2 | Lidane Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:17:19pm |
Paging Kragar:
This is the best Condescending Wonka of all time. OF ALL TIME. goo.gl/iLMxr— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) November 10, 2012
3 | Darth Vader Gargoyle Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:21:24pm |
I guess Petraeus really was "All In"
Broadwell embedded with Petraeus in Afghanistan....snicker
I bet she took dictation.
That's all I've got for now...
4 | Shiplord Kirel Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:27:12pm |
re: #3 Darth Vader Gargoyle
I guess Petraeus really was "All In"
Broadwell embedded with Petraeus in Afghanistan....snicker
I bet she took dictation.
That's all I've got for now...
Deep penetration missions.....
5 | freetoken Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:28:18pm |
Well, that didn't take long:
Ohio anti-abortion ‘heartbeat’ bill sees action in lame duck session
An Ohio bill aimed at restricting abortion access will get another shot in the legislature this upcoming lame duck session, reported the Community Press and Recorder, thanks to new cooperation among anti-abortion rights groups.
Called the heartbeat bill, it would ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks, when some women are not yet aware they are pregnant.
[...]
6 | Darth Vader Gargoyle Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:29:54pm |
7 | allegro Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:30:02pm |
re: #5 freetoken
Well, that didn't take long:
Ohio anti-abortion ‘heartbeat’ bill sees action in lame duck session
Jobs, jobs, jobs.
8 | freetoken Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:30:08pm |
In supposedly "blue" Washington state, the Democratic party candidate eeks out a victory:
9 | dragonath Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:36:23pm |
re: #8 freetoken
Isn't that like the third time that guy ran?
10 | dragonath Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:38:00pm |
Never mind, I'm confusing him with Dino Rossi.
11 | freetoken Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:38:39pm |
re: #9 dragonath
Isn't that like the third time that guy ran?
Don't know. I'm on the whole blissfully ignorant of what happens way up there, associating "Washington" mostly with "apples", "cherries", "Boeing", and "Microsoft". Their politics is a mystery to me.
12 | dragonath Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:41:01pm |
Well they haven't elected a Republican governor in 30 years and they seem to be doing pretty good...
13 | Iwouldprefernotto Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:41:19pm |
re: #11 freetoken
Don't know. I'm on the whole blissfully ignorant of what happens way up there, associating "Washington" mostly with "apples", "cherries", "Boeing", and "Microsoft".
Theirpolitics is a mystery to me.
Welcome to the club.
14 | freetoken Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:42:24pm |
Here's a title of a science press release that will enlighten the readers - not :
16 | dragonath Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:44:04pm |
The 2012 Washington Gubernatorial Election took place on November 6, 2012.[1] Candidates in the election were chosen in an August 7, 2012,[2] primary election, under the state's nonpartisan blanket primary system.
I am intrigued
17 | bratwurst Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:47:52pm |
5 stages of #GOP grief: (1) denial (2) denial (3) denial (4) denial & finally (5) denial. WHEW! Was afraid they might learn sumthin! #tcot— Van Jones (@VanJones68) November 9, 2012
18 | EPR-radar Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:48:28pm |
re: #14 freetoken
Here's a title of a science press release that will enlighten the readers - not :
Looks like a god-awful main stream media attempt to describe scientific work. Nature is a flagship journal, so the underlying physics is most likely sound.
These scientists should sue for libel based on that awful title.
19 | jaunte Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:48:34pm |
re: #14 freetoken
The gap generated between two opposing nanospheres of gold can change its colour when the distance between them is less than one nanometre
But of course!
20 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:48:39pm |
re: #16 dragonath
The 2012 Washington Gubernatorial Election took place on November 6, 2012.[1] Candidates in the election were chosen in an August 7, 2012,[2] primary election, under the state's nonpartisan blanket primary system.
I am intrigued
Nonpartisan blanket primary system - use in Washington state
Washington state, along with California and Alaska, had a blanket primary system that allowed every voter to choose a candidate of any party for each position. This kind of system was ruled unconstitutional in California Democratic Party v. Jones in 2000 because it forced political parties to endorse candidates against their will.[2]
The Washington State Legislature passed a new primary system in 2004, which would have created a nonpartisan blanket or "Top Two" primary system, with an Open primary as a backup, giving the Governor the option to choose. Although Secretary of State Sam Reed advocated the Top Two, on April 1, 2004 the Governor used the line-item veto to activate the Open primary instead. In response, Washington's Initiative 872 was filed on January 8, 2004 by Terry Hunt from the Washington Grange, which proposed to create a nonpartisan blanket primary in that state. The measure passed with 59.8% of the vote (1,632,225 yes votes and 1,095,190 no votes) in 2004.[5]
On March 18, 2008, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party that Washington's Initiative 872 was constitutionally permissible, because unlike the earlier blanket primary, it officially disregards party affiliation while allowing candidates to state their party preference. However, the court wanted to wait for more evidence before addressing the chief items in the complaint and remanded the decision to the lower courts.[2] Since the 2008 decision Washington State implemented the Top two primary, which applies to federal, state and local elections, but not to presidential elections.[6]
There is no voter party registration in Washington. Candidates are not restricted to stating a preference to an established major or minor party. The candidate, on the ballot, has up to 16 characters to describe the party that he or she prefers.[7] Some candidates state a preference for an established major party, such as the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, while others use the ballot to send a message, such as Prefers No New Taxes Party or Prefers Salmon Yoga[8] Party. Since this is a "preference" and not a declaration of party membership, candidates can assert party affiliation without approval of the party itself, and even use alternate terms for a given party, such as Dino Rossi's 2008 stated preference for the "GOP Party"
21 | freetoken Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:49:23pm |
re: #18 EPR-radar
It's not a media story. It's the actual press release from the institution that is advertising its work.
22 | Decatur Deb Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:50:01pm |
re: #15 Gus
I hold no ill will towards Petraeus.
Nor I, but when you're caught with your short arm out, you take the yuks.
23 | jaunte Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:51:36pm |
re: #21 freetoken
"This new result establishes a fundamental quantum limit for the minimum dimensions within which we can trap light. Moreover, this reinterpretation of the interaction between light and matter at a sub-nanometric scale could provide new ways of describing and measuring the atomic-scale world and open doors to new strategies for the manufacture of even smaller optoelectric technological devices and access new limits of resolution in photochemistry."
Sandgrain cams for Rupert Murdoch.
24 | EPR-radar Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:52:03pm |
re: #21 freetoken
It's not a media story. It's the actual press release from the institution that is advertising its work.
Oh dear, I missed that.
25 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:55:30pm |
re: #22 Decatur Deb
Nor I, but when you're caught with your short arm out, you take the yuks.
Well, going from left to right. The left hates him because he was General Petraeus of the Iraq War. The CIA is pissed off at him. His wife is probably livid. His family and friends, disappointed. Finally to the right because they see him as being Obama's CIA director with who know what conspiracy theory.
26 | Stanghazi Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:57:57pm |
Funniest thing I saw today were the LGF geniuses who called on Rupert Murdoch to wire tap Patraeus to "get to the bottom of it"
27 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 6:59:01pm |
re: #25 Gus
I don't mind him and the Iraq War. He was a General, so he follows the orders of the President and Congress.
However, he was an idiot to cheat on such a loyal women, and very well could have put our national security in danger, with the email thing.
28 | Daniel Ballard Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:00:05pm |
re: #25 Gus
Well, going from left to right. The left hates him because he was General Petraeus of the Iraq War. The CIA is pissed off at him. His wife is probably livid. His family and friends, disappointed. Finally to the right because they see him as being Obama's CIA director with who know what conspiracy theory.
Colin Powell should soon send him a thank you note for relieving him of the most reviled ex general title. //
29 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:02:53pm |
re: #28 Daniel Ballard
Colin Powell should soon send him a thank you note for relieving him of the most reviled ex general title. //
I feel his pain.
Pun intended.
30 | Decatur Deb Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:03:25pm |
re: #25 Gus
Well, going from left to right. The left hates him because he was General Petraeus of the Iraq War. The CIA is...snip
A nice chunk of the Army is in "the Left". (Don't think I never met Petraeus,
but I did some of his bosses and other MACOM commanders.) Any guy with his pen in the wrong inkwell is fair game for humor.
31 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:04:04pm |
re: #30 Decatur Deb
A nice chunk of the Army is in "the Left". (Don't think I never met Petraeus,
but I did some of his bosses and other MACOM commanders.) Any guy with his pen in the wrong inkwell is fair game for humor.
We just can't bring up Clinton though. Right?
32 | goddamnedfrank Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:05:10pm |
re: #25 Gus
Well, going from left to right. The left hates him because he was General Petraeus of the Iraq War. The CIA is pissed off at him. His wife is probably livid. His family and friends, disappointed. Finally to the right because they see him as being Obama's CIA director with who know what conspiracy theory.
Obama should nominate Valerie Plame to replace Petraeus. Wingnut heads asplode!
33 | Decatur Deb Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:05:26pm |
re: #31 Gus
We just can't bring up Clinton though. Right?
Voted for him twice, never miss a shot at a decent Blue Dress joke. He earned it.
34 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:05:33pm |
re: #32 goddamnedfrank
Obama should nominate Valerie Plame to replace Petraeus. Wingnut heads asplode!
I like it.
35 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:05:59pm |
re: #33 Decatur Deb
Voted for him twice, never miss a shot at a decent Blue Dress joke. He earned it
I voted for him once. The second time I got drunk.
38 | The Questionable Timing of a Flea Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:08:56pm |
re: #31 Gus
We just can't bring up Clinton though. Right?
If it's funny, let it rip.
(I mean actual funny, not wingnut NO-U, retaliation-as-humor funny)
39 | b_Snark Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:10:05pm |
re: #38 The Questionable Timing of a Flea
If it's funny, let it rip.
(I mean actual funny, not wingnut NO-U, retaliation-as-humor funny)
OK.
Sorry hon, it wasn't me it was the dog.
40 | Decatur Deb Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:11:32pm |
re: #38 The Questionable Timing of a Flea
If it's funny, let it rip.
(I mean actual funny, not wingnut NO-U, retaliation-as-humor funny)
Misplaced Dick jokes are the bargain-basement of social control.
41 | The Questionable Timing of a Flea Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:12:14pm |
re: #39 b_snark
OK.
Sorry hon, it wasn't me it was the dog.
Eh. It's not like I'm old enough to "get" many Clinton/Lewinsky jokes anyway. Fart jokes are an acceptable substitute.
...though I question the timing.
42 | Decatur Deb Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:13:50pm |
re: #41 The Questionable Timing of a Flea
Eh. It's not like I'm old enough to "get" many Clinton/Lewinsky jokes anyway. Fart jokes are an acceptable substitute.
...though I question the timing.
So I guess "Monkey Business" jokes are a complete loss?
43 | The Questionable Timing of a Flea Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:15:21pm |
re: #42 Decatur Deb
So I guess "Monkey Business" jokes are a complete loss?
As in Marx Brothers? Or am I missing a key reference?
44 | Decatur Deb Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:15:40pm |
re: #43 The Questionable Timing of a Flea
As in Marx Brothers? Or am I missing a key reference?
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
45 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:16:17pm |
Warning! Warning!
@jesselynradack This is an accusation that requires evidence. Is there proof of this?— Gus (@Gus_802) November 10, 2012
47 | dragonath Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:17:57pm |
Hey, I had no idea the Democrats just gained supermajority status in California.
California! Uber Alles!
50 | Daniel Ballard Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:20:44pm |
re: #47 dragonath
Yup now they own it even more than a 65.99 % majority.
//
Honestly California shows how Democratic dominance of a state legislature is no guarantee of fiscal sensibility. It's not which party is on top, it's about checks and balances combined with smarter less greedy people.
52 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:22:19pm |
re: #50 Daniel Ballard
Not so fast. The whole reason for California's dire straits is that stupid proposition that the Conservatives had passed in the 80's.
53 | Decatur Deb Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:22:29pm |
re: #46 Gus
I think the professional left still wants to take down Obama.
We have a Professional Left. We keep them locked in the garret with Mrs. Rochester.
54 | The Questionable Timing of a Flea Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:23:41pm |
re: #44 Decatur Deb
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
I was nine and at a British public school. I summered in India.
I remember the Lockerbie bombing, Piper Alpha, and Raj Kapoor dying.
55 | Kronocide Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:24:56pm |
re: #52 ProGunLiberal
Not so fast. The whole reason for California's dire straits is that stupid proposition that the Conservatives had passed in the 80's.
Prop 13. Howard Jarvis.
That worked well.
56 | Big Joe Ghazi Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:27:32pm |
re: #47 dragonath
Hey, I had no idea the Democrats just gained supermajority status in California.
California! Uber Alles!
IF you insist.
57 | The Questionable Timing of a Flea Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:27:34pm |
General Petraeus should just claim he was looking for yellowcake uranium. That seems to justify just about anything.
58 | Kronocide Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:28:18pm |
I'm deep into a glass of cab/merlot from a client's private label. White pasta, coffee, dark red cherry, teak...
No, you can't have any.
