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Gentlemen: Start Your Engines
Author: BobR
Date: 04/25/2012 12:38:09
With the presidential elections still over 6 months away, it seems odd that the primary races are essentially over, and the national race is starting up. Sure there are more states to go. One must be rather nonplussed on primary day in the remaining states, knowing that any vote is essentially voicing one's opinion rather than actually having an active say in the results.
Up until recently, all but 4 contenders had dropped out of the Republican race. Ron Paul will never drop out. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich were holding on, buoyed by enough financing to keep them at least somewhat relevant against the Romney inevitability factor (not to mention his funding and experience at doing this on a national level). After the last round of losses for Santorum, though, he pleaded "family emergency" and shut down his campaign. His major loss last night in his own home state sealed that deal.
Gingrich has still been talking like he's a contender, despite only winning his home state of GA up to this point (plus SC), and his poorly organized campaign bleeding dollars and in debt. For some reason, he felt the tiny state of Delaware was do or die, and - well - he died. This, after reqesting (and getting) Secret Service protection in early March (maybe he's hoping to get in on some of that hooker action). Now he is going to "reassess" his campaign. Here's a clue Newt: You are only marginally more popular than Ron Paul. It's over. It was never there to begin with.
Despite Romney's big wins last night, he still has not clinched the nomination. President Obama, on the other hand, has clinched the Democratic nomination. It seemed a foregone conclusion. There had been a lot of noise on the Sparkle Pony Left about replacing President Obama. I've read countless diatribes from these people snarling "WE need to primary Obama!". Who is this "we"? What have you done to accomplish this? More empty rhetoric from the Keyboard Brigade, who wail and gnash their teeth, but don't actually do what's necessary to field a candidate. They'll probably settle for a "protest vote" for whomever the Green Party candidate is, despite being reminded that moving votes from Obama to a 3rd party will help Romney win, not accomplish what they say they want accomplished.
Romney will face mirror-image opposition of his own. He has tried (unsuccessfully) to convince voters this primary season that he is an "Ultra-conservative" leader, despite his own record to the contrary. This has helped cement his reputation as being two-faced, which will definitely hurt his chances. Sure he will get the vote of the "anybody-but-Obama" crowd. The problem for him will be the hard-core conservative crowd that knows better, and those in the middle who have been paying attention this primary season.
Already, he is shaking the Etch-a-Sketch, and changing his positions. During the primary, he came out in favor of the Ryan budget plan which - among its many heinous provisions - would allow the student loan rate to double (ie: let the 5-yr rate cut expire). Now that he's a national candidate, however, he is backing a proposal to extend the rate cut, which - interestingly enough - is President Obama's position too. Welcome back to the Political Center, candidate Romney!
Besides changing all of his political stances to better attract voters in the middle, he also needs to pick a running mate. There has been a lot of speculation on this, and names get tossed around like confetti. One such name is Marco Rubio. Rubio has stated emphatically that he is not interested, perhaps not wanting to trade a guaranteed Senate seat for a probable losing bid as Romney's veep. Strategists believe Rubio would help the Republicans attract the Latino vote, even though he is not that popular with them, because he's - you know - a Republican (ie: a sell-out in their eyes). There's also the little problem that Romney does not support Rubio's position on the DREAM Act.
Romney says his search is still in "the early stages". The notion of the vice-president is one who can step in for the President in a worst-case-scenario situation. Looking at some of the previous picks by Republicans (Quayle, Cheney, Palin), one has to wonder if they choose based on the idea that no one will want them assassinated. It will be very interesting to see who Romney chooses.
Until then - prepare for the ad onslaught, and let's see how many of Romney's primary positions he changes now that he's in General Election Mode.
Up until recently, all but 4 contenders had dropped out of the Republican race. Ron Paul will never drop out. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich were holding on, buoyed by enough financing to keep them at least somewhat relevant against the Romney inevitability factor (not to mention his funding and experience at doing this on a national level). After the last round of losses for Santorum, though, he pleaded "family emergency" and shut down his campaign. His major loss last night in his own home state sealed that deal.
Gingrich has still been talking like he's a contender, despite only winning his home state of GA up to this point (plus SC), and his poorly organized campaign bleeding dollars and in debt. For some reason, he felt the tiny state of Delaware was do or die, and - well - he died. This, after reqesting (and getting) Secret Service protection in early March (maybe he's hoping to get in on some of that hooker action). Now he is going to "reassess" his campaign. Here's a clue Newt: You are only marginally more popular than Ron Paul. It's over. It was never there to begin with.
Despite Romney's big wins last night, he still has not clinched the nomination. President Obama, on the other hand, has clinched the Democratic nomination. It seemed a foregone conclusion. There had been a lot of noise on the Sparkle Pony Left about replacing President Obama. I've read countless diatribes from these people snarling "WE need to primary Obama!". Who is this "we"? What have you done to accomplish this? More empty rhetoric from the Keyboard Brigade, who wail and gnash their teeth, but don't actually do what's necessary to field a candidate. They'll probably settle for a "protest vote" for whomever the Green Party candidate is, despite being reminded that moving votes from Obama to a 3rd party will help Romney win, not accomplish what they say they want accomplished.
