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A WTF Moment for our times.
Author: Raine
Date: 06/03/2010 12:37:23
Good morning. What you are about to read might be one of the greatest WTF moments in American political history:
I'm not sure where to begin with this one.
It was a deepwater drilling rig that exploded and caused this disaster, and Governor Jindal is actually trying to say that the drilling moratorium is causing his state to suffer? If this isn't the perfect example of asking to put out a fire with gasoline, I simply do not know what is. This is a man who seems to have no clue about what to do with this disaster and would rather have the Federal Government continue the same path that brought the gulf to its knees. Between this and what the Former half term Governor of Alaska had to say about this disaster, I don't know what to say about the logic of these people any more.
Maybe you can help me out with this one, because I'm really truly confused. They still are the party of 'Drill Baby Drill' even in the face of complete disaster. Instead of trying a new approach they blame and keep going in the same direction-- the wrong one.
It's insane when someone does the same thing over and over and expects a different result. I think we've got a few classic examples right here.
and 
Raine
Dear President Obama and Secretary Salazar:
I am writing to express my grave concerns regarding the severe economic impact of a six-month (or longer) suspension of activity at 33 previously permitted deepwater drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, including and in particular the 22 deepwater drilling rigs currently in operation off the Louisiana coast.
Already, Louisiana has suffered severe negative economic and ecological impacts from the BP oil spill. Our seafood industry is experiencing huge economic losses that have only been partially mitigated by a frustratingly slow and inadequate BP claims process. Moreover, our precious wetlands are suffering incalculable, permanent damages, while our tourism industry faces escalating losses.
During one of the most challenging economic periods in decades, the last thing we need is to enact public policies that will certainly destroy thousands of existing jobs while preventing the creation of thousands more.
The Louisiana Department of Economic Development estimates that the active drilling suspension alone will result in a loss of 3,000 to 6,000 Louisiana jobs in the next 2-3 weeks and potentially over 10,000 Louisiana jobs within a few months. If the suspension of active drilling activity continues for an extended period, LED estimates that our state risks losing more than 20,000 existing and potential new Louisiana jobs in the next 12-18 months.
Obviously these losses would come on top of those already generated by the spill and its related effects. Moreover, the announced moratorium of deepwater drilling activity creates a significant risk that many of these drilling platforms would be relocated to other countries -- along with the hundreds of high-paying jobs that they each create.
Additionally, I fully understand the need for strict oversight of deepwater drilling. However, I would ask that the federal government move quickly to ensure that all deepwater drilling is in proper compliance with federal regulation and is conducted safely so that energy production and more importantly, thousands of jobs, are not in limbo.
Thank you in advance for your swift consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Governor Bobby Jindal
It was a deepwater drilling rig that exploded and caused this disaster, and Governor Jindal is actually trying to say that the drilling moratorium is causing his state to suffer? If this isn't the perfect example of asking to put out a fire with gasoline, I simply do not know what is. This is a man who seems to have no clue about what to do with this disaster and would rather have the Federal Government continue the same path that brought the gulf to its knees. Between this and what the Former half term Governor of Alaska had to say about this disaster, I don't know what to say about the logic of these people any more.
Radical environmentalists: you are damaging the planet with your efforts to lock up safer drilling areas. There’s nothing clean and green about your misguided, nonsensical radicalism, and Americans are on to you as we question your true motives.
Maybe you can help me out with this one, because I'm really truly confused. They still are the party of 'Drill Baby Drill' even in the face of complete disaster. Instead of trying a new approach they blame and keep going in the same direction-- the wrong one.
It's insane when someone does the same thing over and over and expects a different result. I think we've got a few classic examples right here.
and Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 12:58:18
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 12:58:18
Morning 
ugh - these people - they give me a headache in my eye
ugh - these people - they give me a headache in my eye
Comment by 
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:02:15
You too? I swear I was having a hard enough time trying to write a blog this morning and when I stumbled across this, it stopped me in my tracks.
Seriously, I am just floored.
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:02:15
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
ugh - these people - they give me a headache in my eye
You too? I swear I was having a hard enough time trying to write a blog this morning and when I stumbled across this, it stopped me in my tracks.
Seriously, I am just floored.
Comment by 
TriSec on 06/03/2010 13:09:17
TriSec on 06/03/2010 13:09:17
Morning.
Sorry for the mess; help me pick up my brain?
Sorry for the mess; help me pick up my brain?
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 13:24:42
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 13:24:42
you know I actually had someone on Twitter tell me that the reason the clean up is going so slow is because Obama keeps getting in the way - I think that's when my eye started to twitch 
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 13:36:37
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 13:36:37
Homer has more morals
Comment by TriSec on 06/03/2010 13:38:32
TriSec on 06/03/2010 13:38:32
I'm increasingly impressed by all the excuses they have been wheeling out.
Like I said yesterday, they dug from both ends of the English Channel and met in the middle just six inches off; how hard could it be to find the wellhead?
All this robotic stuff is really getting silly. Can't they do better than that?
WHOI, Scripps, IFREMER, the Russkies, and who knows who else all have manned submersibles capable of reaching 5,000 feet down. Where are they in all this?
Don't forget that the Titanic was discovered and then extensively mapped, photgraphed, and explored with 1980s technology at almost 3x the depth....none of the advanced submersibles, ROVs, or any other thing would help here?
BP should be fined at the following rate, retroactive to the first day:
Day 1 - $1
Day 2 - $2
Day 3 - $4
Day 5 - $8
Day 6 - $16
You see where I'm going with this?
Stupid Republicans. Stupid Oil.
Like I said yesterday, they dug from both ends of the English Channel and met in the middle just six inches off; how hard could it be to find the wellhead?
All this robotic stuff is really getting silly. Can't they do better than that?
WHOI, Scripps, IFREMER, the Russkies, and who knows who else all have manned submersibles capable of reaching 5,000 feet down. Where are they in all this?
Don't forget that the Titanic was discovered and then extensively mapped, photgraphed, and explored with 1980s technology at almost 3x the depth....none of the advanced submersibles, ROVs, or any other thing would help here?
BP should be fined at the following rate, retroactive to the first day:
Day 1 - $1
Day 2 - $2
Day 3 - $4
Day 5 - $8
Day 6 - $16
You see where I'm going with this?
Stupid Republicans. Stupid Oil.
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 13:43:26
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:43:26
oo000oo Grayson is taking a winger to the woodhouse.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 13:43:53
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 13:43:53
Congressman Greyson! 
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 13:45:47
woodshed is what I meant to say...
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:45:47
Quote by Raine:
oo000oo Grayson is taking a winger to the woodhouse.
woodshed is what I meant to say...
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 06/03/2010 13:47:38
velveeta jones on 06/03/2010 13:47:38
Wow. Just .... wow. Ya know, frankly he could make the case that he is CREATING jobs by all the cleanup that needs to happen. Sort of lemonade out of lemons situation, but really..... For FUCKS SAKE!!
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 13:48:37
We're dogsitting the neighbor's Corgie. His name is Quincy. He's here trying to get settled in and is now growling at the Sassy commercials!!!
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:48:37
We're dogsitting the neighbor's Corgie. His name is Quincy. He's here trying to get settled in and is now growling at the Sassy commercials!!!
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 13:50:04
I know!
Poor poor oil companies.
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:50:04
Quote by velveeta jones:
Wow. Just .... wow. Ya know, frankly he could make the case that he is CREATING jobs by all the cleanup that needs to happen. Sort of lemonade out of lemons situation, but really..... For FUCKS SAKE!!
I know!
Poor poor oil companies.
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 13:51:05
And I wanna give Rebekah serious PROPS for letting that call get thru.
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:51:05
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:
oo000oo Grayson is taking a winger to the woodhouse.
woodshed is what I meant to say...
And I wanna give Rebekah serious PROPS for letting that call get thru.
Comment by 
clintster on 06/03/2010 13:52:47
clintster on 06/03/2010 13:52:47
I have to say in respoonse to the RWLM who called asking "Who uses ethanol in their car?"
*ahem* Me-me-me-me-meeeee...
I DO, YOU DOLT!!!
*ahem* Me-me-me-me-meeeee...
I DO, YOU DOLT!!!
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 13:55:18
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:55:18
Yes actually-- Until Bush is held accountable for ANYTHING -- YES Obama gets a pass RW Mothafucker.
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 13:57:29
because here is the thing -- these people calling and saying that Obama is blaming Bush for their justification NEVER held Bush accountable for anything -- BUT NOW ARE BLAMING OBAMA FOR EVERYTHING.
I am sick and tired of these righteous assholes.
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:57:29
Quote by Raine:
Yes actually-- Until Bush is held accountable for ANYTHING -- YES Obama gets a pass RW Mothafucker.
because here is the thing -- these people calling and saying that Obama is blaming Bush for their justification NEVER held Bush accountable for anything -- BUT NOW ARE BLAMING OBAMA FOR EVERYTHING.
I am sick and tired of these righteous assholes.
Comment by clintster on 06/03/2010 13:57:43
And wasn't the Dubya administration blaming Bill Clinton for their own f'ups even into January '09?
clintster on 06/03/2010 13:57:43
Quote by Raine:
Yes actually-- Until Bush is held accountable for ANYTHING -- YES Obama gets a pass RW Mothafucker.
And wasn't the Dubya administration blaming Bill Clinton for their own f'ups even into January '09?
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 13:58:12
Aww Clint, I know you missed all this RWLM Fun -- 
Raine on 06/03/2010 13:58:12
Quote by clintster:
I have to say in respoonse to the RWLM who called asking "Who uses ethanol in their car?"
*ahem* Me-me-me-me-meeeee...
I DO, YOU DOLT!!!
Comment by clintster on 06/03/2010 14:03:21
I have. It's nice to have a cathartic outlet.
clintster on 06/03/2010 14:03:21
Quote by Raine:Aww Clint, I know you missed all this RWLM Fun --Quote by clintster:
I have to say in respoonse to the RWLM who called asking "Who uses ethanol in their car?"
*ahem* Me-me-me-me-meeeee...
I DO, YOU DOLT!!!
I have. It's nice to have a cathartic outlet.
Comment by clintster on 06/03/2010 14:05:58
clintster on 06/03/2010 14:05:58
Having my summer "off" (wifey has me doing infrastructure work on our back porch), I have to say that I am glad that I'm going to be more mobile with my Steph listening the next few weeks. Right now I'm listening to the stream over KTLK on my iPod.
:TRMS: Nice.
:TRMS: Nice.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 06/03/2010 14:22:16
Scoopster on 06/03/2010 14:22:16
Morning all! 
Lots of activity on the ROVcam this morning.. looks like they're finished with the secondary cut and are gonna try mounting the new riser pipe today. Hopefully this will allow them to at least not have all that oil leaking into the open water!
Lots of activity on the ROVcam this morning.. looks like they're finished with the secondary cut and are gonna try mounting the new riser pipe today. Hopefully this will allow them to at least not have all that oil leaking into the open water!
Comment by Scoopster on 06/03/2010 14:23:23
Scoopster on 06/03/2010 14:23:23
Of course, on the other hand now that the pipe is cut off and it's just wide open it's spewing a whole crapload more, for the moment. 
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 14:24:25
He doesn't like Sassy's politics
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 14:24:25
Quote by Raine:
He doesn't like Sassy's politics
Comment by 
BobR on 06/03/2010 14:34:08
not like those Luckie Duckies living on the gulf Coast who can get their oil for free now. They just have to go dip it out of the water! Perhaps the oil companies can find a way to charge them for that.
BobR on 06/03/2010 14:34:08
Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Wow. Just .... wow. Ya know, frankly he could make the case that he is CREATING jobs by all the cleanup that needs to happen. Sort of lemonade out of lemons situation, but really..... For FUCKS SAKE!!
I know!
Poor poor oil companies.
not like those Luckie Duckies living on the gulf Coast who can get their oil for free now. They just have to go dip it out of the water! Perhaps the oil companies can find a way to charge them for that.
Comment by clintster on 06/03/2010 14:41:11
Speaking of Lucky Ducky
clintster on 06/03/2010 14:41:11
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Wow. Just .... wow. Ya know, frankly he could make the case that he is CREATING jobs by all the cleanup that needs to happen. Sort of lemonade out of lemons situation, but really..... For FUCKS SAKE!!
I know!
Poor poor oil companies.
not like those Luckie Duckies living on the gulf Coast who can get their oil for free now. They just have to go dip it out of the water! Perhaps the oil companies can find a way to charge them for that.
Speaking of Lucky Ducky
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 14:41:32
can't say I disagree with that!
Raine on 06/03/2010 14:41:32
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
He doesn't like Sassy's politics
can't say I disagree with that!
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 14:44:34
Raine on 06/03/2010 14:44:34
Quote by clintster:Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Wow. Just .... wow. Ya know, frankly he could make the case that he is CREATING jobs by all the cleanup that needs to happen. Sort of lemonade out of lemons situation, but really..... For FUCKS SAKE!!
I know!
Poor poor oil companies.
not like those Luckie Duckies living on the gulf Coast who can get their oil for free now. They just have to go dip it out of the water! Perhaps the oil companies can find a way to charge them for that.
Speaking of Lucky Ducky
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 14:46:38
I'm REALLy getting scared.
I may never watch an action adventure movie again -- because EVERYTHING after this disaster will pale in comparison. On the other hand, at least I know that the movies end well.
Even "I am Legend" did.
Raine on 06/03/2010 14:46:38
Quote by Scoopster:
Of course, on the other hand now that the pipe is cut off and it's just wide open it's spewing a whole crapload more, for the moment.
I'm REALLy getting scared.
I may never watch an action adventure movie again -- because EVERYTHING after this disaster will pale in comparison. On the other hand, at least I know that the movies end well.
Even "I am Legend" did.
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 14:54:31
Raine on 06/03/2010 14:54:31
really? And also and such:
C'mon., Extreme Greenies-who-lock-up-our-lands
Character not developd n ease&quiet;its thru experience of trial&suffering the soul's strengthened,ambition inspired,success achieved-Keller
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 14:55:08
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 14:55:08
ummm - my house does not use gas...
Comment by clintster on 06/03/2010 15:01:04
OK, two points:
1) When did Dr. Bronner get reincarnated as a half-term Twitwit?
2) Hellen Keller? HELLEN KELLER? This Helen Keller?
Methinks La Palin may want to do some fancy book readin' if she wants to avoid quotin' socialests and such, youbetchaalsotoo.
clintster on 06/03/2010 15:01:04
Quote by Raine:
really?And also and such:C'mon., Extreme Greenies-who-lock-up-our-landsCharacter not developd n ease&quiet;its thru experience of trial&suffering the soul's strengthened,ambition inspired,success achieved-Keller
OK, two points:
1) When did Dr. Bronner get reincarnated as a half-term Twitwit?
2) Hellen Keller? HELLEN KELLER? This Helen Keller?
A prolific author, Keller was well traveled, and was outspoken in her opposition to war. A member of the Socialist Party USA and the Wobblies, she campaigned for women's suffrage, workers' rights and socialism, as well as many other leftist causes.
Methinks La Palin may want to do some fancy book readin' if she wants to avoid quotin' socialests and such, youbetchaalsotoo.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 06/03/2010 15:02:45
Yeah, if NBC didn't have its head up its ass, we could have been watching Shatner perform these and other Tweets as beat poetry for the past six months.
Mondobubba on 06/03/2010 15:02:45
Quote by Raine:
really?And also and such:C'mon., Extreme Greenies-who-lock-up-our-landsCharacter not developd n ease&quiet;its thru experience of trial&suffering the soul's strengthened,ambition inspired,success achieved-Keller
Yeah, if NBC didn't have its head up its ass, we could have been watching Shatner perform these and other Tweets as beat poetry for the past six months.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:10:29
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:10:29
I bet I could have gone to the Clicquot event last night that all the managers did - durn!
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 15:12:52
Ok, Clint -- I tweeted that. Brilliant catch.
Raine on 06/03/2010 15:12:52
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
really?And also and such:C'mon., Extreme Greenies-who-lock-up-our-landsCharacter not developd n ease&quiet;its thru experience of trial&suffering the soul's strengthened,ambition inspired,success achieved-Keller
OK, two points:
1) When did Dr. Bronner get reincarnated as a half-term Twitwit?
2) Hellen Keller? HELLEN KELLER? This Helen Keller?A prolific author, Keller was well traveled, and was outspoken in her opposition to war. A member of the Socialist Party USA and the Wobblies, she campaigned for women's suffrage, workers' rights and socialism, as well as many other leftist causes.
Methinks La Palin may want to do some fancy book readin' if she wants to avoid quotin' socialests and such, youbetchaalsotoo.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:21:20
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:21:20
I like this song 
even have the CD
even have the CD
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:21:57
and I retweeted
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:21:57
Quote by Raine:Ok, Clint -- I tweeted that. Brilliant catch.Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
really?And also and such:C'mon., Extreme Greenies-who-lock-up-our-landsCharacter not developd n ease&quiet;its thru experience of trial&suffering the soul's strengthened,ambition inspired,success achieved-Keller
OK, two points:
1) When did Dr. Bronner get reincarnated as a half-term Twitwit?
2) Hellen Keller? HELLEN KELLER? This Helen Keller?A prolific author, Keller was well traveled, and was outspoken in her opposition to war. A member of the Socialist Party USA and the Wobblies, she campaigned for women's suffrage, workers' rights and socialism, as well as many other leftist causes.
Methinks La Palin may want to do some fancy book readin' if she wants to avoid quotin' socialests and such, youbetchaalsotoo.
and I retweeted
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 15:35:15
Raine on 06/03/2010 15:35:15
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 15:38:44
Raine on 06/03/2010 15:38:44
This interview is rather amazing.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:41:06
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:41:06
you know I think that was one of the first things my half brother told me - I think I was more surprised that he just told me when I hadn't ever asked about his love life
Comment by BobR on 06/03/2010 15:44:39
Dixie Carter and now Rue. They don't make them like that in the South anymore...
BobR on 06/03/2010 15:44:39
Quote by Raine:
Aww Damn.
Rue McClanahan has left.
I just loved her as Blanche.
Dixie Carter and now Rue. They don't make them like that in the South anymore...
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:50:43
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:50:43
I didn't realize Chely Wright was so funny - I may have to pick up a couple of her other cd's
Comment by 
livingonli on 06/03/2010 15:51:19
livingonli on 06/03/2010 15:51:19
Good morning everyone. My schedule seems to make it almost make it impossible to wake up in the morning. It looks like I missed some good stuff on the show today.
Mala, I never got your review on the new Doctor. I am still shaking my fist at Cablevision for not carrying BBC America.
Mala, I never got your review on the new Doctor. I am still shaking my fist at Cablevision for not carrying BBC America.
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 15:51:22
Raine on 06/03/2010 15:51:22
Quote by wickedpam:
you know I think that was one of the first things my half brother told me - I think I was more surprised that he just told me when I hadn't ever asked about his love life
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:51:38
Ladies? No, southern girls are no longer the ladies they used to be
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:51:38
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Aww Damn.
Rue McClanahan has left.
I just loved her as Blanche.
Dixie Carter and now Rue. They don't make them like that in the South anymore...
Ladies? No, southern girls are no longer the ladies they used to be
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 15:52:50
She is wonderful. I may do the same. Smart, Funny and dammit, I want to support her.
Raine on 06/03/2010 15:52:50
Quote by wickedpam:
I didn't realize Chely Wright was so funny - I may have to pick up a couple of her other cd's
She is wonderful. I may do the same. Smart, Funny and dammit, I want to support her.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:52:50
I found out through Facebook that he got married - personally so long as he's happy I don't care - its all good
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:52:50
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
you know I think that was one of the first things my half brother told me - I think I was more surprised that he just told me when I hadn't ever asked about his love life
I found out through Facebook that he got married - personally so long as he's happy I don't care - its all good
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:53:53
I have her first CD but then I kinda fell off the country bandwagon
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:53:53
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
I didn't realize Chely Wright was so funny - I may have to pick up a couple of her other cd's
She is wonderful. I may do the same. Smart, Funny and dammit, I want to support her.
I have her first CD but then I kinda fell off the country bandwagon
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:54:34
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:54:34
Pickett Fences is a song that totally makes me cry every damn time
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:57:08
I'm sorry I thought I told you - he's grown on me - first I thought its a pretty good impression of David Tennet with a little Christopher Eccelston thrown in - but he's starting to develop his own quirks for the character like standing intimatly close to someone when he's talking
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 15:57:08
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone. My schedule seems to make it almost make it impossible to wake up in the morning. It looks like I missed some good stuff on the show today.
Mala, I never got your review on the new Doctor. I am still shaking my fist at Cablevision for not carrying BBC America.
I'm sorry I thought I told you - he's grown on me - first I thought its a pretty good impression of David Tennet with a little Christopher Eccelston thrown in - but he's starting to develop his own quirks for the character like standing intimatly close to someone when he's talking
Comment by TriSec on 06/03/2010 16:00:24
TriSec on 06/03/2010 16:00:24
Lemme veer into a baseball ditch for just a moment...
I'm not sure what to think about the blown Perfect Game call.
There's some strong clamoring for the instant-replay rule to be expanded as a result. The replay clearly shows the runner out by a full step....but I'm not sure I want to see baseball go the way of the NFL.
What say you?
I'm not sure what to think about the blown Perfect Game call.
There's some strong clamoring for the instant-replay rule to be expanded as a result. The replay clearly shows the runner out by a full step....but I'm not sure I want to see baseball go the way of the NFL.
What say you?
Comment by BobR on 06/03/2010 16:11:21
FWIW - I had not seen that particular strip before I made the comment. :smug:
BobR on 06/03/2010 16:11:21
Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:Quote by velveeta jones:
Wow. Just .... wow. Ya know, frankly he could make the case that he is CREATING jobs by all the cleanup that needs to happen. Sort of lemonade out of lemons situation, but really..... For FUCKS SAKE!!
I know!
Poor poor oil companies.
not like those Luckie Duckies living on the gulf Coast who can get their oil for free now. They just have to go dip it out of the water! Perhaps the oil companies can find a way to charge them for that.
Speaking of Lucky Ducky
FWIW - I had not seen that particular strip before I made the comment. :smug:
Comment by BobR on 06/03/2010 16:14:06
A blown call can make a huge difference in a game like baseball. I can see giving each team 3 replay calls per game - that might keep it from being overused, but would be available for those crucial moments.
BobR on 06/03/2010 16:14:06
Quote by TriSec:
Lemme veer into a baseball ditch for just a moment...
I'm not sure what to think about the blown Perfect Game call.
There's some strong clamoring for the instant-replay rule to be expanded as a result. The replay clearly shows the runner out by a full step....but I'm not sure I want to see baseball go the way of the NFL.
What say you?
A blown call can make a huge difference in a game like baseball. I can see giving each team 3 replay calls per game - that might keep it from being overused, but would be available for those crucial moments.
Comment by BobR on 06/03/2010 16:14:54
If that happens, they will instantly lose any remaining cred they have.
BobR on 06/03/2010 16:14:54
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh jeez we do not need this..
If that happens, they will instantly lose any remaining cred they have.
Comment by livingonli on 06/03/2010 16:17:15
That's for sure.
livingonli on 06/03/2010 16:17:15
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Oh jeez we do not need this..
If that happens, they will instantly lose any remaining cred they have.
That's for sure.
Comment by TriSec on 06/03/2010 16:19:42
TriSec on 06/03/2010 16:19:42
Just to note...today is the anniversary of the Ixtoc blowout. (1979)
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 16:21:11
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 16:21:11
you know what I find to be a fairly even source for news - Sunday Morning on CBS
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 16:23:55
I LOVE that show.
It's the ONLY Sunday morning show that I can watch.
Raine on 06/03/2010 16:23:55
Quote by wickedpam:
you know what I find to be a fairly even source for news - Sunday Morning on CBS
I LOVE that show.
It's the ONLY Sunday morning show that I can watch.
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 16:30:03
What the hell.
Who is funding Open Gate? I'm not kidding here, it is time for people to start following the money. There is a systematic march towards RW media consolidation here.
This is like "The Nation" being purchased by Disney. Don't think it can happen? Well, It can, if this happens.
Raine on 06/03/2010 16:30:03
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Oh jeez we do not need this..
If that happens, they will instantly lose any remaining cred they have.
What the hell.
Who is funding Open Gate? I'm not kidding here, it is time for people to start following the money. There is a systematic march towards RW media consolidation here.
This is like "The Nation" being purchased by Disney. Don't think it can happen? Well, It can, if this happens.
Comment by wickedpam on 06/03/2010 16:53:47
wickedpam on 06/03/2010 16:53:47
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
you know what I find to be a fairly even source for news - Sunday Morning on CBS
I LOVE that show.
It's the ONLY Sunday morning show that I can watch.
Comment by 
Random on 06/03/2010 17:15:35
Random on 06/03/2010 17:15:35
*sipping tea*
Hello.
Hello.
Comment by Scoopster on 06/03/2010 17:17:19
Scoopster on 06/03/2010 17:17:19
Hiyas Random! How are you this fine day?
Comment by livingonli on 06/03/2010 17:17:26
livingonli on 06/03/2010 17:17:26
Hi Random.
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 18:36:00
Raine on 06/03/2010 18:36:00
What? Random??? RANDOM?? Random!!!
Comment by livingonli on 06/03/2010 18:49:56
livingonli on 06/03/2010 18:49:56
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 18:50:30
Raine on 06/03/2010 18:50:30
Fracking Georgia.
Georgians won’t have to buy health insurance if they don’t want to, according to legislation Gov. Sonny Perdue signed into law today.
The measure, Senate Bill 411, aims to prevent one of the most controversial provisions of federal health reform from taking effect in the state. Perdue said he signed the bill for the same reason he appointed a special attorney general to challenge the constitutionality of health reform.
“It’s regarding what I believe is a violation of constitutional rights, forcing people to purchase things for which I believe they alone are responsible,” he said.
Comment by Random on 06/03/2010 19:11:14
Random on 06/03/2010 19:11:14
Hm...Random doesn't deserve such a welcome...
*secretly loves it*
*secretly loves it*
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 19:18:45
So how are ya doin'?
Raine on 06/03/2010 19:18:45
Quote by Random:
Hm...Random doesn't deserve such a welcome...
*secretly loves it*
So how are ya doin'?
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 19:26:10
Raine on 06/03/2010 19:26:10
btw, I talked to 
ling darling yesterday. She sends her love. She's blocked from the blog at work but sends her
ling darling yesterday. She sends her love. She's blocked from the blog at work but sends her
Comment by TriSec on 06/03/2010 19:35:00
TriSec on 06/03/2010 19:35:00
Well, there's a gay dame at Fenway today. Sux are losing.
There is a squall line back around the Quabbin, but it won't get here soon enough to help.
There is a squall line back around the Quabbin, but it won't get here soon enough to help.
Comment by Random on 06/03/2010 19:37:16
Random on 06/03/2010 19:37:16
Random's alright. Dealing with a new kitten still and prepping for a game tournament next week.
Comment by livingonli on 06/03/2010 20:02:49
Some employers are really tyrants with how they run the intertubes. Well, there's always facebook but they probably block that too.
livingonli on 06/03/2010 20:02:49
Quote by Raine:
btw, I talked to
Some employers are really tyrants with how they run the intertubes. Well, there's always facebook but they probably block that too.
Comment by clintster on 06/03/2010 20:07:37
I ran into that problem back in March, when the school system switched over to new filtering software. I couldn't access 4F, which was blocked as a "personal blog", and when I got home in the evenings I was generally too pooped to post. But I'm here now.
clintster on 06/03/2010 20:07:37
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
btw, I talked to
Some employers are really tyrants with how they run the intertubes. Well, there's always facebook but they probably block that too.
I ran into that problem back in March, when the school system switched over to new filtering software. I couldn't access 4F, which was blocked as a "personal blog", and when I got home in the evenings I was generally too pooped to post. But I'm here now.
Comment by Raine on 06/03/2010 20:49:38
we might have to figure out a way to change that... personal? pff. WE are GLOBAL®
Raine on 06/03/2010 20:49:38
Quote by clintster:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
btw, I talked to
Some employers are really tyrants with how they run the intertubes. Well, there's always facebook but they probably block that too.
I ran into that problem back in March, when the school system switched over to new filtering software. I couldn't access 4F, which was blocked as a "personal blog", and when I got home in the evenings I was generally too pooped to post. But I'm here now.
Comment by Random on 06/03/2010 22:12:14
Random on 06/03/2010 22:12:14
Random would only like to point out that he is kick ass. That is all.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 06/04/2010 01:37:17
trojanrabbit on 06/04/2010 01:37:17
After reading that nonsense from Gov Piyush I have one thing to say.
Fark LA.
There are two ways you can take that.
But thanks to the greed of the NBA and ABC/ESPN, there will be two fewer people watching The Finals this year.
Fark LA.
There are two ways you can take that.
But thanks to the greed of the NBA and ABC/ESPN, there will be two fewer people watching The Finals this year.
Comment by livingonli on 06/04/2010 03:21:45
Is it the fact that the games start so late, or that the playoffs are so long?
livingonli on 06/04/2010 03:21:45
Quote by trojanrabbit:
After reading that nonsense from Gov Piyush I have one thing to say.
Fark LA.
There are two ways you can take that.
But thanks to the greed of the NBA and ABC/ESPN, there will be two fewer people watching The Finals this year.
Is it the fact that the games start so late, or that the playoffs are so long?