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Black and White
Author: BobR
Date: 08/17/2011 12:39:38
It was only 2 1/2 years ago that Democrats swept into DC, taking over the Excecutive and Legislative branches of government. It was going to be a new day in Washington, with all kinds of progress across the board. Things were REALLY going to change...
Except - they really didn't. Republicans dug in their heels over EVERY bill. The Senate, with about 6 months of a filibuster-proof majority still had conservative Democrats from conservative states. The lack of a quick turnaround in the job and economic problems (and disillusioned progressive voters' lack of participation) led to the Republicans taking back the House, and evening the balance in the Senate. It's been 8 months since they came back to DC - how have things changed in DC?
In a word - "Buyer's Remorse" (okay - that's two words...)
Republicans are showing that they don't abide negative criticism very well. House Rep. Doug "Tar Baby" Lamborn (R-CO) has banned protesting at his office. That's right - unless you're there to heap praise upon him, you are not allowed there at all:
House Rep Paul Ryan (R-WI) is filtering out the riff-raff by charging his consituents to talk to him. That's right - if you want to voice criticism, you must contribute to his campaign. In his mind - he is just having campaign events, and no town hall meetings. Is this sleazy? Yes, it is.
Republican presidential hopeful Texas governor Rick Perry is clomping his Texas-sized cowboy boots all over the campaign china shop, and blurting out little gems like "if this guy prints more money between now and the election, I dunno what y’all would do to him in Iowa but we would treat him pretty ugly down in Texas. Printing more money to play politics at this particular time in American history is almost treasonous in my opinion." He said this about Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
That was even a bit much for his Republican co-horts. Karl Rove and a former Bush speechwriter have both criticized the remarks, and presidential hopeful Rick Santorum called the comments "out of bounds" (of course - he IS also the competition). Rick Perry has plenty of other troubles to deal with without creating more of his own. I don't know how big a problem it will be with his campaign, but Perry invested in a porn company in 1995 (warning: link may not be considered work safe, depending on where you work).
All of this ugliness is causing voters to reconsider their choices. In Wisconsin, voters took two seats away from incumbent Republicans in recall elections. Republicans tried a tit-for-tat, but were unable to oust the Democrats, including two who retained their seats in yesterday's recall elections. This may well be a referendum on next year's elections.
So compare this with the Democrats. What has President Obama been doing recently? In an effort to actually put some teeth into the notion of transitioning from foreign fossil fuels to domestic "greener" fuels, he is investing half a billion dollars in biofuels to power government and military ships and jets:
How many times have we heard empty promises of "switchgrass" or other clean fuel initiatives, and then nothing done? This is putting our money where our mouth is. This is progress; this is change.
Republicans and Democrats the same? I don't think so.
Except - they really didn't. Republicans dug in their heels over EVERY bill. The Senate, with about 6 months of a filibuster-proof majority still had conservative Democrats from conservative states. The lack of a quick turnaround in the job and economic problems (and disillusioned progressive voters' lack of participation) led to the Republicans taking back the House, and evening the balance in the Senate. It's been 8 months since they came back to DC - how have things changed in DC?
In a word - "Buyer's Remorse" (okay - that's two words...)
Republicans are showing that they don't abide negative criticism very well. House Rep. Doug "Tar Baby" Lamborn (R-CO) has banned protesting at his office. That's right - unless you're there to heap praise upon him, you are not allowed there at all:
The Colorado Springs blog Not My Tribe noted last week that in the wake of public outrage over Lamborn's comments, his offices now have a rule against protests.
"Private Property -- No Soliciting, No Protesting, No Loitering," a sign outside the congressman's office reads.
"A U.S. Congressman should not be declaring his public taxpayer-funded congressional office 'private property' and shouldn't be putting a sign out telling his constituents they have no right to peaceably assemble and protest," Sirota told The Huffington Post. "That's just fundamentally un-American."
But that rule seems to only apply to Lamborn's detractors, as supporters were able to rally outside his office Friday.
