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Hey hey, we’re the Monkees
And people say we monkey around
876 comments
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sngnsgt Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:14:27pm |
But we're too busy singing
To put anybody down.
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Unakite Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:14:54pm |
When they outlaw SUVs, only outlaws will have SUVs.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:17:16pm |
I feel like hearing the train song. I think it's been a while.
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sngnsgt Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:18:24pm |
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:20:11pm |
The USS Bainbridge is on scene at the current pirate crisis.
This is the fifth ship in the United States Navy name for Commodore William Bainbridge.
The helm you see today on the USS Constitution was taken from the HMS Java by Bainbridge after the Java shot away the Constitution's helm.
While Commanding the USS Philadelphia against the Barbary pirates Bainbridge ran the Philadelphia aground and was captured. He was held for nearly 6 months before his release.
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Athos Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:20:51pm |
Hey hey, we’re the Monkees
And people say we monkey around
Here we come.....
Walking down the street......
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:21:02pm |
re: #9 jcm
The USS Bainbridge is on scene at the current pirate crisis.
This is the fifth ship in the United States Navy name for Commodore William Bainbridge.
The helm you see today on the USS Constitution was taken from the HMS Java by Bainbridge after the Java shot away the Constitution's helm.
While Commanding the USS Philadelphia against the Barbary pirates Bainbridge ran the Philadelphia aground and was captured. He was held for nearly 6 months before his release.
Has this stand off been going on for that long?
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:21:38pm |
These can't possibly be REAL pirates. That stuff is the stuff of stories, myths. It can't happen in today's world. Captain Morgan comes in a bottle, Johnny Depp plays a pirate in the movies, it's just not real.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:23:49pm |
Behead those who insult the Turtle Stack!
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eddiespaghetti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:24:00pm |
re: #8 Gus 802
Very cool, you know they want to cut that right? 5B for community development (aka ACORN) though.
No more Blue Angels, it is wasteful.
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Unakite Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:24:07pm |
re: #13 ggt
These can't possibly be REAL pirates. That stuff is the stuff of stories, myths. It can't happen in today's world. Captain Morgan comes in a bottle, Johnny Depp plays a pirate in the movies, it's just not real.
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Oh, yeah! What about the Kraken!
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Athos Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:24:13pm |
re: #13 ggt
These can't possibly be REAL pirates. That stuff is the stuff of stories, myths. It can't happen in today's world. Captain Morgan comes in a bottle, Johnny Depp plays a pirate in the movies, it's just not real.
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I'm sure they think it's real - they're just waiting on Capt. Jack Sparrow to arrive and take over the negotiations.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:24:19pm |
re: #13 ggt
These can't possibly be REAL pirates. That stuff is the stuff of stories, myths. It can't happen in today's world. Captain Morgan comes in a bottle, Johnny Depp plays a pirate in the movies, it's just not real.
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Yeah, pirate of lore had their own tall ships. Did they ever hold people for ransom and rely on the media for their PR? Somehow I don't even see these mutants as even being close to those pirates. Something tells me that these guys are just another case of modern day assholes.
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:24:49pm |
re: #12 Walter L. Newton
Has this stand off been going on for that long?
Nothing new under the sun......
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capitalist piglet Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:24:53pm |
re: #15 eddiespaghetti
Very cool, you know they want to cut that right? 5B for community development (aka ACORN) though.
No more Blue Angels, it is wasteful.
They want to cut funding for the BLUE ANGELS? Are you serious?
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:25:11pm |
re: #15 eddiespaghetti
Very cool, you know they want to cut that right? 5B for community development (aka ACORN) though.
No more Blue Angels, it is wasteful.
No way. You trying to give me a heart attack? I've thought about that though.
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NoelArmourson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:26:52pm |
"Gonna buy me a dog
'Cause I need a friend now"
sang Joe Biden at the breeder's kennel...
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:26:56pm |
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capitalist piglet Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:26:56pm |
We have people in Seattle who, year after year, complain that the Blue Angels are noisy, and they want them gone.
I always say, "Hear that? That's the sound of freedom, baby."
Crank it up.
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:27:56pm |
Trollling, Trolling, Trolling on a river..
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:28:26pm |
re: #15 eddiespaghetti
Very cool, you know they want to cut that right? 5B for community development (aka ACORN) though.
No more Blue Angels, it is wasteful.
According to a Seattle preschool teacher.
The Blue Angels, our U.S. Navy's flight demonstration squadron of F-18 Hornet fighter pilots, as heartless killers threatening to bomb innocent American children.
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:29:18pm |
re: #25 Gus 802
Nice aye. Just found a short Imax film of the Blues.
[Video]
Seattle we get the Blues every year, first weekend in August for Seafair.
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trigger girlie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:29:28pm |
re: #26 capitalist piglet
I love them, but when they fly over my grandma's, it sounds like Armageddon is coming. I would HATE living next to their base.
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Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:29:32pm |
Charles,
I miss the Lizard Lounge Lizard. Not the lounge, just the Lizard.
Any chance of resurrecting it for some other heading?
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:30:32pm |
re: #29 jcm
Seattle we get the Blues every year, first weekend in August for Seafair.
They're the best. And that Seattle school teacher needs to get her head examined.
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:30:41pm |
re: #27 Floral Giraffe
Trollling, Trolling, Trolling on a river..
i don't think anyone's going to bite that fly...
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:30:44pm |
re: #4 trigger girlie
Say, if you can get the YouTube at home, that link I gave you earlier is pretty funny. Esp. for any Slayer fan.
/Remember, whenever you hear a fan scream "SSLAAAAAAYYYEER!", another demon gets it's horns.
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eddiespaghetti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:31:48pm |
re: #28 jcm
I bet that is standard fare in Seattle. F$%K the PNW.
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:32:07pm |
re: #32 Syrah
Charles,
I miss the Lizard Lounge Lizard. Not the lounge, just the Lizard.
Any chance of resurrecting it for some other heading?
just put the pic up there, maybe with the rotating title in a text bubble coming from his mouth, like an old fashioned cartoon character?
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Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:32:46pm |
/geez, you people are slipping, 40 comments?
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Noam Sayin' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:33:36pm |
I thought love was only true in fairy tales...
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tradewind Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:34:54pm |
re: #33 jcm
No sunshine . They're all serotonin deprived. No wonder the place has such great coffee.
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Noam Sayin' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:35:26pm |
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:35:51pm |
re: #38 eddiespaghetti
I bet that is standard fare in Seattle. F$%K the PNW.
That's been my impression.
So far we've been holding up on that end. Most people think those folks are nuts.
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Clemente Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:36:12pm |
re: #32 Syrah
Charles,
I miss the Lizard Lounge Lizard. Not the lounge, just the Lizard.
Any chance of resurrecting it for some other heading?
Seems wrong to throw him out just 'cause he lost his job...
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jcm Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:36:56pm |
re: #38 eddiespaghetti
I bet that is standard fare in Seattle. F$%K the PNW.
I wear a USS Ronald Reagan hat around Seattle.
I relish the glares I get.
On the other hand I went into a Borders and picked up Levin's Liberty and Tyranny. The clerk remarked they'd sold out of it 4 times.
On that note Lizards I must check out for the night.
Prayers that tomorrow brings freedom for Capt. Phillips, care and comfort for the storm victims on the east coast, and fire victims in the mid section.
Good night Honcos.
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eddiespaghetti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:37:04pm |
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:37:51pm |
re: #43 tradewind
No sunshine . They're all serotonin deprived. No wonder the place has such great coffee.
the vitamin D shortage would explain the lack of verifiable spine amongst them too.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:38:02pm |
re: #47 jcm
I wear a USS Ronald Reagan hat around Seattle.
I relish the glares I get.On the other hand I went into a Borders and picked up Levin's Liberty and Tyranny. The clerk remarked they'd sold out of it 4 times.
On that note Lizards I must check out for the night.
Prayers that tomorrow brings freedom for Capt. Phillips, care and comfort for the storm victims on the east coast, and fire victims in the mid section.
Good night Honcos.
See ya' man.
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Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:38:04pm |
re: #42 Noam Sayin'
I thought love was only true in fairy tales...
Ha!
/and that pretty much concludes the Monkees greatest hits
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:40:19pm |
re: #51 Killian Bundy
Ha!
[Video]/and that pretty much concludes the Monkees greatest hits
sez you... i've got a whole cassette tape somewhere full of them!
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Noam Sayin' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:41:05pm |
re: #51 Killian Bundy
Ha!
[Video]/and that pretty much concludes the Monkees greatest hits
I think you might be right. I can't think of anything else.
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tradewind Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:41:07pm |
Question: How many Somali pirates does it take to
a) capture a merchant cargo vessel with a crew of 21
b) shanghai the captain and hold him for ransom
c) Cause the President of the US to freeze and pretend nothing has happened
d) dominate an entire news cycle and grab the headlines on Drudge
e) reinforce the third world's hunch that we're a bunch of wusses
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:41:13pm |
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:41:16pm |
re: #52 eddiespaghetti
Right.
So far. Mayor Newsom of SF (that big old lib) even rejected the idea. What the future holds I don't know.
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:41:20pm |
re: #54 eddiespaghetti
Indeed, prayers for him. Prayers for a SEAL to put a .223 shell through his head.
WTF?
you wanna rethink that?
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Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:41:28pm |
Bye the bye.
I went to a Chinese Restaurant tonight and they tried to pass a secret message straight from Beijing to me in a cookie. Whats up with that?
/
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Desert Dog Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:42:34pm |
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eddiespaghetti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:43:01pm |
re: #60 redc1c4
Not his head, through the skinney's head. If there was any question...
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tradewind Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:43:12pm |
re: #61 Syrah
You need to clear your cache and install some anti-spyware software.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:43:32pm |
re: #61 Syrah
Bye the bye.
I went to a Chinese Restaurant tonight and they tried to pass a secret message straight from Beijing to me in a cookie. Whats up with that?
/
Did it say something like "Your life will soon experience big reward."
?
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:43:59pm |
re: #61 Syrah
Bye the bye.
I went to a Chinese Restaurant tonight and they tried to pass a secret message straight from Beijing to me in a cookie. Whats up with that?
/
silly, the cookies don't come from Beijing
Come to think of it, these days, they might. I'll have to read the package next time I'm at the Chines Restaurant.
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:44:04pm |
re: #63 eddiespaghetti
Not his head, through the skinney's head. If there was any question...
the way you posted that, there was boocoo questions.........
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Desert Dog Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:44:12pm |
re: #61 Syrah
Bye the bye.
I went to a Chinese Restaurant tonight and they tried to pass a secret message straight from Beijing to me in a cookie. Whats up with that?
/
Hold on, President Obama will send in the FBI to negotiate with the cookie
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Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:44:15pm |
re: #65 Gus 802
Did it say something like "Your life will soon experience big reward."
?
something very like.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:44:30pm |
re: #66 ggt
silly, the cookies don't come from Beijing
Come to think of it, these days, they might. I'll have to read the package next time I'm at the Chines Restaurant.
Hecho en Ohio.
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Egregious Philbin Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:44:59pm |
My bro-in-law grew up in the same street as Mike Nesmith, they were all Christian Scientists, and helped Ma Nesmith with her odd little business in her garage. A paint for covering mistakes on typewriter print outs. Liquid Paper.
Of course, all the kids got high as a kite helping out.
I love the monkees, the true pre-fab four.
Except for "Auntie Grizelda" and "(I'm) gonna buy me a dog"
Yet, Peter Tork is a demigod.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:45:00pm |
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eddiespaghetti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:45:51pm |
bocoo, Vietnamese for many, hope I cleared that up...
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:45:58pm |
re: #69 Syrah
something very like.
Seriously? I got one two? Piece of paper in a cookie with a message?
This ain't right. Someone call DOCTOR Ron Paul and inform him of this event pronto!
//
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:46:06pm |
re: #61 Syrah
I shit you not Syrah, when I was a wee little lad back in the '70s I got one of those cookie slips that simply read "No".
Left me scratching my head for most of the day. "No" to what?
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:46:44pm |
Official UN-Official Lizard Poll:
Do you believe in Day Dreams?
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tradewind Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:46:46pm |
re: #69 Syrah
It's their discreet way to promote the latest Chinese male enhancement formula.
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Edouard Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:47:28pm |
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:47:44pm |
Oops, this stuff I'm drinking is making me type "two" instead of "too." Damn booze.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:47:52pm |
re: #77 ggt
No, and anyone who says they do is selling something.
/
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Noam Sayin' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:48:26pm |
re: #62 Desert Dog
I was thinking about that one, but wasn't sure how it would play.
I had a girlfriend whose mother's name was Jean. She was a wonderful woman. Her daughter, not so much.
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:48:34pm |
I used to work at a place where if I hit the Help button on the computer it would return a screen that said "THERE IS NO HELP AVAILABLE".
I wondered if I was the only one. But I didn't think about it being a conspiracy or anything. Just a little unnerving.
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Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:48:52pm |
re: #54 eddiespaghetti
Indeed, prayers for him. Prayers for a SEAL to put a .223 shell through his head.
/well, gee, in that case wouldn't it just be easier and more efficient for the Bainbridge just light up the lifeboat with her CWIS?
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tradewind Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:49:14pm |
re: #77 ggt
Dear ggt,
Of course. They always cheer up this homecoming queen...
/sincerely, Sleepy Jean/
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:49:27pm |
re: #74 eddiespaghetti
bocoo, Vietnamese for many, hope I cleared that up...
dude: it's not me that you have to "clear things up" for.....
you just posted something that read outside the box and i asked about it.
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:49:52pm |
re: #80 Gus 802
Oops, this stuff I'm drinking is making me type "two" instead of "too." Damn booze.
have too more and see what happens.....
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eddiespaghetti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:49:56pm |
getting near iron fist, just let me know...
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Clemente Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:50:05pm |
re: #61 Syrah
Bye the bye.
I went to a Chinese Restaurant tonight and they tried to pass a secret message straight from Beijing to me in a cookie. Whats up with that?
/
Did you add the words "in bed" to the rest of the message, as tradition requires?
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NoelArmourson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:50:12pm |
re: #77 ggt
Official UN-Official Lizard Poll:
Do you believe in Day Dreams?
I do. I work noghts and sleep days.
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tradewind Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:50:14pm |
re: #79 Edouard
This is simply...
freaking......
embarrassing.
Just saying...
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:50:34pm |
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capitalist piglet Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:51:36pm |
re: #71 Egregious Philbin
My bro-in-law grew up in the same street as Mike Nesmith, they were all Christian Scientists, and helped Ma Nesmith with her odd little business in her garage. A paint for covering mistakes on typewriter print outs. Liquid Paper.
Of course, all the kids got high as a kite helping out.
I love the monkees, the true pre-fab four.
Except for "Auntie Grizelda" and "(I'm) gonna buy me a dog"
Yet, Peter Tork is a demigod.
File that under "Things You Don't See Every Day".
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Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:51:49pm |
re: #63 eddiespaghetti
Not his head, through the skinney's head. If there was any question...
Stun Grenades on three.
/how many pirate terrorists can a SEAL team kill in 15 seconds
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Desert Dog Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:52:06pm |
re: #80 Gus 802
Oops, this stuff I'm drinking is making me type "two" instead of "too." Damn booze.
You know, the label says "alcohol" on it but, it also says "rubbing" in front of that. I don't think you should drink anymore of that stuff...even if the OJ cuts the taste.
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Edouard Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:52:13pm |
re: #71 Egregious PhilbinPeter Tork is a demigod.
Peter was recently diagnosed with cancer, so do send good vibes his way.
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eddiespaghetti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:52:31pm |
re: #84 Killian Bundy
Don't think its that accurate. I know in fact...
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Holidays are Family Fun Time Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:52:36pm |
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Desert Dog Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:52:39pm |
re: #96 Killian Bundy
Stun Grenades on three.
/how many pirate terrorists can a SEAL team kill in 15 seconds
That depends.....how many pirates are there right now?
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:52:52pm |
re: #97 Desert Dog
You know, the label says "alcohol" on it but, it also says "rubbing" in front of that. I don't think you should drink anymore of that stuff...even if the OJ cuts the taste.
Says whiskey. I think it's Canadian. ;)
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Noam Sayin' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:53:26pm |
re: #96 Killian Bundy
Stun Grenades on three.
/how many pirate terrorists can a SEAL team kill in 15 seconds
*raises hand*
All of them?
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Desert Dog Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:53:33pm |
re: #102 Gus 802
Says whiskey. I think it's Canadian. ;)
Mine says "Guinness" and I just drank the last one :-(
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eddiespaghetti Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:53:34pm |
re: #96 Killian Bundy
Many, as you would imagine, they are killers.
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Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:53:38pm |
re: #78 tradewind
It's their discreet way to promote the latest Chinese male enhancement formula.
Bummer.
Here I thought I was unwittingly being involved in a secret Chinese espionage conspiracy with Jet Lee and Chow Yun-Fat busting down the doors and throwing people out the windows.
But no. It was just spam.
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Slumbering Behemoth Stinks Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:54:03pm |
re: #88 eddiespaghetti
If you cross that line, the Lizards will let you know, and brutally so.
Iron Fist is wise: "If you think you are too drunk to post, you are too drunk to post".
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:54:32pm |
re: #105 Desert Dog
Mine says "Guinness" and I just drank the last one :-(
One must keep a reserve well stocked. Doesn't always work out that way of course.
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zombie Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:55:02pm |
Little-known bizarre Monkees trivia:
When ads appeared in the L.A. trade papers announcing that a new band was being formed, one of the people who auditioned to be one of the Monkees was...Frank Zappa!
For 15 extra credit points, discuss what the Monkees would have been like if Frank Zappa had been chosen for the band.
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Desert Dog Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:55:18pm |
re: #109 Gus 802
One must keep a reserve well stocked. Doesn't always work out that way of course.
My brother was here earlier and he killed 4 of them. What a mooch
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redc1c4 Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:55:26pm |
re: #108 Slumbering Behemoth
If you cross that line, the Lizards will let you know, and brutally so.
Iron Fist is wise: "If you think you are too drunk to post, you are too drunk to post".
he's been bumping the line...... look at the bruises.
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:55:30pm |
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Desert Dog Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:56:24pm |
re: #111 zombie
Little-known bizarre Monkees trivia:
When ads appeared in the L.A. trade papers announcing that a new band was being formed, one of the people who auditioned to be one of the Monkees was...Frank Zappa!
For 15 extra credit points, discuss what the Monkees would have been like if Frank Zappa had been chosen for the band.
Steven Stills tried out too, but was told his teeth were not up to par. Steven Stills and Frank Zappa....that would have actually been a good band
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Syrah Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:56:59pm |
re: #111 zombie
Little-known bizarre Monkees trivia:
When ads appeared in the L.A. trade papers announcing that a new band was being formed, one of the people who auditioned to be one of the Monkees was...Frank Zappa!
For 15 extra credit points, discuss what the Monkees would have been like if Frank Zappa had been chosen for the band.
Do you think Zappa would have lasted with the constraints the producers would have put on him?
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Killian Bundy Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:57:26pm |
re: #99 eddiespaghetti
Don't think its that accurate. I know in fact...
/nevermind, she sports 5" guns, that'd do it
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NoelArmourson Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:58:23pm |
re: #111 zombie
Little-known bizarre Monkees trivia:
When ads appeared in the L.A. trade papers announcing that a new band was being formed, one of the people who auditioned to be one of the Monkees was...Frank Zappa!
For 15 extra credit points, discuss what the Monkees would have been like if Frank Zappa had been chosen for the band.
The Monkees would have been a mother of an invention?
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Noam Sayin' Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:58:36pm |
re: #111 zombie
For 15 extra credit points, discuss what the Monkees would have been like if Frank Zappa had been chosen for the band.
Quite a bit more - and less - palatable, depending on one's taste.
Question back at ya. What would Frank's music have been like, had he been chosen for the band?
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A Man for all Seasons Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:58:43pm |
re: #111 zombie
Little-known bizarre Monkees trivia:
When ads appeared in the L.A. trade papers announcing that a new band was being formed, one of the people who auditioned to be one of the Monkees was...Frank Zappa!
For 15 extra credit points, discuss what the Monkees would have been like if Frank Zappa had been chosen for the band.
Zom..The monkees would have been oneof the most progressive bands in the world instead of a media joke..
then i saw her boobs..
Now I'm a believer..yea yea yea
************************************
Good morning you crazy diamonds...
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tradewind Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:58:45pm |
re: #107 Syrah
And it turned out to be just another con from the Hung Wong Trading Company.
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Desert Dog Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:58:45pm |
re: #116 Syrah
Do you think Zappa would have lasted with the constraints the producers would have put on him?
They would have waited for the acid to wear off. But, they would have realized that it was not acid, it is actually how he is sober!
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Gus Fri, Apr 10, 2009 11:59:31pm |
re: #111 zombie
Dynamo hum.
Walking down the street.
Because we're all trying to get yellow snow.
Broken Hearts Are for Assholes.
Hey hey, we're the Monkees.
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Sharmuta Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:00:25am |
re: #116 Syrah
Do you think Zappa would have lasted with the constraints the producers would have put on him?
Heehee- you said constrain. No.
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:00:36am |
Is that a real poncho...
or a Sears poncho?
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wiffersnapper Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:01:08am |
Hope everyone had a blessed Good Friday (if you happen to celebrate it). Nothing's better for leading into Easter than a 2.5 hour long service celebrating Christ's death
/2nd half sarc ;)
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Desert Dog Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:01:33am |
Frank Nesmith and Mike Zappa
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:01:55am |
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:02:21am |
re: #106 eddiespaghetti
Many, as you would imagine, they are killers.
There's only four pirates in an enclosed space that would never see the approach at sea, you know, the [expletive deleted] SEALs train for.
/they're just not being allowed to do it because of TOTUS squeamishness
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wiffersnapper Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:02:41am |
Didn't the Monkees not write their own songs or something?
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:03:43am |
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Noam Sayin' Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:04:14am |
re: #134 Killian Bundy
I've been wondering about that since I first heard of the story. My first thought was, 'Oh. They'll put a SEAL team on that. This should be over in about an hour.'
WTF?
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Edouard Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:04:22am |
Frank Zappa was a Monkee for part of one episode. The evidence is right here.
Can you tell Zappa and Nesmith apart?
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zombie Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:05:45am |
re: #136 wiffersnapper
Didn't the Monkees not write their own songs or something?
They were tarred with that, and yes many of their songs were written by other outstanding songwriters of the era, hired by Don Kirschner...but Mike Nesmith was actually a fantastic songwriter himself, and won the right to record his own songs with the band.
(He wrote "Different Drum," later made famous by the Stone Poneys, for example. Also, many of the better but lesser-known Monkees singles.)
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tradewind Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:05:45am |
re: #128 wiffersnapper
I don't know about yours, but the service I went to at noon was more about mourning the sins that resulted in what He had to do.
The celebration starts Easter morning.
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:06:08am |
I'm just popping in to say that I'm feeling better today. I've been getting some much need rest, and the coughing is subsiding.
I won't make it to fruitcup, so Pietr can have my fruitcup (he was eyeing last night).
I do plan to go to work tomorrow, even if I'm not 100%, so here's to getting back to normal!
