-
It's that time of year again - our ISP is asking for money. If you have some spare change, please click the Donate link... Thanks!
- About Us
- Search
- Need Help?
- Donate
- Login/Register
Latest Entries
Actions Menu
Blog Roll
- 4F Facebook Page
- Turn Up The Night with Kenny Pick
- Stephanie Miller Show
- The Tim Corrimal Show
- The Rachel Maddow Show
- Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
- Thom Hartmann Program
- Turnips! Fans of Turn Up the Night Facebook Page
- Snopes.com
- Factcheck.org
- Official White House Page, if you must.
- The Brad Blog / Green News Report
- The Poorly Written Political Blog (Joe Santorsa)
And the Curtain Rises
Author: BobR
Date: 06/24/2013 12:49:27
This week begins like the curtain rising on the second act of a play. The stage has been set with the tension building in the first act, and the anticipation is high for what is to come. With breath held, we await the outcome of three very different stories...
For drama, we have the Supreme Court. Months ago, the arguments were made for and against the Prop 8 bill in California, and DOMA nationwide. Pundits have been trying to second-guess the mindset of the individual judges, based on the questions asked during the court proceedings. Today is expected to be the day:
They are also deciding two voting-related cases, which are also highly anticipated.
For pathos, we have former South African president Nelson Mandela hanging onto life by his nails. At 94, the prospect of recovery seems dim. His condition is worsening. The person responsible for rebuilding S. Africa from the Constitution up, seems to be running out of time. It will be a day of mourning when he passes, but no one can say that his life was anything less than extraordinary. From repressed majority, to prisoner, to party leader, to president, to elder statesman, he is a man who will live forever in our history books.
And finally, for the theatre of the absurd, we have the ongoing Edward Snowden circus. Over the past several days, he has been formally charged, was waived extradition by Hong Kong, and fled to Moscow. From Moscow, he was scheduled to go to Venezuela or Ecuador via Cuba. However, he never boarded the flight, much to the chagrin of the reporters who booked the same flight:
It's the typical Sudden Personality Syndrome of reporting arc that we see so often. We've been through the initial splash, the family story/background research, and are into the 24 hr press hounding phase. We all await the climax and the denouement so he can fade into obscurity once more, damaged goods and ruined life.
So today is the day to keep your ears and eyes on the news, as these stories take their stages and play out to a public hungry for their diversions.
For drama, we have the Supreme Court. Months ago, the arguments were made for and against the Prop 8 bill in California, and DOMA nationwide. Pundits have been trying to second-guess the mindset of the individual judges, based on the questions asked during the court proceedings. Today is expected to be the day:
As the term draws to a close at the end of this week, the nine justices still have not released decisions in two highly anticipated gay marriage cases—Perry v. Hollingsworth and Windsor v. United States—as well as two key cases involving race, Shelby County v. Holder and Fisher v. University of Texas.
[..]
In the Perry case, the court is expected decide whether California voters discriminated against gay people when they voted to ban same-sex marriage. In Windsor, the court is weighing whether the federal Defense of Marriage Act—which limits all federal marriage benefits to opposite sex couples--violates the constitutional rights of same-sex couples.
They are also deciding two voting-related cases, which are also highly anticipated.
For pathos, we have former South African president Nelson Mandela hanging onto life by his nails. At 94, the prospect of recovery seems dim. His condition is worsening. The person responsible for rebuilding S. Africa from the Constitution up, seems to be running out of time. It will be a day of mourning when he passes, but no one can say that his life was anything less than extraordinary. From repressed majority, to prisoner, to party leader, to president, to elder statesman, he is a man who will live forever in our history books.
And finally, for the theatre of the absurd, we have the ongoing Edward Snowden circus. Over the past several days, he has been formally charged, was waived extradition by Hong Kong, and fled to Moscow. From Moscow, he was scheduled to go to Venezuela or Ecuador via Cuba. However, he never boarded the flight, much to the chagrin of the reporters who booked the same flight:
The plane pictured above just left Moscow on its way to Havana, but without it's most famous passenger. Instead, the plane is filled with reporters who were hoping to catch a ride with the world's most wanted fugitive, Edward Snowden, who was checked into the flight and had purchased two tickets. However, the plane left without Snowden ever boarding, and those journalists will be sending the next few days in Cuba without a story to cover.
