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How to listen to progressive talk the hard way.
Author: livingonli
Date: 04/23/2008 05:54:47
In light of some other bloggers recent comments I felt the need to throw in my own.
Progressive Radio seems to be in another state of flux as a result of the whole Randi Rhodes situation. Here in the New York area, we have always had at least one alternative voice to counter the spin and disinformation of the M$M. For many years, the main choice was Pacifica Radio’s WBAI which always had an eclectic mix of programs to tune in. But, in recent years, the station has been a victim of factions and in-fighting with staff turnover that has turned the station into an un-listenable mess of amateur programming and hacks who are on the air because they are friends with current Program Director Bernard White. Except for Democracy Now! and a handful of smaller shows, I can’t listen to it anymore.
Fortunately, on March 31, 1994, Air America came on the air.
We in the New York area had received the network from day one through first WLIB and then later WWRL. I also ended up purchasing satellite radio so that I could listen to the programming of Air America and other progressive talk shows when I was outside of the New York area. Recent programming changes at Air America and at WWRL have created conditions where I lost the ability to listen to certain shows without being tied to the computer. It was one thing when I needed the internet to listen to Steph, but now like some other people I have to be tied to the computer to hear hours 2 and 3 of Thom or Randi Rhodes live and how many people can do that if they need to get other activities done. The convenience of being able to listen to these shows in my car or on a regular radio helped me quite a bit. So, you can compare the choices, here are the weekday schedules for WWRL, “Air America” XM 167 and Sirius Left-Sirius 146.
WWRL;
6-9 AM Local morning show (whose description disappeared from the web site)
9-11 AM Infomercials (who listens to Infomercials on the radio anyway?)
11AM-Noon Dr. Ron Daniels
Noon-3 PM Ed Schultz
3-6 PM Air America Afternoons (apparently WWRL’s new deal with Air America locks them into carrying the network at that time so no Randi).
6-8 PM Rachel Maddow
8-10 PM Al Sharpton (delayed broadcast)
10 PM-1 AM Alan Colmes
XM 167:
6-9 AM Bill Press (AAR no longer provides programming for this time slot)
9 AM-Noon Lionel
Noon-3 PM Ed Schultz (Exclusivity apparently doesn’t require them to carry the network full-time as is)
3-6 PM Air America Afternoons (no word on whether XM will bring back Randi any time soon)
6-8 PM Rachel Maddow
8-10 PM Thom Hartmann (first two hours delayed)
10 PM-Midnight Mike Malloy (hours 1 and 2 on slight delay)
Midnight-2 AM Clout (delayed)
2-4 AM Jon Elliot (hours 1 and 2 delayed)
4-6 AM Thom Hartmann repeat
Sirius 146:
6-9 AM Bill Press
9 AM-Noon Alex Bennett (in-house)
Noon-1 PM Thom Hartmann (first hour only)
1-3 PM Lynn Samuels (in-house)
3-5 PM Ed Schultz (hours 1 and 2)
5-8 PM Make It Plain with Mark Thompson (in-house)
8-9 PM Stephanie Miller (hour 3 only)
9 PM-Midnight Mike Malloy
Midnight-3 AM Thom Hartmann (all 3 hours)
3-5 AM Lynn Samuels repeat
So what are your options or are you stuck in front of the computer all day? Feel free to discuss.
Progressive Radio seems to be in another state of flux as a result of the whole Randi Rhodes situation. Here in the New York area, we have always had at least one alternative voice to counter the spin and disinformation of the M$M. For many years, the main choice was Pacifica Radio’s WBAI which always had an eclectic mix of programs to tune in. But, in recent years, the station has been a victim of factions and in-fighting with staff turnover that has turned the station into an un-listenable mess of amateur programming and hacks who are on the air because they are friends with current Program Director Bernard White. Except for Democracy Now! and a handful of smaller shows, I can’t listen to it anymore.
Fortunately, on March 31, 1994, Air America came on the air.
We in the New York area had received the network from day one through first WLIB and then later WWRL. I also ended up purchasing satellite radio so that I could listen to the programming of Air America and other progressive talk shows when I was outside of the New York area. Recent programming changes at Air America and at WWRL have created conditions where I lost the ability to listen to certain shows without being tied to the computer. It was one thing when I needed the internet to listen to Steph, but now like some other people I have to be tied to the computer to hear hours 2 and 3 of Thom or Randi Rhodes live and how many people can do that if they need to get other activities done. The convenience of being able to listen to these shows in my car or on a regular radio helped me quite a bit. So, you can compare the choices, here are the weekday schedules for WWRL, “Air America” XM 167 and Sirius Left-Sirius 146.
WWRL;
6-9 AM Local morning show (whose description disappeared from the web site)
9-11 AM Infomercials (who listens to Infomercials on the radio anyway?)
11AM-Noon Dr. Ron Daniels
Noon-3 PM Ed Schultz
3-6 PM Air America Afternoons (apparently WWRL’s new deal with Air America locks them into carrying the network at that time so no Randi).
6-8 PM Rachel Maddow
8-10 PM Al Sharpton (delayed broadcast)
10 PM-1 AM Alan Colmes
XM 167:
6-9 AM Bill Press (AAR no longer provides programming for this time slot)
9 AM-Noon Lionel
Noon-3 PM Ed Schultz (Exclusivity apparently doesn’t require them to carry the network full-time as is)
3-6 PM Air America Afternoons (no word on whether XM will bring back Randi any time soon)
6-8 PM Rachel Maddow
8-10 PM Thom Hartmann (first two hours delayed)
10 PM-Midnight Mike Malloy (hours 1 and 2 on slight delay)
Midnight-2 AM Clout (delayed)
2-4 AM Jon Elliot (hours 1 and 2 delayed)
4-6 AM Thom Hartmann repeat
Sirius 146:
6-9 AM Bill Press
9 AM-Noon Alex Bennett (in-house)
Noon-1 PM Thom Hartmann (first hour only)
1-3 PM Lynn Samuels (in-house)
3-5 PM Ed Schultz (hours 1 and 2)
5-8 PM Make It Plain with Mark Thompson (in-house)
8-9 PM Stephanie Miller (hour 3 only)
9 PM-Midnight Mike Malloy
Midnight-3 AM Thom Hartmann (all 3 hours)
3-5 AM Lynn Samuels repeat
So what are your options or are you stuck in front of the computer all day? Feel free to discuss.
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Comment by 
BobR on 04/23/2008 12:18:17
BobR on 04/23/2008 12:18:17
In Atlanta our ONLY option is streaming or buy satelite radio. About a year after AAR started, we had a station that played the entire AAR lineup. It was great. However, after the one year contract was up, the owner decided to convert the station to an "Arts and Music" station. He kept Al Franken until Al retired from AAR.
Although GA is a red state, the Atlanta area is VERY blue. It's unimagineable to me that this radio market can't support a left-wing radio station. After AirAtlanta closed up shop, we were part of an effort to get one of the local stations to change, but due to lack of interest, that petered out.
Until some programming director with some balls and vision comes along, we're tied to the computer...
Although GA is a red state, the Atlanta area is VERY blue. It's unimagineable to me that this radio market can't support a left-wing radio station. After AirAtlanta closed up shop, we were part of an effort to get one of the local stations to change, but due to lack of interest, that petered out.
Until some programming director with some balls and vision comes along, we're tied to the computer...
Comment by 
Raine on 04/23/2008 12:51:36
Raine on 04/23/2008 12:51:36
Good morning! Good job there liv!
Someday I want to liv in an area that has prog radio. Someday. I have always been tied to the computer for my listening pleasure.
Someday I want to liv in an area that has prog radio. Someday. I have always been tied to the computer for my listening pleasure.
Comment by 
TriSec on 04/23/2008 12:52:45
TriSec on 04/23/2008 12:52:45
Well, it boggles my mind that Boston/Cambridge does not have an AAR station.
We're similar to Atlanta...about a year after the startup, we got a station. It was low-wattage and I could only pick it up during the day and line-of-sight, but it was affiliated with the FM powerhouse "Kiss 108" and seemed immune from financial pressures. There was even a permit pulled to construct a new antenna and increase the wattage.
Less than a year into it, the owners decided to change format to the lucrative Spanish-language format, which of course there was a huge demand for in the Boston area.
Did I mention that it was owned by Clear Channel?
Anyway, there was a group founded, and a grassroots movement started that had some steam for about a month. There was a petition, and a lot of angry people, but they drifted away once it became apparent that we couldn't do a damn thing.
I don't listen to much anymore. I hardly get a chance to listen to Momma....I don't even pick up Dr. Maddow's podcast anymore, but I'm trying to remember to get on to NovaM in the afternoons for Thom...
We're similar to Atlanta...about a year after the startup, we got a station. It was low-wattage and I could only pick it up during the day and line-of-sight, but it was affiliated with the FM powerhouse "Kiss 108" and seemed immune from financial pressures. There was even a permit pulled to construct a new antenna and increase the wattage.
