In a long career filled with repellent misogynistic rhetoric, rarely has Rush Limbaugh reached such a pinnacle of porcine perversity: Rush On Woman Concerned About Access To Birth Control: ‘We Are Supposed To Pay In The Event’ She ‘Did Not Close Her Legs’.
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moderatelyradicalliberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:35:27pm |
He's probably just mad because no woman has bothered to birth any babies for him.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:35:29pm |
Rush has some pathological problem....too many saturated fats
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Kragar Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:35:42pm |
But what if God's Plan was to have someone rape her and she tried to keep her legs shut?
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jamesfirecat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:35:50pm |
Also compares Obama to Jefferson Davis and our fighting men and women to being his slaves.
What a.... whatever the heck Rush is...
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:37:08pm |
hey Rush!
legs are not like doors, they do not close
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moderatelyradicalliberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:37:12pm |
re: #4 jamesfirecat
Also compares Obama to Jefferson Davis and our fighting men and women to being his slaves.
What a... whatever the heck Rush is...
It's not very nice of Rush to try to confuse the neo-Confederates like that.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:38:18pm |
re: #4 jamesfirecat
Also compares Obama to Jefferson Davis and our fighting men and women to being his slaves.
What a... whatever the heck Rush is...
winner!...the longest links ever!
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PhillyPretzel Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:38:39pm |
Well maybe if you did not pry them open we would not need to pay if she didn't close them. Sorry folks I had to get that one out of my system.
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Kragar Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:39:10pm |
re: #8 albusteve
winner!...the longest links ever!
Do you have any idea of the forces you just set into motion?
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:39:25pm |
*sigh*
I just...I can't. I'm not going to let that fat fuck get me angry today. I have enough to deal with today.
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:39:48pm |
Rush sounds like the kind of guy who frequently uses hookers. Totally objectifies and dehumanizes women.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:40:32pm |
re: #12 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Do you have any idea of the forces you just set into motion?
the forces of moderation I hope...that's ridiculous
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:41:39pm |
re: #13 Lidane
*sigh*
I just...I can't. I'm not going to let that fat fuck get me angry today. I have enough to deal with today.
LOL
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:41:52pm |
re: #14 Charles
Rush sounds like the kind of guy who frequently uses hookers. Totally objectifies and dehumanizes women.
He's the trophy wife kind of man. Has the young hot secretary around for a few years, then gets rid of her for a newer, younger model when the first one gets a wrinkle or a gray hair.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:42:26pm |
re: #18 Lidane
He's the trophy wife kind of man. Has the young hot secretary around for a few years, then gets rid of her for a newer, younger model when the first one gets a wrinkle or a gray hair.
Yeah, the Newt Gingrich view of marriage.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:42:40pm |
re: #16 PhillyPretzel
I believe he got married recently.
It's the only way he can get another divorce.
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Shiplord Kirel Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:42:46pm |
We needn't be concerned or angry that a half-baked quack and con-man like Limbaugh exists, I've know dozens just like him around this part of the world.
We should be very concerned, though, that he is probably the single most influential individual in either of our two major political parties.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:44:05pm |
re: #21 Shiplord Kirel
We needn't be concerned or angry that a half-baked quack and con-man like Limbaugh exists, I've know dozens just like him around this part of the world.
We should be very concerned, though, that he is probably the single most influential individual in either of our two major political parties.
and there is nothing to be done about it....we're hosed
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:44:47pm |
Michele Bachmann may have just caved on the shutdown:
[Link: twitter.com...]
I am ready for a big fight that will change the arc of history. The current fight in Washington is not that fight [Link: tiny.cc...] #tcot
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:45:05pm |
Favorite comment:
We're all paying because your mother didn't, Rush.
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teleskiguy Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:45:24pm |
re: #4 jamesfirecat
Huh? Limbaugh is actually defending the actions of the Union army? Did he really just say that the Civil War was about slavery and not states rights or Southern Honor or other such nonsense? Whoa.
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Prideful, Arrogant Marriage Equality Advocate Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:46:55pm |
Big Uterus is comin' to git ya!
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bratwurst Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:47:05pm |
How long until someone well versed in the ways of humor comes into this thread to explain that Rush is merely engaging in the art of satire?
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:47:18pm |
re: #23 Charles
Michele Bachmann may have just caved on the shutdown:
[Link: twitter.com...]
I am ready for a big fight that will change the arc of history. The current fight in Washington is not that fight [Link: tiny.cc...] #tcot
You can hear the howls from the Tea Party already.
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:49:33pm |
This is probably news to a fat pig like Rush, but sex with her legs closed is possible.
This has been a public service flyby.
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elizajane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:49:43pm |
The Right has never accepted that misogynistic talk is not OK. During the presidential primaries, they were willing to make all kinds of grotesque smears about Hilary Clinton. They didn't quite know what to do with a black man -because they'd gotten the memo that the *n* word wasn't going to fly any more. It took them quite a while to come up with the "secret muslim" and "Kenyan colonialist" code words. But nothing is too trashy to say about a woman, nobody will call you on it.
To be fair, the double standard is larger than this. While people were grossed out by the Time cover showing the woman with her nose cut off in Afghanistan, there wasn't nearly the outcry that there would be if a nation somewhere were reenslaving black men. But that's another whole argument.
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sod Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:50:54pm |
I think abortions should be free all across the country. There should be an abortion clinic in every strip mall, right between the chinese food carry out and the dry cleaners.
I'm tired of hearing about it.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:52:36pm |
re: #32 sod
I think abortions should be free all across the country. There should be an abortion clinic in every strip mall, right between the chinese food carry out and the dry cleaners.
I'm tired of hearing about it.
Well that'll arouse new fears about what's being put in Chinese food...
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:53:14pm |
re: #31 elizajane
The Right has never accepted that misogynistic talk is not OK.
Why should they? In their view, women are always subservient to men, and shouldn't do things like work outside the home, go to college, or have any kind of human rights. They should just be kept ignorant about their bodies and their rights until Daddy sells them into marriage to the highest bidder, then spend the rest of their lives pumping out a kid as often as possible.
That's God's plan, after all. =P
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moderatelyradicalliberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:53:36pm |
Go Harry, Go!
[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]
Harry Reid moves to box John Boehner in
By Greg SargentHarry Reid, on the Senate floor moments ago, uncorked a blast at Republicans over Planned Parenthood that suggests Dems think they’ve got John Boehner boxed in big time:
“Republicans want to shut down the government because they think there is nothing more important than keeping women from getting cancer screenings? That is indefensible, and everyone should be outraged — women and men. Republican leaders in the House have only a few hours left to look in the mirror, snap out of it and realize how positively shameful that would be.”
“For months, this conversation has been about billions and trillions of dollars. It has been about weighty issues and difficult decisions. This debate used to be about saving money.
“No longer. We have an agreement on the cuts and savings. And that agreement includes a historic level of cuts...
“The consequences of letting our country’s funding expire would be devastating. It would be devastating to our troops, to our small businesses and to Americans’ everyday lives – people who just want to get a home loan or get their tax refund or get their paycheck. It would damage our image and credibility around the world.
“But Republicans are asking me to sacrifice my wife’s health, my daughter’s health and my nine granddaughters’ health. They’re asking me to sacrifice the health of women in Nevada and across America. I won’t do it.
“As a legislator, I’m frustrated. And as an American, I’m appalled. As a husband, a father and a grandfather, I’m personally offended.”
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moderatelyradicalliberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:54:00pm |
re: #30 Jeff In Ohio
This is probably news to a fat pig like Rush, but sex with her legs closed is possible.
This has been a public service flyby.
LOL!
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Shiplord Kirel Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:54:29pm |
I actually met Rush Limbaugh back in the nineties. He was delivering some sort of address to the young Republicans or some group like that, while I was talking to an ROTC class across the way. I ran across him on the sidewalk outside, with his entourage. I had dressed up in my army reserve uniform for the ROTC presentation, something I rarely did on campus. I shook his hand and said hello. To his credit, Limbaugh recognized my Vietnam service ribbon and thanked me for my service. Having read about his dubious draft deferment, I wanted to blurt out, "Great! But where the fuck were you?" I stayed diplomatic though and thanked him for visiting our humble institution.
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Opal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:54:47pm |
Yeah, let's make it a law that women keep their "legs shut" unless they are planning to reproduce. I'm good with that. I'm not sure how men will deal with it, but heck, it would solve so many problems. Sorry guys, no sex unless your female partner is trying to get pregnant. No recreational sex at all - none - not even a little quickie. Oh, and if you should fail to control yourself and/or persuade your woman to have sex, and she becomes pregnant, you get castrated. After all, how can we pass all the burden of birth control solely onto women?
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:55:06pm |
Every time I read something that Rush has said, the first thing that comes to my mind is:
This fucker is still alive and my friend Frank died in his sleep (or Peggy died of cancer and left 3 little kids behind)...there is no God.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:56:02pm |
re: #34 Lidane
Why should they? In their view, women are always subservient to men, and shouldn't do things like work outside the home, go to college, or have any kind of human rights. They should just be kept ignorant about their bodies and their rights until Daddy sells them into marriage to the highest bidder, then spend the rest of their lives pumping out a kid as often as possible.
That's God's plan, after all. =P
And don't forget doing away with the "immoral" fashions that show any more skin than the face and hands. You know how men can't control themselves if they see a bit of bare thigh.
We threw the Taliban out in Afghanistan, but we seem to be welcoming its American cousin here with open arms.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:56:36pm |
re: #38 Opal
Yeah, let's make it a law that women keep their "legs shut" unless they are planning to reproduce. I'm good with that. I'm not sure how men will deal with it, but heck, it would solve so many problems. Sorry guys, no sex unless your female partner is trying to get pregnant. No recreational sex at all - none - not even a little quickie. Oh, and if you should fail to control yourself and/or persuade your woman to have sex, and she becomes pregnant, you get castrated. After all, how can we pass all the burden of birth control solely onto women?
Before long Congress will pass legislation subsidizing the purchase of Fleshlights for all male Americans.
Please don't Google that if you don't know what it is.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:57:00pm |
re: #39 webevintage
Every time I read something that Rush has said, the first thing that comes to my mind is:
This fucker is still alive and my friend Frank died in his sleep (or Peggy died of cancer and left 3 little kids behind)...there is no God.
telling
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:57:28pm |
re: #41 JasonA
I know what that is without using Google and my only answer is LOL. Hehe.
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Sionainn Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:57:33pm |
re: #35 moderatelyradicalliberal
Go Harry, Go!
[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]
I'm so glad I voted for him. He's also listening to his constituents (or at least the ones who think like me). I called his office yesterday to tell him to not back down on this issue and then called John Ensign's office to tell him to quit playing games. Ensign actually called on his party to back down on their demands. That would be the first time he's actually done something I've called him about.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:58:06pm |
Rush wrote a piece about his drug addiction that said when he figured it out (with the help of a counselor) he realized deep down he didn't feel good about himself. The drugs were a way of not dealing with it.
He's stopped using drugs, because they were bad for business, but he has continued using women as a means to make himself feel superior.
Big baby.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:58:29pm |
re: #41 JasonA
Before long Congress will pass legislation subsidizing the purchase of Fleshlights for all male Americans.
Please don't Google that if you don't know what it is.
"don't google it" always gets good attention
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moderatelyradicalliberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:59:06pm |
re: #41 JasonA
Before long Congress will pass legislation subsidizing the purchase of Fleshlights for all male Americans.
Please don't Google that if you don't know what it is.
Oh, my!
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Sionainn Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:59:19pm |
re: #41 JasonA
Before long Congress will pass legislation subsidizing the purchase of Fleshlights for all male Americans.
Please don't Google that if you don't know what it is.
Am I going to hate you if I actually google this?
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 1:59:47pm |
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:00:35pm |
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:00:42pm |
re: #48 Sionainn
Am I going to hate you if I actually google this?
it's an artificial pussy....really, really interesting
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:01:48pm |
My ex had endometriosis - We're talking about utterly debilitating pain during the menstrual cycle. Doc prescribed The Pill. Problem (mostly) solved. I really wish Rush could get endometriosis.
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moderatelyradicalliberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:01:51pm |
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:01:59pm |
re: #48 Sionainn
Am I going to hate you if I actually google this?
If you're a self-respecting woman then yes, yes you will.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:02:57pm |
The looming GOP 2012 disaster rolls on:
RNC Chair Reince Priebus Validates Birther Donald Trump’s Candidacy With Introductory Phone Call
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Prideful, Arrogant Marriage Equality Advocate Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:03:23pm |
Well since we are on the subject of disturbing and fake vagina, has anyone ever seen that documentary of men who have relationships with 'Real Dolls'?
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:03:29pm |
Rush's caller (who first came out with the 'close her legs' line) concludes with this:
I'm hoping that we can get 'em all out and turn this country back to a Christian country, a God-fearin' country, where uh uh we can balance our budget and have some people up there with some common sense and some brains. Again.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:03:42pm |
re: #53 moderatelyradicalliberal
I guess cuz it's naughty, but LOL!
And it's another product that objectifies woman.
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:04:31pm |
re: #52 negativ
My ex had endometriosis - We're talking about utterly debilitating pain during the menstrual cycle. Doc prescribed The Pill. Problem (mostly) solved. I really wish Rush could get endometriosis.
I'm sure Rush could figure out someway to blame your ex for her endomertriosis...like "well she should'nt have been born a woman and why should there be low-cost birth control for these women...they can just be in pain of they can't afford the pill"....because yeah, I think he is that much of a heartless fucker.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:04:54pm |
re: #57 Charles
What fantasy land did that version of America exist in? I've never heard of it.
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Sionainn Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:06:16pm |
re: #51 albusteve
it's an artificial pussy...really, really interesting
Thanks. I hate being ignorant, but I really, really, really regretted googling something the last time someone said not to google it.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:07:14pm |
re: #58 Walter L. Newton
And it's another product that objectifies woman.
With that logic so is Kleenex.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:07:33pm |
re: #61 Sionainn
Thanks. I hate being ignorant, but I really, really, really regretted googling something the last time someone said not to google it.
well share your experience
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:08:31pm |
re: #57 Charles
Rush's caller (who first came out with the 'close her legs' line) concludes with this:
Taking America Back...to the 18th Century.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:09:04pm |
re: #52 negativ
My ex had endometriosis - We're talking about utterly debilitating pain during the menstrual cycle. Doc prescribed The Pill. Problem (mostly) solved. I really wish Rush could get endometriosis.
I have PCOS, which means that somewhere along the way I developed ovarian cysts that threw my entire hormonal balance out of whack. One of the meds I take for my symptoms is The Pill. Without it, I'd be right back where I was before -- an absolute mess with severely irregular periods (nothing for months at a time, then periods that would last for weeks on end) and with about an extra 50 pounds on me, since the meds I take have given me a metabolism again.
Some of us take birth control for more reasons than not wanting to be parents. I wish these assholes would realize that.
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Prideful, Arrogant Marriage Equality Advocate Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:09:37pm |
re: #56 Cankles McCellulite
Am i the only on...i mean, i haven't either, i was, you know, just curious.
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Sionainn Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:10:08pm |
re: #63 albusteve
well share your experience
Tubgirl...and I just traumatized myself again by having to google it to figure out what it was called...and no, I didn't click on the link again to see the picture.
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Sionainn Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:10:33pm |
re: #56 Cankles McCellulite
Well since we are on the subject of disturbing and fake vagina, has anyone ever seen that documentary of men who have relationships with 'Real Dolls'?
No. I've never even heard of it.
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MarkAM Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:11:09pm |
I actually have seen it. It's pretty bizarre and sad.
re: #66 Cankles McCellulite
Am i the only on...i mean, i haven't either, i was, you know, just curious.
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Iwouldprefernotto Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:11:38pm |
Reason I love LGF:
I can tell Rush to fuck himself and not get kicked off. Way cheaper than therapy.
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sod Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:13:23pm |
re: #33 JasonA
Well that'll arouse new fears about what's being put in Chinese food...
Egg Foo Young'un
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:13:43pm |
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Sionainn Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:14:05pm |
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:15:10pm |
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Iwouldprefernotto Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:15:15pm |
re: #32 sod
I think abortions should be free all across the country. There should be an abortion clinic in every strip mall, right between the chinese food carry out and the dry cleaners.
I'm tired of hearing about it.
The abortion clinic should be in between the Gay Marriage chapel and the Mosque.
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Prideful, Arrogant Marriage Equality Advocate Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:15:32pm |
re: #65 Lidane
I had so many problems growing up. I would bleed heavy and non stop for months and need transfusions because of the loss of blood. I was cauterized and prodded and on every pill available. Unfortunately, i was allergic to the pill. Ironically, i am allergic to latex and sperm as well. I kid you not! *Waves fist at Odin* Planned Parent hood has helped me before, it is my pleasure to help them now.
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Opal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:15:41pm |
re: #51 albusteve
"it's an artificial pussy...really, really interesting"
lol! I learn new stuff every day.
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zora Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:16:59pm |
re: #73 albusteve
no, since i was warned. too curious for my own good.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:23:51pm |
CNN channels Fox News:
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:24:10pm |
re: #75 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
...do I go to Hell if I laugh at that?
embryos as food?....now that's hilarious
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steve_davis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:27:46pm |
re: #1 moderatelyradicalliberal
He's probably just mad because no woman has bothered to birth any babies for him.
If the rumors are true, he's just mad that no 14 year-old Jamaican boys have birthed any babies for him.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:28:29pm |
re: #82 steve_davis
If the rumors are true, he's just mad that no 14 year-old Jamaican boys have birthed any babies for him.
I thought they were Dominicans.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:28:59pm |
re: #82 steve_davis
If the rumors are true, he's just mad that no 14 year-old Jamaican boys have birthed any babies for him.
brick
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:29:47pm |
re: #83 JasonA
I thought they were Dominicans.
huh...another brick...what's happened here?....ped jokes?
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:31:15pm |
re: #85 albusteve
huh...another brick...what's happened here?...ped jokes?
No joke. I honestly thought the rumors involved him in the DR.
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Daniel Ballard Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:32:08pm |
Source: Obama administration officials are "more optimistic now than we were four hours ago" about reaching budget deal. -CNN
Paged
More to follow soon I'm sure. I'll update it as I can
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:33:28pm |
MIlitary families are pissed.....
[Link: twitpic.com...]
These photos fr frustrated troops' families are from a Facebook group - Op. Stand By My Man
Even if this shut down is just a hoax it's still shitty. The GOP should be ashamed,
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:33:33pm |
OT:
Seems we got us a black bear running around down near the Oceanfront. From what they're showing on TV, it looks like a cub that might have wandered away from the den.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:39:21pm |
re: #88 Killgore Trout
MIlitary families are pissed...
[Link: twitpic.com...]Even if this shut down is just a hoax it's still shitty. The GOP should be ashamed,
This is from Limbaugh's daily email:
President Obama to Enslave US Military
in Order to Protect Abortion Funding
Planned Parenthood protected. Armed Forces go unpaid.
"Jesse Jackson says the government shutdown would be a return to the Civil War. If today's troops still engage in battle -- if they go to war and execute the orders -- but are not paid by their commander-in-chief, are they his slaves? It sure sounds like Obama has more in common with President Jefferson Davis than he does with President Lincoln." -Rush
And further down we have this one:
"What's a few dead babies between friends? President Obama has no problem ordering a moratorium on drilling for oil, but he will not support a moratorium on drilling for babies." -Rush
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_RememberTonyC Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:40:31pm |
As long as the GOP persists in it's anti choice position, only a small percentage of women will vote for Republicans. Unlike in certain muslim nations where a woman is only considered "half" a man, in the USA, women are equal and their votes count the same as a man. So by taking this anti choice position, they're basically telling independent women who might CONSIDER voting for the GOP based on other issues that their vote is not wanted. It's a recipe for electoral defeat.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:40:50pm |
BreakingNews Breaking News
At least 4 killed, 1 injured after explosion at bunker holding fireworks in Oahu, Hawaii - KITV [Link: bit.ly...]
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:42:11pm |
re: #91 _RememberTonyC
As long as the GOP persists in it's anti choice position, only a small percentage of women will vote for Republicans. Unlike in certain muslim nations where a woman is only considered "half" a man, in the USA, women are equal and their votes count the same as a man. So by taking this anti choice position, they're basically telling independent women who might CONSIDER voting for the GOP based on other issues that their vote is not wanted. It's a recipe f.
or electoral defeat
then happiness prevails!...it's what people want
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elizajane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:42:35pm |
re: #88 Killgore Trout
MIlitary families are pissed...
[Link: twitpic.com...]Even if this shut down is just a hoax it's still shitty. The GOP should be ashamed,
Studies in the past few days have shown that only a tiny proportion of the American public is paying much attention to the shutdown antics. For the Republicans, it's all been a big charade directed to their base. They will get very little blowback from the rest of the population. It's been a nuisance for the families of federal employees, but since they are "government workers" their opinion doesn't count. To justify messing around with the armed forces -- "we tried to pay you but the Dems hate you so they wouldn't play"?
Yesterday there was an editorial somewhere headlined "Pay the Guys With the Guns First." I found that a creepy way of framing this issue -- like, was the point that if we didn't pay them, our soldiers would riot and sack cities in Afghanistan and Iraq? That's what always happened in the 16th century when the Spanish government defaulted on its payments (cf. Sack of Antwerp etc.) -- but I assume we're beyond that today.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:43:17pm |
re: #91 _RememberTonyC
As long as the GOP persists in it's anti choice position, only a small percentage of women will vote for Republicans.
It's not even just the anti-choice position. It's the anti-birth control and emergency contraception position. It's the slut shaming and victim blaming when it comes to issues related to rape and sex, just like Rush does here. It's the trivialization of women's issues, and of women in general.
There are plenty of reasons for most women to look at the GOP and decide to take a pass.
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theheat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:44:04pm |
I'm convinced Rush and his ilk find the hysteria and hate they perpetuate preferable to sex with real women. It's what gets them off. It's a big power trip for guys that couldn't get laid in a whorehouse if they were plastered with $100 bills.
They get up in the morning, brush their teeth, comb their thinning bad haircuts, move their gut out of the way, stare over their mountainous man boobs at their tiny little penis and think to themselves, "I make shit happen. Damn, I'm hot."
You better believe they have to pay for it.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:44:24pm |
re: #94 elizajane
Studies in the past few days have shown that only a tiny proportion of the American public is paying much attention to the shutdown antics. For the Republicans, it's all been a big charade directed to their base. They will get very little blowback from the rest of the population. It's been a nuisance for the families of federal employees, but since they are "government workers" their opinion doesn't count. To justify messing around with the armed forces -- "we tried to pay you but the Dems hate you so they wouldn't play"?
Yesterday there was an editorial somewhere headlined "Pay the Guys With the Guns First." I found that a creepy way of framing this issue -- like, was the point that if we didn't pay them, our soldiers would riot and sack cities in Afghanistan and Iraq? That's what always happened in the 16th century when the Spanish government defaulted on its payments (cf. Sack of Antwerp etc.) -- but I assume we're beyond that today.
very little blowback?....not the consensus around here at all
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Kragar Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:44:34pm |
I've come home to find that my wife has tidied up my hobby desk for me.
I know she meant well but...
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_RememberTonyC Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:47:37pm |
re: #95 Lidane
It's not even just the anti-choice position. It's the anti-birth control and emergency contraception position. It's the slut shaming and victim blaming when it comes to issues related to rape and sex, just like Rush does here. It's the trivialization of women's issues, and of women in general.
There are plenty of reasons for most women to look at the GOP and decide to take a pass.
Yes, yes, and yes. These days, I'm probably one of the more conservative Lizards, but as long the the GOP persists in this anti female agenda, I cannot register as a Republican or give them a dime of my money. I can still see myself voting for some Republicans who are closer to the center and do not support the anti female agenda, but most of them are in the northeast and have limited appeal to Republicans around the country. I hope that somewhere along the line, the GOP grows up and realizes that there may be others like me out there.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:48:33pm |
re: #99 _RememberTonyC
Whoa. Never thought I'd hear you saying that.
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ProGunLiberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:51:34pm |
Off topic, but these people in Misratah are worth much more than Rush Limbaugh. These people are badass.
11:24pm
Gaddafi's government officials have been taking foreign journalists on various tours in past weeks to reinforce their position that they are in control of the situation in the country.But a government-controlled trip to Misurata today instead suggested that the situation of Gaddafi's troops had grown more dire after weeks of laying siege to the enemy's stronghold, says the Associated Press news agency.
Reporters were taken to the same road junction, more than a mile from the centre of town, where government officials took them about 10 days ago. Back then, it was to show the effects of a NATO airstrike. This time, it
was simply as far as the tour could go before the sounds of gunfire and shelling forced officials to turn around.At one point, the journalists took cover amid gunfire. A Libyan soldier, Walid Mohammed Walid, received a head wound in the shooting and was taken to a hospital.
And while Gadhafi's forces at the intersection were seen on open ground on the earlier visit, this time the few soldiers there were hiding out in buildings or on rooftops.
The scene along the road from Tripoli, dotted with burned-out tanks, anti-aircraft guns hidden by vegetation and checkpoints made of tires and sand banks, underscored the devastating struggle over Misrata. It is the most sustained conflict in the Libyan uprising and the focus of a growing international efforts to bring aid by sea to besieged residents caught in the crossfire.
Just 160km southeast of capital Tripoli, Misurata is symbolic and strategic asset for both sides, each of which holds key parts of Libya's third-largest city.
These people are at the edge catastrophe, with little food or water, and now electricity. And they seem to be winning.
Can we have a few of these guys in the US? They'd make awesome US citizens.
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_RememberTonyC Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:52:02pm |
re: #100 JasonA
Whoa. Never thought I'd hear you saying that.
it isn't the first time I have said this ... i will never register as a republican as long as they make abortion and overturning Roe v Wade one of their core positions.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:53:02pm |
re: #100 JasonA
Whoa. Never thought I'd hear you saying that.
Why... from my reading of what goes on around here, most of the conservative left on LGF are basically about in the same place as _RememberTonyC. I suspect you were not listening.
But thank you for your approval ;)
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_RememberTonyC Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:55:25pm |
time for me to roll ..... have a good one everyone.
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William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:56:06pm |
re: #37 Shiplord Kirel
You're a better man than I.
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Cheechako Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:57:35pm |
re: #99 _RememberTonyC
Yes, yes, and yes. These days, I'm probably one of the more conservative Lizards, but as long the the GOP persists in this anti female agenda, I cannot register as a Republican or give them a dime of my money. I can still see myself voting for some Republicans who are closer to the center and do not support the anti female agenda, but most of them are in the northeast and have limited appeal to Republicans around the country. I hope that somewhere along the line, the GOP grows up and realizes that there may be others like me out there.
I agree with you 100%. But I'm staying as a registered Republican in order to vote in my State's closed Republican primary. Some of us have to stay behind to vote against the Tea Party crackpots, i.e Joe Miller.
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Obdicut Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:58:22pm |
re: #106 Cheechako
If I can find a decent Republican candidate in New York State, I might work for them for exactly the same reason.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 2:59:59pm |
Actually, I think there's way more money being spent on people who did not close their mouths.
Obesity is currently the biggest US health problem.
(And mouths do close. Legs are held together.)
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:00:33pm |
re: #108 EmmmieG
Yes, just look at Rush!
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:00:42pm |
I still can't figure out how the hell to suggest ways to make Mac gaming more attractive to people. I need an internship, though, and the chance here is a good one. I just have to find a way to sell something that I have no idea how to sell.
No pressure. No pressure at all. Heh.
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Daniel Ballard Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:01:38pm |
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:02:16pm |
re: #110 Lidane
I still can't figure out how the hell to suggest ways to make Mac gaming more attractive to people. I need an internship, though, and the chance here is a good one. I just have to find a way to sell something that I have no idea how to sell.
No pressure. No pressure at all. Heh.
Are you talking about attracting people to the Mac as a gaming platform or attracting a non-gaming public to gaming, via the Mac?
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:02:22pm |
re: #109 Floral Giraffe
Yes, just look at Rush!
Without looking it up, he's already had health problems from choices he's made.
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Daniel Ballard Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:02:46pm |
re: #108 EmmmieG
Rush's Mouth=Convenience Store
Never closes
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Kragar Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:03:51pm |
re: #115 Rightwingconspirator
Rush's Mouth=Convenience Store
Never closes
And the hotdogs seem questionable in both cases as well
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:03:56pm |
re: #113 Walter L. Newton
Are you talking about attracting people to the Mac as a gaming platform or attracting a non-gaming public to gaming, via the Mac?
Attracting people to the Mac as a gaming platform.
I'm damn near a walking advertisement for PC gaming and for Windows in general, since both my laptop and phone are Windows based and my console gaming is done on the XBox 360. I have no idea how to do this.
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:04:03pm |
re: #110 Lidane
I still can't figure out how the hell to suggest ways to make Mac gaming more attractive to people. I need an internship, though, and the chance here is a good one. I just have to find a way to sell something that I have no idea how to sell.
No pressure. No pressure at all. Heh.
Um, sample games?
Why isn't Mac gaming attractive to people right now?
(Advisory note: We don't own a television, and so don't own any TV-based gaming systems. We have hundreds of dollars worth of PC games.)
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simoom Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:04:14pm |
Biden UNH speech:
[Link: www.politico.com...]
During his 36 years in the Senate, one of Vice President Joe Biden’s signature issues was protecting women from abuse. Now, he’s taking that cause to an audience whose members weren’t even born when he took his first oath of office: college students.The vice president is speaking out on behalf of an Education Department initiative to address problems like rape and sexual violence on schools across the nation, launched in the wake of a Title IX complaint filed by a group of Yale students last month. Biden elevated the issue with a passionate speech to undergraduates at the University of New Hampshire on Monday, and joined a conference call with university presidents and reporters Wednesday.
“Look guys – all you guys in the audience – no matter what a girl does, no matter how she’s dressed, no matter how much she’s had to drink – it’s never, never, never, never, never okay to touch her without her consent,” Biden told a rapt crowd on the Durham, N.H. campus. “This doesn’t make you a man – it makes you a coward. A flat-out coward.”
The speech came just days after the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights announced it would investigate a complaint filed by 16 Yale University students in March. The students accused the university of failing to adequately address sexual harassment complaints, a violation of the Title IX statute.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:05:41pm |
re: #117 Lidane
Attracting people to the Mac as a gaming platform.
I'm damn near a walking advertisement for PC gaming and for Windows in general, since both my laptop and phone are Windows based and my console gaming is done on the XBox 360. I have no idea how to do this.
Isn't the first step to attract developers to the Mac? Wouldn't Apple have to reach out to them?
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freetoken Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:06:51pm |
In probably unrelated news, oil is surging upwards:
[Link: www.upstreamonline.com...]
Tapis (a very high quality oil from SE Asia) is over $130/bbls. Wheeee.....
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Daniel Ballard Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:08:29pm |
re: #116 kragar (proud to be kafir)
And the hotdogs seem questionable in both cases as well
QFT & that was funny as hell
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:08:35pm |
re: #121 freetoken
In probably unrelated news, oil is surging upwards:
[Link: www.upstreamonline.com...]Tapis (a very high quality oil from SE Asia) is over $130/bbls. Wheee...
it's all part of the larger recovery....consider it to be complete when gas goes to $5
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William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:09:06pm |
re: #117 Lidane
Attracting people to the Mac as a gaming platform.
I'm damn near a walking advertisement for PC gaming and for Windows in general, since both my laptop and phone are Windows based and my console gaming is done on the XBox 360. I have no idea how to do this.
Well. right now the situation on the mac is the best its been in a decade or so. The tools are free, Apple has a decent developer program and porting back and forth is reasonable now that PC & Mac are on the same CPU architecture. There are more games available than in a long time, especially with Steam available. Why is this an issue for you?
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Robert O. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:09:15pm |
GOP and Tea Party: "Give me control over your uterus, or we will shut down government."
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garhighway Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:09:16pm |
re: #91 _RememberTonyC
As long as the GOP persists in it's anti choice position, only a small percentage of women will vote for Republicans. Unlike in certain muslim nations where a woman is only considered "half" a man, in the USA, women are equal and their votes count the same as a man. So by taking this anti choice position, they're basically telling independent women who might CONSIDER voting for the GOP based on other issues that their vote is not wanted. It's a recipe for electoral defeat.
While I agree with your sentiment, I am not sure that the actual data bears out your view. While there has been a gender gap in recent US Presidential elections, it hasn't been THAT great. (I think in 2008 it was 65 - 43 in favor of Obama, which is significant, but not determinative. And that was up from 2004.)
Repealing Roe has been a GOP plank since the opinion came out, and they have won a fair number of elections since then. So while I wish you were right, I think you overstate the case.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:09:29pm |
re: #120 JasonA
Isn't the first step to attract developers to the Mac? Wouldn't Apple have to reach out to them?
The company I'm trying to get an internship at ports PC games to Mac. And the Mac now has Steam, so they're in a position to attract more people to them as a gaming platform.
The problem is, PCs are far more flexible in terms of hardware upgrades than Macs are, and that's a big thing for hardcore PC gamers. How do you sell the idea of gaming on a Mac when you're severely limited in what you can use? For a PC gamer, if your video card isn't enough, you upgrade. For a Mac user, you're pretty much screwed.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:10:24pm |
re: #124 wlewisiii
Why is this an issue for you?
Because all of my gaming and all my work is done on a PC. I haven't used a Mac anything since high school. I have no practical experience to go on as far as selling this.
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jaunte Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:11:16pm |
One more thing before shutting down:
House Votes Against ‘Net Neutrality’
...House Joint Resolution 37, which was approved by a vote of 240 to 179, was spurred by the F.C.C.’s approval in December of an order titled “Preserving the Open Internet.” The order forbids the companies that provide the pipeline through which consumers gain access to the Internet from blocking a user’s ability to reach legal Internet sites or to use legal applications.But Republicans in the House maintained that the order exceeded the F.C.C.’s authority and put the government in the position of overseeing what content a consumer could see and which companies would benefit from Internet access.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:12:47pm |
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:12:48pm |
re: #127 Lidane
The company I'm trying to get an internship at ports PC games to Mac. And the Mac now has Steam, so they're in a position to attract more people to them as a gaming platform.
The problem is, PCs are far more flexible in terms of hardware upgrades than Macs are, and that's a big thing for hardcore PC gamers. How do you sell the idea of gaming on a Mac when you're severely limited in what you can use? For a PC gamer, if your video card isn't enough, you upgrade. For a Mac user, you're pretty much screwed.
Yeah, that would be a problem. My husband has at least one game installed on the "kid's" computer because that one has a newer video card.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:12:49pm |
re: #127 Lidane
The company I'm trying to get an internship at ports PC games to Mac. And the Mac now has Steam, so they're in a position to attract more people to them as a gaming platform.
The problem is, PCs are far more flexible in terms of hardware upgrades than Macs are, and that's a big thing for hardcore PC gamers. How do you sell the idea of gaming on a Mac when you're severely limited in what you can use? For a PC gamer, if your video card isn't enough, you upgrade. For a Mac user, you're pretty much screwed.
Ah. Didn't realize they were getting more titles than they used to. But what you're really talking about is convincing PC gamers to switch to Macs then, no? Why not target the people who already have them?
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:13:26pm |
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freetoken Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:13:50pm |
re: #123 albusteve
it's all part of the larger recovery...consider it to be complete when gas goes to $5
Why stop at $5? Anyone for $6/gal gasoline? The station down the street from me already has premium at $4.30/gal.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:13:56pm |
re: #35 moderatelyradicalliberal
Go Harry, Go!
[Link: www.washingtonpost.com...]
I just did a slow clap for Harry Reid. Fuck yeah!
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:15:10pm |
re: #117 Lidane
Attracting people to the Mac as a gaming platform.
I'm damn near a walking advertisement for PC gaming and for Windows in general, since both my laptop and phone are Windows based and my console gaming is done on the XBox 360. I have no idea how to do this.
Yes... pressure... although I am not an active game player, I don't even associate the Mac as having anything to do with gaming. Why... personal opinion, when I think of how the Mac has been marketed over the years, or at least the marketing that stuck with me, it's been how the Mac is the platform for desk top publishing, graphics and such.
Games don't even come to mind.
Now, the Ipod Touch, Iphone and Ipad seems to have more association with gaming than the desktop Mac's. There are thousands of game apps available for those platforms, from the very simple to what I consider rather complex and amazing.
Honestly, I don't think I could bullshit my way into creating a marketing campaign tooting the Mac as a gaming platform.
Maybe that's why I'm not in marketing.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:15:51pm |
re: #135 freetoken
Why stop at $5? Anyone for $6/gal gasoline? The station down the street from me already has premium at $4.30/gal.
OPEC won't stop at five
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Kragar Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:15:52pm |
No serious gamer is going to consider swapping to a Mac.
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elizajane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:16:08pm |
Have we noted that Rush got slammed on-air yesterday for not being ENOUGH of a birther?
I don't want to link this one because it's WorldNut Daily, but Ben Smith linked it on his roundup at Politico.
Donald Trump. The man put on earth to make Rush Limbaugh look sane.
I really dislike Trump. He's out there spouting this garbage just because he can, not even for real political gain much less because he believes it. He's like a child who craves attention. A very, very rich child.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:16:22pm |
re: #139 kragar (proud to be kafir)
No serious gamer is going to consider swapping to a Mac.
Yeah, I'm seeing that one as a lost cause.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:16:39pm |
re: #123 albusteve
it's all part of the larger recovery...consider it to be complete when gas goes to $5
Which is going to mean the recovery is going to either A) be less complete than previous ones or B) stall out. Kinda hard to put people back to work if they can't get to work in the first place.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:18:30pm |
re: #58 Walter L. Newton
And it's another product that objectifies woman.
Oh for fuck's sake, that's absurd. Do you feel objectified when women use dildos?
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:18:34pm |
re: #137 Walter L. Newton
Honestly, I don't think I could bullshit my way into creating a marketing campaign tooting the Mac as a gaming platform.
Maybe that's why I'm not in marketing.
I don't know if I can either. Heh. That's why it's a challenge.
re: #139 kragar (proud to be kafir)
No serious gamer is going to consider swapping to a Mac.
Tell me about it. I am a serious gamer. I know this. I could rattle off a list a mile long of games I've played on the PC over the past decade or so.
If I can actually write this, I'll consider it a win. I might actually be able to do this whole marketing thing.
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William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:18:54pm |
re: #127 Lidane
The company I'm trying to get an internship at ports PC games to Mac. And the Mac now has Steam, so they're in a position to attract more people to them as a gaming platform.
The problem is, PCs are far more flexible in terms of hardware upgrades than Macs are, and that's a big thing for hardcore PC gamers. How do you sell the idea of gaming on a Mac when you're severely limited in what you can use? For a PC gamer, if your video card isn't enough, you upgrade. For a Mac user, you're pretty much screwed.
Actually for most Mac users, that lack of an upgrade path is a plus. You're dealing with a different psychology here. If you want to reach out to Mac users there are ways to do it - super simple (angry birds) and high end sims (X-Plane) are two ways, for example. To get me excited? The next gen version of Wizardry would be a good place to start.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:19:05pm |
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:19:20pm |
re: #140 elizajane
Have we noted that Rush got slammed on-air yesterday for not being ENOUGH of a birther?
I don't want to link this one because it's WorldNut Daily, but Ben Smith linked it on his roundup at Politico.Donald Trump. The man put on earth to make Rush Limbaugh look sane.
I really dislike Trump. He's out there spouting this garbage just because he can, not even for real political gain much less because he believes it. He's like a child who craves attention. A very, very rich child.
which is exactly how pols get elected in the first place, including BO
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garhighway Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:19:43pm |
Meanwhile, let's have a deeper look at the work product of intellectual giant behind the GOP budget, Paul Ryan.
[Link: www.nytimes.com...]
Sample:
Specifically, the Ryan proposal trumpets the results of an economic projection from the Heritage Foundation, which claims that the plan’s tax cuts would set off a gigantic boom. Indeed, the foundation initially predicted that the G.O.P. plan would bring the unemployment rate down to 2.8 percent — a number we haven’t achieved since the Korean War. After widespread jeering, the unemployment projection vanished from the Heritage Foundation’s Web site, but voodoo still permeates the rest of the analysis.
In particular, the original voodoo proposition — the claim that lower taxes mean higher revenue — is still very much there. The Heritage Foundation projection has large tax cuts actually increasing revenue by almost $600 billion over the next 10 years.
A more sober assessment from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office tells a different story. It finds that a large part of the supposed savings from spending cuts would go, not to reduce the deficit, but to pay for tax cuts. In fact, the budget office finds that over the next decade the plan would lead to bigger deficits and more debt than current law.
And...
And then there’s the much-ballyhooed proposal to abolish Medicare and replace it with vouchers that can be used to buy private health insurance.
The point here is that privatizing Medicare does nothing, in itself, to limit health-care costs. In fact, it almost surely raises them by adding a layer of middlemen. Yet the House plan assumes that we can cut health-care spending as a percentage of G.D.P. despite an aging population and rising health care costs.
The only way that can happen is if those vouchers are worth much less than the cost of health insurance. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that by 2030 the value of a voucher would cover only a third of the cost of a private insurance policy equivalent to Medicare as we know it. So the plan would deprive many and probably most seniors of adequate health care.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:20:29pm |
re: #143 Fozzie Bear
Oh for fuck's sake, that's absurd. Do you feel objectified when women use dildos?
Oh fuck... obviously you don't recognize a joke anymore than anyone catches your sense of humor... chill out. God.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:20:47pm |
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:21:05pm |
re: #146 Fozzie Bear
OPEC isn't the reason it's so expensive. We are.
then the same can be said for Exonn
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freetoken Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:22:49pm |
re: #142 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
I expect some other countries, notably India, to start to really feel the pinch sooner rather than later. India is heading towards petroleum product shortages, due in no small part by the government trying to control prices there.
