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Author: Raine
Date: 01/17/2013 14:04:03
Time to get something good going on.
There has been far too much sickness, death and sadness around here. This being a generally political and socially aware blog, I'm choosing to say this:
I am proud that we have Barack Hussein Obama as our President. Unabashedly proud.
There is a small but vocal minority who will find fault in everything this man has done -- or will do. You see it. It's on TV, social media and in public.
This President and his administration has saved our auto industry, stopped our economy from sinking, and given us health care reform. He's winding down our war in Afghanistan and we are done fighting in Iraq. He pushed to repeal DADT. He's is no longer enforcing DOMA -- he has come out for marriage equality. We have tax fairness. Jobs are on the uptick, unemployment is going down. He is respected among world leaders. Osama Bin Laden is dead.
Now is taking on the gun violence problem in our country.
All of these things have happened, and more, in his first term in office.
I don't care if I am called a fangirl, I am proud of this president and the choices he has had to make. I trust that he has good intentions. I feel secure in knowing that he does what is right for the country. I believe his heart is in the right place.
In spite of obstruction from so many corridors, hallways and offices of the nations capital -- look at how far we have come in just four years. Sometimes it is easy to miss the forest for the trees, but today I say sit back and look around. Look at the trees, the fauna, the flowers -- growth that has happened while we struggle.
I take great hope hope that we are going to continue our slow but forward moving progress. Sunday, the President will begin his second term in office. He's going to have our back for four more years, that is something to be happy about.
I've got his back in return. Without question, I've got his back. I'm proud to do so.
That makes me happy.
and 
Raine
There has been far too much sickness, death and sadness around here. This being a generally political and socially aware blog, I'm choosing to say this:
I am proud that we have Barack Hussein Obama as our President. Unabashedly proud.
There is a small but vocal minority who will find fault in everything this man has done -- or will do. You see it. It's on TV, social media and in public.
This President and his administration has saved our auto industry, stopped our economy from sinking, and given us health care reform. He's winding down our war in Afghanistan and we are done fighting in Iraq. He pushed to repeal DADT. He's is no longer enforcing DOMA -- he has come out for marriage equality. We have tax fairness. Jobs are on the uptick, unemployment is going down. He is respected among world leaders. Osama Bin Laden is dead.
Now is taking on the gun violence problem in our country.
All of these things have happened, and more, in his first term in office.
I don't care if I am called a fangirl, I am proud of this president and the choices he has had to make. I trust that he has good intentions. I feel secure in knowing that he does what is right for the country. I believe his heart is in the right place.
In spite of obstruction from so many corridors, hallways and offices of the nations capital -- look at how far we have come in just four years. Sometimes it is easy to miss the forest for the trees, but today I say sit back and look around. Look at the trees, the fauna, the flowers -- growth that has happened while we struggle.
I take great hope hope that we are going to continue our slow but forward moving progress. Sunday, the President will begin his second term in office. He's going to have our back for four more years, that is something to be happy about.
I've got his back in return. Without question, I've got his back. I'm proud to do so.
That makes me happy.
and Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:10:39
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:10:39
Morning 
The PS just killed me
The PS just killed me
Comment by 
Raine on 01/17/2013 14:16:47
Children know. they know.
Raine on 01/17/2013 14:16:47
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
The PS just killed me
Comment by 
TriSec on 01/17/2013 14:17:53
TriSec on 01/17/2013 14:17:53
Morning, comrades.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:18:09
they aren't jaded and lack the filter adults have
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:18:09
Quote by Raine:Children know. they know.Quote by wickedpam:
Morning
The PS just killed me
they aren't jaded and lack the filter adults have
Comment by TriSec on 01/17/2013 14:18:28
TriSec on 01/17/2013 14:18:28
Imagine how much more we could accomplish if our opponents were interested in America, instead of maximizing their power.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 14:31:55
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 14:31:55
Woman when I ask a question that I end with is that right? means answer yes or fucking NO! Not a 5 minute soliloquy oh some abstract notion of what you want on fucking website! :pounds heads on desk:
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 14:43:32
Raine on 01/17/2013 14:43:32
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 14:44:25
Raine on 01/17/2013 14:44:25
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 14:45:02
:boom:
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 14:45:02
Quote by Raine:
So in freaky news, Guess who is the newest Fox News contributor?
Dennis Kucinich
:boom:
Comment by 
Scoopster on 01/17/2013 14:45:19
Scoopster on 01/17/2013 14:45:19
Mornin' all! 
Last night I spent like 3 hours talking to my friend sorting everything out & helping her hunt for job leads. She's still on the treatment program so that's very good, and I should be gettin' everything including the bank fees paid back today.
Last night I spent like 3 hours talking to my friend sorting everything out & helping her hunt for job leads. She's still on the treatment program so that's very good, and I should be gettin' everything including the bank fees paid back today.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:47:19
yeah, what is that all about?
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:47:19
Quote by Raine:
So in freaky news, Guess who is the newest Fox News contributor?
Dennis Kucinich
yeah, what is that all about?
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 14:50:28
WEll I am so glad to read this.
Raine on 01/17/2013 14:50:28
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!
Last night I spent like 3 hours talking to my friend sorting everything out & helping her hunt for job leads. She's still on the treatment program so that's very good, and I should be gettin' everything including the bank fees paid back today.
Comment by TriSec on 01/17/2013 14:50:38
TriSec on 01/17/2013 14:50:38
I suspect that Dennis has gone so far left, he's actually coming back in the other direction.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:51:16
she's got a very good friend in you Scoop, I hope she knows how lucky she is.
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:51:16
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!
Last night I spent like 3 hours talking to my friend sorting everything out & helping her hunt for job leads. She's still on the treatment program so that's very good, and I should be gettin' everything including the bank fees paid back today.
she's got a very good friend in you Scoop, I hope she knows how lucky she is.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 14:51:53
Really, Al?
Really?
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 14:51:53
Quote by Raine:
And then there is this, Franken undecided about assault weapons ban.
Really, Al?
Really?
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 14:52:39
Raine on 01/17/2013 14:52:39
Quote by TriSec:
I suspect that Dennis has gone so far left, he's actually coming back in the other direction.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:57:16
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 14:57:16
you know what I think is going to interesting? the results from the CDC studying gun violence
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 14:57:20
Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 14:57:20
Scoopster, I am glad that you are getting some good news.
Raine, I think that the President has done much but I would like him to do more. Mind you, doing anything in face of a Republican Party that is the most conservative incarnation of that party in a century.
Raine, I think that the President has done much but I would like him to do more. Mind you, doing anything in face of a Republican Party that is the most conservative incarnation of that party in a century.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 14:58:57
Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 14:58:57
On top of the Republican politicians, through in Rush Limbaugh's remarks on kids writing the president. Disgusting.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 14:59:07
Agreed.
Raine on 01/17/2013 14:59:07
Quote by wickedpam:
you know what I think is going to interesting? the results from the CDC studying gun violence
Comment by TriSec on 01/17/2013 15:00:49
TriSec on 01/17/2013 15:00:49
Say gang, in some TriSecian good news....
I think we rarely discuss personal finances here, but I am pleased to report that for the first time in what feels like years, we've made it through one pay cycle without any "love notes" from the bank.
This is why I traded in an 11 mile commute for 40 (one way). Of course, my appendix had other ideas last year, which wound up crushing us, but I'm encouraged so far that 2013 might finally be a turnaround year in these parts.
I think we rarely discuss personal finances here, but I am pleased to report that for the first time in what feels like years, we've made it through one pay cycle without any "love notes" from the bank.
This is why I traded in an 11 mile commute for 40 (one way). Of course, my appendix had other ideas last year, which wound up crushing us, but I'm encouraged so far that 2013 might finally be a turnaround year in these parts.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 15:03:03
See, this is the kinda stuff I need for my soul today!
