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I am coming!
Author: Raine
Date: 12/06/2007 13:25:33
ok... the blog is coming.
======================================================
The blog came.
This morning I woke up to write the blog. I found myself lying in a warm comfortable bed, and I did not want to get up. I did not want to look at the headlines. I did not want to get outraged. I did not want to become overwhelmed with the headlines du Jour. I did not want to justify everything that is going on in this world today. I wanted to lie in bed, where everything was perfect.
But I didn't lie in bed. I got up. Then I found myself not knowing what to write about. Romney and the speech he will be giving today about faith? Huckabee and his newest explanations about creationism and whatever drama will be happening with his campain? Hillary and her latest let-down? The hope of Kucinich? The bizarre facination of Ron Paul? Rudy... oh dear, what can I say about that train wreck...
I still don't know. I suppose I am suffering from overload today. So, I sit here and I think. I sip my coffee, I enjoy the sun shining in on the studio, I wave hello to a neighbor walking his dog. I take stock of this life. I listen to my partner clicking away on his keyboard in the other room. It's soothing. The slow hum of the heat coming thru the grates is almost hypnotic. There is so much richness in the silence.
So I thought what to write about. The political realm is so vast and complicated these days. I love it and I hate it all at once. And then it hits me. I have been writing my blog all along... And here it is:
It's a good life. I have friends. I have love. I have passion. I don't really want everything to be perfect, I simply want to be a part of this life, working in the great collective to make things better, just and equal. That is the power of love as activism, I suppose.
I am so grateful that all of you reading this are part of this life.
:peace: and :heart:
Raine.
P.S. Now get inside and kick some Republican ® ass!
======================================================
The blog came.
This morning I woke up to write the blog. I found myself lying in a warm comfortable bed, and I did not want to get up. I did not want to look at the headlines. I did not want to get outraged. I did not want to become overwhelmed with the headlines du Jour. I did not want to justify everything that is going on in this world today. I wanted to lie in bed, where everything was perfect.
But I didn't lie in bed. I got up. Then I found myself not knowing what to write about. Romney and the speech he will be giving today about faith? Huckabee and his newest explanations about creationism and whatever drama will be happening with his campain? Hillary and her latest let-down? The hope of Kucinich? The bizarre facination of Ron Paul? Rudy... oh dear, what can I say about that train wreck...
I still don't know. I suppose I am suffering from overload today. So, I sit here and I think. I sip my coffee, I enjoy the sun shining in on the studio, I wave hello to a neighbor walking his dog. I take stock of this life. I listen to my partner clicking away on his keyboard in the other room. It's soothing. The slow hum of the heat coming thru the grates is almost hypnotic. There is so much richness in the silence.
So I thought what to write about. The political realm is so vast and complicated these days. I love it and I hate it all at once. And then it hits me. I have been writing my blog all along... And here it is:
It's a good life. I have friends. I have love. I have passion. I don't really want everything to be perfect, I simply want to be a part of this life, working in the great collective to make things better, just and equal. That is the power of love as activism, I suppose.
I am so grateful that all of you reading this are part of this life.
:peace: and :heart:
Raine.
P.S. Now get inside and kick some Republican ® ass!
Comments:
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Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 13:34:22
Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 13:34:22
FIRST!!!!
Good morning, bloggers!! Greetings from Camp Frostbite aka Chicagoland.
We have some good news: Climate change bill heads for full Senate.
I will be checking in while working on the Daily Headlines at the Unfiltered News Network. Raine, don't worry about the blog... I am sure it will be great!!
Good morning, bloggers!! Greetings from Camp Frostbite aka Chicagoland.
We have some good news: Climate change bill heads for full Senate.
I will be checking in while working on the Daily Headlines at the Unfiltered News Network. Raine, don't worry about the blog... I am sure it will be great!!
Comment by 
BobR on 12/06/2007 13:41:14
BobR on 12/06/2007 13:41:14
we finally got the stored procedure back in, so user icons are back!
:banana: :party:
:banana: :party:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 13:54:11
Sounds good! As I have never added one, how would I do so?
Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 13:54:11
Quote by BobR: we finally got the stored procedure back in, so user icons are back!
:banana: :party:
Sounds good! As I have never added one, how would I do so?
Comment by 
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:06:42
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:06:42
HEya Will! Happy Hanukkah! As far as the user Icons, ther eis SUPPOSED to be an option where you can pick your own personal Icon... 
I am not seeing it right now... I wonder if that is something ELSE they forget when they moved everything to the new server. 
We'll get that going as well... *sigh*
I am not seeing it right now... I wonder if that is something ELSE they forget when they moved everything to the new server.
We'll get that going as well... *sigh*
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 14:08:22
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:08:22
OH! Wait! WILL! click on the set user options button, and there you can pick any personal Icon you want.
:peace:
Comment by 
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:10:34
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:10:34
Good morning all. I can see the icons.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:11:29
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:11:29
You gotta watch out for those squeezy Santas.
Raine knows from experience.
Raine knows from experience.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:12:39
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:12:39
Oh BTW, Raine, did you see my scorebox updates on last night's blog? (I know BobR did).
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 14:15:29
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:15:29
heya liv... you are up early today!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 14:16:22
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:16:22
:rofl: North Dakota is part of the Axis of Evil!!! :D
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:23:14
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:23:14
Yeah, I managed to get up in time for the start of the show today.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:24:57
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:24:57
It's sunny but still cold here today. Only 24 degrees right now.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 14:27:19
Bwa chicka Mwa Mwa... 
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:27:19
Quote by livingonli: You gotta watch out for those squeezy Santas. Raine knows from experience.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:28:26
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:28:26
That better be one damn good love doll for that price. :hump2:
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 14:30:56
Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 14:30:56
NEWS FLASH!!!
70 Killed in China Mine Explosion
New York Times
By DAVID BARBOZA
Published: December 7, 2007
SHANGHAI, Dec. 6 — A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China killed at least 70 people today and left at least 26 others trapped in one of the country’s worst mining accidents this year, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
The mine is in the city of Linfen in the southern part of Shanxi Province, a huge coal-producing region. Reports said 13 miners had been rescued but were hospitalized by the explosion.
70 Killed in China Mine Explosion
New York Times
By DAVID BARBOZA
Published: December 7, 2007
SHANGHAI, Dec. 6 — A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China killed at least 70 people today and left at least 26 others trapped in one of the country’s worst mining accidents this year, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
The mine is in the city of Linfen in the southern part of Shanxi Province, a huge coal-producing region. Reports said 13 miners had been rescued but were hospitalized by the explosion.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:31:28
And what do you want for Christmas, little girl?
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:31:28
Quote by Raine:Quote by livingonli: You gotta watch out for those squeezy Santas.
Raine knows from experience.
Bwa chicka Mwa Mwa...
And what do you want for Christmas, little girl?
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:34:20
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:34:20
Is that our Shelagh?
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 14:36:55
BobR on 12/06/2007 14:36:55
That was our own ShelahC on the SMnewscast™... (((((((((((shelaghC)))))))))))
Come blog with us...
Come blog with us...
Comment by 
starling310 on 12/06/2007 14:39:00
starling310 on 12/06/2007 14:39:00
Good morning to you!
Good morning to you!
We're all in our places
With smiles on our faces
And, this is the way
We start our new day.
GOOD MOOORNING!
Good morning to you!
We're all in our places
With smiles on our faces
And, this is the way
We start our new day.
GOOD MOOORNING!
Comment by 
TriSec on 12/06/2007 14:39:18
TriSec on 12/06/2007 14:39:18
Morning, comrades!
TriSec's morning:
The sun low in the sky, shining it's baleful cold light on a slightly-dingy but still festive looking few days-old snow.
A still 19º in Waltham, dead calm, the snow crunching underfoot and a few chilled avians twittering in the trees.
Walking outside in the stillness, feeling like the only living thing around, at least until the morning parade of DPW trucks rolls down my street with their noxious diesel clouds.
Ah, winter in New England.
TriSec's morning:
The sun low in the sky, shining it's baleful cold light on a slightly-dingy but still festive looking few days-old snow.
A still 19º in Waltham, dead calm, the snow crunching underfoot and a few chilled avians twittering in the trees.
Walking outside in the stillness, feeling like the only living thing around, at least until the morning parade of DPW trucks rolls down my street with their noxious diesel clouds.
Ah, winter in New England.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:39:42
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:39:42
Right-wing world doesn't take up the full hour anymore like it used to sometimes.
I guess it's getting too odious.
I guess it's getting too odious.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:40:39
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:40:39
Good morning, and Tri.
Tri, you need a new user icon. Want to go for this one?
and Tri. Tri, you need a new user icon. Want to go for this one?
