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They haven't run the numbers
Author: Raine
Date: 08/16/2012 13:01:08
I'm going to leave you with a quick stub for now, but an important one. From Media Matters:
So not only are we told that there will be no tax returns released to the public, the Romney campaign has admitted that they don't even have a budget. What they have is a generalization, or as the Bush administration once said of leaving Iraq: It is based upon "a general time horizon for meeting aspirational goals"
Sounds great, just great.
Just like in 2008, it looks like we are going to have to (re) elect (President) Obama to ensure the job gets done.
and 
Raine
Last night, newly ensconced Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan sat down for his first solo interview with Fox News' Brit Hume and let slip an admission about Mitt Romney's budget plan -- an admission that's receiving surprisingly little press attention. Asked by Hume when the Romney plan would balance the budget, Ryan said he didn't know because "we haven't run the numbers on that specific plan."
First, Mitt Romney has been going around telling everyone that, if elected, he intends to balance the federal budget by the end of his second term, or shortly thereafter. Ryan says that they don't know when Romney's plan will balance the budget. If Ryan is right, then what is Romney basing that claim on?
So not only are we told that there will be no tax returns released to the public, the Romney campaign has admitted that they don't even have a budget. What they have is a generalization, or as the Bush administration once said of leaving Iraq: It is based upon "a general time horizon for meeting aspirational goals"
Sounds great, just great.
Just like in 2008, it looks like we are going to have to (re) elect (President) Obama to ensure the job gets done.
and Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:07:37
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:07:37
Morning 
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/16/2012 13:08:29
TriSec on 08/16/2012 13:08:29
Howdy folks!
Websense has done their magic, and I am blogging today from the friendly confines of 10 Chestnut Street, Worcester MA.
TRISEC IS BACK!!!!
Websense has done their magic, and I am blogging today from the friendly confines of 10 Chestnut Street, Worcester MA.
TRISEC IS BACK!!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:09:55
woohoo!
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:09:55
Quote by TriSec:
Howdy folks!
Websense has done their magic, and I am blogging today from the friendly confines of 10 Chestnut Street, Worcester MA.
TRISEC IS BACK!!!!
woohoo!
Comment by 
Raine on 08/16/2012 13:09:57
That's great! 
Raine on 08/16/2012 13:09:57
Quote by TriSec:
Howdy folks!
Websense has done their magic, and I am blogging today from the friendly confines of 10 Chestnut Street, Worcester MA.
TRISEC IS BACK!!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:13:05
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:13:05
Mitt Accused of stealing music
You'd think they would learn to ask for permission from the artist not from the company selling the music.
You'd think they would learn to ask for permission from the artist not from the company selling the music.
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 13:13:42
Raine on 08/16/2012 13:13:42
I shard this last night, but I wanted to re-post here.
I found this in the comment section over at the Obama Diary. I think it is worth sharing. Have you ever been rejected for a job? Perhaps you received a letter like this. Actually, I doubt you have, because I suspect you complied with your potential employer.
From Poster Earl Gray:
Dear Mr. Romney,
We have contacted you now several times regarding your missing tax returns for years ending 2000 through 2011. To date we have only received a partial return for year ending 2010 and a “projection†of taxes for year ending 2011. Unfortunately this is inadequate documentation to evaluate your financial history and allegiances, which are critical to understand your previous behavior.
Given the disappointing Swiss bank accounts and Cayman shell corporations that we have previously discussed, these documents are now critical to better understand your past financial background. This understanding is in turn required in order to make an informed decision regarding your capability to perform the financially sensitive position that you have applied for.
If you have recently released the tax returns for years ending 2000-2011, please accept our sincere apology and we will continue to evaluate your application. If however we do not receive your tax records for the years ending 2000-2011 , we regret that we will be unable to process your application, and unable to consider you for the position for which you have applied.
If this is the case, we want to send our appreciation for your effort and application and encourage you to reapply when you are better able to meet with our admittedly high standards.
Thank You and Best Regards.
The American People.
I found this in the comment section over at the Obama Diary. I think it is worth sharing. Have you ever been rejected for a job? Perhaps you received a letter like this. Actually, I doubt you have, because I suspect you complied with your potential employer.
