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The Elitists
Author: BobR
Date: 01/07/2009 13:14:03
The late great Ann Richards of Texas was one of the best at pointing out the elitist rich boy slackard that was Bush as governor with such lovely gems as "Poor George, he can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth". Jim Hightower referred to King George I as "born on third base and thinks he hit a triple". That goes double for the son who partied his way through life and has always felt like he earned all the ruined opportunities continuously dropped into his lap his entire life.
Throughout the election, the Republicans tried to "taint" Obama by calling him an "elitist". They tried to convince the electorate that the man with one house in a Chicago neighborhood was out of touch, while the man with 9 houses spread throughout the country was a regular "Joe".
And yet - the truth always has a way of showing us what a bunch of hypocritical scumbags these Republican "leaders" really are...
Bush's legacy will be one of incompetence and inaction. Even as the Middle East melted down yet again, it was the presidents of France and Egypt that sprang into action, trying to hammer out an agreement to at least just stop the bloodshed. Bush, naturally had little to say or do, and when he finally spoke up, he blamed it all on Hamas, as if Israel with it's 100/1 ratio for retaliation was somehow the innocent victim.
Obama, reiterating his stance that "there is only one president at a time" has refrained from saying anything thus far. He has however, vowed to say plenty after the inauguration:
Not unlike the CEOs of the companies being bailed out after they've run their companies into the ground, Bush continues to act entitled to anything he wants, including gates on the road to his Dallas home:
Apparently, he doesn't think that Obama deserves anywhere near that level of respect. It's pretty well known that Bush claimed that the Blair House in DC was booked before Obama's inauguration. Thus, Obama and family have to sleep inthe manger a hotel until Bush finally gets his do-nothing ass out of the People's House. It's been revealed, however, that "booked" was pretty much an out-and-out lie, and one person is staying there for one night:
So Bush willfully (and for no good reason) forced Obama to stay in a hotel.
One other story along this theme that's gotten a lot of press. The Bidens were turned away from a movie theatre because the movie was sold out:
Can you imagine if Bush had been treated the way he treated Obama? Can you imagine him being turned away at the box office? Can you imagine Obama asking for security gates to be put up in his neighborhood? While Bush does nothing and expects everything, Obama and Biden quietly prepare to fix the mess Bush has created and shrug off the little (and big) indignities that come their way.
An elitist in the pejorative sense is one who feels a sense of superiority and entitlement. It's pretty obvious who fits THAT description and who doesn't.
13 days...
Throughout the election, the Republicans tried to "taint" Obama by calling him an "elitist". They tried to convince the electorate that the man with one house in a Chicago neighborhood was out of touch, while the man with 9 houses spread throughout the country was a regular "Joe".
And yet - the truth always has a way of showing us what a bunch of hypocritical scumbags these Republican "leaders" really are...
Bush's legacy will be one of incompetence and inaction. Even as the Middle East melted down yet again, it was the presidents of France and Egypt that sprang into action, trying to hammer out an agreement to at least just stop the bloodshed. Bush, naturally had little to say or do, and when he finally spoke up, he blamed it all on Hamas, as if Israel with it's 100/1 ratio for retaliation was somehow the innocent victim.
Obama, reiterating his stance that "there is only one president at a time" has refrained from saying anything thus far. He has however, vowed to say plenty after the inauguration:
US president-elect Barack Obama Tuesday vowed to speak out about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict once he takes office, but insisted until then only President George W. Bush speaks for the US.
"After January 20 I am going to have plenty to say about the issue and I am not backing away at all from what I said during the campaign, that ... at the beginning of our administration, we are going to engage effectively and consistently in trying to resolve the conflict that existed in the Middle East," he told reporters.
"Until then, my job is to monitor the situation, put together the best possible national security team so that we hit the ground running once we are responsible for national security issues," said the incoming president.
Not unlike the CEOs of the companies being bailed out after they've run their companies into the ground, Bush continues to act entitled to anything he wants, including gates on the road to his Dallas home:
Just like his father, President George W. Bush will return to Texas when he leaves office.
And just like his father, he wants a gate to be installed along a public street to limit access to his neighborhood.
Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm confirmed Monday that the younger Bush is seeking to have a gate placed somewhere along the entrance to streets leading to his future Preston Hollow address.
Apparently, he doesn't think that Obama deserves anywhere near that level of respect. It's pretty well known that Bush claimed that the Blair House in DC was booked before Obama's inauguration. Thus, Obama and family have to sleep in
The only overnight visitor at the presidential guest manse is none other than John Howard, a former Australian prime minister and leading member of President Bush's coalition of the willing in Iraq.
Howard and his entourage will be bunking at Blair House on Jan. 12, the night before he, former British prime minister Tony Blair and Colombian President Álvaro Uribe are to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Bush, said Sally McDonough, a spokeswoman for first lady Laura Bush.
So Bush willfully (and for no good reason) forced Obama to stay in a hotel.
One other story along this theme that's gotten a lot of press. The Bidens were turned away from a movie theatre because the movie was sold out:
He's a heartbeat away from the presidency, but that apparently didn't help Joe Biden get a movie ticket Saturday night.
Employees at the Regal Brandywine Cinemas say the vice president-elect and his wife, Jill, tried to attend the 7:45 showing of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" at the theater on Concord Pike but left after they were told the movie was sold out.
Can you imagine if Bush had been treated the way he treated Obama? Can you imagine him being turned away at the box office? Can you imagine Obama asking for security gates to be put up in his neighborhood? While Bush does nothing and expects everything, Obama and Biden quietly prepare to fix the mess Bush has created and shrug off the little (and big) indignities that come their way.
An elitist in the pejorative sense is one who feels a sense of superiority and entitlement. It's pretty obvious who fits THAT description and who doesn't.
13 days...
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 13:25:48
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 13:25:48
Morning :hug:
I think it's been the local news here that said that the Obama's couldn't stay at Blair house because of parties and that's only come about in the last week. It's ridiculous and disrepectful that a man who will be the President on our country in 13 days is being set aside for parties by the diplomatic corps and a foreign head of state.
