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Survivor 1%
Author: BobR
Date: 2013-09-16 11:26:01
At the risk of sounding like a broken record (for you youngsters - that's what came before CDs MP3s), the Republicans are once again pretending to be legislators while the country staggers along. Syria and the should-we-or-shouldn't-we debate over bombing to prevent/punish Syria from/for using chemical weapons has once again distracted the public from the very real problems we face.
The Republican-led House has voted to repeal Obamacare too many times to list (I hesitate to provide a number because it could happen again before this is posted, but at least 42). We've have also lurched from budget vote to budget vote, generally pushing through some flawed legislation at literally the 11th hour before the government grinds to a halt. Right now, those drop dead dates are about October 1st when the country runs out of money, and October 15th when the country hits the debt ceiling.
President Obama has criticized the Republicans for this before, stating that midnight votes when there is no more time left is no way to run the country. Naturally, he is irritated again:
The sequestor has hit the economy hard, which while lowering expenditures also guarantees less tax revenue for the government, thus creating a downward spiral. President Obama has tried to reverse this, but of course the Republicans kowtow to their well-heeled overlords, and impede him every step of the way:
I linked to a story about the widening income gap in my Thursday blog. The effects are felt all across the country, in cities like New York and even outside our borders. The rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and the politicians distract the masses with their nonsense, while they continue to live off of the taxpayers' dollars.
Raine and I discussed a version of the TV show "Survivor", only call it "Survivor 1%", where rich people are dumped into a ghetto and forced to live on food stamps, welfare, and whatever they can earn doing menial labor. I am not familiar enough with the format of the show enough to flesh it out more than that, but it certainly seem like it would be enlightening television. Documentarian Morgan Sperlock ("Supersize Me") tried it for 30 days on his TV show "30 Days", and found it extremely difficult.
Some people have tried this as an experiment. The latest is Panera Bread founder and CEO Ron Shaich, who tried to live on the equivalent of food stamps for a week. He found it to be much harder than he ever imagined. There is also an effort among members of Congress to do the same thing; it's called the "SNAP Challenge". If you click through to the link, you'll see that all 26 congresspeople are Democrats.
What does this tell you? Republicans bitch and moan about money spent by the government on "freeloaders" who are barely eking out an existence, while they get nothing accomplished and work less than half the year, knowing they will collect cushy pensions the rest of their lives. It would be merely aggravating if there weren't so many people actually suffering.
Maybe we should revise that "Survivor 1%" idea - make one team the rich and the other team Republican politicians. I imagine that would get very ugly very quickly.
The Republican-led House has voted to repeal Obamacare too many times to list (I hesitate to provide a number because it could happen again before this is posted, but at least 42). We've have also lurched from budget vote to budget vote, generally pushing through some flawed legislation at literally the 11th hour before the government grinds to a halt. Right now, those drop dead dates are about October 1st when the country runs out of money, and October 15th when the country hits the debt ceiling.
President Obama has criticized the Republicans for this before, stating that midnight votes when there is no more time left is no way to run the country. Naturally, he is irritated again:
US President Barack Obama hit out at conservative Republicans, warning he would not negotiate on raising the debt ceiling in a showdown that threatens to throw the government into default.
Obama said in an interview broadcast Sunday that he was willing to talk to Republicans on the separate task of agreeing on a budget, but would not allow conditions to be attached to increasing the government's borrowing limit.
If no deals are reached in bitterly divided Washington, the US government could be shut down by the beginning of October and the United States could begin defaulting on its debts by the middle of next month.
The sequestor has hit the economy hard, which while lowering expenditures also guarantees less tax revenue for the government, thus creating a downward spiral. President Obama has tried to reverse this, but of course the Republicans kowtow to their well-heeled overlords, and impede him every step of the way:
The president has powers to fight income inequality, President Obama argued in an interview broadcast Sunday, adding that Republicans in Congress have hobbled his efforts to do it.
Appearing on ABC's "This Week" program, Obama acknowledged that the wealthiest Americans have benefited disproportionately from the economic recovery of recent years. But he was quick to add that much of that trend is due to globalization, technology and, not least, the GOP's opposition to his economic agenda – all factors he suggested are beyond his control.
"I think the president can stop it," Obama said, when asked about the growing income gap. "The problem is that there continues to be a major debate here in Washington, and that is, how do we respond to these underlying trends?"
Obama promoted his efforts to increase funding for education, infrastructure and research and development programs, and he trumpeted his push to reform the tax code to discourage outsourcing.
"It doesn’t solve the problem entirely, but it pushes against these trends," Obama said. "And the problem that we’ve got right now is you’ve got a portion of Congress whose policies … just want to, you know, leave things alone, they actually want to accelerate these trends."
I linked to a story about the widening income gap in my Thursday blog. The effects are felt all across the country, in cities like New York and even outside our borders. The rich get richer, the poor get poorer, and the politicians distract the masses with their nonsense, while they continue to live off of the taxpayers' dollars.
Raine and I discussed a version of the TV show "Survivor", only call it "Survivor 1%", where rich people are dumped into a ghetto and forced to live on food stamps, welfare, and whatever they can earn doing menial labor. I am not familiar enough with the format of the show enough to flesh it out more than that, but it certainly seem like it would be enlightening television. Documentarian Morgan Sperlock ("Supersize Me") tried it for 30 days on his TV show "30 Days", and found it extremely difficult.
Some people have tried this as an experiment. The latest is Panera Bread founder and CEO Ron Shaich, who tried to live on the equivalent of food stamps for a week. He found it to be much harder than he ever imagined. There is also an effort among members of Congress to do the same thing; it's called the "SNAP Challenge". If you click through to the link, you'll see that all 26 congresspeople are Democrats.
What does this tell you? Republicans bitch and moan about money spent by the government on "freeloaders" who are barely eking out an existence, while they get nothing accomplished and work less than half the year, knowing they will collect cushy pensions the rest of their lives. It would be merely aggravating if there weren't so many people actually suffering.
