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FOX News Isn't
Author: BobR
Date: 12/16/2010 13:15:47
There are people in this country who spend a fair amount of time keeping themselves informed. They take this obligation seriously enough to seek out the truth, and listen to varying opinions analyzing the truth so that they can consider contexts they might have missed. Most of you dear readers would fit into that category.
Most people, however, are not quite as interested. They watch 30-60 minutes of news and take whatever is spoon fed to them as the truth, and go about their day believing whatever the TV machine tells them. They might be watching CNN or MSNBC, but more than likely they are watching FOX News. The sad reality is that they are not under-informed, they are actually misinformed.
A new study shows that in several key political areas, more FOX News watchers believe falsehoods than watchers of other news channels:
(FYI - those who watched CNN or MSNBC didn't necessarily do well, but they did better than FOX News watchers)
How does this happen? FOX News has been known to use the "gossip" model for creating "facts" out of thin air:
Morning: Someone on a morning talk show says "I think Obama is a Muslim"
Noon: "Some people believe Obama is a Muslim"
Afternoon: "Some say Obama is a Muslim"
Evening: "It's been widely reported that Obama is a Muslim"
Note that the passive voice used in the latter 3 statements doesn't really provide a source for the "fact". The "some say" was widely outed way back when "Outfoxed" (the documentary) came out. The other one - "widely reported" - infers a certain validity to something without actually sourcing it or even providing examples with sources. It's marketing, not reporting.
Another example is omission. The recent failure of the 9/11 responders health bill was defeated by the Republicans voting against it en bloc. You wouldn't know that if you watched FOX:
Anyone that thinks this NOT coming from the top need only read the memo from Bill Sammon, the managing editor of FOX News, who told the staff to cast doubt on global warming:
So why would anyone watch FOX News when they deliberately distort the truth, blur the line between "News" and "Opinion" so completely that it is impossible to tell which is which, and omit vital details necessary to understanding a story? The reasons are likely myriad, but I've heard people tell me they are the "only ones who are 'fair and balanced'", which just shows how well they market that demonstrably untrue moniker.
FOX News does not deserve to have the word "news" in their name. It's a facade masking a charade that creates a farce of our national discourse. Everyone has opinions, but there are only one set of facts, and FOX News does not seem interested in them.
Most people, however, are not quite as interested. They watch 30-60 minutes of news and take whatever is spoon fed to them as the truth, and go about their day believing whatever the TV machine tells them. They might be watching CNN or MSNBC, but more than likely they are watching FOX News. The sad reality is that they are not under-informed, they are actually misinformed.
A new study shows that in several key political areas, more FOX News watchers believe falsehoods than watchers of other news channels:
Yet another study has been released proving that watching Fox News is detrimental to your intelligence. World Public Opinion, a project managed by the Program on International Policy Attitudes at the University of Maryland, conducted a survey of American voters that shows that Fox News viewers are significantly more misinformed than consumers of news from other sources. What’s more, the study shows that greater exposure to Fox News increases misinformation.
So the more you watch, the less you know. Or to be precise, the more you think you know that is actually false.
[...]
In eight of the nine questions below, Fox News placed first in the percentage of those who were misinformed (they placed second in the question on TARP). That’s a pretty high batting average for journalistic fraud. Here is a list of what Fox News viewers believe that just ain't so:
- 91 percent believe the stimulus legislation lost jobs
- 72 percent believe the health reform law will increase the deficit
- 72 percent believe the economy is getting worse
- 60 percent believe climate change is not occurring
- 49 percent believe income taxes have gone up
- 63 percent believe the stimulus legislation did not include any tax cuts
- 56 percent believe Obama initiated the GM/Chrysler bailout
- 38 percent believe that most Republicans opposed TARP
- 63 percent believe Obama was not born in the U.S. (or that it is unclear)
(FYI - those who watched CNN or MSNBC didn't necessarily do well, but they did better than FOX News watchers)
How does this happen? FOX News has been known to use the "gossip" model for creating "facts" out of thin air:
Morning: Someone on a morning talk show says "I think Obama is a Muslim"
Noon: "Some people believe Obama is a Muslim"
Afternoon: "Some say Obama is a Muslim"
Evening: "It's been widely reported that Obama is a Muslim"
Note that the passive voice used in the latter 3 statements doesn't really provide a source for the "fact". The "some say" was widely outed way back when "Outfoxed" (the documentary) came out. The other one - "widely reported" - infers a certain validity to something without actually sourcing it or even providing examples with sources. It's marketing, not reporting.
