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Drawing a Line
Author: BobR
Date: 03/28/2008 12:26:12
It's been hard to escape all of the Clinton -vs- Obama hype lately. Hillary's underhanded tactics are given all of the proper outrage - repeatedly... The video of Rev. Wright is discussed ad nauseum. Everyone keeps wondering aloud if all of this will destroy the Democratic party. There certainly seem to be a fair number of Democrats that say they'll vote for McCain if their desired candidate is not the one nominated.
Oh really?... Are you sure?.... Perhaps it's time to really take a close look at McCain and what we'll be getting if he's elected this fall.
WAR: While Clinton and Obama snipe over who was against what when and who will get out sooner, McCain wants permanent bases in Iraq, and envisions us staying there for another 100 years to "get the job done" (whatever THAT means). He's the one that sang "Bomb, Bomb Iran" (badly, to the tune of the Beach Boys "Barbara Ann"), and would be likely to do so if he felt inclined. For that matter, he doesn't seem to understand the difference between Shia and Sunni muslims, recently repeating several times that Shiite Iran was helping Sunni al-Qaeda.
ECONOMICS: McCain has said himself that he really doesn't understand economics. His economic plan is to essentially do nothing. Our economy is teetering on the brink of collapse - do we really want someone in charge that doesn't understand the complexities of it? On top of this, he is on the Senate Committee on Commerce, where he is apparently in over his head and doesn't even realize it.
GOVERNMENT INTEGRITY: With corporatism becoming impossible to deny, we really need a president who will roll back the business-first/citizen-second mindset in DC. Instead, McCain seems to be rolling in the fascism like a dog rolling in something stinky he found in the woods. Most of the top positions in his campaign staff are current or former lobbyists. When lobbyists help politicians write laws and policies, who do you think will be favored? McCain also broke the very campaign finance law that he helped write and bears his name (the McCain/Feingold bill).
SCOTUS: Several of the more "liberal" justices on the Supreme Court are getting to the age where they either should retire or they will die in office. Since the president at the time will be the one nominating the replacement, we REALLY need that someone to be a bit more liberal than John McCain. That is - if we value our personal liberties, and want the little guy (us) to be protected from the big guy (government and corporations).
HEALTH: Some readers may be too young to remember Reagan. Reagan was old. He fell asleep in cabinet meetings. He couldn't remember things (or at least pretended not to). McCain is old too. He is already showing signs that he is not up for the rigors of the job, and inaugaration day is still just under a year away. Do we really want someone mentally feeble in the White House? Haven't we had enough of that for 8 years already?
BUSH - 4 MORE YEARS: Ultimately, McCain has embraced Bush and vows to continue Bush's legacy. With McCain succeeding Bush, we will get 4 more years of costly immoral military entanglements, 4 more years of economic malaise, 4 more years of corporate-controlled government, and possibly 4 more years of a confused White House controlled by the vice President.
Is it worth all that to "punish" the Democratic party for not nominating the candidate you desire? Where do you draw the line?
Oh really?... Are you sure?.... Perhaps it's time to really take a close look at McCain and what we'll be getting if he's elected this fall.
WAR: While Clinton and Obama snipe over who was against what when and who will get out sooner, McCain wants permanent bases in Iraq, and envisions us staying there for another 100 years to "get the job done" (whatever THAT means). He's the one that sang "Bomb, Bomb Iran" (badly, to the tune of the Beach Boys "Barbara Ann"), and would be likely to do so if he felt inclined. For that matter, he doesn't seem to understand the difference between Shia and Sunni muslims, recently repeating several times that Shiite Iran was helping Sunni al-Qaeda.
ECONOMICS: McCain has said himself that he really doesn't understand economics. His economic plan is to essentially do nothing. Our economy is teetering on the brink of collapse - do we really want someone in charge that doesn't understand the complexities of it? On top of this, he is on the Senate Committee on Commerce, where he is apparently in over his head and doesn't even realize it.
GOVERNMENT INTEGRITY: With corporatism becoming impossible to deny, we really need a president who will roll back the business-first/citizen-second mindset in DC. Instead, McCain seems to be rolling in the fascism like a dog rolling in something stinky he found in the woods. Most of the top positions in his campaign staff are current or former lobbyists. When lobbyists help politicians write laws and policies, who do you think will be favored? McCain also broke the very campaign finance law that he helped write and bears his name (the McCain/Feingold bill).
SCOTUS: Several of the more "liberal" justices on the Supreme Court are getting to the age where they either should retire or they will die in office. Since the president at the time will be the one nominating the replacement, we REALLY need that someone to be a bit more liberal than John McCain. That is - if we value our personal liberties, and want the little guy (us) to be protected from the big guy (government and corporations).
