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National Security Monday
Author: Raine
Date: 12/01/2008 13:32:58
Today President Elect Obama is set to announce his National Security team. Much has been speculated and pontificated about regarding the choice of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State. At around 10:45 this morning he will be holding a press conference:
The most interesting name on that list is not Hillary Clinton. It's Susan Rice.
The New York Times reported yesterday that PE-Obama is reinstating the U.N. ambassadorship back to a cabinet position as it was under President Bill Clinton.
As it should be. I believe that it gives America even greater chances to restore our credibility in this world. Why it was taken out of the cabinet I will never fully understand or know, but this signals to the world that we have an incoming administration that is willing to be tough and be able to talk and be diplomatic at the same time. With Hillary Clinton, Susan Rice, (let us not forget Samantha Power who is part of the SOS transition team, and possibly another strong voice in the Obama administration) we are seeing clearly that PE Obama is keeping true to his word that many voices will be at the table. He is making choices that are inspiring. It's nice to see so many strong women there too.
So today is National Security Monday, when we finally get to see and debate a few more of the Obama cabinet selections. I am sure we will agree on some and disagree on others, but one thing is for sure, it is exciting to see what the possibilities are for our Nation's future.
:peace: and
Raine
P.S. Today is World Aids Day. Here is a little Bonus Click of hope.
According to a Democrat familiar with the transition team's work, the former First Lady is part of a national security team that also includes: Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security; Eric Holder, for Attorney General; Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who will remain in his current position for at least one year; retired Marine Gen. Jim Jones, for National Security Adviser; retired Adm. Dennis Blair, for Director of National Intelligence; and Susan Rice, for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Rice was a foreign policy aide to Michael Dukakis during the 1988 presidential election. She was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company, the global management consulting firm, in the early 1990s.
Rice served in the Clinton administration in various capacities: At the National Security Council from 1993 to 1997, as Director for International Organizations and Peacekeeping from 1993 to 1995 and as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for African Affairs from 1995 to 1997. In 1997, she became Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, serving in that capacity until Clinton left office on January 20, 2001.
Secretary of State Madeline Albright is a longtime mentor and family friend to Rice, who urged Clinton to appoint Rice as Assistant Secretary of State. Rice was not the first choice of Congressional Black Caucus leaders, who considered Rice a member of "Washington's assimilationist black elite." Even at a confirmation hearing chaired by Senator Jesse Helms, Rice—who attended the hearing along with her infant son, whom she was then nursing—made a great impression on Senators from both parties and "sailed through the confirmation process.
As Assistant Secretary of State Rice was considered "young, brilliant, and ambitious," and she worked to "integrate Africa in the global economy while at the same time aiming to increase U.S. national security."
As it should be. I believe that it gives America even greater chances to restore our credibility in this world. Why it was taken out of the cabinet I will never fully understand or know, but this signals to the world that we have an incoming administration that is willing to be tough and be able to talk and be diplomatic at the same time. With Hillary Clinton, Susan Rice, (let us not forget Samantha Power who is part of the SOS transition team, and possibly another strong voice in the Obama administration) we are seeing clearly that PE Obama is keeping true to his word that many voices will be at the table. He is making choices that are inspiring. It's nice to see so many strong women there too.
So today is National Security Monday, when we finally get to see and debate a few more of the Obama cabinet selections. I am sure we will agree on some and disagree on others, but one thing is for sure, it is exciting to see what the possibilities are for our Nation's future.
:peace: and
Raine
P.S. Today is World Aids Day. Here is a little Bonus Click of hope.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/01/2008 13:46:38
wickedpam on 12/01/2008 13:46:38
Comment by 
Raine on 12/01/2008 13:48:22
Raine on 12/01/2008 13:48:22
Good Morning!
The weekend is over??
The weekend is over??
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/01/2008 13:48:59
TriSec on 12/01/2008 13:48:59
Morning, comrades.
:kickcan:
Gray and rainy...just like my foul mood.
Christmas, BAH! :spits:
:kickcan:
Gray and rainy...just like my foul mood.
Christmas, BAH! :spits:
Comment by wickedpam on 12/01/2008 14:12:18
wickedpam on 12/01/2008 14:12:18
scarelicious :spit:
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 14:34:57
Raine on 12/01/2008 14:34:57
Ludacris John Lewis and Jim MArtin at the Capitol building today!! 
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/01/2008 14:42:20
livingonli on 12/01/2008 14:42:20
Good morning everyone. At least here the sun is back out.
But I do have a doctor's appointment this morning.
But I do have a doctor's appointment this morning.
Comment by 
starling310 on 12/01/2008 14:43:10
starling310 on 12/01/2008 14:43:10
Good morning. Wow...that mini Holiday vacation went a-zoomin' by! 
