-
It's that time of year again - our ISP is asking for money. If you have some spare change, please click the Donate link... Thanks!
- About Us
- Search
- Need Help?
- Donate
- Login/Register
Latest Entries
Actions Menu
Blog Roll
- 4F Facebook Page
- Turn Up The Night with Kenny Pick
- Stephanie Miller Show
- The Tim Corrimal Show
- The Rachel Maddow Show
- Angry Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
- Thom Hartmann Program
- Turnips! Fans of Turn Up the Night Facebook Page
- Snopes.com
- Factcheck.org
- Official White House Page, if you must.
- The Brad Blog / Green News Report
- The Poorly Written Political Blog (Joe Santorsa)
The POW Card - or, how I learned to love myself for my Country
Author: Raine
Date: 08/22/2008 05:27:39
Oh, He's selling this story alright.
Yesterday, in the Midst of John McCain's personal housing crisis, His spokeperson revealed to the Washington Post that "This is a guy who lived in one house for five and a half years -- in prison," referring to the prisoner of war camp that McCain was in during the Vietnam War.
So there it is, Grampy wants all you kids off his POW lawn!
Seriously, I am not here to diminish his service or his imprisonment. However -- there is something incredibly unseemly when we are told not to question John McCain's service and yet, time after time, he himself uses it as if it were his, pardon the pun, his personal get out of jail free card. Is he running for president or for the POW in Chief? These are serious questions that need to be asked. How is being a POW relevant to his running for president? Answer: it isn't. It does however, give insight to the kind of person John McCain is, and at this point of his life, nearing 72, it is very important. Not, however for the reasons you may think.
In the past month or so, He used his POW card as a reason he could never be racist:
"I know what it is like to be deprived of your rights. I know what it's like to be in confinement. I know what it's like to be beaten. I know what it's like. So I think I have a special appreciation that maybe a lot of people don't have for what it's like to be deprived of your rights. ... We all improve over the years and we learn and we grow."
Then there was his reasoning for his offering up his wife to be Miss Buffalo Chip at the Sturgis Bike Rally:
Americans “know that John McCain’s faith and character were tested and forged in ways few can fathom.”
Sean Hannity defended McCain's infidelity with his first wife ...why? He was a POW.
At the Saddleback Church Forum, John McCain has been accused of not actually being in the Cone of Silence. His spokesperson once again used the POW card:
“The insinuation from the Obama campaign that John McCain, a former prisoner of war, cheated is outrageous,” Ms. Wallace said.
John McCain must stop using his past as his excuse for his actions of the present.
At a certain point (one that I like to call the point of reaching maturity) a person stops using the things that happened to them in the past as an excuse for their actions of the here and now. Personally, at one point of my life, I wanted (and did) use all of the bad things that happened in my life as an excuse for why I do things 'today'. I was no longer a child, mind you, I was an adult. I wanted to blame all of my character defects on my parents, who had such a nasty divorce and an even more miserable marriage. How nice and easy it would have been to place the blame on someone else for my misery. I was a prisoner of my parents war, in many regards. (hey -- I was a POW TOO! ) I would LOVE to have been able to continue to blame them for all the wrongs in my life. I did for a long time, and at a certain point, I found myself bitter, angry, sad, miserable and wanting revenge on all those that I percieved as having done me wrong. I used my experiences as an excuse for the things I did and for how I acted.
In the end, at that moment of maturity, I realized it wasn't good for me or the people around me. It wasn't good for me to walk around telling people that I was the victim of my parents abusive marriage. I don't diminish my childhood or ignore it, but I don't use it as an excuse for my actions in the here and now. Disturbingly, John McCain does excuse his actions and words in the here and now because of his abusive past, and he actually embraces it as his strength. For John McCain, because he was a POW, he is neither responsible nor accountable for his actions. We are learning that John McCain is actually a man who is bitter, angry, sad, miserable and wanting revenge. That is very discomforting knowing that he running for what is probably the most stressful job in the world -- leader of a nation. John McCain is using his POW card the same way the *ush administration used the 911 card, to quiet us up when we question him. Instead of fear, he is using guilt. Bullies use guilt; bullies use fear. Bullies are the ones who project onto others what they know exists within themselves. He is 72 years old -- and still he blames the world for his misfortune in Vietnam. He expects us to feel bad for him whenever he wants us to.
That can't be good. Will we be expected to forgive him when he presses the button and later explains it away by using the POW card? I think John McCain wants you to. After all, he was a victim.
:peace: and
Raine
Comments:
Order comments Newest to Oldest Refresh Comments
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/22/2008 06:07:19
livingonli on 08/22/2008 06:07:19
Since I had no computer access tonight I missed blogging with everyone.
But at least I get to be first.
McCain is indeed using his POW status the way Bush has with 9-11 and the war on terra. and Ghouiliani did while he was campaigning and we all know how well his bid for the presidency worked out.
But at least I get to be first.
McCain is indeed using his POW status the way Bush has with 9-11 and the war on terra. and Ghouiliani did while he was campaigning and we all know how well his bid for the presidency worked out.
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 06:42:30
livingonli on 08/22/2008 06:42:30
From the Sam Seder newsletter;
Hi Folks:
Marc Maron and I will be doing a live Sammy Cam show on Friday and we'll have some big news. I have been named
seder v maron Obama's VP. Not really. The truth is I am one of Cindy McCain's half-sisters that she pretends don't exist. I'm sorry that's a lie, too. Would you believe that John McCain has given me one of his ten houses if I promise not to mention that John McCain has ten houses?
Anyways, our news is not nearly as earth shattering as all that but it is big news in our neck of the woods, you helped it happen and I think you'll like it...tune in Friday at 3pm est at samsedershow.com to hear what's up.
Plus, we'll be doing Maron V. Seder daily next week. I'll be live from the Democratic Convention, Marc will be live from his kitchen. I may have some guests, Marc may eat some stuff- all live!
And, all the shows will be available as Video On Demand here .
Our Sammy Cam technology has been upgraded!!!!!! No more synch problems- check it out - you'll love it!
Meanwhile, I have finally finished my last film, A BAD SITUATIONIST .
It's a sad comedy about Joe Lieberman's loser son, radical religous, extremist postal workers, Charlie Rose obsessions, oral copulation and terror attacks.
bad situationist
I wrote and directed it in May of 2001 and lost all my finishing funds after 9-11 for reasons that are obvious when you see the movie. (Oh, and my apologies to Rudy Guiliani for using the numerals 9-11 without paying him a royalty).
The movie stars myself, Sarah Silverman, Jon Benjamin, David Cross, Janeane Garofalo, Marc Maron, Ross Brockley, and Robert Schimmell. It's a strange low- budget comedy, but if you think any of the above are funny I think you'll like it.
You can see clips HERE and more info here
You can buy the two disk DVD here it includes two hours of extras including Stephen Colbert and David Waterman!
See you on Friday at 3pm EST or all next week from the convention! Check out Samsedershow.com for updates!
John McCain has ten houses!
Sam
Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 12:13:01
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 12:13:01
Morning :hug:
1:27 am? AM? Couldn't sleep?
1:27 am? AM? Couldn't sleep?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 12:16:47
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 12:16:47
Oh please let it be the PanderBear and Quittens :pray:
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/22/2008 12:18:11
TriSec on 08/22/2008 12:18:11
Morning, comrades!
Vacation in 8 hours, 12 minutes, and 30, 29, 28, 27...
not that I'm counting, or anything!
Vacation in 8 hours, 12 minutes, and 30, 29, 28, 27...
not that I'm counting, or anything!
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 12:26:11
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 12:26:11
Great post Raine................. 
Ya know I love ya Bunny. But, this was my blog idea for Sunday. You wrote my blog!
So........ now, it's on beotch! :modbat:
(Actually, I'm sure I can pull something outta my ***). :lol:
Ya know I love ya Bunny. But, this was my blog idea for Sunday. You wrote my blog!
So........ now, it's on beotch! :modbat:
(Actually, I'm sure I can pull something outta my ***). :lol:
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 12:30:09
TriSec on 08/22/2008 12:30:09
Ooooh! A blog fight!!
: pulls up chair, sells tickets :
: pulls up chair, sells tickets :
Comment by 
Random on 08/22/2008 12:34:38
POPCORN!
*tackles, trying to get popcorn*
Random on 08/22/2008 12:34:38
Quote by TriSec:
Ooooh! A blog fight!!
: pulls up chair, sells tickets :
POPCORN!
*tackles, trying to get popcorn*
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 12:35:39
TriSec on 08/22/2008 12:35:39
Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the dark side...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 12:36:25
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 12:36:25
:rofl:
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 12:39:43
Random on 08/22/2008 12:39:43
4c 65 74 20 67 65 65 6b 20 66 69 67 68 74 20 62 65 67 69 6e 21
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 13:01:06
TriSec on 08/22/2008 13:01:06
Interesting note on the whole age/experience thing...
They were talking about it again on KO last night, and one of his guests mentioned offhand that "it's the hardest job in the world" and noted the toll it took on President Clinton. (check a before/after photo.) That got me thinking a little bit....presidents have served in difficult and easy times. Check out the before & after photos of men like Lincoln, FDR, Carter.....then look at Reagan, both Bushes, Harding...
Quite a difference.
Bush in particular looks better today than when he took office. "Blissfully ignorant" springs readily to mind.
But the point is, can McCain take the strain? He already looks like he's served 8 years in office under trying circumstances....this isn't the guy I want to lead us out of crisis.
And there's an interesting article at Blue Mass Group about what kind of 'honeymoon' to expect in an Obama presidency. We elected Deval Patrick with such hope and expectation in this Commonwealth, and it turned out that he's had to spend much of his first 2 years undoing the damage of 12 years of Republican neglect....to the point where he's really been unable to do the things he promised he was going to do. President Obama is going to face a similar challenge. Can we afford to be patient while the infrastructure is repaired?
They were talking about it again on KO last night, and one of his guests mentioned offhand that "it's the hardest job in the world" and noted the toll it took on President Clinton. (check a before/after photo.) That got me thinking a little bit....presidents have served in difficult and easy times. Check out the before & after photos of men like Lincoln, FDR, Carter.....then look at Reagan, both Bushes, Harding...
Quite a difference.
Bush in particular looks better today than when he took office. "Blissfully ignorant" springs readily to mind.
But the point is, can McCain take the strain? He already looks like he's served 8 years in office under trying circumstances....this isn't the guy I want to lead us out of crisis.
And there's an interesting article at Blue Mass Group about what kind of 'honeymoon' to expect in an Obama presidency. We elected Deval Patrick with such hope and expectation in this Commonwealth, and it turned out that he's had to spend much of his first 2 years undoing the damage of 12 years of Republican neglect....to the point where he's really been unable to do the things he promised he was going to do. President Obama is going to face a similar challenge. Can we afford to be patient while the infrastructure is repaired?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:04:41
41 72 65 20 77 65 20 73 74 61 72 74 69 6e 67 20 74 68 69 73 20 61 67 61 69 6e 3f 20 3a 29
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:04:41
Quote by Random:
4c 65 74 20 67 65 65 6b 20 66 69 67 68 74 20 62 65 67 69 6e 21
41 72 65 20 77 65 20 73 74 61 72 74 69 6e 67 20 74 68 69 73 20 61 67 61 69 6e 3f 20 3a 29
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 13:07:26
TriSec on 08/22/2008 13:07:26
XLS-7!
1, 2, 3, OAK!
I before E! except after C!
I was a POW!
911, 911, 911, 911!
1, 2, 3, OAK!
I before E! except after C!
I was a POW!
911, 911, 911, 911!
Comment by 
MNRN on 08/22/2008 13:07:29
MNRN on 08/22/2008 13:07:29
thanks for the blog today Raine, I feel better know.....
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:10:48
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:10:48
MNRN! :hug:
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 13:11:34
TriSec on 08/22/2008 13:11:34
crap!
A friend just sent me a text message...just about jumped out of my seat!
Not the one I'm waiting for...
A friend just sent me a text message...just about jumped out of my seat!
Not the one I'm waiting for...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:14:49
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:14:49
:rofl:
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 13:14:56
TriSec on 08/22/2008 13:14:56
Pick Mitt! Pick Mitt!
Mitt's house on Lake Winnepesaukee:
He's also got a place in Belmont, MA and at least one in Utah.
Mitt's house on Lake Winnepesaukee:
He's also got a place in Belmont, MA and at least one in Utah.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:15:26
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:15:26
I haven't seen the podium - what's it look like?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:16:29
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:16:29
That's a nice house
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:17:45
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:17:45
how about we don't hit anyone or criticize them unless it's constructive
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:35:17
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:35:17
Chris I dare you to walk by O'Lielly and yell "Do it live!"
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 13:37:24
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 13:37:24
Well, Velveeta just wrote letters to the eds of WSJ, WaPo, USAToday, NYT.
Done and done! Whew!!
Done and done! Whew!!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:38:46
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:38:46
:clap: Very impressive Vel
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 13:42:22
livingonli on 08/22/2008 13:42:22
I'm back after a few hours sleep. I'm off the next two days so I get to unwind.
My late night postings were after I came home from work. Raine may have been up late tending to a sick husband.
My late night postings were after I came home from work. Raine may have been up late tending to a sick husband.
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 13:42:47
What did you write to them about?
livingonli on 08/22/2008 13:42:47
Quote by velveeta jones:
Well, Velveeta just wrote letters to the eds of WSJ, WaPo, USAToday, NYT.
Done and done! Whew!!
What did you write to them about?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:43:51
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:43:51
Is Bob not feeling well? 
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 13:43:51
How out of touch McCain is, what with all his many homes, etc.
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 13:43:51
Quote by livingonli:Quote by velveeta jones:
Well, Velveeta just wrote letters to the eds of WSJ, WaPo, USAToday, NYT.
Done and done! Whew!!
What did you write to them about?
How out of touch McCain is, what with all his many homes, etc.
Comment by 
BobR on 08/22/2008 13:45:15
I'm feeling better... My gastrointestinal system decided to purge itself yesterday...
BobR on 08/22/2008 13:45:15
Quote by wickedpam:
Is Bob not feeling well?
I'm feeling better... My gastrointestinal system decided to purge itself yesterday...
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:50:27
eek - hate it when that happens - glad your feeling better :hug:
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 13:50:27
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
Is Bob not feeling well?
I'm feeling better... My gastrointestinal system decided to purge itself yesterday...
eek - hate it when that happens - glad your feeling better :hug:
Comment by 
Raine on 08/22/2008 13:54:34
you know, I lived under my parents roof for 17 years. I know what it's like to have your blog taken away. I am a person who sacrificed, I was a prisoner for years.
:spit:
(seriously, I am sorry... besides... if Bobber wasn't sick, I would not have filled in for him today, so seriously, it is all his fault!!!
)
Good morning everyone!
Raine on 08/22/2008 13:54:34
Quote by velveeta jones:
Great post Raine.................
Ya know I love ya Bunny. But, this was my blog idea for Sunday. You wrote my blog!
So........ now, it's on beotch! :modbat:
(Actually, I'm sure I can pull something outta my ***). :lol:
:spit:
(seriously, I am sorry... besides... if Bobber wasn't sick, I would not have filled in for him today, so seriously, it is all his fault!!!
)Good morning everyone!
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 14:03:22
:lol:
It was funny really. I was talking to Aunt Azalea, and I said "I have a great idea for my Sunday blog, and I rarely think of anything before, oh, Saturday late night. I'm going to write about 'when can we criticize the war/and the rules of war', something along those lines" Said, as I'm logging in and begin reading your blog!
:blink:
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 14:03:22
Quote by Raine:you know, I lived under my parents roof for 17 years. I know what it's like to have your blog taken away. I am a person who sacrificed, I was a prisoner for years.Quote by velveeta jones:
Great post Raine.................
Ya know I love ya Bunny. But, this was my blog idea for Sunday. You wrote my blog!
So........ now, it's on beotch! :modbat:
(Actually, I'm sure I can pull something outta my ***). :lol:
:spit:
(seriously, I am sorry... besides... if Bobber wasn't sick, I would not have filled in for him today, so seriously, it is all his fault!!!
Good morning everyone!
:lol:
It was funny really. I was talking to Aunt Azalea, and I said "I have a great idea for my Sunday blog, and I rarely think of anything before, oh, Saturday late night. I'm going to write about 'when can we criticize the war/and the rules of war', something along those lines" Said, as I'm logging in and begin reading your blog!
:blink:
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:06:14
TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:06:14
Quebecois Cuisine!
Bob alert: don't look at it on a weak stomach...
I have never had 'poutine' either, but I have had a donair and a benerly. (Maritime stuff.)
Bob alert: don't look at it on a weak stomach...
I have never had 'poutine' either, but I have had a donair and a benerly. (Maritime stuff.)
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 14:08:08
BobR on 08/22/2008 14:08:08
Momma's still in Montreal? Has she had poutine and maple syrup pie?
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 14:09:20
BobR on 08/22/2008 14:09:20
blog mind meld!
I HAVE had poutine and - despite the fact that it looks like it's already partially digested - it is delicious in a comfort food kind of way, especially on a cold day.
I HAVE had poutine and - despite the fact that it looks like it's already partially digested - it is delicious in a comfort food kind of way, especially on a cold day.
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:10:03
I have not had Poutine either. Didn't seem like my kind of thing either. They even serve it in McDonald's in Quebec and Eastern Ontario.
livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:10:03
Quote by TriSec:
Quebecois Cuisine!
Bob alert: don't look at it on a weak stomach...
I have never had 'poutine' either, but I have had a donair and a benerly. (Maritime stuff.)
I have not had Poutine either. Didn't seem like my kind of thing either. They even serve it in McDonald's in Quebec and Eastern Ontario.
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:12:15
livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:12:15
Raine, I have been trying to convince capt to come back without much success. I don't know if you want to work your charms on him over at the SMS blog.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:12:34
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:12:34
gravy on fries! that's sits as well as mayo 
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:12:55
TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:12:55
McCain may be right; he isn't that rich, based on his choice of personal jet.
If he's flying a B727....that hasn't been produced since 1984. About 1800 were build, and theres around 450 still in flying service.
It's old and creaky these days, and they have inefficient turbojets.
Compared to say the Cessna Citation X, which is the elitist of the elite.
And a B727 can be had for a couple of million bucks, where the Citation is about 11 mil or so.
If he's flying a B727....that hasn't been produced since 1984. About 1800 were build, and theres around 450 still in flying service.
It's old and creaky these days, and they have inefficient turbojets.
Compared to say the Cessna Citation X, which is the elitist of the elite.
And a B727 can be had for a couple of million bucks, where the Citation is about 11 mil or so.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:13:21
I've tried too.
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:13:21
Quote by livingonli:
Raine, I have been trying to convince capt to come back without much success. I don't know if you want to work your charms on him over at the SMS blog.
I've tried too.
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 14:14:08
Not just gravy - gravy and CHEESE...
BobR on 08/22/2008 14:14:08
Quote by wickedpam:
gravy on fries! that's sits as well as mayo
Not just gravy - gravy and CHEESE...
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:16:27
livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:16:27
I'm flipping through channels and one local station is running Veggie Tales in Spanish.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:16:49
I don't mind the cheese. Cheese is the really proof God loves us, but I not just draw the line but build a stucco retaining wall against gravy
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:16:49
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
gravy on fries! that's sits as well as mayo
Not just gravy - gravy and CHEESE...
I don't mind the cheese. Cheese is the really proof God loves us, but I not just draw the line but build a stucco retaining wall against gravy
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:18:52
TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:18:52
Now now, I've had brown gravy on fries; it's pretty tasty. I draw the line at the cheese, but then again I won't bat an eye at chili-cheese fries. (my arteries, on the other hand, have issue with that decision.)
Anyway...
Anyway...
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:18:54
livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:18:54
Event though I haven't had pouting. I have had the cheese fries at Johnny Rockets and they are pretty good.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:22:25
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:22:25
Hallmark, apparenly never at a lost for words.
Comment by MNRN on 08/22/2008 14:23:04
MNRN on 08/22/2008 14:23:04
oddly enuf, as I live near cheeseland, I hate cheese. People here think I am strage.
well the small grrl has killed all my blog time, so now its off to the hospital for small sick people.
again, raine, awesome opening today. I think I might have to share it with a few choice peeples.
xo yall
MNRN
well the small grrl has killed all my blog time, so now its off to the hospital for small sick people.
again, raine, awesome opening today. I think I might have to share it with a few choice peeples.
xo yall
MNRN
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/22/2008 14:23:44
Will in Chicago on 08/22/2008 14:23:44
Good morning, bloggers!
Excellent post, Raine! I don't think the American public needs four more years of a president playing out his psychological problems on the nation and the planet.
As for myself, I am packing up the computer later. So, this may be my last goodbye till I get to Phoenix. (Raine, BobR, and TriSec, can someone change my user name to will from chicago.
By the way, a friend of mine got a laugh back in 2000 when someone from Comedy Central (I believe it was Mo Rocca) told George W. Bush and the governor of Michigan at the time that Prime Minister Poutine of Canada was very supportive of Bush's trade policies. (W answered that while this was unusual, he welcomed the prime minister's support.)
A very early draft of the Daily Headlines are up at UNN. (I wonder if another News Team member will add to them.)
Okay, time to get back to mowing and the laundry and packing. I will try to stop back a little later around lunch time. Be well!
Excellent post, Raine! I don't think the American public needs four more years of a president playing out his psychological problems on the nation and the planet.
As for myself, I am packing up the computer later. So, this may be my last goodbye till I get to Phoenix. (Raine, BobR, and TriSec, can someone change my user name to will from chicago.
By the way, a friend of mine got a laugh back in 2000 when someone from Comedy Central (I believe it was Mo Rocca) told George W. Bush and the governor of Michigan at the time that Prime Minister Poutine of Canada was very supportive of Bush's trade policies. (W answered that while this was unusual, he welcomed the prime minister's support.)
A very early draft of the Daily Headlines are up at UNN. (I wonder if another News Team member will add to them.)
Okay, time to get back to mowing and the laundry and packing. I will try to stop back a little later around lunch time. Be well!
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 14:25:00
Raine on 08/22/2008 14:25:00
OMG... it's getting windy... Fay is on it's way!!! I gotta run out for TP water, milk and eggs! :sarcasm:
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 14:26:57
how long until we see you again Will?
Raine on 08/22/2008 14:26:57
Quote by will in chicago:
Good morning, bloggers!
Excellent post, Raine! I don't think the American public needs four more years of a president playing out his psychological problems on the nation and the planet.
As for myself, I am packing up the computer later. So, this may be my last goodbye till I get to Phoenix. (Raine, BobR, and TriSec, can someone change my user name to will from chicago.
By the way, a friend of mine got a laugh back in 2000 when someone from Comedy Central (I believe it was Mo Rocca) told George W. Bush and the governor of Michigan at the time that Prime Minister Poutine of Canada was very supportive of Bush's trade policies. (W answered that while this was unusual, he welcomed the prime minister's support.)
A very early draft of the Daily Headlines are up at UNN. (I wonder if another News Team member will add to them.)
Okay, time to get back to mowing and the laundry and packing. I will try to stop back a little later around lunch time. Be well!
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:27:02
TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:27:02
Heh.
So I gather "hurricane drill" is similar to our "blizzard drill"?
Bread and Milk around these parts.....(Brought on by the blizzard of 78, you could look it up.)
So I gather "hurricane drill" is similar to our "blizzard drill"?
Bread and Milk around these parts.....(Brought on by the blizzard of 78, you could look it up.)
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:27:16
livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:27:16
Hi MNRN and Will.
MNRN, missed you around the blog. Hope you and ssg are doing well.
Will, at least the good thing in Phoenix is you have KPHX. I wish I had a progressive talk station like that instead of the anemic WWRL in which the only good shows on it are Rachel and Ring of Fire.
MNRN, missed you around the blog. Hope you and ssg are doing well.
Will, at least the good thing in Phoenix is you have KPHX. I wish I had a progressive talk station like that instead of the anemic WWRL in which the only good shows on it are Rachel and Ring of Fire.
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:28:29
TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:28:29
I always picture the local media having some big lever or bright, shiny button at the ready for when they "activate our storm center".
"Holy crap, it's a snowflake!"
Pull the lever! Pull the lever!
:klaxon:
"Holy crap, it's a snowflake!"
Pull the lever! Pull the lever!
:klaxon:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:29:52
I can't remember, is this your Tropical Storm? Is it still even a TS?
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:29:52
Quote by Raine:
OMG... it's getting windy... Fay is on it's way!!! I gotta run out for TP water, milk and eggs! :sarcasm:
I can't remember, is this your Tropical Storm? Is it still even a TS?
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 14:31:05
Raine on 08/22/2008 14:31:05
Related ALSO to today's blog... It took me a while to find this article... But May I present to you, John McCain's gambling... errrr... issue.
Keep in mind, this is a man who doesn't understand the economy, but loves to play against the odds. Do you want him planning our budget???
Over time he gave up the drinking bouts, but he never quite kicked the periodic yen for dice. In the past decade, he has played on Mississippi riverboats, on Indian land, in Caribbean craps pits and along the length of the Las Vegas Strip. Back in 2005 he joined a group of journalists at a magazine-industry conference in Puerto Rico, offering betting strategy on request. "Enjoying craps opens up a window on a central thread constant in John's life," says John Weaver, McCain's former chief strategist, who followed him to many a casino. "Taking a chance, playing against the odds." Aides say McCain tends to play for a few thousand dollars at a time and avoids taking markers, or loans, from the casinos, which he has helped regulate in Congress.
Keep in mind, this is a man who doesn't understand the economy, but loves to play against the odds. Do you want him planning our budget???
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:31:09
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:31:09
Will - safe travels! We'll miss ya, but will keep a light in the window :)
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:34:06
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:34:06
VEL! :rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:35:38
livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:35:38
I remember when Hurricane Gloria hit Long Island. The eye of the hurricane past over my house so my area got a respite in the early afternoon and my sisters were without power for a week and a half because LILCO was so slow with restoring power.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 08/22/2008 14:36:12
Just like what happens around here when the weathermen say that 4 letter word - snow. ARRRGH! We need bread, milk, batteries, snow shovels, ice scrapers, salt..... Of course, given the accuracy of the typical New England weatherman, when a real one hits it's unexpected.
trojanrabbit on 08/22/2008 14:36:12
Quote by Raine:
OMG... it's getting windy... Fay is on it's way!!! I gotta run out for TP water, milk and eggs! :sarcasm:
Just like what happens around here when the weathermen say that 4 letter word - snow. ARRRGH! We need bread, milk, batteries, snow shovels, ice scrapers, salt..... Of course, given the accuracy of the typical New England weatherman, when a real one hits it's unexpected.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:38:25
Love being in the eye of those storms - the air is so amazing and its just beautiful for an hour or so
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:38:25
Quote by livingonli:
I remember when Hurricane Gloria hit Long Island. The eye of the hurricane past over my house so my area got a respite in the early afternoon and my sisters were without power for a week and a half because LILCO was so slow with restoring power.
Love being in the eye of those storms - the air is so amazing and its just beautiful for an hour or so
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/22/2008 14:39:20
Not long. (I will be around for a little bit today.)
Chances are that I will load tomorrow, start early Sunday if I pack late Saturday, and arrive in Phoenix Wednesday late or early Thursday. I will see if I can get online in the interim.
Also, I will call into the Unreported News Radio Show on Sunday. It airs for an hour at 11 AM eastern. (The show preview is up on the front of UNN.) Okay, back to work for me.
Will in Chicago on 08/22/2008 14:39:20
Quote by Raine:how long until we see you again Will?Quote by will in chicago:
Good morning, bloggers!
Excellent post, Raine! I don't think the American public needs four more years of a president playing out his psychological problems on the nation and the planet.
As for myself, I am packing up the computer later. So, this may be my last goodbye till I get to Phoenix. (Raine, BobR, and TriSec, can someone change my user name to will from chicago.
By the way, a friend of mine got a laugh back in 2000 when someone from Comedy Central (I believe it was Mo Rocca) told George W. Bush and the governor of Michigan at the time that Prime Minister Poutine of Canada was very supportive of Bush's trade policies. (W answered that while this was unusual, he welcomed the prime minister's support.)
A very early draft of the Daily Headlines are up at UNN. (I wonder if another News Team member will add to them.)
Okay, time to get back to mowing and the laundry and packing. I will try to stop back a little later around lunch time. Be well!
Not long. (I will be around for a little bit today.)
Chances are that I will load tomorrow, start early Sunday if I pack late Saturday, and arrive in Phoenix Wednesday late or early Thursday. I will see if I can get online in the interim.
Also, I will call into the Unreported News Radio Show on Sunday. It airs for an hour at 11 AM eastern. (The show preview is up on the front of UNN.) Okay, back to work for me.
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 14:40:17
Done!
BobR on 08/22/2008 14:40:17
Quote by Will in Phoenix:
Good morning, bloggers!
Excellent post, Raine! I don't think the American public needs four more years of a president playing out his psychological problems on the nation and the planet.
As for myself, I am packing up the computer later. So, this may be my last goodbye till I get to Phoenix. (Raine, BobR, and TriSec, can someone change my user name to will from chicago.
By the way, a friend of mine got a laugh back in 2000 when someone from Comedy Central (I believe it was Mo Rocca) told George W. Bush and the governor of Michigan at the time that Prime Minister Poutine of Canada was very supportive of Bush's trade policies. (W answered that while this was unusual, he welcomed the prime minister's support.)
A very early draft of the Daily Headlines are up at UNN. (I wonder if another News Team member will add to them.)
Okay, time to get back to mowing and the laundry and packing. I will try to stop back a little later around lunch time. Be well!
Done!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:42:47
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:42:47
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:44:44
TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:44:44
Just had a thought about Obama's "million dollar house" there....
He lives in Chicago, right? What kind of neighborhood? Is *every* house there worth around that million dollar mark, or did Barack go the ostentatious "McMansion" route?
Point being, if it costs a million dollars to live in that neighborhood, then of course he spent a million dollars on his house.
Unlike a palatial estate in an exclusive enclave near Sedona, say....
He lives in Chicago, right? What kind of neighborhood? Is *every* house there worth around that million dollar mark, or did Barack go the ostentatious "McMansion" route?
Point being, if it costs a million dollars to live in that neighborhood, then of course he spent a million dollars on his house.
Unlike a palatial estate in an exclusive enclave near Sedona, say....
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 14:48:17
I've seen the picture. It looks like a house in a historical neighborhood. FWIW (and not bragging) - the houses in our neighborhood are priced at 500k - 1M (we rent). Are they worth that? No. They are Sears Craftsman bungaloes (and a few ugly infill McMansions), but this is a popular intown neighborhood, so people are willing to pay that.
BobR on 08/22/2008 14:48:17
Quote by TriSec:
Just had a thought about Obama's "million dollar house" there....
He lives in Chicago, right? What kind of neighborhood? Is *every* house there worth around that million dollar mark, or did Barack go the ostentatious "McMansion" route?
Point being, if it costs a million dollars to live in that neighborhood, then of course he spent a million dollars on his house.
Unlike a palatial estate in an exclusive enclave near Sedona, say....
I've seen the picture. It looks like a house in a historical neighborhood. FWIW (and not bragging) - the houses in our neighborhood are priced at 500k - 1M (we rent). Are they worth that? No. They are Sears Craftsman bungaloes (and a few ugly infill McMansions), but this is a popular intown neighborhood, so people are willing to pay that.
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 14:49:30
Raine on 08/22/2008 14:49:30
The number oh homes keeps rising!!
THIS is when the Democrats need to start hounding Cindy McCain to release HER tax returns ... just like they did with John Kerry's wife.
McCain's campaign says the Arizona senator has four residences: condos in Phoenix, Arlington, Va., and Coronado, Calif., and a house in Sedona, Ariz. All are owned by his wife, Cindy, and their children, who also own eight other residential properties. Those include four other houses at the 15-acre Sedona spread and four more condos, according to real estate records and the senator's financial disclosure reports. The dozen properties are worth more than $10 million, current assessments show.
THIS is when the Democrats need to start hounding Cindy McCain to release HER tax returns ... just like they did with John Kerry's wife.
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:50:22
TriSec on 08/22/2008 14:50:22
From Lord Robin over on the message board:
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:51:22
livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:51:22
Of course these days on Long Island even a fixer upper is almost $400,000. So it wouldn't take much to get to a million dollar house.
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 14:52:21
41 6e 79 20 72 65 61 73 6f 6e 20 79 20 73 68 61 6e 27 74 3f
Random on 08/22/2008 14:52:21
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
4c 65 74 20 67 65 65 6b 20 66 69 67 68 74 20 62 65 67 69 6e 21
41 72 65 20 77 65 20 73 74 61 72 74 69 6e 67 20 74 68 69 73 20 61 67 61 69 6e 3f 20 3a 29
41 6e 79 20 72 65 61 73 6f 6e 20 79 20 73 68 61 6e 27 74 3f
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:52:29
I love it.
livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:52:29
Quote by TriSec:
From Lord Robin over on the message board:
I love it.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:55:32
6e 6f 2c 20 6e 6f 74 20 72 65 61 6c 6c 79 20
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 14:55:32
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
4c 65 74 20 67 65 65 6b 20 66 69 67 68 74 20 62 65 67 69 6e 21
41 72 65 20 77 65 20 73 74 61 72 74 69 6e 67 20 74 68 69 73 20 61 67 61 69 6e 3f 20 3a 29
41 6e 79 20 72 65 61 73 6f 6e 20 79 20 73 68 61 6e 27 74 3f
6e 6f 2c 20 6e 6f 74 20 72 65 61 6c 6c 79 20
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:59:41
livingonli on 08/22/2008 14:59:41
Headline News is showing two buses crashed into each other in New Jersey.
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 14:59:54
BobR on 08/22/2008 14:59:54
The McCain's budget for "household employees" (ie: servants)?
$273,000 / yr :o
(thanks to the Daily Reading from RWH...)
$273,000 / yr :o
(thanks to the Daily Reading from RWH...)
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 15:03:30
Momma and 4F heading for the same ditch?
I know, I know....
TriSec on 08/22/2008 15:03:30
Quote by livingonli:
Headline News is showing two buses crashed into each other in New Jersey.
Momma and 4F heading for the same ditch?
I know, I know....
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 15:03:44
livingonli on 08/22/2008 15:03:44
The Steph stream is behind the curtain again.
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:05:27
54 68 61 6e 20 49 20 73 61 6c 6c 20 64 6f 20 69 74 20 74 69 6c 6c 20 49 20 67 65 74 20 62 6f 72 65 64 2e
4f 72 20 6c 75 6e 63 68 2c 20 77 68 69 63 65 76 65 72 20 63 6d 65 73 20 66 69 72 73 74 2e
Random on 08/22/2008 15:05:27
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
4c 65 74 20 67 65 65 6b 20 66 69 67 68 74 20 62 65 67 69 6e 21
41 72 65 20 77 65 20 73 74 61 72 74 69 6e 67 20 74 68 69 73 20 61 67 61 69 6e 3f 20 3a 29
41 6e 79 20 72 65 61 73 6f 6e 20 79 20 73 68 61 6e 27 74 3f
6e 6f 2c 20 6e 6f 74 20 72 65 61 6c 6c 79 20
54 68 61 6e 20 49 20 73 61 6c 6c 20 64 6f 20 69 74 20 74 69 6c 6c 20 49 20 67 65 74 20 62 6f 72 65 64 2e
4f 72 20 6c 75 6e 63 68 2c 20 77 68 69 63 65 76 65 72 20 63 6d 65 73 20 66 69 72 73 74 2e
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 15:06:13
livingonli on 08/22/2008 15:06:13
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:08:43
I do wonder how many people do understand what we're saying.
I...er...mean...Random wonders.
Random on 08/22/2008 15:08:43
Quote by livingonli:
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
I do wonder how many people do understand what we're saying.
I...er...mean...Random wonders.
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 15:10:18
You just need a hex to ascii converter.
personally - I couldn't be bothered...
BobR on 08/22/2008 15:10:18
Quote by livingonli:
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
You just need a hex to ascii converter.
personally - I couldn't be bothered...
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 15:10:40
livingonli on 08/22/2008 15:10:40
The PUMAs can kiss my big fat 
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:11:56
It's worse when i do it in binary.
Random on 08/22/2008 15:11:56
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
You just need a hex to ascii converter.
personally - I couldn't be bothered...
It's worse when i do it in binary.
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:15:28
01010000 01010101 01001101 01000001 00100001 01010000 01010101 01001101 01000001 00100001
Random on 08/22/2008 15:15:28
Quote by livingonli:
The PUMAs can kiss my big fat
01010000 01010101 01001101 01000001 00100001 01010000 01010101 01001101 01000001 00100001
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:16:08
73 65 65 69 6e 67 20 61 73 20 69 74 73 20 31 31 3a 31 35 61 6d 2c 20 6c 75 6e 63 68 20 77 69 6c 6c 20 70 72 6f 62 61 62 6c 79 20 63 6f 6d 65 20 66 69 72 73 74 20 3a 44
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:16:08
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
4c 65 74 20 67 65 65 6b 20 66 69 67 68 74 20 62 65 67 69 6e 21
41 72 65 20 77 65 20 73 74 61 72 74 69 6e 67 20 74 68 69 73 20 61 67 61 69 6e 3f 20 3a 29
41 6e 79 20 72 65 61 73 6f 6e 20 79 20 73 68 61 6e 27 74 3f
6e 6f 2c 20 6e 6f 74 20 72 65 61 6c 6c 79 20
54 68 61 6e 20 49 20 73 61 6c 6c 20 64 6f 20 69 74 20 74 69 6c 6c 20 49 20 67 65 74 20 62 6f 72 65 64 2e
4f 72 20 6c 75 6e 63 68 2c 20 77 68 69 63 65 76 65 72 20 63 6d 65 73 20 66 69 72 73 74 2e
73 65 65 69 6e 67 20 61 73 20 69 74 73 20 31 31 3a 31 35 61 6d 2c 20 6c 75 6e 63 68 20 77 69 6c 6c 20 70 72 6f 62 61 62 6c 79 20 63 6f 6d 65 20 66 69 72 73 74 20 3a 44
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:16:57
translating made easy
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:16:57
Quote by Random:Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
You just need a hex to ascii converter.
personally - I couldn't be bothered...
It's worse when i do it in binary.
translating made easy
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 15:18:07
TriSec on 08/22/2008 15:18:07
What is this, "Ultra for Dummies"?
4F one-time cyphers, coming right up!!
4F one-time cyphers, coming right up!!
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 15:21:09
TriSec on 08/22/2008 15:21:09
Wait, I'll decrypt it!
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:24:50
4d 61 61 61 62 65 2c 20 63 6f 75 73 65 20 74 68 61 74 20 61 73 73 75 65 73 20 49 27 6d 20 6f 6e 20 74 68 65 20 65 61 73 74 20 63 6f 61 73 74 2e
I am, but that's not really the point.
Random on 08/22/2008 15:24:50
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
4c 65 74 20 67 65 65 6b 20 66 69 67 68 74 20 62 65 67 69 6e 21
41 72 65 20 77 65 20 73 74 61 72 74 69 6e 67 20 74 68 69 73 20 61 67 61 69 6e 3f 20 3a 29
41 6e 79 20 72 65 61 73 6f 6e 20 79 20 73 68 61 6e 27 74 3f
6e 6f 2c 20 6e 6f 74 20 72 65 61 6c 6c 79 20
54 68 61 6e 20 49 20 73 61 6c 6c 20 64 6f 20 69 74 20 74 69 6c 6c 20 49 20 67 65 74 20 62 6f 72 65 64 2e
4f 72 20 6c 75 6e 63 68 2c 20 77 68 69 63 65 76 65 72 20 63 6d 65 73 20 66 69 72 73 74 2e
73 65 65 69 6e 67 20 61 73 20 69 74 73 20 31 31 3a 31 35 61 6d 2c 20 6c 75 6e 63 68 20 77 69 6c 6c 20 70 72 6f 62 61 62 6c 79 20 63 6f 6d 65 20 66 69 72 73 74 20 3a 44
4d 61 61 61 62 65 2c 20 63 6f 75 73 65 20 74 68 61 74 20 61 73 73 75 65 73 20 49 27 6d 20 6f 6e 20 74 68 65 20 65 61 73 74 20 63 6f 61 73 74 2e
I am, but that's not really the point.
Comment by 
clintster on 08/22/2008 15:25:07
ZOMG! You think that's bad... I heard there's a chance of snowfall in February. RUN, RAINE, RUUUUNNNNN!!!!
clintster on 08/22/2008 15:25:07
Quote by Raine:
OMG... it's getting windy... Fay is on it's way!!! I gotta run out for TP water, milk and eggs! :sarcasm:
ZOMG! You think that's bad... I heard there's a chance of snowfall in February. RUN, RAINE, RUUUUNNNNN!!!!
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:25:26
so you're just typing in the text and translating it? that's hardly worth the sport.
Random on 08/22/2008 15:25:26
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
You just need a hex to ascii converter.
personally - I couldn't be bothered...
It's worse when i do it in binary.
translating made easy
so you're just typing in the text and translating it? that's hardly worth the sport.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/22/2008 15:25:44
Bah! Do it in OCTAL
trojanrabbit on 08/22/2008 15:25:44
Quote by Random:Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
You just need a hex to ascii converter.
personally - I couldn't be bothered...
It's worse when i do it in binary.
Bah! Do it in OCTAL
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 15:28:37
There's an inch of snow. Shut the city down.
livingonli on 08/22/2008 15:28:37
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
OMG... it's getting windy... Fay is on it's way!!! I gotta run out for TP water, milk and eggs! :sarcasm:
ZOMG! You think that's bad... I heard there's a chance of snowfall in February. RUN, RAINE, RUUUUNNNNN!!!!
There's an inch of snow. Shut the city down.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:31:05
how else did you think I was keeping up? I'm not THAT smart :p
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:31:05
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
You just need a hex to ascii converter.
personally - I couldn't be bothered...
It's worse when i do it in binary.
translating made easy
so you're just typing in the text and translating it? that's hardly worth the sport.
how else did you think I was keeping up? I'm not THAT smart :p
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 15:31:22
Raine on 08/22/2008 15:31:22
Ok... the media is really picking up on McCain's Housing Crisis: From the LA times...
And he is saying that Barack Obama is the elitist?
McCain, who huddled with advisors at his desert compound in Sedona, Ariz., said nothing in public. A nine-car motorcade took him to a nearby Starbucks early in the morning, where he ordered a large cappuccino. McCain otherwise avoided reporters.
And he is saying that Barack Obama is the elitist?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:31:46
Don't laugh - DC panics when someone sneezes
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:31:46
Quote by livingonli:Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
OMG... it's getting windy... Fay is on it's way!!! I gotta run out for TP water, milk and eggs! :sarcasm:
ZOMG! You think that's bad... I heard there's a chance of snowfall in February. RUN, RAINE, RUUUUNNNNN!!!!
There's an inch of snow. Shut the city down.
Don't laugh - DC panics when someone sneezes
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:34:08
111 040 164 141 153 145 040 171 157 165 162 040 143 150 141 154 154 141 156 147 145 056
Random on 08/22/2008 15:34:08
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Random:Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
You just need a hex to ascii converter.
personally - I couldn't be bothered...
It's worse when i do it in binary.
Bah! Do it in OCTAL
111 040 164 141 153 145 040 171 157 165 162 040 143 150 141 154 154 141 156 147 145 056
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 15:34:12
I am really starting to get concerned here. I am going to fill my bathtub with water!!! Where are the blankets? I need blankets!
Raine on 08/22/2008 15:34:12
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
OMG... it's getting windy... Fay is on it's way!!! I gotta run out for TP water, milk and eggs! :sarcasm:
ZOMG! You think that's bad... I heard there's a chance of snowfall in February. RUN, RAINE, RUUUUNNNNN!!!!
I am really starting to get concerned here. I am going to fill my bathtub with water!!! Where are the blankets? I need blankets!
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:34:56
>< I was just using a spread sheet with the translations. The more i did it, the more i knew on my own. i is my favorite letter, btw.
Random on 08/22/2008 15:34:56
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Are Random and W_P having their own private conversation on the blog?
You just need a hex to ascii converter.
personally - I couldn't be bothered...
It's worse when i do it in binary.
translating made easy
so you're just typing in the text and translating it? that's hardly worth the sport.
how else did you think I was keeping up? I'm not THAT smart :p
>< I was just using a spread sheet with the translations. The more i did it, the more i knew on my own. i is my favorite letter, btw.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 15:35:34
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 15:35:34
Hear that? That weird splat as I hit the keys? Yeah that, those are mildewed fingers coming in contact with the keys. Day three of the rain. I am getting a little tired of this. Hey Fay, no you can't make a long distance call on my phone. No seriously. You have imposed on my hospitality long enough. Just pack your bags and get out. Now just go and don't ever come back. I'd say it was nice meeting you, but my mother brought me up not to tell lies. Just go please!
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 15:35:38
Raine on 08/22/2008 15:35:38
F*ck this... we're doing it OCTAL!
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 15:36:44
Do you have a lot of flooding mondo? How is the roof holding up?
Raine on 08/22/2008 15:36:44
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hear that? That weird splat as I hit the keys? Yeah that, those are mildewed fingers coming in contact with the keys. Day three of the rain. I am getting a little tired of this. Hey Fay, no you can't make a long distance call on my phone. No seriously. You have imposed on my hospitality long enough. Just pack your bags and get out. Now just go and don't ever come back. I'd say it was nice meeting you, but my mother brought me up not to tell lies. Just go please!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:36:48
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:36:48
Random - I never had any classes in computer languages beside BASIC. I'm impressed you taught yourself though
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 15:37:27
Don't foget the canned Dinty Moore "beef" stew!
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 15:37:27
Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
OMG... it's getting windy... Fay is on it's way!!! I gotta run out for TP water, milk and eggs! :sarcasm:
ZOMG! You think that's bad... I heard there's a chance of snowfall in February. RUN, RAINE, RUUUUNNNNN!!!!
I am really starting to get concerned here. I am going to fill my bathtub with water!!! Where are the blankets? I need blankets!
Don't foget the canned Dinty Moore "beef" stew!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:37:57
I don't have a translator for that :p
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:37:57
Quote by Raine:
F*ck this... we're doing it OCTAL!
I don't have a translator for that :p
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:38:48
What i've been using.
Random on 08/22/2008 15:38:48
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
F*ck this... we're doing it OCTAL!
I don't have a translator for that :p
What i've been using.
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 15:39:29
Well, that's sweet, but i've only been teaching myself by doing a mindless posting back and forth with you.
Random on 08/22/2008 15:39:29
Quote by wickedpam:
Random - I never had any classes in computer languages beside BASIC. I'm impressed you taught yourself though
Well, that's sweet, but i've only been teaching myself by doing a mindless posting back and forth with you.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 15:43:18
Not so I'd notice. I'm sure the drainage catchment over by the Wal-mart aka Lake Walmart is pretty damned full. It was raining like crap about 7ish so hard it woke me out of sound sleep. Now, not so much.
For those who are weather geeks (Tri) here is the annoying woman's track straight from NHC. I can still get this stuff free! Hahahahahhaha F you Rick Santorum!
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 15:43:18
Quote by Raine:Do you have a lot of flooding mondo? How is the roof holding up?Quote by Mondobubba:
Hear that? That weird splat as I hit the keys? Yeah that, those are mildewed fingers coming in contact with the keys. Day three of the rain. I am getting a little tired of this. Hey Fay, no you can't make a long distance call on my phone. No seriously. You have imposed on my hospitality long enough. Just pack your bags and get out. Now just go and don't ever come back. I'd say it was nice meeting you, but my mother brought me up not to tell lies. Just go please!
Not so I'd notice. I'm sure the drainage catchment over by the Wal-mart aka Lake Walmart is pretty damned full. It was raining like crap about 7ish so hard it woke me out of sound sleep. Now, not so much.
For those who are weather geeks (Tri) here is the annoying woman's track straight from NHC. I can still get this stuff free! Hahahahahhaha F you Rick Santorum!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:53:20
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:53:20
I got a text
thanks to Vel :p
And I think that's a great choice
thanks to Vel :p
And I think that's a great choice
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:54:22
oh - you've been doin' it the hard way
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 15:54:22
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
F*ck this... we're doing it OCTAL!
I don't have a translator for that :p
What i've been using.
oh - you've been doin' it the hard way
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 15:58:55
Raine on 08/22/2008 15:58:55
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 16:04:31
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 16:04:31
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/22/2008 16:15:11
trojanrabbit on 08/22/2008 16:15:11
I have to toggle in the RIM loader, then I can load the paper tape, THEN I can do it in FOCAL!
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 16:16:03
:spank:
BobR on 08/22/2008 16:16:03
Quote by Random:
i is my favorite letter, btw.
:spank:
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 16:19:23
it's they way i've learned.
Random on 08/22/2008 16:19:23
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
F*ck this... we're doing it OCTAL!
I don't have a translator for that :p
What i've been using.
oh - you've been doin' it the hard way
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 16:19:46
don't pretend it's not yours.
Random on 08/22/2008 16:19:46
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
i is my favorite letter, btw.
:spank:
don't pretend it's not yours.
Comment by 
IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 16:27:38
IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 16:27:38
Speaking in numbers?! What's wrong with English? Why do you hate America? 
:P
:P
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 16:30:05
It's 'Merica, how dare you defile our name!
Random on 08/22/2008 16:30:05
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Speaking in numbers?! What's wrong with English? Why do you hate America?
:P
It's 'Merica, how dare you defile our name!
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 16:55:28
Raine on 08/22/2008 16:55:28
caller breathing heavy at bernie! 
Comment by 
starling310 on 08/22/2008 16:56:29
starling310 on 08/22/2008 16:56:29
Good morning afternoon!
:: scans blog ::
:rofl:
Is Shane-O in the house? Can we get the Frangela "I Love It" bit made into an Audicon??? :pray:
:: scans blog ::
Quote byIzzyBitz:Speaking in numbers?! What's wrong with English? Why do you hate America?
:rofl:
Is Shane-O in the house? Can we get the Frangela "I Love It" bit made into an Audicon??? :pray:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 16:59:10
I was noticing that.
Sir, move the phone away from your mouth and breath through your nose.
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 16:59:10
Quote by Raine:
caller breathing heavy at bernie!
I was noticing that.
Sir, move the phone away from your mouth and breath through your nose.
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:00:04
starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:00:04
Hoax Bigfoot was filled with road kill
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:02:13
:rofl:
That has been me since Wednesday!!!
:doh:
starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:02:13
Quote by TriSec:
crap!
A friend just sent me a text message...just about jumped out of my seat!
Not the one I'm waiting for...
:rofl:
That has been me since Wednesday!!!
:doh:
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 17:02:47
I'm still trying to figure out what the deal is with that creature that was allegedly found washed up in Montauk.
livingonli on 08/22/2008 17:02:47
Quote by starling310:
Hoax Bigfoot was filled with road kill
I'm still trying to figure out what the deal is with that creature that was allegedly found washed up in Montauk.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 17:10:03
IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 17:10:03
Obama is quite the tease. He must have been a fun date! Not.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 17:17:11
Has anyone seen mAnn Coulter lately?
IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 17:17:11
Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
Hoax Bigfoot was filled with road kill
I'm still trying to figure out what the deal is with that creature that was allegedly found washed up in Montauk.
Has anyone seen mAnn Coulter lately?
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:17:11
starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:17:11
Ew. Jerome Corsi is a condescending, pompous bastard.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 17:19:20
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 17:19:20
holy crap! it just dawned on my who Thom was talking to 
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:24:21
starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:24:21
Anyone ever see Blue Man Group live? I am going to see them in Boston tomorrow. My friend Michael is one of the drummers.
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 17:41:06
TriSec on 08/22/2008 17:41:06
Mrs. TriSec and I went to said Boston Blue Man Group a number of years ago now....it was a hoot!
Drummer, eh? Make sure you greet the band; they labor away in obscurity whilst all the Blue dudes get the accolades.
There's some audience participation and a massive "thing" that happens at the end of the show, but that's all I'm gonna say.
Drummer, eh? Make sure you greet the band; they labor away in obscurity whilst all the Blue dudes get the accolades.
There's some audience participation and a massive "thing" that happens at the end of the show, but that's all I'm gonna say.
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:44:49
Yeah, he told me he'll be in front of the theater before the show and I better say hi!
He isn't one of the blue dudes...he is a member of said obscure band.
starling310 on 08/22/2008 17:44:49
Quote by TriSec:
Mrs. TriSec and I went to said Boston Blue Man Group a number of years ago now....it was a hoot!
Drummer, eh? Make sure you greet the band; they labor away in obscurity whilst all the Blue dudes get the accolades.
There's some audience participation and a massive "thing" that happens at the end of the show, but that's all I'm gonna say.
Yeah, he told me he'll be in front of the theater before the show and I better say hi!
He isn't one of the blue dudes...he is a member of said obscure band.
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 18:18:36
livingonli on 08/22/2008 18:18:36
Since it is my day off, I better go out and run my errands.
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:20:42
starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:20:42
:Pirate: -----> " A date with the veeery lovely ra - - - "
Aaah.... blessed silence.
Aaah.... blessed silence.
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 18:21:52
I've never seen them except years ago on the Tonight Show. They did this thing with rolls of toilet paper (or some kind of paper)
BobR on 08/22/2008 18:21:52
Quote by TriSec:
Mrs. TriSec and I went to said Boston Blue Man Group a number of years ago now....it was a hoot!
Drummer, eh? Make sure you greet the band; they labor away in obscurity whilst all the Blue dudes get the accolades.
There's some audience participation and a massive "thing" that happens at the end of the show, but that's all I'm gonna say.
I've never seen them except years ago on the Tonight Show. They did this thing with rolls of toilet paper (or some kind of paper)
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 18:23:10
Raine on 08/22/2008 18:23:10
I will by hallmark cards now, happily!!!
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:24:26
And, ya gotta love Thom for saying it too...he is the BEST!
I still have to send him a "This is what a Feminist Looks Like" tee.
I all my straight supporters!!!
starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:24:26
Quote by Raine:
I will by hallmark cards now, happily!!!
And, ya gotta love Thom for saying it too...he is the BEST!
I still have to send him a "This is what a Feminist Looks Like" tee.
I
all my straight supporters!!!
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:29:52
starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:29:52
Damn anticipation of the BIG TEXT!!!!
:grumble:
:grumble:
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 18:31:13
Raine on 08/22/2008 18:31:13
Priceless...
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 18:39:35
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 18:39:35
Now that the tide is coming on the river all the real fun stuff is starting. Like most of the rest of Florida Jacksonville doesn't have storm sewers like in say Atlanta. The storm sewers connect to various catchments like the previously mentioned Lake Walmart. The drainage catchments are connected to the St Johns by little canals. So in really low lying area this means street flooding. Some of the big intersections near me are currently flooded. My street a little while ago had what looked to be about 3-4 inches of standing water; it has now receded.
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 18:41:53
Raine on 08/22/2008 18:41:53
American Prayer.
I am a ball of tears.
When you get to the top of the mountain, will you tell me what you see? Remember me? Awesome video, from Dave Stewart and a wonderful cast.
I am a ball of tears.
When you get to the top of the mountain, will you tell me what you see? Remember me? Awesome video, from Dave Stewart and a wonderful cast.
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 18:43:12
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 18:43:12
Priceless! Great ad!!
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 18:43:36
TriSec on 08/22/2008 18:43:36
Mondo has a little trouble in the flooded streets of Jacksonville...
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 18:44:41
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 18:44:41
I, Mondo am attempting egress from my house. Wish me luck.
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 18:45:30
He's going to announce in the traditional media, followed by a text message to all of us saying.....
TriSec on 08/22/2008 18:45:30
Quote by starling310:
Damn anticipation of the BIG TEXT!!!!
:grumble:
He's going to announce in the traditional media, followed by a text message to all of us saying.....
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 18:45:42
Raine on 08/22/2008 18:45:42
OMG! My phone alerted me that I had a text message! I ran across the apartment... tripped over Bobbers chair, fell on my face and brusied my chin and I sprained my wrist to get to the phone!
Heya ... Psyche! 
Heya
... Psyche!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 18:45:55
At least the shark doesn't have a frickin' laser.
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 18:45:55
Quote by TriSec:
Mondo has a little trouble in the flooded streets of Jacksonville...
At least the shark doesn't have a frickin' laser.
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 18:47:51
Godspeed sir.
Raine on 08/22/2008 18:47:51
Quote by Mondobubba:
I, Mondo am attempting egress from my house. Wish me luck.
Godspeed sir.
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 18:49:56
No, Atlanta's storm drains feed into the sewage sewers. So when they get overwhelmed with rain, you end up with fecal fountains spraying up from the manhole covers.
Delightful!
BobR on 08/22/2008 18:49:56
Quote by Mondobubba:
Now that the tide is coming on the river all the real fun stuff is starting. Like most of the rest of Florida Jacksonville doesn't have storm sewers like in say Atlanta. The storm sewers connect to various catchments like the previously mentioned Lake Walmart. The drainage catchments are connected to the St Johns by little canals. So in really low lying area this means street flooding. Some of the big intersections near me are currently flooded. My street a little while ago had what looked to be about 3-4 inches of standing water; it has now receded.
No, Atlanta's storm drains feed into the sewage sewers. So when they get overwhelmed with rain, you end up with fecal fountains spraying up from the manhole covers.
Delightful!
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 18:50:08
Raine on 08/22/2008 18:50:08
HEya my friend's son is getting married on Sunday up in NY, and in honour of them, the city of Poughkeepsie is lighting the Mid Hudson Bridge in Pride colours!
my friend's son is getting married on Sunday up in NY, and in honour of them, the city of Poughkeepsie is lighting the Mid Hudson Bridge in Pride colours!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 18:51:00
I really must remember to dust my office - keeps getting in my eyes :cry:
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 18:51:00
Quote by Raine:
American Prayer.
I am a ball of tears.
When you get to the top of the mountain, will you tell me what you see? Remember me? Awesome video, from Dave Stewart and a wonderful cast.
I really must remember to dust my office - keeps getting in my eyes :cry:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 18:52:00
:rofl:
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 18:52:00
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
Mondo has a little trouble in the flooded streets of Jacksonville...
At least the shark doesn't have a frickin' laser.
:rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:53:45
YAY POUGHKEEPSIE!!!
:: disco ball switched on ::
:: feather boa donned ::
WOOO! WOO!
:: raising the roof ::
starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:53:45
Quote by Raine:
HEya
YAY POUGHKEEPSIE!!!
:: disco ball switched on ::
:: feather boa donned ::
WOOO! WOO!
:: raising the roof ::
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:57:39
starling310 on 08/22/2008 18:57:39
Hmm... has become suspicious that Columbia House is purposefully keeping her on hold this long because she selected the "Cancel Membership" option.
has become suspicious that Columbia House is purposefully keeping her on hold this long because she selected the "Cancel Membership" option.
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 18:57:42
TriSec on 08/22/2008 18:57:42
Hmm, Boston just completed a 'holding tank' under Southie that will hold untold millions of gallons of storm runoff...
We did that because in big storms, it still overflows into Boston Harbor. We just cleaned the damn thing up, so they built the big tank. Now the overflow will go there and will then be pumped back through Deer Island after the deluge for treatment.
(and this was being built concurrently with the Big Dig....it was done first. A Dukakis legacy, I might add. After Papa Bush hammered him over Boston Harbor, he made sure the process was started to fix it before he left office.)
We did that because in big storms, it still overflows into Boston Harbor. We just cleaned the damn thing up, so they built the big tank. Now the overflow will go there and will then be pumped back through Deer Island after the deluge for treatment.
(and this was being built concurrently with the Big Dig....it was done first. A Dukakis legacy, I might add. After Papa Bush hammered him over Boston Harbor, he made sure the process was started to fix it before he left office.)
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 18:58:24
:p I hope's my friend Mala didn't hurt herself either. TeeHee.
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 18:58:24
Quote by Raine:
OMG! My phone alerted me that I had a text message! I ran across the apartment... tripped over Bobbers chair, fell on my face and brusied my chin and I sprained my wrist to get to the phone!
Heya
:p I hope's my friend Mala didn't hurt herself either. TeeHee.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 19:03:05
:lol: No she was just puzzled by the sound her phone name, then got a lot of questioning looks when she busted out laughing. :p
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 19:03:05
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Raine:
OMG! My phone alerted me that I had a text message! I ran across the apartment... tripped over Bobbers chair, fell on my face and brusied my chin and I sprained my wrist to get to the phone!
Heya
:p I hope's my friend Mala didn't hurt herself either. TeeHee.
:lol: No she was just puzzled by the sound her phone name, then got a lot of questioning looks when she busted out laughing. :p
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 19:06:45
It's FRIDAY ya bastids!
:boobs2:
:Rainbow:
:Rainbow:
:boobs2:
:peace: 
starling310 on 08/22/2008 19:06:45
:boobs2:
:Rainbow: :Rainbow: :boobs2:
:peace:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 19:08:21
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 19:08:21
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 19:09:05
It's Friday ya Bastads!
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
:heart:
:boobs2:
:boobs2: :boobs2:
:boobs2:
Bounce your boobies!!
Raine on 08/22/2008 19:09:05
:boobs2:
:boobs2:
:heart: :boobs2: :boobs2:
:boobs2: :boobs2:
Bounce your boobies!!
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 19:09:12
BobR on 08/22/2008 19:09:12
Not feeling particularly bouncy today...
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 19:11:41
Raine on 08/22/2008 19:11:41
Mala, I knew that video would make your *allergies* act up!
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 19:13:18
Raine on 08/22/2008 19:13:18
:gobama: :gobama: :gobama: :gobama: :gobama: :gobama:
:gobama: :gobama: :gobama: :gobama: :gobama:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/22/2008 19:14:49
Will in Chicago on 08/22/2008 19:14:49
Everyone, be well! I am going offline and I will try to update people from the road. (I plan to call in the Unreported News Radio Show at 11 AM Eastern on KPHX 1490 .) So, see you on the road if I am lucky with the internet or in Phoenix.
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 19:15:51
starling310 on 08/22/2008 19:15:51
:cry:
Can't see videos!
:cry:
I am on my work laptop because my personal laptop is still on the fritz.
We ( and by 'we' I refer to my friend who is fixing my computer ) ordered a 3.5" hard drive....
Sooo, had to send it back, wait for the RMA to clear and then order a 2.5" one, which we are still waiting for.
Can't see videos!
:cry:
I am on my work laptop because my personal laptop is still on the fritz.
We ( and by 'we' I refer to my friend who is fixing my computer ) ordered a 3.5" hard drive....
Sooo, had to send it back, wait for the RMA to clear and then order a 2.5" one, which we are still waiting for.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/22/2008 19:16:00
wickedpam on 08/22/2008 19:16:00
Be Safe Will! :hug:
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 19:19:18
Raine on 08/22/2008 19:19:18
Take the McCain House Tour!
This is NOT from the Onion... Rather the Front page of today WaPo Style section!
Off the hook, I tell you. The McCain campaign has NOT a CLUE how to get this one under control!
This is NOT from the Onion... Rather the Front page of today WaPo Style section!
Off the hook, I tell you. The McCain campaign has NOT a CLUE how to get this one under control!
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 19:22:36
If you can get on someone else's computer... it is a must see. Sorry I didn't mean to tease, I thought you were at home today. :(
Raine on 08/22/2008 19:22:36
Quote by starling310:
:cry:
Can't see videos!
:cry:
I am on my work laptop because my personal laptop is still on the fritz.
We ( and by 'we' I refer to my friend who is fixing my computer ) ordered a 3.5" hard drive....
Sooo, had to send it back, wait for the RMA to clear and then order a 2.5" one, which we are still waiting for.
I didn't mean to tease, I thought you were at home today. :(
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 19:23:19
Raine on 08/22/2008 19:23:19
By Will! Safe travels 
we will talk soon!!!
we will talk soon!!!
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 19:26:36
Raine on 08/22/2008 19:26:36
This was the Fundraiser we protested on Monday.
Scariest things ever those young McCain supporters.
Scariest things ever those young McCain supporters.
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 19:33:45
Raine on 08/22/2008 19:33:45
John McCain 2 years ago... talking to union workers:
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 19:35:09
The "money" quote (pun intended):
BobR on 08/22/2008 19:35:09
Quote by Raine:
Take the McCain House Tour!
This is NOT from the Onion... Rather the Front page of today WaPo Style section!
Off the hook, I tell you. The McCain campaign has NOT a CLUE how to get this one under control!
The "money" quote (pun intended):
There's the condo in La Jolla and two more in, yes, the same building in Coronado.
The McCains had survived with just one apartment in Coronado, but Cindy felt compelled to add another this year, apparently after tiring of sharing the digs with their four kids.
"When I bought the first one, my husband, who is not a beach person, said, 'Oh, this is such a waste of money; the kids will never go,' " Cindy McCain told Vogue. "Then it got to the point where they used it so much I couldn't get in the place. So I bought another one."
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 19:59:14
TriSec on 08/22/2008 19:59:14
Yankee 406-heavy to tower.
We're parked at the ramp and going off-duty. See you on September 4!
(not really, it just sounded good. Libertarian Saturday ready to go tomorrow!)
We are away Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week!
We're parked at the ramp and going off-duty. See you on September 4!
(not really, it just sounded good. Libertarian Saturday ready to go tomorrow!)
We are away Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week!
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 20:01:28
Have fun!
we'll be doing that in another week!
BobR on 08/22/2008 20:01:28
Quote by TriSec:
Yankee 406-heavy to tower.
We're parked at the ramp and going off-duty. See you on September 4!
(not really, it just sounded good. Libertarian Saturday ready to go tomorrow!)
We are away Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of next week!
Have fun!
we'll be doing that in another week!
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 20:14:22
I am, but sadly, on the work 'puter.
starling310 on 08/22/2008 20:14:22
Quote by Raine:If you can get on someone else's computer... it is a must see. SorryQuote by starling310:
:cry:
Can't see videos!
:cry:
I am on my work laptop because my personal laptop is still on the fritz.
We ( and by 'we' I refer to my friend who is fixing my computer ) ordered a 3.5" hard drive....
Sooo, had to send it back, wait for the RMA to clear and then order a 2.5" one, which we are still waiting for.
I am, but sadly, on the work 'puter.
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 20:55:28
Random on 08/22/2008 20:55:28
Random here...Miss anything fun?
Maybe anything that relates to a text message i just got?
Maybe anything that relates to a text message i just got?
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 21:38:13
Raine on 08/22/2008 21:38:13
HEy... I just had a thought... wouldn't it be hilarious if we all got the text message from Barack Obama at 3 am?
It's Three Am, and this is barack obama
It's Three Am, and this is barack obama
Comment by starling310 on 08/22/2008 21:39:01
:rofl:
starling310 on 08/22/2008 21:39:01
Quote by Raine:
HEy... I just had a thought... wouldn't it be hilarious if we all got the text message from Barack Obama at 3 am?
It's Three Am, and this is barack obama
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 21:39:14
Raine on 08/22/2008 21:39:14
Ahhh... Randi is incorrect... it was more than 3 times he invoked the POW card.
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 21:39:17
Hm...Right.
Random on 08/22/2008 21:39:17
Quote by Raine:
HEy... I just had a thought... wouldn't it be hilarious if we all got the text message from Barack Obama at 3 am?
It's Three Am, and this is barack obama
Hm...Right.
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 21:43:09
What she say?
Random on 08/22/2008 21:43:09
Quote by Raine:
Ahhh... Randi is incorrect... it was more than 3 times he invoked the POW card.
What she say?
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 21:55:42
'Tis best not to temp a bored Velveeta.............
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 21:55:42
Quote by Raine:
HEy... I just had a thought... wouldn't it be hilarious if we all got the text message from Barack Obama at 3 am?
It's Three Am, and this is barack obama
'Tis best not to temp a bored Velveeta.............
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 22:03:16
That he used the POW card 3 times...
Raine on 08/22/2008 22:03:16
Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:
Ahhh... Randi is incorrect... it was more than 3 times he invoked the POW card.
What she say?
That he used the POW card 3 times...
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 22:03:54
ohh...Random isn't listening
Random on 08/22/2008 22:03:54
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:
Ahhh... Randi is incorrect... it was more than 3 times he invoked the POW card.
What she say?
That he used the POW card 3 times...
ohh...Random isn't listening
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 22:04:26
Raine on 08/22/2008 22:04:26
would it be mean of me to suggest that Barack Text Only the PUMAS at three am?
HEh heh...
HEh heh...
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 22:06:39
Raine on 08/22/2008 22:06:39
I need your help Velveeta, since you are bored... and very good at the google....
My sister remindd me that she saw on TV that Cindy McCain travels everywhere with her personal hairstylist... I have spent a while looking for a link... have you come across anything like that?
My sister remindd me that she saw on TV that Cindy McCain travels everywhere with her personal hairstylist... I have spent a while looking for a link... have you come across anything like that?
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 22:13:15
Raine on 08/22/2008 22:13:15
DAMMIT! Where is our AV Dork when we need him?
There is ONE chartered Flight from Chicago to Delaware en route now!!!
There is ONE chartered Flight from Chicago to Delaware en route now!!!
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 22:25:59
Just saw this, I'll look for it when I get back from dog walking.
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 22:25:59
Quote by Raine:
I need your help Velveeta, since you are bored... and very good at the google....
My sister remindd me that she saw on TV that Cindy McCain travels everywhere with her personal hairstylist... I have spent a while looking for a link... have you come across anything like that?
Just saw this, I'll look for it when I get back from dog walking.
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 22:26:47
Raine on 08/22/2008 22:26:47
Well on the VP Watch, I just went over to drudge... I think even tho he is reporting that a comapny is saying it is Bayh... But THIS is the image of the alleged bumper sticker...
see anything wrong with that bumper sticker?
I think a company is printing (badly I might add) on spec. no way in hell would we see a company printing it without his logo.
I am thinking Bayh is out.
FLASH: Fri Aug 22 2008 17:52:03 ET /// KMBC's Micheal Mahoney reports a company in Kansas City, which specializes in political literature, has been printing Obama-Bayh material... MORE... Gill Studios, would not confirm information about the material. They would not deny it either. At least three sources close to the plant's operations reported the Obama-Bayh material was being produced...
see anything wrong with that bumper sticker?
I think a company is printing (badly I might add) on spec. no way in hell would we see a company printing it without his logo.
I am thinking Bayh is out.
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 22:38:40
livingonli on 08/22/2008 22:38:40
I'm home. Did anyone miss me? 
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 22:50:21
Raine on 08/22/2008 22:50:21
Obama opens up a campaign office in Republican Forsyth couny, Georgia To put the magnitude of this in perspective....
Barack Obama has Opened up an office in this county.
:thud:
Barack Obama has Opened up an office in this county.
:thud:
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 23:06:55
We find no reference to a traveling hairstylist, and, frankly, looking at her qoif I never thought she had one!
We found an article that talks about the SS clearing out a fancy salon on Madison Ave, so she could have her hair done by some fabulous gay in Julien Farel Salon. But nothing about a traveling stylist. If you're desperate........... when know some fabu gay's that know people who know people. You know, the "gay network". :lol:
Wait, this just in: Her personal stylist is Alina Novikov.(Jennifer Lopez and Carmen Electra and Cindy are her big customers). But no mention if she travels.
velveeta jones on 08/22/2008 23:06:55
Quote by Raine:
I need your help Velveeta, since you are bored... and very good at the google....
My sister remindd me that she saw on TV that Cindy McCain travels everywhere with her personal hairstylist... I have spent a while looking for a link... have you come across anything like that?
We find no reference to a traveling hairstylist, and, frankly, looking at her qoif I never thought she had one!
We found an article that talks about the SS clearing out a fancy salon on Madison Ave, so she could have her hair done by some fabulous gay in Julien Farel Salon. But nothing about a traveling stylist. If you're desperate........... when know some fabu gay's that know people who know people. You know, the "gay network". :lol:
Wait, this just in: Her personal stylist is Alina Novikov.(Jennifer Lopez and Carmen Electra and Cindy are her big customers). But no mention if she travels.
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 23:12:40
Raine on 08/22/2008 23:12:40
Awesome, Velveeta...
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 23:18:08
Random on 08/22/2008 23:18:08
*asleep in the corner*
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 23:36:43
livingonli on 08/22/2008 23:36:43
:tiptoes past Random:
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 23:44:39
Random on 08/22/2008 23:44:39
*paws at air, dreaming of rabbits*
Comment by livingonli on 08/22/2008 23:47:28
livingonli on 08/22/2008 23:47:28
Rachel is arguing with a caller who thinks things won't be different if McCain is President than if Obama is President.
I think you need that head smacking emoticon.
I think you need that head smacking emoticon.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 23:49:39
IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 23:49:39
Anyone listening to Rachel's show? The woman on with her is an idiot (oops, my thought bubble burst). All kinds of excuses for not voting for Obama, but I think it comes down to...OMG, he's black! Rachel is having none of it. 
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 23:51:05
IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 23:51:05
That woman definitely needs a slap upside her head, Livin. Jeebus. Very scary to know that she is not the only one.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 23:57:27
IzzyBitz on 08/22/2008 23:57:27
Oh, well. Time to head out for an Italian feast. 
Comment by livingonli on 08/23/2008 00:03:19
livingonli on 08/23/2008 00:03:19
Have fun, Izzy. Give us a report.
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 00:11:10
velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 00:11:10
Dammit! I missed Izzy...............
bye.......... Le Sigh.
bye.......... Le Sigh.
Comment by livingonli on 08/23/2008 00:22:43
livingonli on 08/23/2008 00:22:43
McCain doesn't know what car he owns. I can't tell anymore if he's out of touch or if he's an idiot.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 00:24:47
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 00:24:47
:rofl: Ko with the Elmer Fudd, Millionaire reference. :rofl:
Comment by Random on 08/23/2008 00:35:24
Random doesn't know what car he has...well he does...Honda...Accord...but i don't know what year it is. does that count as not knowing.
Random on 08/23/2008 00:35:24
Quote by livingonli:
McCain doesn't know what car he owns. I can't tell anymore if he's out of touch or if he's an idiot.
Random doesn't know what car he has...well he does...Honda...Accord...but i don't know what year it is. does that count as not knowing.
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 00:37:18
velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 00:37:18
Ah! Ah! "Hare Brush" 195.....3? I believe?
Comment by Random on 08/23/2008 00:37:47
Random on 08/23/2008 00:37:47
I GOT THE TEXT MESSAGE!
It's Clinton!
It's Clinton!
Comment by livingonli on 08/23/2008 00:42:10
livingonli on 08/23/2008 00:42:10
Paul Reickoff is on KO right now.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 00:43:14
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 00:43:14
Paul Rieckhoff is kinda scary lookin. Maybe it is the neck that is as wide as his head. I'm just sayin. :shrug:
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 00:51:43
Hey uh, Random? Wait until KO is off the 'live' TV. It might work better. :lol:
velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 00:51:43
Quote by Random:
I GOT THE TEXT MESSAGE!
It's Clinton!
Hey uh, Random? Wait until KO is off the 'live' TV. It might work better. :lol:
Comment by livingonli on 08/23/2008 00:56:17
livingonli on 08/23/2008 00:56:17
Is it possible that Sean Hannity is infected by the Pox like Bill-O?
Comment by Random on 08/23/2008 01:06:04
I dun watch KO that often...
Random on 08/23/2008 01:06:04
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Random:
I GOT THE TEXT MESSAGE!
It's Clinton!
Hey uh, Random? Wait until KO is off the 'live' TV. It might work better. :lol:
I dun watch KO that often...
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:08:30
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:08:30
Christ now it is a tornado warning! Lie in a ditch they say. Umm all the ditches are filled with water!
Fay has overstayed her welcome.
Fay has overstayed her welcome.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:11:45
Totally! His brain has been half eaten away by Trempona Paladium Paladium
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:11:45
Quote by livingonli:
Is it possible that Sean Hannity is infected by the Pox like Bill-O?
Totally! His brain has been half eaten away by Trempona Paladium Paladium
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 01:12:58
Oh crap Mondo!! Stay safe. You did listen to Velveeta's continuing warnings about having a disaster kit always ready. Didn't you?
velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 01:12:58
Quote by Mondobubba:
Christ now it is a tornado warning! Lie in a ditch they say. Umm all the ditches are filled with water!
Fay has overstayed her welcome.
Oh crap Mondo!! Stay safe. You did listen to Velveeta's continuing warnings about having a disaster kit always ready. Didn't you?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:27:57
Actually I am watching the the local weather dude, Tim Deegan. They broke into the Olympics (water polo, no big deal). Timbo says it's been downgraded to a tornado watch for Clay county (across the river from me) and a severe thunderstorm warning for the hunks of Duval County (Jacksonville) on the east side of the river. Take a look at a map for more details.
Oh a trip to the Sholin Temple. Kung Fu! Cool!
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:27:57
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by Mondobubba:
Christ now it is a tornado warning! Lie in a ditch they say. Umm all the ditches are filled with water!
Fay has overstayed her welcome.
Oh crap Mondo!! Stay safe. You did listen to Velveeta's continuing warnings about having a disaster kit always ready. Didn't you?
Actually I am watching the the local weather dude, Tim Deegan. They broke into the Olympics (water polo, no big deal). Timbo says it's been downgraded to a tornado watch for Clay county (across the river from me) and a severe thunderstorm warning for the hunks of Duval County (Jacksonville) on the east side of the river. Take a look at a map for more details.
Oh a trip to the Sholin Temple. Kung Fu! Cool!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:31:22
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:31:22
Holy crap! A shaolin monk was doing a pinkie stand. His kung fu is the best! :thud:
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:33:21
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:33:21
12 more minutes on the tornado thingy. At least they never last very long.
Comment by TriSec on 08/23/2008 01:37:22
TriSec on 08/23/2008 01:37:22
Evening, folks!
I have finally figured out why I couldn't follow the volleyball scoring this week....they changed to rally scoring back in '99!
(When I played, we used the side-out scoring system, so I couldn't fathom what was happening in Beijing...)
Anyway.
What's this about a Hawer 800 on a private charter from Midway to Dover?
I have finally figured out why I couldn't follow the volleyball scoring this week....they changed to rally scoring back in '99!
(When I played, we used the side-out scoring system, so I couldn't fathom what was happening in Beijing...)
Anyway.
What's this about a Hawer 800 on a private charter from Midway to Dover?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:46:26
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 01:46:26
No more tornado watch/warning whatever : sigh of relief :
Comment by livingonli on 08/23/2008 02:18:54
livingonli on 08/23/2008 02:18:54
Does that mean you don't have to go for bread, milk or toilet paper?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 02:22:44
Na with tornadoes you are pretty much totally effed, Liv.
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 02:22:44
Quote by livingonli:
Does that mean you don't have to go for bread, milk or toilet paper?
Na with tornadoes you are pretty much totally effed, Liv.
Comment by livingonli on 08/23/2008 02:29:40
livingonli on 08/23/2008 02:29:40
MLB EI had both the Blue Jays and Red Sox feeds for tonight's game. So I could flip between NESN and Rogers SportsNet.
Comment by Random on 08/23/2008 02:39:31
Random on 08/23/2008 02:39:31
Random has been scarred for life by a breakfast club ad.
Comment by clintster on 08/23/2008 04:51:57
clintster on 08/23/2008 04:51:57
CNN is saying it's Biden. Anyone got a text yet?
Comment by livingonli on 08/23/2008 05:27:37
livingonli on 08/23/2008 05:27:37
We need a little late night music video theater;
Starting with a Canadian cover;
And then the original version;
Starting with a Canadian cover;
And then the original version;
Comment by livingonli on 08/23/2008 05:42:27
livingonli on 08/23/2008 05:42:27
And here's my favorite XTC song;
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 07:03:28
Mondobubba on 08/23/2008 07:03:28
Comment by livingonli on 08/23/2008 07:11:29
livingonli on 08/23/2008 07:11:29
But did anyone get their text message yet?
Comment by Raine on 08/23/2008 07:34:15
Raine on 08/23/2008 07:34:15
I just got THE Text Message!
At 3:20 This morning!
Joe Biden is our VP PICK!
At 3:20 This morning!
Joe Biden is our VP PICK!
Comment by BobR on 08/23/2008 07:37:08
BobR on 08/23/2008 07:37:08
IT's 3:00 AM...
Somewhere in the house, a cellphone is beeping...
It's a text message from Barack Obama....
He's picked Joe Biden as his running mate!
Somewhere in the house, a cellphone is beeping...
It's a text message from Barack Obama....
He's picked Joe Biden as his running mate!
Comment by BobR on 08/23/2008 07:50:40
I love that song too - excellent choice! (I miss XTC... )
although it IS a bit peppy for this time of the morning...
BobR on 08/23/2008 07:50:40
Quote by livingonli:
And here's my favorite XTC song;
I love that song too - excellent choice! (I miss XTC...
)although it IS a bit peppy for this time of the morning...
Comment by BobR on 08/23/2008 07:59:25
Another excellent XTC song (probably MY favorite). I like the XTC video better, with the JFK/Jesus conspiracy stuff.
BobR on 08/23/2008 07:59:25
Quote by livingonli:
We need a little late night music video theater;
Starting with a Canadian cover;
And then the original version;
Another excellent XTC song (probably MY favorite). I like the XTC video better, with the JFK/Jesus conspiracy stuff.
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 12:53:17
velveeta jones on 08/23/2008 12:53:17
:yawn: Hey its BIDEN!!!!!! :boobs:
Oh............ did ya'll already know this?
Damn.
:kickcan:
:boobs: Oh............ did ya'll already know this?
Damn.
:kickcan:
Comment by Random on 08/23/2008 13:08:38
Random on 08/23/2008 13:08:38
It's 3 am and some where, a lawyer is getting a phone call from Hillary in her oval designed office.
Comment by TriSec on 08/23/2008 13:38:37
TriSec on 08/23/2008 13:38:37
ok, OK! New blog is open!
Sheesh, there's no hard-deck on Saturday mornings, you know!
:peace:
Sheesh, there's no hard-deck on Saturday mornings, you know!
:peace: