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Oh The Thoughts I Think
Author: clintster
Date: 08/06/2010 10:40:08
A few thoughts that have occupied my mind over the past couple of weeks:
That's all I've got. Gotta get back to work; have fun and remember to tip your servers!
- How soon do you think it'll be before "The Simpsons" do a Glenn Beck reference on the blackboard in the opening credits?
It's quite a thing to hear the decision striking down Prop 8 in California, then turning the channel and seeing one Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate attack another for supporting a center for gay youth.
It's still another to hear that supposedly gay friendly candidate totally dismiss her earlier support as just politics.
It's always an odd thing to hear conservative pundits poo-pooh the idea of environmentally conscious vehicles and other Earth-saving solutions for the home, road, and air. Seems like, in addition to the ecological benefits, it could create many, many new jobs here in the US and make beaucoup bucks for the people who institute these technologies. Shouldn't we be encouraging American know-how to solve these problems instead of figuring out how to put an extra large cup holder in next year's Ford Expedition?
I think we are reaching a saturation point of conservatives calling the Obama administration and Congress "socialists" "communists" "subversives" and "Bolsheviks". You can only throw charges like that around for so long before people start to tire of it, and I think that unless GOP congressional leaders present actual alternatives to Democratic proposals, they're going to be rather shocked come November.
The leak has been capped. Hooray! Now, can we clean up the oil on the beaches and honestly determine what's happening to all the spillage at sea?
That's all I've got. Gotta get back to work; have fun and remember to tip your servers!
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Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 08/06/2010 12:14:34
trojanrabbit on 08/06/2010 12:14:34
I guess I will start off this bloggie on a warm, happy note.
As I am heading into "forced relocation" mode, I probably won't be around much at all for a while, until things stabilize. This was probably inevitable ever since both of us started having employment problems starting 5 or so years ago. But don't for a second feel too sorry, because 99.9% of this is on me.
I MIGHT be on with Kenny Pick tonight, we got in touch last week, but I haven't heard anything else yet.
My work visitors are here for the day, so I won't be back until they're gone. Sorry to dump and run. I just feel everything is falling apart around me.
As I am heading into "forced relocation" mode, I probably won't be around much at all for a while, until things stabilize. This was probably inevitable ever since both of us started having employment problems starting 5 or so years ago. But don't for a second feel too sorry, because 99.9% of this is on me.
I MIGHT be on with Kenny Pick tonight, we got in touch last week, but I haven't heard anything else yet.
My work visitors are here for the day, so I won't be back until they're gone. Sorry to dump and run. I just feel everything is falling apart around me.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/06/2010 12:24:51
wickedpam on 08/06/2010 12:24:51
Morning 
There really does seem to be something in the air right now
There really does seem to be something in the air right now
Comment by 
BobR on 08/06/2010 12:35:48
BobR on 08/06/2010 12:35:48
Morning 
We're still without power this morning. I came into the office early so I could pick up some breakfast on the way. Our neighborhood is a mess. I haven't heard "official" reports, but it sure looks like a tornado hit. Branches torn loose and twisted... light poles bent... trees down...
A couple streets over, the utility pole is broken in two places and the transformer is laying in the street. A little further south of us got it even worse. The Mayor declared a "state of emergency" for Alexandria and asked people to stay off the streets.
All in all - we're lucky that our only problem is the power is off.
We're still without power this morning. I came into the office early so I could pick up some breakfast on the way. Our neighborhood is a mess. I haven't heard "official" reports, but it sure looks like a tornado hit. Branches torn loose and twisted... light poles bent... trees down...
A couple streets over, the utility pole is broken in two places and the transformer is laying in the street. A little further south of us got it even worse. The Mayor declared a "state of emergency" for Alexandria and asked people to stay off the streets.
All in all - we're lucky that our only problem is the power is off.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/06/2010 12:43:03
wickedpam on 08/06/2010 12:43:03
have to run out for work back in a few
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/06/2010 12:53:52
TriSec on 08/06/2010 12:53:52
Morning, comrades.
We had our share of weather yesterday...parts of Storrow Drive were under deep water, and another section of highway south of town was closed due to flooding, too.
A few summers back, we had a "gustnado" strike our neighborhood. Lots of trees down, but no power outages.
It's day one of the birthday triad this weekend...my neice is 12 today.
We had our share of weather yesterday...parts of Storrow Drive were under deep water, and another section of highway south of town was closed due to flooding, too.
A few summers back, we had a "gustnado" strike our neighborhood. Lots of trees down, but no power outages.
It's day one of the birthday triad this weekend...my neice is 12 today.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/06/2010 13:23:53
Scoopster on 08/06/2010 13:23:53
Morning all & Happy Fridee! 
Here's a little nugget of outrage to munch on while you enjoy that first cup of office coffee..
Hang in there TR! Something will come along.. And hey you can always move to Providence and sign up with Schilling's company. 
Here's a little nugget of outrage to munch on while you enjoy that first cup of office coffee..
Hang in there TR!
Something will come along.. And hey you can always move to Providence and sign up with Schilling's company.
Comment by TriSec on 08/06/2010 13:48:00
I've got another friend to worry over. I think I may be watching her marriage fall apart.
The hell of it is; they aren't *actually* married....they've been together for 18 years and finally decided to make it official this year. They were planning a Thanksgiving wedding, but they've been fighting about it ever since. She's on the verge of calling it off.
I don't know that I can help matters any, other than being the sympathetic ear right now, but she's miserable.
TriSec on 08/06/2010 13:48:00
I've got another friend to worry over. I think I may be watching her marriage fall apart.
The hell of it is; they aren't *actually* married....they've been together for 18 years and finally decided to make it official this year. They were planning a Thanksgiving wedding, but they've been fighting about it ever since. She's on the verge of calling it off.
I don't know that I can help matters any, other than being the sympathetic ear right now, but she's miserable.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/06/2010 14:48:34
Scoopster on 08/06/2010 14:48:34
Wheee goin to the farmers market! Back in a bit..
Comment by wickedpam on 08/06/2010 14:56:53
wickedpam on 08/06/2010 14:56:53
Back and not on to a meeting
Comment by BobR on 08/06/2010 15:04:22
They should be reminded that the marriage is not as important as the relationship itself. The marriage should be a celebration of their relationship, not a definition of it
BobR on 08/06/2010 15:04:22
Quote by TriSec:
I've got another friend to worry over. I think I may be watching her marriage fall apart.
The hell of it is; they aren't *actually* married....they've been together for 18 years and finally decided to make it official this year. They were planning a Thanksgiving wedding, but they've been fighting about it ever since. She's on the verge of calling it off.
I don't know that I can help matters any, other than being the sympathetic ear right now, but she's miserable.
They should be reminded that the marriage is not as important as the relationship itself. The marriage should be a celebration of their relationship, not a definition of it
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 08/06/2010 15:06:16
Will in Chicago on 08/06/2010 15:06:16
Good morning, bloggers!
Trojanrabbit, hang in there. I have learned that if one thing does not work, try another. Remember, that you are not alone.
I will be busy with a few things around the house, as well as doing some job hunting and prepping for my interview on Monday.
Trojanrabbit, hang in there. I have learned that if one thing does not work, try another. Remember, that you are not alone.
I will be busy with a few things around the house, as well as doing some job hunting and prepping for my interview on Monday.
Comment by BobR on 08/06/2010 15:13:05
BobR on 08/06/2010 15:13:05
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/06/2010 15:37:07
livingonli on 08/06/2010 15:37:07
Good morning folks.
That was a rough one in DC. It was threatening to rain here all day yesterday but I don't think we have gotten anything. So far this summer, we have more threats of rain than actual rain. I had a blast last night since Lizz was a hoot at her show last night and everyone sang Happy Birthday to her at the end.
That was a rough one in DC. It was threatening to rain here all day yesterday but I don't think we have gotten anything. So far this summer, we have more threats of rain than actual rain. I had a blast last night since Lizz was a hoot at her show last night and everyone sang Happy Birthday to her at the end.
Comment by BobR on 08/06/2010 15:37:11
BobR on 08/06/2010 15:37:11
Listening to caller, Wanda Sykes did a whole routine about this (having to come out as "gay" is harder than being black, because she never had to come out as "black")
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 15:37:47
Hachy-Momma! That is must uncool. You and Raine are okay? Besides the no lectricity thing.
Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 15:37:47
Quote by BobR:
For anyone that didn't see it on my facebook page, here is a video of my neighborhood
Hachy-Momma! That is must uncool. You and Raine are okay? Besides the no lectricity thing.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/06/2010 15:49:22
trojanrabbit on 08/06/2010 15:49:22
Thanks, Will
At LEAST I know where we're going. The same apt complex we spent our first 17 years in, and we can start moving in next week. Those 17 years are the reason they're not bothering checking on us.
And now they allow cats.
At LEAST I know where we're going. The same apt complex we spent our first 17 years in, and we can start moving in next week. Those 17 years are the reason they're not bothering checking on us.
And now they allow cats.
Comment by livingonli on 08/06/2010 15:51:28
livingonli on 08/06/2010 15:51:28
That at least is good because kitties need a good place.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 15:57:10
Has gone? Nay, Tri, TSA went insane a long, long time ago. This is but a symptom of the insanity.
Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 15:57:10
Quote by TriSec:
TSA has gone completely insane.
Has gone? Nay, Tri, TSA went insane a long, long time ago. This is but a symptom of the insanity.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 15:59:28
This is what the WaPo had on the storm. I really like the photo gallery's first picture. That is one pissed of crayfish. The double finger? Really?
Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 15:59:28
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:
For anyone that didn't see it on my facebook page, here is a video of my neighborhood
Hachy-Momma! That is must uncool. You and Raine are okay? Besides the no lectricity thing.
This is what the WaPo had on the storm. I really like the photo gallery's first picture. That is one pissed of crayfish. The double finger? Really?
Comment by BobR on 08/06/2010 16:04:03
soon to be added to the list: fluffy pillows and self-help books.
BobR on 08/06/2010 16:04:03
Quote by TriSec:
TSA has gone completely insane.
soon to be added to the list: fluffy pillows and self-help books.
Comment by BobR on 08/06/2010 16:05:13
Yeah. We just reloaded the freezer with meat on Thursday. If the power's not on by the time I head home from work, I'll be buying several bags of ice.
BobR on 08/06/2010 16:05:13
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:
For anyone that didn't see it on my facebook page, here is a video of my neighborhood
Hachy-Momma! That is must uncool. You and Raine are okay? Besides the no lectricity thing.
Yeah. We just reloaded the freezer with meat on Thursday. If the power's not on by the time I head home from work, I'll be buying several bags of ice.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 16:05:14
Hey now you could give somebody a vicious paper cut with the dust jacket!
Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 16:05:14
Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
TSA has gone completely insane.
soon to be added to the list: fluffy pillows and self-help books.
Hey now you could give somebody a vicious paper cut with the dust jacket!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 16:10:38
That sucks massive donkey prong.
Mondobubba on 08/06/2010 16:10:38
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:
For anyone that didn't see it on my facebook page, here is a video of my neighborhood
Hachy-Momma! That is must uncool. You and Raine are okay? Besides the no lectricity thing.
Yeah. We just reloaded the freezer with meat on Thursday. If the power's not on by the time I head home from work, I'll be buying several bags of ice.
That sucks massive donkey prong.
Comment by livingonli on 08/06/2010 16:21:54
livingonli on 08/06/2010 16:21:54
Thom is off today and Monday. The local Portland people are filling in.
Comment by TriSec on 08/06/2010 16:48:07
Well, you could always have a massive cook-off for a certain blog admin's birthday. It is only 8 hours on the road now, much more convenient than Georgia.
TriSec on 08/06/2010 16:48:07
Quote by BobR:
Yeah. We just reloaded the freezer with meat on Thursday. If the power's not on by the time I head home from work, I'll be buying several bags of ice.
Well, you could always have a massive cook-off for a certain blog admin's birthday. It is only 8 hours on the road now, much more convenient than Georgia.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/06/2010 16:49:54
I wonder if the old layout will be familiar to Lucky (it's not the same apt). Probably not, he was a kitten.
trojanrabbit on 08/06/2010 16:49:54
Quote by livingonli:
That at least is good because kitties need a good place.
I wonder if the old layout will be familiar to Lucky (it's not the same apt). Probably not, he was a kitten.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/06/2010 17:20:07
Scoopster on 08/06/2010 17:20:07
Just finished reading the 18meg incident report doc released by BP about the events leading up to the explosion of the drilling rig.. really technical stuff but interesting. According to the timeline they were just about to plug the thing with cement too.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/06/2010 19:16:19
Wake up white ppl!
Scoopster on 08/06/2010 19:16:19
Wake up white ppl!
Comment by livingonli on 08/06/2010 20:36:49
livingonli on 08/06/2010 20:36:49
Laura Flanders will be on Keith Olbermann tonight.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/06/2010 22:40:10
Will in Chicago on 08/06/2010 22:40:10
I will be on with Kenny Pick on the internet show, Turn Up the Night with Kenny Pick at Radio or Not next week. Full show tonight.