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Tax Gambit
Author: Raine
Date: 07/26/2012 13:57:11
Senate Dems were able to pass a tax package yesterday. It's going to be interesting to see what happens now that it goes to the House. In an unusual move, this bill originated in the Senate. TPM states: How did this happen at all? Mitch McConnell got the ball rolling. So after McConnnell made the opening bid, Reid agreed to a vote on both the Democratic and Republican bills so that all votes would be on record. Mitch McConnell called Senator Reid's bluff, and the leader showed his hand. So there it is. The Senate rejected the GOP Tax Plan and passed the Democratic plan. The GOP plan 'would have extended all of the Bush tax cuts — including those on income in excess of $250,000 — while eliminating tax credits that benefit 20 million working families.' Contrast to the Democratic Plan which largely mirrors what the President has been proposing: Can you see a clear difference between these two plans here? Keep in mind that tax rates will go up for every dollar AFTER that $250,000 is earned. The bill that passed in the Senate is a reasonable bill. It is asking the wealthiest among us to help shoulder some of the burden that the lower 98% of Americans are carrying. The Republican bill is desperately trying to protect the wealthiest among us. It's clear cut.
Now the ball is in John Boehner's court. As TPM stated: "That leaves the Senate Democrats’ bill as the only viable vehicle for preventing everyone’s taxes from increasing next year." They are in a bit of a pinch right now. If they don't bring the bill to the floor, everyone's taxes will go up. If they do bring it for a vote, and it doesn't pass -- they are literally going to be framed as raising taxes on the middle class. One would think the GOP would come to it's senses-- only time will tell. The longer they dig their heals in, it appears to wiser people that they are coming to their protection of the wealthy. People are starting to wake up.
"The only place there is no agreement is with Republicans in Congress." -- Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid. President Obama released a statement:
The clock is ticking, now.
and 
Raine
Wednesday’s development places the onus of avoiding the full expiration of the Bush tax cuts on House Republicans. They are expected to pass legislation next week to extend all of the Bush tax cuts — but the Senate has already rejected that proposition. That leaves the Senate Democrats’ bill as the only viable vehicle for preventing everyone’s taxes from increasing next year.
Republicans will object to House adoption of the Senate bill on technical grounds. It faces what’s known as a blue-slip problem, because the Constitution requires revenue-raising measures to originate in the House of Representatives. But the blue-slip problem is only an obstacle if House Republicans insist on making it one — and Democrats are confident voters will be receptive to the argument that the GOP is standing in the way of middle-income tax cuts until wealthy Americans get a tax cut too.
"We owe it to the American people to let them know whether we actually think it is a good idea to double down on the failed economic policies of the past few years or whether we support a new approach," McConnell said before the vote. "By setting these votes at a 50-vote threshold, nobody on the other side can hide behind a procedural vote while leaving their views on the actual bill itself a mystery."
The Senate vote was by a rare simple majority, which Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said McConnell allowed because it was the only way he would get a vote on the GOP plan, and his caucus didn't want to be stuck only voting "no" on the Democratic plan.
Schumer suggested the political reality of needing to back the middle class would prompt action by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio).
"I am sure that Speaker Boehner does not appreciate the uncomfortable position that Sen. McConnell has put him in," Schumer said. "The speaker knows that if he puts this bill on the floor, his members will have trouble voting against it."
Schumer argued that Congress has already passed two revenue bills that started in the Senate -- the recent highway and Federal Aviation Administration bills.
Under the Democratic measure, individuals earning over $200,000 and couples making at least $250,000 would see their top rates on those earnings rise from 33 percent and 35 percent today to 36 percent and 39.6 percent in January.
That increase would affect 2.5 million households, or 2 percent of all 140.5 million tax returns, according to 2009 Internal Revenue Service statistics.
The White House said that if the tax cuts were not continued, middle class families would face average tax increases next year of $1,600. It also said that the GOP bill would grant tax reductions averaging $160,000 to households where income exceeds $1 million annually.
The Democratic bill would also boost the top tax rate paid by people who inherit estates to 55 percent, exempting the first $1 million in an estate’s value. The GOP measure would maintain today’s 35 percent top rate and would not tax the first $5.12 million of an estate’s value.(snip)
In fresh figures released this week by Republicans, Congress’ nonpartisan Joint Committee on Taxation estimated that the Democratic provision would affect 55,200 estates next year, compared with 3,600 who would face estate taxes under the GOP plan.