HEALTH: Some readers may be too young to remember Reagan. Reagan was old. He fell asleep in cabinet meetings. He couldn't remember things (or at least pretended not to). McCain is old too. He is already showing signs that he is not up for the rigors of the job, and inaugaration day is still just under a year away. Do we really want someone mentally feeble in the White House? Haven't we had enough of that for 8 years already?
BUSH - 4 MORE YEARS: Ultimately, McCain has embraced Bush and vows to continue Bush's legacy. With McCain succeeding Bush, we will get 4 more years of costly immoral military entanglements, 4 more years of economic malaise, 4 more years of corporate-controlled government, and possibly 4 more years of a confused White House controlled by the vice President.
Is it worth all that to "punish" the Democratic party for not nominating the candidate you desire? Where do you draw the line?
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Comment by 
starling310 on 03/28/2008 12:43:32
FRISTY PANTS!!!
Had to take the lady friend to the airport for a 6 a.m. flight! :thud:
Great blog Bobber!
starling310 on 03/28/2008 12:43:32
FRISTY PANTS!!!
Had to take the lady friend to the airport for a 6 a.m. flight! :thud:
Great blog Bobber!
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 12:44:52
starling310 on 03/28/2008 12:44:52
:: taps vein ::
:: injects coffee IV ::
:: injects coffee IV ::
Comment by 
m-hadley on 03/28/2008 12:50:03
m-hadley on 03/28/2008 12:50:03
Thank you BobR,
For injecting a skosh reality into the debacle that has become the Democratic primary. We cannot afford in so many ways to have a President McCain. We must work together to elect a Democrat to the White House - as it is we are looking at 20 - 30 year time frame to repair the damage done by Bush/Cheney.
:nervous:
Good Mornin' Everyone!
Cheers,
mfaye
For injecting a skosh reality into the debacle that has become the Democratic primary. We cannot afford in so many ways to have a President McCain. We must work together to elect a Democrat to the White House - as it is we are looking at 20 - 30 year time frame to repair the damage done by Bush/Cheney.
:nervous:Good Mornin' Everyone!
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:09:10
starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:09:10
something tells me larry wouldn't mind if Momma snapped his braces! 
Comment by 
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:11:08
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:11:08
Good Morning!
this medicine makes me a little burpy...
this medicine makes me a little burpy...
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:11:35
starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:11:35
i love when jim 
randomly busts into song.
randomly busts into song.
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:16:28
starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:16:28
How ya feelin' Glandy????
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 13:41:58
:rofl:
I think the swelling has gone down a little tiny bit...
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:41:58
Quote by starling310:
How ya feelin' Glandy????
I think the swelling has gone down a little tiny bit...
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 13:42:26
Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 13:42:26
Good morning, bloggers!
I have a rare morning where I am not substitute teaching or running errands. So, I thought I would wish everyone a good morning and an early good weekend
The UNN Daily Headlines are up, if you want to take a look.
BobR, I agree that either Clinton or Obama would be better than McCain. So, for those who wish to sit this one out or vote for McCain, do you want to live with the consequences of a McCain presidency - including many more dead American troops?
I have a rare morning where I am not substitute teaching or running errands. So, I thought I would wish everyone a good morning and an early good weekend
The UNN Daily Headlines are up, if you want to take a look.
BobR, I agree that either Clinton or Obama would be better than McCain. So, for those who wish to sit this one out or vote for McCain, do you want to live with the consequences of a McCain presidency - including many more dead American troops?
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 13:43:52
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:43:52
so how long is the lady friend away?
how long is the lady friend away?
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 13:44:29
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:44:29
Good Morning Will!!!
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 13:48:37
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:48:37
:banana: Get down on it! :banana:
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 13:51:36
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:51:36
Am I danicng all alone here?
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 13:52:25
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:52:25
New hampshire not only goes second, some of the polls open up at 12:01
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:55:01
That's good! Glad to hear it. You've got to be good by D.C. missy.
starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:55:01
Quote by Raine::rofl:Quote by starling310:
How ya feelin' Glandy????
I think the swelling has gone down a little tiny bit...
That's good! Glad to hear it. You've got to be good by D.C. missy.
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:55:40
Just until Tuesday night. . . visiting her Dad in Seattle.
starling310 on 03/28/2008 13:55:40
Quote by Raine:
so
Just until Tuesday night. . . visiting her Dad in Seattle.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 13:57:24
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:57:24
GAH! I hate hearing that people are either not going to vote of Vote for MCCain can do this. There is NO such thing as a *protest* vote in the GE.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 13:59:34
oh and the interesting part about this?
What a vulture.
Raine on 03/28/2008 13:59:34
Quote by Raine:
Rudy to Run for Gov???
In the latest twist in New York politics, Rudy Giuliani is eyeing a run for governor in a special election this fall should Gov. Paterson be forced to resign, sources say.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 14:00:48
Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 14:00:48
Thanks for the warm welcome!
