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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
Quote by wickedpam:
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
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:41:27
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:41:27
Random - of course it is that's why I would want to bottle if :D
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 14:45:10
Random on 07/08/2009 14:45:10
suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuure...
loves you anyways.
Gamer geeks are my brothahs and sistahs
loves you anyways.
Gamer geeks are my brothahs and sistahs
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 14:45:44
TriSec on 07/08/2009 14:45:44
I have news on the election front....
Incumbent Susan McIvor has dropped out of the school committee race, which now leaves one incumbent and three challengers vying for the three seats available this term.
Things are looking up, but I'm the newbie/unknown in this race. Then again, there are some community events coming up that I've been invited to as a candidate, so I'll be able to get some word out.
Working on a flyer and updating my website right now.
Incumbent Susan McIvor has dropped out of the school committee race, which now leaves one incumbent and three challengers vying for the three seats available this term.
Things are looking up, but I'm the newbie/unknown in this race. Then again, there are some community events coming up that I've been invited to as a candidate, so I'll be able to get some word out.
Working on a flyer and updating my website right now.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:50:55
I am available for ballot box stuffing, voter intimidation & general election rigging.
TriSec a vote for him is a vote for sanity!
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 14:50:55
Quote by TriSec:
I have news on the election front....
Incumbent Susan McIvor has dropped out of the school committee race, which now leaves one incumbent and three challengers vying for the three seats available this term.
Things are looking up, but I'm the newbie/unknown in this race. Then again, there are some community events coming up that I've been invited to as a candidate, so I'll be able to get some word out.
Working on a flyer and updating my website right now.
I am available for ballot box stuffing, voter intimidation & general election rigging.
TriSec a vote for him is a vote for sanity!
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 14:54:29
Random on 07/08/2009 14:54:29
But seriously...take Persona 3...and just wait till they introduce the envokers...
And just remember...a dog will then use one.
And just remember...a dog will then use one.
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 14:54:59
TriSec on 07/08/2009 14:54:59
There is a distinct anti-incumbent backlash in the City of Waltham right now. While it may affect some of my friends on City Council, I am hoping to use that to advantage during the campaign.
Comment by 
livingonli on 07/08/2009 14:56:29
livingonli on 07/08/2009 14:56:29
Good morning everyone. 
:sleeping:
Another morning where I didn't want to get out of bed. I keep missing the fun.
:sleeping:Another morning where I didn't want to get out of bed. I keep missing the fun.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:59:48
can't wait to play now :)
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 14:59:48
Quote by Random:
But seriously...take Persona 3...and just wait till they introduce the envokers...
And just remember...a dog will then use one.
can't wait to play now :)
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:00:44
your not missing it - we are still in the midst of the fun - you can add too it now - :D
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:00:44
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
Another morning where I didn't want to get out of bed. I keep missing the fun.
your not missing it - we are still in the midst of the fun - you can add too it now - :D
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:03:02
:hug:
livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:03:02
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
:hug:
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:05:31
livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:05:31
The only games I play are the facebook apps. I have reached Level 65 in Mafia Wars.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 15:06:25
Lol, tell me what ya think of it. I enjoyed it a lot.
That being said, Tell me how Primal is, and that other game. I can probably get them cheap if they're any good.
Random on 07/08/2009 15:06:25
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
But seriously...take Persona 3...and just wait till they introduce the envokers...
And just remember...a dog will then use one.
can't wait to play now :)
Lol, tell me what ya think of it. I enjoyed it a lot.
That being said, Tell me how Primal is, and that other game. I can probably get them cheap if they're any good.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:09:43
damn, I'm not even out of the 30's on Vamp Wars -
Doesn't matter about the games stuff, everyon geeks out over something :D
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:09:43
Quote by livingonli:
The only games I play are the facebook apps. I have reached Level 65 in Mafia Wars.
damn, I'm not even out of the 30's on Vamp Wars -
Doesn't matter about the games stuff, everyon geeks out over something :D
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:13:15
livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:13:15
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:15:08
livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:15:08
Who saw that last night Rachel wore the same outfit as Sarah Palin?
Comment by 
Raine on 07/08/2009 15:15:56
Raine on 07/08/2009 15:15:56
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:20:06
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:20:06
Quote by livingonli:
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
Comment by Raine on 07/08/2009 15:23:21
Raine on 07/08/2009 15:23:21
OK-- Sarah has a new tweet:
Today,try this: "Act in accordance to your conscience -risk- by pursuing larger vision in opposition to popular, powerful pressure"-unknown
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:23:25
I find it kinda sad that some girls only see themselves on way
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:23:25
Quote by Raine:
This is just -- disturbing.
I find it kinda sad that some girls only see themselves on way
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:26:35
That's just creepy. And why would a woman today do something like that? Not exactly a positive self-image.
livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:26:35
Quote by Raine:
This is just -- disturbing.
That's just creepy. And why would a woman today do something like that? Not exactly a positive self-image.
Comment by Raine on 07/08/2009 15:28:02
Raine on 07/08/2009 15:28:02
Even more disturbing was that it was the MOM's idea!
Why would any girl want to be a plastic doll?
Why would any girl want to be a plastic doll?
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 15:32:10
Watched the Premier of "SyFy"'s new show Warehouse 13. Wasn't that bad.
Interesting premise. Characters are a little cliche but hey...it's "SyFy"
Random on 07/08/2009 15:32:10
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
Watched the Premier of "SyFy"'s new show Warehouse 13. Wasn't that bad.
Interesting premise. Characters are a little cliche but hey...it's "SyFy"
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 15:34:25
augh...another reason why Random didn't go to his prom...that's number 308 for those who care.
Random on 07/08/2009 15:34:25
Quote by Raine:
Even more disturbing was that it was the MOM's idea!
Why would any girl want to be a plastic doll?
augh...another reason why Random didn't go to his prom...that's number 308 for those who care.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 15:40:29
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 15:40:29
Um reality check, or maybe I am looking at this as a post-modern hipster doofus. Nobody is saying they want to be Barbies. To me they are making something of an ironic comment on prom arrivals etc. Or I could be full of crap, it wouldn't be the first time. I think maybe we are being a tad too litteral.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:41:17
I recorded it - hate the logo switch on SciFi
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:41:17
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
Watched the Premier of "SyFy"'s new show Warehouse 13. Wasn't that bad.
Interesting premise. Characters are a little cliche but hey...it's "SyFy"
I recorded it - hate the logo switch on SciFi
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 15:41:45
Random on 07/08/2009 15:41:45
I DON'T CARE!!!!
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 15:42:35
TriSec on 07/08/2009 15:42:35
Heading to Waltham Center for lunch....back in a bit!
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:42:47
possible - have you even seen My Super Sweet 16? Its just sickening to see this children squander huge amouts of cash on some of their "arrival" gimmicks
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:42:47
Quote by Mondobubba:
Um reality check, or maybe I am looking at this as a post-modern hipster doofus. Nobody is saying they want to be Barbies. To me they are making something of an ironic comment on prom arrivals etc. Or I could be full of crap, it wouldn't be the first time. I think maybe we are being a tad too litteral.
possible - have you even seen My Super Sweet 16? Its just sickening to see this children squander huge amouts of cash on some of their "arrival" gimmicks
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:43:09
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:43:09
Quote by Random:
I DON'T CARE!!!!
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:44:41
I just hate the name. It's stupid. And now that all the new Doctor Who episodes will only be on BBC America, I'm beginning to think they jumped the shark.
livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:44:41
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
Watched the Premier of "SyFy"'s new show Warehouse 13. Wasn't that bad.
Interesting premise. Characters are a little cliche but hey...it's "SyFy"
I recorded it - hate the logo switch on SciFi
I just hate the name. It's stupid. And now that all the new Doctor Who episodes will only be on BBC America, I'm beginning to think they jumped the shark.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 15:45:45
So do i...just trying to get away from Science Fiction and can do a bit more Fantasy. which my mom said, "I always think of Fantasy and Science Fiction as the same." I just cried.
But their new commerical, the long one, with all their shows, I do like.
Of course...Finally Eureka's coming back...bout damn time "SyFy" I missed it...should have been back in January...Feb at the latest...bastards.
Random on 07/08/2009 15:45:45
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
Watched the Premier of "SyFy"'s new show Warehouse 13. Wasn't that bad.
Interesting premise. Characters are a little cliche but hey...it's "SyFy"
I recorded it - hate the logo switch on SciFi
So do i...just trying to get away from Science Fiction and can do a bit more Fantasy. which my mom said, "I always think of Fantasy and Science Fiction as the same." I just cried.
But their new commerical, the long one, with all their shows, I do like.
Of course...Finally Eureka's coming back...bout damn time "SyFy" I missed it...should have been back in January...Feb at the latest...bastards.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 15:49:38
Sorry...had to.
SciFi was nothing more than cheezy Science Fiction shows. Since it's still Cheezy Science Fiction, it's still doing it's job.
And Eureka is a fun show...so shut up.
Random on 07/08/2009 15:49:38
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
Watched the Premier of "SyFy"'s new show Warehouse 13. Wasn't that bad.
Interesting premise. Characters are a little cliche but hey...it's "SyFy"
I recorded it - hate the logo switch on SciFi
I just hate the name. It's stupid. And now that all the new Doctor Who episodes will only be on BBC America, I'm beginning to think they jumped the shark.
Sorry...had to.
SciFi was nothing more than cheezy Science Fiction shows. Since it's still Cheezy Science Fiction, it's still doing it's job.
And Eureka is a fun show...so shut up.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 15:51:42
I DON'T REALLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THIS GOD DAMNED GUILT TRIP OF ADOPTING DOGS!
CHRIST! I DO NOT CARE!
not yelling at you...
Random on 07/08/2009 15:51:42
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I DON'T CARE!!!!
I DON'T REALLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THIS GOD DAMNED GUILT TRIP OF ADOPTING DOGS!
CHRIST! I DO NOT CARE!
not yelling at you...
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:55:42
I knew you were'nt yelling at me ;)
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:55:42
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I DON'T CARE!!!!
I DON'T REALLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THIS GOD DAMNED GUILT TRIP OF ADOPTING DOGS!
CHRIST! I DO NOT CARE!
not yelling at you...
I knew you were'nt yelling at me ;)
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:56:19
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 15:56:19
Random & Liv - Eureka - love it! Can't wait for Friday :D
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:57:24
livingonli on 07/08/2009 15:57:24
But what about the fact that like every NBC-owned network they run Law and Order and they run ECW Wrestling? From what I heard, the name change was so they could trademark it since they couldn't trademark the Sci-Fi name. The only drawback is for my friends who only have Cablevision can't see the new Doctor Who episodes since they have moved to BBC America although at least the new Doctor Who and Torchwood episodes are on the same network. Now, they just need to get the new Sarah Jane episodes so we can see David Tennant's appearance as the Doctor in Season 3.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 16:00:18
yes....
I support Rescue...i just hate people who guilt other people into rescue.
Random on 07/08/2009 16:00:18
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I DON'T CARE!!!!
I DON'T REALLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THIS GOD DAMNED GUILT TRIP OF ADOPTING DOGS!
CHRIST! I DO NOT CARE!
not yelling at you...
I knew you were'nt yelling at me ;)
yes....
I support Rescue...i just hate people who guilt other people into rescue.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 16:14:16
I wonder if they were bring back Sarah Jane.
Getting BBCA was the main reason I got Dish - our cable company kept saying they didn't have enough room on the system to get it. Which is BS esp after they added bunchs of sports channels.
I hate the re-branding - they have always been the SciFi channel. When someone says SciFi they are who I think of first.
Science Fiction as a literature genre has become more segmented then just Fantasy and Science Fiction - you can add in things like Horror (which blossomed out of those two) Steampunk/Cyperpunk, Vamplore and so on.
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 16:14:16
Quote by livingonli:
But what about the fact that like every NBC-owned network they run Law and Order and they run ECW Wrestling? From what I heard, the name change was so they could trademark it since they couldn't trademark the Sci-Fi name. The only drawback is for my friends who only have Cablevision can't see the new Doctor Who episodes since they have moved to BBC America although at least the new Doctor Who and Torchwood episodes are on the same network. Now, they just need to get the new Sarah Jane episodes so we can see David Tennant's appearance as the Doctor in Season 3.
I wonder if they were bring back Sarah Jane.
Getting BBCA was the main reason I got Dish - our cable company kept saying they didn't have enough room on the system to get it. Which is BS esp after they added bunchs of sports channels.
I hate the re-branding - they have always been the SciFi channel. When someone says SciFi they are who I think of first.
Science Fiction as a literature genre has become more segmented then just Fantasy and Science Fiction - you can add in things like Horror (which blossomed out of those two) Steampunk/Cyperpunk, Vamplore and so on.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 16:14:44
I can understand that :)
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 16:14:44
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:
I DON'T CARE!!!!
I DON'T REALLY WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THIS GOD DAMNED GUILT TRIP OF ADOPTING DOGS!
CHRIST! I DO NOT CARE!
not yelling at you...
I knew you were'nt yelling at me ;)
yes....
I support Rescue...i just hate people who guilt other people into rescue.
I can understand that :)
Comment by BobR on 07/08/2009 16:18:43
and cakes - delicious cakes with lovely frosting... :drool:
BobR on 07/08/2009 16:18:43
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?
and cakes - delicious cakes with lovely frosting... :drool:
Comment by Raine on 07/08/2009 16:18:50
Raine on 07/08/2009 16:18:50
I agree with you guys about the Dog thing too!
Comment by Raine on 07/08/2009 16:19:58
Raine on 07/08/2009 16:19:58
123456789 Coming up in a few minutes...
12 hours 34 minutes, 54 seconds on 7/8/9 :D
12 hours 34 minutes, 54 seconds on 7/8/9 :D
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 07/08/2009 16:21:25
Will in Chicago on 07/08/2009 16:21:25
Good morning from the Valley of the Sun! I hope that everyone is doing well.
BobR, excellent blog! I get the feeling that Lyndon Baines Johnson and Tip O'Neill must be rolling over in their graves at the lack of a strong resolve on Capitol Hill. I get the feeling that they could do much more than Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi with their majorities. Then again, Harry Reid gives me the feeling that Sponge Bob Square Pants could do more than him -- and probably has more of a backbone to boot.
The job search continues, and I have one more lesson for the AZ Constitution course -- the last thing I need to take before I get my upgraded teaching certificate. (I will need transcripts for the course, transcripts ofr another course that I plan to order today, and the Illinois test scores that should be arriving in the next few weeks.)
On the lighter side of things, I am taking my dog Holly o get groomed today. It is getting hotter. If one of my neighbor likes the results, she will send her new dog, Bandit -- a white border collie male of 14 months whom she rescued last week -- to the groomer.
BobR, excellent blog! I get the feeling that Lyndon Baines Johnson and Tip O'Neill must be rolling over in their graves at the lack of a strong resolve on Capitol Hill. I get the feeling that they could do much more than Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi with their majorities. Then again, Harry Reid gives me the feeling that Sponge Bob Square Pants could do more than him -- and probably has more of a backbone to boot.
The job search continues, and I have one more lesson for the AZ Constitution course -- the last thing I need to take before I get my upgraded teaching certificate. (I will need transcripts for the course, transcripts ofr another course that I plan to order today, and the Illinois test scores that should be arriving in the next few weeks.)
On the lighter side of things, I am taking my dog Holly o get groomed today. It is getting hotter. If one of my neighbor likes the results, she will send her new dog, Bandit -- a white border collie male of 14 months whom she rescued last week -- to the groomer.
Comment by BobR on 07/08/2009 16:29:32
someone needs to shove a douche nozzle in his pie-hole and turn it up to full blast.
BobR on 07/08/2009 16:29:32
Quote by Raine:
Billo Does it again... This is so racist it's disgusting.
someone needs to shove a douche nozzle in his pie-hole and turn it up to full blast.
Comment by BobR on 07/08/2009 16:39:19
BobR on 07/08/2009 16:39:19
I am such a geek:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/08/2009 16:42:33
BobR, I feel that would be redundant and htat the nozzle would likely be jammed by all the crap coming out of BillO.
What is perhaps even more distressing than O'Really's comments is that some people take him seriously.
Will in Chicago on 07/08/2009 16:42:33
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Billo Does it again... This is so racist it's disgusting.
someone needs to shove a douche nozzle in his pie-hole and turn it up to full blast.
BobR, I feel that would be redundant and htat the nozzle would likely be jammed by all the crap coming out of BillO.
What is perhaps even more distressing than O'Really's comments is that some people take him seriously.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 17:04:00
...not to mention the pressure buildup would make his body explode, covering a 25-square mile area in toxic sludge the likes of which have not been seen since the entire city of New York was flooded with slime in Ghostbusters 2!
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 17:04:00
Quote by Will in Phoenix:Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine:
Billo Does it again... This is so racist it's disgusting.
someone needs to shove a douche nozzle in his pie-hole and turn it up to full blast.
BobR, I feel that would be redundant and htat the nozzle would likely be jammed by all the crap coming out of BillO.
What is perhaps even more distressing than O'Really's comments is that some people take him seriously.
...not to mention the pressure buildup would make his body explode, covering a 25-square mile area in toxic sludge the likes of which have not been seen since the entire city of New York was flooded with slime in Ghostbusters 2!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:09:22
Two words: Battlestar Galatica. Best.SF.show.ever.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:09:22
Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
Watched the Premier of "SyFy"'s new show Warehouse 13. Wasn't that bad.
Interesting premise. Characters are a little cliche but hey...it's "SyFy"
I recorded it - hate the logo switch on SciFi
I just hate the name. It's stupid. And now that all the new Doctor Who episodes will only be on BBC America, I'm beginning to think they jumped the shark.
Sorry...had to.
SciFi was nothing more than cheezy Science Fiction shows. Since it's still Cheezy Science Fiction, it's still doing it's job.
And Eureka is a fun show...so shut up.
Two words: Battlestar Galatica. Best.SF.show.ever.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:10:42
What I find more disturbing is that the cheesey American ritual of prom has infected another country.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:10:42
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Um reality check, or maybe I am looking at this as a post-modern hipster doofus. Nobody is saying they want to be Barbies. To me they are making something of an ironic comment on prom arrivals etc. Or I could be full of crap, it wouldn't be the first time. I think maybe we are being a tad too litteral.
possible - have you even seen My Super Sweet 16? Its just sickening to see this children squander huge amouts of cash on some of their "arrival" gimmicks
What I find more disturbing is that the cheesey American ritual of prom has infected another country.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:15:13
What is almost as disgusting is Hill's assertation about Michael Jackson:
No, you become an African-American icon for producing the greatest music and being the greatest entertainer ever for being extraordinary humanitarian and for.
Greatest music and greatest entertainer ever? Really? I think not.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:15:13
Quote by Raine:
Billo Does it again... This is so racist it's disgusting.
What is almost as disgusting is Hill's assertation about Michael Jackson:
No, you become an African-American icon for producing the greatest music and being the greatest entertainer ever for being extraordinary humanitarian and for.
Greatest music and greatest entertainer ever? Really? I think not.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:17:52
Deliverer of free box wine! In fun size!
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:17:52
Quote by BobR: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?
and cakes - delicious cakes with lovely frosting... :drool:
Deliverer of free box wine! In fun size!
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 17:20:52
well duh...I wsa talking about shows still on the air.
And Random is gonna be forced to watch Stargate Universe. It's goddamned Lou Diamond Phillips...how is that not forcing you to watch?
Random on 07/08/2009 17:20:52
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
Watched the Premier of "SyFy"'s new show Warehouse 13. Wasn't that bad.
Interesting premise. Characters are a little cliche but hey...it's "SyFy"
I recorded it - hate the logo switch on SciFi
I just hate the name. It's stupid. And now that all the new Doctor Who episodes will only be on BBC America, I'm beginning to think they jumped the shark.
Sorry...had to.
SciFi was nothing more than cheezy Science Fiction shows. Since it's still Cheezy Science Fiction, it's still doing it's job.
And Eureka is a fun show...so shut up.
Two words: Battlestar Galatica. Best.SF.show.ever.
well duh...I wsa talking about shows still on the air.
And Random is gonna be forced to watch Stargate Universe. It's goddamned Lou Diamond Phillips...how is that not forcing you to watch?
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:24:22
Cause Lou Diamond Phillips sucks ass?
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:24:22
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:
It may not be games, but there are those things that I am geeky about like comics and TV.
see, told ya - any new good shows? I'd ask about comics but the only real thing I know about them is that a friend on mine from another site is pitch one to several companies at ComicCon in 2 weeks
Watched the Premier of "SyFy"'s new show Warehouse 13. Wasn't that bad.
Interesting premise. Characters are a little cliche but hey...it's "SyFy"
I recorded it - hate the logo switch on SciFi
I just hate the name. It's stupid. And now that all the new Doctor Who episodes will only be on BBC America, I'm beginning to think they jumped the shark.
Sorry...had to.
SciFi was nothing more than cheezy Science Fiction shows. Since it's still Cheezy Science Fiction, it's still doing it's job.
And Eureka is a fun show...so shut up.
Two words: Battlestar Galatica. Best.SF.show.ever.
well duh...I wsa talking about shows still on the air.
And Random is gonna be forced to watch Stargate Universe. It's goddamned Lou Diamond Phillips...how is that not forcing you to watch?
Cause Lou Diamond Phillips sucks ass?
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 17:32:00
TriSec on 07/08/2009 17:32:00
Might I vote for another Republican?
Bill Weld. John McCain (circa 2000). The only others I have voted *for*.
Bill Weld. John McCain (circa 2000). The only others I have voted *for*.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 17:32:26
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 17:32:26
I wanna see SG:U it doesn't look as light hearted as the other 2 did though - has a different feel - darker - I like it :)
I couldn't get in the new BG
I tried but I just couldn't get past the changing of original show cannon
GHI starts tonight I'm happy about that too - it's just fluffy tv
I couldn't get in the new BG
I tried but I just couldn't get past the changing of original show cannonGHI starts tonight I'm happy about that too - it's just fluffy tv
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 17:36:37
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 17:36:37
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:37:16
I was totally happy to embrace the changes to the BSG cannon, since I though the orginal was so cheesy.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 17:37:16
Quote by wickedpam:
I wanna see SG:U it doesn't look as light hearted as the other 2 did though - has a different feel - darker - I like it :)
I couldn't get in the new BG
GHI starts tonight I'm happy about that too - it's just fluffy tv
I was totally happy to embrace the changes to the BSG cannon, since I though the orginal was so cheesy.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 17:52:27
I dislike GHI...cause i dislike those peoples.
GH is better.
And I'll watch it once...or twice.
and Mondo. Kiss my butt. Lou Diamond Phillips may be crappy, but he's fun to watch.
