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Libertarian Saturday
Author: TriSec
Date: 10/18/2008 12:41:27
Good Morning!
With just 16 days to go, I'm feeling less and less like a Libertarian these days. Most of you probably know that I changed my registration back to the Big D over April vacation this year...specifically to cast a proper vote for the Senator from Illinois. I have also just joined the Waltham Democratic City Committee...I attended my first meeting this past week and have signed up for some phone-banking down the strectch.
In any case...I'm wondering just how much longer the ol' motivation is going to be with me for this little column. I have been writing it for at least 2 years now, but seeing that Your Loyal TriSec has recently "flipped"....doesn't seem right, somehow.
Nevertheless, I can't let comedy gold go by unreported.
We hope that Joe the Plumber's 15 minutes are almost up. Both sides have had a field day with this poorrepublican plant working stiff from Ohio. Bob Barr, Libertarian for president, has also noticed him, but he thinks his alter-ego should be getting some headlines.
All fine and good, "Bob the Builder", rebuilding America, right?
Well.....for most Americans with children, Bob the Builder means this guy:
But....much like his Republican counterpart, Mr. Barr neglected to do some vetting. Mr. Builder is a Democrat! (Thanks to Raine for the link...)
So....we're apparently left with a choice in candidate, Bob the Builder, the Incredible Hulk (You wouldn't like McCain when he's angry) or "Normal Man". Who are you voting for, hmm?
So...let's veer off the Libertarian vein now and take a look at one of the truly delightful seasons on the Northern Tier...fall!
All through the month of October is harvest fair season throughout New England. The Big E, Topsfield, Fryeburg, and a host of smaller and lesser known town fairs have been going on for several weeks now. If you live in a growing area of the country, you've probably got one, too. Make sure you get out and see one; it's our last link in an urban society to our farming and agricultural past. Besides, where else are you going to see something like this?
[Disclaimer - that's last year's winning pumpkin, weighing in at over 1600 lbs.]
This year's winner was a mere 1400 pounds, but it's going out in a blaze of glory.
The other great thing this time of year is....apples! I'm of the opinion that a Macintosh is no good unless you pick it yourself. It's late in the season for Macs, but there should still be plenty of fruit hanging around this weekend, and several orchards in Massachusetts start picking Fujis this weekend. We're also getting a pumpkin for halloween from Shelburne Farm today.
Speaking of pumpkins, do you have your Barack'O lantern yet? Check out the pumpkin stencils and think about putting one on your doorstep this season! (psst...these are legit, straight from the campaign and their "Yes, we carve!" website...)
So. We'll re-visit our libertarian haunts again, but for now everyone enjoy their weekend!
With just 16 days to go, I'm feeling less and less like a Libertarian these days. Most of you probably know that I changed my registration back to the Big D over April vacation this year...specifically to cast a proper vote for the Senator from Illinois. I have also just joined the Waltham Democratic City Committee...I attended my first meeting this past week and have signed up for some phone-banking down the strectch.
In any case...I'm wondering just how much longer the ol' motivation is going to be with me for this little column. I have been writing it for at least 2 years now, but seeing that Your Loyal TriSec has recently "flipped"....doesn't seem right, somehow.
Nevertheless, I can't let comedy gold go by unreported.
We hope that Joe the Plumber's 15 minutes are almost up. Both sides have had a field day with this poor
"'Joe the Plumber' doesn't need Senators Barack Obama or John McCain'" says Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party's nominee for president. "He needs 'Bob the Builder.'"
"While Senators Obama and McCain seek only to put government patches on today's problems, 'Joe the Plumber' needs a leader who will rebuild our government into one that serves the interests of the people; not the interests of Washington," says Barr. "Senator McCain wants to make 'Joe the Plumber' responsible for his neighbor's mortgage, and Senator Obama wants to tax 'Joe the Plumber' for being successful. Both Senators Obama and McCain want to spend 'Joe the Plumber's' tax dollars on wasteful projects, such as the $850 billion dollar bailout of Wall Street."
"Senators Obama and McCain are no friend to 'Joe the Plumber,'" says Barr. "But 'Bob the Builder is.' 'Bob the Builder' says that Joe should be able to keep the fruits of his labor, and shouldn't be responsible for the mistakes of other people. 'Bob the Builder' says Joe shouldn't be asked to shoulder Wall Street, and shouldn't have his son sent off to die in a war that should have never been started. 'Bob the Builder' wants to build a government that is limited to its Constitutional authority, spends less of Joe's money and stays out of Joe's life."
"America needs a builder, not a patch-job," says Barr. "Senators Obama and McCain are a part of our problems—they are not the solution. America needs a leader with the vision and the courage to stand up against government, and truly reform it, where it once again begins serving the interest of every Joe and Jane across America. America needs Bob Barr."
Libertarian Party presidential candidate Bob Barr represented the 7th District of Georgia in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003.
All fine and good, "Bob the Builder", rebuilding America, right?
Well.....for most Americans with children, Bob the Builder means this guy:
But....much like his Republican counterpart, Mr. Barr neglected to do some vetting. Mr. Builder is a Democrat! (Thanks to Raine for the link...)
Bob the Builder is a construction contractor, specializing in masonry repair. He is an early supporter of Barack Obama, mainly due to his use of Bob’s catchphrase (Can we fix it? Yes we can!). The more Bob learns about Obama and his policies, the more enthusiastic he is about his candidacy.
Bob’s main concerns are the effect the coming recession will have on his business and the cost of providing health insurance to his employees. He believes that Obama’s plans for health insurance and the economy offer the best hope for the future.
So....we're apparently left with a choice in candidate, Bob the Builder, the Incredible Hulk (You wouldn't like McCain when he's angry) or "Normal Man". Who are you voting for, hmm?
So...let's veer off the Libertarian vein now and take a look at one of the truly delightful seasons on the Northern Tier...fall!
All through the month of October is harvest fair season throughout New England. The Big E, Topsfield, Fryeburg, and a host of smaller and lesser known town fairs have been going on for several weeks now. If you live in a growing area of the country, you've probably got one, too. Make sure you get out and see one; it's our last link in an urban society to our farming and agricultural past. Besides, where else are you going to see something like this?
[Disclaimer - that's last year's winning pumpkin, weighing in at over 1600 lbs.]
This year's winner was a mere 1400 pounds, but it's going out in a blaze of glory.
TOPSFIELD — One comedian made his way smashing watermelons, but David Letterman's next big antic could be to explode the 1,464-pound pumpkin that won at the Topsfield Fair.
The details were still sketchy yesterday, but Letterman wants to wreck, in grand style, the winning pumpkin raised by Oakham's Wes Dwelly. The giant pumpkins are grown out of pride rather than for food, but the idea still left a bad taste in the mouth of Rick Skrzypczak of Barre, whose pumpkin took second place at the fair this year.
"David Letterman contacted me first, and I told him I was not interested in doing that, so he contacted Wes. It's just something I don't think should be done to a pumpkin," Skrzypczak said. "I've worked hard on it all season long."
Dwelly said he's still trying to finalize the details — the pumpkin may be exploded around Oct. 27 and aired on television on Halloween night, he said. That's assuming the pumpkin lasts through the month and survives transport to Coney Island. Someone would scoop out the seeds and insert dynamite, he said.
"I have mixed emotions about it," he said. "What we do with pumpkins, when you get in close to fall of the year, we put blankets on 'em every night, you treat 'em like kids. It becomes almost like part of the family. Having them blown up in some ways doesn't seem right, but we know they're not going to last forever anyways, and it is something that people like to watch."
Chip Howe of Paxton said people have started pouring into Howe's Farm & Garden to see Dwelly's winner and two giants from Skrzypczak, at 1,399 and 1,284 pounds.
"It's unbelievable how good they look together. It's just awesome," he said.
The other great thing this time of year is....apples! I'm of the opinion that a Macintosh is no good unless you pick it yourself. It's late in the season for Macs, but there should still be plenty of fruit hanging around this weekend, and several orchards in Massachusetts start picking Fujis this weekend. We're also getting a pumpkin for halloween from Shelburne Farm today.
Speaking of pumpkins, do you have your Barack'O lantern yet? Check out the pumpkin stencils and think about putting one on your doorstep this season! (psst...these are legit, straight from the campaign and their "Yes, we carve!" website...)
So. We'll re-visit our libertarian haunts again, but for now everyone enjoy their weekend!
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Comment by 
Mondobubba on 10/18/2008 16:03:23
Mondobubba on 10/18/2008 16:03:23
First? It's frickin' NOON!
Comment by 
Raine on 10/18/2008 16:29:39
Raine on 10/18/2008 16:29:39
Good afternoon... 
We were out very late last night, and well... it was a super sleep in day today. Currently, Tech is up on clemson 7-0! :party:
We were out very late last night, and well... it was a super sleep in day today. Currently, Tech is up on clemson 7-0! :party:
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 16:33:36
Raine on 10/18/2008 16:33:36
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/18/2008 16:44:45
Groovy, staying up late rocks from time to time.
Mondobubba on 10/18/2008 16:44:45
Quote by Raine:
Good afternoon...
Groovy, staying up late rocks from time to time.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:29:37
trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:29:37
Day 14 of 14 in a row at work today. 
Can't wait for Sunday to actually get some rest.
Can't decide whether I should watch the Sox tonight or not. They seem to do better when I don't. Not that it's likely I'll be able to stay awake until Sunday "morning"
Can't wait for Sunday to actually get some rest.Can't decide whether I should watch the Sox tonight or not. They seem to do better when I don't. Not that it's likely I'll be able to stay awake until Sunday "morning"
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:41:52
A touch screen should be calibrated before use, in these cases when the thing is powered up a calibration routine should be forced before any votes can be counted. I deal with many products with touch screens where I have to calibrate many, many times because I'm powering the equipment up and down. Essentially you're presented a place to touch in each corner and maybe in the center. Even with a fairly complex screen with small buttons I don't have many problems at all. Of course since these are medical products they're designed to WORK PROPERLY!
Ideally, these things should be using some sort of stylus (so you don't have to worry about fat and thin fingers) and the selection buttons should be big enough so even if it's slighly miscalibrated the vote should be correctly counted.
Of course, there are ways to deliberately miscalibrate if you know where to touch.
trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:41:52
Quote by Raine:
Vote Flipping reported in WV.
A touch screen should be calibrated before use, in these cases when the thing is powered up a calibration routine should be forced before any votes can be counted. I deal with many products with touch screens where I have to calibrate many, many times because I'm powering the equipment up and down. Essentially you're presented a place to touch in each corner and maybe in the center. Even with a fairly complex screen with small buttons I don't have many problems at all. Of course since these are medical products they're designed to WORK PROPERLY!
Ideally, these things should be using some sort of stylus (so you don't have to worry about fat and thin fingers) and the selection buttons should be big enough so even if it's slighly miscalibrated the vote should be correctly counted.
Of course, there are ways to deliberately miscalibrate if you know where to touch.
Comment by 
livingonli on 10/18/2008 17:42:34
livingonli on 10/18/2008 17:42:34
Greetings from the slat mine. I could have been first but I had to get to work at Noon. It's going to be a long day for me.
Comment by livingonli on 10/18/2008 17:44:49
And cosnidering how all these voting machine "errors" always cause the vote to flip from D to R, you can take a guess on the reason why they are not "working".
livingonli on 10/18/2008 17:44:49
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:
Vote Flipping reported in WV.
A touch screen should be calibrated before use, in these cases when the thing is powered up a calibration routine should be forced before any votes can be counted. I deal with many products with touch screens where I have to calibrate many, many times because I'm powering the equipment up and down. Essentially you're presented a place to touch in each corner and maybe in the center. Even with a fairly complex screen with small buttons I don't have many problems at all. Of course since these are medical products they're designed to WORK PROPERLY!
Ideally, these things should be using some sort of stylus (so you don't have to worry about fat and thin fingers) and the selection buttons should be big enough so even if it's slighly miscalibrated the vote should be correctly counted.
Of course, there are ways to deliberately miscalibrate if you know where to touch.
And cosnidering how all these voting machine "errors" always cause the vote to flip from D to R, you can take a guess on the reason why they are not "working".
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:47:04
All you have to do is design the positions on the screen "properly" and miscalibrate "properly"
trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:47:04
Quote by livingonli:Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:
Vote Flipping reported in WV.
A touch screen should be calibrated before use, in these cases when the thing is powered up a calibration routine should be forced before any votes can be counted. I deal with many products with touch screens where I have to calibrate many, many times because I'm powering the equipment up and down. Essentially you're presented a place to touch in each corner and maybe in the center. Even with a fairly complex screen with small buttons I don't have many problems at all. Of course since these are medical products they're designed to WORK PROPERLY!
Ideally, these things should be using some sort of stylus (so you don't have to worry about fat and thin fingers) and the selection buttons should be big enough so even if it's slighly miscalibrated the vote should be correctly counted.
Of course, there are ways to deliberately miscalibrate if you know where to touch.
And cosnidering how all these voting machine "errors" always cause the vote to flip from D to R, you can take a guess on the reason why they are not "working".
All you have to do is design the positions on the screen "properly" and miscalibrate "properly"
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 17:47:04
I hate the Slat mines!
Just kidding, liv... I know I, of all people should not joke...
Raine on 10/18/2008 17:47:04
Quote by livingonli:
Greetings from the slat mine. I could have been first but I had to get to work at Noon. It's going to be a long day for me.
I hate the Slat mines!
Just kidding, liv... I know I, of all people should not joke...
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 17:47:59
BobR was saying the very same thing to me this morning...
Raine on 10/18/2008 17:47:59
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:
Vote Flipping reported in WV.
A touch screen should be calibrated before use, in these cases when the thing is powered up a calibration routine should be forced before any votes can be counted. I deal with many products with touch screens where I have to calibrate many, many times because I'm powering the equipment up and down. Essentially you're presented a place to touch in each corner and maybe in the center. Even with a fairly complex screen with small buttons I don't have many problems at all. Of course since these are medical products they're designed to WORK PROPERLY!
Ideally, these things should be using some sort of stylus (so you don't have to worry about fat and thin fingers) and the selection buttons should be big enough so even if it's slighly miscalibrated the vote should be correctly counted.
Of course, there are ways to deliberately miscalibrate if you know where to touch.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:48:16
trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:48:16
Well I could have been first, but my boss started IM'ing me from home.
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 17:49:54
We went to the late shpwing of W with a friend, and then for a cocktail and then for late night breakfast... WOW I forgot how drunk the kids get that late at night. 2 gils had to call a cab becuase they forgot where the car was (thank Godess!) :rofl:
I was a very good girl. :D
Raine on 10/18/2008 17:49:54
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Good afternoon...
Groovy, staying up late rocks from time to time.
We went to the late shpwing of W with a friend, and then for a cocktail and then for late night breakfast... WOW I forgot how drunk the kids get that late at night. 2 gils had to call a cab becuase they forgot where the car was (thank Godess!) :rofl:
I was a very good girl. :D
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 17:50:52
Raine on 10/18/2008 17:50:52
I am never first on SAturday. I woke up at 1130 for crying out loud!
Damn rabbit, you need a day off!
Damn rabbit, you need a day off!
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:52:06
You know, even after hitting these touch screens with 15,000 volt static discharges, they don't seem to have any problem holding their calibration. I mean, the device itself may crash (8000 volts is the standard test where the device must continue to work properly, we go to 15000 to be sure, but at that point all we care about is that the hardware survives), but the touchscreen still knows where it is.
trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:52:06
Quote by Raine:BobR was saying the very same thing to me this morning...Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by Raine:
Vote Flipping reported in WV.
A touch screen should be calibrated before use, in these cases when the thing is powered up a calibration routine should be forced before any votes can be counted. I deal with many products with touch screens where I have to calibrate many, many times because I'm powering the equipment up and down. Essentially you're presented a place to touch in each corner and maybe in the center. Even with a fairly complex screen with small buttons I don't have many problems at all. Of course since these are medical products they're designed to WORK PROPERLY!
Ideally, these things should be using some sort of stylus (so you don't have to worry about fat and thin fingers) and the selection buttons should be big enough so even if it's slighly miscalibrated the vote should be correctly counted.
Of course, there are ways to deliberately miscalibrate if you know where to touch.
You know, even after hitting these touch screens with 15,000 volt static discharges, they don't seem to have any problem holding their calibration. I mean, the device itself may crash (8000 volts is the standard test where the device must continue to work properly, we go to 15000 to be sure, but at that point all we care about is that the hardware survives), but the touchscreen still knows where it is.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:53:11
Don't I know it. :(
Tomorrow......
trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:53:11
Quote by Raine:
I am never first on SAturday. I woke up at 1130 for crying out loud!
Damn rabbit, you need a day off!
Don't I know it. :(
Tomorrow......
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:56:30
trojanrabbit on 10/18/2008 17:56:30
But then, the stuff I work with must meet Medical standards which are very stringent. God only knows what standards a vote mangling machine has to meet.
Comment by livingonli on 10/18/2008 17:57:57
livingonli on 10/18/2008 17:57:57
Raine, how about a review of W for us?
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/18/2008 18:07:15
You saw W too. What did ya think? I'm still trying to decide how I feel about it.
Mondobubba on 10/18/2008 18:07:15
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Good afternoon...
Groovy, staying up late rocks from time to time.
We went to the late shpwing of W with a friend, and then for a cocktail and then for late night breakfast... WOW I forgot how drunk the kids get that late at night. 2 gils had to call a cab becuase they forgot where the car was (thank Godess!) :rofl:
I was a very good girl. :D
You saw W too. What did ya think? I'm still trying to decide how I feel about it.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 10/18/2008 18:13:27
m-hadley on 10/18/2008 18:13:27
Afternoon Everybodee 
or is it time for ?
Over 100,000 at an Obama rally in St. Louis
I've been working on a rather extensive post over at my blog that focuses on the assault on Indigenous peoples in the western hemisphere (Alaska, Colombia and Bolivia). Please wander over and check it out - thanks mucho. It was inspired in part by Obama's thoughtful response (as opposed to McSame's knee jerk enthusiastic support) to the Colombian Free Trade Agreement. That and Palin's horrible record on Alaskan Natives (in spite of the first dude's claim to Yup'ik heritage). So Raine and Mondo, I gather that you both have seen "W." How was it? Is it worth the money ($8.00 on the old credit card)? Hope you all have a great day. Thanks for the fun post Tri!
Cheers,
mfaye
BTB, MSNBC is just announcing that Chimpy McCokespoon is calling an international meeting to address the financial meltdown - why bother?
:gobama:
or is it time for ?Over 100,000 at an Obama rally in St. Louis
I've been working on a rather extensive post over at my blog that focuses on the assault on Indigenous peoples in the western hemisphere (Alaska, Colombia and Bolivia). Please wander over and check it out - thanks mucho. It was inspired in part by Obama's thoughtful response (as opposed to McSame's knee jerk enthusiastic support) to the Colombian Free Trade Agreement. That and Palin's horrible record on Alaskan Natives (in spite of the first dude's claim to Yup'ik heritage). So Raine and Mondo, I gather that you both have seen "W." How was it? Is it worth the money ($8.00 on the old credit card)? Hope you all have a great day. Thanks for the fun post Tri!Cheers,
mfaye
BTB, MSNBC is just announcing that Chimpy McCokespoon is calling an international meeting to address the financial meltdown - why bother?
:gobama:
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 18:17:23
Raine on 10/18/2008 18:17:23
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 18:17:56
Raine on 10/18/2008 18:17:56
FAYE! 
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 18:20:41
Raine on 10/18/2008 18:20:41
I liked the movie. I foundit to far more of an idictment of what the criminals in office did than the description Stone has been giving (being a study about a man with Daddy issues)
Good character studies. very on point as to what happened historically, it would be good for Americans to see.
Good character studies. very on point as to what happened historically, it would be good for Americans to see.
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 18:21:14
Raine on 10/18/2008 18:21:14
Clemson up 17-14.. 
Come on Tech!
Come on Tech!
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 18:31:51
Raine on 10/18/2008 18:31:51
Comment by m-hadley on 10/18/2008 18:39:12
m-hadley on 10/18/2008 18:39:12
Heya crew,
I just signed a petition calling for the censure of BatSh*t Crazy Michele Bachmann over at the following site: Censure Michele Bachmann. if you haven't seen her highly incendiary remarks, a clip is available at the site. Here is my comment that I left on the petition:
Call for the removal of FASCIST Michele Bachmann!
I am writing to you all with the most urgency that I believe that action must be taken immediately to remove Michele Bachmann from Congress. The remarks that she made yesterday on Chris Matthews' show reveal that she has no understanding of the history of this country. I fully support freedom of speech, however I am loath to support freedom of ignorance which is what Bachmann displayed in abundance in her comments. She apparently has no idea of the role that dissent has played in the foundation and evolution of our country. If anyone deserves investigation, it is Michele Bachmann herself. Please at the very least censure her and her highly inappropriate statements. Thank you.
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
I just signed a petition calling for the censure of BatSh*t Crazy Michele Bachmann over at the following site: Censure Michele Bachmann. if you haven't seen her highly incendiary remarks, a clip is available at the site. Here is my comment that I left on the petition:
Call for the removal of FASCIST Michele Bachmann!
I am writing to you all with the most urgency that I believe that action must be taken immediately to remove Michele Bachmann from Congress. The remarks that she made yesterday on Chris Matthews' show reveal that she has no understanding of the history of this country. I fully support freedom of speech, however I am loath to support freedom of ignorance which is what Bachmann displayed in abundance in her comments. She apparently has no idea of the role that dissent has played in the foundation and evolution of our country. If anyone deserves investigation, it is Michele Bachmann herself. Please at the very least censure her and her highly inappropriate statements. Thank you.
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by m-hadley on 10/18/2008 18:52:44
Thanks mucho, Raine,
I needed that :D
:hug: & :dance:
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
m-hadley on 10/18/2008 18:52:44
Quote by Raine:
FAYE!
Thanks mucho, Raine,
I needed that :D
:hug: & :dance:
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 18:53:27
At this rate, Elwyn Tinklenburg has recieved at LEAST 150,00 dollars in fundraising from across the country as a result of her hate talk last night.
I will go to that petition, but I have a feeling that the people of her district will be censuring her pemanently in the voting booth in a few weeks!
:gobama:
Raine on 10/18/2008 18:53:27
Quote by m-hadley:
Heya crew,
I just signed a petition calling for the censure of BatSh*t Crazy Michele Bachmann over at the following site: Censure Michele Bachmann. if you haven't seen her highly incendiary remarks, a clip is available at the site. Here is my comment that I left on the petition:
Call for the removal of FASCIST Michele Bachmann!
I am writing to you all with the most urgency that I believe that action must be taken immediately to remove Michele Bachmann from Congress. The remarks that she made yesterday on Chris Matthews' show reveal that she has no understanding of the history of this country. I fully support freedom of speech, however I am loath to support freedom of ignorance which is what Bachmann displayed in abundance in her comments. She apparently has no idea of the role that dissent has played in the foundation and evolution of our country. If anyone deserves investigation, it is Michele Bachmann herself. Please at the very least censure her and her highly inappropriate statements. Thank you.
Cheers,
mfaye
:gobama:
I will go to that petition, but I have a feeling that the people of her district will be censuring her pemanently in the voting booth in a few weeks!
:gobama:
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 18:54:50
Raine on 10/18/2008 18:54:50
TEch back up 21-17~!!~~!~!~!~!
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 19:30:38
Raine on 10/18/2008 19:30:38
McCain Spokespeson on the "REAL" Virginia.... What a bunch of asshats.
(btw... TECH WINS!!!! we are now 6-1
)
(btw... TECH WINS!!!! we are now 6-1
)
Comment by Raine on 10/18/2008 19:31:25
Raine on 10/18/2008 19:31:25
We are off to the Little Five Points HAlloween parade! see y'all later!
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/18/2008 20:21:48
Mondobubba on 10/18/2008 20:21:48
Tri, you've never mentioned Pat Metheny is from Waltham. Jeebus, that is better than Tim Mcgraw in my book!
Comment by IzzyBitz on 10/18/2008 20:32:11
IzzyBitz on 10/18/2008 20:32:11
Happy Saturdee!
If you'd like to listen to an interview with Paul Krugman on the day he received the Nobel Prize, go to www.talkradioone.com. It's on the 10/13 show.
Batshit Crazy Lady is certifiable.
If you'd like to listen to an interview with Paul Krugman on the day he received the Nobel Prize, go to www.talkradioone.com. It's on the 10/13 show.
Batshit Crazy Lady is certifiable.
Comment by MMB on 10/18/2008 21:16:00
MMB on 10/18/2008 21:16:00
The Dawgs win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Comment by trojanrabbit on 10/19/2008 00:14:44
trojanrabbit on 10/19/2008 00:14:44
Fuck TBS with the fury of a million white-hot suns. Technical difficulties my ass. Fuckers. So incompetent they can't even put a crawl on the HD feed saying there's a problem.
Comment by 
TriSec on 10/19/2008 01:11:49
Erm?
He's from Kansas. He came here to go to Berklee in the early 70s, maybe. Formed his group, found fame, and has been in the Guitar Department ever since. (Yes, I know him slightly, via Papa TriSec's connections.)
Dunno if he lives in Waltham currently or not.
TriSec on 10/19/2008 01:11:49
Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri, you've never mentioned Pat Metheny is from Waltham. Jeebus, that is better than Tim Mcgraw in my book!
Erm?
He's from Kansas. He came here to go to Berklee in the early 70s, maybe. Formed his group, found fame, and has been in the Guitar Department ever since. (Yes, I know him slightly, via Papa TriSec's connections.)
Dunno if he lives in Waltham currently or not.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 01:43:25
It was in the Wikipedia article on your fair city.
I didn't Mass had like 10 counties.
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 01:43:25
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri, you've never mentioned Pat Metheny is from Waltham. Jeebus, that is better than Tim Mcgraw in my book!
Erm?
He's from Kansas. He came here to go to Berklee in the early 70s, maybe. Formed his group, found fame, and has been in the Guitar Department ever since. (Yes, I know him slightly, via Papa TriSec's connections.)
Dunno if he lives in Waltham currently or not.
It was in the Wikipedia article on your fair city.
I didn't Mass had like 10 counties.
Comment by TriSec on 10/19/2008 01:58:23
*chuckle*
Back in 2003, we were in Palm Beach and had to take a very young Javi to JFK Memorial's ER for an ear infection..
While doing the registration, the young lady asked us what county we were from.
"Middlesex."
"WHAT?"
Of course, JFK messed up the billing, and I made them eat it. Working in the industry has its advantages sometimes...
TriSec on 10/19/2008 01:58:23
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Tri, you've never mentioned Pat Metheny is from Waltham. Jeebus, that is better than Tim Mcgraw in my book!
Erm?
He's from Kansas. He came here to go to Berklee in the early 70s, maybe. Formed his group, found fame, and has been in the Guitar Department ever since. (Yes, I know him slightly, via Papa TriSec's connections.)
Dunno if he lives in Waltham currently or not.
It was in the Wikipedia article on your fair city.
*chuckle*
Back in 2003, we were in Palm Beach and had to take a very young Javi to JFK Memorial's ER for an ear infection..
While doing the registration, the young lady asked us what county we were from.
"Middlesex."
"WHAT?"
Of course, JFK messed up the billing, and I made them eat it. Working in the industry has its advantages sometimes...
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 02:08:35
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 02:08:35
Which is bigger? Maryland or Massachusetts?
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 02:24:55
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 02:24:55
w00t Red Sox take the lead!
Comment by Raine on 10/19/2008 02:31:08
Raine on 10/19/2008 02:31:08
Comment by 
BobR on 10/19/2008 02:33:28
Well, I could have been first but I decided to go to bed instead of just stay up for 24 hours... :P
BobR on 10/19/2008 02:33:28
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Well I could have been first, but my boss started IM'ing me from home.
Well, I could have been first but I decided to go to bed instead of just stay up for 24 hours... :P
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 02:37:54
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 02:37:54
Michelle Bachman Turner Overdrive how many kinds of craaaazy is she?
Comment by BobR on 10/19/2008 02:39:57
I enjoyed it too. Some things were glossed over that I think could have used more examination, and other things had more detail than necessary. It never really explained why a goody-two-shoes like Laura was attracted to him. It showed what an evil fucker Cheney is. It made Dubya's dad and Colin Powell look a little too saintly.
But overall, it really showed how Bush's approach to life in general (and the presidency in particular) was that he felt entitled to everything appreciated nothing, and never really earned anything in his life. It was a pretty scathing indictment of him.
BobR on 10/19/2008 02:39:57
Quote by Raine:
I liked the movie. I foundit to far more of an idictment of what the criminals in office did than the description Stone has been giving (being a study about a man with Daddy issues)
Good character studies. very on point as to what happened historically, it would be good for Americans to see.
I enjoyed it too. Some things were glossed over that I think could have used more examination, and other things had more detail than necessary. It never really explained why a goody-two-shoes like Laura was attracted to him. It showed what an evil fucker Cheney is. It made Dubya's dad and Colin Powell look a little too saintly.
But overall, it really showed how Bush's approach to life in general (and the presidency in particular) was that he felt entitled to everything appreciated nothing, and never really earned anything in his life. It was a pretty scathing indictment of him.
Comment by BobR on 10/19/2008 02:41:43
Tech too!
Ga representin'.... yo yohhhh.... :awkward white boy hand gestures:
BobR on 10/19/2008 02:41:43
Quote by MMB:
The Dawgs win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tech too!
Ga representin'.... yo yohhhh.... :awkward white boy hand gestures:
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 02:55:37
Get down with your bad white self Bobber! :throw gang signs at Bob:
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 02:55:37
Quote by BobR:Quote by MMB:
The Dawgs win !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tech too!
Ga representin'.... yo yohhhh.... :awkward white boy hand gestures:
Get down with your bad white self Bobber! :throw gang signs at Bob:
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 03:02:48
It was okay, but I don't think I learned any revelations about W. It seems as if Stone wanted to make "George W. Bush for Dummies." Much of the stuff that was covered were things I already knew, the drinking, the failing upward. The callow sense of entitlement. I do agree that Stone let Colin Powell off to lightly. If he had a pair he would have resigned over the war.
It all the press Stone was going on about you think you Bush, but you don't. Well Ollie ya didn't tell me anything I didn't know. I think this is because I like the rest of us here have been actually paying attention for the past 8 years. We know what a dick Bush is. We know how awful his appointees have been. We know how corrupt they have been.
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 03:02:48
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
I liked the movie. I foundit to far more of an idictment of what the criminals in office did than the description Stone has been giving (being a study about a man with Daddy issues)
Good character studies. very on point as to what happened historically, it would be good for Americans to see.
I enjoyed it too. Some things were glossed over that I think could have used more examination, and other things had more detail than necessary. It never really explained why a goody-two-shoes like Laura was attracted to him. It showed what an evil fucker Cheney is. It made Dubya's dad and Colin Powell look a little too saintly.
But overall, it really showed how Bush's approach to life in general (and the presidency in particular) was that he felt entitled to everything appreciated nothing, and never really earned anything in his life. It was a pretty scathing indictment of him.
It was okay, but I don't think I learned any revelations about W. It seems as if Stone wanted to make "George W. Bush for Dummies." Much of the stuff that was covered were things I already knew, the drinking, the failing upward. The callow sense of entitlement. I do agree that Stone let Colin Powell off to lightly. If he had a pair he would have resigned over the war.
It all the press Stone was going on about you think you Bush, but you don't. Well Ollie ya didn't tell me anything I didn't know. I think this is because I like the rest of us here have been actually paying attention for the past 8 years. We know what a dick Bush is. We know how awful his appointees have been. We know how corrupt they have been.
Comment by TriSec on 10/19/2008 03:08:04
Maryland: 12,407 square miles (#42)
Massachusetts: 10,555 square miles (#44)
Not by much.
TriSec on 10/19/2008 03:08:04
Quote by Mondobubba:
Which is bigger? Maryland or Massachusetts?
Maryland: 12,407 square miles (#42)
Massachusetts: 10,555 square miles (#44)
Not by much.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 03:20:51
I think that The Bay State has a much higher population density than the Old Line State.
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 03:20:51
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Which is bigger? Maryland or Massachusetts?
Maryland: 12,407 square miles (#42)
Massachusetts: 10,555 square miles (#44)
Not by much.
I think that The Bay State has a much higher population density than the Old Line State.
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 03:33:25
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 03:33:25
Hey Loren, Hey Tina. :rofl:
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 03:35:05
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 03:35:05
Okay the Sarah Palin bit has been funny. Now go back to your hotel.
Comment by TriSec on 10/19/2008 03:57:41
TriSec on 10/19/2008 03:57:41
: Darth Cheney :
All too easy. Perhaps the Rays are not as powerful as the Emperor has foreseen...
WE'RE GOING TO GAME 7!
All too easy. Perhaps the Rays are not as powerful as the Emperor has foreseen...
WE'RE GOING TO GAME 7!
Comment by Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 04:01:27
You doubted the Radio.
Mondobubba on 10/19/2008 04:01:27
Quote by TriSec:
: Darth Cheney :
All too easy. Perhaps the Rays are not as powerful as the Emperor has foreseen...
WE'RE GOING TO GAME 7!
You doubted the Radio.