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:06:15am |
Musical excreta and random stuff brought on from earlier threads - John Birch Society and Zappa as a Monkee.. could that explain King Kong? King Kong which is not to be confused with Major Kong Yee Hah!.
It's scary when I have too much time on my hands - crap, I must - Styx
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Desert Dog Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:07:25am |
Night all, my carriage just turned back into a pumpkin....play nice
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:07:31am |
Instead of Zappa joining the Monkees..
what would it had been like if Charles would have joined the Monkees?
I'm a believer in 5/8 time and in B flat..But with a wicked lead guitar..
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Noam Sayin' Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:08:09am |
re: #143 Van Helsing
Thanks for the highlight reel, Van.
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tradewind Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:09:23am |
Goodnight/morning, and a happy Easter and blessed Passover to all ya'll who keep 'em......
Just don't let me wake up to headlines that those four thugs are still paddling around....take them out.
Somebody.
Anybody.
Even the French may apply.
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:12:58am |
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:13:18am |
re: #152 Sharmuta
Take care and don't over do it.
Thanks. I think I'll be OK, but I will keep your advice in mind.
{Sharmuta}
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:13:26am |
Well, in my time zone it just became the Saturday Morning Drinking Thread.
Having read the Totten post about Sadr City I just got a letter from the eldest son explaining where he was posted this tour - the Ur section of Sadr City. As he said - "Jeez dad, this place is the worst shithole I've seen here".
Yup. I'm thrilled.
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:14:32am |
re: #142 gmsc
I'm just popping in to say that I'm feeling better today. I've been getting some much need rest, and the coughing is subsiding.
I won't make it to fruitcup, so Pietr can have my fruitcup (he was eyeing last night).
I do plan to go to work tomorrow, even if I'm not 100%, so here's to getting back to normal!
Missed your Today in History post. ;)
I'm waiting for the LGF dailies from the Nirthers.
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redc1c4 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:14:41am |
re: #156 Van Helsing
Well, in my time zone it just became the Saturday Morning Drinking Thread.
Having read the Totten post about Sadr City I just got a letter from the eldest son explaining where he was posted this tour - the Ur section of Sadr City. As he said - "Jeez dad, this place is the worst shithole I've seen here".
Yup. I'm thrilled.
so he was never in Kirkuk? (sp)
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:15:35am |
re: #148 Noam Sayin'
You're more than welcome. A pleasant distraction for me to track down the Chad Mitchell Trio. I found them to be most amusing 30+ years ago.
Not so amusing anymore.
I'm violating the Iron Fist rule.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:15:44am |
/hint: manic speculation in it busted out Europe's economy in the 17th century
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wiffersnapper Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:16:23am |
re: #141 tradewind
Well, this was a solemn service. Veneration of the Cross, Passion as the Gospel reading. I'm glad I'm a choir director, I can't remember how I ever lasted that long as simply a member of the congregation.
Nothing celebratory about it.
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redc1c4 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:16:27am |
re: #162 Killian Bundy
/hint: manic speculation in it busted out Europe's economy in the 17th century
tulips..... didn't need the pic
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:16:28am |
re: #151 eddiespaghetti
Out peeps, official iron fist....
Did someone say Peeps?
Peeps Imitate Life: 11 Sweet Marshmallow Scenes
Featuring: Octopeeps, Thrilla in Manila, The Peepatrator, Hung Jury, U2 3D (for Sharmuta!), Yes, We Did, Wreck of the Edmund Peepsgerald, Peeposuction, Hunting with Veep Peep, Give Peeps a Chance and Peep Show
There are links to even more Peep articles at the link.
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Truck Monkey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:16:35am |
re: #162 Killian Bundy
/hint: manic speculation in it busted out Europe's economy in the 17th century
Tulips!
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wiffersnapper Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:17:00am |
re: #140 zombie
Zombie proves once again to be and endless wealth of information. It saves me a trip to the wikipedia! Thanks.
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Bobblehead Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:17:11am |
re: #162 Killian Bundy
/hint: manic speculation in it busted out Europe's economy in the 17th century
Tulips
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:17:24am |
Tulips was going to be my answer before I fell over.
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THX 1138 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:18:29am |
re: #42 Noam Sayin'
That all time great guitar lick is the great Glenn Campbell
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:19:09am |
Yeah, yeah, the clue was too easy.
/cool picture though
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:21:16am |
re: #160 redc1c4
so he was never in Kirkuk? (sp)
Nope. Mumidiayah - The World Famous Triangle of Death, after those mutherfuckers from the (IIRC) 82nd Airborne fucked up the family because one those shitballs couldn't keep his dick in his pants.
Other than that he was in a 'more north-western' location.
Crap. I'm not whining, I just hope that the IA are doing their job, cuz the whole idea now is joint ops.
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redc1c4 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:21:39am |
re: #170 Gus 802
Tulips was going to be my answer before I fell over.
then you must have smoked two joints instead....
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:22:57am |
Mike Nesmith also wrote and performed, " Joanne". If you haven't heard it. treat yourself. If you have...
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:23:07am |
re: #176 redc1c4
then you must have smoked two joints instead....
Nah, if I did I'd be either asleep by now or saying seriously weird things by now.
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:24:05am |
There is an old movie on called corrina corrina.. starring whoopi goldberg.
There is a scene where a Black lady sings somewhere over the rainbow with a jazz band..Just ripped it up...She is a monster..Wonder who she is
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:24:15am |
re: #176 redc1c4
then you must have smoked two joints instead....
Napoleon...
Near free association is dangerous, but WTF.
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redc1c4 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:24:21am |
re: #178 Gus 802
Nah, if I did I'd be either asleep by now or saying seriously weird things by now.
ever read your posts?
/white smoke
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sngnsgt Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:25:38am |
re: #178 Gus 802
Nah, if I did I'd be either asleep by now or saying seriously weird things by now.
And VERY hungry.. ;-)
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:26:10am |
re: #159 Gus 802
Missed your Today in History post. ;)
Those were from the Associated Press, and due to their major problems with people embedding videos from their YouTube channel without paying (which everybody else but the AP realized was the point of YouTube), they've been taking those down.
When they attempted to sue a TN radio station for doing this, the response was quick and negative. They've since backed down, and you can read about this story here.
As for April 11 in history?
1689 – William III and Mary II are crowned as joint sovereigns of Britain.
1865 – President Abraham Lincoln makes his last public speech.
1868 – The Shogunate is abolished in Japan.
1905 – Albert Einstein reveals his Theory of Relativity (special relativity).
1921 – First sports broadcast on the radio takes place.
1921 – Iowa becomes the first U.S. state to impose a cigarette tax.
1932 – Joel Grey was born.
1957 – Britain agrees to Singaporean self-rule.
1961 – The trial of Adolf Eichmann begins in Jerusalem.
1968 – President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing.
1970 – Apollo 13 is launched.
1973 – Jennifer Esposito is born.
1976 – The Apple I is created.
1979 – Ugandan dictator Idi Amin is deposed.
1981 – President Ronald Reagan returns to the White House from the hospital, 12 days after he was wounded in an assassination attempt.
2006 – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announces that Iran has successfully enriched uranium.
2007 – Two bombings in the Algerian capital of Algiers, kills 33 people and wounds a further 222 others.
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:26:46am |
re: #181 redc1c4
ever read your posts?
/white smoke
But, but. lol Hey, it's 1:30 AM here. What's your excuse?
/white smoke.
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:28:24am |
re: #183 gmsc
Thanks. Reminder. Apollo 11 40th anniversary is coming up soon. Not that many people will care.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:29:23am |
Speaking of Michael Nesmith, I had this on Sony Beta HiFi (paid $700 in 1981 bucks for the damn thing).
It was good. The tape and the player.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:30:07am |
Wow, just looked at the date.
/today's the birthday of the really cool people . . . like Realwest
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:31:03am |
re: #188 Killian Bundy
Wow, just looked at the date.
/today's the birthday of the really cool people . . . like Realwest
Is it RW's birthday today?
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:31:22am |
re: #187 BatGuano
But I will care deeply. July 20th.
Great. I hope Charles will do a post regarding the event.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:31:28am |
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:31:55am |
re: #186 Van Helsing
Michael Nesmith virtually invented the music video.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:32:10am |
re: #185 Gus 802
Thanks. Reminder. Apollo 11 40th anniversary is coming up soon. Not that many people will care.
I care.
For whatever the fuck that's worth. Keep your eye on SpaceX. they've got a success under their belts and some ambitious yet reasonable plans.
Gives me hope for the future.
30 years later than it should have been, but here we are.
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:32:35am |
Would you even recognize Mike Nesmith today if you saw him walking down the street?
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:33:26am |
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:33:50am |
re: #190 Gus 802
Of course he will. If not, someone will have to bitch slap him. (just a joke charles!)
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:34:02am |
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:35:28am |
re: #194 gmsc
Would you even recognize Mike Nesmith today if you saw him walking down the street?
Only if he had his silly hat on.
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:35:50am |
re: #194 gmsc
Would you even recognize Mike Nesmith today if you saw him walking down the street?
Are you kidding me? whoa...
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:37:06am |
re: #196 BatGuano
Of course he will. If not, someone will have to bitch slap him. (just a joke charles!)
Would make a great article. It touches on so many different accomplishments: space, science, engineering, politics. We can even improvise with the moon hoax kooks and conspiracies. Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Mike Collins.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:37:39am |
re: #197 HoosierHoops
Really? RW is such a cool dude...one of my favorite bloggers
/really, there's a surprising number of lizards born on 4/11 as has been discovered on past anniversaries, Charles has to wait 'til Monday
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:38:02am |
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:40:34am |
Sometimes it really sucks to be hadji...
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:40:59am |
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:41:45am |
re: #202 Gus 802
That would compose many threads. I hope it happens. Knowing Charles sense of History and love of science, I know it will happen.
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THX 1138 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:42:18am |
re: #195 Killian Bundy
NBC originally wanted a TV series based upon A Hard Day's Night but soon found out they could not afford the Beatles, so they settled upon making their own band, The Monkees
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:43:56am |
re: #207 BatGuano
That would compose many threads. I hope it happens. Knowing Charles sense of History and love of science, I know it will happen.
I think so. The other coming up is Sept. 1, 1939. 70 year anniversary of the invasion of Poland or the start of WWII.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:45:15am |
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:46:38am |
re: #206 Killian Bundy
/well, if we're going to talk musical movie clips . . .
It gets down to who invented what. For example, who invented the television? Many did. Mike Nesmith produced a s*** load of videos in the 70's. Invented, no. Popularized, yes. :)
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:48:38am |
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:49:14am |
re: #211 BatGuano
It gets down to who invented what. For example, who invented the television? Many did. Mike Nesmith produced a s*** load of videos in the 70's. Invented, no. Popularized, yes. :)
I believe Philo T. Farnsworth is credited with the original TV patents - raster scan, phosphor persistence, etc.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:49:26am |
re: #208 THX 1138
Artist: The Monkees
Album: Greatest Hits [Rhino]
Year: 1995
Tracks 1. (Theme From) The Monkees
2. Last Train to Clarksville
3. I Wanna Be Free
4. I'm a Believer
5. (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone [Single Version]
6. Mary, Mary
7. A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
8. The Girl I Knew Somewhere
9. Randy Scouse Git
10. Pleasant Valley Sunday [Single Version]
11. Words [Single Version]
12. Daydream Believer
13. Goin' Down
14. Valleri
15. D.W. Washburn
16. It's Nice to Be With You
17. Porpoise Song [Single Version]
18. Listen to the Band [Single Version]
19. That Was Then, This Is Now
20. Heart and Soul
Okay, damn, we missed one.
There, that caps the Monkee experience. Unless . . .
/digging deep on this special day
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:51:06am |
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:52:03am |
re: #214 Killian Bundy
Davy Jones actually had a band in the late 80s. He opened up for the Dixie Dregs for a concert I saw.
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:53:32am |
re: #214 Killian Bundy
Okay, damn, we missed one.
[Video]/digging deep on this special day
Here's another one you missed:
;)
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:54:24am |
re: #213 Van Helsing
Yes, he did come up with idea of scanning, inspired by the plowing of a field. The other competing idea was a mechanical tv the operation of which I don't understand. Farnsworth took existing technologies to refine his ideas. After all, he did not invent the cathode ray tube.
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sngnsgt Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:54:28am |
re: #212 gmsc
Hey gmsc, shout out from Vegas! Is it raining in your neck of the woods?
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:54:39am |
re: #216 Killian Bundy
Stop me before I suck at this again - counter battery
I think I got it this time.
You have to watch the whole thing.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:54:42am |
re: #217 Gus 802
Davy Jones actually had a band in the late 80s. He opened up for the Dixie Dregs for a concert I saw.
And you've managed to claw your way back from that experience?
/I'm impress
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:55:49am |
re: #222 Killian Bundy
And you've managed to claw your way back from that experience?
/I'm impress
Sure. Can you name the guitarist with the Dixie Dregs?
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:56:34am |
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:56:46am |
re: #212 gmsc
Of course I remember it! I watched it every Saturday morning when I was nine. Good times.
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:57:15am |
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:58:40am |
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Shiplord Kirel Sat, Apr 11, 2009 12:59:24am |
Greetings, honored Zionist Honcoes and other co-conspirators! I was just reviewing all the great posts I missed while I was out working tonight. I see, for example, that we have another fine batch of hate-mail from our ever-creative detractors. This one is unpretentiously crude and vitriolic, with just the right touch of bile and inside reference, as well as an amusingly fruity tang of bad grammar. It is perhaps a little lacking in volume and shrillness, however. I give it a 7.
I was offended, however, to see one of the correspondents declare us to be an "arm of AIPAC." This is altogether demeaning, hurtful, and dismissive, since we are in fact the eyes, ears, and tentacles of AIPAC, as well as other conspirators about whom these wretched troofers know nothing. Mere arms are for hugging, which is he last thing in the world we want to do to our enemies.
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:00:33am |
re: #220 sngnsgt
Hey gmsc, shout out from Vegas! Is it raining in your neck of the woods?
Yep. As a matter of fact, in the part of Vegas I live in, not only is it raining down, it's also raining up!
/My water was never turned off, but people who live just a block or two down the street from me weren't so lucky.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:00:53am |
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:02:03am |
re: #214 Killian Bundy
It's good to be old sometimes. I remember that song (Gonna buy me dog).
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redc1c4 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:02:07am |
gotta go: going sailing with Slokat again tomorrow....... sleep might be helpful for that.
enjoy the fruitcup!
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:03:44am |
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Gus Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:03:59am |
re: #230 Killian Bundy
[Video]
/wasn't there
Neither me. That's early Deep Purple. Morse has been the recent guitarist for the AARP Deep Purple. I think they sound better now and are a lot more sober.
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:10:44am |
On July 11, 2008, Apple introduced the iTunes App Store. It's not even a year old, but the App Store is already about to reach 1 billion downloads!
Just for comparison, it took LGF 6 months to go from their 6 millionth post to their 7 millionth post (congrats, goddess!).
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:12:55am |
re: #238 gmsc
On July 11, 2008, Apple introduced the iTunes App Store. It's not even a year old, but the App Store is already about to reach 1 billion downloads!
Just for comparison, it took LGF 6 months to go from their 6 millionth post to their 7 millionth post (congrats, goddess!).
As I recall, most aren't used for more than a few days, free or paid for.
/and no, I don't have to provide linkys today
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:13:40am |
re: #239 Fenway_Nation
Shoulda been me
/pout
It was almost a creationist post – but Charles deleted it as it went against the rules!
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:14:42am |
re: #234 Gus 802
Neither me. That's early Deep Purple. Morse has been the recent guitarist for the AARP Deep Purple. I think they sound better now and are a lot more sober.
/gee, maybe they should quit commercially treading on history and find a new name
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:16:09am |
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:16:46am |
re: #229 gmsc
it's also raining up!
/My water was never turned off, but people who live just a block or two down the street from me weren't so lucky.
To be a little clearer here, a sinkhole opened up just a 3 minute drive from my house!
To make it worse, the valve controlling the pipes broke off, so the only way to stop the water flow was to shut off water service to almost 2,000 homes!
Last I checked, they were still pumping water out of the hole before they can even get down and begin fixing it, so those without water may be without it through much of tomorrow at the very least.
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:18:12am |
My favorite R and R song of all time. I was 10 years old.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:20:35am |
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:21:19am |
Since we're talking old music and TV shows, does anyone else remember the theme from
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
?
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:23:25am |
re: #251 gmsc
Damn!. Rick rolled again! Just like Thanksgiving.
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:23:59am |
re: #250 Killian Bundy
Thank you. He quit the band on a 'deeply personal' issue. Must be a chick involved. Always is.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:24:44am |
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:27:05am |
What does 'embedding disabled upon request' mean?
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:28:08am |
re: #251 gmsc
Well, the song I remember was from Harry Nilsson.
That wasn't it, quite.
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:28:52am |
While we wait for the fruitcup..It's time for another of the Hoopsters early morning Saturday movie review...
1994 Corrina Corrina A housekeeper (whoopsi Goldberg) charms a widower( Ray Liotta) and his daughter ( Tina Majorino) (Comedy)
First off Tina as an 6yr old in this movie is the same girl that was on HBO Big Love as an 18 year..She is cute as a button and a great acter..
Back to the review..
This movie .and i've been meaning to see this..Really took on many racial issues in society when perhaps it wasn't such a white hot topic...The writers took on sterotypes head on and looking back sort of Naive...
Basically it is a sweet story..and entertaining.
You could not make this movie in 2009.. The Sterotypes are now against the law...
Jeez I knew Whoopi was pretty much a wacked out lefty..But my lawd..She is a very very good actress..
Ray plays the perfect part..He is a genius in what ever he does..Ray never mails it in.
Fruitcup here yet?
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sngnsgt Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:28:54am |
re: #229 gmsc
Yep. As a matter of fact, in the part of Vegas I live in, not only is it raining down, it's also raining up!
/My water was never turned off, but people who live just a block or two down the street from me weren't so lucky.
Ours was off for a few hours the other day but we were at work. We didn't know until we came home and talked to a neighbor about it. It was back on within an hour.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:29:00am |
re: #257 axegrinder
What does 'embedding disabled upon request' mean?
/you no see video and it can't be linked
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:29:52am |
re: #257 axegrinder
What does 'embedding disabled upon request' mean?
Some YouTube aren't allowed to be embedded on outside sites. This could be the preference of the person who posted the video, or it could be YouTube itself imposing a copyright issue (instead of outright removal, they've just begun limiting embedding ability).
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:30:55am |
re: #255 Killian Bundy
[Video]
/that was uncalled for
If you don't like Rickrolling, how about it's stone age equivalent – Rockrolling!
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:31:46am |
Still waiting for fruitcup...
Anyone remember 'The Point'? Animated movie, early 1970s. Soundtrack by Harry Nilsson...
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:31:52am |
re: #258 Van Helsing
Well, the song I remember was from Harry Nilsson.
That wasn't it, quite.
Here it is as the opening theme of the show, after some brief banter by Eddie and his father:
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:36:13am |
re: #263 gmsc
I remember watching the first episode of the Flintstones, which always reminds me of this:
ttp
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:36:25am |
Somalis in Minnesota react to barrage of bad news
Sometimes Dahir Mohamed, who works behind the counter at a music shop at a Minneapolis Somali mall, winces when he turns on the news.
First he was hearing about the alleged suicide bomber from Minneapolis. Then it was this week's raids of three money-wiring services. And now, nonstop coverage of Somali pirates holding an American hostage.
U of M student Ruqia Mohamed"We wished it was someone else, like another community besides the Somalians. We don't want to be in the front of the news for negative things," said Mohamed. "If it was for the first Somali-American who won the Olympics, yeah, I could be proud of it. But not for somebody who is creating violence for others and making a mess."
Islam is as Islam does.
/don't like it, convert to Christianity, 'tis the week
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:37:05am |
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The Other Les Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:37:08am |
I have a suggestion.
Let's just split up the stimulus funds and deposit them in the personal bank accounts of the leaders of the Democratic Party. Do it on a sliding scale to cover everyone from The Big Zero to the precinct captain level.
If we must have political corruption let us have efficient political corruption.
What are your questions on this suggestion?
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:38:06am |
re: #264 Van Helsing
Still waiting for fruitcup...
Anyone remember 'The Point'? Animated movie, early 1970s. Soundtrack by Harry Nilsson...
No..But I'd like to get any sound track by Harry on the big boy server..
I have 7 buddies and we have shared a music server since Napster days.
It's just us and believe me we just friggin dump cool stuff on there..
Last summer I got a recording of Warren Zevon's last live performance from somebody..
We were like whoa! that is so cool! It's archived..
I love music..
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:41:33am |
re: #269 The Other Les
I'd rather all the money went to defense. Start building and testing more powerful nukes and more accurate rockets. And build new fighter jets and pay our soldiers more. That's what I 'd like to see the stimulus money go to.
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:41:38am |
re: #268 axegrinder
re: #262 gmsc
Thanks. I heard a version of Lazy once with Joe Satriani playing lead. Awesome. I think he toured with Deep Purple 10 or so years ago. Too bad I missed it. Where do I go to learn how to post the video like you guys do? I usually just do a lame link.
dj
Just grab the URL from the address bar, paste it into your message, and it should turn into a video automatically!
For example, pasting the following code: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ugx0Z0239Y
Should result in:
(look at the bottom of the place you enter your text, and click the link that says, "How to embed videos".)
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:42:15am |
re: #268 axegrinder
Videos are easy. Copy the page URL and paste it into a LGF comment box.
/now you try it
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The Other Les Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:42:56am |
re: #272 axegrinder
I'd rather all the money went to defense. Start building and testing more powerful nukes and more accurate rockets. And build new fighter jets and pay our soldiers more. That's what I 'd like to see the stimulus money go to.
Forgot to put in the sarcasm slash.
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:45:46am |
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:45:57am |
re: #270 HoosierHoops
No..But I'd like to get any sound track by Harry on the big boy server..
I have 7 buddies and we have shared a music server since Napster days.
It's just us and believe me we just friggin dump cool stuff on there..
Last summer I got a recording of Warren Zevon's last live performance from somebody..
We were like whoa! that is so cool! It's archived..
I love music..
Then you would probably be interested in the soundtrack to the movie 'Nilsson, Son of Dracula'. I never saw it, had the soundtrack on vinyl. Never saw it cuz it was the mid-seventies and well, I have only vague memories of that decade.
The Big Song was 'Daybreak'.
I just like this bit cuz it's all about me: the operation
So enjoy the music Daybreak
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:47:26am |
re: #277 axegrinder
Found that bad boy.
[Video]Awesome..
Congrats on your first video post!
(A little tip – always use preview when posting videos, to make sure they work.)
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:47:29am |
re: #272 axegrinder
How 'bout we just pay them stay the hell away from our wallets?
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gmsc Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:49:16am |
I'd better get going off to sleep. I promised Pietr that he could have my fruitcup, but it doesn't seem he's around, so it's up for grabs.
Although I'll be asleep, you can use the following gmsc simulator to pretend I'm still here.
Good night, all!
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:50:19am |
re: #278 Van Helsing
Then you would probably be interested in the soundtrack to the movie 'Nilsson, Son of Dracula'. I never saw it, had the soundtrack on vinyl. Never saw it cuz it was the mid-seventies and well, I have only vague memories of that decade.
The Big Song was 'Daybreak'.
I just like this bit cuz it's all about me: the operation
So enjoy the music Daybreak
You just scored me the cool link of the week award with my buds..
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:50:28am |
re: #281 Van Helsing
How 'bout we just pay them stay the hell away from our wallets?
Yeah, good luck with that. Pay one dude off and 20 line up.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:52:43am |
re: #285 axegrinder
Yeah, good luck with that. Pay one dude off and 20 line up.
Yeah, I know. I was just passing a delusion. Which doesn't hurt as much as passing a kidney stone.
Dealing with congress, on the other hand...
Give me kidney stones and root canal any time.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:54:39am |
re: #284 HoosierHoops
Thanks.
Clean living and a cheerful attitude... it always pays off for me.
I prefer torches and pitchforks, but what the heck...
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:58:31am |
re: #289 Van Helsing
Thanks.
Clean living and a cheerful attitude... it always pays off for me.
I prefer torches and pitchforks, but what the heck...
Kind regards..I'm up so early cause in 2 hrs there will be contractors here.
Plumbing, and I'm replacing sub flooring in 2 rooms...Little Winston is following me around going..what's up ? :)
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 1:59:40am |
re: #288 Van Helsing
Your moniker reminds me of old Drakula movies and the connection with Star Wars. My son watched all the Star Wars movies in school a few weeks ago.(Yeah, I know-it's public school) We watched them again at home and I noticed something. The guy that plays Grand Moof Tarkin is Peter Cushing from the old Hammer films and the guy recently playing one of the bad guys in the newer movies was re: #290 HoosierHoops
So is the work cheaper now that we're in a recession or does it cost about what it would have cost 2 years ago?
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:00:18am |
Good morning, afternoon, evening *everyone*!™
Fruitcup is on the buffet -------------->
Help yourselves!
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:02:27am |
re: #293 littleoldlady
Morning sunshine feels nicer with a full belly of fruitcup...
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:03:48am |
Van Helsing! :-)
axegrinder! :-)
Fenway! :-)
/who sez? ;-)
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:04:14am |
Pirates on German ship fail to find U.S. standoff
Pirates on a German ship with 24 foreign hostages said on Saturday they had returned to the Somali coast after failing to locate the scene of a standoff involving an American captive on a drifting lifeboat.
Pirates had hoped to use the hijacked 20,000-tonne container vessel, Hansa Stavanger, as a "shield" to reach fellow pirates holding American ship captain Richard Phillips far out in the Indian Ocean. U.S. naval ships are close to the lifeboat.
"We have come back to Haradheere coast. We could not locate the lifeboat," one pirate on the German ship, who identified himself as Suleiman, told Reuters. "We almost got lost because we could not find the bearing of the lifeboat."
They'll regroup and try again.
/and we still haven't done anything except bring in more observers
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:04:39am |
gmsc! :-)
/wherever you are...
Hope you are feeling better!
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:05:31am |
re: #297 littleoldlady
Van Helsing! :-)
axegrinder! :-)
Fenway! :-)
/who sez? ;-)
hey you!
Thanks for the fruit cup little old lady
Hope today finds you well
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:05:51am |
To finish my goofball post above I was going to say that Christopher Lee played the old Hammer Dracula and the new Star Wars Count Dooku.
Heh. I said Dooku.
Sorry, my son is a Star Wars fiend and can qoute whole passages by heart. I've no idea where he gets this from...
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:06:15am |
Good morning, littleoldlady!Mmmm... fruitcup.
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Crux Australis Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:09:16am |
I know a solution to the Somali pirate situation. Put the Australian Navy in charge. They have a reputation of taking no crap from anyone and they'll get the job done.
I know there are a couple of ships in the Persian Gulf as we speak.
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:11:16am |
re: #307 Crux Australis
I know a solution to the Somali pirate situation. Put the Australian Navy in charge. They have a reputation of taking no crap from anyone and they'll get the job done.
I know there are a couple of ships in the Persian Gulf as we speak.
CRUX! G'd day mate!
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:13:40am |
re: #307 Crux Australis
Excellent idea. The Obama administration has no intention of doing anything. Australia has been our staunchest ally since 2001.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:14:32am |
re: #290 HoosierHoops
Kind regards..I'm up so early cause in 2 hrs there will be contractors here.
Plumbing, and I'm replacing sub flooring in 2 rooms...Little Winston is following me around going..what's up ? :)
I'm just up cuz I was having some annoyance about finding out where the elder warrior won was stationed. Ur district of Sadr City. Just one of those annoying confluences. I got his letter and Michael Totten posted his article Totten. It seems to take me a couple of weeks before I get, hmmm, comfortable, maybe accepting is a better word of where he is.
No biggie. He's trained, he's good. I'm the one with the problem.
At least it isn't plumbing! I HATE plumbing. I'm an engineer and suffer from the 'how hard can it be' syndrome. Gets me into soooo much trouble. Between that and having done a couple of years in construction... let's just say that when my wiser half said "the kitchen is OK but does the ceiling have to be so low?" led to a much higher ceiling (and a great deal of - concern - on her part).
I hate plumbing because even when you think you're done, you can turn on the water and find out that not only are you NOT done, you're worse off than you were.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:16:20am |
re: #307 Crux Australis
I know a solution to the Somali pirate situation. Put the Australian Navy in charge. They have a reputation of taking no crap from anyone and they'll get the job done.
I know there are a couple of ships in the Persian Gulf as we speak.
/it'll probably be over before they could sail there
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:17:45am |
re: #291 axegrinder
I took on the Van Helsing nic when there was a discussion about pitchforks and torches and such then registration opened....
The rest is history,
I will state that there is a Van Helsing much wiser than I that runs the Moonbattery site. I am not him and was not aware of his existences when i registered here.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:19:06am |
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:19:57am |
How much water does your standard lifeboat carry?
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:22:01am |
re: #315 axegrinder
How much water does your standard lifeboat carry?
/this is the Cadillac of lifeboats, ten days at least
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:23:15am |
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:24:02am |
re: #307 Crux Australis
I know a solution to the Somali pirate situation. Put the Australian Navy in charge. They have a reputation of taking no crap from anyone and they'll get the job done.
I know there are a couple of ships in the Persian Gulf as we speak.
They really wouldn't like it if I was Imperator.
Unfortunately, now they are going to have to deal with the crews of the other ships (human shields) and getting our US Captain out of this alive.
Why would they hate it if I was Imperator? I'd pay the fuckers whatever they wanted and then I would ensure that they NEVER had a chance to spend it and their children and grandchildren (if any) would have nightmares about what happened to the miserable bastards.
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:24:22am |
So it'll be over in 8 days. If they let the hostage die it goes from 10 years to life. I like the old days when pirates where hung from the mast. After the keel hauling, hang what's left.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:24:54am |
re: #316 Killian Bundy
/this is the Cadillac of lifeboats, ten days at least
And then, if we're still negotiating?
/they'll obviously get all the food and water they want
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:25:02am |
re: #315 axegrinder
How much water does your standard lifeboat carry?
Stinking pirates don't need no stinking water..arrrggg matey!
/they keep this shit up they will have talk like a Somali pirate day..
It's like a cross between tech support in India and Johny Depp.
Scary..But pretty funny sounding...
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Fenway_Nation Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:26:14am |
re: #307 Crux Australis
The Japanese are in the reigon as well. They sent two destroyers to go after the pirates in the Indian Ocean.....even though their Navy is supposed to utilized in defending the Japanese home islands, once could make the case that repeated attacks on Japanese shipping presents a risk to the security and economy of Japan and they're within their rights to deploy off the Horn of Africa.
The Russians are doing it, the French are doing it, the Indians are doing it, we're doing it.....and I'd be a little surprised if the Iranians weren't doing it (pirates seized an Iranian-flagged freighter carrying grain late last year....this is in addition to the Iranian 'mystery vessel' where the pirates became seriously ill after taking over the ship).
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:27:05am |
re: #321 HoosierHoops
Stinking pirates don't need no stinking water..arrrggg matey!
/they keep this shit up they will have talk like a Somali pirate day..
It's like a cross between tech support in India and Johny Depp.
Scary..But pretty funny sounding...
Heh. Kinda funny, but what the heck.
Kill the piratical scum.
If for no other reason than they do not properly pronounce 'arrrggg'.
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:27:19am |
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:28:33am |
re: #322 Fenway_Nation
hmmm. Radiation poisoning perhaps? Serves 'em right.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:30:12am |
re: #324 BatGuano
I'm good with that. I've always liked that song. Can anyone provide a translation? I could look it up, but that would take thinking, effort, etc. and there are so man smart lizards that could probably do this in a heartbeat...
and I'm lazy.
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:32:03am |
re: #324 BatGuano
I think they did this song during a wedding scene in Fiddler On the Roof. Very festive. I didn't understand a word.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:33:15am |
The internet is a dangerous thing - for the Nilsson thing up thread - Me and my Arrow
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:34:03am |
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:36:52am |
re: #326 Van Helsing
It means, something like we rejoice or let us rejoice. but I love it.
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:38:14am |
It's illegal to have a wedding or Bar Mitzvah without that song.
/how do you spell e x c o m m u n i c a t i o n ?
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:39:09am |
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:41:24am |
re: #333 littleoldlady
It's illegal to have a wedding or Bar Mitzvah without that song.
/how do you spell e x c o m m u n i c a t i o n ?
You're not just pulling our collective legs are you? Ex-communication being a Catholic and all...
I'm not aware of a Jewish equivalent.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:43:12am |
re: #334 axegrinder
So, what, you got an axe to grid or sumthin?
I like the movie. But I'm a heathen/pagan/unbeliever.
What do I know?
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:46:24am |
re: #335 Van Helsing
Actually, neither was I. But there is.
When members of the Neturei Karta went to the Teheran Holocaust conference, at least one of them got the boot for it.
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BatGuano Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:47:32am |
re: #337 Van Helsing
Believe what you want to. More power to you. :)
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:48:46am |
Okay, they've thrown our dropped communication devices overboard out of well founded paranoia. They're using the SAT phone(s) they brought with them to communicate with their brethren and we're listening to every [expletive deleted] word. My question is why aren't we disrupting this link?
/because they have a hostage, ask the Russians. we're going to learn a lesson here, hopefully
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:48:57am |
re: #337 Van Helsing
My parents took me to see this when I was 6. It's like my earliest memory. What were they thinking?
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Fenway_Nation Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:55:17am |
re: #341 Killian Bundy
Maybe that's why the commandeered German ship the pirates were trying to use as a shield couldn't make the rondezvous.....
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freetoken Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:55:58am |
..... sleepwalking... must have fruitcup......
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:56:50am |
re: #342 axegrinder
I really, really enjoyed the musical and the movie. I hadn't even thought of most of the songs in the better part of 30 years...
Thank you for bringing back some good memories. At this time of year my, not indoctrination, shall we say learning in the Christian tradition, causes some friction in the family.
With this reminder I can deflect some conversations and warp things back to meaning from dogma.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:58:20am |
re: #343 Fenway_Nation
Maybe that's why the commandeered German ship the pirates were trying to use as a shield couldn't make the rondezvous.....
/my nic is blue
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:59:08am |
re: #344 freetoken
..... sleepwalking... must have fruitcup......
How about a Omelet? Cheese..tomato..hash browns..fruitcup..toast and jelly and the house blend coffee?
/I use only the freshest dinosaurs eggs...
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 2:59:15am |
re: #345 Van Helsing
It was the Ian Gillian connection that made me think of it. I bawled like the baby I was when Judas hung himself. Everybody is used to seeing Jesus on the cross but suicide was a new concept for my back then. Dad carried me out to the car.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:02:45am |
re: #339 littleoldlady
Actually, neither was I. But there is.
When members of the Neturei Karta went to the Teheran Holocaust conference, at least one of them got the boot for it.
I didn't realize that Jews did the shunning thing. I've known members of not Catholic Christian sects that were subject to this that found it to be absolutely devastating.
I was going to go off on an historical rant, but it's too late, and I'm too fuzz-brained to make a go of it.
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:04:58am |
I think Quakers do the shunning thing. At least, that's what I remember from some Harrison Ford movie called 'Witness.' Pretty good movie.
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freetoken Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:05:06am |
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:05:58am |
re: #349 axegrinder
6 years you were? Yeah, def a bit young for that. A bit young to deal with any of the morbid aspects of Christianity. Or any other religious philosophy that I can think of off the top my head.
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NoelArmourson Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:08:41am |
re: #351 axegrinder
I think that was Amish.
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axegrinder Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:10:58am |
re: #354 NoelArmourson
I think your right. Time to do some work. Have a good day Lizards.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:17:28am |
Four terrorist in an enclosed 28' lifeboat without power?
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:20:16am |
GEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPERS! :-) :-) :-)
Good golly! WHERE have you been?
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:25:14am |
By the way, this is Realwest's birthday . . .
/this will be a Ares memory test
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Geepers Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:25:48am |
Hey littleoldlady.
Been working regular hours anymore so I don't get to be around at any and all times anymore. Kinda bland it is.
How are you?
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:26:14am |
re: #322 Fenway_Nation
The Japanese are in the reigon as well. They sent two destroyers to go after the pirates in the Indian Ocean.....even though their Navy is supposed to utilized in defending the Japanese home islands, once could make the case that repeated attacks on Japanese shipping presents a risk to the security and economy of Japan and they're within their rights to deploy off the Horn of Africa.
The Russians are doing it, the French are doing it, the Indians are doing it, we're doing it.....and I'd be a little surprised if the Iranians weren't doing it (pirates seized an Iranian-flagged freighter carrying grain late last year....this is in addition to the Iranian 'mystery vessel' where the pirates became seriously ill after taking over the ship).
We used to rule the seas. We have created this problem by walking off the field. Our ludicrous new directives to cooperate with everybody and lead in nothing are yielding predictable results. In The USN, we might as well call it "talk with a pirate" day.
We are setting ourselves up to lose the next cold war by legitimizing the Chinese blue-water expansion. Next thing you know, we'll be training them in how to sink aircraft carriers.
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:27:29am |
re: #364 Geepers
I'm okay. :-) I MISS YOU, though! I hope "regular hours" is good for you.
/I wouldn't recognize "regular hours" if I tripped over them...
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:28:10am |
re: #365 littleoldlady
Charles' is tomorrow?
No, a bunch of us are today.
/Charles has to wait until Monday
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:28:12am |
re: #358 Killian Bundy
Four terrorist in an enclosed 28' lifeboat without power?
They have one hostage, so our hands are tied. Soon, they will have fifty hostages. What will we do then?
I am sickened that we were not watchful enough to blow the effing boat up when the Captain made a swim for it. All I know is what I see on CNN, but this smells like a major asleep-at-the-switch moment.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:30:55am |
re: #369 haakondahl
I am sickened that we were not watchful enough to blow the effing boat up when the Captain made a swim for it.
/the 5" gun battery wasn't paying attention or lacked orders
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:33:30am |
re: #370 Killian Bundy
/the 5" gun battery wasn't paying attention or lacked orders
The bridge owns this one. CIC should have a camera trained on that thing close-up 24/7, and the bridge should have a set of big-eyes or two that way as well.
The Captain already risked his life to escape once. I'm sure he wouldn't mind a bit of additional hazard for some assistance.
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:35:15am |
I'm watching the classic movie taxi driver..
never seen it befre and heard about it alot.
Weird movie..
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:36:45am |
re: #372 HoosierHoops
I'm watching the classic movie taxi driver..
never seen it befre and heard about it alot.
Weird movie..
You talkin' to *me*?
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:37:19am |
Killian,
Does that mean BIRTHDAY WISHES are in order?
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:37:29am |
re: #371 haakondahl
The Captain already risked his life to escape once. I'm sure he wouldn't mind a bit of additional hazard for some assistance.
No problem.
/reports, wherever they might be being intercepted, are that Phillips is securely tied up now, don't count on another hostage gift
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Geepers Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:37:40am |
littleoldlady (#367),
I'm okay. :-) I MISS YOU, though! I hope "regular hours" is good for you.
I miss you too, and the halcyon days of the dead threaders when big bowls of Cranky Flakes was de rigueur. LGF has become "regular hours" as well.
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golly Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:38:15am |
I am convinced that the captain jumped overboard expecting the captors to dissolve into a pink mist when he did. It is a major screw-up and lost moment that needs examination.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:39:09am |
Your text to link...re: #374 littleoldlady
Killian,
Does that mean BIRTHDAY WISHES are in order?
Save 'em for Realwest.
/appreciated
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Scorch Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:39:24am |
re: #372 HoosierHoops
I'm watching the classic movie taxi driver..
never seen it befre and heard about it alot.
Weird movie..
Yes it is weird. Rates right up there with Looking for Mr Goodbar.
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:39:39am |
re: #377 golly
I am convinced that the captain jumped overboard expecting the captors to dissolve into a pink mist when he did. It is a major screw-up and lost moment that needs examination.
ZACKLY. He did his part. We let him down. Perhaps fatally.
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Bubblehead II Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:40:14am |
Morning all. I know how much we love bashing the Fwench and calling them surrender monkeys, but damn it. if they can do this, why the fuck can't we?
One Hostage Dies as French Navy Frees Sailboat From Pirates
PARIS — France's navy stormed a French sailboat held by pirates off the Somali coast Friday in an assault triggered by threats the passengers would be executed, but one hostage was killed in the operation, French Defense Minister Herve Morin said.
My condolences to the family of the slain man, but at least the French are sending a message to these ass hats. Don't fuck with our ships.
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Scorch Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:41:34am |
Speaking of weirded out. Just had a roach run across my foot a couple of times befoe I could track the devil down and dispose of him....bastages give me the willys. Can stand snakes, spiders and all kinds of vermen but roaches are just plain nasty.
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:42:56am |
re: #377 golly
I am convinced that the captain jumped overboard expecting the captors to dissolve into a pink mist when he did. It is a major screw-up and lost moment that needs examination.
You can't expect the Navy within a 10 second time frame to rescue a hostage..
What if the Captain punched out a Pirate and knocked him overboard?
Everybody on board dies in a firestorm?
It took 10 seconds to read this..This is a hostage situation..The Navy will sort this out..
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Geepers Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:44:11am |
Scorch (#382),
Just had a roach run across my foot a couple of times before I could track the devil down and dispose of him
Geez dude, you didn't try to open a dialog with him and try to understand his point of view?
What? Are you living in 2008?
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:45:01am |
re: #376 Geepers
Nothing is as it used to be. Not a blessed thing.
/maudlin mode
I'm trying to figure out what external substance I should partake in to join my fellow countrymen in LaLaLand.
/Reality Bites
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Jimmah Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:45:32am |
Hey Hey we're Rampage the Monkees!
| 387 |
Fenway_Nation Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:45:56am |
re: #381 Bubblehead II
Second such operation they've undertaken in a few months from what I understand.
/and on that note.......I'm gonna get me some shuteye
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:46:24am |
re: #378 Killian Bundy
Plenty where that came from. I'll send realwest his in email.
Meanwhile, kindly stop acting like my mother and graciously accept the gift.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. KILLIAN! :-)
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Scorch Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:46:25am |
re: #384 Geepers
Scorch (#382),
Geez dude, you didn't try to open a dialog with him and try to understand his point of view?What? Are you living in 2008?
No dialogue needed. Vermen are vermen and need to be dealt with accordingly. :)
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:46:52am |
re: #370 Killian Bundy
/the 5" gun battery wasn't paying attention or lacked orders
Lack of orders would be my first guess. Not enough time for the fucking damned-to-hell lawyers to have come up with the appropriate ROE as desired by the completely useless ratfuck Department of State.
Unfortunately this isn't a Tom Clancy novel. No one is going to toss their careers to do the right thing.
which is a damn shame and we will regret it later. If we don't deal with this harshly now, we'll get to deal with it over and over and over and over and... oh yeah, we already are.
Hit them. Hurt them. Make them bleed. Make them have nightmares about taking a boat onto the ocean.
We won't do it of course. We'll continue to make the innocents suffer so that guilty can continue. It's insane.
My thanks to axegrinder for the Jesus Christ Superstar link. The memories that came back...
Somali pirates delenda est.
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:48:11am |
re: #376 Geepers
littleoldlady (#367),
I miss you too, and the halcyon days of the dead threaders when big bowls of Cranky Flakes was de rigueur. LGF has become "regular hours" as well.
Back when I was in the Japan time zone, and I could talk to the dead thread in the broad daylight!
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:48:49am |
re: #389 Scorch
No dialogue needed. Vermen are vermen and need to be dealt with accordingly. :)
Vermin, too.
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Bubblehead II Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:49:05am |
re: #387 Fenway_Nation
Night.
/Gawd, are we going to have to take lessons from the French on how to handle pirates?
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Jimmah Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:49:18am |
Hey hey! Some good news from Indonesia:
[Link: www.hurryupharry.org...]
Indonesia’s Islamic parties lose half their support
"The big losers seem to be the Islamic parties. In 2004, they got almost 40 percent of the votes, but this year their support is only half of that figure. A question of loss of confidence, says [Radio Netherlands' correspondent] Michel Maas: “Many people voted for these Islamic parties because they were supposed to be ‘clean’, rather than corrupt. But in recent years we have seen many corruption scandals in which members of these Islamic parties were involved. The voters simply don’t trust them anymore.”
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:51:15am |
re: #383 HoosierHoops
You can't expect the Navy within a 10 second time frame to rescue a hostage..
A big bad U.S Destroyer had one mission and one mission only, to keep eyes on a 28' lifeboat 24/7.
/they weren't paying attention or they lacked orders, take your pick
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golly Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:51:37am |
re: #383 HoosierHoops
This is a hostage situation..The Navy will sort this out..
I'm sure they will. I am just unhappy that the moment was lost. The examination that I referred to was not of the inquiry type, but of the discussion type. Too little has been talked about in the way of possible, rational resolutions to the situation. Without communication between the hostage and the crew, there was very little time to react, and his action was totally unexpected. It's just a shame that if he was expecting action, it didin't happen.
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Geepers Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:51:56am |
littleoldlady (#385),
/Reality Bites
I'm not sure there is anything that'll make you just plain stupid.
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:52:19am |
re: #397 littleoldlady
Sorry--bandwidth limited. What was the vid?
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Scorch Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:53:16am |
re: #393 Van Helsing
Vermin, too.
Your actually going to make me spell chk before submitting aren't you.
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:53:58am |
re: #401 haakondahl
Mary Hopkin - Those Were the Days (1968)
/yeah, I'm old
//wanna make something of it?
;-)
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:54:51am |
re: #400 Geepers
littleoldlady (#385),
I'm not sure there is anything that'll make you just plain stupid.
I have more faith in modern education pharmacology than you do.
/obviously
;-)
| 405 |
Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:54:55am |
re: #402 Scorch
I would not do that to anyone. I was just being a wiseass.
Myself, I out whole words.
Leave out whole words. See?
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:55:08am |
re: #383 HoosierHoops
You can't expect the Navy within a 10 second time frame to rescue a hostage..
What if the Captain punched out a Pirate and knocked him overboard?
Everybody on board dies in a firestorm?
