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Fact -vs- Reality
Author: BobR
Date: 05/09/2012 13:19:02
There's a saying among the left (as a counterpoint to the "liberal media" meme) that the facts have a liberal bias. What's interesting (and maddening) is how intensely the low-information voters on the right believe the liberal media nonsense, and purposely ignore those facts. These people (mostly Tea Partiers) definitely have been showing up at the polls during the primaries. The question is: how will they number during the general, and will they be able to sway the moderates and undecideds?
They showed in droves yesterday. Most notably, they replaced a respected establishment Republican in Indiana (Dick Lugar R-IN) with am extremist Tea Partier:
In West Virginia, Democrats (yes - Democrats) voted 40% for a convicted criminal currently in jail in their primary, giving the president only about 60% of the vote. WV is not an open primary state, so voters must be registered as Democrats to vote in the Dem primary. If this is how the Dems vote, it's a little scary to think about the Republicans there.
The other big news item is Amendment One in North Carolina. The measure which amends the state constitution to declare that marriage between one man and one woman to be the "only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized" passed with 58% of the vote. The state already had a law banning gay marriage, but this puts it into the state constitution. By it's wording, it also negates legal benefits and laws protecting unmarried couples. Watch for an uptick in domestic violence there as abusive men in unmarried relationships realize they can beat their girlfriends with impunity.
What's puzzling is how this Tea Party-driven anti-Obama ferver is at odds with the facts. The economy is improving enough that we actually ran at a surplus last month, and studies show that - on cumulative average - jobs actually increase more under Democratic presidents than under Republican presidents. There's also the fact that Osama bin Laden was finally neutralized under President Obama's leadership, and we have prevented terrorist attacks by using good old fashioned infiltration.
What's Romney to do? He tries to brush off the bin Laden capture as "even Jimmy Carter would have done it", even though even Rumsfeld wouldn't when he had the chance. Romney is also trying to trying to take credit for GM's success, which is such completely blatant bullshit, that I don't think even FAUX News is willing to take that and run with it (we'll see). Despite congressional Republicans attempts to make President Obama's first term a failure, he has succeeded nonetheless.
Where Romney needs to careful is within his own party. Ron Paul is using the system to his own advantage, so much so that he is ammassing delegates to the convention from states where he did poorly like Maine and Nevada. It's a brilliant (in an evil mad scientist kind of way) scheme, and sure to create fireworks at the convention.
Will any of this matter to the Republican voter? Probably not. They are in "anybody but Obama" mode, so all these little facts are ignored. Ron Paul hews close enough to their agenda anyway, so they'll look at that as "grass roots" validation of their beliefs. Grassroots... from a supposedly anti-government guy who's been collecting his paycheck from the taxpayers for decades.
My apologies if that little fact has a liberal bias. Here's hoping the reality of the independent voter is based on these facts, and not the fiction as espoused by the Tea Partiers and other Republican factions.
They showed in droves yesterday. Most notably, they replaced a respected establishment Republican in Indiana (Dick Lugar R-IN) with am extremist Tea Partier:
Conservatives had long targeted Lugar for defeat, arguing he represented a Republican establishment in Congress that has acquiesced to the Democratic party. They singled out Lugar's votes for the bailouts, in support of the president's stimulus and votes to confirm U.S. Supreme Court nominees Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor as evidence of his "RINO" (Republican in name only) status.
In West Virginia, Democrats (yes - Democrats) voted 40% for a convicted criminal currently in jail in their primary, giving the president only about 60% of the vote. WV is not an open primary state, so voters must be registered as Democrats to vote in the Dem primary. If this is how the Dems vote, it's a little scary to think about the Republicans there.
The other big news item is Amendment One in North Carolina. The measure which amends the state constitution to declare that marriage between one man and one woman to be the "only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized" passed with 58% of the vote. The state already had a law banning gay marriage, but this puts it into the state constitution. By it's wording, it also negates legal benefits and laws protecting unmarried couples. Watch for an uptick in domestic violence there as abusive men in unmarried relationships realize they can beat their girlfriends with impunity.
What's puzzling is how this Tea Party-driven anti-Obama ferver is at odds with the facts. The economy is improving enough that we actually ran at a surplus last month, and studies show that - on cumulative average - jobs actually increase more under Democratic presidents than under Republican presidents. There's also the fact that Osama bin Laden was finally neutralized under President Obama's leadership, and we have prevented terrorist attacks by using good old fashioned infiltration.
