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Ask a Vet
Author: TriSec
Date: 12/18/2007 11:36:52
Good Morning.
It's a week before Christmas...do you know where your soldiers are?
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 3895
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 3755
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3434
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3036
Since Election (1/31/05): 2457
Other Coalition Troops: 307
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 473
We find this morning's cost of war standing at:
$ 478, 037, 000, 000 .00
As this year winds to a close, let's take a brief look in the rear-view mirror. According to our friends at IAVA, some key legislation has been moving forward thanks to the efforts of many of us who took the time to harass our elected representatives. The 2008 NDAA contains a number of initiatives to improve veteran's care...
By now, you've heard that our dear allies, the Brits, have turned back Basra to the control of the local authority. While this is clearly progress, let's take a look and see how they did.
Points to ponder, for sure. I'vo got to get a pot of coffee on.
It's a week before Christmas...do you know where your soldiers are?
We'll start this morning as we always do, with the latest casualty figures courtesy of Antiwar.com:
American Deaths
Since war began (3/19/03): 3895
Since "Mission Accomplished" (5/1/03): 3755
Since Capture of Saddam (12/13/03): 3434
Since Handover (6/29/04): 3036
Since Election (1/31/05): 2457
Other Coalition Troops: 307
US Military Deaths - Afghanistan: 473
We find this morning's cost of war standing at:
$ 478, 037, 000, 000 .00
As this year winds to a close, let's take a brief look in the rear-view mirror. According to our friends at IAVA, some key legislation has been moving forward thanks to the efforts of many of us who took the time to harass our elected representatives. The 2008 NDAA contains a number of initiatives to improve veteran's care...
The Senate and the House of Representatives have agreed on a final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2008, and its provisions make this bill one of the single biggest advances on veterans' issues in years.
Here are some of the highlights, on issues that you have helped to make a national priority:
* Extension of VA Health Care Eligibility: After discharge, today's veterans had only two years to seek VA care or risk losing access for good. But many service-connected conditions can worsen over time, or take more than two years to become obvious - including Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Thanks to the NDAA, today's veterans now have 5 years to seek care from the VA.
* Pre- and Post-deployment Screenings for Traumatic Brain Injury: The care provided for those suffering from the signature wound of the Iraq war is still woefully inadequate, and this is a big step in the right direction. Pre- and post-deployment screenings will ensure that service members with TBIs will get the treatment and rehabilitation they need.
* Servicemembers Family Medical Leave Act: The families of those caring for severely wounded troops were previously given only three months of job protection. As a result, many spouses and other family members at Walter Reed and other military hospitals have lost their jobs while caring for their injured husband, wife, son or daughter. The NDAA expands job protections to 26 weeks.
Other items include the removal of a restriction on the VA from reaching out to veterans who need care, major improvements to the GI Bill for Reservists and members of the National Guard, increased assistance for Iraqi interpreters who have worked with our troops on the ground in Iraq, and a 3.5% pay raise for the members of our Armed Forces. Three of the advances made in this bill were items on our 2007 Legislative Agenda, and two were 'IAVA Legislative Priorities'.
By now, you've heard that our dear allies, the Brits, have turned back Basra to the control of the local authority. While this is clearly progress, let's take a look and see how they did.
Britain has failed to meet its own targets for reducing violent conflict in Iraq, a government performance report said Monday - a day after British troops handed over control of the final Iraqi province under their command. A Defense Ministry review said Britain's military has not done enough to reduce the impact of violence on civilian lives in the country.
It also offered a cautious assessment of the capacity of Iraq's army and police, despite the fact Britain handed off responsibilities for security across southern Iraq to local forces on Sunday, with officials insisting they were ready to take on the task.
Minister of State for the Armed Forces Bob Ainsworth told the BBC on Monday that Britain had handed over the region to "a confident Iraqi security force who believe they are up to the job." But the ministry's autumn performance review was less enthusiastic.
"Coalition efforts have contributed to some improvement in the capacity of Iraqi security forces, though the army remains significantly more effective than the police and concerns about sectarian bias and militia influence remain," the report said.
It gave Britain's progress at halting violent conflict and potential sources of conflict the lowest possible rating, classified as "not on course."
"Violence and instability continue to be a problem in some parts of the country, weakening efforts and political reconciliation," said the report, published on Monday.
