Is this what the early part of the end of a party might look like?

I'm watching the replay

re: #1 Rightwingconspirator

Is this what the end of a party might look like?

We can only hope. If not it means that there's yet further depths for them to descend to first...

What are Ron Paul's views on age discrimination laws, anyway? I rather imagine he hates them.

re: #2 HoosierHoops

I'm watching the replay

Masochist.

re: #2 HoosierHoops

I'm watching the replay

Well, if you're that into pain, I've got a craft here that involves holding a thin object while 6 year-olds hit it with a hammer, and you know that'll never go wrong.

Woohoo! Guess who isn't doing a 16 hour, night time upgrade this weekend! This guy!

_{Gotta do it the weekend after, but hey, that's a problem for future mcspiff}

re: #2 HoosierHoops

I'm watching the replay

If you wanted to kill brain cells, you could have just got drunk. It would be just about the same experience, especially the puking at the end.

re: #5 JasonA

Masochist.

I missed it live..
yea debates!
/

re: #9 HoosierHoops

Image: GOP-Debate-cartoon-Stahler.jpg

Apparently, Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift are both in the competition for the top prize at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Guess who I'm hoping wins?

re: #8 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

If you wanted to kill brain cells, you could have just got drunk. It would be just about the same experience, especially the puking at the end.

I guess I've watched every single debate..It's the usual shit tonight a thousand times over..What is terrifying is that I agree with Ron Paul about trade with Cuba..Scarey

The amount of debates this cycle is amazing. I'm thinking that there is funding to make $ of them and the candidates have an oppo for free exposure.

Basically, like Hollywood realizing that the awards shows are a little extra gravy that can be made.

I'm sorry but Newt looks like a little old lady.

re: #11 ProLifeLiberal

Apparently,Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift are both in the competition for the top prize at the Academy of Country Music Awards.

Guess who I'm hoping wins?

PLL = Taylor Swift fanboy

It was almost nasty. Very negative throughout the night. They were negative amongst each other and very negative about America. Gets tiring listening to Santorum yell.

re: #12 HoosierHoops

I guess I've watched every single debate..It's the usual shit tonight a thousand times over..What is terrifying is that I agree with Ron Paul about trade with Cuba..Scarey

That and Newt talking about how you couldn't successfully deport 11 million people were the only times I found myself nodding. The rest of the time, my eyes rolled so much, I feared they were in danger of popping from my skull.

re: #3 jamesfirecat

Heh. Even Drudge is throwing in with Romney. ""Newt Insulted Regan" headlines and all. The establishment can't take the TP guys.

re: #12 HoosierHoops

I guess I've watched every single debate..It's the usual shit tonight a thousand times over..What is terrifying is that I agree with Ron Paul about trade with Cuba..Scarey

That's the scary thing about Ron Paul: He likely has some position you actually agree with and some other you think make sense. But he couples those sane stances with a number of insane stances and adds in political judgement that is just plain LOL worthy.

Aww. Epstein died. :(

re: #15 Dark_Falcon

Yes I am! :)

Mmm Mmm MMm. Does anything beat chinese food?

One quarter of Florida voters may yet change their minds.

Right. Because they haven't had long to study these candidates. Not at all.

re: #18 Rightwingconspirator

Heh. Even Drudge is throwing in with Romney. ""Newt Insulted Regan" headlines and all. The establishment can't take the TP guys.

If the poll numbers hold through the weekend, then it looks like Newt may be in for a shock on Tuesday. Right now, Romney's holding an almost 10 point lead over Newt, which might expand after tonight. If Newt suffers a true blow-out, it might be over for him.

re: #23 EmmmieG

Remember the hanging chad. Anything's possible in Florida!!

re: #20 Amory Blaine

Aww. Epstein died. :(

Aw shit. Welcome Back Kotter was a great sitcom.

re: #20 Amory Blaine

Aww. Epstein died. :(

BTW, if you watch the Youtube clip in the link, there is a young James Wood in the Welcome Back Kotter clip.

re: #20 Amory Blaine

Aww. Epstein died. :(

Epstein

re: #22 McSpiff

Mmm Mmm MMm. Does anything beat chinese food?

Spanish/Mesoamerican Fusion Cuisine.

re: #19 Dark_Falcon

Actually, I'll go further on Ron Paul. Not only does he likely have a few positions I agree with but he's quite articulate on those positions, more so than a lot of people I generally agree with. And he's also good at the debate takedown, for example, Newt's Viet Nam 'service.'

I'm no fan of Huckabee at all but the dude is funny as hell. He's got great comic timing.

Gingrich, when he's good, is such a megalomaniac, he's so consumed with himself, that he swallows up the audience. But then he oversteps. He doesn't listen. Any decent Rove would have said if you ever mention moon colonies it'll be your last breath. Moon colonies.

These guys are not without their strengths or they wouldn't be there.

On the other hand, Cain, Perry and Backmann were embarrassments. I'll always laugh at the Tea Party types for these people.

re: #22 McSpiff

Mmm Mmm MMm. Does anything beat chinese food?

My karaoke bar serves the BEST SHITTY CHINESE FOOD

English is already the official language of the USA.

Oh Thank Gawd..Ron Paul is back to saying crazy ass shit during the debate..
I was worried there for a minute..

re: #32 Gus 802

Mierda! Debo aprender un nuevo idioma?!?!

re: #34 Slumbering Behemoth

Mierda! Debo aprender un nuevo idioma?!?!

Yep. You're going to have to learn a new language hombre.

And Cuba is the greatest threat as we know it to these here United States.

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re: #30 Olsonist

Actually, I'll go further on Ron Paul. Not only does he likely have a few positions I agree with but he's quite articulate on those positions, more so than a lot of people I generally agree with. And he's also good at the debate takedown, for example, Newt's Viet Nam 'service.'

I'm no fan of Huckabee at all but the dude is funny as hell. He's got great comic timing.

Gingrich, when he's good, is such a megalomaniac, he's so consumed with himself, that he swallows up the audience. But then he oversteps. He doesn't listen. Any decent Rove would have said if you ever mention moon colonies it'll be your last breath. Moon colonies.

These guys are not without their strengths or they wouldn't be there.

On the other hand, Cain, Perry and Backmann were embarrassments. I'll always laugh at the Tea Party types for these people.

Ron Paul is not stupid, not stupid at all

Ron Paul is evil. evil is often quite intelligent! Ron Paul's newsletters are very smart and calculated attempt to prey on the racial fears of stupid people, as is his candidacies, as are his policies and what he advocates

Sorta like Alex Jones. Alex Jones is basically an act, and the act works. on people. That guy is smart enough to perpetuate the act. Ditto Glenn beck. Glenn Beck is a genius broadcaster, he knows exactly how to manipulate the stupid, and he knew enough to use Fox News to his advantage, stealing his die-hards away to his own website, to the tune of millions of dollars a month.

Romney is a spoiled rich kid, not really smart, not intellectually curious, just rich and knows how to get along in those circles. Romney is actually pretty tone deaf in some ways, he has no clue how to empathize with anyone

Newt is not stupid, but not nearly as smart as he thinks he is, more of a narcissist of above average intelligence

Englush speeking morans

Image: speakenglish.jpg

LOL This from CNN's breaking news ticker:

Gingrich, Romney say they would seek divine guidance during presidency for some decisions

Oh, joy.

NH Republicans want to weaken domestic violence laws

[Link: thinkprogress.org...]

House Bill 1581 would turn the clock back 40 years to an age when a police officer could not make an arrest in a domestic violence case without first getting a warrant unless he or she actually witnessed the crime.

they really really hate women, I guess

re: #39 efuseakay

Indeed.

re: #24 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

If the poll numbers hold through the weekend, then it looks like Newt may be in for a shock on Tuesday. Right now, Romney's holding an almost 10 point lead over Newt, which might expand after tonight. If Newt suffers a true blow-out, it might be over for him.

I don't really understand these TP Republicans. I could easily be confusing the end of the GOP with the end of the TP influence, or at least getting a big black eye. But this just feels like a pivot point.

re: #30 Olsonist

Actually, I'll go further on Ron Paul. Not only does he likely have a few positions I agree with but he's quite articulate on those positions, more so than a lot of people I generally agree with. And he's also good at the debate takedown, for example, Newt's Viet Nam 'service.'

I'm no fan of Huckabee at all but the dude is funny as hell. He's got great comic timing.

Gingrich, when he's good, is such a megalomaniac, he's so consumed with himself, that he swallows up the audience. But then he oversteps. He doesn't listen. Any decent Rove would have said if you ever mention moon colonies it'll be your last breath. Moon colonies.

These guys are not without their strengths or they wouldn't be there.

On the other hand, Cain, Perry and Backmann were embarrassments. I'll always laugh at the Tea Party types for these people.

Well said.

Belle is my favorite:

[Link: www.buzzfeed.com...]

re: #44 EmmmieG

If I had to pick it would be Aurora.

re: #45 Amory Blaine

If I had to pick it would be Aurora.

That's a girl who knows her indie movies.

Mulan, on the other hand, looks even more like she could kick your butt if you messed with her.

re: #42 Rightwingconspirator

I don't really understand these TP Republicans. I could easily be confusing the end of the GOP with the end of the TP influence, or at least getting a big black eye. But this just feels like a pivot point.

What's hilarious is that, while Newt's poll numbers are in decline in Florida, he's right now leading in the national polls. The TPers really want him as the nominee, but the reality is he's not got the money and organization to contest every state. He really seems to have phoned in his campaign up until he realized he might win the nomination.

re: #42 Rightwingconspirator

I don't really understand these TP Republicans. I could easily be confusing the end of the GOP with the end of the TP influence, or at least getting a big black eye. But this just feels like a pivot point.

The Tea Party has run into the "need to compromise" aspects of government. This is the time when some parts of a protest movement enter the halls of power and start to actually be required to get things done. Some such office holders are able to understand the need to do at least some of those things that need doing legislatively. But compromise always alienates some posers, purists and professional opposers, so the movement will lose a good bit of its 'heat' in that transition.

re: #44 EmmmieG

Belle is my favorite:

[Link: www.buzzfeed.com...]

Gee, time to play a game of "One of these things is not like the other, one of these things just doesn't belong!"

re: #37 WindUpBird

Ron Paul is evil. evil is often quite intelligent!

Ron Paul is the current equivalent of Lawful Evil. We forget that at our peril.

re: #44 EmmmieG

Belle is my favorite:

[Link: www.buzzfeed.com...]

Anastasia.

re: #51 wlewisiii

Ron Paul is the current equivalent of Lawful Evil. We forget that at our peril.

Only because Lawful Stupid isn't an officially recognized alignment.

re: #52 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Anastasia.

Jasmine!

re: #53 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

In my dungeon it is. :p

re: #52 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Anastasia.

Spends her spare time gathering petition signatures.

Oh, #55 really needs to be understood is not connected to #54.

BTW, Kida is from the Atlantis movie.

re: #57 EmmmieG

Oh, #55 really needs to be understood is not connected to #54.

Correct. Thanks. Not into that.

re: #53 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Only because Lawful Stupid isn't an officially recognized alignment.

No, I can't agree. He's not dumb. He's got a very specific agenda he's trying to advance and it isn't good for anyone but him. And he is only interested in using the system to get there, hence his staying in congress while he runs for dictator president.

Now loose canon/chaotic evil Newt, OTOH... :LOL:

re: #35 Gus 802

Yep. You're going to have to learn a new language hombre.

One of the many places I worked, there was a Russian ex-pat in another department. I new she wasn't native because she actually pronounced words the way a person aught too. Like "probably" instead of "probly", or "nobody" instead of "nobudy".

Anyway, she was forever super pissed at her fellow ex-pats that stuck to their neighborhood cliques and never bothered to learn english. "Why are you assholes even here if you're not going to get with it"?

re: #49 Dark_Falcon

The Tea Party has run into the "need to compromise" aspects of government. This is the time when some parts of a protest movement enter the halls of power and start to actually be required to get things done. Some such office holders are able to understand the need to do at least some of those things that need doing legislatively. But compromise always alienates some posers, purists and professional opposers, so the movement will lose a good bit of its 'heat' in that transition.

Heh. You are right of course. What struck me is is if you substitute Occupy for Tea Party and your comment stands just as well. Strange days.

The Wings of a Dragon: A creationist love song

re: #48 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

What's hilarious is that, while Newt's poll numbers are in decline in Florida, he's right now leading in the national polls. The TPers really want him as the nominee, but the reality is he's not got the money and organization to contest every state. He really seems to have phoned in his campaign up until he realized he might win the nomination.

Well, his lack of organization is going to cost him badly in February. Most of the contests are caucuses, where organization is key. Mitt Romney and Ron Paul have the edge in such cases. Newt will have to play catch up, and he'll have a tough time doing it.

February also has three primaries, but only one can really help Newt, that one being Missouri on Feb 7th. The other two are Arizona and Michigan, both on the 28th. Romney has the inside track in Arizona (where there are a notable number of Mormon voters and where John McCain supports Mitt) and is a lock in Michigan (Mitt's effective home state).

re: #62 Rightwingconspirator

Heh. You are right of course. What struck me is is if you substitute Occupy for Tea Party and your comment stands just as well. Strange days.

Which, of course, is true. If KT spent half the time you do actually criticizing OWS on a real level as you do, people would take his commentary a whole hell of a lot more seriously. As it stands, he's little more than a joke. It's a real pity because he has contributed so much previous to his meltdown over OWS.

re: #64 Dark_Falcon

Well, his lack of organization is going to cost him badly in February. Most of the contests are caucuses, where organization is key. Mitt Romney and Ron Paul have the edge in such cases. Newt will have to play catch up, and he'll have a tough time doing it.

February also has three primaries, but only one can really help Newt, that one being Missouri on Feb 7th. The other two are Arizona and Michigan, both on the 28th. Romney has the inside track in Arizona (where there are a notable number of Mormon voters and where John McCain supports Mitt) and is a lock in Michigan (Mitt's effective home state).

Exactly. Newt half-assed his campaign in the beginning, seemingly believing he'd be knocked off early, and so used the opportunity to sell books. Then he became the "Not Romney" flavor after Cain's collapse, but peaked in December. Now he's enjoying a resurgence in the South, but all those wasted months not spending much to organize is about to bite him in the ass.

re: #66 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Exactly. Newt half-assed his campaign in the beginning, seemingly believing he'd be knocked off early, and so used the opportunity to sell books. Then he became the "Not Romney" flavor after Cain's collapse, but peaked in December. Now he's enjoying a resurgence in the South, but all those wasted months not spending much to organize is about to bite him in the ass.

"Vacation, all I ever wanted
Vacation, had to get away
Vacation, meant to be spent alone."

re: #65 wlewisiii

Meh. I think he was correct for the most part in the beginning, but since he was one of the few that would criticize it from the start, he gets to be one of the few who still takes shit for criticizing it now.

Boston - More than A Feeling

I'm already sick of listening to Mitt Romney and he's not even president.

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I think I've heard Newt Gingrich talk more than Obama so far this year. True story.

[High hat!]

Newt could still win. He could win Michigan although I do like DFs analysis. He appeals to the TP crazy. So all of the GOP Establishment are getting their knives out. They trotted out Bob Dole. Elliott Abrams was even getting into the act. They want Newt dead.

But while Newt may not have the money or organization to win (unless Romney gets wobbly and Newt lands a knockout) Newt is wounding Romney. And those wounds won't go away in the fall. Newt is framing Romney nationally and it's not a good look.

Oh, and Ron Paul isn't going away either. And Santorum, well he might go away after FLA or he might not. Blood and carnage.

How many more debates?

re: #69 Gus 802

Boston - More than A Feeling

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Nice. Here's the song the ripped off for that one:

re: #73 wlewisiii

Nice. Here's the song the ripped off for that one:

[Video]

Hmm. That's not loading. Just a white rectangle. Think that's from the imbed URL.

re: #67 wlewisiii

"Vacation, all I ever wanted
Vacation, had to get away
Vacation, meant to be spent alone."

In Newt's case, that one is sung by the "DERP-DERPs". For the rest of us:

No wait! It loaded.

re: #72 Olsonist

Newt could still win. He could win Michigan although I do like DFs analysis. He appeals to the TP crazy. All of the GOP Establishment are getting their knives out. They trotted out Bob Dole. Elliott Abrams was getting into the act. They want Newt dead.

But while Newt may not have the money or organization to win (unless Romney gets wobbly and Newt lands a knockout) Newt is wounding Romney. And those wounds won't go away in the fall. Newt is framing Romney nationally and it's not a good look.

Oh, and Ron Paul isn't going away either. And Santorum, well he might go away after FLA or he might not. Blood and carnage.

How many more debates?

There's been the suggestion that Santorum may pack it in after FL, as he's the current Tail-end Charlie. If he does, then it remains to be seen who he throws his endorsement to, if he does at all. If it's to Newt, that might be what he needs to revitalize his campaign. If it's to Mittens, then it might all be over. And if it's to Paul...well, it might still make things dicey.

You're only young once. It goes away quickly.

re: #73 wlewisiii

Nice. Here's the song the ripped off for that one:

[Video]

Wierd, I went to youtube, searched The Left Bank and then cut and pasted the URL. Usually that works fine.

re: #72 Olsonist

Newt could still win. He could win Michigan although I do like DFs analysis. He appeals to the TP crazy. So all of the GOP Establishment are getting their knives out. They trotted out Bob Dole. Elliott Abrams was even getting into the act. They want Newt dead.

But while Newt may not have the money or organization to win (unless Romney gets wobbly and Newt lands a knockout) Newt is wounding Romney. And those wounds won't go away in the fall. Newt is framing Romney nationally and it's not a good look.

Oh, and Ron Paul isn't going away either. And Santorum, well he might go away after FLA or he might not. Blood and carnage.

How many more debates?

The other issue with Arizona and Michigan is that both primaries are on the same day. That means that the candidate himself cannot carry both races by campaigning in that state. Both states also have a 'large media market' city, and that means money is important. Those two factors give Romney an additional advantage.

Bot it also must be remember that the February contests are almost entirely proportional, which will prevent anyone from really landing a death blow before Super Tuesday.

re: #77 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

There's been the suggestion that Santorum may pack it in after FL, as he's the current Tail-end Charlie. If he does, then it remains to be seen who he throws his endorsement to, if he does at all. If it's to Newt, that might be what he needs to revitalize his campaign. If it's to Mittens, then it might all be over. And if it's to Paul...well, it might still make things dicey.

Santorum won't endorse Ron Paul, their views are much too far apart.

re: #77 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

The California primary is in June. At the rate these goons are dropping out, us CA residents won't have anyone to vote for then. I am starting to agree with EmmmieG. This primary system is broken.

re: #78 Gus 802

Even the blackest of hearts still beats.

re: #79 wlewisiii

Wierd, I went to youtube, searched The Left Bank and then cut and pasted the URL. Usually that works fine.

It works. Just spazing out here with a semi-slow connection.

re: #81 Dark_Falcon

Santorum won't endorse Ron Paul, their views are much too far apart.

And from the last few debates, he's not particularly enthusiastic about Newt or Romney. He might choose to just call it quits without endorsing, which would lead to one hell of a ruckus as his supporters try to decide who they want to fall behind: the philandering shitbag or the flip-flopping robot.

re: #85 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

And from the last few debates, he's not particularly enthusiastic about Newt or Romney. He might choose to just call it quits without endorsing, which would lead to one hell of a ruckus as his supporters try to decide who they want to fall behind: the philandering shitbag or the flip-flopping robot.

He'll hold his nose and eventually endorse Newt. Only because Newt is nominally Catholic but that will suffice for this purpose.

re: #82 Slumbering Behemoth

California. Let's see. We get two Senators, same as New Mexico. We vote last after trend setting Iowa and New Hampshire. Eighth from the bottom in federal spending per tax dollar $0.78 vs New Mexico's $2.03.

Yeah, it's a little broken.

re: #65 wlewisiii

Thanks for the kind words. I like Kilgore, he has posted a lot of good stuff. He has been correct a lot about Occupy, just has a really harsh way of looking at it.

Another similarity for me personally is the hope I had for the early message in both instances.

Some of you might recall that before we had Pages, we would just link. You new Lizards have some features that were not always here.

Anyway I went and photographed the very first TP event in LA which at the time had not yet taken on the racist tone. It was wrapped up in California GOP primary PAC politics and fiscal conservatism rhetoric. I posted it at my photo blog at blogspot & linked it here. The TP got so bad later I memory holed it off of my blog.

I photographed and more at OccupyLA and had a similar disappointment. Separating wealth from politics makes sense. Backing Bradley Manning does not.

Demi Moore hospitalized for doing Whippits?

What is the world coming too?

re: #87 Olsonist

New Mexico: "Ha ha! California is over taxed and it's ruining their economy. Stupid assholes".

California: "Fuck you, dude. If it weren't for us Californians paying giant federal taxes when you pay none, your broke asses would probably still look like part of Old Mexico".
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re: #89 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Demi Moore hospitalized for doing Whippits?

What is the world coming too?

re: #86 wlewisiii

He'll hold his nose and eventually endorse Newt. Only because Newt is nominally Catholic but that will suffice for this purpose.

Relating to that is that Newt is against an abortion exception for rape, incest or to save the life of the mother, whereas Mitt is hoping nobody asks him to take a solid position at least until the general.

It's a shame in a sense. New is the weaker candidate for sure, but if he loses he's going to lose because he's actually taken a few stands and held them. He's a wish-washing flip-flopping piece of shit, but at least he's not a wormy bag of lies whose positions are determined by a protean landscape of momentary expedience like Mitt. Compared to Romney he's a rock of intellectual (if not personal) integrity.

re: #91 Gus 802

[Video]

Kill da wabbit, kill da wabbit...

Way OT
Have any of you ever read a story about a haunted camera?

re: #93 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Kill da wabbit, kill da wabbit...

Awesome. Now upding my post.

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re: #94 Rightwingconspirator

I used a haunted condom once. Does that count?

re: #95 Gus 802

Ding whore.

re: #93 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Kill da wabbit, kill da wabbit...

Chuck Jones had a genius for comedy.

re: #88 Rightwingconspirator

Thanks for the kind words. I like Kilgore, he has posted a lot of good stuff. He has been correct a lot about Occupy, just has a really harsh way of looking at it.

Another similarity for me personally is the hope I had for the early message in both instances.

Some of you might recall that before we had Pages, we would just link. You new Lizards have some features that were not always here.

Anyway I went and photographed the very first TP event in LA which at the time had not yet taken on the racist tone. It was wrapped up in California GOP primary PAC politics and fiscal conservatism rhetoric. I posted it at my photo blog at blogspot & linked it here. The TP got so bad later I memory holed it off of my blog.

I photographed and more at OccupyLA and had a similar disappointment. Separating wealth from politics makes sense. Backing Bradley Manning does not.

I remember your first TP visit. I had hope then that, while conservative, it had a chance to be a real movement. Alas, no. The Occupy people have a better chance of building something real that can do some good yet, though its going to be hard. We'll see if they are able to.

re: #97 Dark_Falcon

Chuck Jones had a genius for comedy.