Less than a year into it, the owners decided to change format to the lucrative Spanish-language format, which of course there was a huge demand for in the Boston area.
Did I mention that it was owned by Clear Channel?
Anyway, there was a group founded, and a grassroots movement started that had some steam for about a month. There was a petition, and a lot of angry people, but they drifted away once it became apparent that we couldn't do a damn thing.
I don't listen to much anymore. I hardly get a chance to listen to Momma....I don't even pick up Dr. Maddow's podcast anymore, but I'm trying to remember to get on to NovaM in the afternoons for Thom...
Comment by right wing hater on 04/23/2008 12:54:14
Hey Bob and Raine!
You have to remember, Atlanta may be blue, but the corporations that broadcast here...ClearChannel, Cox Communications are all Red to the core
As such, combined with the religious right's domination of local politics, especially state politics they pool resources together and usually, 'buy out' stations cause they don't want that damn liberal stuff on the airwaves...
We're in the land of Neal "Fair Tax tooth fairy" Boortz and the evil empire Cox Corp (basically Newscorp-South)
There is a petition, but maybe someday after Obama is elected, we'll have a local station again... Daily Reading has been posted
You have to remember, Atlanta may be blue, but the corporations that broadcast here...ClearChannel, Cox Communications are all Red to the core
As such, combined with the religious right's domination of local politics, especially state politics they pool resources together and usually, 'buy out' stations cause they don't want that damn liberal stuff on the airwaves...
We're in the land of Neal "Fair Tax tooth fairy" Boortz and the evil empire Cox Corp (basically Newscorp-South)
There is a petition, but maybe someday after Obama is elected, we'll have a local station again... Daily Reading has been posted
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 12:58:44
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 12:58:44
Morning all!
:rage: don't get me started on our "progressive" station! It more than sucks. Its owned by CC, but often the quality sounds just like they are holding a cheap omni microphone to a cellphone that has a radio station playing in the background! I swear! Oh, and have I mentioned that they shut off at sunset? That's around 5:15 in the winter. :rage:
Anywho. Aunt Azalea will be appearing later this morning. She got up really early and felt compelled to write a blog because she was sooooo angry!! She'll post it after SMS if there's no complaints.
:rage: don't get me started on our "progressive" station! It more than sucks. Its owned by CC, but often the quality sounds just like they are holding a cheap omni microphone to a cellphone that has a radio station playing in the background! I swear! Oh, and have I mentioned that they shut off at sunset? That's around 5:15 in the winter. :rage:
Anywho. Aunt Azalea will be appearing later this morning. She got up really early and felt compelled to write a blog because she was sooooo angry!! She'll post it after SMS if there's no complaints.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:00:39
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:00:39
I hope you are right RWH. It SUX bad not having a radio station down here. I was so excited that I wsa moving down here jus for that... I almost changed my mind! 
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:04:04
No problem with that at all!
I will set her up with the ability to write her own blog!
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:04:04
Quote by velveeta jones:
Morning all!
:rage: don't get me started on our "progressive" station! It more than sucks. Its owned by CC, but often the quality sounds just like they are holding a cheap omni microphone to a cellphone that has a radio station playing in the background! I swear! Oh, and have I mentioned that they shut off at sunset? That's around 5:15 in the winter. :rage:
Anywho. Aunt Azalea will be appearing later this morning. She got up really early and felt compelled to write a blog because she was sooooo angry!! She'll post it after SMS if there's no complaints.
I will set her up with the ability to write her own blog!
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:06:24
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:06:24
Aunt Azalea can now post blogs...
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:08:20
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:08:20
:clap: nice one this morning DJ!
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:14:56
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:14:56
Thanks Raine, its a quite powerful blog. Though, its difficult for me to be objective.
:P
:P
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:17:32
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:17:32
basically, Hills bragged about being in debt last night... She whined that he outspent her!
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:21:40
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:21:40
you think emile looked at hillary last night? Was she wearing a flag pin?
I do not remember seeing it.
Stupid voters.
I do not remember seeing it.
Stupid voters.
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:23:26
I don't think even McBush wears one! Though, he is a........ war hero (blah blah).
:rolleyes:
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:23:26
Quote by Raine:
you think emile looked at hillary last night? Was she wearing a flag pin?
I do not remember seeing it.
Stupid voters.
I don't think even McBush wears one! Though, he is a........ war hero (blah blah).
:rolleyes:
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:25:15
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:25:15
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:26:06
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:26:06
I AM SOOOO JEALOUS!! YA'LL ARE GONNA BE IN DC IN A FEW DAYS........
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:29:17
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:29:17
I just saw the TV... Nope, no flag pin on Hillary.
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:31:38
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:31:38
Velveeta has a flag pin............. but its in a secret place.
Teehee.
Teehee.
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:32:32
A box in my closet.......... what were YOU thinking.
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:32:32
Quote by velveeta jones:
Velveeta has a flag pin............. but its in a secret place.
Teehee.
A box in my closet.......... what were YOU thinking.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:32:52
This does not count provisional ballots either.
The media is once again skewing the numbers...
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:32:52
Quote by Raine:
BTW... was it REALLY a 10% win? This Says otherwise...
54.3
45.7
That is more like 8.6%
The media is once again skewing the numbers...
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:35:16
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:35:16
Those 527's will be doing the SAME thing to Hillary.
Comment by 
starling310 on 04/23/2008 13:36:26
starling310 on 04/23/2008 13:36:26
Morning all. 
Here in the "Blue" state of CT, I have to stream or buy satellite. Yup! We used to have "The Voice" in New Haven, but it got replaced by sports radio.
:star:'s 2 favorite moments in Obama's speech last night.
1) :: obama supporter :: "We love you Obama!"
:: obama :: "Love you too!"
Can we say "ROCK STAR!?"
2) "We can be the people who don't do anything to win, but know why we should!"
:bow:
Here in the "Blue" state of CT, I have to stream or buy satellite. Yup! We used to have "The Voice" in New Haven, but it got replaced by sports radio.
:star:'s 2 favorite moments in Obama's speech last night.
1) :: obama supporter :: "We love you Obama!"
:: obama :: "Love you too!"
Can we say "ROCK STAR!?" 2) "We can be the people who don't do anything to win, but know why we should!"
:bow:
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:40:13
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:40:13
Bill Clinton is really losing it ...
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:43:04
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:43:04
NC early voting has started! 
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:44:59
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:44:59
It looks like NC will be THE deciding state for the dems. WooHoo. FINALLY! We're important.
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 13:45:07
starling310 on 04/23/2008 13:45:07
Aren't we all losing it a little?
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:47:48
Touche! Indeed...
Oh why is
torturing us with this song?!?!?
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:47:48
Quote by starling310:
Aren't we all losing it a little?
Oh why is
torturing us with this song?!?!?
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:48:29
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:48:29
Raine! You can do math................ unlike Hillary.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 13:51:13
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 13:51:13
Morning :hug:
Okay if Hills won by only 8.6%-10% doesn't that still make her statisiclly out of it? Didn't she have to win by 27%?
Okay if Hills won by only 8.6%-10% doesn't that still make her statisiclly out of it? Didn't she have to win by 27%?
Comment by 
livingonli on 04/23/2008 13:51:30
livingonli on 04/23/2008 13:51:30
Morning folks.
Good thing I post my blogs before I go to bed.
Good thing I post my blogs before I go to bed.
Comment by 
jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 13:52:10
jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 13:52:10
"Hillary good, Obama better" YESSSSS
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:53:50
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 13:53:50
Hey! Velveeta is a redneck................ I take offense. 
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 13:54:26
jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 13:54:26
math is hard, though. just don't worry your little head over it
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:55:23
Didn't you get the memo? The Goal posts moved again!
Indiana is the new Pennsylvania!
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:55:23
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning :hug:
Okay if Hills won by only 8.6%-10% doesn't that still make her statisiclly out of it? Didn't she have to win by 27%?
Indiana is the new Pennsylvania!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 13:56:10
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 13:56:10
Or going to put in an order this afternoon and was going to add an SMS inspired wine. Would people prefer
French Rabbit or a Bota Box
French Rabbit or a Bota Box
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:57:01
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:57:01
Oh boy... Lavendar with the Roller derby analogy? That is quite a stretch?
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 13:57:24
* fumbles threw "In" box pulls out memo *
Nope only memo I have is navy is the new black and I think thats 2 years old :p
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 13:57:24
Quote by Raine:Didn't you get the memo? The Goal posts moved again!Quote by wickedpam:
Morning :hug:
Okay if Hills won by only 8.6%-10% doesn't that still make her statisiclly out of it? Didn't she have to win by 27%?
Indiana is the new Pennsylvania!
* fumbles threw "In" box pulls out memo *
Nope only memo I have is navy is the new black and I think thats 2 years old :p
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:57:30
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:57:30
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 13:58:26
Raine on 04/23/2008 13:58:26
Navy is now retro!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:00:54
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:00:54
UGH! Mom told me last night she doesn't want Obama to win, says his wife is a radical and she doesn't like that he doesn't wear a flag pin and she was upset that he didn't have his hand over his heart for the National Anthem.