More on McCain:
Bipartisan Team Says McCain Natural Born. As some of you may know, he was born in the Panama Canal zone.
By the way, you might like to read Obama's Sweeping Foreign Policy Critique.
More on McCain:
Bipartisan Team Says McCain Natural Born. As some of you may know, he was born in the Panama Canal zone.
By the way, you might like to read Obama's Sweeping Foreign Policy Critique.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:07:36
OH dear!!!
When bobber get's into the office I will see if he can figure it out!
:hug:
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:07:36
Quote by Grumpyman:
Had to re register to log on what is going on!
OH dear!!!
When bobber get's into the office I will see if he can figure it out!
:hug:
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:08:51
This happened to Mala a couple of weeks ago. Harumph....
We will get you back in order.
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:08:51
Quote by Grumpyman:Quote by Grumpyman:
Had to re register to log on what is going on!
And as you see it is NOT my name!
We will get you back in order.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:12:36
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:12:36
Praise Cheesus!
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 14:12:38
starling310 on 03/28/2008 14:12:38
I am talking to my lady friend ( "MLF" ) on the phone. . . she is delayed in DC.
Maybe if they hold her there long enough, she can come to the meetup on the 26th.
She says "hi" to da blog!!!
Maybe if they hold her there long enough, she can come to the meetup on the 26th.
She says "hi" to da blog!!!
Comment by 
livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:13:04
livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:13:04
Good morning folks. 
Working until 2 AM really crimps my ability to blog in the mornings.
Working until 2 AM really crimps my ability to blog in the mornings.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:15:00
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:15:00
Those sheets definatly have a market... 
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:16:33
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:16:33
:rofl: Jim LOUISE Ward!!!
:clown: with the :modbat:
:clown: with the :modbat:
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:17:14
That sorta sux...
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:17:14
Quote by Grumpyman:
I'm pretty sure I will not be able to make the meet up.
Work has exploded!
3 people have left, the call schedule has to be re done and vacations have been canceled. I have been so busy that I have barely had time to breath!
That sorta sux...
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:17:40
So sorry to hear that.
We'll have to have a toast in your honor.
livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:17:40
Quote by Grumpyman:
I'm pretty sure I will not be able to make the meet up.
Work has exploded!
3 people have left, the call schedule has to be re done and vacations have been canceled. I have been so busy that I have barely had time to breath!
So sorry to hear that.
We'll have to have a toast in your honor.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:17:45
back at her!!!
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:17:45
Quote by starling310:
I am talking to my lady friend ( "MLF" ) on the phone. . . she is delayed in DC.
Maybe if they hold her there long enough, she can come to the meetup on the 26th.
She says "hi" to da blog!!!
back at her!!!
Comment by 
BobR on 03/28/2008 14:19:38
BobR on 03/28/2008 14:19:38
morning, folks... :coffee:
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:20:09
livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:20:09
Good morning BobR.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:20:32
we will betaosting everything in sight!
But especially our blog friends...
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:20:32
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Grumpyman:
I'm pretty sure I will not be able to make the meet up.
Work has exploded!
3 people have left, the call schedule has to be re done and vacations have been canceled. I have been so busy that I have barely had time to breath!
So sorry to hear that.
But especially our blog friends...
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 14:21:22
I just changed your password to "password"... try logging in again (and then change your password to something else). Remember that passwords are case-sensitive.
BobR on 03/28/2008 14:21:22
Quote by Grumpyman:
Had to re register to log on what is going on!
I just changed your password to "password"... try logging in again (and then change your password to something else). Remember that passwords are case-sensitive.
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 14:22:21
:banana: she liked the idea of the flashing boobs!
starling310 on 03/28/2008 14:22:21
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
I am talking to my lady friend ( "MLF" ) on the phone. . . she is delayed in DC.
Maybe if they hold her there long enough, she can come to the meetup on the 26th.
She says "hi" to da blog!!!
:banana: she liked the idea of the flashing boobs!
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 14:22:24
uh -oh... I think Stan was counting on splitting the cost of the room.
BobR on 03/28/2008 14:22:24
Quote by Grumpyman:
I'm pretty sure I will not be able to make the meet up.
Work has exploded!
3 people have left, the call schedule has to be re done and vacations have been canceled. I have been so busy that I have barely had time to breath!
uh -oh... I think Stan was counting on splitting the cost of the room.
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:22:38
livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:22:38
Ass androids. 
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 14:22:53
starling310 on 03/28/2008 14:22:53
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:24:55
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:24:55
Condi: the USA has a birth defect regarding Race:Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said yesterday that the United States still has trouble dealing with race because of a national "birth defect" that denied black Americans the opportunities given to whites at the country's very founding.
"Black Americans were a founding population," she said. "Africans and Europeans came here and founded this country together — Europeans by choice and Africans in chains. That's not a very pretty reality of our founding."
As a result, Miss Rice told editors and reporters at The Washington Times, "descendants of slaves did not get much of a head start, and I think you continue to see some of the effects of that."
"That particular birth defect makes it hard for us to confront it, hard for us to talk about it, and hard for us to realize that it has continuing relevance for who we are today," she said.
[...]
Miss Rice declined to comment on the campaign, saying only that it was "important" that Mr. Obama "gave it for a whole host of reasons."
"Black Americans were a founding population," she said. "Africans and Europeans came here and founded this country together — Europeans by choice and Africans in chains. That's not a very pretty reality of our founding."
As a result, Miss Rice told editors and reporters at The Washington Times, "descendants of slaves did not get much of a head start, and I think you continue to see some of the effects of that."
"That particular birth defect makes it hard for us to confront it, hard for us to talk about it, and hard for us to realize that it has continuing relevance for who we are today," she said.
[...]
Miss Rice declined to comment on the campaign, saying only that it was "important" that Mr. Obama "gave it for a whole host of reasons."
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:26:41
Yeah...
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:26:41
Quote by BobR:Quote by Grumpyman:
I'm pretty sure I will not be able to make the meet up.
Work has exploded!
3 people have left, the call schedule has to be re done and vacations have been canceled. I have been so busy that I have barely had time to breath!
uh -oh... I think Stan was counting on splitting the cost of the room.
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:27:05
Who doesn't? :P
livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:27:05
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
I am talking to my lady friend ( "MLF" ) on the phone. . . she is delayed in DC.
Maybe if they hold her there long enough, she can come to the meetup on the 26th.
She says "hi" to da blog!!!
:banana: she liked the idea of the flashing boobs!
Who doesn't? :P
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 14:27:11
It sucks you're not going to be able to make it. I was looking forward to it.
Maybe Mondo would want to share a room...
BobR on 03/28/2008 14:27:11
Quote by Grumpyman:
I can still cover some of the cost for him. If I need to.
(though not half seeing as I may not make it.) have him give me call if he needs me to.
It sucks you're not going to be able to make it. I was looking forward to it.
Maybe Mondo would want to share a room...
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 14:29:13
Androids Gone Wild.... Ass-man edition
BobR on 03/28/2008 14:29:13
Quote by livingonli:
Ass androids.
Androids Gone Wild.... Ass-man edition
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:31:15
She has said in the past that she actually is a supporter of affirmative action like Colin Powell so this is one (and probably the only issue) that she's not down with the neo-cons on.
There is a floater of her being McCain's running mate. If she were the veep nominee, that would secure the ticket as a continuation of the Bush policies but the Republican racists would probably stay home (which would help the Democratic nominee).
livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:31:15
Quote by Raine:
Condi: the USA has a birth defect regarding Race:Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said yesterday that the United States still has trouble dealing with race because of a national "birth defect" that denied black Americans the opportunities given to whites at the country's very founding.
"Black Americans were a founding population," she said. "Africans and Europeans came here and founded this country together — Europeans by choice and Africans in chains. That's not a very pretty reality of our founding."
As a result, Miss Rice told editors and reporters at The Washington Times, "descendants of slaves did not get much of a head start, and I think you continue to see some of the effects of that."
"That particular birth defect makes it hard for us to confront it, hard for us to talk about it, and hard for us to realize that it has continuing relevance for who we are today," she said.
[...]
Miss Rice declined to comment on the campaign, saying only that it was "important" that Mr. Obama "gave it for a whole host of reasons."
She has said in the past that she actually is a supporter of affirmative action like Colin Powell so this is one (and probably the only issue) that she's not down with the neo-cons on.
There is a floater of her being McCain's running mate. If she were the veep nominee, that would secure the ticket as a continuation of the Bush policies but the Republican racists would probably stay home (which would help the Democratic nominee).
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:31:33
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:31:33
Gland update:
I have nearly perfected my john McCain voice.... My Firends
I have nearly perfected my john McCain voice.... My Firends
Comment by Grumpymann on 03/28/2008 14:32:32
Think how I feel.....
I want to try a Raintini!
Meet my Peeps.
Relax and have some fun!
Now I get to work......
All this week I was in Binghamton NY.
it was better than driving 3 hours, I was staying in a hotel. And I hate it!
Grumpymann on 03/28/2008 14:32:32
Quote by BobR:Quote by Grumpyman:
I can still cover some of the cost for him. If I need to.
(though not half seeing as I may not make it.) have him give me call if he needs me to.
It sucks you're not going to be able to make it. I was looking forward to it.
Maybe Mondo would want to share a room...
Think how I feel.....
I want to try a Raintini!
Meet my Peeps.
Relax and have some fun!
Now I get to work......
All this week I was in Binghamton NY.
it was better than driving 3 hours, I was staying in a hotel. And I hate it!
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 14:35:05
Someday, you'll perfect your spelling... :rofl:
BobR on 03/28/2008 14:35:05
Quote by Raine:
Gland update:
I have nearly perfected my john McCain voice.... My Firends
Someday, you'll perfect your spelling... :rofl:
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:35:49
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:35:49
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:36:14
It is a good thing to dream...
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:36:14
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Gland update:
I have nearly perfected my john McCain voice.... My Firends
Someday, you'll perfect your spelling... :rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:39:09
We have a dream that Raine will learn how to type and use spell check.
livingonli on 03/28/2008 14:39:09
Quote by Raine:It is a good thing to dream...Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Gland update:
I have nearly perfected my john McCain voice.... My Firends
Someday, you'll perfect your spelling... :rofl:
We have a dream that Raine will learn how to type and use spell check.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:41:13
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:41:13
You know regarding these Donors. A while ago, I decided not to give to the party, but after hearign about this, I may have to toss in a few bucks. I am SOOO pissed that they think they OWN the party.
And I cnnot believe that they would jeopardize our minority becuase of it.
And I cnnot believe that they would jeopardize our minority becuase of it.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:44:05
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:44:05
I want religion out of Politics!
SERENITY NOW!
SERENITY NOW!
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 14:44:08
:: shudder ::
starling310 on 03/28/2008 14:44:08
Quote by Raine:
Gland update:
I have nearly perfected my john McCain voice.... My Firends
:: shudder ::
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:49:25
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:49:25
Quote by Raine:
I want religion out of Politics!
SERENITY NOW!
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:57:25
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:57:25
We need EVERY VOTE so they cannot steal this election ...
It is critical
It is critical
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 14:59:10
Raine on 03/28/2008 14:59:10
the coatails is a critical aspect of this elction cycle.
It is important to ask which of our candidates at this point is going to carry the voters into the booth, thus prompting them to VOTE DEM?
It is important to ask which of our candidates at this point is going to carry the voters into the booth, thus prompting them to VOTE DEM?
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:00:46
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:00:46
I wonder why we never hear of any polls that ask the Repug if they are gonna vote for McCain or not??? 
Comment by 
IzzyBitz on 03/28/2008 15:03:33
IzzyBitz on 03/28/2008 15:03:33
Happy Fridee!! 
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:04:05
livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:04:05
Raine, you are on a roll with your musings this morning.
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:05:45
Party on, Izzy.
livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:05:45
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Happy Fridee!!
Party on, Izzy.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:07:20
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:07:20
HEya Izzy!
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 15:08:06
starling310 on 03/28/2008 15:08:06
Gotta go pick up Farley's pills. . . See y'alls in a bit!
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:08:33
livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:08:33
I DVRed the 3 AM Larry King to see if Laura came back on after Glenn Beck. At least I can fast forward through him that way.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 15:08:35
Raine, I concur.
Also, here is another good reason to vote this November.
42 Democrats Vow a Drawdown in Iraq If They Win Seats.
We need to get a Congress that will support a Democratic president.
Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 15:08:35
Quote by Raine:
We need EVERY VOTE so they cannot steal this election ...
It is critical
Raine, I concur.
Also, here is another good reason to vote this November.
42 Democrats Vow a Drawdown in Iraq If They Win Seats.
We need to get a Congress that will support a Democratic president.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:08:54
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:08:54
Momma suffers from some strange sort of tourettes
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:09:47
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:09:47
:clap: a Shane=o bit!
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:10:22
That is AWESOME!
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:10:22
Quote by will in chicago:Quote by Raine:
We need EVERY VOTE so they cannot steal this election ...
It is critical
Raine, I concur.
Also, here is another good reason to vote this November.
42 Democrats Vow a Drawdown in Iraq If They Win Seats.
We need to get a Congress that will support a Democratic president.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:11:50
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:11:50
A WOMBAT?
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:14:37
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:14:37
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:15:49
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:15:49
Poor Jack... I still love him!
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 15:17:31
Apparently, it's its own sub-culture. I never heard the term before, but it reminds me a lot of the movie Brazil (and other Terry Gilliam movies).
Here's a site with some other modifications
BobR on 03/28/2008 15:17:31
Quote by Raine:
That looks so retro! Wow.
Apparently, it's its own sub-culture. I never heard the term before, but it reminds me a lot of the movie Brazil (and other Terry Gilliam movies).
Here's a site with some other modifications
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:17:40
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:17:40
edicine is making me shweepy, and a little Zoney........
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:18:33
livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:18:33
Shane-O is getting a lot of praise on the SMS live blog for his bits.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:23:59
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:23:59
:tap: is this thing on? Heya Shane-O if you are around THANK YOU! for the bit from the show yesterday.
I am very happy that Chris corrected momma and made sure everyone knew it was from you!
I am very happy that Chris corrected momma and made sure everyone knew it was from you!
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:24:45
I could use a little scratch from KO!
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:24:45
I could use a little scratch from KO!
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:27:32
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:27:32
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:28:07
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:28:07
I think it is fair to say that Hillary is centrist.
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:28:35
livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:28:35
Obama's on The View right now.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:29:24
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:29:24
There will never be an Obama Bloomberg ticket.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:30:26
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:30:26
I cannot Watch the View. I will eagerly await the youtube of the segment.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:34:47
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:34:47
:rofl: Stop whining like a little bitch!
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:36:23
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:36:23
I prefer to say that I would like to keep the right to MY body intact... and yes, John McCain will take that away from me.
:modbat:
:modbat:
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:39:22
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:39:22
Kevin sounds so sheepish these days...
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:40:12
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:40:12
I used to REALLY like Bradley...
And I voted for Gore, I didn't decide to run away like a littel baby.
And I voted for Gore, I didn't decide to run away like a littel baby.
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:42:21
livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:42:21
Where did the rest of our bloggers go this morning?
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 15:49:29
some of us have to get a little work done....
BobR on 03/28/2008 15:49:29
Quote by livingonli:
Where did the rest of our bloggers go this morning?
some of us have to get a little work done....
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:52:13
I was on the Phone with sisterlove.
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:52:13
Quote by livingonli:
Where did the rest of our bloggers go this morning?
I was on the Phone with sisterlove.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:54:21
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:54:21
Plus I am a little bit.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:55:05
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:55:05
HAve I mentioned how much I despise *ush???
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 15:55:20
BobR on 03/28/2008 15:55:20
the general counted 180 soccer games??... That seems suspicious. How many people would keep counting after... oh... 30?
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 15:57:35
Raine on 03/28/2008 15:57:35
The show went fast today!
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:58:11
I smell B.S.
livingonli on 03/28/2008 15:58:11
Quote by BobR:
the general counted 180 soccer games??... That seems suspicious. How many people would keep counting after... oh... 30?
I smell B.S.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 16:11:43
Mondo will be bunking free at Triple M's casa.
Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 16:11:43
Quote by BobR:Quote by Grumpyman:
I can still cover some of the cost for him. If I need to.
(though not half seeing as I may not make it.) have him give me call if he needs me to.
It sucks you're not going to be able to make it. I was looking forward to it.
Maybe Mondo would want to share a room...
Mondo will be bunking free at Triple M's casa.
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 16:16:16
:rofl: We will hafta remember.
Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 16:16:16
Quote by starling310:
How ya feelin' Glandy????
:rofl: We will hafta remember.
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 16:17:59
livingonli on 03/28/2008 16:17:59
I do have a spare bed in the room I ordered so I may be able to accommodate if need be.
But it is a non-smoking room.
But it is a non-smoking room.
Comment by starling310 on 03/28/2008 16:59:50
starling310 on 03/28/2008 16:59:50
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 17:15:49
That's why they need to invoke inherent contempt. Lock him up in the basement until he complies.
livingonli on 03/28/2008 17:15:49
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
Subpeona approved for Rove
:: Eyore :: Why bother. He just won't show up again.
That's why they need to invoke inherent contempt. Lock him up in the basement until he complies.
Comment by 
Shane-O on 03/28/2008 17:20:49
Your side is working, Raine - but I haven't been around much today. I only heard about 30 minutes of the show... been running around.
And - you are very welcome...
On crediting me - sometimes I'd rather they just say it's from Bubba in Montana - when a bit of mine bombs, of course...
Shane-O on 03/28/2008 17:20:49
Quote by Raine:
:tap: is this thing on? Heya Shane-O if you are around THANK YOU! for the bit from the show yesterday.
I am very happy that Chris corrected momma and made sure everyone knew it was from you!
Your side is working, Raine - but I haven't been around much today. I only heard about 30 minutes of the show... been running around.
And - you are very welcome...
On crediting me - sometimes I'd rather they just say it's from Bubba in Montana - when a bit of mine bombs, of course...
Comment by 
TriSec on 03/28/2008 17:31:23
TriSec on 03/28/2008 17:31:23
Yes, I do exist.
Even made a new poll!
Even made a new poll!
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 17:39:44
livingonli on 03/28/2008 17:39:44
Free TriSec. 
Comment by Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 18:03:40
Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 18:03:40
Raine, there is a note on the Brattleboro Reformer:
So, no Rove subpoena today.
The Reformer Web site is experiencing technical difficulties today. Stories from March 2007 were inadvertantly posted on to the site Friday. We are working to clear up this problem as soon as possible.
So, no Rove subpoena today.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 18:26:00
I was waiting for something like this to be put out there.
Raine on 03/28/2008 18:26:00
I was waiting for something like this to be put out there.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 18:30:32
Aww hell.. I will go and remove that link from the MB.
Thank you will!
Raine on 03/28/2008 18:30:32
Quote by will in chicago:
Raine, there is a note on the Brattleboro Reformer:The Reformer Web site is experiencing technical difficulties today. Stories from March 2007 were inadvertantly posted on to the site Friday. We are working to clear up this problem as soon as possible.
So, no Rove subpoena today.
Thank you will!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 18:41:00
I looked for the NY Times, Reuters, and Washington Post versions of the story and found nothing. So, I went back to the link, hit the home link, and saw the note.
Glad to help.
By the way, I did wrap up work on the
Daily Headlines. There are several good articles from the Nation, American Prospect, AlterNet, and Mother Jones.
Will in Chicago on 03/28/2008 18:41:00
Quote by Raine:Aww hell.. I will go and remove that link from the MB.Quote by will in chicago:
Raine, there is a note on the Brattleboro Reformer:The Reformer Web site is experiencing technical difficulties today. Stories from March 2007 were inadvertantly posted on to the site Friday. We are working to clear up this problem as soon as possible.
So, no Rove subpoena today.
Thank you will!
I looked for the NY Times, Reuters, and Washington Post versions of the story and found nothing. So, I went back to the link, hit the home link, and saw the note.
Glad to help.
By the way, I did wrap up work on the
Daily Headlines. There are several good articles from the Nation, American Prospect, AlterNet, and Mother Jones.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 19:08:45
It's Friday you bastahds!
:boobs2:
:boobs:
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
:boobs2: :boobs2: :boobs2:
:boobs2: 
:bounce:
:bounce:
:bouncer: :boobs2:
:boobs:
Bounce whatever you got!
Raine on 03/28/2008 19:08:45
:boobs2:
:boobs:
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
:boobs2: :boobs2::boobs2:
:bounce:
:bounce:
:bouncer:
:boobs2::boobs:
Bounce whatever you got!
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 19:10:32
Raine on 03/28/2008 19:10:32
OK, that bounce wore me out.
I am going lie back down.
I am going lie back down.
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 19:53:04
BobR on 03/28/2008 19:53:04
As they say at the Log Cabin Republicans Club: Better latent than never...
IT'S FRIDAY, YA BASTAHDS!
BOUNCE!
IT'S FRIDAY, YA BASTAHDS!
BOUNCE!
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 19:56:38
Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 19:56:38
Back from the doc. I love it when I get prescriptions and they have gone off patent.
Comment by TriSec on 03/28/2008 20:16:42
TriSec on 03/28/2008 20:16:42
:kickcan:
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 20:19:30
Wassamatter lil buckaroo
Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 20:19:30
Quote by TriSec:
:kickcan:
Wassamatter lil buckaroo
Comment by TriSec on 03/28/2008 20:26:41
TriSec on 03/28/2008 20:26:41
Alright, off to put on a uniform and impress little boys.
:peace: <-- Cub Scout Sign
:peace: <-- Cub Scout Sign
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 20:33:29
One could take that the wrong way.
Mondobubba on 03/28/2008 20:33:29
Quote by TriSec:
Alright, off to put on a uniform and impress little boys.
:peace: <-- Cub Scout Sign
One could take that the wrong way.
Comment by 
jd_in_ny on 03/28/2008 20:54:07
jd_in_ny on 03/28/2008 20:54:07
you don't need to use "alleged" here because John McCain, through his campaign, has made a statement against interest in the financial papers they filed - the act itself was against the law ("illegal"), they said they did it, you don't need any more proof.
you don't need to allege that he did it because they've said that he did it.
GAH!
(I just needed somewhere to post this. Sammy did just fine, too)
you don't need to allege that he did it because they've said that he did it.
GAH!
(I just needed somewhere to post this. Sammy did just fine, too)
Comment by IzzyBitz on 03/28/2008 21:24:58
IzzyBitz on 03/28/2008 21:24:58
Hey, what happened to the StephFU? I feel one coming on! 
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 21:28:41
There's too many sounds to display them all in the panel at the left, so we only display the most commonly used ones. If you display the pop-up window, you'll find it on the Steph Show tab:
BobR on 03/28/2008 21:28:41
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Hey, what happened to the StephFU? I feel one coming on!
There's too many sounds to display them all in the panel at the left, so we only display the most commonly used ones. If you display the pop-up window, you'll find it on the Steph Show tab:
Comment by IzzyBitz on 03/28/2008 21:31:44
IzzyBitz on 03/28/2008 21:31:44
Sweet!
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 21:32:49
oh that completely rocks!
BobR on 03/28/2008 21:32:49
Quote by Mondobubba:
Jethro Bodine is opening a casio with a ceement pond!
oh that completely rocks!
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 21:37:31
livingonli on 03/28/2008 21:37:31
I found it. You have to open the Audicons folder to see them all.
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 21:41:04
livingonli on 03/28/2008 21:41:04
See how helpful we are. Everyone gets in on the act. 