Bugs Bunny. The meaning of life.

Whoa, what's up with Youtube at night. Here I am watching Al Green videos, and I get a blatantly anti-union ad extolling Orrin Hatch's "Employee Rights Act".

AAAHHH

I gotta get to bed. Work to do early. Play nice in the overnight.

PS. RWC. I've dug my wallet a grave. I have a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt on layaway. Oy!

re: #92 goddamnedfrank

Relating to that is that Newt is against an abortion exception for rape, incest or to save the life of the mother, whereas Mitt is hoping nobody asks him to take a solid position at least until the general.

It's a shame in a sense. New is the weaker candidate for sure, but if he loses he's going to lose because he's actually taken a few stands and held them. He's a wish-washing flip-flopping piece of shit, but at least he's not a wormy bag of lies whose positions are determined by a protean landscape of momentary expedience like Mitt. Compared to Romney he's a rock of intellectual (if not personal) integrity.

I can see where you're going with that, but Mittens still is a million times more ethical than the Ethically Challenged Amphibian. I don't like Mittens. I think he'd be a nightmare as president. But I'd do lots of evil if it came down to Mittens or Newt for the next 4 years.

re: #101 Rightwingconspirator

I gotta get to bed. Work to do early. Play nice in the overnight.

I'll sign off too. Good Night, All.

re: #104 Dark_Falcon

I'll sign off too. Good Night, All.

RWC & DF are giving a good hint here. Good night, all!

re: #105 wlewisiii

I ain't trying to judge, but would y'all turn off that webcam before you jump into that threesome? I'd like to preserve what little is left of my inner child.
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re: #106 Slumbering Behemoth

Huge fucking Raspberry!!!

Student Faces Town’s Wrath in Protest Against a Prayer

CRANSTON, R.I. — She is 16, the daughter of a firefighter and a nurse, a self-proclaimed nerd who loves Harry Potter and Facebook. But Jessica Ahlquist is also an outspoken atheist who has incensed this heavily Roman Catholic city with a successful lawsuit to get a prayer removed from the wall of her high school auditorium, where it has hung for 49 years.

A federal judge ruled this month that the prayer’s presence at Cranston High School West was unconstitutional, concluding that it violated the principle of government neutrality in religion. In the weeks since, residents have crowded school board meetings to demand an appeal, Jessica has received online threats and the police have escorted her at school, and Cranston, a dense city of 80,000 just south of Providence, has throbbed with raw emotion.

State Representative Peter G. Palumbo, a Democrat from Cranston, called Jessica “an evil little thing” on a popular talk radio show. Three separate florists refused to deliver her roses sent from a national atheist group. The group, the Freedom From Religion Foundation, has filed a complaint with the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights...

re: #93 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Kill da wabbit, kill da wabbit...

Of course you realize this means war:

re: #108 Gus 802

As a Christian, I say may the good lord bless her and keep her for understanding where faith and school should be kept separate. Amen!

Made in China

re: #108 Gus 802

Well, you know. Those atheists have no moral, biblical foundation, and as such have no problem using abusive and threatening language towards a 16 year old girl.

And really, it's no surprise that a democratic state rep. would call her “an evil little thing”. That's just how those librul atheists roll.

/wait, what?

re: #112 Slumbering Behemoth

Well, you know. Those atheists have no moral, biblical foundation, and as such have no problem using abusive and threatening language towards a 16 year old girl.

And really, it's no surprise that a democratic state rep. would call her “an evil little thing”. That's just how those librul atheists roll.

/wait, what?

Never entrust your liberty upon any organized religion, woops, I mean organized political party.

re: #108 Gus 802

BTW, even though I disagree with with PZ on a few points, there are some points he makes that I find myself agreeing with. Like this one.

/religious plant

re: #114 Slumbering Behemoth

BTW, even though I disagree with with PZ on a few points, there are some points he makes that I find myself agreeing with. Like this one.

Yep. Well the key still remains. No one is our masters. That includes PZ Myers or the people he speaks of. We are and should remain free men not beholden to one man, one book, or one ideal.

But what I really need now is some sleep! Whew. Good night. :)

Watch out where the Huskies go and don't you eat that yellow snow.

re: #115 Gus 802

It's a weird state of affairs. Unless the dude is trying to make an ironic point.

Ugh. The non-religious among us do not seek to build temples, they only wish to no longer be treated as evil demons.

On and on.

re: #118 Amory Blaine

On and on.

... and on and on and on.

re: #119 Slumbering Behemoth

... and on and on and on.

[Video]

AND ON!

re: #120 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

"My elaborate bandana hides the fact that I'm balding, right"?

/and Orange Goblin keeps the faith...

re: #121 Slumbering Behemoth

"My elaborate bandana hides the fact that I'm balding, right"?

/and Orange Goblin keeps the faith...

[Video]

Can't beat the classics

Hey.

re: #122 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Oy, wot?!?! Yer a right prick after me own heart.

the jan brewer Obama thing is totally her pushing her book

re: #119 Slumbering Behemoth

... and on and on and on.

[Video]

And on.

re: #125 WindUpBird

the jan brewer Obama thing is totally her pushing her book

Drama. Some people like drama.

re: #108 Gus 802

fucking crazies

Any state representative who says that about a kid really is showing their sickassed true colors

re: #126 Amory Blaine

And on.

[Video]

Of course you know, this means war...

I accept your challenge of obscure 70's hits!!

re: #122 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Can't beat the classics

[Video]

You forgot the sarc tag.

re: #127 EdDantes

Drama. Some people like drama.

drama creates publicity, publicity drives book sales, book sales earn Jan Brewer money, Jan Brewer buys more booze to dump into her morning coffee

the cycle of life!

re: #126 Amory Blaine

Dear Gravel, you soulless bastard. You deserve this.

re: #130 Amory Blaine

I accept your challenge of obscure 70's hits!!

re: #132 WindUpBird

drama creates publicity, publicity drives book sales, book sales earn Jan Brewer money, Jan Brewer buys more booze to dump into her morning coffee

the cycle of life!