Granted I pointed out you don't put your hand over your heart for the Anthem but she swears that you do. :thud:
Told her to stop watching Fox and she said she wasn't, now I just don't think she should watch the news.
Granted I pointed out you don't put your hand over your heart for the Anthem but she swears that you do. :thud:
Told her to stop watching Fox and she said she wasn't, now I just don't think she should watch the news.
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 14:02:25
jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 14:02:25
"That's it, you've lost your brain privileges."
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:03:08
She needs to watch Keith Olbermann or at least visit snopes.com which has debunked most of the crap being thrown around.
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:03:08
Quote by wickedpam:
UGH! Mom told me last night she doesn't want Obama to win, says his wife is a radical and she doesn't like that he doesn't wear a flag pin and she was upset that he didn't have his hand over his heart for the National Anthem.
Granted I pointed out you don't put your hand over your heart for the Anthem but she swears that you do. :thud:
Told her to stop watching Fox and she said she wasn't, now I just don't think she should watch the news.
She needs to watch Keith Olbermann or at least visit snopes.com which has debunked most of the crap being thrown around.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:04:15
There's something about French Rabbit.
Then again that might remind me of a few trips to Montreal I had.
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:04:15
Quote by wickedpam:
Or going to put in an order this afternoon and was going to add an SMS inspired wine. Would people prefer
French Rabbit or a Bota Box
There's something about French Rabbit.
Then again that might remind me of a few trips to Montreal I had.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:04:52
Trust me I'm working on that. Love the snopes! KO is on at 8pm it interfers with her shows.
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:04:52
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
UGH! Mom told me last night she doesn't want Obama to win, says his wife is a radical and she doesn't like that he doesn't wear a flag pin and she was upset that he didn't have his hand over his heart for the National Anthem.
Granted I pointed out you don't put your hand over your heart for the Anthem but she swears that you do. :thud:
Told her to stop watching Fox and she said she wasn't, now I just don't think she should watch the news.
She needs to watch Keith Olbermann or at least visit snopes.com which has debunked most of the crap being thrown around.
Trust me I'm working on that. Love the snopes! KO is on at 8pm it interfers with her shows.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:05:53
:rofl:
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:05:53
Quote by jd_in_ny:
"That's it, you've lost your brain privileges."
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:07:07
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:07:07
Oh Mala... 
Did you tell Momma Mala that none of these tools are wearing a pin?
And as far as Michelle Obama she is about as radical as you are. (I mean that in a very good way)
Did you tell Momma Mala that none of these tools are wearing a pin? And as far as Michelle Obama she is about as radical as you are. (I mean that in a very good way)
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:08:01
French Rabbit!
:D
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:08:01
Quote by wickedpam:
Or going to put in an order this afternoon and was going to add an SMS inspired wine. Would people prefer
French Rabbit or a Bota Box
French Rabbit!
:D
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:09:58
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:09:58
Good morning Sheboygan. You have a question for Debbie Reynolds?
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 14:11:41
What a moron.
starling310 on 04/23/2008 14:11:41
What a moron.
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 14:13:05
jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 14:13:05
"Hell to the no" 
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:14:45
He looks hammered.
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:14:45
Quote by starling310:
What a moron.
He looks hammered.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:15:14
The man should be arrested for his dancing alone.
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:15:14
Quote by starling310:
What a moron.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:15:19
Yeah I did. It's going to take some time. I put alot of the problem on the generation she's from, so it's just going to be a slow process.
Although she did also say that Obama can't win against McCranky and Hills can. I pointed out that polls proved that to be the opposite.
It was a whole heated discussion that will be revisited.
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:15:19
Quote by Raine:
Oh Mala...
And as far as Michelle Obama she is about as radical as you are. (I mean that in a very good way)
Yeah I did. It's going to take some time. I put alot of the problem on the generation she's from, so it's just going to be a slow process.
Although she did also say that Obama can't win against McCranky and Hills can. I pointed out that polls proved that to be the opposite.
It was a whole heated discussion that will be revisited.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:16:19
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:16:19
One discussion at a time Mala. I know what you mean about the generation thing.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:17:02
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:17:02
Naked News!
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:18:12
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:18:12
So, who here has ever been outiside in the nude?
Not me, but then again no one wants to see me naked.
Not me, but then again no one wants to see me naked.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:19:09
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:19:09
I've walked barefoot in the snow, but that's about it.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 04/23/2008 14:19:57
Mornin' Raine and other 4Fers,
Although Gov Henry is often just a DINO (Dem in Name Only), I'll take the endorsement from wherever we can get them - all the more interesting since OK went overwhelmingly for Clinton on Super Tuesday. BTB, I photoshopped the idea I had yesterday of Steph and Bay riding the bull at Gilley's for the new climate ads.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
mfaye :D
m-hadley on 04/23/2008 14:19:57
Quote by Raine:
Faye!!! Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry Endorses Obama!!!
Mornin' Raine and other 4Fers,
Although Gov Henry is often just a DINO (Dem in Name Only), I'll take the endorsement from wherever we can get them - all the more interesting since OK went overwhelmingly for Clinton on Super Tuesday. BTB, I photoshopped the idea I had yesterday of Steph and Bay riding the bull at Gilley's for the new climate ads.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
mfaye :D
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:22:52
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:22:52
For those that missed it last night... Does this look like an unendorsment? From the NYT:
The Low Road to Victory
The Pennsylvania campaign, which produced yet another inconclusive result on Tuesday, was even meaner, more vacuous, more desperate, and more filled with pandering than the mean, vacuous, desperate, pander-filled contests that preceded it.
Voters are getting tired of it; it is demeaning the political process; and it does not work. It is past time for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to acknowledge that the negativity, for which she is mostly responsible, does nothing but harm to her, her opponent, her party and the 2008 election.
If nothing else, self interest should push her in that direction. Mrs. Clinton did not get the big win in Pennsylvania that she needed to challenge the calculus of the Democratic race. It is true that Senator Barack Obama outspent her 2-to-1. But Mrs. Clinton and her advisers should mainly blame themselves, because, as the political operatives say, they went heavily negative and ended up squandering a good part of what was once a 20-point lead.
On the eve of this crucial primary, Mrs. Clinton became the first Democratic candidate to wave the bloody shirt of 9/11. A Clinton television ad — torn right from Karl Rove’s playbook — evoked the 1929 stock market crash, Pearl Harbor, the Cuban missile crisis, the cold war and the 9/11 attacks, complete with video of Osama bin Laden. “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen,” the narrator intoned.
If that was supposed to bolster Mrs. Clinton’s argument that she is the better prepared to be president in a dangerous world, she sent the opposite message on Tuesday morning by declaring in an interview on ABC News that if Iran attacked Israel while she were president: “We would be able to totally obliterate them.”
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There is more at the link.
The Low Road to Victory
The Pennsylvania campaign, which produced yet another inconclusive result on Tuesday, was even meaner, more vacuous, more desperate, and more filled with pandering than the mean, vacuous, desperate, pander-filled contests that preceded it.
Voters are getting tired of it; it is demeaning the political process; and it does not work. It is past time for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to acknowledge that the negativity, for which she is mostly responsible, does nothing but harm to her, her opponent, her party and the 2008 election.
If nothing else, self interest should push her in that direction. Mrs. Clinton did not get the big win in Pennsylvania that she needed to challenge the calculus of the Democratic race. It is true that Senator Barack Obama outspent her 2-to-1. But Mrs. Clinton and her advisers should mainly blame themselves, because, as the political operatives say, they went heavily negative and ended up squandering a good part of what was once a 20-point lead.
On the eve of this crucial primary, Mrs. Clinton became the first Democratic candidate to wave the bloody shirt of 9/11. A Clinton television ad — torn right from Karl Rove’s playbook — evoked the 1929 stock market crash, Pearl Harbor, the Cuban missile crisis, the cold war and the 9/11 attacks, complete with video of Osama bin Laden. “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen,” the narrator intoned.
If that was supposed to bolster Mrs. Clinton’s argument that she is the better prepared to be president in a dangerous world, she sent the opposite message on Tuesday morning by declaring in an interview on ABC News that if Iran attacked Israel while she were president: “We would be able to totally obliterate them.”
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There is more at the link.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:25:44
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:25:44
So, is this true? Did PAt Buchanan REALLY call Rach a MArxist on the MSNBC machine last night?
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 14:29:01
jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 14:29:01
Yeah, it was quite a moment. I believe he said he didn't want to hear any more Marxist arguments (or something to that effect). Rachel looked gobsmacked.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:31:38
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:31:38
Pat Buchanan should be put in a time machine and sent back to the stone age where he belongs.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:33:58
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:33:58
I have been outside in the nude... But never in Public... In the nude and in the snow>>> OH, tmi?!?!?!
You guys can't tell me that you are surprised to hear this... :P
You guys can't tell me that you are surprised to hear this... :P
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:35:47
Good gawd... The boys club over there really can't handle a smart intelligent woman can they?
I was happy that they took Joe out of the panel... I hope PAt is next. I only saw parts of that last night as I was going back and forth between it and CNN. Waiting for the Philly returns.
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:35:47
Quote by jd_in_ny:
Yeah, it was quite a moment. I believe he said he didn't want to hear any more Marxist arguments (or something to that effect). Rachel looked gobsmacked.
I was happy that they took Joe out of the panel... I hope PAt is next. I only saw parts of that last night as I was going back and forth between it and CNN. Waiting for the Philly returns.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:35:56
Nope, can't say that I have.
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:35:56
Quote by Raine:
I have been outside in the nude... But never in Public... In the nude and in the snow>>> OH, tmi?!?!?!
You guys can't tell me that you are surprised to hear this... :P
Nope, can't say that I have.
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:37:36
Sadly, many times. Both sober and of course, non sober.
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:37:36
Quote by livingonli:
So, who here has ever been outiside in the nude?
Not me, but then again no one wants to see me naked.
Sadly, many times. Both sober and of course, non sober.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:40:25
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:40:25
Showtime Beyond is running Free Enterprise right now.
Shatner: "Logic is the other guy's shtick."
His shtick is stroking his ego and chewing up the scenery.
Shatner: "Logic is the other guy's shtick."
His shtick is stroking his ego and chewing up the scenery.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:41:31
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:41:31
Steve.... Steve.... Steve....
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:41:52
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:41:52
Hey Pinhead, Religon is not exclusive just Christianity.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:41:55
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:41:55
This caller's been drinking the Kool-Aid.
We need the Kool-Aid emoticon. Oh Yeah!
We need the Kool-Aid emoticon. Oh Yeah!
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:42:08
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:42:08
Steve is not exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer, is he?
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 14:42:44
starling310 on 04/23/2008 14:42:44
I'm sorry. I am so f*ckin' sick of the ig'nant folks.
"uuuhh...i'm going to stay home cuz....uhhhh....he said something about somebody.....uuuuhhhh....."
"uuuhh...i'm going to stay home cuz....uhhhh....he said something about somebody.....uuuuhhhh....."
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:43:12
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:43:12
So in Chicago, it's an alternete universe?
I am like OMG, right now, Steve...
I am like OMG, right now, Steve...
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:43:22
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:43:22
Wow! We MUST get the Chicago news!
:rolleyes:
:rolleyes:
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 14:43:46
starling310 on 04/23/2008 14:43:46
Hey Chicago! Read something! Quit watching "reglar" tv.
Jesus H.!!!
Jesus H.!!!
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:43:58
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:43:58
Steve is giving me an eye twitch.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:43:59
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:43:59
CNN and at times MSNBC are just as bad as Fox as well.
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:44:34
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:44:34
Oh Chris .... don't try "sense" with this guy.............
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:44:46
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:44:46
NOW, he doesn't like either one?!?!? Steve is NO democrat, I can tell you that.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:46:06
I can watch WGN News and I don't think they reported any of that.
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:46:06
Quote by Raine:
So in Chicago, it's an alternete universe?
I am like OMG, right now, Steve...
I can watch WGN News and I don't think they reported any of that.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:47:41
livingonli on 04/23/2008 14:47:41
Free Republic doesn't seem to be sending out their A-list callers if Steve is an example.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:48:41
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:48:41
Sometimes I think Voters should be forced to take a test on commonsense before they are allowed to pick a candidate. The lack of common sense in so many of these people is just astounding.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 14:50:47
Raine on 04/23/2008 14:50:47
:rofl: 
Nice Steve imitation!
Nice Steve imitation!
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:52:53
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 14:52:53
I know he's a right wing tool but
From DCRTV
Tony Snow Suffers Illness - 4/22 - New CNN commentator Tony Snow was reportedly taken to the hospital this morning. In Washington state, the DC-based Snow canceled a series of speeches at Eastern Washington University because of illness. He was treated for exhaustion at the hospital, says a source. There is no word yet on his health status - he's been battling colon cancer - or whether he will appear on the air tonight with CNN, during its coverage of the Pennsylvania presidential primary.....
From DCRTV
Tony Snow Suffers Illness - 4/22 - New CNN commentator Tony Snow was reportedly taken to the hospital this morning. In Washington state, the DC-based Snow canceled a series of speeches at Eastern Washington University because of illness. He was treated for exhaustion at the hospital, says a source. There is no word yet on his health status - he's been battling colon cancer - or whether he will appear on the air tonight with CNN, during its coverage of the Pennsylvania presidential primary.....
Comment by BobR on 04/23/2008 14:53:58
I've gone skinny-dipping a few times (at home, at Blacks Beach in San Diego, and at a resort in Jamaica).
It's fun but a little... "uncomfortable" putting sunscreen on the sensitive areas that never see the light of sun...
BobR on 04/23/2008 14:53:58
Quote by Raine:
I have been outside in the nude... But never in Public... In the nude and in the snow>>> OH, tmi?!?!?!
You guys can't tell me that you are surprised to hear this... :P
I've gone skinny-dipping a few times (at home, at Blacks Beach in San Diego, and at a resort in Jamaica).
It's fun but a little... "uncomfortable" putting sunscreen on the sensitive areas that never see the light of sun...
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:54:50
:blink:
They have an "A" list????
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:54:50
Quote by livingonli:
Free Republic doesn't seem to be sending out their A-list callers if Steve is an example.
:blink:
They have an "A" list????
Comment by BobR on 04/23/2008 14:55:43
"A" as in AssHat...
BobR on 04/23/2008 14:55:43
Quote by velveeta jones:
:blink:
They have an "A" list????
"A" as in AssHat...
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:56:21
Ya'll are a bunch of wimps! Ask Aunt Azalea about our first date, sometime.
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 14:56:21
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
I have been outside in the nude... But never in Public... In the nude and in the snow>>> OH, tmi?!?!?!
You guys can't tell me that you are surprised to hear this... :P
I've gone skinny-dipping a few times (at home, at Blacks Beach in San Diego, and at a resort in Jamaica).
It's fun but a little... "uncomfortable" putting sunscreen on the sensitive areas that never see the light of sun...
Ya'll are a bunch of wimps! Ask Aunt Azalea about our first date, sometime.
Comment by BobR on 04/23/2008 14:58:35
Some people should not be seen naked in public. I include myself in that group.
BobR on 04/23/2008 14:58:35
Quote by velveeta jones:
Ya'll are a bunch of wimps! Ask Aunt Azalea about our first date, sometime.
Some people should not be seen naked in public. I include myself in that group.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 15:00:54
:rofl:
livingonli on 04/23/2008 15:00:54
Quote by BobR:Quote by velveeta jones:
:blink:
They have an "A" list????
"A" as in AssHat...
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 15:08:31
Raine on 04/23/2008 15:08:31
:rofl: Bring out your dead!!
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 15:14:42
Raine on 04/23/2008 15:14:42
a little to much information about the rectal exam.... 
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 15:17:37
livingonli on 04/23/2008 15:17:37
It has reached 75 degrees here on the Island.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 15:27:20
Raine on 04/23/2008 15:27:20
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 15:31:26
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 15:31:26
YOu know this administration rewards failure.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 15:37:10
Raine on 04/23/2008 15:37:10
I don't think the guy CAN donate the money to the campaign if it is over 2 grand.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 15:37:39
Raine on 04/23/2008 15:37:39
:bow: Thank you caller!!! 
Comment by TriSec on 04/23/2008 15:38:45
TriSec on 04/23/2008 15:38:45
See? I missed a naked discussion because of work today.
:kickcan:
:kickcan:
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 15:41:16
Raine on 04/23/2008 15:41:16
That is a great point, she cannot cloase the dealeither. When she says that, she is asking another projectory question... 
Hello pot meet kettle.
Hello pot meet kettle.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 15:43:37
Raine on 04/23/2008 15:43:37
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 15:52:43
Raine on 04/23/2008 15:52:43
I would like to know as well, Grampy what IS the answer?
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 15:57:02
livingonli on 04/23/2008 15:57:02
The Steph stream crapped out so now I have the Nova M stream on.
Why can't New York get a progressive talk station with this lineup?
Why can't New York get a progressive talk station with this lineup?
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 15:57:08
jd_in_ny on 04/23/2008 15:57:08
is it odd that no Hillary supporters have called in to brag?
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 15:58:31
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 15:58:31
Whew! I just planted:
1 Tree
5 Iris Bulbs
6 Canna Bulbs
All before............ work.
1 Tree
5 Iris Bulbs
6 Canna Bulbs
All before............ work.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 16:00:26
livingonli on 04/23/2008 16:00:26
Velveeta, you are one busy beaver there.
Comment by 
shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:05:37
shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:05:37
Sneaking online during the silent workday.
I just got a deal on a rental car. I was trying to call the Enterprise office so I could arrange to be picked up tomorrow evening and no one answered the phone.
Then I started thinking that it would be more convenient to pick up the car near to where I'm working and, since it looks like I'll have an interview on Monday morning, I can just drive to the interview, drop off the car and have them drive me to work.
And the best part? It's about $40 cheaper! Woohoo!
That should pay for almost one night in the hotel. *g*
I just got a deal on a rental car. I was trying to call the Enterprise office so I could arrange to be picked up tomorrow evening and no one answered the phone.
Then I started thinking that it would be more convenient to pick up the car near to where I'm working and, since it looks like I'll have an interview on Monday morning, I can just drive to the interview, drop off the car and have them drive me to work.
And the best part? It's about $40 cheaper! Woohoo!
That should pay for almost one night in the hotel. *g*
Comment by shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:06:27
Velveeta - you know plant stuff?
Can I consult with you?
shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:06:27
Quote by velveeta jones:
Whew! I just planted:
1 Tree
5 Iris Bulbs
6 Canna Bulbs
All before............ work.
Velveeta - you know plant stuff?
Can I consult with you?
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 16:09:19
I think that they know that while she won she really needed to to detter... I am surprised all those crazy hillary supporters were not calling today... Well Except Steve.
Raine on 04/23/2008 16:09:19
Quote by jd_in_ny:
is it odd that no Hillary supporters have called in to brag?
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 16:13:23
livingonli on 04/23/2008 16:13:23
Listening to Thom. Some of it could have come from my previous blog back in December. The major media outlets are all huge transnational corporations which would make them more likely to support the GOP.
Comment by BobR on 04/23/2008 16:13:54
BobR on 04/23/2008 16:13:54
Quote by livingonli:
Velveeta, you are one busy beaver there.
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 16:14:54
Dig hole
put bulb in hole
cover in dirt.
:D
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 16:14:54
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by velveeta jones:
Whew! I just planted:
1 Tree
5 Iris Bulbs
6 Canna Bulbs
All before............ work.
Velveeta - you know plant stuff?
Can I consult with you?
Dig hole
put bulb in hole
cover in dirt.
:D
Comment by shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:19:07
Blackest thumb you've ever seen.
Actually, this is a little different than that. I want to give myself a little privacy in my bedroom, but I'd like to leave the curtains drawn a bit so my cats can see out. (I'm on the first floor.) How hard would it be to set up some kind of window box that would obscure the outside view from me, but might attract birds, etc and afford me that measure of privacy? And what could I plant that would grow fast and stay green through the warm weather without a lot of "tending?"
shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:19:07
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by shelaghc:Quote by velveeta jones:
Whew! I just planted:
1 Tree
5 Iris Bulbs
6 Canna Bulbs
All before............ work.
Velveeta - you know plant stuff?
Can I consult with you?
Dig hole
put bulb in hole
cover in dirt.
:D
Blackest thumb you've ever seen.
Actually, this is a little different than that. I want to give myself a little privacy in my bedroom, but I'd like to leave the curtains drawn a bit so my cats can see out. (I'm on the first floor.) How hard would it be to set up some kind of window box that would obscure the outside view from me, but might attract birds, etc and afford me that measure of privacy? And what could I plant that would grow fast and stay green through the warm weather without a lot of "tending?"
Comment by velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 16:35:50
hmmm, lemme think about it. What kind of sill do you have? Is it strong? What direction does the window face?
velveeta jones on 04/23/2008 16:35:50
Quote by shelaghc:
Blackest thumb you've ever seen.
Actually, this is a little different than that. I want to give myself a little privacy in my bedroom, but I'd like to leave the curtains drawn a bit so my cats can see out. (I'm on the first floor.) How hard would it be to set up some kind of window box that would obscure the outside view from me, but might attract birds, etc and afford me that measure of privacy? And what could I plant that would grow fast and stay green through the warm weather without a lot of "tending?"
hmmm, lemme think about it. What kind of sill do you have? Is it strong? What direction does the window face?
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 16:36:54
I'm wondering if I should Rent-A-Car. It will cost about the same as driving my own car, but the peace of mind knowing that the car will survive the trip might be a good thing.
starling310 on 04/23/2008 16:36:54
Quote by shelaghc:
Sneaking online during the silent workday.
I just got a deal on a rental car. I was trying to call the Enterprise office so I could arrange to be picked up tomorrow evening and no one answered the phone.
Then I started thinking that it would be more convenient to pick up the car near to where I'm working and, since it looks like I'll have an interview on Monday morning, I can just drive to the interview, drop off the car and have them drive me to work.
And the best part? It's about $40 cheaper! Woohoo!
That should pay for almost one night in the hotel. *g*
I'm wondering if I should Rent-A-Car. It will cost about the same as driving my own car, but the peace of mind knowing that the car will survive the trip might be a good thing.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 16:38:34
I have a 2001 and I prefer to rent cars when I know I'm driving a long ways from home. It's a security issue for me.
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 16:38:34
Quote by starling310:Quote by shelaghc:
Sneaking online during the silent workday.
I just got a deal on a rental car. I was trying to call the Enterprise office so I could arrange to be picked up tomorrow evening and no one answered the phone.
Then I started thinking that it would be more convenient to pick up the car near to where I'm working and, since it looks like I'll have an interview on Monday morning, I can just drive to the interview, drop off the car and have them drive me to work.
And the best part? It's about $40 cheaper! Woohoo!
That should pay for almost one night in the hotel. *g*
I'm wondering if I should Rent-A-Car. It will cost about the same as driving my own car, but the peace of mind knowing that the car will survive the trip might be a good thing.
I have a 2001 and I prefer to rent cars when I know I'm driving a long ways from home. It's a security issue for me.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 16:39:32
livingonli on 04/23/2008 16:39:32
I'll still drive my old car just because I have the satellite radio in it. But I think on other trips I may want a rental just so I have something with A/C in it.
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 16:40:06
Yeah, I mean my car makes it through 250 miles/week, so it will probably be ok.
starling310 on 04/23/2008 16:40:06
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310:Quote by shelaghc:
Sneaking online during the silent workday.
I just got a deal on a rental car. I was trying to call the Enterprise office so I could arrange to be picked up tomorrow evening and no one answered the phone.
Then I started thinking that it would be more convenient to pick up the car near to where I'm working and, since it looks like I'll have an interview on Monday morning, I can just drive to the interview, drop off the car and have them drive me to work.
And the best part? It's about $40 cheaper! Woohoo!
That should pay for almost one night in the hotel. *g*
I'm wondering if I should Rent-A-Car. It will cost about the same as driving my own car, but the peace of mind knowing that the car will survive the trip might be a good thing.
I have a 2001 and I prefer to rent cars when I know I'm driving a long ways from home. It's a security issue for me.
Yeah, I mean my car makes it through 250 miles/week, so it will probably be ok.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:46:41
I used to drive my 1990 everywhere - at least three or four trips back and forth between Chicago and Pittsburgh.
Then the windshield wipers quit on a trip back during a rainstorm on a highway at 70mph in the far left lane. And the driver's seatbelt broke immediately after pulling off to the side of the road.
Then the alternator quit about ten miles from home with no warning.
Then, while visiting with friends at a hotel about fifteen miles away, the starter stopped.
That was when I began renting cars for any trip over two hours away.
Enterprise has pretty good deals and they'll pick you up and drop you off too.
shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:46:41
Quote by starling310:Quote by shelaghc:
Sneaking online during the silent workday.
I just got a deal on a rental car. I was trying to call the Enterprise office so I could arrange to be picked up tomorrow evening and no one answered the phone.
Then I started thinking that it would be more convenient to pick up the car near to where I'm working and, since it looks like I'll have an interview on Monday morning, I can just drive to the interview, drop off the car and have them drive me to work.
And the best part? It's about $40 cheaper! Woohoo!
That should pay for almost one night in the hotel. *g*
I'm wondering if I should Rent-A-Car. It will cost about the same as driving my own car, but the peace of mind knowing that the car will survive the trip might be a good thing.
I used to drive my 1990 everywhere - at least three or four trips back and forth between Chicago and Pittsburgh.
Then the windshield wipers quit on a trip back during a rainstorm on a highway at 70mph in the far left lane. And the driver's seatbelt broke immediately after pulling off to the side of the road.
Then the alternator quit about ten miles from home with no warning.
Then, while visiting with friends at a hotel about fifteen miles away, the starter stopped.
That was when I began renting cars for any trip over two hours away.
Enterprise has pretty good deals and they'll pick you up and drop you off too.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 16:52:03
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 16:52:03
Off to new computer system training back later :kickcan:
Shelagh - let me know about the the TJ's stuff, if cases are okay that is.
Shelagh - let me know about the the TJ's stuff, if cases are okay that is.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:53:27
I'll have to get back to you on this. I don't know anything about the sill or direction.....
shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:53:27
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by shelaghc:
Blackest thumb you've ever seen.
