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Monday Open Blog.
Author: Raine
Date: 12/06/2010 13:35:06
Trying to figure out what is really going on this morning.
Lot's of stuff -- and I would like to separate the Wheat from the Bullcrap. Be back in a few.
Lot's of stuff -- and I would like to separate the Wheat from the Bullcrap. Be back in a few.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 13:54:14
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 13:54:14
Morning 
wouldn't shifting wheat and bullcrap be really messy when it all sticks in one glump?
wouldn't shifting wheat and bullcrap be really messy when it all sticks in one glump?
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/06/2010 14:01:28
TriSec on 12/06/2010 14:01:28
Greetings, programs!
Busy weekend around these parts.
Busy weekend around these parts.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 12/06/2010 14:02:28
velveeta jones on 12/06/2010 14:02:28
Morning! Good luck trying to figure out what's going on..... 
Maybe back to bed would be a good idea.
Maybe back to bed would be a good idea.
Comment by 
Raine on 12/06/2010 14:12:36
Raine on 12/06/2010 14:12:36
*thud*
I'm really just rather disgusted with ALL of it this morning. STILL trying to come up with something that won;t make anyone more upset than they may already be.
I'm really just rather disgusted with ALL of it this morning. STILL trying to come up with something that won;t make anyone more upset than they may already be.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 14:19:16
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 14:19:16
this is when I turn to pop culture - sometimes a break from the serious is a nice refresher and you can come back the next day when things shake out and are more focused
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2010 14:32:42
TriSec on 12/06/2010 14:32:42
Some snowflakes in the air in and around Bedford, MA...
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2010 15:02:17
TriSec on 12/06/2010 15:02:17
We are all instantly cooler when we listen to "Time Out".
Which we all should do today; it's Dave Brubeck's 90th birthday.
Which we all should do today; it's Dave Brubeck's 90th birthday.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 15:09:21
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 15:09:21
Wilmington? Beck? Which Wilmington?
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 15:13:16
Raine on 12/06/2010 15:13:16
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 15:13:34
I think Delaware.
Raine on 12/06/2010 15:13:34
Quote by wickedpam:
Wilmington? Beck? Which Wilmington?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 15:27:02
K - is this one is he "rallies" or something? or a book signing?
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 15:27:02
Quote by Raine:I think Delaware.Quote by wickedpam:
Wilmington? Beck? Which Wilmington?
K - is this one is he "rallies" or something? or a book signing?
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/06/2010 15:30:14
Scoopster on 12/06/2010 15:30:14
Mornin' all! 
How are ye this morn my fine fellows?
How are ye this morn my fine fellows?
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 15:39:06
I'm in a state.
Raine on 12/06/2010 15:39:06
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!
How are ye this morn my fine fellows?
I'm in a state.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 15:41:40
Raine on 12/06/2010 15:41:40
Is it me or is there a suspicious lack of Right wing callers on the show today?
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2010 15:50:37
See? Like I was saying last week...the President should immediately call a press conference and point this out. Asshats.
But no, we'll cave in and "compromise" on whether or not we'll get a reacharound.
TriSec on 12/06/2010 15:50:37
See? Like I was saying last week...the President should immediately call a press conference and point this out. Asshats.
But no, we'll cave in and "compromise" on whether or not we'll get a reacharound.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 15:57:19
nah, I think your right - maybe Steph doesn't want to hear them today
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 15:57:19
Quote by Raine:
Is it me or is there a suspicious lack of Right wing callers on the show today?
nah, I think your right - maybe Steph doesn't want to hear them today
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 16:02:11
You REALLY think the media would report that??
REALLY???
Raine on 12/06/2010 16:02:11
Quote by TriSec:
See? Like I was saying last week...the President should immediately call a press conference and point this out. Asshats.
But no, we'll cave in and "compromise" on whether or not we'll get a reacharound.
REALLY???
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 16:06:45
I'm not really seeing them spew much shit ANYWHERE today. Usually they are out there defending the GOP -- this? Not so much today.
Raine on 12/06/2010 16:06:45
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Is it me or is there a suspicious lack of Right wing callers on the show today?
nah, I think your right - maybe Steph doesn't want to hear them today
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 16:17:19
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 16:17:19
hmmm - either they don't like what's going on OR they're up to something. I vote of the up to something
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 16:37:24
Momma just said Highball Glasses.
Raine on 12/06/2010 16:37:24
Momma just said Highball Glasses.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 16:38:16
Raine on 12/06/2010 16:38:16
Quote by wickedpam:
hmmm - either they don't like what's going on OR they're up to something. I vote of the up to something
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2010 16:42:27
TriSec on 12/06/2010 16:42:27
Ya know, I'm getting really close to not giving a flying fuck anymore.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 16:45:26
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 16:45:26
I think everyone needs a time out, and not in the you've been bad sit in the corner way.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 16:50:19
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 16:50:19
changing subject a little anyone know why oil is now 89 a barrel?
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/06/2010 16:57:49
livingonli on 12/06/2010 16:57:49
Good morning folks. After two straight days of 12+ hour shifts I needed some sleep. Hopefully tomorrow I can get a new battery and that is it or I have to take the car into the shop.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 17:01:48
Obama caved, obviously.
Raine on 12/06/2010 17:01:48
Quote by wickedpam:
changing subject a little anyone know why oil is now 89 a barrel?
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 17:02:55
Raine on 12/06/2010 17:02:55
BTW, I have a little bit of Breaking news.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 17:05:36
Raine on 12/06/2010 17:05:36
I will be a guest on Shane-O's podcast with Nicole Belle, editor of Crooks and Liars this wednesday evening.
And I nervous as hell? Yes.
And I nervous as hell? Yes.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2010 17:07:15
Or are the oil companies playing speculation again? Interesting how the prices went up after the summer driving season. I guess it only affected me due to my several months of being carless.
livingonli on 12/06/2010 17:07:15
Quote by Raine:Obama caved, obviously.Quote by wickedpam:
changing subject a little anyone know why oil is now 89 a barrel?
Or are the oil companies playing speculation again? Interesting how the prices went up after the summer driving season. I guess it only affected me due to my several months of being carless.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 17:07:47
You'll be great as always
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 17:07:47
Quote by Raine:
I will be a guest on Shane-O's podcast with Nicole Belle, editor of Crooks and Liars this wednesday evening.
And I nervous as hell? Yes.
You'll be great as always
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 17:09:04
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 17:09:04
see ya later Thom
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 17:42:25
Raine on 12/06/2010 17:42:25
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 18:01:25
Raine on 12/06/2010 18:01:25
Screw Jane Hamsher and all the so called progressive pundits. I am LISTENING to OUR PRESIDENT.
Maybe you should too. cause I see a lot of pundits who are NOT representing him well at all.
Maybe you should too. cause I see a lot of pundits who are NOT representing him well at all.
Comment by 
BobR on 12/06/2010 18:04:31
I believe Raine was being sarcastic. Yes, speculation is the most likely suspect.
BobR on 12/06/2010 18:04:31
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Obama caved, obviously.Quote by wickedpam:
changing subject a little anyone know why oil is now 89 a barrel?
Or are the oil companies playing speculation again? Interesting how the prices went up after the summer driving season. I guess it only affected me due to my several months of being carless.
I believe Raine was being sarcastic. Yes, speculation is the most likely suspect.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/06/2010 18:07:39
Scoopster on 12/06/2010 18:07:39
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 18:08:06
you know I think he's at his best when he's painting a picture of the future and talking about kids - you can see that hopful thread
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 18:08:06
Quote by Raine:Same with Ed.Quote by wickedpam:
see ya later Thom
I am going here. http://www.whitehouse.gov/live
you know I think he's at his best when he's painting a picture of the future and talking about kids - you can see that hopful thread
Comment by Scoopster on 12/06/2010 19:32:57
Scoopster on 12/06/2010 19:32:57
Hey Raine & Bobber & Mala & everyoneleselivinginthemetroDCarea..
Could you help me advise this fellow about his lease situation?
Could you help me advise this fellow about his lease situation?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2010 20:40:02
The person recommending contacting a tenent/landlord resorce center is probaby the best.
DC Tennant Adv. Coalition
DC Office of the Tenent Advocate
HUD
wickedpam on 12/06/2010 20:40:02
Quote by Scoopster:
Hey Raine & Bobber & Mala & everyoneleselivinginthemetroDCarea..
Could you help me advise this fellow about his lease situation?
The person recommending contacting a tenent/landlord resorce center is probaby the best.
DC Tennant Adv. Coalition
DC Office of the Tenent Advocate
HUD
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2010 20:54:55
Raine on 12/06/2010 20:54:55
I walked away for a few hours.
So I had the pleasure of listening to Big Ed -- who has said he is going to say the Dems should reject the *deal* --
this deal btw -- the one he hates so much -- would actually give the 99'rs 13 more months of unemployment benefits.
The 99'rs have been the people that Ed has been championing.
So I had the pleasure of listening to Big Ed -- who has said he is going to say the Dems should reject the *deal* --
this deal btw -- the one he hates so much -- would actually give the 99'rs 13 more months of unemployment benefits.
The 99'rs have been the people that Ed has been championing.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2010 22:43:38
The right-wingers who insist on posting nasty comments should get their butts handed to them. The meanness of right-wingers lays exposed.
livingonli on 12/06/2010 22:43:38
Quote by Raine:
Elizabeth Edwards seriously ill
The right-wingers who insist on posting nasty comments should get their butts handed to them. The meanness of right-wingers lays exposed.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/07/2010 01:50:11
I'm sorry Raine, and everyone else, but I'm with Ed on this one. This deal trades just over a year of middle-class watertreading - about $21,000 per recipient - for millions of dollars that millionaires won't be paying in payroll, estate and capital gains taxes over the next two years. That's money that could be put into job creation. I'd rather let ALL these tax cuts expire than give trickle-down bullshit economics any more fuel.
And also what happens in two years? The Republicans have another game of kickball just in time for the presidential elections, and they have the added grenade in their arsenal of a president who can't even stand firm for what he believes in. I'm really at the point now where I'm just.. done.
Scoopster on 12/07/2010 01:50:11
Quote by Raine:
I walked away for a few hours.
So I had the pleasure of listening to Big Ed -- who has said he is going to say the Dems should reject the *deal* --
this deal btw -- the one he hates so much -- would actually give the 99'rs 13 more months of unemployment benefits.
The 99'rs have been the people that Ed has been championing.
I'm sorry Raine, and everyone else, but I'm with Ed on this one. This deal trades just over a year of middle-class watertreading - about $21,000 per recipient - for millions of dollars that millionaires won't be paying in payroll, estate and capital gains taxes over the next two years. That's money that could be put into job creation. I'd rather let ALL these tax cuts expire than give trickle-down bullshit economics any more fuel.
And also what happens in two years? The Republicans have another game of kickball just in time for the presidential elections, and they have the added grenade in their arsenal of a president who can't even stand firm for what he believes in. I'm really at the point now where I'm just.. done.