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The State of the State
Author: BobR
Date: 04/09/2008 12:42:46
After hearing about Illinois State Rep Monique Davis (D) on the KO Countdown show last night, it reminded me of how bad the state government is here in GA. So I decided to do a "State of the State" for GA. And how is the state of the state?
The state of the state of Georgia is... awful. Well - what can you expect from a state with a Republican Governor and a Republican majority in both houses of the state legislature? This was a particularly awful year with horrible bills and bad behavior by a group of incompetents. The information in this post has been culled and quoted directly from the AJC and the Creative Loafing Golden Sleaze Awards.
First, the worst bills that passed into law:
SB 430: Gives law enforcement agencies more access to a national DNA database to find out whether a suspect is wanted for crimes in other states. Passed.
HB 1245: Puts the director of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council under the control of the governor. Removes the authority of the Georgia Supreme Court and the state Court of Appeals to appoint council members. Passed.
HB 89: Gun owners with concealed-weapon permits may carry weapons into restaurants, state parks, MARTA trains and workplace parking lots with the company's permission. Passed.
SR 996: Calls for a statewide referendum in November to allow cities and counties to tap school property taxes to help pay for redevelopment projects. Passed.
SB 379: Bans "robo calls" — automated recorded telephone calls from political campaigns. Bill passed, but robo call ban removed. [So what's the point??
]
Thankfully, these bills failed, although you have to wonder how they made it out of committee for a vote:
HB 1165: Would stop making Florida Gator and Auburn Tigers specialty licenses plates for Georgia motorists if the legislatures in those states don't make Georgia Bulldog tags. Failed.
HB 97: Makes it a misdemeanor for an illegal immigrant to drive in Georgia with a license from another state. Failed.
SB 449: Prevents landowners who hold hunts on their properties from getting sued if a guest gets killed. Failed.
And then there's the good bills that didn't pass. Oy...
SB 519: Extends the foreclosure notice requirement for homeowners from 15 to as much as 60 days. Failed.
Singled out by Creative Loafing for particularly bad behaviour:
Rep. Ron Forster, R-Ringgold: Against stiff competition, Forster may have succeeded in drafting the flat-out stupidest bill of the year. Titled the "Life to Life" program for reasons we couldn't discern, the legislation would have allowed the Parole Board to outsource prison labor to private companies working in overseas war zones. Yes, you read that right: If Forster had his way, Halliburton could use Georgia inmates to dig latrines in Kabul or build roads in Baghdad. "Seems like there's a lot that could go wrong," observed a fellow legislator when Forster presented his bill in committee.
Rep. Bobby Reese, R-Sugar Hill: Reese cares for mutts, as he showed with his bill to toughen Georgia's dogfighting laws. What he doesn't care for are Mexi-kids. In one of the most mean-spirited of a host of mean-spirited anti-immigrant bills this session, he floated a resolution to urge Congress to deny citizenship to children born in the United States of parents who cannot claim legal residency. Essentially, Reese was seeking the repeal of the 14th Amendment, which was passed in 1868 to guarantee citizenship to slaves freed by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Ironic, isn't it, that a Republican lawmaker would blithely suggest overturning the most enduring legacy of the country's first GOP president?
Rep. Charlice Byrd, R-Woodstock: ...A telling moment came when Byrd, sitting in the committee that considers bills affecting criminal statutes, remarked that Georgia would be better off if criminals simply were never let out of prison. We might expect those sentiments from the high school dropout who empties grease traps for a living, but for a state lawmaker to have such a meager understanding and respect for our legal system and the concept of due process is, frankly, disgusting.
Rep. Tom Knox, R-Cumming: Whenever Knox authors a bill, Christmas seems to come early for the insurance industry. This year, the curmudgeonly Cummingite may have given his beloved auto insurers their best present yet. When a long-winded Senate bill dealing with uninsured motorists landed in the House Insurance Committee, which Knox chairs, he snuck in an amendment allowing insurers to raise rates on policyholders – that's all of us – without needing approval from the state insurance commissioner. In years past, the Legislature has rejected this blatant give-away to the insurance lobby; this time it sailed seemingly unnoticed through both chambers
Rep. Wendell Willard, R-Sandy Springs: ... Willard also introduced a cloak-and-dagger bill that would've rendered deals brokered by development authorities – which are public agencies and use public money – off-limits to Open Records Requests. That one appears to have died before getting to the House floor.
There's much more at both links, so go take a look at what passes for "leadership" in GA. How're things in your state?
The state of the state of Georgia is... awful. Well - what can you expect from a state with a Republican Governor and a Republican majority in both houses of the state legislature? This was a particularly awful year with horrible bills and bad behavior by a group of incompetents. The information in this post has been culled and quoted directly from the AJC and the Creative Loafing Golden Sleaze Awards.
First, the worst bills that passed into law:
SB 430: Gives law enforcement agencies more access to a national DNA database to find out whether a suspect is wanted for crimes in other states. Passed.
HB 1245: Puts the director of the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council under the control of the governor. Removes the authority of the Georgia Supreme Court and the state Court of Appeals to appoint council members. Passed.
HB 89: Gun owners with concealed-weapon permits may carry weapons into restaurants, state parks, MARTA trains and workplace parking lots with the company's permission. Passed.
SR 996: Calls for a statewide referendum in November to allow cities and counties to tap school property taxes to help pay for redevelopment projects. Passed.
SB 379: Bans "robo calls" — automated recorded telephone calls from political campaigns. Bill passed, but robo call ban removed. [So what's the point??
]Thankfully, these bills failed, although you have to wonder how they made it out of committee for a vote:
HB 1165: Would stop making Florida Gator and Auburn Tigers specialty licenses plates for Georgia motorists if the legislatures in those states don't make Georgia Bulldog tags. Failed.
HB 97: Makes it a misdemeanor for an illegal immigrant to drive in Georgia with a license from another state. Failed.
SB 449: Prevents landowners who hold hunts on their properties from getting sued if a guest gets killed. Failed.
And then there's the good bills that didn't pass. Oy...
SB 519: Extends the foreclosure notice requirement for homeowners from 15 to as much as 60 days. Failed.
Singled out by Creative Loafing for particularly bad behaviour:
Rep. Ron Forster, R-Ringgold: Against stiff competition, Forster may have succeeded in drafting the flat-out stupidest bill of the year. Titled the "Life to Life" program for reasons we couldn't discern, the legislation would have allowed the Parole Board to outsource prison labor to private companies working in overseas war zones. Yes, you read that right: If Forster had his way, Halliburton could use Georgia inmates to dig latrines in Kabul or build roads in Baghdad. "Seems like there's a lot that could go wrong," observed a fellow legislator when Forster presented his bill in committee.
Rep. Bobby Reese, R-Sugar Hill: Reese cares for mutts, as he showed with his bill to toughen Georgia's dogfighting laws. What he doesn't care for are Mexi-kids. In one of the most mean-spirited of a host of mean-spirited anti-immigrant bills this session, he floated a resolution to urge Congress to deny citizenship to children born in the United States of parents who cannot claim legal residency. Essentially, Reese was seeking the repeal of the 14th Amendment, which was passed in 1868 to guarantee citizenship to slaves freed by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Ironic, isn't it, that a Republican lawmaker would blithely suggest overturning the most enduring legacy of the country's first GOP president?
Rep. Charlice Byrd, R-Woodstock: ...A telling moment came when Byrd, sitting in the committee that considers bills affecting criminal statutes, remarked that Georgia would be better off if criminals simply were never let out of prison. We might expect those sentiments from the high school dropout who empties grease traps for a living, but for a state lawmaker to have such a meager understanding and respect for our legal system and the concept of due process is, frankly, disgusting.
Rep. Tom Knox, R-Cumming: Whenever Knox authors a bill, Christmas seems to come early for the insurance industry. This year, the curmudgeonly Cummingite may have given his beloved auto insurers their best present yet. When a long-winded Senate bill dealing with uninsured motorists landed in the House Insurance Committee, which Knox chairs, he snuck in an amendment allowing insurers to raise rates on policyholders – that's all of us – without needing approval from the state insurance commissioner. In years past, the Legislature has rejected this blatant give-away to the insurance lobby; this time it sailed seemingly unnoticed through both chambers
Rep. Wendell Willard, R-Sandy Springs: ... Willard also introduced a cloak-and-dagger bill that would've rendered deals brokered by development authorities – which are public agencies and use public money – off-limits to Open Records Requests. That one appears to have died before getting to the House floor.
There's much more at both links, so go take a look at what passes for "leadership" in GA. How're things in your state?
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Comment by 
velveeta jones on 04/09/2008 12:53:58
velveeta jones on 04/09/2008 12:53:58
Great stuff BobR............ ya know, most of the times when you hear about those old crazy laws that are still on the books, they are in ............. GA!!
:lol:
Velveeta's (small) rant this morning: Hillary ad that's playing about 3times an hour! (As NC is quickly turning into an important state for the Dems). She says: "as I travel around North Carolina.........."
WHAT???????
I live in the 4rd or 5th largest town - certainly a very progressive one. And she has NEVER been here, though her husband has. Why the lie? Just say......."my staff has traveled".
Whatever.
:lol:
Velveeta's (small) rant this morning: Hillary ad that's playing about 3times an hour! (As NC is quickly turning into an important state for the Dems). She says: "as I travel around North Carolina.........."
WHAT???????
I live in the 4rd or 5th largest town - certainly a very progressive one. And she has NEVER been here, though her husband has. Why the lie? Just say......."my staff has traveled".
Whatever.
Comment by 
Raine on 04/09/2008 13:17:24
Raine on 04/09/2008 13:17:24
Good Morning!
Comment by 
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 13:20:19
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 13:20:19
Pennsylvania has a bill coming up that's *very* useful: PA House Bill 2198 - which
addresses the environmental impact of plastic bags that grocery and convenience
stores use for customers.
I'm excited about this one and the lobbyists for supermarkets and convenience stores are nervous.
If you'd like to read about it and push your own states for something similar, go here and check it out.
The bill is just coming out of committee in PA for the state house to vote on.
addresses the environmental impact of plastic bags that grocery and convenience
stores use for customers.
I'm excited about this one and the lobbyists for supermarkets and convenience stores are nervous.
If you'd like to read about it and push your own states for something similar, go here and check it out.
The bill is just coming out of committee in PA for the state house to vote on.
Comment by 
TriSec on 04/09/2008 13:20:24
TriSec on 04/09/2008 13:20:24
As one who lives in a state that is dominated by Democrats, that's an interesting comparison.
But here we have a different problem...we've had two decades of ineffective GOP governors (Weld, Cellucci, Swift, Romney), so the state has really been run by the Speaker of the House. It's currently Sal DiMasi, and he and Gov. Patrick have famously not gotten along, and a lot of bills are stalled because of the power struggle going on right now.
I'm surprised to see you didn't even mention the "praying for water" bit. Since you did actually get some rain, the MSM stopped covering that news, so the rest of us think all your pools are full and the lawns are green, right?
But here we have a different problem...we've had two decades of ineffective GOP governors (Weld, Cellucci, Swift, Romney), so the state has really been run by the Speaker of the House. It's currently Sal DiMasi, and he and Gov. Patrick have famously not gotten along, and a lot of bills are stalled because of the power struggle going on right now.
I'm surprised to see you didn't even mention the "praying for water" bit. Since you did actually get some rain, the MSM stopped covering that news, so the rest of us think all your pools are full and the lawns are green, right?
Comment by 
BobR on 04/09/2008 13:28:26
I was trying to focus on "official" government business in general, and the legislature in particular.
Right now, the lawns are indeed green, and the lake is fuller, but this IS the rainey season, and we'll see how things look in another 6 months...
BobR on 04/09/2008 13:28:26
Quote by TriSec:
I'm surprised to see you didn't even mention the "praying for water" bit. Since you did actually get some rain, the MSM stopped covering that news, so the rest of us think all your pools are full and the lawns are green, right?
I was trying to focus on "official" government business in general, and the legislature in particular.
