A Security Lapse in Philadelphia

I am intrigued the Daily Mail has the option of how I can "get the look" President Obama was wearing.

Also, does this mean they will be confiscating all books now?

Marketing goes to the next level. Now you too can dress like the President of the United States.

goddamnedfrank Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:13:06pm

This woman's two handed gaze shield is hilarious.

SpaceJesus Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:14:10pm

I don't know what the security detail could have even done about that. Snipe it out of the air?

jaunte Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:14:42pm

re: #5 goddamnedfrank

Clear gestural language for "I don't need to see any of that!"

jaunte Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:15:38pm

Someone in the crowd is bound to have seen the thrower in action.

freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:16:09pm

re: #5 goddamnedfrank

I suspect the second photo could enter a "caption this" contest with some nasty titles emerging...

I wish there could have been a photo of the guy's chest to see what he had written upon himself.

Varek Raith Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:16:47pm

re: #8 jaunte

Someone in the crowd is bound to have seen the thrower in action.

I figured the Secret Service would've been scanning the crowd and tackled the thrower immediately.

prairiefire Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:17:33pm

re: #9 freetoken

I suspect the second photo could enter a "caption this" contest with some nasty titles emerging...

I wish there could have been a photo of the guy's chest to see what he had written upon himself.

Ha! The cop is covering up his nasty bits with a GOTV sign!

Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:17:34pm

re: #9 freetoken

I suspect the second photo could enter a "caption this" contest with some nasty titles emerging...

I wish there could have been a photo of the guy's chest to see what he had written upon himself.

Goldencasino dot ...
/

jaunte Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:17:36pm

re: #9 freetoken

I think there's a .com in the top line.

Varek Raith Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:18:51pm

re: #12 Cannadian Club Akbar

Goldencasino dot ...
/

*Shakes head*

freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:19:08pm

re: #12 Cannadian Club Akbar

re: #13 jaunte

Yeah, that's all I could decipher, besides the "LE" on the second line and the "^" on the third.

Cannadian Club Akbar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:20:05pm

bbl.

Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:20:31pm

re: #12 Cannadian Club Akbar

Goldencasino dot ...
/

I hope they paid enough for him to afford the fines.

Max Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:20:41pm

re: #4 Charles

Marketing goes to the next level. Now you too can dress like the President of the United States.

I'd rather learn how I can dress like Kim Jong-Il.

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:21:40pm

The book was obviously Das Kapital and the pitcher was simply throwing wild.

Charles Johnson Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:21:42pm

The book came from pretty far away - whoever threw it made a serious effort:

Image: 910x.jpg

darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:22:38pm

Looks like a naked guy was kicked out too (for the record, I'm in California, so it wasn't me)...
Image: article-1319448-0B8FB9CE000005DC-879_306x423.jpg

Kragar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:23:57pm

re: #5 goddamnedfrank

This woman's two handed gaze shield is hilarious.

I guess the guy was quite the sight to see.

darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:24:24pm

re: #20 Charles

The book came from pretty far away - whoever threw it made a serious effort:

Image: 910x.jpg

It's too bad Obama didn't see it, he could have reached up an caught it like a frisbee, signed it, and then thrown it back.

Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:24:59pm

re: #22 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I guess the guy was quite the sight to see.

She was probably thinking "OMG! So small!" :D

Killgore Trout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:25:14pm

re: #20 Charles

The book came from pretty far away - whoever threw it made a serious effort:

Image: 910x.jpg

It's a pretty good shot considering the aerodynamic properties of paper. Still very embarrassing. At least when stuff was thrown at Bush it came from some crazy Iraqi.

freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:26:18pm

re: #23 darthstar

From the video it looks like it landed behind him. Now, if it would have landed in front of the President...

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:26:29pm

re: #19 b_sharp

The book was obviously Das Kapital and the pitcher was simply throwing wild.

Or the Necronomicon...that thing can really soar, i hear...

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:26:40pm

re: #20 Charles

The book came from pretty far away - whoever threw it made a serious effort:

Image: 910x.jpg

That's not a book that's a new species of flying rod.

Image: newrod12.jpg

Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:28:12pm

re: #28 b_sharp

That's not a book that's a new species of flying rod.

Image: newrod12.jpg

Here in Illinois we have flying Asian Crap.

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:28:18pm

re: #27 Aceofwhat?

Or the Necronomicon...that thing can really soar, i hear...

Hey Ace! Nice to see you.

Well, your words.

Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:29:17pm

re: #25 Killgore Trout

And, shoes throw better than books!

Varek Raith Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:29:49pm

re: #27 Aceofwhat?

Or the Necronomicon...that thing can really soar, i hear...

"Klaatu...Barada...Ni-*cough, cough*."

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:30:07pm

re: #31 Floral Giraffe

And, shoes throw better than books!

They do indeed. Just ask my cat.

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:30:33pm

re: #30 b_sharp

Hey Ace! Nice to see you.

Well, your words.

Likewise, my dude.

Killgore Trout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:30:37pm

Neighborhood drama tonight. Fat lesbian neighbor has a prescription for medical weed. She took delivery of about a half dozen 8 foot tall plants recently (oddly delivered from a church van). My crazy pitbull owning nightmare neighbors befriended her then stole the plants. Assholes.

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:30:49pm

re: #32 Varek Raith

"Klaatu...Barada...Ni-*cough, cough*."

Bruce, is that you?

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:30:50pm

re: #32 Varek Raith

"Klaatu...Barada...Ni-*cough, cough*."

There...i said it...

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:31:12pm

re: #27 Aceofwhat?

Or the Necronomicon...that thing can really soar, i hear...

Hi hi!! Missed ya!

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:31:28pm

re: #34 Aceofwhat?

Likewise, my dude.

Whatcha been up to?

Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:31:42pm

re: #32 Varek Raith

"Klaatu...Barada...Ni-*cough, cough*."

When Klaatu's lady met Varek.

Dark Side Points Gained.

freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:32:00pm

re: #35 Killgore Trout

Portland sounds like an ... interesting place.

Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:33:25pm

re: #35 Killgore Trout

LOL! You have weird neighbors. Your stories are funny!
I have, well, her husband calls her "Mrs. Kravits" next door.
I guess we all have weird neighbors!

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:33:42pm

re: #35 Killgore Trout

Neighborhood drama tonight. Fat lesbian neighbor has a prescription for medical weed. She took delivery of about a half dozen 8 foot tall plants recently (oddly delivered from a church van). My crazy pitbull owning nightmare neighbors befriended her then stole the plants. Assholes.

Ray Peterson: I've never seen that. I've never seen anybody drive their garbage down to the street and bang the hell out of it with a stick. I-I've never seen that.

Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:33:49pm

re: #35 Killgore Trout

Neighborhood drama tonight. Fat lesbian neighbor has a prescription for medical weed. She took delivery of about a half dozen 8 foot tall plants recently (oddly delivered from a church van). My crazy pitbull owning nightmare neighbors befriended her then stole the plants. Assholes.

What shitheads. I hope the DEA raids them.

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:34:07pm

re: #38 marjoriemoon

Hi hi!! Missed ya!

Hey girlfriend! Likewise!

SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:34:16pm

re: #28 b_sharp

That's not a book that's a new species of flying rod.

That's not an asteroid....

Kragar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:34:40pm

re: #24 Dark_Falcon

She was probably thinking "OMG! So small!" :D

It looks like a penis, but smaller.

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:35:07pm

re: #44 Dark_Falcon

What shitheads. I hope the DEA raids them.

They'll find out quick that legal for the FLL does not mean legal for everyone.

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:35:15pm

re: #39 b_sharp

Whatcha been up to?

long story short

Killgore Trout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:36:22pm

re: #42 Floral Giraffe

LOL! You have weird neighbors. Your stories are funny!
I have, well, her husband calls her "Mrs. Kravits" next door.
I guess we all have weird neighbors!

Since you asked about the frogs the other night: They are happy and active lately. They really respond to the rain. Yesterday they sang all morning and into the afternoon. Not their usual chirps but big loud adult croaks. It was wonderful to hear.

freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:38:09pm

PZed posted a funny entry tonight, in response to some mail he received:

I get email

For example:

then you should know that there is no reason to live [...] since we came from nothing

[Well, Nathan, you personally came from a spurty little dribble squirted from your father's penis to slather over a tiny scrap that erupted bloodily from your mother's ovary, but really, we shouldn't hold anyone's humble beginnings against them. ...]

BTW, reading that entry makes me wish we could do color here again.

Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:38:22pm

re: #49 Aceofwhat?

Sounds like you are taking the time necessary, to sort yourself out.
GOOD to "see" you back here.
You'll be fine.
It just takes some time.
Glad you got a good severance.
Interviewed at the competition, yet?

SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:38:28pm

re: #40 Dark_Falcon

When Klaatu's lady met Varek.

Dark Side Points Gained.

DARKSIDED!

darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:38:55pm

re: #27 Aceofwhat?

Or the Necronomicon...that thing can really soar, i hear...

Holy shit! Hey there, Ace! How the hell are you?

harry91 Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:40:10pm

Billionaire offers $100,000 to anyone will get naked near Obama

[Link: www.digitaljournal.com...]

seeing someone parade them-self naked in front of Barack Obama. David has made a public offer of $100,000 to the daring man or woman who gets naked near the U.S. president with the name "Battlecam" inscribed across their chest. The daredevil is also meant to yell out "Battlecam!" while making their au natural display.

I knew I'd seen it somewhere.

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:40:45pm

re: #49 Aceofwhat?

long story short

Oh, for fuck sakes.

That sucks big time. I hope the quiet exit deal was substantial enough to put off money worries.

If you didn't notice, I just gave you a manly pat on the back.

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:40:45pm

re: #49 Aceofwhat?

long story short

Ahh sorry to hear about that, Ace. I don't know what to say! But it's good to see you again. {{ace}}

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:41:27pm

re: #55 harry91

Billionaire offers $100,000 to anyone will get naked near Obama

[Link: www.digitaljournal.com...]

I knew I'd seen it somewhere.

LOL should cover a good lawyer.

SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:41:57pm

I can't believe anyone's used this classic line yet:

Book 'em, Danno!"

jaunte Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:42:09pm

re: #51 freetoken

Very funny:

By the way, if you honestly believe in the evolutionist view
[Uh-oh. I actually do. What will Nathan demolish now?]
intruding in our universities and destroying the faith of many young adults
[I keep saying it does, thank you for your support.],
then you should know that there is no reason to live
[What about sex? How about brook trout almondine with wild rice and a fine glass of wine on the side? How about a stormy day on a wild and rocky shore? How about taking a nice deep breath and just feeling your heart beat and your blood sing? Nathan, Nathan, Nathan…there's so much to live for, don't do it!] [Link: scienceblogs.com...]

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:42:23pm

re: #52 Floral Giraffe

Sounds like you are taking the time necessary, to sort yourself out.
GOOD to "see" you back here.
You'll be fine.
It just takes some time.
Glad you got a good severance.
Interviewed at the competition, yet?

Nah...i know some folks at the competition, and they weren't shy about asking me, but the position would be in Chicago. I really, really, really want to stay in Jacksonville if it's at all possible. We've moved four times in six years...i can afford to take my time and see what else is in town.

darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:42:30pm

re: #55 harry91

Billionaire offers $100,000 to anyone will get naked near Obama

[Link: www.digitaljournal.com...]

I knew I'd seen it somewhere.

I couldn't do it...someone would think I was carrying a weapon of mass distraction.

Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:42:37pm

re: #55 harry91

Billionaire offers $100,000 to anyone will get naked near Obama

[Link: www.digitaljournal.com...]

I knew I'd seen it somewhere.

The Secret Service should give that man a call. No need for a visit, since if the moron is naked, and least he's unlikely to be hiding something. Unless it's [self-censored].

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:43:21pm

re: #56 b_sharp

Oh, for fuck sakes.

That sucks big time. I hope the quiet exit deal was substantial enough to put off money worries.

If you didn't notice, I just gave you a manly pat on the back.

it was more than substantial. i'm a bit sheepish even bringing it up...we'll be fine. but manly pats on the back are always good-

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:43:46pm

re: #51 freetoken

PZed posted a funny entry tonight, in response to some mail he received:

I get email

For example:

BTW, reading that entry makes me wish we could do color here again.

PZed? You must be Canuck or English.

I am so jealous of Myers, he gets the best email.

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:44:03pm

He did have something written on him. I bet there's a better picture somewhere.

Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:44:05pm

re: #61 Aceofwhat?

Nah...i know some folks at the competition, and they weren't shy about asking me, but the position would be in Chicago. I really, really, really want to stay in Jacksonville if it's at all possible. We've moved four times in six years...i can afford to take my time and see what else is in town.

Chicago's a good place to live. Don't hesitate to come on up if the offer is good. But you might want to wait till spring. The winters can be brutal.

darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:44:46pm

re: #64 Aceofwhat?

it was more than substantial. i'm a bit sheepish even bringing it up...we'll be fine. but manly pats on the back are always good-

Sorry to hear it, but at least you'll stay on your feet...and I'm also guessing you have a pretty good network of contacts built up.

jaunte Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:45:23pm

re: #66 marjoriemoon

I'll keep a two handed gaze shield handy.

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:45:36pm

re: #67 Dark_Falcon

Chicago's a good place to live. Don't hesitate to come on up if the offer is good. But you might want to wait till spring. The winters can be brutal.

We lived there from 2004-2006...nice condo in Bucktown. She doesn't want to move back.

Kragar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:45:42pm

re: #66 marjoriemoon

He did have something written on him. I bet there's a better picture somewhere.

I heard it was an anagram, but you could have read the whole thing if it hadn't been so cold.

Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:45:51pm

re: #61 Aceofwhat?

Take your time. It's a BIG luxury!
Glad you have it!!

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:46:19pm

re: #62 darthstar

I couldn't do it...someone would think I was carrying a weapon of mass distraction.

Yah. Sure.

Pepper and a magnifying glass.

Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:46:25pm

re: #62 darthstar

I couldn't do it...someone would think I was carrying a weapon of mass distraction.

One with an explosive pencil type detonator.

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:47:04pm

re: #69 jaunte

I'll keep a two handed gaze shield handy.

I think I'm more interested in what he wrote on his chest. I'm assuming it will be the most impressive part.

harry91 Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:48:26pm

re: #75 marjoriemoon

Battlecam.com

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:48:40pm

re: #68 darthstar

Sorry to hear it, but at least you'll stay on your feet...and I'm also guessing you have a pretty good network of contacts built up.

Thanks - we're doing fine. The only damage was to my pride, and after the last two months or so of pouting, i'm feeling like my old self again.

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:49:12pm

re: #67 Dark_Falcon

Chicago's a good place to live. Don't hesitate to come on up if the offer is good. But you might want to wait till spring. The winters can be brutal.

Ace, if you want to move up to Chicago as D_F suggested, I suggest you first spend January up here in Regina to acclimatize yourself to the harsh Chicago winters. After a month here, Chicago would feel like Miami.

freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:50:35pm

re: #76 harry91

Will that get him the $100k?

Digital Display Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:50:38pm

re: #72 Floral Giraffe

Take your time. It's a BIG luxury!
Glad you have it!!

Hi you! Hope you are well tonight

harry91 Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:52:27pm

re: #79 freetoken

I don't know how close he got.....I figure second base and he's a shoe in.

Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:52:45pm

Here's one for those of you who live in Cali:

Rudy Giuliani: Meg Whitman will take on public unions, cut spending to bring back Calif.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Locked in a fight for centrist voters, Meg Whitman turned to fellow Republican moderate Rudy Giuliani on Sunday to help make her case that she will heal California's economy and transform Sacramento by slashing government spending and lowering taxes.

Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and 2008 Republican presidential candidate, told cheering Whitman supporters in a Los Angeles hotel that electing Democrat Jerry Brown would be a step backward in a state with a double-digit unemployment and a financial crisis in state government. He depicted Brown as a vestige of failed Democratic policies who hadn't earned a return trip.

But here's the interesting part:

While Whitman was happy to have Giuliani at her side, she won't be joining another GOP luminary this week: Sarah Palin. Whitman will not attend a high-profile GOP fundraiser in Orange County this week where Palin is the headliner — her campaign says she has other commitments that day.

A recent Field Poll found Palin is not a popular figure in California — about two of three independents said they would be less likely to support a candidate endorsed by the former Alaska governor.

darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:52:47pm

re: #77 Aceofwhat?

Yes, but how's your tennis game doing?

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:53:45pm

re: #76 harry91

Battlecam.com

huh. i'm not going to visit it, lest my click reward their ewwy efforts. what is battlecam.com? anyone?

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:53:58pm

re: #78 b_sharp

Ace, if you want to move up to Chicago as D_F suggested, I suggest you first spend January up here in Regina to acclimatize yourself to the harsh Chicago winters. After a month here, Chicago would feel like Miami.

You're quite sure about that?

dragonfire1981 Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:55:29pm

I'd bet you anything that book was a copy of The 5000 year leap.

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:55:40pm

re: #83 darthstar

Yes, but how's your tennis game doing?

gangbusters. i'm out pounding them against the ball machine nearly every day...

Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:55:50pm

re: #80 HoosierHoops

Hi you! Hope you are well tonight

Very well, and you?
Hope your weather is calming down...

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:55:51pm

re: #85 marjoriemoon

You're quite sure about that?

Yes. The 2 coldest major cities in Canada are Winnipeg and Regina. We have the wind and we have the cold and sometimes we have the snow.

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:55:56pm

re: #82 Dark_Falcon

I'm not sure Guiliani is an asset, but I guess she could have picked worse.

He depicted Brown as a vestige of failed Democratic policies who hadn't earned a return trip.

Ahh... so sad about short memories.

Killgore Trout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:56:02pm

re: #82 Dark_Falcon

I'm embarrassed that I was such a fan of Rudy. Live and learn.

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:56:49pm

re: #78 b_sharp

Ace, if you want to move up to Chicago as D_F suggested, I suggest you first spend January up here in Regina to acclimatize yourself to the harsh Chicago winters. After a month here, Chicago would feel like Miami.

see #70.

after Chicago, Jacksonville feels like Miami...and i likes it

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:56:57pm

re: #84 Aceofwhat?

huh. i'm not going to visit it, lest my click reward their ewwy efforts. what is battlecam.com? anyone?

It's the guy who's gonna give him $100K for running nekkid.

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:57:31pm

re: #89 b_sharp

Yes. The 2 coldest major cities in Canada are Winnipeg and Regina. We have the wind and we have the cold and sometimes we have the snow.

Oh, I meant the Miami comment lol

Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:57:49pm

re: #82 Dark_Falcon

It's a really close race. I'm leaning towards Jerry Brown, because of his experience. I'm afraid Meg Whitman would be another Arnold. All talk & lots of trying, but ultimately, no results. We're in a world of hurt, budgetarily, here.

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:59:19pm

re: #92 Aceofwhat?

see #70.

after Chicago, Jacksonville feels like Miami...and i likes it

I have thought many times about moving south, I so hate the cold winters up here. Fifty-five years of freezing my dick off for six months of the year is quite long enough.

Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:59:36pm

re: #91 Killgore Trout

I'm embarrassed that I was such a fan of Rudy. Live and learn.

You should NOT be ashamed of Rudy. What he accompolished in NYC was EPIC! Times Square is now a safe place to go. Yes, he has failings, but he truly did clean up NYC!

freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 7:59:48pm

re: #95 Floral Giraffe

I'm afraid Meg Whitman would be another Arnold.

I think she would be worse than Arnold. At least Arnie has been able to, in the past few months, successfully negotiated with various parties (a couple of unions regarding retirement, some of the holdouts in the Assembly, etc.) I fear Whitman would be too ideological in a State government with an already hyper-ideological Assembly and Senate.

reine.de.tout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:00:04pm

re: #35 Killgore Trout

Neighborhood drama tonight. Fat lesbian neighbor has a prescription for medical weed. She took delivery of about a half dozen 8 foot tall plants recently (oddly delivered from a church van). My crazy pitbull owning nightmare neighbors befriended her then stole the plants. Assholes.

Damn! That's even better than the weird stuff that goes on in my neighborhood!

100

darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:00:14pm

re: #91 Killgore Trout

I'm embarrassed that I was such a fan of Rudy. Live and learn.

It was an emotional attachment, I'm sure. A lot of people felt that way after 9/11. But once people got to know him, and his true colors began to show, that wore off pretty much across the board.

101

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:00:25pm

re: #93 marjoriemoon

It's the guy who's gonna give him $100K for running nekkid.

thanks...and good grief!

102

SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:00:39pm

A recent Field Poll found Palin is not a popular figure in California — about two of three independents said they would be less likely to support a candidate endorsed by the former Alaska governor.

Here in the great state of South Carolina, these are my choices for Governor: I have a choice between the person who was the 4th place candidate no one had ever heard of (and those who had heard of her didn't take seriously) until she was endorsed by Palin and someone who literally is a good ol' boy. His family is a powerhouse in the county I live in; they have state Senators, judges, and family members all up and down the county level government. They have been here so long that they know what is best for us.

No matter what, it's gonna be a long 4 years.

103

b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:01:32pm

re: #94 marjoriemoon

Oh, I meant the Miami comment lol

Well, I did exaggerate just a little bit. Just to make a point of course.

104

Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:01:38pm

re: #96 b_sharp

I have thought many times about moving south, I so hate the cold winters up here. Fifty-five years of freezing my dick off for six months of the year is quite long enough.

yeah...i'm trying to think of a downside to living 10min from the beach.

i'll let you know if i ever come up with one/

105

avanti Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:01:40pm

I need to keep my blood pressure down while surfing the web. My latest are web sites promoting burning the Koran and posting video's.
That's bad enough, but they openly mock General Petraus. A example of a thread about General's request to not give aid to the enemy by Koran burning:

"But I do have the action for it. We the People will force the issue right here and now. If peacefully exercising our unalienable rights on our own property here in our own homeland endangers you, then we will endanger you."

WTF, I thought Petraus was a hero on the right, but he tries to protect our troops and he's now under the bus ?

106

darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:02:34pm

re: #95 Floral Giraffe

It's a really close race. I'm leaning towards Jerry Brown, because of his experience. I'm afraid Meg Whitman would be another Arnold. All talk & lots of trying, but ultimately, no results. We're in a world of hurt, budgetarily, here.

Meg won't be another Arnold. Another Arnold wouldn't be so bad...someone who works across the aisle, stands up to his/her own party, etc...wait, that's Jerry Brown!

Meg would be more like Sarah Palin with Glenn Beck on her shoulders. Bitch, whine, blame, and cut back-room deals to help her friends...fuck everyone else. Every time she says she wants to help education, and then in the same breath says we need to cut welfare, I secretly wish for her to lose even more money losing the election.

107

Killgore Trout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:03:14pm

re: #99 reine.de.tout

Is it a sin to steal Church weed? I assume yes.

108

What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:03:53pm

re: #103 b_sharp

Well, I did exaggerate just a little bit. Just to make a point of course.

:P

I lived in Indiana and Chicago for a time. That's some fiercely cold weather. I may never return!

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Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:04:11pm

re: #107 Killgore Trout

Is it a sin to steal Church weed? I assume yes.

I'm pretty sure it's in Ecclesiastes somewhere...

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reine.de.tout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:04:22pm

re: #107 Killgore Trout

Is it a sin to steal Church weed? I assume yes.

Oh, my, yes indeed!
A biggie, too.

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Digital Display Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:04:32pm

re: #88 Floral Giraffe

Very well, and you?
Hope your weather is calming down...

Nope...Every 5 minutes the weather is on TV...Crap is going down...We expect hail to hit us soon..Maybe a Tornado or two in Oklahoma...
I got my internet phone and internet yesterday..I'll email you my phone number Monday....

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Daniel Ballard Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:04:35pm

re: #97 Floral Giraffe

You should NOT be ashamed of Rudy. What he accompolished in NYC was EPIC! Times Square is now a safe place to go. Yes, he has failings, but he truly did clean up NYC!

The best mayor ran the worst campaign. He has the credentials I admire. Solid executive experience in the big leagues. Excellent prosecutor. Solid lawyer. All his faults real and imagined revolve around his personal life or the campaign.

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freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:05:55pm

re: #107 Killgore Trout

Is it a sin to steal Church weed? I assume yes.

"Can I get a Amen for the weed?"

Youtube Video

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:06:03pm

re: #104 Aceofwhat?

yeah...i'm trying to think of a downside to living 10min from the beach.

i'll let you know if i ever come up with one/

Beach. Beach,...hmmm. What is that again?

