That is just so wrong..Hasn't this guy ever seen a mafia movie?
Tony cutting garlic with a big knife..
Did you do that thing?
What thing?
You know that thing..
Oh..That thing..Yea I took care of it...

That's how you cut Garlic..
/

is that me in the red shirt?

That was quick and less smelly than any other method. Thanks for the video tip.

The guy has gar licked.

re: #4 Rightwingconspirator

The guy has gar licked.

No, just no.

Had a small bug in the 'New Comments' code for a few minutes -- you may have seen the endless spinner. Reload and everything will be groovy.

re: #6 Charles

Had a small bug in the 'New Comments' code for a few minutes -- you may have seen the endless spinner. Reload and everything will be groovy.

Damn, and I was all set to make an offering to the sky gods. Let me go untie him.

re: #4 Rightwingconspirator

The guy has gar licked.

YYYEEEAAAHHH

Cool tip! I'll have to give that a try. It may depend on how fresh your garlic is. Fresher garlic is usually much tougher to peel.

Bonus tip: Take your unused cloves of garlic and stick them in the dirt out in the garden. Any time of year and they will grow. Garlic greens have a milder taste that the bulbs and work well as a garnish for soups, fish, etc. Once the plant turns brown in late summer you can dig up the bulbs as needed. Free garlic for life!

We've had a bit of rain and my garlic and shallots are respawning in the garden. Fall is definitely my favorite time of the year.

if you don't like my garlic, don't you peel mah cloves

By the way, I did a little research on the person who sent the link to the Rick Perry video I posted a few days ago (i.e., I checked his YouTube profile page), and apparently he's worked for the Republican National Committee.

Take from this what you will.

Def going to try that. IMHO, Saveur is the new, best gourmet/cooking mag.

I'm not sure it will peel that easily in real life.

re: #13 Charles

I'm not terribly surprised. The old GOP guard may not be as loud as the TP'ers, but I don't doubt they're very cunning and they have way more experience playing the game. The knives are coming out.

re: #13 Charles

By the way, I did a little research on the person who sent the link to the Rick Perry video I posted a few days ago, and apparently he's worked for the Republican National Committee.

Take from this what you will.

Heh. running away from the guy as fast as they can, FNC have done a 180 on him in the last 2 weeks.
He's not prime-time in Texas, he's not prime-time in the GOP =no go for the General.

They are probably just waiting for Herman Cain to implode, his recent comments about Muslims speak to an intolerance or prejudice that a lot of fairminded independents will be uneasy with.

re: #16 CuriousLurker

I'm not terribly surprised. The old GOP guard may not be as loud as the TP'ers, but I don't doubt they're very cunning and they have way more experience playing the game. The knives are coming out.

They still remember standing by while the National Review foisted Sister Sarah on them, it was upto Steve Schmidt to do pushback when it was all over.

Fighting poverty pays off, report says

A homeless person in Calgary, for example, can run up $42,000 a year in costs at emergency shelters. Putting that person in a prison or psychiatric hospital would cost about $120,000. But giving that person access to supportive housing and social services would cost between $13,000 and $18,000, the report says.

Intuitive, obvious, logical, and completely at odds with modern conservative orthodoxy.

re: #18 wozzablog

They still remember standing by while the National Review foisted Sister Sarah on them, it was upto Steve Schmidt to do pushback when it was all over.

Yeah, and 3 years later she's still giving them agita. I'm sure if she tries to jump in the race there'll suddenly be all sorts of skeletons tumbling out of her closet.

re: #17 wozzablog

Heh. running away from the guy as fast as they can, FNC have done a 180 on him in the last 2 weeks.
He's not prime-time in Texas, he's not prime-time in the GOP =no go for the General.

They are probably just waiting for Herman Cain to implode, his recent comments about Muslims speak to an intolerance or prejudice that a lot of fairminded independents will be uneasy with.