Democrats would impose top tax rates next year of 20 percent on dividends and capital gains, two sources of income enjoyed disproportionately by the wealthy. The GOP top rate would be 15 percent.
The GOP bill ignores some tax credits for low- and middle-income families that Democrats want to extend for college costs; for some low-income couples and large working families; and for families with children.
Now the ball is in John Boehner's court. As TPM stated: "That leaves the Senate Democrats’ bill as the only viable vehicle for preventing everyone’s taxes from increasing next year." They are in a bit of a pinch right now. If they don't bring the bill to the floor, everyone's taxes will go up. If they do bring it for a vote, and it doesn't pass -- they are literally going to be framed as raising taxes on the middle class. One would think the GOP would come to it's senses-- only time will tell. The longer they dig their heals in, it appears to wiser people that they are coming to their protection of the wealthy. People are starting to wake up.
"The only place there is no agreement is with Republicans in Congress." -- Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid. President Obama released a statement:
"The last thing a typical middle-class family can afford is a $2,200 tax hike at the beginning of next year. It’s time for House Republicans to drop their demand for another $1 trillion giveaway to the wealthiest Americans and give our families and small businesses the financial security and certainty that they need. Our economy isn’t built from the top-down, it’s built from a strong and growing middle class, and that’s who we should be fighting for."
The clock is ticking, now.
and Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 07/26/2012 12:40:25
wickedpam on 07/26/2012 12:40:25
Morning 
Just dashing through on the way to WV - I'll see ya'll later on the book of faces or Monday on das blog. Have a great weekend
Just dashing through on the way to WV - I'll see ya'll later on the book of faces or Monday on das blog. Have a great weekend
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 12:54:37
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 12:54:37
Stay away from the banjo playing albinos and the snake handlers, Mala.
Comment by 
Raine on 07/26/2012 12:58:04
Raine on 07/26/2012 12:58:04
In other news... Mittens isn't Sure if London is prepared for the Olympics, and questions their enthusiasm.
There is also a few little snausages towards the end of the article:
There is also a few little snausages towards the end of the article:
However, Mr Romney will receive a lukewarm reception in London. He met Tony Blair on Thursday morning at the former prime minister's London office and also held brief talks with Ed Miliband, the Labour leader.
In a gaffe of his own, Mr Romney referred to Mr Miliband as "Mr Leader".
“Like you Mr Leader I look forward to our conversations this morning and I have had a number of conversations with leaders both present and past and recognise of course the unique relationship that exists between our nations,†he said. (snip)
Later on Thursday, Mr Romney is planning to hold a fundraiser at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Knightsbridge. One of the hosts of the fundraiser, former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond, withdrew from the event after he resigned in the wake of the Libor scandal.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 13:02:16
Oh, Mittens!
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 13:02:16
Quote by Raine:
In other news... Mittens isn't Sure if London is prepared for the Olympics, and questions their enthusiasm.
There is also a few little snausages towards the end of the article:However, Mr Romney will receive a lukewarm reception in London. He met Tony Blair on Thursday morning at the former prime minister's London office and also held brief talks with Ed Miliband, the Labour leader.
In a gaffe of his own, Mr Romney referred to Mr Miliband as "Mr Leader".
“Like you Mr Leader I look forward to our conversations this morning and I have had a number of conversations with leaders both present and past and recognise of course the unique relationship that exists between our nations,†he said. (snip)
Later on Thursday, Mr Romney is planning to hold a fundraiser at the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Knightsbridge. One of the hosts of the fundraiser, former Barclays CEO Bob Diamond, withdrew from the event after he resigned in the wake of the Libor scandal.
Oh, Mittens!
Comment by 
TriSec on 07/26/2012 13:05:59
TriSec on 07/26/2012 13:05:59
Morning, comrades!
I'll be off to the surgeon soon enough. I am hoping for a clean bill of health and a discharge, but I still have some minor discomfort on most days, and a rather significant protruding scar/scab still in the surgical site, so I'm sure he'll poke at me a bit.
Otherwise, he's the guy that's going to tell me whether I start chemo on July 31 or August 14. Personally, I'm hoping for the 14th.
On a side note....I'm not sure I've ever bought into that "special relationship" bit with the British. I wrote this a few Fourths ago. For much of our history, our primary antagonist was the British....it's really only been since WWII and FDR/Churchill that the relationship became significant.
IMHO, if we're to have a "special relationship" with anyone, shouldn't it be Canada? (unguarded border, mutual interests on the continent, shared airspace, symbiotic economies, etc.)
But who am I?
I'll be off to the surgeon soon enough. I am hoping for a clean bill of health and a discharge, but I still have some minor discomfort on most days, and a rather significant protruding scar/scab still in the surgical site, so I'm sure he'll poke at me a bit.
Otherwise, he's the guy that's going to tell me whether I start chemo on July 31 or August 14. Personally, I'm hoping for the 14th.
On a side note....I'm not sure I've ever bought into that "special relationship" bit with the British. I wrote this a few Fourths ago. For much of our history, our primary antagonist was the British....it's really only been since WWII and FDR/Churchill that the relationship became significant.
IMHO, if we're to have a "special relationship" with anyone, shouldn't it be Canada? (unguarded border, mutual interests on the continent, shared airspace, symbiotic economies, etc.)
But who am I?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/26/2012 13:07:31
don't think they let them into the casino
wickedpam on 07/26/2012 13:07:31
Quote by Mondobubba:
Stay away from the banjo playing albinos and the snake handlers, Mala.
don't think they let them into the casino
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 13:37:29
As long as they are playing banjos or hold snakes, sure come on in!
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 13:37:29
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Stay away from the banjo playing albinos and the snake handlers, Mala.
don't think they let them into the casino
As long as they are playing banjos or hold snakes, sure come on in!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 13:41:46
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 13:41:46
I'm reading an article on the Alternet that has "brutal murder" in the headline. Isn't murder by definition brutal? Is this somewhat oxymoronic? Discuss!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 07/26/2012 13:41:52
Scoopster on 07/26/2012 13:41:52
Mornin' all.. 
About to head out with the rest of the office staff to a meeting with this booking engine company.. JOY!
About to head out with the rest of the office staff to a meeting with this booking engine company.. JOY!
Comment by TriSec on 07/26/2012 13:44:49
I have long had this discussion with Mrs. TriSec, who is a Master of Criminal Justice by training.
Dead is dead - how can you have "degrees" of murder? If I shoot someone in the head after hunting him down in the street, or if I drink too much and wipe out a family of four on the way home, they're still the same "degree" of dead, aren't they?
TriSec on 07/26/2012 13:44:49
Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm reading an article on the Alternet that has "brutal murder" in the headline. Isn't murder by definition brutal? Is this somewhat oxymoronic? Discuss!
I have long had this discussion with Mrs. TriSec, who is a Master of Criminal Justice by training.
Dead is dead - how can you have "degrees" of murder? If I shoot someone in the head after hunting him down in the street, or if I drink too much and wipe out a family of four on the way home, they're still the same "degree" of dead, aren't they?
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 14:04:06
******************NEW BLOG IS POSTED! ******************
Raine on 07/26/2012 14:04:06
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 14:10:32
I get the 1st degree, 2nd degree thing. Those are legal things involving premeditation, motive and state mind. But yeah, dead is dead. Is it lest brutal to stab someone than to shoot him? Choke vs stab?
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 14:10:32
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm reading an article on the Alternet that has "brutal murder" in the headline. Isn't murder by definition brutal? Is this somewhat oxymoronic? Discuss!
I have long had this discussion with Mrs. TriSec, who is a Master of Criminal Justice by training.
Dead is dead - how can you have "degrees" of murder? If I shoot someone in the head after hunting him down in the street, or if I drink too much and wipe out a family of four on the way home, they're still the same "degree" of dead, aren't they?
I get the 1st degree, 2nd degree thing. Those are legal things involving premeditation, motive and state mind. But yeah, dead is dead. Is it lest brutal to stab someone than to shoot him? Choke vs stab?
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 14:22:58
I would say murdering by a sleeping pill is less brutal than strangling.
Raine on 07/26/2012 14:22:58
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm reading an article on the Alternet that has "brutal murder" in the headline. Isn't murder by definition brutal? Is this somewhat oxymoronic? Discuss!
I have long had this discussion with Mrs. TriSec, who is a Master of Criminal Justice by training.
Dead is dead - how can you have "degrees" of murder? If I shoot someone in the head after hunting him down in the street, or if I drink too much and wipe out a family of four on the way home, they're still the same "degree" of dead, aren't they?
I get the 1st degree, 2nd degree thing. Those are legal things involving premeditation, motive and state mind. But yeah, dead is dead. Is it lest brutal to stab someone than to shoot him? Choke vs stab?
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 14:30:22
I can accept that.
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 14:30:22
Quote by Raine:I would say murdering by a sleeping pill is less brutal than strangling.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm reading an article on the Alternet that has "brutal murder" in the headline. Isn't murder by definition brutal? Is this somewhat oxymoronic? Discuss!
I have long had this discussion with Mrs. TriSec, who is a Master of Criminal Justice by training.
Dead is dead - how can you have "degrees" of murder? If I shoot someone in the head after hunting him down in the street, or if I drink too much and wipe out a family of four on the way home, they're still the same "degree" of dead, aren't they?
I get the 1st degree, 2nd degree thing. Those are legal things involving premeditation, motive and state mind. But yeah, dead is dead. Is it lest brutal to stab someone than to shoot him? Choke vs stab?
I can accept that.
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 14:34:57
Raine on 07/26/2012 14:34:57
Romney’s ‘We Did Build This’ Events, built on a lie in order to tell more lies.
J & W Cycles of Missouri was awarded $25,808 in contracts from the DOD and Department of Interior.
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 14:40:26
This whole debacle is more proof of a theory I wrote about last June.
Raine on 07/26/2012 14:40:26
Quote by Raine:
Romney’s ‘We Did Build This’ Events, built on a lie in order to tell more lies.J & W Cycles of Missouri was awarded $25,808 in contracts from the DOD and Department of Interior.
Mitt Romney isn't just applying strawman arguments in this campaign, he as created a fictional PERSON to strawman against. It is a double fallacy that he is campaigning upon. He's created a fictitious person, set up a straw man to debate against in order to argue about what doesn't really exist. Why? President Obama presents a strong argument with facts that support his positions. As thus, the person who set's up a strawman debate is ultimately the weaker of the two in the discussion. Mitt Romney is that person in this case, it appears.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/26/2012 15:03:59
Will in Chicago on 07/26/2012 15:03:59
Good morning, bloggers!!
Raine, thanks for a great blog. I doubt that we will have any action on this bill by the House before the election.
Raine, thanks for a great blog. I doubt that we will have any action on this bill by the House before the election.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 07/26/2012 15:37:33
velveeta jones on 07/26/2012 15:37:33
Morning all.
Busy day today...... ug.
Busy day today...... ug.
Comment by 
BobR on 07/26/2012 15:40:28
BobR on 07/26/2012 15:40:28
Regarding the blog, I suppose it's still possible for House Republicans to write their own bill, pass it, and send it over to the Senate.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 15:53:04
Oh they will. And it will be a steaming pile of fresh cow manure.
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 15:53:04
Quote by BobR:
Regarding the blog, I suppose it's still possible for House Republicans to write their own bill, pass it, and send it over to the Senate.
Oh they will. And it will be a steaming pile of fresh cow manure.
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 15:59:22
The Senate GOP couldnt even pass their own bill. I doubt the House GOP has anything.
Raine on 07/26/2012 15:59:22
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:
Regarding the blog, I suppose it's still possible for House Republicans to write their own bill, pass it, and send it over to the Senate.
Oh they will. And it will be a steaming pile of fresh cow manure.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/26/2012 15:59:39
Will in Chicago on 07/26/2012 15:59:39
I thought I was going to help my congregation's new rabbi move in today but he won't be here till the weekend. So, I guess it will be more housework and applications.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 16:04:33
:Foams at mouth: Keep the Bush tax cuts! Job creators! :dies:
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 16:04:33
Quote by Raine:The Senate GOP couldnt even pass their own bill. I doubt the House GOP has anything.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:
Regarding the blog, I suppose it's still possible for House Republicans to write their own bill, pass it, and send it over to the Senate.
Oh they will. And it will be a steaming pile of fresh cow manure.
:Foams at mouth: Keep the Bush tax cuts! Job creators! :dies:
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 16:05:27
Raine on 07/26/2012 16:05:27
Romney is a total douche. Cameron served him tea and crumpets.
Cameron hit back at Romney, saying that perhaps the Utah Winter Olympics were easier to assemble, given that they were not being staged in a metropolis like London.
“We are holding an Olympic Games in one of the busiest, most active, bustling cities anywhere in the world. Of course it’s easier if you hold an Olympic Games in the middle of nowhere.â€
Cameron went on to say, “I think we will show the whole world not just that we come together as a United Kingdom but also we’re extremely good at welcoming people from across the world. I will obviously make those points to Mitt Romney. I look forward to meeting him.â€
Comment by BobR on 07/26/2012 16:10:21
That is true. But it will require Senate Dems to vote against it, so it will put them in the same boat that the House Republicans are in now.
BobR on 07/26/2012 16:10:21
Quote by Raine:The Senate GOP couldnt even pass their own bill. I doubt the House GOP has anything.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:
Regarding the blog, I suppose it's still possible for House Republicans to write their own bill, pass it, and send it over to the Senate.
Oh they will. And it will be a steaming pile of fresh cow manure.
That is true. But it will require Senate Dems to vote against it, so it will put them in the same boat that the House Republicans are in now.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 16:21:40
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 16:21:40
Hello and welcome to "Bad Computer User Theater." I am your host Leonard Pinth Garnell. On Bad Computer User Theater today we will watch a computer user struggle with one of the most basic text editing functions, cutting and pasting using the keyboard commands. :rolls clip of guy flailing at keyboard, screaming in rage:
Truly awful computer skills. He stinks. Should not be allowed near a computer without a guide. Thank you for watching Bad Computer User Theater.
Truly awful computer skills. He stinks. Should not be allowed near a computer without a guide. Thank you for watching Bad Computer User Theater.
Comment by 
livingonli on 07/26/2012 17:16:51
livingonli on 07/26/2012 17:16:51
Hello, folks. I actually was up at 11:30 but I had to go pay the rent today which between that and the car insurance pretty much eats up my check. I will be glad when I get that money I am waiting for next week so that I can get back on my feet again and end the 4 years of crap that my life has been in.
BTW, Tri, I put the Blue Jays telecast on my DirecTV telecast and they were running a spot promoting Toronto's observation of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 which seems to have a different take than the one we would have.
BTW, Tri, I put the Blue Jays telecast on my DirecTV telecast and they were running a spot promoting Toronto's observation of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 which seems to have a different take than the one we would have.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 17:42:10
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 17:42:10
Comment by TriSec on 07/26/2012 17:49:17
Heh. I was reading a story this morning from CBC about the 1812 observations in Halifax. (NS). I'm sure the stories were quite similar.
TriSec on 07/26/2012 17:49:17
Quote by livingonli:
BTW, Tri, I put the Blue Jays telecast on my DirecTV telecast and they were running a spot promoting Toronto's observation of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 which seems to have a different take than the one we would have.
Heh. I was reading a story this morning from CBC about the 1812 observations in Halifax. (NS). I'm sure the stories were quite similar.
Comment by TriSec on 07/26/2012 17:50:38
TriSec on 07/26/2012 17:50:38
And in other news, I met with the surgeon today. He inspected my wound, reviewed the findings (again), gave me the lab reports, and alas....cleared me for chemotherapy. So I will be starting that on 07/31.
I'm also cleared to go back to work after that, as soon as I am able. (Depending on my reaction to the therapy, of course.)
I'm also cleared to go back to work after that, as soon as I am able. (Depending on my reaction to the therapy, of course.)
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 18:33:43
Sounds good my friend.
You might want to discuss "anti-nausea" meds with Scoop.
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 18:33:43
Quote by TriSec:
And in other news, I met with the surgeon today. He inspected my wound, reviewed the findings (again), gave me the lab reports, and alas....cleared me for chemotherapy. So I will be starting that on 07/31.
I'm also cleared to go back to work after that, as soon as I am able. (Depending on my reaction to the therapy, of course.)
Sounds good my friend.
You might want to discuss "anti-nausea" meds with Scoop.
Comment by BobR on 07/26/2012 18:49:28
brilliant! 
BobR on 07/26/2012 18:49:28
Quote by Mondobubba:
Becuase the blog needs more quantum mechanics, Straight Dope and epic poetry.
brilliant!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/26/2012 18:55:52
Will in Chicago on 07/26/2012 18:55:52
On reading up on Governor Romney's visit to London, I think he has a case of foot-in-mouth disease. So far, he is showing why people should not support him for president. If he can't handle a low pressure trip to raise funds without offending people, how will he do in negotiating with the Soviets Russians and the Emperor leaders of China?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/26/2012 18:55:58
maybe they'll be the entertainment on Sat night
All checked in an comfy in the room - thank gawd its only like a hour from the house
Did you know that Hampton Inn is an trying to be an ecofriendly hotel chain? I didn't until we got here :D
wickedpam on 07/26/2012 18:55:58
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Stay away from the banjo playing albinos and the snake handlers, Mala.
don't think they let them into the casino
As long as they are playing banjos or hold snakes, sure come on in!
maybe they'll be the entertainment on Sat night
All checked in an comfy in the room - thank gawd its only like a hour from the house
Did you know that Hampton Inn is an trying to be an ecofriendly hotel chain? I didn't until we got here :D
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 07/26/2012 19:03:24
trojanrabbit on 07/26/2012 19:03:24
Hmm. Refresh is now working OK. Was there a problem, or did my laptop just decide to be ornery?
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 19:04:18
Eco friendly covers a lot of things. One of them being we are gonna give you new towels every day unless you make a stink.
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 19:04:18
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Stay away from the banjo playing albinos and the snake handlers, Mala.
don't think they let them into the casino
As long as they are playing banjos or hold snakes, sure come on in!
maybe they'll be the entertainment on Sat night
All checked in an comfy in the room - thank gawd its only like a hour from the house
Did you know that Hampton Inn is an trying to be an ecofriendly hotel chain? I didn't until we got here :D
Eco friendly covers a lot of things. One of them being we are gonna give you new towels every day unless you make a stink.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 19:12:31
It is my favorite all time Straight Dope column. It rules!
Oh we need a Schrodinger's Cat emoticon. 
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 19:12:31
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Becuase the blog needs more quantum mechanics, Straight Dope and epic poetry.
brilliant!
It is my favorite all time Straight Dope column. It rules!
Oh we need a Schrodinger's Cat emoticon.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/26/2012 19:29:49
normally that's the routine - here they have a card slot in the room by the door. so the electric in the room (except the ac/heat) doesn't work until a card is in it. and the ac/heat has and eco-friendly option. Not sure what that is - seeing as we're on the 5th floor I'm not chancing loosing ac
wickedpam on 07/26/2012 19:29:49
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Stay away from the banjo playing albinos and the snake handlers, Mala.
don't think they let them into the casino
As long as they are playing banjos or hold snakes, sure come on in!
maybe they'll be the entertainment on Sat night
All checked in an comfy in the room - thank gawd its only like a hour from the house
Did you know that Hampton Inn is an trying to be an ecofriendly hotel chain? I didn't until we got here :D
Eco friendly covers a lot of things. One of them being we are gonna give you new towels every day unless you make a stink.
normally that's the routine - here they have a card slot in the room by the door. so the electric in the room (except the ac/heat) doesn't work until a card is in it. and the ac/heat has and eco-friendly option. Not sure what that is - seeing as we're on the 5th floor I'm not chancing loosing ac
Comment by wickedpam on 07/26/2012 19:31:43
how do you even begin to create a Schrodinger's Cat emoticon?
wickedpam on 07/26/2012 19:31:43
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Becuase the blog needs more quantum mechanics, Straight Dope and epic poetry.
brilliant!
It is my favorite all time Straight Dope column. It rules!
how do you even begin to create a Schrodinger's Cat emoticon?
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 19:44:23
Cat face, one side dead, the other side live. Dead side Eye x'ed out and frowning. Other side, alert and pissed off looking.
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 19:44:23
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Becuase the blog needs more quantum mechanics, Straight Dope and epic poetry.
brilliant!
It is my favorite all time Straight Dope column. It rules!
how do you even begin to create a Schrodinger's Cat emoticon?
Cat face, one side dead, the other side live. Dead side Eye x'ed out and frowning. Other side, alert and pissed off looking.
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 20:05:03
Raine on 07/26/2012 20:05:03
Romney hath made a supreme asshole of himself in London.
#RomneyShambles is trending on twitter...
#RomneyShambles is trending on twitter...