I think it's been the local news here that said that the Obama's couldn't stay at Blair house because of parties and that's only come about in the last week. It's ridiculous and disrepectful that a man who will be the President on our country in 13 days is being set aside for parties by the diplomatic corps and a foreign head of state.
Comment by 
TriSec on 01/07/2009 13:35:16
TriSec on 01/07/2009 13:35:16
Morning, comrades!
Ya know, this whole Blair House thing is really pissing me off.
What, did Bush not know the inauguration is January 20? Did he forget that his two terms were up and a new guy was taking over?
Malicious premeditation, pure and simple.
And as Keith pointed out last night, Blair House has 119 rooms, 35 of which are bathrooms. I'm sure John Howard and the Obamas could share for one night.
And that "elitist" meme fits in well with that, too. Blair House is already inside a DC security bubble....but the hotel where the Obamas are staying is not. So forcing the Secret Service to disrupt a business and neighborhood in the name of security fits right in with the way Bush acts.
Gah!
Ya know, this whole Blair House thing is really pissing me off.
What, did Bush not know the inauguration is January 20? Did he forget that his two terms were up and a new guy was taking over?
Malicious premeditation, pure and simple.
And as Keith pointed out last night, Blair House has 119 rooms, 35 of which are bathrooms. I'm sure John Howard and the Obamas could share for one night.
And that "elitist" meme fits in well with that, too. Blair House is already inside a DC security bubble....but the hotel where the Obamas are staying is not. So forcing the Secret Service to disrupt a business and neighborhood in the name of security fits right in with the way Bush acts.
Gah!
Comment by 
Random on 01/07/2009 13:43:21
Random on 01/07/2009 13:43:21
As a general comment, well two actually.
While Bush was a dick to Obama, lets not forget that normally the President-Elect doesn't get to go into the Blair house till usually 5 days before hand, So lets all stop pretending Obama was entitled to it. Unless of course you're Ronald Reagan, where you want the go into the White House before the 20th, but you'll take the Blair house early.
Second: Are we really bitching that Biden got turned away from a SOLD OUT movie? does he deserve some extra shit cause he's VP-Elect? Now I understand you're point about if it were Bush, he wouldn't be turned away. But people like Bush also have theaters in their homes, where they can actually buy a reel to watch it if they really want to.
To that point I don't think Biden should get special treatment, nor should Bush. Because if Biden were let in..someone would have to have been kicked out...probably several people for his wife...and secret service...and the ones who look shady...come on...
While Bush was a dick to Obama, lets not forget that normally the President-Elect doesn't get to go into the Blair house till usually 5 days before hand, So lets all stop pretending Obama was entitled to it. Unless of course you're Ronald Reagan, where you want the go into the White House before the 20th, but you'll take the Blair house early.
Second: Are we really bitching that Biden got turned away from a SOLD OUT movie? does he deserve some extra shit cause he's VP-Elect? Now I understand you're point about if it were Bush, he wouldn't be turned away. But people like Bush also have theaters in their homes, where they can actually buy a reel to watch it if they really want to.
To that point I don't think Biden should get special treatment, nor should Bush. Because if Biden were let in..someone would have to have been kicked out...probably several people for his wife...and secret service...and the ones who look shady...come on...
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2009 13:51:01
TriSec on 01/07/2009 13:51:01
No, I don't think Bob was whining about Biden being turned away. Biden in all likelihood said "oh well" and went home. Bush would have thrown a tantrum and demanded to be let in, I'm sure.
I would think the Obamas have a different scenario than Reagan or any other incoming president in that they have school-age children that they wanted to get started and settled in for the calendar year.
Whether or not they're "entitled" to the Blair House as you put it, there's something else in play.
It's called "Common Courtesy", which is something the Bush White House in all it's arrogance has been decidedly lacking.
I would think the Obamas have a different scenario than Reagan or any other incoming president in that they have school-age children that they wanted to get started and settled in for the calendar year.
Whether or not they're "entitled" to the Blair House as you put it, there's something else in play.
It's called "Common Courtesy", which is something the Bush White House in all it's arrogance has been decidedly lacking.
Comment by Random on 01/07/2009 14:01:24
Random on 01/07/2009 14:01:24
One, I acknowledge that i understand Bob's point about Biden. But it still sounds like something stupid for anyone to put into print, because Biden probably just walked away. It was printed by someone hoping to make a controversy or something.
Second, I really don't care about the Blair House. Bush was an asshole. That isn't knew. What makes you think a man who's willing to lie about GIVING UP GOLF to honor those he sent to die, will give a damn about someone wanting to have an easier time transitioning his family into DC? This was a non-story in the first place. Obama asked, Bush said no, and everyone went on their way. Both man did exactly what was expected of them.
And I was mocking Reagan for being an arrogant prick.
Second, I really don't care about the Blair House. Bush was an asshole. That isn't knew. What makes you think a man who's willing to lie about GIVING UP GOLF to honor those he sent to die, will give a damn about someone wanting to have an easier time transitioning his family into DC? This was a non-story in the first place. Obama asked, Bush said no, and everyone went on their way. Both man did exactly what was expected of them.
And I was mocking Reagan for being an arrogant prick.
Comment by 
BobR on 01/07/2009 14:02:31
BobR on 01/07/2009 14:02:31
Thanks Tri...
I had a little trouble getting my thoughts together into some sort of coherent narrative, but I didn't think it would be misinterpreted as "bitching" that Biden got turned away from the movie theatre...
I had a little trouble getting my thoughts together into some sort of coherent narrative, but I didn't think it would be misinterpreted as "bitching" that Biden got turned away from the movie theatre...
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2009 14:05:17
Ya know - given his track record, I wouldn't expect Bush to act any differently. All I was doing was contrasting the class and expectations of the incoming Dems and the outgoing Bush. Are you trying to read more into it than is there?
BobR on 01/07/2009 14:05:17
Quote by Random:
One, I acknowledge that i understand Bob's point about Biden. But it still sounds like something stupid for anyone to put into print, because Biden probably just walked away. It was printed by someone hoping to make a controversy or something.
Second, I really don't care about the Blair House. Bush was an asshole. That isn't knew. What makes you think a man who's willing to lie about GIVING UP GOLF to honor those he sent to die, will give a damn about someone wanting to have an easier time transitioning his family into DC? This was a non-story in the first place. Obama asked, Bush said no, and everyone went on their way. Both man did exactly what was expected of them.
And I was mocking Reagan for being an arrogant prick.
Ya know - given his track record, I wouldn't expect Bush to act any differently. All I was doing was contrasting the class and expectations of the incoming Dems and the outgoing Bush. Are you trying to read more into it than is there?
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:16:33
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:16:33
The whole Biden movie theatre thing is playing here that he's just a regular guy that went to the theatre, no one recognized him and that he was told it was sold out. No biggie.
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:19:32
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:19:32
on a separate note I may have a way around the whole miss spelling on my birth certificate.
A gentleman I work with who is Egyptian told me to just apply for my passport with the misspelling and fix it later. It's what he did when he had to get his since is name was spelled different on not only his BC but also his citizenship papers. It works for him so I'm gonna try it. Worse they can say is no.
A gentleman I work with who is Egyptian told me to just apply for my passport with the misspelling and fix it later. It's what he did when he had to get his since is name was spelled different on not only his BC but also his citizenship papers. It works for him so I'm gonna try it. Worse they can say is no.
Comment by Random on 01/07/2009 14:19:39
Doesn't change the fact that set issues just annoy me because they're non-issues. Blair house is one of them to me.
Not that i don't understand you're comparison, and accept it.
P.S.
I know you weren't bitching about Biden not seeing a movie. But we know the reason that story was printed was to get people bitching about it. then it'll have others bitching about the people bitching. And of course people will read that article and think that the Biden's were seeking entitlement. Even though the story is nothing like that.
Have you read the comments?
Random on 01/07/2009 14:19:39
Quote by BobR:Quote by Random:
One, I acknowledge that i understand Bob's point about Biden. But it still sounds like something stupid for anyone to put into print, because Biden probably just walked away. It was printed by someone hoping to make a controversy or something.
Second, I really don't care about the Blair House. Bush was an asshole. That isn't knew. What makes you think a man who's willing to lie about GIVING UP GOLF to honor those he sent to die, will give a damn about someone wanting to have an easier time transitioning his family into DC? This was a non-story in the first place. Obama asked, Bush said no, and everyone went on their way. Both man did exactly what was expected of them.
And I was mocking Reagan for being an arrogant prick.
Ya know - given his track record, I wouldn't expect Bush to act any differently. All I was doing was contrasting the class and expectations of the incoming Dems and the outgoing Bush. Are you trying to read more into it than is there?
Doesn't change the fact that set issues just annoy me because they're non-issues. Blair house is one of them to me.
Not that i don't understand you're comparison, and accept it.
P.S.
I know you weren't bitching about Biden not seeing a movie. But we know the reason that story was printed was to get people bitching about it. then it'll have others bitching about the people bitching. And of course people will read that article and think that the Biden's were seeking entitlement. Even though the story is nothing like that.
Have you read the comments?
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2009 14:27:34
TriSec on 01/07/2009 14:27:34
WP, can we take backpacks and folding chairs on the Metro on 1/20? Nothing on the website about that...I may call them to double-check.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:36:46
plan your trip
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated)
Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)
Knives, blades, or sharp objects (of any length)
Mace and/or pepper spray
Sticks or poles
Pockets or hand tools, such as “Leatherman”
Packages
Backpacks
Large bags
Duffel bags
Suitcases
Thermoses
Coolers
Strollers
Umbrellas
Laser pointers
Signs
Posters
Animals (other than service animals)
Alcoholic beverages
Other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by and at the discretion of the security screeners
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:36:46
Quote by TriSec:
WP, can we take backpacks and folding chairs on the Metro on 1/20? Nothing on the website about that...I may call them to double-check.
plan your trip
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
Firearms and ammunition (either real or simulated)
Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)
Knives, blades, or sharp objects (of any length)
Mace and/or pepper spray
Sticks or poles
Pockets or hand tools, such as “Leatherman”
Packages
Backpacks
Large bags
Duffel bags
Suitcases
Thermoses
Coolers
Strollers
Umbrellas
Laser pointers
Signs
Posters
Animals (other than service animals)
Alcoholic beverages
Other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by and at the discretion of the security screeners
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:37:40
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:37:40
I have not chanced the backpack during an event but I have used my messanger bag if that helps
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:39:40
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:39:40
oh and ingnore the ticket part that part if for the "offical" section
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2009 14:44:01
BobR on 01/07/2009 14:44:01
So is that list for people attending the ceremony only (those with tickets), or does it also apply to people that will be on the Mall?
Comment by 
Raine on 01/07/2009 14:45:33
Raine on 01/07/2009 14:45:33
Good morning!
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:52:15
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:52:15
Dude. Seriously. 
Comment by 
starling310 on 01/07/2009 14:52:57
starling310 on 01/07/2009 14:52:57
This guys talking about taxes. . . after hearing Thom, it makes sense how cutting taxes still only helps the big guy.
Comment by starling310 on 01/07/2009 14:53:16
starling310 on 01/07/2009 14:53:16
By the way, Good Morning. 
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:53:36
its my understanding that everyone has to go through security checkpoints so I'm thinking ya its for everyone
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 14:53:36
Quote by BobR:
So is that list for people attending the ceremony only (those with tickets), or does it also apply to people that will be on the Mall?
its my understanding that everyone has to go through security checkpoints so I'm thinking ya its for everyone
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2009 15:00:15
TriSec on 01/07/2009 15:00:15
That's what I saw reading that too...that it was just for the "official" ticketed area around the Capitol.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 15:02:10
Raine on 01/07/2009 15:02:10
Ron Asheton has left.
Ron Asheton, whose scorching and energetic guitar work behind singer Iggy Pop in the band The Stooges established a model of raw emotion for a succeeding generation of punk, grunge, and alternative rockers, has died. He was 60.
His body was discovered yesterday at his home in Ann Arbor, Mich., after his personal assistant had been unable to reach him. Police said it appeared he had been dead for several days and died of natural causes.
Comment by starling310 on 01/07/2009 15:10:56
starling310 on 01/07/2009 15:10:56
That's pretty typical for an HRC fund raiser. Hence, I never go to them.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 15:14:42
Raine on 01/07/2009 15:14:42
I am still thinking about wearing a 1980-era prom dress and going around trying to crash the balls... 
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 15:19:17
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 15:19:17
Quote by Raine:
I am still thinking about wearing a 1980-era prom dress and going around trying to crash the balls...
Comment by starling310 on 01/07/2009 15:42:27
starling310 on 01/07/2009 15:42:27
Wow. I forgot about "Loser Towney Guy."
Comment by starling310 on 01/07/2009 15:50:57
starling310 on 01/07/2009 15:50:57
The "American Public's" opinion is all well and good. But, it's opinion. It is not law.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 15:58:59
Raine on 01/07/2009 15:58:59
Good... Burris will be seated. Now can we get Franken Seated?
Personally I think at this point Burris will be fine. He is gonna tow the Democratic party line.
Personally I think at this point Burris will be fine. He is gonna tow the Democratic party line.
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2009 16:02:44
So did the rest of the town...
BobR on 01/07/2009 16:02:44
Quote by starling310:
Wow. I forgot about "Loser Towney Guy."
So did the rest of the town...
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 16:04:35
Thank you!
Raine on 01/07/2009 16:04:35
Quote by starling310:
The "American Public's" opinion is all well and good. But, it's opinion. It is not law.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 16:19:59
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 16:19:59
Comment by 
livingonli on 01/07/2009 16:27:04
livingonli on 01/07/2009 16:27:04
Good morning everyone. 
With the rain and the cool air still here, I just did not want to get out of bed this morning. But since I still have to work this evening, I figured I better get out of bed.
With the rain and the cool air still here, I just did not want to get out of bed this morning. But since I still have to work this evening, I figured I better get out of bed.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 16:29:48
Raine on 01/07/2009 16:29:48
I am so glad that Harry made sure to make this even more of a circus only to have Burris seated. AssHat.
Comment by 
clintster on 01/07/2009 16:30:32
clintster on 01/07/2009 16:30:32
Mornin' all! New semester, and all's wellish so far.
Did anyone catch mAnn on the "Today" show this morning? It was a ridiculous piece of drama, and I may have to blog on it. Thanks to him/her, I now officially hate the color aqua.
Did anyone catch mAnn on the "Today" show this morning? It was a ridiculous piece of drama, and I may have to blog on it. Thanks to him/her, I now officially hate the color aqua.
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2009 16:31:57
:lol:
livingonli on 01/07/2009 16:31:57
Quote by BobR:Quote by starling310:
Wow. I forgot about "Loser Towney Guy."
So did the rest of the town...
:lol:
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 16:35:33
Oh... hmm... aqua, huh? Now I may have to go find the youtube.
Raine on 01/07/2009 16:35:33
Quote by clintster:
Mornin' all! New semester, and all's wellish so far.
Did anyone catch mAnn on the "Today" show this morning? It was a ridiculous piece of drama, and I may have to blog on it. Thanks to him/her, I now officially hate the color aqua.
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2009 16:38:49
livingonli on 01/07/2009 16:38:49
What happened to NBC's ban on mAnn. They let the wench on anyway. I just hope someone carved her a new one.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/07/2009 16:46:46
Will in Chicago on 01/07/2009 16:46:46
Good morning, bloggers!! Excellent post, BobR!!
Now, I have some breaking news for you on Nova M Radio.
Here is the news from the NEW general manager, Sean Ryan, who asked me to pass this along. Sean has previously worked as the production manager.
Everything is up and running as it should be for the network, so they can bring Randi Rhodes and Mike Malloy on the air live.
Art Mobley is no longer the general manager of the Nova M Radio Network, effective of January 2, 2009. So, the station is under new management.
Now, I have some breaking news for you on Nova M Radio.
Here is the news from the NEW general manager, Sean Ryan, who asked me to pass this along. Sean has previously worked as the production manager.
Everything is up and running as it should be for the network, so they can bring Randi Rhodes and Mike Malloy on the air live.
Art Mobley is no longer the general manager of the Nova M Radio Network, effective of January 2, 2009. So, the station is under new management.
Comment by clintster on 01/07/2009 17:05:59
Didn't really happen, no. Lauer was very cordial with him/her.
clintster on 01/07/2009 17:05:59
Quote by livingonli:
What happened to NBC's ban on mAnn. They let the wench on anyway. I just hope someone carved her a new one.
Didn't really happen, no. Lauer was very cordial with him/her.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 17:06:49
Woohoo!
That seems like a rather smooth no drama transition... which is very nice.
Raine on 01/07/2009 17:06:49
Quote by Will in Phoenix:
Good morning, bloggers!! Excellent post, BobR!!
Now, I have some breaking news for you on Nova M Radio.
Here is the news from the NEW general manager, Sean Ryan, who asked me to pass this along. Sean has previously worked as the production manager.
Everything is up and running as it should be for the network, so they can bring Randi Rhodes and Mike Malloy on the air live.
Art Mobley is no longer the general manager of the Nova M Radio Network, effective of January 2, 2009. So, the station is under new management.
That seems like a rather smooth no drama transition... which is very nice.
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2009 17:12:10
livingonli on 01/07/2009 17:12:10
Thom has a point about Sanjay Gupta. Remember, his attacks on the movie Sicko because Michael Moore is a supporter of National Health Care and Moore pointed out that Gupta used inaccurate studies and statistics in his attacks on the Sicko film.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 17:14:02
Raine on 01/07/2009 17:14:02
SoapBlox Site has closed.
This is not a good situation as there were many many important political blogs housed on that site.
they include, but are not limited to :
Blue Hampshire
Blue Jersey
Blue Mass Group
MN Campaign Report
My Left Wing (site loads w/o diaries)
Never in our Names
Pam's House Blend
Swing State Project
West Michigan Rising
This is not a good situation as there were many many important political blogs housed on that site.
they include, but are not limited to :
Blue Hampshire
Blue Jersey
Blue Mass Group
MN Campaign Report
My Left Wing (site loads w/o diaries)
Never in our Names
Pam's House Blend
Swing State Project
West Michigan Rising
Comment by MavericksHMB on 01/07/2009 17:19:37
Great blog, Bob! 
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/07/2009 17:20:10
Sean is a member over at UNN and I have known him for over a year. So, it is good to see someone who has been with the network promoted.
Will in Chicago on 01/07/2009 17:20:10
Quote by Raine:Woohoo!Quote by Will in Phoenix:
Good morning, bloggers!! Excellent post, BobR!!
Now, I have some breaking news for you on Nova M Radio.
Here is the news from the NEW general manager, Sean Ryan, who asked me to pass this along. Sean has previously worked as the production manager.
Everything is up and running as it should be for the network, so they can bring Randi Rhodes and Mike Malloy on the air live.
Art Mobley is no longer the general manager of the Nova M Radio Network, effective of January 2, 2009. So, the station is under new management.
That seems like a rather smooth no drama transition... which is very nice.
Sean is a member over at UNN and I have known him for over a year. So, it is good to see someone who has been with the network promoted.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 17:24:34
Hello Mav! So nice to see you here!
Raine on 01/07/2009 17:24:34
Quote by MavericksHMB:
Great blog, Bob!
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:24:46
Hello all. :scans: Hmmm I dunno Mala, Bush strikes me a slasher movie guy. He identifies with the sadistic killer. He is the kind of guy who would laugh at the horrific violence. I'm just sayin...
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:24:46
Quote by wickedpam:
The whole Biden movie theatre thing is playing here that he's just a regular guy that went to the theatre, no one recognized him and that he was told it was sold out. No biggie.
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
Hello all. :scans: Hmmm I dunno Mala, Bush strikes me a slasher movie guy. He identifies with the sadistic killer. He is the kind of guy who would laugh at the horrific violence. I'm just sayin...
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:37:13
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:37:13
On a lighter note, I've found a spiffy quiz. What font are you? It was on "The Independent Lens" website, they were showing a documentary about our friend the ubiquitous Helvetica type face. Raine, you should check it out.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 17:37:18
Good Horror doesn't seem up his alley - original Night of the Living Dead, Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street were good movies (well in my opinion) he's maybe the Rob Zombie remakes or House of a 1000 Corpses
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 17:37:18
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
The whole Biden movie theatre thing is playing here that he's just a regular guy that went to the theatre, no one recognized him and that he was told it was sold out. No biggie.
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
Hello all. :scans: Hmmm I dunno Mala, Bush strikes me a slasher movie guy. He identifies with the sadistic killer. He is the kind of guy who would laugh at the horrific violence. I'm just sayin...
Good Horror doesn't seem up his alley - original Night of the Living Dead, Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street were good movies (well in my opinion) he's maybe the Rob Zombie remakes or House of a 1000 Corpses
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2009 17:39:48
Somehow I think he might be more into war films and westerns he seems to be big on the phony macho John Wayne crap.
livingonli on 01/07/2009 17:39:48
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
The whole Biden movie theatre thing is playing here that he's just a regular guy that went to the theatre, no one recognized him and that he was told it was sold out. No biggie.
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
Hello all. :scans: Hmmm I dunno Mala, Bush strikes me a slasher movie guy. He identifies with the sadistic killer. He is the kind of guy who would laugh at the horrific violence. I'm just sayin...
Somehow I think he might be more into war films and westerns he seems to be big on the phony macho John Wayne crap.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:40:20
I see him a s "Saw" kind of guy. Lots of gore, no real suspense.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:40:20
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
The whole Biden movie theatre thing is playing here that he's just a regular guy that went to the theatre, no one recognized him and that he was told it was sold out. No biggie.
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
Hello all. :scans: Hmmm I dunno Mala, Bush strikes me a slasher movie guy. He identifies with the sadistic killer. He is the kind of guy who would laugh at the horrific violence. I'm just sayin...
Good Horror doesn't seem up his alley - original Night of the Living Dead, Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street were good movies (well in my opinion) he's maybe the Rob Zombie remakes or House of a 1000 Corpses
I see him a s "Saw" kind of guy. Lots of gore, no real suspense.
Comment by wickedpam on 01/07/2009 17:44:24
awww yes - blood porn
wickedpam on 01/07/2009 17:44:24
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
The whole Biden movie theatre thing is playing here that he's just a regular guy that went to the theatre, no one recognized him and that he was told it was sold out. No biggie.
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
Hello all. :scans: Hmmm I dunno Mala, Bush strikes me a slasher movie guy. He identifies with the sadistic killer. He is the kind of guy who would laugh at the horrific violence. I'm just sayin...
Good Horror doesn't seem up his alley - original Night of the Living Dead, Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street were good movies (well in my opinion) he's maybe the Rob Zombie remakes or House of a 1000 Corpses
I see him a s "Saw" kind of guy. Lots of gore, no real suspense.
awww yes - blood porn
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 17:44:57
Raine on 01/07/2009 17:44:57
A person jumped from the Empire State Building in Manhattan several minutes ago and died after hitting the 25th floor, according to reports.
looking for a link...
looking for a link...
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:46:15
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:46:15
Who watched Frontline last night? The Old Man and the Storm. It stirred up all my anger about Katrina all over again. For my money the response to Katrina is the single biggest domestic failure of Bush's "presidency" bar none.
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2009 17:46:27
Welcome to the 4F blog, Mavs. I haven't had a chance to visit UNN in a while. My schedule keeps me busy or sleeping or odd hours or many things.
livingonli on 01/07/2009 17:46:27
Quote by MavericksHMB:
Great blog, Bob!
Welcome to the 4F blog, Mavs. I haven't had a chance to visit UNN in a while. My schedule keeps me busy or sleeping or odd hours or many things.
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2009 17:50:26
Thanks!
And welcome to the blog! :hug:
BobR on 01/07/2009 17:50:26
Quote by MavericksHMB:
Great blog, Bob!
Thanks!
And welcome to the blog! :hug:
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2009 17:51:00
Oh dear. That explains why I couldn't get BMG earlier today then.
TriSec on 01/07/2009 17:51:00
Quote by Raine:
SoapBlox Site has closed.
This is not a good situation as there were many many important political blogs housed on that site.
they include, but are not limited to :
Blue Hampshire
Blue Jersey
Blue Mass Group
MN Campaign Report
My Left Wing (site loads w/o diaries)
Never in our Names
Pam's House Blend
Swing State Project
West Michigan Rising
Oh dear. That explains why I couldn't get BMG earlier today then.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:51:08
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:51:08
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2009 17:51:24
I don't need any more anger in my life. I watched Sigur Ros performing at MOMA on CurrentTV
BobR on 01/07/2009 17:51:24
Quote by Mondobubba:
Who watched Frontline last night? The Old Man and the Storm. It stirred up all my anger about Katrina all over again. For my money the response to Katrina is the single biggest domestic failure of Bush's "presidency" bar none.
I don't need any more anger in my life. I watched Sigur Ros performing at MOMA on CurrentTV
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:52:40
I bet Bush has an extensive collection of snuff films.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:52:40
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
The whole Biden movie theatre thing is playing here that he's just a regular guy that went to the theatre, no one recognized him and that he was told it was sold out. No biggie.
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
Hello all. :scans: Hmmm I dunno Mala, Bush strikes me a slasher movie guy. He identifies with the sadistic killer. He is the kind of guy who would laugh at the horrific violence. I'm just sayin...
Good Horror doesn't seem up his alley - original Night of the Living Dead, Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street were good movies (well in my opinion) he's maybe the Rob Zombie remakes or House of a 1000 Corpses
I see him a s "Saw" kind of guy. Lots of gore, no real suspense.
awww yes - blood porn
I bet Bush has an extensive collection of snuff films.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 17:54:24
What is most disturbing that SoapBlox isn't going to bring the site back it seems.
That leaves a lot of VERY important LOCAL progressive blogs down. All of them have communities that are not able to communicate. Many of these were the blogs chosen for the 50 state strategy during the primaries...
Raine on 01/07/2009 17:54:24
Quote by TriSec:
Oh dear. That explains why I couldn't get BMG earlier today then.
What is most disturbing that SoapBlox isn't going to bring the site back it seems.
That leaves a lot of VERY important LOCAL progressive blogs down. All of them have communities that are not able to communicate. Many of these were the blogs chosen for the 50 state strategy during the primaries...
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:54:30
Two comments from pop culture on that, Bobber.
Anger can be power
And
Feel your anger, Luke.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 17:54:30
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Who watched Frontline last night? The Old Man and the Storm. It stirred up all my anger about Katrina all over again. For my money the response to Katrina is the single biggest domestic failure of Bush's "presidency" bar none.
I don't need any more anger in my life. I watched Sigur Ros performing at MOMA on CurrentTV
Two comments from pop culture on that, Bobber.
Anger can be power
And
Feel your anger, Luke.
Comment by BobR on 01/07/2009 17:55:54
Everyone needs a break from their anger every once in a while.
BobR on 01/07/2009 17:55:54
Quote by Mondobubba:
Two comments from pop culture on that, Bobber.
Anger can be power
And
Feel your anger, Luke.
Everyone needs a break from their anger every once in a while.
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2009 18:02:53
He probably has a special place for the Saddam hanging video since he probably watched that one frame by frame.
livingonli on 01/07/2009 18:02:53
Quote by Mondobubba:
I bet Bush has an extensive collection of snuff films.
He probably has a special place for the Saddam hanging video since he probably watched that one frame by frame.
Comment by IzzyBitz on 01/07/2009 18:03:43
Unfortunately, he isn't in any of them.
IzzyBitz on 01/07/2009 18:03:43
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
The whole Biden movie theatre thing is playing here that he's just a regular guy that went to the theatre, no one recognized him and that he was told it was sold out. No biggie.
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
Hello all. :scans: Hmmm I dunno Mala, Bush strikes me a slasher movie guy. He identifies with the sadistic killer. He is the kind of guy who would laugh at the horrific violence. I'm just sayin...
Good Horror doesn't seem up his alley - original Night of the Living Dead, Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street were good movies (well in my opinion) he's maybe the Rob Zombie remakes or House of a 1000 Corpses
I see him a s "Saw" kind of guy. Lots of gore, no real suspense.
awww yes - blood porn
I bet Bush has an extensive collection of snuff films.
Unfortunately, he isn't in any of them.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 18:05:27
Poppa Mondo is having a colonoscopy today as we speak. He's been in the hospital for couple of days. He has been having some episodes of rectal bleeding. I am super worried.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 18:05:27
Poppa Mondo is having a colonoscopy today as we speak. He's been in the hospital for couple of days. He has been having some episodes of rectal bleeding. I am super worried.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 18:07:38
Now Izzy we don't advocate violence on a sitting or former president. The Secret Service doesn't take kindly to that sort of thing.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 18:07:38
Quote by IzzyBitz:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
The whole Biden movie theatre thing is playing here that he's just a regular guy that went to the theatre, no one recognized him and that he was told it was sold out. No biggie.
I doubt Georgie would want to see Benjamin Button, seems like Hotel for Dogs is more his speed :shrug:
Hello all. :scans: Hmmm I dunno Mala, Bush strikes me a slasher movie guy. He identifies with the sadistic killer. He is the kind of guy who would laugh at the horrific violence. I'm just sayin...
Good Horror doesn't seem up his alley - original Night of the Living Dead, Halloween, Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street were good movies (well in my opinion) he's maybe the Rob Zombie remakes or House of a 1000 Corpses
I see him a s "Saw" kind of guy. Lots of gore, no real suspense.
awww yes - blood porn
I bet Bush has an extensive collection of snuff films.
Unfortunately, he isn't in any of them.
Now Izzy we don't advocate violence on a sitting or former president. The Secret Service doesn't take kindly to that sort of thing.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 18:07:58
Oh dear.
a candle is lit...
Raine on 01/07/2009 18:07:58
Quote by Mondobubba:
a candle is lit...
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 18:14:30
Raine on 01/07/2009 18:14:30
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 18:21:41
Raine on 01/07/2009 18:21:41
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 18:23:30
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 18:23:30
Quote by Raine:
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 18:45:23
Raine on 01/07/2009 18:45:23
Remember the Pants Judge? The one who sued the drycleaner for 54 Million dollars?
And lost?
He filed an appeal. he is not giving up.
And lost?
He filed an appeal. he is not giving up.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 01/07/2009 18:53:25
I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
Will in Chicago on 01/07/2009 18:53:25
Quote by Mondobubba:
I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 18:58:11
I was looking at the comments and the first one jumped out.
"I wonder who elected this guy as a judge? Oh, yeah...... Democrats!!!!"
rushman71
Here is evidence again of total ignorance. The Pants Judges was an administrative law judge. They are not elected or appointed, they civil servants. Wiki has a nice article. Impress people at the next cocktail party you go to.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 18:58:11
Quote by Raine:
Remember the Pants Judge? The one who sued the drycleaner for 54 Million dollars?
And lost?
He filed an appeal. he is not giving up.
I was looking at the comments and the first one jumped out.
"I wonder who elected this guy as a judge? Oh, yeah...... Democrats!!!!"
rushman71
Here is evidence again of total ignorance. The Pants Judges was an administrative law judge. They are not elected or appointed, they civil servants. Wiki has a nice article. Impress people at the next cocktail party you go to.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 19:01:52
Memo to: Joe The Plumber
re: Your fifteen minutes
Joe, this is sad, really pathetic in fact. Your fifteen minutes of fame are over. In fact they were over when Senator McCain kept invoking your name in the presidential debate. So, please go back to obscurity from which you came. Oh and get your plumbing license.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 19:01:52
Quote by Raine:
OK, this just REALLY pisses me off.
Memo to: Joe The Plumber
re: Your fifteen minutes
Joe, this is sad, really pathetic in fact. Your fifteen minutes of fame are over. In fact they were over when Senator McCain kept invoking your name in the presidential debate. So, please go back to obscurity from which you came. Oh and get your plumbing license.
Comment by 
m-hadley on 01/07/2009 19:04:39
Mondo,
I will keep your Dad in my thoughts and send him good vibes today and throughout the rest of the week. Hope all goes well.
Cheers,
mfaye
& :peace:
m-hadley on 01/07/2009 19:04:39
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mondo,
I will keep your Dad in my thoughts and send him good vibes today and throughout the rest of the week. Hope all goes well.
Cheers,
mfaye
& :peace:
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2009 19:09:34
Blue Mass Group is huge in this Commonwealth. They trumpeted the fact that they were the first blog to get media credentials for the convention, they did live-blogging every day, and our Governor Patrick is a guest blogger from time to time...
TriSec on 01/07/2009 19:09:34
Quote by Raine:
What is most disturbing that SoapBlox isn't going to bring the site back it seems.
That leaves a lot of VERY important LOCAL progressive blogs down. All of them have communities that are not able to communicate. Many of these were the blogs chosen for the 50 state strategy during the primaries...
Blue Mass Group is huge in this Commonwealth. They trumpeted the fact that they were the first blog to get media credentials for the convention, they did live-blogging every day, and our Governor Patrick is a guest blogger from time to time...
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2009 19:38:50
livingonli on 01/07/2009 19:38:50
Healing vibes for Mondo's dad. :hug:
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:hug:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2009 20:05:23
livingonli on 01/07/2009 20:05:23
Time to go head off to the salt mine. 
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 20:11:45
Raine on 01/07/2009 20:11:45
a strong level 2 Skier at Vail is expert level in the Alleghany Mountains.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 01/07/2009 20:42:17
velveeta jones on 01/07/2009 20:42:17
Afternoon fellow bloggies!
Sorry I ain't been round much these past days, but between work, virus/bug and 2 days of sporadic blackouts, its been tough.
Sorry I ain't been round much these past days, but between work, virus/bug and 2 days of sporadic blackouts, its been tough.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 20:46:41
Well that sounds like a charming way to spend your time.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 20:46:41
Quote by velveeta jones:
Afternoon fellow bloggies!
Sorry I ain't been round much these past days, but between work, virus/bug and 2 days of sporadic blackouts, its been tough.
Well that sounds like a charming way to spend your time.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 21:15:02
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 21:15:02
Phewww. Poppa Mondo is ok. I will be calling the more phone friendly motherly unit to get the full skinny.
Thanks for all the vibes.
Thanks for all the vibes.
Comment by TriSec on 01/07/2009 21:18:34
TriSec on 01/07/2009 21:18:34
Comment by velveeta jones on 01/07/2009 21:20:44
velveeta jones on 01/07/2009 21:20:44
Comment by livingonli on 01/07/2009 21:51:12
livingonli on 01/07/2009 21:51:12
VJ!
At least I was only sick on Monday but apparently the bug's been going around at work because a few of my co-workers have also caught the 24-hour bug which has caused them to and stuff.
At least I was only sick on Monday but apparently the bug's been going around at work because a few of my co-workers have also caught the 24-hour bug which has caused them to
and stuff.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 21:55:42
Raine on 01/07/2009 21:55:42
OK I am watching the episode... bAnn Coulter says that NOW has a bumper sticker that says *1 nuclear Family can destroy your whole life*? jeez this witch is just a lying sack of trash... and what is with that upper lip?
btw, that is the black cocktail dress... it's just finally gotten mold and mildewy cause it's the only thing she owns. If you look carefully it's dripping down it's legs. :puke:
btw, that is the black cocktail dress... it's just finally gotten mold and mildewy cause it's the only thing she owns. If you look carefully it's dripping down it's legs. :puke:
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 21:57:01
Raine on 01/07/2009 21:57:01
I can't finish it. vile.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 21:57:19
Sorry Andy is not passing at all.
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 21:57:19
Quote by Raine:
OK I am watching the episode... bAnn Coulter says that NOW has a bumper sticker that says *1 nuclear Family can destroy your whole life*? jeez this witch is just a lying sack of trash... and what is with that upper lip?
btw, that is the black cocktail dress... it's just finally gotten mold and mildewy cause it's the only thing she owns. If you look carefully it's dripping down it's legs. :puke:
Sorry Andy is not passing at all.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 21:58:55
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 21:58:55
I am going to nap now that I am relieved.
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 22:01:24
U.S. President George W. Bush ® watches as his mother former first lady Barbara Bush approaches the podium prior to his commencement convocation address at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas on December 12, 2008. U.S. President George W. Bush delivered his final commencement address of his presidency. (UPI Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
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Babs is scary as all get out!
Raine on 01/07/2009 22:01:24
U.S. President George W. Bush ® watches as his mother former first lady Barbara Bush approaches the podium prior to his commencement convocation address at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas on December 12, 2008. U.S. President George W. Bush delivered his final commencement address of his presidency. (UPI Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
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Babs is scary as all get out!
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 22:07:24
A well deserved nap Mondo. I am so glad to hear this news!
Raine on 01/07/2009 22:07:24
Quote by Mondobubba:
I am going to nap now that I am relieved.
A well deserved nap Mondo. I am so glad to hear this news!
Comment by Raine on 01/07/2009 22:18:47
Raine on 01/07/2009 22:18:47
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 23:59:09
"Former First Lady Barbara Bush having come down off the cathedral ledge she calls home joins her errant wastrel son at Texas A&M."
Mondobubba on 01/07/2009 23:59:09
Quote by Raine:
U.S. President George W. Bush ® watches as his mother former first lady Barbara Bush approaches the podium prior to his commencement convocation address at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas on December 12, 2008. U.S. President George W. Bush delivered his final commencement address of his presidency. (UPI Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
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Babs is scary as all get out!
"Former First Lady Barbara Bush having come down off the cathedral ledge she calls home joins her errant wastrel son at Texas A&M."
Comment by Raine on 01/08/2009 00:08:39
Raine on 01/08/2009 00:08:39
:rofl:
Nice, Mondo -- you sir, are a delight.
Nice, Mondo -- you sir, are a delight.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/08/2009 00:27:42
Mondobubba on 01/08/2009 00:27:42
What can I say? it just came to me.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/08/2009 01:02:38
Mondobubba on 01/08/2009 01:02:38
Musto on KO! :metal:
Comment by livingonli on 01/08/2009 01:14:34
I got to see him at the Lizz Winstead Shoot the Messenger show I went to. You should have seen the shirt he wore.
livingonli on 01/08/2009 01:14:34
Quote by Mondobubba:
Musto on KO! :metal:
I got to see him at the Lizz Winstead Shoot the Messenger show I went to. You should have seen the shirt he wore.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 01/08/2009 01:18:43
trojanrabbit on 01/08/2009 01:18:43
I've picked another 'victim' for the repair bench. This one is going to be quite a bit more difficult, but I don't have much time. If I want to see real genuine analog TV signals on a real genuine antique TV I only have about a month left.
When I got this one about 10 years ago it was totally dead, I was able to bring it to a point where I got a very dim picture and some sound. I ordered some parts but shortly thereafter moved to my condo and never did get back to it. Turned it on a while ago and it looks like it's in about the same shape I left it.
When I got this one about 10 years ago it was totally dead, I was able to bring it to a point where I got a very dim picture and some sound. I ordered some parts but shortly thereafter moved to my condo and never did get back to it. Turned it on a while ago and it looks like it's in about the same shape I left it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/08/2009 01:21:08
Mondobubba on 01/08/2009 01:21:08
Clinton likes Ruggie. Or was he just being nice? Or coded nastiness. Discuss.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/08/2009 01:43:26
Actually it looks a trifle better than what I had before. But the room has to be almost dark.
trojanrabbit on 01/08/2009 01:43:26
Actually it looks a trifle better than what I had before. But the room has to be almost dark.
Comment by Mondobubba on 01/08/2009 02:01:27
Mondobubba on 01/08/2009 02:01:27
Barney Frank fluffer on Schindler's Fist. 
:rofl: :rofl: Musto, you scamp!
:rofl: :rofl: Musto, you scamp!
Comment by Raine on 01/08/2009 02:38:29
Wow. get moving rabbit...(I may have to find you a decent converter...)
Raine on 01/08/2009 02:38:29
Quote by trojanrabbit:
I've picked another 'victim' for the repair bench. This one is going to be quite a bit more difficult, but I don't have much time. If I want to see real genuine analog TV signals on a real genuine antique TV I only have about a month left.
When I got this one about 10 years ago it was totally dead, I was able to bring it to a point where I got a very dim picture and some sound. I ordered some parts but shortly thereafter moved to my condo and never did get back to it. Turned it on a while ago and it looks like it's in about the same shape I left it.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 01/08/2009 02:57:20
Well, for now I have a cable connection near the workbench.
I'm sorta going blind with this one. I have no idea at what point I can say it's working right. These sets were cheap and notoriously poor performers even when new. And if the picture tube is bad, a replacement of unknown quality runs in the hundred$
trojanrabbit on 01/08/2009 02:57:20
Quote by Raine:Wow. get moving rabbit...(I may have to find you a decent converter...)Quote by trojanrabbit:
I've picked another 'victim' for the repair bench. This one is going to be quite a bit more difficult, but I don't have much time. If I want to see real genuine analog TV signals on a real genuine antique TV I only have about a month left.
When I got this one about 10 years ago it was totally dead, I was able to bring it to a point where I got a very dim picture and some sound. I ordered some parts but shortly thereafter moved to my condo and never did get back to it. Turned it on a while ago and it looks like it's in about the same shape I left it.
Well, for now I have a cable connection near the workbench.
I'm sorta going blind with this one. I have no idea at what point I can say it's working right. These sets were cheap and notoriously poor performers even when new. And if the picture tube is bad, a replacement of unknown quality runs in the hundred$
Comment by clintster on 01/08/2009 04:06:39
clintster on 01/08/2009 04:06:39
Yay! The Good Doctor (just not that kind of doctor) Maddow with Jon Stewart.
Comment by livingonli on 01/08/2009 06:03:41
livingonli on 01/08/2009 06:03:41
Catching the Countdown repeat and just saw the line with Bill saying how much he loves Ruggie.
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