Actually, this is a little different than that. I want to give myself a little privacy in my bedroom, but I'd like to leave the curtains drawn a bit so my cats can see out. (I'm on the first floor.) How hard would it be to set up some kind of window box that would obscure the outside view from me, but might attract birds, etc and afford me that measure of privacy? And what could I plant that would grow fast and stay green through the warm weather without a lot of "tending?"
hmmm, lemme think about it. What kind of sill do you have? Is it strong? What direction does the window face?
I'll have to get back to you on this. I don't know anything about the sill or direction.....
Comment by shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:55:33
Sorry - didn't get home until after 11:00PM yesterday. Drinking Liberally was in full swing last night.
Dave said the price was right. Many thanks for picking up the booze!
shelaghc on 04/23/2008 16:55:33
Quote by wickedpam:
Off to new computer system training back later :kickcan:
Shelagh - let me know about the the TJ's stuff, if cases are okay that is.
Sorry - didn't get home until after 11:00PM yesterday. Drinking Liberally was in full swing last night.
Dave said the price was right. Many thanks for picking up the booze!
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 17:05:15
How does that work? Do you have to bring the driver back to the location, or do they bring 2 cars?
Also, if they show up late, do they try and charge you for an extra hour? Not trying to be a cheapie, but I don't want to get nickel and dimed on their error.
Can you tell I am a bit independent? Not a big fan of relying on other people being responsible.
starling310 on 04/23/2008 17:05:15
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by starling310:Quote by shelaghc:
Sneaking online during the silent workday.
I just got a deal on a rental car. I was trying to call the Enterprise office so I could arrange to be picked up tomorrow evening and no one answered the phone.
Then I started thinking that it would be more convenient to pick up the car near to where I'm working and, since it looks like I'll have an interview on Monday morning, I can just drive to the interview, drop off the car and have them drive me to work.
And the best part? It's about $40 cheaper! Woohoo!
That should pay for almost one night in the hotel. *g*
I'm wondering if I should Rent-A-Car. It will cost about the same as driving my own car, but the peace of mind knowing that the car will survive the trip might be a good thing.
I used to drive my 1990 everywhere - at least three or four trips back and forth between Chicago and Pittsburgh.
Then the windshield wipers quit on a trip back during a rainstorm on a highway at 70mph in the far left lane. And the driver's seatbelt broke immediately after pulling off to the side of the road.
Then the alternator quit about ten miles from home with no warning.
Then, while visiting with friends at a hotel about fifteen miles away, the starter stopped.
That was when I began renting cars for any trip over two hours away.
Enterprise has pretty good deals and they'll pick you up and drop you off too.
How does that work? Do you have to bring the driver back to the location, or do they bring 2 cars?
Also, if they show up late, do they try and charge you for an extra hour? Not trying to be a cheapie, but I don't want to get nickel and dimed on their error.
Can you tell I am a bit independent? Not a big fan of relying on other people being responsible.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/23/2008 17:11:37
They pick you up wherever you ask them to - generally from home or work and you fill out the paperwork before driving away in the rental car.
Then, when you're finished, you drop the car off at the agency, complete any other paperwork necessary or just give them the keys and they drive you back to wherever you need to be - again generally home or work, wherever your normal transportation car resides.
The start and end times are from when you drive away and when you arrive back again. If there are any problems with the car while you have it, let them know when you return the car. Most agencies will give you some sort of discount to make up for any problems.
shelaghc on 04/23/2008 17:11:37
Quote by starling310:Quote by shelaghc:
I used to drive my 1990 everywhere - at least three or four trips back and forth between Chicago and Pittsburgh.
Then the windshield wipers quit on a trip back during a rainstorm on a highway at 70mph in the far left lane. And the driver's seatbelt broke immediately after pulling off to the side of the road.
Then the alternator quit about ten miles from home with no warning.
Then, while visiting with friends at a hotel about fifteen miles away, the starter stopped.
That was when I began renting cars for any trip over two hours away.
Enterprise has pretty good deals and they'll pick you up and drop you off too.
How does that work? Do you have to bring the driver back to the location, or do they bring 2 cars?
Also, if they show up late, do they try and charge you for an extra hour? Not trying to be a cheapie, but I don't want to get nickel and dimed on their error.
Can you tell I am a bit independent? Not a big fan of relying on other people being responsible.
They pick you up wherever you ask them to - generally from home or work and you fill out the paperwork before driving away in the rental car.
Then, when you're finished, you drop the car off at the agency, complete any other paperwork necessary or just give them the keys and they drive you back to wherever you need to be - again generally home or work, wherever your normal transportation car resides.
The start and end times are from when you drive away and when you arrive back again. If there are any problems with the car while you have it, let them know when you return the car. Most agencies will give you some sort of discount to make up for any problems.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 17:15:33
livingonli on 04/23/2008 17:15:33
I wonder if Thom has ever heard when Steph makes fun of Terry Jeffries.
What a squeaky little tool.
What a squeaky little tool.
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 17:27:30
why is amtrak so expensive? f*ckers.
starling310 on 04/23/2008 17:27:30
why is amtrak so expensive? f*ckers.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 17:32:33
I don't know whether it's because it's not used as much as air travel or what. I remembe HBK paid a lot of money to take the train to DC in '06 since we came down different days. Good thing I was able to drive her back.
livingonli on 04/23/2008 17:32:33
Quote by starling310:
why is amtrak so expensive? f*ckers.
I don't know whether it's because it's not used as much as air travel or what. I remembe HBK paid a lot of money to take the train to DC in '06 since we came down different days. Good thing I was able to drive her back.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 17:45:34
Raine on 04/23/2008 17:45:34
THis caller on Thom 
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 17:52:42
Some people really don't know how to use their brains.
livingonli on 04/23/2008 17:52:42
Quote by Raine:
THis caller on Thom
Some people really don't know how to use their brains.
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 17:53:50
I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for the convenience but the LATEST train I could take back leaves DC at 12:25pm.
Are people staying for any length of time on Sunday, or is everyone departing at that time?
Just seems like a lotta dough for a 1 day trip.
starling310 on 04/23/2008 17:53:50
Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
why is amtrak so expensive? f*ckers.
I don't know whether it's because it's not used as much as air travel or what. I remembe HBK paid a lot of money to take the train to DC in '06 since we came down different days. Good thing I was able to drive her back.
I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for the convenience but the LATEST train I could take back leaves DC at 12:25pm.
Are people staying for any length of time on Sunday, or is everyone departing at that time?
Just seems like a lotta dough for a 1 day trip.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 17:55:12
Raine on 04/23/2008 17:55:12
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 17:59:24
Hotel check-out is 12:00. Last time we got together we had a late breakfast before splitting up. I ended up leaving with HBK just before 2 PM and it took me 8 hours to get home that time between rain and construction work on I-95. Hope I don't have to go through that again.
livingonli on 04/23/2008 17:59:24
Quote by starling310:Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:
why is amtrak so expensive? f*ckers.
I don't know whether it's because it's not used as much as air travel or what. I remembe HBK paid a lot of money to take the train to DC in '06 since we came down different days. Good thing I was able to drive her back.
I wouldn't mind paying a little extra for the convenience but the LATEST train I could take back leaves DC at 12:25pm.
Are people staying for any length of time on Sunday, or is everyone departing at that time?
Just seems like a lotta dough for a 1 day trip.
Hotel check-out is 12:00. Last time we got together we had a late breakfast before splitting up. I ended up leaving with HBK just before 2 PM and it took me 8 hours to get home that time between rain and construction work on I-95. Hope I don't have to go through that again.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 18:01:38
Raine on 04/23/2008 18:01:38
Actually, This is what I took a few years ago... Looks like it is 35.00 round trip.
IT's a 4 hour ride, and it isn't that bad. They make one stop along the way...
IT's a 4 hour ride, and it isn't that bad. They make one stop along the way...
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 18:03:05
This is a bus. I have done it beofre and it saves a lot of money
Raine on 04/23/2008 18:03:05
Quote by Raine:
Actually, This is what I took a few years ago... Looks like it is 35.00 round trip.
IT's a 4 hour ride, and it isn't that bad. They make one stop along the way...
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:15:15
starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:15:15
Thanks Raine. I'll check it out. $35 + $28 to Penn is A LOT less than any other option.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 18:23:20
IT's 28 bucks on the MEtro North these days?
I know they go into GCS, but I can get you to Penn :snap: like that. ;)
Raine on 04/23/2008 18:23:20
Quote by starling310:
Thanks Raine. I'll check it out. $35 + $28 to Penn is A LOT less than any other option.
I know they go into GCS, but I can get you to Penn :snap: like that. ;)
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:35:54
Oh, thanks. . . I think I can get to Penn...the "S" to the 123 to 34th street, yeah?
And, yes $28 bucks. Remember when it was like $17?
starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:35:54
Quote by Raine:IT's 28 bucks on the MEtro North these days?Quote by starling310:
Thanks Raine. I'll check it out. $35 + $28 to Penn is A LOT less than any other option.
I know they go into GCS, but I can get you to Penn :snap: like that. ;)
Oh, thanks. . . I think I can get to Penn...the "S" to the 123 to 34th street, yeah?
And, yes $28 bucks. Remember when it was like $17?
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 18:38:38
livingonli on 04/23/2008 18:38:38
I thought Metro-North ended at New Haven. 
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:40:34
starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:40:34
Yeah, it does Liv.
I'd be taking MT North from N. Haven to GCS...then go to Penn Station to pick up Da Bus.
I hope Da Bus doesn't end up in a ditch.
I'd be taking MT North from N. Haven to GCS...then go to Penn Station to pick up Da Bus.
I hope Da Bus doesn't end up in a ditch.
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:41:49
starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:41:49
Raine, would I take the McPherson Square Bus back to NY?
Sorry...i just don't know DC.
Sorry...i just don't know DC.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 18:43:47
Yes.
We can figure out the metro from there, which a stop is right there where the bus lets you off. That is where I have alwauys went. Starbucks at the corner...
Raine on 04/23/2008 18:43:47
Quote by starling310:
Raine, would I take the McPherson Square Bus back to NY?
Sorry...i just don't know DC.
We can figure out the metro from there, which a stop is right there where the bus lets you off. That is where I have alwauys went. Starbucks at the corner...
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 18:45:47
AHH! I forgot about 124th street!
Yes, Take the subway Downtown. That will save you a few more coins.
Raine on 04/23/2008 18:45:47
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:IT's 28 bucks on the MEtro North these days?Quote by starling310:
Thanks Raine. I'll check it out. $35 + $28 to Penn is A LOT less than any other option.
I know they go into GCS, but I can get you to Penn :snap: like that. ;)
Oh, thanks. . . I think I can get to Penn...the "S" to the 123 to 34th street, yeah?
And, yes $28 bucks. Remember when it was like $17?
Yes, Take the subway Downtown. That will save you a few more coins.
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:46:01
starling310 on 04/23/2008 18:46:01
Sweet! Thanks dahlink.
I apologize. Any further bus talk will be in the Meet Up blog.
I apologize. Any further bus talk will be in the Meet Up blog.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 18:51:33
Raine on 04/23/2008 18:51:33
Actaully it's 125th street station... Take the train downtown, BUT instead of taking the S which takes you over to 42 and 8th, transfer at Lexington Ave @ 63rd Street, take the F train down to 34th street, then you only have to walk a few blocks over to 8th avenue. Subways Map.
Also, I am pretty sure 125th street has the 4,5 AND 6 train, Take the 6 train as it will let you transfer to the F train At 59th street.
Also, I am pretty sure 125th street has the 4,5 AND 6 train, Take the 6 train as it will let you transfer to the F train At 59th street.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 18:52:07
No worries :)
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 18:52:07
Quote by shelaghc:Quote by wickedpam:
Off to new computer system training back later :kickcan:
Shelagh - let me know about the the TJ's stuff, if cases are okay that is.
Sorry - didn't get home until after 11:00PM yesterday. Drinking Liberally was in full swing last night.
Dave said the price was right. Many thanks for picking up the booze!
No worries :)
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 19:06:09
OY! NY subway system is rather intimidating
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 19:06:09
Quote by Raine:
Actaully it's 125th street station... Take the train downtown, BUT instead of taking the S which takes you over to 42 and 8th, transfer at Lexington Ave @ 63rd Street, take the F train down to 34th street, then you only have to walk a few blocks over to 8th avenue. Subways Map.
Also, I am pretty sure 125th street has the 4,5 AND 6 train, Take the 6 train as it will let you transfer to the F train At 59th street.
OY! NY subway system is rather intimidating
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 19:07:32
Meet me at the Meet up Blog. I GOTS a question! :sprint:
starling310 on 04/23/2008 19:07:32
Quote by Raine:
Actaully it's 125th street station... Take the train downtown, BUT instead of taking the S which takes you over to 42 and 8th, transfer at Lexington Ave @ 63rd Street, take the F train down to 34th street, then you only have to walk a few blocks over to 8th avenue. Subways Map.
Also, I am pretty sure 125th street has the 4,5 AND 6 train, Take the 6 train as it will let you transfer to the F train At 59th street.
Meet me at the Meet up Blog. I GOTS a question! :sprint:
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 19:08:42
It's not so bad if you're used to it. If I hadn't stumbled that my old MetroCard expired I almost would have taken the bus to Jamaica and then took the Subway into Manhattan Monday night.
livingonli on 04/23/2008 19:08:42
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Actaully it's 125th street station... Take the train downtown, BUT instead of taking the S which takes you over to 42 and 8th, transfer at Lexington Ave @ 63rd Street, take the F train down to 34th street, then you only have to walk a few blocks over to 8th avenue. Subways Map.
Also, I am pretty sure 125th street has the 4,5 AND 6 train, Take the 6 train as it will let you transfer to the F train At 59th street.
OY! NY subway system is rather intimidating
It's not so bad if you're used to it. If I hadn't stumbled that my old MetroCard expired I almost would have taken the bus to Jamaica and then took the Subway into Manhattan Monday night.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 19:11:10
Raine on 04/23/2008 19:11:10
I am thre.
Comment by wickedpam on 04/23/2008 19:39:32
Or if you get hit the Farragut West station use the Orange line to Vienna also - get off at Rosslyn.
If you get on at Farragut North take the Red line to Glenmont but get out at Metro Center. Find one of the people in the info box (near the tickets) and have them show you how to get do to the Orange line platform and take Orange line to Vienna off at Rosslyn.
Either way just find the Orange line to Vienna and out at Rosslyn.
We'll find you :hug:
(for some reason I couldn't post in the DCblog - so I post here with this info)
wickedpam on 04/23/2008 19:39:32
Quote by wickedpam:
Actually if you get off the bus by the McPherson Metro stop take the Orange line to the Rosslyn stop. That would be the Orange line to Vienna.
Or if you get hit the Farragut West station use the Orange line to Vienna also - get off at Rosslyn.
If you get on at Farragut North take the Red line to Glenmont but get out at Metro Center. Find one of the people in the info box (near the tickets) and have them show you how to get do to the Orange line platform and take Orange line to Vienna off at Rosslyn.
Either way just find the Orange line to Vienna and out at Rosslyn.
We'll find you :hug:
(for some reason I couldn't post in the DCblog - so I post here with this info)
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 19:44:01
livingonli on 04/23/2008 19:44:01
The DC blog seems to be wigging out. I keep seeing the time out error message and not the posts.
Comment by BobR on 04/23/2008 19:45:17
fixed.
BobR on 04/23/2008 19:45:17
Quote by livingonli:
The DC blog seems to be wigging out. I keep seeing the time out error message and not the posts.
fixed.
Comment by starling310 on 04/23/2008 20:33:33
starling310 on 04/23/2008 20:33:33
Told my lady friend about the bus. Here is her response.
"i think there's a bus for $15 dollars from nyc to dc. so says my mom.
plus take metro north to nyc and its only $28 round trip. now you're starting to think like a jew! welcome to our people! ;)"
:rofl:
"i think there's a bus for $15 dollars from nyc to dc. so says my mom.
plus take metro north to nyc and its only $28 round trip. now you're starting to think like a jew! welcome to our people! ;)"
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 22:01:07
:rofl:
I think that bus is up to 20 coins now... But, OMG...
Raine on 04/23/2008 22:01:07
Quote by starling310:
Told my lady friend about the bus. Here is her response.
"i think there's a bus for $15 dollars from nyc to dc. so says my mom.
plus take metro north to nyc and its only $28 round trip. now you're starting to think like a jew! welcome to our people! ;)"
:rofl:
I think that bus is up to 20 coins now... But, OMG...
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 22:29:02
livingonli on 04/23/2008 22:29:02
So the first hour of Rachel is now a straight MSNBC simulcast and with David Bender doing the last hour more or less (which I can only hear online) that means Rachel's pretty much back to an hour of her own show.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/23/2008 22:53:23
Is that what they said at the top of the show? If so, I'm *really* disappointed. I don't listen to Rachel to hear David Gregory. I listen for Rachel's sharp, insightful take on the events of the day.
MSNBC, just give Rachel her own show and put AAR out of our misery.
shelaghc on 04/23/2008 22:53:23
Quote by livingonli:
So the first hour of Rachel is now a straight MSNBC simulcast and with David Bender doing the last hour more or less (which I can only hear online) that means Rachel's pretty much back to an hour of her own show.
Is that what they said at the top of the show? If so, I'm *really* disappointed. I don't listen to Rachel to hear David Gregory. I listen for Rachel's sharp, insightful take on the events of the day.
MSNBC, just give Rachel her own show and put AAR out of our misery.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 23:16:02
livingonli on 04/23/2008 23:16:02
Yes, it was road of the White House but they ran slightly behind MSNBC because AAR still has top of the hour news so they don't match up due to the different outlets break formats.
