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May I see your library card?
Author: BobR
Date: 11/09/2007 12:47:01
I read a news story yesterday that got me thinking (not unusual, but stay with me on this). According to this story, over 80,000 artifacts have gone missing from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library:
Savor that for a moment... close your eyes... Let it roll around on your tongue...
Which party identifies itself as the anti-terrorism party?... Why - the Republican party, of course! Which party says THEY'RE the ones that will keep you safe?... Why - the Republican party, of course! Which party tried to resurect Reagan's ghost as they held their first debate at the same Reagan Presidential Library that has managed to let more than 80,000 thousand artifacts walk out the door?...
Perhaps a reminder is in order:
:rofl:
So the party which identifies itself as being the one to keep America safe can't even maintain the security of the library of its number one hero. Perhaps they should be more concerned about library cards than they are about green cards.
The best part is they think that most of the thefts are likely from employees of the library. Considering the Republican's vote pandering scandals, the Abramoff scandal, and the no-bid cost-plus military contracts, this seems even more apropos. Stealing from their employers (the American People) just seems to be part of their DNA.
Happy Friday, everyone! :bouncer:
WASHINGTON -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is unable to find or account for tens of thousands of valuable mementos of Reagan's White House years because a "near universal" security breakdown left the artifacts vulnerable to pilfering by insiders, an audit by the National Archives inspector general has concluded.
Inspector General Paul Brachfeld said that his office was investigating allegations that a former employee stole Reagan memorabilia but that the probe had been hampered by the facility's sloppy record-keeping.
Savor that for a moment... close your eyes... Let it roll around on your tongue...
Which party identifies itself as the anti-terrorism party?... Why - the Republican party, of course! Which party says THEY'RE the ones that will keep you safe?... Why - the Republican party, of course! Which party tried to resurect Reagan's ghost as they held their first debate at the same Reagan Presidential Library that has managed to let more than 80,000 thousand artifacts walk out the door?...
Perhaps a reminder is in order:
:rofl:
So the party which identifies itself as being the one to keep America safe can't even maintain the security of the library of its number one hero. Perhaps they should be more concerned about library cards than they are about green cards.
The best part is they think that most of the thefts are likely from employees of the library. Considering the Republican's vote pandering scandals, the Abramoff scandal, and the no-bid cost-plus military contracts, this seems even more apropos. Stealing from their employers (the American People) just seems to be part of their DNA.
Happy Friday, everyone! :bouncer:
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Comment by 
Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 12:58:33
Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 12:58:33
A ried on the cold in CRAZY!
Comment by Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 13:10:16
RIDE
Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 13:10:16
Quote by Grumpymann:
A ried on the cold in CRAZY!
RIDE
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/09/2007 13:44:28
TriSec on 11/09/2007 13:44:28
Morning, comrades!
Hell, we keep better track of things in the Scout Room...I know where every pot, pan, and utensil is supposed to be.
Anyway...
Got a question for the assorted blogosphere. My team needs a 'morning saying'. We have a daily overview of what's happening and what needs to get done every day. Lately, I've been ending the week with the old Morning Sedition "Let's land this thing, Riley".
Folks want the "let's be careful out there" mantra, but I think that's overkill for the office. I, of course, have suggested "Vigilance!", but that's gone over like a Lead Zeppelin...
We're heading towards "Sacagawea!" at this rate.
Hell, we keep better track of things in the Scout Room...I know where every pot, pan, and utensil is supposed to be.
Anyway...
Got a question for the assorted blogosphere. My team needs a 'morning saying'. We have a daily overview of what's happening and what needs to get done every day. Lately, I've been ending the week with the old Morning Sedition "Let's land this thing, Riley".
Folks want the "let's be careful out there" mantra, but I think that's overkill for the office. I, of course, have suggested "Vigilance!", but that's gone over like a Lead Zeppelin...
We're heading towards "Sacagawea!" at this rate.
Comment by Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 13:48:01
How about "where is my butt?"
Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 13:48:01
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades!
Hell, we keep better track of things in the Scout Room...I know where every pot, pan, and utensil is supposed to be.
Anyway...
Got a question for the assorted blogosphere. My team needs a 'morning saying'. We have a daily overview of what's happening and what needs to get done every day. Lately, I've been ending the week with the old Morning Sedition "Let's land this thing, Riley".
Folks want the "let's be careful out there" mantra, but I think that's overkill for the office. I, of course, have suggested "Vigilance!", but that's gone over like a Lead Zeppelin...
We're heading towards "Sacagawea!" at this rate.
Comment by 
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:09:43
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:09:43
:yawn:
Shuffles on over to the joe-pot... purs coffee, ponders team sayings... how about? *Why am I hear here? who are you? what is this?*
I shoudl not say anything before I am caffeinated...
Shuffles on over to the joe-pot... purs coffee, ponders team sayings... how about? *Why am I hear here? who are you? what is this?*
I shoudl not say anything before I am caffeinated...
Comment by Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 14:11:14
As long as you smile.......
Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 14:11:14
Quote by Raine:
:yawn:
Shuffles on over to the joe-pot... purs coffee, ponders team sayings... how about? *Why am I hear here? who are you? what is this?*
I shoudl not say anything before I am caffeinated...
As long as you smile.......
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:12:24
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:12:24
I am smiling... That much I can confirm
Comment by Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 14:16:54
I say.
Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 14:16:54
Quote by Raine:
I am smiling... That much I can confirm
I say.
Comment by 
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:17:51
Huh! What? Oh! Morning. 
My drive to work this morning was a wonderful opportunity to catch up on 2 things; crying and yelling. Every report broadcast regarding Pakistan, and more to the point Benizar Bhutto, had my eyes welling up in awe of the bravery of 1 women and those who look to her to lead them. She had the courage to speak in the face of police barricades and their riot gear, surrounding her home. Amazing.
The yelling was a reaction to the story that Angela Merkel will be at "the ranch" today and the topic of conversation will be Tehran. This led me to, by myself in the privacy of my car, scream my frustration. "Why is Iran all of a sudden the number 1 problem??? Maybe the number 1 problem is YOU [George Bush]."
All in all it was a cathartic commute.
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:17:51
Huh! What? Oh! Morning. My drive to work this morning was a wonderful opportunity to catch up on 2 things; crying and yelling. Every report broadcast regarding Pakistan, and more to the point Benizar Bhutto, had my eyes welling up in awe of the bravery of 1 women and those who look to her to lead them. She had the courage to speak in the face of police barricades and their riot gear, surrounding her home. Amazing.
The yelling was a reaction to the story that Angela Merkel will be at "the ranch" today and the topic of conversation will be Tehran. This led me to, by myself in the privacy of my car, scream my frustration. "Why is Iran all of a sudden the number 1 problem??? Maybe the number 1 problem is YOU [George Bush]."
All in all it was a cathartic commute.
Comment by Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 14:20:08
Grumpymann on 11/09/2007 14:20:08
Quote by starling310:
My drive to work this morning was a wonderful opportunity to catch up on 2 things; crying and yelling. Every report broadcast regarding Pakistan, and more to the point Benizar Bhutto, had my eyes welling up in awe of the bravery of 1 women and those who look to her to lead them. She had the courage to speak in the face of police barricades and their riot gear, surrounding her home. Amazing.
The yelling was a reaction to the story that Angela Merkel will be at "the ranch" today and the topic of conversation will be Tehran. This led me to, by myself in the privacy of my car, scream my frustration. "Why is Iran all of a sudden the number 1 problem??? Maybe the number 1 problem is YOU [George Bush]."
All in all it was a cathartic commute.
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:20:16
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:20:16
Hey Raine...I tried to watch the videos you posted yesterday. But, when I got home at 12:00 last night, the blog wouldn't show all the comments from the day. There is no "Show All Comments" option
Is there some way around that?
Is there some way around that?
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:21:13
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:21:13
Hello Grump. Thanks! Right back atcha.
S'Alright...it was a good cry. I only hope to have that much bravery in the face of fascism.
S'Alright...it was a good cry. I only hope to have that much bravery in the face of fascism.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:21:18
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:21:18
Getting it out is very important ms. Starling! I cannot seem to get enough Cathitic moments these days....
And thanks for the emoticon party Grump!
And thanks for the emoticon party Grump!
Comment by TriSec on 11/09/2007 14:21:44
TriSec on 11/09/2007 14:21:44
Well, folks...I'd have to categorize the town I'm sitting next to (Cambridge, MA) as the most socialist, liberal, agnostic, anti-Christian and anti-Christmas place in these United States.
Never mind that it's the home of that famous liberal bastion, Harvard College. (George Bush, Alumni, BTW)
So how do you explain this?
Boggles the mind...
Never mind that it's the home of that famous liberal bastion, Harvard College. (George Bush, Alumni, BTW)
So how do you explain this?
Boggles the mind...
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:22:29
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:22:29
: checks email inbox :
"Subject: About your man part"
Oh dear. . .
I don't have a "man part."
"Subject: About your man part"
Oh dear. . .
I don't have a "man part."
Comment by TriSec on 11/09/2007 14:23:25
Hey star...way up at the top left, above the emoticons, you should see a couple of check boxes. Select the one that says "show Comments", then "All Comments". That should do it.
TriSec on 11/09/2007 14:23:25
Quote by starling310:
Hey Raine...I tried to watch the videos you posted yesterday. But, when I got home at 12:00 last night, the blog wouldn't show all the comments from the day. There is no "Show All Comments" option
Is there some way around that?
Hey star...way up at the top left, above the emoticons, you should see a couple of check boxes. Select the one that says "show Comments", then "All Comments". That should do it.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:23:59
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:23:59
Someone should tell Lucinda basset that the solution to my problems will end once Bush is out of office...
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:24:40
Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:24:40
Ahhhh blogging from bed!
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:25:22
"Let's DO this!"
"It's go time!"
"Serenity now?"
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:25:22
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades!
Hell, we keep better track of things in the Scout Room...I know where every pot, pan, and utensil is supposed to be.
Anyway...
Got a question for the assorted blogosphere. My team needs a 'morning saying'. We have a daily overview of what's happening and what needs to get done every day. Lately, I've been ending the week with the old Morning Sedition "Let's land this thing, Riley".
Folks want the "let's be careful out there" mantra, but I think that's overkill for the office. I, of course, have suggested "Vigilance!", but that's gone over like a Lead Zeppelin...
We're heading towards "Sacagawea!" at this rate.
"Let's DO this!"
"It's go time!"
"Serenity now?"
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:26:33
AWESOME! I totally missed that!
And, I consider myself pretty tech savvy.
Thanks TriiiiiiiFECTA!
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:26:33
Quote by TriSec:Hey star...way up at the top left, above the emoticons, you should see a couple of check boxes. Select the one that says "show Comments", then "All Comments". That should do it.Quote by starling310:
Hey Raine...I tried to watch the videos you posted yesterday. But, when I got home at 12:00 last night, the blog wouldn't show all the comments from the day. There is no "Show All Comments" option
Is there some way around that?
AWESOME! I totally missed that!
And, I consider myself pretty tech savvy.
Thanks TriiiiiiiFECTA!
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:26:53
Give me time. It's early....
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:26:53
Quote by starling310:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades!
Hell, we keep better track of things in the Scout Room...I know where every pot, pan, and utensil is supposed to be.
Anyway...
Got a question for the assorted blogosphere. My team needs a 'morning saying'. We have a daily overview of what's happening and what needs to get done every day. Lately, I've been ending the week with the old Morning Sedition "Let's land this thing, Riley".
Folks want the "let's be careful out there" mantra, but I think that's overkill for the office. I, of course, have suggested "Vigilance!", but that's gone over like a Lead Zeppelin...
We're heading towards "Sacagawea!" at this rate.
"Let's DO this!"
"It's go time!"
"Serenity now?"
Give me time. It's early....
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:28:52
I'm partial to "Serenity NOW!" :D
Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:28:52
Quote by starling310:Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades!
Hell, we keep better track of things in the Scout Room...I know where every pot, pan, and utensil is supposed to be.
Anyway...
Got a question for the assorted blogosphere. My team needs a 'morning saying'. We have a daily overview of what's happening and what needs to get done every day. Lately, I've been ending the week with the old Morning Sedition "Let's land this thing, Riley".
Folks want the "let's be careful out there" mantra, but I think that's overkill for the office. I, of course, have suggested "Vigilance!", but that's gone over like a Lead Zeppelin...
We're heading towards "Sacagawea!" at this rate.
"Let's DO this!"
"It's go time!"
"Serenity now?"
I'm partial to "Serenity NOW!" :D
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:29:23
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:29:23
Fema to workers: Stay out of trailers
They have barred the CDC from testing formaldehyde... And yet, people, some 48,000 familes, still live in the used ones... 70,000 still sit unused around the country. How many years have they had to fix this problem??? :grumble:
They have barred the CDC from testing formaldehyde... And yet, people, some 48,000 familes, still live in the used ones... 70,000 still sit unused around the country. How many years have they had to fix this problem??? :grumble:
Comment by TriSec on 11/09/2007 14:30:07
Actually, that one's pretty good.
TriSec on 11/09/2007 14:30:07
Quote by starling310:
Give me time. It's early....
Actually, that one's pretty good.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:30:14
Good morning Mondo!
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:30:14
Quote by Mondobubba:
Ahhhh blogging from bed!
Good morning Mondo!
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:32:09
Yeah and what's laughable is that FEMA is making the statement that "Well, we aren't sure that the trailers are causing illness."
Really? So, you're buying them back??? WHY?
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:32:09
Quote by Raine:
Fema to workers: Stay out of trailers
They have barred the CDC from testing formaldehyde... And yet, people, some 48,000 familes, still live in the used ones... 70,000 still sit unused around the country. How many years have they had to fix this problem??? :grumble:
Yeah and what's laughable is that FEMA is making the statement that "Well, we aren't sure that the trailers are causing illness."
Really? So, you're buying them back??? WHY?
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:33:47
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:33:47
Did you see in the options box where you can turn on/off the viewing capabilities of videos?
Also after you read the blog, we have a button to the right of the title that allows you to scroll the blog entry up.
Star, do you have actions now above the options button?
Also after you read the blog, we have a button to the right of the title that allows you to scroll the blog entry up.
Star, do you have actions now above the options button?
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:34:07
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:34:07
HI Mondo!
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:34:33
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:34:33
Bernie didn't bring his taser? bummer...
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:34:49
Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:34:49
Morning Raine Bobber, :star:, Livin, Grump
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:35:40
I do! :banana:
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:35:40
Quote by Raine:
Did you see in the options box where you can turn on/off the viewing capabilities of videos?
Also after you read the blog, we have a button to the right of the title that allows you to scroll the blog entry up.
Star, do you have actions now above the options button?
I do! :banana:
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:35:50
Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:35:50
Star, you are so cool, you have your own emoticon!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:37:42
Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:37:42
Jim's Rudy never fails to please 
he sounds more Daffy ever day.
he sounds more Daffy ever day.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:39:15
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:39:15
:pirate: 
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:39:40
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:39:40
Just switched my 401K to International Funds.
Probably too late, but better late than never I guess.
Probably too late, but better late than never I guess.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:39:42
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:39:42
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:40:01
It IS pretty swanky.
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:40:01
Quote by Mondobubba:
Star, you are so cool, you have your own emoticon!
It IS pretty swanky.
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:41:32
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:41:32
the news ticker on the tv mosheen is saying that police are using batons and tear gas to quell the protestors in Pakistan.
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:41:57
Hence the crying this morning. I was so furious to wake up to this news.
But, she got out her bullhorn and went up to the barbed wire barricade and basically gave the cops a big
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:41:57
Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh Dear! Mrs Bhutto under house arrest
Oh shit.
Hence the crying this morning. I was so furious to wake up to this news.
But, she got out her bullhorn and went up to the barbed wire barricade and basically gave the cops a big
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:42:25
That isn't a half bad idea at all...
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:42:25
Quote by starling310:
Just switched my 401K to International Funds.
Probably too late, but better late than never I guess.
That isn't a half bad idea at all...
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:43:09
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:43:09
:rofl: was that for real???
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:43:33
Well, it's all the $$ I've got.
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:43:33
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310:
Just switched my 401K to International Funds.
Probably too late, but better late than never I guess.
That isn't a half bad idea at all...
Well, it's all the $$ I've got.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:44:01
She is da bomb. I've always dug her. I'd love to have her run for president here n junk
Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:44:01
Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine:Quote by Mondobubba:
Oh Dear! Mrs Bhutto under house arrest
Oh shit.
Hence the crying this morning. I was so furious to wake up to this news.
But, she got out her bullhorn and went up to the barbed wire barricade and basically gave the cops a big
She is da bomb. I've always dug her. I'd love to have her run for president here n junk
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:45:49
:rofl: <---- temper fit I WANT MY OWN EMOTICON! :holds breath, turns blue, passes out: :thud:
Mondobubba on 11/09/2007 14:45:49
Quote by starling310:Quote by Mondobubba:
Star, you are so cool, you have your own emoticon!
It IS pretty swanky.
:rofl: <---- temper fit I WANT MY OWN EMOTICON! :holds breath, turns blue, passes out: :thud:
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:46:21
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:46:21
Comment by starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:46:48
Her supporters are pretty fantastic also. One woman being interviewed said "Look at this! All these police in their armor to stop a woman from going to a peaceful protest. It's a joke! This is a joke to Democracy. We've seen this before. We aren't afraid of jail!"
:bow:
starling310 on 11/09/2007 14:46:48
Quote by Mondobubba:
She is da bomb. I've always dug her. I'd love to have her run for president here n junk
Her supporters are pretty fantastic also. One woman being interviewed said "Look at this! All these police in their armor to stop a woman from going to a peaceful protest. It's a joke! This is a joke to Democracy. We've seen this before. We aren't afraid of jail!"
:bow:
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:47:24
Pick one and call it your own!!! We have so many I think it is turning the world emoticon economy in turmoil...
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:47:24
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by starling310:Quote by Mondobubba:
Star, you are so cool, you have your own emoticon!
It IS pretty swanky.
:rofl: <---- temper fit I WANT MY OWN EMOTICON! :holds breath, turns blue, passes out: :thud:
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:48:22
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:48:22
:prince: things that make you hmmm :prince:
Comment by Raine on 11/09/2007 14:50:36
Raine on 11/09/2007 14:50:36
Huge oil discovery in Brazil
This could be very interesting, considering most of Brazils cars run off renewable sources...
This could be very interesting, considering most of Brazils cars run off renewable sources...