Maybe we should revise that "Survivor 1%" idea - make one team the rich and the other team Republican politicians. I imagine that would get very ugly very quickly.
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Comment by 
Raine on 09/16/2013 12:48:25
Good morning.
I would love to see a reality show like this.
Raine on 09/16/2013 12:48:25
Good morning. I would love to see a reality show like this.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 12:59:20
"Breaking Bad" last night.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 12:59:20
"Breaking Bad" last night.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:06:25
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:06:25
Gunman still at large at the Navy Yard. At least on person shot. At least 3 shots have been fired.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:09:08
haven't watched the show, but I see the internets are quite a buzz with what went down.
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:09:08
Quote by Mondobubba:
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:12:02
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:12:02
Shelter in place for the entire area. 
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:13:52
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:13:52
Marine barracks are now lined up and ready to assist if needed.
I;m really hoping they can figure this out soon.
I;m really hoping they can figure this out soon.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 13:15:16
Lucky goes to the vet this afternoon. Just don't know what to do. I suppose not knowing what's going on isn't helping. I just know he's lost a lot of weight and he was having a lot of trouble navigating the cat tree this morning. Nothing I can do, everything I had went to taking care of both cars last month plus a massive jacking up of rent.
I was floored, however, when I mentioned this to my boss this morning and he offered to help. I don't know what to make of that, either. I know the guy's a cat lover.
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 13:15:16
Lucky goes to the vet this afternoon. Just don't know what to do. I suppose not knowing what's going on isn't helping. I just know he's lost a lot of weight and he was having a lot of trouble navigating the cat tree this morning. Nothing I can do, everything I had went to taking care of both cars last month plus a massive jacking up of rent.
I was floored, however, when I mentioned this to my boss this morning and he offered to help. I don't know what to make of that, either. I know the guy's a cat lover.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:19:05
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:19:05
Why isn't Chicago playing TSMShow?
Comment by 
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 13:20:25
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 13:20:25
Morning 
I have a friend who could help with a treatment for a show but I think networks already think's they've done this with Undercover Boss (no I don't watch it) and Secret Millionaire (don't watch that on either).
I have a friend who could help with a treatment for a show but I think networks already think's they've done this with Undercover Boss (no I don't watch it) and Secret Millionaire (don't watch that on either).
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 13:22:48
jeez us - what the F is wrong with people.
So I wonder how the NRA is going to spin this.
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 13:22:48
Quote by Raine:
Gunman still at large at the Navy Yard. At least on person shot. At least 3 shots have been fired.
jeez us - what the F is wrong with people.
So I wonder how the NRA is going to spin this.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:22:55
Sounds like you have a very cool boss, Rabbit.
I hope there is nothing seriously wrong with Lucky. <-- again. 
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:22:55
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Lucky goes to the vet this afternoon. Just don't know what to do. I suppose not knowing what's going on isn't helping. I just know he's lost a lot of weight and he was having a lot of trouble navigating the cat tree this morning. Nothing I can do, everything I had went to taking care of both cars last month plus a massive jacking up of rent.
I was floored, however, when I mentioned this to my boss this morning and he offered to help. I don't know what to make of that, either. I know the guy's a cat lover.
I hope there is nothing seriously wrong with Lucky.
<-- again.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:29:01
Idiot gun nuts already making comments on WTOP --
If only civilians could carry guns...
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:29:01
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Gunman still at large at the Navy Yard. At least on person shot. At least 3 shots have been fired.
jeez us - what the F is wrong with people.
So I wonder how the NRA is going to spin this.
If only civilians could carry guns...
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:31:18
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:31:18
from WUSA:
#BREAKING UDPATE: MPD says five shot at Navy Yard.
Four are civilians, one is an officer. http://on.wusa9.com/1aNry3W
UPDATE: Police are looking for the shooter. He is described as a black male with a dark complexion, approximately 5'10" to 6 feet tall, 170 pound with a black shirt and black hat. He is believed to be barricaded somewhere.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 13:31:44
Lemme just say this, Walter White isn't just a bastard, he's a right bastard.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 13:31:44
Quote by Raine:haven't watched the show, but I see the internets are quite a buzz with what went down.Quote by Mondobubba:
Lemme just say this, Walter White isn't just a bastard, he's a right bastard.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 13:36:52
Since this is at the Navy Yard where they have sailors you know guys in the military who, unless they are required to by a duty station don't carry fire arms. This makes your idiotic argument invalid.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 13:36:52
Quote by Raine:Idiot gun nuts already making comments on WTOP --Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Gunman still at large at the Navy Yard. At least on person shot. At least 3 shots have been fired.
jeez us - what the F is wrong with people.
So I wonder how the NRA is going to spin this.
If only civilians could carry guns...
Since this is at the Navy Yard where they have sailors you know guys in the military who, unless they are required to by a duty station don't carry fire arms. This makes your idiotic argument invalid.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:38:51
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:38:51
I really hope this is the last of the victims:
D.C. police confirm 4 victims, including 1 D.C. police officer at Navy Yard http://bit.ly/1eUGWul
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:39:26
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:39:26
WaPo reporting that 3 people are in critical condition
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 13:43:53
I knew I had a cool boss long before today.
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 13:43:53
Quote by Raine:Sounds like you have a very cool boss, Rabbit.Quote by trojanrabbit:
Lucky goes to the vet this afternoon. Just don't know what to do. I suppose not knowing what's going on isn't helping. I just know he's lost a lot of weight and he was having a lot of trouble navigating the cat tree this morning. Nothing I can do, everything I had went to taking care of both cars last month plus a massive jacking up of rent.
I was floored, however, when I mentioned this to my boss this morning and he offered to help. I don't know what to make of that, either. I know the guy's a cat lover.
I hope there is nothing seriously wrong with Lucky.
I knew I had a cool boss long before today.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:44:25
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:44:25
Sorry about flooding the blog with the Navy Yard shooting this morning.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 13:48:33
and this is why I'm staying out of WTOP comments as much as I can *wanders off to enjoy fandoms on tumblr*
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 13:48:33
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Idiot gun nuts already making comments on WTOP --Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Gunman still at large at the Navy Yard. At least on person shot. At least 3 shots have been fired.
jeez us - what the F is wrong with people.
So I wonder how the NRA is going to spin this.
If only civilians could carry guns...
Since this is at the Navy Yard where they have sailors you know guys in the military who, unless they are required to by a duty station don't carry fire arms. This makes your idiotic argument invalid.
and this is why I'm staying out of WTOP comments as much as I can *wanders off to enjoy fandoms on tumblr*
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 13:54:25
no worries, I didn't even realize it was happening until you said something.
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 13:54:25
Quote by Raine:
Sorry about flooding the blog with the Navy Yard shooting this morning.
no worries, I didn't even realize it was happening until you said something.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 13:58:23
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 13:58:23
Mornin' all.. 
Holy fuck @ this shit goin down in DC..
And NO SPOILERS on BB or Newsroom!! I'm downloading both now & not watching 'em until I get home!
Holy fuck @ this shit goin down in DC..
And NO SPOILERS on BB or Newsroom!! I'm downloading both now & not watching 'em until I get home!
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:58:57
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:58:57
Bowling AFB is closedright now and National Airport has a ground stop right now -- unsure if they are related.
The shooting happened on the fourth floor of building 197.
More ambulances are arriving.
The shooting happened on the fourth floor of building 197.
More ambulances are arriving.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 13:59:31
Raine on 09/16/2013 13:59:31
Sorry : Boiling AFB.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:01:32
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:01:32
UPDATE: FAA has grounded all flights at National Airport in D.C. due to Navy Yard incident - http://cbsn.ws/16xe4oD #navyyardshooting
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:02:50
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:02:50
NPS police have done two helicoptor rescues of people according to the live stream I am watching.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:04:11
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:04:11
Building #197 is the Naval Sea Systems Command Headquarters.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:05:31
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:05:31
NBC Washington says at least 10 shot. more shots were fired at 920 am. 
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:06:31
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:06:31
reports are it was an AR 15
Comment by 
BobR on 09/16/2013 14:08:07
I made the same argument to a person post-Sandy Hook saying teachers should be packing heat. I said what about Fort Hood... it didn't help there? They said "ha ha - shows how much you know about the military - soldiers aren't allowed guns in their barracks". So I responded that soldiers who are trained in the warfare and gun usage can't be trusted to carry guns on base, but you want teachers to carry guns?
That shut him up.
BobR on 09/16/2013 14:08:07
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Idiot gun nuts already making comments on WTOP --Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Gunman still at large at the Navy Yard. At least on person shot. At least 3 shots have been fired.
jeez us - what the F is wrong with people.
So I wonder how the NRA is going to spin this.
If only civilians could carry guns...
Since this is at the Navy Yard where they have sailors you know guys in the military who, unless they are required to by a duty station don't carry fire arms. This makes your idiotic argument invalid.
I made the same argument to a person post-Sandy Hook saying teachers should be packing heat. I said what about Fort Hood... it didn't help there? They said "ha ha - shows how much you know about the military - soldiers aren't allowed guns in their barracks". So I responded that soldiers who are trained in the warfare and gun usage can't be trusted to carry guns on base, but you want teachers to carry guns?
That shut him up.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 14:10:05
Now.. MSNBC is saying that the AR-15 is a mIlitary-issue rifle. That is slightly incorrect. AR-15 is the civilian designation of the military-issue M-16 automatic rifle.
The two are identical aside from some very minor cosmetic differences, to my understanding.
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 14:10:05
Quote by Raine:
reports are it was an AR 15
Now.. MSNBC is saying that the AR-15 is a mIlitary-issue rifle. That is slightly incorrect. AR-15 is the civilian designation of the military-issue M-16 automatic rifle.
The two are identical aside from some very minor cosmetic differences, to my understanding.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:13:32
MSNBC should have said military *style* -- you're right -- it's not issue. that is an important distinction. Local NBC said *style*
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:13:32
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
reports are it was an AR 15
Now.. MSNBC is saying that the AR-15 is a mIlitary-issue rifle. That is slightly incorrect. AR-15 is the civilian designation of the military-issue M-16 automatic rifle.
The two are identical aside from some very minor cosmetic differences, to my understanding.
Comment by 
TriSec on 09/16/2013 14:15:50
TriSec on 09/16/2013 14:15:50
Bowling, Boiling, wanna try for Bolling?
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:17:48
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:17:48
Reports of fatalities: 4
Shooter has either been taken into custody or taken down.
Shooter has either been taken into custody or taken down.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:18:38
Gimme a break here.... 
I was literally reporting what I was hearing on the radio and live stream.
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:18:38
Quote by TriSec:
Bowling, Boiling, wanna try for Bolling?
I was literally reporting what I was hearing on the radio and live stream.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 14:22:33
*bold mine* Brilliant.
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 14:22:33
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Idiot gun nuts already making comments on WTOP --Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Gunman still at large at the Navy Yard. At least on person shot. At least 3 shots have been fired.
jeez us - what the F is wrong with people.
So I wonder how the NRA is going to spin this.
If only civilians could carry guns...
Since this is at the Navy Yard where they have sailors you know guys in the military who, unless they are required to by a duty station don't carry fire arms. This makes your idiotic argument invalid.
I made the same argument to a person post-Sandy Hook saying teachers should be packing heat. I said what about Fort Hood... it didn't help there? They said "ha ha - shows how much you know about the military - soldiers aren't allowed guns in their barracks". So I responded that soldiers who are trained in the warfare and gun usage can't be trusted to carry guns on base, but you want teachers to carry guns?
That shut him up.
*bold mine* Brilliant.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2013 14:22:42
TriSec on 09/16/2013 14:22:42
See now, it's not that funny when it happens in YOUR backyard, is it?
[imagined snark for anyone that made fun of Boston after the marathon shooting. Oh wait, that wasn't this website. My mistake.]
Yeesh. What the hell is wrong with this country these days?
(scurries off to look at map.)
[imagined snark for anyone that made fun of Boston after the marathon shooting. Oh wait, that wasn't this website. My mistake.]
Yeesh. What the hell is wrong with this country these days?
(scurries off to look at map.)
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:31:56
I just heard from jj greene on WTOP that he was watching another chopper coming in with a basket and somone holding a gun.
it appears that chopper may have landed ON the 11th street bridge,
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:31:56
Quote by TriSec:
See now, it's not that funny when it happens in YOUR backyard, is it?
[imagined snark for anyone that made fun of Boston after the marathon shooting. Oh wait, that wasn't this website. My mistake.]
Yeesh. What the hell is wrong with this country these days?
(scurries off to look at map.)
I just heard from jj greene on WTOP that he was watching another chopper coming in with a basket and somone holding a gun.
it appears that chopper may have landed ON the 11th street bridge,
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 14:36:09
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 14:36:09
And Mrs. Rabbit has an interview at BJ's on Wednesday.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 14:44:37
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 14:44:37
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 14:49:29
There are no cosmetic differences. The AR 15 doesn't do full auto, the M 16 does.
Don't get me started on rifles that build on the AR 15 platform, it is kind of like the Linnux of rifles; many common elements, but infinite variations.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 14:49:29
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
reports are it was an AR 15
Now.. MSNBC is saying that the AR-15 is a mIlitary-issue rifle. That is slightly incorrect. AR-15 is the civilian designation of the military-issue M-16 automatic rifle.
The two are identical aside from some very minor cosmetic differences, to my understanding.
There are no cosmetic differences. The AR 15 doesn't do full auto, the M 16 does.
Don't get me started on rifles that build on the AR 15 platform, it is kind of like the Linnux of rifles; many common elements, but infinite variations.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:50:00
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:50:00
OK we have now entered entirely fucked up mode. WaPo reports...
Police say three shooters, including at least one in fatigues, have shot at least 10 people at the Washington Navy Yard.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2013 14:50:07
TriSec on 09/16/2013 14:50:07
In local news you may know about, Martha Coakley declared for governor this morning.
I'm ambivalent about this, since I'd rather not have Charlie Baker be governor.
I'm ambivalent about this, since I'd rather not have Charlie Baker be governor.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 14:51:51
I said this to a friend last night. A spoiler would be wow, that right bastard Walt, I can't believe he did BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP to Hank and and Skyler.
If you don't want spoilers stay off the interwebs!
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 14:51:51
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all..
Holy fuck @ this shit goin down in DC..
And NO SPOILERS on BB or Newsroom!! I'm downloading both now & not watching 'em until I get home!
I said this to a friend last night. A spoiler would be wow, that right bastard Walt, I can't believe he did BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP to Hank and and Skyler.
If you don't want spoilers stay off the interwebs!
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:57:15
Let me ask -- is it fair to say that this could possibly be an M16?
(shudder)
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:57:15
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
reports are it was an AR 15
Now.. MSNBC is saying that the AR-15 is a mIlitary-issue rifle. That is slightly incorrect. AR-15 is the civilian designation of the military-issue M-16 automatic rifle.
The two are identical aside from some very minor cosmetic differences, to my understanding.
There are no cosmetic differences. The AR 15 doesn't do full auto, the M 16 does.
Don't get me started on rifles that build on the AR 15 platform, it is kind of like the Linnux of rifles; many common elements, but infinite variations.
(shudder)
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:57:41
I;m glad he did that.
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:57:41
I;m glad he did that.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 14:59:21
Raine on 09/16/2013 14:59:21
One local report says a second shooter has been detained.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 14:59:45
You can manually modify an AR-15 to be full automatic. That's a widely known fact.
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 14:59:45
Quote by Raine:Let me ask -- is it fair to say that this could possibly be an M16?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
reports are it was an AR 15
Now.. MSNBC is saying that the AR-15 is a mIlitary-issue rifle. That is slightly incorrect. AR-15 is the civilian designation of the military-issue M-16 automatic rifle.
The two are identical aside from some very minor cosmetic differences, to my understanding.
There are no cosmetic differences. The AR 15 doesn't do full auto, the M 16 does.
Don't get me started on rifles that build on the AR 15 platform, it is kind of like the Linnux of rifles; many common elements, but infinite variations.
(shudder)
You can manually modify an AR-15 to be full automatic. That's a widely known fact.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 15:03:46
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 15:03:46
Hmmm.. I heard that they're walking back the report of a third shooter now.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 15:07:44
Yes, that's true.
My question was more along the lines of the media getting ALL of this wrong -- and that possibly it was an m16 -- which might mean a member of the military was the shooter.
This is ALL kinds of fucked.
Raine on 09/16/2013 15:07:44
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Let me ask -- is it fair to say that this could possibly be an M16?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
reports are it was an AR 15
Now.. MSNBC is saying that the AR-15 is a mIlitary-issue rifle. That is slightly incorrect. AR-15 is the civilian designation of the military-issue M-16 automatic rifle.
The two are identical aside from some very minor cosmetic differences, to my understanding.
There are no cosmetic differences. The AR 15 doesn't do full auto, the M 16 does.
Don't get me started on rifles that build on the AR 15 platform, it is kind of like the Linnux of rifles; many common elements, but infinite variations.
(shudder)
You can manually modify an AR-15 to be full automatic. That's a widely known fact.
My question was more along the lines of the media getting ALL of this wrong -- and that possibly it was an m16 -- which might mean a member of the military was the shooter.
