Out With The Old ANd In With The New - Niedermeyers Dead Horse

As demonstrated below, 2015 was a brutal year.

So long 2015 pic.twitter.com/hdxqKZZd2g
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) January 1, 2016

But hang in there! Things are bound to get better!

when people waiting on your downfall but you’re a goat pic.twitter.com/F9hGx29ilm
— Sassy Goats (@TheSassyGoats) December 29, 2015

I know. I know. You thought 2015 would be better than 2014 and 2014 better than 2013 , and it wasn't. STILL, I am not willing to march headlong into this new year with anything less than optimism.

We can never give up. We must determine to overcome! Even when it feels like we are bashing our heads in, we can never give up!

Brighter days are just around the corner!

All the very best to you and yours for 2016.

Open thread.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 12:13 PM

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1 Well, sort of an Art Thread.

Posted by: HH at January 01, 2016 12:11 PM (DrCtv)

2 MY EYES!!

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:13 PM (evdj2)

3 Brighter days are just around the corner!

SMOD enters the atmosphere.

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:14 PM (evdj2)

4 I suspect I'll have to pull down the doggie vine because it's freaking auto-playing.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at January 01, 2016 12:14 PM (8PbKi)

5 My parents dog sort of attempts to get on the couch except she's really lame about it and going you will just pick her up instead and it's really obvious.

Black eyed peas on the stove and cornbread in the oven.

Posted by: Lea at January 01, 2016 12:15 PM (vmMMi)

6 You're wondering why goats would be perched on a near vertical wall. To get away from the towel wearing dudes. Happy New Year.

Posted by: Snicklefritz at January 01, 2016 12:15 PM (Moh0M)

7 or maybe SuperNova over the Cascades.

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:16 PM (evdj2)

8 I'm welcoming the new year with BACON!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 01, 2016 12:16 PM (kTF2Z)

9 The 3 branches of government, Obama/phone/pen, will be unleashed against the American people this year making 2015 look like the 80s in comparison.

Posted by: Valiant at January 01, 2016 12:16 PM (2bqlb)

10 Eventually, those sexy, sexy goats will have to come down... and I'll be ready.

Posted by: Mohammad al Mohamed at January 01, 2016 12:17 PM (H9MG5)

11 And booze, but mostly BACON.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 01, 2016 12:17 PM (kTF2Z)

12 "But hang in there! Things are bound to get better!"

Remember, it's always darkest just before things go totally black.

Posted by: torquewrench at January 01, 2016 12:17 PM (noWW6)

13 How did the goats get up there? Where did they think they were going?

Posted by: grammie winger, sign of The Time at January 01, 2016 12:17 PM (dFi94)

14 Backatcha, NDH.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy at January 01, 2016 12:19 PM (LUgeY)

15 New national anthem...

"There's Got to be a Morning After".

Posted by: HH at January 01, 2016 12:19 PM (DrCtv)

16 The light at the end of the tunnel is the oncoming Army Special Express carrying artillery shells and gravity bombs to the West Coast.

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:19 PM (evdj2)

17 Yo, Peeps!

Posted by: fluffy at January 01, 2016 12:19 PM (AfsKp)

18 When do stores start putting away the winter clothes and start bringing the spring/summer stuff out? February? March?

Posted by: grammie winger, sign of The Time at January 01, 2016 12:20 PM (dFi94)

19 I'm welcoming the new year with BACON!

Me too. Had a nice bacon biscuit for breakfast. Yummy.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy at January 01, 2016 12:20 PM (LUgeY)

20 10 Eventually, those sexy, sexy goats will have to come down... and I'll be ready.

Posted by: Mohammad al Mohamed at January 01, 2016 12:17 PM (H9MG5)

Yes, the twitter account is named Sassy Goats, should be named Sexy Goats.

Posted by: Abdul Baku at January 01, 2016 12:22 PM (Moh0M)

21 Happy New Year!!

We decided to create a new tradition of going to IHOP for New Year's breakfast, and apparently, everyone else in town has that tradition as well-it was packed. But a great start to a new year that hopefully won't be worse than the one we finished. At least no one had major health issues in my family last year, so I count that as a huge blessing.

I hope all of the morons have a wonderful, prosperous year.

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 12:22 PM (7q2ch)

22 Happy New Year everyone!

Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at January 01, 2016 12:23 PM (t5zYU)

23 7 or maybe SuperNova over the Cascades.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:16 PM (evdj2)

Nah, a supernova would just be a bright light in the sky.

On the other hand, a nearby gamma ray burster would ruin a lot of peoples' days.

Posted by: rickl at January 01, 2016 12:23 PM (sdi6R)

24 LOOK! Look out the window! Sunshine!

It's an omen!

Posted by: A.Smythers, A Celt at January 01, 2016 12:24 PM (feOJm)

25 What if this really is as good as it gets?

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:24 PM (kpqmD)

26 Sorry about that. I had to tuck the auto-play vid into a link.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at January 01, 2016 12:25 PM (8PbKi)

27 Currently there's a very slippy tablecloth on the living room table the cat gets her treats. Somebody is going to get brake clawed.

Posted by: DaveA at January 01, 2016 12:25 PM (DL2i+)

28 >>> to create a new tradition of going to IHOP for New Year's breakfast, and apparently, everyone else in town has that tradition as well-it was packed.

Pro tip: Get there early.

Posted by: fluffy at January 01, 2016 12:26 PM (AfsKp)

29 Making Hoppin' John and turnip greens today, so my good luck is guaranteed! ;-)

Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at January 01, 2016 12:27 PM (t5zYU)

30 You can't fool me, things are going to get worse. But they aren't as bad as its been in the past. 1939 comes to mind.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at January 01, 2016 12:27 PM (39g3+)

31 Happy New Year!
Let's hope this year is the Year of Sanity

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 12:27 PM (uZNvH)

32 20 10 Eventually, those sexy, sexy goats will have to come down... and I'll be ready.

Posted by: Mohammad al Mohamed at January 01, 2016 12:17 PM (H9MG5)

Yes, the twitter account is named Sassy Goats, should be named Sexy Goats.
Posted by: Abdul Baku at January 01, 2016 12:22 PM (Moh0M)

Moschino goat is FIERCE!

Posted by: Mohammed Mahmoud Muhammed at January 01, 2016 12:27 PM (kpqmD)

33 Obama/phone/pen, will be unleashed again

Is Trump talking about firing people yet. The GOPe is waiting him out shouldn't at least some fraction .gov start to slow roll him.

Posted by: DaveA at January 01, 2016 12:27 PM (DL2i+)

34 28-We were early! we hit between the revelers stumbling in for after booze carbohydrates, (which now makes sense, looking at the name) and the families with the same intent as us. But it went really quickly-no more than a 10 minute wait- the food was served promptly, and it was really good. So yeah, I think we will do this from now on. At least I don't have to cook and clean up, so it's totally worth it for that!

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 12:30 PM (7q2ch)

35 I need to eat, shower, and get ready for the Gnew Year's Gnaked Gnome Run!

http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/20351245325

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at January 01, 2016 12:31 PM (39g3+)

36 Hi Moki!!! Glad you had a great IHOP breakfast

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 12:31 PM (uZNvH)

37 Speaking of disgusting things did anyone else see the Google ad last night on the news year eve shows. A minute long PC democrat rant, which included, of course fags getting married and kissing and the best, Bruce Jenner in a dress giving a speech.

I almost broke the TV. Bing for me.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 12:32 PM (jJRIy)

38 30 You can't fool me, things are going to get worse. But they aren't as bad as its been in the past. 1939 comes to mind.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at January 01, 2016 12:27 PM (39g3+)

Just in case I didn't link it enough times last night:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aidcJ1aLrRs

Posted by: rickl at January 01, 2016 12:33 PM (sdi6R)

39 Happy to report that there were NO FIREWORKS (or gunfire) in our new neighborhood last night. A welcome change.

Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at January 01, 2016 12:33 PM (t5zYU)

40 In my personal life 2016 may well be a fine year but I fear that for our country as founded and quite likely for the entire globe it will make 2009-15 look tame.

But the world survived the great depression and kicked the NAZIs into the dustbin; we will survive what comes; I just expect it is likely to be quite a bumpy ride.

Posted by: PaleRider at January 01, 2016 12:34 PM (/jvBG)

41 An Australian double header chugging away.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpzkAZmJ77I

Posted by: DaveA at January 01, 2016 12:34 PM (DL2i+)

42 Funny how everyone seems to be down on 2015. That was the year everything finally changed for me after being stuck in a dead end job for almost two decades. I started a new career working from home and living in a new state not up to its eyeballs in leftardiness. Turned out to be the best year I've had in a long, long time.

Just goes to show even in the midst of living under sellout republican turdbags, a fucktarded Obama presidency and half a nation of utter gimme gimme shitfaces, you can still etch out a happy living with hard work and lots of prayers.

Posted by: Captain Boomstick at January 01, 2016 12:34 PM (bqPJq)

43 When do stores start putting away the winter clothes and start bringing the spring/summer stuff out? February? March?

South of Wisconsin? Day after Christmas. Try not to lose your gloves before April.

Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at January 01, 2016 12:34 PM (vn2q2)

44 The Rose Parade is awesome. Great weather today, too. Eubanks and Edwards are long in the tooth, but they still do a nice job. Sadly, they're retiring.

Most of the more "modern" folks they have host parades are beyond annoying.

Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at January 01, 2016 12:35 PM (t5zYU)

45 We'll continue to prove we can govern in 2016.

Why's everybody laughing?

Posted by: Bitch McConnell with a Dick In His Mouth at January 01, 2016 12:35 PM (u5gzz)

46 2016 will be average: worse than last year, but better than next year.

Posted by: Apostate at January 01, 2016 12:36 PM (zaVwL)

47 Willowed at the end of the last thread, so, repeating in part:

FYI for those of y'all who forgot to set your black-eye peas to soak overnight, the quick-soak method:

Bring the peas and water to a boil, boil for about two minutes, cover tightly, turn off heat, and let soak for an hour.

Happy New Thread!

Maybe today, all that ice and snow from last year will melt away.

Posted by: mindful webworker - and corn bread! at January 01, 2016 12:36 PM (mf0wg)

48 South of Wisconsin? Day after Christmas. Try not to lose your gloves before April.

Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at January 01, 2016 12:34 PM (vn2q2)
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I got another pair for Christmas, just in case my three other pairs prove inadequate.

Posted by: grammie winger, sign of The Time at January 01, 2016 12:36 PM (dFi94)

49 I'm giving a running commentary on my 1st world problem

People having a party in my house and not going home

Rolling Stones on now

Good night everyone and have a great yesterday!

I'm going to bed and my dear guests are now dancing to Motown stuff

It's now 4.30am

Saturday 2nd January and I'm in bed in 30sec *zoom*
Love to you all xx

*southern hemisphere moron signing off*

Posted by: aussie at January 01, 2016 12:36 PM (hXujT)

50 8
I'm welcoming the new year with BACON! on mosque door handles

Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 01, 2016 12:16 PM (kTF2Z)

FIFY

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 12:37 PM (jJRIy)

51 Goats: "Science, bitches."

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:37 PM (MQEz6)

52 Why do they make re-sealable bacon packages? Seems like a waste.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 01, 2016 12:37 PM (kTF2Z)

53 >>>We'll continue to prove we can govern in 2016.

Why's everybody laughing?

Posted by: Bitch McConnell with a Dick In His Mouth at January 01, 2016 12:35 PM (u5gzz)<<<

I have not yet begun to not fight!!!

Posted by: John Paul Ryan at January 01, 2016 12:38 PM (H9MG5)

54 Saw an ad on the tube last night by Google. It was a tribute/celebration to all the wonderful things that happened in 2015 especially things like gay marriage, Caitlyn Jenner, welcoming Syrian refugees, some blathering by Obama and on and on. Could not have a bigger "F-U conservatives" if it was in big, bold letters on the screen. People running that company are hard-core progs and all to happy to piss off half the country instead of just being maintaining a discreet silence about their politics.. Really wish there was some way to 100% avoid their product short of going off-line. Can't wait until the SJW's start taking a more active interest in the racial make-up of their workforce (about 99% white and Asian), not to mention their huge profits and paychecks that need be taxed more fairly to help the children.

Posted by: Hand of Count Petofi at January 01, 2016 12:38 PM (0vsws)

55 @47

Alternative for beans?

Go to store, buy a couple of cans and warm them up slowly in pot with ham.

No one will know.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 12:38 PM (jJRIy)

56 >>Posted by: Captain Boomstick at January 01, 2016 12:34 PM

Congrats on the good year!

2015 brought great changes for us, too. A lot of stress, though.

I'm going to try to not anticipate what disastrous things might befall the country in 2016. If the country makes a bad choice, it *will* affect my little family, but worrying about it won't do much good... best just to enjoy the new good things while they last.

Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at January 01, 2016 12:39 PM (t5zYU)

57 Heh... stupid dogs.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 12:40 PM (Dj0WE)

58 Personally, it would be damn nigh impossible for 2016 to be worse than last year, so I have that going for me.
Happy New Year, all. May you have good luck, great fortune, and a happy, healthy 2016.

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:40 PM (UICf+)

59 2016 will be known as the Year of WTF.

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:40 PM (MQEz6)

60 {{{chemjeff}}}!

Hope your New Year's was good! My daughter suggested it, because she and her co-workers go there after they finish long shifts with her Audio/Visual job at the university. So props to her! It was an interesting mix of people too-great for people watching. There were some Scandi diplomats alongside roadcrew and college students, and lots of veterans. We had a really great time!

Captain Broomstick-congratulations! I am really glad you have started a happier career!

I am debating going back to get a PhD, and the family consensus is yes, go do it. I'm only getting older, so it may be time to do it.

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 12:40 PM (7q2ch)

61 52 Why do they make re-sealable bacon packages? Seems like a waste.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 01, 2016 12:37 PM (kTF2Z)

What? I always wondered why they don't make resealable bacon packages.

I figured they expect you to cook the whole thing in one go.

But for those of us who live alone, even though we may like bacon, a resealable package would be a nice thing, but I've never seen one.

Posted by: rickl at January 01, 2016 12:41 PM (sdi6R)

62 2015 was a pretty craptastic year at work but personally it was pretty good including finally getting my back fixed. 2016 could be the first year in a long, long time that I don't have debilitating back pain.

Which would be nice.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 12:42 PM (/tuJf)

63 Funny how everyone seems to be down on 2015. That was the year everything finally changed for me

*raises glass* Good!

My 2015 wasn't bad, either. Hrm.

Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at January 01, 2016 12:42 PM (vn2q2)

64 Hang in there, Chi!

Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at January 01, 2016 12:42 PM (t5zYU)

65 An aussie sighting! Cool!
Hope you're doing well - you've been missed.

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:43 PM (UICf+)

66 58 Personally, it would be damn nigh impossible for 2016 to be worse than last year

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:40 PM (UICf+)

Do not taunt Happy Fun Cosmos.

Posted by: rickl at January 01, 2016 12:43 PM (sdi6R)

67 NDH-thanks for changing the dog video-hubby and I laughed til we cried. Our Newfoundland can't catch for beans, so we definitely could relate!

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 12:44 PM (7q2ch)

68 Why did Fox have Donald Trump interview on their News Years Eve show.

Fvck enough

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 12:44 PM (jJRIy)

69 I trust none of You were arrested last night, or You at least made bail.... Happy New Year!

Posted by: donna at January 01, 2016 12:44 PM (/dSsq)

70 My 2015 wasn't bad, either. Hrm.

Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at January 01, 2016 12:42 PM (vn2q2)
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So very happy for you, HR.

Posted by: grammie winger, sign of The Time at January 01, 2016 12:44 PM (dFi94)

71 Personally speaking, 2015 ended up sucking donkey balls. There's a possibility 2016 won't completely suck donkey balls, but I don't have my hopes up, as hope is almost always followed by crushing disappointment.

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:45 PM (kpqmD)

72 Ya know? Hot Damn! 100 proof cinnamon schnapps is not a bad cold remedy

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 01, 2016 12:45 PM (JO9+V)

73 Soviet joke: "This year was average; worse than last year, but better than next year."

Posted by: Jay Guevara at January 01, 2016 12:45 PM (oKE6c)

74 Yeah, personally 2015 was pretty decent.

Otherwise, not so much.

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:45 PM (MQEz6)

75 Yeah, I continue to personally make progress, setting goals and meeting them, but all around me the world is crashing.

It's hard to feel good about it, when things go to shite, while I can yes "yes, but I finally got my deck looking the way I want it."

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 12:45 PM (Dj0WE)

76 58 Personally, it would be damn nigh impossible for 2016 to be worse than last year

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:40 PM (UICf+)

*smirks*

Posted by: 1916 at January 01, 2016 12:45 PM (sdi6R)

77 62 2015 was a pretty craptastic year at work but personally it was pretty good including finally getting my back fixed. 2016 could be the first year in a long, long time that I don't have debilitating back pain.

Which would be nice.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 12:42 PM (/tuJf)

Good luck, seriously. Severe, chronic back pain just fucks everything up.

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:46 PM (kpqmD)

78 When do stores start putting away the winter clothes and start bringing the spring/summer stuff out? February? March?
South of Wisconsin? Day after Christmas. Try not to lose your gloves before April.
Posted by: HR trinken trinken trinken at January 01, 2016 12:34 PM (vn2q2)
_______

Cruisewear. Summer fashion in March inChicago.

Posted by: mustbequantum at January 01, 2016 12:47 PM (MIKMs)

79 I trust none of You were arrested last night, or You at least made bail.... Happy New Year!
Posted by: donna at January 01, 2016 12:44 PM (/dSsq)

Yes, there was little chance I was going to be arrested last night. Had the effort been made... well, you're also not hearing of a number of dead and wounded officers on my lawn, so.....

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 12:47 PM (Dj0WE)

80 Started last year with no job and little hope. Starting this year with a great job and much hope for the future. And BACON!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 01, 2016 12:49 PM (kTF2Z)

81
77 62 2015 was a pretty craptastic year at work but personally it was pretty good including finally getting my back fixed. 2016 could be the first year in a long, long time that I don't have debilitating back pain.

Which would be nice.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 12:42 PM (/tuJf)

Good luck, seriously. Severe, chronic back pain just fucks everything up.
Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:46 PM (kpqmD)

Indeed so. Had back surgery twice to fix herniated discs and the joy of the pain having vanished is like no other.

Enjoy it, Jackstraw.

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:49 PM (MQEz6)

82 Cruisewear. Summer fashion in March inChicago.

Posted by: mustbequantum at January 01, 2016 12:47 PM (MIKMs)
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Yeah, I was thinking March-ish too. Or maybe once Valentine's Day is past.

Posted by: grammie winger, sign of The Time at January 01, 2016 12:50 PM (dFi94)

83 Thanks, moxie.

I wanted to start my day with a bloody mary, but I don't keep V8 or tomato juice in the house. I did find a can of tomato sauce, though - I wonder if I could make that work with enough doctoring?

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:50 PM (UICf+)

84 I am debating going back to get a PhD, and the
family consensus is yes, go do it. I'm only getting older, so it may be
time to do it.

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 12:40 PM (7q2ch)
Moki, thank you!
What would you get your Ph.D. in?

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 12:51 PM (uZNvH)

85 Valentine's Day stuff is in the stores now.

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:51 PM (MQEz6)

86 83 Thanks, moxie.

I wanted to start my day with a bloody mary, but I don't keep V8 or tomato juice in the house. I did find a can of tomato sauce, though - I wonder if I could make that work with enough doctoring?
Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:50 PM (UICf+)

Oh dear God. I just threw up in my mouth a little at the very thought...

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:51 PM (kpqmD)

87 That last pic a sunrise or a nuclear detonation?

Posted by: Rusty Bill at January 01, 2016 12:51 PM (OweXm)

88 >>Good luck, seriously. Severe, chronic back pain just fucks everything up.

Thank you.

Yea, been dealing with it since high school but never wanted to do the surgery. Now I wish I had done it years ago.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 12:51 PM (/tuJf)

89 85 Valentine's Day stuff is in the stores now.
Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:51 PM (MQEz6)

Flowers, chocolates, flavored lube, that kind of thing?

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:51 PM (kpqmD)

90
BREAKING PHOTO: **confirmed** Arab terrorist identified as Nasad Muhammad Ali Melcham, 29, Israeli Arab from Arara, northern Israel.

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 12:52 PM (iQIUe)

91 Go Irish.

Posted by: Bob's House of Flannel Shirts and Wallet Chains at January 01, 2016 12:53 PM (yxw0r)

92
89 85 Valentine's Day stuff is in the stores now.
Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:51 PM (MQEz6)

Flowers, chocolates, flavored lube, that kind of thing?
Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:51 PM (kpqmD)

They were out of flavoured lube, but yeah.

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:53 PM (MQEz6)

93 Christopher Taylor --

Your gaming callout for some reason made me think of 'Spill the Wine' from waaayback. Looked it up and played it. The long-haired leaping gnome is the star of the Hollywood movie.

Maybe another Horde theme song.

Posted by: mustbequantum at January 01, 2016 12:53 PM (MIKMs)

94 >>Enjoy it, Jackstraw.

Thank you.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 12:53 PM (/tuJf)

95 Chi, you're gonna mix vodka with tomato sauce?

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 12:54 PM (uZNvH)

96 The Outstanding Public Debt as of 01 Jan 2016 at 05:59:21 PM GMT is: $18,829,325,232,695.55

The estimated population of the United States is 322,085,782, so each citizen's share of this debt is $58,460.59.

Happy New Year.

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:54 PM (evdj2)

97 JackStraw, congratulations on getting your back fixed!
That just means you can hang out longer here, of course

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 12:54 PM (uZNvH)

98 Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never....give up!

Posted by: Diogenes at January 01, 2016 12:54 PM (08Znv)

99 Drudge has Natalie Cole up now.

What's up with celebs dropping like hotcakes?

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 12:55 PM (Dj0WE)

100
90
BREAKING PHOTO: **confirmed** Arab terrorist identified as Nasad Muhammad Ali Melcham, 29, Israeli Arab from Arara, northern Israel.
Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 12:52 PM (iQIUe)

He was a good boy.

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:55 PM (MQEz6)

101 #90 Is that the Israeli restaurant shooter? Binging "Nasad Muhammad Ali Melcham" gets literally zero hits (and alot of boxer Muhammad Ali pages).

Posted by: andycanuck at January 01, 2016 12:55 PM (DLIIY)

102 He was a good boy.

An aspiring rapper.

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:56 PM (evdj2)

103 65 chi

I'm back and thanks!
There's a party here but I'm hopping into bed - now it's Bee Gees

Staying Alive

*just

have a great yesterday!

Posted by: aussie at January 01, 2016 12:56 PM (hXujT)

104 Posted by: Diogenes at January 01, 2016 12:54 PM (08Znv)

I quit reading after the second "never."

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:56 PM (kpqmD)

105 Posted by: aussie at January 01, 2016 12:56 PM (hXujT)

Hi aussie, long time no see! Happy New Year!

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:56 PM (kpqmD)

106 84-I have been doing research into civilian life in Eastern Europe during the 30's and 40's, which only got worse after living in Warsaw for two years. So, a doctorate in WWII history is probably what I would focus on. Absolutely worthless on the market, but would somewhat justify the vast amount of money I spend on books. I also would give my eyeteeth to have a look at any of the old Soviet documents from the era-most of those haven't been released, and it would be awesome to have that as my research focus. I enjoy teaching, but the current state of universities scares me a bit. I think you are very brave to do it!

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 12:57 PM (7q2ch)

107 >>>Drudge has Natalie Cole up now.

What's up with celebs dropping like hotcakes?

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 12:55 PM (Dj0WE)<<<

Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere.

Posted by: Abe Vigoda at January 01, 2016 12:57 PM (H9MG5)

108 Happy New Year Horde!

Posted by: Arson Wells at January 01, 2016 12:57 PM (UnJ7w)

109 He was a good boy.

An aspiring rapper.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:56 PM (evdj2)

Enrolled in classes for the new semester, just the other day.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 12:57 PM (Dj0WE)

110 Photo of soon to be dead terrorist:

https://goo.gl/ZcjhFO

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 12:57 PM (iQIUe)

111 I quit reading after the second "never."

I understand the sentiment, but I think it's more a 'don't give up until it's over.' When the game clock hits 00:00, all the will in the world isn't going to change the outcome.

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:57 PM (evdj2)

112 I hope his lowness gets smacked down with a lawsuit over his EO's about guns.

Show him who's got the real power.

His fundamental transformation will turn out to have been only temporary.

20 years from now, we'll all laugh about the teens and that loser doper who managed to get elected.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger 1.0 and All That at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (Xo1Rt)

113 >>JackStraw, congratulations on getting your back fixed!
That just means you can hang out longer here, of course

Unfortunately, back to the grind on Monday, had enough time off. Kind of looking forward to getting back to normal.

Should be a ball of fun going through TSA checkpoints now.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (/tuJf)

114 How about a glass of vodka and you draw a tomato on the glass?

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (MQEz6)

115 Oh dear God. I just threw up in my mouth a little at the very thought...
Posted by: Insomniac
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That bad of an idea, huh?

95 Chi, you're gonna mix vodka with tomato sauce?
Posted by: chemjeff
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You're the chemist - got a better idea?

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (UICf+)

116 99 Drudge has Natalie Cole up now.
What's up with celebs dropping like hotcakes?
Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 12:55 PM (Dj0WE)

I hate to say it, but I suspect the impression arises because the celebrities we know are (ahem) getting older, and hence more likely to pop off.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (oKE6c)

117 Not for nothing has Google changed its logo to a "gay rainbow" motif.

If u watch the zhit they put out, what did u expect? Rush highlights? "Rockin' New Year's Eve with Ted Cruz"?

Posted by: mnw at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (sUh98)

118 I quit reading after the second "never."
Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 12:56 PM (kpqmD)

I kept going, because I was sure the sentence was going to end with "...give up believing 2016 is going to be a complete and utter disaster!"

I was... disappointed.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 12:59 PM (Dj0WE)

119 102 He was a good boy.
An aspiring rapper.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 12:56 PM (evdj2)

Turning his life around.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at January 01, 2016 01:00 PM (oKE6c)

120 Turning his life around.

just trying to provide for his baby momma.

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 01:00 PM (evdj2)

121 Happy New Year, Arson.

And, those goats better watch there asses.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at January 01, 2016 01:00 PM (MShYf)

122 95 Chi, you're gonna mix vodka with tomato sauce?

Posted by: chemjeff

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You're the chemist - got a better idea?

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (UICf+)

Yeah. Hold the tomato sauce.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at January 01, 2016 01:00 PM (oKE6c)

123 is babymomma one word?

Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 01:01 PM (evdj2)

124 Chi, here is a good recipe for a Bloody Mary using tomato sauce:

1 ox vodka
1 4os can tomato sauce
1tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp tobasco sauce
1 celery stalk

Instructions:

Toss back shot of vodka. Pour remaining ingredients down drain. Feed celery to a rabbit. Repeat as necessary until hangover is cured.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 01, 2016 01:01 PM (kTF2Z)

125 >>>Go to store, buy a couple of cans and warm them up slowly in pot with ham.

Americas test kitchen said canned beans are better than dried in their test. So.

I made canned black eyed peas and they came out great.

Posted by: Lea at January 01, 2016 01:01 PM (vmMMi)

126
And, those goats better watch there asses.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at January 01, 2016 01:00 PM (MShYf)

Is OK, kuffir, we are already watching the ass of goats!

Posted by: Mohammed Mahmoud Muhammad at January 01, 2016 01:01 PM (kpqmD)

127 He dindoonuffin, yo.

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 01:01 PM (MQEz6)

128 120 Turning his life around.
just trying to provide for his baby momma.
Posted by: Grump928(c) says Free Soothie! with purchase of commentor of equal or greater value at January 01, 2016 01:00 PM (evdj2)

He was about to go to college. (Sure. Once he got that GED, the sky was the limit.)

Posted by: Jay Guevara at January 01, 2016 01:01 PM (oKE6c)

129 is babymomma one word?

Posted by: Grump928(c)

If you spell it that way.

Posted by: Bruce at January 01, 2016 01:02 PM (8ikIW)

130 Well some things went right in 2016 - Katy high school - where I have been a season ticket holder for 12 years - won the Texas state championship (6A D2) as well as the (mythical Unicorn) Consensus National Championship. Katy beat two previously undefeated teams in the last two rounds of the Texas playoffs by a combined score of 72-7.

Katy scored 778 points while their defense allowed only 62 points in 16 games. The Katy defense registered 10 shutouts on the year with the fourth string defense closing out 9 of them. The starters, 2nd and third teams actually shut out 12 teams but the fourth string allowed two scores (one field goal and one TD) on the season - losing two of those shutouts. The Katy defense out scored 5 opposing offenses and tied the Lake Travis offense in the state championship game with a TD for each. The Katy defense held Lake Travis to 42 points below their season average.

Posted by: An Observation at January 01, 2016 01:02 PM (G4Ip6)

131 113-did you get titanium plates? They don't set off the scanners, unless they are set unusually high. Plus, get your surgeon to give you a note with the location of the plates on your spine. You'll still have to go through the x-ray, but they will know what they are looking for. I have plates in my neck, and they haven't set off the scanner yet.

You will feel the cold and changes in air pressure, though. Advil/Aleve will be your friend.

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 01:02 PM (7q2ch)

132 Those goats are playing hard to get.

Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 01:02 PM (MQEz6)

133 1 ox vodka

Ox vodka? Sounds musky.

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 01:02 PM (kpqmD)

134 Make that 2015 not 2016.

Posted by: An Observation at January 01, 2016 01:02 PM (G4Ip6)

135 And Natalie had some residual health problems from her drug days.

One thing I wish they'd do for regular folks when they die is to state the cause of death. They don't do that for the common folk for some reason.

I'd like to know how people dies just to get a feeling for who's dying of what.

Morbid curiosity I guess.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger 1.0 and All That at January 01, 2016 01:03 PM (Xo1Rt)

136 I hate to say it, but I suspect the impression arises because the celebrities we know are (ahem) getting older, and hence more likely to pop off.
Posted by: Jay Guevara at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (oKE6c)

Sure, but yesterday's crop included former Cardinal's manager Vern Rapp, 87, Wayne Rogers, 82, and Natalie Cole, 65.

65! That's older (we're all getting older... until we don't), but it's not old.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:03 PM (Dj0WE)

137 Just took down the aluminum tree, the real tree is next. I have less than an hour to build up wife faction before the Gnew Year's Gnaked Gnome Run.

Posted by: Top.Man. at January 01, 2016 01:03 PM (w+lDM)

138 Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 12:57 PM (7q2ch)

That sounds awesome! But I don't think you need to be enrolled in a degree program in order to study what you love. There isn't a whole lot of economic sense in getting a Ph.D unless you really plan on teaching at the university level, or otherwise being engaged in some serious historical scholarship, I think. Teaching at the university doesn't require bravery really, but it can be discouraging. I think that if you were to teach at the university, you'd likely be asked to teach introductory history classes, with a class full of students who wouldn't know what the Magna Carta was if it bit them in the ass, and they really don't care either. That is the sad part. You have a few really bright students who make it worthwhile but they are vastly outnumbered by the slackers and the dopes who have no business being in college in the first place.

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 01:04 PM (uZNvH)

139 @37 Nip Slip - saw that, even the libs in the house were appalled by it.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at January 01, 2016 01:05 PM (wZtOw)

140 And, those goats better watch there asses.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at January 01, 2016 01:00 PM (MShYf)

Ahem...Gorgeous goats to you my friend.

Happy New year to you and yours Senor Kill.

Posted by: Arson Wells at January 01, 2016 01:05 PM (UnJ7w)

141 Katy high school - where I have been a season ticket holder for 12 years

highschools sell season tickets???

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 01:05 PM (uZNvH)

142 95 Chi, you're gonna mix vodka with tomato sauce?

Posted by: chemjeff

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You're the chemist - got a better idea?

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (UICf+)
vodka and... vodka?

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 01:06 PM (uZNvH)

143 Speaking of babymama, Cam Newton, QB Panthers, making $20 mill a year, girl friend just had a baby, of course they are not married.

They named it "Chosen". I had no idea Cam was Jewish.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:07 PM (jJRIy)

144 highschools sell season tickets???

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 01:05 PM (uZNvH)

In Texas, sure thing!

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 01, 2016 01:07 PM (JO9+V)

145 142 95 Chi, you're gonna mix vodka with tomato sauce?

Posted by: chemjeff

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You're the chemist - got a better idea?

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (UICf+)
vodka and... vodka?
Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 01:06 PM (uZNvH)

I'm not even a chemist and I could have told him that. STEM is bullshit!!!

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 01:07 PM (kpqmD)

146 a class full of students who wouldn't know what the Magna Carta was if it bit them in the ass, and they really don't care either. That is the sad part. You have a few really bright students who make it worthwhile but they are vastly outnumbered by the slackers and the dopes who have no business being in college in the first place.

Lol-daughter had western civ this past semester, and had a truly great professor teaching it. They bonded because he had lived in Poland, playing basketball, and they would talk about life in Warsaw. Apparently she did really well in the class, because he begged her to consider a history minor, if not fully changing to a history major. Since she is already double majoring, it's not an option, but she felt really proud, because-"Listening to you rant, Mom, finally paid off."

And she said that the other kids in the class were hopeless clods. They had no clue of anything going on during the semester.

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 01:07 PM (7q2ch)

147

https://goo.gl/ZcjhFO

I wonder if this guy was sent by ISIS? They made threats towards Israel. But they are not taking credit. However, an ISIS link wd explain how he got his weapon. It was no suicide mission. Tho he did nothing to hide his identity.

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:07 PM (iQIUe)

148 >>You will feel the cold and changes in air pressure, though. Advil/Aleve will be your friend.

Yea, screws and rods. But my surgeon did say that some of the full body scanners will set it off.

I did get the note as well as one from the maker of the bone stimulator that I have to wear everyday for a bit. Judging by the talent I have seen in TSA as well as in overseas airports I'm not optimistic that things will go smoothly.

I've been living with my good friend Advil for many moons but I'm not allowed to take it for 6 months will the graft is setting up. It supposedly stunts bone growth. Small price to pay.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 01:08 PM (/tuJf)

149 They named it "Chosen". I had no idea Cam was Jewish.
Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:07 PM (jJRIy)

Maybe he was a big fan of Karate Kid Part II.

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 01:08 PM (kpqmD)

150 Yea, screws and rods. But my surgeon did say that some of the full body scanners will set it off.

I did get the note as well as one from the maker of the bone stimulator that I have to wear everyday for a bit. Judging by the talent I have seen in TSA as well as in overseas airports I'm not optimistic that things will go smoothly.

They'll still insist on fondling your junk. For security reasons, of course.

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 01:09 PM (kpqmD)

151 It is so easy to go through 20 mil when you start racking up the baby mamas.

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:09 PM (iQIUe)

152
You're the chemist - got a better idea?

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (UICf+)

Vodka+tomato juice+beef broth=Brave Bull
Spice up that tomato sauce with lemon juice, worcestchire, tabasco, celery salt, salt and pepper.

Posted by: Arson Wells at January 01, 2016 01:09 PM (UnJ7w)

153 It hasn't been all that long that they've started being able to fix spinal problems.

I remember long ago that getting anything done to your spine was just about always a recipe for eventual disaster.

That scared a lot of people off from having it done.

And I had relatives that had it done back then and it did turn out poorly. They had just as much pain as before and with less mobility so it was a lose, lose.

I'm guessing they've changed how they operate and what they do over the years and now there's better outcomes.

We were never meant to be bipedal. Puts a whole lot of stress on bones that aren't made for it.

And we're living longer with less exercise so that doesn't help either.

Posted by: Bitter Clinger 1.0 and All That at January 01, 2016 01:09 PM (Xo1Rt)

154 They named it "Chosen". I had no idea Cam was Jewish.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:07 PM (jJRIy)

Should of named him Fig

Posted by: Bruce at January 01, 2016 01:10 PM (8ikIW)

155 Ok. Y'all talked me out of the bloody mary experiment. I'd go with a white russian, but I'm out of Kahlua.
I guess I can make some strong instant coffee & work from there...

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 01:10 PM (UICf+)

156 148-I did not know that about advil-but I would definitely follow the doc's orders on that one. They must have done extensive work-I am very happy for you, that you have pain reduction.

I need surgery on my lower back, but I am hesitant-only a 50% chance of pain relief. I don't think its worth the odds, but I may change my mind if the pain gets worse.

Hope this coming year is a wonderful one for you!

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 01:10 PM (7q2ch)

157 And she said that the other kids in the class were hopeless clods. They had no clue of anything going on during the semester.

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 01:07 PM (7q2ch)
yeah basically college is turning into 4 more years of highschool

Posted by: chemjeff at January 01, 2016 01:11 PM (uZNvH)

158 They named it "Chosen". I had no idea Cam was Jewish.
Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:07 PM (jJRIy)

Maybe he was a big fan of Karate Kid Part II.
Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 01:08 PM (kpqmD)

The man flipped his vehicle in 2015, walked away from it, then went undefeated for 14 straight games.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the name has something to do with him confusing himself with God, which would make his son the Messiah.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:11 PM (Dj0WE)

159 Cripes. Looks like the Buckeyes showed up to play football today.

Posted by: Buckeye Abroad at January 01, 2016 01:12 PM (z3Leh)

160 I guess I can make some strong instant coffee & work from there...
Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 01:10 PM (UICf+)

Instant coffee???????

NOW YOU'VE GONE TOO FAR!!!!

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:13 PM (Dj0WE)

161
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the name has
something to do with him confusing himself with God, which would
make his son the Messiah.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:11 PM (Dj0WE)

He a good athlete, but that logic is way over his head.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:13 PM (jJRIy)

162 My lovely party people are now dancing to the music of the wonderful Doobies

I'm in bed. -will these people ever go home?

It's bloody almost 5.30am! !

*First World problem*

Posted by: aussie at January 01, 2016 01:14 PM (hXujT)

163 39 Happy to report that there were NO FIREWORKS (or gunfire) in our new neighborhood last night. A welcome change.
Posted by: Y-not (@moxiemom) at January 01, 2016 12:33 PM (t5zYU)
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You missed the fireworks? Here you go!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrJz9Dh5MsM

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at January 01, 2016 01:15 PM (jR7Wy)

164 I got my info from an Israeli site. The photo they provide matches the guy in the video. They also recovered the weapon used. But not one damn mention in the western press.

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:15 PM (iQIUe)

165 162-aussie, could you turn off the main breaker in the house? That might give them the hint???

Happy New Year to you, dear! I hope you can get some sleep!

Posted by: Moki at January 01, 2016 01:15 PM (7q2ch)

166 "Speaking of babymama, Cam Newton, QB Panthers, making $20 mill a year,
girl friend just had a baby, of course they are not married."

From Isaac Newton to this in a few short centuries.

What was that about the inevitability of historical progress again?

Posted by: torquewrench at January 01, 2016 01:16 PM (noWW6)

167 Posted by: aussie at January 01, 2016 01:14 PM (hXujT)

===============

And this is why you have a Yoko Ono album: it clears a party within a few minutes.

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:17 PM (iQIUe)

168 166 "Speaking of babymama, Cam Newton, QB Panthers, making $20 mill a year,
girl friend just had a baby, of course they are not married."

From Isaac Newton to this in a few short centuries.

What was that about the inevitability of historical progress again?

Posted by: torquewrench at January 01, 2016 01:16 PM (noWW6)

Law of entropy, bitches.

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 01:17 PM (kpqmD)

169 Just open a window, aussie.
Once those spiders the size of a volkswagon start climbing in, your guests will leave, I'm sure.

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 01:18 PM (UICf+)

170 >>It hasn't been all that long that they've started being able to fix spinal problems.

>>I remember long ago that getting anything done to your spine was just about always a recipe for eventual disaster.

That was the main reason I waited so long. The idea of them cutting and screwing and doing other stuff to my spine was a tad off putting given the success rate.

But they have come a long way and the success rate is much, much better. They had me out of the bed and walking hours after the surgery which really shocked me. And in 2 weeks I'll be in the Keys fishing so it was definitely worth it.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 01:18 PM (/tuJf)

171
OSU whipping ND already, may have to switch games here.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at January 01, 2016 01:18 PM (ODxAs)

172 Hey Notre Dame, there's a football game on. Just thought I'd remind you. You're welcome.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at January 01, 2016 01:18 PM (kTF2Z)

173 >>Hope this coming year is a wonderful one for you!

Thank you and back at ya!

Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 01:19 PM (/tuJf)

174 98
Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never....give up!

Posted by: Diogenes

Plagiarist.

Posted by: Zombie Winston Churchill at January 01, 2016 01:19 PM (LAe3v)

175 BREAKING UPDATE: The terrorist behind the shooting attack in Tel Aviv served 5 years in Israeli prison after trying to steal a soldier's weapon.

https://goo.gl/kV96GI

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:20 PM (iQIUe)

176 68 Why did Fox have Donald Trump interview on their News Years Eve show.

Fvck enough

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 12:44 PM (jJRIy)
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Probably because his campaign, like it or not, was one of the biggest stories of the year, and the man gets rating?

Posted by: ThisBeingMilt at January 01, 2016 01:20 PM (MbrzC)

177 130 Well some things went right in 2016 - Katy high school - where I have been a season ticket holder for 12 years - won the Texas state championship (6A D2) as well as the (mythical Unicorn) Consensus National Championship. Katy beat two previously undefeated teams in the last two rounds of the Texas playoffs by a combined score of 72-7.Katy scored 778 points while their defense allowed only 62 points in 16 games. The Katy defense registered 10 shutouts on the year with the fourth string defense closing out 9 of them. The starters, 2nd and third teams actually shut out 12 teams but the fourth string allowed two scores (one field goal and one TD) on the season - losing two of those shutouts. The Katy defense out scored 5 opposing offenses and tied the Lake Travis offense in the state championship game with a TD for each. The Katy defense held Lake Travis to 42 points below their season average.
Posted by: An Observation at January 01, 2016 01:02 PM (G4Ip6) Think it was 1996 when Clemens High from Schertz visited Katy in the playoffs. Both schools were 4A at the time. Clemens played them tough, but in the end Katy won. Has had a terrific football program for years. Congrats!

Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at January 01, 2016 01:20 PM (22uju)

178 Winter Classic is starting. Bruins vs Canadiens in Foxboro with a fun stadium.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 01:20 PM (/tuJf)

179 Unfortunately, back to the grind on Monday, had enough time off. Kind of looking forward to getting back to normal.

I have the opposite reaction. I find it easier and easier to get in the vacation groove as retirement approaches. Alas, it's back to work on Monday for me as well.

Posted by: pep at January 01, 2016 01:21 PM (LAe3v)

180 157 And you don't want to KNOW what high school is turning into...

Posted by: MAx at January 01, 2016 01:21 PM (LAliD)

181 175
BREAKING UPDATE: The terrorist behind the shooting attack in Tel Aviv
served 5 years in Israeli prison after trying to steal a soldier's
weapon.

https://goo.gl/kV96GI

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:20 PM (iQIUe)

PLEASE stop posting links to facebook, they do not show up.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:21 PM (jJRIy)

182 Moki

My wife & I are thinking "Hillsdale" now. We're caucasoids, so our kids can never get in where we went... & I wouldn't want them to anyway.

Problem is, we're all running out of places to retreat to,

Posted by: mnw at January 01, 2016 01:21 PM (sUh98)

183 You have a few really bright students who make it
worthwhile but they are vastly outnumbered by the slackers and the dopes
who have no business being in college in the first place.

Posted by: chemjeff

Chemjeff-
I absolutely agree, but will point out that there are lots of people, especially young males, (cough**me**cough) who don't figure out that they're really meant for brain work until after they've graduated.

Posted by: pep at January 01, 2016 01:23 PM (LAe3v)

184 Got a few minor chores/errands to attend to. Hope everyone enjoys their day. Later, H8Rs!

Posted by: Insomniac - Pale Horse/Death 2016 at January 01, 2016 01:23 PM (kpqmD)

185 65! That's older (we're all getting older... until we don't), but it's not old.
Posted by: BurtTC

*looks at clipboard*

*submits BurtTC for euthanasia list*

No offense, sir, I only work here.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at January 01, 2016 01:24 PM (1xUj/)

186 185 65! That's older (we're all getting older... until we don't), but it's not old.
Posted by: BurtTC

*looks at clipboard*

*submits BurtTC for euthanasia list*

No offense, sir, I only work here.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at January 01, 2016 01:24 PM (1xUj/)
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Carousel! Give us Carousel!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at January 01, 2016 01:25 PM (jR7Wy)

187 Those goats appear to be extremely microaggressive.

Posted by: Oberlin College Snowflake at January 01, 2016 01:25 PM (Dwehj)

188 "We were never meant to be bipedal. Puts a whole lot of stress on bones that aren't made for it. And we're living longer with less exercise so that doesn't help either."

Big Gooberment, middle of the 20th century, starts mandating fluoride in water supplies as a public health measure, to reduce tooth decay. Science! Progress! Beneficient oversight of the serf class!

Couple of decades later, there's an epidemic of spinal and hip fractures among the people who had been faithfully drinking that fluoridated water. And a matching epidemic of thyroid trouble.

Gee whiz, Wally. You mean it's impossible to change only one thing at a time? And that a particular molecule may exert different effects on different systems within the body? The devil you say!

Posted by: torquewrench at January 01, 2016 01:25 PM (noWW6)

189 I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the name has
something to do with him confusing himself with God, which would
make his son the Messiah.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:11 PM (Dj0WE)

He a good athlete, but that logic is way over his head.
Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:13 PM (jJRIy)

Maybe he wouldn't quite articulate it that way, but I'm really not kidding. If you watch him, he's playing this year with an amount of reckless abandon we have not seen in the past.

Either he sees himself as indestructible or he's on some really really good drugs.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:25 PM (Dj0WE)

190 He was a good boy.
Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:55 PM (MQEz6)

One of my co-workers' kids had a baby last Summer and she took time off to go out of state to be with her son and new grandkid.

I asked her last week how the baby was doing, and she said the baby is doing real well, and added, "and [son] is turning out to be a really good, involved dad. I thought he was the laziest do-nothing kid I ever saw when he was little..."

Mind you, this was spoken in the most common-place, affectionate terms ever, like she was talking about his giant cowlick or taste for hotsauce and sardines.

I thought, of course he turned out good. You didn't follow him around telling him he was a freakin genius princess-level wonderful. You told him he needed to pull his socks up and get moving.

Posted by: Kindltot at January 01, 2016 01:26 PM (q2o38)

191 Stupid Bosa. Called for Targeting.

Posted by: buzzion at January 01, 2016 01:26 PM (zt+N6)

192 184 Got a few minor chores/errands to attend to
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You, sir, obviously did not drink enough last night.

Posted by: Chi at January 01, 2016 01:27 PM (UICf+)

193
Either he sees himself as indestructible or he's on some really really good drugs.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:25 PM (Dj0WE)

No I agree with that he is playing with reckless abandon, but he's what 25? Know any other 25 years like that?

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:27 PM (jJRIy)

194 RENEW!!

Posted by: Grump928(C) says Free Soothie!*, with purchase of commenter of equal or greater value *some restr at January 01, 2016 01:27 PM (rwI+c)

195 "Speaking of babymama, Cam Newton, QB Panthers, making $20 mill a year,
girl friend just had a baby, of course they are not married."
From Isaac Newton to this in a few short centuries.
What was that about the inevitability of historical progress again?
Posted by: torquewrench at January 01, 2016 01:16 PM (noWW6)

Stupid, horny, still wet behind the ears man, Whore baby mama and bastard children= Millions of dollars.

Vasectomy= $300.00

There is a business plan in there somewhere....

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at January 01, 2016 01:28 PM (ej1L0)

196 Ooh, just kicked out OH St lineman from game for targeting the ND QB.

Posted by: olddog in mo at January 01, 2016 01:28 PM (c/3OG)

197 Katy high school - where I have been a season ticket holder for 12 years

highschools sell season tickets???

High school football in Texas is a huge deal; there were over 55,000 people at the State Championship game.

The Season tickets at Katy are really hard to get - there is a waiting list - mostly people have to die for seats to open up. Over 85% of Katy's 10,000 seat high school stadium is reserved for season tickets.

Posted by: An Observation at January 01, 2016 01:28 PM (G4Ip6)

198 And the Canadiens draw first blood.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 01, 2016 01:29 PM (/tuJf)

199 PLEASE stop posting links to facebook, they do not show up.
Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:21 PM (jJRIy)

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FO

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:30 PM (iQIUe)

200 65! That's older (we're all getting older... until we don't), but it's not old.
Posted by: BurtTC

*looks at clipboard*

*submits BurtTC for euthanasia list*

No offense, sir, I only work here.
Posted by: Bandersnatch at January 01, 2016 01:24 PM (1xUj/)

They said I hadn't really done anything, so I can go live on an island somewhere...

No, I'm only pulling your leg, it's crucifixion, really.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:31 PM (Dj0WE)

201 Natalie Cole has croaked at 65.

*looks at clipboard*

No, I did not put her on the list.

Posted by: Bandersnatch at January 01, 2016 01:31 PM (1xUj/)

202 I don't like that targeting rule. But Bosa, amazing talent that he is, has a history of making the occasional dumb play. I don't think he's dirty, but he has mental lapses.

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at January 01, 2016 01:31 PM (7RXcs)

203 The terrorist who smiled while he shot up the bar, is also smiling in his prison mugshot:

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:32 PM (iQIUe)

204 Renew! Renew!

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living... at January 01, 2016 01:32 PM (tEDMc)

205
The terrorist who smiled while he shot up the bar, is also smiling in his prison mugshot:

https://goo.gl/kV96GI

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:32 PM (iQIUe)

206 No, I'm only pulling your leg, it's crucifixion, really.

I see. Uh, very good. Very good. Well, out of the door. One cross each.

Posted by: Grump928(C) says Free Soothie!*, with purchase of commenter of equal or greater value *some restr at January 01, 2016 01:33 PM (rwI+c)

207 No, I did not put her on the list.

I did.

Posted by: Abe Vigoda at January 01, 2016 01:33 PM (Dwehj)

208 Either he sees himself as indestructible or he's on some really really good drugs.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:25 PM (Dj0WE)

No I agree with that he is playing with reckless abandon, but he's what 25? Know any other 25 years like that?
Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:27 PM (jJRIy)

It's not his age, it's his injury history. In the last couple years he's really looked like a guy who wasn't going to make it. He looked like, well, RGIII, I suppose, but this year he's like "sure, lemme ram my head and neck and shoulders and back and legs into these linebackers, I'm bigger than them."

If I had to guess, it's more the drugs than the God complex, but probably some of both.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:33 PM (Dj0WE)

209 Well we know at the very least we have unconstitutional 2nd Amendment abridgements and "criminal justice reforms" to look forward to in the new year.

If 2015 sucked, just think how bad it's going to be in the final awful year of the reign of this asshole currently inhabiting the Office of the President of The United States?

Posted by: Kreplach at January 01, 2016 01:33 PM (WVvzl)

210 Natalie Cole

Unforgettable was my aunt's funeral song. I'll just let Mom here this from the news.

Posted by: DaveA at January 01, 2016 01:34 PM (DL2i+)

211
114 How about a glass of vodka and you draw a tomato on the glass?\
Posted by: eman at January 01, 2016 12:58 PM (MQEz6)

You mean like this? 'Cause that's a juicy little tomato there.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/tahmahto

Posted by: Kindltot at January 01, 2016 01:34 PM (q2o38)

212 FO

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:30 PM (iQIUe)

I'd like to read your posts, but the idea I have to sign on to some stupid Facebook page to read them is a bit much.
Grow up.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:34 PM (jJRIy)

213 Sigh...NOT enough people are carrying in Tel Aviv.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at January 01, 2016 01:35 PM (DUoqb)

214 Now this is a Bloody Mary

http://www.dumpaday.com/wp-content/
uploads/2015/12/pictures-397.jpg

Posted by: DaveA at January 01, 2016 01:36 PM (DL2i+)

215 "You, sir, obviously did not drink enough last night."

No I did not. Should go into the office today while nobody's there. Fuck.

Natalie Cole?

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at January 01, 2016 01:36 PM (qMJhB)

216 Think it was 1996 when Clemens High from Schertz
visited Katy in the playoffs. Both schools were 4A at the time. Clemens
played them tough, but in the end Katy won. Has had a terrific football
program for years. Congrats!

Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at January 01, 2016 01:20 PM (22uju)

Schertz Clemens made the 6A-D2 state quarter finals this year - losing to their arch district rival Cibolo Steele. Great year for the Buffaloes this year.

Posted by: An Observation at January 01, 2016 01:36 PM (G4Ip6)

217 If I had to guess, it's more the drugs than the God complex, but probably some of both.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:33 PM (Dj0WE)

I doubt that. They get tested and why in the hell would you risk your contract?
I think he's on a mission to win the Super Bowl. Remember he was this crazy at Auburn.

Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:37 PM (jJRIy)

218 Pinch 12 yo 86 proof scotch whisky makes a damn fine cold remedy. Sexting my gf now.

Posted by: Count de Monet at January 01, 2016 01:37 PM (JO9+V)

219 Mmmm..Dimple Pinch.

Posted by: Arson Wells at January 01, 2016 01:38 PM (UnJ7w)

220 Heh. They just said a ND cornerback was injured earlier in the season whilst celebrating.

Posted by: Abe Vigoda at January 01, 2016 01:38 PM (Dwehj)

221 If I had to guess, it's more the drugs than the God complex, but probably some of both.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:33 PM (Dj0WE)

I doubt that. They get tested and why in the hell would you risk your contract?
I think he's on a mission to win the Super Bowl. Remember he was this crazy at Auburn.
Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:37 PM (jJRIy)

I'm talking about the drugs the NFL doctors give him.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:38 PM (Dj0WE)

222 Schertz Clemens made the 6A-D2 state quarter finals this year - losing to their arch district rival Cibolo Steele. Great year for the Buffaloes this year.
Posted by: An Observation at January 01, 2016 01:36 PM (G4Ip6) We lived in Schertz when Cibolo was just beginning to grow and didn't have a high school. Area growth exploded. Haven't followed them since we left in 1998 although friends said Steele became a powerhouse very quickly.

Saw a Katy player as the quarterback in a bowl game the other day. He did very well.

Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at January 01, 2016 01:40 PM (22uju)

223 Corgis summoning.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 01, 2016 01:40 PM (u82oZ)

224 I'd like to read your posts, but the idea I have to sign on to some stupid Facebook page to read them is a bit much.
Grow up.
Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:34 PM (jJRIy)

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Other people here do belong to facebook. You grow up.

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:41 PM (iQIUe)

225 Google hates you. That commercial was rubbing our faces in it.

Divest from them the best you can. I think the last thing of theirs I use is the YouTube. Yes, yes, yes, they all hate us, but Win and Apple use Bing for their searches, and at least with Apple you are paying for the products.

There's nothing perfect without going off grid, but the very least you can do is kill your Google accounts.

Posted by: Chupacabra at January 01, 2016 01:42 PM (k1gv+)

226 I doubt that. They get tested and why in the hell would you risk your contract?
I think he's on a mission to win the Super Bowl. Remember he was this crazy at Auburn.
Posted by: Nip Sip at January 01, 2016 01:37 PM (jJRIy)

I'm talking about the drugs the NFL doctors give him.
Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:38 PM (Dj0WE)

I mean, seriously, people understand the BEST steroids are the ones the NFL gives these guys, right?

The embarrassment of the Payton Manning "scandal" is that someone sniffing around might have accidentally spoken the truth. Of COURSE the guy took something that would otherwise be considered illegal.

Just before he came back and set shedloads of records, the man had a neck injury that not only threatened his career, but threated to paralyze him for life!

Does anyone really think it's a coincidence that Cam is playing out of his gourd this year, AFTER having a death defying accident with his vehicle?

Drugs, people. It's what's for dinner. Pack THAT into your protein punch.

Posted by: BurtTC at January 01, 2016 01:43 PM (Dj0WE)

227 final awful year of the reign

At some point the .gov who aren't fellow travelers are going to start worrying about Donald firing them.

Posted by: DaveA at January 01, 2016 01:48 PM (DL2i+)

228 Speaking of babymama, Cam Newton, QB Panthers, making $20 mill a year,
girl friend just had a baby, of course they are not married."

From Isaac Newton to this in a few short centuries.

What was that about the inevitability of historical progress again?

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I saw an article a few days ago. Only 18% of US families are now traditional Leave It to Beaver households. Yes, friends, the JEWs have freed us from the scourge of Eddie Haskellism.

Posted by: The Great White Snark at January 01, 2016 01:50 PM (aXzL9)

229
Cur's New Years Resolutions:

Be an asshole.

Drink more cheap red wine.

Drink more bourbon.

Laugh cruelly at the unfortunate.

Drink more Irish whisky.

Make more commie cocksuckers cry online.

Eat more bacon.

Be an even bigger asshole than in the first resolution.

Now, most folks use their New Years Resolutions to improve themselves. I'm no different, all of these resolutions point towards the newer, more perfect man that I aspire to be.

Plus, I was gonna do all this anyway, so I don't have to lie about stoopid resolutions like "drink less booze".

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 01, 2016 01:50 PM (o98Jz)

230 Saw a Katy player as the quarterback in a bowl game the other day. He did very well.

The Katy QB, Garrett Doiron, in 2015 pulled off an unusual double; he was also a starting pitcher for the Texas All Star baseball team which won the National Championship in the tournament in Oklahoma in June. Not too many people win two National Championships in two different sports in the same year.

As a QB he broke Andy Dalton's Katy career TD mark and Garrett also holds the career % completion and total yardage records. Considering that Walter Peyton award winner Bo Levi Mitchell who won the MVP in the Gray Cup in the Canadian Football league last year - also played QB at Katy - holding those records is no small feat.

Posted by: An Observation at January 01, 2016 01:51 PM (G4Ip6)

231 Nice life and career you've got there. Be a shame if something we're to happen to them.

http://tinyurl.com/q7o495q

Posted by: The Great White Snark at January 01, 2016 01:51 PM (aXzL9)

232 Details Emerge About Identity of Tel Aviv Terrorist

https://goo.gl/ORTihv

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:52 PM (iQIUe)

233
Oops, wrong thread.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 01, 2016 01:53 PM (o98Jz)

234 Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 01, 2016 01:50 PM (o98Jz)

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Why did you move from S.B.?

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 01:54 PM (iQIUe)

235 Yes, friends, the JEWs have

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Back! It's not me who is the antisemitism. It's autocucumber! I typed "SJWs". Goddamn Nazi autocucumber!

Posted by: The Great White Snark at January 01, 2016 01:55 PM (aXzL9)

236 Nip Sip: ...Grow up.

BwaW: Other people here do belong to facebook. You grow up.

Aaand, 2016 is off and running. (Hands out Snickers.)

Although Daddy taught me not to jump into a dogfight, may I suggest a small compromise? Bruce, since the short link you use gives no clue, it might be a courteous heads-up to note that it goes to Facebook, for those of us who don't.

Posted by: mindful webworker - runs for the exit at January 01, 2016 02:05 PM (mf0wg)

237 Couple of decades later, there's an epidemic of
spinal and hip fractures among the people who had been faithfully
drinking that fluoridated water. And a matching epidemic of thyroid
trouble.

Gee whiz, Wally. You mean it's impossible to change only
one thing at a time? And that a particular molecule may exert different
effects on different systems within the body? The devil you say!

Posted by: torquewrench at January 01, 2016 01:25 PM (noWW6)

Fluoroapatite (i.e., calcium fluorophosphate) is stronger than hydroxyapatite (calcium hydroxyphosphate), i.e., the material of natural bone.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at January 01, 2016 02:06 PM (oKE6c)

238 GWS @ 235 - Thanks for the clarification. I thought you had either dropped a sarc tag or inexplicably gone st0rmfr0ntish on us.

Posted by: Butch at January 01, 2016 02:08 PM (hXu8T)

239 "Speaking of babymama, Cam Newton, QB Panthers, making $20 mill a year,

girl friend just had a baby, of course they are not married."

From Isaac Newton to this in a few short centuries.

What was that about the inevitability of historical progress again?

Posted by: torquewrench at January 01, 2016 01:16 PM (noWW6)

No doubt the first of a whole litter of shitheads spawned by Cam Newton. Meanwhile, number of progeny from Isaac Newton? Zip.

Idiocracy was a documentary.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at January 01, 2016 02:09 PM (oKE6c)

240 HAPPY NEW YEAR to all here!!!
The process of doom and American decay will continue, perhaps accelerate, but I hope our personal lives will bring us some joy.
I am thankful for AoSHQ, where at least I can get the gravy of hilarity poured on the mashed potatoes of national catastrophe.

Laughter really is the best medicine --- and the Devil hates it. Hah!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 01, 2016 02:15 PM (T/5A0)

241 Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 01, 2016 02:15 PM (T/5A0)

That ain't gravy MD, that's the goo leaking from the Barrel.

Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at January 01, 2016 02:18 PM (0bmh+)

242 For those who can't comprehend what high school football is like in Texas - I'll give you one story that can sum it up for you.

Last spring I went the intra-squad Katy spring training game; the guy sitting in back of me was Andy Dalton's dad. He doesn't have anyone going to the school anymore - but it was a Katy game so he was there to see what the team would have in 2015.

Posted by: An Observation at January 01, 2016 02:20 PM (G4Ip6)

243 Jeez. Natalie Cole was 65? I had no idea.

Time flies like an arrow.
Fruit flies like a banana.

Posted by: 1916 at January 01, 2016 02:21 PM (sdi6R)

244 Off, War To End All Wars sock.

Posted by: rickl at January 01, 2016 02:22 PM (sdi6R)

245 241 ---

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at January 01, 2016 02:28 PM (T/5A0)

246 Although Daddy taught me not to jump into a dogfight, may I suggest a small compromise? Bruce, since the short link you use gives no clue, it might be a courteous heads-up to note that it goes to Facebook, for those of us who don't.
Posted by: mindful webworker - runs for the exit at January 01, 2016 02:05 PM (mf0wg)

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You can be courteous by growing the eff up, too.

Posted by: Bruce With a Wang! at January 01, 2016 02:32 PM (iQIUe)

247 How does one actually join the Yahoo group? When I click through it sticks me in the About tab and says I can't even look at that (must be a member). There's no option to join.

Posted by: Jason M at January 01, 2016 02:35 PM (A+9q9)

248 I don't fret about the year over year decline in your standard of living, the more it declines the more people wake up to ugly political reality that is causing it.

embrace the decline!

Trump (or Cruz) 2016!

Posted by: I'm not Rappaport at January 01, 2016 05:42 PM (vA94g)

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