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Requiem for AAR Dream
Author: BobR
Date: 04/11/2008 12:15:55
I remember it like it was almost yesterday. I was sitting at my computer at work, headphones on... I don't remember what was playing, but the anticipation was making me jumpy. For months I'd been reading about it: a new liberal radio network to counter the messages of the right-wing noise machine... and it was going to have Al Franken!... and Janeane Garofalo!
Suddenly, I heard the intro. Al Franken's voice came booming through my headphones with his usual deadpan grandiosity and then those magic words: "AirAmerica Radio is on the air".
My grin must have confused my co-workers as I listened to him skewer Bill O'Reilly and all the other liars, providing actual facts while also doing his endearingly lame comedy bits. I didn't want to go eat lunch, and eating lunch at my desk became a common thing for me.
After that came my introduction to Randi Rhodes. That was a bit of a shock for me, especially after Al. My initial reaction was, "ok - she's a bit harsh". Over time I would come to appreciate her, her passion and knowledge, although I still found her hard to listen to sometimes.
I was unable to listen at night (don't ask), so I never really got a chance to get into Majority Report, and I was only able to catch the last half hour of Morning Sedition.
But Unfiltered... That was the show for me. It was the right mix of information, humor, cerebral musings, and had a sort of "looseness" that reminded me of a college rap session (rap as in talk, not the "music"). I fell in love with it almost instantly. In fact, after listening to that for 3 hours, suddenly Al Franken seemed old and tired, as did his humor.
I joined up at AAP a week after they opened shop, and discovered the joy of live blogging. It was an amazing thing to discover that there were all of these other liberals out there in the world. I was not alone! I dove deeply into the AAP message forum (something I had not really done before), made new friends, battled with conservatives... it was like finding something that had been missing from my life that I had not even realized I was missing.
I took joy in hearing about every new station that picked up AAR. I stopped listening to music altogether. I was energized.
Then came the announcement that Mike Malloy was going to become part of the lineup. Mike Malloy used to be just a local guy in Atlanta during the late 80's, and I used to listen to him at lunch at work. I was excited that he would get a national voice, and disappointed that it was late night when I would rarely get to hear him. Fortunately, AAP was providing podcasts of all of the shows, so I began skipping Randi, and listening to Malloy from the night before.
Finally came the Best News Ever: Atlanta was getting an Air America station!... and not just one or two shows - we were getting the entire lineup, 24 hours a day. It was a weak AM signal, but I could listen while going to and from work, and I didn't have to miss any of Al if I went out to run errands at lunch.
Life with AAR was good... for a while.
Then came the signs that there were problems. Stations began dropping shows (or the entire lineup). There were reports of financial problems. Then - changes in management.
The tipping point was the removal of Lizz Winstead from Unfiltered. We should have recognized it as the canary in the coal mine, but we didn't really want to think the unthinkable. This was AAR! It was too new... it was still building and growing, right?... right?... sigh....
Unfiltered was cancelled and it was like the heart and soul went out of the network. We soldiered on with the blog, waiting to see what was put it in it's place, what the suits at AAR thought was good enough to take the place of a vibrant, intelligent, fun show. They replaced it with...
Jerry Springer.
I tried to be a good soldier. I tried to listen. I couldn't. It was awful.
Over time, it became apparent that AAR management was not interested in entertaining radio. The cancelled Morning Sedition, they got rid of Janeane, they fired Mike Malloy on the phone as he drove into work!
The shows and hosts became revolving doors, with Sam Seder and Rachel Maddow being bounced around like basketballs. It became harder and harder to defend the suits, who didn't really seem to have a clue as to what their liberal audience wanted to hear.
And now... now they've pushed Randi Rhodes - their last marquee star - out the door, and it looks like Sam Seder is following her. Rachel Maddow has been a regular on MSNBC, and may end up getting her own show. AAR is left with a handful of B-listers and Thom Hartmann who is really not an AAR employee.
NovaM radio network and the Jones radio network have provided a venue for liberal radio darlings like Stephanie Miller, Mike Malloy, and now Randi Rhodes. How fitting that NovaM is based in Phoenix, AZ, because - like the phoenix - it is rising from the ashes of what was once AAR.
R.I.P. AAR....
Suddenly, I heard the intro. Al Franken's voice came booming through my headphones with his usual deadpan grandiosity and then those magic words: "AirAmerica Radio is on the air".
My grin must have confused my co-workers as I listened to him skewer Bill O'Reilly and all the other liars, providing actual facts while also doing his endearingly lame comedy bits. I didn't want to go eat lunch, and eating lunch at my desk became a common thing for me.
After that came my introduction to Randi Rhodes. That was a bit of a shock for me, especially after Al. My initial reaction was, "ok - she's a bit harsh". Over time I would come to appreciate her, her passion and knowledge, although I still found her hard to listen to sometimes.
I was unable to listen at night (don't ask), so I never really got a chance to get into Majority Report, and I was only able to catch the last half hour of Morning Sedition.
But Unfiltered... That was the show for me. It was the right mix of information, humor, cerebral musings, and had a sort of "looseness" that reminded me of a college rap session (rap as in talk, not the "music"). I fell in love with it almost instantly. In fact, after listening to that for 3 hours, suddenly Al Franken seemed old and tired, as did his humor.
I joined up at AAP a week after they opened shop, and discovered the joy of live blogging. It was an amazing thing to discover that there were all of these other liberals out there in the world. I was not alone! I dove deeply into the AAP message forum (something I had not really done before), made new friends, battled with conservatives... it was like finding something that had been missing from my life that I had not even realized I was missing.
I took joy in hearing about every new station that picked up AAR. I stopped listening to music altogether. I was energized.
Then came the announcement that Mike Malloy was going to become part of the lineup. Mike Malloy used to be just a local guy in Atlanta during the late 80's, and I used to listen to him at lunch at work. I was excited that he would get a national voice, and disappointed that it was late night when I would rarely get to hear him. Fortunately, AAP was providing podcasts of all of the shows, so I began skipping Randi, and listening to Malloy from the night before.
Finally came the Best News Ever: Atlanta was getting an Air America station!... and not just one or two shows - we were getting the entire lineup, 24 hours a day. It was a weak AM signal, but I could listen while going to and from work, and I didn't have to miss any of Al if I went out to run errands at lunch.
Life with AAR was good... for a while.
Then came the signs that there were problems. Stations began dropping shows (or the entire lineup). There were reports of financial problems. Then - changes in management.
The tipping point was the removal of Lizz Winstead from Unfiltered. We should have recognized it as the canary in the coal mine, but we didn't really want to think the unthinkable. This was AAR! It was too new... it was still building and growing, right?... right?... sigh....
Unfiltered was cancelled and it was like the heart and soul went out of the network. We soldiered on with the blog, waiting to see what was put it in it's place, what the suits at AAR thought was good enough to take the place of a vibrant, intelligent, fun show. They replaced it with...
Jerry Springer.
I tried to be a good soldier. I tried to listen. I couldn't. It was awful.
Over time, it became apparent that AAR management was not interested in entertaining radio. The cancelled Morning Sedition, they got rid of Janeane, they fired Mike Malloy on the phone as he drove into work!
The shows and hosts became revolving doors, with Sam Seder and Rachel Maddow being bounced around like basketballs. It became harder and harder to defend the suits, who didn't really seem to have a clue as to what their liberal audience wanted to hear.
And now... now they've pushed Randi Rhodes - their last marquee star - out the door, and it looks like Sam Seder is following her. Rachel Maddow has been a regular on MSNBC, and may end up getting her own show. AAR is left with a handful of B-listers and Thom Hartmann who is really not an AAR employee.
NovaM radio network and the Jones radio network have provided a venue for liberal radio darlings like Stephanie Miller, Mike Malloy, and now Randi Rhodes. How fitting that NovaM is based in Phoenix, AZ, because - like the phoenix - it is rising from the ashes of what was once AAR.
R.I.P. AAR....
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Comment by 
starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:14:42
starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:14:42
-------> NovaM Radio Network!
morning.
morning.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:15:02
starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:15:02
Fristy pants! 
Comment by 
TriSec on 04/11/2008 13:26:12
TriSec on 04/11/2008 13:26:12
Well now, I'm listening to the streams from NovaM for the first time today...
I'm not sure my experience with Air America Radio is much different than Bob's, so I won't necessarily tire you with it.
Let's just say a certain song from the Karminsky Experience is enough to make me stop and remember all that could have been...
With each nail AAR drove into the coffin, they drove me further and further away, to the point that I haven't even been listening to much radio at all these past few months. I'll peer in on Momma from time to time, and I still pick up Ring of Fire, but I don't even get the podcast from the Good Doctor....and Unfiltered got me into this entire business in the first place.
But I must say, I'm feeling a little bit energized this morning, and I'm very glad to have NovaM, and even happier that all of us "founders" here knew that there was more to liberal radio and the liberal internets that that "other website"...
And we'd be nothing at all without all the rest of you loyal readers, lurkers, and bloggers!
I'm not sure my experience with Air America Radio is much different than Bob's, so I won't necessarily tire you with it.
Let's just say a certain song from the Karminsky Experience is enough to make me stop and remember all that could have been...
With each nail AAR drove into the coffin, they drove me further and further away, to the point that I haven't even been listening to much radio at all these past few months. I'll peer in on Momma from time to time, and I still pick up Ring of Fire, but I don't even get the podcast from the Good Doctor....and Unfiltered got me into this entire business in the first place.
But I must say, I'm feeling a little bit energized this morning, and I'm very glad to have NovaM, and even happier that all of us "founders" here knew that there was more to liberal radio and the liberal internets that that "other website"...