59 | b_Snark Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:28:54pm |
re: #57 The Questionable Timing of a Flea
General Petraeus should just claim he was looking for yellowcake uranium. That seems to justify just about anything.
I read that as 'yellowcake urinal'.
60 | Kronocide Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:29:20pm |
re: #57 The Questionable Timing of a Flea
General Petraeus should just claim he was looking for yellowcake uranium. That seems to justify just about anything.
My yellowcake brings all the boys in the yard
you're dam right, it's better than yours
I could teach you but I have to charge
61 | Daniel Ballard Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:30:05pm |
re: #52 ProGunLiberal
Nope. Total up tax revenues from all sources and you find out there is was more than adequate money in the system. Other taxes were passed to make up the difference from 13 and then some. According to this link Californians provide $4375 in state and local revenues. The US overall is $4141. This is up through 2009.
[Link: taxpolicycenter.org...]
Now of course (prop 30) we are the most taxed state in the country period. No need to undue Prop 13.
62 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:31:33pm |
63 | Kronocide Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:33:18pm |
Petraus: 'Hi, my name is David. Can I buy you a drink? It's called the Surge...'
64 | The Questionable Timing of a Flea Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:33:52pm |
Sex?
No. That was enhanced interrogation. Ego down, pride down, she go down.
65 | dragonath Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:34:52pm |
re: #62 William Barnett-Lewis
"Turn on those Dallas Cowboys on your TV
lock your doors...
clooooooooose your mind"
66 | Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:35:11pm |
re: #45 Gus
Warning! Warning!
[Embedded content]
"What is asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." - Hitchens
67 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:36:44pm |
re: #66 Our Precious Bodily Fluids
"What is asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." - Hitchens
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
68 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:37:44pm |
Watching For All Mankind on @hulu: hulu.com/watch/165094— Gus (@Gus_802) November 10, 2012
69 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:44:49pm |
re: #61 Daniel Ballard
Prop 30 wouldn't have been needed if you hadn't done Prop. 13. You are expecting to get something for nothing. Things cost money.
70 | JamesWI Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:45:35pm |
Read the second question here and tell me this doesn't sound like Paula Broadwell's husband (probably isn't, but it is eerie)
Holy HELL RT @bdomenech: !!! RT @sstrella: ! RT @blakehounshell Interesting letter. nyti.ms/SW8gyO
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) November 10, 2012
71 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:47:23pm |
OK. Scandal accepted. Go and govern and wait 2 more years when all this shit starts all over again. This is how democracy works.
//
72 | Kronocide Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:48:21pm |
@toure The party that hates affirmative action now loves affirmative action and has always loved affirmative action.— Ryan King (@BigPapa1849) November 10, 2012
73 | Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:51:23pm |
re: #62 William Barnett-Lewis
Jello's lyrics are underappreciated.
Pep rally in the Holy Temple
And you're forced to go
Masturbate en masse
With the favored religious cult
Cheerleaders yell "rah rah team!"
From the locker room
Parades the prime beef
When archaeologists dig this up
They'll either laugh or cry
It's difficult to adequately convey to people who don't have the experience the degree to which Texas high school football really can resemble an apocalyptic religious cult at times.
74 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:52:05pm |
Should mention my mom criticized me for the combination of a) rescinding an invitation to go to museum things in Denver and then b) saying she wanting people like me to die because she doesn't support Obamacare.
75 | OhNoZombies! Fri, Nov 9, 2012 7:53:07pm |
re: #45 Gus
Warning! Warning!
[Embedded content]
"The weight of evidence for an extraordinary claim must be proportioned to its strangeness."
-LaPlace
Get it... She might have been his secretary !
LOL
79 | The Questionable Timing of a Flea Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:00:12pm |
re: #73 Our Precious Bodily Fluids
It's difficult to adequately convey to people who don't have the experience the degree to which Texas high school football really can resemble an apocalyptic religious cult at times.
Somebody has to feed the sun god.
We can't all be NIMBY about the bat-shaped star demons that want to eat the cosmos.
85 | Daniel Ballard Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:04:44pm |
86 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:05:27pm |
re: #23 jaunte
Sandgrain cams for Rupert Murdoch.
Sand grains? Ha!
You know those little floaty things you sometimes see when your eyes are closed?...yep. ;)
Watching you...
///
87 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:05:48pm |
Remind me to complain the next time someone posts another speed metal band here. But I won't.
88 | Varek Raith Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:06:57pm |
90 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:07:36pm |
After learning more about it, how in the hell did Iran fail to kill the MQ-1 Predator?
It has the top speed of my Honda Accord, and is about as manuverable as the Spruce Goose. Yes, they were using Su-25, the Soviet Fight-Bomber design. But even the A-10, which is much less suited to air-to-air attacks has killed air targets.
Nobody should be fearing Iran.
91 | RadicalModerate Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:07:43pm |
re: #62 William Barnett-Lewis
I always preferred the slightly later version ...
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It still amazes me that some of the frontmen of the early-mid 1980s punk movement were so politically insightful, particularly the ones who didn't engage in self-destructive behavior.
I'm still a pretty big fan of Henry Rollins, who has regular speaking engagements across the country, and recently went on a 50-state interview tour in conjunction with the most recent Presidential election.
He's got an online video series on YouTube as well.
[Link: www.youtube.com...]
94 | prairiefire Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:10:57pm |
re: #53 Decatur Deb
We have a Professional Left. We keep them locked in the garret with Mrs. Rochester.
Just keep me away from the burning embers...
95 | Kronocide Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:11:27pm |
re: #87 Gus
Remind me to complain the next time someone posts another speed metal band here. But I won't.
Black metal should take back black friday #venom #celticfrost #happythanksgiving— Turbine Divinity (@turbinedivinity) November 10, 2012
96 | Varek Raith Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:12:09pm |
As long as no one posts disco, I'm fine with the music.
97 | Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:12:19pm |
re: #70 JamesWI
Read the second question here and tell me this doesn't sound like Paula Broadwell's husband (probably isn't, but it is eerie)
[Embedded content]
It's highly ambiguous. Almost any "government executive" could be projected into that empty space. Seems very similar to the way cold reading works.
I can't remember the name of it to save my life, but there was a study conducted once upon a time that involved people being asked to rate how accurately they thought a few paragraphs described their personalities. Almost everyone said it was an exact or nearly-exact match. In reality, the descriptions were very generalized statements that could apply to almost everyone, but were worded in such a way as to give the illusion of being specific.
99 | Decatur Deb Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:15:32pm |
re: #97 Our Precious Bodily Fluids
Ouch. Per wiki, the assumed girlfriend is a West Pointer and Reserve Major. If all is accurate, that puts a different color on the thing.
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
100 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:17:32pm |
Windupbird and Windsagio. I always liked them. Still follow on Twitter.
102 | RadicalModerate Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:18:51pm |
re: #96 Varek Raith
As long as no one posts disco, I'm fine with the music.
You asked for it.
Yes, it's really a Chinese woman, playing French accordion music.
In New Zealand.
103 | OhNoZombies! Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:18:53pm |
104 | prairiefire Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:20:15pm |
105 | Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:20:34pm |
Home is where the hatred is
107 | Kronocide Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:24:46pm |
Srsly.. whys is WUB not here? I though Windsagio has been posting occationally.
What's WUB's Twitter?
108 | geoduck Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:30:33pm |
re: #102 RadicalModerate
Yes, it's really a Chinese woman, playing French accordion music. In New Zealand.
Here's my favorite culture clash.
109 | Joanne Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:31:28pm |
re: #8 freetoken
In supposedly "blue" Washington state, the Democratic party candidate eeks out a victory:
The ads were brutal. The GOPer called him every name in the book but for human. I don't know if any of it was true but those ads were seriously negative against him.
110 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:32:22pm |
re: #91 RadicalModerate
It still amazes me that some of the frontmen of the early-mid 1980s punk movement were so politically insightful, particularly the ones who didn't engage in self-destructive behavior.
I hear you. I still dearly love X - John Doe & Exene Cervenka? Best punk band evah. Husker Du came close. Clash near them. DK's & many others shortly there after. But X? "Hey baby, it's the fourth of july..."
111 | prairiefire Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:33:36pm |
re: #110 William Barnett-Lewis
I hear you. I still dearly love X - John Doe & Exene Cervenka? Best punk band evah. Husker Du came close. Clash near them. DK's & many others shortly there after. But X? "Hey baby, it's the fourth of july..."
Floral saw X play Live, several times.
112 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:34:11pm |
re: #22 Decatur Deb
Nor I, but when you're caught with your short arm out, you take the yuks.
True that. But while I hold no ill will towards the man, in my eyes he compromised his integrity and his honesty. He needs to make amends for that.
113 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:34:54pm |
See how we are?
114 | geoduck Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:39:14pm |
re: #109 Joanne
The ads were brutal. The GOPer called him every name in the book but for human. I don't know if any of it was true but those ads were seriously negative against him.
Washington isn't a blue state in as much as the Seattle area is a very blue metroplex. Especially east of the Cascades, it's deep red. And so even though the Dems have won, what, seven times in a row, it's seldom if ever been a blowout. The GOPer this time, McKenna, made a special long-term effort to appear moderate and reasonable, but then as Attorney General he jumped on the anti-Obamacare lawsuit bandwagon, against the wishes of every other elected official in the state. Might have cost him his chance at the big seat.
115 | BongCrodny Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:39:39pm |
re: #110 William Barnett-Lewis
"Hey baby, it's the fourth of july..."
You should listen to the guy who wrote that song. :-)
116 | Kronocide Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:39:52pm |
I'm officially blowing up this thread now. I give you accordion remixes:
System of a Down: Chop Suey
117 | Talking Point Detective Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:41:16pm |
Wow - just saw something about this on MSNBC.
The racist social-media comments that greeted Barack Obama’s re-election on Tuesday ran the gamut from the ignorant to the hateful. Now a group of academics at the Floating Sheep blog has taken some of the worst statements on Twitter — which the group calls “some of the nastiest tweets you might possibly imagine” — and projected them onto a map of the U.S. The result? Nine of the 10 worst states, by number of racist comments, went to Republican candidate Mitt Romney in the Nov. 6 election.
Read more: [Link: newsfeed.time.com...]
[Link: newsfeed.time.com...]
118 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:42:03pm |
re: #115 BongGhazi
You should listen to the guy who wrote that song. :-)
I have. I still like John singing it better :)
120 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:42:54pm |
121 | BongCrodny Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:46:09pm |
re: #118 William Barnett-Lewis
I have. I still like John singing it better :)
My tastes lean more towards roots rock, so I prefer Dave Alvin's version -- but I confess to playing the living hell out of "Under The Big Black Sun" during my years as a college station DJ.
For a while X's version of "Breathless" made it on almost every compilation tape I made.
122 | Gus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:46:42pm |
re: #116 KronoGhazi
I'm officially blowing up this thread now. I give you accordion remixes:
System of a Down: Chop Suey
[Embedded content]
Good shit there.
123 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:48:09pm |
124 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:51:51pm |
re: #121 BongGhazi
My tastes lean more towards roots rock, so I prefer Dave Alvin's version -- but I confess to playing the living hell out of "Under The Big Black Sun" during my years as a college station DJ.
For a while X's version of "Breathless" made it on almost every compilation tape I made.
I can dig it.
You'll probably get this - I po'd John Doe once when I told him I liked their cover of "All or Nothing" on the Ain't Love Grand? LP... ;)
The Boss has come to really love their early stuff and I'm trying to get her to check out the Knitters...
125 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:53:00pm |
re: #123 Dark_Falcon
I'll see that one and raise:
[Embedded content]
Good BoC, though if I'm in the mood to drop them like a bomb, I'd go with Astronomy.
126 | BongCrodny Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:54:39pm |
re: #121 BongGhazi
My tastes lean more towards roots rock, so I prefer Dave Alvin's version -- but I confess to playing the living hell out of "Under The Big Black Sun" during my years as a college station DJ.
For a while X's version of "Breathless" made it on almost every compilation tape I made.
Heh. I see I got my memory discombobulated. "Breathless" was on the "More Fun In The New World" album.
I am so fucking old.
128 | Dancing along the light of day Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:57:58pm |
re: #111 prairiefire
Floral saw X play Live, several times.
Giggles. Was friends with one of the Bangles, too!
129 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:58:21pm |
re: #126 BongGhazi
You and me both brother. I've caught them 3 times live now and all three are in my top 10 concerts though. Only Patti Smith & Paul Westerberg come close :)
130 | prairiefire Fri, Nov 9, 2012 8:58:21pm |
re: #128 Dancing along the light of day
Giggles. Was friends with one of the Bangles, too!
You so cool, girl.
131 | Dancing along the light of day Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:00:07pm |
re: #130 prairiefire
My very first concert had Aerosmith as the opening act for Jeff Beck. I was deaf for WEEKS!
132 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:01:47pm |
re: #127 Gus
It's a great song too. Punk in a real way that I'm not sure Simon realized he was channeling. Certainly their 2nd finest track.
133 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:01:59pm |
My Dad has asserted that Ted Nugent did something to a lady onstage.
Is he correct? I am not that familiar with that piece of pond scum.
134 | BongCrodny Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:03:57pm |
re: #124 William Barnett-Lewis
The Boss has come to really love their early stuff and I'm trying to get her to check out the Knitters...
Holy cow. I bought that album.
135 | BongCrodny Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:07:49pm |
re: #129 William Barnett-Lewis
You and me both brother. I've caught them 3 times live now and all three are in my top 10 concerts though. Only Patti Smith & Paul Westerberg come close :)
I would have loved to have seen The Replacements.
One of the few bands I never saw that I really regret missing.
136 | Dancing along the light of day Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:07:59pm |
137 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:11:45pm |
re: #133 ProGunLiberal
My Dad has asserted that Ted Nugent did something to a lady onstage.
Is he correct? I am not that familiar with that piece of pond scum.
No, I think that's untrue. Ted Nugent is a douche canoe, but he hasn't strayed since he got married. I've never heard of him abusing any woman physically.
139 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:13:36pm |
140 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:14:06pm |
re: #137 Dark_Falcon
No, I think that's untrue. Ted Nugent is a douche canoe, but he hasn't strayed since he got married. I've never heard of him abusing any woman physically.
Considering how I'd love an excuse to slander this scumbag, I have to, unfortunately, agree with DF. I will give that bastard a white feather someday,in honor of his messing his pants, if the good lord is willing.
141 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:16:06pm |
re: #138 Lidane
One of the greatest bands ever:
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Oy, I can only wish I knew. One of my best unseen bands.
142 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:16:30pm |
re: #140 William Barnett-Lewis
White Feather?
Though, looking up more statements from Nugent, he is a low class thug.
143 | Kragar Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:17:09pm |
144 | prairiefire Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:20:21pm |
re: #137 Dark_Falcon
No, I think that's untrue. Ted Nugent is a douche canoe, but he hasn't strayed since he got married. I've never heard of him abusing any woman physically.
He's got an out of wedlock kid he did not acknowledge for a long time ~[Link: www.debbieschlussel.com...]
145 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:20:31pm |
Idiot woman Tweets that she hopes President Obama is assassinated, gets canned from job, gets investigated by the Secret Service.
146 | Lidane Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:20:55pm |
re: #141 William Barnett-Lewis
Oy, I can only wish I knew. One of my best unseen bands.
I never got to see them either. They're one of my favorites, though.
Saw these guys at Lollapalooza in '92. Great show:
147 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:21:22pm |
re: #139 Dark_Falcon
I used to like Petty. Still do but not nearly as much. See, the last big tour the Repacements did was with him and he stole their best line for his song Into the great wide open.
148 | nemus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:22:26pm |
Speaking of bands, if anyone is interested, Axl Rose's current version of Guns n' Roses are doing a live broadcast from a concert they're doing in Vegas this evening / early AM (2 AM EST) - its going to be carried on SiriusXM's "Ozzy's Boneyard" channel.
On Nugent - he's a dweeb of the highest order who is too much of coward to be either dead or in jail by, when was it again? April of 2013? Anti-American traitorous, seditionist piece of malarkey.
149 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:22:33pm |
re: #142 ProGunLiberal
White Feather?
Though, looking up more statements from Nugent, he is a low class thug.
Handing a man a white feather is a way to call him a coward.
150 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:23:12pm |
re: #147 William Barnett-Lewis
I used to like Petty. Still do but not nearly as much. See, the last big tour the Repacements did was with him and he stole their best line for his song Into the great wide open.
How'd he do that?
151 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:23:28pm |
re: #145 Dark_Falcon
Ah, good to see an update on that story.
Last I heard, she had lost her job. Now, her life is essentially over. Many people will recoil from her, won't find someone to be an significant other, and will probably never find a job again.
I am satisfied.
152 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:23:38pm |
re: #142 ProGunLiberal
White Feather?
Though, looking up more statements from Nugent, he is a low class thug.
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
A white feather has been a traditional symbol of cowardice, used and recognized especially within the British Army and in countries associated with the British Empire since the 18th century.
153 | nemus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:24:20pm |
re: #145 Dark_Falcon
Idiot woman Tweets that she hopes President Obama is assassinated, gets canned from job, gets investigated by the Secret Service.
Insert Nelson "HA HA" picture here. Seriously, what genius thinks "Hey I'll go on Facebook which has my real name and probably some of my co-workers on my friend's list and spout off nonsense that is potentially a Class D Felony.. that sounds.. bright"
154 | sagehen Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:27:02pm |
On "Real Time" tonight, S.E. Cupp explained why Republican senate candidates did so poorly this election:
"They don't understand that microphones carry sound. That if you speak into them, people will hear you."
155 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:27:04pm |
re: #153 nemus
Insert Nelson "HA HA" picture here. Seriously, what genius thinks "Hey I'll go on Facebook which has my real name and probably some of my co-workers on my friend's list and spout off nonsense that is potentially a Class D Felony.. that sounds.. bright"
I've got no sympathy for someone who publicly calls a black man the n-word. She thinks its cool to treat Barack Obama like he's less than human? Fine, then fuck her sideways!
156 | Lidane Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:28:09pm |
re: #145 Dark_Falcon
Idiot woman Tweets that she hopes President Obama is assassinated, gets canned from job, gets investigated by the Secret Service.
157 | BongCrodny Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:29:40pm |
re: #147 William Barnett-Lewis
I used to like Petty. Still do but not nearly as much. See, the last big tour the Repacements did was with him and he stole their best line for his song Into the great wide open.
Ha! I was pissed off about that, too!
I've always considered myself a rebel without a clue.
158 | nemus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:30:13pm |
re: #155 Dark_Falcon
I've got no sympathy for someone who publicly calls a black man the n-word. She thinks its cool to treat Barack Obama like he's less than human? Fine, then fuck her sideways!
On this point, I agree wholeheartedly with you. However, I'd take it a step further - I have no sympathy for someone who uses the word privately, as well. Her life is pretty well screwed now and her foolishness brought it upon herself. que sera sera.
159 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:32:03pm |
re: #152 William Barnett-Lewis
I prefer what Rassilon said in regards to the Time Lords against him in "The End of Time"
He had stated that the Time Lords who stood against him would
"stand as monuments to their shame, as did the Weeping Angels of old"
160 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:32:40pm |
re: #157 BongGhazi
Ha! I was pissed off about that, too!
I've always considered myself a rebel without a clue.
Amen.
161 | Lidane Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:32:43pm |
re: #154 sagehen
On "Real Time" tonight, S.E. Cupp explained why Republican senate candidates did so poorly this election:
"They don't understand that microphones carry sound. That if you speak into them, people will hear you."
Just watched Real Time with Maher.If SE Cupp is the best the GOP has to offer, Van Jones and Cory Booker will be the next 2 Presidents.— John Cole (@Johngcole) November 10, 2012
162 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:35:10pm |
163 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:35:43pm |
re: #158 nemus
On this point, I agree wholeheartedly with you. However, I'd take it a step further - I have no sympathy for someone who uses the word privately, as well. Her life is pretty well screwed now and her foolishness brought it upon herself. que sera sera.
Not disagreeing, but if someone says it privately to me, and the target of the hate hasn't heard about the slur yet, then I'll try to talk them down from their foolishness and try to get them to see why they were wrong. I've only had to do this once, but I was successful in at least convincing the person that overt racism was unacceptable.
But once some has publicly spewed hate as this woman did, the hammer has to come all the way down. You can't let haters hurt people and then not hammer them.
164 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:37:32pm |
The last episode of the half-Season of Doctor Who made me tear up. It was real sad.
165 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:38:43pm |
re: #147 William Barnett-Lewis
I used to like Petty. Still do but not nearly as much. See, the last big tour the Repacements did was with him and he stole their best line for his song Into the great wide open.
Traveling Wilburys!
Petty, Orbison, Dylan, Harrison, and Lynne, I love their stuff because you could tell they were just having a blast doing it, it wasn't big money it was just a jamming lark. Silly folksy songs with a great beat, what was not to like?
166 | Four More Beers Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:40:04pm |
From Genesis. Let us pray...
1:3 - And Nate Silver said, Let there be math; and there was math.
1:4 - And Nate Silver saw the math, and it was good; and Nate Silver divided the math from the darkness of idiot commentators on Fox News.
167 | sagehen Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:40:33pm |
re: #164 ProGunLiberal
The last episode of the half-Season of Doctor Who made me tear up. It was real sad.
maybe this will make you feel better:
[Link: www.tor.com...]
168 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:44:10pm |
re: #167 sagehen
Of course, I know hope the Doctor will deal with Weeping Angels in this manner.
169 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:44:36pm |
re: #162 William Barnett-Lewis
DF, here's my thoughts on them...
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All I've got is this:
170 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:45:24pm |
171 | BongCrodny Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:48:49pm |
re: #164 ProGunLiberal
The last episode of the half-Season of Doctor Who made me tear up. It was real sad.
Yeah. Sad that we'll never get to hear "Come along, Pond" again.
172 | Digital Display Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:49:37pm |
Tonight really sucks.. My heart is broken..
I went to the Lodge tonight to have a great time..I love lodges when it is a private club with Ball room, Karoake and huge bar. I dance with old ladies who teach me the 2 step..A bunch of us guys will sing you've lost that loving feeling like in Top Gun..It's awesome fun..I love me some Okies.
My buddy came in destroyed crying for help...
His 20 year old son was killed in a gunfight in OKC last night. We are doing a wake Monday night.. But my heart is empty..I hate seeing the loss in my friends eyes. He is broken.. Geez. We took him home trashed and took his truck home.
173 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:51:16pm |
re: #171 BongGhazi
Yep. Not to mention I got attached to Rory and Amy. Especially the second one.
Rory was awesome though. Protects and waits for his wife for 2000 years. That is very cool.
174 | William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:51:19pm |
re: #172 Digital Display
May the good one have mercy on you all, Hoops.
177 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:55:02pm |
re: #172 Digital Display
Tonight really sucks.. My heart is broken..
I went to the Lodge tonight to have a great time..I love lodges when it is a private club with Ball room, Karoake and huge bar. I dance with old ladies who teach me the 2 step..A bunch of us guys will sing you've lost that loving feeling like in Top Gun..It's awesome fun..I love me some Okies.
My buddy came in destroyed crying for help...
His 20 year old son was killed in a gunfight in OKC last night. We are doing a wake Monday night.. But my heart is empty..I hate seeing the loss in my friends eyes. He is broken.. Geez. We took him home trashed and took his truck home.
I'm sorry that happened Hoops.
178 | sagehen Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:56:31pm |
re: #173 ProGunLiberal
Yep. Not to mention I got attached to Rory and Amy. Especially the second one.
Rory was awesome though. Protects and waits for his wife for 2000 years. That is very cool.
My favorite Rory character moment was the teenage flashback in "Let's Kill Hitler"... finding out that he'd been in love with her since they were tiny and just stuck with her every minute of every day until she finally realized.
179 | Kragar Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:57:40pm |
re: #178 sagehen
My favorite Rory character moment was the teenage flashback in "Let's Kill Hitler"... finding out that he'd been in love with her since they were tiny and just stuck with her every minute of every day until she finally realized.
180 | Dancing along the light of day Fri, Nov 9, 2012 9:58:28pm |
re: #172 Digital Display
A big hug for you, and a REALLY long, hard hug for your friend. Yes, that long.
You can call & hand the phone to your buddy, if it would help.
181 | Digital Display Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:00:01pm |
re: #177 Dark_Falcon
I'm sorry that happened Hoops.
I'm in shock..I'm reminded of Red in front of the parole board when he says I wish I could go back and talk to that 20 yr boy and talk some sense into him.
182 | ProGunLiberal Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:02:27pm |
re: #178 sagehen
You forgot the two best moments from that episode.
1) Him punching Hitler.
2) Him putting Hitler in the Closet.
183 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:02:56pm |
One of my favorite Wilburys tunes, probably because it never got any radio airtime that I know of...plus it has the added bonus of being a "true life" story of Petty lol.
184 | Dark_Falcon Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:03:37pm |
re: #181 Digital Display
I'm in shock..I'm reminded of Red in front of the parole board when he says I wish I could go back and talk to that 20 yr boy and talk some sense into him.
Sadly, sometimes people make mistakes they don't get a chance to atone for or learn from. I'm sorry your friend's son was one such person. He deserved more of a chance, I'm sure.
185 | Kragar Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:04:43pm |
Is this the oldest d20 on Earth?
Romans may have used 20-Sided die almost two millennia before D&D, but people in ancient Egypt were casting icosahedra even earlier. Pictured above is a twenty-faced die dating from somewhere between 304 and 30 B.C., a timespan also known as Egypt's Ptolemaic Period.
186 | Dancing along the light of day Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:05:01pm |
re: #183 watching you tiny alien kittens are
Roy Orbison was a very excellent man. I never met anyone nicer!
187 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:09:00pm |
re: #172 Digital Display
Sad news, I hope your friend can pass through his grief in time and not carry too much of it's burden with him. The support of good friends certainly helps I have found, so if nothing else he has you there for him.
{{{{}}}}
188 | Digital Display Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:14:55pm |
re: #186 Dancing along the light of day
Roy Orbison was a very excellent man. I never met anyone nicer!
Hey you! So I'm going to send you some pics this Sunday. It's a huge Oklahoma feed. I've always said they could feed a small African nation..With left overs for all. It's stupid big. ( I think its the whole Texas thing here..)
:)
189 | Dancing along the light of day Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:19:10pm |
re: #188 Digital Display
Promises, promises!
:)
190 | Four More Tears Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:22:31pm |
Telling Abbie Bronco Bamma won
191 | nemus Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:25:15pm |
re: #190 Four More Tears
Telling Abbie Bronco Bamma won
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Cute kid - even if the parent totally put her up to making both videos, I think :)
Still - she's definitely outclassing Honey Boo-Boo, so there is that.
192 | Four More Tears Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:27:17pm |
re: #191 nemus
Cute kid - even if the parent totally put her up to making both videos, I think :)
Still - she's definitely outclassing Honey Boo-Boo, so there is that.
Obama seems to have the little girl vote all locked up.
194 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Fri, Nov 9, 2012 11:41:19pm |
Lol...this one is funny.
While we’re at it, I say we should quit letting the Scum fly over the fly-over states. Make the scum go around through their beloved Mexicans or their stupid socialist Canadians.
And make the lazy worthless socialist bastards grow their own damned food, too! Put up check points: No more produce trucks from the Free States into the Communist Pig States. QUIT FEEDING THE UNGRATEFUL LIBERAL IDIOTS!!!!!
195 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Fri, Nov 9, 2012 11:45:33pm |
Another Freeper conspiracy theory...
Even the old USSR had elections, but everybody knew what a charade they were.
I've been saying that for months. This entire election, since it's inception 3 years ago - was a Soviet-styled sham.
If folks understood history, they would recognize the fact that no Marxist once achieving power EVER loses that power, and "elections" are for nothing more than to create an illusion of 'choice' to placate the masses.
We've gone Soviet - and only now are lots of folks from our side willing to possibly consider that fact.
196 | Sol Berdinowitz Fri, Nov 9, 2012 11:52:56pm |
We can expect a lot more of this, more threats and even acts of violence. And when the government starts to crack down on the perpetrators, it will be offered up as proof that the government is out to disarm us, round us all up and put us into FEMA secularist-Islamist-progressive-LGBT-vegan-alternative energy reeducation camps.
197 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Fri, Nov 9, 2012 11:55:47pm |
In a thread about how Obama will unleash a Tsunami of regulations after the election (from RaptureReady)...
This is typical OB and LIB Democrats stalling on something that would be a big issue. I am not sure what impact it will have since Liberal Democrats do not believe anything that is factual. They are like false prophets who mix error with truth. They cannot take the whole truth (see below).
Ok, concerning the election. After having observed both sides of the issue and after reviewing the national polls for weeks I have concluded the following real data:
1) Democrats hate Fox news, Drudge and any other Conservative bent media outlet so they rarely listen to them and when they do they poo-poo everything said with false facts from the liberal media they do tune in too.
2) Republicans for the most part do the same as Democrats above except for one thing, most of their opposing arguments are backed up by the facts. The liberals however fudge, lie and purposely distort the facts.That said the Dems are believing hook, line and sinker the distortions, therefore refusing to acknowledge the truth.
I thought this one was hugely ironic considering the subject and source.
198 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 12:04:13am |
Moar Freeper conspiracy musings...
AND, because their belief system is in actuality, a religion, they have unending, multi-generational PATIENCE. Stalin, Kruschev, Mao and a whole host of others are dead and gone, but their religion grinds on and has achieved a MAJOR victory tonight.
This result is not due to this past year’s activities - it was set in motion back in the 50s, became a sophisticated underground war in the 60s and 70s and moved into the education system in the 70s and 80s. We are now seeing the US Society being controlled by the first generation that has been indoctrinated by those guys and it will only get worse from here on out.
Perhaps mankind REALLY is unworthy of the long term benefits of the country that was America.
199 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 12:07:23am |
Germany was not worthy of National Socialism either, remember?
/
201 | Kragar Sat, Nov 10, 2012 12:38:23am |
re: #194 watching you tiny alien kittens are
Lol...this one is funny.
Does that mean we can cut them off from everything they get from the coasts?
/
203 | Kragar Sat, Nov 10, 2012 12:53:02am |
"Yeah, we're completely self-sufficient here in the heart of real America. I'm so damn glad we cut our ties to those damn blue state liberals. Time to go and fire up the tractor. That's right, needed to get that fixed. Hey, Earl, you got the parts... What do you mean the supplier from Pennsylvania cut you off? Maybe I can just head over to Walmart and.. What do you mean they closed? Nobody could get in to restock them? DAMN YOU LIBERAL BASTARDS!"
204 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 12:54:57am |
Whoa, very angry libertarian is very angry...
What I fuckin' hate are all these pussy conservatives like Sean Hannity now saying, "Aww, it ain't that bad. We will bounce back... American will turn to the right again... It's just one bad election."
Bull-fucking-shit! America died yesterday. It's over. There's no coming back.
236 years of history gone in one single day and night.
SPARE ME YOU'RE FUCKING GOOD TIDINGS YOU CONSERVATIVES. This is a castrophe for libertarians and conservatives. The worst of our lifetimes.
The Nazis and Communists have just seized control of the United States of America, and you fuckers are trying to convince me it ain't that bad!
205 | researchok Sat, Nov 10, 2012 12:55:48am |
206 | freetoken Sat, Nov 10, 2012 12:58:51am |
re: #204 watching you tiny alien kittens are
" Nazis and Communists" have simultaneously seized control of the US?
That's some accomplishment.
207 | Kragar Sat, Nov 10, 2012 1:01:17am |
re: #206 freetoken
" Nazis and Communists" have simultaneously seized control of the US?
That's some accomplishment.
Thats almost as bad as the Radical Muslims/Atheist/Homosexual Trinity taking over. You know how coordinated those guys are.
208 | researchok Sat, Nov 10, 2012 1:06:02am |
Why I know Obama is, when all is said and done, more of a a centrist.
What the Obamaphile Press Omitted From Its Endorsements
Some liberal critics put ideology ahead of reality.
How can you criticize Obama on national security? That's just crazy.
209 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 1:10:45am |
re: #203 Kragar
"Yeah, we're completely self-sufficient here in the heart of real America. I'm so damn glad we cut our ties to those damn blue state liberals. Time to go and fire up the tractor. That's right, needed to get that fixed. Hey, Earl, you got the parts... What do you mean the supplier from Pennsylvania cut you off? Maybe I can just head over to Walmart and.. What do you mean they closed? Nobody could get in to restock them? DAMN YOU LIBERAL BASTARDS!"
I was just reading one where the guy was saying that we needed to cut off trade with the socialists in China and Canada and start trading with Mexico. He wanted to keep our money from flowing to the socialists that were helping to subvert the country. I really had to fight to resist posting back to him with the fact that China is Communist, NAFTA duh, and Mexico already be a large trading partner.
Still can't figure out how he thinks Canada is a socialist threat to the US but whatever. Just another self-proclaimed "internet expert" on the economy and "socialism" even though he doesn't even know we trade with Mexico already and doesn't know the difference between communism and socialism. Becoming pretty common these days I am afraid. :(
210 | Kragar Sat, Nov 10, 2012 1:18:41am |
To all Wingnuts planning to leave the US, here is a map to help. Due to your self confessed hatred of any sort of national healthcare, you can pick any gray coded country you like, blue and green coded countries are right out. Good luck.
211 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 1:22:00am |
re: #208 researchok
Why I know Obama is, when all is said and done, more of a a centrist.
What the Obamaphile Press Omitted From Its Endorsements
Some liberal critics put ideology ahead of reality.
How can you criticize Obama on national security? That's just crazy.
You can't make a terrorist omelet without breaking a few 16 year olds...
///I am going to hell for that
212 | researchok Sat, Nov 10, 2012 1:24:08am |
re: #211 watching you tiny alien kittens are
You can't make a terrorist omelet without breaking a few 16 year olds...
///I am going to hell for that
Might I suggest a helmet.
Seriously, Obama makes decisions based on information we don't have- or need to have.
You either trust him or you don't.
On national security there is no reason not to trust him
213 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 1:26:23am |
re: #210 Kragar
To all Wingnuts planning to leave the US, here is a map to help. Due to your self confessed hatred of any sort of national healthcare, you can pick any gray coded country you like, blue and green coded countries are right out. Good luck.
Hey how come Iraq and Afghanistan are getting free healthcare on our tax dollars! Who is responsible for this? Why don't they have private insurance and a free market economy over there by now?
214 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 2:01:37am |
re: #213 watching you tiny alien kittens are
People are suckers for free stuff from the government...makes them pliable.
215 | freetoken Sat, Nov 10, 2012 2:35:37am |
Let's make a deal! (Loved the original version of Hall's game show.)
So, you don't like Christmas music - well, good news, you get to pick! Behind each door is a piece of music - one with a well known female singer, one with a well known male singer, and one full orchestral with guitar, but only one of them is a Christmas song.
Choose your door. Your fate is in your mouse-clicking hand:
Door #1:
Door #2:
Door #3:
216 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 2:42:49am |
A prediction by a poster at FoxNation...
Think about this....95% of all pollsters came to the generally same conclusion...Obama was going to lose. Now we see the results were all WRONG...except for ONE of the pollsters in BO'S camp? In fact...ALL.the pollsters were wrong BIG TIME. THERE IS SOMETHING VERY WRONG WITH THE OUTCOME OF THIS ELECTION.....IT'S TOO BIG AND IT'S TOO 'CLEAN'. The EXACT states that BO needed ALL fell into his column? Obama telling the public BEFORE HAND to "Not panic" when they see the first states to be reported with exit polling? He needs to explain how he knew BEFOREHAND that was going to happen. THIS WHOLE ELECTION WREAKS OF VOTER FRAUD! There WILL BE investigations into this....there WILL be continued investigations into Benghazi....there WILL be continued investigations into all kinds of 'questionable' dealings by the Obama administration. I predict right here and now.................IMPEACHMENT of the OBAMA-Biden ticket this next summer on SEVERAL counts...one of which is voter fraud. There will be lots of people going to prison. COUNT ON IT!! Conservatives/republicans will get the last laugh on this one!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep your eyes open everybody....the evidence will get exposed by Mid-April!
Firstly since we have a majority in the Senate an impeachment is impossible unless they had something resembling a real charge. Secondly, look at the bright side, at least we don't have to wait all that long to see if he is right or not.
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Oh yeah...BENGHAZI!!!!!!
217 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 2:45:18am |
218 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 2:45:59am |
Almost all the pollsters were wrong so the election was a fraud? The logic is impeccable:
Almost all the weathermen said it would be sunny SO IT CANNOT BE RAINING RIGHT NOW!!! Obama seeded the clouds!!!
219 | Varek Raith Sat, Nov 10, 2012 2:50:01am |
220 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 3:03:06am |
221 | Tigger2 Sat, Nov 10, 2012 3:20:05am |
re: #77 Gus
Brooks & Dunn - Only In America
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West Side Story--America
Freepers worst nightmare Puerto Ricans America.
222 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 3:28:38am |
Obama should serve as living proof for conservatives to demonstrate that the American Dream can work: anyone, even from a non-priveleged background, can rise through hard work to the highest office in the land regardless of their race or gender.
It is a monument to their pig-eyed bigotry that they cannot accept at least that aspect of Barack Hussein Obama.
Instead they have to insist that he is an affirmative-action baby, a usurper, a Manchurian candidate, stealth Jihadist, elitist and of course, beneficiary of voter fraud on a grand and unheard-of scale.
It has come back to haunt them: only a minority of bone-headed bigots buy into that naarative. Most of the rest of us, even those who do not agree with Obama's policies, find him a decent and admirable person.
223 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 4:11:36am |
Freepers pen an open Letter to Her Majesty Elizabeth II Queen of the United Kingdom.
Your Majesty,
We, the people of the former American colonies, would like to offer our most sincere apology over that little misunderstanding we had 236 years ago. Had we known that we were going to be subjects anyway, we could have saved a lot of trouble and hard feelings.
We were under the mistaken belief that we would be free, sovereign citizens; we believed that our hard work would yield its own rewards without someone coming along and taking what we built in the name of “Fairness”. We thought our laws and Constitution would protect us from a foreign born dictator, and our freedom to worship would prevent us from becoming a corrupt, morally bankrupt society (silly us).
Little did we know that our own free press would intentionally sabotage, deceive and withhold the truth from us in order to reelect a Socialist that still holds distain for our nation and contempt for its founding principles. Nor did we believe that there would be so many citizens dependent on government handouts that they would blindly elect an unqualified charlatan, let alone reelect him.
Anyway, Your Grace, we are truly sorry and humbly sincerely beg your forgiveness. If you can find it in your heart to forgive us and take us back, we promise never to trade British oppression for Socialist tyranny again.
Your most humble servants,
The American People
Ok, so it is tongue-in-cheek, but this is still as stupid as the girl who wanted to move to Australia. England does not have a free press (official secrets act censorship), they have hate speech laws, nationalized medicine, the taxes are more than double (not by rate but effective) ours, handguns and semi-automatic rifles are banned, long guns and shotguns require special permitting and membership in a shooting club, gasoline costs nearly three times as much, and unemployment is higher.
You guys go if you want but you need to renounce your citizenship and turn in your passports when you leave. :p
224 | Obdicut Sat, Nov 10, 2012 4:17:53am |
re: #223 watching you tiny alien kittens are
It's so freaking weird. I mean, I know that these sort of silly billies tend to live in a fantasy world, but it just looks pathetic. Rush saying he'll go to Costa Rica if ACA passes-- Costa Rica, which has full health insurance. This dude saying he'll go to the UK. I mean, this same fucker probably uses the NIH as an example of why socialized medicine is bad.
It's compartmentalization gone wild. I've also seen people, in the same breath, condemn Obama for being duplicitous and then congratulate Romney on 'baffling' the mainstream media by changing his positions.
Yet these people manage to get through the day. I know we like to hypothesize they're on disability or in their mom's basement, but the awful truth is there's plenty of people out there capable of doing their jobs intelligently and well and yet, when they encounter politics, turning into conspiracy-theory science denying lunatics. I have an old boss who's that way. He was a great boss, he was on the side of the guys on his team, he treated us well and he was reasonable and helped guys with their careers, but he thinks global warming is a conspiracy.
The thing is, if I told him, "I think that every solar physicist on earth is engaged in a grand conspiracy" he'd laugh at me and tell me to stop being a weirdo. And yet he believes all the climate scientists are in a conspiracy.
It's sad.
225 | Tigger2 Sat, Nov 10, 2012 4:20:19am |
re: #223 watching you tiny alien kittens are
Freepers pen an open Letter to Her Majesty Elizabeth II Queen of the United Kingdom.
Ok, so it is tongue-in-cheek, but this is still as stupid as the girl who wanted to move to Australia. England does not have a free press (official secrets act censorship), they have hate speech laws, nationalized medicine, the taxes are more than double (not by rate but effective) ours, handguns and semi-automatic rifles are banned, long guns and shotguns require special permitting and membership in a shooting club, gasoline costs nearly three times as much, and unemployment is higher.
You guys go if you want but you need to renounce your citizenship and turn in your passports when you leave. :p
The only place they would really feel free of Gov interference would be, Planes and Ships leaving every 12 hrs, Wingnuts enjoy yourselves.
Somalia that way------------------------------------------>
226 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:04:56am |
re: #224 Obdicut
They have their own news, with their own "facts," and most of them hardly ever step outside the bubble. They start the day with Fox, move on to talk radio during the commute and at work and then come home to Drudge, Freep, Ace, Breitbart, etc, and a second and maybe third helping of Fox. Most of the news they get has a severe slant to it at the least and some of it is completely fabricated.
Ever wonder why all of them constantly employee so many guest hosts, guest writers, and consultants? It is because those people can outright lie with impunity, they can make up facts and figures out of thin air. If an uproar occurs over incorrect information then the network just shrugs and says "well that was just the guests opinion."
They cynically manipulate their own audience to induce outrage and interest to drive up their own ratings and profits. At the same time they drone on many times a day about how incorrect and partisan all other sources of news are and tell their audience that only they can be trusted. When someone pulls the Magical balance fairy out and says "well your side does it too" ask yourself when the was the last time you ever heard ABC, CNN, CBS, or NBC claim to be the only station with the truth? When did they ever tell you not to trust what you heard anywhere else?
Meanwhile our poor "conservative entertainment media" (NOT NEWS!) consumer gets his or her daily dose of brainwashing while being purposefully misinformed about the world outside their window. It boggles the mind, where did all the utterly and completely fabricated stories about Benghazi come from over the last two months? As soon as one uproar started to cool they just pulled another one out of their hat. Like the story based completely on hearsay in a students forum post that made it all the way to the Washington times.
Who fed these people all of stories about Romney's upcoming landslide victory, who "unskewed" the polls and spoon-fed them to a captive audience? Who brings people like Ann Coulter, Michelle Malkin, and Bryan Fischer on to their programs to spew hatred, racism, bigotry, and more made up facts and statistics than you can shake a stick at?
I read "our" sites, "their" sites, purely informational sites with no ideology, and pretty much anything else I can find that interests me. I'm not afraid of becoming "infected" with bad information or ideology because I use my head and the available resources to check and verify things before I swallow them whole. I wish there was a way to get the consumers of Right Wing misinformation to do the same.
227 | Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:07:40am |
What's going on? Intrade is pimping the Oscars. Where's Ohio? 538 hasn't updated in 72 hours. Where's the fucking numbers?
228 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:07:56am |
I originally came to this site back when it was a lot more conservative because I found that it was nonetheless outside the Bubble and presented fact-based and consistent arguments.
Funny to see where life outside the Bubble has led this site...
229 | Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:11:36am |
re: #228 Sol Berdinowitz
I originally came to this site back when it was a lot more conservative because I found that it was nonetheless outside the Bubble and presented fact-based and consistent arguments.
Funny to see where life outside the Bubble has led this site...
I joined for the boob-pun threads.
230 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:15:52am |
re: #227 Decatur Deb
What's going on? Intrade is pimping the Oscars. Where's Ohio? 538 hasn't updated in 72 hours. Where's the fucking numbers?
You can get the numbers from Ohio SoS here but you need to have Excel to open them...
[Link: www.sos.state.oh.us...]
231 | Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:17:08am |
re: #230 watching you tiny alien kittens are
You can get the numbers from Ohio SoS here but you need to have Excel to open them...
[Link: www.sos.state.oh.us...]
(That was my junkie script. Now you know why I don't write gritty urban drama.)
232 | A Mom Anon Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:18:34am |
re: #226 watching you tiny alien kittens are
It's going to be difficult because at the very heart of all this is Fear. There are a fair number of people who are just scared to death and it wasn't that hard to do it because of,IMO,two things:
1)9/11/01. I live in a very conservative area,but before 9/11 you could talk to conservatives and find common ground. Here in GA,in less than two months after that day,the local GOP(with help from Ralph Fucking Reed and Newt)began sowing seeds of hatred and mistrust. Those ads against Max Cleland were a drop in the bucket. It's become insanely ridiculous now. I wish more than almost anything I could come up with a way to fight this,but I have no clue.
2)The financial crisis. Starting in 2008,lots of people began losing their jobs and homes. Fear. As that situation worsened,it was easy to take advantage of their fear and uncertainty.
Fox and the GOP,Rush,Ingraham,Boortz,Beck,the whole lot of 'em,know precisely what they're doing. They've been allowed to do all this unchallenged(for all practical purposes)for so long I am not sure how to begin undoing the damage. THIS is what I have a very difficult time forgiving the right wing for. This shit has destroyed families and communities,and that makes us weaker as a country. We are really nothing without each other,that U in USA is supposed to be what makes us "exceptional". We are too strong to be torn apart from the outside,but no nation is too strong to keep from being destroyed from within. If this shit keeps up,that's where we're headed.
234 | Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:24:21am |
re: #232 A Mom Anon
...snip.. now. I wish more than almost anything I could come up with a way to fight this,but I have no clue..... I am not sure how to begin undoing the damage...
One rational conversation at a time. Focus on the children.
236 | Obdicut Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:30:43am |
Okay. Going to go do volunteer work in Redhook. People there are still hurting pretty bad. Let's see if there's as many volunteers as there was a week ago.
237 | PhillyPretzel Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:31:22am |
re: #223 watching you tiny alien kittens are
Oh by the way those "freepers" should learn that her title is "Your Majesty" not "Your Grace." Silly people.
238 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:31:42am |
re: #229 Decatur Deb
I joined for the boob-pun threads.
I came for the stimulating arguments, stayed for the pun threads...
239 | Honorary Consul General Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:33:19am |
re: #238 Sol Berdinowitz
I came for the stimulating arguments, stayed for the pun threads...
I joined because I ran out of people to piss off in real life. Figured cyber space had more.:)
240 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:33:44am |
re: #232 A Mom Anon
This was the thing that the GOP leadership failed to do and which cost them the election: they failed to call out the bigots and birthers, the dog-whistlers and fearmongers and tell them to put a lid on it and concentrate on a positive message.
It came and bit them in the butt big-time and they will be years getting out of the wilderness until they shake these goons, unless it is truly to late to do so.
241 | Honorary Consul General Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:37:41am |
What. The. Fuck?
St. Petersburg man accused of molesting 4-year-old
Christian Alexander Molina, of St. Petersburg, was seen touching the girl over her clothing while she sat on his lap, an arrest affidavit shows. Molina later admitted to officers that he did touch the child.
[Link: www.tampabay.com...]
242 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:39:23am |
re: #240 Sol Berdinowitz
This was the thing that the GOP leadership failed to do and which cost them the election: they failed to call out the bigots and birthers, the dog-whistlers and fearmongers and tell them to put a lid on it and concentrate on a positive message.
It came and bit them in the butt gib-time and they will be years getting out of the wilderness until they shake these goons, unless it is truly to late to do so.
How do they tell a bunch of businesses to stop making money from misleading and exploiting their people? Short of the GOP calling them out on lies a dozen times a day how would they? Also notice that now the base is already mistrusting the "GOP Elites" who "Saddled them with Romney instead of a real conservative."
I don't think the GOP leadership has enough credibility left to call out the outrage peddlers, I think the base would just turn on them and then go back to listening to Bill-O.
243 | Tigger2 Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:41:22am |
re: #240 Sol Berdinowitz
This was the thing that the GOP leadership failed to do and which cost them the election: they failed to call out the bigots and birthers, the dog-whistlers and fearmongers and tell them to put a lid on it and concentrate on a positive message.
It came and bit them in the butt big-time and they will be years getting out of the wilderness until they shake these goons, unless it is truly to late to do so.
And it will happen again and again not only because of the things you listed but because the base has had hate for others not like themselves drummed into their heads for years by the likes of Fox and Rightwing Radio, and they will not change any time soon.
244 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:45:29am |
re: #242 watching you tiny alien kittens are
Which brings up another question, does the GOP really even have a leadership right now? From what I have been reading in their comments even Boehner and Priebus are pretty unpopular right now since floating the immigration reform trial balloon.
245 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 5:46:42am |
We forget that Fox and EIB are business propositions: they sell advertising time. To do so, they need to appeal to a target audience, which they win over by feeding them the sort of ideology they want to hear.
This tends to support the GOP cause in the short run, and in local elections, but has damaged them massively on a national level.
246 | darthstar Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:07:06am |
re: #245 Sol Berdinowitz
We forget that Fox and EIB are business propositions: they sell advertising time. To do so, they need to appeal to a target audience, which they win over by feeding them the sort of ideology they want to hear.
This tends to support the GOP cause in the short run, and in local elections, but has damaged them massively on a national level.
Fox doesn't have a target audience, they have a finely groomed and cultivated audience - one that is loyal to them regardless of the shit they spew. Richard Murdock designed it that way. It has always been a mix of eye-candy (their largely blonde spokesmodels), conservative talking points, and reassurance that any other point of view isn't just wrong, it's dangerous--fear is their most prevalent product. My parents, my brothers, all watch it exclusively because it reassures them that the GOP is right and somehow the Democratic party is trying to lead us to hell.
247 | A Mom Anon Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:08:12am |
re: #245 Sol Berdinowitz
I think though that some of the damage is leaking down to the local level. But,it's going to be awhile before a real change is seen. I just watched the local news and the first Korean American member of our state level government was just elected. He's a Republican. In his interview he stated that the GOP has a branding problem. NO,he's wrong. They have a POLICY problem,their policies are based on being mean,stingy,resentful and a whole host of other negatives. They really need to consider what the word conservative actually means,not what their idiotic brand is.
But,Akin is gone and several more like him went buh-bye. It's going to take a long time due to fear and stubborness,but I think the next election cycle might start taking out more of the more radical right.it's going to happen on the federal level first,I think,but that isn't going to protect the local level offices. The real issue,IMO,is how to work past all the hate and fear that's been allowed to fester. Liberals and Democrats aren't going to be able to fix that alone,we're going to need sane conservatives to help us. How to form those coalitions is where I get stuck.
248 | darthstar Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:08:27am |
Mornin' everyone...it's good to be back at 7,000 feet. (Ski Patrol refresher weekend...with a foot of fresh snow on the ground, though we'll mostly be indoors practicing our first aid scenarios).
249 | darthstar Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:11:17am |
re: #247 A Mom Anon
In his interview he stated that the GOP has a branding problem. NO,he's wrong. They have a POLICY problem,their policies are based on being mean,stingy,resentful and a whole host of other negatives. They really need to consider what the word conservative actually means,not what their idiotic brand is.