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 14:40:43
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:40:43
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 14:43:21
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:43:21
I would like for Obama to be for creating the Department of Peace... Just saying....
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 14:49:38
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:49:38
I learned yesterday that the Marriot Hotel Chain... the Marriot Family, actually is Mormon. Interesting, I thought.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 14:50:37
Ah, I've had a couple there, but I'm ambivalent about the entire concept. As always, I prefer to remain an enigma.
TriSec on 12/06/2007 14:50:37
Quote by livingonli
Tri, you need a new user icon. Want to go for this one?
Ah, I've had a couple there, but I'm ambivalent about the entire concept. As always, I prefer to remain an enigma.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:53:47
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:53:47
TriSec, man of mystery.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 14:53:56
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:53:56
You know, if the huckster doesn't want to be questioned about his faith, perhapshe might want to stop using *christian* in his political ads...
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:57:00
livingonli on 12/06/2007 14:57:00
I still think of that Bob Dylan lyric, "Sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace".
Although there is also the O Jays lyric,
"They smile in your face,
All the time they want to take your place,
The Backstabbers."
Although there is also the O Jays lyric,
"They smile in your face,
All the time they want to take your place,
The Backstabbers."
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 14:57:43
Raine on 12/06/2007 14:57:43
EWW shopping with dog pee.. :rofl:
shopping with dog pee.. :rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 14:58:24
starling310 on 12/06/2007 14:58:24
Oofda...whenever there is a "Delay" the stream slllooooowwwwssss down A LOT!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:02:10
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:02:10
Ok, I have a problem with ALL of these guys touting there religion and then saying it is no big deal... you cannot have it both ways. Sorry.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:03:29
Are you suggesting that politicians are somehow hypocritical???
NOOOOO!!!
:P
starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:03:29
Quote by Raine: Ok, I have a problem with ALL of these guys touting there religion and then saying it is no big deal... you cannot have it both ways. Sorry.
Are you suggesting that politicians are somehow hypocritical???
NOOOOO!!!
:P
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 15:07:38
TriSec on 12/06/2007 15:07:38
Ed Markey!!! That's my congressman!
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:09:17
livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:09:17
I just did my part for the cause. 
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:10:39
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:10:39
Goodness, at this point I could be for nixon!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:11:15
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:11:15
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:12:22
I had a feeling it was! how very very cool!
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:12:22
Quote by TriSec: Ed Markey!!! That's my congressman!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:13:15
I think I just got a head pat... :rofl:
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:13:15
Quote by starling310:Are you suggesting that politicians are somehow hypocritical??? NOOOOO!!! :PQuote by Raine: Ok, I have a problem with ALL of these guys touting there religion and then saying it is no big deal... you cannot have it both ways. Sorry.
head pat... :rofl:
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:13:41
starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:13:41
I wonder how big : producerchris :'s 
bottle of TUMS is.
bottle of TUMS is.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:15:38
He needs a king size bottle.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:15:38
Quote by starling310: I wonder how big : producerchris :'s
He needs a king size bottle.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:16:10
starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:16:10
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:18:49
starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:18:49
Target rocks! I got the best jacket there. A stranger at the movies said "I love your coat!"
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:19:24
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:19:24
Hangs head.. georgia, making me proud again... :cry:
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:20:26
I love Taget too! Mizrahee!
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:20:26
Quote by starling310: Target rocks! I got the best jacket there. A stranger at the movies said "I love your coat!"
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 15:20:37
Kucinich is already trying to create it...
BobR on 12/06/2007 15:20:37
Quote by Raine: I would like for Obama to be for creating the Department of Peace... Just saying....
Kucinich is already trying to create it...
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:20:50
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:20:50
Jack Mayhoffer! I love that one!
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 15:21:55
Bob's shades?
Mizrahi!
BobR on 12/06/2007 15:21:55
Quote by Raine: #13;
I love Taget too! Mizrahee!
Bob's shades?
Mizrahi!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:22:54
Don't you think all the candidates should be asked if they support this cabinet level position being created?
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:22:54
Quote by BobR:Kucinich is already trying to create it...Quote by Raine: I would like for Obama to be for creating the Department of Peace... Just saying....
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:24:07
I do my fair share of shopping there. I even do some grocery shopping there.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:24:07
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310: Target rocks! I got the best jacket there. A stranger at the movies said "I love your coat!"
I love Taget too! Mizrahee!
I do my fair share of shopping there. I even do some grocery shopping there.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 15:25:44
TriSec on 12/06/2007 15:25:44
Never mind the "Department of Peace", I think all this misleading crap started during the Cold War when it was renamed the "Department of Defense".
Let's revert back to the original name, the "War Department" and see how the propagandists can spin it.
Let's revert back to the original name, the "War Department" and see how the propagandists can spin it.
Comment by 
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 15:36:46
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 15:36:46
Morning! :hug:
Took the long way around to get to work when I should have just taken my normal route, roads were pretty much fine this morning.
Things I do to keep my mother from nagging at me. 
Took the long way around to get to work when I should have just taken my normal route, roads were pretty much fine this morning.
Things I do to keep my mother from nagging at me.
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 15:37:55
BobR on 12/06/2007 15:37:55
Disinformation?... Misinformation?...
Just call them LIES for chrissakes!
Just call them LIES for chrissakes!
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 15:41:02
BobR on 12/06/2007 15:41:02
a baby that's 7 pounds can survive outside the womb - that's a red-herring.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:41:14
livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:41:14
Well, we're glad you're here, W_P.
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 15:41:44
BobR on 12/06/2007 15:41:44
Sorry Paul - Drowning a baby - another red-herring
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:42:20
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:42:20
:grumble: Mr. Paul... My body is more important than your money.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:42:36
starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:42:36
Ron's a bit whiny.
Just sayin.
Just sayin.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:43:17
It is a bullshit argument. and it damn well pisses me off.
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:43:17
Quote by BobR: a baby that's 7 pounds can survive outside the womb - that's a red-herring.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:45:40
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:45:40
Momma, you should not be sucking up to R Paul... I am very disappointed. He is not likable. I do not like this man.
a 7 pound baby?
No... NO NONONONONONONO! That is a total deflection from the trrue debate about aboprtion.. and it goes WAY beyond have to make a private choice.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 15:46:29
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 15:46:29
Thanks Liv
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:46:39
Yes!
And Yes!
starling310 on 12/06/2007 15:46:39
Quote by Raine:It is a bullshit argument. and it damn well pisses me off.Quote by BobR: a baby that's 7 pounds can survive outside the womb - that's a red-herring.
Yes!
And Yes!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:49:15
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:49:15
Mala, I am sorry for not saying good morning to you (and you too starling)
I was busy getting outraged at Ron Paul.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:50:01
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:50:01
IS the religion speech on the TV???
WTF?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 15:50:36
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 15:50:36
NO worries. You were on a roll :)
If a 7lb baby couldn't survive outside the womb then I should have never survived I was 6lb 9oz
If a 7lb baby couldn't survive outside the womb then I should have never survived I was 6lb 9oz
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:51:08
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:51:08
HOLY good God... it is... it is on all the cable channels. Did he pay for this campaign ad?
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 15:51:13
BobR on 12/06/2007 15:51:13
I walked into the breakroom a little while ago and saw King George I introducing Count Mittula. It seems to me that the Bush Dynasty is supporting the moron... er... mormon...
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:51:35
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:51:35
Are they going to give equal time to ALL the friggin candidates?
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 15:51:41
Check FAUX Noise
BobR on 12/06/2007 15:51:41
Quote by Raine: IS the religion speech on the TV???
WTF?
Check FAUX Noise
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 15:52:37
TriSec on 12/06/2007 15:52:37
The official position:
Ron Paul? He's no Libertarian...
I.8 Reproductive Rights
The Issue: The tragedies caused by unplanned, unwanted pregnancies are aggravated and sometimes created by government policies of censorship, restriction, regulation and prohibition.
Recognizing that abortion is a sensitive issue and that people can hold good-faith views on both sides, we believe that government should be kept out of the matter, leaving the question to each person for their conscientious consideration.
The Principle: Individual rights should not be denied nor abridged on the basis of sex, age, dependency, or location. Taxpayers should not be forced to pay for other people's abortions, nor should any government or individual force a woman to have an abortion. It is the right and obligation of the pregnant woman regardless of age, not the state, to decide the desirability or appropriateness of prenatal testing, Caesarean births, fetal surgery, voluntary surrogacy arrangements and/or home births.
Solutions: We oppose government actions that either compel or prohibit abortion, sterilization or any other form of birth control. Specifically we condemn the practice of forced sterilization of welfare recipients, or of mentally retarded or "genetically defective" individual. We support the voluntary exchange of goods, services or information regarding human sexuality, reproduction, birth control or related medical or biological technologies. We oppose government laws and policies that restrict the opportunity to choose alternatives to abortion.
Transitional Action: We support an end to all subsidies for childbearing or child prevention built into our present laws.
Ron Paul? He's no Libertarian...
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:53:21
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:53:21
on hold...
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:55:20
it is on all of them.
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:55:20
Quote by BobR:Check FAUX NoiseQuote by Raine: IS the religion speech on the TV??? WTF?
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:56:45
livingonli on 12/06/2007 15:56:45
RAINE! 
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 15:57:12
BobR on 12/06/2007 15:57:12
Yay Raine!!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 15:57:50
Raine on 12/06/2007 15:57:50
Hmm.. I sensed momma doesn't really love me...
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 15:57:59
Thanks, Raine!!
I decided to go with a coffee one although I am really more of a tea drinker. (I have had some TRULY AWFUL cups of coffee, including some that have made me wonder if someone tried to brew brown crayola and pencil shavings.)
Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 15:57:59
Quote by Raine: HEya Will! Happy Hanukkah! As far as the user Icons, ther eis SUPPOSED to be an option where you can pick your own personal Icon...
We'll get that going as well... *sigh*
Thanks, Raine!!
I decided to go with a coffee one although I am really more of a tea drinker. (I have had some TRULY AWFUL cups of coffee, including some that have made me wonder if someone tried to brew brown crayola and pencil shavings.)
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:00:27
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:00:27
Might I add that I adore the loverly and fair rebekah?
rebekah?
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:00:28
But we love you.
Is that why hasn't really posted here?
livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:00:28
Quote by Raine: Hmm.. I sensed momma doesn't really love me...
But we love you.
Is that why
hasn't really posted here?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:01:17
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:01:17
Dang! Did I miss Raine on the radio?! I'm having a suck morning 
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:01:45
heya. wait a minute! I see a I like that! I like that a lot!
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:01:45
Quote by will in chicago:Thanks, Raine!! I decided to go with a coffee one although I am really more of a tea drinker. (I have had some TRULY AWFUL cups of coffee, including some that have made me wonder if someone tried to brew brown crayola and pencil shavings.)Quote by Raine: HEya Will! Happy Hanukkah! As far as the user Icons, ther eis SUPPOSED to be an option where you can pick your own personal Icon...
I like that! I like that a lot!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:02:21
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:02:21
Hmm... do we need a tea emoticon for Will? :scurry: (goes to look!)
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:02:32
DAMMIT! I went to the loo and missed Raine.
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:02:32
Quote by livingonli: RAINE!
DAMMIT! I went to the loo and missed Raine.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:03:55
I said the sam ething as I was saying here... that ALL the candidates should get the same chance to speak on the cable channels. AND what BobR said, that Daddy bush introduced him. :grumble:
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:03:55
Quote by wickedpam: Dang! Did I miss Raine on the radio?! I'm having a suck morning
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:03:59
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:03:59
Ohmigawd! Was anyone listening to the AAR Phoneix news?
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:06:42
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:06:42
BTW, a *suck Morning*?? all I have to say about that is... F*ckin Frank!
all I have to say about that is... F*ckin Frank!
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:07:49
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:07:49
F*ckin Frank!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:08:27
What did I miss? Damn, I had to take a turn at the loo.
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:08:27
Quote by wickedpam: Ohmigawd! Was anyone listening to the AAR Phoneix news?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:08:30
Yeah! :clap:
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:08:30
Quote by Raine:I said the sam ething as I was saying here... that ALL the candidates should get the same chance to speak on the cable channels. AND what BobR said, that Daddy bush introduced him. :grumble:Quote by wickedpam: Dang! Did I miss Raine on the radio?! I'm having a suck morning
Yeah! :clap:
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:09:19
Suspected robber to put up stout defence
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:09:19
Quote by Raine:What did I miss? Damn, I had to take a turn at the loo.Quote by wickedpam: Ohmigawd! Was anyone listening to the AAR Phoneix news?
Suspected robber to put up stout defence
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 16:09:30
TriSec on 12/06/2007 16:09:30
*snort*
I've been saying that for years...
Iran is over there going "Ohh, he's talking about our Nucular program? Well, no problem then; we don't have one!"
I've been saying that for years...
Iran is over there going "Ohh, he's talking about our Nucular program? Well, no problem then; we don't have one!"
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:10:23
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:10:23
Suck it Mikey!
F*ckin Frank!
F*ckin Frank!
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 16:11:32
I read about the story in the Sunday paper - I thought "wow - that's a lot of Guinness!"
BobR on 12/06/2007 16:11:32
Quote by wickedpam:
Suspected robber to put up stout defence
I read about the story in the Sunday paper - I thought "wow - that's a lot of Guinness!"
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:12:07
OH! I read about that on sunday! I am still trying to understand why he stole the Budweiser!
That is a hellove lotta beer!
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:12:07
Quote by wickedpam:Suspected robber to put up stout defenceQuote by Raine:What did I miss? Damn, I had to take a turn at the loo.Quote by wickedpam: Ohmigawd! Was anyone listening to the AAR Phoneix news?
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:14:02
:rofl: ... Tonite I think we need to actually create a new audicon!
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:14:02
Quote by starling310: Suck it Mikey! F*ckin Frank!
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:17:44
"F*ckin Frank!" is best when used in mild frustration. . . for example, I used it this morning because I couldn't fit into a parking space.
AHHH F*ckin Frank!
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:17:44
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310: Suck it Mikey!
F*ckin Frank!
:rofl: ... Tonite I think we need to actually create a new audicon!
"F*ckin Frank!" is best when used in mild frustration. . . for example, I used it this morning because I couldn't fit into a parking space.
AHHH F*ckin Frank!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:19:51
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:19:51
(don't worry :star:, I can es-plain it to bobber... I am hearing the drop in my head... the code word for all things stupid right wingingnoramous... yes, Yes... I hear it all now!)
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:20:59
Mmmhm...I think it'll work.
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:20:59
Quote by Raine: (don't worry :star:, I can es-plain it to bobber... I am hearing the drop in my head... the code word for all things stupid right wingingnoramous... yes, Yes... I hear it all now!)
Mmmhm...I think it'll work.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:22:16
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:22:16
Anyone watch the "Kathy Griffin: Straight to Hell" special?
Pretty funny. Regarding Dr. Phil: "What fat, bald guy sports team are you part of?!?"
Pretty funny. Regarding Dr. Phil: "What fat, bald guy sports team are you part of?!?"
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:24:21
I can bring it all down a notch... to mild frustration... but oh... yes, yes... can I add a little NY-ese accent to it? Just a touch... not brooklyn or anything that severe...
or maybe a more generic hearltand irritation...
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:24:21
Quote by starling310:Mmmhm...I think it'll work.Quote by Raine: (don't worry :star:, I can es-plain it to bobber... I am hearing the drop in my head... the code word for all things stupid right wingingnoramous... yes, Yes... I hear it all now!)
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:26:10
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:26:10
Orbital Bee Bop!
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:27:02
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:27:02
Speakerphone! 
F*ckin Frank!
F*ckin Frank!
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:28:02
It's best with a slight Flat A. very slight.
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:28:02
Quote by Raine:I can bring it all down a notch... to mild frustration... but oh... yes, yes... can I add a little NY-ese accent to it? Just a touch... not brooklyn or anything that severe...Quote by starling310:Quote by Raine: (don't worry :star:, I can es-plain it to bobber... I am hearing the drop in my head... the code word for all things stupid right wingingnoramous... yes, Yes... I hear it all now!)
Mmmhm...I think it'll work.
or maybe a more generic hearltand irritation...
It's best with a slight Flat A. very slight.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:28:46
livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:28:46
So Let's see the situation;
Chimpy is apprently behind Mitt Romney's bid if he did the intro.
The neocon pundits have drifted to Ghouliani.
And Rove's boys are working with Thompson. {Fred_Gump}
It looks like they can't unite behind who they want to inflict more damage on the American people.
Chimpy is apprently behind Mitt Romney's bid if he did the intro.
The neocon pundits have drifted to Ghouliani.
And Rove's boys are working with Thompson. {Fred_Gump}
It looks like they can't unite behind who they want to inflict more damage on the American people.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:30:18
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:30:18
The celebrity stack: A Gentle, soft dance of litely invorgorating voyerism. You only feel a little tiny dirty. Plus, it washes off easily.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:31:01
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:31:01
Tri, do you listen to Thom? He was talking about plane stuff yesterday!
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:32:03
It washes off with warm water.
No steel wool needed. That's reserved for the Bill O'Reilly "Story Time" segments.
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:32:03
Quote by Raine: The celebrity stack: A Gentle, soft dance of litely invorgorating voyerism. You only feel a little tiny dirty. Plus, it washes off easily.
It washes off with warm water.
No steel wool needed. That's reserved for the Bill O'Reilly "Story Time" segments.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 16:33:22
Okay, I clicked Coffee and got a Martini. Hmm, okay, does this mean if I get my next paycheck that I will get Bill Gate's paycheck instead?
Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 16:33:22
Quote by Raine:heya. wait a minute! I see aQuote by will in chicago:Quote by Raine: HEya Will! Happy Hanukkah! As far as the user Icons, ther eis SUPPOSED to be an option where you can pick your own personal Icon...
We'll get that going as well... *sigh*
Thanks, Raine!!
I decided to go with a coffee one although I am really more of a tea drinker. (I have had some TRULY AWFUL cups of coffee, including some that have made me wonder if someone tried to brew brown crayola and pencil shavings.)
Okay, I clicked Coffee and got a Martini. Hmm, okay, does this mean if I get my next paycheck that I will get Bill Gate's paycheck instead?
Comment by 
MMB on 12/06/2007 16:33:35
MMB on 12/06/2007 16:33:35
Raine, What you wrote in the blog was perfectly said and I hope we can all stop and look at life and just be glad were ok. Good Job!!
Good Job!!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:33:43
you forgot Huckabees habit of releasing bad people from jail who go on to commit more crimes.
I am doing some research on this... it goes beyond that nasty little man named Wayne Dumond.
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:33:43
Quote by livingonli: So Let's see the situation; Chimpy is apprently behind Mitt Romney's bid if he did the intro. The neocon pundits have drifted to Ghouliani. And Rove's boys are working with Thompson. {Fred_Gump} It looks like they can't unite behind who they want to inflict more damage on the American people.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:35:36
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:35:36
I always thought it was a kazoo.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:38:24
Do we know anyone in the Bush Administration who is backing Huckabee? He is certainly getting picked up by the wingnuts outside of the White House.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:38:24
Quote by Raine:you forgot Huckabees habit of releasing bad people from jail who go on to commit more crimes.Quote by livingonli: So Let's see the situation;
Chimpy is apprently behind Mitt Romney's bid if he did the intro.
The neocon pundits have drifted to Ghouliani.
And Rove's boys are working with Thompson. {Fred_Gump}
It looks like they can't unite behind who they want to inflict more damage on the American people.
I am doing some research on this... it goes beyond that nasty little man named Wayne Dumond.
Do we know anyone in the Bush Administration who is backing Huckabee? He is certainly getting picked up by the wingnuts outside of the White House.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:38:35
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:38:35
Why would Ellen want to talk to GeeDubya? Jeesus!
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:39:03
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:39:03
"I'm glad to talk to ELLEN. She's a big homo right?!?!"
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 16:39:08
Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 16:39:08
Judy Giuliani likes ice cream and puppies ... for dessert. (Does she think of Brit Hume when she has hot fudge sharpei?)
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:39:12
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:39:12
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:39:20
Thank you so very much. I meant all of it. :peace:
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:39:20
Quote by MMB: Raine, What you wrote in the blog was perfectly said and I hope we can all stop and look at life and just be glad were ok.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:39:35
livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:39:35
So, Pickles is not staying at the Mayflower Hotel?
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 16:41:00
Mitt, too. There was just an incident where one of his judicial appointees authorized the early release of a convicted murderer, who immediately fled cross-country and killed again in Seattle. Just happened within the past couple of weeks...
TriSec on 12/06/2007 16:41:00
you forgot Huckabees habit of releasing bad people from jail who go on to commit more crimes.
I am doing some research on this... it goes beyond that nasty little man named Wayne Dumond.
Mitt, too. There was just an incident where one of his judicial appointees authorized the early release of a convicted murderer, who immediately fled cross-country and killed again in Seattle. Just happened within the past couple of weeks...
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:41:01
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:41:01
Hunting? Is that what they call animal sacrifice now? :scratchhead:
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:41:31
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:41:31
: valley girl : OMG, Jim 
is like TOTALLY making me LOL today!
is like TOTALLY making me LOL today!
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:42:14
ooh, good point.
I posted about this on the MB, hearing the audio makes it even more disturbing.
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:42:14
Quote by livingonli: So, Pickles is not staying at the Mayflower Hotel?
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:43:46
:you sir, are a delight:
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:43:46
Quote by will in chicago: Judy Giuliani likes ice cream and puppies ... for dessert. (Does she think of Brit Hume when she has hot fudge sharpei?)
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:43:54
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:43:54
"I don't even have AH gun; let alone many guns that would necessitate such a gun rack."
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 16:44:21
Lounging around the house while soldiers die in Iraq is Hard Work™
BobR on 12/06/2007 16:44:21
Quote by Raine: oh, good point.
I posted about this on the MB, hearing the audio makes it even more disturbing.
Lounging around the house while soldiers die in Iraq is Hard Work™
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:45:03
I saw it last night on Olbermann.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:45:03
Quote by Raine:ooh, good point.Quote by livingonli: So, Pickles is not staying at the Mayflower Hotel?
I posted about this on the MB, hearing the audio makes it even more disturbing.
I saw it last night on Olbermann.
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 16:46:53
THAT'S NOT A CHERRY ON TOP!
BobR on 12/06/2007 16:46:53
Quote by will in chicago: Judy Giuliani likes ice cream and puppies ... for dessert. (Does she think of Brit Hume when she has hot fudge sharpei?)
THAT'S NOT A CHERRY ON TOP!
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:47:01
livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:47:01
It looks like Will has snarfed Mala's symbol. 
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:47:21
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:47:21
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 16:47:22
*grunt*
I'm lucky to listen to a couple of podcasts on any given day. Even Momma and TRMS have become rarities these days...
Salt.....why did it have to be salt?
<-- salt helmet
TriSec on 12/06/2007 16:47:22
Quote by starling310: Tri, do you listen to Thom? He was talking about plane stuff yesterday!
*grunt*
I'm lucky to listen to a couple of podcasts on any given day. Even Momma and TRMS have become rarities these days...
Salt.....why did it have to be salt?
<-- salt helmet
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 16:49:49
TriSec on 12/06/2007 16:49:49
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:50:08
we can all share! The beauty of this blog is that it is community owned!
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:50:08
Quote by livingonli: It looks like Will has snarfed Mala's symbol.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 16:50:39
Thank you. Hmm, maybe when Judy has a light snack, she has a Chihuahua in chocolate sauce and thinks of Geraldo Rivera. (Hey, she can always use black licorice to simulate the mustache.)
Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 16:50:39
Quote by Raine:Quote by will in chicago: Judy Giuliani likes ice cream and puppies ... for dessert. (Does she think of Brit Hume when she has hot fudge sharpei?)
:you sir, are a delight:
Thank you. Hmm, maybe when Judy has a light snack, she has a Chihuahua in chocolate sauce and thinks of Geraldo Rivera. (Hey, she can always use black licorice to simulate the mustache.)
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:52:24
Bummah!
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:52:24
Quote by TriSec:Quote by starling310: Tri, do you listen to Thom? He was talking about plane stuff yesterday!
*grunt*
I'm lucky to listen to a couple of podcasts on any given day. Even Momma and TRMS have become rarities these days...
Salt.....why did it have to be salt?
Bummah!
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:52:48
THe more the we are
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 16:52:48
Quote by Raine:we can all share! The beauty of this blog is that it is community owned!Quote by livingonli: It looks like Will has snarfed Mala's symbol.
THe more
the we are
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:54:24
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:54:24
a five minute fun stack? :(... btw... google news beliefnet. I was very saddend to read this this morning.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:54:37
This is true. Then I think tri should add the emoticon as his statement.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:54:37
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:we can all share! The beauty of this blog is that it is community owned!Quote by livingonli: It looks like Will has snarfed Mala's symbol.
THe more
This is true.
Then I think tri should add the emoticon as his statement.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 16:55:09
Raine on 12/06/2007 16:55:09
MOMMA! 
Chris! bad... do not mock the Wicca! 
Chris! bad... do not mock the Wicca!
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:56:34
God has just been turned into a page six girl.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:56:34
Quote by Raine: a five minute fun stack? :(... btw... google news beliefnet. I was very saddend to read this this morning.
God has just been turned into a page six girl.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:58:14
livingonli on 12/06/2007 16:58:14
Sounds like I need to meet some Swedish girls to test this theory.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:59:31
starling310 on 12/06/2007 16:59:31
Beliefnet?
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 17:01:14
I guess I'm not finding the results you're referring to... :shrug:
BobR on 12/06/2007 17:01:14
Quote by Raine: a five minute fun stack? :(... btw... google news beliefnet. I was very saddend to read this this morning.
I guess I'm not finding the results you're referring to... :shrug:
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 17:06:05
TriSec on 12/06/2007 17:06:05
I imagine this is the reference:
News Corp. Buys Beliefnet - 17 hours ago
Fox Entertainment Group has acquired Beliefnet, a Web site catering to faith communities, in a move designed to boost online marketing and distribution of ...
News Corp. Buys Beliefnet - 17 hours ago
Fox Entertainment Group has acquired Beliefnet, a Web site catering to faith communities, in a move designed to boost online marketing and distribution of ...
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 17:08:06
Raine on 12/06/2007 17:08:06
Hey guys?
I hate to do this, but I have to.
you see that advertisment under the Goldwater miller ad? we really truly need help. We hoped (bob and Myself) to be able to afford this whole shindig without asking, but truthfully, we can't do it all.
we really need some financial help or the blog will go dark next week. if there is anything we can do to make it worth the while, please tell us. We need help. I am willing to give up my blogger Joe gift from whoever if need be. I will give my gift, but I ask that instead of sending me one, please donate instead.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 17:09:54
Faux bought it. Sad news indeed.
Raine on 12/06/2007 17:09:54
Quote by TriSec: I imagine this is the reference: News Corp. Buys Beliefnet - 17 hours ago Fox Entertainment Group has acquired Beliefnet, a Web site catering to faith communities, in a move designed to boost online marketing and distribution of ...
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 17:11:02
God gone Faux!
Raine on 12/06/2007 17:11:02
Quote by livingonli:God has just been turned into a page six girl.Quote by Raine: a five minute fun stack? :(... btw... google news beliefnet. I was very saddend to read this this morning.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 17:20:10
Raine on 12/06/2007 17:20:10
I killed the blog. :kickcan:
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 17:20:21
I chipped in.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 17:20:21
Quote by Raine: Hey guys?
I hate to do this, but I have to.
you see that advertisment under the Goldwater miller ad? we really truly need help. We hoped (bob and Myself) to be able to afford this whole shindig without asking, but truthfully, we can't do it all.
we really need some financial help or the blog will go dark next week. if there is anything we can do to make it worth the while, please tell us. We need help. I am willing to give up my blogger Joe gift from whoever if need be. I will give my gift, but I ask that instead of sending me one, please donate instead.
I chipped in.
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 17:21:33
livingonli on 12/06/2007 17:21:33
The question then is, does everyone have a PayPal account? Mine's busy because of my eBay activity.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 17:26:34
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 17:26:34
I've heard this before - it's very funny!
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 17:27:40
It used to be you could just use a credit card to make a payment into a PayPal account, but maybe they've changed it. If you need to create a PayPal account to donate, then I understand the lack of participation - that's kind of a pain in the butt.
BobR on 12/06/2007 17:27:40
Quote by livingonli: The question then is, does everyone have a PayPal account? Mine's busy because of my eBay activity.
It used to be you could just use a credit card to make a payment into a PayPal account, but maybe they've changed it. If you need to create a PayPal account to donate, then I understand the lack of participation - that's kind of a pain in the butt.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 17:28:52
Liv, thank you.
Raine on 12/06/2007 17:28:52
Liv, thank you.
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 17:29:58
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 17:29:58
Raine sent you a PM
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 17:30:02
livingonli on 12/06/2007 17:30:02
Separated at birth?
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 17:31:48
You're welcome.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 17:31:48
Quote by Raine:
You're welcome.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 17:36:07
:rofl:
HOLY good goddess!!!
Raine on 12/06/2007 17:36:07
Quote by livingonli: Separated at birth?
Comment by MMB on 12/06/2007 17:36:42
MMB on 12/06/2007 17:36:42
I went to paypal and did not have an account but it only took about 5 min. to set it up and then do what you need to do. Trust me if I can figure it out anyone can 
Just thought i would pass on the info.
Just thought i would pass on the info.
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 17:42:13
It's all in the eyebrows! :rofl:
BobR on 12/06/2007 17:42:13
Quote by Raine: #13;
:rofl:
HOLY good goddess!!!
It's all in the eyebrows! :rofl:
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 17:43:10
Thanks for that. I already had a PayPal account (for bidding on eBay), so I didn't know what was involved for anyone that didn't have one...
BobR on 12/06/2007 17:43:10
Quote by MMB: I went to paypal and did not have an account but it only took about 5 min. to set it up and then do what you need to do. Trust me if I can figure it out anyone can
Thanks for that. I already had a PayPal account (for bidding on eBay), so I didn't know what was involved for anyone that didn't have one...
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 17:46:14
And the bad 1970's makeup! Jeepers!
Raine on 12/06/2007 17:46:14
Quote by BobR:It's all in the eyebrows! :rofl:Quote by Raine: #13; :rofl: HOLY good goddess!!!
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 17:48:12
starling310 on 12/06/2007 17:48:12
I need to stop eating lunch at my desk. It never fails. "Hey, I see your eating your lunch, but I just have a quick question. . . "
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 17:55:13
starling310 on 12/06/2007 17:55:13
OMG Thom Hartmann making farting noises. 
Is nothing sacred?
Is nothing sacred?
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 17:55:47
You sure you don't work in my office. I usually get a question right when I've shoved a fork full of salad in my mouth.
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 17:55:47
Quote by starling310: I need to stop eating lunch at my desk. It never fails. "Hey, I see your eating your lunch, but I just have a quick question. . . "
You sure you don't work in my office. I usually get a question right when I've shoved a fork full of salad in my mouth.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 18:00:52
Sadly, it seems, no... Oh Thom... Was it your visit to Momma last week? is it a viral thing?
Raine on 12/06/2007 18:00:52
Quote by starling310: OMG Thom Hartmann making farting noises.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 18:01:18
I just love that they acknowledge that I am clearly "on lunch." I've even got a play open, that I am currently reading.
They must all think "But, surely that doesn't apply to MOI!"
starling310 on 12/06/2007 18:01:18
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310: I need to stop eating lunch at my desk. It never fails. "Hey, I see your eating your lunch, but I just have a quick question. . . "
You sure you don't work in my office. I usually get a question right when I've shoved a fork full of salad in my mouth.
I just love that they acknowledge that I am clearly "on lunch." I've even got a play open, that I am currently reading.
They must all think "But, surely that doesn't apply to MOI!"
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 18:04:28
The sound is indeed contagious.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 18:04:28
Quote by Raine:Quote by starling310: OMG Thom Hartmann making farting noises.
Is nothing sacred?
Sadly, it seems, no... Oh Thom... Was it your visit to Momma last week? is it a viral thing?
The
sound is indeed contagious.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 18:05:26
Interesting, we have an unofficial "don't eat lunch at your desk" policy around here...
Lots of folks certainly do, but "the man" thinks we're working plenty hard and actually encourages folks to get away from their desks for lunch and breaks...
TriSec on 12/06/2007 18:05:26
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310: I need to stop eating lunch at my desk. It never fails. "Hey, I see your eating your lunch, but I just have a quick question. . . "
You sure you don't work in my office. I usually get a question right when I've shoved a fork full of salad in my mouth.
Interesting, we have an unofficial "don't eat lunch at your desk" policy around here...
Lots of folks certainly do, but "the man" thinks we're working plenty hard and actually encourages folks to get away from their desks for lunch and breaks...
Comment by wickedpam on 12/06/2007 18:18:41
I mostly work through my lunch since I come in late most days. I don't mind doing it, well until someone walks in a asks me something or want's me to stop everything I'm doing to take care of them.
wickedpam on 12/06/2007 18:18:41
Quote by TriSec:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by starling310: I need to stop eating lunch at my desk. It never fails. "Hey, I see your eating your lunch, but I just have a quick question. . . "
You sure you don't work in my office. I usually get a question right when I've shoved a fork full of salad in my mouth.
Interesting, we have an unofficial "don't eat lunch at your desk" policy around here...
Lots of folks certainly do, but "the man" thinks we're working plenty hard and actually encourages folks to get away from their desks for lunch and breaks...
I mostly work through my lunch since I come in late most days. I don't mind doing it, well until someone walks in a asks me something or want's me to stop everything I'm doing to take care of them.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 18:54:10
Raine on 12/06/2007 18:54:10
The only time I ever worked at my desk was when I did not have the time to be away. I loved walking arounf the city and doing a little weindow shopping... or even regular shopping for items that I needed and such. people never undertood that if I was eating at my desk, it was not an invite to interrupt.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:02:20
how can the president freeze mortage increases for the next 5 years, and not oil prices?
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:02:20
how can the president freeze mortage increases for the next 5 years, and not oil prices?
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:05:24
starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:05:24
I like eating at my desk. It's a cozier chair than in the cafe and there is no window shopping to be done around here. We are in the middle of nowhere.
So, I stay at my desk with the internet close by and a book/play/paper to read.
I am going to start posting a sign:
"If you don't get the subtlety of a hint, such as food, a book and headphones, please accept this sign as a clear GO AWAY. IT'S MY LUNCH BREAK! indicator."
So, I stay at my desk with the internet close by and a book/play/paper to read.
I am going to start posting a sign:
"If you don't get the subtlety of a hint, such as food, a book and headphones, please accept this sign as a clear GO AWAY. IT'S MY LUNCH BREAK! indicator."
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 19:09:03
Response: "I'll answer that when I'm done with my lunch break."
Sure, you'll get a dirty look, but after a few times they'll know to wait.
BobR on 12/06/2007 19:09:03
Quote by starling310: I need to stop eating lunch at my desk. It never fails. "Hey, I see your eating your lunch, but I just have a quick question. . . "
Response: "I'll answer that when I'm done with my lunch break."
Sure, you'll get a dirty look, but after a few times they'll know to wait.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:15:22
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:15:22
dammitall! Congress dropped Enda. can these asswipes do ANYTHING right?!?!?!?
I am serious here. The dems were supposed to be the party of the people. someone seems to have bought that right . F*ckin Frank.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:17:57
:spit:
Nice use of the new code!
starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:17:57
Quote by Raine: dammitall! Congress dropped Enda. can these asswipes do ANYTHING right?!?!?!?
I am serious here. The dems were supposed to be the party of the people. someone seems to have bought that right . F*ckin Frank.
:spit:
Nice use of the new code!
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:18:57
starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:18:57
Quote by Raine: dammitall! Congress dropped Enda. can these asswipes do ANYTHING right?!?!?!?
I am serious here. The dems were supposed to be the party of the people. someone seems to have bought that right . F*ckin Frank.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:19:08
:nerd: takes notes.. yup. Ok... 
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:19:08
Quote by BobR:Response: "I'll answer that when I'm done with my lunch break." Sure, you'll get a dirty look, but after a few times they'll know to wait.Quote by starling310: I need to stop eating lunch at my desk. It never fails. "Hey, I see your eating your lunch, but I just have a quick question. . . "
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 19:20:39
I'm a little confused as to why a hate-crimes bill was attached to a defense spending bill. Shouldn't the hate-crimes bill stand on its own? :scratchhead:
BobR on 12/06/2007 19:20:39
Quote by Raine: dammitall! Congress dropped Enda. can these asswipes do ANYTHING right?!?!?!?
I am serious here. The dems were supposed to be the party of the people. someone seems to have bought that right . F*ckin Frank.
I'm a little confused as to why a hate-crimes bill was attached to a defense spending bill. Shouldn't the hate-crimes bill stand on its own? :scratchhead:
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:22:37
Ha! Didn't you and I talk about this when it was originally put in there? Maybe not.
But, anyway....I believe it is because the Democrats are making the argument that Hate Crimes are acts of Terrorism.
starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:22:37
Quote by BobR:Quote by Raine: dammitall! Congress dropped Enda. can these asswipes do ANYTHING right?!?!?!?
I am serious here. The dems were supposed to be the party of the people. someone seems to have bought that right . F*ckin Frank.
I'm a little confused as to why a hate-crimes bill was attached to a defense spending bill. Shouldn't the hate-crimes bill stand on its own? :scratchhead:
Ha! Didn't you and I talk about this when it was originally put in there? Maybe not.
But, anyway....I believe it is because the Democrats are making the argument that Hate Crimes are acts of Terrorism.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:24:19
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:24:19
BTW, we may have all missd it a touch, but in today's speach, Romney did indeed say that he covets a little bit of the Islam....
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:27:37
Yes, which would have made it VETO PROOF.
Asses. I am losing so much faith in the people who have the power in this democratic party is is beyong anything I would ever thought from myself
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:27:37
Quote by starling310:. Ha! Didn't you and I talk about this when it was originally put in there? Maybe not. But, anyway....I believe it is because the Democrats are making the argument that Hate Crimes are acts of Terrorism.Quote by BobR:I'm a little confused as to why a hate-crimes bill was attached to a defense spending bill. Shouldn't the hate-crimes bill stand on its own? :scratchhead:Quote by Raine: dammitall! Congress dropped Enda. can these asswipes do ANYTHING right?!?!?!? I am serious here. The dems were supposed to be the party of the people. someone seems to have bought that right . F*ckin Frank.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:28:39
starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:28:39
Christie Harvey coming up!
:wub2:
:wub2:
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:35:13
:bump:
Bush made a deal with the *mortgage lenders*... uhm... why not the oil sellers? Who are these people ? the mortgage people? is there a group?
oh... wait, it must be a bank... right> yes no?
Am I the only one who has a HUGE problem with this and a lot of freekin questions? I am really upset about this thing that Bush has deemed as truth.
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:35:13
Quote by Raine:
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 19:35:48
livingonli on 12/06/2007 19:35:48
If the Democratic Party can't grow a spine, we are trapped in GOP one-party rule without the GOP.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:37:45
starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:37:45
Christie "Be Still My Heart" Harvey. . .
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:37:59
here she is!
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:37:59
Quote by starling310: Christie Harvey coming up!
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 19:38:18
The tyranny of the minority.
BobR on 12/06/2007 19:38:18
Quote by livingonli: If the Democratic Party can't grow a spine, we are trapped in GOP one-party rule without the GOP.
The tyranny of the minority.
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 19:38:55
BobR on 12/06/2007 19:38:55
uh huh huh huh huh
Thom said "seamen"
uh huh huh huh huh
Thom said "seamen"
uh huh huh huh huh
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:38:59
Most of these mortgages have been picked up by hedge fund investors.
If they default, the investors don't get anything right? So, by striking this very limited deal, most investors still get their money.
Maybe?
I dunno.
starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:38:59
Quote by Raine::bump:Quote by Raine:
Bush made a deal with the *mortgage lenders*... uhm... why not the oil sellers? Who are these people ? the mortgage people? is there a group?
oh... wait, it must be a bank... right> yes no?
Am I the only one who has a HUGE problem with this and a lot of freekin questions? I am really upset about this thing that Bush has deemed as truth.
Most of these mortgages have been picked up by hedge fund investors.
If they default, the investors don't get anything right? So, by striking this very limited deal, most investors still get their money.
Maybe?
I dunno.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:39:51
starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:39:51
: beavis :
Christie said "Hammer it home...."
Huh huh huh . . .
Christie said "Hammer it home...."
Huh huh huh . . .
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:40:07
that is a stunningly scary statement. holy crap. you may be right.
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:40:07
Quote by livingonli: If the Democratic Party can't grow a spine, we are trapped in GOP one-party rule without the GOP.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 19:41:23
Hmm? What's the twittster saying now?
TriSec on 12/06/2007 19:41:23
Quote by Raine: BTW, we may have all missd it a touch, but in today's speach, Romney did indeed say that he covets a little bit of the Islam....
Hmm? What's the twittster saying now?
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 19:41:43
Heh heh heh, that was cool.
livingonli on 12/06/2007 19:41:43
Quote by starling310: : beavis :
Christie said "Hammer it home...."
Huh huh huh . . .
Heh heh heh, that was cool.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 19:44:36
TriSec on 12/06/2007 19:44:36
Just heard on TRMS regarding the Huckabee affair:
"Yeah, but CLINTON...."
Seriously. He tried to blame Bill for commuting the sentence back in '92.
"Yeah, but CLINTON...."
Seriously. He tried to blame Bill for commuting the sentence back in '92.
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:48:41
starling310 on 12/06/2007 19:48:41
". . . And, then the dinosaurs started to become extinct because CLINTON. . . "
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:52:20
you can read it all here. including the fact that Bush's daddy introduced Mitt... But first, lets look at this staement from willard: Oh hell read the whole thing. He makes me ill.
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:52:20
Quote by TriSec:Hmm? What's the twittster saying now?Quote by Raine: BTW, we may have all missd it a touch, but in today's speach, Romney did indeed say that he covets a little bit of the Islam....
"Mr. President, your generation rose to the occasion, first to defeat Fascism and then to vanquish the Soviet Union. You left us, your children, a free and strong America. It is why we call yours the greatest generation. It is now my generation's turn. How we respond to today's challenges will define our generation. And it will determine what kind of America we will leave our children, and theirs.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:54:18
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:54:18
And, let me add.... I am not a child of ANYTHING that the Bush family did. NOTHING. PERIOD. Mitt do not covet me as your sheep in your religion you call the church of the untied states of America.
You wretched horrible man.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 19:55:17
TriSec on 12/06/2007 19:55:17
As a matter of principle, I generally avoid anything Mitt says or does.
Did I tell you that Mrs. TriSec's cousin lives two streets over on Belmont hill and has offered up her house a a base for any protests?
Did I tell you that Mrs. TriSec's cousin lives two streets over on Belmont hill and has offered up her house a a base for any protests?
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 19:55:29
livingonli on 12/06/2007 19:55:29
...But CLINTON is responsible for my bald spot.
Comment by Raine on 12/06/2007 19:56:27
TRied to post that on the MB. He is a nasty man for this
Raine on 12/06/2007 19:56:27
Quote by TriSec: Just heard on TRMS regarding the Huckabee affair: "Yeah, but CLINTON...." Seriously. He tried to blame Bill for commuting the sentence back in '92.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 19:56:58
TriSec on 12/06/2007 19:56:58
Oop.
Given who signs my paycheck, I must abstain.
:kickcan:
Given who signs my paycheck, I must abstain.
:kickcan:
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 20:04:06
livingonli on 12/06/2007 20:04:06
And speaking of work. Off I go to the salt mine.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 20:16:13
TriSec on 12/06/2007 20:16:13
Hey, our local flaming carnage made TRMS last night!
Ah, but she is from Massachusetts, after all. Even if it is 'out west'.
Ah, but she is from Massachusetts, after all. Even if it is 'out west'.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 20:23:03
Did I just hear Rachel right?
Mitt's son is named "Tag"????
This guy is a cartoon!
Wait, lemme guess...his wife is named "Sweet Polly Purebred"
TriSec on 12/06/2007 20:23:03
Did I just hear Rachel right?
Mitt's son is named "Tag"????
This guy is a cartoon!
Wait, lemme guess...his wife is named "Sweet Polly Purebred"
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 20:31:01
starling310 on 12/06/2007 20:31:01
Oy the new song by Lucinda Williams! 
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 20:32:53
I thought it was Tad.
Either way though. . .
starling310 on 12/06/2007 20:32:53
Quote by TriSec:
Did I just hear Rachel right?
Mitt's son is named "Tag"????
This guy is a cartoon!
Wait, lemme guess...his wife is named "Sweet Polly Purebred"
I thought it was Tad.
Either way though. . .
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 20:33:29
TriSec on 12/06/2007 20:33:29
More TRMS...
Regarding Guantanamo, one of the arguments about it is that it is outside the soverign territory of the United States, so our laws don't apply.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the prison complex a part of the United States Naval Base at Guantanamo?
Aren't military bases, even overseas, considered American soil?
Unless the prisoners are on the Cuban side of the fence...
Regarding Guantanamo, one of the arguments about it is that it is outside the soverign territory of the United States, so our laws don't apply.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the prison complex a part of the United States Naval Base at Guantanamo?
Aren't military bases, even overseas, considered American soil?
Unless the prisoners are on the Cuban side of the fence...
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 20:37:10
Or unless they only torture them on the 2nd Tuesday of a new moon cycle while the wind is blowing 15.4 degrees SSE.
starling310 on 12/06/2007 20:37:10
Quote by TriSec: More TRMS...
Regarding Guantanamo, one of the arguments about it is that it is outside the soverign territory of the United States, so our laws don't apply.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the prison complex a part of the United States Naval Base at Guantanamo?
Aren't military bases, even overseas, considered American soil?
Unless the prisoners are on the Cuban side of the fence...
Or unless they only torture them on the 2nd Tuesday of a new moon cycle while the wind is blowing 15.4 degrees SSE.
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 20:44:42
TriSec on 12/06/2007 20:44:42
Hey, remember this guy?
Well, he's a year old this week!
Well, he's a year old this week!
Comment by starling310 on 12/06/2007 20:57:37
starling310 on 12/06/2007 20:57:37
Donation to 4 Freedoms. CHECK!
Comment by TriSec on 12/06/2007 21:26:04
TriSec on 12/06/2007 21:26:04
Climate change affects the NFL!!!
NEW YORK—Steaming black-guy heads, the traditional sign of approaching winter for generations of football fans, have been occurring later in the season with every passing year, a fact that may be evidence of a climatic change with long-term effects on football itself, top scientists in the meteorological department of the National Football League said in a study released Monday.
"The phenomenon of weather-related African-American supracranial vaporous emission, or 'Steaming Black-Guy Heads,' as it is colloquially known, occurs when cold dry winter air comes into contact with hot, humid, shaven heads of football players, causing their personal water vapor to condense and rise on a column of heated air," the statement read in part. "It is then observed by network cameramen, who overwhelmingly choose to film African-American players due to the dramatic contrasts that result—especially when the player in question is backlit—and beamed to millions of households during time-outs, replay reviews, and other stoppages of play. The viewers then realize that winter has come to America."
NEW YORK—Steaming black-guy heads, the traditional sign of approaching winter for generations of football fans, have been occurring later in the season with every passing year, a fact that may be evidence of a climatic change with long-term effects on football itself, top scientists in the meteorological department of the National Football League said in a study released Monday.
"The phenomenon of weather-related African-American supracranial vaporous emission, or 'Steaming Black-Guy Heads,' as it is colloquially known, occurs when cold dry winter air comes into contact with hot, humid, shaven heads of football players, causing their personal water vapor to condense and rise on a column of heated air," the statement read in part. "It is then observed by network cameramen, who overwhelmingly choose to film African-American players due to the dramatic contrasts that result—especially when the player in question is backlit—and beamed to millions of households during time-outs, replay reviews, and other stoppages of play. The viewers then realize that winter has come to America."
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 21:46:56
I smell Simon Bar Sinister behind all this...
"Simon says give me all your money!"
livingonli on 12/06/2007 21:46:56
Quote by starling310:Quote by TriSec:
Did I just hear Rachel right?
Mitt's son is named "Tag"????
This guy is a cartoon!
Wait, lemme guess...his wife is named "Sweet Polly Purebred"
I thought it was Tad.
Either way though. . .
I smell Simon Bar Sinister behind all this...
"Simon says give me all your money!"
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 21:51:33
livingonli on 12/06/2007 21:51:33
It's fairly quiet at AAP with crt and mgm sick. crt's posting a bit but mgm only posted once today.
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 21:57:24
BobR on 12/06/2007 21:57:24
Quote by starling310: Donation to 4 Freedoms. CHECK!
Comment by MMB on 12/06/2007 21:58:35
MMB on 12/06/2007 21:58:35
On a total unrelated issue. I would like to WISH MY MOM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! She is 66 and is walking well on her new hip!! She is a truly great friend and mom. 
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 22:04:08
Party on then. 
livingonli on 12/06/2007 22:04:08
Quote by MMB: On a total unrelated issue. I would like to WISH MY MOM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! She is 66 and is walking well on her new hip!! She is a truly great friend and mom.
Party on then.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 22:12:56
Happy Birthday to your Mom!
Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 22:12:56
Quote by livingonli:Quote by MMB: On a total unrelated issue. I would like to WISH MY MOM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! She is 66 and is walking well on her new hip!! She is a truly great friend and mom.
Party on then.
Happy Birthday to your Mom!
Comment by livingonli on 12/06/2007 22:27:43
livingonli on 12/06/2007 22:27:43
Our emoticon trademarks have disappeared again.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 23:01:21
Mine seem to be changing randomly.
Will in Chicago on 12/06/2007 23:01:21
Quote by livingonli: Our emoticon trademarks have disappeared again.
Mine seem to be changing randomly.
Comment by BobR on 12/06/2007 23:34:10
That is really weird... I'll take a look at that this evening...
BobR on 12/06/2007 23:34:10
Quote by will in chicago:
Mine seem to be changing randomly.
That is really weird... I'll take a look at that this evening...
Comment by TriSec on 12/07/2007 00:25:19
TriSec on 12/07/2007 00:25:19
*ahem*
Given this definition of miser: : a mean grasping person; especially : one who is extremely stingy with money
I propose that both the Heat Miser and the Snow Miser are incorrectly named. I daresay that each should have the other's name, considering that they both want to spread around their respective temperatures, wouldn't oppposing snow therefore render the one in favor of higher temperatures the "snow miser" and vice versa?
Discuss.
Given this definition of miser: : a mean grasping person; especially : one who is extremely stingy with money
I propose that both the Heat Miser and the Snow Miser are incorrectly named. I daresay that each should have the other's name, considering that they both want to spread around their respective temperatures, wouldn't oppposing snow therefore render the one in favor of higher temperatures the "snow miser" and vice versa?
Discuss.
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 00:34:37
Raine on 12/07/2007 00:34:37
Tonite KO is going to make a special comment!
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 00:35:49
Happy birthday to Momma MMB!
Raine on 12/07/2007 00:35:49
Quote by MMB: On a total unrelated issue. I would like to WISH MY MOM A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! She is 66 and is walking well on her new hip!! She is a truly great friend and mom.
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 00:37:29
That is very strange... But kinda interesiting will you are a man of many emoticons!
Raine on 12/07/2007 00:37:29
Quote by will in chicago:Mine seem to be changing randomly.Quote by livingonli: Our emoticon trademarks have disappeared again.
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 00:47:26
Feh... they are both momma's boys...
Raine on 12/07/2007 00:47:26
Quote by TriSec: *ahem* Given this definition of miser: : a mean grasping person; especially : one who is extremely stingy with money I propose that both the Heat Miser and the Snow Miser are incorrectly named. I daresay that each should have the other's name, considering that they both want to spread around their respective temperatures, wouldn't oppposing snow therefore render the one in favor of higher temperatures the "snow miser" and vice versa? Discuss.
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 00:50:36
Raine on 12/07/2007 00:50:36
TRi... far more important to discuss... which is better... *the Year with out a Santa Claus* or *Santa Claus in coming to town*? Seriously, you have a depressed Santa in one, and the other who overcomes the fascist Bergermeister. Both quite relevant to the times these days.
What would have happened if Santa Had prozac? Would MRs Claus have begged him to eat?
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 00:58:37
Raine on 12/07/2007 00:58:37
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 01:05:46
Raine on 12/07/2007 01:05:46
Watching KO. I must say this... Dana PERino is truly cracking under the pressure. Really bad.
Comment by BobR on 12/07/2007 01:05:59
BobR on 12/07/2007 01:05:59
okay - I got the user icon problem fixed. It turned out there was an invalid character in one user's UserIcon field and it was causing problems. I need to fix the code for the UserOptions screen so that it doesn't allow invalid characters, but for now, we're back in business...
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 01:06:38
Raine on 12/07/2007 01:06:38
REALLY bad. This is the worst press secretary ever. The press is eatng her alive. Hell, I may have to start watching it on the span live tomorrow.
Comment by TriSec on 12/07/2007 01:45:37
TriSec on 12/07/2007 01:45:37
Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town by far.
Come on, we've got the abandoned baby, the fascist dictatorship, winter warlocks, the wacked-out lady on acid sequence, the whole works!
Year without a Santa Claus just has the misers, and then what? Some crazy levitating southern mayor, and that goofy kid walking around with his mouth wide open all the time?
But both fade to insignificance before The Story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as told by Burl Ives, even if he was a total tool.
Come on, we've got the abandoned baby, the fascist dictatorship, winter warlocks, the wacked-out lady on acid sequence, the whole works!
Year without a Santa Claus just has the misers, and then what? Some crazy levitating southern mayor, and that goofy kid walking around with his mouth wide open all the time?
But both fade to insignificance before The Story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as told by Burl Ives, even if he was a total tool.
Comment by TriSec on 12/07/2007 02:01:14
TriSec on 12/07/2007 02:01:14
OK, iron is warming and pizzeles ready to go!
How did I ever do this before I had a stand mixer?
And my sainted grandmother, doing this all by hand...
How did I ever do this before I had a stand mixer?
And my sainted grandmother, doing this all by hand...
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 02:05:35
Raine on 12/07/2007 02:05:35
Holy crap, KO's comment tonite was scathing. Totally scathing. He finally came out and said that the resident is, and I quote: a Bald face liar.. And I also quote: *you have no business being president*
Comment by BobR on 12/07/2007 02:08:18
BobR on 12/07/2007 02:08:18
Time to get out the fire extinguisher - the TV is smoking after KO's special comment...
Comment by Raine on 12/07/2007 02:13:58
YEah, I am with you... Santa Claus coming to town is the best ... I would even venture to say I might like it more than rudolph, altho I do love me some herby the dentist!
Raine on 12/07/2007 02:13:58
Quote by TriSec: Oh, Santa Claus is comin' to town by far. Come on, we've got the abandoned baby, the fascist dictatorship, winter warlocks, the wacked-out lady on acid sequence, the whole works! Year without a Santa Claus just has the misers, and then what? Some crazy levitating southern mayor, and that goofy kid walking around with his mouth wide open all the time? But both fade to insignificance before The Story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as told by Burl Ives, even if he was a total tool.
Comment by TriSec on 12/07/2007 02:18:27
TriSec on 12/07/2007 02:18:27
Oh, foo.
This stuff gets posted somewhere on MSNBC after the fact, right?
:kickcan:
This stuff gets posted somewhere on MSNBC after the fact, right?
:kickcan:
Comment by livingonli on 12/07/2007 02:25:57
livingonli on 12/07/2007 02:25:57
I go out on my dinner break and I miss the dinner discussion.
Here's an imdb review of Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970);
It's running on ABC Family a few times this weekend, but they will be cutting it to ribbons for commercials.
Here's an imdb review of Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970);
This TV movie was an annual Christmas tradition during the 70's. At some point during the early 80's, the networks stopped showing it. Now, watching it in retrospect, it is easy to see why. A kind of post-Woodstock attitude pervades the whole thing (it was made in 1970, go figure). The young Santa becomes the hero by breaking the Burgermeister Meisterburger's law against toys and giving them out for free. The young Mrs.Claus has women's libber written all over her. At one point she starts singing and the TV screen erupts into psychedelic flower-power designs and dancing polka dots, I kid you not. Santa and Mrs. Claus, you see, are the perfect microcosm of rebellious youth versus the establishment in this film. To make things worse, there are pagan ceremonies including Santa and Mrs. Claus holding a marriage ceremony in the forest, and the Winter Warlock and his magic corn that helps reindeer fly. As the 80's began this holiday classic just didn't fit with the new Reagan era, although the kids probably wouldn't have known the difference. If you saw this in the 70's and have forgotten all about it, go rent it now (or next Christmas) and see how much of it you remember. Be sure and show it to the kids, too! Great stuff like this should never go out of style. Dated as it is, it is still better than 90% of the Christmas specials that are making their runs on the networks these days.
It's running on ABC Family a few times this weekend, but they will be cutting it to ribbons for commercials.
Comment by livingonli on 12/07/2007 02:28:24
It is repeated at Midnight, you can tape it (or as some of us do, DVR it). I usually catch the Midnight showing when I get home.
livingonli on 12/07/2007 02:28:24
Quote by TriSec: Oh, foo.
This stuff gets posted somewhere on MSNBC after the fact, right?
:kickcan:
It is repeated at Midnight, you can tape it (or as some of us do, DVR it). I usually catch the Midnight showing when I get home.
Comment by livingonli on 12/07/2007 02:32:22
livingonli on 12/07/2007 02:32:22
Oh, no. The Viva Viagra commercial.
Comment by TriSec on 12/07/2007 03:01:47
TriSec on 12/07/2007 03:01:47
Something to ponder on this Pearl Harbor Day Eve...
Just heard on last week's Ring of Fire.
According to my Senator Kennedy, following WWII, the war crimes tribunal sentenced some Japanese commanders to death for torturing American POWs. Specifically for waterboarding them.
Sure puts things in perspective, hmm?
Just heard on last week's Ring of Fire.
According to my Senator Kennedy, following WWII, the war crimes tribunal sentenced some Japanese commanders to death for torturing American POWs. Specifically for waterboarding them.
Sure puts things in perspective, hmm?
Comment by livingonli on 12/07/2007 03:11:29
livingonli on 12/07/2007 03:11:29
Thom Hartmann has also mentioned the waterboarding as well. I also heard that an Army official was prosecuted for waterboarding when he did it in the Phillipine occupation in the early 1900s.
Comment by BobR on 12/07/2007 03:22:01
Here's the link to the video on C&L
BobR on 12/07/2007 03:22:01
Quote by TriSec: Oh, foo.
This stuff gets posted somewhere on MSNBC after the fact, right?
:kickcan:
Here's the link to the video on C&L
Comment by livingonli on 12/07/2007 04:04:50
livingonli on 12/07/2007 04:04:50