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More Brain Death from the 'Right'
Author: BobR
Date: 05/23/2013 12:54:47
Eating crow and/or one's own foot is something everyone has done. When a politician does it, it is recorded for posterity. When a right-wing politician, activist, or media personality says something stupid, it is often jaw-droppingly astonishing. Let's have a quick run through...
The horrific images of tornado-ravaged Moore, OK still getting play on the news. Every one is already pretty familiar with that state's senator willing to withhold federal aid until other cuts are made in the budget to offset the aid (one has to wonder how many votes he'll get next election from the people of this town). Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK, of course) is doubling down, and explaining how this is actually good for the children pulled from their destroyed school:
See? He's only thinking of the children. That's just a little "tough love" for the kiddies...
With regards to that tornado, leave it to nut job Alex Jones to find a government conspiracy in this, calling it a weather weapon:
That last part is a little scary. Hillary Clinton was derided by Republicans for saying a "vast right-wing conspiracy" was targeting her husband when he was president. Yet they embrace this lunatic who creates absurd theories, and then disclaims them by saying "We don't know".
Another favorite loon of the Right is Glenn Beck, who uses a horrible crime against (mostly) women to describe the current "scandals" that the Republicans are trying to drum up out of thin air:
Along with the misappropriation of "rape" as a metaphor, there's the trivialization of it as well, like comparing it to car accidents:
Would that insurance cover Plan-B or other emergency abortion coverage? It would have to, because the right-wing is on a mission to prevent health insurance from covering abortion, even though the ACA prevents federal funds from being used for said legal medical procedure.
Finally, bringing it home to Virgina, we have the Republican Lt. Governor candidate who makes "The Cooch" (the Gov. candidate) look positively moderate. E.W. Jackson has come out swinging hard against LGBT rights. That's okay, he says, because he's a Christian:
How many people in VA will vote for this pig? Come November, I think I will be sadly surprised. People care more about party than about what their candidates (and advocates) say.
The horrific images of tornado-ravaged Moore, OK still getting play on the news. Every one is already pretty familiar with that state's senator willing to withhold federal aid until other cuts are made in the budget to offset the aid (one has to wonder how many votes he'll get next election from the people of this town). Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK, of course) is doubling down, and explaining how this is actually good for the children pulled from their destroyed school:
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to a federal aid package for tornado victims without budgetary offsets, saying a bill that doesn’t include spending cuts elsewhere would saddle the children who survived the storm with additional government debt.
“Look, my constituents don’t want us to charge our everyday living expenses to their kids,” Coburn said on "CBS This Morning."
“The very kids that were rescued from the school, the very kids we’re interested in — why should we saddle them when we’re wasting money?”
“It’s just not an appropriate way to run the future for our children,” he added.
See? He's only thinking of the children. That's just a little "tough love" for the kiddies...
With regards to that tornado, leave it to nut job Alex Jones to find a government conspiracy in this, calling it a weather weapon:
Conspiracy talk show host Alex Jones, increasingly a favorite of conservative media for his extremely vocal support of gun rights, outed himself Tuesday as a tornado truther by telling a caller on his show, “Of course there’s weather weapons stuff going on.”
Jones, a longtime proponent of the idea that the U.S. government can manipulate and even produce weather systems like tornadoes and hurricanes, went on to say that if people saw helicopters or small aircraft in the area, then “you better bet your bottom dollar they did this.”
“But, who knows if they did?” he asked. “You know, that’s the thing. We don’t know.”
[...]
Jones is being increasingly treated as a serious voice within the Republican Party, and lawmakers in statehouses across the country and in Congress are beginning to parrot his views, however bizarre they might sound. Even Fox News hosts and Republican freshman Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has appeared on the Alex Jones Show, much like his father, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), continues to do.
That last part is a little scary. Hillary Clinton was derided by Republicans for saying a "vast right-wing conspiracy" was targeting her husband when he was president. Yet they embrace this lunatic who creates absurd theories, and then disclaims them by saying "We don't know".
Another favorite loon of the Right is Glenn Beck, who uses a horrible crime against (mostly) women to describe the current "scandals" that the Republicans are trying to drum up out of thin air:
Conservative radio host Glenn Beck on Wednesday compared the U.S. government to “rapists” over recent so-called scandals, from the Internal Revenue Service’s practice of scrutinizing conservative groups to last year’s terrorist attacks in Benghazi.
In a bizarre rant on his radio show, Beck said that he didn’t know why Congress was bothering with an investigation into the scandals because the federal government had been building a massive spying database in Utah.
[...]
Beck added: “The American people have just been raped. Why are you asking rapists to hurry up with the swab test?”
Along with the misappropriation of "rape" as a metaphor, there's the trivialization of it as well, like comparing it to car accidents:
Right to Life president Barbara Listing said Wednesday that women should purchase additional health insurance if they feared being raped, because the sexual crime was like a car accident.
“Nobody plans to have an accident in a car accident, nobody plans to have their homes flooded. You have to buy extra insurance for those,” she told reporters.
Would that insurance cover Plan-B or other emergency abortion coverage? It would have to, because the right-wing is on a mission to prevent health insurance from covering abortion, even though the ACA prevents federal funds from being used for said legal medical procedure.
Finally, bringing it home to Virgina, we have the Republican Lt. Governor candidate who makes "The Cooch" (the Gov. candidate) look positively moderate. E.W. Jackson has come out swinging hard against LGBT rights. That's okay, he says, because he's a Christian:
The Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in Virginia says that he is a Christian and has no reason to apologize for his history against of hate speech against LGBT people, liberals and abortion providers.
