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With Obama, America wasn't looking for a qualified person.
Posted by: Evil Otto at February 18, 2015 06:16 AM (6eVVe) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2015 06:17 AM (7fUnU) 3
Good Morning Morons. Today is Wednesday, February 18, 2015 and I now have power! On this day in 2001 Robert Hansen was arrested for spying for the Russians. He was sentenced to 15 life terms w/o parole. He is currently serving those terms in Florence, CO. I hope his ass is getting a good workout.
Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:17 AM (wlDny) 4
The Obamanites have no backup plan if the Supreme Court rightly strikes down the Obamacare crap because of blatantly illegal gov subsidies. This is good. The real question is "will my insurance rates go back to what they were before this shit started". I doubt it.
http://fxn.ws/1DCx2dL Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:18 AM (wlDny) 5
And how about this load of crap from Fox news.
The Clinton Foundation reportedly is seeing an increase in contributions from foreign governments after ending a self-imposed ban on such donations, raising new ethical questions as Hillary Clinton prepares for a possible 2016 presidential campaign. No that is not a GD "self-imposed" ban. It is against the law for campaigns to accept donations from foreign countries. But the Clintons have already done this when they accepted donations from China and got away with it. You can violate election laws if you are a Democrat. http://fxn.ws/1G0Nwfn Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:18 AM (wlDny) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:19 AM (wlDny) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:19 AM (wlDny) 8
Scott Walker responds to commie protests and attacks. If those SOBs had set foot on my parent's property I would have been there and ordered them off on the pain of death. I would have shot every damn one of them who were trespassing.
http://fxn.ws/1CHf8VM Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:19 AM (wlDny) 9
A NJ idiot tries a new way to get out of drunk driving with an accident. It doesn't work.
http://fxn.ws/1zNtQpG Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:20 AM (wlDny) 10
Wow I'm here early enough to get Vic's updates in real time!
Posted by: nnptcgrad at February 18, 2015 06:20 AM (2w99d) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:20 AM (wlDny) 12
Mean ass owls are attacking joggers in Salem, OR. Maybe they wil bite the "smug" out of them.
http://fxn.ws/1DpvYeA Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:20 AM (wlDny) 13
Yeah, liberals will gush over some book like "All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten" in one breath then insist that *only* two decades of education is sufficient in the next.
Posted by: SE Pa Moron at February 18, 2015 06:20 AM (zxQ4h) 14
CA passed a "micro-stamping" law a while back to get around the second amendment through unworkable ammo crap. It is now going to court where it should be struck down. But remember, this is the 9th circuit.
http://fxn.ws/1zNunrF Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:20 AM (wlDny) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:21 AM (wlDny) 16
Obama has decided that the US isn't dying fast enough with importing illegals from Mexico. He is planning on bringing in a shit ton of them now from Syria.
http://bit.ly/19vGHYl Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:21 AM (wlDny) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:22 AM (wlDny) 18
Mike Rowe 2016....
if you can't run the country with multiple trillions in budget effectively perhaps you need to go be a cult leader or something. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at February 18, 2015 06:22 AM (/4AZU) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:23 AM (wlDny) 20
Biden gropes the new Sec of Defense's wife. This would have been a firing offense at the place I used to work at.
http://bit.ly/17RLvXD Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:23 AM (wlDny) 21
It looks like there will be a rerun of my ice storm yesterday as more global warming strikes.
http://bit.ly/1zn8lNo Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:23 AM (wlDny) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:24 AM (wlDny) 23
Idiot Holder says we are not in a time of "war". Well that may be true if you assume a war has not been declared by Congress. Of course the last time congress voted on declaring war was WWII.
http://bit.ly/1BloKHL Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:24 AM (wlDny) 24
Liberal rag says it is OK for parents to have sex with their kids. These people really are insane.
http://bit.ly/1FrML1o Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:24 AM (wlDny) 25
Biden rails against right wing Christian terrorists. Has anyone in the press asked him to name some examples? Stupid question right?
http://bit.ly/17ROijF Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:24 AM (wlDny) 26
CNN exec sees no problem with him hosting Obama and Mooch in his home. But there is no bias in the MFM.
http://bit.ly/1La4Dw2 Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:25 AM (wlDny) 27
Pelousy and a bunch of other commies are going to visit their favorite commie paradise.
http://washex.am/19vLE3x Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:25 AM (wlDny) 28
Measles continues it's spread nationwide. Hey, lets let in another billion unvaccinated kids from 3rd world shitholes.
http://washex.am/1Lc0yJD Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:25 AM (wlDny) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:25 AM (wlDny) 30
Republican will "try" to fight the illegal ruling by the Obama packed NLRB. Why not just eliminate the source of the problem? Kill the NLRB by defunding it.
http://dailysign.al/1A5fHZQ Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:26 AM (wlDny) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:26 AM (wlDny) 32
Ola....
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 18, 2015 06:26 AM (ppMMH) 33
He is planning on bringing in a shit ton of them now from Syria.
My friends, you don't have to be afraid of Barack Obama in the White House. Posted by: John McCain at February 18, 2015 06:26 AM (zxQ4h) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:26 AM (wlDny) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:26 AM (wlDny) 36
Scott Walker, Time Lord
The New York Times declared that Scott Walker, who assumed the Governorship of Wisconsin in 2011, caused through his governorship the firing of teachers in... 2010. More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=8320 Posted by: The Political Hat at February 18, 2015 06:27 AM (0Ew3K) 37
Scott Walker, Time Lord
The New York Times declared that Scott Walker, who assumed the Governorship of Wisconsin in 2011, caused through his governorship the firing of teachers in... 2010. He is the Chuck Norris of Governors. Posted by: Bruce at February 18, 2015 06:32 AM (8ikIW) 38
Uggggh
Just talked with an open carry advocate What an idiot Morning all It's a nice 74 degrees at 0142am Posted by: Navycopjoe (thugging through the doghouse) at February 18, 2015 06:33 AM (42b4i) Posted by: BB freaked at February 18, 2015 06:34 AM (JdEZJ) 40
6 ISIS savages burn to death 45 people in Iraq.
17 Muzzie "vandals" set fire to a FL church Don't these people know they are causing climate change by burning stuff? Get the EPA on this ASAP! Posted by: Joe "Lover Boy" Biden at February 18, 2015 06:40 AM (JdEZJ) 41
Good morning all!
Knoxville remains frozen solid. Temps expected to fall into the negatives Friday morning. How many more weeks til spring?? Posted by: Jmel at February 18, 2015 06:40 AM (cfFqn) 42
Imagine that. QVC with the vision and foresight to lead us into the future.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at February 18, 2015 06:42 AM (ppMMH) 43
Wifey did not want to move to WY because it gets too cold there. When she gets up I am going to tell her we need to move because it is warmer there than here.
They are calling for a high tomorrow of 28F and a low of 10F. Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:45 AM (wlDny) 44
Ah just finished a nice plate of shit on a shingle.
Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:47 AM (wlDny) 45
Just getting a chance to catch up on the last couple days posts but I'm surprised there isn't more moron enthusiasm for the decision of the federal judge in Texas. I realize that this is not a place given to enthusiasm but that was a pretty significant kick right to Obama's balls. You don't often see a federal judge call a president disingenuous which is judge speak for fucking liar.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 06:48 AM (hjV/C) 46
Morning, all. Thanks for the news, Vic.
I posted a picture of Betty Grable yesterday, but here's another, from 1943s Coney Island: http://goo.gl/H6kdrS And here's a Grable joke from the 1945 collection Laughing Stock, edited by Bennett Cerf: Grable was hosting her 5-year old niece for the weekend. As she was taking a bath, the girl wandered in and asked if she could climb into the tub, too. "All right," Grable answered, and the girl got in. After a few moments, Grable noticed her niece was staring at her very intently. "What's the matter?" she asked. "I was just wondering," the girl replied, "why it is that I am so plain and you're so fancy." Here's Grable again, in 1940s Tin Pan Alley: http://goo.gl/ss5sVc Hope you all have a wonderful day. Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at February 18, 2015 06:48 AM (zF6Iw) 47
Good morning all.
Vic. Figured you got hit with the ice and were without power. Just a few outages here. Trees still covered though. I hope the ice melts today before the wind brings the real cold tonight. Posted by: Golfman in NC at February 18, 2015 06:50 AM (udWib) 48
I mentioned last night about that roadrage shooting in Las Vegas. More details have emerged. But the "news" was quick with the narrative about oh that poor "mom" who everyone loved...and she was a nurse! Well, her and her son were assholes. Posted by: Soothsayer, Lambda Lambda Lambda at February 18, 2015 06:54 AM (AO6Ao) 49
Wifey did not want to move to WY because it gets too cold there. When she gets up I am going to tell her we need to move because it is warmer there than here.
They are calling for a high tomorrow of 28F and a low of 10F. Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:45 AM (wlDny) We are only getting highs of about 80 here... Posted by: The Political Hat at February 18, 2015 06:57 AM (0Ew3K) 50
49 We are only getting highs of about 80 here...
Posted by: The Political Hat at February 18, 2015 06:57 AM (0Ew3K) What State? Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:59 AM (wlDny) 51
DAY 834 629 to go (702 to Inauguration Day 2017) Muzzies, Marxists, Maoists, Mau-Maus, MFM's, Moochelle, McCain's, McConnell's, machiavellian Mississippi mudslingers, McAuliffe's, Maduro's, MIRV's, Mexifornians, menacing Mozillan 'mo's, Mugwumps, mutants, malcontents, malthusians, maniacs, malignant medical mandates, martial law, miscreants, microagressors, minions, maladjusted masochistic multiculturalists, momzers, mamalukes, mooks, mopes, mariuoli, meeskeits, maricons, marauders, malodorous militants, menstruating mons veneri, malfunctioning Moron microsites and miscellaneous meshugas notwithstanding. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2015 06:59 AM (CMkNk) 52
49 Posted by: The Political Hat at February 18, 2015 06:57 AM (0Ew3K)
I plan to enjoy Montana then migrate to the tropical climes of either AB or SK for my twilight... Bronko Bama says either one will be the new "normal" climate. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at February 18, 2015 06:59 AM (/4AZU) 53
Just getting a chance to catch up on the last couple days posts but I'm surprised there isn't more moron enthusiasm for the decision of the federal judge in Texas. I realize that this is not a place given to enthusiasm but that was a pretty significant kick right to Obama's balls. You don't often see a federal judge call a president disingenuous which is judge speak for fucking liar.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 06:48 AM (hjV/C) Which decision? Are you referring to this one? http://tinyurl.com/l7c8xnf Or this one? http://tinyurl.com/pjt9szm Posted by: The Constitutional Hat at February 18, 2015 06:59 AM (0Ew3K) 54
45 Just getting a chance to catch up on the last couple days posts but I'm surprised there isn't more moron enthusiasm for the decision of the federal judge in Texas. I realize that this is not a place given to enthusiasm but that was a pretty significant kick right to Obama's balls. You don't often see a federal judge call a president disingenuous which is judge speak for fucking liar.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 06:48 AM (hjV/C) Wouldn't surprise me if Obama's minions didn't start processing the illegals anyway. Posted by: Golfman in NC at February 18, 2015 06:59 AM (udWib) Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2015 06:59 AM (CMkNk) 56
I'm surprised there isn't more moron enthusiasm for
the decision of the federal judge in Texas. Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 06:48 AM Perhaps Morons are realists, and realize that Choom Boy will not be deterred by words from someone as insignificant as a "judge." He will do what he damn well wishes, and we all know that. He is off on a new crusade anyway, replacing Mexicans on the let-'em-all-in list with Syrians. We just don't have enough of his "ISIL" BFFs here yet! Even some Morons are caught up in the "Too Big To Impeach" horseshit, too. Like Poppin' Fresh, they care more for the Republican Party's future trough-guzzling prospects than in the survival of the U.S.A. Posted by: MrScribbler at February 18, 2015 07:01 AM (P8YHq) 57
4 (F) fucking degrees here -- *only* 16 degrees below average -- with colder temps predicted tomorrow. Funny how 'polar vortex' was quickly scrubbed from the weather lexicon. Guess the global warming alarmists complained.
Posted by: SE Pa Moron at February 18, 2015 07:01 AM (zxQ4h) 58
>>Which decision?
The former but both are pretty sweet. Has Obama won any court battles? He got his ass handed to him on the NLRB a while back too. For a Constitutional expert he sure does lose a lot of Constitutional cases. Perhaps the idea of taking him to court on as many issues as possible isn't such a bad idea. Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 07:02 AM (hjV/C) 59
49 We are only getting highs of about 80 here...
Posted by: The Political Hat at February 18, 2015 06:57 AM (0Ew3K) What State? Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:59 AM (wlDny) Nevada. Specifically the Vegas valley The Farmer's Almanac predicted coldness in the Eastern 2/3 and lack of cold in the Western 1/3. I've been throwing my windows open for weeks now. Love the fresh air. Trying to enjoy it before it gets too warm. The temp right now ( at 4 A. M. in the morning) is about 50 degrees. Hight predicted in the high 70's to low 80's... all with a low humidity level. Posted by: The Weather Hat at February 18, 2015 07:03 AM (0Ew3K) 60
The fresh new bullshit is "mega droughts." One of obama's NASA "scientists" warned us yesterday that we need to stop greenhouse gases NOW or else the U.S. will experience "mega droughts." Posted by: Soothsayer, Lambda Lambda Lambda at February 18, 2015 07:03 AM (AO6Ao) Posted by: SE Pa Moron at February 18, 2015 07:03 AM (zxQ4h) 62
Posted by: SE Pa Moron at February 18, 2015 07:03 AM
Seven degrees warmer than here in Eastern MA. Probably less snow on the ground, too. Posted by: MrScribbler at February 18, 2015 07:06 AM (P8YHq) 63
58 Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 07:02 AM (hjV/C)
Judges are a debate society if a President plays the "Andrew Jackson enforce it" card... Giggles is back to 50% popularity according to Gallop.... We're fucked. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at February 18, 2015 07:07 AM (/4AZU) Posted by: SNL at February 18, 2015 07:08 AM (P330y) 65
@60. Obama don't give a sh*t about droughts. Ask Texas.
Posted by: Case at February 18, 2015 07:08 AM (9mWut) 66
The Judge and Ted Cruz said on Meguns Kelly last night that they think this preliminary injunction against the Obama amnesty will stand pending a full trial, which is a couple years down the line.
Not sure how good their crystal ball is, but I was cheered nonetheless. Posted by: Jen Psackofshit at February 18, 2015 07:08 AM (+kznc) 67
The former but both are pretty sweet. Has Obama won any court battles? He got his ass handed to him on the NLRB a while back too. For a Constitutional expert he sure does lose a lot of Constitutional cases.
Perhaps the idea of taking him to court on as many issues as possible isn't such a bad idea. Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 07:02 AM (hjV/C) If a decent GOP President were to replace both of Clinton's SCOTUS appointments, both of Reagan's remaining appointments, Thomas, and Roberts, we'd have a solid 7-2 majority. Imagine, further, if those new appointments were young enough to serve on SCOTUS for decades upon decades. *smiles* Posted by: The Judicial Hat at February 18, 2015 07:08 AM (0Ew3K) 68
Time to get up and do the jobs Americans won't do.
Posted by: toby928(C) at February 18, 2015 07:09 AM (rwI+c) 69
I am not very educated. 2 year degree Associate of Science! from a community gasp! college. I do have a transcript with 119 hours on it and could take 1 (one) course for a BA. Do I need a BA? No. Never failed to find a job, and always put bread on the table. And ammo. Walker is fine with me if he ain't too squishy on amnesty.
Posted by: Eromero at February 18, 2015 07:09 AM (go5uR) 70
>>Judges are a debate society if a President plays the "Andrew Jackson enforce it" card...
And yet, Obama's illegal immigration scheme has been halted and even he admits it. And Boehner is still not wavering on defunding the parts of DHS that deal with this crap. Gallup is a joke and always has been. His overall job approval in the poll of polls at RCP still has him at 45 and that's with the silly Ras and Gallup polls holding him up. Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 07:11 AM (hjV/C) 71
QVC hosts are really convincing. Much better than the infomercial type hosts.
Posted by: @votermom at February 18, 2015 07:11 AM (nsn2M) 72
I used to enjoy watching that pitchman setting car hoods on fire. Now that is the way to sell car wax!
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 18, 2015 07:13 AM (JO9+V) 73
QVC hosts are really convincing. Much better than the infomercial type hosts.
Posted by: @votermom at February 18, 2015 07:11 AM (nsn2M) Dare I ask what you've ended up buying? Posted by: The Political Hat at February 18, 2015 07:13 AM (0Ew3K) 74
>>>QVC hosts are really convincing. Much better than the infomercial type hosts.
. . .I prefer the Home Shop Lifting Network myself. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at February 18, 2015 07:13 AM (4oSLk) 75
70 Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 07:11 AM (hjV/C)
Bullshit, aimed at the notion not at you. Giggles will continue importing Jihadi Jim under the "refugee" card, and Judicial Watch unearthed "catch and release" on DUIs being the directive to El Patrolero Bordero Mi Amigo... http://tinyurl.com/k4k55r5 Fox-DUI Catch and Release Nah Jack yeah "we WONZ We WONZ" and it feels good but I suspect the 5th Circus will play the "standing card" as quick as possible and Ogabe will get to generate edicts as law. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at February 18, 2015 07:14 AM (/4AZU) 76
Dare I ask what you've ended up buying?
-- *shifty eyes* Ummm... nothing really... *hides credit card statement* Posted by: @votermom at February 18, 2015 07:16 AM (pF3B1) Posted by: Killerdog at February 18, 2015 07:18 AM (vntmB) 78
That Juicer Man with the eyebrows creeped me out though. Juicing does that to you?
Posted by: Count de Monet at February 18, 2015 07:20 AM (JO9+V) 79
I like the idea of Rowe for president.
We need a communicator who has a fundamental understanding of conservative principles. Everything else can be handled backstage. Posted by: jwest at February 18, 2015 07:21 AM (9ZZd+) 80
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I like the idea of Rowe for president. We need a communicator who has a fundamental understanding of conservative principles. Everything else can be handled backstage. Posted by: jwest at February 18, 2015 07:21 AM (9ZZd+)" At this point even a left wing Democrat who does not hate America would be a significant improvement. Bizarre as it is to state, Chris Mathews would be a much better President than the man who is currently occupying the White House. Posted by: Obnoxious A-Hole at February 18, 2015 07:25 AM (KDbAT) 81
>>Nah Jack yeah "we WONZ We WONZ" and it feels good but I suspect the 5th Circus will play the "standing card" as quick as possible and Ogabe will get to generate edicts as law.
We shall see. But I've been reliably told by one poster on this blog for the past 6 years that amnesty driven by Republicans was a done deal and yet it still hasn't happened. In fact, contrary to what I've been told, the Republicans are pretty united in fighting it. Of course Obama continues to be Obama but he is also galvanizing the country against liberalism. As I've been saying for years, once the public gets a real look at liberalism which they only see when a liberal stops lying about his position and actually tries to implement it the public goes against him. Here's a breakdown of the Gallup poll you referenced. Sure, Dems and liberals march in lockstep with a Dem president as always (only Republicans turn on their own) but he has lost everyone else to become the most polarizing president in polling history. No small feat, that. http://tinyurl.com/le6hyut Maybe Gallup should stop oversampling Dems. Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 07:25 AM (hjV/C) 82
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Ah yes, I remember when Game of Thrones was considered a wild and whacky fantasy! Now here we are... incest for everybody! Woohoo. Next up: You and your pooch... is it REALLY so wrong? Posted by: BurtTC at February 18, 2015 07:27 AM (Dj0WE) 83
David "Butters" Frum shows he has his head up the press' ass that has their head up Obama's...
http://tinyurl.com/ov6k3q8 Duh Atlantic-Butters Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at February 18, 2015 07:28 AM (/4AZU) 84
You can violate election laws if you are a Democrat.
_______________________ You can violate most laws if you are a Democrat -- and if you're an illegal alien, you can violate laws without ever even being charged: spent decades living and working in the U.S. without filing or paying any income tax? No problem! Got arrested multiple times for DUI? No problem! If you're an illegal, instead of charging and prosecuting you, they just hand you a food stamp and voter registration application, and send you on your way. If you're a citizen and you get caught doing the same shit, you're screwed. Posted by: TrivialPursuer at February 18, 2015 07:28 AM (Fnyc2) Posted by: Citizen X at February 18, 2015 07:28 AM (7ObY1) 86
Next up: You and your pooch... is it REALLY so wrong?
Posted by: BurtTC at February 18, 2015 07:27 AM (Dj0WE) Species is just a social construct. If there is no difference between XX and XY chromosome containing individuals, what is any other chromosome really matter??? http://tinyurl.com/oa4vs8d Posted by: The Political Hat at February 18, 2015 07:30 AM (0Ew3K) 87
You could dust off Reagan and he would be a better president than what we have now.
Posted by: Case at February 18, 2015 07:31 AM (o00SF) 88
for teh lulz: nixon traitor committed treason to sabotage vietnam peace talks reagan traitor iran contra made deal with iran to not release hostages so he could 1980 election bush1 pardoned iran contra drug dealers and traitors bushit2 Lied about iraq having nuclear weapon so his friends in oil industry could make a fortune (haliburton) alowed 9-11 because neo-cons needed second pearl harbor before they could invade iraq! Posted by: captain*arizona at February 18, 2015 03:28 AM (BU0ws) Posted by: Soothsayer, Lambda Lambda Lambda at February 18, 2015 07:34 AM (AO6Ao) 89
Species is just a social construct.
If there is no difference between XX and XY chromosome containing individuals, what is any other chromosome really matter??? http://tinyurl.com/oa4vs8d Posted by: The Political Hat at February 18, 2015 07:30 AM (0Ew3K) Well, I don't know about species dysphoria, but I know they work me like a mule at the ol' salt mines, so I guess I better get going. Posted by: BurtTC at February 18, 2015 07:34 AM (Dj0WE) 90
We could indeed do far worse than Rowe for POTUS.
Posted by: Citizen X at February 18, 2015 07:28 AM Duh. We ARE "doing worse." It was inevitable that, after more than 200 years, we would get an incompetent America-hater like Choom Boy as Chief Executive; the talent pool of qualified candidates is, after all, finite. What I find incomprehensible is that he was reelected and, to this day, has no effective opposition. We have sat back and allowed him to continue in his destructive ways, and those who should be agitating to hold him accountable for his violations of both law and common decency seem perfectly content to, at most, let out occasional peeps of mild protest. Posted by: MrScribbler at February 18, 2015 07:38 AM (P8YHq) 91
Night... erm, Morning all!
Here is a post-Morrison Doors song, "Tightrope Ride": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TecJFfUljsY Posted by: The Political Hat at February 18, 2015 07:39 AM (0Ew3K) 92
As a nation we have been confusing qualifications for competency for effing decades now and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
Other than that, g'mornin citizen hordelings ! Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2015 07:40 AM (OCcU9) 93
One of obama's NASA "scientists" warned us yesterday that we need to
stop greenhouse gases NOW or else the U.S. will experience "mega droughts." Last I heard global warming was going to result in massive increase in rain due to increased humidity, which of course means more floods, tropical diseases and landslides. I guess that wasn't scary enough to get voters to hand over all their money. "Mega drought" has a much more ominous, apocolyptic ring to it than "increased landslides" Posted by: George Orwell de Leon at February 18, 2015 07:45 AM (1BQGO) 94
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2015 07:40 AM (OCcU9)
That's the most succinct way I've ever seen of putting it. Qualification is not competence. Posted by: Cato at February 18, 2015 07:47 AM (J+mig) 95
>>>What I find incomprehensible is that he was reelected and, to this day, has no effective opposition. We have sat back and allowed him to continue in his destructive ways, and those who should be agitating to hold him accountable for his violations of both law and common decency seem perfectly content to, at most, let out occasional peeps of mild protest.
. . .They cant speak out for fear of being labeled racist. It is as simple as that. I am sure there are tons of Blue Dog Dems that hate what he is doing but they wont say anything because it would destroy their political careers. Most Republicans are scared to death of saying anything because they know the press will be all over them and that will destroy any career they have left. He has an AG that uses race to silence most of his opponents and does not hesitate to call out special teams to "investigate" anything he deems racist. I have to give Boehner and McConnell some credit they haven't folded yet. As was pointed out above, we have been told over and again on this blog and others for years that Republicans are going to cave on Amnesty, they don't have a backbone and will give Obama anything he wants, etc. but it hasn't happened yet. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at February 18, 2015 07:47 AM (4oSLk) 96
What I find incomprehensible is that he was reelected and, to this day, has no effective opposition.
-- There's a parallel between how the GOP lies diwn for Obama and how America lies down to jihad. Posted by: @votermom at February 18, 2015 07:48 AM (VR37h) 97
Morning all
Posted by: Bigby's Other Hand at February 18, 2015 07:49 AM (3ZtZW) 98
I have to give Boehner and McConnell some credit
they haven't folded yet. As was pointed out above, we have been told over and again on this blog and others for years that Republicans are going to cave on Amnesty, they don't have a backbone and will give Obama anything he wants, etc. but it hasn't happened yet. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at February 18, 2015 07:47 AM Say what? Boner and Bitch McConnell have given Choom Boy everything he wanted so far, from HusseinCare to amnesty, simply by doing nothing. Remember when Teh Bitch wanted to get home for Christmas and thus allowed the ACA vote to proceed? And when have we seen Cheeto Boy stand up for the principles he occasionally espouses in his drunken ramblings? All of the players in the Game of Politics have said it would be "Bad Optics" to stand up for America. But they haven't even tried, so who the hell knows? Posted by: MrScribbler at February 18, 2015 07:57 AM (P8YHq) 99
There was a family of 5 who found out the hard way their heating and etc vents were blocked by snow and ice and narrowly escaped CO poisoning. Which, of course, has me going "what, thats a thing?" grumblegrumble and looking up where those are located. Looks like a Yay, climb the icy roof kinda thing Posted by: Bigby's Other Hand at February 18, 2015 07:58 AM (3ZtZW) 100
You're gonna love my nuts. QVC excellence.
Posted by: Super Creepy Rob Lowe at February 18, 2015 08:01 AM (oDCMR) Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 18, 2015 08:01 AM (60Vyp) Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:02 AM (659DL) 103
I would say the greatest environmental threat is estrogen in our water. It has already produced girly men - see Obama - and is likely to turn all Americans into pussies - see Obama. Maybe we need a Federal Program to add Testosterone into the Drinking water to avoid pussification - see Obama.
Posted by: Super Creepy Rob Lowe at February 18, 2015 08:03 AM (oDCMR) 104
There was a family of 5 who found out the hard way
their heating and etc vents were blocked by snow and ice and narrowly escaped CO poisoning. Posted by: Bigby's Other Hand at February 18, 2015 07:58 AM Our local fire department (volunteer) has been fielding a lot of calls from residents whose CO detectors are going off, which means they're spending time shoveling snow away from vents. Cold weather makes everyone want to seal their houses up tight against the chill. Not the best idea in the world. Posted by: MrScribbler at February 18, 2015 08:04 AM (P8YHq) 105
What has any of the elected in D.C. done in these past 6 years that has been good for the country? Anybody got anything?
Posted by: Case at February 18, 2015 08:04 AM (o00SF) 106
>>Boner and Bitch McConnell have given Choom Boy everything he wanted so far, from HusseinCare to amnesty, simply by doing nothing. Remember when Teh Bitch wanted to get home for Christmas and thus allowed the ACA vote to proceed?
I think you grossly overestimate the power of a minority party in Congress vs a President who will clearly do whatever he wants to expand his power. There has never been a President like Obama and his imperial edicts, particularly when he was empowered by a majority party in Congress. Sure, the Republicans could try to impeach him. They would lose. Then what? Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 08:04 AM (hjV/C) 107
Okay gun nuts
It's time to change out my AR's barrel I'm thinking the fluted YH Anyone have one? Also, is there a significant difference accuracy wise between a 1/7 and a 1/9 twist? Posted by: Navycopjoe (thugging through the doghouse) at February 18, 2015 08:04 AM (42b4i) Posted by: Hillary Clinton at February 18, 2015 08:04 AM (HSmrB) 109
g'mornin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 18, 2015 08:05 AM (2Ayux) 110
It's not really about graduating from college with these people . It's about graduating from the "correct" (read Ivy League) college with the "correct" worldview.
Posted by: Jaws at February 18, 2015 08:06 AM (cIoI4) 111
Was thinking about that ISIS article Ace posted and thought, what with their apparent need for territory, thats probly the closest thing to a regular stand-to kind of war we've seen in like forever. Its not some VN style COIN war or a 'revolutionary' what have you at all. Not even any reason to go all Hearts and Minds. Its so obvious and basic Posted by: Bigby's Other Hand at February 18, 2015 08:07 AM (3ZtZW) 112
It's about graduating from the "correct" (read Ivy League) college with the "correct" worldview.
The 2016 Circa Doctrine: No Clintons, no Bushes, no lawyers, no Ivy Leaguers. It clears the mind. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:08 AM (659DL) 113
The Clinton Foundation is the biggest scandal. They got nailed about a year ago for mismanagement and then it was swept under the rug. They all took paid positions in it -- bill, hillary, chelsea, mr. chelsea. He'll the spawn is probably receiving a paycheck, too.
Posted by: Bruce J. at February 18, 2015 08:08 AM (iQIUe) 114
@110. That is the truth. And from what I've seen the Ivy League is on par with community colleges.
Posted by: Case at February 18, 2015 08:09 AM (o00SF) 115
What difference, at this point, does it make?!?1/11!!?!?!??
Posted by: Hillary Clinton at February 18, 2015 08:04 AM (HSmrB) -- Honestly, those 24 Coptic Christians beheaded the other day - they might still be alive today if not for Hillary Clinton's foreign policy disasters. Does anyone think ISIS would be rampaging in Libya if Gaddafi were still in power? Posted by: @votermom at February 18, 2015 08:10 AM (IueiT) 116
There has never been a President like Obama and his
imperial edicts, particularly when he was empowered by a majority party in Congress. Sure, the Republicans could try to impeach him. They would lose. Then what? Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 08:04 AM You're assuming facts not in evidence. They haven't tried. Not once. There are laws -- in the Constitution and elsewhere -- against much of what the Mocha Messiah has done during the past six years. Some fairly stiff penalties are mandated for those activities. We've had this argument before. I have neither sympathy or admiration for people who, when taking an oath to uphold said laws, do nothing but enable the lawbreaking. Posted by: MrScribbler at February 18, 2015 08:11 AM (P8YHq) 117
Honestly, those 24 Coptic Christians beheaded the other day - they might still be alive today if not for Hillary Clinton's foreign policy disasters. Does anyone think ISIS would be rampaging in Libya if Gaddafi were still in power?
Shhhh, Scott Walker is planning to seize uteruses. Uteri? Uterorum? Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:12 AM (659DL) 118
Sure, the Republicans could try to impeach him. They would lose. Then what?
Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 08:04 AM I'm not sure what you're implying but it sounds like the law will not be exercised, let alone followed if it is. In that case, what good is the law? Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 18, 2015 08:12 AM (60Vyp) 119
>>>Remember when Teh Bitch wanted to get home for Christmas and thus allowed the ACA vote to proceed? And when have we seen Cheeto Boy stand up for the principles he occasionally espouses in his drunken ramblings?
. . .Obamacare was passed 100% by Democrats, McConnell had nothing to do with it, not sure where you think he voted for it is coming from. The Minority Party couldn't stop ACA from passing no matter what. Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at February 18, 2015 08:14 AM (4oSLk) 120
And from what I've seen the Ivy League is on par with community colleges.
Posted by: Case at February 18, 2015 08:09 AM Hey, now! Youre cruisin for a bruisin.... Posted by: Community Colleges Everywhere at February 18, 2015 08:15 AM (60Vyp) 121
I'm not sure what you're implying but it sounds like
the law will not be exercised, let alone followed if it is. In that case, what good is the law? Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 18, 2015 08:12 AM That's my beef about Boner and the rest of the trough-slurpers among the Republicans. When they acquiesce to the law-breaking, they become part of it, and share in the guilt. Posted by: MrScribbler at February 18, 2015 08:15 AM (P8YHq) 122
OT...there has to be a "sniglet" for when you heat your breakfast in the breakroom microwave, then get half-way back to your office & realize that the bowl is too hot to carry
Posted by: AltonJackson at February 18, 2015 08:16 AM (2Ayux) 123
121>> I'm right there with ya Scribbler
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 18, 2015 08:17 AM (60Vyp) 124
Back to the Mike Rowe piece for a sec - I'm reminded of a fairly large consumer product project (ok, charming anecdote here) I worked with - the GMT 800 (that's General Motors Truck 800, or the late 90's pickup).
When we went live w/initial consumer exposure, Corp demanded similarly "polished professionals" with mucho engineering capabilities. The presentations went like, well, as badly as one could imagine. One of the truck managers went out on the proverbial limb and picked up folks from suburbs, rural areas, and working events (stock shows, rodeos, etc) - in other words, people who actually drove trucks. The results were incredible. These "real" pitchmen were an absolute success in getting the word across on this new platform... Of course, the RenCen was none too pleased with the process. Posted by: Nero's Fiddle Suppliers at February 18, 2015 08:17 AM (/jpU8) 125
Well, laws, especially nice flexible ones, are handy for keeping the peasantry in line.
Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 18, 2015 08:17 AM (OCcU9) Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:17 AM (659DL) 127
Circa (insert year),
Clinton screwed up Libya. We had no trouble with them & the JEF let her. We have ISIS taking it over & 4 dead Americans, including Ambassadot Stevens & no one has answered for it! Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:18 AM (sj3Ax) Posted by: anon a mouse at February 18, 2015 08:19 AM (/jpU8) 129
118 Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 18, 2015 08:12 AM (60Vyp)
NONE NO USE.... Bronko Bama fetes the lawless, I'm not sure why ANY American should follow Federal law the newer better Americans don't have to. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at February 18, 2015 08:19 AM (/4AZU) 130
>>You're assuming facts not in evidence. They haven't tried. Not once.
Sure they have. I'm one of those morons (small m morons) that actually watches CSPAN and they have tried numerous times on numerous issues. For example, the decision on Obama's illegal NLRB packing was the result of a challenge by McConnell and it was successful. That doesn't get as much press as high profile loses but it doesn't change the facts of what happened. They have been fighting a stonewalling administration on numerous issues, from F&F to Benghazi to the IRS. Sure, it's frustrating to fight against an administration that lies and obfuscates but I fail to see how that makes our side bad guys simply because they can't do what nobody could. I challenge you to tell me exactly how they could have gotten the information any faster or more complete from this administration. Legal challenges? Are you forgetting who is running Justice? Impeachment? Ha. We don't have anything close to the number of votes and if we lose, which we would, Obama would get the martyr treatment just like Clinton did and we would actually be in worse shape. Right now the Republicans are fighting to defund DHS and while the msm and the left are squealing like stuck pigs about the only commentary on the right is to pick the day when the Republicans will fold. We are much better at circular firing squads than we are at bolstering our team to actually win. The actions by the Texas judge was a huge step in stopping Obama's illegal actions, just the kind of thing you are advocating for, and they deserve serious support from our side. That's how you win these things, with public support. The Dems didn't lose a second declaring they will fight to overturn this decision Where is all the support from our side to make sure it doesn't happen? Posted by: JackStraw at February 18, 2015 08:22 AM (hjV/C) 131
Clinton screwed up Libya. We had no trouble with them & the JEF let her.
Of all the screwy things we have seen over the past six years, that...thing...is the screwiest. Not only did it generate Somalia on the Med (Google it--I think I was the first to use that term, right here, BEFORE it happened--call me a prophet), but it resulted in a whole chain reaction of effects across the Sahel. Now places like Mali and Niger are having trouble. It's not even the primary bad stuff that gets you, it's the secondary and tertiary stuff. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:22 AM (659DL) 132
Just getting a chance to catch up on the last couple days posts but I'm
surprised there isn't more moron enthusiasm for the decision of the federal judge in Texas. I realize that this is not a place given to enthusiasm but that was a pretty significant kick right to Obama's balls. You don't often see a federal judge call a president disingenuous which is judge speak for fucking liar. -- Judge Napolitano was on Megyn Kelly's show last night. He was really emphasizing what a kick in the face this was to Obama's plans to overrun us with his legalized illegals. He seemed to think this really extinguished his "orders", probably for good, or at least until the end of Bammy's wretched term. He said if it went to the 5th(?) Circuit, they are the most conservative and would likely not hear it and the ruling would stand. Posted by: Lady In Black at February 18, 2015 08:22 AM (6C3ns) 133
The Republicans do not want to be called racist. So they will not ever try to impeach Obama. And they would be called racist. By every news outlet in the country. Obama would come out of an impeachment being more popular than ever. And yes, they are called racist anyway but the charge don't stick with most people. Now if the media starts pounding the drum that's a different story.
Posted by: Case at February 18, 2015 08:23 AM (9mWut) 134
The World According to Marie Harf
HR manager: "Thank you for coming in for an interview. Your resume is very impressive. You competed well and I think you have great potential. Unfortunately we are not going to offer you a position this round of hiring. Good luck." Hadji the ISIS job applicant: "Infidel, I keel you!" ..."and cut your head off!" ..."and set you on fire!" Posted by: Muldoon, a solid man at February 18, 2015 08:23 AM (NeFrd) 135
Vic,
How long were you w/o power? Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:23 AM (sj3Ax) 136
Just getting a chance to catch up on the last couple days posts but I'm surprised there isn't more moron enthusiasm for the decision of the federal judge in Texas.
We've been burned too many times. Someone will figure out a way to call the overreach a tax and voila...amnesty. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:25 AM (659DL) 137
So I get up this morning, and find out that one of the cats had Harf'ed up a hairball.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2015 08:27 AM (3kdx6) 138
Morning all. Update on the Kroger ribeye caper. Picked up another 21 lbs of bone in ribeyes. Vac paked 3 more steaks to make 18. Taking the rest of the meat, trimming out the bone and some fat and going to grind it up into ground beef. Two reasons.
#1. $4.99/lb is cheaper than 93/7 #2. Ground ribeye is 10x better than ground round or ground chuck. Posted by: rickb223 at February 18, 2015 08:27 AM (S4bZC) 139
There is no "law."
There is only what a given judge wants on a given day. An attorney's job is merely to help that judge rationalize his or her preconceived notions. Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at February 18, 2015 08:28 AM (yxw0r) Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:29 AM (sj3Ax) 141
OT...there has to be a "sniglet" for when you heat your breakfast in the breakroom microwave, then get half-way back to your office & realize that the bowl is too hot to carry
**** I don't know about a "sniglet", but there is a possible new product line- New Quaker Brand shoe polish! Posted by: Muldoon, a solid man at February 18, 2015 08:30 AM (NeFrd) 142
February, for a short month it seems to stay around a long time.
Posted by: Case at February 18, 2015 08:30 AM (9mWut) 143
10 more days after today left in February!
One day closer to the sun going red giant!!!! YEA!!!!! BIG RED in '16. Eat it, SMOD pansies. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:30 AM (659DL) 144
143 Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:30 AM (659DL)
Heh... //Gamma Ray Burst '16 Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at February 18, 2015 08:34 AM (/4AZU) 145
Drudge has link that made my rage meter go off last night. JEF is going to allow Syrians in w/o proper background checks!
Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:35 AM (sj3Ax) 146
Hum. Is anyone seeing my posts?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 18, 2015 08:35 AM (nzKvP) 147
OK Now I see it
Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 18, 2015 08:35 AM (nzKvP) Posted by: Bandersnatch, let all the children boogie at February 18, 2015 08:36 AM (JtwS4) 149
Serious question- How is Scott Walker supposed to micromanage a centrally planned federal economic juggernaut without a college degree? We've seen communism fail every single time it's been tried, don't we need bigger and smarter experts with post-graduate degrees to do it right? How will he handle the complexities of a burgeoning global economy and provide employment opportunities and health insurance for disaffected yoots?
Posted by: Muldoon, a solid man at February 18, 2015 08:36 AM (NeFrd) 150
146
Hum. Is anyone seeing my posts? Posted by: Nevergiveup at February 18, 2015 08:35 AM (nzKvP) I prefer not to. Dentists scare me. Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at February 18, 2015 08:36 AM (yxw0r) 151
NGU
Going all the way back to comment #91, and your comment at #146 is the first one that I see. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2015 08:37 AM (3kdx6) 152
NCJ 107 - AR barrel change?
Depends on the weight of pills you want to dispense and at what distance. Heavier pills = faster twist Faster twist is said to help mitigate transonic effects, LONG RANGE. For 5.56 ~600 meters... Safe either way imho, so $ and availability. Posted by: Fewenuff at February 18, 2015 08:37 AM (zPNX5) Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:37 AM (sj3Ax) 154
I'd rather play with my dog than you yahoos! Later.
Posted by: Muldoon, a solid man at February 18, 2015 08:38 AM (NeFrd) 155
How will he handle the complexities of a burgeoning global economy and provide employment opportunities and health insurance for disaffected yoots?
From a sufficiently tall throne of skulls, one could gain the proper global perspective. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:38 AM (659DL) 156
Navycopjoe,
YHM makes good gear, generally. I assume this is their fluted heavy profile with a non-chromed bore. Heavy barrel is good for accuracy, but the chrome bore is theoretically not. The trade off is toughness and ease of cleaning. Melonite is the new hotness and supposedly bridges the gap. Twist rate is all about bullet weight. A 7 twist will excel with heavier 77 grainers whereas the 9 twist not as much. 9 is a good compromise if you'll be running a number of different weights, though. That all said, my 7 twist, 16" chromed Spike's barrel does great with cheap 55 grainers. Go figure. Posted by: Jaws at February 18, 2015 08:38 AM (XrHO0) Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2015 08:39 AM (3kdx6) 158
Also, is there a significant difference accuracy wise between a 1/7 and a 1/9 twist?
You may want to match the twist to the weight of the projectile you normally use. Posted by: toby928(C) at February 18, 2015 08:39 AM (rwI+c) 159
Abbott is going to sign open carry for Texans. Interesting....
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at February 18, 2015 08:39 AM (60Vyp) 160
well, I'm late as usual. What they said.
Posted by: toby928(C) at February 18, 2015 08:39 AM (rwI+c) 161
Twist rate is all about bullet weight. A 7 twist will excel with heavier 77 grainers whereas the 9 twist not as much. 9 is a good compromise if you'll be running a number of different weights, though. That all said, my 7 twist, 16" chromed Spike's barrel does great with cheap 55 grainers. Go figure.
Every MFM television "reporter" just inclined their head in the confused puppy tilt. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:40 AM (659DL) 162
Sweet Rambo's headband, we went gun in less than 150 comments.
Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at February 18, 2015 08:40 AM (yxw0r) 163
Abbott is going to sign open carry for Texans. Interesting....
And gun violence will go down. And the usual suspects will ignore the results. Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:41 AM (659DL) 164
Good morning Morons.
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:41 AM (/GgDU) 165
"There is only what a given judge wants on a given day."
Thank you. That's what Critical Legal Studies has been saying for decades. There is no low, it's just a construct, etc. It's all a bunch of shit. So let's all just shoot ourselves, now. Posted by: Jeanne of the North at February 18, 2015 08:42 AM (NzbHD) Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at February 18, 2015 08:42 AM (659DL) 167
WH to increase its Social Media against ISIS. What a bunch of imbeciles!
Twitter against ISIS sounds very effective, no? Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:43 AM (sj3Ax) 168
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Vic, How long were you w/o power? Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:23 AM (sj3Ax) About 12 hours Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 08:43 AM (wlDny) 169
Thank you. That's what Critical Legal Studies has
been saying for decades. There is no low, it's just a construct, etc. It's all a bunch of shit. So let's all just shoot ourselves, now. Posted by: Jeanne of the North at February 18, 2015 08:42 AM (NzbHD) Yeah, but CLS says it with a motive; i.e., "Let's use this fact to promote our agenda." I say it simply in sad acknowledgement and surrender. Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at February 18, 2015 08:44 AM (yxw0r) 170
I hate reaching into the front load washer, and finding empty 9mm casings caught up in the door area.
I know that I went through all my pockets from the last trip to the range. Makes me understand a little bit better the ease in which innocent owners can get caught up in the Washington DC, casing possession/you're under arrest crap. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 18, 2015 08:46 AM (3kdx6) 171
and miscellaneous meshugas notwithstanding.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at February 18, 2015 06:59 AM (CMkNk Ah my daily smile ![]() Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:47 AM (/GgDU) 172
Blah blah blah.
Things and stuff. Everything is awful, whatever hands. Spring training starts today! *clappyhands* Posted by: alexthechick - Ragebunny now with Extra Jazz Hands and MAGIC at February 18, 2015 08:47 AM (mf5HN) 173
Vic,
How much snow did you get? Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:47 AM (sj3Ax) 174
Twitter against ISIS sounds very effective, no?
Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:43 AM (sj3Ax #Beniceprettyplease Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:47 AM (/GgDU) 175
Well, there you go again. Just keep me out of this mess you all have made of things.
I'm hanging with Sinatra and Hope and I'm happy up here. Posted by: Dusted Off Reagan at February 18, 2015 08:48 AM (7ObY1) 176
The Republican could stop tyhis shit any time by definding Obama'as programs but they are not serious about it. Even now the house passed bill to defund Obama's illegal amnesty is languishing in the Senate because McConehead refuses to invoke the 50 vote rule for funding bill despite the Democrat;s use of 50 votes for all kinds of shit.
We have no Party. the RNCe does not give a shit for the base. Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 08:48 AM (wlDny) 177
172 Blah blah blah.
Things and stuff. Everything is awful, whatever hands. Spring training starts today! *clappyhands* Posted by: alexthechick - Ragebunny now with Extra Jazz Hands and MAGIC at February 18, 2015 08:47 AM (mf5HN Only 2 weeks til the Brewers are out of it Only 3 for the Cubs. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:48 AM (/GgDU) 178
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Vic, How much snow did you get? Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:47 AM (sj3Ax) None, all we got was freezing rain. The worst of all the possibilities. Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 08:50 AM (wlDny) 179
Muj don't do Spring Training... Well not exactly.
Guns in < 150 comments... And your point is? C-; Posted by: Fewenuff at February 18, 2015 08:50 AM (zPNX5) 180
When I hired on as a Telco Installer/Repairman, new recruits road w/an experienced tech for a month before going to Install/Maint school. Which took 2-3 weeks, TOPS!
After I hired on w/my 2 year degree, Verizon raised the bar to a 4 year degree. None of the "Frat boys" wanted to climb poles, crawl under trailers to splice rat chewed wires, etc... Their buddies didn't get dirty! But they made 2/3rds of their Telco counterparts. These other clowns were (assistant) managing drug stores, working holidays etc. You know, retail, which sux. The sad thing is these kids either quit or flunked out of climbing school because they were afraid of heights! Posted by: hutch1200 at February 18, 2015 08:51 AM (Kdd08) 181
Only 2 weeks til the Brewers are out of it
Only 3 for the Cubs. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:48 AM (/GgDU) You mean hours for the Cubs right? A bunch of baseball people are saying the Indians look like they have a strong team this year so I figure a sink hole will open up on the team bus on the second, maybe third day of the season. Posted by: alexthechick - Ragebunny now with Extra Jazz Hands and MAGIC at February 18, 2015 08:51 AM (mf5HN) 182
Global warming?
Normal high here is 28 we are expecting a high of -1. We've been 20+ degrees below normal for approximately 2 weeks. Its called winter you damn libs. And quit naming our snowstorms. We are expecting 3" later this week and they have a name for it FFS. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:52 AM (/GgDU) Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:52 AM (sj3Ax) Posted by: @votermom at February 18, 2015 08:53 AM (cbfNE) 185
Yesterday was the first time my dog has seen snow. What a blast, that much fun should be illegal.
Posted by: wrg500 at February 18, 2015 08:54 AM (sWgE+) 186
New report
Dozens burned alive by ISIS. Libya much worse since Daffy killed. Fox is saying this as I type it. Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:54 AM (sj3Ax) 187
The DEMOCRAT party is all HYPE. For some stupid reason, people like hype.
Posted by: ethos at February 18, 2015 08:54 AM (t9c06) Posted by: Baraka Almighty at February 18, 2015 08:55 AM (FcR7P) Posted by: Bigby's Other Hand at February 18, 2015 08:56 AM (3ZtZW) 190
wrg500,
Move to Boston & your dog will hate it. Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:56 AM (sj3Ax) 191
You mean hours for the Cubs right?
A bunch of baseball people are saying the Indians look like they have a strong team this year so I figure a sink hole will open up on the team bus on the second, maybe third day of the season. Posted by: alexthechick - Ragebunny now with Extra Jazz Hands and MAGIC at February 18, 2015 08:51 AM (mf5HN) I hate to say this, but I see the Cubs going places. They have a roster of good young pitching. They finally have a manager who knows what he is doing. I wish your Indians well Empress. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:56 AM (/GgDU) 192
MLB WS odds from Vegas BAYBEE!
http://www.vegasinsider.com/mlb/odds/futures/ Wow I knew the Phillies sucked but 300 to 1? Cubbies 16/1 hahahahahahahahahahahahaha Posted by: Fewenuff at February 18, 2015 08:56 AM (zPNX5) 193
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Carol that's ok. Grew up outside of Buffalo in the snow belt. I know snow all too well. Posted by: wrg500 at February 18, 2015 08:57 AM (sWgE+) 194
The local Gannett fish wrap reported this morning that so far winter has been warmer than normal. Just wanted to let you folks back east know that.
Remember, don't shoot the messenger! Posted by: fairweatherbill bucking the wind at February 18, 2015 08:57 AM (v21Jf) 195
183 MisHum,
This administration is worse one in US history. I think JEF is a mudlim. Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 08:52 AM (sj3Ax) Agreed Carol, I have worse names but its too early to unleash that much visceral. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:57 AM (/GgDU) 196
I am Groot
Posted by: Groot at February 18, 2015 08:57 AM (evdj2) Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:58 AM (/GgDU) 198
Indian and strong team? Isn't that an oxymoron?
Posted by: wrg500 at February 18, 2015 08:58 AM (sWgE+) 199
I love me some Mike Rowe (no homo).
Posted by: Insomniac at February 18, 2015 08:58 AM (2Ojst) 200
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The local Gannett fish wrap reported this morning that so far winter has been warmer than normal. Just wanted to let you folks back east know that. Remember, don't shoot the messenger! Posted by: fairweatherbill bucking the wind at February 18, 2015 08:57 AM (v21Jf) They are probably quoting the NOAA numbers which have already been proven to be fraudulent. Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 08:59 AM (wlDny) Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 09:01 AM (wlDny) 202
He said if it went to the 5th(?) Circuit, they are the most conservative and would likely not hear it and the ruling would stand.
__________________ That was part of the genius of letting TX take the lead. AZ is in the 9th Circuit, the most liberal bunch of nutjobs on the planet. This ruling will slow down the implementation of the amnesty, which is a good thing, and about the best we can hope for, given the p*ssies in the senate (i.e. McConnell). Posted by: TrivialPursuer at February 18, 2015 09:01 AM (Fnyc2) 203
187" The DEMOCRAT party is all HYPE. For some stupid reason, people like hype."
People like a narrative. Fuck qualifications, experience, character and all that other superfluous shit, just tell a story. The democrats had the best narrative for the past two elections - the first black president. All the ills of racism were going to go away, this paid the debt of slavery and on top of that, he was articulate and clean. You can't fight a narrative like that, but it only works once (or twice if you have an asshole running against him). This is why Rowe would so good. You couldn't plan a run-up to a presidency any better than having someone tour the country doing every dirty job there is. You couldn't find anyone who has such a natural, easy to equate to manner. To hell with politicians. It's time to face reality and play the election game the way it's meant to be played. Posted by: jwest at February 18, 2015 09:01 AM (9ZZd+) 204
MisHum,
I'm sure we're on same page with thoughts on it but I don't post them. Ace is pretty good. I've got to get towels out of dryer before they freeze up. Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 09:02 AM (sj3Ax) 205
Groot? Not anymore, Grootette or non gender specific effete Groote'
So Rosey O for the voice of Groote' in GOU 2? Posted by: Fewenuff at February 18, 2015 09:02 AM (zPNX5) 206
Minnesota Twins @ 100 to 1. I didn't think they were that good. Probably a sympathy vote after Torri Hunter called a reporter a prick.
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Biden gropes the new Sec of Defense's wife. This would have been a firing offense at the place I used to work at. But at least he hasn't tried to grope Angela Merkel yet. Posted by: Anachronda at February 18, 2015 09:02 AM (o78gS) 208
I hate to say this, but I see the Cubs going places. They have a roster of good young pitching. They finally have a manager who knows what he is doing.
I wish your Indians well Empress. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:56 AM (/GgDU) I'm trying to remember what year it was that the Cubs collapsed in the eighth inning of a playoff game and I was all pissed off because, c'mon, everyone knows that the Cubs are supposed to collapse with 2 out, other team down to their last strike in the bottom of the ninth inning. Those are the rules! The Indians, of course, wait until extra innings in game 7 of the World Series. Ahahahaha *wanders off to play in traffic* Posted by: alexthechick - Ragebunny now with Extra Jazz Hands and MAGIC at February 18, 2015 09:02 AM (mf5HN) 209
>>>Grew up outside of Buffalo in the snow belt. I know snow all too well. Buffalonians have 350 different words for snow. All of them in 4 letters Posted by: Bigby's Other Hand at February 18, 2015 09:02 AM (3ZtZW) 210
Mike Rowe is some sort of demarcation line in American politics: some people think his ability to articulate what seems obvious (but apparently isn't) is critical for leaders to hear and others seem desperate to shush him up or ignore him because what he says discomforts them.
The more discomforted the leftist press and academia, the better. Thank you Mike Rowe. Posted by: MTF at February 18, 2015 09:04 AM (FCsIb) 211
209 yep, !@#& snow.
Posted by: wrg500 at February 18, 2015 09:04 AM (sWgE+) 212
We are being forced to do one of those annual rate your management "anonymous" surveys. I hate and despise these things. Our managers have managers. It's their job to rate their subordinates. I just answer every question with 'Strongly Agree' and let it go.
In the immortal words of Admiral Ackbar, IT'S A TRAP! Posted by: toby928(C) at February 18, 2015 09:04 AM (evdj2) 213
Wrg500,
I've never seen so much snow in such a short time. As of last storm 7.5 feet since January 23. Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 09:06 AM (sj3Ax) Posted by: Washington Nearsider, Keeper of the Guards, returned from 1080 exile at February 18, 2015 09:08 AM (fwARV) 215
Free beacon has some pretty funny "General Marie Harf" photoshops
Posted by: @votermom at February 18, 2015 09:08 AM (cbfNE) 216
QVC had confused qualifications with competency.
Perhaps America has done something similar? My sister and I were talking this weekend. To say she struggled thru our non-academic high school would be an understatement. So she was absolutely shaken when it dawned on her that: "Oh, my God. I would actually be a better President than Barack Obama..." Yes, she would. She knows right from wrong. And that's huge. Posted by: t-bird at February 18, 2015 09:08 AM (FcR7P) 217
214 Well.
That Ukrainian cease-fire held up for about four days. Posted by: Washington Nearsider, Keeper of the Guards, returned from 1080 exile at February 18, 2015 09:08 AM (fwAR Nothing to see here, move along peons. Posted by: Obama Administration Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 09:09 AM (/GgDU) 218
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My hometown about 35 miles southeast of Buffalo Average 250 inches a year. The sidewalks in the downtown area were heated to deal with it. We would get snow from October to May. Usually 6 inches or more everyday till lake Erie would freeze. 50 or 60 inches in a month was the norm. Posted by: wrg500 at February 18, 2015 09:11 AM (sWgE+) Posted by: anon a mouse at February 18, 2015 09:11 AM (/jpU8) 220
MLB WS odds from Vegas BAYBEE! Hmmm. They seem to be expecting the Red Sox to play baseball this year. Posted by: Bandersnatch, let all the children boogie at February 18, 2015 09:11 AM (JtwS4) 221
Morning, Glories! Good to have the Vic News Network back up today.
I slept through to past 7am this morning. First time in long ages. And I really needed it, so I'm glad, even if it means playing catch-up on the morning thread when I finally get to it. I had the thought of giving up commenting for Lent. I had contemplated giving up some "bad habit," but if you're supposed to give up something you really like, then commenting might be the thing. Not reading comments, just leaving them. Whattaya think? (Yes, I should have started already if that's what I'm doing.) And it's up to 18°F in NE Okla. Heat wave! (Checks to make sure there's no nood before posting.) Posted by: mindful webworker - so what? at February 18, 2015 09:12 AM (6oPFc) 222
The Cleveland Browns are getting a new logo and possibly a new quarterback.
The Washington Post says: "Sad team attempts to get less sad." BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA Posted by: Washington Nearsider, Keeper of the Guards, returned from 1080 exile at February 18, 2015 09:12 AM (fwARV) 223
I went to college to get that piece of paper to put on my resume. I learned very little if anything at all that I would not have learned in the working world (marketing degree) .
I only have one regret in life and that is not becoming a Fireman like the rest of my family. I could have retired 10 years ago. Posted by: Bob Belcher at February 18, 2015 09:12 AM (iRZl4) 224
The local Gannett fish wrap reported this morning that so far winter has
been warmer than normal" Well of course. You see, a 10 degrees above normal temp is OMGGLOBULLWARMENINGYOUREALLGOINGTODIE!!!!!!11!!!!!, whilst 30 degree below "normal" temps are "weather". It's science, so you wouldn't understand it. Posted by: anon a mouse at February 18, 2015 09:13 AM (/jpU8) 225
Science turned me into a newt.
Posted by: Insomniac at February 18, 2015 09:14 AM (2Ojst) 226
Usually 6 inches or more everyday till lake Erie would freeze.
The lake effect. We would hear about it and not really comprehend it. It must be insane to actually live inside that zone. Posted by: t-bird at February 18, 2015 09:14 AM (FcR7P) 227
The Cleveland Browns are getting a new logo and possibly a new quarterback.
The Washington Post says: "Sad team attempts to get less sad." BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA That is so umm hmmmm I need another word for accurate. I maintain my position that being offensive coordinator for the Browns is the best job in the NFL. Why? Because if you fail miserably, hey, it's the *Browns*. If you have any remote success, you = genius. Posted by: alexthechick - Ragebunny now with Extra Jazz Hands and MAGIC at February 18, 2015 09:15 AM (mf5HN) 228
We are being forced to do one of those annual rate
your management "anonymous" surveys. I hate and despise these things. Our managers have managers. It's their job to rate their subordinates. I just answer every question with 'Strongly Agree' and let it go. In the immortal words of Admiral Ackbar, IT'S A TRAP! Posted by: toby928(C) at February 18, 2015 09:04 AM (evdj2) I love the "This is so totally anonymous, and there's no freakin' way anyone is going to know it was you what said your boss is a jerk" disclaimer. Yeah sure. Posted by: BurtTC at February 18, 2015 09:15 AM (TOk1P) 229
Obviously Putin just needs a job.
Posted by: @votermom at February 18, 2015 09:15 AM (cbfNE) 230
That Ukrainian cease-fire held up for about four days. Did it last at all? The Posted by: Bandersnatch, let all the children boogie at February 18, 2015 09:15 AM (JtwS4) 231
I think that it is funny that people think Mike Rowe is conservative just because he doesn't spout a bunch of bullshit
Posted by: blaster at February 18, 2015 09:16 AM (Rx8ML) 232
I just answer every question with 'Strongly Agree' and let it go.
Is "Your boss is a complete douchenozzle" on the questionnaire? Posted by: Insomniac at February 18, 2015 09:16 AM (2Ojst) 233
Barack Obama is a SCOAMT.
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - TrueCon at February 18, 2015 09:16 AM (kff5f) 234
I love the "This is so totally anonymous, and there's no freakin' way anyone is going to know it was you what said your boss is a jerk" disclaimer. "
Yeah. The first clue is when you don't fill it out and get the call from the HR sorority ditz, as in "why didn't you submit the oh so totally anonymous survey?" Posted by: anon a mouse at February 18, 2015 09:17 AM (/jpU8) 235
if it's a government job with a degree requirement but not a specific degree, it's a BS requirement anyway.
Posted by: X at February 18, 2015 09:17 AM (UqJ2q) 236
Art thread.
Posted by: HH at February 18, 2015 09:17 AM (Ce4DF) 237
now we haz nood
Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 09:18 AM (wlDny) 238
Speaking of sad teams I am just waiting for the Rams to put a nice fat bow in the disaster of an experiment they had here in St. Louis, when they draft Jamie "F*ck her in the p*ssy" Winston.
Then they can head out to LA where he'll fit right in. We're prospectively trying to figure out if we're supposed to root for the Chargers, the Raiders, the Jags, or an expansion team. Yay, go Local Sports Franchise, go! Posted by: BurtTC at February 18, 2015 09:20 AM (TOk1P) 239
I think that it is funny that people think Mike Rowe is conservative just because he doesn't spout a bunch of bullshit
It's telling, isn't it? He's very careful not to associate with conservatism, though. If he publicly chose a side, he'd be over. Very smart. Posted by: t-bird at February 18, 2015 09:20 AM (FcR7P) 240
So I'm sure Mike Rowe is an Honorary Moron. Any chance we can make him an *actual* Moron?
Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) - TrueCon at February 18, 2015 09:21 AM (kff5f) 241
The MFM things all religious people are "conservatives".
Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 09:22 AM (wlDny) 242
Soon, I can obsess over the Indians rotation, right field, second base and shortstop. I've decided not to worry about center field and third base until later in March.
Posted by: MTF at February 18, 2015 09:22 AM (FCsIb) Posted by: Carol at February 18, 2015 09:23 AM (sj3Ax) 244
Vic when did your insurance rates ever remain the same ?? Healthcare costs have always gone up
Posted by: Tighter at February 18, 2015 09:23 AM (ZHnL2) 245
I cant believe how totally irresponsible this is. Maybe we should forget about drivers licenses too and just let people drive around if they feel that they have the "competency".
Certifications exist for a reason and only anti-intellectual anarchists regard it as a good sign that we take candidates without college degrees seriously! Posted by: Mama Revolution at February 18, 2015 09:25 AM (s0L/W) 246
16 Obama has decided that the US isn't dying fast enough with importing illegals from Mexico. He is planning on bringing in a shit ton of them now from Syria.
http://bit.ly/19vGHYl Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 06:21 AM (wlDny) Somewhere terrorist are laughing uncontrollably. and hello all. Posted by: Badda Bing at February 18, 2015 09:26 AM (JgQLj) 247
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I hate to say this, but I see the Cubs going places. They have a roster of good young pitching. They finally have a manager who knows what he is doing. Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at February 18, 2015 08:56 AM (/GgDU) So we are close to the End Times. Posted by: rickl at February 18, 2015 09:26 AM (zoehZ) 248
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Vic when did your insurance rates ever remain the same ?? Healthcare costs have always gone up Posted by: Tighter at February 18, 2015 09:23 AM (ZHnL2) They went up gradually ever since I retired but after Obamacare they doubled and then tripled. Posted by: Vic at February 18, 2015 09:27 AM (wlDny) Processing 0.04, elapsed 0.0518 seconds. |
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