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 20:11:18
You know, the leadership of the GOP should have looked at the famous Who Let the Dogs Out video. This would have told them what was going to happen.
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 20:11:18
Quote by Raine:
Romney hath made a supreme asshole of himself in London.
#RomneyShambles is trending on twitter...
You know, the leadership of the GOP should have looked at the famous Who Let the Dogs Out video. This would have told them what was going to happen.
Comment by livingonli on 07/26/2012 20:16:22
What is strange is that might have been the one thing Gingrich did right by calling out some of the crap but the GOP Noise machine snapped back on him for it.
livingonli on 07/26/2012 20:16:22
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Romney hath made a supreme asshole of himself in London.
#RomneyShambles is trending on twitter...
You know, the leadership of the GOP should have looked at the famous Who Let the Dogs Out video. This would have told them what was going to happen.
What is strange is that might have been the one thing Gingrich did right by calling out some of the crap but the GOP Noise machine snapped back on him for it.
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 20:26:32
Raine on 07/26/2012 20:26:32
This is a little jujitsu....
The Olympics parody ad targeted at Mitt Romney created by the pro-Obama super PAC Priorities USA won’t run during the Olympics as planned, after the International Olympics Committee ordered it taken down from YouTube for copyright reasons.
The super PAC says it’s happy to remove the spot because it means Romney and his supporters won’t be able to use any Olympics footage in their ads, either.
“Once we were assured that Mitt Romney and his allies would be held to the same standard, we were glad to take the ad down from our website,†said PrioritiesUSA’s Bill Burton. “Go Team USA!â€
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 20:39:54
Raine on 07/26/2012 20:39:54
This trip was supposed to be a showcase for Romney's foreign policy expertise. Instead this is what we get from his stateside surrogates: Heh.
Two of Mitt Romney’s top surrogates told reporters Thursday the Romney campaign’s not worried about the torrent of negative press surrounding Romney’s visit to London. Americans don’t care about foreign press, they said.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell — both rumored to be potential vice presidential choices for Romney — defended Romney from the embarrassing headlines in London on a press call set up by the Romney campaign.
Jindal and McDonnell were trying to highlight continuing efforts to turn President Obama’s out-of-context “you didn’t build that†quote into a Republican rallying cry.
They insisted the multiple Romney blunders in England won’t ultimately do any damage to his campaign.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 21:37:45
Oh, Mittens! He has bruised his one penis again by tripping over it.
Mondobubba on 07/26/2012 21:37:45
Quote by Raine:
Romney hath made a supreme asshole of himself in London.
#RomneyShambles is trending on twitter...
Oh, Mittens!
He has bruised his one penis again by tripping over it.
Comment by TriSec on 07/26/2012 21:41:45
TriSec on 07/26/2012 21:41:45
Hey folks.
Slight change in plans; I went back to the hospital this afternoon for a blood draw.
I'm going back in Monday morning to have my device implanted, then I'm going straight upstairs for the first treatment.
I have no idea what it might do to me, but being a lumbering old cuss, I will plan on rising Tuesday am to post AAV as always. However, I'd appreciate somebody keeping an eye on the hard deck and posting a stub if no blog has appeared by 9am.
I'll post this again tomorrow during the meat of the day when more folks will see it.
Slight change in plans; I went back to the hospital this afternoon for a blood draw.
I'm going back in Monday morning to have my device implanted, then I'm going straight upstairs for the first treatment.
I have no idea what it might do to me, but being a lumbering old cuss, I will plan on rising Tuesday am to post AAV as always. However, I'd appreciate somebody keeping an eye on the hard deck and posting a stub if no blog has appeared by 9am.
I'll post this again tomorrow during the meat of the day when more folks will see it.
Comment by Raine on 07/26/2012 21:52:32
You gonna need a Saturday cover?
Raine on 07/26/2012 21:52:32
Quote by TriSec:
Hey folks.
Slight change in plans; I went back to the hospital this afternoon for a blood draw.
I'm going back in Monday morning to have my device implanted, then I'm going straight upstairs for the first treatment.
I have no idea what it might do to me, but being a lumbering old cuss, I will plan on rising Tuesday am to post AAV as always. However, I'd appreciate somebody keeping an eye on the hard deck and posting a stub if no blog has appeared by 9am.
I'll post this again tomorrow during the meat of the day when more folks will see it.