Romney will face mirror-image opposition of his own. He has tried (unsuccessfully) to convince voters this primary season that he is an "Ultra-conservative" leader, despite his own record to the contrary. This has helped cement his reputation as being two-faced, which will definitely hurt his chances. Sure he will get the vote of the "anybody-but-Obama" crowd. The problem for him will be the hard-core conservative crowd that knows better, and those in the middle who have been paying attention this primary season.
Already, he is shaking the Etch-a-Sketch, and changing his positions. During the primary, he came out in favor of the Ryan budget plan which - among its many heinous provisions - would allow the student loan rate to double (ie: let the 5-yr rate cut expire). Now that he's a national candidate, however, he is backing a proposal to extend the rate cut, which - interestingly enough - is President Obama's position too. Welcome back to the Political Center, candidate Romney!
Besides changing all of his political stances to better attract voters in the middle, he also needs to pick a running mate. There has been a lot of speculation on this, and names get tossed around like confetti. One such name is Marco Rubio. Rubio has stated emphatically that he is not interested, perhaps not wanting to trade a guaranteed Senate seat for a probable losing bid as Romney's veep. Strategists believe Rubio would help the Republicans attract the Latino vote, even though he is not that popular with them, because he's - you know - a Republican (ie: a sell-out in their eyes). There's also the little problem that Romney does not support Rubio's position on the DREAM Act.
Romney says his search is still in "the early stages". The notion of the vice-president is one who can step in for the President in a worst-case-scenario situation. Looking at some of the previous picks by Republicans (Quayle, Cheney, Palin), one has to wonder if they choose based on the idea that no one will want them assassinated. It will be very interesting to see who Romney chooses.
Until then - prepare for the ad onslaught, and let's see how many of Romney's primary positions he changes now that he's in General Election Mode.
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Comment by 
Raine on 04/25/2012 12:54:30
Raine on 04/25/2012 12:54:30
6 months of the shape shifter also known as etch a sketch... sheesh.
One thing I have read elsewhere about the green party, and I tend to agree:
(G)etting
®epublicans
(E)lected
(E)very
(N)ovember.
/last night rMoney went after government workers -- I suspect he fails to realize that they vote too, as do their spouses. Saying they have better benefits and better paychecks as tho it were a bad thing -- hey Mitster -- how about working to get the private sector to catch up?
but of course not, rMoney wants to bain the government.
One thing I have read elsewhere about the green party, and I tend to agree:
(G)etting
®epublicans
(E)lected
(E)very
(N)ovember.
/last night rMoney went after government workers -- I suspect he fails to realize that they vote too, as do their spouses. Saying they have better benefits and better paychecks as tho it were a bad thing -- hey Mitster -- how about working to get the private sector to catch up?
but of course not, rMoney wants to bain the government.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 04/25/2012 12:58:50
trojanrabbit on 04/25/2012 12:58:50
Even though Rmoney has that Etch-a-Sketch to erase and start over again and he'll try to be all things to all people (but always Corporations at the top, because they're REAL people), it will be interesting to see if his real record as Governor of the Commonwealth can be made to stick against him. The verbal gymnastics over at Fox News would be most amusing if a good portion of the electorate didn't take their word as gospel.
Comment by 
BobR on 04/25/2012 13:13:16
nice!
BobR on 04/25/2012 13:13:16
Quote by Raine:
but of course not, rMoney wants to bain the government.
nice!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:17:03
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:17:03
Morning 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 13:32:15
Mitt is a Changling from Star Trek Deep Space 9
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 13:32:15
Quote by Raine:
6 months of the shape shifter also known as etch a sketch... sheesh.
One thing I have read elsewhere about the green party, and I tend to agree:
(G)etting
®epublicans
(E)lected
(E)very
(N)ovember.
/last night rMoney went after government workers -- I suspect he fails to realize that they vote too, as do their spouses. Saying they have better benefits and better paychecks as tho it were a bad thing -- hey Mitster -- how about working to get the private sector to catch up?
but of course not, rMoney wants to bain the government.
Mitt is a Changling from Star Trek Deep Space 9
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:36:10
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:36:10
Matchgirl is probably the saddest fairytale next to the Little Mermaid - Hans Christan Anderson was just as dark as the Grimm's
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:36:35
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:36:35
Red Shoe's also very, very sad fairy tale
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:37:41
Odo has more compassion.
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:37:41
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
6 months of the shape shifter also known as etch a sketch... sheesh.
One thing I have read elsewhere about the green party, and I tend to agree:
(G)etting
®epublicans
(E)lected
(E)very
(N)ovember.
/last night rMoney went after government workers -- I suspect he fails to realize that they vote too, as do their spouses. Saying they have better benefits and better paychecks as tho it were a bad thing -- hey Mitster -- how about working to get the private sector to catch up?
but of course not, rMoney wants to bain the government.
Mitt is a Changling from Star Trek Deep Space 9
Odo has more compassion.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 13:40:58
True, but Odo was also kicked out to the Continum and force to stay a solid. Mitt, not so much.
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 13:40:58
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
6 months of the shape shifter also known as etch a sketch... sheesh.
One thing I have read elsewhere about the green party, and I tend to agree:
(G)etting
®epublicans
(E)lected
(E)very
(N)ovember.
/last night rMoney went after government workers -- I suspect he fails to realize that they vote too, as do their spouses. Saying they have better benefits and better paychecks as tho it were a bad thing -- hey Mitster -- how about working to get the private sector to catch up?
but of course not, rMoney wants to bain the government.
Mitt is a Changling from Star Trek Deep Space 9
Odo has more compassion.
True, but Odo was also kicked out to the Continum and force to stay a solid. Mitt, not so much.
Comment by 
clintster on 04/25/2012 13:44:54
clintster on 04/25/2012 13:44:54
I once got to shop in a Staples 10 minutes after the doors closed, so I guess I should empathize with Anne Romney. 
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 13:45:21
They were all quite dark.
Raine on 04/25/2012 13:45:21
Quote by wickedpam:
Matchgirl is probably the saddest fairytale next to the Little Mermaid - Hans Christan Anderson was just as dark as the Grimm's
They were all quite dark.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:49:10
It was only temporary after he killed that other changling but he did get his ability back later
But yeah, Mitt hasn't taken a break from shifting into whatever forms suits him best at the momment. He's like the mean changlings (the Founders)
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:49:10
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
6 months of the shape shifter also known as etch a sketch... sheesh.
One thing I have read elsewhere about the green party, and I tend to agree:
(G)etting
®epublicans
(E)lected
(E)very
(N)ovember.
/last night rMoney went after government workers -- I suspect he fails to realize that they vote too, as do their spouses. Saying they have better benefits and better paychecks as tho it were a bad thing -- hey Mitster -- how about working to get the private sector to catch up?
but of course not, rMoney wants to bain the government.
Mitt is a Changling from Star Trek Deep Space 9
Odo has more compassion.
True, but Odo was also kicked out to the Continum and force to stay a solid. Mitt, not so much.
It was only temporary after he killed that other changling but he did get his ability back later
But yeah, Mitt hasn't taken a break from shifting into whatever forms suits him best at the momment. He's like the mean changlings (the Founders)
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 13:50:53
I am so sick of politicians who simply cannot relate to the plight of regular Americans.
The rMoney's are a perfect example of being so out of touch with the reality of everyday people they make shit up about us and then vow to help with the shit they know nothing about.
Raine on 04/25/2012 13:50:53
Quote by clintster:
I once got to shop in a Staples 10 minutes after the doors closed, so I guess I should empathize with Anne Romney.
I am so sick of politicians who simply cannot relate to the plight of regular Americans.
The rMoney's are a perfect example of being so out of touch with the reality of everyday people they make shit up about us and then vow to help with the shit they know nothing about.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:51:22
urban legends of their time, they pass along the messages of what's acceptable in society - I hate it when they get Disney-fied
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 13:51:22
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Matchgirl is probably the saddest fairytale next to the Little Mermaid - Hans Christan Anderson was just as dark as the Grimm's
They were all quite dark.
urban legends of their time, they pass along the messages of what's acceptable in society - I hate it when they get Disney-fied
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 13:53:41
Raine on 04/25/2012 13:53:41
speaking of unrelatable. those that heard Randi yesterday heard her talking about this:
I don't believe people are going to bed hungry. ... For, instance I have friends of mine who eat rice and beans all the time. Beans protein, rice. Inexpensive. You can make a big pot of this for a week for negligible amounts of money and you can feed your whole family.
Look, you should have vegetables and fruit in there as well, but if you need to survive you can survive off it. It's not ideal but you could get some cheap meat and throw in there as well for protein. There are ways to live really, really cheaply.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 14:01:12
Hannity's an ass.
There was a year that I could barely afford meat once a week, lived on mostly knock-off kraft mac & cheese or macaroni and milk
has anyone been watching those special's the Food Network has been doing lately? So far they've had The Big Waste and the lastest is Huger Hits Home.
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 14:01:12
Quote by Raine:
speaking of unrelatable. those that heard Randi yesterday heard her talking about this:I don't believe people are going to bed hungry. ... For, instance I have friends of mine who eat rice and beans all the time. Beans protein, rice. Inexpensive. You can make a big pot of this for a week for negligible amounts of money and you can feed your whole family.
Look, you should have vegetables and fruit in there as well, but if you need to survive you can survive off it. It's not ideal but you could get some cheap meat and throw in there as well for protein. There are ways to live really, really cheaply.
Hannity's an ass.
There was a year that I could barely afford meat once a week, lived on mostly knock-off kraft mac & cheese or macaroni and milk
has anyone been watching those special's the Food Network has been doing lately? So far they've had The Big Waste and the lastest is Huger Hits Home.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:02:53
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:02:53
Star Trek nerdism killed the blog! 
:takes a might hit from +2 Inhaler of Power:
:takes a might hit from +2 Inhaler of Power:
Comment by clintster on 04/25/2012 14:07:00
So he's saying "Let them eat beans"?
clintster on 04/25/2012 14:07:00
Quote by Raine:
speaking of unrelatable. those that heard Randi yesterday heard her talking about this:I don't believe people are going to bed hungry. ... For, instance I have friends of mine who eat rice and beans all the time. Beans protein, rice. Inexpensive. You can make a big pot of this for a week for negligible amounts of money and you can feed your whole family.
Look, you should have vegetables and fruit in there as well, but if you need to survive you can survive off it. It's not ideal but you could get some cheap meat and throw in there as well for protein. There are ways to live really, really cheaply.
So he's saying "Let them eat beans"?
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 14:07:19
Haven't watched, but I am glad they are putting focus on these issues.
I'll make a prediction here, Mittens WILL say something just like this in the very near future.
and I am sorry, I just never watched that Star trek stuff -- so no comment from me!
Raine on 04/25/2012 14:07:19
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
speaking of unrelatable. those that heard Randi yesterday heard her talking about this:I don't believe people are going to bed hungry. ... For, instance I have friends of mine who eat rice and beans all the time. Beans protein, rice. Inexpensive. You can make a big pot of this for a week for negligible amounts of money and you can feed your whole family.
Look, you should have vegetables and fruit in there as well, but if you need to survive you can survive off it. It's not ideal but you could get some cheap meat and throw in there as well for protein. There are ways to live really, really cheaply.
Hannity's an ass.
There was a year that I could barely afford meat once a week, lived on mostly knock-off kraft mac & cheese or macaroni and milk
has anyone been watching those special's the Food Network has been doing lately? So far they've had The Big Waste and the lastest is Huger Hits Home.
I'll make a prediction here, Mittens WILL say something just like this in the very near future.
and I am sorry, I just never watched that Star trek stuff -- so no comment from me!
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 14:10:03
He also said that poor people have microwaves and refrigerators, DVD players (he first said DVR and then corrected himself... ( wtf? ) and then said they just aren;t the newest nicest models...
Raine on 04/25/2012 14:10:03
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
speaking of unrelatable. those that heard Randi yesterday heard her talking about this:I don't believe people are going to bed hungry. ... For, instance I have friends of mine who eat rice and beans all the time. Beans protein, rice. Inexpensive. You can make a big pot of this for a week for negligible amounts of money and you can feed your whole family.
Look, you should have vegetables and fruit in there as well, but if you need to survive you can survive off it. It's not ideal but you could get some cheap meat and throw in there as well for protein. There are ways to live really, really cheaply.
So he's saying "Let them eat beans"?
He also said that poor people have microwaves and refrigerators, DVD players (he first said DVR and then corrected himself... ( wtf? ) and then said they just aren;t the newest nicest models...
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 14:13:10
Raine on 04/25/2012 14:13:10
You can listen to the entire exchange for better context.
The fact that MOST americans don;t go to bed hungry is ridiculous. That we have ANY americans going to bed hungry in America is despicable. This is more proof of the downward economic spiral that Rich conservatives want to take to.
The same goes for Romney.
The fact that MOST americans don;t go to bed hungry is ridiculous. That we have ANY americans going to bed hungry in America is despicable. This is more proof of the downward economic spiral that Rich conservatives want to take to.
The same goes for Romney.
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 14:23:37
Raine on 04/25/2012 14:23:37
Newt is out!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:40:36
I mentioned this on Facebook, but it bears repeating. Sean Hannity is a diversity hire by Fox. They wanted to have a mentally challenged person on staff and not just running a copier.
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:40:36
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
speaking of unrelatable. those that heard Randi yesterday heard her talking about this:I don't believe people are going to bed hungry. ... For, instance I have friends of mine who eat rice and beans all the time. Beans protein, rice. Inexpensive. You can make a big pot of this for a week for negligible amounts of money and you can feed your whole family.
Look, you should have vegetables and fruit in there as well, but if you need to survive you can survive off it. It's not ideal but you could get some cheap meat and throw in there as well for protein. There are ways to live really, really cheaply.
Hannity's an ass.
There was a year that I could barely afford meat once a week, lived on mostly knock-off kraft mac & cheese or macaroni and milk
has anyone been watching those special's the Food Network has been doing lately? So far they've had The Big Waste and the lastest is Huger Hits Home.
I mentioned this on Facebook, but it bears repeating. Sean Hannity is a diversity hire by Fox. They wanted to have a mentally challenged person on staff and not just running a copier.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:41:48
Phrasing That sounded like Newt came out of the closet.