It was only after African-American minister E.W. Jackson won the nomination at the Virginia Republican Party Convention last week that many became aware of his history of saying gay people were “perverted” and “sick people psychologically.”
[...]
He has also called Democrats “slave masters” and compared Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan.”
“Liberalism and their ideas have done more to kill black folks whom they claim so much to love than the Ku Klux Klan, lynching and slavery and Jim Crow ever did, now that’s a fact,” Jackson said in a 2012 interview.
[...]
“I say the things that I say because I’m a Christian, not because I hate anybody, but because I have religious values that matter to me,” Jackson told reporters during a campaign event in Fredericksburg, according to The Washington Post...
How many people in VA will vote for this pig? Come November, I think I will be sadly surprised. People care more about party than about what their candidates (and advocates) say.
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 12:58:17
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 12:58:17
Give it up for scout leaders.
Speaking Scouts, Tri, I am shocked by what you posted last night. Good riddance to them.
Speaking Scouts, Tri, I am shocked by what you posted last night. Good riddance to them.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 13:08:54
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 13:08:54
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:16:41
Good morning!
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:16:41
Good morning!
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 13:17:18
I was shocked to read that as well. If it was I suspect it is, leaving the troop might be the least of things that should happen.
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:17:18
Quote by Mondobubba:
Give it up for scout leaders.
Speaking Scouts, Tri, I am shocked by what you posted last night. Good riddance to them.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 13:20:39
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 13:20:39
Comment by 
BobR on 05/23/2013 13:27:51
BobR on 05/23/2013 13:27:51
blog is posted
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 13:32:28
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:32:28
Oh this is gooooooooood.
Westboro baptistChurch set up a site to hate on Oklahoma... and got hacked... Clickety!
Westboro baptist
Comment by 
TriSec on 05/23/2013 13:34:29
TriSec on 05/23/2013 13:34:29
Alright gang.
You may have seen Waltham on the news last night, but that was because an FBI agent shot and killed a suspect in the triple-murder that's been linked to Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
What wasn't on the news last night was this: A youth that attended our shooting sports weekend last week took live rounds from the shooting range and brought them to the McDevitt Middle School.
Javier's school.
The youth in question was a guest of another scout - he did not attend the safety presentations, is not registered, was not on the charter and had no accident or liability insurance, there was no permission slip, and we did not meet the parents.
However.....the Scoutmaster allowed him on the trip at the last minute and allowed him to participate in the shooting events.
If the media gets a hold of this, Troop 250 and quite possibly the entire scouting program in the City of Waltham could be permanently damaged.
You may have seen Waltham on the news last night, but that was because an FBI agent shot and killed a suspect in the triple-murder that's been linked to Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
What wasn't on the news last night was this: A youth that attended our shooting sports weekend last week took live rounds from the shooting range and brought them to the McDevitt Middle School.
Javier's school.
The youth in question was a guest of another scout - he did not attend the safety presentations, is not registered, was not on the charter and had no accident or liability insurance, there was no permission slip, and we did not meet the parents.
However.....the Scoutmaster allowed him on the trip at the last minute and allowed him to participate in the shooting events.
If the media gets a hold of this, Troop 250 and quite possibly the entire scouting program in the City of Waltham could be permanently damaged.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 13:36:18
What a depressing and infuriating blog.
I can't even begin to describe how I feel about what Glenn beck said.
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:36:18
Quote by BobR:
blog is posted
I can't even begin to describe how I feel about what Glenn beck said.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 13:36:45
I'm not going to speculatate on it. But, if it bad enough to walk away from the camp deposit, it is bad.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 13:36:45
Quote by Raine:I was shocked to read that as well. If it was I suspect it is, leaving the troop might be the least of things that should happen.Quote by Mondobubba:
Give it up for scout leaders.
Speaking Scouts, Tri, I am shocked by what you posted last night. Good riddance to them.
I'm not going to speculatate on it. But, if it bad enough to walk away from the camp deposit, it is bad.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 13:37:58
Jebus, that is worse than what I thought it was going to be.
I have to say this, Tri -- someone should be held accountable for this. WHAT THE HELL?
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:37:58
Quote by TriSec:
Alright gang.
You may have seen Waltham on the news last night, but that was because an FBI agent shot and killed a suspect in the triple-murder that's been linked to Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
What wasn't on the news last night was this: A youth that attended our shooting sports weekend last week took live rounds from the shooting range and brought them to the McDevitt Middle School.
Javier's school.
The youth in question was a guest of another scout - he did not attend the safety presentations, is not registered, was not on the charter and had no accident or liability insurance, there was no permission slip, and we did not meet the parents.
However.....the Scoutmaster allowed him on the trip at the last minute and allowed him to participate in the shooting events.
If the media gets a hold of this, Troop 250 and quite possibly the entire scouting program in the City of Waltham could be permanently damaged.
I have to say this, Tri -- someone should be held accountable for this. WHAT THE HELL?
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 13:39:50
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:39:50
Tri, how the hell does one get live rounds OUT of a shooting range?
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 13:44:23
That is far worse than anything I thought of. Troop 250 needs to be disbanded. There is no coherent, consistent adult supervision.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 13:44:23
Quote by Raine:Jebus, that is worse than what I thought it was going to be.Quote by TriSec:
Alright gang.
You may have seen Waltham on the news last night, but that was because an FBI agent shot and killed a suspect in the triple-murder that's been linked to Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
What wasn't on the news last night was this: A youth that attended our shooting sports weekend last week took live rounds from the shooting range and brought them to the McDevitt Middle School.
Javier's school.
The youth in question was a guest of another scout - he did not attend the safety presentations, is not registered, was not on the charter and had no accident or liability insurance, there was no permission slip, and we did not meet the parents.
However.....the Scoutmaster allowed him on the trip at the last minute and allowed him to participate in the shooting events.
If the media gets a hold of this, Troop 250 and quite possibly the entire scouting program in the City of Waltham could be permanently damaged.
I have to say this, Tri -- someone should be held accountable for this. WHAT THE HELL?
That is far worse than anything I thought of. Troop 250 needs to be disbanded. There is no coherent, consistent adult supervision.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 13:46:32
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:46:32
Was this youth a Scout at all? It was just a friend of a scout in the pack?
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 13:47:45
Should I be getting the 503 error message?
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 13:47:45
Quote by Raine:
Oh this is gooooooooood.
Westboro baptistChurchset up a site to hate on Oklahoma... and got hacked... Clickety!
Should I be getting the 503 error message?
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 13:55:13
Aww crap. After the splash screen (still there for me) it redirected to a Red cross site to help. It appears as tho WB*C* is reclaiming it's page.
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:55:13
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Oh this is gooooooooood.
Westboro baptistChurchset up a site to hate on Oklahoma... and got hacked... Clickety!
Should I be getting the 503 error message?
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 13:58:06
try again, it's back up. 
Raine on 05/23/2013 13:58:06
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Oh this is gooooooooood.
Westboro baptistChurchset up a site to hate on Oklahoma... and got hacked... Clickety!
Should I be getting the 503 error message?
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:01:32
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:01:32
I did post something yesterday about Alex Jones and the weather machine. Question for you Alex, if the gummit has a weather machine, why are they using to create tornadoes and not using to say ummm reverse global warming?
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:02:05
Still getting the 503 error.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:02:05
Quote by Raine:try again, it's back up.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Oh this is gooooooooood.
Westboro baptistChurchset up a site to hate on Oklahoma... and got hacked... Clickety!
Should I be getting the 503 error message?
Still getting the 503 error.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:07:41
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:07:41
Just refreshed the site, Raine. 
Comment by TriSec on 05/23/2013 14:07:57
Friend of a scout.
Not Registered; not on the charter.
Therefore, no accident or liability insurance.
Imagine for one second if anything happened. Today's blog would have been about the end of my Scouting career.
TriSec on 05/23/2013 14:07:57
Quote by Raine:
Was this youth a Scout at all? It was just a friend of a scout in the pack?
Friend of a scout.
Not Registered; not on the charter.
Therefore, no accident or liability insurance.
Imagine for one second if anything happened. Today's blog would have been about the end of my Scouting career.
Comment by TriSec on 05/23/2013 14:12:04
TriSec on 05/23/2013 14:12:04
Allah forgive me, I need a freakin' martini.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:19:22
I reiterate, Troop 250 needs to be nuked. There are no responsible adults
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:19:22
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Was this youth a Scout at all? It was just a friend of a scout in the pack?
Friend of a scout.
Not Registered; not on the charter.
Therefore, no accident or liability insurance.
Imagine for one second if anything happened. Today's blog would have been about the end of my Scouting career.
I reiterate, Troop 250 needs to be nuked. There are no responsible adults
Comment by 
Scoopster on 05/23/2013 14:20:20
Scoopster on 05/23/2013 14:20:20
Mornin' all.. 
Climate change is a stinky librul wedge issue - why would they want to fix it?! Just like Republicans and their anti-abortion schtick..
Quote by Mondobubba:
I did post something yesterday about Alex Jones and the weather machine. Question for you Alex, if the gummit has a weather machine, why are they using to create tornadoes and not using to say ummm reverse global warming?
Climate change is a stinky librul wedge issue - why would they want to fix it?! Just like Republicans and their anti-abortion schtick..
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:23:52
Scoop, you slipped on the tinfoil hat too easily.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:23:52
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..Quote by Mondobubba:
I did post something yesterday about Alex Jones and the weather machine. Question for you Alex, if the gummit has a weather machine, why are they using to create tornadoes and not using to say ummm reverse global warming?
Climate change is a stinky librul wedge issue - why would they want to fix it?! Just like Republicans and their anti-abortion schtick..
Scoop, you slipped on the tinfoil hat too easily.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 14:28:44
Tri, it should be the end of someone's scouting career. Teh scoutmaster put a lot of people in danger. This isn't really a *no harm done* issue, imo.
Raine on 05/23/2013 14:28:44
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Was this youth a Scout at all? It was just a friend of a scout in the pack?
Friend of a scout.
Not Registered; not on the charter.
Therefore, no accident or liability insurance.
Imagine for one second if anything happened. Today's blog would have been about the end of my Scouting career.
Comment by Scoopster on 05/23/2013 14:29:13
Heh it's been one of those mornings.. I've got several reasons to be VERY grumpy. Hopefully this pair of double chocolate donuts I picked up on the way in will help with that tho!
Scoopster on 05/23/2013 14:29:13
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..Quote by Mondobubba:
I did post something yesterday about Alex Jones and the weather machine. Question for you Alex, if the gummit has a weather machine, why are they using to create tornadoes and not using to say ummm reverse global warming?
Climate change is a stinky librul wedge issue - why would they want to fix it?! Just like Republicans and their anti-abortion schtick..
Scoop, you slipped on the tinfoil hat too easily.
Heh it's been one of those mornings.. I've got several reasons to be VERY grumpy. Hopefully this pair of double chocolate donuts I picked up on the way in will help with that tho!
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:31:56
Given the American propensity for tortuous legal action, the troop, the scoutmaster, and most likely the council could all be reduced to smoking craters by a personal injury attorney.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:31:56
Quote by Raine:Tri, it should be the end of someone's scouting career. Teh scoutmaster put a lot of people in danger. This isn't really a *no harm done* issue, imo.Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Was this youth a Scout at all? It was just a friend of a scout in the pack?
Friend of a scout.
Not Registered; not on the charter.
Therefore, no accident or liability insurance.
Imagine for one second if anything happened. Today's blog would have been about the end of my Scouting career.
Given the American propensity for tortuous legal action, the troop, the scoutmaster, and most likely the council could all be reduced to smoking craters by a personal injury attorney.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:33:00
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:33:00
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:34:04
Are you as grumpy as she is?
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:34:04
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..Quote by Mondobubba:
I did post something yesterday about Alex Jones and the weather machine. Question for you Alex, if the gummit has a weather machine, why are they using to create tornadoes and not using to say ummm reverse global warming?
Climate change is a stinky librul wedge issue - why would they want to fix it?! Just like Republicans and their anti-abortion schtick..
Scoop, you slipped on the tinfoil hat too easily.
Heh it's been one of those mornings.. I've got several reasons to be VERY grumpy. Hopefully this pair of double chocolate donuts I picked up on the way in will help with that tho!
Are you as grumpy as she is?
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 14:40:29
Since you are already tearing up....
Can I love this woman any more? Yes.
Raine on 05/23/2013 14:40:29
Quote by Mondobubba:
Check out the Google doodle today :sniffle: Damn onions.
Can I love this woman any more? Yes.
Comment by TriSec on 05/23/2013 14:43:48
TriSec on 05/23/2013 14:43:48
Repeat after me:
(From the Order of the Arrow Obligation, and my own personal 'mission statement'.)
"tis a difficult day for that ol' cheerful spirit....
I will always seek to preserve a cheerful spirit, even in the midst of irksome tasks and weighty responsibilities, and will endeavor, so far as in my power lies, to be unselfish in service and devotion to the welfare of others.
(From the Order of the Arrow Obligation, and my own personal 'mission statement'.)
"tis a difficult day for that ol' cheerful spirit....
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:44:15
She is made of awesome!
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:44:15
Quote by Raine:Since you are already tearing up....Quote by Mondobubba:
Check out the Google doodle today :sniffle: Damn onions.
Can I love this woman any more? Yes.
She is made of awesome!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 14:51:49
Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 14:51:49
Good morning, bloggers!! BobR,your blog shows how the GOP has been captured by what was once its most extreme wings. The few remaining moderates, like Susan Collins, are now the minority. Hatred of others is now an accepted tactic of the GOP --- which has become a place where Dwight Eisenhower would not feel welcomed.
TriSec, I am stunned about your news. I will concur with Mondo: someone has to pay for being so irresponsible. I am not comfortable with letting someone who did not go through the safety training show up last minute. However, having someone walk off with live rounds and bring it to a school is unacceptable. An adult must be held accountable, no matter the impact on scouting in Waltham.
As a substitute teacher, I have engaged in emergency safety drills to simulate lockdowns of schools. So, I understand and share your outrage.
TriSec, I am stunned about your news. I will concur with Mondo: someone has to pay for being so irresponsible. I am not comfortable with letting someone who did not go through the safety training show up last minute. However, having someone walk off with live rounds and bring it to a school is unacceptable. An adult must be held accountable, no matter the impact on scouting in Waltham.
As a substitute teacher, I have engaged in emergency safety drills to simulate lockdowns of schools. So, I understand and share your outrage.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 14:53:39
When I grow up I want to be Helen Mirren
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 14:53:39
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Since you are already tearing up....Quote by Mondobubba:
Check out the Google doodle today :sniffle: Damn onions.
Can I love this woman any more? Yes.
She is made of awesome!
When I grow up I want to be Helen Mirren
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 14:53:52
I concur. This is really bigger than scouting.
Raine on 05/23/2013 14:53:52
Quote by Will in Chicago:
TriSec, I am stunned about your news. I will concur with Mondo: someone has to pay for being so irresponsible. I am not comfortable with letting someone who did not go through the safety training show up last minute. However, having someone walk off with live rounds and bring it to a school is unacceptable. An adult must be held accountable, no matter the impact on scouting in Waltham.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 14:58:55
Raine on 05/23/2013 14:58:55
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:59:08
This is some pretty awesome Hellen Mirren as well!
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 14:59:08
Quote by Raine:Since you are already tearing up....Quote by Mondobubba:
Check out the Google doodle today :sniffle: Damn onions.
Can I love this woman any more? Yes.
This is some pretty awesome Hellen Mirren as well!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 14:59:17
Ditto all that.
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 14:59:17
Quote by Raine:I concur. This is really bigger than scouting.Quote by Will in Chicago:
TriSec, I am stunned about your news. I will concur with Mondo: someone has to pay for being so irresponsible. I am not comfortable with letting someone who did not go through the safety training show up last minute. However, having someone walk off with live rounds and bring it to a school is unacceptable. An adult must be held accountable, no matter the impact on scouting in Waltham.
Ditto all that.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 14:59:20
Raine on 05/23/2013 14:59:20
I remember that case in Georgia -- it was a terrible abuse of statutory rape laws.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 15:02:53
Good on ya Cleveland restaurant owners!
