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The Grand Schizophrenic Party
Author: BobR
Date: 12/05/2012 14:02:22
What happens when a "useful idiot" is no longer useful? Such is the dilemma in the Republican party. In the spring of 2009 in an obvious reaction to the inauguration of President Obama, the Tea Party rose up out of nothing (ok - from a FOX "News" cabal) to speak out against taxes (ostensibly). Grover Norquist was their mouthpiece, and they looked to be a shiny new alternative to a stodgy old GOP.
The movers and shakers in the party were initially threatened by the upstarts, but then figured they would glom onto them and rise to power... which sort of worked in 2010. They took control of the House and narrowed the gap in the Senate. The GOP immediately began focusing on... um... social issues, something the Tea Party didn't really have much of an opinion on (supposedly). The outlook for 2012 was rosy.
Except - 2012 didn't happen the way they predicted. President Obama was reelected. The Republicans lost seats in both the House and Senate. Apparently, being loud and the center of attention doesn't necessarily equate to popularity and/or votes. Americans looked at these Tea Party "darlings" and decided they were nuts. The Republicans embrace of the Tea Party initially helped, but now they appear to be a liability.
This leaves the GOP at a crossroads with two factions battling for control. There are the old-guard GOP members (some of whom are on their way out) and the young line-in-the-sand, my-way-or-the-highway fanatics. This is apparent in the current "fiscal cliff" battle, as Speaker Boehner tries to get fellow House members to agree to some tax increases. Tax increases are going to have to be part of the equation and everyone knows it. The grandstanding occurring now is just part of the process.
Another sad example is the vote yesterday on the UN disabilities treaty. It's been well covered, but essentially the UN created a treaty based on a U.S. law signed by President George H.W. Bush. This is already law in the U.S. Yet - the nutjob faction in the Republican party is so wedded to their ideology (in this case: the UN = Evil) that they brought shame upon the nation by using sham excuses to vote against it.
Columnist Bob Cesca wrote about this today:
Hell - roughly half of Republicans surveyed think that ACORN is still alive and stealing elections. There's a definite mindset among some Republicans that America wants their "solutions", even in the face of reality. Reality, though is starting to make inroads, as more and more Republicans are rejecting the Grover Norquist tax pledge.
There's also the most visible bellwhether of Republican politics: FOX "News". They must answer to ratings and advertisers, and as such they have to be tapped in to the zeitgiest of the American political news viewer. After seeing failed prognosticators Karl Rove and Dick Morris make fools of themselves, FOX has decided to send them down to Storage Room B. That should send a message to any and all Republican extremists that they are on the way to being marginalized.
And what of the "reasonable" Republicans, those with views differing from Democrats in some areas, but still willing to find common ground in the interest of all Americans? They may be out for now - hopefully some will run for reelection and help force out the nutjobs. In the meantime, one or two might find their way into President Obama's cabinet.
There are some within the Republican party that understand that to maintain this unholy alliance with the Tea Party extremists dooms them to permanent powerlessness. Whether those people can take back the reins remains to be seen.
The movers and shakers in the party were initially threatened by the upstarts, but then figured they would glom onto them and rise to power... which sort of worked in 2010. They took control of the House and narrowed the gap in the Senate. The GOP immediately began focusing on... um... social issues, something the Tea Party didn't really have much of an opinion on (supposedly). The outlook for 2012 was rosy.
Except - 2012 didn't happen the way they predicted. President Obama was reelected. The Republicans lost seats in both the House and Senate. Apparently, being loud and the center of attention doesn't necessarily equate to popularity and/or votes. Americans looked at these Tea Party "darlings" and decided they were nuts. The Republicans embrace of the Tea Party initially helped, but now they appear to be a liability.
This leaves the GOP at a crossroads with two factions battling for control. There are the old-guard GOP members (some of whom are on their way out) and the young line-in-the-sand, my-way-or-the-highway fanatics. This is apparent in the current "fiscal cliff" battle, as Speaker Boehner tries to get fellow House members to agree to some tax increases. Tax increases are going to have to be part of the equation and everyone knows it. The grandstanding occurring now is just part of the process.
Another sad example is the vote yesterday on the UN disabilities treaty. It's been well covered, but essentially the UN created a treaty based on a U.S. law signed by President George H.W. Bush. This is already law in the U.S. Yet - the nutjob faction in the Republican party is so wedded to their ideology (in this case: the UN = Evil) that they brought shame upon the nation by using sham excuses to vote against it.
Columnist Bob Cesca wrote about this today:
In the wake of the election, there’s no doubt that the Republican Party leadership is capable of making some adjustments to re-brand itself. There are plenty of ways they can do it, but it’s obvious to anyone paying attention to what’s happening on the far-right that the base simply won’t allow the party to change.
[..]
The problem this creates, of course, is that the Republican Party has been consumed by misinformed idiots with no substantial connection to the real world, and the first post-election PPP poll only serves to amplify this conclusion.
Hell - roughly half of Republicans surveyed think that ACORN is still alive and stealing elections. There's a definite mindset among some Republicans that America wants their "solutions", even in the face of reality. Reality, though is starting to make inroads, as more and more Republicans are rejecting the Grover Norquist tax pledge.
There's also the most visible bellwhether of Republican politics: FOX "News". They must answer to ratings and advertisers, and as such they have to be tapped in to the zeitgiest of the American political news viewer. After seeing failed prognosticators Karl Rove and Dick Morris make fools of themselves, FOX has decided to send them down to Storage Room B. That should send a message to any and all Republican extremists that they are on the way to being marginalized.
And what of the "reasonable" Republicans, those with views differing from Democrats in some areas, but still willing to find common ground in the interest of all Americans? They may be out for now - hopefully some will run for reelection and help force out the nutjobs. In the meantime, one or two might find their way into President Obama's cabinet.
There are some within the Republican party that understand that to maintain this unholy alliance with the Tea Party extremists dooms them to permanent powerlessness. Whether those people can take back the reins remains to be seen.
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 14:05:29
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 14:05:29
I look forward to das blog. I've got some choice comments about the GOP this morning, I want to see if we are on the same wavelength.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:08:09
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:08:09
Morning 
Comment by wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:12:49
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:12:49
you know I don't think you can call something an official DC Steph group when you only met in Maryland 
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/05/2012 14:16:03
TriSec on 12/05/2012 14:16:03
Ya know, funny thing about Republicans. Like everything that is good and true about these United States, the GOP was also pretty much invented in Massachusetts. (waits for every single Southern head to explode.)
General Banks and other early prominent Republicans are surely whirling in their sarcophogi over what their party has become.
General Banks and other early prominent Republicans are surely whirling in their sarcophogi over what their party has become.
Comment by TriSec on 12/05/2012 14:16:48
TriSec on 12/05/2012 14:16:48
Say, Virginia wing....what know you of "Inova"? (A health plan in your area - a partnership with ol' FCHP up here.)
Comment by wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:18:20
not much - I've known a few people who like it but I've never had it.
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:18:20
Quote by TriSec:
Say, Virginia wing....what know you of "Inova"? (A health plan in your area - a partnership with ol' FCHP up here.)
not much - I've known a few people who like it but I've never had it.
Comment by 
Raine on 12/05/2012 14:22:47
Good morning!
Raine on 12/05/2012 14:22:47
Good morning!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 14:26:04
Ahem...I've heard of it. I believe if it is offered through Fairfax Hospital.
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 14:26:04
Quote by TriSec:
Say, Virginia wing....what know you of "Inova"? (A health plan in your area - a partnership with ol' FCHP up here.)
Ahem...I've heard of it. I believe if it is offered through Fairfax Hospital.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:33:12
more the just Fairfax hospital (which is the huge hospital on Gallows Road) but there are actual INOVA hospitals now.
I do have to say when I sliced open my finger, I had to go the INOVA emergency room - they were really nice, very professional and did a great job with my 4 stitches
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:33:12
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
Say, Virginia wing....what know you of "Inova"? (A health plan in your area - a partnership with ol' FCHP up here.)
Ahem...I've heard of it. I believe if it is offered through Fairfax Hospital.
more the just Fairfax hospital (which is the huge hospital on Gallows Road) but there are actual INOVA hospitals now.
I do have to say when I sliced open my finger, I had to go the INOVA emergency room - they were really nice, very professional and did a great job with my 4 stitches
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 14:35:27
Raine on 12/05/2012 14:35:27
Inova is a non profit health system in the region.
Aetna and Inova are forming a joint insurance venture.
Hope that helps!
Aetna and Inova are forming a joint insurance venture.
Hope that helps!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 14:38:59
I've been in Fairfax Hospital. It is where MiL had her lumpectomy and radiation treatments for her breast cancer. You are right Mala, that place is 'uge!
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 14:38:59
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
Say, Virginia wing....what know you of "Inova"? (A health plan in your area - a partnership with ol' FCHP up here.)
Ahem...I've heard of it. I believe if it is offered through Fairfax Hospital.
more the just Fairfax hospital (which is the huge hospital on Gallows Road) but there are actual INOVA hospitals now.
