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Tone Deaf
Author: BobR
Date: 04/29/2011 12:39:48
When this country was founded, of the three branches of government, Congress was held in the highest esteem. The top of the Capitol building is higher than any other building in DC. It - and particularly the House of Representatives - is considered to be the "people's House". The Representatives are meant to represent the desires of their constituents in the nation's government. The current crop of Representatives, though, seem to be curiously tone deaf to the desires of the electorate, and bull-headedly determined to impose the ideology of their party and their corporate benefactors on the country.
When they swept into power after last year's elections, it was common knowledge that a combination of disatisfaction with unemployment, and ennui among Democrats were the main factor. Why, then, have they completely ignored the jobs issue?
Despite polling evidence that less than 20% of Americans favor denying abortion under any circumstance, the Republicans are pushing through a bill that would do just that to poor women on Medicaid:
This will not pass the Senate, nor the President's pen. Why bother? So they can have a campaign commericial about it?
Despite polling which shows that most people would like to see MORE added to the new Health Care Reform Law, (even with their mistaken notions about it, thanks to negative and false media coverage), the Republicans are attacking the law again by defunding the state insurance exchanges, a cornerstone to forcing competition between insurance companies (ie: forcing a "market-driven" approach, something Republicans SHOULD support). Like the abortion bill, this will go nowhere in the Senate, so it is once again a waste of effort while they do nothing to improve the jobs situation.
This is occurring on state levels too. Wisconsin is once again on the forefront of buyer's remorse as a new voter ID bill makes its way through the state congress:
Is there a voter-fraud problem in Wisconsin? No - for Republicans, the problem is poor people voting for their opponents. This is a transparent attempt to stop them from even getting to the polls.
As I mentioned in Wednesday's blog, the Republicans are getting an earful from their constituents, including the architect of the conservative planto eliminate Medicare for the budget Paul Ryan (R-WI) (just what was in the water in Wisconsin last year?). Will they pay attention? Will they notice the polling that says 64% of Americans favor raising taxes on the rich to help balance the budget?
I am not optimistic. If the angry voters and the polling don't get through to them, it's going to be a long two years. If only they'd stop talking long enough to listen...
When they swept into power after last year's elections, it was common knowledge that a combination of disatisfaction with unemployment, and ennui among Democrats were the main factor. Why, then, have they completely ignored the jobs issue?
Despite polling evidence that less than 20% of Americans favor denying abortion under any circumstance, the Republicans are pushing through a bill that would do just that to poor women on Medicaid:
House Republicans intend to hold a floor vote on their sweeping anti-abortion bill next week
[...]
The initial version faced explosive blowback for provisions that would have restricted government-subsidized abortion coverage even in cases of rape, incest and when the mother's life is in danger.
Those provisions were stripped out during the Judiciary Committee markup, but the legislation could yet deny Medicaid-based abortion coverage to women even if their health may be adversely affected by carrying the pregnancy to term.
This will not pass the Senate, nor the President's pen. Why bother? So they can have a campaign commericial about it?
Despite polling which shows that most people would like to see MORE added to the new Health Care Reform Law, (even with their mistaken notions about it, thanks to negative and false media coverage), the Republicans are attacking the law again by defunding the state insurance exchanges, a cornerstone to forcing competition between insurance companies (ie: forcing a "market-driven" approach, something Republicans SHOULD support). Like the abortion bill, this will go nowhere in the Senate, so it is once again a waste of effort while they do nothing to improve the jobs situation.
This is occurring on state levels too. Wisconsin is once again on the forefront of buyer's remorse as a new voter ID bill makes its way through the state congress:
For years, Republicans have tried to change state law to require that voters show photo ID at the polls to stop voter fraud, but they have been thwarted by Democrats who argue the change would disenfranchise poor, minority and elderly voters. Republicans swept control of state government in last year's election and now are poised to put the requirement in place.
Under Stone's bill, voters would have to show a Wisconsin driver's license, a state-issued ID card, a military ID, a passport or a naturalization certificate. Students at University of Wisconsin schools and other colleges would not be able to use school-issued IDs.
Those living in nursing homes, retirement homes and the like would be exempt from the law if special registration deputies are sent to their facilities. Elderly and disabled people living in their own homes would be required to show IDs.
Is there a voter-fraud problem in Wisconsin? No - for Republicans, the problem is poor people voting for their opponents. This is a transparent attempt to stop them from even getting to the polls.
As I mentioned in Wednesday's blog, the Republicans are getting an earful from their constituents, including the architect of the conservative plan
I am not optimistic. If the angry voters and the polling don't get through to them, it's going to be a long two years. If only they'd stop talking long enough to listen...
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Comment by 
TriSec on 04/29/2011 12:45:32
TriSec on 04/29/2011 12:45:32
Ah, the magick of Refresh!
(Was just about to post the hard-deck blog. We still do that, yes?)
Royal Wedding?
Well....good luck, you two. Marriage is a hard enough business under ordinary circumstances. Under a magnifying glass will be harder.
I got a chuckle out of Sir Elton fumbling over the church music this morning.
And I observed that Her Majesty does NOT sing "God Save Me" with the rest of her subjects. (Unlike say, the President, who is expected to sing the anthem at a moment's notice.)
Anyway, I digress. Didn't have much choice in viewing this morning...all the 4 major news outlets in Boston had the same feed on this morning during the usual am newsblock.
(Was just about to post the hard-deck blog. We still do that, yes?)
Royal Wedding?
Well....good luck, you two. Marriage is a hard enough business under ordinary circumstances. Under a magnifying glass will be harder.
I got a chuckle out of Sir Elton fumbling over the church music this morning.
And I observed that Her Majesty does NOT sing "God Save Me" with the rest of her subjects. (Unlike say, the President, who is expected to sing the anthem at a moment's notice.)
Anyway, I digress. Didn't have much choice in viewing this morning...all the 4 major news outlets in Boston had the same feed on this morning during the usual am newsblock.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 12:55:51
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 12:55:51
Morning 
I think the Queen was lip synching all the songs
I thought it was nice to see, I mean we have our Inaguration they have royal weddings and corinations. Its their national pride.
I think the Queen was lip synching all the songs
I thought it was nice to see, I mean we have our Inaguration they have royal weddings and corinations. Its their national pride.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 13:06:03
trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 13:06:03
This is gonna be "one of them days"
I've disappeared from the corporate email server. I don't exist in the corporate address book. At least I can log into my PC.
WTF
I've disappeared from the corporate email server. I don't exist in the corporate address book. At least I can log into my PC.
WTF
Comment by 
Raine on 04/29/2011 13:11:50
good morning!
Raine on 04/29/2011 13:11:50
good morning!
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 13:15:13
Raine on 04/29/2011 13:15:13
Her dress was beautiful!
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 13:17:40
Hmm... a wee touch of our history, too. I think that's why I like Halifax so much, it strikes me as what Boston might have become if the Revolution never happened.
TriSec on 04/29/2011 13:17:40
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
I think the Queen was lip synching all the songs
I thought it was nice to see, I mean we have our Inaguration they have royal weddings and corinations. Its their national pride.
Hmm... a wee touch of our history, too. I think that's why I like Halifax so much, it strikes me as what Boston might have become if the Revolution never happened.
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 13:20:52
TriSec on 04/29/2011 13:20:52
In a side note, was it necessary for channels 4, 5, 7, and NECN to broadcast the same feed this morning? (I'm assuming Fox did, too.)
Would it have killed somebody to show me the Sox highlights from last night?
Would it have killed somebody to show me the Sox highlights from last night?
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 13:22:32
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 13:22:32
Tri I'm sure you apprceiated the military fly overs - they looked very cool
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 13:26:59
You mean it wasn't on 2, 38, 44 and 56? (or whatever they're known by now)
At least I got my business cards this morning. So I don't exist in some universes, and do in others.
trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 13:26:59
Quote by TriSec:
In a side note, was it necessary for channels 4, 5, 7, and NECN to broadcast the same feed this morning? (I'm assuming Fox did, too.)
Would it have killed somebody to show me the Sox highlights from last night?
You mean it wasn't on 2, 38, 44 and 56? (or whatever they're known by now)
At least I got my business cards this morning. So I don't exist in some universes, and do in others.
Comment by 
BobR on 04/29/2011 13:27:14
I keep forgetting that I have a 9:00 conf call for work on Fridays. Bleagh....
BobR on 04/29/2011 13:27:14
Quote by TriSec:
And I observed that Her Majesty does NOT sing "God Save Me" with the rest of her subjects.
I keep forgetting that I have a 9:00 conf call for work on Fridays. Bleagh....
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 13:27:27
very princess-like and 10000x better that Diana's
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 13:27:27
Quote by Raine:
Her dress was beautiful!
very princess-like and 10000x better that Diana's
Comment by BobR on 04/29/2011 13:27:50
1980 world yes; 2011 world no
BobR on 04/29/2011 13:27:50
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by TriSec:
In a side note, was it necessary for channels 4, 5, 7, and NECN to broadcast the same feed this morning? (I'm assuming Fox did, too.)
Would it have killed somebody to show me the Sox highlights from last night?
You mean it wasn't on 2, 38, 44 and 56? (or whatever they're known by now)
At least I got my business cards this morning. So I don't exist in some universes, and do in others.
1980 world yes; 2011 world no
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 13:31:42
Didn't see a one, but I'm sure it'll be all over the interwebs soon enough.
(I'm rather fond of the Concorde & Red Arrows flight over the Queen's Silver Jubilee)
TriSec on 04/29/2011 13:31:42
Quote by wickedpam:
Tri I'm sure you apprceiated the military fly overs - they looked very cool
Didn't see a one, but I'm sure it'll be all over the interwebs soon enough.
(I'm rather fond of the Concorde & Red Arrows flight over the Queen's Silver Jubilee)
Comment by 
Scoopster on 04/29/2011 13:33:13
Scoopster on 04/29/2011 13:33:13
Morning all & Happy Fridee! 
In order to avoid the corporate media blackout of anything important this morning, I had to turn on the Weather Channel. And even they were gushing about it. I ended up watching Sportscenter so I could at least get some news, even if it's mostly NFL draft coverage..
In order to avoid the corporate media blackout of anything important this morning, I had to turn on the Weather Channel. And even they were gushing about it. I ended up watching Sportscenter so I could at least get some news, even if it's mostly NFL draft coverage..
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 13:36:15
just fast forward to the balcony - they buzz the palace
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 13:36:15
Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:
Tri I'm sure you apprceiated the military fly overs - they looked very cool
Didn't see a one, but I'm sure it'll be all over the interwebs soon enough.
(I'm rather fond of the Concorde & Red Arrows flight over the Queen's Silver Jubilee)
just fast forward to the balcony - they buzz the palace
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 13:43:43
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 13:43:43
I do remember watching Welk also as a kid, when we lived with my nana for a while
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 13:49:05
TriSec on 04/29/2011 13:49:05
Ah, a member of the Welk Watchers here, too.
And we had my grandpa (a big-band era trumpeter) who knew most of the folks on that show.
And we had my grandpa (a big-band era trumpeter) who knew most of the folks on that show.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:20:31
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:20:31
Heya Did I mention that we are going to Philly for the night? Tomorrow we will be attending this. Until I can get to the real Eiffel tower, this will do!
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 14:22:07
TriSec on 04/29/2011 14:22:07
Lawrence Welk: KILLS BLOGS DEAD!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:24:20
that looks like fun!
When you get back we have to plan a week day to go into DC, I kinda want to check out the building museum
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:24:20
Quote by Raine:
Heya Did I mention that we are going to Philly for the night? Tomorrow we will be attending this. Until I can get to the real Eiffel tower, this will do!
that looks like fun!
When you get back we have to plan a week day to go into DC, I kinda want to check out the building museum
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:24:27
I remember watching Lawrence welk when the neighbor babysat for us when I was a kid. I still love Don Ho.
See? No Kilt, only stunned!
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:24:27
Quote by TriSec:
Lawrence Welk: KILLS BLOGS DEAD!
I remember watching Lawrence welk when the neighbor babysat for us when I was a kid. I still love Don Ho.
See? No Kilt, only stunned!
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:25:07
Sounds great! You know I am pretty much free on weekdays.
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:25:07
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Heya Did I mention that we are going to Philly for the night? Tomorrow we will be attending this. Until I can get to the real Eiffel tower, this will do!
that looks like fun!
When you get back we have to plan a week day to go into DC, I kinda want to check out the building museum
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:26:49
all the bubbles clogged up the gears
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:26:49
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
Lawrence Welk: KILLS BLOGS DEAD!
I remember watching Lawrence welk when the neighbor babysat for us when I was a kid. I still love Don Ho.
See? No Kilt, only stunned!
all the bubbles clogged up the gears
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:27:19
I have vaca days to kill
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:27:19
Quote by Raine:Sounds great! You know I am pretty much free on weekdays.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Heya Did I mention that we are going to Philly for the night? Tomorrow we will be attending this. Until I can get to the real Eiffel tower, this will do!
that looks like fun!
When you get back we have to plan a week day to go into DC, I kinda want to check out the building museum
I have vaca days to kill
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 14:32:19
TriSec on 04/29/2011 14:32:19
Doesn't anybody want to visit Boston?
City of Revolutionaries? (Royal Wedding? HA!)
Home of the one, true Tea Party? (Well, better wait for the new museum for that.)
Oh, who am I kidding? [grumpy New Englander]
City of Revolutionaries? (Royal Wedding? HA!)
Home of the one, true Tea Party? (Well, better wait for the new museum for that.)
Oh, who am I kidding? [grumpy New Englander]
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 14:33:10
TriSec on 04/29/2011 14:33:10
Ya know, the Sam Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain has extensive tours...
and FREE SAMPLES!
and FREE SAMPLES!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 14:37:33
trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 14:37:33
Please turn offa da bubble machinne!
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:39:36
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:39:36
NPR says it's the best picture so far, I am inclined to agree! 
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:40:49
You know we do!
We just can't make it a weekend trip or an overnighter.
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:40:49
Quote by TriSec:
Doesn't anybody want to visit Boston?
City of Revolutionaries? (Royal Wedding? HA!)
Home of the one, true Tea Party? (Well, better wait for the new museum for that.)
Oh, who am I kidding? [grumpy New Englander]
We just can't make it a weekend trip or an overnighter.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:45:07
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:45:07
Love to go to Boston - just a train ride away, have to carve out a little longer then a weekend though - I've never been to New England so there's a lot to see up there
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 14:47:07
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 14:47:07
Hola mon peeps. Is the royal inbred married to the chick with the deep genetic pool yet?
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:48:08
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:48:08
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:48:57
Now that sounds like a great idea!
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:48:57
Quote by wickedpam:
Love to go to Boston - just a train ride away, have to carve out a little longer then a weekend though - I've never been to New England so there's a lot to see up there
Comment by Scoopster on 04/29/2011 14:52:10
Scoopster on 04/29/2011 14:52:10
Jeez that flower girl has the most sour look on her face.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:52:13
yes and the dress was lovely.
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 14:52:13
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hola mon peeps. Is the royal inbred married to the chick with the deep genetic pool yet?
yes and the dress was lovely.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:52:32
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:52:32
Comment by Scoopster on 04/29/2011 14:52:58
Bike Week in Laconia!
Scoopster on 04/29/2011 14:52:58
Quote by wickedpam:
Love to go to Boston - just a train ride away, have to carve out a little longer then a weekend though - I've never been to New England so there's a lot to see up there
Bike Week in Laconia!
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:53:05
No poker face there!
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:53:05
Quote by Scoopster:
Jeez that flower girl has the most sour look on her face.
No poker face there!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 14:54:26
Whatever!
On a side note, HRH is very supportive of vet's issues
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 14:54:26
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hola mon peeps. Is the royal inbred married to the chick with the deep genetic pool yet?
yes and the dress was lovely.
Whatever!
On a side note, HRH is very supportive of vet's issues
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 14:55:53
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 14:55:53
Let me express my feelings about the royal wedding by quoting Stephen Fry: "They're just a middle class German family aren't they?"
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 14:56:23
trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 14:56:23
"Team Lunch" at Legal Seafoods this afternoon. Should I hope my email is at least getting solved by then? At least I know it's being worked on.
My old job is probably still causing issues.
My old job is probably still causing issues.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 14:57:59
I'm not usually a fan of restaurant chains, but DAYM, Legal Seafood is AWESOME.
Raine on 04/29/2011 14:57:59
Quote by trojanrabbit:
"Team Lunch" at Legal Seafoods this afternoon. Should I hope my email is at least getting solved by then? At least I know it's being worked on.
My old job is probably still causing issues.
I'm not usually a fan of restaurant chains, but DAYM, Legal Seafood is AWESOME.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 15:00:05
Well, I think it is nice.
I rarely watch TV so I missed all the bruhaha, and thus I never had royal burn out. I thought that dress was stunning. I agree with what Mala said earlier, this is a point of pride for their nation.
Raine on 04/29/2011 15:00:05
Quote by Mondobubba:
Let me express my feelings about the royal wedding by quoting Stephen Fry: "They're just a middle class German family aren't they?"
Well, I think it is nice.
I rarely watch TV so I missed all the bruhaha, and thus I never had royal burn out. I thought that dress was stunning. I agree with what Mala said earlier, this is a point of pride for their nation.
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 15:00:05
TriSec on 04/29/2011 15:00:05
Hey now, Lawrence is still on in this area too. PBS (RI, I think) in the same time slot! (7pm Saturdays)
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:04:11
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:04:11
Hey did you know there is a Blitish Counsrate (Monty Python reference) in Orlando?
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:09:07
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:09:07
Hey DC area folks, Durham is only like four hours from DC. Just sayin...
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 15:10:58
I'm holding out for DC.
or the Apollo...
that place!
Raine on 04/29/2011 15:10:58
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey DC area folks, Durham is only like four hours from DC. Just sayin...
I'm holding out for DC.
or the Apollo...
that place!
Comment by Scoopster on 04/29/2011 15:11:02
Scoopster on 04/29/2011 15:11:02
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 15:11:31
Raine on 04/29/2011 15:11:31
NICE Chris!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:13:55
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:13:55
Momma's dog love thing was just disturbing.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 15:17:46
For those that did not click, let me quote:
Raine on 04/29/2011 15:17:46
Quote by Raine:
In the constant competition of what is the wackiest state, I think Georgia just took a small lead.
During the arrest Porter claimed he had reached a "new level of enlightenment" and "he wanted everybody to be free now that his third eye was open."
Luckily, no students were exposed to Porter's "third eye" and had already been dismissed for the day.
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 15:20:59
TriSec on 04/29/2011 15:20:59
Siggggh.
"Javier". It's a Basque name, pronounced 'haviere". However, if the gentleman from Texas used either of the traditional spellings (Xavier, Xabier) there could be some confusion. In Spanish, it's pronounced the same.
"Javier". It's a Basque name, pronounced 'haviere". However, if the gentleman from Texas used either of the traditional spellings (Xavier, Xabier) there could be some confusion. In Spanish, it's pronounced the same.
Comment by BobR on 04/29/2011 15:22:18
BobR on 04/29/2011 15:22:18
The blog is finally posted - sorry about the delay.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:27:51
Tri, I didn't know that "Javier" was specifically Basque. Ya learn something new everyday.
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:27:51
Quote by TriSec:
Siggggh.
"Javier". It's a Basque name, pronounced 'haviere". However, if the gentleman from Texas used either of the traditional spellings (Xavier, Xabier) there could be some confusion. In Spanish, it's pronounced the same.
Tri, I didn't know that "Javier" was specifically Basque. Ya learn something new everyday.
Comment by BobR on 04/29/2011 15:28:07
hopefully not his brown third eye...
BobR on 04/29/2011 15:28:07
Quote by Raine:For those that did not click, let me quote:Quote by Raine:
In the constant competition of what is the wackiest state, I think Georgia just took a small lead.During the arrest Porter claimed he had reached a "new level of enlightenment" and "he wanted everybody to be free now that his third eye was open."
Luckily, no students were exposed to Porter's "third eye" and had already been dismissed for the day.
hopefully not his brown third eye...
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 15:28:25
yeah, I love NC but yeah, Durham......umm if it were Wilmington or even Ashville I'd consider
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 15:28:25
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey DC area folks, Durham is only like four hours from DC. Just sayin...
I'm holding out for DC.
or the Apollo...
yeah, I love NC but yeah, Durham......umm if it were Wilmington or even Ashville I'd consider
Comment by BobR on 04/29/2011 15:29:40
BobR on 04/29/2011 15:29:40
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 15:33:59
Did you see this?
VA in the running for the crazy
Oh and I love Pat Collins
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 15:33:59
Quote by Raine:For those that did not click, let me quote:Quote by Raine:
In the constant competition of what is the wackiest state, I think Georgia just took a small lead.During the arrest Porter claimed he had reached a "new level of enlightenment" and "he wanted everybody to be free now that his third eye was open."
Luckily, no students were exposed to Porter's "third eye" and had already been dismissed for the day.
Did you see this?
VA in the running for the crazy
Oh and I love Pat Collins
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 04/29/2011 15:38:34
velveeta jones on 04/29/2011 15:38:34
'ello. speaking all british today in 'onor of the royal nups. watched in on the telly even though I didn't want to. where's me crown?
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:41:59
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:41:59
Oh trip down memory lane! Puffy McMoonface.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 15:42:56
I think we now have a dead heat.
Raine on 04/29/2011 15:42:56
Quote by wickedpam:
Did you see this?
VA in the running for the crazy
Oh and I love Pat Collins
I think we now have a dead heat.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 15:44:30
I think you might be a tad onto something dear. In 'onor of the 'nups, I think we should make this talk like a briton day
Raine on 04/29/2011 15:44:30
Quote by velveeta jones:
'ello. speaking all british today in 'onor of the royal nups. watched in on the telly even though I didn't want to. where's me crown?
I think you might be a tad onto something dear. In 'onor of the 'nups, I think we should make this talk like a briton day
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:49:30
Durham is lovely town. I've been there many times.
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 15:49:30
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey DC area folks, Durham is only like four hours from DC. Just sayin...
I'm holding out for DC.
or the Apollo...
yeah, I love NC but yeah, Durham......umm if it were Wilmington or even Ashville I'd consider
Durham is lovely town. I've been there many times.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 15:50:56
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 15:50:56
have to run an errand back in a bit
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 16:01:49
TriSec on 04/29/2011 16:01:49
Well now, that was fun!
I can't remember the last time I listened to a complete show...probably my last day at Athena, what feels like a lifetime ago now.
I can't remember the last time I listened to a complete show...probably my last day at Athena, what feels like a lifetime ago now.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 16:06:29
This is nice to read.
Raine on 04/29/2011 16:06:29
Quote by TriSec:
Well now, that was fun!
I can't remember the last time I listened to a complete show...probably my last day at Athena, what feels like a lifetime ago now.
This is nice to read.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 16:07:37
We had the pleasure of spending an evening there. I loved it too.
Raine on 04/29/2011 16:07:37
Quote by Mondobubba:
Durham is lovely town. I've been there many times.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 16:10:32
He has out Doocied Steve Doocy. Which really isn't hard, but that is the kind of thing Doocy did when he worked for WRC
BTW did you notice the ad sponser? Didja? Didja? :beams with pride:
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 16:10:32
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:For those that did not click, let me quote:Quote by Raine:
In the constant competition of what is the wackiest state, I think Georgia just took a small lead.During the arrest Porter claimed he had reached a "new level of enlightenment" and "he wanted everybody to be free now that his third eye was open."
Luckily, no students were exposed to Porter's "third eye" and had already been dismissed for the day.
Did you see this?
VA in the running for the crazy
Oh and I love Pat Collins
He has out Doocied Steve Doocy. Which really isn't hard, but that is the kind of thing Doocy did when he worked for WRC
BTW did you notice the ad sponser? Didja? Didja? :beams with pride:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 16:18:54
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 16:18:54
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livingonli on 04/29/2011 16:21:20
livingonli on 04/29/2011 16:21:20
Good day folks.
Ended up not getting out until after 1 AM because of some stupid live boxing from Fox The main event lasted 20 seconds. The undercard fights went longer and the telecast still went a minute and a half over. One day to my next week off. Glad I get four weeks of vacation a year.
Ended up not getting out until after 1 AM because of some stupid live boxing from Fox The main event lasted 20 seconds. The undercard fights went longer and the telecast still went a minute and a half over. One day to my next week off. Glad I get four weeks of vacation a year.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 16:31:49
Raine on 04/29/2011 16:31:49
Via the AP:
BREAKING: NASA calls off launch of space shuttle Endeavour because of a technical problem
BREAKING: NASA calls off launch of space shuttle Endeavour because of a technical problem
Comment by TriSec on 04/29/2011 16:46:20
TriSec on 04/29/2011 16:46:20
Say gang...still reading my Superstring Theory book here at lunch. We've now moved on to Calabi-Yau shapes.
Yes, thank you. That clears it up nicely.
They are sometimes defined as compact Kähler manifolds whose canonical bundle is trivial, though many other similar but inequivalent definitions are sometimes used.
Yes, thank you. That clears it up nicely.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 16:50:52
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 16:50:52
Wow! I just checked my movie listenings as I thought I might catch a movie. Crap, swill, and junk on 24 screens. Some of it in IMAX REAL 3D at that. Like I want to see poo flying right at me as it were.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 16:58:45
I heard Source Code was good
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 16:58:45
Quote by Mondobubba:
Wow! I just checked my movie listenings as I thought I might catch a movie. Crap, swill, and junk on 24 screens. Some of it in IMAX REAL 3D at that. Like I want to see poo flying right at me as it were.
I heard Source Code was good
Comment by livingonli on 04/29/2011 17:00:29
livingonli on 04/29/2011 17:00:29
I probably will go see the Thor movie but that's not until next week.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 17:13:31
I'm waiting on Pirates 4 - I like the series, its fun
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 17:13:31
Quote by livingonli:
I probably will go see the Thor movie but that's not until next week.
I'm waiting on Pirates 4 - I like the series, its fun
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 17:13:34
trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 17:13:34
burp
I think it's nap time now.
I think it's nap time now.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 17:14:52
Was lunch awesome?
Raine on 04/29/2011 17:14:52
Quote by trojanrabbit:
burp
I think it's nap time now.
Was lunch awesome?
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 17:25:08
Raine on 04/29/2011 17:25:08
So, I gotta say, Bobbers blog was pretty awesome.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 17:27:13
Raine on 04/29/2011 17:27:13
OMG! I can't believe Thom has a caller from Round Top, NY!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/29/2011 17:27:24
it was good, just these kinds of shennigans make me sad and scared for the future
wickedpam on 04/29/2011 17:27:24
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So, I gotta say, Bobbers blog was pretty awesome.
it was good, just these kinds of shennigans make me sad and scared for the future
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 17:29:42
Yes it was. Nice to get out with the group, and it's a great day outside.
Food was good too.
trojanrabbit on 04/29/2011 17:29:42
Quote by Raine:Quote by trojanrabbit:
burp
I think it's nap time now.
Was lunch awesome?
Yes it was. Nice to get out with the group, and it's a great day outside.
Food was good too.
Comment by Raine on 04/29/2011 19:09:52
Raine on 04/29/2011 19:09:52
see y'all later! We are ready to hit the road!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 19:19:43
Why that makes perfect sense.
Mondobubba on 04/29/2011 19:19:43
Quote by TriSec:
Say gang...still reading my Superstring Theory book here at lunch. We've now moved on to Calabi-Yau shapes.
They are sometimes defined as compact Kähler manifolds whose canonical bundle is trivial, though many other similar but inequivalent definitions are sometimes used.
Yes, thank you. That clears it up nicely.
Why that makes perfect sense.
Comment by Raine on 04/30/2011 01:56:55
Raine on 04/30/2011 01:56:55
Slackers.
We have finally got settled in. Once we arrived, we took a lovely dip in the hot tub and pool. Now it is cocktail time....
We have finally got settled in. Once we arrived, we took a lovely dip in the hot tub and pool. Now it is cocktail time....
Comment by Raine on 04/30/2011 01:57:17
Raine on 04/30/2011 01:57:17
And philly is kicking some serious Mets ass.
Comment by livingonli on 04/30/2011 04:05:31
That doesn't take much effort. The Mets lost to the Nats the night before although the Mets beat them twice.
livingonli on 04/30/2011 04:05:31
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And philly is kicking some serious Mets ass.
That doesn't take much effort. The Mets lost to the Nats the night before although the Mets beat them twice.