This is ALL kinds of fucked.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 15:09:21
Raine on 09/16/2013 15:09:21
News conference getting ready to happen.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 15:13:14
Raine on 09/16/2013 15:13:14
GDDMNTLL
Reports are more shots were just fired. I hope this is wrong.
Reports are more shots were just fired. I hope this is wrong.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 15:29:14
Oh what the hell...
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 15:29:14
Quote by Raine:
GDDMNTLL
Reports are more shots were just fired. I hope this is wrong.
Oh what the hell...
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 15:30:58
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 15:30:58
Bobber, the herpes infect feral monkey story you posted on FB has been a big hit here. Thanks!
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2013 15:31:58
BobR on 09/16/2013 15:31:58
Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber, the herpes infect feral monkey story you posted on FB has been a big hit here. Thanks!
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 15:32:28
Following Radio and twitter at this point.
Still waiting for the olice briefing -- it was supposed to happen right about the time the police briefing was supposed to happen -- about 25 minutes ago.
FFS.
Raine on 09/16/2013 15:32:28
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
GDDMNTLL
Reports are more shots were just fired. I hope this is wrong.
Oh what the hell...
Still waiting for the olice briefing -- it was supposed to happen right about the time the police briefing was supposed to happen -- about 25 minutes ago.
FFS.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 15:35:38
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 15:35:38
Listening to WTOP's stream now.. did they just say there's been shots fired at Bolling AFB now too?!
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 15:35:45
Raine on 09/16/2013 15:35:45
Police units including tactical units have left the scene and (UNCONFIRMED from a police officer that they) are responding to a shooting at Bolling AFB. VIA WTOP Radio
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 15:36:25
Um anything is possible until we actually know.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 15:36:25
Quote by Raine:Yes, that's true.Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:Let me ask -- is it fair to say that this could possibly be an M16?Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
reports are it was an AR 15
Now.. MSNBC is saying that the AR-15 is a mIlitary-issue rifle. That is slightly incorrect. AR-15 is the civilian designation of the military-issue M-16 automatic rifle.
The two are identical aside from some very minor cosmetic differences, to my understanding.
There are no cosmetic differences. The AR 15 doesn't do full auto, the M 16 does.
Don't get me started on rifles that build on the AR 15 platform, it is kind of like the Linnux of rifles; many common elements, but infinite variations.
(shudder)
You can manually modify an AR-15 to be full automatic. That's a widely known fact.
My question was more along the lines of the media getting ALL of this wrong -- and that possibly it was an m16 -- which might mean a member of the military was the shooter.
This is ALL kinds of fucked.
Um anything is possible until we actually know.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 15:36:45
You just heard it too. reporter said it is unconfirmed from a LEO --but yes.
They put bolling under lockdown earlier this morning. WTF?!?!?!
Raine on 09/16/2013 15:36:45
Quote by Scoopster:
Listening to WTOP's steam now.. did they just say there's been shots fired at Bolling AFB now too?!
They put bolling under lockdown earlier this morning. WTF?!?!?!
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2013 15:52:49
BobR on 09/16/2013 15:52:49
WTOP reporting no shooter at Bolling
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:08:00
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:08:00
you know its pretty bad when I know more about the AHCA then our HR person does. *sigh*
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 16:27:03
I had that same feeling when I took linda to her lawyer about her revised will.
He told her about virginia Same sex marriage laws and how she has no rights according to virginia law. I asked him what he thought about DOMA being repealed and estate law and what was going to happen to people in virginia. I asked him about federal statutes overriding state law.
I got mumblybumble.
he didn't know. (he's a good estate lawyer, btw)
I think it is going to come down to making sure people know we know how things are going to work.
Raine on 09/16/2013 16:27:03
Quote by wickedpam:
you know its pretty bad when I know more about the AHCA then our HR person does. *sigh*
He told her about virginia Same sex marriage laws and how she has no rights according to virginia law. I asked him what he thought about DOMA being repealed and estate law and what was going to happen to people in virginia. I asked him about federal statutes overriding state law.
I got mumblybumble.
he didn't know. (he's a good estate lawyer, btw)
I think it is going to come down to making sure people know we know how things are going to work.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 16:33:41
Raine on 09/16/2013 16:33:41
POTUS live now.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:33:59
it doesn't help that our HR person is anti Obama. When the warehouse guys asked about why their insurance went up 2 years again she told then "It's Obama's fault." That is what some of the warehouse guys told me - our warehouse guys love Obama.
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:33:59
Quote by Raine:I had that same feeling when I took linda to her lawyer about her revised will.Quote by wickedpam:
you know its pretty bad when I know more about the AHCA then our HR person does. *sigh*
He told her about virginia Same sex marriage laws and how she has no rights according to virginia law. I asked him what he thought about DOMA being repealed and estate law and what was going to happen to people in virginia. I asked him about federal statutes overriding state law.
I got mumblybumble.
he didn't know. (he's a good estate lawyer, btw)
I think it is going to come down to making sure people know we know how things are going to work.
it doesn't help that our HR person is anti Obama. When the warehouse guys asked about why their insurance went up 2 years again she told then "It's Obama's fault." That is what some of the warehouse guys told me - our warehouse guys love Obama.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 16:41:35
Doesn't help when the HR person puts politics over *cough* human resources.
"It's Obama's fault." is the very worst answer an HR person could give.
Raine on 09/16/2013 16:41:35
Quote by wickedpam:it doesn't help that our HR person is anti Obama. When the warehouse guys asked about why their insurance went up 2 years again she told then "It's Obama's fault." That is what some of the warehouse guys told me - our warehouse guys love Obama.
Doesn't help when the HR person puts politics over *cough* human resources.
"It's Obama's fault." is the very worst answer an HR person could give.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 16:43:03
Raine on 09/16/2013 16:43:03
Oh, I lso think you HR person lied.
2 years go Insurance went up -- yes.
It went up because they wanted to gleen profits before new rules went into place.
2 years go Insurance went up -- yes.
It went up because they wanted to gleen profits before new rules went into place.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:46:47
yeah, she's not very good
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:46:47
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:it doesn't help that our HR person is anti Obama. When the warehouse guys asked about why their insurance went up 2 years again she told then "It's Obama's fault." That is what some of the warehouse guys told me - our warehouse guys love Obama.
Doesn't help when the HR person puts politics over *cough* human resources.
"It's Obama's fault." is the very worst answer an HR person could give.
yeah, she's not very good
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:47:31
exactly, and that's what I told our warehouse guys.
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:47:31
Quote by Raine:
Oh, I lso think you HR person lied.
2 years go Insurance went up -- yes.
It went up because they wanted to gleen profits before new rules went into place.
exactly, and that's what I told our warehouse guys.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 16:48:53
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 16:48:53
Report : deceased shooter is a 50yo retired Naval CPO.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:49:56
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 16:49:56
oh and my cousin tried to pull the "I'm getting fewer hours cause of Obamacare" last night.
Told her no, her getting fewer hours has nothing to do with Obamacare and everything to do with the fact that her boss is a dick and if she really wanted to blame someone its McDonnell because he has not let the state take care in any of the set up for the marketplaces and the expansion of Medicad/Medicare stuff.
Told her no, her getting fewer hours has nothing to do with Obamacare and everything to do with the fact that her boss is a dick and if she really wanted to blame someone its McDonnell because he has not let the state take care in any of the set up for the marketplaces and the expansion of Medicad/Medicare stuff.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 16:58:57
Raine on 09/16/2013 16:58:57
Looks like we have the shooter -- 50 years old, Navy chief petty officer (retired) seems to be the shooter.
Comment by 
livingonli on 09/16/2013 17:08:01
livingonli on 09/16/2013 17:08:01
Good day, folks. It seems like another day of insanity ahead.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 17:09:06
@chucktodd: NBC News: we are now NOT reporting name of shooter; retracting that report. deleting those tweets
CBS news just retracted it too..
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 17:09:06
Quote by Raine:
Looks like we have the shooter -- 50 years old, Navy chief petty officer (retired) seems to be the shooter.
@chucktodd: NBC News: we are now NOT reporting name of shooter; retracting that report. deleting those tweets
CBS news just retracted it too..
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2013 17:11:58
Reportedly, the officer spoke up, saying "I'm not dead yet"... :monty python:
BobR on 09/16/2013 17:11:58
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
Looks like we have the shooter -- 50 years old, Navy chief petty officer (retired) seems to be the shooter.
@chucktodd: NBC News: we are now NOT reporting name of shooter; retracting that report. deleting those tweets
CBS news just retracted it too..
Reportedly, the officer spoke up, saying "I'm not dead yet"... :monty python:
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 17:36:12
By a big hit, I mean that people here are repelled by the idea of herpes infected monkeys. Or as one of my coworkers put it, "I'm gonna try to avoid getting monkey raped."
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 17:36:12
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber, the herpes infect feral monkey story you posted on FB has been a big hit here. Thanks!
By a big hit, I mean that people here are repelled by the idea of herpes infected monkeys. Or as one of my coworkers put it, "I'm gonna try to avoid getting monkey raped."
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 17:42:45
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 17:42:45
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2013 18:04:35
Probably the same douches who said John Kerry "looked French" in 2004.
BobR on 09/16/2013 18:04:35
Probably the same douches who said John Kerry "looked French" in 2004.
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2013 18:07:58
Actually - I love this line from the article: "She’s sparked a conversation about what it means to be truly American (Hint: The qualifications don’t include European descent)"
BobR on 09/16/2013 18:07:58
Quote by BobR:
Probably the same douches who said John Kerry "looked French" in 2004.
Actually - I love this line from the article: "She’s sparked a conversation about what it means to be truly American (Hint: The qualifications don’t include European descent)"
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 18:15:36
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 18:15:36
You know something.. the ongoing news about the DC shooting has blocked out every possible Breaking Bad spoiler from my news feed.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 18:19:04
I think you meant to say is "She's sparked a conversation about what it means to be truly American (Hint: The qualifications don't include European descent)"
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 18:19:04
Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
Probably the same douches who said John Kerry "looked French" in 2004.
Actually - I love this line from the article: "She’s sparked a conversation about what it means to be truly American (Hint: The qualifications don’t include European descent)"
I think you meant to say is "She's sparked a conversation about what it means to be truly American (Hint: The qualifications don't include European descent)"
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2013 18:40:17
BobR on 09/16/2013 18:40:17
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
Probably the same douches who said John Kerry "looked French" in 2004.
Actually - I love this line from the article: "She’s sparked a conversation about what it means to be truly American (Hint: The qualifications don’t include European descent)"
I think you meant to say is "She's sparked a conversation about what it means to be truly American (Hint: The qualifications don't include European descent)"
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 18:54:16
Walt it a right bastard, that is all. You know that though.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 18:54:16
Quote by Scoopster:
You know something.. the ongoing news about the DC shooting has blocked out every possible Breaking Bad spoiler from my news feed.
Walt it a right bastard, that is all. You know that though.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 19:04:11
I just turned around from my desk, and walking around out in the open was the TEENIEST, CUTEST LIL MOUSE EVER!
I couldn't help myself - I caught the lil guy in a coffee cup & took him out back to the woods.
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 19:04:11
I just turned around from my desk, and walking around out in the open was the TEENIEST, CUTEST LIL MOUSE EVER!
I couldn't help myself - I caught the lil guy in a coffee cup & took him out back to the woods.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:17:17
When I first read it Bobber, there was gibberish in the quote. I ran it through our Clarify tool. Hence my response.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:17:17
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by BobR:
Probably the same douches who said John Kerry "looked French" in 2004.
Actually - I love this line from the article: "She’s sparked a conversation about what it means to be truly American (Hint: The qualifications don’t include European descent)"
I think you meant to say is "She's sparked a conversation about what it means to be truly American (Hint: The qualifications don't include European descent)"
When I first read it Bobber, there was gibberish in the quote. I ran it through our Clarify tool. Hence my response.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2013 19:18:46
TriSec on 09/16/2013 19:18:46
I trimmed a bunch of pork to make Adobo tonight....I am actually rendering the fat to save it. [A scout is Thrifty!]
Later I'll smoke and have a martini for the anti-Islamic trifecta. I'll deal with Allah later. Or rather, vice-versa.
Later I'll smoke and have a martini for the anti-Islamic trifecta. I'll deal with Allah later. Or rather, vice-versa.
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2013 19:22:40
TriSec on 09/16/2013 19:22:40
Unsaid in all of this today is this....
Possibly up to 3 shooters in an apparently coordinated attack?
Conspiracy.
Terrorist.
Disgruntled? (seems far-fetched, actually.)
Don't know what else to think.
Possibly up to 3 shooters in an apparently coordinated attack?
Conspiracy.
Terrorist.
Disgruntled? (seems far-fetched, actually.)
Don't know what else to think.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 19:23:16
You had to say it Tri...
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 19:23:16
Quote by TriSec:
Unsaid in all of this today is this....
Possibly up to 3 shooters in an apparently coordinated attack?
Conspiracy.
Terrorist.
Disgruntled? (seems far-fetched, actually.)
Don't know what else to think.
You had to say it Tri...
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 19:28:29
Lucky likely has Fatty Liver Disease. We didn't notice until we got him outside in the light that he was very jaundiced. He hadn't lost as much weight as I feared. The vet isn't too optimistic since it's advanced. The thing going for him is that he's still very active and alert. Treatment is essentially force feeding him in hopes things start working again.
Vet gave him something to calm his stomach down since he's likely nauseous. He is now chowing down on lots of tuna. Vet said just give him what he'll eat.
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 19:28:29
Lucky likely has Fatty Liver Disease. We didn't notice until we got him outside in the light that he was very jaundiced. He hadn't lost as much weight as I feared. The vet isn't too optimistic since it's advanced. The thing going for him is that he's still very active and alert. Treatment is essentially force feeding him in hopes things start working again.
Vet gave him something to calm his stomach down since he's likely nauseous. He is now chowing down on lots of tuna. Vet said just give him what he'll eat.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:30:16
Squee! We had field mice living in the wall of a house that Mrs Mondo and I were renting. I had to rusticate one of them. Took the little fella all the way across the highway over to the woods behind the high school.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:30:16
Quote by Scoopster:
I just turned around from my desk, and walking around out in the open was the TEENIEST, CUTEST LIL MOUSE EVER!
I couldn't help myself - I caught the lil guy in a coffee cup & took him out back to the woods.
Squee! We had field mice living in the wall of a house that Mrs Mondo and I were renting. I had to rusticate one of them. Took the little fella all the way across the highway over to the woods behind the high school.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/16/2013 19:36:48
aw, I'm sorry Rabbit- ~~~~sending positive vibes ~~~~~~
wickedpam on 09/16/2013 19:36:48
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Lucky likely has Fatty Liver Disease. We didn't notice until we got him outside in the light that he was very jaundiced. He hadn't lost as much weight as I feared. The vet isn't too optimistic since it's advanced. The thing going for him is that he's still very active and alert. Treatment is essentially force feeding him in hopes things start working again.
Vet gave him something to calm his stomach down since he's likely nauseous. He is now chowing down on lots of tuna. Vet said just give him what he'll eat.
aw, I'm sorry Rabbit- ~~~~sending positive vibes ~~~~~~
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2013 19:41:35
No, no.
I see a shooting and shake my head and wonder.
"OBAMA DONE IT!!!!" is really not that high up my list of possibilities.
TriSec on 09/16/2013 19:41:35
Quote by Scoopster:
You had to say it Tri...
No, no.
I see a shooting and shake my head and wonder.
"OBAMA DONE IT!!!!" is really not that high up my list of possibilities.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:42:35
Oh no! I've had two kitties that had that. It didn't end well with Rio. Force feed him. Gerber baby food is what my vet recommends.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:42:35
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Lucky likely has Fatty Liver Disease. We didn't notice until we got him outside in the light that he was very jaundiced. He hadn't lost as much weight as I feared. The vet isn't too optimistic since it's advanced. The thing going for him is that he's still very active and alert. Treatment is essentially force feeding him in hopes things start working again.
Oh no! I've had two kitties that had that. It didn't end well with Rio. Force feed him. Gerber baby food is what my vet recommends.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:42:58
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:42:58
:healing vibes for Lucky:
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 19:43:03
Give that baby lotsa Tuna. Love on him as long as you can, Rabbit.
Raine on 09/16/2013 19:43:03
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Lucky likely has Fatty Liver Disease. We didn't notice until we got him outside in the light that he was very jaundiced. He hadn't lost as much weight as I feared. The vet isn't too optimistic since it's advanced. The thing going for him is that he's still very active and alert. Treatment is essentially force feeding him in hopes things start working again.
Vet gave him something to calm his stomach down since he's likely nauseous. He is now chowing down on lots of tuna. Vet said just give him what he'll eat.
Give that baby lotsa Tuna. Love on him as long as you can, Rabbit.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:44:19
Why do people even pay attention to the bat shit insane ravings of Alex Jones? Seriously, he's nuts.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 19:44:19
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Scoopster:
You had to say it Tri...
No, no.
I see a shooting and shake my head and wonder.
"OBAMA DONE IT!!!!" is really not that high up my list of possibilities.
Why do people even pay attention to the bat shit insane ravings of Alex Jones? Seriously, he's nuts.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 19:46:39
Raine on 09/16/2013 19:46:39
This fucker killed 12 people -- they think it had something to do with his employment status.