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 15:02:53
Good on ya Cleveland restaurant owners!
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 15:06:19
Raine on 05/23/2013 15:06:19
Today is a good day for some more awesome stories...
Grab your tissues.
Big Dog is what I would call one of *Those Neighbors*
Grab your tissues.
Big Dog is what I would call one of *Those Neighbors*
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 15:13:59
stupid dust
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 15:13:59
stupid dust
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 15:18:48
Yeah check the filters on the air purifiers will ya?
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 15:18:48
Quote by wickedpam:
Yeah check the filters on the air purifiers will ya?
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 15:19:54
Raine on 05/23/2013 15:19:54
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 15:24:12
Raine on 05/23/2013 15:24:12
New rule:
As long as the GOP keeps the sequester in place there will be NO offsetting funds for anything to provide disaster relief.
As long as the GOP keeps the sequester in place there will be NO offsetting funds for anything to provide disaster relief.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 15:26:53
I concur
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 15:26:53
Quote by Raine:
New rule:
As long as the GOP keeps the sequester in place there will be NO offsetting funds for anything to provide disaster relief.
I concur
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 15:27:53
I think this one might be worthy of a status update.
Raine on 05/23/2013 15:27:53
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
New rule:
As long as the GOP keeps the sequester in place there will be NO offsetting funds for anything to provide disaster relief.
I concur
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 15:34:10
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 15:34:10
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 15:45:19
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 15:45:19
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 15:53:56
For me there is nothing to forgive. I thought it was awesome. Hell I could hear him saying it now *Michelle, you look Foxy*
Raine on 05/23/2013 15:53:56
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Obama writes a letter in a year book....
He said Foxy!
Forgive him, it was 1979.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 15:59:09
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 15:59:09
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:00:51
Oh, okay, I wasn't tracking on the use of foxy. We are in an awesome sort of day mindset aren't we. Which is pretty awesome of us, isn't it?
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:00:51
Quote by Raine:For me there is nothing to forgive. I thought it was awesome. Hell I could hear him saying it now *Michelle, you look Foxy*Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
He said Foxy!
Forgive him, it was 1979.
Oh, okay, I wasn't tracking on the use of foxy. We are in an awesome sort of day mindset aren't we.
Which is pretty awesome of us, isn't it?
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:01:59
Often.
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:01:59
Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:02:08
Mala, get with the blog theme of 'awesome!' Unless of course being irritated by the sound of other peoples' voices makes you feel awesome.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:02:08
Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Mala, get with the blog theme of 'awesome!' Unless of course being irritated by the sound of other peoples' voices makes you feel awesome.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 16:05:52
I find my own voice a bit irritating but a few friends have tried to reassure me that I do not sound like Ben Stein.
Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 16:05:52
Quote by Raine:Often.Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
I find my own voice a bit irritating but a few friends have tried to reassure me that I do not sound like Ben Stein.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:06:51
its like I never a moment of true quiet since we moved into the new building - too many people around and at home its always those kids with the consistent bouncing basketball that they do on purpose cause they know it bothers me
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:06:51
Quote by Raine:Often.Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
its like I never a moment of true quiet since we moved into the new building - too many people around and at home its always those kids with the consistent bouncing basketball that they do on purpose cause they know it bothers me
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 16:08:18
Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 16:08:18
Mike Papantonio in for Ed Schultz today.
Comment by TriSec on 05/23/2013 16:08:19
TriSec on 05/23/2013 16:08:19
I have finally spoken with my District Executive. A report has been filed.
(Our council exec is currently in Texas for the big vote.)
(Our council exec is currently in Texas for the big vote.)
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:08:38
ya lost me
I think I missed something
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:08:38
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Mala, get with the blog theme of 'awesome!' Unless of course being irritated by the sound of other peoples' voices makes you feel awesome.
ya lost me
I think I missed something
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:09:11
Do you have an office or are you in a cubicle?
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:09:11
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Often.Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
its like I never a moment of true quiet since we moved into the new building - too many people around and at home its always those kids with the consistent bouncing basketball that they do on purpose cause they know it bothers me
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:09:26
and now I will forever have the voice of Ben Stein in my head when I read your posts 
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:09:26
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:Often.Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
I find my own voice a bit irritating but a few friends have tried to reassure me that I do not sound like Ben Stein.
and now I will forever have the voice of Ben Stein in my head when I read your posts
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:10:18
office thankfully with a door that is currently shut. Thankfully, the big, big boss is out - he no likes closed doors
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:10:18
Quote by Raine:Do you have an office or are you in a cubicle?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Often.Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
its like I never a moment of true quiet since we moved into the new building - too many people around and at home its always those kids with the consistent bouncing basketball that they do on purpose cause they know it bothers me
office thankfully with a door that is currently shut. Thankfully, the big, big boss is out - he no likes closed doors
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:11:01
I think Mondo just wants you to feel better.
I'd suggest listening to music that makes you happy this afternoon.
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:11:01
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Mala, get with the blog theme of 'awesome!' Unless of course being irritated by the sound of other peoples' voices makes you feel awesome.
ya lost me
I'd suggest listening to music that makes you happy this afternoon.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:11:52
Ahh, that's good -- what I would suggest is trying to put things on the walls that absorb outside sound.
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:11:52
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Do you have an office or are you in a cubicle?Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Often.Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
its like I never a moment of true quiet since we moved into the new building - too many people around and at home its always those kids with the consistent bouncing basketball that they do on purpose cause they know it bothers me
office thankfully with a door that is currently shut. Thankfully, the big, big boss is out - he no likes closed doors
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:12:38
Check out the long string of kinda awesome links and what not. That is why I think we are on an awesome tear today.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:12:38
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Mala, get with the blog theme of 'awesome!' Unless of course being irritated by the sound of other peoples' voices makes you feel awesome.
ya lost me
Check out the long string of kinda awesome links and what not.
That is why I think we are on an awesome tear today.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:12:45
Good.
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:12:45
Quote by TriSec:
I have finally spoken with my District Executive. A report has been filed.
(Our council exec is currently in Texas for the big vote.)
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:13:11
20 CCs of Abba stat!
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:13:11
Quote by Raine:I think Mondo just wants you to feel better.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Mala, get with the blog theme of 'awesome!' Unless of course being irritated by the sound of other peoples' voices makes you feel awesome.
ya lost me
I'd suggest listening to music that makes you happy this afternoon.
20 CCs of Abba stat!
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:14:11
"Win Will In Chicago's Money!"
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 16:14:11
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:Often.Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
I find my own voice a bit irritating but a few friends have tried to reassure me that I do not sound like Ben Stein.
"Win Will In Chicago's Money!"
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:16:27
and some 10CC!!!
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:16:27
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:I think Mondo just wants you to feel better.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Mala, get with the blog theme of 'awesome!' Unless of course being irritated by the sound of other peoples' voices makes you feel awesome.
ya lost me
I'd suggest listening to music that makes you happy this afternoon.
20 CCs of Abba stat!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 16:20:51
You can actually hear me call in twice on Arizona at Work during the second hour. (Co-host Roman Ulman lost his brother John last week to lung cancer and the show this week was about this and health care in America.)
Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 16:20:51
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:Often.Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
I find my own voice a bit irritating but a few friends have tried to reassure me that I do not sound like Ben Stein.
"Win Will In Chicago's Money!"
You can actually hear me call in twice on Arizona at Work during the second hour. (Co-host Roman Ulman lost his brother John last week to lung cancer and the show this week was about this and health care in America.)
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:22:55
its all at home on my ipod that I have to charge up, but I get where your going 
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:22:55
Quote by Raine:I think Mondo just wants you to feel better.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Mala, get with the blog theme of 'awesome!' Unless of course being irritated by the sound of other peoples' voices makes you feel awesome.
ya lost me
I'd suggest listening to music that makes you happy this afternoon.
its all at home on my ipod that I have to charge up, but I get where your going
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:23:47
aaahhh, now I follow, thank ya
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:23:47
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
ever have days when you are just irritated by the sound of other peoples voices?
Mala, get with the blog theme of 'awesome!' Unless of course being irritated by the sound of other peoples' voices makes you feel awesome.
ya lost me
Check out the long string of kinda awesome links and what not.
aaahhh, now I follow, thank ya
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:31:02
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:31:02
Ok, Mala has an iPod at home... we need to get a set list going for her this afternoon.
I posted some 10CC -- Now here is my second song:
I posted some 10CC -- Now here is my second song:
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:33:38
Goodbye Earl is one of my most fave songs - did you know that the video shoot was where Natalie Maines met her hubby Adrian Pasdar who went on to be Nathan on my fave show HEROES
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:33:38
Quote by Raine:
Ok, Mala has an iPod at home... we need to get a set list going for her this afternoon.
I posted some 10CC -- Now here is my second song:
Goodbye Earl is one of my most fave songs - did you know that the video shoot was where Natalie Maines met her hubby Adrian Pasdar who went on to be Nathan on my fave show HEROES
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:37:03
I didn't know that. I knew that was one of your fave songs -- plus, the video has zombie. 
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:37:03
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Ok, Mala has an iPod at home... we need to get a set list going for her this afternoon.
I posted some 10CC -- Now here is my second song:
Goodbye Earl is one of my most fave songs - did you know that the video shoot was where Natalie Maines met her hubby Adrian Pasdar who went on to be Nathan on my fave show HEROES
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:37:48
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:37:48
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:38:53
video zombie does get bonus points XD
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:38:53
Quote by Raine:I didn't know that. I knew that was one of your fave songs -- plus, the video has zombie.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Ok, Mala has an iPod at home... we need to get a set list going for her this afternoon.
I posted some 10CC -- Now here is my second song:
Goodbye Earl is one of my most fave songs - did you know that the video shoot was where Natalie Maines met her hubby Adrian Pasdar who went on to be Nathan on my fave show HEROES
video zombie does get bonus points XD
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:41:56
and here... cause I love this song cover:
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:41:56
and here... cause I love this song cover:
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:42:49
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:42:49
Raine - have you seen Shut and Sing?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:43:16
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:43:16
You guys are awesome
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:44:23
Parts of it, never in completion... I need to watch the whole thing.
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:44:23
Quote by wickedpam:
Raine - have you seen Shut and Sing?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:45:46
its really good
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 16:45:46
Quote by Raine:Parts of it, never in completion... I need to watch the whole thing.Quote by wickedpam:
Raine - have you seen Shut and Sing?
its really good
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:46:05
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:46:05
A little more Pink:
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 16:46:44
/BTW, this is the NSFW version.... oops! 
Raine on 05/23/2013 16:46:44
Quote by Raine:
A little more Pink:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 16:55:18
Will in Chicago on 05/23/2013 16:55:18
Comment by 
livingonli on 05/23/2013 17:02:10
livingonli on 05/23/2013 17:02:10
The crazy season does seem to be in full force here.
Comment by TriSec on 05/23/2013 17:11:50
TriSec on 05/23/2013 17:11:50
Merlins.
I need Merlins.
I need Merlins.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 18:12:20
Raine on 05/23/2013 18:12:20
National Zoo has a new Addition!
There were some gawkers in Tennessee, who had spotted the elephant’s trunk sticking out the truck window Tuesday and cruised along taking pictures from their car. But apparently no word leaked out.
Bozie’s caravan had come from the Baton Rouge Zoo, where she lived for 16 years and where her companion elephant, Judy, died in March.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 18:14:05
Here's a couple of merlins for you!
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 18:14:05
Quote by TriSec:
Merlins.
I need Merlins.
Here's a couple of merlins for you!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 18:21:09
omg she's so cute!
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 18:21:09
Quote by Raine:
National Zoo has a new Addition!There were some gawkers in Tennessee, who had spotted the elephant’s trunk sticking out the truck window Tuesday and cruised along taking pictures from their car. But apparently no word leaked out.
Bozie’s caravan had come from the Baton Rouge Zoo, where she lived for 16 years and where her companion elephant, Judy, died in March.
omg she's so cute!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 18:22:38
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 18:22:38
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
Merlins.
I need Merlins.
Here's a couple of merlins for you!
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 18:23:53
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 18:23:53
MoD releases name of soldier killed in Woolwich attack.
Drummer Rigby we salute your service to Queen and Country.
Drummer Rigby we salute your service to Queen and Country.
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 18:23:54
Raine on 05/23/2013 18:23:54
Good dog, Susie, Good dog.
Because "Susie" was found standing guard over a body, officials believed she belonged to one of the victims of the storm:
"CSO deputy searching for victims found a 12-year old Schipperke-Border Collie mix standing guard over a deceased male inside a house in Moore. The deputy convinced the dog to leave the side of the deceased victim, and eventually made sure the pup was taken to an emergency tornado animal shelter."
(snip)
But then, good news. The owner's sister saw one of the photos, and contacted the department on Facebook. Sheila Collins told them that the dog belonged to her brother, Curtis, who lives about a half a mile from where "Susie" was found. He'd been looking for the dog since the storm, and eventually, the two were reunited:
It turns out that the person "Susie" was guarding after the storm was a stranger: Curtis has "no idea," according to the Sheriff's office, "why she stood guard of the victim whom he did not know."
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 18:25:23
I'm already loving her personality. I can't wait to see her -- especially now that the new elephant house is open to the public.
Raine on 05/23/2013 18:25:23
Quote by wickedpam:
omg she's so cute!
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 18:27:46
Well done, Mondo.
Seeing that yesterday on TV was horrific.
Raine on 05/23/2013 18:27:46
Quote by Mondobubba:
MoD releases name of soldier killed in Woolwich attack.
Drummer Rigby we salute your service to Queen and Country.
Seeing that yesterday on TV was horrific.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 18:37:22
A shout out from me, as Liverpool supporter.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 18:37:22
Quote by Raine:Well done, Mondo.Quote by Mondobubba:
MoD releases name of soldier killed in Woolwich attack.
Drummer Rigby we salute your service to Queen and Country.
Seeing that yesterday on TV was horrific.
A shout out from me, as Liverpool supporter.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:07:37
Susie you are an awesome pup! Good dog!
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:07:37
Quote by Raine:
Good dog, Susie, Good dog.
Because "Susie" was found standing guard over a body, officials believed she belonged to one of the victims of the storm:
"CSO deputy searching for victims found a 12-year old Schipperke-Border Collie mix standing guard over a deceased male inside a house in Moore. The deputy convinced the dog to leave the side of the deceased victim, and eventually made sure the pup was taken to an emergency tornado animal shelter."
(snip)
But then, good news. The owner's sister saw one of the photos, and contacted the department on Facebook. Sheila Collins told them that the dog belonged to her brother, Curtis, who lives about a half a mile from where "Susie" was found. He'd been looking for the dog since the storm, and eventually, the two were reunited:
It turns out that the person "Susie" was guarding after the storm was a stranger: Curtis has "no idea," according to the Sheriff's office, "why she stood guard of the victim whom he did not know."
Susie you are an awesome pup! Good dog!
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 19:16:54
Dogs amaze me at times.
Raine on 05/23/2013 19:16:54
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Good dog, Susie, Good dog.
Because "Susie" was found standing guard over a body, officials believed she belonged to one of the victims of the storm:
"CSO deputy searching for victims found a 12-year old Schipperke-Border Collie mix standing guard over a deceased male inside a house in Moore. The deputy convinced the dog to leave the side of the deceased victim, and eventually made sure the pup was taken to an emergency tornado animal shelter."
(snip)
But then, good news. The owner's sister saw one of the photos, and contacted the department on Facebook. Sheila Collins told them that the dog belonged to her brother, Curtis, who lives about a half a mile from where "Susie" was found. He'd been looking for the dog since the storm, and eventually, the two were reunited:
It turns out that the person "Susie" was guarding after the storm was a stranger: Curtis has "no idea," according to the Sheriff's office, "why she stood guard of the victim whom he did not know."
Susie you are an awesome pup! Good dog!
Comment by TriSec on 05/23/2013 19:19:31
Finally going all the way back to this, after finally calming down some.
"Be Prepared for what? Oh, any old thing." - Robert Baden-Powell
Cheeky perhaps, but none truer to B-P's wisdom, IMHO.
TriSec on 05/23/2013 19:19:31
Quote by Mondobubba:
Give it up for scout leaders.
Finally going all the way back to this, after finally calming down some.
"Be Prepared for what? Oh, any old thing." - Robert Baden-Powell
Cheeky perhaps, but none truer to B-P's wisdom, IMHO.
Comment by TriSec on 05/23/2013 19:23:23
TriSec on 05/23/2013 19:23:23
It's actually been a quite busy day on the scouting front.
First and foremost, Javi's friend Simon (in another pack) graduated to his troop within the past 2 weeks. I'm hoping he goes to summer camp this season, as I will "arrange" for them to tent together. Bonus, this is one of the troops we previously investigated for transfer.
I have an offer on the table from another Pack in town to take over Cubmaster. An old friend is retiring, and he's got nobody else in the pipeline. Seeing that this pack feeds into a different Troop, I'm strongly tempted.
And on the local front....I may go back to Pack 250 as a Den Leader, but there is an opportunity more compelling....our current Committee Chairman is resigning in the fall. She's just been tagged to lead a committe at the private school where her kids go, and she doesn't think she can do both jobs. So Committee Chair is also suddenly available.
And of course, the big vote is today. Haven't seen anything on that front yet.
First and foremost, Javi's friend Simon (in another pack) graduated to his troop within the past 2 weeks. I'm hoping he goes to summer camp this season, as I will "arrange" for them to tent together. Bonus, this is one of the troops we previously investigated for transfer.
I have an offer on the table from another Pack in town to take over Cubmaster. An old friend is retiring, and he's got nobody else in the pipeline. Seeing that this pack feeds into a different Troop, I'm strongly tempted.
And on the local front....I may go back to Pack 250 as a Den Leader, but there is an opportunity more compelling....our current Committee Chairman is resigning in the fall. She's just been tagged to lead a committe at the private school where her kids go, and she doesn't think she can do both jobs. So Committee Chair is also suddenly available.
And of course, the big vote is today. Haven't seen anything on that front yet.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:41:00
Cheeky, yes. However, it is to the point. It doesn't need to be a huge deal. Just be prepared.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:41:00
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Give it up for scout leaders.
Finally going all the way back to this, after finally calming down some.
"Be Prepared for what? Oh, any old thing." - Robert Baden-Powell
Cheeky perhaps, but none truer to B-P's wisdom, IMHO.
Cheeky, yes. However, it is to the point. It doesn't need to be a huge deal. Just be prepared.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:41:56
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:41:56
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 19:44:18
Raine on 05/23/2013 19:44:18
You know it is bad when Medea Benjamin is lost to Randi --
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:46:10
Besides being able to watch Game of Thrones with friends each Tuesday, I enjoy being able to hang out with Okkerville the Wonder Hound. Okk is just one of the coolest dogs I've ever met. He's smart, playful, happy and really friendly. He's one of my favorite dogs.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:46:10
Quote by Raine:Dogs amaze me at times.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Good dog, Susie, Good dog.
Because "Susie" was found standing guard over a body, officials believed she belonged to one of the victims of the storm:
"CSO deputy searching for victims found a 12-year old Schipperke-Border Collie mix standing guard over a deceased male inside a house in Moore. The deputy convinced the dog to leave the side of the deceased victim, and eventually made sure the pup was taken to an emergency tornado animal shelter."
(snip)
But then, good news. The owner's sister saw one of the photos, and contacted the department on Facebook. Sheila Collins told them that the dog belonged to her brother, Curtis, who lives about a half a mile from where "Susie" was found. He'd been looking for the dog since the storm, and eventually, the two were reunited:
It turns out that the person "Susie" was guarding after the storm was a stranger: Curtis has "no idea," according to the Sheriff's office, "why she stood guard of the victim whom he did not know."
Susie you are an awesome pup! Good dog!
Besides being able to watch Game of Thrones with friends each Tuesday, I enjoy being able to hang out with Okkerville the Wonder Hound. Okk is just one of the coolest dogs I've ever met. He's smart, playful, happy and really friendly. He's one of my favorite dogs.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:46:36
Yep.
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:46:36
Quote by Raine:
You know it is bad when Medea Benjamin is lost to Randi --
Yep.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/23/2013 19:49:11
I think there comes a point where ya just have to say "Medea, I get were you're coming from. I admire your passion and dedication to the issue, but you are not helping at this point."
wickedpam on 05/23/2013 19:49:11
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
You know it is bad when Medea Benjamin is lost to Randi --
Yep.
I think there comes a point where ya just have to say "Medea, I get were you're coming from. I admire your passion and dedication to the issue, but you are not helping at this point."
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:54:04
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:54:04
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:58:27
That is nice way of my thought balloon which was, "Eff off Medea you yammering, tedious, one trick pony. Pack your shit and go home."
Mondobubba on 05/23/2013 19:58:27
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
You know it is bad when Medea Benjamin is lost to Randi --
Yep.
I think there comes a point where ya just have to say "Medea, I get were you're coming from. I admire your passion and dedication to the issue, but you are not helping at this point."
That is nice way of my thought balloon which was, "Eff off Medea you yammering, tedious, one trick pony. Pack your shit and go home."
Comment by Raine on 05/23/2013 20:05:41
That was what was so amazing about Obama's response to her. He pretty much said that.
Raine on 05/23/2013 20:05:41
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
You know it is bad when Medea Benjamin is lost to Randi --
Yep.
I think there comes a point where ya just have to say "Medea, I get were you're coming from. I admire your passion and dedication to the issue, but you are not helping at this point."