Oh, yah, you mean a blanket on the warm sand up against the big salt water. We don't do that here, we throw a blanket on a wheat field, lay down and watch the grasshoppers.

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reine.de.tout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:06:19pm

re: #111 HoosierHoops

Nope...Every 5 minutes the weather is on TV...Crap is going down...We expect hail to hit us soon..Maybe a Tornado or two in Oklahoma...
I got my internet phone and internet yesterday..I'll email you my phone number Monday...

Wow.
Are you going to do a storm hunting trip while you're there?
That's one of the things I would love to do.

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reine.de.tout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:07:00pm

re: #115 reine.de.tout

Wow.
Are you going to do a storm hunting trip while you're there?
That's one of the things I would love to do.

Storm chasing, rather, not hunting.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:07:00pm

re: #105 avanti

I need to keep my blood pressure down while surfing the web. My latest are web sites promoting burning the Koran and posting video's.
That's bad enough, but they openly mock General Petraus. A example of a thread about General's request to not give aid to the enemy by Koran burning:

"But I do have the action for it. We the People will force the issue right here and now. If peacefully exercising our unalienable rights on our own property here in our own homeland endangers you, then we will endanger you."

WTF, I thought Petraus was a hero on the right, but he tries to protect our troops and he's now under the bus ?

The Stalker Blog is promoting those assholes, devoting a whole thread to the topic. Here's a truly sick excerpt:

OPEN LETTER TO GEN. PETRAEUS

“Were the actual burning to take place, the safety of our soldiers and civilians would be put in jeopardy and accomplishment of the mission would be made more difficult.”
– Gen. David Petraeus

General, I ask you this: what in h-ll is your “mission” if We the People jeopardize it by exercising our unalienable First Amendment rights in our own homeland? Is your “mission” to defend our rights against foreign enemies, or to defend foreign enemies against our rights?

You made your choice, and you justified it by asserting that you and those under your command have been taken hostage by our terrorist enemy. The ransom demand you obediently delivered to us is that we must submit to your captor’s restrictions against our rightful freedom on our own property, or they’ll kill you.

I remind you and your captors that we do not negotiate with terrorists.

Utter hate and foolishness. This needs its own thread.

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Daniel Ballard Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:07:25pm

re: #98 freetoken

Will our legislature take on fiscal conservative policies? IMO Not without a huge fight to the death. The legislature already destroyed one Republican. Meg and Jerry are the newest meat on the table for the special interests to carve up and serve just like Dark does troll.

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Romantic Heretic Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:07:37pm

re: #96 b_sharp

I have thought many times about moving south, I so hate the cold winters up here. Fifty-five years of freezing my dick off for six months of the year is quite long enough.

After spending three weeks in Louisiana this last August I find myself looking forward to winter.

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Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:09:11pm

re: #111 HoosierHoops

Nope...Every 5 minutes the weather is on TV...Crap is going down...We expect hail to hit us soon..Maybe a Tornado or two in Oklahoma...
I got my internet phone and internet yesterday..I'll email you my phone number Monday...

Get that BMW convertible under a roof!
LOL!

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:09:15pm

re: #108 marjoriemoon

I lived in Indiana and Chicago for a time. That's some fiercely cold weather. I may never return!

Old Lou Holtz joke:

Why is Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana? Many years ago a group of monks left New York City with intentions of opening a religious school on the west coast. One day they settled in for the night and woke up to find their wagons snowed in. "As soon as the snow melts, we'll move on," they decided, and they have been there ever since....

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:09:27pm

re: #115 reine.de.tout

Wow.
Are you going to do a storm hunting trip while you're there?
That's one of the things I would love to do.

Me too, but the wife is too chicken. We saw a funnel cloud about 2 Kms away last year and she wanted to turn around.

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Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:10:06pm

re: #115 reine.de.tout

Wow.
Are you going to do a storm hunting trip while you're there?
That's one of the things I would love to do.

They hide in broad daylight!
LOL!

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Daniel Ballard Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:10:12pm

re: #116 reine.de.tout

Had a long chat with my nephew who spent recent years in Louisiana for the Air Force. He wants Minot or some cold post in winter.
"The cold I can deal with, the humidity I just can not take anymore".
Hats off to ya my friend.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:10:14pm

re: #112 Rightwingconspirator

The best mayor ran the worst campaign. He has the credentials I admire. Solid executive experience in the big leagues. Excellent prosecutor. Solid lawyer. All his faults real and imagined revolve around his personal life or the campaign.

And that's who Whitman is speaking with. It's a good thing when the candidate wants to appear with the sane person who know how to do a tough job and avoid the Wassila Twit.

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What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:11:12pm

re: #112 Rightwingconspirator

The best mayor ran the worst campaign. He has the credentials I admire. Solid executive experience in the big leagues. Excellent prosecutor. Solid lawyer. All his faults real and imagined revolve around his personal life or the campaign.

His campaign was so incredibly bad. He hardly even had one. I think people who liked him were seriously disappointed in that. For what he is, he's not presidential material.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:11:26pm

re: #119 Romantic Heretic

After spending three weeks in Louisiana this last August I find myself looking forward to winter.

Really? I guess if you live down east or in BC it wouldn't be too bad. My kid lives in Van and goes to the beach in March.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:11:54pm

re: #122 b_sharp

Me too, but the wife is too chicken. We saw a funnel cloud about 2 Kms away last year and she wanted to turn around.

Cow!.... Another cow!

Actually I think that is the same one.

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Vicious Babushka Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:12:45pm

re: #35 Killgore Trout

My crazy pitbull owning nightmare neighbors

I had neighbors like that. Their dogs attacked the neighbor living next door on the other side, and when she sued the living crap out of them they packed up and hauled ass.

The house went into foreclosure and now it's up for grabs. I want my daughter to move in.

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Daniel Ballard Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:13:10pm

re: #126 marjoriemoon

I have a certain reluctance to ascribe campaign skills as leadership skills. I fear they are separate, and not often fairly distributed.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:14:22pm

re: #128 SteveC

Cow!... Another cow!

Actually I think that is the same one.

I kept hoping the cow would land on her, she was annoying as hell. I liked her better in the Lost Boys.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:15:07pm

re: #130 Rightwingconspirator

I have a certain reluctance to ascribe campaign skills as leadership skills. I fear they are separate, and not often fairly distributed.

Your honor, we'd like to present the current President of the United States as Exhibit A!

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Romantic Heretic Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:15:23pm

re: #127 b_sharp

Really? I guess if you live down east or in BC it wouldn't be too bad. My kid lives in Van and goes to the beach in March.

I live in Toronto. Usually winters aren't too bad.

The heat in Louisiana was brutal. Rarely below 100F and 95% humidity. Brutal.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:16:49pm

re: #132 SteveC

Your honor, we'd like to present the current President of the United States as Exhibit A!

LOL! Loves it!

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reine.de.tout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:17:58pm

re: #124 Rightwingconspirator

Had a long chat with my nephew who spent recent years in Louisiana for the Air Force. He wants Minot or some cold post in winter.
"The cold I can deal with, the humidity I just can not take anymore".
Hats off to ya my friend.

Seriously, there are days when it's impossible to breathe.
99% humidity, and it's NOT raining!
But we've had a gorgeous week, this week.
Just perfect.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:18:27pm

re: #133 Romantic Heretic

I live in Toronto. Usually winters aren't too bad.

The heat in Louisiana was brutal. Rarely below 100F and 95% humidity. Brutal.

That does sound pretty oppressive. We get temps up around 100F several times a year but the humidity is always less than

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:18:37pm

re: #131 b_sharp

I kept hoping the cow would land on her, she was annoying as hell. I liked her better in the Lost Boys.

An Annoying HEROINE. They threw a a cow, a truck, a house, and a loaded Gasoline tanker at her and couldn't hurt her - or get her to shut up.

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_RememberTonyC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:18:49pm

If they figure out who threw the book at the President, I hope they throw the book at him/her.

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reine.de.tout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:19:38pm

re: #119 Romantic Heretic

After spending three weeks in Louisiana this last August I find myself looking forward to winter.

We always look forward to winter, after June/July/August.

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SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:20:31pm

re: #105 avanti

I need to keep my blood pressure down while surfing the web. My latest are web sites promoting burning the Koran and posting video's.
That's bad enough, but they openly mock General Petraus. A example of a thread about General's request to not give aid to the enemy by Koran burning:

"But I do have the action for it. We the People will force the issue right here and now. If peacefully exercising our unalienable rights on our own property here in our own homeland endangers you, then we will endanger you."

WTF, I thought Petraus was a hero on the right, but he tries to protect our troops and he's now under the bus ?

There's an element for whom supporting the troops is only important if it doesn't inconvenience you in any way.

I do understand the caution about people's speech being controlled by threats of reaction by religious fanatics a world away. I wasn't too keen when people went around saying that peacefully protesting the war in Iraq was giving fuel to jihadis.

But acting as though Petraeus is the bad guy here is not reasonable. He communicated his situation very clearly, and a lot of people have clearly decided that their person desire to act out is more important than hasbara for the country.

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goddamnedfrank Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:20:36pm

re: #126 marjoriemoon

His campaign was so incredibly bad. He hardly even had one. I think people who liked him were seriously disappointed in that. For what he is, he's not presidential material.

I don't think he actually wanted to win, I think it was performance art.

/noun/verb/$9.11

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:20:41pm

re: #138 _RememberTonyC

If they figure out who threw the book at the President, I hope they throw the book at him/her.

Quite Concur.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:20:46pm

re: #138 _RememberTonyC

If they figure out who threw the book at the President, I hope they throw the book at him/her.

Or make sure they get some more practice in. That was a horrible throw.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:21:26pm

re: #140 SanFranciscoZionist

There's an element for whom supporting the troops is only important if it doesn't inconvenience you in any way.

I do understand the caution about people's speech being controlled by threats of reaction by religious fanatics a world away. I wasn't too keen when people went around saying that peacefully protesting the war in Iraq was giving fuel to jihadis.

But acting as though Petraeus is the bad guy here is not reasonable. He communicated his situation very clearly, and a lot of people have clearly decided that their person desire to act out is more important than hasbara for the country.

Hasbara?

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Kragar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:21:29pm

re: #143 b_sharp

Or make sure they get some more practice in. That was a horrible throw.

Has Christie's location been accounted for?

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freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:21:41pm

The NYT delves into the ant-Fed portion of Tea Partyism, but pulls its punches:

From Tea Party Advocates, Anger at the Federal Reserve

There's a lot of nasty (including anti-semitism) in the anti-Fed crowd which the article ignores.

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NJDhockeyfan Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:21:41pm

Evening lizards!

My beloved Cowboys snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for the third time this year. [sigh]

How was everyone's weekend?

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:21:49pm

re: #139 reine.de.tout

We always look forward to winter, after June/July/August.

Your winters are probably like our fall, which is quite comfortable.

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SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:22:06pm

re: #117 Dark_Falcon

The Stalker Blog is promoting those assholes, devoting a whole thread to the topic. Here's a truly sick excerpt:

Utter hate and foolishness. This needs its own thread.

Oh, what shameless...feh.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:22:50pm

re: #133 Romantic Heretic

The heat in Louisiana was brutal. Rarely below 100F and 95% humidity. Brutal.

No wonder the LSU football team plays night games early in the season!

/Go Gamecocks!

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SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:23:17pm

re: #138 _RememberTonyC

If they figure out who threw the book at the President, I hope they throw the book at him/her.

I wish he'd done an elaborate duck, like Bush.

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Feline Emperor of the Conservative Tears Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:23:53pm

re: #116 reine.de.tout

Storm chasing, rather, not hunting.

In Soviet Union, on the steppes, storm chase you!

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Vicious Babushka Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:24:06pm

I watched that movie with Jennifer Aniston and the guy from 300. I give it two and a half stars out of five. Mildly entertaining for a Sunday evening.

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Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:24:07pm

re: #150 SteveC

No wonder the LSU football team plays night games early in the season!

/Go Gamecocks!

How 'bout that ol' ball coach, huh?

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SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:25:33pm

re: #144 Dark_Falcon

Hasbara?

That's what the Israelis call a sort of general diplomacy--making Israel look good, showing the positive things about the country to the rest of the world. It literally means 'explanation'.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:25:43pm

re: #147 NJDhockeyfanat to walk.

Evening lizards!

My beloved Cowboys snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for the third time this year. [sigh]

How was everyone's weekend?

Just finished Thanksgiving dinner and am now too fat to walk, so I waddled over to my leather recliner and laptop.

My biggest effort is when I groan in contentment.

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jordash1212 Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:25:48pm

At least it wasn't a shoe.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:25:58pm

re: #154 Aceofwhat?

How 'bout that ol' ball coach, huh?

I woke up with a sore throat and I wasn't even there! :)

Best line I have heard all weekend: "We turned all the furniture over!"

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Kragar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:26:10pm

re: #153 Alouette

I watched that movie with Jennifer Aniston and the guy from 300. I give it two and a half stars out of five. Mildly entertaining for a Sunday evening.

Watched Zulu and the Raid on Entebbe.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:26:35pm

re: #151 SanFranciscoZionist

I wish he'd done an elaborate duck, like Bush.

I once made a great lemon Duck.

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sod Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:26:38pm

Glad it didn't hit him, that would have left a bookmark.

Truly a sad chapter in American politics.

What a spineless thing to do.

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SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:26:49pm

re: #157 jordash1212

At least it wasn't a shoe.

There would have been a sort of continuity to it if it were.

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What, me worry? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:27:07pm

re: #130 Rightwingconspirator

I have a certain reluctance to ascribe campaign skills as leadership skills. I fear they are separate, and not often fairly distributed.

It can be a good indication how to organize people and get your message across, but not always. Guiliani, though, had nothing. Florida. That was it.

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Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:27:12pm

re: #161 sod

Glad it didn't hit him, that would have left a bookmark.

Truly a sad chapter in American politics.

What a spineless thing to do.

uncle

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jordash1212 Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:27:22pm

re: #162 SanFranciscoZionist

Indeed.

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Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:27:52pm

re: #111 HoosierHoops

Out & about this week.
Call if you like!
You have my number...

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Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:28:13pm

re: #162 SanFranciscoZionist

There would have been a sort of continuity to it if it were.

"honestly...who throws a shoe?"

sorry. been holding that in all night.

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Vicious Babushka Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:28:46pm

re: #157 jordash1212

At least it wasn't a shoe.

It should have been, then we could all say "the other shoe dropped"

/rimshot

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jordash1212 Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:29:41pm

re: #168 Alouette

And an echo of reality clamored down the hall.

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_RememberTonyC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:29:44pm

re: #164 Aceofwhat?

uncle

Time to turn the page?

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jaunte Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:29:48pm

re: #167 Aceofwhat?

"honestly...who throws a shoe?"

It's the act of a bootless tosser.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:30:02pm

re: #167 Aceofwhat?

"honestly...who throws a shoe?"

sorry. been holding that in all night.

A footwear flinger!

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NJDhockeyfan Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:30:47pm

re: #156 b_sharp

at to walk.

Just finished Thanksgiving dinner and am now too fat to walk, so I waddled over to my leather recliner and laptop.

My biggest effort is when I groan in contentment.

Did I sleep for 7 weeks last night?

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SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:30:59pm

I was very proud of Bush at the time. He showed great reflexes, and didn't panic or overreact to the situation. Very presidential.

I was less keen on the Secret Service. What the HELL happened there?

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SanFranciscoZionist Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:31:23pm

re: #173 NJDhockeyfan

Did I sleep for 7 weeks last night?

(Canadians. They have a weird calender. Just act like it's normal.)

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:31:38pm

re: #147 NJDhockeyfan

Evening lizards!

My beloved Cowboys snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for the third time this year. [sigh]

How was everyone's weekend?

The Bear won and the Packers lost, so that's good. The real surprise was the Lions. For once the Detroit Lions were on the winning side of a blowout; They picked up their first win of the season with a 44-6 routing of the Rams.

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NJDhockeyfan Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:32:07pm

re: #157 jordash1212

At least it wasn't a shoe.

or a grenade.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:32:15pm

re: #173 NJDhockeyfan

Did I sleep for 7 weeks last night?

You also missed the Macy's parade. Santa didn't call your name. :(

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pharmmajor Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:32:34pm

After months of right-wing Tea Partiers, it's nice to see Obama is attracting a more well-read class of protesters.

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reine.de.tout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:32:36pm

re: #148 b_sharp

Your winters are probably like our fall, which is quite comfortable.

Exactly.
Dec/Jan/Feb - average highs in the 60's, average lows in the 40's.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:32:45pm

re: #173 NJDhockeyfan

Did I sleep for 7 weeks last night?

Alternate universe.

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sod Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:32:58pm

re: #177 NJDhockeyfan

or a grenade.

Or a kindle.

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goddamnedfrank Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:33:02pm

re: #151 SanFranciscoZionist

I wish he'd done an elaborate duck, like Bush.

I kind of like the fact that he was completely oblivious as it sailed by on it's own poorly aimed trajectory. The smile on his face is priceless, also adding to the beautiful absurdity of the image is the fact that the book really does look like a bird in flight.

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Vicious Babushka Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:33:29pm

re: #173 NJDhockeyfan

Did I sleep for 7 weeks last night?

b_sharp is a canuck.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:33:44pm

re: #176 Dark_Falcon

The Bears won...

Anyone want to buy my Panthers season tickets?

Someone?

Anyone????

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Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:34:27pm

re: #185 SteveC

Anyone want to buy my Panthers season tickets?

Someone?

Anyone???

you bought Panthers season tickets??

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pharmmajor Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:34:32pm

re: #183 goddamnedfrank

I kind of like the fact that he was completely oblivious as it sailed by on it's own poorly aimed trajectory.

Paperback projectile performance is poor. (I love alliteration)

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freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:35:06pm

Into the ever-fraying social fabric of the UK the ID folk have set up shop:

Would you Adam and Eve it? Top scientists tell Scottish pupils: the Bible is true

A new creationist group that preaches the “scientific” theory of intelligent design has set up in Glasgow with the stated aim of promoting its beliefs to schools and colleges.

The Centre for Intelligent Design, headed by a Northern Irish professor of genetics, a vice-president of the Royal College of Physicians and a former school inspector, has already prepared the ground for a clash with authorities.

The group’s director, Dr Alastair Noble, told the Sunday Herald it was “inevitable” the debate would make its way into schools – even though the Scottish Government says teachers should not regard intelligent design as science.

“We are definitely not targeting schools, but that doesn’t mean to say we may not produce resources that go to schools,” Dr Noble said, adding that he had already been asked to speak in Scottish schools, and agreed to do so.

[... (paragraphs highlighting the religious background of those involved)]

Dr Noble denied the theory of intelligent design – that a universal engineer, or god, created the initial spark of life then used physical laws and natural selection to develop it – was religious.

[...]

The article writer also doesn't seem to be aware of ID's background, given the description in the article.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:35:41pm

re: #184 Alouette

b_sharp is a canuck.

Only on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays. The rest of the time I'm a Loonie.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:35:45pm

re: #185 SteveC

Anyone want to buy my Panthers season tickets?

Someone?

Anyone???

No. Who wants to see 4 losses? >:D

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:35:57pm

re: #186 Aceofwhat?

you bought Panthers season tickets??

I'm a wonderful friend with an excellent singing voice.

/Not the sharpest knife in the drawer, though.

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pharmmajor Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:36:34pm

re: #188 freetoken

Into the ever-fraying social fabric of the UK the ID folk have set up shop:

Would you Adam and Eve it? Top scientists tell Scottish pupils: the Bible is true

The article writer also doesn't seem to be aware of ID's background, given the description in the article.

Please tell me that these nuts are mocked and ridiculed when they try to spread their lies.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:37:54pm

re: #188 freetoken

Into the ever-fraying social fabric of the UK the ID folk have set up shop:

Would you Adam and Eve it? Top scientists tell Scottish pupils: the Bible is true

The article writer also doesn't seem to be aware of ID's background, given the description in the article.

Somebody warn Ice and Jimmah that the enlightenment is about to have the wool pulled over its eyes.

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NJDhockeyfan Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:38:02pm

re: #175 SanFranciscoZionist

(Canadians. They have a weird calender. Just act like it's normal.)

What do Canadians serve at Thanksgiving, grilled moose? Seal stew? Polar bear steaks?

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jaunte Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:38:14pm

re: #188 freetoken

I wonder if they're getting funding from the Discovery Institute folks.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:38:51pm

re: #192 pharmmajor

Please tell me that these nuts are mocked and ridiculed when they try to spread their lies.

Not a chance in hell.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:39:03pm

re: #193 b_sharp

Somebody warn Ice and Jimmah that the enlightenment is about to have the wool pulled over its eyes.

Where were you when the enlightenment went out?

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freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:39:06pm

re: #192 pharmmajor

Creationism is on the rise in the UK, it appears. Both the Christian and Muslim versions are being pushed hard. A major political battle is forming in the UK over what "private" schools teach, especially since state funding is involved.

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Vicious Babushka Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:39:09pm

re: #175 SanFranciscoZionist

(Canadians. They have a weird calender. Just act like it's normal.)

Yeah well, we Jews just celebrated our New Year, Atonement, and Tabernacles all in 3 weeks! (That's like Easter & Christmas all together)

Hanukkah is early this year.

Which reminds me, please buy stuff at the Zionist Mall! We have a nice selection of Ahava products at deep discount, and even a page for Christmas gifts.

I put in this shameless plug because this is a major source of income for me. I have not had a full-time contract for three years. (I used to work in the automotive industry)

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ClaudeMonet Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:39:30pm

re: #35 Killgore Trout

Neighborhood drama tonight. Fat lesbian neighbor has a prescription for medical weed. She took delivery of about a half dozen 8 foot tall plants recently (oddly delivered from a church van). My crazy pitbull owning nightmare neighbors befriended her then stole the plants. Assholes.

That is a low thing to do. Are the neighbors being prosecuted? If not, why not? And can she get some replacement weed, or is she limited to so much per month (week, etc.)?

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:39:47pm

re: #194 NJDhockeyfan

What do Canadians serve at Thanksgiving, grilled moose? Seal stew? Polar bear steaks?

Yes and yes. Polar bears are protected.

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Vicious Babushka Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:40:33pm

re: #194 NJDhockeyfan

What do Canadians serve at Thanksgiving, grilled moose? Seal stew? Polar bear steaks?

Wait for it...

....roast Canada goose.

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Dancing along the light of day Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:40:37pm

May you all have the best day of your life, so far tomorrow.
And repeat the best day experience the next day.
Goodnight.

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darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:40:43pm

49ers suck, y'all.

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freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:41:07pm

Uncommon Descent (an ID fount of wisdom...) has been crowing about it:

[Link: webcache.googleusercontent.com...]

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Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:41:19pm

re: #202 Alouette

Wait for it...

...roast Canada goose.

Thank God somebody is...they've been filling up the lower 48 with their poop at an extraordinary rate.

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NJDhockeyfan Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:41:58pm

re: #202 Alouette

Wait for it...

...roast Canada goose.

My mother told me they are taking over NJ and shitting on everything. I told her to shoot and eat them.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:42:12pm

re: #194 NJDhockeyfan

What do Canadians serve at Thanksgiving, grilled moose? Seal stew? Polar bear steaks?

Grilled moose is more a Palin Family specialty.

(It's actually Moose Chili.)

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:42:20pm

re: #186 Aceofwhat?

you bought Panthers season tickets??

I was able to sell them. I went to Williams Brice Stadium yesterday and held up a sign that said "Carolina Tickets for sale!"

/I can still drive through Columbia but I am not allowed to stop.

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Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:42:20pm

re: #204 darthstar

49ers suck, y'all.

yeah, i have that on in the background. i love singletary, but alex smith ≠ the answer at QB, i'm afraid...

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BongGhazi Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:42:50pm

re: #191 SteveC

I'm a wonderful friend with an excellent singing voice.

/Not the sharpest knife in the drawer, though.

I've got a couple friends who bought a half-interest in Patriots season tickets...and gave them up the year before the Pats won their first Super Bowl.

You Are Not Alone.

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NJDhockeyfan Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:43:08pm

re: #208 Dark_Falcon

Grilled moose is more a Palin Family specialty.

(It's actually Moose Chili.)

I would love to try Moose Chili.

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freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:43:36pm

The new "Centre" is touting a Behe visit to the UK:

[Link: www.c4id.org.uk...]

Looking at the scarce material at the new site, it looks like the Centre will be the standard creationist stuff.