High oil doesn't automatically translate into immediate recession, but over time there is a real displacement of wealth from working people towards sources offshore.
Continued fall out from the Japanese quake is also piling up, and with the GOP led effort to lay off hundreds of thousands of people who work either directly for some sort of government or indirectly via contractors, all of this could add up to what is needed to push our financial system back into dangerous territories, with dropped mortgage payments and reducing consuming spending.
Just my quick arm-chair take of things. YMMV.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:22:50pm |
re: #151 albusteve
then the same can be said for Exonn
My point is high prices are the result of demand, and our nearly complete lack of investment in switching to alternatives. If demand were lower, not only would prices be lower, they would also matter less.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:23:18pm |
re: #140 elizajane
Have we noted that Rush got slammed on-air yesterday for not being ENOUGH of a birther?
I don't want to link this one because it's WorldNut Daily, but Ben Smith linked it on his roundup at Politico.Donald Trump. The man put on earth to make Rush Limbaugh look sane.
Yet Rush will say this about Trump [from Limbaugh's daily email again]:
Donald Trump Shows Republicans How to Beat Barack Obama in 2012
He is providing the blueprint that should be followed: Go on offense and keep pressing.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:23:27pm |
re: #149 Walter L. Newton
Oh fuck... obviously you don't recognize a joke anymore than anyone catches your sense of humor... chill out. God.
It's nearly impossible to tell the difference between you being sarcastic, and you being a dick. My mistake.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:23:50pm |
re: #149 Walter L. Newton
Oh fuck... obviously you don't recognize a joke anymore than anyone catches your sense of humor... chill out. God.
libs are tense today...what happens if there is no shutdown?....they will become impossible, scrambling to make up a whole new paradigm to vent from
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:24:03pm |
re: #145 wlewisiii
Actually for most Mac users, that lack of an upgrade path is a plus. You're dealing with a different psychology here.
Maybe that's where my writer's block lies. I don't get the psychology of a Mac user, since I'm not one. To me, swapping out a CPU or motherboard or whatever is relatively simple. Building a PC is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. I've built my last few computers myself.
I like my iPod and all, and I'd love an iPad somewhere down the line, since SXSW showed me how useful they are, but I'm not a Mac user. That's probably why this is such a bear for me.
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Kragar Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:24:12pm |
re: #154 wrenchwench
Yet Rush will say this about Trump [from Limbaugh's daily email again]:
THEY CAN CHARGE LIKE THE LIGHT BRIGADE!
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:24:33pm |
re: #153 Fozzie Bear
My point is high prices are the result of demand, and our nearly complete lack of investment in switching to alternatives. If demand were lower, not only would prices be lower, they would also matter less.
really?....my point is that there is no recovery
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:25:59pm |
re: #156 albusteve
libs are tense today...what happens if there is no shutdown?...they will become impossible, scrambling to make up a whole new paradigm to vent from
If there's no shutdown today, I will be greatly relieved. It will mean that the cracks have begun to form between the GOP leadership and the Tea Party, that when push comes to shove the GOP is more worried about remaining a viable political party than handcuffing itself to a failing ideology, and that we might seen the end of the Tea Party as a movement.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:26:07pm |
re: #157 Lidane
Maybe that's where my writer's block lies. I don't get the psychology of a Mac user, since I'm not one. To me, swapping out a CPU or motherboard or whatever is relatively simple. Building a PC is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. I've built my last few computers myself.
I like my iPod and all, and I'd love an iPad somewhere down the line, since SXSW showed me how useful they are, but I'm not a Mac user. That's probably why this is such a bear for me.
"It just works."
There, Apple's done most of the work for you.
/
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researchok Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:26:31pm |
re: #121 freetoken
In probably unrelated news, oil is surging upwards:
[Link: www.upstreamonline.com...]Tapis (a very high quality oil from SE Asia) is over $130/bbls. Wheee...
Toxic Dollar: Why Nobody Seems to Want US Currency
Traders are warning of a dramatic change in dollar selling. They fear central banks from the Middle East may force their Asian rivals to more aggressively drive the dollar down.
Too Many Dollars
In 10 months, the Dollar Index has lost 14% because the world keeps accumulating dollars it doesn’t want and sells them. Asian central banks are key.
Many Asian central banks have been forced into waging wars to keep their currencies from appreciating because of the influx of investors to emerging markets. They sell waves of their own currencies into the market in an attempt to keep exports competitive.
In return they often receive dollars. But with the Federal Reserve printing dollars and the greenback’s value continually falling, the Asians sell those dollars in order to preserve the value of their reserves.
“Asia Pacific banks are renowned for their strict diversification” says Neil Mellor at BNY Mellon. “They hold a level with China in order to be competitive. Beyond that it’s very strict ratios. They need to swap-out of dollars.”
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jaunte Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:26:40pm |
re: #157 Lidane
Most Mac users don't want to think about the computer. They don't want to upgrade it, maintain it, or make it more efficient. They just want it to work every time they turn it on, like a water faucet or a light switch.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:26:40pm |
crude went up 2% in two days....can someone show where demand went up as much in the same time?
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:27:08pm |
re: #155 Fozzie Bear
It's nearly impossible to tell the difference between you being sarcastic, and you being a dick. My mistake.
When there is a taste in your mouth...
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:27:27pm |
What kind of games are we talking?
Most people think of expensive first-person shooters (Batman Arkham Asylum, Halo, Half-life) when they think of PC games.
I won't tell you how much I spend in downloadable HOG games each month. I justify it with the fact that the kids all play them, too. (Only a few HOG games are not suitable for kids. Oh, some make you search a really, really gross-looking scene, but nothing R-rated.)
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:27:38pm |
re: #160 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
If there's no shutdown today, I will be greatly relieved. It will mean that the cracks have begun to form between the GOP leadership and the Tea Party, that when push comes to shove the GOP is more worried about remaining a viable political party than handcuffing itself to a failing ideology, and that we might seen the end of the Tea Party as a movement.
it will also mean that all the knee jerk reactions, predicting the future will look even more stupid
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:28:18pm |
re: #156 albusteve
libs are tense today...what happens if there is no shutdown?...they will become impossible, scrambling to make up a whole new paradigm to vent from
I have family that will be directly impacted by this bullshit. I'm tense because my sister, who works for the government, just found out she won't be getting paid. But hey, it's all a game to some, I get that.
Oh, and fuck you.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:29:22pm |
re: #168 Fozzie Bear
I have family that will be directly impacted by this bullshit. I'm tense because my sister, who works for the government, just found out she won't be getting paid. But hey, it's all a game to some, I get that.
Oh, and fuck you.
faux
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:30:50pm |
re: #166 EmmmieG
What kind of games are we talking?
I don't think they want a specific genre highlighted. The prompt was a general question about changing the perception of Macs in terms of gaming.
Most people think of expensive first-person shooters (Batman Arkham Asylum, Halo, Half-life) when they think of PC games.
Heh. Ironically, Halo was supposed to be a Mac game:
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:30:58pm |
re: #167 albusteve
it will also mean that all the knee jerk reactions, predicting the future will look even more stupid
What, is it that you don't like folks giving their guesses as to how events will unfold?
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William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:31:05pm |
re: #161 JasonA
"It just works."
There, Apple's done most of the work for you.
/
No snark, that's the appeal to the majority of Mac users. There are some of us out there who do the "power user" thing, usually those who have used other Unix systems or like developing on it. Lisp on a Mac, for example, is a blast.
But in the end, Mac sales are mostly to people who just want it to "just work".
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:31:31pm |
re: #169 albusteve
faux
You want to pay her bills? You want to feed her kids? I suggest questioning the sincerity of people being upset about this isn't the best idea. It's upsetting because it will mess up a lot of real people's lives, including some very close to me. Do you mean to tell me you don't know a single person who works for the federal government?
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Digital Display Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:31:43pm |
re: #164 albusteve
crude went up 2% in two days...can someone show where demand went up as much in the same time?
OPEC is a monopoly..If they competed against each other instead of price fixing the story would be different...
In America we abhor monopolies as injustice business practices..Anywhere else? I guess it's just fine and dandy
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b_sharp Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:31:48pm |
re: #161 JasonA
"It just works."
There, Apple's done most of the work for you.
/
It just works until it crashes.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:32:53pm |
re: #171 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
What, is it that you don't like folks giving their guesses as to how events will unfold?
it's not the guesses, it's the nonstop drool blaming one party when clearly both are at fault for the deficit/spending clusterfuck....but carry on
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elizajane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:32:55pm |
re: #168 Fozzie Bear
I have family that will be directly impacted by this bullshit. I'm tense because my sister, who works for the government, just found out she won't be getting paid. But hey, it's all a game to some, I get that.
Oh, and fuck you.
Hate to play the girl-part here but can you guys please calm down and play nice?
There's not going to be a shut down. The Senate is staying in session and has been told there will be more votes this evening. At worst there will be a measure to carry on until tomorrow when they will remain in emergency session. I realize that it's a massive catastrophe for our legislators to miss their weekend golf games but really I think this will be alright. (This is in no way meant as a comment about Fozzie's sister, the Senators are getting paid whether or not they play golf).
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BishopX Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:34:14pm |
re: #157 Lidane
Mac psycology is really product dependent. iPods, iphones and iPads all sell them selves on easy operability, quick gratification and trusted apps, in addion to the general slick design. imac's and macbooks sell themselves on slickness the form factor, thin clients (you don't need to turn everything off to run high performance programs) and software (notably AV production stuff). Mac Pro's sell themselves as reliable high power high performance machines with a good degree of customization (you want how many sound cards?), they are also really easy to upgrade.
To me, Mac pro's seem like they could be a viable contender in the high end gaming computer market. They have the graphics, memory and cpu performance to compete with high-end gaming PCs ($2,500+). They also tend to be stable...something many high horse power PCs struggle with.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:34:45pm |
re: #173 Fozzie Bear
You want to pay her bills? You want to feed her kids? I suggest questioning the sincerity of people being upset about this isn't the best idea. It's upsetting because it will mess up a lot of real people's lives, including some very close to me. Do you mean to tell me you don't know a single person who works for the federal government?
work for the feds?, good god no....as for the future, it hasn't played out yet
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:35:30pm |
re: #170 Lidane
I don't think they want a specific genre highlighted. The prompt was a general question about changing the perception of Macs in terms of gaming.
Heh. Ironically, Halo was supposed to be a Mac game:[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
The issue here (and it is one I am acquainted with tangentially), is that some games require a fast, new machine (usually, the high-end new fps games aimed at young men) and some don't. Some are aimed at grade schoolers. My boys have every Lego PC game made, I think. You might see what percent of the sales go to the machines that would require an upgrade.
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William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:35:33pm |
re: #170 Lidane
I don't think they want a specific genre highlighted. The prompt was a general question about changing the perception of Macs in terms of gaming.
Heh. Ironically, Halo was supposed to be a Mac game:
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
First version was released on Mac. It runs beautifully on my MacBook.
But really, if I'm in the mood for a shooter, I'll fire up Marathon instead which was Bungies earlier & better series. If you want to see a great Mac game, that's the one to explore.
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RadicalModerate Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:36:11pm |
You know, Rush really shouldn't be talking about the sexual activities of women, given his rather .... checkered history.
We're still waiting on an explanation on this one.
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:36:34pm |
re: #176 albusteve
it's not the guesses, it's the nonstop drool blaming one party when clearly both are at fault for the deficit/spending clusterfuck...but carry on
i'm interested to hear what you think is the disaster scenario re this issue if things just continue on like they have for the past few decades
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:38:04pm |
re: #176 albusteve
it's not the guesses, it's the nonstop drool blaming one party when clearly both are at fault for the deficit/spending clusterfuck...but carry on
Both parties are at fault, and both have their own "fix" for the problem. Some think that relying on pixie dust and wishful thinking is the way to fix the economy, while others think it's time that the "good times" end for some and we all start pitching in to fix things.
I'll leave it to you to decide which is which.
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:38:19pm |
it's especially relevant to consider the issue of what the fuss is about since it is clear that the budget is not going to be anything like balanced any time in the foreseeable future
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:41:07pm |
re: #184 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Both parties are at fault, and both have their own "fix" for the problem. Some think that relying on pixie dust and wishful thinking is the way to fix the economy, while others think it's time that the "good times" end for some and we all start pitching in to fix things.
I'll leave it to you to decide which is which.
I was pitching in long ago...my time has passed, now I'll just sit back and watch the blame game
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:42:52pm |
re: #184 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Both parties are at fault, and both have their own "fix" for the problem. Some think that relying on pixie dust and wishful thinking is the way to fix the economy, while others think it's time that the "good times" end for some and we all start pitching in to fix things.
I'll leave it to you to decide which is which.
The GOP should leave the social issues funding out of this all together. Over all, the amount of money save by defunding things like NPR or PP is a drop in the fiscal bucket, and it's evident that they've picked on these targets because they really don't deal with the real issues... the special interests give-a-ways that is prevalent in both parties.
The Democrats are happy to see the GOP wasting time on soft-issues like this, because it relieves them of the opportunity to have to deal with the hard issues too.
It works out for everyone, except the country.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:42:59pm |
re: #160 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
If there's no shutdown today, I will be greatly relieved. It will mean that the cracks have begun to form between the GOP leadership and the Tea Party, that when push comes to shove the GOP is more worried about remaining a viable political party than handcuffing itself to a failing ideology, and that we might seen the end of the Tea Party as a movement.
If there is no shutdown today I will also be relieved but still pissed. The Republicans have already decided if there will be a shutdown or not but they aren't going to tell the rest of the country until the last minute. I think they're playing a game and it's shitty thing to do to our soldiers and their families. It's shitty and heartless.
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:43:37pm |
Rush Limbaugh. Right wing mouthpiece. De facto leader of the Republican Party. Speaker at CPAC.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:46:05pm |
re: #189 Gus 802
Rush Limbaugh. Right wing mouthpiece. De facto leader of the Republican Party. Speaker at CPAC. Monumental jerk.
Finished that for you.
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:46:17pm |
Yes, yes. "The Republican Party" should do this and that. But guess what folks? They won't. Just as we predicted early in 2009 they went the other way around. Forget about it. If you're anything approaching a social moderate the Republican Party is not for you. Look elsewhere and let them become obsolete as quickly as possible.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:47:33pm |
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:47:39pm |
re: #191 Gus 802
Yes, yes. "The Republican Party" should do this and that. But guess what folks? They won't. Just as we predicted early in 2009 they went the other way around. Forget about it. If you're anything approaching a social moderate the Republican Party is not for you. Look elsewhere and let them become obsolete as quickly as possible.
And what do you suggest is for the social moderate conservative... oh great one of multiple predictions?
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:48:06pm |
re: #188 Killgore Trout
If there is no shutdown today I will also be relieved but still pissed. The Republicans have already decided if there will be a shutdown or not but they aren't going to tell the rest of the country until the last minute. I think they're playing a game and it's shitty thing to do to our soldiers and their families. It's shitty and heartless.
Vote Republican -- Shitty and Heartless.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:49:03pm |
re: #194 Charles
Shitty- Heartless 2012!
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:49:21pm |
re: #193 Walter L. Newton
And what do you suggest is for the social moderate conservative... oh great one of multiple predictions?
I don't know Walter. What was your alternatives in Colorado last election? I mean other than Democrats we had Tom Tancredo and Ken Buck. No, I don't have any suggestions other than voting for Democrats.
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:51:33pm |
here's my suggestion for a progressive budget plan
- tax rates at clinton era levels
- raise cap on income subject to ss tax, currently at $106,500
- eliminate provision in bush medicare drug benefit that forbids fed govt from negotiating drug prices with drug companies
- only fund weapons programs that defense dept agrees are necessary, not pork programs that even defense dept doesn't want
- review of overseas defense commitments
this is only a start, but the dollar amt that the deficit would be closed should significantly exceed any serious proposal currently put forward by the gop, imho
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:51:49pm |
re: #196 Gus 802
I don't know Walter. What was your alternatives in Colorado last election? I mean other than Democrats we had Tom Tancredo and Ken Buck. No, I don't have any suggestions other than voting for Democrats.
I had Hickenlooper, who it was evident from the git-go many years ago that he was a moderate Democrat... don't find that too often... for a matter of fact, he's doing a good job right now of pissing off the left in Colorado.
But you sounded like you had it all worked out there... sorry I was mistaken.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:52:01pm |
OT, but for anyone who cares:
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:52:08pm |
The entire right wing blogosphere is howling for Planned Parenthood's blood today.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:55:51pm |
re: #201 Charles
The entire right wing blogosphere is howling for Planned Parenthood's blood today.
Of course they are. We can't have teh wimminz going and getting affordable Pap smears and pelvic exams. That would require opening their legs. =P
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:57:03pm |
re: #199 Walter L. Newton
I had Hickenlooper, who it was evident from the git-go many years ago that he was a moderate Democrat... don't find that too often... for a matter of fact, he's doing a good job right now of pissing off the left in Colorado.
But you sounded like you had it all worked out there... sorry I was mistaken.
[deleted]
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 3:58:40pm |
Just posted by a Republican friend of mine on FB:
Shut the government down! I hope everyone realizes the trillions of dollars of debt our country is in. Even if both sides agree on the budget, it is only a tiny percentage of the debt. The spending has to stop. One side wants to keep spending. The other side wants to reduce the deficit. I know what side I'm on!
I wonder what his reaction will be if there's a compromise.
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EdDantes Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:00:03pm |
re: #202 Linden Arden
I won't vote for Trump until he reveals the species of mammal that sleeps on his head.
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Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:00:11pm |
re: #208 Lidane
Just posted by a Republican friend of mine on FB:
I wonder what his reaction will be if there's a compromise.
So the solution is to shut down the government, which will end up costing more money than if it remained open, plus lowering revenue since sources of it will be close? That makes perfect sense.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:00:54pm |
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:01:06pm |
re: #209 EdDantes
I won't vote for Trump until he reveals the species of mammal that sleeps on his head.
Which species would be acceptable?
Lemur?
Ocelot?
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:02:41pm |
re: #209 EdDantes
I won't vote for Trump until he reveals the species of mammal that sleeps on his head.
I'm convinced it's not from this planet. I can't think of anything that can twist itself into a combover that bad.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:02:53pm |
re: #202 Linden Arden
In case you're among the 0.0002% of the internet who hasn't seen this yet:
lulz
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:03:26pm |
I've been exploring the fever swamps, like the blog of the Family Research Council:
[Link: www.thecloakroomblog.com...]
For the FRC, abortion is THE issue driving a shutdown. The whole front page is full of posts slamming "abortion giant" Planned Parenthood.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:03:53pm |
re: #209 EdDantes
I won't vote for Trump until he reveals the species of mammal that sleeps on his head.
It's Moebius strip of hair.
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:04:03pm |
re: #216 Charles
Same at Lucianne, and Hugh Hewitt.
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Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:04:36pm |
re: #215 negativ
In case you're among the 0.0002% of the internet who hasn't seen this yet:
[Video]lulz
i don't care
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:05:15pm |
re: #214 Lidane
I'm convinced it's not from this planet. I can't think of anything that can twist itself into a combover that bad.
This one:
[Link: hollywoodphony.wordpress.com...]
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EdDantes Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:05:29pm |
re: #212 EmmmieG
Which species would be acceptable?
Lemur?
Ocelot?
I just wantt it identified. I can't trust someone who is hiding something.
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:05:59pm |
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jamesfirecat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:06:02pm |
re: #201 Charles
The entire right wing blogosphere is howling for Planned Parenthood's blood today.
Is it that time of the month alreay?
(An on that menstrual/lycanthropic note I'll see myself out)
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:06:15pm |
Planned Parenthood graph
Image: planned-parenthood-stats.png
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:06:26pm |
This may be good news... or at least a possible move in the right direction...
6:45 p.m. ET - From CNN Senior White House Correspondent Ed Henry:
A senior Democratic source told CNN negotiators are now focusing on a proposal to keep the government open for three days while leaders try to finish a broader budget deal this weekend as a last-ditch effort to stave off a crisis.
The proposal would not include any controversial legislative riders on controversial topics like abortion, but the Democratic source cautioned it is not clear the plan can pass the House and Senate by the midnight deadline to keep the government running.
It is, however, important to note that the White House on Thursday said President Obama could sign another short-term continuing resolution if broader negotiations were making progress.
[Link: politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com...]
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:07:23pm |
I haven't seen the religious right this worked up in, well ... ever.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:07:27pm |
re: #216 Charles
I've been exploring the fever swamps, like the blog of the Family Research Council:
[Link: www.thecloakroomblog.com...]
For the FRC, abortion is THE issue driving a shutdown. The whole front page is full of posts slamming "abortion giant" Planned Parenthood.
I'm wishing for a backlash resulting in the end of the Hyde Amendment. Then they'd be sorry...
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:08:00pm |
re: #210 Simply Sarah
So the solution is to shut down the government, which will end up costing more money than if it remained open, plus lowering revenue since sources of it will be close? That makes perfect sense.
And naturally, he's a Fox News watching, Beck/Limbaugh/Hannity listening fanboy who thinks the Tea Party are patriots.
I love the guy to death. Known both him and his wife since high school. But when it comes to his political rants, I start channeling my inner Foghorn Leghorn:
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:08:15pm |
re: #227 Charles
I think it's because they think they are winning.
It's really scary.
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ProGunLiberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:08:40pm |
Wikipedia has a summary of polls showing the various states and how Obama and any given Republicans in a state. Obama is running within three in Georgia against the strongest Republican (Huckabee). Similar story in South Carolina, with him only 6 behind.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:08:44pm |
re: #227 Charles
I haven't seen the religious right this worked up in, well ... ever.
You've probably never been to a independent evangelical churches Sunday service... they get worked up like this all the time.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:09:04pm |
re: #227 Charles
I haven't seen the religious right this worked up in, well ... ever.
Blood in the water.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:09:19pm |
re: #223 Floral Giraffe
It's a tribble!
Can't be. Tribbles are cute. They also reproduce like rabbits, so if it WAS a Tribble, why aren't there more shitty Trump combovers in the world?
/Trek nerd
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:09:29pm |
re: #198 engineer dog
here's my suggestion for a progressive budget plan
- tax rates at clinton era levels
- raise cap on income subject to ss tax, currently at $106,500
- eliminate provision in bush medicare drug benefit that forbids fed govt from negotiating drug prices with drug companies
- only fund weapons programs that defense dept agrees are necessary, not pork programs that even defense dept doesn't want
- review of overseas defense commitmentsthis is only a start, but the dollar amt that the deficit would be closed should significantly exceed any serious proposal currently put forward by the gop, imho
Or the DNC, for that matter. They really need to put tax hikes and defense cuts on the table, because without those elements, the budget just isn't going to be balanced. They are farting around in the margins now, and its irritating.
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allegro Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:10:14pm |
re: #227 Charles
It does appear to becoming increasingly incendiary. WHEN the RR is shot down and Planned Parenthood continues on with the funding it deserves, I do hope added security measures are being taken. I can see some real ugly stuff going down.
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Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:10:30pm |
re: #230 Floral Giraffe
I think it's because they think they are winning.
It's really scary.
After years of Bush in the White House and control of both houses of Congress - they never saw their agenda pushed so ferociously by the elected representatives as much as they do today when they hold a majority in only one house and don't have a lick of the presidency.
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Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:11:43pm |
re: #230 Floral Giraffe
I think it's because they think they are winning.
It's really scary.
Oh, they smell blood in the water. As all this is going to be peanuts compared to what they'll expect for the 2012 budget and the debt ceiling, the latter of which scares me to death since I can see them playing with the possibility of bringing the world economy to its knees in order to get their agenda passed.
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Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:11:54pm |
re: #235 Fozzie Bear
Or the DNC, for that matter. They really need to put tax hikes and defense cuts on the table, because without those elements, the budget just isn't going to be balanced. They are farting around in the margins now, and its irritating.
Push Mr Boenher on wanting jet engines the military didn't want to be funded - as St Maddow of MSNBC puts it:
IT'S NOT ABOUT THE BUDGET
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:13:30pm |
Brilliant piece by Matt Taibbi on Paul Ryan's "courage"....
[Link: www.rollingstone.com...]
has a nice take down of David Brooks toward the middle.
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:13:42pm |
re: #235 Fozzie Bear
Or the DNC, for that matter. They really need to put tax hikes and defense cuts on the table, because without those elements, the budget just isn't going to be balanced. They are farting around in the margins now, and its irritating.
the democratic party in washington these days reminds me of when people in my family used to describe somebody as walking around looking like a 'geschloggener hund' - a whipped dog
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ProGunLiberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:14:28pm |
re: #231 ProLifeLiberal
It's not out of the question that Obama could, with some effort, win all of the 13 Original Colonies.
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:14:48pm |
While HR1 prohibits the Corporation For Public Broadcasting from funding NPR and Title 10 from funding Planned Parenthood, these policy riders do not actually reduce these CPB or Title 10 budgets.
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The Left Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:14:53pm |
re: #240 webevintage
Brilliant piece by Matt Taibbi on Paul Ryan's "courage"...
[Link: www.rollingstone.com...]has a nice take down of David Brooks toward the middle.
Anything that slaps David Brooks around is ok by me.
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recusancy Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:15:14pm |
re: #240 webevintage
Brilliant piece by Matt Taibbi on Paul Ryan's "courage"...
[Link: www.rollingstone.com...]has a nice take down of David Brooks toward the middle.
Also see: [Link: www.theatlantic.com...]
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:15:39pm |
Another small victory in fighting the major cell carriers:
FCC Makes Data Roaming Mandatory Much to the Chagrin of AT&T and Verizon
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:15:45pm |
Breitbart the racist ass:
AndrewBreitbart AndrewBreitbart
Human pile of excrement who no one loves, @maxblumenthal, all against interracial marriage are racists. Asshole.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:16:09pm |
re: #239 wozzablog
Push Mr Boenher on wanting jet engines the military didn't want to be funded - as St Maddow of MSNBC puts it:
I'm of the opinion that none of this can realistically get done without extremely comprehensive campaign finance reform, new lobbying rules, and a bill to explicitly restrict 3rd-party campaign spending. Public funding of campaigns is the most workable solution.
Upon reading over what I just wrote, yeah, I don't see how that will ever happen.
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:16:33pm |
re: #245 recusancy
Also see: [Link: www.theatlantic.com...]
Oh yeah, I read the Fallows piece earlier today.
Very nice.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:17:06pm |
re: #247 Gus 802
Breitbart the racist ass:
AndrewBreitbart AndrewBreitbart
Human pile of excrement who no one loves, @maxblumenthal, all against interracial marriage are racists. Asshole.
Blumenthal has been tweeting his support for Gaza. I hope those two keep swatting each other.
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:17:37pm |
re: #250 wrenchwench
Blumenthal has been tweeting his support for Gaza. I hope those two keep swatting each other.
Ah.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:17:52pm |
re: #234 Lidane
Can't be. Tribbles are cute. They also reproduce like rabbits, so if it WAS a Tribble, why aren't there more shitty Trump combovers in the world?
/Trek nerd
A true Trek nerd would remember that it was a Klingon masquerading as a human who poisoned the grain that killed the Tribbles that Jack built.
Ergo, Trump is a Klingon.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:17:59pm |
re: #250 wrenchwench
Blumenthal has been tweeting his support for Gaza. I hope those two keep swatting each other.
Who is this Blumenthal?
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:18:25pm |
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PhillyPretzel Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:18:33pm |
re: #247 Gus 802
I agree completely. It is a pity we have to insult A**holes in order to describe him.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:18:54pm |
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:19:41pm |
We're having a heat wave! Almost 60 degrees here today.
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:19:43pm |
re: #251 Gus 802
Right wingerism is a mental illness.
the next version of the DSM will include a description of stupid personality disorder:
Stupid Personality Disorder (SPD) is a personality disorder defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the diagnostic classification system used in the United States, as “a pervasive pattern of idiocy, a marked susceptibility to ridiculous theories and meaningless slogans, need to issue fascist diktat, and a lack of information gathering ability [1], beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
1. Lack of ability to gather, digest, and understand easily available information.
2. Intense attachment to pet theories, and a obsessive preoccupation with them.
3. Rejection of any facts that contradict these pet theories, accompanied by intense anger, and denigration of the person bringing these facts to their attention.
4. Marked susceptibility to conspiracy theories, random bullshit dressed up with ten dollar words, and melodramatic but impotent threats.
5. Addiction to issuing orders in Command Voice.
6. Poore speling and CAPITAL LETTERS
7. Inability to admit that perhaps one might be mistaken in some small detail.
8. Black and white thinking, perfectionism, inability to put themselves in other people’s shoes.
9. Narcissistic personality disorder
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:19:52pm |
re: #253 negativ
Ergo, Trump is a Klingon.
He's not honorable enough to be a Klingon. And he's definitely not a Ferengi, since they wouldn't bankrupt a casino three times. =P
I say he's a cosmic joke from Q. It's the only rational explanation.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:20:46pm |
re: #260 Lidane
He's not honorable enough to be a Klingon. And he's definitely not a Ferengi, since they wouldn't bankrupt a casino three times. =P
I say he's a cosmic joke from Q. It's the only rational explanation.
Maybe that's a Crystalline Entity on his head.
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:21:00pm |
re: #259 engineer dog
That would need a tiny lithograph of Jim Hoft.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:21:47pm |
re: #247 Gus 802
Breitbart the racist ass:
AndrewBreitbart AndrewBreitbart
Human pile of excrement who no one loves, @maxblumenthal, all against interracial marriage are racists. Asshole.
Wait... is he seriously making the argument that (A) Interracial marriage is wrong, and that (B) this doesn't make him a racist?
This is getting into uncharted territories of weirdness. It's like saying "I'm not saying I don't like you, i'm just saying I think you are scum."
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:22:21pm |
Rightwing headline...
Planned Parenthood Did One Abortion
Every 95 Seconds—As Many in One
Year as Live In Cincinnati
I wish I was making this up! They have no clue!
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RadicalModerate Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:23:02pm |
It was bound to happen. With all the posturing that the SoCons have been making about the defunding of Planned Parenthood as a deal-breaker on the budget talks, one of them was going to make the assertion that the "Abortion Rider" was all about jobs.
Unfortunately, for Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA), someone in the press had the foresight to ask the obvious question - "How?"
Let's just say that he had some difficulty coming up with any sort of an answer.
Georgia Republican Tries To Explain How Abortion Rider Is About Jobs (VIDEO)
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:23:10pm |
re: #263 Fozzie Bear
Wait... is he seriously making the argument that (A) Interracial marriage is wrong, and that (B) this doesn't make him a racist?
This is getting into uncharted territories of weirdness. It's like saying "I'm not saying I don't like you, i'm just saying I think you are scum."
Nah. He's saying that being against interracial marriage doesn't make one a racist. I can't see how. Being against it requires a form of racism.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:24:25pm |
I've been using the Chrome browser off and on for a couple of days. It doesn't zip you back up to the comment you're replying to, which makes me miss giving some deserved updings. Or am I doing it wrong?
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:24:34pm |
re: #266 Gus 802
Nah. He's saying that being against interracial marriage doesn't make one a racist. I can't see how. Being against it requires a form of racism.
That is the strangest argument I have seen in some time.
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bratwurst Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:24:37pm |
Didn't we have a poster or two here before the last election assuring us that today's GOP is strictly about jobs and being fiscally conservative and that the socon issues were all on the back burner?
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:24:52pm |
re: #268 Fozzie Bear
That is the strangest argument I have seen in some time.
(Not you, Breitbart, I mean)
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ProGunLiberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:25:06pm |
re: #266 Gus 802
Am I evil for thinking the Democrats should use this in the next election, talking about the racism permeating the Republican Party? I tend to be a little realpolitik at times.
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:25:36pm |
re: #270 Fozzie Bear
(Not you, Breitbart, I mean)
Yeah. Hey, we are talking Breitbart afterall. He's a one of a kind freak.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:25:48pm |
re: #260 Lidane
He's not honorable enough to be a Klingon. And he's definitely not a Ferengi, since they wouldn't bankrupt a casino three times. =P
I say he's a cosmic joke from Q. It's the only rational explanation.
But Q's jokes are funny.
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:25:53pm |
re: #267 wrenchwench
I've been using the Chrome browser off and on for a couple of days. It doesn't zip you back up to the comment you're replying to, which makes me miss giving some deserved updings. Or am I doing it wrong?
Well, let me test that out.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:26:33pm |
re: #271 ProLifeLiberal
If the GOP nominates a birther, that won't be necessary. The racism will be on full display then.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:27:00pm |
| 277 |
ProGunLiberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:27:03pm |
re: #275 Lidane
Is Huckabee one? He seems to be the front-runner for now.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:27:15pm |
re: #275 Lidane
If the GOP nominates a birther, that won't be necessary. The racism will be on full display then.
This whole thing reminds me of the history of Barry Goldwater's campaign.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:28:09pm |
re: #267 wrenchwench
I've been using the Chrome browser off and on for a couple of days. It doesn't zip you back up to the comment you're replying to, which makes me miss giving some deserved updings. Or am I doing it wrong?
I must be doing it wrong too, because I have never witnessed this zipping behavior you speak of. Maybe it's an IE thing?
| 280 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:28:21pm |
re: #274 Charles
Well, let me test that out.
It does that for me too. I didn't realize that's not what it is supposed to do. (I have never used the site on anything other than chrome)
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Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:28:31pm |
re: #277 ProLifeLiberal
Is Huckabee one? He seems to be the front-runner for now.
Front runner changes every other day at the moment.
There won't be a grown up campaign unless Huntsman runs in '16.
| 282 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:28:33pm |
Gus, twitter question: I retweet and it's an automatic re-tweet, I'm not able to ad my comment to the tweet. How do you retweet with your own comment? I'm on laptop, so reg (well new) twitter, not tweetdeck. Thanks :)
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:28:34pm |
re: #277 ProLifeLiberal
Is Huckabee one? He seems to be the front-runner for now.
Romney's the front-runner last I checked, and he's not one AFAIK. He's then followed by Trump, then Huckabee.
Huck's not a birther either, don't think. Trump is, or he's at least exploiting the issue for attention.
| 284 |
Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:29:23pm |
re: #282 Stanley Sea
Gus, twitter question: I retweet and it's an automatic re-tweet, I'm not able to ad my comment to the tweet. How do you retweet with your own comment? I'm on laptop, so reg (well new) twitter, not tweetdeck. Thanks :)
Don't know. I've been wondering that myself. I have Tweetdeck installed but havn't used it much.
| 285 |
EdDantes Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:29:36pm |
re: #273 negativ
But Q's jokes are funny.
Q was my favorite character on TNG. He used the word "lumpen"in one episode and I became an admirer.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:30:07pm |
re: #284 Gus 802
Don't know. I've been wondering that myself. I have Tweetdeck installed but havn't used it much.
tweetdeck I use for iphone. Hmm, I'll google it.
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ProGunLiberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:30:17pm |
re: #283 Lidane
Huckabee has the polls in the South, along with much of the Midwest. Because of Primary system, I say that he is the front-runner.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:30:30pm |
re: #279 negativ
I must be doing it wrong too, because I have never witnessed this zipping behavior you speak of. Maybe it's an IE thing?
It worked in Firefox.
I just deleted the IE icon from my tray...
| 289 |
ProGunLiberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:30:52pm |
| 290 |
wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:31:35pm |
re: #282 Stanley Sea
Gus, twitter question: I retweet and it's an automatic re-tweet, I'm not able to ad my comment to the tweet. How do you retweet with your own comment? I'm on laptop, so reg (well new) twitter, not tweetdeck. Thanks :)
I've only done that in Tweetdeck. Is it not laptop-compatible?
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:31:59pm |
re: #283 Lidane
Romney's the front-runner last I checked, and he's not one AFAIK. He's then followed by Trump, then Huckabee.
Huck's not a birther either, don't think. Trump is, or he's at least exploiting the issue for attention.
Huckabee, to me, is the most personally likeable (even to me, a definite liberal) of the bunch, even though his policy statements scare me more than any of the others. This scares the crap out of me, because I know how well "aw shucks" folksy likeability plays with the American people. (see: George W. Bush campaign)
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:32:10pm |
re: #284 Gus 802
Don't know. I've been wondering that myself. I have Tweetdeck installed but havn't used it much.
Cut and paste original tweet is what I've found so far. Then you can add your commentary.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:32:10pm |
re: #282 Stanley Sea
re: #284 Gus 802
Twitter's native web-based interface sucks, and so does their Android app.
I admit I should be set on fire for linking to Lifehacker, but try one of these:
[Link: lifehacker.com...]
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:33:07pm |
re: #275 Lidane
If the GOP nominates a birther, that won't be necessary. The racism will be on full display then.
the baggers have certainly guaranteed that any gop nominee will spend a big part of their candidacy dodging the birther question
| 295 |
Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:33:23pm |
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RadicalModerate Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:33:29pm |
re: #283 Lidane
Romney's the front-runner last I checked, and he's not one AFAIK. He's then followed by Trump, then Huckabee.
Huck's not a birther either, don't think. Trump is, or he's at least exploiting the issue for attention.
Romney has zero chance of getting the nomination, because the far-right "base" absolutely despise him for (a) being a Mormon, and (b) supporting health-care reform in a fashion similar to Pres. Obama's.
Huckabee may not be a full-blown "birther", but it's well-documented that he's got a complete orchestra's worth of dog-whistles that he has pulled out on multiple occasions.
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researchok Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:34:11pm |
re: #267 wrenchwench
I've been using the Chrome browser off and on for a couple of days. It doesn't zip you back up to the comment you're replying to, which makes me miss giving some deserved updings. Or am I doing it wrong?
You're wrong.
You are always wrong.
//
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ProGunLiberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:34:27pm |
re: #296 RadicalModerate
I would love to see the republicans do a Huckabee-Gingrich ticket.
| 300 |
Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:34:50pm |
Commander in Chief’s Appalling Action with Our Troops
by Sarah Palin
Like me, you might be asking yourself: Why on earth would he threaten to veto funding for the troops? What is his game plan? Basically, he’ll veto military funding because he wants the rest of the government funded too. And by the rest of the government, he means things like Harry Reid’s “Cowboy Poetry.” Essentially, he’s holding military funding hostage to NPR funding. This is a perfect analogy for what is wrong with this entire budget showdown. Our federal government has strayed so far from what is constitutionally mandated that they are blind to the fact that NPR funding is not a constitutional duty. Funding our military at a time of war is!
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Sionainn Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:35:01pm |
re: #259 engineer dog
the next version of the DSM will include a description of stupid personality disorder:
Stupid Personality Disorder (SPD) is a personality disorder defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the diagnostic classification system used in the United States, as “a pervasive pattern of idiocy, a marked susceptibility to ridiculous theories and meaningless slogans, need to issue fascist diktat, and a lack of information gathering ability [1], beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
1. Lack of ability to gather, digest, and understand easily available information.
2. Intense attachment to pet theories, and a obsessive preoccupation with them.
3. Rejection of any facts that contradict these pet theories, accompanied by intense anger, and denigration of the person bringing these facts to their attention.
4. Marked susceptibility to conspiracy theories, random bullshit dressed up with ten dollar words, and melodramatic but impotent threats.
5. Addiction to issuing orders in Command Voice.
6. Poore speling and CAPITAL LETTERS
7. Inability to admit that perhaps one might be mistaken in some small detail.
8. Black and white thinking, perfectionism, inability to put themselves in other people’s shoes.
9. Narcissistic personality disorder
That's awesome! Did you write this? Can I steal it from you?
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:35:31pm |
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:35:34pm |
re: #300 Killgore Trout
Commander in Chief’s Appalling Action with Our Troops
by Sarah Palin
There it is.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:35:58pm |
re: #298 ProLifeLiberal
I would love to see the republicans do a Huckabee-Gingrich ticket.
I'm liking a Trump-Palin ticket.
| 305 |
researchok Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:36:03pm |
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:36:16pm |
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:36:21pm |
re: #300 Killgore Trout
Commander in Chief’s Appalling Action with Our Troops
by Sarah Palin
Idiot BITCH.
Thanks Killgore! *pounds vodka*
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:36:23pm |
re: #300 Killgore Trout
Dear Caribou Barbie --
STFU and go get a real job. Just make sure you don't quit halfway through it this time.
No love,
Me
| 309 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:36:29pm |
Wait... what is the intended behavior we are supposed to be seeing? If i'm scrolled halfway down a thread of comments, for instance, and click reply to one of them, is it not supposed to zip to the bottom? Is it supposed to then zip back up to the comment I was at when I clicked "post" or something? I'm not sure what you guys are talking about exactly.
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:36:58pm |
re: #300 Killgore Trout
Commander in Chief’s Appalling Action with Our Troops
by Sarah Palin
She is such. a. fucking. idiot.
Words fail me....
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:37:09pm |
Nope. Sometimes I'm left where the comments were before I started composing.
| 313 |
Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:37:12pm |
Trump-O'Donnell. It could be a modern-day version of Bewitched.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:37:50pm |
re: #307 Stanley Sea
Idiot BITCH.
Thanks Killgore! *pounds vodka*
I'm trying to not get wound up about this. We'll find out what the Republicans are playing at in a few hours. Until then I'm trying to not lose my temper.
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Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:37:56pm |
re: #299 Charles
Works OK in Safari. I'll check Chrome.
Well, that's good to know. It would require someone to actually be using Safari, though.
/
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researchok Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:38:06pm |
re: #312 wrenchwench
Nope. Sometimes I'm left where the comments were before I started composing.
I use chrome.
Best show in town
| 317 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:38:20pm |
re: #309 Fozzie Bear
Wait... what is the intended behavior we are supposed to be seeing? If i'm scrolled halfway down a thread of comments, for instance, and click reply to one of them, is it not supposed to zip to the bottom? Is it supposed to then zip back up to the comment I was at when I clicked "post" or something? I'm not sure what you guys are talking about exactly.
yes
| 318 |
prairiefire Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:38:48pm |
re: #314 Killgore Trout
I'm trying to not get wound up about this. We'll find out what the Republicans are playing at in a few hours. Until then I'm trying to not lose my temper.
Agreed.
| 319 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:38:53pm |
re: #300 Killgore Trout
Commander in Chief’s Appalling Action with Our Troops
by Sarah Palin
Wait a minute, wait a minute. She previously wanted the Govt. shut down. Weigel had a good tweet saying OF COURSE SHE WOULD because quitting and going home is right up her alley.
| 320 |
Stinky Beaumont Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:39:00pm |
| 321 |
Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:39:14pm |
| 322 |
Stinky Beaumont Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:39:20pm |
Hey, it worked for me in the Mac version of Chrome.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:39:40pm |
re: #314 Killgore Trout
I'm trying to not get wound up about this. We'll find out what the Republicans are playing at in a few hours. Until then I'm trying to not lose my temper.
I'm downing some Kombucha and trying to be Zen about all this nonsense. I'm hoping that reason will prevail.
| 324 |
wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:40:01pm |
re: #309 Fozzie Bear
Wait... what is the intended behavior we are supposed to be seeing? If i'm scrolled halfway down a thread of comments, for instance, and click reply to one of them, is it not supposed to zip to the bottom? Is it supposed to then zip back up to the comment I was at when I clicked "post" or something? I'm not sure what you guys are talking about exactly.
No, to the comment you were replying to, assuming you hit "reply" or "quote".
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elizajane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:40:02pm |
re: #296 RadicalModerate
Romney has zero chance of getting the nomination, because the far-right "base" absolutely despise him for (a) being a Mormon, and (b) supporting health-care reform in a fashion similar to Pres. Obama's.
Huckabee may not be a full-blown "birther", but it's well-documented that he's got a complete orchestra's worth of dog-whistles that he has pulled out on multiple occasions.
I think Romney's got the best chance. He'll sit out the early rounds where the nutcases make idiots of themselves and force the slightly less nutty to say things they will later regret: note that Romney is not going to his first, Fox-sponsored debate where Pawlenty will stand on the stage with Santorum, Cain, and Gingrich. Having avoided that circus, Romney will finally step into the arena with the relieved backing of every sane and very wealthy mainstream donor.
After a very expensive campaign, he'll pick Michele Bachmann as his VP nominee. And after they lose, they can make toothpaste commercials together.
Well, a girl can dream, can't she?
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:40:08pm |
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:40:31pm |
re: #326 Fozzie Bear
I'll see in a second if it is working in Chromium, in linux.
nope. But I don't really care, lol
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:40:59pm |
re: #319 Stanley Sea
Wait a minute, wait a minute. She previously wanted the Govt. shut down. Weigel had a good tweet saying OF COURSE SHE WOULD because quitting and going home is right up her alley.
daveweigel
Shocked, SHOCKED, that @SarahPalinUSA suggests political leaders should quit and go home instead of solving CR
| 329 |
wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:40:59pm |
re: #322 Stinky Beaumont
Hey, it worked for me in the Mac version of Chrome.
OK, now get out your Dell Dimension 3000 with Windows XP....
| 330 |
prairiefire Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:41:22pm |
re: #323 Lidane
Hey! Did your family use Nestle's Abuelita's chocolate drink growing up? I just discovered it and use it in my coffee. It's not full of crap.
| 331 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:41:29pm |
re: #301 Sionainn
p.s.
Warning! BlogWhoring in Progress!
here's the original post on my blog
[Link: jazzincunabula.blogspot.com...]
| 332 |
webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:41:34pm |
Just a refresher.
While Slamming Obama For Opposition To ‘Troop Funding Bill,’ House GOP Votes Down Troop Funding — Twice
[Link: thinkprogress.org...]
| 333 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:41:45pm |
re: #329 wrenchwench
OK, now get out your Dell Dimension 3000 with Windows XP...
LOL! That's exactly why I don't care if it works in my peculiar OS/browser combo.
| 334 |
wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:42:00pm |
re: #327 Fozzie Bear
nope. But I don't really care, lol
If you had gotten used to it, you would understand how it would be missed.
/spoiled brat lizard....
| 335 |
Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:42:31pm |
re: #325 elizajane
I think Romney's got the best chance. He'll sit out the early rounds where the nutcases make idiots of themselves and force the slightly less nutty to say things they will later regret
It didn't work for Giuliani.
Unless you are IN from the start people will just yawn - he doesn't have enough of a base.
I'm not even sure he'd get the backing of the anonymous Freedomwerkz crowd even though he'd be the "Business" candidate.
| 336 |
albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:42:42pm |
re: #333 Fozzie Bear
LOL! That's exactly why I don't care if it works in my peculiar OS/browser combo.
it's very nice for a fast moving thread, but it hasn't worked for me in Firefox in months
| 337 |
Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:43:29pm |
re: #336 albusteve
it's very nice for a fast moving thread, but it hasn't worked for me in Firefox in months
Yeah, it sounds like a nice feature, but then again, I'm used to doing it this way.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:43:37pm |
re: #332 webevintage
Just a refresher.
While Slamming Obama For Opposition To ‘Troop Funding Bill,’ House GOP Votes Down Troop Funding — Twice
[Link: thinkprogress.org...]
Takes a brain and a keyboard to keep up with the lies.
| 339 |
Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:43:39pm |
Sarah Palin Can't Explain What A Government Shutdown Entails, Blames “Budget Gurus” For Her Ignorance
Reported by Ellen - March 7, 2011
Sarah Palin claimed that she wanted to know what a shutdown of the federal government would entail when she was asked about it on Justice with Judge Jeanine (Pirro) Saturday night (3/5/11), and then went on to accuse “budget gurus” of keeping the public in the dark. But had Palin really wanted to know, the answer was just a computer mouse click away – assuming she couldn't just search her own memory for the 21-day shutdown that occurred in December 1995/January 1996, during the Clinton administration or any of the 14 other shutdowns that have occurred since .
During her interview with Palin, Pirro asked “what would actually happen” if the government were to shut down.
Palin squeaked in reply, “Well, that's a good question. It's amazing that the budget gurus there in D.C. aren't telling the public what actually happens if some delayed programs are going to be a result or if some bills don't necessarily get paid as quickly as they would get paid... That's a question that certainly a lot of us would like to know, what does this really entail, this quote, unquote government shutdown.”...
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:44:40pm |
re: #338 Stanley Sea
Takes a brain and a keyboard to keep up with the lies.
And a here we go
thinkprogress ThinkProgress
by CuriousLurker
Kyl admits he lied abt Planned Parenthood, says specific statistical claim "not intended to be a factual statement" [Link: thkpr.gs...]
fucking a
| 341 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:45:03pm |
re: #322 Stinky Beaumont
Hey, it worked for me in the Mac version of Chrome.
Question: what version?
Stable, beta, or dev channel?
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Gus Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:45:17pm |
Palin Says Government Shutdown Would Help Fight Debt
Thursday, 17 Feb 2011 09:07 PM
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, weighing a presidential bid next year, said she opposes raising the U.S. debt ceiling and welcomes a government shutdown in the fight over federal spending.
Speaking today to business executives and civic leaders in Woodbury, New York, Palin said Republicans shouldn’t be deterred by Democratic “scare tactics” over a possible government shutdown.
It would force President Barack Obama to work with Republicans, she said. “Not necessarily would that be a bad thing on either side.”
The U.S. debt is projected by the Treasury Department to reach its authorized ceiling of $14.3 trillion within a few months, setting the stage for a congressional showdown over lifting the borrowing limit. Also, current government funding runs out March 4 as lawmakers battle over the budget for the rest of the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30.
Raising the debt ceiling isn’t the answer, Palin, 47, said as she took questions at a meeting held by the Long Island Association, one of New York’s largest business groups.
“To me, all that’s going to do is create this allowance for more big spenders to get in there,” she said...
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:46:31pm |
re: #330 prairiefire
Hey! Did your family use Nestle's Abuelita's chocolate drink growing up? I just discovered it and use it in my coffee. It's not full of crap.
Heh. My grandmother saved that for her hot chocolate. I keep meaning to buy some every time I go to the store, but I never do.
When my cousins and I were growing up, there were a lot of us close in age if we wanted chocolate milk, we'd use the Hershey's syrup or Nesquik powder. The Abuelita chocolate was for special occasions.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:47:00pm |
re: #342 Gus 802
Palin Says Government Shutdown Would Help Fight Debt
Thursday, 17 Feb 2011 09:07 PM
Palin is a reckless moron....tis a shame she is so popular, and she may go places yet
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:47:04pm |
re: #331 engineer dog
p.s.
Warning! BlogWhoring in Progress!
here's the original post on my blog
[Link: jazzincunabula.blogspot.com...]
Wow... "The Voynich Manuscript" really... that like lives somewhere around Bigfoot and UFO's.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:47:13pm |
re: #342 Gus 802
Palin Says Government Shutdown Would Help Fight Debt
Thursday, 17 Feb 2011 09:07 PM
Epic facepalm. There are neither enough faces, nor enough palms, to express the fail in Sarah Palin.
It will increase costs Sarah. There is no question about this. This is one of those "fact" things you may have heard of.
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Stinky Beaumont Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:47:19pm |
re: #329 wrenchwench
OK, now get out your Dell Dimension 3000 with Windows XP...
How about Chrome in Windows 7 running under VMWare Fusion?
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RadicalModerate Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:47:23pm |
re: #313 JasonA
Trump-O'Donnell. It could be a modern-day version of Bewitched.
Given those two's skills with "creative" financing? I think a modern version of "Embezzlement" would be more appropriate.
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Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:47:28pm |
re: #342 Gus 802
Palin Says Government Shutdown Would Help Fight Debt
Thursday, 17 Feb 2011 09:07 PM
OK, I know she technically had it first, but what do you think I could offer Palin that would convince her to change her first name?
/Only slightly
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ProGunLiberal Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:47:30pm |
re: #325 elizajane
Thinking about it, Huckabee might want to try and get more appeal in the North. Therefore, it is likely that either Romney or Bachmann would be chosen. I still think that, with the primary system the way it is, Huckabee is in front.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:48:04pm |
re: #340 Stanley Sea
And a here we go
thinkprogress ThinkProgress
by CuriousLurkerKyl admits he lied abt Planned Parenthood, says specific statistical claim "not intended to be a factual statement" [Link: thkpr.gs...]
fucking a
I'll take that into consideration every time that jerk opens his mouth from here forward.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:48:13pm |
re: #347 Stinky Beaumont
How about Chrome in Windows 7 running under VMWare Fusion?
... on a cell phone hacked to run windows 7 desktop edition!
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:48:27pm |
re: #346 Fozzie Bear
There are neither enough faces, nor enough palms, to express the fail in Sarah Palin.
I've been saying that since 2008. Sadly, she's still around.
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Stinky Beaumont Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:48:31pm |
Is there any way to get the fonts in Windows 7 looking more like they do on a Mac? You know ... nice? Not blocky?
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:48:35pm |
re: #344 albusteve
Palin is a reckless moron...tis a shame she is so popular, and she may go places yet
test
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:49:04pm |
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:49:41pm |
re: #344 albusteve
Palin is a reckless moron...tis a shame she is so popular, and she may go places yet
test #2
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:49:45pm |
re: #339 Gus 802
Sarah Palin Can't Explain What A Government Shutdown Entails, Blames “Budget Gurus” For Her Ignorance
Reported by Ellen - March 7, 2011
And Alassska is at the top of Fed $ recipients.
She's an idiot.
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prairiefire Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:49:59pm |
re: #355 Stinky Beaumont
Is there any way to get the fonts in Windows 7 looking more like they do on a Mac? You know ... nice? Not blocky?
Buy a Mac.
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albusteve Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:50:12pm |
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:50:42pm |
re: #339 Gus 802
Sarah Palin Can't Explain What A Government Shutdown Entails, Blames “Budget Gurus” For Her Ignorance
Reported by Ellen - March 7, 2011
Ha!
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:50:50pm |
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:51:03pm |
re: #358 wrenchwench
Let me guess ... Reload?
I didn't change anything. I don't know why it isn't working for you.
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sagehen Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:51:29pm |
re: #31 elizajane
The Right has never accepted that misogynistic talk is not OK. During the presidential primaries, they were willing to make all kinds of grotesque smears about Hilary Clinton. They didn't quite know what to do with a black man -because they'd gotten the memo that the *n* word wasn't going to fly any more. It took them quite a while to come up with the "secret muslim" and "Kenyan colonialist" code words. But nothing is too trashy to say about a woman, nobody will call you on it.
To be fair, the double standard is larger than this. While people were grossed out by the Time cover showing the woman with her nose cut off in Afghanistan, there wasn't nearly the outcry that there would be if a nation somewhere were reenslaving black men. But that's another whole argument.
People have forgotten by now, but Citizen's United? The people who made the anti-Hillary movie that was the subject of that court decision? The whole name of the group was Citizens United Not Timid.
And check out the incredibly classy logo Roger Stone designed for them:
[Link: tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com...]
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:51:45pm |
re: #355 Stinky Beaumont
Is there any way to get the fonts in Windows 7 looking more like they do on a Mac? You know ... nice? Not blocky?
[Link: www.microsoft.com...]
Won't give you Mac-like fonts, but you can adjust it a little.
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makeitstop Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:51:58pm |
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:52:50pm |
re: #366 Charles
I didn't change anything. I don't know why it isn't working for you.
Eh, maybe I'll go back to Firefox.
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:52:54pm |
re: #345 Walter L. Newton
Wow... "The Voynich Manuscript" really... that like lives somewhere around Bigfoot and UFO's.
In 2009, University of Arizona researchers performed C14 dating on the manuscript's vellum, which they assert (with 95% confidence) was made between 1404 and 1438. In addition, the McCrone Research Institute in Chicago found that much of the ink was added not long afterwards, confirming that the manuscript is indeed an authentic medieval document
[Link: en.wikipedia.org...]
however, i think the "writing" is nonsense, and the whole thing is a late medieval fake
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elizajane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:52:57pm |
re: #350 ProLifeLiberal
Thinking about it, Huckabee might want to try and get more appeal in the North. Therefore, it is likely that either Romney or Bachmann would be chosen. I still think that, with the primary system the way it is, Huckabee is in front.
Possibly, if he were running, which I think he is not.
Palin is past her sell-by date. I don't think she'll run either. That is why Bachmann sees an opening and is testing the waters.
BTW, the buzz at Politico and CNN is that there's going to be another stop-gap measure because an agreement is pretty near.
Next act: Raising The Debt Ceiling.
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:53:09pm |
re: #369 negativ
[Link: www.microsoft.com...]
Won't give you Mac-like fonts, but you can adjust it a little.
Oh yeah - I know about that Cleartype panel. I was hoping there was something that actually worked.
Seriously. You Windows users put up with some pretty crappy looking type.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:53:22pm |
re: #370 makeitstop
She must have forgotten to use the word 'czars.' /
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:53:30pm |
re: #370 makeitstop
She must have forgotten to use the word 'czars.' /
But czars are outlawed in the new budget riders! She doesn't need to remember that word anymore.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:53:55pm |
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:54:29pm |
re: #371 wrenchwench
Eh, maybe I'll go back to Firefox.
I'll give it a try with Windows XP ... is that what you're using?
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3CPO Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:55:27pm |
Government-funded Viagra is okay because men like to have sex. But women are supposed to die virgins if they're not prepared to be mothers.
Tell me again who these faithful straight virtuous men are having sex with, again? Because I'm sure they're all ready to marry, remain committed to, and raise a child with the woman they fucked at some convention in Vegas.
Or on vacation in Dominican Republic, right Rush?
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kirkspencer Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:56:19pm |
re: #347 Stinky Beaumont
How about Chrome in Windows 7 running under VMWare Fusion?
Chrome 10.0.648.204 in XP does not do it for me.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:56:43pm |
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:59:11pm |
re: #379 3CPO
You used naughty words in your first post.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 4:59:25pm |
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Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:00:04pm |
re: #384 Walter L. Newton
Can I play with him... please?
We still remember the lawsuit over the last one - so, no.
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Stinky Beaumont Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:00:28pm |
re: #378 Charles
I'll give it a try with Windows XP ... is that what you're using?
Checking with XP...
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:01:04pm |
re: #384 Walter L. Newton
Can I play with him... please?
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas (seeing that he brought it up)
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EdDantes Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:01:56pm |
There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.
-Will Rogers
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:02:01pm |
re: #386 Stinky Beaumont
Checking with XP...
Maybe if I check the little box that says, "Return after posting reply", that might help?
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:03:01pm |
re: #390 wrenchwench
Maybe if I check the little box that says, "Return after posting reply", that might help?
Heh.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:03:15pm |
re: #390 wrenchwench
Maybe if I check the little box that says, "Return after posting reply", that might help?
On that note, I think I'll slink on home and come back tomorrow when it's forgotten....
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:03:21pm |
Twitter fun:
@Gus_802 Gus
Sen. Jon Kyl (R) Walks Back Planned Parenthood Claim: ‘Was Not Intended To Be A Factual Statement
@pattonoswalt Patton Oswalt
Sen. Jon Kyl (R- AZ) is a convicted child molester. (This statement is NOT meant to be "factual", merely illustrative.)
hahahahaha
Yeah...I love Oswalt.
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Lidane Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:04:33pm |
OK. I'm heading home. It's 7pm and I've been here all day. Time to relax, eat dinner and try to enjoy the evening.
Later on, Lizards!
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:05:29pm |
re: #390 wrenchwench
Maybe if I check the little box that says, "Return after posting reply", that might help?
Ya think?
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:06:41pm |
re: #392 wrenchwench
On that note, I think I'll slink on home and come back tomorrow when it's forgotten...
Heh. If you check it, the next time you reply it remembers and comes up checked again. Uses a cookie to save the state.
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:07:08pm |
Was Not Intended To Be A Factual Statement
it hurts when i laugh that hard
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Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:08:37pm |
re: #396 Charles
Heh. If you check it, the next time you reply it remembers and comes up checked again. Uses a cookie to do save the state.
It might be easier for people to notice if it were to always be visible, rather than just appearing appear clicking to reply to something (Since I assume people are probably more focused on the reply at that point). Or, at least, it only appears for me after clicking to reply.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:08:50pm |
re: #396 Charles
Heh. If you check it, the next time you reply it remembers and comes up checked again. Uses a cookie to save the state.
Mmm, cookie....
My apologies to Mr. Beaumont for the goose chase.
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3CPO Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:11:16pm |
(And sorry... I didn't know mentioning sexual acts was a bad thing.)
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:11:20pm |
Look out. Pamela Geller has some very serious competition in the crazy-eyed angry female wingnut category...
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Sionainn Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:11:48pm |
re: #331 engineer dog
p.s.
Warning! BlogWhoring in Progress!
here's the original post on my blog
[Link: jazzincunabula.blogspot.com...]
Thanks so much! I like to give credit where credit is due.
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researchok Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:12:01pm |
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:12:19pm |
re: #402 3CPO
(And sorry... I didn't know mentioning sexual acts was a bad thing.)
Please refrain from saying blowjob, it makes a few of the, um, er, members turgid upset.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:13:00pm |
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:13:11pm |
re: #406 Jeff In Ohio
Please refrain from saying blowjob, it makes a few of the, um, er, members
turgidupset.
I'm downright tumescent!
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:13:16pm |
re: #402 3CPO
(And sorry... I didn't know mentioning sexual acts was a bad thing.)
on the contrary - it's compulsory
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:13:30pm |
re: #403 Charles
Is that lady going to do magic with her Korean?
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:14:30pm |
re: #403 Charles
You sat through 15 minutes of this?!?
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:15:09pm |
re: #413 JasonA
You sat through 15 minutes of this?!?
Shouldn't that be a violation of the Geneva Conventions?
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researchok Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:15:33pm |
re: #412 Fozzie Bear
Eeeewww
I was fascinated by how many people seem to have no issue with the idea.
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:15:37pm |
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:15:39pm |
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:16:20pm |
re: #417 Jeff In Ohio
She has nice hair.
It's pulled so tight on the right side, it's warping her brain.
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Obdicut Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:16:52pm |
re: #416 Charles
Bacon bookmarks. Very creative bigotry.
Works as an anti-semitic smear, too. I remember, apocryphal or not, hearing about some white supremacist bar with bacon stir-straws.
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:17:18pm |
This is the kind of stuff you find when you start browsing around right wing blogs and clicking links. Yeesh.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:17:39pm |
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:18:28pm |
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:18:41pm |
re: #420 Charles
This is the kind of stuff you find when you start browsing around right wing blogs and clicking links. Yeesh.
I tried that once, but after about 10 minutes of self-torture, I had to close the links. One can only take so much bile and hatred before they have to pop a few nitroglycerin pills.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:18:55pm |
re: #415 researchok
I was fascinated by how many people seem to have no issue with the idea.
Prostitution? Meh. I have no "problem" with it, per se, but yeah, it's pretty icky. I think it should probably be legal though, because it's going to happen anyway. Sort of like my feelings about drugs.
As for that site, it's like ebay for hookers! Why the hell not. Creepy as hell, but it's time has come.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:19:00pm |
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Sionainn Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:19:01pm |
re: #403 Charles
Look out. Pamela Geller has some very serious competition in the crazy-eyed angry female wingnut category...
[Video]
Just another classy fundy.
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wrenchwench Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:19:17pm |
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Simply Sarah Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:19:18pm |
re: #403 Charles
Look out. Pamela Geller has some very serious competition in the crazy-eyed angry female wingnut category...
[Video]
What is she trying to prove, anyway? I could selective quote the Bible in a way that would leave anyone utterly terrified of Christians, too.
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:19:31pm |
re: #423 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
I tried that once, but after about 10 minutes of self-torture, I had to close the links. One can only take so much bile and hatred before they have to pop a few nitroglycerin pills.
I think I reminded myself why I don't do that.
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prairiefire Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:20:04pm |
re: #403 Charles
Look out. Pamela Geller has some very serious competition in the crazy-eyed angry female wingnut category...
[Video]
Slices of bacon for bookmarks.
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:20:05pm |
re: #425 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
A cold shower is in order?
Golden, my friend. Golden was the joke you were looking for, but could not find.
Blowjob.
Booger.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:20:29pm |
re: #426 Sionainn
Just another classy fundy.
She seems way more repressed than Pam, though. And her voice sounds like a 12 year old's.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:21:03pm |
re: #424 Fozzie Bear
Prostitution? Meh. I have no "problem" with it, per se, but yeah, it's pretty icky. I think it should probably be legal though, because it's going to happen anyway. Sort of like my feelings about drugs.
As for that site, it's like ebay for hookers! Why the hell not. Creepy as hell, but it's time has come.
I'm thinking of putting myself up on the "for sale" side just for the laughs.
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Charles Johnson Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:21:09pm |
re: #427 wrenchwench
Think how I, who was aware of its existence, feel.
/really slinking home now...later, lizards. Be nice to the hatchling.
That's OK, I always love booting up in XP Pro.
/
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Mostly sane, most of the time. Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:21:12pm |
re: #430 prairiefire
Slices of bacon for bookmarks.
On a completely scientific basis, what a bad idea. You'd get grease on the pages and then bugs would go for it.
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:21:13pm |
re: #433 JasonA
I'm thinking of putting myself up on the "for sale" side just for the laughs.
hahahahaha
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:21:38pm |
re: #433 JasonA
I'm thinking of putting myself up on the "for sale" side just for the laughs.
Demand an absurd price.
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Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:22:26pm |
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:22:47pm |
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:23:16pm |
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:23:22pm |
re: #433 JasonA
I'm thinking of putting myself up on the "for sale" side just for the laughs.
[Link: www.romancescam.com...]
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:24:08pm |
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Obdicut Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:24:57pm |
re: #442 negativ
It's amazing enough people fall for that to make that site worthwhile.
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:24:58pm |
re: #155 Fozzie Bear
It's nearly impossible to tell the difference between you being sarcastic, and you being a dick. My mistake.
That about sums it up. Just ignore the bait.
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Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:25:03pm |
re: #441 JasonA
I was thinking four bars of gold-pressed latinum...
229. Latinum lasts longer than lust.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:25:57pm |
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Wozza Matter? Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:26:40pm |
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Jeff In Ohio Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:26:42pm |
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:27:37pm |
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:28:02pm |
re: #441 JasonA
I was thinking four bars of gold-pressed latinum...
We've secretly replaced the Enterprise-D's gourmet Trilithium blend with dark, sparkling, decaffeinated Folger's Crystals. Will Wesley Crusher notice the difference?
Image: 73045884_1a118b3b66.jpg
Folger's Crystals. Bold enough to be served in Starfleet's finest starships.
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:29:18pm |
I love it when people go fishing. ;)
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:29:20pm |
re: #445 prononymous
That about sums it up. Just ignore the bait.
I recommend changing Walter's handle to "Trollin' Thunder".
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:30:29pm |
Science... Is it a new particle, or just a fluke?
(CNN) -- In the search for answers to some of the most mysterious and fundamental questions about the the universe, Europe's $10 billion particle-smashing Large Hadron Collider has been hogging the spotlight in recent years.
Suddenly, this week, physics enthusiasts' eyes turned to Tevatron, a much smaller and less powerful particle accelerator in Batavia, Illinois, that is scheduled to be shut down for good after September. And, depending on what happens with the budget crisis on Capitol Hill, it could be even sooner.
[Link: www.cnn.com...]
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:30:44pm |
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:31:03pm |
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:33:11pm |
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:33:24pm |
A deal may well be approaching.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:33:38pm |
RepWeiner
Time for desperate measures. Breaking out the ugly dealmaker tie.
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:34:43pm |
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b_sharp Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:34:59pm |
re: #462 Stanley Sea
A deal may well be approaching.
Excuse me for a while, diarrhea is approaching.
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blueraven Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:35:28pm |
re: #462 Stanley Sea
That's what Lawrence O'Donnell on MSNBC is reporting. 39 billion w/no riders. Who knows?
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:35:43pm |
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:35:50pm |
re: #464 sattv4u2
bendover
Not in this room, 'specially not while everyone keeps looking at me, then looking at that pinball machine, then looking at me again.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:38:21pm |
CNN: Senior GOP source: Budget disagreements over policy riders are "essentially resolved." Democratic sources say otherwise.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:38:34pm |
Oh, of course. Out of all the local news stations, which one breaks away from programming to show us the breath-taking capture of a sedated bear cub down at the Oceanfront? Yes, it's the one I happen to be watching.
*muttermuttergrumble*
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:38:43pm |
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:39:28pm |
From a compilation on TPM of Govt. workers responses
An AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer In Service to America) wrote that they and "young people like me are working all over the country doing things like helping Habitat build houses, tutoring students, creating systems to better nonprofit programs, and cleaning up neighborhoods. We're working in exchange for a stipend that keeps us at the federal Poverty level -- right around $760 a month."
"If the federal government shuts down, how are we going to pay our bills? It's not like you can have a huge emergency fund on a poverty wage. And we're barred by the federal regulations of our programs from seeking other employment," they wrote. "I get that the budget crisis is bad but my landlord still wants to get paid."
Remember, a lot of people will be affected by Govt. shutdown. Their comments.
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zora Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:39:31pm |
[Link: wonkette.com...]
Boehner To Wreck America Over Ladies Getting Their Hoohaws Examined
So why is the “World’s Greatest Nation of Health Care” about to shut down, again? Right, because crybaby jerkwad John Boehner hates evil womenfolk so much and all his misogynist closet-case Republican donors hate women so much and did you know what is gross? A woman, with her “lady parts” and all wanting to “not have crotch cancer” or whatever. Ladies are disgusting, because if you need to put a penis somewhere, what on earth is wrong with a young boy’s mouth? And these gross things, the womens, think they will get some kind of “contraception” or “cancer screening” even though they are poor? Jezebels! Burn in hell with cancer, Jezebels! Whores of Babylon!
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blueraven Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:39:34pm |
Kinda OT, but what happened to Sergey? Haven't seen him around lately.
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Daniel Ballard Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:40:24pm |
Hmmm
Washington (CNN) -- Budget negotiators are working on a proposal to keep the federal government open for another three days while Democratic and Republican leaders try to put together a broader deal this weekend, a senior Democratic source told CNN late Friday.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:40:52pm |
ThePlumLineGS Greg Sargent
It's been clear from start that Boehner's best play was to bring us to brink of shutdown to sell right on compromise: [Link: wapo.st...]
Boehner is not going to come out looking good, and I bet it's making him pale.
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:41:26pm |
re: #470 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Oh, of course. Out of all the local news stations, which one breaks away from programming to show us the breath-taking capture of a sedated bear cub down at the Oceanfront? Yes, it's the one I happen to be watching.
*muttermuttergrumble*
Missed that riveting episode of Jersey Shore, did ya?
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b_sharp Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:41:29pm |
re: #474 blueraven
Kinda OT, but what happened to Sergey? Haven't seen him around lately.
There are a few lizards missing, including Brookly and Sergey.
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:41:31pm |
re: #474 blueraven
Kinda OT, but what happened to Sergey? Haven't seen him around lately.
I don't know. I think we lost Brookly Red too. Some people take breaks, have lifestyle changes or just move on. It happens.
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Daniel Ballard Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:41:55pm |
re: #471 Floral Giraffe
Bacon cologne: It's real and it's bacon!
[Link: www.cbsnews.com...]
Is that how a person would scare off the pigs and attract the cougars?
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:42:44pm |
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:42:50pm |
[Link: mobile.politico.com...]
GOP memo: no deal reached
By Meredith Shiner | 4/8/11 @ 8:30 PM EST
House Republicans received a memo from leadership around 8:20 p.m. Friday evening indicating that despite reports that a budget agreement was imminent, there still is no deal.
The note from the GOP whip's office says:
"We would like to clear up some confusion and relay that there has not yet been a deal reached. The negotiations are ongoing."
Democratic and GOP sources told POLITICO earlier this evening that a deal on social policy riders has been reached, but not on a spending-cut number.
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sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:42:56pm |
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:43:52pm |
re: #478 sattv4u2
Missed that riveting episode of Jersey Shore, did ya?
Nah, show called Who Do You Think You Are?, which shows actors/actresses looking into their family histories and finding out interesting facts about their ancestors. Interesting to find out where some of these people come from.
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Renaissance_Man Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:44:32pm |
re: #463 negativ
RepWeiner
Time for desperate measures. Breaking out the ugly dealmaker tie.
I admit to a certain naivete about the whole 'dealmaking' process in government, so I'm not certain what more really needs to be said across the aisle.
Surely at some point someone just has to stand up and say, 'Look, we all know that nobody in this room is going to propose anything that will actually reduce debt or the deficit in any meaningful fashion, because that would involve annoying corporate special interests. And we've already given a few cuts here and there so some of us can claim accomplishments. Yes, I know that some of you gentlemen have socon voters that want to get medieval on the advances society has made, but I think we can all see that these people are so indoctrinated that nothing short of actual execution of liberals will satisfy them at this point. So why don't we all just stop being complete arseholes for a moment? Can we do that? Stop being arseholes, just for a second?'
It'd fly in the House of Lords.
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Daniel Ballard Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:44:32pm |
re: #479 b_sharp
All it takes is the analog world getting busy on us.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:44:33pm |
re: #474 blueraven
Kinda OT, but what happened to Sergey? Haven't seen him around lately.
Sergey + KGB = Vacation in Siberia
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Dancing along the light of day Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:45:13pm |
re: #481 Rightwingconspirator
Scary, isn't it?
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:45:21pm |
ezraklein Ezra Klein
Estimates of 2011 job losses from $60b in cuts ran from 200,000 to 700,000. $39b in cuts would mean about 120,000 to 450,000 jobs lost.
JOBS! That's why you elected us!
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:46:25pm |
re: #491 Stanley Sea
ezraklein Ezra Klein
Estimates of 2011 job losses from $60b in cuts ran from 200,000 to 700,000. $39b in cuts would mean about 120,000 to 450,000 jobs lost.
JOBS! That's why you elected us!
What better way to fix the economy than by pouring half a million new unemployed into it?
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:46:37pm |
re: #491 Stanley Sea
ezraklein Ezra Klein
Estimates of 2011 job losses from $60b in cuts ran from 200,000 to 700,000. $39b in cuts would mean about 120,000 to 450,000 jobs lost.
JOBS! That's why you elected us!
Hey now, haven't you heard that the magical Tax Cut Fairy and her sister the Budget Cut Fairy will work together to create millions of jobs? Paul Ryan told me it's so!
/
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BadgerB Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:47:26pm |
re: #157 Lidane
I like my iPod and all, and I'd love an iPad somewhere down the line, since SXSW showed me how useful they are, but I'm not a Mac user. That's probably why this is such a bear for me.
Instead of focusing on what Macs can't do, perhaps putting the spotlight on what they can. One of the things that people "know" is that there aren't any games for Macs but that isn't really true anymore except for the few top of the line AAA shooters and MMOs. You could make the focus be highlighting the ways that today's Mac gaming environment is NOT the way it always was. Something along the lines of "The Golden Age of Mac Gaming" or something like that.
Highlight how both Steam and the Mac App Store are very Mac like distribution mechanisms (buy/download/play), as suggested above, it just works. You could also highlight the fact that today there is an ever growing list of games, both casual and high profile coming from both the PC world (e.g. Civ V and Value's stuff) and from the iOS world converging on the Mac desktop.
Remember that lots of people have purchased Macs in the last couple of years (especially laptops) and they don't have a shelf full of existing games so they are an open opportunity for sales as they build up a collection and establish new relationships with distributors.
Just some thoughts from a Mac guy who mostly plays Civ III when I get around to doing games so take them for what its worth.
P.S. regarding Halo, don't get us started OK? Just don't go there.
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blueraven Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:47:37pm |
re: #480 Killgore Trout
I don't know. I think we lost Brookly Red too. Some people take breaks, have lifestyle changes or just move on. It happens.
Thanks. I knew about Brookly, his absence is hard not to notice!
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:48:42pm |
re: #493 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Unfortunately, take away the sarc tag and that's roughly what they really think will happen.
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:48:55pm |
re: #495 blueraven
Thanks. I knew about Brookly, his absence is hard not to notice!
And some people just refuse to leave... can't take a hint.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:49:23pm |
re: #494 BadgerB
You still bitter over that? :P
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:50:27pm |
re: #497 Walter L. Newton
And some people just refuse to leave... can't take a hint.
That's what she said...
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prairiefire Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:50:49pm |
re: #486 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Nah, show called Who Do You Think You Are?, which shows actors/actresses looking into their family histories and finding out interesting facts about their ancestors. Interesting to find out where some of these people come from.
The Lionel Ritchie episode was excellent.
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Buck Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:51:12pm |
Do the democrats want to cut from the budget? Is there not even one high cost republican favored program that the democrats could be wanting to cut funding from?
You know what I mean.....A republican NPR? A republican NPR?
Assuming that the budget IS out of control, and cuts are necessary... why can Reid figure out a program that conservatives like and threaten to cut that?
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:52:38pm |
re: #493 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Hey now, haven't you heard that the magical Tax Cut Fairy and her sister the Budget Cut Fairy will work together to create millions of jobs? Paul Ryan told me it's so!
/
Image: infographic-corporate-tax-cheats-pay-up.jpg
Not shilling for usuncut, but that specific issue pisses me off. I don't know why the Dems aren't talking about it 24/7. Actually, I do know, and that pisses me off even more.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:53:05pm |
re: #502 Buck
Do the democrats want to cut from the budget? Is there not even one high cost republican favored program that the democrats could be wanting to cut funding from?
You know what I mean...A republican NPR? A republican NPR?
Assuming that the budget IS out of control, and cuts are necessary... why can Reid figure out a program that conservatives like and threaten to cut that?
Yeah, the military. Off the table.
Hey, we are agreeing to cuts.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:53:05pm |
re: #502 Buck
Do the democrats want to cut from the budget? Is there not even one high cost republican favored program that the democrats could be wanting to cut funding from?
You know what I mean...A republican NPR? A republican NPR?
Assuming that the budget IS out of control, and cuts are necessary... why can Reid figure out a program that conservatives like and threaten to cut that?
Want a high cost Republican favored program in need of cuts? I can think of a huge one: The Defense Budget.
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prairiefire Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:53:12pm |
re: #502 Buck
Do the democrats want to cut from the budget? Is there not even one high cost republican favored program that the democrats could be wanting to cut funding from?
You know what I mean...A republican NPR? A republican NPR?
Assuming that the budget IS out of control, and cuts are necessary... why can Reid figure out a program that conservatives like and threaten to cut that?
"Under Pressure"
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Walter L. Newton Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:53:37pm |
re: #502 Buck
Do the democrats want to cut from the budget? Is there not even one high cost republican favored program that the democrats could be wanting to cut funding from?
You know what I mean...A republican NPR? A republican NPR?
Assuming that the budget IS out of control, and cuts are necessary... why can Reid figure out a program that conservatives like and threaten to cut that?
Why would you want that done. You can't cut anything. That would impact jobs, poor people, people with needs... for a matter of fact, many of these programs are underfunded and need funds. That's what the Democrats are doing... that's not an easy task... you seem to make light of it.
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blueraven Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:54:33pm |
re: #502 Buck
Do the democrats want to cut from the budget? Is there not even one high cost republican favored program that the democrats could be wanting to cut funding from?
You know what I mean...A republican NPR? A republican NPR?
Assuming that the budget IS out of control, and cuts are necessary... why can Reid figure out a program that conservatives like and threaten to cut that?
DOD?
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:55:05pm |
re: #502 Buck
Do the democrats want to cut from the budget? Is there not even one high cost republican favored program that the democrats could be wanting to cut
Tax breaks for billionaires.
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:57:15pm |
re: #466 blueraven
That's what Lawrence O'Donnell on MSNBC is reporting. 39 billion w/no riders. Who knows?
He just made me cry...
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Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:57:26pm |
re: #502 Buck
Do the democrats want to cut from the budget? Is there not even one high cost republican favored program that the democrats could be wanting to cut funding from?
You know what I mean...A republican NPR? A republican NPR?
Assuming that the budget IS out of control, and cuts are necessary... why can Reid figure out a program that conservatives like and threaten to cut that?
They tried with tax cuts for the rich and the Republicans wouldn't stand for it. I think the Republicans just play harder. Dems made some noise about defunding the war in Iraq under Bush but they never got serious about it. Republicans will push things as far as they can and nobody's really sure how far they'll go. They use that fear to their advantage.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:57:44pm |
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blueraven Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:58:08pm |
re: #507 Walter L. Newton
Why would you want that done. You can't cut anything. That would impact jobs, poor people, people with needs... for a matter of fact, many of these programs are underfunded and need funds. That's what the Democrats are doing... that's not an easy task... you seem to make light of it.
That's right, cutting the oil subsidies would take the caviar and champagne away from the CEOs. So sad!
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:58:13pm |
re: #504 Stanley Sea
Yeah, the military. Off the table.
There are some serious cuts that could be made without affecting operational efficiency at all.
Of course neither party would agree to that. It's too juicy a rhetorical tool to freely give to the other side.
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Daniel Ballard Fri, Apr 8, 2011 5:58:52pm |
re: #493 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
The scary side of the recovery is the government side. Lots of programs getting cut means lots of administrators/managers/clerks getting let go. It's the double dip in unemployment. And it's not just Federal, lots of state and school jobs are going away. Union jobs. Formerly the most secure jobs.
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:00:12pm |
re: #513 JasonA
Huh?
Oh, O'Donnell read a message from some woman about how PP has helped her and really, he lost it at the end and then I started to cry.
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prairiefire Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:01:17pm |
re: #513 JasonA
Huh?
This is a pitched battle. It's personal when those mofos want to go after Planned Parenthood. This ain't no disco, this ain't no fooiln around.
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jaunte Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:01:21pm |
re: #514 blueraven
We don't want to kill hopeless optimists' dreams of being a CEO, do we?
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:01:21pm |
The GOP just wants to show us how useless government is by letting us go without it for a while. /
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:01:46pm |
re: #515 prononymous
There are some serious cuts that could be made without affecting operational efficiency at all.
Of course neither party would agree to that. It's too juicy a rhetorical tool to freely give to the other side.
[Link: www.boingboing.net...]
Weaknesses in DoD's financial and management controls left it unable to properly account for $8.7 billion of the $9.1 billion in DFI funds it received for reconstruction activities in Iraq. This situation occurred because most DoD organizations receiving DFI funds did not establish the required Department of the Treasury accounts and no DoD organization was designated as the executive agent for managing the use of DFI funds. The breakdown in controls left the funds vulnerable to inappropriate uses and undetected loss.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:01:55pm |
re: #520 prononymous
The GOP just wants to show us how useless government is by letting us go without it for a while. /
Again.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:02:12pm |
re: #520 prononymous
The GOP just wants to show us how useless government is by letting us go without it for a while. /
If I wanna see how useless the government is, I'll just mosey on down to the local DMV.
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Daniel Ballard Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:02:23pm |
POLITICO Breaking News
The White House and congressional negotiators have reached agreement on controversial policy riders in the stalled government funding measure but still haven't cut a deal on the final spending numbers, according to GOP and Democratic sources. The breakthrough came late Friday evening but there are still hurdles regarding the size of spending cuts, and it's unclear whether the latest round of negotiating will be enough to avert a government shutdown at midnight.
The sources did not provide POLITICO with any other details about exactly what the breakthrough is on the policy riders, the most controversial of which involves defunding Planned Parenthood. Democratic officials familiar with the talks said that alternatives -- such as a standalone vote or a study on Title X funding -- may be offered as a concession on the Planned Parenthood funding issue.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:03:06pm |
daveweigel
Recap: Cantor spox and conference chairman say no deal yet, GOP meeting at 9:45 #govshutdown
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:03:25pm |
re: #502 Buck
Do the democrats want to cut from the budget? Is there not even one high cost republican favored program that the democrats could be wanting to cut funding from?
You know what I mean...A republican NPR? A republican NPR?
Assuming that the budget IS out of control, and cuts are necessary... why can Reid figure out a program that conservatives like and threaten to cut that?
if republicans were really serious about balancing the budget, this whole debate would look a helluva lot different
i don't buy it for a second
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blueraven Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:04:29pm |
re: #525 negativ
daveweigel
Recap: Cantor spox and conference chairman say no deal yet, GOP meeting at 9:45 #govshutdown
Cantor wants the speakers job. He is a creep.
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:04:51pm |
Seriously, what economist actually thinks spending cuts in a recession is a good idea?
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Fozzie Bear Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:05:14pm |
re: #526 engineer dog
if republicans were really serious about balancing the budget, this whole debate would look a helluva lot different
i don't buy it for a second
I think they really do want to balance the budget, they just can't go all out and say what they really want to do explicitly: eliminate welfare, medicare, medicaid, unemployment assistance, and all other social programs.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:05:41pm |
re: #528 prononymous
Seriously, what economist actually thinks spending cuts in a recession is a good idea?
I think you can find them at the Heritage Foundation.
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:05:46pm |
re: #523 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
If I wanna see how useless the government is, I'll just mosey on down to the local DMV.
You mean our local privately operated DMV affiliate? LOL. Yeah, they suck bigtime.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:05:56pm |
re: #527 blueraven
Cantor wants the speakers job. He is a creep.
Slippery. He never sounds sincere. And he spouts close to Palinesque.
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:06:17pm |
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:06:18pm |
re: #528 prononymous
Seriously, what economist actually thinks spending cuts in a recession is a good idea?
The ones at The Heritage Institute....but they can't get their numbers right soooooo....
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:06:37pm |
Brief derail:
Jon Stewart's grand send-off to Glenn Beck
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:06:41pm |
I have to say that the DMV where I live works as efficiently as I think it can consider the number of people there. To each his own, I guess.
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engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:07:14pm |
here, a little reality for a second:
republicans are not serious about wanting to balance the budget - all this talk about the 'budget crisis' is the purest 100% farm fresh horseshit
obviously, the real objective is to cut out anything that helps people, repeal all regulation of industry, and get rid of taxes, and otherwise let corporations do whatever they like and run this country
i'm done shadowboxing with republicans on "issues" designed only to distract attention from the real agenda
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:09:02pm |
re: #523 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
If I wanna see how useless the government is, I'll just mosey on down to the local DMV.
Or you could go to mine, which is run by the STATE and not the Feds, where you get friendly and fast service except for the last few days of the month when people remember they need to renew their car tags...which they could do online.
That is the one thing Huckabee did right as Gov, he got renewing car tags online and via the mail.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:10:02pm |
Ah Oregon.
Check out this Rickroll on the house floor
No tax dollars were used, it was a project that kicked ass (imo)
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EdDantes Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:13:57pm |
re: #539 Stanley Sea
Ah Oregon.
Check out this Rickroll on the house floor
No tax dollars were used, it was a project that kicked ass (imo)
That's funny. My home state. Oregon has a sense of humor (it produced me).
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:16:00pm |
re: #23 Charles
Michele Bachmann may have just caved on the shutdown:
[Link: twitter.com...]
I wouldn't call it "caving". Just a sudden rush of sanity to the head. The budget for 2012 is much more important than the budget for the remaining 6 months of FY2012. A measure of compromise is warranted so that the House can move on to the task of advancing Paul Ryan's proposals for next year.
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:17:36pm |
re: #541 Dark_Falcon
Doesn't matter. They will have to compromise on the FY2012 budget as well.
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Obdicut Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:17:58pm |
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Renaissance_Man Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:19:02pm |
re: #543 Obdicut
But Ryan's proposals are based on fantasy, not reality, Dark.
Do you get that?
Fantasy and a heavy dose of moral cowardice.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:20:55pm |
LOL
chucktodd Chuck Todd
Looking for distraction while waiting for budget deal white smoke?
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webevintage Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:21:22pm |
HA!
Maddow just mentioned Margaret Atwood....
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:22:09pm |
re: #543 Obdicut
But Ryan's proposals are based on fantasy, not reality, Dark.
Do you get that?
The kinda fantasy that requires large amounts of recreational drugs to seem plausible.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:23:05pm |
re: #537 engineer dog
here, a little reality for a second:
republicans are not serious about wanting to balance the budget - all this talk about the 'budget crisis' is the purest 100% farm fresh horseshit
obviously, the real objective is to cut out anything that helps people, repeal all regulation of industry, and get rid of taxes, and otherwise let corporations do whatever they like and run this country
i'm done shadowboxing with republicans on "issues" designed only to distract attention from the real agenda
I'm trying really hard to avoid the tinfoil hat.
But remember: Shiny-side out to keep them from controlling your mind; shiny-side in to keep them from reading your thoughts.
In the movie "They Live!" (great 80s campy sci-fi flick), there's a rogue radio broadcast that is starting to sound pretty much like the year 2011.
There is a signal broadcast every second of every day through our television sets. Even when the set is turned off.
Look around at the environment we live in. Carbon dioxide, fluorocarbons, and methane have increased since 1958. Earth is being acclimatized. They are turning our atmosphere into their atmosphere.
We are like a natural resource to them. Deplete the planet, move on to another.
They want benign indifference. They want us drugged. We could be pets. We could be food. But all we really are is livestock.
Our impulses are being redirected. We are living in an artificially induced state of consciousness that resembles sleep.
The poor and the underclass are growing. Racial justice and human rights are non-existent. They have created a repressive society and we are their unwitting accomplices.
Their intention to rule rests with the annihilation of consciousness. We have been lulled into a trance. They have made us indifferent to ourselves, to others. We are focused only on our own gain.
Please understand: they are safe as long as they are not discovered. That is their primary method of survival. Keep us asleep, keep us selfish, keep us sedated.
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Varek Raith Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:23:37pm |
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:23:56pm |
re: #542 prononymous
Doesn't matter. They will have to compromise on the FY2012 budget as well.
That is understood. But since they do have the time to pass the relevant budget bills for FY 2012, they can proceed in better fashion.
I'd suggest passing the Defense, Homeland Security, and Justice bills first, sine those are the most essential and likely to be less contentious. Save the fireworks for those places where the spending levels will be a point of contention and on those fight smart. Run ads talking about the need to reduce spending, take the GOP's case to the public, and have not only a plan of what you want, but also a plan of what you're willing to settle for. That's the smart way forward. It's not expecting a total victory, it's working to gain the best practical result.
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:24:04pm |
re: #547 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
The kinda fantasy that requires large amounts of recreational drugs to seem plausible.
It doesn't seem plausible even with large amounts of recreational drugs...
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Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:25:39pm |
re: #550 Dark_Falcon
That is understood. But since they do have the time to pass the relevant budget bills for FY 2012, they can proceed in better fashion.
I'd suggest passing the Defense, Homeland Security, and Justice bills first, sine those are the most essential and likely to be less contentious. Save the fireworks for those places where the spending levels will be a point of contention and on those fight smart. Run ads talking about the need to reduce spending, take the GOP's case to the public, and have not only a plan of what you want, but also a plan of what you're willing to settle for. That's the smart way forward. It's not expecting a total victory, it's working to gain the best practical result.
That is why all of this is such bullshit. There are some serious cuts that could be made in those departments if either party was actually serious about the budget and deficit.
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EdDantes Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:27:26pm |
| 555 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:27:27pm |
re: #541 Dark_Falcon
I wouldn't call it "caving". Just a sudden rush of sanity to the head. The budget for 2012 is much more important than the budget for the remaining 6 months of FY2012. A measure of compromise is warranted so that the House can move on to the task of advancing Paul Ryan's proposals for next year.
the only possible explanation for considering ryan's proposals seriously is that we did something really bad as a country and deserve to be punished
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:27:58pm |
re: #549 Varek Raith
Kyle Reese: You go naked. Something about the field generated by a living organism. Nothing dead will go.
Dr. Silberman: Why?
Kyle Reese: I didn't build the fucking thing!
Dr. Silberman: Okay, okay. But this cyborg, if it's metal...
Kyle Reese: Surrounded by living tissue!
Dr. Silberman: Oh, right, right.
| 557 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:28:07pm |
| 558 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:28:27pm |
re: #554 EdDantes
So, I don't like robots running around in my house. What's the big deal?
They should've given it ED-209s voice.
"Drop your weapon. You have 15 seconds to comply!"
| 559 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:29:15pm |
Show Rush what you think of him
PLEASE CLICK, click again, call, sign and repost on other social media.
our Troops are voluntarily putting themselves in harms way to bring democracy to foreign countries and on the homefront our elected officials are working to deny American women their rights.
| 560 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:29:26pm |
[Link: twitpic.com...]
Senator posted the "deal" now it's down.
| 561 |
Dark_Falcon Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:29:44pm |
re: #552 prononymous
That is why all of this is such bullshit. There are some serious cuts that could be made in those departments if either party was actually serious about the budget and deficit.
We're still fighting a war. This is not the time to reduce our defenses. We cannot work from peacetime assumptions. Secretary Gates has already submitted the plan for DoD and we should stick to it. The military needs that money for continued modernization. Social programs must take the hit instead.
| 562 |
EdDantes Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:30:04pm |
re: #554 EdDantes
Ooh, I wouldn't drive in my condition so I shouldn't post. Goodnight all!
| 563 |
Dark_Falcon Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:31:26pm |
re: #560 Stanley Sea
[Link: twitpic.com...]
Senator posted the "deal" now it's down.
That is good news. it gives time to avoid a shutdown and conveys both sanity and determination from both sides.
| 564 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:31:31pm |
re: #559 ggt
Show Rush what you think of him
PLEASE CLICK, click again, call, sign and repost on other social media.
our Troops are voluntarily putting themselves in harms way to bring democracy to foreign countries and on the homefront our elected officials are working to deny American women their rights.
Go GGT. Go!
| 565 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:31:58pm |
re: #561 Dark_Falcon
We're still fighting a war. This is not the time to reduce our defenses. We cannot work from peacetime assumptions. Secretary Gates has already submitted the plan for DoD and we should stick to it. The military needs that money for continued modernization. Social programs must take the hit instead.
What war are we fighting? All I can see is two occupations and one no-fly zone.
| 566 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:32:36pm |
re: #559 ggt
Oh and done.
| 567 |
Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:32:53pm |
re: #561 Dark_Falcon
And yet there is quite a bit that could be cut without affecting the ongoing conflicts at all. That we are just supposed to swallow it all or we "hate the troops" is rhetorical bullshit.
| 569 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:34:32pm |
| 570 |
God of Binders with Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:34:38pm |
re: #564 Stanley Sea
Go GGT. Go!
I don't get what the big deal is!!! Everyone knows Rush was just being sarcastic! It's all part of his shtick!
///
| 571 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:34:53pm |
| 572 |
William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:35:22pm |
re: #561 Dark_Falcon
We're still fighting a war. This is not the time to reduce our defenses. We cannot work from peacetime assumptions. Secretary Gates has already submitted the plan for DoD and we should stick to it. The military needs that money for continued modernization. Social programs must take the hit instead.
1) Declare Victory
2) Bring Troops home
2A) Throw big parade
3) Cut DOD by 25%, across the board.
4) Buy more drones & hire more FBI to handle real threat from terrorists.
| 573 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:35:26pm |
re: #565 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
What war are we fighting? All I can see is two occupations and one no-fly zone.
I'm sure you'll tell that to some of the men and women who have been there
I'll give you my nephews number!
| 574 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:35:45pm |
re: #570 Kid A
I don't get what the big deal is!!! Everyone knows Rush was just being sarcastic! It's all part of his shtick!
///
What is happening with the Theocrats in this country is not sarcastic or a shtick.
Please don't take this subject lightly.
| 575 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:35:55pm |
re: #571 ggt
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Got your back, appreciate you bringing the passion here. It will spread.
| 576 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:37:13pm |
re: #562 EdDantes
Ooh, I wouldn't drive in my condition so I shouldn't post. Goodnight all!
Bah.
Many of the world's greatest writers did some of their finest work when blotto, smashed, polluted, shitfaced, squiffy, whiffled, and three sheets to the wind.
-- Hitchens
| 577 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:37:54pm |
| 578 |
God of Binders with Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:37:56pm |
re: #574 ggt
What is happening with the Theocrats in this country is not sarcastic or a shtick.
Please don't take this subject lightly.
I don't take it lightly at all. Hell, never mind what Rush said, listen to what the CBI (crazy batshit insane) caller said near the end of the clip.
| 579 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:38:07pm |
Well
Even though the Red Sox lost their 1st 6 games, all is well in the world. They beat the Yankess today, so on that note, the long, quiet drive home beckons
| 580 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:38:35pm |
Uh, shit is going down in Tahrir.
| 581 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:38:38pm |
re: #572 wlewisiii
1) Declare Victory
2) Bring Troops home
2A) Throw big parade
3) Cut DOD by 25%, across the board.
4) Buy more drones & hire more FBI to handle real threat from terrorists.
Are we still paying KBR $100 per load to do soldiers' laundry?
| 582 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:38:46pm |
re: #559 ggt
Show Rush what you think of him
PLEASE CLICK, click again, call, sign and repost on other social media.
our Troops are voluntarily putting themselves in harms way to bring democracy to foreign countries and on the homefront our elected officials are working to deny American women their rights.
Done.
It was weird to call myself "Mr." though...
;)
| 583 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:39:01pm |
re: #578 Kid A
I don't take it lightly at all. Hell, never mind what Rush said, listen to what the CBI (crazy batshit insane) caller said near the end of the clip.
Thank you.
I'm not going to listen, I'm pissed enough to spew as it is.
I don't want to start breaking things . . .:)
| 584 |
God of Binders with Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:39:05pm |
re: #579 sattv4u2
Well
Even though the Red Sox lost their 1st 6 games, all is well in the world. They beat the Yankess today, so on that note, the long, quiet drive home beckons
If it got to 0-9 after Sunday, The Nation would've doused Fenway in kerosene and lit the bluetips.
| 585 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:39:05pm |
re: #579 sattv4u2
Well
Even though the Red Sox lost their 1st 6 games, all is well in the world. They beat the Yankess today, so on that note, the long, quiet drive home beckons
Hahaha, take that Yankees!
:)
| 586 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:39:23pm |
re: #579 sattv4u2
Well
Even though the Red Sox lost their 1st 6 games, all is well in the world. They beat the Yankess today, so on that note, the long, quiet drive home beckons
You heard about Manny, I assume.
| 587 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:39:32pm |
re: #582 Varek Raith
Done.
It was weird to call myself "Mr." though...
;)
I know!
Although with me it was "Mrs."
| 588 |
Digital Display Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:39:43pm |
re: #579 sattv4u2
Well
Even though the Red Sox lost their 1st 6 games, all is well in the world. They beat the Yankess today, so on that note, the long, quiet drive home beckons
Be safe Satt
| 589 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:39:45pm |
re: #573 sattv4u2
I'm sure you'll tell that to some of the men and women who have been there
I'll give you my nephews number!
I'll be happy to thank him for his service, if that's what you're looking for.
| 590 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:39:53pm |
| 591 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:40:11pm |
re: #580 Stanley Sea
Uh, shit is going down in Tahrir.
I really wonder why Andy Carvin doesn't have PTSD.
| 592 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:40:40pm |
re: #589 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
I'll be happy to thank him for his service, if that's what you're looking for.
Nahh ,,it would be false praise at best after your last comment
| 593 |
God of Binders with Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:40:41pm |
re: #585 Varek Raith
Hahaha, take that Yankees!
:)
And back here in Houston, the Disastros are about to go 1-6. Think I'll go with the easy way out and blame it on teh geys.
//
| 594 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:41:14pm |
re: #592 sattv4u2
Nahh ,,it would be false praise at best after your last comment
False praise? Why, which occupation is he involved in, the one in Iraq or the one in Afghanistan?
| 595 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:41:22pm |
re: #591 negativ
I really wonder why Andy Carvin doesn't have PTSD.
He might eventually.
What a service he's providing though.
| 596 |
Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:41:51pm |
re: #592 sattv4u2
Nahh ,,it would be false praise at best after your last comment
Why? Was he the one deciding where to send himself?
| 597 |
sattv4u2 Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:42:04pm |
re: #594 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
False praise? Why, which occupation is he involved in, the one in Iraq or the one in Afghanistan?
{wiggle wiggle ,,, squirm squirm,,,}
| 598 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:42:41pm |
| 599 |
Dark_Falcon Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:43:13pm |
re: #572 wlewisiii
1) Declare Victory
2) Bring Troops home
2A) Throw big parade
3) Cut DOD by 25%, across the board.
4) Buy more drones & hire more FBI to handle real threat from terrorists.
Result: The enemy sees weakness and is emboldened. China soon muscles us out of Asia. We are humiliated.
No thanks. We need to modernize the military and the monies to do it must continue to be allocated.
And if liberals try to oppose such programs as have already been shown to be needed, then yes, conservatives will happily tar them as unpatriotic. And the charge will stick, don't think it won't. The left shouldn't try to fight this battle; All it can do if it fights is lose.
| 600 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:44:17pm |
Seriously, I appreciate the updings, but
TWEET, FACEBOOK, Post on your own blog.
WE NEED to get the word out and ask others to take action.
| 601 |
God of Binders with Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:46:03pm |
re: #586 Stanley Sea
You heard about Manny, I assume.
Dear Manny Ramirez,
Way to go out on top, jackass. And kiss your trip to Cooperstown goodbye.
Regards,
Truth
| 602 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:46:21pm |
Target for spending cuts:
| 603 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:46:27pm |
re: #599 Dark_Falcon
Result: The enemy sees weakness and is emboldened. China soon muscles us out of Asia. We are humiliated.
No thanks. We need to modernize the military and the monies to do it must continue to be allocated.
And if liberals try to oppose such programs as have already been shown to be needed, then yes, conservatives will happily tar them as unpatriotic. And the charge will stick, don't think it won't. The left shouldn't try to fight this battle; All it can do if it fights is lose.
You mean like the second engine for the F-35 that the DoD has said repeatedly it doesn't need, but Congress says it does? How about all the programs that are way over budget and years behind schedule?
| 604 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:46:38pm |
re: #599 Dark_Falcon
Result: The enemy sees weakness and is emboldened. China soon muscles us out of Asia. We are humiliated.
Dark, this, whenever I see it as a right wing response, kills me.
America Fuck Yeah! Until we are so weak that the thoughts of other countries will prevail. You seriously think the US defense is WEAK, under any circumstaces?
Give me a break.
| 605 |
Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:47:35pm |
Based on the way we treat the least of our own I already feel humiliation.
| 606 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:47:49pm |
re: #599 Dark_Falcon
Result: The enemy sees weakness and is emboldened. China soon muscles us out of Asia. We are humiliated.
No thanks. We need to modernize the military and the monies to do it must continue to be allocated.
And if liberals try to oppose such programs as have already been shown to be needed, then yes, conservatives will happily tar them as unpatriotic. And the charge will stick, don't think it won't. The left shouldn't try to fight this battle; All it can do if it fights is lose.
They'd be making a terminal error.
| 607 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:48:28pm |
re: #599 Dark_Falcon
Result: The enemy sees weakness and is emboldened. China soon muscles us out of Asia. We are humiliated.
No thanks. We need to modernize the military and the monies to do it must continue to be allocated.
And if liberals try to oppose such programs as have already been shown to be needed, then yes, conservatives will happily tar them as unpatriotic. And the charge will stick, don't think it won't. The left shouldn't try to fight this battle; All it can do if it fights is lose.
throwing money at the problem is not going to make us safer
China soon muscles us out of Asia. We are humiliated.
i just finished a collection of alternate history science fiction stories
conservatives will happily tar them as unpatriotic. And the charge will stick, don't think it won't. The left shouldn't try to fight this battle; All it can do if it fights is lose
Pew Research Center. March 8-14
"Would you favor or oppose [see below] as a way to reduce the budget deficit?"
"Lowering defense and military spending"
favor 49%
oppose 47%
"Changes to Social Security and Medicare"
favor 30%
oppose 65%
| 608 |
Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:49:28pm |
What exactly does "muscling us out of Asia" look like anyway? They won't make cheap shit for us anymore? I'm confused...
| 609 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:50:22pm |
re: #608 JasonA
What exactly does "muscling us out of Asia" look like anyway? They won't make cheap shit for us anymore? I'm confused...
Beats me. It sure as hell won't be with a fleet that challenges ours.
| 610 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:50:25pm |
re: #604 Stanley Sea
Dark, this, whenever I see it as a right wing response, kills me.
America Fuck Yeah! Until we are so weak that the thoughts of other countries will prevail. You seriously think the US defense is WEAK, under any circumstances?
Give me a break.
I think the idea is that if they see us as weak, they won't want to follow democracy. They will see it is the choice of weaklings.
We have to work with their current, medieval and chauvinistic attitude, until democracy and time change change it.
| 611 |
William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:51:05pm |
re: #599 Dark_Falcon
Result: The enemy sees weakness and is emboldened. China soon muscles us out of Asia. We are humiliated.
No thanks. We need to modernize the military and the monies to do it must continue to be allocated.
And if liberals try to oppose such programs as have already been shown to be needed, then yes, conservatives will happily tar them as unpatriotic. And the charge will stick, don't think it won't. The left shouldn't try to fight this battle; All it can do if it fights is lose.
DF - we'll only be doing what the British and Soviets did before us. Even the Chinese aren't brutal enough to win there.
We can not win in the traditional sense. No one can. No one has. "Graveyard of Empires" is not a joke. We must get out of there before we've destroyed our army.
I may be a liberal but I am also a veteran and was in both the Infantry and MI All we are doing in Afganistan is throwing away lives and money. We will never get anything more than we do right now. Declare "victory" and be done with the waste.
| 612 |
Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:51:48pm |
re: #609 Varek Raith
Beats me. It sure as hell won't be with a fleet that challenges ours.
We don't need to be talking after that Yankee comment...
/
| 613 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:51:56pm |
Reuters/Ipsos Poll conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs. March 3-6, 2011
(Asked of those who answered "Cut existing programs" or "Both" [i.e., didn't answer "raise taxes"]):
"The following three programs account for over 60% of the total federal budget. In which of the following areas would you recommend cuts in order to reduce the federal budget deficit: defense spending, Medicare/Medicaid, or Social Security?" Multiple responses accepted.
Defense spending 51 %
Medicare/Medicaid 28 %
Social Security 18%
| 614 |
Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:51:56pm |
re: #608 JasonA
What exactly does "muscling us out of Asia" look like anyway? They won't make cheap shit for us anymore? I'm confused...
ATTENTION AMERICA: WE WILL NO LONGER SELL YOU CHEAP, SHITTY GOODS AT 1000% MARK-UP. THAT WILL SHOW YOU.
| 615 |
Prononymous, rogue demon hunter Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:53:20pm |
re: #599 Dark_Falcon
They want us entangled in foreign wars so that we will waste lives, money, and ultimately go bankrupt. Or did you really think their plan was to destroy America ~3000 people at a time, every few decades?
| 616 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:54:51pm |
re: #611 wlewisiii
DF - we'll only be doing what the British and Soviets did before us. Even the Chinese aren't brutal enough to win there.
We can not win in the traditional sense. No one can. No one has. "Graveyard of Empires" is not a joke. We must get out of there before we've destroyed our army.
I may be a liberal but I am also a veteran and was in both the Infantry and MI All we are doing in Afganistan is throwing away lives and money. We will never get anything more than we do right now. Declare "victory" and be done with the waste.
I disagree that China won't win. China doesn't care about it's citizens and would be willing to lose MILLION of its citizens in war to acheive it's objectives. If they want the ME in the next 10-20 years, they will get it.
If Democracy isn't established and Western countries aren't partnered with the ME, China will take it. They ARE imperialistic.
China is on the CIA's long-term threat list.
They are not to be ignored.
| 617 |
goddamnedfrank Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:55:10pm |
re: #603 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
You mean like the second engine for the F-35 that the DoD has said repeatedly it doesn't need, but Congress says it does? How about all the programs that are way over budget and years behind schedule?
I'm on your side but bad example,the F35's second engine got killed in February. GE is still funding it on their own, but it's a dead deal as far as the budget is concerned.
| 618 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:55:42pm |
re: #608 JasonA
What exactly does "muscling us out of Asia" look like anyway? They won't make cheap shit for us anymore? I'm confused...
It's the same line we got all through the Cold War: "We need a strong, cutting-edge military or else the Soviets will knock over our allies like dominos!"
It got a fresh breath of life during the Reagan years, after St. Ron got the White House by portraying Carter as "weak" and thus inviting nations to ignore us or even attack us. Then we went on a ginormous military spending spree, starting up all manner of weapons programs and procurements in order to match the doomsday scenarios being painted by our intelligence services about Soviet military might.
Then the 80s ended, the Cold War went with it, the Iron Curtain crumbled, and we found out that the Soviets had never been close to matching us, and the military they'd spent themselves into the ground constructing was rusting on the ground, in port, or on the assembly line.
| 619 |
Killgore Trout Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:56:39pm |
Looks like the wingnuts are going to milk the drama for a few more days keeping the troops abroad worrying if their families back home can pay the rent. Thanks a lot, fuckers.
| 620 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:57:03pm |
re: #31 elizajane
The Right has never accepted that misogynistic talk is not OK. During the presidential primaries, they were willing to make all kinds of grotesque smears about Hilary Clinton. They didn't quite know what to do with a black man -because they'd gotten the memo that the *n* word wasn't going to fly any more. It took them quite a while to come up with the "secret muslim" and "Kenyan colonialist" code words. But nothing is too trashy to say about a woman, nobody will call you on it.
To be fair, the double standard is larger than this. While people were grossed out by the Time cover showing the woman with her nose cut off in Afghanistan, there wasn't nearly the outcry that there would be if a nation somewhere were reenslaving black men. But that's another whole argument.
Black men are being enslaved in various regions--it never stopped--and the world is largely indifferent, with notable exceptional individuals and organizations being the exception to this rule.
| 621 |
engineer cat Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:57:06pm |
CNN/Opinion Research Corporation Poll. Jan. 21-23, 2011
"As you know, Congress may try to cut federal programs in order to reduce the budget deficit. For each of the following programs, please tell me whether you think it is more important to reduce the federal budget deficit, or more important to prevent that program from being significantly cut. . . ."
"Defense spending"
reduce 50%
prevent cut 49%
"Medicare"
reduce 50%
prevent cut 49%
"Social Security"
reduce 18%
prevent cut 21%
| 622 |
Kragar Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:57:13pm |
The only way to "win" in Afghanistan is to do things Americans, even things the Russians, wouldn't do.
| 623 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:57:31pm |
re: #32 sod
I think abortions should be free all across the country. There should be an abortion clinic in every strip mall, right between the chinese food carry out and the dry cleaners.
I'm tired of hearing about it.
The problem is, I think that the GOP is currently trying to present the idea that this is already true.
| 624 |
Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:58:21pm |
I'm a huge Top Chef fan. How nice to see this tweet
tom_colicchio Tom Colicchio
To my conservative friends out there, if you are anti-abortion why wouldn't you support planned parenthood,
| 625 |
Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:58:29pm |
re: #618 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
It's the same line we got all through the Cold War: "We need a strong, cutting-edge military or else the Soviets will knock over our allies like dominos!"
It got a fresh breath of life during the Reagan years, after St. Ron got the White House by portraying Carter as "weak" and thus inviting nations to ignore us or even attack us. Then we went on a ginormous military spending spree, starting up all manner of weapons programs and procurements in order to match the doomsday scenarios being painted by our intelligence services about Soviet military might.
Then the 80s ended, the Cold War went with it, the Iron Curtain crumbled, and we found out that the Soviets had never been close to matching us, and the military they'd spent themselves into the ground constructing was rusting on the ground, in port, or on the assembly line.
Gee, one might call that a cautionary tale...
| 626 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:58:54pm |
re: #620 SanFranciscoZionist
Black men are being enslaved in various regions--it never stopped--and the world is largely indifferent, with notable exceptional individuals and organizations being the exception to this rule.
Yes, black children are still being sold out of Afrika and the world doesn't even sigh.
Where are they going? To the same place our troops are.
We are only as free and the least free among us.
IMHO, our troops need to stay until human rights prevail.
| 627 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:59:30pm |
re: #58 Walter L. Newton
And it's another product that objectifies woman.
You can also get a Fleshlight in 'anal', and it doesn't say whether it has to be a male or female Fleshlight--you get to choose.
| 628 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 6:59:44pm |
re: #622 kragar (proud to be kafir)
The only way to "win" in Afghanistan is to do things Americans, even things the Russians, wouldn't do.
China wouldn't think twice about doing those things.
it's a sticky wicket.
the only way to change it is thru democracy.
I have to believe it.
| 629 |
SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:01:02pm |
re: #52 negativ
My ex had endometriosis - We're talking about utterly debilitating pain during the menstrual cycle. Doc prescribed The Pill. Problem (mostly) solved. I really wish Rush could get endometriosis.
A former coworker of mine fought a long and strenuous battle with the Diocese of Oakland over their not wanting to pay for birth control pills that were prescribed for hormonal problems.
She explained, as nicely as she could that she had to take them, and that since she was married to another woman, it was very unlikely they would ever actually need to function as birth control, but they insisted on dragging the fight out.
| 630 |
Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:01:50pm |
re: #625 JasonA
Gee, one might call that a cautionary tale...
You'd think so, wouldn't you? But no, here we are decades after the Cold War ended, still running on that mentality that we need to start working on weapons even more advanced than the ones we just put into service, because otherwise we're going to fall behind some fantasy enemy. We get pictures of Russian and Chinese prototypes, weapons that are years behind and will exist in too few numbers when built to be a real threat, and yet we shake and shiver that we're "falling behind."
| 631 |
Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:03:10pm |
re: #630 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
You'd think so, wouldn't you? But no, here we are decades after the Cold War ended, still running on that mentality that we need to start working on weapons even more advanced than the ones we just put into service, because otherwise we're going to fall behind some fantasy enemy. We get pictures of Russian and Chinese prototypes, weapons that are years behind and will exist in too few numbers when built to be a real threat, and yet we shake and shiver that we're "falling behind."
I think our most effective weapon might be MTV, Twitter and Facebook.
This is such a Brave New World and we are fighting a kind of Brave New War.
| 632 |
goddamnedfrank Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:03:27pm |
re: #611 wlewisiii
I may be a liberal but I am also a veteran and was in both the Infantry and MI All we are doing in Afganistan is throwing away lives and money. We will never get anything more than we do right now. Declare "victory" and be done with the waste.
No fair knowing what you're talking about! You should be humble and realize that people who fetishize the military without ever actually serving have a better grasp of reality than you do with your fancy first hand experience.
| 633 |
Varek Raith Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:03:30pm |
re: #630 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
You'd think so, wouldn't you? But no, here we are decades after the Cold War ended, still running on that mentality that we need to start working on weapons even more advanced than the ones we just put into service, because otherwise we're going to fall behind some fantasy enemy. We get pictures of Russian and Chinese prototypes, weapons that are years behind and will exist in too few numbers when built to be a real threat, and yet we shake and shiver that we're "falling behind."
Too many in this country need an existential threat to function.
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William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:03:51pm |
re: #628 ggt
China wouldn't think twice about doing those things.
it's a sticky wicket.
the only way to change it is thru democracy.
I have to believe it.
The Chinese have their own issues to deal with at home though. A fragile economy and a couple of bubbles that are going to make our housing bubble look mellow for example. If they continue to spend on military/space like the Russians used to while trying to provide enough toys to keep the masses content, well, it's going to be interesting to watch that house of cards fall in.
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Page 3 in the Binder of Women Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:04:50pm |
QuakeReports Earthquake Info
earthquake: M 2.5, San Francisco Bay area, California [Link: 1.usa.gov...]
Feel it SFZ?
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:04:58pm |
re: #156 albusteve
libs are tense today...what happens if there is no shutdown?...they will become impossible, scrambling to make up a whole new paradigm to vent from
I swear, I'm not rooting for a shutdown.
I am a little nervous about what will have been traded for not having one.
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Varek Raith Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:05:28pm |
re: #635 Stanley Sea
QuakeReports Earthquake Info
earthquake: M 2.5, San Francisco Bay area, California [Link: 1.usa.gov...]
Feel it SFZ?
Probably too weak to even notice.
;)
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Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:05:51pm |
re: #634 wlewisiii
The Chinese have their own issues to deal with at home though. A fragile economy and a couple of bubbles that are going to make our housing bubble look mellow for example. If they continue to spend on military/space like the Russians used to while trying to provide enough toys to keep the masses content, well, it's going to be interesting to watch that house of cards fall in.
Nothing gets an economy going like war . . . .
Millions of men without women--in a crumbling country? If you don't want them to riot against their own government, have them fight and die in a war . . . ..
China is not stupid.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:06:23pm |
re: #634 wlewisiii
The Chinese have their own issues to deal with at home though. A fragile economy and a couple of bubbles that are going to make our housing bubble look mellow for example. If they continue to spend on military/space like the Russians used to while trying to provide enough toys to keep the masses content, well, it's going to be interesting to watch that house of cards fall in.
Yeah, running a military dictatorship gets especially expensive when you're trying to provide your people with all the modern amenities at the same time.
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Renaissance_Man Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:06:26pm |
re: #610 ggt
I think the idea is that if they see us as weak, they won't want to follow democracy. They will see it is the choice of weaklings.
We have to work with their current, medieval and chauvinistic attitude, until democracy and time change change it.
Actually, it's simpler - the 'idea' is that if they don't see America as being 100% completely awesome, radder than rad, all the time, then the 'enemy' will be emboldened, and then America won't be #1 any more, and dire and terrible things will happen.
It's a simplistic worldview - it relies on the nebulous 'enemy' out there, and a worldview of us vs them. It appeals to a very tribal mind. It's also naive - there are better, cheaper, and more lasting ways to exert power and retain influence than gunboat diplomacy.
Spending the Evil Empire into submission worked once. It will not work again - the closest equivalent to an Evil Empire out there is not an 'enemy' in the conventional sense of the word, and is far better fiscally. Spending the Evil Empire into submission also put great, dark claw marks in the soul of America, and gave birth to the national belief that hating and hurting your neighbours was not only morally acceptable in order to remain #1, but also, in many cases, morally justified, if they were those other kind of folks. It's the sort of policy that is so financially unsustainable that it can't work unless you gradually move the nation away from the ideas of liberty and egalitarianism, and towards plutocracy and theocracy. And it has grown and festered until today we have American politicians directly serving plutocrats, American voters demanding that their government bow to plutocrats, and American policies filled with such moral cowardice that they will directly hurt those who are weakest, because they have no voice, to help those who are strongest, because they can buy all the voice they need.
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Kragar Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:06:35pm |
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goddamnedfrank Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:06:38pm |
re: #629 SanFranciscoZionist
A former coworker of mine fought a long and strenuous battle with the Diocese of Oakland over their not wanting to pay for birth control pills that were prescribed for hormonal problems.
She explained, as nicely as she could that she had to take them, and that since she was married to another woman, it was very unlikely they would ever actually need to function as birth control, but they insisted on dragging the fight out.
Think about it from their point of view, what if the Diocese caved in and then she got raped? They'd feel pretty stupid then huh.
Wow, that's not even sarcasm.
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:07:04pm |
re: #182 RadicalModerate
You know, Rush really shouldn't be talking about the sexual activities of women, given his rather ... checkered history.
We're still waiting on an explanation on this one.
Viagra isn't 'checkered'. Being shy about having it prescribed to you is pretty dumb, but whatever.
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Gretchen G.Tiger Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:07:07pm |
I gotta go,
Have a great evening all and
THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:08:28pm |
re: #221 EdDantes
I just wantt it identified. I can't trust someone who is hiding something.
He's not hiding anything. It's out on his head in plain view.
Has anyone ever asked him what it was?
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:09:26pm |
I have news that will instantly make half of the people on this board feel better.
Star Trek series coming to Netflix Watch Instantly in July and October
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Varek Raith Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:10:08pm |
re: #646 JasonA
I have news that will instantly make half of the people on this board feel better.
Star Trek series coming to Netflix Watch Instantly in July and October
Sweet.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:11:33pm |
re: #646 JasonA
I have news that will instantly make half of the people on this board feel better.
Star Trek series coming to Netflix Watch Instantly in July and October
Qapla'!
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William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:12:30pm |
re: #646 JasonA
I have news that will instantly make half of the people on this board feel better.
Star Trek series coming to Netflix Watch Instantly in July and October
Hey, I'll finally actually get to see "Enterprise". That could be amusing enough by itself.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:13:29pm |
re: #603 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
You mean like the second engine for the F-35 that the DoD has said repeatedly it doesn't need, but Congress says it does? How about all the programs that are way over budget and years behind schedule?
That program has already been canceled. Both the House and Senate have agreed to it being ended.
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:14:38pm |
re: #266 Gus 802
Nah. He's saying that being against interracial marriage doesn't make one a racist. I can't see how. Being against it requires a form of racism.
These guys like to define racism out of existence.
My feeling is that if they're going with any variant of 'people should stick with their own kind', they should be told they've just endorsed same-sex marriage.
And 'separate but equal' rarely means equal.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:15:45pm |
re: #617 goddamnedfrank
I'm on your side but bad example,the F35's second engine got killed in February. GE is still funding it on their own, but it's a dead deal as far as the budget is concerned.
Thank you for that.
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:15:57pm |
re: #649 wlewisiii
Hey, I'll finally actually get to see "Enterprise". That could be amusing enough by itself.
The last season was actually pretty damn good.
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:16:43pm |
re: #291 Fozzie Bear
Huckabee, to me, is the most personally likeable (even to me, a definite liberal) of the bunch, even though his policy statements scare me more than any of the others. This scares the crap out of me, because I know how well "aw shucks" folksy likeability plays with the American people. (see: George W. Bush campaign)
I would love to have Huck as a next-door neighbor. I do not think he should be let anywhere near politics.
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William Barnett-Lewis Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:22:43pm |
re: #653 JasonA
The last season was actually pretty damn good.
So I've heard. Be nice to find out for myself.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:26:09pm |
re: #622 kragar (proud to be kafir)
The only way to "win" in Afghanistan is to do things Americans, even things the Russians, wouldn't do.
Which certainly wouldn't create any new, highly-motivated terrorists or anything like that.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:26:27pm |
re: #650 Dark_Falcon
That program has already been canceled. Both the House and Senate have agreed to it being ended.
Yeah, only took the DoD stating 4 years in a row that they didn't need the F-136 before it finally got the axe. And with GE still working on it, there's no guarantee that a future Congress won't decide to greenlight more money to it.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:28:50pm |
re: #657 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Yeah, only took the DoD stating 4 years in a row that they didn't need the F-136 before it finally got the axe. And with GE still working on it, there's no guarantee that a future Congress won't decide to greenlight more money to it.
Well, if GE wants to keep the program alive on its own nickle, that's GE's business. If they think it'll make them money in export sales, let them go ahead. If they succeed, them let them be praised for a wise investment while raking in the money. If they fail, let GE alone pay the cost. Such is capitalism.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:29:23pm |
re: #643 SanFranciscoZionist
Viagra isn't 'checkered'. Being shy about having it prescribed to you is pretty dumb, but whatever.
The convergence of a stash of Viagra and a trip to one of the world's foremost sex tourism destinations is the "checkered" part. Like what happens in Malaysia, often it includes things that are highly illegal in the US.
Just sayin.
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:30:05pm |
re: #658 Dark_Falcon
Well, if GE wants to keep the program alive on its own nickle, that's GE's business. If they think it'll make them money in export sales, let them go ahead. If they succeed, them let them be praised for a wise investment while raking in the money. If they fail, let GE alone pay the cost. Such is capitalism.
Will they be paying us back for all the money invested in it?
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:31:18pm |
re: #649 wlewisiii
Hey, I'll finally actually get to see "Enterprise". That could be amusing enough by itself.
Enterprise wasn't all that terrible. Nowhere near the quality of the best of TNG or DS9, but still. I went full-retard Trek nerd for the series finale.
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Dark_Falcon Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:36:15pm |
re: #660 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
Will they be paying us back for all the money invested in it?
Nope.
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ozbloke Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:41:37pm |
re: #658 Dark_Falcon
Can we get to bail them out if they are to big to fail too?
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Targetpractice Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:43:59pm |
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Mocking Jay Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:46:33pm |
re: #664 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds
So then, it's really billions down the drain on our end.
Look at the bright side: all the tax revenue we get from them.
Oh, we were talking about GE...
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:55:42pm |
re: #635 Stanley Sea
QuakeReports Earthquake Info
earthquake: M 2.5, San Francisco Bay area, California [Link: 1.usa.gov...]
Feel it SFZ?
Nope. Not a thing.
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SanFranciscoZionist Fri, Apr 8, 2011 7:58:51pm |
re: #659 negativ
The convergence of a stash of Viagra and a trip to one of the world's foremost sex tourism destinations is the "checkered" part. Like what happens in Malaysia, often it includes things that are highly illegal in the US.
Just sayin.
Ah, shit. Hadn't even considered that angle.
Ugh.
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