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It's Thursday... what stunt will we see today?
Author: Raine
Date: 08/07/2008 12:25:46
Just in the past week, John McCain brought us Paris, Moses, bikers and tire gauges. This has been the level of discussion John McCain has brought to the discussion regarding who we as Americans should choose for the next President.
It's rather insulting, I think, to all the good people out there who really care about this country. We have millions of houses that have been foreclosed on or will be. People can't pay for health care, they are struggling to heat and cool their homes, and John McCain is talking about tire pressure. Granted... yesterday... he did finally agree that yeah, it does make sense. The reality is this -- the money one would save per gallon of gas is more than we would see if we were to drill offshore. The time saved by never having this stupid tire debate can never be gotten back. More money wasted...
So today, I sit here and I wonder what John McCain Fresh outrage of the day will be. It has to be something - the man is incapable it seems of talking about his own plans for becoming the leader of this country. How about *Surging the Economy*? Keep in mind, John McCain has also suggested that we use the National Guard to do crime prevention in inner cites... Put this all together and you really have one mess of a candidate.
America deserves better than this. It doesn't matter WHICH side of the aisle you are on. We deserve an intelligent debate about the issues of the day and issues that we will be facing in the next four years, not some pandering drivel that makes no sense from one day to the next, that the media spends hours dissecting for their own self serving interest. There are things that REALLY matter to Americans, things like comprehensive energy reform, health care, financial security for the middle class, education... the list goes on. McCain owes it to Americans to debate these issues. Not talk about Paris Hilton and pressure gauges.
So, it's Thursday... I wonder what will Surge out of McCains mouth.
Start threading the news.
:peace: and
Raine
It's rather insulting, I think, to all the good people out there who really care about this country. We have millions of houses that have been foreclosed on or will be. People can't pay for health care, they are struggling to heat and cool their homes, and John McCain is talking about tire pressure. Granted... yesterday... he did finally agree that yeah, it does make sense. The reality is this -- the money one would save per gallon of gas is more than we would see if we were to drill offshore. The time saved by never having this stupid tire debate can never be gotten back. More money wasted...
So today, I sit here and I wonder what John McCain Fresh outrage of the day will be. It has to be something - the man is incapable it seems of talking about his own plans for becoming the leader of this country. How about *Surging the Economy*?
"Our surge has succeeded in Iraq militarily. Now we need an economic surge to keep jobs here at home and create new ones," the Republican said at a kitchen cabinet factory in the distressed state of Ohio.
America deserves better than this. It doesn't matter WHICH side of the aisle you are on. We deserve an intelligent debate about the issues of the day and issues that we will be facing in the next four years, not some pandering drivel that makes no sense from one day to the next, that the media spends hours dissecting for their own self serving interest. There are things that REALLY matter to Americans, things like comprehensive energy reform, health care, financial security for the middle class, education... the list goes on. McCain owes it to Americans to debate these issues. Not talk about Paris Hilton and pressure gauges.
So, it's Thursday... I wonder what will Surge out of McCains mouth.
Start threading the news.
:peace: and
Raine
Comments:
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 12:35:23
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 12:35:23
Morning :hug:
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 12:40:54
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 12:40:54
Good morning Raine, wickedpam.
The ONLY good thing about sending the National Guard troops to the inner cities is that it gets them out of Iraq and back home where they belong. Other than that....
This country gets the leadership it deserves.....Amurikan Idul is more important than the cost of fuel or whether there will be any jobs around after they're all outsourced, unless everyone is going to be flipping burgers.
The ONLY good thing about sending the National Guard troops to the inner cities is that it gets them out of Iraq and back home where they belong. Other than that....
This country gets the leadership it deserves.....Amurikan Idul is more important than the cost of fuel or whether there will be any jobs around after they're all outsourced, unless everyone is going to be flipping burgers.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 12:54:46
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 12:54:46
Listening to Bill Press and I don't who he's taking to but she did sum up DC's attitude about famous people in town -
"We want to look and stare at you, not talk to you."
"We want to look and stare at you, not talk to you."
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 12:55:14
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 12:55:14
Ann Mullins - that was her name, from Politico
Comment by 
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 12:58:02
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 12:58:02
Paul,
I completely agree. There are times when I view our society as only slightly less pathetic than in various post-apocalyptic dystopian movies and TV shows in which the human race is reduced to only caring about that which directly affects them, which is largely their own entertainment and the reception on their television.
The British seem to be really fond of this particular plot line, we've seen it occasionally crop up on Doctor Who and Max Headroom and numerous other places.
We really are heading towards being the human race of Wall-E (a reference I'm hesitant to make because I've only read about it, I have not seen the movie).
I completely agree. There are times when I view our society as only slightly less pathetic than in various post-apocalyptic dystopian movies and TV shows in which the human race is reduced to only caring about that which directly affects them, which is largely their own entertainment and the reception on their television.
The British seem to be really fond of this particular plot line, we've seen it occasionally crop up on Doctor Who and Max Headroom and numerous other places.
We really are heading towards being the human race of Wall-E (a reference I'm hesitant to make because I've only read about it, I have not seen the movie).
Comment by 
Raine on 08/07/2008 12:59:39
Raine on 08/07/2008 12:59:39
There is something wrong hearing bill press say *bitches* 
Comment by 
Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:00:45
Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:00:45
Hello folks.....
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:01:31
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:01:31
Hey Grump :hug:
Raine - yea that does sound really wrong
Liam - did you mean that for the SMS live blog?
Raine - yea that does sound really wrong
Liam - did you mean that for the SMS live blog?
Comment by Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:04:14
Not all of us.
Only Cons.
Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:04:14
Quote by liam1965:
Paul,
I completely agree. There are times when I view our society as only slightly less pathetic than in various post-apocalyptic dystopian movies and TV shows in which the human race is reduced to only caring about that which directly affects them, which is largely their own entertainment and the reception on their television.
The British seem to be really fond of this particular plot line, we've seen it occasionally crop up on Doctor Who and Max Headroom and numerous other places.
We really are heading towards being the human race of Wall-E (a reference I'm hesitant to make because I've only read about it, I have not seen the movie).
Only Cons.
Comment by Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:04:49
Hail and well met Wicked!
Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:04:49
Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Grump :hug:
Raine - yea that does sound really wrong
Liam - did you mean that for the SMS live blog?
Hail and well met Wicked!
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/07/2008 13:08:24
TriSec on 08/07/2008 13:08:24
Morning, Comrades! How are we all in this glorious workers' paradise today?
Comment by Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:08:41
Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:08:41
Newt is a USELESS WAIST OF A BUSTED NUT!
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 13:08:41
:party: 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINTSTER!!! :party:
Raine on 08/07/2008 13:08:41
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINTSTER!!! :party:
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 13:12:15
Raine on 08/07/2008 13:12:15
Ben Stein is such a fart.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 13:12:48
No, I was referring to trojanrabbit's last paragraph. However, on SMS he goes by "Paul trojanrabbit Hussein from Millis MA", so I just referred to him by first name.
(I have to assume there aren't two trojanrabbits).
But no, I haven't been on the LiveBlog this morning (except just now to check the correct name on there)
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 13:12:48
Quote by wickedpam:
Liam - did you mean that for the SMS live blog?
No, I was referring to trojanrabbit's last paragraph. However, on SMS he goes by "Paul trojanrabbit Hussein from Millis MA", so I just referred to him by first name.
(I have to assume there aren't two trojanrabbits).
But no, I haven't been on the LiveBlog this morning (except just now to check the correct name on there)
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:13:54
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:13:54
OOohhh - sorry about that, not quite awake yet
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:14:08
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:14:08
Iago
Comment by Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:15:33
Hey Tri.
Have you seen this movie? Max it is a wonderful movie.
I had to look it up after I responded to you give it a listen.
Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:15:33
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, Comrades! How are we all in this glorious workers' paradise today?
Hey Tri.
Have you seen this movie? Max it is a wonderful movie.
I had to look it up after I responded to you give it a listen.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 13:17:22
I'm glad Jim finally corrected her pronunciation. "Eye-ah-go" really made my teeth grind.
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 13:17:22
Quote by wickedpam:
Iago
I'm glad Jim finally corrected her pronunciation. "Eye-ah-go" really made my teeth grind.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 13:18:10
Raine on 08/07/2008 13:18:10
What the hell is it with Weiner and the rape and sodomy talk?
This is strange...
This is strange...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:19:51
He's one of my fave characters in Shakespere even if Othello isn't my fave play, that would be Much Ado about Nothing.
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:19:51
Quote by liam1965:Quote by wickedpam:
Iago
I'm glad Jim finally corrected her pronunciation. "Eye-ah-go" really made my teeth grind.
He's one of my fave characters in Shakespere even if Othello isn't my fave play, that would be Much Ado about Nothing.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 13:20:24
Raine on 08/07/2008 13:20:24
you could drive a truck thru that McCAin Pause...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:23:05
That is a really good movie. I highly recommend it.
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:23:05
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, Comrades! How are we all in this glorious workers' paradise today?
Hey Tri.
Have you seen this movie? Max it is a wonderful movie.
I had to look it up after I responded to you give it a listen.
That is a really good movie. I highly recommend it.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 13:23:52
Raine on 08/07/2008 13:23:52
This morning I READ in the paper that Saxby Chambliss says that Chuck Schumer is the mos tliberal member of the senate...
(it isn't in the online edition, which sorta irritates me)
But... I am so confused, I thought that was supposed to be Barack Obama?
(it isn't in the online edition, which sorta irritates me)
But... I am so confused, I thought that was supposed to be Barack Obama?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:24:35
A truck? More like a slow moving paddle boating going up the Mississippi could have floated through that pause.
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:24:35
Quote by Raine:
you could drive a truck thru that McCAin Pause...
A truck? More like a slow moving paddle boating going up the Mississippi could have floated through that pause.
Comment by Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:25:51
"Come on Hitler I'll buy a lemonade"
My God.....
Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:25:51
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, Comrades! How are we all in this glorious workers' paradise today?
Hey Tri.
Have you seen this movie? Max it is a wonderful movie.
I had to look it up after I responded to you give it a listen.
That is a really good movie. I highly recommend it.
"Come on Hitler I'll buy a lemonade"
My God.....
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 13:27:46
Raine on 08/07/2008 13:27:46
Hummingbird just flew in and out of the studio window!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:30:53
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:30:53
Oh cool.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 08/07/2008 13:31:44
Mornin' Everybody :coffee:
I just got into work, didn't sleep too well last night
Hope everyone is having a good day 
Excellent post Raine - somedays I'm just to tired to care very much 
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
m-hadley on 08/07/2008 13:31:44
Quote by Raine::party:
Mornin' Everybody :coffee:
I just got into work, didn't sleep too well last night
Hope everyone is having a good day Excellent post Raine - somedays I'm just to tired to care very much Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
Comment by Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:32:28
The mutts LOVE looking at them.
Ms. Grumpy has a hummingbird feeder and a few plants that they feed from they are here daily.
I kind of like the pseudo-magic birds as well.....
Grumpymann on 08/07/2008 13:32:28
Quote by Raine:
Hummingbird just flew in and out of the studio window!
The mutts LOVE looking at them.
Ms. Grumpy has a hummingbird feeder and a few plants that they feed from they are here daily.
I kind of like the pseudo-magic birds as well.....
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 13:35:43
Interesting....
Well, I just put it on Netfilx. At the rate I'm going, I might get to it in 2 years or so...
TriSec on 08/07/2008 13:35:43
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, Comrades! How are we all in this glorious workers' paradise today?
Hey Tri.
Have you seen this movie? Max it is a wonderful movie.
I had to look it up after I responded to you give it a listen.
That is a really good movie. I highly recommend it.
Interesting....
Well, I just put it on Netfilx. At the rate I'm going, I might get to it in 2 years or so...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:35:52
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:35:52
OMG - how did I miss that!
Happy B-Day Clint!
Happy B-Day Clint!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 13:36:10
YAYYYYYYY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINTSTER
:dance: :party:
:banana:
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 13:36:10
Quote by Raine::party:
YAYYYYYYY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINTSTER
:dance:
:party: :banana:
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 13:38:38
Faye...
Dahlink, what can we do to get you back into a better sleeping pattern?
Raine on 08/07/2008 13:38:38
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine::party:
Mornin' Everybody :coffee:
I just got into work, didn't sleep too well last night
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
Faye... Dahlink, what can we do to get you back into a better sleeping pattern?
Comment by 
BobR on 08/07/2008 13:41:55
BobR on 08/07/2008 13:41:55
Morning folks... :coffee:
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 13:47:58
TriSec on 08/07/2008 13:47:58
Geez, with all the birthdays this week, we're going to need one of these!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:48:19
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 13:48:19
For a second there I thought that was Voodoo CHild by Rogue Trader.
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 13:48:25
BobR on 08/07/2008 13:48:25
oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINSTER! 
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 13:49:48
TriSec on 08/07/2008 13:49:48
Once a year we celebrate
With stupid hats and plastic plates
The fact that you were able to make
Another trip around the sun
And the whole clan gathers round
And gifts and laughter do abound
And we let out a joyful sound
And sing that stupid song
Happy birthday!
Now you're one year older!
Happy birthday!
Your life still isn't over!
Happy birthday!
You did not accomplish much
But you didn't die this year
I guess that's good enough
So let's drink to your fading health
And hope you don't remind yourself
The chance of finding fame and wealth
Decrease with every year
Does it feel like you're doing laps
And eating food and taking naps
And hoping that someday perhaps
Your life will hold some cheer
Happy birthday!
What have you done that matters?
Happy birthday!
You're starting to get fatter
Happy birthday!
It's downhill from now on
Try not to remind yourself
Your best years are all gone
If cryogenics were all free
Then you could live like Walt Disney
And live for all eternity
Inside a block of ice
But instead your time is set
This is the only life you get
And though it hasn't ended yet
Sometimes you wish it might
Happy birthday!
You wish you had more money
Happy birthday!
Your life's so sad it's funny
Happy birthday!
How much more can you take?
But your friends are hungry
So just cut the stupid cake
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, dear...
With stupid hats and plastic plates
The fact that you were able to make
Another trip around the sun
And the whole clan gathers round
And gifts and laughter do abound
And we let out a joyful sound
And sing that stupid song
Happy birthday!
Now you're one year older!
Happy birthday!
Your life still isn't over!
Happy birthday!
You did not accomplish much
But you didn't die this year
I guess that's good enough
So let's drink to your fading health
And hope you don't remind yourself
The chance of finding fame and wealth
Decrease with every year
Does it feel like you're doing laps
And eating food and taking naps
And hoping that someday perhaps
Your life will hold some cheer
Happy birthday!
What have you done that matters?
Happy birthday!
You're starting to get fatter
Happy birthday!
It's downhill from now on
Try not to remind yourself
Your best years are all gone
If cryogenics were all free
Then you could live like Walt Disney
And live for all eternity
Inside a block of ice
But instead your time is set
This is the only life you get
And though it hasn't ended yet
Sometimes you wish it might
Happy birthday!
You wish you had more money
Happy birthday!
Your life's so sad it's funny
Happy birthday!
How much more can you take?
But your friends are hungry
So just cut the stupid cake
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday, dear...
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 13:51:10
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 13:51:10
Morning BobR
One bad thing about testing defibrillators, when there's nothing hooked up to them they assume the patient is dead and they make an awful racket. The Fortress is reverberating with alarms. My ears
Actually testing a puck like device that you put on a patient when you're applying CPR and it tells you if you're pressing hard and fast enough. Yikes, I didn't think you had to press that hard, my arthritic wrist is screaming at me for just pressing down a few times.
One bad thing about testing defibrillators, when there's nothing hooked up to them they assume the patient is dead and they make an awful racket. The Fortress is reverberating with alarms. My ears
Actually testing a puck like device that you put on a patient when you're applying CPR and it tells you if you're pressing hard and fast enough. Yikes, I didn't think you had to press that hard, my arthritic wrist is screaming at me for just pressing down a few times.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 13:53:45
Raine on 08/07/2008 13:53:45
Le sigh... McCain finally used hillary...
his newest ad...
his newest ad...
Comment by m-hadley on 08/07/2008 13:56:55
Thanks Raine,
I truly appreciate your concern, but I have a sleep mosheen, it just doesn't work so well for me on some nights :(
Cheers,
mfaye :hug:
m-hadley on 08/07/2008 13:56:55
Quote by Raine:Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine::party:
Mornin' Everybody :coffee:
I just got into work, didn't sleep too well last night
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug:
Dahlink, what can we do to get you back into a better sleeping pattern?
Thanks Raine,
I truly appreciate your concern, but I have a sleep mosheen, it just doesn't work so well for me on some nights :(
Cheers,
mfaye :hug:
Comment by 
Random on 08/07/2008 14:00:58
I am on quickly, sorry for the hit and run. but if anyone who didn't see it yesterday, i would love to have your opinions on This. Thanks.
End
Random on 08/07/2008 14:00:58
I am on quickly, sorry for the hit and run. but if anyone who didn't see it yesterday, i would love to have your opinions on This. Thanks.
End
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 14:04:13
New England Summer:
Cold, gray, rainy, not over 70º...
But you can't tell the facilities people that. The A/C is blasting, I'm wearing fleece, and seriously thinking about flipping on my space heater.
Yeah, I'm loving the global warming.
TriSec on 08/07/2008 14:04:13
New England Summer:
Cold, gray, rainy, not over 70º...
But you can't tell the facilities people that. The A/C is blasting, I'm wearing fleece, and seriously thinking about flipping on my space heater.
Yeah, I'm loving the global warming.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:05:40
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:05:40
Hey Bob - what was was that free font site you recommended a while back?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:08:31
Kinda weak really
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:08:31
Quote by Raine:
Le sigh... McCain finally used hillary...
his newest ad...
Kinda weak really
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:09:32
I think AC blasting is part of the corporate culture - I've actually got my space heater on.
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:09:32
Quote by TriSec:
New England Summer:
Cold, gray, rainy, not over 70º...
But you can't tell the facilities people that. The A/C is blasting, I'm wearing fleece, and seriously thinking about flipping on my space heater.
Yeah, I'm loving the global warming.
I think AC blasting is part of the corporate culture - I've actually got my space heater on.
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 14:10:20
I recommended a free font site?
:shrug:
dunno....
BobR on 08/07/2008 14:10:20
Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Bob - what was was that free font site you recommended a while back?
I recommended a free font site?
:shrug:dunno....
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:11:35
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:11:35
That was cute :D
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 14:11:43
BobR on 08/07/2008 14:11:43
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:12:33
I thought it was you - I could be wrong and blended two people together
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:12:33
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Bob - what was was that free font site you recommended a while back?
I recommended a free font site?
dunno....
I thought it was you - I could be wrong and blended two people together
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 14:12:33
My nephew is already calling him JET Favre!
Raine on 08/07/2008 14:12:33
Quote by Raine:
Bret Favre is traded...
HE is a new York Jet!
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 14:14:30
Seriously - they really had to dig through the archives to find that Tom Daschle clip. Do any voters under 35 even know who he is?
Oh yeah - that's not McCain's demographic...
BobR on 08/07/2008 14:14:30
Quote by wickedpam:
Kinda weak really
Seriously - they really had to dig through the archives to find that Tom Daschle clip. Do any voters under 35 even know who he is?
Oh yeah - that's not McCain's demographic...
Comment by m-hadley on 08/07/2008 14:14:52
Hiya Mala,
I think it was Mondo who provided the link to the font site. Not 100% sure, but that is what my feeble brain recalls :P
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/07/2008 14:14:52
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Bob - what was was that free font site you recommended a while back?
I recommended a free font site?
dunno....
I thought it was you - I could be wrong and blended two people together
Hiya Mala,
I think it was Mondo who provided the link to the font site. Not 100% sure, but that is what my feeble brain recalls :P
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/07/2008 14:15:09
livingonli on 08/07/2008 14:15:09
Good morning everyone. 
I think my desktop is running a little slot this morning.
Happy birthday clintster. 
And Random, did you read my comment about your story?
Oh, and I saw capt on the SMS live blog. I tried to coax him back over.
I think my desktop is running a little slot this morning.
Happy birthday clintster.
And Random, did you read my comment about your story?
Oh, and I saw capt on the SMS live blog. I tried to coax him back over.
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 14:16:58
But will that even help the team? If he had been traded to the Dolphins, they might win more than one game.
livingonli on 08/07/2008 14:16:58
Quote by Raine:
Bret Favre is traded...
HE is a new York Jet!
But will that even help the team? If he had been traded to the Dolphins, they might win more than one game.
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 14:20:28
BobR on 08/07/2008 14:20:28
"the little peanut bags of his indignation"?
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:20:56
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 14:20:56
Liv - what do you mean you tried to "coax" capt "back over"?
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 14:21:16
Raine on 08/07/2008 14:21:16
McCain Lobbyist made hundreds of thousands to outsource Jobs in Ohio.
That is not change you can believe in, my friends.
That is not change you can believe in, my friends.
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 14:23:01
Actually, I just asked him why he wasn't over here.
livingonli on 08/07/2008 14:23:01
Quote by wickedpam:
Liv - what do you mean you tried to "coax" capt "back over"?
Actually, I just asked him why he wasn't over here.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 14:23:12
TriSec on 08/07/2008 14:23:12
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 14:24:10
I have to be careful here. I think my wife met Favre's parents years back during one of her annual visits to MS usually during Mardi Gras. They were king & queen of the Mardi Gras party I believe. Of course there's little left of the town now, but that's a different story.
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 14:24:10
Quote by Raine:
Bret Favre is traded...
HE is a new York Jet!
I have to be careful here. I think my wife met Favre's parents years back during one of her annual visits to MS usually during Mardi Gras. They were king & queen of the Mardi Gras party I believe. Of course there's little left of the town now, but that's a different story.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 14:26:14
YEah... what the heck?
Capt! get thee back over here !! WE miss you!
Raine on 08/07/2008 14:26:14
Quote by wickedpam:
Liv - what do you mean you tried to "coax" capt "back over"?
YEah... what the heck?
Capt! get thee back over here !! WE miss you!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 14:26:31
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 14:26:31
I'll do it anyway
J E T S
Just
End
The
Season
Though I think I've turned the corner as far as Boston sports are concerned. I haven't watched a Red Sox game in at least a month, and I have no interest whatsoever in the Patriots pre-season game tonight other that the fact that it will make my commute home tonight a living hell.
J E T S
Just
End
The
Season
Though I think I've turned the corner as far as Boston sports are concerned. I haven't watched a Red Sox game in at least a month, and I have no interest whatsoever in the Patriots pre-season game tonight other that the fact that it will make my commute home tonight a living hell.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 14:29:28
IT is a little sad really. I hope he does well, but he is starting to remind me of Jordan... who should have retired long before he did.
My sister is a big time Packer fan... even she thinks it is time for him to hang the helemt up...
On the other hand... compared to Pennington... this might be good for the Jets.
Man... I always get cabin fever for football in August.
Raine on 08/07/2008 14:29:28
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:
Bret Favre is traded...
HE is a new York Jet!
I have to be careful here. I think my wife met Favre's parents years back during one of her annual visits to MS usually during Mardi Gras. They were king & queen of the Mardi Gras party I believe. Of course there's little left of the town now, but that's a different story.
My sister is a big time Packer fan... even she thinks it is time for him to hang the helemt up...
On the other hand... compared to Pennington... this might be good for the Jets.
Man... I always get cabin fever for football in August.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 14:36:10
TriSec on 08/07/2008 14:36:10
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 14:37:51
Raine on 08/07/2008 14:37:51
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 14:44:12
Raine on 08/07/2008 14:44:12
Michelle and Barack are interviewed in LAdies Home Journal
It is an amazing interview. It's long, but worth the read.
It is an amazing interview. It's long, but worth the read.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 14:49:07
My fave part:
Breaking New Ground
BARACK OBAMA: Michelle had a conversation with Malia during the campaign, when Senator Clinton and I were still in the midst of the primary. You said, "You know, this is a pretty big deal. If Daddy wins, he'd be the first African-American to be a nominee."
MICHELLE OBAMA: I said, "Do you realize how important that is, how significant?" Malia says, "Oh, yeah. Because there was slavery, and there were people who couldn't do things because of their race." And she said, "But, it would also be a big deal if a woman had won. Because there was also the time when women couldn't vote. So it would have been a big deal either way." This is her talking.
BARACK OBAMA: But it was the past, it was historical. She wasn't feeling as if somehow this was a victory for her, because she feels like she's already won that one. So this generation is going to have different experiences. But family itself -- that, hopefully, is a constant. The joys, how they connect with you. Having that support. That's the American story of each successive generation working hard, passing on a better life to the next one. And part of the challenges of this election is making sure that that story continues for everybody. The government can't solve every problem, but an enlightened government can make sure that people can work hard for their dreams and achieve them. Government can knock down barriers so that families are in a stronger position. And that's what we're going to be fighting for in this election.
:clap:
That is what America looks like!
Raine on 08/07/2008 14:49:07
Quote by Raine:
Michelle and Barack are interviewed in LAdies Home Journal
It is an amazing interview. It's long, but worth the read.
Breaking New Ground
BARACK OBAMA: Michelle had a conversation with Malia during the campaign, when Senator Clinton and I were still in the midst of the primary. You said, "You know, this is a pretty big deal. If Daddy wins, he'd be the first African-American to be a nominee."
MICHELLE OBAMA: I said, "Do you realize how important that is, how significant?" Malia says, "Oh, yeah. Because there was slavery, and there were people who couldn't do things because of their race." And she said, "But, it would also be a big deal if a woman had won. Because there was also the time when women couldn't vote. So it would have been a big deal either way." This is her talking.
BARACK OBAMA: But it was the past, it was historical. She wasn't feeling as if somehow this was a victory for her, because she feels like she's already won that one. So this generation is going to have different experiences. But family itself -- that, hopefully, is a constant. The joys, how they connect with you. Having that support. That's the American story of each successive generation working hard, passing on a better life to the next one. And part of the challenges of this election is making sure that that story continues for everybody. The government can't solve every problem, but an enlightened government can make sure that people can work hard for their dreams and achieve them. Government can knock down barriers so that families are in a stronger position. And that's what we're going to be fighting for in this election.
:clap:
That is what America looks like!
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 14:49:07
I hope he's not avoiding this place because of my clumsy attempt at detente a couple days ago...
BobR on 08/07/2008 14:49:07
Quote by wickedpam:
Liv - what do you mean you tried to "coax" capt "back over"?
I hope he's not avoiding this place because of my clumsy attempt at detente a couple days ago...
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 14:57:23
livingonli on 08/07/2008 14:57:23
McCain's campaign strategy. 
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 15:07:19
Raine on 08/07/2008 15:07:19
Hullo? is there anybody out there? Anyone at all?
:spliff:
:spliff:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 15:08:53
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 15:08:53
I'm here - just working working too
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 15:09:35
livingonli on 08/07/2008 15:09:35
Checking my e-mail.
Comment by 
starling310 on 08/07/2008 15:10:11
starling310 on 08/07/2008 15:10:11
Capt better not be gone!
I already had to say goodbye to MGM!
I can't lose another Lesbian-Man-Crush-Blog-Friend.
( It's all about me, people! Please! )
I already had to say goodbye to MGM!
I can't lose another Lesbian-Man-Crush-Blog-Friend.
( It's all about me, people! Please! )
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 15:13:33
ditto... :kickcan:
BobR on 08/07/2008 15:13:33
Quote by wickedpam:
I'm here - just working working too
ditto... :kickcan:
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 15:14:14
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 15:14:14
I'm here Raine. Just very sporadically while working. It took 2 1/2 hours to set this darned defibrillator test up. The test itself will probably run 30 minutes.
And I just realized that in the Fortress of Solitude I can actually listen to things. So since I haven't heard all of yesterday's SMS yet (I go to sleep with Mama and she puts me to sleep) it's playing now.
Now it's time to nuke my soup.
And I just realized that in the Fortress of Solitude I can actually listen to things. So since I haven't heard all of yesterday's SMS yet (I go to sleep with Mama and she puts me to sleep) it's playing now.
Now it's time to nuke my soup.
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 15:18:15
livingonli on 08/07/2008 15:18:15
Random if you're lurking about. Your buddy's on the SMS Live Blog.
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 15:19:14
Do you work for UL or something?
I worked for them for a couple months straight out of college, testing wire and light fixtures, and more bizarre things. It was a strange job.
BobR on 08/07/2008 15:19:14
Quote by trojanrabbit:
I'm here Raine. Just very sporadically while working. It took 2 1/2 hours to set this darned defibrillator test up. The test itself will probably run 30 minutes.
And I just realized that in the Fortress of Solitude I can actually listen to things. So since I haven't heard all of yesterday's SMS yet (I go to sleep with Mama and she puts me to sleep) it's playing now.
Now it's time to nuke my soup.
Do you work for UL or something?
I worked for them for a couple months straight out of college, testing wire and light fixtures, and more bizarre things. It was a strange job.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/07/2008 15:21:26
Hiya Roomie,
I just tracked down Capt over at the Live Blog and told him I missed him here and asked him if he's coming back. No response yet.
How's thangs witchu today.? BTB, I had a phone call from RB last night - happee , happee camper today :D
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/07/2008 15:21:26
Quote by starling310:
Capt better not be gone!
I already had to say goodbye to MGM!
I can't lose another Lesbian-Man-Crush-Blog-Friend.
( It's all about me, people! Please! )
Hiya Roomie,
I just tracked down Capt over at the Live Blog and told him I missed him here and asked him if he's coming back. No response yet.
How's thangs witchu today.? BTB, I had a phone call from RB last night - happee , happee camper today :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 15:21:57
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 15:21:57
I'm trying to be a good boy. I came over to 4F so that I could participate NOT during work hours... and then proceeded to start doing too much here while I should be working.
And with the shingles and the lack of sleep for three days now, I can barely concentrate, I can't afford to be shifting gears like that, I won't accomplish ANYTHING.
But I'm here, and occasionally reading.
Love you all!
And with the shingles and the lack of sleep for three days now, I can barely concentrate, I can't afford to be shifting gears like that, I won't accomplish ANYTHING.
But I'm here, and occasionally reading.
Love you all!
Comment by 
clintster on 08/07/2008 15:23:51
Thankees! w00t w00t! I am currently in my planning period, but I am about to head to the doctor to have my throat checked out. BEtween having a chest cold the past couople of weeks, rehearsing my show and "forcefully suggesting" to the kidz that they quiet down, it's a wonder I can talk at all.
Anywhoozle, off to the doc. I'll check in later on your local 4F station.
clintster on 08/07/2008 15:23:51
Quote by Raine::party:
Thankees! w00t w00t! I am currently in my planning period, but I am about to head to the doctor to have my throat checked out. BEtween having a chest cold the past couople of weeks, rehearsing my show and "forcefully suggesting" to the kidz that they quiet down, it's a wonder I can talk at all.
Anywhoozle, off to the doc. I'll check in later on your local 4F station.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/07/2008 15:29:20
Raine,
I think that there is no better example of the ramifications (I love that word - so butch!) of our disastrous foreign and domestic policies under the Bush/Cheney administration than the realization that we don't have a leg to stand on when it comes to criticizing other countries' human rights records. Oy vey
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/07/2008 15:29:20
Quote by Raine:
China to Bush: Don't interfere with our affairs.
Raine,
I think that there is no better example of the ramifications (I love that word - so butch!) of our disastrous foreign and domestic policies under the Bush/Cheney administration than the realization that we don't have a leg to stand on when it comes to criticizing other countries' human rights records. Oy vey
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 15:29:48
Ooooh...loverly!
starling310 on 08/07/2008 15:29:48
Quote by m-hadley:
BTB, I had a phone call from RB last night - happee , happee camper today :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Ooooh...loverly!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 15:31:45
"Or something" probably fits. I work for a medical device manufacturer. We do all of the relevant regulatory safety and EMC tests ourselves. Here we primarily manufacture patient monitors (bedside and patient-worn) and defibrillators. I'm on the EMC end, which deals with radio-frequency interference, static discharge and power line disturbances. The test I'm doing today measures how much interference a device puts on the power line (ever try to use an AM radio near a CF lamp?).
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 15:31:45
Quote by BobR:Quote by trojanrabbit:
I'm here Raine. Just very sporadically while working. It took 2 1/2 hours to set this darned defibrillator test up. The test itself will probably run 30 minutes.
And I just realized that in the Fortress of Solitude I can actually listen to things. So since I haven't heard all of yesterday's SMS yet (I go to sleep with Mama and she puts me to sleep) it's playing now.
Now it's time to nuke my soup.
Do you work for UL or something?
I worked for them for a couple months straight out of college, testing wire and light fixtures, and more bizarre things. It was a strange job.
"Or something" probably fits. I work for a medical device manufacturer. We do all of the relevant regulatory safety and EMC tests ourselves. Here we primarily manufacture patient monitors (bedside and patient-worn) and defibrillators. I'm on the EMC end, which deals with radio-frequency interference, static discharge and power line disturbances. The test I'm doing today measures how much interference a device puts on the power line (ever try to use an AM radio near a CF lamp?).
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 15:38:04
Amen.
There he is over there talking about workers rights... when here in America?
Hello Pot. meet kettle.
We are 53 in the world when it comes to freedom of the press rights. How sad is that?
Raine on 08/07/2008 15:38:04
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine:
China to Bush: Don't interfere with our affairs.
Raine,
I think that there is no better example of the ramifications (I love that word - so butch!) of our disastrous foreign and domestic policies under the Bush/Cheney administration than the realization that we don't have a leg to stand on when it comes to criticizing other countries' human rights records. Oy vey
Cheers,
mfaye
There he is over there talking about workers rights... when here in America?
Hello Pot. meet kettle.
We are 53 in the world when it comes to freedom of the press rights. How sad is that?
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/07/2008 15:38:34
Good morning all! Hope you can hear me way down here!
This was shouted at about 8:30 this morning.. it is just now reaching you because of how fast sound moves....
Scoopster on 08/07/2008 15:38:34
Good morning all! Hope you can hear me way down here!
This was shouted at about 8:30 this morning.. it is just now reaching you because of how fast sound moves....
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 15:43:59
The press (at least the M$M) doesn't WANT to be free. They are perfectly happy being bought and paid for.
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 15:43:59
Quote by Raine:Amen.Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine:
China to Bush: Don't interfere with our affairs.
Raine,
I think that there is no better example of the ramifications (I love that word - so butch!) of our disastrous foreign and domestic policies under the Bush/Cheney administration than the realization that we don't have a leg to stand on when it comes to criticizing other countries' human rights records. Oy vey
Cheers,
mfaye
There he is over there talking about workers rights... when here in America?
Hello Pot. meet kettle.
We are 53 in the world when it comes to freedom of the press rights. How sad is that?
The press (at least the M$M) doesn't WANT to be free. They are perfectly happy being bought and paid for.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 15:47:01
Raine on 08/07/2008 15:47:01
Hey Black men... give up your seats for the White women.
And the Tavern says it isn't racism...
Just SEXISM.
:rage:
And the Tavern says it isn't racism...
Just SEXISM.
:rage:
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 15:47:45
Raine on 08/07/2008 15:47:45
SCOOP!
Comment by m-hadley on 08/07/2008 15:51:21
53rd in the world? - pathetic
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/07/2008 15:51:21
Quote by Raine:Amen.Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine:
China to Bush: Don't interfere with our affairs.
Raine,
I think that there is no better example of the ramifications (I love that word - so butch!) of our disastrous foreign and domestic policies under the Bush/Cheney administration than the realization that we don't have a leg to stand on when it comes to criticizing other countries' human rights records. Oy vey
Cheers,
mfaye
There he is over there talking about workers rights... when here in America?
Hello Pot. meet kettle.
We are 53 in the world when it comes to freedom of the press rights. How sad is that?
53rd in the world? - pathetic
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 15:52:20
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 15:52:20
Hey Scoop - you give a tour through the mines?
Comment by Scoopster on 08/07/2008 15:55:11
You didn't actually think I dug them, didja? :lol:
Scoopster on 08/07/2008 15:55:11
Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Scoop - you give a tour through the mines?
You didn't actually think I dug them, didja? :lol:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 15:57:31
To quote Star
"Elitist"
;)
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 15:57:31
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Scoop - you give a tour through the mines?
You didn't actually think I dug them, didja? :lol:
To quote Star
"Elitist"
;)
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 15:58:18
starling310 on 08/07/2008 15:58:18
Bertrand Russell was a philosopher.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 16:05:55
Raine on 08/07/2008 16:05:55
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 16:07:41
Damn, man, you had me scared there for a bit...
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 16:07:41
Quote by Scoopster:
Aw shit.. McCain caught Obama in a hardcore flip..
Damn, man, you had me scared there for a bit...
Comment by m-hadley on 08/07/2008 16:12:43
Smarty pants :P
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/07/2008 16:12:43
Quote by starling310:
Bertrand Russell was a philosopher.
Smarty pants :P
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 16:14:21
I forwarded this on to my Right-Wing father in law, who is forever forwarding to me the latest faux flip-flop and/or various right-wing "humor" that's basically just an excuse to further the idea that Obama is to the left of Karl Marx, less experienced than my 2 year old son and subtly reminding us that we can't trust a black man to run our country, all in the name of "humor".
Wonder if he'll recognize real humor when he sees it.
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 16:14:21
Quote by Scoopster:
Aw shit.. McCain caught Obama in a hardcore flip..
I forwarded this on to my Right-Wing father in law, who is forever forwarding to me the latest faux flip-flop and/or various right-wing "humor" that's basically just an excuse to further the idea that Obama is to the left of Karl Marx, less experienced than my 2 year old son and subtly reminding us that we can't trust a black man to run our country, all in the name of "humor".
Wonder if he'll recognize real humor when he sees it.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 16:16:02
Raine on 08/07/2008 16:16:02
Well JUST now... live on TV. John McCain Mocked again Tire pressure.
He is giving a speech... and said again we have to SURGE the economy.... And he is READING his speech from PAper... the man doesn't seem to be able to use a teleprompter.
Oh Mah Gawd.
He is giving a speech... and said again we have to SURGE the economy.... And he is READING his speech from PAper... the man doesn't seem to be able to use a teleprompter.
Oh Mah Gawd.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 16:17:45
:rofl: :rofl:
WTF, why is the lightning detector going off? Ugh, a little patch of red on the radar moving my way. I'd like to finish this test.
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 16:17:45
Quote by Scoopster:
Aw shit.. McCain caught Obama in a hardcore flip..
:rofl:
:rofl:WTF, why is the lightning detector going off? Ugh, a little patch of red on the radar moving my way. I'd like to finish this test.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 16:18:32
Raine on 08/07/2008 16:18:32
This guy is just terrible at a stump speech! he is misreading his lines!
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 16:19:13
Raine on 08/07/2008 16:19:13
OK... I gotta turn this off... I need thom.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 16:26:42
That's Elitist Smarty Pants. Thank you very much!
starling310 on 08/07/2008 16:26:42
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:
Bertrand Russell was a philosopher.
Smarty pants :P
Cheers,
mfaye
That's Elitist Smarty Pants. Thank you very much!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 16:26:50
Okay that's just silly, even I can read off a teleprompter.
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 16:26:50
Quote by Raine:
Well JUST now... live on TV. John McCain Mocked again Tire pressure.
He is giving a speech... and said again we have to SURGE the economy.... And he is READING his speech from PAper... the man doesn't seem to be able to use a teleprompter.
Oh Mah Gawd.
Okay that's just silly, even I can read off a teleprompter.
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 16:27:54
BobR on 08/07/2008 16:27:54
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 16:41:40
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 16:41:40
Hey Raine. Don't fret. I received my Yahoo Pro Football Pick-em invitation today. Only four weeks until the big kickoff. Whoo hoo! GO COLTS! 
p.s. Men are pussies. Just sayin'
p.s. Men are pussies. Just sayin'
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 16:43:43
livingonli on 08/07/2008 16:43:43
Anyone listening to Thom talk about how horrible things are in China? I wonder if they laughed at Bush's "denouncement" of Human Rights abuses.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 16:47:13
Raine on 08/07/2008 16:47:13
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 16:48:26
This
is for Liv.
They didn't laugh. They were out and out pissed at the chimp.
Raine on 08/07/2008 16:48:26
Quote by Raine:
China to Bush: Don't interfere with our affairs.
This
is for Liv. They didn't laugh. They were out and out pissed at the chimp.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 16:49:40
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 16:49:40
Happy Birthday Clintster!!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 16:49:52
Sorta like "people who live in glass houses" combined with "we own your ass, STFU"
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 16:49:52
Quote by livingonli:
Anyone listening to Thom talk about how horrible things are in China? I wonder if they laughed at Bush's "denouncement" of Human Rights abuses.
Sorta like "people who live in glass houses" combined with "we own your ass, STFU"
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 16:49:55
4 WEEKS! I cannot wait... I get like this EVERY AUGUST.
Raine on 08/07/2008 16:49:55
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Hey Raine. Don't fret. I received my Yahoo Pro Football Pick-em invitation today. Only four weeks until the big kickoff. Whoo hoo! GO COLTS!
p.s. Men are pussies. Just sayin'
4 WEEKS! I cannot wait... I get like this EVERY AUGUST.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/07/2008 16:58:13
Scoopster on 08/07/2008 16:58:13
Urgh.. just listening to McCain reminds me of 1996 and listening to Bob Dole. How in the hell do these old codgers end up winning their party's nomination?!
Seriously.. if Obama doesn't win this election by more than 8 points I'm gonna be disappointed. I personally think it's a given that ANY Dem could beat McCain; it's just a matter of how wide the percentage gap is gonna be.
Seriously.. if Obama doesn't win this election by more than 8 points I'm gonna be disappointed. I personally think it's a given that ANY Dem could beat McCain; it's just a matter of how wide the percentage gap is gonna be.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 17:02:18
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 17:02:18
Ooooh, I have visitors at the Fortress. Two deer.
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 17:03:38
Random on 08/07/2008 17:03:38
Random's back.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 17:04:52
Raine on 08/07/2008 17:04:52
Where is Rush?
- Fifty-six government employees -- including a police officer, a felony court clerk, two corrections officers and 27 school bus drivers and attendants -- were arrested in a scam that used health insurance information to fraudulently obtain prescriptions for the painkiller OxyContin, authorities said Wednesday.
Sixty-two people were arrested in total and all face charges including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering and grand theft, according to the Miami-Dade state attorney's office.
Authorities estimate 130 medically unnecessary prescriptions for OxyContin -- more than 12,000 tablets -- were presented to pharmacies. The drugs have an estimated street value of $400,000, prosecutors said.
OxyContin is a popular painkiller, delivering an instant "high" when it is crushed or dissolved and ingested.
The scam began in January 2003, when six "recruiters" enlisted a group of people, most of them employees of local government, to participate in the ring, according to prosecutors.
Those employees provided their health insurance identification information, and with that information they obtained unnecessary prescriptions for OxyContin from another codefendant, who was a physician, authorities said.
========================================
- Fifty-six government employees -- including a police officer, a felony court clerk, two corrections officers and 27 school bus drivers and attendants -- were arrested in a scam that used health insurance information to fraudulently obtain prescriptions for the painkiller OxyContin, authorities said Wednesday.
Sixty-two people were arrested in total and all face charges including racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering and grand theft, according to the Miami-Dade state attorney's office.
Authorities estimate 130 medically unnecessary prescriptions for OxyContin -- more than 12,000 tablets -- were presented to pharmacies. The drugs have an estimated street value of $400,000, prosecutors said.
OxyContin is a popular painkiller, delivering an instant "high" when it is crushed or dissolved and ingested.
The scam began in January 2003, when six "recruiters" enlisted a group of people, most of them employees of local government, to participate in the ring, according to prosecutors.
Those employees provided their health insurance identification information, and with that information they obtained unnecessary prescriptions for OxyContin from another codefendant, who was a physician, authorities said.
========================================
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 17:07:31
I miss seeing deer.
you don't get many of them down here in Atlanta. I used to have a few that would daily walk in my yard, in NY.
Sigh.
Raine on 08/07/2008 17:07:31
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Ooooh, I have visitors at the Fortress. Two deer.
you don't get many of them down here in Atlanta. I used to have a few that would daily walk in my yard, in NY.
Sigh.
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 17:09:26
Random on 08/07/2008 17:09:26
Probably the scariest thing about Obama's "Flip-Flop" Is that it soudns exactly like something McCain would do...and probably will do.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 17:09:46
starling310 on 08/07/2008 17:09:46
Ugh..Roni Deutsch...the walking infomercial.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 17:10:56
Hope the pictures come out.
I spent a weekend at my cousin's place in NH trying to fix a PC then giving up and setting up a new one (Vista UGH). The deer came right up to the living room window.
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 17:10:56
Quote by Raine:I miss seeing deer.Quote by trojanrabbit:
Ooooh, I have visitors at the Fortress. Two deer.
you don't get many of them down here in Atlanta. I used to have a few that would daily walk in my yard, in NY.
Sigh.
Hope the pictures come out.
I spent a weekend at my cousin's place in NH trying to fix a PC then giving up and setting up a new one (Vista UGH). The deer came right up to the living room window.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 17:12:10
starling310 on 08/07/2008 17:12:10
Does she think using words like "Dude" makes her hip, or something?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 17:12:38
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 17:12:38
interesting slip saying IRS instead of USA
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 17:14:10
Hey, I say "dude" like a lot. :p
I'm hip and cool, right? Right?
*sigh*
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 17:14:10
Quote by starling310:
Does she think using words like "Dude" makes her hip, or something?
Hey, I say "dude" like a lot. :p
I'm hip and cool, right? Right?
*sigh*
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 17:15:31
livingonli on 08/07/2008 17:15:31
Does her voice sound to you like someone scratching on a blackboard?
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 17:15:40
Hey, dude, who do you think you are ocming off like dude isn't hip, dude. Dude is totally hip, dude...so...dude...
Random on 08/07/2008 17:15:40
Quote by starling310:
Does she think using words like "Dude" makes her hip, or something?
Hey, dude, who do you think you are ocming off like dude isn't hip, dude. Dude is totally hip, dude...so...dude...
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 17:17:42
Yeah, I say dude also. She just said it in a weird context.
I say it with my friends a lot.
starling310 on 08/07/2008 17:17:42
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310:
Does she think using words like "Dude" makes her hip, or something?
Hey, I say "dude" like a lot. :p
I'm hip and cool, right? Right?
*sigh*
Yeah, I say dude also. She just said it in a weird context.
I say it with my friends a lot.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 17:19:16
starling310 on 08/07/2008 17:19:16
Dude...
Seriously....
Seriously....
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 17:19:18
livingonli on 08/07/2008 17:19:18
Yeah like that 8 bucks I spent to see Batman really added to my debt. 
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 17:20:44
Wow...Here i was thinking it was the home loans, consumer culture, high gas prices and the need to own the biggest vehicle on the road.
Random on 08/07/2008 17:20:44
Quote by livingonli:
Yeah like that 8 bucks I spent to see Batman really added to my debt.
Wow...Here i was thinking it was the home loans, consumer culture, high gas prices and the need to own the biggest vehicle on the road.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 17:36:36
Heh, is this like when the equipment truck heads south for us baseball geeks?
Still the lead story of the day around these parts....(February)
TriSec on 08/07/2008 17:36:36
Quote by Raine:
4 WEEKS! I cannot wait... I get like this EVERY AUGUST.
Heh, is this like when the equipment truck heads south for us baseball geeks?
Still the lead story of the day around these parts....(February)
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 17:38:31
Where do we get these silly ideas? By paying attention to the news. Well at least the news that reports it.
livingonli on 08/07/2008 17:38:31
Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:
Yeah like that 8 bucks I spent to see Batman really added to my debt.
Wow...Here i was thinking it was the home loans, consumer culture, high gas prices and the need to own the biggest vehicle on the road.
Where do we get these silly ideas? By paying attention to the news. Well at least the news that reports it.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 17:42:43
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 17:42:43
Mondo. Dude. The answer to your movie question - Truman Capote.
CNN is in China for the big "countdown" and I notice that the sky in China has disappeared. Completely. A brownish-white haze hangs from where the sky used to be and people walking around wearing masks. Jeebus. I expect the winning marathon time to be at least 8 hours and only five people will actually make it across the finish line.
CNN is in China for the big "countdown" and I notice that the sky in China has disappeared. Completely. A brownish-white haze hangs from where the sky used to be and people walking around wearing masks. Jeebus. I expect the winning marathon time to be at least 8 hours and only five people will actually make it across the finish line.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/07/2008 17:49:19
Scoopster on 08/07/2008 17:49:19
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 18:14:05
Man... I heard that liberman was involved in a bus accident yesterday... I didn't realize it was THAT bus!! :rofl:
Metaphor! Popcawn! peanuts!
Raine on 08/07/2008 18:14:05
Quote by Scoopster:
The Straight Talk Express is a wreck... now literally as well as figuratively!
Metaphor! Popcawn! peanuts!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/07/2008 18:17:35
Holy Crap! They trashed that van!
wickedpam on 08/07/2008 18:17:35
Quote by Scoopster:
The Straight Talk Express is a wreck... now literally as well as figuratively!
Holy Crap! They trashed that van!
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:21:46
STRAIGHT TALK EXPRESS!!!
TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:21:46
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:25:58
starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:25:58
My Lady Friend is en route to LAX via Atlanta. Looks like she might miss her connection!
:doh:
:doh:
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 18:29:36
oh dear!
Do I need to head to the airport with a sandwich?
Raine on 08/07/2008 18:29:36
Quote by starling310:
My Lady Friend is en route to LAX via Atlanta. Looks like she might miss her connection!
:doh:
Do I need to head to the airport with a sandwich?
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 18:30:29
Was someone rear-ended?
:skates off to penalty box:
BobR on 08/07/2008 18:30:29
Quote by Raine:
Man... I heard that liberman was involved in a bus accident yesterday... I didn't realize it was THAT bus!! :rofl:
Metaphor! Popcawn! peanuts!
Was someone rear-ended?
:skates off to penalty box:
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 18:32:44
Raine on 08/07/2008 18:32:44
THIS is what I like to see from the Dems...
I love the *select your edition* banner. ... McCain has something like that on his website!!
I love the *select your edition* banner. ... McCain has something like that on his website!!
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:33:49
Could you? When she gets hungry, she spaces out and might forget where she's going.
Be sure and tell her that her hair doesn't look that bad.
starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:33:49
Quote by Raine:oh dear!Quote by starling310:
My Lady Friend is en route to LAX via Atlanta. Looks like she might miss her connection!
:doh:
Do I need to head to the airport with a sandwich?
Could you? When she gets hungry, she spaces out and might forget where she's going.
Be sure and tell her that her hair doesn't look that bad.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:40:07
TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:40:07
Star, your friendly av-dork can keep you apprised of the situation. All we need is a flight number and airline.
Oh, and these --->
Oh, and these --->
Comment by BobR on 08/07/2008 18:43:34
I saw this on the McCain website:
For some reason I thought it was hillarious... :rofl:
BobR on 08/07/2008 18:43:34
Quote by Raine:
THIS is what I like to see from the Dems...
I love the *select your edition* banner. ... McCain has something like that on his website!!
I saw this on the McCain website:
For some reason I thought it was hillarious... :rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 18:45:33
livingonli on 08/07/2008 18:45:33
Why does Paul Weyrich sound to me in that speech like he would make a great German?
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 18:45:43
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 18:45:43
Woah! Tornado warnings north of Springfield, MA
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 18:45:55
Wow... she is the new Paris!
It's strange. All this talk of Obama being a celeb... they are really trying to push cindy as the Celeb of his campaign.
You think she will go all sturgis on people??
Raine on 08/07/2008 18:45:55
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
THIS is what I like to see from the Dems...
I love the *select your edition* banner. ... McCain has something like that on his website!!
I saw this on the McCain website:
For some reason I thought it was hillarious... :rofl:
It's strange. All this talk of Obama being a celeb... they are really trying to push cindy as the Celeb of his campaign.
You think she will go all sturgis on people??
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:46:21
I'm on the Delta page...but, your data is probably better.
Flight #1429 BDL ---> ATL
Then she is supposed to get on
Fligth #125 ATL ---> LAX
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:46:21
Quote by TriSec:
Star, your friendly av-dork can keep you apprised of the situation. All we need is a flight number and airline.
Oh, and these --->
I'm on the Delta page...but, your data is probably better.
Flight #1429 BDL ---> ATL
Then she is supposed to get on
Fligth #125 ATL ---> LAX
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 18:47:07
livingonli on 08/07/2008 18:47:07
Is Cindy going to take off her top and give a show?
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 18:47:25
Raine on 08/07/2008 18:47:25
McCAin Nation!
Jazz hands... spirit fingers... (flamingo stance)
Jazz hands... spirit fingers... (flamingo stance)
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 18:50:13
livingonli on 08/07/2008 18:50:13
Since I have to stop at the drug store along the way, it is time for me to head off to the salt mine. 
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:52:15
:nervous:
starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:52:15
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Woah! Tornado warnings north of Springfield, MA
:nervous:
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:52:46
TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:52:46
Lesseee...
Flight 1429 currently in-flight south of Allentown, PA.
FL32, 385 KIAS (Knots indicated Airspeed)
Expected arrival: 04:23 EDT at KATL.
No information in the system for DAL125 at this time.
Flight 1429 currently in-flight south of Allentown, PA.
FL32, 385 KIAS (Knots indicated Airspeed)
Expected arrival: 04:23 EDT at KATL.
No information in the system for DAL125 at this time.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/07/2008 18:53:31
Scoopster on 08/07/2008 18:53:31
Ahh good ol' BDL.. I've begun many a trip from there myself.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:55:43
TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:55:43
According to the Delta website...
DAL125 currently "on time" [snark- it's sitting on the ground.] Scheduled departure at 04:15 from gate 58A.
DAL125 currently "on time" [snark- it's sitting on the ground.] Scheduled departure at 04:15 from gate 58A.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:56:57
Yup. She's gonna miss her flight then, unless Delta pushes it back.
125 is currently scheduled to leave at 4:15. My girl will still be in the air....snoozin' away.
starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:56:57
Quote by TriSec:
Lesseee...
Flight 1429 currently in-flight south of Allentown, PA.
FL32, 385 KIAS (Knots indicated Airspeed)
Expected arrival: 04:23 EDT at KATL.
No information in the system for DAL125 at this time.
Yup. She's gonna miss her flight then, unless Delta pushes it back.
125 is currently scheduled to leave at 4:15. My girl will still be in the air....snoozin' away.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:57:44
TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:57:44
Very cool weather radar crack
(WCVB, Boston...but with national coverage)
There's a bigger cell just east of Worcester, but not headed my way.
(WCVB, Boston...but with national coverage)
There's a bigger cell just east of Worcester, but not headed my way.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:58:36
Where is the FedEx person with my Hard Drive? Harumpf!
starling310 on 08/07/2008 18:58:36
Where is the FedEx person with my Hard Drive? Harumpf!
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:59:27
TriSec on 08/07/2008 18:59:27
I wouldn't count on 125 leaving on-time. And if it's close, the airline will usually hold a connecting flight. She's got a chance.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:01:09
RUN SACHA! RUN!
:sprint:
starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:01:09
Quote by TriSec:
I wouldn't count on 125 leaving on-time. And if it's close, the airline will usually hold a connecting flight. She's got a chance.
RUN SACHA! RUN!
:sprint:
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 19:01:20
Raine on 08/07/2008 19:01:20
WE have a storm Rolling thru metro Atlanta.
That is gonna make her delay a little worse I suspect.
That is gonna make her delay a little worse I suspect.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:01:28
TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:01:28
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:04:09
TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:04:09
Ah, storms in Atlanta.
I got stuck in a hold there once....circled the same seement plant for about 45 minutes. Once it cleared off, they let all the departing flights takeoff (including my connection) before we could land.
Great planning, there.
Anyway, I had about 4 hours to kill until the next flight, so I hopped the subway into the city for an hour in what so far is my only visit to Atlanta.
I got stuck in a hold there once....circled the same seement plant for about 45 minutes. Once it cleared off, they let all the departing flights takeoff (including my connection) before we could land.
Great planning, there.
Anyway, I had about 4 hours to kill until the next flight, so I hopped the subway into the city for an hour in what so far is my only visit to Atlanta.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 19:04:18
Raine on 08/07/2008 19:04:18
Boomers in the Atl.
Starling... if her layover if for an extended perios of time, She has a plate at our dinner table.
Starling... if her layover if for an extended perios of time, She has a plate at our dinner table.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:04:54
starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:04:54
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:05:28
Aw. That's sweet. I'll tell her!
starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:05:28
Quote by Raine:
Boomers in the Atl.
Starling... if her layover if for an extended perios of time, She has a plate at our dinner table.
Aw. That's sweet. I'll tell her!
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 19:07:41
Raine on 08/07/2008 19:07:41
WE are pretty much in the center of that circle around the city ./ Slightly to the right and up by maybe.. MAYBE 1/16 if an inch. the airport is to our south.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 19:08:57
Yeah, wife just called saying she's expecting some real bad stuff in the next few minutes and is going outside to take the furniture in.
I'm not even going to bother with driving on I-93/128 tonight. I'll just tell TomTom to keep me off the highways. I'll probably be driving faster.
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 19:08:57
Quote by starling310:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Woah! Tornado warnings north of Springfield, MA
:nervous:
Yeah, wife just called saying she's expecting some real bad stuff in the next few minutes and is going outside to take the furniture in.
I'm not even going to bother with driving on I-93/128 tonight. I'll just tell TomTom to keep me off the highways. I'll probably be driving faster.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:10:16
starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:10:16
Really? That IS close!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 19:10:31
Methinks that's the one we're gonna get.
ETA, oh shit yea, we're gonna get it dead on.
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 19:10:31
Quote by TriSec:
Very cool weather radar crack
(WCVB, Boston...but with national coverage)
There's a bigger cell just east of Worcester, but not headed my way.
Methinks that's the one we're gonna get.
ETA, oh shit yea, we're gonna get it dead on.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:22:33
TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:22:33
:kickcan:
Hartsfield doesn't have an online ATC feed. A much smaller airport called "Peachtree" [KPDK] is the only area feed, which won't be handling DAL1429.
Hartsfield doesn't have an online ATC feed. A much smaller airport called "Peachtree" [KPDK] is the only area feed, which won't be handling DAL1429.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 19:23:32
trojanrabbit on 08/07/2008 19:23:32
Toodles all, I'm gonna try to get home...
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:27:05
TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:27:05
1429 now nearing Lynchburg, VA. Looks like they've flown the length of the Blue Ridge Parkway today.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:28:22
starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:28:22
Good luck rabbit! Be careful out there.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:37:42
starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:37:42
Is it me, or do we never get a nice light rain anymore?
Remember, we used to get rain that still allowed you to keep your windows/doors open?
Now, every rainfall is a TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR, or SEVERE THUNDERSTORM!
Remember, we used to get rain that still allowed you to keep your windows/doors open?
Now, every rainfall is a TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR, or SEVERE THUNDERSTORM!
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:43:52
starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:43:52
Looks like Delta delayed Flight #125. So, she'll probably be okay.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:47:50
You're mad; we've always had violent weather and tornadoes in New England. We have also always been at war with Oceania.
TriSec on 08/07/2008 19:47:50
Quote by starling310:
Is it me, or do we never get a nice light rain anymore?
Remember, we used to get rain that still allowed you to keep your windows/doors open?
Now, every rainfall is a TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR, or SEVERE THUNDERSTORM!
You're mad; we've always had violent weather and tornadoes in New England. We have also always been at war with Oceania.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 19:51:18
Yay TomTom! Much better than Garmin. (Inside comment which I prefer not to explain because I try to keep my work personas and my on-line personas completely separate)
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 19:51:18
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Yeah, wife just called saying she's expecting some real bad stuff in the next few minutes and is going outside to take the furniture in.
I'm not even going to bother with driving on I-93/128 tonight. I'll just tell TomTom to keep me off the highways. I'll probably be driving faster.
Yay TomTom! Much better than Garmin. (Inside comment which I prefer not to explain because I try to keep my work personas and my on-line personas completely separate)
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 19:54:47
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 19:54:47
For them what cares, I'll probably not be around much next week, going to NC to visit my parents. They live in Brevard, not terribly far from the Blue Ridge.
NW Airlines out of Manchester, connecting through Detroit into Asheville.
(In case anyone is stalking me, figured I'd make it a little easier. ;-) )
NW Airlines out of Manchester, connecting through Detroit into Asheville.
(In case anyone is stalking me, figured I'd make it a little easier. ;-) )
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:57:11
This is becoming the new favorite Blog activity: Blogger Flight Watch!
starling310 on 08/07/2008 19:57:11
Quote by liam1965:
For them what cares, I'll probably not be around much next week, going to NC to visit my parents. They live in Brevard, not terribly far from the Blue Ridge.
NW Airlines out of Manchester, connecting through Detroit into Asheville.
(In case anyone is stalking me, figured I'd make it a little easier. ;-) )
This is becoming the new favorite Blog activity: Blogger Flight Watch!
Comment by clintster on 08/07/2008 20:07:06
clintster on 08/07/2008 20:07:06
I'm back and the doctor says it's pneumonia. I have to stay home tomorrow. Also, I have a student in one of my classes that I am about to toss out for his behavior. I'm a little bit miserable, actually. Think I'll crawl into bed and watch "Return of the Jedi".
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 20:07:07
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 20:07:07
We have a fairly long layover on the trip home, and I was hoping we connected through Atlanta (we often do), because then I could have sat there wondering if I had time to track down Raine and Bob. :)
(Now who's a stalker?)
(Now who's a stalker?)
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 20:11:00
Raine on 08/07/2008 20:11:00
cleared out around here. now it is stormy and drizzly.
you know... normal stuff.
you know... normal stuff.
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 20:13:52
TriSec on 08/07/2008 20:13:52
1429 is letting down now.
I have them at FL19 and 364 KIAS, about 15 minutes out of KATL.
Looks like a straight-in approach, I have them northeast of the Airport, over Hartwell Lake.
I have them at FL19 and 364 KIAS, about 15 minutes out of KATL.
Looks like a straight-in approach, I have them northeast of the Airport, over Hartwell Lake.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:14:04
starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:14:04
I don't even a Tire Pressure Gauge.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:14:40
:banana:
starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:14:40
Quote by TriSec:
1429 is letting down now.
I have them at FL19 and 364 KIAS, about 15 minutes out of KATL.
Looks like a straight-in approach, I have them northeast of the Airport, over Hartwell Lake.
:banana:
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 20:17:44
Raine on 08/07/2008 20:17:44
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:18:45
starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:18:45
Merriam-Webster
celebrity : n.
1 : the state of being celebrated
2 : a famous of celebrated person
Wikipedia
"A celebrity is a widely-recognized or famous person who commands a high degree of public and media attention. "
Mmmmyup. Obama is a celebrity.
celebrity : n.
1 : the state of being celebrated
2 : a famous of celebrated person
Wikipedia
"A celebrity is a widely-recognized or famous person who commands a high degree of public and media attention. "
Mmmmyup. Obama is a celebrity.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 20:20:49
May I add. I am glad they intercepted this... I sounds WAY too much like the guy who killed liberals in the Tennessee church.
Raine on 08/07/2008 20:20:49
Quote by Raine:
Oh Dear.
A man arrested for threatening to assassinate Obama.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:24:30
Further Investigation will probably reveal O'Reilly and Hannity books strewn throughout his apartment.
starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:24:30
Quote by Raine:May I add. I am glad they intercepted this... I sounds WAY too much like the guy who killed liberals in the Tennessee church.Quote by Raine:
Oh Dear.
A man arrested for threatening to assassinate Obama.
Further Investigation will probably reveal O'Reilly and Hannity books strewn throughout his apartment.
Comment by starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:27:26
starling310 on 08/07/2008 20:27:26
Uh...randi, he was trying to explain it to you.
If you didn't interrupt him!
If you didn't interrupt him!
Comment by TriSec on 08/07/2008 20:28:54
TriSec on 08/07/2008 20:28:54
And it looks like 1429 is holding now. I've had them East of Atlanta Proper for the last 15 minutes at a constant altitude of 11,900 feet and 280 knots or so.
How's the weather?
I'm going to be dropping off and heading out soon, so that'll be all from your av-dork for today.
:peace:
How's the weather?
I'm going to be dropping off and heading out soon, so that'll be all from your av-dork for today.
:peace:
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 20:40:36
livingonli on 08/07/2008 20:40:36
On the way to work I saw something that kind of creeped me out. When I was stopped at the traffic light the car in front of me had next to his Slayer bumper sticker a "proud Confederate American" bumper sticker with both the American and Confederate flags and this guy had New York plates. And I thought the lingering W '04 stickers were with creepy people. 
I think I've seen one or two SUVs with McCain stickers here on Long Island. It looks like we still have our deep dark corner of reactionaries in this neck of the woods even as Long Island has shifted more blue in recent years.
I think I've seen one or two SUVs with McCain stickers here on Long Island. It looks like we still have our deep dark corner of reactionaries in this neck of the woods even as Long Island has shifted more blue in recent years.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 20:52:27
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 20:52:27
On my drive home, I was listening to NPR, and they had a clip of a John McCain event that made me want to reach through the radio, grab him by the neck and bank his head against a wall to try to bang some sense in to him.
The question that was asked was "Knowing what you know now, would you still vote to authorize the war in Iraq?" and he said (approximately) "Y'know, a world without Saddam Hussein is safer. What do you think Saddam Hussein would be doing with $130/barrel oil? He'd be making good on his stated intentions to develop nuclear and biological weapons."
Which is wrong on SO many fronts.
First, who says oil would be at $130/barrel if we hadn't gone to war in Iraq? If we'd actually stayed full force in Afghanistan, gotten bin Laden, stabilized the country and gotten the heck out, would oil today still be $130/barrel?
Second, THERE WERE NO WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION FOUND! He was obeying the U.N. mandate, there's no reason to think he was planning on stopping any time soon. The "stated goal" was from much earlier, it's kind of like suggesting that if I won the lottery, I'd be "training for his stated goal to be a fireman" because when I was a child I said "I wanna be a fireman when I grow up".
Ludicrousy. Absolute ludicrousy. Is this ALL he has?
(Yes, I believe I may have made up the term "ludicrousy", but I don't care).
The question that was asked was "Knowing what you know now, would you still vote to authorize the war in Iraq?" and he said (approximately) "Y'know, a world without Saddam Hussein is safer. What do you think Saddam Hussein would be doing with $130/barrel oil? He'd be making good on his stated intentions to develop nuclear and biological weapons."
Which is wrong on SO many fronts.
First, who says oil would be at $130/barrel if we hadn't gone to war in Iraq? If we'd actually stayed full force in Afghanistan, gotten bin Laden, stabilized the country and gotten the heck out, would oil today still be $130/barrel?
Second, THERE WERE NO WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION FOUND! He was obeying the U.N. mandate, there's no reason to think he was planning on stopping any time soon. The "stated goal" was from much earlier, it's kind of like suggesting that if I won the lottery, I'd be "training for his stated goal to be a fireman" because when I was a child I said "I wanna be a fireman when I grow up".
Ludicrousy. Absolute ludicrousy. Is this ALL he has?
(Yes, I believe I may have made up the term "ludicrousy", but I don't care).
Comment by MMB on 08/07/2008 21:04:48
So livin are you saying us confederates can't be american? and by the way how many american,british ships flew over slave ships? now guess how many confederate flags flew over slave ships thats right a big fat zero!!!!! Not all confederate southern people are bad it's split pretty equal with yankees.
MMB on 08/07/2008 21:04:48
Quote by livingonli:
On the way to work I saw something that kind of creeped me out. When I was stopped at the traffic light the car in front of me had next to his Slayer bumper sticker a "proud Confederate American" bumper sticker with both the American and Confederate flags and this guy had New York plates. And I thought the lingering W '04 stickers were with creepy people.
I think I've seen one or two SUVs with McCain stickers here on Long Island. It looks like we still have our deep dark corner of reactionaries in this neck of the woods even as Long Island has shifted more blue in recent years.
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 21:26:09
Random on 08/07/2008 21:26:09
Random skulks into blog.
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 21:45:02
Confederates can't be american because they are confederates. Confederates committed treason. And your analogy of Slave ships is because when the confederace was created (shortly before that lovely war...you know, the civil one) All sorts of Blockades would ahe been up to stop the south from trading, or slaving. There would have been very few ships to even fly the confederate flag.
Any really proud of the confederacy scares me.
Random on 08/07/2008 21:45:02
Quote by MMB:So livin are you saying us confederates can't be american? and by the way how many american,british ships flew over slave ships? now guess how many confederate flags flew over slave ships thats right a big fat zero!!!!! Not all confederate southern people are bad it's split pretty equal with yankees.Quote by livingonli:
On the way to work I saw something that kind of creeped me out. When I was stopped at the traffic light the car in front of me had next to his Slayer bumper sticker a "proud Confederate American" bumper sticker with both the American and Confederate flags and this guy had New York plates. And I thought the lingering W '04 stickers were with creepy people.
I think I've seen one or two SUVs with McCain stickers here on Long Island. It looks like we still have our deep dark corner of reactionaries in this neck of the woods even as Long Island has shifted more blue in recent years.
Confederates can't be american because they are confederates. Confederates committed treason. And your analogy of Slave ships is because when the confederace was created (shortly before that lovely war...you know, the civil one) All sorts of Blockades would ahe been up to stop the south from trading, or slaving. There would have been very few ships to even fly the confederate flag.
Any really proud of the confederacy scares me.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 22:05:56
Raine on 08/07/2008 22:05:56
Uhm...
No--- yankees are not split equally with confederates. The North did not succeed from the union... And the very Idea of using that term Yankees in such a way is rather offensive. Having lived down here for a few years now, I understand what certain southerners mean when they use that phrase... So let's not go there. it degrades our members and it degrades our country. which is still as I understood... 1 Nation.
As a further note... I consider those that consider themselves members of the confederacy -- well as- treasonous. The confederacy ended when the American Civil war ended. I hope we can at least not go into tht kind of revisionist history here. There is no more confederacy.
I prefer not to refight the civil war on this blog, but I know that had I seen what livin saw in the area of the state he was in... I too would be creeped out.
No--- yankees are not split equally with confederates. The North did not succeed from the union... And the very Idea of using that term Yankees in such a way is rather offensive. Having lived down here for a few years now, I understand what certain southerners mean when they use that phrase... So let's not go there. it degrades our members and it degrades our country. which is still as I understood... 1 Nation.
As a further note... I consider those that consider themselves members of the confederacy -- well as- treasonous. The confederacy ended when the American Civil war ended. I hope we can at least not go into tht kind of revisionist history here. There is no more confederacy.
I prefer not to refight the civil war on this blog, but I know that had I seen what livin saw in the area of the state he was in... I too would be creeped out.
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 22:09:20
Random on 08/07/2008 22:09:20
...Wish i could have said that as elegantly...
bravo Raine.
bravo Raine.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 22:10:09
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 22:10:09
Hey laaaaaaaaaady friend. Welcome to LAX!
I don't have a cab, but I do have a trenchcoat and a smooth ride!
I don't have a cab, but I do have a trenchcoat and a smooth ride!
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 22:13:02
Danm! and to think for a few hours... I could have had her!
Raine on 08/07/2008 22:13:02
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Hey laaaaaaaaaady friend. Welcome to LAX!
I don't have a cab, but I do have a trenchcoat and a smooth ride!
Danm! and to think for a few hours... I could have had her!
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:14:53
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:14:53
Not that I disagree with what anyone has said on the topic (among other things, I'm one of them Yanks, and some parts of my ancetry go back as yankees quite a long way), but it's worth noting that the difference between "treasonous traitor" and "hero" depends on who wins.
Had our founding fathers not prevailed in the late 1700s, they would be considered treasonous today, and had the Confederacy succeeded, Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee and the rest would be that country's Ben Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, etc.
It's a lesson I try to teach my kids, nothing is ever as clear cut as it seems, and there are few pure heroes and few pure villains.
That said, we kicked their puny asses in the civil war! Go us!
(ahem)
Had our founding fathers not prevailed in the late 1700s, they would be considered treasonous today, and had the Confederacy succeeded, Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee and the rest would be that country's Ben Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, etc.
It's a lesson I try to teach my kids, nothing is ever as clear cut as it seems, and there are few pure heroes and few pure villains.
That said, we kicked their puny asses in the civil war! Go us!
(ahem)
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 22:14:56
Raine on 08/07/2008 22:14:56
And let's get something else straight... Livin was talking about a confederate sticker... NOT the entire south.
OK? project much???
NOW... this rant is over.
OK? project much???
NOW... this rant is over.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:17:37
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:17:37
I should have said "not that I disagree with what anyone except MMB has said on the topic, but..."
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 22:18:36
Actually, i think it should be said you can't be a proud american and be a confederate because they are diametrically apposed, because of the whole...treason thing.
Random on 08/07/2008 22:18:36
Quote by liam1965:
Not that I disagree with what anyone has said on the topic (among other things, I'm one of them Yanks, and some parts of my ancetry go back as yankees quite a long way), but it's worth noting that the difference between "treasonous traitor" and "hero" depends on who wins.
Had our founding fathers not prevailed in the late 1700s, they would be considered treasonous today, and had the Confederacy succeeded, Jefferson Davis Robert E. Lee and the rest would be that country's Ben Franklin, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, etc.
It's a lesson I try to teach my kids, nothing is ever as clear cut as it seems, and there are few pure heroes and few pure villains.
That said, we kicked their puny asses in the civil war! Go us!
(ahem)
Actually, i think it should be said you can't be a proud american and be a confederate because they are diametrically apposed, because of the whole...treason thing.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:20:00
Pretty sure the answer to BOTH is zero. The Confederacy didn't have much of a navy, and I don't think there were that many U.S. ships capable of flying over other ships back in the slave days.
So Nyah.
(Trying to lighten up the mood a bit, I hope no one minds)
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:20:00
Quote by MMB:
and by the way how many american,british ships flew over slave ships? now guess how many confederate flags flew over slave ships
Pretty sure the answer to BOTH is zero. The Confederacy didn't have much of a navy, and I don't think there were that many U.S. ships capable of flying over other ships back in the slave days.
So Nyah.
(Trying to lighten up the mood a bit, I hope no one minds)
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:22:26
I agree with you wholeheartedly. I do think you sort of have to pick a side, and you can't really claim to be a proud American if you believe that America as she exists is perfect except that she ought to be in pieces.
I didn't mean to suggest otherwise. Just... the whole topic mimicked one we'd talked with our 15 and 13 year olds about just two nights ago, so it kind of set me a-gabbin. :-)
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:22:26
Quote by Random:
Actually, i think it should be said you can't be a proud american and be a confederate because they are diametrically apposed, because of the whole...treason thing.
I agree with you wholeheartedly. I do think you sort of have to pick a side, and you can't really claim to be a proud American if you believe that America as she exists is perfect except that she ought to be in pieces.
I didn't mean to suggest otherwise. Just... the whole topic mimicked one we'd talked with our 15 and 13 year olds about just two nights ago, so it kind of set me a-gabbin. :-)
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 22:25:57
Raine on 08/07/2008 22:25:57
Aw hell... if the south won... we never would have had the likes of George Bush...
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 22:27:12
Raine on 08/07/2008 22:27:12
People... it was a JOKE.
A bad joke... I know.
A bad joke...
I know.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:31:32
Oh, don't even say that. That's too scary to contemplate. Without George W. Bush, we'd never have had the Iraq war, or perhaps 9/11, or a vice President shooting an old guy in the face and getting the old guy to apologize for it, or a politicized Justice Department.
It's just too tragic to consider!
If George W. Bush never existed, think of how much food someone ELSE would have had to process into excrement!
And (on a semi-serious note), if W. didn't exist, would we all have congregated to this blog, or would there not really have been a need for the Stephanie Miller Show, which is what has brought us all together?
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 22:31:32
Quote by Raine:
Aw hell... if the south won... we never would have had the likes of George Bush...
Oh, don't even say that. That's too scary to contemplate. Without George W. Bush, we'd never have had the Iraq war, or perhaps 9/11, or a vice President shooting an old guy in the face and getting the old guy to apologize for it, or a politicized Justice Department.
It's just too tragic to consider!
If George W. Bush never existed, think of how much food someone ELSE would have had to process into excrement!
And (on a semi-serious note), if W. didn't exist, would we all have congregated to this blog, or would there not really have been a need for the Stephanie Miller Show, which is what has brought us all together?
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 22:31:54
You, Madam, are a two-timing skank biscuit.
Your punishment? An earworm. "She's Gone" by Hall and Oates. Remember the yoddling? It was fabulous.
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 22:31:54
Quote by Raine:Quote by IzzyBitz:
Hey laaaaaaaaaady friend. Welcome to LAX!
I don't have a cab, but I do have a trenchcoat and a smooth ride!
Danm! and to think for a few hours... I could have had her!
You, Madam, are a two-timing skank biscuit.
Your punishment? An earworm. "She's Gone" by Hall and Oates. Remember the yoddling? It was fabulous.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 22:34:49
You're mean. I had one minute of happiness and then...
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 22:34:49
Quote by Raine:
Aw hell... if the south won... we never would have had the likes of George Bush...
You're mean. I had one minute of happiness and then...
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 22:43:35
Random on 08/07/2008 22:43:35
Random has just found out he's a sexist because he doesn't want to date guys. 
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 22:47:23
Another gay angel just got his wings!
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 22:47:23
Quote by Random:
Random has just found out he's a sexist because he doesn't want to date guys.
Another gay angel just got his wings!
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 23:07:57
Ranodm would find that funny if he really wasn't disturbed by the idea he's a sexist for not wanting to hump guys.
Random on 08/07/2008 23:07:57
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Random:
Random has just found out he's a sexist because he doesn't want to date guys.
Another gay angel just got his wings!
Ranodm would find that funny if he really wasn't disturbed by the idea he's a sexist for not wanting to hump guys.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:12:43
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:12:43
Random, you're not sexist. You're not a mo. You're a hetero. Snap out of it!
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 23:15:02
Hey...Random never said he was hetero. He just said he didn't want to hump guys.
Random on 08/07/2008 23:15:02
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Random, you're not sexist. You're not a mo. You're a hetero. Snap out of it!
Hey...Random never said he was hetero. He just said he didn't want to hump guys.
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 23:16:45
Not quite. But will there be any toasters given out for that bed shot in a certain Arlington, VA hotel room?
livingonli on 08/07/2008 23:16:45
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Random:
Random has just found out he's a sexist because he doesn't want to date guys.
Another gay angel just got his wings!
Not quite. But will there be any toasters given out for that bed shot in a certain Arlington, VA hotel room?
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:22:16
Well, then, I guess you're just f*cked up!
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:22:16
Quote by Random:Quote by IzzyBitz:
Random, you're not sexist. You're not a mo. You're a hetero. Snap out of it!
Hey...Random never said he was hetero. He just said he didn't want to hump guys.
Well, then, I guess you're just f*cked up!
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:24:30
Any parties privy to photos of such events involving Izzy have gone fishing with Fredo.
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:24:30
Quote by livingonli:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Random:
Random has just found out he's a sexist because he doesn't want to date guys.
Another gay angel just got his wings!
Not quite. But will there be any toasters given out for that bed shot in a certain Arlington, VA hotel room?
Any parties privy to photos of such events involving Izzy have gone fishing with Fredo.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 23:28:42
Raine on 08/07/2008 23:28:42
Ok... and now I see --- according to NBC that Bill Clinton has been offered a speaking role at the convention?
Normally I would be just fine with a former president doing this... Bill Clinton makes me really nervous these days.
Normally I would be just fine with a former president doing this... Bill Clinton makes me really nervous these days.
Comment by livingonli on 08/07/2008 23:29:41
livingonli on 08/07/2008 23:29:41
I had a co-worker who was actually asexual. He actually had no interest in sex.
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 23:30:19
true true...well, that's not entirely honest. I don't think i could date a guy. Guys aren't really attractive...but i've got nutin against humping a guy...I'm weird.
Random on 08/07/2008 23:30:19
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Random:Quote by IzzyBitz:
Random, you're not sexist. You're not a mo. You're a hetero. Snap out of it!
Hey...Random never said he was hetero. He just said he didn't want to hump guys.
Well, then, I guess you're just f*cked up!
true true...well, that's not entirely honest. I don't think i could date a guy. Guys aren't really attractive...but i've got nutin against humping a guy...I'm weird.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:36:53
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:36:53
Bill Clinton needs to be kept away from microphones at this point. Walking time bomb. Just sayin'
Comment by liam1965 on 08/07/2008 23:39:15
liam1965 on 08/07/2008 23:39:15
Guys humpin, girls humpin, Liam is beginning to think he might be the only str8 guy here.
He also notices that he's become a third-person referencer, and has started using stupid text message shortcuts like str8.
He also notices that he's become a third-person referencer, and has started using stupid text message shortcuts like str8.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:40:37
Oh, you're just a young horny little bastid. Bad news. You're normal after all.
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:40:37
Quote by Random:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Random:Quote by IzzyBitz:
Random, you're not sexist. You're not a mo. You're a hetero. Snap out of it!
Hey...Random never said he was hetero. He just said he didn't want to hump guys.
Well, then, I guess you're just f*cked up!
true true...well, that's not entirely honest. I don't think i could date a guy. Guys aren't really attractive...but i've got nutin against humping a guy...I'm weird.
Oh, you're just a young horny little bastid. Bad news. You're normal after all.
Comment by Raine on 08/07/2008 23:40:59
I had a husband who was asexual. He is my Ex-Sexual.
Raine on 08/07/2008 23:40:59
Quote by livingonli:
I had a co-worker who was actually asexual. He actually had no interest in sex.
I had a husband who was asexual. He is my Ex-Sexual.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:42:20
IzzyBitz on 08/07/2008 23:42:20
hehehehe Look at Raine's spelling. Someone had wine for dinner! Busted. 
Comment by Random on 08/07/2008 23:51:41
lol...Random 20, what you expect.
See, now you know how old i am Liam.
Random on 08/07/2008 23:51:41
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Random:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Random:Quote by IzzyBitz:
Random, you're not sexist. You're not a mo. You're a hetero. Snap out of it!
Hey...Random never said he was hetero. He just said he didn't want to hump guys.
Well, then, I guess you're just f*cked up!
true true...well, that's not entirely honest. I don't think i could date a guy. Guys aren't really attractive...but i've got nutin against humping a guy...I'm weird.
Oh, you're just a young horny little bastid. Bad news. You're normal after all.
lol...Random 20, what you expect.
See, now you know how old i am Liam.
Comment by livingonli on 08/08/2008 00:10:42
His loss is BobR's gain. ;)
livingonli on 08/08/2008 00:10:42
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
I had a co-worker who was actually asexual. He actually had no interest in sex.
I had a husband who was asexual. He is my Ex-Sexual.
His loss is BobR's gain. ;)
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 00:11:52
Random on 08/08/2008 00:11:52
Wow..Obama is blaming ABC for Clinton's response. I'm not sure if i should be proud or disappointed.
Comment by MMB on 08/08/2008 00:12:25
MMB on 08/08/2008 00:12:25
As for choosing sides that is silly i am a proud American/Southerner and i don't want my country in pieces. As far as treason all those men that fought against the British crown they were commiting treason. And all our war dead from many wars there lie on what was once Gen. R.E. Lee's land. And you don't have to be a racist just because you are proud of where you come from. Lets fave it nobody is perfect.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:12:59
:grabs Liam by lapels: :slaps him across face: SNAP OUT OF IT MAN! I, Mondo, for one, do not speak of myself in the third person. I just say I, Mondo. By the way (note spelled that out. I like to waste bandwidth)I, Mondo am like George Constanza I am an advocate for my staunch heterosexuality. Like George, there is nothing wrong with pitching or catching for the other team. I, Mondo have spoken! With not a single lazy, text or IM short cut.
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:12:59
Quote by liam1965:
Guys humpin, girls humpin, Liam is beginning to think he might be the only str8 guy here.
He also notices that he's become a third-person referencer, and has started using stupid text message shortcuts like str8.
:grabs Liam by lapels: :slaps him across face: SNAP OUT OF IT MAN! I, Mondo, for one, do not speak of myself in the third person. I just say I, Mondo. By the way (note spelled that out. I like to waste bandwidth)I, Mondo am like George Constanza I am an advocate for my staunch heterosexuality. Like George, there is nothing wrong with pitching or catching for the other team. I, Mondo have spoken!
With not a single lazy, text or IM short cut.
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 00:19:15
Random on 08/08/2008 00:19:15
THAT LINE! SEE SEE It has come back to bite our ass.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:20:19
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:20:19
Holy SHIT Broooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo:breathes OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :breathes: Springsteen Is coming to Jacksonville next week. Can I still get tickets? You bet it is Jacksonville, this is a walk up kind of town.
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 00:21:30
Okay, i got no problem with committing Treason. I've got a problem with someone supporting something, and then supporting something that committed treason against that first something. You can't support the two ideals, it's not possible. You can't be a confederate and an American.
Random on 08/08/2008 00:21:30
Quote by MMB:Quote by Random:
Actually, i think it should be said you can't be a proud american and be a confederate because they are diametrically apposed, because of the whole...treason thing.
I don't believe America should be in pieces and i am a proud American/Southerner as far as treason goes everyone that fought against the British crown was commiting treason. And how ironic that all our brave soldiers are lying in rest on what was Gen. RE Lees land.
Okay, i got no problem with committing Treason. I've got a problem with someone supporting something, and then supporting something that committed treason against that first something. You can't support the two ideals, it's not possible. You can't be a confederate and an American.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:23:33
liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:23:33
Yeah yeah sure, Mondo. You're just cocky because we've all heard YOUR voice on the show, and most of the rest of US have called rarely if at all.
;-)
;-)
Comment by liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:25:21
liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:25:21
Quote by Random:Quote by MMB:Quote by liam1965:Quote by Random:
Actually, i think it should be said you can't be a proud american and be a confederate because they are diametrically apposed, because of the whole...treason thing.
I don't believe America should be in pieces and i am a proud American/Southerner as far as treason goes everyone that fought against the British crown was commiting treason. And how ironic that all our brave soldiers are lying in rest on what was Gen. RE Lees land.
Ranodm is confused..what just happened.
What happened is that apparently I've been quoted as saying something I didn't say.
But that's OK, it was clearly just a failure in editing, one of which I've been guilty in the past...
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:29:31
The sound you are now hearing is my swollen head bouncing off the pressed tin section of the blog ceiling. I will try to keep away from the crystal chandeliers. That would be...bad.
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:29:31
Quote by liam1965:
Yeah yeah sure, Mondo. You're just cocky because we've all heard YOUR voice on the show, and most of the rest of US have called rarely if at all.
;-)
The sound you are now hearing is my swollen head bouncing off the pressed tin section of the blog ceiling. I will try to keep away from the crystal chandeliers. That would be...bad.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:31:02
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:31:02
Update from Jacksonville on Bests! 
All hail KO! :bow:
All hail KO! :bow:
Comment by liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:31:12
liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:31:12
Be careful, after what we've learned about random, it might not be good to talk too much about your swollen head.
Yeah yeah... penalty box...
Yeah yeah... penalty box...
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 00:31:24
Random on 08/08/2008 00:31:24
Quote by liam1965:Quote by Random:Quote by MMB:Quote by liam1965:Quote by Random:
Actually, i think it should be said you can't be a proud american and be a confederate because they are diametrically apposed, because of the whole...treason thing.
I don't believe America should be in pieces and i am a proud American/Southerner as far as treason goes everyone that fought against the British crown was commiting treason. And how ironic that all our brave soldiers are lying in rest on what was Gen. RE Lees land.
Ranodm is confused..what just happened.
What happened is that apparently I've been quoted as saying something I didn't say.
But that's OK, it was clearly just a failure in editing, one of which I've been guilty in the past...
Now you've miss quoted Random.
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 00:31:37
Random on 08/08/2008 00:31:37
Now i've double posted.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:34:41
Considering the state of my dream- Never mind. :reface: :skates to penalty box: :tugs on raintini squeeze bottle: Liam, need a drink?
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:34:41
Quote by liam1965:
Be careful, after what we've learned about random, it might not be good to talk too much about your swollen head.
Yeah yeah... penalty box...
Considering the state of my dream- Never mind. :reface: :skates to penalty box: :tugs on raintini squeeze bottle: Liam, need a drink?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:35:59
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:35:59
Tri, clean up on aisles two and three.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:37:51
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 00:37:51
Hey The Boener is almost as orange as mine and Random's governor. I wonder if they use the same spray tan place?
Comment by liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:41:55
And you misquoted me. :-) But I have now fixed it.
liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:41:55
Quote by Random:
Now you've miss quoted Random.
And you misquoted me. :-) But I have now fixed it.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:42:50
liam1965 on 08/08/2008 00:42:50
Thanks for that comic, Mondo. I LOVE xkcd!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/08/2008 01:02:29
trojanrabbit on 08/08/2008 01:02:29
Well, a couple of pics of my visitors to the fortress came out. Had to really enlarge them.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:09:09
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:09:09
Tri what is up with those about to invade Poland uniforms the Staties have?
Comment by Raine on 08/08/2008 01:10:22
Raine on 08/08/2008 01:10:22
What?
I checked... for once I spelt good. ;)
I checked... for once I spelt good. ;)
Comment by Raine on 08/08/2008 01:19:38
HAh... you madmam, have thrown down the gauntlet... I see your earworm... and Raise you HAll and OAtes... "Method of Modern Love"
YEah... it's like that.
And I am so not done...
No one call me a two timer!!!
Raine on 08/08/2008 01:19:38
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Raine:Quote by IzzyBitz:
Hey laaaaaaaaaady friend. Welcome to LAX!
I don't have a cab, but I do have a trenchcoat and a smooth ride!
Danm! and to think for a few hours... I could have had her!
You, Madam, are a two-timing skank biscuit.
Your punishment? An earworm. "She's Gone" by Hall and Oates. Remember the yoddling? It was fabulous.
YEah... it's like that.
And I am so not done...
No one call me a two timer!!!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/08/2008 01:20:11
trojanrabbit on 08/08/2008 01:20:11
"If any Republican can overcome the wretched stain of eight years of George Bush and win the White House, we deserve whatever bad things will happen to us." - Future Husband Jack Cafferty
Comment by MMB on 08/08/2008 01:20:11
MMB on 08/08/2008 01:20:11
Liam I am sorry i misquoted you i meant no harm ok
Comment by TriSec on 08/08/2008 01:21:15
TriSec on 08/08/2008 01:21:15
Evening, folks!
Civil War: TriSec's family did not reach these shores until the 1920s....so I have no vested interest; it's something that happened in the history books. I have nothing against the display of the Confederate Flag in it's proper historical context; it's quite where it belongs at Gettysburg, Fort Sumter, and other places. Otherwise, it represent opposition and Treason to these United States.
Sex: Well, like it says in my intro in the message board, Mrs. TriSec and I like sex well enough, but nothing ever came of it. (for those that don't know, young Javi is adopted.) So, according to right-wingery, since we couldn't procreate, we shouldn't be married?
State Troopers: Wha?
BrUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!: We saw him on "The Rising" tour at The Razor in 2004...Mondo, if you can get tickets, I command thee to go!
WHat else did I miss?
:scurries off to check on :star:ling's little flier...
Civil War: TriSec's family did not reach these shores until the 1920s....so I have no vested interest; it's something that happened in the history books. I have nothing against the display of the Confederate Flag in it's proper historical context; it's quite where it belongs at Gettysburg, Fort Sumter, and other places. Otherwise, it represent opposition and Treason to these United States.
Sex: Well, like it says in my intro in the message board, Mrs. TriSec and I like sex well enough, but nothing ever came of it. (for those that don't know, young Javi is adopted.) So, according to right-wingery, since we couldn't procreate, we shouldn't be married?
State Troopers: Wha?
BrUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!: We saw him on "The Rising" tour at The Razor in 2004...Mondo, if you can get tickets, I command thee to go!
WHat else did I miss?
:scurries off to check on :star:ling's little flier...
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 01:22:53
Random on 08/08/2008 01:22:53
Comment by TriSec on 08/08/2008 01:23:31
TriSec on 08/08/2008 01:23:31
Oh yes...George Bush: He's from Connecticut, we'd have had him anyway.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:25:37
Tri these about to invade Poland uniforms:
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:25:37
Quote by TriSec:
Evening, folks!
Civil War: TriSec's family did not reach these shores until the 1920s....so I have no vested interest; it's something that happened in the history books. I have nothing against the display of the Confederate Flag in it's proper historical context; it's quite where it belongs at Gettysburg, Fort Sumter, and other places. Otherwise, it represent opposition and Treason to these United States.
Sex: Well, like it says in my intro in the message board, Mrs. TriSec and I like sex well enough, but nothing ever came of it. (for those that don't know, young Javi is adopted.) So, according to right-wingery, since we couldn't procreate, we shouldn't be married?
State Troopers: Wha?
BrUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuce!: We saw him on "The Rising" tour at The Razor in 2004...Mondo, if you can get tickets, I command thee to go!
WHat else did I miss?
:scurries off to check on :star:ling's little flier...
Tri these about to invade Poland uniforms:
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 01:35:29
Fixed the Links.
Random on 08/08/2008 01:35:29
Quote by Random:
Random the whore strumpet strikes again...
Whore strumpetie
Blame Raine...I'm addicted to the phrase.
Fixed the Links.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:38:31
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:38:31
Jesus Cripes on Toastpoints! "The Dapahted" has some testicle retracting violence! Like I've not seen it afore.
Comment by livingonli on 08/08/2008 01:42:23
Except he wouldn't have been using that phony Texas accent.. Maybe he would have just continued to be a loser townie guy doing a lot of booze and blow.
livingonli on 08/08/2008 01:42:23
Quote by TriSec:
Oh yes...George Bush: He's from Connecticut, we'd have had him anyway.
Except he wouldn't have been using that phony Texas accent.. Maybe he would have just continued to be a loser townie guy doing a lot of booze and blow.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:50:53
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:50:53
Comment by Raine on 08/08/2008 01:53:00
LOVERLEY... (shhhh) It's Attention Strumpet!
Altho whore adds a whole new angle!!
Raine on 08/08/2008 01:53:00
Quote by Random:Quote by Random:
Random the whore strumpet strikes again...
Whore strumpetie
Blame Raine...I'm addicted to the phrase.
Fixed the Links.
LOVERLEY... (shhhh) It's Attention Strumpet!
Altho whore adds a whole new angle!!
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 01:55:40
Random is drunk.
Random on 08/08/2008 01:55:40
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:Quote by Random:
Random the whore strumpet strikes again...
Whore strumpetie
Blame Raine...I'm addicted to the phrase.
Fixed the Links.
LOVERLEY... (shhhh) It's Attention Strumpet!
Altho whore adds a whole new angle!!
Random is drunk.
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 01:55:43
Random on 08/08/2008 01:55:43
....O.O RANDOM IS DRUNK!
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 01:55:50
Random on 08/08/2008 01:55:50
....O.O THREE POSTS!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:56:57
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 01:56:57
:yawn: 14 hours until I never have to go the hell hole ever again. Speaking of HSBC, you do not want to piss off Sloane Rangers, ever. Brides march on HSBC HQ
Comment by livingonli on 08/08/2008 02:20:11
livingonli on 08/08/2008 02:20:11
Mondo will soon be free. But when will Livin' be liberated?
With the unemployment news, it would be hard for me to jump ship unless I had a good job offer waiting for me.
With the unemployment news, it would be hard for me to jump ship unless I had a good job offer waiting for me.
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 02:20:57
Random on 08/08/2008 02:20:57
...Quiet...*watches tumbleweed*
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 02:25:50
Mondobubba on 08/08/2008 02:25:50
Night all. Early day tomorrow. Then off the NC. I will be holing up in room in the Florence, SC Ramada Inn. I'm sure we will be having a Olympic opening ceremony snark-fest. I will be seeing all of thee tomorrow.
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 02:27:22
Well...That was posted with-in a minute of another post.
Random on 08/08/2008 02:27:22
Quote by Random:
...Quiet...*watches tumbleweed*
Well...That was posted with-in a minute of another post.
Comment by Raine on 08/08/2008 02:46:30
Raine on 08/08/2008 02:46:30
1 picture tells a thousand stories: The McCain Family at a town Hall today, listening to Dad, and Husband...
The arms crossed... that is the key.
And with that. Raine out. I love y'all....
:peace:
The arms crossed... that is the key.
And with that. Raine out. I love y'all....
:peace:
Comment by Random on 08/08/2008 02:48:01
Random on 08/08/2008 02:48:01
...Cindy looks bored, and like she's rolling her eyes.
*thought bubble* Dear lord, shut him up *end thought bubble*
*thought bubble* Dear lord, shut him up *end thought bubble*
Comment by livingonli on 08/08/2008 02:48:13
livingonli on 08/08/2008 02:48:13
Just 15 minutes until I can go home.
Comment by livingonli on 08/08/2008 02:49:11
livingonli on 08/08/2008 02:49:11
I guess it keeps them from falling asleep.
Comment by BobR on 08/08/2008 03:23:19
To be fair, you were the one that brought up slave ships, and right out of the gate.
BobR on 08/08/2008 03:23:19
Quote by MMB:
As for choosing sides that is silly i am a proud American/Southerner and i don't want my country in pieces. As far as treason all those men that fought against the British crown they were commiting treason. And all our war dead from many wars there lie on what was once Gen. R.E. Lee's land. And you don't have to be a racist just because you are proud of where you come from. Lets fave it nobody is perfect.
To be fair, you were the one that brought up slave ships, and right out of the gate.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/08/2008 04:02:54
liam1965 on 08/08/2008 04:02:54
I suppose, given all things, this really shouldn't surprise me.
Sigh.
White House Has Own Interrogation Room
Sigh.
White House Has Own Interrogation Room
Comment by MMB on 08/08/2008 06:31:16
MMB on 08/08/2008 06:31:16
It gets strangely uncomfortable around here if you don't agree with the great masses around here. It's think my way or hit the highway in my opinion thats not really a conversation.
Comment by liam1965 on 08/08/2008 11:05:51
liam1965 on 08/08/2008 11:05:51
I'm not sure if that's true, MMB, or if it's just that this blog is fairly sparsely populated, and so there can be long silences just because no one is here...
I know sometimes I'll say something I think is particularly witty or interesting and no one responds to it, and it feels like I've insulted someone, but I think it's just that at that moment, either no one is around or they're all busy on a different topic.
(Or I'm not as witty or interesting as I am in my own head)
I know sometimes I'll say something I think is particularly witty or interesting and no one responds to it, and it feels like I've insulted someone, but I think it's just that at that moment, either no one is around or they're all busy on a different topic.
(Or I'm not as witty or interesting as I am in my own head)
Comment by liam1965 on 08/08/2008 11:46:45
liam1965 on 08/08/2008 11:46:45
I'm so annoyed this morning. The trial of Salim Hamdan completed, as we all know, and even with the deck completely stacked, they could only convict him of the one charge he admitted to, being bin Laden's driver, and in spite of requesting a sentence of 30 years for that "crime", he only received a term of 5.5 years, with credit for time served.
That's not the problem. The problem is, as I knew was going to happen, the Bush Administration says that even though he's now had a trial, and even though he's now been given his punishment, that he is still an "Unlawful Enemy Combatant" and that they are therefore under no requirement to release him when his time has been served.
Yep. They had to be pushed to have a trial. They cheated at the trial. And now they're sticking their fingers in their ears and saying "Doesn't count, I don't accept it."
Idiots.
That's not the problem. The problem is, as I knew was going to happen, the Bush Administration says that even though he's now had a trial, and even though he's now been given his punishment, that he is still an "Unlawful Enemy Combatant" and that they are therefore under no requirement to release him when his time has been served.
Yep. They had to be pushed to have a trial. They cheated at the trial. And now they're sticking their fingers in their ears and saying "Doesn't count, I don't accept it."
Idiots.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/08/2008 12:30:34
Hopefully in 5.5 years we'll be in Term 2 of the Obama Administration so any questions about his release will be a moot point.
trojanrabbit on 08/08/2008 12:30:34
Quote by liam1965:
I'm so annoyed this morning. The trial of Salim Hamdan completed, as we all know, and even with the deck completely stacked, they could only convict him of the one charge he admitted to, being bin Laden's driver, and in spite of requesting a sentence of 30 years for that "crime", he only received a term of 5.5 years, with credit for time served.
That's not the problem. The problem is, as I knew was going to happen, the Bush Administration says that even though he's now had a trial, and even though he's now been given his punishment, that he is still an "Unlawful Enemy Combatant" and that they are therefore under no requirement to release him when his time has been served.
Yep. They had to be pushed to have a trial. They cheated at the trial. And now they're sticking their fingers in their ears and saying "Doesn't count, I don't accept it."
Idiots.
Hopefully in 5.5 years we'll be in Term 2 of the Obama Administration so any questions about his release will be a moot point.