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:41:48
Quote by Raine:
Newt is out!
Phrasing That sounded like Newt came out of the closet.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:42:34
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:42:34
We all know it Captain Sweater Vest who is so deeply in the closet he's named the dust bunnies.
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 14:43:31
hey now, I could have said that Newt pulled out.
Raine on 04/25/2012 14:43:31
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Newt is out!
Phrasing That sounded like Newt came out of the closet.
hey now, I could have said that Newt pulled out.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:45:15
I would have said phrasing! again. I bet Callista...never mind... :skates to penalty box:
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 14:45:15
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Newt is out!
Phrasing That sounded like Newt came out of the closet.
hey now, I could have said that Newt pulled out.
I would have said phrasing! again. I bet Callista...never mind... :skates to penalty box:
Comment by BobR on 04/25/2012 14:52:16
w00t! - no n00t!
BobR on 04/25/2012 14:52:16
Quote by Raine:
Newt is out!
w00t! - no n00t!
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 14:54:40
I'd take him over the Cooch.
Wow. Why do I see a Bravo show in the works?
Raine on 04/25/2012 14:54:40
Quote by wickedpam:
Today in Salahi news
Guess Who's Running for VA Gov.
I'd take him over the Cooch. Wow. Why do I see a Bravo show in the works?
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 14:58:07
At least he would be entertaining.
THat would be awesome!
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 14:58:07
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Today in Salahi news
Guess Who's Running for VA Gov.
Wow. Why do I see a Bravo show in the works?
At least he would be entertaining.
THat would be awesome!
Comment by BobR on 04/25/2012 15:00:11
He can run the VA government like he did his winery - into the ground
BobR on 04/25/2012 15:00:11
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Today in Salahi news
Guess Who's Running for VA Gov.
Wow. Why do I see a Bravo show in the works?
At least he would be entertaining.
That would be awesome!
He can run the VA government like he did his winery - into the ground
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 15:05:08
I think it is great that Virginia has an elected official who's nick name (in some circles) is a slang term for lady parts.
Just sayin...
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 15:05:08
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Today in Salahi news
Guess Who's Running for VA Gov.
Wow. Why do I see a Bravo show in the works?
I think it is great that Virginia has an elected official who's nick name (in some circles) is a slang term for lady parts.
Just sayin...
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 15:08:02
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 15:08:02
I now have a reson to actually learn the photoshop. I want to make Mitt into a DS9 changeling. It hasn't been done. I am shocked!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:08:18
Oh the winery went into the ground because of a family fight over it. Mom, Dad and brother wanted one thing and Tareq wanted fame
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:08:18
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Today in Salahi news
Guess Who's Running for VA Gov.
Wow. Why do I see a Bravo show in the works?
At least he would be entertaining.
That would be awesome!
He can run the VA government like he did his winery - into the ground
Oh the winery went into the ground because of a family fight over it. Mom, Dad and brother wanted one thing and Tareq wanted fame
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 15:09:14
That sorta says a lot about his decision to run for Gov.
Raine on 04/25/2012 15:09:14
Quote by wickedpam:
Oh the winery went into the ground because of a family fight over it. Mom, Dad and brother wanted one thing and Tareq wanted fame
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 15:13:36
What the fuck?
Seriously, is the NYPD now officially in the pocket of Fox?
Raine on 04/25/2012 15:13:36
Quote by Mondobubba:
Fox News Mole Apartment Raided by NYPD and DA
What the fuck?
Seriously, is the NYPD now officially in the pocket of Fox?
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:14:46
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:14:46
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:16:26
yes, yes it does.
I mean this is the man who made sure to tell people that he presented a bottle of Oasis SParkling to Prince Charles when they played polo and set up a world engagement tour and posted it online
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:16:26
Quote by Raine:That sorta says a lot about his decision to run for Gov.Quote by wickedpam:
Oh the winery went into the ground because of a family fight over it. Mom, Dad and brother wanted one thing and Tareq wanted fame
yes, yes it does.
I mean this is the man who made sure to tell people that he presented a bottle of Oasis SParkling to Prince Charles when they played polo and set up a world engagement tour and posted it online
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 15:23:38
Fox is pressing charges of grand larcey againt the poor dude. So, as the police power, they sorta hadda
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 15:23:38
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Fox News Mole Apartment Raided by NYPD and DA
What the fuck?
Seriously, is the NYPD now officially in the pocket of Fox?
Fox is pressing charges of grand larcey againt the poor dude. So, as the police power, they sorta hadda
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:30:31
Grand Larceny seems like a stretch, doesn't that usually just deal with physical items that exceed a certain amount? Why take his iphone and laptop? That's more they think he took their intellectual (
) property
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:30:31
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Fox News Mole Apartment Raided by NYPD and DA
What the fuck?
Seriously, is the NYPD now officially in the pocket of Fox?
Fox is pressing charges of grand larcey againt the poor dude. So, as the police power, they sorta hadda
Grand Larceny seems like a stretch, doesn't that usually just deal with physical items that exceed a certain amount? Why take his iphone and laptop? That's more they think he took their intellectual (
) property
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 15:41:40
Fox doesn't press charges.... They can make claims -- and those claims can be looked at eventually.
They didn't have to do anything. I know what you are getting at, but this is ridiculous. You know it is.
Raine on 04/25/2012 15:41:40
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Fox News Mole Apartment Raided by NYPD and DA
What the fuck?
Seriously, is the NYPD now officially in the pocket of Fox?
Fox is pressing charges of grand larcey againt the poor dude. So, as the police power, they sorta hadda
They didn't have to do anything. I know what you are getting at, but this is ridiculous. You know it is.
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 15:42:59
Raine on 04/25/2012 15:42:59
Let me put it this way -- how many people in NYC have filed stolen property reports only to have the police NOT get around to it?
GRAND larceny is a ridiculous charge.
GRAND larceny is a ridiculous charge.
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 15:43:47
^^^THIS^^^
This is a real issue here.
Raine on 04/25/2012 15:43:47
Quote by wickedpam:
Grand Larceny seems like a stretch, doesn't that usually just deal with physical items that exceed a certain amount? Why take his iphone and laptop? That's more they think he took their intellectual (
^^^THIS^^^
This is a real issue here.
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 15:48:46
Raine on 04/25/2012 15:48:46
and, not for nothing -- but Fox news-- owned by Murdoch should really take pause before claiming to be a victim of theft -- they have a few problems of there own with a phone hacking scandal.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 15:53:17
Oh I know it is. Fox is just being vindictive because someone broke the code of omerta.
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 15:53:17
Quote by Raine:Fox doesn't press charges.... They can make claims -- and those claims can be looked at eventually.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Fox News Mole Apartment Raided by NYPD and DA
What the fuck?
Seriously, is the NYPD now officially in the pocket of Fox?
Fox is pressing charges of grand larcey againt the poor dude. So, as the police power, they sorta hadda
They didn't have to do anything. I know what you are getting at, but this is ridiculous. You know it is.
Oh I know it is. Fox is just being vindictive because someone broke the code of omerta.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:53:53
but that didn't happen here, its "over there"
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 15:53:53
Quote by Raine:
and, not for nothing -- but Fox news-- owned by Murdoch should really take pause before claiming to be a victim of theft -- they have a few problems of there own with a phone hacking scandal.
but that didn't happen here, its "over there"
Comment by trojanrabbit on 04/25/2012 15:56:42
I'm still waiting for Mittens to come out and say since corporations are people too, they can be put to death, just like people can.
trojanrabbit on 04/25/2012 15:56:42
Quote by Raine:
and, not for nothing -- but Fox news-- owned by Murdoch should really take pause before claiming to be a victim of theft -- they have a few problems of there own with a phone hacking scandal.
I'm still waiting for Mittens to come out and say since corporations are people too, they can be put to death, just like people can.
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 15:59:50
Yes, by using TAXPAYER dollars in the NYPD and the DA.
They could hire a damn lawyer and sue him, instead of using public resources, imo.
Raine on 04/25/2012 15:59:50
Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh I know it is. Fox is just being vindictive because someone broke the code of omerta.
They could hire a damn lawyer and sue him, instead of using public resources, imo.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 16:11:55
I mean that is what Bill-O did to Al Franken. And he lost.
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 16:11:55
Quote by Raine:Yes, by using TAXPAYER dollars in the NYPD and the DA.Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh I know it is. Fox is just being vindictive because someone broke the code of omerta.
They could hire a damn lawyer and sue him, instead of using public resources, imo.
I mean that is what Bill-O did to Al Franken. And he lost.
Comment by 
livingonli on 04/25/2012 16:41:43
livingonli on 04/25/2012 16:41:43
Good day everyone. Don't rule out the possibility that News Corp did hack here too. There have been rumors that they have gotten into the phones of 9-11 victims or 9-11 responders. Murdoch is such a sleaze bucket and obviously when he can have the NYPD do his dirty work, he probably feels like he is above the law.
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 17:10:28
This is why I think they should tread VERY lightly here.
Raine on 04/25/2012 17:10:28
Quote by livingonli:
Good day everyone. Don't rule out the possibility that News Corp did hack here too. There have been rumors that they have gotten into the phones of 9-11 victims or 9-11 responders. Murdoch is such a sleaze bucket and obviously when he can have the NYPD do his dirty work, he probably feels like he is above the law.
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 18:10:47
Raine on 04/25/2012 18:10:47
Comment by BobR on 04/25/2012 18:25:17
BobR on 04/25/2012 18:25:17
you might need some brain bleach after watching this:
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 18:31:48
OMG. Kill me.
I blame this on Jeff Foxworthy. This is the only result from celebrating redneck culture.
Raine on 04/25/2012 18:31:48
Quote by BobR:
you might need some brain bleach after watching this:
OMG. Kill me.
I blame this on Jeff Foxworthy. This is the only result from celebrating redneck culture.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 04/25/2012 18:39:50
Scoopster on 04/25/2012 18:39:50
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 18:55:54
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 18:55:54
oh my 
I feel sad for these people
I feel sad for these people
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 18:58:35
Something funny about this comment MAla--
If they knew you were feeling sad -- they would call you 'snotty' 'stuck up' and elitist.
Raine on 04/25/2012 18:58:35
Quote by wickedpam:
oh my
I feel sad for these people
Something funny about this comment MAla--
If they knew you were feeling sad -- they would call you 'snotty' 'stuck up' and elitist.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 19:01:51
Probably. I know they thought they looked good when they left the house that morning, but seems like something dreadful happened between there and walmart.
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 19:01:51
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
oh my
I feel sad for these people
Something funny about this comment MAla--
If they knew you were feeling sad -- they would call you 'snotty' 'stuck up' and elitist.
Probably. I know they thought they looked good when they left the house that morning, but seems like something dreadful happened between there and walmart.
Comment by Scoopster on 04/25/2012 19:06:43
I have to say it.. you place too much faith in humanity, especially in this country at this moment in history.
Scoopster on 04/25/2012 19:06:43
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
oh my
I feel sad for these people
Something funny about this comment MAla--
If they knew you were feeling sad -- they would call you 'snotty' 'stuck up' and elitist.
Probably. I know they thought they looked good when they left the house that morning, but seems like something dreadful happened between there and walmart.
I have to say it.. you place too much faith in humanity, especially in this country at this moment in history.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 19:10:43
If I don't have some faith and hope I'd just be curled up in a corner surrounded by a puddle of tears.
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 19:10:43
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
oh my
I feel sad for these people
Something funny about this comment MAla--
If they knew you were feeling sad -- they would call you 'snotty' 'stuck up' and elitist.
Probably. I know they thought they looked good when they left the house that morning, but seems like something dreadful happened between there and walmart.
I have to say it.. you place too much faith in humanity, especially in this country at this moment in history.
If I don't have some faith and hope I'd just be curled up in a corner surrounded by a puddle of tears.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 19:48:27
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 19:48:27
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 19:55:27
Someone told them them they looked good.
That was the beginning of the problem.
Raine on 04/25/2012 19:55:27
Quote by wickedpam:
Probably. I know they thought they looked good when they left the house that morning, but seems like something dreadful happened between there and walmart.
That was the beginning of the problem.
Comment by Raine on 04/25/2012 20:13:35
He the most dangerous thing since the zodiac killer, you see.
This is just abusive. Abusive on the part of Fox and even more egregious on the part of the DA and the NYPD. Shameful.
How many people were assaulted today that weren't getting the attention needed because someone was busy writing this report up? NYPD and the NYDA, protecting Fox over people.
It's disgusting. Thiscould should have been dealt as a civil situation instead of a criminal investigation.
Raine on 04/25/2012 20:13:35
Quote by wickedpam:
Fox Mole - Search Warrant
they want to crush this guy and gawker with him
He the most dangerous thing since the zodiac killer, you see.
This is just abusive. Abusive on the part of Fox and even more egregious on the part of the DA and the NYPD. Shameful.
How many people were assaulted today that weren't getting the attention needed because someone was busy writing this report up? NYPD and the NYDA, protecting Fox over people.
It's disgusting. This
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 20:20:47
It is the criminal complaint equavlent of a SLAPP law suit (see yesterday's blog posting)
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 20:20:47
Quote by wickedpam:
Fox Mole - Search Warrant
they want to crush this guy and gawker with him
It is the criminal complaint equavlent of a SLAPP law suit (see yesterday's blog posting)
Comment by wickedpam on 04/25/2012 20:21:54
True, it could have. Fox is trying to instill fear into anyone who currently or will work for them, if they decide to talk outside of church.
wickedpam on 04/25/2012 20:21:54
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Fox Mole - Search Warrant
they want to crush this guy and gawker with him
He the most dangerous thing since the zodiac killer, you see.
This is just abusive. Abusive on the part of Fox and even more egregious on the part of the DA and the NYPD. Shameful.
How many people were assaulted today that weren't getting the attention needed because someone was busy writing this report up? NYPD and the NYDA, protecting Fox over people.
It's disgusting. Thiscouldshould have been dealt as a civil situation instead of a criminal investigation.
True, it could have. Fox is trying to instill fear into anyone who currently or will work for them, if they decide to talk outside of church.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 04/25/2012 20:35:26
Will in Chicago on 04/25/2012 20:35:26
Hello, bloggers!!
I hope that everyone is well. For some reason, I am unable to view the video in the blog today.
BobR, I think that Romney will find it hard to change his positions -- in an age of YouTube and the Internet, it is very easy to counter his newest position.
