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Election Day Recap
Author: BobR
Date: 11/09/2011 13:36:53
Normally, off-year elections are poorly attended and involve local and state races, or are "special" elections to fill vacated seats. In this case - a year before a presidential election - they can also be construed as harbinger of things to come. Yesterday's elections contained some rather large referendums, and provided some surprising results.
Two of the biggest referendums were the "fertilized egg is a human" one on Mississippi and the "repeal the anti-union bill" in Ohio. Both results came down on the side of personal liberty:
It's surprising to me that only 55% voted against it, but there were apparently a lot of ignorant people that didn't understand the far-reaching consequences of the bill. On the downside, there were two other votes from those states that swung the other way:
In other states, hard-line Republican Arizona state senator Russel Pearce was replaced with a more moderate Republican (that's progress for Arizona):
Maine repealed a law disallowing election day voter registration:
Kentucky re-elected a Democratic governor:
In Iowa, the choice was between pro-gay-marriage Liz Mathis and pro-define-marriage-as-one-man-and-one-woman Cindy Golding. This led to the typical election eve robocalls from the Republican camp:
It didn't work - Liz Mathis won the seat.
Unfortunately, in my neck of the woods, VA has just turned completely red at the state government level. That's right - the governor, the state Senate, and the House of Delegates are now all controlled by the Republicans. This does not bode well at all. The one lone bright spot is that my district elected the first openly gay senator to the state Senate (Adam Ebbin).
How did things turn out in your neck of the woods?
Two of the biggest referendums were the "fertilized egg is a human" one on Mississippi and the "repeal the anti-union bill" in Ohio. Both results came down on the side of personal liberty:
In Ohio, voters overwhelmingly rejected the law enacted last spring by Gov. John Kasich and the Republican-controlled legislature that limited the ability of public employee unions to collectively bargain.
[..]
In Mississippi, abortion rights advocates scored a somewhat surprising victory as voters defeated Initiative 26, a proposed amendment to the state’s constitution that would have defined the word “person” to include every human being “from the moment of fertilization, cloning, or the functional equivalent thereof.”
More than 55 percent of voters were voted “no” on the ballot measure, The Associated Press reported, falling far short of the threshold needed for it to be enacted.
It's surprising to me that only 55% voted against it, but there were apparently a lot of ignorant people that didn't understand the far-reaching consequences of the bill. On the downside, there were two other votes from those states that swung the other way:
Yet at the same time that Ohio voters were boosting labor unions, they also delivered at least a symbolic rebuff to Obama’s health care reform law by overwhelmingly approving a ballot measure saying that no federal, state, or local law or rule could compel any person or employer to participate in a health care system. The practical effect of that Ohio measure hinges on the outcome of legal challenges in federal courts to Obama’s health care law.
[..]
Meanwhile, Mississippi voters also gave overwhelming approval to a ballot initiative that will create a photo identification requirement for voters. According to the National Council of State Legislatures, Mississippi will now be the 31st state with a voter ID requirement and the eighth with a strict photo ID requirement.
In other states, hard-line Republican Arizona state senator Russel Pearce was replaced with a more moderate Republican (that's progress for Arizona):
The self-proclaimed “tea party president” had proven a controversial figure in Arizona politics. Pearce was the chief architect of Senate Bill 1070, Arizona’s controversial immigration law, and came under fire in March for reading an overtly racist letter on the floor of the state Senate.
Pearce had also said that Americans were not citizens of the United States but only citizens of their respective states. He had pushed for a bill to grant Arizona the power to ignore federal laws.
Maine repealed a law disallowing election day voter registration:
The citizens of Maine on Tuesday repealed a recently passed law requiring voters to enroll at least two days before an election.
With more than three-quarters of the state’s precincts reporting, 60 percent of voters had rejected the law, according to the Bangor Daily News.
“Whenever the party in power wants to cling to that power by changing the rules — by making it harder for you to hold them accountable, by making it harder for you to vote — it’s up to you to stop them,” State Rep. Bob Duchesne said during last week’s Democratic Radio Address.
Kentucky re-elected a Democratic governor:
Beshear’s win probably says little about Kentucky in next year’s presidential race: no Democratic presidential candidate has carried the state since Bill Clinton in 1996 and Kentucky is not expected to be a competitive state in the 2012 contest.
Beshear has clashed with the Obama administration over the Environmental Protection Agency’s blocking approval of permits for coal mines in Kentucky. In a Sept. 27 letter, Beshear told Obama that EPA officials were “obstructing a substantial opportunity to create and maintain high-paying jobs and have the potential to devastate job creation and affordable energy across the nation.”
In Iowa, the choice was between pro-gay-marriage Liz Mathis and pro-define-marriage-as-one-man-and-one-woman Cindy Golding. This led to the typical election eve robocalls from the Republican camp:
Citizens of Iowa Senate District 18 received a robocall on Monday night instructing them to call Democratic candidate Liz Mathis and ask what homosexual acts she approved of, according to the Des Moines Register.
“Homosexual marriage obviously involves homosexual sex. So before you support Liz Mathis, call her at 319-899-0628 and ask her which homosexual sex acts she endorses,” the automated call said.
It didn't work - Liz Mathis won the seat.
Unfortunately, in my neck of the woods, VA has just turned completely red at the state government level. That's right - the governor, the state Senate, and the House of Delegates are now all controlled by the Republicans. This does not bode well at all. The one lone bright spot is that my district elected the first openly gay senator to the state Senate (Adam Ebbin).
How did things turn out in your neck of the woods?
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 13:58:14
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 13:58:14
Morning 
My only Dem won, yeah! Colgan will now be the longest serving state senator in the history of the state of VA
My only Dem won, yeah! Colgan will now be the longest serving state senator in the history of the state of VA
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:00:01
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:00:01
All red government in Virginia? Bob, Raine & Mala, welcome to my world! The real crazy train is now boarding on platform 5. Have fun!
Comment by 
Raine on 11/09/2011 14:02:12
good Morning -- I am bummed about Virginia.
On a bright note, WTOP is reporting that control of the Senate maybe heading for a recount.
Raine on 11/09/2011 14:02:12
good Morning -- I am bummed about Virginia. On a bright note, WTOP is reporting that control of the Senate maybe heading for a recount.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:02:50
VA's been all red before and we survived - just have to get through to the 2013 elections and work on getting a Dem gov again
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:02:50
Quote by Mondobubba:
All red government in Virginia? Bob, Raine & Mala, welcome to my world! The real crazy train is now boarding on platform 5. Have fun!
VA's been all red before and we survived - just have to get through to the 2013 elections and work on getting a Dem gov again
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:03:31
Thank goodness the governor can only serve a one term.
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:03:31
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
All red government in Virginia? Bob, Raine & Mala, welcome to my world! The real crazy train is now boarding on platform 5. Have fun!
VA's been all red before and we survived - just have to get through to the 2013 elections and work on getting a Dem gov again
Thank goodness the governor can only serve a one term.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:05:22
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:05:22
I have to say good on ya Mississippi. Ya showed a rare streak of sense and intelligence.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:06:13
that is a definate blessing when you have idiots like George Allen and Bob McDonnell
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:06:13
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
All red government in Virginia? Bob, Raine & Mala, welcome to my world! The real crazy train is now boarding on platform 5. Have fun!
VA's been all red before and we survived - just have to get through to the 2013 elections and work on getting a Dem gov again
Thank goodness the governor can only serve a one term.
that is a definate blessing when you have idiots like George Allen and Bob McDonnell
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:13:06
I must say this about my former state, when they elect a Repulican, the go with a doozy of an ijit.
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:13:06
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
All red government in Virginia? Bob, Raine & Mala, welcome to my world! The real crazy train is now boarding on platform 5. Have fun!
VA's been all red before and we survived - just have to get through to the 2013 elections and work on getting a Dem gov again
Thank goodness the governor can only serve a one term.
that is a definate blessing when you have idiots like George Allen and Bob McDonnell
I must say this about my former state, when they elect a Repulican, the go with a doozy of an ijit.
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/09/2011 14:29:29
TriSec on 11/09/2011 14:29:29
Only one interesting result in Mass. For the most part, incumbents and unopposed ruled the day.
We're still as blue as we've always been....at the state level, I believe it's less than 10% of the seats that are held by Republicans.
We're still as blue as we've always been....at the state level, I believe it's less than 10% of the seats that are held by Republicans.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 11/09/2011 14:31:00
Scoopster on 11/09/2011 14:31:00
Mornin' all! 
I thought that was the case.. Someone was just telling me that the Dems had kept control of the State Senate there by a single seat.
Quote by Raine:
On a bright note, WTOP is reporting that control of the Senate maybe heading for a recount.
I thought that was the case.. Someone was just telling me that the Dems had kept control of the State Senate there by a single seat.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 14:32:47
Raine on 11/09/2011 14:32:47
Joe 'Deadbeat dad' Walsh is an utter POS
The video this links to and I am already at 1:40 where in he says that John McCain should have retired 20-30 years ago (I don't disagree, mind you -- but for a sitting member of the house of representatives to say this is just douchy.)
