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Back to Work - for now
Author: BobR
Date: 2013-10-17 11:11:50
It's finally over. This national embarrasment and manufactured crisis was totally avoidable, yet avoiding it wasn't really in their plans. After all the failed bills, after all the posturing, after all the billions lost, we are right where we would have been had Speaker Boehner let a "clean" bill come to the floor back when he first had the opportunity.
The Senate passed the bi-partisan bill yesterday afternoon with a strong margin. It was truly bipartisan, thanks to several smart and level-headed women. Boehner knew his bluff had been called, so he laid down his cards and backed away from the table. The bill passed the House last night by a healthy margin.
The Republicans got none of what they wanted. The Democrats held strong in their demand that bills need to be passed, blocked, or revoked via standard means, not by budget or spending resolutions. Republicans so concerned about debt and deficits ended up costing us billions in lost productivity and tarnishing the gold standard of investing: T-bills.
It's not like this was accidental. This was the Republicans' plan all along:
What that means is that they prevented anyone else from bring a bill passed by the Senate up for a vote in an effort to avoid a shutdown. The parliamentary shenanigans worked, and the government shut down. As a result, thousands of people were suddenly without a paycheck. Republicans seemed surprised that when government shuts down, that means the stuff they like shuts down too, not just the EPA.
I think they were hoping that President Obama would try something to avert the shutdown and/or default, so they could accuse him of crimes against the Constitution and impeach him. President Obama is a little too smart to get tricked like that.
The downside of all this is that this kicks the can down the road for three months, so we can go through all this all over again. One of the requirements of this deal is that the House and Senate Dems and Reps sit down together and hash out something that's going to work by mid-December. I have my doubts as to whether that will actually happen.
In the meantime, we can finally stop talking about the shutdown and debt limit and once again focus on all the other things going in this country and world... You know - little things like a hurricane hitting the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.
Hmmm - maybe I'd rather talk about Republicans and the budget.
The Senate passed the bi-partisan bill yesterday afternoon with a strong margin. It was truly bipartisan, thanks to several smart and level-headed women. Boehner knew his bluff had been called, so he laid down his cards and backed away from the table. The bill passed the House last night by a healthy margin.
The Republicans got none of what they wanted. The Democrats held strong in their demand that bills need to be passed, blocked, or revoked via standard means, not by budget or spending resolutions. Republicans so concerned about debt and deficits ended up costing us billions in lost productivity and tarnishing the gold standard of investing: T-bills.
It's not like this was accidental. This was the Republicans' plan all along:
Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) recently revealed that House Republicans had changed a rule effectively allowing only Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) to end a looming government shutdown — but two weeks ago, it was Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) who had the foresight to grill the Rules Committee chairman for what she called an “atrocity.”
In a clip that turned up online on Monday, Slaughter takes on Rule Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX) after sensing that something didn’t smell right with the rule change.
The new rule allowed only Cantor or his designee to bring up Senate legislation for a vote if the Senate rejected a motion to work out the two chambers’ differences in conference committee.
What that means is that they prevented anyone else from bring a bill passed by the Senate up for a vote in an effort to avoid a shutdown. The parliamentary shenanigans worked, and the government shut down. As a result, thousands of people were suddenly without a paycheck. Republicans seemed surprised that when government shuts down, that means the stuff they like shuts down too, not just the EPA.
I think they were hoping that President Obama would try something to avert the shutdown and/or default, so they could accuse him of crimes against the Constitution and impeach him. President Obama is a little too smart to get tricked like that.
The downside of all this is that this kicks the can down the road for three months, so we can go through all this all over again. One of the requirements of this deal is that the House and Senate Dems and Reps sit down together and hash out something that's going to work by mid-December. I have my doubts as to whether that will actually happen.
In the meantime, we can finally stop talking about the shutdown and debt limit and once again focus on all the other things going in this country and world... You know - little things like a hurricane hitting the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.
Hmmm - maybe I'd rather talk about Republicans and the budget.
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Comment by 
Raine on 10/17/2013 12:15:46
Good Morning! Very few cars on the street today. That's a good thing.
Raine on 10/17/2013 12:15:46
Good Morning! Very few cars on the street today. That's a good thing.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 12:33:26
Raine on 10/17/2013 12:33:26
Comment by 
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 12:34:57
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 12:34:57
Good morning all.. 
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 12:40:49
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 12:40:49
Morning all 
I am feeling groovy today.
Did my first self-injection for my low testosterone therapy this morning. Mad props to the FrtM transgender guy on youtube for putting up a video on how to do it. well done sir!
I am feeling groovy today. Did my first self-injection for my low testosterone therapy this morning. Mad props to the FrtM transgender guy on youtube for putting up a video on how to do it. well done sir!
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 12:42:28
I feel really bad for her. She literally broke down. 
Raine on 10/17/2013 12:42:28
Quote by Scoopster:
Good morning all..
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 12:43:10
you are braver than I am, that's for sure.
Raine on 10/17/2013 12:43:10
Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning all
Did my first self-injection for my low testosterone therapy this morning. Mad props to the FrtM transgender guy on youtube for putting up a video on how to do it. well done sir!
Comment by Scoopster on 10/17/2013 12:43:47
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 12:43:47
I don't blame her.. she has to take notes on everything these Keystone Kongressmen do!
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 12:45:07
Raine on 10/17/2013 12:45:07
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 12:45:54
It were easy. it helps that I've never had any needle fear.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 12:45:54
Quote by Raine:you are braver than I am, that's for sure.Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning all
Did my first self-injection for my low testosterone therapy this morning. Mad props to the FrtM transgender guy on youtube for putting up a video on how to do it. well done sir!
It were easy. it helps that I've never had any needle fear.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 10/17/2013 12:53:38
trojanrabbit on 10/17/2013 12:53:38
Good morning all
Got Lucky's ashes yesterday. He will rest next to Buddy in the hutch they both loved to sleep in.
I wish to thank the Red Sox for tanking so early last night allowing me to get some sleep I desperately need.
I don't think the only good Republican is a dead one any more, since some actually acted like adults yesterday. But that can change.
Got Lucky's ashes yesterday. He will rest next to Buddy in the hutch they both loved to sleep in.
I wish to thank the Red Sox for tanking so early last night allowing me to get some sleep I desperately need.
I don't think the only good Republican is a dead one any more, since some actually acted like adults yesterday. But that can change.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 12:54:08
Have you heard the audio yet?
Raine on 10/17/2013 12:54:08
Quote by Scoopster:
I don't blame her.. she has to take notes on everything these Keystone Kongressmen do!
Comment by 
clintster on 10/17/2013 12:58:40
clintster on 10/17/2013 12:58:40
Morning all! Glad to see that both Georgia senators supported the bill It's been a LOOOOOOONG time since I could say that.