What's Romney to do? He tries to brush off the bin Laden capture as "even Jimmy Carter would have done it", even though even Rumsfeld wouldn't when he had the chance. Romney is also trying to trying to take credit for GM's success, which is such completely blatant bullshit, that I don't think even FAUX News is willing to take that and run with it (we'll see). Despite congressional Republicans attempts to make President Obama's first term a failure, he has succeeded nonetheless.
Where Romney needs to careful is within his own party. Ron Paul is using the system to his own advantage, so much so that he is ammassing delegates to the convention from states where he did poorly like Maine and Nevada. It's a brilliant (in an evil mad scientist kind of way) scheme, and sure to create fireworks at the convention.
Will any of this matter to the Republican voter? Probably not. They are in "anybody but Obama" mode, so all these little facts are ignored. Ron Paul hews close enough to their agenda anyway, so they'll look at that as "grass roots" validation of their beliefs. Grassroots... from a supposedly anti-government guy who's been collecting his paycheck from the taxpayers for decades.
My apologies if that little fact has a liberal bias. Here's hoping the reality of the independent voter is based on these facts, and not the fiction as espoused by the Tea Partiers and other Republican factions.
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Comment by 
Raine on 05/09/2012 13:25:57
first!
Good Morning!
Raine on 05/09/2012 13:25:57
first! Good Morning!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 13:34:06
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 13:34:06
Morning 
As my mom said this morning "this country has gone crazy"
As my mom said this morning "this country has gone crazy"
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 13:39:03
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 13:39:03
Raine y Mala about yesterdee's comments about epsom salt and gardening:
In gardening and other agriculture, magnesium sulfate is used to correct a magnesium and/or sulfur deficiency in soil, since magnesium is an essential element in the chlorophyll molecule, and sulfur is another important micronutrient. It is most commonly applied to potted plants, or to magnesium-hungry crops, such as potatoes, roses, tomatoes, peppers and cannabis. The advantage of magnesium sulfate over other magnesium soil amendments (such as dolomitic lime) is its high solubility, which also allows the option of foliar feeding.
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 13:40:28
Raine on 05/09/2012 13:40:28
West Virginia, you give me a sad. I read elsewhere that to be on the ballot all you have to do is pay a $2500 filing fee. I'd like to know if that was his money or not.
The other thing that is interesting is that no one has filed to become his delegate. I have also read that there is barelya functioning GOP in WV, so it is more than likely that while people are registered as Dems, they are barely dems. This is a whole lot of mischief making -- Hell even Joe Manchin acts like a republican.
How the hell does this knucklehead plan to get on strict ballot states like Virginia?
As far as NC, I believe that the reason why it passed was that the very rural areas showed up-- but keep in mind -- this was a VERY low turnout. The GOP hoped to get the wackjobs out, otherwise they would have waited until November -- when you can be pretty sure that the cities would have swung that vote the other way.
I do. Yesterday's turn out was tiny.
The other thing that is interesting is that no one has filed to become his delegate.
"While it is uncertain what amount of votes Mr. Judd will get tomorrow, it is not likely that he will earn any delegates to the national convention," Scarbro said Monday. "No one filed to run as a national convention delegate to support him for president and he may not be eligible to serve anyway, since he is currently an inmate in a federal prison."
How the hell does this knucklehead plan to get on strict ballot states like Virginia?
As far as NC, I believe that the reason why it passed was that the very rural areas showed up-- but keep in mind -- this was a VERY low turnout. The GOP hoped to get the wackjobs out, otherwise they would have waited until November -- when you can be pretty sure that the cities would have swung that vote the other way.
I do. Yesterday's turn out was tiny.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 13:42:34
hmmm - maybe I'll throw some in when I plant the potatoes next year
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 13:42:34
Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine y Mala about yesterdee's comments about epsom salt and gardening:In gardening and other agriculture, magnesium sulfate is used to correct a magnesium and/or sulfur deficiency in soil, since magnesium is an essential element in the chlorophyll molecule, and sulfur is another important micronutrient. It is most commonly applied to potted plants, or to magnesium-hungry crops, such as potatoes, roses, tomatoes, peppers and cannabis. The advantage of magnesium sulfate over other magnesium soil amendments (such as dolomitic lime) is its high solubility, which also allows the option of foliar feeding.
hmmm - maybe I'll throw some in when I plant the potatoes next year
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 13:46:04
When talking about WVA, remember it is WVA - the state is beautiful but I don't count them as the smartest puppies in the litter.
That reminds me I have to get back on charting those turn out numbers.
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 13:46:04
Quote by Raine:
West Virginia, you give me a sad. I read elsewhere that to be on the ballot all you have to do is pay a $2500 filing fee. I'd like to know if that was his money or not.
The other thing that is interesting is that no one has filed to become his delegate.I have also read that there is barelya functioning GOP in WV, so it is more than likely that while people are registered as Dems, they are barely dems. This is a whole lot of mischief making -- Hell even Joe Manchin acts like a republican."While it is uncertain what amount of votes Mr. Judd will get tomorrow, it is not likely that he will earn any delegates to the national convention," Scarbro said Monday. "No one filed to run as a national convention delegate to support him for president and he may not be eligible to serve anyway, since he is currently an inmate in a federal prison."
How the hell does this knucklehead plan to get on strict ballot states like Virginia?
As far as NC, I believe that the reason why it passed was that the very rural areas showed up-- but keep in mind -- this was a VERY low turnout. The GOP hoped to get the wackjobs out, otherwise they would have waited until November -- when you can be pretty sure that the cities would have swung that vote the other way.
I do. Yesterday's turn out was tiny.
When talking about WVA, remember it is WVA - the state is beautiful but I don't count them as the smartest puppies in the litter.
That reminds me I have to get back on charting those turn out numbers.
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 13:48:07
You could probably put it on top of the soil so the water distributes it.
Raine on 05/09/2012 13:48:07
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine y Mala about yesterdee's comments about epsom salt and gardening:In gardening and other agriculture, magnesium sulfate is used to correct a magnesium and/or sulfur deficiency in soil, since magnesium is an essential element in the chlorophyll molecule, and sulfur is another important micronutrient. It is most commonly applied to potted plants, or to magnesium-hungry crops, such as potatoes, roses, tomatoes, peppers and cannabis. The advantage of magnesium sulfate over other magnesium soil amendments (such as dolomitic lime) is its high solubility, which also allows the option of foliar feeding.
hmmm - maybe I'll throw some in when I plant the potatoes next year
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 13:50:13
I'm doing this potato tower thing I saw on an urban farming site, its about 3 ft high do you think it would be able to reach the ones I planted at the bottom?
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 13:50:13
Quote by Raine:You could probably put it on top of the soil so the water distributes it.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine y Mala about yesterdee's comments about epsom salt and gardening:In gardening and other agriculture, magnesium sulfate is used to correct a magnesium and/or sulfur deficiency in soil, since magnesium is an essential element in the chlorophyll molecule, and sulfur is another important micronutrient. It is most commonly applied to potted plants, or to magnesium-hungry crops, such as potatoes, roses, tomatoes, peppers and cannabis. The advantage of magnesium sulfate over other magnesium soil amendments (such as dolomitic lime) is its high solubility, which also allows the option of foliar feeding.
hmmm - maybe I'll throw some in when I plant the potatoes next year
I'm doing this potato tower thing I saw on an urban farming site, its about 3 ft high do you think it would be able to reach the ones I planted at the bottom?
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 14:06:54
I've not heard of a potato tower. It might be a bit of an issue.
Raine on 05/09/2012 14:06:54
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:You could probably put it on top of the soil so the water distributes it.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine y Mala about yesterdee's comments about epsom salt and gardening:In gardening and other agriculture, magnesium sulfate is used to correct a magnesium and/or sulfur deficiency in soil, since magnesium is an essential element in the chlorophyll molecule, and sulfur is another important micronutrient. It is most commonly applied to potted plants, or to magnesium-hungry crops, such as potatoes, roses, tomatoes, peppers and cannabis. The advantage of magnesium sulfate over other magnesium soil amendments (such as dolomitic lime) is its high solubility, which also allows the option of foliar feeding.
hmmm - maybe I'll throw some in when I plant the potatoes next year
I'm doing this potato tower thing I saw on an urban farming site, its about 3 ft high do you think it would be able to reach the ones I planted at the bottom?
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:07:02
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:07:02
I don't know how many of you watch "Mad Men," but can the internets please stop talking about how they used 'Tomorrow Never Knows" in the closing montage. Yes it was expensive, yes it evoked the mood of the episode. You can shut up now, internets.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:13:13
I've seen them they are sorta, kinda like tomato cages in concept. Since spuds are tubers I would think the tower is filled with soil and you grow em in that.
