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Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec
Date: 09/16/2008 10:44:56
Good Morning.
In an interesting coincidence, today is our 2,008th day in Iraq.
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualties from the Warron Terra, courtesy of antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4158
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4019
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3697
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3299
Since Election (1/31/05): 2720
Other Coalition Troops - Iraq: 314
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 591
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 376
Contractor Deaths - Iraq: 444
We find this morning's cost of war passing through $ 554, 508, 500, 000.00
This morning, we'll take a look at our closest ally in the "warron terra"...Pakistan. It's been easy to miss, as the mainstream media hasn't been saying much, but recently there's been some friction between us.
Just this week, Pakistan forces opened fire on US helicopters attempting to cross the border. I guess they must be against us now, hmm?
7 years after September 11, it suddenly seems that Mr. bin Laden is once again in the US crosshairs...but there's a reason for that.
Meanwhile, my own personal vetting of Governor Palin continues to no avail. Her wiki page is continuously updated by the 'ministry of truth', but thus far they have not seen it necessary to tell us what the Governor thinks of our veterans. IAVA has a full congressional ratings list that unfortunately does not contain any information on governors. (not to mention that it dates back to 2006; Palin wasn't even in office yet. A new list should be out in time for the election.) However, taking a look at the Alaska delegation might be slightly insightful:
Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski D
Senator Ted Stevens D
Rep. Don Young C+
And for the sake of comparison:
Senator John McCain D
Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. B+
Senator Barack Obama B+
Finally...an observation. With just 7 weeks to go, it seems to me that the major veteran's organizations have suddenly gone quiet. IAVA, IVAW, and VAIW have all been strangely silent since the conventions. Veteran's issues certainly haven't gone away, so perhaps they're all husbanding their resources for a final push in the last month.
I surely hope so, for if we are to be in Iraq for the next hundred years, taking care of our veterans is going to become our top priority, and will remain so for the next 175 years. As Rachel Maddow succinctly stated some months ago...the war in Iraq will not be over until the last tortured vetaran dies in his sleep 70 years from now.
In an interesting coincidence, today is our 2,008th day in Iraq.
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualties from the Warron Terra, courtesy of antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 4158
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 4019
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3697
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3299
Since Election (1/31/05): 2720
Other Coalition Troops - Iraq: 314
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 591
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 376
Contractor Deaths - Iraq: 444
We find this morning's cost of war passing through $ 554, 508, 500, 000.00
This morning, we'll take a look at our closest ally in the "warron terra"...Pakistan. It's been easy to miss, as the mainstream media hasn't been saying much, but recently there's been some friction between us.
Just this week, Pakistan forces opened fire on US helicopters attempting to cross the border. I guess they must be against us now, hmm?
Early this morning, US helicopters crossed the border into Pakistan’s South Waziristan Agency and attempted to land in Angor Adda, in a raid reminiscent of September 3rd’s unprecedented attack by US helicopters and ground forces in the same region, which killed 20 civilians. This was seen as the beginning of America’s so-called “gloves are off” strategy of escalating attacks along the Pakistani border. But this incident ended quite differently from the previous raid.
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Parvez Kayani announced last week that the Pakistani military would no longer allow foreign forces to operate on Pakistani soil. On Thursday, another high ranking Pakistani official, Major-General Athar Abbas confirmed the order, and said the army had been ordered to retaliate against foreign operations. If the Bush Administration was unclear on the sincerity of this position prior to today, it is no doubt clarified as Pakistani troops opened fire on the invading helicopters, forcing them to retreat into Afghanistan.
Officially, Pakistan’s military denies that the Americans ever crossed the border or that their forces fired on them, but several news agencies cite local officials and anonymous military personnel who confirm the incident. One of the local residents told DPA that they had advanced warning of the impending American attack, and that “thousands of armed tribesmen” had amassed on the Pakistani side of the border intent on fighting them off.
The latest border incident comes with newly elected President Asif Ali Zardari en route to Britain for talks with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Brown has said that he will press Pakistan to allow NATO forces into its territory, though NATO has insisted that it won’t participate in any US cross-border raids.
President Zardari announced in an editorial published the day after the first Angor Adda attack in the Washington Post that he “stands with the United States,” a position that seems increasingly untenable as the unpopular US air strikes continue and tribesmen in the South Waziristan area threaten to abandon a long-standing peace deal if his government doesn’t end the US attacks on them.
7 years after September 11, it suddenly seems that Mr. bin Laden is once again in the US crosshairs...but there's a reason for that.
With barely seven weeks to go until election day, and four months left in office, the Bush administration has launched a three-phase plan intended "to strike at Osama bin Laden and top Al Qaeda leadership," NPR is reporting tonight.
President Bush has approved a plan that has brought a "surge" of CIA personnel from around the world into the fight along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, in an 11th-hour effort "to hammer Al Qaeda before the November election," the radio network says, quoting "two government officials."
Throughout the week, news organizations have been reporting on different elements of the stepped-up campaign.
The Los Angeles Times reported today that the United States was deploying Predator aircraft equipped with sophisticated new surveillance systems as part of its escalating offensive against extremist targets in Pakistan.
The effort along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border raises this question: Why wasn't it started earlier?
And, as important, what does the election — and Bush's nearing departure from the White House — have to do with the timing?
Update at 11 a.m. PDT Sept. 15: Since posting the article, NPR has removed the reference to a strike being conducted before election day. Instead, it says: "The plan represents an 11th-hour effort to hammer Al Qaeda until the Bush administration leaves office, two government officials told NPR."
Meanwhile, my own personal vetting of Governor Palin continues to no avail. Her wiki page is continuously updated by the 'ministry of truth', but thus far they have not seen it necessary to tell us what the Governor thinks of our veterans. IAVA has a full congressional ratings list that unfortunately does not contain any information on governors. (not to mention that it dates back to 2006; Palin wasn't even in office yet. A new list should be out in time for the election.) However, taking a look at the Alaska delegation might be slightly insightful:
Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski D
Senator Ted Stevens D
Rep. Don Young C+
And for the sake of comparison:
Senator John McCain D
Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. B+
Senator Barack Obama B+
Finally...an observation. With just 7 weeks to go, it seems to me that the major veteran's organizations have suddenly gone quiet. IAVA, IVAW, and VAIW have all been strangely silent since the conventions. Veteran's issues certainly haven't gone away, so perhaps they're all husbanding their resources for a final push in the last month.
I surely hope so, for if we are to be in Iraq for the next hundred years, taking care of our veterans is going to become our top priority, and will remain so for the next 175 years. As Rachel Maddow succinctly stated some months ago...the war in Iraq will not be over until the last tortured vetaran dies in his sleep 70 years from now.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 12:17:17
morning :hug:
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 12:17:17
morning :hug:
Comment by 
Random on 09/16/2008 12:23:45
Random on 09/16/2008 12:23:45
Besides the creepy 2008 day in iraq, i've got weird news from the Repub Convention
What we are fighting against.
Seriously...watch the video
What we are fighting against.
Seriously...watch the video
Comment by 
m-hadley on 09/16/2008 12:32:49
m-hadley on 09/16/2008 12:32:49
Mornin' Mala, Random & TriSec,
Scary asswipe there Random
He never gave any of his answers any thought at all - he just parroted back neo-cons talking points, but the ease with with he spoke about annihilating thousands (maybe even millions) of people scares the bejesus out of me.
I hope today is not as depressing as yesterday, but given who's in charge, I don't know why it would be any different
Why we so desperately need REAL CHANGE!
:gobama:
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Scary asswipe there Random
He never gave any of his answers any thought at all - he just parroted back neo-cons talking points, but the ease with with he spoke about annihilating thousands (maybe even millions) of people scares the bejesus out of me. I hope today is not as depressing as yesterday, but given who's in charge, I don't know why it would be any different
Why we so desperately need REAL CHANGE!:gobama:
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by 
TriSec on 09/16/2008 12:37:58
TriSec on 09/16/2008 12:37:58
I didn't need to see that video at this hour.
Was that a delegate from Colorado, or a degenerate?
All I can say to that is, "Here's your slingshot; you go first."
Was that a delegate from Colorado, or a degenerate?
All I can say to that is, "Here's your slingshot; you go first."
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 13:09:56
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 13:09:56
Chris is the Runion Lord :spit:
Comment by 
Raine on 09/16/2008 13:11:50
Raine on 09/16/2008 13:11:50
So, Why was that asshat at the convention and not signed up for military service?
Comment by 
BobR on 09/16/2008 13:12:57
BobR on 09/16/2008 13:12:57
wow - what a smug asshole in that video. I agree with Faye - no thought, just repeating the talking points. Another chicken hawk, no doubt.
The "get a job" comment was also retarded - most of the people I meet protesting have jobs.
And I agree with TriSec. Drop him in Baghdad armed with a slingshot, and let's see how quickly his attitude changes.
The "get a job" comment was also retarded - most of the people I meet protesting have jobs.
And I agree with TriSec. Drop him in Baghdad armed with a slingshot, and let's see how quickly his attitude changes.
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 13:13:37
BobR on 09/16/2008 13:13:37
oh btw - great post as always, Tri...
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 13:31:03
Random on 09/16/2008 13:31:03
Did anyone read the story I linked to? Apparently that same asshat was takin for all his money.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 13:31:53
TriSec on 09/16/2008 13:31:53
And, Wall Street opens with an instant 105 point drop!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 13:33:13
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 13:33:13
Mornin' all.. still home, still sick... ugh!
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 13:37:28
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 13:37:28
Hmmm- you can see the Blue Ridge from my home I am Queen of the Mountain! All bow to the Queen! ;)
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 13:40:33
Random on 09/16/2008 13:40:33
Random wants Dennis Miller's Job.
Court Jester.
Court Jester.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 13:41:34
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 13:41:34
Random's certainly more funny than Dennis Miller..
Comment by 
starling310 on 09/16/2008 13:43:17
starling310 on 09/16/2008 13:43:17
A wrapped scallion?
Good morning.
Good morning.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 13:43:28
TriSec on 09/16/2008 13:43:28
Since I live in between Hanscom Field and Logan Airport, and planes fly over my house all the time, I have applied (via email) to run the FAA.
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 13:45:14
Random on 09/16/2008 13:45:14
Beauty Cream shelf? *looks at cabinet infested with cobwebs* Is that what it's called?
Comment by 
Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 13:46:35
Um....
Where is the strangeness in this?
Take out all the flowery language to make them look smart.
Whats the difference between this WingNut and the ones we have in office with a R behind their name?
Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 13:46:35
Quote by Random:
Besides the creepy 2008 day in iraq, i've got weird news from the Repub Convention
What we are fighting against.
Seriously...watch the video
Um....
Where is the strangeness in this?
Take out all the flowery language to make them look smart.
Whats the difference between this WingNut and the ones we have in office with a R behind their name?
Comment by Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 13:48:44
Your majesty.....
Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 13:48:44
Quote by wickedpam:
Hmmm- you can see the Blue Ridge from my home I am Queen of the Mountain! All bow to the Queen! ;)
Your majesty.....
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 13:49:55
Random on 09/16/2008 13:49:55
I BROKE THAT HERE!
Comment by Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 13:51:05
Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 13:51:05
What about the rethug who tried to stick his dick in his whifes ass?
Comment by m-hadley on 09/16/2008 13:52:08
Mornin' Roomie,
How's thangs going for you?
I would apply for the position as the Radical Militant Librarian, but I'm sure that I would immediately be fired. :D
Cheers,
mfaye :dance:
m-hadley on 09/16/2008 13:52:08
Quote by starling310:
A wrapped scallion?
Good morning.
Mornin' Roomie,
How's thangs going for you?
I would apply for the position as the Radical Militant Librarian, but I'm sure that I would immediately be fired. :D
Cheers,
mfaye :dance:
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 13:54:32
Raine on 09/16/2008 13:54:32
Scoop, have you read this diary at Kos yet?
The police Chief in Wasilla was Fired for SEEKING money to investigate sexual assault cases?
From AP, via Kos:
Jeebus. This is from the McCain Campain!!!
The police Chief in Wasilla was Fired for SEEKING money to investigate sexual assault cases?
From AP, via Kos:
The McCain campaign says it can prove Monegan was fired in July because of insubordination on budget issues
...
The "last straw," the campaign said, was a trip Monegan planned to Washington in July to seek federal money for investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases.
In a July 7 e-mail, John Katz, the governor's special counsel, noted two problems with the trip: the governor hadn't agreed the money should be sought, and the request "is out of sequence with our other appropriations requests and could put a strain on the evolving relationship between the Governor and Sen. Stevens."
Jeebus. This is from the McCain Campain!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 13:56:11
:lol:
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 13:56:11
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by wickedpam:
Hmmm- you can see the Blue Ridge from my home I am Queen of the Mountain! All bow to the Queen! ;)
:lol:
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 13:58:09
Random on 09/16/2008 13:58:09
Remember, the woman talking about the guy gettin robbed at the convention?
That is the asshat in the video...
That is the asshat in the video...
Comment by Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 13:58:28
I was going to post that on the message board but I figure I had already done too much of that....
Good catch!
Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 13:58:28
Quote by Raine:
Scoop, have you read this diary at Kos yet?
The police Chief in Wasilla was Fired for SEEKING money to investigate sexual assault cases?
From AP, via Kos:The McCain campaign says it can prove Monegan was fired in July because of insubordination on budget issues
...
The "last straw," the campaign said, was a trip Monegan planned to Washington in July to seek federal money for investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases.
In a July 7 e-mail, John Katz, the governor's special counsel, noted two problems with the trip: the governor hadn't agreed the money should be sought, and the request "is out of sequence with our other appropriations requests and could put a strain on the evolving relationship between the Governor and Sen. Stevens."
Jeebus. This is from the McCain Campain!!!
Good catch!
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:00:08
TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:00:08
And since I am also an *actual* Boy Scout, I've just applied to be Chief Scout of the BSA. (which is an honorary position usually held by the President.)
Comment by 
Shane-O on 09/16/2008 14:02:16
And, DO NOT be a rock lobster when writing to Bill O...
Shane-O on 09/16/2008 14:02:16
Quote by starling310:
A wrapped scallion?
Good morning.
And, DO NOT be a rock lobster when writing to Bill O...
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 14:03:26
Random on 09/16/2008 14:03:26
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Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 14:05:15
I didn't read it before. Wow - he looks like the guy to wear big chunky tacky jewelry... And a $1500 cell phone?... huh?
BobR on 09/16/2008 14:05:15
Quote by Random:
Did anyone read the story I linked to? Apparently that same asshat was takin for all his money.
I didn't read it before. Wow - he looks like the guy to wear big chunky tacky jewelry... And a $1500 cell phone?... huh?
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 14:07:01
Random's not sure if any of his possessions make 1500 dollars.
Random on 09/16/2008 14:07:01
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
Did anyone read the story I linked to? Apparently that same asshat was takin for all his money.
I didn't read it before. Wow - he looks like the guy to wear big chunky tacky jewelry... And a $1500 cell phone?... huh?
Random's not sure if any of his possessions make 1500 dollars.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:07:11
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:07:11
Indeed Raine.. I read that one and reco'd it. I've been trying not to touch the Palin diaries (a bunch of us are worried the ice queen is getting too much attention) but that story hits the McCain campaign right at its newly adopted core argument of change - what kind of change can we expect when the FIRST PERSON chosen by a would-be president is just as corrupt and hot-headed as the would-be president is himself?!
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 14:07:20
Random's not sure if any of his possessions make 1500 dollars.
And Random posts more than once.
Random on 09/16/2008 14:07:20
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
Did anyone read the story I linked to? Apparently that same asshat was takin for all his money.
I didn't read it before. Wow - he looks like the guy to wear big chunky tacky jewelry... And a $1500 cell phone?... huh?
Random's not sure if any of his possessions make 1500 dollars.
And Random posts more than once.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 14:08:27
I posted the story! (and no you don't post enough! we could use more supporters there, myself included.
Raine on 09/16/2008 14:08:27
Quote by Grumpymann:I was going to post that on the message board but I figure I had already done too much of that....Quote by Raine:
Scoop, have you read this diary at Kos yet?
The police Chief in Wasilla was Fired for SEEKING money to investigate sexual assault cases?
From AP, via Kos:The McCain campaign says it can prove Monegan was fired in July because of insubordination on budget issues
...
The "last straw," the campaign said, was a trip Monegan planned to Washington in July to seek federal money for investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases.
In a July 7 e-mail, John Katz, the governor's special counsel, noted two problems with the trip: the governor hadn't agreed the money should be sought, and the request "is out of sequence with our other appropriations requests and could put a strain on the evolving relationship between the Governor and Sen. Stevens."
Jeebus. This is from the McCain Campain!!!
Good catch!
Comment by 
livingonli on 09/16/2008 14:09:10
livingonli on 09/16/2008 14:09:10
Good morning all. 
Is there a $1500 cell phone. Even the iPhone when it first came out didn't cost that much.
All Hail Queen Mala.
Is there a $1500 cell phone. Even the iPhone when it first came out didn't cost that much.
All Hail Queen Mala.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 14:10:45
Raine on 09/16/2008 14:10:45
I have been praying alot... I want to run the office of Faith Based initiatives.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:11:51
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:11:51
Dow's on a friggin roller coaster this morning..
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 14:13:01
Things are ok, roomie. Although I have birds in my pellet stove chimney that have caused $1000 worth of damage. The owner of the Chimney company is a writer and appreciates a fellow "starving" artist, so he is doing the work for $600.
BUT...had I not heard the birds, I wouldn't have known about the damge and may have burned my condo down....
Which would have been A LOT more inconvenient!
:fbump:
starling310 on 09/16/2008 14:13:01
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:
A wrapped scallion?
Good morning.
Mornin' Roomie,
How's thangs going for you?
I would apply for the position as the Radical Militant Librarian, but I'm sure that I would immediately be fired. :D
Cheers,
mfaye :dance:
Things are ok, roomie. Although I have birds in my pellet stove chimney that have caused $1000 worth of damage. The owner of the Chimney company is a writer and appreciates a fellow "starving" artist, so he is doing the work for $600.
BUT...had I not heard the birds, I wouldn't have known about the damge and may have burned my condo down....
Which would have been A LOT more inconvenient!
:fbump:
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:13:02
TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:13:02
Looks like he had one of these
The phone is valued at a princely $1,500; twenty are being given away by LG directly -- we've got the twenty first. How do you pry it out of our hands? Easy: we want to see just how nasty, disgusting, and close to complete breakdown your current face candy is. Send us a pic and tell us a little bit about your poor, dilapidated phone and the long journey it's taken to its current state of disrepair. We'll pick the saddest entry and let you retire that terrible thing for something just a little flashier.
The phone is valued at a princely $1,500; twenty are being given away by LG directly -- we've got the twenty first. How do you pry it out of our hands? Easy: we want to see just how nasty, disgusting, and close to complete breakdown your current face candy is. Send us a pic and tell us a little bit about your poor, dilapidated phone and the long journey it's taken to its current state of disrepair. We'll pick the saddest entry and let you retire that terrible thing for something just a little flashier.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 14:14:10
Exactly. Not only are now assisting in obstructing the case, they are exasserbating it.
Raine on 09/16/2008 14:14:10
Quote by Scoopster:
Indeed Raine.. I read that one and reco'd it. I've been trying not to touch the Palin diaries (a bunch of us are worried the ice queen is getting too much attention) but that story hits the McCain campaign right at its newly adopted core argument of change - what kind of change can we expect when the FIRST PERSON chosen by a would-be president is just as corrupt and hot-headed as the would-be president is himself?!
Exactly. Not only are now assisting in obstructing the case, they are exasserbating it.
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 14:17:11
BobR on 09/16/2008 14:17:11
I dropped a load of shit into the toilet water this morning...
I want to be head of FEMA.
I want to be head of FEMA.
Comment by Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 14:18:49
5 hours?
Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 14:18:49
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 14:19:20
Raine on 09/16/2008 14:19:20
eeeEEEeeep. Today we are learning that AIG may be keplunking. Is Goldman Sachs Tommorrow?
Good thing Johnny *I don't know much about economy* McCain would for m a commission.
Goldman Sachs reported third-quarter earnings Tuesday of $1.81 a share ,sharply below Wall Street expectations.
Goldman Sachs shares fell 8 percent in premarket trading as financials continued their broad fall in the wake of the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, the takeover of Merrill Lynch, and the perilous capital standing of American International Group.
Analysts were looking for Goldman to post earnings of $6.13.
Good thing Johnny *I don't know much about economy* McCain would for m a commission.
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 14:19:57
livingonli on 09/16/2008 14:19:57
I have visited Canada. I want to be Ambassador to Canada.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:21:01
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:21:01
And being Queen of the Mountain still wins :p
Comment by Shane-O on 09/16/2008 14:22:26
Shane-O on 09/16/2008 14:22:26
I swear all the fu*king time - can I be the head of the FCC?
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:23:51
TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:23:51
Raine...."exacerbate".
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:26:25
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:26:25
I'm sick.. guess that means I'll be in charge of the CDC HHS Secretary.
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 14:26:31
Random on 09/16/2008 14:26:31
Random's evesdropped on his ma's phone calls. Can I be the head of the NSA?
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:26:40
TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:26:40
I used to catch fish, too. Surely there must be a department of fisheries and resource management?
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 14:28:00
starling310 on 09/16/2008 14:28:00
Ooohh...anybody watch the premiere of FRINGE last Tuesday?
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:29:04
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:29:04
I did! Loved it!
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 14:29:21
livingonli on 09/16/2008 14:29:21
Hey, I already claimed Ambassador to Canada. He can't do that.
Comment by Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 14:30:15
Yes!
Did you see the words during the segways?
Whats with that?
Grumpymann on 09/16/2008 14:30:15
Quote by starling310:
Ooohh...anybody watch the premiere of FRINGE last Tuesday?
Yes!
Did you see the words during the segways?
Whats with that?
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:32:11
JJ Abrams and the guys from Heroes are friends, I think it was a tip of the hat to how Heroes intro's each chapter
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:32:11
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by starling310:
Ooohh...anybody watch the premiere of FRINGE last Tuesday?
Yes!
Did you see the words during the segways?
Whats with that?
JJ Abrams and the guys from Heroes are friends, I think it was a tip of the hat to how Heroes intro's each chapter
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 14:33:14
Random on 09/16/2008 14:33:14
Random solved a mystery
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 14:33:15
Heya Grump!
I did...I think what's with that is that FRINGE is a show from the makers of LOST. They're into visuals like that! I thought it was way cool.
Not sure how I feel about Josh Jackson, but I will watch it again fersherzies.
starling310 on 09/16/2008 14:33:15
Quote by Grumpymann:Quote by starling310:
Ooohh...anybody watch the premiere of FRINGE last Tuesday?
Yes!
Did you see the words during the segways?
Whats with that?
Heya Grump!
I did...I think what's with that is that FRINGE is a show from the makers of LOST. They're into visuals like that! I thought it was way cool.
Not sure how I feel about Josh Jackson, but I will watch it again fersherzies.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:34:19
you could head up the FBI
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:34:19
Quote by Random:
Random solved a mystery
you could head up the FBI
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:36:05
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:36:05
Hmm.. word is a whole bunch of new state-by-state polls are coming out tomorrow, and they are rumored to be GREAT for Obama.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 14:36:14
Raine on 09/16/2008 14:36:14
What? Patreaus Stepped down? did Chris just say that?
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 14:37:15
Never Mind... Patraeus took of as allied commander today.
Raine on 09/16/2008 14:37:15
Quote by Raine:
What? Patreaus Stepped down? did Chris just say that?
Comment by MNRN on 09/16/2008 14:39:49
MNRN on 09/16/2008 14:39:49
morning friends....
Comment by m-hadley on 09/16/2008 14:41:45
Damn Grrrlfriend,
I know you love the wild critters and all, but puh-leeze don't let them cause your condo to burn down - that would not be a good thing, Martha
& :fbump:
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
m-hadley on 09/16/2008 14:41:45
Quote by starling310:Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:
A wrapped scallion?
Good morning.
Mornin' Roomie,
How's thangs going for you?
I would apply for the position as the Radical Militant Librarian, but I'm sure that I would immediately be fired. :D
Cheers,
mfaye :dance:
Things are ok, roomie. Although I have birds in my pellet stove chimney that have caused $1000 worth of damage. The owner of the Chimney company is a writer and appreciates a fellow "starving" artist, so he is doing the work for $600.
BUT...had I not heard the birds, I wouldn't have known about the damge and may have burned my condo down....
Which would have been A LOT more inconvenient!
:fbump:
Damn Grrrlfriend,
I know you love the wild critters and all, but puh-leeze don't let them cause your condo to burn down - that would not be a good thing, Martha
& :fbump:Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 14:43:54
livingonli on 09/16/2008 14:43:54
Good morning, MNRN. How is the fair Twin Cities since the Republican Convention?
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 14:45:14
Hola !!!!
Raine on 09/16/2008 14:45:14
Quote by MNRN:
morning friends....
Hola !!!!
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 14:46:48
Ode to Rachel:
McCain invented the Internet
Random on 09/16/2008 14:46:48
Quote by Scoopster:
HAHAAHAHAHAAH - John McCain invented the BLACKBERRY?!
Ode to Rachel:
McCain invented the Internet
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 14:47:56
I'm intrigued by the show. I thought the 3D titles when they changed locations looked gimmicky and found them distracting from being immersed in the show. I was also a little disappointed that the "fringe" science seems to be handled rather lightly, unlike - say - the X-Files where you actually DID believe. All the genius scientist needed was a list of chemicals to whip up a cure? He was able to just shove a needle into her spine to be able to connect their two brains? C'mon ...
I find the fascist element interesting (in that the companies seem to have more power than the government).
I found the scene where the one guy "tortured" the other to get the chemical information a bit disconcerting. It had that "24" angle that says torture DOES work to get the info you want.
So all in all - I'll give it a few more episodes to see how they handle things before I decide to become invested. I want this to be a good show, but I'm just not sure it is yet.
BobR on 09/16/2008 14:47:56
Quote by starling310:
Heya Grump!
I did...I think what's with that is that FRINGE is a show from the makers of LOST. They're into visuals like that! I thought it was way cool.
Not sure how I feel about Josh Jackson, but I will watch it again fersherzies.
I'm intrigued by the show. I thought the 3D titles when they changed locations looked gimmicky and found them distracting from being immersed in the show. I was also a little disappointed that the "fringe" science seems to be handled rather lightly, unlike - say - the X-Files where you actually DID believe. All the genius scientist needed was a list of chemicals to whip up a cure? He was able to just shove a needle into her spine to be able to connect their two brains? C'mon ...
I find the fascist element interesting (in that the companies seem to have more power than the government).
I found the scene where the one guy "tortured" the other to get the chemical information a bit disconcerting. It had that "24" angle that says torture DOES work to get the info you want.
So all in all - I'll give it a few more episodes to see how they handle things before I decide to become invested. I want this to be a good show, but I'm just not sure it is yet.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 14:48:50
Raine on 09/16/2008 14:48:50
Hmmm... This is a strange statemnet from Mcsaim...
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:48:51
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 14:48:51
Morning MNRN! :coffee:
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 14:50:46
:huh:
WTF??
BobR on 09/16/2008 14:50:46
Quote by Raine:
Hmmm... This is a strange statemnet from Mcsaim...
:huh:
WTF??
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 14:54:01
Hellz no. Those f*ckers are outta there!
starling310 on 09/16/2008 14:54:01
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:
A wrapped scallion?
Good morning.
Mornin' Roomie,
How's thangs going for you?
I would apply for the position as the Radical Militant Librarian, but I'm sure that I would immediately be fired. :D
Cheers,
mfaye :dance:
Things are ok, roomie. Although I have birds in my pellet stove chimney that have caused $1000 worth of damage. The owner of the Chimney company is a writer and appreciates a fellow "starving" artist, so he is doing the work for $600.
BUT...had I not heard the birds, I wouldn't have known about the damge and may have burned my condo down....
Which would have been A LOT more inconvenient!
:fbump:
Damn Grrrlfriend,
I know you love the wild critters and all, but puh-leeze don't let them cause your condo to burn down - that would not be a good thing, Martha
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Hellz no. Those f*ckers are outta there!
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:54:36
TriSec on 09/16/2008 14:54:36
2-year Dow Chart
And worth noting, on January 2, 2001...the Dow was at 9,878.
So it's up a whopping 1005 points during the Bush presidency.
Compare to the previous guy, the Dow started at 3,235.47 in January of 1992. He handed it off at the aforementioned 9,878.
And worth noting, on January 2, 2001...the Dow was at 9,878.
So it's up a whopping 1005 points during the Bush presidency.
Compare to the previous guy, the Dow started at 3,235.47 in January of 1992. He handed it off at the aforementioned 9,878.
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 14:56:52
BobR on 09/16/2008 14:56:52
OMFG....
Sarah Palin's voice makes my testes crawl up into my body cavity. And that's without actually even listening to the words...
Sarah Palin's voice makes my testes crawl up into my body cavity. And that's without actually even listening to the words...
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:57:42
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 14:57:42
she's shrill and screechy if you ask me
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 14:58:34
Raine on 09/16/2008 14:58:34
Asshat. I am no fan of Mika, but that still doesn't give him an excuse to be such an ass.
Comment by 
clintster on 09/16/2008 15:00:22
clintster on 09/16/2008 15:00:22
Good morning, my friendssssss! Wow, it's a good thing our economy is fundamentally sound, otherwise I'd be drinking heavily and investing in apple box futures.
I was listening to Der Savage Weiner on the way home from rehearsal last night, and he was... making some sense. He was discussing the weekend's and Monday's financial news, laying all the blame at Dubya's feet and saying something like "He came in and brought us 9/11, and he'll be leaving us with 9/15!" He also mentioned that one of OBL's objectives had been to bring economic ruin to the US, and that Dubya had accomplished that mission for him.
If I didn't know the man and tuned in for the first time, I'd have thought he was on our side. Kudos to the Weiner.
You're still not off the hook for the autism stuff. Or the anti-Islamic stuff. Or the anti-gay stuff. Or the liberal-bashing stuff. Or the... etc. etc. etc.
I was listening to Der Savage Weiner on the way home from rehearsal last night, and he was... making some sense. He was discussing the weekend's and Monday's financial news, laying all the blame at Dubya's feet and saying something like "He came in and brought us 9/11, and he'll be leaving us with 9/15!" He also mentioned that one of OBL's objectives had been to bring economic ruin to the US, and that Dubya had accomplished that mission for him.
If I didn't know the man and tuned in for the first time, I'd have thought he was on our side. Kudos to the Weiner.
You're still not off the hook for the autism stuff. Or the anti-Islamic stuff. Or the anti-gay stuff. Or the liberal-bashing stuff. Or the... etc. etc. etc.
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 15:01:41
starling310 on 09/16/2008 15:01:41
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
So all in all - I'll give it a few more episodes to see how they handle things before I decide to become invested. I want this to be a good show, but I'm just not sure it is yet.
I feel the same way. I think they were trying to keep in succinct, suck people in and will hopefully flesh everything out in the episodes to come.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:01:41
Think that was a bit of his anger there, it's that kinda mean attempt at funny
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:01:41
Quote by Raine:
Asshat. I am no fan of Mika, but that still doesn't give him an excuse to be such an ass.
Think that was a bit of his anger there, it's that kinda mean attempt at funny
Comment by clintster on 09/16/2008 15:01:48
clintster on 09/16/2008 15:01:48
Quote by clintster:
Good morning, my friendssssss! Wow, it's a good thing our economy is "fundamentally sound", otherwise I'd be drinking heavily and investing in apple box futures.
I was listening to Der Savage Weiner on the way home from rehearsal last night, and he was... making some sense. He was discussing the weekend's and Monday's financial news, laying all the blame at Dubya's feet and saying something like "He came in and brought us 9/11, and he'll be leaving us with 9/15!" He also mentioned that one of OBL's objectives had been to bring economic ruin to the US, and that Dubya had accomplished that mission for him.
If I didn't know the man and tuned in for the first time, I'd have thought he was on our side. Kudos to the Weiner.
You're still not off the hook for the autism stuff. Or the anti-Islamic stuff. Or the anti-gay stuff. Or the liberal-bashing stuff. Or the... etc. etc. etc.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 15:03:44
Even a clock is right twice a day!
Raine on 09/16/2008 15:03:44
Quote by clintster:
Good morning, my friendssssss! Wow, it's a good thing our economy is fundamentally sound, otherwise I'd be drinking heavily and investing in apple box futures.
I was listening to Der Savage Weiner on the way home from rehearsal last night, and he was... making some sense. He was discussing the weekend's and Monday's financial news, laying all the blame at Dubya's feet and saying something like "He came in and brought us 9/11, and he'll be leaving us with 9/15!" He also mentioned that one of OBL's objectives had been to bring economic ruin to the US, and that Dubya had accomplished that mission for him.
If I didn't know the man and tuned in for the first time, I'd have thought he was on our side. Kudos to the Weiner.
You're still not off the hook for the autism stuff. Or the anti-Islamic stuff. Or the anti-gay stuff. Or the liberal-bashing stuff. Or the... etc. etc. etc.
Comment by clintster on 09/16/2008 15:04:10
clintster on 09/16/2008 15:04:10
Craphat! i was trying to edit it and ended up quoting.
More coffee over here, please.
More coffee over here, please.
Comment by MNRN on 09/16/2008 15:05:29
we are sooooooooo happy all those fuckers are gone.
seriously.
MNRN on 09/16/2008 15:05:29
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning, MNRN. How is the fair Twin Cities since the Republican Convention?
we are sooooooooo happy all those fuckers are gone.
seriously.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 15:06:54
And he knows not how to use either... he was, after all, a POW.
Raine on 09/16/2008 15:06:54
Quote by Random:Quote by Scoopster:
HAHAAHAHAHAAH - John McCain invented the BLACKBERRY?!
Ode to Rachel:
McCain invented the Internet
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 15:11:59
Raine on 09/16/2008 15:11:59
gov.sarah@Yahoo.com
Did I write that down correctly?
Did I write that down correctly?
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 15:13:40
BobR on 09/16/2008 15:13:40
Yay Faye!
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 15:15:26
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 15:15:26
wtf.. now the Dow's UP!
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:17:52
wonder if she gets on the YIM?
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:17:52
Quote by Raine:
gov.sarah@Yahoo.com
Did I write that down correctly?
wonder if she gets on the YIM?
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:18:29
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:18:29
:rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 15:19:20
I really think the people who work on Wall St. are schizophrenic.
livingonli on 09/16/2008 15:19:20
Quote by Scoopster:
wtf.. now the Dow's UP!
I really think the people who work on Wall St. are schizophrenic.
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 15:19:54
starling310 on 09/16/2008 15:19:54
"You bint!" 
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 15:20:02
Raine on 09/16/2008 15:20:02
That was faye's letter read?1!??!! :clap:
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 15:21:19
ooo000ooo now that is thinking!!!
Raine on 09/16/2008 15:21:19
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
gov.sarah@Yahoo.com
Did I write that down correctly?
wonder if she gets on the YIM?
ooo000ooo now that is thinking!!!
Comment by clintster on 09/16/2008 15:23:39
What would her status messages be like?
"MILFY is restricting women's health rights... FOR FUN!"
clintster on 09/16/2008 15:23:39
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
gov.sarah@Yahoo.com
Did I write that down correctly?
wonder if she gets on the YIM?
What would her status messages be like?
"MILFY is restricting women's health rights... FOR FUN!"
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:28:34
LOL - occasionally my brain hits on something :p
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:28:34
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
gov.sarah@Yahoo.com
Did I write that down correctly?
wonder if she gets on the YIM?
ooo000ooo now that is thinking!!!
LOL - occasionally my brain hits on something :p
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:29:11
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:29:11
It sounds lovely
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 15:30:19
:rofl:
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 15:30:19
:rofl:
Comment by clintster on 09/16/2008 15:31:06
clintster on 09/16/2008 15:31:06
"MILFY hates Harry Potter, Holden Caufield, and them high-falutin' two-dollar words"
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/16/2008 15:35:53
Will in Chicago on 09/16/2008 15:35:53
Good morning, bloggers!!
I hope that everyone is doing well. (The phones are still a bit screwy here.)
Here are some headlines for you.
As for applications for the McCain-Palin administration, maybe we can get an energetic three year old to be Secretary of Energy. That child might be the intellectual heavyweight of a McCain-Palin administration.
I hope that everyone is doing well. (The phones are still a bit screwy here.)
Here are some headlines for you.
As for applications for the McCain-Palin administration, maybe we can get an energetic three year old to be Secretary of Energy. That child might be the intellectual heavyweight of a McCain-Palin administration.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:38:26
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:38:26
investmenst? what are those?
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:39:18
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:39:18
hey someone should do a site to apply for jobs ala ms. palin
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 15:40:50
Raine on 09/16/2008 15:40:50
Is it me or have we had a temendous amount of women with VERY grating voices this campaign?
Harriet, Countess, Sarah... The list could REALLY go on.
Harriet, Countess, Sarah... The list could REALLY go on.
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 15:41:50
That "guys. and gals" clip is what I woke up to thanks to NPR.
My first thought was "Oy...she is soothing."
starling310 on 09/16/2008 15:41:50
That "guys. and gals" clip is what I woke up to thanks to NPR.
My first thought was "Oy...she is soothing."
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 15:42:56
Raine on 09/16/2008 15:42:56
:unsure: what is a water weinie?
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:44:54
always thought it was like those pool noodles
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:44:54
Quote by Raine:
:unsure: what is a water weinie?
always thought it was like those pool noodles
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 15:46:36
livingonli on 09/16/2008 15:46:36
The more I hear Sarah, the more she sounds like nails on a chalkboard.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 15:52:13
Raine on 09/16/2008 15:52:13
Want to see something Scary? This pisture is up at CNN at this link.
Now look...
Now look...
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 15:54:22
livingonli on 09/16/2008 15:54:22
Palin is the love child of Dick Cheney and Spiro Agnew.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:55:59
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 15:55:59
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 16:06:10
Jeepers. WTF!!!
Raine on 09/16/2008 16:06:10
Quote by wickedpam:
Diable Activist Arrested at McCain HQ
Forgot to put that up earlier
Jeepers. WTF!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 16:07:37
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 16:07:37
Thom fill in today
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 16:07:54
Raine on 09/16/2008 16:07:54
Heya Tri... is your primary today? How are things looking for Kerry?
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 16:13:14
Yes, it's today. I was ballot #5 in Ward 6, Precinct 2 (Waltham).
Ed O'Reilly ran a pretty boneheaded campaign going down the stretch. I doubt the good senator is threatened....but I did notice a significant number of O'Reilly signs appear during the last few weeks. Never saw one Kerry sign.
TriSec on 09/16/2008 16:13:14
Quote by Raine:
Heya Tri... is your primary today? How are things looking for Kerry?
Yes, it's today. I was ballot #5 in Ward 6, Precinct 2 (Waltham).
Ed O'Reilly ran a pretty boneheaded campaign going down the stretch. I doubt the good senator is threatened....but I did notice a significant number of O'Reilly signs appear during the last few weeks. Never saw one Kerry sign.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:14:06
Uhhh... wut? :blink:
This jackass is so out of touch with reality that it almost make me want to pity him.
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:14:06
Quote by Raine:
Hmmm... This is a strange statemnet from Mcsaim...
Uhhh... wut? :blink:
This jackass is so out of touch with reality that it almost make me want to pity him.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:15:10
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:15:10
Quote by Raine:
Want to see something Scary? This pisture is up at CNN at this link.No photoshop used...
Now look...
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 16:17:25
I was looking for that image! it is indeed FREEEEEky.
Raine on 09/16/2008 16:17:25
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
Want to see something Scary? This pisture is up at CNN at this link.No photoshop used...
Now look...
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:19:02
Heh.. I put it in my sig over on my gaming board. People complained about it so I had to wrap it in spoiler tags.
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:19:02
Quote by Raine:
I was looking for that image! it is indeed FREEEEEky.
Heh.. I put it in my sig over on my gaming board. People complained about it so I had to wrap it in spoiler tags.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 16:19:59
Never mind the statement....go watch the video again and watch how quickly his face changes when he's asked the question.
TriSec on 09/16/2008 16:19:59
Quote by Scoopster:
This jackass is so out of touch with reality that it almost make me want to pity him.
Never mind the statement....go watch the video again and watch how quickly his face changes when he's asked the question.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 16:22:03
I'd tell them to piss off, unless you're in trouble with the board admins or something.
Sorry, I don't respect any republican-supporting "person" as a member of the human race anymore.
TriSec on 09/16/2008 16:22:03
Quote by Scoopster:
People complained about it...
I'd tell them to piss off, unless you're in trouble with the board admins or something.
Sorry, I don't respect any republican-supporting "person" as a member of the human race anymore.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 16:22:11
Raine on 09/16/2008 16:22:11
I must repeat this from last night...
Chip Diller:
Everyone remain calm!!! ALL is well!!!
Chip Diller:
Everyone remain calm!!! ALL is well!!!
Update, Chip, 30 years later... :
Everyone remain calm!!! ALL is well!!!
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 16:24:18
Raine on 09/16/2008 16:24:18
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:26:36
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:26:36
OMG.. This was one of those suggested links off that don't pay taxes clip..
Because you WILL cramp up on the floor from laughing, I mark this as NWS.
Because you WILL cramp up on the floor from laughing, I mark this as NWS.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:27:25
Oh no.. they complained because it's both too big for a gaming sig and it's completely unrelated to the game. :lol:
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:27:25
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Scoopster:
People complained about it...
I'd tell them to piss off, unless you're in trouble with the board admins or something.
Sorry, I don't respect any republican-supporting "person" as a member of the human race anymore.
Oh no.. they complained because it's both too big for a gaming sig and it's completely unrelated to the game. :lol:
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 16:31:28
livingonli on 09/16/2008 16:31:28
Dammit, the You Tubes are all pausing at 2 seconds again.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 16:37:02
Raine on 09/16/2008 16:37:02
Scoop... that was so wrong on every level!!!
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:38:15
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:38:15
Obama's on the teevee ripping McCain a giant new one on economics.
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 16:39:14
livingonli on 09/16/2008 16:39:14
Starz! Edge West is showing Uncounted right now.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:55:25
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 16:55:25
MSNBC reporting that Bush had a benign skin lesion removed from his head this weekend, and that he's had it done before.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 17:00:46
Are they sure it wasn't crap from all the time he's got his head up his ass?
(Off to the penalty box, skate I)
Raine on 09/16/2008 17:00:46
Quote by Scoopster:
MSNBC reporting that Bush had a benign skin lesion removed from his head this weekend, and that he's had it done before.
(Off to the penalty box, skate I)
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2008 17:10:58
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2008 17:10:58
Stole this from Fark - from foxbrook78
According to Google earth:
Washington DC to Moscow, Russia 4861 miles
Juneau AK to Moscow, Russia 4548 miles
Boston Ma, to Moscow, Russia 4500
Wasilla, AK to Moscow, Russia 4330 miles
Juneau,AK to Washington DC 2862 miles
So, judging strictly by the location of Governor's Mansions, Former Gov. of Mass, Mitt Romney would have more foreign policy experience based on his closer proximity to Moscow than Sarah Palin. If her foreign policy experience is based on her physical proximity to Moscow and from her mayoral term in Wasilla, she wins by 170 miles.
/Sorry, OT, but I haven't had the ambition to look it up until now, ever since he made that comment about being close to Russia I have been wondering how far it was from AK to the part of Russia where they have buildings and people make a living by means other than poaching. It turns out the difference in distance is trivial.
Noticed at least a couple of SMS fans there.
:rofl: :rofl:
According to Google earth:
Washington DC to Moscow, Russia 4861 miles
Juneau AK to Moscow, Russia 4548 miles
Boston Ma, to Moscow, Russia 4500
Wasilla, AK to Moscow, Russia 4330 miles
Juneau,AK to Washington DC 2862 miles
So, judging strictly by the location of Governor's Mansions, Former Gov. of Mass, Mitt Romney would have more foreign policy experience based on his closer proximity to Moscow than Sarah Palin. If her foreign policy experience is based on her physical proximity to Moscow and from her mayoral term in Wasilla, she wins by 170 miles.
/Sorry, OT, but I haven't had the ambition to look it up until now, ever since he made that comment about being close to Russia I have been wondering how far it was from AK to the part of Russia where they have buildings and people make a living by means other than poaching. It turns out the difference in distance is trivial.
Noticed at least a couple of SMS fans there.
:rofl: :rofl:
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/16/2008 17:20:47
Hail, hail, fire and snow
Call the angel we will go
Far away, for to see
Friendly Angel, come to me
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2008 17:20:47
Quote by Raine:Are they sure it wasn't crap from all the time he's got his head up his ass?Quote by Scoopster:
MSNBC reporting that Bush had a benign skin lesion removed from his head this weekend, and that he's had it done before.
(Off to the penalty box, skate I)
Hail, hail, fire and snow
Call the angel we will go
Far away, for to see
Friendly Angel, come to me
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 17:31:46
livingonli on 09/16/2008 17:31:46
Hey, TR, have you joined any of the I hate the new facebook groups.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 17:32:20
TriSec on 09/16/2008 17:32:20
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 17:33:51
Raine on 09/16/2008 17:33:51
So in reading a few reports across the web... Am I seeing a complete breakdown in assisting the victims of Hurricane Ike? I just saw a little while ago, a woman on MSNBC begging for Food and Water.
Saw an Ice Truck tho.
She also mentioned that Food won't help if it has to be COOKED... Which evidently is what is happening.
FEMA, WTF!!!
Saw an Ice Truck tho.
She also mentioned that Food won't help if it has to be COOKED... Which evidently is what is happening.
FEMA, WTF!!!
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 17:35:14
We have many friends on Markus Twelve!
TriSec on 09/16/2008 17:35:14
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:Are they sure it wasn't crap from all the time he's got his head up his ass?Quote by Scoopster:
MSNBC reporting that Bush had a benign skin lesion removed from his head this weekend, and that he's had it done before.
(Off to the penalty box, skate I)
Hail, hail, fire and snow
Call the angel we will go
Far away, for to see
Friendly Angel, come to me
We have many friends on Markus Twelve!
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 17:37:06
Raine on 09/16/2008 17:37:06
MAy I ask a question?
How is setting up a commission to review the Wall Street collapse going to help America? WHY doesn't John McCain ALREADY have a plan in place? I ask that rhetorically, of course. My point being that if he thinks setting up a commission to review this crisis is going to help, he must not have a plan at all.
AND that commission won't be put into place until NEXT year. Prolly February or March at the earliest.
How is setting up a commission to review the Wall Street collapse going to help America? WHY doesn't John McCain ALREADY have a plan in place? I ask that rhetorically, of course. My point being that if he thinks setting up a commission to review this crisis is going to help, he must not have a plan at all.
AND that commission won't be put into place until NEXT year. Prolly February or March at the earliest.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/16/2008 17:45:39
Probably not, I should join at least one.
Cuz I sure don't like it, not one little bit.
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2008 17:45:39
Quote by livingonli:
Hey, TR, have you joined any of the I hate the new facebook groups.
Probably not, I should join at least one.
Cuz I sure don't like it, not one little bit.
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 17:51:01
Are you sure it wasn't his brain?
BobR on 09/16/2008 17:51:01
Quote by Raine:
Are they sure it wasn't crap from all the time he's got his head up his ass?
(Off to the penalty box, skate I)
Are you sure it wasn't his brain?
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 17:51:43
hey now - don't be a hater...
BobR on 09/16/2008 17:51:43
Quote by livingonli:
Hey, TR, have you joined any of the I hate the new facebook groups.
hey now - don't be a hater...
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/16/2008 17:57:22
Well, it's definitely not "new & improved"
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2008 17:57:22
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Hey, TR, have you joined any of the I hate the new facebook groups.
hey now - don't be a hater...
Well, it's definitely not "new & improved"
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 18:08:18
I also would suggest a rate up at the youtube.
Raine on 09/16/2008 18:08:18
Quote by Raine:
:cry: and I am not a Country Music Fan...
Digg it here...
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:14:22
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:14:22
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 18:15:19
Raine on 09/16/2008 18:15:19
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 18:20:00
livingonli on 09/16/2008 18:20:00
Sundance is showing Gimme Shelter. I've just caught the tail end of it.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 18:22:10
TriSec on 09/16/2008 18:22:10
And here we go again. The market was docile most of the day...it's fallen 127 points in the last ten minutes.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 18:23:19
Raine on 09/16/2008 18:23:19
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:24:28
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:24:28
Raine! 
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by Shane-O on 09/16/2008 18:26:27
Shane-O on 09/16/2008 18:26:27
Request for assistance!!!
Does anybody remember if it was on Countdown that they revealed Todd Palin's secret sevice name as "Driller" - if so - does anybody know what day? If not - does anybody know what show it WAS on?
THANK YOU!!!
Does anybody remember if it was on Countdown that they revealed Todd Palin's secret sevice name as "Driller" - if so - does anybody know what day? If not - does anybody know what show it WAS on?
THANK YOU!!!
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 18:28:55
TriSec on 09/16/2008 18:28:55
Ah, here we go. On the front page of Boston.com:
Business update 2:18 PM
Fed holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve decided this afternoon not to cut interest rates. There was much speculation today that interest rates would be cut after Wall Street had one of its worst sessions yesterday.
Business update 2:18 PM
Fed holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve decided this afternoon not to cut interest rates. There was much speculation today that interest rates would be cut after Wall Street had one of its worst sessions yesterday.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 18:43:05
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 18:43:05
...and now it's up over 100 points...
...and now up only 50 points....
...and now falling back to the ground again...
...and now up only 50 points....
...and now falling back to the ground again...
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 18:44:14
HE has 2 GREAT ads today!
Did you see this one too?
:gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama::gobama:
Raine on 09/16/2008 18:44:14
Quote by wickedpam:
Did you see this one too?
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:47:41
according to Editor and Publisher the names came out on the 11th
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:47:41
Quote by Shane-O:
Request for assistance!!!
Does anybody remember if it was on Countdown that they revealed Todd Palin's secret sevice name as "Driller" - if so - does anybody know what day? If not - does anybody know what show it WAS on?
THANK YOU!!!
according to Editor and Publisher the names came out on the 11th
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:48:49
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:48:49
the second one - OUCH!
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:53:35
meant to add it was in the Washington Post
wickedpam on 09/16/2008 18:53:35
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Shane-O:
Request for assistance!!!
Does anybody remember if it was on Countdown that they revealed Todd Palin's secret sevice name as "Driller" - if so - does anybody know what day? If not - does anybody know what show it WAS on?
THANK YOU!!!
according to Editor and Publisher the names came out on the 11th
meant to add it was in the Washington Post
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 18:55:55
Damn I thought I heard it on one of the radio shows...
Sarah is Danali
'Tahd is Driller.
Gramps is Pheonix
Cindy is Parisol
Barack is Renegade
Michelle is Renaissance.
The Bidens have been more difficult to find Rumour has it, it is *Celtic* Dunno what that would make his wife name.
Raine on 09/16/2008 18:55:55
Quote by Shane-O:
Request for assistance!!!
Does anybody remember if it was on Countdown that they revealed Todd Palin's secret sevice name as "Driller" - if so - does anybody know what day? If not - does anybody know what show it WAS on?
THANK YOU!!!
Sarah is Danali
'Tahd is Driller.
Gramps is Pheonix
Cindy is Parisol
Barack is Renegade
Michelle is Renaissance.
The Bidens have been more difficult to find Rumour has it, it is *Celtic* Dunno what that would make his wife name.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 19:06:54
Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 19:06:54
Hello all back from the mental health professional, the gym and the flaaavin! I had as is my habit the NPR mosheen on the the Mondo-mobile. I was listening to Talk of the Nation, a thing about Palin. One of the callers who identified herself as a "far left Democrat" says she is voting for McCain/Palin because CB's position on domestic drilling everywhere. What Freeper tatic does this remind you of? Would it be the "ex-Marine" gambit? You bet. It was pretty obvious to me from the get go the caller was a Freeper style stalking horse. She, when pressed on other issues by one of the guests on the shows panel, showed her true colors by having some off the wall opinion on abortion; something about how we need to rethink it as a form of birth control.
Are the screeners for Talk of the Nation unaware of the GOP/Free Republic tactic of Trojan Horsing? The sad answer yes, they seem to be taken in by this crap. Off to NPR.org for a letter.
Are the screeners for Talk of the Nation unaware of the GOP/Free Republic tactic of Trojan Horsing? The sad answer yes, they seem to be taken in by this crap. Off to NPR.org for a letter.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 19:11:02
Raine on 09/16/2008 19:11:02
Randi Opened up with GREAT clips from Barack Obama...
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 19:20:04
starling310 on 09/16/2008 19:20:04
Go Randi! :clap:
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 19:20:47
OK... THIS GUY.... (same guy?? yup, same dude....
Well ...He is a personal Injury Attorney. Check out the ad at the link.
Raine on 09/16/2008 19:20:47
Quote by Random:
Besides the creepy 2008 day in iraq, i've got weird news from the Repub Convention
What we are fighting against.
Seriously...watch the video
OK... THIS GUY.... (same guy?? yup, same dude....
Well ...He is a personal Injury Attorney. Check out the ad at the link.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 19:26:57
Raine on 09/16/2008 19:26:57
FEMA is dropping the ball, Big time in Texas.
The FAA has created a no fly Zone, and the feds are blocking reports from coming OUT of texas.
The FAA has created a no fly Zone, and the feds are blocking reports from coming OUT of texas.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 19:29:30
Really? I don't remember seeing John McCain's name in any of the books I've gotten recently on computer networking. Silly me I thought it was folks over at IEEE who drafted 802.11x standard!
Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 19:29:30
Quote by Raine:
AND... Grampy invented Cell Phones and Wi-Fi!!!!
Really? I don't remember seeing John McCain's name in any of the books I've gotten recently on computer networking. Silly me I thought it was folks over at IEEE who drafted 802.11x standard!
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 19:35:23
Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 19:35:23
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by livingonli:
Hey, TR, have you joined any of the I hate the new facebook groups.
Probably not, I should join at least one.
Cuz I sure don't like it, not one little bit.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/16/2008 19:37:04
Will in Chicago on 09/16/2008 19:37:04
Randi is on a tear today!
Comment by m-hadley on 09/16/2008 19:42:46
m-hadley on 09/16/2008 19:42:46
Here's some good news from Native America:
Gay marriage in Oregon? Coquille Tribe says yes. I am surprised that more Native Nations haven't made same-sex marriage legal as 'two-spirited people" were traditionally honored by Natives.
Cheers,
mfaye :dance:
:hug:
:gobama:
Gay marriage in Oregon? Coquille Tribe says yes. I am surprised that more Native Nations haven't made same-sex marriage legal as 'two-spirited people" were traditionally honored by Natives.
Cheers,
mfaye :dance:
:hug:
:gobama:
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 19:50:25
TriSec on 09/16/2008 19:50:25
: throws brick through computer :
DAMN YOU, BILL GATES!!!!!
DAMN YOU, BILL GATES!!!!!
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2008 19:54:00
Another satisfied Windows Vista customer?
Scoopster on 09/16/2008 19:54:00
Quote by TriSec:
: throws brick through computer :
DAMN YOU, BILL GATES!!!!!
Another satisfied Windows Vista customer?
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 19:55:48
If they put half as much energy into actually dealing with the situation as they do trying to cover it up, imagine what they might be able to accomplish...
BobR on 09/16/2008 19:55:48
Quote by Raine:
FEMA is dropping the ball, Big time in Texas.
The FAA has created a no fly Zone, and the feds are blocking reports from coming OUT of texas.
If they put half as much energy into actually dealing with the situation as they do trying to cover it up, imagine what they might be able to accomplish...
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 20:00:48
Raine on 09/16/2008 20:00:48
Dr. John McCain and his Amazing Blackberry!!!
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 20:02:11
Is piece of crap, yes.
I can't run a good number of applications or reports, or even open some websites here without crashing the damn thing. 4th reboot today.
TriSec on 09/16/2008 20:02:11
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by TriSec:
: throws brick through computer :
DAMN YOU, BILL GATES!!!!!
Another satisfied Windows Vista customer?
Is piece of crap, yes.
I can't run a good number of applications or reports, or even open some websites here without crashing the damn thing. 4th reboot today.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 20:04:52
I would say no on the Vista experience as the cause of Tri's pain. The penetration of Vista into offices is almost non-existent at this point. I would think it is prolly an XP issue. Or not an OS issue at all. Maybe a network traffic issue. If that is the case, don't hate on Bill, hate on whoever sold you the routers or the network architect.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 20:04:52
Quote by TriSec:
: throws brick through computer :
DAMN YOU, BILL GATES!!!!!
I would say no on the Vista experience as the cause of Tri's pain. The penetration of Vista into offices is almost non-existent at this point. I would think it is prolly an XP issue. Or not an OS issue at all. Maybe a network traffic issue. If that is the case, don't hate on Bill, hate on whoever sold you the routers or the network architect.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 20:07:51
Well I stand corrected. What were your IT people thinking! Gadzooks, man. They okayed Vista? WTF. None of my instructed have had a nice thing to say about running Vista in an office. Not until there are like SP two or three. :thud:
Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 20:07:51
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by TriSec:
: throws brick through computer :
DAMN YOU, BILL GATES!!!!!
Another satisfied Windows Vista customer?
Is piece of crap, yes.
I can't run a good number of applications or reports, or even open some websites here without crashing the damn thing. 4th reboot today.
Well I stand corrected. What were your IT people thinking! Gadzooks, man. They okayed Vista? WTF. None of my instructed have had a nice thing to say about running Vista in an office. Not until there are like SP two or three. :thud:
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 20:10:11
:spit: OMG! Raine bringing the old-time-y advertising hilarity! :rofl:
Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 20:10:11
Quote by Raine:
Dr. John McCain and his Amazing Blackberry!!!
:spit: OMG! Raine bringing the old-time-y advertising hilarity! :rofl:
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2008 20:19:31
TriSec on 09/16/2008 20:19:31
Boehner blames democrats!
“All across America, families are struggling with the fallout from the turmoil in the housing and financial markets – another sign that the destructive tax-and-spend economic policies promoted by this Democratic Congress are failing to meet the needs of workers, seniors, and small businesses. Acting in a responsible manner to limit even greater danger without using taxpayers’ money on further bailouts must be the federal government’s top priority. The actions taken over the weekend were unfortunate but necessary. Going forward, we need to restore confidence in the financial markets and get our economy moving again not by growing the size of the federal government, but by stopping the Democrats’ job-killing tax hike, cutting wasteful Washington spending, reforming oversight of the markets, and unshackling American energy resources to help lower gas prices and create new good-paying American jobs.”
“All across America, families are struggling with the fallout from the turmoil in the housing and financial markets – another sign that the destructive tax-and-spend economic policies promoted by this Democratic Congress are failing to meet the needs of workers, seniors, and small businesses. Acting in a responsible manner to limit even greater danger without using taxpayers’ money on further bailouts must be the federal government’s top priority. The actions taken over the weekend were unfortunate but necessary. Going forward, we need to restore confidence in the financial markets and get our economy moving again not by growing the size of the federal government, but by stopping the Democrats’ job-killing tax hike, cutting wasteful Washington spending, reforming oversight of the markets, and unshackling American energy resources to help lower gas prices and create new good-paying American jobs.”
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 20:36:06
livingonli on 09/16/2008 20:36:06
Boehner can bite me.
These budgets are still Bush's. It's like how the Freepers were blaming Reagan's budget deficits on the Democratic Congress even though they largely passed what he wanted and usually Reagan's budget was bigger than what the Democrats were proposing.
These budgets are still Bush's. It's like how the Freepers were blaming Reagan's budget deficits on the Democratic Congress even though they largely passed what he wanted and usually Reagan's budget was bigger than what the Democrats were proposing.
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 20:53:22
starling310 on 09/16/2008 20:53:22
My 401K lost $1500. . . . Yesterday.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 20:54:01
Raine on 09/16/2008 20:54:01
Has anyone seen McCain's Face today? it looks like a badger scratched the side of his face.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 20:56:15
Raine on 09/16/2008 20:56:15
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 20:57:16
You prolly need more memory. Could also be the disk is almost full (which causes problems for temp files and diska paging).
BobR on 09/16/2008 20:57:16
Quote by TriSec:
Is piece of crap, yes.
I can't run a good number of applications or reports, or even open some websites here without crashing the damn thing. 4th reboot today.
You prolly need more memory. Could also be the disk is almost full (which causes problems for temp files and diska paging).
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 20:59:05
keerist.
Raine on 09/16/2008 20:59:05
Quote by starling310:
My 401K lost $1500. . . . Yesterday.
keerist.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 21:02:56
Raine on 09/16/2008 21:02:56
if you can't see it now, Watch the opening moments on HArdball. You can see clearly that McCain has 3 vertical scatches on the left side of his face. (the funky side) near his temple, kinda next to his ear.
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 21:10:49
starling310 on 09/16/2008 21:10:49
non-sequitir : I tend to like every song that Rhianna puts out.
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 21:15:24
I was a fool to look at the balance 2 days in a row. I will mark it on my calendar. . .
July 18, 2042 - - - Check 401K balance. ( that's my 65th birthday )
starling310 on 09/16/2008 21:15:24
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
My 401K lost $1500. . . . Yesterday.
keerist.
I was a fool to look at the balance 2 days in a row. I will mark it on my calendar. . .
July 18, 2042 - - - Check 401K balance. ( that's my 65th birthday )
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 21:16:47
Could they be incisions, like to remove a cancerous lesion?
BobR on 09/16/2008 21:16:47
Quote by Raine:
if you can't see it now, Watch the opening moments on HArdball. You can see clearly that McCain has 3 vertical scatches on the left side of his face. (the funky side) near his temple, kinda next to his ear.
Could they be incisions, like to remove a cancerous lesion?
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 21:17:18
Raine on 09/16/2008 21:17:18
Comment by starling310 on 09/16/2008 21:18:03
:thud:
starling310 on 09/16/2008 21:18:03
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
if you can't see it now, Watch the opening moments on HArdball. You can see clearly that McCain has 3 vertical scatches on the left side of his face. (the funky side) near his temple, kinda next to his ear.
Could they be incisions, like to remove a cancerous lesion?
:thud:
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 21:18:59
What a douchebag. Tax and spend policies? In case he hasn't noticed, this whole crisis is because of credit, something the BORROW & spend Republicans do as a matter of course. It was also the Republicans that REMOVED the Democrat-installed market reforms in the first place.
asshole!
BobR on 09/16/2008 21:18:59
Quote by TriSec:
Boehner blames democrats!
“All across America, families are struggling with the fallout from the turmoil in the housing and financial markets – another sign that the destructive tax-and-spend economic policies promoted by this Democratic Congress are failing to meet the needs of workers, seniors, and small businesses. Acting in a responsible manner to limit even greater danger without using taxpayers’ money on further bailouts must be the federal government’s top priority. The actions taken over the weekend were unfortunate but necessary. Going forward, we need to restore confidence in the financial markets and get our economy moving again not by growing the size of the federal government, but by stopping the Democrats’ job-killing tax hike, cutting wasteful Washington spending, reforming oversight of the markets, and unshackling American energy resources to help lower gas prices and create new good-paying American jobs.”
What a douchebag. Tax and spend policies? In case he hasn't noticed, this whole crisis is because of credit, something the BORROW & spend Republicans do as a matter of course. It was also the Republicans that REMOVED the Democrat-installed market reforms in the first place.
asshole!
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 21:21:55
I dunno. I need to see if I can get a picture. one is longer than the next.
Raine on 09/16/2008 21:21:55
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
if you can't see it now, Watch the opening moments on HArdball. You can see clearly that McCain has 3 vertical scatches on the left side of his face. (the funky side) near his temple, kinda next to his ear.
Could they be incisions, like to remove a cancerous lesion?
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 22:04:40
Random on 09/16/2008 22:04:40
*sits patiantly by the radio, waiting for Maddow*
So, who finds it funny that McCain said Economy is fundamentally strong yesterday? And even funnier listening to the scrambling to justify it.
So, who finds it funny that McCain said Economy is fundamentally strong yesterday? And even funnier listening to the scrambling to justify it.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 22:10:14
Raine on 09/16/2008 22:10:14
Ok, I am bummed... Jeff is a repeat again.
I hope he is ok. I love his show.
I hope he is ok. I love his show.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 22:13:04
Raine on 09/16/2008 22:13:04
Oh yeah... this was a GOOD farius. This was when he said alaska is a welfare state.
Random, is Rachel still doing her radio show? I have kinda swore off anything that is AAR. It was a hard choice for me becuase of one person, Rachel Maddow.
Random, is Rachel still doing her radio show? I have kinda swore off anything that is AAR. It was a hard choice for me becuase of one person, Rachel Maddow.
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 22:14:08
livingonli on 09/16/2008 22:14:08
You can listen to Rachel.
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 22:15:22
livingonli on 09/16/2008 22:15:22
The first hour of Rachel is new. The second hour has become the repeat of the TV show.
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 22:19:01
Random on 09/16/2008 22:19:01
Hm...She still has it...I'd prefer it over Lionel *shutters*
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2008 22:27:22
livingonli on 09/16/2008 22:27:22
Here in New York, Lionel was replaced by Infomercials. Obviously that was a vote of confidence.
Although I wonder who listens to Infomercials on the radio.
Although I wonder who listens to Infomercials on the radio.
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 22:35:32
All I know is Lionel has done three things to REALLY piss me off.
1.) using "Obamamaniac" and it's like.
2.) saying "Lay off Palin"
3.) him saying "stop making fun of McCain's age"
Well Lionel, BITE ME!
Random on 09/16/2008 22:35:32
Quote by livingonli:
Here in New York, Lionel was replaced by Infomercials. Obviously that was a vote of confidence.
Although I wonder who listens to Infomercials on the radio.
All I know is Lionel has done three things to REALLY piss me off.
1.) using "Obamamaniac" and it's like.
2.) saying "Lay off Palin"
3.) him saying "stop making fun of McCain's age"
Well Lionel, BITE ME!
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2008 22:40:56
Raine on 09/16/2008 22:40:56
So I am sitting here wondering... How is it that the feds can put billions of dollars into the banking system to prop up a failed economy, and we still can't food and water, generators, MRE's Shelter and basic survival items to Hurricane Ike victims?
Can someone please explain that to me?
Can someone please explain that to me?
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2008 22:45:32
I believe he was incorrect about one thing: He said that Alaska is the number one welfare state, re: federal tax dollars. I think they are actually number 3, which is still bad when you consider the secessionist movement.
BobR on 09/16/2008 22:45:32
Quote by Raine:
Oh yeah... this was a GOOD farius. This was when he said alaska is a welfare state.
Random, is Rachel still doing her radio show? I have kinda swore off anything that is AAR. It was a hard choice for me becuase of one person, Rachel Maddow.
I believe he was incorrect about one thing: He said that Alaska is the number one welfare state, re: federal tax dollars. I think they are actually number 3, which is still bad when you consider the secessionist movement.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 22:48:29
Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 22:48:29
McCain mocks Obama fundraiser with Streisand
My favorite sentence in the article: "A slow but steady trickle of supporters began to file out after Palin's speech introducing McCain." :rofl:
My favorite sentence in the article: "A slow but steady trickle of supporters began to file out after Palin's speech introducing McCain." :rofl:
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 22:48:40
Random on 09/16/2008 22:48:40
Oh Oh!
Random was polled by a Mason-Dixin Pollster!
Random was polled by a Mason-Dixin Pollster!
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 22:53:52
Psst Random that's D-i-x-O-n
Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 22:53:52
Quote by Random:
Oh Oh!
Random was polled by a Mason-Dixin Pollster!
Psst Random that's D-i-x-O-n
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 22:58:57
Random on 09/16/2008 22:58:57
AND!
Random was just polled by the McCain Palin Polls
Random was just polled by the McCain Palin Polls
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 22:59:55
Random cares ooooohhh soo much.
:sarcasm:
Random on 09/16/2008 22:59:55
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Oh Oh!
Random was polled by a Mason-Dixin Pollster!
Psst Random that's D-i-x-O-n
Random cares ooooohhh soo much.
:sarcasm:
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 23:04:58
Random, when that crazed psycho breaks into your house & hold a gun to your head and starts having you spell significant names in American history you will thank me.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2008 23:04:58
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Oh Oh!
Random was polled by a Mason-Dixin Pollster!
Psst Random that's D-i-x-O-n
Random cares ooooohhh soo much.
:sarcasm:
Random, when that crazed psycho breaks into your house & hold a gun to your head and starts having you spell significant names in American history you will thank me.
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 23:43:01
Random will gladly take that bullet.
Random on 09/16/2008 23:43:01
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Oh Oh!
Random was polled by a Mason-Dixin Pollster!
Psst Random that's D-i-x-O-n
Random cares ooooohhh soo much.
:sarcasm:
Random, when that crazed psycho breaks into your house & hold a gun to your head and starts having you spell significant names in American history you will thank me.
Random will gladly take that bullet.
Comment by Random on 09/16/2008 23:44:23
Random on 09/16/2008 23:44:23
Obsession
Okay, who knows what this is?
Well, Random got a DVD for this Movie. IN THE MAIL!
I was dissapointed not to see Obama's name on it.
Okay, who knows what this is?
Well, Random got a DVD for this Movie. IN THE MAIL!
I was dissapointed not to see Obama's name on it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 00:01:55
Random, I have your best interests at heart. I'm sure the last thing you want is Horatio Whatshismame and crew of crime scene people swarming over the place with the overly drenched color etc!
Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 00:01:55
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Oh Oh!
Random was polled by a Mason-Dixin Pollster!
Psst Random that's D-i-x-O-n
Random cares ooooohhh soo much.
:sarcasm:
Random, when that crazed psycho breaks into your house & hold a gun to your head and starts having you spell significant names in American history you will thank me.
Random will gladly take that bullet.
Random, I have your best interests at heart. I'm sure the last thing you want is Horatio Whatshismame and crew of crime scene people swarming over the place with the overly drenched color etc!
Comment by livingonli on 09/17/2008 00:04:33
livingonli on 09/17/2008 00:04:33
So, if Sarah Palin has a tanning bed because of depression, is it shades of McGovern's running mate? Because we all know what happened to him (not to mention McGovern).
Comment by Random on 09/17/2008 00:06:33
I'd prefer Monk. He'd find the killer in a much more entertaining way.
Random on 09/17/2008 00:06:33
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Oh Oh!
Random was polled by a Mason-Dixin Pollster!
Psst Random that's D-i-x-O-n
Random cares ooooohhh soo much.
:sarcasm:
Random, when that crazed psycho breaks into your house & hold a gun to your head and starts having you spell significant names in American history you will thank me.
Random will gladly take that bullet.
Random, I have your best interests at heart. I'm sure the last thing you want is Horatio Whatshismame and crew of crime scene people swarming over the place with the overly drenched color etc!
I'd prefer Monk. He'd find the killer in a much more entertaining way.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 00:36:46
Random! Work with me! I am tossing out comedy gold and you keep dropping the cues! :shrug:
Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 00:36:46
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Oh Oh!
Random was polled by a Mason-Dixin Pollster!
Psst Random that's D-i-x-O-n
Random cares ooooohhh soo much.
:sarcasm:
Random, when that crazed psycho breaks into your house & hold a gun to your head and starts having you spell significant names in American history you will thank me.
Random will gladly take that bullet.
Random, I have your best interests at heart. I'm sure the last thing you want is Horatio Whatshismame and crew of crime scene people swarming over the place with the overly drenched color etc!
I'd prefer Monk. He'd find the killer in a much more entertaining way.
Random! Work with me! I am tossing out comedy gold and you keep dropping the cues! :shrug:
Comment by Random on 09/17/2008 00:46:32
Random isn't a comedian.
Random on 09/17/2008 00:46:32
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
I'd prefer Monk. He'd find the killer in a much more entertaining way.
Random! Work with me! I am tossing out comedy gold and you keep dropping the cues! :shrug:
Random isn't a comedian.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 00:58:16
Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 00:58:16
Thanks KO, Research in Motion (the Blackberry guys) is a Canadian company.
Comment by livingonli on 09/17/2008 01:09:12
livingonli on 09/17/2008 01:09:12
Is this the beginning of the end of the McCain campaign?
Comment by BobR on 09/17/2008 01:10:44
I believe that was pointed out earlier on Le Blog...
BobR on 09/17/2008 01:10:44
Quote by Mondobubba:
Thanks KO, Research in Motion (the Blackberry guys) is a Canadian company.
I believe that was pointed out earlier on Le Blog...
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 01:16:17
I did not notice that.
I was too busy struggling with my McCain invented wireless connection. Man it must have been an amazing site at the IEEE meeting when McCain rolled up his sleeves and whipped those engineering nerds into shape! That is leadership for the 21st Century!
Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 01:16:17
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Thanks KO, Research in Motion (the Blackberry guys) is a Canadian company.
I believe that was pointed out earlier on Le Blog...
I did not notice that.
I was too busy struggling with my McCain invented wireless connection. Man it must have been an amazing site at the IEEE meeting when McCain rolled up his sleeves and whipped those engineering nerds into shape! That is leadership for the 21st Century!
Comment by m-hadley on 09/17/2008 01:29:22
m-hadley on 09/17/2008 01:29:22
Bill Maher coming up on Rachel Maddow - yeah (BTB, I'm drinking margaritas left over from my party Friday night and I am feeling no pain :dance:
Cheers,
mfaye
:fbump:
:gobama:
Cheers,
mfaye
:fbump:
:gobama:
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 01:41:44
Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 01:41:44
Loving the graphic on Rachel: Carlie Forina worst surrogate ever.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 01:45:09
OMG. Did you see his show from last Friday? Maher, Salam Rushdie and Jeannine Garaffalo beat on Bill Fund from the WSJ like he was a rented mule!
Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 01:45:09
Quote by m-hadley:
Bill Maher coming up on Rachel Maddow - yeah (BTB, I'm drinking margaritas left over from my party Friday night and I am feeling no pain :dance:
Cheers,
mfaye
:fbump:
:gobama:
OMG. Did you see his show from last Friday? Maher, Salam Rushdie and Jeannine Garaffalo beat on Bill Fund from the WSJ like he was a rented mule!
Comment by TriSec on 09/17/2008 01:46:56
TriSec on 09/17/2008 01:46:56
Evening, folks. Back from class. An entire lesson on 6/8 time, also known as "the bane of my existence."
Kerry was not seriously threatened, but I'd have to call O'Reilly's showing today respectable (considering how stupid his campaign was down the stretch).
US SENATE
Precincts reporting: 66%
Winner: Kerry 68%
O'Reilly 32%
On to the general election! (What's that? You say the Republicans missed the signature count and don't have a candidate? [true story])
Kerry was not seriously threatened, but I'd have to call O'Reilly's showing today respectable (considering how stupid his campaign was down the stretch).
US SENATE
Precincts reporting: 66%
Winner: Kerry 68%
O'Reilly 32%
On to the general election! (What's that? You say the Republicans missed the signature count and don't have a candidate? [true story])
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 01:58:38
Oh 6/8 fancy! For blog bonus point name a modern jazz masterpiece that is in 6/8 time.
Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 01:58:38
Quote by TriSec:
Evening, folks. Back from class. An entire lesson on 6/8 time, also known as "the bane of my existence."
Kerry was not seriously threatened, but I'd have to call O'Reilly's showing today respectable (considering how stupid his campaign was down the stretch).
US SENATE
Precincts reporting: 66%
Winner: Kerry 68%
O'Reilly 32%
On to the general election! (What's that? You say the Republicans missed the signature count and don't have a candidate? [true story])
Oh 6/8 fancy! For blog bonus point name a modern jazz masterpiece that is in 6/8 time.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 02:01:07
Mondobubba on 09/17/2008 02:01:07
Alrighty my nightly dose of news and opinion is done. Time hear people swear a lot on basic cable.
Comment by Random on 09/17/2008 02:09:35
Random on 09/17/2008 02:09:35
Midnight Movie!
Comment by Raine on 09/17/2008 03:24:14
Raine on 09/17/2008 03:24:14
Hidee hoo. Just got done watchinig Rach and THEN KO. They were awesome tonite.
And I must say, I REALLY appreciate Louise Slaughter. She truly talked me down about the Drilling bill.
And I must say, I REALLY appreciate Louise Slaughter. She truly talked me down about the Drilling bill.
Comment by Random on 09/17/2008 03:53:57
Well, her logic makes sense.
Random on 09/17/2008 03:53:57
Quote by Raine:
Hidee hoo. Just got done watchinig Rach and THEN KO. They were awesome tonite.
And I must say, I REALLY appreciate Louise Slaughter. She truly talked me down about the Drilling bill.
Well, her logic makes sense.
Comment by Raine on 09/17/2008 04:32:44
Raine on 09/17/2008 04:32:44
Comment by BobR on 09/17/2008 05:14:38
6/8 time... pffft.
I wrote a song where the chorus is 6/4 and the rest of the song is 4/4...
Not too exciting?
I used to be able to play the first part of "Take 5" (which is 5/4 time)
Not too shabby...
Then there's Paul Desmond's Eleven Four which is in 11/4 (natch!)
Of course - Rush has songs in time signatures that make no sense at all... :wacko:
BobR on 09/17/2008 05:14:38
Quote by TriSec:
Evening, folks. Back from class. An entire lesson on 6/8 time, also known as "the bane of my existence."
Kerry was not seriously threatened, but I'd have to call O'Reilly's showing today respectable (considering how stupid his campaign was down the stretch).
US SENATE
Precincts reporting: 66%
Winner: Kerry 68%
O'Reilly 32%
On to the general election! (What's that? You say the Republicans missed the signature count and don't have a candidate? [true story])
6/8 time... pffft.
I wrote a song where the chorus is 6/4 and the rest of the song is 4/4...
Not too exciting?
I used to be able to play the first part of "Take 5" (which is 5/4 time)
Not too shabby...
Then there's Paul Desmond's Eleven Four which is in 11/4 (natch!)
Of course - Rush has songs in time signatures that make no sense at all... :wacko: