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Morality and Hypocrisy
Author: Raine
Date: 06/25/2009 12:34:59
So another GOP contender is out of contention for the 2012 presidential race. Last week it was John Ensign. This party of Family Values, this party that believes that the Gays will destroy marriage are doing an awful fine job all by themselves. Can someone please explain to me tho, that when a Democrat does a 'naughty, naughty' thing, they are no longer in office and when a Republican does the very same things (or similar) they are commended?
For example:
Rod Blagojevich -- Out;
Eliot Spitzer --Out.
Gray Davis --Out;
Jim McGreevey --Out;
Mark Sanford -- Still in office.
Larry Craig -- Never resigned.
David Vitter -- Relected. (given standing ovation on Senate Floor)
John Ensign -- Still in office. (another standing ovation)
Granted these situations should be taken on an "as they come" basis -- I say that as a Democrat. I view our party as one with a little more tolerance, and a lot more compassion. I don't like hypocrisy. The Dems were never the party of Family Values, and Marriage Purity. Does that give us a pass? No. We want to hold politicians accountable for their actions. It seems like the GOP doesn't really like to do that. As a matter of fact, Grover Norquist believes such infidelities make the party more manly: Both John Ensign and Mark Sanford were Republicans who called for the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. The GOP's other great white hope, Newt Gingrich is hoping that people will forget not just his infidelities, but also his reasons for stepping down as speaker of the house. He was leveled with 84 ethics breaches (all but one that were dropped). He also shut down Congress in a hissy fit hen he felt snubbed by the President. This guy is the face of the GOP along with Rush -- who we don't really need to rehash here. Tom Delay has not seen one day of jail time for his Abramoff dealings. Granted, not all Republicans keep their power... Mark Foley being a good example. In my opinion, diddling with pages was the bad bad thing in that sordid drama, but the GOP seemed to be far more concerned that he had 'the gay'. God forbid-- they need to protect the sanctity of marriage. Affairs are good with women -- but not with men it seems.
I personally feel that what happens between grown adults is ultimately their own business. That said, those that have the power to make laws and legislate should be held to a higher standard when they try to legislate their own morality upon the American electorate. I don't expect any politician to be perfect, I expect them to strive to be the best that they can be. No party can claim the moral majority as the GOP did, but they should be held to a higher expectation. They are in charge of running our government. We look to them to do the right thing for their constituents, and make the right choices when called upon. It's not gays that are hurting marriages, it is the GOP and the hypocrisy of their 'family values' and the so-called 'sanctity of marriage'.
:peace: and
Raine
For example:
Rod Blagojevich -- Out;
Eliot Spitzer --Out.
Gray Davis --Out;
Jim McGreevey --Out;
Mark Sanford -- Still in office.
Larry Craig -- Never resigned.
David Vitter -- Relected. (given standing ovation on Senate Floor)
John Ensign -- Still in office. (another standing ovation)
Granted these situations should be taken on an "as they come" basis -- I say that as a Democrat. I view our party as one with a little more tolerance, and a lot more compassion. I don't like hypocrisy. The Dems were never the party of Family Values, and Marriage Purity. Does that give us a pass? No. We want to hold politicians accountable for their actions. It seems like the GOP doesn't really like to do that. As a matter of fact, Grover Norquist believes such infidelities make the party more manly:
“I disagree with the idea that this shows problems for the modern Republican Party,” said Grover Norquist, the president of Americans for Tax Reform, a group that applauded Mr. Sanford’s attempt to refuse some federal stimulus funds earlier this year. In reference to the fiscally conservative philosophies of Mr. Ensign and Mr. Sanford, he joked, “I think instead it shows that sexual attractiveness of limited-government conservatism.”
I personally feel that what happens between grown adults is ultimately their own business. That said, those that have the power to make laws and legislate should be held to a higher standard when they try to legislate their own morality upon the American electorate. I don't expect any politician to be perfect, I expect them to strive to be the best that they can be. No party can claim the moral majority as the GOP did, but they should be held to a higher expectation. They are in charge of running our government. We look to them to do the right thing for their constituents, and make the right choices when called upon. It's not gays that are hurting marriages, it is the GOP and the hypocrisy of their 'family values' and the so-called 'sanctity of marriage'.
:peace: and
Raine
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Comment by 
velveeta jones on 06/25/2009 12:55:37
velveeta jones on 06/25/2009 12:55:37
Oh Raine.....we will wait for your blog, ya know why? We love your tan lines!
:lol: :blink:
:lol: :blink:
Comment by 
Raine on 06/25/2009 13:09:18
:rofl:
Raine on 06/25/2009 13:09:18
Quote by velveeta jones:
Oh Raine.....we will wait for your blog, ya know why? We love your tan lines!
:rofl:
Comment by 
TriSec on 06/25/2009 13:12:33
TriSec on 06/25/2009 13:12:33
There's a big yellow thing in the sky. It feels hot on my skin and it hurts to look at it.