Let's not forget it was Ann fucking Romney who said Latinos needed to "get over their biases"...and she was supposed to 'humanize' her husband and make him likeable. She came across about as warm as Nurse Ratchett herself.
250 | Honorary Consul General Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:12:06am |
re: #248 darthstar
Mornin' everyone...it's good to be back at 7,000 feet. (Ski Patrol refresher weekend...with a foot of fresh snow on the ground, though we'll mostly be indoors practicing our first aid scenarios).
I would get a nose bleed. Not sure what the 'above sea level' is here, but spent most of my life at 3.
251 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:14:12am |
How is article about Priebus seeking 2nd term as RNC Chair NOT titled "Reince, Repeat"? Come on people. This is easy. politico.com/news/stories/1...— Brent S. Sirota (@BrentSirota) November 10, 2012
252 | Honorary Consul General Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:14:59am |
Man, because of a basketball game, I only get an hour and a half of sports talk this morning. Crap.
253 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:15:11am |
re: #250 Cannadian Club Akbar
I would get a nose bleed. Not sure what the 'above sea level' is here, but spent most of my life at 3.
I used to live at 7,000 feet (Flagstaff Arizona) used to go jogging regularly. Developed a massive lung capacity that has stuck with me even after moving to much lower (1,000 foor) elevation here in Germany.
254 | African Moonbat Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:16:57am |
re: #90 ProGunLiberal
After learning more about it, how in the hell did Iran fail to kill the MQ-1 Predator?
It has the top speed of my Honda Accord, and is about as manuverable as the Spruce Goose. Yes, they were using Su-25, the Soviet Fight-Bomber design. But even the A-10, which is much less suited to air-to-air attacks has killed air targets.
Nobody should be fearing Iran.
Perhaps because it does all of those things makes it difficult to shoot down. It would be unwise to underestimate Iran. Remember they were able to entice the latest drone to land in their territory.
256 | A Mom Anon Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:19:14am |
re: #249 darthstar
I think the biggest obstacle that party faces is the lack of ability to admit mistakes,learn from them and then stop doubling down on the same old crap. Until they can do that,they're not going to recover in full.
Ann Romney could honestly be a great advocate for MS patients and their families,but she's too isolated and stingy to invoke compassion. I really tried to like her,but the more she was on my TV,like her husband,the less likable she became. Hopefully the Romneys will now just go roll in their piles of money and leave the rest of us alone to fix this mess we're in.
257 | Honorary Consul General Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:20:01am |
258 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:20:34am |
Start your morning off with some delightful trolling by Krugman: Delusions of the GOP - nyti.ms/VZwEgl Of course, he's correct.— Ken Fisher (@kenfisher) November 10, 2012
259 | Tigger2 Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:27:33am |
re: #256 A Mom Anon
I think the biggest obstacle that party faces is the lack of ability to admit mistakes,learn from them and then stop doubling down on the same old crap. Until they can do that,they're not going to recover in full.
It so easy to figure out.
It's Your Policies Stupid. "this is not directed and you it's directed at the GOP."
260 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:31:10am |
re: #259 Tigger2
that was one part of the Ann Coulter article that really did apply...they have lost the ability to draw gradations on a line, it is all black and white to them: a zygote is a person, whether or not it was conceived through rape or incest, taxes are evil, even if they are needed to cover the cost of vital government services, illegal immigrants are criminals, even if they came here as minors with their parents, government regulation is restrictive to business, even if it promotes health and safety, etc...
Until they get beyond that, they will remain ideologically blindered and soon politically irrelevant.
261 | Tigger2 Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:32:23am |
re: #260 Sol Berdinowitz
that was one part of the Ann Coulter article that really did apply...they have lost the ability to draw gradations on a line, it is all black and white to them: a zygote is a person, whether or not it was conceived through rape or incest, taxes are evil, even if they are needed to cover the cost of vital government services, illegal immigrants are criminals, even if they came here as minors with their parents, government regulation is restrictive to business, even if it promotes health and safety, etc...
Until they get beyond that, they will remain ideologically blindered and soon politically irrelevant.
I agree
262 | Decatur Deb Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:32:39am |
re: #260 Sol Berdinowitz
...snip
Until they get beyond that, they will remain ideologically blindered and soon politically irrelevant.
When they get beyond that they'll be centrist Democrats.
263 | A Mom Anon Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:36:28am |
re: #262 Decatur Deb
Pretty much,lol. I'd just like to see some sense. Hell,I'd even vote for a Republican who honestly gave a shit about actual governing. Not politics,governing.
264 | Honorary Consul General Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:37:55am |
re: #263 A Mom Anon
Pretty much,lol. I'd just like to see some sense. Hell,I'd even vote for a Republican who honestly gave a shit about actual governing. Not politics,governing.
I wonder if we have passed that threshold.
265 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:39:55am |
Conservative Republican Rejects Boehner Compromise Offer In Leadership Bid buzzfeed.com/johnstanton/co...— john r stanton (@dcbigjohn) November 10, 2012
267 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 6:59:50am |
NOM vows to continue the battle to prevent and roll back marriage equality, swears losing in four states Nov. 6th twas but a fleshwound...
We narrowly lost in four deep blue states, after being badly outspent. Even though NOM contributed a record amount to help these state races—$5.5 million—our opponents were able to amass vast amounts of cash to drive their campaigns. They outspent us by $20 million, and that money helped them win narrow victories.
How close did we come? In Maine, we would have won if 18,000 voters had gone the other way. In Maryland, we lost by 94,000 votes out of 2.4 million cast. In Minnesota, about 100,000 votes out of 2.9 million cast. And in Washington, we lost by 83,000 votes out of 2.1 million ballots counted so far (final results there won't be known for days).
We always knew it would be a tough fight. These states are so liberal that they were never contested at the presidential level, except very late in Minnesota, resulting in blowout wins for Obama in each of the four states.
It's funny how the left and the media work. Can you imagine if marriage elections were held in Texas, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina and gay marriage advocates had narrowly lost those fights after being outspent by $20 million? Do you think the media and the left would suggest that homosexual marriage advocates cut and run and give up the fight because they lost in those states? Of course not! If anything, they'd be congratulating them on a great showing.
Yet some advocates on the left and in the media are saying we've lost. It's preposterous!
One of the PR spins that our opponents are pushing is that somehow these votes signal that the country has changed their views about same-sex marriage. That is preposterous as well.
Don't listen to all those skewed polls and the actual votes that we just lost, almost everybody is still against same-sex marriage, anything else is just preposterous! (I really like that word preposterous, preposterous, just rolls off the tongue...oh, one more thing below.)
P.S. Send us more money next time you damn cheapskates!
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268 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:03:35am |
re: #267 watching you tiny alien kittens are
NOM vows to continue the battle to prevent and roll back marriage equality, swears losing in four states Nov. 6th twas but a fleshwound...
They still need to explain how gay marriage affects the rights of straight people. Do straight couples suddenly lose all the rights and privileges that they had before gays could marry? No? Then what the fuck is the problem?
Personal discomfort with LGBT people is not a good enough reason to deny civil rights and equality.
269 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:04:13am |
re: #267 watching you tiny alien kittens are
NOM vows to continue the battle to prevent and roll back marriage equality, swears losing in four states Nov. 6th twas but a fleshwound...
Don't listen to all those skewed polls and the actual votes that we just lost, almost everybody is still against same-sex marriage, anything else is just preposterous! (I really like that word preposterous, preposterous, just rolls off the tongue...oh, one more thing below.)
P.S. Send us more money next time you damn cheapskates!
a majority of the country has changed its views about gay marriage. Many people who do not approve of it morally do not see a reason to make it illegal.
They might think that drinking, gambling or consensual sex among unmarried persons is immoral, but don't see the point in making it illegal...
GRADATIONS ON A LINE, YOU MORONS!!!
270 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:08:53am |
re: #267 watching you tiny alien kittens are
Oops, I mistaken used invisible sarc tags up there, glad I caught it before correction time ran out.
271 | Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:10:56am |
re: #268 Lidane
They still need to explain how gay marriage affects the rights of straight people. Do straight couples suddenly lose all the rights and privileges that they had before gays could marry? No? Then what the fuck is the problem?
Personal discomfort with LGBT people is not a good enough reason to deny civil rights and equality.
They attempted to make such an explanation here in Minnesota. They talked about how the rights of anti-homosexual people in states that had approved gay marriage were being trampled on. What they were ACTUALLY talking about was popular backlash against their increasingly unpopular opinion. They even used Chick-Fil-A as a shining example of "consequences" for those who stood up against gay marriage. Um, what.
272 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:11:31am |
Heh. Awesome:
The rumors are true. This past week in Action Comics 14, I helped Superman find his home planet Krypton. twitter.com/neiltyson/stat...— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) November 10, 2012
273 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:13:11am |
re: #271 Douchecanoe and Ryan Too
They attempted to make such an explanation here in Minnesota. They talked about how the rights of anti-homosexual people in states that had approved gay marriage were being trampled on. What they were ACTUALLY talking about was popular backlash against their increasingly unpopular opinion. They even used Chick-Fil-A as a shining example of "consequences" for those who stood up against gay marriage. Um, what.
*headdesk*
And they wonder why they keep losing. Amazing.
274 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:18:01am |
re: #268 Lidane
They still need to explain how gay marriage affects the rights of straight people. Do straight couples suddenly lose all the rights and privileges that they had before gays could marry? No? Then what the fuck is the problem?
Personal discomfort with LGBT people is not a good enough reason to deny civil rights and equality.
Because there is a storm coming...
NOM Parody 2
275 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:21:23am |
Using Obamacare didn't work! Maybe weed will do it!
Did Tuesday's pot votes score one for nullification? j.mp/YZJ9wD— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) November 9, 2012
276 | Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:27:14am |
re: #273 Lidane
*headdesk*
And they wonder why they keep losing. Amazing.
Yeah, they just plain don't get how this stuff works. I literally had to turn the car radio off when that commercial came on, because the logical disconnect was so staggering.
277 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:38:21am |
So I wake up and find that the CTers in the wingnut ranks have gone full retard. Matt Drudge's front page pretty much reads like an itemized list of all the theories as to why Petraeus' resignation is just "too convenient."
279 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:44:17am |
re: #277 Targetpractice
So I wake up and find that the CTers in the wingnut ranks have gone full retard. Matt Drudge's front page pretty much reads like an itemized list of all the theories as to why Petraeus' resignation is just "too convenient."
In fairness, they went full retard back in 2008. Obama winning a second term has just upped the derp and fail by several orders of magnitude.
280 | Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:49:45am |
re: #279 Lidane
In fairness, they went full retard back in 2008. Obama winning a second term has just upped the derp and fail by several orders of magnitude.
Orly Taitz has been especially entertaining of late. Of course, she had a full-on mental breakdown after getting the crap slapped out of her in court last week.
281 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:51:14am |
Republicans have been fleeced, exploited and lied to by a conservative entertainment complex...there are too many to name. Because the followers, the donors and the activists are so mistaken about the nature of the problems the country faces...just a simple question, and I went to Tea Party rallies and asked this question, have taxes gone up or down in recent years? They can't answer this question.
-- David Frum
282 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:51:28am |
re: #280 Douchecanoe and Ryan Too
Orly Taitz has been especially entertaining of late. Of course, she had a full-on mental breakdown after getting the crap slapped out of her in court last week.
Course, now what's she gonna do? Obama's been reelected and can't run again, obviating the need to worry over his birth certificate. Is she gonna keep tilting at that windmill, in hopes that she can somehow get the courts to overturn Obama's presidency?
283 | Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:52:34am |
re: #282 Targetpractice
Course, now what's she gonna do? Obama's been reelected and can't run again, obviating the need to worry over his birth certificate. Is she gonna keep tilting at that windmill, in hopes that she can somehow get the courts to overturn Obama's presidency?
She's actually been saying recently that she's going to give it all up. Part of me wonders if she's going to make herself a martyr by going full derptard in court in an attempt to earn a contempt charge.
284 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:53:56am |
re: #283 Douchecanoe and Ryan Too
She's actually been saying recently that she's going to give it all up. Part of me wonders if she's going to make herself a martyr by going full derptard in court in an attempt to earn a contempt charge.
Surprised she hasn't been found in contempt yet. Judges apparently have far more patience than I.
285 | BongCrodny Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:55:33am |
re: #223 watching you tiny alien kittens are
Freepers pen an open Letter to Her Majesty Elizabeth II Queen of the United Kingdom.
If I might try my hand at a response:
Dear American People
Yes, please come back to the United Kingdom, we would welcome you with open arms. Of course, we welcome anybody with open arms -- nearly five percent of our population is Muslim -- almost five times as many as the United States! We know that your tolerance and understanding would lead you to become model citizens.
While we are not up to date with the current United States tax code, we assume it must be similar to ours -- our tax rate is around 40% for over 50,000 of your American dollars, and 50% for over 150,000. As your country's greatest wealth producers, we know this would be eminently affordable.