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:13:13
Quote by Raine:I've not heard of a potato tower. It might be a bit of an issue.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:You could probably put it on top of the soil so the water distributes it.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Raine y Mala about yesterdee's comments about epsom salt and gardening:In gardening and other agriculture, magnesium sulfate is used to correct a magnesium and/or sulfur deficiency in soil, since magnesium is an essential element in the chlorophyll molecule, and sulfur is another important micronutrient. It is most commonly applied to potted plants, or to magnesium-hungry crops, such as potatoes, roses, tomatoes, peppers and cannabis. The advantage of magnesium sulfate over other magnesium soil amendments (such as dolomitic lime) is its high solubility, which also allows the option of foliar feeding.
hmmm - maybe I'll throw some in when I plant the potatoes next year
I'm doing this potato tower thing I saw on an urban farming site, its about 3 ft high do you think it would be able to reach the ones I planted at the bottom?
I've seen them they are sorta, kinda like tomato cages in concept. Since spuds are tubers I would think the tower is filled with soil and you grow em in that.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:15:05
more like this - wasn't sure if the layer on the bottom would benefit enough, but I'll throw a handful in and see how it goes
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:15:05
Quote by Raine:
is it like this? I don't see why it won't distribute.
more like this - wasn't sure if the layer on the bottom would benefit enough, but I'll throw a handful in and see how it goes
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:16:02
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:16:02
Mondo - yes, filled with organic compost and lined with hay
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 14:26:02
That's a very cool site.
Raine on 05/09/2012 14:26:02
Quote by wickedpam:
more like this - wasn't sure if the layer on the bottom would benefit enough, but I'll throw a handful in and see how it goes
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:27:34
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:27:34
Since were are entering Summer Blockbuster season here is yet another reason I hate Michael Bay's movies:
Some think that the high price of gas is being driven by speculation and rising demand in India and China. No, it is because of the huge amout of gasoline used in make film friendly explosion effects. Stop making huge fireballs and we will get to Newt's $2.50 gas easy.
The filmmaker most closely associated with them is Michael Bay, who, according to one movie demolition expert, has included steadily more explosions in each movie he’s made (up through Transformers: Dark of the Moon, which reportedly contained a mind-numbing 283 explosions).
Some think that the high price of gas is being driven by speculation and rising demand in India and China. No, it is because of the huge amout of gasoline used in make film friendly explosion effects. Stop making huge fireballs and we will get to Newt's $2.50 gas easy.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:30:40
found them through pinterest - lots of good tips there too
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:30:40
Quote by Raine:That's a very cool site.Quote by wickedpam:
more like this - wasn't sure if the layer on the bottom would benefit enough, but I'll throw a handful in and see how it goes
found them through pinterest - lots of good tips there too
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:35:29
They didn't talk about harvesting, but I would think that you just open the tower up and take out the spuds. You could recycle the compost too.
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:35:29
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
is it like this? I don't see why it won't distribute.
more like this - wasn't sure if the layer on the bottom would benefit enough, but I'll throw a handful in and see how it goes
They didn't talk about harvesting, but I would think that you just open the tower up and take out the spuds. You could recycle the compost too.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:38:14
yes, we used zip ties to close it, so all we have to do is cut those ties and let it all spill out. the compost and hay will be worked into the garden soil and we can re-use the cage next year
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:38:14
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
is it like this? I don't see why it won't distribute.
more like this - wasn't sure if the layer on the bottom would benefit enough, but I'll throw a handful in and see how it goes
They didn't talk about harvesting, but I would think that you just open the tower up and take out the spuds. You could recycle the compost too.
yes, we used zip ties to close it, so all we have to do is cut those ties and let it all spill out. the compost and hay will be worked into the garden soil and we can re-use the cage next year
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:40:08
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:40:08
I've been having this ongoing issue with the woman behind me talking constantly. Very disturbing when you are on the phone all day. The glitch has been fixed. She transfered into my department and has been moved to a different desk. Well played Bobs and Lundberg 
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:46:16
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 14:46:16
um so Billy - when are they gonna outlaw divorce? That is what dilutes marriage
Comment by 
BobR on 05/09/2012 14:46:54
Actually, it says you tip it over after the foliage dies off and then pick the potatoes out of the pile.
