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Punked!
Author: Raine
Date: 12/04/2008 13:14:45
... and also she won't get fooled again---I guess the phone call adventures of Sarah Palin have a few people gun shy, but I found this little story fascinating. Although I am sure this is a strange fluke, I am left wondering how many times the pResident that we have now has actually made calls like this -- Especially across the aisle.
I mean not everything in Washington is a joke, right? Right? It's not like Obama tried to sell her the Empire State Building or anything. And you wonder how people like Paulson can get away with stealing 700 billion dollars from Americans.
Yeah I know the stories weren't very political... Seems to me it should be easier to talk to a congressperson than it is to steal a building, no?
Now -- I am off to talk to a guy about a bridge in Brooklyn he is trying to sell me.
:peace: and
Raine
When a man sounding remarkably like President-elect Barack Obama called a Florida congresswoman Wednesday, she assumed it was a crank call.
So Republican Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen hung up. But, the Miami Herald reports, this was no prank.
"I thought it was one of the radio stations in South Florida playing an incredible, elaborate, terrific prank on me," Ros-Lehtinen told the newspaper. "They got Fidel Castro to go along. They've gotten Hugo Chavez and others to fall for their tricks. I said, 'Oh, no, I won't be punked.'"
I mean not everything in Washington is a joke, right? Right? It's not like Obama tried to sell her the Empire State Building or anything.
In one of the biggest heists in American history, the Daily News "stole" the $2 billion Empire State Building.
And it wasn't that hard.
The News swiped the 102-story Art Deco skyscraper by drawing up a batch of bogus documents, making a fake notary stamp and filing paperwork with the city to transfer the deed to the property. [...]
Less than 90 minutes after the bogus documents were submitted on Monday, the agency rubber-stamped the transfer from Empire State Land Associates to Nelots Properties LLC. Nelots is "stolen" spelled backward.
Yeah I know the stories weren't very political... Seems to me it should be easier to talk to a congressperson than it is to steal a building, no?
Now -- I am off to talk to a guy about a bridge in Brooklyn he is trying to sell me.
:peace: and
Raine
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Comment by 
Random on 12/04/2008 13:23:05
Random on 12/04/2008 13:23:05
It seems to me a smart person (especially one working in government, who supposedly would be contacted by the president) would wait half a minute past the introduction to see if it's a prank or not (because if the President asks you is your refrigerator is running, it's a prank. And if he asks about a bill, it's not)
Comment by 
Shane-O on 12/04/2008 13:26:06
Shane-O on 12/04/2008 13:26:06
Empire State Building theft - HA! -- Trump should have tried that route (rather than trying to obtain control over the ground lease via eviction of the primary lease holders) in the late 90's -- maybe he would have been more successful... 
Comment by 
BobR on 12/04/2008 13:38:39
BobR on 12/04/2008 13:38:39
Comment by 
Raine on 12/04/2008 13:40:02
Raine on 12/04/2008 13:40:02
Good Morning! 
(This REALLY is Raine) :P
(This REALLY is Raine) :P
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 13:46:36
Raine on 12/04/2008 13:46:36
Comment by 
Scoopster on 12/04/2008 13:46:56
Ya know I saw that the other day, and I thought the name "turbaconducken" indicated that it had that turban-like thing in the middle.. :lol:
Aaaaand morning all! Today's pearl of wisdom - don't ever use Zoots for dry cleaning. I waited TWO WEEKS for my winter coat and it cost 42 BUCKS.
Scoopster on 12/04/2008 13:46:56
Quote by BobR:
Nothing quite says Thursday morning like turducken wrapped in bacon...
Ya know I saw that the other day, and I thought the name "turbaconducken" indicated that it had that turban-like thing in the middle.. :lol:
Aaaaand morning all!
Today's pearl of wisdom - don't ever use Zoots for dry cleaning. I waited TWO WEEKS for my winter coat and it cost 42 BUCKS.
Comment by Scoopster on 12/04/2008 13:48:40
"Spitzer Swallows" would be a natural complement to Ask Dr. Lovemonkey or Savage Love in the alternative weeklies.. :rofl:
Edit: oh wait.. not that kind of advice!
Scoopster on 12/04/2008 13:48:40
"Spitzer Swallows" would be a natural complement to Ask Dr. Lovemonkey or Savage Love in the alternative weeklies.. :rofl:
Edit: oh wait.. not that kind of advice!
Comment by Shane-O on 12/04/2008 13:58:33
Confused -- did someone steal your online identity???
Shane-O on 12/04/2008 13:58:33
Quote by Raine:
Good Morning!
(This REALLY is Raine) :P
Confused -- did someone steal your online identity???
Comment by Scoopster on 12/04/2008 14:01:43
Hehehe.. I think it's something to do with today's opener.
Scoopster on 12/04/2008 14:01:43
Quote by Shane-O:Quote by Raine:
Good Morning!
(This REALLY is Raine) :P
Confused -- did someone steal your online identity???
Hehehe.. I think it's something to do with today's opener.
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 14:02:27
naw... it was just a lame joke to go with my oh so lame blog today...
I am still giggling that someone stole the Empire state building!
Raine on 12/04/2008 14:02:27
Quote by Shane-O:Quote by Raine:
Good Morning!
(This REALLY is Raine) :P
Confused -- did someone steal your online identity???
I am still giggling that someone stole the Empire state building!
Comment by Shane-O on 12/04/2008 14:07:55
I say (not that it matters that much) - NOT a lame opening... I loved the ESB story.
Shane-O on 12/04/2008 14:07:55
Quote by Raine:naw... it was just a lame joke to go with my oh so lame blog today...Quote by Shane-O:Quote by Raine:
Good Morning!
(This REALLY is Raine) :P
Confused -- did someone steal your online identity???
I am still giggling that someone stole the Empire state building!
I say (not that it matters that much) - NOT a lame opening... I loved the ESB story.
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 14:10:28
Raine on 12/04/2008 14:10:28
:rofl:
Mala you here yet?
:hug:
Mala you here yet?
:hug:
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 14:20:22
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 14:20:22
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 14:20:43
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 14:20:43
I was having a moment
Morning :hug:
Morning :hug:
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 14:28:20
Raine on 12/04/2008 14:28:20
Sounds like Novak's Brain tumour is really getting worse.
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/04/2008 14:30:49
TriSec on 12/04/2008 14:30:49
Segniteerg.
Pfft.
:shrug:
Pfft.
:shrug:
Comment by BobR on 12/04/2008 14:39:18
ydwoh!
BobR on 12/04/2008 14:39:18
Quote by TriSec:
Segniteerg.
Pfft.
:shrug:
ydwoh!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 14:48:00
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 14:48:00
is that MNRN?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 15:09:22
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 15:09:22
Everyone is so quiet - RL is interferring with blogging ;)
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 15:14:48
I am here just trying to get some stuff done on a project this morning! It's interfering with my blogging time!!
Raine on 12/04/2008 15:14:48
Quote by wickedpam:
Everyone is so quiet - RL is interferring with blogging ;)
I am here just trying to get some stuff done on a project this morning! It's interfering with my blogging time!!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 15:17:46
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 15:17:46
what kinda project (yes I'm being nosey)
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 15:18:50
Not quite sure yet...
Still in research and development stage.
Raine on 12/04/2008 15:18:50
Quote by wickedpam:
what kinda project (yes I'm being nosey)
Not quite sure yet...
Still in research and development stage.
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 15:27:02
Raine on 12/04/2008 15:27:02
Seriously, Since when was bankruptcy such and awful option? IT doesn't mean the company will completly fail, will it? I don't really understand this.
Comment by TriSec on 12/04/2008 15:32:24
TriSec on 12/04/2008 15:32:24
Bankruptcy isn't a bad thing. Or at least it wasn't until Congress changed the rules in 2005.
Our debt was wiped out; everything was set back to zero and we were given a "second chance." Paradoxically, that made it easier to get some credit (albeit at a higher interest rate) since we had no debt load and were a good credit risk.
Anyway....shouldn't a bankruptcy filing allow the company to continue to operate without the creditors nipping at their heels while they re-organize and consolidate debt and figure out a payment plan?
That's the way it's supposed to work, right?
Otherwise, if they don't file, the production line stops when they run out of money, the creditors seize all the assets and have a fire sale. (like when a store closes.)
Our debt was wiped out; everything was set back to zero and we were given a "second chance." Paradoxically, that made it easier to get some credit (albeit at a higher interest rate) since we had no debt load and were a good credit risk.
Anyway....shouldn't a bankruptcy filing allow the company to continue to operate without the creditors nipping at their heels while they re-organize and consolidate debt and figure out a payment plan?
That's the way it's supposed to work, right?
Otherwise, if they don't file, the production line stops when they run out of money, the creditors seize all the assets and have a fire sale. (like when a store closes.)
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 15:33:02
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 15:33:02
I would like to know why the bush's are getting enough Christmas money they can buy a house 
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 15:35:50
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 15:35:50
Comment by Shane-O on 12/04/2008 15:45:41
There are REAL issues for the Big 3 going into Chapter 11 - much different than personal bankruptcy.
Particularly - it opens up "renegotiation" of ERISA protected funds (retirement, pensions, healthcare) and also collective bargaining agreements.
Those that are pushing for a re-org really are pushing for union-busting. And liquidation (shift from 11 to 7) is kinda likely.
I was SO against the $700 Billion bailout -- due to the language of the bill. But, depending on this bill, protecting companies (AND JOBS) that actually make THINGS seems a worthy federal expenditure.
My two cents....
Shane-O on 12/04/2008 15:45:41
Quote by Raine:
Seriously, Since when was bankruptcy such and awful option? IT doesn't mean the company will completly fail, will it? I don't really understand this.
There are REAL issues for the Big 3 going into Chapter 11 - much different than personal bankruptcy.
Particularly - it opens up "renegotiation" of ERISA protected funds (retirement, pensions, healthcare) and also collective bargaining agreements.
Those that are pushing for a re-org really are pushing for union-busting. And liquidation (shift from 11 to 7) is kinda likely.
I was SO against the $700 Billion bailout -- due to the language of the bill. But, depending on this bill, protecting companies (AND JOBS) that actually make THINGS seems a worthy federal expenditure.
My two cents....
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 15:52:41
you see... that makes sense to me now. Thank you!
OK so bankruptcy is not really a good idea, I see this now.
Raine on 12/04/2008 15:52:41
Quote by Shane-O:Quote by Raine:
Seriously, Since when was bankruptcy such and awful option? IT doesn't mean the company will completly fail, will it? I don't really understand this.
There are REAL issues for the Big 3 going into Chapter 11 - much different than personal bankruptcy.
Particularly - it opens up "renegotiation" of ERISA protected funds (retirement, pensions, healthcare) and also collective bargaining agreements.
Those that are pushing for a re-org really are pushing for union-busting. And liquidation (shift from 11 to 7) is kinda likely.
I was SO against the $700 Billion bailout -- due to the language of the bill. But, depending on this bill, protecting companies (AND JOBS) that actually make THINGS seems a worthy federal expenditure.
My two cents....
you see... that makes sense to me now. Thank you!
OK so bankruptcy is not really a good idea, I see this now.
Comment by Shane-O on 12/04/2008 15:55:41
NO NO NO -- just listing some of my concerns. Many, many disagree with what I posted. Only another perspective.
Shane-O on 12/04/2008 15:55:41
Quote by Raine:Quote by Shane-O:Quote by Raine:
Seriously, Since when was bankruptcy such and awful option? IT doesn't mean the company will completly fail, will it? I don't really understand this.
There are REAL issues for the Big 3 going into Chapter 11 - much different than personal bankruptcy.
Particularly - it opens up "renegotiation" of ERISA protected funds (retirement, pensions, healthcare) and also collective bargaining agreements.
Those that are pushing for a re-org really are pushing for union-busting. And liquidation (shift from 11 to 7) is kinda likely.
I was SO against the $700 Billion bailout -- due to the language of the bill. But, depending on this bill, protecting companies (AND JOBS) that actually make THINGS seems a worthy federal expenditure.
My two cents....
you see... that makes sense to me now. Thank you!
OK so bankruptcy is not really a good idea, I see this now.
NO NO NO -- just listing some of my concerns. Many, many disagree with what I posted. Only another perspective.
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/04/2008 15:57:00
livingonli on 12/04/2008 15:57:00
Good morning everyone. 
Sleeping is getting in the way of my blogging.
Raine, what's the latest on the kittens?
Mala, you did get my blogger Joe e-mail?
Sleeping is getting in the way of my blogging.
Raine, what's the latest on the kittens?
Mala, you did get my blogger Joe e-mail?
Comment by Shane-O on 12/04/2008 15:59:11
Shane-O on 12/04/2008 15:59:11
And on the same subject - it was welcome (and not surprising) that the UAW publicly announced their willingness to make some MORE concessions. Without that, they just might cease to exist (in bankruptcy).
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:01:09
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:01:09
Yep got it! :D
Comment by livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:09:51
livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:09:51
Anyone else having trouble with KPHX?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:10:06
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:10:06
Kathy Najimy is too funny
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:10:30
it sputtered but its fine now
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:10:30
Quote by livingonli:
Anyone else having trouble with KPHX?
it sputtered but its fine now
Comment by livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:13:57
livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:13:57
Mala, where did your emoticon go? There's no peace thing next to your name.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:16:15
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:16:15
fixed it - thanks Liv, I'm must be still half asleep
Comment by livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:17:11
livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:17:11
So when Bush leaves office, he is giving up the phony "ranch". I guess he's tired of clearing brush.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 12/04/2008 16:20:16
m-hadley on 12/04/2008 16:20:16
Heya Kids :coffee:
How's it going today? This here is Sasha Obama - wait, wait, don't hang up... I only want to know if your 'fridge is running - then you better go catch it
punked!!! :P
Cheers,
mfaye
How's it going today? This here is Sasha Obama - wait, wait, don't hang up... I only want to know if your 'fridge is running - then you better go catch it
punked!!! :PCheers,
mfaye
Comment by livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:22:14
livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:22:14
mfaye, you are a delight.
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 16:26:47
Raine on 12/04/2008 16:26:47
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 16:27:30
Raine on 12/04/2008 16:27:30
MGM!!!
Comment by livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:28:41
livingonli on 12/04/2008 16:28:41
MGM!
Comment by Raine on 12/04/2008 16:32:58
:spit:
Raine on 12/04/2008 16:32:58
Quote by m-hadley:
Heya Kids :coffee:
How's it going today? This here is Sasha Obama - wait, wait, don't hang up... I only want to know if your 'fridge is running - then you better go catch it
Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by Scoopster on 12/04/2008 16:48:21
Scoopster on 12/04/2008 16:48:21
MGM FOR SENATE 2012! :D
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 12/04/2008 16:49:49
Will in Chicago on 12/04/2008 16:49:49
Good morning, bloggers!!! Raine, an excellent post. Maybe the Daily News should have said Darth Cheney was the new owner and was going to call it the Vampire State Building.
Raine, another concern with bankruptcy for the Big 3 is getting a credit line. If they go through bankruptcy, there is a huge question if suppliers will be able to provide items that are needed to build autos.
We seem to be operating right now under the Chinese course, May you live in interesting times.
The early edition of the Daily Headlines are up.
Raine, another concern with bankruptcy for the Big 3 is getting a credit line. If they go through bankruptcy, there is a huge question if suppliers will be able to provide items that are needed to build autos.
We seem to be operating right now under the Chinese course, May you live in interesting times.
The early edition of the Daily Headlines are up.
Comment by TriSec on 12/04/2008 16:52:34
TriSec on 12/04/2008 16:52:34
PUPPY!
Thought we needed one for a minute there.
Thought we needed one for a minute there.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:55:21
wickedpam on 12/04/2008 16:55:21
awwwwww 