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Ask A Vet
Author: TriSec
Date: 11/13/2007 11:53:41
Good Morning.
Today is our 1,700th day in Iraq.
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 3860
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 3061
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3399
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3001
Since Election (1/31/05): 2423
Other Coalition Troops: 304
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 465
We find this morning's Cost of War standing at :
$ 468, 232, 000, 000.00
And speaking of the cost of war, there's a story in the BBC this morning (via the Washington Post) that the cost of war is actually double what is being reported...due to 'hidden costs'.
Turning to our friends at IAVA, we find a new ad this morning calling for support of the new GI bill. It's simple in it's concept..."we can afford to send them to war,
why can't we send them to college?
And I'm going to stop here. The power has been up and down a couple of times during the creation of this blog (Thank God for Firefox auto-recovery!) So I'm going with what we've got.
Today is our 1,700th day in Iraq.
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 3860
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 3061
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3399
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3001
Since Election (1/31/05): 2423
Other Coalition Troops: 304
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 465
We find this morning's Cost of War standing at :
And speaking of the cost of war, there's a story in the BBC this morning (via the Washington Post) that the cost of war is actually double what is being reported...due to 'hidden costs'.
The US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are costing nearly double the amount previously thought, according to a report set to be released by Congress.
Democrats say the wars have cost $1.5 trillion - almost twice the requested $804bn (£402bn) - because of "hidden costs", the Washington Post reports.
That figure would amount to $20,000 for a regular US family of four, it adds.
And some of the figures cited in the report were labelled speculative by funding experts, the Post says.
Among the indicators contributing to the higher cost of the conflicts are higher oil costs and payments to war veterans.
The report is expected to be presented to Congress later on Tuesday.
The Democratic authors included the costs of treating wounded veterans and mounting interest payments on money borrowed to finance the wars.
The report calculates that the campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan have cost the average US family of four more than $20,000.
It adds that the amount could rise to $46,300 over the next decade, the Washington Post says.
The committee's Democrats estimate that treating veterans could add more than $30bn to war costs, including disability payments and lost earnings for veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder.
Republicans have not yet commented officially on the report.
Turning to our friends at IAVA, we find a new ad this morning calling for support of the new GI bill. It's simple in it's concept..."we can afford to send them to war,
why can't we send them to college?
In 1944, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed into law the “Servicemen’s Readjustment Act,” better known as the GI Bill. With that one signature, the President ensured that eight million combat veterans coming home from Germany and Japan would be able to afford an education. The World War Two GI Bill was the Cadillac of scholarships; it covered tuition, fees, and books, and gave veterans a living stipend while they were in school.
And it was worth every penny. A 1988 Congressional study proved that every dollar spent under the original GI Bill added seven dollars to the national economy in terms of productivity, consumer spending and tax revenue. Before I served in Iraq, I worked on Wall Street. We used to talk about ROI - “return on investment.” By any standard, the GI Bill was a good buy.
But today, we are not investing in our troops like we did after World War Two. After contributing up to $1,800 from their first military paychecks, today’s troops can receive about $45,000 towards their education. That covers only 60-70% of the average cost of four years at a public college or university, or less than two years at a typical private college. The process to get these limited benefits is complicated. Troops have to front the money to their college, and then get paid back by the government in monthly installments. No wonder only 8% of troops even use their whole GI Bill benefit.
We can do better. This year, Congress is taking action on a new GI Bill. The new bipartisan bill, originally introduced by Senator Jim Webb of Virginia, would make a college education affordable to every service member returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Senator Webb is a decorated Vietnam veteran who knows firsthand the struggles combat veterans face to rebuild their lives once they come home. He’s committed to helping those veterans - and so far, 100 Senators and Representatives have signed on to his legislation.
President Roosevelt said that the original GI Bill gave “emphatic notice to the men and women in our armed forces that the American people do not intend to let them down.”
We have an opportunity to show the same support for a new Greatest Generation. Instead of hearing about a flood of homeless Iraq veterans, we could be building a generation of leaders. This Veterans Day, you can do more for the troops than just go to a parade. Go to http://www.iava.org/demandaction and tell your representatives to make a new GI Bill their priority in 2008.
Washington politicians say they support the troops. Signing on to support a new GI Bill gives them a chance to put their money where their mouths are.
And I'm going to stop here. The power has been up and down a couple of times during the creation of this blog (Thank God for Firefox auto-recovery!) So I'm going with what we've got.
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Comment by 
starling310 on 11/13/2007 13:23:38
starling310 on 11/13/2007 13:23:38
Fristy Pants Dance!
Morning.
Morning.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 13:24:19
starling310 on 11/13/2007 13:24:19
The cost of war. . . 
The mind reels at how that money could have been better spent.
The mind reels at how that money could have been better spent.
Comment by 
Raine on 11/13/2007 13:37:11
Raine on 11/13/2007 13:37:11
Good morning!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 13:38:53
Raine on 11/13/2007 13:38:53
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 13:40:49
Raine on 11/13/2007 13:40:49
And, in case anyone wants the update to my art blockage... I do believe it is over! I decided to be cliche!!! 
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/13/2007 13:58:34
TriSec on 11/13/2007 13:58:34
*snort*
I keep forgetting to add a 'fold' to my blog entries. New features are going to have a hard time becoming new habits...
I keep forgetting to add a 'fold' to my blog entries. New features are going to have a hard time becoming new habits...
Comment by 
BobR on 11/13/2007 14:03:04
Hey - you managed to log in!
BobR on 11/13/2007 14:03:04
Quote by TriSec:
I keep forgetting to add a 'fold' to my blog entries. New features are going to have a hard time becoming new habits...
Hey - you managed to log in!
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 14:05:23
TriSec on 11/13/2007 14:05:23
Ok, my feed has gone nuts.
Or Chris and Jim have.
Or Chris and Jim have.
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 14:06:25
Art-Lax?
Artemucil?
Senokart?
:skates off:
TriSec on 11/13/2007 14:06:25
Quote by Raine:And, in case anyone wants the update to my art blockage... I do believe it is over! I decided to be cliche!!!
Art-Lax?
Artemucil?
Senokart?
:skates off:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:08:44
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:08:44
YAY! RWHM™!!!!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:09:31
I went with artemucil!!! :rofl:
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:09:31
Quote by TriSec:Art-Lax? Artemucil? Senokart? :skates off:Quote by Raine:And, in case anyone wants the update to my art blockage... I do believe it is over! I decided to be cliche!!!
Comment by BobR on 11/13/2007 14:10:21
Benef-art-er :D
BobR on 11/13/2007 14:10:21
Quote by TriSec:
Art-Lax?
Artemucil?
Senokart?
:skates off:
Benef-art-er :D
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:11:03
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:11:03
Does anyone remeber the LArry DAvid Episode where he got into a fight with the living nativity?
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:12:19
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:12:19
:thud:
The creation museum is getting bigger? Are they sure that most people aren't visiting it becuase of it utter Ironic hilarity of all of it?
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:14:13
I had to prune a few ideas away... and then things started flowing!
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:14:13
Quote by BobR:Benef-art-er :DQuote by TriSec: Art-Lax? Artemucil? Senokart? :skates off:
Comment by BobR on 11/13/2007 14:14:36
New psuedo-science "discoveries" are being dreamed up every day!
BobR on 11/13/2007 14:14:36
Quote by Raine:13;
The creation museum is getting bigger? Are they sure that most people aren't visiting it becuase of it utter Ironic hilarity of all of it?
New psuedo-science "discoveries" are being dreamed up every day!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:15:43
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:15:43
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:16:25
starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:16:25
:bad: Momma....I don't want to see planted questions regardless of who the president/candidate is. Not cool.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:16:35
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:16:35
Billo..... ........
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:17:53
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:17:53
YEah... hillary really pissed me off with that one. VERY irresponsible. 
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:18:42
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:18:42
Does Faux news have anyone that isn't a perky little extra crispy bucket of blond in a bottle™
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:27:38
hannity 
:yadda:
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:27:38
hannity :yadda:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:34:47
The one I used has sIenna as a main ingredient....
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:34:47
Quote by BobR:Benef-art-er :DQuote by TriSec: Art-Lax? Artemucil? Senokart? :skates off:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:35:39
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:35:39
:rofl: I love Rodents I have always loved Rodents... I love my mice.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:36:18
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:36:18
OBAMA!!!
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:36:34
starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:36:34
HOw Obama got his groove back.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:38:44
starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:38:44
That's the backyard wiffle ball game applause...
: 10 year old : "2 down, bottom of the ninth.....and it's a shot up the middle! The red sox win it! The red sox win it!"
: cups hands around mouth : : roaring crowd sounds :
: 10 year old
: "2 down, bottom of the ninth.....and it's a shot up the middle! The red sox win it! The red sox win it!": cups hands around mouth : : roaring crowd sounds :
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:39:41
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:39:41
WOW!!!!!!! 
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:40:11
starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:40:11
I don;t believe a stinkin' word of it. 
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:40:32
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:40:32
:D
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:40:36
:rofl:
starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:40:36
Quote by Raine::rofl: I love Rodents I have always loved Rodents... I love my mice.
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:43:27
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:43:27
Wow, caller is a downer man...
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:44:36
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:44:36
HEya callah!
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:45:13
starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:45:13
I'm sorry...Barack says alotta nuttin' really eloquently! 
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/13/2007 14:46:21
livingonli on 11/13/2007 14:46:21
Good morning everyone.
{Fred_Gump}
{Fred_Gump}
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:50:30
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:50:30
Manboobpig...
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 14:50:59
livingonli on 11/13/2007 14:50:59
There are some places you don't want to spoon.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:51:23
starling310 on 11/13/2007 14:51:23
A right winger from Amherst is an odd thing.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 14:55:42
Raine on 11/13/2007 14:55:42
I accept your apology... (I wanted someone to correct momma about Denis and Obama...)
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 14:59:26
livingonli on 11/13/2007 14:59:26
At least Dennis is kicking ass and taking names (trying to get Cheney impeached).
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:10:23
livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:10:23
A candle stuck in your penis? That's one thing you don't want in your area. 
<----pain
<----pain
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:11:36
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:11:36
So tell me, where else can you go to get inspriation from Obama and a medical stack™ that educates us of the dangers of Auto Erotica?
Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 15:11:39
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 15:11:39
Morning! :hug:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:12:13
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:12:13
:puke: Will they have a whitefish flavor soda?
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:12:28
livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:12:28
Mmm, tree sap. 
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:13:25
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:13:25
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:13:54
livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:13:54
Good morning Mala.
What are you listening to in the morning since Momma doesn't come on until night in DC now?
What are you listening to in the morning since Momma doesn't come on until night in DC now?
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:17:15
HE doesn't do it for ya? at all? interesting. I am more of an edwards girl myself... but I felt something all tingly listenign to that speech... Maybe I am just a sucker for a good speech. I AM easy, you know!! 
Good Morning Livin and Mala!!
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:17:15
Quote by starling310:I'm sorry...Barack says alotta nuttin' really eloquently!
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:17:30
livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:17:30
K to the J is feering very glassy right now.
Comment by BobR on 11/13/2007 15:19:57
BobR on 11/13/2007 15:19:57
The groin muscle pop :rofl:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 15:30:57
On the drive in? One of the crappy morning zoos. I just have to start getting to work earlier so I can hear the start of the show online.
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 15:30:57
Quote by livingonli:Good morning Mala.
What are you listening to in the morning since Momma doesn't come on until night in DC now?
On the drive in? One of the crappy morning zoos. I just have to start getting to work earlier so I can hear the start of the show online.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:31:25
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:31:25
This is very bad news about this shooting ib BRooklyn...
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:33:10
livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:33:10
Why couldn't 3WT air Momma live in the morning? The only consolation is I do pick up the station at night which helps during the shorter hours of daylight, although not during the late spring and summer.
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:35:50
livingonli on 11/13/2007 15:35:50
CNN International is reporting about the bird flu in the UK.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:36:32
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:36:32
Awww... poor chris... his compuper froze.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:39:56
a biologist seems to have died of the Bubonic plague in... (drama sting) Grand Canyon NAtioal park.
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:39:56
Quote by livingonli:CNN International is reporting about the bird flu in the UK.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:40:36
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:40:36
:rofl: the cuteness of sleepiness!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 15:41:06
Cause they want lame Tony Kornheiser on live.
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 15:41:06
Quote by livingonli:Why couldn't 3WT air Momma live in the morning? The only consolation is I do pick up the station at night which helps during the shorter hours of daylight, although not during the late spring and summer.
Cause they want lame Tony Kornheiser on live.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:41:26
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:41:26
OOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH... ALEX JONES!!!:foil:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:49:05
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:49:05
:prince: don't stop thinking about tomorrow :prince:
That was the Clinton campaign song... the first Clinton campaign...
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:52:47
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:52:47
ADAM SANDLER?!?!?!?!?!? Conservative?
Wow.. I did not know. what a shame.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:54:26
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:54:26
To our active duty soldier Tony!!!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 15:57:04
That might explain why I don't find him funny :scratchhead:
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 15:57:04
Quote by Raine:ADAM SANDLER?!?!?!?!?!? Conservative?
Wow.. I did not know. what a shame.
That might explain why I don't find him funny :scratchhead:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 15:58:52
LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL... LIBERAL...
AND DAMN PROUD OF IT!!!
Raine on 11/13/2007 15:58:52
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:00:06
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:00:06
Ms. Goldwater is coming up in the next hour....
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 16:01:00
TriSec on 11/13/2007 16:01:00
And now back from my meetings. Arrr!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:07:00
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:07:00
So is there anything we might want to ask of Ms Goldwater today?
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 16:08:20
starling310 on 11/13/2007 16:08:20
Don't you love when your skill set is higher than your boss's.
You can back her up when she's out of the office, but not vice a versa. IS it reflected in your paycheck???
Of course not!
:waiting:
You can back her up when she's out of the office, but not vice a versa. IS it reflected in your paycheck???
Of course not!
:waiting:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:13:58
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:13:58
Lagavuellan! that is BobR's FAVE scotch whisky!!!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:15:24
It's a little something called the peter principle.
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:15:24
Quote by starling310:Don't you love when your skill set is higher than your boss's. You can back her up when she's out of the office, but not vice a versa. IS it reflected in your paycheck??? Of course not! :waiting:
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 16:15:38
Same here.
livingonli on 11/13/2007 16:15:38
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:ADAM SANDLER?!?!?!?!?!? Conservative?
Wow.. I did not know. what a shame.
That might explain why I don't find him funny :scratchhead:
Same here.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:16:05
When I worked at CableVision I was 10x smarter then my boss. Found this out when she didn't know the meaning of conglomerate, she was about 10 years older then me. Didn't have a lot of repect for her before that, after meh-
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:16:05
Quote by starling310:Don't you love when your skill set is higher than your boss's.
You can back her up when she's out of the office, but not vice a versa. IS it reflected in your paycheck???
Of course not!
:waiting:
When I worked at CableVision I was 10x smarter then my boss. Found this out when she didn't know the meaning of conglomerate, she was about 10 years older then me. Didn't have a lot of repect for her before that, after meh-
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:17:09
so no requests?
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:17:09
Quote by Raine:So is there anything we might want to ask of Ms Goldwater today?
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 16:17:36
TriSec on 11/13/2007 16:17:36
That was disturbing, yet amusing, all at the same time.
And now, I shall throw the heck up.
And now, I shall throw the heck up.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:21:22
Umm for Ms. Miller - How much of the national budget will be used for Japanese hair straightening and eyebrow waxing?
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:21:22
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:So is there anything we might want to ask of Ms Goldwater today?
so no requests?
Umm for Ms. Miller - How much of the national budget will be used for Japanese hair straightening and eyebrow waxing?
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 16:24:05
livingonli on 11/13/2007 16:24:05
Time to head off to the salt mine. Took some more OT today. Have to pay those bills.
I still wish Momma was live on in the morning either on an NYC station or satellite radio.
I still wish Momma was live on in the morning either on an NYC station or satellite radio.
Comment by BobR on 11/13/2007 16:25:40
I caught that too! :drink:
BobR on 11/13/2007 16:25:40
Quote by Raine:an! that is BobR's FAVE scotch whisky!!!
I caught that too! :drink:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:26:44
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:26:44
I am with caller... I would love a female president, but I do not a female for the sake of being a female
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 16:27:09
TriSec on 11/13/2007 16:27:09
Ah, Talisker for me here in the single-malt department...
Bobr -->
<--TriSec
Bobr -->
<--TriSec
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:27:26
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:27:26
Same here.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:28:17
OK!
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:28:17
Quote by wickedpam:Umm for Ms. Miller - How much of the national budget will be used for Japanese hair straightening and eyebrow waxing?Quote by Raine:so no requests?Quote by Raine:So is there anything we might want to ask of Ms Goldwater today?
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 16:32:13
TriSec on 11/13/2007 16:32:13
Ms. Miller and/or Ms. Goldwater:
I am gravely concerned about poisonous toys being imported from China.
Will your administration be in favor of collecting all of these toys and dumping them on the front lawn of the CEOs of Mattel, Hasbro, Fisher-Price, and other such persons and letting them deal with the runoff?
Or would it be more prudent to force-feed them date rape drug coated beads until they bend to our wishes?
I am gravely concerned about poisonous toys being imported from China.
Will your administration be in favor of collecting all of these toys and dumping them on the front lawn of the CEOs of Mattel, Hasbro, Fisher-Price, and other such persons and letting them deal with the runoff?
Or would it be more prudent to force-feed them date rape drug coated beads until they bend to our wishes?
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:32:35
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:32:35
People!!! how can I put us forth as the official Blog for Goldwater miller '08 with only one question?!?!?!
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:36:48
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:36:48
Raine!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:37:37
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:37:37
Sorry Mala! I had to go with TRi!!!
Comment by BobR on 11/13/2007 16:37:39
BobR on 11/13/2007 16:37:39
:banana:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:38:12
No worries - it was the better question :hug:
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:38:12
Quote by Raine:Sorry Mala! I had to go with TRi!!!
No worries - it was the better question :hug:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:39:12
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 16:39:12
CeCe driving through a lake?
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:40:55
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:40:55
Now all we need is for listeners to come on over to Four Freedoms!!!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:41:35
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:41:35
Pfft! dude! I am the official fluffer for the Goldwater boys!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:43:00
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:43:00
in the coming days. please expect an ad for the good future president's DVD. 
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:46:48
I don't know... I was more worried about time... maybe next week we can get someone to call in... 
LIV????
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:46:48
Quote by wickedpam:No worries - it was the better question :hug:Quote by Raine:Sorry Mala! I had to go with TRi!!!
LIV????
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:48:02
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:48:02
ROd Stewart should have NO sperm count any more.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:49:47
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:49:47
Liberal confession... I used to lift weights... and yes... we smoked.
(I know, I know)
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:51:51
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:51:51
we cannot excuse Hillary, but WE MUST make the point clear... Hillary did not have Jeff Gannon asking the question.. OR... FEMA....
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:56:14
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:56:14
:rofl: I really REALLY wanna know... does Willard wear Magic underpants???
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:57:00
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:57:00
OMG!!! Bloomberg is three inches tall!!!
Bloomberg is three inches tall!!!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 16:57:55
Raine on 11/13/2007 16:57:55
WHAAA??? did I just hear 
say too many people from the Northeast are trying to get in[the presidential campaign]?
say too many people from the Northeast are trying to get in[the presidential campaign]?
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 17:08:50
Raine on 11/13/2007 17:08:50
Well I have put on my learning cap for Thom. We are starting early today.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 17:13:15
Raine on 11/13/2007 17:13:15
This guest sounds an awful lot like Crispin Glover...
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 17:17:27
And Momma's only on live in the AM now in some parts of CT on some really crappy AM since they lost 1300, Rochester, Buffalo, and Burlington.
I got on once. I should get inspired to do it again.
livingonli on 11/13/2007 17:17:27
Quote by Raine:WHAAA??? did I just hear
And Momma's only on live in the AM now in some parts of CT on some really crappy AM since they lost 1300, Rochester, Buffalo, and Burlington.
I got on once. I should get inspired to do it again.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 17:17:33
ALA Charlies Angels... someone had to say it.
Raine on 11/13/2007 17:17:33
Quote by Raine:This guest sounds an awful lot like Crispin Glover...
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 17:19:43
Come on LIV! Mondo is at work now in te AM... I CANNOT be the only person representing!
We can send you beer! I swear I can do it.
Raine on 11/13/2007 17:19:43
Quote by livingonli:And Momma's only on live in the AM now in some parts of CT on some really crappy AM since they lost 1300, Rochester, Buffalo, and Burlington. I got on once. I should get inspired to do it again.Quote by Raine:WHAAA??? did I just hear
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 17:22:32
Used my "lunch break" to clean out my hallway closet!!
Lots of stuff for the GoodWill.
starling310 on 11/13/2007 17:22:32
Used my "lunch break" to clean out my hallway closet!!
Lots of stuff for the GoodWill.
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 17:23:00
Now you've sold me.
livingonli on 11/13/2007 17:23:00
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:WHAAA??? did I just hear
And Momma's only on live in the AM now in some parts of CT on some really crappy AM since they lost 1300, Rochester, Buffalo, and Burlington.
I got on once. I should get inspired to do it again.
Come on LIV! Mondo is at work now in te AM... I CANNOT be the only person representing!
We can send you beer! I swear I can do it.
Now you've sold me.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 17:23:47
: shudder :
starling310 on 11/13/2007 17:23:47
Quote by Raine:This guest sounds an awful lot like Crispin Glover...
: shudder :
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 17:28:55
Raine on 11/13/2007 17:28:55
The reality is this... EVERY REPUBLICAN tax cut has been done knowing that they would have to pay for it with a federal government version of a visa card.
Do the research. you show me one time any tax cut from the repubs has not put our nation further into debt.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 17:38:39
GoodWill is a great organization....
A little more info about Goodwill...
Raine on 11/13/2007 17:38:39
Quote by starling310:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 17:40:23
Raine on 11/13/2007 17:40:23
I love when Thom says "let me recalibrate" man I love that.
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 17:43:23
livingonli on 11/13/2007 17:43:23
Raine, did you see Zowie's post after yours on AAP?
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 17:48:20
It is indeed. I especially like to donate as the weather turns cold. Lots of people out there are in need of sweaters, jackets, etc. that I no longer use. Or snowboarding boots, a tempermental dvd player, etc. :P
Mom used to make my brother and I clean out our bedrooms before Christmas EVERY year and donate neglected toys.
I guess that philosophy has stuck with me.
starling310 on 11/13/2007 17:48:20
Quote by Raine:GoodWill is a great organization....Quote by starling310:
Used my "lunch break" to clean out my hallway closet!!
Lots of stuff for the GoodWill.
A little more info about Goodwill...
It is indeed. I especially like to donate as the weather turns cold. Lots of people out there are in need of sweaters, jackets, etc. that I no longer use. Or snowboarding boots, a tempermental dvd player, etc. :P
Mom used to make my brother and I clean out our bedrooms before Christmas EVERY year and donate neglected toys.
I guess that philosophy has stuck with me.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 17:53:47
YES! I am so very happy that both mr and Ms. Z heard!!!
Raine on 11/13/2007 17:53:47
Quote by livingonli:Raine, did you see Zowie's post after yours on AAP?
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 17:56:49
My sister does that with her son. It is a wonderful life lesson to give to kids. your momma did good!
Raine on 11/13/2007 17:56:49
Quote by starling310:It is indeed. I especially like to donate as the weather turns cold. Lots of people out there are in need of sweaters, jackets, etc. that I no longer use. Or snowboarding boots, a tempermental dvd player, etc. :P Mom used to make my brother and I clean out our bedrooms before Christmas EVERY year and donate neglected toys. I guess that philosophy has stuck with me.Quote by Raine:GoodWill is a great organization.... A little more info about Goodwill...Quote by starling310:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 18:04:44
Raine on 11/13/2007 18:04:44
OK, am I the only one that heard that Paris Hilton Story on the Nova M stream news?
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 18:11:22
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 18:11:22
Heard it but I wasn't really paying attention to it.
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:17:50
livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:17:50
I went from watching the replay of last night's Cavs game to now watching the rerun of last night's Islanders game (they lost 3-2 to the Flyers)>
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:23:37
She did. Sometimes I forget. I just sent her email to remind her that she done good.
;)
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:23:37
Quote by Raine:
My sister does that with her son. It is a wonderful life lesson to give to kids. your momma did good!
She did. Sometimes I forget. I just sent her email to remind her that she done good.
;)
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:24:32
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:24:32
Thom Hartmann is talking about a proposal to Censure Diane Feinstein.
I missed the beginning.
I missed the beginning.
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 18:28:47
Oh, like all the retards from Texas have done any better.
TriSec on 11/13/2007 18:28:47
Quote by Raine:WHAAA??? did I just hear
Oh, like all the retards from Texas have done any better.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 18:29:27
ok... the AP heard it too... OMG!!!!
Raine on 11/13/2007 18:29:27
Quote by Raine:OK, am I the only one that heard that Paris Hilton Story on the Nova M stream news?
Comment by BobR on 11/13/2007 18:31:17
So she's attending the Republican convention?
BobR on 11/13/2007 18:31:17
Quote by Raine:#13;
ok... the AP heard it too... OMG!!!!
So she's attending the Republican convention?
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:31:39
And Hillary's only a transplanted northeasterner. We need another brain dead hick from Texas (native or transplant) like I need a hole in my head.
livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:31:39
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:WHAAA??? did I just hear
Oh, like all the retards from Texas have done any better.
And Hillary's only a transplanted northeasterner. We need another brain dead hick from Texas (native or transplant) like I need a hole in my head.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:32:42
She probably think "Republican" has something to do with Banana Republic.
"Is that like a fashion show? I am totally there!"
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:32:42
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:#13;
ok... the AP heard it too... OMG!!!!
So she's attending the Republican convention?
She probably think "Republican" has something to do with Banana Republic.
"Is that like a fashion show? I am totally there!"
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 18:34:16
DRunken elephants. Of allthe things in the world this woman COULD do to improve her image... she picks DRUNKEN elephants?
If Rowanda won't have her... has she ever heard of DARFUR? LIBERIA? IRAQ????
AMERICAN CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO FOOD TODAY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? 
:
Raine on 11/13/2007 18:34:16
Quote by Raine:ok... the AP heard it too... OMG!!!!Quote by RaineOK, am I the only one that heard that Paris Hilton Story on the Nova M stream news?
:
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:34:44
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:34:44
"Hi...this Jeannie Chu...I'd like to talk to you about the apartment...."
*Beeeep*
*Beeeep*
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 18:35:41
:rofl:
Raine on 11/13/2007 18:35:41
Quote by BobR:So she's attending the Republican convention?Quote by Raine:#13; ok... the AP heard it too... OMG!!!!
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:35:55
Yeh..ya know. I was kind of hoping she was serious about giving back and using her good fortune to do some good.
I love elephants as much as the next person, but...... Seriously?
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:35:55
Quote by Raine:DRunken elephants. Of allthe things in the world this woman COULD do to improve her image... she picks DRUNKEN elephants?Quote by Raine:Quote by RaineOK, am I the only one that heard that Paris Hilton Story on the Nova M stream news?
ok... the AP heard it too... OMG!!!!
If Rowanda won't have her... has she ever heard of DARFUR? LIBERIA? IRAQ????
AMERICAN CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO FOOD TODAY?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
Yeh..ya know. I was kind of hoping she was serious about giving back and using her good fortune to do some good.
I love elephants as much as the next person, but...... Seriously?
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:36:54
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:36:54
Phew....drinking Coke at lunch definitely increases my CO2 footprint.
The methane and all!
: beeeeelch :
The methane and all!
: beeeeelch :
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:38:53
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:38:53
: the catholic s-chip commercial :
:clap:
Take your Religion back! You go Catholics United!!! GET IN THERE.
:clap:
Take your Religion back! You go Catholics United!!! GET IN THERE.
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 18:42:31
TriSec on 11/13/2007 18:42:31
I was just reading the Paris bit.
That's real...that isn't a mock-up?
That's real...that isn't a mock-up?
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:43:03
livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:43:03
I can understand Paris helping drunken elephants. After all, her brain is the size of a pea.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:45:20
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:45:20
Thom is dreamy....
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:49:15
Has he replaced mgm as your man crush?
livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:49:15
Quote by starling310:Thom is dreamy....
Has he replaced mgm as your man crush?
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:53:54
It's a tough call.
MGM has rebuffed my invite to 4F and I think I am starting to take it personal.
;)
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:53:54
Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:Thom is dreamy....
Has he replaced mgm as your man crush?
It's a tough call.
MGM has rebuffed my invite to 4F and I think I am starting to take it personal.
;)
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:56:12
livingonli on 11/13/2007 18:56:12
mgm's just a busy guy. He doesn't have time to multi-blog like some of us.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:59:58
starling310 on 11/13/2007 18:59:58
My dirty, little secret: I haven't been multi-blogging. I've been a strictly 4F'er for about 2 weeks now.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:02:11
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:02:11
OK... Bush vetoed ANOTHER bill. That Fucker.
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 19:03:48
livingonli on 11/13/2007 19:03:48
It looks like just me and Mala are the multi-bloggers.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:05:35
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:05:35
President Bush vetoed a $606 billion spending bill Tuesday that would have funded education, health and labor programs for the current fiscal year, complaining that it was larded with pork and too expensive as he took aim at a top priority of the new Democratic Congress. ################## Bush vetoed the bill before leaving the White House to travel here for a speech on budget and energy issues, spokeswoman Dana Perino told reporters aboard Air Force One. At the same time, the president signed a $471 billion Defense Department spending bill that funds regular Pentagon operations other than the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 19:06:18
TriSec on 11/13/2007 19:06:18
BLACKLISTED
In October 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) opened its hearing into Communist influence in the movie business and promptly denounced 19 prominent directors, producers, screenwriters, and actors as enemies of the state. One of them was Hollywood screenwriter Gordon Kahn, whose films include All Quiet on the Western Front and The African Queen.
In this six-part personal history of the Hollywood Blacklist, Gordon Kahn's son, Morning Stories producer Tony Kahn, tells the story of his father's 15 years of persecution and the fear that followed him, his family, and thousands of other Americans for being accused of having "the wrong political ideas."
Do go and give the podcast a listen. "Those that ignore the past are doomed to repeat it". I see the writing on the wall; do you?
In October 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) opened its hearing into Communist influence in the movie business and promptly denounced 19 prominent directors, producers, screenwriters, and actors as enemies of the state. One of them was Hollywood screenwriter Gordon Kahn, whose films include All Quiet on the Western Front and The African Queen.
In this six-part personal history of the Hollywood Blacklist, Gordon Kahn's son, Morning Stories producer Tony Kahn, tells the story of his father's 15 years of persecution and the fear that followed him, his family, and thousands of other Americans for being accused of having "the wrong political ideas."
Do go and give the podcast a listen. "Those that ignore the past are doomed to repeat it". I see the writing on the wall; do you?
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 19:10:28
TriSec on 11/13/2007 19:10:28
Ok, here's what Congress should do.
They should write a bill authorizing everything the President wants. Everything.
But they should insert a rider that requires that the President physically handle another man's penis live on national TV.
Would he sign it? Would he veto it?
Come on, let's find out what's really important to this administration, shall we?
They should write a bill authorizing everything the President wants. Everything.
But they should insert a rider that requires that the President physically handle another man's penis live on national TV.
Would he sign it? Would he veto it?
Come on, let's find out what's really important to this administration, shall we?
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:13:40
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:13:40
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:15:28
:hug: 
this should not be a dirty secret. ;)
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:15:28
Quote by starling310:My dirty, little secret: I haven't been multi-blogging. I've been a strictly 4F'er for about 2 weeks now.
this should not be a dirty secret. ;)
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:16:44
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:16:44
*sigh* on day... someday in the far future... you will understand we left not to give a big FU to AAP. I swear to god, that was not the reason.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:18:23
:rofl: it is true.
I could not make up stuff that good!!!
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:18:23
Quote by TriSec:I was just reading the Paris bit. That's real...that isn't a mock-up?
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:23:08
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:23:08
:rofl: Where seldom is heard, A three Syllable word!!!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:25:31
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:25:31
Downloading it, Tri. Thanks for the hat tip!
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:26:57
That was pretty good!
starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:26:57
Quote by Raine::rofl: Where seldom is heard, A three Syllable word!!!
That was pretty good!
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 19:31:46
TriSec on 11/13/2007 19:31:46
Boon Chapman, Texas.
Worst. Payor. Ever.
I've been bouncing around many (all?) departments since last Thursday looking for a simple claim status. I haven't even talked to anyone live to ask a question about it.
America's Healthcare at Work!
Worst. Payor. Ever.
I've been bouncing around many (all?) departments since last Thursday looking for a simple claim status. I haven't even talked to anyone live to ask a question about it.
America's Healthcare at Work!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:36:52
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:36:52
:cry: Thom will be at the Strand!!! I LOOOOOVE the Strand BookStore!!! (yes, I am having an I miss NYC moment...)
(yes, I am having an I miss NYC moment...)
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:42:08
I have always imagined that I would love living in NYC. Mostly, I imagine it would be things like this. Walking out the door and heading to a great bookstore/pub/coffee shop every night.
starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:42:08
Quote by Raine::cry: Thom will be at the Strand!!! I LOOOOOVE the Strand BookStore!!!
I have always imagined that I would love living in NYC. Mostly, I imagine it would be things like this. Walking out the door and heading to a great bookstore/pub/coffee shop every night.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:45:43
Everyone should live or work in NYC at least once in thier lives.
Just once. even if it is for a tiny year.
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:45:43
Quote by starling310:I have always imagined that I would love living in NYC. Mostly, I imagine it would be things like this. Walking out the door and heading to a great bookstore/pub/coffee shop every night.Quote by Raine::cry: Thom will be at the Strand!!! I LOOOOOVE the Strand BookStore!!!
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:52:43
". . . Live in New York once,
But leave before it makes you hard.
Live in Southern California once,
But leave before it makes you soft. . . "
starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:52:43
Quote by Raine:Everyone should live or work in NYC at least once in thier lives.Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine::cry: Thom will be at the Strand!!! I LOOOOOVE the Strand BookStore!!!
I have always imagined that I would love living in NYC. Mostly, I imagine it would be things like this. Walking out the door and heading to a great bookstore/pub/coffee shop every night.
Just once. even if it is for a tiny year.
". . . Live in New York once,
But leave before it makes you hard.
Live in Southern California once,
But leave before it makes you soft. . . "
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 19:55:21
I would like to work in the city since then I wouldn't have to drive but I can't afford to live there. When is Thom at the Strand? I hope tomorrow night since I am off then.
livingonli on 11/13/2007 19:55:21
Quote by Raine:Everyone should live or work in NYC at least once in thier lives.Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine::cry: Thom will be at the Strand!!! I LOOOOOVE the Strand BookStore!!!
I have always imagined that I would love living in NYC. Mostly, I imagine it would be things like this. Walking out the door and heading to a great bookstore/pub/coffee shop every night.
Just once. even if it is for a tiny year.
I would like to work in the city since then I wouldn't have to drive but I can't afford to live there. When is Thom at the Strand? I hope tomorrow night since I am off then.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/13/2007 19:55:45
Live in DC but leave before it makes you cynical
wickedpam on 11/13/2007 19:55:45
". . . Live in New York once,
But leave before it makes you hard.
Live in Southern California once,
But leave before it makes you soft. . . "
Live in DC but leave before it makes you cynical
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:56:26
Sorry Liv. . . it's tonight.
starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:56:26
Quote by livingonli:
I would like to work in the city since then I wouldn't have to drive but I can't afford to live there. When is Thom at the Strand? I hope tomorrow night since I am off then.
Sorry Liv. . . it's tonight.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:56:30
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:56:30
oooh.. caller is getting screachy... MAJOR turnoff...
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 19:57:01
TriSec on 11/13/2007 19:57:01
Ah, New York.
The Village Vanguard...the Plugged Nickel...Birdland....Minton's Playhouse (that's gone, right?)
'nuff said.
Hell, I could even tolerate the damn Yankees for a spell. (Stay away from Mike Lowell, damn you!
)
The Village Vanguard...the Plugged Nickel...Birdland....Minton's Playhouse (that's gone, right?)
'nuff said.
Hell, I could even tolerate the damn Yankees for a spell. (Stay away from Mike Lowell, damn you!
)
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:58:48
starling310 on 11/13/2007 19:58:48
Liv...you don't look so good.
You should probably not go to work tonight. Don't want to get your colleagues sick.
:bad:
You should probably not go to work tonight. Don't want to get your colleagues sick.
:bad:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 19:59:22
Amen to both.
I must say that I loved working in the city and commuting from the coutnry... YES... it was a long commute... but it ws so perfect.
Raine on 11/13/2007 19:59:22
Quote by wickedpam:Live in DC but leave before it makes you cynical". . . Live in New York once, But leave before it makes you hard. Live in Southern California once, But leave before it makes you soft. . . "
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:04:03
Speaking of Baseball...
Tri, do you know when the '08 tix are available?
I wanted to give my nephew tickets for Christmas. He's never been to a game and I like to give him gifts that involve some quality time, rather than just a toy.
starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:04:03
Quote by TriSec:Ah, New York.
The Village Vanguard...the Plugged Nickel...Birdland....Minton's Playhouse (that's gone, right?)
'nuff said.
Hell, I could even tolerate the damn Yankees for a spell. (Stay away from Mike Lowell, damn you!
Speaking of Baseball...
Tri, do you know when the '08 tix are available?
I wanted to give my nephew tickets for Christmas. He's never been to a game and I like to give him gifts that involve some quality time, rather than just a toy.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 20:04:55
Jeremy's ALe house... Fiddlesticks... Mc Sorely's ...
Raine on 11/13/2007 20:04:55
Quote by TriSec:Ah, New York. The Village Vanguard...the Plugged Nickel...Birdland....Minton's Playhouse (that's gone, right?) 'nuff said. Hell, I could even tolerate the damn Yankees for a spell. (Stay away from Mike Lowell, damn you!
Jeremy's ALe house... Fiddlesticks... Mc Sorely's ...
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:06:02
starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:06:02
Do you guys know, i have had my back door open all day? It's really warm here.
:shrug:
The flowers on my deck keep re-budding. They don't know what the hell is goin' on!
:shrug:
The flowers on my deck keep re-budding. They don't know what the hell is goin' on!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 20:06:50
Since you are sick... I think you should go home... you REALLY look awful...
:P
Raine on 11/13/2007 20:06:50
Quote by starling310:Liv...you don't look so good. You should probably not go to work tonight. Don't want to get your colleagues sick. :bad:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 20:09:21
That must be wonderful! imagine! it is november! It is a good thing bad thing tho, I know, I love all the good sunny warm weather we are having... and yet, I pray for rain.
Raine on 11/13/2007 20:09:21
Quote by starling310:Do you guys know, i have had my back door open all day? It's really warm here. :shrug: The flowers on my deck keep re-budding. They don't know what the hell is goin' on!
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:10:22
She's right Liv....you really look awful. You may want to stop at the BOOKSTORE *wink* *wink* on the way home to have something to read while you are *wink* *wink* sick in bed.
starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:10:22
Quote by Raine:Since you are sick... I think you should go home... you REALLY look awful...Quote by starling310:Liv...you don't look so good.
You should probably not go to work tonight. Don't want to get your colleagues sick.
:bad:
:P
She's right Liv....you really look awful. You may want to stop at the BOOKSTORE *wink* *wink* on the way home to have something to read while you are *wink* *wink* sick in bed.
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 20:10:41
Damn , and I've been at work since Noon. This job is sucking the life out of me.
livingonli on 11/13/2007 20:10:41
Quote by starling310:Quote by livingonli:
I would like to work in the city since then I wouldn't have to drive but I can't afford to live there. When is Thom at the Strand? I hope tomorrow night since I am off then.
Sorry Liv. . . it's tonight.
Damn , and I've been at work since Noon. This job is sucking the life out of me.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 20:11:07
A perfect gift. 
Raine on 11/13/2007 20:11:07
Quote by starling310:Speaking of Baseball... Tri, do you know when the '08 tix are available? I wanted to give my nephew tickets for Christmas. He's never been to a game and I like to give him gifts that involve some quality time, rather than just a toy.Quote by TriSec:Ah, New York. The Village Vanguard...the Plugged Nickel...Birdland....Minton's Playhouse (that's gone, right?) 'nuff said. Hell, I could even tolerate the damn Yankees for a spell. (Stay away from Mike Lowell, damn you!
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 20:12:05
Raine on 11/13/2007 20:12:05
Wow... These resolutions are really killing me.
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 20:12:58
Hmm...I don't rightly know. I know the '08 shedule isn't out yet, but I'm sure it's ready. I thought the Sox didn't put the tickets on sale until after the New Year this past season, but I may be wrong.
There's nothing on the team website at this time.
I'm waiting on the 2008 schedule too...Javi is going to his first game next summer, but it remains to be seen if it's going to be in Philly, Baltimore, or Washington. (All easier to come by than Fenway.) Wherever the Sox are at the appropriate time.
TriSec on 11/13/2007 20:12:58
Quote by starling310
Speaking of Baseball...
Tri, do you know when the '08 tix are available?
I wanted to give my nephew tickets for Christmas. He's never been to a game and I like to give him gifts that involve some quality time, rather than just a toy.
Hmm...I don't rightly know. I know the '08 shedule isn't out yet, but I'm sure it's ready. I thought the Sox didn't put the tickets on sale until after the New Year this past season, but I may be wrong.
There's nothing on the team website at this time.
I'm waiting on the 2008 schedule too...Javi is going to his first game next summer, but it remains to be seen if it's going to be in Philly, Baltimore, or Washington. (All easier to come by than Fenway.) Wherever the Sox are at the appropriate time.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 20:13:00
Raine on 11/13/2007 20:13:00
I want to know who the sponsors are of these bills.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 20:13:46
Raine on 11/13/2007 20:13:46
HEY! Since congress gets 2 weeks off, should not everyone?
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 20:14:03
Don't forget Wetlands and CBGB's. Why are all the things that made New York being replaced by gentrified crap like the New Times Square.
Although I do miss the giant Tower Records in the Village.
livingonli on 11/13/2007 20:14:03
Quote by Raine:Quote by TriSec:Ah, New York.
The Village Vanguard...the Plugged Nickel...Birdland....Minton's Playhouse (that's gone, right?)
'nuff said.
Hell, I could even tolerate the damn Yankees for a spell. (Stay away from Mike Lowell, damn you!
Don't forget Wetlands and CBGB's. Why are all the things that made New York being replaced by gentrified crap like the New Times Square.
Although I do miss the giant Tower Records in the Village.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:15:35
Update: I asked my boss who goes to A LOT of games.
He said tickets usually go on sale in the first 2 weeks of December. . . he's rich though, so I don't know which tickets these are.
I won't be looking at $300 tickets. Looks like the 1st base GrandStand is $45 a ticket. That's more like it.
I just want him to be able to see a game live, have a hot dog, hear the crowd, buy a penant! Oh man...it's going to be great.
starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:15:35
Quote by TriSec:Quote by starling310
Speaking of Baseball...
Tri, do you know when the '08 tix are available?
I wanted to give my nephew tickets for Christmas. He's never been to a game and I like to give him gifts that involve some quality time, rather than just a toy.
Hmm...I don't rightly know. I know the '08 shedule isn't out yet, but I'm sure it's ready. I thought the Sox didn't put the tickets on sale until after the New Year this past season, but I may be wrong.
There's nothing on the team website at this time.
I'm waiting on the 2008 schedule too...Javi is going to his first game next summer, but it remains to be seen if it's going to be in Philly, Baltimore, or Washington. (All easier to come by than Fenway.) Wherever the Sox are at the appropriate time.
Update: I asked my boss who goes to A LOT of games.
He said tickets usually go on sale in the first 2 weeks of December. . . he's rich though, so I don't know which tickets these are.
I won't be looking at $300 tickets. Looks like the 1st base GrandStand is $45 a ticket. That's more like it.
I just want him to be able to see a game live, have a hot dog, hear the crowd, buy a penant! Oh man...it's going to be great.
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 20:16:33
you really MUST have enough time to go home sick liv. In all the tiem I have talked to you on the internets, I do not think you have ever called in sick.
Raine on 11/13/2007 20:16:33
Quote by livingonli:Damn , and I've been at work since Noon. This job is sucking the life out of me.Quote by starling310:Sorry Liv. . . it's tonight.Quote by livingonli: I would like to work in the city since then I wouldn't have to drive but I can't afford to live there. When is Thom at the Strand? I hope tomorrow night since I am off then.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:16:44
That is seriously a bunch of bullshit! Then, what? They are back a week and then it will be "Oh, Christmas break." What is this elemantary school??? You don't GET christmas break!
:grumble:
starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:16:44
Quote by Raine:HEY! Since congress gets 2 weeks off, should not everyone?
That is seriously a bunch of bullshit! Then, what? They are back a week and then it will be "Oh, Christmas break." What is this elemantary school??? You don't GET christmas break!
:grumble:
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:18:00
YEAH!
You don't get docked do ya? If not, I say go for it.
DO IT! DOOO IT! DOOOO IT!
starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:18:00
Quote by Raine:
you really MUST have enough time to go home sick liv. In all the tiem I have talked to you on the internets, I do not think you have ever called in sick.
YEAH!
You don't get docked do ya? If not, I say go for it.
DO IT! DOOO IT! DOOOO IT!
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 20:22:04
livingonli on 11/13/2007 20:22:04
I used a few sick days this past winter when I was snowed (or iced) in. The one good thing is we do get paid for the unused sick/personal days at the end of the year. That extra money will come in handy these days.
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 20:24:27
TriSec on 11/13/2007 20:24:27
Don't forget it was the Republicans that whined about working too much once the Dems increased the amount of days they had to be 'in session'.
I think there was significant whining about moving to a 5-day work week.
And yes, they still get all this time off in the summer and around holidays. Probably vestiges of the old days though, when your average congressman was a working stiff and had to go home on ocassion to take care of business. They didn't used to be "career politicians".
I think there was significant whining about moving to a 5-day work week.
And yes, they still get all this time off in the summer and around holidays. Probably vestiges of the old days though, when your average congressman was a working stiff and had to go home on ocassion to take care of business. They didn't used to be "career politicians".
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 20:26:23
livingonli on 11/13/2007 20:26:23
I don't think there are any kids who get a month off for Christmas. Except for July, it seems like they are off more than school kids.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:27:37
'Tis true.
College students get a month off, but that's different. They need to detox.
:P
starling310 on 11/13/2007 20:27:37
Quote by livingonli:I don't think there are any kids who get a month off for Christmas. Except for July, it seems like they are off more than school kids.
'Tis true.
College students get a month off, but that's different. They need to detox.
:P
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 20:50:05
I still think you look terrible! (I am relentless)
IT is after all... only a few hours... ;)
Raine on 11/13/2007 20:50:05
Quote by livingonli:I used a few sick days this past winter when I was snowed (or iced) in. The one good thing is we do get paid for the unused sick/personal days at the end of the year. That extra money will come in handy these days.
(I am relentless)
IT is after all... only a few hours... ;)
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 21:10:30
starling310 on 11/13/2007 21:10:30
Oof.
: mental note : do not ever work for Randi.
: mental note : do not ever work for Randi.
Comment by TriSec on 11/13/2007 21:18:42
TriSec on 11/13/2007 21:18:42
And now if you watch very closely, you can see the TriSec visibly decline...
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 21:20:59
What did she do now? It seems like every story I am hearing shows that Randi is a cruel taskmistress.
livingonli on 11/13/2007 21:20:59
Quote by starling310:Oof.
: mental note : do not ever work for Randi.
What did she do now? It seems like every story I am hearing shows that Randi is a cruel taskmistress.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 21:24:49
She accused her producer of giving her bad info. And, he said "No, I told you Dec.3rd."
"No, you didn't."
"Yeah, I came in and told you."
"No you didn't."
It was just really bitchy!
starling310 on 11/13/2007 21:24:49
Quote by livingonli:Quote by starling310:Oof.
: mental note : do not ever work for Randi.
What did she do now? It seems like every story I am hearing shows that Randi is a cruel taskmistress.
She accused her producer of giving her bad info. And, he said "No, I told you Dec.3rd."
"No, you didn't."
"Yeah, I came in and told you."
"No you didn't."
It was just really bitchy!
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 21:30:26
livingonli on 11/13/2007 21:30:26
Sounds like when she chewed out the producer when the show was cut off by a hard break and it went out over the commercial.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 21:49:08
Yeah, but this time she KNEW she was on the air.
starling310 on 11/13/2007 21:49:08
Quote by livingonli:Sounds like when she chewed out the producer when the show was cut off by a hard break and it went out over the commercial.
Yeah, but this time she KNEW she was on the air.
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 21:52:02
She must be really stressed since her boy toy moved to Arizona.
livingonli on 11/13/2007 21:52:02
Quote by starling310:Quote by livingonli:Sounds like when she chewed out the producer when the show was cut off by a hard break and it went out over the commercial.
Yeah, but this time she KNEW she was on the air.
She must be really stressed since her boy toy moved to Arizona.
Comment by livingonli on 11/13/2007 22:15:30
livingonli on 11/13/2007 22:15:30
I just had a little sneezing fit. You think I should go "home" sick?
Comment by BobR on 11/13/2007 22:23:54
BobR on 11/13/2007 22:23:54
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 22:50:04
Dr. Raine says YES! you can still make it to the Strand! errrrr... the Doctor's office.
Raine on 11/13/2007 22:50:04
Quote by livingonli:I just had a little sneezing fit. You think I should go "home" sick?
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 23:13:05
Dr. Raine? You requested a 2nd opin-
WOH! Is that the guy you wanted me to look at?
He looks like crap.
He should definitely go.
starling310 on 11/13/2007 23:13:05
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:I just had a little sneezing fit. You think I should go "home" sick?
Dr. Raine says YES! you can still make it to the Strand! errrrr... the Doctor's office.
Dr. Raine? You requested a 2nd opin-
WOH! Is that the guy you wanted me to look at?
He looks like crap.
He should definitely go.
Comment by starling310 on 11/13/2007 23:14:23
starling310 on 11/13/2007 23:14:23
: rachel : "General Musharaf, Uncle Perv. . . "
:rofl:
:rofl:
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 23:21:19
FANCY! We have a link too in the sidebar... oo00O00oo
Raine on 11/13/2007 23:21:19
Quote by BobR:New "Support" blog post Please make all future support/enhancement requests there...
Comment by Raine on 11/13/2007 23:24:24
JEepers.... look at him? he has 2 hot chicks playing doctor with him! I certainly hope he took Doctors orders!!! bwa chicka mwaa mwaa...
Raine on 11/13/2007 23:24:24
Quote by starling310:Dr. Raine? You requested a 2nd opin- WOH! Is that the guy you wanted me to look at? He looks like crap. He should definitely go.Quote by Raine:Dr. Raine says YES! you can still make it to the Strand! errrrr... the Doctor's office.Quote by livingonli:I just had a little sneezing fit. You think I should go "home" sick?
bwa chicka mwaa mwaa...
Comment by TriSec on 11/14/2007 00:24:14
TriSec on 11/14/2007 00:24:14
:ph34r:
Passing through on the way to school...
Kim out!
Passing through on the way to school...
Kim out!
Comment by livingonli on 11/14/2007 00:28:43
livingonli on 11/14/2007 00:28:43
I love when women are so concerned about my welfare.
Comment by livingonli on 11/14/2007 00:54:46
livingonli on 11/14/2007 00:54:46
Tonight we have a late game with the Knicks in Phoenix.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/14/2007 01:35:59
Mondobubba on 11/14/2007 01:35:59
evening all. Tri Boston area questions for you.
1. Dorchester, seperate town from Boston or the part of Boston south of Southie?
2. Quaries? in Quincy? :omar: Do tell?
1. Dorchester, seperate town from Boston or the part of Boston south of Southie?
2. Quaries? in Quincy? :omar: Do tell?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/14/2007 01:40:54
Baltimore, easy to get?? HA! Last time I went we need the services of an "independent ticket broker!"
Mondobubba on 11/14/2007 01:40:54
Quote by TriSec:Quote by starling310
Speaking of Baseball...
Tri, do you know when the '08 tix are available?
I wanted to give my nephew tickets for Christmas. He's never been to a game and I like to give him gifts that involve some quality time, rather than just a toy.
Hmm...I don't rightly know. I know the '08 shedule isn't out yet, but I'm sure it's ready. I thought the Sox didn't put the tickets on sale until after the New Year this past season, but I may be wrong.
There's nothing on the team website at this time.
I'm waiting on the 2008 schedule too...Javi is going to his first game next summer, but it remains to be seen if it's going to be in Philly, Baltimore, or Washington. (All easier to come by than Fenway.) Wherever the Sox are at the appropriate time.
Baltimore, easy to get?? HA! Last time I went we need the services of an "independent ticket broker!"
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/14/2007 02:02:07
Mondobubba on 11/14/2007 02:02:07
Boadie: (to Herc's date) Oh you must be the lovely Mrs Herc. :rofl cracks me up each time I hear it!
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 02:12:16
Raine on 11/14/2007 02:12:16
I have chosen as my personal Icon... HAve you reset your user options yet????
:P...
as my personal Icon... HAve you reset your user options yet????
:P...
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 02:46:08
Raine on 11/14/2007 02:46:08
HEY... my personal ICon did not show up...:(
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 02:48:32
Raine on 11/14/2007 02:48:32
OK, trying again....
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 02:52:33
Raine on 11/14/2007 02:52:33
Mondo.... just so you know... we may or may not get to the Wire tonite... we are watching a Nova ep discussing intelligent design in Kansas and the case that made it all go away.
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 03:00:03
Raine on 11/14/2007 03:00:03
ok... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly.... the approximate waiting time is 3 minutes.... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly....
Comment by livingonli on 11/14/2007 03:00:11
livingonli on 11/14/2007 03:00:11
Would this be a good personal icon?
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 03:01:30
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Raine on 11/14/2007 03:01:30
Quote by Raine:ok... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly.... the approximate waiting time is 3 minutes.... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly....
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 03:04:00
Check it out!!!
Raine on 11/14/2007 03:04:00
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Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 03:05:37
Raine on 11/14/2007 03:05:37
Frontline is reshowing "The Last Abortion Clinic" Tonite. if you have not seen it... please watch it. it is available online at PBS.com... I love PBS.com.
Comment by livingonli on 11/14/2007 03:11:03
livingonli on 11/14/2007 03:11:03
The internet is your friend.
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 03:12:39
Raine on 11/14/2007 03:12:39
ok... I am very very sick and tired of the phrase... PRO LIFE.... IT is not PRO, nor is it life... it is ANTI CHOICE. I put this call out to EVERYONE... do not use the phrase pro life any more... use the phrase... ANTI CHOICE>
Comment by livingonli on 11/14/2007 03:25:57
How about Forced Pregnancy or Anti-Sex?
livingonli on 11/14/2007 03:25:57
Quote by Raine:ok... I am very very sick and tired of the phrase... PRO LIFE.... IT is not PRO, nor is it life... it is ANTI CHOICE. I put this call out to EVERYONE... do not use the phrase pro life any more... use the phrase... ANTI CHOICE>
How about Forced Pregnancy or Anti-Sex?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/14/2007 03:35:57
:rofl: :rofl:
Mondobubba on 11/14/2007 03:35:57
Quote by Raine:Quote by Raine:ok... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly.... the approximate waiting time is 3 minutes.... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly....
Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly.... the approximate waiting time is 3 minutes.... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly....
:rofl: :rofl:
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 03:53:53
All operators are busy with other customers... please call back. Thank you, have a nice day....
Raine on 11/14/2007 03:53:53
Quote by Mondobubba::rofl: :rofl:Quote by Raine:Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly.... the approximate waiting time is 3 minutes.... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly....Quote by Raine:ok... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly.... the approximate waiting time is 3 minutes.... Our IT department is currently working to resolve the issues with the personal Icons... thank you for you patience... please hold .... the next available IT person will be with you shortly....
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 03:56:06
Raine on 11/14/2007 03:56:06
OMG... bobber is going to kill me... Here maybe this will appease him... 
....
OOOOH... next week on frontline... The torture question...
....
OOOOH... next week on frontline... The torture question...
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 04:01:04
OMG... was that a SHINY KEYS post or what??? ... Tavis SMiley up on PBS now... I must say, Atlanta has a far more progressive PBS station that Upstate NY ever did. Roger Daltrey is going to be on!
Raine on 11/14/2007 04:01:04
Quote by Raine:OMG... bobber is going to kill me... Here maybe this will appease him...
... Tavis SMiley up on PBS now... I must say, Atlanta has a far more progressive PBS station that Upstate NY ever did. Roger Daltrey is going to be on!
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 04:03:28
Raine on 11/14/2007 04:03:28
I should add (proudly and happily)... Atlanta has 2 (yes TWO) PBS stations. Tavis is interviewing Jules Lobel, from the Center for Constitutional Rights.
Comment by livingonli on 11/14/2007 04:15:20
livingonli on 11/14/2007 04:15:20
But i get 4 PBS stations plus 4 additional feeds through digital sub-channels. We New Yorkers are spoiled on that PBS moyshen.
Comment by livingonli on 11/14/2007 04:18:20
livingonli on 11/14/2007 04:18:20
Raine, I do remember you saying how much that Albany station sucked.
Comment by Raine on 11/14/2007 05:11:43
It's a damn good thing to be spoiled on!
And with the writers strike... I am thinking more people NEED to pay a visit to the PBS programming. Just say no to new reality shows...
Raine on 11/14/2007 05:11:43
Quote by livingonli:But i get 4 PBS stations plus 4 additional feeds through digital sub-channels. We New Yorkers are spoiled on that PBS moyshen.