Meantime, I'm looking at my present and former Congressional districts to see who voted how
Ron DeSantis (R-FL) - N
John Barrow (D-GA) - Y
Mark Meadows (R-NC) - N
Virginia Foxx (R-NC) - N
Paul Broun (R-GA) - N
Joe Wilson (R-SC) - N
Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) - N
Hank Johnson (D-GA) - Y
1 out of 4 isn't bad, right?
Meantime, I'm looking at my present and former Congressional districts to see who voted how
Ron DeSantis (R-FL) - N
John Barrow (D-GA) - Y
Mark Meadows (R-NC) - N
Virginia Foxx (R-NC) - N
Paul Broun (R-GA) - N
Joe Wilson (R-SC) - N
Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) - N
Hank Johnson (D-GA) - Y
1 out of 4 isn't bad, right?
Comment by 
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 13:02:21
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 13:02:21
Morning 
I swear why do I even have dental insurance if they aren't going to pay for anything?
I swear why do I even have dental insurance if they aren't going to pay for anything?
Comment by 
BobR on 10/17/2013 13:02:24
BobR on 10/17/2013 13:02:24
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 13:03:45
No Subsidies Without Verification Act??
Raine on 10/17/2013 13:03:45
Quote by clintster:
Morning all! Glad to see that both Georgia senators supported the bill It's been a LOOOOOOONG time since I could say that.
Meantime, I'm looking at my present and former Congressional districts to see who voted how
Ron DeSantis (R-FL) - N
John Barrow (D-GA) - Y
Mark Meadows (R-NC) - N
Virginia Foxx (R-NC) - N
Paul Broun (R-GA) - N
Joe Wilson (R-SC) - N
Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) - N
Hank Johnson (D-GA) - Y
1 out of 4 isn't bad, right?
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 13:05:13
Raine on 10/17/2013 13:05:13
Oh, I see: I hope they didn't sneak something stupid in there -- or forget to take crap out.
This was the "vehicle" for passage of the bill that ended the government shutdown and raised the debt ceiling. This bill was introduced regarding an unrelated matter. It had been passed by the House. On Oct. 16, the Senate amended the text of the bill, rewriting it completely with the negotiated deal. The Senate then passed the revised bill and sent it back to the House for a final vote. The revised text will appear on GovTrack in the next few days, after it is printed by the Government Printing Office.
Comment by clintster on 10/17/2013 13:06:05
From the website:
clintster on 10/17/2013 13:06:05
Quote by Raine:No Subsidies Without Verification Act??Quote by clintster:
Morning all! Glad to see that both Georgia senators supported the bill It's been a LOOOOOOONG time since I could say that.
Meantime, I'm looking at my present and former Congressional districts to see who voted how
Ron DeSantis (R-FL) - N
John Barrow (D-GA) - Y
Mark Meadows (R-NC) - N
Virginia Foxx (R-NC) - N
Paul Broun (R-GA) - N
Joe Wilson (R-SC) - N
Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) - N
Hank Johnson (D-GA) - Y
1 out of 4 isn't bad, right?
From the website:
This was the "vehicle" for passage of the bill that ended the government shutdown and raised the debt ceiling. This bill was introduced regarding an unrelated matter. It had been passed by the House. On Oct. 16, the Senate amended the text of the bill, rewriting it completely with the negotiated deal. The Senate then passed the revised bill and sent it back to the House for a final vote. The revised text will appear on GovTrack in the next few days, after it is printed by the Government Printing Office.
Comment by Scoopster on 10/17/2013 13:25:02
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 13:25:02
Looks like Obama will be speaking at about 10:30..
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 13:32:28
whitehouse.gov/live !
Raine on 10/17/2013 13:32:28
Quote by Scoopster:
Looks like Obama will be speaking at about 10:30..
whitehouse.gov/live !
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:33:01
Oh it is all the Senate's fault. Cling to that Dingleberry.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:33:01
Quote by Raine:
In other news, Ted Cruz is insanely delusional.
Oh it is all the Senate's fault. Cling to that Dingleberry.
Comment by 
TriSec on 10/17/2013 13:40:11
TriSec on 10/17/2013 13:40:11
Morning, comrades. Seen my Book of Face recently?
I happened to see a Tesla parked outside Tufts Health Plan in Watertown, MA last night. (Very cool - first one I've seen, and with California plates, no less.)
So, my right wing toolfriend had to denigrate the thing. I countered with the $500 million wasted aircraft story from yesterday, which he declared a "non-sequitir" (because you know, it's the defense industry
He went on to mention that they "catch fire" and "spend too much time in the shop". So, like a good bomar, I did his homework for him. I found a single reference to a Tesla fire on all the internets....and it was because it was in a road accident and ran over some debris that penetrated the power pack.
Like no gasoline-powered car has ever been in an accident that resulted in a leaking gas tank?
(Coincidence - I saw an Acura fully-engulfed out on Route 128 while driving to the Scout Office yesterday.)
I do wonder what it is like living in an alternate reality.
I happened to see a Tesla parked outside Tufts Health Plan in Watertown, MA last night. (Very cool - first one I've seen, and with California plates, no less.)
So, my right wing toolfriend had to denigrate the thing. I countered with the $500 million wasted aircraft story from yesterday, which he declared a "non-sequitir" (because you know, it's the defense industry
He went on to mention that they "catch fire" and "spend too much time in the shop". So, like a good bomar, I did his homework for him. I found a single reference to a Tesla fire on all the internets....and it was because it was in a road accident and ran over some debris that penetrated the power pack.
Like no gasoline-powered car has ever been in an accident that resulted in a leaking gas tank?
(Coincidence - I saw an Acura fully-engulfed out on Route 128 while driving to the Scout Office yesterday.)
I do wonder what it is like living in an alternate reality.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:40:51
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:40:51
So this was my friend's week as federal employee. Since the Corps of Engineers had carryover funding they didn't start furloughing employees until yesterday. So he went to his office Tuesday to sign the furlough paper work. Yesterday he was doing housework and helping his sick mom. Today he might be going work or not, depends on how his mom is doing.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:45:20
Why yes I did Tri. Your Toolfriend also denigrated the fact that the Tesla is the highest rated car ever in the history of Consumer Reports.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:45:20
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades. Seen my Book of Face recently?
I happened to see a Tesla parked outside Tufts Health Plan in Watertown, MA last night. (Very cool - first one I've seen, and with California plates, no less.)
So, my right wing toolfriend had to denigrate the thing. I countered with the $500 million wasted aircraft story from yesterday, which he declared a "non-sequitir" (because you know, it's the defense industry
He went on to mention that they "catch fire" and "spend too much time in the shop". So, like a good bomar, I did his homework for him. I found a single reference to a Tesla fire on all the internets....and it was because it was in a road accident and ran over some debris that penetrated the power pack.
Like no gasoline-powered car has ever been in an accident that resulted in a leaking gas tank?
(Coincidence - I saw an Acura fully-engulfed out on Route 128 while driving to the Scout Office yesterday.)
I do wonder what it is like living in an alternate reality.
Why yes I did Tri. Your Toolfriend also denigrated the fact that the Tesla is the highest rated car ever in the history of Consumer Reports.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 13:46:25
Raine on 10/17/2013 13:46:25
Did anyone see Boehner last night at all?
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:46:43
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:46:43
Tri are people from Methuen some kind of special stupid?
Comment by TriSec on 10/17/2013 13:51:00
Not particularly, although it is close to Cow Hampshire; some of that might rub off.
Anything interesting?
TriSec on 10/17/2013 13:51:00
Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri are people from Methuen some kind of special stupid?
Not particularly, although it is close to Cow Hampshire; some of that might rub off.
Anything interesting?
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:55:19
Just America's Google problem that I have been complaining about for the past 3 or 4 years.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 13:55:19
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri are people from Methuen some kind of special stupid?
Not particularly, although it is close to Cow Hampshire; some of that might rub off.
Anything interesting?
Just America's Google problem that I have been complaining about for the past 3 or 4 years.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:10:52
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:10:52
Me whining about America using Google for everything and ignoring the address bar killed the blog?
Or are you all just watching POTUS?
Or are you all just watching POTUS?
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 14:11:27
Raine on 10/17/2013 14:11:27
Kenny Pick! 
Comment by BobR on 10/17/2013 14:11:56
It's always about you, isn't it?
BobR on 10/17/2013 14:11:56
Quote by Mondobubba:
Me whining about America using Google for everything and ignoring the address bar killed the blog?
Or are you all just watching POTUS?
It's always about you, isn't it?
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 14:13:26
Naw I ws just reading about the life of Solomon Northrup. I really need to see this movie. That said after reading the wiki entry, I wonder if the movie can do the man's life justice.
Raine on 10/17/2013 14:13:26
Quote by Mondobubba:
Me whining about America using Google for everything and ignoring the address bar killed the blog?
Or are you all just watching POTUS?
Naw I ws just reading about the life of Solomon Northrup. I really need to see this movie. That said after reading the wiki entry, I wonder if the movie can do the man's life justice.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:14:00
Yes! Because I am like the narcissistic soprano, it is always about memememememe!
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:14:00
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Me whining about America using Google for everything and ignoring the address bar killed the blog?
Or are you all just watching POTUS?
It's always about you, isn't it?
Yes! Because I am like the narcissistic soprano, it is always about memememememe!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/17/2013 14:17:20
I saw both a black Tesla AND a Maserati on 128 yesterday.
Taking a Maserati on 128 during rush hour should be considered an insane action.
trojanrabbit on 10/17/2013 14:17:20
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades. Seen my Book of Face recently?
I happened to see a Tesla parked outside Tufts Health Plan in Watertown, MA last night. (Very cool - first one I've seen, and with California plates, no less.)
So, my right wing toolfriend had to denigrate the thing. I countered with the $500 million wasted aircraft story from yesterday, which he declared a "non-sequitir" (because you know, it's the defense industry
He went on to mention that they "catch fire" and "spend too much time in the shop". So, like a good bomar, I did his homework for him. I found a single reference to a Tesla fire on all the internets....and it was because it was in a road accident and ran over some debris that penetrated the power pack.
Like no gasoline-powered car has ever been in an accident that resulted in a leaking gas tank?
(Coincidence - I saw an Acura fully-engulfed out on Route 128 while driving to the Scout Office yesterday.)
I do wonder what it is like living in an alternate reality.
I saw both a black Tesla AND a Maserati on 128 yesterday.
Taking a Maserati on 128 during rush hour should be considered an insane action.
Comment by wickedpam on 10/17/2013 14:19:35
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 14:19:35
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Me whining about America using Google for everything and ignoring the address bar killed the blog?
Or are you all just watching POTUS?
It's always about you, isn't it?
Yes! Because I am like the narcissistic soprano, it is always about memememememe!
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:21:32
A Maserati on 128? During rush hour? Yes that is just crazy.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:21:32
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades. Seen my Book of Face recently?
I happened to see a Tesla parked outside Tufts Health Plan in Watertown, MA last night. (Very cool - first one I've seen, and with California plates, no less.)
So, my right wing toolfriend had to denigrate the thing. I countered with the $500 million wasted aircraft story from yesterday, which he declared a "non-sequitir" (because you know, it's the defense industry
He went on to mention that they "catch fire" and "spend too much time in the shop". So, like a good bomar, I did his homework for him. I found a single reference to a Tesla fire on all the internets....and it was because it was in a road accident and ran over some debris that penetrated the power pack.
Like no gasoline-powered car has ever been in an accident that resulted in a leaking gas tank?
(Coincidence - I saw an Acura fully-engulfed out on Route 128 while driving to the Scout Office yesterday.)
I do wonder what it is like living in an alternate reality.
I saw both a black Tesla AND a Maserati on 128 yesterday.
Taking a Maserati on 128 during rush hour should be considered an insane action.
A Maserati on 128? During rush hour? Yes that is just crazy.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/17/2013 14:23:39
He was trying to leave 2 car lengths of space in front of him. Needless to say, Massholes abhor a vacuum and filled in that space quickly.
trojanrabbit on 10/17/2013 14:23:39
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades. Seen my Book of Face recently?
I happened to see a Tesla parked outside Tufts Health Plan in Watertown, MA last night. (Very cool - first one I've seen, and with California plates, no less.)
So, my right wing toolfriend had to denigrate the thing. I countered with the $500 million wasted aircraft story from yesterday, which he declared a "non-sequitir" (because you know, it's the defense industry
He went on to mention that they "catch fire" and "spend too much time in the shop". So, like a good bomar, I did his homework for him. I found a single reference to a Tesla fire on all the internets....and it was because it was in a road accident and ran over some debris that penetrated the power pack.
Like no gasoline-powered car has ever been in an accident that resulted in a leaking gas tank?
(Coincidence - I saw an Acura fully-engulfed out on Route 128 while driving to the Scout Office yesterday.)
I do wonder what it is like living in an alternate reality.
I saw both a black Tesla AND a Maserati on 128 yesterday.
Taking a Maserati on 128 during rush hour should be considered an insane action.
A Maserati on 128? During rush hour? Yes that is just crazy.
He was trying to leave 2 car lengths of space in front of him. Needless to say, Massholes abhor a vacuum and filled in that space quickly.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:25:54
Oh yeah! I wanna see that as well. The dude playing Solomon Northrup is a great actor. Mala, he played The Operative in "Serenity."
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:25:54
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Me whining about America using Google for everything and ignoring the address bar killed the blog?
Or are you all just watching POTUS?
Naw I ws just reading about the life of Solomon Northrup. I really need to see this movie. That said after reading the wiki entry, I wonder if the movie can do the man's life justice.
Oh yeah! I wanna see that as well. The dude playing Solomon Northrup is a great actor. Mala, he played The Operative in "Serenity."
Comment by BobR on 10/17/2013 14:26:37
BobR on 10/17/2013 14:26:37
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Me whining about America using Google for everything and ignoring the address bar killed the blog?
Or are you all just watching POTUS?
It's always about you, isn't it?
Yes! Because I am like the narcissistic soprano, it is always about memememememe!
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:31:01
I tend to forget that Massholes view driving as a contact sport. We should import some down here to teach people here how to drive. Especially with merging. They need help here. Lots of help.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:31:01
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades. Seen my Book of Face recently?
I happened to see a Tesla parked outside Tufts Health Plan in Watertown, MA last night. (Very cool - first one I've seen, and with California plates, no less.)
So, my right wing toolfriend had to denigrate the thing. I countered with the $500 million wasted aircraft story from yesterday, which he declared a "non-sequitir" (because you know, it's the defense industry
He went on to mention that they "catch fire" and "spend too much time in the shop". So, like a good bomar, I did his homework for him. I found a single reference to a Tesla fire on all the internets....and it was because it was in a road accident and ran over some debris that penetrated the power pack.
Like no gasoline-powered car has ever been in an accident that resulted in a leaking gas tank?
(Coincidence - I saw an Acura fully-engulfed out on Route 128 while driving to the Scout Office yesterday.)
I do wonder what it is like living in an alternate reality.
I saw both a black Tesla AND a Maserati on 128 yesterday.
Taking a Maserati on 128 during rush hour should be considered an insane action.
A Maserati on 128? During rush hour? Yes that is just crazy.
He was trying to leave 2 car lengths of space in front of him. Needless to say, Massholes abhor a vacuum and filled in that space quickly.
I tend to forget that Massholes view driving as a contact sport. We should import some down here to teach people here how to drive. Especially with merging. They need help here. Lots of help.
Comment by wickedpam on 10/17/2013 14:35:40
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 14:35:40
Tom sounds so much more peppy on Steph's show
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:36:08
No love for the joke I stole from Frasier?
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:36:08
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Me whining about America using Google for everything and ignoring the address bar killed the blog?
Or are you all just watching POTUS?
It's always about you, isn't it?
Yes! Because I am like the narcissistic soprano, it is always about memememememe!
No love for the joke I stole from Frasier?
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 14:42:09
:X
Raine on 10/17/2013 14:42:09
Quote by wickedpam:
Tom sounds so much more peppy on Steph's show
:X
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 14:50:02
Raine on 10/17/2013 14:50:02
I missed this very special piece of stupid yesterday.
Republican can’t figure out why government shutdown shut down government parks
Republican can’t figure out why government shutdown shut down government parks
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:53:58
That would be the House Committee on Government Over Site. Chaired by who?
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 14:53:58
Quote by Raine:
I missed this very special piece of stupid yesterday.
Republican can’t figure out why government shutdown shut down government parks
That would be the House Committee on Government Over Site. Chaired by who?
Comment by wickedpam on 10/17/2013 14:56:48
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 14:56:48
That's Ms. Panda Cam.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:00:07
yes.
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:00:07
Quote by wickedpam:
That's Ms. Panda Cam.
yes.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:01:16
Darrell. phucking. Issa.
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:01:16
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I missed this very special piece of stupid yesterday.
Republican can’t figure out why government shutdown shut down government parks
That would be the House Committee on Government Over Site. Chaired by who?
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:02:00
I think POTUS is caught in the panda cam rabbit hole.
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:02:00
Quote by wickedpam:
That's Ms. Panda Cam.
I think POTUS is caught in the panda cam rabbit hole.
Comment by wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:04:37
its hard not to get sucked in - otter cam can be pretty great too
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:04:37
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
That's Ms. Panda Cam.
I think POTUS is caught in the panda cam rabbit hole.
its hard not to get sucked in - otter cam can be pretty great too
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:06:51
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:06:51
SNAP!
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:07:29
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:07:29
You know that comment is gonna create a huge kerfluffle.
Comment by Scoopster on 10/17/2013 15:08:53
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 15:08:53
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 15:08:54
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 15:08:54
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:10:23
try this.
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:10:23
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I got Philadelphia! WTH Take the accent quiz yourself!
Link's to your results.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/17/2013 15:10:56
trojanrabbit on 10/17/2013 15:10:56
Quote by Scoopster:
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:14:56
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:14:56
Kinda waiting for POTUS to say , Look, I know they hate me becuase I'm a black dude.
Comment by wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:16:11
I got the West - Your accent is the lowest common denominator of American speech. Unless you're a SoCal surfer, no one thinks you have an accent. And really, you may not even be from the West at all, you could easily be from Florida or one of those big Southern cities like Dallas or Atlanta.
Really you guys have heard me talk my accent is all over the freakin' place - there's something wrong with the "test"
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:16:11
Quote by Raine:try this.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I got Philadelphia! WTH Take the accent quiz yourself!
Link's to your results.
I got the West - Your accent is the lowest common denominator of American speech. Unless you're a SoCal surfer, no one thinks you have an accent. And really, you may not even be from the West at all, you could easily be from Florida or one of those big Southern cities like Dallas or Atlanta.
Really you guys have heard me talk my accent is all over the freakin' place - there's something wrong with the "test"
Comment by wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:17:13
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:17:13
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:17:58
No kidding! I 'm NOT a philly accent!
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:17:58
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:try this.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I got Philadelphia! WTH Take the accent quiz yourself!
Link's to your results.
I got the West - Your accent is the lowest common denominator of American speech. Unless you're a SoCal surfer, no one thinks you have an accent. And really, you may not even be from the West at all, you could easily be from Florida or one of those big Southern cities like Dallas or Atlanta.
Really you guys have heard me talk my accent is all over the freakin' place - there's something wrong with the "test"
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:19:05
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:19:05
Oh man. I'm terribly proud of the President today.
Comment by wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:27:42
no you don't - we lived just out side of Philly and I have part of that accent mixed with my Washington/Baltimore and Southern. I think yours is more NY and a little Jersey.
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:27:42
Quote by Raine:No kidding! I 'm NOT a philly accent!Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:try this.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I got Philadelphia! WTH Take the accent quiz yourself!
Link's to your results.
I got the West - Your accent is the lowest common denominator of American speech. Unless you're a SoCal surfer, no one thinks you have an accent. And really, you may not even be from the West at all, you could easily be from Florida or one of those big Southern cities like Dallas or Atlanta.
Really you guys have heard me talk my accent is all over the freakin' place - there's something wrong with the "test"
no you don't - we lived just out side of Philly and I have part of that accent mixed with my Washington/Baltimore and Southern. I think yours is more NY and a little Jersey.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:31:40
Mala, I love you. but....
New Jersey?!?!?!
It's called Lawnguyland for a reason. 
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:31:40
Quote by wickedpam:
no you don't - we lived just out side of Philly and I have part of that accent mixed with my Washington/Baltimore and Southern. I think yours is more NY and a little Jersey.
New Jersey?!?!?!
It's called Lawnguyland for a reason.
Comment by wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:34:55
I don't know NY and NJ sound similar to me most of the time - I blame TV.
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 15:34:55
Quote by Raine:Mala, I love you. but....Quote by wickedpam:
no you don't - we lived just out side of Philly and I have part of that accent mixed with my Washington/Baltimore and Southern. I think yours is more NY and a little Jersey.
New Jersey?!?!?!
I don't know NY and NJ sound similar to me most of the time - I blame TV.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 15:35:00
The cooch is talking to an elephant.
Raine on 10/17/2013 15:35:00
The cooch is talking to an elephant.
Comment by BobR on 10/17/2013 15:43:01
I got the "Inland North". I was not happy with the choices for "Mary, Merry, and Marry"
BobR on 10/17/2013 15:43:01
Quote by Raine:try this.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I got Philadelphia! WTH Take the accent quiz yourself!
Link's to your results.
I got the "Inland North". I was not happy with the choices for "Mary, Merry, and Marry"
Comment by TriSec on 10/17/2013 15:54:30
TriSec on 10/17/2013 15:54:30
I invited my friend Pita ovuh fah lunch. We had tuner sammiches on peter bread. After that, he wuz gonna fix my pianer; he's a tuna.
I don't need no stinkin' intahnet quiz.
I don't need no stinkin' intahnet quiz.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 15:57:04
The northeast? Have they every heard me pronounce "county?" Which I pronounce as "cowney." Hello Maryland?
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 15:57:04
Quote by Raine:try this.Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
I got Philadelphia! WTH Take the accent quiz yourself!
Link's to your results.
The northeast? Have they every heard me pronounce "county?" Which I pronounce as "cowney." Hello Maryland?
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 15:58:46
Mondo regrets his error. Nothing to see move along.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 15:58:46
Quote by Raine:
How can anyone not love Uncle Joe?
Mondo regrets his error. Nothing to see move along.
Comment by Scoopster on 10/17/2013 15:59:07
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 15:59:07
Ohhhhhbuy..
@GraigMurphy : Well done #RedSox grounds crew! #GetBeard #Boston .@toucherandrich .@FelgerAndMazz .@redsoxbuzztap
@GraigMurphy : Well done #RedSox grounds crew! #GetBeard #Boston .@toucherandrich .@FelgerAndMazz .@redsoxbuzztap
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 16:00:57
Because of the large number of guys who do lawn work?
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 16:00:57
Quote by Raine:Mala, I love you. but....Quote by wickedpam:
no you don't - we lived just out side of Philly and I have part of that accent mixed with my Washington/Baltimore and Southern. I think yours is more NY and a little Jersey.
New Jersey?!?!?!
Because of the large number of guys who do lawn work?
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 16:01:35
Go pakh yah cah, Bucky.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 16:01:35
Quote by TriSec:
I invited my friend Pita ovuh fah lunch. We had tuner sammiches on peter bread. After that, he wuz gonna fix my pianer; he's a tuna.
I don't need no stinkin' intahnet quiz.
Go pakh yah cah, Bucky.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 16:02:35
The Cooch is off his meds.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 16:02:35
Quote by Raine:
The cooch is talking to an elephant.
The Cooch is off his meds.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 16:07:01
I believe that was when he was running for the state senate.
Raine on 10/17/2013 16:07:01
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
The cooch is talking to an elephant.
The Cooch is off his meds.
Comment by 
livingonli on 10/17/2013 16:20:09
livingonli on 10/17/2013 16:20:09
Good day, folks. Well, it looks like I will be using satellite radio to listen to talk less. Clear Channel sold its stake in XM and XM is making some changes on Friday by adding some new channels and dropping others. In the case of its relationship with Clear Channel, this means that the simulcasts of LA's KISS-FM and NY's Z-100 will be added to the Sirius lineup. On the other hand, all the other Clear Channel stations on XM are getting dropped which includes Talk Radio 246 which airs Randi's show although it does also get rid of a lot of C- and D-grade righties (including Alex Jones which airs on another channel). When SiriusXM Left became SiriusXM Progress last summer, they moved Michelangelo Signiriole's show over from OutQ, it pushed Thom Hartmann's show from airing live to a delayed airing at 9 PM. Due to the poor quality of the WWRL signal out here, I have to listen to Thom Hartmann live online or I could listen to Randi via the iHeart app although WWRL airs Thom Hartmann live and the first two hours of Randi on delay. Although in the car outside of XM I am at the mercy of the quality of WWRL's signal.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 16:29:07
Hi Liv! I had to read that a few times. So Randi isn't on satellite anymore?
Raine on 10/17/2013 16:29:07
Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks. Well, it looks like I will be using satellite radio to listen to talk less. Clear Channel sold its stake in XM and XM is making some changes on Friday by adding some new channels and dropping others. In the case of its relationship with Clear Channel, this means that the simulcasts of LA's KISS-FM and NY's Z-100 will be added to the Sirius lineup. On the other hand, all the other Clear Channel stations on XM are getting dropped which includes Talk Radio 246 which airs Randi's show although it does also get rid of a lot of C- and D-grade righties (including Alex Jones which airs on another channel). When SiriusXM Left became SiriusXM Progress last summer, they moved Michelangelo Signiriole's show over from OutQ, it pushed Thom Hartmann's show from airing live to a delayed airing at 9 PM. Due to the poor quality of the WWRL signal out here, I have to listen to Thom Hartmann live online or I could listen to Randi via the iHeart app although WWRL airs Thom Hartmann live and the first two hours of Randi on delay. Although in the car outside of XM I am at the mercy of the quality of WWRL's signal.
Hi Liv! I had to read that a few times. So Randi isn't on satellite anymore?
Comment by livingonli on 10/17/2013 16:29:59
Today's her last day on satellite radio. No more being able to listen in the car on the way to work.
livingonli on 10/17/2013 16:29:59
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks. Well, it looks like I will be using satellite radio to listen to talk less. Clear Channel sold its stake in XM and XM is making some changes on Friday by adding some new channels and dropping others. In the case of its relationship with Clear Channel, this means that the simulcasts of LA's KISS-FM and NY's Z-100 will be added to the Sirius lineup. On the other hand, all the other Clear Channel stations on XM are getting dropped which includes Talk Radio 246 which airs Randi's show although it does also get rid of a lot of C- and D-grade righties (including Alex Jones which airs on another channel). When SiriusXM Left became SiriusXM Progress last summer, they moved Michelangelo Signiriole's show over from OutQ, it pushed Thom Hartmann's show from airing live to a delayed airing at 9 PM. Due to the poor quality of the WWRL signal out here, I have to listen to Thom Hartmann live online or I could listen to Randi via the iHeart app although WWRL airs Thom Hartmann live and the first two hours of Randi on delay. Although in the car outside of XM I am at the mercy of the quality of WWRL's signal.
Hi Liv! I had to read that a few times. So Randi isn't on satellite anymore?
Today's her last day on satellite radio. No more being able to listen in the car on the way to work.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 10/17/2013 17:09:36
Will in Chicago on 10/17/2013 17:09:36
Good morning, bloggers!!
BobR, I think that the GOP is showing their true faces -- and America does not like it. I think that we have a GOP that is out of touch with the American public.
While I am glad that the shut down is over, I know that the GOP will try again in January, and probably later. So, we need to stand firm.
BobR, I think that the GOP is showing their true faces -- and America does not like it. I think that we have a GOP that is out of touch with the American public.
While I am glad that the shut down is over, I know that the GOP will try again in January, and probably later. So, we need to stand firm.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 17:18:54
Hazardous waste. Clearly a RICRA violation!
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 17:18:54
Quote by Raine:
Guffaw!
16-year-old can of soup in EPA fridge
Hazardous waste. Clearly a RICRA violation!
Comment by TriSec on 10/17/2013 17:26:04
TriSec on 10/17/2013 17:26:04
I am feeling like Monty Python's Arthur pig-dog king in speaking to the French (while dealing with this particular trading partner.)
"Is there anyone else I can talk to?"
Maybe they shouldn't be trying to submit data electronically to us until, you know, they figure out how to submit data electronically?
"Is there anyone else I can talk to?"
Maybe they shouldn't be trying to submit data electronically to us until, you know, they figure out how to submit data electronically?
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 17:43:44
I feel your pain Tri.
Dobbs: [Over the radio] Help him! Help him!
Yossarian: Help who?
Dobbs: Help the bombardier!
Yossarian: I'm the bombardier, I'm all right.
Dobbs: Then help HIM, help HIM!
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 17:43:44
Quote by TriSec:
I am feeling like Monty Python's Arthur pig-dog king in speaking to the French (while dealing with this particular trading partner.)
"Is there anyone else I can talk to?"
Maybe they shouldn't be trying to submit data electronically to us until, you know, they figure out how to submit data electronically?
I feel your pain Tri.
Dobbs: [Over the radio] Help him! Help him!
Yossarian: Help who?
Dobbs: Help the bombardier!
Yossarian: I'm the bombardier, I'm all right.
Dobbs: Then help HIM, help HIM!
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 17:46:16
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 17:46:16
Scored a left over box lunch from Panera Assiago Cheese bread, roast beef, pickle, bag of chips and a cookie the size of manhole cover. 
Life is good. Because the best tasting food is free food.
Life is good. Because the best tasting food is free food.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 18:09:45
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 18:09:45
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 18:16:56
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 18:16:56
I'm trying out something new. Instead of "minions" my Facebook friends are now "housejarls." Opinions?
Comment by TriSec on 10/17/2013 18:20:55
I prefer "knave."
At least when I address my.....underlings.
TriSec on 10/17/2013 18:20:55
Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm trying out something new. Instead of "minions" my Facebook friends are now "housejarls." Opinions?
I prefer "knave."
At least when I address my.....underlings.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 18:23:52
Well housejarls are my underlings. :wedonthaveavikingemoticon:
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 18:23:52
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm trying out something new. Instead of "minions" my Facebook friends are now "housejarls." Opinions?
I prefer "knave."
At least when I address my.....underlings.
Well housejarls are my underlings. :wedonthaveavikingemoticon:
Comment by wickedpam on 10/17/2013 18:24:18
I prefer Her Royal Highness but then I'm not a "minion"
Btw - best name for a fan or minion base I've ever heard is Mark Shepard calling his twitter followers/fans BOB.
wickedpam on 10/17/2013 18:24:18
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm trying out something new. Instead of "minions" my Facebook friends are now "housejarls." Opinions?
I prefer "knave."
At least when I address my.....underlings.
I prefer Her Royal Highness but then I'm not a "minion"
Btw - best name for a fan or minion base I've ever heard is Mark Shepard calling his twitter followers/fans BOB.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 10/17/2013 18:25:32
I like it, but then again I have read translations of the Eddas and get the reference.
Will in Chicago on 10/17/2013 18:25:32
Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm trying out something new. Instead of "minions" my Facebook friends are now "housejarls." Opinions?
I like it, but then again I have read translations of the Eddas and get the reference.
Comment by Scoopster on 10/17/2013 18:30:38
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 18:30:38
Wait wha... friend just said as part of the deal "..the president can request debt ceiling raises in $100 billion increments and automatically gets it unless congress has enough votes to override a veto.."
?!?!?!!!
?!?!?!!!
Comment by Scoopster on 10/17/2013 18:48:27
I guess it does!
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 18:48:27
Quote by Scoopster:
Wait wha... friend just said as part of the deal "..the president can request debt ceiling raises in $100 billion increments and automatically gets it unless congress has enough votes to override a veto.."
?!?!?!!!
I guess it does!
The bill also reportedly includes a provision that could make it harder to use the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip: At the next deadline, Congress would be required to pass a bill if it wants to block the ceiling from increasing. Otherwise, the ceiling would go up automatically.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 18:49:16
Whatever Your Highness!
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 18:49:16
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
I'm trying out something new. Instead of "minions" my Facebook friends are now "housejarls." Opinions?
I prefer "knave."
At least when I address my.....underlings.
I prefer Her Royal Highness but then I'm not a "minion"
Btw - best name for a fan or minion base I've ever heard is Mark Shepard calling his twitter followers/fans BOB.
Whatever Your Highness!
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 19:13:32
back from taking Linda on a major food shopping trip.
Raine on 10/17/2013 19:13:32
back from taking Linda on a major food shopping trip.
Comment by Scoopster on 10/17/2013 19:20:53
Or not...
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 19:20:53
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:
Wait wha... friend just said as part of the deal "..the president can request debt ceiling raises in $100 billion increments and automatically gets it unless congress has enough votes to override a veto.."
?!?!?!!!
I guess it does!The bill also reportedly includes a provision that could make it harder to use the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip: At the next deadline, Congress would be required to pass a bill if it wants to block the ceiling from increasing. Otherwise, the ceiling would go up automatically.
Or not...
If Congress implemented the McConnell rule permanently, it would defang the debt ceiling. But the bill only implements it temporarily. The Treasury Department would be able to issue as much debt as it needs to through Feb. 7. At that point, everything would revert to normal: The country would hit its ceiling. Treasury would employ “extraordinary measures†to keep paying its bills. Eventually, a cash crunch would set in.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 19:26:47
Raine on 10/17/2013 19:26:47
So about that Stenographer, she said it was the Holy Spirit That moved her.
I think this woman needs some serious mental health help.
“For the past 2 and 1/2 weeks, the Holy Spirit has been waking me up in the middle of the night and preparing me (through my reluctance and doubt) to deliver a message in the House Chamber,†stenographer Dianne Foster Reidy told Fox News’s Chad Pergram in a written statement. “That is what I did last night.â€
I think this woman needs some serious mental health help.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 19:34:51
:rolleyes: not at you Scoop. I gotta say I'm more inclined to rely on MoJo in instances like this.
Raine on 10/17/2013 19:34:51
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:
Wait wha... friend just said as part of the deal "..the president can request debt ceiling raises in $100 billion increments and automatically gets it unless congress has enough votes to override a veto.."
?!?!?!!!
I guess it does!The bill also reportedly includes a provision that could make it harder to use the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip: At the next deadline, Congress would be required to pass a bill if it wants to block the ceiling from increasing. Otherwise, the ceiling would go up automatically.
Or not...If Congress implemented the McConnell rule permanently, it would defang the debt ceiling. But the bill only implements it temporarily. The Treasury Department would be able to issue as much debt as it needs to through Feb. 7. At that point, everything would revert to normal: The country would hit its ceiling. Treasury would employ “extraordinary measures†to keep paying its bills. Eventually, a cash crunch would set in.
:rolleyes: not at you Scoop. I gotta say I'm more inclined to rely on MoJo in instances like this.
Comment by Scoopster on 10/17/2013 19:36:40
To be honest I'm not sure what to believe. I tried actually reading the bill and now my head hurts..
Scoopster on 10/17/2013 19:36:40
Quote by Raine:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Scoopster:
Wait wha... friend just said as part of the deal "..the president can request debt ceiling raises in $100 billion increments and automatically gets it unless congress has enough votes to override a veto.."
?!?!?!!!
I guess it does!The bill also reportedly includes a provision that could make it harder to use the debt ceiling as a bargaining chip: At the next deadline, Congress would be required to pass a bill if it wants to block the ceiling from increasing. Otherwise, the ceiling would go up automatically.
Or not...If Congress implemented the McConnell rule permanently, it would defang the debt ceiling. But the bill only implements it temporarily. The Treasury Department would be able to issue as much debt as it needs to through Feb. 7. At that point, everything would revert to normal: The country would hit its ceiling. Treasury would employ “extraordinary measures†to keep paying its bills. Eventually, a cash crunch would set in.
not at you Scoop. I gotta say I'm more inclined to rely on MoJo in instances like this.
To be honest I'm not sure what to believe. I tried actually reading the bill and now my head hurts..
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 19:38:18
Is this the biggest douchebag in an expensive suit in all of official Washington, DC?
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 19:38:18
Quote by Raine:
This is rich.
Is this the biggest douchebag in an expensive suit in all of official Washington, DC?
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 19:39:24
I think I'm taking back everything I said about this woman.
She does not deserve her job -- I don't think she's in need of help any longer.
Raine on 10/17/2013 19:39:24
Quote by Raine:
So about that Stenographer, she said it was the Holy Spirit That moved her.“For the past 2 and 1/2 weeks, the Holy Spirit has been waking me up in the middle of the night and preparing me (through my reluctance and doubt) to deliver a message in the House Chamber,†stenographer Dianne Foster Reidy told Fox News’s Chad Pergram in a written statement. “That is what I did last night.â€
I think this woman needs some serious mental health help.
She does not deserve her job -- I don't think she's in need of help any longer.
Reidy, a married mom of two young daughters who makes $126,050 a year at her House steno gig, is a fan of several Christian-oriented groups, including the evangelical In Touch Ministries, led by TV preacher Charles Stanley, according to her Facebook profile.
Reidy grew up on Long Island – where she registered to vote in 1991 as a member of the Liberal Party, records show.
Her husband – a video company owner and former director of the far-right Great Commission Ministries International – defended his wife’s public outburst.
“My wife is a sweet, level-headed wonderful woman of God,†he told Pergram.
“I am proud of her.â€
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 19:39:52
Sadly -- NO!
Raine on 10/17/2013 19:39:52
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
This is rich.
Is this the biggest douchebag in an expensive suit in all of official Washington, DC?
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 19:48:44
Raine on 10/17/2013 19:48:44
OMG, Randi is totally right. The stenographer did say the same crap that people like Bachmann and the likes of her say on the campaign trail.
One gets taken to the hospital for medical evaluation -- the others get elected.
Wow.
One gets taken to the hospital for medical evaluation -- the others get elected.
Wow.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 20:01:08
Raine on 10/17/2013 20:01:08
Rock and Roll hall of fame nominees!
Personally I think Jon Oates' Mustache should be inducted.
You can vote! I didn't know that.
Personally I think Jon Oates' Mustache should be inducted.
You can vote! I didn't know that.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 20:17:39
My Five for the Fan poll: Chic, Peter Gabriel, The Meters, The Replacements and Link Wray.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 20:17:39
Quote by Raine:
Rock and Roll hall of fame nominees!
Personally I think Jon Oates' Mustache should be inducted.
You can vote! I didn't know that.
My Five for the Fan poll: Chic, Peter Gabriel, The Meters, The Replacements and Link Wray.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 20:26:15
I voted for Gabriel, HAll & Oates, Linda Ronstadt, NWS and the Zombies. (I wanted to pick more.)
Raine on 10/17/2013 20:26:15
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Rock and Roll hall of fame nominees!
Personally I think Jon Oates' Mustache should be inducted.
You can vote! I didn't know that.
My Five for the Fan poll: Chic, Peter Gabriel, The Meters, The Replacements and Link Wray.
I voted for Gabriel, HAll & Oates, Linda Ronstadt, NWS and the Zombies. (I wanted to pick more.)
Comment by livingonli on 10/17/2013 20:39:40
I guess you meant NWA. I picked Peter Gabriel, Nirvana, and the Replacements off the bat then I went Paul Butterfield Blues Band (figured they would have been in by now), and then Linda Ronstandt (maybe a little sentimental because of her Parkinson's). I guess KISS will finally need the popular vote to finally get in although I know a few friends who commented about all the times Sabbath had been snubbed.
livingonli on 10/17/2013 20:39:40
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Rock and Roll hall of fame nominees!
Personally I think Jon Oates' Mustache should be inducted.
You can vote! I didn't know that.
My Five for the Fan poll: Chic, Peter Gabriel, The Meters, The Replacements and Link Wray.
I voted for Gabriel, HAll & Oates, Linda Ronstadt, NWS and the Zombies. (I wanted to pick more.)
I guess you meant NWA. I picked Peter Gabriel, Nirvana, and the Replacements off the bat then I went Paul Butterfield Blues Band (figured they would have been in by now), and then Linda Ronstandt (maybe a little sentimental because of her Parkinson's). I guess KISS will finally need the popular vote to finally get in although I know a few friends who commented about all the times Sabbath had been snubbed.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 20:51:37
oops.
Nirvana is a given. Did you see that KISS is leading in the popular vote?
Raine on 10/17/2013 20:51:37
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Rock and Roll hall of fame nominees!
Personally I think Jon Oates' Mustache should be inducted.
You can vote! I didn't know that.
My Five for the Fan poll: Chic, Peter Gabriel, The Meters, The Replacements and Link Wray.
I voted for Gabriel, HAll & Oates, Linda Ronstadt, NWS and the Zombies. (I wanted to pick more.)
I guess you meant NWA. I picked Peter Gabriel, Nirvana, and the Replacements off the bat then I went Paul Butterfield Blues Band (figured they would have been in by now), and then Linda Ronstandt (maybe a little sentimental because of her Parkinson's). I guess KISS will finally need the popular vote to finally get in although I know a few friends who commented about all the times Sabbath had been snubbed.
Nirvana is a given. Did you see that KISS is leading in the popular vote?
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 20:53:00
If I could have I would have included KISS because they are KISS. Paul Butterfield Blues Band, NWA but I wouldn't vote Nirvana out of respect for Kurt, he wouldn't have wanted that.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 20:53:00
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Rock and Roll hall of fame nominees!
Personally I think Jon Oates' Mustache should be inducted.
You can vote! I didn't know that.
My Five for the Fan poll: Chic, Peter Gabriel, The Meters, The Replacements and Link Wray.
I voted for Gabriel, HAll & Oates, Linda Ronstadt, NWS and the Zombies. (I wanted to pick more.)
If I could have I would have included KISS because they are KISS. Paul Butterfield Blues Band, NWA but I wouldn't vote Nirvana out of respect for Kurt, he wouldn't have wanted that.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 20:54:57
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 20:54:57
Hey the poll is totally freepable. You aren't restricted from voting multiple times
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 21:15:28
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 21:15:28
Of course Idris Elba did't watch season 4 of 5 of "The Wire."
His character was killed in the penultimate episode of season 3 of the show.
His character was killed in the penultimate episode of season 3 of the show.
Comment by livingonli on 10/17/2013 21:18:42
Yes, I did. I think it was then Nirvana, Deep Purple, and Yes following KISS.
livingonli on 10/17/2013 21:18:42
Quote by Raine:oops.Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Rock and Roll hall of fame nominees!
Personally I think Jon Oates' Mustache should be inducted.
You can vote! I didn't know that.
My Five for the Fan poll: Chic, Peter Gabriel, The Meters, The Replacements and Link Wray.
I voted for Gabriel, HAll & Oates, Linda Ronstadt, NWS and the Zombies. (I wanted to pick more.)
I guess you meant NWA. I picked Peter Gabriel, Nirvana, and the Replacements off the bat then I went Paul Butterfield Blues Band (figured they would have been in by now), and then Linda Ronstandt (maybe a little sentimental because of her Parkinson's). I guess KISS will finally need the popular vote to finally get in although I know a few friends who commented about all the times Sabbath had been snubbed.
Nirvana is a given. Did you see that KISS is leading in the popular vote?
Yes, I did. I think it was then Nirvana, Deep Purple, and Yes following KISS.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 21:28:12
Raine on 10/17/2013 21:28:12
Quote by Mondobubba:
Of course Idris Elba did't watch season 4 of 5 of "The Wire."
His character was killed in the penultimate episode of season 3 of the show.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 21:33:24
And I wanted to use "penultimate" in sentence.
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 21:33:24
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Of course Idris Elba did't watch season 4 of 5 of "The Wire."
His character was killed in the penultimate episode of season 3 of the show.
And I wanted to use "penultimate" in sentence.
Comment by livingonli on 10/17/2013 21:54:23
I think this is what I feel at times.
livingonli on 10/17/2013 21:54:23
I think this is what I feel at times.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 21:56:07
Mondobubba on 10/17/2013 21:56:07
Quote by livingonli:
I think this is what I feel at times.
Comment by Raine on 10/17/2013 23:24:17
So remember this morning when I said that? yeah....
This is gonna make his hatebaggers even more venomous, I predict.
Raine on 10/17/2013 23:24:17
Quote by Raine:
Oh, I see:I hope they didn't sneak something stupid in there -- or forget to take crap out.This was the "vehicle" for passage of the bill that ended the government shutdown and raised the debt ceiling. This bill was introduced regarding an unrelated matter. It had been passed by the House. On Oct. 16, the Senate amended the text of the bill, rewriting it completely with the negotiated deal. The Senate then passed the revised bill and sent it back to the House for a final vote. The revised text will appear on GovTrack in the next few days, after it is printed by the Government Printing Office.
So remember this morning when I said that? yeah....
This is gonna make his hatebaggers even more venomous, I predict.
Comment by TriSec on 10/18/2013 01:11:37
TriSec on 10/18/2013 01:11:37
I finally got to this. *chortle*
What American accent do you have?
Your Result: Boston
100%
You definitely have a Boston accent, even if you think you don't. Of course, that doesn't mean you are from the Boston area, you may also be from New Hampshire or Maine.
What American accent do you have?
Your Result: Boston
100%
You definitely have a Boston accent, even if you think you don't. Of course, that doesn't mean you are from the Boston area, you may also be from New Hampshire or Maine.
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2013 03:10:22
Raine on 10/18/2013 03:10:22
I just heard news that gives me a sad. Glee's last season will be 2014-15.
I still believe they should have broken it off into 2 series. (hope for that is not over)
I still believe they should have broken it off into 2 series. (hope for that is not over)
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2013 03:11:12
that poll clearly has a boston bias...
Raine on 10/18/2013 03:11:12
Quote by TriSec:
I finally got to this. *chortle*
What American accent do you have?
Your Result: Boston
100%
You definitely have a Boston accent, even if you think you don't. Of course, that doesn't mean you are from the Boston area, you may also be from New Hampshire or Maine.
that poll clearly has a boston bias...
Comment by livingonli on 10/18/2013 03:15:55
I remember when learning to edit back in college radio and the practice tape was our general manager speaking in a "down east" Maine accent with a lot of pausing and lip smacking where the edits were supposed to clean it up?
livingonli on 10/18/2013 03:15:55
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:
I finally got to this. *chortle*
What American accent do you have?
Your Result: Boston
100%
You definitely have a Boston accent, even if you think you don't. Of course, that doesn't mean you are from the Boston area, you may also be from New Hampshire or Maine.
I remember when learning to edit back in college radio and the practice tape was our general manager speaking in a "down east" Maine accent with a lot of pausing and lip smacking where the edits were supposed to clean it up?