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Morning Thread (10-19-2015)
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Good Morning Morons. Today is Monday, October 19, 2015. On this day in 1781 at Yorktown, Virginia, representatives of British commander Lord Cornwallis handed over Cornwallis' sword and formally surrendered to George Washington and the comte de Rochambeau. The British band played world turned upside down during the ceremony.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:41 AM (t2KH5)
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Gowdy tells Republicans focusing on Scankles at Benghazi to shut up. I gather he is referring to RINO McCarthy and his big mouth.
http://fxn.ws/1LjxeSj
http://fxn.ws/1LjxeSj
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:41 AM (t2KH5)
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My word! Fox News article actually calls a terrorist a terrorist in yet another knife attack in Israel. Note AP was not involved with this one.
http://fxn.ws/1RQledd
http://fxn.ws/1RQledd
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:42 AM (t2KH5)
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VA has ordered a recall of the Sons of Confederate Veterans special license plates (which I know they had to pay extra for). Many are refusing to send them back in. And no Fox, these are not confederate flag plates. The SOCV logo has the flag incorporated as part of the logo.
http://fxn.ws/1PstuBY
http://fxn.ws/1PstuBY
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:42 AM (t2KH5)
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I'm not sure what the whole story is on this as the article is not very helpful. The story says the AF has reactivated a WWII era B24 group. I am certain they do not intend on using these ancient planes in any bombing runs.
http://fxn.ws/1hMNJeQ
http://fxn.ws/1hMNJeQ
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:42 AM (t2KH5)
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Sanders says his family leave plan would raise taxes on everyone because he would raise the payroll tax (SS tax). Bye-bye Sanders.
http://bit.ly/1Lw2wTK
http://bit.ly/1Lw2wTK
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:42 AM (t2KH5)
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Everybody else of note in the world is dropping the phony AGW scam but the liberals here in the US continue. The LA Times, quoting scientist Moonbeam, will feature a front page spread blaming the CA fires on global warming.
http://lat.ms/1kigUsi
http://lat.ms/1kigUsi
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:43 AM (t2KH5)
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Commie Emanuel wants even more tax increases to pay for golden retirement and exorbitant wages for city unions. No thought of actually cutting some of this crap out of the budget. Soon there will be nobody left in Chicago but the unions, the politicians and the FSA. When that happens they will seek a bailout from the feds.
http://bit.ly/1MygmFb
http://bit.ly/1MygmFb
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:43 AM (t2KH5)
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Newt says Scankles is lying her way through the campaign. Why isn't every Republican saying that?
http://bit.ly/1NPhv19
http://bit.ly/1NPhv19
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:43 AM (t2KH5)
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Jebbie the Hutt admitted in 2013 that a "leaky immigration policy" was responsible for the 9-11 attacks. So he agrees with Trump then.
http://bit.ly/1Rj39Uf
http://bit.ly/1Rj39Uf
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:43 AM (t2KH5)
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Conservative Republicans do not want RINO Ryan as speaker due to his stance on amnesty.
http://bit.ly/1GkZncE
http://bit.ly/1GkZncE
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:44 AM (t2KH5)
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Ben Carson says congress must exercise its authority or be run over by an out of control Obama. Sorry Ben, congress has already been ran over and buried under a mountain of Obama shit long ago.
http://bit.ly/1NPC5hG
http://bit.ly/1NPC5hG
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:44 AM (t2KH5)
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Judge Jeanine implies that Obama's FBI investigation of Scankles e-mail felonies is a charade.
http://bit.ly/1MNFwUE
http://bit.ly/1MNFwUE
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:44 AM (t2KH5)
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The WH wants to spend $700K to force people to standup at their desks because of a stupid "health fad".
http://bit.ly/1W08YHB
http://bit.ly/1W08YHB
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (t2KH5)
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>>>>I'm not sure what the whole story is on this as the article is not very
helpful. The story says the AF has reactivated a WWII era B24 group. I
am certain they do not intend on using these ancient planes in any
bombing runs.
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.I saw this last night and I have no clue what the big deal is/was. The Military activates and deactivates old units constantly.
helpful. The story says the AF has reactivated a WWII era B24 group. I
am certain they do not intend on using these ancient planes in any
bombing runs.
.
.
.I saw this last night and I have no clue what the big deal is/was. The Military activates and deactivates old units constantly.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (iONHu)
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (t2KH5)
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The Daily Deals
http://amzn.to/1GdWCtY
That's it for today folks. Not much out there this morning except cold. Its 33F here now.
http://amzn.to/1GdWCtY
That's it for today folks. Not much out there this morning except cold. Its 33F here now.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (t2KH5)
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Thanks for the news Vic
26 here yesterday morning 46 this morning
26 here yesterday morning 46 this morning
Posted by: wing at October 19, 2015 06:48 AM (gd8Or)
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DAY 1,077 386 to go (459 to Inauguration Day ) Muzzies, Marxists, Maoists, Mau-Maus, MFM's, Moochelle, Mao-suits, McCain's, McConnell's, Mahdi megatons, machiavellian Mississippi mudslingers, McAuliffe's, Maduro's, MIRV's, Mexifornians, mewling mattress-myth manufacturers, marriage maimers, menacing Mozillan 'mo's, Myrmidons, Mugwumps, Monrovian microbes, mutants, malcontents, malthusians, maniacs, malignant medical mandates, martial law, miscreants, microaggressors, minions, maladjusted masochistic multiculturalists, momzers, mamalukes, mooks, mopes, mariuoli, meeskeits, maricons, marauders, malodorous militants, menstruating mons veneri, malfunctioning Moron microsites and miscellaneous meshugas notwithstanding.
DAY 1,077 386 to go (459 to Inauguration Day ) Muzzies, Marxists, Maoists, Mau-Maus, MFM's, Moochelle, Mao-suits, McCain's, McConnell's, Mahdi megatons, machiavellian Mississippi mudslingers, McAuliffe's, Maduro's, MIRV's, Mexifornians, mewling mattress-myth manufacturers, marriage maimers, menacing Mozillan 'mo's, Myrmidons, Mugwumps, Monrovian microbes, mutants, malcontents, malthusians, maniacs, malignant medical mandates, martial law, miscreants, microaggressors, 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 October 19, 2015 06:48 AM (oxuiq)
Posted by: Gmac - IP banned at home - #twoweeks at October 19, 2015 06:49 AM (4pjhs)
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Thanks for the news Vic
26 here yesterday morning 46 this morning
Posted by: wing at October 19, 2015 06:48 AM (gd8Or)
Signs of the upcoming ice age. Winter is coming earlier and Spring is coming later. That along with cold records being broken all point to it and that has been happening for the past 3 Winters and coming up on another.
Thanks for the news Vic
26 here yesterday morning 46 this morning
Posted by: wing at October 19, 2015 06:48 AM (gd8Or)
Signs of the upcoming ice age. Winter is coming earlier and Spring is coming later. That along with cold records being broken all point to it and that has been happening for the past 3 Winters and coming up on another.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:50 AM (t2KH5)
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The battery died on my cordless mouse. I have to use my fingers until I go to the store. Too mch like work, if you ask me.
Posted by: ALH at October 19, 2015 06:51 AM (Z56vq)
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14 The WH wants to spend $700K to force people to standup at their desks because of a stupid "health fad".
http://bit.ly/1W08YHB
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (t2KH5)
I could swear I read an article somewhere in only the last few days that totally debunked the notion that sitting all day at a desk was a health risk.
And still they persist.
Note to the Left: The Beatles' "Taxman" was a warning, not an instruction manual.
http://bit.ly/1W08YHB
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (t2KH5)
I could swear I read an article somewhere in only the last few days that totally debunked the notion that sitting all day at a desk was a health risk.
And still they persist.
Note to the Left: The Beatles' "Taxman" was a warning, not an instruction manual.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2015 06:52 AM (oxuiq)
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Yes, I was actually thinking about getting an extra cord of wood this year. Came close to running out in February this year.
Posted by: Gmac - IP banned at home - #twoweeks at October 19, 2015 06:52 AM (4pjhs)
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23 I could swear I read an article somewhere in only
the last few days that totally debunked the notion that sitting all day
at a desk was a health risk.
And still they persist.
Note to the Left: The Beatles' "Taxman" was a warning, not an instruction manual.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2015 06:52 AM (oxuiq)
What the safety guy at my old place used to say was for everybody to use good posture when sitting and get up and walk around periodically.
This is just another BS fad. If some turd told me to stand up all day I would tell him to kiss my ass. I used to have to do that in the control room when we were doing a startup or shutdown and after a few hours your back starts hurting.
the last few days that totally debunked the notion that sitting all day
at a desk was a health risk.
And still they persist.
Note to the Left: The Beatles' "Taxman" was a warning, not an instruction manual.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2015 06:52 AM (oxuiq)
What the safety guy at my old place used to say was for everybody to use good posture when sitting and get up and walk around periodically.
This is just another BS fad. If some turd told me to stand up all day I would tell him to kiss my ass. I used to have to do that in the control room when we were doing a startup or shutdown and after a few hours your back starts hurting.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:55 AM (t2KH5)
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It's election day in Canada, a nation rumored to lie somewhere North of the Dakotas.
Conservatives vs Liberals vs NDP.
www.nationalpost.com/index.html
It's election day in Canada, a nation rumored to lie somewhere North of the Dakotas.
Conservatives vs Liberals vs NDP.
www.nationalpost.com/index.html
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 19, 2015 06:55 AM (kdS6q)
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The Susan G Koman walk took place in downtown Atlanta or someplace here in Georgia. Spandex should not come in plus sizes.
Posted by: ALH at October 19, 2015 06:56 AM (Z56vq)
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27 The Susan G Koman walk took place in downtown Atlanta or someplace here in Georgia. Spandex should not come in plus sizes.
Posted by: ALH at October 19, 2015 06:56 AM (Z56vq)
March of the Giant Bratwursts.
Posted by: ALH at October 19, 2015 06:56 AM (Z56vq)
March of the Giant Bratwursts.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2015 06:57 AM (oxuiq)
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Sanders says his family leave plan would raise taxes on everyone because he would raise the payroll tax (SS tax). Bye-bye Sanders.http://bit.ly/1Lw2wTKPosted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:42 AM (t2KH5)
The two-thirds of the population that doesn't work won't give a damn if taxes take away 100% of workers paychecks. As long as they get their free food and money.
I don't think there has ever been an election as important as the next one. There are so many supreme court justices that are on their last legs that if another Dem wins it's over.
The two-thirds of the population that doesn't work won't give a damn if taxes take away 100% of workers paychecks. As long as they get their free food and money.
I don't think there has ever been an election as important as the next one. There are so many supreme court justices that are on their last legs that if another Dem wins it's over.
Posted by: Odam's Theorem at October 19, 2015 06:57 AM (sI4OA)
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Is it just me, or is this wrong: Chris Mintz's family set up a GoFraudMe acct for him, saying there and or in the media, that he was shot 5-7x, in the chest, after rushing the OR gunman. Then they raise over $800,000. few days ago, the "hero" made a statement, and none of that (except the $$$) was true. Did not rush the gunman, and wasn't shot in chest... He is now attacking people who are crazy conspiracy people, but my issue is he and his family lied and made a small fortune off it. Makes me sick.
Posted by: Baldy at October 19, 2015 07:00 AM (sEXjW)
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Do you think a Rino president will nominate a real conservative to the Supreme Court? Or that a real conservative would be confirmed?
Hahahahaha
Hahahahaha
Posted by: ALH at October 19, 2015 07:00 AM (Z56vq)
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Meh, with Roberts there the notion that the USSC is conservative or cannot be coerced into voting how the president wants appears to be moot.
I would not pin my hopes on anything the USSC touches, after all, it's just an opinion.
I would not pin my hopes on anything the USSC touches, after all, it's just an opinion.
Posted by: Gmac - IP banned at home - #twoweeks at October 19, 2015 07:02 AM (4pjhs)
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In addition to the Mexican drug cartels, the fact that several of the 9/11 terrorists entered the country lawfully under a leaky immigration system has heightened national security concerns - so much so that immigration enforcement has been placed under the Department of Homeland Security.
Jeb Bush in 2013
Jeb Bush in 2013
Posted by: Odam's Theorem at October 19, 2015 07:02 AM (sI4OA)
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27 The Susan G Koman walk took place in downtown Atlanta or someplace here in Georgia. Spandex should not come in plus sizes.
Posted by: ALH at October 19, 2015 06:56 AM (Z56vq)
.................
My BIL says spandex is a privilege not a right. Also I quit walking in that when I learned where their money goes.
Posted by: ALH at October 19, 2015 06:56 AM (Z56vq)
.................
My BIL says spandex is a privilege not a right. Also I quit walking in that when I learned where their money goes.
Posted by: Molly k. at October 19, 2015 07:03 AM (SRhEQ)
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As far as Sanders taxing everyone to pay for stuff at least he is upfront and honest about his plans unlike some others. And I would not count him out, there are literally millions of people out there who will vote for him just to screw over people who they think are "rich".
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 07:05 AM (iONHu)
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Some of the Susan G Komen participants wore pink tutus that matched their shirts. All that was missing was the large bulbous nose and clown shoes to make the look complete.
Posted by: ALH at October 19, 2015 07:05 AM (Z56vq)
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Spandex should not come in plus sizes.
Spandex is a fiber. That's like saying "wool shouldn't come in plus sizes"--nonsensical.
I expect the bigotry here to be erudite, dammit.
Spandex is a fiber. That's like saying "wool shouldn't come in plus sizes"--nonsensical.
I expect the bigotry here to be erudite, dammit.
Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at October 19, 2015 07:07 AM (vn2q2)
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(And don't give me that "it's about health" bullshit when you're making fun of fat people FOR GETTING EXERCISE IN APPROPRIATE CLOTHING. You don't give a shit about anyone's health, you're just being an asshole.)
Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at October 19, 2015 07:08 AM (vn2q2)
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4 VA has ordered a recall of the Sons of Confederate Veterans special license plates (which I know they had to pay extra for). Many are refusing to send them back in. And no Fox, these are not confederate flag plates. The SOCV logo has the flag incorporated as part of the logo.
http://fxn.ws/1PstuBY
Posted by: Vic
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Heh. Vic, I know a few of the guys refusing to send in their plates. One lives a few houses away...
http://fxn.ws/1PstuBY
Posted by: Vic
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Heh. Vic, I know a few of the guys refusing to send in their plates. One lives a few houses away...
Posted by: Chi at October 19, 2015 07:09 AM (xnkrD)
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Actually, they are being "lookist" HR. Do you object to fat guys in tight clothes or maybe a shirt to short for the spare tire? I do and I am one.
Posted by: typo dynamofo at October 19, 2015 07:10 AM (i7JE3)
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I guess the troll's are awake.
Posted by: ALH at October 19, 2015 07:11 AM (Z56vq)
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@30 link please? I read yesterday's interview, and it didn't sound like that.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at October 19, 2015 07:11 AM (xq1UY)
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Makes me sick.
Posted by: Baldy at October 19, 2015 07:00 AM (sEXjW)
Me too. You never know what's real anymore.
Posted by: Baldy at October 19, 2015 07:00 AM (sEXjW)
Me too. You never know what's real anymore.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 07:13 AM (J+mig)
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39 Heh. Vic, I know a few of the guys refusing to send in their plates. One lives a few houses away...
Posted by: Chi at October 19, 2015 07:09 AM (xnkrD)
My younger brother is a member of SCV and he has helped them get those specialty tags in many States. What the LIVs do not know is that these are a huge money maker for the States as they charge an arm and a leg for tag.
Posted by: Chi at October 19, 2015 07:09 AM (xnkrD)
My younger brother is a member of SCV and he has helped them get those specialty tags in many States. What the LIVs do not know is that these are a huge money maker for the States as they charge an arm and a leg for tag.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 07:13 AM (t2KH5)
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In DC, the Democrats and Republicans working together has managed to cause a 50% increase in Medicare Part B preminums.
http://tinyurl.com/nbbovu7
Governing! Look for some evil midnight fix for this that also revives the ExIm bank and imposes a tax on ammo or some such.
In DC, the Democrats and Republicans working together has managed to cause a 50% increase in Medicare Part B preminums.
http://tinyurl.com/nbbovu7
Governing! Look for some evil midnight fix for this that also revives the ExIm bank and imposes a tax on ammo or some such.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 19, 2015 07:13 AM (kdS6q)
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I see Huffpo is also calling for a Constitutional Convention.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 07:14 AM (iONHu)
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Spandex is a fiber.
