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Is this McCain's blowjob?
Author: Raine
Date: 02/21/2008 13:42:27
By now you have all heard the big news. Did he or didn't he? Does it matter?
We have eaten bigger scandals than this for lunch. But this really is not about us, it is about John McCain, the Republicans, Ethics, and Hypocrisy. And even more important: why was this story published now?
McCain does have a history with ethics, there is no doubt about that. He was a member of the Keating Five, and received a large sum of money in donations from Charles Keating himself. That was back in 1989.
Now we see that he did it again. The NYT article reports This happened before the McCain-Feingold Act was passed in 2002 and after the savings and loan scandal of the eighties.
That is important because he still takes money from Lobbyists. He accepted money From Jack Abramoff's former lobbying firm - over $100,000. It may be legal, but it certainly doesn't look ethical. It isn't in the spirit of the law that HE helped write and it is downright sleazy that this is the same firm that had good old Jackamoff.
And - it is something that Americans are tired of. We are tired of Republican corruption. Sadly, the media will not focus on this money stuff. They will focus on the titillation of a possible affair.
What I do find peculiar, and fair to ask, is WHY all of a sudden did Cindy McCain start showing up wherever John McCain went? Why the sudden attacks on Michelle Obama from Cindy? I think we have the answer now. The American Spectator reported last month that the NYT had this story, and that McCain threatened to sue if they went with it. I can only assume that the Times got a few more facts straight. We have yet to hear a denial from Mr. McCain himself. He has chosen to attack the messenger and wave his hero status as a deflector shield.
Something is going on. I don't think that this is your run-of-the-mill attack story. Despite it's foibles, I do respect the NYT. As an affair itself, it really doesn't have the Za Za Zooie. It happened 8 years ago. If aides were concerned about McCain and this woman, I believe them. This is where the question of good moral judgement does come in. It is the kind of thing that makes the social conservatives go nuts. It's the kind of thing that get presidents impeached. [see: Bill Clinton affair;] It is the kind of thing that prevents a nomination. [See: Gary Hart affair;]
Personally the
in me is wondering what will happen next. The man does not look healthy these past few weeks. I have seen him on more than one occasion getting helped up on stage. I wonder if he is healthy enough to finish this campaign? This stress certainly won't help him. Will he bow out of the race? Who then - if this happens - will be the Republican nominee? Those are a lot of if's I know, but they matter. We have been barraged this past week with who can beat McCain in the General election... Hillary can't, Obama can, and back and forth. This affects us as well.
It is no secret that the republicans despise this man as their candidate. Heck, they seemed to despise all of their candidates. But the reality is this: they called themselves the party of morality, the party of family values, the party of fiscal responsibility. John McCain seems to have failed on all these fronts. In the end, the republicans have put themselves up on this pedestal, and now it is time for their party to make a decision about what they stand for. If John McCain's closest aides could not trust him to do the right thing, why should we trust him with the Constitution?
Put the sex aside for a minute and understand that we have a real problem here. Actually, thank the goddess' for the sex in the story, because the media will finally pay attention to the scandal. It looks like we have our own version of the blowjob.
See you inside.
:peace: and
Raine
We have eaten bigger scandals than this for lunch. But this really is not about us, it is about John McCain, the Republicans, Ethics, and Hypocrisy. And even more important: why was this story published now?
McCain does have a history with ethics, there is no doubt about that. He was a member of the Keating Five, and received a large sum of money in donations from Charles Keating himself. That was back in 1989.
Now we see that he did it again. The NYT article reports
...a partner at the firm Alcalde & Fay, represented telecommunications companies for whom Mr. McCain’s commerce committee was pivotal. Her clients contributed tens of thousands of dollars to his campaigns.
That is important because he still takes money from Lobbyists. He accepted money From Jack Abramoff's former lobbying firm - over $100,000. It may be legal, but it certainly doesn't look ethical. It isn't in the spirit of the law that HE helped write and it is downright sleazy that this is the same firm that had good old Jackamoff.
And - it is something that Americans are tired of. We are tired of Republican corruption. Sadly, the media will not focus on this money stuff. They will focus on the titillation of a possible affair.
What I do find peculiar, and fair to ask, is WHY all of a sudden did Cindy McCain start showing up wherever John McCain went? Why the sudden attacks on Michelle Obama from Cindy? I think we have the answer now. The American Spectator reported last month that the NYT had this story, and that McCain threatened to sue if they went with it. I can only assume that the Times got a few more facts straight. We have yet to hear a denial from Mr. McCain himself. He has chosen to attack the messenger and wave his hero status as a deflector shield.
Something is going on. I don't think that this is your run-of-the-mill attack story. Despite it's foibles, I do respect the NYT. As an affair itself, it really doesn't have the Za Za Zooie. It happened 8 years ago. If aides were concerned about McCain and this woman, I believe them. This is where the question of good moral judgement does come in. It is the kind of thing that makes the social conservatives go nuts. It's the kind of thing that get presidents impeached. [see: Bill Clinton affair;] It is the kind of thing that prevents a nomination. [See: Gary Hart affair;]
Personally the
in me is wondering what will happen next. The man does not look healthy these past few weeks. I have seen him on more than one occasion getting helped up on stage. I wonder if he is healthy enough to finish this campaign? This stress certainly won't help him. Will he bow out of the race? Who then - if this happens - will be the Republican nominee? Those are a lot of if's I know, but they matter. We have been barraged this past week with who can beat McCain in the General election... Hillary can't, Obama can, and back and forth. This affects us as well. It is no secret that the republicans despise this man as their candidate. Heck, they seemed to despise all of their candidates. But the reality is this: they called themselves the party of morality, the party of family values, the party of fiscal responsibility. John McCain seems to have failed on all these fronts. In the end, the republicans have put themselves up on this pedestal, and now it is time for their party to make a decision about what they stand for. If John McCain's closest aides could not trust him to do the right thing, why should we trust him with the Constitution?
Put the sex aside for a minute and understand that we have a real problem here. Actually, thank the goddess' for the sex in the story, because the media will finally pay attention to the scandal. It looks like we have our own version of the blowjob.
See you inside.
:peace: and
Raine
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Comment by 
m-hadley on 02/21/2008 14:02:02
m-hadley on 02/21/2008 14:02:02
Mornin' Raine,
Here's my take on the scandal last night (I was just pissed that it bumped Momma off the TeeVee
)
The McCain brouhaha is a tempest in a teapot as far as I can tell - he's denied any shenanigans and so has she, so it's the word of a few disgruntled old campaign workers. I'm still waiting for the cancelled check or something else that links Johnny to crookdom (I'm not doubting that it's there, I just wish the NYTimes would pony up... let's see the goods). So will the Iseman cometh? (Sorry folks, I couldn't resist)
But your thoughtful post has me rethinking my colossal shrug at this development, and it has me worried - if McCain can't hang in there (I do believe that Old Man McCain is beatable, by Obama, at least), who will the rethugs turn to? Gingrich? Jebbie? I'll read the Spectator piece and get back to you all. Thanks for fleshing out this scandal du jour - you guys as always rock my world :)
Cheers,
mfaye
Here's my take on the scandal last night (I was just pissed that it bumped Momma off the TeeVee
)The McCain brouhaha is a tempest in a teapot as far as I can tell - he's denied any shenanigans and so has she, so it's the word of a few disgruntled old campaign workers. I'm still waiting for the cancelled check or something else that links Johnny to crookdom (I'm not doubting that it's there, I just wish the NYTimes would pony up... let's see the goods). So will the Iseman cometh? (Sorry folks, I couldn't resist)
But your thoughtful post has me rethinking my colossal shrug at this development, and it has me worried - if McCain can't hang in there (I do believe that Old Man McCain is beatable, by Obama, at least), who will the rethugs turn to? Gingrich? Jebbie? I'll read the Spectator piece and get back to you all. Thanks for fleshing out this scandal du jour - you guys as always rock my world :)
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by 
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:08:34
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:08:34
OOOH! McCain is talking1
Comment by 
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 14:11:03
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 14:11:03
I've had a different take on this so-called scandal.
Someone wants McCain out and Huckleberry in. They want the left to jump all over this and turn it into our blue dress.
Whether it's someone *on* the left or someone deep in the right is the question.
After all, Huckleberry would be way easier for *either* Dem candidate to beat when you get down to it.
Someone wants McCain out and Huckleberry in. They want the left to jump all over this and turn it into our blue dress.
Whether it's someone *on* the left or someone deep in the right is the question.
After all, Huckleberry would be way easier for *either* Dem candidate to beat when you get down to it.
Comment by 
TriSec on 02/21/2008 14:12:37
TriSec on 02/21/2008 14:12:37
Comment by m-hadley on 02/21/2008 14:14:02
m-hadley on 02/21/2008 14:14:02
The other white meat!!!
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 14:14:03
Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 14:14:03
Good morning, bloggers!!!
The real issue is the possibility of an improper business relationship - far more damaging to our country than a sexual affair. I am curious if the NYT has more.
The UNN Daily Headlines are taking shape - there is more on the McCain story.
The real issue is the possibility of an improper business relationship - far more damaging to our country than a sexual affair. I am curious if the NYT has more.
The UNN Daily Headlines are taking shape - there is more on the McCain story.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 14:17:01
That thoery has been bandy-ing about my head as well.
What I did truthfully scpecualte is the fact that Hillary has not had polls where she could beat MCCain. Thus my allusion to it in the blog post about it DOES affect our campaign as well.
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:17:01
Quote by shelaghc: I've had a different take on this so-called scandal.
Someone wants McCain out and Huckleberry in. They want the left to jump all over this and turn it into our blue dress.
Whether it's someone *on* the left or someone deep in the right is the question.
After all, Huckleberry would be way easier for *either* Dem candidate to beat when you get down to it.
What I did truthfully scpecualte is the fact that Hillary has not had polls where she could beat MCCain. Thus my allusion to it in the blog post about it DOES affect our campaign as well.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 14:18:14
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:18:14
all racsists don't think they are racsist...
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 14:21:44
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:21:44
OH my gawd, did anyone here that Emergen_C commercial?
A guy said that he could drink raw sewage and still feel great becuase he drinks Emergen_C.
A guy said that he could drink raw sewage and still feel great becuase he drinks Emergen_C.
Comment by 
starling310 on 02/21/2008 14:22:07
starling310 on 02/21/2008 14:22:07
Morning!
Non-Sequitir: NPR had a story this morning about a potential comeback of The Smurfs. In discussing the former 80's cartoon, the reporter said ". . . but, the show had it's detractors. Some thought the ideal mushroom world represented a Communist Utopia. . ."
:rofl: :rofl::rofl:
Non-Sequitir: NPR had a story this morning about a potential comeback of The Smurfs. In discussing the former 80's cartoon, the reporter said ". . . but, the show had it's detractors. Some thought the ideal mushroom world represented a Communist Utopia. . ."
:rofl: :rofl::rofl:
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 14:28:28
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:28:28
:rofl: The smurfs were communists!!! that is a classic!
that is a classic!
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 14:32:49
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 14:32:49
No Stephie for me today.
:-<
The doctor I work for is in his office dictating results of MRIs and Xrays.
:-<
The doctor I work for is in his office dictating results of MRIs and Xrays.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 14:34:52
Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 14:34:52
News Flash: The alien lizard people from the V series deny any relationship to Cindy McCain.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 14:43:02
Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 14:43:02
Far left to O'Reilly probably means any one to the left of Joe Lieberman.
Comment by 
livingonli on 02/21/2008 14:45:10
livingonli on 02/21/2008 14:45:10
Good morning everyone. 
Faye, I heard the story about the judge that was busted for DUI in a dress on Tuesday's Malloy program. He also mentioned that he was driving from a gay bar in New Hampshire even though he is in Massachussets while his wife was away. How deep in the closet is that?
Faye, I heard the story about the judge that was busted for DUI in a dress on Tuesday's Malloy program. He also mentioned that he was driving from a gay bar in New Hampshire even though he is in Massachussets while his wife was away. How deep in the closet is that?
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 14:47:46
..or anyone to the left of Hitler.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 14:47:46
Quote by will in chicago: Far left to O'Reilly probably means any one to the left of Joe Lieberman.
..or anyone to the left of Hitler.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 14:48:41
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:48:41
So according to John McCain EVERYONE else is lying but him. Come on.
Last year there were rumours about this scandal... McCain is in deep doodoo.
Last year there were rumours about this scandal... McCain is in deep doodoo.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 14:49:33
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 14:49:33
MOrning! :hug:
Comment by TriSec on 02/21/2008 14:50:23
TriSec on 02/21/2008 14:50:23
Off to interview for Maine!
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 14:50:49
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:50:49
There is a lot more there there than the NYT has reported.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 14:51:37
Lighting a candle!!!
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:51:37
Quote by TriSec: Off to interview for Maine!
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 14:54:12
Good Luck!
livingonli on 02/21/2008 14:54:12
Quote by TriSec: Off to interview for Maine!
Good Luck!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/21/2008 14:56:31
So which side of the Berlin wall did they originate? :scratchhead:
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 14:56:31
Quote by Raine:
So which side of the Berlin wall did they originate? :scratchhead:
Comment by wickedpam on 02/21/2008 14:57:00
Luck! :hug:
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 14:57:00
Quote by TriSec: Off to interview for Maine!
Luck! :hug:
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 14:57:56
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 14:57:56
Viggo Alert!
Viggo Mortensen is selling "Impeach Remove Jail" t-shirts at his Perceval Press website.
Viggo's T-shirts are *always* made in America and, from what I can tell, he's not making a profit on them. My cost for two was $16.00 plus $4.85 for priority postage.
The site also shows some in pink, possibly for the Code Pink ladies?
Viggo Mortensen is selling "Impeach Remove Jail" t-shirts at his Perceval Press website.
Viggo's T-shirts are *always* made in America and, from what I can tell, he's not making a profit on them. My cost for two was $16.00 plus $4.85 for priority postage.
The site also shows some in pink, possibly for the Code Pink ladies?
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 14:58:07
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:58:07
This woman was a lobbyist for telcos. VERY important point. She also met with George Bush.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 14:58:21
Maybe it was a secret Belgian cell trying to bring Belgium into the fold.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 14:58:21
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So which side of the Berlin wall did they originate? :scratchhead:
Maybe it was a secret Belgian cell trying to bring Belgium into the fold.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/21/2008 14:59:30
Give 'em hell, TriSec - you'll knock their socks off!!! :)
m-hadley on 02/21/2008 14:59:30
Quote by TriSec: Off to interview for Maine!
Give 'em hell, TriSec - you'll knock their socks off!!! :)
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 14:59:49
HA!
I myself still am trying to understadn where all the smurfs came from, and who the baby's daddy is... ;)
Raine on 02/21/2008 14:59:49
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So which side of the Berlin wall did they originate? :scratchhead:
I myself still am trying to understadn where all the smurfs came from, and who the baby's daddy is... ;)
Comment by wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:02:44
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:02:44
Quote by will in chicago: News Flash: The alien lizard people from the V series deny any relationship to Cindy McCain.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:05:07
We're they Belgian? I always that they were a gift from Germany.
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:05:07
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So which side of the Berlin wall did they originate? :scratchhead:
Maybe it was a secret Belgian cell trying to bring Belgium into the fold.
We're they Belgian? I always that they were a gift from Germany.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:10:24
livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:10:24
From Wikipedia;
The Smurfs (originally Les Schtroumpfs in French) are a fictional group of small sky blue creatures who live somewhere in the woods. The Belgian cartoonist Peyo introduced Smurfs to the world in a series of comic strips, making their first appearance in the Belgian comics magazine Le Journal de Spirou on October 23, 1958. English-speakers perhaps know them best through the 1980s animated television series from Hanna-Barbera Productions, The Smurfs.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:12:43
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:12:43
Why did I think they were German? :scratchhead:
What's with all the Lily Tomlin quotes - she going to be on the show?
What's with all the Lily Tomlin quotes - she going to be on the show?
Comment by 
BobR on 02/21/2008 15:12:58
BobR on 02/21/2008 15:12:58
morning, folks... :coffee:
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:13:21
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:13:21
The LA times held back on this story for even longer than the NYT
This is a serious problem with ALL of our news outlets. Sex or not the ethics questions abound all over the place. The rest of this blog is an excellent read addressing this issue.
For me, it is about McCain's decision making. If he can't remember, is it becuase it did not happen or can he REALLY not remember?
So I was down in DC this past weekend and happened to run into a well-connected media person, who told me flatly, unequivocally that “everyone knows” The LA Times was sitting on a story, all wrapped up and ready to go about what is a potentially devastating sexual scandal involving a leading Presidential candidate. “Everyone knows” meaning everyone in the DC mainstream media political reporting world. “Sitting on it” because the paper couldn’t decide the complex ethics of whether and when to run it. The way I heard it they’d had it for a while but don’t know what to do. The person who told me )not an LAT person) knows I write and didn’t say “don’t write about this”.
This is a serious problem with ALL of our news outlets. Sex or not the ethics questions abound all over the place. The rest of this blog is an excellent read addressing this issue.
For me, it is about McCain's decision making. If he can't remember, is it becuase it did not happen or can he REALLY not remember?
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 15:14:10
Ah! So they're French!
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 15:14:10
Quote by livingonli: From Wikipedia;The Smurfs (originally Les Schtroumpfs in French) are a fictional group of small sky blue creatures who live somewhere in the woods. The Belgian cartoonist Peyo introduced Smurfs to the world in a series of comic strips, making their first appearance in the Belgian comics magazine Le Journal de Spirou on October 23, 1958. English-speakers perhaps know them best through the 1980s animated television series from Hanna-Barbera Productions, The Smurfs.
Ah! So they're French!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 15:16:45
Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 15:16:45
Oy!! I am glad I did not have anything to drink for that one.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:17:11
Please note the date that this was written: October 29, 2007.
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:17:11
Quote by Raine: The LA times held back on this story for even longer than the NYTSo I was down in DC this past weekend and happened to run into a well-connected media person, who told me flatly, unequivocally that “everyone knows” The LA Times was sitting on a story, all wrapped up and ready to go about what is a potentially devastating sexual scandal involving a leading Presidential candidate. “Everyone knows” meaning everyone in the DC mainstream media political reporting world. “Sitting on it” because the paper couldn’t decide the complex ethics of whether and when to run it. The way I heard it they’d had it for a while but don’t know what to do. The person who told me )not an LAT person) knows I write and didn’t say “don’t write about this”.
This is a serious problem with ALL of our news outlets. Sex or not the ethics questions abound all over the place. The rest of this blog is an excellent read addressing this issue.
For me, it is about McCain's decision making. If he can't remember, is it becuase it did not happen or can he REALLY not remember?
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:23:58
livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:23:58
Remember the New York Times sat on the Bush Telcom spying story for a year before reporting on it. They did it at the request of the Bush Administration. Our corporate media instead of being watchdogs have become lapdogs under consolidation of ownership. No wonder why I have to go to Democracy Now!, alternative press sites, and international news outlets like BBC World to find out what's going on because the media we have is not reporting the real news.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:26:06
Boldface mine. We must NOT forget what this woman did for a living. There ARE pictures of her out there with dubya.
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:26:06
Quote by livingonli: Remember the New York Times sat on the Bush Telcom spying story for a year before reporting on it. They did it at the request of the Bush Administration. Our corporate media instead of being watchdogs have become lapdogs under consolidation of ownership. No wonder why I have to go to Democracy Now!, alternative press sites, and international news outlets like BBC World to find out what's going on because the media we have is not reporting the real news.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:26:50
livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:26:50
I get CNN in HD. I don't know if I would want to watch Larry King in HD.
There will be a special post-debate edition of Countdown at 10 PM tonight in addition to the 8 PM one. Which means Keith will also have the happy couple of Pat Buchanan and Rachel Maddow.
There will be a special post-debate edition of Countdown at 10 PM tonight in addition to the 8 PM one. Which means Keith will also have the happy couple of Pat Buchanan and Rachel Maddow.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:27:56
J’accuse!
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:27:56
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by livingonli: From Wikipedia;The Smurfs (originally Les Schtroumpfs in French) are a fictional group of small sky blue creatures who live somewhere in the woods. The Belgian cartoonist Peyo introduced Smurfs to the world in a series of comic strips, making their first appearance in the Belgian comics magazine Le Journal de Spirou on October 23, 1958. English-speakers perhaps know them best through the 1980s animated television series from Hanna-Barbera Productions, The Smurfs.
Ah! So they're French!
J’accuse!
Comment by m-hadley on 02/21/2008 15:28:05
I sent them in, just because I know that Chris and Rebekah are both big Lily Tomlin fans - I wish she would call into the show, but have no information about that actually happening...
m-hadley on 02/21/2008 15:28:05
Quote by wickedpam: Why did I think they were German? :scratchhead:
What's with all the Lily Tomlin quotes - she going to be on the show?
I sent them in, just because I know that Chris and Rebekah are both big Lily Tomlin fans - I wish she would call into the show, but have no information about that actually happening...
Comment by wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:29:51
How cool!
I have to say the one about being "somebody" is one I've been using for years - its one of my faves!
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 15:29:51
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by wickedpam: Why did I think they were German? :scratchhead:
What's with all the Lily Tomlin quotes - she going to be on the show?
I sent them in, just because I know that Chris and Rebekah are both big Lily Tomlin fans - I wish she would call into the show, but have no information about that actually happening...
How cool!
I have to say the one about being "somebody" is one I've been using for years - its one of my faves!
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:33:41
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:33:41
Listening to the news on Nova, I have to agree with Dewey Hopper.
I think that this scandal will revitalize the conservative base around John McCain. I have that fear.
I think that this scandal will revitalize the conservative base around John McCain. I have that fear.
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 15:34:09
starling310 on 02/21/2008 15:34:09
I loves me some Allison Janney.
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 15:34:17
BobR on 02/21/2008 15:34:17
The news blurb during the break was interesting - they said this might strengthen McCain's standing with Conservatives because now they have a common enemy in the NYT... :huh:
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:35:25
Well, she hasn't had as much plastic surgery as that British woman.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:35:25
Quote by Raine:
hat tip: attywood blog
Well, she hasn't had as much plastic surgery as that British woman.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:35:45
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:35:45
I do that when BobR is writing his blog... 
;)
;)
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 15:37:39
You're usually asleep when I'm writing my blog.... :rofl:
BobR on 02/21/2008 15:37:39
Quote by Raine: I do that when BobR is writing his blog...
You're usually asleep when I'm writing my blog.... :rofl:
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:41:59
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:41:59
DAMN! I was JUST reading about the New republic story!!!
From the LA times:
From the LA times:
According to Fox News, the New York paper's publication today was connected....
to an impending story by the New Republic, alleging the newspaper caved to political pressures from the McCain campaign. A magazine spokesman said that article would be published online today.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:43:27
well I would if I wasn't!!!
I do kiss you when you are writing code! (it wasn't as romantic to post tho... )
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:43:27
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: I do that when BobR is writing his blog...
You're usually asleep when I'm writing my blog.... :rofl:
well I would if I wasn't!!!I do kiss you when you are writing code! (it wasn't as romantic to post tho... )
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 15:43:37
BobR on 02/21/2008 15:43:37
Obama won't last against the Republican attack machine? He seems to be doing pretty well against the Clinton attack machine.
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 15:44:57
You put up with me. That's romantic enough. :heart:
BobR on 02/21/2008 15:44:57
Quote by Raine:
I do kiss you when you are writing code! (it wasn't as romantic to post tho... )
You put up with me. That's romantic enough. :heart:
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:48:38
And the Clinton attack machine seems to be emulating the Republican Attack Machine.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:48:38
Quote by BobR: Obama won't last against the Republican attack machine? He seems to be doing pretty well against the Clinton attack machine.
And the Clinton attack machine seems to be emulating the Republican Attack Machine.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:50:17
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:50:17
KEVIN with the fun FActs! he mentioned DuBois! :clap:
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:52:13
livingonli on 02/21/2008 15:52:13
Will Kevin be at Momma's appearance in DC on March 12th?
It should have been on the weekend of April 25th?
Just saying, you know.
It should have been on the weekend of April 25th?
Just saying, you know.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:52:57
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:52:57
Interesting fun fact... today John McCain said during his press conferance: " I did not have Romantic relations with that woman". Bill bennet is by his side during this trying time For the senator.
Bennett was Bill Clinton's lawyer during his "I did not have sexual relations with that woman".
Bennett was Bill Clinton's lawyer during his "I did not have sexual relations with that woman".
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 15:53:32
To be fair - they don't do their show on Saturdays...
BobR on 02/21/2008 15:53:32
Quote by livingonli: Will Kevin be at Momma's appearance in DC on March 12th?
It should have been on the weekend of April 25th?
To be fair - they don't do their show on Saturdays...
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:54:44
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:54:44
I am so ready for Obama to be president. Kinda over all of this at this point.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/21/2008 15:56:11
Me too :)
m-hadley on 02/21/2008 15:56:11
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by m-hadley:Quote by wickedpam: Why did I think they were German? :scratchhead:
What's with all the Lily Tomlin quotes - she going to be on the show?
I sent them in, just because I know that Chris and Rebekah are both big Lily Tomlin fans - I wish she would call into the show, but have no information about that actually happening...
How cool!
I have to say the one about being "somebody" is one I've been using for years - its one of my faves!
Me too :)
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 15:57:04
Raine on 02/21/2008 15:57:04
Hillary needs 60% or more of both Ohio and Texas. 60% to get the nomination. I do not see that happening.
And will posted about the texas primary yesterday. I am gonna go get that link.
And will posted about the texas primary yesterday. I am gonna go get that link.
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 15:58:22
BobR on 02/21/2008 15:58:22
This is interesting. Apparently, there is a primary for all ex-pats living in other countries, but technically still U.S. citizens. Obama won that one as well
Comment by 
Grumpymann on 02/21/2008 16:02:54
Grumpymann on 02/21/2008 16:02:54
The Unofficial Official Fan Blog for the Stephanie Miller Show™
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:06:22
I think it's now up to 65% with Obama's recent victory. The more primaries Obama wins, the higher Hillary's percentage needs to be to clinch the nomination in the remaining primaries. And if she loses Ohio or Texas, that goal will beocme much harder to reach.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:06:22
Quote by Raine: Hillary needs 60% or more of both Ohio and Texas. 60% to get the nomination. I do not see that happening.
And will posted about the texas primary yesterday. I am gonna go get that link.
I think it's now up to 65% with Obama's recent victory. The more primaries Obama wins, the higher Hillary's percentage needs to be to clinch the nomination in the remaining primaries. And if she loses Ohio or Texas, that goal will beocme much harder to reach.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:10:42
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:10:42
From Will in Chicago, Passing on information from Sensi:
How the texas Primary/Caucus works:
Texas will send a total of 228 delegates to the Democratic National Convention. 126 delegates will be assigned based on primary results in 31 State Senate Districts (instead of allocating delegates by its 32 Congressional Districts like many states). The number of delegates in each Senate district varies based on previous Democratic turnout in the last two general elections. The delegates from each Senate District are assigned to candidates proportionally based on the percentages they receive on primary day.
Of the remaining 102 delegates, 67 are determined through a convention process that begins at precinct conventions (caucuses) on the night of March 4 and culminates with delegate allocation based on each candidate's delegate strength at the State Convention on June 6-8. Of those 67 delegates, 42 are "at large" rank and file delegates and 25 are pledged party leaders, legislators, and local elected officials.
The remaing 35 delegates are "unpledged" delegates, including 32 so-called "superdelegates" who are DNC Members, Members of Congress, a former House Speaker and a former DNC Chair. Three other delegate slots are reserved for highly-honored state Democrats, such as respected former officholders.
* 126 Senatorial District Level Delegates allocated by primary results.
* 42 At-Large Delegates and 25 Pledged Party Leaders, Democratic Mayors and Legislators, all allocated by the presidential preference of delegates attending the State convention (with a 15 percent threshold).
* 32 Super Delegates made up of Members of Congress, Members of the DNC, past House Speakers and former DNC Chairs.
* 3 Unpledged Delegates (Add-Ons) elected through a three-tier, post-primary convention process.
============================
It ain't simple, that is for sure. Can we blame Tom Delay for that?
By the way, for those who might be interested in how things work in Texas:
How the Texas Primary/Caucus Hybrid Works.
How the texas Primary/Caucus works:
Texas will send a total of 228 delegates to the Democratic National Convention. 126 delegates will be assigned based on primary results in 31 State Senate Districts (instead of allocating delegates by its 32 Congressional Districts like many states). The number of delegates in each Senate district varies based on previous Democratic turnout in the last two general elections. The delegates from each Senate District are assigned to candidates proportionally based on the percentages they receive on primary day.
Of the remaining 102 delegates, 67 are determined through a convention process that begins at precinct conventions (caucuses) on the night of March 4 and culminates with delegate allocation based on each candidate's delegate strength at the State Convention on June 6-8. Of those 67 delegates, 42 are "at large" rank and file delegates and 25 are pledged party leaders, legislators, and local elected officials.
The remaing 35 delegates are "unpledged" delegates, including 32 so-called "superdelegates" who are DNC Members, Members of Congress, a former House Speaker and a former DNC Chair. Three other delegate slots are reserved for highly-honored state Democrats, such as respected former officholders.
* 126 Senatorial District Level Delegates allocated by primary results.
* 42 At-Large Delegates and 25 Pledged Party Leaders, Democratic Mayors and Legislators, all allocated by the presidential preference of delegates attending the State convention (with a 15 percent threshold).
* 32 Super Delegates made up of Members of Congress, Members of the DNC, past House Speakers and former DNC Chairs.
* 3 Unpledged Delegates (Add-Ons) elected through a three-tier, post-primary convention process.
============================
It ain't simple, that is for sure. Can we blame Tom Delay for that?
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:10:50
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:10:50
If only Momma was on in NYC, we're still stuck with listening via the internet.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:11:56
heya grump!
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:11:56
Quote by Grumpymann: The Unofficial Official Fan Blog for the Stephanie Miller Show™
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:13:02
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:13:02
Morning Grump.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/21/2008 16:14:11
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 16:14:11
I had the Dorthey Hamill hair cut in elementary school which got traded in for the Annie fro for a while.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:14:45
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:14:45
We got our VCR in 1985 and it was $700 but it wasn't a front-loader. Those were already past that point. The hard part was convincing my parents to get cable when it became available in my area in the early 80's.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:14:58
Me too here in Pittsburgh. In fact, even if she *was* on around here, I'd probably still be stuck listening via the 'net if at all - like today. Because of the hours she airs, she'd usually be on during working hours.
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:14:58
Quote by livingonli: If only Momma was on in NYC, we're still stuck with listening via the internet.
Me too here in Pittsburgh. In fact, even if she *was* on around here, I'd probably still be stuck listening via the 'net if at all - like today. Because of the hours she airs, she'd usually be on during working hours.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/21/2008 16:16:08
wickedpam on 02/21/2008 16:16:08
I don't think we got cable until we moved to North Carolina and Mom worked for the cable company so it was free. That was about 1982
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:18:16
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:18:16
I was learning to Swim when Jaws was a box office hit. I was a little scared of the water.
I got over it.
But I remember (after seeing my first drive in film, Jaws, at about the age of 8) that I was taking swim lessons in the LI sound. I saw a dorsal fin in the water. I reported it to the lifeguard and they evacuated the entire beach. *EVERYONE PLEASE LEAVE THE WATER*
It turned out to be a dead sand shark floating. looking back, the fin was only in about 3 feet of water, at the most. That was when I got over my fear. I felt a little silly after that.
I got over it.
But I remember (after seeing my first drive in film, Jaws, at about the age of 8) that I was taking swim lessons in the LI sound. I saw a dorsal fin in the water. I reported it to the lifeguard and they evacuated the entire beach. *EVERYONE PLEASE LEAVE THE WATER*
It turned out to be a dead sand shark floating. looking back, the fin was only in about 3 feet of water, at the most. That was when I got over my fear. I felt a little silly after that.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:19:20
I got my first VCR around 1981ish - it was a floor model and a top loader - courtesy of my Dad. We worked it out that it would be birthday presents for the next few years. (Although he caved after the second year - he felt funny not sending me monetary presents. *g*)
When cable became available in our area, I was already working and decided to pay for it myself. My parents were split and Mom couldn't afford it (or she wouldn't, anyway).
The downside was that since the TV was hers, she tended to monopolize the cable so I rarely got to watch what I wanted.....
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:19:20
Quote by livingonli: We got our VCR in 1985 and it was $700 but it wasn't a front-loader. Those were already past that point. The hard part was convincing my parents to get cable when it became available in my area in the early 80's.
I got my first VCR around 1981ish - it was a floor model and a top loader - courtesy of my Dad. We worked it out that it would be birthday presents for the next few years. (Although he caved after the second year - he felt funny not sending me monetary presents. *g*)
When cable became available in our area, I was already working and decided to pay for it myself. My parents were split and Mom couldn't afford it (or she wouldn't, anyway).
The downside was that since the TV was hers, she tended to monopolize the cable so I rarely got to watch what I wanted.....
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:20:11
Did you have the cable box with the switch between groups of channels or the rotary dial?
We had the switch so that the box went from 2-13, 14-25, and 26-37. It was the closest thing to a remote then.
The biggest novelty on our system for some of us young males was discovering you could tune in Playboy if you held down 4 and 7.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:20:11
Quote by wickedpam: I don't think we got cable until we moved to North Carolina and Mom worked for the cable company so it was free. That was about 1982
Did you have the cable box with the switch between groups of channels or the rotary dial?
We had the switch so that the box went from 2-13, 14-25, and 26-37. It was the closest thing to a remote then.
The biggest novelty on our system for some of us young males was discovering you could tune in Playboy if you held down 4 and 7.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:20:15
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:20:15
So grump, are you gonna give us your take on the McCain affair... (and when I say affair I mean the scandal about his relationship with a lobbyist) :)
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:20:49
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:20:49
:::sigh::: I wish I could hear the show.
I really don't have time to podcast it in the evenings.
I really don't have time to podcast it in the evenings.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:23:21
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:23:21
And when I didn't have time for the podcast, I would catch the Sirius airing, but now they only air the third hour at 8 PM. They have an open channel where they could carry the whole show live so I could listen in my car. (channel 143 is supposed to be a talk channel but now only fires up for some sporting events).
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:25:01
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:25:01
Oh, Papi, quit doing bad PSA's.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/21/2008 16:28:47
I can't believe that Momma isn't on in NEW YORK CITY. I have all but given up getting Steph on the air here in Tulsa, but like you Shelagh, I would probably still end up listening via the net at work, but it would be nice to listen in the car
m-hadley on 02/21/2008 16:28:47
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by livingonli: If only Momma was on in NYC, we're still stuck with listening via the internet.
Me too here in Pittsburgh. In fact, even if she *was* on around here, I'd probably still be stuck listening via the 'net if at all - like today. Because of the hours she airs, she'd usually be on during working hours.
I can't believe that Momma isn't on in NEW YORK CITY. I have all but given up getting Steph on the air here in Tulsa, but like you Shelagh, I would probably still end up listening via the net at work, but it would be nice to listen in the car
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 16:30:20
BobR on 02/21/2008 16:30:20
We got our first color TV in the mid-70's
I don't remember when we got the VCR
We never got cable. My parents finally got satelite a few years ago when they started showing the Braves games on non-broadcast stations.
I don't remember when we got the VCR
We never got cable. My parents finally got satelite a few years ago when they started showing the Braves games on non-broadcast stations.
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 16:31:19
What about satelite radio?
BobR on 02/21/2008 16:31:19
Quote by shelaghc: :::sigh::: I wish I could hear the show.
I really don't have time to podcast it in the evenings.
What about satelite radio?
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:34:08
starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:34:08
My brother had winter birthday, so no pool parties for him. Instead, for his 10th birthday, my parents RENTED a VCR and Splash. It was awesome!
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:34:32
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:34:32
we have our fun facts ™ right here!
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:35:27
starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:35:27
Nothin' funny about Rwanda. . . really. . .
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:36:11
starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:36:11
: tap : : tap : : tap : "Is this thing on?"
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:36:26
Sirius only broadcasts the Third Hour at 8 PM. XM doesn't air the show at all. But, XM is the only one that has Air America (Thom Hartmann's show still airs on Sirius because of a different contract).
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:36:26
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc: :::sigh::: I wish I could hear the show.
I really don't have time to podcast it in the evenings.
What about satelite radio?
Sirius only broadcasts the Third Hour at 8 PM. XM doesn't air the show at all. But, XM is the only one that has Air America (Thom Hartmann's show still airs on Sirius because of a different contract).
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:36:57
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:36:57
That was Bush?!?!?! Oh dear.
The guy just sounds bored with his job at this point.
The guy just sounds bored with his job at this point.
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:37:42
starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:37:42
Is Mike Douglas a different person than MiCHAEL Douglas?
Rosanna Arquette. . . yummy.
Rosanna Arquette. . . yummy.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:38:21
Since our progressive talk station is also the Air America flagship station. We have to be stuck with Lionel in Momma's time slot. It wasn't bad when Sam Seder was on in the morning because I could listen to him in the car but Lionel's show sucks.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:38:21
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by livingonli: If only Momma was on in NYC, we're still stuck with listening via the internet.
Me too here in Pittsburgh. In fact, even if she *was* on around here, I'd probably still be stuck listening via the 'net if at all - like today. Because of the hours she airs, she'd usually be on during working hours.
I can't believe that Momma isn't on in NEW YORK CITY. I have all but given up getting Steph on the air here in Tulsa, but like you Shelagh, I would probably still end up listening via the net at work, but it would be nice to listen in the car
Since our progressive talk station is also the Air America flagship station. We have to be stuck with Lionel in Momma's time slot. It wasn't bad when Sam Seder was on in the morning because I could listen to him in the car but Lionel's show sucks.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:38:40
A little insulting, TTTT. you should scope out on the board where we have a thread expaining why he did nothing about Darfur.
It is disgusting.
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:38:40
Quote by starling310: Nothin' funny about Rwanda. . . really. . .
A little insulting, TTTT. you should scope out on the board where we have a thread expaining why he did nothing about Darfur.
It is disgusting.
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:40:59
starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:40:59
Starling Not So Fun Fact : I have sneezed about 35 times today. Please note: each "sneeze" consists of 2 and 1/2 sneezes. You do the math.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:42:26
Link here.
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:42:26
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310: Nothin' funny about Rwanda. . . really. . .
A little insulting, TTTT. you should scope out on the board where we have a thread expaining why he did nothing about Darfur.
It is disgusting.
Link here.
Yesterday, President Bush defended his decision not to send U.S. troops into the Darfur genocide, saying he learned lessons from the genocide in Rwanda. Ignorant of the comparison to Iraq, Bush said foreign troops would only be divisive and “unbelievably counterproductive”:
BUSH: A clear lesson I learned in the museum was that outside forces that tend to divide people up inside their country are unbelievably counterproductive. In other words, people came from other countries — I guess you’d call them colonialists — and they pitted one group of people against another.
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:44:42
starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:44:42
: starling asks Magic 8 Ball™ : Will Obama win the nomination?
: shake : : shake : : shake :
: Magic 8 Ball™ : YES
:banana:
: starling : Will Shelley and I get back together?
: shake : : shake : : shake :
: Magic 8 Ball™ : Reply Hazy. Try Again.
: shake : : shake : : shake :
: Magic 8 Ball™ : Without a doubt.
WOO HOO!
: shake : : shake : : shake :
: Magic 8 Ball™ : YES
:banana:
: starling : Will Shelley and I get back together?
: shake : : shake : : shake :
: Magic 8 Ball™ : Reply Hazy. Try Again.
: shake : : shake : : shake :
: Magic 8 Ball™ : Without a doubt.
WOO HOO!
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:46:13
:thud:
starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:46:13
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310: Nothin' funny about Rwanda. . . really. . .
A little insulting, TTTT. you should scope out on the board where we have a thread expaining why he did nothing about Darfur.
It is disgusting.
Link here.Yesterday, President Bush defended his decision not to send U.S. troops into the Darfur genocide, saying he learned lessons from the genocide in Rwanda. Ignorant of the comparison to Iraq, Bush said foreign troops would only be divisive and “unbelievably counterproductive”:
BUSH: A clear lesson I learned in the museum was that outside forces that tend to divide people up inside their country are unbelievably counterproductive. In other words, people came from other countries — I guess you’d call them colonialists — and they pitted one group of people against another.
:thud:
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:48:57
That's more expensive than podcasting. And the most I would get with it if I got XM - unless I got the kind that I could haul in and out of the car - would be Lionhell -
- Randi and Rachel. Thom already broadcasts live here daily.
I did hear, btw, that Pap is supporting the merger between Sirius and XM. I thought a merger like that would be a bad thing.
Anyone know more about the issue?
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:48:57
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc: :::sigh::: I wish I could hear the show.
I really don't have time to podcast it in the evenings.
What about satelite radio?
That's more expensive than podcasting. And the most I would get with it if I got XM - unless I got the kind that I could haul in and out of the car - would be Lionhell -
- Randi and Rachel. Thom already broadcasts live here daily.I did hear, btw, that Pap is supporting the merger between Sirius and XM. I thought a merger like that would be a bad thing.
Anyone know more about the issue?
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:49:11
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:49:11
:rofl: John McBush!! Love that!
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:50:20
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:50:20
That was posted here on das blog yesterday!!!
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:51:21
Mike Douglas
Michael Douglas
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 16:51:21
Quote by starling310: Is Mike Douglas a different person than MiCHAEL Douglas?
Rosanna Arquette. . . yummy.
Mike Douglas
Michael Douglas
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:52:31
starling310 on 02/21/2008 16:52:31
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by starling310: Is Mike Douglas a different person than MiCHAEL Douglas?
Rosanna Arquette. . . yummy.
Mike Douglas
Michael Douglas
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:52:50
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:52:50
18% approval with a plus minus of 2.6%, I might add.
That is about a 82% DISAPPROVAL rating. At best.
That is about a 82% DISAPPROVAL rating. At best.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:54:17
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:54:17
A thrill up his leg is GROSSER than an unknown word.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:56:43
It's still sitting on the Feds desk waiting for approval. It has been sitting there for awhile under review. While it has been expected to past, the long delay does seem to leave a lot of questions. Even the Bush FCC may be leery of only one satellite company being in business considering they shot down the DirecTV-Dish Network merger plans a few years ago.
The one plus for a merger for me would be I could have just one receiver in the car. At least maybe then there could be one channel just carrying Air America and then a second channel carrying other progressive talkers.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 16:56:43
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc: :::sigh::: I wish I could hear the show.
I really don't have time to podcast it in the evenings.
What about satelite radio?
That's more expensive than podcasting. And the most I would get with it if I got XM - unless I got the kind that I could haul in and out of the car - would be Lionhell -
I did hear, btw, that Pap is supporting the merger between Sirius and XM. I thought a merger like that would be a bad thing.
Anyone know more about the issue?
It's still sitting on the Feds desk waiting for approval. It has been sitting there for awhile under review. While it has been expected to past, the long delay does seem to leave a lot of questions. Even the Bush FCC may be leery of only one satellite company being in business considering they shot down the DirecTV-Dish Network merger plans a few years ago.
The one plus for a merger for me would be I could have just one receiver in the car. At least maybe then there could be one channel just carrying Air America and then a second channel carrying other progressive talkers.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 16:57:37
Raine on 02/21/2008 16:57:37
I would love to take a vacation with the entire edwards family. Especially Elizabeth.
I could see it now...
bobR and John, the the kids to beach, me and Raine have some girl tawk to do. And yes, bring a 12 pack of Bob's beer with you.
I could see it now...
bobR and John, the the kids to beach, me and Raine have some girl tawk to do. And yes, bring a 12 pack of Bob's beer with you.
Comment by starling310 on 02/21/2008 17:08:24
starling310 on 02/21/2008 17:08:24
I can access MySpace Music from work. . .
Comment by TriSec on 02/21/2008 17:52:44
TriSec on 02/21/2008 17:52:44
Howdy folks...passing through again!
The interview went very well...imagine my surprise to be sitting with the VP in charge of the Maine Project this morning!
This was more of a primary assessment to see how serious I am about relocating...then the usual "what do you do for Athena" barrage of questions....but then they threw me by asking point-blank "why do you think this would be valuable in Maine?".
I think I supported myself rather well...
In any case, it's on to round two, I'm meeting with the Director of the Claims Services department next week. (which is odd for Athena, usually you start with HR and climb up the chain, I started at the top and seem to be working backwards...)
I've also got some powerful allies here that have been *ahem* pimping me out at every opportunity. : ducks incoming brick :
The interview went very well...imagine my surprise to be sitting with the VP in charge of the Maine Project this morning!
This was more of a primary assessment to see how serious I am about relocating...then the usual "what do you do for Athena" barrage of questions....but then they threw me by asking point-blank "why do you think this would be valuable in Maine?".
I think I supported myself rather well...
In any case, it's on to round two, I'm meeting with the Director of the Claims Services department next week. (which is odd for Athena, usually you start with HR and climb up the chain, I started at the top and seem to be working backwards...)
I've also got some powerful allies here that have been *ahem* pimping me out at every opportunity. : ducks incoming brick :
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 18:04:28
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 18:04:28
It amazes me how many people around here think Michael Moore is off his nut.
I just had an email conversation with a woman in another office of the hospital where I'm temping. Her son had to undergo a five organ transplant and had 32 operations even before that one. The insurance companies have given her nothing but grief and, ultimately, the family had to get senators involved in order to save her son's life.
She considers her son to be a hero. I said Michael Moore must be her other hero since he's the main reason universal health care is in the conversation for the presidential candidates this year.
Her reply was:
This is the second person I've met up with since I got back here who's this far gone about Michael Moore and his battle for us.
This woman, more than anyone, should appreciate the need for health care for all of us without having to battle insurance companies.
I just don't understand people sometimes.
And I think the local group discussing single payer health care needs to sponsor some free showings of "Sicko" just to educate people.
I just had an email conversation with a woman in another office of the hospital where I'm temping. Her son had to undergo a five organ transplant and had 32 operations even before that one. The insurance companies have given her nothing but grief and, ultimately, the family had to get senators involved in order to save her son's life.
She considers her son to be a hero. I said Michael Moore must be her other hero since he's the main reason universal health care is in the conversation for the presidential candidates this year.
Her reply was:
"No actually I think Michael Moore is lost and has no idea what he is talking about."
This is the second person I've met up with since I got back here who's this far gone about Michael Moore and his battle for us.
This woman, more than anyone, should appreciate the need for health care for all of us without having to battle insurance companies.
I just don't understand people sometimes.
And I think the local group discussing single payer health care needs to sponsor some free showings of "Sicko" just to educate people.
Comment by TriSec on 02/21/2008 18:19:48
TriSec on 02/21/2008 18:19:48
*sigh*
It's not Michael Moore that's off his nut...
I can't help but shake my head at that story, and think "There goes an extraordinarily stupid person."
She sounds like she doesn't know anything other than what Faux Noise tells her, even though she's got first-hand experience to the contrary...
It's not Michael Moore that's off his nut...
I can't help but shake my head at that story, and think "There goes an extraordinarily stupid person."
She sounds like she doesn't know anything other than what Faux Noise tells her, even though she's got first-hand experience to the contrary...
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 18:22:58
Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 18:22:58
Okay, Chris in Sacto found this and posted it over at UNN. So, what do you think will happen next with AAR?
Air America Is Changing OwnershipAir America Is Changing Ownership
May I suggest someone other than Lionel for the 9 AM to Noon spot. Okay, it is probably a losing proposition to compete with STEPHANIE MILLER, but Lionel really does not fit in with the other hosts.
Air America Is Changing OwnershipAir America Is Changing Ownership
May I suggest someone other than Lionel for the 9 AM to Noon spot. Okay, it is probably a losing proposition to compete with STEPHANIE MILLER, but Lionel really does not fit in with the other hosts.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 18:28:52
The right has been on a campaign to demonize Michael Moore for years. The righties went on the warpath when Fahrenheit 9-11 came out because god forbid you should criticize dear leader. Remember how they were trying to say that Moore made factual errors in the film but did not produce the evidence to back it out other than a book and another documentary which were nothing more than right-wing hit jobs attacking him because of the money he made off his documentaries.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 18:28:52
Quote by TriSec: *sigh*
It's not Michael Moore that's off his nut...
I can't help but shake my head at that story, and think "There goes an extraordinarily stupid person."
She sounds like she doesn't know anything other than what Faux Noise tells her, even though she's got first-hand experience to the contrary...
The right has been on a campaign to demonize Michael Moore for years. The righties went on the warpath when Fahrenheit 9-11 came out because god forbid you should criticize dear leader. Remember how they were trying to say that Moore made factual errors in the film but did not produce the evidence to back it out other than a book and another documentary which were nothing more than right-wing hit jobs attacking him because of the money he made off his documentaries.
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 18:33:04
Maybe the new owners will bring back Kent Jones to Rachel's show and Sam Seder to replace Lionhell?
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 18:33:04
Quote by will in chicago: Okay, Chris in Sacto found this and posted it over at UNN. So, what do you think will happen next with AAR?
Air America Is Changing OwnershipAir America Is Changing Ownership
May I suggest someone other than Lionel for the 9 AM to Noon spot. Okay, it is probably a losing proposition to compete with STEPHANIE MILLER, but Lionel really does not fit in with the other hosts.
Maybe the new owners will bring back Kent Jones to Rachel's show and Sam Seder to replace Lionhell?
Comment by TriSec on 02/21/2008 18:50:22
TriSec on 02/21/2008 18:50:22
An interesting point was made about the whole reason d'etre changing...
But then again, if we have a Democratic house, senate, and administration, I think we'd need Air America Radio more than ever to be the voice of reason, since you know the right-wing radio will be in full swing for the next four years.
Rational disagreement and pointing out of problems will be helpful; damaging attack rhetoric is not.
But then again, AAR is it's own worst enemy; how many boneheaded programming and affiliate decisions have they made? (like killing "Unfiltered" and leaving Boston without a liberal radio station?)
But then again, if we have a Democratic house, senate, and administration, I think we'd need Air America Radio more than ever to be the voice of reason, since you know the right-wing radio will be in full swing for the next four years.
Rational disagreement and pointing out of problems will be helpful; damaging attack rhetoric is not.
But then again, AAR is it's own worst enemy; how many boneheaded programming and affiliate decisions have they made? (like killing "Unfiltered" and leaving Boston without a liberal radio station?)
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 18:54:03
Raine on 02/21/2008 18:54:03
Serbian protesters have vandalized (to put it lightly) the US emabssy in that country.
I am watching live feed on MSNBC that shows a few big flashes from inside the building. it is on fire.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 18:54:50
Raine on 02/21/2008 18:54:50
The US state department is asking SErbian authorities to please do something to quell the violence, which they have not seemed to be doing.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 18:56:21
Raine on 02/21/2008 18:56:21
This is happening, BTW in belgrade. Fire trucks are now showing up at the scene.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 18:59:23
One thing that I have noticed is that more stations call themselves Progressive Talk stations and use a variety of networks - AAR, Jones, and Nova M Radio.
Perhaps what we will see is the growth of progressive talk and a mix in each market of different hosts. It is hard to find a station that just carries the shows of a single netwok.
As for bad decisions, AAR has a LOT to live down. Honestly, I think the theme song for Springer on the Radio should have been "Born to be MILD."
Will in Chicago on 02/21/2008 18:59:23
Quote by TriSec: An interesting point was made about the whole reason d'etre changing...
But then again, if we have a Democratic house, senate, and administration, I think we'd need Air America Radio more than ever to be the voice of reason, since you know the right-wing radio will be in full swing for the next four years.
Rational disagreement and pointing out of problems will be helpful; damaging attack rhetoric is not.
But then again, AAR is it's own worst enemy; how many boneheaded programming and affiliate decisions have they made? (like killing "Unfiltered" and leaving Boston without a liberal radio station?)
One thing that I have noticed is that more stations call themselves Progressive Talk stations and use a variety of networks - AAR, Jones, and Nova M Radio.
Perhaps what we will see is the growth of progressive talk and a mix in each market of different hosts. It is hard to find a station that just carries the shows of a single netwok.
As for bad decisions, AAR has a LOT to live down. Honestly, I think the theme song for Springer on the Radio should have been "Born to be MILD."