It took 10 seconds to read this..This is a hostage situation..The Navy will sort this out..
With the attention that they *should* have been paying, we could have simply shot at anybody who showed up with an AK-47.
I understand what you're saying, but you think these things out beforehand, with pre-approved responses to certain triggers. My guess is that there was a plan, which is of an obvious nature, but that we were just too damned slow.
| 407 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:57:15am |
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Bubblehead II Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:57:20am |
re: #396 Van Helsing
Not really. It is actually more of an embarrassment.
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Geepers Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:57:28am |
It's Killian Bundy's Birthday?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KILLIAN!
Let the party begin!
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:57:49am |
re: #398 Killian Bundy
A big bad U.S Destroyer had one mission and one mission only, to keep eyes on a 28' lifeboat 24/7.
/they weren't paying attention or they lacked orders, take your pick
Come on KB
Nobody in the world including you would guess the Captain would just jump out of the boat in the middle of of the night..As a Naval Officer would your first order to be to kill everyone on board within 10 seconds?
Thats not the way the Navy Rolls...Those guys are pros.
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Geepers Sat, Apr 11, 2009 3:59:31am |
littleoldlady (#392),
I've dated some vermen in my day...
So there's still hope for me.
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Scorch Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:00:07am |
re: #405 Van Helsing
That's a relief. I do love the english language but spell chk is a real pain in the butt.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:00:12am |
re: #406 haakondahl
With the attention that they *should* have been paying, we could have simply shot at anybody who showed up with an AK-47.
I understand what you're saying, but you think these things out beforehand, with pre-approved responses to certain triggers. My guess is that there was a plan, which is of an obvious nature, but that we were just too damned slow.
Generally the people on the scene don't get to make up the responses when they involve deadly force particularly with collateral damage possibilities.
A decent C-in-C would give them authorization to use lethal response as they (those on the scene) deemed appropriate.
We don't have a decent C-in-C. We have the Obama administration and I guarantee you that he will NEVER, EVER, make a decision that he alone will have to defend.
That's why they have committees.
F***ing commie rat bastard.
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:00:46am |
re: #411 HoosierHoops
Come on KB
Nobody in the world including you would guess the Captain would just jump out of the boat in the middle of of the night..As a Naval Officer would your first order to be to kill everyone on board within 10 seconds?
Thats not the way the Navy Rolls...Those guys are pros.
That's exactly what they should have done, what they should have been ready for, and why they are pros--not amateurs.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:02:43am |
re: #411 HoosierHoops
Nobody in the world including you would guess the Captain would just jump out of the boat in the middle of of the night.
But he did.
/seriously, if not to maintain 24/7 eyes on the target, what the [expletive deleted] is the Bainbridge hanging around for?
| 418 |
Scorch Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:04:49am |
Got to run. Have a great Easter everyone! God bless our military personnel.
| 419 |
wahabicorridor Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:04:53am |
sssshhh
It's realwest's birthday today.
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littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:05:44am |
re: #412 Geepers
littleoldlady (#392),
So there's still hope for me.
NOW I know what you've been doing! You've been out there bobbin' and weavin', haven't you? Because there's no other way a GOODIE like you hasn't been snatched up yet!
| 421 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:05:53am |
re: #410 Geepers
It's Killian Bundy's Birthday?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KILLIAN!
Let the party begin!
Thanks. I'm way ahead on the partying.
/turn the exuberance into a Realwest surprise party, he deserves it
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:06:57am |
re: #416 Killian Bundy
But he did.
/seriously, if not to maintain 24/7 eyes on the target, what the [expletive deleted] is the Bainbridge hanging around for?
Again, ROEs are divine gifts from above. If they are not given permission to shoot, they won't.
There was a video posted here a while back that had a f***ing rocket team put up a launcher, load it, aim it and F**KING SHOOT THE DAMN thing off while an Apache team was waiting for authorization to shoot.
it's nuts. Stark raving nuts. Howling idiocy.
| 423 |
littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:07:07am |
wahabi! :-)
Look! GEEPERS is here! Haakon, too!
/it's OLD HOME WEEK DAY!
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Bubblehead II Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:10:16am |
re: #422 Van Helsing
True. But when they finally did get authorization, they blew the hell out of them.
/saw the video
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:11:10am |
re: #416 Killian Bundy
But he did.
/seriously, if not to maintain 24/7 eyes on the target, what the [expletive deleted] is the Bainbridge hanging around for?
I love ya KB..This is not really directed at you..
That Captain is a fucking hero..He gave himself up willingly for his crew..
I'd pay 10 million to bring him home right now..and fuck everybody else..
That man is a true American and a great hero..He gave up his life for his men.
There is a tear in my eye as i write this..
There is no officer in our Navy that is going to spray a life boat with deadly fire in a 10 second time frame while my boy is around...Fuck that dude..I want to see my hero on Oprah or something..
God Bless him
| 427 |
Geepers Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:12:56am |
littleoldlady (#420),
NOW I know what you've been doing! You've been out there bobbin' and weavin', haven't you? Because there's no other way a GOODIE like you hasn't been snatched up yet!
LOL. Actually I think I get the "this guy can't be for real" determination.
| 428 |
littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:17:31am |
re: #427 Geepers
littleoldlady (#420),
LOL. Actually I think I get the "this guy can't be for real" determination.
Then we're back to "what kind of drugs should I take..." ?
;-)
| 429 |
Geepers Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:18:26am |
HoosierHoops (#426),
I want to see my hero on Oprah or something.
Fat chance of that, unless of course he wants to gush on about how bad America sucks and that George Bush's cowboy diplomacy created the Somali pirates.
| 430 |
Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:18:48am |
re: #425 Bubblehead II
True. But when they finally did get authorization, they blew the hell out of them.
/saw the video
Truth. But that fucking rocket got launched and landed somewhere because the Apaches were not given a blanket ROE that allowed them to fire on their own authority.
As I've stated before when my kid first got to Iraq they were not allowed to shoot someone on the road, in the dark, with a shovel, digging a hole, and dropping something in the hole unless they could guarantee positive ID of an explosive. Fucking Nuts. that got changed to basically if there is someone on the road in the 'bad hours' doing soemthing suspiscious, kill 'em. IED deaths went way down for some reason. I don't know what could have caused it...
| 431 |
Bubblehead II Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:20:21am |
The Internet. It's not just for Pron.
Woman watches home invasion on webcam
/ Big sister is watching you!
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:21:05am |
re: #426 HoosierHoops
There is no officer in our Navy that is going to spray a life boat with deadly fire in a 10 second time frame while my boy is around...Fuck that dude..I want to see my hero on Oprah or something..
God Bless him
Too bad.
| 433 |
wahabicorridor Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:26:04am |
re: #423 littleoldlady
Oh my goodness! So many happys! I hadn't read the thread when I posted, so happy birthday to everyone!
| 434 |
Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:31:10am |
Pirates Issue New Threat Over US Hostage
10:10am UK, Saturday April 11, 2009
Somali pirates holding a US captain hostage have said they plan to move him to another ship - and warned that using force to rescue him would result in "disaster".
[Link: news.sky.com...]
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Bubblehead II Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:31:58am |
re: #430 Van Helsing
I agree with you 100%. They watched them unload the damn thing and set it up. They should have been able to attack from the time they first spotted them, therefore preventing the launch. Unfortunately, the ROE prevented that and those same ROE can be traced directly back to some bureaucrat who was afraid that his/her ass would be burned if something went wrong with the op.
The same thing is occurring with this pirate situation. Someone in D.C. is afraid to give the green light for a rescue attempt, because if the Capt. gets killed, "they" will look bad and will not be promoted.
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haakondahl Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:34:53am |
re: #435 Bubblehead II
I agree with you 100%. They watched them unload the damn thing and set it up. They should have been able to attack from the time they first spotted them, therefore preventing the launch. Unfortunately, the ROE prevented that and those same ROE can be traced directly back to some bureaucrat who was afraid that his/her ass would be burned if something went wrong with the op.
The same thing is occurring with this pirate situation. Someone in D.C. is afraid to give the green light for a rescue attempt, because if the Capt. gets killed, "they" will look bad and will not be promoted.
We should be jamming all of their comms. We don't care what they have to say until they hand a weapon to the Captain and throw the rest overboard.
| 437 |
littleoldlady Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:38:57am |
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:43:34am |
re: #435 Bubblehead II
I was going to say something snarky like DINGDINGDING we have a winner,
but I won't.
There was an awful lot of political shit (my PC filters are off at this point) that went into target choices in the Vietnam war and I thought we had learned our lessons.
We haven't. We paint big signs that say we won't fucking flatten your pedophile prophet's monument even if you are shooting at us from there. We'll wait and and phone it in and get a culturally appropriate response team to evaluate the threat - aww, fuck it. You get the picture. I get the picture. Anyone with an IQ above room temperature that actually cared about their country gets the fucking picture.
What we lack now, and have lacked even in the Bush administration is people that cared more about their country than their own power or the power of their party.
Not making me happy.
And just to remind people, Robin Hood did NOT steal from the rich, he took back from the Crown and the servant's of the crown the TAXES that were taken from the people. The people that actually contributed to society.
Just sayin'
| 439 |
UncleRancher Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:43:52am |
Dang! Slept in and missed the 0200 littleoldlady Pavlov effect test.
| 440 |
Geepers Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:46:10am |
Reuters let's you take your pick:
Pirates pose annoying distraction for ObamaPirates are test of U.S. resolve
or
a foreign policy dilemma
You decide.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:46:52am |
Let me get this straight, TOTUS is planning to wait the terrorist pirates out, assuming they'll eventually come to heel, cooperate, and surrender.
/one lesson in Somalia coming up, I thought we learned that already
| 443 |
Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:48:22am |
re: #442 Killian Bundy
Let me get this straight, TOTUS is planning to wait the terrorist pirates out, assuming they'll eventually come to heel, cooperate, and surrender.
/one lesson in Somalia coming up, I thought we learned that already
You'd like to think that, eh? Me too.
But Whiskey Tango Foxtrot do I know?
Scottsdale Gun Club is having Smith and Wesson days next weekend and there is a nice J frame I think I need.
G'nite boys and girls. Be good to each other.
| 444 |
Crux Australis Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:50:56am |
Obama/Biden 2008
Teleprompter/Gaffe Machine 2012
lol
| 445 |
UncleRancher Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:51:35am |
re: #442 Killian Bundy
Let me get this straight, TOTUS is planning to wait the terrorist pirates out, assuming they'll eventually come to heel, cooperate, and surrender.
/one lesson in Somalia coming up, I thought we learned that already
Waiting for reaction from TOTUS is futile. TOTUS doesn't have an application programmed for this situation. Must wait for software people who are all unschooled in the art of protecting nation from harm.
| 446 |
Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:52:09am |
re: #444 Crux Australis
Obama/Biden 2008
Teleprompter/Gaffe Machine 2012
lol
Cheney/Rove 2012
Watch the heads explode.
| 447 |
Bubblehead II Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:53:42am |
Time to call it a day. Things to be done before I have to go to work.
L8R
| 448 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 4:56:24am |
How many thousands of Somalis did they give up just to kill and desecrate 18 Americans?
/I find it hard to believe we're giving them any benefit of the doubt for a second time
| 450 |
formercorpsman Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:00:15am |
| 453 |
formercorpsman Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:03:59am |
Take it easy folks, I need to fix a dryer.
| 454 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:04:56am |
| 455 |
Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:05:20am |
re: #448 Killian Bundy
How many thousands of Somalis did they give up just to kill and desecrate 18 Americans?
/I find it hard to believe we're giving them any benefit of the doubt for a second time
Why does it surprise you that we sit on our thumbs? What have we done to indicate that we'll do anything that matters?
Really, when was the last time we made an unmistakable statement that said "Fuck with the USA at your own peril"? When? Even Reagan did nothing after the Marines were murdered in Beirut in 1983.
We should have mad monuments of rubble that stated very clearly that we are not going to negotiate, or make nice, or sing fucking kum-bai-yah with ANYONE that hurts us or ours in any way shape or form.
In the long run, it would keep blood from being spilled. Instead we leak from a thousand paper cuts. For years.
| 456 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:15:57am |
re: #455 Van Helsing
What it boils down to is that TOTUS now owns Captain Phillips' life.
/and hindsight will judge how he lived or died, who knows, TOTUS might even rise to the occasion
| 457 |
Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:30:09am |
re: #456 Killian Bundy
I'm not going to hold my breath in expectation of a good outcome.
And you are quite right - we will see history writ large before our very eyes.
Pay off the fucking pirate bastards. Get EVERYONE out of their clutches. Everyone.
Whatever it takes.
Then - I was going to suggest something deletable. Free the captives and then deal with the pirates and the infrastructure that supports them.
Deal with it permanently. Do it once. Do it right. Be done with these clowns. Forever.
| 459 |
A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:32:35am |
Avanti is at the top of the top comments today..
It's the end of the world and you know it..
But I feel fine..
I'm hiding in the Den while contractors rip up half of the house..Blasting Q95 at 8:30am..
/congrads Avanti..I kind of thought your old ass navy man might fit in here..
Welcome
| 460 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:32:49am |
Ahmadinejad: Obama overtures show a 'lack of something decisive'
[Link: www.haaretz.com...]
I guess it is kinda obvious ha?
| 461 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:34:10am |
re: #459 HoosierHoops
Avanti is at the top of the top comments today..
It's the end of the world and you know it..
But I feel fine..
I'm hiding in the Den while contractors rip up half of the house..Blasting Q95 at 8:30am..
/congrads Avanti..I kind of thought your old ass navy man might fit in here..
Welcome
Avanti must have got "pity" updings?
| 462 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:35:37am |
Seems the Somali "elders" are headed out to sea to help the "negotiations"? More shark food as far as I am concerned.
| 464 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:37:43am |
re: #457 Van Helsing
Then - I was going to suggest something deletable. Free the captives and then deal with the pirates and the infrastructure that supports them.
Deal with it permanently. Do it once. Do it right. Be done with these clowns. Forever.
U.S. military already prepared with battle plans for Somalia pirates, say intelligence sources
The Navy sent a warship to intercept Somali pirates Wednesday who hijacked a U.S.-flagged freighter, as commanders weighed military options for nailing the brigands' bases.
Retired U.S. Ambassador Robert Oakley, who was special envoy to Somalia in the 1990s, said U.S. special operations forces have drawn up detailed plans to attack piracy groups where they live on land, but are awaiting orders from the Obama national security team.
"Our special operations people have been itching to clean them up. So far, no one has let them," Oakley told the Daily News.
/hmmm, brigands
| 465 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:39:19am |
Lavrov said that Russia and the US are going "in the right direction," but added that Moscow wouldn't discuss any trade-offs. He said that the Kremlin had no intention of raising pressure on Iran.
[Link: www.jpost.com...]
Translation: 1) Obama is better than even we ever expected 2) oh about Iran- Fuck Off!
| 466 |
3 wood Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:40:12am |
Good morning. I want to wish realwest a Happy Birthday.
I think Obama just apologized to the pirates for the US presence in that area.
| 467 |
3 wood Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:40:59am |
re: #463 taxfreekiller
avanti is as full of shit as a Christmas Turkey.One post does not make a real Navy man.
IMO.
What he said.
| 468 |
bbuddha Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:42:04am |
Many happy returns to all the birthday boys and girls
| 469 |
A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:42:47am |
re: #461 Nevergiveup
Avanti must have got "pity" updings?
Probably...
But I'll hand it to him..He has been told to pretty much stick a pineapple up his ass and not once has that man responded in kind...
We don't agree on anything that I recall..Nothing..
But he has not responded with any personal attacks to any lizard at any time.
If he ever did..I'd cut him down like mowing grass on a warm spring day.
And AVANTI Made #1 top 10..So give him his props.
/Dang it..Why didn't I down ding that post?
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:44:05am |
re: #462 Nevergiveup
Seems the Somali "elders" are headed out to sea to help the "negotiations"? More shark food as far as I am concerned.
/well, now that we've got three U.S. warships sitting around observing a 24' lifeboat, backed up by surveillance aircraft aplenty, it ought to be an extra special outcome
| 471 |
leslein Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:44:48am |
re: #381 Bubblehead II
You're not the only one to notice:
"Watch out, France and Co, there is a new surrender monkey on the block and, over the next four years, he will spectacularly sell out the interests of the West with every kind of liberal-delusionist initiative on nuclear disarmament and sitting down to negotiate with any power freak who wants to buy time to get a good ICBM fix on San Francisco, or wherever. If you thought the world was a tad unsafe with Dubya around, just wait until President Pantywaist gets into his stride."
[Link: blogs.telegraph.co.uk...]
| 472 |
jorline Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:45:45am |
Good morning all.
Soon you will be able to cash in on "Global Warming"
Report: Climate Provision Would Allow Global Warming 'Victims' to Sue
An under-the-radar provision in a House climate bill would give plaintiffs who claim to be victims of global warming a way to sue the federal government or businesses, according to a report Friday in The Washington Times.
The Times reported that Democratic Reps. Henry Waxman of California and Edward Markey of Massachusetts added it into a bill they authored.
The provision, which was just released, reportedly would set grounds for plaintiffs who has "suffered" or expect to suffer "harm" attributable at least in part to government inaction. The provision defines "harm" as "any effect of air pollution (including climate change)," according to the Times. Plaintiffs could seek up to $75,000 in damages a year from the government, with $1.5 million being the maximum total payout.
The Times reported that Waxman is trying to accelerate passage for the bill through his committee, as the Senate begins drafting its own version.
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:47:47am |
re: #469 HoosierHoops
Probably...
But I'll hand it to him..He has been told to pretty much stick a pineapple up his ass and not once has that man responded in kind...
We don't agree on anything that I recall..Nothing..
But he has not responded with any personal attacks to any lizard at any time.
If he ever did..I'd cut him down like mowing grass on a warm spring day.
And AVANTI Made #1 top 10..So give him his props.
/Dang it..Why didn't I down ding that post?
Yeah I agree. There is not to much I see eye to eye on with Avanti but he doesn't get under my skin like Cognito does.
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:48:02am |
re: #464 Killian Bundy
There is always an uproar when civilians find out that the'evil war pigs' have plans for invading Canada for instance or dealing with any number of far-fetched scenarios and get their fucking collective (in more ways than one) knickers in a twist.
What they don't understand or generally get schooled on is that those plans exit in a vacuum until the C-in-C says 'go'. Often, that is all it takes. Give the word, Mr President, we'll make it happen. the plans are there, trust me on that. Someone, hmm, who could it be.... think, think, think, .... Oh yeah, the POTUS could say 'go' and it will be done.
3 wood, I just saw your comment come up. Please tell me you are joking.
Sad that I have to ask...
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Piglet-U93 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:48:26am |
re: #470 Killian Bundy
/well, now that we've got three U.S. warships sitting around observing a 24' lifeboat, backed up by surveillance aircraft aplenty, it ought to be an extra special outcome
Obama won't even talk about it. I doubt he will give a go signal for any military operation. He wants to unconditionally talk them to death.
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Walter L. Newton Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:49:16am |
re: #474 Nevergiveup
Yeah I agree. There is not to much I see eye to eye on with Avanti but he doesn't get under my skin like Cognito does.
And that Walter guy can be a bitch too. Let's ask Charles to block all their accounts, or at least give them a stern warning.
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jorline Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:49:34am |
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avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:49:39am |
re: #459 HoosierHoops
Avanti is at the top of the top comments today..
It's the end of the world and you know it..
But I feel fine..
I'm hiding in the Den while contractors rip up half of the house..Blasting Q95 at 8:30am..
/congrads Avanti..I kind of thought your old ass navy man might fit in here..
Welcome
Morning to you, from a old ass Chief, anything exciting happening ?
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Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:49:57am |
re: #476 Piglet-U93
Obama won't even talk about it. I doubt he will give a go signal for any military operation. He wants to unconditionally talk them to death.
He'll undoubtedly talk someone to death.
I don't think it's going to be who we would like it to be.
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:50:07am |
re: #470 Killian Bundy
/well, now that we've got three U.S. warships sitting around observing a 24' lifeboat, backed up by surveillance aircraft aplenty, it ought to be an extra special outcome
Actually, in all seriousness, that concerns me. If you are going to commit AMERICAN POWER AND PRESTIGE then there had better be a positive outcome. If your gonna pay a ransom and cut and run, well it should have been played more low key. But the die has been cast, and lets see how it plays out?
| 482 |
Walter L. Newton Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:51:07am |
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:52:06am |
re: #477 Walter L. Newton
And that Walter guy can be a bitch too. Let's ask Charles to block all their accounts, or at least give them a stern warning.
Actually when I first began here I had a hard time to getting used to that Walter guy but I " grew accustom to his face" I guess?
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:54:33am |
re: #482 Walter L. Newton
Git!
Good morning Walter..Hope today finds you well..
My house is being torn up by contractors this morning...We'll probably spent Easter in a Hotel at this rate...
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Walter L. Newton Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:55:45am |
re: #484 HoosierHoops
Good morning Walter..Hope today finds you well..
My house is being torn up by contractors this morning...We'll probably spent Easter in a Hotel at this rate...
Morning. Too bad. Was this a scheduled project, or something weather related (or something like that?)
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bbuddha Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:55:50am |
re: #477 Walter L. Newton
And that Walter guy can be a bitch too. Let's ask Charles to block all their accounts, or at least give them a stern warning.
Oh you mean like the stern warning our current pantywaist in charge will want to give to the somali pirates. Although to the best of my knowledge he hasn't even done that yet. Complete silence at the first international crisis
| 488 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:56:04am |
U.N. Deadlock Over N. Korean Rocket Apparently Easing
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
Kyodo News agency, citing diplomatic sources it did not identify, reported late Friday from New York that the Japanese were expected to back off from their demand the council adopt a binding resolution and instead accept a draft presidential statement circulated Thursday night by the U.S.
The statement, drafted by China in consultation with Washington, would "condemn" Pyongyang's suspected test-firing of a long-range ballistic missile, Kyodo cited the sources as saying.
Oh boy that's gonna shake North Korea to its skivvies? What a farce!
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:57:21am |
re: #481 Nevergiveup
Actually, in all seriousness, that concerns me. If you are going to commit AMERICAN POWER AND PRESTIGE then there had better be a positive outcome. If your gonna pay a ransom and cut and run, well it should have been played more low key. But the die has been cast, and lets see how it plays out?
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 5:58:39am |
re: #486 Walter L. Newton
Morning. Too bad. Was this a scheduled project, or something weather related (or something like that?)
No it was scheduled..Having the plumbing updated..2 new sub floors put in and new carpeting...It's going to a week of fun baby...
good morning!
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:01:57am |
re: #487 bbuddha
Complete silence at the first international crisis
Well, as TOTUS, he should say nothing and let his actions speak for themselves.
/a little light on the actions so far
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bbuddha Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:02:04am |
re: #489 Killian Bundy
Thanks for posting that, it is good to know that the pirates hoped for aid is probably not going to materialize.
| 493 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:02:30am |
Hussein's Chrome AK-47 Being Returned to Iraq
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
I wonder if they are gonna hang the rifle?
| 494 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:03:23am |
re: #491 Killian Bundy
Well, as TOTUS, he should say nothing and let his actions speak for themselves.
/a little light on the actions so far
OK I must have missed that memo, but what does the T into Totus stand for?
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Cathypop Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:04:45am |
re: #494 Nevergiveup
OK I must have missed that memo, but what does the T into Totus stand for?
Turd?
Morning Lizards. Coffees on and its strong.
| 496 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:06:17am |
re: #492 bbuddha
Thanks for posting that, it is good to know that the pirates hoped for aid is probably not going to materialize.
We've whacked their commercial GPS, sucks not to control the satellites.
/they'll regroup and try again, they're far from giving up
| 497 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:07:06am |
re: #494 Nevergiveup
OK I must have missed that memo, but what does the T into Totus stand for?
/TelePrompTer
| 498 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:07:35am |
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:10:07am |
UK bomb plot arrests precipitated by anti-terror chief who keeps secrets worse than Biden
[Link: michellemalkin.com...]
It seems Obama and Brown aren't quite up to Churchill and FDR? G-D are we in trouble.
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notutopia Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:10:31am |
Hey hey, we’re the Monkees
And people say we monkey around
A NEW “SURRENDER MONKEY” ON THE BLOCK?
Barack Obama: President Pantywaist - Ouch.
[Link: pajamasmedia.com...]
| 501 |
bbuddha Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:11:55am |
re: #496 Killian Bundy
We've whacked their commercial GPS, sucks not to control the satellites.
/they'll regroup and try again, they're far from giving up
yeah, I know. If our ships are going to be safe on the high seas we really need to come out on top in this encounter. It would be best if the captain was rescued and them some incredible bad luck were to occur to the pirates. I think that would be a good deterrent. Paying the ransom simply makes it dangerous for the next ship
| 502 |
Van Helsing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:12:17am |
re: #494 Nevergiveup
OK I must have missed that memo, but what does the T into Totus stand for?
Teleprompter Of The United States
See Iowahawk...
| 503 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:14:18am |
re: #500 notutopia
Hey hey, we’re the Monkees
And people say we monkey aroundA NEW “SURRENDER MONKEY” ON THE BLOCK?
Barack Obama: President Pantywaist - Ouch.
[Link: pajamasmedia.com...]
That's a great read.
| 504 |
LesLein Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:16:22am |
The next Obama speech:
"For too long, America has been too dismissive of the proud culture and invaluable contributions of the Pirate Community. Whether it is their pioneering work with prosthetics, husbandry of tropical birds or fanciful fashion sense, America owes a deep debt to Pirates."
"The past eight years have shown a failure to appreciate the historic role of these noble seafarers. Instead of celebrating their entreprenuerial spirit and seeking to partner with them to meet common challenges, there have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive."
"Some of us wonder if our current Overseas Contingency Operation would even be needed had the last administration not been so quick to label Pirates as "thieves," "terrorists" and worse. Such swashbucklaphobia can lead to tragic results, as we have seen this week."
The entire story is hilarious:
[Link: exurbanleague.com...]
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abolitionist Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:17:34am |
First, I hope everyone had a good Friday, and wish everyone a happy Easter, in case I don't get to later. (taxes)
Second, I found this Fox video, published yesterday:
The happy side of fascism (0:11:26)
Beck talks with 4 guests/authors:
Robert Gellately - Lenin Stalin and Hitler
Jonah Goldberg - Liberal Fascism
Amity Shlaes - The Forgotten Man
Robert J. Pestritto - Woodrow Wilson and the Roots of Modern Liberalism
There's no histrionics, unless you count that moment where Beck imitates his elderly uncle praising Mussolini. (Beck says his uncle fought on our side.)
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notutopia Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:17:51am |
re: #503 Nevergiveup
Barack Obama: President Pantywaist
Befitting title. No neither Obama or Brown will ever be up to a Churchill.
Pity for us too.
Obama is trying for an FDR in social policy writing.
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bbuddha Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:21:15am |
Gotta run, time to pick up by daughter for early Easter (she works on Sundays)
BBL hopefully
| 509 |
notutopia Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:22:09am |
re: #507 goddessoftheclassroom
Good Morning and
Happy Holy Saturday!
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vxbush Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:26:01am |
Hello, folks. Despite my earnest desire to sleep in today, my entire body is so sore I simply cannot. But I'm sitting here, typing away and getting some love from my cat. So it's not all bad.
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goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:26:17am |
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avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:26:43am |
re: #489 Killian Bundy
Yea, they got lost. Translation: We figured out we didn't not want to show up to a gun fight with a pen knife after all.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:26:48am |
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goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:26:50am |
re: #511 vxbush
Hello, folks. Despite my earnest desire to sleep in today, my entire body is so sore I simply cannot. But I'm sitting here, typing away and getting some love from my cat. So it's not all bad.
{vxbush}
I'm so sorry. I hope you feel better soon.
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laZardo Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:26:56am |
re: #507 goddessoftheclassroom
Good morning. I think I may have asked members around here a couple days ago to ask you to remove me from your prayer list.
It's sort of my way of "finishing business" so I don't get the nagging feeling to come back here.
| 517 |
vxbush Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:29:04am |
re: #515 goddessoftheclassroom
{vxbush}
I'm so sorry. I hope you feel better soon.
Me too. I'm really tired of this. Literally and physically.
Oh, and you may need this later.
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goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:29:13am |
re: #516 laZardo
Good morning. I think I may have asked members around here a couple days ago to ask you to remove me from your prayer list.
It's sort of my way of "finishing business" so I don't get the nagging feeling to come back here.
{laZardo}
Of course. Take care and go in peace.
| 519 |
VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:29:30am |
Good morning lizards. How is everyone this fine rainy (in NJ) morning?
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:29:38am |
re: #513 avanti
Yea, they got lost. Translation: We figured out we didn't not want to show up to a gun fight with a pen knife after all.
/I think you underestimate these people
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Walter L. Newton Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:30:12am |
re: #513 avanti
Yea, they got lost. Translation: We figured out we didn't not want to show up to a gun fight with a pen knife after all.
What gun fight? Chicken assed Obama is not doing anything, so I suspect that there isn't going to be a gun fight.
What gun fight. The Navy and various other people are all just floating around on the high sea, getting, well, high, but not doing much of anything, chicken shits.
So, what in the world are you talking about? Can you explain what gun fight they missed?
| 523 |
vxbush Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:30:16am |
re: #518 goddessoftheclassroom
{laZardo}
Of course. Take care and go in peace.
Let me add that exact same phrase and point it in your direction, sir. Go forth and be at peace.
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vxbush Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:35:24am |
re: #519 VioletTiger
Good morning lizards. How is everyone this fine rainy (in NJ) morning?
Sleeeeepy. Sore. Hungry. Haven't had breakfast. May need to address that soon.
| 525 |
Randall Gross Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:35:49am |
Since Obama's taken office we've had citizens taken hostage in North Korea, Iran, off the horn of Africa, and in Pakistan. What's up with that?
/
| 526 |
vxbush Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:37:05am |
re: #525 Thanos
Since Obama's taken office we've had citizens taken hostage in North Korea, Iran, off the horn of Africa, and in Pakistan. What's up with that?
/
Ssssh! Stop pointing it out! The media is ignoring it, so we must as well.
/
| 527 |
VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:37:57am |
re: #524 vxbush
Sleeeeepy. Sore. Hungry. Haven't had breakfast. May need to address that soon.
Here's some coffee-------->
Hope that helps get you going.
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reine.de.tout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:38:13am |
re: #522 Walter L. Newton
What gun fight? Chicken assed Obama is not doing anything, so I suspect that there isn't going to be a gun fight.
What gun fight. The Navy and various other people are all just floating around on the high sea, getting, well, high, but not doing much of anything, chicken shits.
So, what in the world are you talking about? Can you explain what gun fight they missed?
Karl Rove on FoxNews just now explained that there are most likely things going on "behind the scenes". We'll see.
| 529 |
reine.de.tout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:38:39am |
re: #525 Thanos
Since Obama's taken office we've had citizens taken hostage in North Korea, Iran, off the horn of Africa, and in Pakistan. What's up with that?
/
Testing?
| 530 |
VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:38:59am |
re: #525 Thanos
Since Obama's taken office we've had citizens taken hostage in North Korea, Iran, off the horn of Africa, and in Pakistan. What's up with that?
/
Couldn't be because they think there's a Pamby in the White House. Absolutely not./
| 531 |
reine.de.tout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:39:16am |
re: #511 vxbush
Hello, folks. Despite my earnest desire to sleep in today, my entire body is so sore I simply cannot. But I'm sitting here, typing away and getting some love from my cat. So it's not all bad.
Oh, VX, what's the matter?
| 532 |
vxbush Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:40:25am |
re: #527 VioletTiger
Here's some coffee-------->
Hope that helps get you going.
Thank you.
/pours cocoa into the coffee to make it palatable
| 534 |
avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:41:10am |
re: #520 Killian Bundy
/I think you underestimate these people
They are ruthless thugs, but they have seldom been challenged. They take a ship, the insurance company writes a check and off they go. Unlike the terrorists, they are in no hurry to die, and there is no upside for them to confront the Navy.
As to the POTUS's silence on the pirates, I agree with him. Any comments by the President just increases the potential value of the captain, and could complicate the negotiations. The time for tough talk and action is after the brave captain is safe IMHO.
| 535 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:41:37am |
re: #528 reine.de.tout
Karl Rove on FoxNews just now explained that there are most likely things going on "behind the scenes". We'll see.
Well, I doubt it was Karl Rove.
/buut he gets blamed for everything
| 537 |
vxbush Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:42:19am |
re: #531 reine.de.tout
Oh, VX, what's the matter?
I'm not sure I can really explain it--and to be honest, I'm not sure I want to try online. It's just my entire body hurts and I can't get enough sleep as a result, even though I'm getting close to nine hours. I think it's part and parcel of all the weird health problems I'm having right now. Just when I think I get a diagnosis, something else crops up. Right now I'm waiting for lab results; hopefully that will help us come up with a treatment plan.
| 538 |
Macker Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:42:36am |
re: #535 Killian Bundy
After all, Rove is a magnificent bastard, right?
| 539 |
reine.de.tout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:42:57am |
re: #537 vxbush
I'm not sure I can really explain it--and to be honest, I'm not sure I want to try online. It's just my entire body hurts and I can't get enough sleep as a result, even though I'm getting close to nine hours. I think it's part and parcel of all the weird health problems I'm having right now. Just when I think I get a diagnosis, something else crops up. Right now I'm waiting for lab results; hopefully that will help us come up with a treatment plan.
I hope so too.
Prayers for you.
| 541 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:43:57am |
re: #534 avanti
The time for tough talk and action is after the brave captain is safe IMHO.
/there in lies the rub
| 542 |
laZardo Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:44:44am |
re: #540 Macker
Not this, but rather conservatism in general. A lot of the articles I've seen here (Creationist agenda, wackos on FNC, etc.) seem to be more of an ideology revealing its true face.
| 543 |
goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:48:02am |
re: #542 laZardo
Not this, but rather conservatism in general. A lot of the articles I've seen here (Creationist agenda, wackos on FNC, etc.) seem to be more of an ideology revealing its true face.
I strongly disagree.
Political conservatism appeals to some who also espouse an anti-science agenda. I for one am not going to stop striving towards policies that I believe are better for my country just because some others I strongly disagree with share that goal.
| 544 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:48:43am |
SINK 'EM
[Link: www.nypost.com...]
We would urge Washington to bring the melodrama to an immediate end -- irrespective of the consequences to the hostage. Failing to do so would paint the Navy -- and America -- as impotent, making US-flagged vessels even more tempting targets for Somali cutthroats
| 545 |
VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:48:45am |
re: #542 laZardo
laZardo,
I think conservatism is just fine and well. I think what you are seeing is the discussion of a combination of fringe elements and potential flaws that may cause conservatives to lose future elections. We can't be afraid to air some dirty laundry and talk things over. Hiding from reality never helps imo.
| 546 |
avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:50:26am |
re: #541 Killian Bundy
/there in lies the rub
I wish I had a cool Rambo like plan to free him with the bonus of seeing some dead pirates but I'm far from that smart. There is a American that was held for 56 days by pirates on Fox as we speak, talking about his ordeal, so it may be a slow process.
| 547 |
Randall Gross Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:50:59am |
re: #542 laZardo
Not this, but rather conservatism in general. A lot of the articles I've seen here (Creationist agenda, wackos on FNC, etc.) seem to be more of an ideology revealing its true face.
That's not conservatism, those are fringe kooks trying to hijack conservatism. The focus on them is to make sure they don't gain too much influence, but you have to remember that most conservatives have priorities like family, friends, their business, their work, their community. They aren't really demonstrative. Don't let the kooks fool you, they are just loud and gaudy. The mainstream of conservatism is out there, and it generally wants to go unnoticed and be left alone.
| 548 |
reine.de.tout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:51:29am |
Interesting:
Stanley Crouch on Mos Def's Minstrel Show
Mos Def is pushing the idea that "authentic" blackhood means stewing in ignorance, and Crouch isn't having any of it.
| 549 |
Randall Gross Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:52:12am |
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laZardo Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:52:51am |
re: #547 Thanos
Conservatives are more active within a smaller base, usually from the community up to probably the state level. It's why they still continue to have such a base even today.
| 551 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:52:59am |
re: #546 avanti
I wish I had a cool Rambo like plan to free him with the bonus of seeing some dead pirates but I'm far from that smart. There is a American that was held for 56 days by pirates on Fox as we speak, talking about his ordeal, so it may be a slow process.
Yeah, but this situation is different. I wrote above:
Actually, in all seriousness, that concerns me. If you are going to commit AMERICAN POWER AND PRESTIGE then there had better be a positive outcome. If your gonna pay a ransom and cut and run, well it should have been played more low key. But the die has been cast, and lets see how it plays out?
| 552 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:53:10am |
GOod morning y'all - from a moderate (58 degrees going up to 72 degrees) bright and sunny Charlotte!
How is everyone this fine morning?
| 553 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:54:49am |
re: #552 realwest
Mornin' RW, other than being up to damn early, everything is fine out here in the tules!(toolies) a type of reed. meaning out in the sticks.
| 554 |
goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:55:24am |
re: #552 realwest
GOod morning y'all - from a moderate (58 degrees going up to 72 degrees) bright and sunny Charlotte!
How is everyone this fine morning?
{realwest}!
Some sunshine here in Western PA but it's only going UP to 54!
| 555 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:55:39am |
re: #553 pingjockey
Hi ping - say, how come you're up so early today?
| 556 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:55:50am |
re: #552 realwest
GOod morning y'all - from a moderate (58 degrees going up to 72 degrees) bright and sunny Charlotte!
How is everyone this fine morning?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
/and people don't think I'm paying attention
| 557 |
Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:56:04am |
re: #552 realwest
GOod morning y'all - from a moderate (58 degrees going up to 72 degrees) bright and sunny Charlotte!
How is everyone this fine morning?
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aggieann Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:56:24am |
re: #494 Nevergiveup
OK I must have missed that memo, but what does the T into Totus stand for?
Also see [Link: baracksteleprompter.blogspot.com...]
Hilarious and insightful blog by the real power behind the throne.
| 560 |
Randall Gross Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:56:34am |
re: #550 laZardo
Conservatives are more active within a smaller base, usually from the community up to probably the state level. It's why they still continue to have such a base even today.
Correct, and also keep in mind that Obama had double the number of professed conservatives voting for him than McCain got liberals voting for him. A lot of people from the party of Lincoln did want to see the first black president.
| 561 |
goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:56:51am |
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:57:20am |
re: #554 goddessoftheclassroom Ah {goddess}! At least you've got sunshine - the heat (and humidity!) will come later on!
AND congratulations on making the 7,000,000 comment on LGF! Mazel Tov!
| 564 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:57:39am |
re: #555 realwest
The kid left his alarm on downstairs! And, they arent' here, up at my parents house. Big egg hunt today!
| 567 |
avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:58:20am |
re: #551 Nevergiveup
Yeah, but this situation is different. I wrote above:
Actually, in all seriousness, that concerns me. If you are going to commit AMERICAN POWER AND PRESTIGE then there had better be a positive outcome. If your gonna pay a ransom and cut and run, well it should have been played more low key. But the die has been cast, and lets see how it plays out?
You make a good point, if the Navy could have just ignored the situation as it had in the past, the insurance companies would have done their thing. The fact the captain ended up in a lifeboat forced our hand IMHO. Now that we've shown up with a gun, we'd better be prepared to use it.
| 569 |
SixDegrees Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:59:17am |
re: #492 bbuddha
Thanks for posting that, it is good to know that the pirates hoped for aid is probably not going to materialize.
Actually, it's certainly not going to materialize.
[Link: www.cnn.com...]
Apparently, the Navy's approach to things is having a distinct deterrent effect.
| 570 |
goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 6:59:21am |
re: #564 pingjockey
The kid left his alarm on downstairs! And, they arent' here, up at my parents house. Big egg hunt today!
I read that too fast and thought you wrote, "The kid left is ARM downstairs," I thought I missed some crucial background info...
Have fun with your festivities!
| 571 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:00:41am |
Oh My! The Paulians have accused us of being aligned with AIPAC. I'm not. I'm a proud member of the Global Zionist Conspiracy(GZC). AIPAC is a buncha pikers.
| 572 |
nyc redneck Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:00:48am |
it is so difficult to watch this dangerous hostage situation unfold.
if we had a c.i.c who hadn't shown so much disdain for his own country, it
wouldn't be nearly as hard.
o inspires no confidence that he is up to the challenge to do much of anything that actually calls for strength and determination and putting america first.
i just pray the captain survives this ordeal.
| 574 |
abolitionist Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:01:11am |
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:01:14am |
re: #556 Killian Bundy
Good morning Killian! Thank you for the birthday wishes. And I have to say that I such a dummy I didn't know that you had a BLOG! Yes and a damned good one, too. You wrote something a couple days ago about Islam and it's adherents or members that I found intriguing, to say the least!
And HEY Y'ALL - GO TO Killian's Blog called "Eat it or Wear it" at: [Link: eatitorwearit.wordpress.com...]
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Sunlight Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:02:08am |
From links above:
Ron Howard Yearns for Less Powerful America Not 'Driven by Militarism'
Summary: Ron Howard recently spent lots of time in Europe filming Angels & Demons and the DaVinci Code. He was impressed by their peaceful and non-striving way of life.
“at a certain point I don't think we'll be so consumed with being the pre-eminent super-power and, you know, driven by sort of militarism and this need to export, you know, democracy.”
What Ron Howard doesn't seem to care to know is that the Euros are how they are because the U.S. military already exported democracy to them and has maintained it there for two generations, allowing the Euros to spend all their $$ (or Euros!) on their peace, love, dove lifestyle with no responsibility for their own defense (which is expensive). Ron (I love some of his movies) sounds ever so ignorant and provincial.
Also, anybody who wants to get out from under tyrants or machete wielding neighbors better take care of it themselves, because Ron and the rest of the people the U.S. voted in WILL NOT HELP YOU. They might even run interference for the machete people (I'm wondering about Obama's buddy in Africa who didn't like the results of an election and brought out the machete people - will Obama help this guy? Is that what this "weakening" of America is about? Is that why the pirates are holding off the U.S. Navy?).
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pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:02:13am |
re: #570 goddessoftheclassroom
Mom(granma) has in her usual meticoulus fashion coordinated brunch, egg hunt etc...for about 30 family and friends.
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VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:02:26am |
re: #572 nyc redneck
Agree. You feel better when you know there's an experienced adult in charge.
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:03:37am |
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laZardo Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:03:43am |
re: #560 Thanos
I thought they didn't want to mainly because of some issues with socialism/fascism/content-of-characterism that got them seething like an [expletive deleted] last year.
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VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:03:55am |
re: #564 pingjockey
The kid left his alarm on downstairs! And, they arent' here, up at my parents house. Big egg hunt today!
I miss those days. My daughter is in college now--we won't even haved dyed eggs this year, especially since hubby food shopped and bought brown eggs. sigh
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abolitionist Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:04:20am |
re: #558 vxbush
Nevermind. Found it.
Recorded March 3rd, 2009, Evan Sayet returns for his second talk to The Heritage Foundation.
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yesandno Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:04:22am |
re: #548 reine.de.tout
Interesting:
Stanley Crouch on Mos Def's Minstrel Show
Mos Def is pushing the idea that "authentic" blackhood means stewing in ignorance, and Crouch isn't having any of it.
From that article:
Ignorance is a lack of information, not a genetic defect or a “cultural style;” and irrationality should be fought at every step. Irrationality powered the toxic tribal blob that swelled over Hitler’s Germany and swallowed up its citizenry as well as their murdered victims. The exact same thing can be said about Bosnia and Rwanda. Tribalism. It is what it is and does what it does and can be recognized if we are not decoyed by color.
The summation....something to think about.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:04:58am |
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pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:05:54am |
re: #582 VioletTiger
Well, mine are 17, 15,9. Plus some other teenagers cousins and such, but mom and dad have 3 acres to hid eggs in and I don't know who all is there! Mainly I think it's for my younger bros one year old!
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:05:58am |
re: #576 Sunlight
Just goes to show ya even a jackass can make a good film.
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quickjustice Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:06:09am |
The Monkees were a boy band manufactured for the teenage market. Kind of like the current Administration! ;-)
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:06:40am |
Happy Birthday REALWEST
I must say, when my sainted grandmother hit 94, I never thought that I would know anyone older than that !
//
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SixDegrees Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:06:42am |
From the article linked above:
Pirates have been searching the waters off Africa's coast to try to find the lifeboat, a U.S. military official with knowledge of the situation said Friday. They are using hijacked vessels and skiffs launched from larger ships, the official said.
Proof that we're dealing with morons. One problem in dealing with these thugs is their use of small, unassuming ships. With our presence in the area comes state-of-the-art surveillance technology; you can bet we're tracking each and every one of these ships to see where they are coming from, aiding in identifying the larger ships that are also involved.
Well worth the wait, if it pins down the location of a large number of those involved in piracy.
What a bunch of dumb asses.
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jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:06:45am |
re: #590 quickjustice
The Monkees were a boy band manufactured for the teenage market. Kind of like the current Administration! ;-)
RACIST!
//
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VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:07:05am |
re: #576 Sunlight
Well said.
I have less and less respect for celebrities. What about of spoiled whiny assed brats. They live in a fantasy world.
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VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:09:22am |
re: #587 pingjockey
Well, mine are 17, 15,9. Plus some other teenagers cousins and such, but mom and dad have 3 acres to hid eggs in and I don't know who all is there! Mainly I think it's for my younger bros one year old!
Up until last year, my daughter and all the cousins wanted to do the egg hunt. They know a good deal when they see one. Even my 18 year old nephew was willing to walk around with a pink basket for the opportunity to find eggs with money in them.
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Stonemason Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:09:25am |
re: #582 VioletTiger
I miss those days. My daughter is in college now--we won't even haved dyed eggs this year, especially since hubby food shopped and bought brown eggs. sigh
We've always dyed brown eggs... better colors, or so my wonderful Aunt told us when we were young.
Oh my, that was back in the '70's
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laZardo Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:09:29am |
re: #590 quickjustice
I fail to see how this administration would be a cheap copy of the original.
/conservatives and (newly-minted) liberals agree, it was all Yoko's fault.
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:09:37am |
re: #557 Dustyvet
Hey Dusty! Thanks my friend! Perfect harmony greeting for moi and acapella too!
And here's something back for ya: [Link: www.imeem.com...]
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yesandno Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:10:30am |
re: #552 realwest
GOod morning y'all - from a moderate (58 degrees going up to 72 degrees) bright and sunny Charlotte!
How is everyone this fine morning?
Happy Birthday from the Mountains of NC
...the storm last night was heavy with lightening for a couple hours. Today everything looks cloudy, but the rain has stopped. Hoping for some of that sunny and bright Charlotte weather here in Asheville.
Have a great day, realwest, and an even better Easter!
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goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:10:41am |
re: #577 pingjockey
Mom(granma) has in her usual meticoulus fashion coordinated brunch, egg hunt etc...for about 30 family and friends.
How joyous!
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:10:56am |
re: #561 goddessoftheclassroom Well thank you! Now if I only knew when lol's birthday is then I'd know when your's is too! LOL!
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avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:11:00am |
re: #578 VioletTiger
Agree. You feel better when you know there's an experienced adult in charge.
If it makes you feel any better, the POTUS is not setting around writing contingency plans to deal with the pirates. The best and the brightest in our military are doing that and I'm sure they have a go order to rescue the captain if and when they see a opportunity. I'd bet Obama is just being kept in the loop, but little more then that unless it goes international.
With the possible exception of Eisenhower, recent Presidents didn't have the experience to do a hands on military mission.
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Stonemason Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:11:12am |
re: #600 jcm
and the thread goes full circle
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:11:14am |
Obama Team Mulls Aims Of Somali Extremists
Senior Obama administration officials are debating how to address a potential terrorist threat to U.S. interests from a Somali extremist group, with some in the military advocating strikes against its training camps. But many officials maintain that uncertainty about the intentions of the al-Shabab organization dictates a more patient, nonmilitary approach.
[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]
HOLD THE WEDDING!
As dumb as I am ,, I can see their "intentions"!
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pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:11:33am |
re: #603 goddessoftheclassroom
Yep. Ought to be a real wing ding as my granpa used to say.
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FrogMarch Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:11:36am |
Good morning fine lizards.
What John Kerry won't say. *Because he's a traitorous cowardly man-pussy.
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:13:07am |
re: #599 realwest
Hey Dusty! Thanks my friend! Perfect harmony greeting for moi and acapella too!
And here's something back for ya: [Link: www.imeem.com...]
Gee is Mrs. Olson coming over...:) ROFLMAO thanks Real, Have a great Birthday today and manny happy returns...:)
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pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:13:40am |
re: #609 FrogMarch
Gawd, I hate that mealy mouthed crap. "A policy debate is long overdue"
They're frackin' pirates, find them, eradicate them like the vermin they are.
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:13:49am |
Their livelihood was being threatened, and they were tired of waiting for government help, so business owners and residents on Hawaii's Kauai island pulled together and completed a $4 million repair job to a state park -- for free.
[Link: www.cnn.com...]
And after only eight days, all of the repairs were done, Pleas said. It was a shockingly quick fix to a problem that may have taken much longer if they waited for state money to funnel in.
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nyc redneck Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:14:39am |
re: #578 VioletTiger
Agree. You feel better when you know there's an experienced adult in charge.
that is exactly the problem,
o is inexperienced, juvenile and even worse, seems untrustworthy based on his demeaning america way too much.
he has gone above and beyond the call of duty in dumping on his own country.
he is unreliable, inept, foolish.
o does not inspire confidence on the world stage.
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avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:14:44am |
Pirates just seized a tug boat with 16 more hostages. American owned, Italian flagged.
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:15:20am |
re: #605 avanti
For that matter Ike wasn't a battlefield commander either. But he did have a good feel for the "big" picture.
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loup-garou Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:15:21am |
Happy Easter
Egg collected by Charles Darwin found at Cambridge University after 200 years
An egg collected by Charles Darwin on his HMS Beagle voyage and lost for nearly 200 years has been discovered by a volunteer at the University of Cambridge.
Give you Joy Sir the The Eggs have been Found!
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VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:15:42am |
re: #605 avanti
Oh, I understand that. In fact, I do agree with you that it is best that the President does not jump in at this point.
However, my point is that the POTUS has given plenty of indication that he is at best, a pushover. IMO, this can only mean that we can expect other groups to try and push as far and as hard as they can.
| 620 |
Killer Tomato Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:15:48am |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY REALWEST!
:D
(is there cake?)
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pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:15:49am |
re: #613 Nevergiveup
Private sector strikes again. Wa. state is talking about mothballing 33 state parks due to budget constraints. Well, a lot of the local municipalities are saying 'let us have them'.
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:15:52am |
re: #615 avanti
Pirates just seized a tug boat with 16 more hostages. American owned, Italian flagged.
Were did you get that from?
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Randall Gross Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:16:07am |
re: #618 loup-garou
Happy Easter
Egg collected by Charles Darwin found at Cambridge University after 200 years
An egg collected by Charles Darwin on his HMS Beagle voyage and lost for nearly 200 years has been discovered by a volunteer at the University of Cambridge.Give you Joy Sir the The Eggs have been Found!
They can hide it again on Sunday!
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:16:25am |
re: #605 avanti
Please see my 607. Obama and his team are "mulling over" what the "intentions" are of the pirates. They are resisting the PROFESSIONALS call to strike militarily
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:16:35am |
re: #616 jcm
John Kerry should be sent to negotiate directly with the pirates.
When he puts them asleep the SEALs spirit Capt. Phillips away and the Navy steams away.
Better idea let's trade Kerry for the Captain...
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jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:16:45am |
Capt. Phillips is 300 miles out with four pirates.
Why isn't every other pirate, pirate ship and shore facility under attack now?
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:16:55am |
re: #565 VioletTiger
and
re: #566 pingjockey
Thanks to each of you too! I do appreciate the birthday wishes. Acutally I relish my birthday even more, cause on July 3, 2005 doctors gave me 8 months or so to live! Ha - screw 'em, only God says when! And I believe in helping Him out all I can with that!
So thank you both very much!
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jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:17:22am |
re: #625 Dustyvet
Better idea let's trade Kerry for the Captain...
I said nothing about bringing J F'in K back!
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FrogMarch Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:17:23am |
re: #612 pingjockey
Gawd, I hate that mealy mouthed crap. "A policy debate is long overdue"
They're frackin' pirates, find them, eradicate them like the vermin they are.
Maybe the pirates would be open to a strongly worded letter from Lurch and cackle. ?
/
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pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:17:27am |
re: #625 Dustyvet
That is a truly outstanding idea. I'll help Jon halp uz Kary pack.
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:17:48am |
re: #568 Geepers
Hey Geepers! Thank you - it's good to see you out here man! How are ya doing today?
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:17:52am |
re: #615 avanti
Pirates just seized a tug boat with 16 more hostages. American owned, Italian flagged.
Bet they wouldn't have done that if their buddies were fish food. Waiting and paying them off time and again has only emboldened them ,,,,,,,,,,,,,AGAIN
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:17:55am |
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FrogMarch Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:18:01am |
re: #616 jcm
John Kerry should be sent to negotiate directly with the pirates.
When he puts them asleep the SEALs spirit Capt. Phillips away and the Navy steams away.
Your assuming John Kerry has any capacity to be useful.
;-)
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loup-garou Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:18:22am |
re: #615 avanti
if that was a Islamic nations flagged tug boat there would be a reference to how close the event was to a religious holiday.
i have yet to see any references to an American flagged Italian flag tug boat was seized during the most holy week in Christendom...well that's the double standard i see as an atheist.
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avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:18:22am |
re: #617 Nevergiveup
For that matter Ike wasn't a battlefield commander either. But he did have a good feel for the "big" picture.
True, even Ike would defer to the guys that deal with issues like this, but he probably would be more involved then the typical POTUS.
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pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:18:29am |
re: #628 jcm
NO give backs or returns, regifting is RIGHT OUT!
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:18:33am |
re: #626 jcm
Capt. Phillips is 300 miles out with four pirates.
Why isn't every other pirate, pirate ship and shore facility under attack now?
Partly because the pirates graduate from "Pirating 101" and they have about 50 other hostages of various nationalities on those pirate ships and shore facilities.
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:18:50am |
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:19:11am |
re: #564 pingjockey Wow, that sucks! (about the kid leaving the alarm on, I mean!). Did they get hunting licenses for going after those bunny eggs?!?
:)
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loup-garou Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:19:15am |
re: #622 Nevergiveup
it was just posted on BNO twitter ... charles is on twitter also
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:19:24am |
re: #625 Dustyvet
Better idea let's trade Kerry for the Captain...
How stupid do you think the pirates are?
/
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jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:19:30am |
re: #627 realwest
and
re: #566 pingjockey
Thanks to each of you too! I do appreciate the birthday wishes. Acutally I relish my birthday even more, cause on July 3, 2005 doctors gave me 8 months or so to live! Ha - screw 'em, only God says when! And I believe in helping Him out all I can with that!
So thank you both very much!
So ornery neither heaven nor hell will have ya'!
;-P
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:20:07am |
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Killer Tomato Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:20:13am |
re: #634 FrogMarch
Your assuming John Kerry has any capacity to be useful.
;-)
Doorstop, paperweight, bad example...
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avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:20:40am |
re: #622 Nevergiveup
Were did you get that from?
Sorry, multitasking with the lap top, Fox news. That makes 8 ships/boats being held, some for a few months.
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:20:47am |
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:21:00am |
re: #573 laZardo
Hey laZardo! Thank you very much - how are you doing? I can tell by the tenor of some of your comments that you're still in school, right? When are you going to get out of there graduate?
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:21:48am |
re: #636 avanti
True, even Ike would defer to the guys that deal with issues like this, but he probably would be more involved then the typical POTUS.
Then why isn't Obama?
Senior Obama administration officials are debating how to address a potential terrorist threat to U.S. interests from a Somali extremist group, with some in the military advocating strikes against its training camps.
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jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:21:53am |
re: #638 Nevergiveup
Partly because the pirates graduate from "Pirating 101" and they have about 50 other hostages of various nationalities on those pirate ships and shore facilities.
Yeah, yeah, I know.
This is what we get for paying 'em off.
A rock and a hard place.
When it's over a cruise missile will pass through a tent and hit a camel in the butt to show 'em who's boss.
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:22:01am |
re: #639 sattv4u2
[Link: www.alertnet.org...]
Well it's getting awful close to the time that we are going to have to go back into Somalia for some hard hitting, lightning quick strikes. But this time with massive overwhelming disproportionate force. And then some.
| 653 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:22:16am |
re: #579 nyc redneck
Thanks {nyc redneck} I appreciate it very much!
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Killgore Trout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:22:22am |
Funny dressing castle dweller says I stink.....
Pope warns of 'a desert of godlessness' in Good Friday address
If I had a golden staff I'd make cool speeches too.
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laZardo Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:23:00am |
re: #649 realwest
I'm past the halfway mark for sure, though being a transfer student in a school that follows a flow-chart for its entire program throws a wrench in the works.
You can say that recent events have inspired me to finally get around to taking the (yes, it is indeed mandatory at my college) community service program.
| 657 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:23:17am |
re: #651 jcm
Yeah, yeah, I know.
This is what we get for paying 'em off.
A rock and a hard place.
When it's over a cruise missile will pass through a tent and hit a camel in the butt to show 'em who's boss.
Yeah but it might be the highlight of that camel's life?
| 658 |
vxbush Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:23:23am |
re: #574 abolitionist
Linky?
Here:
Hating What's Right: How the Modern Liberal Winds Up on the Wrong Side of Every Issue
| 659 |
goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:23:24am |
re: #655 Killgore Trout
Funny dressing castle dweller says I stink.....
Pope warns of 'a desert of godlessness' in Good Friday addressIf I had a golden staff I'd make cool speeches too.
Please don't be so rude. There is no call to be so insulting.
| 660 |
Killer Tomato Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:23:38am |
re: #650 sattv4u2
Maybe the teleprompter is on strike.
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pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:23:42am |
re: #655 Killgore Trout
Mwahaha! Not enough coffee, thought you wrote Golden calf! More caffine...stat!
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:23:47am |
re: #580 Dustyvet ROFL! Dusty you just slay me - that's very funny, thanks again!
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jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:24:07am |
re: #656 laZardo
I'm past the halfway mark for sure, though being a transfer student in a school that follows a flow-chart for its entire program throws a wrench in the works.
You can say that recent events have inspired me to finally get around to taking the (yes, it is indeed mandatory at my college) community service program.
Volunteer to teach the Eddie Eagle gun safety class for kids.
;-)
| 664 |
reine.de.tout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:24:12am |
re: #659 goddessoftheclassroom
thank you.
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:24:15am |
re: #655 Killgore Trout
Funny dressing castle dweller says I stink.....
Pope warns of 'a desert of godlessness' in Good Friday addressIf I had a golden staff I'd make cool speeches too.
I've "seen" your oratoricle skills. It would take more than a golden staff!
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loup-garou Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:24:31am |
NATO officials say 10 Italians among 16 crew on tugboat which was reported hijacked in Gulf of Aden - Reuters
-- during the most Holy week in Christendom ---
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:24:42am |
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loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:26:00am |
Good Rainy Saturday Morning.
Oh look! More good news...
PAC money flowing to Mass. delegation
Donations on rise since '08 political power shift
The Massachusetts delegation in the US House of Representatives is reaping the financial rewards of Democrats' return to power, attracting increasing amounts of campaign cash from Washington's influential business and labor union lobbies.
Since their party regained House control in 2006, the state's 10-member, all-Democrat delegation has secured the chairmanships of one major House committee, one select committee, and five subcommittees. And with those powerful posts comes more fund-raising leverage.
Donations from special-interest political action committees, or PACs, comprised 45 percent of the delegation's campaign collections during the 2008 election, jumping from 33 percent of the total in 2004, the last time Republicans won a majority in the House.
In raw dollars, the increase in PAC money flowing to the delegation also was striking, rising to $4.6 million, from $3.2 million in 2004, a 44 percent increase.
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SixDegrees Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:26:01am |
re: #626 jcm
Capt. Phillips is 300 miles out with four pirates.
Why isn't every other pirate, pirate ship and shore facility under attack now?
Because we're gathering information on exactly which ships and facilities those are.
If you've watched the military prepare for operations at all over the last several years, you'll know that they are nothing if not patient and meticulous. They're not going to do anything until they have as much information as they can possibly squeeze out of the situation, and their decision on what action to take will be based on the sum of that information - not on an overabundance of testosterone or too many viewings of Tom Clancy movies.
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:26:07am |
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:27:03am |
re: #655 Killgore Trout
Funny dressing castle dweller says I stink.....
Pope warns of 'a desert of godlessness' in Good Friday addressIf I had a golden staff I'd make cool speeches too.
/must you rag on Christianity this weekend?
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jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:27:10am |
re: #670 SixDegrees
Because we're gathering information on exactly which ships and facilities those are.
If you've watched the military prepare for operations at all over the last several years, you'll know that they are nothing if not patient and meticulous. They're not going to do anything until they have as much information as they can possibly squeeze out of the situation, and their decision on what action to take will be based on the sum of that information - not on an overabundance of testosterone or too many viewings of Tom Clancy movies.
As long as there is a follow up.
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goddessoftheclassroom Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:27:34am |
I've got to go, dear Lizards. Have a blessed day.
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pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:28:29am |
re: #674 Killgore Trout
However, I don't know how well that'd go over with you dressed Like Edward G. Robinson?!
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VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:28:39am |
re: #655 Killgore Trout
Truly unnecessary comment. He is doing his job. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday and just a tiny bit of respect would be much appreciated.
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Killer Tomato Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:28:41am |
re: #669 loppyd
yippee! Now all we need is a bunch of people to run for office.
| 681 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:28:45am |
re: #585 Killian Bundy Hey Killian, Happy Birthday to you too! LOL!
Remember back to last year - you're joking right?
Five years ago, I'd a remembered, one year ago, not so much!
Woot - Happy Birthday and ARIES RULE!
| 682 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:29:11am |
re: #675 goddessoftheclassroom
{GOTC} Have a good weekend and Happy Easter.
| 683 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:29:27am |
re: #586 Thanos
Hey thanks Thanos - I appreciate seeing another one!
Hope you're well today!
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quickjustice Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:31:12am |
re: #464 Killian Bundy
If U.S. Special Ops has a plan to wipe out the pirate bases, but the White House won't approve it, then responsibility for continuing pirate depredations on U.S. shipping lies with the White House.
Strategically speaking Obama clearly has decided to abandon the U.S. "Athenian" military strategy, which was to become a military superpower, and then use our superior military power to protect our allies. In exchange, we received favorable trading arrangements, and could forestall military buildups by allies and potential rivals by promising military protection.
By abandoning that strategy, Obama is ensuring military buildups by our allies and others, making the world a more dangerous place.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:31:43am |
674 Killgore Trout
4/11/09 7:27:19 am reply quote 0downupfavoritereportre: #661 pingjockey
Heh.
675 goddessoftheclassroom
4/11/09 7:27:34 am reply quote 0downupfavoritereportI've got to go, dear Lizards. Have a blessed day.
/close my eyes, who's going to win this contest?
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:31:57am |
BI Targets Scammers Posing as Minors to Target Would-Be Pedophiles
Saturday, April 11, 2009
By Mike Levine
PrintShareThis
Sexual predators who victimize children on the Internet are now becoming targets of a different kind of online predator – and law enforcement officials are hunting them all down.
[Link: www.foxnews.com...]
The FBI is currently investigating a man and woman in Miamisburg, Ohio, who allegedly engaged seven men, including a middle school teacher in New York, in sexually explicit conversations on the Internet and then "tricked" them into divulging personal information and financial records, according to court documents obtained by Fox News.
The man and woman also allegedly tried to extort money from some of the men by threatening to reveal the men's sexually explicit conversations online, according to the court documents.
Seems like a Win Win situation to me?
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:32:12am |
re: #591 sattv4u2
Sigh. Well I know I can ALWAYS count on you to try to pee on my parade!
:)
I'm actually 64, not 94 you dolt! But don't tell anyone how old I am, ok?!
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:33:13am |
re: #687 quickjustice
If U.S. Special Ops has a plan to wipe out the pirate bases, but the White House won't approve it, then responsibility for continuing pirate depredations on U.S. shipping lies with the White House.
/ya think?
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:33:34am |
re: #687 quickjustice
Strategically speaking Obama clearly has decided to abandon the U.S. "Athenian" military strategy,
They're more worried about IMAGE, and how it will "LOOK"
The White House discussions highlight the challenges facing the Obama team as it attempts to distance itself from the Bush administration,
[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]
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avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:34:11am |
re: #650 sattv4u2
Then why isn't Obama?
Senior Obama administration officials are debating how to address a potential terrorist threat to U.S. interests from a Somali extremist group, with some in the military advocating strikes against its training camps.
That is Obama's decission. He has to weight the lives of the now 60 some hostages, the millions in ships and cargo, the number of innocent women, children and non pirates killed, how effective the attack will be on spread coastal villages and more.
If we went in, and killed say 30% of the pirates, they'd just recruit more in a few weeks, there is no real infrastructural to rebuild. It's like bombing the poor neighborhoods to reduce car jacking.
I'd prefer a "no ransom" policy. It would risk some innocent life in the first few rescues, but once they learned they'd get no money and die, it would stop.
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:34:18am |
re: #691 realwest
Sigh. Well I know I can ALWAYS count on you to try to pee on my parade!
:)
I'm actually 64, not 94 you dolt! But don't tell anyone how old I am, ok?!
hehehehe,, congrats ,,, I'm not too far behind you (lets just say it's less than a decade!)
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laZardo Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:34:31am |
re: #687 quickjustice
Or maybe they just don't want another Blackhawk Down scenario, one that could get particularly nasty especially now that there are lots of hostages involved.
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VioletTiger Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:34:42am |
Must go and do the baking for tomorrow.
I hope all the Jewish lizards had a splendid Passover and that all the Christian lizards will have a lovely Easter.
Cheers!
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:35:08am |
re: #691 realwest
Sigh. Well I know I can ALWAYS count on you to try to pee on my parade!
:)
I'm actually 64, not 94 you dolt! But don't tell anyone how old I am, ok?!
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Killgore Trout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:35:24am |
Rick Moran is feeling the heat....
IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ‘EM, JOIN ‘EM
I will let you in on a little secret; if I knew in advance that a post of mine was going to get the kind of attention that was given my recent rant against Glenn Beck, I would not write it. Unless you are brain dead or a disciple of the Marquis de Sade, exposing oneself to the kind of personal attacks on my character, my heritage, my intelligence, and alas, even the quality of my writing is hard on the ego not to mention an emotional downer. Anyone who says it wouldn’t bother them is either lying or has never had it happen to them.
.....
I see the error of my ways. And this goes for anything I say about the GOP too. No more dire pronouncements of electoral disaster. From here on out, it’s tea parties and triumph at the polls for me. I promise to ignore polls that don’t have Republicans sweeping to victory in 2010. And I will enthusiastically cover the tea parties that are going to change America.I love this Glad Game. I’m warming to it already. It’s so much more fun when you simply follow the herd. And if it leads over a cliff, so what? Since we’re playing the Glad Game I would simply say I’ve never jumped out of an airplane without a parachute before so going over a cliff will be an exciting, new experience for me. And who knows? Maybe when we hit the ground, it will be made up of chocolate ice cream and marshmallows so we can come in for a soft landing and eat a lot of good sweet stuff at the same time!
It sure will feel good to be popular again.
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:35:42am |
re: #693 sattv4u2
Strategically speaking Obama clearly has decided to abandon the U.S. "Athenian" military strategy,
They're more worried about IMAGE, and how it will "LOOK"
The White House discussions highlight the challenges facing the Obama team as it attempts to distance itself from the Bush administration,
[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]
That's the same crap we heard coming out of the Clinton White House and we all know how that turned out?
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:35:44am |
re: #601 yesandno Hey thanks yesandno! We had some BAD damn t-storms, hail and tornadoes down here - down by Indian Trail, a tornado took out one house and damaged several others.
So I'm grateful for the beautiful weather today and appreciate the birthday wishes!
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jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:36:04am |
re: #694 avanti
That is Obama's decission. He has to weight the lives of the now 60 some hostages, the millions in ships and cargo, the number of innocent women, children and non pirates killed, how effective the attack will be on spread coastal villages and more.
If we went in, and killed say 30% of the pirates, they'd just recruit more in a few weeks, there is no real infrastructural to rebuild. It's like bombing the poor neighborhoods to reduce car jacking.
I'd prefer a "no ransom" policy. It would risk some innocent life in the first few rescues, but once they learned they'd get no money and die, it would stop.
Carter traded 55 hostages for 30 years of State sponsored terror from Iran.
Everything has consequences.
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sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:36:12am |
re: #694 avanti
That is Obama's decission. He has to weight the lives of the now 60 some hostages, the millions in ships and cargo, the number of innocent women, children and non pirates killed, how effective the attack will be on spread coastal villages and more.
If we went in, and killed say 30% of the pirates, they'd just recruit more in a few weeks, there is no real infrastructural to rebuild. It's like bombing the poor neighborhoods to reduce car jacking.
I'd prefer a "no ransom" policy. It would risk some innocent life in the first few rescues, but once they learned they'd get no money and die, it would stop.
PICK A SIDE. In one post, you stated that Ike deffered to his military advisors. In this one, you're stating it's Obamas decision. I have NEVER said strike a base. I have ALWAYS said strike the mother ship, the ship from where the skiffs are luanched. The ship that has NO hostages on it, not the hijacked ships
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:37:05am |
re: #602 notutopia
Thank you notutopia! I hope you're doing well today?!
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loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:37:07am |
re: #679 Killer Tomato
yippee! Now all we need is a bunch of people to run for office.
When Ted goes away we need to draft someone Mitt-esque.
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:37:30am |
re: #704 sattv4u2
PICK A SIDE. In one post, you stated that Ike deffered to his military advisors. In this one, you're stating it's Obamas decision. I have NEVER said strike a base. I have ALWAYS said strike the mother ship, the ship from where the skiffs are luanched. The ship that has NO hostages on it, not the hijacked ships
Actually the Pirates are keeping some hostages on those mother ships as protection.
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:38:26am |
re: #706 loppyd
When Ted goes away we need to draft someone Mitt-esque.
Ted's never going away, don't ya remember he is frozen? Oh that Ted...never mind.
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loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:38:52am |
Happy Birthday to {realwest}
MMMMWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
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aussiemagpie Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:38:56am |
G'day from Down Under to {everyone}
HAPPY BIRTHDAY REALWEST!
*SMOOCH* *SMOOCH* *SMOOCH* *SMOOCH* *SMOOCH*
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:39:13am |
My Mother ship sent me out to get milk and bread, when I returned it was gone...:)
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quickjustice Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:39:17am |
re: #694 avanti
You making the argument from 1787 about appeasing the pirates. Thomas Jefferson rejected that policy. "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute." Works for me.
We don't need to get bogged down in these locales. Periodic military sweeps wiping out pirate bases and encampments are enough, combined with a lucrative bounty program. Make it profitable for bounty-hunters to kill pirates.
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:39:41am |
re: #700 Killgore Trout
Rick Moran is feeling the heat....
IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ‘EM, JOIN ‘EM
Rick Moran? Oh noes, who the [expletive deleted] is he?
/and why the [expletive deleted] should anyone care, besides you?
| 714 |
opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:40:56am |
Good morning. The Somali Pirates are apparently now looking for a way out, that will not involve jail time according to a Somali Maritime expert.
If they give up Captain Phillips do we keep a bargain not to arrest them?
Remember, the pirates reneged on a deal to exchange Phillips for a hostage pirate when they got their guy back.
| 715 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:41:36am |
re: #707 Nevergiveup
So, do we sacrifice the hostages to wipe out the pirates? That is basically where we are. I know the military, if you are a member of the armed forces, you as a hostage are expendable to get the terrorists. On the other hand, the military hates to get civilians killed. There is our sticking point.
| 716 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:42:09am |
re: #714 opnion
Good morning. The Somali Pirates are apparently now looking for a way out, that will not involve jail time according to a Somali Maritime expert.
If they give up Captain Phillips do we keep a bargain not to arrest them?
Remember, the pirates reneged on a deal to exchange Phillips for a hostage pirate when they got their guy back.
I don't want to arrest them? Sure agree not to arrest them. Hint Hint.
| 717 |
loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:42:15am |
re: #708 Nevergiveup
Ted's never going away, don't ya remember he is frozen? Oh that Ted...never mind.
Did you know his creepy son died?
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opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:42:21am |
re: #694 avanti
That is Obama's decission. He has to weight the lives of the now 60 some hostages, the millions in ships and cargo, the number of innocent women, children and non pirates killed, how effective the attack will be on spread coastal villages and more.
If we went in, and killed say 30% of the pirates, they'd just recruit more in a few weeks, there is no real infrastructural to rebuild. It's like bombing the poor neighborhoods to reduce car jacking.
I'd prefer a "no ransom" policy. It would risk some innocent life in the first few rescues, but once they learned they'd get no money and die, it would stop.
So killing Nazis was a real bad idea?
| 720 |
sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:42:36am |
re: #714 opnion
Good morning. The Somali Pirates are apparently now looking for a way out, that will not involve jail time according to a Somali Maritime expert.
If they give up Captain Phillips do we keep a bargain not to arrest them?
Remember, the pirates reneged on a deal to exchange Phillips for a hostage pirate when they got their guy back.
If they give Captain Phillips back unharmed, I would PROMISE the pirates NO jail time and NO charges!
I would give them one bullet each, however
| 721 |
Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:42:38am |
re: #714 opnion
Good morning. The Somali Pirates are apparently now looking for a way out, that will not involve jail time according to a Somali Maritime expert.
If they give up Captain Phillips do we keep a bargain not to arrest them?
Remember, the pirates reneged on a deal to exchange Phillips for a hostage pirate when they got their guy back.
I'd agree to no jail time...12 riflemen and a brick wall works for me...:)
| 722 |
Sunlight Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:42:41am |
re: #594 VioletTiger
Well said.
I have less and less respect for celebrities. What about of spoiled whiny assed brats. They live in a fantasy world.
It may be a fantasy world, but he speaks "the truth" for our current administration. We better not dismiss it thinking that reasonable people will keep helping stop genocide when we can or will even assert protection or rescue for American citizens. By not immediately trouncing the pirates, the administration has clarified that the pirates' well-being is valued more than the lives and freedom of movement of Americans, even if they are on aid missions. Remember that the captain jumped into the water and our U.S. Navy, which was on scene, did not have snipers take out the pirates. They allowed the captain to be re-captured (and what are they doing to him now?).
| 723 |
jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:42:46am |
re: #714 opnion
Good morning. The Somali Pirates are apparently now looking for a way out, that will not involve jail time according to a Somali Maritime expert.
If they give up Captain Phillips do we keep a bargain not to arrest them?
Remember, the pirates reneged on a deal to exchange Phillips for a hostage pirate when they got their guy back.
No jail time is fine with me.......
Davy Jones locker is the place for them.
| 724 |
loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:43:09am |
re: #714 opnion
Good morning. The Somali Pirates are apparently now looking for a way out, that will not involve jail time according to a Somali Maritime expert.
If they give up Captain Phillips do we keep a bargain not to arrest them?
Remember, the pirates reneged on a deal to exchange Phillips for a hostage pirate when they got their guy back.
It's Easter weekend so I am not going to say what I really think we should do.
| 725 |
avanti Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:43:20am |
re: #704 sattv4u2
PICK A SIDE. In one post, you stated that Ike deffered to his military advisors. In this one, you're stating it's Obamas decision. I have NEVER said strike a base. I have ALWAYS said strike the mother ship, the ship from where the skiffs are luanched. The ship that has NO hostages on it, not the hijacked ships
Your talking apples and oranges. The first issue was saving the captain and killing 4 pirates, a E-4 could plan that. When it comes as I said to a international issue, the POTUS has the Con. In this case, there is no "mother ship" in the area.
| 726 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:44:01am |
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:45:10am |
re: #715 pingjockey
So, do we sacrifice the hostages to wipe out the pirates? That is basically where we are. I know the military, if you are a member of the armed forces, you as a hostage are expendable to get the terrorists. On the other hand, the military hates to get civilians killed. There is our sticking point.
It's a tough one. I would not advocate blowing the boats out of the water and the hell with the hostages, but I would stand behind a well planed rescue attempt that always brings with it the risk that some hostages might not survive. The worst thing we could do is pay more ransom and let this travesty continue.
| 731 |
sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:45:19am |
re: #725 avanti
Your talking apples and oranges. The first issue was saving the captain and killing 4 pirates, a E-4 could plan that. When it comes as I said to a international issue, the POTUS has the Con. In this case, there is no "mother ship" in the area.
And again, like yesterday, you want the USA to go along with what the INTERNATIONAL community says
SIMPLE ,,,,, take a US citizen hostage,,, hijack a US owened or flagged vessel, meet the US military
| 732 |
opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:45:36am |
re: #716 Nevergiveup
I don't want to arrest them? Sure agree not to arrest them. Hint Hint.
That's what I think. This is not an honorable enemy army, they are thuggish thieves & no agreement with them should have any force.
They need to be killed & captured in their land bases as well.
| 733 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:45:52am |
re: #717 loppyd
Did you know his creepy son died?
I think I heard that--so who has "custody" of Ted Williams now?
| 734 |
sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:46:35am |
re: #733 Nevergiveup
I think I heard that--so who has "custody" of Ted Williams now?
Ben and Jerrys, I think!
BAD SATT ,,, BAD BAD BAD
| 735 |
loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:47:11am |
I'm sorry if this has been discussed ad nauseam , but I wasn't around for most of yesterday.
Would I be correct in my assumption that there was an order from the top not to fire on the Somalis? I ask because I would think the second that captain jumped off the life boat a hail of hellfire would have landed on the pirates.
| 736 |
loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:47:38am |
re: #733 Nevergiveup
I think I heard that--so who has "custody" of Ted Williams now?
I don't know...
| 737 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:47:59am |
re: #730 Nevergiveup
That is my thinking. Rescue attempt with the best chance for the hostages survival, but if we lose some while wiping out these vermin I will apologise now to the families. If we don't stomp on these rats it is just going to continue. What the fuck happens if they take a cruise ship with 1000 people on board?
| 738 |
opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:48:08am |
| 739 |
Wishing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:48:14am |
Good morning all.
I just read that those pesky pirates seized another US vessel?
more?
| 740 |
nyc redneck Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:48:25am |
re: #730 Nevergiveup
It's a tough one. I would not advocate blowing the boats out of the water and the hell with the hostages, but I would stand behind a well planed rescue attempt that always brings with it the risk that some hostages might not survive. The worst thing we could do is pay more ransom and let this travesty continue.
i agree.
why would they stop when they have suffered no repercussions.
they have turned their piracy into a successful enterprise.
low risk
high reward.
stopping is not in their business plan.
| 741 |
Killgore Trout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:48:56am |
re: #713 Killian Bundy
Rick Moran? Oh noes, who the [expletive deleted] is he?
/and why the [expletive deleted] should anyone care, besides you?
He's a right wing blogger who criticized Glenn Beck.
| 742 |
sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:49:06am |
re: #735 loppyd
One would have to assume that decisions are being made in Washington, either at the White House or Pentagon, and not by the captain on scene.
| 743 |
loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:49:16am |
re: #737 pingjockey
What the fuck happens if they take a cruise ship with 1000 people on board?
My mom said as much yesterday. She works in the travel business and it has been discussed at high levels in her company.
| 744 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:49:27am |
re: #738 opnion
As a retired squid, most of the military is willing to take that chance to end this menance. That is what we're paid for.
| 745 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:50:02am |
re: #737 pingjockey
That is my thinking. Rescue attempt with the best chance for the hostages survival, but if we lose some while wiping out these vermin I will apologise now to the families. If we don't stomp on these rats it is just going to continue. What the fuck happens if they take a cruise ship with 1000 people on board?
Then they would have to cater to 1000 whiny, spoiled, rich bitch over indulged vacationers. That might just cure them?
| 746 |
itellu3times Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:50:05am |
re: #714 opnion
Good morning. The Somali Pirates are apparently now looking for a way out, that will not involve jail time according to a Somali Maritime expert.
If they give up Captain Phillips do we keep a bargain not to arrest them?
Remember, the pirates reneged on a deal to exchange Phillips for a hostage pirate when they got their guy back.
No jail time. Just one finger, chopped off.
| 747 |
Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:50:10am |
re: #739 Wishing
Good morning all.
I just read that those pesky pirates seized another US vessel?
more?
Seafarers official: Pirates hijack US tugboat
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The head of the East African Seafarers' Assistance Program says Somali pirates have hijacked an American-owned tugboat with 16 crew in the Gulf of Aden.
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loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:50:12am |
re: #742 sattv4u2
One would have to assume that decisions are being made in Washington, either at the White House or Pentagon, and not by the captain on scene.
Thanks. You confirmed it.
Now my second question.
W......T.........F........?
| 749 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:50:27am |
re: #743 loppyd
I'll bet it has. That is the nightmare scenario.
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opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:50:34am |
re: #725 avanti
Your talking apples and oranges. The first issue was saving the captain and killing 4 pirates, a E-4 could plan that. When it comes as I said to a international issue, the POTUS has the Con. In this case, there is no "mother ship" in the area.
What do you want to do, give them TARP money?
| 751 |
aussiemagpie Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:51:14am |
re: #744 pingjockey
Happy Anniversary for the other day! :-)
| 752 |
itellu3times Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:51:34am |
| 753 |
sattv4u2 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:51:37am |
re: #750 opnion
What do you want to do, give them TARP money?
I'd be willing to do that as long as Barney Frank delivered it personally ,,,
oh ,, wait ,, Frank ,,, pirates ,,, nahhh ,,,, he'd like that too much!
| 754 |
loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:51:56am |
re: #749 pingjockey
I'll bet it has. That is the nightmare scenario.
It's hard enough to sell leisure travel without the added fear of savages hijacking your cruise ship.
| 755 |
Wishing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:52:06am |
Does anyone know if today is realwest's birthday?
| 756 |
lifeofthemind Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:52:11am |
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Sunlight Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:52:30am |
re: #730 Nevergiveup
It's a tough one. I would not advocate blowing the boats out of the water and the hell with the hostages, but I would stand behind a well planed rescue attempt that always brings with it the risk that some hostages might not survive. The worst thing we could do is pay more ransom and let this travesty continue.
He jumped out into the water yesterday, giving our military (which was on scene) a chance to use snipers (which is what the left always says we should do in every case)... nothing happened and they recaptured Captain Phillips. WTH. Obama has made his statement by not letting the Navy fire. He has revealed his loyalty and his ethics of whose life is more important to him.
| 760 |
jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:52:56am |
re: #737 pingjockey
That is my thinking. Rescue attempt with the best chance for the hostages survival, but if we lose some while wiping out these vermin I will apologise now to the families. If we don't stomp on these rats it is just going to continue. What the fuck happens if they take a cruise ship with 1000 people on board?
That the problem. If we keep paying them for 20, 30 or 50 people eventually they'll grab a liner.
We've been a while getting here, but part of the problem lies in that countries, shipping companies have paid in the past.
The problem is bad now. But will only get worse if the pirate world is not rocked.
This is also a test of Obama and every Thug in the world is watching.
| 761 |
Wishing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:52:59am |
re: #756 lifeofthemind
That tears it. Things now start to unravel fast. The amateur hour are hitting the wall.
They smell fear and move in for some additional *funding*.
| 763 |
Killgore Trout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:53:21am |
Home made wall of death
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:53:38am |
re: #609 FrogMarch
Hey FrogMarch! Great link - but you know, I'm more than willing to help President Obama out here. No, really.
It's simple Mr. President. We are now in the arena of foreign affairs. You - whether you are aware of it or not, your VP "Plugs" Biden is - YOU are being tested by America's enemies. Here is an EXCELLENT opportunity with minimum risk to stand up and leave any doubts about your capabilites in a foreign cirisis in the dust:
a) send one or two Navy Aircraft Carrier Battle groups to where those pirates are huddled in their lifeboat WAITING FOR REINFORCEMENTS NO LESS;,
b) have the aircraft (and maybe a few Tomahawks) destroy ALL the Pirate towns (I mean really, who the hell is gonna bitch atcha for whacking Somalia anyway?)
c) send some SEALS in under cover of darkness in our own little rigid small boats and take over that Lifeboat.
d) when the Pirate Reinforcements get there, let them look at ALL THE SMOKE on the horizon where their bases USED TO BE and what Motherships stayed in port USED TO BE and then politely ask them to turn over all the hostages on the "Reinforcement" foreign Ships, return the foreign ships to their rightful owners (our Navy can take over control until the Norweigans and others show up to claim their ships) and
e) go on TV, tell everyone how much it pained you to take such drastic action in which, MAYBE some "innocent" civilians were killed but after all, you'd act the same way when any American's abroad were endangered and want the World to know that; and finally
f) send DVD's (in the proper format, of course) to Putin, Ahmadinnerjacket and Lil Kim of the death and destruction we wrought on those Pirate sanctuaries.
Then get the hell off TV!
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Miss Trixie Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:53:43am |
♪ ♬ Happy Birthday to you ♬ ♪
♪ ♬ Happy Birthday to you ♬ ♪
♪ ♬ Happy Birthday my Dear realwest ♬ ♪
♪ ♬ Happy Birthday to you! ♬ ♪
And many mooooooooooooooooore!
:D
*smoochie-smooch* 10
*hug*
:D
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opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:53:43am |
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:53:52am |
re: #741 Killgore Trout
He's a right wing blogger who criticized Glenn Beck.
Throw a linky.
/I doubt I'll care
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loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:53:55am |
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Dustyvet Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:54:12am |
re: #753 sattv4u2
I'd be willing to do that as long as Barney Frank delivered it personally ,,,
oh ,, wait ,, Frank ,,, pirates ,,, nahhh ,,,, he'd like that too much!
Don't touch that hook, and where's the brain bleach...:)
| 771 |
Wishing Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:54:38am |
re: #766 Miss Trixie
♪ ♬ Happy Birthday to you ♬ ♪
♪ ♬ Happy Birthday to you ♬ ♪
♪ ♬ Happy Birthday my Dear realwest ♬ ♪
♪ ♬ Happy Birthday to you! ♬ ♪And many mooooooooooooooooore!
:D
*smoochie-smooch* 10
*hug*:D
What she said! HB, REAL!
| 772 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:54:50am |
re: #610 Dustyvet
Manny's going to the Yankees?!
Thanks my friend!
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Killer Tomato Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:55:08am |
re: #745 Nevergiveup
Then they would have to cater to 1000 whiny, spoiled, rich bitch over indulged vacationers. That might just cure them?
I went on a cruise for my 35th birthday!
*checks mirror*
Nope. Not whiny, spoiled, overindulged or a rich bitch.
| 774 |
wrenchwench Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:55:50am |
re: #766 Miss Trixie
Whoa, pass the insulin and a fire extinguisher, please!
Happy Birthday, realwest!
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itellu3times Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:56:22am |
re: #764 realwest
send DVD's (in the proper format, of course) to Putin, Ahmadinnerjacket and Lil Kim of the death and destruction we wrought on those Pirate sanctuaries.
Load up the vids on an iPod.
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lawhawk Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:56:47am |
Greets and saluts from the NYC metro area. Happy B-day realwest!
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:56:48am |
re: #620 Killer Tomato
Hey Killer! Uh (burp, excuse me) no, no the cake's all gone! Some sonofagun glutton ate it all (burps, excuse me again)!
Thank you very much!
| 778 |
opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:56:57am |
re: #753 sattv4u2
I'd be willing to do that as long as Barney Frank delivered it personally ,,,
oh ,, wait ,, Frank ,,, pirates ,,, nahhh ,,,, he'd like that too much!
This makes me want to make a joke about Barney watching BHO bend over for the Saudi King, but I won't.
| 780 |
jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:58:41am |
re: #777 realwest
Hey Killer! Uh (burp, excuse me) no, no the cake's all gone! Some sonofagun glutton ate it all (burps, excuse me again)!
Thank you very much!
NORAD is investigating a thermal bloom in the Charlotte area.... just how many candles again?
| 781 |
lawhawk Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:58:44am |
re: #769 loppyd
I miss W.
Bush didn't exactly distinguish himself on the issue of piracy either. But Obama's aloofness and silence on the subject is troubling. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find any mention of how the Administration is dealing with the issue on the WH website.
The message being sent to Americans overseas is a troubling one. You're on your own.
| 782 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 7:59:59am |
re: #773 Killer Tomato
I went on a cruise for my 35th birthday!
*checks mirror*
Nope. Not whiny, spoiled, overindulged or a rich bitch.
I was just kidding
| 783 |
loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:00:06am |
re: #781 lawhawk
Bush didn't exactly distinguish himself on the issue of piracy either. But Obama's aloofness and silence on the subject is troubling. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find any mention of how the Administration is dealing with the issue on the WH website.
The message being sent to Americans overseas is a troubling one. You're on your own.
Agreed on your first point, but I know in my heart of hearts this situation would be handled differently by Bush.
| 784 |
jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:00:16am |
re: #781 lawhawk
Bush didn't exactly distinguish himself on the issue of piracy either. But Obama's aloofness and silence on the subject is troubling. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find any mention of how the Administration is dealing with the issue on the WH website.
The message being sent to Americans overseas is a troubling one. You're on your own.
It's been going on too long, and the response to date has been to pay up.
| 785 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:01:03am |
re: #781 lawhawk
Kind of like the preacher in Blazing Saddles..."You're on your own son".
| 786 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:01:54am |
re: #659 goddessoftheclassroom Hey {goddess} don't be upset, that's just Kilgore being Kilgore!
| 788 |
Killer Tomato Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:03:00am |
re: #782 Nevergiveup
I was just kidding
Oh there were a number of whiny, spoiled, overindulged, rich bitches on board, believe me.
Still, it was fun.
| 789 |
loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:03:03am |
re: #785 pingjockey
Kind of like the preacher in Blazing Saddles..."You're on your own son".
I considered Lili Von Shtupp as my nic here. Fawn Liebowitz was also in the running.
| 790 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:04:15am |
re: #669 loppyd Good morning {loppyd} - so what you're saying is that congresscritters from Mass can be bought?!
Who'd a thunk it!
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Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:04:29am |
/oh noes!
| 792 |
Killgore Trout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:04:43am |
re: #786 realwest
It's not my fault. The castle dweller started it.
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SixDegrees Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:04:44am |
re: #714 opnion
Good morning. The Somali Pirates are apparently now looking for a way out, that will not involve jail time according to a Somali Maritime expert.
If they give up Captain Phillips do we keep a bargain not to arrest them?
Remember, the pirates reneged on a deal to exchange Phillips for a hostage pirate when they got their guy back.
Get Phillips back. Then leave. They're hundreds of miles offshore with no gas and few supplies.
There's no point in honoring any agreement with thugs. There's no Somali government that would be offended, and the idea that we would be currying favor with the rest of the pirates is ludicrous. They operate independently, so dealings with the next bunch will be entirely different. We're dealing with an anarchy here; there's no rule of law to respect, and no expectation of present deeds figuring in future dealings.
If this report is true, it's a hopeful sign that the pirates are actually negotiating. I much prefer talking them down and getting the captain back unharmed to an ill-advised assault.
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A Man for all Seasons Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:06:23am |
Good Morning!
Happy Birthday Realwest! May you be blessed today with peace and happiness.
/I hear miss trixie will give you a couple swats on the ass if you'll just bend over..you lucky bastard!
*Wink*
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Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:07:05am |
15:16 Thousands of Germans protest against foreign military presence in Iraq (DPA
Somebody remind me again: How many German Soldiers are there in Iraq?
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loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:07:20am |
The Pirates Challenge Obama's Pre-9/11 Mentality
When Somali pirates hijacked the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama this week and took 20 Americans hostage, President Barack Obama refused to comment. It seems that our new president is desperate to do everything he can to distance himself from his predecessor, which is why his team has launched a campaign to rebrand the War on Terror. The results are mystifying. "Overseas contingency operations" is the new name for the war, while "man-caused disasters" is a euphemism for terrorist attacks.
Excellent read if you so desire.
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opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:07:36am |
AS locals know the Chicago Southside St. Pats Parade has been disbanded because of bad crowd behavior.
A letter to the Editor in the Chicago Tribune pointed out that the Parade is canceled because of public urination, disorderly conduct, & drunkedness.
The writer asks ,'Then why let the Cubs open their season?"
| 798 |
VegasRick Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:07:37am |
re: #787 opnion
'Somali Pirate King, Abdul Abdul, Next Oprah"
I wish this whole obambi thing was just a bad movie that I could get up and walk out of.
| 799 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:08:44am |
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made it clear Saturday that Moscow had no intention of being tougher with Tehran in order to please Washington.
[Link: www.ynetnews.com...]
I wonder if Obama ever gets tired of being told to go "Fuck Yourself"?
| 800 |
Miss Trixie Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:08:45am |
re: #794 HoosierHoops
Good Morning!
Happy Birthday Realwest! May you be blessed today with peace and happiness.
/I hear miss trixie will give you a couple swats on the ass if you'll just bend over..you lucky bastard!
*Wink*
Well he DOES have buns o' steel ya know. :D
| 801 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:09:20am |
re: #792 Killgore Trout
It's not my fault. The castle dweller started it.
/lick yourself, or well over 100.000 people will
| 802 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:09:24am |
re: #696 laZardo
Nah, there won't be another Blackhawk Down scenario, Clinton isn't President anymore!
Of course, if you mean there may be US casualties well then you're right. Freedom really doesn't come Free.
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Killgore Trout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:10:11am |
Conservative bloggers go to war
Other than that, Donald Douglas and others should stop going after Johnson (and people like Rick Moran who seems to agree more than disagree with Johnson these days). He is one of the leading conservative members of the blogosphere. He’s anti-Islamic extremism, anti-terrorism, pro-tolerance, anti-hate, anti-racism, anti-xenophobia, pro-conservative values, economic and social freedom. He belongs in the conservative movement, and he was right to warn the so-called “anti-Jihad” and the “conservative” blogospheres against the dangers of racist movements, both in the U.S. and Europe.
Stop waging war on the man, and embrace him for what he is: a great conservative blogger, who understands that the war on extremism isn’t a war on all those who belong to a certain religion (in this case Islam), who believes extremism and intolerance of all kinds have to be opposed, and who’s able to defend Western values and conservative principles in a rational, tolerant and calm demeanor. We need more, not less of those.
| 804 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:10:49am |
re: #698 Dustyvet
I just KNEW someone would get around to posting that, shoulda figured it'd be someone who's even older than I am!
:)
| 805 |
opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:11:29am |
re: #793 SixDegrees
Get Phillips back. Then leave. They're hundreds of miles offshore with no gas and few supplies.
There's no point in honoring any agreement with thugs. There's no Somali government that would be offended, and the idea that we would be currying favor with the rest of the pirates is ludicrous. They operate independently, so dealings with the next bunch will be entirely different. We're dealing with an anarchy here; there's no rule of law to respect, and no expectation of present deeds figuring in future dealings.
If this report is true, it's a hopeful sign that the pirates are actually negotiating. I much prefer talking them down and getting the captain back unharmed to an ill-advised assault.
Once we get the Captain back , the captors need to be dealt with to send a message to the other thugs & they need to be hammered in their land bases.
One poster opined that, that would just help them recruit.
That's nonsense, these guys are not fighting for a religious or political cause. THey don't want to die.
| 807 |
opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:13:08am |
re: #798 VegasRick
I wish this whole obambi thing was just a bad movie that I could get up and walk out of.
Unfortunately this is a feature length movie & I just hope that it does not spawn a sequel.
| 809 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:14:02am |
re: #803 Killgore Trout
Who are these people?
/you're the only one that's heard of them, besides Lawhawk
| 810 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:14:52am |
re: #703 jcm
AMEN to that one. Although to be fair, jcm, we must also point out that Ronald Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, and Bush II didn't do anything about Iran either.
That's why I thought Iraq was a mistake - it shoulda been Iran - they were then and certainly are now more dangerous to peace in the World than Iraq ever was.
| 811 |
nyc redneck Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:14:56am |
re: #795 Nevergiveup
15:16 Thousands of Germans protest against foreign military presence in Iraq (DPA
Somebody remind me again: How many German Soldiers are there in Iraq?
just a few, apparently big fat drunks doing nothing but hiding out in the safe zones.
| 812 |
loppyd Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:16:02am |
| 813 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:16:08am |
re: #709 loppyd
Ah, thank you very much {loppyd}! It's very much appreciated!
| 814 |
wrenchwench Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:16:18am |
re: #803 Killgore Trout
Nuanced. Conservatives should quit picking on Charles, but Charles shouldn't pick on Glenn Beck.
| 815 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:16:22am |
re: #807 opnion
Unfortunately this is a feature length movie & I just hope that it does not spawn a sequel.
Or the movie theater doesn't burn down with us inside?
| 816 |
itellu3times Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:16:48am |
re: #796 loppyd
The Pirates Challenge Obama's Pre-9/11 Mentality
Excellent read if you so desire.
latrunculi, indeed.
| 817 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:17:26am |
re: #710 aussiemagpie
Whoa! Hey there {aussie} thanks for all those smooches and here's some *smooches* back to you! and thanks for that e-card,too!
| 819 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:18:41am |
re: #814 wrenchwench
Nuanced. Conservatives should quit picking on Charles, but Charles shouldn't pick on Glenn Beck.
Glenn Beck makes me embarrassed to say I listen Fox news. And then there is this Gerlado schmuck?
| 821 |
JacksonTn Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:19:40am |
re: #792 Killgore Trout
It's not my fault. The castle dweller started it.
Killgore ... do you think just for this weekend maybe you could not bash Catholics ... just asking ...
| 822 |
opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:20:05am |
re: #810 realwest
AMEN to that one. Although to be fair, jcm, we must also point out that Ronald Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, and Bush II didn't do anything about Iran either.
That's why I thought Iraq was a mistake - it shoulda been Iran - they were then and certainly are now more dangerous to peace in the World than Iraq ever was.
Funny that you say that. I thought & still think that Iran is unfinished business & a sponsor of terrorism. I agree , that is wher we should have gone.
But once our Troops were in Iraq , I became all for them getting a quick victory.
| 823 |
jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:20:08am |
re: #810 realwest
AMEN to that one. Although to be fair, jcm, we must also point out that Ronald Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, and Bush II didn't do anything about Iran either.
That's why I thought Iraq was a mistake - it shoulda been Iran - they were then and certainly are now more dangerous to peace in the World than Iraq ever was.
Hobson's choice Iran or Iraq. We had more justification to go in Iraq. And don't disagree with you, but don't think Iraq was a complete mistake.
Iran has a better chance of regime change from within, the young Persian population is chaffing under the Islamic harness. But that has to be played right and I don't see any signs of anyone in DC who has a clue.
| 824 |
rw in san diego Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:20:57am |
Good morning, all.
Good morning, realwest. Did you happen to see that I posted a link that I found in a Michael Yon email? I thought you might find it interesting.
Vanished Soldiers: American Heroes Come Home.
| 825 |
opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:21:15am |
re: #815 Nevergiveup
Or the movie theater doesn't burn down with us inside?
As long as we all burn equally, it will be fair.
| 826 |
aussiemagpie Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:21:32am |
re: #817 realwest
Whoa! Hey there {aussie} thanks for all those smooches and here's some *smooches* back to you! and thanks for that e-card,too!
I'm glad the ecard made it to you safely :-) Thanks for the smooches too!
It's always lovely to be smooched by a gorgeous bloke :-)
| 827 |
Killian Bundy Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:21:58am |
re: #821 JacksonTn
Killgore ... do you think just for this weekend maybe you could not bash Catholics ... just asking ...
Everyone refresh!
/almost as good as magic eight ball
| 829 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:22:45am |
re: #810 realwest
AMEN to that one. Although to be fair, jcm, we must also point out that Ronald Reagan, Bush I, Clinton, and Bush II didn't do anything about Iran either.
That's why I thought Iraq was a mistake - it shoulda been Iran - they were then and certainly are now more dangerous to peace in the World than Iraq ever was.
For a whole host of reasons, we do not want to "invade" Iran. HOWEVER, we should have and still may have to take out their nuclear sites. The longer we or any other interested party wait, the harder it will be. The choices between atrociously bad and really bad is narrowing.
| 830 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:23:40am |
re: #825 opnion
As long as we all burn equally, it will be fair.
I am more in the Al Davis and the OLD Oakland Raider camp: Just Win Baby WIN!
| 831 |
pingjockey Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:24:00am |
re: #829 Nevergiveup
Not invade, but if we could get all the mad mullahs in one place......
| 832 |
Nevergiveup Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:24:26am |
re: #831 pingjockey
Not invade, but if we could get all the mad mullahs in one place......
HELL would work for me?
| 834 |
Scion9 Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:26:00am |
re: #811 nyc redneck
just a few, apparently big fat drunks doing nothing but hiding out in the safe zones.
Well, I'm sure a lot of them would actually like to fight. I doubt the whole lot of them actually joined the military to sit on their asses in Iraq when they could be doing it in Germany by having never signed up in the first place. Not exactly their fault that they are being ordered to sit it out.
| 835 |
Killgore Trout Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:26:12am |
UK police release 1 man arrested in terror raids in northern England
Greater Manchester police say today they have released one of 12 people arrested on suspicion of planning a major terror plot.
A police spokeswoman says the 18-year-old has been handed over to the U.K. border agency for questioning about his immigration status.
She says the other 11 suspects arrested in a series of raids in northern England three days ago are still in custody and being questioned.
Most of them are Pakistani nationals who were in Britain on student visas.
British officials have not released details about the reported terror plot, which Prime Minister Gordon Brown described as "very big."
Brown has spoken with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari by telephone about the plot, but no details of the discussions have been released. The British media has suggested the plot might have been set to begin as early as this holiday weekend.
| 837 |
opnion Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:26:41am |
re: #830 Nevergiveup
I am more in the Al Davis and the OLD Oakland Raider camp: Just Win Baby WIN!
As it is now you have a President that considers that attitude passe.
If you strive to win, that means that another loses. In this Brave New World, we should all strive to be losers.
| 838 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:26:50am |
re: #766 Miss TrixieWhy thank you {Miss Trixie} Many, many *smooches* back to you and yes indeed, you can always
!
| 839 |
aboo-Hoo-Hoo Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:27:57am |
This is sure shaping-up to be Biden's infamous 'test'. He fucks-up at this juncture and this is one person who will be waiting to see how fast the Mullahs shut-down the Straits of Hormuz.
| 840 |
albusteve Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:28:53am |
| 841 |
Miss Trixie Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:29:49am |
Grrrrrrrrrrrreat video realwest! Made my day! :D
| 842 |
albusteve Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:29:52am |
| 843 |
jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:30:06am |
re: #831 pingjockey
Not invade, but if we could get all the mad mullahs in one place......
Qom, the holiest city in Iran. For the most part that's where they hang out.
| 844 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:30:34am |
re: #769 loppyd
Well ya know loppyd, I really did try to help Obama out in my #764 above but it wasn't a particularly popular idea, I gather.
As long as there's money - LOTS AND LOTS of money to be made from Piracy, we're gonna continue to see this shit happen.
But what the hell, I hear Pelosi is willing to bail out the Maritime Insurance companies anyway, so it's really no big deal, right?
/extreme.
| 845 |
Killer Tomato Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:30:42am |
Tomorrow's Easter, so I must be off to start the vat of sauce, sausages and meatballs. I haven't decided on the pasta yet. Stuffed shells? Ravioli?
Sister's in charge of the ham and potatoes, mother's taking care of the salad and veggies, and grandmother is getting the pastries and rolls.
Feast!
Later, all.
| 847 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:31:39am |
re: #771 Wishing
Thank you kindly Wishing, I appreciate it very much!
| 849 |
quickjustice Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:32:49am |
re: #737 pingjockey
A cruise ship already has been taken with American passengers aboard. Remember "Achille Lauro"? And let me add that we finally captured the Arab terrorist who murdered unarmed American passenger Leon Klinghoffer aboard that ship in Baghdad when we captured the city in the recent war.
| 851 |
Sunlight Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:34:39am |
US hostage fails in escape bid from Somali pirates
Capt. Phillips gave the Navy the perfect chance to blow a hole in the pirates' little life boat and they didn't do it. Given that the U.S. military is fabulous, I can only imagine that the Navy was given "hold your fire" orders while Obama does a "root causes" analysis... he'll sacrifice our people to atone for these pirates' sucky lifestyles.
| 852 |
jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:35:09am |
re: #849 quickjustice
A cruise ship already has been taken with American passengers aboard. Remember "Achille Lauro"? And let me add that we finally captured the Arab terrorist who murdered unarmed American passenger Leon Klinghoffer aboard that ship in Baghdad when we captured the city in the recent war.
Don't forget one Congressman (at the time) Patrick Leahy of the House Intelligence committee went on the morning talking head shows and spilled enough beans to get the guy in Egypt who gave the plane killed.
| 853 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:36:22am |
re: #776 lawhawk
Hey there my friend, thank you kindly! Hope you're well today too?!
And, very candidly, my #764 really was intended to help out Obama (and mostly America) - we don't stop making piracy profitable, it's just gonna get worse and worse.
And why shouldn't it? I mean the US Navy has a HUGE destroyer less than a mile away from that teeny life-boat and we are all waiting for PIRATE REINFORCEMENTS to arrive carrying other hostages.
Want to bet what happens if we don't do something like I suggested in #764?
| 854 |
nyc redneck Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:36:24am |
re: #834 Scion9
Well, I'm sure a lot of them would actually like to fight. I doubt the whole lot of them actually joined the military to sit on their asses in Iraq when they could be doing it in Germany by having never signed up in the first place. Not exactly their fault that they are being ordered to sit it out.
it is my understanding that they don't sign up to do the heavy lifting.
has germany ever put them on the front lines? just curious.
| 855 |
Dark_Falcon Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:36:55am |
re: #824 rw in san diego
Good morning, all.
Good morning, realwest. Did you happen to see that I posted a link that I found in a Michael Yon email? I thought you might find it interesting.
Vanished Soldiers: American Heroes Come Home.
[Raises glass of orange juice]
To better men than I, thank you.
| 858 |
Miss Trixie Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:37:45am |
Have a great day { { {realwest} } } and I'll see you later. *MWAH* :D
| 859 |
pbird Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:38:11am |
re: #29 jcm
Seattle we get the Blues every year, first weekend in August for Seafair.
I love them too, but there was some zooming around soon after 911 and it freaked me out on a sort of viceral level. It was just the sound so soon after.
| 860 |
freetoken Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:47:54am |
re: #803 Killgore Trout
What Mr. van der Galien overlooks is that on the "right" (or a more generalized "conservative" segment) in American politics there has been a constant struggle over the years to excise two different (but sometimes overlapping) groups: the Birchers (and their associates), and the KKK (and their associates.) The latter became more of a problem after the conservative Democrats jumped shipped in the '60's, while the former haver been the primary challenge.
Ron Paul is a Bircher. While not formally a member, he was a keynote speaker at last year's 50th anniversary of the JBS, at which speech he acknowledged the importance of the JBS all through his political career and how much he believed in them. This is the "conspiracy" wing of conservatism, as well as the atavistic contingent who want to reject the idea that we are in the 21st century.
Glenn Beck, post Mormon conversion, is a devotee of Skousen, someone who rigorously defended the JBS and who outdid them in reinterpreting history through Mormon theology. Glenn Beck actively tries to propagate Skousen's beliefs.
It was important that Buckley denounced the JBS in the early 1960's and thus created a rationality-based conservatism movement that could contrast itself to the conspiracy-based (and xenophobic) right-wing that tried to establish itself in the 1950's.
It was the more rational Buckley-type conservatism that would later make people like Reagan acceptable to the American electorate.
Charles seems to understand the importance of this more than many of his blogging peers.
| 861 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:49:21am |
re: #793 SixDegrees
Well I'd like to negotiate the Captain's release too, unfortunately when those pirate "Reinforcements" arrive, carrying many, many times more hostages (and you know that the American Tug that was just captured will be amongst them) I suspect the odds of negotiating with them goes down several notches to never gonna happen. As to
There's no point in honoring any agreement with thugs. There's no Somali government that would be offended, and the idea that we would be currying favor with the rest of the pirates is ludicrous. They operate independently, so dealings with the next bunch will be entirely different. We're dealing with an anarchy here; there's no rule of law to respect, and no expectation of present deeds figuring in future dealings.
That's why I said what I did in my #764. There is no Somali government to deal with; ALL the Pirates that I've read about call two or three "Cities" all, strangely enough, located IN Somalia, Home Ports. So Independent operators or not, we take away those home ports, where are the Pirates to operate from - someplace that maybe DOES have a government or maybe they'll (the pirates) have to learn new job skills.
I admit that some very bad people will lose their lives; and some hostages too, but they will in the future; the Maritime Insurance agencies are ONLY PAYING TO GET THE SHIPS BACK, not to protect the hostages, that's not an insurance company's job; let's do it all NOW and stop this crapping on the US and other nations (though I care not what the other nations do).
| 862 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:50:45am |
re: #794 HoosierHoops
Why thank you Hoops! I appreciate that and Miss Trixie's already given me lots of smooches so I can do without the swats on the butt, thankew very much!
| 863 |
realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:52:48am |
re: #799 Nevergiveup
No, apparently he doesn't.
Course he DID work for King Daley and so is used to being told to go fuck himself!
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rain of lead Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:53:02am |
amazing tornado pics and vids
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rw in san diego Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:54:54am |
re: #764 realwest
Wow! The Zero needs you as an advisor. And all this on your birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REALWEST!
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:58:09am |
re: #805 opnion
Good morning opnion - just how DO we get the Captain back alive - by paying off the pirates? Still doesn't seem like a good deal to me.
And, what are we going to do when the Maritime Insurance Companies get fed up with this crap and exclude Piracy from their coverage?
Yep, exactly what we're proposing (I'd bet money on it) right now - still pay the ransom - if it's Americans - or maybe if it's any nation - from taxpayer's dollars.
I really don't understand what Obama's problem is with this - he gets to show military muscle against guys who really can't fight back effectively, in a POPULAR cause and gets the monkey of being afraid to do anything militarily overseas off his back.
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 8:59:28am |
re: #811 nyc redneck
Ah, nope, that'd be Afghanistan, to my knowledge the Germans don't have any combat troops in Iraq.
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 9:03:02am |
re: #823 jcm Oh - let me be clear about this: Iran first, THEN Iraq. Didn't disagee with Iraq, just saw Iran as much more of a threat.
I'll have to live with the knowledge that Richard Holbrooke (?) or whomever it was in Bush II's cabinet that resigned and has been advising Obama on foreign policy and terrorism would disagree with me.
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 9:04:50am |
re: #824 rw in san diego
Hey rw, no, I'm afraid I didn't see that - thank you very much.
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realwest Sat, Apr 11, 2009 9:12:42am |
re: #865 rw in san diego
Thanks rw - but what, on my birthday not an upding?!?
/
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Athos Sat, Apr 11, 2009 9:24:42am |
re: #868 realwest
Oh - let me be clear about this: Iran first, THEN Iraq. Didn't disagee with Iraq, just saw Iran as much more of a threat.
I'll have to live with the knowledge that Richard Holbrooke (?) or whomever it was in Bush II's cabinet that resigned and has been advising Obama on foreign policy and terrorism would disagree with me.
I found this very intersting in yesterday's WSJ - Holbrooke of South Asia
His face tense and unsmiling, a young man from a village in Pakistan's western tribal areas tells his story, mixing English, Pashto and Urdu. He is the only male in his clan to get an education, but can't find a job, and blames a corrupt national government. Americans are bombing his neighbors, he says, tempting him to join the Islamist militants in his area. Across the room, another Pakistani turns toward his hosts at the U.S. Embassy and says, "You are hated."....
...After the meeting, Mr. Holbrooke looks shaken, out of character for a diplomatic operator who picked up the nickname "bulldozer" a decade ago in the Balkans. As he knows, these men who spoke so directly to him are the "friendly" types from the tribal areas -- literate, ambitious and willing to risk the ire of the Taliban fighters to meet him and Adm. Mullen at the embassy.
Their home regions of North and South Waziristan and the Khyber agency are familiar place names in this long war: as the world's sanctuary to al Qaeda's leadership, as the launching pad for attacks on Western forces across the border in Afghanistan, and as the source of the Islamist challenge to the civilian government atop this rickety nuclear-armed state.
The Obama administration recently unveiled a new strategy to enlarge America's military footprint in Afghanistan and press Pakistan to act against Taliban safe havens. Mr. Holbrooke and Admiral Mullen took the policy on a regional road show this week, and at every stop got a sobering earful. While Afghanistan's troubles are monumental, the nightmare scenarios start and end with Pakistan.
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jcm Sat, Apr 11, 2009 9:27:42am |
re: #868 realwest
Oh - let me be clear about this: Iran first, THEN Iraq. Didn't disagee with Iraq, just saw Iran as much more of a threat.
I'll have to live with the knowledge that Richard Holbrooke (?) or whomever it was in Bush II's cabinet that resigned and has been advising Obama on foreign policy and terrorism would disagree with me.
If we did Iran, maybe Saddam would have played ball and coughed up his remaining WMD etc...
Who knows.
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Ateam Sat, Apr 11, 2009 9:58:09am |
re: #764 realwest
Hey FrogMarch! Great link - but you know, I'm more than willing to help President Obama out here. No, really.
It's simple Mr. President. We are now in the arena of foreign affairs. You - whether you are aware of it or not, your VP "Plugs" Biden is - YOU are being tested by America's enemies. Here is an EXCELLENT opportunity with minimum risk to stand up and leave any doubts about your capabilites in a foreign cirisis in the dust:
a) send one or two Navy Aircraft Carrier Battle groups to where those pirates are huddled in their lifeboat WAITING FOR REINFORCEMENTS NO LESS;,
b) have the aircraft (and maybe a few Tomahawks) destroy ALL the Pirate towns (I mean really, who the hell is gonna bitch atcha for whacking Somalia anyway?)
c) send some SEALS in under cover of darkness in our own little rigid small boats and take over that Lifeboat.
d) when the Pirate Reinforcements get there, let them look at ALL THE SMOKE on the horizon where their bases USED TO BE and what Motherships stayed in port USED TO BE and then politely ask them to turn over all the hostages on the "Reinforcement" foreign Ships, return the foreign ships to their rightful owners (our Navy can take over control until the Norweigans and others show up to claim their ships) and
e) go on TV, tell everyone how much it pained you to take such drastic action in which, MAYBE some "innocent" civilians were killed but after all, you'd act the same way when any American's abroad were endangered and want the World to know that; and finally
f) send DVD's (in the proper format, of course) to Putin, Ahmadinnerjacket and Lil Kim of the death and destruction we wrought on those Pirate sanctuaries.
Then get the hell off TV!
Hahaha // & Happy birthday to both of us...
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