Ermine isn't. Yerp had sumptuary laws for hundreds of years. Didn't seem to work out, if you follow Dutch art. Yet every "Conservative because I say so" off-my-lawner loves him some dress codes -- right up until you ask him to get a suit.
Ermine isn't. Yerp had sumptuary laws for hundreds of years. Didn't seem to work out, if you follow Dutch art. Yet every "Conservative because I say so" off-my-lawner loves him some dress codes -- right up until you ask him to get a suit.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at October 19, 2015 07:15 AM (xq1UY)
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Easy Halloween costume: Carol. Long coat, bandanna, bloody W on forehead.
Easy Halloween costume: Carol. Long coat, bandanna, bloody W on forehead.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at October 19, 2015 07:15 AM (iQIUe)
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I see Huffpo is also calling for a Constitutional Convention.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 07:14 AM (iONHu)
We have more states than they do. Be careful what you wish for, a-holes! Er. What for, anyway? I'm not giving them the traffic, and I'm curious.
I see Huffpo is also calling for a Constitutional Convention.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 07:14 AM (iONHu)
We have more states than they do. Be careful what you wish for, a-holes! Er. What for, anyway? I'm not giving them the traffic, and I'm curious.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 07:15 AM (J+mig)
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I heard that Chris Minz was behind a door blocking shooter from entering the classroom he was in.
Posted by: Odam's Theorem at October 19, 2015 07:16 AM (sI4OA)
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I could swear I read an article somewhere in only the last few days that totally debunked the notion that sitting all day at a desk was a health risk.
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What you read, JJ, was that standing all day wasn't any better than sitting all day. NOT that sitting all day isn't a health risk.
The "standing desks" bullshit is just that - bullshit.
You still need to move your ass around a bit.
I could swear I read an article somewhere in only the last few days that totally debunked the notion that sitting all day at a desk was a health risk.
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What you read, JJ, was that standing all day wasn't any better than sitting all day. NOT that sitting all day isn't a health risk.
The "standing desks" bullshit is just that - bullshit.
You still need to move your ass around a bit.
Posted by: Chi at October 19, 2015 07:17 AM (xnkrD)
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Great news roundup Vic. Thank you.
Just because I´m out of my effing mind due to bad food, did anybody eat steak,or tacquitos al pastor, or some other fantatic food this weekend? can you tell me about it?
Just because I´m out of my effing mind due to bad food, did anybody eat steak,or tacquitos al pastor, or some other fantatic food this weekend? can you tell me about it?
Posted by: fastfreefall at October 19, 2015 07:17 AM (KvVk3)
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Achhhh! No Walking Dead spoilers!! Still watching replay from MSU win.
Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at October 19, 2015 07:18 AM (PHxng)
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The only standing desks that really make you righteous are the ones with treadmills. And for extra points, power up your own work-station with a generator.
A late friend, brilliant historian who was sort of the Smithsonian James Bond, wrote a little article when 'mills first became All That, and pointed out some of the "Step Up My Lads" origins of the treadmill. Didn't win him any points with the Fit Set.
A late friend, brilliant historian who was sort of the Smithsonian James Bond, wrote a little article when 'mills first became All That, and pointed out some of the "Step Up My Lads" origins of the treadmill. Didn't win him any points with the Fit Set.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at October 19, 2015 07:20 AM (xq1UY)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:20 AM (qCMvj)
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"Newt says Scankles is lying her way through the campaign. Why isn't every Republican saying that?"
In the case of Jeb!, the optics would be a bit difficult for him to have gone from graciously giving Canquelles an award for meritorious "public service", to then abruptly pointing out that she is a dishonest bitch.
As for what's holding back the others from calling her out on her lies, let me proffer an Occam's Razor explanation: the by now traditional timorousness and incompetence of the Republican Party when dealing with opponents.
In the case of Jeb!, the optics would be a bit difficult for him to have gone from graciously giving Canquelles an award for meritorious "public service", to then abruptly pointing out that she is a dishonest bitch.
As for what's holding back the others from calling her out on her lies, let me proffer an Occam's Razor explanation: the by now traditional timorousness and incompetence of the Republican Party when dealing with opponents.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:21 AM (noWW6)
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In religion news:
Miley Cyrus Wears Jewish-Themed Leotard at James Franco's Bar Mitzvah
Cyrus performed while wearing a blue thong leotard, Star of David wristbands and silver thigh-high boots. Zac Efron also made an appearance, playing Franco's foreskin.
http://tinyurl.com/phmfztb
This sort of mockery used to end in the members of your immediate family becoming a pillar of Morton's Salt.
In religion news:
Miley Cyrus Wears Jewish-Themed Leotard at James Franco's Bar Mitzvah
Cyrus performed while wearing a blue thong leotard, Star of David wristbands and silver thigh-high boots. Zac Efron also made an appearance, playing Franco's foreskin.
http://tinyurl.com/phmfztb
This sort of mockery used to end in the members of your immediate family becoming a pillar of Morton's Salt.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 19, 2015 07:21 AM (kdS6q)
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I just pulled up the blinds and we have frost on all the roofs around the neighborhood.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 07:21 AM (t2KH5)
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You should see me in spandex, trincken HR. PM me
Posted by: Hitlery at October 19, 2015 07:22 AM (o9lmn)
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Oh my.
Republican Candidate for House is Obama Donor
Andrew Heaney maxed out to Obama's 2008 campaign
the washington free beacon
Oh my.
Republican Candidate for House is Obama Donor
Andrew Heaney maxed out to Obama's 2008 campaign
the washington free beacon
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:24 AM (qCMvj)
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Hey, baldy, did you ever do that cardiac stress test which had been of concern? I caught the thread where it had been mentioned but not any followup.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:25 AM (noWW6)
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>>>>We have more states than they do. Be careful what you wish for, a-holes!
Er. What for, anyway? I'm not giving them the traffic, and I'm curious.
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.They are all over the place on stuff, some of which is actually very reasonable. Term limits of 14 years for SCOTUS. One and done for President. 6 year term can't run for immediate reelection. They want to change the House redistricting rules and let each State appoint bi-partisan committees to decide on boundaries, that one is not a good idea IMO.
Er. What for, anyway? I'm not giving them the traffic, and I'm curious.
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.They are all over the place on stuff, some of which is actually very reasonable. Term limits of 14 years for SCOTUS. One and done for President. 6 year term can't run for immediate reelection. They want to change the House redistricting rules and let each State appoint bi-partisan committees to decide on boundaries, that one is not a good idea IMO.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 07:25 AM (iONHu)
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So my nephew calls me to catch up on Saturday. He's 30 and in the Navy. Says he really likes Bernie's domestic policy ideas, but his foreign policy ideas are not so great. Says Trump scares him but sees some good in what he says. I didn't know what to say. I just said, look, Bernie is an out and out socialist. That's not America, though we're more socialist than ever before, we can't go down that road. It was deflating. 30 years old and in the Navy and he likes what Bernie is peddling. Profound.
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 07:25 AM (e7T6D)
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*Walks past HR in spandex speedo*
Posted by: Odam's Theorem at October 19, 2015 07:25 AM (sI4OA)
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Fernandez has a piece over at PJMedia dated yesterday (18th) where he says :
" The current Saudi King was once the prince in charge of funding the Jihad, and his son the crown prince Nayef, was buddies with Osama bin Laden."
Now that is probably not news, nor unsurprising, but it was a surprise to me to have names made public. There always was the suspicion that 9/11 was carried out by Wahabi extremists but no one would say it was the government of Saudi Arabia. If you can say that a country with 'strong man rule' has a government. Even in a Monarch (or strong man rule) there are still factions in opposition to the king. You might be able to buy loyalty for a time, but over generations that loyalty tends to evaporate as those who were once bought begin to believe they should be king.
Fernandez points out that the Russians in Syria, the Iranians, and Osama bin Laden left overs, all pose a threat to Saudi Arabia.
With the absence of credible American influence, brought about as a deliberate policy choice of Obama, the middle east will have no loyalty to US Foreign Policy. Add in the domestic (US) factional divide, also a deliberate policy of Obama, and one can see that the US will be a hundred years, or more undoing the damage to the US as a result of Obama's election, and that assumes the damage can be repaired.
" The current Saudi King was once the prince in charge of funding the Jihad, and his son the crown prince Nayef, was buddies with Osama bin Laden."
Now that is probably not news, nor unsurprising, but it was a surprise to me to have names made public. There always was the suspicion that 9/11 was carried out by Wahabi extremists but no one would say it was the government of Saudi Arabia. If you can say that a country with 'strong man rule' has a government. Even in a Monarch (or strong man rule) there are still factions in opposition to the king. You might be able to buy loyalty for a time, but over generations that loyalty tends to evaporate as those who were once bought begin to believe they should be king.
Fernandez points out that the Russians in Syria, the Iranians, and Osama bin Laden left overs, all pose a threat to Saudi Arabia.
With the absence of credible American influence, brought about as a deliberate policy choice of Obama, the middle east will have no loyalty to US Foreign Policy. Add in the domestic (US) factional divide, also a deliberate policy of Obama, and one can see that the US will be a hundred years, or more undoing the damage to the US as a result of Obama's election, and that assumes the damage can be repaired.
Posted by: Hayfield Volkovski at October 19, 2015 07:27 AM (vqsBZ)
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Oh my.
Republican Candidate for House is Obama Donor
Andrew Heaney maxed out to Obama's 2008 campaign
the washington free beacon
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:24 AM (qCMvj)
And that's our problem. A lot of the "establishment" are Democrats who ran as Republicans because they wouldn't have a career in the Democratic Party.
Republican Candidate for House is Obama Donor
Andrew Heaney maxed out to Obama's 2008 campaign
the washington free beacon
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:24 AM (qCMvj)
And that's our problem. A lot of the "establishment" are Democrats who ran as Republicans because they wouldn't have a career in the Democratic Party.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 07:28 AM (J+mig)
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And that's our problem. A lot of the "establishment"
are Democrats who ran as Republicans because they wouldn't have a
career in the Democratic Party.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 07:28 AM (J+mig)
trojans everywherewe really need to learn from this
are Democrats who ran as Republicans because they wouldn't have a
career in the Democratic Party.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 07:28 AM (J+mig)
trojans everywherewe really need to learn from this
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:30 AM (qCMvj)
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"I heard that Chris Minz was behind a door blocking shooter from entering the classroom he was in."
What I've heard is that when the nutbag killer (won't dignify his name by invoking it) paused to change magazines in mid-rampage after shooting the instructor and several students, the remaining students just passively stood there and waited for him to finish reloading and to resume murdering them.
I would say "special snowflakes" and "kids these days", and to be sure that accounts for some of this, but there were also continuing-education adult students in that room who were in their forties, who didn't make a move to bum-rush the maniac.
Nation of sheep.
What I've heard is that when the nutbag killer (won't dignify his name by invoking it) paused to change magazines in mid-rampage after shooting the instructor and several students, the remaining students just passively stood there and waited for him to finish reloading and to resume murdering them.
I would say "special snowflakes" and "kids these days", and to be sure that accounts for some of this, but there were also continuing-education adult students in that room who were in their forties, who didn't make a move to bum-rush the maniac.
Nation of sheep.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:33 AM (noWW6)
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Look, a president's time in office is his "administration." If you strongly feel the opposition is a dictator-in-waiting, you call it a "regime." That's an insult. It is never correct to call a presidential term his "reign." And, everybody's doing it.
In fairness, the platform for this gallows was nailed together 50 years ago, when American history was divided up into presidential eras. And here we all are, "weeping for the Republic" while spatting over which Man on A White Horse is going to ride in and restore our liberties. In his "reign."
In fairness, the platform for this gallows was nailed together 50 years ago, when American history was divided up into presidential eras. And here we all are, "weeping for the Republic" while spatting over which Man on A White Horse is going to ride in and restore our liberties. In his "reign."
Posted by: Stringer Davis at October 19, 2015 07:35 AM (xq1UY)
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Meanwhile, "situationaly progressive":
A group of actors and local theatre owners have filed suit against Actors Equity seeking to overturn the unions decision to force small legit theatres in Los Angeles to pay their actors minimum wage. The plaintiffs, including actors Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and former SAG president Ed Asner, claim the unions minimum wage mandate will destroy local theatre.
http://tinyurl.com/qc8nn76
Meanwhile, "situationaly progressive":
A group of actors and local theatre owners have filed suit against Actors Equity seeking to overturn the unions decision to force small legit theatres in Los Angeles to pay their actors minimum wage. The plaintiffs, including actors Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and former SAG president Ed Asner, claim the unions minimum wage mandate will destroy local theatre.
http://tinyurl.com/qc8nn76
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 19, 2015 07:35 AM (kdS6q)
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Assuming he is now telling the truth, Chris Mintz is still courageous (?). I just don't like being manipulated then attacked (elsewhere) when I commented on the dishonesty of lying to raise money. I understand people wanting to help their "hero" relative, but don't lie to good people. Seems like fraud to me. They are still raising money on the lies, BTW.
Posted by: Baldy at October 19, 2015 07:35 AM (sEXjW)
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I'm flying to Orlando today. Staying on Disney property for an industry conference. Anyone here familiar with the area? Are there any off-property site (restaurants, bars, etc.) I should side trip to?
Posted by: Humid Abdomen at October 19, 2015 07:39 AM (5buP8)
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Kerry Pal Being Paid $100K A Month To Advocate For Ukraine
It pays to be friends with Kerry.
...
While the people of Ukraine -- and the West -- suffer from Kerry's incompetence, his longtime "close personal friend", his largest fundraiser, Ben Barnes (pictured above) is getting very rich in the region Kerry screwed up.
A Public Relations industry news site, Everything PR News exclusively revealed today, "The Ben Barnes Group, led by Ben Barnes, the former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives has been hired effective October 15th, 2015 by a shadowy law firm based in the British Virgin Islands with close ties to Ukrainian Prime Minister Petro Poroshenko at the fee of $100,000 per month."
Barnes was the third largest Democratic donor in America from 1999 to 2004, top fund-raiser of the John Kerry presidential campaign and has a house near Kerry's in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
truthrevolt.org
Kerry Pal Being Paid $100K A Month To Advocate For Ukraine
It pays to be friends with Kerry.
...
While the people of Ukraine -- and the West -- suffer from Kerry's incompetence, his longtime "close personal friend", his largest fundraiser, Ben Barnes (pictured above) is getting very rich in the region Kerry screwed up.
A Public Relations industry news site, Everything PR News exclusively revealed today, "The Ben Barnes Group, led by Ben Barnes, the former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives has been hired effective October 15th, 2015 by a shadowy law firm based in the British Virgin Islands with close ties to Ukrainian Prime Minister Petro Poroshenko at the fee of $100,000 per month."
Barnes was the third largest Democratic donor in America from 1999 to 2004, top fund-raiser of the John Kerry presidential campaign and has a house near Kerry's in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
truthrevolt.org
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:41 AM (qCMvj)
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>>>What I've heard is that when the nutbag killer (won't dignify his name
by invoking it) paused to change magazines in mid-rampage after shooting
the instructor and several students, the remaining students just
passively stood there and waited for him to finish reloading and to
resume murdering them.
I would say "special snowflakes" and "kids
these days", and to be sure that accounts for some of this, but there
were also continuing-education adult students in that room who were in
their forties, who didn't make a move to bum-rush the maniac.
Nation of sheep.
.
.
.It's not really the kids fault. They did exactly what they have been taught to do. Never confront anyone be nice and maybe you won't get shot, that kind of stuff. Parents and Society are to blame for the deaths of those kids. I mean come on young girls are taught to pee on a rapist instead of trying to resist or get away from them.
by invoking it) paused to change magazines in mid-rampage after shooting
the instructor and several students, the remaining students just
passively stood there and waited for him to finish reloading and to
resume murdering them.
I would say "special snowflakes" and "kids
these days", and to be sure that accounts for some of this, but there
were also continuing-education adult students in that room who were in
their forties, who didn't make a move to bum-rush the maniac.
Nation of sheep.
.
.
.It's not really the kids fault. They did exactly what they have been taught to do. Never confront anyone be nice and maybe you won't get shot, that kind of stuff. Parents and Society are to blame for the deaths of those kids. I mean come on young girls are taught to pee on a rapist instead of trying to resist or get away from them.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 07:41 AM (iONHu)
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"With the absence of credible American influence, brought about as a
deliberate policy choice of Obama, the middle east will have no loyalty
to US Foreign Policy."