Raine on 01/17/2013 15:03:03
Quote by TriSec:
Say gang, in some TriSecian good news....
I think we rarely discuss personal finances here, but I am pleased to report that for the first time in what feels like years, we've made it through one pay cycle without any "love notes" from the bank.
This is why I traded in an 11 mile commute for 40 (one way). Of course, my appendix had other ideas last year, which wound up crushing us, but I'm encouraged so far that 2013 might finally be a turnaround year in these parts.
Comment by TriSec on 01/17/2013 15:03:04
British Naval Officer Eric Brown, who interviewed Irma Grese for Nuremburg, called her "The worst human being I have ever met."
Remarkably, Mr. Brown is still alive (aged 93), so perhaps a meeting with Rush can be arranged so Mr. Brown can re-assess his opinion.
TriSec on 01/17/2013 15:03:04
Quote by Will in Chicago:
On top of the Republican politicians, through in Rush Limbaugh's remarks on kids writing the president. Disgusting.
British Naval Officer Eric Brown, who interviewed Irma Grese for Nuremburg, called her "The worst human being I have ever met."
Remarkably, Mr. Brown is still alive (aged 93), so perhaps a meeting with Rush can be arranged so Mr. Brown can re-assess his opinion.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/17/2013 15:06:21
Ya know we had an interesting dilemma come up when we were sorting through the job listings. Since she's in treatment, she absolutely will NOT pass a drug screening. And we weren't sure if being up front about it would be a plus OR a minus.
Scoopster on 01/17/2013 15:06:21
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!
Last night I spent like 3 hours talking to my friend sorting everything out & helping her hunt for job leads. She's still on the treatment program so that's very good, and I should be gettin' everything including the bank fees paid back today.
she's got a very good friend in you Scoop, I hope she knows how lucky she is.
Ya know we had an interesting dilemma come up when we were sorting through the job listings. Since she's in treatment, she absolutely will NOT pass a drug screening. And we weren't sure if being up front about it would be a plus OR a minus.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:07:05
Good news indeed! Yay la familia TriSec!
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:07:05
Quote by TriSec:
Say gang, in some TriSecian good news....
I think we rarely discuss personal finances here, but I am pleased to report that for the first time in what feels like years, we've made it through one pay cycle without any "love notes" from the bank.
This is why I traded in an 11 mile commute for 40 (one way). Of course, my appendix had other ideas last year, which wound up crushing us, but I'm encouraged so far that 2013 might finally be a turnaround year in these parts.
Good news indeed! Yay la familia TriSec!
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 15:08:16
Good news. I am awaiting word today and tomorrow on my two most recent interviews.
I am still checking on jobs while I do so, although I am not finding much in teaching. I am seeing several non teaching jobs but I have not been called to interview for one in quite a long time.
Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 15:08:16
Quote by TriSec:
Say gang, in some TriSecian good news....
I think we rarely discuss personal finances here, but I am pleased to report that for the first time in what feels like years, we've made it through one pay cycle without any "love notes" from the bank.
This is why I traded in an 11 mile commute for 40 (one way). Of course, my appendix had other ideas last year, which wound up crushing us, but I'm encouraged so far that 2013 might finally be a turnaround year in these parts.
Good news. I am awaiting word today and tomorrow on my two most recent interviews.
I am still checking on jobs while I do so, although I am not finding much in teaching. I am seeing several non teaching jobs but I have not been called to interview for one in quite a long time.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 15:09:01
hhmm, that's a good question - I supposed it depends on the office culture of where she is applying too.
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 15:09:01
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!
Last night I spent like 3 hours talking to my friend sorting everything out & helping her hunt for job leads. She's still on the treatment program so that's very good, and I should be gettin' everything including the bank fees paid back today.
she's got a very good friend in you Scoop, I hope she knows how lucky she is.
Ya know we had an interesting dilemma come up when we were sorting through the job listings. Since she's in treatment, she absolutely will NOT pass a drug screening. And we weren't sure if being up front about it would be both a plus OR a minus.
hhmm, that's a good question - I supposed it depends on the office culture of where she is applying too.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:09:27
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:09:27
I've got the dead soldier of a partly finished Diet Coke on my desk from yesterdee. DC with a Cirpo and Flagyl back, not good. I am off soda. And dairy. This is not a bad thing I guess.
Comment by TriSec on 01/17/2013 15:11:38
It's interesting...I never got any of the taste changes or appetite suppression while I was on "Satan's Drool". But when they changed the regimen, over the last month or so I've noticed that water 'tastes like chemo'. Flavored beverages are still OK.
TriSec on 01/17/2013 15:11:38
Quote by Mondobubba:
I've got the dead soldier of a partly finished Diet Coke on my desk from yesterdee. DC with a Cirpo and Flagyl back, not good. I am off soda. And dairy. This is not a bad thing I guess.
It's interesting...I never got any of the taste changes or appetite suppression while I was on "Satan's Drool". But when they changed the regimen, over the last month or so I've noticed that water 'tastes like chemo'. Flavored beverages are still OK.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:26:13
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:26:13
Did anybody else hear the CEO of Whole Foods on NPR? Whatta dick!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 15:29:39
don't you mean Pretentious Foods?
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 15:29:39
Quote by Mondobubba:
Did anybody else hear the CEO of Whole Foods on NPR? Whatta dick!
don't you mean Pretentious Foods?
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:32:36
Dairy is almost impossible at this point I had some 1% milk at breakfast my last day in the hospital. It did not go well.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:32:36
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
I've got the dead soldier of a partly finished Diet Coke on my desk from yesterdee. DC with a Cirpo and Flagyl back, not good. I am off soda. And dairy. This is not a bad thing I guess.
It's interesting...I never got any of the taste changes or appetite suppression while I was on "Satan's Drool". But when they changed the regimen, over the last month or so I've noticed that water 'tastes like chemo'. Flavored beverages are still OK.
Dairy is almost impossible at this point I had some 1% milk at breakfast my last day in the hospital. It did not go well.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:38:01
Yeah them. I shop there from time to time. They are the only place I can find glycerin soap.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 15:38:01
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Did anybody else hear the CEO of Whole Foods on NPR? Whatta dick!
don't you mean Pretentious Foods?
Yeah them. I shop there from time to time. They are the only place I can find glycerin soap.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 15:43:25
you know you can make your own glycerin soap now, probably much cheaper too.
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 15:43:25
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Did anybody else hear the CEO of Whole Foods on NPR? Whatta dick!
don't you mean Pretentious Foods?
Yeah them. I shop there from time to time. They are the only place I can find glycerin soap.
you know you can make your own glycerin soap now, probably much cheaper too.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 16:06:36
The would require me to expend energy on product that can easily be purchased at a fine, upscale retailer. What I would love to find is Neutragena glycerin soap. It used to come in this out sized dense bar that would last about forever.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 16:06:36
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Did anybody else hear the CEO of Whole Foods on NPR? Whatta dick!
don't you mean Pretentious Foods?
Yeah them. I shop there from time to time. They are the only place I can find glycerin soap.
you know you can make your own glycerin soap now, probably much cheaper too.
The would require me to expend energy on product that can easily be purchased at a fine, upscale retailer. What I would love to find is Neutragena glycerin soap. It used to come in this out sized dense bar that would last about forever.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 16:09:28
I thought CVS sold that stuff.
