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Discordia - Brought to you by the number 60
Author: BobR
Date: 07/08/2009 12:23:29
It finally happened - Senator Al Franken was sworn in to the Senate yesterday, bringing the total number of Democrats in the Senate to 60. There is an automatic assumption associated with this that now the Democrats can pass any bill they want. What it really means is that they could block filibusters on any bill and call for cloture (remember the "up or down" mantra from back in the day when Democrats were the ones doing the filibustering?). The reality of course is that the number means nothing.
The main reason for this is the wide diversity of Democrats. Some (such as Evan Bayh) are more conservative than some of their Republican counterparts (such as Snowe or Collins). There are other reasons as well:
So let's put this out there right from the start: the Democratic leadership needs every single Senate Democrat to vote in unison, plus 2 Republicans, plus both Independents. How often is that really going to happen? There's also an assumption that the Senate Democrats will always side with Obama. How has that worked out so far?
They certainly didn't side with Obama regarding transferring the inmates from Gitmo to U.S. soil. They decided instead to vote against it:
There are two other major legislative initiatives in the works as well. The first - Cap & Trade - squeaked through the House and faces tough hurdles in Senate. The deals and compromises have already begun:
The other major initiative - reforming health care - is showing just how difficult it is to get everyone on the same page:
Considering that "moderate" (ie: conservative) Democrats even have their own caucus (Blue Dogs), the notion that the magic number 60 means anything in practice is ludicrous. As long as every Senator (well - politician, really) thinks about how his/her vote will look in a campaign ad by the opposition before they vote rather than about the real merits of the bill, we'll see business as usual in DC... And by "business as usual", I mean very little change being accomplished.
Perhaps this can be looked upon as being like "the good old days" when Republicans were reasonable, and power was shared, and change occurred, albeit at slow, careful, thought-out pace.
*sigh*
The main reason for this is the wide diversity of Democrats. Some (such as Evan Bayh) are more conservative than some of their Republican counterparts (such as Snowe or Collins). There are other reasons as well:
Democrats now hold 60 seats, enough to block filibusters — but only if every Democrat and two independents show up, and they all vote together. The chamber's most senior members, Robert Byrd and Edward M. Kennedy, are ill and haven't voted in weeks. Without them there, Democrats need the support of at least two Republicans.
So let's put this out there right from the start: the Democratic leadership needs every single Senate Democrat to vote in unison, plus 2 Republicans, plus both Independents. How often is that really going to happen? There's also an assumption that the Senate Democrats will always side with Obama. How has that worked out so far?
They certainly didn't side with Obama regarding transferring the inmates from Gitmo to U.S. soil. They decided instead to vote against it:
The U.S. Senate Wednesday voted to block the transfer of detainees at the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba detention center and withhold money requested by the Obama administration to close the facility. It is a major setback for President Barack Obama, who on Thursday is expected to address lawmakers' concerns about his plan to shutdown Guantanamo by January of next year.
The Democratic-led Senate voted 90 to 6 to deny the Obama administration the $80 million it sought for the closure of the Guantanamo Bay facility by early next year. It also blocked the use of the funds to transfer detainees held at the center to U.S. soil.
There are two other major legislative initiatives in the works as well. The first - Cap & Trade - squeaked through the House and faces tough hurdles in Senate. The deals and compromises have already begun:
The House narrowly passed its more than 1,200-page version of the bill last week, after last-minute White House wrangling locked in the support of rural and Rust Belt Democrats. Now the bill moves to the Senate, where the administration will face an even tougher fight persuading skeptical moderate Democrats to back it.
To attract broader support, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) intends to couple a package of bipartisan energy provisions passed by Bingaman’s committee with the controversial cap-and-trade bill that will be drafted by the Environment and Public Works Committee, chaired by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.).
The other major initiative - reforming health care - is showing just how difficult it is to get everyone on the same page:
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) abruptly waded into health care reform negotiations Tuesday, telling Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) that Democratic leaders had serious concerns about a bill that would tax health benefits and nix a strong public insurance option.
Baucus had been moving in that exact direction before the July 4th recess, and the pressure from Reid to change course threatens to disrupt the delicate bipartisan negotiations that have been going on for months inside the Finance Committee. Reid’s move could also endanger Democratic hopes of sticking to a strict timeline aimed at passing a bill in the Senate before the August recess.
Baucus was believed to be closing in on a bill that he thought could win support from moderate Democrats and a handful of Republicans, with a tax on employer-provided benefits to pay for the $1 trillion plan and a nonprofit insurance cooperative that falls short of a full public plan. It would have forced compromises that upset more liberal members of the Democratic caucus, but in Baucus’s view, it was the only way to cobble together a filibuster-proof majority.
Considering that "moderate" (ie: conservative) Democrats even have their own caucus (Blue Dogs), the notion that the magic number 60 means anything in practice is ludicrous. As long as every Senator (well - politician, really) thinks about how his/her vote will look in a campaign ad by the opposition before they vote rather than about the real merits of the bill, we'll see business as usual in DC... And by "business as usual", I mean very little change being accomplished.
Perhaps this can be looked upon as being like "the good old days" when Republicans were reasonable, and power was shared, and change occurred, albeit at slow, careful, thought-out pace.
*sigh*
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Comment by 
BobR on 07/08/2009 12:37:58
BobR on 07/08/2009 12:37:58
btw - I posted this on fb yesterday: Rove deposed by House Judiciary committee.
It seems to have gone under the radar.
It seems to have gone under the radar.
Comment by BobR on 07/08/2009 12:38:55
BobR on 07/08/2009 12:38:55
There's also this: T. Boone Pickens backs off wind farm project. Seems that the infrastructure isn't there...
Comment by 
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 12:49:13
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 12:49:13
Morning all! 
:banana:
Check out this apartment I found on Craigslist.. Seems waaaay too good to be legit. :scratchhead:
:banana:Check out this apartment I found on Craigslist.. Seems waaaay too good to be legit. :scratchhead:
Comment by 
TriSec on 07/08/2009 13:09:38
RFK Jr. has been harping on this for years on "Ring of Fire". There's more than enough solar potential in the Southwest to power the entire United States....but there's no way to a: collect that energy and b: get it to where it needs to go.
Maybe Mr. Pickens will take his money and look at high voltage transmission wires instead of the more glamorous wind turbines....
TriSec on 07/08/2009 13:09:38
Quote by BobR:
There's also this: T. Boone Pickens backs off wind farm project. Seems that the infrastructure isn't there...
RFK Jr. has been harping on this for years on "Ring of Fire". There's more than enough solar potential in the Southwest to power the entire United States....but there's no way to a: collect that energy and b: get it to where it needs to go.
Maybe Mr. Pickens will take his money and look at high voltage transmission wires instead of the more glamorous wind turbines....
Comment by 
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 13:16:08
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 13:16:08
Morning :hug:
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 13:25:43
TriSec on 07/08/2009 13:25:43
An interesting contrast today. On the BBC News Pod, the very last story on the broadcast was Mr. Jackson's memorial service.
And they only spent about two minutes on it.
And they only spent about two minutes on it.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:27:08
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:27:08
Morning! Bob what is the sytax error:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= n'adventureworks_data', filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
the error message is: Msg 102, Level 15, State 1, Line 2
Incorrect syntax near 'adventureworks_data'.
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= n'adventureworks_data', filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
the error message is: Msg 102, Level 15, State 1, Line 2
Incorrect syntax near 'adventureworks_data'.
Comment by 
Random on 07/08/2009 13:29:52
Random on 07/08/2009 13:29:52
Random has returned.
And if you've wondered where Random was, he was investigating Palin's resignation.
He has discovered that she herself plans on crossing the country, counting every November Ballot, to prove that america voted for her for President, Not the secret Muslin.
And if you've wondered where Random was, he was investigating Palin's resignation.
He has discovered that she herself plans on crossing the country, counting every November Ballot, to prove that america voted for her for President, Not the secret Muslin.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:32:34
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:32:34
BTW Bobber this isn't a test, the SQL statement is copied out of the MS manual for the class I'm in. For the life of me I can't figure out the error message. I throw myself at your feet requesting assistence. :grovels:
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 13:37:30
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 13:37:30
Hey Mondo, Random, everyone :D
Random - picked up a few games the other night, including one you recommended - Persona3 (think you had it by another name), Raw Danger (which is bad but the diadlouge is kinda funny), and Primal (a game I forgot all about that looked pretty good)
Random - picked up a few games the other night, including one you recommended - Persona3 (think you had it by another name), Raw Danger (which is bad but the diadlouge is kinda funny), and Primal (a game I forgot all about that looked pretty good)
Comment by BobR on 07/08/2009 13:40:14
remove the quotes around it:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= adventureworks_data, filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
BobR on 07/08/2009 13:40:14
Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning! Bob what is the sytax error:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= n'adventureworks_data', filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
the error message is: Msg 102, Level 15, State 1, Line 2
Incorrect syntax near 'adventureworks_data'.
remove the quotes around it:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= adventureworks_data, filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:40:49
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:40:49
Hiya Miz Mala Ma'am. :tips hat: :ambles down wooden sidewalk:
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:43:17
Hmm. The example has the quotes. I will try it though.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:43:17
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning! Bob what is the sytax error:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= n'adventureworks_data', filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
the error message is: Msg 102, Level 15, State 1, Line 2
Incorrect syntax near 'adventureworks_data'.
remove the quotes around it:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= adventureworks_data, filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
Hmm. The example has the quotes. I will try it though.
Comment by BobR on 07/08/2009 13:44:21
also - apparently the "n" before the filename is not correct as well
BobR on 07/08/2009 13:44:21
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning! Bob what is the sytax error:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= n'adventureworks_data', filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
the error message is: Msg 102, Level 15, State 1, Line 2
Incorrect syntax near 'adventureworks_data'.
remove the quotes around it:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= adventureworks_data, filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
Hmm. The example has the quotes. I will try it though.
also - apparently the "n" before the filename is not correct as well
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 13:44:27
:lol: welcome back! Are you parched from your journey? :coffee:
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 13:44:27
Quote by Random:
Random has returned.
And if you've wondered where Random was, he was investigating Palin's resignation.
He has discovered that she herself plans on crossing the country, counting every November Ballot, to prove that america voted for her for President, Not the secret Muslin.
:lol: welcome back! Are you parched from your journey? :coffee:
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 13:49:05
Persona 3 is part of the Persona Series, which is part of a greater series Shin Megami Tensei, which includes Digital Devil Saga and Devil summoner, and a few other off shoots.
haven't played Primal, never heard of Raw Danger.
That being said, you can't Persona isn't weird...specially the summoning thing your character does...
Random on 07/08/2009 13:49:05
Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Mondo, Random, everyone :D
Random - picked up a few games the other night, including one you recommended - Persona3 (think you had it by another name), Raw Danger (which is bad but the diadlouge is kinda funny), and Primal (a game I forgot all about that looked pretty good)
Persona 3 is part of the Persona Series, which is part of a greater series Shin Megami Tensei, which includes Digital Devil Saga and Devil summoner, and a few other off shoots.
haven't played Primal, never heard of Raw Danger.
That being said, you can't Persona isn't weird...specially the summoning thing your character does...
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:49:23
Frackin' Microsoft can't even get the manuals right. :mutter:
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:49:23
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Morning! Bob what is the sytax error:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= n'adventureworks_data', filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
the error message is: Msg 102, Level 15, State 1, Line 2
Incorrect syntax near 'adventureworks_data'.
remove the quotes around it:
create database adventureworks_snapshot1200 on
(name= adventureworks_data, filename =
n'c:\program files\microsoft SQL server\mssql.1\mssql\data\aw_1200.ss')
as snapshot of adventureworks
Hmm. The example has the quotes. I will try it though.
also - apparently the "n" before the filename is not correct as well
Frackin' Microsoft can't even get the manuals right. :mutter:
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:50:58
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:50:58
Hey Random have you seen "Tokyo Gore Police?" I've only seen the trailer. It looks like all kinds of mixed up wrong turned up to 11.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 13:55:07
No, but then again, not really into movies like that...course Haven't seen many Japanese films.
Random on 07/08/2009 13:55:07
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey Random have you seen "Tokyo Gore Police?" I've only seen the trailer. It looks like all kinds of mixed up wrong turned up to 11.
No, but then again, not really into movies like that...course Haven't seen many Japanese films.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 13:55:26
I don't even think I've heard of that one yet..
Then again I'm still hung up on watching the second season of Death Note and now I'm getting into Code Geass.
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 13:55:26
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey Random have you seen "Tokyo Gore Police?" I've only seen the trailer. It looks like all kinds of mixed up wrong turned up to 11.
I don't even think I've heard of that one yet..
Then again I'm still hung up on watching the second season of Death Note and now I'm getting into Code Geass.
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 13:57:42
TriSec on 07/08/2009 13:57:42
*grunt*
Gamers.
:spits:
From the "Simmer" side of the house....I downloaded a new Herky-Bird and a bunch of Panavia Tornados after the airshow last week. Dusted off my Dornier 328 and I'm planning on getting a couple of revenue flights in this weekend.
:nana:
Gamers.
:spits:
From the "Simmer" side of the house....I downloaded a new Herky-Bird and a bunch of Panavia Tornados after the airshow last week. Dusted off my Dornier 328 and I'm planning on getting a couple of revenue flights in this weekend.
:nana:
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:57:58
since I'm in class, go to youtube and check out the trailer. There was no expense spared on fake blood.
BTW not really work safe. Lots of gore!
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 13:57:58
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey Random have you seen "Tokyo Gore Police?" I've only seen the trailer. It looks like all kinds of mixed up wrong turned up to 11.
I don't even think I've heard of that one yet..
Then again I'm still hung up on watching the second season of Death Note and now I'm getting into Code Geass.
since I'm in class, go to youtube and check out the trailer. There was no expense spared on fake blood.
BTW not really work safe. Lots of gore!
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 07/08/2009 14:00:10
trojanrabbit on 07/08/2009 14:00:10
Morning all.
Home today while the Honda is in the shop getting the brakes overhauled. So I get to listen to the full show live.
Home today while the Honda is in the shop getting the brakes overhauled. So I get to listen to the full show live.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:01:00
summoning can't be any odder then the ones they do in Kingdom Hearts :p
couldn't find the other Persona's will it matter? or is it like .hack?
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:01:00
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Mondo, Random, everyone :D
Random - picked up a few games the other night, including one you recommended - Persona3 (think you had it by another name), Raw Danger (which is bad but the diadlouge is kinda funny), and Primal (a game I forgot all about that looked pretty good)
Persona 3 is part of the Persona Series, which is part of a greater series Shin Megami Tensei, which includes Digital Devil Saga and Devil summoner, and a few other off shoots.
haven't played Primal, never heard of Raw Danger.
That being said, you can't Persona isn't weird...specially the summoning thing your character does...
summoning can't be any odder then the ones they do in Kingdom Hearts :p
couldn't find the other Persona's will it matter? or is it like .hack?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:01:54
its so nice to live in a polite society *curtsies(sp)*
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:01:54
Quote by Mondobubba:
Hiya Miz Mala Ma'am. :tips hat: :ambles down wooden sidewalk:
its so nice to live in a polite society *curtsies(sp)*
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 14:02:27
I is in Work now.
But the plot on Wikipedia page is certainly...weird.
And I'll have to look if i ever get a strong stomach.
Random on 07/08/2009 14:02:27
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey Random have you seen "Tokyo Gore Police?" I've only seen the trailer. It looks like all kinds of mixed up wrong turned up to 11.
I don't even think I've heard of that one yet..
Then again I'm still hung up on watching the second season of Death Note and now I'm getting into Code Geass.
since I'm in class, go to youtube and check out the trailer. There was no expense spared on fake blood.
BTW not really work safe. Lots of gore!
I is in Work now.
But the plot on Wikipedia page is certainly...weird.
And I'll have to look if i ever get a strong stomach.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:03:43
Two word: Penis nose.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:03:43
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:
Hey Random have you seen "Tokyo Gore Police?" I've only seen the trailer. It looks like all kinds of mixed up wrong turned up to 11.
I don't even think I've heard of that one yet..
Then again I'm still hung up on watching the second season of Death Note and now I'm getting into Code Geass.
since I'm in class, go to youtube and check out the trailer. There was no expense spared on fake blood.
BTW not really work safe. Lots of gore!
I is in Work now.
But the plot on Wikipedia page is certainly...weird.
And I'll have to look if i ever get a strong stomach.
Two word: Penis nose.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:03:52
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
Deal with it. :p
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:03:52
Quote by TriSec:
*grunt*
Gamers.
:spits:
From the "Simmer" side of the house....I downloaded a new Herky-Bird and a bunch of Panavia Tornados after the airshow last week. Dusted off my Dornier 328 and I'm planning on getting a couple of revenue flights in this weekend.
:nana:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
Deal with it. :p
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 14:06:59
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 14:06:59
Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 14:08:17
nah, not at all, only 1 and 2 are linked together.
And play Persona 3...You'll see...the envokers...it's disturbing.
Random on 07/08/2009 14:08:17
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Mondo, Random, everyone :D
Random - picked up a few games the other night, including one you recommended - Persona3 (think you had it by another name), Raw Danger (which is bad but the diadlouge is kinda funny), and Primal (a game I forgot all about that looked pretty good)
Persona 3 is part of the Persona Series, which is part of a greater series Shin Megami Tensei, which includes Digital Devil Saga and Devil summoner, and a few other off shoots.
haven't played Primal, never heard of Raw Danger.
That being said, you can't Persona isn't weird...specially the summoning thing your character does...
summoning can't be any odder then the ones they do in Kingdom Hearts :p
couldn't find the other Persona's will it matter? or is it like .hack?
nah, not at all, only 1 and 2 are linked together.
And play Persona 3...You'll see...the envokers...it's disturbing.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:10:46
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:10:46
Ya know - thinking about today's blog - I think alot of the problem we are having with coraling votes for our own projects would be made easier if we have a leader in the Senate with more of a spine.
Sure its a hard job, I don't question that, what I question is why can't Reid even TRY to pull the votes together? I may have the wrong side of Congress, but Tip O'Neil manged to keep the Dems pretty well together - or maybe I just have rose colored glasses for those days?
Sure its a hard job, I don't question that, what I question is why can't Reid even TRY to pull the votes together? I may have the wrong side of Congress, but Tip O'Neil manged to keep the Dems pretty well together - or maybe I just have rose colored glasses for those days?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:11:19
Aawww :lol:
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:11:19
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
Aawww :lol:
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 14:11:34
...I love you.
Random on 07/08/2009 14:11:34
Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
...I love you.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:12:52
There is more to Mala than just video games. Disturbing creepy dolls come to mind. As does crafts and ruling the HOA! Right Mdm President?
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:12:52
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
There is more to Mala than just video games. Disturbing creepy dolls come to mind. As does crafts and ruling the HOA! Right Mdm President?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:13:41
oh good something new to freak me out
- is it scarier then Resident Evil or Silent Hill?
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:13:41
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Mondo, Random, everyone :D
Random - picked up a few games the other night, including one you recommended - Persona3 (think you had it by another name), Raw Danger (which is bad but the diadlouge is kinda funny), and Primal (a game I forgot all about that looked pretty good)
Persona 3 is part of the Persona Series, which is part of a greater series Shin Megami Tensei, which includes Digital Devil Saga and Devil summoner, and a few other off shoots.
haven't played Primal, never heard of Raw Danger.
That being said, you can't Persona isn't weird...specially the summoning thing your character does...
summoning can't be any odder then the ones they do in Kingdom Hearts :p
couldn't find the other Persona's will it matter? or is it like .hack?
nah, not at all, only 1 and 2 are linked together.
And play Persona 3...You'll see...the envokers...it's disturbing.
oh good something new to freak me out
- is it scarier then Resident Evil or Silent Hill?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:15:58
yep - I've been letting me inner geek girl see the light of day (okay not the actual light of day cause that'll just make me burst into flame
)
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:15:58
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
There is more to Mala than just video games. Disturbing creepy dolls come to mind. As does crafts and ruling the HOA! Right Mdm President?
yep - I've been letting me inner geek girl see the light of day (okay not the actual light of day cause that'll just make me burst into flame
)
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:16:21
:hug: :p
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:16:21
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
...I love you.
:hug: :p
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:17:34
Are you saying you are (or your inner geek girl) vampire?
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:17:34
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
There is more to Mala than just video games. Disturbing creepy dolls come to mind. As does crafts and ruling the HOA! Right Mdm President?
yep - I've been letting me inner geek girl see the light of day (okay not the actual light of day cause that'll just make me burst into flame
Are you saying you are (or your inner geek girl) vampire?
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 14:21:05
Oops.
TriSec on 07/08/2009 14:21:05
Oops.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:21:52
Cause Harry Reid is a giant vag?
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:21:52
Quote by wickedpam:
Ya know - thinking about today's blog - I think alot of the problem we are having with coraling votes for our own projects would be made easier if we have a leader in the Senate with more of a spine.
Sure its a hard job, I don't question that, what I question is why can't Reid even TRY to pull the votes together? I may have the wrong side of Congress, but Tip O'Neil manged to keep the Dems pretty well together - or maybe I just have rose colored glasses for those days?
Cause Harry Reid is a giant vag?
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 14:22:16
Hey.. that would just add to the appeal!
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 14:22:16
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
There is more to Mala than just video games. Disturbing creepy dolls come to mind. As does crafts and ruling the HOA! Right Mdm President?
yep - I've been letting me inner geek girl see the light of day (okay not the actual light of day cause that'll just make me burst into flame
Are you saying you are (or your inner geek girl) vampire?
Hey.. that would just add to the appeal!
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:25:10
Well, I do have ancesty that is slavic so there is a possiblity :D
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:25:10
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
There is more to Mala than just video games. Disturbing creepy dolls come to mind. As does crafts and ruling the HOA! Right Mdm President?
yep - I've been letting me inner geek girl see the light of day (okay not the actual light of day cause that'll just make me burst into flame
Are you saying you are (or your inner geek girl) vampire?
Well, I do have ancesty that is slavic so there is a possiblity :D
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:25:13
Indeed it would. Mala you have a super number of blog crushes! :heart:
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:25:13
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
There is more to Mala than just video games. Disturbing creepy dolls come to mind. As does crafts and ruling the HOA! Right Mdm President?
yep - I've been letting me inner geek girl see the light of day (okay not the actual light of day cause that'll just make me burst into flame
Are you saying you are (or your inner geek girl) vampire?
Hey.. that would just add to the appeal!
Indeed it would. Mala you have a super number of blog crushes! :heart:
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:25:37
cool graphics :)
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:25:37
Quote by TriSec:
Oops.
cool graphics :)
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:27:10
*puts on her feminist boots* um - no - just he has no spine ;)
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:27:10
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:
Ya know - thinking about today's blog - I think alot of the problem we are having with coraling votes for our own projects would be made easier if we have a leader in the Senate with more of a spine.
Sure its a hard job, I don't question that, what I question is why can't Reid even TRY to pull the votes together? I may have the wrong side of Congress, but Tip O'Neil manged to keep the Dems pretty well together - or maybe I just have rose colored glasses for those days?
Cause Harry Reid is a giant vag?
*puts on her feminist boots* um - no - just he has no spine ;)
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 14:27:15
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 14:27:15
So why is Johnny Isaakson cozying up to mobile telecom lobbyists?
I'm thinking it has everything to do with the huge chunk of bandwidth that was just opened up by the switch from analog to digital TV broadcasting.
I'm thinking it has everything to do with the huge chunk of bandwidth that was just opened up by the switch from analog to digital TV broadcasting.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:28:41
aaawwww I had no idea of my appeal :redface:
now how can I bottle that and use it in the real world
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:28:41
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
There is more to Mala than just video games. Disturbing creepy dolls come to mind. As does crafts and ruling the HOA! Right Mdm President?
yep - I've been letting me inner geek girl see the light of day (okay not the actual light of day cause that'll just make me burst into flame
Are you saying you are (or your inner geek girl) vampire?
Hey.. that would just add to the appeal!
Indeed it would. Mala you have a super number of blog crushes! :heart:
aaawwww
I had no idea of my appeal :redface:now how can I bottle that and use it in the real world
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 14:33:11
Different kind of freak out. Not scary...disturbing.
Random on 07/08/2009 14:33:11
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oh good something new to freak me out
Different kind of freak out. Not scary...disturbing.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 14:37:16
So you're blogger appeal ain't good enough huh?
j/k
Random on 07/08/2009 14:37:16
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Scoopster:Quote by wickedpam:
Hello my name is Mala - I'm 42, a girl and I like video games.
There is more to Mala than just video games. Disturbing creepy dolls come to mind. As does crafts and ruling the HOA! Right Mdm President?
yep - I've been letting me inner geek girl see the light of day (okay not the actual light of day cause that'll just make me burst into flame
Are you saying you are (or your inner geek girl) vampire?
Hey.. that would just add to the appeal!
Indeed it would. Mala you have a super number of blog crushes! :heart:
aaawwww
now how can I bottle that and use it in the real world
So you're blogger appeal ain't good enough huh?
j/k