And we'd be nothing at all without all the rest of you loyal readers, lurkers, and bloggers!
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:33:42
starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:33:42
Yes, AIR AMERICA has clutched defeat from the jaws of victory. Well done.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:40:45
starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:40:45
I want a president who doesn't smirk or chuckle.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:45:42
starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:45:42
Yup. I think that has become my only criteria. Don't "smirk" like you are about to look up someone's skirt. And, no awkward laughter.
Please note, that DOES, in fact, rule out John McSame.
Please note, that DOES, in fact, rule out John McSame.
Comment by 
Raine on 04/11/2008 13:50:37
Raine on 04/11/2008 13:50:37
Good Morning Everyone!
Nice eulogy Bob.
Nice eulogy Bob.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 13:53:51
Raine on 04/11/2008 13:53:51
The Smirk Drives me crazy as well
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:57:30
starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:57:30
"God Bless You for your show. . . " Which God!?!? That crazy Islamic Political God Keith!?!?
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:58:43
starling310 on 04/11/2008 13:58:43
Wow...they rubbed right up against that break. 
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:00:09
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:00:09
I love listening to Keith Ellison, so smart...
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:02:13
If ya catch my drift.
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:02:13
Quote by Raine:
The Smirk Drives me crazy as well
Profile of the Sociopath:
- Glibness and Superficial Charm
- Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
- Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right." . . .
More at the link.
If ya catch my drift.
Comment by 
livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:05:07
livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:05:07
Good morning everyone. 
Now I'm not so pissed about WWRL cutting the AAR lineup. I should send an e-mail and ask if they are going to pick her up from Nova M. And maybe ask if we can have Steph instead of the Infomercials.
Now I'm not so pissed about WWRL cutting the AAR lineup. I should send an e-mail and ask if they are going to pick her up from Nova M. And maybe ask if we can have Steph instead of the Infomercials.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:07:44
that was a drift? 
I thought it was a bullseye!! :D
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:07:44
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
The Smirk Drives me crazy as wellProfile of the Sociopath:
- Glibness and Superficial Charm
- Manipulative and Conning
They never recognize the rights of others and see their self-serving behaviors as permissible. They appear to be charming, yet are covertly hostile and domineering, seeing their victim as merely an instrument to be used. They may dominate and humiliate their victims.
- Grandiose Sense of Self
Feels entitled to certain things as "their right." . . .
More at the link.
If ya catch my drift.
I thought it was a bullseye!! :D
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:09:06
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:09:06
We don't need our F*ckin' President to be FUNNY!
I hate to have a stick up my a** but, seriously. Making fun of people does not a great world leader make.
I hate to have a stick up my a** but, seriously. Making fun of people does not a great world leader make.
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:10:57
livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:10:57
I want a president who has working brain cells and is not obsessed with bombing half the world.
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:12:41
livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:12:41
And I noticed AAP is still down. They seem to be having a hard time getting that server back up.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:13:43
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:13:43
This need for our world leaders to "Play to an audience" is just another indication of the Dumbing Down of America.
"They're playing to the youth vote so they have to juggle and tell jokes!"
Mmmm, No. Maybe they should talk about things that matter to the Youth Vote, like affordable college education. If they have a "sense of humor," or are charismatic, great. But, we shouldn't force them to fake it; to deliver their platform in a
suit. It's shallow and transparent to anyone paying attention.
"They're playing to the youth vote so they have to juggle and tell jokes!"
Mmmm, No. Maybe they should talk about things that matter to the Youth Vote, like affordable college education. If they have a "sense of humor," or are charismatic, great. But, we shouldn't force them to fake it; to deliver their platform in a
suit. It's shallow and transparent to anyone paying attention.
Comment by TriSec on 04/11/2008 14:13:48
TriSec on 04/11/2008 14:13:48
We should have known what we were in for when the biggest question leading up to the Bush presidency was "Who would you rather have a beer with?....."
I have to tell you, I have had a beer with the President's cousin, and the Bush "charm" does work best with alcohol....
But unlike his cousin, I don't think the company here is suffering through misguided leadership, nor are we planning on invading Misys or Med-ex (PMS software vendors)
I have to tell you, I have had a beer with the President's cousin, and the Bush "charm" does work best with alcohol....
But unlike his cousin, I don't think the company here is suffering through misguided leadership, nor are we planning on invading Misys or Med-ex (PMS software vendors)
Comment by 
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 14:13:54
It's up now
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 14:13:54
Quote by livingonli:
And I noticed AAP is still down. They seem to be having a hard time getting that server back up.
It's up now
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:15:25
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:15:25
:rofl:
I am so txt dfcnt!
I am so txt dfcnt!
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:16:45
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:16:45
Ooh...speaking of Jim's Yiddish impression, it's only a week away from my first EVER Passover celebration!!!
:banana:
:: hisses :: excellent...
:banana:
:: hisses :: excellent...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:20:08
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:20:08
Now THAT is job I do NOT want! :rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:20:20
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:20:20
:: knock knock knock ::
"City Sperm!"
"No you're not. You're that Land Shark."
"City Sperm!"
"No you're not. You're that Land Shark."
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:21:15
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:21:15
Comment by 
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 14:21:18
Exactly... we definitely have a different idea of "funny", because I don't find mean, nasty humor all that funny, and I'm sick of being told I have no sense of humor because of it!
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 14:21:18
Quote by starling310:
We don't need our F*ckin' President to be FUNNY!
I hate to have a stick up my a** but, seriously. Making fun of people does not a great world leader make.
Exactly... we definitely have a different idea of "funny", because I don't find mean, nasty humor all that funny, and I'm sick of being told I have no sense of humor because of it!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:23:02
Man, I have always wanted to go to one.
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:23:02
Quote by starling310:
Ooh...speaking of Jim's Yiddish impression, it's only a week away from my first EVER Passover celebration!!!
:banana:
:: hisses :: excellent...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:24:15
HEY... who told that to you?
You want me to take care of them for you?
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:24:15
Quote by jd_in_ny:Quote by starling310:
We don't need our F*ckin' President to be FUNNY!
I hate to have a stick up my a** but, seriously. Making fun of people does not a great world leader make.
Exactly... we definitely have a different idea of "funny", because I don't find mean, nasty humor all that funny, and I'm sick of being told I have no sense of humor because of it!
You want me to take care of them for you?
Comment by AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 14:25:26
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 14:25:26
If Sam Seder were to jump to NovaM, into which time slot would he fit?
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:26:16
Yes!
I know I have a sense of humor. I am an Improv Performer, and Actor for Crissakes. But, let's leave the comedy to the people not charged with the task of running our country.
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:26:16
Quote by jd_in_ny:Quote by starling310:
We don't need our F*ckin' President to be FUNNY!
I hate to have a stick up my a** but, seriously. Making fun of people does not a great world leader make.
Exactly... we definitely have a different idea of "funny", because I don't find mean, nasty humor all that funny, and I'm sick of being told I have no sense of humor because of it!
Yes!
I know I have a sense of humor. I am an Improv Performer, and Actor for Crissakes. But, let's leave the comedy to the people not charged with the task of running our country.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:27:45
I have totally been bugging my lady friend....Will we be singing songs?!? Do we have to wear special clothes?!?! Are we going to drink Manischewitz Wine?!?!
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:27:45
Quote by Raine:Man, I have always wanted to go to one.Quote by starling310:
Ooh...speaking of Jim's Yiddish impression, it's only a week away from my first EVER Passover celebration!!!
:banana:
:: hisses :: excellent...
I have totally been bugging my lady friend....Will we be singing songs?!? Do we have to wear special clothes?!?! Are we going to drink Manischewitz Wine?!?!
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:28:35
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:28:35
Huge YaBOS!!!! 
Comment by 
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:28:58
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:28:58
Did Steph talk about Randi this morning yet?
I've been off being an idiot.....
:/
I've been off being an idiot.....
:/
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:29:10
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:29:10
Imagine... I just came up with a DREAM line up... (EST) 6-9 am, Sam or MArc...9-12 Momma, Thom, Randi, then MArc or Sam, then Mike MAlloy...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:30:10
How are you today?
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:30:10
Quote by shelaghc:
Did Steph talk about Randi this morning yet?
I've been off being an idiot.....
:/
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 14:30:31
oh, they've been... taken care of
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 14:30:31
Quote by Raine:HEY... who told that to you?Quote by jd_in_ny:Quote by starling310:
We don't need our F*ckin' President to be FUNNY!
I hate to have a stick up my a** but, seriously. Making fun of people does not a great world leader make.
Exactly... we definitely have a different idea of "funny", because I don't find mean, nasty humor all that funny, and I'm sick of being told I have no sense of humor because of it!
You want me to take care of them for you?
oh, they've been... taken care of
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:31:24
How about Sam and Marc together for 6-9 PM. I wouldn't want Maron up at 3 AM to do a 6 AM show.
livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:31:24
Quote by Raine:
Imagine... I just came up with a DREAM line up... (EST) 6-9 am, Sam or MArc...9-12 Momma, Thom, Randi, then MArc or Sam, then Mike MAlloy...
How about Sam and Marc together for 6-9 PM. I wouldn't want Maron up at 3 AM to do a 6 AM show.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:32:27
Like I said, I've been off being an idiot. I didn't read the email all the way through. The interview isn't until Tuesday. I found out when I *arrived* and the woman from HR said she was confused.
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:32:27
Quote by Raine:How are you today?Quote by shelaghc:
Did Steph talk about Randi this morning yet?
I've been off being an idiot.....