I'm scared.
I'm scared.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:13:43
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:13:43
Morning :hug:
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 13:16:25
Raine on 06/25/2009 13:16:25
Bloggie up!
Comment by 
clintster on 06/25/2009 13:18:03
clintster on 06/25/2009 13:18:03
Psst... Raine... it's MARK Foley. Otherwise, great blog!
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:20:15
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:20:15
anyone know what constitutes was 6 db of sound is? Talking is how many? Planes are what db? cars? Need examples for our community news letter
Comment by 
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:22:53
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:22:53
Morning all! 
<- that last one is because of the Starbucks trip this morning!
6 decibels is actually pretty quiet. I want to say normal speech volume is about 10-15 Db, but that's only a guess.
<- that last one is because of the Starbucks trip this morning!6 decibels is actually pretty quiet. I want to say normal speech volume is about 10-15 Db, but that's only a guess.
Comment by TriSec on 06/25/2009 13:24:34
* 0 - The softest sound a person with normal hearing can hear
* 10 - Normal breathing
* 20 - Whispering at 5 feet
* 30 - Soft whisper
* 50 - Rainfall
* 60 - Normal conversation
* 110 - Shouting in ear
* 120 - Thunder
* 50 - Refrigerator
* 50 - 60 - Electric toothbrush
* 50 - 75 - Washing machine, air conditioner
* 50 - 80 - Electric shaver
* 55 - Coffee percolator
* 55 - 70 - Dishwasher
* 60 - Sewing machine
* 60 - 85 - Vacuum cleaner
* 60 - 95 - Hair dryer
* 65 - 80 - Alarm clock
* 70 - TV audio
* 70 - 80 - Coffee grinder
* 70 - 95 - Garbage disposal
* 75 - 85 - Toilet flushing
* 80 - Doorbell
* 80 - Telephone ringing
* 80 - 90 - Blender
* 80 - 95 - Garbage disposal
* 110 - Baby crying
* 110 - Squeaky toy held close to the ear
* 40 - Quiet office, library
* 50 - Large office
* 65 - 95 - Power lawn mower
* 80 - Manual machine, tools
* 85 - Handsaw
* 90 - Tractor
* 90 - 115 - Subway
* 95 - Electric drill
* 100 - Factory machinery
* 100 - Woodworking class
* 105 - Snow blower
* 110 - Power saw
* 110 - Leafblower
* 120 - Chain saw, hammer on nail
* 120 - Ambulance siren
* 130 - Jackhammer, power drill
* 130 - Percussion section at symphony
* 140 - Airplane taking off
* 150 - Jet engine taking off
* 180 - Rocket launching from pad
* 95 - 110 - Motorcycle
* 100 - Snowmobile
* 110 - Disco
* 110 - Busy video arcade
* 110 - Symphony concert
* 110 - Car horn
* 110 - 120 - Rock concert
* 117 - Football game (stadium)
* 125 - Auto stereo (factory installed)
* 130 - Stock car races
* 150 - Firecracker
* 163 - Rifle
* 166 - Handgun
* 170 - Shotgun
TriSec on 06/25/2009 13:24:34
* 0 - The softest sound a person with normal hearing can hear
* 10 - Normal breathing
* 20 - Whispering at 5 feet
* 30 - Soft whisper
* 50 - Rainfall
* 60 - Normal conversation
* 110 - Shouting in ear
* 120 - Thunder
* 50 - Refrigerator
* 50 - 60 - Electric toothbrush
* 50 - 75 - Washing machine, air conditioner
* 50 - 80 - Electric shaver
* 55 - Coffee percolator
* 55 - 70 - Dishwasher
* 60 - Sewing machine
* 60 - 85 - Vacuum cleaner
* 60 - 95 - Hair dryer
* 65 - 80 - Alarm clock
* 70 - TV audio
* 70 - 80 - Coffee grinder
* 70 - 95 - Garbage disposal
* 75 - 85 - Toilet flushing
* 80 - Doorbell
* 80 - Telephone ringing
* 80 - 90 - Blender
* 80 - 95 - Garbage disposal
* 110 - Baby crying
* 110 - Squeaky toy held close to the ear
* 40 - Quiet office, library
* 50 - Large office
* 65 - 95 - Power lawn mower
* 80 - Manual machine, tools
* 85 - Handsaw
* 90 - Tractor
* 90 - 115 - Subway
* 95 - Electric drill
* 100 - Factory machinery
* 100 - Woodworking class
* 105 - Snow blower
* 110 - Power saw
* 110 - Leafblower
* 120 - Chain saw, hammer on nail
* 120 - Ambulance siren
* 130 - Jackhammer, power drill
* 130 - Percussion section at symphony
* 140 - Airplane taking off
* 150 - Jet engine taking off
* 180 - Rocket launching from pad
* 95 - 110 - Motorcycle
* 100 - Snowmobile
* 110 - Disco
* 110 - Busy video arcade
* 110 - Symphony concert
* 110 - Car horn
* 110 - 120 - Rock concert
* 117 - Football game (stadium)
* 125 - Auto stereo (factory installed)
* 130 - Stock car races
* 150 - Firecracker
* 163 - Rifle
* 166 - Handgun
* 170 - Shotgun
Comment by clintster on 06/25/2009 13:26:22
Dang, Tri beat me to it, but here's a handy chart:
clintster on 06/25/2009 13:26:22
Quote by wickedpam:
anyone know what constitutes was 6 db of sound is? Talking is how many? Planes are what db? cars? Need examples for our community news letter
Dang, Tri beat me to it, but here's a handy chart:
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:29:06
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:29:06
Oh wow.. I was waaaaay off! 
Comment by 
Random on 06/25/2009 13:31:50
Random on 06/25/2009 13:31:50
well...thank you Tri.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:34:16
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:34:16
Ya know.. it doesn't surprise me that Fux Gnus "mislabeled" Mark Sanford's party affiliation..
What surprises me is we haven't seen any screenshots yet of them doing it to John Ensign last week.
What surprises me is we haven't seen any screenshots yet of them doing it to John Ensign last week.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:34:59
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:34:59
thanks guys! ya'll are the best!!!! :D
Comment by velveeta jones on 06/25/2009 13:35:10
velveeta jones on 06/25/2009 13:35:10
I have the SMS at about 202 db currently.
Just to annoy my neighbors.
:D
Just to annoy my neighbors.
:D
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:37:00
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:37:00
General Electric to open facility in Detroit area, hire 1200 people.
Good news for the city and for Michigan. And big props to GE for doing it too.
Good news for the city and for Michigan. And big props to GE for doing it too.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:37:55
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:37:55
Article II Sec. 58-33. Residential property noise limits of the Manassas City Municipal Code.
(a) No person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced by any machine, animal or device, or any combination, on residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient at any point outside of the property planes.
(b) No person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced by any machine, animal or device, or any combination, on multifamily residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient three feet from any wall, floor or ceiling inside any dwelling unit on the same property, when the windows and doors of the dwelling unit are closed, except within the dwelling unit in which the noise source may be located
This is the info I'm trying to convey in plain english
(a) No person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced by any machine, animal or device, or any combination, on residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient at any point outside of the property planes.
(b) No person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced by any machine, animal or device, or any combination, on multifamily residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient three feet from any wall, floor or ceiling inside any dwelling unit on the same property, when the windows and doors of the dwelling unit are closed, except within the dwelling unit in which the noise source may be located
This is the info I'm trying to convey in plain english
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:39:19
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 13:39:19
Noisy neighbors Mala?
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:41:24
many complaints from residents about car horns at 3,4,5AM - loud car stereo's-banging and yelling in other townhomes - just trying to inform so people can't say "I didn't know"
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:41:24
Quote by Scoopster:
Noisy neighbors Mala?
many complaints from residents about car horns at 3,4,5AM - loud car stereo's-banging and yelling in other townhomes - just trying to inform so people can't say "I didn't know"
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 13:50:39
:doh:
Raine on 06/25/2009 13:50:39
Quote by clintster:
Psst... Raine... it's MARK Foley. Otherwise, great blog!
:doh:
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:50:40
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 13:50:40
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 13:54:05
Raine on 06/25/2009 13:54:05
6D is pretty quiet, Mala.
Comment by Random on 06/25/2009 13:54:08
Random on 06/25/2009 13:54:08
If random steals a cookie, does that make Random gay?
Comment by TriSec on 06/25/2009 14:03:32
Never mind the cookie; what if you like homogenized milk? Does that come from gay cows?
TriSec on 06/25/2009 14:03:32
Quote by Random:
If random steals a cookie, does that make Random gay?
Never mind the cookie; what if you like homogenized milk? Does that come from gay cows?
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:05:33
think what they are saying is that noise can not be 6db louder then the sound of the surrounding area.
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:05:33
Quote by Raine:
6D is pretty quiet, Mala.
think what they are saying is that noise can not be 6db louder then the sound of the surrounding area.
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 14:08:59
That makes a lot more sense. Mind not reading things right today.
If it helps, I found this:
Comparison Chart
Raine on 06/25/2009 14:08:59
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
6D is pretty quiet, Mala.
think what they are saying is that noise can not be 6db louder then the sound of the surrounding area.
If it helps, I found this:
Comparison Chart
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:09:08
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:09:08
so this is what I wrote let me know what you think
NOISE!
Honking your car horn at all hours of the day and night. Loud music blaring out of your home or car windows. Yelling, screaming and pounding on shared walls or out in public so that it can be heard in someone else’s home.
These things are disturbing to not just your home but to the entire community. Please remember that the city of Manassas has laws concerning noise pollution
Article II Sec. 58-33. Residential property noise limits of the Manassas City Municipal Code.
(a) No person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced by any
machine, animal or device, or any combination, on residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient at any point outside of the property planes.
(b) No person shall produce,
suffer or allow to be produced by any machine, animal or device, or any combination, on multifamily residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient three feet from any wall, floor or ceiling inside any dwelling unit on the same property, when the windows and doors of the dwelling unit are closed, except within the dwelling unit in which the noise source may be located.
In other words, normal talking is roughly 60 decibels, a car horn is 110 decibels and a car stereo is about 125 decibels. That is too loud especially at 3AM.
Please keep your neighbors in mind when it comes to sound and how it travels in our community
NOISE!
Honking your car horn at all hours of the day and night. Loud music blaring out of your home or car windows. Yelling, screaming and pounding on shared walls or out in public so that it can be heard in someone else’s home.
These things are disturbing to not just your home but to the entire community. Please remember that the city of Manassas has laws concerning noise pollution
Article II Sec. 58-33. Residential property noise limits of the Manassas City Municipal Code.
(a) No person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced by any
machine, animal or device, or any combination, on residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient at any point outside of the property planes.
(b) No person shall produce,
suffer or allow to be produced by any machine, animal or device, or any combination, on multifamily residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient three feet from any wall, floor or ceiling inside any dwelling unit on the same property, when the windows and doors of the dwelling unit are closed, except within the dwelling unit in which the noise source may be located.
In other words, normal talking is roughly 60 decibels, a car horn is 110 decibels and a car stereo is about 125 decibels. That is too loud especially at 3AM.
Please keep your neighbors in mind when it comes to sound and how it travels in our community
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 14:11:40
Raine on 06/25/2009 14:11:40
BTW, My Niece had her moving up ceremony last night -- she is now a high schooler! 
I am so proud of her!!!
I am so proud of her!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:13:43
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:13:43
awwwww! :)
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 14:17:42
I would add...
If not Mala, is gonna come and knock some heads!
Seriously That sounds pretty good. I would work a little bit on the 'in other words' sentence, tho. Maybe something like maybe:
For a better understanding of decibels here are a few examples: normal talking is roughly 60 decibels; a car horn is 110 decibels; and a car stereo is about 125 decibels. 6 decibels above that is in violation of city ordinance. At three AM even 60 decibels is too loud for the community.
Raine on 06/25/2009 14:17:42
Quote by wickedpam:
so this is what I wrote let me know what you think
NOISE!
Honking your car horn at all hours of the day and night. Loud music blaring out of your home or car windows. Yelling, screaming and pounding on shared walls or out in public so that it can be heard in someone else’s home.
These things are disturbing to not just your home but to the entire community. Please remember that the city of Manassas has laws concerning noise pollution
Article II Sec. 58-33. Residential property noise limits of the Manassas City Municipal Code.
(a) No person shall produce, suffer or allow to be produced by any
machine, animal or device, or any combination, on residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient at any point outside of the property planes.
(b) No person shall produce,
suffer or allow to be produced by any machine, animal or device, or any combination, on multifamily residential property a noise level more than six dB above the local ambient three feet from any wall, floor or ceiling inside any dwelling unit on the same property, when the windows and doors of the dwelling unit are closed, except within the dwelling unit in which the noise source may be located.
In other words, normal talking is roughly 60 decibels, a car horn is 110 decibels and a car stereo is about 125 decibels. That is too loud especially at 3AM.
Please keep your neighbors in mind when it comes to sound and how it travels in our community
I would add...
If not Mala, is gonna come and knock some heads!
Seriously That sounds pretty good. I would work a little bit on the 'in other words' sentence, tho. Maybe something like maybe:
For a better understanding of decibels here are a few examples: normal talking is roughly 60 decibels; a car horn is 110 decibels; and a car stereo is about 125 decibels. 6 decibels above that is in violation of city ordinance. At three AM even 60 decibels is too loud for the community.
Comment by 
livingonli on 06/25/2009 14:23:43
livingonli on 06/25/2009 14:23:43
Good morning everyone.
What would happen if I ever hiked on the Applachian trail? Would I end up having a hot time in Argentina? 
What would happen if I ever hiked on the Applachian trail? Would I end up having a hot time in Argentina?
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 14:26:01
Dunno.. I'm pretty sure Fox News would label you as a Democrat though.
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 14:26:01
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
What would happen if I ever hiked on the Applachian trail? Would I end up having a hot time in Argentina?
Dunno.. I'm pretty sure Fox News would label you as a Democrat though.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:28:02
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:28:02
Raine - thanks! that read much better :D
and I'm not allowed to "knock heads" I have a neighbor who bitchs now that I "complain" too much when it comes to the screaming and yelling and banging on our shared wall by her kids - just think of they pile of kindling they would set if I "knocked heads" ;)
and I'm not allowed to "knock heads" I have a neighbor who bitchs now that I "complain" too much when it comes to the screaming and yelling and banging on our shared wall by her kids - just think of they pile of kindling they would set if I "knocked heads" ;)
Comment by livingonli on 06/25/2009 14:29:03
livingonli on 06/25/2009 14:29:03
Maybe the neighbors need to know;
Don't make Mala angry. You wouldn't like her when she's angry.
Don't make Mala angry. You wouldn't like her when she's angry.
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 14:29:59
Raine on 06/25/2009 14:29:59
No he mentioned her as a her -- and before his wife, when he was saying that he hurt people.
I think this is a woman, I think this is a long time affair and I think everyone on his staff knew.
I think this is a woman, I think this is a long time affair and I think everyone on his staff knew.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:31:38
me bitchy isn't fun for anyone ;)
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 14:31:38
Quote by livingonli:
Maybe the neighbors need to know;
Don't make Mala angry. You wouldn't like her when she's angry.
me bitchy isn't fun for anyone ;)
Comment by TriSec on 06/25/2009 14:42:07
TriSec on 06/25/2009 14:42:07
Listening to Keith reading the emails.
I'm rather disturbed by this. (I could never write drivel like that....)
I'm rather disturbed by this. (I could never write drivel like that....)
Comment by Random on 06/25/2009 14:43:07
Random on 06/25/2009 14:43:07
Oh right...BobR...I do have a gf so..yeah.
Comment by 
BobR on 06/25/2009 14:49:18
Maybe I'm being overly sensitive, but I don't see the need to make those emails public...
BobR on 06/25/2009 14:49:18
Quote by TriSec:
Listening to Keith reading the emails.
I'm rather disturbed by this. (I could never write drivel like that....)
Maybe I'm being overly sensitive, but I don't see the need to make those emails public...
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 15:13:59
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 15:13:59
From Sweden - Parents of 2-year old keeping their child's gender a secret - from the public and from their child.
Not something I would personally do, or necessarily agree with, but from a purely scientific and sociological standpoint it's a very interesting experiment.
Not something I would personally do, or necessarily agree with, but from a purely scientific and sociological standpoint it's a very interesting experiment.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 15:26:27
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 15:26:27
Bachmann : I filled out the census survey. It was just like the Japanese-American camps during WWII
:foil:
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Comment by TriSec on 06/25/2009 15:27:16
TriSec on 06/25/2009 15:27:16
Computer is fixed! I'll be back online tonight. :party:
And car's in the shop today, too. Needed brakes and an Inspection. But I already had an estimate from another repair shop heading in, so I knew about what to expect. No surprises, there.
And car's in the shop today, too. Needed brakes and an Inspection. But I already had an estimate from another repair shop heading in, so I knew about what to expect. No surprises, there.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 15:34:34
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 15:34:34
I have this song on my iPod
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 15:35:35
Raine on 06/25/2009 15:35:35
Bat.Shit.Crazy.
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 15:36:04
Love that song!
Raine on 06/25/2009 15:36:04
Quote by wickedpam:
I have this song on my iPod
Love that song!
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 15:37:12
It's Pat!
That is strange and I would be interested is seeing how this turns out.
Raine on 06/25/2009 15:37:12
Quote by Scoopster:
From Sweden - Parents of 2-year old keeping their child's gender a secret - from the public and from their child.
Not something I would personally do, or necessarily agree with, but from a purely scientific and sociological standpoint it's a very interesting experiment.
It's Pat!
That is strange and I would be interested is seeing how this turns out.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 15:37:33
I think I got it off the Priscilla soundtrack with many others :p
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 15:37:33
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I have this song on my iPod
Love that song!
I think I got it off the Priscilla soundtrack with many others :p
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 15:37:48
I dunno if you gf would like that , sir... :D
Raine on 06/25/2009 15:37:48
Quote by Random:
If random steals a cookie, does that make Random gay?
I dunno if you gf would like that , sir... :D
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 15:44:32
Raine on 06/25/2009 15:44:32
More Palin Dramatics...
Except-- it wasn't Trig in the picture.
Seriously this woman gets unhinged at the sight of a hangnail -- She simply cannot handle beign a presidential Candidate. It's getting REALLY ridiculous. Her over-reaction, and growling.. is going to start having people question if she can handle the
It's even got the GOP wondering if she can handle the heat of the presidency. You can only cry wolf so many times. :rolleyes2:
Recently we learned of a malicious desecration of a photo of the Governor and baby Trig that has become an iconic representation of a mother's love for a special needs child.
The mere idea of someone doctoring the photo of a special needs baby is appalling. To learn that two Alaskans did it is absolutely sickening. Linda Kellen Biegel, the official Democrat Party blogger for Alaska, should be ashamed of herself and the Democratic National Committee should be ashamed for promoting this website and encouraging this atrocious behavior.
Babies and children are off limits. It is past time to restore decency in politics and real tolerance for all Americans. The Obama Administration sets the moral compass for its party. We ask that special needs children be loved, respected and accepted and that this type of degeneracy be condemned.
Except-- it wasn't Trig in the picture.
Seriously this woman gets unhinged at the sight of a hangnail -- She simply cannot handle beign a presidential Candidate. It's getting REALLY ridiculous. Her over-reaction, and growling.. is going to start having people question if she can handle the
It's even got the GOP wondering if she can handle the heat of the presidency. You can only cry wolf so many times. :rolleyes2:
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 15:51:23
Raine on 06/25/2009 15:51:23
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 15:52:48
Raine on 06/25/2009 15:52:48
Caller, that is not true. I do have dear friendships with the opposite sex.
Comment by Random on 06/25/2009 15:52:54
Hm...she'd just want to watch.
Random on 06/25/2009 15:52:54
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
If random steals a cookie, does that make Random gay?
I dunno if you gf would like that , sir... :D
Hm...she'd just want to watch.
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 15:54:43
Well--- go forth and steal cookies! :P
Raine on 06/25/2009 15:54:43
Quote by Random:Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
If random steals a cookie, does that make Random gay?
I dunno if you gf would like that , sir... :D
Hm...she'd just want to watch.
Comment by Random on 06/25/2009 15:56:20
Note the only dissenting opinion was of the Clarence "I don't like dem blacks" Thomas
Random on 06/25/2009 15:56:20
Note the only dissenting opinion was of the Clarence "I don't like dem blacks" Thomas
Comment by wickedpam on 06/25/2009 15:57:03
wickedpam on 06/25/2009 15:57:03
Being on a network isn't being infront of everybody? :scratchhead:
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 15:58:23
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 15:58:23
Because this meme will never get old:
I had to walk 20 yards in 90 degree heat. This is what the Bataan Death March must have been like.
Job interview went pretty well I think. I hope to know something in the next couple of days.
I had to walk 20 yards in 90 degree heat. This is what the Bataan Death March must have been like.
Job interview went pretty well I think. I hope to know something in the next couple of days.
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 16:01:47
SHOCKER I tell you!
Thomas is Mr. No.
Raine on 06/25/2009 16:01:47
Quote by Random:
Note the only dissenting opinion was of the Clarence "I don't like dem blacks" Thomas
Thomas is Mr. No.
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 16:02:18
Raine on 06/25/2009 16:02:18
Quote by Mondobubba:
Because this meme will never get old:
I had to walk 20 yards in 90 degree heat. This is what the Bataan Death March must have been like.
Job interview went pretty well I think. I hope to know something in the next couple of days.
Comment by Random on 06/25/2009 16:02:18
Random had to carry a box of books so he knows what Jesus felt like carrying the cross.
Random on 06/25/2009 16:02:18
Quote by Mondobubba:
Because this meme will never get old:
I had to walk 20 yards in 90 degree heat. This is what the Bataan Death March must have been like.
Job interview went pretty well I think. I hope to know something in the next couple of days.
Random had to carry a box of books so he knows what Jesus felt like carrying the cross.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:03:12
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:03:12
Michelle Bachmann Turner Overdrive, your level of bat shit crazy is set to AWESOME!
She is linking Census data to Japanese internment.
She is linking Census data to Japanese internment.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:06:52
As I have said, she is a vindictive, mean spirited, whiskey tango, snow billy princess who too entirely too thin skinned for the current job she has.
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:06:52
Quote by Raine:
More Palin Dramatics...Recently we learned of a malicious desecration of a photo of the Governor and baby Trig that has become an iconic representation of a mother's love for a special needs child.
The mere idea of someone doctoring the photo of a special needs baby is appalling. To learn that two Alaskans did it is absolutely sickening. Linda Kellen Biegel, the official Democrat Party blogger for Alaska, should be ashamed of herself and the Democratic National Committee should be ashamed for promoting this website and encouraging this atrocious behavior.
Babies and children are off limits. It is past time to restore decency in politics and real tolerance for all Americans. The Obama Administration sets the moral compass for its party. We ask that special needs children be loved, respected and accepted and that this type of degeneracy be condemned.
Except-- it wasn't Trig in the picture.
Seriously this woman gets unhinged at the sight of a hangnail -- She simply cannot handle beign a presidential Candidate. It's getting REALLY ridiculous. Her over-reaction, and growling.. is going to start having people question if she can handle the
It's even got the GOP wondering if she can handle the heat of the presidency. You can only cry wolf so many times. :rolleyes2:
As I have said, she is a vindictive, mean spirited, whiskey tango, snow billy princess who too entirely too thin skinned for the current job she has.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 16:08:41
Clarence Thomas reminds me so much of him..
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 16:08:41
Quote by Random:
Note the only dissenting opinion was of the Clarence "I don't like dem blacks" Thomas
Clarence Thomas reminds me so much of him..
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:10:09
I'm sure a PC could do that. It could also be set up so it wouldn't fly off on it's own. Because if you really want you can drill down on that command line if you need to.
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:10:09
Quote by Raine:
Why Mac is your only Option... can your PC do this?
I'm sure a PC could do that. It could also be set up so it wouldn't fly off on it's own. Because if you really want you can drill down on that command line if you need to.
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 16:12:16
Raine on 06/25/2009 16:12:16
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 16:13:18
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 16:13:18
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:28:35
:scans blog: The was a certain testicles crawling back into the intingual canal feeling for me at first, but then I thought did Sanford send the emails on his [email protected] account? If if did it is a matter of public record and he's a dope. It they weren't then I'm with ya Bobber.
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:28:35
Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
Listening to Keith reading the emails.
I'm rather disturbed by this. (I could never write drivel like that....)
Maybe I'm being overly sensitive, but I don't see the need to make those emails public...
:scans blog: The was a certain testicles crawling back into the intingual canal feeling for me at first, but then I thought did Sanford send the emails on his [email protected] account? If if did it is a matter of public record and he's a dope. It they weren't then I'm with ya Bobber.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:29:55
Scoop sometimes I think you might have too much time on your hands. Take up a sport that gets you outdoors. I'm just sayin! :poke:
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:29:55
Quote by Scoopster:
Here's something else a PC can do.. Hackintosh!
I might do this with my old machine.. heh
Scoop sometimes I think you might have too much time on your hands. Take up a sport that gets you outdoors. I'm just sayin! :poke:
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 16:31:36
Heh.. I already have - office equiment cricket.
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 16:31:36
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Here's something else a PC can do.. Hackintosh!
I might do this with my old machine.. heh
Scoop sometimes I think you might have too much time on your hands. Take up a sport that gets you outdoors. I'm just sayin! :poke:
Heh.. I already have - office equiment cricket.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:37:19
Scoop, I didn't even need the graphic to know exactly where you were going. :rofl:
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 16:37:19
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
Here's something else a PC can do.. Hackintosh!
I might do this with my old machine.. heh
Scoop sometimes I think you might have too much time on your hands. Take up a sport that gets you outdoors. I'm just sayin! :poke:
Heh.. I already have - office equiment cricket.
Scoop, I didn't even need the graphic to know exactly where you were going. :rofl:
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 16:41:30
Raine on 06/25/2009 16:41:30
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 16:42:03
Raine on 06/25/2009 16:42:03
Oh Thom --- you are so wonderful in your overthinking way...
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 16:48:18
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 16:48:18
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 06/25/2009 16:49:30
Don't worry. It was only out for a short time. It's gone again.
trojanrabbit on 06/25/2009 16:49:30
Quote by TriSec:
There's a big yellow thing in the sky. It feels hot on my skin and it hurts to look at it.
I'm scared.
Don't worry. It was only out for a short time. It's gone again.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/25/2009 16:53:10
trojanrabbit on 06/25/2009 16:53:10
Just heard that Farrah Fawcett passed away.
Comment by BobR on 06/25/2009 16:56:09
sounds like she's jumping on the new internet meme as well...
BobR on 06/25/2009 16:56:09
Quote by Scoopster:
Bachmann : I filled out the census survey. It was just like the Japanese-American camps during WWII
:foil:
sounds like she's jumping on the new internet meme as well...
Comment by livingonli on 06/25/2009 17:09:55
livingonli on 06/25/2009 17:09:55
Damn computer or damn printer. Spent the last hour having to reboot the computer but finally found that one of the printer connections came out which is why I couldn't print anything but finally got it working again.
It's just that kind of day.
Good luck with you on the interview, Mondo.
It's just that kind of day.
Good luck with you on the interview, Mondo.
Comment by clintster on 06/25/2009 17:21:04
More than just a pretty face. Rest in peace, ma'am; it is well deserved.
clintster on 06/25/2009 17:21:04
Quote by Raine:
RIP Farrah Fawcett...
More than just a pretty face. Rest in peace, ma'am; it is well deserved.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 17:32:25
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 17:32:25
Today's brilliant one-liner!
Well, at least now we know Sanford's stance on offshore drilling
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 17:42:41
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 17:42:41
Comment by TriSec on 06/25/2009 18:14:20
TriSec on 06/25/2009 18:14:20
Listening to some Pat Metheny off on a 20-minute riff....
Sure hope he's on the road again soon, haven't seen him in a few years now.
Los Reyes, too.
Sure hope he's on the road again soon, haven't seen him in a few years now.
Los Reyes, too.
Comment by Random on 06/25/2009 18:15:29
ahh...yes...
But remember, don't feed the trolls.
Random on 06/25/2009 18:15:29
Quote by Scoopster:
HAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA I love it when the wingnut forum troll actually poses the dumbest possible "trap" questions!
ahh...yes...
But remember, don't feed the trolls.
Comment by livingonli on 06/25/2009 19:12:26
livingonli on 06/25/2009 19:12:26
Oh, great. Wendell filling in for Randi. Well, at least I can listen to Thom while I drive out later.
Comment by clintster on 06/25/2009 19:47:33
clintster on 06/25/2009 19:47:33
Well, the State (Columbia SC's newspaper) seems to have a sense of humor about the Sanford mess:
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 19:54:46
Raine on 06/25/2009 19:54:46
Ok... I get back and here Johnny Wendall? *click*
Comment by TriSec on 06/25/2009 20:07:13
TriSec on 06/25/2009 20:07:13
Wendell, that's 'scary rant man', innit?
Comment by clintster on 06/25/2009 20:09:34
clintster on 06/25/2009 20:09:34
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 20:21:40
Rush is an idiot, Chapter 786:
On his radio show today, Rush Limbaugh offered his own explanation for the Mark Sanford scandal: That Sanford flew out of the country to have an affair because President Obama drove him over the edge:
Audio at the link.
Raine on 06/25/2009 20:21:40
Rush is an idiot, Chapter 786: On his radio show today, Rush Limbaugh offered his own explanation for the Mark Sanford scandal: That Sanford flew out of the country to have an affair because President Obama drove him over the edge:
Audio at the link.
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 20:23:03
I can't read it..
That said, That woman seems to have gone deep underground...
Raine on 06/25/2009 20:23:03
Quote by clintster:
Just so's you know how the story is being covered in Argentina...
That said, That woman seems to have gone deep underground...
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 20:49:24
Raine on 06/25/2009 20:49:24
Comment by Raine on 06/25/2009 20:51:33
Raine on 06/25/2009 20:51:33
Comment by Random on 06/25/2009 20:58:24
Well, the shop that made the ad has a sense of humor, though the paper probably does too for printing it.
Random on 06/25/2009 20:58:24
Quote by clintster:
Well, the State (Columbia SC's newspaper) seems to have a sense of humor about the Sanford mess:
Well, the shop that made the ad has a sense of humor, though the paper probably does too for printing it.
Comment by livingonli on 06/25/2009 21:13:39
livingonli on 06/25/2009 21:13:39
Time to go head off for the guy's night out in Bay Shore so I will talk to you all when I get back. 
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 22:24:16
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 22:24:16
Michael Jackson's dead!
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 22:36:45
Just saw this on the news as I got home.. sure as shit didn't see this coming. :o
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 22:36:45
Quote by Mondobubba:
Michael Jackson's dead!
Just saw this on the news as I got home.. sure as shit didn't see this coming. :o
Comment by clintster on 06/25/2009 22:38:07
clintster on 06/25/2009 22:38:07
Damn. Despite all the crap about his personal life, I'm sad. Just sad.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 06/25/2009 22:39:00
Actually, if that was really the case it wouldn't really bother me. The more Rethugs driven over the edge the merrier.
trojanrabbit on 06/25/2009 22:39:00
Quote by Raine:
On his radio show today, Rush Limbaugh offered his own explanation for the Mark Sanford scandal: That Sanford flew out of the country to have an affair because President Obama drove him over the edge:
Audio at the link.
Actually, if that was really the case it wouldn't really bother me. The more Rethugs driven over the edge the merrier.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/25/2009 22:49:40
Scoopster on 06/25/2009 22:49:40
Only 50 years old...
For the second time today, I have to break out my irrational-fear-of-dying song.
For the second time today, I have to break out my irrational-fear-of-dying song.
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 23:11:25
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 23:11:25
Oh Survivor at the Miccasuke Casino in Tampa for the 4th!
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 23:12:25
Mondobubba on 06/25/2009 23:12:25
I've put on the Marlins-Os game, they are packing em in there in Miami tonight!
Comment by Raine on 06/26/2009 00:03:31
Raine on 06/26/2009 00:03:31
::::cry:::::
It really sucked learning about the death of one of your musical Idols at a dinner party... I am so glad to be home...
:cry:
It really sucked learning about the death of one of your musical Idols at a dinner party...
I am so glad to be home... :cry:
Comment by Mondobubba on 06/26/2009 00:09:30
Mondobubba on 06/26/2009 00:09:30
Boy Michael Eric Dyson really sounds full of academic shit on MSNBC.
Comment by TriSec on 06/26/2009 01:15:20
TriSec on 06/26/2009 01:15:20
So, does anyone think Jacko was poisoned by the GOP to knock Sanford of the front page?