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One More Day, One Day More
Author: clintster
Date: 11/03/2008 13:36:37
Well, here we are, ladies and gentlemen; one more day until the most important election of this young century. It certainly seems like it’s been the longest campaign ever. After some 21 months of criss-crossing the country, over two dozen primary and presidential debates, 57 primaries and approximately 1 million broadcasting hours worth of campaign ads, it all comes down to us. You and me. Our friends, family and neighbors. Joe the Plumber. Jeremiah Wright. All of us get to cast our vote and shape America’s path for the next four to eight years.
With that in mind, I thought I’d throw some factoids everyone’s direction, so you’d have something to talk about as you wait in line at the polls, or even if you’ve already voted and are Biden your time until your McCainical difficulties are solved. This column may Palin comparison to others you may see regularly in this spot, but all I have to say to that is: Gobama!
The Clintster pre-election primer:
• If Barack Obama is elected, he will be the first President born off of the North American continent. John McCain would be the first President born in a U.S. territory that no longer exists (the Panama Canal Zone).
• Barack Obama would be the first Democrat from a Northern state to be elected since 1960.
• Barack could be the first Democrat elected with a majority in both the popular vote and the Electoral College since 1976.
• If Barack scores a landslide victory, it would be the first for a Democrat since 1964.
• If Barack takes Virginia and/or Indiana, he will be the first Democrat to do so since Lyndon Johnson
• Regardless of who wins, come January 20th, there will be no one named Bush or Clinton in the White House or Number One Observatory Circle. That hasn’t happened since Jimmy Carter left office.
• Oh, and there’s one more little factoid: Barack Obama would be the first person of African Heritage to be come President of the United States.
Before I end this, I just want to share this little story with you. When I first met the future Mrs. C, she and I talked about a number of subjects, as two people will when they are interested in one another and want to get to know one another a bit better. Inevitably the subject of politics came up. We talked about the 2000 election, and she made a startling confession to me.
“I didn’t vote”, she confessed.
I looked at her in shock and surprise. “What happened?” I asked, sure that the answer would have something to do with being kidnapped by ruthless pirates, shanghaied to… well, Shanghai, and forced to work in a sweatshop turning out counterfeit Bush-Cheney bumper stickers. If only it were that simple.
“I didn’t think it was that important”, she protested, “and I was trying to get my Master’s degree.”
I teased her for weeks afterwards for being responsible for Bush-Cheney, even though North Carolina was not in play that year. However we should all take note that NC and many other states are in play, and regardless of how crucial your state is to the national election, you should take the time and vote for the local candidates you see as fitting to your interests. A good house is only as solid as its foundation. Vote early, vote well, and enjoy the thrill of tomorrow.
,
With that in mind, I thought I’d throw some factoids everyone’s direction, so you’d have something to talk about as you wait in line at the polls, or even if you’ve already voted and are Biden your time until your McCainical difficulties are solved. This column may Palin comparison to others you may see regularly in this spot, but all I have to say to that is: Gobama!
The Clintster pre-election primer:
• If Barack Obama is elected, he will be the first President born off of the North American continent. John McCain would be the first President born in a U.S. territory that no longer exists (the Panama Canal Zone).
• Barack Obama would be the first Democrat from a Northern state to be elected since 1960.
• Barack could be the first Democrat elected with a majority in both the popular vote and the Electoral College since 1976.
• If Barack scores a landslide victory, it would be the first for a Democrat since 1964.
• If Barack takes Virginia and/or Indiana, he will be the first Democrat to do so since Lyndon Johnson
• Regardless of who wins, come January 20th, there will be no one named Bush or Clinton in the White House or Number One Observatory Circle. That hasn’t happened since Jimmy Carter left office.
• Oh, and there’s one more little factoid: Barack Obama would be the first person of African Heritage to be come President of the United States.
Before I end this, I just want to share this little story with you. When I first met the future Mrs. C, she and I talked about a number of subjects, as two people will when they are interested in one another and want to get to know one another a bit better. Inevitably the subject of politics came up. We talked about the 2000 election, and she made a startling confession to me.
“I didn’t vote”, she confessed.
I looked at her in shock and surprise. “What happened?” I asked, sure that the answer would have something to do with being kidnapped by ruthless pirates, shanghaied to… well, Shanghai, and forced to work in a sweatshop turning out counterfeit Bush-Cheney bumper stickers. If only it were that simple.
“I didn’t think it was that important”, she protested, “and I was trying to get my Master’s degree.”
I teased her for weeks afterwards for being responsible for Bush-Cheney, even though North Carolina was not in play that year. However we should all take note that NC and many other states are in play, and regardless of how crucial your state is to the national election, you should take the time and vote for the local candidates you see as fitting to your interests. A good house is only as solid as its foundation. Vote early, vote well, and enjoy the thrill of tomorrow.
, 
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Comment by 
TriSec on 11/03/2008 13:43:58
TriSec on 11/03/2008 13:43:58
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:08:05
TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:08:05
Comment by 
m-hadley on 11/03/2008 14:10:09
m-hadley on 11/03/2008 14:10:09
Mornin' Everybody,
I am sooooo veddy veddy nervous - help I, like Rachel, desperately need somebody to talk me down. Any volunteers?
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
I am sooooo veddy veddy nervous - help I, like Rachel, desperately need somebody to talk me down. Any volunteers?
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:14:48
TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:14:48
McCain Pilot ad:
Yeah, good one Grampy.
FAA Mandatory retirement age is 60. You're over deadline by 12 years.
Next?
Yeah, good one Grampy.
FAA Mandatory retirement age is 60. You're over deadline by 12 years.
Next?
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:22:10
OK, I'll try.
Scroll down a bit to the "Comparison with 2004" section.
TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:22:10
Quote by m-hadley:
Mornin' Everybody,
I am sooooo veddy veddy nervous - help I, like Rachel, desperately need somebody to talk me down. Any volunteers?
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
OK, I'll try.
Scroll down a bit to the "Comparison with 2004" section.
The tables below show the states John Kerry won in 2004 on the left and the states George Bush won in 2004 on the right. The states in both columns are listed in order of the Obama-McCain score based on the same algorithm as the map (i.e., the most recent week of polls). The states that are colored blue are the ones Obama now leads in; the red states are the ones McCain now leads in. As can be seen, Obama leads in all the Kerry states and some of the Bush states. He needs to pick up 17 electoral votes from the Bush states to tie and 18 to win.
Comment by 
BobR on 11/03/2008 14:22:18
BobR on 11/03/2008 14:22:18
Clinster with the "Les Miz" reference - excellent (and appropriate this election cycle).
Comment by m-hadley on 11/03/2008 14:27:59
Thanks mucho TriSec,
I feel a skosh bit better - but I won't believe it until I hear Grampy concede :P
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
m-hadley on 11/03/2008 14:27:59
Quote by TriSec:Quote by m-hadley:
Mornin' Everybody,
I am sooooo veddy veddy nervous - help I, like Rachel, desperately need somebody to talk me down. Any volunteers?
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
OK, I'll try.
Scroll down a bit to the "Comparison with 2004" section.
The tables below show the states John Kerry won in 2004 on the left and the states George Bush won in 2004 on the right. The states in both columns are listed in order of the Obama-McCain score based on the same algorithm as the map (i.e., the most recent week of polls). The states that are colored blue are the ones Obama now leads in; the red states are the ones McCain now leads in. As can be seen, Obama leads in all the Kerry states and some of the Bush states. He needs to pick up 17 electoral votes from the Bush states to tie and 18 to win.
Thanks mucho TriSec,
I feel a skosh bit better - but I won't believe it until I hear Grampy concede :P
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 14:31:35
also appropriate from the same:
BobR on 11/03/2008 14:31:35
Quote by BobR:
Clinster with the "Les Miz" reference - excellent (and appropriate this election cycle).
also appropriate from the same:
Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Somewhere beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Do you hear the people sing?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
It is the future that they bring
When tomorrow comes...
Tomorrow comes!
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:33:55
TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:33:55
TriSec never understood the buzz around Les Mis.
I even sat through it live once with Mrs. TriSec....did nothing for me.
meh.
I even sat through it live once with Mrs. TriSec....did nothing for me.
meh.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 14:37:20
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 14:37:20
Morning all! :coffee:
So I've gotta say.. McCain actually got one right for a change. On SNL he quipped how his sure-fire strategy for winning was the "Reverse Maverick".
Ain't it just crazy how truthful people can be when they're trying to be funny.
So I've gotta say.. McCain actually got one right for a change. On SNL he quipped how his sure-fire strategy for winning was the "Reverse Maverick".
Ain't it just crazy how truthful people can be when they're trying to be funny.
Comment by 
Raine on 11/03/2008 14:38:09
Raine on 11/03/2008 14:38:09
Good Morning!
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:39:11
TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:39:11
There was a wee story in the News Tribune this morning that Waltham and Newton (MA) are expecting 90% turnout tomorrow.
I sure hope the nice old ladies can deal with the strain....we're on optical scanners, there's a lot of little desks to fill out your cards, but just one machine to feed them all into at my precinct.
I sure hope the nice old ladies can deal with the strain....we're on optical scanners, there's a lot of little desks to fill out your cards, but just one machine to feed them all into at my precinct.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:42:38
TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:42:38
I've allowed myself to think just a little bit about Wednesday morning.
I wonder, perchance, if this is what it felt like on election eve, 1960? I'm going to have to talk to my mother about that...she cast her first ballot for Mr. Kennedy that year.
I know we're mostly young'uns here, but are there any elder bloggers among us that might have any memories of the Kennedy administration? Even as children?
I wonder, perchance, if this is what it felt like on election eve, 1960? I'm going to have to talk to my mother about that...she cast her first ballot for Mr. Kennedy that year.
I know we're mostly young'uns here, but are there any elder bloggers among us that might have any memories of the Kennedy administration? Even as children?
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 14:44:11
Ah wow.. Les Mis is one of the two Broadway productions I've had the fortune to see in my life so far. Gotta love Honors-level band/orchestra class trips!
The other, in case you're wondering, was Phantom of The Opera. Both were so excellent, so don't ask me to pick a fave!
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 14:44:11
Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
Clinster with the "Les Miz" reference - excellent (and appropriate this election cycle).
also appropriate from the same:Will you join in our crusade?
Who will be strong and stand with me?
Somewhere beyond the barricade
Is there a world you long to see?
Do you hear the people sing?
Say, do you hear the distant drums?
It is the future that they bring
When tomorrow comes...
Tomorrow comes!
Ah wow.. Les Mis is one of the two Broadway productions I've had the fortune to see in my life so far. Gotta love Honors-level band/orchestra class trips!
The other, in case you're wondering, was Phantom of The Opera. Both were so excellent, so don't ask me to pick a fave!
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/03/2008 14:44:35
livingonli on 11/03/2008 14:44:35
Good morning everyone. 
:yawn:
I am off the next two days so I might be a ton of nerves by the time this is all over.
:yawn:I am off the next two days so I might be a ton of nerves by the time this is all over.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 14:45:52
I'd hafta ask my mom about that one.. She was a fiesty 11 years old in that election year.
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 14:45:52
Quote by TriSec:
I've allowed myself to think just a little bit about Wednesday morning.
I wonder, perchance, if this is what it felt like on election eve, 1960? I'm going to have to talk to my mother about that...she cast her first ballot for Mr. Kennedy that year.
I know we're mostly young'uns here, but are there any elder bloggers among us that might have any memories of the Kennedy administration? Even as children?
I'd hafta ask my mom about that one.. She was a fiesty 11 years old in that election year.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:51:36
TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:51:36
Waltham, MA forecast:
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind between 5 and 9 mph.
Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind between 5 and 9 mph.
Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind between 3 and 6 mph.
Comment by 
Random on 11/03/2008 14:55:06
Hawaii is a Northern State?
Random on 11/03/2008 14:55:06
Barack Obama would be the first Democrat from a Northern state to be elected since 1960.
Hawaii is a Northern State?
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 14:56:30
I think the current state of residence is what counts for these purposes since Grampy wasn't born in Arizona.
livingonli on 11/03/2008 14:56:30
Quote by Random:Barack Obama would be the first Democrat from a Northern state to be elected since 1960.
Hawaii is a Northern State?
I think the current state of residence is what counts for these purposes since Grampy wasn't born in Arizona.
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 14:56:34
Random on 11/03/2008 14:56:34
Anyone worried about PA. Just remember, doesn't matter how "tight" it gets. Obama is continually topping 50%. that's all he needs. if it's 51/49 that's +2 "tigntening" Obama still wins.
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 14:57:30
livingonli on 11/03/2008 14:57:30
ShelaghC. 
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 14:57:54
Hm...true. I'm curious, how many people elected from Illinois since Lincoln.
He'd be the first born from Hawaii.
Random on 11/03/2008 14:57:54
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Random:Barack Obama would be the first Democrat from a Northern state to be elected since 1960.
Hawaii is a Northern State?
I think the current state of residence is what counts for these purposes since Grampy wasn't born in Arizona.
Hm...true. I'm curious, how many people elected from Illinois since Lincoln.
He'd be the first born from Hawaii.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:58:41
TriSec on 11/03/2008 14:58:41
In addition to losing the Presidency, House, and possibly the Senate, I'm hoping that McCain is so damaged that he'll have to retire as Senator and we'll never have to hear from him again. (He's up for re-election in 2010.)
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 14:59:38
My folks had three young children (me in diapers) - I'm guessing they had other priorities and weren't too excited. My Mom would've vote R and my Dad D.
BobR on 11/03/2008 14:59:38
Quote by TriSec:
I've allowed myself to think just a little bit about Wednesday morning.
I wonder, perchance, if this is what it felt like on election eve, 1960? I'm going to have to talk to my mother about that...she cast her first ballot for Mr. Kennedy that year.
I know we're mostly young'uns here, but are there any elder bloggers among us that might have any memories of the Kennedy administration? Even as children?
My folks had three young children (me in diapers) - I'm guessing they had other priorities and weren't too excited. My Mom would've vote R and my Dad D.
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 14:59:54
With the way it's looking, and McCain may lose Arizona in THIS election, he'll get voted out 2010.
Random on 11/03/2008 14:59:54
Quote by TriSec:
In addition to losing the Presidency, House, and possibly the Senate, I'm hoping that McCain is so damaged that he'll have to retire as Senator and we'll never have to hear from him again. (He's up for re-election in 2010.)
With the way it's looking, and McCain may lose Arizona in THIS election, he'll get voted out 2010.
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 15:01:52
Random lives in a world where It's Wednesday morning.
That aside, Random does not remember Kennedy Election. All Random knows is that he is glad his first presidential vote means so much.
Random on 11/03/2008 15:01:52
Quote by TriSec:
I've allowed myself to think just a little bit about Wednesday morning.
I wonder, perchance, if this is what it felt like on election eve, 1960? I'm going to have to talk to my mother about that...she cast her first ballot for Mr. Kennedy that year.
I know we're mostly young'uns here, but are there any elder bloggers among us that might have any memories of the Kennedy administration? Even as children?
Random lives in a world where It's Wednesday morning.
That aside, Random does not remember Kennedy Election. All Random knows is that he is glad his first presidential vote means so much.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:02:07
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:02:07
John McCain is having 5 Rally's at AIRPORTS today.
AIRPORTS. HE is getting off of planes and then getting back on.
AIRPORTS. HE is getting off of planes and then getting back on.
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 15:02:17
Raine was reading something last night involving the Keating 5 situation that is just now coming to light. It may be damaging enough to warrant an expulsion from the Senate.
Raine?
BobR on 11/03/2008 15:02:17
Quote by TriSec:
In addition to losing the Presidency, House, and possibly the Senate, I'm hoping that McCain is so damaged that he'll have to retire as Senator and we'll never have to hear from him again. (He's up for re-election in 2010.)
Raine was reading something last night involving the Keating 5 situation that is just now coming to light. It may be damaging enough to warrant an expulsion from the Senate.
Raine?
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 15:03:52
I'm glad that in my 8th shot at electing a president, I might pick the winner for only the 3rd time.
BobR on 11/03/2008 15:03:52
Quote by Random:
With the way it's looking, and McCain may lose Arizona in THIS election, he'll get voted out 2010.
I'm glad that in my 8th shot at electing a president, I might pick the winner for only the 3rd time.
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 15:06:23
Random's bout to have 100% average, presidentially. He'd have 100% total, but he threw his vote away on the congressional ticket here.
Random on 11/03/2008 15:06:23
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
With the way it's looking, and McCain may lose Arizona in THIS election, he'll get voted out 2010.
I'm glad that in my 8th shot at electing a president, I might pick the winner for only the 3rd time.
Random's bout to have 100% average, presidentially. He'd have 100% total, but he threw his vote away on the congressional ticket here.
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:10:13
The news coverage doesn't mention that. Will Joe the Plumber be waiting at any of them? Apparently Joe LIEberman is back in tow.
livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:10:13
Quote by Raine:
John McCain is having 5 Rally's at AIRPORTS today.
AIRPORTS. HE is getting off of planes and then getting back on.
The news coverage doesn't mention that. Will Joe the Plumber be waiting at any of them? Apparently Joe LIEberman is back in tow.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:14:30
The New Republic reveals a lot more about that little scandal.
Sam Stein Over at HuffPo breaks it down quite nicely.
---- Personally I believe that John McCain will not run in 2010. Koz did a poll last week and found that if he were to be up for election THIS YEAR --- John McCain would lose.
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:14:30
Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
In addition to losing the Presidency, House, and possibly the Senate, I'm hoping that McCain is so damaged that he'll have to retire as Senator and we'll never have to hear from him again. (He's up for re-election in 2010.)
Raine was reading something last night involving the Keating 5 situation that is just now coming to light. It may be damaging enough to warrant an expulsion from the Senate.
Raine?
The New Republic reveals a lot more about that little scandal.
Sam Stein Over at HuffPo breaks it down quite nicely.
The New Republic published an explosive story Saturday evening detailing how John McCain, in all likelihood, leaked information to investigators of the Keating Five scandal that was designed to help his image at the expense of the other four Senators involved.
If the allegation is true -- and TNR makes a healthy case as to its veracity -- it would mean that McCain violated Senate rules and could have been expelled from that body.
"All five senators -- including McCain -- had testified under oath and under the U.S. penal code that the leaks did not come from their camps," Sahil Mahtani reports. "The leaks were also prohibited by rules of the Senate Ethics Committee; according to the rules of the Senate, anyone caught leaking such information could face expulsion from the body."
---- Personally I believe that John McCain will not run in 2010. Koz did a poll last week and found that if he were to be up for election THIS YEAR --- John McCain would lose.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:15:11
Ya know, unless he's flying to municipal airports, they generally don't let people on the tarmac anywhere near the planes....
So who is he talking to? Unionized airline employees?
TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:15:11
Quote by Raine:
John McCain is having 5 Rally's at AIRPORTS today.
AIRPORTS. HE is getting off of planes and then getting back on.
Ya know, unless he's flying to municipal airports, they generally don't let people on the tarmac anywhere near the planes....
So who is he talking to? Unionized airline employees?
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:17:51
livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:17:51
Screechy and Unhinged. Can't you smell the sounds of desperation?
I think they would be devoured by a pack of wolves who could easily smell their fear.
I think they would be devoured by a pack of wolves who could easily smell their fear.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:19:16
TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:19:16
Ooh, would that be Senator-Elect Al Franken?
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 15:19:48
Random on 11/03/2008 15:19:48
COLOR Television? Does the woman know it'll cost more to get a black and white tv in this day an age than a color one.
And does she know you can get a cheap (really cheap) TV for less than 20 bucks? I'm sorry, of course, because i spent 20 bucks on my tv, i'm irresponisble, and that's why i can't pay my thousands of dollars in medical debt.
And does she know you can get a cheap (really cheap) TV for less than 20 bucks? I'm sorry, of course, because i spent 20 bucks on my tv, i'm irresponisble, and that's why i can't pay my thousands of dollars in medical debt.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:21:09
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:21:09
For example, 10 45, GRampy will be in Moon Township, PA for a Rally:
Road to Victory Rally: Monday November 3rd in Moon Township, PA
What:
Road to Victory Rally: Monday November 3rd in Moon Township, PA
When:
November 3, 2008 10:45 a.m.
Where:
Atlantic Aviation
300 Horizon Drive
Moon Township , PA15108
Road to Victory Rally: Monday November 3rd in Moon Township, PA
What:
Road to Victory Rally: Monday November 3rd in Moon Township, PA
When:
November 3, 2008 10:45 a.m.
Where:
Atlantic Aviation
300 Horizon Drive
Moon Township , PA15108
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:22:06
But now unless you have cable or satellite, you have to pay 40 bucks for the DTV converter by February.
livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:22:06
Quote by Random:
COLOR Television? Does the woman know it'll cost more to get a black and white tv in this day an age than a color one.
And does she know you can get a cheap (really cheap) TV for less than 20 bucks? I'm sorry, of course, because i spent 20 bucks on my tv, i'm irresponisble, and that's why i can't pay my thousands of dollars in medical debt.
But now unless you have cable or satellite, you have to pay 40 bucks for the DTV converter by February.
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 15:24:06
40 bucks you get back from the government? And even then, if your judge if someone is living in luxary is if they have 20 dollar TV, you don't know shit.
That's what pisses me off. THEY'VE GOT A TV! A tv can cost less than a decent meal. a TV isn't a sign of luxary. a flatscreen plasma, the size of your wall, TV is a sign of luxary.
Random on 11/03/2008 15:24:06
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Random:
COLOR Television? Does the woman know it'll cost more to get a black and white tv in this day an age than a color one.
And does she know you can get a cheap (really cheap) TV for less than 20 bucks? I'm sorry, of course, because i spent 20 bucks on my tv, i'm irresponisble, and that's why i can't pay my thousands of dollars in medical debt.
But now unless you have cable or satellite, you have to pay 40 bucks for the DTV converter by February.
40 bucks you get back from the government? And even then, if your judge if someone is living in luxary is if they have 20 dollar TV, you don't know shit.
That's what pisses me off. THEY'VE GOT A TV! A tv can cost less than a decent meal. a TV isn't a sign of luxary. a flatscreen plasma, the size of your wall, TV is a sign of luxary.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:25:50
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:25:50
This was was even Funnier... What:
Road to Victory Rally: Monday November 3rd in Tampa, FL
When:
November 3, 2008 6:00 a.m.
Where:
Outside of Raymond James Stadium
4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa , FL33607
Road to Victory Rally: Monday November 3rd in Tampa, FL
When:
November 3, 2008 6:00 a.m.
Where:
Outside of Raymond James Stadium
4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa , FL33607
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 15:26:23
Random on 11/03/2008 15:26:23
...that sounded like a 5 year old...jesus bloody christ.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:28:29
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:28:29
At 8:30 this morning, he was at the Blountville Tennessee Airport.
Tri-Cities Regional Airport: Tri-City Aviation, Inc.
253 Airport Circle
Blountville , TN37617
Tri-Cities Regional Airport: Tri-City Aviation, Inc.
253 Airport Circle
Blountville , TN37617
Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/03/2008 15:28:57
wickedpam on 11/03/2008 15:28:57
Morning - back from the dentist feeling a little numb but okay
:hug:
:hug:
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:30:09
Well, how do you like that? That's Pittsburgh International Airport. But plug in the address...that section of airport is right at the end of a runway, situated between a cargo facility and the US Air Force Base that's onsite.
So:
Pittsburgh Air Force Base
Uniform of the Day: Dress Blues
Order of the Day: Attend McCain Rally. Applaud loudly.
TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:30:09
Quote by Raine:
For example, 10 45, GRampy will be in Moon Township, PA for a Rally:
Road to Victory Rally: Monday November 3rd in Moon Township, PA
What:
Road to Victory Rally: Monday November 3rd in Moon Township, PA
When:
November 3, 2008 10:45 a.m.
Where:
Atlantic Aviation
300 Horizon Drive
Moon Township , PA15108
Well, how do you like that? That's Pittsburgh International Airport. But plug in the address...that section of airport is right at the end of a runway, situated between a cargo facility and the US Air Force Base that's onsite.
So:
Pittsburgh Air Force Base
Uniform of the Day: Dress Blues
Order of the Day: Attend McCain Rally. Applaud loudly.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:33:15
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:33:15
At 1 pm, he is having a rally in Indianapolis:
Where: Indianapolis International Airport: International Arrivals Ramp
Where: Indianapolis International Airport: International Arrivals Ramp
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 15:34:56
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 15:34:56
So Imus endorsed his buddy McCain.
The question is.. who gives a shit what Imus thinks? He's got even less pull among likely voters than McCain does.
The question is.. who gives a shit what Imus thinks? He's got even less pull among likely voters than McCain does.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:35:15
Bastard! That's my airport! (IATA identifier: KTRI)
And it's so tiny, it's not in the AirNav database with Blountville...had to look for the next biggest locator, Kingsport...about 12 miles away.
TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:35:15
Quote by Raine:
At 8:30 this morning, he was at the Blountville Tennessee Airport.
Tri-Cities Regional Airport: Tri-City Aviation, Inc.
253 Airport Circle
Blountville , TN37617
Bastard! That's my airport! (IATA identifier: KTRI)
And it's so tiny, it's not in the AirNav database with Blountville...had to look for the next biggest locator, Kingsport...about 12 miles away.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:35:30
Gentle 
back... make sure you keep taking those pain meds, so when the numbness wears off you don't feel too much pain.
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:35:30
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning - back from the dentist feeling a little numb but okay
:hug:
back... make sure you keep taking those pain meds, so when the numbness wears off you don't feel too much pain.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 15:36:08
Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 15:36:08
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I hope that everyone is doing well.
On Saturday, I spent six and a half hours canvassing for Obama and local Democrats here in the Valley of the Sun. With a high in the 90s, let's say I got a very good work out. (I did not see a single McCain/Palin sign or sticker in the area I canvassed in - which was largely Hispanic. I guess the GOP is not very popular with several people in Arizona, especially when we have seen their stand on immigration and have Sheriff Joe "Round Up All Illegal Immigrants or Anyone Who Looks Like One" Arpaio in Maricopa County.)
By the way, here are the Daily Headlines which are still taking shape at this hour. (I did not do much yesterday on them as I was worn out still from Saturday and had other things to do.)
In some good news, I have a job interview for a FULL TIME 8th grade English teacher job tomorrow.
I hope that everyone is doing well.
On Saturday, I spent six and a half hours canvassing for Obama and local Democrats here in the Valley of the Sun. With a high in the 90s, let's say I got a very good work out. (I did not see a single McCain/Palin sign or sticker in the area I canvassed in - which was largely Hispanic. I guess the GOP is not very popular with several people in Arizona, especially when we have seen their stand on immigration and have Sheriff Joe "Round Up All Illegal Immigrants or Anyone Who Looks Like One" Arpaio in Maricopa County.)
By the way, here are the Daily Headlines which are still taking shape at this hour. (I did not do much yesterday on them as I was worn out still from Saturday and had other things to do.)
In some good news, I have a job interview for a FULL TIME 8th grade English teacher job tomorrow.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:37:31
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:37:31
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:40:13
TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:40:13
Obama's Aunt
Right here in Boston.
Sorry I've been remiss about posting this....but it's not much of a story around here, but then again we're so blue we need oxygen.
Right here in Boston.
Sorry I've been remiss about posting this....but it's not much of a story around here, but then again we're so blue we need oxygen.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/03/2008 15:40:46
she said I won't need anything more then a regular motrin if I need anything at all - temp crown in now I wait 3 weeks for the permanent one - I hate waiting
wickedpam on 11/03/2008 15:40:46
Quote by Raine:GentleQuote by wickedpam:
Morning - back from the dentist feeling a little numb but okay
:hug:
she said I won't need anything more then a regular motrin if I need anything at all - temp crown in now I wait 3 weeks for the permanent one - I hate waiting
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:44:54
TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:44:54
Wait a second.
Where is Grampy flying today?
Based on schedule...
6:00 am Tampa, FL
8:30 am Blountville, TN
10:45 am Pittsburgh, PA
1:00 pm Indianapolis, IN
3:00 pm Roswell, NM
Even with priority one, that's a mighty big chain. One delay and it all falls apart.
Where is Grampy flying today?
Based on schedule...
6:00 am Tampa, FL
8:30 am Blountville, TN
10:45 am Pittsburgh, PA
1:00 pm Indianapolis, IN
3:00 pm Roswell, NM
Even with priority one, that's a mighty big chain. One delay and it all falls apart.
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 15:45:08
OH! Good news, and good luck!
BobR on 11/03/2008 15:45:08
Quote by Will in Phoenix:
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I hope that everyone is doing well.
On Saturday, I spent six and a half hours canvassing for Obama and local Democrats here in the Valley of the Sun. With a high in the 90s, let's say I got a very good work out. (I did not see a single McCain/Palin sign or sticker in the area I canvassed in - which was largely Hispanic. I guess the GOP is not very popular with several people in Arizona, especially when we have seen their stand on immigration and have Sheriff Joe "Round Up All Illegal Immigrants or Anyone Who Looks Like One" Arpaio in Maricopa County.)
By the way, here are the Daily Headlines which are still taking shape at this hour. (I did not do much yesterday on them as I was worn out still from Saturday and had other things to do.)
In some good news, I have a job interview for a FULL TIME 8th grade English teacher job tomorrow.
OH! Good news, and good luck!
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:48:35
livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:48:35
Good luck with the interview, Will.
Glad you're back, Mala.
Now it's time for me to head off to my doctor's appointment.
Glad you're back, Mala.
Now it's time for me to head off to my doctor's appointment.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:48:37
after NM, he goes to Nevada and then Arizona. And yes, that is a tight schedule.
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:48:37
Quote by TriSec:
Wait a second.
Where is Grampy flying today?
Based on schedule...
6:00 am Tampa, FL
8:30 am Blountville, TN
10:45 am Pittsburgh, PA
1:00 pm Indianapolis, IN
3:00 pm Roswell, NM
Even with priority one, that's a mighty big chain. One delay and it all falls apart.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:49:31
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:49:31
Heya! I have a temp crown too! I have about 3 weeks as well! yeah, the waiting sucks.
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:49:38
Will the space alien show up to greet him?
livingonli on 11/03/2008 15:49:38
Quote by Raine:
at 3 pm, Gramps will be in Roswell:
Great Southwest Aviation
100 Southwest Way
Roswell , NM88203
Will the space alien show up to greet him?
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 15:52:40
Random on 11/03/2008 15:52:40
So...Random is wondering what is going on.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:52:55
TriSec on 11/03/2008 15:52:55
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
at 3 pm, Gramps will be in Roswell:
Great Southwest Aviation
100 Southwest Way
Roswell , NM88203
Will the space alien show up to greet him?
Comment by wickedpam on 11/03/2008 15:55:33
I have to keep taking time off to do this since my dentist is so far from the office - but I may have to work something out next time.
wickedpam on 11/03/2008 15:55:33
Quote by Raine:
Heya! I have a temp crown too! I have about 3 weeks as well! yeah, the waiting sucks.
I have to keep taking time off to do this since my dentist is so far from the office - but I may have to work something out next time.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 15:56:05
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 15:56:05
I'm assuming that flight schedule adjust the times based on the zone? i.e.
6:00 am Tampa, FL
8:30 am Blountville, TN
10:45 am Pittsburgh, PA
(1400 EST) 1:00 pm Indianapolis, IN
(1700 EST) 3:00 pm Roswell, NM
Gives it some more breathing room, but yeah still very tight.
6:00 am Tampa, FL
8:30 am Blountville, TN
10:45 am Pittsburgh, PA
(1400 EST) 1:00 pm Indianapolis, IN
(1700 EST) 3:00 pm Roswell, NM
Gives it some more breathing room, but yeah still very tight.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 15:58:13
Raine on 11/03/2008 15:58:13
:grumble: that woman doesn't even has a basic understanding of the constitution.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 15:58:27
Yes, with this message: We have come to take you and your running mate back to the asylum station. We have conveniently moved it so that it is orbiting a planet that reminds us of your campaign - it is orbiting Uranus.
Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 15:58:27
Quote by TriSec:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
at 3 pm, Gramps will be in Roswell:
Great Southwest Aviation
100 Southwest Way
Roswell , NM88203
Will the space alien show up to greet him?
Yes, with this message: We have come to take you and your running mate back to the asylum station. We have conveniently moved it so that it is orbiting a planet that reminds us of your campaign - it is orbiting Uranus.
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 15:59:12
Random on 11/03/2008 15:59:12
...What the hell is Congressional Liberals? It sounds like something evil.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 16:03:42
Raine on 11/03/2008 16:03:42
Oh -- good point about the time zones Scoop.
Edited out info as I got the state all wrong.
Edited out info as I got the state all wrong.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 16:05:48
Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 16:05:48
It looks like Grampy is having a problem drawing crowds. The Huffington Post reports that his first event today only had 1,000 people.
VIDEO - McCain's Crowd Disturbingly Small, Ten Times Less Than Planned For
Hmm, maybe by the time McCain is done today, this wil be his audience.
VIDEO - McCain's Crowd Disturbingly Small, Ten Times Less Than Planned For
Hmm, maybe by the time McCain is done today, this wil be his audience.
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 16:06:46
Replacing the temp with the permanent shouldn't take very long.
BobR on 11/03/2008 16:06:46
Quote by wickedpam:
I have to keep taking time off to do this since my dentist is so far from the office - but I may have to work something out next time.
Replacing the temp with the permanent shouldn't take very long.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:08:10
Lakewood is in the panhandle on the Alabama line. I'm betting not.
TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:08:10
Quote by Raine:
Oh -- good point about the time zones Scoop.
BTW, can I get a confirm from our Floridian delegation? Lakewood Florida... is that a rather progressive town?
Lakewood is in the panhandle on the Alabama line. I'm betting not.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/03/2008 16:09:18
Thats what I figure - thinking of just letting Mom take the car to work - then rent one for myself for a one way trip - drop it off and the drive my car home.
wickedpam on 11/03/2008 16:09:18
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
I have to keep taking time off to do this since my dentist is so far from the office - but I may have to work something out next time.
Replacing the temp with the permanent shouldn't take very long.
Thats what I figure - thinking of just letting Mom take the car to work - then rent one for myself for a one way trip - drop it off and the drive my car home.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 16:12:30
Raine on 11/03/2008 16:12:30
Heya Will, Any numbers yet on the Palin Rally in Lakewood Ohio this morning?
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 16:16:05
North Florida is mostly Red.
Random on 11/03/2008 16:16:05
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Oh -- good point about the time zones Scoop.
BTW, can I get a confirm from our Floridian delegation? Lakewood Florida... is that a rather progressive town?
Lakewood is in the panhandle on the Alabama line. I'm betting not.
North Florida is mostly Red.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 11/03/2008 16:18:13
Morning all. :nervous:
One. More. Day.
Okay, okay, if if McCain "wins" who's going where? I am either going to Finland or Australia. (Cousins in both). Leaning towards Australia.
velveeta jones on 11/03/2008 16:18:13
Morning all. :nervous:One. More. Day.
Okay, okay, if if McCain "wins" who's going where? I am either going to Finland or Australia. (Cousins in both). Leaning towards Australia.
Comment by 
starling310 on 11/03/2008 16:18:38
starling310 on 11/03/2008 16:18:38
Morning.
Is that phone call for real?!?!?!?!
:thud:
Is that phone call for real?!?!?!?!
:thud:
Comment by velveeta jones on 11/03/2008 16:19:46
velveeta jones on 11/03/2008 16:19:46
Oh and, GREAT Post Clinster!! :clap:
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:20:38
TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:20:38
Vote "Yes on Gay Marriage" and get a free HomoBar! (they only come with nuts!)
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:24:05
I have friends and a place to stay in Liverpool Nova Scotia, but with the right in charge north of the border, that's lost some of it's appeal.
Second choice: Costa Rica (family friend, helped Mrs. TriSec's family escape from Cuba).
Third choice: South America, probably Argentina.
Last Resort: Cousins in France.
Or Cyanide. Haven't decided yet.
TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:24:05
Quote by velveeta jones:
One. More. Day.
Okay, okay, if if McCain "wins" who's going where? I am either going to Finland or Australia. (Cousins in both). Leaning towards Australia.
I have friends and a place to stay in Liverpool Nova Scotia, but with the right in charge north of the border, that's lost some of it's appeal.
Second choice: Costa Rica (family friend, helped Mrs. TriSec's family escape from Cuba).
Third choice: South America, probably Argentina.
Last Resort: Cousins in France.
Or Cyanide. Haven't decided yet.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 16:31:15
I found it.
While the MEdia is trying to tell us all about the BIG crowds that Sarah is pulling... Not so much in LAkewood Ohio:
.. That is a small crowd.
Raine on 11/03/2008 16:31:15
Quote by Raine:
Heya Will, Any numbers yet on the Palin Rally in Lakewood Ohio this morning?
While the MEdia is trying to tell us all about the BIG crowds that Sarah is pulling... Not so much in LAkewood Ohio:
.. That is a small crowd.
Comment by velveeta jones on 11/03/2008 16:39:26
Some inspiration from NC.
velveeta jones on 11/03/2008 16:39:26
Some inspiration from NC.
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 16:39:41
Here's another view:
Incidentally, the larger part of the crowd is behind her, so that on-camera it looks like a wall of people. But the crowd facing her is actually smaller.
BobR on 11/03/2008 16:39:41
Quote by Raine:
I found it.
While the MEdia is trying to tell us all about the BIG crowds that Sarah is pulling... Not so much in LAkewood Ohio:
.. That is a small crowd.
Here's another view:
Incidentally, the larger part of the crowd is behind her, so that on-camera it looks like a wall of people. But the crowd facing her is actually smaller.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:44:04
TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:44:04
Perhaps Senator McCain could be the Liaison to The Apostle Saint Jude Thaddeus in an Obama administration?
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 16:53:10
Raine on 11/03/2008 16:53:10
Velveeta... you have the honour of making me 
for the first time today! That was beautiful!
;)
for the first time today! That was beautiful! ;)
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:53:41
TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:53:41
We've just had an announcement (on-line) that the big TV over in the public space is going to be set to election coverage all day tomorrow. I just emailed "the folks" and strongly suggested that they find a neutral channel.
You know who I work for, but I don't think "the masses" would stand for Fox being piped into the lunchroom all day.
You know who I work for, but I don't think "the masses" would stand for Fox being piped into the lunchroom all day.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:56:28
TriSec on 11/03/2008 16:56:28
I have music class tomorrow evening.
I'm hoping that this is wrapped up by the time I get back home and in front of the TV at 9:45 or so tomorrow night.
I'm hoping that this is wrapped up by the time I get back home and in front of the TV at 9:45 or so tomorrow night.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 16:58:58
Raine on 11/03/2008 16:58:58
I am making Sweet Potoato Pie tomorrow.
I am series.
.
I am series.
.
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 17:03:54
livingonli on 11/03/2008 17:03:54
Back from the doctor. I did lose a pound but it doesn't yet offset the few pounds I gained lately. So more tweakage of medicine and the struggle continues.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 17:10:18
Finland cons: Entire country suffers from Season Affective Disorder. Long winters. Speak a language too full of vowels.
Pros: One of the most wired countries in the world. Lots of English speakers.
Australia cons: Toilets flush backwards, seasons at the wrong time of year, amazingly fragile eco-system, lots of wowsers (see christian whack jobs), even worse record of treatment of native peoples than the US.
Pros: Speaking something like English. amusing wildlife, government apology for appalling treatment of indigenous people, largest rock in the world.
So I would say it is a toss up, VJ.
Somebody please make my sense of dread go away.
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 17:10:18
Quote by velveeta jones:
One. More. Day.
Okay, okay, if if McCain "wins" who's going where? I am either going to Finland or Australia. (Cousins in both). Leaning towards Australia.
Finland cons: Entire country suffers from Season Affective Disorder. Long winters. Speak a language too full of vowels.
Pros: One of the most wired countries in the world. Lots of English speakers.
Australia cons: Toilets flush backwards, seasons at the wrong time of year, amazingly fragile eco-system, lots of wowsers (see christian whack jobs), even worse record of treatment of native peoples than the US.
Pros: Speaking something like English. amusing wildlife, government apology for appalling treatment of indigenous people, largest rock in the world.
So I would say it is a toss up, VJ.
Somebody please make my sense of dread go away.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 17:11:21
Raine on 11/03/2008 17:11:21
John McCain is live on TV right now. Bad lighting... I am wondering where he is. if it is PA, he is already behind schedule.
Sounds like PA... he just seemed to point out to a lot of service members thanking them for their service.
Sounds like PA... he just seemed to point out to a lot of service members thanking them for their service.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 17:12:35
Panhandle progressive?
:rofl: Its the only part of Florida that had more Klan than Duval County(Jacksonville).
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 17:12:35
Quote by Random:Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Oh -- good point about the time zones Scoop.
BTW, can I get a confirm from our Floridian delegation? Lakewood Florida... is that a rather progressive town?
Lakewood is in the panhandle on the Alabama line. I'm betting not.
North Florida is mostly Red.
Panhandle progressive?
:rofl: Its the only part of Florida that had more Klan than Duval County(Jacksonville).
Comment by wickedpam on 11/03/2008 17:13:19
wickedpam on 11/03/2008 17:13:19
okay - off to get the oil changed and run errands amongst other things - Later Guys! :hug:
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 17:14:56
OK EVERYONE! Time to put on the 9th inning Rally caps!
I would like to nicely remind EVERYONE of this one simple fact:
We Are Winning!
Raine on 11/03/2008 17:14:56
I would like to nicely remind EVERYONE of this one simple fact:
We Are Winning!
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 17:15:06
See if this helps...
I don't know if I want to "out" her, but she used to be an active member at AAP...
BobR on 11/03/2008 17:15:06
Quote by livingonli:
Back from the doctor. I did lose a pound but it doesn't yet offset the few pounds I gained lately. So more tweakage of medicine and the struggle continues.
See if this helps...
I don't know if I want to "out" her, but she used to be an active member at AAP...
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 17:15:42
livingonli on 11/03/2008 17:15:42
Have fun, Mala.
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 17:18:17
More Australia cons:
A lot of the most deadly animals in the world call Australia (and its surrounding waters) home.
It's a l-o-n-g way to come back to the U.S. to visit friends and family.
More Australia pros:
casual attitudes towards nudity... :P
BobR on 11/03/2008 17:18:17
Quote by Mondobubba:
Finland cons: Entire country suffers from Season Affective Disorder. Long winters. Speak a language too full of vowels.
Pros: One of the most wired countries in the world. Lots of English speakers.
Australia cons: Toilets flush backwards, seasons at the wrong time of year, amazingly fragile eco-system, lots of wowsers (see christian whack jobs), even worse record of treatment of native peoples than the US.
Pros: Speaking something like English. amusing wildlife, government apology for appalling treatment of indigenous people, largest rock in the world.
So I would say it is a toss up, VJ.
Somebody please make my sense of dread go away.
More Australia cons:
A lot of the most deadly animals in the world call Australia (and its surrounding waters) home.
It's a l-o-n-g way to come back to the U.S. to visit friends and family.
More Australia pros:
casual attitudes towards nudity... :P
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 17:22:09
Hey the deadly animals come under the "amusing wildlife" heading!
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 17:22:09
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Finland cons: Entire country suffers from Season Affective Disorder. Long winters. Speak a language too full of vowels.
Pros: One of the most wired countries in the world. Lots of English speakers.
Australia cons: Toilets flush backwards, seasons at the wrong time of year, amazingly fragile eco-system, lots of wowsers (see christian whack jobs), even worse record of treatment of native peoples than the US.
Pros: Speaking something like English. amusing wildlife, government apology for appalling treatment of indigenous people, largest rock in the world.
So I would say it is a toss up, VJ.
Somebody please make my sense of dread go away.
More Australia cons:
A lot of the most deadly animals in the world call Australia (and its surrounding waters) home.
It's a l-o-n-g way to come back to the U.S. to visit friends and family.
More Australia pros:
casual attitudes towards nudity... :P
Hey the deadly animals come under the "amusing wildlife" heading!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 17:47:09
Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 17:47:09
For our friends in Chicago, a story for tomorrow night from the Chicago Tribune:
Your guide to the Obama Grant Park rally
I am glad that I moved here, but if Obama wins tomorrow night, I can only imagine how good it will be to be in the multitudes at Grant Park. Chicago, if you thought that the 85 Bears were big and the Michael Jordan era Bulls were big, this will likely make those celebrations seem small.
Okay, people, get out the vote!
Your guide to the Obama Grant Park rally
I am glad that I moved here, but if Obama wins tomorrow night, I can only imagine how good it will be to be in the multitudes at Grant Park. Chicago, if you thought that the 85 Bears were big and the Michael Jordan era Bulls were big, this will likely make those celebrations seem small.
Okay, people, get out the vote!
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 17:52:56
livingonli on 11/03/2008 17:52:56
I want to crawl back into bed.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 17:53:58
Raine on 11/03/2008 17:53:58
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 18:27:50
TriSec on 11/03/2008 18:27:50
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 18:34:02
A classic!
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 18:34:02
Quote by TriSec:
A classic!
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 18:49:43
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 18:49:43
Mondo!!
So Sam's just a plain ol' animagus.. Now I'm really lost on who killed those women.
So Sam's just a plain ol' animagus.. Now I'm really lost on who killed those women.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 18:56:04
I told you! It could be anybody. I'm totally confused too Scoop.
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 18:56:04
Quote by Scoopster:
Mondo!!
So Sam's just a plain ol' animagus.. Now I'm really lost on who killed those women.
I told you! It could be anybody. I'm totally confused too Scoop.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 19:04:05
TriSec on 11/03/2008 19:04:05
...
OK, TriSec needs to check himself into the rest home when this is all over tomorrow.
I just had lunch, but very nearly had to "return" it....I'm feeling as wound up as a triple-banana-knot. (Actual BSA knot, you could look it up.)
And now I've just had a vertigo attack and went outside in the fall chill to clear my head and settle my stomach.
: shakes little fist at the world :
One.
More.
Day.
OK, TriSec needs to check himself into the rest home when this is all over tomorrow.
I just had lunch, but very nearly had to "return" it....I'm feeling as wound up as a triple-banana-knot. (Actual BSA knot, you could look it up.)
And now I've just had a vertigo attack and went outside in the fall chill to clear my head and settle my stomach.
: shakes little fist at the world :
One.
More.
Day.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 19:11:35
Raine on 11/03/2008 19:11:35
Breath Tri. Breath.
:hug: One more day. we have all come this far... we have 1 day left.
:hug: One more day. we have all come this far... we have 1 day left.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 19:13:41
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 19:13:41
:hug: We're almost there Tri.. Chew it back!
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 19:14:48
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 19:14:48
:hug: :hug: Group Hug Time! :hug:
:hug: Group Hug Time! :hug:
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 19:16:34
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 19:16:34
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 19:21:46
"Here, read it! You never wanted to believe it. Here it is!" His words came in a great rush. "Here we have the miracle I always predicted. Who was right? The war isn't lost. Read it! Roosevelt is dead!"
[With great apologies...these were Hitler's words upon hearing of the death of Roosevelt. I imagine some in Freeperland have already paraphrased him.]
TriSec on 11/03/2008 19:21:46
Quote by Scoopster:
Obama's NV Campaign Director dies of sudden heart attack at age 44
Wow man.. that's just.... wow.
"Here, read it! You never wanted to believe it. Here it is!" His words came in a great rush. "Here we have the miracle I always predicted. Who was right? The war isn't lost. Read it! Roosevelt is dead!"
[With great apologies...these were Hitler's words upon hearing of the death of Roosevelt. I imagine some in Freeperland have already paraphrased him.]
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 19:26:02
I'm with ya Tri, I have been having massive free floating anxiety all day. It is why I didn't go to the Obama rally this morning at the Memorial Coliseum. I just feel totally out of joint.
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 19:26:02
Quote by TriSec:
...
OK, TriSec needs to check himself into the rest home when this is all over tomorrow.
I just had lunch, but very nearly had to "return" it....I'm feeling as wound up as a triple-banana-knot. (Actual BSA knot, you could look it up.)
And now I've just had a vertigo attack and went outside in the fall chill to clear my head and settle my stomach.
: shakes little fist at the world :
One.
More.
Day.
I'm with ya Tri, I have been having massive free floating anxiety all day. It is why I didn't go to the Obama rally this morning at the Memorial Coliseum. I just feel totally out of joint.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 19:38:37
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 19:38:37
Jesus! CNN has countdown clock to when the first pole closes. 1 day, 3 hours 22 minutes and some seconds. :burrows under bankie, sucking thumb: Please make it stop!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 19:40:22
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 19:40:22
Headline News says that a McCain support says he was attacked by an Obama supporter. No, no backwards "B" carved in his face.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 19:48:46
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 19:48:46
Stop me least I muse again!
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 20:03:24
livingonli on 11/03/2008 20:03:24
Now I'm all tensed up.
Comment by m-hadley on 11/03/2008 20:04:06
m-hadley on 11/03/2008 20:04:06
If anybody wants two groovee documents to take to tomorrow night's watch partay to impress all your friends, just e-mail me at mfh913@gmail.com and I'll send them to you. They are lists of the senate and house races with predictions about who will win each. I got them today from the Democratic Office here in Tulsa "Bless our pitiful little hearts" Oklahoma :P
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 20:11:48
Will in Chicago on 11/03/2008 20:11:48
I am going to get some rest then prepare for a big day tomorrow.
In the meantime, here is the finished version of the Daily Headlines for your reading pleasure. (Yes, I am a news junkie.)
In the meantime, here is the finished version of the Daily Headlines for your reading pleasure. (Yes, I am a news junkie.)
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 20:12:56
Raine on 11/03/2008 20:12:56
MIKE MALLOY ON CNN with Rick Sanchez!!
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 20:15:13
Raine on 11/03/2008 20:15:13
Man... I can't believe I am watching MAlloy!
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 20:19:57
Raine on 11/03/2008 20:19:57
Mondo -- watch CNN.. listen to Malloy, watch how calm he is.
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 20:29:24
I'm going to go have schvitz and a whirlpool. Maybe a walk beforehand. I'm not sure. I don't know if I'm gonna watch KO and Rach tonight. I might stop on the way home at ABC (not state owned) Liquors and get some good beer and watch cheesy sitcoms or something tonight.
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 20:29:24
Quote by Raine:
Mondo -- watch CNN.. listen to Malloy, watch how calm he is.
:rofl:
I'm going to go have schvitz and a whirlpool. Maybe a walk beforehand. I'm not sure. I don't know if I'm gonna watch KO and Rach tonight. I might stop on the way home at ABC (not state owned) Liquors and get some good beer and watch cheesy sitcoms or something tonight.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 20:36:56
TriSec on 11/03/2008 20:36:56
TriSec is phone banking tonight.
Then I'm going home to do whiskey shots, I think.
Then I'm going home to do whiskey shots, I think.
Comment by BobR on 11/03/2008 20:40:07
believe me, I didn't miss it...
:cry:
BobR on 11/03/2008 20:40:07
Quote by TriSec:
In case anyone missed it yesterday...
So long, old friend.
believe me, I didn't miss it...
:cry:
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 20:41:49
Raine on 11/03/2008 20:41:49
Rick Sanchez is playing the Palin prank call.. I believe he and Mike will be discussing it... :rofl:
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 20:43:23
Raine on 11/03/2008 20:43:23
:rofl: Malloy just did a Sarkozy imitation!!!
Comment by clintster on 11/03/2008 20:50:24
clintster on 11/03/2008 20:50:24
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 20:53:17
HEya Clint! Great Blog today.
I could not agree more with the Hubris. What does think she owns Tina now?
Raine on 11/03/2008 20:53:17
Quote by clintster:
Hubris, thy name is Milfy:
Palin to Fey: Don't hang up the glasses yet.
HEya Clint! Great Blog today.
I could not agree more with the Hubris. What does think she owns Tina now?
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 21:01:52
livingonli on 11/03/2008 21:01:52
I was out running errands and I missed Malloy on CNN. 
I hope it's get posted on YouTube.
I hope it's get posted on YouTube.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 21:20:50
Raine on 11/03/2008 21:20:50
I guess it is nearly a moot point, but when are we going to see Sarah Palin's health records?? :waiting:
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 21:23:38
I guess someone doesn't want the public to know what really went down with last "pregnancy". BTW, was that Bristol with Sarah when she dropped the puck at the Flyers game? If it was, she was not showing. I would even with the jacket, she would show if she's pregnant. Unlike that picture from a few months back which was supposed to be during Sarah's pregnancy?
livingonli on 11/03/2008 21:23:38
Quote by Raine:
I guess it is nearly a moot point, but when are we going to see Sarah Palin's health records?? :waiting:
I guess someone doesn't want the public to know what really went down with last "pregnancy". BTW, was that Bristol with Sarah when she dropped the puck at the Flyers game? If it was, she was not showing. I would even with the jacket, she would show if she's pregnant. Unlike that picture from a few months back which was supposed to be during Sarah's pregnancy?
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 21:36:22
Raine on 11/03/2008 21:36:22
Obama Grandmother has passed away. CNN breaking newsw
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 21:39:03
Raine on 11/03/2008 21:39:03
Liv, that wasn't Bristol at the Game, that was Willow and Piper.
Comment by 
IzzyBitz on 11/03/2008 21:42:21
IzzyBitz on 11/03/2008 21:42:21
Quote by Raine:
Obama Grandmother has passed away. CNN breaking newsw
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 21:43:04
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 21:43:04
Oh damn.. Obama's grandma died. :(
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 21:46:31
Raine on 11/03/2008 21:46:31
I believe she left us knowing that in her wake, her grandchild would take all the lessons she taught him and make this world a better place.
RIP Mrs. Dunham. You helped to make this world a better place.
:cry:
RIP Mrs. Dunham. You helped to make this world a better place.
:cry:
Comment by Scoopster on 11/03/2008 21:48:02
Scoopster on 11/03/2008 21:48:02
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 21:57:19
Raine on 11/03/2008 21:57:19
This one is for Toot:
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 22:01:19
Raine on 11/03/2008 22:01:19
Barack Obama is simply grace. Randy just said it, and I was thinking it -- on the eve of the most important day of his life, he receives some of the worst news of his life. He has been facing each day in private knowing that at any moment this news was coming, and everyday, he has been out there inspiring millions of Americans.
Comment by livingonli on 11/03/2008 22:07:42
livingonli on 11/03/2008 22:07:42
Heading off to the city to see another Lizz show tonight. I will send HBK your regards. See y'all when I get back tonight.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 22:16:36
He is REALLY crazy... "joe the Bomber"?
Raine on 11/03/2008 22:16:36
He is REALLY crazy... "joe the Bomber"?
Comment by starling310 on 11/03/2008 22:17:29
starling310 on 11/03/2008 22:17:29
Jesus. . . just heard the news.
These damn onions. . . making my eyes water.
You might think I am crying about the fact that she died 1 day before her grandson becomes this nation's first black president.
These damn onions. . . making my eyes water.
You might think I am crying about the fact that she died 1 day before her grandson becomes this nation's first black president.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 22:36:20
Raine on 11/03/2008 22:36:20
OK, Freeperville are probably the most Vile, disgusting wretched human being I have ever seen. Someone actually suggested that he had her life support turned off to time with the election.
Before you click, consider yourself warned.
Before you click, consider yourself warned.
Comment by TriSec on 11/03/2008 22:47:12
TriSec on 11/03/2008 22:47:12
Off to the phone bank!
see everyone later this evening.
The freepers can all die and burn in hell, except for maybe those few whose sentiment seemed legit.
One of them said it: "Death is the one common bond we all share." That, at least, seemed genuine.
see everyone later this evening.
The freepers can all die and burn in hell, except for maybe those few whose sentiment seemed legit.
One of them said it: "Death is the one common bond we all share." That, at least, seemed genuine.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 22:47:49
:hug:
I hate onions too.
Raine on 11/03/2008 22:47:49
Quote by starling310:
Jesus. . . just heard the news.
These damn onions. . . making my eyes water.
You might think I am crying about the fact that she died 1 day before her grandson becomes this nation's first black president.
I hate onions too.
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 22:53:11
Yes, I should be fair and say that there are people there who are genuine. They deserve better discussion than that place.
They deserve a place to actually discuss things rather than what freeperland does. Hmmm... Our Message board comes to mind.
You guys to realize that after tomorrow, we get to actually be FOR something as opposed to AGAINST something?
We can actually show America that we are not the scary libruls any more. ;)
Raine on 11/03/2008 22:53:11
Quote by TriSec:
Off to the phone bank!
see everyone later this evening.
The freepers can all die and burn in hell, except for maybe those few whose sentiment seemed legit.
One of them said it: "Death is the one common bond we all share." That, at least, seemed genuine.
They deserve a place to actually discuss things rather than what freeperland does. Hmmm... Our Message board comes to mind.
You guys to realize that after tomorrow, we get to actually be FOR something as opposed to AGAINST something?
We can actually show America that we are not the scary libruls any more. ;)
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 22:54:15
Raine on 11/03/2008 22:54:15
I am off to do phone banking too. (unlike Tri, I am at home)
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 23:09:56
Raine on 11/03/2008 23:09:56
man... Candy Crowley (CNN) just reported that Barack Obama has known about his Grandmothers passing since 8 am this morning...
:cry:
That means that he has known all day, while he has been at rallies-- ALL day. I NEVER want to hear again from ANYONE that he does not love America. EVER.
:cry:
That means that he has known all day, while he has been at rallies-- ALL day. I NEVER want to hear again from ANYONE that he does not love America. EVER.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 23:29:33
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 23:29:33
WTF? I go into an anti-media bubble and Toot dies! Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Damn! Crap! fuck!
Damn! Crap! fuck!
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 23:33:08
Raine on 11/03/2008 23:33:08
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 23:38:32
GAH! My Eyes!
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 23:38:32
Quote by Raine:
OK, Freeperville are probably the most Vile, disgusting wretched human being I have ever seen. Someone actually suggested that he had her life support turned off to time with the election.
Before you click, consider yourself warned.
GAH! My Eyes!
Comment by Random on 11/03/2008 23:53:01
Random on 11/03/2008 23:53:01
Comment by Raine on 11/03/2008 23:56:33
:hug:
Can I tell you something... and I mean this:
all the nerves that I have been feeling... all of the emotions, the dregs, the dreads, the worry, the concern... I have been a mess of emotions...
Her passing puts it all into perspective for me. It has been reported that Barack Obama learned about this this morning... and still, he went out there and inspired people.
I can do the same in the honor of the memory of Toot. She was a strong woman. She was a soul, who by my gut instinct, would not have left this planet earth without knowing that all her work was done.
Yes. We. Can.
:gobama:
Raine on 11/03/2008 23:56:33
Quote by Mondobubba:
WTF? I go into an anti-media bubble and Toot dies! Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Damn! Crap! fuck!
:hug:
Can I tell you something... and I mean this:
all the nerves that I have been feeling... all of the emotions, the dregs, the dreads, the worry, the concern... I have been a mess of emotions...
Her passing puts it all into perspective for me. It has been reported that Barack Obama learned about this this morning... and still, he went out there and inspired people.
I can do the same in the honor of the memory of Toot. She was a strong woman. She was a soul, who by my gut instinct, would not have left this planet earth without knowing that all her work was done.
Yes. We. Can.
:gobama:
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 23:58:36
Mondobubba on 11/03/2008 23:58:36
Sorry, I am still feeling the dread, the feeling that the bottom is gonna fall out from under us. Tri, is this what being a Red Sox fan feels like every year?
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 00:06:43
You wanted to delve more into the detective, and I think you did... personally, You need not make her a victim or a martyr unless she was the entire story, which, based on the original one, she was not. I liked how she was drawn into the original story... it made it more clear, I liked how it ended.
One ending adds questions that can't be answered (or answers questions that make her a liar --she did say she would not leave her sister) . the other is just sappy...
But if I had to pick, I would pick #2. Personally I like the story as it is.
Did I go too rough? I hope not.
Raine on 11/04/2008 00:06:43
Hmm. I could be. ... what are you wanting from the other endings?
You wanted to delve more into the detective, and I think you did... personally, You need not make her a victim or a martyr unless she was the entire story, which, based on the original one, she was not. I liked how she was drawn into the original story... it made it more clear, I liked how it ended.
One ending adds questions that can't be answered (or answers questions that make her a liar --she did say she would not leave her sister) . the other is just sappy...
But if I had to pick, I would pick #2. Personally I like the story as it is.
Did I go too rough? I hope not.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 00:12:58
Not too rough.
Thanks, i just worry that if i just end on the shot from Zacharia, it isn't an ending. or satisfactory one.
And with the introduction of Andrea, i'm trying to make it a two path story, about two people.
Random on 11/04/2008 00:12:58
Quote by Raine:Hmm. I could be. ... what are you wanting from the other endings?
You wanted to delve more into the detective, and I think you did... personally, You need not make her a victim or a martyr unless she was the entire story, which, based on the original one, she was not. I liked how she was drawn into the original story... it made it more clear, I liked how it ended.
One ending adds questions that can't be answered (or answers questions that make her a liar --she did say she would not leave her sister) . the other is just sappy...
But if I had to pick, I would pick #2. Personally I like the story as it is.
Did I go too rough? I hope not.
Not too rough.
Thanks, i just worry that if i just end on the shot from Zacharia, it isn't an ending. or satisfactory one.
And with the introduction of Andrea, i'm trying to make it a two path story, about two people.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 00:28:15
Random on 11/04/2008 00:28:15
Well, then i'll ask, what do you think of the story in general?
Comment by Scoopster on 11/04/2008 00:28:52
I just read this thread, and let me just say one thing...
HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH THE MODS CENSORED THE WHOLE DAMN THING! Who thought a place like Freeperville would actually EVER hold its scumbag posters accountable like this?
Scoopster on 11/04/2008 00:28:52
Quote by Raine:
OK, Freeperville are probably the most Vile, disgusting wretched human being I have ever seen. Someone actually suggested that he had her life support turned off to time with the election.
Before you click, consider yourself warned.
I just read this thread, and let me just say one thing...
HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH THE MODS CENSORED THE WHOLE DAMN THING! Who thought a place like Freeperville would actually EVER hold its scumbag posters accountable like this?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 00:30:52
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 00:30:52
Hmmm there seems to be an outbreak of violence in Felinonia! I might have to put a stop to that. Send in the Blue Berets that sort of thing.
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 00:31:17
you are aware that the BoSox won 2 world series since '04? I think this is all a good thing. they warmed us up for the ultimate win.
We can do this. America will vote to save itself.
Raine on 11/04/2008 00:31:17
Quote by Mondobubba:
Sorry, I am still feeling the dread, the feeling that the bottom is gonna fall out from under us. Tri, is this what being a Red Sox fan feels like every year?
We can do this. America will vote to save itself.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 00:35:44
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 00:35:44
Boy howdy, my local NBC affiliate is putting on stunning display of incompetence. They had to rewind the Jeopardy episode, they had about 20 seconds of dead air on a local ad. Liv are they going to pay somebody for that?
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 00:38:01
Wow... I just went back over there.. and Sheeeeeaht, they removed a lot of stuff!
They were paWNED.
Raine on 11/04/2008 00:38:01
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
OK, Freeperville are probably the most Vile, disgusting wretched human being I have ever seen. Someone actually suggested that he had her life support turned off to time with the election.
Before you click, consider yourself warned.
I just read this thread, and let me just say one thing...
HAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH THE MODS CENSORED THE WHOLE DAMN THING! Who thought a place like Freeperville would actually EVER hold its scumbag posters accountable like this?
They were paWNED.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 00:43:55
Random on 11/04/2008 00:43:55
So, Raine, what do you think of the story period (saying i end it at the end of the first post i put)
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 00:46:53
I like the introduction. I am not sure why you are worried about the end of Zacharia.
The 2 path story could be pretty good. you already introduced Andrea.
Raine on 11/04/2008 00:46:53
Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Hmm. I could be. ... what are you wanting from the other endings?
You wanted to delve more into the detective, and I think you did... personally, You need not make her a victim or a martyr unless she was the entire story, which, based on the original one, she was not. I liked how she was drawn into the original story... it made it more clear, I liked how it ended.
One ending adds questions that can't be answered (or answers questions that make her a liar --she did say she would not leave her sister) . the other is just sappy...
But if I had to pick, I would pick #2. Personally I like the story as it is.
Did I go too rough? I hope not.
Not too rough.
Thanks, i just worry that if i just end on the shot from Zacharia, it isn't an ending. or satisfactory one.
And with the introduction of Andrea, i'm trying to make it a two path story, about two people.
The 2 path story could be pretty good. you already introduced Andrea.
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 00:52:30
You know what? I think you are on the road to a great series of Short Stories. I read them both... this is the kind of thing I can see as a novel.
Or a bunch of interconnected Short stories. (I prefer that) You have some very curious characters... ones that you can give stories about for a long time. I wish I was more educated in literature to give a fair review or assessment. but I read your stuff and I see a lot of promise.
Raine on 11/04/2008 00:52:30
Quote by Random:
So, Raine, what do you think of the story period (saying i end it at the end of the first post i put)
You know what? I think you are on the road to a great series of Short Stories. I read them both... this is the kind of thing I can see as a novel.
Or a bunch of interconnected Short stories. (I prefer that) You have some very curious characters... ones that you can give stories about for a long time. I wish I was more educated in literature to give a fair review or assessment. but I read your stuff and I see a lot of promise.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 00:53:28
Well, i don't know if it does everything i need (or want) it to. Thanks on the intro, i like it too. I think both Andrea and Zacharia's intro say a lot of their characters.
Random on 11/04/2008 00:53:28
Quote by Raine:I like the introduction. I am not sure why you are worried about the end of Zacharia.Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Hmm. I could be. ... what are you wanting from the other endings?
You wanted to delve more into the detective, and I think you did... personally, You need not make her a victim or a martyr unless she was the entire story, which, based on the original one, she was not. I liked how she was drawn into the original story... it made it more clear, I liked how it ended.
One ending adds questions that can't be answered (or answers questions that make her a liar --she did say she would not leave her sister) . the other is just sappy...
But if I had to pick, I would pick #2. Personally I like the story as it is.
Did I go too rough? I hope not.
Not too rough.
Thanks, i just worry that if i just end on the shot from Zacharia, it isn't an ending. or satisfactory one.
And with the introduction of Andrea, i'm trying to make it a two path story, about two people.
The 2 path story could be pretty good. you already introduced Andrea.
Well, i don't know if it does everything i need (or want) it to. Thanks on the intro, i like it too. I think both Andrea and Zacharia's intro say a lot of their characters.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 00:55:00
You're too kind.
I could almost see short stories about Carter, Bethany, Harper, even Zacharia's wife.
You've been very helpful to me Raine. *smiles*
Random on 11/04/2008 00:55:00
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
So, Raine, what do you think of the story period (saying i end it at the end of the first post i put)
You know what? I think you are on the road to a great series of Short Stories. I read them both... this is the kind of thing I can see as a novel.
Or a bunch of interconnected Short stories. (I prefer that) You have some very curious characters... ones that you can give stories about for a long time. I wish I was more educated in literature to give a fair review or assessment. but I read your stuff and I see a lot of promise.
You're too kind.
I could almost see short stories about Carter, Bethany, Harper, even Zacharia's wife.
You've been very helpful to me Raine. *smiles*
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 00:57:35
Raine on 11/04/2008 00:57:35
Ok, I have it on good authority that "joe the Plumber" will be on CNN tomorrow at 3 pm.
with Rick SAnchez... this should be REALLY good.
with Rick SAnchez... this should be REALLY good.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 00:57:45
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 00:57:45
I've been looking at the IAVA ratings on vets' issues there are 3 Ds they are all Republicans. One of them is running for president. Along with the Ds there are whole lotta Cs too. All the Dems are A+, A, or B. I might be wrong I wizzed down it pretty fast.
Here is the list. Check it out.
Here is the list. Check it out.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 00:59:23
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 00:59:23
Raine, thanks to your well timed pep talk I will be watching KO! Speaking of KO who checked out the hilarious Affleck parody?
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:00:07
Saw it live.
It was great. Did KO talk about it last night?
Random on 11/04/2008 01:00:07
Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine, thanks to your well timed pep talk I will be watching KO! Speaking of KO who checked out the hilarious Affleck parody?
Saw it live.
It was great. Did KO talk about it last night?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:00:20
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:00:20
Oh there is crazy racist Pat! God I've missed that nativest raving!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:01:40
Um was he on last night? I don't remember. I'm sure he will talk about it tonight.
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:01:40
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine, thanks to your well timed pep talk I will be watching KO! Speaking of KO who checked out the hilarious Affleck parody?
Saw it live.
It was great. Did KO talk about it last night?
Um was he on last night? I don't remember. I'm sure he will talk about it tonight.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:03:14
Random on 11/04/2008 01:03:14
I will say, if Olberman does a special comment wednesday, saying he'll be just as hard on Obama as he has been on Bush, I will have even more respect for him.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:03:58
Or it may have been a re-airing of the saturday night special he did. To say, Affleck was really really funny.
Random on 11/04/2008 01:03:58
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine, thanks to your well timed pep talk I will be watching KO! Speaking of KO who checked out the hilarious Affleck parody?
Saw it live.
It was great. Did KO talk about it last night?
Um was he on last night? I don't remember. I'm sure he will talk about it tonight.
Or it may have been a re-airing of the saturday night special he did. To say, Affleck was really really funny.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:05:14
It was totally over the top.
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:05:14
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine, thanks to your well timed pep talk I will be watching KO! Speaking of KO who checked out the hilarious Affleck parody?
Saw it live.
It was great. Did KO talk about it last night?
Um was he on last night? I don't remember. I'm sure he will talk about it tonight.
Or it may have been a re-airing of the saturday night special he did. To say, Affleck was really really funny.
It was totally over the top.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:06:30
yeah, but it's hilarious. I loved Perfect Precious.
Random on 11/04/2008 01:06:30
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine, thanks to your well timed pep talk I will be watching KO! Speaking of KO who checked out the hilarious Affleck parody?
Saw it live.
It was great. Did KO talk about it last night?
Um was he on last night? I don't remember. I'm sure he will talk about it tonight.
Or it may have been a re-airing of the saturday night special he did. To say, Affleck was really really funny.
It was totally over the top.
yeah, but it's hilarious. I loved Perfect Precious.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:08:29
Princess Perfect Precious, please! Which was like four different cats.
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:08:29
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Raine, thanks to your well timed pep talk I will be watching KO! Speaking of KO who checked out the hilarious Affleck parody?
Saw it live.
It was great. Did KO talk about it last night?
Um was he on last night? I don't remember. I'm sure he will talk about it tonight.
Or it may have been a re-airing of the saturday night special he did. To say, Affleck was really really funny.
It was totally over the top.
yeah, but it's hilarious. I loved Perfect Precious.
Princess Perfect Precious, please! Which was like four different cats.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:09:38
Richard Wolfe, Nazi sympathizer.
Random on 11/04/2008 01:09:38
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Raine, thanks to your well timed pep talk I will be watching KO! Speaking of KO who checked out the hilarious Affleck parody?
Saw it live.
It was great. Did KO talk about it last night?
Um was he on last night? I don't remember. I'm sure he will talk about it tonight.
Or it may have been a re-airing of the saturday night special he did. To say, Affleck was really really funny.
It was totally over the top.
yeah, but it's hilarious. I loved Perfect Precious.
Princess Perfect Precious, please! Which was like four different cats.
Richard Wolfe, Nazi sympathizer.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:11:05
Random on 11/04/2008 01:11:05
Oh, Random will say, he is driving people to polls tomorrow.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:17:28
The Lord's work! :bow:
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:17:28
Quote by Random:
Oh, Random will say, he is driving people to polls tomorrow.
The Lord's work!
:bow:
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:20:53
Random on 11/04/2008 01:20:53
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:30:07
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:30:07
"Lower sodium sea salt?" Huh? Table salt is made up of two atoms, sodium and chlorine. How can you get lower sodium out of that? Does Campbell's Soup think we are totally stupid?
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 01:30:48
Raine on 11/04/2008 01:30:48
Random... not trying to be kind. I just want to be honest, from my limited view.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:32:31
Random is being humble...it's a trick Random does to make it seem like he doesn't have an ego, while lapping up praise.
Random on 11/04/2008 01:32:31
Quote by Raine:
Random... not trying to be kind. I just want to be honest, from my limited view.
Random is being humble...it's a trick Random does to make it seem like he doesn't have an ego, while lapping up praise.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:37:30
Random on 11/04/2008 01:37:30
Miss Precious Perfect!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:40:31
Mondo regrets his error. Miss Precious Perfect, not Princess Precious Perfect.
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:40:31
Quote by Random:
Miss Precious Perfect!
Mondo regrets his error. Miss Precious Perfect, not Princess Precious Perfect.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:43:08
Doesn't matter, it's great. I love it...god. Affleck
Random on 11/04/2008 01:43:08
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Miss Precious Perfect!
Mondo regrets his error. Miss Precious Perfect, not Princess Precious Perfect.
Doesn't matter, it's great. I love it...god. Affleck
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 01:45:20
Raine on 11/04/2008 01:45:20
Oh Random... one day you will learn to love the ego... 
Ego: good.
Humility: wonderful
Ego without humility: arrogance.
Arrogance: not good.
humility with the knowledge of ego: amazing.
Ego: good.
Humility: wonderful
Ego without humility: arrogance.
Arrogance: not good.
humility with the knowledge of ego: amazing.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:46:51
ahh, you're sweet.
Random on 11/04/2008 01:46:51
Quote by Raine:
Oh Random... one day you will learn to love the ego...
Ego: good.
Humility: wonderful
Ego without humility: arrogance.
Arrogance: not good.
humility with the knowledge of ego: amazing.
ahh, you're sweet.
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 01:47:00
Raine on 11/04/2008 01:47:00
BTW: We WILL WIN tomorrow!
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:49:18
I've been saying that for days.
Random on 11/04/2008 01:49:18
Quote by Raine:
BTW: We WILL WIN tomorrow!
I've been saying that for days.
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 01:50:23
Raine on 11/04/2008 01:50:23
:peace:
Yes.
We.
Can.
VOTE! Get the Vote OUT!
We have one more day!!!
Yes.
We.
Can.
VOTE! Get the Vote OUT!
We have one more day!!!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:50:30
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 01:50:30
Hey the bitch from Grosse Pointe is the worst person in the world.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:52:23
Random on 11/04/2008 01:52:23
I find this Rev. Wright Commercial Offensive.
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 01:53:37
Good, cause after tomorrow, that is it.
America had less than 24 hours to make a choice.
I pray America makes the right choice.
My gut is telling me they will.
Raine on 11/04/2008 01:53:37
Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:
BTW: We WILL WIN tomorrow!
I've been saying that for days.
America had less than 24 hours to make a choice.
I pray America makes the right choice.
My gut is telling me they will.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:54:18
My gut says Obama wins Pennsylvania, but no one calls it for hours.
Random on 11/04/2008 01:54:18
Quote by Raine:Good, cause after tomorrow, that is it.Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:
BTW: We WILL WIN tomorrow!
I've been saying that for days.
America had less than 24 hours to make a choice.
I pray America makes the right choice.
My gut is telling me they will.
My gut says Obama wins Pennsylvania, but no one calls it for hours.
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 01:56:12
Raine on 11/04/2008 01:56:12
Wow. Anyone watching KO's CAmpaign comment?
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 01:57:07
Yes...Yes "That One" is.
Random on 11/04/2008 01:57:07
Quote by Raine:
Wow. Anyone watching KO's CAmpaign comment?
Yes...Yes "That One" is.
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 01:57:58
Raine on 11/04/2008 01:57:58
Random -- BobR said the same thing to me. he believes it all comes down to PA.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 02:07:03
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 02:07:03
I've turned Rachel "Buzz Kill" Maddow off.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 02:07:31
Oh no. PA is going to Obama. just no one calls it cause the second PA is called, no one cares.
So everyone will hold of calling PA, till midnight. then it goes Obama.
Random on 11/04/2008 02:07:31
Quote by Raine:
Random -- BobR said the same thing to me. he believes it all comes down to PA.
Oh no. PA is going to Obama. just no one calls it cause the second PA is called, no one cares.
So everyone will hold of calling PA, till midnight. then it goes Obama.
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 02:09:46
dude...SNL Presidential special.
Random on 11/04/2008 02:09:46
Quote by Mondobubba:
I've turned Rachel "Buzz Kill" Maddow off.
dude...SNL Presidential special.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 02:31:27
Mondobubba on 11/04/2008 02:31:27
Even better, "Family Guy"
Comment by Random on 11/04/2008 02:31:58
That comes out on DVD.
Random on 11/04/2008 02:31:58
Quote by Mondobubba:
Even better, "Family Guy"
That comes out on DVD.
Comment by Raine on 11/04/2008 02:42:09
Raine on 11/04/2008 02:42:09
McCain chooses to fight.
I choose to work.
I tire of the fighting
I choose to work.
I tire of the fighting
Comment by BobR on 11/04/2008 04:50:50
Low sodium salt substitutes potassium for the sodium in the molecule. I don't know how that works with sea salt though...
BobR on 11/04/2008 04:50:50
Quote by Mondobubba:
"Lower sodium sea salt?" Huh? Table salt is made up of two atoms, sodium and chlorine. How can you get lower sodium out of that? Does Campbell's Soup think we are totally stupid?
Low sodium salt substitutes potassium for the sodium in the molecule. I don't know how that works with sea salt though...
Comment by livingonli on 11/04/2008 05:23:57
livingonli on 11/04/2008 05:23:57
Greetings all. Home from the show. At least I didn't have to wait until almost midnight for a train home tonight. Great show as usual from Liz and the bloggers panel was pretty cool. It made me feel better about tomorrow. I think I had a little of the Mondo edgey feeling which is alleviated when we are around our fellow liberals.
At least, Rude Pundit is right in that the bastards should be made accountable. I think we need a truth commission like South Africa had after Apartheid to look at the Bush legacy.
At least, Rude Pundit is right in that the bastards should be made accountable. I think we need a truth commission like South Africa had after Apartheid to look at the Bush legacy.
Comment by livingonli on 11/04/2008 06:08:23
livingonli on 11/04/2008 06:08:23
The Vote in Dixville, NH;
Obama-15
McCain-6
Nader-0
Hey, it's a good start.
Obama-15
McCain-6
Nader-0
Hey, it's a good start.