: #413 Bagua

Also the time the guy got knifed was tense. His face was covered in blood and he was stabbed in the stomach as well. He was lucky because I ran up the street and found a cop, then made him run back with me. No mobile phones in those days.

Just random stuff that happens. Never stopped me from spending time there.

That settles it. I'm not going out anymore. I was looking for an excuse, so I owe you one. :-)

415 ReamWorks SKG  Sat, Jun 19, 2010 7:52:22am

re: #4 Gus 802

To his credit, he did opt to enlist during wartime. (Of course, he probably did this so he could negotiate a cushy deal rather than get drafted and take his chances.) But it was still a calculated risk, that took more balls than, say, taking an educational deferment.

(Of course, taking any legal deferment, like the educational one, is what *I* would have personally done, despite the fact that I think those deferments were grossly unfair...)

416 ReamWorks SKG  Sat, Jun 19, 2010 7:58:52am

re: #67 Racer X

I think I saw a clip of George W. Bush playing T-Ball on the whitehouse law. That's pretty gay, isn't it?

417 Nekama  Sat, Jun 19, 2010 8:25:32am

Seems to me like he was saying "don't steal my property" not "don't let me catch you on my lawn".


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