BobR on 05/09/2012 14:46:54
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
is it like this? I don't see why it won't distribute.
more like this - wasn't sure if the layer on the bottom would benefit enough, but I'll throw a handful in and see how it goes
They didn't talk about harvesting, but I would think that you just open the tower up and take out the spuds. You could recycle the compost too.
Actually, it says you tip it over after the foliage dies off and then pick the potatoes out of the pile.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:52:25
Ah sustainablity you are so cool.
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:52:25
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
is it like this? I don't see why it won't distribute.
more like this - wasn't sure if the layer on the bottom would benefit enough, but I'll throw a handful in and see how it goes
They didn't talk about harvesting, but I would think that you just open the tower up and take out the spuds. You could recycle the compost too.
yes, we used zip ties to close it, so all we have to do is cut those ties and let it all spill out. the compost and hay will be worked into the garden soil and we can re-use the cage next year
Ah sustainablity you are so cool.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:54:09
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 14:54:09
Time for my dip into the liberal bubble that is Alternet.
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 15:19:13
I heard that interchange on the way to the store. He was really grasping at straws...
OhI LOVE that I can listen in the truck!
Raine on 05/09/2012 15:19:13
Quote by wickedpam:
um so Billy - when are they gonna outlaw divorce? That is what dilutes marriage
OhI LOVE that I can listen in the truck!
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 15:19:43
Have a good time!
Raine on 05/09/2012 15:19:43
Quote by Mondobubba:
Time for my dip into the liberal bubble that is Alternet.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 15:38:36
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 15:38:36
OMG Congrats Shaneo!
AND he and Danielle are moving to DC! We really need to plan that commune now that everyone seems to be moving here
AND he and Danielle are moving to DC! We really need to plan that commune now that everyone seems to be moving here
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 15:38:52
Raine on 05/09/2012 15:38:52
And Shane never mentioned a damn thing to Bob and I.
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 15:40:57
maybe he thought it would be bad luck to talk about it?
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 15:40:57
Quote by Raine:
And Shane never mentioned a damn thing to Bob and I.
maybe he thought it would be bad luck to talk about it?
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 15:44:24
Prolly. I;m really quite surprised and happy for them!
Raine on 05/09/2012 15:44:24
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
And Shane never mentioned a damn thing to Bob and I.
maybe he thought it would be bad luck to talk about it?
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 15:44:58
Mondo??? 
Raine on 05/09/2012 15:44:58
Mondo???
Comment by 
Scoopster on 05/09/2012 15:47:35
Scoopster on 05/09/2012 15:47:35
Mornin' all.. 
Late start to the day here.. I decided to go into work late because it was absolutely POURING when I was going to leave. Good thing I can login to my work machine from home.
Maaan.. All the cool kids live in the DC metro area now.
Late start to the day here.. I decided to go into work late because it was absolutely POURING when I was going to leave. Good thing I can login to my work machine from home.
Quote by wickedpam:
OMG Congrats Shaneo!
AND he and Danielle are moving to DC! We really need to plan that commune now that everyone seems to be moving here
Maaan.. All the cool kids live in the DC metro area now.
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 15:51:25
That reminds me,when are you coming back for a visit?
Raine on 05/09/2012 15:51:25
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Late start to the day here.. I decided to go into work late because it was absolutely POURING when I was going to leave. Good thing I can login to my work machine from home.Quote by wickedpam:
OMG Congrats Shaneo!
AND he and Danielle are moving to DC! We really need to plan that commune now that everyone seems to be moving here
Maaan.. All the cool kids live in the DC metro area now.
That reminds me,when are you coming back for a visit?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 15:51:38
he fell into the Alternet
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 15:51:38
Quote by Raine:
he fell into the Alternet
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 16:01:21
Mondo's guide to reading Alternet. Is it an article they have aggrated from another site that you trust and read? If yes, proceed. Is the article from so blogger? Proceed with caution.
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 16:01:21
Quote by Raine:Have a good time!Quote by Mondobubba:
Time for my dip into the liberal bubble that is Alternet.
Mondo's guide to reading Alternet. Is it an article they have aggrated from another site that you trust and read? If yes, proceed. Is the article from so blogger? Proceed with caution.
Comment by Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 16:02:01
No, busy with those pesky customers.
Mondobubba on 05/09/2012 16:02:01
Quote by Raine:
No, busy with those pesky customers.
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 16:06:20
I was poking cause I am wonderingif you will be the next cool kid to come the the DC region...
