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Isaac Levitan, "Twilight" (1900)

Posted by: rdbrewer at 10:42 AM

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1 No vampires?

Posted by: Chupacabras at May 08, 2015 10:43 AM (RQDhf)

2 Apparently they are raising rocks or stumps rather than livestock.

Posted by: PaleRider at May 08, 2015 10:44 AM (7w/kf)

3 Blancmanges...creeping up...

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 08, 2015 10:44 AM (60Vyp)

4 Last night...

I swear that rock was a few feet farther from the cabin, Molly.

Posted by: JohnnyBoy at May 08, 2015 10:44 AM (l2Gqi)

5 nice

Posted by: phoenixgirl at May 08, 2015 10:45 AM (0O7c5)

6 Color changes between the small image and the larger one.

Something like the 'skin tone' issue in portrait photography that drives me nuts. Then there was the 'what color is this dress' daylong debate.

Getting colors correct is whole fricking industry; printers, scanners, cameras, processing, and software.

Posted by: Landon Maedoc at May 08, 2015 10:46 AM (Hgz78)

7 Strange. If you click on it, the image isn't green at all.

Posted by: HH at May 08, 2015 10:47 AM (Ce4DF)

8 Anyone heard if soona is ok? Been driving for two days and in a technological blackout.

Posted by: NCKate at May 08, 2015 10:48 AM (yjuy/)

9 Alright, that painting looks like a Chuck Johnson photo. Shitty subject, boring and stupid. Lets put a calender together of shitty, boring photos and sell it to his brownnosing rubes.

Posted by: maddogg at May 08, 2015 10:48 AM (xWW96)

10 lol I love this movie

Posted by: LIV at May 08, 2015 10:48 AM (VAsIq)

11 Lotta scan lines in the bigger image which I assume is the texture of the canvas.

Posted by: Landon Maedoc at May 08, 2015 10:48 AM (Hgz78)

12 ISIS Threatens To Declare War On Hamas After They Destroy One Of Their Mosques In Gaza, Arrest 40 Members

Weasel Zippers

Finally some good News

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 10:48 AM (rDqRv)

13
6 Color changes between the small image and the larger one.

Something like the 'skin tone' issue in portrait photography that drives me nuts. Then there was the 'what color is this dress' daylong debate.

Getting colors correct is whole fricking industry; printers, scanners, cameras, processing, and software.

To be fair, I don't think the artists used Pantone colors, or a CMYB. And lighting depending ofn the camera affects a lot.

Posted by: nnptcgrad at May 08, 2015 10:49 AM (81UWZ)

14 "Bug Out Cabin"

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at May 08, 2015 10:49 AM (QyBQv)

15 Anyone heard if soona is ok? Been driving for two days and in a technological blackout.

Posted by: NCKate at May 08, 2015 10:48 AM (yjuy/)

Soona is around. Seemed to fare OK in OK.

Posted by: Golfman at May 08, 2015 10:49 AM (fQAkR)

16 That building does not look structurally sound.

Posted by: mynewhandle at May 08, 2015 10:49 AM (AkOaV)

17 Right now Susan Rice is giving a speech at the WWII flyover ceremony, no doubt lecturing the veterans about the honor and distinction of Bowe Bergdahl.

Posted by: Citizen Cake at May 08, 2015 10:50 AM (PtTYB)

18 Thanks, Golfman!!

Posted by: NCKate at May 08, 2015 10:50 AM (yjuy/)

19 I don't see any dreamy vampires?!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2015 10:51 AM (2TN4k)

20 Getting colors correct is whole fricking industry; printers, scanners, cameras, processing, and software.
Posted by: Landon
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What color would you like?

Posted by: Photoshop at May 08, 2015 10:51 AM (QyBQv)

21 >>Finally some good News

'Bout time!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2015 10:51 AM (2TN4k)

22 Right now Susan Rice is giving a speech at the WWII flyover ceremony, no doubt lecturing the veterans about the honor and distinction of Bowe Bergdahl.
Posted by: Citizen Cake at May 08, 2015 10:50 AM (PtTYB)

How inappropriate

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 10:52 AM (rDqRv)

23 I don't see any dreamy vampires?!

Posted by: Lizzy

If you squint you'll see the shape-shifting Joooos.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 08, 2015 10:52 AM (VAsIq)

24 This is good:

http://tinyurl.com/n2ev5x3

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at May 08, 2015 10:53 AM (BZAd3)

25 I don't know nothing 'bout painting, but seems like the smaller image should have the same color pallet as the larger. I like the colors in the smaller; the browns of the are not as appealing, and I can't get past the out of focus look to the larger.

I'm not an expert on scanners either, nor image compression algorithms but I'll go out on a limb and say the scanned image is a poor reproduction of the original.

Posted by: Landon Maedoc at May 08, 2015 10:53 AM (Hgz78)

26 The small one is more purty.

Posted by: Moderate Salami at May 08, 2015 10:53 AM (/Ho8c)

27 That is one dorky tree.

Posted by: Super Creepy Eric Hoteham at May 08, 2015 10:53 AM (oDCMR)

28
>>I don't see any dreamy vampires?!

I think this art is team jacob.

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 10:53 AM (lIU4e)

29 Brian Dennehey gave the performance of a lifetime as the hay barn.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 08, 2015 10:53 AM (JtwS4)

30 Isaac Levitan's "Twilight" is okay, but I prefer his "New Moon".

Posted by: Hipster Art Critic at May 08, 2015 10:54 AM (VAsIq)

31 Sniper in the woods is the subtitle

Posted by: Thunder B, Shapeshifter at May 08, 2015 10:54 AM (HMnUY)

32 Those are headstones from the great cow explosion of 1889.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 08, 2015 10:54 AM (0x/TW)

33 I see those yellow belly Yankees. Send the 33rd Virginia Infantry after them

Posted by: wrg500 at May 08, 2015 10:54 AM (S+el1)

34 Good thing they have a fence to keep the hobos out.

Posted by: Super Creepy Eric Hoteham at May 08, 2015 10:54 AM (oDCMR)

35 Those are headstones from the great cow explosion of 1889.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale

Ahh, I remember that one well.

-Vic

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 08, 2015 10:54 AM (VAsIq)

36 heh

Posted by: Moderate Salami at May 08, 2015 10:54 AM (/Ho8c)

37 Great DOD is raising the Threat Level...not sure to what level yet, but that'll probably make it harder to get on base

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 10:55 AM (rDqRv)

38 Those are really big cow plops.

Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (ZKzrr)

39 Bodies in the root cellar wasn't commercial enough

Posted by: Thunder B, Shapeshifter at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (HMnUY)

40 Good thing they have a fence to keep the hobos out.

Posted by: Super Creepy Eric Hoteham

Aren't those mounds hobo shelters? The fence is to keep your livestock IN.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (VAsIq)

41 Low hanging fruit there, NGU...

Posted by: Moderate Salami at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (/Ho8c)

42 If you click on it, the grass all dies.

Weird. Yet cool.

Posted by: Citizen X at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (7ObY1)

43 Oh, good. I was wondering if we were still having the Perfidious Slaveholder Rebellion thread.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (JtwS4)

44 Great DOD is raising the Threat Level...not sure to what level yet, but that'll probably make it harder to get on basePosted by: Nevergiveup******************************Raised to Fuschia?

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (0x/TW)

45 Madaline Albright is at the ceremonies? Why?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (rDqRv)

46 Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 10:55 AM (rDqRv)

With ISIS going silent yesterday doesn't surprise me.

Posted by: wrg500 at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (S+el1)

47 Oh, good. I was wondering if we were still having the Perfidious Slaveholder Rebellion thread.

Posted by: Bandersnatch

lol

Posted by: Moderate Salami at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (/Ho8c)

48 Great DOD is raising the Threat Level...not sure to what level yet, but that'll probably make it harder to get on base

Posted by: Nevergiveup

We recommended teal or chartreuse, but were told our ideas were "unserious".
*pout*

Posted by: Harf at May 08, 2015 10:57 AM (VAsIq)

49 Color changes between the small image and the larger one.

Gah, you're right. The big image looks like Death warmed over.

Posted by: t-bird at May 08, 2015 10:57 AM (FcR7P)

50 I'd say a trip to Home Depot is in order.

Posted by: huerfano at May 08, 2015 10:57 AM (bynk/)

51 >>>Great DOD is raising the Threat Level...not sure to what level yet, but that'll probably make it harder to get on base.

You won't have any problem getting on base with me, sugar.

Posted by: Roseanne Barr at May 08, 2015 10:57 AM (PtTYB)

52 Weren't all of 'em slaveholders. Just sayin'.

Posted by: Moderate Salami at May 08, 2015 10:57 AM (/Ho8c)

53 Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 10:53 AM (lIU4e)

got willowed, but speaking of the 90s...

http://tinyurl.com/k9k2vpn

Posted by: mynewhandle at May 08, 2015 10:57 AM (AkOaV)

54 "I saw something nasty in the woodshed!" - Cold Comfort Farm

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2015 10:57 AM (2TN4k)

55 CLICK THIS PICTURE AND THE GRASS DIES

Posted by: Art Terrorist at May 08, 2015 10:57 AM (7ObY1)

56 The Ceremonies to Honor the 70 years since3 WW2 and the Parks Department is running it? Can this admin sink any lower

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 10:57 AM (rDqRv)

57 I found Rod Serling!

Posted by: mindful webworker - picture if you will at May 08, 2015 10:58 AM (Aivl/)

58 Great DOD is raising the Threat Level

That's great. Instead of warning us to be careful, how about raising the What-We're-Going-To-Do-About-It Level?

Posted by: t-bird at May 08, 2015 10:58 AM (FcR7P)

59 Weren't all of 'em slaveholders. Just sayin'.

Posted by: Moderate Salami

Very true, boss.

Posted by: Slaveowned at May 08, 2015 10:59 AM (VAsIq)

60
>>This is good:

They need to do one using the 'not a great plan' clip.

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 10:59 AM (lIU4e)

61 45 Madaline Albright is at the ceremonies? Why?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 10:56 AM (rDqRv)

Because without the deal she negotiated, North Korea would have nuclear weapons right now.

Oh, wait a minute..

Posted by: jwest at May 08, 2015 10:59 AM (9ZZd+)

62 Correct title of painting- Twilight on Absinthe

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 08, 2015 10:59 AM (0x/TW)

63 http://www.abcgallery.com/L/levitan/levitan.html

Handsome young man, 104 images in the gallery

Posted by: Landon Maedoc at May 08, 2015 10:59 AM (Hgz78)

64 Can this admin sink any lower

Posted by: Nevergiveup

Well, they already closed the WW2 memorial to keep the veterans out during The Shutdown Theater, which seems even crappier to me.

Posted by: Moderate Salami at May 08, 2015 10:59 AM (/Ho8c)

65 Poor George Galloway. Whipped up a mob of scorpions and then was surprised when they stung him. Dumbass.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 08, 2015 10:59 AM (KFdZd)

66 I like turtles.

Posted by: SomeOldMeme at May 08, 2015 10:59 AM (DL2i+)

67 Can this admin sink any lower

That is one challenge they don't shrink from.

Posted by: t-bird at May 08, 2015 10:59 AM (FcR7P)

68 Isaac Levitan's "Twilight" is okay, but I prefer his "New Moon".

Posted by: Hipster Art Critic at May 08, 2015 10:54 AM

That's no moon....

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at May 08, 2015 11:00 AM (h4vJk)

69 >>>The Ceremonies to Honor the 70 years since3 WW2 and the Parks Department is running it? Can this admin sink any lower

Oh yes - James Taylor will be on shortly.

Posted by: Citizen Cake at May 08, 2015 11:00 AM (PtTYB)

70 All the bases in and around Colorado Springs are off limits to anyone without valid military ID today. Including the Academy. That's a big deal.

Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at May 08, 2015 11:00 AM (vgIRn)

71 Whew! So glad the GOP saved those ObamaCare subsidies for those needy folks!

Posted by: eman at May 08, 2015 11:01 AM (MQEz6)

72 Isaac Levitan, "Twilight" (1900)

Alternate title: Manassas

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 08, 2015 11:01 AM (2GfD3)

73 Checked Hot Air and Morrissey hasn't let us all know yet about how the media (for the umpteenth time) is "misinterpreting" Pope Francis' new found love for abortion. Maybe even Papist Morrissey can't spin Francis' "evolution" on the subject in a positive way. Not sure why he just doesn't admit that he'll agree with anything the Pope says irregardless of his personal opinion on the matter.

Posted by: Jordan at May 08, 2015 11:01 AM (jsYc/)

74 By adding a little S+M, I could make tens of millions off of this painting.

Posted by: E.L. James at May 08, 2015 11:01 AM (9Z8lH)

75 I found the sparkly vampire.

Posted by: rickl at May 08, 2015 11:01 AM (zoehZ)

76 Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at May 08, 2015 11:00 AM (vgIRn)

why would they do that?

I've cut through army bases before (shortcut) without showing an ID...

Posted by: mynewhandle at May 08, 2015 11:02 AM (AkOaV)

77 Can this admin sink any lower
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That is one challenge they don't shrink from.

Posted by: t-bird

Challenge accepted!

Posted by: Barney Stinson Obama at May 08, 2015 11:02 AM (VAsIq)

78
Alternate title: Manassas

*looks*

All out of gloves.

*scrambles back to last thread to pick them up*

Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 08, 2015 11:02 AM (JtwS4)

79 Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 08, 2015 11:02 AM (JtwS4)

Here borrow mind

Posted by: wrg500 at May 08, 2015 11:03 AM (S+el1)

80 I found AllenG!

Posted by: Waldo at May 08, 2015 11:03 AM (KFdZd)

81 Including the Academy?

They must have gotten a threat against military

Outside in? Unlikely. Need to look for Nidal Hassan wannabes.

Posted by: Thunder B, Shapeshifter at May 08, 2015 11:03 AM (HMnUY)

82 So Twilight of the Gods?

Cue up the Wagner... Hillar.rrr... Brunhilde is going to sing.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:03 AM (k+itx)

83 73
Checked Hot Air and Morrissey hasn't let us all know yet about how the
media (for the umpteenth time) is "misinterpreting" Pope Francis' new
found love for abortion. Maybe even Papist Morrissey can't spin Francis'
"evolution" on the subject in a positive way. Not sure why he just
doesn't admit that he'll agree with anything the Pope says irregardless
of his personal opinion on the matter.

What did the pope do now?

Posted by: hello it's Me Donna... again at May 08, 2015 11:04 AM (Bn6aD)

84 Looks like a nice place. Probably tired from stacking hay all day.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 08, 2015 11:04 AM (LA7Cm)

85 "The Ceremonies to Honor the 70 years since3 WW2 and the Parks Department is running it? Can this admin sink any lower"

Always.

