Life With Gohmert: Louie Runs for Speaker of the House

Dumbest man in Congress goes for the brass ring
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Today we have the word we’ve been waiting for, as Louie “Terror Babies” Gohmert announces he’ll be seeking the position of Speaker of the House, to replace John Boehner because he isn’t loony enough.

Could we possibly have the incredible luck to see the Dumbest Man in Congress ascend to such a lofty peak of political prowess? Probably not, but it sure would give us lots of material to work with.

As I tweeted recently, though…

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442 comments
1 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 2:11:24pm

That would put him 3rd in line of succession to the President (I think)

2 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 2:12:08pm

The Cowpukes have the Lions right where they want ‘em.

3 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 2:12:33pm

Gary Busey for Louie in the movie version please.

4 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 2:13:53pm

re: #2 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

The Cowpukes have the Lions right where they want ‘em.

That was an impressive drive. First 99 yard postseason drive in 12 years.

5 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 2:15:45pm

re: #4 HappyWarrior

For some reason I just can’t take the Lions seriously,

6 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 2:16:48pm

re: #5 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

For some reason I just can’t take the Lions seriously,

No horse in the fight but I think they’re legit.

7 De Kolta Chair  Jan 4, 2015 2:16:52pm

re: #2 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

The Cowpukes have the Lions right where they want ‘em.

Time to send in Plimpton?
8 The Ghost of a Funky Discarded Egg  Jan 4, 2015 2:17:11pm

Look at that man’s head and not imagine that some malevolent fairy breathed life into an especially ignorant rutabaga.

I dare you.

9 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 2:21:24pm

Actually The Busey is too likable for Louie. Louie should play himself.

10 Feline Fearless Leader  Jan 4, 2015 2:21:29pm

Gary Busey needs a few more sea shells.

11 nines09  Jan 4, 2015 2:23:07pm

Louie Gohmert needs to be live on TV at least 4 hours a day. And then syndicated. Only then will the full Depth of the Derp be know to John Q. Public.

12 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 2:27:20pm

Making marriage sage for all:

slate.com

13 3eff Jeff  Jan 4, 2015 2:27:46pm

Time to buy popcorn futures.

14 Maggie's Pa  Jan 4, 2015 2:28:48pm

Thoughts of the day:
Birds of a feather flock together and crap on your car.

When I’m feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes the neighbor’s dog
run to the end of his chain and gag himself.

If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

Don’t assume malice for what stupidity can explain.

A penny saved is a government oversight.

The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the
right time, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then
your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends.

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a
replacement.

He who hesitates is probably right.

Did you ever notice:
The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are ” XL.”

If you think there is good in everybody, you haven’t met everybody.

If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to
blame.

The sole purpose of a child’s middle name is so he can tell when he’s
really in trouble.

There’s always a lot to be thankful for if you take time to look for
it. For example I am sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles
don’t hurt.

Did you ever notice:
When you put the 2 words “The” and “IRS” together it spells “Theirs.”

15 A Cranky One  Jan 4, 2015 2:32:26pm

re: #1 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

That would put him 3rd in line of succession to the President (I think)

Words can’t express my reaction to that thought!
16 Archangelus  Jan 4, 2015 2:34:01pm

re: #1 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

That would put him 3rd in line of succession to the President (I think)

17 Lidane  Jan 4, 2015 2:36:27pm

Looks like NRO finally took down their failtweet from earlier.

As for the idea of GOHMERT! being in a direct line of succession for the White House? NO. Just…. NO.

18 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 2:41:33pm

re: #17 Lidane

Looks like NRO finally took down their failtweet from earlier.

As for the idea of GOHMERT! being in a direct line of succession for the White House? NO. Just…. NO.

Any explanation or are they going to do the same thing they do with their past as a pro segregation rag and act like they did nothing wrong.

19 bratwurst  Jan 4, 2015 2:41:35pm

re: #1 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

That would put him 3rd in line of succession to the President (I think)

20 Lidane  Jan 4, 2015 2:43:19pm

re: #2 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

The Cowpukes have the Lions right where they want ‘em.

My FB feed is filled with Cowboys fans in various stages of outrage.

I can’t bring myself to root for either team today. The Lions are a divisional rival for Green Bay and I loathe Jerry Jones with the fire of a thousand suns. That said, I’d rather see the Packers steamroll Carolina for an easy win than see them play Dallas. I’m grudgingly hoping the Lions keep putting the hurt on the Cowboys.

21 BeachDem  Jan 4, 2015 2:44:31pm

And speaking of ignorant assholes spouting bullshit, here’s NEWT on Face the Nation:

“Let me just remind you, the two people who have done the most to save African-American lives in New York City were Rudy Giuliani and Mike Bloomberg, their [stop and frisk] policing techniques, led by Chief Bratton who invented them, actually have saved thousands of lives by focusing on crime in a very intelligent way.”

Citation, Newtie? And pulling information out of your ass doesn’t count.

22 Lidane  Jan 4, 2015 2:45:49pm

re: #21 BeachDem

Yeah, Newt was also saying that the Scalise scandal was totally unfair because Obama got a pass on Rev. Wright.

A pass? Really? I must have hallucinated the 24/7 outrage over Jeremiah Wright back then.

23 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 2:46:05pm

re: #21 BeachDem

And speaking of ignorant assholes spouting bullshit, here’s NEWT on Face the Nation:

“Let me just remind you, the two people who have done the most to save African-American lives in New York City were Rudy Giuliani and Mike Bloomberg, their [stop and frisk] policing techniques, led by Chief Bratton who invented them, actually have saved thousands of lives by focusing on crime in a very intelligent way.”

Citation, Newtie? And pulling information out of your ass doesn’t count.

Newt doesnt do citation. He’s an intellectual./:

24 klystron  Jan 4, 2015 2:46:34pm

I’ll happily trade any Lizard getting cold.

25 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 2:48:13pm

re: #22 Lidane

Yeah, Newt was also saying that the Scalise scandal was totally unfair because Obama got a pass on Rev. Wright.

A pass? Really? I must have hallucinated the 24/7 outrage over Jeremiah Wright back then.

A pass is what the media gives the hatefilled ministers that Newt’s loves to pander to.

26 PhillyPretzel  Jan 4, 2015 2:50:14pm

re: #24 klystron

::: hauling out the expedition weight thermals :::

27 klystron  Jan 4, 2015 2:52:46pm

re: #26 PhillyPretzel

::: hauling out the expedition weight thermals :::

It’ll be 70 here on Tuesday.

/sadface

28 PhillyPretzel  Jan 4, 2015 2:54:23pm

re: #27 klystron

This is the forecast for the week. It is not pretty. forecast.weather.gov

29 klystron  Jan 4, 2015 2:56:12pm

re: #28 PhillyPretzel

Not looking good for us to get rain in the next two weeks either.

30 freetoken  Jan 4, 2015 2:57:07pm

This will be popcorn-required, as John the Orange goes head to head with Louie de la Asparagoideae.

It’s orange versus green… the English and the Irish couldn’t have done any better.

31 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 4, 2015 2:59:12pm

So I’m arguing in Twitter with this 30-year-old idiot who thinks she knows everything

32 retired cynic  Jan 4, 2015 3:03:11pm

re: #31 The Vicious Babushka

Heads of unions are greedy, but heads of corporations aren’t?

33 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:04:37pm

re: #32 retired cynic

Heads of unions are greedy, but heads of corporations aren’t?

Yeah it’s fun to hear about greedy union bosses from people who think ceos giving themselves 7 figure bonuses is just gravy.

34 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:06:07pm

Geniuses - Ice your own kicker!

35 b.d.  Jan 4, 2015 3:07:09pm

re: #31 The Vicious Babushka

So I’m arguing in Twitter with this 30-year-old idiot who thinks she knows everything

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Greed is no longer a wingnut virtue?

36 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:08:17pm

People who think they know everything make life hard for those of us who actually do.

37 lawhawk  Jan 4, 2015 3:12:07pm

re: #21 BeachDem

Considering that the murder rate was already declining before Rudy took office, and that everyone, Newt included, claimed that murder rates couldn’t go lower after Rudy left office, and yet they did.

People claimed that the stop and frisk was why the crime rates kept falling during Bloomberg, but yet in the past 18 months after stop and frisk has come to an end, the murder and crime rates continued to fall to rates and absolute levels that have not been seen in decades.

38 PhillyPretzel  Jan 4, 2015 3:13:24pm

OT For those who are interested in Downton Abbey, Amazon has a wonderful selection of collectibles. amazon.com

39 CleverToad  Jan 4, 2015 3:16:42pm

re: #12 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

Standing athwart the tide of history and throwing a petty little snit-fit!

I hope some of the churches and wedding chapels are hanging out the welcome signs in response to this

40 A Cranky One  Jan 4, 2015 3:25:44pm

34 years ago (ouch, it hurt just typing that) I was working at a factory where the owners said they couldn’t afford to give raises and offered to open the books to anyone the union designated. The union refused, insisting that it was all a lie. Factory ended up closing. At that time, I wasn’t too impressed with the union…

Having said that, I think the right’s anti-union actions have done a lot toward destroying the middle class and moving wealth up to the 1%. In an environment where CEOs earn more in a day than the average worker makes in a year, we need unions more then ever. I’ve never understood what CEOs do in a day that is supposedly worth the yearly production of the average worker.

Today, the only way we’ll see any change in the stagnant wages for the working folks will be through strong unions. But the greedy class has convinced the sheeple that unions are of the Debil!

41 Mattand  Jan 4, 2015 3:26:27pm

re: #20 Lidane

My FB feed is filled with Cowboys fans in various stages of outrage.

I have one on the other end of the sofa in various stages of apoplexy.

The missed field goal just now is not improving her mood.

42 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:27:13pm

re: #41 Mattand

Tell her to cheer up. Somebody has to lose this game.

43 Eventual Carrion  Jan 4, 2015 3:27:44pm

re: #41 Mattand

I have one on the other end of the sofa in various stages of apoplexy.

The missed field goal just now is not improving her mood.

The most accurate kic … DOH

44 Lidane  Jan 4, 2015 3:28:40pm

re: #12 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

Making marriage sage for all:

slate.com

SANCTITY OF MARRIAGE!

I’d love to see a straight couple file a lawsuit to force them to start marrying people in the courthouse.

45 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:29:22pm

So FNC apparently paid tribute to Scott with a picture of Stephen A. Smith. Mea culpa. This was actually satirical.

46 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 3:30:08pm
47 Mattand  Jan 4, 2015 3:30:15pm

re: #42 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

Tell her to cheer up. Somebody has to lose this game.

I value not being in a body cast.

48 Mattand  Jan 4, 2015 3:31:12pm

re: #46 Charles Johnson

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It’s like a Magic Eye picture. If you stare at it long enough, you can see the anchor babies.

49 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 3:32:34pm

RIP President Reagan

50 Mattand  Jan 4, 2015 3:32:50pm

If there’s a disease where a person can’t type verbs, I’ve got it.

No one appreciates the edit button more than me.

51 Lidane  Jan 4, 2015 3:33:01pm

re: #45 HappyWarrior

So FNC apparently paid tribute to Scott with a picture of Stephen A. Smith.

52 klystron  Jan 4, 2015 3:33:19pm

re: #50 Mattand

53 BeachDem  Jan 4, 2015 3:33:19pm

re: #37 lawhawk

Considering that the murder rate was already declining before Rudy took office, and that everyone, Newt included, claimed that murder rates couldn’t go lower after Rudy left office, and yet they did.

People claimed that the stop and frisk was why the crime rates kept falling during Bloomberg, but yet in the past 18 months after stop and frisk has come to an end, the murder and crime rates continued to fall to rates and absolute levels that have not been seen in decades.

But NEWT said it, and he’s an intellectureal man so who are we to argue with pesky things like facts. Remember, according to Newt, “Any ad which quotes what I said Sunday is a falsehood.”

54 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:35:11pm

re: #51 Lidane

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Thanks. I was going to link but I had been on my phone. Someone posted it on FB. Man just sad.

55 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:36:09pm

I can’t hate the Cowboys like I used to. Something about a team that has one playoff win in fifteen years just doesn’t bother me and I really don’t find their players incredibly unlikable either. Not that I will be upset though to see them leave though.

56 lawhawk  Jan 4, 2015 3:37:22pm

OFFS.

Where the hell are the fact checkers? Oh wait, they’re busy trying to find Obama’s real birth certificate. Still. They have no one left to do the grunt work of making sure that basic stuff like getting the right names and faces associated with each other.

57 klystron  Jan 4, 2015 3:37:54pm

re: #56 lawhawk

Ironically, I am also seeing this:

Cannot confirm either way yet.

58 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:38:54pm

re: #56 lawhawk

OFFS.

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Where the hell are the fact checkers? Oh wait, they’re busy trying to find Obama’s real birth certificate. Still. They have no one left to do the grunt work of making sure that basic stuff like getting the right names and faces associated with each other.

Fact checkers at Fox? I’m sorry but that position has never been offered on our network. We do have the outrage operator position available. Qualifications include being able to get people upset about trivial bullshit involving Democrats and liberals.

59 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:40:05pm

re: #57 klystron

Ironically, I am also seeing this:

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Cannot confirm either way yet.

Well I’ll be happy to admit I’m wrong if that was a fake but after seeing NRO’s actual fuckup which I think was more inept than this, it’s easy to see why I fell for it.

60 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:40:22pm

re: #55 HappyWarrior

I can’t hate the Cowboys like I used to. Something about a team that has one playoff win in fifteen years just doesn’t bother me and I really don’t find their players incredibly unlikable either. Not that I will be upset though to see them leave though.

It ‘snot so much the team, but the fans. At least the fans who live anywhere but Dallas. They just fall in love with the pretty star and the pretty boy quarterback and chirp endlessly if they win a game. If the Boys lose, these cockroaches can’t be found. Still and all, I have no desire to see a resurgence of America’s Team.
Here in Philadelphia, the really surprising thing has been the death of the Celtics hatred. In the 70s and 80s, it probably surpassed even Cowboy hate. But with the demise of both franchises, I think it’s gone forever.

61 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:41:10pm

So the last time the Bengals won a playoff game. my brother (father of my niece) was younger than she is now.

62 klystron  Jan 4, 2015 3:41:18pm

re: #59 HappyWarrior

Well I’ll be happy to admit I’m wrong if that was a fake but after seeing NRO’s actual fuckup which I think was more inept than this, it’s easy to see why I fell for it.

I certainly can agree that the environment was right for that one to easily be taken seriously.

Looking at the image it’s a photoshop, pretty sure. In my non-expert opinion.

63 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:42:21pm

BTW the most hated broadcast team in Philadelphia: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman, They do seem awfully excited by the big play, and disappointed by the penalty.

64 Lidane  Jan 4, 2015 3:42:39pm
65 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:43:30pm

re: #60 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

It ‘snot so much the team, but the fans. At least the fans who live anywhere but Dallas. They just fall in love with the pretty star and the pretty boy quarterback and chirp endlessly if they win a game. If the Boys lose, these cockroaches can’t be found. Still and all, I have no desire to see a resurgence of America’s Team.
Here in Philadelphia, the really surprising thing has been the death of the Celtics hatred. In the 70s and 80s, it probably surpassed even Cowboy hate. But with the demise of both franchises, I think it’s gone forever.

Oh believe me I understand the hatred of the fans. I live in the Washington metro area and I came of age during the 90’s so it was easy to see how people would hate the arrogance of the fans. But it’s just gotten to the point where they’ve become so mediocre since the triplets retired. But yeah not too many people hate the Celtics anymore. For me growing up in the 90’s, I probably disliked the Bulls the most although of course respected the amazing talent that MJ had.

66 Lidane  Jan 4, 2015 3:44:57pm

re: #55 HappyWarrior

I can’t hate the Cowboys like I used to. Something about a team that has one playoff win in fifteen years just doesn’t bother me and I really don’t find their players incredibly unlikable either. Not that I will be upset though to see them leave though.

I could give a shit about the Cowboys as a team. I just can’t root for them. Haven’t been able to root for them ever since Jerry Jones bought the team. I refuse to give Jerry any of my money if I can help it.

67 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:45:37pm

re: #64 Lidane

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Yes, the Pope is in favor of “population control”. The same pope that is head of an organization that is very much opposed to birth control. Seriously FNC just admit that at this point in time you’re no different than Pravda when it comes to sheer hackery.

68 lawhawk  Jan 4, 2015 3:46:24pm

re: #59 HappyWarrior

Yup. Same with confusing Laurence Fishburn and Morgan Freeman.

Seeing that the source was a satire site. I pulled that retweet.

69 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:46:46pm

re: #66 Lidane

I could give a shit about the Cowboys as a team. I just can’t root for them. Haven’t been able to root for them ever since Jerry Jones bought the team. I refuse to give Jerry any of my money if I can help it.

Oh, I’d never be able to root for them. I’m a Pittsburgh fan after all but I just see my Washington fan friends get so excited about the Cowboys futility and I just think “All that passionate hatred over a team that really hasn’t done much since the mid 90’s.”

70 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:46:57pm

I know a guy who moved from NE Philadelphia to Trenton and became a Giants fan. Used to be my brother.

71 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:47:22pm

re: #68 lawhawk

Yup. Same with confusing Laurence Fishburn and Morgan Freeman.

Seeing that the source was a satire site. I pulled that retweet.

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Well my mistake then.

72 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:47:52pm

re: #70 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

I know a guy who moved from NE Philadelphia to Trenton and became a Giants fan. Used to be my brother.

I thought Trenton would be Eagles turf.

73 b.d.  Jan 4, 2015 3:48:20pm

re: #64 Lidane

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So the Catholic Church is all about population control now?

74 klystron  Jan 4, 2015 3:48:21pm

Easiest way to hate baseball: grow up in Yankees’ territory.

75 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:48:33pm

re: #69 HappyWarrior

Oh, I’d never be able to root for them. I’m a Pittsburgh fan after all but I just see my Washington fan friends get so excited about the Cowboys futility and I just think “All that passionate hatred over a team that really hasn’t done much since the mid 90’s.”

Just want to make sure it stays that way. Admittedly, this is all the Eagles’ fault. This shit wouldn’t have happened if Andy Reid were here.

76 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:48:56pm

re: #72 HappyWarrior

I thought Trenton would be Eagles turf.

Sort of no man’s land.

77 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:49:55pm

re: #76 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

Sort of no man’s land.

Ah okay. I admit. I don’t know NJ geography that well to know how it would go

78 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:51:17pm

re: #77 HappyWarrior

No sweat. I think he wanted out anyway. I bet he would have changed anyway even if he just moved north of Cottman avenue.

79 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:51:49pm

re: #74 klystron

Easiest way to hate baseball: grow up in Yankees’ territory.

Heh, I just try to imagine what being a Yankees fan must be like. To many of them, a pennant winning season is disappointing if the WS isn’t won. Being a fan of a team that has not won a pennant in my life, it makes me wonder are they fucking nuts. Of course, I’m also a fan of a team that wins often in football but my experiences in baseball are exactly why I’m more grounded in baseball.That and knowing sports economics.

80 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 3:52:29pm

re: #78 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

No sweat. I think he wanted out anyway. I bet he would have changed anyway even if he just moved north of Cottman avenue.

Some people just have that personality. Knew a guy in school. Yanks in baseball, Boys in the NFL, and Duke in college hoops.

81 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 3:53:55pm

re: #24 klystron

I’ll happily trade any Lizard getting cold.

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V and I are there.

82 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:55:01pm

Any knucklehead can root for the good teams. I respect the guys wearing the Eagle stuff when they’re 4-12.
The announcers in this game are getting excited, aren’t they?

83 Lidane  Jan 4, 2015 3:55:33pm

re: #74 klystron

Easiest way to hate baseball: grow up in Yankees’ territory.

Or grow up in Houston.

I moved to Houston back in 1981. Left it in 1998. The fact that I even enjoy watching football these days is a fucking miracle. They had some of the most fairweather, bandwagon jumping fans for all their sports teams. When the teams were wining, everybody was a fan. When they started to lose, or if they’d choke in a playoff game (O HAI Houston Oilers!) then people would be threatening to burn the stadiums down. It was awful.

84 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:57:06pm

I was at the Eagle playoof game against the Saints last year. They lost on a last second field goal. I can’t help but wonder if the big screen operator should save a video collage of field goal follies with funny music and sound effects to play during the time out before the kick.

85 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 3:57:37pm

re: #46 Charles Johnson

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Can we use CSS like that in our comments?

86 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 3:57:54pm

re: #83 Lidane

Or grow up in Houston.

I moved to Houston back in 1981. Left it in 1998. The fact that I even enjoy watching football these days is a fucking miracle. They had some of the most fairweather, bandwagon jumping fans for all their sports teams. When the teams were wining, everybody was a fan. When they started to lose, or if they’d choke in a playoff game (O HAI Houston Oilers!) then people would be threatening to burn the stadiums down. It was awful.

I have no problem with that. They should burn the fucking stadium down if they lose.

87 William Barnett-Lewis  Jan 4, 2015 3:58:09pm

re: #74 klystron

Easiest way to hate baseball: grow up. in Yankees’ territory.

FTFY.

88 Amory Blaine  Jan 4, 2015 4:02:18pm

Spin the Wheel!!

89 GlutenFreeJesus  Jan 4, 2015 4:02:53pm

re: #10 Feline Fearless Leader

Or a few less. But I guess that’s a glass half full/empty kinda thing.

90 Feline Fearless Leader  Jan 4, 2015 4:08:50pm

re: #89 GlutenFreeJesus

Or a few less. But I guess that’s a glass half full/empty kinda thing.

I figure that if he had three he could go to the bathroom.

91 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 4:09:25pm

re: #89 GlutenFreeJesus

Or a few less. But I guess that’s a glass half full/empty kinda thing.

There is no such thing as a half empty or half full glass. There is such a thing as a glass that is too big.

92 SteveMcGaziBolaGate  Jan 4, 2015 4:12:57pm

This is why sports fans should hate the Cowboys,

93 Jenner7  Jan 4, 2015 4:15:52pm

I knew the Steelers would lose, they’ve always had trouble with the Ravens.

Some Cowboy’s fan in the bar last night heckled Steelers fan. For that alone, I hope they lose.

94 Wendell Zurkowitz (slave to the waffle light)  Jan 4, 2015 4:21:03pm

re: #74 klystron

Easiest way to hate baseball: grow up in Yankees’ territory.

Or the Cubs…

95 Amory Blaine  Jan 4, 2015 4:21:32pm

Coconut-Audio

Audiophile quality

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If you were previously annoyed by the harsh and edgy sound of computer transports, the MEGA SATA will solve the problem.
MEGA SATA is very heavy and must be resting on the bottom of the computer case together with the harddrive, preferably an SSD harddrive.

96 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 4, 2015 4:25:32pm

Jesus Fucking Christ. Somebody in Detroit who thinks dealerships do not hire @UAW people. This person deserves to go bankrupt.

97 Bubblehead II  Jan 4, 2015 4:26:47pm

re: #95 Amory Blaine

Looks like something the local bomb squad would frown upon if they came across it.

98 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 4, 2015 4:27:07pm
99 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 4, 2015 4:27:32pm

Ima mute this moron now.

100 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 4, 2015 4:27:53pm

How can somebody be that stupid

101 Mattand  Jan 4, 2015 4:31:53pm

re: #60 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

Here in Philadelphia, the really surprising thing has been the death of the Celtics hatred. In the 70s and 80s, it probably surpassed even Cowboy hate. But with the demise of both franchises, I think it’s gone forever.

I was thinking about that the other day. A Sixers/Celts matchup used to be a huge deal, even on a national level.

102 PhillyPretzel  Jan 4, 2015 4:33:01pm

re: #100 The Vicious Babushka

Some people believe their own BS.

103 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 4:33:37pm
104 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 4:34:35pm

re: #102 PhillyPretzel

Some people believe their own BS.

They like the smell.

105 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 4, 2015 4:34:55pm

re: #95 Amory Blaine

I haven’t been a best-of-the-best audiophile for decades, but their gear looks very much like New Age healing crystals.

106 Mattand  Jan 4, 2015 4:36:58pm

re: #72 HappyWarrior

I thought Trenton would be Eagles turf.

re: #76 SteveMcGaziBolaGate

Sort of no man’s land.

Coming in late, obviously. Central Jersey, at least as I recognize it, is sort of the area north of Trenton and south of New Brunswick (home of Rutgers). Sort of sports No Man’s Land where Philly and NYC have equal sway.

107 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 4:37:25pm

re: #95 Amory Blaine

Coconut-Audio

Image: Audiophile quality

Snake oil.

108 Mattand  Jan 4, 2015 4:42:35pm

re: #106 Mattand

Great, now I’m subconsciously plagiarizing other posts. I give up.

109 A Cranky One  Jan 4, 2015 4:45:58pm

re: #105 Higgs Boson’s Mate

I left the high-end audio world when snake-oil like $10,000 cables started to get popular. Having designed a lot of speakers and amplifiers, I was appalled at the idea of connecting up “magic” cables to speakers/amps where the internal wiring was, well, not “magic”.

It still annoys me to see the ridiculous prices for a lot of the cables and speaker wire today. And don’t even get me started on “magic” power cables…

110 Mattand  Jan 4, 2015 4:47:32pm

On behalf of New Jersey, I’d like to apologize for the nation having to watch our governor jumping up and down like a 10 year old in Dallas.

111 PhillyPretzel  Jan 4, 2015 4:49:42pm

re: #110 Mattand

It is okay. Ed “Fast Eddie” Rendell has done quite a bit to embarrass Philly.

113 PhillyPretzel  Jan 4, 2015 4:50:41pm

re: #112 The Vicious Babushka

Yum. They look great.

114 Targetpractice  Jan 4, 2015 4:53:47pm

re: #109 A Cranky One

I left the high-end audio world when snake-oil like $10,000 cables started to get popular. Having designed a lot of speakers and amplifiers, I was appalled at the idea of connecting up “magic” cables to speakers/amps where the internal wiring was, well, not “magic”.

It still annoys me to see the ridiculous prices for a lot of the cables and speaker wire today. And don’t even get me started on “magic” power cables…

Reminds me of all the boasts when we got our LCD TV about how we definitely needed gold-plated HDMI cables for the best possible performance. The reality being that there’s no real difference for most applications, it just helps the clerk’s bottom line to sell you a $2 set of cables for $50 because they look shiny.

115 Jenner7  Jan 4, 2015 4:54:40pm
116 Amory Blaine  Jan 4, 2015 4:57:19pm

re: #114 Targetpractice

AudioQuest Diamond $13,499.75 & FREE SHIPPING

Please purchase as an LGF associate.

117 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 4:59:13pm

Louie’s hairless dome always makes it easy to mask out the background in his pictures with Photoshop’s magnetic lasso or quick selection tool.

118 Targetpractice  Jan 4, 2015 5:00:04pm

re: #116 Amory Blaine

AudioQuest Diamond $13,499.75 & FREE SHIPPING

Please purchase as an LGF associate.

119 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 5:00:56pm

By the way, comments that contain images now work better in the comment Preview — the preview dialog is centered correctly now if the comment has images.

120 Feline Fearless Leader  Jan 4, 2015 5:02:02pm
Just add a line and create a travesty
121 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 5:03:38pm
122 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 4, 2015 5:07:36pm

re: #116 Amory Blaine

AudioQuest Diamond $13,499.75 & FREE SHIPPING

Please purchase as an LGF associate.

Because you want the 0s and 1s in your fucking digital signal to travel in total comfort.

123 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 4, 2015 5:09:08pm

re: #120 Feline Fearless Leader

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There is no smoking but there is always pie.

124 De Kolta Chair  Jan 4, 2015 5:13:50pm
125 Pawn of the Oppressor  Jan 4, 2015 5:17:14pm

re: #20 Lidane

My FB feed is filled with Cowboys fans in various stages of outrage.

Ah geez… I know what I’m going to be hearing about all day at work for the next week. Did they suck again?

126 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 5:17:49pm
127 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 5:19:21pm

re: #125 Pawn of the Oppressor

Ah geez… I know what I’m going to be hearing about all day at work for the next week. Did they suck again?

No, you’re in for something far worse than Cowboys fans after a loss. Cowboy fans after a victory. I don’t see them making it past GB but any given Sunday as they say. I think the SB will be Seattle and NE with Seattle hopefully repeating- can’t stand NE even though the only time I like a repeat is when it’s my own team doing it. Hoping Indy can upset Denver next week and then beat NE or Baltimore since I do like the Luck kid.

128 HappyWarrior  Jan 4, 2015 5:19:52pm

re: #126 Charles Johnson

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“You are getting very wingnutty. Verrrrrrrrrrrrry wingnutty.”

129 A Cranky One  Jan 4, 2015 5:21:11pm

re: #126 Charles Johnson

VB’s post made me hungry. Now I seem to have lost my appetite ;(

130 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 5:24:15pm

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131 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 5:26:59pm

re: #118 Targetpractice

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
May cause slight problems
By AndrewCJ on October 16, 2014
I decided to pull the trigger and purchase this cable because my Samsung 85 inch 4k HD 3D TV ($40,000 if you are curious, fantastic TV, only had to re-finance my house 4 times and sell a kidne. I only need one so why not right?) just wasn’t getting the best with its supplied cable.
When the product arrived, which it did so in a timely manner (2 days 4 hours 26 minutes 41 seconds) I was surprised at how superb the packaging was. When I released it from its restraints I gently plugged the cable into the required ports.
This is where I was amazed. The picture looked better than it had before which was already fantastic. Now I could literally touch the characters and feel their pain and happiness in movies (this became a problem in several war movies as my wife took 3 rounds to the chest and in the arm, don’t worry she is in ICU being patched up). The audio sounded like that of a cascading waterfall while an ocestral symphany played Beethoven’s 7th. I shed tears just thinking about it.
Now the reason I am giving it an average 3 stars is because of one major issue that may be ,to others, a deal breaker. After 2 weeks of enjoyment the Samsung TV I mentioned earlier and my blue ray player both absorbed the power of this cable to the extent they transformed into fighting robots and have destroyed my beloved house. I am now living in my parents house and lost all my possessions.

132 Areopagitica  Jan 4, 2015 5:28:45pm

Asparagi!!! The Asparagi are coming!!! Save yourselves.

C’mon house GOP, make this putz speaker, I dare ya.

133 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 5:30:40pm

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134 A Cranky One  Jan 4, 2015 5:33:22pm

Oh no, b_sharp rolled his car!

135 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 5:34:58pm

Don’t cast spin spells on my asparagus.

136 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 5:37:30pm

re: #134 A Cranky One

Oh no, b_sharp rolled his car!

That’s OK. I got better.

137 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 5:37:31pm
138 Snarknado!  Jan 4, 2015 5:37:34pm

re: #116 Amory Blaine

AudioQuest Diamond $13,499.75 & FREE SHIPPING

Please purchase as an LGF associate.

And for once you’ll enjoy reading the comments (reviews).

139 ObserverArt  Jan 4, 2015 5:37:51pm

So, I was checking out this Gohmert speaker stuff. I was wondering what some of the LGFers that know speakers think of this speaker system?

Gohmert House Speakers - Model 2015 System

I understand that with a little static they can be quite noisy, and their response is a little too conservative on the low end.

140 Snarknado!  Jan 4, 2015 5:38:05pm

re: #131 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

Keep going…

141 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 5:38:26pm

Greetings everyone, and Happy 2015! So I spent the last five days basically without any real internet access, and barely 1-2 bars of cell phone reception. I can’t say how nice it is to return to GOHMERT!//

Basically, the ski lease we got this year didn’t have internet - AT&T won’t service the address (or any house on this specific street because it’s in an Avalanche Path and all cables are already buried under ground), the local cable-TV provider has cable TV available, but no internet (What the fucking fuck?), and the local Internet Provider (X-Wire - a wireless broadcast that requires every house to have a repeater installed on its roof) also says “No-go.” - That left me with one basic option - HughesNet - and I had their installer out on Friday to get me hooked up ($350 up front for the dish plus 2 year contract at $50/mo for 5GB/month filtered bandwidth). But alas, we had trees in our view of the 38 degree aspect to the south, which meant we spent most of Friday and part of Saturday before I told the guy to take his dish and leave…but I tipped him $60 for trying (I’m such a softie).

So, that leaves me with finding a decent mobile-signal booster to get us through the winter and also accepting that I won’t be able to work remotely or do anything that requires multi-media. - Suffice it to say this will be a one-season lease. Anyhoo - I’m back and I’m glad to see the internet hasn’t changed much. And Fuck. :)

142 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 5:39:11pm

re: #139 ObserverArt

So, I was checking out this Gohmert speaker stuff. I was wondering what some of the LGFers that know speakers think of this speaker system?

Image: Gohmert House Speakers - Model 2015 SystemI understand that with a little static they can be quite noisy, and their response is a little too conservative on the low end.

I think we should get rid of the left side and just have a right side. Who cares what comes out of the left side?

143 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 5:40:58pm

re: #142 Charles Johnson

I think we should get rid of the left side and just have a right side. Who cares what comes out of the left side?


Gohmert House Speakers - They Come in MONOTONE!

144 BeachDem  Jan 4, 2015 5:43:29pm

OK—The spinning Gohmerts are making me nauseous and making my computer sound like a jet engine. Any way to freeze them like the wonder Klys showed us how to with vines?

145 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 5:45:25pm

re: #144 BeachDem

OK—The spinning Gohmerts are making me nauseous and making my computer sound like a jet engine. Any way to freeze them like the wonder Klys showed us how to with vines?

Reload the page and they’ll stop spinning.

146 BeachDem  Jan 4, 2015 5:47:29pm

re: #145 Charles Johnson

Reload the page and they’ll stop spinning.

Thank you, thank you. Why do the simplest things so often escape me?

147 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 5:48:16pm

I recall a few times I drank too much when it would have been nice to be able to reload the page and stop the spinning.

148 BeachDem  Jan 4, 2015 5:50:09pm

re: #147 Charles Johnson

I recall a few times I drank too much when it would have been nice to be able to reload the page and stop the spinning.

Maybe you’re onto something here, Charles. I’m going to go subscribe to provide some funding that will aid in your pursuit of a cure for drunk spinning!

149 De Kolta Chair  Jan 4, 2015 5:50:22pm
150 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 5:51:46pm

re: #148 BeachDem

I learned a while back that the best way to cure it is to refrain from getting that drunk.

151 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 4, 2015 5:52:30pm
152 BeachDem  Jan 4, 2015 5:53:03pm

re: #150 Charles Johnson

I learned a while back that the best way to cure it is to refrain from getting that drunk.

Well that’s no fun. Help—I don’t have/don’t want Paypal. Did you say we could do it on the donate page instead?

153 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 5:53:25pm
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154 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 5:54:19pm

The very fact that there are people like Gohmert! who were elected to Congress in the first place, much less able to run for Speaker, shows you how far this country has fallen in literacy and good sense.

155 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 5:55:08pm

re: #150 Charles Johnson

I learned a while back that the best way to cure it is to refrain from getting that drunk.

Same thing I learned several decades ago.

156 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 5:55:47pm

re: #153 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

Excellent way to post those nasty CSS animations - in a spoiler. That’s one reason the spoiler tag exists.

157 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 5:56:21pm

re: #153 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

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How did you film the inside of my brain?

158 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 6:02:40pm

Photo from space…

159 A Cranky One  Jan 4, 2015 6:03:02pm

re: #135 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

Don’t cast spin spells on my asparagus.

I learned my lesson. Turned a previous speaker into a Newt, but he didn’t get better.

160 Timothy Watson  Jan 4, 2015 6:03:07pm

re: #139 ObserverArt

So, I was checking out this Gohmert speaker stuff. I was wondering what some of the LGFers that know speakers think of this speaker system?

Image: Gohmert House Speakers - Model 2015 SystemI understand that with a little static they can be quite noisy, and their response is a little too conservative on the low end.

Is that what you call a Gohmert Stack (as opposed to a Marshall Stack)?

161 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:03:41pm

hahahahahahahahaaaa

162 jaunte  Jan 4, 2015 6:04:11pm

re: #161 Backwoods_Sleuth

“You’ll be paid in exposure.”

163 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 6:05:41pm
164 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 6:05:47pm

re: #152 BeachDem

PayPal is still the best way to do it for now, but I am looking into alternatives.

Personal note: I know that more than a few LGF readers have had serious problems with PayPal, but my own experience using them as a payment service has been very good for the most part. I wish they’d update the docs for their IPN API, but they’ve been great about handling any issues that arise.

165 #FergusonFireside  Jan 4, 2015 6:05:52pm

Watching Life Itself, the Roger Ebert story. Thank goodness it came on early (not at 9 like I thought)

Roger Ebert was an exceptional soul.

166 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 6:07:10pm

re: #161 Backwoods_Sleuth

hahahahahahahahaaaa

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So the “Save as web page” feature in Microsoft Office isn’t enough for him?

167 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 6:08:10pm

Wow, talk about touchy…

This Is The Generic Anti-Racism Sign That Outraged Pittsburgh’s Police Union

thinkprogress.org

168 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:09:59pm

re: #162 jaunte

“You’ll be paid in exposure.”

I like the hiring interns part…how desperate would someone have to be to intern for him?
Somehow, I don’t think “mentored by UpChuck” is much of a resume builder.

169 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 6:10:44pm

re: #38 PhillyPretzel

OT For those who are interested in Downton Abbey, Amazon has a wonderful selection of collectibles. amazon.com

Personally, I’d want one of those fine automobiles they drive/ride in.

170 ObserverArt  Jan 4, 2015 6:11:07pm

re: #160 Timothy Watson

Is that what you call a Gohmert Stack (as opposed to a Marshall Stack)?

A Marshall stack would be guitar speaker cabinets.

This is the Gohmert public address system. I think they are used at all those huge TeaParty rallies. They are loud enough to cover crowds up to 250 people.

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171 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 6:11:42pm

re: #168 Backwoods_Sleuth

I like the hiring interns part…how desperate would someone have to be to intern for him?
Somehow, I don’t think “mentored by UpChuck” is much of a resume builder.

Upchuck will be just be breeding more racist ass-wipes in his image.

172 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:13:31pm

heh…another example that his “glory days” were when he was in high school:

173 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 6:17:41pm

re: #161 Backwoods_Sleuth

Good luck, suckers!

I’d post something like that in my parody site/Twitter, but I’m afraid some yokels would take it as literal

174 #FergusonFireside  Jan 4, 2015 6:19:43pm

I’m not watching Downton, but PBS just retweeted this. Heh

175 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 6:21:27pm
176 A Cranky One  Jan 4, 2015 6:22:11pm

re: #175 Charles Johnson

After he has dinner…

177 retired cynic  Jan 4, 2015 6:22:49pm

re: #175 Charles Johnson

Well, whoop-de-doo!

178 Sionainn  Jan 4, 2015 6:25:23pm

re: #161 Backwoods_Sleuth

hahahahahahahahaaaa

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So, you’re going to apply, right?

179 ObserverArt  Jan 4, 2015 6:26:09pm

So, will King go TeaParty and Gohmert!? I’m thinking he does. Full wacko.

180 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 6:26:36pm

I wonder if John Boehner is totally stressed out, chain-smoking, unable to sleep, or is he “whatever dudes, I got mine. See ya.”

181 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:32:26pm

re: #178 Sionainn

heh….

182 SteelPH  Jan 4, 2015 6:33:11pm

re: #180 Charles Johnson

I wonder if John Boehner is totally stressed out, chain-smoking, unable to sleep, or is he “whatever dudes, I got mine. See ya.”

Yes.

183 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 4, 2015 6:35:07pm

re: #161 Backwoods_Sleuth

I want rustlers, cut-throats,
murderers, bounty hunters…
desperadoes, mugs, pugs, thugs,
nitwits, half-wits, dimwits…
vipers, snipers, con men,
Indian agents, Mexican bandits…
muggers, buggerers,
bushwhackers, hornswagglers…
horse thieves, bull dykes, train
robbers, bank robbers, ass kickers…
shit kickers and Methodists!

184 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:35:17pm

re: #180 Charles Johnson

I wonder if John Boehner is totally stressed out, chain-smoking, unable to sleep, or is he “whatever dudes, I got mine. See ya.”

Boehner has been happily drunk since November 17, 2010.

185 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:37:09pm

This should work out well:

186 Sionainn  Jan 4, 2015 6:37:13pm

re: #181 Backwoods_Sleuth

heh….

You have credentials and you could report back to us how much he’s paying, etc. LOL.

187 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 6:37:18pm

re: #180 Charles Johnson

I wonder if John Boehner is totally stressed out, chain-smoking, unable to sleep, or is he “whatever dudes, I got mine. See ya.”

OrangeMan is crying, as usual.

188 BigPapa  Jan 4, 2015 6:37:49pm

re: #139 ObserverArt

Is that the new Wingnut ATMOS Surround with Ideological Immersion?

189 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:37:53pm

re: #186 Sionainn

You have credentials and you could report back to us how much he’s paying, etc. LOL.

Just checked my supply of Scotch…not enough there.

190 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 6:39:04pm

re: #187 Justanotherhuman

OrangeMan is crying, as usual.

Maybe he’s laughing.

It is Gohmert after all.

191 Sionainn  Jan 4, 2015 6:39:53pm

re: #190 b_sharp

Maybe he’s laughing.

It is Gohmert after all.

Does Boehner laugh? He usually looks constipated.

192 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:40:16pm

LOL!

193 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 4, 2015 6:42:25pm

re: #185 Backwoods_Sleuth

This should work out well:

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I would like to open a gotnews.com Australia division at some point.

And I would like one of these:

I wonder which of us will get our wish first.

194 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 6:45:26pm

re: #185 Backwoods_Sleuth

This should work out well:

Haha. Check the t.co link: 6ZmImXdiOt
I can see the word IdiOt in it.

195 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 6:46:01pm

re: #193 Higgs Boson’s Mate

And I would like one of these:

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I wonder which of us will get our wish first.

Caddy?

196 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:47:35pm

re: #165 #FergusonFireside

Watching Life Itself, the Roger Ebert story. Thank goodness it came on early (not at 9 like I thought)

Roger Ebert was an exceptional soul.

197 TedStriker  Jan 4, 2015 6:47:48pm

re: #83 Lidane

Or grow up in Houston.

I moved to Houston back in 1981. Left it in 1998. The fact that I even enjoy watching football these days is a fucking miracle. They had some of the most fairweather, bandwagon jumping fans for all their sports teams. When the teams were wining, everybody was a fan. When they started to lose, or if they’d choke in a playoff game (O HAI Houston Oilers!) then people would be threatening to burn the stadiums down. It was awful.

Speaking of the Oilers’ legacy, their 70s & 80s propensity to completely blow a season and end it in the cellar finally came to roost here in Nashville.

The only solace we have as Titans fans this season is that we get the 2nd draft pick for this year’s draft; of course, that’s only good if Webster, Whisenhunt, and the rest of the front office and the Adams family doesn’t fucking completely blow that (and the rest of our draft picks) too.

198 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:50:22pm

He’s “paying for information”…

199 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 6:50:51pm

re: #193 Higgs Boson’s Mate

And I would like one of these:

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I wonder which of us will get our wish first.

‘49 Cadillac? Yikes! I’m old enough to remember some of those old cars. I remember my dad’s early ’50s Nash Rambler—white and blue. Like this one: Image: 1952_Nash_rambler_country_club-jun23.jpg

200 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 4, 2015 6:51:15pm

re: #195 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

Caddy?

Correct. 1949. Full size fastbacks are a weakness of mine.

201 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 6:53:32pm

re: #200 Higgs Boson’s Mate

Correct. 1949. Full size fastbacks are a weakness of mine.

How about a Pontiac with a visor? : )

hooniverse.com

202 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 6:54:21pm

re: #200 Higgs Boson’s Mate

Correct. 1949. Full size fastbacks are a weakness of mine.

My dad had a ‘51 Hudson Hornet, which I drove when I was in high school in the ’70s. Before the ‘51, he had a ‘41 Hudson something and a ‘49 Hudson Commodore.

I miss that old beast. Victim of a garage fire.

203 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:56:28pm

re: #202 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

I still have this beast:

1947 Chevy Fleetmaster
204 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 6:57:22pm

re: #203 Backwoods_Sleuth

I still have this beast:

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Who is it standing beside the car?

205 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 6:58:00pm

re: #204 b_sharp

Who is it standing beside the car?

Might be me, back in the olden days when I was hawt…

206 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 6:58:01pm

Jay Leno has a car similar to what we had, but in much better shape.

Ours was never this clean, but the color is right
207 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 6:59:59pm

re: #206 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

3800 pounds, but handled like a dream. It could get up to 80 without your noticing if your foot got a little too heavy.

208 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 7:00:40pm
209 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 7:00:53pm

re: #203 Backwoods_Sleuth

I still have this beast:

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That buggy still run?

210 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 7:01:08pm

re: #209 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

That buggy still run?

yeppers!

211 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 7:01:42pm

re: #205 Backwoods_Sleuth

Might be me, back in the olden days when I was hawt…

So you’re not hawt now?

Come on, that’s likely not true.

212 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 7:02:29pm

re: #211 b_sharp

So you’re not hawt now?

Come on, that’s likely not true.

You’re so sweet!

213 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 7:02:33pm

re: #208 Backwoods_Sleuth

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They were hot in the NASCAR circuit back in the ’50s. Twin-H was twin carbs on an inline-6. The racers used a performance cam and head, too, IIRC.

214 3eff Jeff  Jan 4, 2015 7:04:00pm

re: #186 Sionainn

You have credentials and you could report back to us how much he’s paying, etc. LOL.

I’m curious about what he means by “programmers”. How and how much he’s going to pay them, too. Engineering organizations are expensive. If he doesn’t have a couple million in funding, he’s not going to be designing his own news site. I suspect he’s hoping to spend a couple thousand on a WP independent contractor. I also suspect he has no idea what makes this comic funny: xkcd.com Which should make anyone who signs up as his code monkey utterly miserable.

215 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 7:06:27pm

re: #213 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

They were hot in the NASCAR circuit back in the ’50s. Twin-H was twin carbs on an inline-6.

chromjuwelen.com

216 b.d.  Jan 4, 2015 7:07:07pm

re: #214 3eff Jeff

I’m curious about what he means by “programmers”. How and how much he’s going to pay them, too. Engineering organizations are expensive. If he doesn’t have a couple million in funding, he’s not going to be designing his own news site. I suspect he’s hoping to spend a couple thousand on a WP independent contractor. I also suspect he has no idea what makes this comic funny: xkcd.com Which should make anyone who signs up as his code monkey utterly miserable.

Programmers. Cults have programmers.

Maybe he is going to turn GoatNews into some type of cult that worships the spitting angry Furby?

217 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 7:09:58pm

re: #214 3eff Jeff

I’m also curious about what he means by “programmers”. Also, how and how much he’s going to pay them. Engineering organizations are expensive. If he doesn’t have a couple million in funding, he’s not going to be designing his own news site. I suspect he’s hoping to spend a couple thousand on a WP independent contractor. I also suspect he has no idea what makes this comic funny: xkcd.com Which should make anyone who signs up as his code monkey utterly miserable.

I’ve poked into his WP source code some. The theme costs about $100, and he’s bought a couple of plugins for small change. His default category seems to be FRAUD, because nearly every story falls in that category, whether it’s fraud or not. I also suspect his version is not up to date, as some of those plugins say they are not compatible with WP4.1, which is what I run.

Given his MO, what he needs is a good editor and legal team. Programmers, not so much.

218 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 7:10:55pm

re: #215 Backwoods_Sleuth

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chromjuwelen.com

That’s the man! I know him only by reputation.

219 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 4, 2015 7:11:06pm

re: #203 Backwoods_Sleuth

I still have this beast:

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Have you replaced the kingpins and the kingpin bushings yet? Fun job.

220 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 7:11:54pm

re: #215 Backwoods_Sleuth

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chromjuwelen.com

You haven’t lived until you’ve had to manually adjust the linkage on a 1964 Chevy II…

Shittiest car I ever had, bought 2nd hand in desperate times. Think I drove it about 3 mos, then ditched it. : )

221 ObserverArt  Jan 4, 2015 7:11:55pm

re: #201 Justanotherhuman

How about a Pontiac with a visor? : )

hooniverse.com

A former classmate in art school had a ‘54 Pontiac Chiefton and it had the visor. It also had the straight flathead 8 cylinder, big ass steering wheel with a suicide knob and enough room to pack a crapload of students to head off to the bars, parks, concerts, road trips, etc.

222 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 7:12:50pm

re: #219 Higgs Boson’s Mate

Have you replaced the kingpins and the kingpin bushings yet? Fun job.

My dad did on his Hornet. His vocabulary was much richer than I had imagined.

223 Feline Fearless Leader  Jan 4, 2015 7:15:02pm

re: #222 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

My dad did on his Hornet. His vocabulary was much richer than I had imagined.

Kingpin

I think I understand why those cars were so large now.
// ;)

224 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 7:17:44pm

re: #219 Higgs Boson’s Mate

Have you replaced the kingpins and the kingpin bushings yet? Fun job.

That would be MrBWS’s job.
:D

225 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 7:18:21pm

re: #218 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

That’s the man! I know him only by reputation.

Yep, Marshall Teague. A legend.

226 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 7:23:57pm

re: #221 ObserverArt

A former classmate in art school had a ‘54 Pontiac Chiefton and it had the visor. It also had the straight flathead 8 cylinder, big ass steering wheel with a suicide knob and enough room to pack a crapload of students to head off to the bars, parks, concerts, road trips, etc.

I had a ‘57 Chevy with a 350HP 283.

227 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 7:24:28pm

NYPD Officer Turns Himself In After Attack on Transit Worker (Video)

nbcnewyork.com

“The 28-year-old transit worker told investigators that she was attacked at about 2:30 a.m. Dec. 23 by a man on the D train platform at the East Tremont Station. The man grabbed her from behind and pushed her to the floor, where he choked her before fleeing.”

Yeah, NY’s “Finest”.

228 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 4, 2015 7:25:18pm

re: #183 Higgs Boson’s Mate

I want rustlers, cut-throats,
murderers, bounty hunters…
desperadoes, mugs, pugs, thugs,
nitwits, half-wits, dimwits…
vipers, snipers, con men,
Indian agents, Mexican bandits…
muggers, buggerers,
bushwhackers, hornswagglers…
horse thieves, bull dykes, train
robbers, bank robbers, ass kickers…
shit kickers and Methodists!

Maybe not Methodists

229 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 7:26:16pm

No officers injured in shooting near Mission District, San Francisco, station, police chief says; officers to be placed on 10-day leave - @KatieABC7
end of alert

17m
San Francisco Police chief says suspect was hit 3 times in officer-involved shooting near Mission District police station, taken to hospital in unknown condition - @KatieABC7
end of alert

230 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 7:30:16pm

re: #226 b_sharp

I had a ‘57 Chevy with a 350HP 283.

I also had this:

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231 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 4, 2015 7:30:46pm

I have to go to sleep now because, work tomorrow.

Happy to have a jrrb.

232 Gus  Jan 4, 2015 7:32:05pm

Former NYPD guy.

233 #FergusonFireside  Jan 4, 2015 7:33:23pm

Talking about 1930-40 cars? I think of Stephen King’s Low Men in Yellow Coats short story.

The low men.

jamierubin.net

234 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 7:34:56pm

re: #232 Gus

Former NYPD guy.

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235 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 7:36:01pm

More: Police say white male suspect pulled BB gun on officers before officer-involved shooting in San Francisco’s Mission District - @kristenvbrown
end of alert

236 #FergusonFireside  Jan 4, 2015 7:39:22pm

re: #231 The Vicious Babushka

I have to go to sleep now because, work tomorrow.

Happy to have a jrrb.

I go back to the regular jrrb tomorrow too. Grind anew!

237 Gus  Jan 4, 2015 7:40:36pm

re: #234 Backwoods_Sleuth

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What a piece of shit. I ain’t scared of that loser.

238 The War TARDIS  Jan 4, 2015 7:41:29pm

re: #227 Justanotherhuman

I think the FDNY deserves that honor.

239 Justanotherhuman  Jan 4, 2015 7:42:51pm

Keep calm, etc.

Later, Lizards. : )

240 Gus  Jan 4, 2015 7:45:22pm

And he’s from Florida.

241 Charles Johnson  Jan 4, 2015 7:46:51pm

re: #232 Gus

Wow. What a freak. Chuck is surrounding himself with some real winners.

242 BigPapa  Jan 4, 2015 7:47:02pm

These patriots sure are askerd of people ‘storming’ restaurants. They might get loud and swing their annoying signs around and generally wreak some serious uncomfortableness.

I have a right to defend myself from that. In a semi automatic fashion, lawfully, of course.

243 goddamnedfrank  Jan 4, 2015 7:47:33pm
244 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 4, 2015 7:49:11pm

Woodstove loaded, time for a few hours sleep.

laterz…

245 BigPapa  Jan 4, 2015 7:50:32pm

Don’t come at me in Ruth’s Chris bro

246 Eclectic Cyborg  Jan 4, 2015 7:58:02pm

I have a journalism degree…half tempted to contact Chuck and see what I get back.

247 Rightwingconspirator  Jan 4, 2015 7:58:36pm

re: #246 Eclectic Cyborg

I have a journalism degree…have tempted to contact Chuck and see what I get back.

Probably a rash.

248 Pawn of the Oppressor  Jan 4, 2015 7:59:50pm

“Storming restaurants is criminal trespass, as is harassing those within. Self defense is a right.”

What the ever loving fuck is he talking about?

Name me one fucking law that’s broken when somebody enters a restaurant. (If they’re asked to leave and stick around, that’s different)

I’d love to hear his attorney provide a defense for assaulting somebody by pulling a firearm over breakfast.

God what a dumbfuck… I carry a gun myself and these people make me ashamed

249 Mentis Fugit  Jan 4, 2015 8:01:46pm

re: #147 Charles Johnson

I recall a few times I drank too much when it would have been nice to be able to reload the page and stop the spinning.


GOATNEWS EGGSCLUSIVE MUST CREDIT CHUCK C JOHNSON
!!! BREAKING BREAKING BREAKING !!!
Charles Jazzy Ponytail Johnson admits to lifelong alcohol abuse issues.

250 jaunte  Jan 4, 2015 8:01:47pm
251 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 8:02:13pm

-30C without wind chill.

Thanks Obama.

252 retired cynic  Jan 4, 2015 8:03:25pm

re: #251 b_sharp

Oh. that’s beyond awful!

253 Pawn of the Oppressor  Jan 4, 2015 8:03:39pm

re: #237 Gus

What a piece of shit. I ain’t scared of that loser.

So much of conservative tough-guy shit boils down to “HUR HUR N*GGER HUNTING LICENSE HUR HUR”. Absolute support for shooting black people. Nothing more sophisticated than that, period.

254 #FergusonFireside  Jan 4, 2015 8:03:44pm

Watch the Roger Ebert Life Itself on CNN. Re-starting now.

Then go back and read his last blogs.

Incredible man, incredible writing left for us to re-read.

255 jaunte  Jan 4, 2015 8:06:53pm

re: #242 BigPapa

These patriots sure are askerd of people ‘storming’ restaurants.

‘Storming’

I hope no one gets hurt when they faint and fall to the floor.

256 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 8:11:11pm

Interesting, so even that psycho doesn’t support those cops.

257 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 8:15:44pm
258 BigPapa  Jan 4, 2015 8:18:38pm

re: #256 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

259 BigPapa  Jan 4, 2015 8:19:33pm

re: #257 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

Thanks Obama.

260 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 8:20:10pm
261 Gus  Jan 4, 2015 8:21:50pm

re: #259 BigPapa

Thanks Obama.

Why thanks Obama!

262 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 8:23:49pm

re: #257 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

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Oil prices that low are going to kill the economies of several Canadian provinces and US states. This is what the right wanted with their drill baby drill pressure.

Up here a few conservative governments are living the good life because they’ve convinced the voters their policies are the reason the economies boomed.

I hope people realize that it was the coincidence of high oil prices occurring right after elections that make it look like conservative policies are the cause of our good economy.

263 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 8:25:03pm

re: #262 b_sharp

Up here a few conservative governments are living the good life because they’ve convinced the voters their policies are the reason the economies boomed.

I hope people realize that it was the coincidence of high oil prices occurring right after elections that make it look like conservative policies are the cause of our good economy.

See: Russia.

264 The War TARDIS  Jan 4, 2015 8:25:44pm

re: #260 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

There is no amount of Russian Propaganda that will change the view of Russia’s I have gotten since their invasion of Crimea, and the Ethnic Cleansing of Crimean Tatars,

I want even more sanctions, and beginning to support the seccesionists in the various regions of Russia.

265 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 8:26:29pm
266 Jenner7  Jan 4, 2015 8:27:09pm
268 b_sharp  Jan 4, 2015 8:28:26pm

re: #263 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

See: Russia.

Sorry, unlike Sarah, I can’t see Russia from here.

269 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 8:29:48pm

re: #264 The War TARDIS

BTW, you don’t seem to have understood what those photo are supposed to mean in this context, but whatever ;)

270 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 8:31:21pm

re: #232 Gus

Former NYPD guy.

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What a dick.

272 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 8:35:49pm

re: #175 Charles Johnson

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Holy shit. Steve King got published in BREITBART!

273 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 8:36:55pm

re: #265 darthstar

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274 goddamnedfrank  Jan 4, 2015 8:48:45pm
275 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 4, 2015 8:50:36pm

re: #274 goddamnedfrank

Nice to hear from a responsible gun owner who knows his shit.

276 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 8:53:57pm
277 Eric The Fruit Bat  Jan 4, 2015 8:54:24pm

re: #272 darthstar

Time to buy popcorn futures.

278 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 8:55:24pm

re: #277 Eric The Fruit Bat

Time to buy popcorn futures.

It’ll be an entertaining week, I’ll say that much.

279 goddamnedfrank  Jan 4, 2015 8:55:48pm

I feel very strongly about this.

280 darthstar  Jan 4, 2015 8:56:01pm

Boehner had better cut a deal with Pelosi. Let him keep the gavel and he’ll bring her jobs bills to the floor for a vote.

281 A Cranky One  Jan 4, 2015 8:58:18pm

re: #274 goddamnedfrank

If he shoots someone, can we use the photo to prove he’s a thug?
///

282 teleskiguy  Jan 4, 2015 8:59:49pm

Hey darthstar! Been doing any skiing?

Been pretty good in CO. 13 feet of snow since Halloween in most locations.

I’ve had one legendary powder day this winter. 15 December 2014 at Vail was

283 Romantic Heretic  Jan 4, 2015 9:07:14pm

re: #31 The Vicious Babushka

So I’m arguing in Twitter with this 30-year-old idiot who thinks she knows everything

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Ask her if she thinks the CEOs of corporations are overpaid. I’ll bet she says no.

284 Targetpractice  Jan 4, 2015 9:12:51pm

re: #280 darthstar

Boehner had better cut a deal with Pelosi. Let him keep the gavel and he’ll bring her jobs bills to the floor for a vote.

That was my thought as well. Pelosi calls him up and offers him a bargain: House Dems will support his remaining Speaker in exchange for the “Hastert Rule” getting shredded for good.

285 teleskiguy  Jan 4, 2015 9:13:53pm

Why is my name trending? #Charlie

286 goddamnedfrank  Jan 4, 2015 9:14:06pm

This one has a much higher degree of difficulty but mad respect to those who can pull it off.

287 Targetpractice  Jan 4, 2015 9:19:28pm

Way I figure it, there’s one of four plausible outcomes that will play out Tuesday:

1. Boehner wins by a thin margin, keeping the gavel but with the understanding that he’s effectively powerless. He either plays to the unruly children or to Pelosi, there’s no third “moderate” option.

2. A “moderate” compromise candidate wins on a promise of not repeating Boehner’s mistakes, again leaving him at the mercy at the TPers.

3. A TP candidate, possibly even Gohmert, wins enough support to become Speaker, meaning the next two years will be one long cavalcade of misery for the party establishment and “happy times” for the TPers.

4. The House GOP can’t settle on a candidate, not even a compromise one, leaving Dem votes to carry the day and returning Pelosi to the speakership.

288 De Kolta Chair  Jan 4, 2015 9:20:03pm
Peanuts, August 9, 1976
289 goddamnedfrank  Jan 4, 2015 9:21:05pm

He didn’t like my two part guide to when it’s okay to photograph yourself with a gun.

290 jaunte  Jan 4, 2015 9:21:46pm

re: #289 goddamnedfrank

He thought ‘humor’ what what he was doing.

291 jaunte  Jan 4, 2015 9:25:09pm

“I’ll kill a black who interrupts my breakfast with their silly reading of the names of blacks who have died. Hahahahahah”

Disgusting.

292 goddamnedfrank  Jan 4, 2015 9:27:22pm

re: #290 jaunte

He thought ‘humor’ what what he was doing.

I just think he was drunk.

293 Eclectic Cyborg  Jan 4, 2015 9:28:41pm

re: #290 jaunte

He thought ‘humor’ what what he was doing.

It was a JOKE!

294 jaunte  Jan 4, 2015 9:29:07pm

re: #293 Eclectic Cyborg

Snark!

295 jaunte  Jan 4, 2015 9:29:15pm

Satire!

296 De Kolta Chair  Jan 4, 2015 9:32:55pm

Self parody!

297 goddamnedfrank  Jan 4, 2015 9:33:29pm
“See, humor is based on subverting expectations …”
-Claptrap, Borderlands 2
298 goddamnedfrank  Jan 4, 2015 9:37:16pm

re: #286 goddamnedfrank

That neck sling on Starsky’s shoulder holster looks like it would be totes uncomfortable.

299 Eclectic Cyborg  Jan 4, 2015 9:42:47pm

I’m working on a concept poem. It’s still in progress but here are a few sample verses:

I will die tomorrow in Pittsburgh and it’s enough to make me shiver,
but I suspect they’ll find my body down the Allegheny river.
Yes I’ll meet my end in steel town, and it’s no one’s fault but mine,
I always thought I’d survive anything. I guess I’ll be wrong this time.

I died today in Colorado, home of the Rocky Mountain pride,
There was no escape for me, I was too torn up inside.
If maybe I had summoned up some courage, taken some time to talk,
I wouldn’t have ended my somber days upon this jagged rock.

300 #FergusonFireside  Jan 4, 2015 9:44:49pm

Halp!

Back to regular work tomorrow. Must awake at 530. Trying trying to sleep. Tossed for an hour. Gave up.

I predict a slight shitshow.

301 #FergusonFireside  Jan 4, 2015 9:45:38pm

Chocolate mousse in the fridge.

302 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 4, 2015 9:47:33pm

re: #287 Targetpractice

I’ll take Door #3:
3. A TP candidate, possibly even Gohmert, wins enough support to become Speaker, meaning the next two years will be one long cavalcade of misery for the party establishment and “happy times” for the TPers.

Excepting the three unfortunate Speakers who died in office, 11 of the last 19 changes of Speaker occurred after mid-term elections. The TPers and 60% of Republican voters want a new Speaker. The main reasons given involve Boehner’s not holding out for ACA repeal and any number of other items on the RWNJ’s hallucinatory wish list. The House teahadists know that Gohmert is stupid enough to put up any legislation they demand so he’s a natural.

303 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 4, 2015 9:47:43pm

UpChuck has come to the defense of his mentor friend and advisor, Alan Dershowitz, by trying to smear the reputation of the woman accusing Dershowitz of statutory rape.

She was once charged with shoplifting. UpChuck fails to note that the charges were dismissed.

gotnwes.wheatdogg.com

304 goddamnedfrank  Jan 4, 2015 9:49:40pm
305 klystron  Jan 4, 2015 9:56:40pm

I’m not allowed to move the desk chair now, apparently. Or the blanket.

306 teleskiguy  Jan 4, 2015 10:09:46pm

Y’all can download an MP3 of a wonderfully mixed soundboard of this concert here free of charge.

307 Targetpractice  Jan 4, 2015 10:26:22pm

re: #302 Higgs Boson’s Mate

I’ll take Door #3:
3. A TP candidate, possibly even Gohmert, wins enough support to become Speaker, meaning the next two years will be one long cavalcade of misery for the party establishment and “happy times” for the TPers.

Excepting the three unfortunate Speakers who died in office, 11 of the last 19 changes of Speaker occurred after mid-term elections. The TPers and 60% of Republican voters want a new Speaker. The main reasons given involve Boehner’s not holding out for ACA repeal and any number of other items on the RWNJ’s hallucinatory wish list. The House teahadists know that Gohmert is stupid enough to put up any legislation they demand so he’s a natural.

I’m gravitating more towards a compromise candidate, because the unruly children simply do not have the votes to put Gohmert there outright, and there’s still enough voices of sanity outside their ranks to oppose his being voted Speaker. Though I feel I should qualify that remark by noting that “sanity” in the case of the GOP these days is recognizing that the party needs to be something than the “Old Angry White Guy” party or else be doomed to the same fate as the Whigs.

308 Kragar  Jan 4, 2015 11:01:28pm

we’ve got fumigators coming tomorrow, had to pull stuff out of the closets and stuff for them to spray, so we decided to clean out accumulated junk while we were at it. I’m currently in the “where the fuck did I move that thing” phase?

309 teleskiguy  Jan 4, 2015 11:02:46pm

re: #306 teleskiguy

“We’re Joel Cummins (@goldlikejoel) and The Twitter Junkies. We’ll be back for another set.”

-Brendan Bayliss, at the end of his band’s first set on 13 March 2014 in Sacramento, CA.

310 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 4, 2015 11:29:18pm

re: #308 Kragar

Next our in-studio guests, Kragar and the Fumigators, play “Where the fuck did I move that thing?” live.

311 freetoken  Jan 5, 2015 1:56:27am

MP3 Audio

312 freetoken  Jan 5, 2015 2:55:35am

MP3 Audio

313 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 5, 2015 3:24:59am

Woodstove re-loaded, partly cloudy, full moon, currently 18F outside, coffee at hand.
Checking the forecast, snow starts tonight. Guess I should go pick up my prescriptions this afternoon because the weather doesn’t look like it will be improving anytime soon.

314 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 5:31:34am

Everybody still asleep?

315 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 5:35:09am
316 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 5, 2015 5:40:18am

re: #314 The Vicious Babushka

I’m trying to stay warm…

317 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 5:44:47am

re: #316 Backwoods_Sleuth

I’m trying to stay warm…

9° here.

318 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 5, 2015 5:46:01am

re: #317 The Vicious Babushka

9° here.

Was 18 here at 5:30 a.m., now 16.
And it’s just going to get colder as the week goes on.

:(

319 Charles Johnson  Jan 5, 2015 5:48:15am
320 sagehen  Jan 5, 2015 5:48:46am

39º here in NYC; which is normally not grounds for complaint in January, but it was mid-50’s yesterday. Supposed to get below 30 tonight and snow.

321 darthstar  Jan 5, 2015 5:51:37am
322 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 5, 2015 5:53:49am

re: #321 darthstar

Now that would make an interesting combo of egos. CCJ would never accept any advice from Greenwald, and GG would treat CCJ as a annoying fly buzzing around his head.

323 darthstar  Jan 5, 2015 6:01:42am

re: #322 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

Now that would make an interesting combo of egos. CCJ would never accept any advice from Greenwald, and GG would treat CCJ as a annoying fly buzzing around his head.

But at least their significant others would become BFFs.

324 Lidane  Jan 5, 2015 6:08:25am

Pro tip to my boss: Just because your boss came down on you for not doing your job does not mean you get to harp on me for taking an extra three minutes to log into my VOIP account.

325 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 5, 2015 6:12:49am

re: #323 darthstar

But at least their significant others would become BFFs.

Another match made in .. purgatory?

326 Charles Johnson  Jan 5, 2015 6:17:37am

I wonder what made Greenwald suddenly decide to get his smear on?

327 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 5, 2015 6:18:44am

re: #326 Charles Johnson

I wonder what made Greenwald suddenly decide to get his smear on?

He’s feeling neglected?

328 darthstar  Jan 5, 2015 6:25:23am

re: #326 Charles Johnson

I wonder what made Greenwald suddenly decide to get his smear on?

My guess is jealousy. Chuck C Johnson has been sucking the oxygen out of one small corner of Twitter where GG also resides…and you’ve been paying far too much attention to him rather than promoting Greenwald. Tomorrow, expect some random regurgitation from Geller.

329 darthstar  Jan 5, 2015 6:25:53am
330 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 6:29:57am

re: #326 Charles Johnson

I wonder what made Greenwald suddenly decide to get his smear on?

He’s bored. The Snowden stash is played out and there are no new journalisms to investigate.

331 darthstar  Jan 5, 2015 6:30:43am
332 Franklin  Jan 5, 2015 6:50:47am

re: #319 Charles Johnson

LOOOOLLLLLLL

333 CuriousLurker  Jan 5, 2015 7:01:28am
334 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 7:14:59am
335 Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance  Jan 5, 2015 7:15:11am

good morning fellow Lizards!

336 Backwoods_Sleuth  Jan 5, 2015 7:17:59am

re: #334 The Vicious Babushka

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I like the “RIGHT TO BARE ARMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT” in the upper right corner.

337 Gus  Jan 5, 2015 7:20:52am
338 Gus  Jan 5, 2015 7:21:27am

re: #332 Franklin

LOOOOLLLLLLL

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339 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 5, 2015 7:22:59am

UpChuck is going full tilt trying to kiss Alan Dershowitz’ ass by leaping to his defense in the Victoria Roberts/Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal. Now he’s claiming the woman sold a faked photo of her and Prince Andrew to The Daily Fail, analyzing it with all his professional foto-fu.

He calls her a prostitute and a woman standing in the background a madam, and Prince Andrew a john. Nothing like tarnishing three reputations all at once.

340 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 7:23:19am

re: #337 Gus

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That’s an annoying bot that auto-responds to any Tweet containing the words “Communist” or “Socialist”

341 CuriousLurker  Jan 5, 2015 7:23:37am

re: #336 Backwoods_Sleuth

I like the “RIGHT TO BARE ARMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT” in the upper right corner.

Don’t make me go all tank top on you!!11!

342 Dr Lizardo  Jan 5, 2015 7:25:01am

re: #341 CuriousLurker

Don’t make me go all tank top on you!!11!

I like the bit about UFO’s.

Hoo boy….that’s quite literally a camper full of crazy.

*smh*

343 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 5, 2015 7:25:31am

re: #339 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

He also seems unaware of how professional photogs use Photoshop to clean up photos. Maybe he needs to consult with that Peter Duke guy, if he can’t find a real professional to talk to.

344 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 5, 2015 7:37:12am

re: #326 Charles Johnson

I wonder what made Greenwald suddenly decide to get his smear on?

Greenwald’s recent statement on Reddit to the effect that The Intercept wasn’t about making money may have upset Pierre Omidyar. It seems reasonable to assume that even if Omidyar feels that he has enough money he may not be that thrilled about pouring it down a rat hole. Glenn has to raise his profile somehow.

345 nearly-headless smith25  Jan 5, 2015 7:41:58am
346 Gus  Jan 5, 2015 7:43:11am

Glenn Greenwald = Troll

347 retired cynic  Jan 5, 2015 7:44:32am

re: #336 Backwoods_Sleuth

I like the “RIGHT TO BARE ARMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT” in the upper right corner.

Right. I’d like to see him do that here now. Outside.

348 ObserverArt  Jan 5, 2015 7:47:08am

Hey all. I have but one thing to say on this 14° day with wind chill making it feel like -2° and light powdery snow wafting in the breeze over central Ohio.

Brrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

Now to go fix a nice warm cup of tea.

349 Rightwingconspirator  Jan 5, 2015 7:53:04am

I thought this was a parody….

Sylvester Stallone announces final ‘Rambo’
Stallone, 68, reprising Rocky and Rambo characters

Ensure product placement?

350 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 5, 2015 7:56:49am

re: #349 Rightwingconspirator

I thought this was a parody….

Sylvester Stallone announces final ‘Rambo’
Stallone, 68, reprising Rocky and Rambo characters

Ensure product placement?

Action heroes never die, they just get really old.

351 nearly-headless smith25  Jan 5, 2015 7:56:55am

re: #345 nearly-headless smith25

352 Mattand  Jan 5, 2015 7:58:32am

re: #349 Rightwingconspirator

I thought this was a parody….

Sylvester Stallone announces final ‘Rambo’
Stallone, 68, reprising Rocky and Rambo characters

Ensure product placement?

It Depends.

353 Rightwingconspirator  Jan 5, 2015 8:02:39am

re: #352 Mattand

It Depends.

A Hurry Cane storm brews…

354 Franklin  Jan 5, 2015 8:09:57am

Boom: I love that I can highlight a word on my Mac, and three finger tap the trackpad to bring up the definition (I’m sure there are Windows equivalents).

Bust: I didn’t know what bromide meant.

355 lawhawk  Jan 5, 2015 8:17:39am

re: #351 nearly-headless smith25

It’s very unusual for any grand juror to contemplate suing to be able to avoid the criminal sanctions for revealing details of a grand jury deliberations. They’re claiming a 1A defense to get a judge to allow the juror to speak out what the juror claims is significant misrepresentations by McCullough about the process and what the jurors were thinking.

Everything about the way McCullough handled the case was intent to find no indictment. If you had attached the same facts excepting that the shooter was a cop, indictments would have been handed down within hours. The case would go to a jury trial, where a jury would be able to examine the evidence presented by the prosecutor and rebutted by the defense, about whether the shooting was justified or not.

Rather, McCullough upended the usual process, and did so including putting on witnesses before the GJ that he knew or had reason to know were perjuring themselves or were not even present when the shooting occurred - all to obfuscate and mislead.

Far from being an ethical officer of the courts seeking justice, McCullough did just the opposite. He blocked justice from being done - at least as getting an indictment handed down. It’s still quite possible that even with an indictment, there wouldn’t be a conviction because MO law gives law enforcement wide latitude to use deadly force, but even there, the argument can be made that once Brown signaled hands up, there was no longer a threat to Wilson indicating the need for deadly force. By continuing to shoot at Brown, Wilson broke the law - committing homicide in the process (take your pick - negligent homicide, manslaughter, or murder 2, depending on how you want to parse the MO statute).

356 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 5, 2015 8:21:49am

re: #354 Franklin

Boom: I love that I can highlight a word on my Mac, and three finger tap the trackpad to bring up the definition (I’m sure there are Windows equivalents).

Bust: I didn’t know what bromide meant.

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There’s more than just the chemical meaning of bromide. Did your app tell you that one?

357 Eventual Carrion  Jan 5, 2015 8:22:57am

re: #342 Dr Lizardo

I like the bit about UFO’s.

Hoo boy….that’s quite literally a camper full of crazy.

*smh*

Yeah, that was the one that caught my eye. We won’t be accepted by “UFO’s” (no mention of the creatures in the UFO).

358 Franklin  Jan 5, 2015 8:23:43am

re: #356 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality

There’s more than just the chemical meaning of bromide. Did your app tell you that one?

It didn’t, so it didn’t necessarily answer the question. Probably a bad example :)

359 Rightwingconspirator  Jan 5, 2015 8:23:57am

re: #355 lawhawk

Very frustrating to reform efforts.

And all that as if the very language of the law was not already loaded in the direction of giving police such wide latitude. The legal record shows a dearth of prosecutions of police despite evidence that would put us in jail.

360 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 5, 2015 8:25:26am

re: #358 Franklin

It didn’t, so it didn’t necessarily answer the question. Probably a bad example :)

Just don’t ask Siri. No telling what it’ll say.

merriam-webster.com:
bro*mide
noun ⲋrō-ˌmኽ

: a drug that makes a person calm

: a statement that is intended to make people feel happier or calmer but that is not original or effective

361 lawhawk  Jan 5, 2015 8:25:52am

WTF? What the heck was blackbrunch, and what’s this coming across my twitter feeds?

362 Dr Lizardo  Jan 5, 2015 8:26:09am

re: #357 Eventual Carrion

Yeah, that was the one that caught my eye. We won’t be accepted by “UFO’s” (no mention of the creatures in the UFO).

I remember reading somewhere there’s a subset of UFOlogy that believes that UFO’s are themselves some kind of AI living machines.

363 retired cynic  Jan 5, 2015 8:26:30am

re: #358 Franklin

Bromide: a trite and unoriginal idea or remark, intended to soothe or placate

364 wheat-dogghazi-bola-trality  Jan 5, 2015 8:27:32am

re: #361 lawhawk

It’s a conservatarian outrageous outrage. Apparently protesters are going around NYC (and other cities) reciting the names of blacks killed by cops next to average citizens eating in restaurants.

365 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 8:28:58am

And protestors made fun of the customers’ menu choices!

366 calochortus  Jan 5, 2015 8:35:06am

re: #361 lawhawk

WTF? What the heck was blackbrunch, and what’s this coming across my twitter feeds?

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Blackbrunch involved protesters going into restaurants on weekends and doing a little chanting and education about black deaths at the hands of police.

367 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 5, 2015 8:45:40am

re: #366 calochortus

Blackbrunch involved protesters going into restaurants on weekends and doing a little chanting and education about black deaths at the hands of police.

Sounds like a dumbass tactic to me. I would be pissed if my meal included unasked for consciousness raising.

368 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 8:54:18am

TCOT talking points of the day:

DISTURBING WHITE PEOPLE’S BRUNCH IS TEH HATE CRIME!!!!!!!!!!

LOUIE LOUIE!!!!11!!!!

369 lawhawk  Jan 5, 2015 9:00:48am

Stock prices plunge because oil plunges. Oil is being seen as bellweather for economic activity, even though cheaper oil prices means cheaper goods/services, lower transportation costs, but hurts the oil producers most. If prices keep dropping, whether to allow Keystone XL and other pipelines is an exercise in futility - the energy companies wont go forward because there’s slack demand for energy that costs far more to get at than cheaper sources. So, we’d also see a likely bust in places that have boomed due to the shale oil/fracking natural gas revolution. That’d include places like PA, WVA on the East Coast, and the Dakotas, Oklahoma, and Texas in the central US. All those jobs created will dry up - and the claims of job creation will go by the boards. States that tied their budgets to unending energy growth will find themselves in a bind too.

So, while the stock markets see all the energy price drops as a bad thing, most people will end up seeing benefits from lower energy prices.

370 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 5, 2015 9:03:10am

re: #369 lawhawk

Odd that no one ever uses the words “oil bubble” with respect to the energy segment.

371 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 5, 2015 9:03:50am

re: #367 Higgs Boson’s Mate

Sounds like a dumbass tactic to me. I would be pissed if my meal included unasked for consciousness raising.

Sure, but that guy is reacting by posting a threatening picture, so that’s dumb^3.

372 b_sharp  Jan 5, 2015 9:04:25am

re: #369 lawhawk

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Stock prices plunge because oil plunges. Oil is being seen as bellweather for economic activity, even though cheaper oil prices means cheaper goods/services, lower transportation costs, but hurts the oil producers most. If prices keep dropping, whether to allow Keystone XL and other pipelines is an exercise in futility - the energy companies wont go forward because there’s slack demand for energy that costs far more to get at than cheaper sources. So, we’d also see a likely bust in places that have boomed due to the shale oil/fracking natural gas revolution. That’d include places like PA, WVA on the East Coast, and the Dakotas, Oklahoma, and Texas in the central US. All those jobs created will dry up - and the claims of job creation will go by the boards. States that tied their budgets to unending energy growth will find themselves in a bind too.

So, while the stock markets see all the energy price drops as a bad thing, most people will end up seeing benefits from lower energy prices.

I swear, people just scroll by me.

littlegreenfootballs.com

373 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 9:06:46am

When I was in Florida I actually heard some people claim that OBAMA LOWERED TEH GAS PRICES JUST IN ORDER TO PUT TEH FRACKERS OUT OF BIDNESS!!!!1!!!!!!

374 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 5, 2015 9:06:47am

re: #371 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

Sure, but that guy is reacting by posting a threatening picture, so that’s dumb^3.

Agreed. The RW can be counted on to deliver dumbass responses to anything from stuffed toys to GCC.

375 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 5, 2015 9:07:19am
U.S. crude fell below $50 a barrel on Monday for the first time since April 29, 2009 as worries about a surplus of global supplies and lackluster demand dragged on oil markets.

The February contract for West Texas Intermediate briefly fell to a session low of $49.95 in late morning trade.

Brent crude for February also hit a fresh 5-1/2-year low, falling as low as $53.08 per barrel.

Poor Putin :)

376 Dr Lizardo  Jan 5, 2015 9:08:00am

re: #373 The Vicious Babushka

When I was in Florida I actually heard some people claim that OBAMA LOWERED TEH GAS PRICES JUST IN ORDER TO PUT TEH FRACKERS OUT OF BIDNESS!!!!1!!!!!!

That’s a conspiracy theory making the rounds as of late. You can find it in most of the various and sundry RW fever swamps.

377 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 5, 2015 9:10:18am

re: #375 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

Poor Putin :)

Only thing is that Vlad the Inflator is likely to do something dangerously stupid to distract from his cratered economy.

378 Eventual Carrion  Jan 5, 2015 9:10:45am

re: #373 The Vicious Babushka

When I was in Florida I actually heard some people claim that OBAMA LOWERED TEH GAS PRICES JUST IN ORDER TO PUT TEH FRACKERS OUT OF BIDNESS!!!!1!!!!!!

So Bush the Lesser was lying when he said the president didn’t have a magic wand to wave to lower oil prices? Or the wizard Obama has much more power than the Bush did?

379 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 5, 2015 9:12:27am

re: #378 Eventual Carrion

So Bush the Lesser was lying when he said the president didn’t have a magic wand to wave to lower oil prices? Or the wizard Obama has much more power than the Bush did?

Obama is clearly the most diabolically effective ineffective president in US history.

380 lawhawk  Jan 5, 2015 9:12:49am

re: #373 The Vicious Babushka

Obama does everything. And nothing. /

He’s The Doctor. With a TARDIS, who can go back in time to rewrite history to his liking (and to stay a step ahead of the birthers, but I digress).

Yeah, I’ve seen that too.

He’s blamed for low natural gas prices putting the coal industry out of business. Then, he’s blamed for oil prices dropping so as to put frackers and the oil industry out of business (and btw, solar energy prices continue dropping too, so how long before the nitwits complain about that!). Never mind that there are global interests at play - slack demand in Europe and Russia, while supply remains at the same levels because OPEC isn’t cutting production. Natural gas prices are stable for the moment, and oil prices keep dropping, but it’s all Obama’s fault.

That from the same nitwits claiming gas prices would be at $6 a gallon at the pumps - and then stand in front of pumps this week when gas is pushing towards and below $2 in much of the country. And they’re complaining about that too! That prices are too low! It’s going to hurt the economy they say. And it’s all Obama’s fault.

The market. How does it work? Supply/demand? Foreign concepts to them. But anything that is an attack on Obama? That’s automatically passed on to the masses.

381 Ace-o-aces  Jan 5, 2015 9:23:20am
382 Ace-o-aces  Jan 5, 2015 9:26:44am

re: #198 Backwoods_Sleuth

383 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 9:27:11am
384 ObserverArt  Jan 5, 2015 9:36:45am

re: #372 b_sharp

I swear, people just scroll by me.

littlegreenfootballs.com

It happens when folks don’t get a chance or take the time to read all of a thread.

I always try to read as much of a thread as I can, because I don’t want to add something already in a thread and being discussed. But that has its own issues. Many times by the time I get through a thread and get ready to comment, the thread changes.

By the way, how is your wife doing? Hopefully she is getting stronger every day and fighting off that nasty infection.

385 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 5, 2015 9:41:50am

So apparently DailyFail simply fabricates stories while stealing photos.

Here’s the “story”:

Man escapes fine when his pet bear pooped in the street - because the law only applies to dogs

Problems:
1. The photos were made by someone nicknamed “Dyadyaavtandil”, who posted them on 26.12.14 at yaplakal.com (if you click on the photos, you’ll get hi-res versions with smaller yaplakal stamps).
2. That user did not know the man’s name, but another user knew the guy on the photo, his surname is Aleksandrov, not “Biryukov”, and he’s the son of a bear trainer working at the Big Moscow Circus, which, as it happens, is just around the corner relative to the street on that photo.

So basically DailyFail not only stole photos, but also fabricated a story from scratch.

386 Eventual Carrion  Jan 5, 2015 9:41:59am

re: #381 Ace-o-aces

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Maybe it is just “BREAKING” his feeble little mind?

387 b_sharp  Jan 5, 2015 9:47:33am

re: #384 ObserverArt

It happens when folks don’t get a chance or take the time to read all of a thread.

I always try to read as much of a thread as I can, because I don’t want to add something already in a thread and being discussed. But that has its own issues. Many times by the time I get through a thread and get ready to comment, the thread changes.

By the way, how is your wife doing? Hopefully she is getting stronger every day and fighting off that nasty infection.

I was just teasing lawhawk.

V is much stronger. Although the clindamycin was pretty nasty itself, it did do a number on the infection. Her incision hole is still 3cm x 2cm but it seems to be healing from the sides which is OK.

We actually slept in our bed upstairs last night. She climbed the stairs with only a brief pause on the landing.

388 The Ghost of a Funky Discarded Egg  Jan 5, 2015 9:47:44am

re: #386 Eventual Carrion

Maybe it is just “BREAKING” his feeble little mind?

The story is breaking because it’s falling apart even as its being announced.

389 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 9:51:51am
390 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 5, 2015 9:53:43am

re: #385 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD

They even shopped out the small yaplakal stamps:

Image: 2454807600000578-0-image-a-40_1419954134510.jpg
Image: 4514700.jpg

391 ObserverArt  Jan 5, 2015 9:56:26am

re: #387 b_sharp

I was just teasing lawhawk.

V is much stronger. Although the clindamycin was pretty nasty itself, it did do a number on the infection. Her incision hole is still 3cm x 2cm but it seems to be healing from the sides which is OK.

We actually slept in our bed upstairs last night. She climbed the stairs with only a brief pause on the landing.

Good deal!

And yeah, I figured you were being b-sharp. My point stands. There was a thread last week that was super long and had several links to the same articles and tweets. It happens. It can be tough going through a 400+ comment thread. Just because I can be nutty enough to try to do it, doesn’t mean others should.

I look at it like three shifts at a factory. Morning, mid-day/evening and over night. LGF can be busy when a big story is going on.

392 CuriousLurker  Jan 5, 2015 9:58:07am

re: #389 The Vicious Babushka

I just looked up Adam Serwer’s tweet—that pic is a racist fav. Surprise! //

393 b_sharp  Jan 5, 2015 9:58:46am

re: #391 ObserverArt

Good deal!

And yeah, I figured you were being b-sharp. My point stands. There was a thread last week that was super long and had several links to the same articles and tweets. It happens. It can be tough going through a 400+ comment thread. Just because I can be nutty enough to try to do it, doesn’t mean others should.

I look at it like three shifts at a factory. Morning, mid-day/evening and over night. LGF can be busy when a big story is going on.

<sulk> yer no fun </sulk>

394 klystron  Jan 5, 2015 9:58:53am

First morning back to reality. I find it overrated.

395 allegro  Jan 5, 2015 10:02:19am

re: #394 klystron

First morning back to reality. I find it overrated.

I find it COLD.

Ok, not as cold as most of the rest of the lizards but real cold for us. Brrrr!

396 ObserverArt  Jan 5, 2015 10:02:37am

re: #393 b_sharp

<sulk> yer no fun </sulk>

Tighten those bootstraps man. There is no sulking on the innertubes!

397 Eventual Carrion  Jan 5, 2015 10:06:19am

re: #392 CuriousLurker

I just looked up Adam Serwer’s tweet—that pic is a racist fav. Surprise! //

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Looks like a black Friday rush. You could get any hundreds of photos of white people in the same configuration at the Wal-Mart front door..

398 Franklin  Jan 5, 2015 10:08:02am
399 Prof. Backpfeifengesicht, PhD  Jan 5, 2015 10:12:02am

First Germany, now France:

dw.de

400 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse  Jan 5, 2015 10:14:12am

re:
#394

First morning back to reality. I find it overrated.

Yeah, it sucks.

401 ObserverArt  Jan 5, 2015 10:14:29am

That image of the people swamping the KFC…I wonder if that was some kind of a store promotion that went a little too well? Offer some free stuff and boom, too many people and it all goes wrong.

Later…gonna run out and get a few things to help tide me over ‘til the weekend. With the weather forecasts, I think I am going to go into bunker mode and let everyone else go nuts on the roads, etc.

402 blueraven  Jan 5, 2015 10:14:54am

re: #392 CuriousLurker

I just looked up Adam Serwer’s tweet—that pic is a racist fav. Surprise! //

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Nice racist touch…shopping the KFC logo.

Slide show of actual event.
multimedia.detnews.com

403 klystron  Jan 5, 2015 10:15:02am

re: #395 allegro

I find it COLD.

Ok, not as cold as most of the rest of the lizards but real cold for us. Brrrr!

Today’s predicted high: 68.

Tomorrow’s predicted high: 74.

Wednesday’s predicted high: 73.

My tolerance for summer weather: increasingly missing. (I WANT SEASONS DAMMIT.)

404 retired cynic  Jan 5, 2015 10:15:53am

re: #403 klystron

Oh, 65 would feel so good right now!! Wednesday is supposed to be zero, with strong winds.

405 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 10:16:06am

re: #402 blueraven

Nice racist touch…shopping the KFC logo.

Slide show of actual event.
multimedia.detnews.com

It’s like that clip of the “Obamaphone” lady that wingnuts love to play over and over and over.

406 Franklin  Jan 5, 2015 10:16:59am

re: #401 ObserverArt

That image of the people swamping the KFC…I wonder if that was some kind of a store promotion that went a little too well? Offer some free stuff and boom, too many people and it all goes wrong.

Later…gonna run out and get a few things to help tide me over ‘til the weekend. With the weather forecasts, I think I am going to go into bunker mode and let everyone else go nuts on the roads, etc.

It was a real image of people swarming the public housing department to get forms for assistance. Then someone photoshopped the KFC logo.

multimedia.detnews.com

More info here: eclectablog.com

407 FemNaziBitch  Jan 5, 2015 10:18:21am

Hubby made artichoke heart , asparagus tips garlic oil pasta this weekend.

It was very, very good.

408 FemNaziBitch  Jan 5, 2015 10:18:51am
Yes. The suicide bomber has been analyzed by Robert Pape of the University of Chicago,who has made a study of every single suicide bombing from 1980 to 2004. He has found that it’s always a response to the invasion of the homeland by a militarily superior power. People feel their space is invaded, and they resort to this kind of action because they can’t compete with the invaders. [Suicide bombing] was a ploy [first] used by the Tamil Tigers, who had no time for religion. Of the many Lebanese bombings [in the 1980s], only seven of them were committed by Muslims, three by Christians. The rest, some 17 or so, were committed by secularists and socialists coming in from Syria.

addendum:
Prof. Robert Pape on his groundbreaking study - “Dying to Win” (Part 1 of 4)

409 Dr. Matt  Jan 5, 2015 10:19:52am

re: #373 The Vicious Babushka

When I was in Florida I actually heard some people claim that OBAMA LOWERED TEH GAS PRICES JUST IN ORDER TO PUT TEH FRACKERS OUT OF BIDNESS!!!!1!!!!!!

Some Floridians are claiming the lower gas prices is due to fracking. Flori-duh never disappoints.

410 CuriousLurker  Jan 5, 2015 10:21:18am

re: #402 blueraven

Nice racist touch…shopping the KFC logo.

Slide show of actual event.
multimedia.detnews.com

The guy that tweeted it got called on it being a misrepresentation twice and all the asshole did was respond with was “what about this one?”

*smh*

411 allegro  Jan 5, 2015 10:23:43am

Here’s the full lawsuit as filed by the Wilson grand juror:

dailykos.com

412 klystron  Jan 5, 2015 10:24:05am
413 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 10:26:26am
414 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse  Jan 5, 2015 10:27:13am

er:
#410

The guy that tweeted it got called on it being a misrepresentation twice and all the asshole did was respond with was “what about this one?â€

Fake but Akurate!!!1

Isn’t Charles Payne one of the Fox Business News people?

415 Franklin  Jan 5, 2015 10:27:24am

re: #412 klystron

I have to gay marry AND move to Florida! //

Congrats to FLA!

416 Franklin  Jan 5, 2015 10:27:54am

re: #414 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

er:
#410

Fake but Akurate!!!1

Isn’t Charles Payne one of the Fox Business News people?

BOOTSTRAPS!!!

417 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse  Jan 5, 2015 10:29:02am

re:
#413

Just a sample of the racist ranting flooding my inbox today. Keep it classy America

The only thing racist about are emails is you calling it racists, you racist!!1111

418 blueraven  Jan 5, 2015 10:29:49am

re: #413 The Vicious Babushka

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Nice righting their!

/

419 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 10:31:23am
420 darthstar  Jan 5, 2015 10:31:26am
421 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse  Jan 5, 2015 10:32:04am

re:
#1

That would put him 3rd in line of succession to the President (I think)

Well, we could tell him that being Speaker puts him 18th in line to be president and that to be Speaker he has to resign from congress.

Should work. Louie won’t know any better.

422 darthstar  Jan 5, 2015 10:33:08am

Ouch…

423 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 10:33:08am
424 FemNaziBitch  Jan 5, 2015 10:35:18am

50% of suicide bombers are NOT RELIGIOUS MOTIVATED.
Prof. Robert Pape on his groundbreaking study - “Dying to Win” (Part 1 of 4)
(same video as above post)

Really interesting. The Prof does an excellent job of explaining what “verified data” is and the validity of Academic Research Vs. Think Tank Research.

425 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse  Jan 5, 2015 10:36:01am

re:
#423

People who think battling depression is just a matter of “getting up and living” are the worst, honest to God they are.

No cure for stupid.

426 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 5, 2015 10:38:57am

re: #423 The Vicious Babushka

People who think battling depression is just a matter of “getting up and living” are the worst, honest to God they are.

They’re akin to those who insist that alcoholics can stop drinking if they just exert a little willpower. Willpower? Shit. Try forcing down that first drink in the morning, throwing it up, forcing down a second drink, throwing it up, and repeating until you can keep one down.

Don’t ask me how I know.

427 Dave In Austin  Jan 5, 2015 10:40:33am

re: #426 Higgs Boson’s Mate

They’re akin to those who insist that alcoholics can stop drinking if they just exert a little willpower. Willpower? Shit. Try forcing down that first drink in the morning, throwing it up, forcing down a second drink, throwing it up, and repeating until you can keep one down.

Don’t ask me how I know.

Personally, I’m glad I don’t have to do that anymore…

428 The Vicious Babushka  Jan 5, 2015 10:40:35am
429 Feline Fearless Leader  Jan 5, 2015 10:43:24am

re: #370 Higgs Boson’s Mate

Odd that no one ever uses the words “oil bubble” with respect to the energy segment.

That’s because they’re never on the level.
//

430 Higgs Boson's Mate  Jan 5, 2015 10:45:09am

re: #427 Dave In Austin

Personally, I’m glad I don’t have to do that anymore…

I finally became too damned old to keep up.

431 CuriousLurker  Jan 5, 2015 10:47:45am

re: #408 FemNaziBitch

Yes. The suicide bomber has been analyzed by Robert Pape of the University of Chicago,who has made a study of every single suicide bombing from 1980 to 2004. He has found that it’s always a response to the invasion of the homeland by a militarily superior power. People feel their space is invaded, and they resort to this kind of action because they can’t compete with the invaders. [Suicide bombing] was a ploy [first] used by the Tamil Tigers, who had no time for religion. Of the many Lebanese bombings [in the 1980s], only seven of them were committed by Muslims, three by Christians. The rest, some 17 or so, were committed by secularists and socialists coming in from Syria.

addendum:
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Video

I haven’t watched the video yet (I’ll bookmark it for later), but I find the part about it always being a response to invasion a bit difficult to reconcile. I mean, the 19 September 11 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia (15), the United Arab Emirates (2), Egypt and Lebanon—the U.S. hasn’t invaded any of those places.

Maybe he’s not categorizing what they did as a suicide bombing?

432 CuriousLurker  Jan 5, 2015 10:49:47am

re: #414 Fourth Football of the Apocalypse

er:
#410

Fake but Akurate!!!1

Isn’t Charles Payne one of the Fox Business News people?

Exactly. I don’t know if he’s on Fox since I never watch it, but he sure sounds like he should be.

433 Eventual Carrion  Jan 5, 2015 10:53:22am

re: #431 CuriousLurker

addendum:
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Video

I haven’t watched the video yet (I’ll bookmark it for later), but I find the part about it always being a response to invasion a bit difficult to reconcile. I mean, the 19 September 11 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia (15), the United Arab Emirates (2), Egypt and Lebanon—the U.S. hasn’t invaded any of those places.

Maybe he’s not categorizing what they did as a suicide bombing?

I think in effect, Osama saw our military bases in the region as an invasion of sovereign land.

434 CuriousLurker  Jan 5, 2015 10:53:31am

Welp, I’ve been avoiding taking out the trash since this morning, but it looks like it’s not going to go down to the dumpster on its own, so I guess I’m gonna have to take it down there. *sigh, grumble…*

#FirstWorldProblems //

435 meteor  Jan 5, 2015 10:54:52am

Now I will need to drink even more before I start to watch C-Span.

436 Sionainn  Jan 5, 2015 11:02:32am

re: #413 The Vicious Babushka

Very clearly coming from an idiot conservative with no education. Ugh. Since when did it become noble to prove to the world that you are a moron?

437 FemNaziBitch  Jan 5, 2015 11:04:24am

re: #431 CuriousLurker

addendum:
[Embedded content]

Video

I haven’t watched the video yet (I’ll bookmark it for later), but I find the part about it always being a response to invasion a bit difficult to reconcile. I mean, the 19 September 11 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia (15), the United Arab Emirates (2), Egypt and Lebanon—the U.S. hasn’t invaded any of those places.

Maybe he’s not categorizing what they did as a suicide bombing?

I think your questions will be answered if you watch the series of 4 videos.

438 FemNaziBitch  Jan 5, 2015 11:05:17am

re: #435 meteor

Now I will need to drink even more before I start to watch C-Span.

You’ll not see the world the same way again …

439 Sionainn  Jan 5, 2015 11:06:40am

re: #426 Higgs Boson’s Mate

They’re akin to those who insist that alcoholics can stop drinking if they just exert a little willpower. Willpower? Shit. Try forcing down that first drink in the morning, throwing it up, forcing down a second drink, throwing it up, and repeating until you can keep one down.

Don’t ask me how I know.

I don’t know…having been a raging alcoholic myself, it’s incredibly easy to stop and incredibly hard to stop. I think I’d call that willpower.

440 CuriousLurker  Jan 5, 2015 11:07:00am

re: #433 Eventual Carrion

I think in effect, Osama saw our military bases in the region as an invasion of sovereign land.

Yeah, I’m sure he did, but the asshole didn’t take it up with the Saudi government, who were the ones that invited us in after Iraq invaded Kuwait:

Operation Desert Shield began on 7 August 1990 when U.S. troops were sent to Saudi Arabia due also to the request of its monarch, King Fahd, who had earlier called for U.S. military assistance. […]

en.wikipedia.org

441 FemNaziBitch  Jan 5, 2015 11:07:01am

re: #431 CuriousLurker

addendum:
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Video

I haven’t watched the video yet (I’ll bookmark it for later), but I find the part about it always being a response to invasion a bit difficult to reconcile. I mean, the 19 September 11 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia (15), the United Arab Emirates (2), Egypt and Lebanon—the U.S. hasn’t invaded any of those places.

Maybe he’s not categorizing what they did as a suicide bombing?

Ah, re-read your post.

He says “occupied” not invaded. Meaning, military bases. Which rings true with what I can remember about news reports after 9/11.

442 FemNaziBitch  Jan 5, 2015 11:09:03am

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