In reference to Mitt Romney being a changling (a name for the Founders of the Dominion in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), I present the following from Comedy Central:
I hope that everyone is well. For some reason, I am unable to view the video in the blog today.
BobR, I think that Romney will find it hard to change his positions -- in an age of YouTube and the Internet, it is very easy to counter his newest position.
In reference to Mitt Romney being a changling (a name for the Founders of the Dominion in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), I present the following from Comedy Central:
Ferengi or Republican? The Candidates in Star Trek Terms
Mitt Romney: Changeling or Android?
Deep Space Nine's Constable Odo is a Gamma quadrant native capable of shape-shifting into convincing imitations of various lifeforms. Romney's faith contends that he will eventually reside in the Gamma quadrant. Until then, he must be satisfied with somewhat convincing imitations of whatever ideological characteristics he needs to display at the present time.
Like the Enterprise's Lieutenant Commander Data, Romney's positronic brain is capable of performing highly taxing functions that have led to success in their respective career fields, but lacks the ability to process human idiosyncrasies, humor and emotion. To wit:
Data's attempt at a joke: "I come from a town so small, we had a fraction for a zip-code. -… – It was so small, in fact, we didn't have a godfather of crime, we had a nephew."
Romney's attempt at a joke: "I'm also unemployed."
Verdict: Data is much too human. Romney is a Changeling.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 21:06:25
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 21:06:25
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 21:07:27
Mondobubba on 04/25/2012 21:07:27
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Hello, bloggers!!
I hope that everyone is well. For some reason, I am unable to view the video in the blog today.
BobR, I think that Romney will find it hard to change his positions -- in an age of YouTube and the Internet, it is very easy to counter his newest position.
In reference to Mitt Romney being a changling (a name for the Founders of the Dominion in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), I present the following from Comedy Central:Ferengi or Republican? The Candidates in Star Trek Terms
Mitt Romney: Changeling or Android?
Deep Space Nine's Constable Odo is a Gamma quadrant native capable of shape-shifting into convincing imitations of various lifeforms. Romney's faith contends that he will eventually reside in the Gamma quadrant. Until then, he must be satisfied with somewhat convincing imitations of whatever ideological characteristics he needs to display at the present time.
Like the Enterprise's Lieutenant Commander Data, Romney's positronic brain is capable of performing highly taxing functions that have led to success in their respective career fields, but lacks the ability to process human idiosyncrasies, humor and emotion. To wit:
Data's attempt at a joke: "I come from a town so small, we had a fraction for a zip-code. -… – It was so small, in fact, we didn't have a godfather of crime, we had a nephew."
Romney's attempt at a joke: "I'm also unemployed."
Verdict: Data is much too human. Romney is a Changeling.
Comment by livingonli on 04/25/2012 21:34:56
For some reason at home on my chrome browser I can't view You Tube clips, the screen comes up blank but when I put it up here I know it's not at the top of the list but I know why I am glad I don't go to Wal-Mart.
livingonli on 04/25/2012 21:34:56
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Hello, bloggers!!
I hope that everyone is well. For some reason, I am unable to view the video in the blog today.
BobR, I think that Romney will find it hard to change his positions -- in an age of YouTube and the Internet, it is very easy to counter his newest position.
In reference to Mitt Romney being a changling (a name for the Founders of the Dominion in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), I present the following from Comedy Central:Ferengi or Republican? The Candidates in Star Trek Terms
Mitt Romney: Changeling or Android?
Deep Space Nine's Constable Odo is a Gamma quadrant native capable of shape-shifting into convincing imitations of various lifeforms. Romney's faith contends that he will eventually reside in the Gamma quadrant. Until then, he must be satisfied with somewhat convincing imitations of whatever ideological characteristics he needs to display at the present time.
Like the Enterprise's Lieutenant Commander Data, Romney's positronic brain is capable of performing highly taxing functions that have led to success in their respective career fields, but lacks the ability to process human idiosyncrasies, humor and emotion. To wit:
Data's attempt at a joke: "I come from a town so small, we had a fraction for a zip-code. -… – It was so small, in fact, we didn't have a godfather of crime, we had a nephew."
Romney's attempt at a joke: "I'm also unemployed."
Verdict: Data is much too human. Romney is a Changeling.
For some reason at home on my chrome browser I can't view You Tube clips, the screen comes up blank but when I put it up here I know it's not at the top of the list but I know why I am glad I don't go to Wal-Mart.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 04/26/2012 00:10:20
Will in Chicago on 04/26/2012 00:10:20
The video came back when I refreshed my page, and it is painfully close to the truth.
When did we stop thinking about personal dignity in this culture?
When did we stop thinking about personal dignity in this culture?
Comment by Raine on 04/26/2012 04:58:25
Raine on 04/26/2012 04:58:25
oh, hay -- Tim thomas dosnl;t have to worry about visiting Obama anymore....
Cause the Caps clipped daBruins in OT tonite!!!
Cause the Caps clipped daBruins in OT tonite!!!