Today the FBI staged the largest organized crime bust in New York history, arresting more than 100 alleged mobsters from New York’s five crime families. And if there’s one thing these guys know how to do, it’s give themselves nicknames: The 20 Best Nicknames in the Big Mafia Bust.
My favorite is “Vinny Carwash.”
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:28:11pm |
My favorite is “Vinny Carwash.”
Probably owns a car wash thats a front for a chop shop/ gambling joint or something along those lines
I'm partial to "Tony Bagels"
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:29:44pm |
re: #4 mojo9
And I wonder how "The Vet" got his name?
With the wise guys, it's always something in their past or a personal quirk or a derivitive of their real name
"the vet" was probably a war veteran
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:31:31pm |
Yippie for the FBI! I hope they nail a hundred more.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:34:39pm |
re: #9 mojo9
I dunno, I'd wager it's a bit more nefarious.
nahh,,, I knew a lot of "guys" back in Boston. As stated in #7 many times it's just a personal quirk or a physical feature
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:34:39pm |
re: #9 mojo9
I dunno, I'd wager it's a bit more nefarious.
He killed a man with horse tranquilizers.
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:37:05pm |
My mafia nickname: Chuckie Greenballs.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:38:42pm |
re: #12 Charles
My mafia nickname: Chuckie Greenballs.
I know a doctor that can prescribe a salve to help you with that!
((don't ask!!))
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mojo9 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:39:06pm |
re: #11 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
maybe he's just really good with animals!
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:40:31pm |
re: #12 Charles
My mafia nickname: Chuckie Greenballs.
My Mafia name is Nicky Greco, aka The Butcher, Baker and Candlemaker
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:42:49pm |
Ah, the 1950s, when LSD was being tested on housewives as a therapeutic drug, lets watch...
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:43:17pm |
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Amory Blaine Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:44:03pm |
They always have such great nicknames.
Reminds me of some of the nicknames my friends and I called each other back in the day:
Wild Bill, O.D., Fat Larry, GQ, Chewbacca, Pee Pants, Anglo, Chief 3 Beers, Tripod, Spent Jolly and Treehead to name a few. Introducing new people was always entertaining.
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:46:04pm |
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:48:58pm |
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:49:39pm |
Heh, typed in one of the stalkers name for their Mafia name;
The Squealer
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:50:46pm |
re: #23 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Heh, typed in one of the stalkers name for their Mafia name;
The Squealer
Typed in where?
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:51:07pm |
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:52:32pm |
re: #25 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
[Link: pages.prodigy.net...]
Cool.
I'm "The Compass"
Sounds sinister...
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:52:56pm |
Hmmm... I wonder if the sanity & reason police raided FAUX headquarters who'd they find....
GLENN BECK also known as "The Brick."
SEAN HANNITY aka "Sarah O'Toole"
...
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:55:01pm |
re: #25 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
[Link: pages.prodigy.net...]
Lol. When I typed in my screen name I'm
Jadespring aka "Sweet Nostrils"
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Talking Point Detective Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:56:09pm |
Rightwing extremism? What righwing extremism?
Police Seize ‘Large Amount’ Of Weapons From Blogger Who Praised Gifffords Shooting: ‘1 Down And 534 To Go’
“I assert that the US federal gov has grown unconstitutionally large, and the legislature exceeds the powers delegated to it by the people,” Corcoran wrote. “As per the Declaration of Indep, when a gov becomes destructive those ends, it may be abolished,” he continued, “and the most moral approach is that which spares the maximum number of lives. Thus, assasination is a legitimate tool.”
He goes on to further justify assassination as “morally legitimate,” citing “Catholic Just War doctrine” among other theories, and explains, “It’s illegal, yes, but it’s not un-American. America was founded on the idea of shooting gov officials. Lexington Concord!” In another tweet, he writes, “I disagree with murder. …but shooting politicians who pass illegitimate, unconstitutional laws is not murder.” And in case there’s any doubt about his sincery, he writes, “Nope, it’s not a joke. I’m 100% serious.”
He also appears to be a fan of Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), re-tweeting a positive message about him in May: “Lefties: Before you start fringe-baiting Rand Paul, note that he’s better on civil liberties than most Democratic senators. And Obama.” He seems to dislike liberals, writing, “You so-called liberals make me laugh – you’re all for free speech until someone disagrees, then it’s ‘report him!’” He also accuses the Daily Kos of “Stalinism.”
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:56:28pm |
re: #25 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
[Link: pages.prodigy.net...]
Too much fun.
Sarah Palin = Junior Mint
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:58:24pm |
re: #30 Talking Point Detective
Rightwing extremism? What righwing extremism?
Police Seize ‘Large Amount’ Of Weapons From Blogger Who Praised Gifffords Shooting: ‘1 Down And 534 To Go’
It seems he got his wish on the following:
“You so-called liberals make me laugh – you’re all for free speech until someone disagrees, then it’s ‘report him!’”
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:58:41pm |
re: #28 Jadespring
Lol. When I typed in my screen name I'm
Jadespring aka "Sweet Nostrils"
It's a scam
When I typed in my real name I got Sweet Nostrils too
Screename ='s "the lemming"
:(
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Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 2:59:49pm |
re: #25 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
[Link: pages.prodigy.net...]
Bubblehead II = The Umpire
Fits. If I don't have my glasses on, I am blind
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:00:06pm |
re: #31 Stanley Sea
Too much fun.
Sarah Palin = Junior Mint
Heh...John McCain = "The Stare" (yes, if it's blank and disconnected)
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Chuckie Greenballs Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:00:10pm |
Better watch it. We wouldn't want to see anything happen to this nice little website you got here.
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:01:06pm |
re: #30 Talking Point Detective
That blog was linked to here at some point. I had wondered if what he was writing might get him some heat.
Guess it did.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:01:22pm |
Using my full real 1st name (along with my last name)
The Wishbone!
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:01:49pm |
re: #38 Chuckie Greenballs
Better watch it. We wouldn't want to see anything happen to this nice little website you got here.
Holy crap...there's actually a Chuckie Greenballs out there already?
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Jeff In Ohio Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:02:30pm |
Looks like this guy
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
has been busted.
[Link: thinkprogress.org...]
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:02:52pm |
re: #42 darthstar
Holy crap...there's actually a Chuckie Greenballs out there already?
Stalkers sleeper accounts always at the ready to pounce
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brownbagj Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:03:32pm |
Since I am conservative, my mafia name is:
Shit creek, aka no paddle aka nucking futz
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Jeff In Ohio Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:03:50pm |
My mob name is ....
Yeah, you guessed it...
Fetus Inajar.
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Jeff In Ohio Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:05:36pm |
re: #49 sattv4u2
You like Hootie better?
You don't have to be sorry about being disgusted. It is disgusting.
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Obdicut Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:05:41pm |
BENJAMIN CASTELLAZZO, also known as "Benji," "The Claw" and "the Fang"
He's both clawed, and fanged.
Are they sure he's not just a cat?
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:05:54pm |
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brownbagj Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:05:59pm |
I was reading a book title "Empire of the Summer Moon" about the rise and fall of the Comanche nation.
They gave each other names like:
Ass smells like scared skunk
Pisses on small trees etc.
Good times.
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:07:53pm |
'Chuckie' is a test account I've had for a long time.
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:08:13pm |
My screen name gave me "The Venetian". Spooky, and I love it.
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Daniel Ballard Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:08:23pm |
"Real greaseball stuff"
Ray Liotta
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:08:50pm |
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researchok Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:10:31pm |
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:10:51pm |
re: #54 Charles
'Chuckie' is a test account I've had for a long time.
And you hook to Kos article. Hmm, fooled here.
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Neutral President Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:10:55pm |
re: #52 darthstar
I feel like I just got pwned.
"Nice try Lao Che!"
Indiana Pwns and the Temple of Noobs.
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:11:26pm |
Running the same name produced the same output--it's not just random.
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:12:52pm |
I suddenly realized it probably looked like that, so I'd better come clean, spill my guts, and snitch on Chuckie.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:13:41pm |
re: #62 Decatur Deb
Running the same name produced the same output--it's not just random.
But it might be limited
I got the same name as you did on one of them
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researchok Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:13:48pm |
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:16:17pm |
re: #66 crimsonfisted
Oh my!!! I am The Bastard
darthstar = Frankenberry - I'll take that one. My real name gives me "The Ostrich". Yeah...Frankenberry it is.
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researchok Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:16:37pm |
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:16:40pm |
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:17:23pm |
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:17:26pm |
re: #66 crimsonfisted
Oh my!!! I am The Bastard
you seem surprised!
WE could have told you that without the name generator!!
//
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:19:54pm |
re: #67 darthstar
darthstar = Frankenberry - I'll take that one. My real name gives me "The Ostrich". Yeah...Frankenberry it is.
My real name? The Harpoon.
?
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Velvet Elvis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:21:33pm |
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Crimsonfisted Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:22:08pm |
Actually my nic is a preeettty good mob name in and of itself.
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Obdicut Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:22:35pm |
re: #73 Conservative Moonbat
Fox News Poll: 8 out of 10 Americans Say Prayer Helped Save Congresswoman Giffords
But that 9 year old girl, God just hated her.
//
That's what bugs me most about the power of prayer stuff.
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Velvet Elvis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:23:07pm |
re: #73 Conservative Moonbat
Fox News Poll: 8 out of 10 Americans Say Prayer Helped Save Congresswoman Giffords
I'm sure having the best neurosurgeons in the country flown in had nothing to do with it.
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:23:10pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:24:56pm |
re: #73 Conservative Moonbat
Fox News Poll: 8 out of 10 Americans Say Prayer Helped Save Congresswoman Giffords
LOL...
Meanwhile, 71 percent approve and 10 percent disapprove of Obama’s handling of the Tucson shooting. Nineteen percent are unsure.
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:25:47pm |
re: #30 Talking Point Detective
Rightwing extremism? What righwing extremism?
Police Seize ‘Large Amount’ Of Weapons From Blogger Who Praised Gifffords Shooting: ‘1 Down And 534 To Go’
Heh. Glad that fuck is being watched now. What a dick.
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brownbagj Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:26:22pm |
So, Charles is a sock puppet.
What a sad, sad world.
/
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Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:26:46pm |
re: #76 Conservative Moonbat
I'm sure having the best neurosurgeons in the country flown in had nothing to do with it.
and the random factors that caused the bullet not to hit parts of her brain that would have been fatal or lead to some sort of paralysis. Nope those had nothing to do with it, it was all prayer because randomness and chance aren't real.
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wrenchwench Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:26:52pm |
We used to give ourselves Bowling Names when we were bowling regularly. My pals were Bo and Thud. I was Louise, until we were joined by a nice young lady named Mary Louise. She was nice about it, but did not ignore it. "Do you think I have a funny name?"
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:32:42pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:33:15pm |
I must vote for Junior Lollipops as the best of those.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:33:59pm |
re: #83 Killgore Trout
Outrage!
Ice cleared from outside Obama daughters’ school, but not from public school across the street
I AM SO SICK OF THIS SHIT.
Tucker Carlson, your "non-political" blog is a fucking farce.
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Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:34:18pm |
re: #81 Dreggas
and the random factors that caused the bullet not to hit parts of her brain that would have been fatal or lead to some sort of paralysis. Nope those had nothing to do with it, it was all prayer because randomness and chance aren't real.
As well as the fact that he was using FMJ v Hollow Points
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:34:42pm |
re: #81 Dreggas
and the random factors that caused the bullet not to hit parts of her brain that would have been fatal or lead to some sort of paralysis. Nope those had nothing to do with it, it was all prayer because randomness and chance aren't real.
A world that truly contains strong elements of chance isn't really compatible with a worldview based on a highly active and responsive God, who has a plan.
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:34:58pm |
re: #18 Amory Blaine
They always have such great nicknames.
Reminds me of some of the nicknames my friends and I called each other back in the day:
Wild Bill, O.D., Fat Larry, GQ, Chewbacca, Pee Pants, Anglo, Chief 3 Beers, Tripod, Spent Jolly and Treehead to name a few. Introducing new people was always entertaining.
Someone once explained--as part of a longer article about naming patterns--that he had three friends named Dave, known as "Tall Dave", "Short Dave" and "Dave the Geek" who was in IT.
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:35:09pm |
re: #85 Stanley Sea
I AM SO SICK OF THIS SHIT.
Tucker Carlson, your "non-political" blog is a fucking farce.
I think the Onion has taken over his brain.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:36:39pm |
re: #85 Stanley Sea
I AM SO SICK OF THIS SHIT.
Tucker Carlson, your "non-political" blog is a fucking farce.
Check out the updates on their bogus pedestrian story....
Highway safety spokesperson blames pedestrian deaths on Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign?
They're sticking to it. Drudge is still linking to the story too.
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:36:49pm |
re: #25 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
[Link: pages.prodigy.net...]
Hey, this thing sucks. "The Xenophobe". Better call me... "Commie Czar"! More relevant to the US politics anyway ;-)
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:37:16pm |
re: #83 Killgore Trout
Outrage!
Ice cleared from outside Obama daughters’ school, but not from public school across the street
Ha and he also manages to make a comment about how socialism doesn't work, cause no one will clean the ice.
Hee hee. What a knob.
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:37:30pm |
re: #82 wrenchwench
We used to give ourselves Bowling Names when we were bowling regularly. My pals were Bo and Thud. I was Louise, until we were joined by a nice young lady named Mary Louise. She was nice about it, but did not ignore it. "Do you think I have a funny name?"
Why Louise?
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:38:30pm |
re: #82 wrenchwench
We used to give ourselves Bowling Names when we were bowling regularly. My pals were Bo and Thud. I was Louise, until we were joined by a nice young lady named Mary Louise. She was nice about it, but did not ignore it. "Do you think I have a funny name?"
My response would have been
"not at all, but can we discuss your clothes!?!"
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:38:33pm |
re: #93 Jadespring
Ha and he also manages to make a comment about how socialism doesn't work, cause no one will clean the ice.
Hee hee. What a knob.
Yes. As we all know, the USSR was brought to its knees because nobody would put salt down on the sidewalks.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:38:41pm |
re: #83 Killgore Trout
Outrage!
Ice cleared from outside Obama daughters’ school, but not from public school across the street
At least one of the parents from the public school recognized this as a non-issue:
I don’t know who cleared the Sidwell side, but I know somebody over there understood whose responsibility it was. As far as I can tell, it’s that accountability that was missing on our side of the street,
End of story.
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reloadingisnotahobby Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:38:55pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:39:07pm |
re: #83 Killgore Trout
Outrage!
Ice cleared from outside Obama daughters’ school, but not from public school across the street
"The lack of clarity over who should have done the deed is what leads Wattenberg to this philosophical conclusion:
“The Hearst ice illustrates anew an old problem with socializing responsibility: When everybody’s responsible, nobody’s responsible."
WTF? It was Parks and Rec's job. HE'S the one who suggested the parents should have pitched in. So is HE 'socializing responsibility'?
Pretentious idiot.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:40:37pm |
re: #93 Jadespring
Ha and he also manages to make a comment about how socialism doesn't work, cause no one will clean the ice.
Hee hee. What a knob.
BTW, My local grocery store carries quinoa in bulk. Very cheap. I had some for dinner last night and it's very tasty. I'll save some for planting. I'm also going to try some Amaranth to see which grows better for me this summer.
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Velvet Elvis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:40:40pm |
re: #91 Killgore Trout
Check out the updates on their bogus pedestrian story...
Highway safety spokesperson blames pedestrian deaths on Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign?
They're sticking to it. Drudge is still linking to the story too.
Even the commenters on the wingnut blogs are calling bullshit on that one.
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wrenchwench Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:40:41pm |
re: #94 SanFranciscoZionist
Why Louise?
I don't know. It seemed like a good bowling name at the time..
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Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:40:57pm |
re: #92 Sergey Romanov
Hey, this thing sucks. "The Xenophobe". Better call me... "Commie Czar"! More relevant to the US politics anyway ;-)
Heh, Typed in my real world name. It came back as the Mad Russian.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:41:02pm |
It's 70 degrees today in Half Moon Bay. If I want ice, I have to go push a button on the side of my refrigerator. I can't just walk outside and slip on it. People in DC are so lucky.
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Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:41:07pm |
re: #85 Stanley Sea
I AM SO SICK OF THIS SHIT.
Tucker Carlson, your "non-political" blog is a fucking farce.
Fucker Carlson is a farce period.
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:41:56pm |
re: #99 SanFranciscoZionist
"The lack of clarity over who should have done the deed is what leads Wattenberg to this philosophical conclusion:
“The Hearst ice illustrates anew an old problem with socializing responsibility: When everybody’s responsible, nobody’s responsible."
WTF? It was Parks and Rec's job. HE'S the one who suggested the parents should have pitched in. So is HE 'socializing responsibility'?
Pretentious idiot.
It's amazing that the party of personal responsibility eschews any hint at communal responsibility, even when the communal responsibility can be easily broken down into the actions of small numbers of individuals.
Clearly, asking people to pitch in and deal with a situation not of any human's making is "socializing". Funny, there is an ordinance in my town that states that the owner of any property within city limits is responsible for the condition of the sidewalk adjacent to the property. Does that mean my town is socialist?
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:42:24pm |
re: #103 Bubblehead II
Heh, Typed in my real world name. It came back as the Mad Russian.
Grigori, my trusty sideckick, that you?
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:42:50pm |
Outrage: Obama does not put down the toilet seat! Housekeeper strains her hand putting it down, over and over.
Outrage: Sasha wore red colored hair ties to school. Girl in China wears same red hair ties. Coincidence?
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Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:42:54pm |
re: #92 Sergey Romanov
Hey, this thing sucks. "The Xenophobe". Better call me... "Commie Czar"! More relevant to the US politics anyway ;-)
I used my nickname and came back with
The Bastard
using my real name I get
The Ostrich
I like my nickname better anyway
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:43:11pm |
re: #99 SanFranciscoZionist
"The lack of clarity over who should have done the deed is what leads Wattenberg to this philosophical conclusion:
“The Hearst ice illustrates anew an old problem with socializing responsibility: When everybody’s responsible, nobody’s responsible."
WTF? It was Parks and Rec's job. HE'S the one who suggested the parents should have pitched in. So is HE 'socializing responsibility'?
Pretentious idiot.
Going to go out on a limb and say the private school probably has their own staff whose job it is to clear the ice, while the public school has to rely on some city worker to do it.
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:43:35pm |
Speaking of Russian names: how did 'Natasha' morph into 'Sasha' (i.e. Alexandra)?
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:44:10pm |
re: #100 Killgore Trout
BTW, My local grocery store carries quinoa in bulk. Very cheap. I had some for dinner last night and it's very tasty. I'll save some for planting. I'm also going to try some Amaranth to see which grows better for me this summer.
Cool. I'm going to try Amaranth too because I'm beginning to think it might get too hot for Quinoa.
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Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:44:12pm |
re: #110 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Going to go out on a limb and say the private school probably has their own staff whose job it is to clear the ice, while the public school has to rely on some city worker to do it.
at my school it was the janitorial staffs responsibility to clean the sidewalks.
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celticdragon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:44:40pm |
Cool Mafia name generator here.
Call me "Natalia the Fixer".
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:45:02pm |
re: #113 Dreggas
at my school it was the janitorial staffs responsibility to clean the sidewalks.
Students, at mine.
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:45:53pm |
re: #115 Decatur Deb
Students, at mine.
Well at MY school if the sidewalks didn't shovel themselves, we would stand on them and berate them.
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celticdragon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:47:11pm |
re: #89 Jadespring
I think the Onion has taken over his brain.
Tucker's brain actually became an onion.
Then it sprouted and got little smelly soft patches on it.
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sagehen Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:47:13pm |
re: #4 mojo9
And I wonder how "The Vet" got his name?
my guess:
He's who they go to for medical care (hospitals are supposed to report gunshot wounds); but he's not very good at it.
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:47:22pm |
re: #116 Fozzie Bear
Well at MY school if the sidewalks didn't shovel themselves, we would stand on them and berate them.
Sidewalks? Luxury, in my day, we had to share the gravel road with oncoming traffic, and we were grateful we could!
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:48:59pm |
We washed every window in the school every Friday, polished the floors, fed, milked the cows, and pasturized the milk. (In fact we ran the whole freakin farm at the HS level.)
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:49:38pm |
The season premiere of the pivotal 10th season of Fox’s American Idol fell in the ratings compared to last year.
down 13%...man, they have to get this fixed somehow
[Link: insidetv.ew.com...]
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reloadingisnotahobby Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:49:49pm |
re: #113 Dreggas
at my school it was the janitorial staffs responsibility to clean the sidewalks.
Wasn't a Union school ...../
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elizajane Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:49:58pm |
re: #82 wrenchwench
We used to give ourselves Bowling Names when we were bowling regularly. My pals were Bo and Thud. I was Louise, until we were joined by a nice young lady named Mary Louise. She was nice about it, but did not ignore it. "Do you think I have a funny name?"
You could have said, "Why, are you implying that Thud has a funny name?"
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:49:59pm |
re: #119 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Sidewalks? Luxury, in my day, we had to share the gravel road with oncoming traffic, and we were grateful we could!
Sheer opulence! In my day, we didn't have any roads. You had to hire a sherpa to guide you to school, and it took three day to get there. We thought ourselves to be fortunate, as our parents had to ride epileptic legless goats that would randomly vibrate their way across the ground toward school.
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:51:57pm |
re: #111 Sergey Romanov
Speaking of Russian names: how did 'Natasha' morph into 'Sasha' (i.e. Alexandra)?
No idea. Natasha is a diminutive of Natalia, no?
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researchok Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:52:40pm |
re: #124 Fozzie Bear
Sheer opulence! In my day, we didn't have any roads. You had to hire a sherpa to guide you to school, and it took three day to get there. We thought ourselves to be fortunate, as our parents had to ride epileptic legless goats that would randomly vibrate their way across the ground toward school.
You walked to school? You had feet?
You had live goats? With epilepsy only- no radiation?
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:52:44pm |
re: #124 Fozzie Bear
Sheer opulence! In my day, we didn't have any roads. You had to hire a sherpa to guide you to school, and it took three day to get there. We thought ourselves to be fortunate, as our parents had to ride epileptic legless goats that would randomly vibrate their way across the ground toward school.
HIRE A SHERPA? What extravagance! We would have to follow the annual ferret migration just to find the gravel road in the first place, and that took 3 weeks and only occurred twice a year.
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Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:53:29pm |
re: #107 Sergey Romanov
Grigori, my trusty sideckick, that you?
Nope. The people who know me don't consider me mad or Russian. Paranoid on the other hand is definatly on the table.
I like to tell them I am not paranoid, but security conscious.
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reloadingisnotahobby Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:53:42pm |
re: #119 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Up hill both ways in the snow!
What year did you graduate??lol
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:53:42pm |
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:53:55pm |
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:54:13pm |
re: #129 reloadingisnotahobby
Up hill both ways in the snow!
What year did you graduate??lol
We're waiting for the ferrets to migrate again.
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researchok Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:54:29pm |
re: #129 reloadingisnotahobby
Up hill both ways in the snow!
What year did you graduate??lol
The year the war started.
1812
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:55:04pm |
re: #127 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
HIRE A SHERPA? What extravagance! We would have to follow the annual ferret migration just to find the gravel road in the first place, and that took 3 weeks and only occurred twice a year.
punchline: no wonder you're so stupid
(applause)
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:55:49pm |
Palin unfavorable rating at all time high
A new national poll indicates that 56 percent of all Americans have an unfavorable view of Sarah Palin, an all-time high for the former Alaska governor. That 56 percent unfavorable figure is up seven points from just before the midterm elections, according to a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation poll released Wednesday morning.
Thirty-eight percent of people questioned in the poll say they have a favorable view of the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, down two points from October.
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Vicious Babushka Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:57:11pm |
I just had ANOTHER spinout accident, hit a patch of ice and lost control, hit the freeway divider. My car is totaled, but I just have some cuts and bruises.
I was hoping to just get through another year with that piece of shit, I guess I won't have to spend $800 on a new muffler now.
I had to wait an hour and a half, blocking a freeway lane at rush hour, until the AAA tow truck came. The police never showed up to take a report. EMS came, took my blood pressure, then left me at the side of the road when I said I didn't think I needed to go to the hospital for just a small cut on my hand.
Many thanks to the good Detroit citizens of all races and genders, including the Muslim lady in a headscarf, who stopped and asked if I needed assistance. G-D bless you all.
I just hated that piece of shit totally unsafe car, may it rust in pieces.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:57:18pm |
more Facabook Follies...
OAK PARK, Ill. (CBS) – A student at Oak Park-River Forest High School ranked 50 girls on a list and posted humiliating information about them on Facebook
The male student was suspended after distributing the list, which ranked the girls based on their physical appearance and promiscuity, among other descriptions. The student also wrote about each of the girls he ranked, with descriptions they found thoroughly offensive.
[Link: chicago.cbslocal.com...]
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researchok Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:58:00pm |
re: #136 Alouette
I just had ANOTHER spinout accident, hit a patch of ice and lost control, hit the freeway divider. My car is totaled, but I just have some cuts and bruises.
I was hoping to just get through another year with that piece of shit, I guess I won't have to spend $800 on a new muffler now.
I had to wait an hour and a half, blocking a freeway lane at rush hour, until the AAA tow truck came. The police never showed up to take a report. EMS came, took my blood pressure, then left me at the side of the road when I said I didn't think I needed to go to the hospital for just a small cut on my hand.
Many thanks to the good Detroit citizens of all races and genders, including the Muslim lady in a headscarf, who stopped and asked if I needed assistance. G-D bless you all.
I just hated that piece of shit totally unsafe car, may it rust in pieces.
Besides the scare, are you alright?
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:58:30pm |
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researchok Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:59:09pm |
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Kragar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:59:11pm |
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 3:59:30pm |
re: #127 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
HIRE A SHERPA? What extravagance! We would have to follow the annual ferret migration just to find the gravel road in the first place, and that took 3 weeks and only occurred twice a year.
Twice a year!?!?! Such pampered luxury! Our sherpas were actually wolves that only took payment in the form of our own internal organs, and were just as likely to eat your parents as they were to guide you to school. And as for the school itself, it only consisted of an enraged homeless man that would beat us with sticks until we spontaneously recited our times tables. Out of an initial class of 100 individuals, Myself and a rabid badger were the only ones to graduate. And we considered ourselves lucky!
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Vicious Babushka Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:00:41pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:00:41pm |
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:02:00pm |
re: #136 Alouette
I just had ANOTHER spinout accident, hit a patch of ice and lost control, hit the freeway divider. My car is totaled, but I just have some cuts and bruises.
I was hoping to just get through another year with that piece of shit, I guess I won't have to spend $800 on a new muffler now.
I had to wait an hour and a half, blocking a freeway lane at rush hour, until the AAA tow truck came. The police never showed up to take a report. EMS came, took my blood pressure, then left me at the side of the road when I said I didn't think I needed to go to the hospital for just a small cut on my hand.
Many thanks to the good Detroit citizens of all races and genders, including the Muslim lady in a headscarf, who stopped and asked if I needed assistance. G-D bless you all.
I just hated that piece of shit totally unsafe car, may it rust in pieces.
So glad you're okay.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:02:01pm |
re: #114 celticdragon
Cool Mafia name generator here.
Call me "Natalia the Fixer".
Ribbed Slim Jimma
Ha
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researchok Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:02:14pm |
re: #142 Fozzie Bear
Twice a year!?!?! Such pampered luxury! Our sherpas were actually wolves that only took payment in the form of our own internal organs, and were just as likely to eat your parents as they were to guide you to school. And as for the school itself, it only consisted of an enraged homeless man that would beat us with sticks until we spontaneously recited our times tables. Out of an initial class of 100 individuals, Myself and a rabid badger were the only ones to graduate. And we considered ourselves lucky!
You had to give up your internal organs? Not your siblings or grandparents?
Homeless people? Not the undead?
Some guys have all the luck.
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:02:59pm |
re: #143 Alouette
I'm still shaking.
Assuming you don't have a lot of delayed pain, can you get to work tomorrow?
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researchok Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:03:24pm |
re: #143 Alouette
I'm still shaking.
Might I suggest a hot toddy or coffee with Baileys. Or two.
Seriously.
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:05:07pm |
re: #142 Fozzie Bear
Twice a year!?!?! Such pampered luxury! Our sherpas were actually wolves that only took payment in the form of our own internal organs, and were just as likely to eat your parents as they were to guide you to school. And as for the school itself, it only consisted of an enraged homeless man that would beat us with sticks until we spontaneously recited our times tables. Out of an initial class of 100 individuals, Myself and a rabid badger were the only ones to graduate. And we considered ourselves lucky!
That's nothing. In my day there was no such thing as a school! I had to get edjumacted from the back of matchbooks and the tags off my clothes...all by the light of one single candle.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:05:31pm |
re: #143 Alouette
I'm still shaking.
Sorry Alouette.
FYI, here in CA, cops never come. Thing of the past, and obviously, your future.
Glad you are OK.
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:06:34pm |
re: #143 Alouette
I'm still shaking.
I would recommend a nice warm bath with a good cup of salt in it.
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wrenchwench Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:07:27pm |
re: #151 Stanley Sea
Sorry Alouette.
FYI, here in CA, cops never come. Thing of the past, and obviously, your future.
Glad you are OK.
Don't you need a police report for insurance purposes?
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:07:28pm |
Does anyone know the original name of the pic used in this cover?
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:07:30pm |
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reloadingisnotahobby Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:07:51pm |
re: #136 Alouette
.....(((Alouette)))
SO GLAD You'll be OK!!
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:08:03pm |
re: #151 Stanley Sea
Sorry Alouette.
FYI, here in CA, cops never come. Thing of the past, and obviously, your future.
Glad you are OK.
Today a guy stepped on the gas instead of the break and went gunning through the window of the CVS, straight into the makeup section.
The cops did, in fact, come for that.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:08:04pm |
re: #136 Alouette
Glad to hear you didn't get hurt. Freeway accidents scare the fuck out of me...not the crash itself, but the other cars around me. On the bright side, congratulations on your future new car!
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:08:26pm |
re: #157 SanFranciscoZionist
Today a guy stepped on the gas instead of the break and went gunning through the window of the CVS, straight into the makeup section.
The cops did, in fact, come for that.
brake
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:09:09pm |
I hope you are ok, Alouette. That sounds like quite an ordeal.
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blueraven Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:09:42pm |
re: #136 Alouette
I just had ANOTHER spinout accident, hit a patch of ice and lost control, hit the freeway divider. My car is totaled, but I just have some cuts and bruises.
I was hoping to just get through another year with that piece of shit, I guess I won't have to spend $800 on a new muffler now.
I had to wait an hour and a half, blocking a freeway lane at rush hour, until the AAA tow truck came. The police never showed up to take a report. EMS came, took my blood pressure, then left me at the side of the road when I said I didn't think I needed to go to the hospital for just a small cut on my hand.
Many thanks to the good Detroit citizens of all races and genders, including the Muslim lady in a headscarf, who stopped and asked if I needed assistance. G-D bless you all.
I just hated that piece of shit totally unsafe car, may it rust in pieces.
(((Alouette))) Thank goodness you are OK. But do be on the lookout for any latent signs of injury. Might be a good idea to get checked by your regular doctor.
The kindness of strangers is always so uplifting!
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wrenchwench Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:11:27pm |
re: #157 SanFranciscoZionist
Today a guy stepped on the gas instead of the break and went gunning through the window of the CVS, straight into the makeup section.
The cops did, in fact, come for that.
That happened at a mini mart I was working at. The driver was pulling her car forward after getting gas, and she hadn't shut her door, so she ended up on her butt. The car didn't get into the building, just smashed the doorway. I was on the other side, but she was still more shook up than I was.
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:12:46pm |
re: #83 Killgore Trout
Outrage!
Ice cleared from outside Obama daughters’ school, but not from public school across the street
Obama derangement. Of course, the original blog doesn't even say a peep about the Obamas.
And here's an interesting thing I noticed. Compare the image that Daily Caller posted to the Google Street View of Hearst Elementary School. It's not even in the same location and a completely different environment. Daily Caller just used some BS photo.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:13:09pm |
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wrenchwench Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:13:42pm |
re: #143 Alouette
I'm still shaking.
{{Alouette}}
I think you might be sore tomorrow. The bath sounds like a great suggestion.
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tradewind Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:14:19pm |
Lame list. There's a Hootie at #15, but not a Blowfish in sight.
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wrenchwench Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:14:40pm |
re: #164 reine.de.tout
That gave me this one, no kidding:
James 'The Lizard King' Carnegliboni
You're our king AND our queen?
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tradewind Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:16:22pm |
re: #83 Killgore Trout
It's Sidwell Friends, IIRC. Shouldn't the students be clearing the PS walks as a service project?
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sagehen Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:18:42pm |
re: #120 Decatur Deb
We washed every window in the school every Friday, polished the floors, fed, milked the cows, and pasturized the milk. (In fact we ran the whole freakin farm at the HS level.)
And did you have to personally turn the livestock into lunch?
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:21:34pm |
re: #169 sagehen
And did you have to personally turn the livestock into lunch?
We had our graduated highschool kids do that a couple times a year with a .45. The younger kids would line up to mourn at the nearby fence, nearest the small slaughterhouse where the guest of honor would be tied for a while. Things were very real at our school.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:23:40pm |
I know, I know...she's the FLOTUS...one shouldn't objectify...but that dress is stunning on her.
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reloadingisnotahobby Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:24:16pm |
re: #136 Alouette
Need a new car?
Eh..I know a guy...Your in Detroit right.....Go to Lincoln Blvd and 102nd
The deli there?? You know which one I'm talkin about...After the lunch rush
ask for Carmine...he don't work there but they'll know what ya need !
Kapeeesh;-) leave a # and he'll hook you up!!
Lexus ,Lincoln,Caddy ...What eva.........
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Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:24:25pm |
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:25:28pm |
re: #171 darthstar
I know, I know...she's the FLOTUS...one shouldn't objectify...but that dress is stunning on her.
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Vicious Babushka Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:26:15pm |
re: #148 Decatur Deb
Assuming you don't have a lot of delayed pain, can you get to work tomorrow?
I'm not going in to work tomorrow.
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Vicious Babushka Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:26:43pm |
re: #149 researchok
Might I suggest a hot toddy or coffee with Baileys. Or two.
Seriously.
I have Vicodin. :)
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:27:27pm |
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Vicious Babushka Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:27:42pm |
re: #153 wrenchwench
Don't you need a police report for insurance purposes?
They can probably get a transcript of the 911 call and the EMS report.
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:29:16pm |
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sagehen Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:29:41pm |
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:30:43pm |
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:33:16pm |
re: #180 sagehen
this one is still my favorite. (from the India dinner)
Yep...that one's a winner too. I have to say, I think she's the most beautiful FLOTUS since Jackie...granted, Pat was dowdy, Nancy was old, Barbara looked like the Quaker Oats guy, Hillary always seemed to be angry at something, and Laura just looked drugged up...but Michelle consistently hits it out of the park - and often with stuff anyone can buy at J Crew or Target.
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Four More Beers Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:35:29pm |
What great week so far for LGF. Two days ago we got the American Idol try-out video from those hillbilly Palin freaks, and then today we get these hysterical mafia nicknames. The only thing that could make this a better week is if Palin said, "Ya knoooooow, that presidential thingy just ain't gonna work out for ya." ## fingers crossed in breathless anticipation ##
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:35:47pm |
re: #182 Gus 802
Glenn Beck 'You're Going to Have to Shoot Them in the Head' clip found
who the hell is he refering to...what radicals?
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:36:17pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:38:58pm |
re: #187 Fozzie Bear
Liberals. That's the context.
seems to me, he's the radical...shooting people in the head, oh well, free speech and all that...gotta live with it
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:41:11pm |
re: #189 albusteve
seems to me, he's the radical...shooting people in the head, oh well, free speech and all that...gotta live with it
We are living with the consequences of his demagoguery, every day.
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ProGunLiberal Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:41:21pm |
re: #188 Kid A
That has to be one of the least intimidating nicknames in history.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:42:50pm |
re: #187 Fozzie Bear
Liberals. That's the context.
Actually,, the "context" was him "asking" someone to shoot HIM (Beck) in the head as the only way he'll stop
Tea parties believe in small government. We believe in returning to the principles of our Founding Fathers. We respect them. We revere them. Shoot me in the head before I stop talking about the Founders. Shoot me in the head if you try to change our government.
Read more: [Link: www.foxnews.com...]
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:43:27pm |
Kramer's disaster was just one of an average 700 water main breaks nationwide that experts say occur each day. They warn that this is the latest sign of an aging water delivery infrastructure that results in property loss, inconvenience, and threats to public health.
The nation's drinking water system is so troubled, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave it a grade of D minus, in its 2009 Report Card of America's Infrastructure.
on the edge of third worldliness here...clean, convenient drinking water is taken for granted
[Link: www.cnn.com...]
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:43:35pm |
uuuuuh, how do I try to explain this... a street name is not like a blog nic, you don't get to choose how you are called. You can influence the way you are seen, but you no can pick your nic... if that makes sense.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:43:47pm |
re: #191 ProLifeLiberal
That has to be one of the least intimidating nicknames in history.
You don't want to know what "Junior" DID with those "Lolipops" that got him the name!
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:45:10pm |
re: #193 sattv4u2
Actually,, the "context" was him "asking" someone to shoot HIM (Beck) in the head as the only way he'll stop
Tea parties believe in small government. We believe in returning to the principles of our Founding Fathers. We respect them. We revere them. Shoot me in the head before I stop talking about the Founders. Shoot me in the head if you try to change our government.Read more: [Link: www.foxnews.com...]
Yes, and he addresses Democrats when he says "you're gonna...", and those to "shoot in the head" are "communists" (which he says Dems are not but which are coopted by Dems). Methinks this is overblown. This is the usual idiotic rhetoric from the King of Clowns, but that's that.
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:46:56pm |
re: #197 Sergey Romanov
Yes, and he addresses Democrats when he says "you're gonna...",
Meaning Dems will have to do the (probably metaphoric) "shooting":
You've been using them? They believe in communism. They believe and have called for a revolution. You're going to have to shoot them in the head. But warning, they may shoot you.They are dangerous because they believe. Karl Marx is their George Washington. You will never change their mind. And if they feel you have lied to them — they're revolutionaries. Nancy Pelosi, those are the people you should be worried about.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:48:05pm |
re: #197 Sergey Romanov
Yes, and he addresses Democrats when he says "you're gonna...", and those to "shoot in the head" are "communists" (which he says Dems are not but which are coopted by Dems). Methinks this is overblown. This is the usual idiotic rhetoric from the King of Clowns, but that's that.
I read that as a warning TO Dems that radicals have co-opted their party
The radicals that you and Washington have co-opted and brought in wearing sheep's clothing — change the pose. You will get the ends.
You've been using them? They believe in communism. They believe and have called for a revolution. You're going to have to shoot them in the head. But warning, they may shoot you.
Read more: [Link: www.foxnews.com...]
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:48:16pm |
re: #193 sattv4u2
Actually,, the "context" was him "asking" someone to shoot HIM (Beck) in the head as the only way he'll stop
Tea parties believe in small government. We believe in returning to the principles of our Founding Fathers. We respect them. We revere them. Shoot me in the head before I stop talking about the Founders. Shoot me in the head if you try to change our government.
Context...from your link:
"You've been using them? They believe in communism. They believe and have called for a revolution. You're going to have to shoot them in the head. But warning, they may shoot you.
They are dangerous because they believe. Karl Marx is their George Washington. You will never change their mind. And if they feel you have lied to them — they're revolutionaries. Nancy Pelosi, those are the people you should be worried about."
Sure...he's addressing Nancy...but he's also addressing those who think Nancy's one of the communists that need to be shot in the head. Beck isn't worth defending...you should know this by now.
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Jeff In Ohio Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:49:01pm |
re: #195 brookly red
You watch to much TV. All the made guys I know go their names from name generators on the Internet.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:49:34pm |
re: #199 sattv4u2
Dems don't listen to Beck. He's not calling on them to weed out the extremists in their party. He's calling on his fans to weed out the Democratic extremists...and THAT is what his fans are registering.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:49:35pm |
re: #200 darthstar
Who's "defending" him
I'm posting the entire quote. That way it can be "in context"
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:50:07pm |
re: #197 Sergey Romanov
Yes, and he addresses Democrats when he says "you're gonna...", and those to "shoot in the head" are "communists" (which he says Dems are not but which are coopted by Dems). Methinks this is overblown. This is the usual idiotic rhetoric from the King of Clowns, but that's that.
Regardless this is crazy talk. Most folks don't have a Glenn Beck Decoder Ring™ available to make sense out of what's pouring out of his valve. Essentially all we here is "shoot, shoot, shoot" amidst the mumbo jumbo. Only Beck can get away with this BS. And remember that in this current environment we are talking about mentally unstable people listening to his program.
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:50:23pm |
re: #199 sattv4u2
Isn't that what I wrote?
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:50:23pm |
Did you guys realize you're trying to make linear, rational sense out of a Glenn Beck diatribe?
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:50:52pm |
re: #201 Jeff In Ohio
You watch to much TV. All the made guys I know go their names from name generators on the Internet.
well if I had a TV, you might have a point... but, hey greetings from Brooklyn!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:51:35pm |
re: #202 darthstar
Dems don't listen to Beck.
Yeah ,, thats why every stupid utterance of his is on Maddow, Olberman and Media Matters!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:52:01pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:52:22pm |
re: #206 Decatur Deb
Did you guys realize you're trying to make linear, rational sense out of a Glenn Beck diatribe?
well for some reason he is in the news here everyday...why?
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:52:49pm |
re: #204 Gus 802
Regardless this is crazy talk. Most folks don't have a Glenn Beck Decoder Ring™ available to make sense out of what's pouring out of his valve. Essentially all we here is "shoot, shoot, shoot" amidst the mumbo jumbo. Only Beck can get away with this BS. And remember that in this current environment we are talking about mentally unstable people listening to his program.
Agreed that this should be pointed out, but hopefully not in the "Beck really urges TPs to shoot Dems, he really does" frame as I've understood it initially.
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:53:35pm |
re: #193 sattv4u2
Actually,, the "context" was him "asking" someone to shoot HIM (Beck) in the head as the only way he'll stop
Tea parties believe in small government. We believe in returning to the principles of our Founding Fathers. We respect them. We revere them. Shoot me in the head before I stop talking about the Founders. Shoot me in the head if you try to change our government.Read more: [Link: www.foxnews.com...]
Ummm... That's some pretty selective reading skills you have there.
The media and the politician have all of this wrong. In every single walk of life — you want to know why TV doesn't reflect you? You want to know why Washington doesn't reflect you? Because they don't understand, from the radical revolutionaries to the Islamic extremists — and yes, DOJ, they do exist — to the Tea Party movements.
Just because you in Washington and you who are so out of touch with life in the media, just because you don't believe in anything doesn't mean nobody else does. We do. You know why you're confused by this show? It's because I believe in something. You don't.
Tea parties believe in small government. We believe in returning to the principles of our Founding Fathers. We respect them. We revere them. Shoot me in the head before I stop talking about the Founders. Shoot me in the head if you try to change our government.
I will stand against you and so will millions of others. We believe in something. You in the media and most in Washington don't. The radicals that you and Washington have co-opted and brought in wearing sheep's clothing — change the pose. You will get the ends.
You've been using them? They believe in communism. They believe and have called for a revolution. You're going to have to shoot them in the head. But warning, they may shoot you.
They are dangerous because they believe. Karl Marx is their George Washington. You will never change their mind. And if they feel you have lied to them — they're revolutionaries. Nancy Pelosi, those are the people you should be worried about.
Read it again, slowly. Then tell me that isn't a call to action.
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Decatur Deb Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:53:51pm |
re: #210 albusteve
well for some reason he is in the news here everyday...why?
The strangest animal in the zoo always has the biggest crowd.
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:54:20pm |
re: #210 albusteve
well for some reason he is in the news here everyday...why?
/well you can't do all Shara all the time, it's not top 40 radio ;)
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schnapp Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:54:23pm |
Scrubs is such a good show. Sitting on the couch watching it right now.
Just saying . . . :)
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:54:47pm |
re: #208 sattv4u2
Dems don't listen to Beck.
Yeah ,, thats why every stupid utterance of his is on Maddow, Olberman and Media Matters!
They pay attention to him, but they don't take his orders. Now I'd love to debate this with you, but I've had tinnitus for two days and the ringing in my left ear is making me irritable...taking some bourbon and sweet vermouth now to see if that helps.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:55:36pm |
re: #215 schnapp
Scrubs is such a good show. Sitting on the couch watching it right now.
Just saying . . . :)
I watched that show a few times...there's some funny stuff there.
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:56:29pm |
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:57:10pm |
re: #218 Fozzie Bear
Then consider the number of violent acts perpetrated by avid Glenn Beck fans.
I think you just posted this link
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:57:16pm |
re: #216 darthstar
They pay attention to him, but they don't take his orders. Now I'd love to debate this with you, but I've had tinnitus for two days and the ringing in my left ear is making me irritable...taking some bourbon and sweet vermouth now to see if that helps.
But you stated they "don't listen to him"
They "pay attention" without "listening"?
No wonder why they screw up contexts!
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schnapp Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:57:28pm |
re: #217 darthstar
I watched that show a few times...there's some funny stuff there.