Ever was it thus.

re: #130 Amory Blaine

I accept your challenge of obscure 70's hits!!

I'm still on Jailbait

re: #137 Amory Blaine

I'm still on Jailbait

There are laws against that.
/

Obscure 70s hits? You got nuthin'.

re: #139 Sergey Romanov

Obscure 70s hits? You got nuthin'.

[Video]

re: #133 Slumbering Behemoth

Dear Gravel, you soulless bastard. You deserve this.

Arrrggghhh!! I'm dying!!!...

re: #140 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

[Video]

It's not obscure. :P

re: #134 WindUpBird

Still occasionally played on the "Classic Rock" stations in my area.

re: #142 Sergey Romanov

It's not obscure. :P

Depends completely upon your field of study.

re: #143 Slumbering Behemoth

used to in Portland, before KUFO went down :P

re: #139 Sergey Romanov

Sounds like a combination of Ennio Morricone and something from Xanadu.
/

re: #146 Slumbering Behemoth

re: #142 Sergey Romanov

It's not obscure. :P

how about this

Oh yeah. I'm goin' there.

re: #146 Slumbering Behemoth

Sounds like a combination of Ennio Morricone and something from Xanadu.
/

Upding for knowing who Ennio is.

re: #147 Sergey Romanov

Benny Hill and drunken, nightmare pr0n.

/just giving you shit, Sergey.

wrap-up thread to try to make sense

i try to make sense, but i always end up with less than i started with

re: #149 Amory Blaine

Oh yeah. I'm goin' there.

[Video]

Not quite 70s. :P

re: #150 EdDantes

Upding for knowing who Ennio is.

Is there anybody who doesn't know Morricone?

re: #153 Sergey Romanov

Not quite 70s. :P

re: #154 Sergey Romanov

Is there anybody who doesn't know Morricone?

Si.

re: #153 Sergey Romanov

Not quite 70s. :P

lol. I got sidetracked. Sorry. Loved your No.139. Catchy.

re: #157 Amory Blaine

lol. I got sidetracked. Sorry. Loved your No.139. Catchy.

"And Lenin is so young,
And young October is ahead."

;)

re: #150 EdDantes

Upding for knowing who Ennio is.

Morricone is common knowledge for any film geek ^_^

re: #150 EdDantes

I grew up on Spaghetti Westerns and Bruce Lee.

The Ecstasy of Gold still gives me chills.

"Ray of golden Sun", 1973

re: #159 WindUpBird

True. I didn't know how many film geeks were here.

re: #163 EdDantes

True. I didn't know how many film geeks were here.

Not a film geek, just thought it was common knowledge.

re: #160 Slumbering Behemoth

And this scene is fucking genius. Because of Ennio.

re: #163 EdDantes

True. I didn't know how many film geeks were here.

The Fields of the Nephilim intro their first LP with Morricone references:

re: #164 Sergey Romanov

Not a film geek, just thought it was common knowledge.

No. most moviegoers have no idea who composed the music.

re: #168 EdDantes

No. most moviegoers have no idea who composed the music.

This is a classic case of "clever blog commenters"

I collect spooky soundtracks, the OST to 12 Monkeys being one of my favorites ^^ Also, Daft Punk's Tron 2.0 soundtrack is better than the film. THAT'S a soundtrack i guarantee any decent electronic music fan knows about

Prog up the Ennio.

re: #168 EdDantes

No. most moviegoers have no idea who composed the music.

OK. This is probably a Russian bias. He is quite popular here, gives concerts in Kremlin and whatnot.

re: #170 WindUpBird

Also, Daft Punk's Tron 2.0 soundtrack is better than the film.

Half a cat turd is better than that film. A more interesting story could have been made if "Dad" was the villain and "Clone" was the good guy.

re: #173 Slumbering Behemoth

Half a cat turd is better than that film. A better story could have been made if "Dad" was the villain and "Clone" was the good guy.

It was like Avatar: Great visuals, but badly recycled story.

re: #173 Slumbering Behemoth

Half a cat turd is better than that film. A more interesting story could have been made if "Dad" was the villain and "Clone" was the good guy.

Perhaps having the titular character make more than a token appearance would have been in order.

re: #174 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

It was like Avatar: Great visuals, but badly recycled story.

The only thing I liked about Avatar was the spaceship.

re: #176 Varek Raith

The only thing I liked about Avatar was the spaceship.

The sleeper ship or the gunships?

re: #176 Varek Raith

The only thing I liked about Avatar was the spaceship.

Loved the technology, wanted to barf at the science (Floating islands!), and generally okay character design.

re: #175 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

"Oh look, there's Tron. What a dick. How 'bout this Light Cycle, eh?"

re: #177 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

The sleeper ship or the gunships?

Image: avatar-spaceship-over-pandora-1263194828_full550.jpg

re: #179 Slumbering Behemoth

"Oh look, there's Tron. What a dick. How 'bout this Light Cycle, eh?"

"I fight for the Users!"...BOOM!... well, so much for that.

re: #179 Slumbering Behemoth

"Oh look, there's Tron. What a dick. How 'bout this Light Cycle, eh?"

The "big reveal" was anything but. If they'd wanted to shock us, they might have removed the signature "T" on his chest.

Look I can plug my pony tail into stuff!!!

re: #180 Varek Raith

Image: avatar-spaceship-over-pandora-1263194828_full550.jpg

I'll stick with Battle Barges.

Image: BattleBarge_Coteaz.jpg

Tron?

re: #182 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

A better story could have been made if "Dad" was the villain.

Instead... "Blah, blah, blah, man" 11ty..

Good night all
therefore, make peace with your god, whatever you perceive him to be: hairy thunderer or cosmic muffin. With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal, the world continues to deteriorate. GIVE UP!

re: #187 EdDantes

Good night all
therefore, make peace with your god, whatever you perceive him to be: hairy thunderer or cosmic muffin.

What about hairy ... nevermind.

re: #186 Slumbering Behemoth

A better story could have been made if "Dad" was the villain.

Instead... "Blah, blah, blah, man" 11ty..

They tried a variation of that with CLU, but I'm sure there was some clause in Jeff Bridges contract that says "I don't play bad guys."

re: #184 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I'll stick with Battle Barges.

Image: BattleBarge_Coteaz.jpg

Specs?

re: #162 Sergey Romanov

When you least expect it, I shall link upon you some kind of musical absurdity.
It. Is. On.

re: #184 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

I'll stick with Battle Barges.

Image: BattleBarge_Coteaz.jpg

I see your...mega-ship and raise you...this.

re: #192 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

I see your...mega-ship and raise you...this.

And I'll raise you future Janeway and transphasic torpedoes.
Or somesuch nonsense.

re: #191 Slumbering Behemoth

re: #190 Varek Raith

Specs?

The Battle Barge is the largest Space Marine warship and is configured for close support of planetary landings, carrying numerous bombardment turrets and torpedo tubes. Most chapters control two or three Battle Barges designed to deploy a fighting force to planets in a rapid fashion. Large amounts of space are designed to hold launch bays for intrasystem craft and drop pods allowing up to three companies to deploy simultaneously. The vessel is extremely heavily armored and well-shielded for breaching planetary defenses while also protecting its cargo. It is also a dangerous enemy, especially with boarding actions but also contains enough firepower to destroy all but the most powerful of warships. Battle Barges are some of the most powerful ships the Imperium has at its disposal, due to both the power of the ships and their contents.

Average length is between 4.5-5 miles long. Most are fitted with cyclonic torpedoes to conduct Exterminatus missions when necessary.

re: #193 Varek Raith

And I'll raise you future Janeway and transphasic torpedoes.
Or somesuch nonsense.

Its already been establish that Borg shields are no defense against projectile weaponry. Bolters and chain swords win again.

re: #196 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Its already been establish that Borg shields are no defense against projectile weaponry. Bolters and chain swords win again.

Heh.
Forget the phasers. They're useless against a drone.
*Takes out sword* This is far more effective.
Who writes that crap?
;)

re: #194 Sergey Romanov

Child actors in the Soviet Union, eh? I do recall reading something about that.

re: #198 Slumbering Behemoth

Child actors in the Soviet Union, eh? I do recall reading something about that.

Ah yes, the instant classic.

re: #197 Varek Raith

Heh.
Forget the phasers. They're useless against a drone.
*Takes out sword* This is far more effective.
Who writes that crap?
;)

It's the same as other series cloaking enemy soldiers in bulletproof armor, a means of neutralizing the weapons that the good guys rely upon the most. Starfleet doesn't have guns or swords because, according to Gene, they'd long since "evolved" past them due to their inability to do more than kill.

re: #197 Varek Raith

Heh.
Forget the phasers. They're useless against a drone.
*Takes out sword* This is far more effective.
Who writes that crap?
;)

2' of forged steel placed in the proper location with significant force can ruin anyone's day.

re: #200 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

It's the same as other series cloaking enemy soldiers in bulletproof armor, a means of neutralizing the weapons that the good guys rely upon the most. Starfleet doesn't have guns or swords because, according to Gene, they'd long since "evolved" past them due to their inability to do more than kill.

My D20 Sith Lord carries a Warblade as a backup. Take that, silly Jedi!

re: #201 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

2' of forged steel placed in the proper location with significant force can ruin anyone's day.

Yet a shield that can shrug off a phaser can't deal with a blade moving at slow speeds.

re: #202 Varek Raith

My D20 Sith Lord carries a Warblade as a backup. Take that, silly Jedi!

Had a thief in Ravenloft who carried about 2 dozen different knives made out of different materials, just in case.

"Cold Iron.. nope. Silver.. nope. Bone blade.. nope. Copper.. *YARRG* Bingo."

re: #204 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Had a thief in Ravenloft who carried about 2 dozen different knives made out of different materials, just in case.

"Cold Iron.. nope. Silver.. nope. Bone blade.. nope. Copper.. *YARRG* Bingo."

This one always catches people off guard when I use it.
[Link: starwars.wikia.com...]

re: #203 Varek Raith

Yet a shield that can shrug off a phaser can't deal with a blade moving at slow speeds.

Actually, they sort of address it in the books. Apparently the one projectile weapon they show in a single episode of Deep Space 9, which was supposed to be a prototype, gets mass-produced to deal with Borg incursions.

re: #205 Varek Raith

This one always catches people off guard when I use it.
[Link: starwars.wikia.com...]

FC-1 was more my hunter's style.

re: #206 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

Actually, they sort of address it in the books. Apparently the one projectile weapon they show in a single episode of Deep Space 9, which was supposed to be a prototype, gets mass-produced to deal with Borg incursions.

Right!
I remember that ep now.

re: #203 Varek Raith

Fucking Holtzman. Dumbass.

re: #207 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

FC-1 was more my hunter's style.

Heh, I ruined a buddies ship with one of those.
Opened the hatch, fired off a ton of canisters, walked away.

How is The Old Republic, anyway?

Star Wars nerds.

//

re: #212 Sergey Romanov

Dune, bitch! Fuck you!!
/

re: #212 Sergey Romanov

Star Wars nerds.

//

DM "WTF did you do that for?"

ME "Your silly quest revolved around his ship, so I made sure it couldn't fly" :P

Now we're havin fun.

re: #208 Varek Raith

Right!
I remember that ep now.

Yeah, there was this big "Crisis on Infinite Earths" sort of deal recently in the novels, involving all the major characters, and a huge Borg invasion. Long story short, Borg are gone, but a whole lot of planets got the shit kicked out of them.

Martian Chronicles fahevar!!!

re: #211 Varek Raith

How is The Old Republic, anyway?

