Saturday Morning Weird News [Mis. Hum.]

Good morning Morons. Do you have a 3 day weekend? Hope so. Grab a cup of coffee, tea or Valu-Rite and take a gander at what weird things have been going on.

Please don't run with sharp objects and play well with others here in the open thread.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 08:10 AM

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1 Fyrst..?

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 08:14 AM (UaOEc)

2 Hmmm. The news people are saying we had an earthquake a little while ago here in KS. I was out taking a walk and didn't feel it.

Posted by: HH at September 03, 2016 08:14 AM (DrCtv)

3 "I was out taking a walk and didn't feel it."

They just mentioned this on the radio here. They say it was a 5.8 on the scale and centered in far northern OK.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 08:21 AM (UaOEc)

4 Good morning Morons. Do you have a 3 day weekend?

I have a 365 day weekend. Best job I ever had.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:22 AM (mpXpK)

5 "A homeless man south of Gainesville died when a tree fell on him, Gov. Rick Scott said. He later took to a Blackhawk helicopter to visit the coastal communities of Cedar Key and Steinhatchee hit hard by the damage from flooding and storm surge that crumpled docks and washed out homes and businesses."

I always wonder when I read sentences structured like that -- did the homeless man reincarnate and climb on the helicopter.?

Posted by: free range 'sorta' conservative but not 'true' conservative at September 03, 2016 08:22 AM (ZFUt7)

6 Willowed post from last thread

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120 Posted by: Make America Great Again at September 03, 2016 08:16 AM (BS8yt)

Fox
did cover the 11 page redacted "summary" by the FBI, I linked it above.
But the actual report will not be released until labor day while
everyone is out grilling steaks and hotdogs at the beach. .

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:21 AM (mpXpK)

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:23 AM (mpXpK)

7 Howdy, Morons!

Yesterday I was reading how earthquakes in Oklahoma were getting fewer and farther between thanks to regulation of groundwater injection.

We just got the biggest quake I've ever felt.* Felt like a train was in the driveway. I went from solid sleep to standing by the front door while it went on. House rattled and shook for maybe as long as fifteen seconds.

7am CDST almost on the dot. Nothing in the news or USGS yet.

*I've felt two other quakes, biggest was something like 4.5, both centered down by Okla City. Just barely felt them, though. This one was either much bigger, or much closer. Or maybe somebody nuked Tulsa.

Daughter and her grandmother are out in California - I guess they sent us a souvenier.

Posted by: mindful webworker - wobbly at September 03, 2016 08:23 AM (19RKp)

8 Repost to doggie. ***Thanks NaCyl Dog. I was thinking of you or Vic when I posed the question. I don't know how many people here have had an unlimited horizon for much of their life.

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at September 03, 2016 08:23 AM (vT565)

9 That coffee sounds good, especially after "rocking chair" days.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:24 AM (mpXpK)

10 That coffee sounds good, especially after "rocking chair" days.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:24 AM (mpXpK)

Sounds like the kind of coffee I need when I make my 7+ hour drive from NJ to VA next weekend!

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:25 AM (Ozsfq)

11 Now on USGS - 5.6 in Pawnee OK, about 75 miles SW of us. I see others here felt it. Hi, neighbors!

Posted by: mindful webworker - wobbly at September 03, 2016 08:28 AM (19RKp)

12 That Daytona Beach video and description of the perp is just about worthless. I hope they don't plan on either one of those to catch this guy.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:28 AM (mpXpK)

13 "We just got the biggest quake I've ever felt.* Felt like a train was in the driveway."

Sorry, mw.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 08:28 AM (UaOEc)

14 They are now saying the quake was felt as far north as IL. It was felt in Houston and St.Louis, not to mention here in KC.

Posted by: HH at September 03, 2016 08:29 AM (DrCtv)

15 Ah, I meant heard of it not felt it.

Still rattled.

Posted by: mindful webworker - wobbly at September 03, 2016 08:29 AM (19RKp)

16 LOL, I posted the link to that stupid credit card thing this past week and said it would make a good post for your "genius award".

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:30 AM (mpXpK)

17 Fox
did cover the 11 page redacted "summary" by the FBI, I linked it above.
But the actual report will not be released until labor day while
everyone is out grilling steaks and hotdogs at the beach. .

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:21 AM (mpXpK)

------

I was looking at headlines. Fox had links to the FBI release under a box titled "Putin says DNC hack a public service" then they had links under that to the Clinton story.

Be that as it may the point was that a major news story, certainly after the hurricane, is being covered up.

Posted by: Make America Great Again at September 03, 2016 08:30 AM (BS8yt)

18 10 That coffee sounds good, especially after "rocking chair" days.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:24 AM (mpXpK)

Sounds like the kind of coffee I need when I make my 7+ hour drive from NJ to VA next weekend!
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:25 AM (Ozsfq)

Silly sailor Fly

Posted by: Mis. Hum. at September 03, 2016 08:30 AM (voOPb)

19 #7 It woke me up. It was a 5.2 centered in Pawnee.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10006jxs#executive

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:31 AM (kXoT0)

20 I saw a guy whose back was tattooed with a complete coiled tubing unit, accurate enough you could tell who built it. Sweasel had it on her site. The other one that stands out is the cute girl who had "My Name Is Rachel" as a tramp stamp AND on the back of her neck, upside down.

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at September 03, 2016 08:31 AM (vT565)

21 Long tongued babe is a babe. She can lick me.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:32 AM (mpXpK)

22 Silly sailor Fly

Posted by: Mis. Hum. at September 03, 2016 08:30 AM (voOPb)

Yeah I would not really save that much time and it would be much more expensive and a lot less flexible.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:33 AM (Ozsfq)

23 I keep hearing that idiot Johnson talking...he really is a blithering idiot

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:34 AM (Ozsfq)

24 Agggh! Self-willowed:

Saw "Morgan" yesterday-

To certain extent, the movie covers the same territory as "Ex Machina" -

in a more recognizably action format.

Though the approach is more or less reversed as the plot hinges on information withheld from the audience.

I'm being vague here for anyone who may wish to see it.

Overall, it's well-made and acted. The withheld info is an artificial way to pump up the drama and drive action in an, surprise!, artificial way and makes nonsense of most of the character actions upon reflection.

You'll probably see the big twist a mile away.

Though you will be entertained while the movie's playing.

It's a pretty good nominee for "Feel Bad Movie" of the Year, so beware of that if you're out for a fun date or whatever.

Check it out.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 08:34 AM (HGtd0)

25 Mindful, you can report your experience of the earthquake.

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us10006jxs#tellus

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:35 AM (kXoT0)

26 I've got a 6 day weekend. Drive up to Rockwell Lake Lodge yesterday. Run by Hillsdale. Beautiful small hotel in the middle of a botanical station. Quiet, peaceful. Going to read and drink wine. It's lovely.

Posted by: Biblio at September 03, 2016 08:35 AM (Nt3i+)

27 So many Florida stories in the Dump today......

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 08:35 AM (UaOEc)

28 The other one that stands out is the cute girl who had "My Name Is Rachel" as a tramp stamp AND on the back of her neck, upside down.

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at September 03, 2016 08:31 AM (vT565)

That is....hilariously sad.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 08:36 AM (HGtd0)

29 Be that as it may the point was that a major news story, certainly after the hurricane, is being covered up.

Posted by: Make America Great Again at September 03, 2016 08:30 AM (BS8yt)

Old news, comrade! Now did you hear about Melania?

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 08:36 AM (wCEn4)

30 Looks like more of the same for BC this year. Down 7-0 just about 3 minutes before the half. Georgia Tech is pinned at their own one, maybe the Eagles can get a safety to get some points on the board.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 08:37 AM (2cS/G)

31 Tattoo Fails

Anyone who just has Asian-y looking characters permanently inked in their skin without bothering to find out what those characters mean (if they mean anything) deserves what they get.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - Some People Call Me Maurice at September 03, 2016 08:37 AM (WlGX+)

32 I keep hearing that idiot Johnson talking...he really is a blithering idiot
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:34 AM (Ozsfq)

But, he's nuanced, reasonable, principled, and not a walking talking orange disgrace as we are constantly being told...

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:37 AM (kXoT0)

33 What this country needs is a Nonviolent Noncooperation Party.

Because fuck the government.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 08:38 AM (97XyN)

34 23 I keep hearing that idiot Johnson talking...he really is a blithering idiot

Word. Dude is off his rocker. If that's the best the Libertarians can do, they're going nowhere as usual.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - Some People Call Me Maurice at September 03, 2016 08:38 AM (WlGX+)

35 But, he's nuanced, reasonable, principled, and not a walking talking orange disgrace as we are constantly being told...
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:37 AM (kXoT0)

He's crazier than my left wing uncle on Thanksgiving

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:38 AM (Ozsfq)

36 We just got the biggest quake I've ever felt. Felt like a train was in the driveway. I went from solid sleep to standing by the front door while it went on. House rattled and shook for maybe as long as fifteen seconds.

Posted by: mindful webworker - wobbly
________

Had the same experience in 2002. It was a 5.0 in the Adirondacks*. Freaked me the heck out.

*It was centered in Ausable Forks.**

**It was actually centered near Ausable Forks. Officially, the epicenter was Black Brook, NY.***

***The precise epicenter was actually a place called Swastika, NY, but they just said it was Black Brook.

Posted by: FireHorse at September 03, 2016 08:39 AM (lh7g2)

37 That coffee sounds like a really bad idea. Five grams equals 5, 000 milligrams of caffeine. I have caffeine pills in 200 milligram dose that recommend one half (100 milligrams) or one (200 milligrams) not more than once every three or four hours.

Posted by: free range 'sorta' conservative but not 'true' conservative at September 03, 2016 08:39 AM (ZFUt7)

38 Good morning y'all.

Not only a 3-day weekend, but a whole week off work. Up in the mountains with cool fall weather. T-storms and steady rain much of the night, dog jumped up on the bed with us when the thunder started. Eerie fog this morning, we rarely see fog at 8500 ft.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at September 03, 2016 08:40 AM (mvenn)

39 I'm not participating in labor day since I don't celebrate socialism. However, since my company will not compensate me for work done on Monday, I will instead build a new storage shed for my lawn equipment before winter arrives.

Afterall,
Winter is Coming

Posted by: Defenestratus at September 03, 2016 08:41 AM (e8+zH)

40 With a name like Gerkary she better be a babe.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - Some People Call Me Maurice at September 03, 2016 08:41 AM (WlGX+)

41 MisHum, that coffee would come in handy for you the days you do back-to-back ONTs and news dumps.

NGU, 7 hour drive from NJ to VA? You must be factoring in a lot of traffic accidents. Or else you drive really slowly, which somehow I can't imagine is the case.

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 08:42 AM (A4pxH)

42 BC forces a punt, now have the ball on the Jackets 25-yard line, about 2 minutes before the half.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 08:42 AM (2cS/G)

43 The sad thing is that some people have convinced themselves that it's OK to lodge a protest vote by voting for Johnson. If there was ever an election year for NO ONE TO WASTE THEIR VOTE, it's this year. Putting your fingers in your ears and screaming LALALALA to avoid hearing why they should do some good with their vote by making it actually count against Hillary is not the action of someone whose opinion I will ever respect again.

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:43 AM (kXoT0)

44 Good morning, Sherry! USGS is calling it 5.6. I might report it, but if they felt it in Houston & St Lou, I'm thinking my report won't mean much.

Our old concrete house seems to have withstood the shaking, although I had to wonder for a while as it was creaking and rattling.

Have a friend in Tulsa who had bow-koo repairs needed after that 4.5 a couple of years ago. Bet there'll be some damage from this one!

Posted by: mindful webworker - movin' & shakin' at September 03, 2016 08:43 AM (19RKp)

45 I check Dealnews every day to see what's on sale. Target has been all over it lately. They're obviously trying to turn around their dismal quarterly results.

I predict utter failure.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 08:43 AM (97XyN)

46 But we should all try and convince any disappointed Bernie-bots to vote Johnson. Go Johnson! But only for Bernie-bots.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - Some People Call Me Maurice at September 03, 2016 08:44 AM (WlGX+)

47 " They're obviously trying to turn around their dismal quarterly results. "

Really.......?

Good.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 08:47 AM (UaOEc)

48 #44 I haven't spotted any damage. I was looking up at the ceiling fan and it wasn't gyrating wildly. My builder may have been a true crazy person (found out about halfway through), but, he way overbuilt this thing--OCD and other weirdness paid off in this case. To tell if it's raining or windy, I have to go look out a window, it's that quiet.

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:48 AM (kXoT0)

49 I had a "rocking chair day" yesterday during all that rain but those clear blue skies, 69F temps, and a breeze is sure tempting this morning.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:48 AM (mpXpK)

50 NGU, 7 hour drive from NJ to VA? You must be factoring in a lot of traffic accidents. Or else you drive really slowly, which somehow I can't imagine is the case.

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 08:42 AM (A4pxH)

My House in NJ to Norfolk/Portmouth is about 6+ hours by the GPS and when you factor in coffee and pee and one meal it get's up to 7+.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:48 AM (Ozsfq)

51 The sad thing is that some people have convinced themselves that it's OK to lodge a protest vote by voting for Johnson.

Posted by: Sherry McEvil
________

But I don't want Jill Stein to come in third!

Posted by: FireHorse at September 03, 2016 08:50 AM (lh7g2)

52 I live in a pretty heavy Jewish neighborhood and with a favor amount of modern Orthodox and when I see them walking to Temple on Saturdays I feel just a tad ashamed to be such a bad Jew...but just a tad

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:50 AM (Ozsfq)

53 But I don't want Jill Stein to come in third!
Posted by: FireHorse at September 03, 2016 08:50 AM (lh7g2)

Why? This is not a parliamentary system?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:51 AM (Ozsfq)

54 My House in NJ to Norfolk/Portmouth is about 6+ hours by the GPS and when you factor in coffee and pee and one meal it get's up to 7+.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:48 AM (Ozsfq)

My first thought was that you were way over-estimating the time, then I remembered when I did the NoVA to North Jersey run for a project, and I concluded that 7 hours was about right

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 08:51 AM (wCEn4)

55 But we should all try and convince any disappointed Bernie-bots to vote Johnson. Go Johnson! But only for Bernie-bots.
Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - Some People Call Me Maurice at September 03, 2016 08:44 AM (WlGX+)

As long as the BernieBros don't vote for Hillary--great. I am talking about all the Republicans who are wasting their vote on Johnson when all it does is help Hillary. Oh, I know they trot out complicated binary/non-binary math/logic to show that what they are doing is TOTEZ OKIE DOKIE, but, they are lying to themselves. This election if you are not a HillaryBot and you are not actively doing your damnedest to see that she is not elected, then you are screwing up.

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:51 AM (kXoT0)

56 The sad thing is that some people have convinced themselves that it's OK to lodge a protest vote by voting for Johnson.

Posted by: Sherry McEvil

Yup..very disappointing. And childish

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:51 AM (Ozsfq)

57 50 My House in NJ to Norfolk/Portmouth is about 6+
hours by the GPS and when you factor in coffee and pee and one meal it
get's up to 7+.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:48 AM (Ozsfq)

It would be an 8+ hour drive if you had my wife with you. One pee break on a 7 hour drive is simply not enough.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:52 AM (mpXpK)

58 For those of you reading "Wearing the Cat"-

Monday will be the last day to get:

"Wearing the Cat - Part Three: His Golden Time"

for the low, low, moron-friendly introductory price of $0.99 at amazon for the kindle.

So, hurry now while supplies last!

https://www.amazon.com/Wearing-Cat-Part-Three-

Golden-ebook/dp/B01L38EFCG

(remove extra spaces)

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 08:52 AM (HGtd0)

59 My first thought was that you were way over-estimating the time, then I remembered when I did the NoVA to North Jersey run for a project, and I concluded that 7 hours was about right
Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 08:51 AM (wCEn4)

My house to northern VA around DC is about 4 hours.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:52 AM (Ozsfq)

60 It would be an 8+ hour drive if you had my wife with you. One pee break on a 7 hour drive is simply not enough.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:52 AM (mpXpK)

Oh it can stretch to 8 hours ok...who said anything about just one pee break? LOL...it's just I can whip it out and be back in the car in 3 minutes

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:53 AM (Ozsfq)

61 Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:51 AM (kXoT0)

Worse, all their "principled" rationalizations actually sound, and are, stupid and illogical, but "No, I'm not really voting for Hillary by voting for Johnson!"

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 08:54 AM (wCEn4)

62 And if you are using I-95 it's a wonder you can do it in 7 hours. That highway has been jammed every time I have used it in the past 5 years or so.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:54 AM (mpXpK)

63 Muldoon The Solid Man

https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=iPJpoLE8mDM

I am a man of great influence
And educated to a high degree
I came when small, from Donnegal
And me cousin Seamus came with me.
On the city road I was situated
In a lodging house with my brother Dan
'Til by perseverance I elevated
And I went to the front like a solid man.

So, come with me and I'll trait ye daycent
Set ye down and I will fill your can
And on the street, all the friends I meet
Says "There goes Muldoon, he's a solid man!"

At any party or at a raffle
I always go with them invited guests
And conspicuous as the great Lord Mayor
I wear a nosegay on my chest
And when called upon to address the meeting
With no regard for click or clan
I read the Constitution with great elocution
Because you see I am a solid man

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at September 03, 2016 08:54 AM (mvenn)

64 My house to northern VA around DC is about 4 hours.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:52 AM (Ozsfq)

Yep, same here!

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 08:55 AM (wCEn4)

65 The temperature has finally calmed down to the point where I can do some of the yard work I've been putting off for weeks. Ugh. Perhaps I should start hitting the booze to forestall that possibility.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 08:55 AM (sdi6R)

66 Yup..very disappointing. And childish
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:51 AM (Ozsfq)

But, nuance and principled and their vote is so precious that it must not be soiled by voting for Trump. I agree that every vote is precious and that you can do with it what you will, but, damn it, Hillary is a treasonous felon who literally sold American secrets and asset for money and if you can't bring yourself to cast a vote that means something against her--Wow, Just, Wow, YOU are the special snowflake in the room.

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:55 AM (kXoT0)

67 I-20 used to be practically empty in the stretch between Columbia, SC and Augusta, GA. Now it is packed every time I go on it too.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:56 AM (mpXpK)

68 And if you are using I-95 it's a wonder you can do it in 7 hours. That highway has been jammed every time I have used it in the past 5 years or so.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 08:54 AM (mpXpK)

I go the eastern shore route...over the Delaware Memorial Bridge and then I hang a left and it's straight down to the Chesapeake Bridge Tunnel.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:57 AM (Ozsfq)

69 Well, I am having company to watch the OU game, so I have to get going.

Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:57 AM (kXoT0)

70 But, nuance and principled and their vote is so precious that it must not be soiled by voting for Trump. I agree that every vote is precious and that you can do with it what you will, but, damn it, Hillary is a treasonous felon who literally sold American secrets and asset for money and if you can't bring yourself to cast a vote that means something against her--Wow, Just, Wow, YOU are the special snowflake in the room.
Posted by: Sherry McEvil, Stiletto Corsettes now with tiny wizened charcoal grey lump that is the McEvil heart at September 03, 2016 08:55 AM (kXoT0)

I couldn't have said it better. Bravo

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:58 AM (Ozsfq)

71
Searching for the humor.
Not finding it.

Someone trigger my Furian defiance so I can laugh again.

Is it too soon to start drinking?

Posted by: Smith at September 03, 2016 08:59 AM (siMi3)

72 Ah, NGU, I was thinking you were going to the DC area again. Yes, Norfolk is quite a ways farther.

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 08:59 AM (A4pxH)

73 And if you are using I-95 it's a wonder you can do it in 7 hours. That highway has been jammed every time I have used it in the past 5 years or so.�Posted by: Vic We Have No Party

Once you get into the wealthy areas on 95 south of DC it slows to a crawl. 70 mph speed limit, bumper to bumper, crawling along.

I guess that is why there are 10, 000, 000 more people working in government than manufacturing.

Posted by: free range 'sorta' conservative but not 'true' conservative at September 03, 2016 09:01 AM (ZFUt7)

74 (Trying to force my brain into some thought besides the earthquake...)

Since Oklahoma's Presidential electors are always Republican, I don't suppose protest votes here matter. Although, this year is so weird, almost anything could happen.

Trump has grown on me. Like a fungus.

Posted by: mindful webworker - coffee-activated at September 03, 2016 09:01 AM (19RKp)

75 44 Good morning, Sherry! USGS is calling it 5.6. I might report it, but if they felt it in Houston & St Lou, I'm thinking my report won't mean much.
Posted by: mindful webworker - movin' & shakin' at September 03, 2016 08:43 AM (19RKp)

Go ahead and report it! It's fun.

I live in Pennsylvania, so I don't often get a chance to report earthquakes. I felt the one in Virginia that was 5.6 or 5.8 a few years ago. I was sitting in my car at work taking a smoke break when the car started swaying. It felt exactly like when you're sitting in the center turn lane waiting to make a left turn and a truck zooms by, only it lasted for several seconds. The USGS got thousands of data points from that quake all over the East Coast.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 09:03 AM (sdi6R)

76 Ah, NGU, I was thinking you were going to the DC area again. Yes, Norfolk is quite a ways farther.

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 08:59 AM (A4pxH)

I am Officially attached to Portsmouth Naval Medical Center....But since I have free time I often also fill a shortage that they have in the DC area. Actually at Portsmouth I am The Manpower Officer so I only push papers across a computer screen. At Bethesda I actually do Dental stuff.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 09:03 AM (Ozsfq)

77 Good morning.

I guess I do have a 3 day weekend because school is starting on Tuesday.

Of course, I have to get the state paperwork done and do a bit of lesson planning, so maybe I don't quite have the weekend off!

Posted by: Mama AJ at September 03, 2016 09:04 AM (gTQoY)

78 Ugh.

I suppose I'll have to watch my Horns get kicked up one side of the field and down the other by Notre Dame on Sunday night.

I can always hope but this year may be awfully grim.

*sigh*

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 09:05 AM (HGtd0)

79 BEing a special weekend like Labor Day, James Comey must decide which crime family he will blow on the holiday.

The Chicago Jesus and Clinton Crime cartels eagerly await Comey's decision..

Both cartels sort of covet their FBI Bitch.

Posted by: Lower class person whose opinions must be guide at September 03, 2016 09:06 AM (3ZttN)

80 I hear you, Mama AJ

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 09:06 AM (A4pxH)

81 26 I've got a 6 day weekend. Drive up to Rockwell Lake Lodge yesterday. Run by Hillsdale. Beautiful small hotel in the middle of a botanical station. Quiet, peaceful. Going to read and drink wine. It's lovely.
Posted by: Biblio at September 03, 2016 08:35 AM (Nt3i+)

Sounds lovely.

Posted by: Gem at September 03, 2016 09:07 AM (uaHyk)

82 BEing a special weekend like Labor Day, James Comey must decide which crime family he will blow on the holiday.

The Chicago Jesus and Clinton Crime cartels eagerly await Comey's decision..

Both cartels sort of covet their FBI Bitch.

Posted by: Lower class person whose opinions must be guide at September 03, 2016 09:06 AM (3ZttN)

Perhaps they can all compromise and "rotisserie" Comey.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 09:08 AM (HGtd0)

83 >> I was sitting in my car at work taking a smoke break when the car started swaying.

Once upon a time, I was sitting in a truck waiting for the others to come out of the bait store.

Two of the guys snuck up on me and started shaking the truck really hard.

Couldn't figure out how they were shaking it that hard and still ducking so I couldn't see them.

Then I noticed the fishing store sign swinging...

6.2

Oh, and it's pretty amusing to watch someone trying to get a boat off the trailer during a big aftershock.

Posted by: Mama AJ at September 03, 2016 09:09 AM (gTQoY)

84 Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:52 AM (Ozsfq)

Nova to Norfolk is 3 hours with no traffic. It usually takes 4. Nova to the Gothels Bridge exit on the turnpike is 4. So yeah, 8.

Posted by: dagny at September 03, 2016 09:10 AM (brElc)

85 I'm in KC area and still can't get over the earthquake. I did the usgs report. It was crazy 15 seconds. Got a s-I-l by epicenter, can't wait to hear what she has to say.

Posted by: Just a deb at September 03, 2016 09:12 AM (NrrrR)

86 The USGS uses the reports to build a map of the quake's effects. Each individual report is a data point, and the more data points, the more detailed the map. Even saying "I didn't feel anything" is a valid data point.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 09:14 AM (sdi6R)

87 I go the eastern shore route...over the Delaware
Memorial Bridge and then I hang a left and it's straight down to the
Chesapeake Bridge Tunnel.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 08:57 AM (Ozsfq)

That was the route I took going to Port Deposit, MD. But I took straight I-95 going to and from NY from GA. No longer any reason for anyone to go to Port Deposit, MD. I suspect that town has finally completely dried up and blown away.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 09:15 AM (mpXpK)

88 Dagny, what's going on with the weather down there? I'm in New England right now, but looking at the weather app for home I see we have a "Tropical Cyclone Statement," which I've never seen before, but the weather forecast looks completely normal. What are they saying?

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 09:15 AM (A4pxH)

89 Morning, all!
Wish I hadn't read the ER link. Champagne shots and turtles (shivers).

Posted by: Lizzy at September 03, 2016 09:15 AM (NOIQH)

90 Nova to Norfolk is 3 hours with no traffic. It usually takes 4. Nova to the Gothels Bridge exit on the turnpike is 4. So yeah, 8.
Posted by: dagny at September 03, 2016 09:10 AM (brElc)

I don't mind the drive so much. When I go down, I usually leave my house in NJ by 4 AM so I clear NJ by 6 and then head to breakfast somewhere past Dover AFB. Get's me into HQ at Portsmouth by noon. So I get some work done and do what ever shopping I need to. And coming back on Monday depending on when I put all the FITREPs to bed I am usually out of there by Noon and have a nice Crab Soup and steamers at this Joint 10 minutes south of the Main Gate at Dover. I got it down to a science.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 09:16 AM (Ozsfq)

91 I guess that is why there are 10, 000, 000 more people working in government than manufacturing.

Posted by: free range 'sorta' conservative but not 'true' conservative at September 03, 2016 09:01 AM (ZFUt7)

Correct, I was all over the DC area a couple weeks ago, amazing amount of construction in DC...Big apartment, condo complexes everywhere being built. Show where the wealth of the country is.

Posted by: Colin at September 03, 2016 09:18 AM (hIWCG)

92 Oh, geez - and earthquake?

Posted by: Lizzy at September 03, 2016 09:18 AM (NOIQH)

93 After a couple of cups of coffee, I decided to fill out the felt-it form for USGS.

Questions like did pictures move, things topple on shelves, etc. Nope, our solid concrete house just thundered in sympathy with the quake wave.

I really need to get up and out and do things now. (Pours another cuppa.)

Posted by: mindful webworker - shaky morning at September 03, 2016 09:20 AM (b2/Ti)

94 Correct, I was all over the DC area a couple weeks ago, amazing amount of construction in DC...Big apartment, condo complexes everywhere being built. Show where the wealth of the country is.

Posted by: Colin at September 03, 2016 09:18 AM (hIWCG)

District One says "Suck it peasants!"

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 09:22 AM (wCEn4)

95 88
I'm in New England right now, but looking at the weather app for home I see we have a "Tropical Cyclone Statement," which I've never seen before, but the weather forecast looks completely normal. What are they saying?
Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 09:15 AM (A4pxH)

The storm is currently off the coast of North Carolina, but it's predicted to slow to a crawl and meander up the East Coast for the next several days. There's going to be a lot of rain, which could be a flood risk for low-lying areas.

https://tinyurl.com/zmc27gu

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 09:22 AM (sdi6R)

96 I heard some weird news this week. Guy at work was telling a story about a girl he went to college with who paid her way through school by peeing on guys for cash. That's all she did, just peed on them. No sex, not even BJs, no physical contact at all. For 100 bucks a go. He said she made more than most strippers.

Must have been a lot of Japanese guys living near that school.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - Some People Call Me Maurice at September 03, 2016 09:23 AM (WlGX+)

97 Facebook guy sounds like he has a Napoleon complex.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at September 03, 2016 09:24 AM (MNgU2)

98 'Morning, horde.

Tell me again why I decided to move to Oklahoma.

Posted by: creeper at September 03, 2016 09:24 AM (MP6Qb)

99 Thanks, rickl. But this statement is only in effect until 9:15 tonight, and hey don't seem to be predicting rain near me. I guess I shouldn't worry because we are not there and our neighbor has the key, but I still wonder what the heck is going on.

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 09:24 AM (A4pxH)

100 Although cooking in a tent can cause you CO poisoning, using a lot of those MRE flameless heaters can cause even funnier issues.

See, they generate Hydrogen, and if anyone decides, while several of them are cooking, to light a cigarette . . .

Posted by: Kindltot at September 03, 2016 09:25 AM (e9hKK)

101 Ugh.

I suppose I'll have to watch my Horns get kicked up one side of the field and down the other by Notre Dame on Sunday night.

I can always hope but this year may be awfully grim.

*sigh*

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 09:05 AM (HGtd0)

Oh, you never know. Half the team may be in jail by that time. I really don't know what the heck those idiots were thinking... way to self-sabotage. But still, go Irish.

Posted by: Gem at September 03, 2016 09:26 AM (uaHyk)

102 James Comey is now in the same class as Charles Ponzi, Monica Lewinsky and Hope Solo.

"Don't worry dude, they will pull a Comey and your scott free"......

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 03, 2016 09:26 AM (ej1L0)

103 Selfishly the stupid storm is going to effect my sports watching. Both the tennis US Open in NYC and the PGA playoffs in Boston may be rain delayed.

Posted by: Joe Hallenbeck at September 03, 2016 09:27 AM (MNgU2)

104 I'm ready, rested and inebriated! Let's go for Joe!

Posted by: Joe Biden 2016! at September 03, 2016 09:28 AM (gwG9s)

105
Please, everyone, watch and share this very very short video. It's important because it's Truth when Truth is becoming more rarely seen and heard each day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rMBhJVr28w

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 09:28 AM (kxDPO)

106 Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 08:52 AM (HGtd0)

Whoa! "WTC, Part III" is out? How did I miss that.

These books are a hoot, 'rons. If you haven't read them, do so.

Posted by: creeper at September 03, 2016 09:29 AM (MP6Qb)

107 Please, everyone, watch and share this very very short video. It's important because it's Truth when Truth is becoming more rarely seen and heard each day.

*****

Do you work for the Glenn Beck show?

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at September 03, 2016 09:31 AM (mvenn)

108 What does that tattoo on the back of James Comey's neck say? It looks upside down.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at September 03, 2016 09:33 AM (mvenn)

109 A: "They call me Mister Comey!"

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at September 03, 2016 09:33 AM (mvenn)

110 "I would like a Comey and a reach around for twenty dollars".....

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at September 03, 2016 09:35 AM (ej1L0)

111 What does that tattoo on the back of James Comey's neck say? It looks upside down.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at September 03, 2016 09:33 AM (mvenn)

Property of the Democrat Party

Posted by: TheQuietMan at September 03, 2016 09:36 AM (auHtY)

112 #104 should have been a reply to #96.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 09:36 AM (sdi6R)

113 Tanned, rested, and ready!
https://pbs.twi
mg.com/media/CrOkZp9UMAA_mJX.jpg:small

Posted by: Hillary Clinton - dressed for December on an September day at September 03, 2016 09:36 AM (ZFUt7)

114 creeper: Tell me again why I decided to move to Oklahoma.

SE Okla, right? You should be fine down there. The quakes are all up here in northern Okla, and the twisters generally aren't down SE.

Real answer: Because Texas mandates ethanol gas. ?!?

Posted by: mindful webworker - Okie by birth and choice at September 03, 2016 09:38 AM (b2/Ti)

115 Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 09:15 AM (A4pxH)

It's missing DC entirely, maybe a few showers. It was supposed to be a wash out, but now it's actually quite nice. I'm excited over the low temps to do some yard work.

Posted by: dagny at September 03, 2016 09:44 AM (brElc)

116 Don't even have a one day weekend. Clock's running. Somebody's gotta pay all the taxes.

Posted by: 0302 at September 03, 2016 09:45 AM (hDDgx)

117 Earthquake in the Midwest?

You're not doing it right.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 03, 2016 09:46 AM (EZebt)

118 Although, if I have to work on holiday weekends - and I frequently do - I'd rather work Labor Day.

Posted by: 0302 at September 03, 2016 09:46 AM (hDDgx)

119 93 After a couple of cups of coffee, I decided to fill out the felt-it form for USGS.
Posted by: mindful webworker - shaky morning at September 03, 2016 09:20 AM (b2/Ti)

That was fun to do, wasn't it?

Now, next time Neil deGrasse Tyson asks, "Do you science, bro?", you can hold your head high, puff out your chest, and say, "Yes I do!"

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 09:48 AM (sdi6R)

120 All good here at home bluebell. It's just cloudy. No rain and winds are maybe 5mph. I'd expect this to improve throughout the day as the system continues to move offshore.

Posted by: Weasel at September 03, 2016 09:48 AM (Sfs6o)

121 Dagny!

What's up?

Posted by: Mama AJ at September 03, 2016 09:49 AM (gTQoY)

122
Tell me again why I decided to move to Oklahoma.
Posted by: creeper

Pasture for the Cattle, Spinach and Ter-may-ters?

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 09:50 AM (kdS6q)

123 Thanks, dagny and Weasel. It's supposed to hit up here the day we drive home. Yay.

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 09:53 AM (A4pxH)

124
I'm in KC area and still can't get over the earthquake.
Posted by: Just a deb

You mean "earthquake".

It's an Earthquake when a freeway collapses, like the Jenga stack that is the 5/14 split.

Greenhorns.....

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 09:54 AM (kdS6q)

125 Where are you vacationing, bluebell, Boston? Great place to visit.

Posted by: Weasel at September 03, 2016 09:55 AM (Sfs6o)

126 Welp, it's been fun. Things to do.

Endeavor to persevere.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at September 03, 2016 09:59 AM (mvenn)

127 South shore, Weasel. It's lovely up here right now. Going to be sunny and low 70s.

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 10:00 AM (A4pxH)

128
My sense is that we don't think enough about how much we collectively, yet unwittingly, ignore the lack of ingredients on a bottle of water. How difficult would it be to list hydrogen and oxygen?

Posted by: Neil de Grassy Knoll at September 03, 2016 10:00 AM (ZFUt7)

129
Matt Moore

OKC radar picking up birds taking flight during the 5.6M this morning! WOW!

BDB Brewhaus

@WGALMattMoore this started 15 minutes before the quake...check the frame times

twitter.com/WGALMattMoore/status/772066454921510912

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 10:02 AM (kdS6q)

130 Questions for the FBI:

If Hillary Clinton is not guiilty of mishandling classified information, how come the contents of her email haven been heavily redacted, required months of State Department labor to review prior to release, and there remain items that have not been released, even to the FBI and Congress, due to the classified nature of the content?

If information is deemed so confidential that no one in the American public, Congress, or the FBI is permitted to see it and what is released comes only after months of reviews and court orders;

1) How can any reasonable person conclude that it was appropriate or proper for this information ever to be present on and/ or distributed via a personal email server located in a private residence and mananged exclusively by 3rd parties not associated with or cleared by the government?

2) How can one conclude that there was no intent when setting up such a system required extraordinary time, effort, and investment that would have been completely unnecessary if Clinton simply utilized goverment resources already in place?

3) How can one conclude that there was no intent when extraordinary effort to render both the data and hardware permanently inaccessible by any means occurred only after it became public that the server existed and an investigation was likely to occur, despite the fact that both Clinton and her staff where notified, months earlier and prior to her leaving office, to turn over all records and information?

4) Since the relevant statutes are explicitly written in such a way that intent is neither relevant to the determination of a violation of the statutes, nor is it an affirmative defense, why was this the only reason offered for the FBI's decision to recommend against indictment after all evidence and other statements by the FBI conclude that information was handled "carelessly"?

Posted by: Damiano at September 03, 2016 10:04 AM (71OEY)

131 The upside down name tag on her nape will be helpful next time she blows some dude.

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:04 AM (It5Ks)

132 It's an Earthquake when a freeway collapses, like the Jenga stack that is the 5/14 split.

Greenhorns.....
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 09:54 AM (kdS6q)
=====

*fistbump*

I wouldn't even stop sipping my coffee for a lousy 5.6

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 03, 2016 10:04 AM (EZebt)

133
Texas Storm Chasers

Weather radar in Oklahoma City detecting birds taking flight after the earthquake.

Loop starts at 529AM. Quake just after 7 AM. First animal life goes up just before 7 as sun rises, all go after quake.

[pic]

twitter.com/TxStormChasers/status/772058452906561538

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 10:04 AM (kdS6q)

134 Morning, all.

Lucky me, I have a four day weekend. Took yesterday off to go to my hand surgeon then Monday for the holiday. I needed a little break.

I hope you all are well this fine Saturday!

Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod at September 03, 2016 10:05 AM (+eR2D)

135 Good luck with your hand DangerGirl!

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:08 AM (It5Ks)

136 Ace should be paying Jonah Goldberg rent for all the space he is occupying in Jonah's head.

http://tinyurl.com/zedg7at

Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at September 03, 2016 10:08 AM (4+VII)

137 127 South shore, Weasel. It's lovely up here right now. Going to be sunny and low 70s.

Posted by: bluebell at September 03, 2016 10:00 AM (A4pxH)
-------------
Nice! Enjoy the rest of your stay. I will keep an eye on things back here.

Posted by: Weasel at September 03, 2016 10:10 AM (Sfs6o)

138 Lucky me, I have a four day weekend. Took yesterday off to go to my hand surgeon then Monday for the holiday. I needed a little break.

Your surgeon broke your hand? Good thing the NHS doesn't engage in these kinds of shenanigans.

Posted by: Neil de Grassy Knoll at September 03, 2016 10:11 AM (ZFUt7)

139 Goofy stupid aggravating older houses. Outlets all over the place but some of them only work if you plug into the upper outlet. Others only work if you flip a switch somewhere but you can't remember which switch controls what. Then there's this one switch in the stairwell ceiling that if you switch it off, half the house goes black. The ceiling? Really?

Posted by: grammie winger lives in two houses at September 03, 2016 10:13 AM (bpfzP)

140 Jonah Goldberg's lost the plot. Trump is Hannibal Lecter apparently

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:17 AM (It5Ks)

141 It's an Earthquake when a freeway collapses, like the Jenga stack that is the 5/14 split.

Greenhorns.....

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 09:54 AM (kdS6q)
=========================================

Was that the '89 earthquake? The one where the highways pancaked? I had just landed in San Francisco 45 minutes before and arrived at my hotel near the Marina when it hit. I have never been so terrified in my life. Pieces of buildings were falling on me and then everything was on fire. I had no idea what to do or where to go. The hotel made us sleep in the street. I couldn't call out to my family. I hate San Francisco and will never ever go back.

Posted by: grammie winger lives in two houses at September 03, 2016 10:18 AM (bpfzP)

142 My sense is that we don't think enough about how
much we collectively, yet unwittingly, ignore the lack of ingredients on
a bottle of water. How difficult would it be to list hydrogen and
oxygen?
Posted by: Neil de Grassy Knoll at September 03, 2016 10:00 AM (ZFUt7)

Is it necessary under FDA rules to get the proportions of quarks, leptons and bosons correct?

Posted by: Kindltot at September 03, 2016 10:18 AM (e9hKK)

143 Good luck with your hand DangerGirl!

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:08 AM (It5Ks)

Thanks. I've been seeing him for about five years. Get cortisone shots as often as I want, because in his words, "your wrist is jacked up." Traumatic arthritis that will progressively get worse until I have to have it fused. It is what it is.
In other news, if y'all have the opportunity to see the movie "Me Before You" don't. I loved it, enjoyed it, thought it was a glorious love story and then the end pissed me off so badly I never want to see it again.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod at September 03, 2016 10:18 AM (+eR2D)

144 The media has been searching non stop for examples of Trump's racist tendencies....and I'm afraid they've found what they were looking for.

This is really bad for Trump....and I'm not sure this is something he can recover from.

Trump's father, (with Trump in attendance), allegedly informed a black female apartment seeker that he didn't rent to n*****s. Trump remained silent.

Happened in 1963. Trump was a teenager.

http://tinyurl.com/zzuhzoe

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at September 03, 2016 10:20 AM (0R/kO)

145 I read the article about weird ER visits. I really wish I hadn't.

Posted by: Insomniac at September 03, 2016 10:20 AM (ywNoU)

146
Ace should be paying Jonah Goldberg rent for all the space he is occupying in Jonah's head.
Posted by: Grampa Jimbo

"the reliably perspicacious Ace of Spades"

This is why Jonah went to a girl's school, and why he still got beaten up a lot.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 10:20 AM (kdS6q)

147 A hickey turned out to be the kiss of death for a 17-year-old boy in Mexico City.

Julio Macias Gonzalez suffered a stroke that doctors reportedly think was caused by a hickey from his 24-year-old girlfriend, according to the Independent.

Instead of building a wall, maybe we could just encourage hickeys?

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 10:20 AM (dtWKK)

148 grammie, old houses sure can be an adventure.

Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod at September 03, 2016 10:21 AM (+eR2D)

149 Lol wicket.

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:24 AM (It5Ks)

150 Dear Congress:

During the course of your own investigations of questions regarding Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server during her tenure as Secretary of State and even prior to the recent release of FBI notes and materials related to their investigation, it was made explicitly clear that:

1) Hillary Clinton and her staff went to extraordinary effort to first establish a personal server for official email (despite official systems being readily available)
2) Contrary to public and official statements by Clinton and her staff, this server contained tens of thousands of emails with infomation so classified that it required months of State Department review prior to release, the infomation that has been released has been heavily redacted due to national security interests, and some information has not been released even to Congress nor the FBI because neither is cleared highly enough to view it, even following court orders mandating the release of the records.
3) The statutes in question explicitly preclude intent as a defense nor require intent in order to prosecute, yet, despite the FBI's own findings and statement that it is clear that classified information was handled "carelessly" and not according to requirements set forth under the relevant statutes, "intent" is the sole reason put forward for the FBI's decision not to seek indictment

Given these facts and the fact that Congress itself verified this information in the course of it's own hearings, why has there been absolutely zero effort made to sopoena and question the people directly involved in this matter and pursue Congressional action to enforce the law, removed those who have failed to follow and/ or enforce the law, pursue any other means of holding anyone accountable for violations of the law, nor preclude such individuals from continuing to receive classified information and continue in and/ or pursue goverment office as is required under the law when it is determined that violations have occurred, regardless of intent?

Posted by: Damiano at September 03, 2016 10:26 AM (71OEY)

151 136
Ace should be paying Jonah Goldberg rent for all the space he is occupying in Jonah's head.

http://tinyurl.com/zedg7at

Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at September 03, 2016 10:08 AM (4+VII)

Reliably perspicacious Ace of Spades

I had to look that word up. I am probably one of the most well-read people in the US and I didn't know what that word means.

When I went to a "professional writing course" given by a professor from a local college and hired by our company he told us to NEVER use such words in any report or essay.

Goldberg could use that course as well.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 10:27 AM (mpXpK)

152 Weird E R visits where guys slip in the shower and accidentally fall butt first on oversized dildoes becauze, you know, dailies are an essential part of every real man's shower ritual

Well, maybe Goldberg's

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:27 AM (It5Ks)

153
Was that the '89 earthquake?
Posted by: grammie winger

Northridge '94.

Same interchange also collapsed in the Sylmar '71 quake. When Caltrans rebuilt it, they promised it was earthquake proof. Not so much.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 10:28 AM (kdS6q)

154 I remember the World Series earthquake in SF. More people would have been on the road if not for WS.

Posted by: Emeryville, Ca. at September 03, 2016 10:29 AM (gwG9s)

155 Mornin' mein fapperschen,

I have vowed that today shall be No Pants Saturday. I'm just going to loll around and read all the books and magazines that have been accumulating.

I'm loving The Trouble with Lexie by Jessica Blau. Very funny.

What are you all reading?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 10:31 AM (jR7Wy)

156 'Dear Congress: .....

... regardless of intent?

Posted by: Damiano '

Damifino Damiano

Posted by: Congress at September 03, 2016 10:32 AM (BO/km)

157 "for a 17-year-old boy in Mexico City.

Julio Macias Gonzalez suffered a stroke that doctors reportedly think was caused by a hickey from his 24-year-old girlfriend"

Whoa. Didn't read that story. Wonder how he did that.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 10:32 AM (UaOEc)

158

lol sticky wicket!

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 10:32 AM (kxDPO)

159 "Tell me again why I decided to move to Oklahoma."

Think redoubt. This will be the last state to turn socialist. At least I hope.

Definitely felt the quake in Tulsa. FB reports say it was experienced in North Texas, KC, Arkansas, and Iowa. Quite an experience!

Posted by: Weak Geek at September 03, 2016 10:32 AM (TPaJb)

160 17 year old boys the world over wonder how he nabbed a 24/f too

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:33 AM (It5Ks)

161 Mike Nifong is a real champion of justice.

https://pjmedia.com/instapundit/242970/

Posted by: steevy at September 03, 2016 10:34 AM (fA75F)

162 What are you all reading?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 10:31 AM (jR7Wy)
=============================================

Pinterest. I really should stop that.

Posted by: grammie winger lives in two houses at September 03, 2016 10:35 AM (bpfzP)

163 132 It's an Earthquake when a freeway collapses, like the Jenga stack that is the 5/14 split.

Greenhorns.....
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 09:54 AM (kdS6q)
=====

*fistbump*

I wouldn't even stop sipping my coffee for a lousy 5.6
Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 03, 2016 10:04 AM (EZebt)

This image from the 5.8 Virginia earthquake still cracks me up.

http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/428/742/7ea.jpg

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 10:37 AM (sdi6R)

164
I remember the World Series earthquake in SF.
Posted by: Emeryville, Ca.

@ 2:00

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUKNvoAAa8s

One of those once in a forever moments.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 10:37 AM (kdS6q)

165 Nice cool morning, so I took the ancient pooch for a walk-

She was all peppy and enjoying urine- and fecesgrams hither and thither for her fellow canines to read.

(No not in people's yards)

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 10:38 AM (HGtd0)

166 Crook has been charged with first-degree arson, third-degree assault, theft of less than $500 and first-degree trespassing.

Why "less than $500"? Theft is theft. I detect a whiff of liberal brain damage.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 10:38 AM (dtWKK)

167 Jonah Goldberg compares the election to the Iran-Iraq war. Which brings to mind Ken Watanabi's quote ~~"Let them fight!"~~ "It's too bad they can't both lose."
Let him elaborate on this, as to how much of a chance that Gary Stein or Jill Johnson collectively have of being the next POTUS.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 03, 2016 10:39 AM (q6C1L)

168 THEN:
In May 2007, during a Rainbow/PUSH Coalition protest outside a suburban Chicago gun shop, Pfleger was accused of threatening the life of the owner, John Riggio. The Illinois State Rifle Association released a tape where Pfleger was heard telling the assembled crowd, "He's the owner of Chuck's. John Riggio. R-i-g-g-i-o. We're going to find you and snuff you out... you know you're going to hide like a rat. You're going to hide but like a rat we're going to catch you and pull you out." Pfleger later claimed his use of the phrase "snuff you out" was misinterpreted.

NOW:
On Wednesday, a march for peace turned into a rally in hopes of turning the tide against the skyrocketing murders and shootings in Chicago.

"In August so far we've had 470 people shot, that's more than 15 people a day shot in Chicago," said Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church.

The violence numbers are outrageous. More than 2800 people have been shot in Chicago this year, and nearly as many people have been murdered by the end of August as there were people killed in all of last year.

Father Michael Pfleger is outraged. He wants the situation treated like a natural disaster had hit the city.

"I'm asking Governor Rauner, call a state of emergency for the city of Chicago," Pfleger said.

Posted by: Theodoric of York at September 03, 2016 10:40 AM (e8kgV)

169 I remember the World Series earthquake in SF.
Posted by: Emeryville, Ca.

@ 2:00

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUKNvoAAa8s

One of those once in a forever moments.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at September 03, 2016 10:37 AM (kdS6q)
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That's the one that nearly killed me. The Cubs were in contention that year but the SF Giants beat them out and went to the Series. I think God did not like that.I don't mean to make light of it. It was a terrible thing and lots of people died.

Posted by: grammie winger lives in two houses at September 03, 2016 10:41 AM (bpfzP)

170 Ha! Can't get to the weird tattoo story because Norton DNS classifies the badsentinal.com site as pr0n.

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 10:41 AM (I0EOP)

171 Eris, I'm reading Vanished Cities by Hermann and Georg Schreiber.

It is a mixture of jack-leg archeology and classical studies as it was understood by two Germans in the late 1950's

I bought it for a buck, and I have to read it through or I will have wasted the buck.

But, I am going to the big city to go shop at the Korean supermarket today so I must wear pants.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 03, 2016 10:42 AM (e9hKK)

172 Pfleger should have been stripped of his collar decades ago

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:42 AM (It5Ks)

173 I enjoyed looking at rickl's link to the Burning Man live stream last night. It was like an aquarium full of bioluminescent hippie fish on art bikes. Lots of groovy lit-up art installations too.

I wonder if any morons are there, dancing away in their holographic onesies.

http://weareallonesie.com/product-category/mens/

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 10:44 AM (jR7Wy)

174 FTSB - May 2016. London Elects a Muslim for Mayor
August 2016. Mayor tells police to jail those who annoy muslims online.

Notice that, just like here, the "Conservative" Party is giving him the money to do this.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 03, 2016 10:44 AM (rwI+c)

175 Yuimetal, I think arson covers it for serious crimes that lead to PMITA Prison. The theft of less than 500 is a legal term

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:44 AM (It5Ks)

176 But, I am going to the big city to go shop at the Korean supermarket today so I must wear pants.
Posted by: Kindltot at September 03, 2016 10:42 AM (e9hKK)
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DO you? See my link above.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 10:44 AM (jR7Wy)

177 Watching the news coverage of that 1989 earthquake that flattended the approach to the Bay Bridge I got to see an old friend of mine on the OPD giving a news update. He had made it up to Captain by then. I suspect he is retired now and given how bad Oakland has turned to shit he is probably happy to be retired.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 10:45 AM (mpXpK)

178 Pfleger should have been stripped of his collar decades ago

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:42 AM (It5Ks)
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Why Cardinal Francis George left him unleashed is a mystery to me. Do cardinals have the authority to do that or does it have to come from someone higher up?

Posted by: grammie winger lives in two houses at September 03, 2016 10:45 AM (bpfzP)

179 You can't handle the truth!

Posted by: FBI Dir Comeytose Jessup at September 03, 2016 10:46 AM (wCEn4)

180 . . . Men's Play-Coat . . .

[types, deletes, types, deletes, sinks head into hands . . .]

I'll stick with the kilt and smearing myself with woad. It looks good with my red hair and I won't have to stand in line at the supermarket.

Posted by: Kindltot at September 03, 2016 10:47 AM (e9hKK)

181 I hate San Francisco and will never ever go back.

Posted by: grammie winger lives in two houses at September 03, 2016 10:18 AM (bpfzP)

I was born in San Francisco and I will always have a fondness for it. I think it's a great city. It is remarkably free from:

-hurricanes
-tornadoes
-paralyzing sub-zero winter temperatures
-blistering summer heat

...so as long as the buildings stay up and the streets don't start rolling around, everything is just fine.

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 10:47 AM (I0EOP)

182 BC blows a lead, loses to GT, 17-14. Another shitty start to a season for the Eagles.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 10:48 AM (2cS/G)

183 Death by BBQ is how Brad Delp from the band Boston died.

Quite a way to suicide.

Posted by: Chupacabra at September 03, 2016 10:49 AM (McglG)

184 182
BC blows a lead, loses to GT, 17-14. Another shitty start to a season for the Eagles.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 10:48 AM (2cS/G)

That will make my youngest brother happy.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 10:49 AM (mpXpK)

185 Sam Bradford to the Vikings

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 10:49 AM (Ozsfq)

186 Yeah read that JG column. I used to be a fan of Jonah, and I think it's funny he used to be one of the original alt-righters before somehow that came to mean crypto Nazi. He was a South Park conservative. And he can still be funny.

But he's gone round the bend like Glenn Beck on this Trump thing. He declared Jihad on ace who didn't name him and unless there is some secret conservative snarkolist where they have been talking smack to each other I don't know where this comes from. And Goldberg seems to only respond with Internet tough guy talk, I am a man, baby!

The NRO crew has not covered itself in glory throughout this election. I think that mag is over.

And if Trump loses, so is the GOP.

Funny, Trump as savior of the GOP. This house has sho done gone crazy.

Posted by: blaster at September 03, 2016 10:50 AM (ACqhm)

187 Why Cardinal Francis George left him unleashed is a mystery to me. Do cardinals have the authority to do that or does it have to come from someone higher up?

Posted by: grammie winger lives in two houses at September 03, 2016 10:45 AM (bpfzP)

According to Roman Catholic theology, once you're a priest, you're always a priest. There is no such thing as an "unpriest".

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 10:51 AM (I0EOP)

188 I remember the World Series earthquake in SF.
Posted by: Emeryville, Ca.

My younger daughter was born that day. I was sitting with my wife in recovery watching the pre-game when the broadcast went out. I started cursing. LOL. We have all the papers from the next day as keepsakes for my daughter

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 10:51 AM (Ozsfq)

189 An Ode to Woad, for Kindltot:

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

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 10:52 AM (jR7Wy)

190 The CU Buffalos are apparently not awful this year. Makes a change from the usual.

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:52 AM (It5Ks)

191 I enjoyed looking at rickl's link to the Burning Man live stream last night. It was like an aquarium full of bioluminescent hippie fish on art bikes. Lots of groovy lit-up art installations too.

I wonder if any morons are there, dancing away in their holographic onesies.

http://weareallonesie.com/product-category/mens/
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 10:44 AM (jR7Wy)

You know what would be great?

To be such a genius that you were so incredibly valuable to your employer-

or

so rich

that you could wear horseshit like that every stinking day of the week and people would have to treat you normally in all situations.

Sort of like Howard Hughes and his urine collection.

Hmmmm. This must be what it's like to think like a libtard.

Though to be fair, some of the girl stuff if worn by the right girl at the right time would be incredibly cutie-pie.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 10:52 AM (HGtd0)

192 186 The NRO crew has not covered itself in glory throughout this election. I think that mag is over.

And if Trump loses, so is the GOP.

Funny, Trump as savior of the GOP. This house has sho done gone crazy.

Posted by: blaster at September 03, 2016 10:50 AM (ACqhm)

I quit going to the NRO site years ago. It was apparent they were the tool of the RNCe and really did not represent conservatives at all. Yes, Goldberg goes well with that site.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 10:52 AM (mpXpK)

193 173 I enjoyed looking at rickl's link to the Burning Man live stream last night. It was like an aquarium full of bioluminescent hippie fish on art bikes. Lots of groovy lit-up art installations too.

I wonder if any morons are there, dancing away in their holographic onesies.

http://weareallonesie.com/product-category/mens/
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 10:44 AM (jR7Wy)

It's still going on, of course.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi8_CLY3fAo

I had to mute the sound as the low rumbling was starting to get annoying.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 10:52 AM (sdi6R)

194 I'm pretty sure the Vatican can at least reassign bad priests to minister to walruses north of the arctic circle

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:53 AM (It5Ks)

195 Posted by: Damiano at September 03, 2016 10:04 AM (71OEY)

And I really liked my artful wording where I said, basically, none of these intent exceptions, granted specifically to that special person known as Hillary Clinton, shall ever apply to any of the peons in the trenches charged with handling classified material at any level.

Posted by: FBI Dir Comeytose Jessup at September 03, 2016 10:55 AM (wCEn4)

196
I had to mute the sound as the low rumbling was starting to get annoying.
Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 10:52 AM (sdi6R)
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Ha! I still had it on and I was wondering where the low rolling rumble was coming from.

So is it hazy right now, or sandstorm-y, or just lots and lots of great ganja?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 10:56 AM (jR7Wy)

197 Good morning, Horde!

It appears I have slept through another earthquake.

I'm never around when anything fun happens.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at September 03, 2016 10:56 AM (rJUlF)

198 Uh huh, tongue girl doesn't like when people talk about teh sexy. Listen toots, you'll either be working in pron with that thing, or you need to shut up about it.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 10:56 AM (Pz4pT)

199 I saw "Hell or High Water" last night. Damn near perfect movie. Beautifully filmed, great acting all the way around. Very realistic plot. Just. Great.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at September 03, 2016 10:57 AM (SeD0w)

200 I'm pretty sure the Vatican can at least reassign bad priests to minister to walruses north of the arctic circle

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 10:53 AM (It5Ks)

Right, that's what they do. Which caused a bunch of PR problems for them when it was discovered that the priests who were diddling children were "re-assigned" i.e. "interstate flight to avoid prosecution."

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 10:57 AM (I0EOP)

201 I'm never around when anything fun happens.
Posted by: Captain Whitebread at September 03, 2016 10:56 AM (rJUlF)

Go to Detroit, Harlem, Chicago, or Philly and walk around with a sign on your front and back: "I hate N..GG..S. Fun times.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 10:58 AM (Ozsfq)

202 I mean, if Ron Jeremy was working in a gas station, nobody would be talking about his thang.

I hate to have to say this in this context, but here goes anyway: You can't have it both ways.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 10:58 AM (Pz4pT)

203 Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 10:52 AM (mpXpK)

There was a time, about 10 years ago, that I read Bill Kristol's stuff. Now that I neither see, hear, or read anything related to him, I feel much better.

Posted by: FBI Dir Comeytose Jessup at September 03, 2016 10:58 AM (wCEn4)

204 Grammie, give us another chance!

The Marina is rebuilt, better than ever, swearsies!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at September 03, 2016 10:59 AM (EZebt)

205 Ha! I just looked at the Burning Man live stream and the counter went from 2682 watching to 2686. Four morons must have clicked my link.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 11:00 AM (sdi6R)

206 201 Go to Detroit, Harlem, Chicago, or Philly and walk around with a sign on your front and back: "I hate N..GG..S. Fun times.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 10:58 AM (Ozsfq)

Die Hard - III plot.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 11:00 AM (mpXpK)

207 I still have We Built This City stuck in my head from last night.

As well as a lot of those damned other horrific songs like Total Eclipse of the Heart from the ONT several nights ago.

Fuck me runnin'. I need a musical intervention.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 03, 2016 11:01 AM (CS7jF)

208 My younger daughter was born that day. I was sitting with my wife in recovery watching the pre-game when the broadcast went out. I started cursing. LOL. We have all the papers from the next day as keepsakes for my daughter
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 10:51 AM (Ozsfq)

The gods, they were not pleased.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:01 AM (Pz4pT)

209 I stopped looking at NRO online a long time ago when they redesigned the website to look like a plaid-pantsed FaceBook, and made looking for an article as annoying as f*ck. The Corner used to be a go-to site.

I still have affection for Jonah and tell myself he'll get hisself sorted out eventually. He's done too much good work over the years to cut off entirely.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 11:02 AM (jR7Wy)

210 Go to Detroit, Harlem, Chicago, or Philly and walk around with a sign on your front and back: "I hate N..GG..S. Fun times.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 10:58 AM (Ozsfq)

Die Hard - III plot.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 11:00 AM (mpXpK)

I never contended I was original. I steal my best stuff

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:02 AM (Ozsfq)

211 Sam Bradford just traded to Minnesota for a first-round pick "and more...".

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 11:03 AM (2cS/G)

212 I never contended I was original. I steal my best stuff

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:02 AM (Ozsfq)

So, you write for Hollywood, then?

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 11:03 AM (wCEn4)

213 I get why a business owner might be afraid of Trump. He'd threaten their cheap labor source. Hence Peyton Manning's support of Jeb (he owns some Papa John's franchises).

But why all these journalists, like Goldberg or Erickson or Beck? What is the underlying source of their TDS? Do they own their own lawn manicuring businesses?

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 11:03 AM (dtWKK)

214 Fortunately someone linked Dead Can Dance there so the ONT wasn't a waste of time.

Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 11:04 AM (It5Ks)

215 Musical intervention.

I woke up with 'Stroke' on an endless loop, which prompted me to launch iTunes in an attempt to find something else.

All the songs seemed to be wealthy successful rock super stars singing about how difficult life was for them and how they struggled to achieve stardom.

Probably just my mood.

Posted by: Kleigleister at September 03, 2016 11:04 AM (dw3S5)

216 207
As well as a lot of those damned other horrific songs like Total Eclipse of the Heart from the ONT several nights ago.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 03, 2016 11:01 AM (CS7jF)

I never cared for the song, but I read that Bonnie Tyler likes the "literal video" version and thinks it's funny. She's a good sport.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 11:05 AM (sdi6R)

217 Sam Bradford just traded to Minnesota for a first-round pick "and more...".
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 11:03 AM (2cS/G)

1st and 4th round are the rumors.. So is gonna start for The Eagles next week?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:05 AM (Ozsfq)

218 It's still going on, of course.

The shots are too far away. I want to see topless hippie chicks with their weird ski-slope titties. Ahhh the sweet smell of patchouli and b.o. in the morning. Smells like

Victory.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at September 03, 2016 11:05 AM (SeD0w)

219 Sam Bradford just traded to Minnesota for a first-round pick "and more...".
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 11:03 AM (2cS/G)

Well sure, when your QB gets hurt, you bring in a guy whose already a shattered mess.

First round pick... man, that's just dumb.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:06 AM (Pz4pT)

220 186
Yeah read that JG column. I used to be a fan of Jonah, and I think it's
funny he used to be one of the original alt-righters before somehow that
came to mean crypto Nazi. He was a South Park conservative. And he can
still be funny.

It's bizarre that some of the people who were the best at riposte against "raaaaacist" are, to a small degree, guilty of the thing they've been a victim of for decades.

I'm running a matrix in my head of who is elected and what they do. I'm looking for a little square somewhere wherein I start trusting his opinion again.

Hilarious that Ace never mentioned him by name.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 03, 2016 11:06 AM (q6C1L)

221 I read that Chase Daniels will start for the Eagles in the opener, Rookie Carson Wentz missed a lot of the preseason with some sort of injury, but he's supposedly the future.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 11:07 AM (2cS/G)

222 Go to Detroit, Harlem, Chicago, or Philly and walk around with a sign on your front and back: "I hate N..GG..S. Fun times.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 10:58 AM (Ozsfq)

Die Hard - III plot.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 11:00 AM (mpXpK)

There was also a skit in Kentucky Fried Movie where a white guy went in a black neighborhood, and shouted the n-word, and was chased around by a black mob.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 11:07 AM (dtWKK)

223 214 Fortunately someone linked Dead Can Dance there so the ONT wasn't a waste of time.
Posted by: Boulder terlit hobo at September 03, 2016 11:04 AM (It5Ks)
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I love DCD even though the lead singer sounds like a RenFest Jim Morrison.

Aion is such a great album.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 11:07 AM (jR7Wy)

224 Fuck me runnin'. I need a musical intervention.
Posted by: Sharkman at September 03, 2016 11:01 AM (CS7jF)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzeGu8lW71g

Posted by: Kindltot at September 03, 2016 11:08 AM (e9hKK)

225 Well sure, when your QB gets hurt, you bring in a guy whose already a shattered mess.

First round pick... man, that's just dumb.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:06 AM (Pz4pT)

They are moving into a new Stadium Next year and they are built to win NOW. Makes sense. At least, unlike some other franchises, they are trying to win. I get it's risky, but so is life

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:08 AM (Ozsfq)

226 Another

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74LXx0wSqMI

(with elbows)

Posted by: Kindltot at September 03, 2016 11:09 AM (e9hKK)

227 202 I mean, if Ron Jeremy was working in a gas station, nobody would be talking about his thang.

I hate to have to say this in this context, but here goes anyway: You can't have it both ways.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 10:58 AM (Pz4pT)

No, you're right. It is unreasonable to seek publicity because your tongue is as long as your arm and then throw a hissy fit because of the sex jokes.

By the way, I downloaded the documentary "Crumb" but haven't watched it yet.

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 11:09 AM (I0EOP)

228 I saw Ski Slope Titties open for the Runaways in '76 at Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 11:09 AM (HGtd0)

229 186 Yeah read that JG column. I used to be a fan of Jonah, and I think it's funny he used to be one of the original alt-righters before somehow that came to mean crypto Nazi. He was a South Park conservative. And he can still be funny.

Listen you queer, call me a crypto-nazi again and I'll sock you in your goddamn face and you'll stay plastered!

Posted by: William F. Buckley Jr. at September 03, 2016 11:10 AM (ywNoU)

230 209
I still have affection for Jonah and tell myself he'll get hisself sorted out eventually. He's done too much good work over the years to cut off entirely.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 11:02 AM (jR7Wy)

"Liberal Fascism" is a tremendously good book and is worth recommending to every liberal in your life.

In fact, it is very relevant to today. There is a whole chapter on Hillary Clinton, but only two or three mentions of Barack Obama. That's because it was published in early 2008, when Hillary seemed like a slam-dunk nominee for the Democrats.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 11:10 AM (sdi6R)

231 121 Dagny!

What's up?
Posted by: Mama AJ at September 03, 2016 09:49 AM (gTQoY)

Hey Mama! Glad to be around, it's bad when the morons are the most sane group on the internet.

Posted by: dagny at September 03, 2016 11:10 AM (brElc)

232 According to Roman Catholic theology, once you're a priest, you're always a priest. There is no such thing as an "unpriest".

Posted by: OregonMuse

You know, I don't think that's right. There's a process, called "laicization." Now, spiritually in their own terms, the unfrocked may still be a priest, but he loses all priestly authority except sacramental absolution to the dying. It does not seem to happen all that often, though. Something like 130 in 2011?

Posted by: Stringer Davis at September 03, 2016 11:11 AM (tIja6)

233 I read that Chase Daniels will start for the Eagles in the opener, Rookie Carson Wentz missed a lot of the preseason with some sort of injury, but he's supposedly the future.
Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 11:07 AM (2cS/G)

He better be. They mortgaged the future on it. Goff is relegated to third string for the Rams. I know very little about evaluating talent from college to pro, but I know what I hear when those who ARE "experts" are damning with faint praise.

Wentz has upside, but is hardly a sure thing. Goff is, well, he's never going to be a star. He could be good, but he's not going to blow the league up.

Still, for you bettors, don't pick the Eagles this year, nor the Vikings, nor the Rams. If any of those teams make the playoffs this year I will eat somebody's hat. I don't have any hats.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:11 AM (Pz4pT)

234 And some Angie Fisher

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92RoOqoPhEQ

Posted by: Kindltot at September 03, 2016 11:11 AM (e9hKK)

235

There's a new math. Really. This is news to me.

It seems that this equation:

6 / 2(2+1)= ?

is making quite the stir on the internets.

The 'reason' why the solution is not what you think it is, is because of a, yes, you guessed it, a new rule. Well, supposedly not a new rule, but a rule change that supposedly goes back to 1917. But many people, including myself, were not aware of this new old rule change. And I'm not 100 years old.

I personally think it's a load of bullshit.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 11:11 AM (kxDPO)

236 Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 10:27 AM (mpXpK)

I use that word all the time. It's one of my favorites.

Posted by: dagny at September 03, 2016 11:12 AM (brElc)

237 The Marina is rebuilt, better than ever, swearsies!

San Fran is one of the coolest cities, COMPLETELY f'd over by progtard thinking. It is visually stunning, with a fascinating climate. I remember staying at the St. Francis on Union Square, and walking the town as the fog billowed in. And being completely repulsed the next morning as my wife and I had to run the gauntlet of aggressive, cursing panhandlers the next morning. Even longtime residents are trying to get out b/c of the crime.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at September 03, 2016 11:12 AM (SeD0w)

238 >>>I still have We Built This City stuck in my head from last night.

And we can build this dream together,
Standing strong forever.
Nothing's gonna stop us now.
And if this world runs out of lovers
We'll still have each other.
Nothing's gonna stop us,
Nothing's gonna stop us now!

Posted by: Grace Slick at September 03, 2016 11:13 AM (dtWKK)

239 Go to Detroit, Harlem, Chicago, or Philly and walk around with a sign on your front and back: "I hate N..GG..S. Fun times.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 10:58 AM (Ozsfq)
Whenever I feel like killing myself, that's an option.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at September 03, 2016 11:14 AM (rJUlF)

240 They are moving into a new Stadium Next year and they are built to win NOW. Makes sense. At least, unlike some other franchises, they are trying to win. I get it's risky, but so is life
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:08 AM (Ozsfq)

They're not going to win with Bradford, because even when healthy, we have all the evidence we need as to what his skill level is. There's no "potential" with somebody like that. He's not terrible when healthy, but he's not great either. And he's hardly ever healthy.

Anyway, I always root against the Vikings (except when they play the Seattle Truthers in the playoffs).

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:15 AM (Pz4pT)

241 San Fran is one of the coolest cities, COMPLETELY f'd over by progtard thinking...Even longtime residents are trying to get out b/c of the crime.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at September 03, 2016 11:12 AM (SeD0w)

There are two types of people who live in San Francisco, my friend. The very very rich, and the very very poor. No one else can afford to.

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 11:16 AM (I0EOP)

242 No, you're right. It is unreasonable to seek publicity because your tongue is as long as your arm and then throw a hissy fit because of the sex jokes.

By the way, I downloaded the documentary "Crumb" but haven't watched it yet.
Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 11:09 AM (I0EOP)

I did look through the article for her age, which they didn't say. I didn't know whether to feel guilty for thinking what I was thinking.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:16 AM (Pz4pT)

243 You know, I don't think that's right. There's a process, called "laicization." Now, spiritually in their own terms, the unfrocked may still be a priest, but he loses all priestly authority except sacramental absolution to the dying. It does not seem to happen all that often, though. Something like 130 in 2011?

Posted by: Stringer Davis at September 03, 2016 11:11 AM (tIja6)

Huh. I was raised RCC and never heard of this. I wonder if it's a new thing?

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 11:17 AM (I0EOP)

244
Speaking of Detroit,

guess where Donald Trump is today?

He'll be speaking shortly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtQrxrs70X4

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 11:17 AM (kxDPO)

245 They're not going to win with Bradford, because even when healthy, we have all the evidence we need as to what his skill level is. There's no "potential" with somebody like that. He's not terrible when healthy, but he's not great either. And he's hardly ever healthy.

Anyway, I always root against the Vikings (except when they play the Seattle Truthers in the playoffs).
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:15 AM (Pz4pT)

I hear ya, but Joe Namath, Bart Star, and Joe Montana were unavailable. They didn't really have many other good options

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:18 AM (Ozsfq)

246 Minnesota was second to last in Passing Offense last year, Top 5 in Rushing Offense. If AP can stay healthy, and Bradford doesn't suck donkey balls, they could be okay again this season. Bradford and Peterson are both Oklahoma guys, for whatever that's worth.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 11:18 AM (2cS/G)

247 I had to work last night, so I couldn't post on the "worst songs ever" topic. Here are my two nominations:

Jimmy Cross - "I Want My Baby Back"
https://youtu.be/h0x8S1U7O3w

Charlene - "I've Never Been To Me"
https://youtu.be/SZgIk2b68gQ

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at September 03, 2016 11:18 AM (rJUlF)

248 I mean, if Ron Jeremy was working in a gas station, nobody would be talking about his thang...

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 10:58 AM (Pz4pT)

That's not really true.

When I was working on the oil rigs in the Gulf,

there was a little scrawny guy working there who had the longest dick you've ever seen.

How do I know?

Dude always and I mean, always had that thing outside his pants every chance he got.

Seemed like every time you turned a corner...there he was taking a pee with his horsedick laid on top of the handrail and him standing a few inches away with his hands on his hips.

I'm pretty sure everybody in his town had at one time or another had seen his wang.

He was pretty scrawny and squirrely looking but those who knew him claimed that he got laid all the time...what with the constant advertising and word of mouth I guess.

I suppose the downside there was that he could probably never find a gal able to handle the whole thing short of a giantess.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 11:19 AM (HGtd0)

249 The media has been searching non stop for examples of Trump's racist tendencies....and I'm afraid they've found what they were looking for.

This is really bad for Trump....and I'm not sure this is something he can recover from.

Trump's father, (with Trump in attendance), allegedly informed a black female apartment seeker that he didn't rent to n*****s. Trump remained silent.

Happened in 1963. Trump was a teenager.

See this^^, even as a teenager Donald Trump was a sellout to the almighty $$$.

Now all you right wing haters have to shut up about the possible donations to HRH that have beeb falsely descrbed as "bribes" by yiu hating haters.

Posted by: THE MSM, GATEKEEPERS OF TRUTH at September 03, 2016 11:19 AM (gjgWX)

250 There are two types of people who live in San Francisco, my friend. The very very rich, and the very very poor. No one else can afford to.
Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 11:16 AM (I0EOP)

I've been to most big cities in the U.S., by this point in my life. Not all, but most. I've decided, I really don't want to visit others' cities. I'm no longer impressed by hustle and bustle, and frankly, other than going to baseball games, or hitting on one or two well-known locations, it's not worth it to put up with the rest of it.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:19 AM (Pz4pT)

251 >>Even longtime residents are trying to get out b/c of the
>>crime

The thing with SF is that the violent felony stuff is way down from when I grew up there. Gentrification of the Mission, the Western Addition, the Section 8 east bay diaspora from the Bayview, whatever.

But the quality of life stuff - shit on the sidewalk clearly not golden retriever, car break-ins for the quick drug money, panhandlers who can't move out of their own piss - is worlds beyond what its ever been.

Posted by: JEM at September 03, 2016 11:22 AM (o+SC1)

252 He was pretty scrawny and squirrely looking but those who knew him claimed that he got laid all the time...what with the constant advertising and word of mouth I guess.

I suppose the downside there was that he could probably never find a gal able to handle the whole thing short of a giantess.
Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 11:19 AM (HGtd0)

So the amended options are: Work in pron, be the town sex freak, or shut up about it.

Choose, as they say, wisely.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:22 AM (Pz4pT)

253 The violence numbers are outrageous. More than 2800 people have been shot in Chicago this year, and nearly as many people have been murdered by the end of August as there were people killed in all of last year.

Father Michael Pfleger is outraged. He wants the situation treated like a natural disaster had hit the city.

But it's what they want. The black community has made it quite clear that they prefer this situation to having a police presence. Pfleger really should have more respect for their choices.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 11:23 AM (dtWKK)

254 I suppose the downside there was that he could probably never find a gal able to handle the whole thing short of a giantess.
Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 11:19 AM (HGtd0)

And I'm going to go out on a limb (see what I did there?) and say I wonder if maybe it wasn't the ladies he was advertising for.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:23 AM (Pz4pT)

255 So the amended options are: Work in pron, be the town sex freak, or shut up about it.

Choose, as they say, wisely.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:22 AM (Pz4pT)
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What did you ultimately decide to do?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 11:23 AM (jR7Wy)

256 Sock off.

Posted by: tbodie at September 03, 2016 11:24 AM (gjgWX)

257 DangerGirl, prayers for your comfort and strength in dealing with your ol' Kitteh. And kudos for giving the little one a great life.

Thanks for that Epic Mike Drop video, Mr. Magoo. Thought I was going to get RickRolled, but took a chance. That old black dude schooled them something fierce.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 03, 2016 11:25 AM (CS7jF)

258 All Hail Eris, perhaps this was the choice?

http://www.ufunk.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/selection-du-weekend-207-9.jpg

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 03, 2016 11:26 AM (ldPei)

259 And I'm going to go out on a limb (see what I did there?) and say I wonder if maybe it wasn't the ladies he was advertising for.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:23 AM (Pz4pT)

No idea but, hey, could be.

The cook was as gay as they come so if he was looking for that kind of action,

he probably could've found it.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 11:26 AM (HGtd0)

260 But why all these journalists, like Goldberg or Erickson or Beck? What is the underlying source of their TDS? Do they own their own lawn manicuring businesses?

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 11:03 AM (dtWKK)

I think they have attained the status of second or third class courtiers in the court of the anointed Establishment. With Trump at the helm, they have no idea where they personally will wind up, and they don't really give a damn about the country or the unpeople in flyover land!

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 11:26 AM (wCEn4)

261 It's always a roll of the dice with Anna's links...

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 11:27 AM (jR7Wy)

262 Posted by: Anna Puma at September 03, 2016 11:26 AM (ldPei)

I'll never learn! Gack!

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 11:27 AM (wCEn4)

263 I suppose the downside there was that he could probably never find a gal able to handle the whole thing short of a giantess.

Posted by: naturalfake at September 03, 2016 11:19 AM (HGtd0)

That part of a woman's anatomy is amazingly, uh, flexible and can accommodate a surprisingly wide range of sizes. Or so I've been told.

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 11:28 AM (I0EOP)

264 I hear ya, but Joe Namath, Bart Star, and Joe Montana were unavailable. They didn't really have many other good options
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:18 AM (Ozsfq)

Still, a first round pick?

Actually, by all accounts Bradford is a good guy. I wish him well, personally, but we've seen the evidence already. When there HAVE been reclamation projects that worked in the NFL it was guys who flamed out early, and/or sat on a bench for a half dozen years before getting their chance.

The Eagles decided to go with Chase Daniels instead of Bradford. Chase Freakin' Daniels! A Missouri grad, much success in college, but a career backup if ever there was one.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:29 AM (Pz4pT)

265 >> But it's what they want. The black community has
>> made it quite clear that they prefer this situation to
>> having a police presence. Pfleger really should have
>> more respect for their choices.

Hopefully at some point the 'black community' has the same discussion with its 'leaders' that the GOP is currently having with its putative 'leaders'.

I am not entirely hopeful. Of all the things LBJ fucked up, to the detriment of the country, this is one thing he got right.

To the detriment of the country.

Posted by: JEM at September 03, 2016 11:29 AM (o+SC1)

266 Long dong squirrely man

Well, in Sunday School, they told us the parable of the Talents. Back in olden times, God gave a man a talent, and the fellow was so afraid of losing it, having it stolen from him, that he took his talent home and buried it in the backyard.

God was very angry, that the man did not use the talent he had been given, and God took the talent away and gave it to another man.

The moral of the Parable was that God expects you to use the talent you have been given; long tongue, long dong, or the ability to troll people on the internet and make them think.

So, what ever your talent is, use it, or God will be angry and take your talent away from you and give it to someone who will use it.

At least, that is the way I remember it.

Posted by: Kleigleister at September 03, 2016 11:30 AM (dw3S5)

267
The event right now with Mr Trump is showing us something: There are two types of churches Black people go to:

1. "Black Churches"
2. Christian churches with Black parishioners.

Trump is at a Christian church right now filled with its Black parishioners.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 11:31 AM (kxDPO)

268 Any my work is done. Nyah.

Gyah, don't feel like it but got to work today. *thud*

http://preview.tinyurl.com/zsqqpd3

Probably only Japan above image - samurai street beggar.

Posted by: Anna Puma at September 03, 2016 11:31 AM (ldPei)

269 Get a wind-up music box with a tiny keyboard for that 12-inch pianist.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at September 03, 2016 11:31 AM (q6C1L)

270 What did you ultimately decide to do?
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 11:23 AM (jR7Wy)

Me?? Oh, my sexual prowess is a mystery to everyone. Really, no one ever hears me say anything about it. EVAR!

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:31 AM (Pz4pT)

271 But it's what they want. The black community has made it quite clear that they prefer this situation to having a police presence. Pfleger really should have more respect for their choices.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 11:23 AM (dtWKK)

These radicalized black communities remind me of the Palestinians in Gaza or the West Bank. They respond to the blowblack from their fcuk-ed up choices by making more choices that are even more fcuk-ed up.

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 11:32 AM (I0EOP)

272 A Chinese official confronted U.S. President Barack Obama's national security adviser on the tarmac on Saturday prompting the Secret Service to intervene, an unusual altercation as China implements strict controls ahead of a big summit.

The stakes are high for China to pull off a trouble-free G20 summit of the world's top economies, its highest profile event of the year, as it looks to cement its global standing and avoid acrimony over a long list of tensions with Washington.

Shortly after Obama's plane landed in the eastern city of Hangzhou, a Chinese official attempted to prevent his national security adviser Susan Rice from walking to the motorcade as she crossed a media rope line, speaking angrily to her before a Secret Service agent stepped between the two.

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Rice responded but her comments were inaudible to reporters standing underneath the wing of Air Force One. It was unclear if the official, whose name was not immediately clear, knew that Rice was a senior official and not a reporter.

The same official shouted at a White House press aide who was instructing foreign reporters on where to stand as they recorded Obama disembarking from the plane.

"This is our country. This is our airport," the official said in English, pointing and speaking angrily with the aide.

The U.S. aide insisted that the journalists be allowed to stand behind a rope line, and they were able to record the interaction and Obama's arrival uninterrupted, typical practice for U.S. press traveling with the president.

A White House spokesman and China's Foreign Ministry both did not respond immediately to requests for comment.

The altercation occurred out of sight of Obama, who greeted ambassadors and other officials before the presidential motorcade pulled away with Rice.

The incident is an illustration of the image-conscious ruling Communist Party's efforts to control the media as its seeks to orchestrate what it hopes will be a flawless event.

China has taken extensive security measures in preparation for the G20 summit opening on Sunday.

On Saturday, many roads and shops in Hangzhou were deserted and shuttered in the usually bustling city with a population of 9 million.

ALSO IN WORLD NEWS

U.S., China ratify Paris climate deal, setting stage for G20
Turkish tanks roll into Syria, opening new line of attack
Obama, in China for G20 summit, expects 'candid' talks with Xi
South Korea's president calls on Russia, others, to pressure Pyongyang over nuclear program
The Chinese government has broad control over domestic media and prevents many foreign media outlets from publishing in the country, including by blocking their websites.

Obama has raised issues of freedom of the press on previous visits to China, which insists that media must follow the party line and promote "positive propaganda".

Foreign reporters are often physically prevented from covering sensitive stories, but altercations involving foreign government officials are rare.

Rice met Chinese dissidents before her last trip to China in late July, when she held talks with President Xi Jinping and other senior officials.

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Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:32 AM (Ozsfq)

273 Muse -

I left a Barnes and Noble Coupon Code (40% off 1 Item) for you in the Open Pre-ONT Thread, yeaterday.

Thought it would be a nice edition to the Book Thread.

Posted by: garrett at September 03, 2016 11:33 AM (+0EeU)

274 Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 11:31 AM (kxDPO)

The man doesn't mind rattling cages! "Black Churches" are Democratic turf!

Christian churches with Black parishioners is the place that a competent GOP would have been courting for decades!

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 11:33 AM (wCEn4)

275 The moral of the Parable was that God expects you to use the talent you have been given; long tongue, long dong, or the ability to troll people on the internet and make them think.

So how exactly would one go about using their ginormous schlong to further the kingdom of God?

Posted by: Insomniac at September 03, 2016 11:34 AM (ywNoU)

276 Seemed like every time you turned a corner...there he was taking a pee with his horsedick laid on top of the handrail and him standing a few inches away with his hands on his hips.

John Kasich?

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 11:34 AM (dtWKK)

277 I want to wish Presdent and Micheal Obama a happy Laber day. Thank You for everything and we all lovce you Brattleborororo.

Posted by: Mary Clogginstien from Brattleboro, VT at September 03, 2016 11:34 AM (Fbj4h)

278 Obama, in China for G20 summit, expects 'candid' talks with Xi

South Korea's president calls on Russia, others, to pressure Pyongyang over nuclear program

Hey, Chang, How do you say Fore in Chinese?

Posted by: Bruce at September 03, 2016 11:36 AM (8ikIW)

279 I think they have attained the status of second or third class courtiers in the court of the anointed Establishment.

I think they are infected by D.C.itis. It is a disease common to low lying East Coast swampland. It's commonly carried by tics, especially poly-tics. Symptons include: strong desire to be invited to cocktail parties and feeling superior to your peers. The only known cure is an extended stay at Adult 'Fun" Camps.

Posted by: Brave Sir Robin at September 03, 2016 11:36 AM (SeD0w)

280 So how exactly would one go about using their ginormous schlong to further the kingdom of God?

That was never covered in Sunday School, not for us kids, anyway. Maybe in the adult classes.

But if it makes women happy, then go forth and multiply, apparently.

It was a long time ago.

Posted by: Kleigleister at September 03, 2016 11:36 AM (dw3S5)

281 Is "Xi" his preferred pronoun?

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 11:37 AM (2cS/G)

282 280 So how exactly would one go about using their ginormous schlong to further the kingdom of God?

That was never covered in Sunday School, not for us kids, anyway. Maybe in the adult classes.

But if it makes women happy, then go forth and multiply, apparently.

It was a long time ago.
Posted by: Kleigleister at September 03, 2016 11:36 AM (dw3S5)

Dicks out for Jesus!

Posted by: Insomniac at September 03, 2016 11:37 AM (ywNoU)

283 I left a Barnes and Noble Coupon Code (40% off 1 Item) for you in the Open Pre-ONT Thread, yeaterday.

Thought it would be a nice edition to the Book Thread.

Posted by: garrett at September 03, 2016 11:33 AM (+0EeU)

Thank you, I will look for it.

Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 11:39 AM (I0EOP)

284 "In Harms Way" on RetroPlex

When America was America

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:39 AM (Ozsfq)

285 I thought this was America!

Posted by: Randy Marsh at September 03, 2016 11:41 AM (q6C1L)

286 (C) - Clinton Foundation and clients only, right?

Posted by: Hillary! at September 03, 2016 11:42 AM (J3phO)

287 The so-called "black community" is NOT calling for the end to police presence in their neighborhoods. I have posted numerous links in the past few months of blacks screaming for INCREASED police presence.

Those calls for less police come from the people causing the problems. Black rent seekers who make a living off of agitating blacks and screaming at the MFM.

You just never hear from them unless some conservative blog brings it up.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 11:42 AM (mpXpK)

288 These radicalized black communities remind me of the Palestinians in Gaza or the West Bank. They respond to the blowblack from their fcuk-ed up choices by making more choices that are even more fcuk-ed up.
Posted by: OregonMuse at September 03, 2016 11:32 AM (I0EOP)

Yeah, I know I'm just a raycissty rayciss, but it breaks my heart when I see the vignettes played out over and over, the neighborhood gathered in the street, maybe a sheet over a body, or a teddy bear memorial on the sidewalk. Mothers, grandmothers, sisters, partners, and the children. Especially the children, playing their part in the tableau: Drive by, 1 dead, 2 in hospital, critical condition.

The ripple effect is vast. Hate, anger, dread, sadness. People live there every day, all year, decade after decade, raising a new generation to take part in the play.

And yet somehow, white people did this? I'm sorry, I go home at night, to my home, my neighborhood, my family, my life. I didn't CAUSE any of this! And as long as the so-called leaders get to ooze up to the podiums and point fingers at me, and remove ALL blame from the people living in those conditions, it will continue.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:44 AM (Pz4pT)

289 265
Hopefully at some point the 'black community' has the same discussion with its 'leaders' that the GOP is currently having with its putative 'leaders'.
Posted by: JEM at September 03, 2016 11:29 AM (o+SC1)

Oh, I like that.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 11:44 AM (sdi6R)

290

Trump is about to speak now.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 11:44 AM (kxDPO)

291
link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtQrxrs70X4

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 11:45 AM (kxDPO)

292 Well, in Sunday School, they told us the parable of the Talents. Back in olden times, God gave a man a talent, and the fellow was so afraid of losing it, having it stolen from him, that he took his talent home and buried it in the backyard.

God was very angry, that the man did not use the talent he had been given, and God took the talent away and gave it to another man.

The moral of the Parable was that God expects you to use the talent you have been given; long tongue, long dong, or the ability to troll people on the internet and make them think.

I knew thou wert a hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, so I buried my long dong in the ground. Here is that which is thine.

Posted by: Caitlyn Jenner at September 03, 2016 11:46 AM (dtWKK)

293 I thought this was America!
Posted by: Randy Marsh at September 03, 2016 11:41 AM (q6C1L)

Playoffs are coming, Randy. Bat Dad is out there! Better up your game.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:47 AM (Pz4pT)

294 Father Michael Pfleger is outraged. He wants the situation treated like a natural disaster had hit the city.

"I'm asking Governor Rauner, call a state of emergency for the city of Chicago," Pfleger said.

Posted by: Theodoric of York at September 03, 2016 10:40 AM (e8kgV)

Does he really want the National Guard patrolling the streets of Chicago with fixed bayonets and gun trucks?

Posted by: Fox2! at September 03, 2016 11:47 AM (brIR5)

295 Just to be that guy, there are some absolutely despicable characters in "In Harm's Way." Bad enough to make you wish that it didn't really reflect how things were "when America was America."

Posted by: Stringer Davis at September 03, 2016 11:50 AM (tIja6)

296 Uh oh, Burning Man live stream is offline!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 11:50 AM (jR7Wy)

297 Going by memory only, there may be a great Navy dentist in there, though...

Posted by: Stringer Davis at September 03, 2016 11:52 AM (tIja6)

298 Just to be that guy, there are some absolutely despicable characters in "In Harm's Way." Bad enough to make you wish that it didn't really reflect how things were "when America was America."
Posted by: Stringer Davis at September 03, 2016 11:50 AM (tIja6)

1 by my count.

Commander Paul Eddington who raped a women

And a few incompetent political Officers

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:52 AM (Ozsfq)

299 The moral of the Parable was that God expects you to use the talent you have been given; long tongue, long dong, or the ability to troll people on the internet and make them think.

------------------------------
I knew thou wert a hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, so I buried my long dong in the ground. Here is that which is thine.
Posted by: Caitlyn Jenner at September 03, 2016 11:46 AM (dtWKK)

Talk about talent, take a nice parable from the Bible (well really, not so nice a parable), twist it into such perversity.

Good show, fellas, good show.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:53 AM (Pz4pT)

300 >>>And yet somehow, white people did this?

The worst black neighborhoods today are infinitely better off than, say, a European village in the Middle Ages. Yet the latter was civilized and the former is not. That is why I don't buy the bullsh*t argument that there is a material cause to the situation. As Bill Cosby observed, the problem is cultural. That is what needs to change. Not more entitlements.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 11:54 AM (dtWKK)

301 And a few incompetent political Officers

Including, at first, Wayne's son.

Posted by: Fox2! at September 03, 2016 11:55 AM (brIR5)

302
7 Howdy, Morons!

Yesterday I was reading how earthquakes in Oklahoma were getting fewer and farther between thanks to regulation of groundwater injection.

We just got the biggest quake I've ever felt.* Felt like a train was in the driveway. I went from solid sleep to standing by the front door while it went on. House rattled and shook for maybe as long as fifteen seconds.

7am CDST almost on the dot. Nothing in the news or USGS yet.

*I've felt two other quakes, biggest was something like 4.5, both centered down by Okla City. Just barely felt them, though. This one was either much bigger, or much closer. Or maybe somebody nuked Tulsa.

Daughter and her grandmother are out in California - I guess they sent us a souvenier.

------------

The quake started 4 miles deep as are most of the quakes we get here. Average is 3 miles deep. It ain't from fracking.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 11:55 AM (Fmupd)

303 And a few incompetent political Officers

Including, at first, Wayne's son.
Posted by: Fox2! at September 03, 2016 11:55 AM (brIR5)

Well it is really never shown he was incompetent. Just initially misguided and political

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:56 AM (Ozsfq)

304 i like "we built this city". it's kinda silly, but i don't understand why people think it's the worst song ever.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at September 03, 2016 11:56 AM (WTSFk)

305 Trump very low key in Detroit

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:57 AM (Ozsfq)

306 Burt, don't make them go all Ezekiel 23:20 on you.
Now there's a parable, right there.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at September 03, 2016 11:58 AM (tIja6)

307
Mr Trump ended his remarks with a passage from One John.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 11:58 AM (kxDPO)

308 what kind of Church is this? They are putting a Tallis on Trump?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 11:59 AM (Ozsfq)

309 Weekend Drudge is run by amateurs and low-level staffers.

No, Obama was NOT confronted on a tarmac, Sue Rice was.

And instead of giving us a view of it ourselves, the stupid article has a picture of Jon Heniz Kerry manspreading to Rice somewhere other than on a tarmac. Maybe that's supposed to be Kerry comforting her, but good grief, it looks kind of assaulty to me.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:59 AM (Pz4pT)

310
The last thing you want to do in a Chirstian church is get political as a politician. You can pull that shit in Black churches or godless White churches, but not in Christian churches.

NEVER put your own worldly interests, as a politician, before Him in a Christian church. It would go over like a fart.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 12:00 PM (kxDPO)

311 296 Uh oh, Burning Man live stream is offline!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at September 03, 2016 11:50 AM (jR7Wy)

It's baaaack!

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 12:00 PM (sdi6R)

312 >>>Uh oh, Burning Man live stream is offline!

Maybe he set the camera on fire by accident.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:01 PM (dtWKK)

313 Interesting Reuters killed the Trump feed from the church before the event was over!

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 12:01 PM (wCEn4)

314 Interesting Reuters killed the Trump feed from the church before the event was over!
Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 12:01 PM (wCEn4)

Why do you say it was Reuters?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:02 PM (Ozsfq)

315 Just got an invite to my High School reunion. They have gone to a 10 year graduating class meetup now. I guess the numbers are dwindling. Especially those who graduated in 1960. It has been almost 50 years since they graduated.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 12:03 PM (mpXpK)

316 Why do you say it was Reuters?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:02 PM (Ozsfq)

That's what the (YouTube) commentator said as he explained the loss of feed!

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 12:03 PM (wCEn4)

317
That's what the (YouTube) commentator said as he explained the loss of feed!
Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 12:03 PM (wCEn4)

OK good to know

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:04 PM (Ozsfq)

318 Ah, it was the Right Side Broadcasting Network commentator. But it appears the event is now over!

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 12:04 PM (wCEn4)

319 The last thing you want to do in a Chirstian church is get political as a politician. You can pull that shit in Black churches or godless White churches, but not in Christian churches.

NEVER put your own worldly interests, as a politician, before Him in a Christian church. It would go over like a fart.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's

Yet another reason why conservatives are at a disadvantage. Those godless churches? ELCA, PCUSA, TEC. They all skew heavily leftard.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:05 PM (dtWKK)

320 Just got an invite to my High School reunion. They have gone to a 10 year graduating class meetup now. I guess the numbers are dwindling. Especially those who graduated in 1960. It has been almost 50 years since they graduated.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 12:03 PM (mpXpK)

I've known my wife since day camp and we went to school together since 4th Grade, but we "re-met" at our 10 year High School reunion and the rest is history

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:06 PM (Ozsfq)

321
The Bushes were Methodists?

Any Methodists here? I just wanna know before I offend you.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 12:06 PM (kxDPO)

322 Especially those who graduated in 1960. It has been almost 50 years since they graduated.

*shakes calculator*

Posted by: A. Onestone at September 03, 2016 12:07 PM (ntfyq)

323 Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 11:11 AM (Pz4pT)

And my boy Connor Cook will be better than Goff or Wentz, yet Cook goes in the 4th round to the Raiduhhhs (as. Al Davis used to say).

Posted by: F.N.G. at September 03, 2016 12:07 PM (kiSdp)

324
Universalists. Methodists. The other ones I can't remember.

I don't know what god they believe in, if any, but it ain't the Christian God.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 12:07 PM (kxDPO)

325 Burt, don't make them go all Ezekiel 23:20 on you.
Now there's a parable, right there.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at September 03, 2016 11:58 AM (tIja6)

Ol' Zeke didn't fool around. That's some rough stuff.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:08 PM (Pz4pT)

326
Episcopalians.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 12:08 PM (kxDPO)

327 Especially those who graduated in 1960. It has been almost 50 years since they graduated.

I was told there would be no math on this blog and...there was no math.

Posted by: t-bird at September 03, 2016 12:08 PM (w35Hj)

328
Ethiopians.

Eunuchs.

All these "churches" are jokes.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 12:08 PM (kxDPO)

329 Ezekiel 23

Didn't end well. That's Old Testiment stuff.

Posted by: Kleigleister at September 03, 2016 12:09 PM (dw3S5)

330 No college football thread?

Posted by: Buzzion at September 03, 2016 12:10 PM (bMG0w)

331 322 *shakes calculator*

Posted by: A. Onestone at September 03, 2016 12:07 PM (ntfyq)

That's what I get for doing it in my head. 66 years this year, 67 when the reunion is held.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 12:10 PM (mpXpK)

332 Atomic Shark on Syfy.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 12:11 PM (Fmupd)

333 And my boy Connor Cook will be better than Goff or Wentz, yet Cook goes in the 4th round to the Raiduhhhs (as. Al Davis used to say).
Posted by: F.N.G. at September 03, 2016 12:07 PM (kiSdp)

I really have no knowledge of how to translate college to pro talent in QBs, and the so-called experts aren't much better at it than I am. I do know what I am seeing once they start playing on Sunday's though. We will see.

The reports so far, on Goff and Wentz, are not clearly indicating they deserved their high draft positions.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:11 PM (Pz4pT)

334 That's what I get for doing it in my head. 66 years this year, 67 when the reunion is held.

*shakes Vic's head*

Posted by: t-bird at September 03, 2016 12:13 PM (w35Hj)

335 Ezekiel 23

Didn't end well. That's Old Testiment stuff.

Posted by: Kleigleister at September 03, 2016 12:09 PM (dw3S5)

Yeah, I just read, as they say, the whole thing. It helps to know the context of the story. An interesting mix of metaphorical whoring and actual rape/murder of teh wimmins and chidrin.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:13 PM (Pz4pT)

336 330
No college football thread?

Posted by: Buzzion at September 03, 2016 12:10 PM (bMG0w)

Yeah, its time for some college elbows.
UGA cheerleaders. All so young, makes me feel guilty ogling them.
http://bit.ly/2cn9q4g

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 12:14 PM (mpXpK)

337 South Korea's president calls on Russia, others, to pressure Pyongyang over nuclear program

Posted by: Bruce at September 03, 2016 11:36 AM (8ikIW)

I LOVE Park. Her role model is Margaret Thatcher.

And this week, one of the largest Korean shipping companies went bankrupt and someone in the government actually said that there was no need for taxpayer dollars to support the sinking enterprise!!

Can you imagine a government not pissing out (increasingly devalued) dollars!!??

Posted by: Stateless Infidel at September 03, 2016 12:14 PM (oc5O1)

338 Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong is basically an atheist.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:14 PM (dtWKK)

339 And this week, one of the largest Korean shipping companies went bankrupt and someone in the government actually said that there was no need for taxpayer dollars to support the sinking enterprise!!

ISWYDT

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:18 PM (dtWKK)

340
His god is progressivism.

Posted by: Mister Magoo's at September 03, 2016 12:18 PM (kxDPO)

341 Just got back from doing door to door for Trump, let's make America great again!

Posted by: Make America Great Again at September 03, 2016 12:19 PM (BS8yt)

342 "shakes calculator"

there's a tv channel, buzzer, that plays old game shows. among them is "what's my line", sponsored by remingt6on rand, maker of the univac 120, essentially a room sized machine that ran a calculator. shake that.

Posted by: musical jolly chimp at September 03, 2016 12:20 PM (WTSFk)

343 As the Army continues to integrate women into combat arms jobs, the 75th Ranger Regiment has seen its first female soldier attempt to join its ranks.

The staff sergeant attended the 75th Ranger Regiments Ranger Assessment and Selection Program 2 in June, officials said.

RASP 2 is designed for soldiers in the rank of staff sergeant and above and all officers volunteering for assignment to the elite regiment.

The female soldier did not meet performance objectives required for assignment to the 75th Ranger Regiment, said Lt. Col. Robert Bockholt, a spokesman for U.S. Army Special Operations Command. The female soldier has been afforded the opportunity to reapply for RASP 2 beginning December 2016.

RASP 2 is a 21-day course for officers and soldiers in the rank of staff sergeant and above who want to serve in the 75th Ranger Regiment. The course, which is offered about nine times a year, assesses the suitability of mid- and senior-grade leaders for assignment to the regiment and teaches them the operational techniques and standards of the regiment, Bockholt said in a statement to Army Times. The course also provides training in special tactics, equipment and missions unique to the regiment. It is required for assignment to the regiment.

WASTE OF MONEY-- which we don't have

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:21 PM (Ozsfq)

344 >>>Cooking inside a tent is a big no-no

Carbon kills

Posted by: Al Gore at September 03, 2016 12:21 PM (dtWKK)

345 Guess the football fans get screwed today.

Posted by: Buzzion at September 03, 2016 12:23 PM (bMG0w)

346 Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:21 PM (Ozsfq)

The female soldiers that somehow pass all physical requirements for real military service will terrify the enemy on looks alone....

Posted by: Stateless Infidel at September 03, 2016 12:24 PM (oc5O1)

347 WASTE OF MONEY-- which we don't have
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:21 PM (Ozsfq)

I'm sorry, I'm not clear on which part is the waste of money. The Army? Rangers? The 21 day training? Or the fact that they are gonna let the ladies give it a go?

Washing out of these things is SOP. I don't know how many they admit, but it's probably somewhere from 20-40% who make it. That's a rough guess, by the way. Might even be less, depending on the course.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:25 PM (Pz4pT)

348 338 Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong is basically an atheist.
Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:14 PM (dtWKK)

You know, I would be very afraid of claiming to be called by God to His work, and essentially saying He doesn't exist, His word is merely suggestions, and you should do as you please, because that's the bestest thing on earth.

I seem to recall a verse or two that had some strong consequences for people who teach, or minister, but do it badly or out of God's will.

Posted by: Moki at September 03, 2016 12:25 PM (VnCI9)

349 Ahhh, musical intervention complete:

Cake's 1996 Fashion Nugget album is playing, and their 2001 offering, Comfort Eagle, is next.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 03, 2016 12:25 PM (CS7jF)

350 345 Guess the football fans get screwed today.
Posted by: Buzzion at September 03, 2016 12:23 PM (bMG0w)

*immediately becomes a passionate football fan*

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 12:26 PM (sdi6R)

351 WASTE OF MONEY-- which we don't have

Yeah ... but God help us if they start applying their money effectively toward the future domestic missions our elites would love to assign them.

I know it's counter-intuitive ... but I'm cheering for a small and inept military.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:26 PM (fiGNd)

352 Good up!

Posted by: Fox2! at September 03, 2016 12:28 PM (brIR5)

353 I mean, come on:

http://tinyurl.com/Cake-Italian-Leather-Sofa

Posted by: Sharkman at September 03, 2016 12:29 PM (CS7jF)

354 The female soldiers that somehow pass all physical requirements for real military service will terrify the enemy on looks alone....

Posted by: Stateless Infidel

Google "Kristin Beck".

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:29 PM (dtWKK)

355
351 WASTE OF MONEY-- which we don't have

Yeah ... but God help us if they start applying their money effectively toward the future domestic missions our elites would love to assign them.

I know it's counter-intuitive ... but I'm cheering for a small and inept military.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:26 PM (fiGNd)

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Bring back the draft.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 12:29 PM (Fmupd)

356 Bring back the draft.

Hell no. I'd gun up against it.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:31 PM (fiGNd)

357 Meh. I'm not into gardening, so I'll stay here.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 12:32 PM (sdi6R)

358 Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:11 PM (Pz4pT)

Well, Cook has NFL size, can make all the throws, was a RoseBowl MVP, all time winner at MSU. Neither of those other two guys did squat compared to Cook. Here's an easy one....pick Cook before those other two guys.

Posted by: F.N.G. at September 03, 2016 12:32 PM (kiSdp)

359 Google "Kristin Beck".

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:29 PM (dtWKK)

See, I knew there was going to be something I didn't want to see. But you got me. Thank you for the scare...

Posted by: Stateless Infidel at September 03, 2016 12:33 PM (oc5O1)

360 356 Bring back the draft.

Hell no. I'd gun up against it.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:31 PM (fiGNd)

Fuck no. With this leadership?

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 12:33 PM (sdi6R)

361 Hell no. I'd gun up against it.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:31 PM (fiGNd)

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Why?

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 12:34 PM (Fmupd)

362 Bring back the draft.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 12:29 PM (Fmupd)

At one level, I view the draft as a form of involuntary servitude; however, it has the potential to bring a lot of things back into balance when almost anyone from any walk of life can get called up. It might even force Congress to openly debate each military adventure and decide a formal Declaration of War is a requisite for putting their fellow citizens in harm's way.

Posted by: Hrothgar at September 03, 2016 12:34 PM (wCEn4)

363 I'm sorry, I'm not clear on which part is the waste of money. The Army? Rangers? The 21 day training? Or the fact that they are gonna let the ladies give it a go?

Washing out of these things is SOP. I don't know how many they admit, but it's probably somewhere from 20-40% who make it. That's a rough guess, by the way. Might even be less, depending on the course.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:25 PM (Pz4pT)

Putting all the extra money into "trying" to integrate women in combat units and Subs and shit like that.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:34 PM (Ozsfq)

364 Yeah ... but God help us if they start applying their money effectively toward the future domestic missions our elites would love to assign them.

Are we really there yet? Unlike other countries, I'd hope that if the armed forces were ordered to harm American citizens, they'd refuse. I even entertain the wild hope that someday, Barry's secret service detail will turn on him.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:34 PM (dtWKK)

365 Bring back the draft.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 12:29 PM (Fmupd)

NO THANK YOU

Just fund the Military

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:34 PM (Ozsfq)

366 I know it's counter-intuitive ... but I'm cheering for a small and inept military.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:26 PM (fiGNd)

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Bring back the draft.
Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 12:29 PM (Fmupd)

Our military is the largest jobs program the country has ever seen.

So yeah, let's go back to small, but make it so if you wear a uniform, you are in a combat role. Everyone else can be civilian federal employees, which is what they are.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:35 PM (Pz4pT)

367
358 Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:11 PM (Pz4pT)

Well, Cook has NFL size, can make all the throws, was a RoseBowl MVP, all time winner at MSU. Neither of those other two guys did squat compared to Cook. Here's an easy one....pick Cook before those other two guys.
Posted by: F.N.G. at September 03, 2016 12:32 PM (kiSdp)

Weren't there concerns about Cook's attitude or behavior or something? Honestly if that was the case then him being drafted lower may wind up being good for him. Temper some of that attitude and prevent him from thinking he's hot shit as a rookie.

Posted by: Buzzion at September 03, 2016 12:36 PM (bMG0w)

368 >>Cake's 1996 Fashion Nugget album is playing, and their 2001 offering, Comfort Eagle, is next.

Vinyl Copies?

Posted by: garrett at September 03, 2016 12:37 PM (+0EeU)

369 So yeah, let's go back to small, but make it so if you wear a uniform, you are in a combat role. Everyone else can be civilian federal employees, which is what they are.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:35 PM (Pz4pT)

No not that either..You need DIRECT control over all the support Units. And by that I mean Direct Command and Military Standards

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:37 PM (Ozsfq)

370 Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:25 PM (Pz4pT)

Putting all the extra money into "trying" to integrate women in combat units and Subs and shit like that.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:34 PM (Ozsfq)

Really, I don't have a problem with it. If you can do the job, you can do the job. We've seen enough broads who make this sort of thing their life's mission. I don't care, one way or another. Just don't lower standards so the little sweethearts can feel good about themselves.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:37 PM (Pz4pT)

371 There's a gardening thread, but no thread below the gardening thread. Does that mean we can post off topic on the gardening thread?

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:37 PM (dtWKK)

372 Really, I don't have a problem with it. If you can do the job, you can do the job. We've seen enough broads who make this sort of thing their life's mission. I don't care, one way or another. Just don't lower standards so the little sweethearts can feel good about themselves.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:37 PM (Pz4pT)

Your not reading or comprehending what I am saying. They are spending a fortune on trying to integrate women into Combat Units they don't even want to be in. And reconfiguring Subs

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:39 PM (Ozsfq)

373 nood

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 12:39 PM (mpXpK)

374 No not that either..You need DIRECT control over all the support Units. And by that I mean Direct Command and Military Standards
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:37 PM (Ozsfq)

Just saying you need it, doesn't make it so. You could make a proclamation tomorrow, all non-combat personnel are now civilian employees of the DoD, and it would change essentially nothing, except relieve many from having to meet whatever minimal physical fitness standards they must meet.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:39 PM (Pz4pT)

375 371 There's a gardening thread, but no thread below the gardening thread. Does that mean we can post off topic on the gardening thread?
Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:37 PM (dtWKK)

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No. You'll talk about the fucking flowers and you will like it.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 12:40 PM (Fmupd)

376 Are we really there yet? Unlike other countries, I'd hope that if the armed forces were ordered to harm American citizens, they'd refuse.

This is the Great Conservative Myth ... that in spite of literally EVERY OTHER FEDERAL ENTITY BEING TURNED AGAINST THE CITIZENRY ... somehow the Military will stay true to the Public instead of the Paymaster.

Nothing in Human Nature or Recorded History suggests anything such.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:40 PM (fiGNd)

377 361
Why?
Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 12:34 PM (Fmupd)

A draft is involuntary servitude, i.e., slavery. Period, full stop. The Founders would have been horrified at the prospect.

It wasn't even theoretical for them, because the British routinely used press gangs to force unwilling young men into their Army and Navy.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 12:41 PM (sdi6R)

378 Your not reading or comprehending what I am saying. They are spending a fortune on trying to integrate women into Combat Units they don't even want to be in. And reconfiguring Subs
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:39 PM (Ozsfq)

I'm comprehending it. I just don't agree with it.

They're reconfiguring EVERYTHING, if you haven't noticed. It's all about gender neutrality. The future is here.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:41 PM (Pz4pT)

379 UNITED Methodist, thank you very much.

And we do worship the Lord. General Conference, however. ...

Posted by: Weak Geek at September 03, 2016 12:42 PM (TPaJb)

380 Vinyl Copies?

Posted by: garrett at September 03, 2016 12:37 PM (+0EeU)

Negative. Had to hock my vinyls and turntable a couple years ago to eat. I copied about 500 of my CDs to my computer HD last year, so I'm golden.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 03, 2016 12:42 PM (CS7jF)

381 Cake has one good song: Short Skirt/Long Jacket.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:42 PM (dtWKK)

382 Just saying you need it, doesn't make it so. You could make a proclamation tomorrow, all non-combat personnel are now civilian employees of the DoD, and it would change essentially nothing, except relieve many from having to meet whatever minimal physical fitness standards they must meet.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:39 PM (Pz4pT)

Sorry I do not believe that is true. I deal with civilian employees of the DOD all the time and they are NOT as responsive or give to many rat's asses what I say or need. Those Military whom I interact with, especially, those I command either give a rat's ass or know they have to since I out rank them

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:42 PM (Ozsfq)

383 Yeah Scoggdog. You tell em. Explain to Nevergiveup there how he's going to open fire on all of us.

Posted by: Buzzion at September 03, 2016 12:43 PM (bMG0w)

384 A draft is involuntary servitude, i.e., slavery. Period, full stop. The Founders would have been horrified at the prospect.

Oh ... but involuntary servitude is good for the servant, if it's supervised by the "Right People" and done for the "Right Reasons".

Like I say time and time and time again - most on the Left and most on the Right disagree on the Ends. But the Means ? A hell of a lot more in common than not.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:44 PM (fiGNd)

385 Yeah.... Thomas Jefferson and George Washington would be horrified at the prospect of slavery....

Posted by: Buzzion at September 03, 2016 12:46 PM (bMG0w)

386 Yeah Scoggdog. You tell em. Explain to Nevergiveup there how he's going to open fire on all of us.

I don't think he would.

But he wasn't at Kent State.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:48 PM (fiGNd)

387 Those Military whom I interact with, especially, those I command either give a rat's ass or know they have to since I out rank them
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:42 PM (Ozsfq)

Almost ALL of the military operates on a chain of command principle that varies little from civilian power and control. Frankly, if you are not in MY chain of command, I couldn't care less what your rank is. I might have to salute you when I pass you by, but otherwise, you're nothing to me.

And even within units, enlisted personnel spend the vast majority of their time following the orders of NCOs, in other words, direct supervisors. If... and that's a big IF, they see their commanding officers on any given day, that person probably knows very little of what they do, on the job.

Of course there are exceptions to this, and frankly, I know little of how a medical facility operates, chain of command-wise. But other non-combat personnel? It's essentially civilian government work.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:48 PM (Pz4pT)

388 A draft is involuntary servitude, i.e., slavery. Period, full stop. The Founders would have been horrified at the prospect.

It wasn't even theoretical for them, because the British routinely used press gangs to force unwilling young men into their Army and Navy.
Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 12:41 PM (sdi6R)

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I knew a lot of draftees when I was in the military. None of them were slaves. We all got payed the same according to our rank, whether a draftee or volunteer.

And, yes, there is service involved. Most of the time unthanked service. That's why refer to the military as being in service to the country. I wear my past service as a badge of honor.

But I guess some Americans refuse to make that sacrifice.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 12:49 PM (Fmupd)

389 Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:48 PM (Pz4pT)

Yeah we'll have to agree to disagree.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:50 PM (Ozsfq)

390
A draft is involuntary servitude, i.e., slavery. Period, full stop. The Founders would have been horrified at the prospect.

Except you get paid and are well fed and receive quality healtcare.

Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at September 03, 2016 12:50 PM (lKyWE)

391 Here's one for MH's "genius" award. Stupid crook uses his wanted poster for his Facebook figure.
http://bit.ly/2bJus1g
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 06:03 AM (mpXpK)

The unspoken truth is that crime and low intelligence are inextricably - and probably functionally - linked. People who are too stupid to get what they want by legal means, and/or too stupid to anticipate consequences, commit crimes.

I previously told the story of the husband of an acquaintance who burgled a house, then called the homeowner and offered to sell his stuff back to him. ("Pay me ransom or the TV gets it.") He shows up with the stuff (aka "evidence"), and is astonished to find the police waiting.

Then he gets out of prison, and having failed to appreciate the small but noticeable flaw in his cunning plan, does the exact same thing again.

Now I know liberals and other apologists for criminals like to postulate an army of Dr. Moriartys out there who just never get caught, but for every Bernard Madoff there are probably 100,000 dumb asses like this guy.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at September 03, 2016 12:51 PM (SRKgf)

392 But he wasn't at Kent State.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:48 PM (fiGNd)

National Guard, which already HAS all the authority it needs to operate on national soil.

And really, they were probably more right to have opened fire than anyone these days believes they were.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:51 PM (Pz4pT)

393 But I guess some Americans refuse to make that sacrifice.

Except you get paid and are well fed and receive quality healtcare.

Then both of you ... feel free to send you sons, nephews, cousins, etc... in place of my son, if it comes to that. Be my guest.

My labor, and that of my family, is not owed to you. Or the State.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:52 PM (fiGNd)

394 >>Negative. Had to hock my vinyls and turntable a couple years ago to eat.

Sorry to hear that.

Guy can eat pretty well if he sells his OP Cake Vinyl.

Posted by: garrett at September 03, 2016 12:53 PM (+0EeU)

395 At one level, I view the draft as a form of involuntary servitude

Like high school?

Posted by: t-bird at September 03, 2016 12:53 PM (oFSUK)

396 Cake has one good song: Short Skirt/Long Jacket.

Posted by: Yuimetal at September 03, 2016 12:42 PM (dtWKK)

I've got four albums and love everything by them, especially SS/LJ.

To each their own.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 03, 2016 12:54 PM (CS7jF)

397 So, what ever your talent is, use it, or God will be angry and take your talent away from you and give it to someone who will use it.�At least, that is the way I remember it.Posted by:�Kleigleister�

Funny you should mention that. I never knew of that parable. I used to write software for business purposes. Was really good at it. Could have earned an extra 20k a year, but turned away the work.

But I did write software in my spare time for the nun who was the principal at my kids school. Hooked her up with computers, printers, and custom networked software. She was well provided and sorta pleased. But nun, so nice, but not real friendly.

She gave me a gift one time. A headscratcher. Some sort of needlepoint that referred to using your talent or God would take it away. I thought it a funny way of saying thanks.

Posted by: free range 'sorta' conservative but not 'true' conservative at September 03, 2016 12:54 PM (ZFUt7)

398
A draft is involuntary servitude, i.e., slavery. Period, full stop. The Founders would have been horrified at the prospect.

Except you get paid and are well fed and receive quality healtcare.
Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at September 03, 2016 12:50 PM

Slaves got room and board.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at September 03, 2016 12:55 PM (IqV8l)

399 Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:48 PM (Pz4pT)

Yeah we'll have to agree to disagree.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:50 PM (Ozsfq)

No problems. Honestly, once I got my edgamacation, I considered going back into the military, as an officer. I'm pretty sure I'm too old now, but there are people in my field, both uniformed and non-uniformed, doing essentially the same job. It's not out of the realm of possibility I could go back to working on a military post, as a civilian at some point in the future. Not going to say any more than that about it, but I think I could do some good. In that role, with or without a uniform.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:55 PM (Pz4pT)

400 And really, they were probably more right to have opened fire than anyone these days believes they were.

Keep that in mind, in the days to come.

If you forget, I'll remind you.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:57 PM (fiGNd)

401 At one level, I view the draft as a form of involuntary servitude
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Like high school?
Posted by: t-bird at September 03, 2016 12:53 PM (oFSUK)

Not unlike when I come home and have to clean up after my "kids."

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:57 PM (Pz4pT)

402 The first full time draft was passed by Congress in 1863. But you could buy your way out of it. The first real draft was passed by congress in 1917 because commie Wilson wanted to rely on the draft for soldiers in WWI which was an unpopular war.

That law was challenged in court as a violation of the 13th amendment which it probably is. But like the courts of today, the Supreme Court cared more for outcome than legality and they upheld the law.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 12:58 PM (mpXpK)

403 Even if I had opened Fire at Kent State...no assurance that "I" would have hit anything or anyone! LOL

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 12:58 PM (Ozsfq)

404 Keep that in mind, in the days to come.

If you forget, I'll remind you.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:57 PM (fiGNd)

You won't have to. Here, lemme make this easier for you. Last year, in Ferguson, when the Governor told the National Guard to stand down, I think we would all have been better off, had there been situations that one night when instead they had opened fire.

Now, hate me if you want.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 12:59 PM (Pz4pT)

405 393
My labor, and that of my family, is not owed to you. Or the State.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:52 PM (fiGNd)

This.^^

I thank veterans for their service, whether they joined voluntarily or were drafted.

But a draft makes a mockery of America as a "free country". If the country is worth defending, then free citizens will rise to the occasion.

Would anyone in their right mind volunteer to defend the criminal oligarchy that rules us now?

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 12:59 PM (sdi6R)

406 Then both of you ... feel free to send you sons, nephews, cousins, etc... in place of my son, if it comes to that. Be my guest.

My labor, and that of my family, is not owed to you. Or the State.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 12:52 PM (fiGNd)

Ah, yes. Another individual who thinks freedom just perpetuates on it's own without any threats or conflicts or is without any responsibility to preserve it. You are owed your freedom, huh?

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 01:00 PM (Fmupd)

407 Would anyone in their right mind volunteer to defend the criminal oligarchy that rules us now?
Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 12:59 PM (sdi6R)

Because we volunteer to Defend America not the criminal bunch of losers who now lead it. And at least I hope we can change that in November. Sigh

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:00 PM (Ozsfq)

408 Because we volunteer to Defend America not the criminal bunch of losers who now lead it. And at least I hope we can change that in November. Sigh
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:00 PM (Ozsfq)

And Defend The Constitution, when it seems few others are

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:01 PM (Ozsfq)

409 406 Ah, yes. Another individual who thinks freedom just
perpetuates on it's own without any threats or conflicts or is without
any responsibility to preserve it. You are owed your freedom, huh?

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 01:00 PM (Fmupd)

The US has not fought to preserve US freedom since the war of 1812.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:01 PM (mpXpK)

410 The US has not fought to preserve US freedom since the war of 1812.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:01 PM (mpXpK)

Not so sure about that, unless you were eager to speak German or Japanese?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:02 PM (Ozsfq)

411 And really, they were probably more right to have opened fire than anyone these days believes they were.

The disturbing part is that we'll never know; the media have been so Red-penetrated that even if the National Guardsmen had been in a Blackhawk Down situation, the story the MSM would put out would make it sound like the Malmedy massacre.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at September 03, 2016 01:03 PM (SRKgf)

412 "Would anyone in their right mind volunteer to defend the criminal oligarchy that rules us now?"

In my work I often talk with young people just starting out. I used to suggest the military to many of them as one good option to consider. I can no longer in good conscience do that.

And I say that as a person who holds our veterans in the highest possible regard.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 01:04 PM (97XyN)

413 Not so sure about that, unless you were eager to speak German or Japanese?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:02 PM (Ozsfq)

I know a guy, 90 something years old, volunteered for the Coast Guard not long after Pearl Harbor. Within days of leaving him, he was on a ship off the coast of North Carolina, on the lookout for German subs.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:05 PM (Pz4pT)

414 410 Not so sure about that, unless you were eager to speak German or Japanese?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:02 PM (Ozsfq)

Neither the Germans nor the Japanese wanted war with the US. The Japanese launched on Pearl Harbor thinking they could settle a truce soon after.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:05 PM (mpXpK)

415 Within days of leaving him,
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:05 PM (Pz4pT)

Home. Not "him."

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:05 PM (Pz4pT)

416 Neither the Germans nor the Japanese wanted war with the US. The Japanese launched on Pearl Harbor thinking they could settle a truce soon after.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:05 PM (mpXpK)

????

Yeah, No. LOL

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:05 PM (Ozsfq)

417 Now, hate me if you want.

I don't hate you. I just think you're really naive.

As is your right. But it's not your right to expect me to cooperate with your naivete.

And if you'll dig a little deeper - there was at least one projection of force exercised by Military/Law Enforcement in Ferguson.

Solicited Volunteers were ordered to stand down as they began to protect various businesses via force of arms - under threat of arrest.

So much for that deference to the Constitution.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:06 PM (fiGNd)

418 Donald Trump received a standing ovation at a black church in Detroit today!!!???

HUMA, BRING MY LAMPS!!!

Posted by: Hillary Clinton wearing her winter coat on a 90 degree day at September 03, 2016 01:07 PM (ZFUt7)

419 The disturbing part is that we'll never know; the media have been so Red-penetrated that even if the National Guardsmen had been in a Blackhawk Down situation, the story the MSM would put out would make it sound like the Malmedy massacre.
Posted by: Jay Guevara at September 03, 2016 01:03 PM (SRKgf)

Yeah, I wasn't there. I've seen some efforts to gather truth though, and those efforts are damn near impossible. Due to the settled in stone narrative.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:07 PM (Pz4pT)

420 You are owed your freedom, huh?

I volunteered. My son may, if it suits him.

You won't make him.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:08 PM (fiGNd)

421 I don't hate you. I just think you're really naive.

As is your right. But it's not your right to expect me to cooperate with your naivete.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:06 PM (fiGNd)

No point in arguing. You have your settled opinions. I get the impression you're not going to change them.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:10 PM (Pz4pT)

422 The Philadelphia Eagles are planning to start No. 2 overall pick Carson Wentz, not veteran Chase Daniel, against the visiting Cleveland Browns in Week 1 if the rookie has sufficiently recovered from his rib injury, sources told ESPN.

Wow

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:11 PM (Ozsfq)

423 OT. Do not drive to the 0BX today. Bridges closed. Roads flooded. Wind picking up steam. We thought we were out of the storm winds. We were wrong. Blowing 65 gusting higher

Posted by: LMDOuterbanker at September 03, 2016 01:11 PM (1F6Sr)

424 416 ????

Yeah, No. LOL

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:05 PM (Ozsfq)

The Germans certainly didn't want it. If they had they would have declared war when we fired on one of their submarines before the war was declared.

And the Japanese Navy did not want an actual war with the US because they knew they would lose in the end. But they were forced into it by the upper class military who thought we would negotiate for peace after they sank the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:11 PM (mpXpK)

425
Neither the Germans nor the Japanese wanted war with the US. The Japanese launched on Pearl Harbor thinking they could settle a truce soon after.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:05 PM (mpXpK)

I see,so Japan launched an attack on the U.S.Pacific Fleet because they didn't want war

Posted by: Flawless Male Logic at September 03, 2016 01:13 PM (lKyWE)

426 I volunteered. My son may, if it suits him.

You won't make him.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:08 PM (fiGNd)

And then you'll get to explain to him how he's an evil little thug that is going to gun down American citizens.

Posted by: buzzion at September 03, 2016 01:13 PM (bMG0w)

427 Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:11 PM (mpXpK)

Sorry I don't agree with any of that...But I don't feel like arguing

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:13 PM (Ozsfq)

428 412
In my work I often talk with young people just starting out. I used to suggest the military to many of them as one good option to consider. I can no longer in good conscience do that.
Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 01:04 PM (97XyN)

Our political leadership has repeatedly betrayed the young patriots who joined up in good faith, or were drafted.

Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. Their sacrifices were totally thrown away for political reasons. I'm a civilian who has never served, and I am utterly sickened by it.

I cannot imagine the heartbreak and rage of those who actually did serve, who lost comrades, and those who were maimed for life.

If it were me, I would be looking for revenge.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 01:14 PM (sdi6R)

429 Yeah, I wasn't there. I've seen some efforts to gather truth though, and those efforts are damn near impossible. Due to the settled in stone narrative.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:07 PM (Pz4pT)

Me neither. I could easily imagine a Red agent provocateur taking a pot shot at the National Guard (or something of that ilk to make them think they were in danger), to get them to start shooting. Many was the time in Berkeley when I saw someone a few rows back throw a rock at the cops, since provoking overreaction is Communist Agitation 101.

Having said that, I could also easily imagine a bunch of scared adrenaline-pumping young NG soldiers overreacting. Demonstrations of that era were invariably emotionally charged to the Nth degree.

But now we'll never know.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at September 03, 2016 01:14 PM (SRKgf)

430 And the Japanese Navy did not want an actual war with the US because they knew they would lose in the end. But they were forced into it by the upper class military who thought we would negotiate for peace after they sank the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor.

Seems we've read many of the same books. "Run wild for six months", "rifle behind every blade of grass", and all that.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:15 PM (fiGNd)

431 Neither the Germans nor the Japanese wanted war with the US. The Japanese launched on Pearl Harbor thinking they could settle a truce soon after.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:05 PM (mpXpK)

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Germany declared war on us, first of all. And secondly, it was Japan's intention to control all of the pacific. It's one of the reasons they attacked Pearl. They thought of us as weak and that we would fold like cheap suits. Japan's control of the Pacific alone would have put this country in peril.

And, yes, we fought for the liberation of Europe from a murderous tyrant. It was directly in this nation's interest to do it. It's why the muzzie takeover of Europe now IS a threat to this nation.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 01:16 PM (Fmupd)

432 And then you'll get to explain to him how he's an evil little thug that is going to gun down American citizens.

He's twelve. In the next six years, it's much more likely you'll have to rationalize why some brigade or another was called up to do some work in some city or another.

I have no doubt you'll be able to mentally turn the trick. They had it coming, or something or another.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:17 PM (fiGNd)

433 Sorry I don't agree with any of that...But I don't feel like arguing
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:13 PM (Ozsfq)

Same here. I'm just not in that space today.

I would rather discuss how stupid the Iggles are. Same team that went into this very same weekend last year, having led everyone to believe they would start the season with three QBs on their roster, only to cut Tebow at the last moment, and keep Mark "Butt Tackle" Sanchez as Brittle Bradford's only backup.

So yeah, screw the Iggles. I hope they go 0-16 this year. Unless they play the Rams. And then I hope it's 1-15.

Wait... they play the Giants twice. 3-13.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:17 PM (Pz4pT)

434 And, yes, we fought for the liberation of Europe from a murderous tyrant.

Shit ... I had no idea you were that old.

Thank you for your service.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:19 PM (fiGNd)

435 Our political leadership has repeatedly betrayed the young patriots who joined up in good faith, or were drafted.

Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. Their sacrifices were totally thrown away for political reasons. I'm a civilian who has never served, and I am utterly sickened by it.

I cannot imagine the heartbreak and rage of those who actually did serve, who lost comrades, and those who were maimed for life.

If it were me, I would be looking for revenge.
Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 01:14 PM (sdi6R)

---------------

It all started with our involvement into the UN. Since then, the U.S. has not won any easily winnable wars.

We need to leave the UN. It has much to do with the undoing of this country's power.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 01:21 PM (Fmupd)

436 Having said that, I could also easily imagine a bunch of scared adrenaline-pumping young NG soldiers overreacting. Demonstrations of that era were invariably emotionally charged to the Nth degree.

But now we'll never know.
Posted by: Jay Guevara at September 03, 2016 01:14 PM (SRKgf)

Which of course, IS part of the equation. If you put a lethal weapon into the hands of somebody with little training, bad things can and do happen.

If there are agitators... and yes indeed there are, including today where cops are under fire, the result is going to be dead bodies, some of which can be used as part of the propaganda war.

Not unlike the Palestinians tucking teddy bears in rubble after an Israeli strike.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:23 PM (Pz4pT)

437 Hearts and minds.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at September 03, 2016 01:23 PM (IqV8l)

438 Not unlike the Palestinians tucking teddy bears in rubble after an Israeli strike.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:23 PM (Pz4pT)

And directing it back to the stupidity of criminals, they leave them in pristine condition. Don't even bother to cover them in dust and tear an arm.

Posted by: buzzion at September 03, 2016 01:25 PM (bMG0w)

439 Thank you for your service.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:19 PM (fiGNd)

We, those of us who did serve, form a bond with others, across all sorts of boundaries, including generations.

Now please drop the attitude.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:26 PM (Pz4pT)

440 431
And, yes, we fought for the liberation of Europe from a murderous tyrant. It was directly in this nation's interest to do it. It's why the muzzie takeover of Europe now IS a threat to this nation.
Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 01:16 PM (Fmupd)

And we allied with another murderous tyrant to do it, and gave him control of Eastern Europe when it was over.

Newsflash: Both the European and American governments are totes OK with a muzzie takeover.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 01:26 PM (sdi6R)

441 Shit ... I had no idea you were that old.

Thank you for your service.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:19 PM (fiGNd)

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Cute. I'm an American from a nation of Americans. When I say we, I say it as an American no matter which era I grew up.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 01:26 PM (Fmupd)

442 >>>First, I find the constant resort to what I'll call argumentum ad masculinum tedious. Every day, I hear people telling me that I need to "man up" and support Trump as if this is some kind of dick-measuring exercise. I am confident enough in my manhood, such as it is, that it doesn't hinge upon whom I support for the chief executive of one of the three branches of federal government.<<<

Goldberg is cracking up. Let's hope he has a soft place to land when he bursts into flames like an Elon Musk transport.

Posted by: Fritz at September 03, 2016 01:28 PM (HVQlX)

443 431 Germany declared war on us, first of all. And
secondly, it was Japan's intention to control all of the pacific. It's
one of the reasons they attacked Pearl. They thought of us as weak and
that we would fold like cheap suits. Japan's control of the Pacific
alone would have put this country in peril.

And, yes, we fought for the liberation of Europe from a murderous
tyrant. It was directly in this nation's interest to do it. It's why
the muzzie takeover of Europe now IS a threat to this nation.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 01:16 PM (Fmupd)

Japan needed oil badly. They even offered to negotiate getting out of China if the US would remove the oil embargo. Dean Atchinson's big mouth tied FDR's hands and he refused to meet for negotiations. That is what sparked the attack on Pearl harbor.

They actually thought it would bring the US to the table. As for Germany, we declared war on them only a few hours after they declared war on us. We didn't even know they had declared when we made ours and certainly not when FDR asked for the declaration.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:28 PM (mpXpK)

444 We, those of us who did serve, form a bond with others, across all sorts of boundaries, including generations.

Twice with that assumption now. Like I said, I volunteered. Served my full enlistment. Honorable Discharge.

Now please drop the attitude.

Seems to me it runs both ways.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:29 PM (fiGNd)

445 443
Japan needed oil badly. They even offered to negotiate getting out of China if the US would remove the oil embargo.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:28 PM (mpXpK)

If we had made a deal with them, today's SJWs would accuse us of complicity in Japan's war crimes. Which would be kind of true.

(Remember when "No War For Oil" was a thing?)

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 01:34 PM (sdi6R)

446 Twice with that assumption now. Like I said, I volunteered. Served my full enlistment. Honorable Discharge.

Seems to me it runs both ways.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:29 PM (fiGNd)

I made no assumptions, merely made a statement of fact. Those of us who served form a bond. Now, I'll amend that... unless one chooses NOT to be part of that bonded group. Which is your right.

You seem to be itching for a fight. I'll not give you one.

We're done.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:34 PM (Pz4pT)

447 Seems to me it runs both ways.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:29 PM (fiGNd)

----------------

So you spent your time in slavish servitude. Did you volunteer?.

Posted by: Soona at September 03, 2016 01:35 PM (Fmupd)

448 People we are all basically on the same side.. Drinks anyone

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:35 PM (Ozsfq)

449 445 If we had made a deal with them, today's SJWs would accuse us of complicity in Japan's war crimes. Which would be kind of true.

(Remember when "No War For Oil" was a thing?)

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 01:34 PM (sdi6R)

Liberal will accuse the US of war crimes no matter what we do. Hell they do it when we are not even in a war.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:36 PM (mpXpK)

450 We're done.

Agreed.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:36 PM (fiGNd)

451 I guess we are not going to get an elbow thread.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:37 PM (mpXpK)

452 O/T-Sitting here watching OU/Houston and it's pretty good little game.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 01:38 PM (UaOEc)

453 Weirdest news of the week for me? You can cause a major embarrassing incident at an international sporting event one week, get reamed by your country...

And the next week get booked to be on Dancing with the Stars, I assume in an attempt at a publicity ratings-getting redemption arc.

Ryan Lochte, whatever you are paying your agent, double it. Thank your lucky stars they managed to swing this.

Also in weird news, rick perry will also be on dancing with the stars. Weird news, weird times.

Posted by: LizLem at September 03, 2016 01:40 PM (KBjDG)

454 453
Also in weird news, rick perry will also be on dancing with the stars. Weird news, weird times.
Posted by: LizLem at September 03, 2016 01:40 PM (KBjDG)

It's a stupid time to be alive, as the saying goes.

Posted by: rickl at September 03, 2016 01:42 PM (sdi6R)

455 I like Cake (the group and the confectionery) and the fact Bradford is gone.

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 01:42 PM (0G2eQ)

456 Ryan Lochte, whatever you are paying your agent, double it. Thank your lucky stars they managed to swing this.

Also in weird news, rick perry will also be on dancing with the stars. Weird news, weird times.
Posted by: LizLem at September 03, 2016 01:40 PM (KBjDG)

Unless I'm mistaken, Lochte has dropped pretty far off the radar already, hasn't he?

I still think what he did was nowhere as egregious as the media made it out to be, and I suspect all parties are equally anxious to forget it ever happened... whatever IT was.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:43 PM (Pz4pT)

457 "Weird news, weird times.

It's a stupid time to be alive, as the saying goes."

As we've seen so many times now, Rick's dick must be 4' long. He can't get off of it.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 01:44 PM (UaOEc)

458 As we've seen so many times now, Rick's dick must be 4' long. He can't get off of it.

It's going to look real bad when he forgets that third dance step.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:45 PM (fiGNd)

459 Looking forward to Dancing with the Stars, especially my favorite three dances, the fox trot, the .........

Never mind.

Posted by: Rick Perry at September 03, 2016 01:48 PM (ZFUt7)

460 To any Morons near a sports-book ... the Southern Miss. is getting 7.5 against Kentucky tonite.

That's not a bet. That's an investment.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:49 PM (fiGNd)

461 The thing about America is we've never had an empire, though we were and are powerful enough to create one and hold it is we choose to. We are actually the first country in history that COULD but which didn't.

Sure we have an economic empire, which is different. We fight for freedom and only ask for enough land to bury our dead.

Posted by: Sharkman at September 03, 2016 01:50 PM (aZ4DX)

462 I must have been under a rock.......I didn't know John Saunders died.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 01:51 PM (UaOEc)

463 The AP top 25 best looking college cheerleaders.

http://bit.ly/2cy7mdY

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 01:51 PM (mpXpK)

464 Did have to ( well it was sort of voluntary) work today.

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 01:51 PM (0G2eQ)

465 I must have been under a rock.......I didn't know John Saunders died.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 01:51 PM (UaOEc)

Less than a month ago, I think. Takes me a moment to remember though, ESPN personality, or guy on the wrong end of the Clinton's enemy's list.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:53 PM (Pz4pT)

466 464 Did have to ( well it was sort of voluntary) work today.

If you asked for the job ... tough shit.

Now - if they literally dragged you in there - let me know. I got Southwest Points out the ass. I can get there quick.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:54 PM (fiGNd)

467 I must have been under a rock.......I didn't know John Saunders died.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 01:51 PM (UaOEc)

who's John Saunders? And why do we have a gardening thread?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:55 PM (Ozsfq)

468 who's John Saunders? And why do we have a gardening thread?

Pretty decent ESPN announcer. Black guy, 50s or so, graying hair, kept his politics out of the mic and focused on the action.

One of the few I'd listen to, on the few days I listen at all.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 01:57 PM (fiGNd)

469 who's John Saunders? And why do we have a gardening thread?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 01:55 PM (Ozsfq)

Worked for ESPN.

I have always wondered the same thing re: Gardening thread. Seems to me, if you like gardening, on a Saturday late morning/early afternoon, you're out gardening. Not inside with us trolls, talking about it.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:58 PM (Pz4pT)

470 "who's John Saunders? "

Former ESPN announcer. Always seemed like good, pleasant guy.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 01:58 PM (UaOEc)

471 No, I was asked and could have said no, but I want to stay on that job and think is a good thing to "volunteer ".
And the OT will help.

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 02:01 PM (0G2eQ)

472 The "Internet" and some sites in Israel are speculating the explosion of the Space X rocket was not accident and point to "Drone" flying by the launch site at the time of the explosion?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 02:02 PM (Ozsfq)

473 Not inside with us trolls, talking about it.

I do my shit early morning and late nite. So - plenty of time to get into pissy mid-day discussions with folks I probably agree with 75% of the time.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:03 PM (fiGNd)

474 "No, I was asked and could have said no, "

Don't fee bad. Apart from today (I'm watching ball today, dammit) most of what I've got planned for Labor Day Weekend is........labor.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 02:03 PM (UaOEc)

475 So - plenty of time to get into pissy mid-day discussions with folks I probably agree with 75% of the time.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:03 PM (find)

I don't agree with myself 75% of the time.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 02:05 PM (Ozsfq)

476 Besides Labor day seems so socialists to me. Still have two days off.

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 02:05 PM (0G2eQ)

477 Agree on the Southern Miss plus 7.5 vs Kentucky.

I don't gamble any more, but that's tempting.

I don't drink any more either.

A fucking angel, I am.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 02:06 PM (97XyN)

478 Apart from today (I'm watching ball today, dammit) most of what I've got planned for Labor Day Weekend is........labor.

Material gets delivered Tuesday - so all I got to do today is fill carpenter bee holes in the joists. Staining tomorrow and Monday. Thank God Home Depot is running late.

Ricardo - I've never used the Stimson Stringer Hangers before. Does it matter "where" on the bracket I make the bend ?

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:06 PM (fiGNd)

479 477 I don't drink any more either.

A fucking angel, I am.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 02:06 PM (97XyN)

I don't drink any more either. Don't drink any less either.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 02:07 PM (mpXpK)

480 "And why do we have a gardening thread? "

In case someone comes up with a vegetable that has four 2,000 calorie pods that grow and ripen every day that can be picked, with each pod filled with a mush that tastes like potatoes and gravy and has a seed that taste like beef steak.

And that you can grow in a sack you hang outdoors.

Posted by: Ok at September 03, 2016 02:08 PM (2yEHG)

481 So - plenty of time to get into pissy mid-day discussions with folks I probably agree with 75% of the time.
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:03 PM (find)

I don't agree with myself 75% of the time.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 02:05 PM (Ozsfq)

I'm still not used to being "free" on Saturdays. Or, I guess I am, because it's been a few months now. I just haven't decided how to spend the time fruitfully, other than indoor crep I don't have time for during the week. Much of it computer related. Because, damn, I don't want to run that vacuum cleaner.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 02:09 PM (Pz4pT)

482 In case someone comes up with a vegetable that has four 2,000 calorie pods that grow and ripen every day that can be picked, with each pod filled with a mush that tastes like potatoes and gravy and has a seed that taste like beef steak.

And that you can grow in a sack you hang outdoors.

If you don't mind - I'm keeping that.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:09 PM (fiGNd)

483 I still think what he did was nowhere as egregious as the media made it out to be, and I suspect all parties are equally anxious to forget it ever happened... whatever IT was.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 01:43 PM (Pz4pT)

The media did more investigative journalism about a bad boy swimmer's vacay gone wrong than they have about a feeble cankled presidential nominee. Every day they beclown themselves more.

Posted by: LizLem at September 03, 2016 02:10 PM (KBjDG)

484 Because, damn, I don't want to run that vacuum cleaner.

Well ... I got this deck to finish. And like I said - Southwest Points out the ass ... like Hope Solo Out the Ass ...

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:11 PM (fiGNd)

485 ...in a sack you hang outdoors.

Posted by: Ok at September 03, 2016 02:08 PM (2yEHG)

Outdoors? I was this close to being on board with it.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 02:11 PM (Pz4pT)

486 453 Weirdest news of the week for me? You can cause a major embarrassing incident at an international sporting event one week, get reamed by your country...
And the next week get booked to be on Dancing with the Stars, I assume in an attempt at a publicity ratings-getting redemption arc.
Ryan Lochte, whatever you are paying your agent, double it. Thank your lucky stars they managed to swing this.
Also in weird news, rick perry will also be on dancing with the stars. Weird news, weird times.
Posted by: LizLem at September 03, 2016 01:40 PM (KBjDG)

Some would consider that an aggravating offense.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at September 03, 2016 02:11 PM (SRKgf)

487 I like the weekend Not a Political threads,

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 02:11 PM (0G2eQ)

488 478
Material gets delivered Tuesday - so all I got
to do today is fill carpenter bee holes in the joists. Staining
tomorrow and Monday. Thank God Home Depot is running late.

Ricardo - I've never used the Stimson Stringer Hangers before. Does it matter "where" on the bracket I make the bend ?

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:06 PM (fiGNd)

I hate those dirty little sons o bitches as old Slim Pickens used to say. They have about eaten up the rafters in my shed overhang where I park my la2wn tractor.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at September 03, 2016 02:11 PM (mpXpK)

489 I'm still not used to being "free" on Saturdays. Or, I guess I am, because it's been a few months now. I just haven't decided how to spend the time fruitfully, other than indoor crep I don't have time for during the week. Much of it computer related. Because, damn, I don't want to run that vacuum cleaner.
Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 02:09 PM (Pz4pT)

I hardly ever have a saturday off. IN the winter I work one saturday a month in Office and and on Duty at least 2 Saturdays a month with The Navy, maybe even 3. So this is a rarity of me

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 02:12 PM (Ozsfq)

490 ...and point to "Drone" flying by the launch site at the time of the explosion?...

That drone looks like the UFOs that were all being videoed when Jonathan Frakes was hosting "best evidence" TV show.

Posted by: Ok at September 03, 2016 02:12 PM (2yEHG)

491 476 Besides Labor day seems so socialists to me. Still have two days off.
Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 02:05 PM (0G2eQ)

It was May Day, moved back a few months so as not to validate the former, frankly Communist, observation.

Posted by: Jay Guevara at September 03, 2016 02:12 PM (SRKgf)

492 Vic ... I shit you not ... At first I thought you were talking about the Stimson Hangers. I was thinking "oh shit, I screwed up".

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:13 PM (fiGNd)

493 I like the gardening thread on Saturdays, good day for threads people can mosey through during the day. Plus if you have immediate questions the Horde mind can answer ASAP.

Posted by: LizLem at September 03, 2016 02:13 PM (KBjDG)

494 Well ... I got this deck to finish. And like I said - Southwest Points out the ass ... like Hope Solo Out the Ass ...
Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:11 PM (fiGNd)

My dad taught me years ago, what I am best at, carpentry-wise, is holding the other end of the board when someone else is operating the saw. Or going and getting that bag of nails out of the basement.

Posted by: BurtTC at September 03, 2016 02:13 PM (Pz4pT)

495 I like the weekend Not a Political threads,
Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 02:11 PM (0G2eQ)

everything is political with in 70 days

My wife bought some "heirloom" tomatoes..THIS is what I remember tomatoes tasting like. ALL the new ones taste like plastic to me

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 02:14 PM (Ozsfq)

496 I like the weekend Not a Political threads,

And I certainly did more than my part to screw that up. And for that - I apologize to everyone. Wasn't the time to bring my "unique" perspective on that sort of thing.

I was in the wrong.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:16 PM (fiGNd)

497 Hey, all. Lazy Saturday afternoon and I'm busy putting off all kinds of things.

Posted by: iforgot says God bless Drooper at September 03, 2016 02:17 PM (5o5ek)

498 If you got me a nice Jazzy I could do dancing with the stars...

Needing legs to dance is ableist! I'll be the first the break the abled ceiling.

Posted by: Hillary Cleeenton at September 03, 2016 02:21 PM (KBjDG)

499 Serina Williams looks like a man playing against women...Sigh

Posted by: Nevergiveup at September 03, 2016 02:23 PM (Ozsfq)

500 Should be out workjng on my hobby or take a bike ride but sitting her jumping between the threads and watching the Harry Potter Weekend.

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 02:24 PM (0G2eQ)

501 Rick Perry's dancing with Ryan Lochte on TV?

Shit, that IS news.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 02:25 PM (97XyN)

502 Should be out workjng on my hobby or take a bike ride but sitting her jumping between the threads and watching the Harry Potter Weekend.

Time to kick it in the ass myself. That damn deck ain't going to remodel itself.

Later all.

Posted by: ScoggDog at September 03, 2016 02:26 PM (fiGNd)

503 "Ricardo - I've never used the Stimson Stringer Hangers before. Does it matter "where" on the bracket I make the bend ?"

I can't help you much there, Scogg, as I'm not much of a building carpenter. If I was building a wood fence at the farm or ranch no problem, but, I can't tell you about building joists. If they're coming from HD I bet someone there can give you a better answer than me.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 02:26 PM (UaOEc)

504 Will look up the thread on the question about joist hangers because not sure why you need to change them. But if a carpentry question ask me, will help all I can.

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 02:29 PM (0G2eQ)

505 Houston's up 9 on OU. Inside the 15 and driving.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 02:34 PM (97XyN)

506 TD Houston.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 02:35 PM (97XyN)

507 Houston up 32-17 now.

We may have an upset in the making.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 02:35 PM (UaOEc)

508 "But if a carpentry question ask me, will help all I can."

I'm glad you volunteered that, it's good to know. The flange he's asking about about appears to be a customizable one that you can bend/cut as needed as opposed to one purposely formed for a specific size or shape or angle.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 02:43 PM (UaOEc)

509

Trump bumper stickers

In LA

No hiklary yet

Posted by: ThunderB at September 03, 2016 02:45 PM (6PCDE)

510 My brother is an OU alum. Any time they play my alma mater, UNT, he gives me shit. Trolling the shit out of him now.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2016 02:45 PM (kTF2Z)

511 Another turnover!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2016 02:47 PM (kTF2Z)

512 Looks like everybody's having their nap.

Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 02:55 PM (UaOEc)

513 Looks like everybody's having their nap.
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at September 03, 2016 02:55 PM (UaOEc)

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That applies to the OU offense as well.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2016 02:56 PM (kTF2Z)

514 Guess someone discovered that steak & potato plant.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2016 03:01 PM (kTF2Z)

515 Pets are nood

Posted by: Duke Lowell at September 03, 2016 03:05 PM (kTF2Z)

516 I get that everybody likes to "dump" bad news on a Friday--and even better at the beginning of a long Holiday weekend. But in this day and age of electronic devices and cellphones (essentially computers), and twitter shouldn't it be different?
It's not like everyone has to sit around and wait until Monday for Cronkite to tell them Something Important happened.

Posted by: JoeF. at September 03, 2016 03:06 PM (EmLPv)

517 And I second what a poster said above. Why is the headline on Drudge making it appear as though some Chinese official molested Obama. He wasn't near the scene.

Drudge is useless on weekends unless there's a shirtless Tebow picture to post....

Posted by: JoeF. at September 03, 2016 03:08 PM (EmLPv)

518 About the parable of the Talent and the huge schlong?

If the ONLY Talent you have IS a big schlong, it would be a sin not to let it go to waste....

Posted by: JoeF. at September 03, 2016 03:10 PM (EmLPv)

519 If the ONLY Talent you have IS a big schlong, it would be a sin not to let it go to waste....

I meant it would be a sin to LET it go to waste....

Posted by: JoeF. at September 03, 2016 03:11 PM (EmLPv)

520 Per "rumors", the Rockies and Braves are sniffing around Tim Tebow, considering making an offer.

Posted by: Lincolntf at September 03, 2016 03:16 PM (2cS/G)

521 "Per "rumors", the Rockies and Braves are sniffing around Tim Tebow, considering making an offer."

Is there a picture of him taking BP without a shirt??

Posted by: Matt Drudge at September 03, 2016 03:18 PM (EmLPv)

522 Oh yeah Oklahoma deserved that number 3 ranking. Drop to mid teens or 20's is the only question for them next week.

Posted by: buzzion at September 03, 2016 03:24 PM (bMG0w)

523 Wow--South AL beat MS State 21-20.

Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at September 03, 2016 03:28 PM (97XyN)

524 Wow--South AL beat MS State 21-20.

That says more about State than South, I think.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 03, 2016 03:33 PM (rwI+c)

525 In other news, we actually felt what I believe was a Oklahoma centered earthquake up here in Omaha, NE this morning. It woke me up from my recovery... I mean sleep.

Very rude.

Posted by: Daniel at September 03, 2016 03:57 PM (Z3ReH)

526 Not sure exactly but if made to bend or form should be ok. If about joist hangers get them in all you can but if missing one or can't get them all in not a big deal. I've cut them down or just used them as a angle on one side.

Posted by: Skip at September 03, 2016 04:34 PM (0G2eQ)

527
It's not like everyone has to sit around and wait until Monday for Cronkite to tell them Something Important happened.

Posted by: JoeF. at September 03, 2016 03:06 PM (EmLPv)
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All I can think is that with reporters and editorialists keeping still for two days and not digging up more facts and angles and opinions and whatnot, the story loses a little air.

Posted by: iforgot says God bless Snorky at September 03, 2016 05:04 PM (5o5ek)

528 I wonder why LSU has so much trouble recruiting QBs. Tigger Choke.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at September 03, 2016 06:54 PM (rwI+c)

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