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Monday well wishing.
Author: Raine
Date: 01/14/2013 13:58:34
As of last night our beloved curmudgeon was still in the Hospital. I'm hoping to make contact with him today.
So for now, let's send out the vibes for his recovery.. and intestinal fortitude.
and 
to Modo!
So for now, let's send out the vibes for his recovery.. and intestinal fortitude.
and to Modo! 
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Comment by 
TriSec on 01/14/2013 14:06:58
TriSec on 01/14/2013 14:06:58
Morning, comrades.
I oppose anyone attempting to usurp my title of "Blog Basket Case".
Seriously though, I've been down myself all weekend. I only saw on the book of face that Mondo was in-hospital. What the hell is going on??
I oppose anyone attempting to usurp my title of "Blog Basket Case".
Seriously though, I've been down myself all weekend. I only saw on the book of face that Mondo was in-hospital. What the hell is going on??
Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/14/2013 14:09:22
wickedpam on 01/14/2013 14:09:22
Morning 
I saw that late Sunday too - what the heck happened? Something in about intestinal distress?
I saw that late Sunday too - what the heck happened? Something in about intestinal distress?
Comment by 
Raine on 01/14/2013 14:13:27
He got some kind of intestinal viral thing I believe. I'm wondering if it is Noro Virus.
Raine on 01/14/2013 14:13:27
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades.
I oppose anyone attempting to usurp my title of "Blog Basket Case".
Seriously though, I've been down myself all weekend. I only saw on the book of face that Mondo was in-hospital. What the hell is going on??
He got some kind of intestinal viral thing I believe. I'm wondering if it is Noro Virus.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 14:23:40
Raine on 01/14/2013 14:23:40
He posted his room number on the BoF -- Message me if you want it. HE told people that it was
"some sort of infection of my intestines."
"some sort of infection of my intestines."
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 14:25:13
Raine on 01/14/2013 14:25:13
POTUS holding a Press Conference at 11:15 this morning.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/14/2013 14:31:29
interesting - always thought the flu caused vomiting, so its really something different - good to know
wickedpam on 01/14/2013 14:31:29
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades.
I oppose anyone attempting to usurp my title of "Blog Basket Case".
Seriously though, I've been down myself all weekend. I only saw on the book of face that Mondo was in-hospital. What the hell is going on??
He got some kind of intestinal viral thing I believe. I'm wondering if it is Noro Virus.
interesting - always thought the flu caused vomiting, so its really something different - good to know
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 14:32:49
TriSec on 01/14/2013 14:32:49
Well, I'm glad he's 1,200 miles away. Got no WBC's dontcha know?
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 14:37:20
Raine on 01/14/2013 14:37:20
the flucking NRA....
When 20 children and 6 adults were gunned down in Sandy Hook Elementary School exactly one month ago today, the National Rifle Association rushed to blame video games, not guns, for inspiring such mass murders. But the gun lobby seemingly lost sight of its target in the past weeks, and over the weekend released a shooting app, called “NRA: Practice Range.â€
Comment by 
Scoopster on 01/14/2013 14:52:03
Scoopster on 01/14/2013 14:52:03
Mornin' all.. 
~~~~~~~~ Healin' vibes headed southbound for Mondo! ~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~
Healin' vibes headed southbound for Mondo! ~~~~~~~~
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 15:20:40
TriSec on 01/14/2013 15:20:40
You know, when Joe Biden was having his conference, and it became obvious that the NRA wasn't going to help, he should have told them 'We'll do it without you, then. You can leave now."
And of course called a press conference right after.
And of course called a press conference right after.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 15:27:37
Raine on 01/14/2013 15:27:37
How can someone want to seceede from a country they want to deport people from? :headscratch:
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 15:39:34
Raine on 01/14/2013 15:39:34
Just off the phone with Mondo --
He's hoping to be released tomorrow pending a few more tests.
Plus, the Doctors told him he needs electrolytes. Mondo needs ELECTROLYTES!
:group) I have his room Number if anyone wants to call his room. Thus far, he has had no visitors and I suspect a little audible company would do him well.
He's hoping to be released tomorrow pending a few more tests.
Plus, the Doctors told him he needs electrolytes. Mondo needs ELECTROLYTES!
:group) I have his room Number if anyone wants to call his room. Thus far, he has had no visitors and I suspect a little audible company would do him well.
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 15:40:34
I'm kinda disappointed that POTUS didn't respond to the petitions with "Sure, go ahead". I'd love to see how all those Red states that rely on government handouts, and have most of our military bases, would fare without that support.
TriSec on 01/14/2013 15:40:34
Quote by Raine:
How can someone want to seceede from a country they want to deport people from? :headscratch:
I'm kinda disappointed that POTUS didn't respond to the petitions with "Sure, go ahead". I'd love to see how all those Red states that rely on government handouts, and have most of our military bases, would fare without that support.
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 15:41:16
TriSec on 01/14/2013 15:41:16
* sends Mondo box of Gatorade *
No wait, that would aggravate him, wouldn't it?
No wait, that would aggravate him, wouldn't it?
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 15:49:15
HE's actually in good spirits, he sounds tired. HE was very happy to have expeienced one of these last night
TMI? perhaps, but I needed to share that.
Raine on 01/14/2013 15:49:15
Quote by TriSec:
* sends Mondo box of Gatorade *
No wait, that would aggravate him, wouldn't it?
HE's actually in good spirits, he sounds tired. HE was very happy to have expeienced one of these last night
TMI? perhaps, but I needed to share that.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 15:49:15
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 15:49:15
I, Mondo am being held hostage it your not spurting blood, then you have to wait hospital time. Mondo wants his stress test, Mondo wants pudding or small child or stray dog!
Comment by Scoopster on 01/14/2013 15:50:48
Scoopster on 01/14/2013 15:50:48
LET MY MONDO GOOOOOO
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 15:51:37
I'd kill for Gatorade, Tri. Sorry to steal your medical thunder, Capt. Chemo.
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 15:51:37
Quote by TriSec:
* sends Mondo box of Gatorade *
No wait, that would aggravate him, wouldn't it?
I'd kill for Gatorade, Tri. Sorry to steal your medical thunder, Capt. Chemo.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 15:56:18
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 15:56:18
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
* sends Mondo box of Gatorade *
No wait, that would aggravate him, wouldn't it?
HE's actually in good spirits, he sounds tired. HE was very happy to have expeienced one of these last night
Oh honey it was more one. It was double album!
TMI? perhaps, but I needed to share that.
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 16:00:32
Oh, no. I've been there. A significant and major achievement in my recovery process, at least. (But then again, I lost a good 8 inches of colon in this ordeal....)
TriSec on 01/14/2013 16:00:32
Quote by Raine:
HE's actually in good spirits, he sounds tired. HE was very happy to have expeienced one of these last night
TMI? perhaps, but I needed to share that.
Oh, no. I've been there. A significant and major achievement in my recovery process, at least. (But then again, I lost a good 8 inches of colon in this ordeal....)
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 16:02:29
Mondo Symphony in B Flat (ulence)
Raine on 01/14/2013 16:02:29
Quote by Mondobubba:Oh honey it was more one. It was double album!Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
* sends Mondo box of Gatorade *
No wait, that would aggravate him, wouldn't it?
HE's actually in good spirits, he sounds tired. HE was very happy to have expeienced one of these last night
TMI? perhaps, but I needed to share that.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 16:08:19
Raine on 01/14/2013 16:08:19
here is another ponderence I have.
In order to get a government job, or a security clearance to contract for the government, the FBI does a background check.
What's wrong with a check like the ones they give programmers?
In order to get a government job, or a security clearance to contract for the government, the FBI does a background check.
What's wrong with a check like the ones they give programmers?
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 16:14:36
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 16:14:36
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 16:17:12
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 16:17:12
Quote by Raine:Mondo Symphony in B Flat (ulence)Quote by Mondobubba:Oh honey it was more one. It was double album!Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
* sends Mondo box of Gatorade *
No wait, that would aggravate him, wouldn't it?
HE's actually in good spirits, he sounds tired. HE was very happy to have expeienced one of these last night
TMI? perhaps, but I needed to share that.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 16:26:59
Guess I should have mentioned this was in regard to Gun ownership.
Raine on 01/14/2013 16:26:59
Quote by Raine:
here is another ponderence I have.
In order to get a government job, or a security clearance to contract for the government, the FBI does a background check.
What's wrong with a check like the ones they give programmers?
Comment by wickedpam on 01/14/2013 16:46:57
wickedpam on 01/14/2013 16:46:57
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 16:47:13
Raine on 01/14/2013 16:47:13
Thanks to POTUS, I will write a blog this afternoon. 
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/14/2013 16:47:28
livingonli on 01/14/2013 16:47:28
Good morning everybody. I guess the good thing for Mondo (or as you put it in the stubby, Modo) is that his hospital at least he has decent wi-fi so he can blog. Although I do seem to be under the impression that hospitals like hotels have crappy TV selections where you only get the large broadcasters and a handful of cable networks although I think the hotels do it to bump up the pay-per-view purchases.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 16:47:49
HE started a few moments ago, not much missed.
Raine on 01/14/2013 16:47:49
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Coming up Shortly: POTUS presser.
been talking to managers - what have I missed?
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 16:48:36
Raine on 01/14/2013 16:48:36
Question time!
I'm ready for stoopit questions.
I'm ready for stoopit questions.
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 16:49:42
TriSec on 01/14/2013 16:49:42
Mt. Auburn hospital has a giant, sucking chest wound of channel selections.
At least when I was there, the Sox were on the coast and they had NESN, so I could watch the late-night games during my restlessness.
Daytime was hellicious. They pipe in a couple of radio stations, but I spent a lot of time reading.
(Which annoyed me during chemo, too. I brought in my ipod with a bunch of music on multiple ocassions.)
At least when I was there, the Sox were on the coast and they had NESN, so I could watch the late-night games during my restlessness.
Daytime was hellicious. They pipe in a couple of radio stations, but I spent a lot of time reading.
(Which annoyed me during chemo, too. I brought in my ipod with a bunch of music on multiple ocassions.)
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 16:52:14
Raine on 01/14/2013 16:52:14
Chuck Todd reminds me of Jon Lovitz.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 16:54:50
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 16:54:50
Put on POTUS's presser and who do I see, Chuckers the Beaver. You are right, Raine he looks like Lovitz.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 16:55:20
Raine on 01/14/2013 16:55:20
He just challenged them to give him the 14th amendment...
basically, if you can't do you job kids, you are grounded, and I will do everything in my power to clean up your mess without smacking the ever loving shit out of you.
basically, if you can't do you job kids, you are grounded, and I will do everything in my power to clean up your mess without smacking the ever loving shit out of you.
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 16:57:35
TriSec on 01/14/2013 16:57:35
Moving into WWII geek mode for just a minute.
I learned something new over this past weekend...who knew such a thing existed?
Sir Winston and his monstrous oratory has finally disappointed me. In volume 3 of his "The Second World War", I was very much looking forward to the chapter about the action with the Bismarck. It was very disappointing reading, indeed. There are far more lively and accurate accounts out there now.
And finally, I spent a lot of time perusing the internets about certain massacres and atrocities committed during the war. I find that I seem to have an unhealthy fascination with Irma Grese at the moment. I am impressed by the SAS man that interviewed her during Nuremburg and called her "The worst human being I have ever met."
Anyway...
I learned something new over this past weekend...who knew such a thing existed?
Sir Winston and his monstrous oratory has finally disappointed me. In volume 3 of his "The Second World War", I was very much looking forward to the chapter about the action with the Bismarck. It was very disappointing reading, indeed. There are far more lively and accurate accounts out there now.
And finally, I spent a lot of time perusing the internets about certain massacres and atrocities committed during the war. I find that I seem to have an unhealthy fascination with Irma Grese at the moment. I am impressed by the SAS man that interviewed her during Nuremburg and called her "The worst human being I have ever met."
Anyway...
Comment by livingonli on 01/14/2013 16:57:52
livingonli on 01/14/2013 16:57:52
I think I missed a little of that and I was wondering who was too bony to have sex.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 16:58:15
Lots of sports, a movie channel I think and usual basic cable crapola. Oh and the SPAN.
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 16:58:15
Quote by TriSec:
Mt. Auburn hospital has a giant, sucking chest wound of channel selections.
At least when I was there, the Sox were on the coast and they had NESN, so I could watch the late-night games during my restlessness.
Daytime was hellicious. They pipe in a couple of radio stations, but I spent a lot of time reading.
(Which annoyed me during chemo, too. I brought in my ipod with a bunch of music on multiple ocassions.)
Lots of sports, a movie channel I think and usual basic cable crapola. Oh and the SPAN.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 17:01:09
Raine on 01/14/2013 17:01:09
POTUS to Chuck Todd, EVeryone seems to understand what I am saying, except you.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 17:02:16
POTUS used that child up like a cat toy.