Right now, the lawns are indeed green, and the lake is fuller, but this IS the rainey season, and we'll see how things look in another 6 months...
Comment by shelaghc on 04/09/2008 13:34:03
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 13:34:03
Jim's Jack Nicholson is almost creepily on the money.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/09/2008 13:43:18
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 13:43:18
Comment by 
livingonli on 04/09/2008 13:45:52
livingonli on 04/09/2008 13:45:52
Good morning everyone. 
With all the stupidity out of the Georgia government, how do progressives stay sane down there?
With all the stupidity out of the Georgia government, how do progressives stay sane down there?
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 13:48:16
:beer: 
BobR on 04/09/2008 13:48:16
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
With all the stupidity out of the Georgia government, how do progressives stay sane down there?
:beer:
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 13:50:13
Raine on 04/09/2008 13:50:13
It's sooOOOOOooo beautiful here today! I have spring fevah!
Comment by right wing hater on 04/09/2008 13:50:41
Its about to get worse....
Time to get out of Dodge: Westinghouse Signs EPC with Georgia Power for Two AP1000 Nuclear Plants - http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/04/westinghouse-si.html
First site near Waynesboro, Ga. This is the first announced nuclear power plant EPC contract in the United States in over 30 years....time to leave...
Time to get out of Dodge: Westinghouse Signs EPC with Georgia Power for Two AP1000 Nuclear Plants - http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/04/westinghouse-si.html
First site near Waynesboro, Ga. This is the first announced nuclear power plant EPC contract in the United States in over 30 years....time to leave...
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 13:51:16
Indeed, it is quiet in here this morning!
wake up sheeples! 
Raine on 04/09/2008 13:51:16
Quote by shelaghc:
Indeed, it is quiet in here this morning!
wake up sheeples!
Comment by right wing hater on 04/09/2008 13:52:19
Hey Raine & Bob....
I tried to post daily in the forums, says member doesn't exist? Can you help?
I'd like to start putting it there and maybe we can just link it from the blog page..
Hope you guys are well!
I tried to post daily in the forums, says member doesn't exist? Can you help?
I'd like to start putting it there and maybe we can just link it from the blog page..
Hope you guys are well!
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 13:52:48
I was sleepy myself this morning.
livingonli on 04/09/2008 13:52:48
Quote by Raine:Quote by shelaghc:
Indeed, it is quiet in here this morning!
I was sleepy myself this morning.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 13:53:59
Well that is just FABULOUS....
Good morning....
Raine on 04/09/2008 13:53:59
Quote by right wing hater:
Its about to get worse....
Time to get out of Dodge: Westinghouse Signs EPC with Georgia Power for Two AP1000 Nuclear Plants - http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/04/westinghouse-si.html
First site near Waynesboro, Ga. This is the first announced nuclear power plant EPC contract in the United States in over 30 years....time to leave...
Good morning....
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2008 13:54:05
TriSec on 04/09/2008 13:54:05
RWH, there's a separate registration needed for the forum; your user name doesn't automatically carry over. You can use the same one, though.
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 13:54:34
So no Daily Reading today?...
BobR on 04/09/2008 13:54:34
Quote by right wing hater:
Its about to get worse....
Time to get out of Dodge: Westinghouse Signs EPC with Georgia Power for Two AP1000 Nuclear Plants - http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/04/westinghouse-si.html
First site near Waynesboro, Ga. This is the first announced nuclear power plant EPC contract in the United States in over 30 years....time to leave...
So no Daily Reading today?...
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 13:55:53
What Tri said... the board and the blog are on separate servers... That is a good Idea tho to have it posted over there.
Raine on 04/09/2008 13:55:53
Quote by right wing hater:
Hey Raine & Bob....
I tried to post daily in the forums, says member doesn't exist? Can you help?
I'd like to start putting it there and maybe we can just link it from the blog page..
Hope you guys are well!
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 14:06:44
Raine on 04/09/2008 14:06:44
:rofl: you Go Larry Craig!
Craig offers support to Vitter
Embattled Louisiana Sen. David Vitter ® is getting support from fellow Republicans who say he should not resign over a public sex scandal — including from someone who can speak from experience.
Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho was among several GOP senators who say Vitter’s testimony in the “D.C. Madam” prostitution case should not compel his resignation.
“First and foremost, in these kinds of issues, it’s the state and the relationship you have with your state that really determines where you ought to go,” Craig said. “That was certainly my case. The Senate itself wasn’t going to judge me. I would allow the citizens of my state to do so. And there is still strong support there.”
Craig offers support to Vitter
Embattled Louisiana Sen. David Vitter ® is getting support from fellow Republicans who say he should not resign over a public sex scandal — including from someone who can speak from experience.
Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho was among several GOP senators who say Vitter’s testimony in the “D.C. Madam” prostitution case should not compel his resignation.
“First and foremost, in these kinds of issues, it’s the state and the relationship you have with your state that really determines where you ought to go,” Craig said. “That was certainly my case. The Senate itself wasn’t going to judge me. I would allow the citizens of my state to do so. And there is still strong support there.”
Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:08:44
wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:08:44
Morning :hug:
Can Annie Lennox sue them?
Can Annie Lennox sue them?
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:09:51
livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:09:51
Ow! My ears! My ears! That song is really bad.
Isn't this where Mike Malloy would shove pens into his ears?
Isn't this where Mike Malloy would shove pens into his ears?
Comment by 
jd_in_ny on 04/09/2008 14:09:55
jd_in_ny on 04/09/2008 14:09:55
Are they supposed to be pro-McCain? Cause, if I were him, I'd say a big hearty "no thanks".
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:12:15
livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:12:15
Good morning Mala.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:15:34
wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:15:34
Hey Liv and everyone!
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:17:16
livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:17:16
Just remember. 16 days until the DC meet-up.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/09/2008 14:17:20
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 14:17:20
For crying out loud! I just found out the insurance I've picked up through my temp agency doesn't cover "wellness."
Basically this means that if I'm not sick, they won't pay for exams to make sure I'm *not* sick.
Basically this means that if I'm not sick, they won't pay for exams to make sure I'm *not* sick.
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:20:09
And that's why our health care system is the way it is.
This is why we need single payer like the rest of the civilized world.
livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:20:09
Quote by shelaghc:
For crying out loud! I just found out the insurance I've picked up through my temp agency doesn't cover "wellness."
Basically this means that if I'm not sick, they won't pay for exams to make sure I'm *not* sick.
And that's why our health care system is the way it is.
This is why we need single payer like the rest of the civilized world.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 14:22:01
:P
Raine on 04/09/2008 14:22:01
Quote by jd_in_ny:
Are they supposed to be pro-McCain? Cause, if I were him, I'd say a big hearty "no thanks".
Comment by shelaghc on 04/09/2008 14:23:52
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 14:23:52
What's the "lead in the pencil" thing about?
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2008 14:27:25
TriSec on 04/09/2008 14:27:25
Right Wing Caller, once again proving my point that most of them are too stupid to walk upright and use simple hand tools...
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 14:28:10
Ok that is insane. What DOES it cover?
Raine on 04/09/2008 14:28:10
Quote by shelaghc:
For crying out loud! I just found out the insurance I've picked up through my temp agency doesn't cover "wellness."
Basically this means that if I'm not sick, they won't pay for exams to make sure I'm *not* sick.
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2008 14:32:16
TriSec on 04/09/2008 14:32:16
Ok, this is the first time I've listened in weeks....since the StephStream ads have been updated, at least.
Ummm....having the host call the product "StephCrap" isn't really going to boost sales...
Ummm....having the host call the product "StephCrap" isn't really going to boost sales...
Comment by wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:34:34
So long as she doesn't call it
Wickedbits I don't care what she calls it.
(Yes I know shameless plug
)
wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:34:34
Quote by TriSec:
Ok, this is the first time I've listened in weeks....since the StephStream ads have been updated, at least.
Ummm....having the host call the product "StephCrap" isn't really going to boost sales...
So long as she doesn't call it
Wickedbits I don't care what she calls it.
(Yes I know shameless plug
)
Comment by 
starling310 on 04/09/2008 14:37:08
starling310 on 04/09/2008 14:37:08
Morning all!
Supposed to be in the 60's today.
My Lady Friend sent an email, in honor of Spring. Passing on some hopeful thoughts. ( We could use some, right? )
i thank You God for most this amazing
day: for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky;and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes
(i who have died am alive again today,
and this is the sun's birthday;this is the birth
day of life and of love and wings:and of the gay
great happening illimitably earth)
how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any--lifted from the no
of all nothing--human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?
(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)
-E.E. Cummings
disclaimer: Read "God" as whatever higher power you believe in.
Supposed to be in the 60's today.
My Lady Friend sent an email, in honor of Spring. Passing on some hopeful thoughts. ( We could use some, right? )
i thank You God for most this amazing
day: for the leaping greenly spirits of trees
and a blue true dream of sky;and for everything
which is natural which is infinite which is yes
(i who have died am alive again today,
and this is the sun's birthday;this is the birth
day of life and of love and wings:and of the gay
great happening illimitably earth)
how should tasting touching hearing seeing
breathing any--lifted from the no
of all nothing--human merely being
doubt unimaginable You?
(now the ears of my ears awake and
now the eyes of my eyes are opened)
-E.E. Cummings
disclaimer: Read "God" as whatever higher power you believe in.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 14:41:36
Raine on 04/09/2008 14:41:36
Don't know if anyone saw it yesterday, but those protesters were Code Pink... exception being Lerlene... :wacko:
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 14:42:58
Raine on 04/09/2008 14:42:58
I think the wicked Bits are great!!!
Comment by shelaghc on 04/09/2008 14:43:44
Good question. If I get a pap test and they find nothing wrong, that's not covered. If I get a colonoscopy and nothing is wrong, that's not covered.
If I go to the doctor just for a general checkup to make sure I'm in good health, that's not covered.
The only things covered are if the doctor finds something wrong with me. I guess it's better than nothing, but I get the feeling people wouldn't go to the doctor if they just suspected something was wrong because they'd have to pay for any testing that came out negative.
It's essentially encouraging people to *not* go to the doctor.
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 14:43:44
Quote by Raine:Ok that is insane. What DOES it cover?Quote by shelaghc:
For crying out loud! I just found out the insurance I've picked up through my temp agency doesn't cover "wellness."
Basically this means that if I'm not sick, they won't pay for exams to make sure I'm *not* sick.
Good question. If I get a pap test and they find nothing wrong, that's not covered. If I get a colonoscopy and nothing is wrong, that's not covered.
If I go to the doctor just for a general checkup to make sure I'm in good health, that's not covered.
The only things covered are if the doctor finds something wrong with me. I guess it's better than nothing, but I get the feeling people wouldn't go to the doctor if they just suspected something was wrong because they'd have to pay for any testing that came out negative.
It's essentially encouraging people to *not* go to the doctor.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 14:44:00
Raine on 04/09/2008 14:44:00
:cry: that poem is beautiful! 
<------ tears of Joy.
<------ tears of Joy.
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:45:49
I hope we see the Code Pink people at the White House again.
livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:45:49
Quote by Raine:
Don't know if anyone saw it yesterday, but those protesters were Code Pink... exception being Lerlene... :wacko:
I hope we see the Code Pink people at the White House again.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:46:35
wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:46:35
Star - Awww - pretty poem :)
Raine - Thanks! You should try your shop again!
Raine - Thanks! You should try your shop again!
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 14:48:52
I KNOW! It was a lovely start to my day at work to have that in my Inbox.
:wub2:
starling310 on 04/09/2008 14:48:52
Quote by Raine:
:cry: that poem is beautiful!
I KNOW! It was a lovely start to my day at work to have that in my Inbox.
:wub2:
Comment by wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:49:03
wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:49:03
Shelagh - did you see my note on the DC meet up blog? I have an areobed with airpump attached. It'd be easier for me to get it out of the attic then for ya'll to bring one across country.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 14:50:30
Raine on 04/09/2008 14:50:30
PEople Like Donnie make me scared.
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 14:51:00
starling310 on 04/09/2008 14:51:00
Passion need not translate into Personal attacks, on either side. 
Comment by shelaghc on 04/09/2008 14:51:59
I didn't see that. Aerobeds are supposed to be really comfortable. Very cool! So if the rollaway doesn't work out, we're covered.
Thanks!
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 14:51:59
Quote by wickedpam:
Shelagh - did you see my note on the DC meet up blog? I have an areobed with airpump attached. It'd be easier for me to get it out of the attic then for ya'll to bring one across country.
I didn't see that. Aerobeds are supposed to be really comfortable. Very cool! So if the rollaway doesn't work out, we're covered.
Thanks!
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:53:32
True dat! Just look at the sniping between Hillary and Obama supporters on the SMS blog.
livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:53:32
Quote by starling310:
Passion need not translate into Personal attacks, on either side.
True dat! Just look at the sniping between Hillary and Obama supporters on the SMS blog.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:55:19
It is pretty comfy :)
wickedpam on 04/09/2008 14:55:19
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by wickedpam:
Shelagh - did you see my note on the DC meet up blog? I have an areobed with airpump attached. It'd be easier for me to get it out of the attic then for ya'll to bring one across country.
I didn't see that. Aerobeds are supposed to be really comfortable. Very cool! So if the rollaway doesn't work out, we're covered.
Thanks!
It is pretty comfy :)
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:55:19
livingonli on 04/09/2008 14:55:19
Just a heads up, the message board is starting to get a little slow.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 14:55:35
Raine on 04/09/2008 14:55:35
It is so sad when I hear tha tpeople are ACTIVLY working to have people like Randi, Momma and KO removed from the Airwaves becuase they are not fully supporting Hillary Clinton.
I do not know if PEople who are supporting Obama are doing the same thing, I have not seen it or read about it, but I swear it amazes me that people would be willing to eat our own.
It is like we are doing the work of the right wing for them..and we aren't even charging exhorbititant consulting fees!
:grumble:
I do not know if PEople who are supporting Obama are doing the same thing, I have not seen it or read about it, but I swear it amazes me that people would be willing to eat our own.
It is like we are doing the work of the right wing for them..and we aren't even charging exhorbititant consulting fees!
:grumble:
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 14:57:49
Raine on 04/09/2008 14:57:49
Istanbul not constantinople.... 
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2008 14:59:02
TriSec on 04/09/2008 14:59:02
Say, can I change gears for a second?
Any news from SFO about the ol' torch relay yet?
And I heard on the radio this morning....the torch is being protected by Chinese "Torch guards" or whatever they're calling them.
So tell me again why we're allowing Chinese security (and you can bet money that they're members of the People's Army) on American soil for this debacle?
Any news from SFO about the ol' torch relay yet?
And I heard on the radio this morning....the torch is being protected by Chinese "Torch guards" or whatever they're calling them.
So tell me again why we're allowing Chinese security (and you can bet money that they're members of the People's Army) on American soil for this debacle?
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 14:59:10
starling310 on 04/09/2008 14:59:10
Leave my job!?!? Why didn't I think of that. : producerchris : 
can you get Mark's phone number for me, so I can call him about his paying my bills after I quit my job?
Oh, I am sorry...is that snarky? I just hate being told I'm not doing enough because I still have a job.
can you get Mark's phone number for me, so I can call him about his paying my bills after I quit my job? Oh, I am sorry...is that snarky? I just hate being told I'm not doing enough because I still have a job.
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 15:00:50
Think "viagra"... ;)
BobR on 04/09/2008 15:00:50
Quote by shelaghc:
What's the "lead in the pencil" thing about?
Think "viagra"... ;)
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 15:02:42
Seems fine to me.
Nothing I could do about it anway... :shrug:
BobR on 04/09/2008 15:02:42
Quote by livingonli:
Just a heads up, the message board is starting to get a little slow.
Seems fine to me.
Nothing I could do about it anway... :shrug:
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:03:45
starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:03:45
Tri, Green960 is only reporting that the torch is almost en route and that there are protesters, as well as supporters gathered.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:08:48
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:08:48
I should click on the news to see what is going on in San Fran... I have a hard time believing that nothing will be happening there...
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:10:45
excellent!
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:10:45
Quote by starling310:
Tri, Green960 is only reporting that the torch is almost en route and that there are protesters, as well as supporters gathered.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:12:08
Good Mornign AZ!
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:12:08
Quote by AZTurq:
Who is this nutcase?
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 15:13:43
Are you kidding?? Miller is AWFUL!!
Drink a Sam Adams or Bass Ale for gawd's sake!
BobR on 04/09/2008 15:13:43
Are you kidding?? Miller is AWFUL!!Drink a Sam Adams or Bass Ale for gawd's sake!
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:15:29
We should send the show a 6 pack of Bob's beer! Progressive and DELICIOUS!
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:15:29
Quote by BobR:
Drink a Sam Adams or Bass Ale for gawd's sake!
We should send the show a 6 pack of Bob's beer! Progressive and DELICIOUS!
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:16:59
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:16:59
:rofl: Wow that was a lot of banging!
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:18:44
it's rumored that a massive pillow fight will break out at any moment.
starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:18:44
Quote by Raine:excellent!Quote by starling310:
Tri, Green960 is only reporting that the torch is almost en route and that there are protesters, as well as supporters gathered.
it's rumored that a massive pillow fight will break out at any moment.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/09/2008 15:22:47
Oh........
D'oh
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 15:22:47
Quote by BobR:Quote by shelaghc:
What's the "lead in the pencil" thing about?
Think "viagra"... ;)
Oh........
D'oh
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:28:10
starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:28:10
OH PLEASE! British Airways are the nicest people in the air Naomi.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:28:15
For real?
I now have the TV on, set to mute...
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:28:15
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:excellent!Quote by starling310:
Tri, Green960 is only reporting that the torch is almost en route and that there are protesters, as well as supporters gathered.
it's rumored that a massive pillow fight will break out at any moment.
I now have the TV on, set to mute...
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 15:30:02
I dunno - I used to do a LOT of flying and JAL has the BEST in-air customer service that I've ever experienced...
BobR on 04/09/2008 15:30:02
Quote by starling310:
OH PLEASE! British Airways are the nicest people in the air Naomi.
I dunno - I used to do a LOT of flying and JAL has the BEST in-air customer service that I've ever experienced...
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:32:09
Also known as Caesar Complex.....
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:32:09
Quote by AZTurq:
Short Man's Syndrome?
Also known as Caesar Complex.....
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:34:12
OK, I have just been informed that you may have been facetious...
I am such a blond, sometimes... :redface:
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:34:12
Quote by Raine:For real?Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:excellent!Quote by starling310:
Tri, Green960 is only reporting that the torch is almost en route and that there are protesters, as well as supporters gathered.
it's rumored that a massive pillow fight will break out at any moment.
I now have the TV on, set to mute...
I am such a blond, sometimes... :redface:
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:34:41
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:34:41
I lvoe Art's Voice.
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 15:35:03
I thought it was a Napoleon Complex...
BobR on 04/09/2008 15:35:03
Quote by Raine:
Also known as Caesar Complex.....
I thought it was a Napoleon Complex...
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2008 15:35:18
TriSec on 04/09/2008 15:35:18
Jim's an av-dork??
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:37:28
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:37:28
:yawn: Rev. Dan is so last year.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/09/2008 15:37:41
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 15:37:41
Why does she take this 's calls anymore?
He stopped being funny a *loooooong* time ago.
's calls anymore?He stopped being funny a *loooooong* time ago.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:38:32
Oh yeah.... oopsie!
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:38:32
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Also known as Caesar Complex.....
I thought it was a Napoleon Complex...
Oh yeah.... oopsie!
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:42:59
yeah, i was referencing the Absolut commercial; "In a Perfect World." :clap:
starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:42:59
Quote by Raine:OK, I have just been informed that you may have been facetious...Quote by Raine:For real?Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:excellent!Quote by starling310:
Tri, Green960 is only reporting that the torch is almost en route and that there are protesters, as well as supporters gathered.
it's rumored that a massive pillow fight will break out at any moment.
I now have the TV on, set to mute...
I am such a blond, sometimes... :redface:
yeah, i was referencing the Absolut commercial; "In a Perfect World." :clap:
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:44:53
In all fairness, I have only flown 4 airlines.
Good to know!
starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:44:53
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
OH PLEASE! British Airways are the nicest people in the air Naomi.
I dunno - I used to do a LOT of flying and JAL has the BEST in-air customer service that I've ever experienced...
In all fairness, I have only flown 4 airlines.
Good to know!
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:45:26
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:45:26
Hopefully today we will be getting the pictures back from the big wedding! :clap:
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 15:51:41
I can't wait to see them.
livingonli on 04/09/2008 15:51:41
Quote by Raine:
Hopefully today we will be getting the pictures back from the big wedding! :clap:
I can't wait to see them.
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:52:01
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:52:01
Historically... maybe they don't, but this is not historic race...
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:52:55
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:52:55
:clown: is such a debbie downer sometimes... :P
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:53:13
starling310 on 04/09/2008 15:53:13
:spit: probably producerchris!!!
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:56:48
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:56:48
Elizabeth Edwars is going to be on KO tonite! :clap:
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 15:57:37
Raine on 04/09/2008 15:57:37
Technically Momma already did!!! The goalposts are moving!!! 
yup she met hillary alright!!! :rofl:
yup she met hillary alright!!! :rofl:
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2008 15:58:55
TriSec on 04/09/2008 15:58:55
Well, that was fun. Glad to be with you today, if not very talkative...
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 16:00:15
livingonli on 04/09/2008 16:00:15
The SMS blog seriously needs more emoticons. That's why this place is so much fun. 
Comment by wickedpam on 04/09/2008 16:04:37
wickedpam on 04/09/2008 16:04:37
Well, Mom just got a pre-interview interview phone call. She said she was nervous and may have screwed it up though. I'm guessing she did just fine. We're hoping she gets an actual interview now.
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 16:17:02
Hope this is a good sign.
livingonli on 04/09/2008 16:17:02
Quote by wickedpam:
Well, Mom just got a pre-interview interview phone call. She said she was nervous and may have screwed it up though. I'm guessing she did just fine. We're hoping she gets an actual interview now.
Hope this is a good sign.
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 16:19:01
starling310 on 04/09/2008 16:19:01
YAY MOMMA MALA!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/09/2008 16:25:09
wickedpam on 04/09/2008 16:25:09
Liv, Star - Thanks guys. It sounded like one of those perfect fit jobs when we saw it on careerbuilder just hopeing they see it that way too.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 04/09/2008 16:34:18
Sometimes...
IzzyBitz on 04/09/2008 16:34:18
Quote by Raine:
:clown: is such a debbie downer sometimes... :P
Sometimes...
Comment by IzzyBitz on 04/09/2008 16:40:20
IzzyBitz on 04/09/2008 16:40:20
SB 430: Gives law enforcement agencies more access to a national DNA database to find out whether a suspect is wanted for crimes in other states. Passed.
BobR, just wondering why you think this is a bad bill.
BobR, just wondering why you think this is a bad bill.
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/09/2008 16:54:51
Bobber is wanted in several states as well as Portugal............ so I've heard!
:P
velveeta jones on 04/09/2008 16:54:51
Quote by IzzyBitz:
SB 430: Gives law enforcement agencies more access to a national DNA database to find out whether a suspect is wanted for crimes in other states. Passed.
BobR, just wondering why you think this is a bad bill.
Bobber is wanted in several states as well as Portugal............ so I've heard!
:P
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/09/2008 16:56:49
velveeta jones on 04/09/2008 16:56:49
Velveeta has been mowing her yard, or attempting to anyway........
"Hey Velveeta, How high is your grass?"
"So high I had to dig out my WWI era army gators to lace up to protect myself and save my clothing!!!!"
I shit you not...........
:lol:
"Hey Velveeta, How high is your grass?"
"So high I had to dig out my WWI era army gators to lace up to protect myself and save my clothing!!!!"
I shit you not...........
:lol:
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 17:10:26
Just another Total Information Awareness type of thing. You know how it goes - if you get picked up, your DNA goes into a database, whether you're guilty or not. It comes off as very 1984-ish to me...
BobR on 04/09/2008 17:10:26
Quote by IzzyBitz:
SB 430: Gives law enforcement agencies more access to a national DNA database to find out whether a suspect is wanted for crimes in other states. Passed.
BobR, just wondering why you think this is a bad bill.
Just another Total Information Awareness type of thing. You know how it goes - if you get picked up, your DNA goes into a database, whether you're guilty or not. It comes off as very 1984-ish to me...
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 17:12:07
by the lay-dies...
BobR on 04/09/2008 17:12:07
Quote by velveeta jones:
Bobber is wanted in several states as well as Portugal............ so I've heard!
:P
by the lay-dies...
Comment by shelaghc on 04/09/2008 17:13:35
shelaghc on 04/09/2008 17:13:35
I swear I've been on the phone almost non-stop since 9:00 this morning!
First was to set up an appointment.
Then the hospital telling me my medical testing wasn't covered.
Then calling all over creation to find out it *was* covered and calling the hospital to make sure they knew it *is* covered.
Then calling my doctor's office to find out if my recent visit was covered, then the billing office to verify it was covered.
Then my bank to find out what they wanted - which was to tell me that the two charges showing up on my credit card from a car rental I knew I hadn't used recently had to be run down by me instead of them because I'd had previous service with the rental agency.
Then calling the rental agency to find out what the charges were for - which seem to be two tickets for not paying toll charges - I have an I-Pass and there should have been no tickets.
Then calling another number for the rental company that deals with tickets.
Then one more call from the hospital which still doesn't seem to know that my testing tomorrow is covered.
Then calling a cleaning service to reshedule a visit because I'm so stressed out I don't want anyone in my home today.
I've never been so sick of the phone in my life.
I'm getting dressed, and going out for a while just to get away from the frickin' phone!
First was to set up an appointment.
Then the hospital telling me my medical testing wasn't covered.
Then calling all over creation to find out it *was* covered and calling the hospital to make sure they knew it *is* covered.
Then calling my doctor's office to find out if my recent visit was covered, then the billing office to verify it was covered.
Then my bank to find out what they wanted - which was to tell me that the two charges showing up on my credit card from a car rental I knew I hadn't used recently had to be run down by me instead of them because I'd had previous service with the rental agency.
Then calling the rental agency to find out what the charges were for - which seem to be two tickets for not paying toll charges - I have an I-Pass and there should have been no tickets.
Then calling another number for the rental company that deals with tickets.
Then one more call from the hospital which still doesn't seem to know that my testing tomorrow is covered.
Then calling a cleaning service to reshedule a visit because I'm so stressed out I don't want anyone in my home today.
I've never been so sick of the phone in my life.
I'm getting dressed, and going out for a while just to get away from the frickin' phone!
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 17:16:02
:thud:
BobR on 04/09/2008 17:16:02
Quote by shelaghc:
I swear I've been on the phone almost non-stop since 9:00 this morning!
First was to set up an appointment.
Then the hospital telling me my medical testing wasn't covered.
Then calling all over creation to find out it *was* covered and calling the hospital to make sure they knew it *is* covered.
Then calling my doctor's office to find out if my recent visit was covered, then the billing office to verify it was covered.
Then my bank to find out what they wanted - which was to tell me that the two charges showing up on my credit card from a car rental I knew I hadn't used recently had to be run down by me instead of them because I'd had previous service with the rental agency.
Then calling the rental agency to find out what the charges were for - which seem to be two tickets for not paying toll charges - I have an I-Pass and there should have been no tickets.
Then calling another number for the rental company that deals with tickets.
Then one more call from the hospital which still doesn't seem to know that my testing tomorrow is covered.
Then calling a cleaning service to reshedule a visit because I'm so stressed out I don't want anyone in my home today.
I've never been so sick of the phone in my life.
I'm getting dressed, and going out for a while just to get away from the frickin' phone!
:thud:
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2008 17:52:13
Mrs. TriSec and I are on file with both the FBI and Interpol because we had to be fingerprinted as part of the background check during the adoption process...
TriSec on 04/09/2008 17:52:13
Quote by BobR:
Just another Total Information Awareness type of thing. You know how it goes - if you get picked up, your DNA goes into a database, whether you're guilty or not. It comes off as very 1984-ish to me...
Mrs. TriSec and I are on file with both the FBI and Interpol because we had to be fingerprinted as part of the background check during the adoption process...
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/09/2008 18:02:17
velveeta jones on 04/09/2008 18:02:17
Interpol!?!
Dude............ that is sooooooo coooool!
Er, maybe not...........
:)
Dude............ that is sooooooo coooool!
Er, maybe not...........
:)
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 18:07:15
Damn straight!
F*ckin' China. F*ckin' Frank!
starling310 on 04/09/2008 18:07:15
Damn straight!
F*ckin' China. F*ckin' Frank!
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2008 18:26:38
TriSec on 04/09/2008 18:26:38
Just got an email alert from the BBC...Prime Minister Brown just announced he's skipping the Opening Ceremony...
Comment by TriSec on 04/09/2008 18:29:04
TriSec on 04/09/2008 18:29:04
Aaand American has cancelled over 1,000 flights today, allegedly for "safety inspections"....but keeping a thousand planes on the ground sure isn't burning up avgas, is it?
Next bankrupt airline, anyone?
Next bankrupt airline, anyone?
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 18:36:15
-----> 
A friend of mine's daughter is swimming in these Olympics. But, I can't watch. It's just not right.
starling310 on 04/09/2008 18:36:15
Quote by TriSec:
Just got an email alert from the BBC...Prime Minister Brown just announced he's skipping the Opening Ceremony...
-----> A friend of mine's daughter is swimming in these Olympics. But, I can't watch. It's just not right.
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 18:58:51
starling310 on 04/09/2008 18:58:51
I really can't stand when caaallers!
Whine in that sing songy waaay...
They end every sentence like a queestion.
It's really annnoying
Whine in that sing songy waaay...
They end every sentence like a queestion.
It's really annnoying
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 19:06:49
livingonli on 04/09/2008 19:06:49
So will Randi be back today or will the Sammycam be on?
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 19:07:27
Raine on 04/09/2008 19:07:27
Shite. Still no Randi. This sux. :(
I miss getting annoyed with her!
I miss getting annoyed with her!
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:07:58
starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:07:58
BBOX and Christie Harvey both on with Sam!?!?!?
Double :wub2:
Double :wub2:
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 19:11:24
livingonli on 04/09/2008 19:11:24
I have the Sammy Cam on.
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:12:35
Yeah, she's like the Radio Hillary. . . Drives me nuts and yet when she is under fire and being treated unfairly, I want to defend her!
starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:12:35
Quote by Raine:
I miss getting annoyed with her!
Yeah, she's like the Radio Hillary. . . Drives me nuts and yet when she is under fire and being treated unfairly, I want to defend her!
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 19:16:55
livingonli on 04/09/2008 19:16:55
We are just gluttons for abuse, er, punishment. 
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:23:36
starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:23:36
JOE BIDEN!
Yes.
Yes.
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:35:32
starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:35:32
I would NOT want to be in contact with Randi right now. She must be absolutely unbearable!
<----- Randi
[ not that I blame her! ]
<----- Randi [ not that I blame her! ]
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:37:38
starling310 on 04/09/2008 19:37:38
Christie Harvey referencing "Rounders!" God Love 'Er!
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 19:53:25
livingonli on 04/09/2008 19:53:25
Why didn't Christie go on camera?
Comment by BobR on 04/09/2008 19:57:32
BobR on 04/09/2008 19:57:32
We just received a lovely bouquet of flowers from Faye!!
:wub2: :hug:
THANKS!!
:wub2: :hug:
THANKS!!
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 20:03:34
starling310 on 04/09/2008 20:03:34
I love how reporters say that the Protesters in S.F. are "opposed to the torch."
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 20:10:38
livingonli on 04/09/2008 20:10:38
Just ignore the fact that it is a protest against the brutality of the Chinese Government. I guess that's why China needs their thugs to keep free speech away.
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 20:45:23
starling310 on 04/09/2008 20:45:23
BBOX on with Sam after this commercial break!
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 20:51:57
been trying to put together a painting for a charity auction... got back JUST in time for BBOX!!! :prince:
Raine on 04/09/2008 20:51:57
Quote by starling310:
BBOX on with Sam after this commercial break!
Comment by starling310 on 04/09/2008 20:58:57
Phew! That was close!
<------ BBOX
starling310 on 04/09/2008 20:58:57
Quote by Raine:been trying to put together a painting for a charity auction... got back JUST in time for BBOX!!! :prince:Quote by starling310:
BBOX on with Sam after this commercial break!
Phew! That was close!
<------ BBOX
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 21:59:17
livingonli on 04/09/2008 21:59:17
Where did everyone go?
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 22:38:27
Raine on 04/09/2008 22:38:27
I am around... Been doing my painting thing, making a batch of homeade chili and basically taking care of things around the house.
FAYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......
Where are you?
The flowers are so beautiful! you made me happy cry!!! The instructions said I had to leave them in the wrapper for 8 hours... Once I can unwrap it, I PROMISE I will post the picture!
FAYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......
Where are you?
The flowers are so beautiful! you made me happy cry!!! The instructions said I had to leave them in the wrapper for 8 hours... Once I can unwrap it, I PROMISE I will post the picture!
Comment by Raine on 04/09/2008 22:42:00
Raine on 04/09/2008 22:42:00
I am listenign to JEff Farias... He is really great.
I know, I know about Rach, but I usually get to listen to her on the podcast, AND see her on TV.
Jeff is a really great radio personality. If you ever get a chance, I recommend him.
They are now talking about the McCain supporter who said, *you can keep your tiger woods, we have our McCain*
It was a stunning statement. I never thought that anyone could use a successful magnificent human being and belittle him with basic racism.
F*ckers.
I know, I know about Rach, but I usually get to listen to her on the podcast, AND see her on TV.
Jeff is a really great radio personality. If you ever get a chance, I recommend him.
They are now talking about the McCain supporter who said, *you can keep your tiger woods, we have our McCain*
It was a stunning statement. I never thought that anyone could use a successful magnificent human being and belittle him with basic racism.
F*ckers.
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 22:43:37
livingonli on 04/09/2008 22:43:37
Sounds like you've been a busy beaver. I just went to the drug store to get medicine.
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 22:51:24
livingonli on 04/09/2008 22:51:24
I heard about that guy on Keith Olbermann. Between that and the MLK incident not to mention the whole Bill Cunningham, it sounds like McCain is embracing a little of the 'ol Southern Strategy and appealing to base racism.
Comment by livingonli on 04/09/2008 22:58:32
livingonli on 04/09/2008 22:58:32
Rachel is talking about Congressman McHenry and the whole soldier/Blackwater flub while pointing out that the crazy Congressman was posting videos of the Green Zone pointing out places the enemy could target.
That was then followed by the crazy McCain spokesperson.
That was then followed by the crazy McCain spokesperson.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/10/2008 00:15:22
Mondobubba on 04/10/2008 00:15:22
Ya know for somebody who has had or is going thru some rather brutal chemo, Elizabeth Edwards is looking pretty good.
She is on KO tawking bout health care.
She is on KO tawking bout health care.
Comment by livingonli on 04/10/2008 01:10:01
livingonli on 04/10/2008 01:10:01
Time for Marc Maron. I have him on the Sirius machine.
Comment by 
MMB on 04/10/2008 01:23:34
MMB on 04/10/2008 01:23:34
Yeah it's amazing how good a little cancer and chemo make a woman just sparkle like shes 19 again. Ms. Edwards said earlier today that Hilary's health care plan made more sense than Mr. Obamas health care plan. I just hope she keeps getting better so she can keep being happy with her great husband who seems to love her very much and her beautiful children. 
Comment by livingonli on 04/10/2008 04:22:44
livingonli on 04/10/2008 04:22:44