From Poster Earl Gray:
Dear Mr. Romney,
We have contacted you now several times regarding your missing tax returns for years ending 2000 through 2011. To date we have only received a partial return for year ending 2010 and a “projection†of taxes for year ending 2011. Unfortunately this is inadequate documentation to evaluate your financial history and allegiances, which are critical to understand your previous behavior.
Given the disappointing Swiss bank accounts and Cayman shell corporations that we have previously discussed, these documents are now critical to better understand your past financial background. This understanding is in turn required in order to make an informed decision regarding your capability to perform the financially sensitive position that you have applied for.
If you have recently released the tax returns for years ending 2000-2011, please accept our sincere apology and we will continue to evaluate your application. If however we do not receive your tax records for the years ending 2000-2011 , we regret that we will be unable to process your application, and unable to consider you for the position for which you have applied.
If this is the case, we want to send our appreciation for your effort and application and encourage you to reapply when you are better able to meet with our admittedly high standards.
Thank You and Best Regards.
The American People.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:13:58
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:13:58
Never thought Paul Ryan was cute 
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 13:14:21
It's really quite amazing how many times this happens to GOP candidates.
Raine on 08/16/2012 13:14:21
Quote by wickedpam:
Mitt Accused of stealing music
You'd think they would learn to ask for permission from the artist not from the company selling the music.
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 13:14:48
I think he's a little creepy looking.
Raine on 08/16/2012 13:14:48
Quote by wickedpam:
Never thought Paul Ryan was cute
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:16:54
and not creepy in a good way, he reminds me of a frat boy who stalked his girlfriend in a Lifetime movie of the week
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:16:54
Quote by Raine:I think he's a little creepy looking.Quote by wickedpam:
Never thought Paul Ryan was cute
and not creepy in a good way, he reminds me of a frat boy who stalked his girlfriend in a Lifetime movie of the week
Comment by 
BobR on 08/16/2012 13:22:45
BobR on 08/16/2012 13:22:45
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:I think he's a little creepy looking.Quote by wickedpam:
Never thought Paul Ryan was cute
and not creepy in a good way, he reminds me of a frat boy who stalked his girlfriend in a Lifetime movie of the week
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 13:31:38
I went over to the link, and I loved the snark at the end:
Raine on 08/16/2012 13:31:38
Quote by wickedpam:
Mitt Accused of stealing music
You'd think they would learn to ask for permission from the artist not from the company selling the music.
Aubert also says Romney's a victim of irony ... because "he is inadvertently playing a song that describes his whole campaign."
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 13:35:24
Raine on 08/16/2012 13:35:24
Jeez, I'd never heard this song before... THIS is what they have been using since 2009??? 
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:37:34
I wonder if that was the song I couldn't id at the rally. They played a lot of Bob Seager too
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:37:34
Quote by Raine:I went over to the link, and I loved the snark at the end:Quote by wickedpam:
Mitt Accused of stealing music
You'd think they would learn to ask for permission from the artist not from the company selling the music.Aubert also says Romney's a victim of irony ... because "he is inadvertently playing a song that describes his whole campaign."
I wonder if that was the song I couldn't id at the rally. They played a lot of Bob Seager too
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 13:38:52
This is an odd song to choose for a political campaign.
Raine on 08/16/2012 13:38:52
Time is never worth my time
Blue shine bleeds into my eyes
I still sleep on the right side
But white noise can't leave the scene behind
Could I be anything you want me to be
If so is it meant to be seen
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch are you pistol whipped
Will you step in line or release the glitch
Can you fall asleep with a panic switch
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch are you pistol whipped
Will you step in line or release the glitch
Do you think she'll sleep with a panic...
I'll try to hold on tight tonight
Pink slip inviting me inside
Want to burn skin and brand what once was mine
But the red views keep ripping the divide
If I go everywhere you want me to go
How will I know you'll still follow
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch are you pistol whipped
Will you step in line or release the glitch
Can you fall asleep with a panic switch
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch are you pistol whipped
Will you step in line or release the glitch
Do you think she'll sleep with a panic...
Movements are made slow motion in frame
I'm waiting and fading and floating away
The curtains are torn and the setting decayed
I'm waiting and fading and floating...
I'm waiting and fading and floating away
I'm waiting and fading and floating away
I'm waiting and fading and floating away
Waiting and fading
Waiting and fading
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch are you pistol whipped
Will you step in line or release the glitch
Can you fall asleep with a panic switch
When you see yourself in a crowded room
Do your fingers itch are you pistol whipped
Will you step in line or release the glitch
Do you think she'll sleep with a panic...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:38:59
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:38:59
Devo - 
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:41:21
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:41:21
It is odd - heard the guy from Metaliclla went all tin foil hat on Obama in Singapore, maybe he'll let Mitten use a song
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:44:54
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 13:44:54
Obama Smash!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/16/2012 13:53:07
Scoopster on 08/16/2012 13:53:07
Mornin' all! 
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/16/2012 14:12:16
Will in Chicago on 08/16/2012 14:12:16
Good morning, bloggers!!
Raine, is it me or are we being asked to trust Romney on blind faith? I would no more trust someone to say they will save my country financially and not give a budget than I would hire a contractor to fix a roof without getting a reliable estimate? This is not a good business practice.
I actually like the song "Panic Switch." It has a sense of frenzy and obsession, which ironically describes the Romney campaign right now.
Raine, is it me or are we being asked to trust Romney on blind faith? I would no more trust someone to say they will save my country financially and not give a budget than I would hire a contractor to fix a roof without getting a reliable estimate? This is not a good business practice.
I actually like the song "Panic Switch." It has a sense of frenzy and obsession, which ironically describes the Romney campaign right now.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/16/2012 14:13:38
HEY.. Dave Mustaine is Megadeth, not Metallica.
okay okay.. Dave was kicked out of Metallica like 25 years ago. 
Scoopster on 08/16/2012 14:13:38
Quote by wickedpam:
It is odd - heard the guy from Metaliclla went all tin foil hat on Obama in Singapore, maybe he'll let Mitten use a song
HEY.. Dave Mustaine is Megadeth, not Metallica.
okay okay.. Dave was kicked out of Metallica like 25 years ago.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 14:16:04
oops! I don't know my metal bands very well
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 14:16:04
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
It is odd - heard the guy from Metaliclla went all tin foil hat on Obama in Singapore, maybe he'll let Mitten use a song
HEY.. Dave Mustaine is Megadeth, not Metallica.
okay okay.. Dave was kicked out of Metallica like 25 years ago.
oops! I don't know my metal bands very well
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 14:24:57
They are talking about this right now.
Raine on 08/16/2012 14:24:57
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
It is odd - heard the guy from Metaliclla went all tin foil hat on Obama in Singapore, maybe he'll let Mitten use a song
HEY.. Dave Mustaine is Megadeth, not Metallica.
okay okay.. Dave was kicked out of Metallica like 25 years ago.
oops! I don't know my metal bands very well
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 14:37:47
What is it with the Republican party. Aren't they all about respect property rights. There are other froms of property besides real. Like, for example, intellectual property or (for my VA peeps) personal property. When you are using other people's property you get permission first. Easy to understand.
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 14:37:47
Quote by Raine:It's really quite amazing how many times this happens to GOP candidates.Quote by wickedpam:
Mitt Accused of stealing music
You'd think they would learn to ask for permission from the artist not from the company selling the music.
What is it with the Republican party. Aren't they all about respect property rights. There are other froms of property besides real. Like, for example, intellectual property or (for my VA peeps) personal property. When you are using other people's property you get permission first. Easy to understand.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/16/2012 14:51:52
Scoopster on 08/16/2012 14:51:52
Oh my.. the British are threatening to revoke Ecuador's embassy status and storm the building to prevent asylum for Julian Assange and capture him.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 14:52:04
That guy? There are four of them in the band, a dead one and couple of guys they kicked out.
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 14:52:04
Quote by wickedpam:
It is odd - heard the guy from Metaliclla went all tin foil hat on Obama in Singapore, maybe he'll let Mitten use a song
That guy? There are four of them in the band, a dead one and couple of guys they kicked out.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 14:53:11
I got the wrong band - Its the Dave guy from MegaDeath
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 14:53:11
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
It is odd - heard the guy from Metaliclla went all tin foil hat on Obama in Singapore, maybe he'll let Mitten use a song
That guy? There are four of them in the band, a dead one and couple of guys they kicked out.
I got the wrong band - Its the Dave guy from MegaDeath
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 15:12:22
Raine on 08/16/2012 15:12:22
ME and Mudcat both had that hunch about Ryan. 
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:12:50
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:12:50
Garden corner -
we harvested out potatoes about 2 weeks ago from the potato tower. It totally worked (though I think I may have left some in too long). Had some for dinner last night, they were so much better then the ones from the grocery store.
we harvested out potatoes about 2 weeks ago from the potato tower. It totally worked (though I think I may have left some in too long). Had some for dinner last night, they were so much better then the ones from the grocery store.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:13:09
I missed something - what hunch?
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:13:09
Quote by Raine:
ME and Mudcat both had that hunch about Ryan.
I missed something - what hunch?
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 15:13:31
That would be a supremely bad decision for Diplomats all around the world.
Maybe someone should remind them of what happened in libya a few decades ago???
Raine on 08/16/2012 15:13:31
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh my.. the British are threatening to revoke Ecuador's embassy status and storm the building to prevent asylum for Julian Assange and capture him.
Maybe someone should remind them of what happened in libya a few decades ago???
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:18:26
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:18:26
btw - Happy Elvis Death Day
Comment by TriSec on 08/16/2012 15:19:36
TriSec on 08/16/2012 15:19:36
I'm finally listening to the East Coast Conservative podcast from this past weekend. (I was watching Closing Ceremonies).
Not surprisingly, they're loving VP Ryan. A couple of them are thinking this has changed the tone of the election to more economic issues. ("now there's a clear choice, blah blah blah.)
I still think Romney just lost.
And it's probably time to start checking this every day again.
Not surprisingly, they're loving VP Ryan. A couple of them are thinking this has changed the tone of the election to more economic issues. ("now there's a clear choice, blah blah blah.)
I still think Romney just lost.
And it's probably time to start checking this every day again.
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 15:20:38
ok that is AWESOME.
Raine on 08/16/2012 15:20:38
Quote by wickedpam:
btw - Happy Elvis Death Day
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 15:21:24
Really? After tonite we'll be talking about MEdicare AND taxes.
Raine on 08/16/2012 15:21:24
Quote by TriSec:
I'm finally listening to the East Coast Conservative podcast from this past weekend. (I was watching Closing Ceremonies).
Not surprisingly, they're loving VP Ryan. A couple of them are thinking this has changed the tone of the election to more economic issues. ("now there's a clear choice, blah blah blah.)
I still think Romney just lost.
And it's probably time to start checking this every day again.
Comment by TriSec on 08/16/2012 15:22:27
TriSec on 08/16/2012 15:22:27
Sheesh, and now they're on that old saw about how a President needs executive experience, and should understand how the office works, and etc. and so on.
I got two words for ya....Herbert Hoover.
Most of our better Presidents have had minimal experience at governing anything. Maybe it's that "new ideas" thing, instead of somebody fully entrenched in DC culture.
I got two words for ya....Herbert Hoover.
Most of our better Presidents have had minimal experience at governing anything. Maybe it's that "new ideas" thing, instead of somebody fully entrenched in DC culture.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:22:42
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:22:42
Isn't is cute, I think there are a bunch of them out there. Just googled elvis emoticon
Comment by TriSec on 08/16/2012 15:24:04
I've pulled in an eggplant and some tomatoes recently. I didn't grow zucchini, so I'll have to buy one, but I think there is ratatouille in my future.
TriSec on 08/16/2012 15:24:04
Quote by wickedpam:
Garden corner -
we harvested out potatoes about 2 weeks ago from the potato tower. It totally worked (though I think I may have left some in too long). Had some for dinner last night, they were so much better then the ones from the grocery store.
I've pulled in an eggplant and some tomatoes recently. I didn't grow zucchini, so I'll have to buy one, but I think there is ratatouille in my future.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:24:13
I love that there bump was pretty much a wash
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:24:13
Quote by Raine:Really? After tonite we'll be talking about MEdicare AND taxes.Quote by TriSec:
I'm finally listening to the East Coast Conservative podcast from this past weekend. (I was watching Closing Ceremonies).
Not surprisingly, they're loving VP Ryan. A couple of them are thinking this has changed the tone of the election to more economic issues. ("now there's a clear choice, blah blah blah.)
I still think Romney just lost.
And it's probably time to start checking this every day again.
I love that there bump was pretty much a wash
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:26:30
I would have had tomatoes if someone hadn't stolen all mine - thank goodness a few more are starting to grow. Did notice my pepper plants didn't get very big this year - not that I'm too worried about it since I really don't eat peppers
Want to try zucchini but too worried about squash bugs
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:26:30
Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:
Garden corner -
we harvested out potatoes about 2 weeks ago from the potato tower. It totally worked (though I think I may have left some in too long). Had some for dinner last night, they were so much better then the ones from the grocery store.
I've pulled in an eggplant and some tomatoes recently. I didn't grow zucchini, so I'll have to buy one, but I think there is ratatouille in my future.
I would have had tomatoes if someone hadn't stolen all mine - thank goodness a few more are starting to grow. Did notice my pepper plants didn't get very big this year - not that I'm too worried about it since I really don't eat peppers
Want to try zucchini but too worried about squash bugs
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 15:34:29
It is is the highest of the highest of the high holy days of the Church of Elvis. Fried peanut butter and banana sammichs all around! Uhh Huh! :karate kick: :pulls groin muscle:
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 15:34:29
Quote by wickedpam:
btw - Happy Elvis Death Day
It is is the highest of the highest of the high holy days of the Church of Elvis. Fried peanut butter and banana sammichs all around! Uhh Huh! :karate kick: :pulls groin muscle:
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 15:40:52
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 15:40:52
Guess which priceless comment from Gunnery Sgt. Hartman, I am thinkin about now...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:42:30
More self-respect, more respect for fellow man.
Respect for fellow students and instructors.
Respect for all styles and techniques.
Body conditioning, mental conditioning, meditation for calming and stilling of the mind and body.
Sharpen your skills, increase mental awareness, for all those that might choose a new outlook and personal philosophy.
Freedom from constipation.
TCB TECHNIQUE
All techniques into one.
Elvis Presley 8th
Applying all techniques into one.
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:42:30
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
btw - Happy Elvis Death Day
It is is the highest of the highest of the high holy days of the Church of Elvis. Fried peanut butter and banana sammichs all around! Uhh Huh! :karate kick: :pulls groin muscle:
More self-respect, more respect for fellow man.
Respect for fellow students and instructors.
Respect for all styles and techniques.
Body conditioning, mental conditioning, meditation for calming and stilling of the mind and body.
Sharpen your skills, increase mental awareness, for all those that might choose a new outlook and personal philosophy.
Freedom from constipation.
TCB TECHNIQUE
All techniques into one.
Elvis Presley 8th
Applying all techniques into one.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 15:43:51
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 15:43:51
Full disclosure, I am an Archbishop in the First Church of Elvis. Have been for years. I am good friends with Pope Elvis.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:46:39
Is Hamburger James a saint there?
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:46:39
Quote by Mondobubba:
Full disclosure, I am an Archbishop in the First Church of Elvis. Have been for years. I am good friends with Pope Elvis.
Is Hamburger James a saint there?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:47:16
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:47:16
I know way too many off-color things about Elvis - thank you Don & Mike 
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/16/2012 15:51:58
livingonli on 08/16/2012 15:51:58
Good morning, everybody. Amazing that I'm up early considering the late shifts that I have had at the salt mine with the SNY and the Geico Sportsnite and the flaven.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 15:55:56
Charlie Stuansabilak's favorite!
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 15:55:56
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Full disclosure, I am an Archbishop in the First Church of Elvis. Have been for years. I am good friends with Pope Elvis.
Is Hamburger James a saint there?
Charlie Stuansabilak's favorite!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:57:03
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 15:57:03
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Full disclosure, I am an Archbishop in the First Church of Elvis. Have been for years. I am good friends with Pope Elvis.
Is Hamburger James a saint there?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 16:01:29
As do I. Quick Mala, how much did Elvis' colon weight?
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 16:01:29
Quote by wickedpam:
I know way too many off-color things about Elvis - thank you Don & Mike
As do I. Quick Mala, how much did Elvis' colon weight?
Comment by TriSec on 08/16/2012 16:02:21
TriSec on 08/16/2012 16:02:21
I saw Elvis once.
It was the summer of '92...I was driving home on the Penna Turnpike from Ohio, and we had stopped at some godforsaken rest stop.
A pasty-white, balding, overweight gentleman wearing nothing but overalls stepped out of a nearby 18-wheeler.
We could only point and say "ELVIS!!"
It was the summer of '92...I was driving home on the Penna Turnpike from Ohio, and we had stopped at some godforsaken rest stop.
A pasty-white, balding, overweight gentleman wearing nothing but overalls stepped out of a nearby 18-wheeler.
We could only point and say "ELVIS!!"
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 16:05:00
40lbs - I'd add the desc but it was kinda gross
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 16:05:00
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I know way too many off-color things about Elvis - thank you Don & Mike
As do I. Quick Mala, how much did Elvis' colon weight?
40lbs - I'd add the desc but it was kinda gross
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/16/2012 16:09:51
Will in Chicago on 08/16/2012 16:09:51
Mike Papantonio is in for Ed Schultz today. I hope that all is well.
Comment by TriSec on 08/16/2012 16:10:11
TriSec on 08/16/2012 16:10:11
I thought I saw this earlier (maybe yesterday?) but there is now word that Ecuador has granted Mr. Assange asylum. So we can avoid an international incident and probable act of war from Great Britain.
Ecuador grants asylum
Ecuador grants asylum
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 16:15:46
he mentioned something about his back this week, so I'm guessing it has something to do with that
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 16:15:46
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Mike Papantonio is in for Ed Schultz today. I hope that all is well.
he mentioned something about his back this week, so I'm guessing it has something to do with that
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 16:16:44
yes they did, thought I saw that today England is looking to revoke the Ecuadorian Ebassy
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 16:16:44
Quote by TriSec:
I thought I saw this earlier (maybe yesterday?) but there is now word that Ecuador has granted Mr. Assange asylum. So we can avoid an international incident and probable act of war from Great Britain.
Ecuador grants asylum
yes they did, thought I saw that today England is looking to revoke the Ecuadorian Ebassy
Comment by livingonli on 08/16/2012 16:20:48
He was out in North Dakota for that reason. According to Ring of Fire's facebook, he's only during the first half of the show so Ed may be heading back to New York right now.
livingonli on 08/16/2012 16:20:48
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:
Mike Papantonio is in for Ed Schultz today. I hope that all is well.
he mentioned something about his back this week, so I'm guessing it has something to do with that
He was out in North Dakota for that reason. According to Ring of Fire's facebook, he's only during the first half of the show so Ed may be heading back to New York right now.
Comment by BobR on 08/16/2012 16:37:01
I mentioned in the blog yesterday that THAT qualification should DISqualify Ryan/
BobR on 08/16/2012 16:37:01
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Sheesh, and now they're on that old saw about how a President needs executive experience, and should understand how the office works, and etc. and so on.
I got two words for ya....Herbert Hoover.
Most of our better Presidents have had minimal experience at governing anything. Maybe it's that "new ideas" thing, instead of somebody fully entrenched in DC culture.
I mentioned in the blog yesterday that THAT qualification should DISqualify Ryan/
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 16:38:40
MALA FTW! The content discussion was gross.
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 16:38:40
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I know way too many off-color things about Elvis - thank you Don & Mike
As do I. Quick Mala, how much did Elvis' colon weight?
40lbs - I'd add the desc but it was kinda gross
MALA FTW! The content discussion was gross.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 16:40:17
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 16:40:17
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 16:44:21
what are you doing for the fall planting? My tomatoes are done and pulled. Carrots done, Cukes still going strong. So are peppers beans and Swiss chard.
I thhink I may planjt some beets, and maybe some collards, if I can get the seeds.
Raine on 08/16/2012 16:44:21
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:
Garden corner -
we harvested out potatoes about 2 weeks ago from the potato tower. It totally worked (though I think I may have left some in too long). Had some for dinner last night, they were so much better then the ones from the grocery store.
I've pulled in an eggplant and some tomatoes recently. I didn't grow zucchini, so I'll have to buy one, but I think there is ratatouille in my future.
I would have had tomatoes if someone hadn't stolen all mine - thank goodness a few more are starting to grow. Did notice my pepper plants didn't get very big this year - not that I'm too worried about it since I really don't eat peppers
Want to try zucchini but too worried about squash bugs
I thhink I may planjt some beets, and maybe some collards, if I can get the seeds.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 16:50:15
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 16:50:15
Fall planting -
We didn't get any cuc's this year, mom is very sad about that since she couldn't make pickles. Think we may still have 1 cantaloupe still going - its a watch and see. Lima's did nothing - plants looked nice but the pods didn't fill out. Beans still going. Carrots still going (just haven't pulled them yet). Sweet Potatoes don't get pulled for at least another month.
Think we trying beets again - we got some in spring but didn't use them fast enough. Turnips - I like turnip chips :), not sure what else.
Have to start drying some of the herbs - Lemon balm, rosemary, german thyme, greek basil. Never found any oregano to plant this year
We didn't get any cuc's this year, mom is very sad about that since she couldn't make pickles. Think we may still have 1 cantaloupe still going - its a watch and see. Lima's did nothing - plants looked nice but the pods didn't fill out. Beans still going. Carrots still going (just haven't pulled them yet). Sweet Potatoes don't get pulled for at least another month.
Think we trying beets again - we got some in spring but didn't use them fast enough. Turnips - I like turnip chips :), not sure what else.
Have to start drying some of the herbs - Lemon balm, rosemary, german thyme, greek basil. Never found any oregano to plant this year
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 17:00:59
Raine on 08/16/2012 17:00:59
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 17:17:21
Raine on 08/16/2012 17:17:21
hoohaw... Romney: I Never Paid Less Than 13 Percent In Taxes
Well, prove it liar.
But I did go back and look at my taxes and over the past 10 years I never paid less than 13 percent. I think the most recent year is 13.6 or something like that. So I paid taxes every single year. Harry Reid’s charge is totally false. I’m sure waiting for Harry to put up who it was that told him what he says they told him. I don’t believe it for a minute, by the way. But every year I’ve paid at least 13 percent and if you add in addition the amount that goes to charity, why the number gets well above 20 percent.
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 17:33:21
How can so many people be so fooled by this lying sheister called Mitt Romney?
He has not paid any income taxes for over ten years, I am more and more clear on that.
Raine on 08/16/2012 17:33:21
How can so many people be so fooled by this lying sheister called Mitt Romney?
He has not paid any income taxes for over ten years, I am more and more clear on that.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 17:33:30
That's a family outing!
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 17:33:30
Quote by Raine:
IS Velveeta around?
If so, she should definitely attend this!
That's a family outing!
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 17:37:01
Raine on 08/16/2012 17:37:01
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/16/2012 17:38:24
Sadly, P.T. Barnum may have been right.
Mike Newcomb is in for Thom Hartmann again, so I will listen to Nicole Sandler. Hopefully, both Ed Schultz and Thom will be well soon.
Will in Chicago on 08/16/2012 17:38:24
Quote by Raine:
How can so many people be so fooled by this lying sheister called Mitt Romney?
He has not paid any income taxes for over ten years, I am more and more clear on that.
Sadly, P.T. Barnum may have been right.
Mike Newcomb is in for Thom Hartmann again, so I will listen to Nicole Sandler. Hopefully, both Ed Schultz and Thom will be well soon.
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 17:45:32
I am hoping Thom will be well soon as well. He's doing better, this I can report.
I'll be manning the phones for the last 2 hours tomorrow. Don;t know who is hosting tho.
Raine on 08/16/2012 17:45:32
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:
How can so many people be so fooled by this lying sheister called Mitt Romney?
He has not paid any income taxes for over ten years, I am more and more clear on that.
Sadly, P.T. Barnum may have been right.
Mike Newcomb is in for Thom Hartmann again, so I will listen to Nicole Sandler. Hopefully, both Ed Schultz and Thom will be well soon.
