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It's all Fun and Games....
Author: wickedpam
Date: 02/20/2009 13:11:15
Well, hopefully no one is losing an eye, but I thought I would use today’s blog to focus on the lighter things in the world or just our corner of it.
This past week the 2009 American International Toy Fair has been held in New York. Not really big news, they’ve done it 106 times before, but I find some of the trends come out of it rather interesting. First off, despite everyone going through tough economic time’s people, kids and adults, like their toys and while they would like to not spend a lot for them they still want to play.
Playthings.com
It also helps that toy makers are heading the call and lower prices.
CBS News
Wired.com
There are lots of trends that come out of the toy fair every year and this one is now different with eco-toys, US Games marketing all things Obama (you knew someone was going to do it), new educational games and toys, new latest dolls, figurines or action figures that tie in with a movie coming up and so on.
One trend I kinda find interesting is the resergence of board games.
Bloomberg.com
I like that people are feeling upbeat, makes me and I think others feel like maybe, just maybe we’re gonna get through this and it’s gonna be okay. Granted one of tthe articles does say there hasn’t been huge news of mergers or new big name license, maybe people don’t want to quite take a leap that big, but still we’re holding on and finding some solid footing.
Well that’s just me pointing out one of the shiney rays of light breaking the cloud cover.
This past week the 2009 American International Toy Fair has been held in New York. Not really big news, they’ve done it 106 times before, but I find some of the trends come out of it rather interesting. First off, despite everyone going through tough economic time’s people, kids and adults, like their toys and while they would like to not spend a lot for them they still want to play.
Playthings.com
One former sales rep at tonight’s ASTRA party at FAO Schwarz called it “a normal Toy Fair”—in and of itself a noteworthy achievement considering the run-up to the show has been anything but normal amid global economic troubles and months of bureaucratic wrangling that looked like there might be nothing to actually show at this year’s show.
Walking the show floor today wasn’t nearly the doom-laden gloom fest some predicted. Generally, exhibitors were feeling fairly upbeat to have come out of 2008 still in one piece and when asked, were nearly unanimous in reporting better than expected business in January. And while the days of jam packed tradeshows look more and more to be a thing of the past, at least for a while today Toy Fair looked like a place people wanted to be, with aisles busy enough to keep most exhibitors content and nothing particularly vexing for people whine about.
It also helps that toy makers are heading the call and lower prices.
CBS News
This year, "Across the board, all the manufacturers seem really aware that people have a little less to spend," says Hartshorn. Some toy lines have even come down in price. For example, Hasbro's Fur Real line is now making mini versions of its toys to make them more affordable.
Wired.com
The first few vendors told me they were concentrating on product around $10-15 because of the economic troubles, so I started a quick and totally unscientific poll of the vendors. When asked what they thought of the economy and if they were doing anything differently, most of them said that the less expensive items were selling very well and a few companies even mentioned delaying the launch of more high priced toys. Almost everyone said the fair was better this year than last with an increase in sales and traffic. Not surpisingly the ones that said this year was worse, were also the ones who kept reading their blackberry for a minute or two after I stepped in their booth.
There are lots of trends that come out of the toy fair every year and this one is now different with eco-toys, US Games marketing all things Obama (you knew someone was going to do it), new educational games and toys, new latest dolls, figurines or action figures that tie in with a movie coming up and so on.
One trend I kinda find interesting is the resergence of board games.
Bloomberg.com
U.S. board-game sales rose 6 percent to $794 million last year, while total toy sales declined 3 percent, according to researcher NPD Group Inc. Game sales have risen since last summer, when dwindling disposable income made the “staycation” a popular alternative to holiday travel, according to Reyne Rice, a consultant at the Toy Industry Association Inc. in New York.
“When you buy a $20 game, it can last,” Rice said in an interview. “You can pull it out year after year.”
I like that people are feeling upbeat, makes me and I think others feel like maybe, just maybe we’re gonna get through this and it’s gonna be okay. Granted one of tthe articles does say there hasn’t been huge news of mergers or new big name license, maybe people don’t want to quite take a leap that big, but still we’re holding on and finding some solid footing.
Well that’s just me pointing out one of the shiney rays of light breaking the cloud cover.
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Comment by 
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 13:33:02
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 13:33:02
Morning all! 
Happy Fridee! 
:party:
Six years ago today, in the minutes just after midnight, the sound of sirens pierced the quiet night outside my apartment at the corner of Nestor & Main Streets in West Warwick, RI. I wasn't asleep at the time - in fact I was wide awake chatting it up with some fellow Rhody friends online. Unfortunately those sirens foretold the things I would write online, and I would not sleep that night.
The reason was that just five long suburban blocks away, The Station nightclub had become an inferno with over four hundred people inside, due the pyrotechnics used for the night's headline act Great White. A quarter of those present that night lost their lives, and many more were burned and injured in the stampede through the minimal exits of the club, which was barely larger than a gas station.
I didn't personally know anyone who was there that night, but I have friends whose friends and relatives were there and some who died. And of course, the state is so small that I don't think anyone here wasn't affected in some way.
And so today's musical interlude is from another 80s era "white" band, as a tribute to the memory of this event, those who lost their lives, and those who live on.
Happy Fridee! :party:Six years ago today, in the minutes just after midnight, the sound of sirens pierced the quiet night outside my apartment at the corner of Nestor & Main Streets in West Warwick, RI. I wasn't asleep at the time - in fact I was wide awake chatting it up with some fellow Rhody friends online. Unfortunately those sirens foretold the things I would write online, and I would not sleep that night.
The reason was that just five long suburban blocks away, The Station nightclub had become an inferno with over four hundred people inside, due the pyrotechnics used for the night's headline act Great White. A quarter of those present that night lost their lives, and many more were burned and injured in the stampede through the minimal exits of the club, which was barely larger than a gas station.
I didn't personally know anyone who was there that night, but I have friends whose friends and relatives were there and some who died. And of course, the state is so small that I don't think anyone here wasn't affected in some way.
And so today's musical interlude is from another 80s era "white" band, as a tribute to the memory of this event, those who lost their lives, and those who live on.
Comment by 
Random on 02/20/2009 13:33:08
Random on 02/20/2009 13:33:08
Oh Oh. Me Me!!!!
Comment by 
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 13:43:57
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 13:43:57
Comment by 
TriSec on 02/20/2009 13:52:34
TriSec on 02/20/2009 13:52:34
Morning, folks.
Like Livin, I got home at 3am; the floorsets took much less time to reset than what they thought yesterday.
Unlike Livin, I have a 7-year-old at home on school vacation, so here I am.
Scoopster, my grandpa survived the Cocoanut Grove fire by virtue of quitting his job two weeks before the fire; he always said it was my mother that saved his life. Mama TriSec was just 4 months old at the time, and my Grandma was very sickly in her post-partum days.
Gramps had several run-ins with club management over missing gigs, and he quit so he could take care of grandma.
Every other member of the band died that night, except the bass player.
Like I said the morning after The Station....sixty years after the Cocoanut Grove and people are still dying in nightclubs.
Finally, I've posted a couple of screeds elsewhere on the 'net.
(I see a duplicate blog entry; I'll use my powers.)
Like Livin, I got home at 3am; the floorsets took much less time to reset than what they thought yesterday.
Unlike Livin, I have a 7-year-old at home on school vacation, so here I am.
Scoopster, my grandpa survived the Cocoanut Grove fire by virtue of quitting his job two weeks before the fire; he always said it was my mother that saved his life. Mama TriSec was just 4 months old at the time, and my Grandma was very sickly in her post-partum days.
Gramps had several run-ins with club management over missing gigs, and he quit so he could take care of grandma.
Every other member of the band died that night, except the bass player.
Like I said the morning after The Station....sixty years after the Cocoanut Grove and people are still dying in nightclubs.
Finally, I've posted a couple of screeds elsewhere on the 'net.
(I see a duplicate blog entry; I'll use my powers.)
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 13:54:51
yeah sorry about that - could not figure out how to delete - I'll have an opening up soon
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 13:54:51
(I see a duplicate blog entry; I'll use my powers.)
yeah sorry about that - could not figure out how to delete - I'll have an opening up soon
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 02/20/2009 14:00:37
velveeta jones on 02/20/2009 14:00:37
Morning all. Scoopster and TriSec, thanks for the sad and scary reminders of those events. I used to (for a very short while) do pyro for various acts, kinda glad I didn't do much and found another interest in lighting them (with lights, I mean). 'Cause I was a bit of a drinker. 
Anyway, Velveeta must report to ya'll that it is my day off and sadly, I must venture somewhere where no man or woman with even a hint of brain function should dare go............ the Mall.
Pray for me........
Anyway, Velveeta must report to ya'll that it is my day off and sadly, I must venture somewhere where no man or woman with even a hint of brain function should dare go............ the Mall.
Pray for me........
Comment by Random on 02/20/2009 14:28:18
Random on 02/20/2009 14:28:18
So...what's new?
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 14:36:55
my blog opening :lol:
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 14:36:55
Quote by Random:
So...what's new?
my blog opening :lol:
Comment by TriSec on 02/20/2009 14:42:33
TriSec on 02/20/2009 14:42:33
Alright, heading out. TTFN!
Tweets and Facebook will be updated.
(TriSec13)
Tweets and Facebook will be updated.
(TriSec13)
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 14:44:34
Safe travels -
(btw - you do know that wickedm on twitter is me right?)
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 14:44:34
Quote by TriSec:
Alright, heading out. TTFN!
Tweets and Facebook will be updated.
(TriSec13)
Safe travels -
(btw - you do know that wickedm on twitter is me right?)
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 15:14:41
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 15:14:41
everyone go back to bed? :scratchhead:
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 15:15:06
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 15:15:06
Michael Steele : Rethug 4 life yo.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 15:16:04
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 15:16:04
OK, maybe that was a liiiiiitle out of line. :lol:
Comment by 
livingonli on 02/20/2009 15:36:10
livingonli on 02/20/2009 15:36:10
Morning folks.
The lack of heat in my apartment again made it hard for me to get out of bed.
The lack of heat in my apartment again made it hard for me to get out of bed.
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 15:38:12
livingonli on 02/20/2009 15:38:12
I realize that I am already dreading going back to work on Monday.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 15:43:35
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 15:43:35
You need to look for something else if your not happy. What's it gonna hurt to send a resume to a place you really want to work about something you really want to do?
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 15:45:31
livingonli on 02/20/2009 15:45:31
That's part of what I was doing this week. I did update my resume and posted it at Career Builder. I am keeping an eye on other job openings because I do need to find something that I am happy with not to mention something that pays more money.
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 15:58:34
livingonli on 02/20/2009 15:58:34
Without Raine and BobR around, it sure is quiet around here.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 15:59:15
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 15:59:15
wow..
I asked someone to post a slightly edited version of my Station tribute over on DK, and they banned him for it.
I asked someone to post a slightly edited version of my Station tribute over on DK, and they banned him for it.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:01:05
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:01:05
Try going to the websites of places that sound interesting to you.
Discovery Communications
Paley Center
and so on...
Discovery Communications
Paley Center
and so on...
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:02:00
damn
that's harsh
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:02:00
Quote by Scoopster:
wow..
I asked someone to post a slightly edited version of my Station tribute over on DK, and they banned him for it.
damn
that's harsh
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 16:04:11
livingonli on 02/20/2009 16:04:11
It sounds like DK is going through an RRMB like meltdown these days.
Comment by Random on 02/20/2009 16:10:35
What?
Miss Something Random did.
Random on 02/20/2009 16:10:35
Quote by Scoopster:
wow..
I asked someone to post a slightly edited version of my Station tribute over on DK, and they banned him for it.
What?
Miss Something Random did.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:12:24
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:12:24
I never was comfortable on DK, always seemed hard to follow to me, so I never really cruised around over there
Comment by Random on 02/20/2009 16:16:31
Random on 02/20/2009 16:16:31
DK - Daily Kos?
Random is confused...*confused*
Random is confused...*confused*
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:19:34
yeppers :)
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:19:34
Quote by Random:
DK - Daily Kos?
Random is confused...*confused*
yeppers :)
Comment by Random on 02/20/2009 16:21:00
Random on 02/20/2009 16:21:00
I know it's late and everything, but i'm listening to yesterday's Stephanie Miller. Now I can accept that the reason the cartoon was made was a purely racist overtone.
But when Random first saw it...it didn't strike him as Racist.
But when Random first saw it...it didn't strike him as Racist.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 16:23:09
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 16:23:09
Yea, that place.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:23:22
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:23:22
Interesting I just did a crtl F search of the JObs bill and it yielded not matched to Phillipines (now there is a chance I spelled it wrong)
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:24:21
me neither - I just thought it was mean and heartless - sometimes it takes a day or so to sink in
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:24:21
Quote by Random:
I know it's late and everything, but i'm listening to yesterday's Stephanie Miller. Now I can accept that the reason the cartoon was made was a purely racist overtone.
But when Random first saw it...it didn't strike him as Racist.
me neither - I just thought it was mean and heartless - sometimes it takes a day or so to sink in
Comment by TriSec on 02/20/2009 16:24:50
TriSec on 02/20/2009 16:24:50
Hey folks.
Back from the unemployment office already....there were only four people in line this morning. Rather painless, actually. The nice ladies were very sympathetic and spoke in low, soothing tones.
I've got some more forms to send in, but the claim is started.
Back from the unemployment office already....there were only four people in line this morning. Rather painless, actually. The nice ladies were very sympathetic and spoke in low, soothing tones.
I've got some more forms to send in, but the claim is started.
Comment by Random on 02/20/2009 16:28:16
Still don't see it as Racist...seems like a bad joke about the bill being poorly written.
But if the creators where being racist, then i guess it is. And the logic behind it yeah...
Random on 02/20/2009 16:28:16
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I know it's late and everything, but i'm listening to yesterday's Stephanie Miller. Now I can accept that the reason the cartoon was made was a purely racist overtone.
But when Random first saw it...it didn't strike him as Racist.
me neither - I just thought it was mean and heartless - sometimes it takes a day or so to sink in
Still don't see it as Racist...seems like a bad joke about the bill being poorly written.
But if the creators where being racist, then i guess it is. And the logic behind it yeah...
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 16:31:11
I filed online when I was out of work. I guess all the claims these days are crashing the site.
livingonli on 02/20/2009 16:31:11
Quote by TriSec:
Hey folks.
Back from the unemployment office already....there were only four people in line this morning. Rather painless, actually. The nice ladies were very sympathetic and spoke in low, soothing tones.
I've got some more forms to send in, but the claim is started.
I filed online when I was out of work. I guess all the claims these days are crashing the site.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:31:15
I've had to file a couple of times, both cases the people that worked there were very nice and helpful.
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:31:15
Quote by TriSec:
Hey folks.
Back from the unemployment office already....there were only four people in line this morning. Rather painless, actually. The nice ladies were very sympathetic and spoke in low, soothing tones.
I've got some more forms to send in, but the claim is started.
I've had to file a couple of times, both cases the people that worked there were very nice and helpful.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:37:31
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:37:31
Sanchez - long set up no pay off.... 
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:40:25
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:40:25
snake maulings :lol:
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 16:43:27
He's become an attention strumpet.
livingonli on 02/20/2009 16:43:27
Quote by wickedpam:
Sanchez - long set up no pay off....
He's become an attention strumpet.
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:53:52
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 16:53:52
You go Angela :lol:
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 17:00:35
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 17:00:35
Comment by TriSec on 02/20/2009 17:10:00
TriSec on 02/20/2009 17:10:00
Well, life goes on. Chili in the slow-cooker today, we're going to head out to a birthday party for one of Javi's friends, and we're looking forward to some Bocage Monterey Merlot (2005) from the California Wine Club...which I presume will be the next thing I'll be forced to cancel.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 18:00:38
Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 18:00:38
There was this great toy at the NY Toy Fair too.
It is the Beat Me Bernie (Madoff) Doll. You can tear it apart. Only 99.99!
It is the Beat Me Bernie (Madoff) Doll. You can tear it apart. Only 99.99!
Comment by wickedpam on 02/20/2009 18:09:01
I think that was the one I was refering too :p
nevermind read it wrong
wickedpam on 02/20/2009 18:09:01
nevermind read it wrong
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 18:11:05
Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 18:11:05
For those of you who didn't know, Dickipedia has two new dicks!
Mark "Facebook Dude" Zuckerburg
and
Joaquin Phoenix.
Who is a bigger dick, discuss!
Mark "Facebook Dude" Zuckerburg
and
Joaquin Phoenix.
Who is a bigger dick, discuss!
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 18:17:46
Really? Do they want Federal troops to burn Atlanta again? Then rip every bit of rail & highway apart. I'm sure we can arrange a modern day march to see just to show the pig ignorant, history forgetting, head up it's collective ass Georgia Legislature who's boss. Neo-Confederate Tools. Oh when we are done having the Federals marching to sea, we will quarter them in privates homes, just to prove a point.
Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 18:17:46
Quote by Scoopster:
When Raine & Bobber are away, the GA State Assembly will play.
Really? Do they want Federal troops to burn Atlanta again? Then rip every bit of rail & highway apart. I'm sure we can arrange a modern day march to see just to show the pig ignorant, history forgetting, head up it's collective ass Georgia Legislature who's boss. Neo-Confederate Tools. Oh when we are done having the Federals marching to sea, we will quarter them in privates homes, just to prove a point.
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 18:31:43
livingonli on 02/20/2009 18:31:43
Nostalgia for an age that never existed.
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 18:32:13
livingonli on 02/20/2009 18:32:13
I better go get some shopping done.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 02/20/2009 18:37:28
trojanrabbit on 02/20/2009 18:37:28
Shane-O I gave up trying to send you a PM via StephSpace, so you have one in the forum.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 18:38:24
And Raine shall do her best imitation of Carol Burnett in green curtains! :lol:
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 18:38:24
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
When Raine & Bobber are away, the GA State Assembly will play.
Really? Do they want Federal troops to burn Atlanta again? Then rip every bit of rail & highway apart. I'm sure we can arrange a modern day march to see just to show the pig ignorant, history forgetting, head up it's collective ass Georgia Legislature who's boss. Neo-Confederate Tools. Oh when we are done having the Federals marching to sea, we will quarter them in privates homes, just to prove a point.
And Raine shall do her best imitation of Carol Burnett in green curtains! :lol:
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 18:40:02
:rofl:
:rofl: Well played, Sir Scoop!
Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 18:40:02
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
When Raine & Bobber are away, the GA State Assembly will play.
Really? Do they want Federal troops to burn Atlanta again? Then rip every bit of rail & highway apart. I'm sure we can arrange a modern day march to see just to show the pig ignorant, history forgetting, head up it's collective ass Georgia Legislature who's boss. Neo-Confederate Tools. Oh when we are done having the Federals marching to sea, we will quarter them in privates homes, just to prove a point.
And Raine shall do her best imitation of Carol Burnett in green curtains! :lol:
:rofl:
:rofl: Well played, Sir Scoop!
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 18:40:18
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 18:40:18
Price of gold is back over a grand.. POW Inflation!
Comment by Random on 02/20/2009 18:43:47
Wait...what?
Random doesn't get that document at all...
is Georgia Secceeding from the Union?
Random on 02/20/2009 18:43:47
Quote by Scoopster:
When Raine & Bobber are away, the GA State Assembly will play.
Wait...what?
Random doesn't get that document at all...
is Georgia Secceeding from the Union?
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 19:03:25
They're trying to assert that they have sovereignty over any and all governmental authority and power that is not already clearly defined in the US Constitution, by way of the Tenth Amendment.
If it works, it would clear the way for all kinds of backwards legislation and authoritative power grabs by the states.
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 19:03:25
Quote by Random:Quote by Scoopster:
When Raine & Bobber are away, the GA State Assembly will play.
Wait...what?
Random doesn't get that document at all...
is Georgia Secceeding from the Union?
They're trying to assert that they have sovereignty over any and all governmental authority and power that is not already clearly defined in the US Constitution, by way of the Tenth Amendment.
If it works, it would clear the way for all kinds of backwards legislation and authoritative power grabs by the states.
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 19:41:24
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 19:41:24
Straight outta K Street.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 20:30:56
As I look at this again its not a bill, it is a resolution. Which has no binding authority.
Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 20:30:56
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Random:Quote by Scoopster:
When Raine & Bobber are away, the GA State Assembly will play.
Wait...what?
Random doesn't get that document at all...
is Georgia Secceeding from the Union?
They're trying to assert that they have sovereignty over any and all governmental authority and power that is not already clearly defined in the US Constitution, by way of the Tenth Amendment.
If it works, it would clear the way for all kinds of backwards legislation and authoritative power grabs by the states.
As I look at this again its not a bill, it is a resolution. Which has no binding authority.
Comment by TriSec on 02/20/2009 20:48:51
TriSec on 02/20/2009 20:48:51
:kickcan: :shrug:
Comment by TriSec on 02/20/2009 20:52:19
Great, I suppose I could torture people in order to keep food on the table and a roof over our heads. Thanks, Scoop!
TriSec on 02/20/2009 20:52:19
Quote by Scoopster:
Wow.. Gitmo is hiring!
Great, I suppose I could torture people in order to keep food on the table and a roof over our heads. Thanks, Scoop!
Comment by MMB on 02/20/2009 20:54:07
Sounds like a brilliant plan it's just the wrong city and just for the record i had family in Atlanta and i also had a great great grandfather that served proudly for the CSA as a captain. And my home state of Ga. is just as damn good as any damn yankee state. And as for pigs anyone that would approve of burning anyplace is a bigger pig more like a HOG than anyone else. And it takes all kinds to be called a tool not all are southern. May The South Rise Again
One more thing about the Ga State gov. my great great granpa got a pension for his war injuries and when he died his widow got it!!!
MMB on 02/20/2009 20:54:07
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:
When Raine & Bobber are away, the GA State Assembly will play.
Really? Do they want Federal troops to burn Atlanta again? Then rip every bit of rail & highway apart. I'm sure we can arrange a modern day march to see just to show the pig ignorant, history forgetting, head up it's collective ass Georgia Legislature who's boss. Neo-Confederate Tools. Oh when we are done having the Federals marching to sea, we will quarter them in privates homes, just to prove a point.
One more thing about the Ga State gov. my great great granpa got a pension for his war injuries and when he died his widow got it!!!
Comment by Scoopster on 02/20/2009 20:55:56
Only if your idea of torture is letting everyone else figure out their own damn computer problems. The job description looks like a Senior CISCO Network Tech.
Scoopster on 02/20/2009 20:55:56
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Scoopster:
Wow.. Gitmo is hiring!
Great, I suppose I could torture people in order to keep food on the table and a roof over our heads. Thanks, Scoop!
Only if your idea of torture is letting everyone else figure out their own damn computer problems. The job description looks like a Senior CISCO Network Tech.
Comment by Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 21:11:59
Mondobubba on 02/20/2009 21:11:59
Ahhh Army o' Darkness! You primitive screw heads!
Comment by TriSec on 02/20/2009 22:23:10
Just keep on fighting that "War of Northern Agression" The rest of us have moved on.
TriSec on 02/20/2009 22:23:10
Quote by MMB:
May The South Rise Again
Just keep on fighting that "War of Northern Agression" The rest of us have moved on.
Comment by 
clintster on 02/20/2009 22:37:17
Yeah... basically it's the state GOPers stamping their feet and shaking their tiny little fists of rage. About as meaningful as naming barbecue as the state dish.
clintster on 02/20/2009 22:37:17
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Random:Quote by Scoopster:
When Raine & Bobber are away, the GA State Assembly will play.
Wait...what?
Random doesn't get that document at all...
is Georgia Secceeding from the Union?
They're trying to assert that they have sovereignty over any and all governmental authority and power that is not already clearly defined in the US Constitution, by way of the Tenth Amendment.
If it works, it would clear the way for all kinds of backwards legislation and authoritative power grabs by the states.
As I look at this again its not a bill, it is a resolution. Which has no binding authority.
Yeah... basically it's the state GOPers stamping their feet and shaking their tiny little fists of rage. About as meaningful as naming barbecue as the state dish.
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 22:46:34
Wouldn't it be Bar-B-Q with the picture of the happy pig with an apple in its mouth?
livingonli on 02/20/2009 22:46:34
Quote by clintster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Random:Quote by Scoopster:
When Raine & Bobber are away, the GA State Assembly will play.
Wait...what?
Random doesn't get that document at all...
is Georgia Secceeding from the Union?
They're trying to assert that they have sovereignty over any and all governmental authority and power that is not already clearly defined in the US Constitution, by way of the Tenth Amendment.
If it works, it would clear the way for all kinds of backwards legislation and authoritative power grabs by the states.
As I look at this again its not a bill, it is a resolution. Which has no binding authority.
Yeah... basically it's the state GOPers stamping their feet and shaking their tiny little fists of rage. About as meaningful as naming barbecue as the state dish.
Wouldn't it be Bar-B-Q with the picture of the happy pig with an apple in its mouth?
Comment by livingonli on 02/20/2009 23:27:01
livingonli on 02/20/2009 23:27:01
Tonight on WPIX News at 10 a report on chocolate that has been found with live bugs in it with some lovely footage of something crawling out of a Mr. Goodbar. 
Comment by MMB on 02/20/2009 23:28:05
Thanks for your permission but i don't need it, And when idiots put my ancestors down you damn straight i will fight. TA TA for now!!!
MMB on 02/20/2009 23:28:05
Quote by TriSec:Quote by MMB:
May The South Rise Again
Just keep on fighting that "War of Northern Agression" The rest of us have moved on.
Comment by clintster on 02/21/2009 00:08:53
clintster on 02/21/2009 00:08:53
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2009 00:26:45
livingonli on 02/21/2009 00:26:45
So do the Republicans call big brother Little Brother?
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2009 01:07:34
livingonli on 02/21/2009 01:07:34
Boy, that Alan Keyes is an extra crispy bucket of crazy.
Comment by TriSec on 02/21/2009 02:02:59
Point illustrated nicely, thank you.
TriSec on 02/21/2009 02:02:59
Quote by MMB:
Thanks for your permission but i don't need it, And when idiots put my ancestors down you damn straight i will fight. TA TA for now!!!
Point illustrated nicely, thank you.
Comment by livingonli on 02/21/2009 03:12:47
livingonli on 02/21/2009 03:12:47
Ron Paul on Bill Maher right now.