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Aceofwhat? Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:43:52pm

re: #209 SteveC

I was able to sell them. I went to Williams Brice Stadium yesterday and held up a sign that said "Carolina Tickets for sale!"

/I can still drive through Columbia but I am not allowed to stop.

nice.

the panthers, like the browns, are one of those teams this year where i imagine the groundskeepers pulling a "Major League"...

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:44:03pm

re: #205 freetoken

Uncommon Descent (an ID fount of wisdom...) has been crowing about it:

[Link: webcache.googleusercontent.com...]

Uncommon Descent is a jolly band of idiots, completely unaware of their own stupidity, led by one of Canada's dimmest bulbs.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:44:29pm

re: #202 Alouette

Wait for it...

...roast Canada goose.

I have a friend who eats that. At least 1 of the geese he shoots each year becomes roast goose as the centerpiece for a family meal. He prepares the meat, but his mother cooks it.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:45:00pm

re: #211 BongCrodny

I've got a couple friends who bought a half-interest in Patriots season tickets...and gave them up the year before the Pats won their first Super Bowl.

You Are Not Alone.

My dad and uncle were visiting Myrtle Beach, SC in the early 1970's and were offered beachfront property for $10 per square foot.

They turned it down - too expensive!

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darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:45:24pm

re: #210 Aceofwhat?

yeah, i have that on in the background. i love singletary, but alex smith ≠ the answer at QB, i'm afraid...

What the hell do you expect from a Stanford grad? He should be in some venture capital firm by now. It's a good thing I don't like the 49ers...I'd be bummed instead of happy right now...and I'll be ecstatic if my Vikings win tomorrow night.

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freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:45:41pm

re: #215 b_sharp

On Dawkin's site a writer asked them about the connection to the DI:

In a telephone interview, Noble denies that the centre is a British branch of Discovery: "We are friends with Discovery and we talk to them, but we are not formally linked. We would be interested in developing links with Europe. We don't get money from America – it is funded from Britain. We don't have huge amounts of money. We will have a series of projects and will raise funds as and when needed."

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:45:54pm

re: #206 Aceofwhat?

Thank God somebody is...they've been filling up the lower 48 with their poop at an extraordinary rate.

We have a hill of it just east of the city.

The weeds love the stuff.

I have seen the sky covered by flocks of Canada and Snow Geese.

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mdey Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:45:54pm

Shrieking harpy was speaking in Philadelphia today. Maybe the thrower was one of her followers.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:49:58pm

re: #221 mdey

Shrieking harpy was speaking in Philadelphia today. Maybe the thrower was one of her followers.

If so, it'll be fun if it goes public. She'll go into one of her frothing fits, and those are kind of fun to watch.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:49:59pm

re: #219 freetoken

On Dawkin's site a writer asked them about the connection to the DI:

I bet they'll get money from Father Moonie.

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ClaudeMonet Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:49:59pm

re: #109 Aceofwhat?

I'm pretty sure it's in Ecclesiastes somewhere...

Lamentations for the a**hole neighbors if the rest of you administer a little much-needed street justice.

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Killgore Trout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:51:10pm

A Walk Down Denver's Reefer Row

Liveleak Video

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Gus Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:51:47pm

Howdy.

Well, the moron, Carl Paladino, strikes again.

New York (CNN) -- New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino criticized gays Sunday, saying he didn't want children "to be brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is an equally valid or successful option," compared to heterosexuality.

"It isn't," Paladino said at a stop in Brooklyn, New York.

A prepared version of his remarks obtained by CNN from New York affiliate NY1 said that "There is nothing to be proud of in being a dysfunctional homosexual," though Paladino did not wind up delivering that line.

"That's not how (God) created us," the prepared remarks continued, though Paladino did not say those words.

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darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:52:51pm

re: #221 mdey

Shrieking harpy was speaking in Philadelphia today. Maybe the thrower was one of her followers.

Since when did mumbling incoherently in a bus station count as "speaking" in a given city.

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ClaudeMonet Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:52:59pm

re: #121 SteveC

Old Lou Holtz joke:

Why is Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana? Many years ago a group of monks left New York City with intentions of opening a religious school on the west coast. One day they settled in for the night and woke up to find their wagons snowed in. "As soon as the snow melts, we'll move on," they decided, and they have been there ever since...

Perhaps it's funnier if delivered with Lou's lithp.

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Gus Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:53:14pm

re: #225 Killgore Trout

A Walk Down Denver's Reefer Row

[Video]

It's medicine.

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SteveC Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:53:20pm

Just about time to go. My wrist is healed but my hand is swollen and I can't close my fist, so another therapy session tomorrow.

The ER Doc in Houston told me it was NOT broken, but they put me in a splint to stabilize a sprain. Not a word said about keeping it elevated, no sling... and after bouncing my head off the floor, I was too stunned to ask. AFTER I got home 3 days later my local doc didn't like the way it looked and ordered more X-rays. A bone in my wrist was cracked.

I am sure hoping that those three days of not treating it as a break didn't mess my hand up permanently. :(

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Gus Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:53:31pm

re: #225 Killgore Trout

A Walk Down Denver's Reefer Row

[Video]

Fuck Westword.

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darthstar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:57:40pm

re: #231 Gus 802

Fuck Westword.

Hey...Yul Brynner was one of my favorite actors...even when he was playing an evil robot.

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Killgore Trout Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:57:59pm

I Did it My Way

Liveleak Video

Namaste, Y'all

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NJDhockeyfan Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:57:59pm

re: #230 SteveC

Just about time to go. My wrist is healed but my hand is swollen and I can't close my fist, so another therapy session tomorrow.

The ER Doc in Houston told me it was NOT broken, but they put me in a splint to stabilize a sprain. Not a word said about keeping it elevated, no sling... and after bouncing my head off the floor, I was too stunned to ask. AFTER I got home 3 days later my local doc didn't like the way it looked and ordered more X-rays. A bone in my wrist was cracked.

I am sure hoping that those three days of not treating it as a break didn't mess my hand up permanently. :(

When I smashed my skull in Tennessee I was rushed to a hospital close by. My wife told me after they took x-rays and saw my skull cracked & bleeding they almost killed me by giving me a blood thinner. She immediately had me sent to another hospital.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:58:27pm

re: #226 Gus 802

Howdy.

Well, the moron, Carl Paladino, strikes again.

Killgore posted than on the previous thread. But I'm glad you saw it. Paladino is a nasty one, I'll say that.

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ClaudeMonet Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:58:53pm

re: #147 NJDhockeyfan

Evening lizards!

My beloved Cowboys snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for the third time this year. [sigh]

How was everyone's weekend?

Bengals did likewise, turning a 7 point lead with 2:30 left into a loss in regulation (good), Reds got swept (better). Saw 2/3 of an incredible play this afternoon (had to leave early for my play rehearsal). Went to a nice party Friday. And your Cowgirls lost. My Steelers had a bye so they couldn't lose.

Not a bad weekend at all.

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Gus Sun, Oct 10, 2010 8:59:14pm

re: #232 darthstar

Hey...Yul Brynner was one of my favorite actors...even when he was playing an evil robot.

Right. But I'm talking about the fake little rag that was once a true alternative little paper for Denver. Now it's just a silly little magazine for tools.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:00:10pm

re: #234 NJDhockeyfan

When I smashed my skull in Tennessee I was rushed to a hospital close by. My wife told me after they took x-rays and saw my skull cracked & bleeding they almost killed me by giving me a blood thinner. She immediately had me sent to another hospital.

Smart, quick thinking woman.

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Amory Blaine Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:00:19pm

He looks like Randy from the Trailer Park Boys.

What book is it?

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Gus Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:00:57pm

re: #235 Dark_Falcon

Killgore posted than on the previous thread. But I'm glad you saw it. Paladino is a nasty one, I'll say that.

He's such an asshole.

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NJDhockeyfan Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:01:49pm

re: #238 b_sharp

Smart, quick thinking woman.

She's a nurse. If things were the other way I wouldn't have caught that.

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ClaudeMonet Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:07:00pm

re: #230 SteveC

Just about time to go. My wrist is healed but my hand is swollen and I can't close my fist, so another therapy session tomorrow.

The ER Doc in Houston told me it was NOT broken, but they put me in a splint to stabilize a sprain. Not a word said about keeping it elevated, no sling... and after bouncing my head off the floor, I was too stunned to ask. AFTER I got home 3 days later my local doc didn't like the way it looked and ordered more X-rays. A bone in my wrist was cracked.

I am sure hoping that those three days of not treating it as a break didn't mess my hand up permanently. :(

About 20 years ago, one of our local emergency rooms failed to properly diagnose a broken bone in my mother's foot. Once she got a competent radiologist to take and examine an X-ray, all was taken care of. No permanent damage--but she's never gone to that ER again.

Good luck with the wrist. It may take a while for your power hitting stroke to come back, so be patient.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:08:09pm

re: #242 ClaudeMonet

About 20 years ago, one of our local emergency rooms failed to properly diagnose a broken bone in my mother's foot. Once she got a competent radiologist to take and examine an X-ray, all was taken care of. No permanent damage--but she's never gone to that ER again.

Good luck with the wrist. It may take a while for your power hitting stroke to come back, so be patient.

It's always possible to learn to stroke with the other hand.

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Kragar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:10:00pm

re: #243 b_sharp

It's always possible to learn to stroke with the other hand.

It feels like a stranger then.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:10:42pm

re: #244 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

It feels like a stranger then.

Good point.

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Amory Blaine Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:11:23pm

Anyone know the name of the book. Maybe it's a manuscript?

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Gus Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:12:30pm

re: #246 Amory Blaine

Anyone know the name of the book. Maybe it's a manuscript?

Looks like a regular paper back book to me. You can see the bar code on the lower right.

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NJDhockeyfan Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:13:48pm

re: #246 Amory Blaine

Anyone know the name of the book. Maybe it's a manuscript?

Bob Woodward's Obama's Wars?

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KronoGhazi Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:13:50pm

It's probably Glenn Beck's book.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:13:51pm

re: #247 Gus 802

Looks like a regular paper back book to me. You can see the bar code on the lower right.

Fear of Flying.

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Amory Blaine Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:14:45pm

My Pet Goat?

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Daniel Ballard Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:19:20pm

re: #246 Amory Blaine

Anyone know the name of the book. Maybe it's a manuscript?

Just down the street from me they find TV & movie scripts just thrown into the parking lot. At MGM or Universal NBC. Writers hoping to be "discovered". Losers.

Maybe it was a policy draft from someone that wants Rahm's job.

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b_snark Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:20:30pm

G'night.

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Shiplord Kirel Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:26:06pm

re: #42 Floral Giraffe

LOL! You have weird neighbors. Your stories are funny!
I have, well, her husband calls her "Mrs. Kravits" next door.
I guess we all have weird neighbors!

Mine aren't any weirder than I am, which is not saying much come to think of it. The one on the right is a black doctor who collects Ku Klux Klan and other racist memorabilia. There is apparently a whole subculture of middle class black people who do this. He has some real prizes, too. One is a genuine Grand Dragon's robe from the Klan's heyday in the 1920s. It is embroidered silk of the finest quality, has a matching hood, and must have cost a fortune when it was made. It is in excellent condition, a shimmering red in color and very sinister looking indeed. He also has some rare items from the original Reconstruction era Klan, including a copy of their hand-book, the "Kloran."
He said he thought about answering the door in the Klan outfit on Halloween, then yanking off the hood, but has yet to work up the nerve to do it. Maybe this year.
The guy on the other side is a retired banker. He is 95 years old and still smokes Chesterfield cigarettes. I didn't even know they still made them, but they do.

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:27:25pm

re: #240 Gus 802

He's such an asshole.

The thing is, I don't think he's a fake. He's not like other politicos saying "Don't come near my family or else." When he makes threats, I think he really would carry them out. He scares me, because his anger is isn't fake and there is a capability for violence in that man. I really hope he does not win, as he'd be a nightmare. New York state would grind to a halt.

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goddamnedfrank Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:37:02pm

I think there's a weird subset of the population that just doesn't get books, they weren't designed to be burned or tossed.

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blueraven Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:37:35pm

re: #91 Killgore Trout

I'm embarrassed that I was such a fan of Rudy. Live and learn.

I think he was a good Mayor. He was terrific after 9/11, pulling the city together. But now...meh, he is just another partisan who talks the party line.
Its too bad really. I used to admire John McCain too.

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jordash1212 Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:43:52pm

re: #177 NJDhockeyfan

or a grenade.

That's just macabre. ;)

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:49:25pm

re: #256 goddamnedfrank

I think there's a weird subset of the population that just doesn't get books, they weren't designed to be burned or tossed.

Most people don't read enough of them anymore, is the problem.

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freetoken Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:53:47pm

re: #259 Dark_Falcon

Most people don't read enough of them anymore, is the problem.

Along that line:

Book futures

An article about the future bookless libraries, which may already be springing up at a campus near you:

Last month, the University of Texas at San Antonio announced it had built the world’s first bookless library. Its Applied Engineering and Technology Library offers access to 425,000 e-books and 18,000 e-journal subscriptions, and librarians say they’ve yet to hear a complaint from the 350-plus students and faculty who pass through its doors daily. “We’ve gotten no negative feedback,” says Krisellen Maloney, library dean at the University of Texas. “We looked at circulation rates, we looked at electronic resources, we looked at requests, and we decided that having the services was more important than the physical books.” She adds bluntly: “When we prioritized the needs, the books weren’t the priority.”

That can't be good for the academic book market.

Who needs books anymore?

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Dark_Falcon Sun, Oct 10, 2010 9:55:39pm

Goodnight, all.

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ClaudeMonet Sun, Oct 10, 2010 10:00:30pm

re: #260 freetoken

Along that line:

Book futures

That can't be good for the academic book market.

Who needs books anymore?

People who like the look and feel of a book.
People who don't want to have to depend on some electronic device to read a book.
People who like to read a book at their own pace.
People who like the serendipity of a library or bookstore.

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Kragar Sun, Oct 10, 2010 10:02:23pm

Teaching the kids poker. Step 1, keep my older girl from doing the "Oh yeah, uh huh" dance whenever she gets dealt a decent hand.

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laZardo Sun, Oct 10, 2010 10:09:06pm

I sense an image macro. Anyone wanna help me write a caption?

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Ben G. Hazi Sun, Oct 10, 2010 10:11:05pm

re: #226 Gus 802

Howdy.

Well, the moron, Carl Paladino, strikes again.

I'd love for Paladino to tell me that to my face, because I know my brother and his boyfriend sure as hell didn't choose to be gay....I'd coldcock the sonofabitch.

/stupid fundie asshole

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ClaudeMonet Sun, Oct 10, 2010 10:21:27pm

re: #265 talon_262

I'd love for Paladino to tell me that to my face, because I know my brother and his boyfriend sure as hell didn't choose to be gay...I'd coldcock the sonofabitch.

/stupid fundie asshole

Amen, brother!

As a theater person, I know an amazing number of gays, and most of them are non-threatening and non-flamboyant. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of them with problems, but in my non-scientific estimation at roughly the same percentages as their straight brethren.

Perhaps Mr. Paladino's problem is that he's not well-adjusted by any standards. We already know he's not content with one woman, maybe he's threatened by the prospect of anyone being content with their domestic situation.

Politically, I don't see how his stance can win him any votes. He already has the anti-gay vote. Maybe he's just being an a**hole.

BTW, Paladino isn't a "fundie". No, he makes a big deal of his Catholicism; in fact, he took his out-of-wedlock kid to meet the Pope!

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ozbloke Sun, Oct 10, 2010 11:07:25pm

re: #225 Killgore Trout

A Walk Down Denver's Reefer Row

[Video]

That makes me feel sick....

Think they could help me out?

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boredtechindenver Sun, Oct 10, 2010 11:18:07pm

re: #237 Gus 802

I knew the writing was on the wall when the Editor became one of "Dick Chancre's" stable of people he could call early in the morning to talk about anything, and she (the editor) would agree with him even on his birtherism kicks. And when Robin Chotzinoff left.

True story, I spent a night getting drunk with Buster Snyder at a gig for Robin Chotzinoff's band, at the old Longhorn Saloon. He was already off the force, and the father of a high school classmate. Chotz and her then hubby even sat at the table during set breaks.

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daliarose Mon, Oct 11, 2010 1:33:44am

Am I missing something?

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William of Orange Mon, Oct 11, 2010 11:09:15am

No, no, no!!!

This is an angel, coming tokiss him!! ;-)

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