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 19:06:14
Raine on 02/21/2008 19:06:14
it's looking like tear gas has been thrown, I am seeign the crowds running from the embassy
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 19:11:29
Raine on 02/21/2008 19:11:29
The question being asked: What happened to the breakdown in Security in Serbia. (regarding the fact that Nato and UN forces have been there for so many years)
Alternativley: A serbian leader says that *we are not alone; Rusian president Putin is with us*
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 19:19:32
Raine on 02/21/2008 19:19:32
AAR needs to figure out if they want to be progressive or not. PERIOD.
Just IMO.
Hartmann is still his own guy. Rach is AAR but so is Lionel. and to me lionel is not progressive. he is wonder bread.
I am fine if they want to resposition themselves with the likes of say... Jones Radio, which is what I see happening, but if that is the case, then we need to stop thinking of the company as progressive. They are not and were not for a long time.
After all... Jones carries Steph, Shultz and Boortz.
I wanted AAP to be our answer to RWTR. I don't see that happening. I see companies understanding who and what radio personalities will make them money... and yes... that DOES directly correlate to who is in power in the upcoming election cycle.
Comment by TriSec on 02/21/2008 19:21:18
TriSec on 02/21/2008 19:21:18
Ya know, attacking one of our embassies is generally considered an act of war...
I'm just sayin'....
I'm just sayin'....
Comment by shelaghc on 02/21/2008 19:27:57
I saw a little bit of this on ABC in the breakroom. They said the only people in the embassy right now are about half a dozen marines.
Does anyone know how and when the other people got out? Was there intel that this was going to happen?
shelaghc on 02/21/2008 19:27:57
Quote by TriSec: Ya know, attacking one of our embassies is generally considered an act of war...
I'm just sayin'....
I saw a little bit of this on ABC in the breakroom. They said the only people in the embassy right now are about half a dozen marines.
Does anyone know how and when the other people got out? Was there intel that this was going to happen?
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 19:28:09
Terrorists!!
oh wait - they're not brown people...
BobR on 02/21/2008 19:28:09
Quote by TriSec: Ya know, attacking one of our embassies is generally considered an act of war...
I'm just sayin'....
Terrorists!!
oh wait - they're not brown people...
Comment by BobR on 02/21/2008 19:32:10
BobR on 02/21/2008 19:32:10
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 19:33:36
Another link.
:bump:
Raine on 02/21/2008 19:33:36
Quote by BobR: This is interesting. Apparently, there is a primary for all ex-pats living in other countries, but technically still U.S. citizens. Obama won that one as well
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 19:37:42
They were not there to begin with. It is nightime on Belgrade. the workers were and still are at home. They are probably still asleep. The intel however, no one knows.... Tri mentioned it, and I questioned this as well, this is considered an act of war. And with no security from the Srbian government this is a dubious thing. Wesley Clarke seems to think that Serbia and Russia took thier sweet time responding to this riot.
Raine on 02/21/2008 19:37:42
Quote by shelaghc:I saw a little bit of this on ABC in the breakroom. They said the only people in the embassy right now are about half a dozen marines. Does anyone know how and when the other people got out? Was there intel that this was going to happen?Quote by TriSec: Ya know, attacking one of our embassies is generally considered an act of war... I'm just sayin'....
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 19:40:16
That is more truth than humour. that F*cker.
Raine on 02/21/2008 19:40:16
Quote by BobR: Try not to let your blood pressure rise...
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 19:43:20
Raine on 02/21/2008 19:43:20
Bob Bennet will be on Dan Abrams tonite; KO will have countdown, and yes, hardball will have it's own special edition tonite at 10 pm.
I guess once again Tweety and KO will be separated.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 19:46:37
Raine on 02/21/2008 19:46:37
Quote by Raine:Another link. :bump:Quote by BobR: This is interesting. Apparently, there is a primary for all ex-pats living in other countries, but technically still U.S. citizens. Obama won that one as well
These results determine the allocation of 4.5 delegate votes at the Democratic National Convention. Senator Obama won 2.5 delegate votes, and Senator Clinton 2 delegate votes. A further 2.5 votes will be determined at the Democrats Abroad Global Convention in April. In addition, Democrats Abroad holds 4 superdelegate votes. A total of 22 delegates, each with a half vote, will attend the Convention. The Democrats Abroad Global Primary was conducted February 5-12, 2008. Balloting took place at voting centers in over 30 countries, by mail and fax, and for the first time, on the Internet through a secure online voting system. Online ballots were cast from 164 countries and territories, from Antarctica to Zambia. "With the U.S. image so badly damaged by the present Administration, American Democrats living overseas were eager to have their voices heard," said Christine Schon Marques, International Chair of Democrats Abroad in Geneva. "Across the board we saw an enormous diversity in participation, including many first-time voters."
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 19:57:44
Raine on 02/21/2008 19:57:44
OK, MSNBC is now reporting that the US embassy staff was allowed to be released early today upon news that these protests would be happening. Earlier today they were reporting that no one was in the embassy when this happened becuase it was night time. I apologize for misrepresentation. This was what MSNBC was reporting.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 20:11:21
Raine on 02/21/2008 20:11:21
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 20:29:50
Raine on 02/21/2008 20:29:50
BREAKING: an emergency landing has been made in afghanistan for a helicoptor carrying senators HAgel, Biden and Kerry.
Nothing more. it is breaking on MSNBC.
Nothing more. it is breaking on MSNBC.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 20:33:46
Raine on 02/21/2008 20:33:46
MSNBC is now reporting that they are OK. it was due to a snowstorm . REPEAT... they are alright, as reported by MSNBC.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 21:58:59
I thought KO was going to be on at 10. He was promoting it on his show last night in the part not about the McCain affair.
livingonli on 02/21/2008 21:58:59
Quote by Raine: Bob Bennet will be on Dan Abrams tonite; KO will have countdown, and yes, hardball will have it's own special edition tonite at 10 pm.
I guess once again Tweety and KO will be separated.
I thought KO was going to be on at 10. He was promoting it on his show last night in the part not about the McCain affair.
Comment by Raine on 02/21/2008 22:19:12
That was from a promo from MSNBC. it could be all scrambled up.
So basically, l guess I have no clue. I thougth the same as well liv, I am wonderign what they are doing now.
Raine on 02/21/2008 22:19:12
Quote by livingonli:I thought KO was going to be on at 10. He was promoting it on his show last night in the part not about the McCain affair.Quote by Raine: Bob Bennet will be on Dan Abrams tonite; KO will have countdown, and yes, hardball will have it's own special edition tonite at 10 pm. I guess once again Tweety and KO will be separated.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2008 23:01:18
livingonli on 02/21/2008 23:01:18
When I went to the MSNBC website under Countdown, they were still mentioning a special edition at 10 PM. Unless Tweety is on at 11 PM afterwards.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 00:50:13
ok, ghen it is KO at 10.... works for me. I hope tho that tweety is not there.
Raine on 02/22/2008 00:50:13
Quote by livingonli: When I went to the MSNBC website under Countdown, they were still mentioning a special edition at 10 PM. Unless Tweety is on at 11 PM afterwards.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 01:08:36
livingonli on 02/22/2008 01:08:36
My Cable box EPG still says "Dwarfs: Not a Fairy Tale" at 10PM.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 01:19:43
livingonli on 02/22/2008 01:19:43
Rachel is on Countdown right now.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 01:23:50
Raine on 02/22/2008 01:23:50
anyone watching the debate?
Obama just hity a grand slam by saying that the president and diplomacy should not be about EARNing the right to speak to america.
Obama just hity a grand slam by saying that the president and diplomacy should not be about EARNing the right to speak to america.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 01:24:14
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 01:24:14
Anybody watching the debate?
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 01:25:46
Jinx, grrrlfriend - you're it :)
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 01:25:46
Quote by Raine: anyone watching the debate?
Obama just hity a grand slam by saying that the president and diplomacy should not be about EARNing the right to speak to america.
Jinx, grrrlfriend - you're it :)
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 01:30:43
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 01:30:43
I just finished a new collage on my blog. Check it out and let me know what you think - yes, I do my Photoshop with a chainsaw...
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 01:41:24
Still better than me. I have to learn to do photoshop. Nothing like the Rosemary Baby's eyes out of Cindy.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 01:41:24
Quote by m-hadley: I just finished a new collage on my blog. Check it out and let me know what you think - yes, I do my Photoshop with a chainsaw...
Still better than me. I have to learn to do photoshop. Nothing like the Rosemary Baby's eyes out of Cindy.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 01:50:54
!!!!!!!
I am not liking hillary tonite, basically they ARE saying simalar things, but truthfully I am liking very much how Obama is presenting things.
Raine on 02/22/2008 01:50:54
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine: anyone watching the debate?
Obama just hity a grand slam by saying that the president and diplomacy should not be about EARNing the right to speak to america.
Jinx, grrrlfriend - you're it :)
!!!!!!!I am not liking hillary tonite, basically they ARE saying simalar things, but truthfully I am liking very much how Obama is presenting things.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 01:51:51
Raine on 02/22/2008 01:51:51
All hat and no cattle? HEY HILL!!! you gonna give credit to Ann for that one??? HUH????
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 01:53:14
Raine on 02/22/2008 01:53:14
She just went dirty.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 01:54:48
Raine on 02/22/2008 01:54:48
She brought up the Obama supporter the other night that appeared on MSNBC who was poubded by Chris Matthews abot naming one accomplishement by BArack. She brought it up and found it"amusing"
I found it dirty.
I found it dirty.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 01:55:54
No kidding, Raine,
I've got to agree with you - what is all that plagarism about, anyway? Anybody's who's anybody knows that Ann Richards said that a few years back... Delusional ??? I love it - sock it to her, Barack...
cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 01:55:54
Quote by Raine: All hat and no cattle? HEY HILL!!! you gonna give credit to Ann for that one??? HUH????
No kidding, Raine,
I've got to agree with you - what is all that plagarism about, anyway? Anybody's who's anybody knows that Ann Richards said that a few years back... Delusional ??? I love it - sock it to her, Barack...
cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 01:58:18
Raine on 02/22/2008 01:58:18
Fucking CNN has decided to bring up the Clinton Plagarism Charge. I wish Barack had simply answered the issue was *all HAt and no Cattle*
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:01:12
Barack is handling it beautifully - don't you think?
Hillary is getting boooed at the moment...
Boo away crowd, boo away...
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:01:12
Quote by Raine: Fucking CNN has decided to bring up the Clinton Plagarism Charge. I wish Barack had simply answered the issue was *all HAt and no Cattle*
Barack is handling it beautifully - don't you think?
Hillary is getting boooed at the moment...
Boo away crowd, boo away...
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:02:40
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:02:40
*some of us*?????????? WTF?!?!?!
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:04:13
We had some Divo issues and missed that!
But yes, he is doing a hellova job tonite. I think this may his best debate yet.
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:04:13
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine: Fucking CNN has decided to bring up the Clinton Plagarism Charge. I wish Barack had simply answered the issue was *all HAt and no Cattle*
Barack is handling it beautifully - don't you think?
Hillary is getting boooed at the moment...
Boo away crowd, boo away...
Cheers,
mfaye
We had some Divo issues and missed that!
But yes, he is doing a hellova job tonite. I think this may his best debate yet.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:04:38
You're reading my mind, grrrlfriend....
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:04:38
Quote by Raine: *some of us*?????????? WTF?!?!?!
You're reading my mind, grrrlfriend....
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:14:47
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:14:47
NO ONE should EVER be fined for NOT having HEALTH CARE! EVER!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:17:25
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:17:25
NO hillary, the question was... do you think that barack is not ready?
And it REALLY pisses me off that NOW her experience as first lady coutns... it doesn't. when she says WE ... I think it is important to remeber that the WE was bill clinton.
And it REALLY pisses me off that NOW her experience as first lady coutns... it doesn't. when she says WE ... I think it is important to remeber that the WE was bill clinton.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:18:06
I think that Barack is holding his own - go Obama go!!! I think that Hillary is hogging the spotlight - she had definitely had more time on the mic than Obama has.
Agree with you completely, Raine....
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:18:06
Quote by Raine: NO ONE should EVER be fined for NOT having HEALTH CARE! EVER!!!!!!!!!
I think that Barack is holding his own - go Obama go!!! I think that Hillary is hogging the spotlight - she had definitely had more time on the mic than Obama has.
Agree with you completely, Raine....
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:18:32
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:18:32
OK, She did NOT answer the question, not at all. Serbia has nothign to do with how experienced Obama may be.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:19:28
She acted a little desparate.
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:19:28
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by Raine: NO ONE should EVER be fined for NOT having HEALTH CARE! EVER!!!!!!!!!
I think that Barack is holding his own - go Obama go!!! I think that Hillary is hogging the spotlight - she had definitely had more time on the mic than Obama has.
Agree with you completely, Raine....
She acted a little desparate.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:20:02
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:20:02
Nail her to the wall on Iraq, Barack !!!
Go Obama go...
Cheers,
mfaye
Go Obama go...
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 02:21:48
livingonli on 02/22/2008 02:21:48
But why did Hillary choose to wear the Star Trek uniform? I have it on CNN HD now.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 02:36:35
livingonli on 02/22/2008 02:36:35
Mike Malloy is talking about McCain's involvement with the Keating Five.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:36:41
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:36:41
Jorge has a very sexy voice. I just had to say that.
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:38:07
MG!!! I didnot notice til now!
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:38:07
Quote by livingonli: But why did Hillary choose to wear the Star Trek uniform? I have it on CNN HD now.
MG!!!
I didnot notice til now!
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:42:48
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:42:48
GUH. Hillary was called to service????
Comment by Raine on 02/22/2008 02:43:44
Raine on 02/22/2008 02:43:44
Shouldn't hillary be doing the live long and prosper hand sign?
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:48:03
Beam me up, Scotty - I can't go on in this sphere....
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:48:03
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli: But why did Hillary choose to wear the Star Trek uniform? I have it on CNN HD now.
MG!!!
Beam me up, Scotty - I can't go on in this sphere....
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 02:48:30
Her actions are not logical.
livingonli on 02/22/2008 02:48:30
Quote by Raine: Shouldn't hillary be doing the live long and prosper hand sign?
Her actions are not logical.
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:58:40
The post-debate is confirming my initial impression - Barack rocked the house....
Donna Brazille is right on, on this debate...if the pattern holds, then Barack holds da house - go Barack go...
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:58:40
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine: Shouldn't hillary be doing the live long and prosper hand sign?
Her actions are not logical.
The post-debate is confirming my initial impression - Barack rocked the house....
Donna Brazille is right on, on this debate...if the pattern holds, then Barack holds da house - go Barack go...
Comment by m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:58:42
m-hadley on 02/22/2008 02:58:42
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 03:06:00
livingonli on 02/22/2008 03:06:00
Who's got Keith on now?
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 03:11:22
livingonli on 02/22/2008 03:11:22
Hillary's people say "she's tested and ready". Wasn't that Ghouilaini's line?
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 04:00:28
livingonli on 02/22/2008 04:00:28
Softball is up next.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:05:46
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:05:46
Anybody here??
Comment by starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:10:01
starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:10:01
I JUST WATCHED TONIGHT'S EPISODE OF LOST.
Oh.
Mah.
God!
hey mondo!
Oh.
Mah.
God!
hey mondo!
Comment by starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:10:55
starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:10:55
Now watching the Presidential Debate. . . Gotta love the DVR and the flaven!
: drunk blogging :
: drunk blogging :
Comment by starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:14:40
starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:14:40
Wow...Campbell Brown is aaaaaaannoying.
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 04:15:56
livingonli on 02/22/2008 04:15:56
Now I'm watching Family Guy. I can choose between the episode on WPIX and the one on Cartoon Network.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:17:26
why howdy Miz Star, ma'am! :tips hat:
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:17:26
Quote by starling310: I JUST WATCHED TONIGHT'S EPISODE OF LOST.
Oh.
Mah.
God!
hey mondo!
why howdy Miz Star, ma'am! :tips hat:
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:19:28
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:19:28
Ah a-looking forward the meetup! :metal:
:metal:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 04:24:34
livingonli on 02/22/2008 04:24:34
So am I. We'll have a big party this time.
At least Tuesday's debate will be on MSNBC so it won't conflict with my Keith time since it will be on after Keith.
At least Tuesday's debate will be on MSNBC so it won't conflict with my Keith time since it will be on after Keith.
Comment by starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:24:43
starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:24:43
Yes! The meet up. . . I am getting a nice bonus in March, so I should be financially good to go!
Comment by starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:25:03
starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:25:03
Hey Liv!
Comment by starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:26:42
starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:26:42
Mondo, I was on the highway the other day and the car in front of me had a MONDO license plate. I shouted "MONDO!" to myself, in the car.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:27:00
Yay! Looking forward to meeting you, Livin, Mala and hopefully Velveeta et all!
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:27:00
Quote by starling310: Yes! The meet up. . . I am getting a nice bonus in March, so I should be financially good to go!
Yay! Looking forward to meeting you, Livin, Mala and hopefully Velveeta et all!
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:27:44
:rofl: :rofl:
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:27:44
Quote by starling310: Mondo, I was on the highway the other day and the car in front of me had a MONDO license plate. I shouted "MONDO!" to myself, in the car.
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 02/22/2008 04:30:52
livingonli on 02/22/2008 04:30:52
I'm going to head down on Friday so I can enjoy the full day Saturday. We have to find out if we can get a group rate at the hotel.
Comment by starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:37:13
starling310 on 02/22/2008 04:37:13
STAR TREK!!! :rofl: Woo.....oh shillary.... : wipes tears :
:rofl: Woo.....oh shillary.... : wipes tears :
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:39:58
I wish I had seen the TNG uniform she was wearing
Mondobubba on 02/22/2008 04:39:58
Quote by starling310: STAR TREK!!!
I wish I had seen the TNG uniform she was wearing