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 03/28/2008 21:42:04
velveeta jones on 03/28/2008 21:42:04
Afternoon everyone!
I need a nap. :yawn:
Did bush break our Country even more today?
I need a nap. :yawn:
Did bush break our Country even more today?
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 21:44:29
livingonli on 03/28/2008 21:44:29
What is with the callers Sammy is getting today?
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/28/2008 21:44:47
velveeta jones on 03/28/2008 21:44:47
Oh, great blog BobR!
I agree, and I will probably vote the Dem nominee........ but I am not happy to CONTINUE to vote for the "lesser of two evils"!
I didn't like John Kerry.
I agree, and I will probably vote the Dem nominee........ but I am not happy to CONTINUE to vote for the "lesser of two evils"!
I didn't like John Kerry.
Comment by Raine on 03/28/2008 22:10:17
HE didn't really have much to say tho did he...
I feel like crap... :(
Raine on 03/28/2008 22:10:17
Quote by BobR:
Howard Dean finally steps in...
I feel like crap... :(
Comment by 
MMB on 03/28/2008 22:12:37
MMB on 03/28/2008 22:12:37
Nice job BobR I will NOT VOTE FOR A REPUBLICAN EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! He or she would have to be a very new breed for me i can't see it happening. And John needs to just go somewhere nice and retire. I am sure he could use it. 
Comment by BobR on 03/28/2008 22:27:23
He said that he had spoken to the campaigns. Maybe that's why Hillary changed her tune yesterday.
BobR on 03/28/2008 22:27:23
Quote by Raine:
HE didn't really have much to say tho did he...
I feel like crap... :(
He said that he had spoken to the campaigns. Maybe that's why Hillary changed her tune yesterday.
Comment by livingonli on 03/28/2008 22:33:43
Come on, medicine, do your magic.
livingonli on 03/28/2008 22:33:43
Quote by Raine:HE didn't really have much to say tho did he...Quote by BobR:
Howard Dean finally steps in...
I feel like crap... :(
Come on, medicine, do your magic.
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/28/2008 23:00:39
velveeta jones on 03/28/2008 23:00:39
Why oh why are "we" still talking about Rev. Wrights quote. :rage:
(I mean "we" as in the f*cking media and pundits).
(I mean "we" as in the f*cking media and pundits).
Comment by velveeta jones on 03/29/2008 00:15:16
velveeta jones on 03/29/2008 00:15:16
Oliver Stone set to make "Bush" - plans to finish movie before our pResident leaves office (voluntarily).
Read the story from Variety
Borman said Weiser's script was completed before the WGA strike and was ready to shoot and that many of Stone's "Pinkville" crew jumped right into "Bush." If financing materializes quickly enough, the film could start production by April and could be in theaters for the election or the inauguration.
"I can't give you that, because the filmmaker has to hide in the work," Stone said. "Here, I'm the referee, and I want a fair, true portrait of the man. How did Bush go from an alcoholic bum to the most powerful figure in the world? It's like Frank Capra territory on one hand, but I'll also cover the demons in his private life, his bouts with his dad and his conversion to Christianity, which explains a lot of where he is coming from. It includes his belief that God personally chose him to be president of the United States, and his coming into his own with the stunning, preemptive attack on Iraq. It will contain surprises for Bush supporters and his detractors."
Stone looked carefully at actors before setting his sights on Brolin, whose career has drawn recent traction from memorable roles in "No Country for Old Men" and "American Gangster." Brolin just began work on the Gus Van Sant-directed "Milk," playing Dan White, the San Francisco pol who gunned down Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone. While Brolin won't make a formal deal until financing is sealed, he can be ready for an April start.
"Josh is actually better looking than Bush but has the same drive and charisma that Americans identify with Bush, who has some of that old-time movie-star swagger," Stone said.
Read the story from Variety
Comment by livingonli on 03/29/2008 00:51:53
livingonli on 03/29/2008 00:51:53
They want Britney Spears to play Blanche Dubois. 
Comment by livingonli on 03/29/2008 01:01:58
livingonli on 03/29/2008 01:01:58
Momma's got the magic purple sweater on.
Comment by livingonli on 03/29/2008 01:06:09
livingonli on 03/29/2008 01:06:09
She said Vajay-jay again. :rofl:
Comment by Mondobubba on 03/29/2008 01:47:36
Mondobubba on 03/29/2008 01:47:36
Blog discussion topic. Who is smarter, Beavis or Butt-Head. Why?
Comment by livingonli on 03/29/2008 02:03:02
livingonli on 03/29/2008 02:03:02
I would say Butt-Head by three IQ points. He at least tried to come up with schemes.
Comment by Shane-O on 03/29/2008 04:00:29
Shane-O on 03/29/2008 04:00:29
For those interested, I put a little post up with Steph's CNN appearance on Larry King. Also, there are some new audicons sampled there. Have fun all!