:/
Like I said, I've been off being an idiot. I didn't read the email all the way through. The interview isn't until Tuesday. I found out when I *arrived* and the woman from HR said she was confused.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:34:13
wait... Fixity...
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:34:13
Quote by Raine:
Imagine... I just came up with a DREAM line up... (EST) 6-9 am, Sam or MArc...9-12 Momma, Thom, Randi, then JEFF FARIUS... then Mike MAlloy...
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:34:45
livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:34:45
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:35:07
:hug:
Well it makes you look eager for the gig! At least the know you will be on time!
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:35:07
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:How are you today?Quote by shelaghc:
Did Steph talk about Randi this morning yet?
I've been off being an idiot.....
:/
Like I said, I've been off being an idiot. I didn't read the email all the way through. The interview isn't until Tuesday. I found out when I *arrived* and the woman from HR said she was confused.
Well it makes you look eager for the gig! At least the know you will be on time!
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:35:55
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:35:55
THE MUSTACHE OF JUSTICE!!!!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:36:18
Celebrity Voices?!?!
Oh come on... this is getting stupid.
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:36:18
Quote by livingonli:
Look at the bottom. List of planned fill-ins until Randi's replacement is found.
Celebrity Voices?!?!
Oh come on... this is getting stupid.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:37:06
Do you drink the blood of Christian baby?
I keeed! But this idea caused many a pogrom back in the "old country"
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:37:06
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:Man, I have always wanted to go to one.Quote by starling310:
Ooh...speaking of Jim's Yiddish impression, it's only a week away from my first EVER Passover celebration!!!
:banana:
:: hisses :: excellent...
I have totally been bugging my lady friend....Will we be singing songs?!? Do we have to wear special clothes?!?! Are we going to drink Manischewitz Wine?!?!
Do you drink the blood of Christian baby?
I keeed! But this idea caused many a pogrom back in the "old country"
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:37:21
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:37:21
I cannot listen to Fran Drecher for 3 hours...
Not knocking those folks, but I think that Phil Donihue is the only one who would be good.
Not knocking those folks, but I think that Phil Donihue is the only one who would be good.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:40:31
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:40:31
Such is the nature of our society Momma. . . sex scandals are more scandulous than torture. Kind of like the most important story on Larry King last night was the death of 1 soldier by another. . . never mind the 4,000 + military deaths that have occurred overseas. No, those don't matter because they are sensational enough.
Comment by 
BobR on 04/11/2008 14:40:54
BobR on 04/11/2008 14:40:54
morning folks... :coffee:
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 14:41:51
I can't listen to her for 3 minutes. She makes my balls crawl up into my body cavity.
BobR on 04/11/2008 14:41:51
Quote by Raine:
I cannot listen to Fran Drecher for 3 hours...
Not knocking those folks, but I think that Phil Donihue is the only one who would be good.
I can't listen to her for 3 minutes. She makes my balls crawl up into my body cavity.
Comment by TriSec on 04/11/2008 14:43:27
TriSec on 04/11/2008 14:43:27
Oh, some snippets I meant to post earlier...
I was on the bicycle yesterday, so time for my annual Bike Trail Rules:
1. Stay to the right.
2. Reign in your damn dog.
Thank you, ride safely!
And it happened again this morning...I had a mysterious helicopter loitering over my house. He hung over Main Street, over the Middle School a block away, and kept pirouetting around with his little FLIR scanner.
Of course, as soon as I came out of the house with my binoculars to look at him....he turned tail and flew off.
I was on the bicycle yesterday, so time for my annual Bike Trail Rules:
1. Stay to the right.
2. Reign in your damn dog.
Thank you, ride safely!
And it happened again this morning...I had a mysterious helicopter loitering over my house. He hung over Main Street, over the Middle School a block away, and kept pirouetting around with his little FLIR scanner.
Of course, as soon as I came out of the house with my binoculars to look at him....he turned tail and flew off.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:43:32
:shudder: Bobbi Fleckman? for 3 hours??? I would rather stick a knitting needle in my ear.
Blog bonus point What movie did Fran Drescher play Bobbi Fleckman?
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:43:32
Quote by Raine:
I cannot listen to Fran Drecher for 3 hours...
Not knocking those folks, but I think that Phil Donihue is the only one who would be good.
:shudder: Bobbi Fleckman? for 3 hours??? I would rather stick a knitting needle in my ear.
Blog bonus point What movie did Fran Drescher play Bobbi Fleckman?
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:43:43
starling310 on 04/11/2008 14:43:43
Something just occurred to me.
It's amazing how many people will call Momma
and tell her not to joke around so much, or that she should be more serious about the news. Momma is a comedian by trade. Her job is to be funny, and entertain.
And, yet, "jouranlists" like Dan Abrams criticize candidates for the United States Presidency for not being funny enough.
Why is Momma held to a higher standard than the individuals we are choosing between for President.
Interesting.
It's amazing how many people will call Momma
and tell her not to joke around so much, or that she should be more serious about the news. Momma is a comedian by trade. Her job is to be funny, and entertain. And, yet, "jouranlists" like Dan Abrams criticize candidates for the United States Presidency for not being funny enough.
Why is Momma held to a higher standard than the individuals we are choosing between for President.
Interesting.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:44:00
I've thought for a long time that Phil Donahue would be a good match for AAR used to represent. But somehow I doubt he'd want to do a *daily* show. They'd be better off moving Sam to Randi's slot, and offering Donahue something during the weekend.
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:44:00
Quote by livingonli:
Look at the bottom. List of planned fill-ins until Randi's replacement is found.
I've thought for a long time that Phil Donahue would be a good match for AAR used to represent. But somehow I doubt he'd want to do a *daily* show. They'd be better off moving Sam to Randi's slot, and offering Donahue something during the weekend.
Comment by 
clintster on 04/11/2008 14:44:41
clintster on 04/11/2008 14:44:41
Excellent post, Bob. I also remember listening on my computer at work to KPOJ on 3/31/04 in anticipation of hearing Al Franken's voice. I also smiled like the cat that ate the canary as ie announced the beginning of AAR and "The O'Franken Factor". I thought that it would only be a matter of time before liberal radio would reach the airwaves in Virginia (I lived there at the time.)
A couple of years later, I came to ATL for a job interview and while I was there, I tuned into the Atlanta AAR affiliate and soaked in the love. I thought for sure that when I finally moved here that I would be able to enjoy it 24-7.
Sadly, by the time I moved here, 1690 had changed formats. It's eclectic, and I like it, but I'd rather have had Air America still broadcasting there. On the other hand, with everything that has happened on the network over the past couple of years (Lionel? Seriously, freakin' LIONEL??!?!?), maybe we're better off.
A couple of months ago, as I was traveling into the city, I saw a billboard for 920 AM, billing itself as "intelligent talk". I checked it out. Laura Ingraham. Hugh Hewitt. Michael Medved. Nope, pretty much the SOS.
It's amazing to me how Atlanta can have room for FOUR stations worth of right-wing talk, but no liberals.
A couple of years later, I came to ATL for a job interview and while I was there, I tuned into the Atlanta AAR affiliate and soaked in the love. I thought for sure that when I finally moved here that I would be able to enjoy it 24-7.
Sadly, by the time I moved here, 1690 had changed formats. It's eclectic, and I like it, but I'd rather have had Air America still broadcasting there. On the other hand, with everything that has happened on the network over the past couple of years (Lionel? Seriously, freakin' LIONEL??!?!?), maybe we're better off.
A couple of months ago, as I was traveling into the city, I saw a billboard for 920 AM, billing itself as "intelligent talk". I checked it out. Laura Ingraham. Hugh Hewitt. Michael Medved. Nope, pretty much the SOS.
It's amazing to me how Atlanta can have room for FOUR stations worth of right-wing talk, but no liberals.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:44:42
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:44:42
Quote by TriSec:
Oh, some snippets I meant to post earlier...
I was on the bicycle yesterday, so time for my annual Bike Trail Rules:
1. Stay to the right.
2. Reign in your damn dog.
Thank you, ride safely!
And it happened again this morning...I had a mysterious helicopter loitering over my house. He hung over Main Street, over the Middle School a block away, and kept pirouetting around with his little FLIR scanner.
Of course, as soon as I came out of the house with my binoculars to look at him....he turned tail and flew off.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 14:44:56
We've been getting a lot of military copters flying over our place too. They don't hang around though... just rattle the windows...
BobR on 04/11/2008 14:44:56
Quote by TriSec:
Oh, some snippets I meant to post earlier...
I was on the bicycle yesterday, so time for my annual Bike Trail Rules:
1. Stay to the right.
2. Reign in your damn dog.
Thank you, ride safely!
And it happened again this morning...I had a mysterious helicopter loitering over my house. He hung over Main Street, over the Middle School a block away, and kept pirouetting around with his little FLIR scanner.
Of course, as soon as I came out of the house with my binoculars to look at him....he turned tail and flew off.
We've been getting a lot of military copters flying over our place too. They don't hang around though... just rattle the windows...
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 14:45:58
Hollywood Knights?
BobR on 04/11/2008 14:45:58
Quote by Mondobubba:
:shudder: Bobbi Fleckman? for 3 hours??? I would rather stick a knitting needle in my ear.
Blog bonus point What movie did Fran Drescher play Bobbi Fleckman?
Hollywood Knights?
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:46:40
I would probably listen to Donahue but I don't plan to listen to any of the others. Unless WWRL or XM pick up Randi from Nova M I guess I will be listening to music in my car at that time.
livingonli on 04/11/2008 14:46:40
Quote by Raine:
I cannot listen to Fran Drecher for 3 hours...
Not knocking those folks, but I think that Phil Donihue is the only one who would be good.
I would probably listen to Donahue but I don't plan to listen to any of the others. Unless WWRL or XM pick up Randi from Nova M I guess I will be listening to music in my car at that time.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:46:40
No, thank you for playing.
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:46:40
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
:shudder: Bobbi Fleckman? for 3 hours??? I would rather stick a knitting needle in my ear.
Blog bonus point What movie did Fran Drescher play Bobbi Fleckman?
Hollywood Knights?
No, thank you for playing.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:47:30
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:47:30
Hint it is a mockumentry.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:48:07
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:48:07
btw, Bob - your post made me cry.
I miss the dream that was AAR.
I miss the dream that was AAR.
Comment by clintster on 04/11/2008 14:48:31
clintster on 04/11/2008 14:48:31
Argh! Please delete the dupe comment.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 14:49:11
oh duh - This is Spinal Tap...
BobR on 04/11/2008 14:49:11
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hint it is a mockumentry.
oh duh - This is Spinal Tap...
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:49:19
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:49:19
Buddy! : slowly I turned:
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 14:49:49
BobR on 04/11/2008 14:49:49
Quote by shelaghc:
btw, Bob - your post made me cry.
I miss the dream that was AAR.
Comment by clintster on 04/11/2008 14:49:58
clintster on 04/11/2008 14:49:58
Thanks, mods. I had a little lock-up there.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:50:10
Yep she is the PR flack for Polysutra records.
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:50:10
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hint it is a mockumentry.
oh duh - This is Spinal Tap...
Yep she is the PR flack for Polysutra records.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 14:50:15
already done ;)
BobR on 04/11/2008 14:50:15
Quote by clintster:
Argh! Please delete the dupe comment.
already done ;)
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 14:51:42
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 14:51:42
This is Spinal Tap
...didn't need the hint, I'm just behind in reading
...didn't need the hint, I'm just behind in reading
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 14:52:18
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 14:52:18
see? late.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:52:30
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:52:30
I agree, with if Hillary is being badly served, then she needs to find better service...
if Hillary is being badly served, then she needs to find better service...
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:52:41
: ding:
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:52:41
Quote by jd_in_ny:
This is Spinal Tap
...didn't need the hint, I'm just behind in reading
: ding:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:52:42
:ding:
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:52:42
Quote by jd_in_ny:
This is Spinal Tap
...didn't need the hint, I'm just behind in reading
:ding:
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:53:36
me too!
:P
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:53:36
Quote by jd_in_ny:
This is Spinal Tap
...didn't need the hint, I'm just behind in reading
me too!
:P
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:53:59
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 14:53:59
btw - for anyone who hasn't heard it, RR Fans have posted the audio of Randi with Maron last night.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:54:07
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:54:07
:::waves eastward::: Hello Clintster!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 14:56:19
you know, the dream that was, quite honestly did a lot of good. Look at how many of us are still together.
We are going to meet in DC, we have made real and true friends, hell there was even a marriage that grew out of Unfiltered!
Raine on 04/11/2008 14:56:19
Quote by shelaghc:
btw, Bob - your post made me cry.
I miss the dream that was AAR.
We are going to meet in DC, we have made real and true friends, hell there was even a marriage that grew out of Unfiltered!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:56:20
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 14:56:20
D'oh clean up aisle 2
Comment by clintster on 04/11/2008 14:59:13
clintster on 04/11/2008 14:59:13
:::Waving from Conyers::: Hey Raine! Know anybody who needs a good Photoshopper/web guy/theatre geek?
Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 15:00:25
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 15:00:25
Morning
Just a drive by, the internet connection is down on my office computer (the only one down in the company) so I can't come out to play today. :kickcan:
Just wanted to drive by and said hi though.
Just a drive by, the internet connection is down on my office computer (the only one down in the company) so I can't come out to play today. :kickcan:
Just wanted to drive by and said hi though.
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:01:16
livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:01:16
Mondo I think you should call-in to the show for old time's sake.
I'm glad we stuck through it all and no true progressive talk where we hear it, no matter where it's from.
I'm glad we stuck through it all and no true progressive talk where we hear it, no matter where it's from.
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:03:32
livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:03:32
Poor Mala. No internets for her.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:05:14
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:05:14
Thanks for that I missed it last night... 
Very enlightening. It's a terrible way to run a business... and Randi, for all her flaws... I give her a You go Girl for standing up for your rights!!!
I missed it last night... Very enlightening. It's a terrible way to run a business... and Randi, for all her flaws... I give her a You go Girl for standing up for your rights!!!
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:06:58
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:06:58
Woo hoo! The Randi Rhodes/Maron interview!
Good stuff.
Good stuff.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:07:09
Hmm...
not here in Atlanta, sadly.
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:07:09
Quote by clintster:
:::Waving from Conyers::: Hey Raine! Know anybody who needs a good Photoshopper/web guy/theatre geek?
not here in Atlanta, sadly.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:08:07
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:08:07
Momma got SOOOO shot down by dan last nite. HE looked a little scared... 
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:10:39
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:10:39
Sh'yaaaa....
Comment by clintster on 04/11/2008 15:10:41
It's cool. I'm checking out my options. There's an opening for a drama teacher here, but in case it falls through, it'd be nice to find other options out there. :)
clintster on 04/11/2008 15:10:41
Quote by Raine:Hmm...Quote by clintster:
:::Waving from Conyers::: Hey Raine! Know anybody who needs a good Photoshopper/web guy/theatre geek?
not here in Atlanta, sadly.
It's cool. I'm checking out my options. There's an opening for a drama teacher here, but in case it falls through, it'd be nice to find other options out there. :)
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:11:48
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:11:48
It's like deciding what Faith your child will be raised in.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:11:48
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:11:48
OK, these people do NOT deserve to be parents.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:12:31
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:12:31
CHUCK 'E CHEESE. . . Housewives Gone Wild.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:14:44
I wonder if they were the parents that I saw today at the stoplight, next to me.
3 little ones in the back. 1 still in a car seat. And, the parents are smooooking away; windows rolled up.
That really bothers me.
Until the kids are old enough to decide if they want to smoke, parents shouldn't force them into it.
F*ckin Frank!
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:14:44
Quote by Raine:
OK, these people do NOT deserve to be parents.
I wonder if they were the parents that I saw today at the stoplight, next to me.
3 little ones in the back. 1 still in a car seat. And, the parents are smooooking away; windows rolled up.
That really bothers me.
Until the kids are old enough to decide if they want to smoke, parents shouldn't force them into it.
F*ckin Frank!
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:15:57
As if the pizza wasn't bad enough.
livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:15:57
Quote by starling310:
CHUCK 'E CHEESE. . . Housewives Gone Wild.
As if the pizza wasn't bad enough.
Comment by clintster on 04/11/2008 15:16:35
clintster on 04/11/2008 15:16:35
As I just posted on the SMS liveblog, I've had a scary experience at Chuck-E-Cheese. Some redneck yelling obscenities and threatening violence to someone at the other end of his cell phone, in the parking lot. The managers were too busy breaking the skeeball games to get him to stop, so he went on for about 20 minutes.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:19:33
Cheezus.
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:19:33
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
OK, these people do NOT deserve to be parents.
I wonder if they were the parents that I saw today at the stoplight, next to me.
3 little ones in the back. 1 still in a car seat. And, the parents are smooooking away; windows rolled up.
That really bothers me.
Until the kids are old enough to decide if they want to smoke, parents shouldn't force them into it.
F*ckin Frank!
Cheezus.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:19:47
I love their pizza!!!
I sometimes buy Elio's Pizza just to get a similar taste.
No...
I am not kidding.
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:19:47
Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
CHUCK 'E CHEESE. . . Housewives Gone Wild.
As if the pizza wasn't bad enough.
I love their pizza!!!
I sometimes buy Elio's Pizza just to get a similar taste.
No...
I am not kidding.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:20:49
ANd here I thought Chuck e Cheese was scary in and of itself.
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:20:49
Quote by clintster:
As I just posted on the SMS liveblog, I've had a scary experience at Chuck-E-Cheese. Some redneck yelling obscenities and threatening violence to someone at the other end of his cell phone, in the parking lot. The managers were too busy breaking the skeeball games to get him to stop, so he went on for about 20 minutes.
ANd here I thought Chuck e Cheese was scary in and of itself.
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:21:41
I have gotten the Elio's Pizza. At least it doesn't come with screaming kids.
livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:21:41
Quote by starling310:Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
CHUCK 'E CHEESE. . . Housewives Gone Wild.
As if the pizza wasn't bad enough.
I love their pizza!!!
I sometimes buy Elio's Pizza just to get a similar taste.
No...
I am not kidding.
I have gotten the Elio's Pizza. At least it doesn't come with screaming kids.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:22:34
Yeah...
And, the arguement that "Our parents used to do it" doesn't work anymore. Our parents also used to paint walls in lead. We know better now.
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:22:34
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
OK, these people do NOT deserve to be parents.
I wonder if they were the parents that I saw today at the stoplight, next to me.
3 little ones in the back. 1 still in a car seat. And, the parents are smooooking away; windows rolled up.
That really bothers me.
Until the kids are old enough to decide if they want to smoke, parents shouldn't force them into it.
F*ckin Frank!
Cheezus.
Yeah...
And, the arguement that "Our parents used to do it" doesn't work anymore. Our parents also used to paint walls in lead. We know better now.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:23:43
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:23:43
Katie leaving CBS news? Who will deliever the news in a perky plucky way?
Won't someone think of the children?
Won't someone think of the children?
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 15:24:43
shouldn't be recommending burning the stephcasts to CD. That's encouraging creating waste for landfills.
MP3s are more environmentally friendly!
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 15:24:43
shouldn't be recommending burning the stephcasts to CD. That's encouraging creating waste for landfills.MP3s are more environmentally friendly!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:25:01
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:25:01
I admit... I kinda like the Elio's myself..not sure if I can call it Pizza, but I do like it like a comfort food type of thing.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:25:09
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:25:09
Remember to stop by the Prison Gift Shop on your way out.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:25:36
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:25:36
OMG!!! a can of beer???
Comment by clintster on 04/11/2008 15:26:08
Who will tell us that Navy SEALs rawk??!?!? It's the endtimes!!!
clintster on 04/11/2008 15:26:08
Quote by Raine:
Katie leaving CBS news? Who will deliever the news in a perky plucky way?
Won't someone think of the children?
Who will tell us that Navy SEALs rawk??!?!? It's the endtimes!!!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:26:23
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:26:23
It's not Boxed wine anymore... it is called *Casket Wine* ... all the cool kids know that...
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:27:35
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:27:35
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
Katie leaving CBS news? Who will deliever the news in a perky plucky way?
Won't someone think of the children?
Who will tell us that Navy SEALs rawk??!?!? It's the endtimes!!!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:27:38
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:27:38
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
Katie leaving CBS news? Who will deliever the news in a perky plucky way?
Won't someone think of the children?
Who will tell us that Navy SEALs rawk??!?!? It's the endtimes!!!
Comment by clintster on 04/11/2008 15:29:18
I just burned a couple months' worht of Stephcasts (in mp3) to a DVD. Just call me an official archivist of the SMS.
clintster on 04/11/2008 15:29:18
Quote by shelaghc:
MP3s are more environmentally friendly!
I just burned a couple months' worht of Stephcasts (in mp3) to a DVD. Just call me an official archivist of the SMS.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:29:32
Although, I wonder after yesterday... will he do it?
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:29:32
Quote by shelaghc:
Sam in Randi's slot? Be still my beating heart!
Although, I wonder after yesterday... will he do it?
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:30:13
Mental note made... good to know!
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:30:13
Quote by clintster:Quote by shelaghc:
MP3s are more environmentally friendly!
I just burned a couple months' worht of Stephcasts (in mp3) to a DVD. Just call me an official archivist of the SMS.
Comment by clintster on 04/11/2008 15:31:01
Damn, I thought the ting would be different than that. How about this?
clintster on 04/11/2008 15:31:01
Quote by clintster:Quote by shelaghc:
MP3s are more environmentally friendly!
I just burned a couple months' worht of Stephcasts (in mp3) to a DVD. Just call me an official archivist of the SMS.
Damn, I thought the ting would be different than that. How about this?
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:31:54
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:31:54
Athletes who take Stand on Tibet could be cut.
Unf*ckingbelievable.
Athletes who display Tibetan flags at Olympic venues — including in their own rooms — could be expelled from this summer’s Games in Beijing under anti-propaganda rules.
Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said that competitors were free to express their political views but faced sanctions if they indulged in propaganda.
Unf*ckingbelievable.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:32:52
WE have many sounz here. We are mysterious that way... :D
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:32:52
Quote by clintster:Quote by clintster:Quote by shelaghc:
MP3s are more environmentally friendly!
I just burned a couple months' worht of Stephcasts (in mp3) to a DVD. Just call me an official archivist of the SMS.
Damn, I thought the ting would be different than that. How about this?
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 15:33:22
That's not *quite* so bad. At least you can get a lot on one DVD. But CDs don't have anywhere near as much space.
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 15:33:22
Quote by clintster:Quote by shelaghc:
MP3s are more environmentally friendly!
I just burned a couple months' worht of Stephcasts (in mp3) to a DVD. Just call me an official archivist of the SMS.
That's not *quite* so bad. At least you can get a lot on one DVD. But CDs don't have anywhere near as much space.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 15:34:53
ummm... that's "cask" wine...
:rofl:
unless it's Vampire Wine, I suppose...
BobR on 04/11/2008 15:34:53
Quote by Raine:
It's not Boxed wine anymore... it is called *Casket Wine* ... all the cool kids know that...
ummm... that's "cask" wine...
:rofl:
unless it's Vampire Wine, I suppose...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:36:49
well I am so cool, that I am ready for Casket wine...
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:36:49
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
It's not Boxed wine anymore... it is called *Casket Wine* ... all the cool kids know that...
ummm... that's "cask" wine...
:rofl:
unless it's Vampire Wine, I suppose...
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:36:52
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:36:52
I am a proud HOMO.....NER.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:38:43
Does that make me a hetrenter?
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:38:43
Quote by starling310:
I am a proud HOMO.....NER.
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 15:38:44
the hell? propoganda is in the eye of the beholder, methinks. Rogge needs to get his head out of his ass.
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 15:38:44
Quote by Raine:
Athletes who take Stand on Tibet could be cut.Athletes who display Tibetan flags at Olympic venues — including in their own rooms — could be expelled from this summer’s Games in Beijing under anti-propaganda rules.
Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said that competitors were free to express their political views but faced sanctions if they indulged in propaganda.
Unf*ckingbelievable.
the hell? propoganda is in the eye of the beholder, methinks. Rogge needs to get his head out of his ass.
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 15:39:44
especially if you're burning one show at a time...
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 15:39:44
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by clintster:Quote by shelaghc:
MP3s are more environmentally friendly!
I just burned a couple months' worht of Stephcasts (in mp3) to a DVD. Just call me an official archivist of the SMS.
That's not *quite* so bad. At least you can get a lot on one DVD. But CDs don't have anywhere near as much space.
especially if you're burning one show at a time...
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:40:09
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:40:09
His exact words were "How uniquely American" regarding the women working 3 jobs.
Yeah, George it is; uniquely American. . . because of YOU!
Yeah, George it is; uniquely American. . . because of YOU!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 15:40:44
The Idea that protesting what China is doing to Tibet being labled as propaganda speaks volumes about the IOC.
Who exactly is propagandizing here?
Raine on 04/11/2008 15:40:44
Quote by jd_in_ny:Quote by Raine:
Athletes who take Stand on Tibet could be cut.Athletes who display Tibetan flags at Olympic venues — including in their own rooms — could be expelled from this summer’s Games in Beijing under anti-propaganda rules.
Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said that competitors were free to express their political views but faced sanctions if they indulged in propaganda.
Unf*ckingbelievable.
the hell? propoganda is in the eye of the beholder, methinks. Rogge needs to get his head out of his ass.
Who exactly is propagandizing here?
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 15:44:30
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 15:44:30
My friend from MI (an independent, raised Republican, I helped "turn" him progressive... and a Navy JAG who was in Iraq to boot), voted Kucinich because he didn't want to vote for Clinton. He would not want the vote to be counted unless he got a chance to vote again. There are stories and hypotheticals that both sides could point to, and no matter what happens, SOMEONE is going to be screwed.
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:46:12
AAR should just screw the celebrity guests and give him the slot to make things right.
livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:46:12
Quote by Raine:Quote by shelaghc:
Sam in Randi's slot? Be still my beating heart!
Although, I wonder after yesterday... will he do it?
AAR should just screw the celebrity guests and give him the slot to make things right.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 15:48:19
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 15:48:19
Did Steph say anything about the House filing contempt charges against Harriet and Bolton yet?
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:48:22
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:48:22
Steph from Madison? 
?????
MmmmmHM!
?????MmmmmHM!
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:52:13
livingonli on 04/11/2008 15:52:13
I heard that story last night on Rachel's show about our military stuff being sold on eBay.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:54:05
starling310 on 04/11/2008 15:54:05
We are mysoginistic, but not because of Hillary. Just sayin.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 15:57:05
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 15:57:05
Sam just posted at his website that he'll be on today at 3:00 with the Sammy Cam.
Maybe he'll play the boobie song in honor of Randi?
Maybe he'll play the boobie song in honor of Randi?
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 16:04:14
livingonli on 04/11/2008 16:04:14
Matthews is jealous because Olbermann does have higher ratings than he does. Maybe if he wasn't such an insider hack he would be more tolerable.
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 16:30:36
livingonli on 04/11/2008 16:30:36
BTW, ShelaghC and Mala, the Sarah Jane Adventures make its US premiere on Sci-Fi tonight at 8 PM.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 16:30:37
I would like that...
I feel really bad for Sammy...
Raine on 04/11/2008 16:30:37
Quote by shelaghc:
Sam just posted at his website that he'll be on today at 3:00 with the Sammy Cam.
Maybe he'll play the boobie song in honor of Randi?
I feel really bad for Sammy...
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 16:32:45
livingonli on 04/11/2008 16:32:45
And Season Four of Doctor Who premieres on Sci-Fi next Friday night.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 16:51:28
starling310 on 04/11/2008 16:51:28
Bernie says "huge" like donald trump.
'uge. 'uuuuge!
'uge. 'uuuuge!
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 16:57:58
Apparently, both are "H-challenged"... :P
BobR on 04/11/2008 16:57:58
Quote by starling310:
Bernie says "huge" like donald trump.
'uge. 'uuuuge!
Apparently, both are "H-challenged"... :P
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 17:02:57
Running back threw again (still the only one without internet in there office
My sci-fi shows it starts at 7:30 - I've got it on the list of things to auto record for my DishDVR
I'll check back in when I can. :hug:
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 17:02:57
Quote by livingonli:
BTW, ShelaghC and Mala, the Sarah Jane Adventures make its US premiere on Sci-Fi tonight at 8 PM.