Raine on 01/17/2013 16:09:28
Quote by Mondobubba:
The would require me to expend energy on product that can easily be purchased at a fine, upscale retailer. What I would love to find is Neutragena glycerin soap. It used to come in this out sized dense bar that would last about forever.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 16:09:40
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 16:09:40
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 16:10:11
If they do, not here.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 16:10:11
Quote by Raine:I thought CVS sold that stuff.Quote by Mondobubba:
The would require me to expend energy on product that can easily be purchased at a fine, upscale retailer. What I would love to find is Neutragena glycerin soap. It used to come in this out sized dense bar that would last about forever.
If they do, not here.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:11:34
yah, you don't strike me as a crafter
I don't think I've seen that soap in a while, though there are a lot of glycerin based soaps out on the market now
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:11:34
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Did anybody else hear the CEO of Whole Foods on NPR? Whatta dick!
don't you mean Pretentious Foods?
Yeah them. I shop there from time to time. They are the only place I can find glycerin soap.
you know you can make your own glycerin soap now, probably much cheaper too.
The would require me to expend energy on product that can easily be purchased at a fine, upscale retailer. What I would love to find is Neutragena glycerin soap. It used to come in this out sized dense bar that would last about forever.
yah, you don't strike me as a crafter
I don't think I've seen that soap in a while, though there are a lot of glycerin based soaps out on the market now
Comment by 
BobR on 01/17/2013 16:12:49
If you dare venture to the mall, Bath & Body Works used to sell glycerin soap in many scents. I haven't been there in years, so I don't know if that's still the case. No Neutrogena though
BobR on 01/17/2013 16:12:49
Quote by Raine:I thought CVS sold that stuff.Quote by Mondobubba:
The would require me to expend energy on product that can easily be purchased at a fine, upscale retailer. What I would love to find is Neutragena glycerin soap. It used to come in this out sized dense bar that would last about forever.
If you dare venture to the mall, Bath & Body Works used to sell glycerin soap in many scents. I haven't been there in years, so I don't know if that's still the case. No Neutrogena though
Comment by BobR on 01/17/2013 16:16:04
BobR on 01/17/2013 16:16:04
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 16:16:32
Raine does too.
Raine on 01/17/2013 16:16:32
Raine does too.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 16:19:02
Raine on 01/17/2013 16:19:02
you both win! I fold.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/17/2013 16:21:06
Scoopster on 01/17/2013 16:21:06
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 01/17/2013 16:24:12
trojanrabbit on 01/17/2013 16:24:12
Like an idiot, when I stopped by last night for the second blood test in two days, I had them take it out of the same arm. It's now essentially useless for anything but typing and even that's an adventure. So I have a "dead" wing, and a scratched foot, courtesy of Sophie, who got spooked while I was getting her food and decided to use my foot as a launching pad.
Doc ordered me some meds on Tuesday that will hopefully get my blood sugar under control. Was a bit worried that I hadn't heard from the online store about the new scripts yet. Downloaded the CVS app to my phone this morning and BINGO, my meds have shipped.
I have a new "neighbor" in my lab space....a temperature chamber. I don't think it heats well enough to function as a pizza oven, however
. Just hope it isn't too noisy.
For some reason I still have Superb Owl (the last one) on my TiVo so I pulled it off and de-commercialized it (which means instead of a 30GB file it's a 19GB file). I think I was always intending to present my Giants fanatic brother-in-law with a DVD of the game. Might be a nice surprise for Sunday.
Doc ordered me some meds on Tuesday that will hopefully get my blood sugar under control. Was a bit worried that I hadn't heard from the online store about the new scripts yet. Downloaded the CVS app to my phone this morning and BINGO, my meds have shipped.
I have a new "neighbor" in my lab space....a temperature chamber. I don't think it heats well enough to function as a pizza oven, however
. Just hope it isn't too noisy.For some reason I still have Superb Owl (the last one) on my TiVo so I pulled it off and de-commercialized it (which means instead of a 30GB file it's a 19GB file). I think I was always intending to present my Giants fanatic brother-in-law with a DVD of the game. Might be a nice surprise for Sunday.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 16:25:59
Fibinnacios!
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 16:25:59
Fibinnacios!
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 16:26:43
By The Writer/Comedian: James Schlarmann
Raine on 01/17/2013 16:26:43
A Proclamation,
Whereas, on the sixteenth day of January, in the year of someone’s Lord two thousand and thirteen, a proclamation was issued by some writer/comedian on a political “blog,†containing, among other things, the following:
“As of this date, going forward in perpetuity, given the overwhelming majority’s attitude towards sensible gun restrictions, I am no longer going to engage in debate or discourse with anyone who is among the very small but recalcitrant and vocal minority, known as Gun Zealots over the aforementioned sensible gun restrictions. And I am also hereby absolving the rest of the nation from their duty to involve any of their fellow Americans who fall into that descriptor – Gun Zealots – as well.
I vow to start this new era first and foremost on my website as well as on the accompanying Facebook page. Anyone who engages in belligerent, talking-point fueled nonsense as means of distracting from actual discourse will be banned, on sight and without prejudice. If you can argue against gun control without telling me I’m not allowed to participate, I’m or that I’m a Marxist-Leftist-Socialist-Pussy-Asshole-Douchebag simply because I share the opinion of the overwhelming majority, you are welcome to enjoy a vigorous and spirited debate. But if you are here to malign me or anyone else who is trying to discuss in a civil manner the problems facing this country in terms of gun violence and what some possible solutions are to fix them, you are not welcome here, ever again.
As firm a believer as I am in the First Amendment, and as firmly as I believe that the powers contained in that most sacred of legislative prose give the rest of the document it’s power, I will not tell you that you cannot spout your nonsense at all. It’s just not welcome here, in my forum, or any forum I conduct. And I hereby absolve any and all other Americans in the same situation of their responsibility to engage with Gun Zealots. It’s time for those who would prefer that mass murders be carried out from time to time instead of even talking about gun control measures to slink back among themselves and see if they have the requisite votes from stopping the rest of the country from moving forward, not to a total disarmament but to a restoration of common sense and societal responsibility. I do not aim to excise either the First or Second Amendment rights from Gun Zealots, but I, and no one else is under any legal or moral obligation to entertain the bleating and gnashing of teeth of the Gun Zealot. They are not out for discourse. They are out to arm our nation against each other.
When and if this small group of hyperbolic and histrionic Americans decides to stop resisting all attempts at dialogue, and can promise to not derail every discussion with hissy-fits and absurd claims that no gun laws ever work, when they are ready to stop insisting that every regulation is equal to prohibition, when they fucking grow up and stop pretending as if guns are benign implements of peace except only in the hands of the wicked, when they realize that the Second Amendment promises them to never have their guns ripped away by Federal authorities, and when they see that their fellow Americans who do wish to engage in dialogue and discussion are not the enemy, but instead someone with a desire to find ways to keep more innocents from being slaughtered, this proclamation will be null and void. They will be welcome back with open arms.
Until that day, I hereby emancipate the sane and rational majority from the tyranny of the small but extremely vocal minority. We can fear not, friends. There is not a violent uprising coming. President Obama does not have the legal authority to steal everyone’s guns. And he has no intention of doing that, and I promise you all that he will not, ever. And so it is with that recognition of the reality of the situation that I proclaim us all free from the chains that bind our society and keep us from finding common ground, and prevent us from at least trying, which is all we really want to do anyway.â€
By The Writer/Comedian: James Schlarmann
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:28:29
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:28:29
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 16:31:17
We have a trifecta here, peeps.
Raine on 01/17/2013 16:31:17
Quote by Scoopster:
Oho! How about a loose combination of the two plus a splash of bioscience?!
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 16:34:08
Mala, you are gonna love this. From the commensts at the link (bold face mine)
also his name is Tired in Columbus
Raine on 01/17/2013 16:34:08
Quote by Raine:
By The Writer/Comedian: James Schlarmann
Mala, you are gonna love this. From the commensts at the link (bold face mine)
I am not a Gun Zealot. I do own more several firearms. I have pistols for target shooting and personal protection. My long guns (shotguns and rifles) are for mainly for hunting, with a few just for target shooting. However, I also own one AR-15, and it never occurred to me to use it to shoot human beings. I bought it because I live in rural Texas, and feral hogs are a serious problem. When encountering a herd of wild pigs, it is quite advantageous to be able to fire more than two or three rounds, and as rapidly as possible. So, I do use my AR-15 for hunting something other than people. If that qualifies me as a Gun Zealot in your book, so be it.
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/17/2013 16:39:37
livingonli on 01/17/2013 16:39:37
Good morning, folks. Off today and it's a good thing the only thing I need to do today is get toilet paper.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 16:41:01
Don't wait until it's too late, dude.
Raine on 01/17/2013 16:41:01
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning, folks. Off today and it's a good thing the only thing I need to do today is get toilet paper.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:41:47
Oh Lord.
you know what makes me laugh is that I've occasionally watched American Hoggers (it was a moment of weakness) it looks like they use shot guns and dogs to clear out feral hogs
other liberal confession - I kinda Duck Dynasty
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:41:47
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:
By The Writer/Comedian: James Schlarmann
Mala, you are gonna love this. From the commensts at the link (bold face mine)also his name is Tired in ColumbusI am not a Gun Zealot. I do own more several firearms. I have pistols for target shooting and personal protection. My long guns (shotguns and rifles) are for mainly for hunting, with a few just for target shooting. However, I also own one AR-15, and it never occurred to me to use it to shoot human beings. I bought it because I live in rural Texas, and feral hogs are a serious problem. When encountering a herd of wild pigs, it is quite advantageous to be able to fire more than two or three rounds, and as rapidly as possible. So, I do use my AR-15 for hunting something other than people. If that qualifies me as a Gun Zealot in your book, so be it.
Oh Lord. you know what makes me laugh is that I've occasionally watched American Hoggers (it was a moment of weakness) it looks like they use shot guns and dogs to clear out feral hogs
other liberal confession - I kinda
Duck Dynasty
Comment by Scoopster on 01/17/2013 16:49:32
Scoopster on 01/17/2013 16:49:32
To be fair there is a Columbus, TX..
Even tho it's nestled between the urban arc of Houston, Austin & San Antonio, it does look somewhat rural.
Even tho it's nestled between the urban arc of Houston, Austin & San Antonio, it does look somewhat rural.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:52:39
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:52:39
Good luck finding a dress here Steph
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:53:17
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 16:53:17
Is anyone going to the DC show?
Comment by livingonli on 01/17/2013 16:57:43
I guess Shane-O and Leftneck Chick are if I go by what Stef said, but no one in our little group unless someone makes an unexpected trek. And now my workload will be picking up now that the NHL lockout is over since we have 4 teams to cover.
livingonli on 01/17/2013 16:57:43
Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
I guess Shane-O and Leftneck Chick are if I go by what Stef said, but no one in our little group unless someone makes an unexpected trek. And now my workload will be picking up now that the NHL lockout is over since we have 4 teams to cover.
Comment by 
clintster on 01/17/2013 16:59:48
Wish I could. TBH, I thought by now I'd have a job where I could afford to go and snag VIP seating, then hang around for the inauguration. Guess I'll just have to settle for WOM reports from Sexy Liberal and watching Our Prez taking the oath on TV.
clintster on 01/17/2013 16:59:48
Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
Wish I could. TBH, I thought by now I'd have a job where I could afford to go and snag VIP seating, then hang around for the inauguration. Guess I'll just have to settle for WOM reports from Sexy Liberal and watching Our Prez taking the oath on TV.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:06:29
Yeah those 5.56mm rounds from an AR are so gonna bring down a feral pig! :eyeroll:
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:06:29
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:
By The Writer/Comedian: James Schlarmann
Mala, you are gonna love this. From the commensts at the link (bold face mine)also his name is Tired in ColumbusI am not a Gun Zealot. I do own more several firearms. I have pistols for target shooting and personal protection. My long guns (shotguns and rifles) are for mainly for hunting, with a few just for target shooting. However, I also own one AR-15, and it never occurred to me to use it to shoot human beings. I bought it because I live in rural Texas, and feral hogs are a serious problem. When encountering a herd of wild pigs, it is quite advantageous to be able to fire more than two or three rounds, and as rapidly as possible. So, I do use my AR-15 for hunting something other than people. If that qualifies me as a Gun Zealot in your book, so be it.
Yeah those 5.56mm rounds from an AR are so gonna bring down a feral pig! :eyeroll:
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:07:34
oh that reminds me - don't know if this will help but did hear recently that Fairfax county is going to hiring about 200 teachers and educational staff - I think this year(?) Not sure if you want to move that far away though.
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:07:34
Quote by clintster:Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
Wish I could. TBH, I thought by now I'd have a job where I could afford to go and snag VIP seating, then hang around for the inauguration. Guess I'll just have to settle for WOM reports from Sexy Liberal and watching Our Prez taking the oath on TV.
oh that reminds me - don't know if this will help but did hear recently that Fairfax county is going to hiring about 200 teachers and educational staff - I think this year(?) Not sure if you want to move that far away though.
Comment by TriSec on 01/17/2013 17:16:27
TriSec on 01/17/2013 17:16:27
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 17:16:52
NAw. I would have liked to -- especially knowing that Rocky Mountain Mike is in town, but it is just too much of a hassle.
And I'll leave it there.
Raine on 01/17/2013 17:16:52
Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
And I'll leave it there.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:18:51
hey, I don't venture into DC in the winter unless its important so I understand
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:18:51
Quote by Raine:NAw. I would have liked to -- especially knowing that Rocky Mountain Mike is in town, but it is just too much of a hassle.Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
And I'll leave it there.
hey, I don't venture into DC in the winter unless its important so I understand
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 17:19:28
HERe is the thing -- tell me ONE animal that doesn't run upon hearing the first gun shot. Don't get me wrong, I see different needs for guns -- I agree about that.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
Raine on 01/17/2013 17:19:28
Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 17:20:21
Mala, you should make sure will gets this information.
Raine on 01/17/2013 17:20:21
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by clintster:Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
Wish I could. TBH, I thought by now I'd have a job where I could afford to go and snag VIP seating, then hang around for the inauguration. Guess I'll just have to settle for WOM reports from Sexy Liberal and watching Our Prez taking the oath on TV.
oh that reminds me - don't know if this will help but did hear recently that Fairfax county is going to hiring about 200 teachers and educational staff - I think this year(?) Not sure if you want to move that far away though.
Mala, you should make sure will gets this information.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:22:46
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:22:46
Kind of a meta point about gun enthusiests, and their appalling lack of knowledge of ballistics of the bullet from an AR type rifle. Without being too technical, the 5.56 round is designed to have a high velocity which compensates some for its low mass. One of the things that it know to do when it hits the target is tumble end over end. What this does is inflict massive hydrostatic shock and tissue damage to the target. This is why the rifle is a terrible hunting weapon. The AR-15 designed as military weapon, which has one thing to do; incapacitate the enemy quickly and effiecently.
Talk all you want to about using to hunt feral pigs, dude. Would you use a ball peen hammer when you should be using a claw hammer. Right tool for the job people.
Talk all you want to about using to hunt feral pigs, dude. Would you use a ball peen hammer when you should be using a claw hammer. Right tool for the job people.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:24:11
Feral pigs are very aggressive critters, actually. They don't run from gun fire.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:24:11
Quote by Raine:HERe is the thing -- tell me ONE animal that doesn't run upon hearing the first gun shot. Don't get me wrong, I see different needs for guns -- I agree about that.Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
Feral pigs are very aggressive critters, actually. They don't run from gun fire.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 17:24:47
Thank you for that explanation.