House Rep Paul Ryan (R-WI) is filtering out the riff-raff by charging his consituents to talk to him. That's right - if you want to voice criticism, you must contribute to his campaign. In his mind - he is just having campaign events, and no town hall meetings. Is this sleazy? Yes, it is.
Republican presidential hopeful Texas governor Rick Perry is clomping his Texas-sized cowboy boots all over the campaign china shop, and blurting out little gems like "if this guy prints more money between now and the election, I dunno what y’all would do to him in Iowa but we would treat him pretty ugly down in Texas. Printing more money to play politics at this particular time in American history is almost treasonous in my opinion." He said this about Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
That was even a bit much for his Republican co-horts. Karl Rove and a former Bush speechwriter have both criticized the remarks, and presidential hopeful Rick Santorum called the comments "out of bounds" (of course - he IS also the competition). Rick Perry has plenty of other troubles to deal with without creating more of his own. I don't know how big a problem it will be with his campaign, but Perry invested in a porn company in 1995 (warning: link may not be considered work safe, depending on where you work).
All of this ugliness is causing voters to reconsider their choices. In Wisconsin, voters took two seats away from incumbent Republicans in recall elections. Republicans tried a tit-for-tat, but were unable to oust the Democrats, including two who retained their seats in yesterday's recall elections. This may well be a referendum on next year's elections.
So compare this with the Democrats. What has President Obama been doing recently? In an effort to actually put some teeth into the notion of transitioning from foreign fossil fuels to domestic "greener" fuels, he is investing half a billion dollars in biofuels to power government and military ships and jets:
The Obama administration will invest as much as $510 million over the next three years in advanced biofuels to power military and commercial ships and jets.
The effort is part of a push by the Obama administration to wean the country off its dependence on foreign oil and boost the domestic biofuels industry, a key sector in farm states that will play a major role in the 2012 elections.
The Energy Department, Agriculture Department and Navy signed an agreement Tuesday to retrofit or build biofuels plants across the United States that can supply advanced biofuels for the military as well as the commercial transportation sector.
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Tuesday that the plan will improve national security by making the country’s military less dependant on oil from volatile nations.
How many times have we heard empty promises of "switchgrass" or other clean fuel initiatives, and then nothing done? This is putting our money where our mouth is. This is progress; this is change.
Republicans and Democrats the same? I don't think so.
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:03:51
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:03:51
Morning all.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:04:43
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:04:43
Hmmm Drops "Pancho and Lefty" on the blog sound system lets it rip real loud
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:05:20
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:05:20
Steve Earle version, from his album "Townes."
Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 13:09:34
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 13:09:34
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 08/17/2011 13:15:15
good morning!
Raine on 08/17/2011 13:15:15
good morning!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 13:27:16
Heck, years of listening to Don & Mike and even I knew that August is Elvis Death Day month
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 13:27:16
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bachmann loose Elvis fan vote.
Heck, years of listening to Don & Mike and even I knew that August is Elvis Death Day month
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:31:37
Well played Madam!
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:31:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bachmann loose Elvis fan vote.
Heck, years of listening to Don & Mike and even I knew that August is Elvis Death Day month
Well played Madam!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 13:38:32
Do you remember the week of shows they would do leading up to the anniversary of his death - I swear there are things I never wanted to know
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 13:38:32
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bachmann loose Elvis fan vote.
Heck, years of listening to Don & Mike and even I knew that August is Elvis Death Day month
Do you remember the week of shows they would do leading up to the anniversary of his death - I swear there are things I never wanted to know
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:46:44
Oh yes! Like The King's impacted colon weighing 42 pounds?
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:46:44
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bachmann loose Elvis fan vote.
Heck, years of listening to Don & Mike and even I knew that August is Elvis Death Day month
Do you remember the week of shows they would do leading up to the anniversary of his death - I swear there are things I never wanted to know
Oh yes! Like The King's impacted colon weighing 42 pounds?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:47:14
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:47:14
Mala, two words: Memphis Riot.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:49:23
Lookit what Mala and I did with our Don & Mike Show discussion!
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 13:49:23
Lookit what Mala and I did with our Don & Mike Show discussion!
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 13:51:43
See what happens when you get All Shook up?
Raine on 08/17/2011 13:51:43
Quote by Mondobubba:
Lookit what Mala and I did with out Don & Mike Show discussion!
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 13:54:56
Raine on 08/17/2011 13:54:56
WTH, TriSec -- you know anything about this?
Boston bar Peggy O'Neil's sued for not allowing black patrons in; owner denies accusations
Boston bar Peggy O'Neil's sued for not allowing black patrons in; owner denies accusations
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 14:00:05
Raine on 08/17/2011 14:00:05
This is a really good compare contrast video....
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/17/2011 14:03:15
Scoopster on 08/17/2011 14:03:15
Mornin' all.. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 14:06:58
:Omar Little: Oh, indeed!
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 14:06:58
Quote by Raine:See what happens when you get All Shook up?Quote by Mondobubba:
Lookit what Mala and I did with out Don & Mike Show discussion!
:Omar Little: Oh, indeed!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 14:07:59
shooting flashbulbs in the pool
scatter the monkey
oh yes, I remember
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 14:07:59
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bachmann loose Elvis fan vote.
Heck, years of listening to Don & Mike and even I knew that August is Elvis Death Day month
Do you remember the week of shows they would do leading up to the anniversary of his death - I swear there are things I never wanted to know
Oh yes! Like The King's impacted colon weighing 42 pounds?
shooting flashbulbs in the pool
scatter the monkey
oh yes, I remember
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 14:08:22
lol - yes
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 14:08:22
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala, two words: Memphis Riot.
lol - yes
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 14:11:00
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 14:11:00
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 14:11:58
Raine on 08/17/2011 14:11:58
WARNING -- This is a link to a conservative radio station. (It's JARRING to look at)
I post it for this:
Friday, October 7 - 7:30 pm
TICKET PRICES RANGE FROM $20 TO $97
She's NOT RUNNING.
I post it for this:
Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck are coming to town for a once in a lifetime event and you don't want to miss it. FM NewsTalk 97.1 and Hansen's Tree Service proudly present Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck, Friday October 7th, at the Family Arena. Tickets go on sale through Metrotix this Friday at 10am, but 97.1 Insiders can purchase tickets this Thursday from 10am until 10pm in a special Insiders only pre-sale.
Friday, October 7 - 7:30 pm
TICKET PRICES RANGE FROM $20 TO $97
She's NOT RUNNING.
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 14:12:37
You know, He makes the Governor look sane, to be quite honest.
Raine on 08/17/2011 14:12:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The "Cooch" may challenge Senator Warner.
oh lord, I really can't stand that man.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 14:14:22
that he does. I can't believe he called Warner liberal - Warner is no where near liberal
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 14:14:22
Quote by Raine:You know, He makes the Governor look sane, to be quite honest.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The "Cooch" may challenge Senator Warner.
that he does. I can't believe he called Warner liberal - Warner is no where near liberal
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 14:34:57
Raine on 08/17/2011 14:34:57
So I am pretty excited about the MLK dedication. I wish I had been able to get a ticket...
It look VERY different from all the things I have seen do far in this picture.
It look VERY different from all the things I have seen do far in this picture.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 08/17/2011 14:36:37
velveeta jones on 08/17/2011 14:36:37
Good Morning!!
Listening to the show........ whilst cleaning the abode. Cleaning never ends.
Listening to the show........ whilst cleaning the abode. Cleaning never ends.
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 14:41:49
Hi Vel! Miss you,
you!
Raine on 08/17/2011 14:41:49
Quote by velveeta jones:
Good Morning!!
Listening to the show........ whilst cleaning the abode. Cleaning never ends.
Hi Vel! Miss you,
you!
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/17/2011 14:42:45
OH......... MY.............. GOD........
Maybe she should rethink that "no Telepromter" idea, yes?
velveeta jones on 08/17/2011 14:42:45
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bachmann loose Elvis fan vote.
OH......... MY.............. GOD........
Maybe she should rethink that "no Telepromter" idea, yes?
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/17/2011 14:44:00
Love all ya'll! I WILL be making it up to DC sometime before this year ends. Somehow. Someway.......
velveeta jones on 08/17/2011 14:44:00
Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Good Morning!!
Listening to the show........ whilst cleaning the abode. Cleaning never ends.
Hi Vel! Miss you,
Love all ya'll! I WILL be making it up to DC sometime before this year ends. Somehow. Someway.......
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 14:49:06
We are going away the second week of October -- but aside from that -- anytime!
Raine on 08/17/2011 14:49:06
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Good Morning!!
Listening to the show........ whilst cleaning the abode. Cleaning never ends.
Hi Vel! Miss you,
<3 you!
Love all ya'll! I WILL be making it up to DC sometime before this year ends. Somehow. Someway.......
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 14:51:25
OMG.
I have a feeling a certain partner of mine is gonna make this on sunday! (And y'all know we take Sunday breakfast seriously around here. )
Raine on 08/17/2011 14:51:25
Quote by Scoopster:
This might be the greatest recipe of all time.
OMG.
I have a feeling a certain partner of mine is gonna make this on sunday! (And y'all know we take Sunday breakfast seriously around here. )
Comment by 
BobR on 08/17/2011 14:59:38
If he runs (win or lose), does that mean he's out as Attorney General? That would be awesome
BobR on 08/17/2011 14:59:38
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:You know, He makes the Governor look sane, to be quite honest.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The "Cooch" may challenge Senator Warner.
that he does. I can't believe he called Warner liberal - Warner is no where near liberal
If he runs (win or lose), does that mean he's out as Attorney General? That would be awesome
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 15:07:32
That would imply she can actually read...
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 15:07:32
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bachmann loose Elvis fan vote.
OH......... MY.............. GOD........
Maybe she should rethink that "no Telepromter" idea, yes?
That would imply she can actually read...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 15:13:39
I see a trip to Cheesetique in the future
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 15:13:39
Quote by Raine:We are going away the second week of October -- but aside from that -- anytime!Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Good Morning!!
Listening to the show........ whilst cleaning the abode. Cleaning never ends.
Hi Vel! Miss you,
<3 you!
Love all ya'll! I WILL be making it up to DC sometime before this year ends. Somehow. Someway.......
I see a trip to Cheesetique in the future
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 15:14:15
that would be awesome
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 15:14:15
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:You know, He makes the Governor look sane, to be quite honest.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
The "Cooch" may challenge Senator Warner.
that he does. I can't believe he called Warner liberal - Warner is no where near liberal
If he runs (win or lose), does that mean he's out as Attorney General? That would be awesome
that would be awesome
Comment by BobR on 08/17/2011 15:21:23
FIRST full week of October...
BobR on 08/17/2011 15:21:23
Quote by Raine:We are going away the second week of October -- but aside from that -- anytime!Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Good Morning!!
Listening to the show........ whilst cleaning the abode. Cleaning never ends.
Hi Vel! Miss you,
<3 you!
Love all ya'll! I WILL be making it up to DC sometime before this year ends. Somehow. Someway.......
FIRST full week of October...
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 15:27:06
Raine on 08/17/2011 15:27:06
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:We are going away the second week of October -- but aside from that -- anytime!Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Good Morning!!
Listening to the show........ whilst cleaning the abode. Cleaning never ends.
Hi Vel! Miss you,
<3 you!
Love all ya'll! I WILL be making it up to DC sometime before this year ends. Somehow. Someway.......
FIRST full week of October...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 15:31:20
hhmmm October is going to be a busy month
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 15:31:20
Quote by Raine:Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:We are going away the second week of October -- but aside from that -- anytime!Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Good Morning!!
Listening to the show........ whilst cleaning the abode. Cleaning never ends.
Hi Vel! Miss you,
<3 you!
Love all ya'll! I WILL be making it up to DC sometime before this year ends. Somehow. Someway.......
FIRST full week of October...
hhmmm October is going to be a busy month
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/17/2011 16:04:00
livingonli on 08/17/2011 16:04:00
Good day folks. The one day this week we have sunny weather and then it's back to crap.
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 16:11:44
Raine on 08/17/2011 16:11:44
OK, this caller on Thom just lied. SS is not eating the budget.
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 16:12:16
Well, Hello sunshine!
Raine on 08/17/2011 16:12:16
Quote by livingonli:
Good day folks. The one day this week we have sunny weather and then it's back to crap.
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 16:13:55
I've noticed that late summer and Fall is very busy for us.
and I like it.
Raine on 08/17/2011 16:13:55
Quote by wickedpam:
hhmmm October is going to be a busy month
and I like it.
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 16:14:47
Raine on 08/17/2011 16:14:47
Social Security is a welfare program??? This guest on Thom is kookoo.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 16:22:30
same here its like a rush to get it everything in before winter and the craziness of the holidays
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 16:22:30
Quote by Raine:I've noticed that late summer and Fall is very busy for us.Quote by wickedpam:
hhmmm October is going to be a busy month
and I like it.
same here its like a rush to get it everything in before winter and the craziness of the holidays
Comment by livingonli on 08/17/2011 16:27:18
And I wonder why I've reached the point where I no longer trust the Cons.
livingonli on 08/17/2011 16:27:18
Quote by Raine:
Social Security is a welfare program??? This guest on Thom is kookoo.
And I wonder why I've reached the point where I no longer trust the Cons.
Comment by livingonli on 08/17/2011 16:28:19
livingonli on 08/17/2011 16:28:19
Let's see how well the libertarian paradise works once the buildings collapse and people start getting sick.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 17:13:03
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 17:13:03
OMG I just had to help a teabagger with his website. Not just a teabagger, tin foil hat wearing one. I feel dirty.
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 17:27:30
There are Tea baggers that don't own tin foil hats?
Raine on 08/17/2011 17:27:30
Quote by Mondobubba:
OMG I just had to help a teabagger with his website. Not just a teabagger, tin foil hat wearing one. I feel dirty.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 17:39:50
He had a lot o loopy stuff about the New World Order, that is so 1990s! What I should have said was with an extra crinkly tin foil hat. My bad.
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 17:39:50
Quote by Raine:There are Tea baggers that don't own tin foil hats?Quote by Mondobubba:
OMG I just had to help a teabagger with his website. Not just a teabagger, tin foil hat wearing one. I feel dirty.
He had a lot o loopy stuff about the New World Order, that is so 1990s! What I should have said was with an extra crinkly tin foil hat. My bad.
Comment by BobR on 08/17/2011 17:56:16
A tin foil hat made from a hot dog wrapper from the 1982 Worlds Fair, complete with mustard stains and crumbs...
BobR on 08/17/2011 17:56:16
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:There are Tea baggers that don't own tin foil hats?Quote by Mondobubba:
OMG I just had to help a teabagger with his website. Not just a teabagger, tin foil hat wearing one. I feel dirty.
He had a lot o loopy stuff about the New World Order, that is so 1990s! What I should have said was with an extra crinkly tin foil hat. My bad.
A tin foil hat made from a hot dog wrapper from the 1982 Worlds Fair, complete with mustard stains and crumbs...
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 18:18:14
Ahh The Knoxville World's Fair. Knoxville? WTF? No wonder they don't do them anymore.
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 18:18:14
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:There are Tea baggers that don't own tin foil hats?Quote by Mondobubba:
OMG I just had to help a teabagger with his website. Not just a teabagger, tin foil hat wearing one. I feel dirty.
He had a lot o loopy stuff about the New World Order, that is so 1990s! What I should have said was with an extra crinkly tin foil hat. My bad.
A tin foil hat made from a hot dog wrapper from the 1982 Worlds Fair, complete with mustard stains and crumbs...
Ahh The Knoxville World's Fair. Knoxville? WTF? No wonder they don't do them anymore.
Comment by Raine on 08/17/2011 18:57:12
Raine on 08/17/2011 18:57:12
OK guys, we are off to this. It's been a long time since I went to a real country fair. 4H, cow sheep pigs etc complete with ribbons.
I hope I am not disappointed. I used to love the Dutchess county Fair, and this looks like it is right up my alley.
I fully plan on coming home smelling like fried food, cotton candy, carnival rides with a hint of Sheep, cows, and pigs.
I hope I am not disappointed. I used to love the Dutchess county Fair, and this looks like it is right up my alley.
I fully plan on coming home smelling like fried food, cotton candy, carnival rides with a hint of Sheep, cows, and pigs.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2011 19:02:05
Have fun don't eat too much funnel cake! Maybe next time the Prince William County Fair - you can count on smelling like animals, having a ton of fried food, seeing lots of the redneck masses there. In fact on of my neighors just came home with a new bunny on Sat.
wickedpam on 08/17/2011 19:02:05
Quote by Raine:
OK guys, we are off to this. It's been a long time since I went to a real country fair. 4H, cow sheep pigs etc complete with ribbons.
I hope I am not disappointed. I used to love the Dutchess county Fair, and this looks like it is right up my alley.
I fully plan on coming home smelling like fried food, cotton candy, carnival rides with a hint of Sheep, cows, and pigs.
Have fun don't eat too much funnel cake! Maybe next time the Prince William County Fair - you can count on smelling like animals, having a ton of fried food, seeing lots of the redneck masses there. In fact on of my neighors just came home with a new bunny on Sat.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 20:35:49
Carnies galore! Show the meth addicted, semi-toothless carnies some love by showering their crooked games with some spicie.
Mondobubba on 08/17/2011 20:35:49
Quote by Raine:
OK guys, we are off to this. It's been a long time since I went to a real country fair. 4H, cow sheep pigs etc complete with ribbons.
I hope I am not disappointed. I used to love the Dutchess county Fair, and this looks like it is right up my alley.
I fully plan on coming home smelling like fried food, cotton candy, carnival rides with a hint of Sheep, cows, and pigs.
Carnies galore! Show the meth addicted, semi-toothless carnies some love by showering their crooked games with some spicie.
Comment by livingonli on 08/17/2011 21:54:30
livingonli on 08/17/2011 21:54:30
There are so many Simpsons references that these last couple of posting could evoke between the whole wigsphere (when Bart had the rented car with his phony ID) and the carny drifters who grifted Homer out of his home
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/18/2011 00:37:16
TriSec on 08/18/2011 00:37:16
Evening, folks. Seems like a good time to mention the grandaddy of them all.
It might be an art form elsewhere, but like everything else in these United States...invented here!
(dons brick-proof suit)
It might be an art form elsewhere, but like everything else in these United States...invented here!
(dons brick-proof suit)
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2011 01:25:09
ooOOoo
I guess we missed that fair? I will Scope it out next year!
I love REAL fairs -- you know with all the cows and stuff.... This one was REALLY awesome. It was HUGE!
Raine on 08/18/2011 01:25:09
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
OK guys, we are off to this. It's been a long time since I went to a real country fair. 4H, cow sheep pigs etc complete with ribbons.
I hope I am not disappointed. I used to love the Dutchess county Fair, and this looks like it is right up my alley.
I fully plan on coming home smelling like fried food, cotton candy, carnival rides with a hint of Sheep, cows, and pigs.
Have fun don't eat too much funnel cake! Maybe next time the Prince William County Fair - you can count on smelling like animals, having a ton of fried food, seeing lots of the redneck masses there. In fact on of my neighors just came home with a new bunny on Sat.
ooOOoo
I guess we missed that fair? I will Scope it out next year!
I love REAL fairs -- you know with all the cows and stuff.... This one was REALLY awesome. It was HUGE!
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2011 01:25:37
Raine on 08/18/2011 01:25:37
And yes, I had a run in with a really trashy crazy lady....
Comment by Raine on 08/18/2011 02:07:45
Please remember, this man's father in Law gave him his vasectomy.
Raine on 08/18/2011 02:07:45
Please remember, this man's father in Law gave him his vasectomy.
Comment by BobR on 08/18/2011 02:55:08
reliving those heady experimental college days...
BobR on 08/18/2011 02:55:08
Quote by Raine:
Please remember, this man's father in Law gave him his vasectomy.
reliving those heady experimental college days...