Running back threw again (still the only one without internet in there office
My sci-fi shows it starts at 7:30 - I've got it on the list of things to auto record for my DishDVR
I'll check back in when I can. :hug:
Comment by TriSec on 04/11/2008 17:13:03
TriSec on 04/11/2008 17:13:03
I see Thom talking about the airline debacle right now..
Here's the bottom line, the per hour cost to operate and MD-80:
Including Fuel:
MD-80 - $4014 = 28.67 per seat
So American has cancelled what, 3,000 flights this week? Pulling a number out of my arse, say the average flight lasts 2.5 hours. That would have saved AA $30,105,000 over the course of this week, at the cost of bad public relations, and maybe a few thousand dollars to compensate travelers if they even did that.
Looks like a win for the bottom line to me.
Here's the bottom line, the per hour cost to operate and MD-80:
Including Fuel:
MD-80 - $4014 = 28.67 per seat
So American has cancelled what, 3,000 flights this week? Pulling a number out of my arse, say the average flight lasts 2.5 hours. That would have saved AA $30,105,000 over the course of this week, at the cost of bad public relations, and maybe a few thousand dollars to compensate travelers if they even did that.
Looks like a win for the bottom line to me.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 17:28:32
Raine on 04/11/2008 17:28:32
So I have a quick Question... What is going on with the RRMB message board?
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 17:33:43
Raine on 04/11/2008 17:33:43
I guess I should ask, is the RRMB going to be a stand alone board, or is going to be part of the Founders MB at NovaM?
I hope not.
I hope not.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 17:35:03
Click here and smile.
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 17:35:03
Quote by Raine:
So I have a quick Question... What is going on with the RRMB message board?
Click here and smile.
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 17:37:02
Not everyone can afford the hundred bucks a year.
livingonli on 04/11/2008 17:37:02
Quote by Raine:
I guess I should ask, is the RRMB going to be a stand alone board, or is going to be part of the Founders MB at NovaM?
I hope not.
Not everyone can afford the hundred bucks a year.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 17:40:20
Maybe Randi will negotiate for the White Rose Society's podcasts?
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 17:40:20
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
I guess I should ask, is the RRMB going to be a stand alone board, or is going to be part of the Founders MB at NovaM?
I hope not.
Not everyone can afford the hundred bucks a year.
Maybe Randi will negotiate for the White Rose Society's podcasts?
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 17:45:02
That is the thing that I am concerned with, you have to be a founder to post there.
RRMB was free.
I understand and appreciate the idea of listener supported Radio, but this is NOT going to make RR fans happy.
First, is the database still around, second, will it show up again on another server, as the RRMB?
And third, now that she is with NovaM are people going to have to pay to be a part of the RRMB? OR... is it going to be folded into the Nova Boards?
Raine on 04/11/2008 17:45:02
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by Raine:
So I have a quick Question... What is going on with the RRMB message board?
Click here and smile.
RRMB was free.
I understand and appreciate the idea of listener supported Radio, but this is NOT going to make RR fans happy.
First, is the database still around, second, will it show up again on another server, as the RRMB?
And third, now that she is with NovaM are people going to have to pay to be a part of the RRMB? OR... is it going to be folded into the Nova Boards?
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 17:47:22
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 17:47:22
:party: I'm Back Baby! WOOHOO!
I don't know why or how but I got the internet in my office to work again!
I don't know why or how but I got the internet in my office to work again!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 17:48:20
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 17:48:20
So what did I miss! Tell me everything, did Steph say anything about Randi?
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 17:51:29
Raine on 04/11/2008 17:51:29
:rofl:
I have images of Mala all sweaty and dirty like she was workign underneath the sink fixing the plumbing!
I have images of Mala all sweaty and dirty like she was workign underneath the sink fixing the plumbing!
Comment by TriSec on 04/11/2008 17:53:20
TriSec on 04/11/2008 17:53:20
New poll is up, folks!
Comment by TriSec on 04/11/2008 17:58:28
TriSec on 04/11/2008 17:58:28
erm...
Has Thom stopped playing the Nazis screaming about the Homeland? Can I come out from under my desk now?
Jeebuz, I'm literally shaking here.
Has Thom stopped playing the Nazis screaming about the Homeland? Can I come out from under my desk now?
Jeebuz, I'm literally shaking here.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 18:00:55
Ewww under the sink - no I was curled in the fetal position under my desk with shakes. That was the roughed couple of hours - it's very frustrating being the only person in the company without email or internet, you feel very disconnected from everything.
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 18:00:55
Quote by Raine:
:rofl:
I have images of Mala all sweaty and dirty like she was workign underneath the sink fixing the plumbing!
Ewww under the sink - no I was curled in the fetal position under my desk with shakes. That was the roughed couple of hours - it's very frustrating being the only person in the company without email or internet, you feel very disconnected from everything.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 04/11/2008 18:04:32
For me, it's not a matter of cost. I just don't think I should have to pay for anything broadcast on terrestrial radio. It's a rip off in my opinion. I pay for Sirius because it has great programming on about 200 channels. To pay $100 per year for one channel seems a bit silly. I know they have expenses and such, but that's what advertisers are for on the terrestrial end of things. If they want to charge me to listen, I don't want to listen to approximately 20 minutes of commercials per hour. OY! If you take my money, I expect something more like PBS. I don't serve cake and let you eat it too. :harumpf:
IzzyBitz on 04/11/2008 18:04:32
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
I guess I should ask, is the RRMB going to be a stand alone board, or is going to be part of the Founders MB at NovaM?
I hope not.
Not everyone can afford the hundred bucks a year.
For me, it's not a matter of cost. I just don't think I should have to pay for anything broadcast on terrestrial radio. It's a rip off in my opinion. I pay for Sirius because it has great programming on about 200 channels. To pay $100 per year for one channel seems a bit silly. I know they have expenses and such, but that's what advertisers are for on the terrestrial end of things. If they want to charge me to listen, I don't want to listen to approximately 20 minutes of commercials per hour. OY! If you take my money, I expect something more like PBS. I don't serve cake and let you eat it too. :harumpf:
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 18:20:32
Raine on 04/11/2008 18:20:32
I don't mind paying for a podcast, but yes, I agree, make it commercial free.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 18:21:56
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 18:21:56
NovaM podcasts have commercials? That's not fair.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 18:27:29
BobR on 04/11/2008 18:27:29
I suppose it's possible to fast-forward through the commercials, but really...
What good does it do Copper Star Coffee for me to hear their ad?
What good does it do Copper Star Coffee for me to hear their ad?
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 18:28:52
starling310 on 04/11/2008 18:28:52
Oh...why is the blog soooo slow for me.
:: Thom's story about his Dad saying "It's all alive." :: :cry:
:: Thom's story about his Dad saying "It's all alive." :: :cry:
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 18:36:59
starling310 on 04/11/2008 18:36:59
42 seconds for the blog to refresh. It drives me CRAZY!
I don't know what happens....in the morning, it's fine. I don't know if it's the number of posts, or the number of audiocons, or what. . . but, every day after about 10:00 it grinds to a halt.
F*ckin' Frank!
[/rant]
I don't know what happens....in the morning, it's fine. I don't know if it's the number of posts, or the number of audiocons, or what. . . but, every day after about 10:00 it grinds to a halt.
F*ckin' Frank!
[/rant]
Comment by AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 18:46:09
Try reading this
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 18:46:09
Quote by livingonli:
Matthews is jealous because Olbermann does have higher ratings than he does. Maybe if he wasn't such an insider hack he would be more tolerable.
Try reading this
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 18:49:56
It's probably the AudiCons - they (those in the comments) get downloaded when the page loads.
You can go into your user options and reduce the number of comments displayed. That might help...
EDIT: I just changed mine from "Show All Comments" to "Show 50 most recent" and it loads a lot faster... ;)
BobR on 04/11/2008 18:49:56
Quote by starling310:
42 seconds for the blog to refresh. It drives me CRAZY!
I don't know what happens....in the morning, it's fine. I don't know if it's the number of posts, or the number of audiocons, or what. . . but, every day after about 10:00 it grinds to a halt.
F*ckin' Frank!
[/rant]
It's probably the AudiCons - they (those in the comments) get downloaded when the page loads.
You can go into your user options and reduce the number of comments displayed. That might help...
EDIT: I just changed mine from "Show All Comments" to "Show 50 most recent" and it loads a lot faster... ;)
Comment by TriSec on 04/11/2008 18:53:23
TriSec on 04/11/2008 18:53:23
*grunt*
No day games today....:kickcan:
No day games today....:kickcan:
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 18:57:44
starling310 on 04/11/2008 18:57:44
OOOOHHHH BOBBER!!!!
That totally helped....Thank you Love!
That totally helped....Thank you Love!
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 18:58:08
starling310 on 04/11/2008 18:58:08
Raine, you are ONE LUCKY WOMAN!!! ROWR!!!
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:03:00
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:03:00
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 19:03:15
BobR on 04/11/2008 19:03:15
Got the SammyCam queued up...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:03:25
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:03:25
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
:star: you crack me up.
:rofl: :rofl: :star: you crack me up.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 19:05:54
B)
BobR on 04/11/2008 19:05:54
Quote by starling310:
Raine, you are ONE LUCKY WOMAN!!! ROWR!!!
B)
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:06:02
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:06:02
Sammy cam's on!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:06:15
I love JEff more and more... So many times even before this drama that is AAR, I would have Pheonix going... and after Randi he would some on... I found myself deciding to not switch over to Rach...
HE is smart on point passionate and just a great radio person.
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:06:15
Quote by shelaghc:
I love JEff more and more... So many times even before this drama that is AAR, I would have Pheonix going... and after Randi he would some on... I found myself deciding to not switch over to Rach...
HE is smart on point passionate and just a great radio person.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 19:07:13
BobR on 04/11/2008 19:07:13
It doesn't feel like a Friday without a 
:boobs:
:boobs:
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:09:00
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:09:00
trying to decide if I should stick with Sammy or listen to the last Don and Mike show.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:09:03
Just for Sammy and Randi today....
:boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2:
:boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2:
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:boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2:
:peace:
I look forward to Randi and the boobs and the flaven next week.
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:09:03
:boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2:
:boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2:
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:boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2::boobs2:
:peace:
I look forward to Randi and the boobs and the flaven next week.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 19:09:47
It's strange how Sammy's audio is synced up to his video, but Lauren's video lags by about 10 seconds...
BobR on 04/11/2008 19:09:47
Quote by shelaghc:
Sammy cam's on!
It's strange how Sammy's audio is synced up to his video, but Lauren's video lags by about 10 seconds...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:11:46
cool yer jet's there cowboy...... :rofl:
I kid... :hug:
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:11:46
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
Raine, you are ONE LUCKY WOMAN!!! ROWR!!!
B)
I kid... :hug:
Comment by AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 19:12:09
The Nova M podcasts have no comercials
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 19:12:09
Quote by Raine:
I don't mind paying for a podcast, but yes, I agree, make it commercial free.
The Nova M podcasts have no comercials
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:12:44
:( it isn't loading here....
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:12:44
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc:
Sammy cam's on!
It's strange how Sammy's audio is synced up to his video, but Lauren's video lags by about 10 seconds...
:( it isn't loading here....
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:14:48
:D
Good to know!!
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:14:48
Quote by AZ-Turq:Quote by Raine:
I don't mind paying for a podcast, but yes, I agree, make it commercial free.
The Nova M podcasts have no comercials
:D
Good to know!!
Comment by TriSec on 04/11/2008 19:14:59
TriSec on 04/11/2008 19:14:59
Hah! I didn't miss the bounce today!
Oh, wait...
:kickcan:
:bouncer:
Oh, wait...
:kickcan:
:bouncer:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 19:15:00
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 19:15:00
Sammy cam first time here. HILARIOUS in the commercial breaks.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:17:40
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:17:40
Mondo - Hey did you know today was the last day of the Don & Mike show? Don's retiring and Mikes going to keep broadcasting with Robbay and Buzz.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 19:20:52
ok - it caught up
BobR on 04/11/2008 19:20:52
Quote by BobR:
It's strange how Sammy's audio is synced up to his video, but Lauren's video lags by about 10 seconds...
ok - it caught up
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:21:10
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:21:10
For those missing it:
Comment by AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 19:21:33
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 19:21:33
30-year loans are a ripoff
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:21:36
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:21:36
Got on thru the back door with the small cam! But BAby I am in!!!
OMG... the wide stance page just kicked in... SERIOUS ECHO feedaback!!!
OMG... the wide stance page just kicked in... SERIOUS ECHO feedaback!!!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 19:22:21
As a matter of fact I did know that, Mala. I was going to mention that to you! I was looking at the Wikipedia mosheen and discovered that. I get the feeling that a little of Don died when Frieda was killed. His heart just hasn't been in it since then.
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 19:22:21
Quote by wickedpam:
Mondo - Hey did you know today was the last day of the Don & Mike show? Don's retiring and Mikes going to keep broadcasting with Robbay and Buzz.
As a matter of fact I did know that, Mala. I was going to mention that to you! I was looking at the Wikipedia mosheen and discovered that. I get the feeling that a little of Don died when Frieda was killed. His heart just hasn't been in it since then.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:23:34
That is AWESOME!
Thanks for that!
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:23:34
Quote by shelaghc:
For those missing it:
Thanks for that!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:25:44
I sorta thought they were industry Standard.
The 40-50 year loans blew my mind.
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:25:44
Quote by AZ-Turq:
30-year loans are a ripoff
The 40-50 year loans blew my mind.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:26:20
The show definatly hasn't been the same since. He's said flat out that he shouldn't have come back after that and he lost a lot of what he loved about radio.
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:26:20
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
Mondo - Hey did you know today was the last day of the Don & Mike show? Don's retiring and Mikes going to keep broadcasting with Robbay and Buzz.
As a matter of fact I did know that, Mala. I was going to mention that to you! I was looking at the Wikipedia mosheen and discovered that. I get the feeling that a little of Don died when Frieda was killed. His heart just hasn't been in it since then.
The show definatly hasn't been the same since. He's said flat out that he shouldn't have come back after that and he lost a lot of what he loved about radio.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 19:26:21
I donno I've got one works for me. No issues with it no balloon payments no APR resets. FHA backed. It isn't some horseshit monetized mortgage security that has been sliced and diced and sold to fairtheewell.
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 19:26:21
Quote by AZ-Turq:
30-year loans are a ripoff
I donno I've got one works for me. No issues with it no balloon payments no APR resets. FHA backed. It isn't some horseshit monetized mortgage security that has been sliced and diced and sold to fairtheewell.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:26:37
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:26:37
What's the Don and Mike show?
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:27:48
As far as I know they are. I have a 30 year loan, well it's down to about 20 now.
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:27:48
Quote by Raine:I sorta thought they were industry Standard.Quote by AZ-Turq:
30-year loans are a ripoff
The 40-50 year loans blew my mind.
As far as I know they are. I have a 30 year loan, well it's down to about 20 now.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:28:58
It's a local DC radio show. They've been on the air together for about 23 years.
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:28:58
Quote by shelaghc:
What's the Don and Mike show?
It's a local DC radio show. They've been on the air together for about 23 years.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:32:23
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:32:23
Sam sounds like he's feeling a lot better today. Laughing and joking. Sounds like Sunday's Best of is because he hasn't been home all week and he just needs a break.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:34:07
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:34:07
Sammy said he is looking into something!?!?!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:38:56
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:38:56
MARC MARON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 19:39:36
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 19:39:36
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:40:09
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:40:09
:unsure: I don't wanna buy a house, ever... Marc Scares me.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:43:26
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:43:26
:wub2: Marc is wonderful!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:43:49
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:43:49
It's worth it to buy a house of your own, trust me I did it by myself.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:44:34
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:44:34
:rolleyes: The economy isn't that bad... ok caller... enlighten us how we are ALL so wrong...
:::sits back ::: Sips eats popcorn...
:::sits back ::: Sips
eats popcorn...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:46:04
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:46:04
:lol: sammy is eating this guy up for lunch...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:46:51
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:46:51
:rofl: Jim said ROSY!!!
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 19:46:58
Been there, done that (twice).
I'll have to wait until I get my credit score back up, and the house market stabilizes...
BobR on 04/11/2008 19:46:58
Quote by wickedpam:
It's worth it to buy a house of your own, trust me I did it by myself.
Been there, done that (twice).
I'll have to wait until I get my credit score back up, and the house market stabilizes...
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 19:47:30
livingonli on 04/11/2008 19:47:30
Sounds like that caller is in a big wall of denial. The economy sucks.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:47:57
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:47:57
Chocolate Rain!!!
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 19:47:59
I picked a lousy time to go take a dump... :kickcan:
BobR on 04/11/2008 19:47:59
Quote by Raine:
MARC MARON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I picked a lousy time to go take a dump... :kickcan:
Comment by wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:48:41
wickedpam on 04/11/2008 19:48:41
TMI!
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 19:49:05
I turn my head away from the mic to take sips of the CHOCOLATE RAIN....
BobR on 04/11/2008 19:49:05
Quote by Raine:
Chocolate Rain!!!
:rofl:
I turn my head away from the mic to take sips of the CHOCOLATE RAIN....
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:51:33
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:51:33
What the hell is that music???
Is it something other sammie listers are hearing as well?
Is it something other sammie listers are hearing as well?
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 19:51:59
BobR on 04/11/2008 19:51:59
Listening to the Sammy Cam, I notice that they still have the crappy filler music...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:52:39
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:52:39
:rofl:
I guess it wasn't me... That music was horrific!
I guess it wasn't me... That music was horrific!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:54:00
That has not happened before... :eep:
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:54:00
Quote by BobR:
Listening to the Sammy Cam, I notice that they still have the crappy filler music...
That has not happened before... :eep:
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:54:59
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:54:59
Conservatives calling the show to whine about how badly they have been treated...
COME ON.
Puhleeze.
COME ON.
Puhleeze.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:55:00
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:55:00
Unless I get some sort of windfall from the skies, I'll never live in a house that I own.
I have no concept of saving money or budgeting. Most likely I'll wind up in some sort of low cost project in a nasty part of town when I'm old and grey - if I even make it there.
This happy happy joy joy moment was brought to you by Geritol.
I have no concept of saving money or budgeting. Most likely I'll wind up in some sort of low cost project in a nasty part of town when I'm old and grey - if I even make it there.
This happy happy joy joy moment was brought to you by Geritol.
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 19:55:09
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 19:55:09
this caller and John both used the "figured out the subprime loans" structure - are they using a script? Do they really think they're going to trip up Sam?
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 19:55:16
I heard it. That's the music that usually runs during the commercial breaks when they cue the local affiliates to run their own commercials. You only hear it if you are listening to the AAR feed direct from satellite or the local outlet forgets to roll its break.
livingonli on 04/11/2008 19:55:16
Quote by Raine:
What the hell is that music???
Is it something other sammie listers are hearing as well?
I heard it. That's the music that usually runs during the commercial breaks when they cue the local affiliates to run their own commercials. You only hear it if you are listening to the AAR feed direct from satellite or the local outlet forgets to roll its break.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:55:41
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:55:41
Stutter... stammer... stutter...