The video this links to and I am already at 1:40 where in he says that John McCain should have retired 20-30 years ago (I don't disagree, mind you -- but for a sitting member of the house of representatives to say this is just douchy.)
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 14:37:38
The interchange begins around 3 minutes in.
Raine on 11/09/2011 14:37:38
Quote by Raine:
Joe 'Deadbeat dad' Walsh is an utter POS
The video this links to and I am already at 1:40 where in he says that John McCain should have retired 20-30 years ago (I don't disagree, mind you -- but for a sitting member of the house of representatives to say this is just douchy.)
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:45:31
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 14:45:31
We had our off-year election in the Spring. We elected a Democrat as mayor for the first time in almost twenty years. Mayor Brown is some ways reminds me of Cory Booker, he's brimming with ideas and energy and he's got a very clear vision of where he wants the city to go.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/09/2011 14:53:51
Scoopster on 11/09/2011 14:53:51
Ugh.. some tool on the gaming forum is trying to argue that the Dems in AZ are attempting a power grab by redistricting the state in their favor. I've reminded him twice now that AZ has an independent & non-partisan commission to draw district lines, and the one attempting a power grab is that bint Jan Brewer.
Oh yeah, the guy supposedly lives in Arizona too. You'd think the fuckhead would know his own state laws.
Oh yeah, the guy supposedly lives in Arizona too. You'd think the fuckhead would know his own state laws.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:54:41
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:54:41
btw -
Glee - love Coach Beiste
Walking Dead - meh, not my fave epi
Glee - love Coach Beiste
Walking Dead - meh, not my fave epi
Comment by 
BobR on 11/09/2011 14:55:03
I lived in deep-red GA, and was glad to get out. Now this... the difference here in VA this time is that the New Red is exponentially crazier than the Olde Red. I certainly hope we can survive. I can already see them talking "mandate"...
BobR on 11/09/2011 14:55:03
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
All red government in Virginia? Bob, Raine & Mala, welcome to my world! The real crazy train is now boarding on platform 5. Have fun!
VA's been all red before and we survived - just have to get through to the 2013 elections and work on getting a Dem gov again
I lived in deep-red GA, and was glad to get out. Now this... the difference here in VA this time is that the New Red is exponentially crazier than the Olde Red. I certainly hope we can survive. I can already see them talking "mandate"...
Comment by BobR on 11/09/2011 14:55:36
oh crap - we missed it last night.
BobR on 11/09/2011 14:55:36
Quote by wickedpam:
btw -
Glee - love Coach Beiste
Walking Dead - meh, not my fave epi
oh crap - we missed it last night.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:56:47
Yeah, that was my first thought if/when get gain the control of the senate - "we have 51 votes its a Mandate!"
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:56:47
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
All red government in Virginia? Bob, Raine & Mala, welcome to my world! The real crazy train is now boarding on platform 5. Have fun!
VA's been all red before and we survived - just have to get through to the 2013 elections and work on getting a Dem gov again
I lived in deep-red GA, and was glad to get out. Now this... the difference here in VA this time is that the New Red is exponentially crazier than the Olde Red. I certainly hope we can survive. I can already see them talking "mandate"...
Yeah, that was my first thought if/when get gain the control of the senate - "we have 51 votes its a Mandate!"
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:57:50
a pretty good one - supposedly(sp) controversial topic handled very well
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:57:50
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
btw -
Glee - love Coach Beiste
Walking Dead - meh, not my fave epi
oh crap - we missed it last night.
a pretty good one - supposedly(sp) controversial topic handled very well
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:58:58
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 14:58:58
what does the democrat machine do? is it clockwork?
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 14:59:45
We'll watch it when they pout the episode online.
Raine on 11/09/2011 14:59:45
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
btw -
Glee - love Coach Beiste
Walking Dead - meh, not my fave epi
oh crap - we missed it last night.
a pretty good one - supposedly(sp) controversial topic handled very well
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 15:12:30
HEre is a shorter clip --
MAN what a ass,
Raine on 11/09/2011 15:12:30
Quote by Raine:The interchange begins around 3 minutes in.Quote by Raine:
Joe 'Deadbeat dad' Walsh is an utter POS
The video this links to and I am already at 1:40 where in he says that John McCain should have retired 20-30 years ago (I don't disagree, mind you -- but for a sitting member of the house of representatives to say this is just douchy.)
HEre is a shorter clip --
MAN what a ass,
Comment by TriSec on 11/09/2011 15:14:38
TriSec on 11/09/2011 15:14:38
*non-sequitir*
I imagine many of you have a love/hate relationship with the ubiquitous candy corn.
File me under 'love'...I'm going to end up eating the entire friggin' bagful if I'm not careful today.
I imagine many of you have a love/hate relationship with the ubiquitous candy corn.
File me under 'love'...I'm going to end up eating the entire friggin' bagful if I'm not careful today.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 15:22:09
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 15:22:09
nom nom I love Candy Corn - did you know its made with honey
Comment by Scoopster on 11/09/2011 15:30:22
Scoopster on 11/09/2011 15:30:22
NBC Sports reporting that Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the season.
I'm not sure if that's going to satisfy anyone tho..
I'm not sure if that's going to satisfy anyone tho..
Comment by TriSec on 11/09/2011 15:32:55
TriSec on 11/09/2011 15:32:55
Say guys...it's Kristallnacht. What's the over/under on Herman Cain comparing his situation to the persecution of Jews sometime today?
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 15:34:23
I'm gonna have to say that I really think he should retire immediately.
Right now it further propels the idea that PSU is putting football and sports above this horrible scandal,
Raine on 11/09/2011 15:34:23
Quote by Scoopster:
NBC Sports reporting that Joe Paterno will retire at the end of the season.
I'm not sure if that's going to satisfy anyone tho..
Right now it further propels the idea that PSU is putting football and sports above this horrible scandal,
Comment by TriSec on 11/09/2011 15:38:48
TriSec on 11/09/2011 15:38:48
Twice-defeated TriSec is busily licking his wounds, btw.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 15:38:50
Raine on 11/09/2011 15:38:50
Anyone who decides to make this about Gloria Allred should REALLY take a look at Herman Cain lawyer, Lin Wood.
He a celebrity criminal attorney as well.
He a celebrity criminal attorney as well.
Comment by BobR on 11/09/2011 15:46:20
I love the candy corn too, and the mellow pumpkins. I don't like the "Indian" corn though...
BobR on 11/09/2011 15:46:20
Quote by TriSec:
*non-sequitir*
I imagine many of you have a love/hate relationship with the ubiquitous candy corn.
File me under 'love'...I'm going to end up eating the entire friggin' bagful if I'm not careful today.
I love the candy corn too, and the mellow pumpkins. I don't like the "Indian" corn though...
Comment by BobR on 11/09/2011 15:46:55
Aww - was that this election cycle? Sorry, man - your town missed out.
BobR on 11/09/2011 15:46:55
Quote by TriSec:
Twice-defeated TriSec is busily licking his wounds, btw.
Aww - was that this election cycle? Sorry, man - your town missed out.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 15:52:16
Oh damn.
Raine on 11/09/2011 15:52:16
Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
Twice-defeated TriSec is busily licking his wounds, btw.
Aww - was that this election cycle? Sorry, man - your town missed out.
Oh damn.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 15:55:01
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 15:55:01
Two observations:
1. A laser actuated mouse can still get disabled through dust contamination.
2. Even the really low powered laser is enough to make your retina go goofy.
1. A laser actuated mouse can still get disabled through dust contamination.
2. Even the really low powered laser is enough to make your retina go goofy.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/09/2011 15:56:32
Scoopster on 11/09/2011 15:56:32
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 15:57:49
Your too good for them!
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 15:57:49
Quote by Raine:Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:
Twice-defeated TriSec is busily licking his wounds, btw.
Aww - was that this election cycle? Sorry, man - your town missed out.
Oh damn.
Your too good for them!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 15:58:30
your not supposed to look directly into the light, silly
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 15:58:30
Quote by Mondobubba:
Two observations:
1. A laser actuated mouse can still get disabled through dust contamination.
2. Even the really low powered laser is enough to make your retina go goofy.
your not supposed to look directly into the light, silly
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 15:59:50
I know, I wasn't intending to. it's better now.
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 15:59:50
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Two observations:
1. A laser actuated mouse can still get disabled through dust contamination.
2. Even the really low powered laser is enough to make your retina go goofy.
your not supposed to look directly into the light, silly
I know, I wasn't intending to. it's better now.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/09/2011 16:02:03
Scoopster on 11/09/2011 16:02:03
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:07:40
You might want to rethink that slogan I've been letting your use:
Vote TriSec. A troubled man for troubled times just isn't working is it?
You would have my vote if I lived in your fair city.
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:07:40
Quote by TriSec:
Twice-defeated TriSec is busily licking his wounds, btw.
You might want to rethink that slogan I've been letting your use:
Vote TriSec. A troubled man for troubled times just isn't working is it?
You would have my vote if I lived in your fair city.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:08:23
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:08:23
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 16:08:37
OK, Hal just gave a little spoiler.
I want to know -- but I CAN resist!!!!
Raine on 11/09/2011 16:08:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
btw -
Glee - love Coach Beiste
Walking Dead - meh, not my fave epi
oh crap - we missed it last night.
a pretty good one - supposedly(sp) controversial topic handled very well
OK, Hal just gave a little spoiler.