Comment by livingonli on 04/23/2008 23:18:06
livingonli on 04/23/2008 23:18:06
They should just give Rachel the 6 PM hour and move that pundit crap to another time. Of course if Air America were to go under, it would be another story. But with the thinning out of the talent I don't know how much longer they can go on.
Comment by Raine on 04/23/2008 23:40:59
Raine on 04/23/2008 23:40:59
Sheez. Are you kidding me? AAR is simulcasting MSNBC?
Yes, I agree, give her her own show already, let David go back to doing what he does best, reporting.
Yes, I agree, give her her own show already, let David go back to doing what he does best, reporting.
Comment by shelaghc on 04/24/2008 00:10:45
shelaghc on 04/24/2008 00:10:45
I'm hoping Rachel was just so tired from last night that she needed a break.
I guess we'll find out tomorrow.....
I guess we'll find out tomorrow.....
Comment by livingonli on 04/24/2008 00:11:31
livingonli on 04/24/2008 00:11:31
Who's watching KO right now?
Comment by starling310 on 04/24/2008 00:27:21
starling310 on 04/24/2008 00:27:21
:: KO ::
"They stand up-We Stand Down Gate!"
:rofl:
"They stand up-We Stand Down Gate!"
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 04/24/2008 00:30:20
Raine on 04/24/2008 00:30:20
WE have been but we paused it to make dessert....
First segement was all about how hills thinks she has more of the popular vote... and about how *math is hard*
Harumph.
Like I said the machine is paused, so we will be behind on the KO.
First segement was all about how hills thinks she has more of the popular vote... and about how *math is hard*
Harumph.
Like I said the machine is paused, so we will be behind on the KO.
Comment by starling310 on 04/24/2008 00:33:04
starling310 on 04/24/2008 00:33:04
Chuck Todd said "It's over unless Hillary wins N. Carolina."
Comment by jd_in_ny on 04/24/2008 00:36:57
jd_in_ny on 04/24/2008 00:36:57
math is hard, dude. especially for the grrrrlz.
Comment by livingonli on 04/24/2008 00:59:00
livingonli on 04/24/2008 00:59:00
Talking Malibu Stacey doll: Thinking gives you wrinkles.
Comment by TriSec on 04/24/2008 01:06:27
TriSec on 04/24/2008 01:06:27
Evening, folks!
Great night to be a Boston sports fan...the Sox are trying to keep a 7-game win streak alive, and the Celtics are feasting on the Hawks. Meanwhile, I've poured myself a double-martini and have KofB all set up here in the lounge.
Ahhhh.....it's all good.
Great night to be a Boston sports fan...the Sox are trying to keep a 7-game win streak alive, and the Celtics are feasting on the Hawks. Meanwhile, I've poured myself a double-martini and have KofB all set up here in the lounge.
Ahhhh.....it's all good.
Comment by livingonli on 04/24/2008 01:12:32
livingonli on 04/24/2008 01:12:32
That's livin' the life Tri. How does your brother feel about Da Bruins?
Comment by TriSec on 04/24/2008 01:18:00
TriSec on 04/24/2008 01:18:00
Well, they could have just as easily been swept. Taking it to 7 games was actually quite an achievement for this team...
Comment by livingonli on 04/24/2008 01:21:01
livingonli on 04/24/2008 01:21:01
That is true. They weren't expected to go the distance. The Rangers-Devils series was expected to go the distance but ended in 5. Although the round against the Penguins will be tougher.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:36:40
Pfft. You could be watching the Alaska special on Mythbusters. The are crashing cars into a rubber moose! Television doesn't get much better than that! Next they will be blowing shit up!
Mmmmm
Kari Byron! :swoon:
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:36:40
Quote by TriSec:
Evening, folks!
Great night to be a Boston sports fan...the Sox are trying to keep a 7-game win streak alive, and the Celtics are feasting on the Hawks. Meanwhile, I've poured myself a double-martini and have KofB all set up here in the lounge.
Ahhhh.....it's all good.
Pfft. You could be watching the Alaska special on Mythbusters. The are crashing cars into a rubber moose! Television doesn't get much better than that! Next they will be blowing shit up!
Mmmmm
Kari Byron! :swoon:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:37:38
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:37:38
Oh dear!
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:42:01
:scans blog:
:rofl:
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:42:01
Quote by starling310:
Told my lady friend about the bus. Here is her response.
"i think there's a bus for $15 dollars from nyc to dc. so says my mom.
plus take metro north to nyc and its only $28 round trip. now you're starting to think like a jew! welcome to our people! ;)"
:rofl:
:scans blog:
:rofl:
Comment by TriSec on 04/24/2008 01:43:41
TriSec on 04/24/2008 01:43:41
Hey now, the Celtics haven't been in a meaningful playoff game since 1995! :thud:
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:43:45
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:43:45
G Damnit. a stick of dynamite and the ice didn't break! 
Maybe take two will be better.
Maybe take two will be better.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:45:07
Well. damn skippy. I guess that might trump two idiots and some high explosives.
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:45:07
Quote by TriSec:
Hey now, the Celtics haven't been in a meaningful playoff game since 1995! :thud:
Well. damn skippy. I guess that might trump two idiots and some high explosives.
Comment by TriSec on 04/24/2008 01:46:21
TriSec on 04/24/2008 01:46:21
*snort* Well, I was once on a camping trip up in Maine, and we needed to canoe out into the lake and pull in a buoy. Did I mention this was in January?
Anyway, one of the dudes pulled out a shotgun and starting blasting a path through the ice, and when that was done, he pulled out a 9mm and emptied the clip into the lake.
We got the buoy...
Anyway, one of the dudes pulled out a shotgun and starting blasting a path through the ice, and when that was done, he pulled out a 9mm and emptied the clip into the lake.
We got the buoy...
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:53:05
Well the dynamite was under an SUV. It put a small crater in the thick Alaska ice. Then on take two, they had something like a dozen sticks of TNT in shaped charge things. BOOM.
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:53:05
Quote by TriSec:
*snort* Well, I was once on a camping trip up in Maine, and we needed to canoe out into the lake and pull in a buoy. Did I mention this was in January?
Anyway, one of the dudes pulled out a shotgun and starting blasting a path through the ice, and when that was done, he pulled out a 9mm and emptied the clip into the lake.
We got the buoy...
Well the dynamite was under an SUV. It put a small crater in the thick Alaska ice. Then on take two, they had something like a dozen sticks of TNT in shaped charge things. BOOM.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:54:40
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:54:40
This rubber moose thing is just downright weird, Tri. Tory is totally into it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:57:54
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 01:57:54
So the myth with the rubber moose is you need to speed up if you are hitting moose and it will do less damage. It is BUSTED!
Comment by livingonli on 04/24/2008 02:01:16
livingonli on 04/24/2008 02:01:16
Could that also apply to hitting a deer.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 02:05:39
Moose are taller. Longer in the leg.
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 02:05:39
Quote by livingonli:
Could that also apply to hitting a deer.
Moose are taller. Longer in the leg.
Comment by Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 02:08:39
Mondobubba on 04/24/2008 02:08:39
Psst Senator Clinton,
Comment by shelaghc on 04/24/2008 02:25:21
shelaghc on 04/24/2008 02:25:21
I just read a comment on Rachel's blog. Apparently Rachel will be a regular on "The Race for the White House" every night from now on and AAR will be simulcasting that show instead of her first hour every night as well.
So instead of two hours of Rachel and one of David Bender, we get one hour of David Gregory with a few minutes of Rachel, a severly truncated version of Rachel's show in a one hour dose and an hour of David Bender taking calls.
Count on "Ask Dr. Maddow" to go away along with the weekly giveaway of Kent Jones' photos. :-<
So instead of two hours of Rachel and one of David Bender, we get one hour of David Gregory with a few minutes of Rachel, a severly truncated version of Rachel's show in a one hour dose and an hour of David Bender taking calls.
Count on "Ask Dr. Maddow" to go away along with the weekly giveaway of Kent Jones' photos. :-<
Comment by livingonli on 04/24/2008 02:43:30
livingonli on 04/24/2008 02:43:30
Between that and the guest hosts, the race to the bottom continues. And it looks like a lot of the upcoming 3-6 hosts are Hillary supporters. A management initiative.
Comment by Raine on 04/24/2008 02:48:06
:rofl:
Raine on 04/24/2008 02:48:06
Quote by Mondobubba:
Psst Senator Clinton,
:rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 04/24/2008 03:04:03
livingonli on 04/24/2008 03:04:03
The Daily Show: The long flat seemingly endless Batann Death march to the White House.
Comment by livingonli on 04/24/2008 03:34:45
livingonli on 04/24/2008 03:34:45
On the feed to Sirius during the break on Mike Malloy, they were playing Barenaked Ladies' "Be My Yoko Ono" and then "Blame Canada".