Tri? I concur. :: spit ::
Tri? I concur. :: spit ::
Comment by starling310 on 12/01/2008 14:44:02
starling310 on 12/01/2008 14:44:02
AND, just in time for Christmas, my Mortgage payment went up $70 because of a town tax increase. Thank you Santa Claus!
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 14:47:09
livingonli on 12/01/2008 14:47:09
Is anyone else getting this "host.dreamcast.com" security certificate has expired message?
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 14:48:27
velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 14:48:27
Morning.....
Wow, what a bunch of grumps! :lol:
I came up from work to a house decorated to the max..... and she's only just begun!!
Wow, what a bunch of grumps! :lol:
I came up from work to a house decorated to the max..... and she's only just begun!!
Comment by 
Shane-O on 12/01/2008 14:48:54
Yup! -- But I trust BobR, Raine and Tri...
Shane-O on 12/01/2008 14:48:54
Quote by livingonli:
Is anyone else getting this "host.dreamcast.com" security certificate has expired message?
Yup! -- But I trust BobR, Raine and Tri...
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 14:53:39
Raine on 12/01/2008 14:53:39
I should feel grumpy about the Holidays... but I do not.
What the HELL is wrong with me?
What the HELL is wrong with me?
Comment by 
BobR on 12/01/2008 14:58:50
You can do whatever is necessary for your browser to ignore that message. It is for the script that allows us to embed flash videos.
BobR on 12/01/2008 14:58:50
Quote by livingonli:
Is anyone else getting this "host.dreamcast.com" security certificate has expired message?
You can do whatever is necessary for your browser to ignore that message. It is for the script that allows us to embed flash videos.
Comment by BobR on 12/01/2008 15:10:44
Actually, for some reason I was using a "https" link to the file instead of just a "http". There was no reason for the secure link, and using it was leading to the error message.
I've changed the code, so that should no longer be an issue.
BobR on 12/01/2008 15:10:44
Quote by BobR:
You can do whatever is necessary for your browser to ignore that message. It is for the script that allows us to embed flash videos.
Actually, for some reason I was using a "https" link to the file instead of just a "http". There was no reason for the secure link, and using it was leading to the error message.
I've changed the code, so that should no longer be an issue.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 15:12:52
Raine on 12/01/2008 15:12:52
Ok, That is just WAY to much information.
Comment by Shane-O on 12/01/2008 15:14:19
Shane-O on 12/01/2008 15:14:19
Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
You can do whatever is necessary for your browser to ignore that message. It is for the script that allows us to embed flash videos.
Actually, for some reason I was using a "https" link to the file instead of just a "http". There was no reason for the secure link, and using it was leading to the error message.
I've changed the code, so that should no longer be an issue.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 12/01/2008 15:20:04
m-hadley on 12/01/2008 15:20:04
Mornin' Everybodee :coffee:
Hope you all survived the onslaught of turkey and all the trimmings? I had a great time with my familia (my sister, her husband and all three of their kids - Kate 16, Lily 14, and Joe 12). We had a good time and now my house feels empty and entirely too quiet (the kids stayed with me and I got a hotel room for my sis and her hubby :P). My new grrrlfriend successfully avoided meeting my family, but has agreed to go to DC with me in January
We are getting tickets to the American Indian Inaugural Ball ($140.00 includes the ball Tuesday night and a brunch the next morning). If anybody else is interested in attending this event, please just let me know and I will gladly forward info to you. We are staying with a friend who has an apartment in DuPont Circle. Can't wait :D
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Hope you all survived the onslaught of turkey and all the trimmings? I had a great time with my familia (my sister, her husband and all three of their kids - Kate 16, Lily 14, and Joe 12). We had a good time and now my house feels empty and entirely too quiet (the kids stayed with me and I got a hotel room for my sis and her hubby :P). My new grrrlfriend successfully avoided meeting my family, but has agreed to go to DC with me in January
We are getting tickets to the American Indian Inaugural Ball ($140.00 includes the ball Tuesday night and a brunch the next morning). If anybody else is interested in attending this event, please just let me know and I will gladly forward info to you. We are staying with a friend who has an apartment in DuPont Circle. Can't wait :DCheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 15:20:17
Palin In Georgia, this morning...
:rofl:
Raine on 12/01/2008 15:20:17
Palin cast the race Monday as the first step for Republicans to rebuild their party. “It takes rebuilding, and I say, let that begin here in Georgia tomorrow,” Palin said.
:rofl:
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/01/2008 15:24:53
Scoopster on 12/01/2008 15:24:53
Morning everyone! 
Ugh this morning's sucked so far - server crashes, website's in serious need of maintenance, graphic ad holes everywhere..
And the idiots at the Dunk put sugar in my coffee again. :spew:
Ugh this morning's sucked so far - server crashes, website's in serious need of maintenance, graphic ad holes everywhere..And the idiots at the Dunk put sugar in my coffee again. :spew:
Quote by Raine:
Ludacris John Lewis and Jim MArtin at the Capitol building today!!
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 15:31:24
livingonli on 12/01/2008 15:31:24
Time for me to head off to the doctor. Wish me luck.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 15:32:43
Raine on 12/01/2008 15:32:43
Scoop! man, you are making me SO want to go to that event this afternoon! 
Can you see it? Luda, Lewis and Martin? What a funny looking crew!!!
But -- a totally AWESOME thing. Totally awesome.
Can you see it? Luda, Lewis and Martin? What a funny looking crew!!! But -- a totally AWESOME thing. Totally awesome.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 15:34:30
Oh that sounds awesome, faye.
We survived T-day. I have had better, but I have had worse.
In the end I have a lot to be thankful for, and that is what it is all about. Today I begin cooking the Turkey Soup.
Raine on 12/01/2008 15:34:30
Quote by m-hadley:
Mornin' Everybodee :coffee:
Hope you all survived the onslaught of turkey and all the trimmings? I had a great time with my familia (my sister, her husband and all three of their kids - Kate 16, Lily 14, and Joe 12). We had a good time and noe my house feels empty and entirely too quiet (the kids stayed with me and I got a hotel room for my sis and her hubby :P). My new grrrlfriend successfully avoided meeting my family, but has agreed to go to DC with me in January
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
We survived T-day. I have had better, but I have had worse.
In the end I have a lot to be thankful for, and that is what it is all about. Today I begin cooking the Turkey Soup.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 15:41:44
Raine on 12/01/2008 15:41:44
Any minute now, the presser is to begin!
Comment by starling310 on 12/01/2008 15:48:26
starling310 on 12/01/2008 15:48:26
It's definitely Clinton.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/01/2008 15:49:08
wickedpam on 12/01/2008 15:49:08
I swear I feel so much more informed as to what's going on in less then a month then I did in 8 freaking years.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 15:53:57
Raine on 12/01/2008 15:53:57
So there it is... a pretty strong Natioanl Security team. I am sad that HRC will be leaving the Senate.
Altho, you know in hindsite, HRC did say she was ready for that 3 am call... guess she got her wish!!
Altho, you know in hindsite, HRC did say she was ready for that 3 am call... guess she got her wish!!
Comment by BobR on 12/01/2008 15:54:17
Nothing like clear communication, eh?
BobR on 12/01/2008 15:54:17
Quote by wickedpam:
I swear I feel so much more informed as to what's going on in less then a month then I did in 8 freaking years.
Nothing like clear communication, eh?
Comment by starling310 on 12/01/2008 16:04:18
starling310 on 12/01/2008 16:04:18
Susan Rice is teeny tiny.
Comment by TriSec on 12/01/2008 16:05:09
TriSec on 12/01/2008 16:05:09
Well, I got my good turn in for the day.
Ellington is working his magic....it's the time of year for the Concerts of Sacred Music, so I've dusted them off today.
(Eric Jackson of WGBH radio has played these concerts during Christmas Week for the past 25 years or so...)
Ellington is working his magic....it's the time of year for the Concerts of Sacred Music, so I've dusted them off today.
(Eric Jackson of WGBH radio has played these concerts during Christmas Week for the past 25 years or so...)
Comment by wickedpam on 12/01/2008 16:08:27
I know - it's amazing! :D
wickedpam on 12/01/2008 16:08:27
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
I swear I feel so much more informed as to what's going on in less then a month then I did in 8 freaking years.
Nothing like clear communication, eh?
I know - it's amazing! :D
Comment by Shane-O on 12/01/2008 16:14:37
Maybe physically - but she's got a great big brain!!! (what a great CHANGE!)
Shane-O on 12/01/2008 16:14:37
Quote by starling310:
Susan Rice is teeny tiny.
Maybe physically - but she's got a great big brain!!! (what a great CHANGE!)
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:15:30
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:15:30
Bill Clinton will NOT become a senator. Sorry.
I am thinking we have another Kennedy in the office soon... Robert? Caroline?
I am thinking we have another Kennedy in the office soon... Robert? Caroline?
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:17:32
Note to self, send letter to Barack asking him to give boxes for Ms. Rice and Ms. Clinton to strand on...
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:17:32
Quote by starling310:
Susan Rice is teeny tiny.
Note to self, send letter to Barack asking him to give boxes for Ms. Rice and Ms. Clinton to strand on...
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:24:38
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:24:38
I mentioned Samantha Power in the blog today!
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:26:58
I love the choice of having her in the cabinet.
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:26:58
Quote by Shane-O:Quote by starling310:
Susan Rice is teeny tiny.
Maybe physically - but she's got a great big brain!!! (what a great CHANGE!)
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/01/2008 16:27:06
Will in Chicago on 12/01/2008 16:27:06
Good morning, bloggers!!!
I think that Obama's team will indeed follow his lead. So, I think that we will have the pleasure of hearing intelligent and intelligible statements from our national leaders and representatives.
The Devil went down to Georgia? Odd, I thought Darth Cheney was still in an undisclosed location.
In some good news, I have an interview this afternoon and will hopefully hear about my interview from last week soon.
For those who want to look, here is a link to the Daily Headlines.
I think that Obama's team will indeed follow his lead. So, I think that we will have the pleasure of hearing intelligent and intelligible statements from our national leaders and representatives.
The Devil went down to Georgia? Odd, I thought Darth Cheney was still in an undisclosed location.
In some good news, I have an interview this afternoon and will hopefully hear about my interview from last week soon.
For those who want to look, here is a link to the Daily Headlines.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:28:22
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:28:22
SCREEW you Mitt... 1500 of each car is for HEALTHCARE!
Bastard Union busting pig.
Bastard Union busting pig.
Comment by 
MMB on 12/01/2008 16:36:19
MMB on 12/01/2008 16:36:19
Good morning I wanted to let anyone know that MAC cosmetics as they say every day is World Aids Day. They have a section of lipsticks and glosses in their stores or my favorite online with F/S all the money from these sales goes to help men,women and children that fight daily the battle with Aids. Just a thought. 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 16:42:52
What did the Twit say. I done missed it.
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 16:42:52
Quote by Raine:
SCREEW you Mitt... 1500 of each car is for HEALTHCARE!
Bastard Union busting pig.
What did the Twit say. I done missed it.
Comment by velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 16:42:54
velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 16:42:54
I noticed this during the news conference with our new PRESIDENT! When he'd call on the reporters, they would thank him but practically whisper the word "elect".
It would go like this:
Obama: Yes, Jake
Jake: Thank you Mr. President(elect).........
Its almost as if they can't wait any longer. :lol:
It would go like this:
Obama: Yes, Jake
Jake: Thank you Mr. President(elect).........
Its almost as if they can't wait any longer. :lol:
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:44:59
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:44:59
Market Watch is reporting January crude oil futures have fallen $4.54 (8.4%) to a record low of $49.90 a barrel.
That sounds like good news for the winter heating season!
That sounds like good news for the winter heating season!
Comment by TriSec on 12/01/2008 16:45:57
TriSec on 12/01/2008 16:45:57
*grunt*
F*ckers.
Why don't they just fire me?
(passed over again)
F*ckers.
Why don't they just fire me?
(passed over again)
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:47:29
HE is blaming unions for the demise of the auto industry.
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:47:29
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
SCREEW you Mitt... 1500 of each car is for HEALTHCARE!
Bastard Union busting pig.
What did the Twit say. I done missed it.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:48:03
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:48:03
Jim MArtin ALSO is a vietnam Vet.
Comment by velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 16:48:11
Sorry dude. :hug:
velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 16:48:11
Quote by TriSec:
*grunt*
F*ckers.
Why don't they just fire me?
(passed over again)
Sorry dude. :hug:
Comment by wickedpam on 12/01/2008 16:53:10
wickedpam on 12/01/2008 16:53:10
Quote by TriSec:
*grunt*
F*ckers.
Why don't they just fire me?
(passed over again)
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 16:53:12
Psst Tri, its not Christmas time, its
Advent. Christmas doesn't start until December 25th. Didn't we have this discussion just last week?:)
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 16:53:12
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades.
:kickcan:
Gray and rainy...just like my foul mood.
Christmas, BAH! :spits:
Psst Tri, its not Christmas time, its
Advent. Christmas doesn't start until December 25th. Didn't we have this discussion just last week?:)
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:53:48
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:53:48
OMG... these people need to be taken away from society.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 16:54:34
Raine on 12/01/2008 16:54:34
Martini: for Tri.
:hug:
:hug:
Comment by BobR on 12/01/2008 16:56:37
sorry to hear that
... continuing repercussions from the Maine situation, I expect...
BobR on 12/01/2008 16:56:37
Quote by TriSec:
*grunt*
F*ckers.
Why don't they just fire me?
(passed over again)
sorry to hear that
... continuing repercussions from the Maine situation, I expect...
Comment by BobR on 12/01/2008 16:56:59
Thanks for the info!
BobR on 12/01/2008 16:56:59
Quote by MMB:
Good morning I wanted to let anyone know that MAC cosmetics as they say every day is World Aids Day. They have a section of lipsticks and glosses in their stores or my favorite online with F/S all the money from these sales goes to help men,women and children that fight daily the battle with Aids. Just a thought.
Thanks for the info!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/01/2008 17:00:05
wickedpam on 12/01/2008 17:00:05
need an opinion - ringtones -
Christmas Wrapping - THe Waitresses
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - BareNaked Ladies
Christmas Wrapping - THe Waitresses
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - BareNaked Ladies
Comment by BobR on 12/01/2008 17:00:07
So I guess Publix is playing Advent Carols over their in-store PA?...
BobR on 12/01/2008 17:00:07
Quote by Mondobubba:
Psst Tri, its not Christmas time, its
Advent. Christmas doesn't start until December 25th. Didn't we have this discussion just last week?:)
So I guess Publix is playing Advent Carols over their in-store PA?...
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:00:54
Oh yeah those unions! They are the ones who spent the past twenty years developing, and marketing SUVs as way to boost profits and do an end run around the CAFE standard. They are the ones who encouraged their employers to, instead of spending money on R&D in areas like fuel efficiency, to buy up every independent European car company (Ford bought Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, GM bought SAAB Chrysler merged with Daimler Benz). Yep I'm sure it was though unions that told the CEOs of the Big Three they needed 23 billion in loans so they could retool. Oh and forced those same CEOs to fly on corporate jets to Washington. Those damn unions who manage those companies! Yep they are so bad.
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:00:54
Quote by Raine:HE is blaming unions for the demise of the auto industry.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
SCREEW you Mitt... 1500 of each car is for HEALTHCARE!
Bastard Union busting pig.
What did the Twit say. I done missed it.
Oh yeah those unions! They are the ones who spent the past twenty years developing, and marketing SUVs as way to boost profits and do an end run around the CAFE standard. They are the ones who encouraged their employers to, instead of spending money on R&D in areas like fuel efficiency, to buy up every independent European car company (Ford bought Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, GM bought SAAB Chrysler merged with Daimler Benz). Yep I'm sure it was though unions that told the CEOs of the Big Three they needed 23 billion in loans so they could retool. Oh and forced those same CEOs to fly on corporate jets to Washington. Those damn unions who manage those companies! Yep they are so bad.
Comment by BobR on 12/01/2008 17:01:13
Christmas Wrapping!
BobR on 12/01/2008 17:01:13
Quote by wickedpam:
need an opinion - ringtones -
Christmas Wrapping - THe Waitresses
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - BareNaked Ladies
Christmas Wrapping!
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:02:27
In my perfect world, they wouldn't be playing them until 12/25 through 1/7. Or better not at all.
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:02:27
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Psst Tri, its not Christmas time, its
Advent. Christmas doesn't start until December 25th. Didn't we have this discussion just last week?:)
So I guess Publix is playing Advent Carols over their in-store PA?...
In my perfect world, they wouldn't be playing them until 12/25 through 1/7. Or better not at all.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:05:33
Tri, I feel your pain. Seriously. I went through the same crap at AOL. The one that really pissed me off was when the girl who just had the boob job with the brain the size of dried pea got the job instead of me. Low cut tops and Wonder bras won!
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:05:33
Quote by TriSec:
*grunt*
F*ckers.
Why don't they just fire me?
(passed over again)
Tri, I feel your pain. Seriously. I went through the same crap at AOL. The one that really pissed me off was when the girl who just had the boob job with the brain the size of dried pea got the job instead of me. Low cut tops and Wonder bras won!
Comment by Scoopster on 12/01/2008 17:08:21
You should've seen the idiot I was traading tiffs with this morning... the dude basically said that Jews were the only target of the terrorists in Mumbai, and then called anyone who refuted him a Jew hater.
urgh.. it's true what Ron White says. You can't fix stupid.
Scoopster on 12/01/2008 17:08:21
Quote by Raine:
OMG... these people need to be taken away from society.
You should've seen the idiot I was traading tiffs with this morning... the dude basically said that Jews were the only target of the terrorists in Mumbai, and then called anyone who refuted him a Jew hater.
urgh.. it's true what Ron White says. You can't fix stupid.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/01/2008 17:08:44
Defintatly leaning toward that one - ;)
wickedpam on 12/01/2008 17:08:44
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
need an opinion - ringtones -
Christmas Wrapping - THe Waitresses
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - BareNaked Ladies
Christmas Wrapping!
Defintatly leaning toward that one - ;)
Comment by velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 17:09:59
Gimme Money - Flying Lizards.
:D
velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 17:09:59
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
need an opinion - ringtones -
Christmas Wrapping - THe Waitresses
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - BareNaked Ladies
Christmas Wrapping!
Gimme Money - Flying Lizards.
:D
Comment by velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 17:11:41
velveeta jones on 12/01/2008 17:11:41
Big snow coming........... gotta go put some outside toys away.............
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 17:13:50
livingonli on 12/01/2008 17:13:50
And I'm back. :)
Well, still same status quo so nothing new to add. With the holidays it's going to be hard to lose weight. If I can just make it a new year's resolution that will actually stick. I stopped making New Year's resolutions because I knew that I would never be able to keep them.
Well, still same status quo so nothing new to add. With the holidays it's going to be hard to lose weight. If I can just make it a new year's resolution that will actually stick. I stopped making New Year's resolutions because I knew that I would never be able to keep them.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:24:35
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:24:35
Weird tattoos.
Don't go below where is say NSFW.
Personal favorite: The swastika wearing, unicorn in a rainbow. Nothing says White Power more!
Don't go below where is say NSFW.
Personal favorite: The swastika wearing, unicorn in a rainbow. Nothing says White Power more!
Comment by starling310 on 12/01/2008 17:37:37
starling310 on 12/01/2008 17:37:37
CNN BREAKING NEWS:
:spit:
:rofl:
That's "BReaking News?" Seriously?
-- The U.S. entered a recession in December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
:spit:
:rofl:
That's "BReaking News?" Seriously?
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 17:39:21
livingonli on 12/01/2008 17:39:21
Looking at those tattoos just remind me of why I never will get one since I never have been a really big fan of them.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:45:49
Well it was a year ago. So much for the "Obama Recession" meme.
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 17:45:49
Quote by starling310:
CNN BREAKING NEWS:-- The U.S. entered a recession in December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
:spit:
:rofl:
That's "BReaking News?" Seriously?
Well it was a year ago. So much for the "Obama Recession" meme.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 17:47:39
Raine on 12/01/2008 17:47:39
Breaking on the MSNBC Chiron thingy:
US Bureau of Economic Management says that the US has been in a recession since 2007.
In other news... the Office of No Shit Sherlock has experienced massive eyerolling.
In other news... the Office of No Shit Sherlock has experienced massive eyerolling.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 17:48:44
OMG! CNN reported that too!
:beer:
Raine on 12/01/2008 17:48:44
Quote by starling310:
CNN BREAKING NEWS:-- The U.S. entered a recession in December 2007, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
:spit:
:rofl:
That's "BReaking News?" Seriously?
:beer:
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 17:56:22
livingonli on 12/01/2008 17:56:22
So I guess Fox News will say that the Obama recession started a year ago.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 17:57:51
Raine on 12/01/2008 17:57:51
I just saw Snow Flurries!
Quick! Run to the store... stock up on milk and Toilet paper!
Quick! Run to the store... stock up on milk and Toilet paper!
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 17:58:47
:rofl:
Oh. Wait. That isn't a joke is it?
:spit:
Raine on 12/01/2008 17:58:47
Quote by livingonli:
So I guess Fox News will say that the Obama recession started a year ago.
:rofl:
Oh. Wait. That isn't a joke is it?
:spit:
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 18:06:31
You forgot bread! Bread and vodka!
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 18:06:31
Quote by Raine:
I just saw Snow Flurries!
Quick! Run to the store... stock up on milk and Toilet paper!
You forgot bread! Bread and vodka!
Comment by BobR on 12/01/2008 18:07:43
what.
the.
hell???
A few of those I can say "ok, I understand" (like a picture of your kid), but most of them?
why? :huh:
BobR on 12/01/2008 18:07:43
Quote by Mondobubba:
Weird tattoos.
Don't go below where is say NSFW.
Personal favorite: The swastika wearing, unicorn in a rainbow. Nothing says White Power more!
what.
the.
hell???
A few of those I can say "ok, I understand" (like a picture of your kid), but most of them?
why? :huh:
Comment by BobR on 12/01/2008 18:12:28
and eggs! French toast and vodka for a week!
BobR on 12/01/2008 18:12:28
Quote by Mondobubba:
You forgot bread! Bread and vodka!
and eggs! French toast and vodka for a week!
Comment by 
Random on 12/01/2008 18:16:51
Random on 12/01/2008 18:16:51
Sooo...Lets assume Random's been listening to Christmas music all morning and has no idea what's been going on.
So what's been going on?
So what's been going on?
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 18:18:00
Vodka isn't just for breakfast anymore.
livingonli on 12/01/2008 18:18:00
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
You forgot bread! Bread and vodka!
and eggs! French toast and vodka for a week!
Vodka isn't just for breakfast anymore.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/01/2008 18:22:53
Scoopster on 12/01/2008 18:22:53
Rachel for MTP host????
Me really likey this idea.. but I don't think it'll happen 'cause of all the flaming right wingers who would whine about it.
Me really likey this idea.. but I don't think it'll happen 'cause of all the flaming right wingers who would whine about it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 18:25:01
Exactly Bob! Like Clay Aiken or Chuck Norris. Check out the NSFW ones when you are at home. There are some really oddball ones there.
Mondobubba on 12/01/2008 18:25:01
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Weird tattoos.
Don't go below where is say NSFW.
Personal favorite: The swastika wearing, unicorn in a rainbow. Nothing says White Power more!
what.
the.
hell???
A few of those I can say "ok, I understand" (like a picture of your kid), but most of them?
why? :huh:
Exactly Bob! Like Clay Aiken or Chuck Norris. Check out the NSFW ones when you are at home. There are some really oddball ones there.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/01/2008 18:30:37
Dead day man.. seems like there's no blaring news out there, aside from the whole cabinet nod announcements.
Scoopster on 12/01/2008 18:30:37
Quote by Random:
Sooo...Lets assume Random's been listening to Christmas music all morning and has no idea what's been going on.
So what's been going on?
Dead day man.. seems like there's no blaring news out there, aside from the whole cabinet nod announcements.
Comment by TriSec on 12/01/2008 18:30:51
TriSec on 12/01/2008 18:30:51
Well, at least my holiday job has finally come through. Starting Wednesday, a few extra bucks in the pocket for Xmas and DC.
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 18:33:21
livingonli on 12/01/2008 18:33:21
Well at least you got something there, Tri. Hopefully, you can get something from the tyrant's upstairs.
Comment by Random on 12/01/2008 18:43:06
...So...who's in the cabinet?
Random on 12/01/2008 18:43:06
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Random:
Sooo...Lets assume Random's been listening to Christmas music all morning and has no idea what's been going on.
So what's been going on?
Dead day man.. seems like there's no blaring news out there, aside from the whole cabinet nod announcements.
...So...who's in the cabinet?
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 18:43:38
livingonli on 12/01/2008 18:43:38
Anyone listening to Thom Hartmann right now?
Comment by BobR on 12/01/2008 18:47:31
Link...
BobR on 12/01/2008 18:47:31
Quote by Random:
...So...who's in the cabinet?
Obama named Clinton, a New York senator, as secretary of state and said Gates would remain as defense secretary, a post he has held for the past two years.
At a news conference, the president-elect also introduced retired Marine Gen. James Jones as White House national security adviser, former Justice Department official Eric Holder as attorney general, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as secretary of homeland security and Susan Rice as ambassador to the United Nations.
Link...
Comment by Scoopster on 12/01/2008 18:49:50
Scoopster on 12/01/2008 18:49:50
Lotsa people in the cabinet.. and R. Kelly's still trapped in the closet. :lol:
...
:kickcan: meh I tried..
...
:kickcan: meh I tried..
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 19:08:59
Raine on 12/01/2008 19:08:59
I just had a thought that made me all warm and Fuzzy...
SCOTUS.
:)
SCOTUS.
:)
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 19:10:39
I suppose it isn't worth it to mention it was everyone I mentioend in my blog today...
I'll be in the corner eating worms.
Raine on 12/01/2008 19:10:39
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
...So...who's in the cabinet?Obama named Clinton, a New York senator, as secretary of state and said Gates would remain as defense secretary, a post he has held for the past two years.
At a news conference, the president-elect also introduced retired Marine Gen. James Jones as White House national security adviser, former Justice Department official Eric Holder as attorney general, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as secretary of homeland security and Susan Rice as ambassador to the United Nations.
Link...
I suppose it isn't worth it to mention it was everyone I mentioend in my blog today...
I'll be in the corner eating worms.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/01/2008 19:14:05
49 more days.. hang on Stevens & Ginsberg!
Scoopster on 12/01/2008 19:14:05
Quote by Raine:
I just had a thought that made me all warm and Fuzzy...
SCOTUS.
:)
49 more days.. hang on Stevens & Ginsberg!
Comment by TriSec on 12/01/2008 19:14:16
: solemnly passes teacup full of dirt :
Well, at least thinking of scrotus made you all warm and fuzzy...
TriSec on 12/01/2008 19:14:16
Quote by Raine:
I'll be in the corner eating worms.
: solemnly passes teacup full of dirt :
Well, at least thinking of scrotus made you all warm and fuzzy...
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 19:15:23
I think she would be perfect. Rach is very good at the kind of balance we used to see from Russert.
And you know, Russert wasn't exactly a winger.
Raine on 12/01/2008 19:15:23
Quote by Scoopster:
Rachel for MTP host????
Me really likey this idea.. but I don't think it'll happen 'cause of all the flaming right wingers who would whine about it.
And you know, Russert wasn't exactly a winger.
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 19:15:38
Aw, c'mon. Don't do that.
livingonli on 12/01/2008 19:15:38
Quote by Raine:
I suppose it isn't worth it to mention it was everyone I mentioend in my blog today...
I'll be in the corner eating worms.
Aw, c'mon. Don't do that.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 19:16:44
Ah yes... nothing like a warm and fuzzy scrotus...
Raine on 12/01/2008 19:16:44
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
I'll be in the corner eating worms.
: solemnly passes teacup full of dirt :
Well, at least thinking of scrotus made you all warm and fuzzy...
Comment by Scoopster on 12/01/2008 19:26:56
Scoopster on 12/01/2008 19:26:56
Whoa... I need me one of these!
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 20:05:55
livingonli on 12/01/2008 20:05:55
Time to go head off to the salt mine.
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 21:00:47
Raine on 12/01/2008 21:00:47
Eep... the market ended up over 600 points down... looks like around 674.
Comment by livingonli on 12/01/2008 21:45:56
So, how long will we have to wait until this is called a depression?
livingonli on 12/01/2008 21:45:56
Quote by Raine:
Eep... the market ended up over 600 points down... looks like around 674.
So, how long will we have to wait until this is called a depression?
Comment by Raine on 12/01/2008 21:56:13
About a year or 2 after we are in one. Who knows... could be now, but doesn't matter until someone tells us after the frikin fact.
:grumble:
Raine on 12/01/2008 21:56:13
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
Eep... the market ended up over 600 points down... looks like around 674.
So, how long will we have to wait until this is called a depression?
:grumble:
Comment by Random on 12/01/2008 22:00:06
The Tron Arcade Game or the Pac Man hoodie?
Random on 12/01/2008 22:00:06
Quote by Scoopster:
Whoa... I need me one of these!
The Tron Arcade Game or the Pac Man hoodie?
Comment by Random on 12/01/2008 22:02:35
Random on 12/01/2008 22:02:35
As a representative of my age group on this blog, i have but one thing to say...
die you annoying bitch, claire, die.
Thank you.
die you annoying bitch, claire, die.
Thank you.
Comment by MMB on 12/01/2008 22:56:54
I love my tatoos i have a sun on 1 ankle a moon on the other a butterfly that has the word survivor under it's wings and some peoples fav. a purple rose with ivy on my right shoulder and a small rose on my wrist. Come on Liv live a little oh i forgot i have a red rose above my right boob!!!! I find it very liberating. 
MMB on 12/01/2008 22:56:54
Quote by livingonli:
Looking at those tattoos just remind me of why I never will get one since I never have been a really big fan of them.
Comment by Random on 12/02/2008 00:08:56
Random on 12/02/2008 00:08:56
Anyone here...here...here...
Comment by livingonli on 12/02/2008 00:13:31
livingonli on 12/02/2008 00:13:31
It's awfully quiet for a Monday night.
Comment by Random on 12/02/2008 00:27:41
Random on 12/02/2008 00:27:41
...Random's scared of the quiet.
Comment by livingonli on 12/02/2008 00:34:11
livingonli on 12/02/2008 00:34:11
Why are all the serial kilers "The Quiet Ones"?
Comment by Random on 12/02/2008 00:37:16
Random on 12/02/2008 00:37:16
Because they're the ones plotting to kill people.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/02/2008 01:15:43
trojanrabbit on 12/02/2008 01:15:43
Went with the neighbors to visit one of the larger private Christmas displays right in our "backyard" tonight. When it was featured on the Today Show back in 2004 we waited over 2 hours to get in and traffic was snarled for miles. Tonight, no one around. I'm sure that will change with the first snow or as we get closer to the holiday. That must be some electric bill.
Of course with temperatures near 50 it doesn't feel like Christmas, though it did snow just a bit yesterday.
Of course with temperatures near 50 it doesn't feel like Christmas, though it did snow just a bit yesterday.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 12/02/2008 01:17:23
HEY RANDOM!
HEY LIV!
loud enough for ya?
trojanrabbit on 12/02/2008 01:17:23
Quote by Random:
...Random's scared of the quiet.
HEY RANDOM! HEY LIV!loud enough for ya?
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/02/2008 01:31:05
Mondobubba on 12/02/2008 01:31:05
Mondo's brain on T-SQL syntax 
Comment by livingonli on 12/02/2008 01:32:22
livingonli on 12/02/2008 01:32:22
I don't mind the quiet. It's quiet tonight at work so I'm shooting for a last hour break.
Comment by Random on 12/02/2008 01:46:35
...Random's scared of the loud now.
Random on 12/02/2008 01:46:35
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Random:
...Random's scared of the quiet.
loud enough for ya?
...Random's scared of the loud now.
Comment by TriSec on 12/02/2008 02:13:22
TriSec on 12/02/2008 02:13:22
:wanders aimlessly through blog:
Comment by livingonli on 12/02/2008 02:51:38
I've been there.
livingonli on 12/02/2008 02:51:38
Quote by TriSec:
:wanders aimlessly through blog:
I've been there.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/02/2008 03:19:45
Mondobubba on 12/02/2008 03:19:45
Now playing (on the DVD mosheen): Cape Fear the Peck/Mitchum version.
Comment by Mondobubba on 12/02/2008 03:49:34
Mondobubba on 12/02/2008 03:49:34
Holy crap! Telly Sevalas with hair!