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Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec
Date: 09/18/2012 10:25:26
Good Morning.
Today is our 3,999th day in Afghanistan.
We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing war, courtesy of Antiwar.com:
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 2,121
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,062
We find this morning's cost of war passing through:
$ 1, 374, 012, 175, 000 .00
We'll go back to Iraq for a brief visit today. Over the course of that war, many millions, if not billions, of dollars came and went throughout the country. While some of that actually did go to some reconstruction projects, there are uncounted truckfulls of money (literally) that simply disappeared. A few weeks back, a Corps of Engineers worker was picked up for skimming some of that. It's small potatoes, sure...but the point remains that he got caught.
Turning to the home front, veterans are still having problems finding jobs. We've seen this time and time again; for whatever reason, vets just don't get hired. I don't know why that is. Perhaps it's because many vets have been out of the workforce for too long. Maybe there's a fear of PTSD or TBI, or other such things manifesting themselves in the workplace. But for whatever reason, some are starting to see their service as a stigma instead of a highlight on the ol' resume. I used to be a hiring manager; "Veteran" is like "Eagle Scout" as far as I'm concerned. That would make me more likely to hire you, not less. But I must be the exception these days.
It is curious. The government and veteran services have been trying to help with the situation, but of course the gridlock in Washington isn't doing anyone any favors. Many sources have tried repeatedly to get legislation through that might help with veteran's hiring, but of course you can't tell a Republican that.
Zooming up to 10,000 feet for a second, there's something that President Washington said long ago: "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation." At what point in time will the next generation of potential soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines look at the way we've treated the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, and say "Fuck this shit"?.
Today is our 3,999th day in Afghanistan.
We'll start this morning as we always do; with the latest casualty figures from our ongoing war, courtesy of Antiwar.com:
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 2,121
Other Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 1,062
We find this morning's cost of war passing through:
We'll go back to Iraq for a brief visit today. Over the course of that war, many millions, if not billions, of dollars came and went throughout the country. While some of that actually did go to some reconstruction projects, there are uncounted truckfulls of money (literally) that simply disappeared. A few weeks back, a Corps of Engineers worker was picked up for skimming some of that. It's small potatoes, sure...but the point remains that he got caught.
NEWARK, N.J. • A former Army Corps of Engineers employee pleaded guilty Friday to pocketing nearly $3.7 million in kickbacks for providing confidential information to two men working for companies that were awarded government contracts in Iraq.
Federal prosecutors said the ex-employee, John Alfy Salama Markus, took bribes from men whose companies were awarded more than $50 million in Iraqi reconstruction contracts. Salama Markus worked for the corps at Contingency Operating Base Speicher in Tikrit, Iraq, from 2005 to 2008 and dealt with oversight of awarded contracts.
Salama Markus pleaded guilty to wire fraud, money laundering and failing to file a U.S. Treasury report. He faces up to 35 years in prison and $750,000 in fines. He will be sentenced Jan. 8.
Salama Markus, 40, and four other men were charged in a 54-count indictment last year.
Salama Markus used his job to "manipulate and influence the bidding, selection, award and administration" of reconstruction contracts, prosecutors said in court documents. Markus would supply the men with confidential information about bidding and finances and approve and modify invoices. In return, prosecutors said, Salama Markus received a cut of the awarded money. He documented payments in emails and spreadsheets found on his home computer, prosecutors said.
One spreadsheet showed Salama Markus was paid 10 percent of a $19.58 million contract.
Prosecutors said Salama Markus built a $1.1 million house in Nazareth, Pa., with the money. He must forfeit the house, along with $3.7 million, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a Cadillac, Corvette and other cars as part of the plea agreement.
Turning to the home front, veterans are still having problems finding jobs. We've seen this time and time again; for whatever reason, vets just don't get hired. I don't know why that is. Perhaps it's because many vets have been out of the workforce for too long. Maybe there's a fear of PTSD or TBI, or other such things manifesting themselves in the workplace. But for whatever reason, some are starting to see their service as a stigma instead of a highlight on the ol' resume. I used to be a hiring manager; "Veteran" is like "Eagle Scout" as far as I'm concerned. That would make me more likely to hire you, not less. But I must be the exception these days.
OTTUMWA — With all the ribbons, flags and bumper stickers, Americans may think their service members are being treated with respect. But Iowa Workforce Development’s IowaWorks warns there is an area where our nation is falling short: the hiring of veterans.
J.R. Beamer, a veterans representative who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, says amongst veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, unemployment is more than 10 percent higher than it is in the civilian population.
“It shocks me in one way and doesn’t surprise me in another,” said Wapello County Supervisor Greg Kenning, a former member of the National Guard.
He said he understands employers want good employees who are going to be there for the company, but they need to open their eyes.
“It disappoints me that we’d have a veteran who couldn’t get a chance, even,” he said.
And that is what’s happening in some cases, said Linda Rouse, the operations director at the Ottumwa office of IowaWorks.
However, she said, a state and private business partnership is now assisting in a program to help change attitudes among employers.
Rouse said Principal Financial Group has started a program called “Hire our Heroes.” The idea is to educate other employers about the benefits of hiring veterans.
Beamer said Principal is one of the companies that gets an “A” where veterans are concerned. The “Hire our Heroes” program comes with educational material that Beamer said reasons employers give for actively avoiding hiring former combatants include fear they’ll suddenly be deployed again, that they’ll be using incomprehensible military jargon or that a combat vet will suddenly become violent due to post traumatic stress disorder.
Beamer said many of the reasons are based on partial truths. But it’s also true that many challenges can be overcome — and that “it’s worth it to the employer [due to] what veterans have to offer.”
“[Ignorance about PTSD] really stigmatized all the services,” said Kenning. “It’s a disease we don’t know enough about.”
And the old image of veterans dumped off after Vietnam had basis in fact, he saw firsthand.
“It would not be uncommon they’d leave a combat zone in Vietnam ... and less than a week after you’ve been on the battlefield, you’re walking around the streets. There were no parades, nothing that would say ‘this is the end of it, fella.’”
So while employers may remember that troubling image, things have changed for the better, Beamer said.
It is curious. The government and veteran services have been trying to help with the situation, but of course the gridlock in Washington isn't doing anyone any favors. Many sources have tried repeatedly to get legislation through that might help with veteran's hiring, but of course you can't tell a Republican that.
One of the Senate’s chief deficit hawks complained Wednesday that politicians were making false promises of jobs to veterans by discussing a bill that will never become law — and would provide only temporary work for veterans if it did.
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., was referring to S 3457, the Veterans Job Corps Act, which would devote $1 billion over five years to creating law enforcement, firefighter and conservation jobs for veterans.
The underlying idea is that once veterans are trained, some would find permanent employment.
The measure, a pre-election priority for President Obama, was brought to the Senate floor for consideration without going through the normal legislative process.
But Coburn noted that the legislation is “not going anywhere in the House of Representatives” and charged that “what we are really doing is passing a bill for political reasons.”
The Senate took up the measure on Tuesday after a 95-1 procedural vote to at least begin debate, but it is unclear if any amendments will be considered or when a vote on final passage might come.
Coburn said he doesn’t see the need for another expensive program like this. “We already have six veterans’ job programs. Not one of them has a metric on it to see if it is working. There has not been one hearing to see what the jobs program that we are running now are doing.
“Is this about veterans or is this about politicians?” Coburn said. “I suspect it is about politicians. I suspect it is about elections, not veterans.”
Zooming up to 10,000 feet for a second, there's something that President Washington said long ago: "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation." At what point in time will the next generation of potential soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines look at the way we've treated the veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, and say "Fuck this shit"?.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 12:27:30
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 12:27:30
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 09/18/2012 13:06:10
Good Morning!
Raine on 09/18/2012 13:06:10
Good Morning!
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 13:08:43
Raine on 09/18/2012 13:08:43
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 13:16:02
Raine on 09/18/2012 13:16:02
Blessed be, James Carter Jr.!
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 09/18/2012 13:18:31
trojanrabbit on 09/18/2012 13:18:31
Keeping my thoughts with Mondo and his family this morning.
When I lost my engineering position about 8 years ago it started a string of contract positions that always gave me a feeling that I was a second class person, even though I was treated as part of the team by my co-workers. When I accepted my current position as technician it was because I knew there was finally a path back up to where I was.
Yesterday I became an Engineer again.
Wish there was more $ to go with it, but I think that's just a matter of time when I explained my development plans with my manager.
When I lost my engineering position about 8 years ago it started a string of contract positions that always gave me a feeling that I was a second class person, even though I was treated as part of the team by my co-workers. When I accepted my current position as technician it was because I knew there was finally a path back up to where I was.
Yesterday I became an Engineer again.
Wish there was more $ to go with it, but I think that's just a matter of time when I explained my development plans with my manager.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 13:24:11
Congratulations! Oh Rabbit, this is WONDERFUL news! 
Raine on 09/18/2012 13:24:11
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Keeping my thoughts with Mondo and his family this morning.
When I lost my engineering position about 8 years ago it started a string of contract positions that always gave me a feeling that I was a second class person, even though I was treated as part of the team by my co-workers. When I accepted my current position as technician it was because I knew there was finally a path back up to where I was.
Yesterday I became an Engineer again.
Wish there was more $ to go with it, but I think that's just a matter of time when I explained my development plans with my manager.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 13:29:22
MAry is quite the sweet little bigot.
Raine on 09/18/2012 13:29:22
MAry is quite the sweet little bigot.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/18/2012 13:32:56
trojanrabbit on 09/18/2012 13:32:56
Thanks Raine.
Bibi's warmongering and asking that we draw a line (nukular weapon-wise) for Iran not to cross is giving me a headache.
Personally I'd draw the line (complete with bullseye) around Likud HQ.
Bibi's warmongering and asking that we draw a line (nukular weapon-wise) for Iran not to cross is giving me a headache.
Personally I'd draw the line (complete with bullseye) around Likud HQ.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/18/2012 13:40:48
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 13:40:48
taking a break from packing
Any Mondo update this morning
Congrats TJ!!!
Any Mondo update this morning
Congrats TJ!!!
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 13:41:29
Raine on 09/18/2012 13:41:29
"My dad, as you probably know, was the governor of Michigan and was the head of a car company. But he was born in Mexico ... and uh, had he been born of uh, Mexican parents, I'd have a better shot at winning this," Romney says in the video. "But he was unfortunately born to Americans living in Mexico. He lived there for a number of years. I mean, I say that jokingly, but it would be helpful to be Latino."
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 13:41:52
no word. 
Raine on 09/18/2012 13:41:52
Quote by wickedpam:
taking a break from packing
Any Mondo update this morning
Congrats TJ!!!
Comment by 
TriSec on 09/18/2012 13:47:45
TriSec on 09/18/2012 13:47:45
Morning, folks.
Being all av-dorky after yesterday's excursion to Worcester Airport.
It was the Collings birds that started me chasing B-17s in the first place (ages ago). Incredibly, I didn't have them on my lifelist. I have now seen 5 of the 12 flyable B-17s in the world. (And I"m quite certain I've seen "Sentimental Journey", but that was before I was keeping accurate records.)
Any birders out there? Yes, I keep a life-list.
Being all av-dorky after yesterday's excursion to Worcester Airport.
It was the Collings birds that started me chasing B-17s in the first place (ages ago). Incredibly, I didn't have them on my lifelist. I have now seen 5 of the 12 flyable B-17s in the world. (And I"m quite certain I've seen "Sentimental Journey", but that was before I was keeping accurate records.)
Any birders out there? Yes, I keep a life-list.
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 13:49:23
TriSec on 09/18/2012 13:49:23
I'd have to categorize Mondo as being in a "No news is good news" situation. But I'd have to assume we've all been there. You know what kind of news is likely to come.
If memory serves, Papa Mondo fought at The Bulge....I'd hate to lose another veteran.
If memory serves, Papa Mondo fought at The Bulge....I'd hate to lose another veteran.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 09/18/2012 14:01:11
Scoopster on 09/18/2012 14:01:11
Mornin' all.. 
Mondo my man, all of us are here for ya today.
And Romney can go soak his fucking elitist head.
Mondo my man, all of us are here for ya today.
And Romney can go soak his fucking elitist head.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 14:02:04
from his FB page (I don;t think he'd mind it being posted here)
Raine on 09/18/2012 14:02:04
Quote by TriSec:
I'd have to categorize Mondo as being in a "No news is good news" situation. But I'd have to assume we've all been there. You know what kind of news is likely to come.
If memory serves, Papa Mondo fought at The Bulge....I'd hate to lose another veteran.
Some fun facts about my dad. 1. He and Bob Hope used a trough style urinal in a Pasadena, CA nightclub at the same time. 2. One of his Sigma Chi frat brothers at Whitman College was TV's Batman, Adam West (Frank, are you green with envy?). 3. His grad school room mate at the Maxwell School of Public Admin (Syracuse University) was no other than Peter Falk! 4. Since he served in both Europe and Asia during WWII he was honored with a Bronze Star for meritorious service.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/18/2012 14:05:21
Scoopster on 09/18/2012 14:05:21
Okay I know not everyone here is into gaming, but I figure you'll get a kick outta this. It's one of the cards being printed in the newest Magic the Gathering set:
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 14:05:24
Raine on 09/18/2012 14:05:24
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 14:16:56
No news from Mondo is good news.
Trojanrabbit, congratulations on the good news about being an engineers again.
I will let you know that I think that there is something that Bibi Netanyahu and other egotistical politicians fear worse than death -- irrelevance. My hope is that he lives to see the voters reject him and he is reduced to a life of making chicken-dinner speeches, slowly to be forgotten and deemed to be a complete and utter failure by a more progressive Israel and the larger world. (The Likud has allies who are even more hardline -- see Avigdor Lieberman.)
Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 14:16:56
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Thanks Raine.
Bibi's warmongering and asking that we draw a line (nukular weapon-wise) for Iran not to cross is giving me a headache.
Personally I'd draw the line (complete with bullseye) around Likud HQ.
No news from Mondo is good news.
Trojanrabbit, congratulations on the good news about being an engineers again.
I will let you know that I think that there is something that Bibi Netanyahu and other egotistical politicians fear worse than death -- irrelevance. My hope is that he lives to see the voters reject him and he is reduced to a life of making chicken-dinner speeches, slowly to be forgotten and deemed to be a complete and utter failure by a more progressive Israel and the larger world. (The Likud has allies who are even more hardline -- see Avigdor Lieberman.)
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 14:18:31
Raine on 09/18/2012 14:18:31
Let's see...
Great Britain
Israel
Palestine
Poland
Mexico
China
Libya
Egypt
Iran
Russia
IS there anyone Rmoney HASN'T insulted?
Great Britain
Israel
Palestine
Poland
Mexico
China
Libya
Egypt
Iran
Russia
IS there anyone Rmoney HASN'T insulted?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 14:29:30
Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 14:29:30
I am going to the second day of Rosh Hashanah services as I am off today. Does anyone here know the first name of Mondo's Dad? I can say the Mi Sheberiach for him.
We also have another stumble by Romney, reported byMother Jones
Video is available.
From Alternet, Joshua Holland has a good article: Netanyahu Is Trying to Influence an American Election -- 5 Reasons It's Not Going to Work
From every poll that I read, the vast majority of Israelis and Palestinians both want a two state solution. So do the vast majority of Americans. So, I would like to thank Mitt Romney for showing that one can be a worst candidate than George W. Bush, proving that the impossible is possible.
We also have another stumble by Romney, reported byMother Jones
SECRET VIDEO: On Israel, Romney Trashes Two-State Solution
At a private fundraiser, the GOP candidate calls Middle East peace "almost unthinkable" and says he would "kick the ball down the field."
At the private fundraiser held May 17 where Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney candidly spoke about political strategy—noting that he saw half of the American electorate as freeloaders and "victims" who do not believe in personal responsibility—he discussed various foreign policy positions, sharing views that he does not express in public, including his belief that peace in the Middle East is not possible and a Palestinian state is not feasible.
Mother Jones has obtained video of Romney at this intimate dinner and has confirmed its authenticity. The event was held at the home of controversial private equity manager Marc Leder in Boca Raton, Florida, with tickets costing $50,000 a plate. During the freewheeling conversation, a donor asked Romney how the "Palestinian problem" can be solved. Romney immediately launched into a detailed reply, asserting that the Palestinians have "no interest whatsoever in establishing peace, and that the pathway to peace is almost unthinkable to accomplish."
Romney spoke of "the Palestinians" as a united bloc of one mindset, and he said: "I look at the Palestinians not wanting to see peace anyway, for political purposes, committed to the destruction and elimination of Israel, and these thorny issues, and I say there's just no way."
Video is available.
From Alternet, Joshua Holland has a good article: Netanyahu Is Trying to Influence an American Election -- 5 Reasons It's Not Going to Work
From every poll that I read, the vast majority of Israelis and Palestinians both want a two state solution. So do the vast majority of Americans. So, I would like to thank Mitt Romney for showing that one can be a worst candidate than George W. Bush, proving that the impossible is possible.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 14:33:31
Mars. Romney should not tangle with the Martian Manhunter, as he is a tough good guy who can read his mind and beat him. (Romney's mind is probably a very boring read for a telepath.) He already has tangled with and beaten a much tougher team than Romney-Ryan could be in their dreams.
Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 14:33:31
Quote by Raine:
Let's see...
Great Britain
Israel
Palestine
Poland
Mexico
China
Libya
Egypt
Iran
Russia
IS there anyone Rmoney HASN'T insulted?
Mars. Romney should not tangle with the Martian Manhunter, as he is a tough good guy who can read his mind and beat him. (Romney's mind is probably a very boring read for a telepath.) He already has tangled with and beaten a much tougher team than Romney-Ryan could be in their dreams.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/18/2012 14:36:03
Scoopster on 09/18/2012 14:36:03
That's right, even Aquaman can kick Rmoney's ass. 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 14:42:17
Thomas J, Will.
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 14:42:17
Quote by Will in Chicago:
I am going to the second day of Rosh Hashanah services as I am off today. Does anyone here know the first name of Mondo's Dad? I can say the Mi Sheberiach for him.
We also have another stumble by Romney, reported byMother Jones
SECRET VIDEO: On Israel, Romney Trashes Two-State Solution
At a private fundraiser, the GOP candidate calls Middle East peace "almost unthinkable" and says he would "kick the ball down the field."
At the private fundraiser held May 17 where Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney candidly spoke about political strategy—noting that he saw half of the American electorate as freeloaders and "victims" who do not believe in personal responsibility—he discussed various foreign policy positions, sharing views that he does not express in public, including his belief that peace in the Middle East is not possible and a Palestinian state is not feasible.
Mother Jones has obtained video of Romney at this intimate dinner and has confirmed its authenticity. The event was held at the home of controversial private equity manager Marc Leder in Boca Raton, Florida, with tickets costing $50,000 a plate. During the freewheeling conversation, a donor asked Romney how the "Palestinian problem" can be solved. Romney immediately launched into a detailed reply, asserting that the Palestinians have "no interest whatsoever in establishing peace, and that the pathway to peace is almost unthinkable to accomplish."
Romney spoke of "the Palestinians" as a united bloc of one mindset, and he said: "I look at the Palestinians not wanting to see peace anyway, for political purposes, committed to the destruction and elimination of Israel, and these thorny issues, and I say there's just no way."
Video is available.
From Alternet, Joshua Holland has a good article: Netanyahu Is Trying to Influence an American Election -- 5 Reasons It's Not Going to Work
From every poll that I read, the vast majority of Israelis and Palestinians both want a two state solution. So do the vast majority of Americans. So, I would like to thank Mitt Romney for showing that one can be a worst candidate than George W. Bush, proving that the impossible is possible.
Thomas J, Will.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 14:44:00
The Tick, Bat Manuel, Wonder Warthog,
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 14:44:00
Quote by Scoopster:
That's right, even Aquaman can kick Rmoney's ass.
The Tick, Bat Manuel, Wonder Warthog,
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 14:44:51
TriSec on 09/18/2012 14:44:51
Bananaman could beat up Mitt.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/18/2012 14:45:11
I find myself sometimes double checking what I write to make sure I separate a particular government from its people - which is why I specified Likud HQ.
One thing I read yesterday that would explain a lot, that since ultra-Orthodox Jews are expected to spend their time in study, compulsory service did not apply to them. From what I'm reading that exemption just ended.
trojanrabbit on 09/18/2012 14:45:11
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Thanks Raine.
Bibi's warmongering and asking that we draw a line (nukular weapon-wise) for Iran not to cross is giving me a headache.
Personally I'd draw the line (complete with bullseye) around Likud HQ.
No news from Mondo is good news.
Trojanrabbit, congratulations on the good news about being an engineers again.
I will let you know that I think that there is something that Bibi Netanyahu and other egotistical politicians fear worse than death -- irrelevance. My hope is that he lives to see the voters reject him and he is reduced to a life of making chicken-dinner speeches, slowly to be forgotten and deemed to be a complete and utter failure by a more progressive Israel and the larger world. (The Likud has allies who are even more hardline -- see Avigdor Lieberman.)
I find myself sometimes double checking what I write to make sure I separate a particular government from its people - which is why I specified Likud HQ.
One thing I read yesterday that would explain a lot, that since ultra-Orthodox Jews are expected to spend their time in study, compulsory service did not apply to them. From what I'm reading that exemption just ended.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 14:54:10
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 14:54:10
Morning all. We are still on the death watch.
Tri, Daddy Mondo's unit was not in the Battle o' the Bulge. Element's of the 86th Infantry did were at the liberation of Buchenwald. After the Germans surrendered, the 86th was shipped to the ancestral land of the TriSecs.
The Black Hawks
Duckman drop!
Tri, Daddy Mondo's unit was not in the Battle o' the Bulge. Element's of the 86th Infantry did were at the liberation of Buchenwald. After the Germans surrendered, the 86th was shipped to the ancestral land of the TriSecs.
The Black Hawks
Duckman drop!
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 14:58:25
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 14:58:25
Oh Steve Doocy there is a guy who never has anything smart to say in his life.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:02:32
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:02:32
The Most Interesting Man in the World is down with POTUS! 
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 15:06:06
TriSec on 09/18/2012 15:06:06
He made it to Manila? Javi was born in Marikina City (referenced on the Wiki article.) And my own dear Great-Uncle fought at Leyte. (Working on getting his ship's log and action reports these days.)
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:09:37
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:09:37
On of the things that will come to me is the citation for and his bronze star.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/18/2012 15:13:12
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 15:13:12
Mondo - are you in NC?
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 15:17:13
TriSec on 09/18/2012 15:17:13
Listening to TRMS - that's quite the bombshell about the sex party thing.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:18:09
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:18:09
No, I am still at home. Since Poppa Mondo is a curmudgeon, he does't want a memorial service or funeral. So, there is no imminent need for me to rush up there.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/18/2012 15:26:48
whatever you need just let us know
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 15:26:48
Quote by Mondobubba:
No, I am still at home. Since Poppa Mondo is a curmudgeon, he does't want a memorial service or funeral. So, there is no imminent need for me to rush up there.
whatever you need just let us know
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 15:33:16
same here.
Raine on 09/18/2012 15:33:16
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
No, I am still at home. Since Poppa Mondo is a curmudgeon, he does't want a memorial service or funeral. So, there is no imminent need for me to rush up there.
whatever you need just let us know
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 15:38:00
Raine on 09/18/2012 15:38:00
I think it's time to revive this image: 
Bring it Mittens.
Bring it Mittens.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:38:34
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:38:34
In his final wishes, Poppa Mondo has specified if we do a memorial service Big Ed and I are required to wear jackets and ties! And no "shit kicker" shoes.
And no "shit kicker" shoes.
Comment by 
clintster on 09/18/2012 15:39:23
clintster on 09/18/2012 15:39:23
OK this is classic. A Freeper goes to his court date to try out all the talking derp. Hilarity ensues.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 15:40:19
I want pictures of that.
Raine on 09/18/2012 15:40:19
Quote by Mondobubba:
In his final wishes, Poppa Mondo has specified if we do a memorial service Big Ed and I are required to wear jackets and ties!
I want pictures of that.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:40:43
Not gonna happen!
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:40:43
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
In his final wishes, Poppa Mondo has specified if we do a memorial service Big Ed and I are required to wear jackets and ties!
I want pictures of that.
Not gonna happen!
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 15:41:26
Oh, lord.
Raine on 09/18/2012 15:41:26
Quote by clintster:
OK this is classic. A Freeper goes to his court date to try out all the talking derp. Hilarity ensues.
Comment by 
BobR on 09/18/2012 15:45:21
BobR on 09/18/2012 15:45:21
Quote by clintster:
OK this is classic. A Freeper goes to his court date to try out all the talking derp. Hilarity ensues.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:51:37
Wow another sovereign citizen mook bites the dust.
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:51:37
Quote by clintster:
OK this is classic. A Freeper goes to his court date to try out all the talking derp. Hilarity ensues.
Wow another sovereign citizen mook bites the dust.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:52:21
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 15:52:21
Finally! I hear Mudcat!
Comment by clintster on 09/18/2012 15:56:34
Found some extra info on the sovereign citizen. Apparently he was in court for riding his bicycle at night without a light.
clintster on 09/18/2012 15:56:34
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by clintster:
OK this is classic. A Freeper goes to his court date to try out all the talking derp. Hilarity ensues.
Wow another sovereign citizen mook bites the dust.
Found some extra info on the sovereign citizen. Apparently he was in court for riding his bicycle at night without a light.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 16:03:33
Raine on 09/18/2012 16:03:33
Quote by clintster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by clintster:
OK this is classic. A Freeper goes to his court date to try out all the talking derp. Hilarity ensues.
Wow another sovereign citizen mook bites the dust.
Found some extra info on the sovereign citizen. Apparently he was in court for riding his bicycle at night without a light.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:03:46
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:03:46
President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho is joining the cast of "Arrested Development."
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:08:22
I wonder if his mom put her house up as collateral for his bail. I further wonder if he lives in basement of said house.
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:08:22
Quote by Raine:Quote by clintster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by clintster:
OK this is classic. A Freeper goes to his court date to try out all the talking derp. Hilarity ensues.
Wow another sovereign citizen mook bites the dust.
Found some extra info on the sovereign citizen. Apparently he was in court for riding his bicycle at night without a light.
I wonder if his mom put her house up as collateral for his bail. I further wonder if he lives in basement of said house.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:10:49
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:10:49
I haven't turned off Current. $1400 for a bong????
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:12:16
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:12:16
Latest update, there is no update.
Comment by 
livingonli on 09/18/2012 16:51:40
livingonli on 09/18/2012 16:51:40
Good day, folks. It's starting to feel like that kind of day with these late shifts and west coast games. Mondo may not take much solace in another O's win right now and tonight i'm back in SNY doing the Mets game which could be interesting with the weather we're getting here today.
I'm here for you, Mondo.
I'm here for you, Mondo.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:52:54
Livin, there is always room for another Orioles win.
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 16:52:54
Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks. It's starting to feel like that kind of day with these late shifts and west coast games. Mondo may not take much solace in another O's win right now and tonight i'm back in SNY doing the Mets game which could be interesting with the weather we're getting here today.
I'm here for you, Mondo.
Livin, there is always room for another Orioles win.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 17:21:46
I think you all would appreciate it.
Raine on 09/18/2012 17:21:46
I think you all would appreciate it.
Comment by livingonli on 09/18/2012 17:26:11
livingonli on 09/18/2012 17:26:11
I missed that ole Bunny avatar.
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 17:29:11
TriSec on 09/18/2012 17:29:11
I have word from my minions that both elementary schools where we recruit were flyered today. I was worried about this one - first time in 5 years I haven't been directly responsible for this.
Maybe the manual and training I did for Woodbadge is working after all.
Maybe the manual and training I did for Woodbadge is working after all.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 17:38:31
Raine on 09/18/2012 17:38:31
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 17:49:16
I have long learned to separate governments from its people. Heck, a lot of us asked the world to do that with the Bush administration. Similarly, I learned long ago to separate some organizations from the people or faiths that they claim to represent.
As for the Likud, many Israelis dislike their economic policies and the rising economic equality. There have been many protests, and I am glad to see that throughout the world many people standing up for their rights.
There are changes in compulsory service in Israel, and I think that there will be more of a push to get the ultra-Orthodox into the work force. I think that national service is a good idea, as it makes people aware of the differences in their country. Mitt Romney, for example, has probably spent little time with people who earn today's equivalent of $40,000 to $50,000.
Like Romney, Netanyahu has has faced his own problems with people working for him.
Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 17:49:16
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Thanks Raine.
Bibi's warmongering and asking that we draw a line (nukular weapon-wise) for Iran not to cross is giving me a headache.
Personally I'd draw the line (complete with bullseye) around Likud HQ.
No news from Mondo is good news.
Trojanrabbit, congratulations on the good news about being an engineers again.
I will let you know that I think that there is something that Bibi Netanyahu and other egotistical politicians fear worse than death -- irrelevance. My hope is that he lives to see the voters reject him and he is reduced to a life of making chicken-dinner speeches, slowly to be forgotten and deemed to be a complete and utter failure by a more progressive Israel and the larger world. (The Likud has allies who are even more hardline -- see Avigdor Lieberman.)
I find myself sometimes double checking what I write to make sure I separate a particular government from its people - which is why I specified Likud HQ.
One thing I read yesterday that would explain a lot, that since ultra-Orthodox Jews are expected to spend their time in study, compulsory service did not apply to them. From what I'm reading that exemption just ended.
I have long learned to separate governments from its people. Heck, a lot of us asked the world to do that with the Bush administration. Similarly, I learned long ago to separate some organizations from the people or faiths that they claim to represent.
As for the Likud, many Israelis dislike their economic policies and the rising economic equality. There have been many protests, and I am glad to see that throughout the world many people standing up for their rights.
There are changes in compulsory service in Israel, and I think that there will be more of a push to get the ultra-Orthodox into the work force. I think that national service is a good idea, as it makes people aware of the differences in their country. Mitt Romney, for example, has probably spent little time with people who earn today's equivalent of $40,000 to $50,000.
Like Romney, Netanyahu has has faced his own problems with people working for him.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 18:00:36
^^^THIS^^^
This is something that a friend explained to me a few years ago wrt to Israel. great explanation, Will.
I must admit you are my go to guy with regards to the intricacies of the politics of that nation.
Raine on 09/18/2012 18:00:36
Quote by Will in Chicago: I have long learned to separate governments from its people.
^^^THIS^^^
This is something that a friend explained to me a few years ago wrt to Israel. great explanation, Will.
I must admit you are my go to guy with regards to the intricacies of the politics of that nation.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 18:01:20
Flyered?
About the story from yesterday, I am assuming.
Raine on 09/18/2012 18:01:20
Quote by TriSec:
I have word from my minions that both elementary schools where we recruit were flyered today. I was worried about this one - first time in 5 years I haven't been directly responsible for this.
Maybe the manual and training I did for Woodbadge is working after all.
About the story from yesterday, I am assuming.
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:01:32
TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:01:32
Ya know, I'm watching the SS Romney shred itself on the rocks, and I'm having flashbacks to 2008. I half-expect Romney to race back to Washington to single-handedly steady the economy.
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:03:39
It's recruiting season - we have a Council flyer with our information that gets distributed to all the boys at the public schools we cover.
I also have back-to-school nights this week, and I've coordinated having the Girl Scouts there as well.
I also plan on having our non-discrimination policy to hand out. I have actually had a shouting match with a parent over this in the past. (I think we both lost.)
TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:03:39
Quote by Raine:
Flyered?
About the story from yesterday, I am assuming.
It's recruiting season - we have a Council flyer with our information that gets distributed to all the boys at the public schools we cover.
I also have back-to-school nights this week, and I've coordinated having the Girl Scouts there as well.
I also plan on having our non-discrimination policy to hand out. I have actually had a shouting match with a parent over this in the past. (I think we both lost.)
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 18:05:45
He's cancelled a lot of his campaign stops this week....
Raine on 09/18/2012 18:05:45
Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, I'm watching the SS Romney shred itself on the rocks, and I'm having flashbacks to 2008. I half-expect Romney to race back to Washington to single-handedly steady the economy.
He's cancelled a lot of his campaign stops this week....
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:06:45
TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:06:45
Oh, and 538.com has just started posting Senate forecasts....looks like he's calling it for the Dems with 51 seats. Ms. Warren is listed at a 64% chance of winning today.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 18:12:52
Can we have the Martian Manhunter take on Cashman and Ryan? The Dynamic Dimwits probably feel that they are getting a beating today, anyways. I am sure that another beating would be no bother.
Raine, let's take a government whose actions include things that I abhor including the execution of homosexuals and killing protesters: Iran. I separate the Iranian people from their leadership. My hope is that in the coming years we will see a more democratic world. (In the case of many countries, we have aging leaders who are out of touch. The average Iranian was born after the revolution and does not like their country to be isolated.)
Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 18:12:52
Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, I'm watching the SS Romney shred itself on the rocks, and I'm having flashbacks to 2008. I half-expect Romney to race back to Washington to single-handedly steady the economy.
Can we have the Martian Manhunter take on Cashman and Ryan? The Dynamic Dimwits probably feel that they are getting a beating today, anyways. I am sure that another beating would be no bother.
Raine, let's take a government whose actions include things that I abhor including the execution of homosexuals and killing protesters: Iran. I separate the Iranian people from their leadership. My hope is that in the coming years we will see a more democratic world. (In the case of many countries, we have aging leaders who are out of touch. The average Iranian was born after the revolution and does not like their country to be isolated.)
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:24:52
TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:24:52
Regarding the SS Romney...I was listening to "Washington Week" this morning, and they were analyzing the ad buys during the Olympics.
Mr. President ran optimistic, hopeful ads and tried to tie himself to the Olympic Spirit. (as it was worded, Obama was airing hopeful ads while we were all cheering for Team USA to win).
Romney, of course, aired his "Everything Sucks" series and managed to associate himself with doom and gloom over the same time period.
This is starting to take on some of the feel of the Herman Cain Campaign...is he doing this just for irony's sake?
Mr. President ran optimistic, hopeful ads and tried to tie himself to the Olympic Spirit. (as it was worded, Obama was airing hopeful ads while we were all cheering for Team USA to win).
Romney, of course, aired his "Everything Sucks" series and managed to associate himself with doom and gloom over the same time period.
This is starting to take on some of the feel of the Herman Cain Campaign...is he doing this just for irony's sake?
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:30:21
TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:30:21
Oh, and the Mid-Atlantic wing of the blog, stay safe overnight, mmm?
I still laugh at the weather, but it's becoming increasingly diffucult to do so these days. I fully expect to be personally smited by Mother Nature at some point in the future.
I still laugh at the weather, but it's becoming increasingly diffucult to do so these days. I fully expect to be personally smited by Mother Nature at some point in the future.
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:38:51
TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:38:51
Did we all see this today?
But didn't Rush tell us they beat him to death and then dragged his body through the streets?
CAIRO (AP) — Ambassador Chris Stevens was still breathing when Libyans stumbled across him inside a room in the American Consulate in Benghazi, cheering, "Alive, alive" and "God is great" when they discovered he was still breathing and then trying to rescue him after last week's deadly attack in the eastern Libyan city, witnesses told The Associated Press on Monday.
Fahd al-Bakoush, a freelance videographer, was among the Libyan civilians roaming freely through the consulate after gunmen and protesters rampaged through it last Tuesday night. Al-Bakoush said he heard someone call out that he had tripped over a dead body.
A group of people gathered as several men pulled the seemingly lifeless form from the room. They saw he was alive and a foreigner, though no one knew who he was, al-Bakoush said.
He was breathing and his eyelids flickered, he said. "He was alive," he said. "No doubt. His face was blackened and he was like a paralyzed person."
Video taken by al-Bakoush and posted on YouTube shows Stevens being carried out of a dark room through a window with a raised shutter by a crowd of men. "Bring him out, man," someone shouts. "Out of the way, out of the way!"
"Alive, Alive!" come other shouts, then a cheer of "God is great."
The next scene shows Stevens lying on a tile floor, with one man touching his neck to check his pulse.
The video has been authenticated since Stevens' face is clearly visible and he is wearing the same white t-shirt seen in authenticated photos of him being carried away on another man's shoulders, presumably moments later. Two colleagues of al-Bakoush who also witnessed the scene confirmed that he took the footage.
But didn't Rush tell us they beat him to death and then dragged his body through the streets?
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 18:39:53
You may have missed it from a week ago, but Ispoke with her on the phone, I mentioned you-- and she asked me to personally ask you for help with the ground game.
She's a really lovely person. Far more personal than I think she sometimes appears.
Raine on 09/18/2012 18:39:53
Quote by TriSec:
Oh, and 538.com has just started posting Senate forecasts....looks like he's calling it for the Dems with 51 seats. Ms. Warren is listed at a 64% chance of winning today.
You may have missed it from a week ago, but Ispoke with her on the phone, I mentioned you-- and she asked me to personally ask you for help with the ground game.
She's a really lovely person. Far more personal than I think she sometimes appears.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 18:41:08
We are bracing for some hairy weather this afternoon. We're under a Tornado watch till 7 pm. I know Mala is busy with packing up the office, but I hope they are aware of it.
Raine on 09/18/2012 18:41:08
Quote by TriSec:
Oh, and the Mid-Atlantic wing of the blog, stay safe overnight, mmm?
I still laugh at the weather, but it's becoming increasingly diffucult to do so these days. I fully expect to be personally smited by Mother Nature at some point in the future.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/18/2012 18:53:00
oh yeah, completely aware
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 18:53:00
Quote by Raine:We are bracing for some hairy weather this afternoon. We're under a Tornado watch till 7 pm. I know Mala is busy with packing up the office, but I hope they are aware of it.Quote by TriSec:
Oh, and the Mid-Atlantic wing of the blog, stay safe overnight, mmm?
I still laugh at the weather, but it's becoming increasingly diffucult to do so these days. I fully expect to be personally smited by Mother Nature at some point in the future.
oh yeah, completely aware
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:54:13
She's had some backlash on the TV ads up here - the analysis is that she's too "preachy". There are some new ads circulating that are far more 'gentle' and feature actual voters instead of the lecturing college professor. (Not intended as an insult, but the ads had been coming across that way.)
TriSec on 09/18/2012 18:54:13
Quote by Raine:
You may have missed it from a week ago, but Ispoke with her on the phone, I mentioned you-- and she asked me to personally ask you for help with the ground game.
She's a really lovely person. Far more personal than I think she sometimes appears.
She's had some backlash on the TV ads up here - the analysis is that she's too "preachy". There are some new ads circulating that are far more 'gentle' and feature actual voters instead of the lecturing college professor. (Not intended as an insult, but the ads had been coming across that way.)
Comment by livingonli on 09/18/2012 19:09:18
It's been windy and cloudy all day but I haven't seen the rain yet.
livingonli on 09/18/2012 19:09:18
Quote by Raine:We are bracing for some hairy weather this afternoon. We're under a Tornado watch till 7 pm. I know Mala is busy with packing up the office, but I hope they are aware of it.Quote by TriSec:
Oh, and the Mid-Atlantic wing of the blog, stay safe overnight, mmm?
I still laugh at the weather, but it's becoming increasingly diffucult to do so these days. I fully expect to be personally smited by Mother Nature at some point in the future.
It's been windy and cloudy all day but I haven't seen the rain yet.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 19:13:44
I can see what you are talking about, now that I've had a chance to converse with her. Don't count her out.
Raine on 09/18/2012 19:13:44
Quote by TriSec:
She's had some backlash on the TV ads up here - the analysis is that she's too "preachy". There are some new ads circulating that are far more 'gentle' and feature actual voters instead of the lecturing college professor. (Not intended as an insult, but the ads had been coming across that way.)
Comment by Scoopster on 09/18/2012 19:15:58
It's been like that since this morning here, with an occasional sprinkle mixed in. For the most part it's still dry tho.
Scoopster on 09/18/2012 19:15:58
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:We are bracing for some hairy weather this afternoon. We're under a Tornado watch till 7 pm. I know Mala is busy with packing up the office, but I hope they are aware of it.Quote by TriSec:
Oh, and the Mid-Atlantic wing of the blog, stay safe overnight, mmm?
I still laugh at the weather, but it's becoming increasingly diffucult to do so these days. I fully expect to be personally smited by Mother Nature at some point in the future.
It's been windy and cloudy all day but I haven't seen the rain yet.
It's been like that since this morning here, with an occasional sprinkle mixed in. For the most part it's still dry tho.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 19:20:16
Raine on 09/18/2012 19:20:16
We are under a tornado warning now. 
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 19:25:30
Raine on 09/18/2012 19:25:30
Comment by TriSec on 09/18/2012 19:58:33
TriSec on 09/18/2012 19:58:33
Say, are you part of Romney's 47%?
The Tax Policy Center researchers found that about half of the group is basically exempt from federal income taxes because they are low income and also may have a large family.
In a blog released not long after its report, the TPC explained that "a couple with two children earning less than $26,400 will pay no federal income tax this year because their $11,600 standard deduction and four exemptions of $3,700 each reduce their taxable income to zero."
The other half are zeroing out their federal income tax bill with other provisions, such as itemized deductions or the child tax credit. Some are seniors who are living off Social Security.
To be clear, the people in this group are still paying taxes. They are subject to payroll taxes for things like Medicare and Social Security, federal excise taxes on things like gasoline and state and local taxes including sales taxes on items they purchase.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 20:29:30
Raine on 09/18/2012 20:29:30
I want to say something to our little blog family.
I thank you for many years of friendship -- and for letting me trust in you. My gratitude for your friendship is something you may never truly realize, But -- I
you!
I thank you for many years of friendship -- and for letting me trust in you. My gratitude for your friendship is something you may never truly realize, But -- I
you!
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 20:36:10
Raine on 09/18/2012 20:36:10
I usually like Dave Weigel. then he tweets this shittery:
DUDE.
STOP.
@daveweigel: Weird how some of the people who trash @JamesOKeefeIII are 100% in favor of the Romney recording getting leaked
DUDE.
STOP.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/18/2012 20:40:38
apples and oranges
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 20:40:38
Quote by Raine:
I usually like Dave Weigel. then he tweets this shittery:@daveweigel: Weird how some of the people who trash @JamesOKeefeIII are 100% in favor of the Romney recording getting leaked
DUDE.
STOP.
apples and oranges
Comment by wickedpam on 09/18/2012 20:41:05
Right back attcha
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 20:41:05
Quote by Raine:
I want to say something to our little blog family.
I thank you for many years of friendship -- and for letting me trust in you. My gratitude for your friendship is something you may never truly realize, But -- I
Right back attcha
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 20:50:58
Mondobubba on 09/18/2012 20:50:58
Hey my blog family. Poppa Mondo breathed his last about 2:30 this afternoon.
Tri, if you are up to it, would you minds playing a nice Taps when you are back at the homestead? Not just for him, but for all those Greatest Generation we are loosing.
Tri, if you are up to it, would you minds playing a nice Taps when you are back at the homestead? Not just for him, but for all those Greatest Generation we are loosing.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/18/2012 21:03:42
Mondo I'm so sorry
Anything you need please, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here for you.
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 21:03:42
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey my blog family. Poppa Mondo breathed his last about 2:30 this afternoon.
Tri, if you are up to it, would you minds playing a nice Taps when you are back at the homestead? Not just for him, but for all those Greatest Generation we are loosing.
Mondo I'm so sorry
Anything you need please, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here for you.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 21:14:39
Damn.
Mondo, I'll call you tonite. I'm so sorry.
Raine on 09/18/2012 21:14:39
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey my blog family. Poppa Mondo breathed his last about 2:30 this afternoon.
Tri, if you are up to it, would you minds playing a nice Taps when you are back at the homestead? Not just for him, but for all those Greatest Generation we are losing.
Mondo, I'll call you tonite. I'm so sorry.
Comment by Raine on 09/18/2012 21:17:05
you may appreciate this:
I tweeted him:
Raine on 09/18/2012 21:17:05
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I usually like Dave Weigel. then he tweets this shittery:@daveweigel: Weird how some of the people who trash @JamesOKeefeIII are 100% in favor of the Romney recording getting leaked
DUDE.
STOP.
apples and oranges
I tweeted him:
REALLY? Tell you what, let me give you an apple, ignore that it looks like an orange. You're smarter than comments like this.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/18/2012 21:29:11
wickedpam on 09/18/2012 21:29:11
Quote by Raine:you may appreciate this:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
I usually like Dave Weigel. then he tweets this shittery:@daveweigel: Weird how some of the people who trash @JamesOKeefeIII are 100% in favor of the Romney recording getting leaked
DUDE.
STOP.
apples and oranges
I tweeted him:REALLY? Tell you what, let me give you an apple, ignore that it looks like an orange. You're smarter than comments like this.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 21:35:05
Mondo, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have said a few prayers for him.
I left for Temple after you posted his name, but I mentioned your father in the Rosh Hashanah service during the Mi Sheberiach prayer.
Later tonight, and on Friday at Temple, I will say the Mourner's Kaddish for your father, Mondo. It is a prayer that does not mention death but affirms life and asks that those who are bereaved are comforted and those who mourn find peace.
Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 21:35:05
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey my blog family. Poppa Mondo breathed his last about 2:30 this afternoon.
Tri, if you are up to it, would you minds playing a nice Taps when you are back at the homestead? Not just for him, but for all those Greatest Generation we are loosing.
Mondo, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have said a few prayers for him.
I left for Temple after you posted his name, but I mentioned your father in the Rosh Hashanah service during the Mi Sheberiach prayer.
Later tonight, and on Friday at Temple, I will say the Mourner's Kaddish for your father, Mondo. It is a prayer that does not mention death but affirms life and asks that those who are bereaved are comforted and those who mourn find peace.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 21:52:30
In the new continuity that started last year, Aquaman is a lot tougher. He has super strength and can withstand machine gun fire. However, he still is seen as a lesser member of the Justice League and his own people see him as a human. A good review of the first run of the new series can be found here.
However, I think that I have found an equal to challenge Mitt Romney as the Tick would take him out in three seconds:
Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 21:52:30
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
That's right, even Aquaman can kick Rmoney's ass.
The Tick, Bat Manuel, Wonder Warthog,
In the new continuity that started last year, Aquaman is a lot tougher. He has super strength and can withstand machine gun fire. However, he still is seen as a lesser member of the Justice League and his own people see him as a human. A good review of the first run of the new series can be found here.
However, I think that I have found an equal to challenge Mitt Romney as the Tick would take him out in three seconds:
Comment by livingonli on 09/18/2012 22:49:15
I remember going through this back when my dad passed away since he was dying of cancer and maybe it was a good thing that it was quick because he wasn't in as much pain. Just hard to believe that it's been 22 years since then.
livingonli on 09/18/2012 22:49:15
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey my blog family. Poppa Mondo breathed his last about 2:30 this afternoon.
Tri, if you are up to it, would you minds playing a nice Taps when you are back at the homestead? Not just for him, but for all those Greatest Generation we are loosing.
Mondo I'm so sorry
Anything you need please, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here for you.
I remember going through this back when my dad passed away since he was dying of cancer and maybe it was a good thing that it was quick because he wasn't in as much pain. Just hard to believe that it's been 22 years since then.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 23:01:46
It is hard no matter how long it has been. However, I remember more of the joy than the pain. May it be so for you and for Mondo.
Will in Chicago on 09/18/2012 23:01:46
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey my blog family. Poppa Mondo breathed his last about 2:30 this afternoon.
Tri, if you are up to it, would you minds playing a nice Taps when you are back at the homestead? Not just for him, but for all those Greatest Generation we are loosing.
Mondo I'm so sorry
Anything you need please, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here for you.
It is hard no matter how long it has been. However, I remember more of the joy than the pain. May it be so for you and for Mondo.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/18/2012 23:05:40
My deepest condolences, Mondo.
trojanrabbit on 09/18/2012 23:05:40
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey my blog family. Poppa Mondo breathed his last about 2:30 this afternoon.
Tri, if you are up to it, would you minds playing a nice Taps when you are back at the homestead? Not just for him, but for all those Greatest Generation we are loosing.
My deepest condolences, Mondo.
Comment by livingonli on 09/18/2012 23:07:51
livingonli on 09/18/2012 23:07:51
Well, both the Nats and Mets games were called because of the weather and I just saw the Yankee game was called as well. Odd, that both New York teams are home at the same time since the MLB schedule is usually set up it seems that when New York team is home, the other is on the road.
Comment by Raine on 09/19/2012 03:00:10
Raine on 09/19/2012 03:00:10