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Shutting it down
Author: TriSec
Date: 10/12/2013 11:32:42
Hi everyone. I know Columbus Day is increasingly divisive these days, but I'm still partially Italian...so we've still got some stuff going on. It's also closing weekend on the pond for our kayak season, so I'm off to the water in a bit. At least the weather will be good!
But before I head out...I’m sorry to have to drag you into this today. For weeks now, Bob, Raine, and I have been arguing behind the scenes about the future of this blog. You're well aware that this place is overrun by liberals, and the writings and policy choices made and supported by *the majority* have ruled the day since the very first blog posted.
I recently decided that I want to go in another direction. Four Freedoms is great, but I think it should be transformed into a misogynist, dystopian paradise. Of course, I'd reserve all the profits to me, but Bob and Raine would be entitled to 1 or 2 %. (I'd get the other 99-percent, see what I just did there?)
But this has been bogged down in policy. I just don't like what they're doing, and I have actually been opposed to the entire concept of Four Freedoms since the very beginning. (The fact that *I* wrote the mission statement has nothing to do with it - because Bob and Raine wholeheartedly support it, I must now oppose it.)
So, I think there is really only one course of action. Starting today, I'm closing down the blog. That's it. Nobody can post here anymore. It's all about me until I get my way.
OK, actually none of that happened. Hell, we haven't even been in our secret moderator lounge in months - I don't think I've ever been more "on the same page" with anyone than the three of us remain. It sure is nice that the rest of you out there don't have to worry about day-to-day operations of the blog. You all know that you can click your bookmark, and no matter what day of the week it is, there will be something there waiting for you.
I don't actually think there is any way to tie together what's happening in DC to an internet example, except maybe this: I didn't get my way at the blog, so I rented a truck from the Koch brothers (no relation) and drove it into the telephone pole outside Bob & Raine's house and knocked out their internet. Then I parked across the road and prevented the service guys from fixing it until they caved in to my demands. Of course, Bob did an end run around me and used his laptop to tap into a neighbor's Wi-Fi so the blog could stay open.
But seriously folks, is this any way to run a country?
But before I head out...I’m sorry to have to drag you into this today. For weeks now, Bob, Raine, and I have been arguing behind the scenes about the future of this blog. You're well aware that this place is overrun by liberals, and the writings and policy choices made and supported by *the majority* have ruled the day since the very first blog posted.
I recently decided that I want to go in another direction. Four Freedoms is great, but I think it should be transformed into a misogynist, dystopian paradise. Of course, I'd reserve all the profits to me, but Bob and Raine would be entitled to 1 or 2 %. (I'd get the other 99-percent, see what I just did there?)
But this has been bogged down in policy. I just don't like what they're doing, and I have actually been opposed to the entire concept of Four Freedoms since the very beginning. (The fact that *I* wrote the mission statement has nothing to do with it - because Bob and Raine wholeheartedly support it, I must now oppose it.)
So, I think there is really only one course of action. Starting today, I'm closing down the blog. That's it. Nobody can post here anymore. It's all about me until I get my way.
OK, actually none of that happened. Hell, we haven't even been in our secret moderator lounge in months - I don't think I've ever been more "on the same page" with anyone than the three of us remain. It sure is nice that the rest of you out there don't have to worry about day-to-day operations of the blog. You all know that you can click your bookmark, and no matter what day of the week it is, there will be something there waiting for you.
I don't actually think there is any way to tie together what's happening in DC to an internet example, except maybe this: I didn't get my way at the blog, so I rented a truck from the Koch brothers (no relation) and drove it into the telephone pole outside Bob & Raine's house and knocked out their internet. Then I parked across the road and prevented the service guys from fixing it until they caved in to my demands. Of course, Bob did an end run around me and used his laptop to tap into a neighbor's Wi-Fi so the blog could stay open.
But seriously folks, is this any way to run a country?
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Comment by 
Raine on 10/12/2013 13:43:56
Raine on 10/12/2013 13:43:56
Sorry, Tri -- not negotiating. We won't negotiate with a router to our head. Nor will we negotiate with the threat of a DoS attack.
We're not even going to touch the subsidies.
We're not even going to touch the subsidies.
Comment by Raine on 10/12/2013 13:51:25
Raine on 10/12/2013 13:51:25
As of Noon today, All 4F members are ordered to be furloughed.
Comment by 
BobR on 10/12/2013 13:53:03
BobR on 10/12/2013 13:53:03
If only it were that easy to get rid of the cry-babies in the House. Down the garbage chute with them, I say!
Comment by BobR on 10/12/2013 13:53:30
Does that mean I won't be getting paid to do this?
BobR on 10/12/2013 13:53:30
Quote by Raine:
As of Noon today, All 4F members are ordered to be furloughed.
Does that mean I won't be getting paid to do this?
Comment by Raine on 10/12/2013 13:55:28
You're essential, so, yes. Wait. wut?
Raine on 10/12/2013 13:55:28
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
As of Noon today, All 4F members are ordered to be furloughed.
Does that mean I won't be getting paid to do this?
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 10/12/2013 16:04:15
trojanrabbit on 10/12/2013 16:04:15
Morning all.
It's done.
Lucky passed peacefully over the Rainbow Bridge this morning to join Buddy. He had lost even more weight since his last vet visit and he let us know it was time.
Lucky in better times.
Rest in peace, my friend.
It's done.
Lucky passed peacefully over the Rainbow Bridge this morning to join Buddy. He had lost even more weight since his last vet visit and he let us know it was time.
Lucky in better times.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Comment by BobR on 10/12/2013 16:11:42
BobR on 10/12/2013 16:11:42
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Morning all.
It's done.
Lucky passed peacefully over the Rainbow Bridge this morning to join Buddy. He had lost even more weight since his last vet visit and he let us know it was time.
Lucky in better times.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 10/12/2013 18:13:44
Trojanrabbit, I am sorry to hear this Lucky was loved and loved you and your wife in return. May his memory be for a blessing.
Having gone through bringing my dog Holly to the vet for the last time two years ago, I will let you know that the good memories will ultimately prove stronger than your sorrow.
Will in Chicago on 10/12/2013 18:13:44
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Morning all.
It's done.
Lucky passed peacefully over the Rainbow Bridge this morning to join Buddy. He had lost even more weight since his last vet visit and he let us know it was time.
Lucky in better times.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Trojanrabbit, I am sorry to hear this Lucky was loved and loved you and your wife in return. May his memory be for a blessing.
Having gone through bringing my dog Holly to the vet for the last time two years ago, I will let you know that the good memories will ultimately prove stronger than your sorrow.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/12/2013 18:28:48
trojanrabbit on 10/12/2013 18:28:48
Many times I would wake up in the middle of the night to this....
Then I would pet him, he would be so happy he'd start to drool, he'd go back to the foot of the bed, then he'd come right back and we'd repeat the ritual. This repeated at least a half dozen times.
Will, I've known the pain before, and even more so because I couldn't be with my first cat when he had to be put down. He was coming out of surgery that I at first thought had gone well so I went to work. I got a frantic call from my wife saying that he wasn't waking up right and he was gasping for air. I had to tell her to have them put him to sleep right there. At least one of us was with him, but I always kick myself for not being there.
Then I would pet him, he would be so happy he'd start to drool, he'd go back to the foot of the bed, then he'd come right back and we'd repeat the ritual. This repeated at least a half dozen times.
Will, I've known the pain before, and even more so because I couldn't be with my first cat when he had to be put down. He was coming out of surgery that I at first thought had gone well so I went to work. I got a frantic call from my wife saying that he wasn't waking up right and he was gasping for air. I had to tell her to have them put him to sleep right there. At least one of us was with him, but I always kick myself for not being there.
Comment by Raine on 10/12/2013 23:20:00
Raine on 10/12/2013 23:20:00
Rabbit and Anne,
I am so sorry. *sigh*
I am so sorry. *sigh*
Comment by Raine on 10/12/2013 23:36:28
Don't do that. Please. Whatever you feel bad about, you did good for Lucky, Rabbit.
absolved.
Raine on 10/12/2013 23:36:28
Will, I've known the pain before, and even more so because I couldn't be with my first cat when he had to be put down. He was coming out of surgery that I at first thought had gone well so I went to work. I got a frantic call from my wife saying that he wasn't waking up right and he was gasping for air. I had to tell her to have them put him to sleep right there. At least one of us was with him, but I always kick myself for not being there.
Don't do that. Please. Whatever you feel bad about, you did good for Lucky, Rabbit.
absolved.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 10/13/2013 00:51:04
I agree. You did all that you could for Lucky and what you thought you could do for Lucky's predecessor.
Be comforted and know that Lucky and all your pets have been and are loved.
Will in Chicago on 10/13/2013 00:51:04
Quote by Raine:Will, I've known the pain before, and even more so because I couldn't be with my first cat when he had to be put down. He was coming out of surgery that I at first thought had gone well so I went to work. I got a frantic call from my wife saying that he wasn't waking up right and he was gasping for air. I had to tell her to have them put him to sleep right there. At least one of us was with him, but I always kick myself for not being there.
Don't do that. Please. Whatever you feel bad about, you did good for Lucky, Rabbit.
absolved.
I agree. You did all that you could for Lucky and what you thought you could do for Lucky's predecessor.
Be comforted and know that Lucky and all your pets have been and are loved.
Comment by 
clintster on 10/13/2013 01:19:57
Rabbit, please know that my heart is with you and your family right now. I lost my Possum last year, and it still hurts to think of her being gone. Be well, my friend.
clintster on 10/13/2013 01:19:57
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Morning all.
It's done.
Lucky passed peacefully over the Rainbow Bridge this morning to join Buddy. He had lost even more weight since his last vet visit and he let us know it was time.
Lucky in better times.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Rabbit, please know that my heart is with you and your family right now. I lost my Possum last year, and it still hurts to think of her being gone. Be well, my friend.