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Our War Economy, Our Warrior Psyche
Author: Raine
Date: 08/21/2008 12:24:26
What is the state of the economy? Repression? Depression? Upswing? Down swing? According to this article...We have a War Economy. Not a "manufacturing" economy. Not an "agricultural" economy. Nor a "service" economy. Not even a "consumer" economy.
Forget the free market, forget capitalism... this economy, our nation, is very deep in a war mindset and everything that comes out of it is related to war. It's been that way for a long time, Smedley Butler warned us about it in 1934, when he wrote War is a Racket. We have known about the Military Industrial Complex for quite some time as well.
In the past 8 years, however, things have shifted into a higher gear. Have we reached the tipping point in America? Can we turn things around? We have the Pentagon with a 1 trillion dollar debt load. We have 2 major war fronts. We'll soon have missile defense systems in Poland. Who benefits? Defense contractors, Investors, Corporations --- all making massive profits on the back of the middle class. The middle class finds itself increasingly shrinking, with more and more of our nation's youth being sent off to the wars that help the profits of places like Lockheed Martin, Oil companies, Hedge Fund managers --- take your pick. It all goes back to war.
54% of our tax dollars help fund the United States military budget. Most Americans don't seem to mind, whether it be because the don't know, don't care or are just too shocked by the staggering magnitude of it all. We have war abroad and a war of class here it home. This is how it is under the rule of NeoConservatism. Make no mistake, right now they are in charge, and they are ruling with an Iron wallet. The money is dispursed to the War machine so the top of our class system can reap the rewards while the sacrifice lies on the backs of the poor and middle class, who have been conditioned in the past 8 years to accept it. They gave us slogans, like "Support the Troops" and "Dead or Alive" and now "[..]to the Gates of Hell"
And this is where it really gets scary, John McCain's entire psyche is about war. Everything that exists in him is to make war. Problem is he doesn't understand economics. He's a war profiteer's wet dream. The choice we must make, as we live in a war economy, do we go to the voting booth in November with a clear vision of electing people who will try to stop the war economy or will we allow ourselves to be fed sound bites of fake patriotism disguised to make us feel like better Americans?
From the article: We can still be the change from here until November and beyond. It is imperative to the future of this great country that we are the change. Go out, volunteer, pick up a phone, but whatever you do, vote in Novemeber for real representation in the house and the Senate... and of course, for POTUS.
We were warned:
:peace: and
Raine
Forget the free market, forget capitalism... this economy, our nation, is very deep in a war mindset and everything that comes out of it is related to war. It's been that way for a long time, Smedley Butler warned us about it in 1934, when he wrote War is a Racket. We have known about the Military Industrial Complex for quite some time as well.
In the past 8 years, however, things have shifted into a higher gear. Have we reached the tipping point in America? Can we turn things around? We have the Pentagon with a 1 trillion dollar debt load. We have 2 major war fronts. We'll soon have missile defense systems in Poland. Who benefits? Defense contractors, Investors, Corporations --- all making massive profits on the back of the middle class. The middle class finds itself increasingly shrinking, with more and more of our nation's youth being sent off to the wars that help the profits of places like Lockheed Martin, Oil companies, Hedge Fund managers --- take your pick. It all goes back to war.
54% of our tax dollars help fund the United States military budget. Most Americans don't seem to mind, whether it be because the don't know, don't care or are just too shocked by the staggering magnitude of it all. We have war abroad and a war of class here it home. This is how it is under the rule of NeoConservatism. Make no mistake, right now they are in charge, and they are ruling with an Iron wallet. The money is dispursed to the War machine so the top of our class system can reap the rewards while the sacrifice lies on the backs of the poor and middle class, who have been conditioned in the past 8 years to accept it. They gave us slogans, like "Support the Troops" and "Dead or Alive" and now "[..]to the Gates of Hell"
And this is where it really gets scary, John McCain's entire psyche is about war. Everything that exists in him is to make war. Problem is he doesn't understand economics. He's a war profiteer's wet dream. The choice we must make, as we live in a war economy, do we go to the voting booth in November with a clear vision of electing people who will try to stop the war economy or will we allow ourselves to be fed sound bites of fake patriotism disguised to make us feel like better Americans?
From the article:
We've lost our moral compass: The contrast between today's leaders and the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 shocks our conscience. Today war greed trumps morals. During the Revolutionary War our leaders risked their lives and fortunes; many lost both.
Today it's the opposite: Too often our leaders' main goal is not public service but a ticket to building a personal fortune in the new "America's Outrageous War Economy," often by simply becoming a high-priced lobbyist.
Ultimately, the price of our greed may be the fulfillment of Kevin Phillips' warning in "Wealth and Democracy:" "Most great nations, at the peak of their economic power, become arrogant and wage great world wars at great cost, wasting vast resources, taking on huge debt, and ultimately burning themselves out."
We were warned:
:peace: and
Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 12:43:14
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 12:43:14
Morning :hug:
Comment by 
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 12:53:59
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 12:53:59
Excellent post Raine 
(I am so glad that you are back :P),
I am feeling good today - having finally exorcised a old ghost from my life. Just sorry it took me over 16 years to realize that she was doing me no good at all - it is a great relief! I am actually looking forward to my therapy session this afternoon.
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :peace:
(I am so glad that you are back :P),I am feeling good today - having finally exorcised a old ghost from my life. Just sorry it took me over 16 years to realize that she was doing me no good at all - it is a great relief! I am actually looking forward to my therapy session this afternoon.
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :peace:
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/21/2008 12:57:25
TriSec on 08/21/2008 12:57:25
Greetings, comrades!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/21/2008 12:58:50
Scoopster on 08/21/2008 12:58:50
Morning all.. Are you psyched up - the convention starts next week!
And the week after that, I start my weekly trips to the Granite State. With any luck our group will get to go farther up in the state than just Manchester and Keene..
And the week after that, I start my weekly trips to the Granite State. With any luck our group will get to go farther up in the state than just Manchester and Keene..
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 13:12:08
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 13:12:08
Love the Liberal Talker love :D
Comment by 
Raine on 08/21/2008 13:14:02
Raine on 08/21/2008 13:14:02
Hi everyone!
Glad to read you are feeling a bit better Faye! Scoop, why do you go up to Cow Hampshire?
Glad to read you are feeling a bit better Faye! Scoop, why do you go up to Cow Hampshire?
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 13:16:48
TriSec on 08/21/2008 13:16:48
I have caught actual fish with a fishnet, if it's relevant to anyone...
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 13:18:13
TriSec on 08/21/2008 13:18:13
Such a laundry list of Political Celebrities at the Republican convention this year!
"Vote for us, we suck!"
"Vote for us, we suck!"
Comment by 
starling310 on 08/21/2008 13:34:27
starling310 on 08/21/2008 13:34:27
Morning! 
Hey Roomie! Glad to hear that; even without the specifics I know what a relief it must be to get rid of a "monkey."
:: ace ventura :: "I have exerCISED the demons! This house is clear."
Hey Roomie! Glad to hear that; even without the specifics I know what a relief it must be to get rid of a "monkey."
:: ace ventura :: "I have exerCISED the demons! This house is clear."
Comment by m-hadley on 08/21/2008 13:34:53
Hiya TriSec :P
I also love the fact the the GOP thinks that they can demonstrate their committment to diversity by parading a bunch of old white guys across the stage - gimme a break :shrug:
Cheers,
mfaye
:D
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 13:34:53
Quote by TriSec:
Such a laundry list of Political Celebrities at the Republican convention this year!
"Vote for us, we suck!"
Hiya TriSec :P
I also love the fact the the GOP thinks that they can demonstrate their committment to diversity by parading a bunch of old white guys across the stage - gimme a break :shrug:
Cheers,
mfaye
:D
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 13:35:13
TriSec on 08/21/2008 13:35:13
Huh? Momma is in Montreal today?
That's only 6 hours from here! : runs out, leaps in car :
:thud: Crap, I rode my bike today!
That's only 6 hours from here! : runs out, leaps in car :
:thud: Crap, I rode my bike today!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 13:42:44
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 13:42:44
someone fall on the board?
Comment by m-hadley on 08/21/2008 13:43:08
Heya Roomie,
Thanks for the good words, it is quite a feeling of RELIEF I am experiencing, and it all was prompted from my blog (my Memo to all PUMAs).
Snarky I realize, but I didn't predict how effective it would be 
Check it out - I added an adorable photo of Dr. Maddow last night :airhump:
Cheers,
mfaye :fbump:
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 13:43:08
Quote by starling310:
Morning!
Hey Roomie! Glad to hear that; even without the specifics I know what a relief it must be to get rid of a "monkey."
:: ace ventura :: "I have exerCISED the demons! This house is clear."
Heya Roomie,
Thanks for the good words, it is quite a feeling of RELIEF I am experiencing, and it all was prompted from my blog (my Memo to all PUMAs).
Snarky I realize, but I didn't predict how effective it would be Check it out - I added an adorable photo of Dr. Maddow last night :airhump:Cheers,
mfaye :fbump:
Comment by 
Random on 08/21/2008 13:43:54
Random on 08/21/2008 13:43:54
Hey....urm...sleepy...so tired...
Nice post...
Nice post...
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 13:47:09
Ah! Was this the Clinton supporter "friend" who posted that nasty message that you read at the Meetup?
starling310 on 08/21/2008 13:47:09
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:
Morning!
Hey Roomie! Glad to hear that; even without the specifics I know what a relief it must be to get rid of a "monkey."
:: ace ventura :: "I have exerCISED the demons! This house is clear."
Heya Roomie,
Thanks for the good words, it is quite a feeling of RELIEF I am experiencing, and it all was prompted from my blog (my Memo to all PUMAs).
Cheers,
mfaye :fbump:
Ah! Was this the Clinton supporter "friend" who posted that nasty message that you read at the Meetup?
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 13:48:42
That memo was amazing Faye. Amazing. Sounds like you had one of those wonderful Cathartic moments.
Raine on 08/21/2008 13:48:42
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:
Morning!
Hey Roomie! Glad to hear that; even without the specifics I know what a relief it must be to get rid of a "monkey."
:: ace ventura :: "I have exerCISED the demons! This house is clear."
Heya Roomie,
Thanks for the good words, it is quite a feeling of RELIEF I am experiencing, and it all was prompted from my blog (my Memo to all PUMAs).
Cheers,
mfaye :fbump:
That memo was amazing Faye. Amazing. Sounds like you had one of those wonderful Cathartic moments.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 13:50:22
Second that!
starling310 on 08/21/2008 13:50:22
Quote by Raine:Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:
Morning!
Hey Roomie! Glad to hear that; even without the specifics I know what a relief it must be to get rid of a "monkey."
:: ace ventura :: "I have exerCISED the demons! This house is clear."
Heya Roomie,
Thanks for the good words, it is quite a feeling of RELIEF I am experiencing, and it all was prompted from my blog (my Memo to all PUMAs).
Cheers,
mfaye :fbump:
That memo was amazing Faye. Amazing. Sounds like you had one of those wonderful Cathartic moments.
Second that!
Comment by m-hadley on 08/21/2008 13:52:07
Roomie,
You are no intellectual slouch - you've pegged her. And now she is HISTOREEEE in my life
I like you - cause you're smart. :fbump:
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 13:52:07
Quote by starling310:Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:
Morning!
Hey Roomie! Glad to hear that; even without the specifics I know what a relief it must be to get rid of a "monkey."
:: ace ventura :: "I have exerCISED the demons! This house is clear."
Heya Roomie,
Thanks for the good words, it is quite a feeling of RELIEF I am experiencing, and it all was prompted from my blog (my Memo to all PUMAs).
Cheers,
mfaye :fbump:
Ah! Was this the Clinton supporter "friend" who posted that nasty message that you read at the Meetup?
Roomie,
You are no intellectual slouch - you've pegged her. And now she is HISTOREEEE in my life
I like you - cause you're smart. :fbump:Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 13:54:34
:: biden :: "I like you. You're the real deal."
starling310 on 08/21/2008 13:54:34
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:Quote by m-hadley:Quote by starling310:
Morning!
Hey Roomie! Glad to hear that; even without the specifics I know what a relief it must be to get rid of a "monkey."
:: ace ventura :: "I have exerCISED the demons! This house is clear."
Heya Roomie,
Thanks for the good words, it is quite a feeling of RELIEF I am experiencing, and it all was prompted from my blog (my Memo to all PUMAs).
Cheers,
mfaye :fbump:
Ah! Was this the Clinton supporter "friend" who posted that nasty message that you read at the Meetup?
Roomie,
You are no intellectual slouch - you've pegged her. And now she is HISTOREEEE in my life
Cheers,
mfaye
:: biden :: "I like you. You're the real deal."
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/21/2008 13:59:44
livingonli on 08/21/2008 13:59:44
Bon Matin mes amis
It's been awhile since my last road trip up to La Belle Province.
It's been awhile since my last road trip up to La Belle Province.
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 14:05:06
TriSec on 08/21/2008 14:05:06
I have my issues with the Quebecois politically, but I'll gladly buy their souvenirs, eat their food, and smoke their cigars....(which are really Castro's, but I digress).
I am saddened to report that we have not been north of the border since 'the before time' (before Javi came home), and me a good honorary Canadian citizen. (Thanks to Scouts Canada!)
I am saddened to report that we have not been north of the border since 'the before time' (before Javi came home), and me a good honorary Canadian citizen. (Thanks to Scouts Canada!)
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:07:25
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:07:25
Rightwing Blowback about the Obama Smear book?
From Right Wing News:
HAH!
:gobama:
From Right Wing News:
There's one thing -- and just one thing -- that I admire about Jerome Corsi: that is his genius for self-promotion. He was involved with the Swift Boat Vets, which created an electoral earthquake during the 2004 election, his was the primary guy behind the North American Union hoax, which was much discussed, and now he has the #1 book in the country, The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality. For that, I applaud him.
However, there is one enormous problem with Jerome Corsi: he's a habitually dishonest buffoon who will say absolutely anything to make a buck. He's the Right's Michael Moore, except that Michael Moore has much more talent -- and certain boundaries beyond which, even he won't go. Corsi, on the other hand, would probably write "Aliens in charge at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue" if he thought he could make a few bucks off it.
Keep in mind, folks, this is the same lunatic who has been running around for years telling people that George Bush is going to somehow personally merge the US, Canada, and Mexico over the objections of the American people and Congress. In other words: Jerome Corsi is a conspiracy nut whose credibility level is zero.
HAH!
:gobama:
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:08:36
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:08:36
So Momma is Montreal? Are the mooks there too?
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:12:02
She is. The mooks are not!
They are still in sunny Los Angeles.
starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:12:02
Quote by Raine:
So Momma is Montreal? Are the mooks there too?
She is. The mooks are not!
They are still in sunny Los Angeles.
Comment by 
BobR on 08/21/2008 14:12:21
BobR on 08/21/2008 14:12:21
morning folks... :coffee:
Comment by 
Malmo_Blue on 08/21/2008 14:13:18
Malmo_Blue on 08/21/2008 14:13:18
Stephanie Miller Hero? I'm sure as hell getting that game when it comes out. :D
And oh yeah - top of the afternoon, y'all! :p
And oh yeah - top of the afternoon, y'all! :p
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:13:25
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:13:25
AWESOME BIT DJ!!!
:clap:
:clap:
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 14:13:58
BobR on 08/21/2008 14:13:58
Are they dissing Shane-O and DJ?? 
Comment by Scoopster on 08/21/2008 14:15:30
To walk to oh-so-beaten paths of the 08 campaign, of course. I did it only twice in 2004 for Kerry - and got some really great pictures of the foliage too! It was a lotta fun and I'm glad I'm gonna do it again - in fact I'm a LOT more excited to get out there this time.
Scoopster on 08/21/2008 14:15:30
Quote by Raine:
Hi everyone!
Glad to read you are feeling a bit better Faye! Scoop, why do you go up to Cow Hampshire?
To walk to oh-so-beaten paths of the 08 campaign, of course. I did it only twice in 2004 for Kerry - and got some really great pictures of the foliage too! It was a lotta fun and I'm glad I'm gonna do it again - in fact I'm a LOT more excited to get out there this time.
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:15:41
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:15:41
Malmo! Good afternoon! How is the weather?
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:17:14
You are another one of my heroes Scoop. I can't wait for the photos!
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:17:14
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
Hi everyone!
Glad to read you are feeling a bit better Faye! Scoop, why do you go up to Cow Hampshire?
To walk to oh-so-beathen paths of the 08 campaign, of course. I did it only twice in 2004 for Kerry - and got some really great pictures of the foliage too! It was a lotta fun and I'm glad I'm gonna do it again - in fact I'm a LOT more excited to get out there this time.
You are another one of my heroes Scoop. I can't wait for the photos!
Comment by Malmo_Blue on 08/21/2008 14:17:20
Malmo_Blue on 08/21/2008 14:17:20
Weather is sunny and good, and I hope it stays that way 'til tomorrow - the end of the week-long annual Malmö Festival. :)
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 14:19:12
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 14:19:12
Hey Mal and everyone
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:19:43
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:19:43
The debates have been announced!
Joint statement from Obama and McCain:
The Barack Obama and John McCain campaigns have agreed to hold three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate in September and October sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. The campaigns have come to the earliest agreement on presidential debates reached in any general election in recent history. This announcement reflects the presidential campaigns' agreement on dates, locations, and the formats for the fall debates. Campaign-appointed debate negotiators House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said they were pleased to have reached an early agreement to provide the American people with the opportunity to see and hear the candidates debate the critical issues facing the country. The two campaigns have accepted sponsorship of the debates by the Commission on Presidential Debates, subject to the debates being conducted under the terms of their agreement.
Summary of McCain-Obama Debate Agreement
The two campaigns agreed today on a framework for four General Election debates, to be sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Key elements of the agreement are:
First Presidential Debate:
Date: September 26
Site: University of Mississippi
Topic: Foreign Policy & National Security
Moderator: Jim Lehrer
Staging: Podium debate
Answer Format: The debate will be broken into nine, 9-minute segments. The moderator will introduce a topic and allow each candidate 2 minutes to comment. After these initial answers, the moderator will facilitate an open discussion of the topic for the remaining 5 minutes, ensuring that both candidates receive an equal amount of time to comment
Vice Presidential Debate
Date: October 2nd
Site: Washington University (St. Louis)
Moderator: Gwen Ifill
Staging/Answer Format: To be resolved after both parties’ Vice Presidential nominees are selected.
Second Presidential Debate
Date: October 7
Site: Belmont University
Moderator: Tom Brokaw
Staging: Town Hall debate
Format: The moderator will call on members of the audience (and draw questions from the internet). Each candidate will have 2 minutes to respond to each question. Following those initial answers, the moderator will invite the candidates to respond to the previous answers, for a total of 1 minute, ensuring that both candidates receive an equal amount of time to comment. In the spirit of the Town Hall, all questions will come from the audience (or internet), and not the moderator.
Third Presidential Debate
Date: October 15
Site: Hofstra University
Topic: Domestic and Economic policy
Moderator: Bob Schieffer
Staging: Candidates will be seated at a table
Answer Format: Same as First Presidential Debate
Closing Statements: At the end of this debate (only) each candidate shall have the opportunity for a 90 second closing statement.
All four debates will begin at 9pm ET, and last for 90 minutes. Both campaigns also agreed to accept the CPD’s participation rules for third-party candidate participation.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:21:39
starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:21:39
YAY! THE DEBATE SCHEDULE!!! 
Thankee Raine!
Ooooh, Jim Lehrer moderating. Nice!
Thankee Raine! Ooooh, Jim Lehrer moderating. Nice!
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:22:35
starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:22:35
:: shuffles through bag ::
:: pocket calendar ::
:: marks debate dates ::
:nerd:
:: pocket calendar ::
:: marks debate dates ::
:nerd:
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:25:27
It's now a pinned topic for easy access on the Message board!
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:25:27
Quote by Raine:
The debates have been announced!
Joint statement from Obama and McCain:
The Barack Obama and John McCain campaigns have agreed to hold three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate in September and October sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. The campaigns have come to the earliest agreement on presidential debates reached in any general election in recent history. This announcement reflects the presidential campaigns' agreement on dates, locations, and the formats for the fall debates. Campaign-appointed debate negotiators House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said they were pleased to have reached an early agreement to provide the American people with the opportunity to see and hear the candidates debate the critical issues facing the country. The two campaigns have accepted sponsorship of the debates by the Commission on Presidential Debates, subject to the debates being conducted under the terms of their agreement.
Summary of McCain-Obama Debate Agreement
The two campaigns agreed today on a framework for four General Election debates, to be sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. Key elements of the agreement are:
First Presidential Debate:
Date: September 26
Site: University of Mississippi
Topic: Foreign Policy & National Security
Moderator: Jim Lehrer
Staging: Podium debate
Answer Format: The debate will be broken into nine, 9-minute segments. The moderator will introduce a topic and allow each candidate 2 minutes to comment. After these initial answers, the moderator will facilitate an open discussion of the topic for the remaining 5 minutes, ensuring that both candidates receive an equal amount of time to comment
Vice Presidential Debate
Date: October 2nd
Site: Washington University (St. Louis)
Moderator: Gwen Ifill
Staging/Answer Format: To be resolved after both parties’ Vice Presidential nominees are selected.
Second Presidential Debate
Date: October 7
Site: Belmont University
Moderator: Tom Brokaw
Staging: Town Hall debate
Format: The moderator will call on members of the audience (and draw questions from the internet). Each candidate will have 2 minutes to respond to each question. Following those initial answers, the moderator will invite the candidates to respond to the previous answers, for a total of 1 minute, ensuring that both candidates receive an equal amount of time to comment. In the spirit of the Town Hall, all questions will come from the audience (or internet), and not the moderator.
Third Presidential Debate
Date: October 15
Site: Hofstra University
Topic: Domestic and Economic policy
Moderator: Bob Schieffer
Staging: Candidates will be seated at a table
Answer Format: Same as First Presidential Debate
Closing Statements: At the end of this debate (only) each candidate shall have the opportunity for a 90 second closing statement.
All four debates will begin at 9pm ET, and last for 90 minutes. Both campaigns also agreed to accept the CPD’s participation rules for third-party candidate participation.
It's now a pinned topic for easy access on the Message board!
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:26:27
All of the moderators are AWESOME!
Gwill Eiffel is a fave of mine.
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:26:27
Quote by starling310:
YAY! THE DEBATE SCHEDULE!!!
Ooooh, Jim Lehrer moderating. Nice!
All of the moderators are AWESOME!
Gwill Eiffel is a fave of mine.
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:27:19
livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:27:19
That's the first time they have had a debate at Hofstra, my old alumnus. Remembering my days in the college radio station in the basement of Dempster Hall.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:28:20
starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:28:20
"Keithier"
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 14:28:35
TriSec on 08/21/2008 14:28:35
Um, it would be easy to replace those touch-screen voting machines.
1. Get a piece of paper and a pen.
2. Write down the candidate's name you prefer.
3. The City or Town clerk counts the votes and writes it on a blackboard.
Hey, don't knock it; it works for Dixville Notch and Hart's Location.
1. Get a piece of paper and a pen.
2. Write down the candidate's name you prefer.
3. The City or Town clerk counts the votes and writes it on a blackboard.
Hey, don't knock it; it works for Dixville Notch and Hart's Location.
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 14:30:39
Gotta look up them rules; I wonder what that means for Bob Barr?
TriSec on 08/21/2008 14:30:39
Both campaigns also agreed to accept the CPD’s participation rules for third-party candidate participation.
Gotta look up them rules; I wonder what that means for Bob Barr?
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:30:44
Don't know what it is but it sounds fun!
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:30:44
Quote by Malmo_Blue:
Weather is sunny and good, and I hope it stays that way 'til tomorrow - the end of the week-long annual Malmö Festival. :)
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:31:51
starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:31:51
:doh: Every time I get a text, I think it's from Obama!
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:31:51
Not to mention that's how most of the Democracies still do it.
I heard France started using voting machines in some places and people like Wayne Madsen have speculated as to whether that's how Sarkozy "won" the last election.
livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:31:51
Quote by TriSec:
Um, it would be easy to replace those touch-screen voting machines.
1. Get a piece of paper and a pen.
2. Write down the candidate's name you prefer.
3. The City or Town clerk counts the votes and writes it on a blackboard.
Hey, don't knock it; it works for Dixville Notch and Hart's Location.
Not to mention that's how most of the Democracies still do it.
I heard France started using voting machines in some places and people like Wayne Madsen have speculated as to whether that's how Sarkozy "won" the last election.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:32:42
Seriously Tri. Why do legislators make everything so complicated?
AND, you could write it on carbon paper, so you can put a copy of your vote in your pocket!
Or, give the copy to a second counter to assure the numbers match at the end of the day.
starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:32:42
Quote by TriSec:
Um, it would be easy to replace those touch-screen voting machines.
1. Get a piece of paper and a pen.
2. Write down the candidate's name you prefer.
3. The City or Town clerk counts the votes and writes it on a blackboard.
Hey, don't knock it; it works for Dixville Notch and Hart's Location.
Seriously Tri. Why do legislators make everything so complicated?
AND, you could write it on carbon paper, so you can put a copy of your vote in your pocket!
Or, give the copy to a second counter to assure the numbers match at the end of the day.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 08/21/2008 14:33:36
velveeta jones on 08/21/2008 14:33:36
Nice post Raine, thank you for that warning reminder!
I will owe taxes this year, and even thinking that my money will be spent to kill people is very disheartening to say the least. *sigh*
I will owe taxes this year, and even thinking that my money will be spent to kill people is very disheartening to say the least. *sigh*
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/21/2008 14:34:53
:lol:
Damn! If only I had your cell number! I'd punk you on the hour!! :rofl:
velveeta jones on 08/21/2008 14:34:53
Quote by starling310:
:doh: Every time I get a text, I think it's from Obama!
:lol:
Damn! If only I had your cell number! I'd punk you on the hour!! :rofl:
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 14:35:48
If I remember correctly, it means he has to be polling at at least 15%
BobR on 08/21/2008 14:35:48
Quote by TriSec:
Gotta look up them rules; I wonder what that means for Bob Barr?
If I remember correctly, it means he has to be polling at at least 15%
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 14:36:14
:spit:
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 14:36:14
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by starling310:
:doh: Every time I get a text, I think it's from Obama!
:lol:
Damn! If only I had your cell number! I'd punk you on the hour!! :rofl:
:spit:
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 14:38:21
Considering how unhappy you are with your job and your financial situation, have you ever considering looking into radio jobs?
BobR on 08/21/2008 14:38:21
Quote by livingonli:
That's the first time they have had a debate at Hofstra, my old alumnus. Remembering my days in the college radio station in the basement of Dempster Hall.
Considering how unhappy you are with your job and your financial situation, have you ever considering looking into radio jobs?
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:38:42
starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:38:42
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by starling310:
:doh: Every time I get a text, I think it's from Obama!
:lol:
Damn! If only I had your cell number! I'd punk you on the hour!! :rofl:
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:39:13
:rofl:
livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:39:13
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by starling310:
:doh: Every time I get a text, I think it's from Obama!
:lol:
Damn! If only I had your cell number! I'd punk you on the hour!! :rofl:
:spit:
:rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:39:20
starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:39:20
:thud:
Death by Drama Sting.
Death by Drama Sting.
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 14:40:18
TriSec on 08/21/2008 14:40:18
I want a sound box!
I think meetings would be more interesting with drama stings!
I think meetings would be more interesting with drama stings!
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:42:17
Unfortunately these days the job prospects are worse in radio than they are in Television. I remember even in the 90's when I talked to the people who did radio work after school, they were all trying to get out. Unless you're a right-wing talk show or morning drive personality, the pay really sucks and job security is horrible because of format changes and consolidation.
livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:42:17
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
That's the first time they have had a debate at Hofstra, my old alumnus. Remembering my days in the college radio station in the basement of Dempster Hall.
Considering how unhappy you are with your job and your financial situation, have you ever considering looking into radio jobs?
Unfortunately these days the job prospects are worse in radio than they are in Television. I remember even in the 90's when I talked to the people who did radio work after school, they were all trying to get out. Unless you're a right-wing talk show or morning drive personality, the pay really sucks and job security is horrible because of format changes and consolidation.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/21/2008 14:42:58
Thanks mucho Raine,
I just sent it to Rebekah. Little did I know that I made a hell of work day for poor (yet always loverly) RB, by sending the agenda of the Dem National Convention to Steph and she in turn, had Rebekah try to get her into all the events that she wants to attend. Made for one very long day (12 hours) for Rebekah :(
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :peace:
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 14:42:58
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
YAY! THE DEBATE SCHEDULE!!!
Ooooh, Jim Lehrer moderating. Nice!
All of the moderators are AWESOME!
Gwill Eiffel is a fave of mine.
Thanks mucho Raine,
I just sent it to Rebekah. Little did I know that I made a hell of work day for poor (yet always loverly) RB, by sending the agenda of the Dem National Convention to Steph and she in turn, had Rebekah try to get her into all the events that she wants to attend. Made for one very long day (12 hours) for Rebekah :(
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :peace:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 14:43:13
wouldn't that be awesome!
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 14:43:13
Quote by TriSec:
I want a sound box!
I think meetings would be more interesting with drama stings!
wouldn't that be awesome!
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:44:38
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:44:38
I also created a blog entry with the schedule and posted it up on my facecrack!.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:45:01
starling310 on 08/21/2008 14:45:01
NPR referred to an Obama Campaign ad about McCain's tax policies as a "Negative Ad."
If it's true and it's about policy, it's not a "Negative ad."
If it's true and it's about policy, it's not a "Negative ad."
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 14:47:39
Wow... that is a long day for our fair Rebekah.
Thanks for sending it along!!!
Could you by any chance email me that agenda? Since the Convention starts next week I am trying to start my blog research for next Monday.
Raine on 08/21/2008 14:47:39
Quote by m-hadley:
Thanks mucho Raine,
I just sent it to Rebekah. Little did I know that I made a hell of work day for poor (yet always loverly) RB, by sending the agenda of the Dem National Convention to Steph and she in turn, had Rebekah try to get her into all the events that she wants to attend. Made for one very long day (12 hours) for Rebekah :(
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :peace:
Thanks for sending it along!!!
Could you by any chance email me that agenda? Since the Convention starts next week I am trying to start my blog research for next Monday.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/21/2008 14:53:46
Raine,
I just sent it to you - did you get it? Let me know - thanks.
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 14:53:46
Quote by Raine:Wow... that is a long day for our fair Rebekah.Quote by m-hadley:
Thanks mucho Raine,
I just sent it to Rebekah. Little did I know that I made a hell of work day for poor (yet always loverly) RB, by sending the agenda of the Dem National Convention to Steph and she in turn, had Rebekah try to get her into all the events that she wants to attend. Made for one very long day (12 hours) for Rebekah :(
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :peace:
Thanks for sending it along!!!
Could you by any chance email me that agenda? Since the Convention starts next week I am trying to start my blog research for next Monday.
Raine,
I just sent it to you - did you get it? Let me know - thanks.
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:55:37
Not unlike us poor folk who can count how much property we own (if any). Either that or he's so senile that he can't count them.
livingonli on 08/21/2008 14:55:37
Quote by Scoopster:
McCain not sure how many houses he and his wife own...
Not unlike us poor folk who can count how much property we own (if any). Either that or he's so senile that he can't count them.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:12:22
starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:12:22
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:13:02
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:13:02
I'm surpised DJ or Shane-O didn't use Legs from ZZ Top
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:13:50
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:13:50
or Hot Legs for that matter
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/21/2008 15:14:44
I don't remember how many houses I've owned. Nor how many I traded in for hotels.
velveeta jones on 08/21/2008 15:14:44
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
McCain not sure how many houses he and his wife own...
Not unlike us poor folk who can count how much property we own (if any). Either that or he's so senile that he can't count them.
I don't remember how many houses I've owned. Nor how many I traded in for hotels.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:15:47
Am I the dog, or the shoe? I can't remember!
starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:15:47
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
McCain not sure how many houses he and his wife own...
Not unlike us poor folk who can count how much property we own (if any). Either that or he's so senile that he can't count them.
I don't remember how many houses I've owned. Nor how many I traded in for hotels.
Am I the dog, or the shoe? I can't remember!
Comment by m-hadley on 08/21/2008 15:16:29
Oh yeah, Roomie,
Momma ain't got nobody, just doggies (like me :P)
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 15:16:29
Quote by starling310:
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Oh yeah, Roomie,
Momma ain't got nobody, just doggies (like me :P)
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:17:23
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:17:23
Comment by Scoopster on 08/21/2008 15:17:29
Scoopster on 08/21/2008 15:17:29
ugh.. here we go again.
As if we didn't have enough of Hillary and her fan club during the primaries, now they're starting to push the "Hillary as VP or Obama loses" angle.
DAMNIT PEOPLE GO SIT IN THE CORNER.
As if we didn't have enough of Hillary and her fan club during the primaries, now they're starting to push the "Hillary as VP or Obama loses" angle.
DAMNIT PEOPLE GO SIT IN THE CORNER.
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 15:17:31
Raine on 08/21/2008 15:17:31
:heart: Faye! Thank you! I got it! 
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:18:07
I call the Top Hat!
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:18:07
Quote by starling310:Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
McCain not sure how many houses he and his wife own...
Not unlike us poor folk who can count how much property we own (if any). Either that or he's so senile that he can't count them.
I don't remember how many houses I've owned. Nor how many I traded in for hotels.
Am I the dog, or the shoe? I can't remember!
I call the Top Hat!
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 15:21:23
Then I'm the car.
:schemes for hotel on Boardwalk and Park Place:
livingonli on 08/21/2008 15:21:23
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310:Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
McCain not sure how many houses he and his wife own...
Not unlike us poor folk who can count how much property we own (if any). Either that or he's so senile that he can't count them.
I don't remember how many houses I've owned. Nor how many I traded in for hotels.
Am I the dog, or the shoe? I can't remember!
I call the Top Hat!
Then I'm the car.
:schemes for hotel on Boardwalk and Park Place:
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:24:34
starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:24:34
huh. 2 alania morisette songs in one day. interesting.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:27:26
Ya, go ahead get those - *plots to pick up Kentucky, Indiania, Illinois*
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 15:27:26
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310:Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Scoopster:
McCain not sure how many houses he and his wife own...
Not unlike us poor folk who can count how much property we own (if any). Either that or he's so senile that he can't count them.
I don't remember how many houses I've owned. Nor how many I traded in for hotels.
Am I the dog, or the shoe? I can't remember!
I call the Top Hat!
Then I'm the car.
:schemes for hotel on Boardwalk and Park Place:
Ya, go ahead get those - *plots to pick up Kentucky, Indiania, Illinois*
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 15:28:41
livingonli on 08/21/2008 15:28:41
Who's aiming to get The Electric Company and Water Works?
Comment by Scoopster on 08/21/2008 15:30:05
Scoopster on 08/21/2008 15:30:05
heh.. this is cute (if you get the DBZ reference)
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:30:23
starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:30:23
:: olympia dukakis, southern drawl :: "Mom and Dad, I have a tumor. I have 2 months to live. Just kiddin' I'm just gay."
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 15:33:00
Raine on 08/21/2008 15:33:00
Can I just be the banker?
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:34:10
Should've called it.
:: rock paper scissors ::
starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:34:10
Quote by Raine:
Can I just be the banker?
Should've called it.
:: rock paper scissors ::
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:36:17
starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:36:17
Hi Stan!
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 15:42:35
Raine on 08/21/2008 15:42:35
Heya :star:... quick projectionary question...
You have a ® gov don't you? Doesn't that mean that if LIEberman is the VP pick he would nominate a REPUBLICAN replacement? :foil:
You have a ® gov don't you? Doesn't that mean that if LIEberman is the VP pick he would nominate a REPUBLICAN replacement? :foil:
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 15:43:54
:P
Raine on 08/21/2008 15:43:54
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
Can I just be the banker?
Should've called it.
:: rock paper scissors ::
:P
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:46:26
Is that the rule?
Yes, we have Jodi Rell - Republican!
:nervous:
starling310 on 08/21/2008 15:46:26
Quote by Raine:
Heya :star:... quick projectionary question...
You have a ® gov don't you? Doesn't that mean that if LIEberman is the VP pick he would nominate a REPUBLICAN replacement? :foil:
Is that the rule?
Yes, we have Jodi Rell - Republican!
:nervous:
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 15:50:22
I don't know what the rule is in your state... I know they differ from state to state. But I am thinking that IF the rule is that the gov gets to pick, she would right? I know it is a lot of what if's... but the party LIEberman created no longer exists. since he is an independent, the party itself can't choose right?
Who would pick his replacement? (if McCain gets elected? ::: shudder ::: )
Raine on 08/21/2008 15:50:22
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
Heya :star:... quick projectionary question...
You have a ® gov don't you? Doesn't that mean that if LIEberman is the VP pick he would nominate a REPUBLICAN replacement? :foil:
Is that the rule?
Yes, we have Jodi Rell - Republican!
Who would pick his replacement? (if McCain gets elected? ::: shudder ::: )
Comment by m-hadley on 08/21/2008 15:50:24
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 15:50:24
On the game board front - I call the B.O. Railroad. :P
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 15:50:30
Would a Republican really be any worse than LIEberman?
BobR on 08/21/2008 15:50:30
Quote by Raine:
Heya :star:... quick projectionary question...
You have a ® gov don't you? Doesn't that mean that if LIEberman is the VP pick he would nominate a REPUBLICAN replacement? :foil:
Would a Republican really be any worse than LIEberman?
Comment by velveeta jones on 08/21/2008 15:52:43
velveeta jones on 08/21/2008 15:52:43
Oh caller! Don't hold your breath for a HRC apology!!! But, keep hope alive. ;)
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 15:52:57
It would hurt . As much as I despise him, he still caucuses with the dems.
And we need a SUPER majority. This could potentially hurt that effort.
Raine on 08/21/2008 15:52:57
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Heya :star:... quick projectionary question...
You have a ® gov don't you? Doesn't that mean that if LIEberman is the VP pick he would nominate a REPUBLICAN replacement? :foil:
Would a Republican really be any worse than LIEberman?
And we need a SUPER majority. This could potentially hurt that effort.
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 15:53:58
Perfect! 
Raine on 08/21/2008 15:53:58
Quote by m-hadley:
On the game board front - I call the B.O. Railroad. :P
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 15:55:21
Raine on 08/21/2008 15:55:21
*sigh* can I tell you all that I am so SOOOOO over the Clinton drama???
Why is there still so much drama?
Why is there still so much drama?
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 15:59:03
Raine on 08/21/2008 15:59:03
Here is the thing... if someone says to you that Obama is unqualified... it is time to ask them why.
It's time to bush pack --- errr --- Push Back, this meme. :D
It's time to bush pack --- errr --- Push Back, this meme. :D
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 15:59:36
Actually, the party DOES still exist.
Interesting factoid - "Lieberman" is German for "Lover man"... :rofl:
BobR on 08/21/2008 15:59:36
Quote by Raine:
I don't know what the rule is in your state... I know they differ from state to state. But I am thinking that IF the rule is that the gov gets to pick, she would right? I know it is a lot of what if's... but the party LIEberman created no longer exists. since he is an independent, the party itself can't choose right?
Who would pick his replacement? (if McCain gets elected? ::: shudder ::: )
Actually, the party DOES still exist.
Interesting factoid - "Lieberman" is German for "Lover man"... :rofl:
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 16:02:20
TriSec on 08/21/2008 16:02:20
I hate Monopoly. Can't we play Sorry! or something?
(tip: Don't play Sorry! at the top of the stairs with your little brother.)
(tip: Don't play Sorry! at the top of the stairs with your little brother.)
Comment by 
clintster on 08/21/2008 16:03:09
clintster on 08/21/2008 16:03:09
Sudden thought that occured to me in the wake of Rachel Maddow's impending collaboration with the teevee machine:
Since she'll be busy prepping during "Countdown", there will be a slot open for a bright, witty, Gen-X-ish woman to banter with Keith on the burning topics of the day. Could this be Mama's big chance to realize her almost-dashed dream to become Mrs. Stephanie Louise Miller-Olbermann?
Since she'll be busy prepping during "Countdown", there will be a slot open for a bright, witty, Gen-X-ish woman to banter with Keith on the burning topics of the day. Could this be Mama's big chance to realize her almost-dashed dream to become Mrs. Stephanie Louise Miller-Olbermann?
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 16:11:25
What about the game of Life?
livingonli on 08/21/2008 16:11:25
Quote by TriSec:
I hate Monopoly. Can't we play Sorry! or something?
(tip: Don't play Sorry! at the top of the stairs with your little brother.)
What about the game of Life?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:11:55
Sorry! is a full contact game for me and my cousin. We don't play that anymore.
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:11:55
Quote by TriSec:
I hate Monopoly. Can't we play Sorry! or something?
(tip: Don't play Sorry! at the top of the stairs with your little brother.)
Sorry! is a full contact game for me and my cousin. We don't play that anymore.
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 16:12:11
Interesting, I recall the party chair steppped down in effect leaving the party empy with noworganization.
HOLD THE PRESSES>>> LOVER MAN?
Imagine if he could run for office with Schwarzenegger...
::: and off I go to the penalty box :::
Raine on 08/21/2008 16:12:11
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
I don't know what the rule is in your state... I know they differ from state to state. But I am thinking that IF the rule is that the gov gets to pick, she would right? I know it is a lot of what if's... but the party LIEberman created no longer exists. since he is an independent, the party itself can't choose right?
Who would pick his replacement? (if McCain gets elected? ::: shudder ::: )
Actually, the party DOES still exist.
Interesting factoid - "Lieberman" is German for "Lover man"... :rofl:
HOLD THE PRESSES>>> LOVER MAN?
Imagine if he could run for office with Schwarzenegger...
::: and off I go to the penalty box :::
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:12:40
How about Trouble? I like the Pop-O-Matic
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:12:40
Quote by livingonli:Quote by TriSec:
I hate Monopoly. Can't we play Sorry! or something?
(tip: Don't play Sorry! at the top of the stairs with your little brother.)
What about the game of Life?
How about Trouble? I like the Pop-O-Matic
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 16:14:25
Raine on 08/21/2008 16:14:25
I was always fond of "PayDay" ...
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 16:17:57
TriSec on 08/21/2008 16:17:57
Oh, "Life" is a good one.
I can't even begin to describe the version we used to play..."Brave New World" life, based on elements of the Huxley novel of the same name.
There's always "Risk", or as we used to call it, "Global Thermonuclear War". (We came up with our own rules after the movie War Games came out...)
I can't even begin to describe the version we used to play..."Brave New World" life, based on elements of the Huxley novel of the same name.
There's always "Risk", or as we used to call it, "Global Thermonuclear War". (We came up with our own rules after the movie War Games came out...)
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 16:19:34
Raine on 08/21/2008 16:19:34
Just say the satellite for TS Fay.
Here is hoping Mondo is doing ok!
Here is hoping Mondo is doing ok!
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 16:20:38
TriSec on 08/21/2008 16:20:38
"Scrabble" never really worked with my brother...
"Glurgh" isn't a word!
Is too!
Is not!
Is too!
Oh yeah, then I'm going to use "PLXGZ" on a triple-word score!
You can't do that!
You made up Glurgh!
Yeah, that's scrabble for "You're a RETARD!"
: board goes down the previously-mentioned stairs :
"Glurgh" isn't a word!
Is too!
Is not!
Is too!
Oh yeah, then I'm going to use "PLXGZ" on a triple-word score!
You can't do that!
You made up Glurgh!
Yeah, that's scrabble for "You're a RETARD!"
: board goes down the previously-mentioned stairs :
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 16:24:20
BobR on 08/21/2008 16:24:20
When I was a kid we played a game called "Diplomacy". The whole world was the playing board, divided up into small honeycomb grids. Every person got a country (or countries) with armies and you moved your forces one space at a time when it was your turn. There were no dice. When it was your turn, you could also have private conferences with other players to try to build alliances so that they would support you.
Of course - a person could double-cross you and make other alliances with other players. Ultimately, whoever had the strongest match with their forces (and support from other players) when they "butted heads" at adjecent spaces got to "take over" that space.
It could take hours or days for a game to be completed.
Of course - a person could double-cross you and make other alliances with other players. Ultimately, whoever had the strongest match with their forces (and support from other players) when they "butted heads" at adjecent spaces got to "take over" that space.
It could take hours or days for a game to be completed.
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 16:26:55
I liked Risk... but I liked
Solar Quest better.
IT was kinda a cross between Risk and Monopoly and it was about our solar system. Amazing game, and if I can get my hands on it again, I will.
Raine on 08/21/2008 16:26:55
Quote by TriSec:
Oh, "Life" is a good one.
I can't even begin to describe the version we used to play..."Brave New World" life, based on elements of the Huxley novel of the same name.
There's always "Risk", or as we used to call it, "Global Thermonuclear War". (We came up with our own rules after the movie War Games came out...)
Solar Quest better.
IT was kinda a cross between Risk and Monopoly and it was about our solar system. Amazing game, and if I can get my hands on it again, I will.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:29:17
I remember PayDay - liked that one too!
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:29:17
Quote by Raine:
I was always fond of "PayDay" ...
I remember PayDay - liked that one too!
Comment by Scoopster on 08/21/2008 16:29:59
I still have that game at my grandma's old house!
Scoopster on 08/21/2008 16:29:59
Quote by Raine:I liked Risk... but I likedQuote by TriSec:
Oh, "Life" is a good one.
I can't even begin to describe the version we used to play..."Brave New World" life, based on elements of the Huxley novel of the same name.
There's always "Risk", or as we used to call it, "Global Thermonuclear War". (We came up with our own rules after the movie War Games came out...)
Solar Quest better.
IT was kinda a cross between Risk and Monopoly and it was about our solar system. Amazing game, and if I can get my hands on it again, I will.
I still have that game at my grandma's old house!
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 16:30:40
My family played a game called Ungame.
:yawn:
starling310 on 08/21/2008 16:30:40
Quote by TriSec:
Oh yeah, then I'm going to use "PLXGZ" on a triple-word score!
My family played a game called Ungame.
The leading family communication game. This best-selling non-competitive communication game fosters listening skills as well as self-expression. Players progress along the playing board as they answer questions such as "What are the four most important things in your life," and "what do you think life will be like in 100 years?"
:yawn:
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:31:14
I thought it was tracking another way?
I'm sure he's fine. Tropical Storms aren't really as bad as ya think unless they stall over ya. THen there's flooding.
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:31:14
Quote by Raine:
Just say the satellite for TS Fay.
Here is hoping Mondo is doing ok!
I thought it was tracking another way?
I'm sure he's fine. Tropical Storms aren't really as bad as ya think unless they stall over ya. THen there's flooding.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:32:17
hmmm - I know who my next Scrabble challenge is for then :D
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:32:17
Quote by TriSec:
"Scrabble" never really worked with my brother...
"Glurgh" isn't a word!
Is too!
Is not!
Is too!
Oh yeah, then I'm going to use "PLXGZ" on a triple-word score!
You can't do that!
You made up Glurgh!
Yeah, that's scrabble for "You're a RETARD!"
: board goes down the previously-mentioned stairs :
hmmm - I know who my next Scrabble challenge is for then :D
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:33:49
wasn't that Strageto? It sounds vaguely familiar, not sure why.
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:33:49
Quote by BobR:
When I was a kid we played a game called "Diplomacy". The whole world was the playing board, divided up into small honeycomb grids. Every person got a country (or countries) with armies and you moved your forces one space at a time when it was your turn. There were no dice. When it was your turn, you could also have private conferences with other players to try to build alliances so that they would support you.
Of course - a person could double-cross you and make other alliances with other players. Ultimately, whoever had the strongest match with their forces (and support from other players) when they "butted heads" at adjecent spaces got to "take over" that space.
It could take hours or days for a game to be completed.
wasn't that Strageto? It sounds vaguely familiar, not sure why.
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 16:35:04
okay - I remembered some of the details incorrectly. Here's a good description of it
BobR on 08/21/2008 16:35:04
Quote by BobR:
When I was a kid we played a game called "Diplomacy". The whole world was the playing board, divided up into small honeycomb grids. Every person got a country (or countries) with armies and you moved your forces one space at a time when it was your turn. There were no dice. When it was your turn, you could also have private conferences with other players to try to build alliances so that they would support you.
Of course - a person could double-cross you and make other alliances with other players. Ultimately, whoever had the strongest match with their forces (and support from other players) when they "butted heads" at adjecent spaces got to "take over" that space.
It could take hours or days for a game to be completed.
okay - I remembered some of the details incorrectly. Here's a good description of it
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 16:36:14
:rofl:
Yup... that was me and my sisters too.
I love Scrabble tho. One of the few things I could do with my mom as a grown up. She still laments that her other 2 girls hate the game.
Raine on 08/21/2008 16:36:14
Quote by TriSec:
"Scrabble" never really worked with my brother...
"Glurgh" isn't a word!
Is too!
Is not!
Is too!
Oh yeah, then I'm going to use "PLXGZ" on a triple-word score!
You can't do that!
You made up Glurgh!
Yeah, that's scrabble for "You're a RETARD!"
: board goes down the previously-mentioned stairs :
Yup... that was me and my sisters too.
I love Scrabble tho. One of the few things I could do with my mom as a grown up. She still laments that her other 2 girls hate the game.
Comment by Random on 08/21/2008 16:36:16
No...stratego? that's entirely different.
Diplomacy sounds like an early version of Risk.
Random on 08/21/2008 16:36:16
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
When I was a kid we played a game called "Diplomacy". The whole world was the playing board, divided up into small honeycomb grids. Every person got a country (or countries) with armies and you moved your forces one space at a time when it was your turn. There were no dice. When it was your turn, you could also have private conferences with other players to try to build alliances so that they would support you.
Of course - a person could double-cross you and make other alliances with other players. Ultimately, whoever had the strongest match with their forces (and support from other players) when they "butted heads" at adjecent spaces got to "take over" that space.
It could take hours or days for a game to be completed.
wasn't that Strageto? It sounds vaguely familiar, not sure why.
No...stratego? that's entirely different.
Diplomacy sounds like an early version of Risk.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:36:18
its on ebay
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:36:18
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:I liked Risk... but I likedQuote by TriSec:
Oh, "Life" is a good one.
I can't even begin to describe the version we used to play..."Brave New World" life, based on elements of the Huxley novel of the same name.
There's always "Risk", or as we used to call it, "Global Thermonuclear War". (We came up with our own rules after the movie War Games came out...)
Solar Quest better.
IT was kinda a cross between Risk and Monopoly and it was about our solar system. Amazing game, and if I can get my hands on it again, I will.
I still have that game at my grandma's old house!
its on ebay
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 16:36:25
It's zig-zagging, and right now, on top of him
BobR on 08/21/2008 16:36:25
Quote by wickedpam:
I thought it was tracking another way?
I'm sure he's fine. Tropical Storms aren't really as bad as ya think unless they stall over ya. THen there's flooding.
It's zig-zagging, and right now, on top of him
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:37:10
do I have to "nudge" you btw :p
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:37:10
Quote by Raine::rofl:Quote by TriSec:
"Scrabble" never really worked with my brother...
"Glurgh" isn't a word!
Is too!
Is not!
Is too!
Oh yeah, then I'm going to use "PLXGZ" on a triple-word score!
You can't do that!
You made up Glurgh!
Yeah, that's scrabble for "You're a RETARD!"
: board goes down the previously-mentioned stairs :
Yup... that was me and my sisters too.
I love Scrabble tho. One of the few things I could do with my mom as a grown up. She still laments that her other 2 girls hate the game.
do I have to "nudge" you btw :p
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:38:38
hmmm - wonder why it sounds so familiar :scratchhead:
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:38:38
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
When I was a kid we played a game called "Diplomacy". The whole world was the playing board, divided up into small honeycomb grids. Every person got a country (or countries) with armies and you moved your forces one space at a time when it was your turn. There were no dice. When it was your turn, you could also have private conferences with other players to try to build alliances so that they would support you.
Of course - a person could double-cross you and make other alliances with other players. Ultimately, whoever had the strongest match with their forces (and support from other players) when they "butted heads" at adjecent spaces got to "take over" that space.
It could take hours or days for a game to be completed.
wasn't that Strageto? It sounds vaguely familiar, not sure why.
No...stratego? that's entirely different.
Diplomacy sounds like an early version of Risk.
hmmm - wonder why it sounds so familiar :scratchhead:
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 16:40:04
WOW! Make sure you keep it! They stopped making it... 
My ex got the game in the divorce. I bet he hasn't played since.
Whatever... I got the ebay! :D
Raine on 08/21/2008 16:40:04
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:I liked Risk... but I likedQuote by TriSec:
Oh, "Life" is a good one.
I can't even begin to describe the version we used to play..."Brave New World" life, based on elements of the Huxley novel of the same name.
There's always "Risk", or as we used to call it, "Global Thermonuclear War". (We came up with our own rules after the movie War Games came out...)
Solar Quest better.
IT was kinda a cross between Risk and Monopoly and it was about our solar system. Amazing game, and if I can get my hands on it again, I will.
I still have that game at my grandma's old house!
My ex got the game in the divorce. I bet he hasn't played since. Whatever... I got the ebay! :D
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 16:40:09
Sounds like making a game out of watching paint dry.
livingonli on 08/21/2008 16:40:09
Quote by starling310:Quote by TriSec:
Oh yeah, then I'm going to use "PLXGZ" on a triple-word score!
My family played a game called Ungame.The leading family communication game. This best-selling non-competitive communication game fosters listening skills as well as self-expression. Players progress along the playing board as they answer questions such as "What are the four most important things in your life," and "what do you think life will be like in 100 years?"
:yawn:
Sounds like making a game out of watching paint dry.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 16:40:21
Word on the street in WeHo, she's no longer single. Party over here, party over there!
:Living in a thimble on the Short Line Railroad: toot toot
IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 16:40:21
Quote by starling310:
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Word on the street in WeHo, she's no longer single. Party over here, party over there!
:Living in a thimble on the Short Line Railroad: toot toot
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:40:24
eega - that's a pain the ass. Wonder if its gonna bounce all the way up the coast?
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:40:24
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:
I thought it was tracking another way?
I'm sure he's fine. Tropical Storms aren't really as bad as ya think unless they stall over ya. THen there's flooding.
It's zig-zagging, and right now, on top of him
eega - that's a pain the ass. Wonder if its gonna bounce all the way up the coast?
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 16:42:02
Raine on 08/21/2008 16:42:02
Mala... is it working? can I go play? last time I checked I was awaiting on you... (but that was Tuesday)
Anywhooo... I think that you can play *Diplomacy* as an online game.
:star: is that a real game? --- or am I being a blonde again?
Anywhooo... I think that you can play *Diplomacy* as an online game.
:star: is that a real game? --- or am I being a blonde again?
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 16:43:30
Oh reeeeeeeaaaaaalllly!?
BTB! I am so bummed about Paulo!
starling310 on 08/21/2008 16:43:30
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by starling310:
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Word on the street in WeHo, she's no longer single. Party over here, party over there!
:Living in a thimble on the Short Line Railroad: toot toot
Oh reeeeeeeaaaaaalllly!?
BTB! I am so bummed about Paulo!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:43:37
That seller has 2 not sure why one is $4 more but you might want to compare the two.
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:43:37
Quote by Raine:WOW! Make sure you keep it! They stopped making it...Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:I liked Risk... but I likedQuote by TriSec:
Oh, "Life" is a good one.
I can't even begin to describe the version we used to play..."Brave New World" life, based on elements of the Huxley novel of the same name.
There's always "Risk", or as we used to call it, "Global Thermonuclear War". (We came up with our own rules after the movie War Games came out...)
Solar Quest better.
IT was kinda a cross between Risk and Monopoly and it was about our solar system. Amazing game, and if I can get my hands on it again, I will.
I still have that game at my grandma's old house!
Whatever... I got the ebay! :D
That seller has 2 not sure why one is $4 more but you might want to compare the two.
Comment by Random on 08/21/2008 16:43:56
Random on 08/21/2008 16:43:56
Ohh, we're talking board games?
My favorite one is Omega Virus
It was really cool, you were a space man, on a station that was being taken over by a sinister virus, and you went around to room, collecting the needed tools to destroy him, along with keys. And the closer it came to the end of the game, he'd lock down sectors of the board.
...
My favorite one is Omega Virus
It was really cool, you were a space man, on a station that was being taken over by a sinister virus, and you went around to room, collecting the needed tools to destroy him, along with keys. And the closer it came to the end of the game, he'd lock down sectors of the board.