Another example is omission. The recent failure of the 9/11 responders health bill was defeated by the Republicans voting against it en bloc. You wouldn't know that if you watched FOX:
Fox News legal analyst Peter Johnson, Jr. is mad. He's mad that Congress did not pass health benefits for 9/11 first responders. But he's not mad enough to explain why.
The bill was opposed almost exclusively by Republicans, who demanded Democrats first pass tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans.
In a three minute monologue broadcast Monday during Fox & Friends, Johnson said simply that "Congress" was to blame.
"Shame, embarrassment, outrage, anger, all are proper reactions to the conduct of our Senators, who will now find one excuse after another to explain away the fact that they have turned their back on American heroes," he said. "Heroes whose only sin was to expect nothing for their service and were then promised the world by politicians who couldn't take enough pictures with them."
Anyone that thinks this NOT coming from the top need only read the memo from Bill Sammon, the managing editor of FOX News, who told the staff to cast doubt on global warming:
In the midst of global climate change talks last December, a top Fox News official sent an email questioning the "veracity of climate change data" and ordering the network's journalists to "refrain from asserting that the planet has warmed (or cooled) in any given period without IMMEDIATELY pointing out that such theories are based upon data that critics have called into question."
The directive, sent by Fox News Washington managing editor Bill Sammon, was issued less than 15 minutes after Fox correspondent Wendell Goler accurately reported on-air that the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization announced that 2000-2009 was "on track to be the warmest [decade] on record."
So why would anyone watch FOX News when they deliberately distort the truth, blur the line between "News" and "Opinion" so completely that it is impossible to tell which is which, and omit vital details necessary to understanding a story? The reasons are likely myriad, but I've heard people tell me they are the "only ones who are 'fair and balanced'", which just shows how well they market that demonstrably untrue moniker.
FOX News does not deserve to have the word "news" in their name. It's a facade masking a charade that creates a farce of our national discourse. Everyone has opinions, but there are only one set of facts, and FOX News does not seem interested in them.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 13:43:45
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 13:43:45
Morning 
I have 1 of these Fox News(?) lovers on our hoa board - he is the complete PITA that I complain about - he is the most obnoxious person and thinks he knows everything about everything when he couldn't be more wrong. He is an unreasonable and just not nice person who won't listen to anyone but his other buddies (I like to call them the stooges) - and especailly will not listen to women. He is what I think of when I think of constant Fox viewers.
Now I put him in contrast with our new pres - she and her husband are both conservatives but you know what - they are lovely people and good friends. I know they watch Fox news (he loves Hannity) but here's the difference - they have lives outside of watching the news.
I'm not sure what that says, maybe that if you have something to do beside watch Fox your are a civiled and social person who knows how to treat people, even those who may disagree with you politcally.
I have 1 of these Fox News(?) lovers on our hoa board - he is the complete PITA that I complain about - he is the most obnoxious person and thinks he knows everything about everything when he couldn't be more wrong. He is an unreasonable and just not nice person who won't listen to anyone but his other buddies (I like to call them the stooges) - and especailly will not listen to women. He is what I think of when I think of constant Fox viewers.
Now I put him in contrast with our new pres - she and her husband are both conservatives but you know what - they are lovely people and good friends. I know they watch Fox news (he loves Hannity) but here's the difference - they have lives outside of watching the news.
I'm not sure what that says, maybe that if you have something to do beside watch Fox your are a civiled and social person who knows how to treat people, even those who may disagree with you politcally.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 12/16/2010 13:55:31
velveeta jones on 12/16/2010 13:55:31
Morning!
Whew!!!!!! finally able to sit down and turn on the interwebs. Now I can catch up on Mon, Tues and Wed blogs.
Almost, al----most done Christmas shopping, and my blogger joe going in the mail today.
:Thud: :Thud:
Now, about that Christmas bonus? No? Nothing? Really........???
bastards.
Whew!!!!!! finally able to sit down and turn on the interwebs. Now I can catch up on Mon, Tues and Wed blogs.
Almost, al----most done Christmas shopping, and my blogger joe going in the mail today.
:Thud: :Thud:
Now, about that Christmas bonus? No? Nothing? Really........???
bastards.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:03:04
yeah, our bonus if we get one is gift certificates - at least its something so I shouldn't be ungratful. this is our second year of now holiday party - kinda sucks
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:03:04
Quote by velveeta jones:
Morning!
Whew!!!!!! finally able to sit down and turn on the interwebs. Now I can catch up on Mon, Tues and Wed blogs.
Almost, al----most done Christmas shopping, and my blogger joe going in the mail today.
:Thud:
Now, about that Christmas bonus? No? Nothing? Really........???
bastards.
yeah, our bonus if we get one is gift certificates - at least its something so I shouldn't be ungratful. this is our second year of now holiday party - kinda sucks
Comment by 
Raine on 12/16/2010 14:11:56
Raine on 12/16/2010 14:11:56
Good Morning! 
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/16/2010 14:24:17
TriSec on 12/16/2010 14:24:17
Greetings, comrades.
Ah, Fox. So now there's scientific proof that most Fox viewers are idiots?
Ah, Fox. So now there's scientific proof that most Fox viewers are idiots?
Comment by 
BobR on 12/16/2010 14:33:34
Gift certificates to your own store?
That would be the ultimate middle finger to the employees
BobR on 12/16/2010 14:33:34
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by velveeta jones:
Morning!
Whew!!!!!! finally able to sit down and turn on the interwebs. Now I can catch up on Mon, Tues and Wed blogs.
Almost, al----most done Christmas shopping, and my blogger joe going in the mail today.
:Thud:
Now, about that Christmas bonus? No? Nothing? Really........???
bastards.
yeah, our bonus if we get one is gift certificates - at least its something so I shouldn't be ungratful. this is our second year of now holiday party - kinda sucks
Gift certificates to your own store?
That would be the ultimate middle finger to the employees
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:33:54
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:33:54
back in a few have to get rolls for tomorrow's office pot luck 
Comment by BobR on 12/16/2010 14:34:21
empirical data!
which - like all scientific data - will be ignored or distorted by FOX News
BobR on 12/16/2010 14:34:21
Quote by TriSec:
Greetings, comrades.
Ah, Fox. So now there's scientific proof that most Fox viewers are idiots?
empirical data!
which - like all scientific data - will be ignored or distorted by FOX News
Comment by BobR on 12/16/2010 14:35:15
nothing says "I care" like store-bought side dishes... 
BobR on 12/16/2010 14:35:15
Quote by wickedpam:
back in a few have to get rolls for tomorrow's office pot luck
nothing says "I care" like store-bought side dishes...
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:35:31
luckily enough - its usually honey baked ham, starbucks and something else.
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:35:31
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by velveeta jones:
Morning!
Whew!!!!!! finally able to sit down and turn on the interwebs. Now I can catch up on Mon, Tues and Wed blogs.
Almost, al----most done Christmas shopping, and my blogger joe going in the mail today.
:Thud:
Now, about that Christmas bonus? No? Nothing? Really........???
bastards.
yeah, our bonus if we get one is gift certificates - at least its something so I shouldn't be ungratful. this is our second year of now holiday party - kinda sucks
Gift certificates to your own store?
luckily enough - its usually honey baked ham, starbucks and something else.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:36:06
pppbbbtttt
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:36:06
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
back in a few have to get rolls for tomorrow's office pot luck
nothing says "I care" like store-bought side dishes...
pppbbbtttt
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2010 14:45:29
TriSec on 12/16/2010 14:45:29
Heh. Starting tomorrow night after the Pack meeting, I'm going to spend a significant amount of time this weekend chained to the stove making cookies.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:56:57
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 14:56:57
scratch that - the boss has it covered
And snow has been seen in Alexandria - almost a year to the day of the first blizzard
And snow has been seen in Alexandria - almost a year to the day of the first blizzard
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2010 15:12:04
Snowing here, light flurries--
Guh.
Raine on 12/16/2010 15:12:04
Quote by wickedpam:
scratch that - the boss has it covered
And snow has been seen in Alexandria - almost a year to the day of the first blizzard
Snowing here, light flurries--
Guh.
Comment by BobR on 12/16/2010 15:15:49
BobR on 12/16/2010 15:15:49
The discussion on the Steph show right now plays well into my blog today!
Comment by BobR on 12/16/2010 15:16:36
Do you need our mailing address?