Raine on 01/17/2013 17:24:47
Quote by Mondobubba:
Kind of a meta point about gun enthusiests, and their appalling lack of knowledge of ballistics of the bullet from an AR type rifle. Without being too technical, the 5.56 round is designed to have a high velocity which compensates some for its low mass. One of the things that it know to do when it hits the target is tumble end over end. What this does is inflict massive hydrostatic shock and tissue damage to the target. This is why the rifle is a terrible hunting weapon. The AR-15 designed as military weapon, which has one thing to do; incapacitate the enemy quickly and effiecently.
Talk all you want to about using to hunt feral pigs, dude. Would you use a ball peen hammer when you should be using a claw hammer. Right tool for the job people.
Comment by TriSec on 01/17/2013 17:28:03
TriSec on 01/17/2013 17:28:03
I've also noted that military-style assault rifles excel at one thing - volume of fire.
In a combat situation, you don't necessarily want to kill your enemy...what you want to do is make him keep his head down so somebody else can get in a better position to take the shot.
Hence - suppressive fire. If the enemy is busy hiding in the bunker, or blindly returning fire, it's just a hair bit easier for the guy with the grenade to come up on the blindside and get the whole lot of them.
This is what assault rifles excel at - range, accuracy, and weight of fire, as Mondo noted, are all secondary.
In a combat situation, you don't necessarily want to kill your enemy...what you want to do is make him keep his head down so somebody else can get in a better position to take the shot.
Hence - suppressive fire. If the enemy is busy hiding in the bunker, or blindly returning fire, it's just a hair bit easier for the guy with the grenade to come up on the blindside and get the whole lot of them.
This is what assault rifles excel at - range, accuracy, and weight of fire, as Mondo noted, are all secondary.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 17:29:04
No?
I know they are agressive I'd hope you get my point.
Raine on 01/17/2013 17:29:04
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:HERe is the thing -- tell me ONE animal that doesn't run upon hearing the first gun shot. Don't get me wrong, I see different needs for guns -- I agree about that.Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
Feral pigs are very aggressive critters, actually. They don't run from gun fire.
I know they are agressive I'd hope you get my point.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:30:47
squirrel in my neighborhood runs if you look at him funny - don't need no gun to scare him off
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:30:47
Quote by Raine:HERe is the thing -- tell me ONE animal that doesn't run upon hearing the first gun shot. Don't get me wrong, I see different needs for guns -- I agree about that.Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
squirrel in my neighborhood runs if you look at him funny - don't need no gun to scare him off
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 17:32:04
I am still checking Boston, but i have a good reason to check on Virginia. So, I guess I will spend a little time going through the Department of Education site and see if my license can transfer over. Thanks!!
Also, I should possibly hear from two jobs today and tomorrow. (I am making a followup call around 1 PM Central with one principal.)
Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 17:32:04
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by clintster:Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
Wish I could. TBH, I thought by now I'd have a job where I could afford to go and snag VIP seating, then hang around for the inauguration. Guess I'll just have to settle for WOM reports from Sexy Liberal and watching Our Prez taking the oath on TV.
oh that reminds me - don't know if this will help but did hear recently that Fairfax county is going to hiring about 200 teachers and educational staff - I think this year(?) Not sure if you want to move that far away though.
Mala, you should make sure will gets this information.
I am still checking Boston, but i have a good reason to check on Virginia. So, I guess I will spend a little time going through the Department of Education site and see if my license can transfer over. Thanks!!
Also, I should possibly hear from two jobs today and tomorrow. (I am making a followup call around 1 PM Central with one principal.)
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:34:25
hope it can. kinda sucks that you have to get a separate certification in each state
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:34:25
Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by clintster:Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
Wish I could. TBH, I thought by now I'd have a job where I could afford to go and snag VIP seating, then hang around for the inauguration. Guess I'll just have to settle for WOM reports from Sexy Liberal and watching Our Prez taking the oath on TV.
oh that reminds me - don't know if this will help but did hear recently that Fairfax county is going to hiring about 200 teachers and educational staff - I think this year(?) Not sure if you want to move that far away though.
Mala, you should make sure will gets this information.
I am still checking Boston, but i have a good reason to check on Virginia. So, I guess I will spend a little time going through the Department of Education site and see if my license can transfer over. Thanks!!
Also, I should possibly hear from two jobs today and tomorrow. (I am making a followup call around 1 PM Central with one principal.)
hope it can. kinda sucks that you have to get a separate certification in each state
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:40:23
Oh trust me, I do.
Part of the feral pig problem is they, unlike a lot of other nusense animal (think the exploding deer population in your parts) is their aggression and general lack of fear.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:40:23
Quote by Raine:No?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:HERe is the thing -- tell me ONE animal that doesn't run upon hearing the first gun shot. Don't get me wrong, I see different needs for guns -- I agree about that.Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
Feral pigs are very aggressive critters, actually. They don't run from gun fire.
I know they are agressive I'd hope you get my point.
Oh trust me, I do.
Part of the feral pig problem is they, unlike a lot of other nusense animal (think the exploding deer population in your parts) is their aggression and general lack of fear.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 17:44:20
From a cursory look, it looks like it will be relatively cheap to get a license in Virginia. Unlike MA, it does not seem that I need to take a test. So, I will put aside some money even if I get a job at the Chicago Public Schools. (One place I am expecting to hear from may close this year, so I would like to have options.) Hopefully, the pollen from the cherry trees near DC will not play havok with my allergies if I move.
Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 17:44:20
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by clintster:Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
Wish I could. TBH, I thought by now I'd have a job where I could afford to go and snag VIP seating, then hang around for the inauguration. Guess I'll just have to settle for WOM reports from Sexy Liberal and watching Our Prez taking the oath on TV.
oh that reminds me - don't know if this will help but did hear recently that Fairfax county is going to hiring about 200 teachers and educational staff - I think this year(?) Not sure if you want to move that far away though.
Mala, you should make sure will gets this information.
I am still checking Boston, but i have a good reason to check on Virginia. So, I guess I will spend a little time going through the Department of Education site and see if my license can transfer over. Thanks!!
Also, I should possibly hear from two jobs today and tomorrow. (I am making a followup call around 1 PM Central with one principal.)
hope it can. kinda sucks that you have to get a separate certification in each state
From a cursory look, it looks like it will be relatively cheap to get a license in Virginia. Unlike MA, it does not seem that I need to take a test. So, I will put aside some money even if I get a job at the Chicago Public Schools. (One place I am expecting to hear from may close this year, so I would like to have options.) Hopefully, the pollen from the cherry trees near DC will not play havok with my allergies if I move.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 17:45:01
I basically found it funny that last week a caller on the Miller show said he needed his assault rifle for packs of wild hogs, and then here today, I saw it again. (could be the same fellow, I don;t know)
I know it is a problem, but this is just not a good enough reason for not having gun control issues put in place.
Raine on 01/17/2013 17:45:01
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:No?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:HERe is the thing -- tell me ONE animal that doesn't run upon hearing the first gun shot. Don't get me wrong, I see different needs for guns -- I agree about that.Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
Feral pigs are very aggressive critters, actually. They don't run from gun fire.
I know they are agressive I'd hope you get my point.
Oh trust me, I do.
I know it is a problem, but this is just not a good enough reason for not having gun control issues put in place.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 17:47:16
Fairfax is far enough away from DC proper that I think that won't be a big issue.
Plus, will you have a few friends here that are willing to give you personal references.
Raine on 01/17/2013 17:47:16
Quote by Will in Chicago:
From a cursory look, it looks like it will be relatively cheap to get a license in Virginia. Unlike MA, it does not seem that I need to take a test. So, I will put aside some money even if I get a job at the Chicago Public Schools. (One place I am expecting to hear from may close this year, so I would like to have options.) Hopefully, the pollen from the cherry trees near DC will not play havok with my allergies if I move.
Plus, will you have a few friends here that are willing to give you personal references.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 17:48:23
Stupit deparpment of edumacation, they hoard over everything....
Raine on 01/17/2013 17:48:23
Quote by wickedpam:
hope it can. kinda sucks that you have to get a separate certification in each state
Stupit deparpment of edumacation, they hoard over everything....
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:52:10
it is a bit off that feral pigs would be randomly be mentioned again - wonder if its a talking point that only certain people are pushing
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:52:10
Quote by Raine:I basically found it funny that last week a caller on the Miller show said he needed his assault rifle for packs of wild hogs, and then here today, I saw it again. (could be the same fellow, I don;t know)Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:No?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:HERe is the thing -- tell me ONE animal that doesn't run upon hearing the first gun shot. Don't get me wrong, I see different needs for guns -- I agree about that.Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
Feral pigs are very aggressive critters, actually. They don't run from gun fire.
I know they are agressive I'd hope you get my point.
Oh trust me, I do.
I know it is a problem, but this is just not a good enough reason for not having gun control issues put in place.
it is a bit off that feral pigs would be randomly be mentioned again - wonder if its a talking point that only certain people are pushing
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:55:41
I bet they use those little red school house for all our Permanent Records
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 17:55:41
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
hope it can. kinda sucks that you have to get a separate certification in each state
Stupit deparpment of edumacation, they hoard over everything....
I bet they use those little red school house for all our Permanent Records
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:57:02
Ya think?
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:57:02
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:I basically found it funny that last week a caller on the Miller show said he needed his assault rifle for packs of wild hogs, and then here today, I saw it again. (could be the same fellow, I don;t know)Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:No?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:HERe is the thing -- tell me ONE animal that doesn't run upon hearing the first gun shot. Don't get me wrong, I see different needs for guns -- I agree about that.Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
Feral pigs are very aggressive critters, actually. They don't run from gun fire.
I know they are agressive I'd hope you get my point.
Oh trust me, I do.
I know it is a problem, but this is just not a good enough reason for not having gun control issues put in place.
it is a bit off that feral pigs would be randomly be mentioned again - wonder if its a talking point that only certain people are pushing
Ya think?
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:58:41
There is a problem with exploding deer populations, but who want to say they killed Bambi's mom. Pigs are much scarier talking point.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 17:58:41
Quote by Raine:I basically found it funny that last week a caller on the Miller show said he needed his assault rifle for packs of wild hogs, and then here today, I saw it again. (could be the same fellow, I don;t know)Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:No?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:HERe is the thing -- tell me ONE animal that doesn't run upon hearing the first gun shot. Don't get me wrong, I see different needs for guns -- I agree about that.Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, that hog dude kinda plays into what I've been saying, that maybe a regional approach to gun control might be in order.
I live in the city. I don't need a rifle. But Alaska, Montana, and evidently parts of Texas....well, OK. Point taken.
But come one HERDS OF FERAL HOGS are a threat to our security and that is why someone needs an assault rifle?
Feral pigs are very aggressive critters, actually. They don't run from gun fire.
I know they are agressive I'd hope you get my point.
Oh trust me, I do.
I know it is a problem, but this is just not a good enough reason for not having gun control issues put in place.
There is a problem with exploding deer populations, but who want to say they killed Bambi's mom. Pigs are much scarier talking point.
Comment by Scoopster on 01/17/2013 18:04:06
Scoopster on 01/17/2013 18:04:06
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 18:16:14
I had been hoping they would have a summer show here and we could time it with a meet up but alas no.
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 18:16:14
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
I guess Shane-O and Leftneck Chick are if I go by what Stef said, but no one in our little group unless someone makes an unexpected trek. And now my workload will be picking up now that the NHL lockout is over since we have 4 teams to cover.
I had been hoping they would have a summer show here and we could time it with a meet up but alas no.
Comment by livingonli on 01/17/2013 18:26:37
I guess it's frustrating that they scaled down to 3 shows this year with one in the east, one in the midwest, and one out west. I guess the tour was very time consuming.
livingonli on 01/17/2013 18:26:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
I guess Shane-O and Leftneck Chick are if I go by what Stef said, but no one in our little group unless someone makes an unexpected trek. And now my workload will be picking up now that the NHL lockout is over since we have 4 teams to cover.
I had been hoping they would have a summer show here and we could time it with a meet up but alas no.
I guess it's frustrating that they scaled down to 3 shows this year with one in the east, one in the midwest, and one out west. I guess the tour was very time consuming.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 18:52:24
Want to know what is like have no super-ego to rein in your id? Look no further.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 18:52:24
Want to know what is like have no super-ego to rein in your id? Look no further.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 18:55:26
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 18:55:26
Comment by BobR on 01/17/2013 19:18:52
exploding deer? Is that the latest tactic from al Qaeda?
BobR on 01/17/2013 19:18:52
Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a problem with exploding deer populations, but who want to say they killed Bambi's mom. Pigs are much scarier talking point.
exploding deer? Is that the latest tactic from al Qaeda?
Comment by livingonli on 01/17/2013 19:21:38
I didn't know they were combustible.
livingonli on 01/17/2013 19:21:38
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a problem with exploding deer populations, but who want to say they killed Bambi's mom. Pigs are much scarier talking point.
exploding deer? Is that the latest tactic from al Qaeda?
I didn't know they were combustible.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 19:34:34
Raine on 01/17/2013 19:34:34
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 19:35:15
Trust me, if they get into the barley fields, it could be dangerous.
Raine on 01/17/2013 19:35:15
Quote by livingonli:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a problem with exploding deer populations, but who want to say they killed Bambi's mom. Pigs are much scarier talking point.
exploding deer? Is that the latest tactic from al Qaeda?
I didn't know they were combustible.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 19:41:03
Raine on 01/17/2013 19:41:03
Ed Shultz is wrong about this Te'o story.
I just read the deadspin piece.
and before that, I read this.
I just read the deadspin piece.
and before that, I read this.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/17/2013 20:13:05
Somewhere in Britain there's a whole zoo full of exploding animals.
There are even exploding musicians.
trojanrabbit on 01/17/2013 20:13:05
Quote by livingonli:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a problem with exploding deer populations, but who want to say they killed Bambi's mom. Pigs are much scarier talking point.
exploding deer? Is that the latest tactic from al Qaeda?
I didn't know they were combustible.
Somewhere in Britain there's a whole zoo full of exploding animals.
There are even exploding musicians.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 20:14:30
ok there's something I'm not getting - either the kid got con'ed or he was part of the con - why is this a big story?
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 20:14:30
Quote by Raine:
Ed Shultz is wrong about this Te'o story.
I just read the deadspin piece.
and before that, I read this.
ok there's something I'm not getting - either the kid got con'ed or he was part of the con - why is this a big story?
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/17/2013 20:19:36
Because he may have been given more consideration (pity) for awards which would affect hi$ NFL draft $tanding.
/not that I know much about what is going on, but that seems as good a reason as any for ESPN to go full freak-out. SCANDALOUS!!!
trojanrabbit on 01/17/2013 20:19:36
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Ed Shultz is wrong about this Te'o story.
I just read the deadspin piece.
and before that, I read this.
ok there's something I'm not getting - either the kid got con'ed or he was part of the con - why is this a big story?
Because he may have been given more consideration (pity) for awards which would affect hi$ NFL draft $tanding.
/not that I know much about what is going on, but that seems as good a reason as any for ESPN to go full freak-out. SCANDALOUS!!!
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 20:36:20
Rabbit, that is the sub story here. The one everyone is salivating over.
I just find it hard to believe that someone would go to such lengths.
Something is strange, but I don't think the hoax was to get him a better draft pick. I kinda like that the catfish dude is involved.
I didn't know what catfishing was in this context until today. I gotta see if that movie is on Netflix.
Raine on 01/17/2013 20:36:20
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Ed Shultz is wrong about this Te'o story.
I just read the deadspin piece.
and before that, I read this.
ok there's something I'm not getting - either the kid got con'ed or he was part of the con - why is this a big story?
Because he may have been given more consideration (pity) for awards which would affect hi$ NFL draft $tanding.
/not that I know much about what is going on, but that seems as good a reason as any for ESPN to go full freak-out. SCANDALOUS!!!
I just find it hard to believe that someone would go to such lengths.
Something is strange, but I don't think the hoax was to get him a better draft pick. I kinda like that the catfish dude is involved.
I didn't know what catfishing was in this context until today. I gotta see if that movie is on Netflix.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 20:39:27
Well played! 
perfect Rabbit. made me smile today.
Raine on 01/17/2013 20:39:27
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by livingonli:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a problem with exploding deer populations, but who want to say they killed Bambi's mom. Pigs are much scarier talking point.
exploding deer? Is that the latest tactic from al Qaeda?
I didn't know they were combustible.
Somewhere in Britain there's a whole zoo full of exploding animals.
There are even exploding musicians.
perfect Rabbit. made me smile today.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 20:42:25
Raine on 01/17/2013 20:42:25
You know, Randi knows damn how to handle fucking RWNJ.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 20:43:04
edited.
Raine on 01/17/2013 20:43:04
Quote by Raine:
You know, Randi knows damn well how to handle fucking RWNJ.
edited.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 20:43:37
maybe its that I don't follow sports, I mean I feel bad for the kid if this was something done to him, no one likes to be conned like that, its not nice.
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 20:43:37
Quote by Raine:Rabbit, that is the sub story here. The one everyone is salivating over.Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Ed Shultz is wrong about this Te'o story.
I just read the deadspin piece.
and before that, I read this.
ok there's something I'm not getting - either the kid got con'ed or he was part of the con - why is this a big story?
Because he may have been given more consideration (pity) for awards which would affect hi$ NFL draft $tanding.
/not that I know much about what is going on, but that seems as good a reason as any for ESPN to go full freak-out. SCANDALOUS!!!
I just find it hard to believe that someone would go to such lengths.
Something is strange, but I don't think the hoax was to get him a better draft pick. I kinda like that the catfish dude is involved.
I didn't know what catfishing was in this context until today. I gotta see if that movie is on Netflix.
maybe its that I don't follow sports, I mean I feel bad for the kid if this was something done to him, no one likes to be conned like that, its not nice.
Comment by livingonli on 01/17/2013 20:52:19
Listening to the Gun Nuts makes me wonder if they aren't mentally challenged as well.
livingonli on 01/17/2013 20:52:19
Quote by Raine:
You know, Randi knows damn how to handle fucking RWNJ.
Listening to the Gun Nuts makes me wonder if they aren't mentally challenged as well.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 20:56:05
I think a few of them are just not smart people.
Raine on 01/17/2013 20:56:05
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:
You know, Randi knows damn how to handle fucking RWNJ.
Listening to the Gun Nuts makes me wonder if they aren't mentally challenged as well.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 20:57:40
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 20:57:40
For a buck-ass crazy state, the people of Texas run to the nice.
Comment by clintster on 01/17/2013 21:07:48
I need to look into certification reqs here in NC. I had a couple of theatre teaching job prospects close by, but I got turned down for both of them. I think it might help me to dive in for cert in NC (and VA as well ) Thanks for the tip, Mala. I will definitely keep my eyes and ears open; if you hear of something opening let me know.
clintster on 01/17/2013 21:07:48
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Will in Chicago:Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by clintster:Quote by wickedpam:
Is anyone going to the DC show?
Wish I could. TBH, I thought by now I'd have a job where I could afford to go and snag VIP seating, then hang around for the inauguration. Guess I'll just have to settle for WOM reports from Sexy Liberal and watching Our Prez taking the oath on TV.
oh that reminds me - don't know if this will help but did hear recently that Fairfax county is going to hiring about 200 teachers and educational staff - I think this year(?) Not sure if you want to move that far away though.
Mala, you should make sure will gets this information.
I am still checking Boston, but i have a good reason to check on Virginia. So, I guess I will spend a little time going through the Department of Education site and see if my license can transfer over. Thanks!!
Also, I should possibly hear from two jobs today and tomorrow. (I am making a followup call around 1 PM Central with one principal.)
hope it can. kinda sucks that you have to get a separate certification in each state
I need to look into certification reqs here in NC. I had a couple of theatre teaching job prospects close by, but I got turned down for both of them. I think it might help me to dive in for cert in NC (and VA as well
) Thanks for the tip, Mala. I will definitely keep my eyes and ears open; if you hear of something opening let me know.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 21:21:07
Yes, highly. You didn't know?
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 21:21:07
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
There is a problem with exploding deer populations, but who want to say they killed Bambi's mom. Pigs are much scarier talking point.
exploding deer? Is that the latest tactic from al Qaeda?
Yes, highly. You didn't know?
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 21:28:28
Two words: Heisman Trophy. He's in the running or won it. I really don't know. If he was a dude on the Fighting Irish's practice squad we wouldn't be having this discussion.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 21:28:28
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Ed Shultz is wrong about this Te'o story.
I just read the deadspin piece.
and before that, I read this.
ok there's something I'm not getting - either the kid got con'ed or he was part of the con - why is this a big story?
Two words: Heisman Trophy. He's in the running or won it. I really don't know. If he was a dude on the Fighting Irish's practice squad we wouldn't be having this discussion.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 21:37:09
I was half joking about the cherry blossoms, as my allergies are ragweed and house dust. Also, I am not sure if most districts do take personal references. However, help finding a place to live would be good. (Ideally, pet friendly. As I type this, a picture of my dog Holly sits before her ashes. Still missing her, although her adoptive golden lab daughter next door always greats me warmly.)
No word on any places that I interviewed of late, but another Chicago Public School contacted me. It is on probation, but is in better shape than one of the places that I interviewed at last week.
Will in Chicago on 01/17/2013 21:37:09
Quote by Raine:Fairfax is far enough away from DC proper that I think that won't be a big issue.Quote by Will in Chicago:
From a cursory look, it looks like it will be relatively cheap to get a license in Virginia. Unlike MA, it does not seem that I need to take a test. So, I will put aside some money even if I get a job at the Chicago Public Schools. (One place I am expecting to hear from may close this year, so I would like to have options.) Hopefully, the pollen from the cherry trees near DC will not play havok with my allergies if I move.
Plus, will you have a few friends here that are willing to give you personal references.
I was half joking about the cherry blossoms, as my allergies are ragweed and house dust. Also, I am not sure if most districts do take personal references. However, help finding a place to live would be good. (Ideally, pet friendly. As I type this, a picture of my dog Holly sits before her ashes. Still missing her, although her adoptive golden lab daughter next door always greats me warmly.)
No word on any places that I interviewed of late, but another Chicago Public School contacted me. It is on probation, but is in better shape than one of the places that I interviewed at last week.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 21:48:45
Will you have three friends here in the area that will help you find a place.
I'm sending Holly love into the universe. Pet friendly shouldn't be a problem.
Raine on 01/17/2013 21:48:45
Quote by Will in Chicago:
I was half joking about the cherry blossoms, as my allergies are ragweed and house dust. Also, I am not sure if most districts do take personal references. However, help finding a place to live would be good. (Ideally, pet friendly. As I type this, a picture of my dog Holly sits before her ashes. Still missing her, although her adoptive golden lab daughter next door always greats me warmly.)