I'll be manning the phones for the last 2 hours tomorrow. Don;t know who is hosting tho.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 18:05:11
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 18:05:11
Bobber - found new stuff
Oh and our move had been delayed until 9/15, which for the workers is great cause now we don't have to work Labor Day weekend
Oh and our move had been delayed until 9/15, which for the workers is great cause now we don't have to work Labor Day weekend
Comment by TriSec on 08/16/2012 18:27:40
TriSec on 08/16/2012 18:27:40
The Duke on the Interview last night?
How come nobody tells me these things?
(Listening to the Podcast now.
)
How come nobody tells me these things?
(Listening to the Podcast now.
)
Comment by TriSec on 08/16/2012 18:28:33
TriSec on 08/16/2012 18:28:33
Warren G. Harding.
W. Mitt Romney.
Spend some time comparing and contrasting.
W. Mitt Romney.
Spend some time comparing and contrasting.
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 18:37:16
*ding*
Raine on 08/16/2012 18:37:16
Quote by TriSec:
Warren G. Harding.
W. Mitt Romney.
Spend some time comparing and contrasting.
Comment by livingonli on 08/16/2012 18:49:45
And then of course, there are those great Business major Presidents like Hoover and W which could also be compare and contrasted.
livingonli on 08/16/2012 18:49:45
Quote by Raine:*ding*Quote by TriSec:
Warren G. Harding.
W. Mitt Romney.
Spend some time comparing and contrasting.
And then of course, there are those great Business major Presidents like Hoover and W which could also be compare and contrasted.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 19:21:03
Hoover wasn't a B major. He studied geology at Stanford.
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 19:21:03
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:*ding*Quote by TriSec:
Warren G. Harding.
W. Mitt Romney.
Spend some time comparing and contrasting.
And then of course, there are those great Business major Presidents like Hoover and W which could also be compare and contrasted.
Hoover wasn't a B major. He studied geology at Stanford.
Comment by livingonli on 08/16/2012 19:32:43
livingonli on 08/16/2012 19:32:43
And in a big surprise, Cablevision finally cut a deal to add NFL Network and NFL Red Zone to their lineup after all the years of bitching that they would never add it as long as they could not get Sunday Ticket.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/16/2012 19:42:47
Will in Chicago on 08/16/2012 19:42:47
Quote by Raine:I am hoping Thom will be well soon as well. He's doing better, this I can report.Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:
How can so many people be so fooled by this lying sheister called Mitt Romney?
He has not paid any income taxes for over ten years, I am more and more clear on that.
Raine, thanks for the update on Thom!
Mondo, I think that it may be way too late for a Bill and Ted sequel. Time has passed and I am not sure that the movie would work.
Sadly, P.T. Barnum may have been right.
Mike Newcomb is in for Thom Hartmann again, so I will listen to Nicole Sandler. Hopefully, both Ed Schultz and Thom will be well soon.
I'll be manning the phones for the last 2 hours tomorrow. Don;t know who is hosting tho.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 20:17:05
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 20:17:05
I have scored a big bag full of black gel pens!!!!! *happy dance*
Comment by Raine on 08/16/2012 20:59:26
wOOt!
Raine on 08/16/2012 20:59:26
Quote by wickedpam:
I have scored a big bag full of black gel pens!!!!! *happy dance*
Comment by wickedpam on 08/16/2012 21:01:12
I knew you would understand my happy dance
wickedpam on 08/16/2012 21:01:12
Quote by Raine:wOOt!Quote by wickedpam:
I have scored a big bag full of black gel pens!!!!! *happy dance*
I knew you would understand my happy dance
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 21:25:05
This is a Martha Stewart level Good Thing?
Mondobubba on 08/16/2012 21:25:05
Quote by wickedpam:
I have scored a big bag full of black gel pens!!!!! *happy dance*
This is a Martha Stewart level Good Thing?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/17/2012 00:53:44
For me yep, esp since I prefer them when I'm doing pen and ink - more control, and they are expensive pens. Got about 20-30 of them. They'd been hiding in someones drawer
wickedpam on 08/17/2012 00:53:44
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I have scored a big bag full of black gel pens!!!!! *happy dance*
This is a Martha Stewart level Good Thing?
For me yep, esp since I prefer them when I'm doing pen and ink - more control, and they are expensive pens. Got about 20-30 of them. They'd been hiding in someones drawer