He apparently was a contractor and former Navy personnel. They think he used someone else' ID to get into the building which apparently is super secure -- I think this might be why they are looking for someone else.
He apparently was a contractor and former Navy personnel. They think he used someone else' ID to get into the building which apparently is super secure -- I think this might be why they are looking for someone else.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 19:50:12
Raine on 09/16/2013 19:50:12
Oh, and phuck alex jones. Phuck him and his false flag bullshit when 12 people are REALLY dead.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 19:52:53
Raine on 09/16/2013 19:52:53
Nats game cancelled -- proof that alex jones is wrong -- as in WRONG CONSPIRACY THOERY
this was CLEARLY staged so the braves could delay the inevitable loss against the braves.
this was CLEARLY staged so the braves could delay the inevitable loss against the braves.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 20:06:41
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 20:06:41
Best twitter reaction to the new Miss America:
from Hari Kondabolu: CAN WE PLEASE STOP BEING RACIST WHEN WE OBJECTIFY WOMEN? #MissAmerica
from Hari Kondabolu: CAN WE PLEASE STOP BEING RACIST WHEN WE OBJECTIFY WOMEN? #MissAmerica
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 20:07:31
Baves vs Braves? :headscratch: My bad, it is an Alex Jones conspiracy theory. Need we say more?
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 20:07:31
Quote by Raine:
Nats game cancelled -- proof that alex jones is wrong -- as in WRONG CONSPIRACY THOERY
this was CLEARLY staged so the braves could delay the inevitable loss against the braves.
Baves vs Braves? :headscratch: My bad, it is an Alex Jones conspiracy theory. Need we say more?
Comment by BobR on 09/16/2013 20:07:47
fixity!
BobR on 09/16/2013 20:07:47
Quote by Raine:
Nats game cancelled -- proof that alex jones is wrong -- as in WRONG CONSPIRACY THOERY
this was CLEARLY staged so thebravesNats could delay the inevitable loss against the braves.
fixity!
Comment by TriSec on 09/16/2013 20:09:01
TriSec on 09/16/2013 20:09:01
I have softened my stance on the Braves this season because of one player.
Dan Uggla.
Best name in baseball. Don't argue.
Dan Uggla.
Best name in baseball. Don't argue.
Comment by Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 20:24:52
Yeah that is way better the self named Coco Crisp.
Mondobubba on 09/16/2013 20:24:52
Quote by TriSec:
I have softened my stance on the Braves this season because of one player.
Dan Uggla.
Best name in baseball. Don't argue.
Yeah that is way better the self named Coco Crisp.
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 20:40:34
Danke behbe.
Raine on 09/16/2013 20:40:34
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Nats game cancelled -- proof that alex jones is wrong -- as in WRONG CONSPIRACY THOERY
this was CLEARLY staged so thebravesNats could delay the inevitable loss against the braves.
fixity!
Comment by livingonli on 09/16/2013 20:43:55
livingonli on 09/16/2013 20:43:55
Sending healing vibes for Lucky.
Actually, the Nats-Braves game is being made up as a day-night doubleheader tomorrow so it only postpones the inevitable for the Nats if they think they have a chance of getting the last wild card slot.
Actually, the Nats-Braves game is being made up as a day-night doubleheader tomorrow so it only postpones the inevitable for the Nats if they think they have a chance of getting the last wild card slot.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/16/2013 21:45:26
Scoopster on 09/16/2013 21:45:26
So this just happened on my book of faces.. can you spot all the common themes?
Comment by Raine on 09/16/2013 22:12:08
Raine on 09/16/2013 22:12:08
Quote by Scoopster:
So this just happened on my book of faces.. can you spot all the common themes?
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 23:30:25
trojanrabbit on 09/16/2013 23:30:25
Thanks everyone.
Little guy just had another feeding and a bit more tuna. He seems to like having me sitting next to him giving words of encouragement.
Little guy just had another feeding and a bit more tuna. He seems to like having me sitting next to him giving words of encouragement.
Comment by TriSec on 09/17/2013 01:55:00
TriSec on 09/17/2013 01:55:00
Evening, folks.
At some point in the Scouting season, all the planning is done, all the legwork finished, all the tasks delegated, and all the waiting waited. There is the magical point where we finally have a meeting and everything clicks, and off we go.
[hoists glass] This is for you, Steve. You may have just saved me tonight.
And in a cryptic statement: I CANNOT burn that bridge, since I'm the citywide scouting coordinator now. (A position I totally made up.) But I will at least post a guard.
At some point in the Scouting season, all the planning is done, all the legwork finished, all the tasks delegated, and all the waiting waited. There is the magical point where we finally have a meeting and everything clicks, and off we go.
[hoists glass] This is for you, Steve. You may have just saved me tonight.
And in a cryptic statement: I CANNOT burn that bridge, since I'm the citywide scouting coordinator now. (A position I totally made up.) But I will at least post a guard.
Comment by Raine on 09/17/2013 02:50:32
I'm sure he does.
to you Anne and Lucky.
Raine on 09/17/2013 02:50:32
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Thanks everyone.
Little guy just had another feeding and a bit more tuna. He seems to like having me sitting next to him giving words of encouragement.
to you Anne and Lucky.
Comment by Raine on 09/17/2013 02:53:11
[hoists glass] for Steve and you.
Raine on 09/17/2013 02:53:11
Quote by TriSec:
Evening, folks.
At some point in the Scouting season, all the planning is done, all the legwork finished, all the tasks delegated, and all the waiting waited. There is the magical point where we finally have a meeting and everything clicks, and off we go.
[hoists glass] This is for you, Steve. You may have just saved me tonight.
And in a cryptic statement: I CANNOT burn that bridge, since I'm the citywide scouting coordinator now. (A position I totally made up.) But I will at least post a guard.