Here’s one of the late Chris Whitley’s greatest songs, a chaotic masterpiece of driving rhythms and strange, twisted guitar playing titled “O God My Heart Is Ready.” It’s from Din of Ecstasy, a vastly underrated album that seems to be out of print.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:10:08pm |
Nah. Too long. I'll just watch a Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber video instead.
(I'm going to hell, aren't I?)
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wrenchwench Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:19:08pm |
I only have the two CDs of his that I got out of the $2 bin across the street. I can put either of them on and leave them on for five or six hours straight, which is my test for delightful music.
Still, a couple more choices would be good to have....
I never heard of him until I "met" him here, sadly after he was already dead. Thanks for the introduction, and thanks for posting his daughter's video a couple of weeks ago. Having a father who can sing like that must have freed her to sing any way she wants, and I'm going to need to hear more of her stuff too.
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stevemcg Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:22:05pm |
Maybe you should have posted his second greatest song.
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Daniel Ballard Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:22:37pm |
So much good music to find. This man is new to me. Much appreciated. Thanks!!
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:27:08pm |
re: #1 EmmmieG
Nah. Too long. I'll just watch a Miley Cyrus or Justin Bieber video instead.
(I'm going to hell, aren't I?)
TO HELL
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Charles Johnson Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:50:35pm |
If you have the Spy open, you'll have to reload the page, because I just made a change on the back end that will make it stop working until you do.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:51:54pm |
Meanwhile in Florida....
Manatees Flock To Power Plants To Escape Cold Water (VIDEO)
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:54:31pm |
Fucked up year for weather...
India Gripped By Freezing Weather (PHOTOS)
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Wed, Dec 29, 2010 5:57:44pm |
re: #8 Killgore Trout
Meanwhile in Florida...
Manatees Flock To Power Plants To Escape Cold Water (VIDEO)
I was in the ocean once with a manatee. It was just floating with us. But I was so scared, because it's the size of a freaking rhino. Intimidating but an excellent experience.
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ozbloke Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:00:26pm |
Jazz mentor Billy Taylor dies at 89
Billy Taylor, a leading jazz musician and composer who introduced the genre to wider audiences as a TV broadcaster and teacher, died Tuesday in New York of heart failure, age 89.
The Kennedy Centre for the performing arts in Washington DC, where Taylor had been the artistic director for jazz since 1994, called him "a great statesman and ambassador for jazz throughout the world".
"We are grateful for Dr Taylor's devotion, friendship and his influence on jazz," Darrell Ayers, vice-president of education and jazz at the Kennedy Centre, said in a statement.
Taylor was born in Greenville, North Carolina in 1921 and made his way to New York where he played with jazz greats Ben Webster, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald among others.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:00:38pm |
re: #10 Stanley Sea
I was in the ocean once with a manatee. It was just floating with us. But I was so scared, because it's the size of a freaking rhino. Intimidating but an excellent experience.
I've been in the water with dolphins. Those things are big and spooky up close in person.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:00:59pm |
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:01:54pm |
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SteveMcG Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:03:01pm |
Seriously. They don't fight with each other, they don't swim fast or jump out of the water, they don't make loud noises and they probably taste like shit.
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:03:33pm |
Death is so indifferent. Talented man, now gone.
Mr wet blanket here.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:03:34pm |
In case anyone is still buying anything edible from China....
Six detained in chemical wine scandal in China: state media
Six people have been detained, several wineries shut down and bottles pulled from shelves in China after authorities found wine containing several chemical additives, state media said Monday.
I almost bought some frozen Mackerel the other day until I noticed it was packaged in China. The fish might be ok because the processing is minimal but you'd have to be insane to eat any food product imported from China.
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allegro Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:03:57pm |
Manatees are wonderful, mellow and intelligent creatures.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:04:05pm |
re: #16 SteveMcG
Seriously. They don't fight with each other, they don't swim fast or jump out of the water, they don't make loud noises and they probably taste like shit.
They keep water hyacinth infestations under control.
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SteveMcG Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:04:19pm |
re: #18 Killgore Trout
I think the mercury would kill the germs.
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laZardo Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:04:21pm |
re: #13 Killgore Trout
I've been in the water with dolphins. Those things are big and spooky up close in person.
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:04:34pm |
re: #19 allegro
Manatees are wonderful, mellow and intelligent creatures.
What do they taste like, one wonders.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:05:06pm |
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allegro Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:05:40pm |
re: #18 Killgore Trout
I almost bought some frozen Mackerel the other day until I noticed it was packaged in China. The fish might be ok because the processing is minimal but you'd have to be insane to eat any food product imported from China.
They poisoned my beloved Sheltie and killed him with melamine corrupted gluten. I will never forgive that. Not ever.
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allegro Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:07:14pm |
re: #23 The Shadow Do
What do they taste like, one wonders.
I didn't lick one. I'm not that kinda girl.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:08:28pm |
re: #13 Killgore Trout
I've been in the water with dolphins. Those things are big and spooky up close in person.
You can snorkel with manatees at Crystal River FL. At Homossasa River there's a rehabilitation center for crime-hardened manatees.
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:09:04pm |
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:09:39pm |
re: #25 allegro
They poisoned my beloved Sheltie and killed him with melamine corrupted gluten. I will never forgive that. Not ever.
Sorry to hear that.
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:09:52pm |
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Sheila Broflovski Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:09:56pm |
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:10:08pm |
re: #16 SteveMcG
Seriously. They don't fight with each other, they don't swim fast or jump out of the water, they don't make loud noises and they probably taste like shit.
Sea Cows.
That's what they are called.
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:11:37pm |
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SteveMcG Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:12:09pm |
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:12:20pm |
re: #16 SteveMcG
Seriously. They don't fight with each other, they don't swim fast or jump out of the water, they don't make loud noises and they probably taste like shit.
I think they basically float, and get caught in rudders.
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goddamnedfrank Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:12:37pm |
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:13:12pm |
When the kids were little we "adopted" charity manatees. They sent personalized photos and all. I think the letters from "Brutus" were probably written by a missionary.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:13:56pm |
Damn.
I'm craving some chocolate and all I can find are cocoa puffs.
Damn.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:15:02pm |
re: #41 reine.de.tout
Damn.
I'm craving some chocolate and all I can find are cocoa puffs.
Damn.
screwed Reine. screwed.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:16:29pm |
re: #42 Stanley Sea
screwed Reine. screwed.
No kidding.
It's raining now, and it's dark and I just do NOT feel like making a chocolate run. And I'm home alone, so it would have to be me.
Yep, I'm screwed.
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:16:29pm |
Great news!
My daughter whom I dropped off Monday at 6Am at Dallas/Ft Worth airport after spending Christmans with me just texted.
She is back in New York. Says there is snow there.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:17:39pm |
re: #44 The Shadow Do
Great news!
My daughter whom I dropped off Monday at 6Am at Dallas/Ft Worth airport after spending Christmans with me just texted.She is back in New York. Says there is snow there.
Really? I wouldn't have guessed ....
Glad you heard from her.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:17:41pm |
re: #41 reine.de.tout
Damn.
I'm craving some chocolate and all I can find are cocoa puffs.
Damn.
Ha! I got a 25.00 gift card for Cracker Barrel for Christmas.
Guess how many things FBV can eat at CB... Veeery few. That's how many.
Spent 25.00 today at Cracker Barrel on chocolate covered raisins, chocolate covered peanuts and silly putty.
Right now... this minute... I am opening a package of chocolate covered raisins.
I'll let you know if they're any good.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:18:30pm |
re: #46 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Oh. Yeah. They're good.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:18:49pm |
re: #46 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Ha! I got a 25.00 gift card for Cracker Barrel for Christmas.
Guess how many things FBV can eat at CB... Veeery few. That's how many.
Spent 25.00 today at Cracker Barrel on chocolate covered raisins, chocolate covered peanuts and silly putty.
Right now... this minute... I am opening a package of chocolate covered raisins.
I'll let you know if they're any good.
I often wondered how you get that nic...
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:19:33pm |
re: #46 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Ha! I got a 25.00 gift card for Cracker Barrel for Christmas.
Guess how many things FBV can eat at CB... Veeery few. That's how many.
Spent 25.00 today at Cracker Barrel on chocolate covered raisins, chocolate covered peanuts and silly putty.
Right now... this minute... I am opening a package of chocolate covered raisins.
I'll let you know if they're any good.
Oh, wow, argh, you're a fat lotta help.
Sheesh.
You know what my daughter and I got at a Cracker Barrel once?
It was a toy parrot on a perch, and it had a button you could press and when you spoke, it would record what you said and repeat it back to you.
Hm. It was much better in real-life than it sounds here. It was hilarious, we laughed 'til we had tears.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:20:06pm |
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:20:18pm |
re: #48 Decatur Deb
If it weren't for beer, Little Debbies, and Cake; I'd weigh a buck forty.
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:20:23pm |
re: #45 reine.de.tout
Really? I wouldn't have guessed ...
Glad you heard from her.
Monday, the bastards at AA let her board her flight knowing that LGA was shut down. She spent two days in F'ing Milwaukee waiting for a route home. Today they flew her from WI to Dallas to Miami to JFK. 14 hours. Just amazing.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:21:04pm |
re: #49 reine.de.tout
Saw one, but had my eye on the silly putty. Bought 'em out.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:22:16pm |
re: #53 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
Saw one, but had my eye on the silly putty. Bought 'em out.
Silly!
You can make silly putty at home.
Those talking toy parrots - not so much.
Shoulda gone with the talking parrot.
Seriously, it was a LOT of fun for a day or two.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:22:20pm |
re: #19 allegro
Manatees are wonderful, mellow and intelligent creatures.
Agreed. They're less dangerous than dolphins, which sometimes kill smaller porpoises for fun.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:22:24pm |
re: #44 The Shadow Do
Great news!
My daughter whom I dropped off Monday at 6Am at Dallas/Ft Worth airport after spending Christmans with me just texted.She is back in New York. Says there is snow there.
How's her white Ford Explorer?
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:23:18pm |
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:23:18pm |
re: #56 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
How's her white Ford Explorer?
You're just makin' friends all over tonight, aren't ya?
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laZardo Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:23:22pm |
re: #41 reine.de.tout
Damn.
I'm craving some chocolate and all I can find are cocoa puffs.
Damn.
I can be pretty blunt and sadistic at times but even I would never wish that fate on anyone.
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Charles Johnson Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:24:32pm |
This year, instead of a Fiskie Award (which, honestly, is starting to feel kind of dated to me), I'm thinking of a "Nontroversy of the Year" award -- the most ridiculous hyped-up outrageous outrage of the year.
There were so many this year, it should give us plenty of possible candidates.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:25:14pm |
re: #60 Charles
This year, instead of a Fiskie Award (which, honestly, is starting to feel kind of dated to me), I'm thinking of a "Nontroversy of the Year" award -- the most ridiculous hyped-up outrageous outrage of the year.
There are so many this year, it should give us plenty of possible candidates.
I like it!
Something new and fresh.
Great idea!
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:25:27pm |
re: #7 Charles
I was wondering what happened to the spy!
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:26:38pm |
re: #60 Charles
This year, instead of a Fiskie Award (which, honestly, is starting to feel kind of dated to me), I'm thinking of a "Nontroversy of the Year" award -- the most ridiculous hyped-up outrageous outrage of the year.
There are so many this year, it should give us plenty of possible candidates.
Too easy given the 9-11 Devil Mosque and all...
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brookly red Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:26:44pm |
re: #41 reine.de.tout
Damn.
I'm craving some chocolate and all I can find are cocoa puffs.
Damn.
crush em up and snort em...
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:26:49pm |
OK, I have a carton of chocolate frozen yogurt with crushed butterfinger on top. I was trying to save it, but, well, it's just not gonna happen.
BBL.
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:27:01pm |
I will be the first to nominate the Cordoba House
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:27:17pm |
re: #54 reine.de.tout
The chocolates were mostly purchased for the employees of the Hotel where I spend a LOT of time.
I'm a hero here right now with the evening clerk. Said he was jonesin' for some chocolate.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:27:18pm |
re: #63 Charles
Can I nominate Obama's birth certificate?
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:27:49pm |
re: #64 The Shadow Do
Ok, I will be the second to nominate it.
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The Shadow Do Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:28:13pm |
re: #66 reine.de.tout
OK, I have a carton of chocolate frozen yogurt with crushed butterfinger on top. I was trying to save it, but, well, it's just not gonna happen.
BBL.
You have all the ingredients of a great "Chopped" show. All you need is to introduce horseradish and a bicycle tire to the menu.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:28:22pm |
re: #60 Charles
This year, instead of a Fiskie Award (which, honestly, is starting to feel kind of dated to me), I'm thinking of a "Nontroversy of the Year" award -- the most ridiculous hyped-up outrageous outrage of the year.
There were so many this year, it should give us plenty of possible candidates.
Agreed. I know that something right-wing will win this year (and deservedly so), but I'd ask to nominate at least one thing from the left this year in the interests of balance.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:29:09pm |
I'll go with the DADT Showergate. It has that clean, fresh smell.
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:29:22pm |
re: #69 Floral Giraffe
Can I nominate Obama's birth certificate?
Only if the new Governor get the approval to release it. Because you/we all know if he does, it will immediately be declared a fake.
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:30:22pm |
re: #73 Decatur Deb
Showergate? Did I miss something?
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:30:42pm |
re: #72 Dark_Falcon
Agreed. I know that something right-wing will win this year (and deservedly so), but I'd ask to nominate at least one thing from the left this year in the interests of balance.
OK. Obama tax compromise=kneeling to his corporate masters.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:31:15pm |
I know Cloward Piven is old hat by now but it's become the basis of the entire conservative movement. That's pretty special.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:31:50pm |
re: #69 Floral Giraffe
Can I nominate Obama's birth certificate?
That really was more of a 2008 story. I nominate Andrew Breitbart's Shirley Sherrod frame up for the (dis)honors.
I'm not saying that Breitbart getting caught was a nontroversy, rather the nontroversy was what he tried to gin up.
I'd also nominate Dinesh D'Souza The Roots of Obama's Rage that calls Obama a "Kenyan Anti-Colonialist".
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:32:38pm |
re: #76 Bubblehead II
Showergate? Did I miss something?
Yeah. The Defense of Married Sailors Committee says you should not drop your soap any more.
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Charles Johnson Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:33:00pm |
It happened in 2009 but this is still one of my very favorite right wing freakouts:
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:35:04pm |
re: #82 Decatur Deb
That's why they sell it with a rope attached
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:35:35pm |
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compound idaho Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:36:35pm |
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:37:55pm |
re: #83 Charles
It happened in 2009 but this is still one of my very favorite right wing freakouts:
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
Then may I suggest not only a best nontoversy of the year, but the best nontroversy of the Obama Administration?
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laZardo Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:39:25pm |
We can call the award the Oooty.
Outrageous Outrage Of The Year.
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Fat Bastard Vegetarian Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:39:46pm |
I had completely forgotten to down ding 592 from this morning. Just remembered.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:40:14pm |
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:41:49pm |
re: #94 Gus 802
34 warships!!11ty
That one almost doesn't qualify. It was so over-the-top that even Fox News poured cold water on it.
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Digital Display Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:43:36pm |
Well just about anything Beck had on his show for the last year...Sans tears
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:44:25pm |
US revokes Venezuela ambassador's visa amid envoy row
Washington has revoked the visa of the Venezuelan ambassador to the US, the state department has said.
The move comes amid a diplomatic dispute between the two countries over President Barack Obama's choice of ambassador to Caracas, Larry Palmer.
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:45:14pm |
Michelle's concern about the obesity rate of American Children and the food they are served in our school systems lunch programs? That should garner a few votes.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:45:58pm |
re: #99 jaunte
Beck vs. Stewart-Colbert Washington Mall crowd measurements!
Works for me. That one can go either way.
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Digital Display Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:46:59pm |
re: #101 Dark_Falcon
Works for me. That one can go either way.
Depends who was measuring..Guys or gals
/
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:49:00pm |
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:49:35pm |
re: #102 HoosierHoops
Depends who was measuring..Guys or gals
/
Go with the the gals. My manager has always said 6" is this long (holds up index finger).
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:54:01pm |
re: #83 Charles
Mine is the Christmas tree ornament outrage.
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compound idaho Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:55:54pm |
re: #98 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Had a buddy transfered to Venezuela in the 80's. Just a few days after arriving there was a Coup d'état. Turns out the only Spanish he understood was French.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:57:10pm |
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Digital Display Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:57:25pm |
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:58:19pm |
re: #97 HoosierHoops
Well just about anything Beck had on his show for the last year...Sans tears
I think that's a big reason the Fiskie for bad/biased report in obsolete. Fox has broken the mold on that kind of thing.
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jaunte Wed, Dec 29, 2010 6:59:58pm |
The Rima Fakih Wins Miss USA Nontroversy,
with walk-ons by Debbie Schlussel, Michelle Malkin, and Daniel Pipes.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:00:12pm |
If anyone wants some reminders of bogus outrages Hot Air has been counting down their "top 50 posts" of the year. Almost half of them were completely fake stories. They should be embarrassed.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:02:14pm |
re: #115 Killgore Trout
Can you embarass the folks at Hot Air? That doesn't seem possible to me.
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Charles Johnson Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:02:36pm |
re: #115 Killgore Trout
If anyone wants some reminders of bogus outrages Hot Air has been counting down their "top 50 posts" of the year. Almost half of them were completely fake stories. They should be embarrassed.
They're too busy fleecing the rubes to be embarrassed.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:03:01pm |
Speaking of bogus stories....
Congress to demand answers from TSA in airport security flaws
Exactly one month after Chris Liu posted videos to YouTube showing what he calls "critical security flaws," the new chairman of a House subcommittee said he will call Transporation Security Administration (TSA) leaders to Capitol Hill for an explanation.
"We're spending of millions of dollars on technology, but we're not doing the basics," said Congressman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, who will chair the subcommitee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations. "We've got to be doing the basics to secure the airlines."
...
Chaffetz is not alone in his call to action.Outgoing Congressman Peter Hoekstra, R-Michigan, is the Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee and had a similar reaction soon after the videos went viral.
In California, Congressman Dan Lungren, R-Sacramento, said other committees will look into the matter as well.
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jaunte Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:03:03pm |
re: #115 Killgore Trout
Looking at #21 on their list. What ever happened to Greg Gutfeld's plan to raise money for a gay bar next to Park51?
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:03:45pm |
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:04:38pm |
re: #119 jaunte
Looking at #21 on their list. What ever happened to Greg Gutfeld's plan to raise money for a gay bar next to Park51?
That's what outrageous outrages are all about. They're disposable and easily replaced.
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jaunte Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:05:10pm |
re: #121 Killgore Trout
I wonder how much fleece he collected.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:06:58pm |
re: #113 Gus 802
Sarah Palin: Misinformer of the Year
[Video]
I think we should have separate, individual awards for both Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin to "honor" all the lies and BS they've each put out this year.
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:08:15pm |
re: #120 Killgore Trout
Rube fleece. Sounds comfy.
So is wool. But the animal it comes from isn't actually considered smart.
Sheeple, It's what on the menu tonight.
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Sheila Broflovski Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:12:54pm |
Those eeville Zionists is bein' wurs den teh Nazis!1!1!TY (Flotilla, etc.)
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:20:21pm |
The Census was the most prolonged craziness of the year. Maybe behind HCR.
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ozbloke Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:20:45pm |
re: #128 jaunte
Have to admit, that its pretty outrages.
But the photo, that really makes that article special.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:22:32pm |
re: #131 Gus 802
The Census was the most prolonged craziness of the year. Maybe behind HCR.
True, but it was at a fairly low level. Mostly because all those at high levels stood to lose if that pot boiled too much plus the fact that the census is in the Constitution.
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Sheila Broflovski Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:23:19pm |
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laZardo Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:24:15pm |
re: #125 Alouette
Those eeville Zionists is bein' wurs den teh Nazis!1!1!TY (Flotilla, etc.)
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ozbloke Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:24:22pm |
re: #135 Gus 802
The accoutrements of evil!
festooned evil baubles, I saw em!!11!! with my own eyes.
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jaunte Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:25:00pm |
re: #131 Gus 802
I'm not sure how to judge the best nontroversy. You have the long-running marathon outrages, and the mountain-from-a-molehill shoestring numbers. Maybe there should be categories.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:25:14pm |
re: #136 Alouette
The outfits of Michelle!
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:25:39pm |
We carry a complete assortment of evil wallets, evil belts, and evil hats.
//
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:26:03pm |
re: #114 jaunte
The Rima Fakih Wins Miss USA Nontroversy,
with walk-ons by Debbie Schlussel, Michelle Malkin, and Daniel Pipes.
And the hits just keep coming...
Batman’s Politically Correct European Vacation (cached link)
Reality isn’t always very fun, granted. Because of that many people turn to comic books for a little escapism. But there’s escapism and PC indoctrination. Sadly, it appears that DC Comic’s Batman is angling for the latter and not the former. You see, Batman has decided to hire a Muslim to “save France.”
You can pretty much guess where it goes from there.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:26:41pm |
re: #142 Gus 802
You forgot the SHOES!
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jaunte Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:27:29pm |
re: #144 Slumbering Behemoth
Calling Idris Elba to judge Best Nontroversy in Popular Fiction.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:27:32pm |
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jaunte Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:28:43pm |
re: #149 Slumbering Behemoth
By the Festooned Fnords of Foggoth, you're right.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:29:41pm |
re: #149 Slumbering Behemoth
That's the worst kind of evil there is.
Defend thine barricades and ramparts with festoonishments of evil!
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:30:37pm |
re: #131 Gus 802
The Census was the most prolonged craziness of the year. Maybe behind HCR.
What about the DHS memo? Was that this year, or last year? Or the year before that, even?
Jeez, there's been so damn many outrageously outraged nontroversies it's hard to remember when they occurred.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:31:45pm |
re: #152 Slumbering Behemoth
What about the DHS memo? Was that this year, or last year? Or the year before that, even?
Jeez, there's been so damn many outrageously outraged nontroversies it's hard to remember when they occurred.
That was last year.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:37:57pm |
I know this won't win, it's an old conspiracy but Fox has been the first major network to employ 9-11 truthers.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:39:39pm |
re: #155 Gus 802
Most overexposed celebrity of the year: Lindsay Lohan.
[Vomit]
Well, hopefully she has a quieter, more productive 2011.
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CarleeCork Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:41:04pm |
re: #46 Fat Bastard Vegetarian
I wanna know when you open the Silly Putty.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:50:56pm |
I see the wingnuts are intent on throwing Gov. Chris Christie under the bus.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 7:58:30pm |
re: #158 Gus 802
"We're gonna need a bigger bus."
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:00:03pm |
re: #160 freetoken
Say "Happy Holidays" to someone instead of "Merry Christmas"?
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compound idaho Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:01:47pm |
re: #143 jaunte
Mrs Compound is a 110 pound female natural bodybuilder. Mrs Obama does not have arms.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:03:53pm |
re: #161 Slumbering Behemoth
Say "Happy Holidays" to someone instead of "Merry Christmas"?
Hmmm... I wonder what would happen if Christie wished someone "Happy Kwanzaa"?
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:04:40pm |
re: #161 Slumbering Behemoth
Say "Happy Holidays" to someone instead of "Merry Christmas"?
THAT BASTARD!
/
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:05:00pm |
re: #164 freetoken
Hmmm... I wonder what would happen if Christie wished someone "Happy Kwanzaa"?
STONE HIM!
/
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:06:21pm |
re: #164 freetoken
Gnu Blak Panters!!!11ty ACORM!!!11ty
/
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compound idaho Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:09:23pm |
re: #166 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
STONE HIM!
/
A crowd gathers to stone a woman. Jesus steps forward. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone" A rock comes from the back of the gathering and strikes the woman. The crowd gasps and separates. Jesus says "mom, sometimes you really piss me off"
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Digital Display Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:09:47pm |
I see Scientists have discovered that Neanderthals lived fast and died young...
Thus expect no 3rd season of Jersey Shores
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:10:13pm |
Here's an interesting blog:
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:12:13pm |
re: #164 freetoken
Hmmm... I wonder what would happen if Christie wished someone "Happy Kwanzaa"?
Ooh. I have a "Christmas Miracle" to relate. This year is the first in recent years where I haven't heard my grandma parrot the War on ChristmasTM meme vis a vis retailers using the phrase "Happy Holidays", and then have to remind her that there are other religious holidays this time of year for people who aren't Christian.
It was nice.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:16:25pm |
re: #162 Gus 802
This. It's about gun rights.
That's from PJM. They're currently getting warmed up over at Hot Air.
Not good. I have to say, though, that I disagree vehemently with Chris Christie on gun control. But to simply discard him over that is utterly foolish. How about engaging him and explaining your case, Mr. Owens*, instead of attacking him right out of the gates?
*: Bob Owens is the author of the PJM article.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:17:21pm |
re: #169 HoosierHoops
I see Scientists have discovered that Neanderthals lived fast and died young...
Thus expect no 3rd season of Jersey Shores
LOL!
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laZardo Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:19:05pm |
re: #169 HoosierHoops
I see Scientists have discovered that Neanderthals lived fast and died young...
Thus expect no 3rd season of Jersey Shores
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:20:34pm |
re: #169 HoosierHoops
I see Scientists have discovered that Neanderthals lived fast and died young...
Thus expect no 3rd season of Jersey Shores
There's actually a 3rd season already scheduled although MTV did drop a planned New Years Eve "Snooki Ball" (thank God).
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:20:42pm |
re: #170 freetoken
Here's an interesting blog:
Interesting indeed. He gets his coupons from the Sunday paper, it seems. I don't have a lot of luck with that. The coupons are most often for things I don't want to eat, high in fat or salt, but I should look again.
I've noticed that the grocery bill has at least doubled since last year, maybe more. There are cheaper stores in town, but they're not in good neighborhoods.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:22:39pm |
re: #170 freetoken
Here's an interesting blog:
Interesting but they have it wrong.They're clipping coupons but they're buying mostly premade food products which are still too expensive. Paying even $1 for wheat thins or baked beans is way too much. Both of these have 25 cents worth of ingredients. It's still much cheaper to go through the bulk section, buy the ingredients and make it yourself.
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Digital Display Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:23:13pm |
re: #176 Dark_Falcon
There's actually a 3rd season already scheduled although MTV did drop a planned New Years Eve "Snooki Ball" (thank God).
You know what pisses me off? I rode an elevator with Dennis Miller last Easter at the Pacer game and couldn't think of one smart ass thing to say to him.. It haunts me to this day...
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:24:49pm |
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:25:56pm |
re: #178 Killgore Trout
Interesting but they have it wrong.They're clipping coupons but they're buying mostly premade food products which are still too expensive. Paying even $1 for wheat thins or baked beans is way too much. Both of these have 25 cents worth of ingredients. It's still much cheaper to go through the bulk section, buy the ingredients and make it yourself.
If you look at some of those premade food stuffs, he got them for free or a $.5 through couponing. Read through some of the pages.
He has a page called "Lazy Couponing" where he's "going to change the way you shop" and for some reason, assumes people shop each day for food. Do people do that? I never did that and I don't think I know of anyone who does that.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:26:04pm |
re: #179 HoosierHoops
You know what pisses me off? I rode an elevator with Dennis Miller last Easter at the Pacer game and couldn't think of one smart ass thing to say to him.. It haunts me to this day...
Just image how you'd do play by play with Miller of Indy thrashing the Texans this Sunday. You'll feel better.
And I'd love to see a Bears vs. Colts Superbowl rematch.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:26:09pm |
re: #180 Slumbering Behemoth
Yeah I saw that earlier today. This is a clear cut case of religious discrimination. I hope someone sues those bums. ;)
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:28:54pm |
re: #181 marjoriemoon
He has a page called "Lazy Couponing" where he's "going to change the way you shop" and for some reason, assumes people shop each day for food. Do people do that? I never did that and I don't think I know of anyone who does that.
I would if I lived just down the street from this place.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:30:16pm |
re: #173 Dark_Falcon
Not good. I have to say, though, that I disagree vehemently with Chris Christie on gun control. But to simply discard him over that is utterly foolish. How about engaging him and explaining your case, Mr. Owens*, instead of attacking him right out of the gates?
*: Bob Owens is the author of the PJM article.
All I'm seeing is that Christie is maintaining the status quo regarding Federal and State laws. I'm also not seeing any hard fact in either the HA or PJM post. Instead I'm seeing a lot hyperbole and hysteria much like we've seen targeted at Obama. It's also hard not to miss the pathetic fear mongering that Christie would turn the USA into Mexico. It's all rather foolish.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:31:44pm |
re: #183 Gus 802
Yeah I saw that earlier today. This is a clear cut case of religious discrimination. I hope someone sues those bums. ;)
I don't agree. That event is for the faithful, and excluding the atheists seems appropriate to me.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:32:18pm |
re: #181 marjoriemoon
If you look at some of those premade food stuffs, he got them for free or a $.5 through couponing. Read through some of the pages.
He has a page called "Lazy Couponing" where he's "going to change the way you shop" and for some reason, assumes people shop each day for food. Do people do that? I never did that and I don't think I know of anyone who does that.
I suppose you could save a lot of money with coupons but my latest money saving discovery is to go to the store half as much as you used to. Buy in bulk if you have to but the less you go the less you'll spend. Buy ingredients, not finished products. I probably spend $150 a month on food and I eat pretty damn well.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:32:40pm |
re: #184 Slumbering Behemoth
I would if I lived just down the street from this place.
*sigh* That is, this place.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:33:18pm |
re: #186 Dark_Falcon
I don't agree. That event is for the faithful, and excluding the atheists seems appropriate to me.
Then don't hold it on public property and as an official city government event. Those should be stopped anyway and eventually they will. It's a violation of the Establishment Clause.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:35:16pm |
re: #185 Gus 802
All I'm seeing is that Christie is maintaining the status quo regarding Federal and State laws. I'm also not seeing any hard fact in either the HA or PJM post. Instead I'm seeing a lot hyperbole and hysteria much like we've seen targeted at Obama. It's also hard not to miss the pathetic fear mongering that Christie would turn the USA into Mexico. It's all rather foolish.
There is a hard fact, though Owens gets it wrong: Chris Christie commuted a prison sentence that had been unjustly imposed by a judge with some sort of vendetta. That's his job and the right thing to do. Owens' chalking it up to self preservation is the Stalker Principle at work: The worst possible motives must always be assigned to the target of the screed.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:36:09pm |
re: #79 Dark_Falcon
That really was more of a 2008 story. I nominate Andrew Breitbart's Shirley Sherrod frame up for the (dis)honors.
I'm not saying that Breitbart getting caught was a nontroversy, rather the nontroversy was what he tried to gin up.
I'd also nominate Dinesh D'Souza The Roots of Obama's Rage that calls Obama a "Kenyan Anti-Colonialist".
The fact checked to hell piece of BS "journalsim" piece of the year.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:36:36pm |
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:37:22pm |
re: #189 Gus 802
Then don't hold it on public property and as an official city government event. Those should be stopped anyway and eventually they will. It's a violation of the Establishment Clause.
Atheists should let them be. They're not hurting anyone, and moving against them only makes atheists despised.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:38:15pm |
re: #193 Dark_Falcon
Atheists should let them be. They're not hurting anyone, and moving against them only makes atheists despised.
Where are we living in then? The Middle East?
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:39:51pm |
re: #187 Killgore Trout
Buy ingredients, not finished products.
Meals taste better like that, anyway.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:41:28pm |
re: #194 Gus 802
Isn't it supposed to be an inauguration?
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:41:48pm |
re: #187 Killgore Trout
I suppose you could save a lot of money with coupons but my latest money saving discovery is to go to the store half as much as you used to. Buy in bulk if you have to but the less you go the less you'll spend. Buy ingredients, not finished products. I probably spend $150 a month on food and I eat pretty damn well.
I did the buy in bulk thing and ended up throwing a lot away. Too much bulk :) Costco is what we have, but it's out of the way for me and I would be doing 2 trips. More importantly, I detest food shopping and want to make it as quick and painless as possible. When I was a vegetarian, I had to pay much closer attention to it.
Coupon clipping... I tend to end up with things I don't want or don't like, but it may be a good time to give it another go.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:42:46pm |
re: #196 Slumbering Behemoth
Isn't it supposed to be an inauguration?
December 28, 2010 (Washington, D.C.) – Atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other nontheistic Washington, D.C. residents will have no representation at Mayor-Elect Vincent Gray’s first official inaugural event—an ecumenical prayer service entitled “One City … Praying Together” at 8 a.m. Sunday, January 2, 2011.
That's state sanctioned religion.
[Link: www.examiner.com...]
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:44:21pm |
re: #191 Stanley Sea
The fact checked to hell piece of BS "journalsim" piece of the year.
It's noteworthy that the author of the other major book that digs into Obama's past and draws unfavorable conclusions, Stanley Kurtz's Radical in Chief (which I've actually read) stays well away from the points D'Souza dives into. That's right folks, Kurtz (who believes Obama to be a socialist) actual;y goes so far as to say that there isn't any hard evidence to link Obama's ideology to his father's beliefs. When those who would normally be your ally are calling your central thesis to be without factual basis you gone far over the line. D'Souza's become a nut and his book was one giant toot of the dog whistle.
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compound idaho Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:48:08pm |
re: #198 Gus 802
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
I am not a lawyer (I can thank God for that, right?), but it is not as simple as many would suggest.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:48:48pm |
re: #200 compound idaho
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
I am not a lawyer (I can thank God for that, right?), but it is not as simple as many would suggest.
Que?
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:48:59pm |
re: #198 Gus 802
December 28, 2010 (Washington, D.C.) – Atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other nontheistic Washington, D.C. residents will have no representation at Mayor-Elect Vincent Gray’s first official inaugural event—an ecumenical prayer service entitled “One City … Praying Together” at 8 a.m. Sunday, January 2, 2011.
That's state sanctioned religion.
[Link: www.examiner.com...]
Did you or S.B. put this up on the Pages the other day?
I don't understand "first inaugural event" which seems to be a prayer service after the inauguration? Why would the atheists want to attend a prayer service?
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:50:22pm |
re: #197 marjoriemoon
Coupon clipping... I tend to end up with things I don't want or don't like
I think that's the gimmick. They get you to but stuff you don't want/ don't need and it gets you into the store to buy other stuff on impulse. You never see coupons for onions, beans, flour or molasses. That's what you should be buying.
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:50:25pm |
Report: Mexican army planted weapon on dead American
the conclusion of the Mexican military investigation, which was forwarded to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico and obtained by CNN, indicates that an assault rifle found in Proctor's possession was planted.
According to the document, a soldier alerted his commander that the dead American was not armed. In response, the commander "proceeded to send another officer with an AR-15 rifle, in order to be placed in the vehicle, using the hands of the deceased to try to simulate an attack against military personnel, and that he had died when the attack was countered," the document states.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:50:38pm |
Fuck this. Never mind. I don't give a crap. Let them have their imaginary service "praying" to a God that doesn't exist.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:53:35pm |
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:54:13pm |
re: #203 Killgore Trout
I think that's the gimmick. They get you to but stuff you don't want/ don't need and it gets you into the store to buy other stuff on impulse. You never see coupons for onions, beans, flour or molasses. That's what you should be buying.
As far as I can tell, this guy was clipping coupons for veggies, but that I don't ever see. I'll read through it though. He got some staples like peanut butter and looked for two-fers. He also shopped at CVS. They do have some good coupons. I got a free witches hat at Halloween! But I've never bought food there.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:54:26pm |
re: #205 Gus 802
Fuck this. Never mind. I don't give a crap. Let them have their imaginary service "praying" to a God that doesn't exist.
They believe in Him, as do I.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:54:49pm |
re: #203 Killgore Trout
What do you use molasses for?
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:56:27pm |
re: #209 Dark_Falcon
They believe in Him, as do I.
Right. Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, etc. all believe in the same god.
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laZardo Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:56:42pm |
re: #205 Gus 802
Fuck this. Never mind. I don't give a crap. Let them have their imaginary service "praying" to a God that doesn't exist.
Our symbol is a smug grin.
/colbert wisdom
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:57:21pm |
re: #208 marjoriemoon
As far as I can tell, this guy was clipping coupons for veggies, but that I don't ever see. I'll read through it though. He got some staples like peanut butter and looked for two-fers. He also shopped at CVS. They do have some good coupons. I got a free witches hat at Halloween! But I've never bought food there.
CVS has a fairly good selection of cereals and boxed products and a modest frozen section. I sometimes shop there for small amounts of supplies. They have good prices and I can get there easily by bus. Given that if I shop there I normally buy milk and soda, I use a taxi to get back.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 8:58:22pm |
re: #210 Slumbering Behemoth
What do you use molasses for?
I use it mostly for baked beans but it has a lot of uses. It's one of those things that's amazingly useful but nobody knows what to do with it anymore.
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compound idaho Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:00:12pm |
re: #212 laZardo
Our symbol is a smug grin.
/colbert wisdom
Ours too! We should hang out sometime (Idiocracy)
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:01:26pm |
re: #214 Killgore Trout
I use it mostly for baked beans but it has a lot of uses. It's one of those things that's amazingly useful but nobody knows what to do with it anymore.
Heh!
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:02:46pm |
re: #214 Killgore Trout
Sounds good. I may have to try that myself one of these days.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:03:25pm |
Audi, guys and gals. Catch y'all laters.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:03:35pm |
re: #211 Gus 802
Right. Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus, etc. all believe in the same god.
It doesn't have to be the same expression of God to pray together, but it's still praying. Honestly, I'm not trying to be flippant. It's rude for them to be openly shunned, but is that something they normally attended, just as a good will kind of thing? Then I can see why they're upset.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:05:35pm |
re: #219 marjoriemoon
It doesn't have to be the same expression of God to pray together, but it's still praying. Honestly, I'm not trying to be flippant. It's rude for them to be openly shunned, but is that something they normally attended, just as a good will kind of thing? Then I can see why they're upset.
I'm not going to comment on this anymore. I'll be a "good atheist" and keep my mouth shut.
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Artist Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:06:14pm |
It's very tough to choose. The amount of nontroversies put out this year was astronomical.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:06:58pm |
re: #220 Gus 802
I'm not going to comment on this anymore. I'll be a "good atheist" and keep my mouth shut.
Sorry that I offended.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:07:47pm |
re: #220 Gus 802
I'm not going to comment on this anymore. I'll be a "good atheist" and keep my mouth shut.
I'm sorry! I didn't mean to make you hush up, for reals.
If I had a prayer service, hon, I'd definitely invite you. You can hang out in the corner with my hubby and drink his homebrew cuz he ain't praying.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:09:25pm |
re: #219 marjoriemoon
It doesn't have to be the same expression of God to pray together, but it's still praying. Honestly, I'm not trying to be flippant. It's rude for them to be openly shunned, but is that something they normally attended, just as a good will kind of thing? Then I can see why they're upset.
"To pray" means to make a humble request. That's all.
Those of us who believe, make our humble requests to God.
But those who are non-beleivers, can also make requests, or wishes, or whatever.
I'm sorta of the mind that an ecumenical prayer service, where folks will presumably be making their requests for a successful next few years for their city, should just go ahead and include everybody. Makes no sense to me to leave out anyone.
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:09:36pm |
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:11:52pm |
re: #219 marjoriemoon
Sometimes, people need to talk to their god in their own way.
It can be organized, or just very personal.
People have different needs.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:12:27pm |
re: #228 Floral Giraffe
Sometimes, people need to talk to their god in their own way.
It can be organized, or just very personal.
People have different needs.
And some folks just like to send out good vibes.
I think it all works.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:13:27pm |
re: #226 reine.de.tout
"To pray" means to make a humble request. That's all.
Those of us who believe, make our humble requests to God.
But those who are non-beleivers, can also make requests, or wishes, or whatever.I'm sorta of the mind that an ecumenical prayer service, where folks will presumably be making their requests for a successful next few years for their city, should just go ahead and include everybody. Makes no sense to me to leave out anyone.
I agree. Why I asked if this was something that they normally attended. Then it would be, well, extra rude. I don't agree with shunning them in either case and it's not terribly "spiritual" of them.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:13:32pm |
re: #230 Gus 802
Sorry for #205.
{gus}
's OK.
Been a bit of a strange day 'round here, today, at times, for several of us.
It happens.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:14:23pm |
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:14:25pm |
re: #232 reine.de.tout
{gus}
's OK.
Been a bit of a strange day 'round here, today, at times, for several of us.
It happens.
Thanks Reine! And thanks for your previous comment as well. :)
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:15:10pm |
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:16:21pm |
re: #216 Floral Giraffe
Heh!
I was buying molasses, beans, sugar and eggs once. The cashier asked me if I was vising from the 18th century.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:16:52pm |
Somebody sent some rain this way, and I don't want it.
However, it will make for a nice sleep tonight! I just hope it's gone by tomorrow.
Y'all have a nice evening.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:17:58pm |
re: #237 reine.de.tout
Somebody sent some rain this way, and I don't want it.
However, it will make for a nice sleep tonight! I just hope it's gone by tomorrow.
Y'all have a nice evening.
Sleep tight! Have a kitty or a dog or Le Roi to keep you warm!
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:18:17pm |
re: #203 Killgore Trout
I think that's the gimmick.
I'm not sure I'd call it a "gimmick", but yes, it is advertising at it's most powerful: inducing you to buy what otherwise you would not.
I did notice that the author (who I thought was female, not male) had some Safeway store coupons for produce, with which she bought apples and carrots.
There's something like two months of entries and I didn't go through all of them.
I thought I'd post it here because some lizards mention they struggle to make ends meet, and thought someone might get some inspiration from it.
As for me - I'm still on my (weight reduction) ice cream + tuna diet. Works like a charm. I do buy, though, real ice cream and not the fake stuff.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:19:38pm |
re: #239 freetoken
I'm not sure I'd call it a "gimmick", but yes, it is advertising at it's most powerful: inducing you to buy what otherwise you would not.
I did notice that the author (who I thought was female, not male) had some Safeway store coupons for produce, with which she bought apples and carrots.
There's something like two months of entries and I didn't go through all of them.
I thought I'd post it here because some lizards mention they struggle to make ends meet, and thought someone might get some inspiration from it.
As for me - I'm still on my (weight reduction) ice cream + tuna diet. Works like a charm. I do buy, though, real ice cream and not the fake stuff.
Do you use the tuna as a topping or do you mix it in with the ice cream?
/
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:19:45pm |
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:20:15pm |
re: #230 Gus 802
Sorry for #205.
And I'm also sorry for pushing at you. Sometimes friends push each other's buttons. But its realizing that's happened and making amends that helps keep friendship alive. Thanks for be the good man you are, Gus.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:21:16pm |
re: #240 Gus 802
Hehe... not quite. I eat the ice cream well before bedtime otherwise the sugar and chocolate would keep me awake. The tuna (or salmon, if I'm splurging) is my last food of the day.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:21:58pm |
re: #242 Dark_Falcon
And I'm also sorry for pushing at you. Sometimes friends push each other's buttons. But its realizing that's happened and making amends that helps keep friendship alive. Thanks for be the good man you are, Gus.
Thanks Dark_Falcon. :)
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:22:59pm |
re: #236 Killgore Trout
I think my mom used to use molasses for some things. I do know that we switched to corn syrup somewhere down the line - it was (and still is) the cheapest type of sugar around.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:26:19pm |
re: #239 freetoken
I'm not sure I'd call it a "gimmick", but yes, it is advertising at it's most powerful: inducing you to buy what otherwise you would not.
I did notice that the author (who I thought was female, not male) had some Safeway store coupons for produce, with which she bought apples and carrots.
There's something like two months of entries and I didn't go through all of them.
I thought I'd post it here because some lizards mention they struggle to make ends meet, and thought someone might get some inspiration from it.
As for me - I'm still on my (weight reduction) ice cream + tuna diet. Works like a charm. I do buy, though, real ice cream and not the fake stuff.
I did find it inspiring. I'm always looking out for good ideas. Getting a decent cut of meat is also pretty pricey. Even low sodium lunch meat starts at $8.00/lb.
Part of my problem is that I'm not fond of cooking or shopping. I often come home late and tired.
Do you buy canned tuna or the packages? I try to stay away from aluminum although I was tempted by Campbells Tomato Soup this week so I bought some.
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reine.de.tout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:27:34pm |
re: #238 Floral Giraffe
Sleep tight! Have a kitty or a dog or Le Roi to keep you warm!
Two kitties!
And I'm back up 'cause the electricity went out and I had to reset everything. Argh.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:31:47pm |
re: #239 freetoken
Ice Cream & tuna?
WOW!
I do the skinless chicken breast and grilled veggies.
And at least 2 miles a day.
Working for me, so far!
Hope yours is working too!
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:32:47pm |
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Only The Lurker Knows Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:32:50pm |
Time to call it a night Lizards. Thanks to one and all for for putting up with my rambling posts. May you all have a good night and a better tomorrow.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:33:18pm |
re: #243 freetoken
Costco has great frozen Salmon filets, not expensive.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:33:18pm |
re: #246 marjoriemoon
I buy the canned fish. The foil packaging usually drives up the cost.
Because of the metal content I try to limit the tuna to a couple of times a week now, the salmon is better for you anyway (but costs more.)
Pink salmon can be kind of bland from can, unless you buy a good brand. Here is one without salt added that I've tried recently and found to be ok (actually, the best canned pink salmon I've found yet.) Hard to find locally so I got a case from Amazon, and I went for the freebie shipping ( super-saver) and it only took 2 days to my doorstep!
I prefer fresh salmon, but getting wild caught salmon down here at a decent price is hard. It does go on sale from time to time, and if I hit the seafood counter at the right time of day I can get a good piece at a decent price.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:34:56pm |
re: #236 Killgore Trout
Well, you were, kind of!
Smart of her to recognize it!
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goddamnedfrank Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:35:27pm |
re: #186 Dark_Falcon
I don't agree. That event is for the faithful, and excluding the atheists seems appropriate to me.
The event is not for the faithful, it is for the people represented by the office being inaugurated. It marks the official beginning of the office holder's representation of and service to all their constituents, regardless of belief system or lack thereof. Making belief a prerequisite for witnessing the assumption of a government office tells the unbeliever that they have no representation in that office.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:38:07pm |
re: #249 Floral Giraffe
Hope yours is working too!
Oh, it does. The key to losing weight is simply to consume less energy than one expends. Ice cream may sound like not a diet food, but the real stuff has plenty of complete protein (along with the fat) because of the milk - which also becomes an important source of calcium. Additionally, because of all the fat it works as an appetite satiate also.
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:39:32pm |
re: #255 marjoriemoon
Ahh gnome love.
You like monkeys.
you like ponies
Maybe you don't like monsters so much.
Maybe I used too many monkeys.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:39:45pm |
re: #253 freetoken
I buy the canned fish. The foil packaging usually drives up the cost.
Because of the metal content I try to limit the tuna to a couple of times a week now, the salmon is better for you anyway (but costs more.)
Pink salmon can be kind of bland from can, unless you buy a good brand. Here is one without salt added that I've tried recently and found to be ok (actually, the best canned pink salmon I've found yet.) Hard to find locally so I got a case from Amazon, and I went for the freebie shipping ( super-saver) and it only took 2 days to my doorstep!
I prefer fresh salmon, but getting wild caught salmon down here at a decent price is hard. It does go on sale from time to time, and if I hit the seafood counter at the right time of day I can get a good piece at a decent price.
Sweet! I'm not a big fan of the salmon. I like white fish better and buy a fair amount of it, frozen. Mr. Moon likes the tuna.
I've taken to buying the Manischewitz soup packages. You can get them in the Jewish section of most groceries. 2 for $3.00 usually, makes a great soup and then I add in rice, veggies or pasta, sometimes chicken. Pretty hearty and easy.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:40:47pm |
re: #258 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
You like monkeys.
you like ponies
Maybe you don't like monsters so much.
Maybe I used too many monkeys.
Isn't it enough to know that I ruined a pony making a gift for you?
I miss WoW a great deal, but not quite enough to go back :p
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:41:39pm |
re: #260 marjoriemoon
I miss WoW a great deal, but not quite enough to go back :p
I quit months ago and don't plan to go back.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:44:50pm |
re: #261 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
I quit months ago and don't plan to go back.
I'm not getting involved with that. I enjoy being here too much.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:45:00pm |
re: #259 marjoriemoon
While salmon is my favorite fish, while in Japan I became quite fond of eel. Very fine flesh and a delicate flavor. Can't find it around here.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:47:47pm |
re: #264 laZardo
BBL gonna go hangout someplace 0:
He's not enamored with the fish conversation I'm assuming.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:47:48pm |
re: #263 freetoken
While salmon is my favorite fish, while in Japan I became quite fond of eel. Very fine flesh and a delicate flavor. Can't find it around here.
I here that the Japanese prefer salmon caught out at sea.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:48:52pm |
re: #263 freetoken
While salmon is my favorite fish, while in Japan I became quite fond of eel. Very fine flesh and a delicate flavor. Can't find it around here.
I don't know if I've had white salmon. I like smoked eel! But I love smoked fish in general.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:50:10pm |
re: #114 jaunte
The Rima Fakih Wins Miss USA Nontroversy,
with walk-ons by Debbie Schlussel, Michelle Malkin, and Daniel Pipes.
I am proud (?) to report that Pamela Geller remained very calm and positive for that one.
I was shocked at Pipes on that one. He's got an actual scholarly reputation.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:51:27pm |
re: #119 jaunte
Looking at #21 on their list. What ever happened to Greg Gutfeld's plan to raise money for a gay bar next to Park51?
It was funny for one news cycle, that's what. But sort of a wash as a business plan.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:52:27pm |
re: #267 marjoriemoon
I don't know if I've had white salmon.
??
On the eel - fresh eel sushi is delightful, with just a tiny tiny bit of hot radish sauce added to give a bit of punch.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:53:19pm |
re: #148 jaunte
Calling Idris Elba to judge Best Nontroversy in Popular Fiction.
Maybe we need a Best Right-Wing Nontroversy, a Best Left-Wing Nontroversy, and a Best Fringe Nutjob Nontroversy.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:53:43pm |
re: #158 Gus 802
I see the wingnuts are intent on throwing Gov. Chris Christie under the bus.
What now?
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jaunte Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:54:02pm |
re: #272 SanFranciscoZionist
We need a fish/ice cream controversy.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:54:58pm |
re: #164 freetoken
Hmmm... I wonder what would happen if Christie wished someone "Happy Kwanzaa"?
I would like to report, for the sake of those who may be following the "Obama's Kwanzaa Greeting" nontroversy, that George Bush also wished people a happy Kwanzaa from himself and Laura.
WND didn't like it then, either.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:55:41pm |
re: #273 SanFranciscoZionist
What now?
Oh. He supports the assault weapons ban and current NJ concealed weapon laws. It's nothing new either but apparently they just woke up and realized this.
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:55:50pm |
re: #271 freetoken
??
On the eel - fresh eel sushi is delightful, with just a tiny tiny bit of hot radish sauce added to give a bit of punch.
I just can't eat Unagi. Most other sushi is fine, but just can't eat eel.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:56:14pm |
re: #272 SanFranciscoZionist
Maybe we need a Best Right-Wing Nontroversy, a Best Left-Wing Nontroversy, and a Best Fringe Nutjob Nontroversy.
Works for me.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:57:04pm |
re: #271 freetoken
??
On the eel - fresh eel sushi is delightful, with just a tiny tiny bit of hot radish sauce added to give a bit of punch.
Oh you said WHILE. I thought you said White. lol (it's late and I should have read more carefully).
I do love sushi and eel is always a fav. Big fan of Asian cooking too. We have a Vietnamese and Korean place in the neighborhood.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 9:58:11pm |
re: #276 Gus 802
Oh. He supports the assault weapons ban and current NJ concealed weapon laws. It's nothing new either but apparently they just woke up and realized this.
It's the typical witch hunter's cry of "Burn the witch!" upon encountering impurity.
Full Disclosure: My own position on firearms is far closer to the author of that article than to Gov. Christie's views.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:00:26pm |
re: #279 marjoriemoon
I like Vietnamese food (at least the version we get in the west, which I suspect is rather upscale considering the normal diet in Vietnam). And Thai. And Japanese (as long as it's not squirming on the plate...)
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Killgore Trout Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:01:59pm |
BTW, you can buy whole frozen halibut and sardines. Very cheap and very sustainable. Both work great on the grill.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:04:57pm |
re: #278 Dark_Falcon
Works for me.
I move that the Phelpses be eliminated from consideration for any nontroversy, on the grounds that no one except the Phelpses is on the Phelpses side.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:05:51pm |
re: #280 Dark_Falcon
It's the typical witch hunter's cry of "Burn the witch!" upon encountering impurity.
Full Disclosure: My own position on firearms is far closer to the author of that article than to Gov. Christie's views.
That's fine. But their view are rather unrealistic. As governor he would have to rely on the NJ state legislature. And hypothetically as president he would have to rely on congress. Governors, like presidents, aren't graced with all encompassing power. Retired police officers, federal officers or if you have a "justifiable need" (going before the sheriff and a judge) can get a CCW in New Jersey.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:06:34pm |
re: #281 freetoken
I like Vietnamese food (at least the version we get in the west, which I suspect is rather upscale considering the normal diet in Vietnam). And Thai. And Japanese (as long as it's not squirming on the plate...)
Thai.. yum yum.
I was in China in 2000 with my friend who was adopting. It was really hard to find an authentic restaurant. We were discouraged from going off on our own outside of walking distance. Everything near the hotels were Americanized. Although I will say, that hotel chef made the best scrambled eggs I have ever tasted. I wouldn't normally rave about something like that, but they were truly amazing. Maybe s/he added cream? Something. And we got dim sum at breakfast and lunch, but is that really Chinese? I thought it was Japanese. Maybe both.
We found one restaurant, we called the "bug restaurant". As you walked in, there were containers with different types of... critters. Some you ate and some they fed to the ones you ate. Not always easy to tell which was which. I think we ended up with chicken, rice and veggies :)
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:08:49pm |
re: #285 Gus 802
That's fine. But their view are rather unrealistic. As governor he would have to rely on the NJ state legislature. And hypothetically as president he would have to rely on congress. Governors, like presidents, aren't graced with all encompassing power. Retired police officers, federal officers or if you have a "justifiable need" (going before the sheriff and a judge) can get a CCW in New Jersey.
True, but Christie should at least work to create a law that allows people to lawfully transport firearms they are legally in possession of. New Jersey does have a serious problem there.
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William Barnett-Lewis Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:10:56pm |
re: #281 freetoken
I like Vietnamese food (at least the version we get in the west, which I suspect is rather upscale considering the normal diet in Vietnam). And Thai. And Japanese (as long as it's not squirming on the plate...)
Two words: Pho Ga
Insanely great yummieness.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:11:14pm |
re: #286 marjoriemoon
I haven't had dim sum in a long time, but yes, it is a type of Chinese food. Remember, China is a big country with several different regions (besides all the surrounding countries they've annexed over the centuries.)
As for Americanized food - that happens in Japan too. However with the Japanese penchant for weirdness they'll always add that little thing that will strike the American as out of place (like corn kernels and mayo on pizzas.)
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:12:04pm |
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:12:19pm |
You are all making me hungry!
Goodnight.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:12:44pm |
re: #287 Dark_Falcon
True, but Christie should at least work to create a law that allows people to lawfully transport firearms they are legally in possession of. New Jersey does have a serious problem there.
I don't remember what that law was. Used to be something like carrying the rifle in the trunk unloaded. Back when we had a motorhome my father would bring along a 12 ga. shotgun and a lever action 30/30 inside the motorhome. Don't remember if they were always loaded but the ammo was always close at hand. We lived in NJ and even drove through Illinois with that. ;)
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:14:05pm |
re: #285 Gus 802
That's fine. But their view are rather unrealistic. As governor he would have to rely on the NJ state legislature. And hypothetically as president he would have to rely on congress. Governors, like presidents, aren't graced with all encompassing power. Retired police officers, federal officers or if you have a "justifiable need" (going before the sheriff and a judge) can get a CCW in New Jersey.
The other issue is that there are too many sheriffs and judges in that state who will never see "reasonable need". NJ's gun laws are bad. Chris Christie likely can't do anything about most of them, since he does have to pick his battles with care (lest he court the political fate of Arnold Schwarzenegger ), but that doesn't mean I have to like it. But unlike Bob Owens, I'm not going to make Perfect the enemy of the Good.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:15:21pm |
re: #289 freetoken
I haven't had dim sum in a long time, but yes, it is a type of Chinese food. Remember, China is a big country with several different regions (besides all the surrounding countries they've annexed over the centuries.)
As for Americanized food - that happens in Japan too. However with the Japanese penchant for weirdness they'll always add that little thing that will strike the American as out of place (like corn kernels and mayo on pizzas.)
Oh dear, don't tell Red.
Indeed, you're right about China. Now that you mention it, one of the guys in the office was in Japan a few months ago. He was sorely disappointed in the food. It was all American style. I'll have to ask him about the corn.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:16:49pm |
re: #294 marjoriemoon
Oh dear, don't tell Red.
Indeed, you're right about China. Now that you mention it, one of the guys in the office was in Japan a few months ago. He was sorely disappointed in the food. It was all American style. I'll have to ask him about the corn.
Brits also put 'sweet corn' on pizzas.
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:17:15pm |
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:17:52pm |
re: #292 Gus 802
I don't remember what that law was. Used to be something like carrying the rifle in the trunk unloaded. Back when we had a motorhome my father would bring along a 12 ga. shotgun and a lever action 30/30 inside the motorhome. Don't remember if they were always loaded but the ammo was always close at hand. We lived in NJ and even drove through Illinois with that. ;)
Illinois isn't too bad anymore. If your firearm is in a locked case with the ammo separate, you won't get in trouble here. You do need a Firearms Owner's Identification Card (FOID) to own a gun, but my state doesn't have the transport pitfalls that New Jersey does. I think NJ also treats handguns different from rifles in such laws.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:18:44pm |
re: #293 Dark_Falcon
The other issue is that there are too many sheriffs and judges in that state who will never see "reasonable need". NJ's gun laws are bad. Chris Christie likely can't do anything about most of them, since he does have to pick his battles with care (lest he court the political fate of Arnold Schwarzenegger ), but that doesn't mean I have to like it. But unlike Bob Owens, I'm not going to make Perfect the enemy of the Good.
A Cape May Democrat actually introduced a bill to liberalize the CCW law in NJ. Don't think anything became of that. You would get more support in South Jersey for that kind of law. Less so in the urban districts.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:18:49pm |
One reason I like that $1-a-day blog is that on the menu is... loquats!
Squirrels Are The Enemy – Day 53: Eating Well On $1 A Day
Ooohh, loquat yoghurt smoothie!
Should I Be Able To Forage Food From Private Property? Day 55: Eating Well On $1 A Day
As a forager of loquats (in my neighborhood) also I have to approve!
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:20:26pm |
Someone tried to break in our house last week, a few days before Christmas. How's that for a Happy Holiday greeting?
My husband came home from work and the neighbor told him someone(s) had tried to get in to their back window. The neighbor behind them saw these guys and called the cops. When husband came home, he checked around the house and found the back door pulled open. It's the only one without a deadbolt (which we've already fixed) and an old door, but we had two chains on it. That, coupled with the dog, I'm assuming they gave up.
The windows are storm windows and no one's getting through them.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:21:06pm |
re: #297 Dark_Falcon
Illinois isn't too bad anymore. If your firearm is in a locked case with the ammo separate, you won't get in trouble here. You do need a Firearms Owner's Identification Card (FOID) to own a gun, but my state doesn't have the transport pitfalls that New Jersey does. I think NJ also treats handguns different from rifles in such laws.
I drove with a .45 (not mine) in my car once in New Jersey. Took it with some friends to fire it at some field. I'm pretty sure I put it in the hatch (car was a hatchback). Fire it once in this gully and went deaf for about 5 minutes. Not really deaf but it was like being underwater.
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:21:37pm |
re: #295 SanFranciscoZionist
Brits also put 'sweet corn' on pizzas.
But with mayo? That's just wrong.
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William Barnett-Lewis Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:21:47pm |
re: #287 Dark_Falcon
True, but Christie should at least work to create a law that allows people to lawfully transport firearms they are legally in possession of. New Jersey does have a serious problem there.
Heh. Gun laws are seriously funny sometimes. Family can be even funnier... :(
Wisconsin is the only other state, as you well know DF, that has almost no way for a civilian to get a CCW permit. I believe that it's oversold by the right & the left - we don't end up with gunfights in the streets but we also do not end up with massive drops in crime that can't be explained in several other ways. I have no problem with CCW and won't say much more because of current WI law.
We do allow open carry and it is perfectly legal to hunt with my 4" barreled S&W 64 .38 special revolver. Towards that end I requested a shoulder holster (WWII pilot style repro) for Christmas. I received it but not without a bit of grief about if I were suddenly into that republican thing about having guns everywhere.
I'm more paranoid about the far right theocratic types than anything else. I think they're far more likely to do real "gun grabbing" in my lifetime than any liberal who is far more inclined to increasing the rest of our freedoms.
It's funny, isn't it?
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freetoken Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:23:44pm |
re: #294 marjoriemoon
... one of the guys in the office was in Japan a few months ago. He was sorely disappointed in the food. It was all American style.
If he was eating in the hotel, or just going to local fast food places - yeah, it's greatly Americanized.
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:23:46pm |
re: #301 Gus 802
I drove with a .45 (not mine) in my car once in New Jersey. Took it with some friends to fire it at some field. I'm pretty sure I put it in the hatch (car was a hatchback). Fire it once in this gully and went deaf for about 5 minutes. Not really deaf but it was like being underwater.
Ear protection is a must. Part of my disability rating is hearing loss. I was a M249 gunner and ear plugs don't really work on patrols.
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Kragar Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:24:50pm |
re: #304 freetoken
If he was eating in the hotel, or just going to local fast food places - yeah, it's greatly Americanized.
Best places to eat in Japan were hole in the wall joints.
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:26:32pm |
re: #299 freetoken
One reason I like that $1-a-day blog is that on the menu is... loquats!
Squirrels Are The Enemy – Day 53: Eating Well On $1 A Day
Ooohh, loquat yoghurt smoothie!
Should I Be Able To Forage Food From Private Property? Day 55: Eating Well On $1 A Day
As a forager of loquats (in my neighborhood) also I have to approve!
hehe! For some inexplicable reason, my neighbor planted their mango next to the sidewalk. That's a pretty full tree and the fruit hangs out over the sidewalk. People were always taking the mangos so they trimmed it really tall. Now they can't get their own mangos, but the kids still try to climb the tree.
I think it's rude to just take it. If you want the fruit, you can ring the bell and ask. Most people will let you have it
We had 5 fruit trees when we bought the house. 4 were citrus and taken in the Big Citrus Scandal of 2002 (or 3), but the avocados weigh about 2 lbs and are fabulous.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:27:50pm |
re: #303 wlewisiii
Heh. Gun laws are seriously funny sometimes. Family can be even funnier... :(
Wisconsin is the only other state, as you well know DF, that has almost no way for a civilian to get a CCW permit. I believe that it's oversold by the right & the left - we don't end up with gunfights in the streets but we also do not end up with massive drops in crime that can't be explained in several other ways. I have no problem with CCW and won't say much more because of current WI law.
We do allow open carry and it is perfectly legal to hunt with my 4" barreled S&W 64 .38 special revolver. Towards that end I requested a shoulder holster (WWII pilot style repro) for Christmas. I received it but not without a bit of grief about if I were suddenly into that republican thing about having guns everywhere.
I'm more paranoid about the far right theocratic types than anything else. I think they're far more likely to do real "gun grabbing" in my lifetime than any liberal who is far more inclined to increasing the rest of our freedoms.
It's funny, isn't it?
I believe in most of that, except for the "any liberal who is far more inclined to increasing the rest of our freedoms" part. There are some on the left who are concerned with that, but their are also many misguided pacifists who try to write their prefers into law. There are also command and control type leftists like Barbara Boxer who want to arrange the world to suit their views and see freedom as a hinderance to same. A lot of the left still likes gun control, but like the theocrats, they are constrained by their coalition partners.
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:27:52pm |
re: #305 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Ear protection is a must. Part of my disability rating is hearing loss. I was a M249 gunner and ear plugs don't really work on patrols.
I worked with a guy that was Army artillery in Vietnam once. He had very bad hearing and I think he might have been deaf in one ear. He brought a guitar to Nam and the concussion blew out the top. I had some hearing loss from guitar (120 watts in a room will do that). I don't play anymore so I don't get the tinnitus that I would sometimes get. Occasionally it would flare up to a roar for about 5 minutes.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:28:51pm |
re: #300 marjoriemoon
Glad your person, and your home are safe.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:30:19pm |
Good night all.
Be safe, well, and as happy as you can be!
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Gus Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:30:27pm |
re: #308 Dark_Falcon
I believe in most of that, except for the "any liberal who is far more inclined to increasing the rest of our freedoms" part. There are some on the left who are concerned with that, but their are also many misguided pacifists who try to write their prefers into law. There are also command and control type leftists like Barbara Boxer who want to arrange the world to suit their views and see freedom as a hinderance to same. A lot of the left still likes gun control, but like the theocrats, they are constrained by their coalition partners.
Can I get a CCW for this in NYC?
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What, me worry? Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:30:43pm |
re: #310 Floral Giraffe
Glad your person, and your home are safe.
Thanks dear. We gave our dog treats all that night! I'm sure she had a lot to do with it. She's a good size dog with a pretty ferocious bark.
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William Barnett-Lewis Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:31:13pm |
re: #308 Dark_Falcon
A lot of the left still likes gun control, but like the theocrats, they are constrained by their coalition partners.
There's a big reason I couched my phrasing as "paranoia". It's pretty common in both sides extremes... ;)
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:33:39pm |
re: #312 Gus 802
Can I get a CCW for this in NYC?
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[DF pistol whips Gus with the barrel of the Desert Eagle]
/kidding
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William Barnett-Lewis Wed, Dec 29, 2010 10:36:18pm |
re: #312 Gus 802
Can I get a CCW for this in NYC?
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Hell with that wussy thing, Gus. THIS is a hand gun...
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Gretchen G.Tiger Wed, Dec 29, 2010 11:20:41pm |
Hello all,
Are we having a good thread?
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Dec 30, 2010 4:04:23am |
man it's a sweet thread no doubt
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