BobR on 12/16/2010 15:16:36
Quote by TriSec:
Heh. Starting tomorrow night after the Pack meeting, I'm going to spend a significant amount of time this weekend chained to the stove making cookies.
Do you need our mailing address?
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2010 15:24:39
Yes it did!
Raine on 12/16/2010 15:24:39
Quote by BobR:
The discussion on the Steph show right now plays well into my blog today!
Yes it did!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2010 15:33:55
That's doesn't look like light flurries out of my window
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 15:33:55
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
scratch that - the boss has it covered
And snow has been seen in Alexandria - almost a year to the day of the first blizzard
Snowing here, light flurries--
Guh.
That's doesn't look like light flurries out of my window
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/16/2010 15:37:01
livingonli on 12/16/2010 15:37:01
Good morning everyone.
Up early to try and get some things done. Of course it didn't help when Fox News was told by the courts that it had the right to lie after the WTVT-Monsanto case a few years back when Fox fired local two reporters who wouldn't back down on an Monsanto story which was critical of BGH.
Up early to try and get some things done. Of course it didn't help when Fox News was told by the courts that it had the right to lie after the WTVT-Monsanto case a few years back when Fox fired local two reporters who wouldn't back down on an Monsanto story which was critical of BGH.
Comment by BobR on 12/16/2010 15:38:25
yeah - it's turning into a real snow now!
BobR on 12/16/2010 15:38:25
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
scratch that - the boss has it covered
And snow has been seen in Alexandria - almost a year to the day of the first blizzard
Snowing here, light flurries--
Guh.
That's doesn't look like light flurries out of my window
yeah - it's turning into a real snow now!
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2010 15:45:35
TriSec on 12/16/2010 15:45:35
So apparently the Snow Miser is geographically challenged again this year?
Although we are expecting a coastal storm Sunday which *may* give us some of the white stuff.
Funny thing, that. Everyone expects a white Christmas around here, but statistically that happens only about 25% of the time.
Although we are expecting a coastal storm Sunday which *may* give us some of the white stuff.
Funny thing, that. Everyone expects a white Christmas around here, but statistically that happens only about 25% of the time.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2010 15:46:05
What, that's not worth a road trip? <-- back at ya!
TriSec on 12/16/2010 15:46:05
Quote by BobR:
Do you need our mailing address?
What, that's not worth a road trip?
<-- back at ya!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2010 15:52:52
I blame Barbara Stanwyck
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 15:52:52
Quote by TriSec:
So apparently the Snow Miser is geographically challenged again this year?
Although we are expecting a coastal storm Sunday which *may* give us some of the white stuff.
Funny thing, that. Everyone expects a white Christmas around here, but statistically that happens only about 25% of the time.
I blame Barbara Stanwyck
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2010 16:16:41
TriSec on 12/16/2010 16:16:41
Listening to the Sinatra Xmas album now...
I tell ya, we have the absolute worst of the worst on the store soundtrack. I'd be happy if they just put Vince Guaraldi on repeat, but noooooo......
I tell ya, we have the absolute worst of the worst on the store soundtrack. I'd be happy if they just put Vince Guaraldi on repeat, but noooooo......
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 16:30:47
That's MISS Barbara Stanwyck. ;)
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 16:30:47
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:
So apparently the Snow Miser is geographically challenged again this year?
Although we are expecting a coastal storm Sunday which *may* give us some of the white stuff.
Funny thing, that. Everyone expects a white Christmas around here, but statistically that happens only about 25% of the time.
I blame Barbara Stanwyck
That's MISS Barbara Stanwyck. ;)
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2010 16:32:14
Raine on 12/16/2010 16:32:14
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 16:34:59
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 16:34:59
I remember reading in a Radio-TV board very recently that Fox News gets around .58 for each subscriber, far more than the real and quasi 24/7 news channels and channels like Comedy Central.
Now they want more.
There's a case for a-la-carte if there ever was one.
Now they want more.
There's a case for a-la-carte if there ever was one.
Comment by livingonli on 12/16/2010 16:35:16
livingonli on 12/16/2010 16:35:16
I get up early and it still takes me awhile to get going.
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2010 16:36:33
hey Rabbit!
Raine on 12/16/2010 16:36:33
Quote by trojanrabbit:
That's MISS Barbara Stanwyck.
hey Rabbit!
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2010 16:37:27
Raine on 12/16/2010 16:37:27
lockdown has been lifted on Capitol Hill.
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2010 16:39:56
Raine on 12/16/2010 16:39:56
from TPM: And now all clear issued on CapHill. Lockdown ended. Unconfirmed reports of man with weapon outside cap building who was then arrested
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 16:44:28
I'd just LOVE that.
Let's see....Family Party on Sunday around 2PM. Since I'm taking my parents, we'll leave when they're ready. Then I get to drive myself home, through FoxboroUGH and across Route 1 near Gilette where there's an 8:30 football game. WHEEEEE! Add snow, even better.
Took 3 hours to get home last night, fatal accident where someone flipped their Jeep on Rt 128 and tied up traffic for miles. Dunno how you do that during rush hour. Oh, wait, I do.....during rush hour they open the breakdown lane to traffic - goes faster than the left lane. Not that I know what really happened.
My joy of watching the Pats destroy Da Bears (not enough payback for SB XX) was ruined by having to watch 60 Minutes ads with The Boner crying.
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 16:44:28
Quote by TriSec:
So apparently the Snow Miser is geographically challenged again this year?
Although we are expecting a coastal storm Sunday which *may* give us some of the white stuff.
Funny thing, that. Everyone expects a white Christmas around here, but statistically that happens only about 25% of the time.
I'd just LOVE that.
Let's see....Family Party on Sunday around 2PM. Since I'm taking my parents, we'll leave when they're ready. Then I get to drive myself home, through FoxboroUGH and across Route 1 near Gilette where there's an 8:30 football game. WHEEEEE! Add snow, even better.
Took 3 hours to get home last night, fatal accident where someone flipped their Jeep on Rt 128 and tied up traffic for miles. Dunno how you do that during rush hour. Oh, wait, I do.....during rush hour they open the breakdown lane to traffic - goes faster than the left lane. Not that I know what really happened.
My joy of watching the Pats destroy Da Bears (not enough payback for SB XX) was ruined by having to watch 60 Minutes ads with The Boner crying.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 16:48:08
Hey Raine!
Seems like I just post in spurts.
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 16:48:08
Quote by Raine:Quote by trojanrabbit:
That's MISS Barbara Stanwyck.
hey Rabbit!
Hey Raine!
Seems like I just post in spurts.
Comment by livingonli on 12/16/2010 16:49:04
Fox is trying to make up for the loss of advertising during the downturn by jacking up the rates for all their channels from the Fox broadcasting stations (see Cablevision's recent fight) and are extending it to their cable properties, At this rate, cable companies will be paying more for Fox programming across the board than what they pay Disney-ESPN which had been the leader in channel fees.
livingonli on 12/16/2010 16:49:04
Quote by trojanrabbit:
I remember reading in a Radio-TV board very recently that Fox News gets around .58 for each subscriber, far more than the real and quasi 24/7 news channels and channels like Comedy Central.
Now they want more.
There's a case for a-la-carte if there ever was one.
Fox is trying to make up for the loss of advertising during the downturn by jacking up the rates for all their channels from the Fox broadcasting stations (see Cablevision's recent fight) and are extending it to their cable properties, At this rate, cable companies will be paying more for Fox programming across the board than what they pay Disney-ESPN which had been the leader in channel fees.
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2010 16:52:31
Raine on 12/16/2010 16:52:31
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 17:08:41
I suppose if anyone had to guts to tell Murdoch to shove it IRT Fixed Noise, Fox would retaliate by pulling all the other FoxCrap, again.
And if part of the advertising downturn is because of traitors like Glenn Beck losing said advertisers, why should we have to pay for it?
Of course then Disney would want more.......
trojanrabbit on 12/16/2010 17:08:41
Quote by livingonli:Quote by trojanrabbit:
I remember reading in a Radio-TV board very recently that Fox News gets around .58 for each subscriber, far more than the real and quasi 24/7 news channels and channels like Comedy Central.
Now they want more.
There's a case for a-la-carte if there ever was one.
Fox is trying to make up for the loss of advertising during the downturn by jacking up the rates for all their channels from the Fox broadcasting stations (see Cablevision's recent fight) and are extending it to their cable properties, At this rate, cable companies will be paying more for Fox programming across the board than what they pay Disney-ESPN which had been the leader in channel fees.
I suppose if anyone had to guts to tell Murdoch to shove it IRT Fixed Noise, Fox would retaliate by pulling all the other FoxCrap, again.
And if part of the advertising downturn is because of traitors like Glenn Beck losing said advertisers, why should we have to pay for it?
Of course then Disney would want more.......
Comment by velveeta jones on 12/16/2010 17:40:29
velveeta jones on 12/16/2010 17:40:29
Siiiiiiiighhhhhhh.
When is this season over? Man, I wish I were rich and had a huge tax break so I could HIRE SOMEONE to do my shopping, driving, mailing, decorating, painting my childs bedroom (promised before Christmas) and robotically talking on the phone to my parents and family members.
Siiiighhhhh.
When is this season over? Man, I wish I were rich and had a huge tax break so I could HIRE SOMEONE to do my shopping, driving, mailing, decorating, painting my childs bedroom (promised before Christmas) and robotically talking on the phone to my parents and family members.
Siiiighhhhh.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2010 17:42:08
TriSec on 12/16/2010 17:42:08
*grunt*
I show T-8 days left to go, and I'm feeling pretty wiped today.
I expect that by next Wednesday, I'll be on the prowl for brains; better alert Mondo.
I show T-8 days left to go, and I'm feeling pretty wiped today.
I expect that by next Wednesday, I'll be on the prowl for brains; better alert Mondo.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2010 17:49:09
TriSec on 12/16/2010 17:49:09
I am very pleased to be able to report that at tonight's meeting the Board of Managers of First Parish in Waltham, Universalist - Unitarian, Inc. voted unanimously to become the sponsoring organization of Cub Scout Pack 250 and charter the Pack. This will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. We look forward to working with the leaders of Pack 250 on behalf of the boys of Waltham.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2010 18:02:52
TriSec on 12/16/2010 18:02:52
Say hello to our new sponsoring organization.
Literally within sight of the Cubmaster's house (less than 2/10 of a mile). But I swear that had nothing to do with our outreach to them, really!
Literally within sight of the Cubmaster's house (less than 2/10 of a mile). But I swear that had nothing to do with our outreach to them, really!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/16/2010 18:08:20
wickedpam on 12/16/2010 18:08:20
Congrats Tri
Comment by livingonli on 12/16/2010 18:19:39
livingonli on 12/16/2010 18:19:39
Waiting for my car to get towed to the mechanic. Hope it's just the battery since I just need a couple of more months out of the car.
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2010 20:12:03
Raine on 12/16/2010 20:12:03
Quote by TriSec:
I am very pleased to be able to report that at tonight's meeting the Board of Managers of First Parish in Waltham, Universalist - Unitarian, Inc. voted unanimously to become the sponsoring organization of Cub Scout Pack 250 and charter the Pack. This will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. We look forward to working with the leaders of Pack 250 on behalf of the boys of Waltham.
Comment by Raine on 12/16/2010 20:13:59
Raine on 12/16/2010 20:13:59
RIP Blake Edwards. 
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/16/2010 20:15:09
Scoopster on 12/16/2010 20:15:09
Afternoon kiddies! Sorry I'm late it's been a busy day here..
It's been pretty busy for Susan Collins too.. greeting visitors with an "honor guard" 'n all.
These fucking people and their actions make me literally want to yack all over myself.
It's been pretty busy for Susan Collins too.. greeting visitors with an "honor guard" 'n all.
These fucking people and their actions make me literally want to yack all over myself.
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2010 20:20:04
TriSec on 12/16/2010 20:20:04
Comment by TriSec on 12/16/2010 20:43:31
TriSec on 12/16/2010 20:43:31
Off to the store in a bit. It's that time of year.
Customer: I need this slipper in a size 8.
TriSec: Sorry sir, all I have is this left sock with a hole in it.
Customer: I'LL TAKE IT!!! Do you giftwrap?
Customer: I need this slipper in a size 8.
TriSec: Sorry sir, all I have is this left sock with a hole in it.
Customer: I'LL TAKE IT!!! Do you giftwrap?
Comment by BobR on 12/16/2010 21:09:59
Would you like some cheese to go with that whine?
BobR on 12/16/2010 21:09:59
Quote by velveeta jones:
Siiiiiiiighhhhhhh.
When is this season over? Man, I wish I were rich and had a huge tax break so I could HIRE SOMEONE to do my shopping, driving, mailing, decorating, painting my childs bedroom (promised before Christmas) and robotically talking on the phone to my parents and family members.
Siiiighhhhh.
Would you like some cheese to go with that whine?