The ability of the US to alter outcomes in the region is vanishing anyway. The American military is operationally hollowed out, and is shrinking fast, and is led by preposterous popinjays more concerned with transgender promotion opportunities than with warfighting.
So what are the implications for a Middle East with no U.S. involvement?
The Saudis have said that if Iran goes nuclear, they will do likewise. Well, it looks like Barky has enabled a nuclear-armed Iran, so expect the House of Saud to follow shortly.
I would not be in ANY way averse to watching Tehran and Riyadh have buckets of sunshine both kicked over on them.
deliberate policy choice of Obama, the middle east will have no loyalty
to US Foreign Policy."
The ability of the US to alter outcomes in the region is vanishing anyway. The American military is operationally hollowed out, and is shrinking fast, and is led by preposterous popinjays more concerned with transgender promotion opportunities than with warfighting.
So what are the implications for a Middle East with no U.S. involvement?
The Saudis have said that if Iran goes nuclear, they will do likewise. Well, it looks like Barky has enabled a nuclear-armed Iran, so expect the House of Saud to follow shortly.
I would not be in ANY way averse to watching Tehran and Riyadh have buckets of sunshine both kicked over on them.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:42 AM (noWW6)
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Meanwhile, "situationaly progressive":
A group of actors and local theatre owners have filed suit against Actors Equity seeking to overturn the unions decision to force small legit theatres in Los Angeles to pay their actors minimum wage. The plaintiffs, including actors Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and former SAG president Ed Asner, claim the unions minimum wage mandate will destroy local theatre.
http://tinyurl.com/qc8nn76
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 19, 2015 07:35 AM (kdS6q)
you can only laugh
then cry
(maybe if they open up a McDonald's inside the theater...)
A group of actors and local theatre owners have filed suit against Actors Equity seeking to overturn the unions decision to force small legit theatres in Los Angeles to pay their actors minimum wage. The plaintiffs, including actors Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and former SAG president Ed Asner, claim the unions minimum wage mandate will destroy local theatre.
http://tinyurl.com/qc8nn76
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 19, 2015 07:35 AM (kdS6q)
you can only laugh
then cry
(maybe if they open up a McDonald's inside the theater...)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:42 AM (qCMvj)
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:43 AM (qCMvj)
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I'm flying to Orlando today. Staying on Disney property for an industry
conference. Anyone here familiar with the area? Are there any
off-property site (restaurants, bars, etc.) I should side trip to?
Posted by: Humid Abdomen at October 19, 2015 07:39 AM (5buP
I'm from Central Florida. There's a lot of good places to eat, but I'd avoid the off-property bars. Whole damn state's full of drama queens, druggies, and crazy people. Going bar hopping in any of the major cities is a good way to get shot, stabbed, or mugged by someone hopped up on bath salts and meth - at the same time. Because to the gutter trash of Florida, one drug at a time is amateur hour.
I'm flying to Orlando today. Staying on Disney property for an industry
conference. Anyone here familiar with the area? Are there any
off-property site (restaurants, bars, etc.) I should side trip to?
Posted by: Humid Abdomen at October 19, 2015 07:39 AM (5buP
I'm from Central Florida. There's a lot of good places to eat, but I'd avoid the off-property bars. Whole damn state's full of drama queens, druggies, and crazy people. Going bar hopping in any of the major cities is a good way to get shot, stabbed, or mugged by someone hopped up on bath salts and meth - at the same time. Because to the gutter trash of Florida, one drug at a time is amateur hour.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 07:45 AM (J+mig)
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How can any employer not pay minimum wage? Is there a special exemption for actors that exempts their employer from obeying the minimum wage laws in California?
Posted by: Hayfield Volkovski at October 19, 2015 07:46 AM (vqsBZ)
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over at breitbart
Violence Escalates in Jerusalem and West Bank
if iran had the bomb, they would have already used it
Violence Escalates in Jerusalem and West Bank
if iran had the bomb, they would have already used it
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:46 AM (qCMvj)
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26 It's election day in Canada, a nation rumored to lie somewhere North of the Dakotas.
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I've heard of this 'Canada'. Aren't they the people defending us against the onslaught of desperate Russian refugees, transported in their Bear airplanes?
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I've heard of this 'Canada'. Aren't they the people defending us against the onslaught of desperate Russian refugees, transported in their Bear airplanes?
Posted by: MTF at October 19, 2015 07:46 AM (TxJGV)
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How can any employer not pay minimum wage? Is there a special exemption
for actors that exempts their employer from obeying the minimum wage
laws in California?
Posted by: Hayfield Volkovski at October 19, 2015 07:46 AM (vqsBZ)
Knowing how Democrat machine politics works? Probably. They always make special rules for their friends and supporters. One set for the ruling class and the cronies, another set for the unpeople.
How can any employer not pay minimum wage? Is there a special exemption
for actors that exempts their employer from obeying the minimum wage
laws in California?
Posted by: Hayfield Volkovski at October 19, 2015 07:46 AM (vqsBZ)
Knowing how Democrat machine politics works? Probably. They always make special rules for their friends and supporters. One set for the ruling class and the cronies, another set for the unpeople.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 07:46 AM (J+mig)
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One scene in the book Downfall by Max Hastings really stuck with me.Finding out that FDR had died one airman wept and said " He's was my leader from when I was 10 years old".I found that very disturbing.
Posted by: steevy at October 19, 2015 07:47 AM (8HTq1)
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Baldy, I gave to Mintz. I don't feel duped. It was bad reporting early on I guess, but I found early that he was wounded trying to bar the door. Not shot in chest, as that would have likely been fatal, but wounded all over, though I think a rib was broken or nicked... but doesn't matter.
He tried. The folks trying to tear him down are promoting these school shootings as hoaxes , ie, part of a plan.. ie, nuts. Dig a bit and they are likely to believe that fire doesn't melt steel and there weren't any planes on 9/11. Don't care to go there. Mintz stood up and fought back when everyone else accepted their fate. The more folks fight back , the easier to restore that to the default than the current sheep mode.
He tried. The folks trying to tear him down are promoting these school shootings as hoaxes , ie, part of a plan.. ie, nuts. Dig a bit and they are likely to believe that fire doesn't melt steel and there weren't any planes on 9/11. Don't care to go there. Mintz stood up and fought back when everyone else accepted their fate. The more folks fight back , the easier to restore that to the default than the current sheep mode.
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 07:49 AM (e7T6D)
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In smart milblog news, the The F-4(FV)S concept for a swing-wing Phantom:
http://tinyurl.com/nhc88ra
In smart milblog news, the The F-4(FV)S concept for a swing-wing Phantom:
http://tinyurl.com/nhc88ra
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 19, 2015 07:49 AM (kdS6q)
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"I just said, look, Bernie is an out and out socialist. That's not
America, though we're more socialist than ever before, we can't go down
that road."
Here in the SF Bay Area, *everyone* is in Feel The Bern mania mode.
Comparable to Obama 2008.
The fastest way I have found to harsh their mellow is to point out that AMERICA ALREADY CANNOT PAY FOR THE SOCIALISM THAT AMERICA HAS ALREADY IMPLEMENTED.
I go on to observe that THE BILLS WE HAVE ALREADY RUNG UP FOR OUR EXISTING SOCIALIST PROGRAMS ARE LARGER THAN THE ENTIRE POOL OF PRIVATE CAPITAL ON THE PLANET. THIS IS NOT A MINOR SHORTFALL. THIS IS IMPENDING CATASTROPHE.
And they want moar socialism, I ask them? (Nervous chuckles in response.)
However, since the sum total of acceptable conservative candidates in the race is zero (0), it looks as though I may end up voting for Sanders as a thumb in the eye to Clinton, and as a let-it-burn accelerant.
It's not like voting Republican is going to make America less socialist. I got disabused of that nonsensical idea a long time ago, by voting Republican and then observing the actual outcomes.
America, though we're more socialist than ever before, we can't go down
that road."
Here in the SF Bay Area, *everyone* is in Feel The Bern mania mode.
Comparable to Obama 2008.
The fastest way I have found to harsh their mellow is to point out that AMERICA ALREADY CANNOT PAY FOR THE SOCIALISM THAT AMERICA HAS ALREADY IMPLEMENTED.
I go on to observe that THE BILLS WE HAVE ALREADY RUNG UP FOR OUR EXISTING SOCIALIST PROGRAMS ARE LARGER THAN THE ENTIRE POOL OF PRIVATE CAPITAL ON THE PLANET. THIS IS NOT A MINOR SHORTFALL. THIS IS IMPENDING CATASTROPHE.
And they want moar socialism, I ask them? (Nervous chuckles in response.)
However, since the sum total of acceptable conservative candidates in the race is zero (0), it looks as though I may end up voting for Sanders as a thumb in the eye to Clinton, and as a let-it-burn accelerant.
It's not like voting Republican is going to make America less socialist. I got disabused of that nonsensical idea a long time ago, by voting Republican and then observing the actual outcomes.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (noWW6)
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wut?
CNN was supporting this? CNN was supporting a terrorist family?
CNN FAIL: EFFORT TO RAISE MONEY FOR 'CLOCK BOY' AHMED FALLS FLAT
CNN failed in their recent effort to promote an online fundraiser for 'Clock Boy' Ahmed Mohamed. A donation drive fell far short of its $100,000 stated goal despite the news organization helping to bring worldwide attention to it.
news advocating for demented pigs?
CNN was supporting this? CNN was supporting a terrorist family?
CNN FAIL: EFFORT TO RAISE MONEY FOR 'CLOCK BOY' AHMED FALLS FLAT
CNN failed in their recent effort to promote an online fundraiser for 'Clock Boy' Ahmed Mohamed. A donation drive fell far short of its $100,000 stated goal despite the news organization helping to bring worldwide attention to it.
news advocating for demented pigs?
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (qCMvj)
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Have at you!
Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (rwI+c)
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What the safety guy at my old place used to say was for everybody to use good posture when sitting and get up and walk around periodically.
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I think posture is important. I'm trying to improve mine because I'm a voucher. Smartphones make posture bad too.
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I think posture is important. I'm trying to improve mine because I'm a voucher. Smartphones make posture bad too.
Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (cbfNE)
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83 Retribution not Downfall.
Posted by: steevy at October 19, 2015 07:51 AM (8HTq1)
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However, since the sum total of acceptable conservative candidates in the race is zero (0), it looks as though I may end up voting for Sanders as a thumb in the eye to Clinton, and as a let-it-burn accelerant.
It's not like voting Republican is going to make America less socialist. I got disabused of that nonsensical idea a long time ago, by voting Republican and then observing the actual outcomes.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (noWW6)
Also, are they willing to give up their retirement funds and Social Security to help their cause?
ha
It's not like voting Republican is going to make America less socialist. I got disabused of that nonsensical idea a long time ago, by voting Republican and then observing the actual outcomes.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (noWW6)
Also, are they willing to give up their retirement funds and Social Security to help their cause?
ha
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:52 AM (qCMvj)
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I'm trying to improve mine because I'm a voucher. Smartphones make posture bad too.
Ruined spelling, too.
Ruined spelling, too.
Posted by: Snoodling World Champion 1997 at October 19, 2015 07:52 AM (k9qR4)
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Nation of sheep. Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:33 AM
While there are a few gutsy types with either the training or native instincts to react in this situation and go after the killer, I suspect the vast majority of people -- including you, and I -- would reacted in much the same way as those students did.
And I'm not going to pin the blame on "society" and "parents." Seems clear the situation generated plenty of sensory overload, and even a few genuine Heroes might have frozen.
Easy enough to come up with plenty of "they should haves" and "why didn't someones" on Monday morning. Much more difficult to do it on the spot.
All blame rests squarely with the shooter.
While there are a few gutsy types with either the training or native instincts to react in this situation and go after the killer, I suspect the vast majority of people -- including you, and I -- would reacted in much the same way as those students did.
And I'm not going to pin the blame on "society" and "parents." Seems clear the situation generated plenty of sensory overload, and even a few genuine Heroes might have frozen.
Easy enough to come up with plenty of "they should haves" and "why didn't someones" on Monday morning. Much more difficult to do it on the spot.
All blame rests squarely with the shooter.
Posted by: MrScribbler at October 19, 2015 07:53 AM (eUxuB)
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63 So my nephew calls me to catch up on Saturday. He's 30 and in the Navy. Says he really likes Bernie's domestic policy ideas, but his foreign policy ideas are not so great. Says Trump scares him but sees some good in what he says. I didn't know what to say. I just said, look, Bernie is an out and out socialist. That's not America, though we're more socialist than ever before, we can't go down that road. It was deflating. 30 years old and in the Navy and he likes what Bernie is peddling. Profound.
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 07:25 AM (e7T6D)
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I knew a guy in college that was out and out socialist/communist that was in the military in the late 80's.
The thought amongst us was that the military is very "socialistic" and command oriented structure that may influence people along that path.
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 07:25 AM (e7T6D)
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I knew a guy in college that was out and out socialist/communist that was in the military in the late 80's.
The thought amongst us was that the military is very "socialistic" and command oriented structure that may influence people along that path.
Posted by: Make America Great Again at October 19, 2015 07:53 AM (LXJ1e)
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Morning horde.
How the hell did i almost post on a Zarqawi thread from 2004? Gonna be one of those days.
How the hell did i almost post on a Zarqawi thread from 2004? Gonna be one of those days.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at October 19, 2015 07:54 AM (lwg8q)
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breitbart
NORTH KOREA BANS ABORTION AND BIRTH CONTROL TO COUNTER FALLING BIRTH RATE
there ya have it
Leader Kim Jong Un reportedly decided to impose the ban on birth control and abortion solely because he believes such a ban will improve the economy.
NORTH KOREA BANS ABORTION AND BIRTH CONTROL TO COUNTER FALLING BIRTH RATE
there ya have it
Leader Kim Jong Un reportedly decided to impose the ban on birth control and abortion solely because he believes such a ban will improve the economy.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:54 AM (qCMvj)
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80 over at breitbart
Violence Escalates in Jerusalem and West Bank
if iran had the bomb, they would have already used it
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:46 AM (qCMvj)
They (and we) do. And should. Con gusto.
Violence Escalates in Jerusalem and West Bank
if iran had the bomb, they would have already used it
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:46 AM (qCMvj)
They (and we) do. And should. Con gusto.
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2015 07:54 AM (oxuiq)
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96 breitbart
NORTH KOREA BANS ABORTION AND BIRTH CONTROL TO COUNTER FALLING BIRTH RATE
there ya have it
Leader Kim Jong Un reportedly decided to impose the ban on birth control and abortion solely because he believes such a ban will improve the economy.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:54 AM (qCMvj)
Can newborns live on breast-fed dirt and tree bark?
NORTH KOREA BANS ABORTION AND BIRTH CONTROL TO COUNTER FALLING BIRTH RATE
there ya have it
Leader Kim Jong Un reportedly decided to impose the ban on birth control and abortion solely because he believes such a ban will improve the economy.
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:54 AM (qCMvj)
Can newborns live on breast-fed dirt and tree bark?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 19, 2015 07:55 AM (oxuiq)
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The Susan G Koman walk took place in downtown Atlanta or someplace here in Georgia. Spandex should not come in plus sizes.
Between those pink-everything Komen bitches and the white girls and their pumpkin spice everything, they are ruining what used to be my favorite month.
Between those pink-everything Komen bitches and the white girls and their pumpkin spice everything, they are ruining what used to be my favorite month.
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 07:56 AM (O7MnT)
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Steevy... correct and great book!
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 07:57 AM (e7T6D)
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I knew a guy in college that was out and out socialist/communist that was in the military in the late 80's.
One of my best friends from college retired from the AF as a bird colonel is one of the loopiest leftards I know.
One of my best friends from college retired from the AF as a bird colonel is one of the loopiest leftards I know.
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 07:57 AM (O7MnT)
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Staying on Disney property for an industry conference.
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Cool! Which hotel are you at?
Are you gonna get WDW tickets? I love that place.
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Cool! Which hotel are you at?
Are you gonna get WDW tickets? I love that place.
Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 07:58 AM (cbfNE)
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>>87CNN failed in their recent effort to promote an online fundraiser for 'Clock Boy' Ahmed Mohamed. A donation drive fell far short of its $100,000 stated goal despite the news organization helping to bring worldwide attention to it.
news advocating for demented pigs?
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (
Why the hell would an international new organization need to raise money to 'draw attention' to something it considers news???
news advocating for demented pigs?
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (
Why the hell would an international new organization need to raise money to 'draw attention' to something it considers news???
Posted by: Lea at October 19, 2015 07:59 AM (vmMMi)
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"They want to change the House redistricting rules and let each State
appoint bi-partisan committees to decide on boundaries, that one is not a
good idea IMO."
Here in Commiefornia, we had Governator Ahnuld der Schtuppenfuhrer shove through one of those "bipartisan commission" arrangements to do redistricting.
The Democrats initially panicked, as the worst-gerrymandered districts in CA were all held by them.
The Democrats then realized that they had to buckle down on the business of cynically gaming the system, including taking longtime Democratic supporters and relabeling them as "Republican" candidates for the commission. Meanwhile, the actual Republicans passively and ineffectually farted about while the Democrats were working with focused determination.
End result of the "bipartisan redistricting commission"? Worse gerrymandering than ever, and a brand new supermajority of Democrats in the CA state legislature.
appoint bi-partisan committees to decide on boundaries, that one is not a
good idea IMO."
Here in Commiefornia, we had Governator Ahnuld der Schtuppenfuhrer shove through one of those "bipartisan commission" arrangements to do redistricting.
The Democrats initially panicked, as the worst-gerrymandered districts in CA were all held by them.
The Democrats then realized that they had to buckle down on the business of cynically gaming the system, including taking longtime Democratic supporters and relabeling them as "Republican" candidates for the commission. Meanwhile, the actual Republicans passively and ineffectually farted about while the Democrats were working with focused determination.
End result of the "bipartisan redistricting commission"? Worse gerrymandering than ever, and a brand new supermajority of Democrats in the CA state legislature.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:59 AM (noWW6)
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A group of actors and local theatre owners have filed suit against Actors Equity seeking to overturn the unions decision to force small legit theatres in Los Angeles to pay their actors minimum wage. The plaintiffs, including actors Ed Harris, Amy Madigan and former SAG president Ed Asner, claim the unions minimum wage mandate will destroy local theatre.
http://tinyurl.com/qc8nn76
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 19, 2015 07:35 AM (kdS6q)
Shit sandwiches not so tasty when you're forced to eat them, eh, Eds?
http://tinyurl.com/qc8nn76
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 19, 2015 07:35 AM (kdS6q)
Shit sandwiches not so tasty when you're forced to eat them, eh, Eds?
Posted by: Gem at October 19, 2015 07:59 AM (c+gwp)
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CNN failed in their recent effort to promote an
online fundraiser for 'Clock Boy' Ahmed Mohamed. A donation drive fell
far short of its $100,000 stated goal despite the news organization
helping to bring worldwide attention to it.
news advocating for demented pigs?
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (qCMvj)
Nope, no bias there.
online fundraiser for 'Clock Boy' Ahmed Mohamed. A donation drive fell
far short of its $100,000 stated goal despite the news organization
helping to bring worldwide attention to it.
news advocating for demented pigs?
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 07:50 AM (qCMvj)
Nope, no bias there.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at October 19, 2015 08:00 AM (DiZBp)
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Meanwhile, the actual Republicans passively and
ineffectually farted about while the Democrats were working with focused
determination.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:59 AM (noWW6)
In other words, business as usual in the Republican Party.
ineffectually farted about while the Democrats were working with focused
determination.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:59 AM (noWW6)
In other words, business as usual in the Republican Party.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:00 AM (J+mig)
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pleasant thought (check out the picture)
SNAKES ON A BEACH COURTESY OF EL NINO
Deadly sea snakes showed up this week on a California beach for the first time in over thirty years thanks to warm El Nino waters.
Ana Iker was walking down the Silver Strand beach in Oxnard on Thursday with her two kids and Chihuahua when someone pointed out the creature, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. Iker said of the family's reaction to the approximately 15-inch snake, "We were all staring at it in disbelief."
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2015/10/17/snakes-beach-courtesy-el-nino/
time to put on the music and make some green tomato chutney - 5 pounds of green tomatoes to process!
have a good one
SNAKES ON A BEACH COURTESY OF EL NINO
Deadly sea snakes showed up this week on a California beach for the first time in over thirty years thanks to warm El Nino waters.
Ana Iker was walking down the Silver Strand beach in Oxnard on Thursday with her two kids and Chihuahua when someone pointed out the creature, according to the Los Angeles Daily News. Iker said of the family's reaction to the approximately 15-inch snake, "We were all staring at it in disbelief."
http://www.breitbart.com/california/2015/10/17/snakes-beach-courtesy-el-nino/
time to put on the music and make some green tomato chutney - 5 pounds of green tomatoes to process!
have a good one
Posted by: artisanal 'ette at October 19, 2015 08:00 AM (qCMvj)
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Hmm. Headache's making me crabby today. Sorry if I've been a total sourpuss today.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:00 AM (J+mig)
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I saw Darwinism in action yesterday: after a lovely hike yesterday, we drove through an adjacent county park that features an elk herd. The (BIG) bull elk was escorting his harem past the visitors center. It was a gorgeous day, w/lots of people milling around. Mr. Elk was desirous of munching acorns under the pin oaks. After 2 bluff charges, and much laughter from the assembly of idiots, he charged the crowd, and ended up with a 5-6 y/o boy on the ground. His dad reached in and snatched him before the elk could do more damage. The kid ended up w/a nasty puncture wound to his upper arm. He probably missed FAR worse injuries by inches.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:00 AM (5buP8)
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@83 Right. And, one black sailor with an accordion made him a saint forever.
I've seen that footage more than the one where the bomb takes the B-24 wing off.
@63 'Tis pity 'tis true. When I was a junior federal civil servant, I worked with mostly retired or multi-term ex-military ("double-dippers" and "ten-pointers") and they were SDS red, to a man. Not just Nam vets, either. In the long run, I came up with two possible explanations:
There is a creature we used to call a "G.I. Intellectual." In the days before military-endorsed continuing education, guys would go to a lonely duty station (think LORAN here) with Just One Big Book, read it several times, and really think it over. With no context, comparison, or guidance, some real 'idees fixe' resulted. Of course, in modern education, the red is baked-in anyway.
Also, there is no more perfect socialist society than the military, for certain values of socialist or military. In action or in the garrison, the oddest theories can be made to yield a good-looking result if there is total buy-in, which you can get in the military by several means but you cannot get in open society by any means. Living in these surroundings for a long time can have a strange effect on men.
I've seen that footage more than the one where the bomb takes the B-24 wing off.
@63 'Tis pity 'tis true. When I was a junior federal civil servant, I worked with mostly retired or multi-term ex-military ("double-dippers" and "ten-pointers") and they were SDS red, to a man. Not just Nam vets, either. In the long run, I came up with two possible explanations:
There is a creature we used to call a "G.I. Intellectual." In the days before military-endorsed continuing education, guys would go to a lonely duty station (think LORAN here) with Just One Big Book, read it several times, and really think it over. With no context, comparison, or guidance, some real 'idees fixe' resulted. Of course, in modern education, the red is baked-in anyway.
Also, there is no more perfect socialist society than the military, for certain values of socialist or military. In action or in the garrison, the oddest theories can be made to yield a good-looking result if there is total buy-in, which you can get in the military by several means but you cannot get in open society by any means. Living in these surroundings for a long time can have a strange effect on men.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at October 19, 2015 08:01 AM (xq1UY)
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Ruined spelling, too.
Posted by: Snoodling World Champion 1997 at October 19, 2015 07:52 AM (k9qR4)
So troooooo
Though in my case it's this stupid kindle.
Keeps turning auto cucumber back on.
Posted by: Snoodling World Champion 1997 at October 19, 2015 07:52 AM (k9qR4)
So troooooo
Though in my case it's this stupid kindle.
Keeps turning auto cucumber back on.
Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 08:01 AM (cbfNE)
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It's Monday. Has Hillary Clinton been indicted yet?
Posted by: Fritz at October 19, 2015 08:02 AM (UzPAd)
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They have a scene in Unbroken where the Japanese camp command announces FDR's death.Only one guy breaks down and cries.So that was encouraging.
Posted by: steevy at October 19, 2015 08:02 AM (8HTq1)
Posted by: AltonJackson at October 19, 2015 08:02 AM (ZQfW9)
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One scene in the book Downfall by Max Hastings really stuck with me.Finding out that FDR had died one airman wept and said " He's was my leader from when I was 10 years old".I found that very disturbing.
Posted by: steevy at October 19, 2015 07:47 AM (8HTq1)
Well, you have to understand that the poor lad was subjugated to my propaganda for about a decade before I croaked so he thought I was a demi-god. Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo and I were not that different in our methods or philosophy just in how we delivered it to the public.
PP, Social Security, Eastern European post war slavery and Internment camps. Your welcome!
Posted by: steevy at October 19, 2015 07:47 AM (8HTq1)
Well, you have to understand that the poor lad was subjugated to my propaganda for about a decade before I croaked so he thought I was a demi-god. Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo and I were not that different in our methods or philosophy just in how we delivered it to the public.
PP, Social Security, Eastern European post war slavery and Internment camps. Your welcome!
Posted by: Zombie FDR at October 19, 2015 08:03 AM (D0NZx)
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Must be hunting season. Just heard shotgun blast. Single shot. Hope hunter got that eight pointer that's been strolling across my yard like he owns it.
Posted by: Odam's Theorem at October 19, 2015 08:05 AM (sI4OA)
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Cool! Which hotel are you at?
Are you gonna get WDW tickets? I love that place.
The conference is at the Disney yacht Club. I reg'd too late to stay there, so I booked in at The Dolphin. (Apparently a Sheraton property now?) I'm in Monday, out Wednesday, so I probably won't get to the park/rides much. I'd like[/] to recon Harry Potter World for the family, if there was a quick evening pass or something...
Are you gonna get WDW tickets? I love that place.
The conference is at the Disney yacht Club. I reg'd too late to stay there, so I booked in at The Dolphin. (Apparently a Sheraton property now?) I'm in Monday, out Wednesday, so I probably won't get to the park/rides much. I'd like[/] to recon Harry Potter World for the family, if there was a quick evening pass or something...
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:05 AM (5buP8)
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End result of the "bipartisan redistricting
commission"? Worse gerrymandering than ever, and a brand new
supermajority of Democrats in the CA state legislature. Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:59 AM
"Bipartisan" means "play by Democrat rules" these days, especially in California (a/k/a "North Tijuana"). It's a word that should be stricken from the dictionary.
Since most Republican officeholders are part of the Democrat majority these days, I suppose it doesn't make much difference.
commission"? Worse gerrymandering than ever, and a brand new
supermajority of Democrats in the CA state legislature. Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 07:59 AM
"Bipartisan" means "play by Democrat rules" these days, especially in California (a/k/a "North Tijuana"). It's a word that should be stricken from the dictionary.
Since most Republican officeholders are part of the Democrat majority these days, I suppose it doesn't make much difference.
Posted by: MrScribbler at October 19, 2015 08:06 AM (eUxuB)
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I'm still working on mastering those italics...
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:07 AM (5buP8)
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Shouldn't an unofficial ONT be called an UNT?
Posted by: Mama AJ at October 19, 2015 08:07 AM (nXeSu)
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Ok fellas, the idea that military service predisposes one to socialism is not born out by voting record or party affiliation.
Posted by: typo dynamofo at October 19, 2015 08:07 AM (i7JE3)
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122 Or the fact that the Democrats do everything in their power to keep military votes from counting.
Posted by: steevy at October 19, 2015 08:08 AM (8HTq1)
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"Staying on Disney property for an industry conference..."
For business, I always stayed at the Grand Cypress Resort, just off the Disney property. With the wife an kids, we always stayed at the Disney Yacht Club. It was always very easy to take the ferry to the parks and the pool was nice.
The Grand Cypress had a championship golf course and one good restaurant.
For business, I always stayed at the Grand Cypress Resort, just off the Disney property. With the wife an kids, we always stayed at the Disney Yacht Club. It was always very easy to take the ferry to the parks and the pool was nice.
The Grand Cypress had a championship golf course and one good restaurant.
Posted by: jwest at October 19, 2015 08:09 AM (Zs4uk)
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Steevy- That is what is known as a "clue".
Posted by: typo dynamofo at October 19, 2015 08:09 AM (i7JE3)
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So troooooo
Though in my case it's this stupid kindle.
Keeps turning auto cucumber back on.
Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 08:01 AM (cbfNE)
Oh...good. It's not just me. I thought I was going nuts, but Hal, er... Kindle thinks it knows better.
So troooooo
Though in my case it's this stupid kindle.
Keeps turning auto cucumber back on.
Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 08:01 AM (cbfNE)
Oh...good. It's not just me. I thought I was going nuts, but Hal, er... Kindle thinks it knows better.
Posted by: Gem at October 19, 2015 08:09 AM (c+gwp)
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Nope, no bias there. Posted by: TheQuietMan at October 19, 2015 08:00 AM
Nothing new. It would be more surprising to see a member of the MFM acting in an honest, fair way.
Clock Boy, after all, could be Choom Boy's son....
Nothing new. It would be more surprising to see a member of the MFM acting in an honest, fair way.
Clock Boy, after all, could be Choom Boy's son....
Posted by: MrScribbler at October 19, 2015 08:10 AM (eUxuB)
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Perhaps a stupid question but regarding the Marines - saw a license plate 'TM##NC'
What does that represent?
What does that represent?
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at October 19, 2015 08:11 AM (lwg8q)
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Prianka Chopra, the chick starring in the TV show "Quantico" is hotter than hot, and in recognition of that fact Pitbull has a video out in which he basically seems to be trying to persuade her to move to Miami. I think. I confess I can never understand the lyrics in his music, but I think that's what he is doing. And since I am frequently in Miami I am totes in favor of having Prianka Chopra around as much as possible.
Posted by: MTF at October 19, 2015 08:11 AM (TxJGV)
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114 They have a scene in Unbroken
If that film appeals to you at all, you have to read the book.
Angela Jolie really f'd it up: The war is only part of Louie's story. It's truly amazing. The day he took off on his mission, Louie cranked out a 5:00 minute mile. They thought he was the guy who would go 4:00. Must read.
I think Laura Hillenbrand is a closet conservative.
If that film appeals to you at all, you have to read the book.
Angela Jolie really f'd it up: The war is only part of Louie's story. It's truly amazing. The day he took off on his mission, Louie cranked out a 5:00 minute mile. They thought he was the guy who would go 4:00. Must read.
I think Laura Hillenbrand is a closet conservative.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:12 AM (5buP8)
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Must be hunting season. Just heard shotgun blast. Single shot. Hope hunter got that eight pointer that's been strolling across my yard like he owns it.
__________________
Animals just have no respect for property rights!
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Animals just have no respect for property rights!
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at October 19, 2015 08:12 AM (a31sM)
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(Angelina)
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:13 AM (5buP8)
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111... rings true to me. Especially the GI Genius.. I encountered a few of those back in the day. Heh heh. I only did one enlistment b/c I just didn't fit in the the ways of the culture... and I think a lot of it had to do with the socialist nature, especially when PC initiatives became more important for career than anything else. {debatable b/c peacetime military shit-stories go back as far as the eye can read } After 30 years in the FAA, it was sadly, mostly the same with them. The Government just simply attracts certain folks and nurtures them.
I do not know the cure, but the system is thoroughly infected with lefty socialists/commies who love projects and power-points and metrics and jack squat about wasting money or if someone can do the damn job. I have heard several buddies of mine talk about their experiences at large companies and it's there too in many ways. Silicon Valley stuff sounds down-right creepy, with their all-inclusive culture, transportation and food and events.. Maybe it's me...?
I do not know the cure, but the system is thoroughly infected with lefty socialists/commies who love projects and power-points and metrics and jack squat about wasting money or if someone can do the damn job. I have heard several buddies of mine talk about their experiences at large companies and it's there too in many ways. Silicon Valley stuff sounds down-right creepy, with their all-inclusive culture, transportation and food and events.. Maybe it's me...?
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 08:14 AM (e7T6D)
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Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:05 AM (5buP
I'm driving myself crazy trying to remember it. Tijuana Flats, I think? Crazy Mexican restaurant with a sauce bar that had about 50 different types of hot sauce on it, and they served a pretty mean quesadilla. If that's the place (I'm mostly sure of it), I'd recommend it.
Honestly, I didn't go to Orlando much except for about a year when I worked over there, and I didn't ever get time to stop for a fancy lunch unless I had a meeting. Come rush hour, the only thing I could think of was getting out before the roads became a total mess.
I'm driving myself crazy trying to remember it. Tijuana Flats, I think? Crazy Mexican restaurant with a sauce bar that had about 50 different types of hot sauce on it, and they served a pretty mean quesadilla. If that's the place (I'm mostly sure of it), I'd recommend it.
Honestly, I didn't go to Orlando much except for about a year when I worked over there, and I didn't ever get time to stop for a fancy lunch unless I had a meeting. Come rush hour, the only thing I could think of was getting out before the roads became a total mess.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:15 AM (J+mig)
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Good Morning Morons. Today is Monday, October 19, 2015. On this day in 1781 at Yorktown, Virginia, representatives of British commander Lord Cornwallis handed over Cornwallis' sword and formally surrendered to George Washington and the comte de Rochambeau. The British band played world turned upside down during the ceremony.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:41 AM (t2KH5)
So....George Washington beat Cornwallis at Rochambeau.
Who knew a well-placed nut kick ended the American Revolution?
History is fascinating!
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:41 AM (t2KH5)
So....George Washington beat Cornwallis at Rochambeau.
Who knew a well-placed nut kick ended the American Revolution?
History is fascinating!
Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2015 08:15 AM (KUa85)
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Cousins father in law owns the Italian restaurant in Disney. Cuz's wife is in Italy for two weeks interviewing for front line employees. Nice work if you can get it.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at October 19, 2015 08:16 AM (lwg8q)
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Maybe it's me...?
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 08:14 AM (e7T6D)
No, a lot of people find it weird. I am one of them. I think there is more of it today because Christianity has been declining. Everyone needs something to believe in and when you take away religion people start looking for other things to feed the need.
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 08:14 AM (e7T6D)
No, a lot of people find it weird. I am one of them. I think there is more of it today because Christianity has been declining. Everyone needs something to believe in and when you take away religion people start looking for other things to feed the need.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:19 AM (LTDSy)
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I think Laura Hillenbrand is a closet conservative. Robin, I don't think she's in the closet at all... but is no Amity Shales either. I really liked her first book, on TR and the Amazon river and highly recommend it. I haven't read Unbroken YET, but have it, as I also have her book on Garfield, which is supposed to be excellent... but I'm a undisciplined reader... I buy books and then set them aside..
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 08:19 AM (e7T6D)
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Animals just have no respect for property rights!Posted by: TrivialPursuer at October 19, 2015 08:12 AM (a31sM)
It's not that. They've become more aggressive over time, less spooked by people. It used to be they would bolt as soon as I walked out the back door. Now I have to walk toward them and get within about 50 feet before they even look up. That's when I take off running at them.
On a long enough time line I'm gonna catch one and punch its lights out. Though there's probably some animal cruelty law against that.
It's not that. They've become more aggressive over time, less spooked by people. It used to be they would bolt as soon as I walked out the back door. Now I have to walk toward them and get within about 50 feet before they even look up. That's when I take off running at them.
On a long enough time line I'm gonna catch one and punch its lights out. Though there's probably some animal cruelty law against that.
Posted by: Odam's Theorem at October 19, 2015 08:19 AM (sI4OA)
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Trump was on FOX and friends this AM ... Hasselbeck seems to really hate him, misrepresenting what he said repeatedly.
Trump did "admit" under cross examination that we were "safe" after 9/11, but he should have noted that our PC rules didn't sniff out Hissan, who killed 11 (?) just 8 months after Bush was out. And all the PC about not profiling for young male Arabs at airports is still not corrected.
Trump did "admit" under cross examination that we were "safe" after 9/11, but he should have noted that our PC rules didn't sniff out Hissan, who killed 11 (?) just 8 months after Bush was out. And all the PC about not profiling for young male Arabs at airports is still not corrected.
Posted by: Illiniwek at October 19, 2015 08:20 AM (dyyN5)
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Everyone needs something to believe in and when you take away religion people start looking for other things to feed the need.
So, that's why there are, like, 27 Steve Jobs movies in production?
So, that's why there are, like, 27 Steve Jobs movies in production?
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 08:21 AM (O7MnT)
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>>The 489th is a geographically separated unit under the 307th Bomb Wing, which is at Barksdale Air Force Base. It will operate in a classic association with the 7th Bomb Wing at Dyess flying the B-1B Lancer. The 7th Bomb Wing recently was placed under the operational control of the Eighth Air Force at Barksdale, part of a centralization of all national bomber components in one bomber community.
So using the historic name "489th" for a new configuration of people 'n stuff.
More details about bombers, the Eighth Air Force and other Barksdale stuff:
http://tinyurl.com/ok73vqq
So using the historic name "489th" for a new configuration of people 'n stuff.
More details about bombers, the Eighth Air Force and other Barksdale stuff:
http://tinyurl.com/ok73vqq
Posted by: Mama AJ at October 19, 2015 08:22 AM (nXeSu)
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No, a lot of people find it weird. I am one of
them. I think there is more of it today because Christianity has been
declining. Everyone needs something to believe in and when you take
away religion people start looking for other things to feed the need.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:19 AM (LTDSy)
And if your magical thinking (everyone has it, it's a trait we're all stuck with) can't latch onto God, it tends to latch onto the next biggest thing that affects your life, which is Government. Suddenly instead of a benevolent, all-powerful deity, you have a benevolent, all-powerful government. The belief is even more irrational, because God can not be disproven, while all of history disproves the benevolence of government.
them. I think there is more of it today because Christianity has been
declining. Everyone needs something to believe in and when you take
away religion people start looking for other things to feed the need.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:19 AM (LTDSy)
And if your magical thinking (everyone has it, it's a trait we're all stuck with) can't latch onto God, it tends to latch onto the next biggest thing that affects your life, which is Government. Suddenly instead of a benevolent, all-powerful deity, you have a benevolent, all-powerful government. The belief is even more irrational, because God can not be disproven, while all of history disproves the benevolence of government.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:22 AM (J+mig)
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141 Wait until the Obama movies start coming...
Posted by: steevy at October 19, 2015 08:22 AM (8HTq1)
145
Started reading Stephen Covey's Seven Habits.
Just at the first habit of being proactive. Got to thinking that conservatives/Republicans (myself included) are a reactive bunch of people. And it shows all the way up to its "leadership". I mean look at McConnell, every word out of his mouth is "we can't do that".
Just at the first habit of being proactive. Got to thinking that conservatives/Republicans (myself included) are a reactive bunch of people. And it shows all the way up to its "leadership". I mean look at McConnell, every word out of his mouth is "we can't do that".
Posted by: Make America Great Again at October 19, 2015 08:22 AM (LXJ1e)
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So, that's why there are, like, 27 Steve Jobs movies in production?
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 08:21 AM (O7MnT)
Yep. I don't understand the worship of the guy.
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 08:21 AM (O7MnT)
Yep. I don't understand the worship of the guy.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:23 AM (LTDSy)
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I do not know the cure, but the system is thoroughly infected with lefty socialists/commies who love projects and power-points and metrics and jack squat about wasting money or if someone can do the damn job.
It's part of the plan. The progressive cancer is nearing stage 4. All major institutions have been dosed, public and private. That's funny about PowerPoint. My pastor, a West point legacy, said they should have had a PowerPoint medal for the jr. officers, who prepared ever more amazing presentations for the senior officers.
It's part of the plan. The progressive cancer is nearing stage 4. All major institutions have been dosed, public and private. That's funny about PowerPoint. My pastor, a West point legacy, said they should have had a PowerPoint medal for the jr. officers, who prepared ever more amazing presentations for the senior officers.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:23 AM (5buP8)
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I thought Trump explained his comments really well with Chris Wallace this weekend. Clip available at the treehouse. Trump has successfully killed the notion that Jeb! was inevitable. And for that I'm thankful.
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 08:24 AM (e7T6D)
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My gaydar pings Justice Roberts. My opinion is that is why he uses his considerable writing skills to justify (call it what you will but it stinks). Blackmail. He isn't ready to come out of the closet.
Posted by: no one notices at October 19, 2015 08:24 AM (CzhL0)
Posted by: of course at October 19, 2015 08:26 AM (CzhL0)
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test
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at October 19, 2015 08:27 AM (E+yET)
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Just at the first habit of being proactive. Got to thinking that conservatives/Republicans (myself included) are a reactive bunch of people. And it shows all the way up to its "leadership". I mean look at McConnell, every word out of his mouth is "we can't do that". Posted by: Make America Great Again at October 19, 2015 08:22 AM (LXJ1e)
Our way is to find something that works and stick with it as long as it keeps working. Their way is to tell us that we're idiots for sticking with what works, throw it out, and try to institute the exact opposite so they can show off how smart they are.
Our way is to find something that works and stick with it as long as it keeps working. Their way is to tell us that we're idiots for sticking with what works, throw it out, and try to institute the exact opposite so they can show off how smart they are.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:27 AM (J+mig)
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If Steve Jobs had opened up a half-dozen manufacturing plants in the poorest parts of this country I'd give a shit about him. But no, he enriched China, not the people of China, the government. Fck him.
Posted by: Odam's Theorem at October 19, 2015 08:27 AM (sI4OA)
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Mornin' morons
Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at October 19, 2015 08:27 AM (E+yET)
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Fuck the GOP.
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at October 19, 2015 08:28 AM (u5gzz)
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Nov 20 is first shotgun season in Illinois. Archery started October 1.
I saw a nice 10 point on a trail cam ... mostly see does in the day.
I saw a nice 10 point on a trail cam ... mostly see does in the day.
Posted by: Illiniwek at October 19, 2015 08:28 AM (dyyN5)
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Took the toddler to the Museum of Play yesterday and holy cow was I whipped from chasing him around 2 floors plus mezzanine of just about every toy and activity and mock-ups and everything you could possibly do with kids. 3 hours and we still didn't get to half of it.
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:28 AM (3ZtZW)
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And if your magical thinking (everyone has it, it's a trait we're all stuck with) ........
I'm not a fan of the "magical thinking" phrasing. It implies that every belief in something greater than the material is just fantasy.
I'm not a fan of the "magical thinking" phrasing. It implies that every belief in something greater than the material is just fantasy.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:28 AM (LTDSy)
Posted by: Great Britain at October 19, 2015 08:29 AM (NF2Bf)
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"Trump did 'admit' under cross examination that we were 'safe' after 9/11"
The longstanding repeatedly stated goal of bin Laden, his overarching long term plan, was to commit a spectacular terror atrocity that would impel the USA to commit itself to an unwinnable long term war in the Middle East.
The reason why attacks stopped in the USA after 9/11 isn't because "Bush kept us safe". Bush's blundering and bureaucratic security theater couldn't have accomplished that.
The reason why the attacks stopped was that there was no longer any reason for AQ to engage in them. Bush responded in precisely the way that bin Laden had wished for Bush to respond: by rushing into the Mideast quagmire.
AQ then reprioritized its efforts away from attacking civilians in America to attacking the military in Iraq. Again in keeping with the bin Laden long term plan.
This stuff appears to be a bit over Trump's head.
The longstanding repeatedly stated goal of bin Laden, his overarching long term plan, was to commit a spectacular terror atrocity that would impel the USA to commit itself to an unwinnable long term war in the Middle East.
The reason why attacks stopped in the USA after 9/11 isn't because "Bush kept us safe". Bush's blundering and bureaucratic security theater couldn't have accomplished that.
The reason why the attacks stopped was that there was no longer any reason for AQ to engage in them. Bush responded in precisely the way that bin Laden had wished for Bush to respond: by rushing into the Mideast quagmire.
AQ then reprioritized its efforts away from attacking civilians in America to attacking the military in Iraq. Again in keeping with the bin Laden long term plan.
This stuff appears to be a bit over Trump's head.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 08:29 AM (noWW6)
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Blackmail. He isn't ready to come out of the closet.
I honestly don't think they need a plot that complicated. Gay or straight, you can just threaten anyone in DC by taking them off the list for CC Clubs/cocktail parties and "charity" galas. That's all that matters to the New Mandarins, a seat at the cool kids table...
I honestly don't think they need a plot that complicated. Gay or straight, you can just threaten anyone in DC by taking them off the list for CC Clubs/cocktail parties and "charity" galas. That's all that matters to the New Mandarins, a seat at the cool kids table...
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:29 AM (5buP8)
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>>>> Fuck the GOP.
At that museum, they had a "pin the tail on the elephant" game from 1888 with Grand Old Party at the top. That was kind of cool.
At that museum, they had a "pin the tail on the elephant" game from 1888 with Grand Old Party at the top. That was kind of cool.
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:30 AM (3ZtZW)
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Successful lefty. Rare breed.
Posted by: of course at October 19, 2015 08:26 AM (CzhL0)
He wasn't a lefty though. He didn't support Lefty causes through Apple. With about he was only about making money. He was more of your standard libertarian and I don't mean conservative-like.
Posted by: of course at October 19, 2015 08:26 AM (CzhL0)
He wasn't a lefty though. He didn't support Lefty causes through Apple. With about he was only about making money. He was more of your standard libertarian and I don't mean conservative-like.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:31 AM (LTDSy)
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I'm flying to Orlando today. Staying on Disney property for an industry
conference. Anyone here familiar with the area? Are there any
off-property site (restaurants, bars, etc.) I should side trip to?
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Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ. If you like barbeque, you should try to get to one of their local O-town restaurants. It's goooood stuff.
www.bubbalous.com
conference. Anyone here familiar with the area? Are there any
off-property site (restaurants, bars, etc.) I should side trip to?
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Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ. If you like barbeque, you should try to get to one of their local O-town restaurants. It's goooood stuff.
www.bubbalous.com
Posted by: Lady in Black.....sigh at October 19, 2015 08:32 AM (pVkEV)
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14 The WH wants to spend $700K to force people to standup at their desks because of a stupid "health fad".
http://bit.ly/1W08YHB
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (t2KH5)
"Never stand when you can sit; never sit when you can lie down" - Winston Churchill
(As recounted by Paul Johnson in his slim biography "Churchill". Highly recommended for those who don't want to tackle Martin Gilbert's massive tome, which still sits on my shelf unfinished),
http://bit.ly/1W08YHB
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (t2KH5)
"Never stand when you can sit; never sit when you can lie down" - Winston Churchill
(As recounted by Paul Johnson in his slim biography "Churchill". Highly recommended for those who don't want to tackle Martin Gilbert's massive tome, which still sits on my shelf unfinished),
Posted by: I Work for Dick Jones at October 19, 2015 08:32 AM (7JjWp)
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Yep. I don't understand the worship of the guy.
He was really good at putting stuff into beige boxes. I mean, really good at it.
Yep. I don't understand the worship of the guy.
He was really good at putting stuff into beige boxes. I mean, really good at it.
Posted by: Snoodling World Champion 1997 at October 19, 2015 08:33 AM (k9qR4)
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:33 AM (3ZtZW)
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138 Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 08:19 AM (e7T6D)
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Are you thinking of Candace Millard's book River of Doubt? Laura Hillenbrand may well be conservative, for all I know, but I believe she doesn't much leave her house so I don't think we can ask her! Incredible writer, though. Millard, to me, writes without much obvious politics but since she lives in flyover country, is married to a man and not a transgender or a woman and has a couple of kids, I'm assuming she is pretty regular.
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Are you thinking of Candace Millard's book River of Doubt? Laura Hillenbrand may well be conservative, for all I know, but I believe she doesn't much leave her house so I don't think we can ask her! Incredible writer, though. Millard, to me, writes without much obvious politics but since she lives in flyover country, is married to a man and not a transgender or a woman and has a couple of kids, I'm assuming she is pretty regular.
Posted by: MTF at October 19, 2015 08:33 AM (TxJGV)
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"My pastor, a West point legacy, said they should have had a PowerPoint
medal for the jr. officers, who prepared ever more amazing presentations
for the senior officers."
Some cynical soldiers have had run up, by analogy to the longstanding Ranger tab, actual versions of the "PowerPoint Ranger" tab.
http://www.omlpatches.com/powerpoint-ranger-tab/
medal for the jr. officers, who prepared ever more amazing presentations
for the senior officers."
Some cynical soldiers have had run up, by analogy to the longstanding Ranger tab, actual versions of the "PowerPoint Ranger" tab.
http://www.omlpatches.com/powerpoint-ranger-tab/
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 08:33 AM (noWW6)
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Posted by: Illiniwek at October 19, 2015 08:28 AM (dyyN5)
Don't/didn't they have an Indian mascot running/riding around Illinois football games? Chief Illiniwek? IF they still do, how long can that go un-molested by the PC police?
Don't/didn't they have an Indian mascot running/riding around Illinois football games? Chief Illiniwek? IF they still do, how long can that go un-molested by the PC police?
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:34 AM (5buP8)
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I'm not a fan of the "magical thinking" phrasing.
It implies that every belief in something greater than the material is
just fantasy.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:28 AM (LTDSy)
I'll concede the point. I'm a very religious person myself, but describing what we're talking about here can be a royal pain in the arse sometimes, and ace's post a year or two ago on the subject remains my gold standard on it, hence the phrasing.
It implies that every belief in something greater than the material is
just fantasy.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:28 AM (LTDSy)
I'll concede the point. I'm a very religious person myself, but describing what we're talking about here can be a royal pain in the arse sometimes, and ace's post a year or two ago on the subject remains my gold standard on it, hence the phrasing.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:34 AM (J+mig)
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Sure would like to see the common core or gun article on the federalist on the news thread... Are we getting a news thread anymore?
Posted by: Draki at October 19, 2015 08:35 AM (0eidE)
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I just checked Pennsylvania hunting regs. Muzzleloader only starting October 17th. Is that where you shove black powder down the muzzle then some sort of projectile?
I gotta tell you that blast made one hell of a racket.
I gotta tell you that blast made one hell of a racket.
Posted by: Odam's Theorem at October 19, 2015 08:35 AM (sI4OA)
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As Ace or one of the cobloggers noted here, imagine that the GOP wins the Presidency and Congress in 2016. The excuse for getting nothing done will be, "We don't have 60 senators".
It's funny because the Republican congresses under Clinton and the Democrat congresses under Bush seemed to be able to impose their wills.
It's funny because the Republican congresses under Clinton and the Democrat congresses under Bush seemed to be able to impose their wills.
Posted by: I Work for Dick Jones at October 19, 2015 08:37 AM (7JjWp)
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Our way is to find something that works and stick with it as long as it keeps working. Their way is to tell us that we're idiots for sticking with what works, throw it out, and try to institute the exact opposite so they can show off how smart they are.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:27 AM (J+mig)
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They are effective in getting their way, whether that works or not is another question.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:27 AM (J+mig)
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They are effective in getting their way, whether that works or not is another question.
Posted by: Make America Great Again at October 19, 2015 08:37 AM (LXJ1e)
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>>> the common core or gun article on the federalist
Separate articles, or is that about the common core reticles?
Separate articles, or is that about the common core reticles?
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:38 AM (3ZtZW)
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They are effective in getting their way, whether that works or not is another question. Posted by: Make America Great Again at October 19, 2015 08:37 AM (LXJ1e)
That is true, and they're effective because they're patient. They'll keep inching towards a longterm goal for decades, nibbling it away bit by bit, until they get brave enough to go for the goal. They know what's at stake here, and that's the future of humanity. They're delusional enough to think that if everyone adopts their toxic ideologies, they'll be able to make them work.
That is true, and they're effective because they're patient. They'll keep inching towards a longterm goal for decades, nibbling it away bit by bit, until they get brave enough to go for the goal. They know what's at stake here, and that's the future of humanity. They're delusional enough to think that if everyone adopts their toxic ideologies, they'll be able to make them work.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:38 AM (J+mig)
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Homeland really needs to stop encouraging bi polar people to go off their meds.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at October 19, 2015 08:39 AM (iQIUe)
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This stuff appears to be a bit over Trump's head.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 08:29 AM (noWW6)
I think that was over most of the government's head. Bush and his brain trust got it in their heads they were going to remake the Middle East.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 08:29 AM (noWW6)
I think that was over most of the government's head. Bush and his brain trust got it in their heads they were going to remake the Middle East.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:40 AM (LTDSy)
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sounds right torquewrench ... it may be over Trump's head, or he may be considering what will play well with the public. (or both)
Even if Iraq was "right", we had to be in it to win it. Instead Bush left us open to a buffoon like Obama coming in. Some of that is 20/20 hindsight, but the open borders and multi-culti crap is insane.
Part of the alleged bin Laden goal is also to "bankrupt" us, with all the extra security, and the harm to the economy through fear. I guess that's why Bush told us to "go shopping". That is right in a sense, if we are buying American. But our welfare state, especially for all "minorities" is still killing us. Bush was also growing the welfare state, even for illegals.
Even if Iraq was "right", we had to be in it to win it. Instead Bush left us open to a buffoon like Obama coming in. Some of that is 20/20 hindsight, but the open borders and multi-culti crap is insane.
Part of the alleged bin Laden goal is also to "bankrupt" us, with all the extra security, and the harm to the economy through fear. I guess that's why Bush told us to "go shopping". That is right in a sense, if we are buying American. But our welfare state, especially for all "minorities" is still killing us. Bush was also growing the welfare state, even for illegals.
Posted by: Illiniwek at October 19, 2015 08:40 AM (dyyN5)
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I think that was over most of the government's head.
Bush and his brain trust got it in their heads they were going to
remake the Middle East.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:40 AM (LTDSy)
And Obama thinks he's going to be The Peacemaker and make all of the violence and stupidity go away.
We'd all be better off if they all just quit sticking their **** in the hornet's nest and riling it up.
Bush and his brain trust got it in their heads they were going to
remake the Middle East.
Posted by: WOPR at October 19, 2015 08:40 AM (LTDSy)
And Obama thinks he's going to be The Peacemaker and make all of the violence and stupidity go away.
We'd all be better off if they all just quit sticking their **** in the hornet's nest and riling it up.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:41 AM (J+mig)
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Separate articles, or is that about the common core reticles?
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:38 AM (3ZtZW)
Separate articles, I enjoyed bolth. Sorry need more coffee
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:38 AM (3ZtZW)
Separate articles, I enjoyed bolth. Sorry need more coffee
Posted by: Draki at October 19, 2015 08:41 AM (0eidE)
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The longstanding repeatedly stated goal of bin Laden, his overarching long term plan, was to commit a spectacular terror atrocity that would impel the USA to commit itself to an unwinnable long term war in the Middle East.
The reason why attacks stopped in the USA after 9/11 isn't because "Bush kept us safe". Bush's blundering and bureaucratic security theater couldn't have accomplished that.
The reason why the attacks stopped was that there was no longer any reason for AQ to engage in them. Bush responded in precisely the way that bin Laden had wished for Bush to respond: by rushing into the Mideast quagmire.
AQ then reprioritized its efforts away from attacking civilians in America to attacking the military in Iraq. Again in keeping with the bin Laden long term plan.
This stuff appears to be a bit over Trump's head.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 08:29 AM (noWW6)
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Need to email that to the Trump organization.
However, there has been a constant stream of Muslim attacks against the West since 9/11. Not as atrocious as the Twin Towers, but maybe enough to keep the West interested in continuing the unwinnable war.
The reason why attacks stopped in the USA after 9/11 isn't because "Bush kept us safe". Bush's blundering and bureaucratic security theater couldn't have accomplished that.
The reason why the attacks stopped was that there was no longer any reason for AQ to engage in them. Bush responded in precisely the way that bin Laden had wished for Bush to respond: by rushing into the Mideast quagmire.
AQ then reprioritized its efforts away from attacking civilians in America to attacking the military in Iraq. Again in keeping with the bin Laden long term plan.
This stuff appears to be a bit over Trump's head.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 08:29 AM (noWW6)
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Need to email that to the Trump organization.
However, there has been a constant stream of Muslim attacks against the West since 9/11. Not as atrocious as the Twin Towers, but maybe enough to keep the West interested in continuing the unwinnable war.
Posted by: Make America Great Again at October 19, 2015 08:42 AM (LXJ1e)
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I'd like[/] to recon Harry Potter World for the family, if there was a quick evening pass or something...
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I think Universal does Halloween Horror Nights this time of year on selected evenings. I've never been, but from what I gather, it costs about as much as a regular day ticket and is pretty danged scary. Not sure what rides are open. I bet it's packed.
The parks will close earlier to daywalkers on those dates, so be aware.
If you do plan a family trip to Harry Potter, it's worth it to stay on site at one of their 3 hotels just to get the early access, and I think you get fast lane access too.
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I think Universal does Halloween Horror Nights this time of year on selected evenings. I've never been, but from what I gather, it costs about as much as a regular day ticket and is pretty danged scary. Not sure what rides are open. I bet it's packed.
The parks will close earlier to daywalkers on those dates, so be aware.
If you do plan a family trip to Harry Potter, it's worth it to stay on site at one of their 3 hotels just to get the early access, and I think you get fast lane access too.
Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 08:43 AM (cbfNE)
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Weren't most (if not all) the 9/11 hijackers here on overstayed visas?
My sister was in charge of the HR department of a huge multi-national in Singapore. They had a lot of foreigners (including herself) on work visas employed there. Whenever someone lost his job (in a layoff, etc.), the government would literally have someone at your place that day or the next to escort you to the airport.
Here, when someone on a work visa loses their job, nothing happens, and they generally just stick around.
My sister was in charge of the HR department of a huge multi-national in Singapore. They had a lot of foreigners (including herself) on work visas employed there. Whenever someone lost his job (in a layoff, etc.), the government would literally have someone at your place that day or the next to escort you to the airport.
Here, when someone on a work visa loses their job, nothing happens, and they generally just stick around.
Posted by: I Work for Dick Jones at October 19, 2015 08:44 AM (7JjWp)
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The reason why the attacks stopped was that there was no longer any reason for AQ to engage in them. Bush responded in precisely the way that bin Laden had wished for Bush to respond: by rushing into the Mideast quagmire.
AQ then reprioritized its efforts away from attacking civilians in America to attacking the military in Iraq. Again in keeping with the bin Laden long term plan.
This stuff appears to be a bit over Trump's head.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 08:29 AM (noWW6)
It is true to say that Bin Laden wanted an escalation, but just because you want something doesn't mean it's good for you or your cause. Wouldn't using our military to draw foreign fighters away from America be a good idea?
AQ then reprioritized its efforts away from attacking civilians in America to attacking the military in Iraq. Again in keeping with the bin Laden long term plan.
This stuff appears to be a bit over Trump's head.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 08:29 AM (noWW6)
It is true to say that Bin Laden wanted an escalation, but just because you want something doesn't mean it's good for you or your cause. Wouldn't using our military to draw foreign fighters away from America be a good idea?
Posted by: Draki at October 19, 2015 08:45 AM (0eidE)
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right sir Robin ... Illiniwek was kicked off the field ... he used to do a ceremonial style dance at half times that was hugely popular. They keep the name for now, but he can't dance. Many were PO'd about that, and that is why I use the name.
Posted by: Illiniwek at October 19, 2015 08:45 AM (dyyN5)
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Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 08:43 AM (cbfNE)
Thanks for the great suggestions and advice all!
Thanks for the great suggestions and advice all!
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:45 AM (5buP8)
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I'm tellin' ya, with my Cubs sitting at even par and the Metros at 2-over, I like our chances.
Posted by: Barry O at October 19, 2015 08:46 AM (J3phO)
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Wow. I just learned that Castro stands to be among Hillary Clinton's favorites for running mate. Zedong, Trotsky, Stalin, Lenin, and Guevara were unavailable to comment.
Posted by: Fritz at October 19, 2015 08:46 AM (UzPAd)
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The attacks didn't stop in America during Bush's terms. WTH revisionism?
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:47 AM (3ZtZW)
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"If you do plan a family trip..."
If you do take the family, bite the bullet and stay at a Disney resort and book a guide for at least one day. They run about $150/hr with tip, but in the 6 hours you have one, you'll do and see more than you would in a week on your own.
And it will be 100 times more enjoyable.
If you do take the family, bite the bullet and stay at a Disney resort and book a guide for at least one day. They run about $150/hr with tip, but in the 6 hours you have one, you'll do and see more than you would in a week on your own.
And it will be 100 times more enjoyable.
Posted by: jwest at October 19, 2015 08:49 AM (Zs4uk)
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190 Wow. I just learned that Castro stands to be among Hillary Clinton's favorites for running mate.
I said it in an earlier thread: there will be at least one hispanic ( latino, whatevr) name at the top of the "D" ticket for the next 100 years.
I said it in an earlier thread: there will be at least one hispanic ( latino, whatevr) name at the top of the "D" ticket for the next 100 years.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:50 AM (5buP8)
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191
The attacks didn't stop in America during Bush's terms. WTH revisionism?
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:47 AM (3ZtZW)
The only reason so few have occurred since then is that we've been watching for 'em. Most of the wannabe copycats have been buying the means to their ends from FBI agents, and getting a nice new pair of matching bracelets when they go to pick it up.
I don't agree with our current middle east policy, there'd be a lot more FOADIATF involved if I was in charge of it (esp. to Iran), but saying that the attacks declined without mentioning the fact that it's because we're intercepting them is intellectually dishonest.
The attacks didn't stop in America during Bush's terms. WTH revisionism?
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:47 AM (3ZtZW)
The only reason so few have occurred since then is that we've been watching for 'em. Most of the wannabe copycats have been buying the means to their ends from FBI agents, and getting a nice new pair of matching bracelets when they go to pick it up.
I don't agree with our current middle east policy, there'd be a lot more FOADIATF involved if I was in charge of it (esp. to Iran), but saying that the attacks declined without mentioning the fact that it's because we're intercepting them is intellectually dishonest.
Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at October 19, 2015 08:51 AM (J+mig)
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The last time I visited Jamaica, you have to go through their customs. You present papers showing town and location you are staying. You are then told you have until (date of your scheduled departure plus seven days) to leave the country or they will start looking for you.
Told to you by a very large, very serious Jamaican.
Told to you by a very large, very serious Jamaican.
Posted by: Odam's Theorem at October 19, 2015 08:51 AM (sI4OA)
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>>>>If you do take the family, bite the bullet and stay at a Disney resort
and book a guide for at least one day. They run about $150/hr with tip,
but in the 6 hours you have one, you'll do and see more than you would
in a week on your own.
And it will be 100 times more enjoyable.
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.I'm sorry, but $900 for a guide for one day?
and book a guide for at least one day. They run about $150/hr with tip,
but in the 6 hours you have one, you'll do and see more than you would
in a week on your own.
And it will be 100 times more enjoyable.
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.I'm sorry, but $900 for a guide for one day?
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 08:51 AM (iONHu)
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The longstanding repeatedly stated goal of bin Laden, his overarching long term plan, was to commit a spectacular terror atrocity that would impel the USA to commit itself to an unwinnable long term war in the Middle East.
Part of the disillusionment of the post-Bush years has been... wasn't the point of funding a large, well-equipped military so that we could win wars quickly and decisively? What use is spending billions of dollars on the military if politicians won't use it to, you know, win wars? It feeds the suspicions of some that prolonged wars just benefit the military-industrial complex.
Part of the disillusionment of the post-Bush years has been... wasn't the point of funding a large, well-equipped military so that we could win wars quickly and decisively? What use is spending billions of dollars on the military if politicians won't use it to, you know, win wars? It feeds the suspicions of some that prolonged wars just benefit the military-industrial complex.
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 08:51 AM (O7MnT)
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I didn't realize it, but guess "Illini" is not officially derived from the Indian name ... so maybe that is why they get to keep it.
wikipedia Chief Illiniwek Chief Illiniwek and the Fighting Illini
The word Illiniwek or iliniwek is the plural form of ilinwe and means "those who speak in the ordinary way," although it has often been mistranslated as "tribe of superior men."
I'll take that as "speaking without forked PC tongue" ... ha
wikipedia Chief Illiniwek Chief Illiniwek and the Fighting Illini
The word Illiniwek or iliniwek is the plural form of ilinwe and means "those who speak in the ordinary way," although it has often been mistranslated as "tribe of superior men."
I'll take that as "speaking without forked PC tongue" ... ha
Posted by: Illiniwek at October 19, 2015 08:52 AM (dyyN5)
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I am somewhat amused that there are any posters criticizing the "special snowflakes" still left here in the USA
I thought they would all have left and be fighting ISIs as volunteers
I thought they would all have left and be fighting ISIs as volunteers
Posted by: Righter at October 19, 2015 08:52 AM (VeSVZ)
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John LeCarre is 84 y/o today, the old America hater!
John LeCarre is 84 y/o today, the old America hater!
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at October 19, 2015 08:52 AM (iQIUe)
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I said it in an earlier thread: there will be at
least one hispanic ( latino, whatevr) name at the top of the "D" ticket
for the next 100 years.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:50 AM
To which the Republicans will reply with a Heb!/Rubio (or Heb!/Cruz) ticket.
Can't fall behind in the Identity Politics game, y'know.
least one hispanic ( latino, whatevr) name at the top of the "D" ticket
for the next 100 years.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:50 AM
To which the Republicans will reply with a Heb!/Rubio (or Heb!/Cruz) ticket.
Can't fall behind in the Identity Politics game, y'know.
Posted by: MrScribbler at October 19, 2015 08:52 AM (eUxuB)
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>>> And it will be 100 times more enjoyable.
Not to mention 100x potentially safer for your family. Plenty of miscreants looking for distracted, tired families at various motels.
Not to mention 100x potentially safer for your family. Plenty of miscreants looking for distracted, tired families at various motels.
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 08:52 AM (3ZtZW)
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Yeah, I agree with stay at disney resort for disney and stay at universal resort for universal.
Never done the guide though - we are one of those over-planners who preplan our days ourself.
Yes, I make spreadsheets when planning vacations. Everyone does that, right? #shifty eyes
Never done the guide though - we are one of those over-planners who preplan our days ourself.
Yes, I make spreadsheets when planning vacations. Everyone does that, right? #shifty eyes
Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 08:52 AM (cbfNE)
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Bruce Hyde, who played Enterprise crew member Lt. Kevin Riley on two episodes of the original "Star Trek" TV series, has died after battling throat cancer, his widow said. He was 74.
"Take me home again, Kathleeeeen"
http://bit.ly/1ZQFUan
"Take me home again, Kathleeeeen"
http://bit.ly/1ZQFUan
Posted by: Captain Quirk at October 19, 2015 08:52 AM (TFV0D)
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I always felt sorry for those two young brits who got lost and were murdered by gangbangers. I forgot where they were exactly in Florida.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at October 19, 2015 08:55 AM (iQIUe)
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keep the West interested in continuing the unwinnable war.
they keep it up and they might meet some Western leaders who don't believe its unwinnable.
s/n Zombie Curtis LeMay, Zombie Andrew Jackson, Zombie Kitchener, ....
they keep it up and they might meet some Western leaders who don't believe its unwinnable.
s/n Zombie Curtis LeMay, Zombie Andrew Jackson, Zombie Kitchener, ....
Posted by: Jean at October 19, 2015 08:56 AM (ztOda)
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Gov. Dayton of Minn. in reference to 'resettlement' of muzzies to the state: "If you don't like immigrants, get out of Minn."
http://tinyurl.com/q46u4ob
Not surprising in the least. Exactly why the descent continues to accelerate.
http://tinyurl.com/q46u4ob
Not surprising in the least. Exactly why the descent continues to accelerate.
Posted by: Mr Macca Bean at October 19, 2015 08:56 AM (BZAd3)
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Not sure you are all aware, but the Canadian version of Silky Pony - Justin Trudeau - son of Pierre Elliot Trudeau (who was Prime Minister in Canada, famed friend of Fidel and the single biggest asshole this country has ever had) is poised to take over the reins of the government. His slogan - Change and hope, or some bullshit is only topped by his plans to legalize pot. After finally achieving a SURPLUS in our federal budget he has pledged to bring back, at minimum 10 Billion dollar deficits (which in real world will more likely be 3-4 times that). He has the youth vote locked up with goodies for all. His greatest achievement in life, apart from being born with a silver spoon up his ass and the last name Trudeau is being a drama teacher. Lord help us. Between him and the NDP in Alberta Canada is in for a rough ride. If the polls are correct - and there is always huge debate on that - our beloved Stephen Harper is being sent to the woodpile. The vitriolic Harper Derangement Syndrome is peaking with this campaign. The media has basically ignored every gaffe and scandal on the Liberal campaign and essentially demonized a good man. Sound familiar? Maranatha!
Posted by: Nicole at October 19, 2015 08:56 AM (eK/Bm)
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113 It's Monday. Has Hillary Clinton been indicted yet?
Posted by: Fritz at October 19, 2015 08:02 AM (UzPAd)
Nope. Still waiting for Slow Joe to make up his mind too.
Posted by: Fritz at October 19, 2015 08:02 AM (UzPAd)
Nope. Still waiting for Slow Joe to make up his mind too.
Posted by: joncelli, Boned like You at October 19, 2015 08:59 AM (RD7QR)
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207 Would be nice if the majority took him up on that and left,taking the states whole tax base with them.
Posted by: steevy at October 19, 2015 09:00 AM (8HTq1)
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Most of the wannabe copycats have been buying the means to their ends from FBI agents, and getting a nice new pair of matching bracelets when they go to pick it up.
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Some, sure. Like the Lackawanna 6. There were also close calls, some of which were even made public.
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Some, sure. Like the Lackawanna 6. There were also close calls, some of which were even made public.
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 09:01 AM (3ZtZW)
Posted by: Bandersnatch at October 19, 2015 09:01 AM (JtwS4)
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Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 08:00 AM (5buP
Ugh. I just hope the authorities don't blame the elk and want to euthanize.
Ugh. I just hope the authorities don't blame the elk and want to euthanize.
Posted by: Aslan's Girl at October 19, 2015 09:03 AM (xetep)
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The media has basically ignored every gaffe and scandal on the Liberal campaign and essentially demonized a good man. Sound familiar? Maranatha!
Posted by: Nicole at October 19, 2015 08:56 AM (eK/Bm)
Oy. I was hoping you Canucks would be saner than us. Here's hoping you ride it out in better shape than the US.
Posted by: Nicole at October 19, 2015 08:56 AM (eK/Bm)
Oy. I was hoping you Canucks would be saner than us. Here's hoping you ride it out in better shape than the US.
Posted by: joncelli, Boned like You at October 19, 2015 09:04 AM (RD7QR)
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We went to a "Tijuana Flats" here in NC last weekend. 75 locations scattered around the country, per the table tent. Very good soft tacos, and one of the medium-hot sauces, something tropical sounding, was delicious. The "Inferno Iguana" very-hot sauce, was fucking brutal. 15 minutes until my eyes stopped watering.
Posted by: Lincolntf at October 19, 2015 09:04 AM (2cS/G)
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@168, MTF... sorry had to step away for a few... yep... I got them confused. Hillenbrand was the horse racing book with Spiderman. heh.
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 09:04 AM (e7T6D)
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.I'm sorry, but $900 for a guide for one day?
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 08:51 AM (iONHu)
Remember those signs at the rides at Disney that say "2 hours from this point"?
The guides don't promise anything, but if your group (up to is cool and doesn't have any idiots who would walk past the line of people who have been waiting hours saying "HA HA, were getting on now!", you go through the magical side doors and get right on.
Not only do you get on, but you get on the best seats on the ride. Same with shows. Once we went to the Indian Jones show, the kids were offered parts as extras and we had the best seats in the house. Restaurants that take bookings months in advance were available on a whim. People camped out for hours for a good spot for the parade, we walked right in after the barriers were up, had nice seats right were the actors do their bit.
Riding everything until you're tired of it, going backstage, doing it all, it's worth twice the price.
My kids are grown now and they still talk about the times we went there.
Posted by: The Great White Scotsman at October 19, 2015 08:51 AM (iONHu)
Remember those signs at the rides at Disney that say "2 hours from this point"?
The guides don't promise anything, but if your group (up to
is cool and doesn't have any idiots who would walk past the line of people who have been waiting hours saying "HA HA, were getting on now!", you go through the magical side doors and get right on.
Not only do you get on, but you get on the best seats on the ride. Same with shows. Once we went to the Indian Jones show, the kids were offered parts as extras and we had the best seats in the house. Restaurants that take bookings months in advance were available on a whim. People camped out for hours for a good spot for the parade, we walked right in after the barriers were up, had nice seats right were the actors do their bit.
Riding everything until you're tired of it, going backstage, doing it all, it's worth twice the price.
My kids are grown now and they still talk about the times we went there.
Posted by: jwest at October 19, 2015 09:05 AM (Zs4uk)
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215 Wait until it comes out the other end..
Posted by: steevy at October 19, 2015 09:05 AM (8HTq1)
Posted by: jwest at October 19, 2015 09:07 AM (Zs4uk)
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Ugh. I just hope the authorities don't blame the elk and want to euthanize.
For such a crowded day, there were no rangers around. The family checked the kid out, then departed on their own for the hospital. I don't even know if it will be reported. I hope they got him decent medical care. Puncture wounds are the worst. Highly infectious. Especially from the tines of an elk. Those things must be like pungi-sticks.
For such a crowded day, there were no rangers around. The family checked the kid out, then departed on their own for the hospital. I don't even know if it will be reported. I hope they got him decent medical care. Puncture wounds are the worst. Highly infectious. Especially from the tines of an elk. Those things must be like pungi-sticks.
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 09:12 AM (5buP8)
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Hello, Monday. We meet again. You bastard.
Posted by: physics geek at October 19, 2015 09:14 AM (MT22W)
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Yes, I make spreadsheets when planning vacations. Everyone does that, right? #shifty eyes
Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 08:52 AM (cbfNE)
That sounds like a nightmare to me personally. My cousin just got back from Disney and they used a planner. She said it was totally worth it, just for avoiding lines and not having to worry about anything.
Posted by: @votermom at October 19, 2015 08:52 AM (cbfNE)
That sounds like a nightmare to me personally. My cousin just got back from Disney and they used a planner. She said it was totally worth it, just for avoiding lines and not having to worry about anything.
Posted by: Lea at October 19, 2015 09:14 AM (lIU4e)
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Obmacare plans going tits-up all over the place.
http://tinyurl.com/qhxb9es
I guess Republicans will have to fund it even harder to keep it afloat.
http://tinyurl.com/qhxb9es
I guess Republicans will have to fund it even harder to keep it afloat.
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 09:15 AM (O7MnT)
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Conservative Republicans do not want RINO Ryan as speaker due to his stance on amnesty.
http://bit.ly/1GkZncE
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:44 AM (t2KH5)
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This is seriously crazy: Paul Ryan is a RINO now. Even Paul Ryan! Who is next? Will you folks retroactively declare Ronald Reagan to be a RINO too? I mean, unlike Paul Ryan, Reagan actually signed an amnesty into law.
Honestly, if all those people you declare to be RINOs really werent Republicans, there would hardly be a Republican Party left.
http://bit.ly/1GkZncE
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:44 AM (t2KH5)
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This is seriously crazy: Paul Ryan is a RINO now. Even Paul Ryan! Who is next? Will you folks retroactively declare Ronald Reagan to be a RINO too? I mean, unlike Paul Ryan, Reagan actually signed an amnesty into law.
Honestly, if all those people you declare to be RINOs really werent Republicans, there would hardly be a Republican Party left.
Posted by: Begonia at October 19, 2015 09:15 AM (E85C6)
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My problem in in 20/20 hindsight, was the idea that we could stand up Iraq and ignore Iran. Iran openly supported the insurgency and we did nothing. They manufactured shaped bombs that took too many lives and we did nothing. THAT is the dumbfounding thing to me. All the brains HAD to know that Iran was a problem or would be one. So why, when Iran stepped up to the plate, we acted as if it was something we could deal with via statesmanship?
AND if you say, we're not going to take them all on, fine... then that would mean, you can't fight a war in Iraq and allow Iran to stir and meddle and fight a proxy war from right next door. It should have been a no-go. Then Obama, the Persian-caliphate enabler gets to office and undermines all of it, so you have to ask, WTF? Why was this not foreseeable and since it clearly was, why the decision to just go ahead? Someday it will all come out or not, but the hands-off Iran stuff, though understandable, sure pisses me off since we had history of fighting a war with hostile neighbors deemed off limits. No Bueno.
AND if you say, we're not going to take them all on, fine... then that would mean, you can't fight a war in Iraq and allow Iran to stir and meddle and fight a proxy war from right next door. It should have been a no-go. Then Obama, the Persian-caliphate enabler gets to office and undermines all of it, so you have to ask, WTF? Why was this not foreseeable and since it clearly was, why the decision to just go ahead? Someday it will all come out or not, but the hands-off Iran stuff, though understandable, sure pisses me off since we had history of fighting a war with hostile neighbors deemed off limits. No Bueno.
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 09:17 AM (e7T6D)
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Concern noted, Begonia
Posted by: Jean at October 19, 2015 09:18 AM (ztOda)
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>>> Lord help us. Between him and the NDP in Alberta Canada is in for a rough ride<<<
Damn it, Canada! Don't fuck this up! Don't make me come up there!
Damn it, Canada! Don't fuck this up! Don't make me come up there!
Posted by: Fritz at October 19, 2015 09:18 AM (UzPAd)
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224 This is seriously crazy: Paul Ryan is a RINO now.
Even Paul Ryan! Who is next? Will you folks retroactively declare Ronald
Reagan to be a RINO too? I mean, unlike Paul Ryan, Reagan actually
signed an amnesty into law.
Honestly, if all those people you declare to be RINOs really werent Republicans, there would hardly be a Republican Party left.
Posted by: Begonia at October 19, 2015 09:15 AM (E85C6)
Ryan has always been a squish on amnesty and open borders. Here lately he has moved even further left and joined the RNCe leadership and adopted all their policies. Fvck him.
Even Paul Ryan! Who is next? Will you folks retroactively declare Ronald
Reagan to be a RINO too? I mean, unlike Paul Ryan, Reagan actually
signed an amnesty into law.
Honestly, if all those people you declare to be RINOs really werent Republicans, there would hardly be a Republican Party left.
Posted by: Begonia at October 19, 2015 09:15 AM (E85C6)
Ryan has always been a squish on amnesty and open borders. Here lately he has moved even further left and joined the RNCe leadership and adopted all their policies. Fvck him.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 09:19 AM (t2KH5)
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Wait, is Begonia Hector?
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 09:19 AM (t2KH5)
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"The attacks didn't stop in America during Bush's terms. WTH revisionism?"
Mainline AQ, by far the predominant professional terror threat, stopped their efforts on U.S. soil after 9/11. Per their doctrine.
What attacks were attempted were instead by ridiculous amateur sympathizer and copycat groups. Like the genius circle of radical muzzies at one New York City mosque who were planning to bring down the Brooklyn Bridge... with _blowtorches_.
Would have been funny as hell to watch them attempt it. "Abdul! The bridge steel is not melting! What is wrong? The American kuffars must have sabotaged the torches!"
Now, amateur sympathizers who don't have direct contact with an outfit like mainline AQ can still be very dangerous and can carry out lethal attacks. Witness Nidal Hasan. Or the Tsarnaev brothers.
But note as well that all of the huge, intrusive, and expensive Homeland Security apparatus installed by Bush to "keep us safe" accomplished precisely nothing in terms of shutting down either the Fort Hood massacre or the Boston bombing. Despite the sloppiness and lack of operational security by the plotters.
Mainline AQ, by far the predominant professional terror threat, stopped their efforts on U.S. soil after 9/11. Per their doctrine.
What attacks were attempted were instead by ridiculous amateur sympathizer and copycat groups. Like the genius circle of radical muzzies at one New York City mosque who were planning to bring down the Brooklyn Bridge... with _blowtorches_.
Would have been funny as hell to watch them attempt it. "Abdul! The bridge steel is not melting! What is wrong? The American kuffars must have sabotaged the torches!"
Now, amateur sympathizers who don't have direct contact with an outfit like mainline AQ can still be very dangerous and can carry out lethal attacks. Witness Nidal Hasan. Or the Tsarnaev brothers.
But note as well that all of the huge, intrusive, and expensive Homeland Security apparatus installed by Bush to "keep us safe" accomplished precisely nothing in terms of shutting down either the Fort Hood massacre or the Boston bombing. Despite the sloppiness and lack of operational security by the plotters.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 09:20 AM (noWW6)
Posted by: WhatWhatWhat at October 19, 2015 09:21 AM (r9tFS)
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Worse gerrymandering than ever
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Justice Steven has a book out in which he recommends several new amendments one of which outlaws gerrymandering but my favorite is a rewritten second amendment making it clear that there is no individual right to bear arms.
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Justice Steven has a book out in which he recommends several new amendments one of which outlaws gerrymandering but my favorite is a rewritten second amendment making it clear that there is no individual right to bear arms.
Posted by: The Great White Snark at October 19, 2015 09:21 AM (ee9LE)
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229 Wait, is Begonia Hector?
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 09:19 AM (t2KH5)
Vic, I have some suspicions that Begonia is a sockpuppet of a particularly talented Moron.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 09:19 AM (t2KH5)
Vic, I have some suspicions that Begonia is a sockpuppet of a particularly talented Moron.
Posted by: joncelli, Boned like You at October 19, 2015 09:21 AM (RD7QR)
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keep the West interested in continuing the unwinnable war.
they keep it up and they might meet some Western leaders who don't believe its unwinnable.
s/n Zombie Curtis LeMay, Zombie Andrew Jackson, Zombie Kitchener, ....
Posted by: Jean at October 19, 2015 08:56 AM (ztOda)
Hey! What about me? I would have bombed the commie bastards back to the stone age. Mooselims? Let me at 'em...I will have them eating ham and bathing by Christmas.
they keep it up and they might meet some Western leaders who don't believe its unwinnable.
s/n Zombie Curtis LeMay, Zombie Andrew Jackson, Zombie Kitchener, ....
Posted by: Jean at October 19, 2015 08:56 AM (ztOda)
Hey! What about me? I would have bombed the commie bastards back to the stone age. Mooselims? Let me at 'em...I will have them eating ham and bathing by Christmas.
Posted by: Zombie Old Blood and Guts Patton at October 19, 2015 09:22 AM (D0NZx)
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The WH wants to spend $700K to force people to standup at their desks because of a stupid "health fad".
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (t2KH5)
Does it seem that instead of taking us back to a mythical 1950's or 1930's, the progs now want to take us back to a mythical Georgian England?
Helloooooo workhouses!
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 06:45 AM (t2KH5)
Does it seem that instead of taking us back to a mythical 1950's or 1930's, the progs now want to take us back to a mythical Georgian England?
Helloooooo workhouses!
Posted by: Kindltot at October 19, 2015 09:22 AM (3pRHP)
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"I don't think there has ever been an election as important as the next
one."
That is said every single election cycle. I have to disagree. The last one, 2012, was the "no going back" point. I'm still reeling in disbelief and Obama's actions the past few years shows he or any liberal/socialist can act with impunity as the the majority in the country just want Free Stuff more than liberty and the MSM will shamelessly cover for them. The rise of Bernie Sanders is proof of this. No stopping this train now.
one."
That is said every single election cycle. I have to disagree. The last one, 2012, was the "no going back" point. I'm still reeling in disbelief and Obama's actions the past few years shows he or any liberal/socialist can act with impunity as the the majority in the country just want Free Stuff more than liberty and the MSM will shamelessly cover for them. The rise of Bernie Sanders is proof of this. No stopping this train now.
Posted by: George Orwell de Leon at October 19, 2015 09:22 AM (1BQGO)
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>>> This is seriously crazy: Paul Ryan is a RINO now. Even Paul Ryan! Who is next?
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In a revolution, the first to be punished are not actually the declared enemies, but the soon-to-be former leaders who set the table to begin with.
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In a revolution, the first to be punished are not actually the declared enemies, but the soon-to-be former leaders who set the table to begin with.
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 09:23 AM (3ZtZW)
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Ryan has always been a squish on amnesty and open borders. Here lately he has moved even further left and joined the RNCe leadership and adopted all their policies. Fvck him.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 09:19 AM (t2KH5)
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Look, Im not very fond of Mr. Ryans immigration position myself, but we really need to keep things in perspective here. This is just one issue among many and on the rest of them he is a solid - in some respects even leading - Republican.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 09:19 AM (t2KH5)
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Look, Im not very fond of Mr. Ryans immigration position myself, but we really need to keep things in perspective here. This is just one issue among many and on the rest of them he is a solid - in some respects even leading - Republican.
Posted by: Begonia at October 19, 2015 09:24 AM (E85C6)
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There are only a few non-RINOs left in the Republican Party if you are judging the Party by Republican standard 10 to 15 years ago.
Which is why I say "we have no Party".
Which is why I say "we have no Party".
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 09:25 AM (t2KH5)
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 09:26 AM (noWW6)
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One of my best friends from college retired from the AF as a bird colonel is one of the loopiest leftards I know.
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 07:57 AM (O7MnT)
Imagine how he'd have been different if he's actually been in the military......
*grins and sticks tongue out at Moron zoomies*
One of my best friends from college retired from the AF as a bird colonel is one of the loopiest leftards I know.
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 07:57 AM (O7MnT)
Imagine how he'd have been different if he's actually been in the military......
*grins and sticks tongue out at Moron zoomies*
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 19, 2015 09:27 AM (u093l)
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the majority in the country just want Free Stuff more than liberty and the MSM will shamelessly cover for them. The rise of Bernie Sanders is proof of this. No stopping this train now.
Posted by: George Orwell de Leon at October 19, 2015 09:22 AM (1BQGO)
All aboard! Next stop....poverty, hunger, pestilence and death.
Choo-choo!
Posted by: George Orwell de Leon at October 19, 2015 09:22 AM (1BQGO)
All aboard! Next stop....poverty, hunger, pestilence and death.
Choo-choo!
Posted by: Zombie Karl Marx at October 19, 2015 09:28 AM (D0NZx)
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Amnesty is one of my three make or break issues. If we continue open borders and 1M+ migrants coming in the country every year the Democrats will have a super-majority for the entire country and ANY other opposition Party will cease to exist. IOW the US will cease to exist and will become Mexico North,
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 09:28 AM (t2KH5)
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the progs now want to take us back to a mythical Georgian England?
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"Please, sir, can I have more?"
"MORE?! YOU WANT MORE!!?"
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"Please, sir, can I have more?"
"MORE?! YOU WANT MORE!!?"
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 09:28 AM (3ZtZW)
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Sadly, we went round the bend in 08, and 12 doubled down with Obama. It would be moar depressing if not State legislatures and Governorship's going the the GOP, so something is afoot. Will be interesting next 15 years as the hard-left 60's democrat radicals die off or become infirm and the torch is passed to..... well... there's not much of a bench there , is there? Interesting times for sure.
Posted by: Toonces the Cat at October 19, 2015 09:29 AM (e7T6D)
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Worse gerrymandering than ever
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Justice Steven has a book out in which he recommends several new amendments one of which outlaws gerrymandering but my favorite is a rewritten second amendment making it clear that there is no individual right to bear arms.
Posted by: The Great White Snark at October 19, 2015 09:21 AM (ee9LE)
if I were King of the Forest-
The creation of voting districts would by law start at say, the NW corner of each state,
and have to as closely as possible resemble a square increasing in size until it holds a pre-determined proportionate amount of the state's voting population.
All other districts would branch off from that one following the same rules.
Not perfect, but that would be the end of gerrymandered districts, and it would force politicians to run on policies that include all Americans,
and not just pander to certain groups isolated in weird little spider-looking districts.
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Justice Steven has a book out in which he recommends several new amendments one of which outlaws gerrymandering but my favorite is a rewritten second amendment making it clear that there is no individual right to bear arms.
Posted by: The Great White Snark at October 19, 2015 09:21 AM (ee9LE)
if I were King of the Forest-
The creation of voting districts would by law start at say, the NW corner of each state,
and have to as closely as possible resemble a square increasing in size until it holds a pre-determined proportionate amount of the state's voting population.
All other districts would branch off from that one following the same rules.
Not perfect, but that would be the end of gerrymandered districts, and it would force politicians to run on policies that include all Americans,
and not just pander to certain groups isolated in weird little spider-looking districts.
Posted by: naturalfake at October 19, 2015 09:29 AM (KUa85)
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All aboard! Next stop....poverty, hunger, pestilence and death.
Can we just fast forward to death?
Can we just fast forward to death?
Posted by: Insomniac at October 19, 2015 09:29 AM (zRCqv)
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Probably already mentioned, but Hillary had old Bush-era memos on her personal email server.
Why?
What business did she have possessing those, unless she was collecting them to put together her own files on people like Tony Blair - perhaps blackmail? We know she likes having the FBI files of her enemies, no reason to believe she's changed tactics.
Why?
What business did she have possessing those, unless she was collecting them to put together her own files on people like Tony Blair - perhaps blackmail? We know she likes having the FBI files of her enemies, no reason to believe she's changed tactics.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2015 09:29 AM (NOIQH)
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"The last one, 2012, was the "no going back" point."
That was my feeling also. I felt very strongly that 2012 was the last opportunity, slim as it was, for restoring any semblance of constitutional government in the United States.
I've seen nothing since then to lead me to believe I was in error.
That was my feeling also. I felt very strongly that 2012 was the last opportunity, slim as it was, for restoring any semblance of constitutional government in the United States.
I've seen nothing since then to lead me to believe I was in error.
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at October 19, 2015 09:29 AM (u5gzz)
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 09:32 AM (3ZtZW)
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Link for Hillary email revelation (latest:
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2015/10/_smoking_gun_emails_just_released_by_uk_daily_
mail_prove_hillary_a_bigger_liar_than_tony_blair.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2015/10/_smoking_gun_emails_just_released_by_uk_daily_
mail_prove_hillary_a_bigger_liar_than_tony_blair.html
Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2015 09:32 AM (NOIQH)
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Aw, crap. I hate Mondays.
Posted by: Lizzy at October 19, 2015 09:33 AM (NOIQH)
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Paul Ryan got rolled in a debate by a borderline retard.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 09:26 AM (noWW6)
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Im sorry, but this is simply not true. The polls after the debate showed Paul Ryan to be the clear winner. We shouldnt reinterpret every battle into a defeat just because we ultimately lost the war.
Posted by: torquewrench at October 19, 2015 09:26 AM (noWW6)
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Im sorry, but this is simply not true. The polls after the debate showed Paul Ryan to be the clear winner. We shouldnt reinterpret every battle into a defeat just because we ultimately lost the war.
Posted by: Begonia at October 19, 2015 09:33 AM (E85C6)
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As much as I hate to give NBC any clicks, it is worth the time to watch the entire Ted Cruz interview with Todd. The Real Clear Politics edited version was not very good, but the whole thing (Todd being smarmy and all) is worth the time.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 19, 2015 09:33 AM (MIKMs)
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Different from you Vic, I never even get to immigration. When I think of the issue I get so burned up that the President fails to enforce the law that I full stop right there.
Hey, maybe the law needs to change. Maybe legal immigration needs to be easier, or harder, or whatever. I don't care. Whatever the politically right answer is, I just want to see it go through Congress, be voted on and properly signed. Enforce the fucking law. If you don't like it, change the law.
This "well, I am president so I am rewriting the rules" shit is what burns my wick.
Hey, maybe the law needs to change. Maybe legal immigration needs to be easier, or harder, or whatever. I don't care. Whatever the politically right answer is, I just want to see it go through Congress, be voted on and properly signed. Enforce the fucking law. If you don't like it, change the law.
This "well, I am president so I am rewriting the rules" shit is what burns my wick.
Posted by: MTF at October 19, 2015 09:34 AM (TxJGV)
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but my favorite is a rewritten second amendment making it clear that there is no individual right to bear arms.
Isn't that what pens n phones are for?
Isn't that what pens n phones are for?
Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at October 19, 2015 09:34 AM (5buP8)
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That was my feeling also. I felt very strongly that 2012 was the last opportunity, slim as it was, for restoring any semblance of constitutional government in the United States.
That's why I stopped caring. Sean Hannity and a lot of other Republicans said that 2012 would be our last chance, and for once, I agree with them. It really doesn't matter any more.
That's why I stopped caring. Sean Hannity and a lot of other Republicans said that 2012 would be our last chance, and for once, I agree with them. It really doesn't matter any more.
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 09:34 AM (O7MnT)
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Justice Steven has a book out in which he recommends several new amendments one of which outlaws gerrymandering but my favorite is a rewritten second amendment making it clear that there is no individual right to bear arms.
Posted by: The Great White Snark at October 19, 2015 09:21 AM (ee9LE)
Ahhhhhh, so Stevens acknowledges that the 2nd Amendment as it is currently written DOES protect an individual right to bear arms.
Stupid bastard. Kills his own argument before it's even born. I'm gonna laugh my ass off when his book is cited in a bunch of pro-gun rulings.
Justice Steven has a book out in which he recommends several new amendments one of which outlaws gerrymandering but my favorite is a rewritten second amendment making it clear that there is no individual right to bear arms.
Posted by: The Great White Snark at October 19, 2015 09:21 AM (ee9LE)
Ahhhhhh, so Stevens acknowledges that the 2nd Amendment as it is currently written DOES protect an individual right to bear arms.
Stupid bastard. Kills his own argument before it's even born. I'm gonna laugh my ass off when his book is cited in a bunch of pro-gun rulings.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 19, 2015 09:35 AM (u093l)
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Posted by: Begonia at October 19, 2015 09:33 AM (E85C6)
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I'm sorry, but this is simply not true. The polls after the debate showed Paul Ryan to be the clear loser.
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I'm sorry, but this is simply not true. The polls after the debate showed Paul Ryan to be the clear loser.
Posted by: MTF at October 19, 2015 09:36 AM (TxJGV)
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Back under the stairs, Dunderkind.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at October 19, 2015 09:36 AM (evdj2)
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"This "well, I am president so I am rewriting the rules" shit is what burns my wick."
We no longer have a Republic. What we have is left-fascist dictatorship.
And the Republican Party is 100% complicit.
We no longer have a Republic. What we have is left-fascist dictatorship.
And the Republican Party is 100% complicit.
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at October 19, 2015 09:36 AM (u5gzz)
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(Immigration) is just one issue among many
Mass immigration is killing the Republican Party (just look at California), so it's not just one issue among many; it's the thing that's killing Republicans, conservatism, and America. In that order.
Mass immigration is killing the Republican Party (just look at California), so it's not just one issue among many; it's the thing that's killing Republicans, conservatism, and America. In that order.
Posted by: V the K at October 19, 2015 09:36 AM (O7MnT)
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OK srsly? NASAL gonorrhea now?
I'm being punk'd!
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 09:32 AM (3ZtZW)
Cher had better watch out for those nose-fuckers.....
OK srsly? NASAL gonorrhea now?
I'm being punk'd!
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 09:32 AM (3ZtZW)
Cher had better watch out for those nose-fuckers.....
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 19, 2015 09:38 AM (u093l)
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verywhere in the world they are erecting walls
and they work
as they always have
dont tell me they wont work here. they will
verywhere in the world they are erecting walls
and they work
as they always have
dont tell me they wont work here. they will
Posted by: ThunderB at October 19, 2015 09:39 AM (zOTsN)
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You know, B? I will forgive anything but a lie.
Posted by: Kindltot at October 19, 2015 09:40 AM (3pRHP)
Posted by: Pinocchio at October 19, 2015 09:40 AM (KUa85)
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nood
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at October 19, 2015 09:41 AM (t2KH5)
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Begonia polls didnt show that Ryan "won" the debate
pundits did
polls didnt
please provide link to those polls
and what was your previous nick? was it Petunia? and what was it originally?
pundits did
polls didnt
please provide link to those polls
and what was your previous nick? was it Petunia? and what was it originally?
Posted by: ThunderB at October 19, 2015 09:41 AM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Bigby's Stigmata at October 19, 2015 09:41 AM (3ZtZW)
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Paul Ryan is an idiot who is distracted by every fluttering leaf and waving weed and then walks right into the tree trunk. How many times do we have to have these idiots who make things so complicated that we are double and triple rolled (like Corker) following breezes blown by Dems?
Keep him away from any power.
Keep him away from any power.
Posted by: mustbequantum at October 19, 2015 09:41 AM (MIKMs)
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nood deer pikchur
nood deer pikchur
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at October 19, 2015 09:42 AM (u093l)
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My dad is a Vietnam war vet, and he's turning 70 this year. I woke up early this morning with a vision of an art project that would honor him and his service. I was wondering if you would help. I would need some old newspapers (mid to late '60's to 1970) and if they're from California all the better. Since they're going into an art project they won't be maintained in their original condition, so nothing valuable. Please realize I'm not a professional artist, but this is just something that came to me. Thanks!
Posted by: California Girl at October 19, 2015 09:43 AM (l+qoZ)
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Disney Food &Wine Fest going on. Just go over to Epcot for great food and music and people watching.
Posted by: dailydish at October 19, 2015 09:47 AM (vPSIa)
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This is seriously crazy: Paul Ryan is a RINO now. Even Paul Ryan! Who is next?
Anybody pushing amnesty is signaling that they do not give one flying shit if this country turns into a third-world hellhole so long as they get their place at the trough. And yes, dearie, your smelling salts and fainting couch notwithstanding, that makes you not only a RINO, but a traitor to your country.
Anybody pushing amnesty is signaling that they do not give one flying shit if this country turns into a third-world hellhole so long as they get their place at the trough. And yes, dearie, your smelling salts and fainting couch notwithstanding, that makes you not only a RINO, but a traitor to your country.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 19, 2015 10:00 AM (X6fMO)
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Cher had better watch out for those nose-fuckers.....
Barbara Streisand better wear a football helmet.
Barbara Streisand better wear a football helmet.
Posted by: JT at October 19, 2015 12:30 PM (jZ2GJ)
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