One of those shows that just works so well.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:57:35pm |
re: #218 Fozzie Bear
Then consider the number of violent acts perpetrated by avid Glenn Beck fans.
Isolated incidents, Fozzie...just like the next one will be, and the one after that.
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:57:56pm |
re: #218 Fozzie Bear
Then consider the number of violent acts perpetrated by avid Glenn Beck fans.
/funny I don't know anyone who has ever been mugged by a Beck fan...
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:58:11pm |
Here's how Kos frames this: "Mission accomplished, Glenn Beck". As if moderate Giffords was one of those flaming "communists" Beck was ranting about. Again, the rhetoric is inexcusable (even if metaphoric). But this is overkill IMO.
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:58:30pm |
re: #219 albusteve
I think you just posted this link
Well, it's extremely pertinent, and apparently ignored by Beck's defenders in this thread.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 4:59:49pm |
re: #225 Fozzie Bear
Well, it's extremely pertinent, and apparently ignored by Beck's defenders in this thread.
I see
Because a couple of us took Becks ENTIRE quote and not just the 'snipped' SHOOT YOU IN THE HEAD part we're "defending" him!
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:00:39pm |
re: #225 Fozzie Bear
Well, it's extremely pertinent, and apparently ignored by Beck's defenders in this thread.
I think the idea was to try and figure out what he was saying
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:01:21pm |
re: #225 Fozzie Bear
Well, it's extremely pertinent, and apparently ignored by Beck's defenders in this thread.
Just to be clear, do you consider me to be Beck's defender?
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:01:34pm |
re: #226 sattv4u2
I see
Because a couple of us took Becks ENTIRE quote and not just the 'snipped' SHOOT YOU IN THE HEAD part we're "defending" him!
it is the us & them thing... there is no cure, but you can build up an immunity
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:01:50pm |
re: #228 Sergey Romanov
Just to be clear, do you consider me to be Beck's defender?
No,, just me,,, even though we said the same exact thing!!
:)
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:02:03pm |
re: #226 sattv4u2
I see
Because a couple of us took Becks ENTIRE quote and not just the 'snipped' SHOOT YOU IN THE HEAD part we're "defending" him!
You linked the entire quote above, and i quoted back to you the part of it that demonstrates that he WAS NOT talking about having to shoot him, he was talking about the risk of being shot by radical revolutionaries, and then provides Pelosi as an example of who might shoot you.
I'm sorry, but not only is the context crystal clear, but he is clearly referring to an imminent threat of being shot by communist revolutionaries. You can see the quote in my above post.
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:02:39pm |
re: #228 Sergey Romanov
Just to be clear, do you consider me to be Beck's defender?
No, that would sattv4u2.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:03:29pm |
re: #231 Fozzie Bear
You linked the entire quote above, and i quoted back to you the part of it that demonstrates that he WAS NOT talking about having to shoot him, he was talking about the risk of being shot by radical revolutionaries, and then provides Pelosi as an example of who might shoot you.
I'm sorry, but not only is the context crystal clear, but he is clearly referring to an imminent threat of being shot by communist revolutionaries. You can see the quote in my above post.
No,, he's telling Pelosi
"Nancy Pelosi, those are the people you should be worried about."
Please notice the comma after her name
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:03:59pm |
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:05:14pm |
re: #230 sattv4u2
No,, just me,,, even though we said the same exact thing!!
:)
I think the point is that people like Loughner and the asshole here in California who was headed to the Tides Foundation before getting into a shooting match with police have limited mental capacity. Beck may have been saying (and he was) that Nancy Pelosi needed to shoot people "in the head" but that's not how his knuckle-dragging, walmart shopping, PT Cruiser driving teabaggers interpret him. Hell, he could say "send them flowers" and they'd probably interpret that as code for "shoot 'em!"...
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:06:06pm |
re: #233 sattv4u2
No,, he's telling Pelosi
"Nancy Pelosi, those are the people you should be worried about."Please notice the comma after her name
Beck's viewers don't see the comma when he's speaking in his breathless "the sky is falling" tone.
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:06:24pm |
re: #231 Fozzie Bear
You linked the entire quote above, and i quoted back to you the part of it that demonstrates that he WAS NOT talking about having to shoot him, he was talking about the risk of being shot by radical revolutionaries, and then provides Pelosi as an example of who might shoot you.
What? He warns Pelosi about "revolutionaries".
"The Clintons, Bidens, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi — they're not Nazis and they're not communists.
...
Why do you think Code Pink was throwing things and screaming at Nancy Pelosi? They feel betrayed.
...
Again, Nancy, why are you not in tears at this point?"
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:06:44pm |
OK I am getting confused... defender, denier, such a odd way of describing people.
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:07:29pm |
He's saying that radical have been brought into Washington DC in sheep's clothing. That these radicals are Communists and believe in revolution and are calling for a revolution.
To this he says clearly that you're going to have to shoot (the radicals) in the head. He ends with the warning that they will essentially shoot back.
He's calling for violence against these perceived radicals "in sheeps clothing". Who defines who these radicals are? Glenn Beck or some crazed lone gunman?
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:07:42pm |
re: #235 darthstar
I think the point is that people like Loughner and the asshole here in California who was headed to the Tides Foundation before getting into a shooting match with police have limited mental capacity. Beck may have been saying (and he was) that Nancy Pelosi needed to shoot people "in the head" but that's not how his knuckle-dragging, walmart shopping, PT Cruiser driving teabaggers interpret him. Hell, he could say "send them flowers" and they'd probably interpret that as code for "shoot 'em!"...
beats me...I don't see all the fuss....maybe it's best to just ignore the guy and save all that energy...he can't be taken seriously
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:08:17pm |
re: #237 Sergey Romanov
Again, he is clearly addressing Speaker (at the time) Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi, those are the people you should be worried about.
Here is my advice when you're dealing with people who believe in something that strongly — you take them seriously. You listen to their words and you believe that they will follow up with what they say.
Read more: [Link: www.foxnews.com...]
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:08:23pm |
re: #233 sattv4u2
No,, he's telling Pelosi
"Nancy Pelosi, those are the people you should be worried about."Please notice the comma after her name
The comma only appears in the transcript. People don't say "comma". People watch the show.
Regardless of Beck's intent, he was, once again, invoking violence as a solution to political problems. He has gone on record on countless occasions doing so. And he has had multiple avid fans take up his mantle and try to kill, as has been well documented.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:09:29pm |
re: #240 albusteve
beats me...I don't see all the fuss...maybe it's best to just ignore the guy and save all that energy...he can't be taken seriously
No, he isn't taken seriously by people like you, me, and even sattv4u2...but there are people who DO take him seriously...so he must be taken seriously at some level.
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:09:37pm |
Line by line:
The radicals that you and Washington have co-opted and brought in wearing sheep's clothing — change the pose.
You will get the ends.
You've been using them?
They believe in communism.
They believe and have called for a revolution.
You're going to have to shoot them in the head.
But warning, they may shoot you.
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:09:54pm |
re: #242 Fozzie Bear
The comma only appears in the transcript. People don't say "comma". People watch the show.
Regardless of Beck's intent, he was, once again, invoking violence as a solution to political problems. He has gone on record on countless occasions doing so. And he has had multiple avid fans take up his mantle and try to kill, as has been well documented.
oh gosh...
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:10:19pm |
re: #239 Gus 802
He's saying that radical have been brought into Washington DC in sheep's clothing. That these radicals are Communists and believe in revolution and are calling for a revolution.
To this he says clearly that you're going to have to shoot (the radicals) in the head. He ends with the warning that they will essentially shoot back.
He's calling for violence against these perceived radicals "in sheeps clothing". Who defines who these radicals are? Glenn Beck or some crazed lone gunman?
that's what I got from the clip...I just didn't know who the radicals were...boy, there sure is a lot more to it tho....I'll pass on the rest, but thanks for the clarification
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:10:38pm |
re: #245 brookly red
oh gosh...
Yeah, it's quite shocking. Don't say gosh or you may end up in heck for all eternity.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:11:06pm |
re: #242 Fozzie Bear
The comma only appears in the transcript. People don't say "comma". People watch the show.
Regardless of Beck's intent, he was, once again, invoking violence as a solution to political problems. He has gone on record on countless occasions doing so. And he has had multiple avid fans take up his mantle and try to kill, as has been well documented.
The comma is in the transcript because he paused when speaking. THAT would be noticed without the need to say COMMA
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:11:40pm |
re: #246 albusteve
that's what I got from the clip...I just didn't know who the radicals were...boy, there sure is a lot more to it tho...I'll pass on the rest, but thanks for the clarification
I can't think of any "radicals" currently in DC that would require such a response.
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:11:41pm |
Having read it, yet again, apparently Beck was telling Pelosi that she may have to shoot her supporters, or they will shoot her. How is that better?
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:12:23pm |
re: #242 Fozzie Bear
The comma only appears in the transcript. People don't say "comma". People watch the show.
Regardless of Beck's intent, he was, once again, invoking violence as a solution to political problems. He has gone on record on countless occasions doing so. And he has had multiple avid fans take up his mantle and try to kill, as has been well documented.
I believe intent is what was under discussion (at first) and mattered most (at first). After all, we all agree Beck is an irresponsible flaming douchebag, and most of us also agree he's dangerous.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:12:34pm |
re: #243 darthstar
No, he isn't taken seriously by people like you, me, and even sattv4u2...but there are people who DO take him seriously...so he must be taken seriously at some level.
I don't think so...what level would that be, some higher level than us?....Rupert probably loves the guy...we just have to live with him and his type...maybe his wife could get him to stop
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:12:48pm |
re: #247 Fozzie Bear
Yeah, it's quite shocking. Don't say gosh or you may end up in heck for all eternity.
OK regardless of intent, he meant what you wanted him to mean... Thank God we have a jury system.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:13:19pm |
re: #249 Gus 802
I can't think of any "radicals" currently in DC that would require such a response.
me neither...but I miss stuff lately, I'm not too sharp these days
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:13:36pm |
re: #253 brookly red
OK regardless of intent, he meant what you wanted him to mean... Thank God we have a jury system.
I want him to go away, or at least shut the fuck up about violent revolution, because that kind of shit gets real people killed.
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bratwurst Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:14:06pm |
re: #248 sattv4u2
The comma is in the transcript because he paused when speaking. THAT would be noticed without the need to say COMMA
They should adopt your habit of using three commas in the transcript, just to,,,you know,,,make is CLEAR there was a pause.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:14:47pm |
re: #251 Sergey Romanov
I believe intent is what was under discussion (at first) and mattered most (at first). After all, we all agree Beck is an irresponsible flaming douchebag, and most of us also agree he's dangerous.
Stop defending Beck!!
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:15:19pm |
re: #250 Fozzie Bear
Having read it, yet again, apparently Beck was telling Pelosi that she may have to shoot her supporters, or they will shoot her. How is that better?
If Beck told his viewers to shoot "commies" it wouldn't be worse?
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:15:20pm |
re: #247 Fozzie Bear
Yeah, it's quite shocking. Don't say gosh or you may end up in heck for all eternity.
LOL
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:15:42pm |
re: #256 bratwurst
They should adopt your habit of using three commas in the transcript, just to,,,you know,,,make is CLEAR there was a pause.
Nah
The one in the transcript suffices
That, and the pause when someone speaks!
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:16:06pm |
re: #257 sattv4u2
Stop defending Beck!!
I hope you'll pardon me if I don't find this shit even a tiny bit funny.
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McSpiff Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:16:21pm |
re: #258 Sergey Romanov
If Beck told his viewers to shoot "commies" it wouldn't be worse?
Seeing as frequently alludes that that Pelosi and her supporters are in fact communists, I'd argue its equivalent to a regular viewer.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:16:39pm |
re: #261 Fozzie Bear
I hope you'll pardon me if I don't find this shit even a tiny bit funny.
Sure ,,you're pardoned
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:16:45pm |
re: #255 Fozzie Bear
I want him to go away, or at least shut the fuck up about violent revolution, because that kind of shit gets real people killed.
yes of course, and if there was even one atom of evidence to support that idea would not the system act?
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:18:17pm |
re: #264 brookly red
yes of course, and if there was even one atom of evidence to support that idea would not the system act?
There is a mountain of evidence, twice linked in this thread, and there's plenty more. Multiple people have taken Beck's calls to action and set out to kill people.
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:18:24pm |
It's a "call to arms" against the radicals in DC. The Communists and the revolutionaries as defined by Glenn Beck's lengthy blackboard sessions and paranoid rants. He offers a warning to Pelosi that she should be worried about these radical. He suggests a "2nd Amendment solution" in dealing with the radicals sometimes in the future and that they will shoot back. It's end of times talk laced with Bircher paranoia and the usual Beck lunacy.
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:19:16pm |
re: #262 McSpiff
Seeing as frequently alludes that that Pelosi and her supporters are in fact communists, I'd argue its equivalent to a regular viewer.
He explicitly says Pelosi is not a commie, but... Well... Yes, I do find a direct appeal for shooting to be much, much, much worse than a violent hypothetical in which Pelosi shoots commie fellow travelers. I guess I'm strange like that ;-)
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:19:31pm |
re: #261 Fozzie Bear
I hope you'll pardon me if I don't find this shit even a tiny bit funny.
But accusing me of something that I am not while at the same time excusing another poster who said the exact same thing as I did , THATS funny ,,, right!?!?!
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:19:33pm |
one thing's for sure...I bet Glenn is very happy that he's getting all this attention here....he's beyond the pale and I very much doubt that there is a solution to his madness to be found....but then I might be wrong
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:20:43pm |
re: #268 sattv4u2
But accusing me of something that I am not while at the same time excusing another poster who said the exact same thing as I did , THATS funny ,,, right!?!?!
Satt, I have already admitted I was mistaken in my reading of that quote. Care to wallow any more before you let it go?
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zora Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:20:51pm |
re: #255 Fozzie Bear
I want him to go away, or at least shut the fuck up about violent revolution, because that kind of shit gets real people killed.
imo, it is irrelevant who beck in talking about being shot in the head. it's over the top and wholly inappropriate.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:21:19pm |
re: #180 sagehen
this one is still my favorite. (from the India dinner)
Y'all know that site: Mrs. O
[Link: mrs-o.org...]
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:21:54pm |
re: #272 zora
imo, it is irrelevant who beck in talking about being shot in the head. it's over the top and wholly inappropriate.
Yes, well, apparently, when people make public calls for political violence, it's time to quibble over exactly who the speaker is advocating be killed.
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:22:22pm |
re: #272 zora
imo, it is irrelevant who beck in talking about being shot in the head. it's over the top and wholly inappropriate.
Could you imagine if Keith Olbermann had said "you're going to have to shoot them in the head"? Or anyone else for that matter.
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McSpiff Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:22:34pm |
re: #267 Sergey Romanov
He explicitly says Pelosi is not a commie, but... Well... Yes, I do find a direct appeal for shooting to be much, much, much worse than a violent hypothetical in which Pelosi shoots commie fellow travelers. I guess I'm strange like that ;-)
Well, we'll have to disagree on that. I don't think the key part is who does the shooting, its the people getting shot part.
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:22:39pm |
re: #265 Fozzie Bear
There is a mountain of evidence, twice linked in this thread, and there's plenty more. Multiple people have taken Beck's calls to action and set out to kill people.
Maybe you should be calling Holder? I mean seriously, should not the authorities be involved? Clearly you are alleging criminal activity, I would think on your testimony alone he could be brought up for trial?
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:22:51pm |
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:22:52pm |
re: #271 Fozzie Bear
Satt, I have already admitted I was mistaken in my reading of that quote. Care to wallow any more before you let it go?
We're not talking about you mistakingly reading a quote
We're discussing an accusation about me personally. Some things can't be "let go" until they're cleared
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:22:55pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:22:59pm |
re: #269 albusteve
one thing's for sure...I bet Glenn is very happy that he's getting all this attention here...he's beyond the pale and I very much doubt that there is a solution to his madness to be found...but then I might be wrong
Not really. If conservatives gave Glenn Beck the kind of attention we do he would soon shrink away. He doesn't care what we think, he's only concerned with maintaining his followers. The only solution will be when his audience turns on him.
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zora Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:24:23pm |
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:24:31pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:24:38pm |
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:25:20pm |
re: #281 sattv4u2
We're not talking about you mistakingly reading a quote
We're discussing an accusation about me personally. Some things can't be "let go" until they're cleared
good luck with that.
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Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:25:22pm |
re: #282 darthstar
Hey sharpy...Bflat is lying next to me right now.
Maybe she's A_Sharp. Did you ever think of that?
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:26:01pm |
re: #278 McSpiff
Well, we'll have to disagree on that. I don't think the key part is who does the shooting, its the people getting shot part.
I don't see how this can be argued. A direct appeal for murder is a direct appeal for murder, while a violent hypothetical merely adds to the violent atmosphere. The former is much more probable to cause an actual shooting. Moreover, for the former Beck would go to prison.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:26:06pm |
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Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:26:26pm |
re: #285 sattv4u2
Thats a very sheepish reply!
This is going to become a died in the wool pun cascade!!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:27:16pm |
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wrenchwench Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:27:21pm |
re: #291 b_sharp
This is going to become a died in the wool pun cascade!!
That would be shear idiocy.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:27:24pm |
re: #283 Killgore Trout
Not really. If conservatives gave Glenn Beck the kind of attention we do he would soon shrink away. He doesn't care what we think, he's only concerned with maintaining his followers. The only solution will be when his audience turns on him.
I wonder if that's even possible without him somehow inspiring it...maybe some sort of shocking meltdown....the way he pushes the envelope out a bit at a time is pretty clever, in that I doubt his listeners even realize they are being used...and they must really dig his evangelical delivery
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Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:28:26pm |
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:28:32pm |
re: #290 sattv4u2
Hope springs eternal
practice floating, you may need to prove you weigh less than a duck.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:28:48pm |
Someone doesn't like foreign cars!!!
Bah!!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:29:34pm |
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:29:38pm |
re: #281 sattv4u2
We're not talking about you mistakingly reading a quote
We're discussing an accusation about me personally. Some things can't be "let go" until they're cleared
The only personal accusation made is that you were defending Glenn Beck. Apparently you were merely quibbling over who he was talking about getting shot. For that, I apologize.
However, you might want to consider that such talk is extremely dangerous, and has real world consequences, regardless of the target of such 'hypothetical' discussions. You also may wish to consider the preponderance of evidence that avid Beck fans have, in fact, attempted to kill people (with some success) in acts of violence that are not random, but rather political in nature.
I am NOT referring to the Loughner/Giffords situation, mind you.
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jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:30:25pm |
re: #286 Killgore Trout
Fox: Asman Endorses Claim That Wal-Mart's Healthy Foods Initiative Is "Protection Money To The Thugocracy"
Conspiracy!
Chlorophyll Cabal!
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:30:27pm |
re: #294 albusteve
I wonder if that's even possible without him somehow inspiring it...maybe some sort of shocking meltdown...the way he pushes the envelope out a bit at a time is pretty clever, in that I doubt his listeners even realize they are being used...and they must really dig his evangelical delivery
Yeah, the problem is his audience doesn't care and I'm not sure if they ever will. I thought the craziness would blow over before it got this far. Republicans may become more rationale once they get back in power but I'm starting to think they might be stuck like this for the foreseeable future.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:30:43pm |
re: #288 b_sharp
Maybe she's A_Sharp. Did you ever think of that?
She's a he. But no, I hadn't considered that. But the ladies at the Vet's office love him and his name.
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Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:30:58pm |
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:31:15pm |
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:31:29pm |
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:31:53pm |
re: #279 brookly red
Maybe you should be calling Holder? I mean seriously, should not the authorities be involved? Clearly you are alleging criminal activity, I would think on your testimony alone he could be brought up for trial?
Oh yes, the ding down squad resents being asked for hard evidence... what a surprise. You all need to get over your selves & deal with the kind of facts a judge would allow in court... otherwise you got nothing.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:32:16pm |
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Sionainn Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:32:37pm |
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Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:33:14pm |
re: #303 darthstar
She's a he. But no, I hadn't considered that. But the ladies at the Vet's office love him and his name.
Big dog?
If so, could be a relative of mine.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:33:29pm |
re: #305 Killgore Trout
From the Condi Rice collection.
Bettah, more "today"
I loved Condi's boots. Damn that she got shit. ? assholes
| 312 |
Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:33:36pm |
re: #307 brookly red
Oh yes, the ding down squad resents being asked for hard evidence... what a surprise. You all need to get over your selves & deal with the kind of facts a judge would allow in court... otherwise you got nothing.
We aren't in court, and i'm not Holder.
Regardless, bitching about being down-dinged just gets you more down dings. Quit whining.
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jamesfirecat Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:33:50pm |
re: #307 brookly red
Oh yes, the ding down squad resents being asked for hard evidence... what a surprise. You all need to get over your selves & deal with the kind of facts a judge would allow in court... otherwise you got nothing.
You're never doing well here on LGF when you find yourself attacking groups of lizards Brook....
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:33:53pm |
re: #307 brookly red
the ding down squad
We need to find a catchy jingle for them.
Maybe something in the order of Sesame Street, or Mr Rogers with different lyrics
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Amory Blaine Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:34:08pm |
re: #216 darthstar
They pay attention to him, but they don't take his orders. Now I'd love to debate this with you, but I've had tinnitus for two days and the ringing in my left ear is making me irritable...taking some bourbon and sweet vermouth now to see if that helps.
20 years here.
| 316 |
Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:34:33pm |
So what are we fighting about tonight?
Anything juicy?
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:35:00pm |
re: #302 Killgore Trout
Yeah, the problem is his audience doesn't care and I'm not sure if they ever will. I thought the craziness would blow over before it got this far. Republicans may become more rationale once they get back in power but I'm starting to think they might be stuck like this for the foreseeable future.
I think you are right....it may not escalate much further but what we have now is probably gonna be the statu quo for a long time
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:35:09pm |
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:35:22pm |
Heh. Right. He was "only talking about radical Communists". Now put this in the context of an audience that thinks Obama is a radical Communist. Where many time moderate Democrats are called "far left" by wingnuts. Heck, I even had some idiot on Twitter call me a Marxist. Beck says "the believe in Marx". And here I had to encounter this dipshit calling me a Marxist? This should not be glossed over.
| 320 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:35:28pm |
re: #316 b_sharp
So what are we fighting about tonight?
Anything juicy?
As long as you don't overcook the sheep!
| 321 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:36:19pm |
re: #312 Fozzie Bear
We aren't in court, and i'm not Holder.
Regardless, bitching about being down-dinged just gets you more down dings. Quit whining.
yes and you still can't provide a single shred of evidence... I will take the dings, I laugh at your BS. You still have nothing but ill will & hearsay. Let the record show.
| 322 |
KingKenrod Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:36:28pm |
I haven't seen anyone mention Beck got kicked out of Philly a few days ago and then went scorched earth:
[Link: thinkprogress.org...]
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:36:43pm |
re: #307 brookly red
Oh yes, the ding down squad resents being asked for hard evidence... what a surprise. You all need to get over your selves & deal with the kind of facts a judge would allow in court... otherwise you got nothing.
Says Mr. I am the contrarian of every LGF thread.
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PhillyPretzel Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:37:00pm |
re: #318 darthstar
Some folks would say that is animal cruelty. I think it is cute.
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:37:12pm |
re: #314 sattv4u2
the ding down squad
We need to find a catchy jingle for them.
Maybe something in the order of Sesame Street, or Mr Rogers with different lyrics
please cast not you pearls...
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:37:42pm |
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:37:44pm |
re: #324 PhillyPretzel
Some folks would say that is animal cruelty. I think it is cute.
I think it should be mandatory!
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Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:38:14pm |
re: #321 brookly red
yes and you still can't provide a single shred of evidence... I will take the dings, I laugh at your BS. You still have nothing but ill will & hearsay. Let the record show.
When you see blue text, it is a link. When you click on it, it leads to a different website. Shall I link it a third time?
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:38:38pm |
re: #322 KingKenrod
I haven't seen anyone mention Beck got kicked out of Philly a few days ago and then went scorched earth:
[Link: thinkprogress.org...]
Hit him in the money maker, he goes off: Beck:
“You know the killing streets right there in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia?” Beck told his producer. “You know how Philadelphia is not a place you want to be?” he added. “I’ll put you on a hidden cam and put you downtown at 6, 7 o’clock at night.” He could not believe his producer would be brave enough to walk around Center City at night. “Philly sucks,” Beck then said.
| 330 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:39:07pm |
Some of those names are indistinguishable from the pseudonyms furries give themselves
NIGHTHAWK
THE VET
MOUSIE
| 331 |
Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:39:10pm |
re: #318 darthstar
Is he as bad as my cat?
If you've ever seen the 'The Cat Came Back' short, then you've seen the model my cat patterns himself after.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:39:12pm |
re: #324 PhillyPretzel
Some folks would say that is animal cruelty. I think it is cute.
Fortunately, he doesn't like beer or bourbon...but when we do have martinis, he's damn near unstoppable. Little bastard loves good gin.
| 333 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:39:13pm |
re: #323 Stanley Sea
Says Mr. I am the contrarian of every LGF thread.
ill will and hearsay... not a spec of fact. If your are comfortable with that more power to you.
| 334 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:39:44pm |
re: #279 brookly red
Maybe you should be calling Holder? I mean seriously, should not the authorities be involved? Clearly you are alleging criminal activity, I would think on your testimony alone he could be brought up for trial?
I'll admit it, I'm just piling on at this point :D
| 335 |
Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:40:36pm |
| 336 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:40:40pm |
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:41:52pm |
re: #334 WindUpBird
I'll admit it, I'm just piling on at this point :D
of course you are, I don't hold it against you... I do this for the un-named readers who actually seek the facts.
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wrenchwench Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:41:53pm |
Later, lizards.
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Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:41:57pm |
re: #332 darthstar
Fortunately, he doesn't like beer or bourbon...but when we do have martinis, he's damn near unstoppable. Little bastard loves good gin.
Shaken or stirred.
| 341 |
zora Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:42:36pm |
re: #330 WindUpBird
Some of those names are indistinguishable from the pseudonyms furries give themselves
NIGHTHAWK
THE VET
MOUSIE
a furry mafioso. now that would be some scary shit.
| 342 |
Charles Johnson Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:42:38pm |
A transcript of Beck's incoherent rant at Fox News:
Tea parties believe in small government. We believe in returning to the principles of our Founding Fathers. We respect them. We revere them. Shoot me in the head before I stop talking about the Founders. Shoot me in the head if you try to change our government.
I will stand against you and so will millions of others. We believe in something. You in the media and most in Washington don't. The radicals that you and Washington have co-opted and brought in wearing sheep's clothing — change the pose. You will get the ends.
You've been using them? They believe in communism. They believe and have called for a revolution. You're going to have to shoot them in the head. But warning, they may shoot you.
They are dangerous because they believe. Karl Marx is their George Washington. You will never change their mind. And if they feel you have lied to them — they're revolutionaries. Nancy Pelosi, those are the people you should be worried about.
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Interesting Times Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:42:39pm |
re: #312 Fozzie Bear
This is nothing. Nope, nothing to see here:
The 45-year-old "highway shooter" who engaged in a 12-minute shootout with California Highway Patrol officers earlier this year now says Fox News host Glenn Beck has been an inspiration for his activity.
...
Observers of this most recent act were mystified by one of Byron Williams' reported targets: the Tides Foundation, a low-profile charitable organization known for funding environmentalists, community groups, and other organizations.Beck, it turned out, had attacked Tides 29 times on his Fox News show in the year-and-a-half leading up to the shooting.
If that isn't "evidence", I don't know what is.
| 344 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:42:43pm |
re: #338 brookly red
of course you are, I don't hold it against you... I do this for the un-named readers who actually seek the facts.
we know dude, you're the shining paladin of truth, glory and righteousness, haloed in sunlight and surrounded by doves bearing banners ;-)
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:43:38pm |
re: #341 zora
a furry mafioso. now that would be some scary shit.
Imagine when they leave the horse head next to you in the bed
and then you wake up
and then you scream
and then IT GETS UP BECAUSE It"S ATTACHED TO A HORSE COSTUME WITH A LEGBREAKER INSIDE IT AHHHHHHH
| 346 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:44:02pm |
re: #344 WindUpBird
we know dude, you're the shining paladin of truth, glory and righteousness, haloed in sunlight and surrounded by doves bearing banners ;-)
well at least I don't pile on ;)
| 347 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:44:14pm |
| 348 |
Fozzie Bear Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:44:57pm |
re: #343 publicityStunted
Yeah, apparently that's not "evidency" enough for Brookly.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:45:17pm |
re: #344 WindUpBird
we know dude, you're the shining paladin of truth, glory and righteousness, haloed in sunlight and surrounded by doves bearing banners ;-)
LOL, for all those unregistered readers. YEAH.
| 350 |
Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:45:24pm |
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:45:35pm |
re: #85 Stanley Sea
I AM SO SICK OF THIS SHIT.
Tucker Carlson, your "non-political" blog is a fucking farce.
he's just pissed because he can't get any of that Olbermann money
| 353 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:46:26pm |
re: #349 Stanley Sea
LOL, for all those unregistered readers. YEAH.
yeah the ones who read the ads & pay for the whole thing...
| 354 |
Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:46:52pm |
If Cliffster is reading, DUDE, I have something major in common with your wife tonight. :)
| 356 |
Henchman 26 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:49:45pm |
re: #354 Stanley Sea
If Cliffster is reading, DUDE, I have something major in common with your wife tonight. :)
You're strutting around naked?
| 357 |
Charles Johnson Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:50:53pm |
Patterico's having the vapors again:
[Link: patterico.com...]
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:51:31pm |
re: #343 publicityStunted
This is nothing. Nope, nothing to see here:
If that isn't "evidence", I don't know what is.
you would think that these highly regarded hate speech laws would apply...or are those hate crime laws?...regardless, it would be pretty tough to make a case against Beck I think
| 359 |
Ben G. Hazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:52:00pm |
re: #142 Fozzie Bear
Twice a year!?!?! Such pampered luxury! Our sherpas were actually wolves that only took payment in the form of our own internal organs, and were just as likely to eat your parents as they were to guide you to school. And as for the school itself, it only consisted of an enraged homeless man that would beat us with sticks until we spontaneously recited our times tables. Out of an initial class of 100 individuals, Myself and a rabid badger were the only ones to graduate. And we considered ourselves lucky!
And you liked it!
///
| 360 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:53:01pm |
re: #348 Fozzie Bear
Yeah, apparently that's not "evidency" enough for Brookly.
hey I am just a poster... If you got evidence show it to the DA. Put up or shut up as they say... the fact is you got nothing.
| 362 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:54:21pm |
re: #357 Charles
Patterico's having the vapors again:
[Link: patterico.com...]
wow...some mean assed stuff in there....lotta butthurt
| 363 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:55:08pm |
re: #360 brookly red
hey I am just a poster... If you got evidence show it to the DA. Put up or shut up as they say... the fact is you got nothing.
truth hurts huh stunted?
| 364 |
Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:55:40pm |
re: #357 Charles
Patterico's having the vapors again:
[Link: patterico.com...]
Patterico wants you to believe that "Johnson wants you to believe".
| 365 |
Charles Johnson Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:56:53pm |
re: #364 Sergey Romanov
Patterico wants you to believe that "Johnson wants you to believe".
I never said any of the things he's responding to! He's having a private debate with a fantasy version of me.
| 366 |
Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:57:24pm |
re: #357 Charles
And the CJ haters are out in full force.
| 367 |
jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:57:35pm |
one side is going to eat the other
(free verse by G. Beck)
rivers of blood
boot on their throat
it is dangerous, what is happening
extraordinarily disturbing
a lot of them have called for violent revolution
you want to know why Washington doesn't reflect you?
because they don't understand
shoot me in the head if you try to change our government
they believe in communism
you're going to have to shoot them in the head
but warning, they may shoot you
the revolution of 1776 was a picnic
compared to what the revolutionaries of today would like to do.
it's not a lot of fun. Usually, millions of people die
I don't know what side Barney Frank is on
there is a war happening
I've got news, gang
you are not in the spectator stands
the socialism of Europe is not enough for radicals
this same kind of revolutionaries with the same kind of think
have their hooks in us now
we have their handbook and much more tomorrow
read it and prepare
| 368 |
reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 5:58:52pm |
re: #357 Charles
Patterico's having the vapors again:
[Link: patterico.com...]
And good grief.
People are still telling their "I was banned" stories!
| 369 |
Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:00:20pm |
re: #365 Charles
I never said any of the things he's responding to! He's having a private debate with a fantasy version of me.
He's such a mind-reader! But then why can't we mind-read Beck?
| 371 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:01:22pm |
re: #368 reine.de.tout
And good grief.
People are still telling their "I was banned" stories!
Patterico? never heard of em...
| 372 |
Charles Johnson Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:03:22pm |
re: #368 reine.de.tout
And good grief.
People are still telling their "I was banned" stories!
Look at what they're making excuses for - a disturbing, incoherent rant involving shooting lots of people in the head, including Beck himself.
And they wonder why they were banned, and whine like babies, often for years, over the loss of accounts registered to fake names like "Iron Fist," often with throwaway email addresses, that they didn't pay a penny to register.
| 373 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:04:06pm |
Right. Glenn Beck didn't use the present tense. He used the future tense: you're going to have to shoot. So get ready Rambo wannabes! Teh revolution is coming and you have to keep an eye on those "DC radicals in sheeps clothing!!11ty"
| 374 |
Lord Baron Viscount Duke Earl Count Planckton Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:04:17pm |
re: #365 Charles
I never said any of the things he's responding to! He's having a private debate with a fantasy version of me.
And to think he's actually one of the "brighter" ones! He's a rare conservative blogger who has seen through RSM's evasions.
| 375 |
Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:04:39pm |
re: #372 Charles
Look at what they're making excuses for - a disturbing, incoherent rant involving shooting lots of people in the head, including Beck himself.
And they wonder why they were banned, and whine like babies, often for years, over the loss of accounts registered to fake names like "Iron Fist," often with throwaway email addresses that they didn't pay a penny to register.
Uh, blogmaster, people are doing that in their round about way here.
It's everywhere!
| 376 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:05:21pm |
re: #368 reine.de.tout
And good grief.
People are still telling their "I was banned" stories!
I was banned for down dinging...
reminds me of Steve Martin in the Jerk for some reason
| 377 |
Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:06:09pm |
re: #368 reine.de.tout
And good grief.
People are still telling their "I was banned" stories!
For many of them, it was a defining moment in their lives.
Very sad.
| 378 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:06:24pm |
re: #368 reine.de.tout
And good grief.
People are still telling their "I was banned" stories!
Another night at the "I was blocked" support group.
| 379 |
jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:06:28pm |
re: #373 Gus 802
I've got news, gang, you are not in the spectator stands
That's a pretty clear invitation for loose cannons.
| 380 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:07:17pm |
re: #379 jaunte
That's a pretty clear invitation for loose cannons.
For sure.
Where did that quote come from?
| 381 |
SpaceJesus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:08:04pm |
re: #357 Charles
His assigning of pronouns is wrong. Is he perhaps a retard?
| 382 |
jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:08:25pm |
re: #380 Gus 802
Beck's rant, right before the last commercial break: [Link: www.foxnews.com...]
| 383 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:09:21pm |
"Hello. My name is Bob and I was [snif] blocked from LGF on August 23, 2007 [snif]. It still hurts to think about it and I think about it every day! [snif]
[bawl]
//
| 384 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:11:30pm |
re: #383 Gus 802
"Hello. My name is Bob and I was [snif] blocked from LGF on August 23, 2007 [snif]. It still hurts to think about it and I think about it every day! [snif]
[bawl]
//
But, but you said your name was Gus?
| 385 |
SpaceJesus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:13:42pm |
LGF must have been their entire lives.
LGF is nice and all, but holy shit that is sad.
| 386 |
engineer cat Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:13:49pm |
re: #319 Gus 802
Heh. Right. He was "only talking about radical Communists". Now put this in the context of an audience that thinks Obama is a radical Communist. Where many time moderate Democrats are called "far left" by wingnuts. Heck, I even had some idiot on Twitter call me a Marxist. Beck says "the believe in Marx". And here I had to encounter this dipshit calling me a Marxist? This should not be glossed over.
the single thing that annoys me the most is the inevitable habit wingnuts have of telling you what you believe: "your friend castro" "i know you love the state and want it to run everything" "yeah, we should have everybody work for the government, that worked so well in the soviet union - oh, wait..." "you democrats think marx is so great but it didn't work in the past and it won't work now" "it raises taxes, you should love that"
| 387 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:13:50pm |
Now some guy whose name is Bob and was blocked is going to read that and think I was referring to him.
[Twilight Zone theme]
| 388 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:14:54pm |
re: #387 Gus 802
Now some guy whose name is Bob and was blocked is going to read that and think I was referring to him.
[Twilight Zone theme]
/and he knows where you live...
| 389 |
Talking Point Detective Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:15:12pm |
re: #91 Killgore Trout
Check out the updates on their bogus pedestrian story...
Highway safety spokesperson blames pedestrian deaths on Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity campaign?
They're sticking to it. Drudge is still linking to the story too.
Epidemiologists are seeing a lack of physical exercise as leading to diabetes, obesity, and cardiovacular morbidities at exponentially increasing rates. They are studying how to create public health policies that will increase physical activity levels among youth. Can you imagine the amount of lives and medical care costs that could be saved from successful efforts along those lines?
And you can be your bottom dollar that the rightwing will gin up outrage about government overreach as a result. That was an astonishingly irresponsible statement by a public official.
| 390 |
reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:15:23pm |
re: #375 Stanley Sea
Uh, blogmaster, people are doing that in their round about way here.
It's everywhere!
The one Charles mentioned - no, that stuff is NOT being done here, not even in a round-about way. Seriously. I saw something once, posted when he was drunk, or something - just awful stuff.
| 391 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:16:47pm |
re: #388 brookly red
/and he knows where you live...
According to my scientific study on this phenomenon he's probably having a one-way conversation with me at the very instant.
| 392 |
Talking Point Detective Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:17:55pm |
re: #372 Charles
Look at what they're making excuses for - a disturbing, incoherent rant involving shooting lots of people in the head, including Beck himself.
And they wonder why they were banned, and whine like babies, often for years, over the loss of accounts registered to fake names like "Iron Fist," often with throwaway email addresses, that they didn't pay a penny to register.
But Charles, by banning them from posting on your blog, you're infringing upon their Constitutionally protected rights of free speech.
| 393 |
Interesting Times Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:18:13pm |
re: #387 Gus 802
Now some guy whose name is Bob and was blocked is going to read that and think I was referring to him.
You weren't? ;)
| 394 |
Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:18:24pm |
re: #390 reine.de.tout
The one Charles mentioned - no, that stuff is NOT being done here, not even in a round-about way. Seriously. I saw something once, posted when he was drunk, or something - just awful stuff.
No, there's been a defense of Beck's statements here, tonight. In the round about way.
The comma
Call the DA
blah blah blah - round about defense.
| 395 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:19:14pm |
re: #391 Gus 802
According to my scientific study on this phenomenon he's probably having a one-way conversation with me at the very instant.
/first you said your name was Gus... then Bob... now Charles. I think your really a chick.
| 397 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:19:55pm |
re: #394 Stanley Sea
No, there's been a defense of Beck's statements here, tonight. In the round about way.
The comma
Call the DA
blah blah blah - round about defense.
I don't think so...they were trying to determine what Beck was saying...nobody defended Beck
| 398 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:21:07pm |
re: #395 brookly red
/first you said your name was Gus... then Bob... now Charles. I think your really a chick.
Yeah. They do that with a lot of people here from time to time.
| 399 |
brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:21:14pm |
re: #394 Stanley Sea
No, there's been a defense of Beck's statements here, tonight. In the round about way.
The comma
Call the DA
blah blah blah - round about defense.
blah, blah, blah... you got nothing and it is eating you up.
| 400 |
Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:21:24pm |
re: #397 albusteve
I don't think so...they were trying to determine what Beck was saying...nobody defended Beck
ok. I see it differently.
| 401 |
Ben G. Hazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:22:55pm |
re: #368 reine.de.tout
And good grief.
People are still telling their "I was banned" stories!
Because it defines them...without it, they're anonymous nobodies that no one gives two shits about.
And they know it.
| 403 |
What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:24:29pm |
Have you figured out your drag queen name yet? It's the name of your first pet and the the first street you lived on. I'm Shotzie Southwood. My husband is MaMa's Harmony.
:)
| 404 |
Interesting Times Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:24:53pm |
re: #400 Stanley Sea
You have to laugh at people who demand evidence from others when they go around posting drivel like this :)
nationalized health care
nationalized the auto industry
payed off the unions
terrorized the banks
talked much shit.
Re the fourth point: if making record profits = being "terrorized", I think anyone would sign up for it :P
| 405 |
ProGunLiberal Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:25:38pm |
Ok, from the more knowledgable people on here, I need help. A FB "friend" of mine and I were in a debate and he brought up Malkin, saying I needed to listen to her about Liberals. I know Malkin is scum. Can some of you name specific incidents, as I don't really want to looking and make myself angry. I have been angry and bitter enough for the last 2 weeks at the right after the attempted assassination and the poll Charles showed here from CBS shortly thereafter. Frankly, I'm probably going to vent me spleen at this guy to give him an idea how angry I am.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:25:43pm |
re: #399 brookly red
blah, blah, blah... you got nothing and it is eating you up.
do I lol? yes I do.
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brookly red Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:26:59pm |
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:26:59pm |
Heh...Rachel just had Michael Steele on...not a bad interview. I suspect he'll become a bit of a regular now that he doesn't have the paranoia of the GOP holding him back.
| 409 |
Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:27:01pm |
Well, Just got off the phone with my MIL. She was looking for recipes for Clay Pot Cookers (Yes, we have one). Suggested she log on and register not only for advice/recipes (Reine ?) but for general conversation as well. This should be fun if she does.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:27:06pm |
re: #403 marjoriemoon
Have you figured out your drag queen name yet? It's the name of your first pet and the the first street you lived on. I'm Shotzie Southwood. My husband is MaMa's Harmony.
:)
LOL MM!!!!
I'm
Suki Phillips Circle
grrrrr
| 411 |
JAFO Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:29:21pm |
re: #402 Gus 802
In other news.
Irony.
They're also troubled that their memos to the Irish Diocese to hide pedophiles from the police was "mis-interpreted".
| 412 |
Interesting Times Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:29:58pm |
re: #405 ProLifeLiberal
Are you aware of Malkin's book "In Defense of Internment"?
Malkin tries to justify the United States government's internment of Japanese Americans in relocation camps during World War II and extend that logic to justifying racial profiling of Arabs during the post-2001 War on Terror. The book's message has been condemned by Japanese American groups and civil rights proponents.[1][2] Its scholarship has been criticized by academics.[3][4]
| 413 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:30:10pm |
re: #405 ProLifeLiberal
Ok, from the more knowledgable people on here, I need help. A FB "friend" of mine and I were in a debate and he brought up Malkin, saying I needed to listen to her about Liberals. I know Malkin is scum. Can some of you name specific incidents, as I don't really want to looking and make myself angry. I have been angry and bitter enough for the last 2 weeks at the right after the attempted assassination and the poll Charles showed here from CBS shortly thereafter. Frankly, I'm probably going to vent me spleen at this guy to give him an idea how angry I am.
Don't bother paying attention to Malkin. She writes for White NAtionalist website named VDARE. She's a racist and white supremacists use her as a token to deflect allegations of racism.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:30:43pm |
re: #409 Bubblehead II
Well, Just got off the phone with my MIL. She was looking for recipes for Clay Pot Cookers (Yes, we have one). Suggested she log on and register not only for advice/recipes (Reine ?) but for general conversation as well. This should be fun if she does.
Soak it for a half hour or so, fill it with chopped onions, garlic, bell pepper (and a jalapeno), throw in a whole fish, douche it with soy sauce, fish sauce, a splash of rice vinegar, a couple of tablespoons of Asian garlic chili sauce, and maybe a cup or so of water. Put the lid on it and stick it in the oven at 300 degrees for about 45 minutes.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:31:47pm |
re: #409 Bubblehead II
Well, Just got off the phone with my MIL. She was looking for recipes for Clay Pot Cookers (Yes, we have one). Suggested she log on and register not only for advice/recipes (Reine ?) but for general conversation as well. This should be fun if she does.
Alton Brown did some great stuff on clay pot cookers.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:32:34pm |
Oh Gabby, we wish you the best. This is kinda sad, because, it's fucking serious.
Photo shows Rep. Giffords with husband outside Tucson hospital looking at mountains - Daily Star [Link: bit.ly...]
| 417 |
Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:33:14pm |
re: #414 darthstar
Soak it for a half hour or so, fill it with chopped onions, garlic, bell pepper (and a jalapeno), throw in a whole fish, douche it with soy sauce, fish sauce, a splash of rice vinegar, a couple of tablespoons of Asian garlic chili sauce, and maybe a cup or so of water. Put the lid on it and stick it in the oven at 300 degrees for about 45 minutes.
Are you (and your wife) for hire?
holy shit
| 418 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:33:38pm |
re: #408 darthstar
Heh...Rachel just had Michael Steele on...not a bad interview. I suspect he'll become a bit of a regular now that he doesn't have the paranoia of the GOP holding him back.
the gutless wonder...what can you say about a man that is afraid of getting rejected by a political party if he doesn't compromise his principles?...and if that was not the case, then he was never principled to begin with...just another hack tool for the GOP....if he was paranoid, then he brought it on himself
| 419 |
What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:34:18pm |
re: #410 Stanley Sea
LOL MM!!!
I'm
Suki Phillips Circle
grrr
That would be Suki Phillips and it's perfect! (I drop the "Road", "Street", "Circle" etc.
| 420 |
What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:37:09pm |
re: #413 Killgore Trout
Don't bother paying attention to Malkin. She writes for White NAtionalist website named VDARE. She's a racist and white supremacists use her as a token to deflect allegations of racism.
They have a whole page of her on VDARE.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:37:53pm |
re: #417 Stanley Sea
Are you (and your wife) for hire?
holy shit
Cooking is science, but it's not rocket science. If you like a certain flavor, play with it. If it doesn't taste good, think about what doesn't taste good about it and adjust next time...more ginger, less salt, maybe some dark cocoa powder added? Whatever works for you.
| 422 |
darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:39:02pm |
re: #418 albusteve
Don't throw away your token black guy so quickly...He's still a Republican, after all.
| 423 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:40:18pm |
This healthy food must be stopped!
Napolitano Suggests Wal-Mart's Healthy Foods Initiative Is In Response To A Threat From The Obama Administration
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ProGunLiberal Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:40:19pm |
re: #412 publicityStunted
Vaguely, thanks for the link. And thank you for the info on her connection to VDARE.
I think I was packing when the discussion on Gun Control got detailed, and never said what my thoughts were on it. I guess I would be moderately pro-gun. I generally don't care what kind of gun someone has, so much as who has it. I think there should be stricter rules for background checks for criminal history and mental health, and restrictions on said groups. Being Autistic, I know I would be unable to own a gun. However, I see no problem with that, as I have had periods where my emotions get overly-powerful, a bad thing with guns. I do think the magazine sizes should be restricted for pistols, as they are built usually to a specific number of bullets in a magazine for a default number. Having a 30-bullet magazine for a gun that would usually have 15 is a bit excessive. Also, wouldn't a magazine that oversized change the balance of a gun some?
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:42:16pm |
re: #423 Killgore Trout
This healthy food must be stopped!
Napolitano Suggests Wal-Mart's Healthy Foods Initiative Is In Response To A Threat From The Obama Administration
Wal-Mart's Healthy Foods Initiative is an inside job!!!11ty
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:43:08pm |
re: #422 darthstar
Don't throw away your token black guy so quickly...He's still a Republican, after all.
my token black guy?
one of us has no clue
| 427 |
jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:45:19pm |
re: #423 Killgore Trout
This healthiness is being forced down our throats!
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Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:46:56pm |
re: #414 darthstar
re: #415 Killgore Trout
I love the thing. Have to soak it in the bathtub, but here is my favorite.
re: #421 darthstar
Cooking is science, but it's not rocket science. If you like a certain flavor, play with it. If it doesn't taste good, think about what doesn't taste good about it and adjust next time...more ginger, less salt, maybe some dark cocoa powder added? Whatever works for you.
No, cooking is an art. Your own post makes that clear. Even if you missed it %-)
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BishopX Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:47:15pm |
re: #424 ProLifeLiberal
The primary issue with the extended magazines is wearing them in a holster. The magazine sticks out can gets in the way/snags on things. Balance isn't as big of an issue since the magazine is contained in the grip. Since your hands are (or at least should be) on the grip, there isn't any leverage (on a rifle where the points of support are offset from the magazine, this isn't true).
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:48:09pm |
re: #423 Killgore Trout
This healthy food must be stopped!
Napolitano Suggests Wal-Mart's Healthy Foods Initiative Is In Response To A Threat From The Obama Administration
Like people who shop at Wal-Mart need a healthier diet...
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Last one's a dude. (love the slide-show feature, Charles)
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ProGunLiberal Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:48:39pm |
re: #429 BishopX
Okay, thanks for the information. My family doesn't own guns, so I don't know.
| 432 |
What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:48:48pm |
re: #427 jaunte
This healthiness is being forced down our throats!
Dare I say! Good health creates less of a burden on an already burdened healthcare system. Less hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, etc.
They hate so much, they don't even know what they're hating anymore.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:50:02pm |
re: #430 darthstar
Like people who shop at Wal-Mart need a healthier diet...
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Image: 2371.jpgLast one's a dude. (love the slide-show feature, Charles)
OMG, I saw a perfect person of Wal Mart when I was there the other day, but my daughter refused to take the picture.
| 435 |
jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:51:10pm |
re: #432 marjoriemoon
I'm sure that in reaction to Michelle Obama, someone somewhere is going to do some extra overeatin.'
| 436 |
ProGunLiberal Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:51:13pm |
re: #434 Gus 802
I regretted clicking on that picture. Brain Bleach please.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:52:01pm |
re: #424 ProLifeLiberal
Vaguely, thanks for the link. And thank you for the info on her connection to VDARE.
I think I was packing when the discussion on Gun Control got detailed, and never said what my thoughts were on it. I guess I would be moderately pro-gun. I generally don't care what kind of gun someone has, so much as who has it. I think there should be stricter rules for background checks for criminal history and mental health, and restrictions on said groups. Being Autistic, I know I would be unable to own a gun. However, I see no problem with that, as I have had periods where my emotions get overly-powerful, a bad thing with guns. I do think the magazine sizes should be restricted for pistols, as they are built usually to a specific number of bullets in a magazine for a default number. Having a 30-bullet magazine for a gun that would usually have 15 is a bit excessive. Also, wouldn't a magazine that oversized change the balance of a gun some?
absolutely, and also increases the chance of jamming...they are for looks, showboating, and I see no problem having them outlawed....any proper shooter would simply catty multiple magazines, like cops do
| 438 |
What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:52:47pm |
| 439 |
Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:54:14pm |
re: #430 darthstar
A little exercise apparently wouldn't hurt either.
Pass the brain bleach, please?
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:54:54pm |
re: #438 marjoriemoon
re: #428 Bubblehead II
I think you have to find some enjoyment in cooking to be good at it. Otherwise, you just want to get it over with. I used to have more time for cooking and enjoyed it more. Now, I wish I had a personal chef.
Cooking is fun...slow-cooking is extremely rewarding. I like taking bigger pieces of meat (5lb pork butt, bone-in prime rib roast, etc.) and cooking slowly over several hours. Now that I have a house, my next 'toy' will be a smoker.
| 441 |
Charles Johnson Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:55:03pm |
Wow, the wingnuts on Twitter really don't like that Glenn Beck clip. Apparently, it hit home.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:55:25pm |
re: #429 BishopX
The primary issue with the extended magazines is wearing them in a holster. The magazine sticks out can gets in the way/snags on things. Balance isn't as big of an issue since the magazine is contained in the grip. Since your hands are (or at least should be) on the grip, there isn't any leverage (on a rifle where the points of support are offset from the magazine, this isn't true).
balance/weight is a critical issue....carrying one could be done, but that's so far fetched as to be just silly....nobody would do that, even a lunatic
| 443 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:55:34pm |
re: #436 ProLifeLiberal
I regretted clicking on that picture. Brain Bleach please.
Do not click on this!
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jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:55:41pm |
re: #432 marjoriemoon
Dare I say! Good health creates less of a burden on an already burdened healthcare system. Less hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, etc.
They hate so much, they don't even know what they're hating anymore.
Here's a (possibly) related experiment in repackaging carrots to disguise them as a more appealing junk food:
[Link: www.thedieline.com...]
| 445 |
darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:55:50pm |
Count the artificial ingredients:
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:56:12pm |
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ProGunLiberal Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:56:33pm |
re: #437 albusteve
absolutely, and also increases the chance of jamming...they are for looks, showboating, and I see no problem having them outlawed...any proper shooter would simply catty multiple magazines, like cops do
First, thank you for enlightening me on how that works.
Unfortunately, the end of the sentence caused me to search and post the following picture, which can be described as a WTF.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:58:09pm |
re: #448 ProLifeLiberal
There's a Hello Kitty AK-47 out there as well...$1500 though...that's a lot to pay for a gun just so you can fuck with the manliness of the camo-dudes around you at the range.
| 450 |
bratwurst Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:58:35pm |
re: #447 Stanley Sea
Ugh. Michelle Obama is WRONG, isn't she!!!
There is nothing you can say or show that will convince some people (even around here) that we have to try SOMETHING to address the obesity epidemic. The public health crisis caused by 25% of the population being diabetic is going to make the health impact of smoking seem like an outbreak of pink eye.
| 452 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:58:53pm |
So let's see. A healthy diet is actually a way of taking personal responsibility for oneself. I thought that was a conservative value. It also lowers health cares costs and reduces government spending on medical expenditures for the uninsured.
| 453 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:59:01pm |
re: #445 darthstar
Count the artificial ingredients:
Image: 2370.jpg
a babies head?....how much per pound are those?
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What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:59:09pm |
re: #449 darthstar
There's a Hello Kitty AK-47 out there as well...$1500 though...that's a lot to pay for a gun just so you can fuck with the manliness of the camo-dudes around you at the range.
I think the idea is that it's for the gun-totin mammas.
| 455 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 6:59:59pm |
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What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:00:39pm |
re: #455 albusteve
yeah, that cute little thing used to get posted once in a while
You want one, dontcha. Come on. You can admit it.
| 457 |
ProGunLiberal Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:00:42pm |
re: #449 darthstar
Those two things seem to be something that don't usually go together, which is why it seems so strange to me.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:01:51pm |
re: #456 marjoriemoon
You want one, dontcha. Come on. You can admit it.
I'm a pistol and shotgun guy...manly man stuff
| 460 |
reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:01:57pm |
I'm just amazed at how many people seem to not have a mirror in their home. Who the heck would leave their house knowing they looked like a person of WalMart?
| 462 |
What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:02:54pm |
re: #460 reine.de.tout
I'm just amazed at how many people seem to not have a mirror in their home. Who the heck would leave their house knowing they looked like a person of WalMart?
In all honesty, I think some of those folks aren't well. Not gun killin crazy, just... well... not well.
| 463 |
darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:03:48pm |
re: #462 marjoriemoon
In all honesty, I think some of those folks aren't well. Not gun killin crazy, just... well... not well.
Man can not live by watching Glenn Beck alone. Food is necessary.
| 464 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:06:23pm |
re: #342 Charles
I was going to say that Beck is a toad, but I like toads, and consider them to have balanced political opinions.
That said, I'm suddenly reminded of a scene in one of Ruth McKinney's books, where her sister is complaining about one of their mutual friends from American Communist circles, who criticizes her for not being class-conscious, and wearing Japanese-made stockings. "Someone ought to shoot him," Eileen says, "and the best part is, somebody probably will someday."
| 465 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:07:17pm |
re: #344 WindUpBird
we know dude, you're the shining paladin of truth, glory and righteousness, haloed in sunlight and surrounded by doves bearing banners ;-)
He's from Brooklyn. Those are probably pigeons.
But at least the pigeons are bearing banners. In Brazil or someplace, a pigeon got intercepted trying to carry drugs into a prison.
| 466 |
Interesting Times Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:07:42pm |
re: #460 reine.de.tout
I'm just amazed at how many people seem to not have a mirror in their home. Who the heck would leave their house knowing they looked like a person of WalMart?
If you made it your life's goal to not wind up being a "person of WalMart", you would, by default, avoid so many bad things...
| 467 |
Virginia Plain Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:08:40pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:08:56pm |
re: #367 jaunte
one side is going to eat the other
(free verse by G. Beck)
rivers of blood
boot on their throat
it is dangerous, what is happening
extraordinarily disturbing
a lot of them have called for violent revolution
you want to know why Washington doesn't reflect you?
because they don't understand
shoot me in the head if you try to change our government
they believe in communism
you're going to have to shoot them in the head
but warning, they may shoot you
the revolution of 1776 was a picnic
compared to what the revolutionaries of today would like to do.
it's not a lot of fun. Usually, millions of people die
I don't know what side Barney Frank is on
there is a war happening
I've got news, gang
you are not in the spectator stands
the socialism of Europe is not enough for radicals
this same kind of revolutionaries with the same kind of think
have their hooks in us now
we have their handbook and much more tomorrow
read it and prepare
I say he and Amiri Baraka should have an open-mike throw-down. I hate them both, so I would be an impartial judge.
| 470 |
Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:09:14pm |
re: #463 darthstar
Man can not live by watching Glenn Beck alone. Food is necessary.
And beer, don't forget the beer!
| 471 |
reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:09:25pm |
re: #466 publicityStunted
If you made it your life's goal to not wind up being a "person of WalMart", you would, by default, avoid so many bad things...
Truth!
I shop at WalMart.
However, I'm most definitely NOT a "person of WalMart".
And while it's not exactly my life's goal, I do make it a point I watch out for.
| 472 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:10:33pm |
check out this vid....really funny
watch where your texting!
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
| 473 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:10:43pm |
re: #402 Gus 802
In other news.
Irony.
Well, so am I, but frankly, I find their being troubled by THIS rather hilarious. And troubling.
| 474 |
Virginia Plain Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:10:52pm |
I am a Target person, and no I haven't seen anyone like the shoppers at Walmart. Then again, even at Wallys in Colorado, I haven't seen a typical Wally shopper.
| 475 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:12:31pm |
re: #471 reine.de.tout
Truth!
I shop at WalMart.
However, I'm most definitely NOT a "person of WalMart".
And while it's not exactly my life's goal, I do make it a point I watch out for.
don't sweat it...all kinds of people shop there, but ridiculing a certain class is fun these days
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:12:40pm |
re: #431 ProLifeLiberal
Okay, thanks for the information. My family doesn't own guns, so I don't know.
I'm reasonably sure that my relatives have all of the ones you statistically should own.
Don't worry, they're taking good care of them.
| 477 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:13:26pm |
Instapudnit is now linking to Patterico's "shoot them in the head" defense of Beck.
| 478 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:14:03pm |
re: #433 reine.de.tout
OMG, I saw a perfect person of Wal Mart when I was there the other day, but my daughter refused to take the picture.
When I told my mother about People of Wal-Mart, she was worried that it was
'just making fun of fat people'. I assured her you had to be a whole lot more interesting than just FAT to make it to People of Wal-Mart.
| 479 |
reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:14:21pm |
re: #475 albusteve
don't sweat it...all kinds of people shop there, but ridiculing a certain class is fun these days
Steve - our WalMart parking lot has LOTS of Mercedes and Jaguars in it.
And if I go on a Sunday, no matter what time of day, I will run into Bobby Jindal's mom and dad, and they will be in the produce section. I sometimes wonder if they spend their entire Sundays in the produce section of WalMart.
| 480 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:14:32pm |
re: #435 jaunte
I'm sure that in reaction to Michelle Obama, someone somewhere is going to do some extra overeatin.'
Well, Sarah Palin is already dedicating desserts to her.
| 481 |
ProGunLiberal Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:14:54pm |
I just found a song that I'll play whenever I hear Republican intolerance towards people. It's from Peter, Paul, and Mary. It is called "Listen Mr. Bilbo (Mr. Bigot)"
| 482 |
reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:15:15pm |
re: #478 SanFranciscoZionist
When I told my mother about People of Wal-Mart, she was worried that it was
'just making fun of fat people'. I assured her you had to be a whole lot more interesting than just FAT to make it to People of Wal-Mart.
Oh, my yes.
You have to be at least bordering on eccentric.
| 483 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:16:10pm |
re: #477 Killgore Trout
Instapudnit is now linking to Patterico's "shoot them in the head" defense of Beck.
Instaputz strikes again! It's fun watching them squirm because Glenn Beck did say "you're going to have to shoot them in the head". Future tense and referring to "radicals" in DC. EIEIO!
| 484 |
jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:16:18pm |
re: #469 SanFranciscoZionist
I wonder if that needed a little more owl.
| 485 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:17:17pm |
BTW, I fail to see how Patterico's interpretation of Beck's comment is any better. Beck is still telling his audience that progressives are going to shoot them in the head and they might die defending themselves.
| 486 |
darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:18:09pm |
I tend to shop at food co-ops and organic markets, but even there you will find a fair share of freaks. Now I'm retraining myself to use farmer's markets on weekends to try and cut costs.
| 487 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:19:24pm |
re: #483 Gus 802
Instaputz strikes again! It's fun watching them squirm because Glenn Beck did say "you're going to have to shoot them in the head". Future tense and referring to "radicals" in DC. EIEIO!
I don't even know why they're so upset. This isn't the most outrageous thing he's ever said. His show tonight was about the mind controlling jews again with their progressive nazi tactics. He does this kind of thing every day of the week.
| 488 |
Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:20:47pm |
re: #487 Killgore Trout
I don't even know why they're so upset. This isn't the most outrageous thing he's ever said. His show tonight was about the mind controlling jews again with their progressive nazi tactics. He does this kind of thing every day of the week.
Clearly Glenn Beck's their man. You think that by now they would have "embraced the crazy" and just move on.
| 489 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:21:19pm |
re: #486 darthstar
I tend to shop at food co-ops and organic markets, but even there you will find a fair share of freaks. Now I'm retraining myself to use farmer's markets on weekends to try and cut costs.
I'm finally getting away from the supermarkets myself. It takes a lot of scouting but I've found some independent butchers, fishmarkets and veg sellers close to me. All very good quality and very reasonably priced.
| 490 |
Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:21:27pm |
Well totally screwed that one up. But I promise, you will get my clay pot recipe for Honey Dijon Chicken tomorrow.
(Only if Reine promises to include it in Vol #3 of the LGF Cookbook). ;-)
| 491 |
BishopX Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:21:44pm |
re: #486 darthstar
Have you looks into CSA's (sometimes called farm shares) near you? You give the farmer a lump some before the crops go in, and you get a box or two of veggies for the rest of the season. It's typically cheaper than farmers markets.
| 492 |
Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:22:49pm |
re: #487 Killgore Trout
I don't even know why they're so upset. This isn't the most outrageous thing he's ever said. His show tonight was about the mind controlling jews again with their progressive nazi tactics. He does this kind of thing every day of the week.
Oh, but this quote is TIMELY.
scared frauds
| 493 |
What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:23:27pm |
re: #479 reine.de.tout
Steve - our WalMart parking lot has LOTS of Mercedes and Jaguars in it.
And if I go on a Sunday, no matter what time of day, I will run into Bobby Jindal's mom and dad, and they will be in the produce section. I sometimes wonder if they spend their entire Sundays in the produce section of WalMart.
I don't like to comment really because it's not my gig.
However, if someone caught Beck on camera in Wally World wearing a pair of Spongebob jammies and 5" F* me pumps, not only would I look, but I wouldn't be the least surprised.
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What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:24:15pm |
re: #486 darthstar
I tend to shop at food co-ops and organic markets, but even there you will find a fair share of freaks. Now I'm retraining myself to use farmer's markets on weekends to try and cut costs.
Freaks are everywhere!!!
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:24:23pm |
re: #490 Bubblehead II
Well totally screwed that one up. But I promise, you will get my clay pot recipe for Honey Dijon Chicken tomorrow.
(Only if Reine promises to include it in Vol #3 of the LGF Cookbook). ;-)
Heh.
I wouldn't mind doing a volume 3, if there's interest. I think Jaunte would probably be on board, as well.
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jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:24:32pm |
Michelle Bachmann wants to "repeal a president" and "repeal the current Senate."
[Link: tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com...]
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:26:16pm |
re: #496 jaunte
Michelle Bachmann wants to "repeal a president" and "repeal the current Senate."
[Link: tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com...]
I saw that earlier! Couldn't figure out what the heck she meant. How do you repeal a person? How do you repeal a legislative body as a whole? Is "repeal" the only word she knows? Inquiring minds are dying to know . . .
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:26:38pm |
re: #489 Killgore Trout
I'm finally getting away from the supermarkets myself. It takes a lot of scouting but I've found some independent butchers, fishmarkets and veg sellers close to me. All very good quality and very reasonably priced.
I now live walking distance from the docks at Half Moon Bay. I suspect my intake of fish will go up in the coming months, and when the stripers start running, I'll be taking the dogs on a morning jog along the beach so I can throw out a nice heavy jig or rubber eel. I have a crab net, so I'll be getting my own dungeness crab.
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:26:58pm |
Splodey heads!
Obama's approval rating jumps
At the midpoint of Obama's term, an NBC News/Wall Street poll shows an 8-percentage-point increase since December, to 53%, and Gallup says more independent voters now approve of his performance.
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What, me worry? Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:27:08pm |
re: #487 Killgore Trout
I don't even know why they're so upset. This isn't the most outrageous thing he's ever said. His show tonight was about the mind controlling jews again with their progressive nazi tactics. He does this kind of thing every day of the week.
I think it's pretty well up there with mind controlling Jews. From the link:
They believe and have called for a revolution. You're going to have to shoot them in the head. But warning, they may shoot you.
So, you know, they're already armed. Better get them before they get you.
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jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:27:37pm |
re: #497 reine.de.tout
Maybe she settled on repeal as a noncontroversial word that can be used on all occasions.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:28:04pm |
re: #501 jaunte
Maybe she settled on repeal as a noncontroversial word that can be used on all occasions.
It's an all-purpose word!
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Gus Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:28:25pm |
re: #501 jaunte
Maybe she settled on repeal as a noncontroversial word that can be used on all occasions.
Repeal the brain cell killing Tea Party caucus!
/
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:28:56pm |
re: #495 reine.de.tout
Heh.
I wouldn't mind doing a volume 3, if there's interest. I think Jaunte would probably be on board, as well.
I've got a few recipes I'd like to contribute too.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:30:06pm |
Well, y'all go ahead and e-mail them to me. I already have a few, and i'll hang onto what you send me in the event we do it again.
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jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:31:59pm |
re: #502 reine.de.tout
I enjoyed the historical unconsciousness of Bachmann calling the health care law
the "crown jewel of socialism."
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Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:34:38pm |
re: #495 reine.de.tout
Heh.
I wouldn't mind doing a volume 3, if there's interest. I think Jaunte would probably be on board, as well.
Any takers? I know we all liked the first two.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:36:24pm |
re: #498 darthstar
I now live walking distance from the docks at Half Moon Bay. I suspect my intake of fish will go up in the coming months, and when the stripers start running, I'll be taking the dogs on a morning jog along the beach so I can throw out a nice heavy jig or rubber eel. I have a crab net, so I'll be getting my own dungeness crab.
Nice! Don't forget about mussels!
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:36:43pm |
re: #508 Bubblehead II
Any takers? I know we all liked the first two.
I have a few recipes I've grabbed as people have posted them and some folks have sent me some. So . . . if there's interest, folks can e-mail me. But there is no instant gratification, once we get started it's a bit of a loooong-term project, just time consuming and then jaunte does his thing while also trying to work so . . . but I'm game.
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Charles Johnson Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:37:12pm |
re: #477 Killgore Trout
Instapundit is now linking to Patterico's "shoot them in the head" defense of Beck.
King of the passive aggressive link.
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darthstar Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:38:30pm |
re: #509 Killgore Trout
Nice! Don't forget about mussels!
We do an annual mussel-fest about 40 miles south of here with friends. We meet at Davenport beach on a low tide day, pull about 20lbs of mussels off the rocks, and cook them a few ways - steamed with garlic, steamed with asian flavors, etc. - and drink a few bottles of wine...makes for a nice day.
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jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:39:08pm |
re: #510 reine.de.tout
I'm in too. It's easier if we do a little bit each week, instead of a big chunk all at once.
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engineer cat Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:40:18pm |
re: #493 marjoriemoon
a pair of Spongebob jammies and 5" F* me pumps
my sister in law manages to dress like this and make it look good
one of my favorite outfits of hers involves a shiny silver dress and knee high pink furry astro boy boots
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:40:53pm |
re: #510 reine.de.tout
I have a few recipes I've grabbed as people have posted them and some folks have sent me some. So . . . if there's interest, folks can e-mail me. But there is no instant gratification, once we get started it's a bit of a looong-term project, just time consuming and then jaunte does his thing while also trying to work so . . . but I'm game.
I've been putting off posting more food/garden stuff in the link until a little later when people are starting to plan gardens again in the early spring. I plan to start tweeting them to the food areas of twitter hoping to attract some more foodies.
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engineer cat Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:41:54pm |
re: #477 Killgore Trout
Instapudnit is now linking to Patterico's "shoot them in the head" defense of Beck.
i think "diminished capacity" would be my approach for a defense of beck
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:44:41pm |
re: #489 Killgore Trout
I'm finally getting away from the supermarkets myself. It takes a lot of scouting but I've found some independent butchers, fishmarkets and veg sellers close to me. All very good quality and very reasonably priced.
There's a small grocery store near my house that sells nice, cheap local produce. Everything else is priced at hilarious yuppie prices, but the fruit and veg is cheap and good. (Also, the owner occasionally issues a newsletter with his grandma's Italian recipes).
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:47:54pm |
re: #514 engineer dog
my sister in law manages to dress like this and make it look good
one of my favorite outfits of hers involves a shiny silver dress and knee high pink furry astro boy boots
OH
AWESOME
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:48:31pm |
re: #517 SanFranciscoZionist
There's a small grocery store near my house that sells nice, cheap local produce. Everything else is priced at hilarious yuppie prices, but the fruit and veg is cheap and good. (Also, the owner occasionally issues a newsletter with his grandma's Italian recipes).
It's amazing how the local grocer's work. I have the same. One good for produce, one good for wine. one reasonable for last minutes. 3 different local grocers.
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Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:56:48pm |
re: #510 reine.de.tout
I have a few recipes I've grabbed as people have posted them and some folks have sent me some. So . . . if there's interest, folks can e-mail me. But there is no instant gratification, once we get started it's a bit of a looong-term project, just time consuming and then jaunte does his thing while also trying to work so . . . but I'm game.
Well Lizards, are we on? Vol. 3 of the LGF Cookbook? Let's rock. Perhaps a slow cook/crock pot section? Reine, Jaunte, Thanks for even considering doing it for a third time.
| 522 |
WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:57:46pm |
re: #477 Killgore Trout
Instapudnit is now linking to Patterico's "shoot them in the head" defense of Beck.
My favorite thing is the people going MAN I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW LGF WAS ONLINE I TOTALLY DON'T CARE AND YET I WILL POST MULTIPLE COMMENTS CLAIMING I DON'T CARE
| 523 |
webevintage Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:58:42pm |
Good evening.....
I'm so glad I had my kid almost 19 years ago because, really, the fetus/baby worship in this country is just a bit out of control.
[Link: www.chicagotribune.com...]
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jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 7:59:14pm |
re: #510 reine.de.tout
I have a few recipes I've grabbed as people have posted them and some folks have sent me some. So . . . if there's interest, folks can e-mail me. But there is no instant gratification, once we get started it's a bit of a looong-term project, just time consuming and then jaunte does his thing while also trying to work so . . . but I'm game.
How about an outrageous outrage theme? 'Forced down our throats' salads, and
'Socialist Crown Jewel' desserts.
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Vicious Babushka Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:01:07pm |
My rib cage is really sore when I breathe in and out. It didn't kick in until just now because first, when I was freaking out I didn't really feel much pain. Then, I took a Vicodin.
I'd ask for a hug, but it would hurt too bad.
| 526 |
Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:03:34pm |
re: #525 Alouette
Smooches Alouette, softly on the cheek.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:05:13pm |
re: #524 jaunte
How about an outrageous outrage theme? 'Forced down our throats' salads, and
'Socialist Crown Jewel' desserts.
Conspiracy Cocktails?
| 528 |
JAFO Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:07:32pm |
A Vicodin really doesn't work well without a rum and Coke.
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jaunte Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:09:23pm |
re: #527 Stanley Sea
One chilled Alinskytini, shaken, not stirred, garnished with a large maraschino Soros.
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William Barnett-Lewis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:10:54pm |
re: #510 reine.de.tout
I have a few recipes I've grabbed as people have posted them and some folks have sent me some. So . . . if there's interest, folks can e-mail me. But there is no instant gratification, once we get started it's a bit of a looong-term project, just time consuming and then jaunte does his thing while also trying to work so . . . but I'm game.
I've got a couple of goodies I'd be up for sharing. If it's a go, I'll get in touch.
| 532 |
Vicious Babushka Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:12:33pm |
Some asshole stalker posted at my blog, nominating Charles for "Doofus of the Year." That made me think I should have nominated the stalkers, but my blog is not about stalking stalkers. I just deleted the posts.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:12:39pm |
re: #529 jaunte
One chilled Alinskytini, shaken, not stirred, garnished with a large maraschino Soros.
LOL
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sizzleRI Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:15:23pm |
re: #523 webevintage
Good evening...
I'm so glad I had my kid almost 19 years ago because, really, the fetus/baby worship in this country is just a bit out of control.
[Link: www.chicagotribune.com...]
Yes Yes, well I'm sure you understand that while pregnant you stop actually being a person.
Kind of like mom jeans?
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:16:40pm |
re: #525 Alouette
My rib cage is really sore when I breathe in and out. It didn't kick in until just now because first, when I was freaking out I didn't really feel much pain. Then, I took a Vicodin.
I'd ask for a hug, but it would hurt too bad.
((Alouette)) It's probably some bruising and strain from your seat belt. That's what happened to me when I was in an accident. I didn't hurt at all and then a few hours later it appeared. It hurt to breathe and it hurt right across my ribs.
I also ended up with a horrible back neck thing that took several hours to appear as well, if you were going to get something like that you'd likely know by now though.
| 537 |
Eclectic Infidel Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:16:45pm |
Heh. My lastname is on that list. No relation, of course.
| 538 |
Bubblehead II Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:17:42pm |
Lizard, time to call it night. I will be going through our (70% are the Mrs) cookbooks for those recipes that I like and think the Lizard Nation would like as well. She even has some Cast Iron/Dutch Oven recipes that I am willing to try.
Will have to dig and line a fire pit to do them though. On the other hand, wonder if I could get away with a dirt filled 1/2 barrel? Any suggestions?
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prairiefire Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:18:05pm |
Oh my law, Todd Palin with a "massuese"?[Link: www.nationalenquirer.com...]
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:19:35pm |
re: #513 jaunte
I'm in too. It's easier if we do a little bit each week, instead of a big chunk all at once.
Sounds good to me.
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Stanghazi Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:19:56pm |
re: #531 jaunte
Roger Ebert: Leading with my chin
Roger Ebert has, through his twitter feed (& his Chicago Sun Times Blog) taken me where I never would have gone. I love him.
It's amazing that a superbly smart voice just got better once it was lost.
Love Roger.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:21:57pm |
re: #525 Alouette
My rib cage is really sore when I breathe in and out. It didn't kick in until just now because first, when I was freaking out I didn't really feel much pain. Then, I took a Vicodin.
I'd ask for a hug, but it would hurt too bad.
{Alouette}
So sorry - I saw your earlier comments about the incident today.
My neighbor was in a wreck, and had a lot of bruising and pain from the seatbelt as well as the car's airbag, which deployed. They'll save your life or save you from severe injury, but those things can also injure you. I hope you're better soon. A check-up with your doc might be in order, just to be sure.
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:24:46pm |
re: #539 prairiefire
Oh my law, Todd Palin with a "massuese"?[Link: www.nationalenquirer.com...]
If you read it in the National Enquirer, you know it's so.
///
| 545 |
JAFO Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:31:26pm |
Now we know where Bristol's baby's name came from. I cringe as I type that.
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William Barnett-Lewis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:31:34pm |
re: #543 SanFranciscoZionist
If you read it in the National Enquirer, you know it's so.
///
What was that about Edwards? :eek:
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:32:34pm |
re: #546 wlewisiii
What was that about Edwards? :eek:
Aaah. Just because they got one scoop doesn't mean they're not a rag.
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:33:01pm |
re: #543 SanFranciscoZionist
If you read it in the National Enquirer, you know it's so.
///
Weren't they the "lead" in the Edwards' affair?
| 549 |
freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:36:06pm |
re: #539 prairiefire
"My sources reveal that a massage therapist and computer technologist, SHAILEY TRIPP, had an affair with Todd Palin that lead (sic) to her arrest March of 2010," claimed the anonymous e-mail.
Hmmm... "computer technologist"... I wonder with what "computer technology" she is skilled? Perhaps AdultFriendFinder???
| 550 |
prairiefire Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:37:15pm |
re: #549 freetoken
Hmmm... "computer technologist"... I wonder with what "computer technology" she is skilled? Perhaps AdultFriendFinder???
Web cam technoligist.
| 551 |
JAFO Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:44:03pm |
I hope this isn't true. I like to mock her for her pandering and senseless rhetoric, I don't want to see her publicly humiliated, and I always like to see the Enquirer with egg on their face.
| 552 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:46:55pm |
re: #539 prairiefire
Oh my law, Todd Palin with a "massuese"?[Link: www.nationalenquirer.com...]
Duh. I thought it you said Todd Palin was a masseusse at one time. My brain when in an entirely different direction of thought.
| 553 |
JAFO Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:47:21pm |
re: #552 Jadespring
Duh. I thought it you said Todd Palin was a masseusse at one time. My brain when in an entirely different direction of thought.
Awesome
| 554 |
Obdicut Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:47:25pm |
re: #551 mracb
It's pretty light on details. Probably nothing there.
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:48:30pm |
re: #551 mracb
I hope this isn't true. I like to mock her for her pandering and senseless rhetoric, I don't want to see her publicly humiliated, and I always like to see the Enquirer with egg on their face.
I wouldn't like to see the kids traumatized, and I would hate to see a long marriage wrecked by this sort of mess.
Also, I, personally, don't want to suffer through the media circus that would be a Palin divorce. It's a selfish reaction, I know.
| 556 |
lostlakehiker Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:49:53pm |
re: #87 Fozzie Bear
A world that truly contains strong elements of chance isn't really compatible with a worldview based on a highly active and responsive God, who has a plan.
What it is compatible with is a world in which the rain falls on the just and the unjust alike. This kind of world can seem for all the world like chance is at play, except way down the road when the plan unfolds.
What's more, our understanding of chance and determinism is muddled. Are the digits of pi random? No. They're each determined, one after the other, by calculation. Well, then, subject them to some statistical tests. As many as you like. They're random.
But they're not.
Now, was where the bullet went random? Probably. But to believe otherwise isn't philosophically preposterous.
| 557 |
William Barnett-Lewis Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:53:37pm |
re: #554 Obdicut
It's pretty light on details. Probably nothing there.
They got burned bad by the Carol Burnett lawsuit (along with other messes) and have been fairly careful since. If they published this they believe, correctly or not, that they can back it up in court.
I'd bet a small amount of money on it now.
As SFZ said, they are a rag & the worst of the bunch in many ways. But unlike some "news" agencies they have been forced to pay for mistakes and wish to avoid doing so again.
Make of that what you will.
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engineer cat Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:54:11pm |
"computer technologist"
hmmm, not familiar with this job title in the software engineer universe. however, the interwebs yields this summary of a "computer technologist" resume:
•Administered organization’s database, using database management system to organize and store data.
•Determined user requirements, sets up computer databases and tests and coordinates changes.
•Activities involved interaction with development and end-user personnel to determine application data access requirements, transaction rates, volume analysis, and other pertinent data required to develop and maintain integrated databases.
| 559 |
prairiefire Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:57:16pm |
re: #554 Obdicut
It's pretty light on details. Probably nothing there.
An anonymous , paid source. I say "paid" because I think the mag pays $500 to just about anybody.
| 560 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:57:21pm |
re: #555 SanFranciscoZionist
I wouldn't like to see the kids traumatized, and I would hate to see a long marriage wrecked by this sort of mess.
Also, I, personally, don't want to suffer through the media circus that would be a Palin divorce. It's a selfish reaction, I know.
I get the feeling that even if it's true they wouldn't divorce anyways. Would have to be real, real bad. Totally speculative and based on a couple of clips from her tv show but I think they're not really 'close' right now anyways.
And even if that's true I don't think it's a huge deal anyways. Wouldn't be the first marriage or long married couple that stays together on the outside for reasons other then totally loving each other.
| 561 |
Obdicut Thu, Jan 20, 2011 8:57:57pm |
re: #557 wlewisiii
They've couched it all as 'rumors are swirling', not "We know".
Anyway, I'm going to bed. Have a good night, all.
| 562 |
lostlakehiker Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:01:19pm |
re: #452 Gus 802
So let's see. A healthy diet is actually a way of taking personal responsibility for oneself. I thought that was a conservative value. It also lowers health cares costs and reduces government spending on medical expenditures for the uninsured.
So it is. Republicans should be holding parades in honor of Michelle Obama's idea on this point. She's right. It's that simple. Get behind it.
| 563 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:07:47pm |
This is interesting.
Two economists tracked extensive health and population data between 1996 and 2005, a period in which 1,569 supercentres — which sell groceries along with household products — opened across the U.S.
Of Walmart's 323 stores in Canada, 119 are supercentres.
The researchers found that one new Walmart supercentre per 100,000 residents meant an average weight gain of 1.5 pounds per person sometime over a 10-year period dating from the store's opening. It also boosted the obesity rate by 2.3 percentage points, meaning that for every 100 people, two who weren't obese ended up in that category after a superstore opened.
"I think the most obvious story is that Walmart lowers the price of foods and a lot of the foods it has big price advantages on are the processed, inner-aisle types of food that aren't that good for you," said Charles Courtemanche, an assistant professor of economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
"It's not just about Walmart underselling the competitor. It's about the competitors cutting their prices in response to competition from Walmart. Someone might never step foot in a Walmart, but they still might pay less for their food."
Women, low-income families and people living in less densely populated areas are those most likely to put on weight after the arrival of a supercentre, according to Courtemanche and his co-author, Art Carden at Rhodes College.
Read more: [Link: www.montrealgazette.com...]
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:08:24pm |
re: #555 SanFranciscoZionist
I wouldn't like to see the kids traumatized, and I would hate to see a long marriage wrecked by this sort of mess.
Also, I, personally, don't want to suffer through the media circus that would be a Palin divorce. It's a selfish reaction, I know.
It's probably not true. Anyways. I don't care what the Palins, Clintons or Kenedy's do with their genitals. None of my business.
| 565 |
Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:08:27pm |
re: #560 Jadespring
I get the feeling that even if it's true they wouldn't divorce anyways. Would have to be real, real bad. Totally speculative and based on a couple of clips from her tv show but I think they're not really 'close' right now anyways.
And even if that's true I don't think it's a huge deal anyways. Wouldn't be the first marriage or long married couple that stays together on the outside for reasons other then totally loving each other.
Given Sarah's schedule these days, she could hardly help being less close to her husband than in the recent past. But he's worked in the oil field in the past and that kept him away from her for extended periods. Whatever else is true, Todd and Sarah Palin have a marriage that's survivable against physical separation.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:12:02pm |
re: #563 Jadespring
This is interesting.
Read more: [Link: www.montrealgazette.com...]
It should also be noted, though, that Wal-Marts also sell fresh foods whose absence in the inner city is often decried in the "food deserts" concept. Indeed, Wal-Mark used to fact that they sell fresh produce to help convince the Chicago city council to allow them to open stores within the city limits. So, an effective argument can be made the other way too.
| 567 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:13:02pm |
re: #563 Jadespring
The researchers found that one new Walmart supercentre per 100,000 residents meant an average weight gain of 1.5 pounds per person sometime over a 10-year period dating from the store's opening. It also boosted the obesity rate by 2.3 percentage points, meaning that for every 100 people, two who weren't obese ended up in that category after a superstore opened.
I'm not buying it. Too many variables. How does that compare with non-walmart areas? People are getting fat in China and Europe too but it's not walmart. It's not even Mcdonalds. I'm pretty convinced it's just chemical laden processed food. It doesn't matter where they actually purchase the crap.
| 568 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:15:49pm |
re: #566 Dark_Falcon
It should also be noted, though, that Wal-Marts also sell fresh foods whose absence in the inner city is often decried in the "food deserts" concept. Indeed, Wal-Mark used to fact that they sell fresh produce to help convince the Chicago city council to allow them to open stores within the city limits. So, an effective argument can be made the other way too.
I not sure what argument your suggesting is being made in the first place.
All I see from this particular study is a correlation being made. According to the authors it's unclear exactly what has caused this or the specific mechinism involved. They make some speculations but that's it.
| 569 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:18:25pm |
re: #567 Killgore Trout
I'm not buying it. Too many variables. How does that compare with non-walmart areas? People are getting fat in China and Europe too but it's not walmart. It's not even Mcdonalds. I'm pretty convinced it's just chemical laden processed food. It doesn't matter where they actually purchase the crap.
Exactly
How many meals nowadays are made "from scratch"?
Buy a jar of Prego,, a box of "pasta" and in 15 minutes ,, DINNER!
Look at the frozen food sections in the supermarkets. Dozens of varieties of 'complete dinners"
| 570 |
Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:20:03pm |
re: #567 Killgore Trout
It's also the sheer VOLUME of what people eat. Doesn't matter where the food comes from.
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:20:06pm |
re: #567 Killgore Trout
I'm not buying it. Too many variables. How does that compare with non-walmart areas? People are getting fat in China and Europe too but it's not walmart. It's not even Mcdonalds. I'm pretty convinced it's just chemical laden processed food. It doesn't matter where they actually purchase the crap.
Well I would check out the actual study before completely discounting it. All this is is a news article about it. The authors said they controlled for a whole number of variables but didn't go into detail.
They also said this doesn't mean leap to "It's Walmarts fault or Walmart is to blame'.
And I agree with the processed food angle and one of the suggestions seems to be that places like Walmart provide cheaper and more access to such foods making it more likely that people will buy them. They also suggest other factors could be involved.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:20:49pm |
re: #568 Jadespring
I not sure what argument your suggesting is being made in the first place.
All I see from this particular study is a correlation being made. According to the authors it's unclear exactly what has caused this or the specific mechinism involved. They make some speculations but that's it.
I'm suggesting that by selling selling fresh food where it might otherwise be unavailable, an argument could be made that Wal-Mart actually reduces obesity. I'm saying that the facts cut both ways.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:22:43pm |
I dunno.
Blaming WalMart for obesity is almost as weird an idea as blaming Michelle Obama for increased pedestrian deaths.
Just doesn't seem to me there's any there there.
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:23:08pm |
re: #567 Killgore Trout
I'm not buying it. Too many variables. How does that compare with non-walmart areas? People are getting fat in China and Europe too but it's not walmart. It's not even Mcdonalds. I'm pretty convinced it's just chemical laden processed food. It doesn't matter where they actually purchase the crap.
The link goes on:
"I think the most obvious story is that Walmart lowers the price of foods and a lot of the foods it has big price advantages on are the processed, inner-aisle types of food that aren't that good for you," said Charles Courtemanche, an assistant professor of economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
"It's not just about Walmart underselling the competitor. It's about the competitors cutting their prices in response to competition from Walmart. Someone might never step foot in a Walmart, but they still might pay less for their food."
So, given the correlation they are now trying to come up with hypotheses to explain it.
The lowering of food price is an interesting idea and certainly is congruent with the American experience overall of having more calories/household.
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Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:23:19pm |
re: #572 Dark_Falcon
Nonsense, don't you know that Wallmart is EVIL?
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:23:19pm |
re: #570 Floral Giraffe
It's also the sheer VOLUME of what people eat. Doesn't matter where the food comes from.
You mean, when you go to an All You Can Eat buffet, you're not supposed to eat All You Can Eat !?!?!?
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:24:11pm |
re: #574 freetoken
The link goes on:
So, given the correlation they are now trying to come up with hypotheses to explain it.
The lowering of food price is an interesting idea and certainly is congruent with the American experience overall of having more calories/household.
It seems to me lowering the price of food so that more people can afford to buy food is a pretty good idea.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:24:47pm |
re: #576 sattv4u2
You mean, when you go to an All You Can Eat buffet, you're not supposed to eat All You Can Eat !?!?!?
Abusing the privilege of buffet!
For shame.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:25:04pm |
re: #575 Floral Giraffe
Nonsense, don't you know that Wallmart is EVIL?
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Not sure about Wal Mart in general,,, but there's a greeter at my local one that I believe was in the SS (miserable ole bastard!)!!
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:25:09pm |
re: #572 Dark_Falcon
I'm suggesting that by selling selling fresh food where it might otherwise be unavailable, an argument could be made that Wal-Mart actually reduces obesity. I'm saying that the facts cut both ways.
I don't see the argument being made that Wal-Mart increases obesity either only that there is something going related to weight gain when it comes into a locale. To me it has more to do with peoples relation to 'food' and buying food then it does with Walmart.
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:25:50pm |
re: #577 reine.de.tout
It seems to me lowering the price of food so that more people can afford to buy food is a pretty good idea.
Given our programmed (via evolution) ability to store energy what increased food availability has done in industrialized countries, where people already have what is biologically necessary, has definitely led to obesity.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:26:35pm |
re: #475 albusteve
don't sweat it...all kinds of people shop there, but ridiculing a certain class is fun these days
I shop at walmart! Only place around I could get a bike rack at 1am
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:27:37pm |
re: #578 reine.de.tout
Abusing the privilege of buffet!
For shame.
Ever see the comic John Pinnetts bit about the Buffet?
CLASSIC!
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:28:09pm |
re: #581 freetoken
Given our programmed (via evolution) ability to store energy what increased food availability has done in industrialized countries, where people already have what is biologically necessary, has definitely led to obesity.
Look - we talk a lot here about the poor, and the obligation we have to help them get what they need.
So . . . WalMart offers low prices, including lower prices on food. And we diss them for it? It makes no sense to me - here we have a store that has made a lot of things affordable for lots of people who could not afford them before, and everybody's pissed off about it. It just makes no sense to me.
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:28:36pm |
re: #574 freetoken
"I think the most obvious story is that Walmart lowers the price of foods and a lot of the foods it has big price advantages on are the processed, inner-aisle types of food that aren't that good for you," said Charles Courtemanche, an assistant professor of economics at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
That's the real kicker. Can you ever recall seeing a 50% off coupon for dried beans or fresh turnips or potatoes? I'm more thrifty than most people but coupons are a scam to get you to buy$2 worth of ingredients for $5.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:29:35pm |
re: #585 Killgore Trout
That's the real kicker. Can you ever recall seeing a 50% off coupon for dried beans or fresh turnips or potatoes? I'm more thrifty than most people but coupons are a scam to get you to buy$2 worth of ingredients for $5.
LOL.
So very true.
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:30:49pm |
re: #584 reine.de.tout
So . . . WalMart offers low prices, including lower prices on food. And we diss them for it?
I'm not really dissing WalMart, and neither are the researchers:
While the most obvious explanation is that cheaper food leads to more eating, Courtemanche said further research is needed to determine the exact connection between Walmart supercentres and obesity. It could be a combination of diet and exercise, he said, noting that their previous research has shown Walmart's product offerings influence leisure activities — with people buying and watching more DVDs, for instance, after a Walmart moves into town and offers them cheaply.
It's also possible that prices drop more steeply on processed foods than they do on fresh fruit and vegetables after Walmart's arrival, he suggested. Previous research has estimated that Walmart causes prices to drop by between eight and 27 per cent across the board, he said.
"We don't want people to look at this and immediately say Walmart is evil. We want people to realize this is one of many things that are going on, and maybe some are good and some are bad," he said. "Certainly our results should not be taken as, 'Ban all Walmarts.' It's part of a very broad debate."
It's a problem endemic to industrialized society worldwide now. A decrease in human physical effort per day combined with greater efficiency in producing high caloric foods is leading to increases in problems like obesity and diabetes.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:30:51pm |
re: #584 reine.de.tout
Look - we talk a lot here about the poor, and the obligation we have to help them get what they need.
So . . . WalMart offers low prices, including lower prices on food. And we diss them for it? It makes no sense to me - here we have a store that has made a lot of things affordable for lots of people who could not afford them before, and everybody's pissed off about it. It just makes no sense to me.
Apparently as a liberal I'm supposed to be all wound up about walmart, I'm totally not :D they've saved my ass more than once
I don't like their union busting tactics, but that's America
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:31:06pm |
re: #582 WindUpBird
I shop at walmart! Only place around I could get a bike rack at 1am
WUB, do I even want to know where the skyline is on this one?
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:31:44pm |
re: #589 Dark_Falcon
WUB, do I even want to know where the skyline is on this one?
We were about to leave for burning man and my bike rack did not fit my volvo *shrug* so I ran to walmart and got a different one, story over ;-)
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:32:06pm |
Walmart just makes sugars and fats more affordable to society. Walmart isn't unique in that, they're just better at business than other companies.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:32:07pm |
re: #582 WindUpBird
I shop at walmart! Only place around I could get a bike rack at 1am
Perfectly normal
1st thing I always think about at 1 a.m. is bike racks!!
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:32:39pm |
re: #585 Killgore Trout
That's the real kicker. Can you ever recall seeing a 50% off coupon for dried beans or fresh turnips or potatoes? I'm more thrifty than most people but coupons are a scam to get you to buy$2 worth of ingredients for $5.
No, but I sometimes coupons for oranges or apples. And I end up paying more because I don't really know how to cook.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:33:02pm |
re: #592 sattv4u2
Perfectly normal
1st thing I always think about at 1 a.m. is bike racks!!
when you've been packing a car for 8 hours, are already four hours later getting out, and the last thing you do is install the bike rack and then learn that the clips are incompatible with the hatch...
walmart looks pretty good *_*
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:33:58pm |
re: #594 WindUpBird
when you've been packing a car for 8 hours, are already four hours later getting out, and the last thing you do is install the bike rack and then learn that the clips are incompatible with the hatch...
walmart looks pretty good *_*
OR ,,, you could plan better!!!
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:34:10pm |
re: #592 sattv4u2
Perfectly normal
1st thing I always think about at 1 a.m. is bike racks!!
also useful: driving through a desolate area of california in the middle of the night on a 14 hour drive back from a con, having one of your wiper blades shear off, and thanking the living Christ there's an all night walmart there to sell you rain-x and blades *_*
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:34:41pm |
re: #595 sattv4u2
OR ,,, you could plan better!!!
I did plan better! The shit that was supposed to be in the box was not in the box :P
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:34:43pm |
re: #577 reine.de.tout
It seems to me lowering the price of food so that more people can afford to buy food is a pretty good idea.
On principle yes. I've found though because I've actually done the price checking for a couple business plans, that in the case of a large store like Walmart there isn't a huge difference between it and other stores prices with fresh food. Produce and other staple foods are quite comparable and not very different. Most meats aren't that much cheaper either. The processed stuff is way, way cheaper though, especially with Walmart's own brand. The same frozen dinner, pizza and chips cost way less at a Wal-mart then at the other stores sometimes to the tune of a couple of dollars. Things like processed cheeses are dirt cheap compared to other stores. I've seen cheese slices for instance on for two bucks (compared to three or four) and the bin is pretty much empty.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:35:52pm |
re: #587 freetoken
I'm not really dissing WalMart, and neither are the researchers:
It's a problem endemic to industrialized society worldwide now. A decrease in human physical effort per day combined with greater efficiency in producing high caloric foods is leading to increases in problems like obesity and diabetes.
Even when people get sufficient physical activity - people are eating way too much food. People have started thinking that a portion of food they get in a restaurant order is a normal portion of food - and they serve themselves at home similar portion sizes.
A restaurant dinner is enough food for me for 2 or sometimes even 3 meals. It's amazing how much food they serve - and people will eat every bit of it. And go home and fix dinner later with similar size portions.
Portion size is as big a part of the problem as inactivity and high-calorie foods.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:36:09pm |
re: #590 WindUpBird
We were about to leave for burning man and my bike rack did not fit my volvo *shrug* so I ran to walmart and got a different one, story over ;-)
Cool. Glad to see you're as full of fun and devoid of "ELEVENTY!!1" as always.
And I guess that my biggest objection to this study. Not the research itself, but the way it'll be used to attack Wal-Mart. The context will be stripped from it and the worst parts of the left will shout "Wal-Mart is making us all fat! WE TOLD YOU, THEY'RE EVIL!!1". I don't mind research but the way it gets used for "ELEVENTY!!1" purposes angers me.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:36:39pm |
re: #599 reine.de.tout
Even when people get sufficient physical activity - people are eating way too much food. People have started thinking that a portion of food they get in a restaurant order is a normal portion of food - and they serve themselves at home similar portion sizes.
A restaurant dinner is enough food for me for 2 or sometimes even 3 meals. It's amazing how much food they serve - and people will eat every bit of it. And go home and fix dinner later with similar size portions.
Portion size is as big a part of the problem as inactivity and high-calorie foods.
I agree with this
I eat too much at restaurants, but I only eat at a restauarnt like twice or three times a month
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:37:30pm |
re: #600 Dark_Falcon
Cool. Glad to see you're as full of fun and devoid of "ELEVENTY!!1" as always.
And I guess that my biggest objection to this study. Not the research itself, but the way it'll be used to attack Wal-Mart. The context will be stripped from it and the worst parts of the left will shout "Wal-Mart is making us all fat! WE TOLD YOU, THEY'RE EVIL!!1". I don't mind research but the way it gets used for "ELEVENTY!!1" purposes angers me.
yeeah, i got no dog in the walmart fight, it's just like a larger box store, we have box stores, they're a thing America has
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:38:16pm |
re: #582 WindUpBird
I shop at walmart! Only place around I could get a bike rack at 1am
I used to have a Target near the house. That was nice. I enjoyed the Target greatly.
It left. The building is empty. They say a Safeway is coming. I'll believe it when I see it.
The Target relocated to not-too-far away, but now I would have to take the bus, as opposed to just wandering over.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:38:20pm |
re: #600 Dark_Falcon
it irritates me that they censor music, but then again, anyone buying a ton of music at walmart probably doens't give a shit anyway :D
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:38:51pm |
re: #603 SanFranciscoZionist
I used to have a Target near the house. That was nice. I enjoyed the Target greatly.
It left. The building is empty. They say a Safeway is coming. I'll believe it when I see it.
The Target relocated to not-too-far away, but now I would have to take the bus, as opposed to just wandering over.
We have a Target almost within walking distance from me, THAT'S where I shop, it's full of zany cool shit for cheap
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:40:49pm |
re: #596 WindUpBird
also useful: driving through a desolate area of california in the middle of the night on a 14 hour drive back from a con, having one of your wiper blades shear off, and thanking the living Christ there's an all night walmart there to sell you rain-x and blades *_*
When we visited my in-laws in Louisiana, they were basically living at their local Wal-Mart. Not only did it sell everything, but it had air conditioning.
I've only been to a local one once, since the local one is not all that 'local'.
I prefer Target, for a lot of reasons.
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:41:09pm |
re: #599 reine.de.tout
Even when people get sufficient physical activity - people are eating way too much food. People have started thinking that a portion of food they get in a restaurant order is a normal portion of food - and they serve themselves at home similar portion sizes.
Once I was out to dinner with a Japanese couple (here in the US) - it was one of those chains that serve semi-upscale American-Mexican cuisines - and when the server brought the plates the Japanese woman mentioned the "アメリカン人 サイズ" (American size) of the portion.
The obsession in this country with restaurant meals to be over 1000 calories per meals is quite a demonstration of "wealth" and foreigners can spot it right away.
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:41:28pm |
re: #598 Jadespring
On principle yes. I've found though because I've actually done the price checking for a couple business plans, that in the case of a large store like Walmart there isn't a huge difference between it and other stores prices with fresh food. Produce and other staple foods are quite comparable and not very different. Most meats aren't that much cheaper either. The processed stuff is way, way cheaper though, especially with Walmart's own brand. The same frozen dinner, pizza and chips cost way less at a Wal-mart then at the other stores sometimes to the tune of a couple of dollars. Things like processed cheeses are dirt cheap compared to other stores. I've seen cheese slices for instance on for two bucks (compared to three or four) and the bin is pretty much empty.
Trader Joe's--awesome prices on some stuff as compared to the bigger grocery chains.
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:42:42pm |
re: #599 reine.de.tout
Even when people get sufficient physical activity - people are eating way too much food. People have started thinking that a portion of food they get in a restaurant order is a normal portion of food - and they serve themselves at home similar portion sizes.
A restaurant dinner is enough food for me for 2 or sometimes even 3 meals. It's amazing how much food they serve - and people will eat every bit of it. And go home and fix dinner later with similar size portions.
Portion size is as big a part of the problem as inactivity and high-calorie foods.
Some friends of mine read a book about this phenomenon, and they're currently experimenting with using smaller plates, which is supposed to help break you of this.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:43:01pm |
re: #604 WindUpBird
it irritates me that they censor music, but then again, anyone buying a ton of music at walmart probably doens't give a shit anyway :D
It's part of the whole "family friendly" image they try to cultivate.
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:44:29pm |
re: #593 Dark_Falcon
And I end up paying more because I don't really know how to cook.
Bingo. That's a big part of the issue. Nothing personal because it's a societal thing. Fresh and less processed food is great but if people don't know what to do with it or think it's too much work or whatever then the tendency is to go for the processed stuff.
It's also something that runs across all income levels.
For instance I've talked to people about our local farmers market and why or why not use it. One of the things that's come up as a reason why people don't tend to buy from these places isn't that they don't know that it's good food and better for them it's because they don't know how to deal with it and in at least two cases I've come across they're actually scared of fresh produce.
This is one of the reasons that in my area community kitchens are starting up in most towns as part of initiatives related to the development of a more localized economy and the support of farming community.
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Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:46:20pm |
re: #608 SanFranciscoZionist
Their premade pizzas are awesome. Not high fat, or high calorie!
Mmm Mushroom, garlic pizza!
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:46:27pm |
re: #608 SanFranciscoZionist
Trader Joe's--awesome prices on some stuff as compared to the bigger grocery chains.
I love me a TJs
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goddamnedfrank Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:47:14pm |
re: #609 SanFranciscoZionist
Some friends of mine read a book about this phenomenon, and they're currently experimenting with using smaller plates, which is supposed to help break you of this.
Average plate size has actually increased over the years dramatically. I read an article about this awhile ago where the writer researched this because she had to remodel the kitchen in the old home she had just bought because none of the plates she had gotten as wedding gifts would fit in the original cabinets. People do judge the amount of food they're eating by how much of the plate sizes is covered, as plates increased so did portions.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:47:32pm |
re: #611 Jadespring
Didn't I kinda like say that here !?!?!
Exactly
How many meals nowadays are made "from scratch"?
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
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Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:48:29pm |
re: #614 goddamnedfrank
It's also a Weight Watchers concern.
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:48:30pm |
re: #608 SanFranciscoZionist
I've had a love/hate relationship with Trader Joe's for several decades now. A good place to shop for things like raw nuts, etc. However, their checkout system has always been ass-backwards, and the store layouts/parking lots (at least here in San Diego) have tended to be disasters.
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Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:50:25pm |
re: #617 freetoken
And you have to compare prices.
For the most part, TJ's is a lot cheaper, but then they NAIL you on one item.
You do have to know how to shop, and your prices, or not care!
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:50:30pm |
re: #609 SanFranciscoZionist
Some friends of mine read a book about this phenomenon, and they're currently experimenting with using smaller plates, which is supposed to help break you of this.
I'm not sure if smaller plates would work. It's not really about portion size of the meal in itself but we have a fucked up perception of the make up of a meal. Our concept of "main course" and "side course is inverted. A big portion of greasy salty meat dish and a few bites if veg on the side is a bad idea. Not healthy and very expensive. Nobody should eat 16 ounces of steak or pot roast in one sitting that's insanity. Load up on nice fresh veg and make meat the savory side dish.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:50:48pm |
as for me, I think it's pretty classless to post a bunch of fat people at a certain store then mock both of them....why don't people mind their own fucking business?...you perfect St Person?
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:51:38pm |
re: #620 albusteve
as for me, I think it's pretty classless to post a bunch of fat people at a certain store then mock both of them...why don't people mind their own fucking business?...you perfect St Person?
{burp},, huh !?!?
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:52:08pm |
re: #605 WindUpBird
We have a Target almost within walking distance from me, THAT'S where I shop, it's full of zany cool shit for cheap
Oh, yes indeed. When I want something cute, it's Target.
re: #606 SanFranciscoZionist
When we visited my in-laws in Louisiana, they were basically living at their local Wal-Mart. Not only did it sell everything, but it had air conditioning.
I've only been to a local one once, since the local one is not all that 'local'.
I prefer Target, for a lot of reasons.
For one thing, there are no people of WalMart there.
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Henchman Ghazi-808 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:52:31pm |
re: #620 albusteve
...you perfect St Person?
Why yes, yes I am. I move pretty cat like for a big man, Luther Vandrossian-like, just call me Big Smoooooth.
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:52:53pm |
re: #619 Killgore Trout
I'm not sure if smaller plates would work. It's not really about portion size of the meal in itself but we have a fucked up perception of the make up of a meal.
I suppose now you're going to try and convince me that the bowl of Haagen Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip ice cream I just had doesn't count as supper?
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Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:54:30pm |
re: #624 freetoken
It could be supper, if you didn't have anything else.
Not particularly nutritious, but not evil either.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:55:09pm |
re: #619 Killgore Trout
I'm not sure if smaller plates would work. It's not really about portion size of the meal in itself but we have a fucked up perception of the make up of a meal. Our concept of "main course" and "side course is inverted. A big portion of greasy salty meat dish and a few bites if veg on the side is a bad idea. Not healthy and very expensive. Nobody should eat 16 ounces of steak or pot roast in one sitting that's insanity. Load up on nice fresh veg and make meat the savory side dish.
Smaller plates can indeed help.
But you are correct on the other stuff - A large chicken breast is enough "meat" for me for 2 or 3 days, depending. The rest of the meal is veggies or fruit, and salad with zero dressing (I like the taste of the salad itself)
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Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:55:53pm |
re: #620 albusteve
as for me, I think it's pretty classless to post a bunch of fat people at a certain store then mock both of them...why don't people mind their own fucking business?...you perfect St Person?
There's a lot of love for Trader Joe's on this thread. I shop there too but I could pull the same gimmick with the self important yuppie octomom assholes who let their precious spawn rub snot all over the store. Don't take it so seriously.
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:55:55pm |
re: #599 reine.de.tout
Even when people get sufficient physical activity - people are eating way too much food. People have started thinking that a portion of food they get in a restaurant order is a normal portion of food - and they serve themselves at home similar portion sizes.
A restaurant dinner is enough food for me for 2 or sometimes even 3 meals. It's amazing how much food they serve - and people will eat every bit of it. And go home and fix dinner later with similar size portions.
Portion size is as big a part of the problem as inactivity and high-calorie foods.
It's has changed somewhat here since this happened but about ten years ago my sister and I took a trip to Florida. We went to a restaurant and ordered a couple of appetizers and two meals. When the appy's came we were absolutely blown away. They were massive. I ordered deep fried cheese sticks. Usually when I ordered them in a restaurant here you'd get half a dozen. This plate was piled up with them, 18 of them. It was nuts. Then when the dinners came they were on these huge plates mounded with food. My sister and I just sat there and laughed at the craziness of all of this food. We figured there were three to four meals worth of food.
We couldn't take much away because we were traveling so about 3/4 of it ended up in the garbage. After that we would just order one meal and split it to the annoyance of the servers. We never were hungry.
Since then I've seen portion sizes in restaurants slowly increase here but never to the level that we found on that trip. Now when I go out I always know that I'm paying for two meals rather then one. I barely ever come home without lunch or dinner for the next day.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:56:05pm |
re: #624 freetoken
I suppose now you're going to try and convince me that the bowl of Haagen Dazs Chocolate Chocolate Chip ice cream I just had doesn't count as supper?
Hm.
You should try low-fat, no sugar-added Menchies frozen yogurt instead.
YUMMY.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:57:05pm |
re: #628 Jadespring
It's has changed somewhat here since this happened but about ten years ago my sister and I took a trip to Florida. We went to a restaurant and ordered a couple of appetizers and two meals. When the appy's came we were absolutely blown away. They were massive. I ordered deep fried cheese sticks. Usually when I ordered them in a restaurant here you'd get half a dozen. This plate was piled up with them, 18 of them. It was nuts. Then when the dinners came they were on these huge plates mounded with food. My sister and I just sat there and laughed at the craziness of all of this food. We figured there were three to four meals worth of food.
We couldn't take much away because we were traveling so about 3/4 of it ended up in the garbage. After that we would just order one meal and split it to the annoyance of the servers. We never were hungry.
Since then I've seen portion sizes in restaurants slowly increase here but never to the level that we found on that trip. Now when I go out I always know that I'm paying for two meals rather then one. I barely ever come home without lunch or dinner for the next day.
I'll often just order an appetizer and soup or salad, instead of a full meal. It's just way too much.
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albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:57:34pm |
re: #627 Killgore Trout
There's a lot of love for Trader Joe's on this thread. I shop there too but I could pull the same gimmick with the self important yuppie octomom assholes who let their precious spawn rub snot all over the store. Don't take it so seriously.
haha!...you're right
just seems rude to me
| 632 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:57:51pm |
re: #627 Killgore Trout
There's a lot of love for Trader Joe's on this thread. I shop there too but I could pull the same gimmick with the self important yuppie octomom assholes who let their precious spawn rub snot all over the store. Don't take it so seriously.
Same with Whole Foods ,, (except WF isn't "cheap")
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:58:48pm |
re: #629 reine.de.tout
I'm losing weight, btw.
I eat the real stuff (like Haagen Dazs, when it's on sale) because it's still made from just a few ingredients. Such as actual milk and ice cream, and the older flavors still use sugar as opposed to HF corn syrup.
re: #625 Floral Giraffe
Just the ice cream. Later I'll have some tuna, and probably an orange and/or some almonds.
| 635 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:59:09pm |
re: #627 Killgore Trout
There's a lot of love for Trader Joe's on this thread. I shop there too but I could pull the same gimmick with the self important yuppie octomom assholes who let their precious spawn rub snot all over the store. Don't take it so seriously.
My local TJs is just pure chaos. As someone said, they have never really gotten the knack of where to put lines for the checkers. But people are generally very charming.
Now, if you want to get some pictures of the truly, deeply, pretentious, try Andronico's. I ended up shopping there for a couple of weeks in college, when the local Safeway workers went on strike. It was pretty fun--all of us who were there because we wouldn't cross the picket line could spot one another, usually because we were going into shock over the price of orange juice.
Thank God, the talks resumed.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 9:59:45pm |
re: #620 albusteve
as for me, I think it's pretty classless to post a bunch of fat people at a certain store then mock both of them...why don't people mind their own fucking business?...you perfect St Person?
I agree it's completely classless.
But Steve, the people of WalMart are not really necessarily fat, they're just strange.
But it's a vice, I admit it.
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Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:00:36pm |
re: #627 Killgore Trout
There's a lot of love for Trader Joe's on this thread. I shop there too but I could pull the same gimmick with the self important yuppie octomom assholes who let their precious spawn rub snot all over the store. Don't take it so seriously.
Point taken. My father likes the place though, and he defended them when his local store was picketed for carrying products from Israel. He gave the local moonbats a talking to and they were not able to answer effectively. A very wise man, my father.
| 638 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:00:45pm |
re: #636 reine.de.tout
I agree it's completely classless.
But Steve, the people of WalMart are not really necessarily fat, they're just strange.
But it's a vice, I admit it.
They're just to short for their weight!!!
((some of them should be 8 feet tall!!)
| 639 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:01:10pm |
re: #632 sattv4u2
Same with Whole Foods ,, (except WF isn't "cheap")
What a bunch of assholes. I went into whole foods a while back and they were selling Dandelion leaves for $8 a bunch. Lol@trustafarians
| 640 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:01:14pm |
re: #636 reine.de.tout
I agree it's completely classless.
But Steve, the people of WalMart are not really necessarily fat, they're just strange.
But it's a vice, I admit it.
For example, this lady. She appears to be of a perfectly average height and weight. But...
| 641 |
albusteve Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:01:38pm |
re: #636 reine.de.tout
I agree it's completely classless.
But Steve, the people of WalMart are not really necessarily fat, they're just strange.
But it's a vice, I admit it.
well whatever they, they don't bother me none
| 642 |
reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:02:45pm |
re: #640 SanFranciscoZionist
For example, this lady. She appears to be of a perfectly average height and weight. But...
LOL.
Exactly!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:03:35pm |
re: #639 Killgore Trout
What a bunch of assholes. I went into whole foods a while back and they were selling Dandelion leaves for $8 a bunch. Lol@trustafarians
Holy Schnikies
I can remember walking the railroad tracks with my grandmother when I was a lad while she picked them
| 644 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:03:52pm |
re: #637 Dark_Falcon
Point taken. My father likes the place though, and he defended them when his local store was picketed for carrying products from Israel. He gave the local moonbats a talking to and they were not able to answer effectively. A very wise man, my father.
Also, TJ's has absolutely refused to knuckle under to people who've requested (sometimes very aggressively) they boycott Israeli products. One of our local stores even responded to demands they do so by creating a big display of their Israeli products with Israeli flags all over it.
Berkeley Bowl, an independent gourmet-ish grocery store in Berkeley has similarly refused to get rid of their Israeli products.
| 645 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:04:04pm |
re: #637 Dark_Falcon
Point taken. My father likes the place though, and he defended them when his local store was picketed for carrying products from Israel. He gave the local moonbats a talking to and they were not able to answer effectively. A very wise man, my father.
We appreciate your father's good work!
| 646 |
Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:04:56pm |
re: #640 SanFranciscoZionist
For example, this lady. She appears to be of a perfectly average height and weight. But...
Love the bunny slippers!
It's called "taste" and "pride in your appearance".
PS. It's not that hard...
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:04:59pm |
re: #615 sattv4u2
Didn't I kinda like say that here !?!?!
ExactlyHow many meals nowadays are made "from scratch"?
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
Yes you did. I missed it. :)
The chef that did the community kitchen demo I went to talked about it. She at varying times in her career taught home ec and was involved in trade programs for teens. She said she realized how bad it was getting when she had a class of about 40 and during the first theory session she was babbling on about this and that until one of the students stopped her to ask a question. "Ms X you keep talking about 'from scratch' what does that mean?" So she said okay how many of you have parents or grannies that have down a roast dinner on Sundays.' No hands went up. "Okay have you ever seen any of your parents cut up veggies and make something like soup." Still no hands. One kid "I thought soup only came from a can." Then quite astounded she asked "Okay have you or have you ever seen your parents boil and egg?" No hands went up. She had to literally start from 'scratch'.
Over the years they have had to adjust the program because more and more kids were coming in with practically nothing and no exposure to cooking except from boxes, cans or pouches.
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BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:05:23pm |
re: #638 sattv4u2
They're just to short for their weight!!!
((some of them should be 8 feet tall!!)
Like this person?
[Link: www.peopleofwalmart.com...]
| 649 |
freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:05:35pm |
BTW, if anyone is up for some doom and gloom, the following story from yesterday is sort of important in understanding just how bad this last recession was:
Record Low Housing Completions in 2010
The records go back to just after WWII.
The construction industry tanked like it never had before (since WWII).
Something like that takes time to heal.
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reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:07:30pm |
re: #646 Floral Giraffe
Love the bunny slippers!
It's called "taste" and "pride in your appearance".
PS. It's not that hard...
IF you have a mirror in your home . . .which I swear, some people can't possibly have.
| 651 |
Dancing along the light of day Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:10:20pm |
re: #650 reine.de.tout
IF you have a mirror in your home . . .which I swear, some people can't possibly have.
Oh, they have mirrors. They CHOOSE not to look in them.
Certainly from their backside perspective. It's nothing short of amazing, NO?
| 652 |
BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:10:31pm |
re: #649 freetoken
BTW, if anyone is up for some doom and gloom, the following story from yesterday is sort of important in understanding just how bad this last recession was:
Record Low Housing Completions in 2010
The records go back to just after WWII.
The construction industry tanked like it never had before (since WWII).
Something like that takes time to heal.
It's December...kinda expect this and the next couple months to be the low point every year. For instance, In Wisconsin where I'm at, the temperature will get to the negative teens tonight. Not a great time to start building a house.
| 653 |
Henchman Ghazi-808 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:10:48pm |
re: #649 freetoken
The construction industry tanked like it never had before (since WWII).Something like that takes time to heal.
The perception is that the industry is on the mend, but very slow and tedius. I've noticed design and bid work picking up in the high end in Hawaii but good times are not really around the corner. If anything, Hawaii weathered this recession better than it usually does, it typically gets hit more extreme than the rest of the mainland.
Other parts of the country are in a deep hole and it will be a long time before they're out.
| 654 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:11:09pm |
re: #646 Floral Giraffe
Love the bunny slippers!
It's called "taste" and "pride in your appearance".
PS. It's not that hard...
One suspects there might be a story going on behind that photo. A broken heel? Something.
| 655 |
Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:11:43pm |
re: #644 SanFranciscoZionist
Also, TJ's has absolutely refused to knuckle under to people who've requested (sometimes very aggressively) they boycott Israeli products. One of our local stores even responded to demands they do so by creating a big display of their Israeli products with Israeli flags all over it.
Berkeley Bowl, an independent gourmet-ish grocery store in Berkeley has similarly refused to get rid of their Israeli products.
Glad that both stores stood tall under pressure. The 'boycott' crowd seek to turn Israel into a pariah. Rejecting them is essential.
| 656 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:11:50pm |
re: #647 Jadespring
Yes you did. I missed it. :)
The chef that did the community kitchen demo I went to talked about it. She at varying times in her career taught home ec and was involved in trade programs for teens. She said she realized how bad it was getting when she had a class of about 40 and during the first theory session she was babbling on about this and that until one of the students stopped her to ask a question. "Ms X you keep talking about 'from scratch' what does that mean?" So she said okay how many of you have parents or grannies that have down a roast dinner on Sundays.' No hands went up. "Okay have you ever seen any of your parents cut up veggies and make something like soup." Still no hands. One kid "I thought soup only came from a can." Then quite astounded she asked "Okay have you or have you ever seen your parents boil and egg?" No hands went up. She had to literally start from 'scratch'.
Over the years they have had to adjust the program because more and more kids were coming in with practically nothing and no exposure to cooking except from boxes, cans or pouches.
I have to say, lots and lots of my students come from families that cook, and many of them are quite proud of their own kitchen skills.
| 657 |
reine.de.tout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:11:57pm |
re: #654 SanFranciscoZionist
One suspects there might be a story going on behind that photo. A broken heel? Something.
Just got home from work, feet hurt, took shoes off, put slippers on, kid needed school supplies RIGHT NOW MOM!!!!
At least, that's how it was for me.
| 658 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:12:17pm |
re: #648 BryanS
Like this person?
[Link: www.peopleofwalmart.com...]
Why did you do that to me!?!?!
:(
| 659 |
BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:12:40pm |
re: #652 BryanS
It's December...kinda expect this and the next couple months to be the low point every year. For instance, In Wisconsin where I'm at, the temperature will get to the negative teens tonight. Not a great time to start building a house.
ahhh..they were annual numbers. read stories today about "record low" housing starts in December and conflated that with your link.
Housing takes a long time to turn around--figure 20 year cycles from low to high.
| 661 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:13:03pm |
re: #639 Killgore Trout
What a bunch of assholes. I went into whole foods a while back and they were selling Dandelion leaves for $8 a bunch. Lol@trustafarians
How big was the bunch? I sell and will be selling dandelion greens for about 25 bucks a pound. Micro-green versions go for about 35 a pound.
Sounds awful I know. It's dandelions! But they're considered a 'specialty' and premium and as a grower who likes to eat as well if people and restaurants will pay that much for them I will gladly help them out. Dandelion green production is a labor intensive as any other salad production and it's tricky to get them at the precise time where they're the most edible. They get really bitter if you leave them too long so that means lots of successive seedings to ensure a constant supply.
| 662 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:13:38pm |
And on that note, I have to go work out the bugs in our new monitor wall
| 663 |
freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:14:30pm |
re: #653 BigPapa
Other parts of the country are in a deep hole and it will be a long time before they're out.
From California to Florida, all along the sunbelt, there is still a huge backlog of housing to be moved through the mortgage-default system.
I don't expect housing construction here in California to ever return to its peak of a few years back.
| 664 |
BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:15:30pm |
| 665 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:16:43pm |
re: #661 Jadespring
How big was the bunch? I sell and will be selling dandelion greens for about 25 bucks a pound. Micro-green versions go for about 35 a pound.
Sounds awful I know. It's dandelions! But they're considered a 'specialty' and premium and as a grower who likes to eat as well if people and restaurants will pay that much for them I will gladly help them out. Dandelion green production is a labor intensive as any other salad production and it's tricky to get them at the precise time where they're the most edible. They get really bitter if you leave them too long so that means lots of successive seedings to ensure a constant supply.
I'm only a few blocks away from the store and probably drove past over $1,000 worth of dandelions on the way to the store. I'm guilty too, I don't know how many time this fall I bought apples at the store only to remember that the trees across the street from me a filled with them. It happens.
| 666 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:17:40pm |
re: #664 BryanS
lol...fun pic, eh?
Yes ,, (if your idea of fun is having me kneeling in front of the Porcelain Alter losing my dinner!!)
| 667 |
BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:17:45pm |
re: #661 Jadespring
How big was the bunch? I sell and will be selling dandelion greens for about 25 bucks a pound. Micro-green versions go for about 35 a pound.
Sounds awful I know. It's dandelions! But they're considered a 'specialty' and premium and as a grower who likes to eat as well if people and restaurants will pay that much for them I will gladly help them out. Dandelion green production is a labor intensive as any other salad production and it's tricky to get them at the precise time where they're the most edible. They get really bitter if you leave them too long so that means lots of successive seedings to ensure a constant supply.
Just need to stop all weed control--plenty of dandelions to pick whenever you wish every summer.
| 668 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:18:08pm |
re: #656 SanFranciscoZionist
I have to say, lots and lots of my students come from families that cook, and many of them are quite proud of their own kitchen skills.
That's great. One of the projects I'm working on is working with kids and cooking. Mainly doing something with the stuff they grow in the school garden. Many do have families that cook and many don't. Regardless its awesome how excited and proud they get when they do make something. We made applesauce one day and one boy was over the moon when he actually peeled some apples really well. It was the first time he had ever done anything like that.
| 669 |
BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:19:21pm |
re: #666 sattv4u2
Yes ,, (if your idea of fun is having me kneeling in front of the Porcelain Alter losing my dinner!!)
heh...and what is your "monitor wall"? Some big cctv install?
| 670 |
freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:19:24pm |
re: #665 Killgore Trout
...I don't know how many time this fall I bought apples at the store only to remember that the trees across the street from me a filled with them.
Speaking of localvore fruiting, I checked out the neighborhood loquat trees - lots of green fruit just begging to be picked in about 3 months!
| 671 |
BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:20:28pm |
re: #663 freetoken
From California to Florida, all along the sunbelt, there is still a huge backlog of housing to be moved through the mortgage-default system.
I don't expect housing construction here in California to ever return to its peak of a few years back.
Banks do seem to have a rather large backlog of foreclosures to get through. I would expect foreclosure rates to continue to rise even through the point the market stabilizes.
| 672 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:20:28pm |
re: #665 Killgore Trout
I'm only a few blocks away from the store and probably drove past over $1,000 worth of dandelions on the way to the store. I'm guilty too, I don't know how many time this fall I bought apples at the store only to remember that the trees across the street from me a filled with them. It happens.
Most dandy greens you get at the store are not the same as the ones in the lawn. There's specific varieties grown for the greens markets.
Doesn't mean the lawn ones aren't edible. I eat them all the time in the spring. It's free! :)
| 673 |
Henchman Ghazi-808 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:21:18pm |
re: #663 freetoken
From California to Florida, all along the sunbelt, there is still a huge backlog of housing to be moved through the mortgage-default system.
I don't expect housing construction here in California to ever return to its peak of a few years back.
That's exactly why builders don't want too much inventory, too much dead wood dragging the market down. Banks don't want to finance new construction till they get rid of all their foreclosures.
It's funny how the effects of the real world still affect the high end: there are some luxury developments slated in Hawaii that are permitted, graded, and have infrastructure. The developer has already paid for the land and would rather wait for the market to come back than try to dump them because the banks are holding the notes. They are in no rush to build until there's some pent up demand to drive prices up.
So yeah, the golden years from the early 90's through '07 will be the high point for some time.
| 674 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:23:57pm |
re: #672 Jadespring
Most dandy greens you get at the store are not the same as the ones in the lawn. There's specific varieties grown for the greens markets.
Doesn't mean the lawn ones aren't edible. I eat them all the time in the spring. It's free! :)
Nasturtium leaves are my foraging fave for salads.
| 675 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:25:00pm |
re: #667 BryanS
Just need to stop all weed control--plenty of dandelions to pick whenever you wish every summer.
Growing them on purpose for a market is different then just picking wild ones. For one it takes way to long to do that. In the wild they aren't all at the right stage (baby) at the same time, they're a different variety and they go really bitter quickly. If you want to make money from it you pretty much just grow them like you would a lettuce or spinach crop.
| 676 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:26:21pm |
re: #674 SanFranciscoZionist
Nasturtium leaves are my foraging fave for salads.
Yeah they're yummy. I'm going to be growing those for restaurant this year too. Mostly the flowers though. Them and pansies.
| 677 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:26:27pm |
re: #669 BryanS
heh...and what is your "monitor wall"? Some big cctv install?
Six 60 inch monitors, each able to be segmented into up to 30 different images
We're a satellite tv teleport
[Link: satellite-teleport.atrexx.com...]
[Link: www.level3.com...]
| 678 |
freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:27:55pm |
re: #674 SanFranciscoZionist
Nasturtium leaves are my foraging fave for salads.
It looks like Littlegreenfootballs attracts a number of foragers...
| 679 |
SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:28:42pm |
re: #676 Jadespring
Yeah they're yummy. I'm going to be growing those for restaurant this year too. Mostly the flowers though. Them and pansies.
The flowers don't taste like much to me, although they're pretty.
The leaves are nice and peppery.
| 680 |
BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:30:35pm |
re: #677 sattv4u2
Six 60 inch monitors, each able to be segmented into up to 30 different images
[Video]We're a satellite tv teleport
[Link: satellite-teleport.atrexx.com...][Link: www.level3.com...]
Cool...so level 3 is in my town, if i got fiber into their building, I can buy content from them (well, transported by them)?
| 681 |
Dark_Falcon Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:31:11pm |
This one goes in the "Uh oh!" file:
Tunisia's Islamists eye place in politics
Some worry that radicalism may now take root in this westward-looking nation
By ELAINE GANLEY
The Associated Press
updated 2 hours 43 minutes ago 2011-01-21T01:26:57* Share
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* -TUNIS, Tunisia — For decades, Tunisians espousing political Islam were banned, jailed and forced underground by their country's autocratic regime.
Now they are seeking a place in government — raising fears that Islamic radicalism might take root in Tunisia, long seen by the West as a bulwark against terrorism.
With the promise that democracy will replace dictatorship, members of the outlawed Ennahdha party have taken to the streets, joining daily protests aimed at banishing all traces of the former ruling party of ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
Such activism by the Islamists — who want a role for Islam in their country's politics — is feeding jitters that extremism may be on the rise in Tunisia, long a Westward-looking nation proud of its modern identity. Women enjoy widespread freedoms, Muslim headscarves are banned in public buildings and abortions, a deep taboo in most Muslim societies, are legal in Tunisia.
Members of Ennahdha, Renaissance in English, say fears of radicalism have no merit.
"The Western media is frightening people, saying that 'the Islamists are rising.' But we are not to be feared," said party spokesman, Hamadi Jebali.
"We are not the Taliban or al-Qaida or Ahmadinejad," he said, referring to the Iranian president. "We will submit to the vote of the people when the time comes."
Response to the passage I bolded: Yeah, right.
| 682 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:31:15pm |
re: #680 BryanS
Cool...so level 3 is in my town, if i got fiber into their building, I can buy content from them (well, transported by them)?
yes
| 683 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:33:28pm |
re: #679 SanFranciscoZionist
The flowers don't taste like much to me, although they're pretty.
The leaves are nice and peppery.
Yeah the flowers are more for show and letting them charge 12 bucks for a small plate of salad. :)
My favorite flowers are chive and red clover. Chive flowers are really spicy and they flavor and look great in something like a potato salad. Clover if you get them at the right time they taste sweet, like a mild honey flavor.
| 684 |
BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:35:10pm |
re: #682 sattv4u2
yes
I've looked into starting an IPTV service for my internet customers. Are they selling IP encoded content?
| 685 |
freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:35:12pm |
re: #683 Jadespring
Clover if you get them at the right time they taste sweet, like a mild honey flavor.
Yes! As a kid I used to go out and eat the clover flowers, on occasion.
| 686 |
Killgore Trout Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:36:49pm |
the Barber of Seville
| 687 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:37:21pm |
re: #684 BryanS
I've looked into starting an IPTV service for my internet customers. Are they selling IP encoded content?
No. What we "sell" (for that market) is the delivery system FOR you to deliver content. But we do offer encoding if you need it
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BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:40:09pm |
re: #687 sattv4u2
No. What we "sell" (for that market) is the delivery system FOR you to deliver content. But we do offer encoding if you need it
Ahhh....I've looked into working with one of a handful of companies in the region with cable head ends already....encoding and head end gear is uber expensive.
| 689 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:41:26pm |
re: #688 BryanS
Ahhh...I've looked into working with one of a handful of companies in the region with cable head ends already...encoding and head end gear is uber expensive.
Where is "here', if I may ask
| 690 |
BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:42:47pm |
| 691 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:43:13pm |
re: #685 freetoken
Yes! As a kid I used to go out and eat the clover flowers, on occasion.
Did people think you were weird? :)
I freak people out when we're walking and I'll just grab them and eat them.
| 692 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:45:49pm |
re: #690 BryanS
Wisconsin
We have a presence in Green Bay and Milwaukee (and connectivity to other areas)
[Link: www.level3.com...]
| 693 |
sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:46:42pm |
re: #691 Jadespring
Did people think you were weird? :)
I freak people out when we're walking and I'll just grab them and eat them.
heh,,, same with me when I do that to small animals!!
| 694 |
Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:47:26pm |
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freetoken Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:49:52pm |
re: #691 Jadespring
Did people think you were weird? :)
Well, I only did it when I was quite young, and kids will put anything in their mouths...
Once, while sitting in a little neighborhood park in Japan, an old (by Japanese standards) woman comes by, sits not too far from me... and starts to pick the gardenia flowers and eat them! It didn't freak me out, but it was something one wouldn't normally see in a US city park.
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BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:50:39pm |
re: #692 sattv4u2
We have a presence in Green Bay and Milwaukee (and connectivity to other areas)
[Link: www.level3.com...]
Yeah...I took a look at that map :) I'm in Madison--Level 3 is there too. Sometimes they forget we are here until you ask the right person. They acquired their Madison assets when they bought Willtel, and for whatever reason it's a crap shoot whether the person you talk to there knows about their fiber and on net locations in town here.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:55:46pm |
re: #696 BryanS
Yeah...I took a look at that map :) I'm in Madison--Level 3 is there too. Sometimes they forget we are here until you ask the right person. They acquired their Madison assets when they bought Willtel, and for whatever reason it's a crap shoot whether the person you talk to there knows about their fiber and on net locations in town here.
twah ,,, sorry about that
I'm originally a WilTel guy but as I said, I work at one of our satellite teleports and don't have to deal with the field op fiber nor sales people often
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:57:17pm |
re: #696 BryanS
If you want, hit me up with an e-mail and I can give you a contact name that WILL know
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BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:58:00pm |
re: #697 sattv4u2
twah ,,, sorry about that
I'm originally a WilTel guy but as I said, I work at one of our satellite teleports and don't have to deal with the field op fiber nor sales people often
There are still a number of willtel folks around--just have to put in random inquiries until you get the right person :)
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SanFranciscoZionist Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:59:43pm |
re: #685 freetoken
Yes! As a kid I used to go out and eat the clover flowers, on occasion.
If you pull periwinkle flowers away from the stem and suck the flower, FAST, you get a little rush of nectar. I loved that as a kid.
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 10:59:55pm |
BBL ,, I really have to get this project done!
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sattv4u2 Thu, Jan 20, 2011 11:00:33pm |
re: #700 SanFranciscoZionist
If you pull periwinkle flowers away from the stem and suck the flower, FAST, you get a little rush of nectar. I loved that as a kid.
DONT EAT THE BROWN ONES!
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BryanS Thu, Jan 20, 2011 11:00:44pm |
re: #701 sattv4u2
BBL ,, I really have to get this project done!
no problem...i'm fading myself. have a good night.
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Jadespring Thu, Jan 20, 2011 11:02:58pm |
re: #700 SanFranciscoZionist
If you pull periwinkle flowers away from the stem and suck the flower, FAST, you get a little rush of nectar. I loved that as a kid.
They're poisonous though so I wouldn't recommend people do that too much.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Thu, Jan 20, 2011 11:35:00pm |
re: #627 Killgore Trout
There's a lot of love for Trader Joe's on this thread. I shop there too but I could pull the same gimmick with the self important yuppie octomom assholes who let their precious spawn rub snot all over the store. Don't take it so seriously.
haha I can relate. to. this
I'm the asshole in the metal hoodie with two candy bars and a six pack waiting in line as cell phone lady ignores her kids, going FUCK YOU, HEMP-BAG EARTH LADY AND YOUR CHILDREN ARE GODDAMN ANIMALS
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ClaudeMonet Fri, Jan 21, 2011 12:17:07am |
re: #25 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
[Link: pages.prodigy.net...]
The Jeweler
When I used my full first name, it was "Twenty Eyes"
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ClaudeMonet Fri, Jan 21, 2011 12:32:04am |
re: #175 Alouette
I'm not going in to work tomorrow.
I can't blame you. Physically and mentally, those few seconds and the impact take a lot out of a person. I speak from experience, although I never damaged a car that badly.
Last night was the first time I had to drive my new car on ice (as opposed to "just" snow), and I found a thoroughly useless "feature" on the dashboard. When the car loses traction, a little light comes on to tell me--as if I couldn't tell??
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ClaudeMonet Fri, Jan 21, 2011 12:51:47am |
re: #525 Alouette
My rib cage is really sore when I breathe in and out. It didn't kick in until just now because first, when I was freaking out I didn't really feel much pain. Then, I took a Vicodin.
I'd ask for a hug, but it would hurt too bad.
Air hug. I hope that didn't hurt too much.
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ClaudeMonet Fri, Jan 21, 2011 12:57:24am |
re: #574 freetoken
The link goes on:
So, given the correlation they are now trying to come up with hypotheses to explain it.
The lowering of food price is an interesting idea and certainly is congruent with the American experience overall of having more calories/household.
OMG, they actually lower the cost of food! How awful for the consumer! It's obviously a conspiracy! This must be investigated!
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