What did Cain say about Muslims this time?

re: #13 Charles

By the way, I did a little research on the person who sent the link to the Rick Perry video I posted a few days ago (i.e., I checked his YouTube profile page), and apparently he's worked for the Republican National Committee.

Take from this what you will.

Hmmm, that's interesting. Have you thought of emailing him and asking about his motives? It might be interesting if he's willing to talk about his motives.

re: #20 CuriousLurker

Yeah, and 3 years later she's still giving them agita. I'm sure if she tries to jump in the race there'll suddenly be all sorts of skeletons tumbling out of her closet.

Yup. I bet there is still stuff to come out of the last campaign - people holding it just in case.

I mean, FFS, Perry made Palin look like Primetime overthe last couple of debates. And she will have name recognition over Cain.

Cain hasn't had the chance to develop massive personal negatives yet - although the effect of his tax plans and some of the recent dubious statements will accomplish that.

re: #17 wozzablog

They are probably just waiting for Herman Cain to implode, his recent comments about Muslims speak to an intolerance or prejudice that a lot of fairminded independents will be uneasy with.

Cain's rise is predictable and will probably be short lived. I won't be surprised to see him in the VP slot but I guess that depends on how hard he falls from front runner.

I think there is frustration in the old guard too. You see it with Rove especially and older members of the house caucus. I believe there was one who expressed dismay at the Palin/TP backed candidates that he felt and with validity cost them the Senate. Rove and G.W Bush I think wanted to expand the GOP base which is why whether it was a sincere gesture or not, they courted Latino voters and Bush did well with them. I think despite my problems with Bush, I think it was sincere. His nieces/nephews and sister in law are Latino, and I think he's probably one of the few prominent Republicans in recent years to truly understand immigrants and their dreams.

re: #21 HappyWarrior

What did Cain say about Muslims this time?

He pretty much said he wouldn't appoint a muslim to his cabinet.

Add that to the *citizens can stop Mosque building*, etc.

re: #23 wozzablog

Ugh, Cain. When I was in high school we used to eat at Godfather's Pizza sometimes. Pisses me off when I think about it now even though it was long before he got on board there.

re: #24 Killgore Trout

Cain's rise is predictable and will probably be short lived. I won't be surprised to see him in the VP slot but I guess that depends on how hard he falls from front runner.

just slow motion whack-a-mole

Odds Favor GOP Gaining Senate Control in 2012

For right now, though, it is safe to say that Republicans are favored to take control of the Senate. A seat-by-seat analysis follows:

Fuck.

re: #25 HappyWarrior

I think there is frustration in the old guard too. You see it with Rove especially and older members of the house caucus. I believe there was one who expressed dismay at the Palin/TP backed candidates that he felt and with validity cost them the Senate. Rove and G.W Bush I think wanted to expand the GOP base which is why whether it was a sincere gesture or not, they courted Latino voters and Bush did well with them. I think despite my problems with Bush, I think it was sincere. His nieces/nephews and sister in law are Latino, and I think he's probably one of the few prominent Republicans in recent years to truly understand immigrants and their dreams.

Job Stewart did a number on the base pointing to similar problems, they want the child of hardworking immigrants done good - but one who will then close the door on all future immigrants.
A candidate who will roll up their sleeves, but be modest enough not to show forearms.
(and on)

re: #29 Killgore Trout

Odds Favor GOP Gaining Senate Control in 2012

Fuck.

yep, and the presidency is pretty much up for grabs.....buckle up

Cain is a spoof campaign. Intrade is offering 6/94 odds that he gets the nomination.

Herman Cain: 'I could not support Rick Perry

Herman Cain said he could not support Rick Perry if he is the Republican nominee for president, citing a “basic fundamental difference of opinion” on border security.
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“Today I could not support Rick Perry as the nominee for a host of reasons,” Cain told CNN host Wolf Blitzer on Wednesday.

“Him being soft on securing the border is one of the reasons. I feel very strongly about the need to secure the border for real, the need to enforce the laws that are already there, the need to promote the path to citizenship that’s already there,” Cain said.

Read more: [Link: www.politico.com...]

re: #30 wozzablog

Hey, wozza, are you familiar with UK based Institute of Race Relations and its Race & Class publication?

re: #34 CuriousLurker

Hey, wozza, are you familiar with UK based Institute of Race Relations and its Race & Class publication?

Used to be down with the Commission for Racial Equality, will google those other guys and see who's who in it.

re: #27 CuriousLurker

Ugh, Cain. When I was in high school we used to eat at Godfather's Pizza sometimes. Pisses me off when I think about it now even though it was long before he got on board there.

Weird I had always thought he started Godfather's and built it form the ground up. My problem with Cain is that he has showed that he doesn't understand government that well. His positions on Muslims show that to me. He said it would be okay for the government to ban mosques guess he doesn't know that first amendment thing and that he wouldn't appoint Muslims to his cabinet since he thinks that would be enabling Shariah Law. He says he's the victim of discrimination a lot yet he throws a lot of bigoted crap out there himself. I saw on his wiki page that he once triy to distinguish himself form Obama by saying he was a black American in contrast with Obama who in his words is different because his father was an African immigrant. That one pisses me off. I've known African immigrants over the years and they're great people. But Cain was desperate to pander to those in the base who fear the "other."

re: #35 wozzablog

Used to be down with the Commission for Racial Equality, will google those other guys and see who's who in it.

Thanks. I checked them out on Wikipedia and they seem legit, but I'm not familiar with who's who in the UK, so I just want to be extra sure.

re: #33 zora

Herman Cain: 'I could not support Rick Perry

Read more: [Link: www.politico.com...]

a PATH to citizenship???
BLASPHEMY!

Sarah Palin Says Herman Cain Is The 'Flavor Of The Week,' Flubs GOP Candidate's Name

"Take Herb Cain. Look at why he's doing so well right now. I guess you could say, with all due respect, he’s the flavor of the week," Palin said.

[Link: www.huffingtonpost.com...]

re: #31 albusteve

yep, and the presidency is pretty much up for grabs...buckle up

I think there's very little or no chance of Republicans winning the presidency. Obama's approval rating is tied to the economy and his numbers stink accordingly. Some reputable polls (let's just ignore Rassmuessen) show idiot loons like Ron Paul beating Obama but that's just because the average American is paying attention to celebrity dance competitions. Once the voters get to know the GOP field none of them have a chance. Maybe Mitt but he's going to lose the base to attract a few moderates and I don;t think that's going to end well.

re: #36 HappyWarrior

Yeah, he's pretty obnoxious. He's pandering to whoever he can. I don't see him going anywhere.

I have to admit that I am amused that everyone I've heard talk about Godfather's Pizza has said it was bad pizza. Not just here on LGF but friends and I trust those friends since they have New York connections and I'll trust a New Yorker with pizza analysis like I would a Philadelphian on Cheesesteak analysis.

re: #37 CuriousLurker

Thanks. I checked them out on Wikipedia and they seem legit, but I'm not familiar with who's who in the UK, so I just want to be extra sure.

Herman Ousely and a couple of the other veterans of struggle are on their about page.

I'd trust them given the names they drop as being involved.

Cain is a hack...anybody that endorses him is a hack

Night Lizards. May the Deity of Your choice smile down upon you.

re: #43 wozzablog

K, thanks! {wozzablog}

re: #40 Killgore Trout

I think there's very little or no chance of Republicans winning the presidency. Obama's approval rating is tied to the economy and his numbers stink accordingly. Some polls reputable polls (let's just ignore Rassmuessen) show idiot loons like Ron Paul beating Obama but that's just because the average American is paying attention to celebrity dance competitions. Once the voters get to know the GOP field none of them have a chance. Maybe Mitt but he's going to lose the base to attract a few moderates and I don;t think that's going to end well.