OH FRANK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
OH FRANK>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 19:57:10
:violin: <---- the extra tiny version.
livingonli on 04/11/2008 19:57:10
Quote by Raine:
Conservatives calling the show to whine about how badly they have been treated...
COME ON.
Puhleeze.
:violin: <---- the extra tiny version.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:57:24
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:57:24
I remember when Al Franken used to offer people to buy those treasury bills...
Good times.. good times...
Good times.. good times...
Comment by shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:58:33
shelaghc on 04/11/2008 19:58:33
"At least for today?"
Don't leave us Sam!
Don't leave us Sam!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:58:38
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:58:38
Does anyone have the Yahoo addee to Sammy's IM?
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 19:59:36
Raine on 04/11/2008 19:59:36
:rofl: Lauren is so damn funny!
Comment by AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 20:02:20
I tnink it's only AIM and it's samsedershow
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 20:02:20
Quote by Raine:
Does anyone have the Yahoo addee to Sammy's IM?
I tnink it's only AIM and it's samsedershow
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 20:02:22
Raine on 04/11/2008 20:02:22
:rofl: The cam is screwy today... and someone is gettign a serious spanking!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 20:04:30
Raine on 04/11/2008 20:04:30
Did Lauren's cam go down?
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 20:05:19
Raine on 04/11/2008 20:05:19
10 cents on the Dollar was a Franken IDea... ;)
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 20:07:21
Raine on 04/11/2008 20:07:21
LAuren is up nd Sammy is down... ooofda
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 20:20:02
Raine on 04/11/2008 20:20:02
AZ, you are correct, That guy that troll is indeed serial trollcaller!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 20:23:46
Raine on 04/11/2008 20:23:46
BEll?
Wow, what an accent!
Wow, what an accent!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 20:25:44
Raine on 04/11/2008 20:25:44
Raine is making a 'uge Muse....
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 20:32:05
BobR on 04/11/2008 20:32:05
Friday afternoons always seem to d-r-a-g....
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:32:57
:rofl:
starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:32:57
Quote by Raine:
:rolleyes: The economy isn't that bad... ok caller... enlighten us how we are ALL so wrong...
:::sits back ::: Sips
:rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:34:17
starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:34:17
Sam's cute today....he's all scruffy! :: lesbian hetero crush swoon ::
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 20:36:02
livingonli on 04/11/2008 20:36:02
Casual Friday got just a little too casual.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:36:47
starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:36:47
Huh...so we can't hear the audio if we're on Sammy Cam??? 
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 20:42:45
you wanna scratch him behind the ears?... give him a milkbone?...
:rofl:
BobR on 04/11/2008 20:42:45
Quote by starling310:
Sam's cute today....he's all scruffy! :: lesbian hetero crush swoon ::
you wanna scratch him behind the ears?... give him a milkbone?...
:rofl:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 20:46:12
:rofl:
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 20:46:12
Quote by starling310:
Sam's cute today....he's all scruffy! :: lesbian hetero crush swoon ::
:rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 20:46:44
I noticed that too. I hear the sound effects but not the clips.
livingonli on 04/11/2008 20:46:44
Quote by starling310:
Huh...so we can't hear the audio if we're on Sammy Cam???
I noticed that too. I hear the sound effects but not the clips.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:49:38
kinda.
is that wrong?
starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:49:38
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
Sam's cute today....he's all scruffy! :: lesbian hetero crush swoon ::
you wanna scratch him behind the ears?... give him a milkbone?...
:rofl:
kinda.
is that wrong?
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 20:50:41
What ever works for ya... :D
BobR on 04/11/2008 20:50:41
Quote by starling310:
kinda.
is that wrong?
What ever works for ya... :D
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:52:46
starling310 on 04/11/2008 20:52:46
Bollocks! I just dropped by iPod. Oh, please don't be broken sweet and kind little Pod.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 20:54:44
Ig you wanna roll that way, go for it!
Mondobubba on 04/11/2008 20:54:44
Quote by starling310:Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
Sam's cute today....he's all scruffy! :: lesbian hetero crush swoon ::
you wanna scratch him behind the ears?... give him a milkbone?...
:rofl:
kinda.
is that wrong?
Ig you wanna roll that way, go for it!
Comment by AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 21:03:33
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 21:03:33
God I hate my ISP. The connection keeps cutting out
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 21:06:58
Maybe you need one of these
BobR on 04/11/2008 21:06:58
Quote by starling310:
Bollocks! I just dropped by iPod. Oh, please don't be broken sweet and kind little Pod.
Maybe you need one of these
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 21:07:46
livingonli on 04/11/2008 21:07:46
That sucks indeed. And it's time for me to go head off to the salt mine.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 21:10:19
Godspeed...
and drive carefully...
BobR on 04/11/2008 21:10:19
Quote by livingonli:
That sucks indeed. And it's time for me to go head off to the salt mine.
Godspeed...
and drive carefully...
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 21:31:22
Momma like the green one. It kind of reminds me of the "grass" used in the town model iin Beetlejuice.
starling310 on 04/11/2008 21:31:22
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
Bollocks! I just dropped by iPod. Oh, please don't be broken sweet and kind little Pod.
Maybe you need one of these
Momma like the green one. It kind of reminds me of the "grass" used in the town model iin Beetlejuice.
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 21:33:41
starling310 on 04/11/2008 21:33:41
But, in all fairness to moi, I do have it in a case. I took it out of my bag, upside down and it fell out of the case.
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 21:47:22
:rofl:
:rofl:
BobR on 04/11/2008 21:47:22
Quote by starling310:
But, in all fairness to moi, I do have it in a case. I took it out of my bag, upside down and it fell out of the case.
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 21:52:25
starling310 on 04/11/2008 21:52:25
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
But, in all fairness to moi, I do have it in a case. I took it out of my bag, upside down and it fell out of the case.
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 21:52:32
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! SAMMY STOP! No McCain Girls EVER!!!!!!
Hezbolah!!!
Raine on 04/11/2008 21:52:32
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! SAMMY STOP! No McCain Girls EVER!!!!!!
Hezbolah!!!
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 21:59:04
:rofl:
OH my gawd...
Raine on 04/11/2008 21:59:04
:rofl:
OH my gawd...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 22:00:30
Raine on 04/11/2008 22:00:30
:rofl:
The floating McCain head is making me laugh WAAAY to hard...
The floating McCain head is making me laugh WAAAY to hard...
Comment by starling310 on 04/11/2008 22:01:02
starling310 on 04/11/2008 22:01:02
MY EYES!!! MY EARS!!! THEY'RE BLEEEEDING!!!!
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 22:03:07
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 22:03:07
gah! don't DO that!
Comment by AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 22:03:30
You have got to be kidding
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 22:03:30
Quote by Raine:
:rofl:
OH my gawd...
You have got to be kidding
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 22:04:02
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 22:04:02
How about when she splashes the little McCains over her face? The "acting" is awesome
Comment by AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 22:04:59
AZ-Turq on 04/11/2008 22:04:59
Raine-- You truly have a cruel streak in you 
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 22:05:46
BobR on 04/11/2008 22:05:46
I love how the old lady wore pants that are nearly the color as the green screen, so they look almost transparent.
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 22:11:15
Raine on 04/11/2008 22:11:15
They took down the McCain Girls "Here coems McCain Again" video...
But they did put up a response to the previous video...
:::: Stephaine Miller Mom :::: Oh Dear...
But they did put up a response to the previous video...
:::: Stephaine Miller Mom :::: Oh Dear...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 22:18:52
Raine on 04/11/2008 22:18:52
I apologize everyone... I just HAD to see how bad this REALLY was.
My eyes are bleeding!!!
My eyes are bleeding!!!
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 22:19:37
jd_in_ny on 04/11/2008 22:19:37
no one understands her and her art! Stop hatin'!
Comment by BobR on 04/11/2008 22:20:58
She loves being kept down by the white man...
BobR on 04/11/2008 22:20:58
Quote by jd_in_ny:
no one understands her and her art! Stop hatin'!
She loves being kept down by the white man...
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 22:23:00
Like Totally. Ohmahdawd.. Doncha love it?
:P
Raine on 04/11/2008 22:23:00
Quote by jd_in_ny:
How about when she splashes the little McCains over her face? The "acting" is awesome
:P
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 22:26:32
Raine on 04/11/2008 22:26:32
McCain Girl really knows how to draw in a fan base there, huh?
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 22:29:08
:bateyelashes:
:P
Raine on 04/11/2008 22:29:08
Quote by AZ-Turq:
Raine-- You truly have a cruel streak in you
:bateyelashes:
:P
Comment by Raine on 04/11/2008 22:33:32
it's all about the production, baby...
Raine on 04/11/2008 22:33:32
Quote by BobR:
I love how the old lady wore pants that are nearly the color as the green screen, so they look almost transparent.
Comment by livingonli on 04/11/2008 22:46:49
livingonli on 04/11/2008 22:46:49
All this goes on and I'm on a work computer with no sound card. 
I was listening on the drive-in. The McCain Girls must have mastered drunken karakoe.
I was listening on the drive-in. The McCain Girls must have mastered drunken karakoe.
Comment by livingonli on 04/12/2008 02:50:00
livingonli on 04/12/2008 02:50:00
Were we all blogged out tonight?
Comment by starling310 on 04/12/2008 03:40:10
starling310 on 04/12/2008 03:40:10
howdy folks. . . sitting with the lady friend, showing her da blog
Comment by starling310 on 04/12/2008 03:41:18
starling310 on 04/12/2008 03:41:18
:star:
:peace:
:coffee2:
:wub2:
:peace:
:coffee2:
:wub2: