Election 2010, Thread Two

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I wonder what brand of champagne they’re drinking tonight at John Birch Society headquarters?

They really are the comeback story of the last two years. Not long ago, associations with the Birchers would have been the political kiss of death. Now they’re everywhere in the GOP.

The resurrection of the John Birch Society is one measure of the extremist takeover of the GOP — a resurgence that just happens to coincide with the election of our first African American president. Coincidence?

As I write this, the race in West Virginia is being called for Democrat Joe Manchin — excellent news, because his opponent, John Raese, is the very model of the modern anti-science Republican.

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1 CapeCoddah  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:38:07pm

Good evening, folks.

2 Kilroy01  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:38:09pm

The Senate isn't going Republican now.

3 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:38:50pm

Hey " really grumpy big dog Johnson "

If you come over to this thread, do you think Pot is more dangerous than Beer?

4 TheAntichrist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:38:56pm

At least Rand Paul will be good for some laughs the next 6 years...

5 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:39:26pm

Kinda wonder why the media hasn't been talking about the AZ Governor's race. Chalk up one for the ladies.

6 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:39:35pm

Finally called the Indiana 8th. Republican pickup by 20 pts.

7 Winny Spencer  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:40:15pm

re: #4 TheAntichrist

At least Rand Paul will be good for some laughs the next 6 years...

And we still don't know if there will be a Senator Angle.

8 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:40:35pm

Manchin holds WV.

9 wrenchwench  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:41:20pm

re: #5 rwmofo

Kinda wonder why the media hasn't been talking about the AZ Governor's race. Chalk up one for the ladies.

She's no lady.

NM is going to have a woman governor, either Diane Denish (D) or Susana Martinez (R).

10 Basho  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:41:34pm

If the John Birch Society can make a comeback, triceratops aren't far behind..

11 Jeff In Ohio  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:41:59pm

re: #9 wrenchwench

She's no lady.

NM is going to have a woman governor, either Diane Denish (D) or Susana Martinez (R).

Be fair, corporate stooges an be ladies too.

12 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:42:32pm

re: #7 Winny Spencer

And we still don't know if there will be a Senator Angle.

She lost.

13 Eclectic Infidel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:42:53pm

re: #10 Basho

If the John Birch Society can make a comeback, triceratops aren't far behind..

Paleocons?

14 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:43:06pm

Who's leading for 2nd place in FL, Meek or Crist?

15 Basho  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:43:25pm

re: #13 eclectic infidel

LMAO :)

16 Winny Spencer  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:43:44pm

re: #12 Gus 802

She lost.

That was the other crazy one. :)

17 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:43:48pm

Oh - and the West Virginia Democratic senate candidate is very very very bluedoggish/Conservative.

big tents FTW

18 wrenchwench  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:43:49pm

re: #11 Jeff In Ohio

Be fair, corporate stooges an be ladies too.

I draw the line at lying about beheadings.

19 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:44:06pm

The women are kicking ass tonight. The voters in NH pulled the lever for Senator-Elect Kelly Ayotte.

20 Amory Blaine  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:44:18pm

re: #10 Basho

If the John Birch Society can make a comeback, triceratops aren't far behind..

Won't they be riding them?

21 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:44:24pm

Repost from downstairs:

Yes indeed there is about half of America that knows better.

There is also a whole state of Texas that has some small islands of civilization in it, but it is still Texas. Then there is the rest of the South and large potions of the Midwest and all the people of Kentucky who willfully voted for a man who hates civil rights, because the durn gubmint shouldn't interfere with the rights of racists to discriminate. Then there is Nevada - G-d help us.

America has a giant split between educated and utterly ignorant, and it is less and less along racial lines, but rather along the lines of the dumbest, most hateful, fearful and ignorant whites getting power. Their corporate masters throw them simple wedge issues to feel superior about as bones, while legislation that makes the rich richer, and the poor poorer gets passed - even to the obvious detriment of the deluded base.

22 Velvet Elvis  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:44:25pm

Blanche Lincoln is out, a DINO is replaced with a republican.

23 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:44:38pm

re: #12 Gus 802

She lost.

How sure of this are we?

24 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:45:19pm

Grayson lost and another pick up in VA.

25 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:45:34pm

re: #16 Winny Spencer

That was the other crazy one. :)

I know you mean O'Donnell, but that could be virtually any of the GOP candidates.

26 Winny Spencer  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:45:40pm

re: #23 jamesfirecat

I think he must mean O'Donnell. The polls haven't closed yet in Nevada.

27 bratwurst  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:45:44pm

re: #23 jamesfirecat

How sure of this are we?

Not at all. Polls are still open there!

28 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:46:40pm

re: #22 Conservative Moonbat

Blanche Lincoln is out, a DINO is replaced with a republican.

Lawrence O'Donnell just tore a strip of the primary challenge she had - she was solidly pro choice and helped get the Healthcare Bill out of committee.

I would rather she won. Far rather she won.

29 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:47:16pm

re: #23 jamesfirecat

How sure of this are we?

That's how it's being called. Rove already commented:

Rove: Christine O'Donnell's loss is 'a lesson'

“It gave me no pleasure to say that she was unlikely to win,” he said. “But this again provides a lesson. This is a candidate who was right on the issues, but who had mishandled a series of questions brought up by the press.”

30 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:47:28pm

SC elects a female Governor. These chicks are piling on tonight.

31 Killgore Trout  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:48:28pm

Thankfully the economic crisis is easing and the Fed can still act with a deadlocked/shutdown government. I suspect the Republicans may start thinking about what they're going to do. I'm sure they'll waste a lot of time investigating Obama but hopefully they'll have enough sense to not crash the economy. If they do their gains will be short lived.

32 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:48:39pm

re: #17 wozzablog

Oh - and the West Virginia Democratic senate candidate is very very very bluedoggish/Conservative.

big tents FTW

In WV the Dems have a real problem that their base is union coal miners. Union coal miners don't want to hear about how coal wrecks the environment or how AGW will kill them and crash the economy so there won't be any coal jobs anyway. They don't want to hear about how mountain top removal destroy the state either.

Socially, while they have an inbred and well justified hatred of management, they are also pretty thoroughly conservative Christian.

Any Dem from there will have to be so close to red, we shall call him or her purple.

The miners are little different in values than other republicans really. I got mine they say, f you. They however are not on the control end of that stick, so through the union, they are Dems - barely.

33 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:48:46pm

re: #28 wozzablog

Lawrence O'Donnell just tore a strip of the primary challenge she had - she was solidly pro choice and helped get the Healthcare Bill out of committee.

I would rather she won. Far rather she won.

That vote cost her the race. A lot of that going around tonight.

34 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:48:59pm

re: #29 Gus 802

That's how it's being called. Rove already commented:

Rove: Christine O'Donnell's loss is 'a lesson'

“It gave me no pleasure to say that she was unlikely to win,” he said. “But this again provides a lesson. This is a candidate who was right on the issues, but who had mishandled a series of questions brought up by the press.”

Dear Karl Rove

what fucking issues????????????


Yours.............

35 Tigger2005  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:49:02pm

Holy crap, it's a robot.

[Link: pulse.yahoo.com...]

36 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:49:14pm

re: #22 Conservative Moonbat

Blanche Lincoln is out, a DINO is replaced with a republican.

A small, fairly rural state lost the Chairman of the Ag Committee which will be felt for awhile.
I was annoyed with Blanche, but i still voted for her.

37 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:49:32pm

re: #29 Gus 802

That's how it's being called. Rove already commented:

Rove: Christine O'Donnell's loss is 'a lesson'

Except that this started with "And we still don't know if there will be a Senator Angle."

So I thought you guys knew more about the Nevada race than I did...

38 Barflytom  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:50:00pm

re: #21 LudwigVanQuixote

Repost from downstairs:

Yes indeed there is about half of America that knows better.

There is also a whole state of Texas that has some small islands of civilization in it, but it is still Texas. Then there is the rest of the South and large potions of the Midwest and all the people of Kentucky who willfully voted for a man who hates civil rights, because the durn gubmint shouldn't interfere with the rights of racists to discriminate. Then there is Nevada - G-d help us.

America has a giant split between educated and utterly ignorant, and it is less and less along racial lines, but rather along the lines of the dumbest, most hateful, fearful and ignorant whites getting power. Their corporate masters throw them simple wedge issues to feel superior about as bones, while legislation that makes the rich richer, and the poor poorer gets passed - even to the obvious detriment of the deluded base.

Too bad for you liberals that you can't elect a new populace then.
Aren't you making an argument for a less powerful Federal government ?

There's a fairly clear geographical split between you sophisticated lefties and us unwashed, backward conservatives, so why not let states have a greater say in their own governance, instead of trying to impose uniform policies on the whole country ?

39 wrenchwench  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:50:23pm

re: #35 Tigger2005

Holy crap, it's a robot.

[Link: pulse.yahoo.com...]

You're giving me deja vu.

40 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:50:25pm

re: #33 RogueOne

That vote cost her the race. A lot of that going around tonight.

Yes. Curse those people wanting to get people out of emergency rooms and into structured healthcare plans.

Damn them all to hell.

41 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:50:43pm

re: #34 wozzablog

Dear Karl Rove

what fucking issues???

Yours...

The usual. Anti-abortion, anti-gay, anti-science, anti-AGW, anti-health care and pro-tax cuts*!

*For the rich.

42 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:50:58pm

re: #19 rwmofo

The women are kicking ass tonight. The voters in NH pulled the lever for Senator-Elect Kelly Ayotte.

Is she a Grizzle Mama...whatever that is...

43 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:51:09pm

re: #38 Barflytom

Too bad for you liberals that you can't elect a new populace then.
Aren't you making an argument for a less powerful Federal government ?

There's a fairly clear geographical split between you sophisticated lefties and us unwashed, backward conservatives, so why not let states have a greater say in their own governance, instead of trying to impose uniform policies on the whole country ?

STATES RIGHTS!

44 Bipartite Gnomenclature  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:51:20pm

re: #3 jamesfirecat

Hey " really grumpy big dog Johnson "

If you come over to this thread, do you think Pot is more dangerous than Beer?

Alcohol is the most dangerous when everything is considered.

45 Tigger2005  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:51:33pm

re: #39 wrenchwench

You're giving me deja vu.

It's cool, though. A little creepy too...

46 Velvet Elvis  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:52:13pm

re: #36 webevintage

A small, fairly rural state lost the Chairman of the Ag Committee which will be felt for awhile.
I was annoyed with Blanche, but i still voted for her.

I would have too. I've spent the past week making calls for Jim Cooper.

47 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:52:16pm

Perriello, another HCR vote, goes down in VA.

48 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:52:21pm

re: #30 rwmofo

SC elects a female Governor. These chicks are piling on tonight.

If McAdams can't pull it off in Alaska, I hope Murkowski continues that trend just to see Palin's reaction to a woman she trashed biting her in the ass.

49 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:52:48pm

Marsha Blackburn, R Tn -

we must now repeal the healthcare bill.

50 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:53:04pm

re: #38 Barflytom

There's a fairly clear geographical split between you sophisticated lefties and us unwashed, backward conservatives,

Oh, stuff it.

51 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:53:05pm

re: #40 wozzablog

Yes. Curse those people wanting to get people out of emergency rooms and into structured healthcare plans.

Damn them all to hell.

Yeah, they did it because they care. How can people not see that?

52 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:53:06pm

re: #31 Killgore Trout

Thankfully the economic crisis is easing and the Fed can still act with a deadlocked/shutdown government. I suspect the Republicans may start thinking about what they're going to do. I'm sure they'll waste a lot of time investigating Obama but hopefully they'll have enough sense to not crash the economy. If they do their gains will be short lived.

I'm a little more optimistic. If the House leadership in the next congress doesn't try to go bipartisan, they deserve two years and no more. And why investigate Obama? For what? I've heard nothing in our secret meetings over which there should be an investigation.

53 Amory Blaine  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:53:11pm

re: #38 Barflytom

Too bad for you liberals that you can't elect a new populace then.
Aren't you making an argument for a less powerful Federal government ?

There's a fairly clear geographical split between you sophisticated lefties and us unwashed, backward conservatives, so why not let states have a greater say in their own governance, instead of trying to impose uniform policies on the whole country ?

Won't the sweeping in of the GOP now and in 2012 bear your argument out? Why didn't the GOP answer this once and for all when they controlled the WH and Congress?

54 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:53:28pm

re: #38 Barflytom

Hello sock! How are you doing tonight? By which of your multiple personalities shall I address you as?

As to electing a new populace, I know it hurts uneducated, semi-literate, deluded, racist fools who couldn't pass high-school to remind them that they have no worthwhile ideas and that their asinine ramblings are mark them as worthless people as well - but then again, it is the truth.

55 Decatur Deb  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:53:44pm

re: #38 Barflytom

Too bad for you liberals that you can't elect a new populace then.
Aren't you making an argument for a less powerful Federal government ?

There's a fairly clear geographical split between you sophisticated lefties and us unwashed, backward conservatives, so why not let states have a greater say in their own governance, instead of trying to impose uniform policies on the whole country ?

Because, like many Americans, I've lived in a half-dozen states and a few foreign countries and could give a shit less about states' rights.

56 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:53:51pm

re: #51 RogueOne

Yeah, they did it because they care. How can people not see that?

The outright lies about death panels, etc, maybe?

57 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:54:32pm

re: #53 Amory Blaine

It's a game they like to play (see Gov. Rick Perry of Texas as an example).

58 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:54:43pm

Marsha Blackburn - cut across the board

no medicare cuts, no social security cuts, no defence cuts, no homeland cuts.

59 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:54:58pm

re: #49 wozzablog

Marsha Blackburn, R Tn -

we must now repeal the healthcare bill.

that woman makes me crazy....

60 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:55:00pm

re: #44 b_sharp

Alcohol is the most dangerous when everything is considered.

(large graphic)

61 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:55:04pm

re: #56 wozzablog

The outright lies about death panels, etc, maybe?

or how it was going to cut the deficit and save jobs? Nooo, wait, my favorite was "if you like your insurance, you'll be able to keep it, no problem!".

62 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:55:13pm

Polls don't close for 2 hours, in California.
Too early to tell on the races & Prop. 19
*waves hi*

63 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:55:27pm

Marsha Blackburn, Stepford Wife.

64 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:55:36pm

re: #38 Barflytom

Too bad for you liberals that you can't elect a new populace then.
Aren't you making an argument for a less powerful Federal government ?

There's a fairly clear geographical split between you sophisticated lefties and us unwashed, backward conservatives, so why not let states have a greater say in their own governance, instead of trying to impose uniform policies on the whole country ?


You mean like christians trying to impose their beliefs on the entire country?

I'll take Science over religion any day.

65 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:56:14pm

re: #58 wozzablog

Marsha Blackburn - cut across the board

no medicare cuts, no social security cuts, no defence cuts, no homeland cuts.

Oh well of course defense spending in not discretionary spending...OMG aaarrrrggghhhh

66 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:56:46pm

re: #42 webevintage

Is she a Grizzle Mama...whatever that is...

I honestly don't know. I just think it's cool to let a few more chicks drive. They tend to see things sometimes that we guys missed.

67 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:56:52pm

re: #61 RogueOne

or how it was going to cut the deficit and save jobs? Nooo, wait, my favorite was "if you like your insurance, you'll be able to keep it, no problem!".

Have you not been able to keep your insurance?

68 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:56:57pm

re: #38 Barflytom

Too bad for you liberals that you can't elect a new populace then.
Aren't you making an argument for a less powerful Federal government ?

There's a fairly clear geographical split between you sophisticated lefties and us unwashed, backward conservatives, so why not let states have a greater say in their own governance, instead of trying to impose uniform policies on the whole country ?

You know. If you're going to start referring to people here as "you liberals" and making all sorts of generalizations then I think it's game to start referring to other people here as "you conservatives" along with the associated sweeping generalizations.

So, you're the spokesman for conservatives at LGF?

69 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:57:00pm

re: #59 webevintage

that woman makes me crazy...

ugh. vapid does not begin to even cover it.

"i would be happy to sit down with you and discuss this........."

hang on - you are sitting there discussing it. You just have no answers other than to revoke the healthcare coverage of 30+ million americans and extend the tax cuts to those making over 250,000 a year.

70 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:57:52pm

re: #64 CarleeCork

You mean like christians trying to impose their beliefs on the entire country?

I'll take Science over religion any day.

He's also cranky that I am from the part of the country that whupped his part of the country when push came to shove.

It would be worse this time too.

So many in the Army aren't white, and the North has all the physicists...

Good luck to skeeter when he gets into his tactical thong and manly tactical face paint only to face people who have tanks and jets and such...

71 Ericus58  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:58:05pm

re: #68 Gus 802

You know. If you're going to start referring to people here as "you liberals" and making all sorts of generalizations then I think it's game to start referring to other people here as "you conservatives" along with the associated sweeping generalizations.

So, you're the spokesman for conservatives at LGF?

Bah. Hardly.

72 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:58:28pm

Yes, the CONS get two years to 'fix' the mess and then the people will switch back to DEMS. Can't wait to see Princess Palin run against President Obama.

73 Barflytom  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:58:34pm

re: #54 LudwigVanQuixote

Hello sock! How are you doing tonight? By which of your multiple personalities shall I address you as?

As to electing a new populace, I know it hurts uneducated, semi-literate, deluded, racist fools who couldn't pass high-school to remind them that they have no worthwhile ideas and that their asinine ramblings are mark them as worthless people as well - but then again, it is the truth.


I forgot to mention how much more polite you liberals are as well.

"Worthless people" ?

74 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:58:35pm

re: #70 LudwigVanQuixote

He's also cranky that I am from the part of the country that whupped his part of the country when push came to shove.

It would be worse this time too.

So many in the Army aren't white, and the North has all the physicists...

Good luck to skeeter when he gets into his tactical thong and manly tactical face paint only to face people who have tanks and jets and such...

LOL

75 simoom  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:58:50pm

Some random guy wearing a NBP pin was spotted near a polling place today. Naturally the local FOX affiliate rushed on scene to report this very important news:

"New Black Panther Seen at Polling Place!!11!"

Fox 29 News ran into a New Black Panther Party member outside as the same Philadelphia polling place where voter intimidation was reported two years ago. He was handing out a sample ballot for the Democrats.

The man was seen outside the polling place in North Philadelphia was wearing a pin that indicated his party affiliation, along with a black hat, sunglasses and leather coat.

We spoke with the man briefly ( see video to the left) and asked him why he was standing in front of the poll doors. His response was, "no comment."

We then asked him if he was at the polls representing the New Black Panther Party and if his panther label button was a symbol of the party. We received no answer.

76 Bipartite Gnomenclature  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:58:51pm

What are the numbers so far? How many seats have the Reps gained?

77 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:58:53pm

re: #71 Ericus58

Bah. Hardly.

I know. I was being facetious.

78 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:59:00pm

re: #67 jamesfirecat

Have you not been able to keep your insurance?

So far but even though I get my insurance through one of the largest companies on the planet there's no guarantee that they're going to keep offering it unless they get a waiver like some of the other large corporations.

79 Fenris  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:59:01pm

On the bright side, the future antics of the JBS might jog our collective memory of why we booted them in the first place.

80 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:59:45pm

re: #76 b_sharp

What are the numbers so far? How many seats have the Reps gained?

103

81 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 5:59:57pm

re: #78 RogueOne

So far but even though I get my insurance through one of the largest companies on the planet there's no guarantee that they're going to keep offering it unless they get a waiver like some of the other large corporations.

What's causing them to stop offering it?

82 Fenris  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:00:11pm

re: #76 b_sharp

I'm keeping a watch on CNN Election Center.

83 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:00:12pm

re: #63 Charles

Marsha Blackburn, Stepford Wife.

Whoa! She's 58?

84 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:00:30pm

re: #62 Floral Giraffe

Polls don't close for 2 hours, in California.
Too early to tell on the races & Prop. 19
*waves hi*

*Waving back*

85 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:00:35pm

re: #77 Gus 802

I know. I was being facetious.

You can call me "you conservative" if you want. I didn't vote straight party ticket today at all... but "you conservative" would still generally cover most instances.

86 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:00:55pm

re: #68 Gus 802

You know. If you're going to start referring to people here as "you liberals" and making all sorts of generalizations then I think it's game to start referring to other people here as "you conservatives" along with the associated sweeping generalizations.

So, you're the spokesman for conservatives at LGF?

Please, he's managed 93 whole comments since 2005.

Don't debate with one of the few socks someone like TFK or Ironfist or Coldwarrior has.

Just remind them that they don't have the senate, which they might have gotten if not for running teabags all over the place, and can't really impose their agenda.

Also remind them that owinging large guns does not mean owning a large penis or having a chance to use it.

87 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:01:13pm

re: #77 Gus 802

I know. I was being facetious.

"facetious"? Sounds foreign.

88 MittDoesNotCompute  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:01:23pm

As I replied to Charles downstairs on his post that became this thread:

And it pisses me off, for all of William F. Buckley's hard work has well and truly been swept under the rug by the TPers and the spineless, feckless GOP leadership.

The only saving grace of the possibility of the GOP making major gains tonight is that they'll most likely fuck it all up in time for the 2012 elections, where it really counts. In the interim, however, we're pretty much boned...

89 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:01:39pm

re: #87 RogueOne

"facetious"? Sounds foreign.

sounds like shit to me.

90 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:01:51pm

re: #87 RogueOne

"facetious"? Sounds foreign.

Sounds dirty if you ask me.

91 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:02:03pm

re: #87 RogueOne

"facetious"? Sounds foreign.

It's French!

92 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:02:14pm

John Thune, running unopposed, wins! Shocker!

93 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:02:21pm

re: #3 jamesfirecat

Hey " really grumpy big dog Johnson "

If you come over to this thread, do you think Pot is more dangerous than Beer?

I'd say that it depends on what you are doing, and how much you've consumed of either. It's a question that really has a relativity to it. My friend who suffered the memory loss smoked about a quarter ounce every three days, for around 30 years. Which is something on the order of 50-plus pounds, mostly of very high-grade stuff.

I can do the math, at least.

94 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:03:08pm

Wisconsin - too close to call.

Russ is a good guy - i hope he gets it.

Pennsylvaia - too close to call
Illinois - too close to call

95 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:03:08pm

re: #68 Gus 802

You know. If you're going to start referring to people here as "you liberals" and making all sorts of generalizations then I think it's game to start referring to other people here as "you conservatives" along with the associated sweeping generalizations.

So, you're the spokesman for conservatives at LGF?

Go ahead. Call me a conservative. I don't know if it will make me feel better, but at least there won't be any confusion.

96 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:03:21pm

re: #93 really grumpy big dog Johnson

I'd say that it depends on what you are doing, and how much you've consumed of either. It's a question that really has a relativity to it. My friend who suffered the memory loss smoked about a quarter ounce every three days, for around 30 years. Which is something on the order of 50-plus pounds, mostly of very high-grade stuff.

I can do the math, at least.

Good for you.

That's one example.

Do you know anyone who has gotten cancer from eating pot brownies?

97 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:03:47pm

re: #72 CarleeCork

Yes, the CONS get two years to 'fix' the mess and then the people will switch back to DEMS. Can't wait to see Princess Palin run against President Obama.

Don't rule out Mrs Clinton.

98 Digital Display  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:03:53pm

Good Evening Lizards!

99 Amory Blaine  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:04:21pm

re: #94 wozzablog

Russ got my vote today.

100 Fenris  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:04:38pm

I'll be sniffing around in a few hours. Now time for some Dirty Jobs.

Appears the LaRouche loon running in my district isn't getting in.

101 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:04:41pm

re: #73 Barflytom

I forgot to mention how much more polite you liberals are as well.

"Worthless people" ?

Yes, ignorant, hateful racists are worthless. In fact, you have a negative value to America as you tear down her values, destroy her founding principles and liberties and deny science. Your economic policies based on raping whomever you can always go too far for your corporate masters and lead to crashes, like the SnL crisis or Enron or the deregulation and mismanagement leading to the problems in the gulf or the deaths caused by the clean air act of 2005, or the Wall street crash for that matter - so that is a disaster too.

Then there is the fact that you morons have the literacy of swineherds and are so stupid you think Sarah Palin is smart.

So actually worthless is not correct. You have negative worth to this nation.

102 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:04:57pm

That's the ballgame as far as the House is concerned. MSNBC is calling it for the GOP.

Great. 2 years of investigations, subpoenas and the attempted impeachment of President Obama to look forward to.

103 Winny Spencer  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:05:05pm

re: #91 Gus 802

It's French!

Like so much of the English language.

104 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:05:12pm

I sent a lot of letters to Feingold when I lived in WI. I hope that he loses BIG.

105 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:05:23pm

I do wonder how things might have been different if there were more Blue Dogs in the House.

106 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:05:50pm

re: #88 talon_262

As I replied to Charles downstairs on his post that became this thread:

Leadership and the GOP has been an oxymoron for quite some time now.

107 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:05:55pm

re: #102 Merryweather

That's the ballgame as far as the House is concerned. MSNBC is calling it for the GOP.

Great. 2 years of investigations, subpoenas and the attempted impeachment of President Obama to look forward to.

don't forget tax cuts for the richest, anti-choice riders on just about every bill, the repeal of healthcare................

108 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:06pm

re: #104 wee fury

I sent a lot of letters to Feingold when I lived in WI. I hope that he loses BIG.

But, I don't live in WI anymore. So, disregard my post.

109 Romantic Heretic  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:07pm

In case you need it, here's BBC's live coverage.

110 Decatur Deb  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:08pm

re: #100 fenrisdesigns

I'll be sniffing around in a few hours. Now time for some Dirty Jobs.

Appears the LaRouche loon running in my district isn't getting in.

Was that the female nominal Dem? Scratch one more from the anti-nominees.

111 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:16pm

re: #76 b_sharp

What are the numbers so far? How many seats have the Reps gained?

Better ask the Speaker. She looks happy and is predicting Democrat victory.

112 zoogoo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:16pm

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113 Ericus58  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:28pm

re: #77 Gus 802

I know. I was being facetious.

Oh, I know. The reply was to you but it was meant for another... I was piggy-backing.

I'm soo tired of people not using their minds.
Be a free thinker, not just repeat TP's. Don't be tied to just one mindset. Be smart and agile enough to discern. Come to your own conclusions and not be part of a hive.

Welcome to LGF.

114 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:32pm

So... did anyone vote for someone or some issue that in the past they wouldn't have ever considered... but after spending time on LGF, you changed your opinion and reconsidered your position?

115 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:36pm

re: #5 rwmofo

Kinda wonder why the media hasn't been talking about the AZ Governor's race. Chalk up one for the ladies.

Much to talk about? It looks like Brewer is secure.

116 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:37pm

Rand Paul - we have a message from Kentucky "we've come to take our government back".................

oh good grief.

117 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:39pm

re: #102 Merryweather

That's the ballgame as far as the House is concerned. MSNBC is calling it for the GOP.

Great. 2 years of investigations, subpoenas and the attempted impeachment of President Obama to look forward to.

If they do that they can kiss 2012 goodbye.

118 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:39pm

re: #103 Winny Spencer

Like so much of the English language.

English doesn't so much borrow from other languages as it follows them into dark alleys at night, hits them over the head with a lead pipe and ruffles through their pockets for loose participles....

119 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:46pm

re: #96 jamesfirecat

Good for you.

That's one example.

Do you know anyone who has gotten cancer from eating pot brownies?

Do you know anyone who's gotten cancer from breathing air? Why ask an unanswerable question? What's the point?

120 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:06:59pm

re: #107 wozzablog

don't forget tax cuts for the richest, anti-choice riders on just about every bill, the repeal of healthcare...

Without the Senate it would go nowhere. Even if they did take the Senate tonight they'd be looking a a presidential veto.

121 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:04pm

re: #102 Merryweather

That's the ballgame as far as the House is concerned. MSNBC is calling it for the GOP.

Great. 2 years of investigations, subpoenas and the attempted impeachment of President Obama to look forward to.


Wonderful, that means the Dems will be back in charge in 2012 and we get FOUR more years of President Obama!

122 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:22pm

re: #107 wozzablog

don't forget tax cuts for the richest, anti-choice riders on just about every bill, the repeal of healthcare...

They may try and repeal it but they're only gonna make it more popular/themselves look stupider in the process....

123 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:24pm

re: #112 zoogoo

Did you write that all by yourself?

124 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:27pm

re: #112 zoogoo

Dumb.

125 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:29pm

re: #112 zoogoo

huh?

126 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:36pm

re: #112 zoogoo

Hi Rodent!

So are you claiming to be Hispanic tonight or white like your beloved actual Nazi Pinochet?

127 bratwurst  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:44pm

Boy, the sock drawer is going to get aired out tonight!

128 redbird250  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:52pm

re: #102 Merryweather

Youtube Video

...still the Whitehouse and senate

129 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:55pm

re: #119 really grumpy big dog Johnson

Do you know anyone who's gotten cancer from breathing air? Why ask an unanswerable question? What's the point?

You can get cancer from drinking beer.

Nicotene causes cancer.

THC doesn't cause cancer.

130 Barflytom  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:07:56pm

re: #101 LudwigVanQuixote

Yes, ignorant, hateful racists are worthless. In fact, you have a negative value to America as you tear down her values, destroy her founding principles and liberties and deny science. Your economic policies based on raping whomever you can always go too far for your corporate masters and lead to crashes, like the SnL crisis or Enron or the deregulation and mismanagement leading to the problems in the gulf or the deaths caused by the clean air act of 2005, or the Wall street crash for that matter - so that is a disaster too.

Then there is the fact that you morons have the literacy of swineherds and are so stupid you think Sarah Palin is smart.

So actually worthless is not correct. You have negative worth to this nation.

May I suggest you go for a beer and calm down old chap ?

That's what I'm doing - time to have a bit of a gloat at some of my leftie drinking buddies.

131 Decatur Deb  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:03pm

re: #112 zoogoo

Other than that, how do you like it here?

132 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:04pm

re: #112 zoogoo

Don't quote the troll, folks!

133 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:08pm

re: #112 zoogoo

You've had a couple of weeks to think, and that's the big post? Sad.

134 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:09pm

The first nut surfaces.

135 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:15pm

HA.

Rand Paul think the GOP cares about PAYGO.

He's crazier than i thought.

136 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:28pm

So Rand Paul is all "OMG! I am going to take over the Senate because I kept a Republican seat Republican".....

137 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:29pm

re: #112 zoogoo

What's up Nazi scum!

Marco Rubio won and he's the type of Hispanic you fear. He's not one of you little La Raza slaves. he's knows his heritage and spits in the face of racists like you. You are no Jews, You're a Neo-Nazis pretending to be one. Your no Scientist, you're just a Science teacher. get ready for a bad night, it's the beginning of the end of the progressive movement, You are your Islamic buddies will be left in the ash heap of history. Just as your Nazi ancestors were destroyed, so will you be! Just leave to Canada already, you low life inbred trash!

Charles, How does it feel to have no influence! Rubio and Paul won. You're a midget and not a factor!

Fuck you Nazi Racist scumbags!

Piss off.

You don't the people in here, you don't know what they believe and you don't know a damn thing about the LGF community, Jerk.

And FYI, I'm a conservative- clearly far more so than you are.

138 Amory Blaine  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:32pm

re: #120 Gus 802

Without the Senate it would go nowhere. Even if they did take the Senate tonight they'd be looking a a presidential veto.

Yep. Which is why I'm anticipating House investigations.

139 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:35pm

re: #130 Barflytom

May I suggest you go for a beer and calm down old chap ?

That's what I'm doing - time to have a bit of a gloat at some of my leftie drinking buddies.

Where are you from? Geographically?

140 Romantic Heretic  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:42pm

re: #103 Winny Spencer

Like so much of the English language.

English is a language that mugs other languages in dark alleys and goes through their pockets for spare vocabulary.

141 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:47pm

re: #119 really grumpy big dog Johnson

Do you know anyone who's gotten cancer from breathing air? Why ask an unanswerable question? What's the point?

By the way I asked my question to once again point out, the fact that you know one person who ruined their life with pot does not mean it is more dangerous on average than Beer....

142 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:08:56pm

re: #116 wozzablog

Rand Paul - we have a message from Kentucky "we've come to take our government back"...

oh good grief.


How far back, that's the question? I'd rather go forward.

143 Eclectic Infidel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:09:10pm

re: #119 really grumpy big dog Johnson

Do you know anyone who's gotten cancer from breathing air? Why ask an unanswerable question? What's the point?

Well, there is that question of yours dealing with intravenous use of thc.

144 lostlakehiker  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:09:12pm

re: #21 LudwigVanQuixote

Repost from downstairs:

Yes indeed there is about half of America that knows better.

There is also a whole state of Texas that has some small islands of civilization in it, but it is still Texas. Then there is the rest of the South and large potions of the Midwest and all the people of Kentucky who willfully voted for a man who hates civil rights, because the durn gubmint shouldn't interfere with the rights of racists to discriminate. Then there is Nevada - G-d help us.

America has a giant split between educated and utterly ignorant, and it is less and less along racial lines, but rather along the lines of the dumbest, most hateful, fearful and ignorant whites getting power. Their corporate masters throw them simple wedge issues to feel superior about as bones, while legislation that makes the rich richer, and the poor poorer gets passed - even to the obvious detriment of the deluded base.

In a technical sense, this is simply not true that white Republicans are massively dumber than white Democrats. A careful look at NAEP scores, which are broken down by race and by state, will establish that the NE is well educated and liberal, the south, not so well educated and conservative. But there it breaks down. What about the midwest? What about Texas? What about California, which is very liberal and whose K-12 education is faltering?

What about the fact that union workers are almost entirely in the Democratic camp, most especially, workers in jobs that have a reputation of posing little cognitive challenge?

(And yes, there's the other side of the story; Academe is almost exclusively Democrat too.)

There's plenty of dumb to go around. Dumb positions on this or that issue tilt to one party or the other, because for any difference of opinion, one side is right and the other is wrong. But the Democrats are not right across the board. They, too, have positions that are objectively a bad fit to the evidence of history and science.

If it were ever to dawn on Republicans that being Lord and Master of the Earth is nice and all but it's more fun if you don't burn down your Earth, and that evolution is as firmly established a scientific fact as gravity, they'd be back in the running for less ignorant party.

I'm holding my breath. Any minute now----


///

145 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:09:28pm

re: #94 wozzablog

Wisconsin - too close to call.

Russ is a good guy - i hope he gets it.

Pennsylvaia - too close to call
Illinois - too close to call

I do like Russ...have voted for him in the past despite being much more conservative than him. But he's toast. Too bad--he was one of the very few honest pols from either party.

146 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:09:31pm

re: #112 zoogoo

Registered since: Apr 22, 2010 at 6:55 pm
No. of comments posted: 1

Entertaining!

147 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:09:38pm

re: #102 Merryweather

That's the ballgame as far as the House is concerned. MSNBC is calling it for the GOP.

Great. 2 years of investigations, subpoenas and the attempted impeachment of President Obama to look forward to.

Just curious. Impeach the President for what?

148 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:10:00pm

Notice the random capitalization? That was either Rick Martinez or Marc Donato.

149 William Barnett-Lewis  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:10:01pm

re: #112 zoogoo

Sad little child talking to a mirror.

150 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:10:17pm

re: #142 CarleeCork

How far back, that's the question? I'd rather go forward.

South Carolina, 1863

151 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:10:17pm

re: #129 jamesfirecat

You can get cancer from drinking beer.

Nicotene causes cancer.

THC doesn't cause cancer.

The NIH believes that a link between smoking marijuana and cancer is likely. Whether or not it's THC that causes it seems irrelevant in light of their view.

152 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:10:28pm

hahahahaha
Someone yelled "Aqua Buddha" at the Rand Paul victory speech and then NBC cut back to Brian Williams.

153 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:10:36pm

re: #23 jamesfirecat

How sure of this are we?

NY Times has nothing in Nevada yet.

154 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:11:03pm

re: #117 researchok

That's the one silver lining to that cloud. But God, the next 2 years are going to be painful. Nothing is going to get done. Aside from that bleak scenario, any bills that do get written and pass the House will either die in the Senate or be vetoed by Obama.

155 ozbloke  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:11:05pm

re: #139 Walter L. Newton

Check your email.

156 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:11:16pm

re: #143 eclectic infidel

Well, there is that question of yours dealing with intravenous use of thc.

That's because I wanted to reply exactly as on-topic as the question about alcohol was regarding legalization of marijuana.

157 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:11:29pm

re: #146 negativ

Registered since: Apr 22, 2010 at 6:55 pm
No. of comments posted: 1

Entertaining!

That guy really pissed me off. I can't even begin to count the ways.

158 Killgore Trout  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:11:31pm

re: #147 rwmofo

Just curious. Impeach the President for what?

I suspect they'll start with the Black Panthers thing but they can just randomly pick something from Glenn Beck's chalkboard. Maybe secret collusion with George Soros or something. It doesn't really matter.

159 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:11:34pm

re: #147 rwmofo

Just curious. Impeach the President for what?

Being a secrete muslim and lieing under oath about his reiligon when he swore on a Bible!

160 Barflytom  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:11:34pm

re: #139 Walter L. Newton

Where are you from? Geographically?

Wales, originally.
I'm the token Brit in the local bar here. (Florida).

161 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:11:55pm

re: #104 wee fury

I sent a lot of letters to Feingold when I lived in WI. I hope that he loses BIG.

Heh....agree on the politics, but he really is an honorable guy and it is a loss for the Senate to lose him. Johnson ran a good campaign and focused on fiscal issues where I agree with him.

162 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:12:29pm

re: #156 really grumpy big dog Johnson

That's because I wanted to reply exactly as on-topic as the question about alcohol was regarding legalization of marijuana.

Substances are made legal or illegal in this country based on how dangerous they are.

If substance A is more dangerous than substance B but B is legal and A not, then clearly we're doing something wrong...

163 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:12:40pm

re: #134 Charles

The first nut surfaces.

We have two actually unless they are the same sockmaster.

I'm curious how long you will let them post droppings in their ohh so scary sock attack.

Because you know... having the lower house and not the senate or the presidency is "mandate" in stalker ville.

Are you ready to capitulate and admit under the weight of their calling us Nazis - when they actually in the case of the Rodent are genocidal fascist supporting real live Nazi scum - because of the brilliance of their masterful attacks yet?

Charles, I hate to break it to you, but the stalkers, don't like you. They don't like me either, and they think we aren't like cool or anything.

I don't know how I will live with it. Could you help me there buddy? After all, you are so much stronger than me and I need your protection from their brilliant arguments and insults that have cowed me. Just the sheer volume of their massive attack is scaring me Charles. What should I do?

164 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:12:49pm

The proprietor of another blog I read frequently posts full email headers and IP addresses of hate-mailers and shitposters. Sometimes, hilarity ensues.

165 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:12:58pm

re: #115 SanFranciscoZionist

Much to talk about? It looks like Brewer is secure.

I honestly didn't know she was running until, like, yesterday. I'm serious. How the hell did the media just decide NOT to cover this race? They covered several other "secure" races. She's definitely been in the news for other reasons.

166 Eclectic Infidel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:12:59pm

re: #156 really grumpy big dog Johnson

That's because I wanted to reply exactly as on-topic as the question about alcohol was regarding legalization of marijuana.

I got that but you understand that people bring up alcohol when discussing marijuana because alcohol is already legal with a host of medical problems attached to it already, right?

167 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:13:10pm

re: #152 webevintage

hahahahaha
Someone yelled "Aqua Buddha" at the Rand Paul victory speech and then NBC cut back to Brian Williams.

or DEATH TO LIBERALS...not sure...

168 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:13:15pm

re: #154 Merryweather

That's the one silver lining to that cloud. But God, the next 2 years are going to be painful. Nothing is going to get done. Aside from that bleak scenario, any bills that do get written and pass the House will either die in the Senate or be vetoed by Obama.


Never fear, Obama is smarter than you think. He will find ways of dealing with their kind!

169 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:13:18pm

re: #137 researchok

That is certainly and without a doubt the Rodent. Don't quote it before CJ deletes it.

170 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:13:25pm

re: #160 Barflytom

Wales, originally.
I'm the token Brit in the local bar here. (Florida).

"bit of a gloat" gave you away.

171 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:13:28pm

re: #159 jamesfirecat

Being a secrete muslim and lieing under oath about his reiligon when he swore on a Bible!

I hope Issa is reigned in. Going after Obama like that would be a waste of time.

172 MittDoesNotCompute  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:14:00pm

re: #112 zoogoo

Decided to shoot your wad all at once, instead of dribbling it all about?

/piss off, wanker...enjoy your (latest) ban

173 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:14:29pm

re: #26 Winny Spencer

I think he must mean O'Donnell. The polls haven't closed yet in Nevada.

Yep. Coons is at 57% of the vote.

174 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:14:53pm

re: #155 ozbloke

Check your email.

I will... my ISP has a really strong spam gauntlet for your email to get through... so, the first time you email me can take hours, really, and I have the ability to manage filters myself on the server if I want... so, I'll respond as soon as I get it.

175 Barflytom  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:15:02pm

re: #170 Walter L. Newton

"bit of a gloat" gave you away.

Yes, my career as an undercover spy for the redcoats has never really gone very far !

176 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:15:12pm

re: #163 LudwigVanQuixote

We have two actually unless they are the same sockmaster.

I'm curious how long you will let them post droppings in their ohh so scary sock attack.

Because you know... having the lower house and not the senate or the presidency is "mandate" in stalker ville.

Are you ready to capitulate and admit under the weight of their calling us Nazis - when they actually in the case of the Rodent are genocidal fascist supporting real live Nazi scum - because of the brilliance of their masterful attacks yet?

Charles, I hate to break it to you, but the stalkers, don't like you. They don't like me either, and they think we aren't like cool or anything.

I don't know how I will live with it. Could you help me there buddy? After all, you are so much stronger than me and I need your protection from their brilliant arguments and insults that have cowed me. Just the sheer volume of their massive attack is scaring me Charles. What should I do?

I feel your pain. It's so stressful to click one button and block the stalkers. Sometimes I don't know how I carry on. And yet, I do.

177 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:15:41pm

This is so weird... the people who were ahead in the polls are winning. Whats up with that?

178 bratwurst  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:16:20pm

re: #165 rwmofo

I honestly didn't know she was running until, like, yesterday. I'm serious. How the hell did the media just decide NOT to cover this race?

What are you talking about? Here she is being covered on the Today Show!

Youtube Video
179 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:16:30pm

HA.

Rand Paul's commitment to reigning in debt will be under pressure when the United States Debt Ceiling comes up for a vote - very soon.

If he fillibusters that - or if it does not pass, it's game over - period for everyone.

180 Killgore Trout  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:16:31pm

re: #177 brookly red

This is so weird... the people who were ahead in the polls are winning. Whats up with that?

Acorn is stealin' the 'lection!

181 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:17:07pm

re: #177 brookly red

This is so weird... the people who were ahead in the polls are winning. Whats up with that?

Are you serious?

182 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:17:07pm

re: #169 LudwigVanQuixote

That is certainly and without a doubt the Rodent. Don't quote it before CJ deletes it.

You know LVQ, you and I disagree on a whole lot. And probably agree on even more.

This whole Arabization of American politics disgusts me to no end. Wanting to kill or disenfranchise your political rivals is not how we do things.

When they piss on you, they piss on me- and that is just outrageous. I suspect you feel the same way.

183 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:17:08pm

re: #144 lostlakehiker

Dude, I like your posts, but sometimes, prima fascia data needs to be examined prima fascia. If you are voting for someone like Rand Paul, O'Donnell, or Angle you are prima fascia an idiot or just evil.

If you think that W. Bush, Sarah Palin, Hannity or Beck is smart, you are prima fascia a moron.

The data speak for themselves.

184 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:17:31pm

re: #30 rwmofo

SC elects a female Governor. These chicks are piling on tonight.

NYTimes says that Sheheen is at 52.6. Not sure Haley's a sure thing.

185 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:17:49pm

re: #162 jamesfirecat

Substances are made legal or illegal in this country based on how dangerous they are.

If substance A is more dangerous than substance B but B is legal and A not, then clearly we're doing something wrong...

There are enormous societal pressures that have developed along with the massive industries of alcohol and tobacco which basically make the full ban of those substances impossible. In spite of very much money spent on education and making those products safer they still kill many lives every single year.

We'll never stop people from killing themselves. The best we can do is protect others as best as possible. Treating marijuana as a schedule 1 drug was ridiculously stupid, but it probably has some relationship to the fact that marijuana use once upon a time was primarily focused within the latino immigrant community. This country has a really bad track record with racism, and I've experienced some of its ugly effects first hand, even though I'm not personally in anybody's preferred minority group for targeted diminishment.

186 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:18:00pm

re: #147 rwmofo

Take your pick. Anything from ACORN to the Black Panthers to healthcare reform, which half these idiots labelled 'tyranny'. Look at the reaction to the total non-story that was the Sestak affair - Darrell Issa said it was impeachable, and he's already promised endless investigations into everything the WH has done the last two years. Michelle Bachmann (R-Mars) called for the House to do nothing but issue subpoenas. They are dying to impeach Obama.

187 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:18:12pm

re: #180 Killgore Trout

Acorn is stealin' the 'lection!

I thought it was the eevil Soros!

188 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:18:35pm

re: #179 wozzablog

HA.

Rand Paul's commitment to reigning in debt will be under pressure when the United States Debt Ceiling comes up for a vote - very soon.

If he fillibusters that - or if it does not pass, it's game over - period for everyone.

Whoever in the house votes to raise the debt ceiling, again, is gone in 2012.

189 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:18:41pm

re: #163 LudwigVanQuixote

We have two actually unless they are the same sockmaster.

I'm curious how long you will let them post droppings in their ohh so scary sock attack.

Because you know... having the lower house and not the senate or the presidency is "mandate" in stalker ville.

Are you ready to capitulate and admit under the weight of their calling us Nazis - when they actually in the case of the Rodent are genocidal fascist supporting real live Nazi scum - because of the brilliance of their masterful attacks yet?

Charles, I hate to break it to you, but the stalkers, don't like you. They don't like me either, and they think we aren't like cool or anything.

I don't know how I will live with it. Could you help me there buddy? After all, you are so much stronger than me and I need your protection from their brilliant arguments and insults that have cowed me. Just the sheer volume of their massive attack is scaring me Charles. What should I do?

Now you know how the Israelis feel.

Literally.

190 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:19:08pm

re: #184 SanFranciscoZionist

NYTimes says that Sheheen is at 52.6. Not sure Haley's a sure thing.

OMG, I though you said Shehan... time for new glasses.

191 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:19:30pm

Rick Perry announced his fuckin' new book tonight, and is apparently selling it to supporters at the campaign HQ.

192 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:19:37pm

re: #185 really grumpy big dog Johnson

There are enormous societal pressures that have developed along with the massive industries of alcohol and tobacco which basically make the full ban of those substances impossible. In spite of very much money spent on education and making those products safer they still kill many lives every single year.

We'll never stop people from killing themselves. The best we can do is protect others as best as possible. Treating marijuana as a schedule 1 drug was ridiculously stupid, but it probably has some relationship to the fact that marijuana use once upon a time was primarily focused within the latino immigrant community. This country has a really bad track record with racism, and I've experienced some of its ugly effects first hand, even though I'm not personally in anybody's preferred minority group for targeted diminishment.

So we should just accept the hypocrisy of America's drug policy because the corporations want us to?

193 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:19:45pm

re: #189 researchok

Now you know how the Israelis feel.

Literally.

You forget how Jewish I am and how many friends and family are there.

194 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:19:46pm

re: #188 RogueOne

Whoever in the house votes to raise the debt ceiling, again, is gone in 2012.

The consequences for not raising the debt ceiling are worse than shutting down the government - and much much worse for the economy than passing healthcare.

195 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:19:57pm

re: #158 Killgore Trout

I suspect they'll start with the Black Panthers thing but they can just randomly pick something from Glenn Beck's chalkboard. Maybe secret collusion with George Soros or something. It doesn't really matter.

Well, if they go down that road, they deserve to lose their elections in 2012. I really hope they start talking about fiscal responsibility and the things that are at the top of the list across the political spectrum. Investigating the President is a road to disaster. I'd like to think some of the younger guys (Cantor and Ross come to mind) know better.

196 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:20:26pm

re: #191 negativ

Rick Perry announced his fuckin' new book tonight, and is apparently selling it to supporters at the campaign HQ.

I think that's what Jerry Brown would classify as being a whore.

197 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:20:41pm

re: #192 jamesfirecat

So we should just accept the hypocrisy of America's drug policy because the corporations want us to?

Go ahead and fix it. I'm sure it will be a snap. Just because a constitutional amendment didn't work doesn't mean that somebody can't do better.

198 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:21:10pm

re: #194 wozzablog

The consequences for not raising the debt ceiling are worse than shutting down the government - and much much worse for the economy than passing healthcare.

For most of the rest of the world economy, too.

199 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:21:11pm

re: #197 really grumpy big dog Johnson

Go ahead and fix it. I'm sure it will be a snap. Just because a constitutional amendment didn't work doesn't mean that somebody can't do better.

So you'd support my efforts to try and legalize Marijuana?

200 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:21:40pm

re: #199 jamesfirecat

So you'd support my efforts to try and legalize Marijuana?

Two different things. Sorry.

201 Amory Blaine  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:21:41pm

re: #194 wozzablog

The consequences for not raising the debt ceiling are worse than shutting down the government - and much much worse for the economy than passing healthcare.

I for one am getting sick of their fiscal hypocrisy. Either cut spending, and reduce the debt or STFU.

202 Digital Display  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:21:52pm

I wonder what next sock will come along tonight and call somebody a Nazi..Disgusting..

203 Timmeh  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:21:55pm

Only 17% of precincts reporting but Joe Sestak is actually leading Pat Toomey 58-42.

204 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:21:59pm

Back later...

205 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:22:02pm

re: #194 wozzablog

The consequences for not raising the debt ceiling are worse than shutting down the government - and much much worse for the economy than passing healthcare.

Either they find a way to cut spending or they get tossed. I don't understand after what we've seen in the electorate for almost 6 years now how that the message could be any more clear.

206 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:22:14pm

re: #183 LudwigVanQuixote

Dude, I like your posts, but sometimes, prima fascia data needs to be examined prima fascia.

Now don't go bringing dermatology into this.

///

couldn't resist

207 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:22:14pm

Sup?
What did I miss?

208 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:22:15pm

re: #198 jaunte

For most of the rest of the world economy, too.

If the US defaults on it's debts - and the GOP causes that to happen.........well, it is one of the few things i actually can not bear to think about.

209 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:22:34pm

re: #61 RogueOne

or how it was going to cut the deficit and save jobs? Nooo, wait, my favorite was "if you like your insurance, you'll be able to keep it, no problem!".

That was in error?

210 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:23:00pm

re: #207 Varek Raith

Sup?
What did I miss?

I'm waiting for them to call the house over so I can go back to watching toons.

211 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:23:18pm

re: #201 Amory Blaine

I for one am getting sick of their fiscal hypocrisy. Either cut spending, and reduce the debt or STFU.

Structured debt reduction is a great thing - it's the only way forward, but defaulting on the Debt is not the way to do it.

212 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:23:26pm

re: #207 Varek Raith

Sup?
What did I miss?

much quieter that I would have thought...

213 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:23:27pm

I've intercepted seven sock puppet attempts so far tonight.

214 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:23:33pm

Praise the Lord! Oklahoma has saved us all from the dire threat of living under Sharia Law and speaking in foreign tongues!

215 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:23:38pm

re: #193 LudwigVanQuixote

You forget how Jewish I am and how many friends and family are there.

I didn't forget- I just wanted you to know I recognize the incline.

See my 182.

That asshole really set me off. I don't know why- I mean, it isn't as if this is new, but still, stupid really begins to wear one down, you know?

216 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:24:01pm

re: #200 really grumpy big dog Johnson

Two different things. Sorry.

So you'd support my efforts to try an illegalize Tobacco and beer?

217 Bob Dillon  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:24:09pm

re: #210 RogueOne

I'm waiting for them to call the house over so I can go back to watching toons.

House is over - the witch is dead.

218 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:24:13pm

re: #214 Merryweather

Sacre bleu!

219 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:24:55pm

re: #217 Bobibutu

House is over - the witch is dead.

I never did like '13.'

220 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:25:02pm

re: #85 Walter L. Newton

I didn't vote straight party ticket today at all...

I mostly did. The Republicans here in Texas have proven that they're crazy, and the Libertarians aren't much better. I voted Democratic pretty much straight down the line unless there wasn't a Dem in a race. If there was a Green, I tossed my vote their way. If it came down to a Republican vs. a Libertarian (which happened twice on my ballot), I ignored it entirely.

Sure, Bill White will likely lose tonight, but at least my conscience is clear. I voted the way I wanted to, and didn't give any support at all to the GOP. In the past, I might have glanced at a Republican candidate for a particular local or state office, but after the last two years, I'll be damned if I do that again anytime soon.

221 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:25:03pm

re: #209 SanFranciscoZionist

That was in error?

For the time being, but there's no guarantee:
[Link: www.usatoday.com...]

222 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:25:03pm

re: #76 b_sharp

What are the numbers so far? How many seats have the Reps gained?

Up eight seats in the House and one in the Senate so far. The night is young.

223 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:25:15pm

re: #216 jamesfirecat

So you'd support my efforts to try an illegalize Tobacco and beer?

step back from my beer mister, this is the only warning you get...

224 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:25:21pm

BTW for those who read about my kitty issues....Master Chief came home today minus the cone collar, very hungry with a few missing stitches.
I'm not going to say he is A-OK, but he is home and alive.
We will go to the Vet Tomorrow...they were closed by the time he showed up at the door demanding to be let in.

225 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:25:34pm

re: #178 bratwurst

What are you talking about? Here she is being covered on the Today Show!


[Video]

Heh. Oh yeah. The brain fart. I forgot about that. Still it seems like the media hasn't been talking about this race the last few weeks.

226 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:26:13pm

re: #224 webevintage

Oh fantastic! Enjoy the feeling, its great when they do come back...

227 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:26:13pm

re: #224 webevintage

BTW for those who read about my kitty issues...Master Chief came home today minus the cone collar, very hungry with a few missing stitches.
I'm not going to say he is A-OK, but he is home and alive.
We will go to the Vet Tomorrow...they were closed by the time he showed up at the door demanding to be let in.

:)
Awesome name, too!

228 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:26:40pm

Have they called the B. Frank race yet?

229 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:26:47pm

re: #221 RogueOne

For the time being, but there's no guarantee:
[Link: www.usatoday.com...]

Then feel free to start calling it a lie as soon as it is no longer true.

Until then please don't call the truth a lie....

230 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:26:54pm

re: #205 RogueOne

Either they find a way to cut spending or they get tossed. I don't understand after what we've seen in the electorate for almost 6 years now how that the message could be any more clear.

Ironically, that cutting could possibly happen during the "lame duck" session where outgoing officials can cast the politically impossible vote. Entitlements have to be cut in order to make any dent on the budget--can't do that and win reelection.

231 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:27:08pm

re: #224 webevintage

That's good to hear. I'm glad he made it home.

He'll be a fussy kitty for a while because they'll probably replace the stitches and the cone, but having him home safe and alive is what counts more. :)

232 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:27:39pm

Barney Frank kept his seat.

233 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:27:49pm

re: #220 Lidane

I mostly did. The Republicans here in Texas have proven that they're crazy, and the Libertarians aren't much better. I voted Democratic pretty much straight down the line unless there wasn't a Dem in a race. If there was a Green, I tossed my vote their way. If it came down to a Republican vs. a Libertarian (which happened twice on my ballot), I ignored it entirely.

Sure, Bill White will likely lose tonight, but at least my conscience is clear. I voted the way I wanted to, and didn't give any support at all to the GOP. In the past, I might have glanced at a Republican candidate for a particular local or state office, but after the last two years, I'll be damned if I do that again anytime soon.

Well... I'm in Colorado... and there was no way I was going to vote for Tancredo... and the stupid "personhood" issue was a limp attempt at putting a wrench in legal abortions... and a few minor places on the ballot got my bipartisan consideration...

234 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:27:54pm

So, to continue the soap opera from last night--*

I called the girl's mom today. She was aware of the drama, as were the boys' parents. I guess they've taken him to see a therapist for evaluation already.

The young lady's father has called a "time out" on them seeing each other. The young man wants to know for how long.

If it were Mr. EmmmieG, the answer would be until Hell Freezes Over, but this isn't our family, and at least the Dad is doing something to protect his daughter.

She did understand that I was just calling to be sure she knew, and we had a nice chat. Well, as nice as could be while discussing something unhappy like this.

*It involves a friend of my daughter's whose boyfriend won't let her break up and is threatening to kill himself if she does.

235 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:28:01pm

re: #231 Lidane

That's good to hear. I'm glad he made it home.

He'll be a fussy kitty for a while because they'll probably replace the stitches and the cone, but having him home safe and alive is what counts more. :)

Kitty will have revenge for that.
Watch you back!

236 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:28:04pm

re: #112 zoogoo

Hi, Rodan.

Bye, Rodan.

237 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:28:09pm

Sanity tip

Watch the BBC coverage. You are far less likely to bang your head. Facepalms will leave no marks. You may even be able to sleep later.

238 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:28:10pm

re: #232 wee fury

Barney Frank kept his seat.

good. *sits back to watch heads asplode*

239 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:28:19pm

re: #231 Lidane

That's good to hear. I'm glad he made it home.

He'll be a fussy kitty for a while because they'll probably replace the stitches and the cone, but having him home safe and alive is what counts more. :)

He's already pissed at me since I made him a new collar out of card stock paper.
Evil eye and all that.

240 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:28:28pm

Blogosphere Authority Index -- LGF is #13 in "Conservative" blogs, a classification which fills me with ironic amusement.

241 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:28:33pm

WAPO: Andrew Cuomo (D) defeats Carl Paladino (R) in New York gubernatorial race

242 ozbloke  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:28:56pm

re: #224 webevintage

BTW for those who read about my kitty issues...Master Chief came home today minus the cone collar, very hungry with a few missing stitches.
I'm not going to say he is A-OK, but he is home and alive.
We will go to the Vet Tomorrow...they were closed by the time he showed up at the door demanding to be let in.

Great to hear, bet the kids are pleased too...

243 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:29:13pm

re: #229 jamesfirecat

Then feel free to start calling it a lie as soon as it is no longer true.

Until then please don't call the truth a lie...

You go ahead and wait. I called BS when they were spouting about it for 18 months. Without the waivers we'd see 30+ large corporations toss their health care plans out the window.

244 Killgore Trout  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:29:20pm

re: #224 webevintage

BTW for those who read about my kitty issues...Master Chief came home today minus the cone collar, very hungry with a few missing stitches.
I'm not going to say he is A-OK, but he is home and alive.
We will go to the Vet Tomorrow...they were closed by the time he showed up at the door demanding to be let in.

Hooray!

245 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:29:42pm

Freedomworks guy is being hauled over the coles by Lawrence O'Donnell.

His weaksauce is weak.

246 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:29:57pm

re: #243 RogueOne

You go ahead and wait. I called BS when they were spouting about it for 18 months. Without the waivers we'd see 30+ large corporations toss their health care plans out the window.

and then their employees could go into the exchanges and get better coverage for less cost.

247 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:30:01pm

re: #230 BryanS

Ironically, that cutting could possibly happen during the "lame duck" session where outgoing officials can cast the politically impossible vote. Entitlements have to be cut in order to make any dent on the budget--can't do that and win reelection.

They won't get anything done until the new members get sworn in.

248 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:30:05pm

re: #243 RogueOne

You go ahead and wait. I called BS when they were spouting about it for 18 months. Without the waivers we'd see 30+ large corporations toss their health care plans out the window.

What has "Obamacare" done that has made these companies need to toss out their healthcare plans?

249 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:30:07pm

re: #241 researchok

WAPO: Andrew Cuomo (D) defeats Carl Paladino (R) in New York gubernatorial race

250 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:30:24pm

re: #243 RogueOne

You go ahead and wait. I called BS when they were spouting about it for 18 months. Without the waivers we'd see 30+ large corporations toss their health care plans out the window.

No surprise.
They already do their damnedest to keep employees off their own HC plans.

251 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:30:27pm

re: #233 Walter L. Newton

Well... I'm in Colorado... and there was no way I was going to vote for Tancredo... and the stupid "personhood" issue was a limp attempt at putting a wrench in legal abortions... and a few minor places on the ballot got my bipartisan consideration...

Tancredo is a bang-the-drum anti immigrant tool. I can't stand that guy.

252 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:30:43pm

re: #247 RogueOne

They won't get anything done until once the new members get sworn in.

253 Killgore Trout  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:30:44pm

re: #240 Charles

Blogosphere Authority Index -- LGF is #13 in "Conservative" blogs, a classification which fills me with ironic amusement.

Ha!

254 Decatur Deb  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:31:06pm

re: #234 EmmmieG

Shakespeare isn't as much fun when it's done in Little, Tiny, Theatre.

255 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:31:13pm

re: #240 Charles

Blogosphere Authority Index -- LGF is #13 in "Conservative" blogs, a classification which fills me with ironic amusement.

Clearly, a premature Prop 19 victory party was celebrated and a good time was had by all.

256 zackbagen  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:31:29pm

Any bets on how the markets will react tomorrow?

257 rwmofo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:31:29pm

re: #186 Merryweather

Take your pick. Anything from ACORN to the Black Panthers to healthcare reform, which half these idiots labelled 'tyranny'. Look at the reaction to the total non-story that was the Sestak affair - Darrell Issa said it was impeachable, and he's already promised endless investigations into everything the WH has done the last two years. Michelle Bachmann (R-Mars) called for the House to do nothing but issue subpoenas. They are dying to impeach Obama.

Well I hope not. I've voted Republican all my adult life, but shit like this is where I part ways with these clowns. I can't think of anything over which the President has come close to being considered for impeachment. My view is that impeachment should only be considered for something illegal in which the President was actively involved and is provable.

258 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:31:46pm

Damn, Rubio is having a hell of a night. Not only did he win his race but CNN just said he won a 3 way.

259 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:32:02pm

re: #246 webevintage

and then their employees could go into the exchanges and get better coverage for less cost.

and yeah that would be buying health insurance across state lines...

260 reine.de.tout  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:32:02pm

re: #224 webevintage

BTW for those who read about my kitty issues...Master Chief came home today minus the cone collar, very hungry with a few missing stitches.
I'm not going to say he is A-OK, but he is home and alive.
We will go to the Vet Tomorrow...they were closed by the time he showed up at the door demanding to be let in.

Glad to hear it.

261 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:32:13pm

re: #258 RogueOne

Damn, Rubio is having a hell of a night. Not only did he win his race but CNN just said he won a 3 way.

Which like most 3 ways ended up with one person having all the fun...

262 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:32:24pm

Wow - Rubio actually said that tonight isn't a headlong endorsement of the GOP, but a second chance to live up to what they promise...........

America is headed in the wrong direction - caused by both parties.

No specifics as yet. Boilerplate.

263 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:32:25pm

re: #254 Decatur Deb

Shakespeare isn't as much fun when it's done in Little, Tiny, Theatre.

Inside the marching band. My daughter wants a new rule that band members can't date each other, mostly because she's tired of the drama. I think she's everyone's walk and talk buddy.

264 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:32:54pm

FLASH! Oppressed women of Oklahoma shed their burkas en masse as ban on Islamic law passes 69% - 31.9%

[Link: election2010.talkingpointsmemo.com...]

265 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:32:57pm

re: #254 Decatur Deb

Shakespeare isn't as much fun when it's done in Little, Tiny, Theatre.

Actually, this is Shakespeare as it would have been done if the parents had been paying attention.

266 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:32:59pm

Sestak still over Toomey

56 to 44

21% reporting.

267 Amory Blaine  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:33:00pm

re: #248 jamesfirecat

What has "Obamacare" done that has made these companies need to toss out their healthcare plans?

Healthcare has been going up for 20 years. Every year. I like how this years increases are being universally decried as a result of "ObamaCare".

268 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:33:04pm

re: #248 jamesfirecat

What has "Obamacare" done that has made these companies need to toss out their healthcare plans?


What has healthcare reform done to cause rate increases? Our rates have increased EVERY year for at least the last ten years and so have our deductibles and co-pays.

What caused those increases?

269 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:33:15pm

re: #247 RogueOne

They won't get anything done until the new members get sworn in.

Not so sure. The whole point of the commission was to propose a plan so that recently unelected politicians could cast the necessary, but politically foolish vote. Casting a vote to cut entitlements would be really difficult once the new members are sworn in.

270 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:33:44pm

re: #262 wozzablog

Wow - Rubio actually said that tonight isn't a headlong endorsement of the GOP, but a second chance to live up to what they promise...

America is headed in the wrong direction - caused by both parties.

No specifics as yet. Boilerplate.

Specifically it means "down with the establishment".

271 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:33:44pm

re: #266 Gus 802

Sestak still over Toomey

56 to 44

21% reporting.

Be careful. That can change in an instant depending on which counties.

272 Romantic Heretic  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:33:51pm

re: #256 zackbagen

Any bets on how the markets will react tomorrow?

The usual. Alternating between screaming panic and manic enthusiasm.

If you're manic-depressive stock trader is the perfect job for you. /

273 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:33:53pm

Bennett over Buck

51 to 44

15% reporting.

274 ozbloke  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:34:05pm

re: #258 RogueOne

Damn, Rubio is having a hell of a night. Not only did he win his race but CNN just said he won a 3 way.

I got no tie for him, but bugger that was funny, have an upding.

275 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:34:10pm

re: #266 Gus 802

Thank god for small favors.

276 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:34:23pm

re: #252 jamesfirecat

Agreed. Cutting the budget probably can't happen once the new members take office. The next couple years will be gridlock.

277 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:34:27pm

re: #270 RogueOne

Specifically it means "down with the establishment".

Boilerplate.

278 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:34:30pm

re: #273 Gus 802

Bennett over Buck

51 to 44

15% reporting.

Thank god for large favors.

279 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:34:53pm

re: #271 wozzablog

Be careful. That can change in an instant depending on which counties.

It ain't over until the fat lady sings.

280 Reginald Perrin  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:34:54pm

re: #86 LudwigVanQuixote

Please, he's managed 93 whole comments since 2005.

Don't debate with one of the few socks someone like TFK or Ironfist or Coldwarrior has.

Just remind them that they don't have the senate, which they might have gotten if not for running teabags all over the place, and can't really impose their agenda.

Also remind them that owinging large guns does not mean owning a large penis or having a chance to use it.


May I add this to your fine comment?
For Charles sake, please don't feed the trolls, they are attention whores.
Laugh at them and move on. If ignored they will either flounce or move on to another sock.

LVC:

It's almost time to tell the tale of Twajie's past epic failures at trolling.

281 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:34:57pm

re: #159 jamesfirecat

Being a secrete muslim and lieing under oath about his reiligon when he swore on a Bible!

They don't make you swear to being a Christian when you swear in on the Bible, you just take the oath.

This came up when people were fussing about how Keith Ellison didn't think Jefferson's Koran was a real Koran.

282 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:35:05pm

I'll watch the results live after the World Series of Poker is over.

283 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:35:21pm

re: #279 Gus 802

It ain't over until the fat lady sings.

Leave my sister out of this.
//

284 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:35:21pm

re: #277 wozzablog

Boilerplate.

I prefer "platitude".
:)

285 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:35:33pm

re: #165 rwmofo

I honestly didn't know she was running until, like, yesterday. I'm serious. How the hell did the media just decide NOT to cover this race? They covered several other "secure" races. She's definitely been in the news for other reasons.

She's not a witch. It's boring.

Also, I think her reelection was almost assured.

286 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:35:35pm

re: #234 EmmmieG

Good for you.
Those kind of relationships can be very damaging.
The young lady also needs counseling, to deal with emotional scars.

287 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:35:39pm

So I did my duty... the local polling place (late afternoon) was pretty busy, but then again it only had 10 stalls to service the secrecy. Only a very short line when I left.

But, it was a bit of a test. The ballot (fill in the bubbles) was about a A3 size sheet, with full printing front and back. I had to leave some races just blank because I was clueless about the position/people.

At the last minute I decided to vote for Prop 19 (decriminalizing weed). I suspect it will go down to defeat in a tight race.

288 Decatur Deb  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:35:48pm

re: #265 EmmmieG

Actually, this is Shakespeare as it would have been done if the parents had been paying attention.

"What light through yonder window breaks?
'Tis Juliette, and her ass is still grounded."

289 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:35:49pm

Christine O'Donnell concession speech...........

290 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:36:19pm

re: #177 brookly red

This is so weird... the people who were ahead in the polls are winning. Whats up with that?

Just shows how sneaky pollsters are.

291 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:36:21pm

re: #289 wozzablog

Christine O'Donnell concession speech...

Did she cast Magic Missile at the reporters?
/

292 ozbloke  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:36:28pm

re: #274 ozbloke

I got no tie for him, but bugger that was funny, have an upding.

pimf s/tie/time/g

293 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:36:28pm

re: #289 wozzablog

Christine O'Donnell concession speech...

"Be encouraged - we have won"

294 Winny Spencer  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:36:30pm

Ah, Christine's concession speech. See you on Fox, Christine.

295 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:37:00pm

re: #289 wozzablog

Christine O'Donnell concession speech...

At least she's not wearing black.

296 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:37:04pm

O'Donnell...losing is winning!

She's right about one thing. The Republican party never will be the same...whether or not that's a good thing is debatable.

297 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:37:13pm

re: #294 Winny Spencer

Ah, Christine's concession speech. See you on Fox, Christine.

She's perfect for the "analyst" position once Esther declares her Presidential candidacy.

298 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:37:18pm

re: #289 wozzablog

Christine O'Donnell concession speech...


Curses....on you all.

299 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:37:26pm

re: #273 Gus 802

Bennett over Buck

51 to 44

15% reporting.

Is that deffending a Dem Seat or a Republican?

300 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:37:33pm

re: #220 Lidane

Sure, Bill White will likely lose tonight, but at least my conscience is clear.

The TX Gov race irritates me SO much. Perry has spent his entire campaign running for governor of "Warshington", has refused to have even a single debate, and has mentioned exactly zilch-point-shit about Texas, except to bitch about the EPA. He's never had a private-sector job in his life, somehow managed to run as a "political outsider", and now he's about to become the longest-serving governor in Texas' history.

59% to 38% at the moment.

301 insert name here  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:37:43pm

re: #268 CarleeCork

What has healthcare reform done to cause rate increases? Our rates have increased EVERY year for at least the last ten years and so have our deductibles and co-pays.

What caused those increases?

Right! Obamacare? That's not the reason. Here's what Blue Shield (California) told me in August regarding my rate increase:

1. Last year, hospital costs increased by 19.5% (and they make up about half of Blue Shield's expenses).

2. Physician charges increased by 17.4% last year.

3. Drug companies increased by 17.5% last year.

4. The current economic downturn is contributing to rising rates because healthier individuals whose incomes decline or who lose their jobs are likely to drop their healthcare coverage. (Results in a 2% increase in rates over last year).

302 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:37:51pm

re: #299 jamesfirecat

Is that deffending a Dem Seat or a Republican?

Dem seat.

303 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:38:02pm

re: #293 wozzablog

"Be encouraged - we have won"

Blue Meanies, you're advancing the wrong way, retreat backwards!

304 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:38:02pm

Alvin Greene got 1/3 of the SC vote.

Unbelievable.

305 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:38:13pm

re: #190 brookly red

OMG, I though you said Shehan... time for new glasses.

That would be bigger news. No, Vincent Sheheen. He and Nikki Haley are almost neck and neck at the moment.

306 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:38:14pm

re: #273 Gus 802

It will tighten.

The governor's race will be interesting. I wonder how many will really vote for Tancredo.

307 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:38:17pm

Got a spike on the radar.

308 Obdicut  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:38:24pm

re: #304 researchok

Rand Paul won.

309 blueraven  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:38:34pm

re: #299 jamesfirecat

Is that deffending a Dem Seat or a Republican?

Dem. Bennett is the incumbent.

310 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:38:58pm

re: #300 negativ

The TX Gov race irritates me SO much. Perry has spent his entire campaign running for governor of "Warshington", has refused to have even a single debate, and has mentioned exactly zilch-point-shit about Texas, except to bitch about the EPA. He's never had a private-sector job in his life, somehow managed to run as a "political outsider", and now he's about to become the longest-serving governor in Texas' history.

59% to 38% at the moment.


He lied his ass off. (Some) Texans are really stupid.

311 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:38:59pm

re: #304 researchok

In other words, the area under the curve outside of 1 sigma from "normal".

312 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:39:01pm

Christine O'Donnell - "We won because the political process/ Republican party in Delaware will never be the same"

Really? The political process in Delaware is changed because you got absolutely crushed (when an intelligent Republican would have won)?

God, this woman is clueless.

313 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:39:03pm

Christine haz a sad about Coons and is concerned that he does not really care about the peoples of Delaware.

314 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:39:16pm

re: #306 freetoken

It will tighten.

The governor's race will be interesting. I wonder how many will really vote for Tancredo.

Tancredo? Maybe close to 1/3rd.

315 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:39:24pm

re: #300 negativ

The TX Gov race irritates me SO much. Perry has spent his entire campaign running for governor of "Warshington", has refused to have even a single debate, and has mentioned exactly zilch-point-shit about Texas, except to bitch about the EPA. He's never had a private-sector job in his life, somehow managed to run as a "political outsider", and now he's about to become the longest-serving governor in Texas' history.

59% to 38% at the moment.

The man is secessionist scum.

316 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:39:35pm

re: #312 JamesWI

Christine O'Donnell - "We won because the political process/ Republican party in Delaware will never be the same"

Really? The political process in Delaware is changed because you got absolutely crushed (when an intelligent Republican would have won)?

God, this woman is clueless.

CASTLE WOULD HAVE WON, O'DONNELL!

317 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:39:41pm

re: #314 Gus 802

Tancredo? Maybe close to 1/3rd.

The last polls had him much closer.

318 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:39:54pm

re: #294 Winny Spencer

Ah, Christine's concession speech. See you on Fox, Christine.

This is just the beginning. She'll have an eight week special "Christine O'Donnell's Real Delaware!" Episode one: The Witches of East Newport.

319 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:40:12pm

re: #308 Obdicut

Rand Paul won.

I hate the guy.

I really, really do.

320 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:40:30pm

re: #222 SanFranciscoZionist

Up eight seats in the House and one in the Senate so far. The night is young.

Now up eleven in the House, still one in the Senate.

321 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:40:32pm

re: #315 wozzablog

Not really, he's just an opportunist. He wants to go to Washington.

322 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:40:55pm

re: #224 webevintage

BTW for those who read about my kitty issues...Master Chief came home today minus the cone collar, very hungry with a few missing stitches.
I'm not going to say he is A-OK, but he is home and alive.
We will go to the Vet Tomorrow...they were closed by the time he showed up at the door demanding to be let in.

Oh, thank God.

323 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:40:55pm

re: #319 researchok

I hate the guy.

I really, really do.

Yeah. The isolationist, "blowback talking" Republican. He's like his father.

324 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:41:14pm

re: #311 freetoken

In other words, the area under the curve outside of 1 sigma from "normal".

Must be some really good weed in SC.
/

325 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:41:16pm

re: #304 researchok

Alvin Greene got 1/3 of the SC vote.

Unbelievable.

We voted for him before he came first on the ballot.

Which is why we are now proud to announce the new President of these united states, Aron, A. Airenson.

326 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:41:20pm

re: #321 jaunte

Not really, he's just an opportunist. He wants to go to Washington.

Anyone prepared to play with that language should reap what they sew.

327 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:41:21pm

re: #319 researchok

I hate the guy.

I really, really do.

Don't worry about Rand. He'll just be some irritating boil on McConnell's sphincter...and McConnell will repeatedly have to deny that fact.

328 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:41:28pm

re: #30 rwmofo

SC elects a female Governor. These chicks are piling on tonight.

That sounds dirty. And Republicans don't do dirty.

329 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:41:38pm

re: #318 darthstar

This is just the beginning. She'll have an eight week special "Christine O'Donnell's Real Delaware!" Episode one: The Witches of East Newport.

you know, that is pretty funny...

330 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:41:42pm

re: #228 RogueOne

Have they called the B. Frank race yet?

Yes, he won. Reuters describes it as 'handily'.

331 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:41:45pm

re: #321 jaunte

Not really, he's just an opportunist. He wants to go to Washington.


Hammer, meet nail.

332 Joanne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:41:48pm

I may have missed it, but has anyone started a pool on when the birth certificate investigations will begin?

333 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:42:05pm

re: #328 palomino

That sounds dirty. And Republicans don't do dirty (in public).

FIFY

334 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:42:15pm

re: #317 freetoken

The last polls had him much closer.

CNN has him at 37 right now.

Polls are still open.

335 Timmeh  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:42:16pm

In NC-7 with 52% of precincts reporting, McIntyre leads Pantano 54-46.

[Link: www.cnn.com...]

336 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:42:28pm

Networks carrying O'Donnell's concession speech...unbelievable. The endless focus on a candidate who was guaranteed to lose represents just how far from actual journalism the media has strayed. *facepalm*

337 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:42:46pm

re: #323 Gus 802

Yeah. The isolationist, "blowback talking" Republican. He's like his father.

He's worse than his father because the Old man has been nuts (and a racist) for decades.

Rand Paul knows better- he just chose to exploit a bad situation in Washington.

He's an ass.

338 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:44:09pm

re: #315 wozzablog

The man is secessionist scum.

I didn't like Perry to begin with, but when he started yammering about secession, that was it. We were done professionally. I have no patience for that garbage when it comes from the Republic of Texas nutballs, and even less patience when the governor does it.

339 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:44:37pm

re: #315 wozzablog

The man is secessionist scum.

Isn't TX in the hole to the tune of billions?

340 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:44:46pm

re: #147 rwmofo

Just curious. Impeach the President for what?

For "not following the constitution." The teabag element of your party (which now means most of them) now sees that as sufficient, even if it can't be defined.

341 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:45:06pm

re: #336 Merryweather

Networks carrying O'Donnell's concession speech...unbelievable. The endless focus on a candidate who was guaranteed to lose represents just how far from actual journalism the media has strayed. *facepalm*

They are into entertainment--the only reason to cover O'Donnell is the spectacle that she is.

342 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:45:18pm

re: #336 Merryweather

Networks carrying O'Donnell's concession speech...unbelievable. The endless focus on a candidate who was guaranteed to lose represents just how far from actual journalism the media has strayed. *facepalm*

More or less the entire main stream media these days is not fit to lick Jon Stewarts boots.

I blame it on over dilluting the message. There just aren't 24 hours of news every day.

Trying to fill all those hours leads to a lot of fluff. Jon Stewart uses only about 13 to 14 min of time every day and is sharp and to the point.

343 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:45:22pm

re: #339 webevintage

Isn't TX in the hole to the tune of billions?

I thought they were actually ahead?

344 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:45:27pm

re: #264 negativ

FLASH! Oppressed women of Oklahoma shed their burkas en masse as ban on Islamic law passes 69% - 31.9%

[Link: election2010.talkingpointsmemo.com...]

Oh, thank God. Will nail polish be allowed again on the streets of Oklahoma City?

345 ShaunP  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:45:31pm

re: #340 palomino

For "not following the constitution." The teabag element of your party (which now means most of them) now sees that as sufficient, even if it can't be defined.

Once that's done, they can get to work changing some of the peskier amendments...

///

346 researchok  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:45:32pm

re: #327 darthstar

Don't worry about Rand. He'll just be some irritating boil on McConnell's sphincter...and McConnell will repeatedly have to deny that fact.

That is absolutely true.

And when the folks on KY realize they are being ignored, he'll lose his seat. It may take another election or two, but he'll be gone- and no amount of pleading he is the victim of some secret (read: Troofer) cabal will change that.

347 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:45:57pm

re: #341 BryanS

They are into entertainment--the only reason to cover O'Donnell is the spectacle that she is.

What will be fun is if she starts cutting into Sarah Palin's act too much. Watch the fireworks fly then!

348 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:45:57pm

re: #338 Lidane

Think how stupid he must consider the people that are swayed by that anti-Washington rhetoric, when he obviously has higher ambitions than to stay Governor of Texas.

349 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:45:58pm

I have a little interactive map up from the Washington Post.

For Wisconsin, when you look at the statewide map, it says Russ Feingold - 17,340 votes, 38%

When you click on Dane County, Russ Feingold has 17,989 votes . . . in that county.

Apparently the other counties are stealing votes from Dane County. Voter fraud!!!!! Republican ACORN!!!!

350 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:46:04pm

re: #339 webevintage

Isn't TX in the hole to the tune of billions?

Thats the beautiful part.

351 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:46:35pm

Holy moley - Joe "You Lie" Wilson is losing!

352 Ericus58  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:46:38pm

Well, it's dinner time.... and then PIE TIME!
BBL.

Thanks for the laughs, and discussions.

353 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:46:44pm

re: #251 BryanS

Tancredo is a bang-the-drum anti immigrant tool. I can't stand that guy.

Unfortunately he's far from alone in today's gop. Angle, Brewer, King, the list goes on.

354 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:46:56pm

re: #308 Obdicut

Rand Paul won.

BUY GOLD!
///must I?

355 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:47:05pm

re: #348 jaunte

Think how stupid he must consider the people that are swayed by that anti-Washington rhetoric, when he obviously has higher ambitions than to stay Governor of Texas.

I wish he'd take his higher ambitions the hell out of this state already. I'm tired of him being governor. =P

356 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:47:06pm

re: #346 researchok

That is absolutely true.

And when the folks on KY realize they are being ignored, he'll lose his seat. It may take another election or two, but he'll be gone- and no amount of pleading he is the victim of some secret (read: Troofer) cabal will change that.

Six years. They're stuck with him for six years. I hope they regret all 2,192 days of those six years.

357 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:47:09pm

re: #343 brookly red

I thought they were actually ahead?

Projections are getting worse, last news item I saw.

358 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:47:11pm

re: #343 brookly red

I thought they were actually ahead?

Nuh-uh. They are so utterly dpendent on the feds it's unbelievable.

359 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:47:33pm

re: #339 webevintage

Isn't TX in the hole to the tune of billions?

White says Texas debt has doubled under Perry
[Link: politifact.com...]

360 Winny Spencer  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:47:46pm

Man, the highlight of the evening is yet to come.

Will fluoridation become but a memory or will conservatives be forced to resort to second amendment remedies? Polls in Nevada close in 15 minutes.

361 Eclectic Infidel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:47:51pm

US Elections 2010: America votes

BBC

362 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:48:02pm

re: #351 Merryweather

Holy moley - Joe "You Lie" Wilson is losing!

ACORN

363 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:48:08pm

Dinner time....

364 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:48:12pm

re: #339 webevintage

Isn't TX in the hole to the tune of billions?

Texas has a balanced budget requirement. So not really--not that the governor deserves any credit for balancing the budget in that case.

365 bratwurst  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:48:12pm

re: #351 Merryweather

Holy moley - Joe "You Lie" Wilson is losing!

Woo hoo! The two contributions I sent to his opponent down there (Rob Miller) were put to good use!

366 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:48:27pm

re: #304 researchok

Alvin Greene got 1/3 of the SC vote.

Unbelievable.

Maybe HE's a witch.

367 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:48:28pm

re: #343 brookly red

I thought they were actually ahead?

$21 billion deficit

368 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:48:29pm

re: #343 brookly red

I thought they were actually ahead?

Nope:

[Link: online.wsj.com...]

369 Kragar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:48:44pm

Swung by the harpy's place to see what the crazy is up to. A rant that the youth vote is stupid and the legal voting age should be raised to 26, except for those in the armed forces.

But she loves the Constitution.

370 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:48:59pm

re: #359 jaunte

White says Texas debt has doubled under Perry
[Link: politifact.com...]

Perry will be begging Obama for money (and get it), then turning around and claiming he hates the muslim commie fascist socialist nazi liberal.

Perry is a piece of shit. In addition to losing the World Series, Texas voted against their own interests.

371 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:49:06pm

re: #364 BryanS

Texas has a balanced budget requirement. So not really--not that the governor deserves any credit for balancing the budget in that case.

Ok, which is it?
Are they in the whole or not?

372 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:49:30pm

re: #339 webevintage

Isn't TX in the hole to the tune of billions?


You'd never know it to hear Perry's ads. We have the highest asthma rates and terrible water pollution issues.

373 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:49:38pm

re: #351 Merryweather

Holy moley - Joe "You Lie" Wilson is losing!

Latest:

Joe Wilson (REP)
47.00% 42,438
Rob Miller (DEM)
50.44% 45,547

374 Kragar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:49:47pm

re: #366 SanFranciscoZionist

Maybe HE's a witch.

BUILD A BRIDGE OUT OF HIM!

375 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:49:52pm

re: #373 Gus 802

Latest:

Joe Wilson (REP)
47.00% 42,438
Rob Miller (DEM)
50.44% 45,547

YOU LIE!

376 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:50:27pm

re: #369 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Swung by the harpy's place to see what the crazy is up to. A rant that the youth vote is stupid and the legal voting age should be raised to 26, except for those in the armed forces.

But she loves the Constitution.

Just come out and get in touch with your inner Heniman and out right say you're not a citizen unless you serve....

377 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:50:53pm

Deval Patrick is reelected in Massachusetts.

378 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:50:55pm

re: #376 jamesfirecat

Just come out and get in touch with your inner Heniman and out right say you're not a citizen unless you serve...

Don't you mean Heinlein?

379 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:51:01pm

re: #373 Gus 802

Latest:

Joe Wilson (REP)
47.00% 42,438
Rob Miller (DEM)
50.44% 45,547

[Link: www.enr-scvotes.org...]

Page 3.

381 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:51:58pm

re: #371 webevintage

Ok, which is it?
Are they in the whole or not?

The budget is currently balanced, thanks to billions in federal stimulus money. That money won't be around for the next budget, hence the deficit:

Texas doesn't levy an income tax and boasts that it has one of the nation's lowest overall tax burdens. Those policies, Mr. Perry has argued, have attracted businesses to the state and strengthened its economy. While many states saw their economies shrink in 2008, the first year of the national recession, Texas continued to grow.

But the economic downturn is catching up with Texas. Sales-tax revenue started falling in February 2009 compared with the previous year, and only started to recover a bit in April of this year.

Although Mr. Perry has railed against the federal economic-stimulus program, billions of dollars from that initiative helped Texas legislators balance the current budget. Those funds won't be available for the next budget.

[Link: online.wsj.com...]

382 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:52:04pm

re: #353 palomino

Unfortunately he's far from alone in today's gop. Angle, Brewer, King, the list goes on.

Immigration is one of the few things I agreed with Bush on--there are Republicans who aren't anti-immigrant. But yes, that strain has been pretty strong in the party unfortunately.

383 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:52:08pm

re: #380 Cheechako

Some election humor:

Murkowski's husband in voting booth: 'Hon, how do you spell your last name?

Read more: http://www.adn.com/2010/11/02/1532225/murkowskis-h usband-hon-how-do.html#ixzz14BE2M9MA

Lol, that's probably true!
"Oh, yeah, and when's your birthday?"
/

384 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:52:17pm

The Deval Patrick win is big.

385 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:52:21pm

re: #378 Varek Raith

Don't you mean Heinlein?

Or Heineman?

386 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:52:28pm

re: #307 Gus 802

Got a spike on the radar.

Youtube Video

(I saw that too)

Howdy LGF! Hey Gus. :)

Rand Paul. Gah.

387 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:52:51pm

Bennett is still ahead in Colorado with 25 percent reporting.

388 Kragar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:53:12pm

re: #378 Varek Raith

Don't you mean Heinlein?

Heineken?

389 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:53:18pm

re: #378 Varek Raith

Don't you mean Heinlein?

Sorry I got Mythbusters crossed with Mobile Infantry...

390 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:53:29pm

re: #388 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Heineken?

I DON'T KNOW!!!!
/

391 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:53:45pm

re: #386 iceweasel

[Video](I saw that too)

Howdy LGF! Hey Gus. :)

Rand Paul. Gah.

Hi Ice! LTNS.

Rand Paul will just replace another lunatic. Same lunatics different flavor.

How's things?

392 Decatur Deb  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:54:54pm

re: #383 Varek Raith

Lol, that's probably true!
"Oh, yeah, and when's your birthday?"
/

"Mrs Deb, what's your Facebook password?"
"It's our anniversary."
"Thanks loads."

393 DaddyLawBucks  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:55:01pm

re: #293 wozzablog

Or was that "ding dong the witch is dead?"

394 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:55:09pm

re: #388 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Heineken?

Clearly I'm not qualified to vote in Alaska....

395 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:55:10pm

Click my nic for appropriate music.
:)

396 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:55:23pm

re: #371 webevintage

Ok, which is it?
Are they in the whole or not?


Balanced budgets are in their constitution:
[Link: texasimpact.org...]

Their tax receipts are down due to the economic slowdown, so that is likely the entire reason for any shortfall. But otherwise, the state doesn't have debt because they cannot enact budgets that would add debt.

397 Eclectic Infidel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:55:34pm

In Conn:

While Republicans are projected to rack up seats in Arkansas and Florida, CBS News now projects that Democratic candidate Richard Blumenthal will wrestle a victory from Republican challenger Linda McMahon in the Connecticut Senate race.

source

398 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:55:59pm

Hi everyone!! (Ice!!)

So is anyone gloating yet?

399 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:56:29pm

re: #396 BryanS

Balanced budgets are in their constitution:
[Link: texasimpact.org...]

Their tax receipts are down due to the economic slowdown, so that is likely the entire reason for any shortfall. But otherwise, the state doesn't have debt because they cannot enact budgets that would add debt.

that is what I thought...

400 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:56:38pm

Keith Ellison re-elected in MN House Dist. 5. 66% of votes counted -- 71% for Ellison.

401 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:57:39pm

re: #391 Gus 802

Hi Ice! LTNS.

Rand Paul will just replace another lunatic. Same lunatics different flavor.

How's things?

Pretty great! Letter to follow with details!

Just cracking open the sherry (as the wine has run out) ((you've been warned)) and reckoned we'd check in for the election. Miss you guys!
I also figured there'd be a few cockroaches crawling out of the walls. How's by you? What have I missed?

Come visit us with spacejesus after the wingnut win. ;)

402 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:57:55pm

I don't know how things go in other states, but in Oregon WHICH districts haven't reported is very important.

403 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:58:08pm

re: #399 brookly red

that is what I thought...

But!
When they budgeted around stimulus funds.
Which, ain't gonna be there for much longer.

404 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:58:08pm

Illinois

Giannoulias

864,378
51%
Kirk

755,515
44%
Jones

51,270
3%
45% reported (estimate)

405 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:58:12pm

re: #396 BryanS

Balanced budgets are in their constitution:
[Link: texasimpact.org...]

Their tax receipts are down due to the economic slowdown, so that is likely the entire reason for any shortfall. But otherwise, the state doesn't have debt because they cannot enact budgets that would add debt.

So next year when the Fed money is longer available TX will be cutting programs like crazy to keep that budget balanced.

406 Eclectic Infidel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:58:13pm

Paladino is out.

407 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:58:46pm

re: #398 Stanley Sea

Hi everyone!! (Ice!!)

So is anyone gloating yet?

Right now, everyone is drunk. Gloating starts tomorrow.

408 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:59:11pm

re: #373 Gus 802

Latest:

Joe Wilson (REP)
47.00% 42,438
Rob Miller (DEM)
50.44% 45,547

That's gotta be too early to mean anything.s His district is R+9. And he raised a shitload of money for his boorish childish outburst during a presidential speech.

409 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:59:23pm

re: #406 eclectic infidel

Paladino is out.

THANKGODABOVE

410 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:59:27pm

re: #398 Stanley Sea

Hi everyone!! (Ice!!)

So is anyone gloating yet?

yay stanley! I owe you an email with some details too-- I remember!
What's new?

411 Shiplord Kirel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:59:31pm

I think you should be at least 30 to vote, oh, and 35 to drive; unless you're a minister of religion, in which case you shouldn't vote or drive at all.
/
(The constitution of the Republic of Texas explicitly barred such ministers from holding public office.)

412 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:59:33pm

re: #405 webevintage

So next year when the Fed money is longer available TX will be cutting programs like crazy to keep that budget balanced.

Yeah...they likely won't raise taxes.

413 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:59:39pm

re: #406 eclectic infidel

Paladino is out.

Good wasn't he the guy with the horse f***ing emails and the racist emails?

414 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 6:59:44pm

re: #403 Varek Raith

But!
When they budgeted around stimulus funds.
Which, ain't gonna be there for much longer.

well that is every state I guess...

415 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:00:04pm

re: #398 Stanley Sea

Hi everyone!! (Ice!!)

So is anyone gloating yet?

Yet? I started 6 months ago. "your team sucks".

416 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:00:27pm

Tea Partiers will no doubt take the results of tonight as a huge victory. In some ways, it is.

But then you realize, that if they Tea Party wasn't so completely retarded (shit, Sarah's going to be pissed off that I used the dreaded R-word), Republicans could have taken control over BOTH houses. Christine O'Donnell, looks like Ken Buck, and maybe even Sharron Angle against Harry "Less popular than cancer" Reid.

With as much anti-government sentiment as there is right now (and the fact that Democrats are the ones associated with "government"), this isn't even close to the level of bloodbath it would have been if the Republicans and Tea Party had any brains.

417 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:00:36pm

re: #401 iceweasel

Pretty great! Letter to follow with details!

Just cracking open the sherry (as the wine has run out) ((you've been warned)) and reckoned we'd check in for the election. Miss you guys!
I also figured there'd be a few cockroaches crawling out of the walls. How's by you? What have I missed?

Come visit us with spacejesus after the wingnut win. ;)

Oh noz! Booze! I'm running on empty tonight. Just have a few "sips" lying about. Not doing very well. Same old, same old.

Nothing new about here other than that one roach above.

418 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:00:37pm

re: #415 RogueOne

Yet? I started 6 months ago. "your team sucks".

Oh yeah?!
Your team in bonkers!
:P

419 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:00:41pm

Evening lizards!

I just woke up from a nap. Has there been any surprises or is everything expected so far?

420 Velvet Elvis  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:00:53pm

I really want Feingold to pull this off. He's one of the few honest guys left if politics.

421 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:00:53pm

re: #400 wee fury

Keith Ellison re-elected in MN House Dist. 5. 66% of votes counted -- 71% for Ellison.

That's the guy the wingnuts wanted kicked out because he's Muslim. Always good to see flagrant bigotry crash and burn.

422 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:00:55pm

re: #407 negativ

Right now, everyone is drunk. Gloating starts tomorrow.

and no doubt the lawsuits too...

423 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:01:02pm

re: #405 webevintage

So next year when the Fed money is longer available TX will be cutting programs like crazy to keep that budget balanced.

Exactly.

424 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:01:07pm

Some states (like Texas) have a balanced budget amendment, but can carry deficits over from year to year:
The Nature of State Balanced Budget Requirements

425 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:01:19pm

re: #410 iceweasel

yay stanley! I owe you an email with some details too-- I remember!
What's new?

Oh a lot and nothing at the same time! We will catch up.

I am glad the Witch and the Beastiality dude our out.

426 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:01:42pm

re: #401 iceweasel

Hey Ice, long time no see! How're you and Jimmah doing?

427 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:01:46pm

re: #413 jamesfirecat

Good wasn't he the guy with the horse f***ing emails and the racist emails?

I don't know. Ask someone on his mailing list.

428 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:01:51pm

re: #424 jaunte

Some states (like Texas) have a balanced budget amendment, but can carry deficits over from year to year:
The Nature of State Balanced Budget Requirements

So...
Not really a "balanced budget"?

429 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:01:57pm

I've decided not to wait until the CA Prop 19 results come in. I'm getting the pipe out now.

430 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:02:00pm

re: #419 NJDhockeyfan

Evening lizards!

I just woke up from a nap. Has there been any surprises or is everything expected so far?

Seems to be about as planned.

431 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:02:33pm

Even allowing for a few stinky socks this is one big cool number.

Viewing this thread: 112 registered users

432 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:02:36pm

re: #417 Gus 802

Oh noz! Booze! I'm running on empty tonight. Just have a few "sips" lying about. Not doing very well. Same old, same old.

Nothing new about here other than that one roach above.

I'd post La Cucaracha but I'd be accused of hating Latinos. /

433 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:02:48pm

re: #428 Varek Raith

'Balanced' but not debt-free:

As of August 31, 2009 Texas had a total of $34.08 billion in state debt outstanding. Texas' general obligation debt is split rated at Aaa/AA+/AAA by the three credit rating agencies, Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's and Fitch Ratings.
[Link: www.brb.state.tx.us...]
434 Digital Display  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:03:20pm

re: #410 iceweasel

yay stanley! I owe you an email with some details too-- I remember!
What's new?

Hi Ice..Miss you here

435 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:03:21pm

re: #425 Stanley Sea

Oh a lot and nothing at the same time! We will catch up.

I am glad the Witch and the Beastiality dude our out.

And my first cocktail isn't even finished - with those typos, surprise.

436 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:03:29pm

re: #430 SanFranciscoZionist

Seems to be about as planned.

Aside from possibly Deval Patrick and West Virginia.

437 DaddyLawBucks  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:03:31pm

bbl.......

438 Decatur Deb  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:03:50pm

re: #433 jaunte

'Balanced' but not debt-free:

I propose they freeze the purchase of new textbooks.

439 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:03:54pm

PA picks a repub gov, wonder how many gov seats are going to switch.

440 MittDoesNotCompute  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:04:05pm

re: #428 Varek Raith

So...
Not really a "balanced budget"?

More like cooking the books...

441 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:04:14pm

re: #438 Decatur Deb

Do you think anyone would notice?

442 KansasMom  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:04:16pm

Oh hell. I just got home, logged onto local news and.....
Governor Brownback (Kansas)

O'Reilly will be thrilled. Me? Notsomuch.

443 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:04:43pm

re: #408 palomino

That's gotta be too early to mean anything.s His district is R+9. And he raised a shitload of money for his boorish childish outburst during a presidential speech.

Well. Now we're up to 2 out of 10 counties reporting.

2 of 10 Counties Reporting
Percent Votes
Joe Wilson (REP)
46.64% 53,823
Rob Miller (DEM)
50.91% 58,742

444 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:04:46pm

re: #439 RogueOne

MN -- Mark Dayton (Dem) is ahead.

445 Timmeh  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:04:56pm

re: #266 Gus 802

Sestak still over Toomey

56 to 44

21% reporting.

ABC seems to be ahead of CNN in this. ABC has 64% Precincts Reporting and Sestak is now leading 52-48. CNN only has 50% reporting.

[Link: abcnews.go.com...]

446 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:05:07pm

re: #438 Decatur Deb

I propose they freeze the purchase of new textbooks.

Hmmmm... let me think on that.

447 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:05:09pm

re: #442 KansasMom

Wasn't that a given though? I assumed that the (D) current governor was always on the edge.

448 Decatur Deb  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:05:15pm

re: #441 jaunte

Do you think anyone would notice?

Justin Beiber mash notes in the margins would give them away.

449 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:05:22pm

re: #382 BryanS

Immigration is one of the few things I agreed with Bush on--there are Republicans who aren't anti-immigrant. But yes, that strain has been pretty strong in the party unfortunately.

I remember it well. It was the first time the gop in congress opposed Bush on anything major.

Rove was furious about it because he knows demographics. He realized that the GOP could lose Hispanics almost as badly as they lost blacks 40 years ago. Which would be far worse long term as Hispanics will grow from 15% of the population to 30% by roughly 2040. During that same period whites will shrink from their current 65% to only about 46-48%. Rove knows you can't build a permanent Republican majority with numbers like that staring you in the face.

450 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:05:41pm

re: #444 wee fury

MN -- Mark Dayton (Dem) is ahead.

That a flip?

451 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:05:48pm

re: #442 KansasMom

Oh hell. I just got home, logged onto local news and...
Governor Brownback (Kansas)

O'Reilly will be thrilled. Me? Notsomuch.

Wow. A young earth creationist governor.

452 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:06:03pm

Yes, in some of these cases it will be early numbers. Yes, other outlets will have different results. Thanks for pointing that out. I already know this.

453 Mr Pancakes  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:06:03pm

re: #432 iceweasel

I'd post La Cucaracha but I'd be accused of hating Latinos. /

Na... post it....... it would go well for prop 19

La cucaracha, la cucaracha, ya no puede caminar porque no tiene, porque le falta marihuana pa' fumar.

The cockroach, the cockroach, can't walk anymore because it doesn't have, because it's lacking marijuana to smoke.

454 Kragar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:06:11pm

re: #442 KansasMom

Oh hell. I just got home, logged onto local news and...
Governor Brownback (Kansas)

O'Reilly will be thrilled. Me? Notsomuch.

Guess sucking up to Engle worked out.

455 lostlakehiker  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:06:21pm

re: #163 LudwigVanQuixote

We have two actually unless they are the same sockmaster.

I'm curious how long you will let them post droppings in their ohh so scary sock attack.

Because you know... having the lower house and not the senate or the presidency is "mandate" in stalker ville.

Are you ready to capitulate and admit under the weight of their calling us Nazis - when they actually in the case of the Rodent are genocidal fascist supporting real live Nazi scum - because of the brilliance of their masterful attacks yet?

Charles, I hate to break it to you, but the stalkers, don't like you. They don't like me either, and they think we aren't like cool or anything.

I don't know how I will live with it. Could you help me there buddy? After all, you are so much stronger than me and I need your protection from their brilliant arguments and insults that have cowed me. Just the sheer volume of their massive attack is scaring me Charles. What should I do?

Flip 'em another bird? Like usual?

456 blueraven  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:06:31pm

re: #405 webevintage

So next year when the Fed money is longer available TX will be cutting programs like crazy to keep that budget balanced.

The Good Hair Gov will have to sell a few more toll roads.

457 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:06:50pm

heh. MSNBC crew talking about how the Teapartiers can not name anything they would cut.

458 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:06:53pm

re: #451 Charles

Wow. A young earth creationist governor.

It's Kansas.

(forgive me Thanos...)

459 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:07:01pm

Hi, Ice!

460 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:07:43pm

re: #386 iceweasel

*waves to the stranger*

461 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:07:57pm

re: #428 Varek Raith

So...
Not really a "balanced budget"?

Nope. It's "balanced" in theory, and the Republicans love to hammer that as a talking point, but being able to carry over deficits from year to year kinda negates that argument.

462 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:08:07pm

Hi Icicle.

463 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:08:09pm

re: #450 RogueOne

No. Pawlenty didn't run again. Race between Dayton (former US Senator) and Emmer.

464 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:08:35pm

The Dragon_Lady is IN the house.

465 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:08:38pm

The balanced cake is a lie.

466 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:08:51pm

re: #461 Lidane

Nope. It's "balanced" in theory, and the Republicans love to hammer that as a talking point, but being able to carry over deficits from year to year kinda negates that argument.

that is kinda the way I try to explain credit cards to the gf...

467 Shiplord Kirel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:08:56pm

re: #451 Charles

Wow. A young earth creationist governor.

YECs have been tormenting Kansas for years. They're so strong there that Texas YECs use them as a source for talking points and school board election strategy.

468 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:02pm

re: #457 wozzablog

heh. MSNBC crew talking about how the Teapartiers can not name anything they would cut.

The teabaggers can't name anything they would cut or anything they would support. It was all about making noise and beating the black guy...nobody told them there would be work involved.

469 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:09pm

re: #464 Rightwingconspirator

The Dragon_Lady is IN the house.

This mean you're going to behave yourself?

470 Timmeh  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:12pm

With 58% Precincts Reporting Giannoulias leads Kirk 50% to 45%

[Link: abcnews.go.com...]

471 lostlakehiker  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:21pm

re: #456 blueraven

The Good Hair Gov will have to sell a few more toll roads.

TX isn't in as deep a hole as CA. There's a reason. TX is more cautious about spending. It works out in the long run. Don't borrow what you can't repay. Don't pay wages you can't pay. Don't push taxes to the point they drive business out of the state.

It's not rocket science.

472 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:24pm

re: #431 Rightwingconspirator

Even allowing for a few stinky socks this is one big cool number.

Viewing this thread: 112 registered users

Wrong!!! 113 now!!! Ha ha, oh BTW wheres the Oder Eaters!!!

Oh, hey I forgot, HOWDY LIZARDS! How's everyone doing this fine election evening? Anyone out there besides me looking forward to a day (or evening) without all the sucky sucky political ads?

473 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:30pm

Man, I am so enjoying Rachael Maddow tonight....

474 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:37pm

re: #434 HoosierHoops

Hi Ice..Miss you here

HOOPS! Miss you loads! How's OK?? And Winston?

re: #426 Merryweather

Hey Ice, long time no see! How're you and Jimmah doing?

Hey MW, great, thanks for asking-- hope you're well!

---
So, I have to say that ABC booting Brietblart made me very happy indeed. Massive freakout and crying on his big dumb website yea until the dawn, wingnut brethren.

475 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:41pm

HA - Rubio's fiscally conservative budget adds 3 trillion dollars to the deficit (apprarently).

476 MittDoesNotCompute  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:51pm

re: #457 wozzablog

heh. MSNBC crew talking about how the Teapartiers can not name anything they would cut.

Of course not, because that would require the TPers to know their shit, instead of latching onto the Outrageous Outrage of the Week and throwing logic and reason out the window...

477 Killgore Trout  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:09:58pm

I'm half tempted to turn of Fox tonight.

478 ClaudeMonet  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:10:03pm

re: #42 webevintage

Is she a Grizzle Mama...whatever that is...

If the candidates Palin supported win, they're "Mama Grizzlies"; if they lose, they're clearly not qualified for that label.

re: #48 Merryweather

If McAdams can't pull it off in Alaska, I hope Murkowski continues that trend just to see Palin's reaction to a woman she trashed biting her in the ass.

The Murkowskis and Palin are mortal enemies. If Murkowski can beat Caribou Barbie's candidate in their home state, Palin's national influence will be diminished considerably.

479 Transfromnation  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:10:09pm

In my district in New Jersey, our current representative Rush Holt, an NYU graduate and rocket scientist, looks like he'll be unseated by Scott Sipprelle, a former Wall Street hedge fund manager.

This is the world we now live in.

480 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:10:13pm

re: #469 EmmmieG

Prolly not really.

481 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:10:16pm

re: #473 webevintage

Man, I am so enjoying Rachael Maddow tonight...

She is on it.

482 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:10:20pm

re: #469 EmmmieG

This mean you're going to behave yourself?

Absolutely not! If he did it wouldn't be the man I married! ;)

483 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:10:39pm

re: #470 Timmeh

With 58% Precincts Reporting Giannoulias leads Kirk 50% to 45%

[Link: abcnews.go.com...]

To be honest, I think losing a majority in the Senate would be better than losing a majority in the house. It would be fun watching the Republicans filibuster themselves in the Senate, and shit still wouldn't get done.

484 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:10:42pm

re: #466 brookly red

I don't even use credit cards anymore. I'm all but paid off on mine and won't touch credit again until after I finish grad school. I'm taking on enough debt in student loans. I don't need the extra burden.

I'm cash and debit card only until then, and hell...maybe even after that, at least until I get settled in.

485 Eclectic Infidel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:10:56pm

re: #413 jamesfirecat

Good wasn't he the guy with the horse f***ing emails and the racist emails?

Yeah. Although had he won, I imagine that New York's gay community would have had a field day.

486 efuseakay  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:11:00pm

Oh, Chicago.

[Link: www.wgntv.com...]

487 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:11:19pm

re: #477 Killgore Trout

I'm half tempted to turn of Fox tonight.

Nobody will really know but you. :-)

488 Vambo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:11:24pm

re: #38 Barflytom

Too bad for you liberals that you can't elect a new populace then.
Aren't you making an argument for a less powerful Federal government ?

There's a fairly clear geographical split between you sophisticated lefties and us unwashed, backward conservatives, so why not let states have a greater say in their own governance, instead of trying to impose uniform policies on the whole country ?

I'm a sophisticated, unwashed backwoods lefty.

489 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:11:31pm

re: #400 wee fury

Keith Ellison re-elected in MN House Dist. 5. 66% of votes counted -- 71% for Ellison.

But he's one of "them." God help us!

490 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:11:37pm

Hi Varek! Thanks for the u/d! How're ya doin my friend?

491 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:11:37pm

re: #472 Dragon_Lady

HOORAY! The ads are over!

492 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:05pm

re: #471 lostlakehiker

TX isn't in as deep a hole as CA. There's a reason. TX is more cautious about spending. It works out in the long run. Don't borrow what you can't repay. Don't pay wages you can't pay. Don't push taxes to the point they drive business out of the state.

It's not rocket science.

Really I thought it had at least something to do with how hard it is to raise taxes in CA...

493 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:29pm

re: #477 Killgore Trout

I'm half tempted to turn of Fox tonight.

Was that "off" or "on" that you meant?

494 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:30pm

Wisconsin -- Rep. Gov. Walker just won.

495 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:36pm

re: #490 Dragon_Lady

Hi Varek! Thanks for the u/d! How're ya doin my friend?

I'm good.
May have a thyroid issue. Waiting for tests.
Lol, got lost on the way to the doctor's and ended up at the Pentagon.
XD

496 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:37pm

And I think my friend Leftwingconspirator will be joining us shortly...

497 lostlakehiker  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:39pm

re: #475 wozzablog

HA - Rubio's fiscally conservative budget adds 3 trillion dollars to the deficit (apprarently).

There's NO WAY to add 3 trillion dollars to the deficit. It's just impossible for the fed govt to spend not only the 20-30 percent of the economy it's now spending [depends who's counting], but on top of that, another 25%. The economy can't carry out its most basic functions if the fed govt is spending well over half of all the money.

You must mean, adds 3 trillion to the national debt, over a span of several years.

498 Mich-again  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:39pm

Well I'm a non-Bircher, non-Tea Party Republican and these election results are OK with me, but I'm not exactly dancing on the coffee table either because I know there are lots of goofballs on my side of the aisle, but I do think its better for the USA that there is more of a balance of power in Washington. I also think it is the best result for Obama if he really wants a second term as President. That is, if he has any Clintonian instincts at all.

I know about the Birch agenda as good as anyone here. I've been exposed to their propaganda for decades. I am the poster who first started mentioning in these threads that Ron Paul sounded exactly like a Bircher when he first popped onto the scene. I know America does not want to pursue their agenda because we can't get there from here, period. The Bircher agenda would require a complete upheaval of our economy, society and culture. Like always, I will work as hard as anyone to discredit the Bircher agenda and push them back into the dark corners.

499 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:46pm

re: #472 Dragon_Lady

Wrong!!! 113 now!!! Ha ha, oh BTW wheres the Oder Eaters!!!

Oh, hey I forgot, HOWDY LIZARDS! How's everyone doing this fine election evening? Anyone out there besides me looking forward to a day (or evening) without all the sucky sucky political ads?

I will be happy tomorrow knowing I won't get anymore robo calls. They continued up till this afternoon.

500 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:47pm

re: #477 Killgore Trout

I'm half tempted to turn of Fox tonight.

Do it, do it, I dare you! I double dare you!

501 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:12:55pm

Oh goody, crazy Michelle...

502 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:13:02pm

Ed Schultz has the intellect of a rock, a dumb rock. If that wasn't painful enough then MSNBC goes to Bachmann.

503 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:13:21pm

OUCH. Bachmann is now on MSNBC...............

Will she use subpoena power to investigate unamerican activitys of democratic members of congress?............

(no answer)

504 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:13:26pm

re: #484 Lidane

I don't even use credit cards anymore. I'm all but paid off on mine and won't touch credit again until after I finish grad school. I'm taking on enough debt in student loans. I don't need the extra burden.

I'm cash and debit card only until then, and hell...maybe even after that, at least until I get settled in.


good for you... why aren't we voting for you tonight?

505 Joanne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:13:49pm

re: #478 ClaudeMonet

I doubt that there is much that would dissuade Palin supporters from supporting her. She has a cult following of people who know little - or less.

506 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:14:00pm

re: #497 lostlakehiker

There's NO WAY to add 3 trillion dollars to the deficit. It's just impossible for the fed govt to spend not only the 20-30 percent of the economy it's now spending [depends who's counting], but on top of that, another 25%. The economy can't carry out its most basic functions if the fed govt is spending well over half of all the money.

You must mean, adds 3 trillion to the national debt, over a span of several years.

Thats probably what was meant - hence the (apparently) on my part.

But still...........

507 lostlakehiker  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:14:09pm

re: #484 Lidane

I don't even use credit cards anymore. I'm all but paid off on mine and won't touch credit again until after I finish grad school. I'm taking on enough debt in student loans. I don't need the extra burden.

I'm cash and debit card only until then, and hell...maybe even after that, at least until I get settled in.

Wise. Credit cards are for paying every month in full. The interest rates they charge make any other strategy self-impoverishing.

508 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:14:20pm

Oh good lord, I turn over to MSNBC and Michelle Bachmann's crazy face is on. Now she's not denying that she'll start subpoenaing people for "un-American" activities. All she says is "Wellllll, first we'll deal with the economy"

509 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:14:23pm

Bachmann's wearing Cougar-chic tonight. Watch out, media sound men.

510 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:14:33pm

re: #503 wozzablog

OUCH. Bachmann is now on MSNBC...

Will she use subpoena power to investigate unamerican activitys of democratic members of congress?...

(no answer)

9:50 p.m. ET: Live on CNN: Paul says if he has his word there will be a Tea Party Caucus in the Senate

511 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:14:52pm

re: #503 wozzablog

And Issa wants to interrogate scientists.

512 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:15:07pm

re: #499 NJDhockeyfan

I will be happy tomorrow knowing I won't get anymore robo calls. They continued up till this afternoon.

Why do you still have a home phone? You some form of Amish?

513 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:15:14pm

Matthews there is no way that woman is going to admit how crazy her ideas really are....at least not like she did before.

514 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:15:14pm

re: #508 JamesWI

Oh good lord, I turn over to MSNBC and Michelle Bachmann's crazy face is on.

You can't imagine how crazy it looks at my bit rate.................

oooooo another one for full repeal of "Obamacare"

515 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:15:19pm

"Full-scale appeal of Obama-care"

Good luck with that, you crazy, crazy bitch.

516 MittDoesNotCompute  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:15:27pm

re: #510 Gus 802

9:50 p.m. ET: Live on CNN: Paul says if he has his word there will be a Tea Party Caucus in the Senate

Oh, joy...

517 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:15:29pm

re: #484 Lidane

I don't even use credit cards anymore. I'm all but paid off on mine and won't touch credit again until after I finish grad school. I'm taking on enough debt in student loans. I don't need the extra burden.

I'm cash and debit card only until then, and hell...maybe even after that, at least until I get settled in.

Great. But now you legally cannot get a credit card until you are 21--instead, financial institutions have been pitching credit card-like access to student loans that have usurious transaction fees. And best of all, student loans can never be wiped out in bankruptcy. Yet another example of well meaning legislation backfiring.

518 Timmeh  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:15:31pm

re: #475 wozzablog

HA - Rubio's fiscally conservative budget adds 3 trillion dollars to the deficit (apprarently).

Yup. A FCINO.

519 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:15:38pm

Polls are closed in Nevada. God knows I'm no fan of Harry Reid but I hope he pulls this out.

520 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:15:56pm

OMG they are laughing at Bachmen now.....

521 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:16:05pm

re: #503 wozzablog

OUCH. Bachmann is now on MSNBC...

Will she use subpoena power to investigate unamerican activitys of democratic members of congress?...

(no answer)

I think the answer was she has 4 other things at the top of her list. HAHA, she made fun of his tingly leg.

522 Killgore Trout  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:16:12pm

re: #498 Mich-again

They are pretty entrenched. Birch Society will be at CPAC again this year, Beck and the Tea Parties are firmly in the Birch Society's corner. I don't think they've ever had so much influence than they do today.

523 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:16:14pm

re: #519 Merryweather

Polls are closed in Nevada. God knows I'm no fan of Harry Reid but I hope he pulls this out.

You are doubtlessly not the only one on LGF who holds those views...

524 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:16:22pm

re: #495 Varek Raith

I'm good.
May have a thyroid issue. Waiting for tests.
Lol, got lost on the way to the doctor's and ended up at the Pentagon.
XD

Yikes! Nothing serious I hope (forgive me if that's prying). Best of luck

525 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:16:30pm

re: #513 webevintage

Matthews there is no way that woman is going to admit how crazy her ideas really are...at least not like she did before.

Give her a day or two...she'll be rolling out the crazy by Friday.

526 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:16:44pm

re: #495 Varek Raith

I'm good.
May have a thyroid issue. Waiting for tests.
Lol, got lost on the way to the doctor's and ended up at the Pentagon.
XD

Bummer, had that prob when I was a teenager(15 or 16, I forget), diagnosed as hyperactive. They went in with "Radioactive Iodine" and killed half of my thyroid. Not fun let me tell you! But it worked and It's just on the upper level of normal, if I don't eat enough iodized salt it goes over active again, have to have a blood test every year to check. Bleaugh! I'm pulling for you dude!

527 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:16:49pm

re: #520 webevintage

OMG they are laughing at Bachmen now...

priceless. absolutely priceless.

Hell she is bad on teevee.

528 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:16:50pm

Manchin's election isn't very comforting to a real Dem..... he's not what you'd call a reliable vote.
Amazing how the map in PA is being literally redrawn, possibly for the long term.

529 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:16:53pm

MN -- Bachmann has 50% of the 15% reporting.

530 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:17:25pm

re: #510 Gus 802

9:50 p.m. ET: Live on CNN: Paul says if he has his word there will be a Tea Party Caucus in the Senate

I would honestly love to see him try it. The power struggle between him and DeMint in a Tea Party Caucus would destroy the whole Republican caucus.

531 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:17:28pm

re: #528 tradewind

Manchin's election isn't very comforting to a real Dem... he's not what you'd call a reliable vote.
Amazing how the map in PA is being literally redrawn, possibly for the long term.

Machin is far right of most Democrats.

532 Killgore Trout  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:17:35pm

re: #500 Dragon_Lady

Do it, do it, I dare you! I double dare you!

Heh. I haven't turned on the TV in months and I don't even know where the remote is. Maybe I'll just celebrate Prop 19 and forget about it.

533 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:17:44pm

re: #524 iceweasel

Hi Ice
Good to see you!

534 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:17:49pm

re: #529 wee fury

It's been gerrymandered for the GOP candidate. Yet, will her idiocy persuade even hard core Republicans to not vote for her?

535 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:17:49pm

re: #515 JamesWI
Someone's been drinking with Joy Behar.....

536 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:17:50pm

10.8 million facebook users now reporting they've voted.

Given the number who don't even look at facebook on a daily basis, that's impressive.

537 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:18:09pm

re: #512 RogueOne

Why do you still have a home phone? You some form of Amish?

My cell phone coverage is nearly non-existent. My internet is barely working most of the time. Living in the country has a couple downfalls but worth it. It's beautiful out here.

538 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:18:11pm

re: #511 freetoken

And Issa wants to interrogate scientists.

Issa needs to be reigned in or he will be the downfall of the Repubs this term.

539 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:18:37pm

re: #511 freetoken

And Issa wants to interrogate scientists.

Voted against that slippery guy today.

540 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:18:39pm

Hickenlooper wins in Colorado. Whew...Tancredo can go back to calling the President a Kenyan.

541 blueraven  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:18:57pm

re: #471 lostlakehiker

TX isn't in as deep a hole as CA. There's a reason. TX is more cautious about spending. It works out in the long run. Don't borrow what you can't repay. Don't pay wages you can't pay. Don't push taxes to the point they drive business out of the state.

It's not rocket science.

You dont need to explain TX to me. I have lived here for over 30 years. But thanks anyway. Our property tax is very high and the govenor keeps adding more toll roads and selling off the rights to foreign interests. Our education system sucks and is getting worse, so I can bitch if I feel like it. I voted!

542 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:18:57pm

Tancredo is second, but the Democrats are projected to win the Governorship of colorado.

543 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:04pm

re: #535 tradewind

Someone's been drinking with Joy Behar...

Huh?

544 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:08pm

re: #532 Killgore Trout

I hope we have that to celebrate!

545 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:10pm

Previous elections have turned up an odd fact - and I daresay this one may add further confirmation - wingnuts are angry when they are happy.

546 wee fury  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:19pm

re: #534 freetoken

No. Her adversary is worse.

547 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:20pm

re: #540 darthstar

Hickenlooper wins in Colorado. Whew...Tancredo can go back to calling the President a Kenyan.

Man, did Colorado dodge a bullet there or what.

548 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:20pm

re: #531 Walter L. Newton

Machin is far right of most Democrats.

He's scary. Shooting the HCR bill in a commercial? I think it's pretty obvious what that symbolism means.

549 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:38pm

I did get to vote today after all. The guy I voted for got less than 7% of the vote.

I know the Libertarian guy who ran against Bob Goodlatte... As part of my promise not to vote for an incumbent, I chose to vote for the guy I've known since he was a kid.

He's like Don Quixote... 'cept he's tilting at windbags...

550 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:40pm

re: #524 iceweasel

Yikes! Nothing serious I hope (forgive me if that's prying). Best of luck

Nothing serious. It's a relatively simple fix, if that's the problem.
:)

551 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:41pm

re: #499 NJDhockeyfan

I will be happy tomorrow knowing I won't get anymore robo calls. They continued up till this afternoon.

Oh GOD we've been getting at least three robo calls a day for the last week! The last one I yelled at them to stop! It was Meg, of course! GOD I'm so sick of the robo calls and the commercials! If I never see another political commercial and get another robo cal it'll be way, way too soon!!!

552 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:48pm

re: #531 Walter L. Newton
That was my point... but I didn't want to rub it in.
He seems like a good guy.
I actually feel sorry for the blue dogs. They're getting the worst of it. The democratic party will be considerably more left-leaning tomorrow.

553 Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:19:56pm

Short takes:
Democrats are doing better than expected in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Colorado.

But it's looking like a bloodbath for the Democrats in other areas, particularly in rural areas.

Obviously, the economy matters, and the drumbeat of negativity also hammered the Democrats down.

The biggest losers? The blue Dogs. They're fried.

554 recusancy  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:20:03pm

re: #548 RogueOne

He's scary. Shooting the HCR bill in a commercial? I think it's pretty obvious what that symbolism means.

He shot cap and trade.

555 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:20:14pm

re: #540 darthstar

Hickenlooper wins in Colorado.

Hickenlooper. Best name this election season.

556 Vambo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:20:33pm

Feingold needs to win.

557 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:20:34pm

re: #526 Dragon_Lady

Bummer, had that prob when I was a teenager(15 or 16, I forget), diagnosed as hyperactive. They went in with "Radioactive Iodine" and killed half of my thyroid. Not fun let me tell you! But it worked and It's just on the upper level of normal, if I don't eat enough iodized salt it goes over active again, have to have a blood test every year to check. Bleaugh! I'm pulling for you dude!

Yep, mine seems to be "hypothyroidism".

558 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:20:50pm

re: #538 BryanS

Issa needs to be reigned in or he will be the downfall of the Repubs this term.

LOL, like your party only has one freak like Issa. If not him, one of many others.

559 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:21:01pm

re: #545 Jimmah

Previous elections have turned up an odd fact - and I daresay this one may add further confirmation - wingnuts are angry when they are happy.

Are you sure they aren't happy when they're angry?
LOL!
*waves*

560 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:21:08pm

re: #537 NJDhockeyfan

My cell phone coverage is nearly non-existent. My internet is barely working most of the time. Living in the country has a couple downfalls but worth it. It's beautiful out here.

Yeah, I feel your pain and it is worth the issues (and lack of food delivery) with the internet and cell phones.

561 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:21:09pm

re: #507 lostlakehiker

Wise. Credit cards are for paying every month in full. The interest rates they charge make any other strategy self-impoverishing.


Exactly, our credit cards pay US.

562 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:21:26pm

re: #545 Jimmah

Previous elections have turned up an odd fact - and I daresay this one may add further confirmation - wingnuts are angry when they are happy.

LOL

563 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:21:26pm

re: #530 Merryweather

I would honestly love to see him try it. The power struggle between him and DeMint in a Tea Party Caucus would destroy the whole Republican caucus.

Honestly it wouldn't be all that different from the progressive caucus that bites at the heals of moderate Dems. That sure didn't make life easy for the Dems the past session.

564 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:21:41pm

re: #554 recusancy

He shot cap and trade.

Oh. In that case it's ok then. I'm no longer afraid.

565 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:21:47pm

Pajamas Media is pushing another horrifically horrible New Black Panthers story, right on cue like the good right wing lapdogs they are.

566 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:21:47pm

Eric Cantor is a douchebag.

567 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:21:57pm

re: #545 Jimmah

Previous elections have turned up an odd fact - and I daresay this one may add further confirmation - wingnuts are angry when they are happy.

Wingnuts are unbearable in defeat-- but really nasty in victory.

Whereas liberals and lefties and wee sleekit beasties are all only happy when it rains.

Youtube Video
568 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:04pm

re: #504 brookly red

good for you... why aren't we voting for you tonight?

Because I have never, ever wanted to run for office. I like the idea of making an honest living instead.

569 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:07pm

Ice Lady, how the heck are you? Hows that wonderful hubby of yours??? Be glad you're there and not here listening to the political B.S., you're not missing a thing! But we've missed you!

570 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:17pm

Cantor is telling everyone their taxes will be hiked if nothing is going to be done............. his party is standing in the way of tax cuts.

571 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:24pm

re: #519 Merryweather

Polls are closed in Nevada. God knows I'm no fan of Harry Reid but I hope he pulls this out.

If Reid loses I won't shed a tear. He's such an asshole... I won't miss him.

572 KansasMom  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:29pm

re: #447 freetoken

Wasn't that a given though? I assumed that the (D) current governor was always on the edge.

I really thought he had burned bridges in Kansas with the O'Reilly incident and stealing those medical records. Looks like he took it by a wide margin, so I guess not. I completely misjudged this one.

(Sorry for the hugely delayed reply....my computer crashed. Twice dammit. Even my electronics are unhappy tonight.)

573 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:30pm

re: #566 darthstar

Eric Cantor is a douchebag.

They shot at mah office!

574 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:39pm

re: #553 bloodstar

Short takes:
Democrats are doing better than expected in Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Colorado.

But it's looking like a bloodbath for the Democrats in other areas, particularly in rural areas.

Obviously, the economy matters, and the drumbeat of negativity also hammered the Democrats down.

The biggest losers? The blue Dogs. They're fried.

I won't miss them too much.

At least not for a while...

(The Blue dogs...)

575 zubenelgenubi  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:41pm

Evening all,

Nubi here...Zubi'Nubi to be precise. Long time lurker and admirer of CJ.

576 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:47pm

re: #541 blueraven

You dont need to explain TX to me. I have lived here for over 30 years. But thanks anyway. Our property tax is very high and the govenor keeps adding more toll roads and selling off the rights to foreign interests. Our education system sucks and is getting worse, so I can bitch if I feel like it. I voted!


Amen, I've lived here 52 years, we did great until Bush beat Richards.

577 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:50pm

And how are you going to do that douchebag Cantor?

578 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:53pm

re: #555 RogueOne

Hickenlooper. Best name this election season.

At first I thought that was a reference to the old 3 Stooges routine... Heil Hinkelsnooper!

579 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:22:53pm

re: #553 bloodstar

But it's looking like a bloodbath for the Democrats in other areas, particularly in rural areas.

This continues a long trend of the increasing divide in opinion on issues between urban and rural America. I expect this will only get more so as economic activity becomes centered increasingly around the richest areas, which tend to be urban.

580 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:23:05pm

re: #543 JamesWI
It'll come to you.

581 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:23:05pm

re: #554 recusancy

He shot cap and trade.

the Reagan assassination?.................

582 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:23:07pm

Donnelly holds IN-2 but only by 1%.

583 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:23:14pm

re: #575 zubenelgenubi

Damn, that was a fast block!

584 Vambo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:23:22pm

re: #567 iceweasel

Wingnuts are unbearable in defeat-- but really nasty in victory.

Whereas liberals and lefties and wee sleekit beasties are all only happy when it rains.


[Video]

That band stupid be soundtrack of this election.

"The queerest of the queer", "stupid girl", etc

585 bratwurst  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:23:33pm

re: #528 tradewind


Amazing how the map in PA is being literally redrawn, possibly for the long term.

A permanent majority, perchance?

586 Joanne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:23:41pm

re: #530 Merryweather

I would honestly love to see him try it. The power struggle between him and DeMint in a Tea Party Caucus would destroy the whole Republican caucus.

I think that's inevitable.

587 Vambo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:23:48pm

re: #584 Vambo

That band should be soundtrack of this election.

"The queerest of the queer", "stupid girl", etc

588 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:23:58pm

This is beginning to look like it's not going to be the Tea Party's night, after all.

589 ClaudeMonet  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:24:03pm

re: #72 CarleeCork

Yes, the CONS get two years to 'fix' the mess and then the people will switch back to DEMS. Can't wait to see Princess Palin run against President Obama.

At least we'd be rid of her and her type. "OK, we tried your ideological purity and your with-us-on-everything-or-not-at-all attitude, now can we go back to trying to WIN?" Look at 1964 and 1984 as templates.

re: #183 LudwigVanQuixote

Dude, I like your posts, but sometimes, prima fascia data needs to be examined prima fascia. If you are voting for someone like Rand Paul, O'Donnell, or Angle you are prima fascia an idiot or just evil.

If you think that W. Bush, Sarah Palin, Hannity or Beck is smart, you are prima fascia a moron.

The data speak for themselves.

That's prima facie. Other than that, great post.

590 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:24:19pm

re: #568 Lidane

Because I have never, ever wanted to run for office. I like the idea of making an honest living instead.

were never going to get good government till we stop electing & start conscripting...

591 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:24:22pm

re: #575 zubenelgenubi

Evening all,

Nubi here...Zubi'Nubi to be precise. Long time lurker and admirer of CJ.

Scanning for fucktards...

detected.

592 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:24:28pm

re: #583 Varek Raith

Damn, that was a fast block!

Oh dear, and I updinged him/her for being polite and introducing him/herself.

Was this someone we know?

593 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:24:29pm

re: #582 RogueOne

Donnelly holds IN-2 but only by 1%.

Hey, what do they call the guy who graduates last in Med School?

594 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:24:34pm

re: #560 webevintage

Yeah, I feel your pain and it is worth the issues (and lack of food delivery) with the internet and cell phones.

And we don't have any problems with cell phones or internet up here in the mountains... maybe it's because we are high... and the cell towers are higher... there is only DSL in this section of the county, but it's been very reliable... and dish takes care of the video feeds...

The only thing that is skimpy is AM radio, I like talk stations... but since I got the Ipod a few months ago... I've been WIFI streaming most of my radio listening, takes the load off my computer.

595 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:24:35pm

Cantor, you chickenshit, answer the questions.
Lol

596 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:24:56pm

re: #591 iceweasel

Scanning for fucktards...

detected.

=)

597 zubenelgenubi  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:02pm

re: #591 iceweasel

Be nice now...

598 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:14pm

re: #563 BryanS

Not really - this is more a matter of ego than ideology. Jim DeMint's been setting himself up as the defacto Tea Party leader in the Senate, and gotten a ridiculously inflated sense of importance to boot (he once single-handedly held up all unanimous consent bills). He won't like Rand Paul muscling in on his turf.

599 webevintage  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:21pm

Lawrence O'donnell is just keeping on the debt ceiling with the Republicans tonight.....not that he can get any of them to answer the question.

600 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:25pm

Cantor - No answers. None.

"we have to be fiscally responsible"........... then why'd you not want to fund the 9/11 rescue worker bill?.

Fuck him.

601 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:27pm

re: #593 jamesfirecat

Doctor.

602 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:28pm

re: #559 Floral Giraffe

Are you sure they aren't happy when they're angry?
LOL!
*waves*

Both. Anger and happiness are inextricably entangled in the wingnut brain.

Waves back :)

603 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:33pm

re: #597 zubenelgenubi

Hmmmmm....

zubenelgenubi

This user is blocked.

(Logged in)
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604 Timmeh  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:34pm

re: #445 Timmeh

ABC seems to be ahead of CNN in this. ABC has 64% Precincts Reporting and Sestak is now leading 52-48. CNN only has 50% reporting.

[Link: abcnews.go.com...]

82 % Precincts Reporting and now 51-49 for Sestak. Keeping those fingers crossed.

605 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:41pm

re: #593 jamesfirecat

Hey, what do they call the guy who graduates last in Med School?

Hopefully not 'My doctor'.

606 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:47pm

re: #580 tradewind

It'll come to you.

What? Is it supposed to mean that I must be a drunk, angry liberal because I recognize that Michelle Bachmann is both (a) crazy and (b) a total bitch?

Or is it because I said "appeal" instead of "repeal" and can't go back to edit it?

607 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:51pm

re: #566 darthstar

Eric Cantor is a douchebag.

With a shit-eating grin on his face all the time. Reminds me of that fraud Pastor Joel Osteen, for the smile alone.

608 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:56pm

re: #571 NJDhockeyfan

If Reid loses I won't shed a tear. He's such an asshole... I won't miss him.

If Reid were running against someone who wasn't a complete fruitcake with added nuts, I'd share your sentiments.

609 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:25:58pm

re: #603 Varek Raith

Hmmm...

Pew, pew, pew, pew!

/

610 bratwurst  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:26:02pm

With 3 of 10 counties reporting, Joe ("You lie!") Wilson is down by 6200 votes!

611 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:26:18pm

re: #591 iceweasel

Scanning for fucktards...

detected.

Youtube Video
612 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:26:20pm

re: #610 bratwurst

With 3 of 10 counties reporting, Joe ("You lie!") Wilson is down by 6200 votes!

Weird isn't it?

613 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:26:25pm

re: #557 Varek Raith

Yep, mine seems to be "hypothyroidism".

Man that's worse, but you can regulate it, or so I've heard. Is it "Grave Disease" ? My cousin had that so bad they had to take the darn thing out and she's on Synthyroid for the rest of her life. Unfortunately it runs in our family, my grandfather on my Mom's side showed all the symptoms long before they discovered what it was. Dude, I truly feel for you.

614 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:26:30pm

Poor Texas. Perry is a douchebag and a liar.

615 Shiplord Kirel  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:26:30pm

The good folk of Oklahoma have struck a blow against Muslim infiltration in their legal system (who knew!) by banning Islamic law from the courts:

Oklahoma Voters Ban Judges From Using Islamic Law

A measure to similarly ban the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition from civil courts was defeated.

616 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:26:40pm

re: #603 Varek Raith

Hmmm...

Don't see that every day....

617 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:26:57pm

Cantor looks like he's wearing cellophane panties filled with astroglide.

I like O'Donnell...what a waste of time. Why do we even have them on here?

618 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:27:03pm

re: #602 Jimmah

Hi Jimmah,
Been a while since the happiest couples were logged in at the same time.

619 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:27:51pm

re: #608 Merryweather

If Reid were running against someone who wasn't a complete fruitcake with added nuts, I'd share your sentiments.

I hate it when party comes before sanity.

Angle v. Reid. People here supporting Angle (and the others)

I look at them differently you know. I totally think I realize when Dems are whacko. Party (country hah) first.

620 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:27:56pm

meat

621 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:27:59pm

re: #598 Merryweather

Not really - this is more a matter of ego than ideology. Jim DeMint's been setting himself up as the defacto Tea Party leader in the Senate, and gotten a ridiculously inflated sense of importance to boot (he once single-handedly held up all unanimous consent bills). He won't like Rand Paul muscling in on his turf.

You have one thing right--DeMint is really impressed with himself.

622 bratwurst  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:28:03pm

re: #612 Gus 802

Weird isn't it?

I'm thrilled. I don't live anywhere close to SC, but I sent his opponent (ex-United States Marine Rob Miller) money...first time I have EVER contributed to a congressional candidate.

623 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:28:04pm

re: #603 Varek Raith

Hmmm...

Cool trick. Do it again!

624 jaunte  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:28:19pm

re: #615 Shiplord Kirel

I hope they made an exception for Arabic numerals.

625 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:28:24pm

9 News and the Denver Post are calling the "Personhood Amendment" Amendment 62 as having failed.

626 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:28:27pm

Hi Floral! How're you doin flower lady?

627 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:28:35pm

re: #590 brookly red

were never going to get good government till we stop electing & start conscripting...

The idea that any of my neighbors and co-workers (including myself) could be chosen at random and plopped into seats of real power ought to be the most terrifying thing you can imagine.

628 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:28:51pm

re: #517 BryanS

Great. But now you legally cannot get a credit card until you are 21.

That's okay. I'm 37. I think I pass the age restriction. :)

The way I see it, I'm borrowing almost $40k a year for the next two years to pay for graduate school. No way in hell am I going to add to that debt burden with more credit card bills. I'll keep my cards active by using them for something small that I can pay at the end of the month (i.e., a book from Amazon.com, a tank of gas, etc.) but otherwise I'm not touching them for the next year and a half just because I'm already going to be nearly $80k in the hole when I'm done. That's enough to pay back, you know?

629 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:00pm

Tightening up in PA:

SESTAK, JOE (DEM)

1,480,678 50.4%
TOOMEY, PAT (REP)

1,456,728 49.6%

[Link: www.electionreturns.state.pa.us...]

630 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:01pm

re: #613 Dragon_Lady

Man that's worse, but you can regulate it, or so I've heard. Is it "Grave Disease" ? My cousin had that so bad they had to take the darn thing out and she's on Synthyroid for the rest of her life. Unfortunately it runs in our family, my grandfather on my Mom's side showed all the symptoms long before they discovered what it was. Dude, I truly feel for you.

Nope.
As far as my doc can tell, it's not at all serious. Treatment will most likely be daily pill of somesort for the rest of time.
:)

631 Decatur Deb  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:01pm

re: #615 Shiplord Kirel

The good folk of Oklahoma have struck a blow against Muslim infiltration in their legal system (who knew!) by banning Islamic law from the courts:

Oklahoma Voters Ban Judges From Using Islamic Law

A measure to similarly ban the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition from civil courts was defeated.

Are they still allowed to transmute lead to gold?

632 Mostly sane, most of the time.  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:10pm

bbiab

633 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:14pm

re: #625 Gus 802

9 News and the Denver Post are calling the "Personhood Amendment" Amendment 62 as having failed.

W00t!11!

634 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:14pm

re: #591 iceweasel

Yes, #112 "zoogoo" is already posted in the swamp.
Trolls, trolls plotting their silly little plays.
Swatted by Charles!

635 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:21pm

re: #625 Gus 802

9 News and the Denver Post are calling the "Personhood Amendment" Amendment 62 as having failed.

Good...

636 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:23pm

re: #503 wozzablog
Who knows. How 'd it work out for Henry Waxman?

637 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:30pm

re: #627 negativ

The idea that any of my neighbors and co-workers (including myself) could be chosen at random and plopped into seats of real power ought to be the most terrifying thing you can imagine.

who said at random?

638 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:39pm

re: #614 CarleeCork

Poor Texas. Perry is a douchebag and a liar.

And when he completes this, his FOURTH term, he will have been Tex guv longer than FDR was prez. But he's got great hair and likes to hunt and talk about secession. That's all it takes for a Republican in TX. It's the opposite of CA, but even more so.

639 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:53pm

re: #625 Gus 802

9 News and the Denver Post are calling the "Personhood Amendment" Amendment 62 as having failed.

That was the one that would have made Fetus' people... right? Which still totally misses the point that people don't have a right use other people's organs without their permission...

640 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:29:55pm

re: #630 Varek Raith

Nope.
As far as my doc can tell, it's not at all serious. Treatment will most likely be daily pill of somesort for the rest of time.
:)

My dog had the same problem. Can't stop peeing on the floor?

641 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:30:23pm

re: #639 jamesfirecat

That was the one that would have made Fetus' people... right? Which still totally misses the point that people don't have a right use other people's organs without their permission...

Yep. That's the one.

642 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:30:27pm

re: #631 Decatur Deb

Are they still allowed to transmute lead to gold?

I turned paper into gold... so far it has worked out just fine.

643 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:30:32pm

Any word on Al Green?

644 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:30:40pm

re: #636 tradewind

Who knows. How 'd it work out for Henry Waxman?

HENRY WAXMAN? Is he running? Is he winning?

Why oh why do you folks bring up the same booga booga names again and again and again?

Think more.

645 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:30:44pm

re: #629 Gus 802

Tightening up in PA:

SESTAK, JOE (DEM)

1,480,678 50.4%
TOOMEY, PAT (REP)

1,456,728 49.6%

[Link: www.electionreturns.state.pa.us...]

What's left to count is the key. If urban Sestak wins; if not, it's Toomey.

646 Dancing along the light of day  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:31:07pm

re: #626 Dragon_Lady

Hi Floral! How're you doin flower lady?

LOL!
Blooming!

647 Vambo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:31:09pm

re: #643 NJDhockeyfan

Any word on Al Green?

yes. he's tired of being alone.

648 Basho  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:31:14pm

re: #545 Jimmah

Miss you, Jimmah and Iceweasel. One year anniversary coming up :)

649 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:31:15pm

re: #645 palomino

What's left to count is the key. If urban Sestak wins; if not, it's Toomey.

7,578 out of 9,244 Districts (81.98%) Reporting Statewide

650 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:31:21pm

re: #615 Shiplord Kirel

The good folk of Oklahoma have struck a blow against Muslim infiltration in their legal system (who knew!) by banning Islamic law from the courts:

Oklahoma Voters Ban Judges From Using Islamic Law

A measure to similarly ban the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition from civil courts was defeated.

Ha! Plus one for the absurdity of the law and humor of your comparison.

651 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:32:16pm

re: #606 JamesWI
No, it's actually the indiscriminate use of the
bitch thing.
No biggie, but a bad habit in real life.

652 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:32:29pm

re: #639 jamesfirecat

That was the one that would have made Fetus' people... right? Which still totally misses the point that people don't have a right use other people's organs without their permission...

Forget that. We don't even need Judith Jarvis Thompson to make the point. A person can't be compelled to donate blood against their will or bone marrow even when it will save one or many lives.

653 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:32:31pm

re: #618 Rightwingconspirator

Hi Jimmah,
Been a while since the happiest couples were logged in at the same time.

Hey RWC - good to see you and dragon lady here too. Best wishes from all at Jimmah-ice Acres :)

654 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:32:31pm

re: #639 jamesfirecat

That was the one that would have made Fetus' people... right? Which still totally misses the point that people don't have a right use other people's organs without their permission...

Why don't we just go all the way and makes sperm, embryos and stem cells "persons" too?

Because, among other things, America and the rest of the world just don't have enough persons.

655 Sionainn  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:32:57pm

re: #557 Varek Raith

Yep, mine seems to be "hypothyroidism".

I've got hypothyroidism. I just get regular blood tests and take Synthroid every day. Pretty easy to deal with as those things go. If that's what your doctor decides you need to do, insist on the name brand thyroid medication and take it in the morning on an empty stomach at least a half hour before you eat. My internist at the time didn't bother to tell me that when they started me on the meds. It took an endocrinologist to pass on that important info.

Good luck.

656 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:33:04pm

re: #620 darthstar

Why The Face?

657 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:33:11pm

re: #644 Stanley Sea
Because people bring up the same tired old subpoena thing again.

658 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:33:29pm

re: #651 tradewind

No, it's actually the indiscriminate use of the
bitch thing.
No biggie, but a bad habit in real life.

life is a bit, err I mean yeah your right.

659 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:33:32pm

Christine still got 40% of the vote. And if Delaware is considered one of the saner corners of this nation, I wonder what those 40% really thought they were voting for? Did they just hate the Democratic party so much that they just couldn't vote for Coons? Or, do 40% of the electorate really view the world through the eyes of O'Donnell?

660 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:33:38pm

re: #654 palomino

Why don't we just go all the way and makes sperm, embryos and stem cells "persons" too?

Because, among other things, America and the rest of the world just don't have enough persons.

In before anyone else!

Youtube Video
661 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:33:44pm

re: #657 tradewind

Because people bring up the same tired old subpoena thing again.

Yes. Because crazy lady never gave an answer.

662 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:33:56pm

re: #657 tradewind

Because people bring up the same tired old subpoena thing again.

That's because your party refuses to answer it.
;)

663 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:34:03pm

OK Joe Wilson is pulling way ahead.

End of watching that race.

Joe Wilson (REP)
53.85% 110,255
Eddie McCain (LIB)
1.75% 3,579
Rob Miller (DEM)
43.17% 88,377

664 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:34:19pm

re: #658 brookly red

life is a bit, err I mean yeah your right.

Only you on this blog. Always reliable.

Next it will be the dude with the money in the freezer!

Think more.

665 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:34:38pm

re: #643 NJDhockeyfan

Any word on Al Green?

He lost to DeMint, but he can still beat you in a debate.
:)

666 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:34:50pm

re: #659 freetoken

I pray it is the former, rather than the latter.

667 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:34:51pm

Flips back to Toomey!

SESTAK, JOE (DEM)

1,576,013 49.9%
TOOMEY, PAT (REP)

1,580,282 50.1%

668 stonemason  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:03pm

re: #183 LudwigVanQuixote

Dude, I like your posts, but sometimes, prima fascia data needs to be examined prima fascia. If you are voting for someone like Rand Paul, O'Donnell, or Angle you are prima fascia an idiot or just evil.

If you think that W. Bush, Sarah Palin, Hannity or Beck is smart, you are prima fascia a moron.

The data speak for themselves.

I love it when a bigot, whose bigotry is based on perceived intelligence, shows a lack of intelligence.

Add to that the video of Jon Stewart rally attendees who couldn't tell the difference between an economic ideology and an African Nation...sheesh, ya might not want to push that intelligence test for voting...

669 Sionainn  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:07pm

re: #613 Dragon_Lady

Man that's worse, but you can regulate it, or so I've heard. Is it "Grave Disease" ? My cousin had that so bad they had to take the darn thing out and she's on Synthyroid for the rest of her life. Unfortunately it runs in our family, my grandfather on my Mom's side showed all the symptoms long before they discovered what it was. Dude, I truly feel for you.

Graves is hyperthyroid and I've heard that's harder to deal with than my situation (which is Hashimoto's).

670 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:17pm

re: #667 Gus 802

Flips back to Toomey!

SESTAK, JOE (DEM)

1,576,013 49.9%
TOOMEY, PAT (REP)

1,580,282 50.1%

Fuck.

671 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:23pm

re: #547 Merryweather

Man, did Colorado dodge a bullet there or what.

I never thought it would be close. Bungling by all parties with the exception of Hickenlooper made him the obvious choice.

672 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:32pm

re: #664 Stanley Sea

Only you on this blog. Always reliable.

Next it will be the dude with the money in the freezer!

Think more.

Oops, sorry Brookly, meant for Trade. How you slipped in I have no idea. Really!

673 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:37pm

re: #665 darthstar

He lost to DeMint, but he can still beat you in a debate.
:)

Wasn't he the one with the AWESOME suggestion of making action figures of himself to boost the economy?

674 Joanne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:38pm

re: #643 NJDhockeyfan

Any word on Al Green?

He got more than 30% of the vote. WTF?

675 Blizard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:38pm

Hi from Colorado! It's been awhile. New job, new house, new town. Interesting evening so far....

676 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:42pm

re: #630 Varek Raith

Nope.
As far as my doc can tell, it's not at all serious. Treatment will most likely be daily pill of somesort for the rest of time.
:)


I've been on Synthroid for years, no biggie. Keep em next to your bed, take it when you wake up. You have to wait 45-60 minutes before you eat.

677 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:47pm

re: #657 tradewind

Because people bring up the same tired old subpoena thing again.

In five months, you'll be denying that you denied the same old tired subpoena thing, and you'll be supporting the fuck-up of America it brings.

678 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:35:47pm

re: #670 wozzablog

Fuck.

We got ourselves a horse race!

679 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:36:15pm

re: #673 Varek Raith

Wasn't he the one with the AWESOME suggestion of making action figures of himself to boost the economy?

Yep. My comment stands.

680 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:36:22pm

re: #664 Stanley Sea

Only you on this blog. Always reliable.

Next it will be the dude with the money in the freezer!

Think more.

careful what you ask for...

681 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:36:31pm

re: #678 Gus 802

We got ourselves a horse race!

Fuck.

682 Blizard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:36:33pm

re: #555 RogueOne

Best beer, too.

683 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:36:37pm

re: #673 Varek Raith

Wasn't he the one with the AWESOME suggestion of making action figures of himself to boost the economy?

Yes. Most brilliant platform ever!

684 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:36:41pm

re: #672 Stanley Sea

Oops, sorry Brookly, meant for Trade. How you slipped in I have no idea. Really!

All conservatives look the same :)

685 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:36:43pm

re: #648 Basho

Miss you, Jimmah and Iceweasel. One year anniversary coming up :)

Amazing to think it's coming up for one year since that fateful day at City Hall, Manhattan.

Btw, special thanks to Basho here who was our Best Man :)

686 Reginald Perrin  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:37:08pm

re: #571 NJDhockeyfan

Have you ever seen the movie, Casino? It was based on a true story, Reid was the the DA that drove the mob out of Vegas. He had a bomb planted in his car. He may not have been a great Senator, but any man with that much courage is not an "asshole". He could have taken bribes and turned the other way.

687 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:37:15pm

re: #634 Floral Giraffe

And they proudly quote that crap. Again and again and...

688 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:37:18pm

re: #676 CarleeCork

I've been on Synthroid for years, no biggie. Keep em next to your bed, take it when you wake up. You have to wait 45-60 minutes before you eat.

I got my thyroid nuked a couple of years ago. Take thyroid supplements every morning. Sucks to lose your metabolism though...weight control is a bitch now.

689 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:37:27pm

re: #685 Jimmah

Amazing to think it's coming up for one year since that fateful day at City Hall, Manhattan.

Btw, special thanks to Basho here who was our Best Man :)

Post the vid.

690 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:38:07pm

re: #651 tradewind

No, it's actually the indiscriminate use of the
bitch thing.
No biggie, but a bad habit in real life.

I understand some might see some sexist elements to it. For many, however, it is essentially what you'd call a female, who you think is a total asshole. (How many times do you hear of women being called "assholes?")

And when it's a public figure, who totally fits that definition, I have absolutely no problem shouting it from the rooftops. Will I call the women I meet in every day life "bitches"? Absolutely not. But Michelle Bachmann? Total bitch.

691 ClaudeMonet  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:38:13pm

re: #351 Merryweather

Holy moley - Joe "You Lie" Wilson is losing!

A Wilson loss would just break my f'in heart.

re: #389 jamesfirecat

Sorry I got Mythbusters crossed with Mobile Infantry...

Don't mess with the MI.

"Starship Troopers"--Great book, horrible movie.

692 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:38:20pm

re: #672 Stanley Sea

Oops, sorry Brookly, meant for Trade. How you slipped in I have no idea. Really!

thats OK...

uh, does anyone know how to recall a drone... just asking.

693 abbyadams  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:38:21pm

re: #678 Gus 802

I don't want a fing horse race, I want not to be represented by a GODDAMN CLUB FOR GROWTH GUY.

694 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:38:22pm

re: #660 jamesfirecat

In before anyone else!


[Video]

Even before I clicked I knew it would be Every Sperm is Sacred. Great call though. My favorite moment from that film is the morbidly obese aristocrat who eats himself to death...by explosion. Classic Monty Python.

ESIS is right up there with all time great MP songs like the one from Life of Brian that starts out, "When you look at it, Life's a piece of shit". (Kind of appropriate on a night like this)

695 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:38:25pm

Fuck - Johnson beats Feingold. And so the most honourable Senator falls, for completely inexplicable reasons.

696 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:38:29pm

re: #653 Jimmah

Yeah, the election has brought us both out. The blog is the relief from lamestreaming media. Holding my breath for California polls to close.

697 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:38:41pm

Fuck it.

MSNBC says Wisconsin is to the GOPer Johnson.

698 Charles Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:39:11pm

Ron Johnson has won in Wisconsin -- another hard core anti-science Republican.

699 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:39:21pm

re: #628 Lidane

That's okay. I'm 37. I think I pass the age restriction. :)

The way I see it, I'm borrowing almost $40k a year for the next two years to pay for graduate school. No way in hell am I going to add to that debt burden with more credit card bills. I'll keep my cards active by using them for something small that I can pay at the end of the month (i.e., a book from Amazon.com, a tank of gas, etc.) but otherwise I'm not touching them for the next year and a half just because I'm already going to be nearly $80k in the hole when I'm done. That's enough to pay back, you know?

I just think it ridiculous to ban young people from access to credit because it is assumed they are too stupid to manage that credit. Apparently one can vote, can die for one's country, but anyone over 18 and under 21, is too incompetent to be allowed to have a credit card and use it responsibly. But drinking restrictions are already accepted. An 18 year old is apparently not legally allowed to pay for something at the end of the month.

700 Basho  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:39:38pm

re: #685 Jimmah

Amazing to think it's coming up for one year since that fateful day at City Hall, Manhattan.

Btw, special thanks to Basho here who was our Best Man :)

Such a wonderful memory. Will always treasure it. I am very grateful to have been a part of it :)

701 CarleeCork  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:40:34pm

re: #688 darthstar

I got my thyroid nuked a couple of years ago. Take thyroid supplements every morning. Sucks to lose your metabolism though...weight control is a bitch now.


I'm grateful that it can be controlled, imagine what it was like before good medicine.

702 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:40:37pm

Feingold lost. Bummer. I wouldn't have ever voted for him but I did like him.

703 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:40:40pm

re: #606 JamesWI

What? Is it supposed to mean that I must be a drunk, angry liberal because I recognize that Michelle Bachmann is both (a) crazy and (b) a total bitch?

Or is it because I said "appeal" instead of "repeal" and can't go back to edit it?

I love JamesWI.

Dude, why don't you post more? :(

704 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:40:43pm

Colorado - Senator

Michael Bennet (Dem)
49.7%
(383,698)

Ken Buck (GOP)
45.0%
(346,952)

705 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:40:44pm

I don't see how they can call Feingold out right now. Looking online, only 5% of Milwaukee County has reported. You'd think you'd wait until the most populous, and typically very Democratic county, reports more than 5% before you'd call this one.

706 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:40:52pm

re: #686 Reginald Perrin

Have you ever seen the movie, Casino? It was based on a true story, Reid was the the DA that drove the mob out of Vegas. He had a bomb planted in his car. He may not have been a great Senator, but any man with that much courage is not an "asshole". He could have taken bribes and turned the other way.

His quote while our bravest were in the middle of a war in Iraq... "The war is lost."

That's when called him an asshole. He never apologized for it. Good riddance Harry. I hope you lose.

707 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:40:52pm

re: #698 Charles

Ron Johnson has won in Wisconsin -- another hard core anti-science Republican.

Too bad. Feingold was one of the few Senators who actually took his constituents needs over those of the corporations.

708 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:41:07pm

re: #689 Stanley Sea

Post the vid.

OK! Btw it never fails to amuse me how many wingnuts and internet weirdos broke their little brains over this :

Youtube Video
709 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:41:23pm

re: #663 Gus 802

OK Joe Wilson is pulling way ahead.

End of watching that race.

Joe Wilson (REP)
53.85% 110,255
Eddie McCain (LIB)
1.75% 3,579
Rob Miller (DEM)
43.17% 88,377

Too good to be true. It's South Carolina after all, and Wilson's district is pretty far right.

It's the pathetic state of our discourse today that interrupting a speech to call the prez a liar is a fundraising tool. Sorry, but Wilson is a good ole boy (some neoconfed stuff in his background), so yes race played a factor.

710 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:41:30pm

re: #707 darthstar

Too bad. Feingold was one of the few Senators who actually took his constituents needs over those of the corporations.

And worked with McCain. Now it's all history.

711 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:41:41pm

Nikki Haley, best looking gov ever.

712 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:41:43pm

re: #630 Varek Raith

Nope.
As far as my doc can tell, it's not at all serious. Treatment will most likely be daily pill of somesort for the rest of time.
:)

Whew, that's a relief! You dodged a bullet there my friend, all you have to do is have to do is exercise more and eat iodized salt, take your pills and you'll be golden! :-) happy, happy (-: Dance!

713 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:41:44pm

re: #702 RogueOne

Feingold lost. Bummer. I wouldn't have ever voted for him but I did like him.


That makes absolutely no sense. Feingold is a great Senator. We're going to miss having him.

714 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:42:02pm

re: #709 palomino

Too good to be true. It's South Carolina after all, and Wilson's district is pretty far right.

It's the pathetic state of our discourse today that interrupting a speech to call the prez a liar is a fundraising tool. Sorry, but Wilson is a good ole boy (some neoconfed stuff in his background), so yes race played a factor.

Yeah, I posted an update. Wilson is ahead by 10 points.

715 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:42:26pm

re: #711 RogueOne

Nikki Haley, best looking gov ever.

Looking forward to the release of her sex tapes.

716 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:42:26pm

re: #700 Basho

Such a wonderful memory. Will always treasure it. I am very grateful to have been a part of it :)

It was awesome to have you there, and a picture of us was submitted to the British Consulate!

/ we're all in the Matrix now. :(

717 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:42:28pm

Ron Johnson spent over $8,000,000 dollars of his own money in to knock off Feingold.
Chamber Of Commerce put in $700k

718 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:42:41pm

re: #557 Varek Raith

Yep, mine seems to be "hypothyroidism".

Eh, I have the same thing (allegedly). Went in for routine bloodwork, found that my thyroid numbers were just inexcusable. Didn't have any of the common symptoms apart from just generally feeling slightly crappy at all times. I assumed that was Just The Way Things Go. Started taking Synthroid. Felt %0.5 better than baseline calibration. 3 months down the line, I had another blood test and my thyroid numbers were still just as screwed up. Synthroid dosage increased! Don't feel any differently. Well, except for the fact that I seem to have the short-term memory and attention span of a 5 month-old puppy.

Best health care in the world, etc etc.

719 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:42:53pm

re: #706 NJDhockeyfan

His quote while our bravest were in the middle of a war in Iraq... "The war is lost."

That's when called him an asshole. He never apologized for it. Good riddance Harry. I hope you lose.

Sharon Angle will be worse in every way imaginable besides handing out mindless platitudes you realize....

720 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:43:17pm

re: #713 darthstar

That makes absolutely no sense. Feingold is a great Senator. We're going to miss having him.

Makes a lot of sense. I don't put political leanings on the top peg of what I consider necessary to be a good man. I don't feel the need to agree with him to respect the man.

721 bratwurst  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:43:25pm

re: #711 RogueOne

Nikki Haley, best looking gov ever.

She is down about 10000 votes halfway through the counting.

722 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:43:34pm

Wow...
How many trips to Ohio for POTUS?
He's turned out to be absolute kryptonite there.

723 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:43:50pm

I think a lot of people in Congress are gonna get whacked because they are incumbents. It may not be fair, but there's strong voter anger out there, and it kind of like when you try a spoonful of potato salad and it tastes bad. You don't just throw out the spoonful.

I don't think party affiliation is a prime factor in the "throw out the bums" sentiment, but since the dems control both houses, it's just common sense that they take the biggest hit.

724 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:44:03pm

I just seriously had a high school friend ask this:

here is a question for you guys? would you call the Tea Party the new Progressive Party? I understand 2 different ideologies but this is the most powerful 3rd party (yes Republicans its a 3rd party not a part of yours) since the the Progressives. Your thoughts. :)

I'm currently having to explain that the Tea Party isn't independent from the Republican party, but just the far right faction of the GOP.

*sigh*

725 Joanne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:44:03pm

re: #695 Merryweather

Fuck - Johnson beats Feingold. And so the most honourable Senator falls, for completely inexplicable reasons.

I think there were about $9,000,000 reason$.

726 Basho  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:44:04pm

re: #716 iceweasel

It was awesome to have you there, and a picture of us was submitted to the British Consulate!

/ we're all in the Matrix now. :(

Haha, really? They wanted proof of the handsome dude that was your witness?

727 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:44:08pm

re: #700 Basho

Such a wonderful memory. Will always treasure it. I am very grateful to have been a part of it :)

We'll have to get together again in Scotland sometime! Or NYC, whichever happens first :)

728 Mich-again  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:44:09pm

re: #522 Killgore Trout

They are pretty entrenched. Birch Society will be at CPAC again this year, Beck and the Tea Parties are firmly in the Birch Society's corner. I don't think they've ever had so much influence than they do today.


yeah but its like static electricity. This was their big hand on the door handle moment. But they can't actually lead us anywhere with Birch ideals because there is no way from here to there.

729 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:44:12pm

re: #719 jamesfirecat

Sharon Angle will be worse in every way imaginable besides handing out mindless platitudes you realize...

You'd have better luck trying to convince a footstool.

730 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:44:16pm

re: #719 jamesfirecat

Sharon Angle will be worse in every way imaginable besides handing out mindless platitudes you realize...

but the platitudes will go to the "right sort of people".

731 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:44:23pm

re: #719 jamesfirecat

Sharon Angle will be worse in every way imaginable besides handing out mindless platitudes you realize...

We'll see. She has to prove herself. If she sucks then they can vote he out next time.

732 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:44:37pm

re: #722 tradewind

Wow...
How many trips to Ohio for POTUS?
He's turned out to be absolute kryptonite there.

Just like Bush was radioactive to Rs in 2006.
Same old, same old.

733 Walter L. Newton  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:45:07pm

Harry has been drunk driving again...
//

"LAS VEGAS -- A power outage in the Henderson area briefly affected polls at Schofield Middle School, according to Nevada Secretary of State Ross Miller, while long lines in Elko threatened to hold up the results past 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Miller said voters would be allowed to vote, but added that statewide results may be delayed.
"No results of any statewide races can be reported in any county until all polls across the state are closed," Miller said in a statement. He could not say how long the vote count would take.
The outage occurred after a vehicle hit a transformer at Eastern Avenue and the 215 Beltway, affecting 1,000 customers, NV Energy reported.

[Link: www.fox5vegas.com...]

734 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:45:18pm

re: #676 CarleeCork

I've been on Synthroid for years, no biggie. Keep em next to your bed, take it when you wake up. You have to wait 45-60 minutes before you eat.

Smart! Thank goodness all I have to worry about is the iodized salt crap, but you know whats really ironic? I've had TWO, count them, TWO cats now that have hyperactive thyroid and are on the same med's I was on as a kid. Is that too weird or what!?!

735 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:45:21pm

re: #721 bratwurst

She is down about 10000 votes halfway through the counting.

Up 50k with 78% counted.

736 Merryweather  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:45:34pm

re: #731 NJDhockeyfan

We'll see. She has to prove herself. If she sucks then they can vote he out next time.

Yeah, it'll be that simple, and she'll cause absolutely no damage with her extremist views in the meantime. *eyeroll*

737 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:45:43pm

re: #722 tradewind

Wow...
How many trips to Ohio for POTUS?
He's turned out to be absolute kryptonite there.

You seem so happy he's getting "put in his place"...that uppity President.

738 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:45:50pm

Rick Boucher lost in VA. Has been in Congress since 1982.

Guess he'll go back to his old job of voicing "Underdog".

739 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:46:04pm

re: #705 JamesWI

I don't see how they can call Feingold out right now. Looking online, only 5% of Milwaukee County has reported. You'd think you'd wait until the most populous, and typically very Democratic county, reports more than 5% before you'd call this one.

Walker as the Repub candidate in the governor race --current Milwaukee County exec--would have blunted some of the usual overwhelming Milwaukee margin.

740 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:46:06pm

re: #702 RogueOne

Feingold lost. Bummer. I wouldn't have ever voted for him but I did like him.

I hope Feingold doesn't just retire from politics. He's the kind of person we need more of in govt...not for his ideology, but for his integrity and seriousness about solving the big problems of the day.

741 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:46:09pm

re: #706 NJDhockeyfan

His quote while our bravest were in the middle of a war in Iraq... "The war is lost."

That's when called him an asshole. He never apologized for it. Good riddance Harry. I hope you lose.

How's Iraq now? I visit a local liquor store with Chaldeans - they are on the internet freaking out right now because of the church bombing.

So, how's Iraq going after we fucking destroyed it? Partisan blindness.

742 Reginald Perrin  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:46:19pm

re: #706 NJDhockeyfan

He cleaned up Vegas, asshole. What the fuck does he have to do to get a troll like you to take back saying Reid is an asshole? The only place where what you just posted seems to matter is down at the stalker troll blog.

I am done feeding this house troll

743 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:46:22pm

re: #723 really grumpy big dog Johnson

I think a lot of people in Congress are gonna get whacked because they are incumbents. It may not be fair, but there's strong voter anger out there, and it kind of like when you try a spoonful of potato salad and it tastes bad. You don't just throw out the spoonful.

I don't think party affiliation is a prime factor in the "throw out the bums" sentiment, but since the dems control both houses, it's just common sense that they take the biggest hit.

true that but the were not part of the solution & so it goes.

744 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:46:26pm

re: #731 NJDhockeyfan

We'll see. She has to prove herself. If she sucks then they can vote he out next time.

I honestly don't see how she can not suck given how stupid/crazy she is...

745 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:46:41pm

re: #708 Jimmah

OK! Btw it never fails to amuse me how many wingnuts and internet weirdos broke their little brains over this :


[Video]

THAT'S THE POINT. lol

746 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:46:41pm

re: #731 NJDhockeyfan

We'll see. She has to prove herself. If she sucks then they can vote he out next time.

SHE SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not just in comparrison to Harry Reid, but full stop, totally - bizzaro upside down land sucks.

How much more proof was needed than what charles has provided over the last ?

I can undrstand having an open mind........... but, sometimes......just no.

747 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:46:53pm

re: #735 RogueOne
I thought they'd called it already.

748 really grumpy big dog Johnson  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:47:04pm

re: #704 Gus 802

Colorado - Senator

Michael Bennet (Dem)
49.7%
(383,698)

Ken Buck (GOP)
45.0%
(346,952)

Wow, that's really closing up. I was wondering if that gap would close, because most of the early returns traditionally are from the Democratic stronghold areas of the state. This one might go to a recount. I still expect Bennet to win.

749 Basho  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:47:20pm

re: #727 Jimmah

We'll have to get together again in Scotland sometime! Or NYC, whichever happens first :)

I will definitely go to Scotland in the next year or two :)

750 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:47:22pm

re: #706 NJDhockeyfan

His quote while our bravest were in the middle of a war in Iraq... "The war is lost."

That's when called him an asshole. He never apologized for it. Good riddance Harry. I hope you lose.

So we'll be going from asshole to crazy/borderline retarded? That's a real step up.

751 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:47:24pm

re: #740 palomino

I hope Feingold doesn't just retire from politics. He's the kind of person we need more of in govt...not for his ideology, but for his integrity and seriousness about solving the big problems of the day.

I'll agree. I disagreed with 75% of his positions but he said what he believed and he voted that way.

752 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:47:38pm

re: #740 palomino

I hope Feingold doesn't just retire from politics. He's the kind of person we need more of in govt...not for his ideology, but for his integrity and seriousness about solving the big problems of the day.

Agreed. I hope Obama offers him a job.

753 Joanne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:47:39pm

re: #731 NJDhockeyfan

We'll see. She has to prove herself. If she sucks then they can vote he out next time.

I don't know what you're drinking but make mine a double.

754 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:47:44pm

re: #742 Reginald Perrin

He cleaned up Vegas, asshole. What the fuck does he have to do to get a troll like you to take back saying Reid is an asshole? The only place where what you just posted seems to matter is down at the stalker troll blog.

I am done feeding this house troll

I'm a troll? Bite me.

755 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:47:48pm

re: #748 really grumpy big dog Johnson

Wow, that's really closing up. I was wondering if that gap would close, because most of the early returns traditionally are from the Democratic stronghold areas of the state. This one might go to a recount. I still expect Bennet to win.

Yep. It's supposed to be a close race.

756 What, me worry?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:47:59pm

re: #746 wozzablog

SHE SUCKS!!!
Not just in comparrison to Harry Reid, but full stop, totally - bizzaro upside down land sucks.

How much more proof was needed than what charles has provided over the last ?

I can undrstand having an open mind... but, sometimes...just no.

I don't know what's gonna happen in NV, but it looks like Charles is going to have a lot of material for the next 2 years.

757 darthstar  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:48:11pm

re: #753 JustJay

I don't know what you're drinking but make mine a double.

My guess is brake fluid.

758 Vambo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:48:33pm

re: #731 NJDhockeyfan

We'll see. She has to prove herself. If she sucks then they can vote he out next time.

I'm not sorry to see Reid go. But I think it's pretty funny that the worst candidate ever is taking his place, and a lot of people are ok with it. I thought she'd "proven" herself to be an incompetent loon over the last several months, but I like seeing Republicans eat their hats - what exactly is her appeal? She's not Harry Reid? That's it?

759 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:48:41pm

re: #726 Basho

Haha, really? They wanted proof of the handsome dude that was your witness?

yes!

When you're applying for citizenship or a visa based on marriage they (the us and uk) require loads of photos. We sent in one of you with us in our set of pics and documentation, heh. :)

760 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:48:50pm

re: #739 BryanS

Walker as the Repub candidate in the governor race --current Milwaukee County exec--would have blunted some of the usual overwhelming Milwaukee margin.

I think you're overestimating Walker's popularity in Milwaukee County. No doubt, he's probably going to be governor. But I don't see anyone who typically would vote Democratic going to the polls enthused about voting for Scott Walker and the rest of the Republican ticket.

761 ClaudeMonet  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:48:52pm

re: #491 Floral Giraffe

HOORAY! The ads are over!

The ads for 2012 start in 3...2...1...

re: #505 JustJay

I doubt that there is much that would dissuade Palin supporters from supporting her. She has a cult following of people who know little - or less.

True, but if she can't even hold her home state against her mortal enemies, her national influence will be reduced. Palin as a cult? No problem.

762 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:48:57pm

re: #746 wozzablog

SHE SUCKS!!!
Not just in comparrison to Harry Reid, but full stop, totally - bizzaro upside down land sucks.

How much more proof was needed than what charles has provided over the last ?

I can undrstand having an open mind... but, sometimes...just no.

Harry Reid is a proven asshole. He has to go. If he were such a swell guy then Nevada will vote him in again. Let's see what the count is.

763 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:49:05pm

I think Satire Soiree will have a new product soon...

764 Fat Bastard Vegetarian  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:49:20pm

I am predicting tempers will flare tonight.

765 Winny Spencer  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:49:21pm

Kirk and Toomey are pulling ahead.

766 Basho  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:49:24pm

At least with Reid gone the US might actually make some progress on nuclear power.

767 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:49:25pm

re: #711 RogueOne

Nikki Haley, best looking gov ever.

Nah, Rick Perry is the prettiest guv. Just look at that hair. Haley's coif doesn't come close.

768 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:49:27pm

re: #737 darthstar

You seem so happy he's getting "put in his place"...that uppity President.

clear as day.

Same as the examples of malfeasance given regularly.

769 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:49:34pm

re: #737 darthstar
I'll ignore your pointedly racist and absurd snark.
The point is that the programs he pushed are unpopular in Ohio, and constantly reminding the voters of this fact did nothing to help Ohio Dems. As someone who ran such a smart campaign ( and he did), you would think he would know better.

770 ClaudeMonet  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:49:47pm

CNN calls the Colorado gubernatorial race for Hickenlooper. Thank goodness, no Tancredo in power.

771 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:49:58pm

re: #740 palomino

I hope Feingold doesn't just retire from politics. He's the kind of person we need more of in govt...not for his ideology, but for his integrity and seriousness about solving the big problems of the day.

Despite disagreeing with Feingolds politics, I couldn't agree more. And he had the cajones to vote against the Patriot act when nobody else did. Talk about fortitude.

772 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:50:09pm

re: #765 Winny Spencer

Kirk and Toomey are pulling ahead.

Kirk too? Ha!

773 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:50:14pm

re: #751 RogueOne
The WH should be wary of an unemployed Feingold in '12.

774 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:50:23pm

re: #762 NJDhockeyfan

Harry Reid is a proven asshole. He has to go. If he were such a swell guy then Nevada will vote him in again. Let's see what the count is.

He's an asshole, but that doesn't answer what makes Angle so damn great.

She is just nuts. The whole autism thing alone - let alone climate change and everythng else.

775 stonemason  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:50:32pm

90% in Toomey still winning!

776 Varek Raith  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:50:32pm

re: #766 Basho

At least with Reid gone the US might actually make some progress on nuclear power.

Nope.
The people of Nevada overwhelmingy do not support Yucca.

777 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:50:40pm

re: #770 ClaudeMonet

CNN calls the Colorado gubernatorial race for Hickenlooper. Thank goodness, no Tancredo in power.

Amendment 62 - Definition of Person
10% reporting ( 335 precincts )

No
72.6%
(541,588)

Yes
27.3%
(203,579)

778 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:50:53pm

re: #718 negativ

Eh, I have the same thing (allegedly). Went in for routine bloodwork, found that my thyroid numbers were just inexcusable. Didn't have any of the common symptoms apart from just generally feeling slightly crappy at all times. I assumed that was Just The Way Things Go. Started taking Synthroid. Felt %0.5 better than baseline calibration. 3 months down the line, I had another blood test and my thyroid numbers were still just as screwed up. Synthroid dosage increased! Don't feel any differently. Well, except for the fact that I seem to have the short-term memory and attention span of a 5 month-old puppy.

Best health care in the world, etc etc.

Yeah well, I hate to say it but that's why they call it the "Practice" of Medicine! If you don't succeed... and all that crap. I was one of the few persons that the radioactive iodine therapy actually worked on and they never did that many of them with my problem...probably about 4 or 5 thousand and it never was all that successful. I got lucky, somehow! With as many probs as I've had health wise it's about damn time something worked for me! Ha!

779 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:51:27pm

re: #758 Vambo

I'm not sorry to see Reid go. But I think it's pretty funny that the worst candidate ever is taking his place, and a lot of people are ok with it. I thought she'd "proven" herself to be an incompetent loon over the last several months, but I like seeing Republicans eat their hats - what exactly is her appeal? She's not Harry Reid? That's it?

Pretty much. Reid has worn out his welcome. He can retire and write a book if he loses tonight.

780 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:51:36pm

re: #773 tradewind

The WH should be wary of an unemployed Feingold in '12.

He could be a real thorn. Wouldn't hurt my feelings.

781 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:51:41pm

re: #754 NJDhockeyfan

I'm a troll? Bite me.

relax dude. some folks are not having a good day...

782 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:51:42pm

re: #731 NJDhockeyfan

We'll see. She has to prove herself. If she sucks then they can vote he out next time.

It takes a special kind of idiot to vote for someone who refuses to explain what their platform is until they are elected.

783 Joanne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:51:50pm

re: #757 darthstar

My guess is brake fluid.

In that case, make HIS a double. I'll pass. :-D

784 What, me worry?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:51:57pm

re: #777 Gus 802

Amendment 62 - Definition of Person
10% reporting ( 335 precincts )

No
72.6%
(541,588)

Yes
27.3%
(203,579)

Sanity in Colorado.

785 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:52:11pm

Dem budget chairman goes down!

786 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:52:39pm

re: #782 negativ

It takes a special kind of idiot to vote for someone who refuses to explain what their platform is until they are elected.

yeah thats like passing a bill to see whats in it...

787 Vambo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:53:00pm

re: #762 NJDhockeyfan

Harry Reid is a proven asshole. He has to go. If he were such a swell guy then Nevada will vote him in again. Let's see what the count is.

One comment from Harry Reid over how many years in the Senate makes him a proven asshole?

I see. Sharron Angle wasn't even elected when she had a chronic case of verbal diarrhea - "we'll see" is not acceptable, she's an proven idiot.

788 stonemason  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:53:11pm

re: #782 negativ

It takes a special kind of idiot to vote for someone who refuses to explain what their platform is until they are elected.

Is that like passing a bill so we can see what is in it?

789 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:53:15pm

re: #771 BryanS
I don't actually think most people would consider voting against the patriot act a demonstration of cojones....more a lack of gray matter.
Try polling say, a synagogue in Chicago.

790 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:53:37pm

re: #781 brookly red

relax dude. some folks are not having a good day...

Paladino for one.

791 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:53:57pm

re: #781 brookly red

relax dude. some folks are not having a good day...

Heh. I am forgetting that. It's just venting. I getcha. ;)

792 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:54:22pm

re: #790 wozzablog

Paladino for one.

a. he never had a chance
b. he don't post here

793 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:54:22pm

re: #760 JamesWI

I think you're overestimating Walker's popularity in Milwaukee County. No doubt, he's probably going to be governor. But I don't see anyone who typically would vote Democratic going to the polls enthused about voting for Scott Walker and the rest of the Republican ticket.

He doesn't have to be popular in Milwaukee. He just has to not lose Milwauke by the 30-40 point margin typical of a Republican candidate in order to win the election. It's pretty much Milwaukee/Dane county versus the rest of the state in every state wide election.

794 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:54:31pm

re: #749 Basho

I will definitely go to Scotland in the next year or two :)

Excellent. Looking forward to it :)

795 What, me worry?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:54:42pm

Did Jerry Brown win?

I'm headed to bed. Rick Scott looks like he's going to squeak through. I may just move to CA and get stoned.

796 JamesWI  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:54:42pm

With 41% in Wisconsin now, Feingold's down 79,000 votes (from 100,000 that MSNBC reported a few minutes ago).

I am doubtful that he will win, but I definitely think they called this one way too early. I think it will get close

797 Reginald Perrin  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:54:59pm

re: #781 brookly red

No he isn't, he is making a fool of himself as usual. You're forgetting I don't have a dog in this fight and am just an observer. You on the other hand are unemployed and get your kicks out pissing people off on this blog. You're really lame at trolling, try doing it without so much beer.

798 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:55:30pm

re: #771 BryanS

Despite disagreeing with Feingolds politics, I couldn't agree more. And he had the cajones to vote against the Patriot act when nobody else did. Talk about fortitude.

He defjnitely had guts. Never hesitant to oppose his own party from the left, then work with some of the most conservative republicans to get things done.

Here's hoping that his gop replacement isn't as bad as Charles' posts, and many others, have suggested.

799 freetoken  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:55:39pm

re: #784 marjoriemoon

Sanity in Colorado.

That vote should illustrate quite well that the GOP propagandists who want to interpret tonight's (R) wins as some sort of lurch to the right in this country are blowing smoke.

This is an anti-incumbent election first and foremost. I expect the Palinites and the Paulians to draw the wrong lesson.

800 jamesfirecat  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:55:48pm

re: #773 tradewind

The WH should be wary of an unemployed Feingold in '12.

Why? Because Obama is such a bad president that his own party won't run him again?

801 nonono  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:55:51pm

Are there any good Democrats winning and who are they? Just got off work and all this is new to me. My job may be cut because of Chet Edwards getting beat today he was very good for my company.

802 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:55:55pm

re: #782 negativ

It takes a special kind of idiot to vote for someone who refuses to explain what their platform is until they are elected.

You know what's worse? Passing a health care bill and reading it to see what's in it after it's passed. That's the kind of idiots most people want to see removed from Washington.

803 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:55:58pm

re: #754 NJDhockeyfan

I'm a troll? Bite me.

Actually I think you need to go bite him/her! You a troll? Hahahahahah!!!!! NFW! I don think he/she knows what a real troll is! Heh!

804 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:56:07pm

re: #792 brookly red

a. he never had a chance
b. he don't post here

A republican - in this economy?............. never had a chance?.


yup. total refudiation of all democrat ideals.

805 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:56:22pm

re: #779 NJDhockeyfan
Since the Republicans won't take the Senate, I'd almost rather see Harry hang around than endure Chuck Schumer as majority leader......

806 Wozza Matter?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:56:57pm

going upstairs.

807 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:56:57pm

re: #795 marjoriemoon

Did Jerry Brown win?

I'm headed to bed. Rick Scott looks like he's going to squeak through. I may just move to CA and get stoned.

Could you believe that? Rick Scott. One of the biggest douches in America is going to be the governor of Florida.

808 Vambo  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:57:03pm

re: #802 NJDhockeyfan

You know what's worse? Passing a health care bill and reading it to see what's in it after it's passed. That's the kind of idiots most people want to see removed from Washington.

/Tea Party

809 RogueOne  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:57:47pm

re: #805 tradewind

Since the Republicans won't take the Senate, I'd almost rather see Harry hang around than endure Chuck Schumer as majority leader...

I'm rooting for a tie with a reid loss. Schumer as majority leader would be a dream.

810 Lidane  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:57:47pm

re: #758 Vambo

I thought she'd "proven" herself to be an incompetent loon over the last several months, but I like seeing Republicans eat their hats - what exactly is her appeal? She's not Harry Reid? That's it?

Caribou Barbie's sole appeal in Alaska was that she wasn't Frank Murkowski, so it's not that far-fetched if Angle wins solely on a "she's not that asshole Reid" resentment wave.

The real test will come with what she does over the next six years should she win.

811 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:58:13pm

re: #774 wozzablog

He's an asshole, but that doesn't answer what makes Angle so damn great.

She is just nuts. The whole autism thing alone - let alone climate change and everythng else.

Fluoride.

Youtube Video

Thanks, Nevada!

812 Gus  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:58:16pm

Hate to say this but all you have to do is say you'll protect Social Security and Medicare and senior citizens will vote for anybody.

813 brookly red  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:58:37pm

re: #797 Reginald Perrin

No he isn't, he is making a fool of himself as usual. You're forgetting I don't have a dog in this fight and am just an observer. You on the other hand are unemployed and get your kicks out pissing people off on this blog. You're really lame at trolling, try doing it without so much beer.

I don't get a kick out of pissing you off, I just say what I think and you get pissed off... not my problem I could care less if your pissed off or not. Sorry.

814 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:58:46pm

re: #798 palomino
I'm surprised that people objected to my mentioning him as a possible primary challenger to Obama in '12..... does this mean they actually don't like him?
He seems like a stand-up guy to me, though I disagree with him politically.

815 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:59:10pm

re: #773 tradewind

The WH should be wary of an unemployed Feingold in '12.

You think he'll mount a primary challenge from the left? Very doubtful. Even though he's to the left of Obama, there isn't a huge substantive disagreement between them that would provide the rationale for the relatively rare primary challenge against your own party's president.

816 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:59:26pm

re: #789 tradewind

I don't actually think most people would consider voting against the patriot act a demonstration of cojones...more a lack of gray matter.
Try polling say, a synagogue in Chicago.

Guess I'm a Repub that cares about civil liberties. On that point, I can admire what Feingold did. And it was terribly unpopular during a period of excessive jingoism to vote against that bill at the time Feingold did. I'd call that well informed fortitude, not any lack of grey matter.

817 What, me worry?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 7:59:54pm

re: #807 Gus 802

Could you believe that? Rick Scott. One of the biggest douches in America is going to be the governor of Florida.

Sink needs 200,000 votes to win and 79% have reported. It's still possible, but not probable. It's a bad bad thing.

818 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:00:06pm

re: #673 Varek Raith

Wasn't he the one with the AWESOME suggestion of making action figures of himself to boost the economy?

That was him.

819 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:00:09pm

re: #786 brookly red

yeah thats like passing a bill to see whats in it...

yawn, the needle is stuck on your victrola.

820 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:00:21pm

re: #809 RogueOne
One thing about Schumer, he's really tight with Wall St.....
that would be interesting. Talk about your intra-party warfare......

821 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:00:31pm

re: #796 JamesWI

With 41% in Wisconsin now, Feingold's down 79,000 votes (from 100,000 that MSNBC reported a few minutes ago).

I am doubtful that he will win, but I definitely think they called this one way too early. I think it will get close

local news is all calling it Walker/Johnson for the Governor/Senate. It's done.

822 Sionainn  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:01:13pm

re: #782 negativ

It takes a special kind of idiot to vote for someone who refuses to explain what their platform is until they are elected.

Nothing new here. We had a governor who ran for reelection who refused to tell us his plans for the budget until he was reelected. He was reelected.

823 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:01:33pm

re: #816 BryanS
I respect your position, but civil liberties aren't worth a lot if you're 'sploded.

824 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:01:33pm

re: #788 stonemason

Is that like passing a bill so we can see what is in it?

re: #786 brookly red

yeah thats like passing a bill to see whats in it...

Really, you ought to do a little more digesting before passing on the talking point....but I guess that's the problem with compacted shit. :)

825 Daniel Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:01:41pm

And California/west coast polls are closed.

826 What, me worry?  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:02:18pm

Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Ted Deutch have won their races. Congressional Dems. Debbie is a seasoned politician and Ted is pretty new. I think this is his second term, so that's good news.

827 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:02:47pm

re: #819 palomino
Yawn away, but I bet Pelosi would love to walk that remark waaaaay back.

828 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:03:19pm

re: #798 palomino

He defjnitely had guts. Never hesitant to oppose his own party from the left, then work with some of the most conservative republicans to get things done.

Here's hoping that his gop replacement isn't as bad as Charles' posts, and many others, have suggested.

I haven't hear Johnson talk social-con. I haven't followed politics as closely this election as I normally would. But Johnson didn't run on social conservatism. I don't think he wouldn't have won the race in this state if he did. He won't be reelected if he is of that vein .

829 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:03:20pm

re: #731 NJDhockeyfan

We'll see. She has to prove herself. If she sucks then they can vote he out next time.

Eye roll!!!!! Dude, I've been to Vegas, I have family there and I've read some of the B.S. Mr. Reid has put out. He couldn't clean out a cat box without a giant pitch fork if his life depended on it! The man is an unmitigated ass and should be tossed from office as soon as possible, everyone I talked to in Las Vegas can't stand the jerk! So Knock it off, and NJD isn't a troll! And that's all I'm gonna say about it!

830 ClaudeMonet  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:03:27pm

re: #631 Decatur Deb

Are they still allowed to transmute lead to gold?

Only if they pray to J-ay-zus first.

re: #659 freetoken

Christine still got 40% of the vote. And if Delaware is considered one of the saner corners of this nation, I wonder what those 40% really thought they were voting for? Did they just hate the Democratic party so much that they just couldn't vote for Coons? Or, do 40% of the electorate really view the world through the eyes of O'Donnell?

Hell, a ham sandwich can get 30% of the vote. That makes O'Donnell only 10% better than the ham sandwich.

831 Sionainn  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:04:02pm

re: #802 NJDhockeyfan

You know what's worse? Passing a health care bill and reading it to see what's in it after it's passed. That's the kind of idiots most people want to see removed from Washington.

That same old lame snippet taken out of context?

832 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:04:12pm

re: #787 Vambo

One comment from Harry Reid over how many years in the Senate makes him a proven asshole?

I see. Sharron Angle wasn't even elected when she had a chronic case of verbal diarrhea - "we'll see" is not acceptable, she's an proven idiot.

Many on the right will never forgive his pessimistic comments about the war, regardless of how badly it was actually going.

Chances are, in the long run, he's correct: we'll see Iraq as a failure, surge or not, because they will continue to have a dysfunctional govt that has no resemblance to the shining model of democracy we hoped to create. And spending a trillion over there won't look like much of a wise investment. Even worse than the socialist stimulus.

Still, it was a very tactless and stupid thing to say while we were still at war.

833 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:04:36pm

re: #815 palomino
Oh heck, I'd have no way of knowing.... just heard it kicked around on an MSNBC morning show, not as fact, but speculation.

834 [deleted]  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:05:15pm
835 Donna Ballard  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:05:25pm

re: #829 Dragon_Lady

Eye roll!!! Dude, I've been to Vegas, I have family there and I've read some of the B.S. Mr. Reid has put out. He couldn't clean out a cat box without a giant pitch fork if his life depended on it! The man is an unmitigated ass and should be tossed from office as soon as possible, everyone I talked to in Las Vegas can't stand the jerk! So Knock it off, and NJD isn't a troll! And that's all I'm gonna say about it!

Ooops sorry NJD I should have grabbed they other turkeys post, I booboo'd. I replied to him, shouldn't have used yours as a a reply. :(

836 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:05:27pm

re: #831 Sionainn

That same old lame snippet taken out of context?

Taken out of context...heh. Nice attempt at spinning.

837 Page 3 in the Binder of Women  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:06:08pm

re: #802 NJDhockeyfan

You know what's worse? Passing a health care bill and reading it to see what's in it after it's passed. That's the kind of idiots most people want to see removed from Washington.

Stupid ass tea party talking point.

WE here at LGF read the fucking thing. So did Congress.

The media won. You people with your lame talking points. gah

838 Sionainn  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:07:06pm

re: #836 NJDhockeyfan

Taken out of context...heh. Nice attempt at spinning.

Not really, but not surprising you'd think that.

839 tradewind  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:07:46pm

re: #832 palomino
Even if Iraq long term ends up a loser, what Reid said was ' The War Is Lost ', which was
a), unsupportive and demoralizing to troops on the ground, and
b) wrong.
And I still have a hard time understanding how he got a pass more than once on his
' no negro dialect ' type comments.

840 NJDhockeyfan  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:08:15pm

re: #835 Dragon_Lady

Ooops sorry NJD I should have grabbed they other turkeys post, I booboo'd. I replied to him, shouldn't have used yours as a a reply. :(

No problem. I figured it out pretty easily. Thanks for the support. ;)

841 Our Precious Bodily Fluids  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:08:24pm

Sure is getting talking points-y in here. Somebody open a window.

842 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:08:32pm

re: #823 tradewind

I respect your position, but civil liberties aren't worth a lot if you're 'sploded.

"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."


Ben Franklin was very wise to have said this.

843 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:08:40pm

re: #814 tradewind

I'm surprised that people objected to my mentioning him as a possible primary challenger to Obama in '12... does this mean they actually don't like him?
He seems like a stand-up guy to me, though I disagree with him politically.

No, he's a great guy. But only egomaniacs (like Ted Kennedy and Pat Buchanan) mount a primary challenge against their own party, unless there's a hugely divisive issue (eg, Vietnam War).

844 [deleted]  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:11:02pm
845 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:11:56pm

re: #843 palomino

No, he's a great guy. But only egomaniacs (like Ted Kennedy and Pat Buchanan) mount a primary challenge against their own party, unless there's a hugely divisive issue (eg, Vietnam War).

Or Reagan :?) But he won next time around.

846 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:12:22pm

re: #839 tradewind

Even if Iraq long term ends up a loser, what Reid said was ' The War Is Lost ', which was
a), unsupportive and demoralizing to troops on the ground, and
b) wrong.
And I still have a hard time understanding how he got a pass more than once on his
' no negro dialect ' type comments.

Which is pretty much exactly what I said. Doubtlessly other senators were saying this behind closed doors. But to say it publicly, while fighting persists, is stupid, tactless, totally absurd.

847 The Left  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:14:10pm

It's so much fun when they refudiate themselves. ... bye bye, deleted asshats. :(

848 palomino  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:14:58pm

re: #845 BryanS

Or Reagan :?) But he won next time around.

BIG difference with Reagan in 1976. Ford hadn't been elected; he was the product of the whole smarmy Watergate affair. Not that Ford was sleazy, but after only two years in office and getting into office by accident, his incumbency had little gravitas.

849 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:20:38pm

re: #847 iceweasel

It's so much fun when they refudiate themselves. ... bye bye, deleted asshats. :(

Youtube Video
850 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:21:04pm

re: #692 brookly red

thats OK...

uh, does anyone know how to recall a drone... just asking.

Source-programmable guidance!!!

851 ClaudeMonet  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:21:58pm

re: #685 Jimmah

Amazing to think it's coming up for one year since that fateful day at City Hall, Manhattan.

Btw, special thanks to Basho here who was our Best Man :)

Happy (upcoming) anniversary!

re: #773 tradewind

The WH should be wary of an unemployed Feingold in '12.

He won't stay unemployed for long unless he chooses to be unemployed. I'm sure the President can come up with a suitable spot for him if he wants one.

Question--Can unseated politicians file for unemployment compensation?

852 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:22:26pm

re: #699 BryanS

I just think it ridiculous to ban young people from access to credit because it is assumed they are too stupid to manage that credit. Apparently one can vote, can die for one's country, but anyone over 18 and under 21, is too incompetent to be allowed to have a credit card and use it responsibly. But drinking restrictions are already accepted. An 18 year old is apparently not legally allowed to pay for something at the end of the month.

Kids can vote at eighteen because the Vietnam generation pointed out, forcefully, that they were draftable at eighteen.

Eighteen is considered old enough to serve because eighteen-year-olds are fucking insane, and also very physically sturdy.

853 Reginald Perrin  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:29:43pm

re: #813 brookly red

You are too lame at troll to waste anymore time on tonight.

It's pretty pathetic that in a city the size of New York, you're incapable of finding a job. Maybe if you trolled less and tried harder, you might be able to find work,

854 BryanS  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:30:00pm

re: #852 SanFranciscoZionist

Kids can vote at eighteen because the Vietnam generation pointed out, forcefully, that they were draftable at eighteen.

Eighteen is considered old enough to serve because eighteen-year-olds are fucking insane, and also very physically sturdy.

LOL. Very true. I just think if someone is old enough to be considered an adult, one shouldn't be discriminated against because of age. If we told old folks they were not with-it enough to trust with credit cards, I'm sure there'd be Armageddon at the polls.

855 Aye Pod  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:34:37pm

re: #853 Reginald Perrin

You are too lame at troll to waste anymore time on tonight.

It's pretty pathetic that in a city the size of New York, you're incapable of finding a job. Maybe if you trolled less and tried harder, you might be able to find work,

Exactly. Just to add/elaborate - the people I've seen in NYC while living there worked their butts off. I daresay not everyone can handle the pace, especially when they spend so much of their available time trying to somehow 'win in life' by annoying reasonable folks on the internet.

856 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:35:07pm

re: #706 NJDhockeyfan

His quote while our bravest were in the middle of a war in Iraq... "The war is lost."

That's when called him an asshole. He never apologized for it. Good riddance Harry. I hope you lose.

Currently he has 53% to Angle's 42%.

Pity, because saying we had lost was so much less subtle than saying "In my judgment, some type of success in Iraq is possible, but as policymakers, we should acknowledge that we are facing extraordinarily narrow margins for achieving our goals."

I'm sure our bravest felt real loved after that.

857 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:38:42pm

re: #721 bratwurst

She is down about 10000 votes halfway through the counting.

They're calling it for her on the Times site.

858 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:39:20pm

re: #731 NJDhockeyfan

We'll see. She has to prove herself. If she sucks then they can vote he out next time.

God willing, it won't get that far.

859 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:41:42pm

re: #741 Stanley Sea

How's Iraq now? I visit a local liquor store with Chaldeans - they are on the internet freaking out right now because of the church bombing.

So, how's Iraq going after we fucking destroyed it? Partisan blindness.

It wasn't necessary to supply the troops with body armor. But if you suggest they're not winning the war that the troops, BTW, did not plan or vote on, you're a traitor and an asshole.

860 Timmeh  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:43:11pm

Ugh. Looks like PA is a lost cause.

Sestak (D)
1,876,606
49%
Toomey (R)
1,931,184
51%
98% Precincts Reporting

861 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:43:28pm

re: #758 Vambo

I'm not sorry to see Reid go. But I think it's pretty funny that the worst candidate ever is taking his place, and a lot of people are ok with it. I thought she'd "proven" herself to be an incompetent loon over the last several months, but I like seeing Republicans eat their hats - what exactly is her appeal? She's not Harry Reid? That's it?

Reid's still at 52 to 43. All is not lost.

Also, California's Senate race just swung blue.

I ain't gonna get a lot of sleep tonight.

862 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:44:34pm

re: #773 tradewind

The WH should be wary of an unemployed Feingold in '12.

The incumbent will run in 2012. You think Feingold would go third party?

863 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:45:50pm

re: #779 NJDhockeyfan

Pretty much. Reid has worn out his welcome. He can retire and write a book if he loses tonight.

Not a bad lead he has right now.

Biting my nails here over Boxer, though.

864 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:46:56pm

re: #795 marjoriemoon

Did Jerry Brown win?

I'm headed to bed. Rick Scott looks like he's going to squeak through. I may just move to CA and get stoned.

Brown's at 50 to Meg's 45.

865 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:47:58pm

re: #802 NJDhockeyfan

You know what's worse? Passing a health care bill and reading it to see what's in it after it's passed. That's the kind of idiots most people want to see removed from Washington.

Oh, nonsense. They'll be fine with that sort of thing as soon as it's people they like better doing it.

866 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:50:20pm

re: #814 tradewind

I'm surprised that people objected to my mentioning him as a possible primary challenger to Obama in '12... does this mean they actually don't like him?
He seems like a stand-up guy to me, though I disagree with him politically.

The incumbent will run. It would take a LOT to change that.

867 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:51:10pm

re: #815 palomino

You think he'll mount a primary challenge from the left? Very doubtful. Even though he's to the left of Obama, there isn't a huge substantive disagreement between them that would provide the rationale for the relatively rare primary challenge against your own party's president.

No particular motivation to move farther left, either. Obama's flavor is the flavor of the decade, really.

868 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:51:56pm

re: #823 tradewind

I respect your position, but civil liberties aren't worth a lot if you're 'sploded.

Life isn't worth a lot if you aren't free.

869 SanFranciscoZionist  Tue, Nov 2, 2010 8:52:38pm

re: #830 ClaudeMonet

Only if they pray to J-ay-zus first.

re: #659 freetoken

Hell, a ham sandwich can get 30% of the vote. That makes O'Donnell only 10% better than the ham sandwich.

She's much prettier than the average ham sandwich. Also prettier than Alvin Greene.

870 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Wed, Nov 3, 2010 7:43:07am

re: #668 stonemason

I love it when a bigot, whose bigotry is based on perceived intelligence, shows a lack of intelligence.

Add to that the video of Jon Stewart rally attendees who couldn't tell the difference between an economic ideology and an African Nation...sheesh, ya might not want to push that intelligence test for voting...

Dude, your own link, shows that my spelling is one of th accepted ones.


For you Latin grammarians out there, I apologize that it has been some years since I studied it, so I am not certain what is the most "pure" way to spell it, but I got one that is common.

In any case, prima fascia means literally on the face of it. As in it is obvious right away.

E.g. someone who uses a link that validates his opponent when insulting him is prima fascia stupid.

871 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Wed, Nov 3, 2010 7:49:32am

re: #215 researchok

I didn't forget- I just wanted you to know I recognize the incline.

See my 182.

That asshole really set me off. I don't know why- I mean, it isn't as if this is new, but still, stupid really begins to wear one down, you know?

Ohh yes I do know. Few may believe this, but when I started posting here I was all please and thank you and one of the most cordial of lizards. I really was. At some point though, the combined weight of the lunacy - of many who are now banned, made me into the utterly intolerant of stupid lunatics person I am today. I show them no mercy. They deserve no mercy and they truly are sum.

872 Almost Killed by Space Hookers  Wed, Nov 3, 2010 7:50:24am

re: #280 Reginald Perrin

Stop being a tease and do it already!


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