Speaking of WW2 vets, my husband's grandpa just got to go to the program in DC they have to honor the vets and let them tour the memorials and all of that. I'm sure Obama's looking for a way to stop that little program any way he can.

Posted by: Lauren at May 08, 2015 11:04 AM (MYCIw)

86 why would they do that?

I've cut through army bases before (shortcut) without showing an ID...
Posted by: mynewhandle at May 08, 2015 11:02 AM (AkOaV)

Normally, it's fine. All but Schriever AFB and NORAD up on the mountain will usually let anyone in.

Today's shutdown is uncomfortably unusual.

Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at May 08, 2015 11:04 AM (vgIRn)

87
OK, this is new to me. NYT:

"In their first season as the Boston Patriots of the American Football League in 1960, one of their earliest games ended when a fan wearing a trench coat ran into the end zone to bat down an opponent's last-play, game-tying touchdown pass attempt. The fan then retreated, vanishing into an unruly crowd as the Patriots celebrated their victory.For many seasons afterward, the Patriots' owner, Billy Sullivan, who was commonly seen in a London Fog-style trench coat, was suspected of being the Patriots' 12th man on the play. Sullivan never denied it."

Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 08, 2015 11:05 AM (JtwS4)

88 Alternate title: Manassas

Sir! You are a scallywag! A Scallywag!

Posted by: wrg500 at May 08, 2015 11:05 AM (S+el1)

89 >>Can this admin sink any lower

Of course it can. It's their specialty. President Troll.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2015 11:05 AM (2TN4k)

90 Hmmmm. Or boulders.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 08, 2015 11:05 AM (LA7Cm)

91 That national divorce thing is still on the table, right?

http://tinyurl.com/ljbv8rp

Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at May 08, 2015 11:05 AM (BZAd3)

92
*thanks wrg for the glove*

*throws it at feet*

Bull Run!

Posted by: Bandersnatch at May 08, 2015 11:06 AM (JtwS4)

93
>>got willowed, but speaking of the 90s...

I popped back over and caught it. Cute!

I was listening to my 90s alternative pandora station the other day

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 11:06 AM (lIU4e)

94 Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.

"It kills people so jobs will open up!"

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 08, 2015 11:07 AM (2GfD3)

95 positive spin on HIV.

They might want to rethink that phrasing.

Posted by: Citizen X at May 08, 2015 11:07 AM (7ObY1)

96 Bull Run!

Posted by: Bandersnatch

Why are you bringing my brother into this?

Posted by: Elizabeth "High Cheeks Ruffled Feathers" Warren at May 08, 2015 11:07 AM (VAsIq)

97
94 Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.

"It kills people so jobs will open up!"
Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 08, 2015 11:07 AM (2GfD3)

Condom sales way up?

Posted by: eman at May 08, 2015 11:07 AM (MQEz6)

98 Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.

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"It kills people so jobs will open up!"

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger

Those people, over a lifetime, use less water.

Posted by: California Spinmeister at May 08, 2015 11:08 AM (VAsIq)

99 http://nypost.com/2015/05/07/meet-world-war-iis-only-canine-pow/

You must read this.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 11:08 AM (rDqRv)

100 "positive spin on HIV. "

Coming next: Why the clap is actually super awesome!

Posted by: Lauren at May 08, 2015 11:08 AM (MYCIw)

101 Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.

"It kills people so jobs will open up!"
Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 08, 2015 11:07 AM (2GfD3)

Condom sales way up?

Posted by: eman

You positive?

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 08, 2015 11:08 AM (VAsIq)

102 Here is the B-17G that is painted up to look like Memphis Belle

https://youtu.be/PgpWuxYLhLU

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:09 AM (k+itx)

103
Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.

A great weight loss program for our obese society!!!!

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 08, 2015 11:09 AM (ODxAs)

104
94 Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.

"It kills people so jobs will open up!"
Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 08, 2015 11:07 AM (2GfD3)

"Hi, kids! My name is Hivvie and I'm your new friend!"

Posted by: eman at May 08, 2015 11:09 AM (MQEz6)

105 What did the pope do now?

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Yeah - not sure what the issue is.

Posted by: SH at May 08, 2015 11:09 AM (gmeXX)

106 83.

According to the NYP he's sending out his "missionaries of mercy" to absolve women who've had abortions as well as those who have performed abortions. Which is curious because I could have sworn that it is a "mortal sin' that makes you ineligible for the Eucharist (or some other thing at RC Mass ) which is why there is some controversy over pro-choice Democrats receiving communion every week.

Posted by: Jordan at May 08, 2015 11:09 AM (jsYc/)

107 That national divorce thing is still on the table, right?

http://tinyurl.com/ljbv8rp

Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at May 08, 2015 11:05 AM (BZAd3)

*sigh* The gay rights movement was never about treating gay people with dignity. It was always about promoting hedonism and attacking any sort of monogamy, fidelity, and self-restraint.

We're now supposed to pretend that AIDS is no worse than the common cold, and that "anyone can get it" as if it wasn't predominantly spread within one particular community who refuse to take the necessary precautions.

Posted by: Colorado Alex at May 08, 2015 11:10 AM (+eQ0e)

108 I see Mohammed!

Posted by: dogfish at May 08, 2015 11:10 AM (jWtyG)

109 "Bull Run!"

Isn't that in Spain?

Posted by: HH at May 08, 2015 11:10 AM (Ce4DF)

110 A great weight loss program for our obese society!!!!

"The Slims" by Jim & Craig

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 08, 2015 11:10 AM (2GfD3)

111 A little open thread mood music:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkc4eBCy3Sk

Posted by: 政治的な帽子 at May 08, 2015 11:10 AM (7YlUk)

112 Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at May 08, 2015 11:04 AM (vgIRn

huh. weird.

Posted by: mynewhandle at May 08, 2015 11:10 AM (AkOaV)

113 Pope Francis' new found love for abortion

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What is this new found love you speak of?

Posted by: SH at May 08, 2015 11:11 AM (gmeXX)

114 Without reading it, I'd imagine that the abortion absolution deals with women and providers who've repented.

Posted by: Lauren at May 08, 2015 11:12 AM (MYCIw)

115
@113
Ssshhh, the outrage outlet is in full swing!

Posted by: lurkingestlurker at May 08, 2015 11:12 AM (k8xvx)

116 97
94 Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.
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Don't be gay and live. Totes positive and true.

Posted by: Super Creepy Eric Hoteham at May 08, 2015 11:12 AM (oDCMR)

117 According to the NYP he's sending out his "missionaries of mercy" to absolve women who've had abortions as well as those who have performed abortions. Which is curious because I could have sworn that it is a "mortal sin' that makes you ineligible for the Eucharist (or some other thing at RC Mass ) which is why there is some controversy over pro-choice Democrats receiving communion every week.

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Its called the sacrament of penance. Not sure what the issue is.

Posted by: SH at May 08, 2015 11:12 AM (gmeXX)

118 Coming next: Why the clap is actually super awesome!

Unless you went to a high school that doesn't teach fisting, and then it's proof that conservatives are wrong about everything!

Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at May 08, 2015 11:13 AM (ZKzrr)

119 Nypost has a story on the pope. He has sent out "an army of priests" to forgive women who have had abortions and doctors and nurses who have performed abortions. Previously some bishops could provide forgiveness under limited circumstances. It appears the pope has made forgiveness for abortion much easier to receive. It's part of his Year of Mercy outreach.

Posted by: Thunder B, Shapeshifter at May 08, 2015 11:13 AM (HMnUY)

120 Surprise surprise.. The DOJ is going to investigate te Baltimore Police Dept. for civil rights abuses.... They'll find them alright Holderette Lynch will see to that...

Posted by: hello it's Me Donna... again at May 08, 2015 11:13 AM (Bn6aD)

121
@114

Without reading it, I'd sayI hope that's what it is. Otherwise, this new initative is on some very, very very very, ridiculously, risiblyshaky theological ground

Posted by: lurkingestlurker at May 08, 2015 11:13 AM (k8xvx)

122 Nevergiveup, um that story is slightly incorrect. From the book Prisoners of the Japanese there is mention of another canine being kept by the British POWs in Singapore. Unfortunately this dog did not survive captivity.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:13 AM (k+itx)

123 HIV is a fun virus. What other virus kills you the way it does?

You can actually have mushrooms growing in your mouth.

Posted by: eman at May 08, 2015 11:13 AM (MQEz6)

124 I see Mohammed!

Posted by: dogfish

Laughing my head off!

Posted by: Pamela Geller at May 08, 2015 11:13 AM (VAsIq)

125 Alternative title: AtC's raptors peacefully resting before eviscerating whoever has most recently pissed her off.

Posted by: Penfold at May 08, 2015 11:14 AM (Fbt5B)

126 It appears the pope has made forgiveness for abortion much easier to receive. It's part of his Year of Mercy outreach.

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No - they must go through the sacrament of penance.

Posted by: SH at May 08, 2015 11:14 AM (gmeXX)

127 The only Clap I'm into is by Mr. Steve Howe:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNUedapF-bo

Posted by: Citizen X at May 08, 2015 11:14 AM (7ObY1)

128 "Unless you went to a high school that doesn't teach fisting, and then it's proof that conservatives are wrong about everything!"

I see you saw the Yahoo headline from a few days ago as well.

Posted by: Lauren at May 08, 2015 11:15 AM (MYCIw)

129 Correct title of painting- Where The Heck Are My Glasses?

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at May 08, 2015 11:15 AM (0x/TW)

130 117.

I guess I'm just a little surprised at the supposed scope.

Posted by: Jordan at May 08, 2015 11:15 AM (jsYc/)

131
>>We're now supposed to pretend that AIDS is no worse than the common cold, and that "anyone can get it" as if it wasn't predominantly spread within one particular community who refuse to take the necessary precautions.

I don't mind them updating that other populations can get it if they weren't teaching that before, although I'm sure they'll do more than that because California. And yes, retrovirals are doing great things, but it's still a pretty damn deadly disease. A families members husband came down with this last year (by cheating on her with men) and I did some research and it looks like IF you survive the first year, your odds get better.But it's still not a great thing and I don't see how it's useful to get into that much detail withteenagers. 'Use a condom or you can get diseases varying from annoying to deadly' ought to be enough, right?

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 11:15 AM (lIU4e)

132 If you're happy and you know it
Get the clap!
If you're happy and you know it
Get the clap!

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 08, 2015 11:15 AM (VAsIq)

133 Ah Daicon IV. C-ko's backup of awesome destruction...

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:15 AM (k+itx)

134 Milk, milk, lemonade
'Round the corner chocolate's made

Posted by: Amy Schumer at May 08, 2015 11:15 AM (7ObY1)

135 OT:
Fake Rape Courts.

Fake Rape Court is now in Session, the Honorable Johnson T. Boner presiding - All Rise.

This leftover joke may be recycled next Tuesday.

Posted by: CougarInAViagraCommercial at May 08, 2015 11:16 AM (DL2i+)

136 Alternative title: AtC's raptors peacefully resting before eviscerating whoever has most recently pissed her off.

Now serving number 23. Will number 23 please step up for your evisceration!

Posted by: wrg500 at May 08, 2015 11:16 AM (S+el1)

137 Hoping to get some Rape Culture this weekend. Do any of you know any Co-eds?

Posted by: Super Creepy Eric Hoteham at May 08, 2015 11:16 AM (oDCMR)

138 Those ain't rocks. Those are shallow graves.

Reminds me of the time that I was digging a shallow grave to dispose of a body along the Bronx River Parkway, when I uncovered a different body.

Talk about awkward.

Posted by: Vinny "Ice Pick" Gallo at May 08, 2015 11:16 AM (iAUf+)

139 Clicking on the image brings up a different jpeg than right clicking and doing a view image, which would explain the difference in colors, as these are two different photographs of the painting.

I suspect that left clicking on the image brings up the more accurate rendition.

Posted by: An Observation at May 08, 2015 11:17 AM (5UxEh)

140 Chunks is my dog.

Posted by: Mohammed at May 08, 2015 11:17 AM (xkSSa)

141 So now if you aren't pro-HIV, Trans and abortion, you're a h8ter

Posted by: MTF at May 08, 2015 11:17 AM (FCsIb)

142 I think AtC might have a small case of the ass at me. But I earned it.

Posted by: maddogg at May 08, 2015 11:17 AM (xWW96)

143 That tighter security at military bases is a little unsettling when you consider the NSA sees everything and can put an army of analysts on the data with a couple of specialists to tease out the possibility that the Japanese might be preparing to attack Pearl Harbor.

Posted by: Landon Maedoc at May 08, 2015 11:17 AM (Hgz78)

144 Sounds like a change, bishop determined to army of preists

Posted by: Thunder B, Shapeshifter at May 08, 2015 11:17 AM (HMnUY)

145 Everyone Has AIDS!

It's positively inclusive.

Posted by: Garrett at May 08, 2015 11:18 AM (wwBdj)

146 When are schools going to put a positive spin on what I've got?

Posted by: James Bond at May 08, 2015 11:18 AM (VAsIq)

147 " Milk, milk, lemonade
'Round the corner chocolate's made "

Heh.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 08, 2015 11:18 AM (LA7Cm)

148 "A families members husband came down with this last year (by cheating on her with men)"

If it were my husband, he wouldn't have to worry about the AIDS killing him.

Is your family member ok?

Posted by: Lauren at May 08, 2015 11:18 AM (MYCIw)

149 I see you saw the Yahoo headline from a few days ago as well.

The whole sinisphere has been really gleeful about those kids.

Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at May 08, 2015 11:18 AM (ZKzrr)

150 >>...it looks like IF you survive the first year, your odds get better.But
it's still not a great thing and I don't see how it's useful to get into
that much detail withteenagers. 'Use a condom or you can get diseases
varying from annoying to deadly' ought to be enough, right?

Don't you also have to avoid the blood of someone w/HIV, similar to HepC?
Also avoid sharing needles?
I would think that's an important distinction.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2015 11:18 AM (2TN4k)

151 I ride a motorcycle and have been dreaming of lane splitting, which is illegal everywhere but permitted in California.

A trip out to the left coast last summer allowed me to experience it, the first time being on the 405 in L.A. after coming down over the Grapevine from up north.

I hesitated and would not do it, sitting in the almost stalled HOV lane, but when another rider came through, I just followed. From then on throughout my stay in the L.A. area I was doing it regularly.

There is a guy who has posted a lot of vids on YouTube, under the nic "nutnfancy," who has a great video up on lane-splitting. If you want to experience it and hear about it from a regular doer, watch and enjoy.

I sure wish they would permit it here where I live, in the busy Denver front-range metroplex. I-25 is a parking lot for much of every day, including weekends.

Posted by: the littl shyning man at May 08, 2015 11:18 AM (U6f54)

152 Chunks is my dog.

Posted by: Mohammed

So when you said you were going to blow chunks....oh. Oh my.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 08, 2015 11:19 AM (VAsIq)

153 Where all the whitey-white 1-%er feminists at?

Posted by: Sherrif Bart at May 08, 2015 11:19 AM (8E9QA)

154
What a conundrum. I know that Nigel Lafarge has resigned as UKIP leader, getting only 1 seat but 13% of the vote. About a 9 % increase over the last election. He really increased their vote totals, but keeping his word on resigning without winning his seat.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 08, 2015 11:19 AM (ODxAs)

155 If the Clintons had deep sixed Vince Foster's body do you think anyone would have been arrested? Yeah, me neither.

Posted by: An Observation at May 08, 2015 11:19 AM (5UxEh)

156 I guess I'm just a little surprised at the supposed scope.

----

The pope wishes to reach out to people who have committed the sin of abortion - to bring them back to God - through the sacrament of reconciliation. In this case - the pope is saying you meet the sinner where he is. And send priests who can hear a good confession and provide counsel. Some priests are better at this than others - just as some are better scholars than others.

Its in keeping with his evangelization. The fact that media seems to think this is a new Catholic approach is astonishing - but hey if they want to report on it positiviely - great.

I hope the pope succeeds in this mission.

Posted by: SH at May 08, 2015 11:19 AM (gmeXX)

157 TPH, think AlextheChick would like these boots?

https://youtu.be/BqDKaHoFcgo

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:19 AM (k+itx)

158 Surprise surprise.. The DOJ is going to investigate te Baltimore Police Dept. for civil rights abuses.... They'll find them alright Holderette Lynch will see to that...
Posted by: hello it's Me Donna
--------------

I have a pen, and I have a phone. This is the best way of gaining Federal control of the police force, otherwise those obstructionist Constitutionalists will stand in the way of progress. Forward!

Posted by: I, Barky at May 08, 2015 11:19 AM (QyBQv)

159 Clicking on the image brings up a different jpeg than right clicking and doing a view image, which would explain the difference in colors, as these are two different photographs of the painting.

I suspect that left clicking on the image brings up the more accurate rendition.

Click left and right simultaneously and it turns into an image of Satan holding a Led Zeppelin album.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at May 08, 2015 11:20 AM (2AlPN)

160
>>Is your family member ok?

Yes. And the small children too, who also had to be tested.

Long, messy story.

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 11:20 AM (lIU4e)

161 "The whole sinisphere has been really gleeful about those kids."

The "best" part of all of it is that fully 1/4 of high school students have some sort of STD. This school was just honest about it.

But, like Blue Bell Icecream, because it's in Texas it must be destroyed.

Posted by: Lauren at May 08, 2015 11:20 AM (MYCIw)

162
I don't mind them updating that other populations can get it if they
weren't teaching that before, although I'm sure they'll do more than
that because California. And yes, retrovirals are doing great things,
but it's still a pretty damn deadly disease. A families members husband
came down with this last year (by cheating on her with men) and I did
some research and it looks like IF you survive the first year, your odds
get better.But it's still not a great thing and I don't see how it's
useful to get into that much detail withteenagers. 'Use a condom or you
can get diseases varying from annoying to deadly' ought to be enough,
right?

Technically anyone can contract AIDs, but the CDC data very clearly shows that homosexual men are the primary population for HIV. That and black women, but that has more to do with situations like your family member.

Ultimately what this is about is trying to convince children that these diseases aren't dangerous and undermine the argument that you should show restraint as a means of protecting yourself.

Posted by: Colorado Alex at May 08, 2015 11:20 AM (+eQ0e)

163 Nypost has a story on the pope. He has sent out "an army of priests"

How many divisions does the pope have?

Posted by: Joseph Stalin at May 08, 2015 11:20 AM (W5DcG)

164 'And the small children too, who also had to be tested. "

Oh, God.

Posted by: Lauren at May 08, 2015 11:20 AM (MYCIw)

165 KEENE, New Hampshire -- At a country club here in the southern part of this crucial, early voting state, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie broke from some of his potential 2016 Republican presidential rivals, saying he believes in climate change and that humans have something to do with it.

"I think global warming is real. I don't think that's deniable. And I do think human activity contributes to it," said Christie, ...

... Bill Clinton couldn't have written a line any more hollow than this.

Yes, the climate is warming .. but it's been doing that since the last Ice Age .. and that's not deniable.
And yes, humans contribute .. but nobody knows if it's a 90% or 2% contribution.

Slick Willie would be proud.

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at May 08, 2015 11:20 AM (e8kgV)

166 A lotta quiltin going on because every ones got aids.aids,aids,aids,aids,aids aids

Posted by: hello it's Me Donna... again at May 08, 2015 11:21 AM (Bn6aD)

167 A good shepherd goes out to find the one lost sheep.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:21 AM (k+itx)

168 You guys want to see insanity on two wheels. Check out Tel Aviv during rush hour. All the scoots move up through the stopped traffic at the stop lights, and when the light changes, DRAG RACE!!! I also saw several accidents involving scoots.

Posted by: maddogg at May 08, 2015 11:21 AM (xWW96)

169 How many divisions does the pope have?

----

Don't mess with the swiss guard.

Posted by: SH at May 08, 2015 11:21 AM (gmeXX)

170
>>Don't you also have to avoid the blood of someone w/HIV, similar to HepC?
Also avoid sharing needles?

Oh, sure. I mean, youshouldn't sharing needles regardless so I hope they teach that. Sharing needles is generally a bad idea.

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 11:22 AM (lIU4e)

171 Posted by: the littl shyning man at May 08, 2015 11:18 AM

I am gonna be in Denver for a while on contract job at Centennial Airport. Gonna have the scooter shipped up to me. We should go ride.

You on your bike, me on mine....

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 08, 2015 11:22 AM (60Vyp)

172
Regarding the sidebar, glad to see that I'm not the only one who found the predictions for the UK election strange and dishonest.

Posted by: Bruce J at May 08, 2015 11:22 AM (iQIUe)

173 So Obama sent one zip code in Baltimore more than $800 M with Stimulus while the other 24 Baltimore zip codes shared $800 M, can you guess which zip code decided to riot?

Posted by: Super Creepy Eric Hoteham at May 08, 2015 11:22 AM (oDCMR)

174 The painting reminds me of the cabins in Valley Forge, Pa. What's kinda cool about them is how short the bunks are in length, maybe five feet long.

Our forefathers may have been men of stature, but only figuratively.

Posted by: SE Pa Moron at May 08, 2015 11:22 AM (xQX/f)

175 From then on throughout my stay in the L.A. area I was doing it regularly.
-----------------
* opens door to step out and see what the delay is *

Posted by: Motorist at May 08, 2015 11:22 AM (QyBQv)

176 Is Chris Christie still around? Wow, who knew...

Posted by: MTF at May 08, 2015 11:23 AM (FCsIb)

177 And don't forget Doctor Ebola has tested positive for the virus in his eyes.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:23 AM (k+itx)

178 I think AtC might have a small case of the ass at me. But I earned it.
Posted by: maddogg at May 08, 2015 11:17 AM

This involved spiders, didn't it?

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at May 08, 2015 11:23 AM (h4vJk)

179 141 So now if you aren't pro-HIV, Trans and abortion, you're a h8ter
Posted by: MTF at May 08, 2015 11:17 AM (FCsIb)

****************************************

I'm pro HIV, and by that I mean High Information Voter.

Posted by: Sunni LeBeouf at May 08, 2015 11:23 AM (xkSSa)

180 Stateside military facilities have raised the threat level to Bravo because of general terrorist threats. Nothing specific. You know what we need now, a bunch of unvetted Syrian refugees. Yes, let's reform immigration. First step, stop all immigration from islamic countries.

Posted by: no good deed at May 08, 2015 11:23 AM (GgxVX)

181 This involved spiders, didn't it?

UmmmHummmm

Posted by: maddogg at May 08, 2015 11:23 AM (xWW96)

182 DRAG RACE!!!
Posted by: maddogg at May 08, 2015 11:21 AM (xWW96)

http://tinyurl.com/m9zkmsf

Posted by: wrg500 at May 08, 2015 11:24 AM (S+el1)

183 Oh yeah MadDog, these are not the sweater puppies you are looking for.

http://www.ufunk.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Eric-Yahnker-12.jpg

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:24 AM (k+itx)

184 So now if you aren't pro-HIV, Trans and abortion, you're a h8ter

Not worried. I'll outlive them.

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 08, 2015 11:24 AM (2GfD3)

185 " And don't forget Doctor Ebola has tested positive for the virus in his eyes."

So you're saying his eyes turned...Ebola Gray?

I'm sorry, that was truly awful.

Posted by: Lauren at May 08, 2015 11:24 AM (MYCIw)

186 Do any of you know any Co-eds?
Posted by: Super Creepy Eric Hoteham at May 08, 2015 11:16 AM (oDCMR)

********

Click here and instantly search over 160 co-ed sites. Now give me a quarter or I'll touch you.

Posted by: Trivago Guy at May 08, 2015 11:24 AM (vgIRn)

187 17 Right now Susan Rice is giving a speech at the WWII flyover ceremony, no doubt lecturing the veterans (....)

Posted by: Citizen Cake at May 08, 2015 10:50 AM (PtTYB)

*pained facepalm*

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Suntanning in Bizzaro World at May 08, 2015 11:25 AM (DCpyI)

188
>>Oh, God.

Um yeah. Pretty much everyones reaction. I'm not saying we would throw a party if he died...but we might have cake.

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 11:25 AM (lIU4e)

189 Whenever I get the downs,
I read the Huff Po to find out how good I get it

Posted by: Sonny Liston at May 08, 2015 11:25 AM (/WmRg)

190 *tosses a biscuit at Lauren*

That was a pretty awful pun.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:26 AM (k+itx)

191 Don't you also have to avoid the blood of someone w/HIV, similar to HepC?
Also avoid sharing needles?
I would think that's an important distinction.

The recent HIV outbreak in rural Indiana has been attributed to heroin.

Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at May 08, 2015 11:26 AM (ZKzrr)

192 "Don't mess with the swiss guard.

Posted by: SH at May 08, 2015 11:21 AM (gmeXX)"
Oh, sure. NOW you tell me......

Posted by: Charles the Bold at May 08, 2015 11:26 AM (8E9QA)

193 I saw a guy on a big hog do that lane splitting between two lanes of opposing traffic once, in the Ozarks. I was struck by how polite everyone was to give him the room instead of putting him in the hospital.

/twitch and jiggle the bait.

Posted by: Landon Maedoc at May 08, 2015 11:26 AM (Hgz78)

194 And don't forget Doctor Ebola has tested positive for the virus in his eyes.

"I can see clearly now, the death is gone,
I can see all the obstacles in my way"

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 08, 2015 11:26 AM (2GfD3)

195 >>Oh, God.

Um yeah. Pretty much everyones reaction. I'm not saying we would throw a party if he died...but we might have cake.

Posted by: Lea

Wow. I'm not sure I want any further explanation.

I'm very sorry, Lea.

Posted by: Moderate Salami at May 08, 2015 11:26 AM (/Ho8c)

196 And yes, humans contribute .. but nobody knows if it's a 90% or 2% contribution.

----

Conservatives contribute, but those stingy Liberals never chip in more than a couple of bucks.

Wait, climate? That's dumb.

Posted by: Turd Ferguson at May 08, 2015 11:26 AM (VAsIq)

197 Doing needles is a bad idea! WTF

Posted by: OTB at May 08, 2015 11:27 AM (ShdUd)

198
You can't receive absolution for any sin unless you are sincere in your repentance and reconciliation with God. The media will probably say "hey, Pope says abortion ok" which will of course be 180 degrees from the truth. Receiving a sacrament of penance is a lot different, including recognition that abortion is a mortal sin.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at May 08, 2015 11:27 AM (ODxAs)

199
>>And don't forget Doctor Ebola has tested positive for the virus in his eyes.

I am both horrified and fascinated by that. I hope there is a new TWIV that goes into details!

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 11:27 AM (lIU4e)

200 " And don't forget Doctor Ebola has tested positive for the virus in his eyes."

So you're saying his eyes turned...Ebola Gray?

50 shades.

Posted by: rickb223 Straight, Conservative Clinger at May 08, 2015 11:27 AM (2GfD3)

201 It's disgraceful that the parks department is doing the WW2 thing today. But it is a great looking day in DC - it's on C-Span

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 11:28 AM (rDqRv)

202 What's kinda cool about them is how short the bunks are in length, maybe five feet long.
Our forefathers may have been men of stature, but only figuratively.

At Fort Stanwix they told me the men would sleep half-sitting up, propped on their packs.

Posted by: HR braucht ein Bier at May 08, 2015 11:28 AM (ZKzrr)

203 Right now Susan Rice is giving a speech at the WWII flyover ceremony,

Oh shit, now, I'm glad I stayed home and cleaned out my closet. The garage is next. My blood pressure can not withstand the presence of Susan Rice.

Posted by: no good deed at May 08, 2015 11:28 AM (GgxVX)

204 So if one of the fighters has a drop tank malfunction and Susan Rice is there...

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:29 AM (k+itx)

205 180
Stateside military facilities have raised the threat level to Bravo
because of general terrorist threats. Nothing specific. You know what we
need now, a bunch of unvetted Syrian refugees. Yes, let's reform
immigration. First step, stop all immigration from islamic countries.

Posted by: no good deed at May 08, 2015 11:23 AM (GgxVX)

I'm sure none of these 81 would have anything to do with this.

http://bit.ly/1H3Q65i

Posted by: Golfman at May 08, 2015 11:29 AM (fQAkR)

206 203 Right now Susan Rice is giving a speech at the WWII flyover ceremony,

Oh shit, now, I'm glad I stayed home and cleaned out my closet. The garage is next. My blood pressure can not withstand the presence of Susan Rice.
Posted by: no good deed at May 08, 2015 11:28 AM (GgxVX)

"Bomb doors open . . . BOMBS AWAY!"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at May 08, 2015 11:29 AM (St6BJ)

207 That can't be Twilight.

There are no sparkly vampires.

Posted by: alexthechick - Oh please intervene SMOD at May 08, 2015 11:29 AM (mf5HN)

208 >>The recent HIV outbreak in rural Indiana has been attributed to heroin.

Hard to put a 'positive spin' on that....

So sorry about your family member, Lea. Must be devastating.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2015 11:30 AM (2TN4k)

209 Stateside military facilities have raised the threat level to Bravo
because of general terrorist threats. Nothing specific. You know what we
need now, a bunch of unvetted Syrian refugees. Yes, let's reform
immigration. First step, stop all immigration from islamic countries.

Posted by: no good deed at May 08, 2015 11:23 AM (GgxVX)

I'm sure none of these 81 would have anything to do with this.

http://bit.ly/1H3Q65i
Posted by: Golfman at May 08, 2015 11:29 AM (fQAkR)

They would not have the guts or where with all to touch a Military Base. If those cowards go after anything, it will be a soft target

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 11:30 AM (rDqRv)

210 *waves to AlextheChick*

Check video at 157 to see if those boots need to be found.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:30 AM (k+itx)

211 That article mentioned me as a "2016 hopeful", so mission accomplished!

*noms on donut*

Posted by: Chris Christie at May 08, 2015 11:30 AM (VAsIq)

212 Thanks guys. It's been a bit now and everyone is okso I think we're through with the worst.

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 11:31 AM (lIU4e)

213 >>Stateside military facilities have raised the threat level to Bravo

because of general terrorist threats.

You know what this calls for?
More DREAMERS in the military!! 81 so far, apparently.

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2015 11:31 AM (2TN4k)

214 177 And don't forget Doctor Ebola has tested positive for the virus in his eyes.

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:23 AM (k+itx)
********************************************

Yikes! Thanks for the heads up. I was going to eat his eyes.

Posted by: Zombie Jonathan Coulton at May 08, 2015 11:31 AM (xkSSa)

215 Well off to the rooftop patio to watch the flyover. Don't wreck the place.

Posted by: wrg500 at May 08, 2015 11:31 AM (S+el1)

216 123 HIV is a fun virus. What other virus kills you the way it does?

You can actually have mushrooms growing in your mouth.

Posted by: eman at May 08, 2015 11:13 AM (MQEz6)

Ah, but they're organic mushrooms.

And it's just another lifestyle. Just as natural, beautiful, and commendable as any other.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at May 08, 2015 11:31 AM (oKE6c)

217 "...Ebola Gray"

You had the guts to go there, Lauren.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at May 08, 2015 11:32 AM (LA7Cm)

218 If those cowards go after anything, it will be a soft target

Good thing I just stocked up on ammo for the house.

Posted by: no good deed at May 08, 2015 11:32 AM (GgxVX)

219 Check out Tel Aviv ... scoots ... DRAG RACE!!!

Joos will race anything - wait whut?

Posted by: ConfusedRedneckFace at May 08, 2015 11:32 AM (DL2i+)

220 215 Well off to the rooftop patio to watch the flyover. Don't wreck the place.

Posted by: wrg500 at May 08, 2015 11:31 AM (S+el1)

An hour early aren't you?

Posted by: Juan's Sons at May 08, 2015 11:32 AM (fWAjv)

221 So, tories needed 328 to win and got 331 seats.

Posted by: Bruce J at May 08, 2015 11:33 AM (iQIUe)

222 Yes, the climate is warming .. but it's been doing that since the last Ice Age .. and that's not deniable.
And yes, humans contribute .. but nobody knows if it's a 90% or 2% contribution.

Slick Willie would be proud.

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at May 08, 2015 11:20 AM (e8kgV)

Actually... because they have CHANGED historic temperature records... we don't know whether its getting warmer or not...

They have been BUSTED 'renorming' data... consistently making it colder in the past, to make it look like there is more warming now.

Note.... warming stopped as soon as we had reliable SATELLITE temp readings.... how.... convenient...

Posted by: BB Wolf at May 08, 2015 11:33 AM (qh617)

223 Posted by: Juan's Sons at May 08, 2015 11:32 AM (fWAjv)

At noon.

Posted by: wrg500 at May 08, 2015 11:33 AM (S+el1)

224 "Representing the country of a, b, c etc." taking forever in the flyover ceremony. I can't believe they are making these WW II vets wait for this long list of people to walk into position. People are fainting.

Posted by: m at May 08, 2015 11:33 AM (WIUGG)

225 Thread on flyover?

Posted by: m at May 08, 2015 11:33 AM (WIUGG)

226 At Fort Stanwix they told me the men would sleep half-sitting up, propped on their packs.

Okay, that makes sense. I've been to a number of Revolutionary and Civil War era parks and never heard that explanation.

Posted by: SE Pa Moron at May 08, 2015 11:33 AM (xQX/f)

227 The FBI knew one of the gunmen in Sunday's attack in Texas could be targeting the controversial Mohammad cartoon contest, anti-Islam conference ... And they knew it hours before the attack occurred. That comes straight from the FBI director who just moments ago held a closed door meeting with reporters. The FBI put out a bulletin with suspect's picture before the attack. He said it's not clear if police in Garland, Texas knew about that bulletin.

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at May 08, 2015 11:33 AM (e8kgV)

228 Bill in play in California for mandating that schools put positive spin on HIV.

Maybe it will become the official CA State Pathogen. Personally, I'm rooting for Flesh-Eating Bacteria.

But, AIDS is cool, yo.

Posted by: t-bird at May 08, 2015 11:34 AM (FcR7P)

229 Hassan did it from within. That's the last successful strike on a US military base.

Posted by: Thunder B, Shapeshifter at May 08, 2015 11:34 AM (HMnUY)

230 " The FBI put out a bulletin with suspect's picture before the attack. He said it's not clear if police in Garland, Texas knew about that bulletin."

Gee, thanks for the heads up, assholes.

Posted by: Lauren at May 08, 2015 11:34 AM (MYCIw)

231
>>The FBI put out a bulletin with suspect's picture before the attack. He said it's not clear if police in Garland, Texas knew about that bulletin.

WTF??? They didn't, oh, call anyone in Texas to tell them about this? Seriously?

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 11:35 AM (lIU4e)

232 Sharing needles is generally a bad idea.

Posted by: Lea at May 08, 2015 11:22 AM (lIU4e)

Hell, using needles is generally a bad idea.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at May 08, 2015 11:35 AM (oKE6c)

233 Right now Susan Rice is giving a speech at the WWII flyover ceremony,

World War 2 was caused by a movie.

Posted by: Susan Rice at May 08, 2015 11:35 AM (W5DcG)

234 233 Right now Susan Rice is giving a speech at the WWII flyover ceremony,

World War 2 was caused by a movie.

Posted by: Susan Rice at May 08, 2015 11:35 AM (W5DcG)

Tora Tora Tora?

Posted by: BB Wolf at May 08, 2015 11:35 AM (qh617)

235 The mushrooms in the mouth thing is giving me the heebie jeebies. Thanks for giving me new nightmare fuel.

Posted by: Moderate Salami at May 08, 2015 11:35 AM (/Ho8c)

236 Note.... warming stopped as soon as we had reliable SATELLITE temp readings.... how.... convenient...

Maybe we need to launch more satellites then.

Posted by: Hillary Clinton Supporter at May 08, 2015 11:36 AM (xQX/f)

237 I'm watching live (they say) feed of the flyover ceremony at the WW II memorial site. Susan Rice is not currently speaking. Is there a better feed than I'm getting at nbcnews?

Posted by: m at May 08, 2015 11:37 AM (WIUGG)

238 They didn't, oh, call anyone in Texas to tell them about this? Seriously?

If only we had a department level federal agency that was responsible for sharing information, this kind of thing wouldn't happen. :/

Posted by: no good deed at May 08, 2015 11:37 AM (GgxVX)

239 That can't be Twilight.

There are no sparkly vampires.

Posted by: alexthechick

That's cuz the sun's not out--duh!

Posted by: Fangurl at May 08, 2015 11:37 AM (VAsIq)

240 Laughing last night about a science segment on WGN Chicago news last night: Flying Spiders on the Mag Mile.

http://wgnradio.com/2015/05/07/ flying-spiders-on-the-mag-mile/

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Just a little something to lighten up the day.

Posted by: mustbequantum at May 08, 2015 11:37 AM (MIKMs)

241 So I guess they don't teach Darwin in High Schools anymore cuz triggers and safe spaces?

Posted by: Super Creepy Eric Hoteham at May 08, 2015 11:37 AM (oDCMR)

242 >>The FBI knew one of the gunmen in Sunday's attack in Texas could be targeting the controversial Mohammad cartoon contest...

Well I guess his a$$ is covered then, eh?

Could he or one of his people have picked up the phone?
Could they maybe check in w/Geller now that she is an official ISIS target - confirmed by Adnem Chouderhead on Megyn Kelly's show?

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2015 11:37 AM (2TN4k)

243 *opens tab in browser, logs into FedEx, and selects Overnight Emus in a Box*

Nice knowing you, maybe, 'mustbequantum'

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:38 AM (k+itx)

244 Do you realize how hard it's going to be for me to find an ophthalmologist now?

Posted by: Doctor Ebola at May 08, 2015 11:38 AM (xkSSa)

245 Not defending the feds but garland pd should have figured out the event was a terrorist target with common sense. And they did

Posted by: Thunder B, Shapeshifter at May 08, 2015 11:38 AM (HMnUY)

246 Here... this will make you feel better about voting Republican:

http://tinyurl.com/mtjx3bq

Because, as we're constantly reminded, if we don't vote Republican, it just means that the Democrats will do fucked up shit...

and Republicans won't.

That last is just implied. Not really stated.

Posted by: LoneStarHeeb at May 08, 2015 11:39 AM (BZAd3)

247 The 1st Amendment is not the issue, hate speech is!

Posted by: Lynn Sweet at May 08, 2015 11:39 AM (ttJ2z)

248
That building does not look structurally sound.

Posted by: mynewhandle at May 08, 2015 10:49 AM (AkOaV)

It serves its purpose, which is to hide the elevator to the underground bunker.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at May 08, 2015 11:39 AM (XpMdw)

249 If those cowards go after anything, it will be a soft target

Posted by: Nevergiveup

Damn.

Posted by: Bob Dole at May 08, 2015 11:39 AM (VAsIq)

250 So does Susan Rice count as a drone strike?

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:39 AM (k+itx)

251 Oh, man. Clarence "Bud" Anderson, now at the WW II memorial. Thank you, sir.

Posted by: m at May 08, 2015 11:39 AM (WIUGG)

252 FBI was also alerted to the Tsarneav bros, too, and never got around to calling the MA state police, right?

Think there may be a 'failure to communicate' there, guys!

Posted by: Lizzy at May 08, 2015 11:39 AM (2TN4k)

253 nbcnews has a 4-year-old in charge of camerawork

Posted by: m at May 08, 2015 11:41 AM (WIUGG)

254 Must be my sick sense of humor, but with all the talk of spiders around here, I laughed like a loon last night at the news segment -- scared the dog and cat.

Posted by: mustbequantum at May 08, 2015 11:42 AM (MIKMs)

255 VE Day thread up; yay.

Posted by: m at May 08, 2015 11:42 AM (WIUGG)

256 Its pretty bad when I'd rather watch Wife Swap over the "conservative" fox.

Posted by: Nigel West Dickens at May 08, 2015 11:42 AM (ttJ2z)

257 Is there a better feed than I'm getting at nbcnews?
Posted by: m at May 08, 2015 11:37 AM (WIUGG)

C-Span has it

Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 11:42 AM (rDqRv)

258 233 Right now Susan Rice is giving a speech at the WWII flyover ceremony,

World War 2 was caused by a movie.

Posted by: Susan Rice at May 08, 2015 11:35 AM (W5DcG)

I thought it was caused by a traffic stop.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at May 08, 2015 11:42 AM (oKE6c)

259 157 TPH, think AlextheChick would like these boots?

https://youtu.be/BqDKaHoFcgo

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:19 AM (k+itx)

Maybe, but she might be afraid of heights

Posted by: kbdabear at May 08, 2015 11:43 AM (GrXXa)

260 Well that whole rapid reaction on the part of the traffic cop in Garland has left me wondering just what the hell happened. Two clowns screech to a halt, jump out and start shooting? (Apparently)

Otherwise, a couple of guys in tactical gear get out, and the cop says, "Who are you? Lets see some ID."

"We're Amos and Randy from the 12th precinct going to set up on the roof."

Posted by: Landon Maedoc at May 08, 2015 11:43 AM (Hgz78)

261 It's Federal Bureau of Investigation
not
Federal Bureau of Notification
D'uh. Everybody knows that.

Posted by: Hillary Clinton Supporter at May 08, 2015 11:43 AM (xQX/f)

262 AP wrote a hit piece on Geller. And threatened to put publish the names of her family members if she didn't cooperate

Posted by: Thunder B, Shapeshifter at May 08, 2015 11:43 AM (HMnUY)

263 I liked Stephen King's Salem's Lot, Stroker's Dracula, and The Night Stalker. Other than that I'm meh on the latest vampire and zombies thing.

Posted by: hadoop at May 08, 2015 11:43 AM (aBx/X)

264 I thought it was caused by a traffic stop.

That was WW I.

Posted by: no good deed at May 08, 2015 11:44 AM (GgxVX)

265 FBI was also alerted to the Tsarneav bros, too, and never got around to calling the MA state police, right?

Apparently their idea of spreading the word is to put a Sticky Note on a cork board at FBI HQ.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at May 08, 2015 11:44 AM (oKE6c)

266 250 So does Susan Rice count as a drone strike?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 08, 2015 11:39 AM (k+itx)

^^^
Thread winner.

Posted by: Sunni LeBeouf at May 08, 2015 11:45 AM (xkSSa)

267 264 I thought it was caused by a traffic stop.

That was WW I.

Posted by: no good deed at May 08, 2015 11:44 AM (GgxVX)

Right, now I remember. It started after an inverse drive-by somewhere, right?

Posted by: Jay Guevara at May 08, 2015 11:45 AM (oKE6c)

268 >>>C-Span has it
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 08, 2015 11:42 AM (rDqRv)

Thanks.

Posted by: m at May 08, 2015 11:49 AM (WIUGG)

269
TPH, think AlextheChick would like these boots?

I'm going to assume you mean the mid thigh boots, and not the mid calf boots - which to my eye look a lot like a girl wearing my Payless steel toed work boots.

Posted by: An Observation at May 08, 2015 11:51 AM (5UxEh)

270 I just finished reading the Obamacare subsidy story linked in the sidebar. Before reading it I was willing to support Rand Paul despite some of his heterodox positions and connections with his dad's kookkookiness. I thought that he''d be good to shake things up in the laviathan, but between this and his McConnell McConnell connection he's showing he's as duplicitous as Clinton, Reid and Pelosi.

Rand is dead to me.

Posted by: Minuteman at May 08, 2015 11:52 AM (yQVAQ)

271 I thought it was caused by a traffic stop.

That was WW I.

Now that's funny. I Don't care who you are!

Posted by: hadoop at May 08, 2015 11:54 AM (aBx/X)

272
WWII was declared by the United States after Lithuania bombed Toledo with perogies while wearing aviator babushkas.

Posted by: The Science Guy at May 08, 2015 11:57 AM (P330y)

273 Yesterday my kid told me that, since Japan and Russia never formally made peace, World War 2 is still ongoing.

Posted by: @votermom at May 08, 2015 12:03 PM (cbfNE)

274 See how that fence on the right does NOT appear to be floating over the ground? That's not easy to achieve.

Posted by: Miley's Tongue at May 08, 2015 01:17 PM (+Y3QE)

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