The only named Reublican even in a horserace with Obama is Mitt, and he's still going down by 3.
The others are all Obama by double didgits to high singles.

re: #27 CuriousLurker

Ugh, Cain. When I was in high school we used to eat at Godfather's Pizza sometimes. Pisses me off when I think about it now even though it was long before he got on board there.

I would be pissed off that you didn't know any better back then but to eat subpar pizza! /

re: #45 Bubblehead II

Night Lizards. May the Deity of Your choice smile down upon you.

They can smile down, as long as they don't ding down.............

:p

re: #40 Killgore Trout

I think there's very little or no chance of Republicans winning the presidency. Obama's approval rating is tied to the economy and his numbers stink accordingly. Some polls reputable polls (let's just ignore Rassmuessen) show idiot loons like Ron Paul beating Obama but that's just because the average American is paying attention to celebrity dance competitions. Once the voters get to know the GOP field none of them have a chance. Maybe Mitt but he's going to lose the base to attract a few moderates and I don;t think that's going to end well.

two words....
herd mentality
the republicans will support whoever is nominated, and the indies will vote for Romney or Christie....at that point, it's on...BO can lose

re: #46 CuriousLurker

{CuriousLurker}

re: #29 Killgore Trout

Odds Favor GOP Gaining Senate Control in 2012

Fuck.

Odds Favor Nobody Knowing What The Fuck Is Going To Happen

re: #52 engineer dog

Odds Favor Nobody Knowing What The Fuck Is Going To Happen

Too soon to pick a winner, but some of the losers are becoming obvious.

re: #50 albusteve

two words...
herd mentality
the republicans will support whoever is nominated, and the indies will vote for Romney or Christie...at that point, it's on...BO can lose

Romney won't be too damanged if he allows the field to fall apart around him. Christie splits the limited moderate vote with Romney and allows a damaged Teeper to get the nomination.

re: #41 CuriousLurker

Yeah, he's pretty obnoxious. He's pandering to whoever he can. I don't see him going anywhere.

I agree. Though I have to admit I have been surprised with his and Bachmann's rises.

re: #39 zora

Sarah Palin Says Herman Cain Is The 'Flavor Of The Week,' Flubs GOP Candidate's Name

"Take Herb Cain. Look at why he's doing so well right now. I guess you could say, with all due respect, he’s the flavor of the week," Palin said.

[Link: www.huffingtonpost.com...]

caen. herb caen, sorely missed former senior columnist on the san francisco chronicle

re: #48 bratwurst

I would be pissed off that you didn't know any better back then but to eat subpar pizza! /

LOL, well it was Texas. In the 1970's. Nuff said.

Actually, there was this place downtown—an old Sicilian guy & his son ran it. They were from NYC and it was my first experience with pizza that didn't come from Pizza Hut or Godfather's. What a WORLD of difference.

re: #50 albusteve

two words...
herd mentality
the republicans will support whoever is nominated, and the indies will vote for Romney or Christie...at that point, it's on...BO can lose

Christie, maybe. I don't see Romney inspiring a whole lot of confidence in moderates or conservatives. Sure, he'll get some hold-your-nose votes from the tea party, but that will be counterbalanced by the hold-your-nose Obama voting liberals.

I can't even peel a single CLOVE of garlic in 10 seconds. And I cook all the time. This guy's the Michael Jordan of garlic.

re: #56 engineer dog

caen. herb caen, sorely missed former senior columnist on the san francisco chronicle

Hey! Not many remember him.. I grew up reading 3 dot journalism in the Chronicle...
... Damn I miss him...
Rest in Peace Herb...

re: #55 HappyWarrior

I agree. Though I have to admit I have been surprised with his and Bachmann's rises.

Bachmann was fairly rapidly found out once people started listening to her nationally, she will be the GOP equivalent of Dennis Kucnich (except completely batshit) over the next few electoral cycles. Always there being annoying and making less sense than you'd ultimately like, but a fair barometer of what the base of the base is thinking.

re: #58 Atlas Fails

Christie, maybe. I don't see Romney inspiring a whole lot of confidence in moderates or conservatives. Sure, he'll get some hold-your-nose vote from the tea party, but that will be counterbalanced by the hold-your-nose Obama voting liberals.

that's you...pretending to know how it's gonna wash out is good entertainment tho...that's the point

re: #62 albusteve

that's you...pretending to know how it's gonna wash out is good entertainment tho...that's the point

I'm not pretending to know anything. Just giving my opinion. I thought we were going to see a Hillary-McCain race at this point in 2007, so I'm far from infallible.

Here's the Intrade page for the field. The graphs are the interesting tale.

[Link: www.intrade.com...]

re: #55 HappyWarrior

I agree. Though I have to admit I have been surprised with his and Bachmann's rises.

Eh, the media distorts a lot of things. I stopped watching TV about 6 moths ago. Wet cold turkey becuase it was getting to me too much. Now I get most of my news online.

re: #57 CuriousLurker

LOL, well it was Texas. In the 1970's. Nuff said.

Actually, there was this place downtown—an old Sicilian guy & his son ran it. They were from NYC and it was my first experience with pizza that didn't come from Pizza Hut or Godfather's. What a WORLD of difference.

Those mom and pop places always are the best if I say so myself. I could never have Pizza Hut again and I'd die a happy man.

re: #63 Atlas Fails

I'm not pretending to know anything. Just giving my opinion. I thought we were going to see a Hillary-McCain race at this point in 2007, so I'm far from infallible.

In 2006 I didn't think McCain stood a chance of getting through the 2008 primaries. I thought they would have chosen someone much further outside the mainstream, but they reigned it in on the top of the ticket.

Yeah I never thought McCain would have gotten the nomination given that he was apparently loathed by the base for his role in immigration reform. I guess that's why while I am skeptical about Romney, I don't totally rule him about. I still do think that Romney will encounter the same problem McCain did if he wins the nomination and that's getting enough people to vote for him rather than against his opponent. Kerry if you ask me struggled in 2004 because many of his supporters weren't so much working for Kerry but against Bush, and I am of the mind that you need to have people actually wanting to vote for you to do well.

I'll say one thing for Romney tho - he isn't crazy and he is competent (no-one can get through his maze of previous policy u-turns, but it atleast indicates there is a mind at work).

Cain is competent but crazy.

Gingrich has become unhinged.

Bachmann is, well Bachmann

Perry is just not ready, and his death penalty record curdles the blood of independents.

Huntsman is sane (but playing otherwise), and competent, but with no constituency or name recognition.

re: #67 wozzablog

In 2006 I didn't think McCain stood a chance of getting through the 2008 primaries. I thought they would have chosen someone much further outside the mainstream, but they reigned it in on the top of the ticket.

I didn't follow the Republican race that closely, but I knew that Giuliani wasn't going to last, and McCain was the next guy in line. Truthfully, I was pulling for Hillary in '08, but I'm one of the relatively few on the left who's been impressed with the job Obama's done so far. The debt ceiling was a clusterfuck, of course, but I admired his results on social issues like healthcare and DADT, not to mention his takedown of OBL ;)

re: #68 HappyWarrior

Yeah I never thought McCain would have gotten the nomination given that he was apparently loathed by the base for his role in immigration reform. I guess that's why while I am skeptical about Romney, I don't totally rule him about. I still do think that Romney will encounter the same problem McCain did if he wins the nomination and that's getting enough people to vote for him rather than against his opponent. Kerry if you ask me struggled in 2004 because many of his supporters weren't so much working for Kerry but against Bush, and I am of the mind that you need to have people actually wanting to vote for you to do well.

If the GOP go anti-obama in '12 they fail, and will have failed to learn EVERY SINGLE FUCKING LESSON from the failure of the democrats in '04.

I'm filling out invitations for a Laser Tag Bday party, woot.

re: #70 Atlas Fails

I didn't follow the Republican race that closely, but I knew that Giuliani wasn't going to last, and McCain was the next guy in line. Truthfully, I was pulling for Hillary in '08, but I'm one of the relatively few on the left who's been impressed with the job Obama's done so far. The debt ceiling was a clusterfuck, of course, but I admired his results on social issues like healthcare and DADT, not to mention his takedown of OBL ;)

I am cursed with following all of it.

re: #42 HappyWarrior

I have to admit that I am amused that everyone I've heard talk about Godfather's Pizza has said it was bad pizza.

It was horrible pizza. I vaguely remember it from middle school and high school. Godfather's made Pizza Hut look like Wolfgang Puck's gourmet pizzas, and Domino's like high art.

re: #70 Atlas Fails

I didn't follow the Republican race that closely, but I knew that Giuliani wasn't going to last, and McCain was the next guy in line. Truthfully, I was pulling for Hillary in '08, but I'm one of the relatively few on the left who's been impressed with the job Obama's done so far. The debt ceiling was a clusterfuck, of course, but I admired his results on social issues like healthcare and DADT, not to mention his takedown of OBL ;)

Why didn't you think Rudy had it out of curiously? I thought his social liberal positions e.g. pro gay rights, pro gun control, etc would doom him. I didn't think his campaign would be the fail it was. The right wingers I knew at the time were by and large in love with Fred "Snooze" Thompson. It was so hilarious to me seeing them get all excited for this guy and hearing Limbaugh on the radio when I was commuting to community college on the bus talk about how Thompson was unstoppable and then hear Rush upset that his white knight was a colossal flop. The other funny thing of course was seeing people who no doubt embrace the Tea Parties mock them when they were a Ron Paul thing.

The 538 blog pointed out that FL possibly upping its primary puts a timing squeeze on Christie's entry. Silver didn't even mention SP in that context.

I filled out the RSVP line, even though nobody does that anymore. Anyone else notice that?

re: #77 prairiefire

I filled out the RSVP line, even though nobody does that anymore. Anyone else notice that?

A lost art.
Laser tag rules though.

re: #71 wozzablog

If the GOP go anti-obama in '12 they fail, and will have failed to learn EVERY SINGLE FUCKING LESSON from the failure of the democrats in '04.

We have nothing to learn from those Muslim-loving traitors!

Except the Dems were smart enough to have their come-to-Jesus moment as a party after Mondale got humiliated on a national stage. The GOP haven't gotten there yet.

I want one of these....
"honey, have you seen my bong?"
[Link: www.cnn.com...]

re: #78 wozzablog

A lost art.
Laser tag rules though.

Every little guy needs at least 1 laser tag bday party.

re: #75 HappyWarrior

Why didn't you think Rudy had it out of curiously? I thought his social liberal positions e.g. pro gay rights, pro gun control, etc would doom him. I didn't think his campaign would be the fail it was. The right wingers I knew at the time were by and large in love with Fred "Snooze" Thompson. It was so hilarious to me seeing them get all excited for this guy and hearing Limbaugh on the radio when I was commuting to community college on the bus talk about how Thompson was unstoppable and then hear Rush upset that his white knight was a colossal flop. The other funny thing of course was seeing people who no doubt embrace the Tea Parties mock them when they were a Ron Paul thing.

I live in the conservative "T" of Pennsylvania, so I know lots of Republicans similar to those in Iowa, NH, SC, ect., and I couldn't see many of them voting for a pro-choice, pro-gun control New Yorker, no matter how much he reduced crime or ran around Ground Zero.

re: #76 Decatur Deb

The 538 blog pointed out that FL possibly upping its primary puts a timing squeeze on Christie's entry. Silver didn't even mention SP in that context.

After Christie pissed off the Geller/Spencer gang of idiots by calling the Creeping Sharia meme total crap, I doubt he's going to run. He'd end up spending all his time dealing with the crazies in the base than doing anything productive.

re: #81 prairiefire

Every little guy needs at least 1 laser tag bday party.