Or should I say -- return?
Raine on 05/09/2012 16:06:20
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
No, busy with those pesky customers.
Or should I say -- return?
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 16:11:28
Raine on 05/09/2012 16:11:28
The WH canceled it's press briefing today. Does anyone know why?
Comment by 
TriSec on 05/09/2012 16:18:19
TriSec on 05/09/2012 16:18:19
Hi, all!
Chiming in for a moment as the temporary southernmost blogger. (waves northeasterly)
Sure is interesting in Palm Beach county these days. I noted that the strip malls kinda go like this: Gun shop, Jesus joint, fireworks, empty, and for good measure, a different Jesus joint.
Anyway...just passing through. Off to the pool!
Chiming in for a moment as the temporary southernmost blogger. (waves northeasterly)
Sure is interesting in Palm Beach county these days. I noted that the strip malls kinda go like this: Gun shop, Jesus joint, fireworks, empty, and for good measure, a different Jesus joint.
Anyway...just passing through. Off to the pool!
Comment by 
livingonli on 05/09/2012 16:22:03
livingonli on 05/09/2012 16:22:03
Good day, everybody. Anyone heard from Velveeta since I'm sure she didn't like what went down in North Carolina since I already heard from crt on her facebook page.
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 16:32:31
Oh -- THIS might be why.
Raine on 05/09/2012 16:32:31
Quote by Raine:
The WH canceled it's press briefing today. Does anyone know why?
Obama will sit down for an interview with ABC News at 1:30 today, “during which he is likely to discuss his ‘evolving’ views on the issue,†the New York Times notes. “ABC secured the interview with Mr. Obama on Tuesday afternoon, according to two people involved in the planning.â€
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 16:33:03
Raine on 05/09/2012 16:33:03
mala-- you at lunch?
Comment by wickedpam on 05/09/2012 16:34:08
don't really take a lunch anymore - catching up on a bunch of stuff. I however and a fairly good multi-tasker - what's up
wickedpam on 05/09/2012 16:34:08
Quote by Raine:
mala-- you at lunch?
don't really take a lunch anymore - catching up on a bunch of stuff. I however and a fairly good multi-tasker - what's up
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 16:39:00
PM'd you.
Raine on 05/09/2012 16:39:00
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
mala-- you at lunch?
don't really take a lunch anymore - catching up on a bunch of stuff. I however and a fairly good multi-tasker - what's up
PM'd you.
Comment by Scoopster on 05/09/2012 16:40:40
Well I'm in the process of getting my finances in order so I can move closer to Providence (right now it's looking like July or August). Not sure when I can sneak a trip down there.
Scoopster on 05/09/2012 16:40:40
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Late start to the day here.. I decided to go into work late because it was absolutely POURING when I was going to leave. Good thing I can login to my work machine from home.Quote by wickedpam:
OMG Congrats Shaneo!
AND he and Danielle are moving to DC! We really need to plan that commune now that everyone seems to be moving here
Maaan.. All the cool kids live in the DC metro area now.
That reminds me, when are you coming back for a visit?
Well I'm in the process of getting my finances in order so I can move closer to Providence (right now it's looking like July or August). Not sure when I can sneak a trip down there.
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 16:50:42
Wow. Everyone is moving these days!
Raine on 05/09/2012 16:50:42
Quote by Scoopster:
Well I'm in the process of getting my finances in order so I can move closer to Providence (right now it's looking like July or August). Not sure when I can sneak a trip down there.
Comment by livingonli on 05/09/2012 16:52:12
livingonli on 05/09/2012 16:52:12
With all these people in DC, I have to get back when I get the money to travel again.
Comment by livingonli on 05/09/2012 16:53:41
livingonli on 05/09/2012 16:53:41
And on to the Conference finals once Rangers-Caps is decided since we already have Kings-Coyotes and the winner of Rangers-Caps takes on the Devils who advance to the third round for the first time since 2003.
Comment by Raine on 05/09/2012 16:57:27
Yes, yes you do.
Raine on 05/09/2012 16:57:27
Quote by livingonli:
With all these people in DC, I have to get back when I get the money to travel again.
Yes, yes you do.
Comment by livingonli on 05/09/2012 17:02:50
You still have the other cats since I know Camille is gone now?
livingonli on 05/09/2012 17:02:50
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
With all these people in DC, I have to get back when I get the money to travel again.
You still have the other cats since I know Camille is gone now?