We have an excellent medical system in our country -- most prescriptions can be had for around 15 of your American dollars, and we note that 50% of our population is at least somewhat satisfied with our medical system, as compared to 25% in the United States. Although we cannot claim to pay physicians as well as the United States does, we know that our average salary of $100,000 would be sufficient for physicians who are only interested in the common good.
Our educational system is unparalleled -- tuition costs for university seldom exceed $5,000 per year.
We understand that unions are a bit of a sore spot in the United States -- you should know that England has only half the union membership that the United States does. (We have only one-sixth the population, but we do not propose to quibble.)
So feel free to come back to England, American People -- we know that the grace and good humor you face adversity with would be a welcome addition to the country.
Your once and future Queen,
Elizabeth II
286 | Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:57:11am |
re: #284 Targetpractice
Surprised she hasn't been found in contempt yet. Judges apparently have far more patience than I.
She's played by the rules, if only just barely. Or rather, she hasn't done anything wrong that warrants a contempt charge; she's just not doing anything right, either. She has been hit with a few sanctions, which is unusual because courts generally actively try to avoid handing those out. Still waiting for her to be classified as a vexatious litigant, but depending on if she goes out in a blaze of derp-warrior glory, it may be a moot point.
287 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 7:58:31am |
The GOP Must Choose: Rush Limbaugh or Minority Voters - Conor Friedersdorf - The Atlantic theatlantic.com/politics/archi...— Silvio Breckman (@silviobreckman) November 10, 2012
288 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:02:22am |
When all was said and done, there weren't that many looters after #Sandy. nyti.ms/Xsl4zy— Jim Roberts (@nytjim) November 10, 2012
289 | Lidane Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:02:52am |
Speaking of looting:
ahahahaa Ron Paul was engaged in one of the lowest, sleaziest forms of political corruption: double-billing usnews.com/news/blogs/was...— GENERAL GANDHI (@Bro_Pair) November 10, 2012
290 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:07:29am |
re: #287 Lidane
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Rush's comments really give us a peak into the wingnut mindset, which looked at last weeks election results and wondered aloud "Why aren't black folks and Hispanics voting for us?! We got Condi! We got Marco! We got Cain! Why aren't they voting for us!?"
291 | BongCrodny Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:07:53am |
292 | BongCrodny Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:09:39am |
re: #290 Targetpractice
Rush's comments really give us a peak into the wingnut mindset, which looked at last weeks election results and wondered aloud "Why aren't black folks and Hispanics voting for us?! We got Condi! We got Marco! We got Cain! Why aren't they voting for us!?"
Don't forget Allen West.
293 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:10:40am |
re: #292 BongGhazi
Don't forget Allen West.
Oh yeah, a "great role model." Only in the GOP can a war criminal be seen as a "role model."
294 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:11:39am |
re: #293 Targetpractice
Oh yeah, a "great role model." Only in the GOP can a war criminal be seen as a "role model."
Allen West is a war criminal?
295 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:13:27am |
re: #294 Gus
Allen West is a war criminal?
Unconvicted, the Army gave him a wrist slap in exchange for early retirement.
296 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:15:49am |
re: #295 Targetpractice
Unconvicted, the Army gave him a wrist slap in exchange for early retirement.
This is from Wiki:
West was charged with violating articles 128 (assault) and 134 (general article) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice
Are those charges considered war crimes?
297 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:17:21am |
Here's one.
Through cameras & uplinks, Afghans testify of grisly killings in war-crimes trial of US soldier. nyti.ms/ZjIQw1— Jim Roberts (@nytjim) November 10, 2012
298 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:18:35am |
Here's your typical moonbat after the election:
Don't worry, Dershies, Obama will continue keeping medicine from Iranians, funding Israeli war crimes & robot-murdering kids. All is well.— Alan Dershowitz (@TheDersh) November 7, 2012
300 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:20:57am |
re: #296 Gus
This is from Wiki:
West was charged with violating articles 128 (assault) and 134 (general article) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice
Are those charges considered war crimes?
Torture is generally seen as a war crime.
301 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:23:20am |
Well this is certainly...different.
Were mushrooms and marijuana staples of the early Christians' lives?
Is it possible that the stories of Jesus' life were made up and used by people as a means to keep a covert tradition afloat consisting of ingesting mushrooms for spiritual guidance?
There are many examples of what might be considered as possibly being symbology of mushrooms, weed, and alcohol within the story of Jesus' life.
The virgin birth - Mushrooms have no gender and procreate without sex. Cannibus is kept seperate from male plants in order to produce more THC.
Feeding the 5,000 - Ibotenic acid can be passed from one user to the next through urine
Communion - Eating the flesh of the mushroom that gave its life so that the user can "enter the kingdom"
Ressurection - Amanita muscaria can revive the ill or those near death and invigorate those suffering from arthritis, making the effects seem miraculous when given to the lame. It also causes deep sleeps, so one might be considered dead before later "coming back from the dead."
Causing the blind to see - Marijuana is unparalleled for relief from optical maladies. Also, one might consider his sober mind to be blind, only to be given sight by a mushroom.
Of course he has not one iota of evidence for any of this, it's just something that popped into his head. No word on whether or not he was stoned at time...lol.
Drugs are bad Mmmkay?
302 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:24:20am |
re: #300 Targetpractice
Torture is generally seen as a war crime.
I like to save the phrase "war crimes" for actual war crimes and not some kind of chant. War criminals commit heinous crimes against humanity. I am reminded of Milosevic, Saddam Hussein, Bashar al-Assad, etc., and not Allen West. And again, he was charged with assault.
303 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:33:41am |
Anywho. This Petraeus thing is seriously getting on my nerves on Twitter. I'm going to start un-following people over it.
304 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:35:44am |
Although...
Brilliant planning by Obama to have Petraeus in 2 year affair with Broadwell just so he'd have handy excuse now to keep him from testifying.— roadkillrefugee (@rkref) November 10, 2012
305 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:36:57am |
re: #303 Gus
Anywho. This Petraeus thing is seriously getting on my nerves on Twitter. I'm going to start un-following people over it.
I'm beginning to think I might have to take break from one or more boards, because the wingnuts have gone into hysterics over losing. Now Petraeus' resignation has set them to frothing.
306 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:37:42am |
Chart: Voting by religion maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2012/11/…
— Maddow Blog (@MaddowBlog) November 10, 2012
307 | Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:38:26am |
re: #304 Gus
Although...
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Her name is Broadwell, really? The jokes practically write themselves.
308 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:40:41am |
re: #305 Targetpractice
I'm beginning to think I might have to take break from one or more boards, because the wingnuts have gone into hysterics over losing. Now Petraeus' resignation has set them to frothing.
Yeah. On Thursday I was in peak overload with the wingnuts. I can't sustain observing these people for such long periods of time. It's not healthy. Now with Petraeus they've gone complete bonkers. Sadly I'm seeing a lot of moonbats getting stupid over Petraeus as well and that kind of bugs me more than the wingnuts. The last of which involves a lot of old fashioned Bush derangement, war criminal talk (yes there's calling Petraeus a war criminal), and even the usual boring drone talk. They of course never liked the CIA.
309 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:42:43am |
re: #308 Gus
Yeah. On Thursday I was in peak overload with the wingnuts. I can't sustain observing these people for such long periods of time. It's not healthy. Now with Petraeus they've gone complete bonkers. Sadly I'm seeing a lot of moonbats getting stupid over Petraeus as well and that kind of bugs me more than the wingnuts. The last of which involves a lot of old fashioned Bush derangement, was criminal talk (yes there's calling Petraeus a war criminal), and even the usual boring drone talk. They of course never liked the CIA.
Thing is, this is all just the beginning. The next 4 years are gonna be utter hell.
310 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:43:19am |
lol
Remember that the first words out of the Byron York's mouth upon witnessing his first Obama Rally in 2008 were "We're going to need a bigger boat," referencing the point in Jaws where the shark first appears. Do you remember the name of the boat they used that ended up being destroyed? It was the Orca.
311 | Douchecanoe and Ryan Too Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:43:52am |
re: #308 Gus
This is why I'm thankful for people who are able to observe wingnuts and moonbats without losing their sanity. I absolutely can't. I would totally go off the deep end and wind up getting arrested for something.
312 | wrenchwench Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:43:57am |
re: #307 Douchecanoe and Ryan Too
Her name is Broadwell, really? The jokes practically write themselves.
All In: The Education of General David Petraeus [Hardcover]
313 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:44:55am |
National Veterans Day Ceremony
The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery . The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans' organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.
314 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:45:32am |
re: #311 Douchecanoe and Ryan Too
This is why I'm thankful for people who are able to observe wingnuts and moonbats without losing their sanity. I absolutely can't. I would totally go off the deep end and wind up getting arrested for something.
Maybe I need some car or airplane pron. //
315 | wrenchwench Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:50:26am |
316 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:51:19am |
317 | wrenchwench Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:52:45am |
re: #316 Gus
I like the chair.
Remember the old saying, "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle"?
319 | Kronocide Sat, Nov 10, 2012 8:54:29am |
The Petraus thing just threw gas on the dogma inferno. I can't find any real information to validate claims this had anything to do with Benghazi or anything.
Just made up out of thin air and motivated deduction.
324 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:01:03am |
re: #322 KronoGhazi
It truly does say something when the execs just go ahead and openly admit that they're putting public safety at risk for a few dollars more.
325 | wrenchwench Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:01:19am |
326 | wrenchwench Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:01:41am |
Oops, I meant this one:
328 | Sol Berdinowitz Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:02:36am |
329 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:03:48am |
330 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:07:11am |
re: #328 Sol Berdinowitz
This is what FAA regulations are for: guys with brilliant ideas like him...
Ryanair is notorious for this crap...
New Ryanair aircraft have been delivered with non-reclining seats, no seat-back pockets, safety cards stuck on the back of the seats, and life jackets stowed overhead rather than under the seat. This allows the airline to save on aircraft costs and enables faster cleaning and safety checks during the short turnaround times.[62] It was reported in various media that Ryanair wanted to order their aircraft without window shades;[62] however, the new aircraft do have them as it is required by the regulations of the Irish Aviation Authority.
Other proposed measures to reduce frills further have included eliminating two toilets to add six more seats,[63] redesigning the aircraft to allow standing passengers, suggested that passengers should pay to use the toilets,[64] charging extra for overweight passengers,[65] and asking passengers to carry their checked-in luggage to the plane.[66]
In common with other no-frills airlines, Ryanair is a strictly point-to-point carrier and does not offer connecting flights. Passengers who purchase an onward flight from their destination, intending to make a connection, are held responsible for making it to the airport on time for each flight. Ryanair does not compensate passengers who miss their flights because they arrive too late at the airport, nor does it provide replacement tickets free of charge. If a passenger misses his or her flight, then it is the passenger's responsibility to buy a new ticket at his or her own expense. This rule applies regardless of the passenger's chosen method of transport to the airport (including another Ryanair flight).[67]
331 | wrenchwench Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:07:19am |
332 | Kronocide Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:07:29am |
re: #324 Targetpractice
It truly does say something when the execs just go ahead and openly admit that they're putting public safety at risk for a few dollars more.
He should win an Ayn Rand award for Creative Business Reinvention.
Mr O'Leary, aren't you putting lives and safety at risk for the sake of a few dollars more profit per flight?
Our customers are free to choose RyanAir or another carrier.
If you do this and other carriers follow suit, where is the choice?
They can take a train.
Fake but accurate quote.
335 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:12:11am |
336 | wrenchwench Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:16:30am |
337 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:26:08am |
These must be the same people who take Colbert seriously.
338 | Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:35:12am |
John Walker Lindh's lawyer makes the top of the Dkos Rec list again....
Petreaus-gate: It's Not About the Affair, But Leaking of the Highest Order
339 | I Am Kreniigh! Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:36:30am |
re: #219 Varek Raith
Minor earthquake shakes Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee
I felt it in Cincinnati just now.
340 | Mattand Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:38:22am |
Not sure if anyone's covered this yet. I thought about paging it:
Democrat-Boycotting Libertarian Eric Dondero on Whether He Would Let a Democrat Drown
In theory, this guy is supposedly a Libertarian, but I'm guessing he's actually another conservative who went "independent" to make himself appear rational. Maybe not. I don't really care.
What's amazing is how utter batshit this guy's views are. If he's supposedly a Libertarian, and he's not sure he'd save a drowning Democrat, the conservative/Republican mindset might be even more horrible than previously understood.
If the last week and this article is any indication, we're in for a rocky road the next four years. Republicans and conservatives are showing almost no signs of comprehending that the US has rejected their policies. They're doing everything but laying the blame where it rests: with themselves.
I really wonder if were a turning point right now, politically. I hate to go concern troll, but the thought process in this article is the way many of our fellow Americans are handling the election. Quite frankly, with that kind of obstructionist delusion, it's not hard to see conservatives going from angry internet tough guys to firebombing their Democratic senator's home and office.
341 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:40:13am |
re: #338 Killgore Trout
John Walker Lindh's lawyer makes the top of the Dkos Rec list again....
Petreaus-gate: It's Not About the Affair, But Leaking of the Highest Order
Fuck that noise. Petraeus was on Obama's team.
342 | Digital Display Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:40:52am |
re: #339 I Am Kreniigh!
Minor earthquake shakes Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee
I felt it in Cincinnati just now.
According to studies, The Earthquakes have tripled since frackking started in Oklahoma. I'm not saying a direct causation can be made yet. I believe further studies are needed.
343 | Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:41:15am |
re: #338 Killgore Trout
John Walker Lindh's lawyer makes the top of the Dkos Rec list again....
Petreaus-gate: It's Not About the Affair, But Leaking of the Highest Order
Her diary by itself doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense but if you make it down to the comments is seems all about fantasies of investigating Patreaus and then somehow rounding up the Bush regime or something. Silly moonbats.
345 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:42:13am |
re: #340 Mattand
Not sure if anyone's covered this yet. I thought about paging it:
Democrat-Boycotting Libertarian Eric Dondero on Whether He Would Let a Democrat Drown
In theory, this guy is supposedly a Libertarian, but I'm guessing he's actually another conservative who went "independent" to make himself appear rational. Maybe not. I don't really care.
What's amazing is how utter batshit this guy's views are. If he's supposedly a Libertarian, and he's not sure he'd save a drowning Democrat, the conservative/Republican mindset might be even more horrible than previously understood.
If the last week and this article is any indication, we're in for a rocky road the next four years. Republicans and conservatives are showing almost no signs of comprehending that the US has rejected their policies. They're doing everything but laying the blame where it rests: with themselves.
I really wonder if were a turning point right now, politically. I hate to go concern troll, but the thought process in this article is the way many of our fellow Americans are handling the election. Quite frankly, with that kind of obstructionist delusion, it's not hard to see conservatives going from angry internet tough guys to firebombing their Democratic senator's home and office.
Uh... where does the "appear rational" part come in?
346 | Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:43:19am |
re: #341 Gus
Fuck that noise. Petraeus was on Obama's team.
I guess they think the investigation will lead to trials of Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld somehow. They really are morons.
347 | SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:44:31am |
re: #15 Gus
I hold no ill will towards Petraeus.
I'm sad. It's a stupid ending to a brilliant career, and the whole e-mail business makes it trashy as opposed to just a personal error. I feel bad for his wife.
348 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:45:09am |
re: #346 Killgore Trout
I guess they think the investigation will lead to trials of Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld somehow. They really are morons.
From last night.
@jesselynradack This is an accusation that requires evidence. Is there proof of this?— Gus (@Gus_802) November 10, 2012
350 | Mattand Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:46:24am |
re: #345 Four More Tears
Uh... where does the "appear rational" part come in?
LOL, the libertarians I know choose their political philosophy to make them appear above the fray. My theory is that this guy was a conservative, saw how insane the GOP got on social issues, and magically became an libertarian.
All of this admitted ass-conjecture on my part. Maybe this guy is socially liberal on things like drugs and gay marriage. I don't care, honestly. This kind of ranting says to me he was a conservative and is trying to politically camouflage himself as a libertarian.
351 | SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:46:32am |
re: #31 Gus
We just can't bring up Clinton though. Right?
Bring up Clinton. Except I always assumed Clinton screwed around, long before evidence began to emerge.
352 | SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:47:22am |
re: #32 goddamnedfrank
Obama should nominate Valerie Plame to replace Petraeus. Wingnut heads asplode!
That suits me. She's already as compromised as she's going to get, so she's perfectly safe, right?
353 | SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:48:15am |
re: #46 Gus
I think the professional left still wants to take down Obama.
More than that, I think they want to bitch about him.
354 | Mattand Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:48:21am |
re: #351 SanFranciscoZionist
Bring up Clinton. Except I always assumed Clinton screwed around, long before evidence began to emerge.
Yeah, when Lewinksy-gate went down (no entendre intended), I was disappointed but not surprised. I knew who I was voting for in '92 and '96.
355 | Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:49:12am |
re: #348 Gus
Her twitter feed is chock full of moonbattery. What a nut.
356 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:49:17am |
re: #348 Gus
From last night.
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From what I've heard there's some talk about her trying to access his email. Hard to separate the signal from the noise on this one, but I'm paying attention.
357 | SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:49:55am |
re: #57 The Questionable Timing of a Flea
General Petraeus should just claim he was looking for yellowcake uranium. That seems to justify just about anything.
I don't have a lot of sympathy for la otra, but I would be highly annoyed if any man suggested he thought he might find yellowcake uranium in my knickers. That just sounds disgusting.
358 | Gus Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:50:30am |
re: #356 Four More Tears
From what I've heard there's some talk about her trying to access his email. Hard to separate the signal from the noise on this one, but I'm paying attention.
I look at this like science. Unless I see hard evidence it's all another conspiracy theory just like the Benghazi stuff.
359 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:51:03am |
360 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:51:50am |
re: #358 Gus
WASHINGTON—Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus resigned after a probe into whether someone else was using his email led to the discovery that he was having an extramarital affair, according to several people briefed on the matter.
A Federal Bureau of Investigation inquiry into use of Mr. Petraeus's Gmail account led agents to believe the woman or someone close to her had sought access to his email, the people said.
362 | SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:53:06am |
re: #166 Four More Beers
From Genesis. Let us pray...
1:3 - And Nate Silver said, Let there be math; and there was math.
1:4 - And Nate Silver saw the math, and it was good; and Nate Silver divided the math from the darkness of idiot commentators on Fox News.
It will be interesting to see what people say about Nate Silver if he predicts a Republican win four years from now.
363 | SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:53:51am |
364 | bratwurst Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:54:11am |
Fox News producers now asking Megyn Kelly to walk all the way to Florida to verify results— The Daily Edge (@TheDailyEdge) November 10, 2012
365 | SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:54:32am |
re: #172 Digital Display
Tonight really sucks.. My heart is broken..
I went to the Lodge tonight to have a great time..I love lodges when it is a private club with Ball room, Karoake and huge bar. I dance with old ladies who teach me the 2 step..A bunch of us guys will sing you've lost that loving feeling like in Top Gun..It's awesome fun..I love me some Okies.
My buddy came in destroyed crying for help...
His 20 year old son was killed in a gunfight in OKC last night. We are doing a wake Monday night.. But my heart is empty..I hate seeing the loss in my friends eyes. He is broken.. Geez. We took him home trashed and took his truck home.
I am so, so sorry, Hoops.
367 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:55:08am |
re: #361 Gus
We're OK with using WSJ as source now?
I know their editorials leave much to be desired, but is their journalism in question?
368 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:55:57am |
369 | BongCrodny Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:57:07am |
re: #362 SanFranciscoZionist
It will be interesting to see what people say about Nate Silver if he predicts a Republican win four years from now.
He said on The Daily Show the other night that it would be tough for the Democrats to win three elections in a row, so I think maybe he's already laying the groundwork.
370 | SanFranciscoZionist Sat, Nov 10, 2012 9:57:10am |
re: #223 watching you tiny alien kittens are
Freepers pen an open Letter to Her Majesty Elizabeth II Queen of the United Kingdom.
Ok, so it is tongue-in-cheek, but this is still as stupid as the girl who wanted to move to Australia. England does not have a free press (official secrets act censorship), they have hate speech laws, nationalized medicine, the taxes are more than double (not by rate but effective) ours, handguns and semi-automatic rifles are banned, long guns and shotguns require special permitting and membership in a shooting club, gasoline costs nearly three times as much, and unemployment is higher.
You guys go if you want but you need to renounce your citizenship and turn in your passports when you leave. :p
Molly Ivins said years ago of the Crazy Right that you know that if they'd lived at the time, they all would have been Loyalists.
She was right.
Democracy is not for wimps, people, and that's what you are. Wimps who flip out when the guy you don't like gets elected for four years. And I said the same to the fools who wanted to run to Europe because Bush got in.
371 | dragonath Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:03:03am |
re: #308 Gus
Yeah. On Thursday I was in peak overload with the wingnuts. I can't sustain observing these people for such long periods of time. It's not healthy. Now with Petraeus they've gone complete bonkers. Sadly I'm seeing a lot of moonbats getting stupid over Petraeus as well and that kind of bugs me more than the wingnuts. The last of which involves a lot of old fashioned Bush derangement, war criminal talk (yes there's calling Petraeus a war criminal), and even the usual boring drone talk. They of course never liked the CIA.
Yeah, I noticed this right away too. John Cole over at Balloon Juice was saying something like "this proves he is a Republican".
Nah, it only proves he is human.
Jeez, did nobody learn anything from Clinton.
372 | Killgore Trout Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:06:17am |
re: #367 Four More Tears
I know their editorials leave much to be desired, but is their journalism in question?
I skip over anything in their op-ed section, too much garbage. But their regular news reporting is generally ok as far as I know.
373 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:09:42am |
Moonbats to the left of me---------------Wingnuts to the Right
________________________Here I Am______________________
374 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:10:44am |
re: #373 watching you tiny alien kittens are
I can't hear that song without memories of Reservoir Dogs popping up. Well done, Tarantino, well done...
375 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:11:15am |
re: #374 Four More Tears
I can't hear that song without memories of Reservoir Dogs popping up. Well done, Tarantino, well done...
So I wasn't the only one who had that scene immediately pop into their head.
376 | blueraven Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:11:47am |
re: #361 Gus
We're OK with using WSJ as source now?
I think WSJ is fine, except for many of the opinion pieces.
377 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:12:24am |
re: #375 Targetpractice
So I wasn't the only one who had that scene immediately pop into their head.
Nope. Every time I hear that damn song I see Michael Madsen with a straight razor in his hand.
378 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:13:23am |
you own a media empire. why didn't you report it? RT @rupertmurdoch Petraeus affair has not been a secret for months. Must be more to story.
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) November 10, 2012
379 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:20:16am |
New details:FBI informed DNI Clapper of Petraeus problem on Tuesday, election night. Clapper then "advised" Petraeus to resign.
— Greg Miller (@gregpmiller) November 10, 2012
380 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:21:46am |
381 | Four More Tears Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:22:18am |
re: #380 Targetpractice
"You either resign or get impeached. Your choice."
Yeah, that's the right way to read that I think.
382 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:22:36am |
re: #378 Four More Tears
Must be a bitch for Murdoch to try to keep up with twitter, he puts up a tweet and within a minute had 5 replies and 16 retweets.
383 | Daniel Ballard Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:24:27am |
re: #371 dragonath
Yeah, I noticed this right away too. John Cole over at Balloon Juice was saying something like "this proves he is a Republican".
Nah, it only proves he is human.
Jeez, did nobody learn anything from Clinton.
Yes, we learned all the wrong lessons. Exploitation for power, ratings, hyperbole... The right and the media compounded President Clinton having sexual relations with a subordinate with sins of their own. The nations view of inappropriate relations went backwards-Less mature when it was over.
384 | Targetpractice Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:29:09am |
re: #383 Daniel Ballard
Yes, we learned all the wrong lessons. Exploitation for power, ratings, hyperbole... The right and the media compounded President Clinton having sexual relations with a subordinate with sins of their own. The nations view of inappropriate relations went backwards-Les mature when it was over.
Indeed. And if Patraeus had refused to resign, it would have been pretty much a foregone conclusion that this would end up going before Congress. Considering the present mood amongst the Congressional GOP, taking the fiscal cliff off the front page by turning focus onto the CIA Director's indiscretions would be irresistible.
385 | sattv4u2 Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:29:29am |
re: #372 Killgore Trout
I skip over anything in their op-ed section, too much garbage. But their regular news reporting is generally ok as far as I know.
I haven't taken anyone's news accounts seriously since Rowan and Martins News Of The Future went off the air!!
(clip, circa 1969)
386 | sattv4u2 Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:32:03am |
re: #373 watching you tiny alien kittens are
Another in a long line of "One Hit Wonder" groups !
387 | sattv4u2 Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:35:34am |
Ah well
Off to watch Mrs. Sattys tennis team play
(note to self , bring sunglasses so nobody knows when I've fallen asleep)
//
388 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:37:53am |
If Murdoch is saying he knew about affair for months I wonder if maybe that N.Y. Times letter to the Ethicist really might have been from Paula Broadwell's husband. Something that the gothamist is now speculating on as well, but we will probably never know about that particular aspect.
Hmmm...wonder if the person trying for access to Petraeus email could have possibly been the husband, would seem natural for him to want to sneek a peek if she was using email to stay in touch with Petraeus.
Sigh...well if and when we find out what happened more clearly it still wont make it any less sad. :(
389 | makeitstop Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:39:21am |
re: #386 sattv4u2
Another in a long line of "One Hit Wonder" groups !
Although Gerry Rafferty went on to have a few hits on his own. Always liked that guy.
390 | watching you tiny alien kittens are Sat, Nov 10, 2012 10:42:20am |