I want to know -- but I CAN resist!!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 16:08:54
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 16:08:54
and now for our paid caller of the morning
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 16:10:31
Raine on 11/09/2011 16:10:31
Callers like this prove to me how little some men understand about sexual harassment.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 16:12:08
SICK of this!
Raine on 11/09/2011 16:12:08
Quote by wickedpam:
and now for our paid caller of the morning
SICK of this!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:12:27
What did he say? Just the executive summary please, Hon. And bring me some coffee, thanks doll.
Mondo uses humor to amplify Raine's comment.
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:12:27
Quote by Raine:
Callers like this prove to me how little some men understand about sexual harassment.
What did he say? Just the executive summary please, Hon. And bring me some coffee, thanks doll.
Mondo uses humor to amplify Raine's comment.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 16:17:04
Hey sugah bun -- you crack me up.
He was basically using the same tired line that women have no sense of humor.
What he doesn't seem to get is that most people are smart enough to know when sexual innuendo and/or advances are being used as a power play to demean a person.
Raine on 11/09/2011 16:17:04
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Callers like this prove to me how little some men understand about sexual harassment.
What did he say? Just the executive summary please, Hon. And bring me some coffee, thanks doll.
Mondo uses humor to amplify Raine's comment.
Hey sugah bun -- you crack me up. He was basically using the same tired line that women have no sense of humor.
What he doesn't seem to get is that most people are smart enough to know when sexual innuendo and/or advances are being used as a power play to demean a person.
Comment by 
clintster on 11/09/2011 16:30:49
clintster on 11/09/2011 16:30:49
9-9-9 means nein!
Hey folks, just dropping in for a second. Love y'all!
Hey folks, just dropping in for a second. Love y'all!
Comment by clintster on 11/09/2011 16:37:52
clintster on 11/09/2011 16:37:52
Don't know if anyone else saw this this morning, but my jaw dropped when I heard it.
David Gregory's 'Grand Wizard' Comment About GOP Lands Him In Trouble
David Gregory's 'Grand Wizard' Comment About GOP Lands Him In Trouble
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 16:40:36
I missed that one.
Hi Clint!
Raine on 11/09/2011 16:40:36
Quote by clintster:
Don't know if anyone else saw this this morning, but my jaw dropped when I heard it.
David Gregory's 'Grand Wizard' Comment About GOP Lands Him In Trouble
I missed that one. Hi Clint!
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 16:44:32
Raine on 11/09/2011 16:44:32
I want to hug this caller!
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 16:45:39
Raine on 11/09/2011 16:45:39
Who was this woman supposed to tell? the CEO? Herman Cain WAS the CEO
And herman said he thinks America wants a business person in office as President.
And herman said he thinks America wants a business person in office as President.
Comment by TriSec on 11/09/2011 16:53:26
Well, my slogan was "Vote for me - because I know where you live." Probably time to re-think that.
TriSec on 11/09/2011 16:53:26
Quote by Mondobubba:
You might want to rethink that slogan I've been letting your use:
Vote TriSec. A troubled man for troubled times just isn't working is it?
You would have my vote if I lived in your fair city.
Well, my slogan was "Vote for me - because I know where you live." Probably time to re-think that.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:56:02
Bingo! What is so hard to understand about that.
Many men act as though the workplace is some sort of minefield fraught with danger. I had an interaction with a member of our HR staff this morning. which is a good example of proper workplace behavior. I noticed she had gotten a haircut, mentioned it, she said thanks. No indimidation or demeaning behavior.
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:56:02
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Callers like this prove to me how little some men understand about sexual harassment.
What did he say? Just the executive summary please, Hon. And bring me some coffee, thanks doll.
Mondo uses humor to amplify Raine's comment.
He was basically using the same tired line that women have no sense of humor.
What he doesn't seem to get is that most people are smart enough to know when sexual innuendo and/or advances are being used as a power play to demean a person.
Bingo! What is so hard to understand about that.
Many men act as though the workplace is some sort of minefield fraught with danger. I had an interaction with a member of our HR staff this morning. which is a good example of proper workplace behavior. I noticed she had gotten a haircut, mentioned it, she said thanks. No indimidation or demeaning behavior.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:56:38
Yeah...not good.
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 16:56:38
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
You might want to rethink that slogan I've been letting your use:
Vote TriSec. A troubled man for troubled times just isn't working is it?
You would have my vote if I lived in your fair city.
Well, my slogan was "Vote for me - because I know where you live." Probably time to re-think that.
Yeah...not good.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 17:07:33
Raine on 11/09/2011 17:07:33
I know that I am talking to people who understand this here. You guys know I am not exactly a shrinking flower, and I do believe that most people are not harassers.
This is not brain science here.
Ultimately, there is a reason why No means No.
In the workplace...
Saying a woman looks good in an outfit: Not a problem.
Saying a woman has a hot ass in those new jeans: a problem
In personal life:
Saying a woman looks really beautiful and I would like to go out/get together for a date/ get to know you better: Not a problem.
Saying a woman looks totally smokin and let's hook up: a problem.
This is not brain science here.
Ultimately, there is a reason why No means No.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/09/2011 17:34:32
Scoopster on 11/09/2011 17:34:32
Oh l0rd.. here comes the War on Christmas bandwagon again!
The Heritage Foundation went beyond the call on this one to twist the truth.. The fee was pushed by corporate factory tree farmers to subsidize their industry's advertising bill. They get one mid-level USDA employee to sign off on a recommendation to the Secretary of Agriculture, and BAM OBAMA IS TAXING CHRISTMAS TREES!!
The Heritage Foundation went beyond the call on this one to twist the truth.. The fee was pushed by corporate factory tree farmers to subsidize their industry's advertising bill. They get one mid-level USDA employee to sign off on a recommendation to the Secretary of Agriculture, and BAM OBAMA IS TAXING CHRISTMAS TREES!!
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 17:34:43
It's really quite strange.
I wonder if it really is many men. OR is it men that feel guilty? Not sure.
Raine on 11/09/2011 17:34:43
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bingo! What is so hard to understand about that.
Many men act as though the workplace is some sort of minefield fraught with danger. I had an interaction with a member of our HR staff this morning. which is a good example of proper workplace behavior. I noticed she had gotten a haircut, mentioned it, she said thanks. No indimidation or demeaning behavior.
I wonder if it really is many men. OR is it men that feel guilty? Not sure.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 17:37:07
Raine on 11/09/2011 17:37:07
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh l0rd.. here comes the War on Christmas bandwagon again!
The Heritage Foundation went beyond the call on this one to twist the truth.. The fee was pushed by corporate factory tree farmers to subsidize their industry's advertising bill. They get one mid-level USDA employee to sign off on a recommendation to the Secretary of Agriculture, and BAM OBAMA IS TAXING CHRISTMAS TREES!!
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/09/2011 17:46:50
livingonli on 11/09/2011 17:46:50
Good day everyone. The last few nights I haven't been sleeping very well since I can't seem to stay asleep and wake up frequently. I would just like to be actually out like a light for a few hours.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 18:27:17
Raine on 11/09/2011 18:27:17
Comment by Scoopster on 11/09/2011 18:53:47
Something else that I didn't notice the first time..
Heritage claims it's a 15 PERCENT price increase. It's 15 CENTS per tree.
Scoopster on 11/09/2011 18:53:47
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Oh l0rd.. here comes the War on Christmas bandwagon again!
The Heritage Foundation went beyond the call on this one to twist the truth.. The fee was pushed by corporate factory tree farmers to subsidize their industry's advertising bill. They get one mid-level USDA employee to sign off on a recommendation to the Secretary of Agriculture, and BAM OBAMA IS TAXING CHRISTMAS TREES!!
Something else that I didn't notice the first time..
Heritage claims it's a 15 PERCENT price increase. It's 15 CENTS per tree.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2011 19:01:01
wickedpam on 11/09/2011 19:01:01
ow ow ow attention signal!
Comment by Scoopster on 11/09/2011 19:17:22
Scoopster on 11/09/2011 19:17:22
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/09/2011 19:20:10
Will in Chicago on 11/09/2011 19:20:10
Hello, bloggers!!
It was an interesting night.
Here in the Chicago area, we had elections in Northwest Indiana. The town of Portage lost its Democratic Mayor, but Gary elected Indiana's first female African-American mayor, Karen Freeman-Wilson.
On a personal note, my grand niece is back home and will have her surgery just after Thanksgiving. Thanks to everyone here for my support.
Well, back to do doing some things around here on my day off.
It was an interesting night.
Here in the Chicago area, we had elections in Northwest Indiana. The town of Portage lost its Democratic Mayor, but Gary elected Indiana's first female African-American mayor, Karen Freeman-Wilson.
On a personal note, my grand niece is back home and will have her surgery just after Thanksgiving. Thanks to everyone here for my support.
Well, back to do doing some things around here on my day off.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 19:29:32
LOL.
I was in the truck. The warned us before hand!
Raine on 11/09/2011 19:29:32
Quote by wickedpam:
ow ow ow attention signal!
I was in the truck. The warned us before hand!
Comment by TriSec on 11/09/2011 19:30:41
TriSec on 11/09/2011 19:30:41
"This has been a test of the national emergency broadcast system. Had this been an actual emergency, a nearby city would be nothing but fissile material by now."
Ah, the good old days of the Cold War!
Ah, the good old days of the Cold War!
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 19:33:50
I'm actually surprised that this is the first nationwide test by FEMA.
Raine on 11/09/2011 19:33:50
Quote by TriSec:
"This has been a test of the national emergency broadcast system. Had this been an actual emergency, a nearby city would be nothing but fissile material by now."
Ah, the good old days of the Cold War!
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 19:42:15
I love this story! 
Raine on 11/09/2011 19:42:15
I love this story! We all know that a couple of innocent drinks at happy hour can lead to scandalous things later in the evening. In the case of the Ashby Ponds Retirement Community in Loudoun County, happy hour drinks led to several seniors dropping their drawers in the name of a good cause.
It took about a year to create a calendar featuring "creatively posed" retirees. The theme for January 2012, for instance, is "treasure chest." Five residents of Ashby Ponds smile for the camera, decked out in pirate loot and surrounded by palm trees. There is only one thing missing: clothes.
"They had a blast doing it," says Jessica McKay, spokesperson for Ashby Ponds. "I think it shows the spirit and the active level of the residents."
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 19:46:49
Raine on 11/09/2011 19:46:49
I am just loving Thom's rant right now.
Comment by livingonli on 11/09/2011 19:47:14
It's the EAS which used to be the Emergency Broadcast System. Glenn Beck was actually saying that this was going to pave the way for the government takeover of the airwaves. As someone noted at that rate, they will take over an entire hour of broadcasting in about 1200 years.
livingonli on 11/09/2011 19:47:14
Quote by Raine:I'm actually surprised that this is the first nationwide test by FEMA.Quote by TriSec:
"This has been a test of the national emergency broadcast system. Had this been an actual emergency, a nearby city would be nothing but fissile material by now."
Ah, the good old days of the Cold War!
It's the EAS which used to be the Emergency Broadcast System. Glenn Beck was actually saying that this was going to pave the way for the government takeover of the airwaves. As someone noted at that rate, they will take over an entire hour of broadcasting in about 1200 years.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 19:54:51
Raine on 11/09/2011 19:54:51
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:05:51
I think it gets down the basic male trait of being asshole. Some men are giant assholes and not aware of it, some are are aware of that they are and work on mitigating the inherent assholishness. This is not my original theory, it is one Mrs Mondo came up with many years ago. I agree with it though.
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:05:51
Quote by Raine:It's really quite strange.Quote by Mondobubba:
Bingo! What is so hard to understand about that.
Many men act as though the workplace is some sort of minefield fraught with danger. I had an interaction with a member of our HR staff this morning. which is a good example of proper workplace behavior. I noticed she had gotten a haircut, mentioned it, she said thanks. No indimidation or demeaning behavior.
I wonder if it really is many men. OR is it men that feel guilty? Not sure.
I think it gets down the basic male trait of being asshole. Some men are giant assholes and not aware of it, some are are aware of that they are and work on mitigating the inherent assholishness. This is not my original theory, it is one Mrs Mondo came up with many years ago. I agree with it though.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 20:13:05
Raine on 11/09/2011 20:13:05
You know what? I really don;t miss Sarah Palin or Glen Beck.
I just thought I would say that.
I just thought I would say that.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 20:15:26
Raine on 11/09/2011 20:15:26
You know what... in thinking about things...
It appears the biggest losers of yesterday's elections were the teabaggers.
It appears the biggest losers of yesterday's elections were the teabaggers.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 20:18:23
Raine on 11/09/2011 20:18:23
...and to be really honest, I feel a little bit better going into next years elections.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:26:42
Who? Excuse me? Sarah and Glenn? I would know them from?
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:26:42
Quote by Raine:
You know what? I really don;t miss Sarah Palin or Glen Beck.
I just thought I would say that.
Who? Excuse me? Sarah and Glenn? I would know them from?
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 20:28:37
Raine on 11/09/2011 20:28:37
Well, What say you? this is a blog , but would you agree? Did Perry make a Blow Job/Glory Hole joke about Herman cain?
I have not heard this joke, but I would not be surprised if others did. Especially Perry.
I have not heard this joke, but I would not be surprised if others did. Especially Perry.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 20:30:20
Seems like Urban dictionary knows of said offensive joke.
Raine on 11/09/2011 20:30:20
Quote by Raine:
Well, What say you? this is a blog , but would you agree? Did Perry make a Blow Job/Glory Hole joke about Herman cain?
I have not heard this joke, but I would not be surprised if others did. Especially Perry.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:38:42
Since Perry is so friggin stupid, he might not know it is a punch line to a joke on said topic.
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:38:42
Quote by Raine:
Well, What say you? this is a blog , but would you agree? Did Perry make a Blow Job/Glory Hole joke about Herman cain?
I have not heard this joke, but I would not be surprised if others did. Especially Perry.
Since Perry is so friggin stupid, he might not know it is a punch line to a joke on said topic.
Comment by BobR on 11/09/2011 20:42:44
Considering he's a redneck dude, I am CERTAIN he knows the context of the phrase.
BobR on 11/09/2011 20:42:44
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Well, What say you? this is a blog , but would you agree? Did Perry make a Blow Job/Glory Hole joke about Herman cain?
I have not heard this joke, but I would not be surprised if others did. Especially Perry.
Since Perry is so friggin stupid, he might not know it is a punch line to a joke on said topic.
Considering he's a redneck dude, I am CERTAIN he knows the context of the phrase.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:47:29
Oh how could I forget! Redneck overriding stupid! Of course!
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:47:29
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Well, What say you? this is a blog , but would you agree? Did Perry make a Blow Job/Glory Hole joke about Herman cain?
I have not heard this joke, but I would not be surprised if others did. Especially Perry.
Since Perry is so friggin stupid, he might not know it is a punch line to a joke on said topic.
Considering he's a redneck dude, I am CERTAIN he knows the context of the phrase.
Oh how could I forget! Redneck overriding stupid! Of course!
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 20:50:19
I wonder if he was referring to something stupid like this:
Somehow with I doubt it.
Raine on 11/09/2011 20:50:19
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Well, What say you? this is a blog , but would you agree? Did Perry make a Blow Job/Glory Hole joke about Herman cain?
I have not heard this joke, but I would not be surprised if others did. Especially Perry.
Since Perry is so friggin stupid, he might not know it is a punch line to a joke on said topic.
Considering he's a redneck dude, I am CERTAIN he knows the context of the phrase.
Oh how could I forget! Redneck overriding stupid! Of course!
Somehow with I doubt it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:51:51
Mondobubba on 11/09/2011 20:51:51
Seriously I keep forgetting Perry's a real redneck, not like W who was a fake redneck. I bet he's got these on his truck
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 20:59:24
Raine on 11/09/2011 20:59:24
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2011 21:20:43
Raine on 11/09/2011 21:20:43
I don;t care that he doesn't have a shot at being president. I will not be happy until he officially drops out of the race. It's this simple: 
Yes, I am angry. I am sick of this. I remember when Sarah Palin was bitching about sexism -- where the hell is she now???
Yes, I am angry. I am sick of this. I remember when Sarah Palin was bitching about sexism -- where the hell is she now???
Comment by livingonli on 11/09/2011 21:37:54
livingonli on 11/09/2011 21:37:54
Those R's are taking classy with a K to a whole new low (and that was already pretty low), and you can hear the crickets at Sarah's house.
Comment by Raine on 11/10/2011 01:13:44
Raine on 11/10/2011 01:13:44
This makes me sick to my stomach.
It makes what happened at Arlington pale in comparison.
Do you know what they are doing with the unclaimed remains of those that died on September eleven? they are creating a tomb.
These soldiers were thrown in a landfill.
It makes what happened at Arlington pale in comparison.
Do you know what they are doing with the unclaimed remains of those that died on September eleven? they are creating a tomb.
These soldiers were thrown in a landfill.
Comment by Raine on 11/10/2011 03:16:52
Raine on 11/10/2011 03:16:52
Ok. I watched about an hour of that debate.
There was NO drinking game tht would have allowed me to survive that debate.
There was NO drinking game tht would have allowed me to survive that debate.
Comment by Raine on 11/10/2011 03:23:08
Raine on 11/10/2011 03:23:08
Paterno is fired. Immediately.
Comment by clintster on 11/10/2011 04:11:48
That's disappointing. I always looked at Joe Pa as a stand-up guy.
clintster on 11/10/2011 04:11:48
Quote by Raine:
Paterno is fired. Immediately.
That's disappointing. I always looked at Joe Pa as a stand-up guy.
Comment by Raine on 11/10/2011 04:49:05
The president is gone too.
Raine on 11/10/2011 04:49:05
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
Paterno is fired. Immediately.
That's disappointing. I always looked at Joe Pa as a stand-up guy.
The president is gone too.
Comment by livingonli on 11/10/2011 04:55:42
livingonli on 11/10/2011 04:55:42
Sounds like a deep pile of shit at Penn State.