Raine on 01/14/2013 17:02:16
Quote by Mondobubba:
Put on POTUS's presser and who do I see, Chuckers the Beaver. You are right, Raine he looks like Lovitz.
Comment by livingonli on 01/14/2013 17:03:29
livingonli on 01/14/2013 17:03:29
FiOS1 is actually the Obama presser. I figured it acted more like a Long Island news channel a la News 12 and I wasn't sure they carried any of the major speeches.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 17:06:31
Raine on 01/14/2013 17:06:31
and... Major garret gets the second smackdown...
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 17:10:49
Raine on 01/14/2013 17:10:49
And RW heads explode -- Obama said people *gin up fear* about gun rights.
Comment by livingonli on 01/14/2013 17:15:16
livingonli on 01/14/2013 17:15:16
Audio on Fios1 sucks so I switched to regular NBC and no local traffic report crawl.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 17:15:54
Fox News?
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 17:15:54
Quote by Raine:
and... Major garret gets the second smackdown...
Fox News?
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 17:20:00
Yes.
Raine on 01/14/2013 17:20:00
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
and... Major garret gets the second smackdown...
Fox News?
Comment by wickedpam on 01/14/2013 17:26:08
wickedpam on 01/14/2013 17:26:08
ahh, there does seem to be some flu/cold bug justice - the manager who dragged her kids germs into the office now seems to have finally come down sick after she infected all of us and it ran through the office - hope she enjoys the 2 weeks of mouth breathing 
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 17:27:32
Raine on 01/14/2013 17:27:32
Breaking News: POTUS says media is guilty of Premature Assumation.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 17:28:14
Ahh -- the kids! Damn the kids!
Raine on 01/14/2013 17:28:14
Quote by wickedpam:
ahh, there does seem to be some flu/cold bug justice - the manager who dragged her kids germs into the office now seems to have finally come down sick after she infected all of us and it ran through the office - hope she enjoys the 2 weeks of mouth breathing
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 17:28:55
Raine on 01/14/2013 17:28:55
The Predident as insular is nothing more than a media created meme.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/14/2013 17:30:14
exactly - little germ factories!
wickedpam on 01/14/2013 17:30:14
Quote by Raine:Ahh -- the kids! Damn the kids!Quote by wickedpam:
ahh, there does seem to be some flu/cold bug justice - the manager who dragged her kids germs into the office now seems to have finally come down sick after she infected all of us and it ran through the office - hope she enjoys the 2 weeks of mouth breathing
exactly - little germ factories!
Comment by livingonli on 01/14/2013 17:40:41
livingonli on 01/14/2013 17:40:41
The woman who co-hosts New York Live looks like Tam'ron Hall. At least Contessa Brewer anchors the local news on WNBC since MSNBC relegated her to "Caught on Camera".
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 17:45:38
Aaand anyone named "Contessa" probably needs to have a box of slaps mailed to them, but that's just me.
TriSec on 01/14/2013 17:45:38
Quote by livingonli:
The woman who co-hosts New York Live looks like Tam'ron Hall. At least Contessa Brewer anchors the local news on WNBC since MSNBC relegated her to "Caught on Camera".
Aaand anyone named "Contessa" probably needs to have a box of slaps mailed to them, but that's just me.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 17:47:34
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 17:47:34
Mondo want food! NOW!
Comment by 
BobR on 01/14/2013 17:53:19
Mondo needs BRAWNDO!
BobR on 01/14/2013 17:53:19
Quote by Raine:
Just off the phone with Mondo --
He's hoping to be released tomorrow pending a few more tests.
Plus, the Doctors told him he needs electrolytes. Mondo needs ELECTROLYTES!
:group) I have his room Number if anyone wants to call his room. Thus far, he has had no visitors and I suspect a little audible company would do him well.
Mondo needs BRAWNDO!
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 18:41:34
Mondo needs more than Brawndo!
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 18:41:34
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Just off the phone with Mondo --
He's hoping to be released tomorrow pending a few more tests.
Plus, the Doctors told him he needs electrolytes. Mondo needs ELECTROLYTES!
:group) I have his room Number if anyone wants to call his room. Thus far, he has had no visitors and I suspect a little audible company would do him well.
Mondo needs BRAWNDO!
Mondo needs more than Brawndo!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/14/2013 18:53:20
wickedpam on 01/14/2013 18:53:20
getting tired of the paid gun callers to all the shows 
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 19:05:12
I'm just getting tired of this bullshit, period.
Raine on 01/14/2013 19:05:12
Quote by wickedpam:
getting tired of the paid gun callers to all the shows
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 19:05:14
TriSec on 01/14/2013 19:05:14
Starting the process...I just pinged the City Clerk to see if any election dates for 2013 have been posted yet. Particularly concerning signatures and submission dates.
Still undecided if I will try for School Committee again, or an At-Large City Council seat.
Still undecided if I will try for School Committee again, or an At-Large City Council seat.
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 19:45:40
TriSec on 01/14/2013 19:45:40
*sigh*
I'm so tired of arguing about guns. Sure, I've fired a rifle, but only at Scout Camp in a controlled situation. Aside from on a policeman's hip, I've never even seen a handgun, never mind handled one.
What I fail to understand is the gun culture. I have knives, but I don't think about protecting my house or killing people with them. It's a freakin' tool, not a weapon. Besides, I live in the city. What need do I have for a rifle?
Yes, I know it's different in Montana or Alaska, but what's in the air out that way that makes people so stupid about this?
Rrrrgh!
(Sorry, been hanging around Newsvine too much, methinks.)
I'm so tired of arguing about guns. Sure, I've fired a rifle, but only at Scout Camp in a controlled situation. Aside from on a policeman's hip, I've never even seen a handgun, never mind handled one.
What I fail to understand is the gun culture. I have knives, but I don't think about protecting my house or killing people with them. It's a freakin' tool, not a weapon. Besides, I live in the city. What need do I have for a rifle?
Yes, I know it's different in Montana or Alaska, but what's in the air out that way that makes people so stupid about this?
Rrrrgh!
(Sorry, been hanging around Newsvine too much, methinks.)
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 19:47:52
It's not just newsvine, Tri-- it's epidemic.
Raine on 01/14/2013 19:47:52
Quote by TriSec:
*sigh*
I'm so tired of arguing about guns. Sure, I've fired a rifle, but only at Scout Camp in a controlled situation. Aside from on a policeman's hip, I've never even seen a handgun, never mind handled one.
What I fail to understand is the gun culture. I have knives, but I don't think about protecting my house or killing people with them. It's a freakin' tool, not a weapon. Besides, I live in the city. What need do I have for a rifle?
Yes, I know it's different in Montana or Alaska, but what's in the air out that way that makes people so stupid about this?
Rrrrgh!
(Sorry, been hanging around Newsvine too much, methinks.)
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 19:50:44
from the comments:
Raine on 01/14/2013 19:50:44
Quote by Raine:
This perfectly encapsulates the POTUS news conference.
from the comments:
@NerdyWonka
White woman stands up in a room full of press corps that is 99.9% white to ask the Black president about diversity. #Irony
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 20:09:04
Raine on 01/14/2013 20:09:04
**ahh** It's nice to hear Randi. 
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 20:09:27
TriSec on 01/14/2013 20:09:27
Would you believe that the gun nut I'm arguing with is pointing out that the right to regulate guns was not given to the government?
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
I believe by the mere fact of being in the Second Amendment (To the constitution, see?) actually does delegate that power to the government, so of course they can implement regulations.
The stupid is making my head hurt.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
I believe by the mere fact of being in the Second Amendment (To the constitution, see?) actually does delegate that power to the government, so of course they can implement regulations.
The stupid is making my head hurt.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 20:12:39
Wait, is he using the 9th as a way to say that the government doesn't have a right to regulate a militia?
Raine on 01/14/2013 20:12:39
Quote by TriSec:
Would you believe that the gun nut I'm arguing with is pointing out that the right to regulate guns was not given to the government?
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
I believe by the mere fact of being in the Second Amendment (To the constitution, see?) actually does delegate that power to the government, so of course they can implement regulations.
The stupid is making my head hurt.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 20:14:54
Raine on 01/14/2013 20:14:54
Your fellow debater, TriSec is manipulating things to fit his/her opinion.
This might help you with a few tools.
This might help you with a few tools.
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 20:19:23
TriSec on 01/14/2013 20:19:23
At this point, I think I'm going to play with the hammock camping folks for the rest of the afternoon.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 20:27:36
Raine on 01/14/2013 20:27:36
From WaPo just a few moments ago:
Clarence Thomas broke a nearly seven-year silence today and spoke during Supreme Court oral arguments. Unfortunately, no one is exactly sure what he said. It went something like this... http://wapo.st/ULpcFy
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 20:28:52
TriSec on 01/14/2013 20:28:52
Thinking we're getting amendments crossed. I was looking at the tenth, which is about the government's regulatory power. The ninth just says they can't regulate anything not listed in the constitution. (that's up to the states.)
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 20:32:29
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 20:32:29
Finally, food has been eaten! Also, the power cord for my IV is long enough to reach the toilet. No more urinals or bedside commode! Life is good. 
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 20:33:31
Yes, my bad. 
That said, take a read at the article I posted about the ninth. It could very well counter the oft abused 10th. States don;t get to take away rights that are not explicitly mentioned.
Raine on 01/14/2013 20:33:31
Quote by TriSec:
Thinking we're getting amendments crossed. I was looking at the tenth, which is about the government's regulatory power. The ninth just says they can't regulate anything not listed in the constitution. (that's up to the states.)
That said, take a read at the article I posted about the ninth. It could very well counter the oft abused 10th. States don;t get to take away rights that are not explicitly mentioned.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 20:34:44
Oh, they mean REAL hammocks...
Raine on 01/14/2013 20:34:44
Quote by TriSec:
At this point, I think I'm going to play with the hammock camping folks for the rest of the afternoon.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/14/2013 20:36:47
I was just about to point that out - under the "states rights" reading of the Constitution, states would be free to ban firearms.
Scoopster on 01/14/2013 20:36:47
Quote by TriSec:
Thinking we're getting amendments crossed. I was looking at the tenth, which is about the government's regulatory power. The ninth just says they can't regulate anything not listed in the constitution. (that's up to the states.)
I was just about to point that out - under the "states rights" reading of the Constitution, states would be free to ban firearms.
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 20:40:03
You were headed down a completely different trail here, weren't you?
TriSec on 01/14/2013 20:40:03
Quote by Raine:
Oh, they mean REAL hammocks...
You were headed down a completely different trail here, weren't you?
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 20:43:50
Well... of course.
How many years have you known me?
Raine on 01/14/2013 20:43:50
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Oh, they mean REAL hammocks...
You were headed down a completely different trail here, weren't you?
How many years have you known me?
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 20:45:00
YES! it's the little victories!
Raine on 01/14/2013 20:45:00
Quote by Mondobubba:
Finally, food has been eaten! Also, the power cord for my IV is long enough to reach the toilet. No more urinals or bedside commode! Life is good.
YES! it's the little victories!
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 20:57:39
Raine on 01/14/2013 20:57:39
NO caller. The second amendment was NEVER about protection about tyrannical government.
OOF my head hurts. I have to say that Randi and I are in the same thought process when it comes to this.
OOF my head hurts. I have to say that Randi and I are in the same thought process when it comes to this.
Comment by livingonli on 01/14/2013 20:59:40
The ignorance on history is astounding. Rebellion's have been getting put down since the 1780's there is no right to revolt against the Government.
livingonli on 01/14/2013 20:59:40
Quote by Raine:
NO caller. The second amendment was NEVER about protection about tyrannical government.
OOF my head hurts. I have to say that Randi and I are in the same thought process when it comes to this.
The ignorance on history is astounding. Rebellion's have been getting put down since the 1780's there is no right to revolt against the Government.
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 21:03:06
TriSec on 01/14/2013 21:03:06
I thank you, luv....but I've washed my hands of the entire affair. I was just told to read the second ammendment carefully, because nowhere does it grant the government the right to regulate arms.
Ummmmm?
Ummmmm?
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 21:03:52
There is a reason why we have a treason clause in the constitution.
I;m sick and tired of people using the second as a way to say they are askeered of tyranny from our government. Doesn't work that way.
period.
Raine on 01/14/2013 21:03:52
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
NO caller. The second amendment was NEVER about protection about tyrannical government.
OOF my head hurts. I have to say that Randi and I are in the same thought process when it comes to this.
The ignorance on history is astounding. Rebellion's have been getting put down since the 1780's there is no right to revolt against the Government.
I;m sick and tired of people using the second as a way to say they are askeered of tyranny from our government. Doesn't work that way.
period.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 21:04:52
Ahhh... I understand. I had one of those last week.
Raine on 01/14/2013 21:04:52
Quote by TriSec:
I thank you, luv....but I've washed my hands of the entire affair. I was just told to read the second ammendment carefully, because nowhere does it grant the government the right to regulate arms.
Ummmmm?
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 21:12:25
Mondobubba on 01/14/2013 21:12:25
so the bubble echo cardio gram I've been waiting on all Frakin day was the one that was done yesterday! Grrrrrrrrr!
Comment by TriSec on 01/14/2013 21:17:10
TriSec on 01/14/2013 21:17:10
TriSec is still innocent.
I clicked on a "Bears" circle out on Google plus, since I am a member of the Woodbadge Bear patrol, and it said I might know somebody there.
Of course I find something else.
(This is how I discovered "MILF", btw. Innocently looking for info about the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, a Filipino resistance group.)
I clicked on a "Bears" circle out on Google plus, since I am a member of the Woodbadge Bear patrol, and it said I might know somebody there.
Of course I find something else.
(This is how I discovered "MILF", btw. Innocently looking for info about the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, a Filipino resistance group.)
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 21:24:15
Raine on 01/14/2013 21:24:15
1792: our First president created the first militia. Federal Government regulated it.
Do you know when the Bill of rights was ratified? September 25, 1789
You know when the constitution was adopted? September 17, 1787
Math is hard, but it isn't THAT hard. Don't cite the founding fathers as a way to say your right to own a gun is a constitutional right to fight what you perceive as possible tyranny in this nation.
It simply isn't your constitutional right. It is a state right to maintain a militia.
Private ownership of a gun is a privilege -- not a right.
Do you know when the Bill of rights was ratified? September 25, 1789
You know when the constitution was adopted? September 17, 1787
Math is hard, but it isn't THAT hard. Don't cite the founding fathers as a way to say your right to own a gun is a constitutional right to fight what you perceive as possible tyranny in this nation.
It simply isn't your constitutional right. It is a state right to maintain a militia.
Private ownership of a gun is a privilege -- not a right.
Comment by livingonli on 01/14/2013 21:39:55
livingonli on 01/14/2013 21:39:55
There is a meme being posted on the book of faces which seems to be noting that in 1967, the NRA actually supported a law by Ronald Reagan which did impose restrictions on gun ownership in California at the time. It could be noted that this was at a time that the main movement that wanted to arm to defend themselves was the militant wing of the Black Panther Party. Gee, could the NRA have had different thoughts when groups like the Panthers or the American Indian Movement felt the need to take up arms to protect themselves from government abuse?
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 21:49:46
Raine on 01/14/2013 21:49:46
Shoot me now. Please, do it legally.
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 22:10:45
Raine on 01/14/2013 22:10:45
WTF?!? the Mic cut of Randi in hour 3?
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 22:12:53
Raine on 01/14/2013 22:12:53
Cananyone gimme a station to listen to?
I was listening to the MIc
I was listening to the MIc
Comment by wickedpam on 01/14/2013 22:13:59
let me know if you find one so I can switch tomorrow - I hate it when the gut shows early
wickedpam on 01/14/2013 22:13:59
Quote by Raine:
Cananyone gimme a station to listen to?
I was listening to the MIc
let me know if you find one so I can switch tomorrow - I hate it when the gut shows early
Comment by Raine on 01/14/2013 22:15:17
Went straight to her website. Got her on Windows media. Sound quality sucks.
Raine on 01/14/2013 22:15:17
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Cananyone gimme a station to listen to?
I was listening to the MIc
let me know if you find one so I can switch tomorrow - I hate it when the gut shows early
Comment by wickedpam on 01/14/2013 22:22:40
I"ll have to do that tomorrow then
wickedpam on 01/14/2013 22:22:40
Quote by Raine:Went straight to her website. Got her on Windows media. Sound quality sucks.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Cananyone gimme a station to listen to?
I was listening to the MIc
let me know if you find one so I can switch tomorrow - I hate it when the gut shows early
I"ll have to do that tomorrow then
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/15/2013 01:18:16
Will in Chicago on 01/15/2013 01:18:16
Hi, bloggers!!! I am glad to see that Mondo is doing better.
I was out substitute teaching today. Only had to send two kids to the office.
Still no word from my recent interviews. I hope that I will have good news for you soon.
I was out substitute teaching today. Only had to send two kids to the office.
Still no word from my recent interviews. I hope that I will have good news for you soon.
Comment by Raine on 01/15/2013 03:55:02
Raine on 01/15/2013 03:55:02
Question for TriSec and Scoop : Lawrence O'Donnell and his Boston accent: Authentic or not?