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Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 09:59 PM (GEICT) 2
g'evenin', ''rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2015 10:00 PM (KCxzN) 3
YAY!!
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at November 07, 2015 10:01 PM (NeFrd) 4
Present.
Posted by: GBruno at November 07, 2015 10:01 PM (u49WF) 5
Hello, fellow inebriates.....
Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:01 PM (EzgxV) Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 07, 2015 10:02 PM (rSTkb) 7
Howdy do...
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at November 07, 2015 10:03 PM (b7NqL) 8
Horde? HOOORDE
Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:03 PM (qm5G0) 9
Nice old school pics of Kenny Stabler and Bear Bryant.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:04 PM (vsbNu) 10
Who's drinking? I'm drinking. Shots of GM to be exact.
Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:04 PM (qm5G0) 11
DC's drunk already.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 10:05 PM (GEICT) 12
I'd forgotten just how severely The Gipper spanked Mondale back in '84. My first Presidential Election vote, as it happens. Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 07, 2015 10:06 PM (o98Jz) 13
November 7, 1984: Ronald Reagan wins reelection in landslide.
--Ah, before America was swamped by FSA immigrants. Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:06 PM (vsbNu) 14
Smashing the Duo-Normative Diarchy Goes Full Brazilian
We have already seen "thruples" of three persons fight against the duo-normative diarchy, including three women, three men, and mixed sex triads, from the United States to Thailand, with political support in the United Kingdom. Now legal recognition in Brazil is coming true... to a degree More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=10317 Posted by: The Political Hat at November 07, 2015 10:06 PM (vBeA5) 15
Evening all.
Posted by: Blano at November 07, 2015 10:07 PM (heN73) Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:07 PM (qm5G0) Posted by: All Hail Eris, Michigangsta at November 07, 2015 10:08 PM (jR7Wy) 18
That's not a storm. That's a mega Tsunami. I'll bet that entire tosn was annihilated. Not even a bathysphere could withstand that.
Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 07, 2015 10:09 PM (ja4GF) 19
Isn't that Minnesota?
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at November 07, 2015 10:09 PM (NeFrd) 20
Cochran, I was wrong. The Archer marathon is on Comedy Central, not FX.
Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:09 PM (qm5G0) 21
November 7, 1984: Ronald Reagan wins reelection in landslide.
How far we have fallen in 31 years. Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2015 10:10 PM (45oDG) 22
Who's drinking? I'm drinking. Shots of GM to be exact.
Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:04 PM GM? I'm drinking Merlot and Tequilla. What's GM? I do need to go to bed tonight at a reasonable time. Work meeting tomorrow where I need to preform as a sober person. Damn. Posted by: Farmer at November 07, 2015 10:10 PM (o/90i) 23
'Bama about to go up by 10
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:11 PM (vsbNu) 24
19 Isn't that Minnesota?
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at November 07, 2015 10:09 PM (NeFrd) --- Oops, you're right of course. I get my cheese-n-squarehead states mixed up. Posted by: All Hail Eris, Michigangsta at November 07, 2015 10:12 PM (jR7Wy) Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:12 PM (qm5G0) 26
We have already seen "thruples" of three persons fight against the duo-normative diarchy, including three women, three men, and mixed sex triads, from the United States to Thailand, with political support in the United Kingdom. Now legal recognition in Brazil is coming true... to a degree More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=10317Posted by: The Political Hat
--- David Crosby wrote a song about that called Triad. It was sung by Grace Slick. He later donated fertility to Melissa Etheridge. Sick hippy dude. Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 07, 2015 10:12 PM (ja4GF) 27
22 Who's drinking? I'm drinking. Shots of GM to be exact.
Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:04 PM --- Deep Eddy's Ruby Red Grapefruit. Just a snootfull to get the ONT rolling. So are you shirtless yet? The 'ettes wanna know. Posted by: All Hail Eris, Michigangsta at November 07, 2015 10:13 PM (jR7Wy) 28
18 That's not a storm. That's a mega Tsunami. I'll bet that entire tosn was annihilated. Not even a bathysphere could withstand that.
Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 07, 2015 10:09 PM (ja4GF) It's a cloud tsunami. And that's Sydney. Which, as far as I know, is still standing. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 10:13 PM (GEICT) 29
21 November 7, 1984: Ronald Reagan wins reelection in landslide.
How far we have fallen in 31 years. Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2015 10:10 PM (45oDG) Excuse me, but I don't see anyone around here ('cept the trolls) who has fallen anywhere. Our nation has fallen into the malevolent hands of the Dims and GOPe, but each of us believed in Freedom then and believe in it now. Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:14 PM (EzgxV) 30
So are you shirtless yet? The 'ettes wanna know.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Michigangsta at November 07, 2015 10:13 PM (jR7Wy) No one cares if he's shirtless. We all wanna know about Cougar. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 10:14 PM (GEICT) 31
20-10
Posted by: Grump928(C) at November 07, 2015 10:14 PM (rwI+c) 32
Is anyone going to watch Trump on SNL tonight? I haven't watched it and not watched with passion since the end of '08 when it became apparent Barky was to be reified and by all comedians. Although I think Leno started going after him a bit normally there at the end when they'd given him the boot, didn't he?
Maybe I just won't watch and will read if anything happens. I hope Trump himself says all the words and phrases those idiot groups want infiltrators to say and then demands payment, which goes to his campaign. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 07, 2015 10:14 PM (dvuhZ) 33
Excuse me, but I don't see anyone around here ('cept the trolls) who has fallen anywhere. Our nation has fallen into the malevolent hands of the Dims and GOPe, but each of us believed in Freedom then and believe in it now.
Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:14 PM (EzgxV) Fucking aye right. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 10:15 PM (GEICT) 34
Suiisse Bug video is worth the price.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at November 07, 2015 10:16 PM (b7NqL) 35
Evening morons, how fares the horde?
Mrs. Crank and I said goodbye to our beloved St. Bernard tonight. She has been with Mrs. Crank for over 12 years, and part of my life for the past 6. There were many tears of sadness, but also laughing with stories about her. Our vet cried with us after it was done. Son of Crank also loved her, and though he is probably too young to remember his time with her clearly, I have no doubt he will notice she is gone. So, I am sitting here, sipping on Glenfiddich 12, and alternately smiling and wiping the dust away from my eyes. Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 10:16 PM (Gosad) 36
Still something wrong with the Republicans being Red and the Commies blue.
Posted by: Jean at November 07, 2015 10:17 PM (4U131) 37
@publius:
Yeah, I'm ready to live-blog Trump on SNL. If I don't fall asleep first. Or end up watching something on YouTube. Or get too into reading comments on here. Or clipping my toenails. Otherwise, totally ready. Posted by: mindful webworker - hilariously at November 07, 2015 10:18 PM (8DIzj) 38
Yeah, I'm ready to live-blog Trump on SNL.
If I don't fall asleep first. Or end up watching something on YouTube. Or get too into reading comments on here. Or clipping my toenails. Otherwise, totally ready. Posted by: mindful webworker - hilariously at November 07, 2015 10:18 PM (8DIzj) --Yes, please do. It'll spare me watching the show itself. Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:19 PM (vsbNu) 39
So sorry for your loss Crank. That is a mighty big, fuzzy, droolly hole in your life. She will be missed, I know.
My favorite St. B moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-J0xPfbRr0 Posted by: All Hail Eris, Michigangsta at November 07, 2015 10:21 PM (jR7Wy) 40
Grand Mariner
Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:12 PM OK, got it. That's tasty. Nice addition to a margarita instead of triple sec. Rock on DC. I must find a bed soon. T Posted by: Farmer at November 07, 2015 10:21 PM (o/90i) Posted by: Stringer Davis at November 07, 2015 10:22 PM (xq1UY) 42
what da fuq happenened with my F-18 post?
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at November 07, 2015 10:22 PM (b7NqL) 43
Oh, wait, there it is.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at November 07, 2015 10:23 PM (b7NqL) 44
I remember the sweet liberal tears of my 6th grade history teacher the morning after Reagan's re-election.
Good Times. Posted by: Garrett at November 07, 2015 10:23 PM (y55/k) 45
This is for you Chi and CDR M (Chesapeake bubbas) - Grassfield High Cheerleaders won the 6A state Championship this evening, Great Bridge came in 4th (after 2 drops in 2nd performance - in first place going into 2nd round), and Hickory failed to advance due to a ruling of using an "illegal pyramid" that they had been using the last three competitions without a problem. They were robbed - their routine was the most challenging (and thus more potential points) of all the teams there. They would have won it walking away. Hickory won the last two years and this should have been a three-peat.
My eldest daughter is on the team (Junior) and was devastated. Posted by: Jeff Weimer at November 07, 2015 10:24 PM (hIefj) 46
ONT just plods along.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (b7NqL) 47
35 Evening morons, how fares the horde?
Mrs. Crank and I said goodbye to our beloved St. Bernard tonight. She has been with Mrs. Crank for over 12 years, and part of my life for the past 6. There were many tears of sadness, but also laughing with stories about her. Our vet cried with us after it was done. Son of Crank also loved her, and though he is probably too young to remember his time with her clearly, I have no doubt he will notice she is gone. So, I am sitting here, sipping on Glenfiddich 12, and alternately smiling and wiping the dust away from my eyes. Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 10:16 PM (Gosad) Can we have a name to toast her by? Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (EzgxV) 48
Great Bridge is in 4A, not in direct competition with Hickory (5A) or Grassfield (6A).
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (hIefj) 49
g'night, 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (KCxzN) 50
If you had asked me in 2003 what I wanted from the James Bond franchise, I would have been very particular and opinionated. And the Daniel Craig movies have delivered at least 75% of these things.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (VdICR) 51
>>>So are you shirtless yet? The 'ettes wanna know.
Natch. Also, based on empirical evidence gathered over the last 48 hours, the women of Chattanooga agree that I should be shirtless. Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (qm5G0) 52
Same explanation as a lot of things -- MIT: Media In Tank.
Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (EzgxV) 53
Evenin' everyone.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (YJmuy) 54
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at November 07, 2015 10:24 PM (hIefj)
Thanks for the update Jeff. Sorry your daughter's team didn't win. Posted by: CDR M at November 07, 2015 10:26 PM (SCx0h) 55
You have my sympathy, Crank. Nothing as loyal as a good dog. Milady was asked tonight how old our dog was, and she answered, 13, and then realized, no, has to be several years older. Starting to show it.
Remember all the good. Posted by: mindful webworker - hilariously at November 07, 2015 10:26 PM (8DIzj) 56
Plods fingers again.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at November 07, 2015 10:26 PM (b7NqL) 57
36 Still something wrong with the Republicans being Red and the Commies blue.
Posted by: Jean at November 07, 2015 10:17 PM (4U131) Durrrrr..... 52 Same explanation as a lot of things -- MIT: Media In Tank. Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (EzgxV) Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:26 PM (EzgxV) Posted by: Garrett at November 07, 2015 10:27 PM (y55/k) 59
Natch. Also, based on empirical evidence gathered over the last 48 hours, the women of Chattanooga agree that I should be shirtless.
Posted by: DC in River City at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (qm5G0) --- To match the pantslessness? Posted by: All Hail Eris, Michigangsta at November 07, 2015 10:27 PM (jR7Wy) 60
Sorry about your furry family member, Dr, Conservative Crank. I have often had to take our pets to be euthanized. Its hurts a lot. I am glad you have good memories to recall.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 10:27 PM (No/ki) 61
I need a steel washer, 1.175" OD .980" ID and about the thickness of 3 pieces of paper. Maybe 4.
I bet I cannot find anything like that. Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:27 PM (rwI+c) 62
Buckley the Wonder Dog offers up a consoling wag of the tail for Crank's Bernard. Sorry for your loss CC.
Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at November 07, 2015 10:28 PM (NeFrd) 63
Jean: Still something wrong with the Republicans being Red and the Commies blue
Ah, can't resist a hook like that! http://mindfulwebworks.com/radical/blue Posted by: mindful webworker - colorfully at November 07, 2015 10:28 PM (8DIzj) 64
I don't know if I'll be around for the book thread tomorrow, so I'll ask here.
Anyone have any good book recommendations on the history of the US Space Program? Mercury and Apollo mainly. Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Hardline Sanity Prod at November 07, 2015 10:28 PM (+eR2D) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 10:28 PM (No/ki) 66
Oh good, that would be great, not having to actually watch but read about it real time. A big thank you to anyone willing to make that sacrifice for the rest.
The NBC logo just sort of makes me sick, ruins my appetite and I think gives me gas. It used to be funny. Besides the original cast, Belushi, Akroyd, et. al, what was the other best cast/time range? Was it the Dana Carvey/Phil Hartman run? Those are the ones I seem to remember as being funny. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 07, 2015 10:29 PM (dvuhZ) 67
It's coming down to the wire with Nebraska-MSU
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 10:29 PM (uZNvH) 68
I bet I cannot find anything like that.
Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:27 PM (rwI+c) ****** I counter bet that a good sized Ace Hardware could fix you up. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 07, 2015 10:30 PM (0G7UN) 69
Posted by: Garrett at November 07, 2015 10:23 PM (y55/k)
Your sixth grade teacher? . Get off my lawn. ; Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 10:30 PM (No/ki) 70
Still something wrong with the Republicans being Red and the Commies blue
It would be great if the Republicans could nut up and *be* the revolutionary party. Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:30 PM (rwI+c) 71
I don't get T.V. What time is the Donald coming on? Can someone post a review?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 10:31 PM (No/ki) 72
32 Is anyone going to watch Trump on SNL tonight?
I don't want to watch it but the co worker wants too. So, I'm stuck watching a show that hasn't been funny in decades with a host that I don't give 2 shits about. I'm putting off some tasks till 2330 so I can keep busy while that awful, overrated, pile of crap of a show is on. Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 07, 2015 10:31 PM (syGA0) 73
Hey they've been hiding stuff for years. Or at least not pursuing the obvious.
There's a money laundering scheme being worked out of every Union business office in any Gov't that is predominantly Democrat. The Democrats "negotiate" with the Union for a contract. The Union takes a portion of the members salaries and then donates it to the Democrats they "negotiate" with. That's called money laundering. It's why there should be NO Unions in Government OR they shouldn't be allowed to contribute to politicians. One is easier to outlaw than the other. If we could only reverse the Federal Government Unions we could possibly start making some inroads on the overspending in Government. Posted by: Bitter Clinger and All That at November 07, 2015 10:31 PM (Xo1Rt) 74
Saturday Night ONT Compliance Pics
https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/663061277842014208 https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/663061648865890304 https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/663062021244649472 https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/663062539278884868 https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/663063270295797760 https://twitter.com/kbdabear/status/663063633186934784 Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2015 10:32 PM (GrXXa) 75
Andy Sandberg digital shorts were the last thing worth watching on SNL, but I couldn't tell you what year that was.
Posted by: BourbonChicken at November 07, 2015 10:32 PM (VdICR) 76
67 It's coming down to the wire with Nebraska-MSU
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 10:29 PM (uZNvH) --Tuned in. Huskers take the lead!!!! Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:32 PM (vsbNu) Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 10:32 PM (uZNvH) 78
"I bet I cannot find anything like that."
It's going to sound crazy, but, yeah Ace. They'll be a far better bet than HD or Lowes. Posted by: Ricardo Kill at November 07, 2015 10:32 PM (b7NqL) 79
I didn't live here in '84.
Nor was I old enough to vote in '84. And I realize Mondale maybe only won because he was the local boy. ...but I still apologize for the stupidity of my fellow Minnesotans. (Though, at this point, I don't think any sort of reparations can cover crap like Senator Franken. Maybe we could be sold to Canada?) Posted by: Mikeski at November 07, 2015 10:33 PM (hAtXl) 80
Posted by: CDR M at November 07, 2015 10:26 PM (SCx0h)
After the routine, we were all like "Oh, we GOT this!" They were nearly perfect. Then we saw the Coach and the lead judge having an animated conversation. They docked us just enough points to keep us out of contention. It's the arbitrary rule interpretation that galls. It's like the judges for all the qualifying competitions and the state competition judges aren't reading from the same book. Posted by: Jeff Weimer at November 07, 2015 10:33 PM (hIefj) 81
I need a steel washer, 1.175" OD .980" ID and about the thickness of 3 pieces of paper. Maybe 4.
You might need to cut one out of shim stock. .010" isn't very thick. Posted by: t-bird at November 07, 2015 10:34 PM (OLNwX) 82
The Swiss Air Force???!? Yeah. Wiki has this to say about that:
In peacetime the Swiss Air Force provides ready-to-take-off aircraft only during office hours on working days. Air Force staff regarded a peacetime 24/7 operational-flying status as "mission impossible" due to budget limitations and limited professional (flying) personnel capacity. Please limit all attacks to the hours of 9 to 5, Monday thru Friday. Otherwise just leave a message. Posted by: GnuBreed at November 07, 2015 10:34 PM (gyKtp) 83
It's inconceivable to me that so many bumblewits want to keep enriching the Clinton Crime Syndicate. Who raised these idiots?
Posted by: Hank at November 07, 2015 10:34 PM (V9g65) 84
Just noted over at Patterico that George Barris has passed on.
Posted by: Bill H at November 07, 2015 10:34 PM (Baojj) Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 10:35 PM (uZNvH) 86
Oh, hey, there's a post with content up above!
Milady recalls that Mondale only took Minn. by about 1000 votes? His home state, too. 1000 votes has got to be within the "margin of tampering." Posted by: mindful webworker - electorally at November 07, 2015 10:35 PM (8DIzj) 87
Cthulhu, her name is Koda. The stories I could tell, were I not busy chasing a toddler.
Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at November 07, 2015 10:35 PM (Gosad) 88
I need a steel washer, 1.175" OD .980" ID and about the thickness of 3 pieces of paper. Maybe 4.
I bet I cannot find anything like that. Posted by: Grump928(C mcmastercarr.com Probably the best phone support out their as well. Posted by: Jean at November 07, 2015 10:36 PM (4U131) 89
Wow, Spartan guy caught the kick as a line drive
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 10:36 PM (uZNvH) 90
81 I need a steel washer, 1.175" OD .980" ID and about the thickness of 3 pieces of paper. Maybe 4.
You might need to cut one out of shim stock. .010" isn't very thick. Posted by: t-bird at November 07, 2015 10:34 PM (OLNwX) Just out of curiosity, what is this needed for? Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:37 PM (EzgxV) 91
MORONS! (and ettes)
Posted by: Zakn at November 07, 2015 10:37 PM (d2pTe) 92
Step One - cut a hole in a box...
Posted by: Andy Samberg at November 07, 2015 10:37 PM (oJOym) 93
"Anyone have any good book recommendations on the history of the US Space Program? Mercury and Apollo mainly."
_The Right Stuff_, Wolfe _Carrying The Fire_, Collins _Chariots For Apollo_, Stoff and Pellegrino _The Last Man On The Moon_, Cernan _Apollo_, Murray and Cox Probably a few more I'll think of later. Check back. Posted by: torquewrench at November 07, 2015 10:37 PM (noWW6) 94
Milady corrects me quoting her. Mondale > Reagan in Minn by "a couple thousand votes."
Posted by: mindful webworker - electorally at November 07, 2015 10:38 PM (8DIzj) 95
Didn't they used to alternate colors from presidential election to election? I think I remember seeing the electoral map in '84 as a sea of blue for Reagan with Mondale's Minnesota as the lone red state, with the sliver of D.C. which always goes Commie.
I don't remember the colors in '80. That was the first election I was aware of enough to watch and know what was going on. I remember that night my father and mother smiling big smiles of relief and going to be with the all-is-well feeling. The next morning, everyone had a spring their step. Before then, it was constant lambasting of Peanut Carter, and woe is this nation. Carter was great compared to Barky. Carter is the fermented product, while Barky and his minions are the distilled concentrated essence. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 07, 2015 10:38 PM (dvuhZ) 96
College professor stands up for free speech.'
http://tinyurl.com/pddthss I wonder how long how long he'll keep his job Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 10:38 PM (No/ki) 97
Can we have a name to toast her by?
Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:25 PM (EzgxV) Lemme second that. Losing a pet is as tough as losing a loved one. Let me correct that- they ARE a loved one. Posted by: Bill H at November 07, 2015 10:38 PM (Baojj) Posted by: CDR M at November 07, 2015 10:38 PM (SCx0h) 99
WTF, Nebraska loses to piddly-shit teams but beats Michigan State? Again, WTF???
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:38 PM (vsbNu) Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 10:38 PM (uZNvH) 101
chemjeff, you can enjoy a Saturday night a little more now. . . .
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:39 PM (vsbNu) 102
18 That's not a storm. That's a mega Tsunami. I'll bet that entire tosn was annihilated. Not even a bathysphere could withstand that.
Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 07, 2015 10:09 PM (ja4GF) But it did kill off all the nasty Aussie spiders. Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2015 10:39 PM (GrXXa) 103
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WTF, Nebraska loses to piddly-shit teams but beats Michigan State? Again, WTF??? Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:38 PM (vsbNu) I know, right? They lose to 1-6 Purdue but they beat 8-0 MSU Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 10:39 PM (uZNvH) 104
Crank,
perhaps quantity will make up for quality 42 St. Bernards in the woods. https://www.facebook.com/viralthreaddotcom/videos/668763329932179/ Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whitttling away like mad at November 07, 2015 10:39 PM (3Mimg) 105
So we may see 3 undefeated become defeated tonight.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:40 PM (vsbNu) 106
Damn Spartans.
Posted by: Blano at November 07, 2015 10:40 PM (heN73) 107
Suisse Air Force did good demonstration. Can't say about Suisse or Austrian enforcement.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at November 07, 2015 10:40 PM (b7NqL) 108
Just out of curiosity, what is this needed for?
Barrel crush washer, but you probably guessed that. I have a tiny headspace issue. Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:40 PM (rwI+c) Posted by: Xerxes at November 07, 2015 10:41 PM (SCx0h) 110
Um... SNL still starts at 10:30pm Central, right? Just checking.
Also wondering if I can figure out Mom's TV/cable remote control. I think an airplane dashboard would be simpler. Posted by: mindful webworker - what's tv? at November 07, 2015 10:41 PM (8DIzj) 111
We saw Spectre tonight. It was good, I thought. My daughter couldn't get past the fact that Voldemart was a good guy.
Posted by: jmel at November 07, 2015 10:41 PM (15vyA) 112
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 07, 2015 10:38 PM (dvuhZ)
Alternated up until the 2000 election, when they got frozen in the public mind over the recount mess. Posted by: Jeff Weimer at November 07, 2015 10:41 PM (hIefj) 113
Am I the only one who thought it was BS for Clemson to storm the field?
I mean, I get that it's a big win and an important one, but you're #1 and FSU was #16. You don't storm the field when you're the #1 team in the nation. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 10:42 PM (GEICT) Posted by: GnuBreed at November 07, 2015 10:42 PM (gyKtp) 115
TD Bama!
Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:42 PM (rwI+c) 116
Looks like I'm getting close to ordering a new desktop. I'm thinking of going with Origin PC.
Posted by: CDR M at November 07, 2015 10:42 PM (SCx0h) 117
87 Cthulhu, her name is Koda. The stories I could tell, were I not busy chasing a toddler.
Posted by: Conservative Crank's iPhone at November 07, 2015 10:35 PM (Gosad) Here's to the memory of dear Koda Crank, who now slobbers among The Blessed. May we please God with our lives as much as Koda pleased the Crank family with hers, and may our spirits be united in the hereafter. Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:42 PM (EzgxV) Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:42 PM (rwI+c) 119
Wow the Nebraska game. This is probably the most significant game for us in at least 10 years. Fucking Amen.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 07, 2015 10:43 PM (4ErVI) 120
_The Right Stuff_, Wolfe
_Carrying The Fire_, Collins _Chariots For Apollo_, Stoff and Pellegrino _The Last Man On The Moon_, Cernan _Apollo_, Murray and Cox Probably a few more I'll think of later. Check back. Posted by: torquewrench at November 07, 2015 10:37 PM (noWW6) Thank you, torquewrench. We're watching The Right Stuff at the moment, which made me think I know very little about our early space program. Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Hardline Sanity Prod at November 07, 2015 10:43 PM (+eR2D) Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at November 07, 2015 10:44 PM (hVdx9) Posted by: t-bird at November 07, 2015 10:44 PM (OLNwX) 123
Hopefully chemjeff was watching. I'm sure he was.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 07, 2015 10:44 PM (4ErVI) 124
Crank.
A toast to your beloved, noble dog. In his memory. Salute! My sincere condolences, sir. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at November 07, 2015 10:45 PM (McRlu) Posted by: Ricardo Kill at November 07, 2015 10:45 PM (b7NqL) 126
113: Clemson haven't beaten FSU in a while, I'm guessing. Clemson's lost last year was a case of defeat being snatched from the jaws of victory.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 07, 2015 10:46 PM (syGA0) 127
Heh, Nebraska's win is the first against a Top 10 team in four years, when they beat . . . Michigan State.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 10:46 PM (vsbNu) 128
cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:42 PM
Nice, cthulu. * raises glass to Koda, and all the good doggehs * Posted by: mindful webworker - enthusiastically at November 07, 2015 10:47 PM (8DIzj) 129
I think I need to move to Tuscaloosa and try tol marry one of these coed's moms. Sheesh.
Ain't having any luck here. Posted by: Blano at November 07, 2015 10:49 PM (heN73) 130
Anyone have any good book recommendations on the history of the US Space Program? Mercury and Apollo mainly.
The official NASA histories are pretty readable, and available online. Mercury: http://history.nasa.gov/SP-4201/toc.htm Gemini: http://history.nasa.gov/SP-4203/toc.htm Posted by: On the Shoulders of Titans at November 07, 2015 10:49 PM (xtVLN) 131
To Koda.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Michigangsta at November 07, 2015 10:49 PM (jR7Wy) 132
126 113: Clemson haven't beaten FSU in a while, I'm guessing. Clemson's lost last year was a case of defeat being snatched from the jaws of victory.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 07, 2015 10:46 PM (syGA0) Clemson is 6-6 vs FSU since 03. Yeah, I know it was a real big win for Clemson. But you don't storm the field. I think that was tacky. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 10:49 PM (GEICT) 133
To Koda..
Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:50 PM (rwI+c) 134
"Didn't they used to alternate colors from presidential election to election?"
Wikipedia says it was network-dependent (some toggling, some incumbency-based, etc), up until 2000 when "Red State = Bush State" became a meme. Posted by: Mikeski at November 07, 2015 10:50 PM (hAtXl) 135
Bama needs a TD here to crush it.
Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:51 PM (rwI+c) 136
35 Evening morons, how fares the horde?
Mrs. Crank and I said goodbye to our beloved St. Bernard tonight. She has been with Mrs. Crank for over 12 years, and part of my life for the past 6. There were many tears of sadness, but also laughing with stories about her. Our vet cried with us after it was done. Son of Crank also loved her, and though he is probably too young to remember his time with her clearly, I have no doubt he will notice she is gone. So, I am sitting here, sipping on Glenfiddich 12, and alternately smiling and wiping the dust away from my eyes. Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 10:16 PM (Gosad) Best CCC be well Posted by: Farmer at November 07, 2015 10:51 PM (o/90i) 137
108 Just out of curiosity, what is this needed for?
Barrel crush washer, but you probably guessed that. I have a tiny headspace issue. Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:40 PM (rwI+c) I actually had no idea, but now that you've told me....aren't barrel crush washers supposed to be conical? They're only a couple of bucks, why not grab one from a local gun shop in the morning? Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:51 PM (EzgxV) 138
Ah, Benny Hill. He loved him some stockings and knickers.
BTW, the maid in that first clip is Daphne from "Frasier" (Jane Leeves). She appeared in a few Benny Hill clips. Posted by: Russtovich at November 07, 2015 10:51 PM (pFXle) 139
To Koda, who I hope is romping merrily with my Oreo throughout the far reaches of the universe.
Posted by: Blano at November 07, 2015 10:51 PM (heN73) 140
I worked on the Mondale campaign in 1984 and fell in love with his daughter Eleanor at th V P debate in Philadelphia. A stunning beauty. She of blessed memory.
Posted by: Sanfranpsycho at November 07, 2015 10:52 PM (afaIk) 141
They're only a couple of bucks, why not grab one from a local gun shop in the morning?
Maybe. It think it's a odd size though. Maybe I'm wrong though but google hasn't jumped up any that I won't have to file down. Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:53 PM (rwI+c) Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at November 07, 2015 10:53 PM (4ErVI) 143
Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 10:16 PM (Gosad)
CC, my condolences. Raise a glass to Koda. And CW, my thoughts are with you and your family right now. Prayers that your father goes peacefully. Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Hardline Sanity Prod at November 07, 2015 10:54 PM (+eR2D) 144
So, that might explain this Craig's List ad:
"For Sale, lightly used, Super Sized Pooper Scooper." What? Too soon? Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at November 07, 2015 10:54 PM (NeFrd) 145
Hey Bernie voters:
You want a socialist paradise You'd settle for Sweden You'll get Venezuela You deserve Cambodia Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whitttling away like mad at November 07, 2015 10:54 PM (3Mimg) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 10:55 PM (No/ki) 147
132: Ah, didn't know that. I don't keep up with the fortunes of FSU and Clemson. Still, it didn't bother me. Glad to see Clemson undefeated and I say that as a Hokies fan.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 07, 2015 10:55 PM (syGA0) 148
Make that Walter Mondale's daughter was lovely
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 10:56 PM (No/ki) 149
"Ah, Benny Hill. He loved him some stockings and knickers.
BTW, the maid in that first clip is Daphne from "Frasier" (Jane Leeves). She appeared in a few Benny Hill clips. Posted by: Russtovich" Just wish it was in a higher resolution. Posted by: AshevilleRobert at November 07, 2015 10:57 PM (Wo9OY) 150
141 They're only a couple of bucks, why not grab one from a local gun shop in the morning?
Maybe. It think it's a odd size though. Maybe I'm wrong though but google hasn't jumped up any that I won't have to file down. Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:53 PM (rwI+c) The reason it is conical is almost certainly that the specs are lax -- when you tighten the nut on/over it, it'll be compressed into place. Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 10:57 PM (EzgxV) 151
Hey Bernie voters:
You want a socialist paradise You'd settle for Sweden You'll get Venezuela You deserve Cambodia Posted by: Vlad the Impaler, whitttling away like mad at November 07, 2015 10:54 PM (3M___) Nothing says paradise like no electricity and standing in line all day to buy toilet paper Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2015 10:59 PM (45oDG) 152
FG Alabama. Up by 20 with 12:45 to go.
Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 10:59 PM (rwI+c) 153
I need a steel washer, 1.175" OD .980" ID and about the thickness of 3 pieces of paper. Maybe 4.
Ah-hah, they're called shim washers. If you have the means to snip out some of the middle, maybe this one will work: http://www.mcmaster.com/#91437a659/=zpqpx3 Posted by: t-bird at November 07, 2015 10:59 PM (OLNwX) 154
Ah, Benny Hill. He loved him some stockings and knickers.
BTW, the maid in that first clip is Daphne from "Frasier" (Jane Leeves). She appeared in a few Benny Hill clips. Posted by: Russtovich **** She used to be rather attractive. Then she went anorexic. Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at November 07, 2015 10:59 PM (hVdx9) 155
I think I need to move to Tuscaloosa and try tol marry one of these coed's moms. Sheesh.
Ain't having any luck here. Posted by: Blano at November 07, 2015 10:49 PM (heN73) ****** One of those Co Eds Moms is my Ex. All I can say is, you may wanna rethink that. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 07, 2015 10:59 PM (0G7UN) 156
THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!
Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 11:00 PM (rwI+c) 157
Ah, a NAPA ad, another example of ridiculous placement of a passenger in the middle seat in back with three emply spaces available.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:00 PM (vsbNu) 158
If you have the means to snip out some of the middle, maybe this one will work: http://www.mcmaster.com/#91437a659/=zpqpx3
Thanks. I can file or dremel. Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 11:01 PM (rwI+c) 159
Today there were vets outside the grocery store.
Donated to some kid's surgery and bought two chances on winning a choice of two rifles. (Sorry, not a gun guy, can't remember what, one was a Mossberg something I think.) If I win, I guess I'll have to find some spare change to buy... what's it called? Ammunition? Of course, that stuff is dangerous.... Unless I have a boating accident first. Posted by: mindful webworker - self-defensively at November 07, 2015 11:03 PM (8DIzj) 160
Milady recalls that Mondale only took Minn. by about 1000 votes? His home state, too. 1000 votes has got to be within the "margin of tampering."
I was still in Harry Reid's preferred demographic as of 1 November 1984, but I do recall that the polls had got lopsided by then. I doubt that the Dems had bothered to cheat that month. Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 07, 2015 11:03 PM (D65RZ) 161
155 I think I need to move to Tuscaloosa and try tol marry one of these coed's moms. Sheesh.
Ain't having any luck here. Posted by: Blano at November 07, 2015 10:49 PM (heN73) ****** One of those Co Eds Moms is my Ex. All I can say is, you may wanna rethink that. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 07, 2015 10:59 PM (0G7UN) http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/573u/ Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 11:04 PM (EzgxV) 162
The fuck is that supposed to mean?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 07, 2015 11:04 PM (rSTkb) 163
Ok, some stories about our dear Koda (who was a female, btw--Mrs. Crank always bought her pink leashes and collars because strangers assumed she was a he based on size).
--She physically placed herself between Mrs. Crank and her abusive 1st husband so he could not hurt her--still a puppy at that time, and she succeeded. --She used to jump up on and play with my father-in-law all the time, and he spoiled her rotten with Happy Meals. After he suffered a stroke, she always acted very sedate around him so as not to knock him over. --My first meeting with Koda was around 1:00 am, almost exactly 6 years ago. I picked up Mrs. Crank from work after driving from Detroit to Columbus to meet her and rekindle our friendship, which by then had evolved to romance. This was the first time I had seen her in almost 18 months. We got to the house, she went into the bedroom to change and I was sitting on the couch in the living room. Koda, being a St. Bernard (mastiff breed), likes to smack with her paws to get your attention, and she wanted me to scratch her ears. I told her "no," and swatted her nose with two fingers. I thought I was disciplining her, but she thought I was playing "the hitting game". So it went for 10 minutes straight, she would smack me on the leg and I would smack her on the nose, before Mrs. Crank came into the room laughing and explained that the dog would keep this up all night. Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 11:06 PM (Gosad) 164
Wow. Nebraska!
Now Alabama is spanking LSU. And Ohio State is playing ... Eastern Wyoming Technical College? .... Parsons School of Art and Design? I forget. Somebody like that. Posted by: Margarita DeVille at November 07, 2015 11:06 PM (JfN61) 165
Trivia: One of the Benny Hill background dancer girls was the actress who played the English therapist-housekeeper, Daphne, in Frasier; and Joy in Hot in Cleveland. (I don't know if she's in the linked clip; I can't play it.)
Posted by: andycanuck at November 07, 2015 11:07 PM (xodPA) 166
Wow, this LSU-Alabama game is anticlimax. Yeesh.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:07 PM (vsbNu) 167
Ah, Benny Hill. Just the mention of his name and I'm chuckling with that crazy chase theme music in my head.
One scene that comes to mind. He's standing next to a tree with a bucket of water, and begins to smile and act stupid when he sees a couple of pretty girls looking at him. Somebody is shooting at him, or by some other means, projectiles are being fired. One hits the bucket and a stream of water comes out. From the girls perspective, it looks like he's peeing behind the tree. He's waving at them with an idiotic smile. Then the second projectile comes along, knocks another hole in the bucket and two streams come out. The girls are really impressed then. You remember the woman on Frasier, actress who played whats-her-name, English accent, Daphne, I believe it was. Did I get it mixed up or did she get her start as one of Benny's girls? Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 07, 2015 11:07 PM (dvuhZ) 168
162 The fuck is that supposed to mean?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at November 07, 2015 11:04 PM (rSTkb) Have no idea what this was responding to.... Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 11:08 PM (EzgxV) 169
Have no idea what this was responding to....
Maybe it's existential. Like the last words of Alfie (or Carter USM's, "Falling On A Bruise") - "So what's the answer? That's what I keep asking myself - what's it all about? Know what I mean?" Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 07, 2015 11:10 PM (D65RZ) 170
sorry, was chatting with a friend
BCochran: that game clinched the ACC Atlantic division for Clemson so it was significant for that reason Dack Thrombosis: you bet I watched the game although to be honest I was tempted to skip it Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 11:11 PM (uZNvH) 171
I rather like the Alabama co-ed with the sharp elbows that has been featured several times on the college football thread the past few years. She has a classic beauty look, not anorexic or dressed like a skank like most young women seem to be any more.
Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 11:11 PM (Gosad) Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 11:13 PM (Gosad) 173
Too little, too late for Fournette.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:14 PM (vsbNu) 174
BCochran: that game clinched the ACC Atlantic division for Clemson so it was significant for that reason
Like I said, I completely get that it was a big game for several reasons, but storming the field is just....I dunno...tacky. Florida beat Vandy today with a field goal near the end of the game. It was Homecoming. Two years ago Vandy upset Florida at Florida, so this was revenge. It clinched the SEC East for Florida for the first time since 08. No storming. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 11:14 PM (GEICT) 175
Too little, too late for Fournette.
We're lucky he didn't put that on in the endzone. He's too good to hold down all night. Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 11:15 PM (rwI+c) Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at November 07, 2015 11:15 PM (hVdx9) 177
I thought Ben Carson was my guy, but he claims to have believed as a 17-year-old boy that a four-star general had influence in the army's affairs. He's either incredibly stupid or he's the worst kind of liar.
So I'm going to vote for Hillary. Posted by: FireHorse at November 07, 2015 11:16 PM (yBQNe) 178
And Fournette's just a sophomore. He's a beast.
Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 11:16 PM (rwI+c) 179
Well, the Cabernet is gone. And it's still ten minutes until Saturday Night Trump starts.
If I'm going to do this, I may have to break discipline and... * checks Mom's liquor cabinet * Wow! Some of this stuff hasn't been touched since my step-father died back in the late '80s! Hmmm.... Posted by: mindful webworker - self-defensively at November 07, 2015 11:17 PM (8DIzj) 180
@50 If you had asked me in 2003 what I wanted from the James Bond franchise, I would have been very particular and opinionated. And the Daniel Craig movies have delivered at least 75% of these things.
------------- Just got back from Spectre. It was interesting to note that, in contrast with the usual motivations, the bad guys this time around were trying to get rid of democracy. There were also a couple of snarky comments about unelected leaders (and not in autocratic countries). Posted by: junior at November 07, 2015 11:17 PM (PVi+Q) 181
Just read your post Conservative Crank. I'm so sorry. Losing a furry baby is pretty awful.
Posted by: Moki at November 07, 2015 11:18 PM (x303I) 182
TD State. Cashed in on the turnover.
Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 11:18 PM (rwI+c) 183
@36 Still something wrong with the Republicans being Red and the Commies blue.
-------------------- That's why they changed it - the obvious "Dems = Commies" that the color red suggested. Posted by: junior at November 07, 2015 11:18 PM (PVi+Q) 184
How's it going, Moki ?
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 07, 2015 11:19 PM (D65RZ) 185
BCochran, you also have to think, when was the last time that Clemson was #1? it was a long time and FSU was the biggest threat remaining on their schedule. so they have a glide path to remaining #1 now.
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 11:19 PM (uZNvH) 186
PAT blocked. 30-16. Alabama.
Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 11:20 PM (rwI+c) 187
Hi Moki!!!
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 11:20 PM (uZNvH) 188
162 was responding to 161-that he might not to marry one of the cheerleader's moms because one of them is his ex wife. who I gather he did not like.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 11:21 PM (No/ki) 189
@79 And I realize Mondale maybe only won because he was the local boy.
...but I still apologize for the stupidity of my fellow Minnesotans. --------------- No need to apologize. Mondale subsequently lost an election in Minnesota, making him the only American who has lost in every single state. Posted by: junior at November 07, 2015 11:21 PM (PVi+Q) 190
Yea, Alabama! Drown 'em Tide! Every 'Bama man's behind you, Hit your stride. Go teach the Bulldogs to behave, Send the Yellow Jackets to a watery grave. And if a man starts to weaken, That's a shame! For Bama's pluck and grit have Writ her name in Crimson flame. Fight on, fight on, fight on men! Remember the Rose Bowl, we'll win then. Go, roll to victory, Hit your stride, You're Dixie's football pride, Crimson Tide, Roll Tide, Roll Tide!! Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 11:21 PM (rwI+c) 191
http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/573u/
Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 11:04 PM (EzgxV) ******* Yep. A better meme here would be how hot she used to be, but that'll do. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 07, 2015 11:21 PM (0G7UN) 192
T-minus 5 minutes till Trump Time.
Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at November 07, 2015 11:21 PM (HMt16) 193
185 BCochran, you also have to think, when was the last time that Clemson was #1? it was a long time and FSU was the biggest threat remaining on their schedule. so they have a glide path to remaining #1 now.
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 11:19 PM (uZNvH) Meh. Storming the field is for miraculous upsets. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 11:22 PM (GEICT) 194
More Koda stories:
--Our first Thanksgiving after we were married, I was still living in Detroit and Mrs. Crank drove up with Koda and her brother to make me Thanksgiving dinner at my apartment. Koda had been a little off, and wasn't eating when she first arrived, which wasn't too unusual with travelling. However, when a day later she turned her nose up at a White Castle cheeseburger, we knew something was wrong. She had a massive infection of her uterus and needed emergency sugery, which I forked over the money for without hesitation. She came through with flying colors and we had almost 5 more years with her. --Her last cycle before this infection coincided with Mrs. Crank taking in a rescue kitten, who weighed not even 2 pounds. Koda began lactating and this kitten would nurse on her. This past week, that damn cat was still trying to nurse on her, even though the milk dried up years ago, and Koda never complained about it. We think she thought the kitten was literally her puppy. --Later that same winter, I was down visiting in Columbus, with several inches of ice and snow on the ground. Koda wanted out late at night and promptly took off across the street, barking at and banging on the neighbor's door at 2 am. I grabbed her collar and started pulling her back across the road when she decided to take off, causing me to lose my footing and land flat on my back on the ice. I was still trying to figure out if I had broken anything when Koda turned around and her instincts kicked in. Bounding over as fast as she could, she flopped down on top of me to prevent hypothermia. So, I'm lying in the middle of the street (fortunately not a busy one), barely able to move before 150 pounds of dog pounced on me, and so I just start laughing, lying there until Mrs. Crank could get over to get the dog off me. Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 11:22 PM (Gosad) 195
Chivas... that doesn't spoil if opened nearly 20 years ago, right? *sniffs*
Posted by: mindful webworker - hic at November 07, 2015 11:22 PM (8DIzj) 196
I won't watch Spectre in the theatre, but I'll definitely rent it.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:22 PM (vsbNu) 197
There were also a couple of snarky comments about unelected leaders (and not in autocratic countries).
Posted by: junior They must have been talking about George W. Bush who was selected and not elected. Posted by: Elanor Clift at November 07, 2015 11:22 PM (FkBIv) 198
I don't think I can stay up to hear about Trump on SNL but the on clip on "Hot Air" with Donald in a huge fright wig was pretty amusing
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 11:23 PM (No/ki) 199
Evening, folks.
Dr. Crank - so sad to hear the news. Tucker & I send our love to you and family. Thanks for the stories, though. More would be welcome. I love goofy dog stories... Mondale's daughter really was a beautiful woman.Such a shame for her to be taken so young, regardless of politics. I don't wish that on anyone. If Capt Whitebread is around - prayers, man. I don't know what else to say. We're all praying for you and yours. Posted by: Andy Samberg at November 07, 2015 11:23 PM (1lSBw) Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:24 PM (9jeGC) 201
Off, dick in a box sock...
Posted by: Chi at November 07, 2015 11:24 PM (1lSBw) 202
the only American who has lost in every single state.
John Quincy Adams in 1820. Technically. Monroe ran unopposed, but a faithless elector wrote in Adams from New Hampshire. So Adams (retroactively) ran, and lost in New Hampshire Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 07, 2015 11:24 PM (D65RZ) 203
180 @50 If you had asked me in 2003 what I wanted from the James Bond franchise, I would have been very particular and opinionated. And the Daniel Craig movies have delivered at least 75% of these things.
------------- Just got back from Spectre. It was interesting to note that, in contrast with the usual motivations, the bad guys this time around were trying to get rid of democracy. There were also a couple of snarky comments about unelected leaders (and not in autocratic countries). Posted by: junior at November 07, 2015 11:17 PM (PVi+Q) Why should they be motivated against democracy when Democratic Fascism is rolling along so well? http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/218258/ Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 11:25 PM (EzgxV) 204
Here we go. SNL.
Posted by: mindful webworker - hic at November 07, 2015 11:25 PM (8DIzj) 205
Great stories, CC
My sister has Bernese Mountain Dogs. They're huge too. Sometimes with the bigger breeds they don't have a long life, sadly. I loved the kitten story. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 11:25 PM (No/ki) 206
One of those Co Eds Moms is my Ex.
All I can say is, you may wanna rethink that. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 07, 2015 10:59 PM (0G7UN) http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/573u/ Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 11:04 PM (EzgxV) I admit it. I'm desperate. Posted by: Blano at November 07, 2015 11:26 PM (heN73) 207
Why are these people laughing?
Posted by: mindful webworker - sleepy at November 07, 2015 11:26 PM (8DIzj) 208
202 the only American who has lost in every single state.
John Quincy Adams in 1820. Technically. Monroe ran unopposed, but a faithless elector wrote in Adams from New Hampshire. So Adams (retroactively) ran, and lost in New Hampshire Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 07, 2015 11:24 PM (D65RZ) Don't forget us! --Every Green Party, Libertarian Party, Constitution Party candidate ever, plus H. Ross Perot Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 11:26 PM (Gosad) 209
You remember the woman on Frasier, actress who played whats-her-name, English accent, Daphne, I believe it was. Did I get it mixed up or did she get her start as one of Benny's girls?
Posted by: publius Jinx. You owe me a Coke, publius! Posted by: andycanuck at November 07, 2015 11:26 PM (xodPA) 210
Trump is coming up on SNL. Are you watching?
Posted by: ALH at November 07, 2015 11:27 PM (Z56vq) 211
Fenelon, the new leader of the pack at Casa del Crank is our Swiss Mountain Dog, which is essentially a bigger short-haired Bernese. He is loving and loyal but has no idea of his own strength, oy!
Posted by: Conservative Crank at November 07, 2015 11:28 PM (Gosad) 212
This Hillary bit is lame.
Posted by: cm9000 at November 07, 2015 11:29 PM (2TUVm) 213
195 Chivas... that doesn't spoil if opened nearly 20 years ago, right? *sniffs* Posted by: mindful webworker - hic at November 07, 2015 11:22 PM (8DIzj) It doesn't spoil, but the alcohol preferentially evaporates. Might be down a few proof if not completely sealed. Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 11:29 PM (EzgxV) 214
St Bernards and Bernese seem like very good tempered dogs.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 11:29 PM (No/ki) 215
Larry David does The Bern damn good though.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:29 PM (9jeGC) 216
Heh. Larry David as Bernie Sanders...
Posted by: Chi at November 07, 2015 11:29 PM (1lSBw) 217
A woman once told me about how she and some friends went to Washington to protest Nixon's inauguration in 1972.
(I refrained from telling her that Nixon won 49 states.) These people will protest anything and everything they don't like. Posted by: FireHorse at November 07, 2015 11:29 PM (yBQNe) 218
Larry David.
Posted by: cm9000 at November 07, 2015 11:29 PM (2TUVm) 219
some nephilim?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME2-gntRcAQ Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 07, 2015 11:30 PM (D65RZ) 220
Did anyone know there was a Dem debate last night?
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:30 PM (9jeGC) 221
Haven't watched SNL in many years...and this first skit blows chunks. No wonder I stopped watching.
Bad writing. Posted by: anti-socialist at November 07, 2015 11:30 PM (o9lmn) 222
No one ever offer Hillary a White Castle cheeseburger.
Posted by: andycanuck at November 07, 2015 11:30 PM (xodPA) 223
210: Yes, against my will though. The co worker wants to torture me,,,,,er,,,,,watch it.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 07, 2015 11:30 PM (syGA0) 224
CCrank, condolences from my home to yours as we said goodbye to Teeka, our 15 year old black lab who was the best seeker a hide and seek game ever had just this last Tuesday. It does not get easier with practice.
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 07, 2015 11:30 PM (GzDYP) 225
@197
They must have been talking about George W. Bush who was selected and not elected. ----------------- It appeared to be aimed at the bureaucrats. And the EU leadership popped into my head when Ralph Fiennes muttered the line, though I doubt it's what the scriptwriter had in mind. All in all, I find the fact that it turned up to be promising. Posted by: junior at November 07, 2015 11:31 PM (PVi+Q) 226
I guess not a debate. A meet the candidates.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:31 PM (9jeGC) 227
The Bernie Sanders bit is funny. A 40 year old grandson.
Posted by: ALH at November 07, 2015 11:31 PM (Z56vq) Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:32 PM (9jeGC) 229
Is that Trump as Sanders? I'm confused. *drinks*
Posted by: mindful webworker - sleepy at November 07, 2015 11:32 PM (8DIzj) 230
Henry passes Fournette in the Heisman race.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:32 PM (vsbNu) 231
Aww, ODM...
Posted by: Chi at November 07, 2015 11:33 PM (1lSBw) 232
Did you ever buy her a brandy cask for her neck, ConCrank?
Posted by: andycanuck at November 07, 2015 11:33 PM (xodPA) 233
64 DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Hardline Sanity Prod
If you had to read only one book, and I've read a lot, even to the builder of the Saturn V second stage, Stormy Storm's book, read: Carrying The Fire by Mike Collins. The best book of the entire bunch. IMHO. Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 07, 2015 11:33 PM (u82oZ) 234
Crappy opening skit by SNL.
Posted by: cm9000 at November 07, 2015 11:33 PM (2TUVm) 235
Run it into the ground....into. The . Ground.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:33 PM (9jeGC) 236
Okay Trump time, let's see if we get hecklers in the audience
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 11:33 PM (uZNvH) Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 07, 2015 11:33 PM (u82oZ) 238
I see attractiveness isn't a requirement for SNL.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:34 PM (9jeGC) 239
214 St Bernards and Bernese seem like very good tempered dogs.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at November 07, 2015 11:29 PM (No/ki) In general, the larger the dog the more mellow the personality. That said, there is a story of the fiancee trying to get to the ladies' in a London pub where there was black shag carpeting in the hallway and a dark brown Irish wolfhound sprawled out on it.... Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 11:34 PM (EzgxV) 240
I hope Trump is ready to ad lib. The writing sucks
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 07, 2015 11:34 PM (o9lmn) 241
zzzzzzzzzzz
Posted by: mindful webworker - so out of it at November 07, 2015 11:34 PM (8DIzj) 242
Jane Leeves also played Seinfeld's virginal girlfriend in a few episodes, before breaking up with Jerry and finally playing her first game of Toad in the Hole with JFK Jr.
Posted by: pop culture at November 07, 2015 11:35 PM (xtVLN) 243
Is it ok if I root for chaos and mayhem on SNL tonight? I kind of despise the show and I'm not a big Trump booster. An appearance by SMOD would be awsome!
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 07, 2015 11:35 PM (syGA0) 244
How much you want to bet that NBC deliberately lets in hecklers?
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 11:35 PM (uZNvH) 245
Hey Tigers! Hey Tigers! Hey Tigers! We just beat the hell out of you! Rammer Jammer, Yellowhammer, give 'em hell, Alabama! Posted by: Grump928(C) has drink taken at November 07, 2015 11:35 PM (rwI+c) 246
Okay, The Donald
Posted by: mindful webworker - so out of it at November 07, 2015 11:35 PM (8DIzj) 247
220 Did anyone know there was a Dem debate last night?
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:30 PM (9jeGC) No debate. Just that stupid Q&A thing. Best part was the guy holding up the sign behind Maddow and Matthews. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 11:35 PM (GEICT) 248
Who the F was is his tailor tonight?
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:36 PM (9jeGC) 249
An appearance by SMOD would be awsome!
How about that big forearm of the Nephilim that we saw at the end of Cabin In The Woods? I'd vote for that Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 07, 2015 11:36 PM (D65RZ) Posted by: SNL at November 07, 2015 11:37 PM (ZxmMG) 251
Ok, that was funny...
Posted by: Chi at November 07, 2015 11:37 PM (1lSBw) 252
If Derrick Henry spent as much time on the practice field as he does in the tattoo parlor, he'd be Herschel Walker.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:37 PM (vsbNu) 253
Is that Trump as Sanders? I'm confused. *drinks*
Posted by: mindful webworker - sleepy at November 07, 2015 11:32 PM ------------ You've got quite a flair for this live blogging thing, you know. Posted by: TJ Camper at November 07, 2015 11:38 PM (l/vUQ) 254
She was the British woman in "Murphy Brown" too. Miles's girlfriend for a while.
Posted by: FireHorse at November 07, 2015 11:38 PM (yBQNe) 255
LMAO. So La Raza owes Larry Dafid some cash.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:39 PM (9jeGC) 256
252 If Derrick Henry spent as much time on the practice field as he does in the tattoo parlor, he'd be Herschel Walker.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:37 PM (vsbNu) And if he quit fucking/knocking up everything with a skirt, he'd have even more energy on the field. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 11:39 PM (GEICT) 257
Thanks Chi. 15 years for a lab, 12 years for a st. bernard..good runs.
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 07, 2015 11:39 PM (GzDYP) 258
That there was funny. God Bless Donald Trump.
Posted by: ALH at November 07, 2015 11:39 PM (Z56vq) 259
Is Larry David a regular on SNL? And if so, why is the writing so bad?
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 07, 2015 11:39 PM (o9lmn) 260
253 Is that Trump as Sanders? I'm confused. *drinks*
Posted by: mindful webworker - sleepy at November 07, 2015 11:32 PM ------------ You've got quite a flair for this live Posted by: TJ Camper at November 07, 2015 11:38 PM (l/vUQ) FIFY. Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2015 11:39 PM (EzgxV) 261
These two imitators have got the hair all wrong.
Wow, that intro sukd. Respect for Trump for unselfconcious self-consciousness but, I may just give up here. Posted by: mindful webworker - fading fast at November 07, 2015 11:40 PM (8DIzj) Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at November 07, 2015 11:40 PM (HMt16) 263
No debate. Just that stupid Q&A thing. Best part was the guy holding up the sign behind Maddow and Matthews. Posted by: BCochran1981 - Never Forget. Never Forgive at November 07, 2015 11:35 PM (GEICT) Saw that at WZ. Awesome placement. Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:40 PM (9jeGC) 264
Sorry to hear the news, Con. Crank. Best to your family, furry and otherwise.
I'd love to hear more stories, from the rest of the Horde, too. Posted by: TJ Camper at November 07, 2015 11:40 PM (l/vUQ) 265
An unfunny skit.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:40 PM (vsbNu) 266
And yeah, SNL is as awful as I've heard. Just so lame. Even Trump can't save this.
Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at November 07, 2015 11:40 PM (HMt16) 267
I knew but had forgotten the Seinfeld appearance too. That was the "Contest" as I recall; and then whatever one had the premiere of the fictional Jerry show, she and JFK Jr. in bed were watching the show on TV (...as were Saul Bass with the real-and-spectacular boob chick on a date on a living-room couch "That Jayne Mansfield had some big breasts"; I think the couple that loved/hated "the Sein"; I can't recall the others other than the parents... I'm hoping it included Tom Wattley DDS, Malcolm's breaking bad dad!)
Now off to check the Seinfeld database to see how bad my memory is really getting. Posted by: andycanuck at November 07, 2015 11:41 PM (xodPA) 268
Well, congrats Husker fans. Though the last call was uber shit, you played to win and earned it. Spartans coaches need to learn tough lessons here. Cook still top 5 QB. And Navy tromps Memphis! Yea!
Posted by: Gouverneur Morris at November 07, 2015 11:42 PM (PHxng) 269
Never watched even one Murphy Brown. Commie bitch, in fiction and reality.
Posted by: andycanuck at November 07, 2015 11:42 PM (xodPA) 270
259 Is Larry David a regular on SNL? And if so, why is the writing so bad?
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 07, 2015 11:39 PM (o9lmn) Not sure. I think he did so great the first time they are having him back. Only to beat all the funny out of it. Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:43 PM (9jeGC) Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at November 07, 2015 11:43 PM (HMt16) 272
Hottie.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:44 PM (9jeGC) 273
Lol. Brought you the check for the wall.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:44 PM (9jeGC) Posted by: mindful webworker - fading fast at November 07, 2015 11:44 PM (8DIzj) 275
I brought you the check for the wall. HA!
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 07, 2015 11:44 PM (o9lmn) 276
Oh, God. This goes on for how long? 90 minutes? I'm going to have to dig up some Youtube vids of sportscar races. SNL sucks.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 07, 2015 11:45 PM (syGA0) 277
Reminder: We never own animals. We borrow them.
Posted by: FireHorse at November 07, 2015 11:45 PM (yBQNe) Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? at November 07, 2015 11:45 PM (HMt16) 279
Am I not watching the current SNL? WTF?
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:45 PM (vsbNu) 280
That black chick had a nice rack.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 07, 2015 11:46 PM (syGA0) 281
Okay, laughed at the end of that sketch. I should quit while they're ahead.
Posted by: mindful webworker - fading fast at November 07, 2015 11:46 PM (8DIzj) 282
Is that his real wife and Ivanka?
Posted by: ALH at November 07, 2015 11:46 PM (Z56vq) 283
Jackasses at SNL think this will hurt him.
Sorry. He's getting exposure. And Good Burger guy....move on. Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:47 PM (9jeGC) 284
Get some writers to NY, stat
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 07, 2015 11:47 PM (o9lmn) 285
A young Jane Leeves in a 1 piece.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/pwf2nqu Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at November 07, 2015 11:15 PM ----------- Wow. That's some 80's stuff right there. Posted by: TJ Camper at November 07, 2015 11:47 PM (l/vUQ) 286
wife and Ivanka?
Posted by: ALH at November 07, 2015 11:46 PM (Z56vq) Real Ivanka. Not sure about the wife. Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:48 PM (9jeGC) 287
Okay the WH sketch was good but this bad girls thing is just dumb
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 11:48 PM (uZNvH) Posted by: mindful webworker - fading fast at November 07, 2015 11:49 PM (8DIzj) 289
ODM,
Hoping I get 20 or so with my little guy. It had been 15 years since my last dog (black lab, SAD story), and I got Tucker by accident (he's 3 now?) Wouldn't change it for the world. BTW, he changed his favorite snack from pecans to "baby" carrots this evening. I swear - if I was snacking on broken glass, he would want some! Idiot. Posted by: Chi at November 07, 2015 11:50 PM (1lSBw) Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:51 PM (9jeGC) 291
Doh! It was "Kim Novak had some big breasts". I think Jerry must have used the Jayne Mansfield comment in the original show (called "The Implant", I just read). And no Wattley; although the script site I read missed the Virgin and JFK Jr. watching that I definitely remember.
Posted by: andycanuck at November 07, 2015 11:52 PM (xodPA) 292
Aw fuck, sinceI'm in Mountain Time I'm stuck with no SNL until after 10:00 news. Fuck Fuck Fuck.
Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2015 11:52 PM (vsbNu) 293
Real Ivanka fake wife.
Posted by: cm9000 at November 07, 2015 11:52 PM (2TUVm) 294
Wow. That's some 80's stuff right there.
Posted by: TJ Camper at November 07, 2015 11:47 PM (l/vUQ) The Hair!Egads, I just looked at my HS yearbook a couple of days ago (first time in years) and was shocked at the over-poofed hair the girls had. Posted by: Burnt Toast at November 07, 2015 11:52 PM (T78UI) Posted by: TJ Camper at November 07, 2015 11:52 PM (l/vUQ) 296
Get some writers to NY, stat
Isn't Ace near NY? He could whip up some hilarious sketches involving Riptide in a jiffy. Posted by: I'm just going to call you Tina at November 07, 2015 11:53 PM (xtVLN) 297
Well, logprof, at least they don't have to send the episodes to us by Pony Express anymore... or have to wait for the circus to come to town, alternatively.
So, count your blessings. I guess. Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 07, 2015 11:53 PM (D65RZ) 298
I tried to watch it, but gave up. I just hate the SNL now, the cast especially.
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 07, 2015 11:54 PM (dvuhZ) 299
The Hair!Egads, I just looked at my HS yearbook a couple of days ago (first time in years) and was shocked at the over-poofed hair the girls had.
Posted by: Burnt Toast **** That joke back then about keeping hair at least 5 feet from open flames really wasn't a joke. Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at November 07, 2015 11:54 PM (hVdx9) 300
Poesie Noire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Po4D3fzu174 Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 07, 2015 11:54 PM (D65RZ) 301
LMAO at the Tweet skit though.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:54 PM (9jeGC) 302
ha! I can't believe the SNL actors agreed to this sketch
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 11:54 PM (uZNvH) 303
Hey, they have Indycar races on Youtube. Good to know.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 07, 2015 11:55 PM (syGA0) 304
I just looked at my HS yearbook a couple of days ago
(first time in years) and was shocked at the over-poofed hair the girls had. Posted by: Burnt Toast at November 07, 2015 11:52 PM ------------ Indeed. My memory never really captures it. I look at pics and it's still...oh, goodness. The. Hair. Posted by: TJ Camper at November 07, 2015 11:55 PM (l/vUQ) Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 07, 2015 11:55 PM (9mTYi) 306
SNL has not been funny in a loooooooong time. It's like a TV tradition.
Zombie like, it marches on. Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at November 07, 2015 11:56 PM (hVdx9) 307
miss me yet?
Posted by: chris farley at November 07, 2015 11:57 PM (D65RZ) 308
So, I've moved and taken a new job...and found myself, inexplicably peripherally involved in a political campaign. So....here's my "Elect Jodi" post. Toss her a donation if you can as she heads into the runoff.
www.jodilott4ga.com/ Posted by: Country Singer at November 07, 2015 11:57 PM (GUBah) 309
Sorry. The tweet skit is actually funny.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 07, 2015 11:57 PM (9jeGC) 310
hmm ok that ended poorly
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 07, 2015 11:58 PM (uZNvH) 311
I just looked at my HS yearbook a couple of days ago
(first time in years) and was shocked at the over-poofed hair the girls had. Posted by: Burnt Toast --------------------- The higher the hair, the closer to God! Posted by: Chi at November 07, 2015 11:58 PM (1lSBw) 312
SNL has not been funny in a loooooooong time. It's like a TV tradition. Zombie like, it marches on. Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale In many ways, isn't this also the story of Barack Obama? Posted by: Bossy Conservative...a rube in America at November 07, 2015 11:58 PM (+1T7c) 313
tweet sketch OK
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 07, 2015 11:58 PM (o9lmn) 314
Watched part of an old segment of SNL tonight. Apparently it was just prior to the Ford/Carter election. Blatantly, off-the-scale ridicule of Ford.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 07, 2015 11:59 PM (9mTYi) 315
Ed Grimley?
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 08, 2015 12:00 AM (o9lmn) 316
yeah the tweet sketch was okay, until it made trump out to be this outright racist
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:00 AM (uZNvH) 317
Sia? Cia? Seeya? WTFya?
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:03 AM (uZNvH) 318
More Ed Grimley; less See-Ya!
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 08, 2015 12:04 AM (o9lmn) 319
Chi, your pics of Tucker are adorable. Most dogs love allcooked veggies, but Teeka gobbled up little tomatoes from my 1st veggie garden last year and the goldens she helped raise begged for melon this summer. My sister's lahsa apso loved raw cabbage. Each to his own!
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 12:04 AM (GzDYP) 320
I think Seeya needs a haircut
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:04 AM (uZNvH) Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 08, 2015 12:05 AM (D65RZ) 322
Did ya'll see the story about the military contractor that was farming out coding work to *Russian programmers* for some systems it was working on?
So I guess we can assume Pooty-Poot has Easter Eggs all over the place and basically pwns us. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:06 AM (dvuhZ) 323
Where's the link to chi's Tucker photos?
Posted by: andycanuck at November 08, 2015 12:06 AM (xodPA) Posted by: Mike Hammers Cat at November 08, 2015 12:07 AM (9mTYi) 325
A cartoon break, See Ya!
Posted by: ALH at November 08, 2015 12:07 AM (Z56vq) 326
Who in the hell is this? She's going with the "Sheepdog" look. I refer too the Sheepdog that used too kick Wile E Coyote's ass in Bugs Bunny cartoons.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:07 AM (syGA0) 327
Did ya'll see the story about the military contractor that was farming out coding work to *Russian programmers* for some systems it was working on?
So I guess we can assume Pooty-Poot has Easter Eggs all over the place and basically pwns us. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:06 AM (dvuhZ) ****** Since OPM work was farmed to China with the highest Admin level access, nothing surprises me anymore. I'm numb. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:08 AM (0G7UN) 328
yeah I don't know. some sort of gospel singer who never got a haircut or something
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:08 AM (uZNvH) 329
The stupid dog thinks green beans are candy.
Posted by: Mike Hammers Cat at November 08, 2015 12:07 AM (9mTYi) One of our dogs had epilepsy and the drugs gave him a voracious appetite. His vet suggested green beans right outta the can for a low cal snack. Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 12:09 AM (GzDYP) 330
Donald, when the trousers fell.
Posted by: Dr. Varno at November 08, 2015 12:10 AM (GdFQh) 331
I had a dog way back when I was teenager that would eat soybeans like crazy. I mean when we were handling them, he'd get in there and start gorging himself on them. Then, he'd go around shitting them out everywhere. His digestive system wouldn't do a damn thing to 'em, and he'd leave piles of soybean turds everywhere.
After the first couple of those episodes, we had to start penning him up anytime we were going to be handling soybeans were he could get to them. I mean he'd just go crazy. Mindless eating. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:11 AM (dvuhZ) 332
I saw Soybean Turds open for Edie Brickell and New Bohemians in Austin in 1990
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 08, 2015 12:13 AM (D65RZ) 333
For dinner tonight, Armadillo Willy's was having "Arrogant Bastard Night", where they swapped out their taps for four flavors of Stone Brewery's "Arrogant Bastard Ale" (regular, double, oak-aged, and double with expresso beans). I had two with dinner (double and oak-aged).
It was nice, but if you ever get the chance to visit San Diego, the Stone brewpubs are Epicurean delights. Some years back, we visited them two nights in a row for the food (the fiancee rarely drinks, and she was totally onboard with this). The only thing we repeated between us both over two nights was my soup. The beers, entrees, appetizers, salads, and soups were otherwise completely different for each person and each night -- and every single thing was noteworthy. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 12:13 AM (EzgxV) 334
I saw The Soybean Turds open for The Smashing Pumpkins at Molson Park in '95.
Posted by: good show at November 08, 2015 12:14 AM (xtVLN) 335
goddamn you toilet hobo
Posted by: good show at November 08, 2015 12:15 AM (xtVLN) 336
Weekend Update: Still awful
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 08, 2015 12:15 AM (o9lmn) 337
okay this is just tawdry
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:15 AM (uZNvH) 338
Let me know if Weekend Update repeats the Carson lie.
Posted by: andycanuck at November 08, 2015 12:15 AM (xodPA) 339
Man bitches?
You ass swipes brought upon that culture. And the man-bitches won't even realize they are. Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 08, 2015 12:16 AM (9jeGC) 340
Okay Publius, that is weird. And funny, but mostly weird!
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 12:17 AM (GzDYP) 341
this is just awful
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:17 AM (uZNvH) 342
I'm trying to remember the visual details and smell of those soybean turds. Somehow it makes me think of Hillary.
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:18 AM (dvuhZ) 343
His digestive system wouldn't do a damn thing to 'em, and he'd leave piles of soybean turds everywhere
------------------ You could probably dry those, package them, and sell to hipsters at an outrageous price. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 08, 2015 12:20 AM (9mTYi) Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 08, 2015 12:21 AM (9jeGC) 345
You could probably dry those, package them, and sell to hipsters at an outrageous price.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 08, 2015 12:20 AM (9mTYi) ****** Yep. Much like the Monkey shit coffee beans. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:21 AM (0G7UN) 346
"hello fellow inebriates" + television =
good news! turner classic movies now has a wine club. they send you a variety pack of 6 wines (including coppola winery) that you drink while watching selected matching movies. the idea apparently is for people to get drunk together sitting alone watching tv. perhaps this site could do something similar... Posted by: musical jolly chimp at November 08, 2015 12:21 AM (WTSFk) 347
Hey everybody.
Does the SNL cast still think they make magically make bad jokes good by singing them? Posted by: qdpsteve at November 08, 2015 12:21 AM (ntObR) 348
You could probably dry those, package them, and sell to hipsters at an outrageous price.
Posted by: Mike Hammer Yeah, like the turd coffee. Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at November 08, 2015 12:22 AM (FkBIv) 349
It has ceased to be funny. Bring back the Donald.
Posted by: ALH at November 08, 2015 12:22 AM (Z56vq) 350
perhaps this site could do something similar...
Posted by: musical jolly chimp at November 08, 2015 12:21 AM (WTSFk) ****** *Clang* Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:22 AM (0G7UN) 351
You could probably dry those, package them, and sell to hipsters at an outrageous price.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 08, 2015 12:20 AM (9mTYi) Special curd/tofu, $100 / lb.They do have coffee beans like that. Posted by: Burnt Toast at November 08, 2015 12:22 AM (T78UI) 352
ODM,
He's eating raw vegs as I chop them up - loves the carrots, spit out the celery, ate the onion but gave me a side eye look like he wanted to punch me. Andy, I thought... (Yeah, I'm the old shredded chi). Whatevs - Tuck lookin' for food again/still: http://tinypic.com/r/ixy5j4/9 Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 12:22 AM (1lSBw) Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:22 AM (syGA0) 354
and this is where SNL sneers at Trump supporters
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:22 AM (uZNvH) 355
Let me try that again.
Does the SNL cast still think they can magically make bad jokes good by singing them? I remember the last serious time I tried to watch it a few years ago, EVERY sketch turned into a song-and-dance bit. It was horrific. Posted by: qdpsteve at November 08, 2015 12:22 AM (ntObR) 356
Tip for Jodi Lott, in her candidate pic? Try not to look like you're about to bite my face off. Those teeth and eyes! Yikes!
Also, now that they're in a runoff, I wonder if Lott should post healthcare as a higher issue than, say, pro-life and second-amendment (both handled by the courts in any case, so state-senatrices namechecking those is mindless tribal signalling). Also I notice that immigration isn't on the list at all. Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 08, 2015 12:23 AM (D65RZ) 357
My hunch: SNL will die after Lorne Michaels does.
Michaels holds too much sway over the brass at NBC. Posted by: qdpsteve at November 08, 2015 12:23 AM (ntObR) 358
Hmmm, wonder if that dog would like coffee beans?
Posted by: a civet, tired of making poop coffee at November 08, 2015 12:24 AM (REdlt) 359
Losing dogs.... First was Mukluk, who mostly went by just "muk." People gave us dirty looks for that name, but it fit. He was the smartest dog I've ever met. He was a sled dog mix, could tell out of an entire box of dog toys which was the golf ball, the tennis ball, the jingle ball, etc. We would take him hiking in the mountains and he would be across the valley halfway up the other side, you could whistle once and he would come crashing through the brush and the creek hell bent for leather. He would sometimes howl in his sleep, if he heard music. He sang to the ice cream truck, to my mom's violin practice (she finally gave it up, for the neighbor's sake), and he was deathly afraid of hot air balloons, which were very popular in the late '70's.
I had to take him to be put down from Cushing's disease. My dad was never the same after that. And Sophie, my dog in college, little sheltie mix, such a little prissy lady. She got a rash on her back end and they shaved her and she was too embarrassed to go outside and do her business. She also perfected the art of peeing with all four legs off the ground when it got below zero. She died because she ate everything, including carpet and, tragically, an entire ball of bailing twine. The vet took it out, but she didn't ever wake up. Honestly, I can probably tell you more specifics of my dogs than my kid. The little fuzzballs do that to you. Posted by: tcn in AK at November 08, 2015 12:24 AM (+YMhA) 360
340: Yes. It was some sort of compulsion. I'm sure it was some smell given off by the beans which, with some quirk of his system, just drove him into insane compulsive eating mode.
We had to literally pull him away. We would be augering beans into one of the bins, dumping them in a steady stream in the auger hopper. He'd come up and stick his nose and mouth in that hopper with the auger going (it had a guard, but his tongue would likely fit through) and just start gorging himself. He'd whimper and growl when you first pulled him away. And his digestive system did nothing to the beans at all, save wet them and make them swell a bit. And they'd come out so fast. It was like some super fiber-laxative. I believe if we'd have let him, he would have just sat there eating as fast as he could, and start continuously shitting them out. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:25 AM (dvuhZ) 361
Everybody likes turd coffee
Posted by: Burnt Toast at November 08, 2015 12:25 AM (T78UI) 362
More cowbell?
Posted by: Burnt Toast at November 08, 2015 12:26 AM (T78UI) 363
Don't know what commercials the horde gets... I hate the Haverty's couple more than anything.
Posted by: RWC - Team BOHICA at November 08, 2015 12:26 AM (9jeGC) 364
How long is this pile of crap on? My co worker is going to pay dearly for this!!
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:26 AM (syGA0) 365
Chi, I think" they" have decided that onions are bad for our canine companions. Mine still enjoy some of my cooking, tho. Did they get a meatball last night? Yep. They let us eat and help clean up.
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 12:27 AM (GzDYP) 366
Posted by: Burnt Toast
Indonesians get to drink this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi_Luwak Terlit hoboes have to settle for preowned soy lattes. Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 08, 2015 12:27 AM (D65RZ) 367
I just saw this today. I'm sure I am way behind the curve.
Hipster Hitler http://preview.tinyurl.com/ontq9ax Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at November 08, 2015 12:28 AM (hVdx9) 368
The motherfucker is snoring! He's the one who wanted to watch SNL. Maybe I can change the station.....
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:28 AM (syGA0) 369
Happy Caturday, Horde!
I just got back from seeing Al Stewart again. This time he played with Marc Macisso, a jazz musician who played flute, soprano and tenor sax, harmonica, and bongos. Not all at once, mind you. Great show. Dude was wailing. I was so impressed with him that I bought one of his CDs, even though I had never heard of him before. He earned it. I already have most of Al's stuff. The venue was the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, PA. Ever see the 1950's movie "The Blob"? Then you've seen the theater. They even have sort of a Blob shrine in the lobby. Posted by: rickl at November 08, 2015 12:29 AM (sdi6R) 370
Thank you for the gentle laugh with your dog, Chi.
Posted by: andycanuck at November 08, 2015 12:30 AM (xodPA) 371
I just saw this today. I'm sure I am way behind the curve. Hipster Hitler
We liked him before he was cool. Posted by: those drunks in the Munich beer hall at November 08, 2015 12:30 AM (D65RZ) Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:30 AM (uZNvH) 373
Maybe this is Donald Trump trying too get SNL cancelled? I sure hope so.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:33 AM (syGA0) 374
I believe if we'd have let him, he would have just sat there eating as fast as he could, and start continuously shitting them out.
Like Michael Moore at a Mexican-Indian Fusion buffet! Posted by: andycanuck at November 08, 2015 12:33 AM (xodPA) 375
laser harp?
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:30 AM (uZNvH) Should have given him the cowbell. Posted by: Burnt Toast at November 08, 2015 12:33 AM (T78UI) 376
Maybe this is Donald Trump trying too get SNL cancelled? I sure hope so.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:33 AM (syGA0) *** May I ask which candidate(s) you currently support? Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:34 AM (0G7UN) 377
376: You may ask. I probably won't answer. ;-)
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:35 AM (syGA0) 378
I like Al Stewart's stuff too although he's quite the lib in 'real life'.
Posted by: andycanuck at November 08, 2015 12:35 AM (xodPA) 379
West coast here. I DVR SNL tonight.
Posted by: CaliGirl at November 08, 2015 12:35 AM (BHl9S) 380
This same dog pulled another ridiculous trick with some other farm operations. One afternoon, after I got back from high school, I had tasking orders from my father to fill up the big sprayer with Roundup solution and spray a small 14 acre or so little field close the house. That dog followed me around.
Now, apparently those teejet nozzles make a high frequency sound that we humans can't hear, but dogs can. I wasn't paying much attention, but heard somethind funny, and it turned it out it was that stupid dog following behind the spayer right in the middle behind the tank where you couldn't see. He howling and growling at the nozzles, jumping up trying to bite them, and getting covered in Roundup solution. Well, that tore it. I led him back to the house, and by that time, my mother was home. He loved her the most of all, and would stay around her in preference to all. She agreed to stay with him for a while while I got out of there. Well, we weren't thinking and the idiot rolled over the yard. With his roundup soaked coat. He killed little patches of grass all over the place. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:37 AM (dvuhZ) 381
376: You may ask. I probably won't answer. ;-)
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:35 AM (syGA0) ****** In that case, I hope Yeb! or his former protege work out well for you. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:37 AM (0G7UN) 382
I believe if we'd have let him, he would have just sat there eating as fast as he could, and start continuously shitting them out.
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:25 AM (dvuhZ) One of my dogs determined that bicycles were evil. She had never had a bad experience, but they must all die. She was terrified of the ones people parked in the apartment lobby or hallway, and she would bark at them or grown and then scoot past as fast as she could. Of course, she also had it out for the statue of the BVM in front of the convent on the next block. She would stand there and bark her head off while the nuns looked at her askance. Some dogs get the strangest notions, and then you just have to shrug and learn to live with it. Heaven only knows which brain cell is misfiring, but there's no stopping it. Posted by: tcn in AK at November 08, 2015 12:38 AM (+YMhA) 383
380 This same dog pulled another ridiculous trick with some other farm operations. One afternoon, after I got back from high school, I had tasking orders from my father to fill up the big sprayer with Roundup solution and spray a small 14 acre or so little field close the house. That dog followed me around.
Now, apparently those teejet nozzles make a high frequency sound that we humans can't hear, but dogs can. I wasn't paying much attention, but heard somethind funny, and it turned it out it was that stupid dog following behind the spayer right in the middle behind the tank where you couldn't see. He howling and growling at the nozzles, jumping up trying to bite them, and getting covered in Roundup solution. Well, that tore it. I led him back to the house, and by that time, my mother was home. He loved her the most of all, and would stay around her in preference to all. She agreed to stay with him for a while while I got out of there. Well, we weren't thinking and the idiot rolled over the yard. With his roundup soaked coat. He killed little patches of grass all over the place. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:37 AM (dvuhZ) That's a pretty funny story. Good thing it was only the lawn and not an orchid greenhouse or something. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 12:39 AM (EzgxV) 384
oh god this is stupid
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:40 AM (uZNvH) 385
In that case, I hope Yeb! or his former protege work out well for you.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:37 AM (0G7UN) oh geez, can you give it a rest? it's not a binary choice between Trump and Jeb! you know Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:40 AM (uZNvH) Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 08, 2015 12:41 AM (D65RZ) 387
oh geez, can you give it a rest?
it's not a binary choice between Trump and Jeb! you know Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:40 AM (uZNvH) ****** I was not replying to you, but your request is irony defined when it comes to Trump vs. ......anyone. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:42 AM (0G7UN) 388
The commie fag junkies at the East Coast Ace, despite his retributionist protestations (typical East Coast fag), will invariably side with Eve. You sin/you lose eternal life.
In reality, and this is why Scots may save the world, there is evidenced a backdoor to Eternal Salvation. You believe? You treat the least of these as the most? OK, not damned. Our formerly intellectually generous host here used to give you the chance of salvation. No, srsly, right here. Now, of course, he's all East Coast and boy sex. Typical. Posted by: pavel not a sniper but I can do the math at November 08, 2015 12:43 AM (bLOHH) 389
I was not replying to you, but your request is irony defined when it comes to Trump vs. ......anyone.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:42 AM (0G7UN) do you know how much I talk about Trump here? almost zero. Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:43 AM (uZNvH) 390
378 I like Al Stewart's stuff too although he's quite the lib in 'real life'.
Posted by: andycanuck at November 08, 2015 12:35 AM (xodPA) I've quit supporting most musicians and actors for that reason. At least he doesn't get all preachy on stage. The closest he got was saying how much he's looking forward to the election, with all those "mad Republicans". I couldn't exactly take exception to that, since I'm Republican, and I'm mad as hell. Posted by: rickl at November 08, 2015 12:43 AM (sdi6R) 391
oMG this See Ya chick is bizarre-o
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 08, 2015 12:44 AM (o9lmn) 392
Now, apparently those teejet nozzles make a high frequency sound that we humans can't hear, but dogs can ------------------- Heh. I found a leak at the air compressor because Tuck would go hide under the covers mid-day for no reason. Leak was in 5he garage begin a brick wall that no human would hear - Took a while, but I finally found a tiny leak that must've been bothering him. Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 12:44 AM (1lSBw) 393
but I do get sick of people making this contest a matter of Trump vs. Jeb! when it isn't
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:44 AM (uZNvH) 394
WTF with the wigs?
Posted by: Burnt Toast at November 08, 2015 12:44 AM (T78UI) 395
Ignore it; and get out the banhammer, Maet, if you're still awake and here.
Posted by: andycanuck at November 08, 2015 12:44 AM (xodPA) 396
holy cow, is the singer having a seizure?
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:44 AM (uZNvH) 397
Sia sounds like a bad Yoko clone.
Posted by: Fox2! at November 08, 2015 12:45 AM (brIR5) 398
well that's a neat trick, seeya's ass has arms
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:45 AM (uZNvH) 399
do you know how much I talk about Trump here? almost zero.
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:43 AM (uZNvH) ****** Are you really that self unaware? I formulated my response based on your rebuttals to any positive Trump posts. I don't post a lot, but I read most everything. Good grief. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:46 AM (0G7UN) 400
rickl: forgot who asked, up-thread, but someone was gonna miss the book thread manana and was asking for US space program histories. Torquewrench stepped up with some titles. As kind of the resident space-geek here, thought you should take a whack at it as well. Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 12:46 AM (QDnY+) 401
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do you know how much I talk about Trump here? almost zero. Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:43 AM (uZNvH) ****** Are you really that self unaware? I formulated my response based on your rebuttals to any positive Trump posts. I don't post a lot, but I read most everything. Good grief. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:46 AM (0G7UN) before right now, please find the last time I posted anything here about Trump. go ahead, I'll wait Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:47 AM (uZNvH) 402
381: You presume too much but its the Internet so no problem. :-)
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:48 AM (syGA0) 403
MWNP the point is, stop making this thing about Trump vs. Jeb! when it is not a binary choice
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:49 AM (uZNvH) 404
publius, too funny! These goldens want to get involved in anything I do. My favorite is when they rub all against a plant I've sprayed with deer spray that has sulphur in it. Mmm. Let's cuddle!
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 12:49 AM (GzDYP) Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 12:49 AM (1lSBw) 406
before right now, please find the last time I posted anything here about Trump. go ahead, I'll wait
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:47 AM (uZNvH) ***** I mentioned responses to postings about Trump. Do you somehow not count that? Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:49 AM (0G7UN) 407
Sia sounds like a bad Yoko clone.
Posted by: Fox2! at November 08, 2015 12:45 AM (brIR5) Sia?I thought that was a just another typical SNL bad comedy sketch. Posted by: Burnt Toast at November 08, 2015 12:50 AM (T78UI) 408
392: I do wonder what other things we use that we're oblivious too, but are god-awful rackets to dogs.
I used to be pretty good at finding air leaks. As a kid, that was my job, to find them in tires, tubes, and compressor plumbing. I could pinpoint the location. Now, at 48, not so much. If I do hear it, I can't for the life of me localize it. I used to wonder why those old people couldn't tell, as it was easy as hell. Now I know. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:50 AM (dvuhZ) 409
Ed Grimley?
Posted by: anti-socialist at November 08, 2015 12:00 AM (o9lmn) Wasn't the character originally on SCTV? Posted by: The Political Hat at November 08, 2015 12:51 AM (vBeA5) 410
MWNP the point is, stop making this thing about Trump vs. Jeb! when it is not a binary choice
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:49 AM (uZNvH) ***** Of course it isn't because Yeb! will never, ever be President. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:51 AM (0G7UN) 411
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rickl: forgot who asked, up-thread, but someone was gonna miss the book thread manana and was asking for US space program histories. Torquewrench stepped up with some titles. As kind of the resident space-geek here, thought you should take a whack at it as well. Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 12:46 AM (QDnY+) Hmm. I'll have to think about that. General, or something specific? I'm better at collecting books than reading them. Posted by: rickl at November 08, 2015 12:51 AM (sdi6R) 412
I haven't decided. I don't like Trump. I never have. Doesn't mean I wouldn't vote for him. Its times like these I wish there was a none of the above option. Alas, there isn't.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:52 AM (syGA0) 413
I mentioned responses to postings about Trump. Do you somehow not count that?
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:49 AM (0G7UN) fine, go cite those too. I hardly say anything about political stuff here anymore. I will tell you the last time I said anything about Trump, it was 17 days ago. I don't consider that frequent. Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:53 AM (uZNvH) 414
ManWithNoParty, you're not even being consistent. First it's snark against someone for possibly allowing Jeb to get into office, now it's an assertion that Jeb cannot get into office.
Maybe it's time for you to head to that room where the bed and the mattress is. Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 08, 2015 12:53 AM (D65RZ) 415
I'm here to eat popcorn and comment. And I'm all outta popcorn.
Posted by: andycanuck at November 08, 2015 12:55 AM (xodPA) 416
Of course it isn't because Yeb! will never, ever be President.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:51 AM (0G7UN) well I certainly hope not. But that is besides the point. people like you want to create a false dichotomy, that if you don't support Trump, then that means you must support open borders, Jeb!, and GOPe, that is false, and I get irritated when people like you can't use 2 brain cells to make the cogent argument that there are more than two choices in the entire universe, besides Trump or Jeb!. Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:55 AM (uZNvH) 417
rickl, general histories of the program, I think. She (she? Donna, perhaps?) said she was watching The Right Stuff and realized how little she knew about the early space program. One of torque's recommended reads was, in fact, the book version of The Right Stuff. Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 12:55 AM (QDnY+) Posted by: The Whigs at November 08, 2015 12:56 AM (YJmuy) 419
fine, go cite those too.
I hardly say anything about political stuff here anymore. I will tell you the last time I said anything about Trump, it was 17 days ago. I don't consider that frequent. Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:53 AM (uZNvH) ****** OK, let me get this straight. Just for shits and giggles. Here we go..... You admit you did this, have the cite of 17 days ago as the last date, but no mention of previous posts, but I need to look it up? Are you fucking kidding me? Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 12:57 AM (0G7UN) Posted by: andycanuck at November 08, 2015 12:57 AM (xodPA) 421
MWNP, I don't support Trump and I don't support Jeb, and I certainly don't agree with people like you who want to claim that it is all about Trump vs. Jeb
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:58 AM (uZNvH) Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 12:58 AM (syGA0) 423
ANd I'm glad it was just Roundup (and some surfactant, IIRC). Roundup had just been out for a few years back then (80s), or was in common use for just a few years.
Before that, we used Paraquat for burn down, which is highly toxic. Had that dog got coated in that, it would've been bad for him, not just the grass. Roundup is not toxic. Now I think if you drank the concentrate, it wouldn't be pleasant, but it won't kill you. I don't think. I think it would be one hell of a digestive distress event, but I can't remember. There was a guy who worked for the one of the chemical companies. He got depressed and suicidal and went out in the warehouse and drank a coffee mug of Paraquat concentrate. The fool thought it would kill him quickly. No, it killed him, but slowly and excruciatingly. When they got him to the hospital, IIRC, it was too late, the damage was irreversible, and it was all over but the slow dying. Many of his organs were basically dead, it just took a while for him to die. I think they just put him in a coma so he wouldn't be conscious and waited for the end. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 12:59 AM (dvuhZ) 424
publius, that's awful. His poor family, too.
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 01:01 AM (GzDYP) 425
ManWithNoParty, I do not like the current crop of candidates. You may define that statement as you wish. Your "reality" if you wish. It is a post modern world after all. Who am I to judge your "truth". :-)
I may give the Modern Whigs a whirl though. Why, you ask? Why the fuck not!! Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 01:01 AM (syGA0) 426
modernwhig.org looks like it is the NoLabels crowd, basically Democrat-lite
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 01:01 AM (uZNvH) 427
DangerGirl originally asked about Space Program books at #64, BTW.
Specifically, Apollo & Mercury. Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 01:02 AM (1lSBw) Posted by: The Political Hat at November 08, 2015 01:03 AM (vBeA5) 429
Chi with the assist - gracias! A toast with a swig of Trader Joe's Oktoberfest.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 01:04 AM (QDnY+) 430
426: Yea, I know. I was reading the info on them and meh. Not impressed. Still, kind of funny somebody resurrected it.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 01:04 AM (syGA0) 431
Up next - Grumpy Old Men.
Posted by: ALH at November 08, 2015 01:05 AM (Z56vq) 432
well I certainly hope not. But that is besides the point. people like you want to create a false dichotomy, that if you don't support Trump, then that means you must support open borders, Jeb!, and GOPe, that is false, and I get irritated when people like you can't use 2 brain cells to make the cogent argument that there are more than two choices in the entire universe, besides Trump or Jeb!.
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 12:55 AM (uZNvH) ****** Allow me to remind you that you jumped into the middle of a conversation I was having with another poster by asking who else besides Trump they supported. Remember that? It is just a little ways upthread if you don't. My comment was snark, as the poster (Puddleglum) declined to asnwer my inquiry. Fine, no worries. From there, you got on a personal crusade about how I was presenting a false choice of Trump or Yeb! Uummmm..if I somehow had that kinda power, would I really be posting here? Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 01:06 AM (0G7UN) 433
okay, well I think NBC played us again as usual, Trump didn't actually do much but we all fell for watching their failing SNL program because Trump would be on it, boosting NBC's ratings and ad revenue
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 01:06 AM (uZNvH) 434
whatever MWNP, stop playing dumb, and stop pretending that everyone who doesn't like Trump must therefore support open borders and Jeb!.
and that is all for me tonight, good night all Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 01:07 AM (uZNvH) 435
Don't mind me, just removing a political hairpiece.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at November 08, 2015 01:07 AM (YJmuy) 436
Last week was the 1 year anniversary of a friend of my daughter who hung herself in her room. Junior in high school. Look out for one another as much as you can, people.
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 01:07 AM (GzDYP) 437
433 okay, well I think NBC played us again as usual, Trump didn't actually do much but we all fell for watching their failing SNL program because Trump would be on it, boosting NBC's ratings and ad revenue
As a business man, Trump would support that. Posted by: ALH at November 08, 2015 01:08 AM (Z56vq) 438
So, I have this random rescued stepper motor, with zippo for documentation. And I got my handy-dandy free multimeter that I got as a Christmas Ornament from Harbor Freight, and I made a little spreadsheet (y'know......accountant.....) with the wires as row and header columns. I X'd out the lower half as well as all the equal matches, and resistanced-checked 'em all.
And they totally fell into line. Coil A is Pink/Blue with centertap at black; Coil B is Yellow/Beige with centertap at White. I've got the motor hooked-up to the power board. Now I just have to hook up the power to the power board and the signal to the control board, and see if things work. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 01:08 AM (EzgxV) 439
Paraquat - I remebering scares in the 80's of Mexican weed being sprayed with it so American kids wouldn't smoke it.
It worked. At least for me. Never smoked ditch weed again. That's how I learned of Humboldt County, in fact. And expensive weed. Good times, good times... Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 01:09 AM (1lSBw) 440
Has anyone seen my chicken?
Posted by: ManWithNoPoultry at November 08, 2015 01:09 AM (f7m4v) 441
427 DangerGirl originally asked about Space Program books at #64, BTW.
Specifically, Apollo & Mercury. Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 01:02 AM (1lSBw) Thanks. Next time I see her, I'll try to think of something. What, no love for Gemini? That was a crucial bridge between Mercury and Apollo. Mercury proved that they could launch a man into orbit, he could survive in space, and could be recovered safely. During Gemini they did endurance missions, and learned how to do rendezvous and docking, as well as EVA. All of which were vital to master before Apollo could go to the moon. Posted by: rickl at November 08, 2015 01:09 AM (sdi6R) 442
ManWithNoParty, I do not like the current crop of candidates. You may define that statement as you wish. Your "reality" if you wish. It is a post modern world after all. Who am I to judge your "truth". :-)
I may give the Modern Whigs a whirl though. Why, you ask? Why the fuck not!! Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 01:01 AM (syGA0) ****** I am at a loss myself, frankly. I see no way out of this. I just don't wanna rule out Candidates that will give me a good show as it all falls apart. :8 Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 01:10 AM (0G7UN) 443
and that is all for me tonight, good night all
Posted by: chemjeff-husker at November 08, 2015 01:07 AM (uZNvH) ***** Bye. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 01:12 AM (0G7UN) 444
Those aholes will try to destroy a man's career over what? Because he described "systemic racism" as students feeling that they dont have the same opportunities.
I sure hope they nip this bullshit in the bud. Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at November 08, 2015 01:12 AM (iQIUe) 445
I was a little too young to remember much about Mercury, but I played hooky from school to watch Gemini launches. My mom would write a note saying I was sick, and I had a couple of teachers who winked at it. They probably enjoyed that I took an interest in watching history in the making.
Posted by: rickl at November 08, 2015 01:13 AM (sdi6R) 446
440 Has anyone seen my chicken?
Posted by: ManWithNoPoultry at November 08, 2015 01:09 AM (f7m4v) *Golf clap.* *Goes off for paper towels and screen cleaner* Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 01:15 AM (EzgxV) 447
Evening roonz and roonettez! Or would that be morning?
Posted by: GGE Hades of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 08, 2015 01:15 AM (UQGss) 448
447: Morning here.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 01:16 AM (syGA0) 449
I don't "like" Trump, and never have. But then, I don't "like" most entertainment personalities, so there's that.
But I do approve of Trump's having taken hold of the RNC's fabric, and yanking it firmly to the right. And maintaining that starboard pull, even now. "Like" hasn't fcuk all to do with it. I LIKE Ted Cruz, and would be thrilled to see him win it all. It's not unreasonable to postulate that it'll take everything Mr. Trump can bring to bear, to pave the way to a Cruz administration. Even if it's a Trump/Cruz ticket. And Jeb can make a 3rd party run for all I care. He won't peel off enough support to matter one whit. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at November 08, 2015 01:16 AM (McRlu) 450
449 I don't "like" Trump, and never have. But then, I don't "like" most entertainment personalities, so there's that.
But I do approve of Trump's having taken hold of the RNC's fabric, and yanking it firmly to the right. And maintaining that starboard pull, even now. "Like" hasn't fcuk all to do with it. I LIKE Ted Cruz, and would be thrilled to see him win it all. It's not unreasonable to postulate that it'll take everything Mr. Trump can bring to bear, to pave the way to a Cruz administration. Even if it's a Trump/Cruz ticket. And Jeb can make a 3rd party run for all I care. He won't peel off enough support to matter one whit. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at November 08, 2015 01:16 AM (McRlu) Jeb can DIAF -- I wouldn't miss him. We don't need dynasties, and we especially don't need dynasties that insist upon themselves. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 01:18 AM (EzgxV) 451
That was some shitty tackling by Arizona.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 01:18 AM (syGA0) 452
It appears the secret military exercise in the Pacific off of LA involves at least one missile launch. About an hour and half ago I watched what appeared to be a rocket or missile of some type streak across the sky. It seemed to come from the ocean and was headed north so, I know it wasn't a Vandenberg launch as they head south over So.Cal. It was pretty cool to see. You could even see when the stage separation happened. So,maybe a sea launched satellite?
Posted by: Beer Ninja at November 08, 2015 01:19 AM (qsMPD) 453
I am at a loss myself, frankly. I see no way out of
this. I just don't wanna rule out Candidates that will give me a good show as it all falls apart. :8 Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 01:10 AM (0G7UN) Sean Sorrentino for the "Not The Boss Of You" party. Seriously, I know he's got his facebook page up (Sean for President) as a joke, but if the choices are Trump and Bernie, or Jeb and Shrillary, I'm writing him in. Save me the bullshit about wasted votes, as far as I'm concerned the lesser of two evils IS a wasted vote. Posted by: GGE Hades of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 08, 2015 01:22 AM (UQGss) 454
My parents had a moon landing party. While the adults were drinking, I was barely on antibiotics for ear infections. Since we were cat-sitting a mom and her litter, I sat on the living room floor blinking and head shaking to try to get the kittens off of the the ladder to the moon surface. I knew they weren't there, shouldn't be there, but I was so tired and kept seeing them there.
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 01:25 AM (GzDYP) 455
453: if those were the choices, I'd write in William Tecumsah Sherman. He's "life challenged" but I won't hold that against him. He had one of my favorite quotes when asked if he would run for President; if nominated, I won't run, if elected, I won't serve.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 01:25 AM (syGA0) 456
And they totally fell into line. Coil A is Pink/Blue with centertap at black; Coil B is Yellow/Beige with centertap at White. I've got the motor hooked-up to the power board. Now I just have to hook up the power to the power board and the signal to the control board, and see if things work.
Posted by: cthulhu --------------- Geeze. I have a box full of those things. I have used them for sundry projects. Always Handy. Here are two pics of a LEO satellite-tracking antenna I built for field use : The whole thing: http://tinyurl.com/p3bklav Drives: http://tinyurl.com/p95ynqx Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 08, 2015 01:26 AM (9mTYi) 457
Beer Ninja, hmmm. Cannot think why an orbital or sub-orbital launch would be done from off SoCal. Instrumented ranges (San Clemente Is., channel near Pt. Hueneme) exist, but those are for air-breathers and the like, not the sort of launch you're describing. Don't know where the US typically tests/trains sea-launched ballistic missiles. The Soviets used to launch from the White Sea with impacts out in the Sea of Okhotsk. Haven't seen a good Vandenberg high-altitude condensation trail in a long time. Some were spectacular, esp. in summer with late light. Weird blue, green, etc. trails snaking southwestward. With a Minuteman crew high-fiving up at Vandenberg, and contractors watching their screens and dials in the central Pacific. Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 01:28 AM (QDnY+) 458
Sean Sorrentino for the "Not The Boss Of You" party. Seriously, I know he's got his facebook page up (Sean for President) as a joke, but if the choices are Trump and Bernie, or Jeb and Shrillary, I'm writing him in. Save me the bullshit about wasted votes, as far as I'm concerned the lesser of two evils IS a wasted vote.
Posted by: GGE Hades of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter ------------------------- Hey, GGE. Good to see ya. I don't know who this Sorrentino guy is but if it comes down to Trump, I'm writing in Zombie Fred Thompson. Cruz is now my last hope, but that is looking like a slim chance these days. That said, time to make another drink & try not to be a bitter asshole. G'night. Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 01:32 AM (1lSBw) 459
That said, time to make another drink & try not to be a bitter asshole. G'night.
Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 01:32 AM (1lSBw) ****** Chomping popcorn here. Posted by: ManWithNoParty at November 08, 2015 01:34 AM (0G7UN) 460
Howdy, GGE. Long time, no see!
Posted by: Piercello at November 08, 2015 01:34 AM (RXfvh) 461
454:That's funny. I was born in '67 and thus don't remember the first landing in '69, but my mother had a terrible tooth abscess and was out of her mind. The darned dentist was out of town for some reason and she had to go to another one, who wouldn't mess much with someone else's patient. He gave her antibiotics and some type of pain med. She was miserable and remembers hardly anything of Apollo 11.
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 01:34 AM (dvuhZ) 462
Somewhere at Mom's house, there is a pic of me in diapers sitting in front of the TV.
On the tube in the background (foreground?) is the moon landing. Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 01:39 AM (1lSBw) 463
I was pretty surprised to see it too I know the military is currently restricting the airspace in the ocean off LAX and that seemed to be where the launch came from so I am baffled. It did have a greenish condensation trail & was definitely multi-stage. I'm not aware of any missile range north of here only the Pacific test range that is way far west and south of here. That is usually why you will see the occasional Vandenberg launch cross over So. Cal. Maybe we have nuked Canada and no one has noticed.
Posted by: Beer Ninja at November 08, 2015 01:41 AM (qsMPD) 464
462: Mom told me I "watched" the moon landing but as I was just 5 months old, my memory is hazy.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 01:41 AM (syGA0) 465
461 Yeah if there was a problem on a Friday you might get help next Monday. No urgent clinics back then. Certainly no emergency tooth help.
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 01:42 AM (GzDYP) 466
Howdy Piercello, yeah, I haven't been on lately until 3-4AM. G'night Chi.
So if any of you are on the AoS Goodreads group (yes it exists and it's FAAAABulous!) the voting for best books of 2015 is coming to a close tomorrow. There are plenty of eligible books from 'roon and 'roonette authors, but disappointingly enough there are some that are ineligible as well...I'm thinking because they are E books only. Whatta crock. And while I'm on the subject, and just in case I don't make tomorrow's book thread, let me make a hearty recommendation for our own Seamus Muldoon's new book "To Save Us All From Ruin: A Muldoon Adventure" available for your Kindle at Amazon: http://tinyurl.com/o8bzg84 Posted by: GGE Hades of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 08, 2015 01:43 AM (UQGss) 467
GGE- Bought 3 Cree-LED flashlights this week. Every little bit helps.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 08, 2015 01:43 AM (9mTYi) 468
GGE- Bought 3 Cree-LED flashlights this week. Every little bit helps.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 08, 2015 01:43 AM (9mTYi) Indeed it does, may they serve you (or whoever you gift them to) long and well, and may I thank you for helping some moron keep his phony baloney job. Harumph! Posted by: GGE Hades of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 08, 2015 01:46 AM (UQGss) 469
461 454:That's funny. I was born in '67 and thus don't remember the first landing in '69, but my mother had a terrible tooth abscess and was out of her mind.
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 01:34 AM (dvuhZ) Heh. At the time of John Glenn's Mercury flight in 1962, I was four years old and hadn't started school. I have a vague recollection of the living room and the TV. I'm sure I watched the whole thing. It was only five hours from launch to splashdown. But my only clear memory of that day is that my mom had to leave for a dentist appointment. Posted by: rickl at November 08, 2015 01:46 AM (sdi6R) 470
GGE - I see that the new GT 350 has been down-powered to a mere 562 h.p.
That really cuts into that 'extra margin of safety' when passing. I'll be interested to see what the flat-plane crank sounds like. Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at November 08, 2015 01:49 AM (9mTYi) 471
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 01:34 AM (dvuhZ)
Get off my Moon Lawn.... Posted by: BB Wolf at November 08, 2015 01:53 AM (qh617) 472
I can tell you another good dog story, this one well before the Soybean Turd factory dog, back in the mid-70s. At that time, we had a little guy dubbed "Snoopy", some small (but not a little yappy thing) mutt of who knows what lineage.
One fine Saturday afternoon, I was a little kid playing out in the yard. My father and was out in the shop doing something, and my mother was out around doing something in the yard. Below our house a little ways is a pretty bad, "dead man's" curve. If you know the area, it's no problem, but it will sneak up on a driver who doesn't know it. Many a drunk had wrecked there back in the 50's and 60's, with all sorts of tales. My grandmother's house was right below that curve, and she had some encounters with wrecked drunks. Any rate, out in the yard, we all heard the sound of racing engine, and the other sounds of a car with the pedal to the medal. It got closer and around that curve comes a big 4 -door sedan, brown colored, the make I can't remember. It wasn't even close. He tried to make the turn, but that big thing just slid, hit the ditch and did a spectacular sideways roll, turning over several times in the field, a big cloud of dust and debris forming everywhere. Hellacious racket. I remember that image (and later images of cars and trucks rolling and airborne) well. He landed right-side up, wheels down. At that time, my father was running out there toward the wreck, yelling at me to stay put, and for my mother to call the cops/ambulance (no 911 back then). We figured that guy was hurt bad. But, lo and behold, he jumps out of the open drivers window. The door must've been jammed. He's carrying some bag, and he high-tails into the nearby woods, running as fast as he can go. My father yells, "Hey buddy, why the hell are you running from me?" The answer to that question was soon given, as we hear sounds of sirens way down the road from whence he came, getting closer. Two sheriff's deputy cars come around the bend, tires squealing to a halt. Several deputies jump out, guns drawn, just like some scene on a TV show. Our running dude had just knocked over a liquor store on the other side of town, about 10 miles or so away, armed robbery, and he had come this way. Hot felony armed and dangerous pursuit. He was well ahead off them, and would've gotten away had he not wrecked. My father points out where he ran, and they tell him to stay well back. And off they go into the woods. Now, little Snoopy had been watching all that, and was standing next to my father during the conversation. He takes off with the deputies, gets in front, and leads them right to the guy. They came out a few minutes later, guy in handcuffs, with little Snoopy wagging his tail and jumping all over the deputies. That dog had never been trained for tracking or anything. But he knew they were looking and decided to lead them right to the robber. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 01:54 AM (dvuhZ) Posted by: BB Wolf at November 08, 2015 01:55 AM (qh617) 474
Apparently what I saw was a Trident II launch from the USS Kentucky. What a cool thing to see. http://cbsloc.al/1NXE94u
Posted by: Beer Ninja at November 08, 2015 01:56 AM (qsMPD) 475
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Believe Ticonderoga class can shoot ABM and anti sat missions. Hopefully a test ABM shoot. Posted by: Man from Wazzustan at November 08, 2015 01:57 AM (uPxUo) 476
Apropros of nothing, I am SO tired of hearing about all the "starving children" in America, and how poor people are.
Posted by: Chi at November 08, 2015 01:57 AM (1lSBw) 477
This must be a mistake. History channel has an actual history program. The Liberators - Why We Fought. About the liberation of Dachau.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 01:59 AM (syGA0) 478
wow, nice work, Beer Ninja. An SLBM launch from this area? Don't recall that before, though as I noted I have never known where we did our SLBM launches. An echo of greatness from a country I remember clearly. Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 02:01 AM (QDnY+) 479
Eh...no matter. I'll find him.
Posted by: ManWithNoPoultry at November 08, 2015 02:01 AM (f7m4v) 480
I had to watch an hour of Gutfeld just to get that awful Trump SNL taste out of my mouth.
He was stiff, the skits were as terrible as usual, and I came to realize that in the years since I've watched SNL it has become BEYOND bad. Besides simply being unfunny leftist propaganda, it was insulting and like what I imagine MSNBC to be - rife with delusional leftist theology. I thought I was picking up on a sort of awkward tension, as they got into full-blown barking-mad leftist anti-Trumpisms, while the guy is literally right there on their show. But I guess I have to admit I chuckled a little once or twice at seeing Trump dressed up as various odd characters, but he wasn't really very good at being them. Posted by: Optimizer at November 08, 2015 02:01 AM (/q6+P) 481
... and that was WITH beer!
Posted by: Optimizer at November 08, 2015 02:02 AM (/q6+P) 482
Visible Trident shoot. That is damn cool. Did somebody in the North Pacific take a crack at it? Seems a waste not to.
Posted by: Man from Wazzustan at November 08, 2015 02:03 AM (uPxUo) 483
Dayum. A D5 launch. That's some shit.
Posted by: TJ Camper at November 08, 2015 02:04 AM (KQndB) 484
I can't recall ever seeing an SLBM launch here and I've been here 50 years. I've only ever seen the occasiona test out of Vandenburg and they either are headed to orbit or downrange to the South Pacific.
Posted by: Beer Ninja at November 08, 2015 02:04 AM (qsMPD) 485
Awesome doggeh story, publius. Love that one.
Posted by: TJ Camper at November 08, 2015 02:05 AM (KQndB) 486
Yeah puddle, that's a mystery (a history program on the History Channel). Haven't watched anything there in years that I can recall, though it's also true I see almost no TV at all anyway. Did the documentary note how, in actionsentirely correct, righteous, and also clearly contrary to US regs and rules and Geneva requirements, the liberating troops both did some summary executions and allowed liberated inmates to do justice to a few of the camp personnel? Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 02:06 AM (QDnY+) 487
Man from Wazzustan, excellent point - though aren't the intercept tests (if they're still being done) based out in the central Pacific (PMTR)? Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 02:09 AM (QDnY+) 488
ok, my comment was deleted. I guess it was because I said "latino". Hard keeping up with these pc rules of late.
Posted by: OP at November 08, 2015 02:10 AM (TzeLs) 489
486: Don't know yet. Still watching it.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 02:12 AM (syGA0) 490
Bc I'm in mountain time, I couldn't watch Trump on SNL live like the rest of you. The tweet skit was funny, but he let himself and his supporters be lampooned. And he is silent on Twitter right now too.
I don't know. This appearance didn't help him, but I'm not sure it didn't hurt him either. It probably hurt him with people like me that have been listening to him and wondering if there is any possibility there. He has set himself to be ridiculed and mocked along with his supporters based on this mostly unfunny, like usual, SNL episode . Posted by: L, Elle at November 08, 2015 02:14 AM (8v8WA) 491
Navy missile test lit up the night sky over the west coast + Military diverting flights from LAX. Not saying space lizard attack, but space lizard attack. Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 08, 2015 02:15 AM (kdS6q) 492
@475 "Believe Ticonderoga class can shoot ABM and anti sat missions. Hopefully a test ABM shoot."
To go further with that wild speculation, maybe it has to do with the Russian satellites cozying up to some Intelsat satellites in a menacing fashion, of late. Hey, if the Navy can go over and piss off the Chinese, why not? That leaves the question of "What have you done with our Commander-in-Chief, and when can we throw you a party for it?" Posted by: Optimizer at November 08, 2015 02:16 AM (/q6+P) 493
Snoopy! Awesome!
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 02:17 AM (GzDYP) 494
puddle, I'm going to thank whoever reco'd it on a recent book thread on tomorrow's book thread, but The German War (so far) has a lot of little very interesting tidbits apart from its central task of illuminating the thoughts and attitudes of various actual participants on the German side vialetters and other documentation. One of those is how the concentration camps (original ones, in Germany, "for" Germans) actually emptied out for a period, after the Nazis had essentially crushed all serious opposition. Of course by '45 several of them had morphed into death camps, though not designed as such and filled more with foreign victims than German ones. Completely unrelated, but another fascinating bit was how widespread anglophilia among Germans (incl. many Nazis) complicated the regime's public and propaganda posture when the very nasty city-busting air war with Britain started (to German surprise) in 1940. Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 02:18 AM (QDnY+) 495
I've actually been to Dachau. I always wondered how the villagers could deny what was happening. The camp was next to the village. You couldn't miss it. There is no way the villagers didn't know what was going on.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 02:21 AM (syGA0) 496
I saw a modified ICBM launch once. It was a converted MX missile with additional stages added to launch a satellite to the moon. It was a five-stage solid fuel rocket. It was launched from Wallops Island a couple years ago. Wallops Island is about 170 miles due south of me.
I watched the liftoff online, then high-tailed it out the door to watch it from my front yard. When the third stage ignited, it made a smoke ring. That was pretty cool. It was also cool to see an actual moonshot from my front yard. Posted by: rickl at November 08, 2015 02:22 AM (sdi6R) 497
Actually brought up the cable aspect of my cable. (HDMI 1)to watch this garbage. SNL couldn't be more unfunny if they paid somebody a billion dollars to write unfunny shit.
Posted by: OP at November 08, 2015 02:24 AM (TzeLs) 498
puddle I think Dachau is one of the places where locals were forced by Allied troops to help clean up or otherwise deal with the camps. More to your point, in the book I referenced there is an account of children calling the buses carrying doomed German mental patients and disabled "murder wagons" as they passed through town to the local institution doing the killing. This was well before the Holocaust per se was designed or put into action. Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 02:26 AM (QDnY+) 499
Don't know where the US typically tests/trains sea-launched ballistic missiles. The Soviets used to launch from the White Sea with impacts out in the Sea of Okhotsk.
Kwajalein Test Range, but why off LA? Nothing at SMC/AD that should require a local range with the footprint of diverting LAX. Not sure, and I would usually know. Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 02:26 AM (4U131) 500
498: Probably was Dachau. The camp is practically in the village. I'm sure the locals denying they knew what was going on inside pissed our troops off royally. Those villagers are damn lucky that all our troops did to them. These were battle hardened guys at this point.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 02:28 AM (syGA0) 501
Puddleglum: probably because it was "just" a work-camp until the last year of the war. And then suddenly it was an overcrowded work camp with lots of East Europeans and typhus.
The deliberate bad shit mostly happened out east. In the last year of the war, in the west, it was mostly accidental bad shit and panicked one-off murders. Source: Spiegelman, "Maus" (esp. the second volume). Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 08, 2015 02:29 AM (D65RZ) 502
Most of the SLBM shots are out of Cape Canaveral down the Eastern Test Range.
Posted by: Fox2! at November 08, 2015 02:31 AM (brIR5) 503
- also Snyder, "Bloodlands"
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at November 08, 2015 02:31 AM (D65RZ) 504
That "hardest logic puzzle" (which I did not waste my time trying to figure out -- I just read the article straight through, which gives the answer) reminds me of the following anecdote:
About 10 years ago I found myself at a restaurant in Palo Alto for some kind of gathering or party -- forget what exactly. An Asian girl in her mid-20s was bragging to all and sundry about how she had gotten accepted into some engineering department grad school at Stanford because she had aced a particularly difficult logic question they posed her during a face-to-face final interview. She then repeated the logic problem to everyone listening and asked if anyone could solve it, as she had done! I forget the exact problem, but it had some basic similarities to the "hardest" problem above, in that one of the variables was unknown, making it particularly devilish. It involved three water jugs, one of which held (let's just say) 9 gallons, one of which held (for example) 5 gallons, and one which held an unknown number of gallons. The question was something like, "If the 9-gallon jug is completely full and the other two are empty, can you end up with exactly 2 gallons in the 5-gallon jug using only four back-and-forth 'pours' and not spilling or losing any water?" (That wasn't the question, so don't try to figure it out -- I'm just making up something off the top of my head that sounds like the question, which I can't remember.) Anyway, as she sat there smugly smiling to herself, no one was able to figure it out. That is -- until I piped up with what I thought must be the answer. So I described my answer, which she insisted was "wrong." But I noted that it produced the result she required, but she rebutted that it was "physically impossible" and sidestepped the whole point of the question. She then revealed the real answer, which was pretty difficult and mind-boggling, but correct. That is to say also correct. Because (was I drunk? I must have been drunk) I insisted that my answer was correct as well, since it was not physically impossible, and did not violate any rules she set out, and produced the answer requested. My solution? It involved first doing one pour, and then basically hurling the water from one of the jugs upward into the air, and while it was airborne quickly take advantage of the empty space in one of the jugs to do two different "pour measurements" that otherwise would have been impossible because there was too much water in the way. And then after they were done, finally catch all the now-falling water in the same jug. And then do the final pour. She basically said that my answer was too Kobayashi-maru--esque, and therefore didn't count. But I retorted that perhaps the admissions committee at the engineering department have especially liked someone who could "think outside the box" like that, and even prefer my answer to the correct one she (purportedly) provided! That pissed her off and the conversation came to an end. I realize my anecdote would be much more effective if I could remember the exact logic problem, but margaritas do not lend themselves to long-term memory precision. Posted by: zombie at November 08, 2015 02:32 AM (jBuUi) 505
Another wrecked drunk on that curve story happened a little before I was born, '65 or something like that. Middle of the night, and my father hears a crash, followed by a phone call, which was my grandmother, his mother, calling him to tell him there'd been another wreck and to get down there.
This one was going in the other direction, and there was tree on that side just a ways from the ditch. The idiot, drunk, hadn't even noticed the curve apparently, just drove in a straight line off the road and hit the tree. The front end of the car was mashed up something awful, it would've been a total I'm sure, but apparently wasn't going that terribly fast (you know, the sort of slow poking type drunk). The guy wasn't really hurt, but his face was bloody. He was feeling no pain. My father shines the light into the open drivers window, and asks the guy is he hurt. He was sitting in there repeatedly turning the key back and forth to Start, foot patting the gas pedal. He replies, "No, but my car won't shhhtart, can you give me a booshtt, buddy?" Dad opens the door, and says get out and you'll see why the car want "ssshtart". Well, I'll be damned, what the hell happened, he asks as he sort of falls into a puddle on the ground. Dad keeps him occupied until the deputies get there, and they hall him off. Back then, I don't think the DUI laws were nearly as strict, so I don't know what they did with him, along with all the other drunks who fought that curve and lost. Hell, since the '90s, I don't think there's been hardly any wrecks on that old curve at all. While it will scare those unfamiliar, if you're driving at a reasonable speed and your reaction time isn't compromised, it's no problem. Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 02:33 AM (dvuhZ) 506
Jean I assumed impacts were at Kwajalein, just had never known or thought about where the launches were done. Related note, an amusing aspect of checking availability of Pyramid Cove (southern tip of San Clemente Island, USG property and no-go zone since before WWII, gunnery range/test range/SEAL training etc.) fore recrational boaters etc. are the "layers". Going roughly and from memory, there was sea surface to 5,000 feet, surface DOWN to 100 feet under water, then another zone below that. I always made sure to tell my buddies to limit their sub-100 foot deep recreational activities when neccessary during boat trips out there ...... (you can check out the schedule at sciisland.org, unless the URL has changed). Anyway, whole lots of interesting hush-hush stuff going on around that island. Posted by: rhomboid at November 08, 2015 02:34 AM (QDnY+) 507
OK, I just tried to find that problem on the Internet, but apparently there was an extremely simplified version featured in the climactic scene of Die Hard 3, that had only two jugs and no limit on the number of pours and no restriction on disposing of water. Since that Die Hard 3 problem is reprinted everywhere, it's impossible to find the more obscure three-jug limited-pours problem! Ugh.
Posted by: zombie at November 08, 2015 02:43 AM (jBuUi) 508
Yeah, and I missed that missile flare in the sky tonight. Drat! I would have had a great view of it, too, if I only had bothered to look out the window at that moment. I often do (look at the evening sunset view), but tonight I was too busy cooking and didn't even look up. A missed spectacle!
Posted by: zombie at November 08, 2015 02:45 AM (jBuUi) 509
Here's one I do remember, as well as the solution. You got into a room with five bags of identical large gold coins of some denomination, and the room has one penny scale. You have one penny and thus can get one weight reading from the scale.
One of the bags is counterfeit, while the others are good. The only difference is the counterfeit coins weigh slightly more than the good ones. Say the good gold coins weigh exactly 1lb per coin, while the counterfeit coin weighs 1lb, 1oz. Now, with only one weight operation, can you determine which sack contains the counterfeit coins? Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 02:45 AM (dvuhZ) 510
Ok, general vibe I get is that the SNL was lame, but it wasn't an outright ambush, correct? I'm pleasantly surprised.
To paraphrase Churchill, Trump is the worst candidate, except for all the others, and until there's something better, anything that puffs him is good. It also shows that he was clever/strong enough not to get screwed over by the MSM, like some naive idiot appearing on a Jon Stewart interview who later sees to his horror that it has been edited. I'm sick of Republicans getting beaten up by abusive media and just passively taking it and coming back for more. Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 08, 2015 02:51 AM (ja4GF) 511
495 I've actually been to Dachau. I always wondered how the villagers could deny what was happening. The camp was next to the village. You couldn't miss it. There is no way the villagers didn't know what was going on.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 02:21 AM (syGA0) I've also been to Dachau. It is amazing what a pall of evil hangs over the place. I was 15 when I visited, and was going through the exhibits, when a guy in the room I was in abruptly ran outside and started puking his guts out. It's nastily haunted, like in a movie where the background music gets all screechy and discordant -- except you feel the music while your ears don't hear it. Very disturbing. And, just to show what Americans are made of, 20 years later "Hogan's Heroes" was on network TV. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 02:52 AM (EzgxV) 512
OK, I didn't find the exact problem, but this page has dozens of similar multiple-jug problems -- find the hardest one on this page, and you'll get the idea:
http://www.creatievepuzzels.com/spel/speel1/speel2/water2.htm Posted by: zombie at November 08, 2015 02:55 AM (jBuUi) 513
What SNL did was leave people wanting more Donald Trump.
Posted by: OldDominionMom at November 08, 2015 02:56 AM (GzDYP) 514
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Posted by: toddlers for trump at November 08, 2015 03:00 AM (ja4GF) 515
The family with boys at 11 and 9 is packing up and moving away. I haz a sadz.
Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:01 AM (EzgxV) 516
511: I was 22 or so. My sister and I were stationed in Europe (me-UK, her-Germany). We stopped by Dachau on our way to the Alps (over Christmas). Its a difficult to describe the place or feelings. I'll never forget it though.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 03:08 AM (syGA0) 517
511: I guess it was more of an overwhelming sadness combined with an odd clinical look at the surroundings. Very odd feeling all around.
Posted by: Puddleglum@work at November 08, 2015 03:12 AM (syGA0) 518
I've always thought of myself as being pretty rational and logical, but I absolutely suck at logic puzzles.
Posted by: rickl at November 08, 2015 03:20 AM (sdi6R) 519
515 The family with boys at 11 and 9 is packing up and moving away. I haz a sadz. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:01 AM (EzgxV) Let me be a bit more specific. Let's say I'm involved in a minor traffic accident 15 years from now and I am knocked unconscious. When I reopen my eyes, I have my choice of: (1) "Glad to have you back, Mr. Smith -- after all those years collecting Halloween candy, I'd hate to think I'd lost you!"; (2) "OK, good -- you're going to be ok. How many fingers do you see?"; (3) [Something that sounds like English but doesn't parse, from someone you don't recognize]; (4) "You don' give me wallet, I cut you!!!!" There are no locals here anymore who aren't ancient. I'm 53, and everyone with whom I share history is older than I am -- not the sort to be a reassuring EMT. 10 years ago, I celebrated when "my guys" had kids, 'cause I knew they'd be great kids and I might awake with one in my face. Now, I just hope they get out in time. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:21 AM (EzgxV) 520
So as far as I can tell from the ocare article, big labor was always vehemently opposed to the upcoming tax built into aca, yet undoubtedly they were for the most part Obama supporters (with the exception of longshoremen), even though he's trying to screw them on this, as well as immigration. That doesn't make much sense. I guess their leadership was lobbied in some way and the average blue collar worker is as stupid as the average Rebublican voter?
Other takeaways are a) unions may do crap work, but at least they do actual work and don't appreciate being slaves on the FSA plantation. b) Democrats use these delayed shit sandwich provisions because they are betting that people are so stupid and unimaginative that they will just passively accept them once they kick in, and they won't recall who was responsible and that the whole edifice can be discarded. They are probably right. Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 08, 2015 03:23 AM (ja4GF) 521
Bonjour, ou sont toutes les femmes blanches au?
Posted by: Constable Bart at November 08, 2015 03:25 AM (RU5ki) 522
"I guess their leadership was lobbied in some way and the average blue
collar worker is as stupid as the average Rebublican voter?" And always has been. Unions have never been about "the workers" don't believe that bullshit. It's always been about power, pure and simple, and who gets to wield it. Spoiler alert, it ain't the worker. Posted by: GGE Hades of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 08, 2015 03:25 AM (UQGss) 523
The delayed shit sandwich provision allows the Union managers to retire before the piper comes to the door.
Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 03:28 AM (4U131) 524
520 So as far as I can tell from the ocare article, big labor was always vehemently opposed to the upcoming tax built into aca, yet undoubtedly they were for the most part Obama supporters (with the exception of longshoremen), even though he's trying to screw them on this, as well as immigration. That doesn't make much sense. I guess their leadership was lobbied in some way and the average blue collar worker is as stupid as the average Rebublican voter?
Other takeaways are a) unions may do crap work, but at least they do actual work and don't appreciate being slaves on the FSA plantation. b) Democrats use these delayed shit sandwich provisions because they are betting that people are so stupid and unimaginative that they will just passively accept them once they kick in, and they won't recall who was responsible and that the whole edifice can be discarded. They are probably right. Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 08, 2015 03:23 AM (ja4GF) If we're really lucky, we'll get a Constitutional amendment forbidding the Federal government from touching healthcare -- including what is now the FDA. We'd also gain a Federal crime of advocating for Federal involvement in healthcare -- which would hopefully involve the death penalty. But it's going to be incredibly ugly. Big Pharma is all over the TPP, for instance -- http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/218258/ -- and it's going to be very ugly when companies can sue governments for economic losses when governments determine that companies' drugs are worthless. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:30 AM (EzgxV) 525
521 Bonjour, ou sont toutes les femmes blanches au?
Posted by: Constable Bart at November 08, 2015 03:25 AM (RU5ki) Ever get tired of hammering the same nail? Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:33 AM (EzgxV) 526
I'd settle for a simple IRS determination that Healthcare can be either a corporate or personal deduction. Then just have the Feds walk away.
Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 03:35 AM (4U131) 527
There are no locals here anymore who aren't ancient. I'm 53, and everyone with whom I share history is older than I am -- not the sort to be a reassuring EMT. 10 years ago, I celebrated when "my guys" had kids, 'cause I knew they'd be great kids and I might awake with one in my face. Now, I just hope they get out in time.
Posted by: cthulhu --- Iowahawk a few years ago posted an article on how CA was becoming more and more like a feudal Medieval society. You have two levels: Feudal lords in their castles (billionaire Silicon Valley CEOs), and masses of unwashed peasants in the surrounding areas that serve as serfs to the aristocracy. I expect it's a bit subtler, with a few bourgeoisie eking out a living somewhere in between, but it seems like this is the liberal oligarchical ideal, and they've succeeded in driving out everyone else. Conservatives need a homeland, like the Israelis, before we're all like CA. Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 08, 2015 03:38 AM (ja4GF) 528
526 I'd settle for a simple IRS determination that Healthcare can be either a corporate or personal deduction. Then just have the Feds walk away.
Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 03:35 AM (4U131) You obviously missed the entire Lois Lerner saga. "IRS determination" is a 100% indicator of a fuckjob. The IRS should determine NOTHING. They should question and challenge determinations that Congress built into laws, but they should need to litigate those challenges and, if such challenges are found baseless, eat the costs. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:39 AM (EzgxV) 529
I was in Kraków a few years ago and arranged a side trip to Auschwitz. I got to Birkenau late in the day. The place is huge, and there were very few visitors.
I walked to the rear of the camp to find Crematorium IV. It was in ruins -- the SS tried to destroy it before the Russians arrived in January 1945. However, the steps leading down to the "showers" were still there, as well as the grove of birch trees where doomed women, children and old people waited for their turn to be gassed. I had read a great deal about Auschwitz, but standing there alone in the quiet as the sun set, looking at the ruins and thinking about what happened in that place -- the old women and mothers and the kids waiting to be killed -- was a surprisingly emotional experience. That memory has never left me. If any of you Morons ever make it to the Kraków area, don't miss the chance to see Auschwitz. It's an incredibly moving experience. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 08, 2015 03:41 AM (RU5ki) 530
527 There are no locals here anymore who aren't ancient. I'm 53, and everyone with whom I share history is older than I am -- not the sort to be a reassuring EMT. 10 years ago, I celebrated when "my guys" had kids, 'cause I knew they'd be great kids and I might awake with one in my face. Now, I just hope they get out in time.
Posted by: cthulhu --- Iowahawk a few years ago posted an article on how CA was becoming more and more like a feudal Medieval society. You have two levels: Feudal lords in their castles (billionaire Silicon Valley CEOs), and masses of unwashed peasants in the surrounding areas that serve as serfs to the aristocracy. I expect it's a bit subtler, with a few bourgeoisie eking out a living somewhere in between, but it seems like this is the liberal oligarchical ideal, and they've succeeded in driving out everyone else. Conservatives need a homeland, like the Israelis, before we're all like CA. Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 08, 2015 03:38 AM (ja4GF) http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-11-06/ these-are-20-worst-cities -us-spot-common-theme Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:42 AM (EzgxV) 531
Off to read my book. Later roonz and roonettez, fear no evil!
Posted by: GGE Hades of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 08, 2015 03:43 AM (UQGss) 532
Just noted over at Patterico that George Barris has passed on.
Posted by: Bill H at November 07, 2015 10:34 PM (Baojj) That's a shame. I saw him once at a car show, but never got to meet him. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 08, 2015 03:46 AM (0yhH4) 533
529 I was in Krakow a few years ago and arranged a side trip to Auschwitz. I got to Birkenau late in the day. The place is huge, and there were very few visitors.
I walked to the rear of the camp to find Crematorium IV. It was in ruins -- the SS tried to destroy it before the Russians arrived in January 1945. However, the steps leading down to the "showers" were still there, as well as the grove of birch trees where doomed women, children and old people waited for their turn to be gassed. I had read a great deal about Auschwitz, but standing there alone in the quiet as the sun set, looking at the ruins and thinking about what happened in that place -- the old women and mothers and the kids waiting to be killed -- was a surprisingly emotional experience. That memory has never left me. If any of you Morons ever make it to the Krakow area, don't miss the chance to see Auschwitz. It's an incredibly moving experience. Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at November 08, 2015 03:41 AM (RU5ki) If it's anything like Dachau, it's not a pleasant experience. But it will set your head straight in a way that bullshit cannot tweak. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:46 AM (EzgxV) 534
I just want the fuckjob to go the other way for once.
I don't understand why 501xx corp need IRS preclearance at all. What other identification does: marital status, blind, # of dependents, corporate status for your EIN? Just roll up your charity, union, whatever, and declare your status on your first filing ... Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 03:47 AM (4U131) 535
The Norks have supposedly miniaturized their nukes enough to fit on their latest missile, which has a theoretical range to reach the West Coast. Also, the Chinese have a new SLBM that can hit anywhere in the US if they can sneak up close to the Left Coast.
So my uneducated guess is they are testing a last chance ABM for the Nork problem, or a fast climbing ABM that can nail a chinese missile during its ascent phase, or both. The Alaska ABMs are mainly there for a Russian land launch. Howzat for speculatin'? Posted by: GnuBreed at November 08, 2015 03:48 AM (gyKtp) 536
534 I just want the fuckjob to go the other way for once.
I don't understand why 501xx corp need IRS preclearance at all. What other identification does: marital status, blind, # of dependents, corporate status for your EIN? Just roll up your charity, union, whatever, and declare your status on your first filing ... Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 03:47 AM (4U131) Yes. Preclearance is an abomination -- challenge on audit preserves taxpayer rights. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:51 AM (EzgxV) 537
535 The Norks have supposedly miniaturized their nukes enough to fit on their latest missile, which has a theoretical range to reach the West Coast. Also, the Chinese have a new SLBM that can hit anywhere in the US if they can sneak up close to the Left Coast.
So my uneducated guess is they are testing a last chance ABM for the Nork problem, or a fast climbing ABM that can nail a chinese missile during its ascent phase, or both. The Alaska ABMs are mainly there for a Russian land launch. Howzat for speculatin'? Posted by: GnuBreed at November 08, 2015 03:48 AM (gyKtp) And the only reason I'm on this coast is the fiancee draggin' her feet.....I'm gonna be so pissed when I'm vaporized..... Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 03:52 AM (EzgxV) 538
Yo - howdy to anyone still up.
Posted by: Vertov at November 08, 2015 03:57 AM (PTGoe) 539
The Alaskan ABMs are for NORKsland. The Russian stuff comes over the pole, look at the old DEW line orientation for the Russkie stuff -- not inclusive of them moving subs over to their eastern ports.
If they were testing a west coast ABM, then they would have launched out at Kwajalein. If we are worried about a boost phase intercept off of SEAL beach - we are screwed. Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 04:00 AM (4U131) 540
Vaporization is the easy way out. What will suck is a small one shot, followed by a complete Mad Max situation in Cali for several months.
Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 04:03 AM (4U131) 541
By the way, I'm happy the horde is here. Less alone, which I feel more and more of these days watching the news
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 04:07 AM (VAPeJ) 542
"What will suck is a small one shot, followed by a complete Mad Max situation in Cali for several months."
Really think one shot would do that? Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 04:08 AM (WVsWD) 543
541 By the way, I'm happy the horde is here. Less alone, which I feel more and more of these days watching the news
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 04:07 AM (VAPeJ) There are worse feelings than alone. There is the feeling that some guy named Jon near Alum Rock might be phishing for your personal information under a variety of names in a place you'd like to socialize, for instance. There is worse out there than the news. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 04:15 AM (EzgxV) 544
Tim, yep. Things have changed since the last earthquakes. The ex-burbs are ghost-towns, filled with illegals instead of military retirees. So instead of surge of support form mutual aid agreements from competent rural/suburban towns and counties - your just going to get looters.
Without the CHP/State support to those areas (diverted to hit area), its going to be the methheads and Spanish gangs going amok. And, their mutual targets are going to be the isolated white guys ... Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 04:15 AM (4U131) 545
Yeah but cthulhu I worry about the decline you describe. Sad to read about, probably even worse to experience. I see the beginnings where I live, but you have a fully expressed version coming sooner
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 04:20 AM (VAPeJ) 546
Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 04:00 AM (4U131)
I figured I was full of shit on that; status confirmed. Okay, try this then (dammit) -- The Chinese have also MIRVed their land based ICBMs. (side note -- when the US was negotiating with Russia to unMIRV, they forget to include other possible actors on the stage). AFAIK, they have the only MIRVed missiles on the planet. Hopefully there at least a few generals left at the Pentagon worrying over this. I also liked the earlier speculation about the tests having to do with anti-satellite threats. That sounds plausible too. Posted by: GnuBreed at November 08, 2015 04:21 AM (gyKtp) 547
"And, their mutual targets are going to be the isolated white guys ..."
How many of those are there though? Enough to keep the gang bangers busy? What kind of push back could be expected? Would also need to know where the target would be that would achieve the desired result. My advice would to gtfo of Cali if it is that bad. Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 04:21 AM (WVsWD) 548
544 Tim, yep. Things have changed since the last earthquakes. The ex-burbs are ghost-towns, filled with illegals instead of military retirees. So instead of surge of support form mutual aid agreements from competent rural/suburban towns and counties - your just going to get looters.
Without the CHP/State support to those areas (diverted to hit area), its going to be the methheads and Spanish gangs going amok. And, their mutual targets are going to be the isolated white guys ... Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 04:15 AM (4U131) Yeah, I'll second the notion that social cohesion in CA is substantially less than in any other state in the union. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 04:21 AM (EzgxV) 549
"Hopefully there at least a few generals left at the Pentagon worrying over this."
I would wager against this. Anything wearing Stars in this day and age should be considered the quality of keitel, jodl, and krebs. Pleasing their master is the only priority. Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 04:24 AM (WVsWD) 550
I live in a nice community. But it's weird that races tend to self-segregate - partially based on economy - but there's more than that. Mosque, temple, whatever. Us secular guys are left wondering where we should go. If you have money, you have options. If not, few options exist
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 04:27 AM (VAPeJ) 551
547 "And, their mutual targets are going to be the isolated white guys ..."
How many of those are there though? Enough to keep the gang bangers busy? What kind of push back could be expected? Would also need to know where the target would be that would achieve the desired result. My advice would to gtfo of Cali if it is that bad. Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 04:21 AM (WVsWD) My advice to anyone living in CA who is likely to read this is to GTFO of CA soonest. The faster you git, the less of a haircut. After the bankruptcy, there may be opportunities in a quick return.....depending on how honest the bankruptcy proceedings are -- but I'd bet on (a) leave now, and (b) consider return after the SECOND bankruptcy, if then. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 04:28 AM (EzgxV) 552
GNU, In any case for an ABM test, unless its boost phase, you would be launching out in the Pacific -- shooting back at Edwards/NTS/WSMR/Dugway.
The only reason to use the local range is if you needed high resolution data on the launch process. Not, the terminal phase. Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 04:29 AM (4U131) 553
Us secular guys are left wondering where we should go. If you have money, you have options. If not, few options exist
Posted by: Cunctator Un-secularize. Paris is worth a mass. Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 04:32 AM (4U131) 554
Now, with only one weight operation, can you determine which sack contains the counterfeit coins?
Posted by: publius (not Breitbart publius) at November 08, 2015 02:45 AM (dvuhZ) The answer involves weighing one coin from the first bag, two from the second, and so on. If the overweight is n ounces, then bag n contains the counterfeit. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 08, 2015 04:32 AM (0yhH4) 555
Hey Alberta Oil Peon, I'm the guy in Calgary. Cheers. I can't tell you how much our new governments have given me a financial haircut, it will make me cry
But we have SUPERSTARZ as politicians now Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 04:34 AM (VAPeJ) 556
cthulhu, I know some guys who are doing well scooping up distressed properties and repackaging them for senior care/old folks homes in Cali. But, they live in Jackson Hole.
Posted by: Jean at November 08, 2015 04:34 AM (4U131) 557
Hey Alberta Oil Peon, I'm the guy in Calgary. Cheers. I can't tell you how much our new governments have given me a financial haircut, it will make me cry
But we have SUPERSTARZ as politicians now Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 04:34 AM (VAPeJ) Yeah, I'm so ecstatic, I could just shit. First thing out of the gate, what do the Notley-dippers do but raise taxes on booze and smokes? How to help the working class, riiiight? I am about 80-odd miles northeast of you. Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 08, 2015 04:40 AM (0yhH4) 558
And time for me to go to bed. Did a fair long road trip today, and I am tired.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at November 08, 2015 04:42 AM (0yhH4) 559
Yeah, sometime we should get together for a few wobbly pops. Not a bad fall so far, can't wait for spring. You a golfer?
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 04:43 AM (VAPeJ) 560
K night dude
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 04:43 AM (VAPeJ) 561
559 Yeah, sometime we should get together for a few wobbly pops. Not a bad fall so far, can't wait for spring. You a golfer?
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 04:43 AM (VAPeJ) The guy who impersonated me to my ex-boss was fixated on golf. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 04:47 AM (EzgxV) 562
That Clinton money laundering article is good but they fail to mention one other illegal activity in her scheme. She is using tax free money from her foundation to finance her political campaign. That is also illegal and should result in fines and revocation of her tax-free status.
But it won't. No mention of Teaparty or "conservative" in her title. Posted by: Vic-we have no party at November 08, 2015 04:53 AM (t2KH5) 563
Vic, The Rule of Law passed away long ago. Rules are only useful for those willing to obey them. progtards abandoned that willingness long ago.
The ends justify the means for collectivists and always has. Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 05:01 AM (WVsWD) 564
563
Vic, The Rule of Law passed away long ago. Rules are only useful for those willing to obey them. progtards abandoned that willingness long ago. The ends justify the means for collectivists and always has. Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 05:01 AM (WVsWD) Well at least one Republican has submitted a bill to impeach the IRS commissioner. But since the RNCe has taken impeachment off the table it will probably go nowhere in committee. Posted by: Vic-we have no party at November 08, 2015 05:04 AM (t2KH5) 565
Straightens tie. Yes, I'm Cthulhu please buy some life insurance from me
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 05:05 AM (VAPeJ) 566
And on top of all that the IRS is allowing illegals to steal your SSN and identity w/o notifying you. Now I wonder where that order came from? (I have a link for that for the morning thread)
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at November 08, 2015 05:06 AM (t2KH5) 567
Vic, thanks for your links. I read a lot of them, and I appreciate what you do here!
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 05:07 AM (VAPeJ) 568
You're welcome.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at November 08, 2015 05:08 AM (t2KH5) 569
565 Straightens tie. Yes, I'm Cthulhu please buy some life insurance from me
Posted by: Cunctator at November 08, 2015 05:05 AM (VAPeJ) That's a great argument for your sanity. Posted by: cthulhu at November 08, 2015 05:11 AM (EzgxV) 570
I do not expect any relief from politicians anymore. The TEA Party Caving and letting ryan in as speaker put the final nail in that coffin.
The politicians are just picking the meat off a dead carcass now. I ask, how long can that go on before they run out of money to pay off the free shit army? Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 05:14 AM (WVsWD) 571
Vic. I would like to read a lot more of your links than I do. Most of them make me want to rage stroke.
Unfortunately what the news hasn't done God has. I am 40 more times likely to have a real Stroke than the average person due to a Genetic Blood Disorder that I have. When I go, I hope it's not because of something I read. LoL Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 05:18 AM (WVsWD) 572
The Rule of Law passed away long ago.
Posted by: Tim in Illinois 05:01 AM ________ Has any candidate touched on this? Of course Obama's policies are awful, and people are right to criticize them, but the way Obama governs is much worse. Have any of the Republicans touched on this? Posted by: FireHorse at November 08, 2015 05:23 AM (ycg5e) 573
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at November 08, 2015 05:04 AM (t2KH5)
Yeah, I already read the story on the IRS not notifying taxpayers when some illegal steals their SSN. Hopefully the stench from that lil ole revelation will reach all the way to the WH, but probably not. First, we will hear that it was decided by a few low level staffers in Cincinnati, then will come the takings of the 5th followed by retirements (with full bennies), then Nothing. We've seen this play before. Posted by: GnuBreed at November 08, 2015 05:24 AM (gyKtp) Posted by: Infidel at November 08, 2015 05:25 AM (nyVke) 575
"Has any candidate touched on this?"
One has. He says that breaking the law is a, get this, "an act of love" Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 05:27 AM (WVsWD) 576
sigh
i don't suppose any of you morons know anything about NOV TDS-11SA Top Drives and Amphion control systems Posted by: the real ch3 at November 08, 2015 05:29 AM (4DNGw) 577
Guess it's time for bacon and sourdough pancakes.
Posted by: Infidel at November 08, 2015 05:34 AM (nyVke) 578
Breaking the law is an act of love. Wow. Wow-de-dow-dow, in fact. And this guy wants to run the government.
(Do the people running the government even know what a government is? Perhaps they know all too well, and we're all the ones playing catch-up.) Posted by: FireHorse at November 08, 2015 05:36 AM (ycg5e) Posted by: Infidel at November 08, 2015 05:39 AM (nyVke) 580
Somebody long ago said it best.
"the bureaucracy is expanding to meet the needs of the expanding bureaucracy" Those in elective office hold very little real power unless they have control over bureaucrats. The repukes have that power but refuse to use it. Justifying the "one party uni-state" accusation. Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 05:43 AM (WVsWD) 581
I used to joke with Mrs. FireHorse that we should move to an unincorporated part of Alaska or to an uninhabited island in the Marianas and start a government. I suggested to her that this is the business to be in nowadays.
Posted by: FireHorse at November 08, 2015 05:45 AM (ycg5e) 582
>> i don't suppose any of you morons know anything about NOV TDS-11SA Top Drives and Amphion control systems
Did you try giving each component a good whack? It rarely works for me, but *I* always feel happier afterwards. Posted by: GnuBreed at November 08, 2015 05:46 AM (gyKtp) 583
Un-secularize. Paris is worth a mass.
Posted by: Jean at November --- Shit. I really think I may have to steel myself and lie someday, in order to join some community, like the Amish. I have the utmost respect for them, I loathe secularism, since it is mostly toxic liberalism. The last thing I'd ever do would be to try to lead people astray or deconvert them, like some marxist "change agent". I have the knowledge to pass theologically, but I just can't believe. The stress of pretending might be too much. Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 08, 2015 05:47 AM (ja4GF) 584
Dozed off there for a few minutes. But now it's about time for EMT to show up for the morning thread.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at November 08, 2015 05:48 AM (t2KH5) 585
@581
Watch Gilligans Island these days and wonder why in the heck they would ever want to get off that island? Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 05:49 AM (WVsWD) 586
583 Alextopia.
Posted by: Infidel at November 08, 2015 05:53 AM (nyVke) 587
>>>Vic. I would like to read a lot more of your links than I do. Most of them make me want to rage stroke.
Yes, I appreciate the summaries the most. I almost never read the links. Posted by: Bruce Boehner at November 08, 2015 05:54 AM (ja4GF) 588
The stress of pretending might be too much.
Posted by: Bruce Boehner at 5:47 AM ________ Ever think about being a cop? You could patrol the stretch of US Highway 111 -- between Firehorse and Kotyata, AK -- once I get the federal funds to build it. Or you be Kotyata's postmaster. Either way, these'll be cushy jobs for at least 10 years. Posted by: FireHorse at November 08, 2015 05:54 AM (ycg5e) 589
"Shit. I really think I may have to steel myself and lie someday, in order to join some community, like the Amish. "
You wouldn't have to lie at all. I would recommend that you start off with a New Order Mennonite Community first though. Think of us as Amish Lite. You would get most of the same thing as the Amish but there might be electricity and a bathroom inside the House. Might be. Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 05:55 AM (WVsWD) 590
I actually had some lady come on one morning a few years ago and post that I had too many snarky comments with my links. My response was that she was at Ace of Spades and snark was our buisness.
Posted by: Vic-we have no party at November 08, 2015 05:59 AM (t2KH5) Posted by: Tim in Illinois. Old and unimproved. at November 08, 2015 06:03 AM (WVsWD) 592
g'mornin', 'rons
Posted by: AltonJackson at November 08, 2015 06:11 AM (KCxzN) 593
Almost thought missed it
Good morning horde Posted by: Skip at November 08, 2015 06:12 AM (JWMFs) 594
Someone else is running late today
Posted by: Skip at November 08, 2015 06:18 AM (JWMFs) 595
By bringing up the time warp did I break it?
Posted by: Skip at November 08, 2015 06:20 AM (JWMFs) 596
It would sure be nice if there was some good news today.
Canckles being perp walked would make my month! Posted by: Infidel at November 08, 2015 06:21 AM (nyVke) 597
nood
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