It's the typical Sudden Personality Syndrome of reporting arc that we see so often. We've been through the initial splash, the family story/background research, and are into the 24 hr press hounding phase. We all await the climax and the denouement so he can fade into obscurity once more, damaged goods and ruined life.
So today is the day to keep your ears and eyes on the news, as these stories take their stages and play out to a public hungry for their diversions.
Comments:
Order comments Newest to Oldest Refresh Comments
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 13:05:47
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 13:05:47
Morning all.
Comment by 
Raine on 06/24/2013 13:08:20
Raine on 06/24/2013 13:08:20
I am very nervous about SCOTUS this morning... 
Good morning.
Now as far as Snowden -- why friggen Ecuador? From HRW:
Good morning. Now as far as Snowden -- why friggen Ecuador? From HRW:
On July 20, 2011, a judge in Guayas province sentenced each of the four to three years in prison and ordered a total of US$40 million in fines against the men and the newspaper, El Universo, based in Guayaquil. The men are Emilio Palacio, a journalist, and three members of the newspaper's board of directors, Carlos Eduardo Pérez Barriga, César Enrique Pérez Barriga, and Carlos Nicolás Pérez Barriga.
"The criminal conviction of the president's critics is a major setback for free speech in Ecuador," said José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director at Human Rights Watch. "Punishing a journalist and directors of a newspaper for ‘offending' the president is likely to have a very negative impact on the news media and public debate in Ecuador."
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 13:18:29
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 13:18:29
Raine, Julian Assange is lurking in the Ecuadorian embassy in London. They don't mind giving asylum to jerkwards.
Comment by 
TriSec on 06/24/2013 13:20:42
TriSec on 06/24/2013 13:20:42
Boston, MA - Locals are still reeling from the sudden arrest of the TriSec on the grounds that he "hates America". While some details remain unclear, the Office of the Trisec in Waltham, MA has released the following statement:
Stay tuned for more information as the situation develops.
The TriSec categorically denies that he hates America. As a boy on the North Shore, he lived just a few miles from the Marshmallow Fluff factory in Lynn, MA, and was raised on a steady diet of "fluffernutter" sandwiches, and has always preferred a scoop of marshmallow over whipped cream on an ice cream sundae.
Yesterday's refusal of a s'more is consistent with TriSec's longstanding dislike of the other kind of marshmallow and is a pattern he has maintained since he was a small boy. We can confirm that TriSec stated that he "never liked them, even when he was a kid," shortly before being led away in handcuffs by the Department of Homeland Security. We categorically deny the government's statement late yesterday that the Tri'secs denial "confirms what we knew all along, he's a dangerous, marshmallow-hating subversive".
Stay tuned for more information as the situation develops.
Comment by Raine on 06/24/2013 13:22:39
Read more:
Raine on 06/24/2013 13:22:39
The New York Times reported that the Chinese government had a hand in determining Snowden would be allowed to leave Hong Kong, despite Hong Kong's assurances that it acted independently. The paper also reported, citing two "Western intelligence experts who worked for major government spy agencies," that the Chinese government had obtained some contents from Snowden's computers he traveled with.
From the report:Two Western intelligence experts, who worked for major government spy agencies, said they believed that the Chinese government had managed to drain the contents of the four laptops that Mr. Snowden said he brought to Hong Kong, and that he said were with him during his stay at a Hong Kong hotel.
If that were the case, they said, China would no longer need or want to have Mr. Snowden remain in Hong Kong.
Read more:
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 13:27:00
Doesn't like s'mores? AMERICA HATER! SUBVERSIVE! COMMIE! YOU ARE LETTING THE TERRORIST WIN!
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 13:27:00
Quote by TriSec:
Boston, MA - Locals are still reeling from the sudden arrest of the TriSec on the grounds that he "hates America". While some details remain unclear, the Office of the Trisec in Waltham, MA has released the following statement:The TriSec categorically denies that he hates America. As a boy on the North Shore, he lived just a few miles from the Marshmallow Fluff factory in Lynn, MA, and was raised on a steady diet of "fluffernutter" sandwiches, and has always preferred a scoop of marshmallow over whipped cream on an ice cream sundae.
Yesterday's refusal of a s'more is consistent with TriSec's longstanding dislike of the other kind of marshmallow and is a pattern he has maintained since he was a small boy. We can confirm that TriSec stated that he "never liked them, even when he was a kid," shortly before being led away in handcuffs by the Department of Homeland Security. We categorically deny the government's statement late yesterday that the Tri'secs denial "confirms what we knew all along, he's a dangerous, marshmallow-hating subversive".
Stay tuned for more information as the situation develops.
Doesn't like s'mores? AMERICA HATER! SUBVERSIVE! COMMIE! YOU ARE LETTING THE TERRORIST WIN!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 13:32:40
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 13:32:40
Comment by TriSec on 06/24/2013 13:56:43
TriSec on 06/24/2013 13:56:43
Lemme get this straight - Snowden went from the US (where, West Coast?) to Singapore, on to Moscow, and may or may not be headed for Havana and/or Ecuador.
To turn a phrase, "Who's paying for this, Morris?"
Looks to me like he just wanted an around-the-world trip on somebody else's dime.
To turn a phrase, "Who's paying for this, Morris?"
Looks to me like he just wanted an around-the-world trip on somebody else's dime.
Comment by Raine on 06/24/2013 13:58:07
That is something I would like to know as well.
Raine on 06/24/2013 13:58:07
Quote by TriSec:
Lemme get this straight - Snowden went from the US (where, West Coast?) to Singapore, on to Moscow, and may or may not be headed for Havana and/or Ecuador.
To turn a phrase, "Who's paying for this, Morris?"
Looks to me like he just wanted an around-the-world trip on somebody else's dime.
That is something I would like to know as well.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:01:10
Hey he makes/made good coin, since he has/had a top secret clearance he has to have excellent credit, so I'm thinking, credit cards?
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:01:10
Quote by TriSec:
Lemme get this straight - Snowden went from the US (where, West Coast?) to Singapore, on to Moscow, and may or may not be headed for Havana and/or Ecuador.
To turn a phrase, "Who's paying for this, Morris?"
Looks to me like he just wanted an around-the-world trip on somebody else's dime.
Hey he makes/made good coin, since he has/had a top secret clearance he has to have excellent credit, so I'm thinking, credit cards?
Comment by Raine on 06/24/2013 14:03:23
Raine on 06/24/2013 14:03:23
One other question I have -- if the US revoked Snowden passports, then what country's passport is he flying with?
Comment by Raine on 06/24/2013 14:04:25
Do you remember that GG said he was running out of money and that was why he had to leave that hotel in Hong Kong?
Raine on 06/24/2013 14:04:25
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
Lemme get this straight - Snowden went from the US (where, West Coast?) to Singapore, on to Moscow, and may or may not be headed for Havana and/or Ecuador.
To turn a phrase, "Who's paying for this, Morris?"
Looks to me like he just wanted an around-the-world trip on somebody else's dime.
Hey he makes/made good coin, since he has/had a top secret clearance he has to have excellent credit, so I'm thinking, credit cards?
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:06:13
I didn't know that. I really don't pay attention to Glen Greenwald.
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:06:13
Quote by Raine:Do you remember that GG said he was running out of money and that was why he had to leave that hotel in Hong Kong?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
Lemme get this straight - Snowden went from the US (where, West Coast?) to Singapore, on to Moscow, and may or may not be headed for Havana and/or Ecuador.
To turn a phrase, "Who's paying for this, Morris?"
Looks to me like he just wanted an around-the-world trip on somebody else's dime.
Hey he makes/made good coin, since he has/had a top secret clearance he has to have excellent credit, so I'm thinking, credit cards?
I didn't know that. I really don't pay attention to Glen Greenwald.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:06:49
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:06:49
Well then, maybe he used his amazing hacking skills to get a free flight?