Random on 07/08/2009 17:52:27
Quote by wickedpam:
I wanna see SG:U it doesn't look as light hearted as the other 2 did though - has a different feel - darker - I like it :)
I couldn't get in the new BG
GHI starts tonight I'm happy about that too - it's just fluffy tv
I dislike GHI...cause i dislike those peoples.
GH is better.
And I'll watch it once...or twice.
and Mondo. Kiss my butt. Lou Diamond Phillips may be crappy, but he's fun to watch.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 17:52:29
Random on 07/08/2009 17:52:29
Random doubles posts now.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:05:42
I wasn't saying he isn't fun to watch. I was just saying he sucked ass. The killer bat movie he made was a delicious piece o' crap. I, Mondo loved it.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:05:42
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
I wanna see SG:U it doesn't look as light hearted as the other 2 did though - has a different feel - darker - I like it :)
I couldn't get in the new BG
GHI starts tonight I'm happy about that too - it's just fluffy tv
I dislike GHI...cause i dislike those peoples.
GH is better.
And I'll watch it once...or twice.
and Mondo. Kiss my butt. Lou Diamond Phillips may be crappy, but he's fun to watch.
I wasn't saying he isn't fun to watch. I was just saying he sucked ass. The killer bat movie he made was a delicious piece o' crap. I, Mondo loved it.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:07:46
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:07:46
Mala, do I and an entire set of BSG series discs need to visit you for a Full MGM?
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 18:13:08
Which will speak wonders for SG:U but...really...We're all gonna watch it and love LDP, and we'll all forget about SG-1 and SG-A (thankfully), and we'll be happy with WH-13 and just wish to god that BSG wasn't gone, and ST was.
How many more fucked up letters are there?
Random on 07/08/2009 18:13:08
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
I wanna see SG:U it doesn't look as light hearted as the other 2 did though - has a different feel - darker - I like it :)
I couldn't get in the new BG
GHI starts tonight I'm happy about that too - it's just fluffy tv
I dislike GHI...cause i dislike those peoples.
GH is better.
And I'll watch it once...or twice.
and Mondo. Kiss my butt. Lou Diamond Phillips may be crappy, but he's fun to watch.
I wasn't saying he isn't fun to watch. I was just saying he sucked ass. The killer bat movie he made was a delicious piece o' crap. I, Mondo loved it.
Which will speak wonders for SG:U but...really...We're all gonna watch it and love LDP, and we'll all forget about SG-1 and SG-A (thankfully), and we'll be happy with WH-13 and just wish to god that BSG wasn't gone, and ST was.
How many more fucked up letters are there?
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 18:14:58
Random on 07/08/2009 18:14:58
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:21:40
Explination of "Full MGM" said person hasn't seen TV series/movie is imobilized in comfy chair, eyes clamped open a la "A Clock Work Orange" and watches series/movies until up to speed on vital bits of popular culture. Named for MGMKLewis of 4F fame who's legendary lack of reference for seminal movies was simply amazing.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:21:40
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala, do I and an entire set of BSG series discs need to visit you for a Full MGM?
Explination of "Full MGM" said person hasn't seen TV series/movie is imobilized in comfy chair, eyes clamped open a la "A Clock Work Orange" and watches series/movies until up to speed on vital bits of popular culture. Named for MGMKLewis of 4F fame who's legendary lack of reference for seminal movies was simply amazing.
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:21:52
TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:21:52
So, the hallway to my cubicle overlooks the cafe....where they keep CNN on during the lunch hour to pacify the masses.
Something other than Michael Jackson has happened in the past 24 hours, yes?
Something other than Michael Jackson has happened in the past 24 hours, yes?
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 18:21:57
now I'm scared :p
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 18:21:57
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala, do I and an entire set of BSG series discs need to visit you for a Full MGM?
now I'm scared :p
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 18:22:30
trust me I remember :D
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 18:22:30
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala, do I and an entire set of BSG series discs need to visit you for a Full MGM?
Explination of "Full MGM" said person hasn't seen TV series/movie is imobilized in comfy chair, eyes clamped open a la "A Clock Work Orange" and watches series/movies until up to speed on vital bits of popular culture. Named for MGMKLewis of 4F fame who's legendary lack of reference for seminal movies was simply amazing.
trust me I remember :D
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 18:22:47
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 18:22:47
Okay now I've done it.
Managed to catch an old friend online for the first time in ages & asked for a hookup :lol:
Managed to catch an old friend online for the first time in ages & asked for a hookup :lol:
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:22:55
And I believe your Loyal TriSec should be added to that list as well.
TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:22:55
Quote by Mondobubba:
Explination of "Full MGM" said person hasn't seen TV series/movie is imobilized in comfy chair, eyes clamped open a la "A Clock Work Orange" and watches series/movies until up to speed on vital bits of popular culture. Named for MGMKLewis of 4F fame who's legendary lack of reference for seminal movies was simply amazing.
And I believe your Loyal TriSec should be added to that list as well.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:24:13
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:24:13
Random when I said BSG was the best SF show ever, I didn't mean on the otherwise crappy SciFi channel. I meant in whole history of TV on all networks.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:25:14
Your name is in the little spiral notebook, sir. First films, The God Father GFII and if I am feeling cruel, GFIII.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:25:14
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
Explination of "Full MGM" said person hasn't seen TV series/movie is imobilized in comfy chair, eyes clamped open a la "A Clock Work Orange" and watches series/movies until up to speed on vital bits of popular culture. Named for MGMKLewis of 4F fame who's legendary lack of reference for seminal movies was simply amazing.
And I believe your Loyal TriSec should be added to that list as well.
Your name is in the little spiral notebook, sir. First films, The God Father GFII and if I am feeling cruel, GFIII.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 18:25:34
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 18:25:34
Where has MGM been anyways? I miss 'em.
Oh that reminds me of something else that Raine posted.. over near his part of the world it seems Greenpeace has been trying to get some attention.
Oh that reminds me of something else that Raine posted.. over near his part of the world it seems Greenpeace has been trying to get some attention.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 18:27:44
hm...*cracks knuckles* Talking to a Next Gen fan here buddy. Dem be fightin' words.
Random on 07/08/2009 18:27:44
Quote by Mondobubba:
Random when I said BSG was the best SF show ever, I didn't mean on the otherwise crappy SciFi channel. I meant in whole history of TV on all networks.
hm...*cracks knuckles* Talking to a Next Gen fan here buddy. Dem be fightin' words.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:28:46
"I got out of a long term blogging relationship and can't take that kind of commitment right now." Which is as MGM says is his Lifetime Movies for Women way of saying he doesn't want to blog with us. He will weaken. I have seen some cracks in his resolve.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:28:46
Quote by Scoopster:
Where has MGM been anyways? I miss 'em.
Oh that reminds me of something else that Raine posted.. over near his part of the world it seems Greenpeace has been trying to get some attention.
"I got out of a long term blogging relationship and can't take that kind of commitment right now." Which is as MGM says is his Lifetime Movies for Women way of saying he doesn't want to blog with us.
He will weaken. I have seen some cracks in his resolve.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:30:24
Pfft Star Trek. :eyeroll, hair flip, gum crack: Whatever!
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:30:24
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Random when I said BSG was the best SF show ever, I didn't mean on the otherwise crappy SciFi channel. I meant in whole history of TV on all networks.
hm...*cracks knuckles* Talking to a Next Gen fan here buddy. Dem be fightin' words.
Pfft Star Trek. :eyeroll, hair flip, gum crack: Whatever!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:32:55
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:32:55
Not that there aren't gaping holes in the BSG logic. If all the Twelve Colonies are in the same solar system (chances of 12 habitalble planets in one system about ZERO)why do the need FTL drive? 
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 18:33:38
:eyetwitch:
Borg is better than Cylons...
Random on 07/08/2009 18:33:38
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Random when I said BSG was the best SF show ever, I didn't mean on the otherwise crappy SciFi channel. I meant in whole history of TV on all networks.
hm...*cracks knuckles* Talking to a Next Gen fan here buddy. Dem be fightin' words.
Pfft Star Trek. :eyeroll, hair flip, gum crack: Whatever!
:eyetwitch:
Borg is better than Cylons...
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 18:37:25
Random'll look at the first thing the same was as looking at intelligent life in space. Since space is infinite, than anything is possible. All possible things have happened, will happen, and are happening. just in all different parts of space.
So, having 12 habitable planets is possible, some where in space.
That being said, the need for invention, to progress, despite it being useless is the reason for FTL drive.
Random on 07/08/2009 18:37:25
Quote by Mondobubba:
Not that there aren't gaping holes in the BSG logic. If all the Twelve Colonies are in the same solar system (chances of 12 habitalble planets in one system about ZERO)why do the need FTL drive?
Random'll look at the first thing the same was as looking at intelligent life in space. Since space is infinite, than anything is possible. All possible things have happened, will happen, and are happening. just in all different parts of space.
So, having 12 habitable planets is possible, some where in space.
That being said, the need for invention, to progress, despite it being useless is the reason for FTL drive.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:38:15
:annoyed facial tic: Borg better than Cylons? Two words: Caprica Six.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:38:15
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Random when I said BSG was the best SF show ever, I didn't mean on the otherwise crappy SciFi channel. I meant in whole history of TV on all networks.
hm...*cracks knuckles* Talking to a Next Gen fan here buddy. Dem be fightin' words.
Pfft Star Trek. :eyeroll, hair flip, gum crack: Whatever!
:eyetwitch:
Borg is better than Cylons...
:annoyed facial tic: Borg better than Cylons? Two words: Caprica Six.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:41:26
The reason having twevle earth-like planets in one system isn't a statiscal possiblity is because that butter zone for one earth-like planet is already pretty tiny. Of course this based on the current catalog of planets that have been found outside the Solar System. It was a topic on "Nova Science Now" last night.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:41:26
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Not that there aren't gaping holes in the BSG logic. If all the Twelve Colonies are in the same solar system (chances of 12 habitalble planets in one system about ZERO)why do the need FTL drive?
Random'll look at the first thing the same was as looking at intelligent life in space. Since space is infinite, than anything is possible. All possible things have happened, will happen, and are happening. just in all different parts of space.
So, having 12 habitable planets is possible, some where in space.
That being said, the need for invention, to progress, despite it being useless is the reason for FTL drive.
The reason having twevle earth-like planets in one system isn't a statiscal possiblity is because that butter zone for one earth-like planet is already pretty tiny. Of course this based on the current catalog of planets that have been found outside the Solar System. It was a topic on "Nova Science Now" last night.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 18:42:05
right, so psycho bitch clone beats out the collective? Ha.
The collective would kick Caprica Six's ass and use her for parts.
Random on 07/08/2009 18:42:05
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Random when I said BSG was the best SF show ever, I didn't mean on the otherwise crappy SciFi channel. I meant in whole history of TV on all networks.
hm...*cracks knuckles* Talking to a Next Gen fan here buddy. Dem be fightin' words.
Pfft Star Trek. :eyeroll, hair flip, gum crack: Whatever!
:eyetwitch:
Borg is better than Cylons...
:annoyed facial tic: Borg better than Cylons? Two words: Caprica Six.
right, so psycho bitch clone beats out the collective? Ha.
The collective would kick Caprica Six's ass and use her for parts.
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:44:11
TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:44:11
*snort*
And Darth Vader can choke the entire Borg empire with just one glance.
Lightsabers. Lightsabers trump everything else.
*snap-hiss*
And Darth Vader can choke the entire Borg empire with just one glance.
Lightsabers. Lightsabers trump everything else.
*snap-hiss*
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:46:08
oop! Forgot we had these...
TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:46:08
oop! Forgot we had these...
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 18:48:14
don't know what you mean by "butter zone" so...can't really respond.
Mearly my point is, since infinite possibilities exist in space, the possibility of twelve habitable planets, created in a way that makes them harmonious and not ultimately destructible to one another is possible.
Now, much less occurrences of a phenomenon than other things in space, but chances are, it'll happen. or has happened...or will happen.
Course, this just goes into Random's view of space/time.
Random on 07/08/2009 18:48:14
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Not that there aren't gaping holes in the BSG logic. If all the Twelve Colonies are in the same solar system (chances of 12 habitalble planets in one system about ZERO)why do the need FTL drive?
Random'll look at the first thing the same was as looking at intelligent life in space. Since space is infinite, than anything is possible. All possible things have happened, will happen, and are happening. just in all different parts of space.
So, having 12 habitable planets is possible, some where in space.
That being said, the need for invention, to progress, despite it being useless is the reason for FTL drive.
The reason having twevle earth-like planets in one system isn't a statiscal possiblity is because that butter zone for one earth-like planet is already pretty tiny. Of course this based on the current catalog of planets that have been found outside the Solar System. It was a topic on "Nova Science Now" last night.
don't know what you mean by "butter zone" so...can't really respond.
Mearly my point is, since infinite possibilities exist in space, the possibility of twelve habitable planets, created in a way that makes them harmonious and not ultimately destructible to one another is possible.
Now, much less occurrences of a phenomenon than other things in space, but chances are, it'll happen. or has happened...or will happen.
Course, this just goes into Random's view of space/time.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 18:53:05
Dude...we're talking T.V. Sci-fi.
And even then, Borg aren't affected by force choking since they don't breath.
AND all a lightsaber would do would kill one or two Borg, before their sheilds adjust to the freqency of the energy in the blade, making it imposible to hit a borg with it.
And with enough Borg, even a Jedi would go down. I mean, the entire race was wiped out by clones. Super Cybernetic beings would take out Darth Vader.
Random on 07/08/2009 18:53:05
Quote by TriSec:
*snort*
And Darth Vader can choke the entire Borg empire with just one glance.
Lightsabers. Lightsabers trump everything else.
*snap-hiss*
Dude...we're talking T.V. Sci-fi.
And even then, Borg aren't affected by force choking since they don't breath.
AND all a lightsaber would do would kill one or two Borg, before their sheilds adjust to the freqency of the energy in the blade, making it imposible to hit a borg with it.
And with enough Borg, even a Jedi would go down. I mean, the entire race was wiped out by clones. Super Cybernetic beings would take out Darth Vader.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:56:56
The collective are a bunch of tedious single minded bad guys who are constantly being outsmarted by a bald french guy with an English accent.
Caprica Six and her brothers and sisters were the most fractous, dysfunctional bunch of bad guys (or are they) who's aims methods and goals were constantly evolving and changing.
Lest we forget Trica Heffler far hotter than she who played Seven of Nine.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 18:56:56
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Random when I said BSG was the best SF show ever, I didn't mean on the otherwise crappy SciFi channel. I meant in whole history of TV on all networks.
hm...*cracks knuckles* Talking to a Next Gen fan here buddy. Dem be fightin' words.
Pfft Star Trek. :eyeroll, hair flip, gum crack: Whatever!
:eyetwitch:
Borg is better than Cylons...
:annoyed facial tic: Borg better than Cylons? Two words: Caprica Six.
right, so psycho bitch clone beats out the collective? Ha.
The collective would kick Caprica Six's ass and use her for parts.
The collective are a bunch of tedious single minded bad guys who are constantly being outsmarted by a bald french guy with an English accent.
Caprica Six and her brothers and sisters were the most fractous, dysfunctional bunch of bad guys (or are they) who's aims methods and goals were constantly evolving and changing.
Lest we forget Trica Heffler far hotter than she who played Seven of Nine.
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:59:12
TriSec on 07/08/2009 18:59:12
*harrumph*
: stalks off, plots revenge :
I'm with you on TNG, BTW. There are still some late-run episodes that astonish me when I see them.
: stalks off, plots revenge :
I'm with you on TNG, BTW. There are still some late-run episodes that astonish me when I see them.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 07/08/2009 19:01:25
trojanrabbit on 07/08/2009 19:01:25
Yay, car's ready. No surprises, she's a good girl for 182K. $600 - bleh
Now to pick it up and get home before the thunderstorm hits.
Now to pick it up and get home before the thunderstorm hits.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 19:06:08
ohh please, they captured Picard in their second enconter and assimilated him.
And their ultimate demise was because of Data not Picard.
And lets not forget, the Borg wiped out Guinan's race, along with several other powerful races.
And i thought we were discussing power? not character? The borg are amindless collective which makes each individual expendable, and easier for a mass to gang-up on a single target.
Random on 07/08/2009 19:06:08
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Random when I said BSG was the best SF show ever, I didn't mean on the otherwise crappy SciFi channel. I meant in whole history of TV on all networks.
hm...*cracks knuckles* Talking to a Next Gen fan here buddy. Dem be fightin' words.
Pfft Star Trek. :eyeroll, hair flip, gum crack: Whatever!
:eyetwitch:
Borg is better than Cylons...
:annoyed facial tic: Borg better than Cylons? Two words: Caprica Six.
right, so psycho bitch clone beats out the collective? Ha.
The collective would kick Caprica Six's ass and use her for parts.
The collective are a bunch of tedious single minded bad guys who are constantly being outsmarted by a bald french guy with an English accent.
Caprica Six and her brothers and sisters were the most fractous, dysfunctional bunch of bad guys (or are they) who's aims methods and goals were constantly evolving and changing.
Lest we forget Trica Heffler far hotter than she who played Seven of Nine.
ohh please, they captured Picard in their second enconter and assimilated him.
And their ultimate demise was because of Data not Picard.
And lets not forget, the Borg wiped out Guinan's race, along with several other powerful races.
And i thought we were discussing power? not character? The borg are amindless collective which makes each individual expendable, and easier for a mass to gang-up on a single target.
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 19:07:41
livingonli on 07/08/2009 19:07:41
And it's off to the salt mine I go. See y'all later...
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 19:14:20
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 19:14:20
Not gonna say a word on the whole sci-fi debate thingy. 
B5.
B5.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 19:14:46
good or bad astonish? Cause All Good Things, is easily my fav series ender of all time.
Random on 07/08/2009 19:14:46
Quote by TriSec:
*harrumph*
: stalks off, plots revenge :
I'm with you on TNG, BTW. There are still some late-run episodes that astonish me when I see them.
good or bad astonish? Cause All Good Things, is easily my fav series ender of all time.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:16:20
like Kenny G, blows goats.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:16:20
Quote by Scoopster:
Not gonna say a word on the whole sci-fi debate thingy.
B5.
like Kenny G, blows goats.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 19:18:26
Oh my...that's a whole nother can-o-worms there.
Random on 07/08/2009 19:18:26
Quote by Scoopster:
Not gonna say a word on the whole sci-fi debate thingy.
B5.
Oh my...that's a whole nother can-o-worms there.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:18:28
Again a monolithic tedious plot device used whenever the writers were stumped for an idea. Ohhh BORG scary! Unstopable! Yawn.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:18:28
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Random when I said BSG was the best SF show ever, I didn't mean on the otherwise crappy SciFi channel. I meant in whole history of TV on all networks.
hm...*cracks knuckles* Talking to a Next Gen fan here buddy. Dem be fightin' words.
Pfft Star Trek. :eyeroll, hair flip, gum crack: Whatever!
:eyetwitch:
Borg is better than Cylons...
:annoyed facial tic: Borg better than Cylons? Two words: Caprica Six.
right, so psycho bitch clone beats out the collective? Ha.
The collective would kick Caprica Six's ass and use her for parts.
The collective are a bunch of tedious single minded bad guys who are constantly being outsmarted by a bald french guy with an English accent.
Caprica Six and her brothers and sisters were the most fractous, dysfunctional bunch of bad guys (or are they) who's aims methods and goals were constantly evolving and changing.
Lest we forget Trica Heffler far hotter than she who played Seven of Nine.
ohh please, they captured Picard in their second enconter and assimilated him.
And their ultimate demise was because of Data not Picard.
And lets not forget, the Borg wiped out Guinan's race, along with several other powerful races.
And i thought we were discussing power? not character? The borg are amindless collective which makes each individual expendable, and easier for a mass to gang-up on a single target.
Again a monolithic tedious plot device used whenever the writers were stumped for an idea. Ohhh BORG scary! Unstopable! Yawn.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:38:33
More importantly was the HuffPo link to an article called "Palin hit by another ethics complaint"
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:38:33
Quote by Scoopster:
Death by chocolate. Ack!
More importantly was the HuffPo link to an article called "Palin hit by another ethics complaint"
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 19:40:52
G still hangs around
like a GOP leader
unwanted and lame
TriSec on 07/08/2009 19:40:52
Quote by Mondobubba:
like Kenny G, blows goats.
G still hangs around
like a GOP leader
unwanted and lame
Comment by Raine on 07/08/2009 19:43:10
Raine on 07/08/2009 19:43:10
OOOh! I just came back and Turned on Randi and she is hitting some home runs on the stimulus money.
Highly recommend it!
Highly recommend it!
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 19:44:34
And even then, Borg only appeared in 5 Next Gen Episodes. only Thrice as the collective. (Q Who, and Best of Both worlds 1&2) and yet cemented themselves in Villian lexicon for years. AND the other two times were dealing with seperation from the Collective.
ALSO you just said the Borg were "constantly being outsmarted by a bald french guy with an English accent." and yet you put forth now as unstoppable?
The purpose of the Borg was to show Hive Mind, and that a Hive Mind can be a much more formidable enemy then ones who are individuals.
The Borg prove a much greater threat because of their lack of humanity and individuality
Random on 07/08/2009 19:44:34
Quote by Mondobubba:
Again a monolithic tedious plot device used whenever the writers were stumped for an idea. Ohhh BORG scary! Unstopable! Yawn.
And even then, Borg only appeared in 5 Next Gen Episodes. only Thrice as the collective. (Q Who, and Best of Both worlds 1&2) and yet cemented themselves in Villian lexicon for years. AND the other two times were dealing with seperation from the Collective.
ALSO you just said the Borg were "constantly being outsmarted by a bald french guy with an English accent." and yet you put forth now as unstoppable?
The purpose of the Borg was to show Hive Mind, and that a Hive Mind can be a much more formidable enemy then ones who are individuals.
The Borg prove a much greater threat because of their lack of humanity and individuality
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:44:54
Perfect! :claps: Bravo! :tosses roses at Tri's feet: :single tear runs down face:
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:44:54
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Mondobubba:
like Kenny G, blows goats.
G still hangs around
like a GOP leader
unwanted and lame
Perfect! :claps: Bravo! :tosses roses at Tri's feet: :single tear runs down face:
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:49:57
Huh? Were you speaking about your beloved and boring Borg? I wasn't listening, sorry.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:49:57
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Again a monolithic tedious plot device used whenever the writers were stumped for an idea. Ohhh BORG scary! Unstopable! Yawn.
And even then, Borg only appeared in 5 Next Gen Episodes. only Thrice as the collective. (Q Who, and Best of Both worlds 1&2) and yet cemented themselves in Villian lexicon for years. AND the other two times were dealing with seperation from the Collective.
ALSO you just said the Borg were "constantly being outsmarted by a bald french guy with an English accent." and yet you put forth now as unstoppable?
The purpose of the Borg was to show Hive Mind, and that a Hive Mind can be a much more formidable enemy then ones who are individuals.
The Borg prove a much greater threat because of their lack of humanity and individuality
Huh? Were you speaking about your beloved and boring Borg? I wasn't listening, sorry.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 19:53:34
If you're not listening then you can't take the truth, therefore I win.
HA HA!
Random on 07/08/2009 19:53:34
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Again a monolithic tedious plot device used whenever the writers were stumped for an idea. Ohhh BORG scary! Unstopable! Yawn.
And even then, Borg only appeared in 5 Next Gen Episodes. only Thrice as the collective. (Q Who, and Best of Both worlds 1&2) and yet cemented themselves in Villian lexicon for years. AND the other two times were dealing with seperation from the Collective.
ALSO you just said the Borg were "constantly being outsmarted by a bald french guy with an English accent." and yet you put forth now as unstoppable?
The purpose of the Borg was to show Hive Mind, and that a Hive Mind can be a much more formidable enemy then ones who are individuals.
The Borg prove a much greater threat because of their lack of humanity and individuality
Huh? Were you speaking about your beloved and boring Borg? I wasn't listening, sorry.
If you're not listening then you can't take the truth, therefore I win.
HA HA!
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:55:46
Cylons immortal. They download to new bodies.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 19:55:46
Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by Random:Quote by Mondobubba:
Again a monolithic tedious plot device used whenever the writers were stumped for an idea. Ohhh BORG scary! Unstopable! Yawn.
And even then, Borg only appeared in 5 Next Gen Episodes. only Thrice as the collective. (Q Who, and Best of Both worlds 1&2) and yet cemented themselves in Villian lexicon for years. AND the other two times were dealing with seperation from the Collective.
ALSO you just said the Borg were "constantly being outsmarted by a bald french guy with an English accent." and yet you put forth now as unstoppable?
The purpose of the Borg was to show Hive Mind, and that a Hive Mind can be a much more formidable enemy then ones who are individuals.
The Borg prove a much greater threat because of their lack of humanity and individuality
Huh? Were you speaking about your beloved and boring Borg? I wasn't listening, sorry.
If you're not listening then you can't take the truth, therefore I win.
HA HA!
Cylons immortal. They download to new bodies.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 19:57:47
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 19:57:47
Oooh.. got a reply about that apartment I mentioned earlier.. seems they got so large a response that they're filtering people out with the rental app.
Comment by BobR on 07/08/2009 19:59:29
BobR on 07/08/2009 19:59:29
Me after wasting 10 minutes of my life reading the geek-off in the comments --> 
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 20:02:13
More precisely me baiting Random.
He fell for it like the STNG geek that he is.
Mondobubba on 07/08/2009 20:02:13
Quote by BobR:
Me after wasting 10 minutes of my life reading the geek-off in the comments -->
More precisely me baiting Random.
He fell for it like the STNG geek that he is.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 07/08/2009 20:04:11
Will in Chicago on 07/08/2009 20:04:11
My own thought is that neither the Borg nor the Cylons could survive attacks by the Vorlons, the Shadows, or other races of the First Ones from Babylon 5 -- all of whom are far older and more deadly than the Borg or the Cylons.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 20:09:00
Hm...You're baiting and 21 year old who sits around and plays video games all day into a geek fest, which he'd gladly get into with anyone on the street because he enjoys arguing?
So...you're basically giving me an excuse to do something I love...
I loves you
Random on 07/08/2009 20:09:00
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:
Me after wasting 10 minutes of my life reading the geek-off in the comments -->
More precisely me baiting Random.
Hm...You're baiting and 21 year old who sits around and plays video games all day into a geek fest, which he'd gladly get into with anyone on the street because he enjoys arguing?
So...you're basically giving me an excuse to do something I love...
I loves you
Comment by trojanrabbit on 07/08/2009 20:11:06
trojanrabbit on 07/08/2009 20:11:06
Of course, we had a tornado warning while I was out getting the car.
The manhole cover outside is sitting on a geyser of water.
Almost snapped my head off when I hit the brakes for the first time. Don't realize how far things deteriorate because it happens so slowly. Then when everything is right again it takes a bit of getting used to again.
The manhole cover outside is sitting on a geyser of water.
Almost snapped my head off when I hit the brakes for the first time. Don't realize how far things deteriorate because it happens so slowly. Then when everything is right again it takes a bit of getting used to again.
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 20:13:38
TriSec on 07/08/2009 20:13:38
Massachusetts still leading the way...
Massachusetts, the first state in the nation to legalize gay marriage, has become the first to challenge the constitutionality of a federal law that defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman, saying Congress intruded into a matter that should be left to individual states.
"Our familes, our communities, and even our economy have seen the many important benefits that have come from recognizing equal marriage rights and, frankly, no downside," Attorney General Martha Coakley said this afternoon at a news conference announcing the lawsuit. "However, we have also seen how many of our married residents and their families are being hurt by a discriminatory, unprecedented, and, we believe, unconstitutional law."
The Boston Globe
The suit filed in US District Court in Boston claims that the Congress, in enacting the DOMA, "overstepped its authority, undermined states' efforts to recognize marriages between same-sex couples, and codified an animus towards gay and lesbian people."
Massachusetts, the first state in the nation to legalize gay marriage, has become the first to challenge the constitutionality of a federal law that defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman, saying Congress intruded into a matter that should be left to individual states.
"Our familes, our communities, and even our economy have seen the many important benefits that have come from recognizing equal marriage rights and, frankly, no downside," Attorney General Martha Coakley said this afternoon at a news conference announcing the lawsuit. "However, we have also seen how many of our married residents and their families are being hurt by a discriminatory, unprecedented, and, we believe, unconstitutional law."
The Boston Globe
The suit filed in US District Court in Boston claims that the Congress, in enacting the DOMA, "overstepped its authority, undermined states' efforts to recognize marriages between same-sex couples, and codified an animus towards gay and lesbian people."
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 20:15:47
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 20:15:47
:rofl:
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
Comment by Raine on 07/08/2009 20:16:29
No blame needed!
:P
Raine on 07/08/2009 20:16:29
Quote by wickedpam:
:rofl:
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
:P
Comment by Raine on 07/08/2009 20:17:36
OH dear!
That sounds scary!!! I am glad that you are ok, Rabbit.
Raine on 07/08/2009 20:17:36
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Of course, we had a tornado warning while I was out getting the car.
The manhole cover outside is sitting on a geyser of water.
Almost snapped my head off when I hit the brakes for the first time. Don't realize how far things deteriorate because it happens so slowly. Then when everything is right again it takes a bit of getting used to again.
That sounds scary!!! I am glad that you are ok, Rabbit.
Comment by BobR on 07/08/2009 20:17:46
This is perfect. If DOMA gets overturned, it's a victory. If it gets upheld, then suddenly EVERY state law regarding marriage is invalidated, which will force Congress to take action.
BobR on 07/08/2009 20:17:46
Quote by TriSec:
Massachusetts still leading the way...
Massachusetts, the first state in the nation to legalize gay marriage, has become the first to challenge the constitutionality of a federal law that defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman, saying Congress intruded into a matter that should be left to individual states.
"Our familes, our communities, and even our economy have seen the many important benefits that have come from recognizing equal marriage rights and, frankly, no downside," Attorney General Martha Coakley said this afternoon at a news conference announcing the lawsuit. "However, we have also seen how many of our married residents and their families are being hurt by a discriminatory, unprecedented, and, we believe, unconstitutional law."
The Boston Globe
The suit filed in US District Court in Boston claims that the Congress, in enacting the DOMA, "overstepped its authority, undermined states' efforts to recognize marriages between same-sex couples, and codified an animus towards gay and lesbian people."
This is perfect. If DOMA gets overturned, it's a victory. If it gets upheld, then suddenly EVERY state law regarding marriage is invalidated, which will force Congress to take action.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 20:20:22
I blame you.
but love you still *hugs*
as long as you take my side.
Random on 07/08/2009 20:20:22
Quote by wickedpam:
:rofl:
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
I blame you.
but love you still *hugs*
as long as you take my side.
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 20:20:41
I swear this is why I love this place :D
You get political knowledge and cultural knowledge - two things I love
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 20:20:41
Quote by Raine:No blame needed!Quote by wickedpam:
:rofl:
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
:P
I swear this is why I love this place :D
You get political knowledge and cultural knowledge - two things I love
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 20:26:05
hmmm - I'm more a DS9 girl - still ST & TNG Universe though - only cylons I know are the guys in the silver buckets ;)
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 20:26:05
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
:rofl:
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
I blame you.
but love you still *hugs*
as long as you take my side.
hmmm - I'm more a DS9 girl - still ST & TNG Universe though - only cylons I know are the guys in the silver buckets ;)
Comment by trojanrabbit on 07/08/2009 20:38:07
Didn't even know anything was going on warning-wise until the wife got a NWS text message (after the storm had passed). Just a lot of water and wind, not much lightning. And just like that, it's over.
My parents are probably getting that storm now.
trojanrabbit on 07/08/2009 20:38:07
Quote by Raine:OH dear!Quote by trojanrabbit:
Of course, we had a tornado warning while I was out getting the car.
The manhole cover outside is sitting on a geyser of water.
Almost snapped my head off when I hit the brakes for the first time. Don't realize how far things deteriorate because it happens so slowly. Then when everything is right again it takes a bit of getting used to again.
That sounds scary!!! I am glad that you are ok, Rabbit.
Didn't even know anything was going on warning-wise until the wife got a NWS text message (after the storm had passed). Just a lot of water and wind, not much lightning. And just like that, it's over.
My parents are probably getting that storm now.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 20:39:40
...I'll just forget you said that...DS9 bored the hell out of me.
Random on 07/08/2009 20:39:40
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
:rofl:
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
I blame you.
but love you still *hugs*
as long as you take my side.
hmmm - I'm more a DS9 girl - still ST & TNG Universe though - only cylons I know are the guys in the silver buckets ;)
...I'll just forget you said that...DS9 bored the hell out of me.
Comment by TriSec on 07/08/2009 20:47:10
TriSec on 07/08/2009 20:47:10
Heading home. TTFN!
:sprint:
:sprint:
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 20:56:22
I had a thing for the doctor - couldn't help myself it was the accent :)
Most Q is my fave character - he beats everyone
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 20:56:22
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
:rofl:
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
I blame you.
but love you still *hugs*
as long as you take my side.
hmmm - I'm more a DS9 girl - still ST & TNG Universe though - only cylons I know are the guys in the silver buckets ;)
...I'll just forget you said that...DS9 bored the hell out of me.
I had a thing for the doctor - couldn't help myself it was the accent :)
Most Q is my fave character - he beats everyone
Comment by wickedpam on 07/08/2009 21:14:44
wickedpam on 07/08/2009 21:14:44
see ya'll later :D
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 21:42:29
livingonli on 07/08/2009 21:42:29
The little cultural debate did brings us the most daily posts we have had in quite some time.
Comment by Random on 07/08/2009 22:07:32
Random on 07/08/2009 22:07:32
Random feels proud to be apart of it.
Comment by 
clintster on 07/08/2009 22:44:14
clintster on 07/08/2009 22:44:14
While Al Franken takes his seat (FINALLY! ), another SNL alumnus makes her mark on the cultural landscape. Victoria Jackson blogs on her brave encounter with a shop clerk in Burbank. Go read the whole thing, but the last of it is pure, vintage wharrgarbl:
I continued, “It’s called ‘late-term abortion’. Now he’s going to kill sick people and old people. Did you know that Cap & Trade will allow the government to regulate how long we take a shower? And that the “New Health Plan”, happy, happy, will allow the government to decide who lives and who dies?”
Crickets. Dead crickets.
As I opened the door to leave, she shook herself into reality and said, “Thank you and come again.”
The bell jingled as the door shut.
I got into my fuel efficient economy car, with the leopard seat covers, and the bumper that used to have the “I RESIST SOCIALISM” bumper sticker, until it got smashed, and I drove away thinking, “Ignorance is Bliss.”
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 22:44:53
:metal: YEsssss! DS9 started off kinda slow but I think it got better and better with every season.
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 22:44:53
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
:rofl:
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
I blame you.
but love you still *hugs*
as long as you take my side.
hmmm - I'm more a DS9 girl - still ST & TNG Universe though - only cylons I know are the guys in the silver buckets ;)
:metal: YEsssss! DS9 started off kinda slow but I think it got better and better with every season.
Comment by Scoopster on 07/08/2009 22:46:41
See this is what kinda confuses me about Vicky Jackson.. I can't tell if she's completely joking around by being a mock-conservative, or if she's the real thing and really IS that nuts.
Scoopster on 07/08/2009 22:46:41
Quote by clintster:
While Al Franken takes his seat (FINALLY! ), another SNL alumnus makes her mark on the cultural landscape. Victoria Jackson blogs on her brave encounter with a shop clerk in Burbank. Go read the whole thing, but the last of it is pure, vintage wharrgarbl:I continued, “It’s called ‘late-term abortion’. Now he’s going to kill sick people and old people. Did you know that Cap & Trade will allow the government to regulate how long we take a shower? And that the “New Health Plan”, happy, happy, will allow the government to decide who lives and who dies?”
Crickets. Dead crickets.
As I opened the door to leave, she shook herself into reality and said, “Thank you and come again.”
The bell jingled as the door shut.
I got into my fuel efficient economy car, with the leopard seat covers, and the bumper that used to have the “I RESIST SOCIALISM” bumper sticker, until it got smashed, and I drove away thinking, “Ignorance is Bliss.”
See this is what kinda confuses me about Vicky Jackson.. I can't tell if she's completely joking around by being a mock-conservative, or if she's the real thing and really IS that nuts.
Comment by livingonli on 07/08/2009 23:03:07
livingonli on 07/08/2009 23:03:07
Victoria Jackson. The brain power between her and Sarah Palin couldn't provide enough energy to light a candle.
Comment by Mondobubba on 07/09/2009 00:54:46
Mondobubba on 07/09/2009 00:54:46
"Don Quixote of the Klondike" :rofl:
Comment by Random on 07/09/2009 01:54:08
Random on 07/09/2009 01:54:08
DOUBLE POST! DAMN IT!
Comment by Raine on 07/09/2009 04:32:03
Considering that is a breitbart site, I am going with Nuts.
Wow.
Raine on 07/09/2009 04:32:03
Quote by Scoopster:
See this is what kinda confuses me about Vicky Jackson.. I can't tell if she's completely joking around by being a mock-conservative, or if she's the real thing and really IS that nuts.
Wow.
Comment by BobR on 07/09/2009 04:55:47
Saw that on facebook a couple days ago...
BobR on 07/09/2009 04:55:47
Quote by Mondobubba:
World's strongest vagina breaks record.
Saw that on facebook a couple days ago...
Comment by BobR on 07/09/2009 04:56:47
yes.. "culture"... that's what it is... :rolleyes:
BobR on 07/09/2009 04:56:47
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:No blame needed!Quote by wickedpam:
:rofl:
Okay should I take the blame for starting the whole SciFi thing or simple hide in the wings?
:P
I swear this is why I love this place :D
You get political knowledge and cultural knowledge - two things I love
yes.. "culture"... that's what it is... :rolleyes: