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The Passing of the Torch
Author: BobR
Date: 05/21/2008 12:34:01
race [reys]
–noun
1. a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
2. any contest or competition, esp. to achieve superiority: the arms race; the presidential race.
3. a group of persons related by common descent or heredity.
There were two big news stories yesterday: Ted Kennedy was diagnosed with an inoperable malignant brain tumor, and Barack Obama clinched a majority of pledged delegates. These two huge threads in our national fabric are intertwined by more than their chronological proximity. They are connected in spirit by the progression of the hope of a better America.
Within the Olympic games, there are team sports and individual sports. When it comes to team sports, the baton race is perhaps the most historically authentic. The team engages in a footrace, passing the baton, each racer building on the gains achieved by the previous team member. The Olympic torch relay is based on this race. Thus, the phrase "passing the torch" is generally considered to be referring to passing the mantle of leadership to the next person to take over, but at a lower level there is also the theme that one's position is improved by the efforts of the predecessor.
Ted Kennedy's long career in politics began before he became a senator. He worked on both of his brothers' campaigns, helping to usher in a new paradigm on civil rights. To bookend his career, he fought to get a bill passed that ensured employers discovered to have been discriminatory in pay practices were punished appropriately. In between, his battles for liberal causes helped create an America that cared about and cared for ALL of its citizens.
This past January, Ted Kennedy endorsed Barack Obama for president. Four months later, he's been diagnosed with brain cancer. Last night, after it was clear that Obama had gained a lead in pledged delegates that is more than the remaining delegates to be awarded in the race (indicating Clinton cannot surpass him in that regard, even if she wins 100% of the delegates in the remaining races), Obama said in his speech that he "stands on the shoulders of Ted Kennedy".
In the past forty years since Ted Kennedy entered politics, race relations in this country have gone from caustic to contentious to constrained. I remember an episode of Seinfeld, where they were discussing the black and white cookie (image here for the uninitiated). They described it as a metaphor for race relations in the city, indicating that the black and white work together for the betterment of the whole. So too may one consider Barack Obama, whom many consider as "black" while in reality he is half black and half white. Like the cookie, he is the embodiment of what race relations could be in America.
So while this race towards the presidency is nearing an end, the race towards an America where race is not even an afterthought continues. With his endorsement, Ted Kennedy has passed the torch to Barack Obama. With his gaining a majority of the delegates, Obama has shown that his feet are swift.
See you all at the finish line.
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Comment by 
velveeta jones on 05/21/2008 12:39:19
velveeta jones on 05/21/2008 12:39:19
Morning all!
Hey! Am I first?
I won't be 'round much. Gotta go get a new pair of shoes before I go to work. BLAH. My shoes have done worn out! Then, off to a meeting, then work. Yuck = Work.
Hey! Am I first?
I won't be 'round much. Gotta go get a new pair of shoes before I go to work. BLAH. My shoes have done worn out! Then, off to a meeting, then work. Yuck = Work.
Comment by 
BobR on 05/21/2008 12:42:01
BobR on 05/21/2008 12:42:01
I need to head off to the Dr. for a physical. It's been several years, and at my age, I should be going every year...
See y'all later...
See y'all later...
Comment by velveeta jones on 05/21/2008 12:42:31
velveeta jones on 05/21/2008 12:42:31
Oh, totally forgot: Great post BobR! I feel very sad today about the news of Ted, but happy that Obama is the OFFICIAL* Nominee!!
I hope that Ted has a good and happy life for as long as he has left. He's had such a great career.
I hope that Ted has a good and happy life for as long as he has left. He's had such a great career.
Comment by 
Random on 05/21/2008 12:43:01
Random on 05/21/2008 12:43:01
...Random is still sleepy.
Comment by velveeta jones on 05/21/2008 12:44:38
velveeta jones on 05/21/2008 12:44:38
Hey! How come the Bobber don't have no facebook page? Hmmmm? Are you some kinda commie ar what? hmmm?
:D
:D
Comment by 
m-hadley on 05/21/2008 12:48:28
m-hadley on 05/21/2008 12:48:28
Mornin' BobR & Velveeta (& other 4Fers),
Thoughtful post BobR, thanks for your good words this morning. I woke up in a hospital bed this morning with wires and crap hanging all over me. I do have sleep apnea (11 times in one hour I stopped breathing for ten seconds or more
). I go back to get fitted for a sleep mask which should help with the nighttime waking, which in turn should help with my overall sleep, which should help with my overall energy level, which should help me work out more, lose weight, and maybe get to the point when I don't need the mask anymore. I don't mean to bore you with all the details of my sorry medical situation - but you do feel like family to me, so sorry if I am sharing too much information, but I really value youse guys :D
Have a great day everybody, and buy some good shoes VJ - wasn't it Bella Abzug who once said that nothing beats a good pair of shoes :)
Cheers,
mfaye
Thoughtful post BobR, thanks for your good words this morning. I woke up in a hospital bed this morning with wires and crap hanging all over me. I do have sleep apnea (11 times in one hour I stopped breathing for ten seconds or more
). I go back to get fitted for a sleep mask which should help with the nighttime waking, which in turn should help with my overall sleep, which should help with my overall energy level, which should help me work out more, lose weight, and maybe get to the point when I don't need the mask anymore. I don't mean to bore you with all the details of my sorry medical situation - but you do feel like family to me, so sorry if I am sharing too much information, but I really value youse guys :DHave a great day everybody, and buy some good shoes VJ - wasn't it Bella Abzug who once said that nothing beats a good pair of shoes :)
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by 
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 12:57:04
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 12:57:04
Excellent blog BobR. Concise, to the point but not chopped short.
After the all-too-brief struggle by the mayor of Pittsburgh two years ago with brain cancer, I have problems hoping for the best for the esteemed Senator. But I truly hope he lives long enough to see President Obama sworn in come January.
After the all-too-brief struggle by the mayor of Pittsburgh two years ago with brain cancer, I have problems hoping for the best for the esteemed Senator. But I truly hope he lives long enough to see President Obama sworn in come January.
Comment by 
Raine on 05/21/2008 13:01:20
he got one yesterday ! Excellent post Bobber.
Faye, I am glad they were able to start you on a path to sleeping again. WE need you healthy cause you mean a lot to us too!
Raine on 05/21/2008 13:01:20
Quote by velveeta jones:
Hey! How come the Bobber don't have no facebook page? Hmmmm? Are you some kinda commie ar what? hmmm?
:D
Faye, I am glad they were able to start you on a path to sleeping again. WE need you healthy cause you mean a lot to us too!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 05/21/2008 13:10:00
Scoopster on 05/21/2008 13:10:00
Morning all! 
Fantastic opening today Bob, very poignant.
Fantastic opening today Bob, very poignant.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 13:13:57
Raine on 05/21/2008 13:13:57
Dunno if anyone saw this tidbit I posted last nite.
McCain loses 6 staffers in a week, This one is kinda interesting tho.
McCain loses 6 staffers in a week, This one is kinda interesting tho.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 13:14:30
Raine on 05/21/2008 13:14:30
The Hillary Clinton GPS... I love it.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 13:15:06
whoopsie - I got there and the receptionist said "no, your appt is on Friday"... :redface:
BobR on 05/21/2008 13:15:06
Quote by BobR:
I need to head off to the Dr. for a physical. It's been several years, and at my age, I should be going every year...
See y'all later...
whoopsie - I got there and the receptionist said "no, your appt is on Friday"... :redface:
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 13:16:16
BobR on 05/21/2008 13:16:16
... oh, and thanks for the kind words, re: the bloggie...
Comment by velveeta jones on 05/21/2008 13:21:13
velveeta jones on 05/21/2008 13:21:13
Holy Crap Faye! Okay.......... we need to whip you into shape. Where's my whip?...........
I had some sort of similar thing - I would get in some position while asleep and then half-way wake up, but not be able to breathe. Nor could I move or talk! Very frightening!! It would scare the HELL out of me and used to happen about 3 or 4 times a week.
Oddly enough.......... when I got sober, it stopped. Now I get it maybe twice a year.
I don't know if that's what you have, but if it is, then I pray you get it fixed. I would be scared to sleep. Now that I don't "pass out" to sleep, I actually "go to bed" I don't have that anymore (knock on wood).
Please get better.
I had some sort of similar thing - I would get in some position while asleep and then half-way wake up, but not be able to breathe. Nor could I move or talk! Very frightening!! It would scare the HELL out of me and used to happen about 3 or 4 times a week.
Oddly enough.......... when I got sober, it stopped. Now I get it maybe twice a year.
I don't know if that's what you have, but if it is, then I pray you get it fixed. I would be scared to sleep. Now that I don't "pass out" to sleep, I actually "go to bed" I don't have that anymore (knock on wood).
Please get better.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 13:21:21
I hope you get yourself taken care of. Interesting that I saw this story about sleep loss this morning...
BobR on 05/21/2008 13:21:21
Quote by m-hadley:
Mornin' BobR & Velveeta (& other 4Fers),
Thoughtful post BobR, thanks for your good words this morning. I woke up in a hospital bed this morning with wires and crap hanging all over me. I do have sleep apnea (11 times in one hour I stopped breathing for ten seconds or more
Have a great day everybody, and buy some good shoes VJ - wasn't it Bella Abzug who once said that nothing beats a good pair of shoes :)
Cheers,
mfaye
I hope you get yourself taken care of. Interesting that I saw this story about sleep loss this morning...
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 13:25:44
Raine on 05/21/2008 13:25:44
I heard that they are releasing Ted Kennedy from the hospital this morning.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 13:39:56
Raine on 05/21/2008 13:39:56
:yadda: if Hillary were a man?!?!?! I really despise that line of thinking.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 13:41:58
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 13:41:58
Good morning, bloggers!!
I have a rare morning at home, so I thought I would swing by and wish everyone a good day.
Ted Kennedy has many challenges ahead of him, but he should be proud of his accomplishments. Many people live or have better lives because of his support for such things as health care and student loans.
The Daily Headlines are up at UNN for those who want to check them out.
Is it me, or is the FOX NEWS crowd getting more desperate by the hour. They do not know how to say something about Barack Obama and make it stick. So, I wonder when one of them will "accidentally" slip and let out a racial epithet.
I have a rare morning at home, so I thought I would swing by and wish everyone a good day.
Ted Kennedy has many challenges ahead of him, but he should be proud of his accomplishments. Many people live or have better lives because of his support for such things as health care and student loans.
The Daily Headlines are up at UNN for those who want to check them out.
Is it me, or is the FOX NEWS crowd getting more desperate by the hour. They do not know how to say something about Barack Obama and make it stick. So, I wonder when one of them will "accidentally" slip and let out a racial epithet.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 13:44:39
If Barack was white....
It we were following the Republican primary rules...
THAT'S NOT THE REALITY, THOUGH
BobR on 05/21/2008 13:44:39
Quote by Raine:
:yadda: if Hillary were a man?!?!?! I really despise that line of thinking.
If Barack was white....
It we were following the Republican primary rules...
THAT'S NOT THE REALITY, THOUGH
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 13:49:11
Raine on 05/21/2008 13:49:11
Caller is full of Bullshit. That little peice of news came from NEWSBUSTERS.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 13:51:41
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 13:51:41
Morning :hug:
Comment by shelaghc on 05/21/2008 13:56:33
*g*
Make sure they check your memory too?
;)
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 13:56:33
Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
I need to head off to the Dr. for a physical. It's been several years, and at my age, I should be going every year...
See y'all later...
whoopsie - I got there and the receptionist said "no, your appt is on Friday"... :redface:
*g*
Make sure they check your memory too?
;)
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 13:58:16
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 13:58:16
BREAKING NEWS!!
2 arrested as explosives seized at nuclear plant
MSNBC News Services
updated 35 minutes ago
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Two people were arrested Wednesday after a worker was stopped at the entrance of a Swedish nuclear plant with a bag containing traces of an explosive which has been used in terror attacks.
Police said a welder was stopped during a random security check at the facility. Plant spokesman Roger Bergman said a second suspect was arrested because "there is some uncertainty about who owns the bag."
Sven-Erik Karlsson, spokesman for Kalmar County Police, said officers were called to the Oskarshamn nuclear plant on the country's southeast coast at 7:58 a.m. local time.
Comment by shelaghc on 05/21/2008 13:59:41
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 13:59:41
Faye, my father had that problem although not as severe as yours.
Good thoughts your way. That has to be *very* scary to live with.
Good thoughts your way. That has to be *very* scary to live with.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:01:26
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:01:26
Faye! :hug:
Comment by 
starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:02:47
Let me guess; this will be touted as the latest BushCo. victory in the GWOT!
starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:02:47
Quote by will in chicago:
BREAKING NEWS!!2 arrested as explosives seized at nuclear plant
MSNBC News Services
updated 35 minutes ago
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Two people were arrested Wednesday after a worker was stopped at the entrance of a Swedish nuclear plant with a bag containing traces of an explosive which has been used in terror attacks.
Police said a welder was stopped during a random security check at the facility. Plant spokesman Roger Bergman said a second suspect was arrested because "there is some uncertainty about who owns the bag."
Sven-Erik Karlsson, spokesman for Kalmar County Police, said officers were called to the Oskarshamn nuclear plant on the country's southeast coast at 7:58 a.m. local time.
Let me guess; this will be touted as the latest BushCo. victory in the GWOT!
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:04:15
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:04:15
This woman is just wretched.
Geraldine Ferraro spoke to Shepard Smith earlier today on Fox News and claimed that media coverage of Hillary Clinton has been unfair and sexist.
"All the surrogates that they had out there, from the black journalists — you know, have you read Bob Herbert recently in the past six months? There wasn't one column that had anything decent to say about Hillary."
Ferraro said she's been speaking about "sexist behavior" since December and plans to write an op-ed calling for an "independent group to do a study on media."
"When Tim Russert came into the campaign and he went after Hillary in the debate, he had done that also when she ran for the Senate here in New York," Ferraro said. "And we complained about it then. He kind of almost was up on the stage helping her opponent."
"He's not a candidate," she added. "He's a moderator."
After Ferraro mentioned contacting CNN about its coverage, Smith asked if she considered the network "in the tank" for Obama.
Ferraro didn't agree but gave her own critique.
"I'm saying that they're looking at this race, and they've got a goal," Ferraro said. "They have a goal. They never wanted to be accused of racism, but it's perfectly OK to be accused of sexism. That's a problem."
From Politico.
Geraldine Ferraro spoke to Shepard Smith earlier today on Fox News and claimed that media coverage of Hillary Clinton has been unfair and sexist.
"All the surrogates that they had out there, from the black journalists — you know, have you read Bob Herbert recently in the past six months? There wasn't one column that had anything decent to say about Hillary."
Ferraro said she's been speaking about "sexist behavior" since December and plans to write an op-ed calling for an "independent group to do a study on media."
"When Tim Russert came into the campaign and he went after Hillary in the debate, he had done that also when she ran for the Senate here in New York," Ferraro said. "And we complained about it then. He kind of almost was up on the stage helping her opponent."
"He's not a candidate," she added. "He's a moderator."
After Ferraro mentioned contacting CNN about its coverage, Smith asked if she considered the network "in the tank" for Obama.
Ferraro didn't agree but gave her own critique.
"I'm saying that they're looking at this race, and they've got a goal," Ferraro said. "They have a goal. They never wanted to be accused of racism, but it's perfectly OK to be accused of sexism. That's a problem."
From Politico.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:05:15
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:05:15
Michael Sewage has stupped to a new low:
Michael Savage plays Dead Kennedys song "in some respect for" Sen. Kennedy
Michael Savage plays Dead Kennedys song "in some respect for" Sen. Kennedy
Comment by m-hadley on 05/21/2008 14:05:16
Heya Raine,
To borrow a line from David Letterman "Whooaa, 31 million dollars in debt - doesn't that make Hillary's campaign the most expensive fantasy camp ever?"
Cheers,
mfaye
BTB, thanks for the good wishes everybody - you all truly make my day/week/month... :hug:
m-hadley on 05/21/2008 14:05:16
Quote by Raine:
31 million in Debt?!?! :thud:
Heya Raine,
To borrow a line from David Letterman "Whooaa, 31 million dollars in debt - doesn't that make Hillary's campaign the most expensive fantasy camp ever?"
Cheers,
mfaye
BTB, thanks for the good wishes everybody - you all truly make my day/week/month... :hug:
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:05:56
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:05:56
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:09:05
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:09:05
Messed up on the link:
AUDIO - ]Michael Savage plays Dead Kennedys song "in some respect for" Sen. Kennedy -
Sewage also goes on to attack Senator Byrd as senile.
AUDIO - ]Michael Savage plays Dead Kennedys song "in some respect for" Sen. Kennedy -
Sewage also goes on to attack Senator Byrd as senile.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 14:09:08
wow - they found a bag with *traces* of explosives "which has been used in terror attacks" (what's that?... dynamite?).
I feel safer now. :rolleyes2:
BobR on 05/21/2008 14:09:08
Quote by will in chicago:
BREAKING NEWS!!
wow - they found a bag with *traces* of explosives "which has been used in terror attacks" (what's that?... dynamite?).
I feel safer now. :rolleyes2:
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:09:57
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:09:57
Shane-o ! 
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:10:45
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:10:45
Savage is just SO hateful, it makes me really rather sick.
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:10:54
starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:10:54
I was expecting The BOY WONDER to say "it's not a tumor" quite frankly. . . would NOT put it past him.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:11:05
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:11:05
who did what with the Dead Kennedy's?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:12:16
If we have a global war on callousness, I think Michael Savage would be very worried. However, he might get to try the dinner menu at Guantanamo after some waterboarding.
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:12:16
Quote by Raine:GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT! GWOT!
If we have a global war on callousness, I think Michael Savage would be very worried. However, he might get to try the dinner menu at Guantanamo after some waterboarding.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 14:13:11
Michael Savage played a Dead Kennedy's song as a "tribute" to Ted...
BobR on 05/21/2008 14:13:11
Quote by wickedpam:
who did what with the Dead Kennedy's?
Michael Savage played a Dead Kennedy's song as a "tribute" to Ted...
Comment by shelaghc on 05/21/2008 14:13:20
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 14:13:20
A liberal friend of mine responded to my email about Ted Kennedy's tumor with that "it's not a tumor" line.
I have no *clue* what he was thinking....
Actually, he probably wasn't thinking.
I have no *clue* what he was thinking....
Actually, he probably wasn't thinking.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:14:07
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:14:07
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:14:16
The LA times is issue a correct, and SO am I...
HEr debt is only 20 million.
So she is still unchanged. She reported the campaign made 22 million dollars in Donations in april, I guess she spent all that in Kentucky.
I really want he to pay her OWN debt off.
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:14:16
Quote by Raine:
31 million in Debt?!?! :thud:
HEr debt is only 20 million.
So she is still unchanged. She reported the campaign made 22 million dollars in Donations in april, I guess she spent all that in Kentucky.
I really want he to pay her OWN debt off.
Comment by shelaghc on 05/21/2008 14:16:58
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 14:16:58
Idiot admits he's an idiot.
Mason City {Iowa} man has claimed responsibility for a poster containing racial slurs placed in the front yard of an black family earlier this month.
Justin Hanson said Tuesday that he put the cardboard sign that read “F—- you, n——-s” in the front yard of a Mason City home the night of May 10.
“Most of the problems in this country are caused by colored people,” Hanson said Tuesday, acknowledging his beliefs are racist. “It wasn’t placed there to hurt anyone. It was a scare tactic.”
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:18:24
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:18:24
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 14:20:21
BobR on 05/21/2008 14:20:21
Comment by 
livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:25:26
livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:25:26
A belated good morning. 
Healing vibes for faye. ~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~
I think I was the opposite today. Has anyone woken up and had difficulty remembering what day it was? It seems like it took a few minutes for my brain to wake up after I did.
Healing vibes for faye. ~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~I think I was the opposite today. Has anyone woken up and had difficulty remembering what day it was? It seems like it took a few minutes for my brain to wake up after I did.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:26:40
That's not even clever enough to be funny
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:26:40
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
who did what with the Dead Kennedy's?
Michael Savage played a Dead Kennedy's song as a "tribute" to Ted...
That's not even clever enough to be funny
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:27:14
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:27:14
Good news, indeed
VIDEO - Kennedy leaves hospital after tumor diagnosis
I hope that he does get to go sailing this weekend - and has a full recovery.
VIDEO - Kennedy leaves hospital after tumor diagnosis
I hope that he does get to go sailing this weekend - and has a full recovery.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:27:31
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:27:31
Hey that reminded me - anyone see House the other night with the "Vote for Change" sticker on the bathroom wall?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:34:44
If she says she's going on I think she may be hurting herself for any future appointments or even a chance and the VP seat.
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:34:44
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Wow - Even Prez thinks its time for Hills to leave the race.
So does Donna Brazille...
If she says she's going on I think she may be hurting herself for any future appointments or even a chance and the VP seat.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:36:59
I just wish someone would smack the Weiner Savage over the head with a baseball bat and see how he likes it.
livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:36:59
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
who did what with the Dead Kennedy's?
Michael Savage played a Dead Kennedy's song as a "tribute" to Ted...
That's not even clever enough to be funny
I just wish someone would smack the Weiner Savage over the head with a baseball bat and see how he likes it.
Comment by Scoopster on 05/21/2008 14:39:54
Scoopster on 05/21/2008 14:39:54
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:41:08
livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:41:08
Hillary sounds more and more delusional each day.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:42:53
OMG...
And caller the fuzzy math?
Stop reading the Talking points memo.
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:42:53
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh.. My.. God.. You have to see this to believe it.
http://get-humor.com/beaver_casemod/
OMG...
And caller the fuzzy math?
Stop reading the Talking points memo.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 14:44:50
:rofl:
That is just twisted!
BobR on 05/21/2008 14:44:50
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh.. My.. God.. You have to see this to believe it.
http://get-humor.com/beaver_casemod/
:rofl:
That is just twisted!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:44:58
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:44:58
"normal" thinking? :scratchhead:
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:44:59
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:44:59
BO needs 64 of the remaining delegates.
HRC needs over 300. That means she needs more than 100% of the remaining delegates.. somewhere close to 180%
HRC needs over 300. That means she needs more than 100% of the remaining delegates.. somewhere close to 180%
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:45:25
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:45:25
The TP Frittatoes are out in force today.
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:45:42
starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:45:42
His ears? What the hell?
What the hell?
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:45:46
livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:45:46
Anyone who realizes that voting for McCain is a continuation of Bush's policies will not vote for him. How can they believe that the Republicans have even a chance this fall unless they steal the election?
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 14:46:28
Raine on 05/21/2008 14:46:28
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:47:39
starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:47:39
OMG...Jim is killing me!!! 
"Jim, I'm not a Doctor, but I am dying of laughter!"
"Jim, I'm not a Doctor, but I am dying of laughter!"
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:48:04
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:48:04
Quote by Raine:
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:50:56
livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:50:56
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:52:40
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 14:52:40
Bismarqi!!!? Can't I just listen to something more melodic, such as the sounds of Dennis Hastert after a few dozen bean burritos?
Comment by 
jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 14:52:40
I didn't see that! cool!
jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 14:52:40
Quote by wickedpam:
Hey that reminded me - anyone see House the other night with the "Vote for Change" sticker on the bathroom wall?
I didn't see that! cool!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:53:56
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:53:56
Hey! It looks like when Tony Kornheiser leaves 3WT this summer they're going to start Steph at 9am instead of 10! Yeah!
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:54:19
livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:54:19
Isn't it interesting to note that the most talented people tend to be politically on the left?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:55:27
It was when 13 was in the bathroom and House confronted her about treating Amber. It was right behind 13's head. Kinda a funny moment in a really downer epi.
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 14:55:27
Quote by jd_in_ny:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey that reminded me - anyone see House the other night with the "Vote for Change" sticker on the bathroom wall?
I didn't see that! cool!
It was when 13 was in the bathroom and House confronted her about treating Amber. It was right behind 13's head. Kinda a funny moment in a really downer epi.
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 14:55:48
Random on 05/21/2008 14:55:48
*falls asleep on blog*
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:56:31
starling310 on 05/21/2008 14:56:31
ARE WE THERE YET?!?!?!
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:57:22
livingonli on 05/21/2008 14:57:22
And how many of those sexist attacks were coming from Republicans?
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 14:59:25
Change in 08 sticker on the wall, and a slam at Larry Craig.
Random on 05/21/2008 14:59:25
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by jd_in_ny:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey that reminded me - anyone see House the other night with the "Vote for Change" sticker on the bathroom wall?
I didn't see that! cool!
It was when 13 was in the bathroom and House confronted her about treating Amber. It was right behind 13's head. Kinda a funny moment in a really downer epi.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:00:09
Joe Biden ::: YES :::
Soem people are still in one of those 5 stages of denial.
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:00:09
Quote by starling310:
ARE WE THERE YET?!?!?!
Joe Biden ::: YES :::
Soem people are still in one of those 5 stages of denial.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:02:14
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:02:14
66 delegates away!
:D
We ARE there NOW.
:D
We ARE there NOW.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:03:14
livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:03:14
I caught the repeat of some of the coverage last night on MSNBC and Norah O'Toole actually made an interesting point noting that the white people who voted for Hillary in KY who said they would vote for McCain if Obama was the nominee were about the same percentage as the number of Democrats who voted for Bush in that state in '04.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:03:51
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:03:51
Here Random <---- you need some more of this.
If you keep falling alseep on the blog you will crush the hamsters!
<---- you need some more of this. If you keep falling alseep on the blog you will crush the hamsters!
Comment by jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 15:05:32
exactly. I wonder how they would answer the question "would you vote for McCain if Clinton is the nominee"... my guess is yes.
jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 15:05:32
Quote by livingonli:
I caught the repeat of some of the coverage last night on MSNBC and Norah O'Toole actually made an interesting point noting that the white people who voted for Hillary in KY who said they would vote for McCain if Obama was the nominee were about the same percentage as the number of Democrats who voted for Bush in that state in '04.
exactly. I wonder how they would answer the question "would you vote for McCain if Clinton is the nominee"... my guess is yes.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:06:04
That was a great point and I was really glad she made it.
If you look around, (no stats available in front of me) but I bet you will see that it is about 23% of HRC supporters. ;)
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:06:04
Quote by livingonli:
I caught the repeat of some of the coverage last night on MSNBC and Norah O'Toole actually made an interesting point noting that the white people who voted for Hillary in KY who said they would vote for McCain if Obama was the nominee were about the same percentage as the number of Democrats who voted for Bush in that state in '04.
If you look around, (no stats available in front of me) but I bet you will see that it is about 23% of HRC supporters. ;)
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:06:29
livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:06:29
Random stayed up past his bedtime to watch the primary results.
What a trooper.
What a trooper.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:08:32
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:08:32
:spit: I love grampa simpson
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:08:42
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:08:42
Callers should NOT be allowed to Strawman.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:08:44
Does sound like some of the people participating in Rush's Operation Chaos.
livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:08:44
Quote by jd_in_ny:Quote by livingonli:
I caught the repeat of some of the coverage last night on MSNBC and Norah O'Toole actually made an interesting point noting that the white people who voted for Hillary in KY who said they would vote for McCain if Obama was the nominee were about the same percentage as the number of Democrats who voted for Bush in that state in '04.
exactly. I wonder how they would answer the question "would you vote for McCain if Clinton is the nominee"... my guess is yes.
Does sound like some of the people participating in Rush's Operation Chaos.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:09:58
Some of the best lines are his and Ralph Wiggum's.
"Me fail English. That's unpossible!"
livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:09:58
Quote by wickedpam:
:spit: I love grampa simpson
Some of the best lines are his and Ralph Wiggum's.
"Me fail English. That's unpossible!"
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:10:13
Oh! I thought it said "Vote for Change". Must have been psyhic paper :p
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:10:13
Quote by Random:Change in 08 sticker on the wall, and a slam at Larry Craig.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by jd_in_ny:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey that reminded me - anyone see House the other night with the "Vote for Change" sticker on the bathroom wall?
I didn't see that! cool!
It was when 13 was in the bathroom and House confronted her about treating Amber. It was right behind 13's head. Kinda a funny moment in a really downer epi.
Oh! I thought it said "Vote for Change". Must have been psyhic paper :p
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 15:11:10
I think i'll stick with coke
Edit: Ignore me...please
Random on 05/21/2008 15:11:10
Quote by Raine:
Here Random
If you keep falling alseep on the blog you will crush the hamsters!
I think i'll stick with coke
Edit: Ignore me...please
Comment by jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 15:13:14
jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 15:13:14
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/79850
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 15:13:47
Won't SOMEBODY think of the hamsters?? :cry:
BobR on 05/21/2008 15:13:47
Quote by Raine:
Here Random
If you keep falling alseep on the blog you will crush the hamsters!
Won't SOMEBODY think of the hamsters?? :cry:
Comment by jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 15:16:42
jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 15:16:42
"we don't have a nominee until we have a nominee"
how very zen of them
how very zen of them
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:19:36
Oh dear... sometimes the Onion is a little to close to reality.
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:19:36
Quote by jd_in_ny:
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/79850
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:20:14
livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:20:14
How to make sex sound perky by Cameron Diaz. She supposedly looks really bad in HD because she has a lot of acne especially for a woman in her early 30's.
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:25:17
starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:25:17
The Onion is now a Blocked Site at work!!!?!?!?!?!?! 
Mother F*ckers!
Mother F*ckers!
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:28:03
livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:28:03
CNBC is reporting that Oil is now over $132 a barrel.
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:28:34
What? You mean, she's not really perfect looking in real life? I am shocked. SHOCKED!
starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:28:34
Quote by livingonli:
How to make sex sound perky by Cameron Diaz. She supposedly looks really bad in HD because she has a lot of acne especially for a woman in her early 30's.
What? You mean, she's not really perfect looking in real life? I am shocked. SHOCKED!
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:28:52
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:28:52
That was Clint BLACK not Clint Eastwood. It was on TMZ
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:29:34
They really need to let you work from home. Sounds like someone there is a control freak with the web blocking. I think only Mondo's place is worse with the web.
livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:29:34
Quote by starling310:
The Onion is now a Blocked Site at work!!!?!?!?!?!?!
Mother F*ckers!
They really need to let you work from home. Sounds like someone there is a control freak with the web blocking. I think only Mondo's place is worse with the web.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:30:47
Oh dear. That was unfortunate mistake.
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:30:47
Quote by wickedpam:
That was Clint BLACK not Clint Eastwood. It was on TMZ
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 15:33:04
Random on 05/21/2008 15:33:04
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:34:39
livingonli on 05/21/2008 15:34:39
:fart:
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:35:23
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:35:23
Geraldine Ferraro has completly jumped the friggin shark.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 15:37:06
I liked the unedited version better. :rofl:
BobR on 05/21/2008 15:37:06
Quote by Random:
I think i'll stick with coke
Edit: Ignore me...please
I liked the unedited version better. :rofl:
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 15:38:16
Somehow I don't think you'd kick her out of bed... :rolleyes:
BobR on 05/21/2008 15:38:16
Quote by livingonli:
How to make sex sound perky by Cameron Diaz. She supposedly looks really bad in HD because she has a lot of acne especially for a woman in her early 30's.
Somehow I don't think you'd kick her out of bed... :rolleyes:
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:39:43
I'm gonna have to start dvring The Simpsons. I never get to see it now.
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:39:43
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
:spit: I love grampa simpson
Some of the best lines are his and Ralph Wiggum's.
"Me fail English. That's unpossible!"
I'm gonna have to start dvring The Simpsons. I never get to see it now.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 15:40:40
Clint Black, Clint Eastwood, and Clint Howard: The Three Amigos! :: pelvic thrust ::
BobR on 05/21/2008 15:40:40
Quote by wickedpam:
That was Clint BLACK not Clint Eastwood. It was on TMZ
Clint Black, Clint Eastwood, and Clint Howard: The Three Amigos! :: pelvic thrust ::
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:41:52
:rofl:
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:41:52
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
I think i'll stick with coke
Edit: Ignore me...please
I liked the unedited version better. :rofl:
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:42:30
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:42:30
Quote by Random:
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:43:29
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:43:29
Hello pot, meet kettle.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 15:45:20
It's lost a lot of its edge. Kind of like SNL, there are brilliant moments surrounded by large swaths of mediocrity. I still watch it for those brief moments, but it's a bit disappointing.
BobR on 05/21/2008 15:45:20
Quote by wickedpam:
I'm gonna have to start dvring The Simpsons. I never get to see it now.
It's lost a lot of its edge. Kind of like SNL, there are brilliant moments surrounded by large swaths of mediocrity. I still watch it for those brief moments, but it's a bit disappointing.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 15:46:52
Exactly. Bill Clinton, college graduate and covered by the best medical insurance in the country criticizing other people for having the same thing?
EDIT: That is SUCH a Republican thing to do... very disappointing coming from him.
BobR on 05/21/2008 15:46:52
Quote by Raine:
Hello pot, meet kettle.
Exactly. Bill Clinton, college graduate and covered by the best medical insurance in the country criticizing other people for having the same thing?
EDIT: That is SUCH a Republican thing to do... very disappointing coming from him.
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 15:47:37
...fine...I'll go sulk outside...
Random on 05/21/2008 15:47:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
...fine...I'll go sulk outside...
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 15:48:51
Pity - party of one...
BobR on 05/21/2008 15:48:51
Quote by Random:
...fine...I'll go sulk outside...
Pity - party of one...
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:49:07
Nope - Bio-sphere - we're all stuck inside together :D
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:49:07
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
...fine...I'll go sulk outside...
Nope - Bio-sphere - we're all stuck inside together :D
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:49:19
IT really is.
Rush Limbaugh said the same thing about college graduates.
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:49:19
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Hello pot, meet kettle.
Exactly. Bill Clinton, college graduate and covered by the best medical insurance in the country criticizing other people for having the same thing?
EDIT: That is SUCH a Republican thing to do... very disappointing coming from him.
Rush Limbaugh said the same thing about college graduates.
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:49:41
starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:49:41
OMG Chris 
that bumper reminds me of college!
:hug:
:banana: :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
that bumper reminds me of college! :hug:
:banana: :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:50:01
I still love the movie though. Spider Pig is stuck in my head!
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:50:01
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
I'm gonna have to start dvring The Simpsons. I never get to see it now.
It's lost a lot of its edge. Kind of like SNL, there are brilliant moments surrounded by large swaths of mediocrity. I still watch it for those brief moments, but it's a bit disappointing.
I still love the movie though. Spider Pig is stuck in my head!
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:52:08
starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:52:08
Latte Drinkers!
Tree Huggers!
Patchouli Wearers!
. . . . . and you play ball like a giiiirl!
Tree Huggers!
Patchouli Wearers!
. . . . . and you play ball like a giiiirl!
Comment by jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 15:52:12
we do our sulking in full view of everyone and with handmade signs.
jd_in_ny on 05/21/2008 15:52:12
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
...fine...I'll go sulk outside...
Nope - Bio-sphere - we're all stuck inside together :D
we do our sulking in full view of everyone and with handmade signs.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 15:53:51
You will be assimilated...
BobR on 05/21/2008 15:53:51
Quote by wickedpam:
Nope - Bio-sphere - we're all stuck inside together :D
You will be assimilated...
Comment by 
TriSec on 05/21/2008 15:54:02
Actually, I rather fancied the blog looking more like this...
TriSec on 05/21/2008 15:54:02
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
Actually, I rather fancied the blog looking more like this...
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:54:23
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:54:23
:cry:
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 15:56:22
*growls* don't screw with Random.
Random on 05/21/2008 15:56:22
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
...fine...I'll go sulk outside...
Nope - Bio-sphere - we're all stuck inside together :D
*growls* don't screw with Random.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:57:00
Its an annex :p
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:57:00
Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
Actually, I rather fancied the blog looking more like this...
Its an annex :p
Comment by Raine on 05/21/2008 15:57:23
Raine on 05/21/2008 15:57:23
White Working Class voters+Soccer Moms and Security Moms.
IT is ALL fake code words. I do not like it at all.
IT is ALL fake code words. I do not like it at all.
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:57:40
starling310 on 05/21/2008 15:57:40
Latte Drinker is the new L WORD.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:58:01
whatcha gonna do about it, huh? huh? 
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 15:58:01
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
...fine...I'll go sulk outside...
Nope - Bio-sphere - we're all stuck inside together :D
*growls* don't screw with Random.
whatcha gonna do about it, huh? huh?
Comment by TriSec on 05/21/2008 16:03:29
TriSec on 05/21/2008 16:03:29
Sen. Kennedy is heading home...
US Senator Edward M. Kennedy left Massachusetts General Hospital this morning, a day after the world learned that the last surviving brother of the famed Kennedy clan had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
A white square bandage was visible on the back of Kennedy's head as he emerged from the hospital just after 10 a.m. He and his wife, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, passed through rows of cheering patients and staff members who shouted encouragement as they lined the hospital hallway.
On the sidewalk, the senator was greeted by the wagging tails of his two Portuguese water dogs, Splash and Sunny. Another crowd of onlookers outside burst into applause when Kennedy stepped into the sunlight, with one woman shouting, "we love you," and another person yelling, "thank you."
The senator smiled broadly, waved, and gave a thumbs up to the more than 50 reporters, photographers, and cameramen recording the moment.
Kennedy kissed his daughter, Kara, and his niece Caroline Kennedy, and hugged his son Representative Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island. He flashed the crowd of onlookers another thumbs up and then climbed into the front passenger seat of a dark blue Chevy Suburban. As his wife stepped into the car, she turned to the media and mouthed the words "thank you" before they drove off to the family compound in Hyannis Port.
The cheering crowd outside the hospital included Sean Butler, 42, who came with three co-workers from the Local 537 Pipefitters union to pay respects to Kennedy and, in some small way, try to thank him for his steadfast support for organized labor.
"We hope that voice isn't silenced so soon," Butler said. "I thought he looked a little thin, but under the circumstances, I thought he looked great. It's very sad."
In a statement released by the hospital, doctors said: "Senator Kennedy has recovered remarkably quickly from his Monday procedure and therefore will be released from the hospital today ahead of schedule. He will return to his home on Cape Cod while we await further test results and determine treatment plans. He's feeling well and eager to get started."
US Senator Edward M. Kennedy left Massachusetts General Hospital this morning, a day after the world learned that the last surviving brother of the famed Kennedy clan had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
A white square bandage was visible on the back of Kennedy's head as he emerged from the hospital just after 10 a.m. He and his wife, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, passed through rows of cheering patients and staff members who shouted encouragement as they lined the hospital hallway.
On the sidewalk, the senator was greeted by the wagging tails of his two Portuguese water dogs, Splash and Sunny. Another crowd of onlookers outside burst into applause when Kennedy stepped into the sunlight, with one woman shouting, "we love you," and another person yelling, "thank you."
The senator smiled broadly, waved, and gave a thumbs up to the more than 50 reporters, photographers, and cameramen recording the moment.
Kennedy kissed his daughter, Kara, and his niece Caroline Kennedy, and hugged his son Representative Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island. He flashed the crowd of onlookers another thumbs up and then climbed into the front passenger seat of a dark blue Chevy Suburban. As his wife stepped into the car, she turned to the media and mouthed the words "thank you" before they drove off to the family compound in Hyannis Port.
The cheering crowd outside the hospital included Sean Butler, 42, who came with three co-workers from the Local 537 Pipefitters union to pay respects to Kennedy and, in some small way, try to thank him for his steadfast support for organized labor.
"We hope that voice isn't silenced so soon," Butler said. "I thought he looked a little thin, but under the circumstances, I thought he looked great. It's very sad."
In a statement released by the hospital, doctors said: "Senator Kennedy has recovered remarkably quickly from his Monday procedure and therefore will be released from the hospital today ahead of schedule. He will return to his home on Cape Cod while we await further test results and determine treatment plans. He's feeling well and eager to get started."
Comment by TriSec on 05/21/2008 16:06:51
I don't get the whole "latte-drinking" stereotype...
I've never cared for the stuff. Just gimme a cuppa mud, maybe with some milk in it, and I'm happy.
TriSec on 05/21/2008 16:06:51
Quote by starling310:
Latte Drinker is the new L WORD.
I don't get the whole "latte-drinking" stereotype...
I've never cared for the stuff. Just gimme a cuppa mud, maybe with some milk in it, and I'm happy.
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 16:07:39
...Fine...
Random on 05/21/2008 16:07:39
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I'm to go sulk in the corner...
We don't have any corners the blog is built in the shape of a geodesic dome.
...fine...I'll go sulk outside...
Nope - Bio-sphere - we're all stuck inside together :D
*growls* don't screw with Random.
...Fine...
Comment by shelaghc on 05/21/2008 16:08:20
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 16:08:20
Back in the 80s (do I have that year right?), two clever disc jockeys played "Another One Bites the Dust" and dedicated it to the Atlanta children who were being murdered.
They were fired while they were still on the air.
It's a shame Michael Savage hasn't received the same treatment or that his bosses don't have the same standards of decency as the station owners who fired the disc jockeys.
They were fired while they were still on the air.
It's a shame Michael Savage hasn't received the same treatment or that his bosses don't have the same standards of decency as the station owners who fired the disc jockeys.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 16:10:07
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 16:10:07
Awww Random :hug:
Whas do matter?
Whas do matter?
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 16:11:46
But I don't even drink Lattes. Does that make me a bad liberal?
livingonli on 05/21/2008 16:11:46
Quote by starling310:
Latte Drinker is the new L WORD.
But I don't even drink Lattes. Does that make me a bad liberal?
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 16:13:11
livingonli on 05/21/2008 16:13:11
I believe pocket pundit Terry Jeffries is on Thom Hartmann today.
Right now, I am trying to catch up on my Stephcasts. Damn doctor visits and sleep.
Right now, I am trying to catch up on my Stephcasts. Damn doctor visits and sleep.
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 16:16:51
I'm sick...and annoyed...and my computer is slow as hell here at work.
Random on 05/21/2008 16:16:51
Quote by wickedpam:
Awww Random :hug:
Whas do matter?
I'm sick...and annoyed...and my computer is slow as hell here at work.
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 16:19:55
:: joe biden :: Yes.
starling310 on 05/21/2008 16:19:55
Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
Latte Drinker is the new L WORD.
But I don't even drink Lattes. Does that make me a bad liberal?
:: joe biden :: Yes.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/21/2008 16:27:59
*hands Random a Lifesaver* It'll be okay
Sick - colds (if its that) only last 7-10 days
Annoyed - we all get that way
Slow computer - kick until you can get a new one :p
wickedpam on 05/21/2008 16:27:59
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Awww Random :hug:
Whas do matter?
I'm sick...and annoyed...and my computer is slow as hell here at work.
*hands Random a Lifesaver* It'll be okay
Sick - colds (if its that) only last 7-10 days
Annoyed - we all get that way
Slow computer - kick until you can get a new one :p
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 16:33:05
ehhh...I've got to get the hell off this comp...I'm going home...I dunno when I'll be back on here.
Random on 05/21/2008 16:33:05
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Awww Random :hug:
Whas do matter?
I'm sick...and annoyed...and my computer is slow as hell here at work.
*hands Random a Lifesaver* It'll be okay
Sick - colds (if its that) only last 7-10 days
Annoyed - we all get that way
Slow computer - kick until you can get a new one :p
ehhh...I've got to get the hell off this comp...I'm going home...I dunno when I'll be back on here.
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 16:34:20
It was the very early 80's. Another pair doing Atlanta proud...
BobR on 05/21/2008 16:34:20
Quote by shelaghc:
Back in the 80s (do I have that year right?), two clever disc jockeys played "Another One Bites the Dust" and dedicated it to the Atlanta children who were being murdered.
They were fired while they were still on the air.
It's a shame Michael Savage hasn't received the same treatment or that his bosses don't have the same standards of decency as the station owners who fired the disc jockeys.
It was the very early 80's. Another pair doing Atlanta proud...
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 16:36:39
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 16:36:39
I will swing back a little later.
Good blogging, everyone!
Good blogging, everyone!
Comment by shelaghc on 05/21/2008 17:07:28
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 17:07:28
Hey BobR! The disks arrived!
Thanks so much for doing that for me - you're all kinds of awesome!
One odd thing, btw. The first disk - Invasion of the Bane - plays in black and white. In fact, even the menu shows up B&W when that disk is in the player.
And when I tried playing it in my DVR instead, I get an "incompatible disk" message.
But it plays in the DVD just fine otherwise. Weird, eh? *g*
Thanks so much for doing that for me - you're all kinds of awesome!
One odd thing, btw. The first disk - Invasion of the Bane - plays in black and white. In fact, even the menu shows up B&W when that disk is in the player.
And when I tried playing it in my DVR instead, I get an "incompatible disk" message.
But it plays in the DVD just fine otherwise. Weird, eh? *g*
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 17:17:00
Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 17:17:00
Hello all. I'm in from giving the chlorophyll hell. :sniffs: Do you smell it? That grass smell...it smells like victory.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 17:20:50
: scans blog: Yeah Bob you are broken down old fossil! :rofl:
Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 17:20:50
Quote by BobR:
I need to head off to the Dr. for a physical. It's been several years, and at my age, I should be going every year...
See y'all later...
: scans blog: Yeah Bob you are broken down old fossil! :rofl:
Comment by Scoopster on 05/21/2008 17:24:42
Scoopster on 05/21/2008 17:24:42
Just fired off an email to UPS customer service.. The last time they tried to deliver a package I wasn't home and they pulled this "oh you'll have to come get it at the distro center" bullshit. I managed to get them to send a driver out to the house at 6PM.
Hopefully this time I can give them enough warning that I won't be home all day and they can deliver it late.... their website says they deliver up to 7PM so it better not be a problem!
Hopefully this time I can give them enough warning that I won't be home all day and they can deliver it late.... their website says they deliver up to 7PM so it better not be a problem!
Comment by BobR on 05/21/2008 17:36:40
That's very weird - it played fine on my DVD player. I checked the first run (the labeled ones) for each before I burned the other copies...
BobR on 05/21/2008 17:36:40
Quote by shelaghc:
Hey BobR! The disks arrived!
Thanks so much for doing that for me - you're all kinds of awesome!
One odd thing, btw. The first disk - Invasion of the Bane - plays in black and white. In fact, even the menu shows up B&W when that disk is in the player.
And when I tried playing it in my DVR instead, I get an "incompatible disk" message.
But it plays in the DVD just fine otherwise. Weird, eh? *g*
That's very weird - it played fine on my DVD player. I checked the first run (the labeled ones) for each before I burned the other copies...
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 17:52:07
: calm level parental voice: Two more hours, Star.
Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 17:52:07
Quote by starling310:
ARE WE THERE YET?!?!?!
: calm level parental voice: Two more hours, Star.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 18:03:28
Doesn't that mean we have to EXIT NOW?!
livingonli on 05/21/2008 18:03:28
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by starling310:
ARE WE THERE YET?!?!?!
: calm level parental voice: Two more hours, Star.
Doesn't that mean we have to EXIT NOW?!
Comment by TriSec on 05/21/2008 18:23:50
TriSec on 05/21/2008 18:23:50
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 18:31:08
Random on 05/21/2008 18:31:08
*falls face first onto blog*
Comment by shelaghc on 05/21/2008 18:34:44
It gets weirder. I just tried the disk in my mini-DVD and a cheap player I bought for the second bedroom and it plays just fine - color and everything.
::: cue Twiight Zone music :::
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 18:34:44
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc:
Hey BobR! The disks arrived!
Thanks so much for doing that for me - you're all kinds of awesome!
One odd thing, btw. The first disk - Invasion of the Bane - plays in black and white. In fact, even the menu shows up B&W when that disk is in the player.
And when I tried playing it in my DVR instead, I get an "incompatible disk" message.
But it plays in the DVD just fine otherwise. Weird, eh? *g*
That's very weird - it played fine on my DVD player. I checked the first run (the labeled ones) for each before I burned the other copies...
It gets weirder. I just tried the disk in my mini-DVD and a cheap player I bought for the second bedroom and it plays just fine - color and everything.
::: cue Twiight Zone music :::
Comment by TriSec on 05/21/2008 18:35:10
TriSec on 05/21/2008 18:35:10
Internal audit can suck my dick, BTW.
Goalposts moved....AGAIN!
What are they, working with the Clinton campaign?
Goalposts moved....AGAIN!
What are they, working with the Clinton campaign?
Comment by shelaghc on 05/21/2008 18:43:54
Que?
shelaghc on 05/21/2008 18:43:54
Quote by TriSec:
Internal audit can suck my dick, BTW.
Goalposts moved....AGAIN!
What are they, working with the Clinton campaign?
Que?
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 18:47:52
You mean like this.
livingonli on 05/21/2008 18:47:52
Quote by Random:
*falls face first onto blog*
You mean like this.
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 19:00:47
yes...and i'm sick, and therefore easily annoyed...so watch it..
Random on 05/21/2008 19:00:47
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Random:
*falls face first onto blog*
You mean like this.
yes...and i'm sick, and therefore easily annoyed...so watch it..
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 19:10:37
livingonli on 05/21/2008 19:10:37
Healing vibes for Random. ~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~
Need some soup?
~~~~~~~~Need some soup?
Comment by starling310 on 05/21/2008 19:13:05
starling310 on 05/21/2008 19:13:05
Huh...according to Randi everyone that lives in Connecticut is wealthy, or works in a wealthy person's house. Hmmm...I guess I don't live in Connecticut then. Weird. I thought I did.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 19:29:18
And there are no black people either. I guess that means that Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport are not part of Connecticut either.
livingonli on 05/21/2008 19:29:18
Quote by starling310:
Huh...according to Randi everyone that lives in Connecticut is wealthy, or works in a wealthy person's house. Hmmm...I guess I don't live in Connecticut then. Weird. I thought I did.
And there are no black people either. I guess that means that Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport are not part of Connecticut either.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 19:54:46
livingonli on 05/21/2008 19:54:46
And off to the salt mine I go. See y'all in a bit.
Comment by TriSec on 05/21/2008 20:16:37
Feh.
I haven't slept in two nights, I'm having nasal and throat issues, and I'm in a genarally foul mood.
Internal audit changing the rules midstream is adding to my irritation. Yeah, that'll work. I refuse to go back to the beginning of our audit period and change the information. Draw a line here and move forward.
Bastids.
TriSec on 05/21/2008 20:16:37
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by TriSec:
Internal audit can suck my dick, BTW.
Goalposts moved....AGAIN!
What are they, working with the Clinton campaign?
Que?
Feh.
I haven't slept in two nights, I'm having nasal and throat issues, and I'm in a genarally foul mood.
Internal audit changing the rules midstream is adding to my irritation. Yeah, that'll work. I refuse to go back to the beginning of our audit period and change the information. Draw a line here and move forward.
Bastids.
Comment by TriSec on 05/21/2008 20:25:48
TriSec on 05/21/2008 20:25:48
News about Kennedy's seat and the process for filling it, when it becomes necessary....
From Blue Mass Group:
In every article I've read about the procedure to replace Senator Kennedy should he choose to retire because of his illness, the law regarding succession has pointed to a special election between 145 and 160 days after the resignation is announced. Here is this morning's Globe, for example:
The law says a special election would be held 145 to 160 days after either a vacancy is created or a senator declares he or she is vacating the seat. It specifically bars a temporary appointee until voters can choose a replacement.
That is what the law says, but it also says something else, which I have not seen reported anywhere:
If a vacancy for senator is created after April 10 of an even-numbered year, but on or before the seventieth day preceding the regular state primary, the precepts shall appoint the day of the regular state primary and the biennial state election for holding the special primary and special election required by this section.
In other words, if Senator Kennedy were to announce his retirement on or before July 8 (the seventieth day before the September primary) the special election would be placed on the November 4 ballot along with the other races, including the presidential race and the contest for John Kerry's seat. In that case, a special primary would be held on September 16 along with the regularly scheduled primary.
This is in no way to suggest that Senator Kennedy should or will announce a retirement early this summer. Yesterday's news saddened me greatly, and I hope along with the everyone else in Massachusetts that Senator Kennedy makes a full recovery. But if the Senator believes that his prognosis is bleak, the timing of a possible decision to retire becomes very important, as the prospect of another election this summer looms.
From Blue Mass Group:
In every article I've read about the procedure to replace Senator Kennedy should he choose to retire because of his illness, the law regarding succession has pointed to a special election between 145 and 160 days after the resignation is announced. Here is this morning's Globe, for example:
The law says a special election would be held 145 to 160 days after either a vacancy is created or a senator declares he or she is vacating the seat. It specifically bars a temporary appointee until voters can choose a replacement.
That is what the law says, but it also says something else, which I have not seen reported anywhere:
If a vacancy for senator is created after April 10 of an even-numbered year, but on or before the seventieth day preceding the regular state primary, the precepts shall appoint the day of the regular state primary and the biennial state election for holding the special primary and special election required by this section.
In other words, if Senator Kennedy were to announce his retirement on or before July 8 (the seventieth day before the September primary) the special election would be placed on the November 4 ballot along with the other races, including the presidential race and the contest for John Kerry's seat. In that case, a special primary would be held on September 16 along with the regularly scheduled primary.
This is in no way to suggest that Senator Kennedy should or will announce a retirement early this summer. Yesterday's news saddened me greatly, and I hope along with the everyone else in Massachusetts that Senator Kennedy makes a full recovery. But if the Senator believes that his prognosis is bleak, the timing of a possible decision to retire becomes very important, as the prospect of another election this summer looms.
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 21:10:38
Random on 05/21/2008 21:10:38
*grumbles wandering around blog with thermometer in mouth*
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 21:20:01
Random on 05/21/2008 21:20:01
As part of a bit of news you don't care about, but find oh so sweet:
Boy Band Creator sentenced to jail
Boy Band Creator sentenced to jail
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 21:21:53
livingonli on 05/21/2008 21:21:53
Where is the blog nurse when we need her? MNRN, where are you? We have a patient.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 21:25:36
He should get life just for foisting those boy bands on us. During the peak of the boy band phenomenon, I was working at MuchMusic USA (now Fuse) and about 85% of the playlist was that crap.
livingonli on 05/21/2008 21:25:36
Quote by Random:
As part of a bit of news you don't care about, but find oh so sweet:
Boy Band Creator sentenced to jail
He should get life just for foisting those boy bands on us. During the peak of the boy band phenomenon, I was working at MuchMusic USA (now Fuse) and about 85% of the playlist was that crap.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 22:03:21
livingonli on 05/21/2008 22:03:21
Blog's awfully quiet this afternoon.
Comment by Random on 05/21/2008 22:10:06
Random on 05/21/2008 22:10:06
I blame me...I'm sick.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 22:11:29
livingonli on 05/21/2008 22:11:29
Usually there are a few more people here. Right now, it looks like just the two of us are here.
Comment by livingonli on 05/21/2008 22:45:44
livingonli on 05/21/2008 22:45:44
If you thought you hated the freecreditreport.com ad, Just imagine when you have to be submitted to it at work multiple times a day per shift.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 23:01:37
Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 23:01:37
Howdy all. I'm back from running about.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 23:01:59
Will in Chicago on 05/21/2008 23:01:59
BobR, I wanted to add something to my response to what is a great blog entry.
I remember that there was a video for a song where there was a good image of passing on the torch. So, here is Manfred Mann's Runner.
I remember that there was a video for a song where there was a good image of passing on the torch. So, here is Manfred Mann's Runner.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 23:59:50
Mondobubba on 05/21/2008 23:59:50
I just might have to watch my local firstcoastactionstraightandtothepoint news tonight. There is going to be a report on a local couple going toe-to-to with their HOA about the commode they are using as a planter.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/22/2008 00:02:09
Mondobubba on 05/22/2008 00:02:09
John Haegee...: jaw drops: :thud:
Comment by Raine on 05/22/2008 00:30:09
Raine on 05/22/2008 00:30:09
HEy everyone! My friend MArgaret is in the house, so I will be in and out for the next few day.
Cocktails have already begun...
Cocktails have already begun...
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/22/2008 00:40:51
Howdy Margaret! A friend of Raine's is a friend of mine.
Mondobubba on 05/22/2008 00:40:51
Quote by Raine:
HEy everyone! My friend MArgaret is in the house, so I will be in and out for the next few day.
Cocktails have already begun...
Howdy Margaret! A friend of Raine's is a friend of mine.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/22/2008 00:42:29
Mondobubba on 05/22/2008 00:42:29
: scribbles in notebook: John Hagee. Tiritiary syphilis.
Comment by Random on 05/22/2008 01:00:04
Random on 05/22/2008 01:00:04
RANDOM!
Comment by livingonli on 05/22/2008 01:15:05
livingonli on 05/22/2008 01:15:05
Hi Margaret. :waves southward:
Comment by Random on 05/22/2008 01:23:50
Random on 05/22/2008 01:23:50
That is really...REALLY bad....
(anyone watching Dan Abrams, you know what i mean)
(anyone watching Dan Abrams, you know what i mean)
Comment by livingonli on 05/22/2008 01:26:31
livingonli on 05/22/2008 01:26:31
What are they up to now on Dan Abrams? Not able to watch since I am at work.
Comment by Random on 05/22/2008 01:29:25
ohhh, showing a classic blunder on Fox's part. Fox does a story on a Black school's first white valedictorian, and their text box...thing (Can't spell the word...sorry) says "Historically Black school has first Valedictorian"
Random on 05/22/2008 01:29:25
Quote by livingonli:
What are they up to now on Dan Abrams? Not able to watch since I am at work.
ohhh, showing a classic blunder on Fox's part. Fox does a story on a Black school's first white valedictorian, and their text box...thing (Can't spell the word...sorry) says "Historically Black school has first Valedictorian"
Comment by livingonli on 05/22/2008 01:38:29
Why don't they just go on the air dressed in white sheets over there already and seal the deal?
livingonli on 05/22/2008 01:38:29
Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:
What are they up to now on Dan Abrams? Not able to watch since I am at work.
ohhh, showing a classic blunder on Fox's part. Fox does a story on a Black school's first white valedictorian, and their text box...thing (Can't spell the word...sorry) says "Historically Black school has first Valedictorian"
Why don't they just go on the air dressed in white sheets over there already and seal the deal?
Comment by Random on 05/22/2008 01:40:35
I dunno...but it was just a lil creepy and cringe worthy.
Random on 05/22/2008 01:40:35
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:
What are they up to now on Dan Abrams? Not able to watch since I am at work.
ohhh, showing a classic blunder on Fox's part. Fox does a story on a Black school's first white valedictorian, and their text box...thing (Can't spell the word...sorry) says "Historically Black school has first Valedictorian"
Why don't they just go on the air dressed in white sheets over there already and seal the deal?
I dunno...but it was just a lil creepy and cringe worthy.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/22/2008 01:58:22
Mondobubba on 05/22/2008 01:58:22
Allrighty. I, Mondo will be hitting the rack. See you in the AM
Comment by TriSec on 05/22/2008 02:01:05
TriSec on 05/22/2008 02:01:05
All right folks, I've just taken a fully-drowsy antihistamine (as opposed to the non-drowsy kind) and chased it with a double of brandy.
I'm off to bed...unless I pass out right here at the keyb-
ahtnsdy tahh'xtw=snw ;s
:thud:
:peace: g'nite!
I'm off to bed...unless I pass out right here at the keyb-
ahtnsdy tahh'xtw=snw ;s
:thud:
:peace: g'nite!
Comment by Random on 05/22/2008 02:10:42
Random on 05/22/2008 02:10:42
I wanna see the Kevin Spacey Movie Recount
Comment by shelaghc on 05/22/2008 02:14:25
shelaghc on 05/22/2008 02:14:25
Is anyone else watching Boston Legal?
Alan Shore is going to plead a case where a city wants to seceed from the union.
Alan Shore is going to plead a case where a city wants to seceed from the union.
Comment by Random on 05/22/2008 02:23:29
I really stopped liking Boston Legal. I may agree with the message, but it's annoying. That and i really hate how they just churn out new characters every season, not giving me a chance to get into the ones they have.
IT's become official where the only two characters to be there the entire time are Shore and Crane...That's just sad...
Random on 05/22/2008 02:23:29
Quote by shelaghc:
Is anyone else watching Boston Legal?
Alan Shore is going to plead a case where a city wants to seceed from the union.
I really stopped liking Boston Legal. I may agree with the message, but it's annoying. That and i really hate how they just churn out new characters every season, not giving me a chance to get into the ones they have.
IT's become official where the only two characters to be there the entire time are Shore and Crane...That's just sad...
Comment by velveeta jones on 05/22/2008 02:59:35
velveeta jones on 05/22/2008 02:59:35
:thud:
Comment by livingonli on 05/22/2008 03:13:31
livingonli on 05/22/2008 03:13:31
Someone had a rough day.
Comment by Raine on 05/22/2008 05:39:37
Raine on 05/22/2008 05:39:37
Bobber, Margaret an I had Caphrenia's.. (plural) at the house, then of to Pozole for nuevo LAtino... (or fancy mexican) and Mojitos... The to the IRish Pub to listen to Craden McCraren... WE had a few brews shared an Irish car bomb, came home... Oh did I tell you we laughed and shared wonderful stories all night? 
I have not seen my friend for 2 years. I have missed her dearly. And still she passes out falls asleep before me... (don't tell her I said that)
:rofl:
Now we are going to sleep.
Velveeta, thank you in advance for tomorrow. :hug:
I have not seen my friend for 2 years. I have missed her dearly. And still she :rofl:
Now we are going to sleep.
Velveeta, thank you in advance for tomorrow. :hug: