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Passivity is Vice
Author: Mondobubba
Date: 11/20/2008 13:38:15
Lets give it up for Miss Bristol Palin Thing she had four kittens! Grandma Raine was up way late birthin' babies! New life people, new cute babies. You know you want one! 
I mentioned this last week in a blog posting, but it got lost in the general blog chatter. I had just finished reading Chris Hedges' book American Fascists. Which I highly recommend, by the way. Hedges breaks it all down about the Christian right in detail. His last comment was especially illuminating, here it is in full:
I do not deny the right of Christian radicals to be, to believe and worship as they choose. But I will not engage in a dialogue with those who deny my right to be, who delegitimize my faith and denounce my struggle before God as worthless. All dialogue must include respect and tolerance the beliefs, worth and dignity of others, including those outside the nation and faith. When this respect is denied, this clash ideologies to be merely a difference of opinion and becomes a fight for survival. This movement seeks, in the name of Christianity and American democracy, to destroy what it claims to defend. I do not believe that America will inevitably become a fascist state or that the Christian Right is the Nazi Party. But I do believe that the radical Christian Right is a sworn and potent enemy of the open society. its ideology bears within it the tenets of a Christian fascism...the movement stands poised to manipulate fear and chaos ruthlessly and reshape America in ways that have not been seen since the nation's founding. All Americans-not only those of faith-who care about our open society must learn to speak about this movement with a new vocabulary, to give up passivity, to challenge this movement's deluded appropriation of Christianity and do everything possible to defend tolerance. The attacks by this movement on the right and beliefs of Muslims, Jews, immigrants, gays, lesbians, women, scholars, scientists, those they dismiss as "nominal Christians," and those they brand with the curse of "secular humanism" are an attack on all of us, on our values, our freedoms, and ultimately our democracy. Tolerance is a virtue, but tolerance coupled with passivity is a vice.
Let that last sentence sink in for a minute. I was making this very mistake last Thursday when there was a wide ranging discussion here about the Mormons, Prop H8 and money. I was showing the vice of passivity. But no more. I am not going to quietly go about my business, tsking to myself about yahoo Christians. I will do what I can to make a stand against their bad values and twisted version of what Christ was preaching. This is our country we need to be vigilant. I've said my piece, blog away my peeps.
I mentioned this last week in a blog posting, but it got lost in the general blog chatter. I had just finished reading Chris Hedges' book American Fascists. Which I highly recommend, by the way. Hedges breaks it all down about the Christian right in detail. His last comment was especially illuminating, here it is in full:
I do not deny the right of Christian radicals to be, to believe and worship as they choose. But I will not engage in a dialogue with those who deny my right to be, who delegitimize my faith and denounce my struggle before God as worthless. All dialogue must include respect and tolerance the beliefs, worth and dignity of others, including those outside the nation and faith. When this respect is denied, this clash ideologies to be merely a difference of opinion and becomes a fight for survival. This movement seeks, in the name of Christianity and American democracy, to destroy what it claims to defend. I do not believe that America will inevitably become a fascist state or that the Christian Right is the Nazi Party. But I do believe that the radical Christian Right is a sworn and potent enemy of the open society. its ideology bears within it the tenets of a Christian fascism...the movement stands poised to manipulate fear and chaos ruthlessly and reshape America in ways that have not been seen since the nation's founding. All Americans-not only those of faith-who care about our open society must learn to speak about this movement with a new vocabulary, to give up passivity, to challenge this movement's deluded appropriation of Christianity and do everything possible to defend tolerance. The attacks by this movement on the right and beliefs of Muslims, Jews, immigrants, gays, lesbians, women, scholars, scientists, those they dismiss as "nominal Christians," and those they brand with the curse of "secular humanism" are an attack on all of us, on our values, our freedoms, and ultimately our democracy. Tolerance is a virtue, but tolerance coupled with passivity is a vice.
Let that last sentence sink in for a minute. I was making this very mistake last Thursday when there was a wide ranging discussion here about the Mormons, Prop H8 and money. I was showing the vice of passivity. But no more. I am not going to quietly go about my business, tsking to myself about yahoo Christians. I will do what I can to make a stand against their bad values and twisted version of what Christ was preaching. This is our country we need to be vigilant. I've said my piece, blog away my peeps.
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Comment by 
Random on 11/20/2008 13:46:50
Random on 11/20/2008 13:46:50
Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 13:50:52
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 13:50:52
Morning! :hug:
Do we have kitten pix? Do they have names yet? Boys or girls?
Do we have kitten pix? Do they have names yet? Boys or girls?
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 13:51:00
I propose that there be a unit to measure batshit crazy. We shall call it a bachman. This particular statement is about a megabachman of crazy. What do you all think?
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 13:51:00
Quote by Random:
Bat shit insane Congress womanKathrine HarrisMichelle Bachman.
I propose that there be a unit to measure batshit crazy. We shall call it a bachman. This particular statement is about a megabachman of crazy. What do you all think?
Comment by 
m-hadley on 11/20/2008 13:51:29
m-hadley on 11/20/2008 13:51:29
Bravo Mondo,
I will put American Facists on my reading list (from the Liberry). Today is one of my most favorite days of the year - it is the third Thursday in November and that means that Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive! Happy beveraging, everybodee :D
Cheers,
mfaye
I will put American Facists on my reading list (from the Liberry). Today is one of my most favorite days of the year - it is the third Thursday in November and that means that Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive! Happy beveraging, everybodee :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 13:52:12
Raine sez pic laters. No sexing yet, no mention of names. I'm sure Grammy Raine will let us know later.
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 13:52:12
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning! :hug:
Do we have kitten pix? Do they have names yet? Boys or girls?
Raine sez pic laters. No sexing yet, no mention of names. I'm sure Grammy Raine will let us know later.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 13:53:40
It is most happiest time of the year? Tri will be verra excited too. I do believe he will be making a trip to his favorite packy later today to stock up.
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 13:53:40
Quote by m-hadley:
Bravo Mondo,
I will put American Facists on my reading list (from the Liberry). Today is one of my most favorite days of the year - it is the third Thursday in November and that means that Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive! Happy beveraging, everybodee :D
Cheers,
mfaye
It is most happiest time of the year? Tri will be verra excited too. I do believe he will be making a trip to his favorite packy later today to stock up.
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/20/2008 13:56:16
Why, another BJN freak? Who knew what wine-swilling liberals we all are?
TriSec on 11/20/2008 13:56:16
Quote by m-hadley:
Bravo Mondo,
I will put American Facists on my reading list (from the Liberry). Today is one of my most favorite days of the year - it is the third Thursday in November and that means that Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive! Happy beveraging, everybodee :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Why, another BJN freak? Who knew what wine-swilling liberals we all are?
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 14:04:03
It indeed has rolled out this morning - or last night to some stores ;)
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 14:04:03
Quote by m-hadley:
Bravo Mondo,
I will put American Facists on my reading list (from the Liberry). Today is one of my most favorite days of the year - it is the third Thursday in November and that means that Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive! Happy beveraging, everybodee :D
Cheers,
mfaye
It indeed has rolled out this morning - or last night to some stores ;)
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 14:05:46
I look forward to it :D
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 14:05:46
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
Morning! :hug:
Do we have kitten pix? Do they have names yet? Boys or girls?
Raine sez pic laters. No sexing yet, no mention of names. I'm sure Grammy Raine will let us know later.
I look forward to it :D
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 14:09:55
I think that is a little too sane for what she said.
Random on 11/20/2008 14:09:55
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Bat shit insane Congress womanKathrine HarrisMichelle Bachman.
I propose that there be a unit to measure batshit crazy. We shall call it a bachman. This particular statement is about a megabachman of crazy. What do you all think?
I think that is a little too sane for what she said.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 14:12:50
We need to dial it in. Certainly you don't mean a gigabachman!
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 14:12:50
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Bat shit insane Congress womanKathrine HarrisMichelle Bachman.
I propose that there be a unit to measure batshit crazy. We shall call it a bachman. This particular statement is about a megabachman of crazy. What do you all think?
I think that is a little too sane for what she said.
We need to dial it in. Certainly you don't mean a gigabachman!
Comment by 
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 14:18:56
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 14:18:56
Morning all.. I shudder at the thought of the gigabachmann! :sprint:
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 11/20/2008 14:21:36
Will in Chicago on 11/20/2008 14:21:36
Good morning, bloggers!!! Excellent post, Mondo!!
The Religious Right have long troubled me as a liberal Jew, who is seen as not entirely American by many of their members. Indeed, I worry about the rise in hate crimes since Obama's election. There are some very desperate people out there, but I will not hide and cower like a frightened child. I will stand up for my own rights and those of others. As someone at Buzzflash wrote, Right Wing's Armies of Darkness March On but we should not waver. Indeed, what frightens bullies the most are people prepared to take a stand.
The early edition of the Daily Headlines are up over at UNN.
The Religious Right have long troubled me as a liberal Jew, who is seen as not entirely American by many of their members. Indeed, I worry about the rise in hate crimes since Obama's election. There are some very desperate people out there, but I will not hide and cower like a frightened child. I will stand up for my own rights and those of others. As someone at Buzzflash wrote, Right Wing's Armies of Darkness March On but we should not waver. Indeed, what frightens bullies the most are people prepared to take a stand.
The early edition of the Daily Headlines are up over at UNN.
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 14:23:00
Well, contridicting something that was out of your mouth, that was broadcast live on national television, giga seems...appropriate.
Random on 11/20/2008 14:23:00
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Bat shit insane Congress womanKathrine HarrisMichelle Bachman.
I propose that there be a unit to measure batshit crazy. We shall call it a bachman. This particular statement is about a megabachman of crazy. What do you all think?
I think that is a little too sane for what she said.
We need to dial it in. Certainly you don't mean a gigabachman!
Well, contridicting something that was out of your mouth, that was broadcast live on national television, giga seems...appropriate.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 14:24:58
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 14:24:58
Mondo!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 14:26:19
That is a whole lotta bat shit crazy!
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 14:26:19
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all.. I shudder at the thought of the gigabachmann! :sprint:
That is a whole lotta bat shit crazy!
Comment by m-hadley on 11/20/2008 14:28:05
m-hadley on 11/20/2008 14:28:05
MONDO Rocks 
Cheers,
mfaye
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/20/2008 14:28:40
Euripides wrote: Whom the gods would destroy, they first drive mad. In the case of Bachman, I suspect that would be a very short drive in a clown car.
Will in Chicago on 11/20/2008 14:28:40
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:
Bat shit insane Congress womanKathrine HarrisMichelle Bachman.
I propose that there be a unit to measure batshit crazy. We shall call it a bachman. This particular statement is about a megabachman of crazy. What do you all think?
I think that is a little too sane for what she said.
We need to dial it in. Certainly you don't mean a gigabachman!
Well, contridicting something that was out of your mouth, that was broadcast live on national television, giga seems...appropriate.
Euripides wrote: Whom the gods would destroy, they first drive mad. In the case of Bachman, I suspect that would be a very short drive in a clown car.
Comment by m-hadley on 11/20/2008 14:31:07
I am such a vino geek - I have every bottle since 1999 of the Georges Duboeuf BN lined up on my window sill in my kitchen
Oooops, perhaps I've said too much :P
Cheers,
mfaye
m-hadley on 11/20/2008 14:31:07
Quote by TriSec:Quote by m-hadley:
Bravo Mondo,
I will put American Facists on my reading list (from the Liberry). Today is one of my most favorite days of the year - it is the third Thursday in November and that means that Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive! Happy beveraging, everybodee :D
Cheers,
mfaye
Why, another BJN freak? Who knew what wine-swilling liberals we all are?
I am such a vino geek - I have every bottle since 1999 of the Georges Duboeuf BN lined up on my window sill in my kitchen
Oooops, perhaps I've said too much :PCheers,
mfaye
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 14:35:36
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 14:35:36
I will be off to the grocery store. I will be leaving Momma on for my Cat Overlords.
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 14:40:34
always wanted to dirve in a clown car
Random on 11/20/2008 14:40:34
Quote by Will in Phoenix:
Euripides wrote: Whom the gods would destroy, they first drive mad. In the case of Bachman, I suspect that would be a very short drive in a clown car.
always wanted to dirve in a clown car
Comment by 
BobR on 11/20/2008 14:41:25
BobR on 11/20/2008 14:41:25
morning folks... :coffee:
We were up to 1:30 last night with momma cat and the kittens. All are doing well. Raine had to deal with the yucky mess (I was at work). She has a couple pics on her camera; if she doesn't get up soon, I'll upload them.
We were up to 1:30 last night with momma cat and the kittens. All are doing well. Raine had to deal with the yucky mess (I was at work). She has a couple pics on her camera; if she doesn't get up soon, I'll upload them.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 14:43:49
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 14:43:49
Mmm Moma's plummer's crack. Howdee doo! Look at those low rise jeans! :Squeezy: What I'm trying to help the unlicensed plumber/radio host!
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 14:46:33
BobR on 11/20/2008 14:46:33
oh - and thanks for the thought-provoking blog post Mondo. I would've like to see some examples of what he was referring to...
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 14:52:31
:rofl: :clap:
BobR on 11/20/2008 14:52:31
Quote by Will in Phoenix:
Euripides wrote: Whom the gods would destroy, they first drive mad. In the case of Bachman, I suspect that would be a very short drive in a clown car.
:rofl: :clap:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 15:08:56
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 15:08:56
oh that's too funny -it's 6 degress of SMS
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:13:50
livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:13:50
Good morning everyone. 
Well my weekend's over. Today is my Monday but at least it's also payday.
Well my weekend's over. Today is my Monday but at least it's also payday.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 15:31:28
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 15:31:28
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 15:38:53
Oh Bobber, I told Raine it would be short and to the point. Buy the book. Or better yet, go to your local lye-berry and check it out.
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 15:38:53
Quote by BobR:
oh - and thanks for the thought-provoking blog post Mondo. I would've like to see some examples of what he was referring to...
Oh Bobber, I told Raine it would be short and to the point. Buy the book. Or better yet, go to your local lye-berry and check it out.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 15:39:14
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 15:39:14
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 15:46:25
BobR on 11/20/2008 15:46:25
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 15:46:52
Have they checked Cheney's basement?
BobR on 11/20/2008 15:46:52
Quote by Scoopster:
Oh boy...
The DA who indicted Cheney & Alberto Gonzales is "missing".......
Have they checked Cheney's basement?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 15:47:14
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 15:47:14
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 15:47:18
That's a weird pay schedule...
BobR on 11/20/2008 15:47:18
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
Well my weekend's over. Today is my Monday but at least it's also payday.
That's a weird pay schedule...
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 15:48:16
or despair... either one... :P
BobR on 11/20/2008 15:48:16
Quote by Mondobubba:
Why lookee here, chapter two "The Culture of Dispare" from American Fascists
or despair... either one... :P
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:48:21
To quote Zowie: F**kers.
livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:48:21
Quote by BobR:Quote by Scoopster:
Bush poised to gut the Endangered Species Act
pigs.
To quote Zowie: F**kers.
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:49:05
If I worked a normal Monday-Friday schedule , it wouldn't be.
livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:49:05
Quote by BobR:Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
Well my weekend's over. Today is my Monday but at least it's also payday.
That's a weird pay schedule...
If I worked a normal Monday-Friday schedule , it wouldn't be.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 15:55:02
:coughwiseasscough:
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 15:55:02
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Why lookee here, chapter two "The Culture of Dispare" from American Fascists
or despair... either one... :P
:coughwiseasscough:
Comment by 
Raine on 11/20/2008 15:56:40
Raine on 11/20/2008 15:56:40
Good morning!
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:57:20
livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:57:20
What was that last caller talking about? 
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:58:06
livingonli on 11/20/2008 15:58:06
Good morning, Raine. I guess you were worn out with the cat birthin' and the flavin' .
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 15:58:50
SCOTUS needs to STAY THE F*CK OUT of our elections!
Raine on 11/20/2008 15:58:50
No. no. no. NO!!!!
SCOTUS needs to STAY THE F*CK OUT of our elections!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 15:59:40
Morning to you ace cat midwife!
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 15:59:40
Quote by Raine:
Good morning!
Morning to you ace cat midwife!
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 15:59:57
Raine on 11/20/2008 15:59:57
Mondo, thanks so much for the Pinch hit this morning! ::: tip hat :::
Nice work sir.. it is a message that is indeed important.
Nice work sir.. it is a message that is indeed important.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:01:16
Do you really think they will actually hear this case? Doubtful. I will say it now dismissed without comment.
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:01:16
Quote by Raine:No. no. no. NO!!!!
SCOTUS needs to STAY THE F*CK OUT of our elections!
Do you really think they will actually hear this case? Doubtful. I will say it now dismissed without comment.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 16:09:04
I'd like to see one comment - this asshole has to pay the court costs for filing such a bullshit lawsuit.
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 16:09:04
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:No. no. no. NO!!!!
SCOTUS needs to STAY THE F*CK OUT of our elections!
Do you really think they will actually hear this case? Doubtful. I will say it now dismissed without comment.
I'd like to see one comment - this asshole has to pay the court costs for filing such a bullshit lawsuit.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:12:51
Hey :hug:
how are the kitties this morning?
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:12:51
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:
Good morning!
Morning to you ace cat midwife!
Hey :hug:
how are the kitties this morning?
Comment by 
MMB on 11/20/2008 16:13:50
MMB on 11/20/2008 16:13:50
WOW BIG WORDS AND IDEAS 
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:13:57
Good point. Pay court costs, the shame of being slappined ruthlessly down.
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:13:57
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Raine:No. no. no. NO!!!!
SCOTUS needs to STAY THE F*CK OUT of our elections!
Do you really think they will actually hear this case? Doubtful. I will say it now dismissed without comment.
I'd like to see one comment - this asshole has to pay the court costs for filing such a bullshit lawsuit.
Good point. Pay court costs, the shame of being slappined ruthlessly down.
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 16:14:53
Raine on 11/20/2008 16:14:53
Waxman has been made Chair of Energy! Dingal out!
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 16:16:23
Raine on 11/20/2008 16:16:23
Janet Napolitano has been picked to head DHS!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:21:44
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:21:44
ya, lets not travel there again shall we 
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 16:32:20
livingonli on 11/20/2008 16:32:20
How many times can Elliot Spitzer's hooker be on TV?
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 16:34:28
BobR on 11/20/2008 16:34:28
Kitten pics!!!
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 16:35:03
BobR on 11/20/2008 16:35:03
and happy Momma:
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 16:36:17
Raine on 11/20/2008 16:36:17
When is the next Governor Election in Arizona?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:36:46
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! I like the Bristol foot for scale.
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:36:46
Quote by BobR:
Kitten pics!!!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! I like the Bristol foot for scale.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:38:25
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:38:25
MNRN? Is that you? Beth in Minneapolis!
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 16:39:04
There's a whore joke in there, but i just can't think of it.
Random on 11/20/2008 16:39:04
Quote by livingonli:
How many times can Elliot Spitzer's hooker be on TV?
There's a whore joke in there, but i just can't think of it.
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 16:40:01
Random on 11/20/2008 16:40:01
Also, the cats are cute.
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 16:45:01
Raine on 11/20/2008 16:45:01
Random, come to Atlanta, you can have one! :P
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 16:45:13
Random on 11/20/2008 16:45:13
damn you NBC...i watch online so i don't have to keeep watching the same tide commercial over and over again
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 16:49:08
Random has three. Raine'll have to wait for a spot to open up.
Random on 11/20/2008 16:49:08
Quote by Raine:
Random, come to Atlanta, you can have one! :P
Random has three. Raine'll have to wait for a spot to open up.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 16:49:38
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 16:49:38
OMG KITTENS!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:51:37
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:51:37
I put my I voted sticker on the back of my Obama/Biden pin :p
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:52:06
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:52:06
That is why Jazz is not the Official Cat of the SMS. Rio, Cassie & Missie are!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:52:49
I'm saving my Obama/Biden sign.
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 16:52:49
Quote by wickedpam:
I put my I voted sticker on the back of my Obama/Biden pin :p
I'm saving my Obama/Biden sign.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:53:01
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:53:01
AAAaaaaawwwwwww! Cuteness O'Kitties!!!! 
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:53:35
mine is lovingly folded and ready to be stored too
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 16:53:35
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I put my I voted sticker on the back of my Obama/Biden pin :p
I'm saving my Obama/Biden sign.
mine is lovingly folded and ready to be stored too
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 16:58:37
livingonli on 11/20/2008 16:58:37
Why doesn't New York have I voted stickers?
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 16:58:55
4 of them... stressful night for Raine.
I thought one was not going to make it.
I call him the lil deadhead.
<--- cuz we don't have a stealy emoticon.
Raine on 11/20/2008 16:58:55
Quote by Scoopster:
OMG KITTENS!!!
4 of them... stressful night for Raine.
I thought one was not going to make it.
I call him the lil deadhead.
<--- cuz we don't have a stealy emoticon.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 17:00:21
Folded! :coils in mock comic guy horror: Do you have one of the rain proof plastic ones?
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 17:00:21
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I put my I voted sticker on the back of my Obama/Biden pin :p
I'm saving my Obama/Biden sign.
mine is lovingly folded and ready to be stored too
Folded! :coils in mock comic guy horror: Do you have one of the rain proof plastic ones?
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 17:00:45
Raine on 11/20/2008 17:00:45
BTW...
:party: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE BIDEN!!! :party:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 17:04:43
yes - why?
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 17:04:43
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I put my I voted sticker on the back of my Obama/Biden pin :p
I'm saving my Obama/Biden sign.
mine is lovingly folded and ready to be stored too
Folded! :coils in mock comic guy horror: Do you have one of the rain proof plastic ones?
yes - why?
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 17:05:36
you'd think they would
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 17:05:36
Quote by livingonli:
Why doesn't New York have I voted stickers?
you'd think they would
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 17:08:27
I don't know what happened to mine. :shrug:
no biggie - having the big O in the White House is much more important.
BobR on 11/20/2008 17:08:27
Quote by wickedpam:
I put my I voted sticker on the back of my Obama/Biden pin :p
I don't know what happened to mine. :shrug:
no biggie - having the big O in the White House is much more important.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 17:11:11
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 17:11:11
I wanna job with Facebook! Check out the benes and perks:
Facebook rewards its employees with great salaries and options packages, plus numerous benefits and perks:
* Medical, dental and vision plans with no premium for employees
* 401(k) plan
* 21 vacation days per year, plus 8 company holidays
* Day care subsidy for parents
* Complimentary catered breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
* Dry cleaning and laundry service onsite
* Free downtown parking permit
* Subsidized gym membership
* Up to 4 months paid parental leave
* Your option of 15" Apple MacBook Pro or IBM ThinkPad with large screen LCD monitor
That 21 vacation days kinda sucks, it is that Paid Time Off thing, which covers your sick days and vacation days. But the MacBook Pro makes up for it.
Facebook rewards its employees with great salaries and options packages, plus numerous benefits and perks:
* Medical, dental and vision plans with no premium for employees
* 401(k) plan
* 21 vacation days per year, plus 8 company holidays
* Day care subsidy for parents
* Complimentary catered breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
* Dry cleaning and laundry service onsite
* Free downtown parking permit
* Subsidized gym membership
* Up to 4 months paid parental leave
* Your option of 15" Apple MacBook Pro or IBM ThinkPad with large screen LCD monitor
That 21 vacation days kinda sucks, it is that Paid Time Off thing, which covers your sick days and vacation days. But the MacBook Pro makes up for it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 17:12:52
Folding it if it were card stock would ruin the collectability. Livin, you are the blog go to collector geek, explain!
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 17:12:52
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
I put my I voted sticker on the back of my Obama/Biden pin :p
I'm saving my Obama/Biden sign.
mine is lovingly folded and ready to be stored too
Folded! :coils in mock comic guy horror: Do you have one of the rain proof plastic ones?
yes - why?
Folding it if it were card stock would ruin the collectability. Livin, you are the blog go to collector geek, explain!
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 17:15:50
livingonli on 11/20/2008 17:15:50
Because folding creates creases which cause the decline in value. This usually applies to comic books which have to look like they were at least rarely read without the pages or spine being folded up.
Comment by 
IzzyBitz on 11/20/2008 17:26:24
IzzyBitz on 11/20/2008 17:26:24
Orange baby kitties. 
Congratulations Caribou Palin ATL!
Congratulations Caribou Palin ATL!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 17:27:28
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 17:27:28
then how else am I to store my sign so that it shall remain as lovely as when I first got it?
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 17:40:42
Raine on 11/20/2008 17:40:42
I am gonns post a rumour I just heard...
It's from a reliable source...
It's from a reliable source...
Hearing bigger role in the Senate may trump SecState for Hillary.
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 17:45:55
livingonli on 11/20/2008 17:45:55
How come the comments aren't displayed? They vanished.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 17:47:03
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 17:47:03
What the.... all the comments went POOF! :O
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 18:01:19
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 18:01:19
Check out this amicus brief filed by one of the Friends of H8..
Someone should tell these idiots we live in America, not Judea.
Someone should tell these idiots we live in America, not Judea.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/20/2008 18:18:36
Will in Chicago on 11/20/2008 18:18:36
Okay, I left, came back, and the blog comments have vanished? (Showing 87 comments listed in a link, last by Raine at 11:17:16 AM Mountain Time.)
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 18:19:33
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 18:19:33
:( I still can't see the bloggie comments.. This is weird!
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 18:29:29
BobR on 11/20/2008 18:29:29
Fixed.
Sorry, working on some enhancements... :shrug:
Sorry, working on some enhancements... :shrug:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 18:29:34
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 18:29:34
did someone get into the disappearing ink :p
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 18:31:52
Raine on 11/20/2008 18:31:52
The kittens got into the hamster cage!
Hi will!!!
Want a kitten?
Hi will!!!
Want a kitten?
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 18:42:30
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 18:42:30
Comment by TriSec on 11/20/2008 18:45:37
TriSec on 11/20/2008 18:45:37
Afternoon, comrades!
Sad day in TriSec land....my office spouse is decamping for greener pastures, 'tis her penultimate day in the department. (Fortunately, she's staying with Athena).
In any case...not as dramatic as new kitties, but I seem to have saved my fountain pen from an untimely demise today. Hadn't been writing well, even after a breakdown and cleaning, until I tried the new bottle of ink. Working smooth and blue now!
Alas, just like me.
Sad day in TriSec land....my office spouse is decamping for greener pastures, 'tis her penultimate day in the department. (Fortunately, she's staying with Athena).
In any case...not as dramatic as new kitties, but I seem to have saved my fountain pen from an untimely demise today. Hadn't been writing well, even after a breakdown and cleaning, until I tried the new bottle of ink. Working smooth and blue now!
Alas, just like me.
Comment by TriSec on 11/20/2008 18:52:23
TriSec on 11/20/2008 18:52:23
Harvard Square is a little sadder today.
:kickcan:
But I don't go there anymore, either. Used to be the only place in town to pick up a Daily Telegraph or a Pravda; just a couple of clicks on the mouse now.
:kickcan:
But I don't go there anymore, either. Used to be the only place in town to pick up a Daily Telegraph or a Pravda; just a couple of clicks on the mouse now.
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 19:32:24
:cry: I always stopped there when I would visit Boston. I used to like seeing the papers from other places and as a TV Guide collector, I would also pick up other Sunday papers for the TV supplements.
They still have a small selection in the train stations in NYC but that always had the largest selection of papers and magazines. There used to be a big out of town newsstand in Times Square as well, but it was driven out by the Disneyfication of Times Square along with the porn.
livingonli on 11/20/2008 19:32:24
Quote by TriSec:
Harvard Square is a little sadder today.
:kickcan:
But I don't go there anymore, either. Used to be the only place in town to pick up a Daily Telegraph or a Pravda; just a couple of clicks on the mouse now.
:cry: I always stopped there when I would visit Boston. I used to like seeing the papers from other places and as a TV Guide collector, I would also pick up other Sunday papers for the TV supplements.
They still have a small selection in the train stations in NYC but that always had the largest selection of papers and magazines. There used to be a big out of town newsstand in Times Square as well, but it was driven out by the Disneyfication of Times Square along with the porn.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 19:34:00
Oh voter intent, how we evade thee!
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 19:34:00
Oh voter intent, how we evade thee!
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 19:36:39
Random on 11/20/2008 19:36:39
Analyze your blog
4F:
ESTP - The Doers
The active and play-ful type. They are especially attuned to people and things around them and often full of energy, talking, joking and engaging in physical out-door activities.
The Doers are happiest with action-filled work which craves their full attention and focus. They might be very impulsive and more keen on starting something new than following it through. They might have a problem with sitting still or remaining inactive for any period of time.
4F:
ESTP - The Doers
The active and play-ful type. They are especially attuned to people and things around them and often full of energy, talking, joking and engaging in physical out-door activities.
The Doers are happiest with action-filled work which craves their full attention and focus. They might be very impulsive and more keen on starting something new than following it through. They might have a problem with sitting still or remaining inactive for any period of time.
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 19:43:24
Random on 11/20/2008 19:43:24
Random's Blog:
ESFP - The Performers
The entertaining and friendly type. They are especially attuned to pleasure and beauty and like to fill their surroundings with soft fabrics, bright colors and sweet smells. They live in the present moment and don´t like to plan ahead - they are always in risk of exhausting themselves.
The enjoy work that makes them able to help other people in a concrete and visible way. They tend to avoid conflicts and rarely initiate confrontation - qualities that can make it hard for them in management positions.
ESFP - The Performers
The entertaining and friendly type. They are especially attuned to pleasure and beauty and like to fill their surroundings with soft fabrics, bright colors and sweet smells. They live in the present moment and don´t like to plan ahead - they are always in risk of exhausting themselves.
The enjoy work that makes them able to help other people in a concrete and visible way. They tend to avoid conflicts and rarely initiate confrontation - qualities that can make it hard for them in management positions.
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 19:45:53
Random on 11/20/2008 19:45:53
Blog Gender analyzer
Random's blog:
We guess http://homeofrandom.blogspot.com/ is written by a woman (58%), however it's quite gender neutral.
Random's going to go cry now.
Random's blog:
We guess http://homeofrandom.blogspot.com/ is written by a woman (58%), however it's quite gender neutral.
Random's going to go cry now.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/20/2008 20:05:49
I'm kinda bittersweet on this. George's time running the team has been turbulent to say the least, but at least towards the end he made a good run at it.
BTW here's to hoping Hal is a much better owner/manager than his idiot brother Hank.
Scoopster on 11/20/2008 20:05:49
Quote by Raine:
The end of an Era: The Boss' reign is officially over.
I'm kinda bittersweet on this. George's time running the team has been turbulent to say the least, but at least towards the end he made a good run at it.
BTW here's to hoping Hal is a much better owner/manager than his idiot brother Hank.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 20:09:36
In a mylar bag, flat away from sunlight to prevent fading. You should also keep it in climate controlled environment.
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 20:09:36
Quote by wickedpam:
then how else am I to store my sign so that it shall remain as lovely as when I first got it?
In a mylar bag, flat away from sunlight to prevent fading. You should also keep it in climate controlled environment.
Comment by TriSec on 11/20/2008 20:11:26
TriSec on 11/20/2008 20:11:26
No love lost from Red Sox nation, but reading the story I'm sorry to see Mr. Steinbrenner give it up because of declining health.
While we may disagree on methods, there is no doubting his love of the game and his team. Would that more could be as loyal to something as he.
:peace:
While we may disagree on methods, there is no doubting his love of the game and his team. Would that more could be as loyal to something as he.
:peace:
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 20:13:39
Dig those pants and the leisure suit style jacket in the 70s picture o Steinbrenner and Billy Martin. Is anybody in that picture wearing a natural fiber?
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 20:13:39
Quote by Raine:
The end of an Era: The Boss' reign is officially over.
Dig those pants and the leisure suit style jacket in the 70s picture o Steinbrenner and Billy Martin. Is anybody in that picture wearing a natural fiber?
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 20:23:37
"the one with the cooties"
Ouch.
(I gotta say I like that Rick Sanchez.)
Raine on 11/20/2008 20:23:37
"the one with the cooties"
Ouch.
(I gotta say I like that Rick Sanchez.)
Comment by wickedpam on 11/20/2008 20:29:20
wickedpam on 11/20/2008 20:29:20
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
then how else am I to store my sign so that it shall remain as lovely as when I first got it?
In a mylar bag, flat away from sunlight to prevent fading. You should also keep it in climate controlled environment.
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 20:30:26
:hug:
Gender nuetral is good thing!
Raine on 11/20/2008 20:30:26
Quote by Random:
Blog Gender analyzer
Random's blog:
We guess http://homeofrandom.blogspot.com/ is written by a woman (58%), however it's quite gender neutral.
Random's going to go cry now.
:hug:
Gender nuetral is good thing!
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 20:31:56
it's 58% sure that i'm a woman!
Random on 11/20/2008 20:31:56
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
Blog Gender analyzer
Random's blog:
We guess http://homeofrandom.blogspot.com/ is written by a woman (58%), however it's quite gender neutral.
Random's going to go cry now.
:hug:
Gender nuetral is good thing!
it's 58% sure that i'm a woman!
Comment by Random on 11/20/2008 20:44:07
Random on 11/20/2008 20:44:07
It's 92% sure the author of this site is a woman.
Comment by livingonli on 11/20/2008 20:56:16
livingonli on 11/20/2008 20:56:16
And now it's time for me to dredge off to the salt mine. 
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 21:20:19
Raine on 11/20/2008 21:20:19
I want a book deal.
Joe The plumber has one... so why not me?
Joe The plumber has one... so why not me?
Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, the presidential campaign fixture and John McCain advocate better known as Joe the Plumber, won’t have to open his own plumbing business just yet: he has signed a deal to write “Joe the Plumber: Fighting for the American Dream.” PearlGate Publishing, a small publisher in Austin, Tex., announced the book on its Web site, pearlgatepublishing.com. The book, which will be written with Thomas N. Tabback (whose novel, “Things Forgotten,” was also published by PearlGate), will address Mr. Wurzelbacher’s ideas about American values, and is scheduled for release on Dec. 1. In an interview with Fox News Mr. Wurzelbacher said he could have signed a deal with a larger publisher. “But they don’t need the help,” Mr. Wurzelbacher said. “They are already rich. So that’s spreading the wealth to me.”
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 21:22:37
Well one of the authors is < 92% woman...
At least your 42% Male.. that means you have a sensitive side, and that, as Martha Stewart would say... is a good thing.
Raine on 11/20/2008 21:22:37
Quote by Random:
It's 92% sure the author of this site is a woman.
Well one of the authors is < 92% woman...
At least your 42% Male.. that means you have a sensitive side, and that, as Martha Stewart would say... is a good thing.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 21:44:49
Step one, become an operative of a political party.
Ambush a presidential candidate.
Get in the news cycle for several days.
Become a catch phrase like, "Raine the Artist"
Watch them come a callin'!
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 21:44:49
Quote by Raine:
I want a book deal.
Joe The plumber has one... so why not me?Samuel J. Wurzelbacher, the presidential campaign fixture and John McCain advocate better known as Joe the Plumber, won’t have to open his own plumbing business just yet: he has signed a deal to write “Joe the Plumber: Fighting for the American Dream.” PearlGate Publishing, a small publisher in Austin, Tex., announced the book on its Web site, pearlgatepublishing.com. The book, which will be written with Thomas N. Tabback (whose novel, “Things Forgotten,” was also published by PearlGate), will address Mr. Wurzelbacher’s ideas about American values, and is scheduled for release on Dec. 1. In an interview with Fox News Mr. Wurzelbacher said he could have signed a deal with a larger publisher. “But they don’t need the help,” Mr. Wurzelbacher said. “They are already rich. So that’s spreading the wealth to me.”
Step one, become an operative of a political party.
Ambush a presidential candidate.
Get in the news cycle for several days.
Become a catch phrase like, "Raine the Artist"
Watch them come a callin'!
Comment by BobR on 11/20/2008 21:52:24
"Bobber the Blogmeister".... hmmm....
start again :punch:
:kickcan:
BobR on 11/20/2008 21:52:24
Quote by Mondobubba:
Step one, become an operative of a political party.
Ambush a presidential candidate.
Get in the news cycle for several days.
Become a catch phrase like, "Raine the Artist"
Watch them come a callin'!
"Bobber the Blogmeister".... hmmm....
start again :punch:
:kickcan:
Comment by Raine on 11/20/2008 22:04:31
Raine on 11/20/2008 22:04:31
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac halt all foreclosure sales, evictions of occupied homes Nov. 26 to Jan. 9 ... link coming.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 22:26:21
I dunno Bobber I think it plays. It has a very new economy ring to it. Very post milenial.
Mondobubba on 11/20/2008 22:26:21
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Step one, become an operative of a political party.
Ambush a presidential candidate.
Get in the news cycle for several days.
Become a catch phrase like, "Raine the Artist"
Watch them come a callin'!
"Bobber the Blogmeister".... hmmm....
start again :punch:
:kickcan:
I dunno Bobber I think it plays. It has a very new economy ring to it. Very post milenial.
Comment by Random on 11/21/2008 00:54:29
...two things wrong with that. One, i don't trust Martha Stewart with anything. two, i'd prefer to be over the 50% mark male.
Random on 11/21/2008 00:54:29
Quote by Raine:Quote by Random:
It's 92% sure the author of this site is a woman.
Well one of the authors is < 92% woman...
At least your 42% Male.. that means you have a sensitive side, and that, as Martha Stewart would say... is a good thing.
...two things wrong with that. One, i don't trust Martha Stewart with anything. two, i'd prefer to be over the 50% mark male.
Comment by Random on 11/21/2008 02:04:13
Random on 11/21/2008 02:04:13
..Blog is dead?
Comment by TriSec on 11/21/2008 02:13:24
I guess it couldn't take it anymore.
TriSec on 11/21/2008 02:13:24
I guess it couldn't take it anymore.
Comment by Random on 11/21/2008 02:24:21
...It's called Palin? Jeez...
Random on 11/21/2008 02:24:21
...It's called Palin? Jeez...
Comment by livingonli on 11/21/2008 02:47:07
livingonli on 11/21/2008 02:47:07
The blog is dead! Long live the blog! Viva le blog! 
It's been a long time since we shot Mr. Thud.
It's been a long time since we shot Mr. Thud.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 11/21/2008 02:54:43
As as typical of a Republican, he was a convicted felon and was pardoned.
trojanrabbit on 11/21/2008 02:54:43
Quote by TriSec:
No love lost from Red Sox nation, but reading the story I'm sorry to see Mr. Steinbrenner give it up because of declining health.
While we may disagree on methods, there is no doubting his love of the game and his team. Would that more could be as loyal to something as he.
:peace:
As as typical of a Republican, he was a convicted felon and was pardoned.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/21/2008 03:02:58
"Autoerotic asphyxia? Really Agent Mulder!"
Mondobubba on 11/21/2008 03:02:58
Quote by TriSec:
I guess it couldn't take it anymore.
"Autoerotic asphyxia? Really Agent Mulder!"
Comment by Random on 11/21/2008 03:05:36
Any particular reason you want to make me sad thinking about Peter Boyle?
Random on 11/21/2008 03:05:36
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
I guess it couldn't take it anymore.
"Autoerotic asphyxia? Really Agent Mulder!"
Any particular reason you want to make me sad thinking about Peter Boyle?
Comment by livingonli on 11/21/2008 03:08:49
I would be thinking more of Michael Hutchence.
livingonli on 11/21/2008 03:08:49
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
I guess it couldn't take it anymore.
"Autoerotic asphyxia? Really Agent Mulder!"
Any particular reason you want to make me sad thinking about Peter Boyle?
I would be thinking more of Michael Hutchence.
Comment by Raine on 11/21/2008 03:24:59
Raine on 11/21/2008 03:24:59
Sarah Pardons turkey... While its brethern are slaughtered behind her...
And No, this is not satire.
And No, this is not satire.
Comment by BobR on 11/21/2008 03:37:11
It reminds me of "Who's Line is it Anyways?" when Colin Mochrie is playing the news reporter in front of the green screen, trying to guess what's going on behind him.
BobR on 11/21/2008 03:37:11
Quote by Raine:
Sarah Pardons turkey... While its brethern are slaughtered behind her...
And No, this is not satire.
It reminds me of "Who's Line is it Anyways?" when Colin Mochrie is playing the news reporter in front of the green screen, trying to guess what's going on behind him.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/21/2008 03:50:32
Sorry Random. :(
Mondobubba on 11/21/2008 03:50:32
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by TriSec:
I guess it couldn't take it anymore.
"Autoerotic asphyxia? Really Agent Mulder!"
Any particular reason you want to make me sad thinking about Peter Boyle?
Sorry Random. :(
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/21/2008 03:57:34
Oh my god.
Mondobubba on 11/21/2008 03:57:34
Quote by Raine:
Sarah Pardons turkey... While its brethern are slaughtered behind her...
And No, this is not satire.
Oh my god.
Comment by livingonli on 11/21/2008 07:49:29
livingonli on 11/21/2008 07:49:29
I saw the footage on the MSNBC repeat when I came home last night. Do we need any further proof that Sarah Palin is completely clueless?