...
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 16:44:39
It is, indeed!
The Ungame
starling310 on 08/21/2008 16:44:39
Quote by Raine:
Mala... is it working? can I go play? last time I checked I was awaiting on you... (but that was Tuesday)
Anywhooo... I think that you can play *Diplomacy* as an online game.
:star: is that a real game? --- or am I being a blonde again?
It is, indeed!
The Ungame
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 16:45:01
starling310 on 08/21/2008 16:45:01
I was always a big fan of Parcheesi!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:46:37
It's says it's your turn, not sure why. Think once we finish this game it should straighten out
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:46:37
Quote by Raine:
Mala... is it working? can I go play? last time I checked I was awaiting on you... (but that was Tuesday)
Anywhooo... I think that you can play *Diplomacy* as an online game.
:star: is that a real game? --- or am I being a blonde again?
It's says it's your turn, not sure why. Think once we finish this game it should straighten out
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:47:40
I never got that one. It looked all fancy and grown up but there was somthing about it that did click with me.
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 16:47:40
Quote by starling310:
I was always a big fan of Parcheesi!
I never got that one. It looked all fancy and grown up but there was somthing about it that did click with me.
Comment by clintster on 08/21/2008 16:50:34
clintster on 08/21/2008 16:50:34
Funny, but I used to love the MAD Magazine game when I was growing up. It was a nice parody of board games in general, and it was easy to learn and fun to play as well.
Comment by Scoopster on 08/21/2008 16:57:20
Why is it the only thing in my head on this topic is the last scene in the movie Spies Like Us?
"What Little Richard song was the title of a 1950s movie starring Jayne Mansfield?"
....
"Good Golly, Miss Molly?"
"Great Balls of Fire?"
"Wrong! It was ‘The Girl Can't Help It’. Sorry. You lose.... Eastern Europe." :rofl:
Scoopster on 08/21/2008 16:57:20
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by BobR:
When I was a kid we played a game called "Diplomacy". The whole world was the playing board, divided up into small honeycomb grids. Every person got a country (or countries) with armies and you moved your forces one space at a time when it was your turn. There were no dice. When it was your turn, you could also have private conferences with other players to try to build alliances so that they would support you.
Of course - a person could double-cross you and make other alliances with other players. Ultimately, whoever had the strongest match with their forces (and support from other players) when they "butted heads" at adjecent spaces got to "take over" that space.
It could take hours or days for a game to be completed.
wasn't that Strageto? It sounds vaguely familiar, not sure why.
No...stratego? that's entirely different.
Diplomacy sounds like an early version of Risk.
Why is it the only thing in my head on this topic is the last scene in the movie Spies Like Us?
"What Little Richard song was the title of a 1950s movie starring Jayne Mansfield?"
....
"Good Golly, Miss Molly?"
"Great Balls of Fire?"
"Wrong! It was ‘The Girl Can't Help It’. Sorry. You lose.... Eastern Europe." :rofl:
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 16:58:26
ANOTHER one I LOOOOVE!
And it was one of those games I was bored as a lil one... Loved it once I got a little older.
Raine on 08/21/2008 16:58:26
Quote by starling310:
I was always a big fan of Parcheesi!
And it was one of those games I was bored as a lil one... Loved it once I got a little older.
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 17:00:26
They have separate Christian and Catholic versions. I guess they didn't want too much tension.
livingonli on 08/21/2008 17:00:26
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
Mala... is it working? can I go play? last time I checked I was awaiting on you... (but that was Tuesday)
Anywhooo... I think that you can play *Diplomacy* as an online game.
:star: is that a real game? --- or am I being a blonde again?
It is, indeed!
The Ungame
They have separate Christian and Catholic versions. I guess they didn't want too much tension.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:01:32
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:01:32
Homemade Hummus and Cucumber in a wheat pita! :drool:
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 17:02:42
Wow. well it seems to have worked. you communicate prolly the bestestest on the bloggy!
::: Strokes chin::: ... interesting. My family would have tried to pull the TriSec 'triple word score move' with this game.
Raine on 08/21/2008 17:02:42
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
Mala... is it working? can I go play? last time I checked I was awaiting on you... (but that was Tuesday)
Anywhooo... I think that you can play *Diplomacy* as an online game.
:star: is that a real game? --- or am I being a blonde again?
It is, indeed!
The Ungame
::: Strokes chin::: ... interesting. My family would have tried to pull the TriSec 'triple word score move' with this game.
Comment by Random on 08/21/2008 17:03:11
Random on 08/21/2008 17:03:11
Random feels really young now.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:04:59
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:04:59
Mondo is fine, except for the massive Fay induced sinus headache. Greetings from the storm ravaged First Coast. I am sitting in my survival bunker waiting for the mutants to attack me for my supplies of self stable milk, toilet paper and Dinty Moore beef stew.
It looks like we have dodged yet another tropical weather system bullet.
It looks like we have dodged yet another tropical weather system bullet.
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 17:06:55
And would have thrown the game down the stairs?
livingonli on 08/21/2008 17:06:55
Quote by Raine:Wow. well it seems to have worked. you communicate prolly the bestestest on the bloggy!Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
Mala... is it working? can I go play? last time I checked I was awaiting on you... (but that was Tuesday)
Anywhooo... I think that you can play *Diplomacy* as an online game.
:star: is that a real game? --- or am I being a blonde again?
It is, indeed!
The Ungame
::: Strokes chin::: ... interesting. My family would have tried to pull the TriSec 'triple word score move' with this game.
And would have thrown the game down the stairs?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 17:07:02
I would have tried the triple word thing and it would have stirred up an arguement beyond belief in my family :rolleyes:
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 17:07:02
Quote by Raine:Wow. well it seems to have worked. you communicate prolly the bestestest on the bloggy!Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
Mala... is it working? can I go play? last time I checked I was awaiting on you... (but that was Tuesday)
Anywhooo... I think that you can play *Diplomacy* as an online game.
:star: is that a real game? --- or am I being a blonde again?
It is, indeed!
The Ungame
::: Strokes chin::: ... interesting. My family would have tried to pull the TriSec 'triple word score move' with this game.
I would have tried the triple word thing and it would have stirred up an arguement beyond belief in my family :rolleyes:
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:07:59
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:07:59
:scans blog: Bobber, why did I know you would be Diplomacy player. Me I played a lot of esoteric war games. Lots and lots of them.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 17:08:09
watch out for the zombies, you this weather brings them out
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 17:08:09
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mondo is fine, except for the massive Fay induced sinus headache. Greetings from the storm ravaged First Coast. I am sitting in my survival bunker waiting for the mutants to attack me for my supplies of self stable milk, toilet paper and Dinty Moore beef stew.
It looks like we have dodged yet another tropical weather system bullet.
watch out for the zombies, you this weather brings them out
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 17:09:26
Off Topic - I would've gotten that one right... "The Girl Can't Help It" is a great movie!
BobR on 08/21/2008 17:09:26
Quote by Scoopster:
Why is it the only thing in my head on this topic is the last scene in the movie Spies Like Us?
"What Little Richard song was the title of a 1950s movie starring Jayne Mansfield?"
....
"Good Golly, Miss Molly?"
"Great Balls of Fire?"
"Wrong! It was ‘The Girl Can't Help It’. Sorry. You lose.... Eastern Europe." :rofl:
Off Topic - I would've gotten that one right... "The Girl Can't Help It" is a great movie!
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:09:45
I find that throwing things down the stairs is a really effective form of communication. Tantrums, in general, can really get your point across.
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:09:45
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Wow. well it seems to have worked. you communicate prolly the bestestest on the bloggy!Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:
Mala... is it working? can I go play? last time I checked I was awaiting on you... (but that was Tuesday)
Anywhooo... I think that you can play *Diplomacy* as an online game.
:star: is that a real game? --- or am I being a blonde again?
It is, indeed!
The Ungame
::: Strokes chin::: ... interesting. My family would have tried to pull the TriSec 'triple word score move' with this game.
And would have thrown the game down the stairs?
I find that throwing things down the stairs is a really effective form of communication. Tantrums, in general, can really get your point across.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:11:09
Oh, that's so last week.
I wanted Dee to go this week. She's a one trick pony, but so was Daniel. My winner prediction: Charlie. Chubby gay guys seem to have good luck on these reality shows.
Don't bogart that lunch, my friend. Sounds yummy.
IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:11:09
Quote by starling310:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by starling310:
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Word on the street in WeHo, she's no longer single. Party over here, party over there!
:Living in a thimble on the Short Line Railroad: toot toot
Oh reeeeeeeaaaaaalllly!?
BTB! I am so bummed about Paulo!
Oh, that's so last week.
I wanted Dee to go this week. She's a one trick pony, but so was Daniel. My winner prediction: Charlie. Chubby gay guys seem to have good luck on these reality shows.
Don't bogart that lunch, my friend. Sounds yummy.
Comment by Random on 08/21/2008 17:15:07
Oh, that hurt. Ah...And they say Obama can't fight back.
Random on 08/21/2008 17:15:07
Quote by Scoopster:
Obama with the big slapdown!
Oh, that hurt. Ah...And they say Obama can't fight back.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:15:57
IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:15:57
Any love for Hi-Ho Cherrio? 
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:16:16
Charlie bothers me!
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:16:16
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by starling310:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by starling310:
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Word on the street in WeHo, she's no longer single. Party over here, party over there!
:Living in a thimble on the Short Line Railroad: toot toot
Oh reeeeeeeaaaaaalllly!?
BTB! I am so bummed about Paulo!
Oh, that's so last week.
I wanted Dee to go this week. She's a one trick pony, but so was Daniel. My winner prediction: Charlie. Chubby gay guys seem to have good luck on these reality shows.
Don't bogart that lunch, my friend. Sounds yummy.
Charlie bothers me!
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:17:00
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:17:00
OH! And, Izzy, I am so glad Daniel is gone from Project Runway!
Whiny. Whiny. Whiny.
Whiny. Whiny. Whiny.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:20:26
Really awesome vegetarian cookbook! Kick A** Hummus!
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:20:26
Really awesome vegetarian cookbook! Kick A** Hummus!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 17:21:03
Is this Project Runway talk? I haven't watched last nights yet - don't worry I don't care about those kinds of spoilers
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 17:21:03
Quote by starling310:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by starling310:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by starling310:
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Word on the street in WeHo, she's no longer single. Party over here, party over there!
:Living in a thimble on the Short Line Railroad: toot toot
Oh reeeeeeeaaaaaalllly!?
BTB! I am so bummed about Paulo!
Oh, that's so last week.
I wanted Dee to go this week. She's a one trick pony, but so was Daniel. My winner prediction: Charlie. Chubby gay guys seem to have good luck on these reality shows.
Don't bogart that lunch, my friend. Sounds yummy.
Is this Project Runway talk? I haven't watched last nights yet - don't worry I don't care about those kinds of spoilers
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:22:26
Shear Genius!
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:22:26
Quote by wickedpam:
Is this Project Runway talk? I haven't watched last nights yet - don't worry I don't care about those kinds of spoilers
Shear Genius!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:22:27
Zombies... :shudder:
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:22:27
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Mondo is fine, except for the massive Fay induced sinus headache. Greetings from the storm ravaged First Coast. I am sitting in my survival bunker waiting for the mutants to attack me for my supplies of self stable milk, toilet paper and Dinty Moore beef stew.
It looks like we have dodged yet another tropical weather system bullet.
watch out for the zombies, you this weather brings them out
Zombies... :shudder:
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:24:18
I thought my nectarine was hard, but it's not!!!