I remember mine like it was yesterday........what day was yesterday?

re: #80 albusteve

I want one of these...
"honey, have you seen my bong?"
[Link: www.cnn.com...]

Needs more Jolly Roger.

A couple of days ago I created a web page with 8 columns for live tweet feeds that update every 20 seconds: wingnut bloggers, political news, misc. wingnuts (Palin, Allen West, etc.), conservative pundits, 2012 presidential candidates, GOP, independents/other, and democrats.

The reason I did it that way is because I don't want to actually follow all those people on Twitter, but I wanted to be able to peek and see what kind of activity is going on at any given time. By far the most active are the wingnut bloggers—THEY NEVER STFU, and they're always saying some ugly crap about someone. I've come to the conclusion that think they're probably the main vehicle used to deliver the poison that's in our society these days.

re: #79 Lidane

Except the Dems were smart enough to have their come-to-Jesus moment as a party after Mondale got humiliated on a national stage. The GOP haven't gotten there yet.

If they lose the presidency by big doouble digits in states, but do well in the senate races with insane candidates it will put off the reformation.

re: #78 wozzablog

A lost art.
Laser tag rules though.

We did a laser tag team bonding thing for work in Indy a couple of years ago...It was really fun.. 3 story building with all kinds of scenarios..
I hid in a corner in the dark behind some barrels with smoke every where..
I just shot everybody running past me.. Not sure how that reinforced team building.. But it sure was fun

re: #88 HoosierHoops

We did a laser tag team bonding thing for work in Indy a couple of years ago...It was really fun.. 3 story building with all kinds of scenarios..
I hid in a corner in the dark behind some barrels with smoke every where..
I just shot everybody running past me.. Not sure how that reinforced team building.. But it sure was fun

Sniping - gotta love it. That was always my technique of choice.

Oooh, the new thread looks interesting. Goin' upstairs.

re: #79 Lidane

Except the Dems were smart enough to have their come-to-Jesus moment as a party after Mondale got humiliated on a national stage. The GOP haven't gotten there yet.

It's true. Many on the right are convinced their problem is that they're not conservative enough. I have to say, I am an old school type democrat ideologically wise more than I am a "new Democrat" but the party needed changing following the Mondale and Dukakis debacles. And I'll say this as a younger voter, the Republican party isn't going to get far with my generation if they keep with the rigid social conservatism. They may not all go Democratic but they won't want much to do with the GOP.

re: #80 albusteve

I want one of these...
"honey, have you seen my bong?"
[Link: www.cnn.com...]

I'll skipper it for you.

To my fellow Jewish Lizards; A very Happy and Healthy New Year. And to all of my fellow Lizards; Good Night.

re: #72 prairiefire

I'm filling out invitations for a Laser Tag Bday party, woot.

Playing laser tag is AWESOME!

re: #58 Atlas Fails

Christie, maybe. I don't see Romney inspiring a whole lot of confidence in moderates or conservatives. Sure, he'll get some hold-your-nose vote from the tea party, but that will be counterbalanced by the hold-your-nose Obama voting liberals.

Why is everyone giving up on Perry? He's set the bar for himself so low thus far that anything even remotely articulate will be seen as a big step forward. And, as far as identity politics go, he's certainly the one the TP and religious conservatives most identify with.

Romney used to be center-left and Christie is a moderate on a whole range of issues. So they could still be beaten by "the real deal" conservative, Perry. And I still don't think Christie's running. It's one thing to say you're not running once; another thing to say it 5,000 times. Also he has serious health issues, not a plus in a long arduous campaign.

re: #72 prairiefire

I'm filling out invitations for a Laser Tag Bday party, woot.

Um, mine hasn't arrived, as yet...
LOL!

re: #96 Floral Giraffe

Um, mine hasn't arrived, as yet...
LOL!

Peew, peew, peew. (Laser noises.)

I don't buy it.

I freaking love this garlic peeling move....

thanks Charles...

Image: brackenwife_1.jpg

i've never needed to peel an entire head of garlic...

also i can't believe that actually worked!