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:07:33
I was wondering this myself. We might need to do a little research on that very topic.
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:07:33
Quote by Raine:
One other question I have -- if the US revoked Snowden passports, then what country's passport is he flying with?
I was wondering this myself. We might need to do a little research on that very topic.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:10:17
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:10:17
Ugh, just put my hand in the bag o' carrot sticks on desk. Carrot slime! Gross!
Comment by Raine on 06/24/2013 14:22:52
Raine on 06/24/2013 14:22:52
Comment by Raine on 06/24/2013 14:25:01
Raine on 06/24/2013 14:25:01
@splcenter
BREAKING: #SCOTUS sends affirmative action case back to 5th Circuit. Ginsburg dissenting, Kagan recused.
Comment by Raine on 06/24/2013 14:25:47
Raine on 06/24/2013 14:25:47
â€@ClinicEscort
CNN on SCOTUS agreeing to hear McCullen v. Coakley, on abortion clinic buffer zones. Arguments, ruling next year.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/24/politics/scotus-abortion-debate/ …
Comment by Raine on 06/24/2013 14:27:16
Raine on 06/24/2013 14:27:16
Quote by Raine:@splcenter
BREAKING: #SCOTUS sends affirmative action case back to 5th Circuit. Ginsburg dissenting, Kagan recused.
@SCOTUSblog #SCOTUS limits affirmative action in higher education but does not strike down TX program. Case returned to lower court. 8-1.
Comment by Raine on 06/24/2013 14:28:20
Raine on 06/24/2013 14:28:20
â€@SCOTUSblog 1m
No voting rights or same-sex marriage today. Waiting on word on next day.
Comment by TriSec on 06/24/2013 14:44:08
TriSec on 06/24/2013 14:44:08
I'm listening to a podcast from the BBC called "witness". It's a daily historical snippet of about 8 minutes' duration.
Today's subject is the invention of ultrasound for medical purposes. It was originally developed for industry, and was first called an "Industrial Flaw Detector", for finding cracks in welded material.
So, I'm sorry ladies. The GOP still views you as assembly lines for the manufacture of future soldiers, or something.
At the very least, they should dust off the "Mother's Medal" from the Reich if this is the way we're headed.
(Sorry for the Godwin.)
Today's subject is the invention of ultrasound for medical purposes. It was originally developed for industry, and was first called an "Industrial Flaw Detector", for finding cracks in welded material.
So, I'm sorry ladies. The GOP still views you as assembly lines for the manufacture of future soldiers, or something.
At the very least, they should dust off the "Mother's Medal" from the Reich if this is the way we're headed.
(Sorry for the Godwin.)
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:48:11
If Kagan recused, how can it be 8-1?
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:48:11
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:@splcenter
BREAKING: #SCOTUS sends affirmative action case back to 5th Circuit. Ginsburg dissenting, Kagan recused.@SCOTUSblog #SCOTUS limits affirmative action in higher education but does not strike down TX program. Case returned to lower court. 8-1.
If Kagan recused, how can it be 8-1?
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:49:54
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 14:49:54
What the shite?? Google just told me to eff off!
We're sorry...
... but your computer or network may be sending automated queries. To protect our users, we can't process your request right now.
See Google Help for more information.
Comment by TriSec on 06/24/2013 14:56:39
TriSec on 06/24/2013 14:56:39
In neuropathy news, remember I told everyone that it still feels like my socks are all bunched up under my toes when the CIPN is really acting up?
Well, I am amazed to discover an actual bunched up sock under my toes just now.
I believe this is an improvement. (And I spent much of yesterday afternoon barefoot, as I am wont to do during the summertime, with no ill effects.)
Well, I am amazed to discover an actual bunched up sock under my toes just now.
I believe this is an improvement. (And I spent much of yesterday afternoon barefoot, as I am wont to do during the summertime, with no ill effects.)
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 15:01:08
That is good news indeed. Not wearing shoes? Tsk!
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 15:01:08
Quote by TriSec:
In neuropathy news, remember I told everyone that it still feels like my socks are all bunched up under my toes when the CIPN is really acting up?
Well, I am amazed to discover an actual bunched up sock under my toes just now.
I believe this is an improvement. (And I spent much of yesterday afternoon barefoot, as I am wont to do during the summertime, with no ill effects.)
That is good news indeed. Not wearing shoes? Tsk!
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 06/24/2013 15:22:40
Will in Chicago on 06/24/2013 15:22:40
Good morning, bloggers!! I hope that everyone is doing well.
I wonder at how some stories will develop. I am concerned that Nelson Mandela's days are near their end. If so, he lead a remarkable life helping to teach a nation and a world that former enemies can come together and that truth and reconciliation are possible.
On a more personal note, I am job hunting today before babysitting for a friend this afternoon. Fortunately, the kids are pretty well behaved.
No word on any jobs yet. Although I had a weird coincidence on Friday. I applied for a job last week in Massachusetts. On Friday, I was waiting for a friend to finish doing something at Temple, so I picked up a brochure. There were quotes from people from various places. The last quote was from someone in the town I applied to earlier in the week. Weird.
I wonder at how some stories will develop. I am concerned that Nelson Mandela's days are near their end. If so, he lead a remarkable life helping to teach a nation and a world that former enemies can come together and that truth and reconciliation are possible.
On a more personal note, I am job hunting today before babysitting for a friend this afternoon. Fortunately, the kids are pretty well behaved.
No word on any jobs yet. Although I had a weird coincidence on Friday. I applied for a job last week in Massachusetts. On Friday, I was waiting for a friend to finish doing something at Temple, so I picked up a brochure. There were quotes from people from various places. The last quote was from someone in the town I applied to earlier in the week. Weird.
Comment by TriSec on 06/24/2013 16:24:38
TriSec on 06/24/2013 16:24:38
Well, I am gratified that he didn't die on national TV.
I believe I would have done the same.
Wallenda didn't wear a harness and stepped slowly and steady throughout, murmuring prayers to Jesus almost constantly along the way.
I believe I would have done the same.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 16:25:31
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 16:25:31
Comment by 
livingonli on 06/24/2013 16:34:31
livingonli on 06/24/2013 16:34:31
Good day, folks. Allergies still killing me and since it's almost 90 degrees already, I don't even feel like getting out of bed and there is no A-C in my room.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/24/2013 16:43:08
I hope that things get better.
Will in Chicago on 06/24/2013 16:43:08
Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks. Allergies still killing me and since it's almost 90 degrees already, I don't even feel like getting out of bed and there is no A-C in my room.
I hope that things get better.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 06/24/2013 16:43:31
Scoopster on 06/24/2013 16:43:31
Mornin' all & Happy Mondee! 
Well, the good news is I don't have a blood clot, and I've also lost 10 lbs since Easter (down to ~350 again). It's a pinched nerve caused & aggravated by my weight. It'll disappear as I lose more weight (and hopefully keep it off). In the meantime I have a script for some painkillers to help cut the pain I have when laying down, sleeping & waking up.
Well, the good news is I don't have a blood clot, and I've also lost 10 lbs since Easter (down to ~350 again). It's a pinched nerve caused & aggravated by my weight. It'll disappear as I lose more weight (and hopefully keep it off). In the meantime I have a script for some painkillers to help cut the pain I have when laying down, sleeping & waking up.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/24/2013 16:53:47
Scoopster on 06/24/2013 16:53:47
Hrm.. after reading up on the stuff she prescribed (gabapentin) I'm not too thrilled about taking it.
I may have to resort to my old green friend instead.
I may have to resort to my old green friend instead.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 17:06:09
Keep up the weight loss thing Scoop.
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 17:06:09
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all & Happy Mondee!
Well, the good news is I don't have a blood clot, and I've also lost 10 lbs since Easter (down to ~350 again). It's a pinched nerve caused & aggravated by my weight. It'll disappear as I lose more weight (and hopefully keep it off). In the meantime I have a script for some painkillers to help cut the pain I have when laying down, sleeping & waking up.
Keep up the weight loss thing Scoop.
Comment by TriSec on 06/24/2013 17:16:13
I still have about 8 Oxys left over from last year; they should still be efficacious. We could engineer a trade if you'd like.
TriSec on 06/24/2013 17:16:13
Quote by Scoopster:
Hrm.. after reading up on the stuff she prescribed (gabapentin) I'm not too thrilled about taking it.
I may have to resort to my old green friend instead.
I still have about 8 Oxys left over from last year; they should still be efficacious. We could engineer a trade if you'd like.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 17:17:10
Scoop, my little old lady mom takes that. She has not had any side effects.
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 17:17:10
Quote by Scoopster:
Hrm.. after reading up on the stuff she prescribed (gabapentin) I'm not too thrilled about taking it.
I may have to resort to my old green friend instead.
Scoop, my little old lady mom takes that. She has not had any side effects.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/24/2013 17:21:38
Do keep working on it. It is important.
Will in Chicago on 06/24/2013 17:21:38
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all & Happy Mondee!
Well, the good news is I don't have a blood clot, and I've also lost 10 lbs since Easter (down to ~350 again). It's a pinched nerve caused & aggravated by my weight. It'll disappear as I lose more weight (and hopefully keep it off). In the meantime I have a script for some painkillers to help cut the pain I have when laying down, sleeping & waking up.
Keep up the weight loss thing Scoop.
Do keep working on it. It is important.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/24/2013 17:28:03
Oooooooh no. I appreciate the offer, but I've personally had bad experiences with even small doses of Vicodin so I get the feeling opiates and I don't agree.
...and there's also the thing with having a girlfriend that's in opiate recovery after getting addicted to oxys. That experience was enough to scare me away from 'em unless it's absolutely necessary.
Scoopster on 06/24/2013 17:28:03
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Scoopster:
Hrm.. after reading up on the stuff she prescribed (gabapentin) I'm not too thrilled about taking it.
I may have to resort to my old green friend instead.
I still have about 8 Oxys left over from last year; they should still be efficacious. We could engineer a trade if you'd like.
Oooooooh no. I appreciate the offer, but I've personally had bad experiences with even small doses of Vicodin so I get the feeling opiates and I don't agree.
...and there's also the thing with having a girlfriend that's in opiate recovery after getting addicted to oxys. That experience was enough to scare me away from 'em unless it's absolutely necessary.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/24/2013 17:34:06
Hmm.. okay maybe I'll give 'em a try. I've always been skeptical about pills for some reason..
Scoopster on 06/24/2013 17:34:06
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Hrm.. after reading up on the stuff she prescribed (gabapentin) I'm not too thrilled about taking it.
I may have to resort to my old green friend instead.
Scoop, my little old lady mom takes that. She has not had any side effects.
Hmm.. okay maybe I'll give 'em a try. I've always been skeptical about pills for some reason..
Comment by TriSec on 06/24/2013 17:48:45
Urgh. I"m with you on that. I had some peculiar side effects while I was on the stuff. While I had no propensity to do so, I could easily see how people get addicted to that stuff. And I have a lifelong friend that's been battling that demon with mixed success for over a decade now.
TriSec on 06/24/2013 17:48:45
Quote by Scoopster:
Oooooooh no. I appreciate the offer, but I've personally had bad experiences with even small doses of Vicodin so I get the feeling opiates and I don't agree.
...and there's also the thing with having a girlfriend that's in opiate recovery after getting addicted to oxys. That experience was enough to scare me away from 'em unless it's absolutely necessary.
Urgh. I"m with you on that. I had some peculiar side effects while I was on the stuff. While I had no propensity to do so, I could easily see how people get addicted to that stuff. And I have a lifelong friend that's been battling that demon with mixed success for over a decade now.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/24/2013 17:50:52
Scoopster on 06/24/2013 17:50:52
Come to think of it.. have I ever told you guys about the time I went to a rave up in VT and got 'bad rolls'?
Comment by livingonli on 06/24/2013 18:23:33
livingonli on 06/24/2013 18:23:33
I think it's time to take a nap.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 18:26:16
Missus Mondo was given a wide range of pain killers at various points in her ordeal. She tolerated almost all of them except good old fashion morphine. That was a bit scary. Sweats, hallucinations were the two big things. She was off that right quick.
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 18:26:16
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Scoopster:
Oooooooh no. I appreciate the offer, but I've personally had bad experiences with even small doses of Vicodin so I get the feeling opiates and I don't agree.
...and there's also the thing with having a girlfriend that's in opiate recovery after getting addicted to oxys. That experience was enough to scare me away from 'em unless it's absolutely necessary.
Urgh. I"m with you on that. I had some peculiar side effects while I was on the stuff. While I had no propensity to do so, I could easily see how people get addicted to that stuff. And I have a lifelong friend that's been battling that demon with mixed success for over a decade now.
Missus Mondo was given a wide range of pain killers at various points in her ordeal. She tolerated almost all of them except good old fashion morphine. That was a bit scary. Sweats, hallucinations were the two big things. She was off that right quick.
Comment by TriSec on 06/24/2013 19:42:52
TriSec on 06/24/2013 19:42:52
KBED:
Current Temp 33°C (91°F)
Dewpoint 21°C (70°F)
Heat Index 36°C (96°F)
Humidity 49%
Current Temp 33°C (91°F)
Dewpoint 21°C (70°F)
Heat Index 36°C (96°F)
Humidity 49%
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 19:52:01
NAS Jax:
Temp: 82
Humidity77%
Wind SpeedSW 14 mph
Barometer30.17 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint74°F (23°C)
Visibility10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Do we win on on points?
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 19:52:01
Quote by TriSec:
KBED:
Current Temp 33°C (91°F)
Dewpoint 21°C (70°F)
Heat Index 36°C (96°F)
Humidity 49%
NAS Jax:
Temp: 82
Humidity77%
Wind SpeedSW 14 mph
Barometer30.17 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint74°F (23°C)
Visibility10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Do we win on on points?
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 19:53:06
Mondobubba on 06/24/2013 19:53:06
This just in! SSG's eldest was not, repeat was not responsible for Rusty the Red Panda's escape from the National Zoo. That is all.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/24/2013 21:49:09
<+betabot> 02907 (Providence, RI) : Scattered, 91.4℉ (33℃), 29.90in (1009mb), Gentle breeze 9kt (↑) - KPVD 20:51Z
It's way too hot to stay in this apartment tonight. I'm goin' out to watch the hockey game.
Scoopster on 06/24/2013 21:49:09
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
KBED:
Current Temp 33°C (91°F)
Dewpoint 21°C (70°F)
Heat Index 36°C (96°F)
Humidity 49%
NAS Jax:
Temp: 82
Humidity77%
Wind SpeedSW 14 mph
Barometer30.17 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint74°F (23°C)
Visibility10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Do we win on on points?
<+betabot> 02907 (Providence, RI) : Scattered, 91.4℉ (33℃), 29.90in (1009mb), Gentle breeze 9kt (↑) - KPVD 20:51Z
It's way too hot to stay in this apartment tonight. I'm goin' out to watch the hockey game.
Comment by TriSec on 06/25/2013 00:43:18
TriSec on 06/25/2013 00:43:18
Q: How do you tell when the red sox are done?
A: When you stick a fork in them, and it comes out clean.
Or is that cake, I forget?
A: When you stick a fork in them, and it comes out clean.
Or is that cake, I forget?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 06/25/2013 01:49:34
Why am I glad at times that my Dad was utterly indifferent to baseball? As a Chicago native, I guess I should be glad as our White Sox and the Chicago Cubs cause a lot of heartbreak and aggravation.
Will in Chicago on 06/25/2013 01:49:34
Quote by TriSec:
Q: How do you tell when the red sox are done?
A: When you stick a fork in them, and it comes out clean.
Or is that cake, I forget?
Why am I glad at times that my Dad was utterly indifferent to baseball? As a Chicago native, I guess I should be glad as our White Sox and the Chicago Cubs cause a lot of heartbreak and aggravation.