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:24:18
I thought my nectarine was hard, but it's not!!!
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:26:11
IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:26:11
Bonnie Hunt with a new talk show on the TV machine starting September 8. :party:
Bonnie, Keith and Rachel. Now THAT'S a loverly trifecta. Time to clean out the Tivo machine.
Bonnie, Keith and Rachel. Now THAT'S a loverly trifecta. Time to clean out the Tivo machine.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 17:26:37
ah - just couldn't watch that one. Can't wait for Top Design though
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 17:26:37
Quote by starling310:Quote by wickedpam:
Is this Project Runway talk? I haven't watched last nights yet - don't worry I don't care about those kinds of spoilers
Shear Genius!
ah - just couldn't watch that one. Can't wait for Top Design though
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:29:50
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:29:50
effing Drama! effing Turtle! :rofl:
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:34:35
IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:34:35
I have that cookbook, Star! I must open it more often. 
Charlie reminds me of the creepy uncle who has deep, dark secrets that the police might like to know about. eeep.
I was okay with the Project Runway winner and loser this week. Daniel was a whiny cry-baby. The next one who needs to go is the guy who does everything in layers and fringe. Jeebus.
Charlie reminds me of the creepy uncle who has deep, dark secrets that the police might like to know about. eeep.
I was okay with the Project Runway winner and loser this week. Daniel was a whiny cry-baby. The next one who needs to go is the guy who does everything in layers and fringe. Jeebus.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:42:51
So far, I have made the Samosas and the Hummus. Both A+ in my opinion!
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:42:51
Quote by IzzyBitz:
I have that cookbook, Star! I must open it more often.
Charlie reminds me of the creepy uncle who has deep, dark secrets that the police might like to know about. eeep.
I was okay with the Project Runway winner and loser this week. Daniel was a whiny cry-baby. The next one who needs to go is the guy who does everything in layers and fringe. Jeebus.
So far, I have made the Samosas and the Hummus. Both A+ in my opinion!
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:43:00
Effing Drama is right. I lost interest in this show during the second season. The Drama and Turtle characters annoyed the crap out of me. Or maybe it was Mandy Moore's "acting." OY!
Waiting impatiently for Dexter screening.
IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:43:00
Quote by Mondobubba:
effing Drama! effing Turtle! :rofl:
Effing Drama is right. I lost interest in this show during the second season. The Drama and Turtle characters annoyed the crap out of me. Or maybe it was Mandy Moore's "acting." OY!
Waiting impatiently for Dexter screening.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:43:14
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:43:14
Randomâ„¢ Thought: I love the Soviet National Anthem.
Post '91...so, I guess that's the Russian National Anthem.
Post '91...so, I guess that's the Russian National Anthem.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:48:48
IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 17:48:48
A chef friend makes killer Samosas 
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:52:48
C'mon Izzy they are hilarious! Mandy Moore was only on there for what four episodes?
Speaking of Dexter, I think I need to drag my ass at great personal risk out into the Storm of The Century of the Week and see iffin Blockbuster has season two of Dexter.
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:52:48
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Mondobubba:
effing Drama! effing Turtle! :rofl:
Effing Drama is right. I lost interest in this show during the second season. The Drama and Turtle characters annoyed the crap out of me. Or maybe it was Mandy Moore's "acting." OY!
Waiting impatiently for Dexter screening.
C'mon Izzy they are hilarious! Mandy Moore was only on there for what four episodes?
Speaking of Dexter, I think I need to drag my ass at great personal risk out into the Storm of The Century of the Week and see iffin Blockbuster has season two of Dexter.
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 17:53:21
Freakin' commie!
TriSec on 08/21/2008 17:53:21
Freakin' commie!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:54:20
Yeah prior to the collapse of the USSR it was the Internationle, I think they dumped for something less Commie.
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 17:54:20
Quote by starling310:
Randomâ„¢ Thought: I love the Soviet National Anthem.
Post '91...so, I guess that's the Russian National Anthem.
Yeah prior to the collapse of the USSR it was the Internationle, I think they dumped for something less Commie.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:55:14
I can't see the video, but "freakin' commie" was funny enough!
starling310 on 08/21/2008 17:55:14
Quote by TriSec:
Freakin' commie!
I can't see the video, but "freakin' commie" was funny enough!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 18:11:10
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 18:11:10
Must.Get.Out.Of.House!Going.Stir.Crazy!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 18:14:53
its on Netflix, Dexter season 2 that is, I'm still going through the Showtime season 1 - almost done. THen on to season 2.
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 18:14:53
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Mondobubba:
effing Drama! effing Turtle! :rofl:
Effing Drama is right. I lost interest in this show during the second season. The Drama and Turtle characters annoyed the crap out of me. Or maybe it was Mandy Moore's "acting." OY!
Waiting impatiently for Dexter screening.
C'mon Izzy they are hilarious! Mandy Moore was only on there for what four episodes?
Speaking of Dexter, I think I need to drag my ass at great personal risk out into the Storm of The Century of the Week and see iffin Blockbuster has season two of Dexter.
its on Netflix, Dexter season 2 that is, I'm still going through the Showtime season 1 - almost done. THen on to season 2.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/21/2008 18:21:37
Great - so that means that I am the only single loser on the planet :(
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 18:21:37
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by starling310:
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Word on the street in WeHo, she's no longer single. Party over here, party over there!
:Living in a thimble on the Short Line Railroad: toot toot
Great - so that means that I am the only single loser on the planet :(
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 18:31:35
I don't think anyone can be as big a loser in love as I have been.
livingonli on 08/21/2008 18:31:35
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by starling310:
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Word on the street in WeHo, she's no longer single. Party over here, party over there!
:Living in a thimble on the Short Line Railroad: toot toot
Great - so that means that I am the only single loser on the planet :(
Cheers,
mfaye
I don't think anyone can be as big a loser in love as I have been.
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 18:31:37
Why, they just did cabin fever on the Mythbusters last night!
TriSec on 08/21/2008 18:31:37
Quote by Mondobubba:
Must.Get.Out.Of.House!Going.Stir.Crazy!
Why, they just did cabin fever on the Mythbusters last night!
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 18:37:31
IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 18:37:31
M-Hadley, you are definitely not a loser. Being single comes with some fairly awesome benefits as well. It's all about how you look at it. Party over here, party everywhere, but not in a slutty way. Well, not all the time anyway. 
Mondo, I think it is reasonable to risk life and limb during the mother of all storms to get your hands on a Dexter DVD. This way, you can die like a cheap cliche as they pry it from your dead, cold hands. Nifty. We will have to agree to disagree regarding Entourage.
Mondo, I think it is reasonable to risk life and limb during the mother of all storms to get your hands on a Dexter DVD. This way, you can die like a cheap cliche as they pry it from your dead, cold hands. Nifty. We will have to agree to disagree regarding Entourage.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 18:43:04
Repeat! I thought the new season started?
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 18:43:04
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Must.Get.Out.Of.House!Going.Stir.Crazy!
Why, they just did cabin fever on the Mythbusters last night!
Repeat! I thought the new season started?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 18:44:48
Yes, yes it is. Where are my shoes? A shame we disagree, but that is what makes the world go around.
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 18:44:48
Quote by IzzyBitz:
Mondo, I think it is reasonable to risk life and limb during the mother of all storms to get your hands on a Dexter DVD. This way, you can die like a cheap cliche as they pry it from your dead, cold hands. Nifty. We will have to agree to disagree regarding Entourage.
Yes, yes it is. Where are my shoes? A shame we disagree, but that is what makes the world go around.
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 18:48:07
Enjoy it! (you are actually wise beyond your years, m'dear.
Raine on 08/21/2008 18:48:07
Quote by Random:
Random feels really young now.
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 18:50:42
livingonli on 08/21/2008 18:50:42
Let's see these last few years I've been unlucky in love, unlucky with employment adding to be unlucky with money. There are some days I just want to hide under the covers and pretend the world doesn't exist.
Comment by m-hadley on 08/21/2008 18:55:06
m-hadley on 08/21/2008 18:55:06
Thanks Izzy and Livin, :P
I just feel like the most unlikely person to find herself in a relationship :D
Livin, It sounds like you have had a rough year - things will look up - I'm sure :airhump:
:fbump:
Cheers,
mfaye
I just feel like the most unlikely person to find herself in a relationship :D
Livin, It sounds like you have had a rough year - things will look up - I'm sure :airhump:
:fbump:
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 18:58:28
um - no
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 18:58:28
Quote by m-hadley:Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by starling310:
Wow...maybe Momma really is single. I thought it was all a schtick.
Word on the street in WeHo, she's no longer single. Party over here, party over there!
:Living in a thimble on the Short Line Railroad: toot toot
Great - so that means that I am the only single loser on the planet :(
Cheers,
mfaye
um - no
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 18:58:48
TriSec on 08/21/2008 18:58:48
Bah, it's only a tropical storm.
Did I ever tell you the story about fighting knee-deep ocean to get to Point of Pines during "The Perfect Storm", or the time we were outside during the eye of some hurricane or other and almost got sliced to ribbons by a sliding glass door shattering?
Or the time the troop was camped in a blizzard and a big ol' pine tree collapsed and missed my tent by less than 10 feet?
Did I ever tell you the story about fighting knee-deep ocean to get to Point of Pines during "The Perfect Storm", or the time we were outside during the eye of some hurricane or other and almost got sliced to ribbons by a sliding glass door shattering?
Or the time the troop was camped in a blizzard and a big ol' pine tree collapsed and missed my tent by less than 10 feet?
Comment by TriSec on 08/21/2008 19:00:17
Hell, I'm married with babies and I still wouldn't mind retreating to the backwoods and pretending it's just us I have to worry about.
'course then I'd have to call Momma everyday from our tarpaper shack with wild conspiracy theories...
TriSec on 08/21/2008 19:00:17
Quote by livingonli:
Let's see these last few years I've been unlucky in love, unlucky with employment adding to be unlucky with money. There are some days I just want to hide under the covers and pretend the world doesn't exist.
Hell, I'm married with babies and I still wouldn't mind retreating to the backwoods and pretending it's just us I have to worry about.
'course then I'd have to call Momma everyday from our tarpaper shack with wild conspiracy theories...
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 19:07:03
I used to have that... (I believe the ex has it now). I don't think we really used it very much.
BobR on 08/21/2008 19:07:03
Quote by starling310:
Really awesome vegetarian cookbook! Kick A** Hummus!
I used to have that... (I believe the ex has it now). I don't think we really used it very much.
Comment by livingonli on 08/21/2008 19:07:25
Then you would have to change your name to Jake.
And on that note, the salt mine awaits and tonight I'm in the control room with a broken network connection.
livingonli on 08/21/2008 19:07:25
Quote by TriSec:Quote by livingonli:
Let's see these last few years I've been unlucky in love, unlucky with employment adding to be unlucky with money. There are some days I just want to hide under the covers and pretend the world doesn't exist.
Hell, I'm married with babies and I still wouldn't mind retreating to the backwoods and pretending it's just us I have to worry about.
'course then I'd have to call Momma everyday from our tarpaper shack with wild conspiracy theories...
Then you would have to change your name to Jake.
And on that note, the salt mine awaits and tonight I'm in the control room with a broken network connection.
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 19:08:49
that sound's vaguely dirty...
BobR on 08/21/2008 19:08:49
Quote by starling310:
that sound's vaguely dirty...
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 19:10:56
nothing wrong with a little slut --er... slutty --- here and there.
There are a lot of great things about being single to tell the truth. There is singularly one reason why I am not single today: I met Bob.
I had no problems being single, I for the most part liked it. being single does not a loser make. It makes you a person free to live the way you want, unadulterated, and free.
Raine on 08/21/2008 19:10:56
Quote by IzzyBitz:
M-Hadley, you are definitely not a loser. Being single comes with some fairly awesome benefits as well. It's all about how you look at it. Party over here, party everywhere, but not in a slutty way. Well, not all the time anyway.
There are a lot of great things about being single to tell the truth. There is singularly one reason why I am not single today: I met Bob.
I had no problems being single, I for the most part liked it. being single does not a loser make. It makes you a person free to live the way you want, unadulterated, and free.
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 19:11:15
Wow. Took a while for someone to notice!
:boobs2:
starling310 on 08/21/2008 19:11:15
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
that sound's vaguely dirty...
Wow. Took a while for someone to notice!
:boobs2:
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 19:12:00
starling310 on 08/21/2008 19:12:00
Quote by Raine:nothing wrong with a little slut --er... slutty --- here and there.Quote by IzzyBitz:
M-Hadley, you are definitely not a loser. Being single comes with some fairly awesome benefits as well. It's all about how you look at it. Party over here, party everywhere, but not in a slutty way. Well, not all the time anyway.
There are a lot of great things about being single to tell the truth. There is singularly one reason why I am not single today: I met Bob.
I had no problems being single, I for the most part liked it. being single does not a loser make. It makes you a person free to live the way you want, unadulterated, and free.
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 19:17:31
Raine on 08/21/2008 19:17:31
Random... Randi is discussing that Draft thing we briefly were talking about yesterday.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 19:19:15
unless your mother lives with you *sigh*
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 19:19:15
Quote by Raine:nothing wrong with a little slut --er... slutty --- here and there.Quote by IzzyBitz:
M-Hadley, you are definitely not a loser. Being single comes with some fairly awesome benefits as well. It's all about how you look at it. Party over here, party everywhere, but not in a slutty way. Well, not all the time anyway.
There are a lot of great things about being single to tell the truth. There is singularly one reason why I am not single today: I met Bob.
I had no problems being single, I for the most part liked it. being single does not a loser make. It makes you a person free to live the way you want, unadulterated, and free.
unless your mother lives with you *sigh*
Comment by IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 19:19:36
IzzyBitz on 08/21/2008 19:19:36
Mondo, as long as we agree on Dexter, the world is a happy place.
M-Hadley, maybe you can get out from behind the desk and circulate amongst the stacks.
How does one pop a nectarine?!
:skates to penalty box:
M-Hadley, maybe you can get out from behind the desk and circulate amongst the stacks.
How does one pop a nectarine?!
:skates to penalty box:
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 19:23:58
starling310 on 08/21/2008 19:23:58
Quote by IzzyBitz:
How does one pop a nectarine?!
:skates to penalty box:
Comment by Raine on 08/21/2008 19:25:16
Raine on 08/21/2008 19:25:16
Mala... we have to work on that... ;)
Comment by wickedpam on 08/21/2008 19:29:29
can't kick my mom out - can't afford to live without a roommate
it saves us both money. I mean I really don't mind it but I've been feeling like I'm 14 lately
wickedpam on 08/21/2008 19:29:29
Quote by Raine:
Mala... we have to work on that... ;)
can't kick my mom out - can't afford to live without a roommate
it saves us both money. I mean I really don't mind it but I've been feeling like I'm 14 lately
Comment by starling310 on 08/21/2008 20:50:05
starling310 on 08/21/2008 20:50:05
:: randi screaming :: 
Comment by Random on 08/21/2008 21:26:22
Random on 08/21/2008 21:26:22
Random feels neglected.
Random just being Random™
Random just being Random™
Comment by Random on 08/21/2008 21:56:56
Except when my age seems to get no one to take me seriously.
Random on 08/21/2008 21:56:56
Quote by Raine:Enjoy it! (you are actually wise beyond your years, m'dear.Quote by Random:
Random feels really young now.
Except when my age seems to get no one to take me seriously.
Comment by BobR on 08/21/2008 23:53:11
BobR on 08/21/2008 23:53:11
I feel like I just lost 5 lbs in the bathroom... from both ends... :puke:
Yeah, I know - TMI...
Yeah, I know - TMI...
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 23:55:14
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 23:55:14
Hello there! I'd like to tell you how "Pineapple Express" turned out, but the power went out in the theater. So, I got my free pass and came home. I thought that would be the usual 10 minute trip. Then I hit the massive traffic jam! I was stuck on the interstate for almost an hour since the bridge was closed. I came home with a gigantic headache. I've been in the darkened room for the past hour and half. Worst day in long time ever. :thud:
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 23:57:03
Sick are we there Bobber?
Mondobubba on 08/21/2008 23:57:03
Quote by BobR:
I feel like I just lost 5 lbs in the bathroom... from both ends... :puke:
Yeah, I know - TMI...
Sick are we there Bobber?
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:01:56
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:01:56
McCain doesn't know how many houses he and the misses have. DoubleyewTeeEff?
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 00:09:01
Like the proverbial dog...
It was one of those moments where you're pinching your butt cheeks together as tightly as possible while you're puking so you don't squirt in your pants...
BobR on 08/22/2008 00:09:01
Quote by Mondobubba:
Sick are we there Bobber?
Like the proverbial dog...
It was one of those moments where you're pinching your butt cheeks together as tightly as possible while you're puking so you don't squirt in your pants...
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:09:41
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:09:41
Does anybody know what happened to Cindy Lou's arm? She's been in designer sling for couple of days.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:10:45
Was it the salmon mousse?
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:10:45
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Sick are we there Bobber?
Like the proverbial dog...
It was one of those moments where you're pinching your butt cheeks together as tightly as possible while you're puking so you don't squirt in your pants...
Was it the salmon mousse?
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 00:18:58
Somebody shook her hand too hard.
Is this the kind of fragile First Lady we want in the White House?
BobR on 08/22/2008 00:18:58
Quote by Mondobubba:
Does anybody know what happened to Cindy Lou's arm? She's been in designer sling for couple of days.
Somebody shook her hand too hard.
Is this the kind of fragile First Lady we want in the White House?
Comment by BobR on 08/22/2008 00:20:24
har.
I have no idea what it was.
I think I am going to crawl back into bed and try not to shit out my intestines...
BobR on 08/22/2008 00:20:24
Quote by Mondobubba:
Was it the salmon mousse?
har.
I have no idea what it was.
I think I am going to crawl back into bed and try not to shit out my intestines...
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:20:58
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:20:58
Good God! Why am I wasting my time with Countdown? I could be watching a program on PBS about ferrets and a ferret show. Sounds riveting!
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:23:19
That's a visual I didn't need. I feel your pain, Bob. I've been there. Nothing is worse than both ends not working correctly.
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:23:19
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Was it the salmon mousse?
har.
I have no idea what it was.
I think I am going to crawl back into bed and try not to shit out my intestines...
That's a visual I didn't need. I feel your pain, Bob. I've been there. Nothing is worse than both ends not working correctly.
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 00:28:29
Raine on 08/22/2008 00:28:29
I love married life....
HEya Faye! aare you still around? REmember when we were telling you being single isn't such a bad thing? Proof positive right here!
(bobber, I kid... cause I love... )
HEya Faye! aare you still around? REmember when we were telling you being single isn't such a bad thing? Proof positive right here!
(bobber, I kid... cause I love...
)
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 00:31:16
But John McCain is a POW! Why do you hate america?
Did guys hear that the reason why he can't remember how many houses he has is becuase he was a POW? I kid you not. Read and Behold...
John MCCain is a noun, a verb, and POW.
Raine on 08/22/2008 00:31:16
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Does anybody know what happened to Cindy Lou's arm? She's been in designer sling for couple of days.
Somebody shook her hand too hard.
Is this the kind of fragile First Lady we want in the White House?
But John McCain is a POW! Why do you hate america?
Did guys hear that the reason why he can't remember how many houses he has is becuase he was a POW? I kid you not. Read and Behold...
John MCCain is a noun, a verb, and POW.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:33:47
Howdy Ms Raine. Have you gotten your nurse's cap out? Poor Bobber.
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:33:47
Quote by Raine:
I love married life....
HEya Faye! aare you still around? REmember when we were telling you being single isn't such a bad thing? Proof positive right here!
(bobber, I kid... cause I love...
Howdy Ms Raine. Have you gotten your nurse's cap out? Poor Bobber.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:37:11
KO was all over that! Amazing! My McCain is buck-ass stupid theory is rapidly becoming more and more solid.
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:37:11
Quote by Raine:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Does anybody know what happened to Cindy Lou's arm? She's been in designer sling for couple of days.
Somebody shook her hand too hard.
Is this the kind of fragile First Lady we want in the White House?
But John McCain is a POW! Why do you hate america?
Did guys hear that the reason why he can't remember how many houses he has is becuase he was a POW? I kid you not. Read and Behold...
John MCCain is a noun, a verb, and POW.
KO was all over that! Amazing! My McCain is buck-ass stupid theory is rapidly becoming more and more solid.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:46:16
Raine caring for the sick Bobber
Mondobubba on 08/22/2008 00:46:16
Raine caring for the sick Bobber
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 00:46:21
Random on 08/22/2008 00:46:21
*asleep in the corner, dreaming of chasing rabbits*
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 01:20:37
TriSec on 08/22/2008 01:20:37
* non-sequitir *
If all I drink during the summer is lemonade, will I accumulate enough Vitamin C so I don't get scurvy in January?
Bob, be thankful you're at home. Troop 61 tip: never eat dry Tang.
"Coming out of both ends inside a sleeping bag" (not me, by gum!) We actually had to burn that one.
If all I drink during the summer is lemonade, will I accumulate enough Vitamin C so I don't get scurvy in January?
Bob, be thankful you're at home. Troop 61 tip: never eat dry Tang.
"Coming out of both ends inside a sleeping bag" (not me, by gum!) We actually had to burn that one.
Comment by TriSec on 08/22/2008 01:22:38
TriSec on 08/22/2008 01:22:38
The Chinese Relay Baton is a terrorist, btw. (it hates America!) Both teams (men's and women's) dropped the damn thing.
It's pouring rain at the Bird's Nest...
It's pouring rain at the Bird's Nest...
Comment by Raine on 08/22/2008 01:56:31
I swear I said it before KO! Friggin hilarious. Just got done watching countdown.
Poor bobber is back horizontal... Anyone up for filling in for him in the morning?
Raine on 08/22/2008 01:56:31
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Does anybody know what happened to Cindy Lou's arm? She's been in designer sling for couple of days.
Somebody shook her hand too hard.
Is this the kind of fragile First Lady we want in the White House?
But John McCain is a POW! Why do you hate america?
Did guys hear that the reason why he can't remember how many houses he has is becuase he was a POW? I kid you not. Read and Behold...
John MCCain is a noun, a verb, and POW.
KO was all over that! Amazing! My McCain is buck-ass stupid theory is rapidly becoming more and more solid.
Friggin hilarious. Just got done watching countdown. Poor bobber is back horizontal... Anyone up for filling in for him in the morning?
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 02:06:22
Random on 08/22/2008 02:06:22
Ha...the new 9-11
POW
POW
Comment by Random on 08/22/2008 02:45:57
Random on 08/22/2008 02:45:57
Excuse the late reaction...
Saturday Countdown *faints*
Saturday Countdown *faints*