Britain's remaining 4,500 troops will fall to 2,500 from spring, after officials formally agreed Sunday to switch the focus of the UK mission from combat to training and economic recovery.
"Our aim is to see an Iraq run by Iraqis for all Iraqis," British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said at the handover ceremony Sunday.
A day after Britain's large pullout from southern Iraq, insurgents killed at least 15 people across the country, including 11 in the restive province of Diyala north of Baghdad, security officials said.
Points to ponder, for sure. I'vo got to get a pot of coffee on.
Comments:
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Comment by 
Raine on 12/18/2007 14:09:54
Raine on 12/18/2007 14:09:54
Good Morning!
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 14:17:10
Raine on 12/18/2007 14:17:10
Jim really is gloomy gus this morning...
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:26:06
livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:26:06
Good morning Raine.
Maybe Jim was attacked by the Grinch.
Maybe Jim was attacked by the Grinch.
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:29:46
livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:29:46
The Chicago Sun-Times a liberal newspaper. 
A paper that was once owned by right-wingers Rupert Murdoch and Conrad Black. Gee, he must be losing those last bits of sanity.
A paper that was once owned by right-wingers Rupert Murdoch and Conrad Black. Gee, he must be losing those last bits of sanity.
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:39:34
livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:39:34
Lieberweasel a Maverick.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 14:42:13
Raine on 12/18/2007 14:42:13
Liberweasal... I like that a lot!
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:42:13
livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:42:13
I love Judy as First Ho.
How about First Skank?
How about First Skank?
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 14:44:10
I'd love to never have to think about the possibility? She has already been dubbed the first lady of the hamptons...
Raine on 12/18/2007 14:44:10
Quote by livingonli: I love Judy as First Ho.
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:46:33
livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:46:33
Judy is First Ho of the Hamptons. That must have been an intense competition, especially with the summer crowd.
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:52:41
livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:52:41
Behind every sexually repressed Republican is a pervert waiting to bust out.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 14:55:48
Has Jim gonne Eyeore on us?
Morning All! :hug:
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 14:55:48
Quote by Raine: Jim really is gloomy gus this morning...
Has Jim gonne Eyeore on us?
Morning All! :hug:
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:56:23
livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:56:23
Good morning Mala.
Comment by 
BobR on 12/18/2007 14:57:48
BobR on 12/18/2007 14:57:48
Morning, folks... :coffee:
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:59:25
livingonli on 12/18/2007 14:59:25
Good morning BobR. :waves south:
Comment by 
starling310 on 12/18/2007 15:00:15
starling310 on 12/18/2007 15:00:15
Morning.. . . .
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 15:01:52
livingonli on 12/18/2007 15:01:52
And good morning to
Hail, hail, the gang's all here.
Hail, hail, the gang's all here.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:08:16
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:08:16
Heyya Liv, Bob, Star, everyone!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:13:12
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:13:12
I don't think Jehovah's Witnesses celebrate Christmas.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:15:04
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:15:04
Hmmm - gangs are making the jump to mafia-style I guess.
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 15:18:50
The wardrobe is slightly better.
livingonli on 12/18/2007 15:18:50
Quote by wickedpam: Hmmm - gangs are making the jump to mafia-style I guess.
The wardrobe is slightly better.
Comment by BobR on 12/18/2007 15:23:17
Instead of the Sharks and the Jets, they'll be the Polo Ponies and the Alligators...
BobR on 12/18/2007 15:23:17
Quote by wickedpam: Hmmm - gangs are making the jump to mafia-style I guess.
Instead of the Sharks and the Jets, they'll be the Polo Ponies and the Alligators...
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 15:28:38
Raine on 12/18/2007 15:28:38
caller is indeed correct! Woman had to wait 50 more years before we got the right to vote? Why? becuase they were told it 'wasn't thier time' Harumph. I thhink that we are equally rascist and mysogynist in this country... Sorry, but I really do. That being said, I do not hillary becuase I do not here stance on things.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:29:33
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:29:33
Didn't the Sharks and Jets dress rather dapperly?
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 15:29:59
livingonli on 12/18/2007 15:29:59
My problem with Hillary is she is too far to the right on most issues. I don't want Republican Lite any more than I want another Republican.
A Kucinich fan. Yay!
A Kucinich fan. Yay!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:33:54
I have always said there are an equal amount of racists in the north as in the south, they just hide it better.
Sometimes I wonder were the whole mysogyny thing came from? I'm probably wrong but a lot of ancient cultures valued both sexes for their positive atributes. Now it seems to have turned around and they mady less then what they are because of the negatives.
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:33:54
Quote by Raine: caller is indeed correct! Woman had to wait 50 more years before we got the right to vote? Why? becuase they were told it 'wasn't thier time' Harumph. I thhink that we are equally rascist and mysogynist in this country... Sorry, but I really do. That being said, I do not hillary becuase I do not here stance on things.
I have always said there are an equal amount of racists in the north as in the south, they just hide it better.
Sometimes I wonder were the whole mysogyny thing came from? I'm probably wrong but a lot of ancient cultures valued both sexes for their positive atributes. Now it seems to have turned around and they mady less then what they are because of the negatives.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 12/18/2007 15:34:23
velveeta jones on 12/18/2007 15:34:23
Morning all. I'll be in and out today. Must go buy my impossible-to-shop-for-brother a gift!!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:39:03
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:39:03
BTW - I got something in the mail yesterday! 
Can't wait till the 24th!
Can't wait till the 24th!
Comment by velveeta jones on 12/18/2007 15:39:32
velveeta jones on 12/18/2007 15:39:32
The 3 leading reps candidates all have dog cruelty issues, whether by their own hand, or a family member. I posted a blog about it on my myspace this morning. How can we expect a person that has such little compassion for animals to be a compassionate President?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:45:29
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:45:29
THere's going to be a musical montage?
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 15:45:29
ya know? it's funny. I think a lot of people think it's sort of a "non-issue." But, I agree with you. I could NEVER vote for someone who abused an animal, or allowed the abuse of an animal. NOT COOL!
:bad:
That being said, the Hunting for no reason thing, really bothers me as well.
I bothered me with John Kerry.
starling310 on 12/18/2007 15:45:29
Quote by velveeta jones: The 3 leading reps candidates all have dog cruelty issues, whether by their own hand, or a family member. I posted a blog about it on my myspace this morning. How can we expect a person that has such little compassion for animals to be a compassionate President?
ya know? it's funny. I think a lot of people think it's sort of a "non-issue." But, I agree with you. I could NEVER vote for someone who abused an animal, or allowed the abuse of an animal. NOT COOL!
:bad:
That being said, the Hunting for no reason thing, really bothers me as well.
I bothered me with John Kerry.
Comment by BobR on 12/18/2007 15:46:59
Ya know - you could post that here.
Just sayin...
BobR on 12/18/2007 15:46:59
Quote by velveeta jones: The 3 leading reps candidates all have dog cruelty issues, whether by their own hand, or a family member. I posted a blog about it on my myspace this morning. How can we expect a person that has such little compassion for animals to be a compassionate President?
Ya know - you could post that here.
Just sayin...
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/18/2007 15:49:47
TriSec on 12/18/2007 15:49:47
: finally comes up for air :
Comment by TriSec on 12/18/2007 15:50:12
TriSec on 12/18/2007 15:50:12
Package ready for the UPS store on the way home this evening, BTW!
:hohohoho:
:hohohoho:
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 15:52:30
starling310 on 12/18/2007 15:52:30
" The language he used is very FRENCH!"
: wink : : wink : : nudge : : nudge :
: wink : : wink : : nudge : : nudge :
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:52:49
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 15:52:49
Oh! Totally forgot to mention I had Mormons come to my door last night on one of there walk around things!
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 15:53:11
Raine on 12/18/2007 15:53:11
Whew! BAck in time for the huckabee porn story!
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 15:54:33
Wow... did they causcus for mitt? ;)
Raine on 12/18/2007 15:54:33
Quote by wickedpam: Oh! Totally forgot to mention I had Mormons come to my door last night on one of there walk around things!
Comment by BobR on 12/18/2007 15:54:38
Did you ask them if they were wearing Magic Underpants™?
BobR on 12/18/2007 15:54:38
Quote by wickedpam: Oh! Totally forgot to mention I had Mormons come to my door last night on one of there walk around things!
Did you ask them if they were wearing Magic Underpants™?
Comment by velveeta jones on 12/18/2007 15:56:31
post on the message board? Or here?
(either way..........I'm shy).
velveeta jones on 12/18/2007 15:56:31
Quote by BobR:Quote by velveeta jones: The 3 leading reps candidates all have dog cruelty issues, whether by their own hand, or a family member. I posted a blog about it on my myspace this morning. How can we expect a person that has such little compassion for animals to be a compassionate President?
Ya know - you could post that here.
Just sayin...
post on the message board? Or here?
(either way..........I'm shy).
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 15:56:32
starling310 on 12/18/2007 15:56:32
ED IN CHICAGO! 
:banana:
:banana:
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 15:59:16
Uhhh y'hah! I think ms. Velveeta should cross post her bloggies and such! *you do have that ability ms. Jones!)
Raine on 12/18/2007 15:59:16
Quote by BobR:Ya know - you could post that here. Just sayin...Quote by velveeta jones: The 3 leading reps candidates all have dog cruelty issues, whether by their own hand, or a family member. I posted a blog about it on my myspace this morning. How can we expect a person that has such little compassion for animals to be a compassionate President?
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:01:47
snap out of it! you should think about creating a blog post. it isn't that painful, trust me.
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:01:47
Quote by velveeta jones:post on the message board? Or here? (either way..........I'm shy).Quote by BobR:Ya know - you could post that here. Just sayin...Quote by velveeta jones: The 3 leading reps candidates all have dog cruelty issues, whether by their own hand, or a family member. I posted a blog about it on my myspace this morning. How can we expect a person that has such little compassion for animals to be a compassionate President?
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:04:21
What the hell is it with these people? it is either sex or animals. Something is very wrong with this picture, and yes, it is a big deal to me.
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:04:21
Quote by starling310:ya know? it's funny. I think a lot of people think it's sort of a "non-issue." But, I agree with you. I could NEVER vote for someone who abused an animal, or allowed the abuse of an animal. NOT COOL! :bad: That being said, the Hunting for no reason thing, really bothers me as well. I bothered me with John Kerry.Quote by velveeta jones: The 3 leading reps candidates all have dog cruelty issues, whether by their own hand, or a family member. I posted a blog about it on my myspace this morning. How can we expect a person that has such little compassion for animals to be a compassionate President?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:04:31
I did cross my mind to ask, but they were very nice and I didn't want to embrass them for no real reason.
Nah they wanted me to know about their church. I find that if you just tell then you already have a Church then leave you alone. But I have noticed more an more of them going around neighborhoods. It's easy to tell in the summer, they are the ones in dress pants, shirts and ties and on bike.
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:04:31
Did you ask them if they were wearing Magic Underpants™?
I did cross my mind to ask, but they were very nice and I didn't want to embrass them for no real reason.
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam: Oh! Totally forgot to mention I had Mormons come to my door last night on one of there walk around things!
Wow... did they causcus for mitt? ;)
Nah they wanted me to know about their church. I find that if you just tell then you already have a Church then leave you alone. But I have noticed more an more of them going around neighborhoods. It's easy to tell in the summer, they are the ones in dress pants, shirts and ties and on bike.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:06:51
So I take it you want a dennis banner ad here? I was taking requests yesterday for banner asds of our endorsements.
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:06:51
Quote by livingonli: My problem with Hillary is she is too far to the right on most issues. I don't want Republican Lite any more than I want another Republican. A Kucinich fan. Yay!
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:07:32
Republicans are all repressed and it seems to come out in very ugly ways. And this is from people who are not only uptight in their own lives, but want to tell you how to live yours. Liars and Hypocrites!
livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:07:32
Quote by Raine:What the hell is it with these people? it is either sex or animals. Something is very wrong with this picture, and yes, it is a big deal to me.Quote by starling310:Quote by velveeta jones: The 3 leading reps candidates all have dog cruelty issues, whether by their own hand, or a family member. I posted a blog about it on my myspace this morning. How can we expect a person that has such little compassion for animals to be a compassionate President?
ya know? it's funny. I think a lot of people think it's sort of a "non-issue." But, I agree with you. I could NEVER vote for someone who abused an animal, or allowed the abuse of an animal. NOT COOL!
:bad:
That being said, the Hunting for no reason thing, really bothers me as well.
I bothered me with John Kerry.
Republicans are all repressed and it seems to come out in very ugly ways. And this is from people who are not only uptight in their own lives, but want to tell you how to live yours. Liars and Hypocrites!
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:08:22
Sure, put one up. And I have no problem with Edwards as well. Heck, even Dodd.
livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:08:22
Quote by Raine:So I take it you want a dennis banner ad here? I was taking requests yesterday for banner asds of our endorsements.Quote by livingonli: My problem with Hillary is she is too far to the right on most issues. I don't want Republican Lite any more than I want another Republican.
A Kucinich fan. Yay!
Sure, put one up. And I have no problem with Edwards as well. Heck, even Dodd.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:08:54
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:08:54
Mala, you are so nice.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:09:25
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:09:25
Yes they have been kept in chains and treated just as badly. Need we remind Chris of the Sex Slave trade.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:11:17
I have my moments :p
You haven't seen me in rush hour traffic - total bitch.
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:11:17
Quote by Raine: Mala, you are so nice.
I have my moments :p
You haven't seen me in rush hour traffic - total bitch.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:11:30
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:11:30
Momma can be for obama, but I am for Edwards. And yes, Momma does very much push obama.
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 16:12:30
starling310 on 12/18/2007 16:12:30
HA! We disapprove of Rain ( e )
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:13:08
livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:13:08
I have no problem supporting any of the Democratic candidates except Hillary. Although I also worry that Obama might be a little too moderate and Biden has also had his share of bad votes (the bankruptcy bill for example).
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:14:02
eeep!
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:14:02
Quote by wickedpam:I have my moments :p You haven't seen me in rush hour traffic - total bitch.Quote by Raine: Mala, you are so nice.
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:14:40
livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:14:40
Faith-based Chlaymidia.
*boing*
*boing*
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:16:26
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:16:26
Elves are half Canadian, half Irish?
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:16:46
Huh? I am confused... (very distracted this morning... )
What did I do wrong now?
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:16:46
Quote by starling310: HA! We disapprove of Rain ( e )
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:17:16
livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:17:16
That's a really bad elf. 
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:17:35
It's mostly resevered for people who drive 5-10 mph UNDER the speed limit in the fast lane, and I don't mean during bad weather.
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:17:35
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine: Mala, you are so nice.
I have my moments :p
You haven't seen me in rush hour traffic - total bitch.
eeep!
It's mostly resevered for people who drive 5-10 mph UNDER the speed limit in the fast lane, and I don't mean during bad weather.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:17:47
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:17:47
The show has truly gone off in a ditch... Frozen Tuna!
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 16:18:06
Guess the quote, quote: "Saying you disapprove of homosexuality is like saying you disapprove of Rain."
starling310 on 12/18/2007 16:18:06
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310: HA! We disapprove of Rain ( e )
Huh? I am confused... (very distracted this morning... )
What did I do wrong now?
Guess the quote, quote: "Saying you disapprove of homosexuality is like saying you disapprove of Rain."
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:20:29
livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:20:29
How come Tinsel Talk these days has nothing to do with celebrities? I guess you can only make fun of Paris Hilton so many times.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:26:45
:doh:
Yeah I missed that part of the show. That is pretty cute!
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:26:45
Quote by starling310:Guess the quote, quote: "Saying you disapprove of homosexuality is like saying you disapprove of Rain."Quote by Raine:Huh? I am confused... (very distracted this morning... ) What did I do wrong now?Quote by starling310: HA! We disapprove of Rain ( e )
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 16:27:14
Raine on 12/18/2007 16:27:14
I loved Shirley Chism!
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:28:11
livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:28:11
Kevin in DC ran away.
Is anyone calling in today?
Is anyone calling in today?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:29:36
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:29:36
I have to say it does make me ill to look at pic of Jacko
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:32:58
I saw it last night on Countdown. He's beginning to look like an alien.
livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:32:58
Quote by wickedpam: I have to say it does make me ill to look at pic of Jacko
I saw it last night on Countdown. He's beginning to look like an alien.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:37:12
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 16:37:12
ugh - listener poetry
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:38:48
livingonli on 12/18/2007 16:38:48
That was a short bit.
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 16:39:25
starling310 on 12/18/2007 16:39:25
Racy Kanoodling.
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 16:59:01
starling310 on 12/18/2007 16:59:01
Ew. Callers get so pushy sometimes.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 17:03:06
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 17:03:06
Just listening to the Nova stream - did the news person just say "shitty lending practices" or did I hear that wrong?
Comment by BobR on 12/18/2007 17:07:03
LOL - I think it's "shady"...
BobR on 12/18/2007 17:07:03
Quote by wickedpam: Just listening to the Nova stream - did the news person just say "shitty lending practices" or did I hear that wrong?
LOL - I think it's "shady"...
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 17:30:12
livingonli on 12/18/2007 17:30:12
Time to go brave the line at the post office.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 18:34:10
Raine on 12/18/2007 18:34:10
Whew... this is crazyness around casa de Raine. I would really like the holidays to slow down a bit
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 18:48:10
Raine on 12/18/2007 18:48:10
Ouwww mah... gawd....
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 19:37:30
starling310 on 12/18/2007 19:37:30
Jacko? *sigh* what a sad transformation in someone who held such potential.
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 19:39:07
livingonli on 12/18/2007 19:39:07
That is scary. Back from errands so I have a little time to wind down before I go to work.
I got a package today from the ATL. Should I open it now or should I wait?
I got a package today from the ATL. Should I open it now or should I wait?
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 19:46:43
starling310 on 12/18/2007 19:46:43
OMG...Listening to Hour1 of Momma from this morning.
: jim : "I want to put a bullet in my head."
: momma :
"And Happy Holidays to you too!"
:rofl:
: jim : "I want to put a bullet in my head."
: momma :
"And Happy Holidays to you too!" :rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 19:49:36
Liv, I am not a Blogger Joe participant, but I thought the rumor was the 24th. Don't quote me on that.
starling310 on 12/18/2007 19:49:36
Quote by livingonli: That is scary. Back from errands so I have a little time to wind down before I go to work.
I got a package today from the ATL. Should I open it now or should I wait?
Liv, I am not a Blogger Joe participant, but I thought the rumor was the 24th. Don't quote me on that.
Comment by TriSec on 12/18/2007 19:51:26
TriSec on 12/18/2007 19:51:26
She's a super freak, super freak
She's super-freaky, yow
Super freak, super freak
She's super-freaky, yow
Super freak, super freak
Comment by starling310 on 12/18/2007 19:51:59
Well, HOWDY DOO!
starling310 on 12/18/2007 19:51:59
Quote by TriSec: She's a super freak, super freak
She's super-freaky, yow
Super freak, super freak
Well, HOWDY DOO!
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 19:55:21
We are waiting until Monday! Liv, you may unwrap the ENVELOPE but NOT the gift. 
(Cause your christmas card is in there. )
Raine on 12/18/2007 19:55:21
Quote by starling310:Liv, I am not a Blogger Joe participant, but I thought the rumor was the 24th. Don't quote me on that.Quote by livingonli: That is scary. Back from errands so I have a little time to wind down before I go to work. I got a package today from the ATL. Should I open it now or should I wait?
(Cause your christmas card is in there. )
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 19:55:38
Since she asked for everyone's address. I would assume that we should all expect a little something from that neck of the woods, so I am not sure if this is a Blogger Joe thing or something else.
livingonli on 12/18/2007 19:55:38
Quote by starling310:Quote by livingonli: That is scary. Back from errands so I have a little time to wind down before I go to work.
I got a package today from the ATL. Should I open it now or should I wait?
Liv, I am not a Blogger Joe participant, but I thought the rumor was the 24th. Don't quote me on that.
Since she asked for everyone's address. I would assume that we should all expect a little something from that neck of the woods, so I am not sure if this is a Blogger Joe thing or something else.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 19:57:03
I know! I am still wondering who peed in his cornflakes!!!
Raine on 12/18/2007 19:57:03
Quote by starling310: OMG...Listening to Hour1 of Momma from this morning. : jim : "I want to put a bullet in my head." : momma :
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 20:04:50
livingonli on 12/18/2007 20:04:50
Since I have to leave for work, I will look at the card when I get home. Time to bear the holiday traffic again. 
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 20:09:19
That is correct we must wait until the 24th to open them.
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 20:09:19
Quote by starling310:Quote by livingonli: That is scary. Back from errands so I have a little time to wind down before I go to work.
I got a package today from the ATL. Should I open it now or should I wait?
Liv, I am not a Blogger Joe participant, but I thought the rumor was the 24th. Don't quote me on that.
That is correct we must wait until the 24th to open them.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 20:30:57
:rofl:
Raine on 12/18/2007 20:30:57
Quote by starling310:Well, HOWDY DOO!Quote by TriSec: She's a super freak, super freak She's super-freaky, yow Super freak, super freak
Comment by TriSec on 12/18/2007 20:50:39
Ohhhhh, "OPEN" them, not "MAIL" them!
I checked, as long as I get it to UPS today, it will reach its destination by COB Friday. Just in time, like a really useful engine.
(lead free!)
TriSec on 12/18/2007 20:50:39
Quote by wickedpam:
That is correct we must wait until the 24th to open them.
Ohhhhh, "OPEN" them, not "MAIL" them!
I checked, as long as I get it to UPS today, it will reach its destination by COB Friday. Just in time, like a really useful engine.
(lead free!)
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 21:04:52
Raine on 12/18/2007 21:04:52
I love blogger joe! tis my favourite giift of the year!
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 21:06:37
Raine on 12/18/2007 21:06:37
I am watching *super Tuesday* on msnbc... So all the reporting has been from Iowa, talking to the campaigns and such... I am wondering if Fred Thompson woke up at all today.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 21:09:55
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 21:09:55
Tri if you do Priority Mail it should get there in 2-3 days.
I like Blogger Joe too, I enjoy to whole communtiy feel it brings.
I like Blogger Joe too, I enjoy to whole communtiy feel it brings.
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 21:19:48
livingonli on 12/18/2007 21:19:48
I sent my package out today plus I mailed out my Christmas cards.
All the running around and traffic made me late for work.
And now I'm exhausted. 
All the running around and traffic made me late for work.
And now I'm exhausted.
Comment by Raine on 12/18/2007 21:49:16
Raine on 12/18/2007 21:49:16
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 21:51:53
Lucky you. Are you gonna give us a review after?
livingonli on 12/18/2007 21:51:53
Quote by Raine: we got passes to see a prescreening of *Sweeney Todd* tonite!
Lucky you. Are you gonna give us a review after?
Comment by livingonli on 12/18/2007 22:07:59
livingonli on 12/18/2007 22:07:59
Who's been listening to Sam Seder in Randi's shift?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/18/2007 22:13:30
Definately expecting a review tomorrow, I'm dying to see this one.
wickedpam on 12/18/2007 22:13:30
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine: we got passes to see a prescreening of *Sweeney Todd* tonite!
Lucky you. Are you gonna give us a review after?
Definately expecting a review tomorrow, I'm dying to see this one.
Comment by livingonli on 12/19/2007 00:58:50
livingonli on 12/19/2007 00:58:50
Rachel and Steph will both be on Dan Abrams tonight. I guess I will set my DVR for the repeat.
Comment by BobR on 12/19/2007 03:08:10
BobR on 12/19/2007 03:08:10
Early returns say...
Sweeny Todd was amazing...
In case you didn't already know - it's a musical and the actors all sing their own parts.
But really: Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, death, cannibalism, Dickensenian England, Sondheim music... it's the Perfect Storm of artistry.
I smell Oscar... for art direction.
Sweeny Todd was amazing...
In case you didn't already know - it's a musical and the actors all sing their own parts.
But really: Tim Burton, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, death, cannibalism, Dickensenian England, Sondheim music... it's the Perfect Storm of artistry.
I smell Oscar... for art direction.
Comment by livingonli on 12/19/2007 03:26:02
livingonli on 12/19/2007 03:26:02
It's always something when Tim Burton and Johnny Depp get together.
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2007 05:30:56
Raine on 12/19/2007 05:30:56
I am pooped.
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2007 05:33:52
Sweeney Todd was a wet Dream for Tim burton... it was amazing. I highly reccomend this movie for people who like films... And musicals, and revenge. it was so well done. I actually felt like the story was so perfect for burton that he actually laid back a bit on his style and relied on the story and the actors to carry it thru. Amazing film. Truly amazing.
Raine on 12/19/2007 05:33:52
Quote by livingonli: It's always something when Tim Burton and Johnny Depp get together.
Comment by Raine on 12/19/2007 05:34:53
Mala, you will love it.
Raine on 12/19/2007 05:34:53
Quote by wickedpam:Definately expecting a review tomorrow, I'm dying to see this one.Quote by livingonli:Lucky you. Are you gonna give us a review after?Quote by Raine: we got passes to see a prescreening of *Sweeney Todd* tonite!