Pretty fun so far. The fact one can run a Jedi Knight who gets laid and corrupted by the dark side in the first story arc was a pleasant suprise.

Pac-man is the essential RPG.

/

re: #217 Amory Blaine

:sigh: You are the nerd that makes every other nerd walk away in shame.
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Morning, all

re: #220 Slumbering Behemoth

I accept your submission.

re: #219 Sergey Romanov

Pac-man is the essential RPG.

/

that would be cool

re: #219 Sergey Romanov

Pac-man is the essential RPG.

/

Damn. I just about swallowed my cig. Well done.

re: #221 researchok

Morning, all

same to you

Making your buddies realize that a Jedi Master can't be fast enough deflect an incoming projectile to the head is priceless.

There are some really interesting conversations around here in the early AM

re: #217 Amory Blaine

Martian Chronicles fahevar!!!

Ray rules... And so does Issac

I'm off of work for 2 days. Pounding down some Spaten with my son playin some tunes.

So, did anyone make a lightsaber mod for Skyrim?

re: #226 Varek Raith

Making your buddies realize that a Jedi Master can't be fast enough deflect an incoming projectile to the head is priceless.

Neo wants to talk with you...

re: #229 Amory Blaine

I'm off of work for 2 days. Pounding down some Spaten with my son playin some tunes.

nice...

re: #230 Sergey Romanov

So, did anyone make a lightsaber mod for Skyrim?

[Link: skyrim.nexusmods.com...]

re: #230 Sergey Romanov

Nevermind, I see they did.

"The Moon? Well, now we call it North, North Dakota"
-Maddow

re: #222 Amory Blaine

I accept your submission derision.

Okay.

re: #226 Varek Raith

Making your buddies realize that a Jedi Master can't be fast enough deflect an incoming projectile to the head is priceless.

Having a drunk failed Jedi sit off to the side and use his powers while the smuggler convinces the whole bar he can use the force is priceless.

Having a bounty hunter with an obscenely high intimidate skill who is convinced he knows the Jedi mind trick is a close second.

Create old, wrinkly character

Wear hooded robes

Lightning Spell

Let the hate flow through you

AndItAintNoMan 7 hours ago

re: #237 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Having a drunk failed Jedi sit off to the side and use his powers while the smuggler convinces the whole bar he can use the force is priceless.

Having a bounty hunter with an obscenely high intimidate skill who is convinced he knows the Jedi mind trick is a close second.

Yeah, must of the people I play D&D/SWD20 aren't that creative.

OK, this is good.

For all you Star Wars fans... you need this, a Boba Fett Hoodie

[Link: www.thinkgeek.com...]

re: #240 Sergey Romanov

OK, this is good.

[Video]

Lol at the end.

re: #242 Varek Raith

Lol at the end.

I didn't get it :(

re: #243 Sergey Romanov

I didn't get it :(

Neither did I!
XD

re: #242 Varek Raith

Lol at the end.

I did not get the end... but I laughed.. :)

Eh. Y'all kick my ass with nerd cred.

I've only read up to the third book in the "Dune" series, and pretty much said "fuck you" to Lucas about ten years ago.

Does it help that I have read just about everything Lovecraft has written?

/probly not

Maddow is doing the first segment of her show in an astronaut suit.
Lol@Newt.

re: #246 Slumbering Behemoth

Eh. Y'all kick my ass with nerd cred.

I've only read up to the third book in the "Dune" series, and pretty much said "fuck you" to Lucas about ten years ago.

Does it help that I have read just about everything Lovecraft has written?

/probly not

Hell YES... Lovecraft is the shit!

re: #246 Slumbering Behemoth

Eh. Y'all kick my ass with nerd cred.

I've only read up to the third book in the "Dune" series, and pretty much said "fuck you" to Lucas about ten years ago.

Does it help that I have read just about everything Lovecraft has written?

/probly not

Yes, yes it does.
Also, Lucas is a sonuvabitch.
;)

re: #245 boxhead

I did not get the end... but I laughed.. :)

Well I can only assume it was King Leonidas flying hitting the windshield. Not sure why, but I laughed.

re: #246 Slumbering Behemoth

Eh. Y'all kick my ass with nerd cred.

I've only read up to the third book in the "Dune" series,

Not have I even not read the books, I have not even seen the movies (are there more than one?).

Does it help that I have read just about everything Lovecraft has written?

Goth./

Also, Star Trek is dead to me so long as JJ Abrams is anywhere near it.

re: #251 Sergey Romanov

Not have I even not read the books, I have not even seen the movies (are there more than one?).

Goth./

The SciFi Channel's mini series of Dune was very good and canonical. The major motion picture added lots of stuff not in the books. But I did like it.

re: #253 boxhead

The SciFi Channel's mini series of Dune was very good and canonical. The major motion picture added lots of stuff not in the books. But I did like it.

LENS FLARES!

Oh, wait, wrong series...

:P

re: #252 Varek Raith

Also, Star Trek is dead to me so long as JJ Abrams is anywhere near it.

Heretic!

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re: #252 Varek Raith

Also, Star Trek is dead to me so long as JJ Abrams is anywhere near it.

I really liked that last movie. And I am a huge Star Trek fan. It made it possible to have more movies in a time altered universe.

re: #254 Varek Raith

LENS FLARES!

Oh, wait, wrong series...

:P

oops... Well as for Lovecraft, Re-Animator was cool. Best sex scene ever. If you saw this movie, you know what I mean. LOL

[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]

re: #251 Sergey Romanov

Not have I even not read the books, I have not even seen the movies (are there more than one?).

No! Fuck the "Sy-Fy" channel! Fuck it in it's tower. There is only ONE!
/whargleblarglenerdrage!!!

re: #256 boxhead

I really liked that last movie. And I am a huge Star Trek fan. It made it possible to have more movies in a time altered universe.

I rather enjoyed it.

I dunno, Star Trek on tv has been just crap IMO. Ah well.