I do have to say when I sliced open my finger, I had to go the INOVA emergency room - they were really nice, very professional and did a great job with my 4 stitches
I've been in Fairfax Hospital. It is where MiL had her lumpectomy and radiation treatments for her breast cancer. You are right Mala, that place is 'uge!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:43:56
My aunt used to work there when she was still in nursing. They used to watch the helicopters bringing in trauma patients from the floor she was one
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 14:43:56
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
Say, Virginia wing....what know you of "Inova"? (A health plan in your area - a partnership with ol' FCHP up here.)
Ahem...I've heard of it. I believe if it is offered through Fairfax Hospital.
more the just Fairfax hospital (which is the huge hospital on Gallows Road) but there are actual INOVA hospitals now.
I do have to say when I sliced open my finger, I had to go the INOVA emergency room - they were really nice, very professional and did a great job with my 4 stitches
I've been in Fairfax Hospital. It is where MiL had her lumpectomy and radiation treatments for her breast cancer. You are right Mala, that place is 'uge!
My aunt used to work there when she was still in nursing. They used to watch the helicopters bringing in trauma patients from the floor she was one
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 15:15:59
Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 15:15:59
Good morning, bloggers!!
I am busy with the job hunt. I got some good advice on interviewing.from the teacher whom I am not filling in for with the maternity leave sub job. (Getting ANY polite response that is not a form letter is a rarity for me.)
Busy night -- I am having dinner with friends.
I am busy with the job hunt. I got some good advice on interviewing.from the teacher whom I am not filling in for with the maternity leave sub job. (Getting ANY polite response that is not a form letter is a rarity for me.)
Busy night -- I am having dinner with friends.
Comment by TriSec on 12/05/2012 15:24:56
TriSec on 12/05/2012 15:24:56
Fallon and INOVA
WORCESTER — Fallon Community Health Plan has signed a contract with a Virginia-based health insurance provider to administer a program, similar to one developed by FCHP, that keeps elderly patients in their homes and out of nursing homes.
In 1995, FCHP created a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly. The program, named Summit ElderCare, helps 886 elderly people in Central Massachusetts live in their communities.
Now, FCHP has taken Summit ElderCare one step farther: The health plan is offering to both teach health providers nationally how to set up their own PACE programs and to provide the “back office†administrative functions to manage them. Summit is the largest PACE program in New England, and the only one operated by a health plan.
FCHP has contracted with Inova Health System, a vast Virginia health care network near Washington, D.C., to implement a program similar to Summit ElderCare. FCHP officials hope the agreement with the five-hospital company, with annual revenues of $2.8 billion last year, will be the first of many.
“Because of our national reputation as a health plan, as well as a PACE provider, Inova was already familiar with FCHP. When they began to embark on their plans to develop a PACE program, they reached out to us,†said Patrick Hughes, FCHP president and chief executive officer.
Inova's program, called Inova Cares for Seniors, will launch in April. FCHP will handle services including enrollment, record keeping, claims and most administrative duties.
“It actually is a nice opportunity for us,†he said.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 15:30:09
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 15:30:09
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 15:38:00
Wow!
Raine on 12/05/2012 15:38:00
Quote by TriSec:
Fallon and INOVA
WORCESTER — Fallon Community Health Plan has signed a contract with a Virginia-based health insurance provider to administer a program, similar to one developed by FCHP, that keeps elderly patients in their homes and out of nursing homes.
In 1995, FCHP created a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly. The program, named Summit ElderCare, helps 886 elderly people in Central Massachusetts live in their communities.
Now, FCHP has taken Summit ElderCare one step farther: The health plan is offering to both teach health providers nationally how to set up their own PACE programs and to provide the “back office†administrative functions to manage them. Summit is the largest PACE program in New England, and the only one operated by a health plan.
FCHP has contracted with Inova Health System, a vast Virginia health care network near Washington, D.C., to implement a program similar to Summit ElderCare. FCHP officials hope the agreement with the five-hospital company, with annual revenues of $2.8 billion last year, will be the first of many.
“Because of our national reputation as a health plan, as well as a PACE provider, Inova was already familiar with FCHP. When they began to embark on their plans to develop a PACE program, they reached out to us,†said Patrick Hughes, FCHP president and chief executive officer.
Inova's program, called Inova Cares for Seniors, will launch in April. FCHP will handle services including enrollment, record keeping, claims and most administrative duties.
“It actually is a nice opportunity for us,†he said.
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 15:42:03
Here lemme give you something you can hear:
Raine on 12/05/2012 15:42:03
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Karl Rove and Dick Morris benched by Faux
Here lemme give you something you can hear:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 15:43:53
We need more programs like this. My Dad was a brittle diabetic and decided to go to a nursing home as he literally needed people who could monitor his blood sugar at any time. There were people who NEVER received visitors.
Plus, there is a story from Chicagoland today that show how bad nursing homes can be. Please do NOT click the link if you are eating.
Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 15:43:53
Quote by Raine:Wow!Quote by TriSec:
Fallon and INOVA
WORCESTER — Fallon Community Health Plan has signed a contract with a Virginia-based health insurance provider to administer a program, similar to one developed by FCHP, that keeps elderly patients in their homes and out of nursing homes.
In 1995, FCHP created a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly. The program, named Summit ElderCare, helps 886 elderly people in Central Massachusetts live in their communities.
Now, FCHP has taken Summit ElderCare one step farther: The health plan is offering to both teach health providers nationally how to set up their own PACE programs and to provide the “back office†administrative functions to manage them. Summit is the largest PACE program in New England, and the only one operated by a health plan.
FCHP has contracted with Inova Health System, a vast Virginia health care network near Washington, D.C., to implement a program similar to Summit ElderCare. FCHP officials hope the agreement with the five-hospital company, with annual revenues of $2.8 billion last year, will be the first of many.
“Because of our national reputation as a health plan, as well as a PACE provider, Inova was already familiar with FCHP. When they began to embark on their plans to develop a PACE program, they reached out to us,†said Patrick Hughes, FCHP president and chief executive officer.
Inova's program, called Inova Cares for Seniors, will launch in April. FCHP will handle services including enrollment, record keeping, claims and most administrative duties.
“It actually is a nice opportunity for us,†he said.
We need more programs like this. My Dad was a brittle diabetic and decided to go to a nursing home as he literally needed people who could monitor his blood sugar at any time. There were people who NEVER received visitors.
Plus, there is a story from Chicagoland today that show how bad nursing homes can be. Please do NOT click the link if you are eating.
Comment by TriSec on 12/05/2012 15:48:29
TriSec on 12/05/2012 15:48:29
Alright folks...heading out a bit early today.
I'm off for my T-1000 liquid metal infusion.
TTFN!
I'm off for my T-1000 liquid metal infusion.
TTFN!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/05/2012 15:51:51
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 15:51:51
pistachio orchards?!
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 15:53:18
Hey, Snoop does them habitually... 
Raine on 12/05/2012 15:53:18
Quote by wickedpam:
pistachio orchards?!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/05/2012 15:54:05
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 15:54:05
Quote by Raine:Hey, Snoop does them habitually...Quote by wickedpam:
pistachio orchards?!
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 16:11:56
Raine on 12/05/2012 16:11:56
From Nancy Pelosi:
America!
America!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 16:16:45
I know we have the Nelson Ha-ha, I also wanted the Nelson visual.
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 16:16:45
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Karl Rove and Dick Morris benched by Faux
Here lemme give you something you can hear:
I know we have the Nelson Ha-ha, I also wanted the Nelson visual.
Comment by 
BobR on 12/05/2012 16:25:51
BobR on 12/05/2012 16:25:51
blog posted
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 16:26:31
This looks more like what I would see walking in downtown Chicago while the GOP list in the House for committee leadership only added a woman when it was pointed out that there were none. (Is it me or does the GOP list still look like a country club membership page?)
Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 16:26:31
Quote by Raine:
From Nancy Pelosi:
This looks more like what I would see walking in downtown Chicago while the GOP list in the House for committee leadership only added a woman when it was pointed out that there were none. (Is it me or does the GOP list still look like a country club membership page?)
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/05/2012 16:27:45
livingonli on 12/05/2012 16:27:45
Good morning, folks, When Rush says that people believe that Sandy was a result of climate change that he needs something to come knock his house down, I'm sure despite his rhetoric, he will still want his federal aid,
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 16:31:56
Raine on 12/05/2012 16:31:56
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 16:47:57
Raine on 12/05/2012 16:47:57
The GOP is really and truly in disarray.
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 17:01:29
Raine on 12/05/2012 17:01:29
Oh no. Dave Brubeck has left. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:01:38
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:01:38
Blog has been read. How does a UN treaty on the rights of the disabled (modeled on the ADA and endorsed by both Presidents Bush) become a sinister plot to undermine homeschooling in the US? Seriously that is one of the objections to the the treaty that was brought forth on the floor of the Senate. WTF??
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:02:16
So he is taking an eternal five? Too soon? :ducks bricks:
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:02:16
Quote by Raine:
Oh no. Dave Brubeck has left.
So he is taking an eternal five? Too soon? :ducks bricks:
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/05/2012 17:05:20
One day shy of his 92nd birthday... he had a good long playset.
Scoopster on 12/05/2012 17:05:20
Quote by Raine:
Oh no. Dave Brubeck has left.
One day shy of his 92nd birthday... he had a good long playset.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:05:30
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:05:30
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 17:06:14
The crazy is strong with this one.
John Kerry perhaps said is best after the vote:
Raine on 12/05/2012 17:06:14
Quote by Mondobubba:
Blog has been read. How does a UN treaty on the rights of the disabled (modeled on the ADA and endorsed by both Presidents Bush) become a sinister plot to undermine homeschooling in the US? Seriously that is one of the objections to the the treaty that was brought forth on the floor of the Senate. WTF??
John Kerry perhaps said is best after the vote:
“I’ve heard some of my Republican colleagues talk many times about making the rest of the world more like America,†he said. “I hate to think that now, when we have an opportunity to do that, they will retreat from the core conviction and oppose a treaty modeled on the United States example which has no recourse in American courts and no effect on American law.â€
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:09:37
Are you interested in a movie full of mindless cartoonish violence? Do you want a movie that doesn't let plot get in the way of the story? Do you want a movie that has a constant costuming continuity error? Then Gothic & Lolita Psycho is your picture!
I watched this gem last weekend. It is a hoot!
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:09:37
Are you interested in a movie full of mindless cartoonish violence? Do you want a movie that doesn't let plot get in the way of the story? Do you want a movie that has a constant costuming continuity error? Then Gothic & Lolita Psycho is your picture!
I watched this gem last weekend. It is a hoot!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:10:12
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:10:12
Quote by Raine:The crazy is strong with this one.Quote by Mondobubba:
Blog has been read. How does a UN treaty on the rights of the disabled (modeled on the ADA and endorsed by both Presidents Bush) become a sinister plot to undermine homeschooling in the US? Seriously that is one of the objections to the the treaty that was brought forth on the floor of the Senate. WTF??
John Kerry perhaps said is best after the vote:“I’ve heard some of my Republican colleagues talk many times about making the rest of the world more like America,†he said. “I hate to think that now, when we have an opportunity to do that, they will retreat from the core conviction and oppose a treaty modeled on the United States example which has no recourse in American courts and no effect on American law.â€
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 17:12:21
Raine on 12/05/2012 17:12:21
Comment by livingonli on 12/05/2012 17:20:32
livingonli on 12/05/2012 17:20:32
Ow, my head hurts today, Actually, it started hurting last night, Makes me feel like crap,
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:29:33
He is one disturbed cat. I saw an article from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that was talking about one of his victims. Strangled and then dismembered.
Did be raised in the "White Homeland" of eastern Washington state and Idaho make him a serial killer? Prolly not. Did it warp him in other ways? Yes!
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:29:33
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Alaska serial killer raised racist.
That is some scary crap.
He is one disturbed cat. I saw an article from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that was talking about one of his victims. Strangled and then dismembered.
Did be raised in the "White Homeland" of eastern Washington state and Idaho make him a serial killer? Prolly not. Did it warp him in other ways? Yes!
Comment by 
clintster on 12/05/2012 17:32:52
clintster on 12/05/2012 17:32:52
Morning (looks at clock) er, afternoon all!
Listening to the Ed Schultz show and some right winger was on there arguing that the President going out to talk to people about the fiscal cliff was "unpresidential".
Interesting how Presidents have been speaking to the public in person on different policies for decades/centuries and only now is it "unpresidential".
Listening to the Ed Schultz show and some right winger was on there arguing that the President going out to talk to people about the fiscal cliff was "unpresidential".
Interesting how Presidents have been speaking to the public in person on different policies for decades/centuries and only now is it "unpresidential".
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:33:04
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 17:33:04
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 18:04:36
Oh, that doesn't sound good at all. Cold coming on?
Raine on 12/05/2012 18:04:36
Quote by livingonli:
Ow, my head hurts today, Actually, it started hurting last night, Makes me feel like crap,
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 18:05:14
So tired of these knuckleheads.
Raine on 12/05/2012 18:05:14
Quote by clintster:
Morning (looks at clock) er, afternoon all!
Listening to the Ed Schultz show and some right winger was on there arguing that the President going out to talk to people about the fiscal cliff was "unpresidential".
Interesting how Presidents have been speaking to the public in person on different policies for decades/centuries and only now is it "unpresidential".
Comment by Scoopster on 12/05/2012 18:14:21
Scoopster on 12/05/2012 18:14:21
Yawn...
Hey Cantor.. read the 20th Amendment, then go jump off a fucking cliff.
Hey Cantor.. read the 20th Amendment, then go jump off a fucking cliff.
Comment by livingonli on 12/05/2012 18:17:50
I don't feel the cold but I did have trouble sleeping last night into this morning,
livingonli on 12/05/2012 18:17:50
Quote by Raine:Oh, that doesn't sound good at all. Cold coming on?Quote by livingonli:
Ow, my head hurts today, Actually, it started hurting last night, Makes me feel like crap,
I don't feel the cold but I did have trouble sleeping last night into this morning,
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 19:01:30
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 19:01:30
Excuse me while I quietly die on one of our custom made fainting couches.
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 19:02:25
What an asshole.
If they were serious at all the wouldn't be sitting at National Airport waiting for their planes to take off.
They left town today.
Raine on 12/05/2012 19:02:25
Quote by Scoopster:
Yawn...
Hey Cantor.. read the 20th Amendment, then go jump off a fucking cliff.
If they were serious at all the wouldn't be sitting at National Airport waiting for their planes to take off.
They left town today.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 19:05:25
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 19:05:25
Brubeck's awesomeness went beyond music.
At his insistence, I might add.
He graduated in 1942 and was drafted by the Army, where he served — mostly as a musician — under Gen. George S. Patton in Europe. At the time, his Wolfpack Band was the only racially integrated unit in the military.
At his insistence, I might add.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/05/2012 19:09:16
Heh there's more.. sometimes I wonder if they DELIBERATELY try to look this stupid!
Scoopster on 12/05/2012 19:09:16
Quote by Raine:What an asshole.Quote by Scoopster:
Yawn...
Hey Cantor.. read the 20th Amendment, then go jump off a fucking cliff.
If they were serious at all the wouldn't be sitting at National Airport waiting for their planes to take off.
They left town today.
Heh there's more.. sometimes I wonder if they DELIBERATELY try to look this stupid!
House Speaker John Boehner, Ohio Republican, made it clear that any bill that came to the House from the upper chamber as a result of Senate Democrats changing the rules on the filibuster would be "dead on arrival."
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 19:19:59
Raine on 12/05/2012 19:19:59
Via Gawker: What Hath Psy Wrought: PA High School’s ‘Gangnam Style’ Parody Dubbed ‘Worst Video on the Entire Internet’
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 19:25:11
The entire Republican membership of the House can suck a bag of dicks.
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 19:25:11
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:What an asshole.Quote by Scoopster:
Yawn...
Hey Cantor.. read the 20th Amendment, then go jump off a fucking cliff.
If they were serious at all the wouldn't be sitting at National Airport waiting for their planes to take off.
They left town today.
Heh there's more.. sometimes I wonder if they DELIBERATELY try to look this stupid!House Speaker John Boehner, Ohio Republican, made it clear that any bill that came to the House from the upper chamber as a result of Senate Democrats changing the rules on the filibuster would be "dead on arrival."
The entire Republican membership of the House can suck a bag of dicks.
Comment by BobR on 12/05/2012 19:29:26
I believe I mentioned that in my blog last week :smug:
BobR on 12/05/2012 19:29:26
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:What an asshole.Quote by Scoopster:
Yawn...
Hey Cantor.. read the 20th Amendment, then go jump off a fucking cliff.
If they were serious at all the wouldn't be sitting at National Airport waiting for their planes to take off.
They left town today.
Heh there's more.. sometimes I wonder if they DELIBERATELY try to look this stupid!House Speaker John Boehner, Ohio Republican, made it clear that any bill that came to the House from the upper chamber as a result of Senate Democrats changing the rules on the filibuster would be "dead on arrival."
I believe I mentioned that in my blog last week :smug:
Comment by livingonli on 12/05/2012 19:35:01
There might be a few who would enjoy that which is probably why they got upset about the whole teabagger thing,
livingonli on 12/05/2012 19:35:01
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:What an asshole.Quote by Scoopster:
Yawn...
Hey Cantor.. read the 20th Amendment, then go jump off a fucking cliff.
If they were serious at all the wouldn't be sitting at National Airport waiting for their planes to take off.
They left town today.
Heh there's more.. sometimes I wonder if they DELIBERATELY try to look this stupid!House Speaker John Boehner, Ohio Republican, made it clear that any bill that came to the House from the upper chamber as a result of Senate Democrats changing the rules on the filibuster would be "dead on arrival."
The entire Republican membership of the House can suck a bag of dicks.
There might be a few who would enjoy that which is probably why they got upset about the whole teabagger thing,
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 19:36:25
Ed Asner narrates. 8 minutes of pure sense.
Raine on 12/05/2012 19:36:25
Ed Asner narrates. 8 minutes of pure sense.
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 19:40:00
You did. The assknobbery from these guys is just astounding. They truly do not know how to govern.
Raine on 12/05/2012 19:40:00
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:What an asshole.Quote by Scoopster:
Yawn...
Hey Cantor.. read the 20th Amendment, then go jump off a fucking cliff.
If they were serious at all the wouldn't be sitting at National Airport waiting for their planes to take off.
They left town today.
