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Hypocrisy Awards
Author: BobR
Date: 03/10/2010 13:03:22
With the Oscars over, we are entering a period of award show withdrawal. The Golden Globes are done... The Tonys aren't until June... The Emmys are in August. What's an award show junkie to do? We invent one out of thin air! So here we have the Hypocrisy Awards (Hypos for short) for the political set.
The winner in the "self-loathing" category goes to Roy Ashburn, state senator for CA. He has been a loud staunch advocate for Prop 8, and has a history of anti-gay votes. So naturally he's gay, right? Of course - he was arrested for engaging in sex while driving. The person he was doing the deed with was also a man. How is this different than Larry Craig, et al? They continued to aver (to great hilarity) that they were straight. Roy Ashburn, however, acknowledges he's gay, but is still voting against his own nature and his right to act on it, and will continue to do so. He's also the father of 4. Family Values anyone?
Speaking of Family Values, we have a tie between US House Republicans, and selected Republicans in the Oklahoma state house.
First up, the party that cares so much about the fetus, and wants to prevent a woman and doctor from acting on a personal medical decision doesn't seem to care so much about that clump of cells once they develop into school-aged children. Remember the news item about the child in the special needs school who hung himself after being locked in a room by himself several times for most of the school day? The Democrats want to ensure that sort of "punishment" doesn't occur again, so they've proposed a law to ensure that a minimum standard of decency is maintained:
Since the Dems proposed it, the Reps are against it. They claim to be worried about a "government takeover" of public schools. Not buying it guys - it seems that politics are more important than children's lives. Typical...
The other Family Valuesoffender winner is the Republican wing of the OK state house. The party that claims to want to protect the "sanctity of marriage" by using government rules to prevent gays from marrying (in most cases by amending state constitutions) is fighting a bill that will require one hour of counseling before couples can divorce. One of them had the gall to ask "How far do I want government to come into my home and your home about private personal matters?" It would be interesting to find out his positions on gay marriage and recreational drug use.
The Best of Show award, however, goes to Sarah Palin (at this rate, she'll get the Lifetime Achievement award at the youngest age ever). Leading the charge against health care reform (she is credited with launching the term "death panels" into the zeitgeist), it should come as no surprise then that she was the beneficiary of single-payer healthcare when she was younger. On top of that, Todd Palin is considered "Native American", so he and his family can take advantage of free healthcare (ie: socialized medicine) that is provided via the tribes. Of course, you can't fault her for what her parents did when she was young, or the accident of Todd's birth. However, you can point out that she has (and is) enjoying the type of health care that she is actively trying to deny to her fellow Americans.
The common thread through all of these? No self-recognition of their hypocrisy (no Sarah, it isn't "ironic", it's "hypocritical" - there's a difference).
So that's hour show for today. Join us for the next awards show, ... when we happen to notice another synchronicity of shamelessness.
The winner in the "self-loathing" category goes to Roy Ashburn, state senator for CA. He has been a loud staunch advocate for Prop 8, and has a history of anti-gay votes. So naturally he's gay, right? Of course - he was arrested for engaging in sex while driving. The person he was doing the deed with was also a man. How is this different than Larry Craig, et al? They continued to aver (to great hilarity) that they were straight. Roy Ashburn, however, acknowledges he's gay, but is still voting against his own nature and his right to act on it, and will continue to do so. He's also the father of 4. Family Values anyone?
Speaking of Family Values, we have a tie between US House Republicans, and selected Republicans in the Oklahoma state house.
First up, the party that cares so much about the fetus, and wants to prevent a woman and doctor from acting on a personal medical decision doesn't seem to care so much about that clump of cells once they develop into school-aged children. Remember the news item about the child in the special needs school who hung himself after being locked in a room by himself several times for most of the school day? The Democrats want to ensure that sort of "punishment" doesn't occur again, so they've proposed a law to ensure that a minimum standard of decency is maintained:
The bill would ban the use of "mechanical restraints" such as tying children to furniture, and would allow seclusion and physical restraint to be used only when there is "imminent danger of injury and only when imposed by trained staff."
Since the Dems proposed it, the Reps are against it. They claim to be worried about a "government takeover" of public schools. Not buying it guys - it seems that politics are more important than children's lives. Typical...
The other Family Values
The Best of Show award, however, goes to Sarah Palin (at this rate, she'll get the Lifetime Achievement award at the youngest age ever). Leading the charge against health care reform (she is credited with launching the term "death panels" into the zeitgeist), it should come as no surprise then that she was the beneficiary of single-payer healthcare when she was younger. On top of that, Todd Palin is considered "Native American", so he and his family can take advantage of free healthcare (ie: socialized medicine) that is provided via the tribes. Of course, you can't fault her for what her parents did when she was young, or the accident of Todd's birth. However, you can point out that she has (and is) enjoying the type of health care that she is actively trying to deny to her fellow Americans.
The common thread through all of these? No self-recognition of their hypocrisy (no Sarah, it isn't "ironic", it's "hypocritical" - there's a difference).
So that's hour show for today. Join us for the next awards show, ... when we happen to notice another synchronicity of shamelessness.
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 13:45:40
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 13:45:40
Morning 
We need a statuette and I"m sure we can come up with a few more awards
We need a statuette and I"m sure we can come up with a few more awards
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 03/10/2010 13:56:55
Will in Chicago on 03/10/2010 13:56:55
Good morning, bloggers!! Excellent post, BobR!!
BobR, great post. I think that we need a lot of awards, as there seems to be no end to the hypocrisy among our politicians.
Perhaps the theme song for the Hypos show could be this song. (Henry Rollins might consent to be the model for the trophy as well.)
BobR, great post. I think that we need a lot of awards, as there seems to be no end to the hypocrisy among our politicians.
Perhaps the theme song for the Hypos show could be this song. (Henry Rollins might consent to be the model for the trophy as well.)
Comment by 
Raine on 03/10/2010 14:23:14
good morning!
I tell you The hypocrisy is the thing that makes me angrier than anything else.
How are things this morning Will? You hanging in there?
Raine on 03/10/2010 14:23:14
good morning! I tell you The hypocrisy is the thing that makes me angrier than anything else.
How are things this morning Will? You hanging in there?
Comment by Will in Chicago on 03/10/2010 14:25:28
I am well. The subbing assignment went well, but it will be a slow week for subbing with state testing.
There is no news from my relatives up north in Lake County, Illinois, so I presume that little has changed. I am a bit less stressed out.
Will in Chicago on 03/10/2010 14:25:28
Quote by Raine:
I tell you The hypocrisy is the thing that makes me angrier than anything else.
How are things this morning Will? You hanging in there?
I am well. The subbing assignment went well, but it will be a slow week for subbing with state testing.
There is no news from my relatives up north in Lake County, Illinois, so I presume that little has changed. I am a bit less stressed out.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 14:26:28
Raine on 03/10/2010 14:26:28
Awww, Really? Corey Haim died?
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 14:42:31
Raine on 03/10/2010 14:42:31
Comment by Will in Chicago on 03/10/2010 14:43:02
Here is a link to the CNN story, on a man who still had much potential but sadly never lived to see all of it fulfilled.:
Actor Corey Haim dead at 38
A line from the Mourner's Kaddish seems appropriate for Haim, whose last name means life.
O-seh sha-lom bi-m'romav, hu-ya-a-seh shalom aleinu v'al kol Yisrael: v'imru Amein.
The verse is often transliterated in two ways: May the One who causes peae to reign in the high heavens, cause peace to reign among us, all Israel, and all the world and let us say: Amen.
Also, transliterated as: May the Source of peace send peace to all who mourn and comfort to all who are bereaved. Amen.
Will in Chicago on 03/10/2010 14:43:02
Quote by Raine:
Awww, Really? Corey Haim died?
Here is a link to the CNN story, on a man who still had much potential but sadly never lived to see all of it fulfilled.:
Actor Corey Haim dead at 38
A line from the Mourner's Kaddish seems appropriate for Haim, whose last name means life.
O-seh sha-lom bi-m'romav, hu-ya-a-seh shalom aleinu v'al kol Yisrael: v'imru Amein.
The verse is often transliterated in two ways: May the One who causes peae to reign in the high heavens, cause peace to reign among us, all Israel, and all the world and let us say: Amen.
Also, transliterated as: May the Source of peace send peace to all who mourn and comfort to all who are bereaved. Amen.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 03/10/2010 14:44:52
I would like to nominate Orly Taitz, who is an immigrant, for the Hypo Award. BobR, can you send one her way.
Will in Chicago on 03/10/2010 14:44:52
I would like to nominate Orly Taitz, who is an immigrant, for the Hypo Award. BobR, can you send one her way.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 14:54:20
Raine on 03/10/2010 14:54:20
That was really nice Will. I know he had suffered for years, but it is still sad to see one leave so soon.
Comment by 
BobR on 03/10/2010 15:06:53
Sure!
With honorable mentions going to Lou Dobbs, married to an immigrant, and Michelle Malkin, daughter of immigrants.
BobR on 03/10/2010 15:06:53
Quote by Will in Chicago:
I would like to nominate Orly Taitz, who is an immigrant, for the Hypo Award. BobR, can you send one her way.
Sure!
With honorable mentions going to Lou Dobbs, married to an immigrant, and Michelle Malkin, daughter of immigrants.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 03/10/2010 15:10:05
Scoopster on 03/10/2010 15:10:05
Morning all! 
What a bummer about Corey Haim.. freaks me out too since I'm almost as old as he was.
On the upside tho.. my well-laid plans and long-term savings all paid off yesterday. I set myself a goal when I quit smoking of using the money I saved from not buying cigarettes to buy a Playstation 3. Well, exactly six months later, not only did I save up enough, but I also managed to actually get my hands on a system before they sold out for another three weeks.. Plus I had enough money left over to also buy a copy of Final Fantasy XIII on release day..
What a bummer about Corey Haim.. freaks me out too since I'm almost as old as he was.
On the upside tho.. my well-laid plans and long-term savings all paid off yesterday. I set myself a goal when I quit smoking of using the money I saved from not buying cigarettes to buy a Playstation 3. Well, exactly six months later, not only did I save up enough, but I also managed to actually get my hands on a system before they sold out for another three weeks.. Plus I had enough money left over to also buy a copy of Final Fantasy XIII on release day..
Comment by BobR on 03/10/2010 15:12:55
Excellent! Healthier and Richer. Way to go!
BobR on 03/10/2010 15:12:55
Quote by Scoopster:
Morning all!
What a bummer about Corey Haim.. freaks me out too since I'm almost as old as he was.
On the upside tho.. my well-laid plans and long-term savings all paid off yesterday. I set myself a goal when I quit smoking of using the money I saved from not buying cigarettes to buy a Playstation 3. Well not only did I save up enough, but I also managed to actually get my hands on a system before they sold out for another three weeks..
Plus I had enough money left over to also buy a copy of Final Fantasy XIII on release day..
Excellent! Healthier and Richer. Way to go!
Comment by Scoopster on 03/10/2010 15:20:56
Scoopster on 03/10/2010 15:20:56
...and that was just at a pack a week too (10-11 bucks a pack since I smoked cloves).
If I was smoking a pack of nasty-ass Marlboros a day.. I coulda also gotten a 40" HDTV!
If I was smoking a pack of nasty-ass Marlboros a day.. I coulda also gotten a 40" HDTV!
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 15:31:48
Raine on 03/10/2010 15:31:48
I am feeling a little bit guilty here Scoop... :worried:
Comment by 
TriSec on 03/10/2010 15:53:17
TriSec on 03/10/2010 15:53:17
Hi folks. Sorry to add to the death gloom in the blog, but did you all see that Granny D passed last night? (aged 100!)
I'm also wondering about Papa Olbermann; I'm listening to the Keithcast routinely and he hasn't been on in days...I haven't heard anything otherwise.
I'm also wondering about Papa Olbermann; I'm listening to the Keithcast routinely and he hasn't been on in days...I haven't heard anything otherwise.
Comment by Scoopster on 03/10/2010 15:56:26
Oh whyfor m'dear?
Scoopster on 03/10/2010 15:56:26
Quote by Raine:
I am feeling a little bit guilty here Scoop... :worried:
Oh whyfor m'dear?
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 16:05:36
cause I smoke....
Raine on 03/10/2010 16:05:36
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
I am feeling a little bit guilty here Scoop... :worried:
Oh whyfor m'dear?
cause I smoke....
Comment by wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:18:04
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:18:04
Damn! I'm gonna miss Lily Tomlin tomorrow.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 16:21:47
I am sure they will put the interview on the steph space.
Raine on 03/10/2010 16:21:47
Quote by wickedpam:
Damn! I'm gonna miss Lily Tomlin tomorrow.
I am sure they will put the interview on the steph space.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:25:20
I hope so, I'll have to check it out on Monday
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:25:20
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
Damn! I'm gonna miss Lily Tomlin tomorrow.
I am sure they will put the interview on the steph space.
I hope so, I'll have to check it out on Monday
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 16:30:56
Raine on 03/10/2010 16:30:56
So I take it you are taking a day off? Good for you!
You know Mala, We have to talk -- Cherry Blossom festival is just around the corner. Would LOVE it if we could get together!
You know Mala, We have to talk -- Cherry Blossom festival is just around the corner. Would LOVE it if we could get together!
Comment by 
livingonli on 03/10/2010 16:31:40
livingonli on 03/10/2010 16:31:40
Good morning everyone.
I wonder if there's a way to set up a campaign to get WWRL to air all three hours of Steph. It would get more listeners than those cheesy health infomercials they run from 9-11.
I wonder if there's a way to set up a campaign to get WWRL to air all three hours of Steph. It would get more listeners than those cheesy health infomercials they run from 9-11.
Comment by livingonli on 03/10/2010 16:33:37
livingonli on 03/10/2010 16:33:37
It seems like the GOP and its gas bag talk show hosts can sweep these awards. Then again, I suggested the other night that the Razzies should also be televised.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:34:07
Its Cancun time!
I was looking at the events for those weeks - think all I've ever done is the parade and walked down to the tidal basin - anything strike ya'lls fancy to do?
While I'm thinking about it - have ya'll done the "new" Williamsburg stuff? I keep hearing ads and it appeals to my geeky side
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:34:07
Quote by Raine:
So I take it you are taking a day off? Good for you!
You know Mala, We have to talk -- Cherry Blossom festival is just around the corner. Would LOVE it if we could get together!
Its Cancun time!
I was looking at the events for those weeks - think all I've ever done is the parade and walked down to the tidal basin - anything strike ya'lls fancy to do?
While I'm thinking about it - have ya'll done the "new" Williamsburg stuff? I keep hearing ads and it appeals to my geeky side
Comment by wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:40:31
They would need their own category
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:40:31
Quote by livingonli:
It seems like the GOP and its gas bag talk show hosts can sweep these awards. Then again, I suggested the other night that the Razzies should also be televised.
They would need their own category
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 16:42:43
The farthest we have ventured was Annapolis. There is SO much right in the backyard, it's amazing. Williamsburg may be on the summer schedule. This is getting off the hook.
The weekend of the 20th, Shelagh is coming into town with a friend, and we are going to go see her. The following weekend we are going to Atlanta (after MANY delays, btw-- for weather and health related reasons -- we have been trying to get there since CHRISTMAS!) In April, we already have 2 weekend trips planned. <--- not complaining, just not used to having so much going on.
But, I digress, regarding the festival, I will go back and look at the schedule. I think there are going to be fireworks the nite of a certainBobber's Blogger's Birthday...
Let's talk after your trip!
Raine on 03/10/2010 16:42:43
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So I take it you are taking a day off? Good for you!
You know Mala, We have to talk -- Cherry Blossom festival is just around the corner. Would LOVE it if we could get together!
Its Cancun time!
I was looking at the events for those weeks - think all I've ever done is the parade and walked down to the tidal basin - anything strike ya'lls fancy to do?
While I'm thinking about it - have ya'll done the "new" Williamsburg stuff? I keep hearing ads and it appeals to my geeky side
The weekend of the 20th, Shelagh is coming into town with a friend, and we are going to go see her. The following weekend we are going to Atlanta (after MANY delays, btw-- for weather and health related reasons -- we have been trying to get there since CHRISTMAS!) In April, we already have 2 weekend trips planned.
<--- not complaining, just not used to having so much going on. But, I digress, regarding the festival, I will go back and look at the schedule. I think there are going to be fireworks the nite of a certain
Let's talk after your trip!
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 16:43:31
G'morn Liv!
Raine on 03/10/2010 16:43:31
Quote by livingonli:
Good morning everyone.
I wonder if there's a way to set up a campaign to get WWRL to air all three hours of Steph. It would get more listeners than those cheesy health infomercials they run from 9-11.
G'morn Liv!
Comment by livingonli on 03/10/2010 16:50:38
If I can scrape some money together I should make a trip to DC this summer even if there is no blog meetup. At least I know some people who are familiar with the place.
livingonli on 03/10/2010 16:50:38
Quote by Raine:The farthest we have ventured was Annapolis. There is SO much right in the backyard, it's amazing. Williamsburg may be on the summer schedule. This is getting off the hook.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So I take it you are taking a day off? Good for you!
You know Mala, We have to talk -- Cherry Blossom festival is just around the corner. Would LOVE it if we could get together!
Its Cancun time!
I was looking at the events for those weeks - think all I've ever done is the parade and walked down to the tidal basin - anything strike ya'lls fancy to do?
While I'm thinking about it - have ya'll done the "new" Williamsburg stuff? I keep hearing ads and it appeals to my geeky side
The weekend of the 20th, Shelagh is coming into town with a friend, and we are going to go see her. The following weekend we are going to Atlanta (after MANY delays, btw-- for weather and health related reasons -- we have been trying to get there since CHRISTMAS!) In April, we already have 2 weekend trips planned.
But, I digress, regarding the festival, I will go back and look at the schedule. I think there are going to be fireworks the nite of a certainBobber'sBlogger's Birthday...
Let's talk after your trip!
If I can scrape some money together I should make a trip to DC this summer even if there is no blog meetup. At least I know some people who are familiar with the place.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:53:34
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:53:34
YOu know there's a train here and all
Comment by wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:54:03
Definately
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 16:54:03
Quote by Raine:The farthest we have ventured was Annapolis. There is SO much right in the backyard, it's amazing. Williamsburg may be on the summer schedule. This is getting off the hook.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
So I take it you are taking a day off? Good for you!
You know Mala, We have to talk -- Cherry Blossom festival is just around the corner. Would LOVE it if we could get together!
Its Cancun time!
I was looking at the events for those weeks - think all I've ever done is the parade and walked down to the tidal basin - anything strike ya'lls fancy to do?
While I'm thinking about it - have ya'll done the "new" Williamsburg stuff? I keep hearing ads and it appeals to my geeky side
The weekend of the 20th, Shelagh is coming into town with a friend, and we are going to go see her. The following weekend we are going to Atlanta (after MANY delays, btw-- for weather and health related reasons -- we have been trying to get there since CHRISTMAS!) In April, we already have 2 weekend trips planned.
But, I digress, regarding the festival, I will go back and look at the schedule. I think there are going to be fireworks the nite of a certainBobber'sBlogger's Birthday...
Let's talk after your trip!
Definately
Comment by livingonli on 03/10/2010 16:57:48
livingonli on 03/10/2010 16:57:48
They need Momma back on a DC station. It sucks that there's no more progressive talk in as blue an area as our nation's capitol.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 17:01:01
Ding!
ALSO, as I have said before there is also this:
The best way to get to NYC or DC.
I taken this bus a number of times, they are great. I know it's a bus, but it's a nice ride, and now they have wireless! It's about 4 hours - 5 if you hit traffic.
Raine on 03/10/2010 17:01:01
Quote by wickedpam:
YOu know there's a train here and all
ALSO, as I have said before there is also this:
The best way to get to NYC or DC.
I taken this bus a number of times, they are great. I know it's a bus, but it's a nice ride, and now they have wireless! It's about 4 hours - 5 if you hit traffic.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 17:02:38
When AAR closed, WTOP took over, and even Randi is off the air.
I am glad however for WTOP. Straight news - Not conservative talk. I find myself flipping back and forth between it and NPR.
Raine on 03/10/2010 17:02:38
Quote by livingonli:
They need Momma back on a DC station. It sucks that there's no more progressive talk in as blue an area as our nation's capitol.
I am glad however for WTOP. Straight news - Not conservative talk. I find myself flipping back and forth between it and NPR.
Comment by livingonli on 03/10/2010 17:08:47
I think I know what I might take to DC next time since I think my car is a little too beat up for the long trips now.
livingonli on 03/10/2010 17:08:47
Quote by Raine:Ding!Quote by wickedpam:
YOu know there's a train here and all
ALSO, as I have said before there is also this:
The best way to get to NYC or DC.
I taken this bus a number of times, they are great. I know it's a bus, but it's a nice ride, and now they have wireless! It's about 4 hours - 5 if you hit traffic.
I think I know what I might take to DC next time since I think my car is a little too beat up for the long trips now.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 17:21:46
It's cheaper than driving, taking Tolls and Gas into account. Much less stressful as well.
Raine on 03/10/2010 17:21:46
Quote by livingonli:
I think I know what I might take to DC next time since I think my car is a little too beat up for the long trips now.
It's cheaper than driving, taking Tolls and Gas into account. Much less stressful as well.
Comment by livingonli on 03/10/2010 17:26:27
The only thing I would have to figure out is getting into the city to get the bus. Hope it's near Penn Station.
livingonli on 03/10/2010 17:26:27
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
I think I know what I might take to DC next time since I think my car is a little too beat up for the long trips now.
It's cheaper than driving, taking Tolls and Gas into account. Much less stressful as well.
The only thing I would have to figure out is getting into the city to get the bus. Hope it's near Penn Station.
Comment by TriSec on 03/10/2010 17:27:34
TriSec on 03/10/2010 17:27:34
Heh.
Just don't ride the Fung-Wah if you ever come up to Boston. They have a tendency to flip over and catch on fire.
Just don't ride the Fung-Wah if you ever come up to Boston. They have a tendency to flip over and catch on fire.
Comment by 
clintster on 03/10/2010 17:30:09
Ah, for the days when "news radio" in the ATL meant at least one AM station had actual "news" content.
clintster on 03/10/2010 17:30:09
Quote by Raine:When AAR closed, WTOP took over, and even Randi is off the air.Quote by livingonli:
They need Momma back on a DC station. It sucks that there's no more progressive talk in as blue an area as our nation's capitol.
I am glad however for WTOP. Straight news - Not conservative talk. I find myself flipping back and forth between it and NPR.
Ah, for the days when "news radio" in the ATL meant at least one AM station had actual "news" content.
Comment by TriSec on 03/10/2010 17:32:31
TriSec on 03/10/2010 17:32:31
Comment by livingonli on 03/10/2010 17:37:56
If I go to Boston, I might still drive. At least if I just shoot up 95 I can avoid most of the tolls except for the Connecticut Turnpike.
livingonli on 03/10/2010 17:37:56
Quote by TriSec:
Heh.
Just don't ride the Fung-Wah if you ever come up to Boston. They have a tendency to flip over and catch on fire.
If I go to Boston, I might still drive. At least if I just shoot up 95 I can avoid most of the tolls except for the Connecticut Turnpike.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 20:13:06
Didn't you check the link?
It's at 8th and 34th... Seriously check the link out, Liv.
Raine on 03/10/2010 20:13:06
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli:
I think I know what I might take to DC next time since I think my car is a little too beat up for the long trips now.
It's cheaper than driving, taking Tolls and Gas into account. Much less stressful as well.
The only thing I would have to figure out is getting into the city to get the bus. Hope it's near Penn Station.
Didn't you check the link?
It's at 8th and 34th... Seriously check the link out, Liv.
Comment by TriSec on 03/10/2010 20:42:09
TriSec on 03/10/2010 20:42:09
Well, gee. I remember when banks would decline a transaction if you didn't have the money. Then they figured out a way to make money off it. That never made any sense to me....why charge me an overdraft fee when there wasn't money in there to begin with? You can't get something from nothing....
'Course, that was also a contributing factor to our decline in 2003 when we filed. Despite being in and out of work for a year now, we're still solvent this time around. I guess we just got better at this. Or freakin' lucky.
'Course, that was also a contributing factor to our decline in 2003 when we filed. Despite being in and out of work for a year now, we're still solvent this time around. I guess we just got better at this. Or freakin' lucky.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 20:47:33
It reminds me a lot of PAyDay loans.
This should be illegal. That said, I am happy that BOA is doing this.
I have a BOA account. I had my wallet stolen 2 weeks ago and have been fighting to get about 5 overdraft charges removed because someone used it to buy a few Metro cards.
Had this policy been in place, the thieves would not have been able to even to use the card to begin with, because there was not even enough money in the account -- instead, they bought 120 dollars worth of tickets, AND I got an overdraft charge.
I spent HOURS on the phone with them-- this could have been prevented had the policy been put in place to begin with.
Raine on 03/10/2010 20:47:33
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Well, gee. I remember when banks would decline a transaction if you didn't have the money. Then they figured out a way to make money off it. That never made any sense to me....why charge me an overdraft fee when there wasn't money in there to begin with? You can't get something from nothing....
'Course, that was also a contributing factor to our decline in 2003 when we filed. Despite being in and out of work for a year now, we're still solvent this time around. I guess we just got better at this. Or freakin' lucky.
This should be illegal. That said, I am happy that BOA is doing this.
I have a BOA account. I had my wallet stolen 2 weeks ago and have been fighting to get about 5 overdraft charges removed because someone used it to buy a few Metro cards.
Had this policy been in place, the thieves would not have been able to even to use the card to begin with, because there was not even enough money in the account -- instead, they bought 120 dollars worth of tickets, AND I got an overdraft charge.
I spent HOURS on the phone with them-- this could have been prevented had the policy been put in place to begin with.
Comment by Scoopster on 03/10/2010 20:53:45
I'm shocked. Extremely happy, because this will force other banks to follow their lead (HINT TO CITIZENS BANK YOU SCUMBAGS AND YOUR 200 BUCKS IN OD FEES). But still shocked.
And it doesn't change my mind either about them as a company either. They're too damn big and need to be broken up into about 20 pieces.
Scoopster on 03/10/2010 20:53:45
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BOA to dump Debit Card overdraft charges.
Wow, huh?
I'm shocked. Extremely happy, because this will force other banks to follow their lead (HINT TO CITIZENS BANK YOU SCUMBAGS AND YOUR 200 BUCKS IN OD FEES). But still shocked.
And it doesn't change my mind either about them as a company either. They're too damn big and need to be broken up into about 20 pieces.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 20:55:00
Raine on 03/10/2010 20:55:00
John Boehner is reprehensible.
In a blog post on Boehner's site, Dave Schnittger writes the following: "The twisted scheme by which Democratic leaders plan to bend the rules to ram President Obama's massive health care legislation through Congress now has a name: the Slaughter Solution."
The "Slaughter" here is House Rules Chairman Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY), who CongressDaily reported Wednesday is "prepping to help usher the healthcare overhaul through the House and potentially avoid a direct vote on the Senate overhaul bill." She is reportedly considering putting forth a rule that would dictate that the Senate version of the bill is automatically passed through the chamber once the House passes a corrections bill making changes to it.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/10/2010 20:56:39
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 20:56:39
YOur wallet was stolen? OMG! You okay? where did this happen?
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 20:57:19
I agree.
It seems as tho over the summer a few new rules are going to be put into effect, making practices like these illegal. BoA is getting out ahead of them.
Raine on 03/10/2010 20:57:19
Quote by Scoopster:Quote by Raine:
BOA to dump Debit Card overdraft charges.
Wow, huh?
I'm shocked. Extremely happy, because this will force other banks to follow their lead (HINT TO CITIZENS BANK YOU SCUMBAGS AND YOUR 200 BUCKS IN OD FEES). But still shocked.
And it doesn't change my mind either about them as a company either. They're too damn big and need to be broken up into about 20 pieces.
It seems as tho over the summer a few new rules are going to be put into effect, making practices like these illegal. BoA is getting out ahead of them.
Comment by Raine on 03/10/2010 20:59:45
I think I might have had my purse picked.
2 saturday ago. we went into DC. On Sunday Morning, I realized my wallet was gone.
Turns out whoever got it charged 2 $60 tickets for the Metro.
Nothing else was in it aside from my insurance card. Thankfully. It's just frustrating.
Raine on 03/10/2010 20:59:45
Quote by wickedpam:
YOur wallet was stolen? OMG! You okay? where did this happen?
I think I might have had my purse picked.
2 saturday ago. we went into DC. On Sunday Morning, I realized my wallet was gone.
Turns out whoever got it charged 2 $60 tickets for the Metro.
Nothing else was in it aside from my insurance card. Thankfully. It's just frustrating.
Comment by wickedpam on 03/10/2010 21:03:01
Oh wow! Thank God that's all they got. I'm glad ya'll are okay though
wickedpam on 03/10/2010 21:03:01
Quote by Raine:Quote by wickedpam:
YOur wallet was stolen? OMG! You okay? where did this happen?
I think I might have had my purse picked.
2 saturday ago. we went into DC. On Sunday Morning, I realized my wallet was gone.
Turns out whoever got it charged 2 $60 tickets for the Metro.
Nothing else was in it aside from my insurance card. Thankfully. It's just frustrating.
Oh wow! Thank God that's all they got. I'm glad ya'll are okay though
Comment by livingonli on 03/10/2010 23:10:57
livingonli on 03/10/2010 23:10:57
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I think I know what I might take to DC next time since I think my car is a little too beat up for the long trips now.
It's cheaper than driving, taking Tolls and Gas into account. Much less stressful as well.
The only thing I would have to figure out is getting into the city to get the bus. Hope it's near Penn Station.
Didn't you check the link?
It's at 8th and 34th... Seriously check the link out, Liv.
Comment by Raine on 03/11/2010 00:22:52
Raine on 03/11/2010 00:22:52
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Comment by TriSec on 03/11/2010 01:08:14
TriSec on 03/11/2010 01:08:14
Ya know, a couple of weeks back I made a conscious decision to stop tweeting and facebooking.
I haven't missed it a whit.
I haven't missed it a whit.
Comment by TriSec on 03/11/2010 01:10:52
TriSec on 03/11/2010 01:10:52
And I'm home on a Wednesday and mythbusters is a friggin' repeat.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 03/11/2010 01:35:38
New episodes start the 24th. You would know this if you followed Mythbusters on Twitter. You would also know that Grant Imahara is building a robot skeleton sidekick for Craig Ferguson. Oh and that Adam Savage is big Lady GaGa fan.
Mondobubba on 03/11/2010 01:35:38
Quote by TriSec:
And I'm home on a Wednesday and mythbusters is a friggin' repeat.
New episodes start the 24th. You would know this if you followed Mythbusters on Twitter. You would also know that Grant Imahara is building a robot skeleton sidekick for Craig Ferguson. Oh and that Adam Savage is big Lady GaGa fan.
Comment by livingonli on 03/11/2010 01:39:28
I still find a lot of things on facebook. I've even found some more friends to share political crack with. Alas I have still not embraced the twitter.
livingonli on 03/11/2010 01:39:28
Quote by TriSec:
Ya know, a couple of weeks back I made a conscious decision to stop tweeting and facebooking.
I haven't missed it a whit.
I still find a lot of things on facebook. I've even found some more friends to share political crack with. Alas I have still not embraced the twitter.
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 03/14/2010 01:06:34
velveeta jones on 03/14/2010 01:06:34
Catching up on my blog reading. LOVE this BobR!! 