No word on any places that I interviewed of late, but another Chicago Public School contacted me. It is on probation, but is in better shape than one of the places that I interviewed at last week.
I'm sending Holly love into the universe. Pet friendly shouldn't be a problem.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 21:56:09
are you kidding people here are nuts about their pets - esp in Alexandria!
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 21:56:09
Quote by Raine:Will you have three friends here in the area that will help you find a place.Quote by Will in Chicago:
I was half joking about the cherry blossoms, as my allergies are ragweed and house dust. Also, I am not sure if most districts do take personal references. However, help finding a place to live would be good. (Ideally, pet friendly. As I type this, a picture of my dog Holly sits before her ashes. Still missing her, although her adoptive golden lab daughter next door always greats me warmly.)
No word on any places that I interviewed of late, but another Chicago Public School contacted me. It is on probation, but is in better shape than one of the places that I interviewed at last week.
I'm sending Holly love into the universe. Pet friendly shouldn't be a problem.
are you kidding people here are nuts about their pets - esp in Alexandria!
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 22:14:35
not happy with the Mic.
Glad I have this.
I don't mind going straight to the source for radio hosts that I like, I Actually like plugging into local station to give them bandwidth hits.
Raine on 01/17/2013 22:14:35
not happy with the Mic. Glad I have this.
I don't mind going straight to the source for radio hosts that I like, I Actually like plugging into local station to give them bandwidth hits.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 22:16:01
Hells yeah.
WOOF!
Raine on 01/17/2013 22:16:01
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Will you have three friends here in the area that will help you find a place.Quote by Will in Chicago:
I was half joking about the cherry blossoms, as my allergies are ragweed and house dust. Also, I am not sure if most districts do take personal references. However, help finding a place to live would be good. (Ideally, pet friendly. As I type this, a picture of my dog Holly sits before her ashes. Still missing her, although her adoptive golden lab daughter next door always greats me warmly.)
No word on any places that I interviewed of late, but another Chicago Public School contacted me. It is on probation, but is in better shape than one of the places that I interviewed at last week.
I'm sending Holly love into the universe. Pet friendly shouldn't be a problem.
are you kidding people here are nuts about their pets - esp in Alexandria!
Hells yeah.
WOOF!
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 22:18:11
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 22:18:11
So we're having a contest at work for my department tomorrow. The prizes are tickets to the circus. I sent the manager of the department an email explaining my feeling on circuses and animal cruelty. I got one back from him saying if you win, we'll come up with an alternative prize. I'm a little stunned.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 22:24:18
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 22:24:18
Can ask the hive mind here what the big freaking deal about Lance Armstrong coming clean on his doping is? He was in a sport that, if you weren't using some sort of doping you didn't stand a snowball's chance in hell of winning. Anybody want to take a crack?
Comment by wickedpam on 01/17/2013 22:27:39
don't ask me, I don't really get anything to do with sports (accept hockey)
wickedpam on 01/17/2013 22:27:39
Quote by Mondobubba:
Can ask the hive mind here what the big freaking deal about Lance Armstrong coming clean on his doping is? He was in a sport that, if you weren't using some sort of doping you didn't stand a snowball's chance in hell of winning. Anybody want to take a crack?
don't ask me, I don't really get anything to do with sports (accept hockey)
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 22:50:00
ac·cept [ak-sept] Show IPA
verb (used with object)
1.to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor: to accept a present; to accept a proposal.
2.to agree or consent to; accede to: to accept a treaty; to accept an apology.
3.to respond or answer affirmatively to: to accept an invitation.
4.to undertake the responsibility, duties, honors, etc., of: to accept the office of president.
5.to receive or admit formally, as to a college or club.
ex·cept1 [ik-sept] Show IPA
preposition
1.with the exclusion of; excluding; save; but: They were all there except me.
conjunction
2.only; with the exception (usually followed by that ): parallel cases except that one is younger than the other.
3.otherwise than; but (followed by an adv., phrase, or clause): well fortified except here.
4.Archaic. unless.
5.except for, if it were not for: She would travel more except for lack of money.
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 22:50:00
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Can ask the hive mind here what the big freaking deal about Lance Armstrong coming clean on his doping is? He was in a sport that, if you weren't using some sort of doping you didn't stand a snowball's chance in hell of winning. Anybody want to take a crack?
don't ask me, I don't really get anything to do with sports (accept hockey)
ac·cept [ak-sept] Show IPA
verb (used with object)
1.to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor: to accept a present; to accept a proposal.
2.to agree or consent to; accede to: to accept a treaty; to accept an apology.
3.to respond or answer affirmatively to: to accept an invitation.
4.to undertake the responsibility, duties, honors, etc., of: to accept the office of president.
5.to receive or admit formally, as to a college or club.
ex·cept1 [ik-sept] Show IPA
preposition
1.with the exclusion of; excluding; save; but: They were all there except me.
conjunction
2.only; with the exception (usually followed by that ): parallel cases except that one is younger than the other.
3.otherwise than; but (followed by an adv., phrase, or clause): well fortified except here.
4.Archaic. unless.
5.except for, if it were not for: She would travel more except for lack of money.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 22:52:13
Mondobubba on 01/17/2013 22:52:13
Mala. 
Comment by BobR on 01/17/2013 23:22:10
Mr. Grammar Police, don't you mean "Want to know what it is like having no super-ego to rein in your id"?
BobR on 01/17/2013 23:22:10
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala.
Quote by Mondobubba:
Want to know what is like have no super-ego to rein in your id? Look no further.
Mr. Grammar Police, don't you mean "Want to know what it is like having no super-ego to rein in your id"?
Comment by clintster on 01/17/2013 23:26:26
clintster on 01/17/2013 23:26:26
Well this should be interesting: it's snowing to beat the band, the main power's out (on a portable generator now), and my county's on a winter storm warning AND a flash flood watch. Anyone wanna come for a visit?
Comment by livingonli on 01/17/2013 23:42:04
livingonli on 01/17/2013 23:42:04
Sounds beautiful. They must be really loving it down in Alabama and Mississippi.
Comment by Raine on 01/17/2013 23:55:35
oof.
our winter storm warning got cancelled.
Raine on 01/17/2013 23:55:35
Quote by clintster:
Well this should be interesting: it's snowing to beat the band, the main power's out (on a portable generator now), and my county's on a winter storm warning AND a flash flood watch. Anyone wanna come for a visit?
oof.
our winter storm warning got cancelled.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/18/2013 01:49:04
whatever
wickedpam on 01/18/2013 01:49:04
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Can ask the hive mind here what the big freaking deal about Lance Armstrong coming clean on his doping is? He was in a sport that, if you weren't using some sort of doping you didn't stand a snowball's chance in hell of winning. Anybody want to take a crack?
don't ask me, I don't really get anything to do with sports (accept hockey)
ac·cept [ak-sept] Show IPA
verb (used with object)
1.to take or receive (something offered); receive with approval or favor: to accept a present; to accept a proposal.
2.to agree or consent to; accede to: to accept a treaty; to accept an apology.
3.to respond or answer affirmatively to: to accept an invitation.
4.to undertake the responsibility, duties, honors, etc., of: to accept the office of president.
5.to receive or admit formally, as to a college or club.
ex·cept1 [ik-sept] Show IPA
preposition
1.with the exclusion of; excluding; save; but: They were all there except me.
conjunction
2.only; with the exception (usually followed by that ): parallel cases except that one is younger than the other.
3.otherwise than; but (followed by an adv., phrase, or clause): well fortified except here.
4.Archaic. unless.
5.except for, if it were not for: She would travel more except for lack of money.
whatever