Heh there's more.. sometimes I wonder if they DELIBERATELY try to look this stupid!House Speaker John Boehner, Ohio Republican, made it clear that any bill that came to the House from the upper chamber as a result of Senate Democrats changing the rules on the filibuster would be "dead on arrival."
I believe I mentioned that in my blog last week :smug:
You did. The assknobbery from these guys is just astounding. They truly do not know how to govern.
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 19:43:18
Raine on 12/05/2012 19:43:18
Comment by TriSec on 12/05/2012 19:46:41
TriSec on 12/05/2012 19:46:41
Well, TriSec is home.
My White Blood Count was too low and I couldn't be treated this week.
I don't know what the numbers actually mean, but the safe range was 1.5-6.5. I am currently at .95 on that scale.
So....it's still 3 treatments remaining, and everything has been bumped out another week.
<-- angst.
My White Blood Count was too low and I couldn't be treated this week.
I don't know what the numbers actually mean, but the safe range was 1.5-6.5. I am currently at .95 on that scale.
So....it's still 3 treatments remaining, and everything has been bumped out another week.
<-- angst.
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 19:51:54
You'll talk to you doctor and get an explanation, right?
Raine on 12/05/2012 19:51:54
Quote by TriSec:
Well, TriSec is home.
My White Blood Count was too low and I couldn't be treated this week.
I don't know what the numbers actually mean, but the safe range was 1.5-6.5. I am currently at .95 on that scale.
So....it's still 3 treatments remaining, and everything has been bumped out another week.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/05/2012 19:56:02
That is awesome!
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 19:56:02
Quote by Raine:
Ed Asner narrates. 8 minutes of pure sense.
That is awesome!
Comment by TriSec on 12/05/2012 19:57:11
TriSec on 12/05/2012 19:57:11
Well, there is none actually. I was surprised, since I had 3 extra days this cycle because of Thanksgiving.
They think it's the T-1000 drug (Oxalaplatin) that is building up in my system now. They may take me off that for the last couple of treatments. We'll see what the good Dr. Weissman thinks next week.
Right now, I have been prescribed rest, so naturally I"m going camping with Troop 250 this weekend. (It will be much easier than the last one, it's local and in a cabin.)
They think it's the T-1000 drug (Oxalaplatin) that is building up in my system now. They may take me off that for the last couple of treatments. We'll see what the good Dr. Weissman thinks next week.
Right now, I have been prescribed rest, so naturally I"m going camping with Troop 250 this weekend. (It will be much easier than the last one, it's local and in a cabin.)
Comment by TriSec on 12/05/2012 19:58:04
TriSec on 12/05/2012 19:58:04
I'm going to try to produce a tone...I think I have "Take 5" in one of my fakebooks...
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 19:59:33
Raine on 12/05/2012 19:59:33
SQUEE!
Michelle Obama has chosen a Des Moines artist’s painting for this year’s official White House Christmas card.
Larassa Kabel learned the good news shortly before her husband’s band was chosen to open for Bruce Springsteen at President Barack Obama’s election-eve campaign rally in Des Moines’ East Village.
“Those are infinitesimal odds,†she said. “I mean, really, that’s crazy weird.â€
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 20:03:36
Tri, maybe you should rest. It's one thing to "keep calm and carry on" it's another thing when you are asked to rest.
Raine on 12/05/2012 20:03:36
Quote by TriSec:
Well, there is none actually. I was surprised, since I had 3 extra days this cycle because of Thanksgiving.
They think it's the T-1000 drug (Oxalaplatin) that is building up in my system now. They may take me off that for the last couple of treatments. We'll see what the good Dr. Weissman thinks next week.
Right now, I have been prescribed rest, so naturally I"m going camping with Troop 250 this weekend. (It will be much easier than the last one, it's local and in a cabin.)
Tri, maybe you should rest. It's one thing to "keep calm and carry on" it's another thing when you are asked to rest.
Comment by Raine on 12/05/2012 20:12:11
Raine on 12/05/2012 20:12:11
Well poop.
Mala, Tom Perriollo isn't running for the Gov seat.
Looks like we have Terry McAuliffe. BLECH.
Mala, Tom Perriollo isn't running for the Gov seat.
Looks like we have Terry McAuliffe. BLECH.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/05/2012 20:24:44
To be honest, I don't know anything about Perriollo so I don't have feelings one way or the other about it. We tend to be an after thought in Manassas and PWC - not really the red part of the state and no really the blue
wickedpam on 12/05/2012 20:24:44
Quote by Raine:
Well poop.
Mala, Tom Perriollo isn't running for the Gov seat.
Looks like we have Terry McAuliffe. BLECH.
To be honest, I don't know anything about Perriollo so I don't have feelings one way or the other about it. We tend to be an after thought in Manassas and PWC - not really the red part of the state and no really the blue
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 20:32:20
On the bright side, you are well into your treatments and now this is happening? You have the constitution of an ox, sir. There are people who are in chemo who would be curled into a ball whimpering on the floor after a single treatment.
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 20:32:20
Quote by TriSec:
Well, TriSec is home.
My White Blood Count was too low and I couldn't be treated this week.
I don't know what the numbers actually mean, but the safe range was 1.5-6.5. I am currently at .95 on that scale.
So....it's still 3 treatments remaining, and everything has been bumped out another week.
On the bright side, you are well into your treatments and now this is happening? You have the constitution of an ox, sir. There are people who are in chemo who would be curled into a ball whimpering on the floor after a single treatment.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 20:38:42
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 20:38:42
:bang: :bang:
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 20:43:28
Squee! Indeed.
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 20:43:28
Quote by Raine:
SQUEE!Michelle Obama has chosen a Des Moines artist’s painting for this year’s official White House Christmas card.
Larassa Kabel learned the good news shortly before her husband’s band was chosen to open for Bruce Springsteen at President Barack Obama’s election-eve campaign rally in Des Moines’ East Village.
“Those are infinitesimal odds,†she said. “I mean, really, that’s crazy weird.â€
Squee! Indeed.
Comment by TriSec on 12/05/2012 20:50:45
"Local and in a cabin" is the key phrase here. I've already told them that if I'm not up to snuff, I'll just stay indoors and cook all day. The Scoutmaster was happy with that.
My pack will be much lighter, I won't need a tent, and we're walking in maybe 200 yards.
TriSec on 12/05/2012 20:50:45
Quote by Raine:
Tri, maybe you should rest. It's one thing to "keep calm and carry on" it's another thing when you are asked to rest.
"Local and in a cabin" is the key phrase here. I've already told them that if I'm not up to snuff, I'll just stay indoors and cook all day. The Scoutmaster was happy with that.
My pack will be much lighter, I won't need a tent, and we're walking in maybe 200 yards.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 21:27:43
Love this part:
Just for the record, HRH is Corgi enthusiast. That doesn't make her a dog (in general0 lover. Just sayin...
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 21:27:43
Quote by Raine:
SQUEE!Michelle Obama has chosen a Des Moines artist’s painting for this year’s official White House Christmas card.
Larassa Kabel learned the good news shortly before her husband’s band was chosen to open for Bruce Springsteen at President Barack Obama’s election-eve campaign rally in Des Moines’ East Village.
“Those are infinitesimal odds,†she said. “I mean, really, that’s crazy weird.â€
Love this part:
“Will the Queen of England get a card? I mean, she is a dog lover,†Kabel said.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 21:35:39
Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 21:35:39
BobR, add in all the talk of secession from the GOP and I have to wonder if they are trying to committ political suicide.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 21:59:49
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 21:59:49
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 22:01:53
Best description of Glenn Beck, EVAH!
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 22:01:53
This is the guy who got cashiered by Fox News for being too much of a guano-head paranoid inflammatory nutjob.
Best description of Glenn Beck, EVAH!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 22:11:25
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 22:11:25
Tri, how was last night's loaf of meat?
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 22:27:57
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 22:27:57
Dave Brubeck in good company as far as December 5 being a day to die:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Claude Monet
Al Gore, Sr.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Claude Monet
Al Gore, Sr.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 23:01:06
Sorry, but my inner geek could not resist:
Dave Brubeck indeed stands in good company. May his work live on as the others that you mentioned, Mondo.
Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 23:01:06
Quote by Mondobubba:
Dave Brubeck in good company as far as December 5 being a day to die:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Claude Monet
Al Gore, Sr.
Sorry, but my inner geek could not resist:
Dave Brubeck indeed stands in good company. May his work live on as the others that you mentioned, Mondo.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 23:02:56
Anytime you can work Worf into the conversation is fine with me.
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 23:02:56
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Mondobubba:
Dave Brubeck in good company as far as December 5 being a day to die:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Claude Monet
Al Gore, Sr.
Sorry, but my inner geek could not resist:
Dave Brubeck indeed stands in good company. May his work live on as the others that you mentioned, Mondo.
Anytime you can work Worf into the conversation is fine with me.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 23:04:26
Mondobubba on 12/05/2012 23:04:26
As a matter of fact, Will I see your "Good day to die" and raise you a " I AM NOT A MERRY MAN!"
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 23:14:57
Will in Chicago on 12/05/2012 23:14:57
Don't forget, Worf gets denied time and time again:
Still, not as frustrating or embarrassing as Worf gets Pwned:
Still, not as frustrating or embarrassing as Worf gets Pwned: