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Boldini Fete.jpg

Scène de fête
Giovanni Boldini

And from the Cookbook committee:

We are looking for some Horde artists to do some pen-and-ink drawings for our Moron cookbook. We don't need the art just yet until we find out the file lay-outs required by the printer, but we would like to collect some names of artists who might be interested. They can email Weasel and Bluebell at the email address at the cookbook link, which is shared by both of us: recipes at moroncookbook dot com

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM




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1 Nice

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 09:20 AM (J+eG2)

2 Top hat man negotiating a better rate?

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 09:21 AM (UmSfZ)

3 I'll suck your cock for a dollar

Posted by: Woman with red scarf at June 23, 2017 09:21 AM (FZYNt)

4 Speaking of cookbooks, 2 BBQ sauce and one Dry Rub recipes were uploaded last night by the way. Hopefully they make the cut.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 09:22 AM (UmSfZ)

5 Looks to me like a fraternity rape party. Call in the lawyers.

Posted by: JEM at June 23, 2017 09:22 AM (TppKb)

6 How you doing?

Posted by: Woman in purple hat at June 23, 2017 09:23 AM (FZYNt)

7 Carried over from last thread:


If anyone here can pray for me, I need you to.
Please pray for me.

Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:16 AM (Rsi2C)

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 09:23 AM (X6fMO)

8 The LED party lights in the background are a nice touch.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 09:23 AM (l4aLi)

9 Yeah, ah seen da fete and it was pretty swanky.

Posted by: joncelli, Gobsmacked Rage Monkey and Crossbowman at June 23, 2017 09:23 AM (RD7QR)

10 Posted by: Woman with red scarf at June 23, 2017 09:21 AM (FZYNt)

Sigh....

The Horde...always keeping it classy.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at June 23, 2017 09:23 AM (wYseH)

11 Clearly not a Moron bash. Too hoity-toity. Unless the book thread went off on bartender's guides. Then there's no telling.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 23, 2017 09:23 AM (AM1GF)

12 Top hats and whores.

I give it 2 thumbs up

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 09:23 AM (FZYNt)

13 I'll suck your cock for a dollar

Posted by: Woman with red scarf at June 23, 2017 09:21 AM (FZYNt)


**desperately scrambles through wallet**

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 09:24 AM (X6fMO)

14 Well,since this was willowed.The Left is oblivious."Orwell saw Trump coming"

http://tinyurl.com/y7hhef5k

Posted by: steevy at June 23, 2017 09:24 AM (rmVvL)

15 Le Cat House

Posted by: rickb223 at June 23, 2017 09:24 AM (j+h+K)

16 This is bad art.
If you do art, don't do art like this.

No feeling, no clarity, no insight, no reflection. Just smears of paint that vaguely resemble something that looks like it might be human.

Paintings of a mad man.

Posted by: Reginold Fineman at June 23, 2017 09:24 AM (m9X4Y)

17 Psssst, I like my bathtub gin fizzy.

Posted by: woman in the red scarf at June 23, 2017 09:25 AM (UmSfZ)

18 I'm not wearing a corset or any pantaloons.

Posted by: The Woman in Red at June 23, 2017 09:25 AM (uqxzf)

19 repost new anthology featuring SF with USA values on myblog

link in nic

Posted by: @votermom @vm pimping great books usually free or sale at June 23, 2017 09:26 AM (hMwEB)

20 Meh.

Posted by: WisRich at June 23, 2017 09:26 AM (G0vdT)

21 The guy with the beard and hat back center looks like he's looking for a dry rub. Or maybe not so dry

Posted by: JEM at June 23, 2017 09:26 AM (TppKb)

22 Party hard!

Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 09:26 AM (0mRoj)

23 I'm guessing the French didn't adhere to Victorian social mores.

Posted by: BignJames at June 23, 2017 09:26 AM (x9c8r)

24 Prayers for L, Elle

Posted by: @votermom @vm pimping great books usually free or sale at June 23, 2017 09:26 AM (hMwEB)

25
After yesterday, no nudes is good news.

Posted by: Slippery Slope Salesman at June 23, 2017 09:26 AM (PduNE)

26 Willowed from previous thread:

L, Elle

if you don't want to say too much here, you can call this number and request prayer anonymously. Sometimes it's hard to get through to a real person-the line is busy, but you can always post a request on line, It does go to prayer groups:

http://prayer-center.upperroom.org
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 23, 2017 09:23 AM (qES5k)

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 23, 2017 09:27 AM (qES5k)

27 MoMee Las Vegas ca. 1889: The Early Years

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at June 23, 2017 09:27 AM (+GtGJ)

28 Boldini was a dago, not a frog!

I guess it's like Puccini's La Boheme: dago artist, frog subject matter.

Posted by: Pete in TX at June 23, 2017 09:28 AM (2RBkF)

29 Free the peanut butter cookie recipe, CBD!

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 23, 2017 09:28 AM (uqxzf)

30 There are many areas of the painting where the white canvas is showing through. Cheap bastard wanted to save paint.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 09:28 AM (l4aLi)

31 *sings*

Mitch McConnell's really neat
He is full of turtle meat
Save My Legacy!
Mitch McConnell!*










*semi-obscure MST3K reference

Posted by: Barack Obama in a Baseball Cap and Short Shorts at June 23, 2017 09:28 AM (9q7Dl)

32 what kind of drawings do bluebell & weasel want - the food, or something else?

Posted by: @votermom @vm pimping great books usually free or sale at June 23, 2017 09:29 AM (hMwEB)

33 "Here, Boldini is certainly depicting the Moulin-Rouge just after it
opened in 1889. The establishment quickly became one of the hot spots of
Parisian nightlife."


Um "hot spots".. that's code, isn't it?

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 09:29 AM (UmSfZ)

34 As art, meh. As social commentary on the state of the country under Trump, how women are forced to prostitute themselves for health insurance under the nasty Republican police state... I could probably sell this to the Atlantic.

Posted by: JEM at June 23, 2017 09:30 AM (TppKb)

35 It's going to be an early night.

Posted by: The Woman in the Lavender Bonnet at June 23, 2017 09:30 AM (uqxzf)

36 Posted by: Reginold Fineman at June 23, 2017 09:24 AM (m9X4Y)

I would submit that the style very effectively reflects the event. You don't just see people existing in a loud nightclub, the smears of paint--the active painting technique--helps one feel it, hear it. Boldini wants you to feel that you just walked in off the dark, quiet street and are immediately assaulted by the noise, lights and colors of this lively bar. It is the "impression" of the nightlife of a large urban metropolis in late-19th century Europe.

Posted by: Kris at June 23, 2017 09:31 AM (nwqNw)

37 Prayers being sent for L,Elle.

Posted by: IrishEi at June 23, 2017 09:31 AM (HiDrR)

38 L'Elle, prayers for you. And {{{hugs}}}

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 09:32 AM (PY9jH)

39 artist born to lose to Toulouse.

Posted by: mnw at June 23, 2017 09:33 AM (ezX5B)

40 Pirelli!

Was going to post the old joke about uphill/downhill rain snow and going flat but it might get me banned.

Posted by: JEM at June 23, 2017 09:34 AM (TppKb)

41 Standing top hat guy appears to be getting serviced.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 09:34 AM (l4aLi)

42 Now this I like.

Posted by: josephistan at June 23, 2017 09:34 AM (ANIFC)

43 3 I'll suck your cock for a dollar
Posted by: Woman with red scarf


I'll be right back Monday morning after the banks open!

Posted by: M. Dude at June 23, 2017 09:35 AM (uJqEF)

44
Just smears of paint that vaguely resemble something that looks like it might be human.

Posted by: Reginold Fineman at June 23, 2017 09:24 AM (m9X4Y)







Errr, our host is a frickin' Ewok. Of COURSE it only resembles something human.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at June 23, 2017 09:35 AM (XWkhW)

45 Moulin Rouge was no cathouse. Give that up. Rich guys took their mistresses there.

16

You & I are obviously looking at different paintings. This one is OK, imo.

Posted by: mnw at June 23, 2017 09:36 AM (ezX5B)

46 Woman in the purple hat seems pleased with the terms conditions proposed by the man in the top hat.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at June 23, 2017 09:36 AM (jxbfJ)

47 Thank you all so much. So very much. Someone asked in the last comment thread what I need prayers for. Prayers for fortitude. I need strength that I have a limited supply of. Please pray for more strength. And for the right words. I have been dealing with a bunch of nasty difficult people for the last two weeks and it has wiped me out. It will all end today in a few hours when I have to give a public testimonial. I need the right words. You would all be proud of me. I have been kicking all kinds of ass and taking names, but I'm exhausted. I just need to do it one more time and get through the next few hours. Please pray for me.

Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:37 AM (Rsi2C)

48 SCROTUS travel ban ruling imminent.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 09:38 AM (l4aLi)

49 It's going to be an early night.
Posted by: The Woman in the Lavender Bonnet at June 23, 2017 09:30 AM (uqxzf)
___



You got that right!

Posted by: Bill Cosby at June 23, 2017 09:38 AM (UmSfZ)

50 >>34
As art, meh. As social commentary on the state of the country under
Trump, how women are forced to prostitute themselves for health
insurance under the nasty Republican police state... I could probably
sell this to the Atlantic. Posted by: JEM at June 23, 2017 09:30 AM (TppKb)

The Atlantic's orientation has gone beyond predictably Left to a house style that's just-damned-peculiar-and-offnote, so your pitch will need a wrinkle. I'd suggest something like "women forced to prostitute themselves for health insurance under the nasty Republican police state...to the eager-but-flaccid senior golf-set at upscale New Mexico residential trailer parks."

It's an odd publication anymore.

Posted by: General Zod at June 23, 2017 09:38 AM (Bdeb0)

51 43
3 I'll suck your cock for a dollar

Posted by: Woman with red scarf



I'll be right back Monday morning after the banks open!

Posted by: M. Dude at June 23, 2017 09:35 AM (uJqEF)

I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a bjer today

Posted by: Wimpy at June 23, 2017 09:38 AM (jxbfJ)

52 Standing top hat guy appears to be getting serviced.
Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 09:34 AM (l4aLi)

Uhh.... no he's not. Click on the larger link. What you're imagining is actually the feathers n that hat of the woman in front.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 23, 2017 09:38 AM (qES5k)

53 Fetes don't fail me now! hic

Posted by: Hillary Wittery Vol. 1 at June 23, 2017 09:39 AM (bc2Lc)

54 Willowed:

Why don't we make a little switch: Vets can show up at any hospital and get free care. Illegals and drug addicts can go to VA hospitals.

Brilliant in conception and efficacy. It would get a "that's not who we are" from Eddie Munster so fast you wouldn't even notice the strings tighten

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 23, 2017 09:39 AM (y7DUB)

55 >>43
3 I'll suck your cock for a dollar
Posted by: Woman with red scarf

What will you do for a Klondike bar?

Posted by: General Zod at June 23, 2017 09:39 AM (Bdeb0)

56 Kris at June 23, 2017 09:31 AM


mmmmm. yes, after a second look, I see your point.

Posted by: Reginold Fineman at June 23, 2017 09:40 AM (m9X4Y)

57 I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a bjer today
Posted by: Wimpy

you should get 2 bj's so you can come back and give me one

Posted by: Barack Obama at June 23, 2017 09:40 AM (FZYNt)

58 Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:37 AM (Rsi2C)

**hugs**

Stay frosty. You can do it!

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 09:40 AM (X6fMO)

59 The Wrong Picture: Not A Muldoon Limerick

The gallery once did refuse
A young lady of stylings obtuse
The dress code, it did say
For virtue and Monet
But the woman was simply Toulouse...

Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 23, 2017 09:40 AM (AM1GF)

60 I just need to do it one more time and get through the next few hours.
____


L'Elle, I learned a while back that I can do anything if I know I don't have to do it forever. You got this.

Posted by: Bill Cosby at June 23, 2017 09:40 AM (UmSfZ)

61 Uhh.... no he's not. Click on the larger link. What you're imagining is actually the feathers n that hat of the woman in front.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 23, 2017 09:38 AM (qES5k)


I want to marry that hat then.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 09:41 AM (l4aLi)

62 What will you do for a Klondike bar?
Posted by: General Zod

who wants a Klondike bar that smells like shit?

Posted by: Barack Obama at June 23, 2017 09:41 AM (FZYNt)

63 Welp if it's asskicking in need of support, prayers for L, Elle.

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 23, 2017 09:41 AM (y7DUB)

64 ugh, off Fat Albert sock.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 09:41 AM (UmSfZ)

65 "you should get 2 bj's so you can come back and give me one"


Ah...a real shipmate


(Just the punchline)

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 09:43 AM (J+eG2)

66 The late 1800's version of a beer tent.

Posted by: Berserker- Dragonheads Division at June 23, 2017 09:45 AM (aMlLZ)

67 63 Welp if it's asskicking in need of support, prayers for L, Elle.

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 23, 2017 09:41 AM (y7DUB)

+1

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 09:45 AM (l4aLi)

68 " I have been dealing with a bunch of nasty difficult people for the last two weeks and it has wiped me out. It will all end today in a few hours when I have to give a public testimonial."

Making an admission in open court as part of a plea bargain is always stressful.

Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 09:46 AM (0mRoj)

69 The concept of the upscale New Mexico trailer park is an absolute win. I will get working on that one right away

Posted by: JEM at June 23, 2017 09:46 AM (TppKb)

70 So much fail in one article


First report on the USS Fitzgerald collision

http://freebeacon.com/national-security/freighter-autopilot-hit-us-destroyer/

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 09:46 AM (J+eG2)

71 Realism sucks. Too stilted and confining. I could fix that painting in 10 minutes with a quart of red, blue and black. Just sayin'.

Posted by: Jackson Pollock at June 23, 2017 09:47 AM (7iUYS)

72 L, Elle-

You'll do fine at the testimonial. If you don't do this already. you might try the deep breathing method before you speak. The 4-7-8 method, Breath in for for 4 second, hold you breath for 7 seconds, then breathe out for 8 seconds. i like to say something faith related as i do this such: Breath in "Lord Christ have mercy" and breathing out "I know your Holy Spirit it with me."

O creator and mighty Lord, who loves Elle, send you have promised strength for the weak, rest for the laborers, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy, undying love, O loving Lord, send your Holy Spirit upon L Elle, Give her every good blessing to do what she has to do and do it well. Give her your words and your wisdom. I ask it in Jesu's name. Amen

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 23, 2017 09:47 AM (qES5k)

73 Thank you all so much. So very much. Someone asked
in the last comment thread what I need prayers for. Prayers for
fortitude. I need strength that I have a limited supply of. Please
pray for more strength. And for the right words. I have been dealing
with a bunch of nasty difficult people for the last two weeks and it has
wiped me out. It will all end today in a few hours when I have to give
a public testimonial. I need the right words. You would all be proud
of me. I have been kicking all kinds of ass and taking names, but I'm
exhausted. I just need to do it one more time and get through the next
few hours. Please pray for me.

Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:37 AM (Rsi2C)


God bless you. You're an 'ette. We've got your back.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 09:48 AM (PY9jH)

74 We wonder if Trump's Russian counterparts hacked the Auto-Pilot. Seems plausible.

Posted by: MSM at June 23, 2017 09:48 AM (l4aLi)

75 BBIAB

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 09:48 AM (J+eG2)

76 @16 Also, no trees.

Good chance they're all "Snipers," though, IYGWIM.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at June 23, 2017 09:49 AM (H5rtT)

77 Somebody actually painted a dude getting a handy?

Posted by: blaster at June 23, 2017 09:49 AM (0+824)

78 77 Somebody actually painted a dude getting a handy?
Posted by: blaster

oil based or latex?

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 09:50 AM (FZYNt)

79 Sending prayers for strength, L'Elle. Keep kicking ass (there always seems to be plenty around that need it).

And MPPP, if you're still around, I'm sending up prayers for you, as well. I really enjoyed The Director's Cut and hope things work out for you so you can write a sequel -- or five.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at June 23, 2017 09:50 AM (YidHP)

80 That empty chair is about me.

Posted by: Preezy 44 at June 23, 2017 09:50 AM (bc2Lc)

81 ]Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:37 AM (Rsi2C)

Will keep prayers coming throughout the day.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at June 23, 2017 09:50 AM (tJeKM)

82 Wow. That's an interesting new hash I have.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at June 23, 2017 09:51 AM (YidHP)

83 The chick in the purple hat is not waring a braw.

Posted by: blaster at June 23, 2017 09:51 AM (0+824)

84 Making an admission in open court as part of a plea bargain is always stressful.
Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 09:46 AM
****
And that one comment encapsulates everything I love about this place and all of you. I'm about to head out the door to go put some people in their place --- something that should have been done a long, long time ago by someone other than me. I can do it bc I have your prayers. Thank you for that.

Really. Thank you.

Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:51 AM (Rsi2C)

85
I'm a good girl I am, but for a couple of quid I don't have to be

Posted by: TheQuietMan at June 23, 2017 09:52 AM (493sH)

86 Prayers up, L, Elle. You got this!

Posted by: fly gal at June 23, 2017 09:52 AM (gHOvb)

87 Strength for L.Elle and yeah, practice makes perfect. sit down and go through it until you are literally bored by having to do it

Posted by: JEM at June 23, 2017 09:52 AM (TppKb)

88 Yeah, the babe in the red scarf is probably suggesting all sorts of improper * things to the guy drinking next to her.

(Improper for then. Just fine for Pr0nHub viewers today, though.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 09:52 AM (LeI1X)

89 Go get 'em, Elle.

Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 09:53 AM (0mRoj)

90 L,Elle,

As someone said above, you can get through nearly anything if you realize you don't have to do it forever. Stay strong.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 09:53 AM (LeI1X)

91 47 Thank you all so much. So very much. Someone asked in the last comment thread what I need prayers for. Prayers for fortitude. I need strength that I have a limited supply of. Please pray for more strength. And for the right words. I have been dealing with a bunch of nasty difficult people for the last two weeks and it has wiped me out. It will all end today in a few hours when I have to give a public testimonial. I need the right words. You would all be proud of me. I have been kicking all kinds of ass and taking names, but I'm exhausted. I just need to do it one more time and get through the next few hours. Please pray for me.
Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:37 AM (Rsi2C)

Praying for you now, L, Elle. You know what you know. You know it better than anyone else in that room. Do what Fenelon suggested, and remember that you are the expert in this. You are a child of God, and he will be with you through this.

Much love to you, sweet internet friend!

Posted by: moki at June 23, 2017 09:54 AM (V+V48)

92 Born Toulouse.

Posted by: Johnny Thunders at June 23, 2017 09:54 AM (no0Da)

93 88 Yeah, the babe in the red scarf is probably suggesting all sorts of improper * things to the guy drinking next to her.

(Improper for then. Just fine for Pr0nHub viewers today, though.)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 09:52 AM (LeI1X)

Something involving pudding and live squid...

Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 09:54 AM (0mRoj)

94 Obligatory... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQa7SvVCdZk

Posted by: davidt at June 23, 2017 09:54 AM (XoldI)

95 Dear L, Elle. I'm asking the Lord to send big strong angels to be at your side today. Keep that in mind when you need strength. Lean on them. They will be there for you.



Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 09:54 AM (7iUYS)

96
Psssst, I like my bathtub gin fizzy.

Posted by: woman in the red scarf
___________________________

Preach it sister....

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at June 23, 2017 09:54 AM (j/Mlu)

97 Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at June 23, 2017 09:50 AM (YidHP)
****
Shit. You know who I am. I know you do by your nic. Please do not out me here. Please.

Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:54 AM (Rsi2C)

98 Something involving pudding and live squid...
*
*
Calamari Pops (tm)!!!

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 09:55 AM (LeI1X)

99

The woman in the red hat and scarf is telling the guy, Remember when you bet me 5,000 francs that the Prussians could never make it to Paris...?

Posted by: TheQuietMan at June 23, 2017 09:55 AM (493sH)

100 oil based or latex?

Sheep intestine

Posted by: JEM at June 23, 2017 09:55 AM (TppKb)

101 What is happening here is no wonder
All the ladies in here is no blunder
They're all 10's in this bar
All men's eyes filled with stars
Cuz absinthe makes the heart grow fonder

Posted by: naturalfake at June 23, 2017 09:57 AM (NyJwR)

102 oil based or latex?

Sheep intestine




Pro tip: Remove from sheep first!

Posted by: rickb223 at June 23, 2017 09:57 AM (j+h+K)

103 Something involving pudding and live squid...
Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 09:54 AM (0mRoj)

That's a hit kid's show in Japan.

Posted by: josephistan at June 23, 2017 09:58 AM (ANIFC)

104 Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:37 AM

Prayers for you, L, Elle.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 23, 2017 09:58 AM (p+Wdc)

105 ...the smears of paint--the active painting technique--helps one feel it, hear it.


*****

De Fete of Le Duc - a limerick


The scene that you see painted here
Is not a dance hall, as you fear.
It's a Jewish café
And the special today
Is bagels and lox. With a shmear!

Posted by: Muldoon at June 23, 2017 09:59 AM (mvenn)

106 Too busy and too fuzzy - but the colors are nice!

Posted by: TiminAL at June 23, 2017 09:59 AM (8J2ng)

107 The plot thickens. Little Debbie now says the DHS refused to help them when they new DNC was being hacked, for over a year. That means she is accusing Jeh Johnson of lying under oath.


From Weasel Zippers:


https://tinyurl.com/y9cly4xg

Posted by: Javems at June 23, 2017 10:01 AM (yOqwj)

108 Overseas call centers piss me off. Give me an obviously false name with a clearly South Asian accent and try to get information. It could be legit but anyone who thinks I'm trusting that setup is insane.

Plus clearly spoofing a local number to boot?

Seriously, this shit just needs to get shut down.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 23, 2017 10:01 AM (AM1GF)

109 97 Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at June 23, 2017 09:50 AM (YidHP)
****
Shit. You know who I am. I know you do by your nic. Please do not out me here. Please.

Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:54 AM (Rsi2C)
-------------

Hey, L'Elle. This is the only place I use this nic and I don't think anyone I know is familiar with it. Perhaps someone else uses it elsewhere. We probably don't know each other and, in any event, rest assured that if we did, I would never "out" you.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at June 23, 2017 10:02 AM (YidHP)

110 RE: PDT's Legislative Troubles:

The GOP margin in the Senate is so narrow that every one of the usual adzholes (McPain; Murkowski; Graham, others) imagines that he/she has the magic controlling vote. And they're damn near right.

So since these idiots all have egos bigger than Karen Handel's ass, the net result is that PDT can't get anything passed.

The second net result is that the GOP is going to stroll into the 2018 election and run on a platform of, "We wasted the last two years. Now give us another two."

Posted by: mnw at June 23, 2017 10:02 AM (ezX5B)

111 Psssst, I like my bathtub gin fizzy.

Posted by: woman in the red scarf


That reminds me of the story about Natalie Wood, James Dean and Dennis Hopper during the filming of Rebel Without A Cause.

At one point during the shoot, the three of them decided to get away to a cabin in the woods for a weekend sex romp. Dean and Hopper also thought they'd party like old Hollywood in the '20s and fill a bathtub with champagne for Wood.

Which they did. As the two men watched, entranced, Wood slipped off her clothes and climbed into the tub. However, the moment her holy of holies touched the bubbling, fizzy liquid, she screamed, "My pussy's on fire!" and jumped out of the tub, running into her room and slamming the door.

So our two leading men were left with deflating erections and the sad knowledge that there would be no shenanigans for them that weekend.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:02 AM (X6fMO)

112 Posted by: Muldoon at June 23, 2017 09:59 AM (mvenn)

Holy moly! I got a personalized Muldoon limerick! I... I need a moment.

Posted by: Kris at June 23, 2017 10:02 AM (nwqNw)

113 L, Elle, may the Good Lord bless you and everything you do.

Posted by: Decaf at June 23, 2017 10:04 AM (U5yng)

114 08 Overseas call centers piss me off. Give me an obviously false name with a clearly South Asian accent and try to get information. It could be legit but anyone who thinks I'm trusting that setup is insane.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 23, 2017 10:01 AM


Wait, did you call them or did they call you?

If they called you out of the blue, with no prior contact from the company they claim to represent, they're bogus.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at June 23, 2017 10:04 AM (9d741)

115 "My pussy's on fire!" and jumped out of the tub


Dear Penthouse Forum,
I never thought this would happen to me...

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 10:05 AM (UmSfZ)

116 70 So much fail in one article


First report on the USS Fitzgerald collision

http://freebeacon.com/national-security/freighter-autopilot-hit-us-destroyer/

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 09:46 AM (J+eG2)


Stipulating the autopilot theory is true, the Fitzgerald was still at fault by the Rules of the Road. In a crossing or overtaking situation the ship on the right has right-of-way - kinda/sorta like a 4-way stop. The Fitzgerald should have either slowed down or turned to starboard to avoid the collision.

The fact that the CO was still in his cabin when the incident happened means the ship had no track on that contact at all. If a ship is projected to come within 4000 yards (or so, depends on the CO) it's a common standing order to ring him up and let him know.

Posted by: Jeff Weimer at June 23, 2017 10:05 AM (DlGvB)

117 108 Overseas call centers piss me off. Give me an obviously false name with a clearly South Asian accent and try to get information. It could be legit but anyone who thinks I'm trusting that setup is insane.

Plus clearly spoofing a local number to boot?

Seriously, this shit just needs to get shut down.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 23, 2017 10:01 AM (AM1GF)


How may we be helping you today?

Posted by: ZaDeesh @ FTC/FCC Help Line at June 23, 2017 10:05 AM (l4aLi)

118 The plot thickens. Little Debbie now says the DHS refused to help them when they new DNC was being hacked, for over a year. That means she is accusing Jeh Johnson of lying under oath.


From Weasel Zippers:


https://tinyurl.com/y9cly4xg

Posted by: Javems at June 23, 2017 10:01 AM (yOqwj)




Oh please oh please oh please let the Dem civil war begin and make it bloody. Although the probable outcome of a Dem civil war will be the Republicans surrendering

Posted by: TheQuietMan at June 23, 2017 10:05 AM (493sH)

119 L, Elle, I'm late to the thread but rest assured you've got my prayers. Everyone is giving you good advice and I've got nothing to add but this: just ask the Holy Spirit to guide your words. I will pray for that for you.

You can do this.

Posted by: bluebell - Bon appetit! at June 23, 2017 10:05 AM (sBOL1)

120

How ICE Helped Bust Plot to Arm Peruvian Terrorists

http://tinyurl.com/yddggcpx

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 23, 2017 10:06 AM (IqV8l)

121 111

Dean & Hopper still had each other, so what's the problem?

James Dean was nicknamed "the human ashtray" because he liked to have his boyfriends put their cigarettes out on his buttocks.

Posted by: mnw at June 23, 2017 10:07 AM (ezX5B)

122 Wow. How did you get a picture of my Mom's birthday party from last night? the early stages, of course... Saturday's main party still coming up.

'Way back in the upper left, that's Milady and me. Taking down the sniper. Who was Waldo. Dressed as a cat.

Posted by: mindful webworker - art schmart at June 23, 2017 10:07 AM (hpmES)

123 108 Overseas call centers piss me off. Give me an obviously false name with a clearly South Asian accent and try to get information. It could be legit but anyone who thinks I'm trusting that setup is insane.

Plus clearly spoofing a local number to boot?

Seriously, this shit just needs to get shut down.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone

The key is to keep asking them to repeat their question until they decide to hang up

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:08 AM (FZYNt)

124 Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at June 23, 2017 10:02 AM (YidHP)
******
Thank you for saying that. I read your nic and mistook it as a reference to light beer and the business that I own.

I'm calm now.

Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 10:08 AM (SCvwT)

125
Cuz absinthe makes the heart grow fonder


*******

Absinthe Straight With a Twist - a limerick

At the Moulin Rouge, young mistress Wanda
Partied hard with her pal Peter Fonda
He made sounds when passing gas
Like a motorcycle up his ass
As they say-- absinthe makes the fart go "Honda!"

Posted by: Muldoon at June 23, 2017 10:09 AM (mvenn)

126 Brother Cavil, my very favorite is when they spoof my own number. Like they really think they are going to fool anyone into thinking "huh, that call is coming from my own number so it must be legit."

Even Yankees fans could figure that out, probably. Maybe. Possibly? Well, there's a sort of non-zero chance, anyway.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:09 AM (sBOL1)

127 Prayers for you, L'Elle. And here's what I say to myself multiple times a day:

"I can do all thing through Christ, who strenghtens me."

Posted by: Notsothoreau at June 23, 2017 10:09 AM (Lqy/e)

128 I think you;d have to be pretty stupid to think getting into a tub full of fizzy champagne wouldn't hurt sensitive parts, Natalie Wood not the brightest bulb in the box, eh? Sorry about her death, but still.....

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 23, 2017 10:09 AM (qES5k)

129 The plot thickens. Little Debbie now says the DHS refused to help them when they new DNC was being hacked, for over a year. That means she is accusing Jeh Johnson of lying under oath.

Somebody is lying.

I think I'm going to take Johnson as the truth teller here.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at June 23, 2017 10:09 AM (B+qrE)

130 If they called you out of the blue, with no prior contact from the company they claim to represent, they're bogus.

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader


Wouldn't even ID who they were calling for. Yep, bogus.

I've hung up on something like this at least twice a day for the last month. I have a call blocking app that's getting a workout. What the hell?

Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 23, 2017 10:10 AM (AM1GF)

131 It's a real shame more of these old paintings weren't better kept protected from mold and moisture. This was probably a very nice painting once.

Posted by: Agent Cooper at June 23, 2017 10:10 AM (INRVS)

132 124 Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at June 23, 2017 10:02 AM (YidHP)
******
Thank you for saying that. I read your nic and mistook it as a reference to light beer and the business that I own.

I'm calm now.

Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 10:08 AM (SCvwT)
------------

Ok. Thanks for checking back in. I was racking my brain to figure out how we'd know each other. My nic is a reference to the ancient Greek armed citizen-soldiers (long story). I've been at the HQ forever and have always posted under this name, though not that often. Good luck and let us know how everything turns out.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at June 23, 2017 10:11 AM (YidHP)

133 She's a floozy. I know a floozy when I see one.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:11 AM (OdK9v)

134 133 She's a floozy. I know a floozy when I see one.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc.

she likes to swallow?

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:12 AM (FZYNt)

135 It's a real shame more of these old paintings
weren't better kept protected from mold and moisture. This was probably a
very nice painting once.


Posted by: Agent Cooper at June 23, 2017 10:10 AM (INRVS)

I can fix those paintings right up.

Posted by: Cecilia Gimenez at June 23, 2017 10:13 AM (r5KeJ)

136 Muldoon: ...absinthe makes the fart go "Honda!"

* considers hurling another hard rock muffin at Muldoon *

* reads it again - LOLs *

* pushes Muldoon into Gushka's horse's stock tank anyway *

Posted by: mindful webworker - humor is a dangerous business at June 23, 2017 10:14 AM (hpmES)

137 I can fix those paintings right up.
Posted by: Cecilia Gimenez at June 23, 2017 10:13 AM (r5KeJ)
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I always laugh when you show up here, Cecilia.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:14 AM (sBOL1)

138 Jeh Johnson is right!

Posted by: Olsen Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:14 AM (IqV8l)

139 But the woman was simply Toulouse...
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 23, 2017 09:40 AM
~~~~~

Excellent limerick!

Posted by: IrishEi at June 23, 2017 10:14 AM (HiDrR)

140 138 Jeh Johnson is right!
Posted by: Olsen Johnson

I concur

Posted by: Johnson Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:15 AM (FZYNt)

141
She's a floozy. I know a floozy when I see one.

Posted by: Mike Hammer
______________________

This is about me, isn't it?

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at June 23, 2017 10:15 AM (j/Mlu)

142 141
She's a floozy. I know a floozy when I see one.

Posted by: Mike Hammer
______________________

This is about me, isn't it?

*hic*
Posted by: Hillary Clinton

He said floozy, not boozy

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:16 AM (FZYNt)

143 Somebody is lying.

I think I'm going to take Johnson as the truth teller here.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at June 23, 2017 10:09 AM (B+qrE)


You must have the most sensitive micrometer to determine an iota of difference between those lying miserable pieces of shit.

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 23, 2017 10:16 AM (y7DUB)

144 This painting is an interesting composition. The bright colors, exaggerated really, and the eddies of movement throughout the room are captured with Boldini's impasto and swirling style. But within the overall gay (in the old sense before a perfectly good word was bastardized) atmosphere are pockets of intimacy for some of the couples. Their proximity versus the spaciousness of the entire room forms areas of focus.

I don't know if this is simply a scene Boldini found visually interesting, if he was celebrating a culture that could have such excess, or if he was against so much waste and dissipation. I suspect it was the first.

BTW, Giovanni Boldini is known for this technique but some of his portraits are exquisite and remind me of Sargent.

Posted by: JTB at June 23, 2017 10:16 AM (V+03K)

145 Somehow my cell number got on the call list of an IRS scammer. I was getting calls hourly for awhile there.

I did get to where I recognized the numbers, so once when they called I answered "IRS Legal, Compliance Department..." There was a pause and THEY hung up.

And as an aside, always a classic: Tom Mabe pranks a telemarketer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvJQxgtJW94

Posted by: WitchDoktor, AKA VA GOP Sucks at June 23, 2017 10:19 AM (tVWQB)

146 The bright colors, exaggerated really, and the eddies of movement
throughout the room are captured with Boldini's impasto and swirling
style.


I . . . I had impasto once. It was served before the meal for some reason.

Posted by: Kindltot at June 23, 2017 10:20 AM (mkDpn)

147 "she likes to swallow?"

He said "Floozy", not a 10.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:20 AM (J+eG2)

148 Jeh Johnson is right!

Posted by: Olsen Johnson



I concur

Posted by: Johnson Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:15


I agree with Johnson Johnson!

Posted by: The Conceptual Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:20 AM (p+Wdc)

149
I see that Barry is mouthing off about the Republican healthcare plan. Gee, I remember when W. Bush used to opine over everything that Barry did..oh wait..

Posted by: TheQuietMan at June 23, 2017 10:21 AM (493sH)

150 Jeh Johnson is right!

Posted by: Olsen Johnson

I concur

Posted by: Johnson Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:15

I agree with Johnson Johnson!
Posted by: The Conceptual Johnson
-----------

Me too!

Posted by: The Metaphorical Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:22 AM (OdK9v)

151 Posted by: JTB at June 23, 2017 10:16 AM (V+03K)

Yeah. It's really hard to tell his actual opinion about the scene. Are the colors drab because that was the color scheme, or is he commenting on the dark underbelly of modern society? It seems both and neither, like he is depicting what he is experiencing without comment. My understanding of Impressionism is that artists tended to be more optimistic, but there are always exceptions. Pappy Pissarro and the American Ashcans, for example.

Posted by: Kris at June 23, 2017 10:22 AM (nwqNw)

152 "My pussy's on fire!" and jumped out of the tub


*****


There's got to be a limerick in there somewhere.

Posted by: Muldoon at June 23, 2017 10:22 AM (mvenn)

153 The fact that the CO was still in his cabin when the incident happened means the ship had no track on that contact at all. If a ship is projected to come within 4000 yards (or so, depends on the CO) it's a common standing order to ring him up and let him know.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at June 23, 2017 10:05 AM (DlGvB)



I've got a few theories, but my two top at the moment: Fitzgerald had some sort of engineering casualty that took the radars offline. Problem with that theory: it was reported to be a clear night, so lookouts should have still had eyeballs on the freighter.

Theory Two:Fitzgerald's Officer of the Deck was an arrogant jerkwad who did nothing because "we're a US warship, the freighter will change course to avoid us." I say this based on having seen the same behavior, i.e. believing that because you're a US warship that rules of the road only apply when you want them to, in action previously (with the carrier Lincoln, no less).

Posted by: Country Singer at June 23, 2017 10:22 AM (uiwCw)

154 she likes to swallow?

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:12 AM (FZYNt)


Does any woman actually like to swallow? Or is it one of those "put up with" things?

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:23 AM (X6fMO)

155 Jeh Johnson is right!
Posted by: Olsen Johnson


I concur
Posted by: Johnson Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:15


I agree with Johnson Johnson!
Posted by: The Conceptual Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:20 AM


Jeh would never take a dive!

Posted by: Steele Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:23 AM (uqxzf)

156 I did get to where I recognized the numbers, so once
when they called I answered "IRS Legal, Compliance Department..."
There was a pause and THEY hung up.



And as an aside, always a classic: Tom Mabe pranks a telemarketer:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvJQxgtJW94

Posted by: WitchDoktor, AKA VA GOP Sucks at June 23, 2017 10:19 AM


Nicely done. I always like getting voicemail from some POS law firm in Texas informing me, in a robotic voice, that the IRS is suing me. Yeah...that'll work really well on a lawyer. Smh...

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 23, 2017 10:24 AM (p+Wdc)

157 My nic is a reference to the ancient Greek armed citizen-soldiers (long story).

Yes! Battle of Marathon when the Hoplites, with their interlocking shields enabling them to move en masse, defeated the invading Persians. Excellent nic, imo.

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 23, 2017 10:25 AM (y7DUB)

158 Jeh Johnson is right!

Posted by: Olsen Johnson

I concur

Posted by: Johnson Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:15

I agree with Johnson Johnson!
Posted by: The Conceptual Johnson
-----------

Me too!
Posted by: The Metaphorical Johnson
-------------

I also agree.

Posted by: The Metaphysical Johnson at June 23, 2017 10:25 AM (OdK9v)

159 You must have the most sensitive micrometer to determine an iota of difference between those lying miserable pieces of shit.

I base it on a THIRD leg of the truthy brigade.

Remember when Donna Brazile said not to believe some of the things that would come out?

That leads me to believe that the we never even heard the truly damning stuff.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at June 23, 2017 10:25 AM (B+qrE)

160 108 Overseas call centers piss me off. Give me an obviously false name with a clearly South Asian accent and try to get information. It could be legit but anyone who thinks I'm trusting that setup is insane.

Plus clearly spoofing a local number to boot?

Seriously, this shit just needs to get shut down.
Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 23, 2017 10:01 AM (AM1GF)

Ask them for a good curry recipe while you have them on the phone

Posted by: josephistan at June 23, 2017 10:25 AM (ANIFC)

161 I see that Barry is mouthing off about the Republican healthcare plan. Gee, I remember when W. Bush used to opine over everything that Barry did..oh wait..
Posted by: TheQuietMan

He had no idea what was in "his" plan, which was a concoction of Dem staffers and Insurance company lobbyists.
The Republican plan is, alternatively, a concoction of Republican staffers and Insurance company lobbyists.

See the difference?

And Obama is a cockholster anyways.

Posted by: Bossy Conservative....unfrozen caveman moron at June 23, 2017 10:25 AM (RFeQD)

162 One day, I think CBD, you should consider allowing JTB to picking a picture and do the initial commentary. He's well informed and interesting and obviously enjoys art. It wouldn't stop the "Rorschach type" comments from some people, but at least it would start it out on an arts related note.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 23, 2017 10:25 AM (qES5k)

163 Here is the Kreplach 90pct fix for HealthCare

1. Allow insurance companies to sell any health plan to anyone anywhere.

2. pretax HSA's with no monetary or time limit that are transferable between relatives and family members with no tax hit.

Done.

Posted by: Kreplach at June 23, 2017 10:26 AM (Gh/jd)

164 Does any woman actually like to swallow? Or is it one of those "put up with" things?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:23 AM (X6fMO)
_____


yes.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 10:26 AM (UmSfZ)

165 Does any woman actually like to swallow? Or is it one of those "put up with" things?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:23 AM (X6fMO)

Yes and Yes

Posted by: JoeF. at June 23, 2017 10:26 AM (7uYFy)

166 There's another scam making the rounds, and I've received calls like this too.

I'll answer and will get a pause (telltale sign) and then I'll hear "Hi I'm Brian, a home care specialist calling on a recorded line. Can you hear me OK?"

It's obviously a robo-call, and I'm trying to understand why they want a recording of me saying "Stop calling my phone you malodorous piece of crap."

Posted by: WitchDoktor, AKA VA GOP Sucks at June 23, 2017 10:28 AM (tVWQB)

167 hey people,

can you please help me with my survey. it's a bit long (15 min or so), but pretty engaging and politics is a part of it. the link is here:

https://tinyurl.com/yaln8mbx



Posted by: real researcher at June 23, 2017 10:28 AM (Qsmyf)

168 Here is the Kreplach 90pct fix for HealthCare

1. Allow insurance companies to sell any health plan to anyone anywhere.

2. pretax HSA's with no monetary or time limit that are transferable between relatives and family members with no tax hit.

Done.
Posted by: Kreplach


BzzzzzT!

Not a sufficient opportunity for graft, corruption and bribes. For instance, why don't multi-billion dollar insurance companies get more subsidies from the Federal government?
I mean, these people need to be able to buy Lamborghinis too.

Posted by: Bossy Conservative....unfrozen caveman moron at June 23, 2017 10:29 AM (RFeQD)

169 Does any woman actually like to swallow? Or is it one of those "put up with" things?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:23 AM (X6fMO)
__


Dear Penthouse Forum,
It's me again and I never thought THIS would happen to me...

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 10:29 AM (UmSfZ)

170 Ask them for a good curry recipe while you have them on the phone
Posted by: josephistan at June 23, 2017 10:25 AM (ANIFC)
---------

I like the way you think, my good man.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:29 AM (sBOL1)

171 We grilled out while our neighbor took a scrub
In our backyard kiddie pool. "Scrub-a-dub!"
Her cat came passing through
Fell into our barbecue.
She said "My pussy's on fire!" and jumped out of the tub

Posted by: Muldoon at June 23, 2017 10:29 AM (mvenn)

172 Okay, that's just stoopid.

Posted by: Muldoon at June 23, 2017 10:29 AM (mvenn)

173 Off to a memorial service for my old boss at the auction house. He was the owner & President for over 50 years & kept working almost to the day he died. RIP, SMF.

Posted by: josephistan at June 23, 2017 10:30 AM (ANIFC)

174 Ask them for a good curry recipe while you have them on the phone
Posted by: josephistan at June 23, 2017 10:25 AM


Excellent advice!

And then submit it to Teh Cookbook, attributing the source.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 23, 2017 10:30 AM (uqxzf)

175 1. Allow insurance companies to sell any health plan to anyone anywhere.

2. pretax HSA's with no monetary or time limit that are transferable between relatives and family members with no tax hit.

Done.
Posted by: Kreplach
---------------

It is not irrational to be concerned about those who are genuinely ill and poor. How do we take care of them without encouraging freeloaders?

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:30 AM (OdK9v)

176 157 My nic is a reference to the ancient Greek armed citizen-soldiers (long story).

Yes! Battle of Marathon when the Hoplites, with their interlocking shields enabling them to move en masse, defeated the invading Persians. Excellent nic, imo.

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 23, 2017 10:25 AM (y7DUB)
--------------------

Not unlike the battles we're fighting against multiple enemies today. And thanks for the compliment, Captain!

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at June 23, 2017 10:30 AM (YidHP)

177 And then submit it to Teh Cookbook, attributing the source.
Posted by: Duncanthrax
------------

Heh. 'Philip, in Calcutta'.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:31 AM (OdK9v)

178 I've got a few theories, but my two top at the moment: Fitzgerald had some sort of engineering casualty that took the radars offline. Problem with that theory: it was reported to be a clear night, so lookouts should have still had eyeballs on the freighter.

Theory Two:Fitzgerald's Officer of the Deck was an arrogant jerkwad who did nothing because "we're a US warship, the freighter will change course to avoid us." I say this based on having seen the same behavior, i.e. believing that because you're a US warship that rules of the road only apply when you want them to, in action previously (with the carrier Lincoln, no less).

Posted by: Country Singer at June 23, 2017 10:22 AM (uiwCw)


I've seen that attitude before, too, but the problem with theory 2 is that there is a second nav team working for the TAO that makes recommendations to the OOD as to course and speed based on the nav picture. *They* have the authority to call the CO if they think the safety of the ship is at risk, and they are tasked with recording the nav picture and calculating Closest Point of Approach (CPA) for all contacts. It appears none of that was done as a moboard would have shown Constant Bearing Decreasing Range (CBDR), which makes me think nobody held that merch as a contact until it was too late.

Posted by: Jeff Weimer at June 23, 2017 10:31 AM (DlGvB)

179 Look at my Lamborghini. Bitchez!

Posted by: Planned Parenthood baby butcher at June 23, 2017 10:31 AM (80X3Z)

180 Posted by: Muldoon at June 23, 2017 10:29 AM (mvenn)

I enjoyed it more than the original story about Natalie Wood, although MPPP has wonderful stories.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at June 23, 2017 10:31 AM (qES5k)

181 Investor's Business Daily (think IBD/TIPP poll-- the only poll that got 2016 right) has endorsed the proposition that Trump probably won the popular vote, but for the votes of several million illegals.

I have believed this all along. This will go down the MSM memory hole faster than a speeding bullet, though. "Vote fraud is an alt-right myth!"

Posted by: mnw at June 23, 2017 10:31 AM (ezX5B)

182 Does any woman actually like to swallow? Or is it one of those "put up with" things?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:23 AM (X6fMO)

Keeps my hair all curly and matted.

Posted by: DWS at June 23, 2017 10:32 AM (l4aLi)

183 How may we be helping you today?
Posted by: ZaDeesh @ FTC/FCC Help Line at June 23, 2017 10:05 AM (l4aLi) [/i
*
*
"Hello, my name is being O'Shaughnessy. How is it we may be of help to you?"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:32 AM (LeI1X)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:33 AM (LeI1X)

185 nice save

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 10:33 AM (UmSfZ)

186 Funny, you embiggen it, and it all falls apart. Looks OK in the present size. And for a "feast" there sure is little sign of food and drink.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 23, 2017 10:33 AM (XUcIQ)

187 Gotta move fast around here.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:34 AM (LeI1X)

188 In hindsight, it's hard to see how W's silence helped anyone but Obama. I don't blame Obama for flapping his lips - it's like the Geico ad: when you're Obama, it's what you do - and in fact it may be helpful to the Trump administration the more that butthole speaks.

Posted by: mx4 at June 23, 2017 10:34 AM (uJqEF)

189 Okay, that's just stoopid.
Posted by: Muldoon
---------

Just throw in a 'Runcible spoon', it will be fine.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:34 AM (OdK9v)

190 I dribble.

Posted by: Monica Lewinsky at June 23, 2017 10:34 AM (80X3Z)

191 It is not irrational to be concerned about those who are genuinely ill and poor. How do we take care of them without encouraging freeloaders?
Posted by: Mike Hammer

Medicare Part D was originally supposed to be a stand alone insurance plan to allow subscribers to get discounted drugs, as participants in the plan. The Federal government was going to seed it with money, but then it was supposed to operate by itself.

It did not do that, but that was more due to the penchant for the Federal Government to deliberately screw up everything.

So the truly poor and ill and those that really can't take care of themselves could be put in a high risk pool, and the FedGov puts money in to make an insurance plan for these people float. Rather than make everyone else genuflect towards the Federal DHS.

A lot of things "could" work if we could count on a minimum of corruption and lying from the government, which we can't. They want to corrupt everything eventually, to get more power.

The axiom of the Left.

Posted by: Bossy Conservative....unfrozen caveman moron at June 23, 2017 10:35 AM (RFeQD)

192 *detects a faint whiff of Barrel*

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:35 AM (OdK9v)

193 It appears none of that was done as a moboard would have shown Constant Bearing Decreasing Range (CBDR), which makes me think nobody held that merch as a contact until it was too late.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at June 23, 2017 10:31 AM


I read a report which stated the container ship had its running lights and transponder turned off.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at June 23, 2017 10:35 AM (uqxzf)

194 Is Sessions woke today?

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 10:36 AM (l4aLi)

195 Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Posted by: AG Sessions at June 23, 2017 10:37 AM (80X3Z)

196

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Police say a mall store employee is recovering after a woman bit her while attempting to steal a stripper pole.

http://tinyurl.com/yb3x2txz

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 23, 2017 10:38 AM (IqV8l)

197 moving the furniture to tucson today.....long, hot summer day already.....

Posted by: phoenixgirl... at June 23, 2017 10:38 AM (0O7c5)

198
Frippery! Trollops! Deviltry! Isolationism! Free Silver!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 23, 2017 10:39 AM (pNxlR)

199 192 *detects a faint whiff of Barrel*
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:35 AM (OdK9v)

*
*
No doubt it's lurking just offshore, like a killer whale that scents seals.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:39 AM (LeI1X)

200 182 Does any woman actually like to swallow? Or is it one of those "put up with" things?
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:23 AM (X6fMO)

Keeps my hair all curly and matted.
Posted by: DWS at June 23, 2017 10:32 AM (l4aLi)


Great question! That's what I love about this place, the depth and breadth of discussion!

To answer the original question, at least one woman truly does like it or is good enough at faking it as to make no difference at all, which is also quite impressive if true, and I'm her biggest fan either way.

Posted by: mx4 at June 23, 2017 10:39 AM (uJqEF)

201 I will manspread no more forever.

Posted by: J. 'Woke' Sessions at June 23, 2017 10:39 AM (uqxzf)

202 Limericks can often be hard,
Even for the greatest of bard,
Even Mulldoon had a flub
With "jumped from the tub"
His reputation shouldn't be scarred.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 10:39 AM (UmSfZ)

203 A lovely young actress, quite haute,
Filled her tub with champagne - a nice note!
As the bubbly rose higher,
Cried, "My pussy's on fire!"
She's Natalie, the Wood that won't float.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (X6fMO)

204
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) -- Police say a mall store employee is recovering after a woman bit her while attempting to steal a stripper pole.


Florida Man, meet Arkansas Woman!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (pNxlR)

205 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) - Police say a mall store employee is recovering after a woman bit her while attempting to steal a stripper pole.
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There is[/] an 'ette who lives in Arkansas, but she would never do such a thing, I'm pretty sure.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (OdK9v)

206
Frippery! Trollops! Deviltry! Isolationism! Free Silver!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM)
___________________________

Calm down. Here, have another shot...

*hic*

Posted by: Hillary Clinton at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (j/Mlu)

207 Crap.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (OdK9v)

208 I'll answer and will get a pause (telltale sign) and
then I'll hear "Hi I'm Brian, a home care specialist calling on a
recorded line. Can you hear me OK?"



It's obviously a robo-call, and I'm trying to understand why they
want a recording of me saying "Stop calling my phone you malodorous
piece of crap."





Posted by: WitchDoktor, AKA VA GOP Sucks at June 23, 2017 10:28 AM (tVWQB)

I tell my MIL this all.the.time (to absolutely no avail).....STOP ANSWERING! If it's important they'll leave a message.

Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (Enq6K)

209
To answer the original question, at least one woman truly does like it or is good enough at faking it as to make no difference at all, which is also quite impressive if true, and I'm her biggest fan either way.
Posted by: mx4

What are you implying? women never fake anything during sex

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (FZYNt)

210 I think we've been hacked by the Italicans this morning.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:41 AM (OdK9v)

211 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) Police say a mall store employee is recovering after a woman bit her while attempting to steal a stripper pole.

http://tinyurl.com/yb3x2txz
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 23, 2017 10:38 AM (IqV8l)
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That's . . . astonishing. I've never seen a stripper pole but I would have thought they'd be too large and unwieldy to be sold at a Spencer's. I also didn't know Spencer's was still around.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:41 AM (sBOL1)

212 MPPP!

Nice!

You're historical work here is done

Posted by: naturalfake at June 23, 2017 10:41 AM (NyJwR)

213 and MP4 slides in for the win.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 10:42 AM (UmSfZ)

214 " It appears none of that was done as a moboard would have shown Constant Bearing Decreasing Range (CBDR), which makes me think nobody held that merch as a contact until it was too late. "

I'm still gonna go with an unpublished finding that excessive reliance on technology has fostered a Navy wide climate of lax watch standing. All in an effort to reduce below minimum manning to reduce the Navy's personnel budget, and retirement/healthcare costs.

And just wait till this attitude encroaches into the civilian auto culture.

"What, me worry? I have safety devices!!"

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:42 AM (J+eG2)

215 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) - Police say a mall store employee is recovering after a woman bit her while attempting to steal a stripper pole.

I wonder how she attempted to sneak that out of the building?

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM (FZYNt)

216 A lovely young actress, quite haute,
Filled her tub with champagne - a nice note!
As the bubbly rose higher,
Cried, "My pussy's on fire!"
She's Natalie, the Wood that won't float.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing


*****


Now that's nicely done!!

Posted by: Muldoon at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM (mvenn)

217 Crap.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (OdK9v)
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There, there. I'll bring you some sustenance while you're in the Barrel. I'll just whip up a batch of that recipe you sent in.

Oh wait.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM (sBOL1)

218
That's . . . astonishing. I've never seen a stripper pole but I would have thought they'd be too large and unwieldy to be sold at a Spencer's. I also didn't know Spencer's was still around.

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Maybe it's a telescoping pole -- it compacts down to 1 foot long, so it goes in the package, but then Stripper Wanna-Be can extend it when it's time to perform.

Sort of a metaphor for the entire process, there, huh.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM (LeI1X)

219 "I tell my MIL this all.the.time (to absolutely no avail).....STOP ANSWERING! If it's important they'll leave a message. "

If your system supports it....

NoMoRoBo

nomorobo.com


Live it
Love it
Learn it

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:44 AM (J+eG2)

220 Sort of a metaphor for the entire process, there, huh.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM (LeI1X)
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Oh, I do love this place.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:44 AM (sBOL1)

221 Maybe it's a telescoping pole -- it compacts down to 1 foot long, so it goes in the package, but then Stripper Wanna-Be can extend it when it's time to perform.

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I'm extendable around strippers

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:45 AM (FZYNt)

222
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) - Police say a mall store employee is recovering after a woman bit her while attempting to steal a stripper pole.


Did they play Pour Some Sugar On Me during their report?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 23, 2017 10:45 AM (pNxlR)

223 217 Crap.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (OdK9v)
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There, there. I'll bring you some sustenance while you're in the Barrel. I'll just whip up a batch of that recipe you sent in.

Oh wait.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM (sBOL1)

Daaaaayum! Don't ever hold out on recipes with bluebell. She will cut a bitch!

Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (0mRoj)

224 Did they play Pour Some Sugar On Me during their report?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM)

Dr.Feelgood

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (FZYNt)

225 Now that's nicely done!!

Posted by: Muldoon at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM (mvenn)


**blushes**

Praise from Caesar! I can die happy.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (X6fMO)

226 222
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) - Police say a mall store employee is recovering after a woman bit her while attempting to steal a stripper pole.

Did they play Pour Some Sugar On Me during their report?

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Probably "Love Potion No. 9" by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Perfect striptease music.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (LeI1X)

227 From Amazon, of all places

http://tinyurl.com/ybgotjxs

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (J+eG2)

228 All in an effort to reduce below minimum manning to reduce the Navy's personnel budget, and retirement/healthcare costs.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
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Your use of the word 'manning' is in violation of Navy policy. Report immediately to the Morale Officer for training.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (OdK9v)

229 Maybe it's a telescoping pole -- it compacts down to 1 foot long, so it goes in the package


Ow ow ow!

Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 10:47 AM (0mRoj)

230 Muldoon has single-handedly been responsible for the rising level of limerick-writing at this place. I see he has graduated several students from the Muldoon Academy of Limerick and Pun Writing. Well done, gents.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:47 AM (sBOL1)

231 229 Maybe it's a telescoping pole -- it compacts down to 1 foot long, so it goes in the package

Hello

Posted by: Sandra Fluke at June 23, 2017 10:47 AM (FZYNt)

232 So a..ahem..friend uses a TENS unit for shoulder pain after a workout. He's also a wanna be artist/ writer/musician and has always been intrigued about electrical brain stimulation and its influence on creativity. (As opposed to alcohol and drugs)

So question. if you hook a TENS unit up to say...your forehead, might you become an evil genius or a drooling tard?

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (7iUYS)

233 Girls,Girls,Girls

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (80X3Z)

234 It's obviously a robo-call, and I'm trying to
understand why they want a recording of me saying "Stop calling my phone
you malodorous piece of crap."





Posted by: WitchDoktor, AKA VA GOP Sucks at June 23, 2017 10:28 AM (tVWQB)

Sweet young lady on the phone asks me if I can hear her okay....How would you like a high class cruise in the Caribbean. I say sorry, already have a condo on the beach in Florida. Then I realize she is a recording, and doesn't care what I say....get it every two weeks or so, from a local area code.

Posted by: Colin at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (DktjJ)

235 "Hello, my name is being O'Shaughnessy. How is it we may be of help to you?"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:32 AM
"Don't forget the lateral head oscillation. That's frightfully important."

Posted by: Uncle Horace at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (p+Wdc)

236 Trying to break my work pooter with that massive full sized painting, I see.

This is why we need museums. Computer screens cannot do the trick.

Nice work, would love to see it in person. Nobody does decadence in art like the french.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (TOk1P)

237 Somehow my cell number got on the call list of an IRS scammer. I was getting calls hourly for awhile there.

I did get to where I recognized the numbers, so once when they called I answered "IRS Legal, Compliance Department..." There was a pause and THEY hung up.

And as an aside, always a classic: Tom Mabe pranks a telemarketer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvJQxgtJW94
Posted by: WitchDoktor, AKA VA GOP Sucks at June 23, 2017 10:19 AM (tVWQB)


You can block their number on your cell by clicking on the "information" icon after the number and scrolling down to "Block this caller."

It only works until they switch out their number, but it does help.

Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I might get stabbed by a crazy liberal! at June 23, 2017 10:49 AM (hZ+us)

238 "Your use of the word 'manning' is in violation of Navy policy. Report immediately to the Morale Officer for training."


Shit!!

Non-gender specific minimum level of diverse persons required to operate ship safely.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:49 AM (J+eG2)

239 Probably "Love Potion No. 9" by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Perfect striptease music.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (LeI1X)
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I thought the gold standard was "The Stripper" by David Rose.

Yeah, like I would know.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:49 AM (sBOL1)

240 Colbert is gojng to Russia.I kind of want to make a comment on what happens to Putin's enemies....

Posted by: steevy at June 23, 2017 10:49 AM (rmVvL)

241 209 To answer the original question, at least one woman truly does like it or is good enough at faking it as to make no difference at all, which is also quite impressive if true, and I'm her biggest fan either way.
Posted by: mx4

What are you implying? women never fake anything during sex
Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:40 AM (FZYNt)


I realize this may be a lot to swallow, and I don't mean to drop a load of bs on this group, but I wouldn't dream of intentionally implying that women ever lie about anything. Apologies to any who interpreted my unfortunate choice of words to mean that. I was merely exploring the logical possibilities, whoever remote their likelihood, as a mental exercise.

mmmm the remote possibilities.

Posted by: mx4 at June 23, 2017 10:49 AM (uJqEF)

242 "Hello, my name is being O'Shaughnessy. How is it we may be of help to you?"
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:32 AM

"Don't forget the lateral head oscillation. That's frightfully important."



"I am so happy to meet you I am standing here beside myself!"

Posted by: rickb223 at June 23, 2017 10:49 AM (j+h+K)

243 There, there. I'll bring you some sustenance while you're in the Barrel. I'll just whip up a batch of that recipe you sent in.



Oh wait.



Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM


This will go in the cookbook under the section for cold recipes.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at June 23, 2017 10:49 AM (p+Wdc)

244 Nice work, would love to see it in person. Nobody does decadence in art like the french.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (TOk1P)

*checks artist's name* "Giovanni Boldini"

Did I say french? I meant Italians! Yeah, nobody does decadence like the spaghetti eaters.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 10:50 AM (TOk1P)

245 240 Colbert is gojng to Russia.I kind of want to make a comment on what happens to Putin's enemies....
Posted by: steevy

hopefully a one way trip

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 10:50 AM (FZYNt)

246 "So question. if you hook a TENS unit up to say...your forehead, might you become an evil genius or a drooling tard?"

Depends

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:50 AM (J+eG2)

247 prayers for L'elles strength and courage.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 10:50 AM (v12G8)

248 Daaaaayum! Don't ever hold out on recipes with bluebell. She will cut a bitch!
Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (0mRoj)
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Speaking of which . . .

Ahem.

*cough*

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:50 AM (sBOL1)

249 From Amazon, of all places



http://tinyurl.com/ybgotjxs

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (J+eG2)

You have admit, that sometimes Amazon sells things that I wouldn't have a clue where to find locally.

Posted by: Colin at June 23, 2017 10:50 AM (DktjJ)

250 232
So question. if you hook a TENS unit up to say...your forehead, might you become an evil genius or a drooling tard?

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (7iUYS)


Yes.

Posted by: Sen. Collins at June 23, 2017 10:51 AM (l4aLi)

251 You can block their number on your cell by clicking on the "information" icon after the number and scrolling down to "Block this caller."

It only works until they switch out their number, but it does help.
Posted by: LASue



I have more numbers in my block list than my contacts list

Posted by: rickb223 at June 23, 2017 10:51 AM (j+h+K)

252 Ooh, willow! I don't think I've personally harassed you yet, have I? Will you please send Weasel and me a recipe for the Moron cookbook?

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:51 AM (sBOL1)

253 246 "So question. if you hook a TENS unit up to say...your forehead, might you become an evil genius or a drooling tard?"

Depends

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:50 AM (J+eG2)


Ok I know you have a punchline in there VIA...just drop in on me. Lol.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 10:51 AM (7iUYS)

254 you become an evil genius or a drooling tard

------------------

embrace the power of and

Posted by: Hillary! at June 23, 2017 10:51 AM (FZYNt)

255 bluebell ~ don't resist me, much!

omgoodness that name.

priceless

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (v12G8)

256 239 Probably "Love Potion No. 9" by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Perfect striptease music.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (LeI1X)
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I thought the gold standard was "The Stripper" by David Rose.

Yeah, like I would know.

*
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Hey, I grew up on Bourbon Street. ('Struth.) Half the time when I'd peer into the dark clubs as I walked home from school, the girl would be dancing to "Love Potion No. 9," and the rest of the time to "The Stripper." Small, decidedly non-scientific sampling, but there you are.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (LeI1X)

257 So question. if you hook a TENS unit up to say...your forehead, might you become an evil genius or a drooling tard?

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (7iUYS)

Yes.
Posted by: Sen. Collins



Every other cycle.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (j+h+K)

258 In hindsight, it's hard to see how W's silence helped anyone but Obama.
Posted by: mx4 at June 23, 2017 10:34 AM (uJqEF)

Bush fucked up so goddamn many things by not leveling with the American public after Karen Hughes left (and many thanks to whatever 'ette pointed that out years ago) and asshole Rove encouraged the numbnuts never to push back against the MFM calumny. So it's only to be expected that mum would be the MO later.

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (y7DUB)

259 Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM (sBOL1)

I'd send in a recipe, but my signature dish is Shake-n-Bake chicken w/tater tots.

Posted by: Kris at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (nwqNw)

260 The woman in the bonnet has nice cheeks.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (xAvrH)

261
Colbert is going to Russia.

Why not Pyongyang?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (IqV8l)

262 Probably "Love Potion No. 9" by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. Perfect striptease music.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (LeI1X)
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I thought the gold standard was "The Stripper" by David Rose.

Yeah, like I would know.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:49 AM (sBOL1)

I'm partial to the theme from Benny Hill, myself.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (TOk1P)

263 "You have admit, that sometimes Amazon sells things that I wouldn't have a clue where to find locally. "

I know...right?


http://tinyurl.com/yczzwbfl

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:53 AM (J+eG2)

264 not leveling with the American public after Karen Hughes left
---

what is that ?

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 10:53 AM (v12G8)

265 Risky click, but worth it.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 10:54 AM (UmSfZ)

266 Come oooon.... I know theres an electrical engineer/ Neurologist out there somewhere! And dont tell me to go up to 11...

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 10:54 AM (7iUYS)

267 Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 10:46 AM (0mRoj)
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Speaking of which . . .

Ahem.

*cough*
Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:50 AM (sBOL1)

What? I never promised you any recipes. Don't have any anyways.

Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 10:54 AM (0mRoj)

268 Ferguson, MO will settle with the Gentle Giant parents for $1.5M for wrongful death.

Unbelievable.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 10:54 AM (l4aLi)

269 234: Sweet young lady on the phone asks me if I can hear her okay....How would you like a high class cruise in the Caribbean. I say sorry, already have a condo on the beach in Florida. Then I realize she is a recording, and doesn't care what I say....get it every two weeks or so, from a local area code.
Posted by: Colin at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (DktjJ)

Oh yes. Her. In a very high-pitched, young-sounding voice, a woman laughing, sounds like you are coming in on the middle of a conversation:

"Oh hello?!? Haha. Hi...Can you hear me now? [Short Pause] Well, you have visited our website and qualify for a special offer...."

Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I might get stabbed by a crazy liberal! at June 23, 2017 10:54 AM (hZ+us)

270 Well, after that, I think I shall get a cup of tea. BBL.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at June 23, 2017 10:54 AM (X6fMO)

271 Someone mentioned pole dancing?

It's safe.

Trust me


http://www.randomlifestyle.com/how-cavemen-first-discovered-the-wheel/

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:56 AM (J+eG2)

272 Ferguson, MO will settle with the Gentle Giant parents for $1.5M for wrongful death.

Unbelievable.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 10:54 AM (l4aLi)


They had no choice, really. Once Obama had his injustice department all over the place, the shakedown was inevitable. $1.5 mil seems low, to me.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 10:56 AM (TOk1P)

273 which makes me think nobody held that merch as a contact until it was too late.
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at June 23, 2017 10:31 AM (DlGvB)



Entirely possible, which comes to theory three, which I actually experienced once: the *ENTIRE* ship was asleep. Literally asleep. It happened on the FFG I was on once, returning from deployment. Midwatch, no contacts anywhere. Nothing on radar or ESM. Minimal manning. Engineering rover comes into CIC to get the CICWO's signature for his latest rounds. Everyone (but me) is asleep in CIC. The rover (an ENFA, IIRC) calls out (he can't see me in my corner). Then he asks me what he should do? Turns out, he and I are the only two people on the ship who are awake. Everyone on the bridge and in CCSare asleep, too! I signed his sheet and told him to quietly go to the bridge and wake the BMOW, tell him what's going on, and have him quietly wake everyone else upstarting with themost junior and working his way up to the JOOD and then the OOD, then do the same thing in CCS. We were lucky as crap that nothing happened. However, I can't imagine this happening in a major shipping lane, where Fitzgerald was transiting.

Posted by: Country Singer at June 23, 2017 10:56 AM (uiwCw)

274 "Oh hello?!? Haha. Hi...Can you hear me now?
[Short Pause] Well, you have visited our website and qualify for a
special offer...."Posted by: LASue, so deplorable I might get stabbed by a crazy liberal! at June 23, 2017 10:54 AM (hZ+us)
____
That one makes me smile, just before I block it.I mean, at least it's creative

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 10:56 AM (UmSfZ)

275 Dear Bluebell are you chock full of meatloaf recipes? Cause moms is to die for. Spinach in it....moist inside...crusty outside.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 10:56 AM (7iUYS)

276 have more numbers in my block list than my contacts list

Posted by: rickb223 at June 23, 2017 10:51 AM (j+h+K)

I did that with that wonderful sweet girl calling offering a cruise, but somehow they changed the number they were calling from I don't want to block the area code, because it is mine. She is sweet sounding, but as soon as I hear that voice I push end.

Posted by: Colin at June 23, 2017 10:56 AM (DktjJ)

277
I'd send in a recipe, but my signature dish is Shake-n-Bake chicken w/tater tots.
Posted by: Kris at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM


And I helped!

https://youtu.be/bB7j3sUWohE

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at June 23, 2017 10:57 AM (IqV8l)

278 Morning all,

This is a great community. I read this site a lot, comment infrequently. I know if I need prayers I can ask here.

I would like you all to know that I pray for you (L, Elle) as requests are made as well, though you likely will not know it.

Posted by: AmericanKestrel at June 23, 2017 10:57 AM (IDhUW)

279 Such decadence! And none of the women would dance with me! And they complained about my B.O.! I need to strap on the exploding vest.

Posted by: Syrian Refugee at June 23, 2017 10:57 AM (xAvrH)

280 I'd like to post a memorial in this thread for a WWII vet in my town who died recently at age 102: James Kennedy. Asheville area (Black Mountain). Just a very kind and gentle old black man - my mom used to talk to him when he was trimming his hedges, and he (having been a cook) shared with her some tips from his long career...

We're not getting any more of them.

Posted by: Sporkatus at June 23, 2017 10:57 AM (eXSOZ)

281 Plus clearly spoofing a local number to boot?

Seriously, this shit just needs to get shut down.

Posted by: Brother Cavil, Abbot of St. Costello-on-the-Hurlingbone at June 23, 2017 10:01 AM (AM1GF)

Agreed. It's a problem here in Canada, too. IMHO, any company big enough to have a presence in more than one State (or Province) should be required, as a condition of holding a business licence, to have live humans who are native speakers of the language on hand to answer phones during normal business hours.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 23, 2017 10:58 AM (XUcIQ)

282 Morons - "Le fete, c'est moi"

If we knew how to speak French.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 10:58 AM (V3c+3)

283 The cruise bitch called here the other day.

Listened to the spiel .

Asked her if they knew I was confined to a wheelchair, and my wife was paralyzed.

Without a hitch..."Oh, we'll update our information.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 10:58 AM (J+eG2)

284 279 Such decadence! And none of the women would dance with me! And they complained about my B.O.! I need to strap on the exploding vest.
Posted by: Syrian Refugee

the goat to man ratio is disproportionate

Posted by: Achmed at June 23, 2017 10:58 AM (FZYNt)

285 Colbert's going to Russia?

I guess he's assuming Putin won't prank him with plutonium.

For the LOLs.

Posted by: naturalfake at June 23, 2017 10:58 AM (NyJwR)

286 Dear Bluebell are you chock full of meatloaf recipes? Cause moms is to die for. Spinach in it....moist inside...crusty outside.
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 10:56 AM (7iUYS)
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I know we have some, but don't know how many. But feel free to send it along!


Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:58 AM (sBOL1)

287 232 So a..ahem..friend uses a TENS unit for shoulder pain after a workout. He's also a wanna be artist/ writer/musician and has always been intrigued about electrical brain stimulation and its influence on creativity. (As opposed to alcohol and drugs)

So question. if you hook a TENS unit up to say...your forehead, might you become an evil genius or a drooling tard?
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (7iUYS)


I tried that with my junk a few years ago and I'm smarter for that experiment, so I don't see why your friend wouldn't benefit. It might help his heart too! What could go wrong?

Seriously there are units out there that special forces are experimenting with that seem to get good results.

http://tinyurl.com/lhdz5fm

I wouldn't hook a tens unit up to my head - zapping electrical signals into my brain just seems like putting random fluids into a Porsche engine in terms of probable harm and expense. You wouldn't connect one to your heart to try to make it stronger/better.

Posted by: mx4 at June 23, 2017 10:59 AM (uJqEF)

288 285 Colbert's going to Russia?

I guess he's assuming Putin won't prank him with plutonium.

For the LOLs.
Posted by: naturalfake

In Soviet Russia, Vlad cockholsters you

Posted by: Yakov at June 23, 2017 11:00 AM (FZYNt)

289 They had no choice, really. Once Obama had his injustice department all over the place, the shakedown was inevitable. $1.5 mil seems low, to me.
Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 10:56 AM (TOk1P)

It won't last long....

Posted by: JoeF. at June 23, 2017 11:00 AM (7uYFy)

290 L, Elle....sending prayers for strength your way but I suspect you have all the strength you need!

Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:00 AM (Enq6K)

291 Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 10:43 AM (sBOL1)

I'd send in a recipe, but my signature dish is Shake-n-Bake chicken w/tater tots.
Posted by: Kris at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (nwqNw)


Some things cannot be F'ed up, except by F'ing with the simple tried and true.

What's this in the sidebar about peanut butter cookies? Look, there's only one way to do peanut butter cookies:

Peanut butter, Reece's pieces, then the usual flour, butter, white and brown sugar, a touch of vanilla. And baking soda.

That's it! If you put anything else there, you're F'ing with it! So don't!!

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 11:00 AM (TOk1P)

292 priceless
Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 10:52 AM (v12G
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I've been trying to think up a new tag line every day or so, but it ain't easy. Although it's not like it's going to make people think, oh, she changed the words, must be a different link!

Please do send us something, though!

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:00 AM (sBOL1)

293 "Entirely possible, which comes to theory three, which I actually experienced once: the *ENTIRE* ship was asleep. Literally asleep."

Making my tour of spaces underway as EOOW, I walked into an entire fire room of sleeping watch standers.

Thank god the boiler was in Auto.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (J+eG2)

294 what is that ?
Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 10:53 AM (v12G


For example he never had any pressers to explain any progress or lack there of, in Iraq which is a major responsibility of the CiC. When he left a vacuum the MFM was glad to find treasonous fucks like the Searchlight Creep to fill the void with lies. It should have been a weekly event and he completely dropped the ball. This isn't an after the fact complaint because I was bitching up a storm at the time. Before she left the administration, Karen Hughes would stay on his ass to do this.

Posted by: Captain Hate at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (y7DUB)

295 Ok hell with it. I'm hoping maysel up tonight. Monday I eaitehr start a Think Tank for evil geniuses or Heidi finds me a drool cup and puts me in The Home.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (7iUYS)

296 Ferguson, MO will settle with the Gentle Giant parents for $1.5M for wrongful death.



Unbelievable.


The insurance company that carried their liability is the one that settled.

Posted by: Nancy Pelosi at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (oVJmc)

297 They don't have to kill him,but a good beating would be appreciated.

Posted by: steevy at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (rmVvL)

298 Do pole dancers use some type of lubrication on the pole? I'm thinking pole burn.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (l4aLi)

299
Hannity apparently masterfully trolled JoMika last night (from BB) --

Thursday on Fox News Channel's "Hannity," host Sean Hannity took aim at MSNBC's "Morning Joe" co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski in a monologue segment.

After playing a montage of what Hannity called "unhinged" behavior from Scarborough and Brzezinski regarding President Donald Trump, Hannity wished the two the best on their engagement and then offered to pay for their therapy to address their emotions about Trump.

"With all these emotional breakdowns, with all this anger towards the president, I'm actually getting worried about Mika and 'Liberal' Joe," he said. "See, America's favorite couple that nobody watches -- it's just kind of, they're starting out their lives together, and I want them to be successful. I even tweeted out congratulations on their engagement. It seems the stress of the Trump presidency now is really beginning to drag them down and I'm beginning to see way too many emotional breakdowns every day. I even heard a rumor that they've been very distraught and they weren't even able to see a President Trump look-a-like get killed during a Shakespeare play in the park with their blanky and their picnic basket and their champagne and caviar."

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (pNxlR)

300 It happened on the FFG I was on once, returning from deployment. Midwatch, no contacts anywhere. Nothing on radar or ESM. Minimal manning. Engineering rover comes into CIC to get the CICWO's signature for his latest rounds. Everyone (but me) is asleep in CIC. The rover (an ENFA, IIRC) calls out (he can't see me in my corner).

Then he asks me what he should do?



Hit the button: "Whoop whoop! Whoop whoop! Whoop whoop! General quarters! All hands on deck! Whoop whoop! Whoop whoop! This is not a drill! Whoop whoop! Whoop whoop!

Posted by: rickb223 at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (j+h+K)

301 298 Do pole dancers use some type of lubrication on the pole? I'm thinking pole burn.
Posted by: Under Fire

LICK THE POLE!!!!

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 11:02 AM (FZYNt)

302 You wouldn't connect one to your heart to try to make it stronger/better.

Posted by: mx4 at June 23, 2017 10:59 AM (uJqEF)


Huh....*considers*...no no of course I wouldn't....

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 11:03 AM (7iUYS)

303 I have a recipe for salty chocolate balls!

Posted by: Chef at June 23, 2017 11:03 AM (0mRoj)

304 Keep it to yourself, Chef. We're not that desperate.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:03 AM (sBOL1)

305 Damn! I overlooked my eggs!!!! I hate that!

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 11:03 AM (7iUYS)

306 Do pole dancers use some type of lubrication on the pole? I'm thinking pole burn.
Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (l4aLi)
______


I wondered too, so I asked an "entertainer" I knew. The brass part is a sleeve that spins.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 11:03 AM (UmSfZ)

307 Oh hell "over cooked"....

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 11:04 AM (7iUYS)

308 Oh yes. Her. In a very high-pitched, young-sounding voice, a woman laughing, sounds like you are coming in on the middle of a conversation:


"Oh hello?!? Haha. Hi...Can you hear me now? [Short Pause] Well, you have visited our website and qualify for a special offer...."
---

This is the one I get:

Hello, Shibumi? My goodness, you're hard to get ahold of! It's harder to get in touch with you than it is to keep my grandkids hands out of the cookie jar!

Who is it?

Someone who wants a donation, I think it's typically breast cancer.

Posted by: shibumi at June 23, 2017 11:04 AM (aT+Bx)

309 Stipulating the autopilot theory is true, the Fitzgerald was still at fault by the Rules of the Road. In a crossing or overtaking situation the ship on the right has right-of-way - kinda/sorta like a 4-way stop. The Fitzgerald should have either slowed down or turned to starboard to avoid the collision.

The fact that the CO was still in his cabin when the incident happened means the ship had no track on that contact at all. If a ship is projected to come within 4000 yards (or so, depends on the CO) it's a common standing order to ring him up and let him know.

Posted by: Jeff Weimer at June 23, 2017 10:05 AM (DlGvB)

All legalities aside, basically the onus is on the smaller, more maneuverable vessel to take action to avoid a collision. Because the larger vessels simply can't turn on a dime.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 23, 2017 11:04 AM (XUcIQ)

310 >>>Do pole dancers use some type of lubrication on the pole? I'm thinking pole burn.<<<

A seasoned pole dancer uses a natural, organic lubricant.

Posted by: Fritz at June 23, 2017 11:04 AM (2Mnv1)

311 Sorry about that, chef.

Posted by: Maxwell Smart at June 23, 2017 11:04 AM (IqV8l)

312 305 Damn! I overlooked my eggs!!!! I hate that!
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 11:03 AM (7iUYS)

Not as much as we do...
*sniffle*

Posted by: Bob's eggs at June 23, 2017 11:05 AM (0mRoj)

313 Prayers, please for our son.

He moved in with a new, young roommate less than a month ago, to "save" money in a nicer, larger apartment.

Son is roommate's only "friend" and has turned out to be emotionally unstable, to the point of leaving his laptop on "record" when he's not at home (which is illegal and bat shit crazy).

Kid recently inherited a lot of money from wealthy NY granny, and is insisting our son split cost of cable (which son has never had), the washer/dryer he decided to rent, and has literally run off son's other friends from the apartment.

Son is working long hours for my husband this summer, and begins his final year of school end of summer. Now the kid is so jealous of son's vet buddies who used to drop by, he's told our son to "get out" because the lease is in his name only.

So now son has to hustle to find another affordable one bedroom apt.

Husband and I have met the kid, and he always was very polite and respectful, but gave off a lonely, needy vibe. Son is freaked out and exhausted.

Ugh.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:05 AM (PY9jH)

314 Bluebell, did you put yourself on the List O'Shame?

Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:05 AM (Enq6K)

315 301 298 Do pole dancers use some type of lubrication on the pole? I'm thinking pole burn.
Posted by: Under Fire

LICK THE POLE!!!!

Posted by: Rick in SK at June 23, 2017 11:02 AM (FZYNt)

Perhaps more grip is needed? Patted down with a rosin bag?

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 11:05 AM (l4aLi)

316 Posted by: AmericanKestrel at June 23, 2017 10:57 AM (IDhUW)

I remember seeing your nic before because American Kestrels are one of my favorite birds.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at June 23, 2017 11:05 AM (sEDyY)

317 249 You have admit, that sometimes Amazon sells things that I wouldn't have a clue where to find locally.

And many more that I wouldn't DREAM of buying locally.

I live in a small town and drive a distinctive car, so I'd rather be on a national database than in the wrong parking lot

Posted by: mx4 at June 23, 2017 11:06 AM (uJqEF)

318 Say everybody have you see my balls
They're big and salty and brown!
If you ever need a quick pick-me-up
Just stick my balls in your mouth!

Posted by: Chef at June 23, 2017 11:06 AM (0mRoj)

319 Ugh, Jane. As much of a pain as it is, it sounds like your son will be way better off getting the heck out of Dodge. Prayers forthcoming.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:06 AM (sBOL1)

320 The woman in the red scarf must be a contortionist. Look at the position of her body, and the angle at which her left arm is coming out.

And I assume she's supposed to be wearing a thigh-high boot - but the leg looks more like a tentacle.

Posted by: Annalucia at June 23, 2017 11:06 AM (a5bF3)

321 Some things cannot be F'ed up, except by F'ing with the simple tried and true.

What's this in the sidebar about peanut butter cookies? Look, there's only one way to do peanut butter cookies:

Peanut butter, Reece's pieces, then the usual flour, butter, white and brown sugar, a touch of vanilla. And baking soda.

That's it! If you put anything else there, you're F'ing with it! So don't!!
Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 11:00 AM (TOk1P)


Oops! And eggs. I'm too emotional about this to think clearly.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 11:06 AM (TOk1P)

322 Hit the button: "Whoop whoop! Whoop whoop! Whoop whoop! General quarters! All hands on deck! Whoop whoop! Whoop whoop! This is not a drill! Whoop whoop! Whoop whoop!
Posted by: rickb223 at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (j+h+K)



I was trying to keep people from having careers runined, not have the entire ship's company shit their skivvies at 0245. Most scared I ever got in the military was that sound accompanied with "not a drill" when we had a Ship's Service Diesel Generator explode one night, and that includes taking indirect fire in Iraq.

Posted by: Country Singer at June 23, 2017 11:06 AM (uiwCw)

323 Ferguson, MO will settle with the Gentle Giant parents for $1.5M for wrongful death.

Unbelievable.

Posted by: Under Fire


This is a really bad idea. As with Hamas, it will just encourage other families to teach hostility to police to their kids, in hopes that it will encourage them to commit "suicide by cop".

In reality Michael Brown was a vile street thug, and *everyone* is better off with him being dead. The black community as well as every other community.

Posted by: Syrian Refugee at June 23, 2017 11:07 AM (xAvrH)

324 I like chocolate salty balls!

Posted by: Kim Kardashian at June 23, 2017 11:08 AM (80X3Z)

325 306
I wondered too, so I asked an "entertainer" I knew. The brass part is a sleeve that spins.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 11:03 AM (UmSfZ)


Well, there you go. This is a great place for quick information on important matters.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 11:09 AM (l4aLi)

326 Bluebell, did you put yourself on the List O'Shame?
Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:05 AM (Enq6K)
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No, Tami, I did not. I wasn't even aware that I was there until Weasel mentioned it. I believe that is CBD's subtle way of telling me he wants me to put my peanut butter cookie recipe in the cookbook. I sent him the recipe once and he made it and liked it and even put it on the food thread.

Why he didn't just ask me, I have no idea. I've given up trying to figure out Yankees' fans. I don't have that much time on my hands.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:09 AM (sBOL1)

327 321. Burt, my friend, please to sedate the mammaries. - 'Joe' @ the AoSHQ help-desk.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at June 23, 2017 11:09 AM (TwwWO)

328 And I assume she's supposed to be wearing a thigh-high boot - but the leg looks more like a tentacle.

Posted by: Annalucia


*stares* Nah. Nothing's happening in my pants.

Posted by: Curt Eichenwald at June 23, 2017 11:09 AM (xAvrH)

329 So now son has to hustle to find another affordable one bedroom apt.

Husband and I have met the kid, and he always was very polite and respectful, but gave off a lonely, needy vibe. Son is freaked out and exhausted.

Ugh.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:05 AM (PY9jH)


Thankfully, he CAN get out and look for another place. Nothing good will come from staying there.

A hard lesson learned.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 11:09 AM (TOk1P)

330 Last day on base. Sitting in the MPS waiting room to outprocess. Going to break down and cry sometime today, just don't know when.

Posted by: pookysgirl at June 23, 2017 11:10 AM (0kFfr)

331 That would be very disturbing if everyone on watch aboard the DDG were asleep when it happened.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:10 AM (V3c+3)

332
Ugh, Jane. As much of a pain as it is, it sounds like your son will be
way better off getting the heck out of Dodge. Prayers forthcoming.



Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:06 AM (sBOL1)


Thanks. He was in a perfectly fine apartment, but this needy "friend" convinced him he would save a couple hundred dollars a month moving in with him. It's turned into a nightmare.


Our son was the first person the kid met when he moved here from NY, and told us at a cookout "Your son is the nicest person I've ever met. He's introduced me to all his friends and made me feel welcome down here." Now he's turned stalkerish. Son's other friends are freaked out by the guy.

Son should have never moved in with him.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:10 AM (PY9jH)

333 Hang in there, pookysgirl. It will be easier when this day is over, I'll bet. Just get through it the best you can. Better times are ahead.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:11 AM (sBOL1)

334 Why he didn't just ask me, I have no idea. I've
given up trying to figure out Yankees' fans. I don't have that much
time on my hands.



Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:09 AM (sBOL1)


Figuring out Yankee fans is like trying to have a rational conversation with the guy who has a Mr. Microphone outside Grand Central.

Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:12 AM (Enq6K)

335 So some writer at The Daily Beast is convinced that '1984' is about Trump? This, from someone of the party of the Two Minutes Hate, MiniTru, the Anti-Sex Leagues and NewSpeak? They really are clueless to their own behaviors, aren't they?

Posted by: Nancy Pelosi at June 23, 2017 11:12 AM (oVJmc)

336 Ack, crone sock off.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 23, 2017 11:12 AM (oVJmc)

337 When he left a vacuum the MFM was glad to find treasonous fucks like the Searchlight Creep to fill the void with lies. It should have been a weekly event and he completely dropped the ball. This isn't an after the fact complaint because I was bitching up a storm at the time. Before she left the administration, Karen Hughes would stay on his ass to do this.
Posted by: Captain Hate at June 23, 2017 11:01 AM (y7DUB)

-- great explanation, as a non internet person at the time I had found His behavior inexplicable, and I had not really understood Karen Hugh's exit.

ty, now I know. ty

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:12 AM (v12G8)

338 321. Burt, my friend, please to sedate the mammaries. - 'Joe' @ the AoSHQ help-desk.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at June 23, 2017 11:09 AM (TwwWO)


I'll be alright. I'm just very particular about peanut butter cookies, and frankly, this is why I should not be involved in discussions about recipes, because people think they need to add shite to what works.

Fine, have your fancy recipes. I'll take my peanut butter cookies the way God intended... nay, the way God COMMANDED them to be made.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 11:12 AM (TOk1P)

339 You dont know someone until you live with them....to Heidi's surprise.

Aaaaahhhhaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!

*evil laugh*

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 11:12 AM (7iUYS)

340 318 Say everybody have you see my balls
They're big and salty and brown!
If you ever need a quick pick-me-up
Just stick my balls in your mouth!

*
*
"I'm a sixty-minute man . . ."

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at June 23, 2017 11:13 AM (LeI1X)

341 I need to find the cookie recipe that literally sold our house in Chicagoland.

I put a platter of those out straight from the oven before we left for the realtor to bring in potential buyers, and they devoured the cookies and gave us our asking price.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:14 AM (PY9jH)

342
Figuring out Yankee fans is like trying to have a rational conversation with the guy who has a Mr. Microphone outside Grand Central.

Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:12 AM (Enq6K)


Thanks. there goes my cash job idea.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 11:14 AM (7iUYS)

343 Jane, D'Oh Boy has been through too much in his young life. I'm sorry about the weird friend, who probably needs to see a mental health professional (I'm not being snide, I really mean that) but your son is probably way better off out of that living arrangement.

Will certainly add him to the prayer list today.

But you may want to consider purchasing a couple of condos/apartments near the school, both for him to live in, and as rental properties. Perhaps he could manage the other property while he goes to school in return for room and board from you and your husband? Just an idea. One I wish my parents had done while I was in school. I would have preferred that to living in the dorm.

Posted by: moki at June 23, 2017 11:14 AM (V+V48)

344 Bluebell, hah, well since you were stuck with this book, all those that can should own up!

(btw I have no recipe anyone would want) unless you like borscht

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:14 AM (v12G8)

345 Not art. But you knew that.....

bastards.

Posted by: Alcoholic Asshole Shut In at June 23, 2017 11:14 AM (CPk08)

346 Hope it is over and that you're feeling better, L' Elle!

Posted by: RM at June 23, 2017 11:15 AM (U3LtS)

347 Our son was the first person the kid met when he moved here from NY, and told us at a cookout "Your son is the nicest person I've ever met. He's introduced me to all his friends and made me feel welcome down here." Now he's turned stalkerish. Son's other friends are freaked out by the guy.

Son should have never moved in with him.
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There are a lot of people out there that are what I call functional disordered. This kid is one of them.

In the big picture, it's probably good that your son has had this experience early, so that he can realize that there are people who are psychologically messed up and watch out for them. I work in an industry with a number of "creative" people who are functional disordered, and it's difficult to deal with. These are not nice people and they can make your life miserable.

Posted by: shibumi at June 23, 2017 11:15 AM (aT+Bx)

348 Figuring out Yankee fans is like trying to have a rational conversation with the guy who has a Mr. Microphone outside Grand Central.
Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:12 AM (Enq6K)
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Word.

I always knew you were a smart lady.

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:16 AM (sBOL1)

349 poky roll into your husbands arms tonight and cry, you both got hurt at a time when you were vulnerable. hang onto eachother help eachother.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:16 AM (v12G8)

350 bluebell -- I submitted a recipe that I actually cooked myself yesterday at the end of JJSefton's morning report. One of my kids had fond memories of me cooking -- something, anything. Betty Crocker (old skool) to the rescue.

Posted by: mustbequantum at June 23, 2017 11:16 AM (MIKMs)

351 Mbq! Send it to me via the form at the link in my nic!

Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:17 AM (sBOL1)

352 Amazon has 20 pages of condoms. No more being embarrassed at the checkout at CVS.....

Posted by: Colin at June 23, 2017 11:17 AM (DktjJ)

353 Ok. Out. Have fun kids and dont covfefe the place.

Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 11:17 AM (7iUYS)

354 hang onto eachother help eachother.
Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:16 AM (v12G8
adds sometimes lemons do actually make lemonade

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:17 AM (v12G8)

355 Our son was the first person the kid met when he moved here from NY, and told us at a cookout "Your son is the nicest person I've ever met. He's introduced me to all his friends and made me feel welcome down here." Now he's turned stalkerish. Son's other friends are freaked out by the guy.

Son should have never moved in with him.
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There are a lot of people out there that are what I call functional disordered. This kid is one of them.

In the big picture, it's probably good that your son has had this experience early, so that he can realize that there are people who are psychologically messed up and watch out for them. I work in an industry with a number of "creative" people who are functional disordered, and it's difficult to deal with. These are not nice people and they can make your life miserable.
Posted by: shibumi at June 23, 2017 11:15 AM (aT+Bx)


Borderline Personality Disorder.

If you ever find yourself meeting somebody new, who seems like the nicest coolest person in the world, and yet you kinda find yourself wondering why they're so quickly and fully attached to you?

That's BPD.

Run. Don't walk.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 11:18 AM (TOk1P)

356 A co-worker's wife put nutmeg and clove in an apple pie. Fucking disgusting.

Apples
Sugar
Maybe a dash of cinnamon

Thats it.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 23, 2017 11:18 AM (80X3Z)

357 moki, he was doing fine with his VA money. He felt sorry for lonely "friend" and was excited about a nicer, larger apartment.

Anyhow, he's always had a reputation for helping out others. "Loaned" $ to a Marine buddy years ago so the guy could fly home to visit family. Of course, was never paid back, and really didn't expect it.

Another buddy and his wife named their first son after our kid.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:18 AM (PY9jH)

358 341 I need to find the cookie recipe that literally sold our house in Chicagoland.

I put a platter of those out straight from the oven before we left for the realtor to bring in potential buyers, and they devoured the cookies and gave us our asking price.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:14 AM (PY9jH)


Here in the Seattle area potential buyers are bringing the sellers cookies.

I'm holding out for hookers and blow myself.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 11:19 AM (l4aLi)

359 ugh, now I have to ask what BPD is.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:19 AM (v12G8)

360 Next question, "What do you season a pole dancer with?"

Answer, "I don't wanna know."

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:19 AM (V3c+3)

361 Answer, "I don't wanna know."
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:19 AM (V3c+3)

gak, I know right?

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:20 AM (v12G8)

362 356 A co-worker's wife put nutmeg and clove in an apple pie. Fucking disgusting.

Apples
Sugar
Maybe a dash of cinnamon

Thats it.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at June 23, 2017 11:18 AM (80X3Z)

Some further contaminate perfectly good ingredients by adding Allspice. Blech.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 11:21 AM (l4aLi)

363 anyway, for you peoples holding out on good recipes, You are gonna lose, Just give in while you still breathe.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:21 AM (v12G8)

364 Amazon has 20 pages of condoms. No more being embarrassed at the checkout at CVS.....
Posted by: Colin at June 23, 2017 11:17 AM (DktjJ)


20 "pages" of condoms?

I don't know... would paper ones work as well?

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 11:21 AM (TOk1P)

365 Yikes Jane! Sucks he has to move twice in a month.


Daughter just moved out to a new apt (YAY!) and will have a roommate moving in soon. She does seem like a nice girl but I still worry. Although, our daughter is the one with her name on the lease.



Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:23 AM (Enq6K)

366 Jane, that sounds like a real Cable Guy situation going on there. Yikes.

Posted by: Sporkatus at June 23, 2017 11:23 AM (eXSOZ)

367 359 ugh, now I have to ask what BPD is.
Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:19 AM (v12G

In psychiatry, it's borderline personality disorder. In the Urban Dictionary, who knows. Probably something gross.

Posted by: moki at June 23, 2017 11:23 AM (V+V48)

368 Mbq! Send it to me via the form at the link in my nic!

=====

Can't because womputer conky. Anyway, at the end of 6/22 morning report.

We are civilized people who respect the can lines for cranberry sauce, but this one even I could do.

Posted by: mustbequantum at June 23, 2017 11:23 AM (MIKMs)

369 Tami hopefully the other gal realizes rent due date.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:23 AM (v12G8)

370 Given that it's Friday in Ramadan, what's the over/under on casualties today? And will it be truck of peace, knife of peace, or bomb of peace for the chosen means of intercultural exchange & enrichment?

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at June 23, 2017 11:24 AM (TwwWO)

371 Borderline Personality Disorder.


If you ever find yourself meeting somebody new, who seems like the nicest coolest person in the world, and yet you kinda find yourself wondering why they're so quickly and fully attached to you?


That's BPD.


Run. Don't walk.
---

I HIGHLY recommend the book Emotional Vampires:

http://tinyurl.com/y7pj6pol

It's about personality disorders. Many people have certain tendencies (being a perfectionist, or being slightly obsessive compulsive) but when that is taken to the extreme, it's a personality disorder.

These are the people that you meet that you think are "quirky" and "difficult." It' not that at all. They have a personality disorder, and need to be fixed. BTW... many cannot, even with therapy and medication.

Posted by: shibumi at June 23, 2017 11:24 AM (aT+Bx)

372
Another buddy and his wife named their first son after our kid.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:18 AM (PY9jH)

You are such a good mom. Be very proud of raising this fine young man!!

Posted by: moki at June 23, 2017 11:24 AM (V+V48)

373 Next question, "What do you season a pole dancer with?"
Celery salt and a little herb butter. Duh.

Posted by: Sporkatus at June 23, 2017 11:24 AM (eXSOZ)

374 So question. if you hook a TENS unit up to say...your forehead, might you become an evil genius or a drooling tard?
Posted by: Cannibal Bob at June 23, 2017 10:48 AM (7iUYS)


This is a specific form of a fundamental question., the answer to which is always "Yes".

Posted by: Alcoholic Asshole Shut In at June 23, 2017 11:25 AM (CPk08)

375 Friday of Ramalamadingdong?

You forgot the propane canisters of pieces.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:25 AM (V3c+3)

376 Speaking of cookies and making an offer on a house, we've done that with success.
I recall a previous IPspouse and I went to a showing once that had a stripper pole in the middle of the basement game room. That wasn't a deal breaker, there were other issues, but why wouldn't that be something a R/E agent would say "You know,.. maybe it's gotta come down."

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 11:25 AM (UmSfZ)

377 moki, ty, I might be borderline personality disorder without the desire to stalk, just a messed up human.

I certainly can't claim total sanity all the time.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:25 AM (v12G8)

378 In the olden days, men's restrooms had condom vending machines...All the high class places I go now don't...(Casino restrooms) Maybe truck stops still do.

Posted by: Colin at June 23, 2017 11:25 AM (DktjJ)

379 There are a lot of people out there that are what I call functional disordered. This kid is one of them.

In the big picture, it's probably good that your son has had this experience early, so that he can realize that there are people who are psychologically messed up and watch out for them. I work in an industry with a number of "creative" people who are functional disordered, and it's difficult to deal with. These are not nice people and they can make your life miserable.


Posted by: shibumi


Chuck Schumer, Maxine Waters and John McCain. Plus many others too numerous to mention.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at June 23, 2017 11:25 AM (xAvrH)

380 369
Tami hopefully the other gal realizes rent due date.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:23 AM (v12G

Well, they got 2 months rent free so she's got that long to figure it out.

Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:25 AM (Enq6K)

381 everyone hold yopur hand up if you feel totally together.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:26 AM (v12G8)

382 >>And will it be truck of peace, knife of peace, or bomb of peace for the
chosen means of intercultural exchange enrichment?


"Yes."
-- Your local jihadi

Posted by: Lizzy at June 23, 2017 11:26 AM (NOIQH)

383 ugh, now I have to ask what BPD is.
Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:19 AM (v12G

A good NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) summary:

https://tinyurl.com/hsdzy62

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 11:26 AM (TOk1P)

384 Tami, just let her know saving funds for a ciouple of mths might be a good idea until she knows how the other gal deals with her funds.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:27 AM (v12G8)

385 ty, Burt.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:27 AM (v12G8)

386 Some further contaminate perfectly good ingredients by adding Allspice. Blech.
Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 11:21 AM (l4aLi)
____


..and for crying out loud it's a pie, put a crust on top. A real one, not that nasty crumb stuff, ugh.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 11:27 AM (UmSfZ)

387 BPD - watch the movie Single White Female or learn about the bunny boiler.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:27 AM (V3c+3)

388
I certainly can't claim total sanity all the time.
Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:25 AM (v12G

Who among us (the Horde) can? I think you are in very fine company here. Self included.

Posted by: moki at June 23, 2017 11:27 AM (V+V48)

389 These are the people that you meet that you think are "quirky" and "difficult." It' not that at all. They have a personality disorder, and need to be fixed. BTW... many cannot, even with therapy and medication.

A dark comedy picture of an extreme BPD who's way off the deep end is found in John Kennedy Toole's Confederacy of Dunces. Between that and likely some form of the 'tism, Ignatius Reilly is a cancer on everyone who knows him.

Posted by: Sporkatus at June 23, 2017 11:28 AM (eXSOZ)

390 381. Cannibal Bob, just because it's in a shoebox doesn't mean that it's your hand.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine. All Honor & Glory to Kekistan! at June 23, 2017 11:28 AM (TwwWO)

391 They sell condoms at Stop and Shop.

Posted by: steevy at June 23, 2017 11:28 AM (rmVvL)

392 381 everyone hold yopur hand up if you feel totally together.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:26 AM (v12G


Let me get back to you after I pick the wings off of this fly.

Posted by: Under Fire at June 23, 2017 11:29 AM (l4aLi)

393 Did you guys read the part where the roommate was leaving his laptop on "Record" while he was away?

Son said, "Jeeze, sometimes when I'm home alone I talk to my dog. He was also recording conversations my buddies and I were having when we were hanging out. It's not only creepy, it's illegal. When I told him, he actually laughed in my face."

Husband and I are officially skeeved out and anxious. Oh, and roomie owns a few guns (and he's not a vet).

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:29 AM (PY9jH)

394 "Your quest for sanity is driving the rest of us insane." - Solomon Short. War Against Chtorr series. David Gerrold, before he went totally bonkers.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:29 AM (V3c+3)

395 I certainly can't claim total sanity all the time.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:25 AM (v12G

Who among us can?

Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:29 AM (Enq6K)

396 They sell condoms at Stop and Shop.
Posted by: steevy at June 23, 2017 11:28 AM (rmVvL)
____


and also at Kum Go.
Stop laughing, it's real.

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 11:29 AM (UmSfZ)

397 Borderline Personality Disorder.

If you ever find yourself meeting somebody new, who seems like the nicest coolest person in the world, and yet you kinda find yourself wondering why they're so quickly and fully attached to you?

That's BPD.

Run. Don't walk.

Posted by: BurtTC


WHY WON'T YOU RETURN MY PHONE CALLS??? DO YOU WANT ME TO BOIL YOUR PET RABBIT???

Posted by: Shep Smith at June 23, 2017 11:29 AM (xAvrH)

398 I've always hated condoms. Glad my wife got her tubes tied. But this weekend I'll be redeeming my Father's Day gift - a steak and a blowjob. I think I'll have them concurrently for some extra excitement.

Posted by: Chris M at June 23, 2017 11:29 AM (eAZVt)

399 What's all this about BPD? Instead of hinting at it, just come right out and say it. I know that's what you're all thinking. Just like how you all think I'm paranoid. That's right, I know what you're thinking, even though you've never said it or anything.



mmmbhshgfwoskk,...

Batshit!

Posted by: WitchDoktor, AKA VA GOP Sucks at June 23, 2017 11:30 AM (eytER)

400 Why he didn't just ask me, I have no idea. I've given up trying to figure out Yankees' fans. I don't have that much time on my hands.
Posted by: bluebell ~ don't resist me, much! at June 23, 2017 11:09 AM (sBOL1)


A Yankees fan?

This place really has jumped the shark.

Posted by: Alcoholic Asshole Shut In at June 23, 2017 11:30 AM (CPk08)

401 Son said, "Jeeze, sometimes when I'm home alone I
talk to my dog. He was also recording conversations my buddies and I
were having when we were hanging out. It's not only creepy, it's
illegal. When I told him, he actually laughed in my face."

Husband and I are officially skeeved out and anxious. Oh, and roomie owns a few guns (and he's not a vet).


Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:29 AM (PY9jH)

I'd have him move in with me until he found another place. Who needs that stress.

Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:31 AM (Enq6K)

402 dammit, my ampersand privileges have been revoked.

Kum and Go

Posted by: IP at June 23, 2017 11:31 AM (UmSfZ)

403 nood

Posted by: OregonMuse, AoSHQ Thought Leader at June 23, 2017 11:31 AM (9d741)

404 Borderline Personality Disorder.


If you ever find yourself meeting somebody new, who seems like the nicest coolest person in the world, and yet you kinda find yourself wondering why they're so quickly and fully attached to you?


That's BPD.


Run. Don't walk.
---

I HIGHLY recommend the book Emotional Vampires:

http://tinyurl.com/y7pj6pol

It's about personality disorders. Many people have certain tendencies (being a perfectionist, or being slightly obsessive compulsive) but when that is taken to the extreme, it's a personality disorder.

These are the people that you meet that you think are "quirky" and "difficult." It' not that at all. They have a personality disorder, and need to be fixed. BTW... many cannot, even with therapy and medication.
Posted by: shibumi at June 23, 2017 11:24 AM (aT+Bx)


Yeah, medication tends to be quite ineffective, so pee-sigh-chiatrists often pretend personality disorders don't exist. The mental illnesses for which medication is useful, those exist.

Anyhoo, the reason therapy tends to be ineffective is more because the clients have a love/hate relationship with their diagnosis! Really. So... they come for help, then they drift off, because they like the highs of the emotional roller coaster.

If somebody really commits to changing though, it can be done.

Posted by: BurtTC at June 23, 2017 11:31 AM (TOk1P)

405 389
These are the people that you meet that you think are "quirky" and
"difficult." It' not that at all. They have a personality disorder, and
need to be fixed. BTW... many cannot, even with therapy and medication.



A dark comedy picture of an extreme BPD who's way off the deep end is found in John Kennedy Toole's Confederacy of Dunces. Between that and likely some form of the 'tism, Ignatius Reilly is a cancer on everyone who knows him.

Posted by: Sporkatus at June 23, 2017 11:28 AM (eXSOZ)

See Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction. Also a great reference on how to cook rabbit.

Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at June 23, 2017 11:31 AM (jxbfJ)

406 393 Did you guys read the part where the roommate was leaving his laptop on "Record" while he was away?

Son said, "Jeeze, sometimes when I'm home alone I talk to my dog. He was also recording conversations my buddies and I were having when we were hanging out. It's not only creepy, it's illegal. When I told him, he actually laughed in my face."

Husband and I are officially skeeved out and anxious. Oh, and roomie owns a few guns (and he's not a vet).
Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:29 AM (PY9jH)

Tell son to get an unlisted number, and several bolts on his new apartment door. This guy is unstable. I know D'Oh boy can handle himself, but still. This is so not right.

Posted by: moki at June 23, 2017 11:31 AM (V+V48)

407 Prayers for L'Elle, Pookysgirl...hard time never last, even though it sure feels like it.

Posted by: IC at June 23, 2017 11:31 AM (a0IVu)

408 you guys are very funny, I really need and appreciate that about you.

now give me your credit card #.
(KIDDING)

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:32 AM (v12G8)

409 Posted by: L, Elle at June 23, 2017 09:37 AM (Rsi2C)

Big prayers for you. SuperWoman!

Posted by: gracepc at June 23, 2017 11:32 AM (OU4q6)

410 356 A co-worker's wife put nutmeg and clove in an apple pie. Fucking disgusting.

Apples
Sugar
Maybe a dash of cinnamon

Thats it.


Reminds me of a great Archer scene:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ZYXCiVj2Q

Posted by: mx4 at June 23, 2017 11:32 AM (uJqEF)

411 No condoms at McD's. When I was traveling with a friend who inspected McD restaurants (for McD, not an employee) Never saw a condom machine, But did find some with just a toilet, which make you think you picked the wrong door...we visited over 3000 during that time.

Posted by: Colin at June 23, 2017 11:32 AM (DktjJ)

412 I'd have him move in with me until he found another place. Who needs that stress.


Posted by: Tami at June 23, 2017 11:31 AM (Enq6K)


We've offered him the guest room, and he can store his things in husband's warehouse, but he wants to find a place of his own and move (again).

Posted by: Jane D'oh at June 23, 2017 11:33 AM (PY9jH)

413 367 359 ugh, now I have to ask what BPD is.
Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:19 AM (v12G

In psychiatry, it's borderline personality disorder. In the Urban Dictionary, who knows. Probably something gross.
Posted by: moki at June 23, 2017 11:23 AM (V+V4

It's an Axis II Cluster B personality disorder in the DSM-V. Gross, not exactly. Life-destroying if you get involved with one? Oh yes.

Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 11:33 AM (0mRoj)

414 Does it seem to anyone else that the gay 'community' has gone even MORE over the edge since they got their gay marriage?

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 23, 2017 11:34 AM (oVJmc)

415
It's an Axis II Cluster B personality disorder in the DSM-V. Gross, not exactly. Life-destroying if you get involved with one? Oh yes.
Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 11:33 AM (0mRoj)



I think you are speaking from personal experience.

{{{{{insomniac}}}}}}

Posted by: moki at June 23, 2017 11:34 AM (V+V48)

416 I would have, *taps chin*, oh done something creative to the laptop. Like place in tub and fill the tub with water. Let the laptop marinate in good old H2O for a bit. Followed by draining the tub and let laptop drip dry. Then put laptop back where it was.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:35 AM (V3c+3)

417 BPD people tend to view others in stark terms, devils or angels, and minor infractions can move people from one category to the other.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 23, 2017 11:36 AM (oVJmc)

418 Does it seem to anyone else that the gay 'community' has gone even MORE over the edge since they got their gay marriage?


Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 23, 2017 11:34 AM (oVJmc)

The crazy part is some are supporting Muslim groups. I just don't get that at all, unless they like to learn to fly from a 10 story roof somewhere.

Posted by: Colin at June 23, 2017 11:37 AM (DktjJ)

419 BPD people tend to view others in stark terms, devils or angels, and minor infractions can move people from one category to the other.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at June 23, 2017 11:36 AM (oVJmc)woah, ok that Is rather scary. so Glenn Close is our reference for easy understanding.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:37 AM (v12G8)

420 scrathches BPD off my list of worries.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:38 AM (v12G8)

421 sorry, if I spelled correctly you guys wouldn't know me.

Posted by: willow at June 23, 2017 11:38 AM (v12G8)

422 It's an Axis II Cluster B personality disorder in the DSM-V. Gross, not exactly. Life-destroying if you get involved with one? Oh yes.
---

The last guy I dated was an undiagnosed Narcissist. That damaged me at lot, and put me off dating for a decade. Now I'm dealing with an actual diagnosed Narcissist at work, who thinks he's cured.

He's not. His psychiatrist just gave up on him.

My boss is dealing with him now; not sure what the outcome is going to be, since they don't realize how bad he is.

Posted by: shibumi at June 23, 2017 11:39 AM (aT+Bx)

423 It's an Axis II ClusterBfuck personality disorder in the DSM-V. Gross, not exactly. Life-destroying if you get involved with one? Oh yes.
Posted by: Insomniac at June 23, 2017 11:33 AM (0mRoj)


FIFY. Run, don't walk.

Although the sex can be good.......

Posted by: Alcoholic Asshole Shut In at June 23, 2017 11:39 AM (CPk08)

424 I guess he's assuming Putin won't prank him with plutonium.

For the LOLs.
Posted by: naturalfake
------------

Poloni... ,never mind.

Posted by: Vlad at June 23, 2017 11:40 AM (OdK9v)

425 I would have, *taps chin*, oh done something creative to the laptop. Like place in tub and fill the tub with water. Let the laptop marinate in good old H2O for a bit. Followed by draining the tub and let laptop drip dry. Then put laptop back where it was.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:35 AM (V3c+3)

A brief spin in the microwave oven?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 23, 2017 11:41 AM (XUcIQ)

426 The last guy I dated was an undiagnosed Narcissist. That damaged me at lot, and put me off dating for a decade. Now I'm dealing with an actual diagnosed Narcissist at work, who thinks he's cured.

He's not. His psychiatrist just gave up on him.

My boss is dealing with him now; not sure what the outcome is going to be, since they don't realize how bad he is.
Posted by: shibumi at June 23, 2017 11:39 AM (aT+Bx)


Bleah.....narcissists bug the sh*t out of me.

Posted by: Alcoholic Asshole Shut In at June 23, 2017 11:41 AM (CPk08)

427 "So now son has to hustle to find another affordable one bedroom apt."

Jane, best of luck to your son. The post reminded me of when I was in my early to mid 20's and wanting to be in my own place, and the hassle of dealing with roommates out of necessity.

Roommates who indicated an interest and faded away. Roommates who made commitments and then backed out. Roommates who fell in love, got married, and moved out a few months after we moved into a house.

Phone calls from a neighbor telling me, "Don't look to your left, but there is someone on your fire escape peering in at you and your girlfriend RIGHT NOW." Another time, different apartment, looking out a curtain at a date's apartment to see a face leering back at me. Went out to throw the creep off the fire escape headfirst and was left with half his shirt in my hand when he jumped down a flight of stairs.

A housecleaner on her first day on the job getting bombed, staggering around the yard cursing at neighbors and passing out in the front yard of the rental house.

Tons of financial struggles.

Nothing as grinding as what your son is facing, but wow, that whole thing of getting rolling in your young life can be a crazy journey. Thinking of you and him.

Posted by: RM at June 23, 2017 11:41 AM (U3LtS)

428 Vlad steeples his fingers and looks haughtily at Colbert, "Yes Mr. Colbert, I laced your tea with Bolognium."

Colbert, "Gack!"

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:42 AM (V3c+3)

429 Not sure if a microwave oven can generate enough Oersteds to properly zap a laptop.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:45 AM (V3c+3)

430 With respect to the autopilot and the Fitzgerald - it was suggested that someone could have programmed the autopilot onto a course that would produce a collision.

Point should be made that in order for that to work, the nefarious course programmer would have to assume that the Fitzgerald, with all of its radars, would never see a big slow cargo ship coming, and would also have to assume that the Fitzgerald would never bother to take any evasive action when they saw that a collision was looming.

Only an idiot would have assumed that the bridge crew of the Fitzgerald would behave so idiotically. If you remember Austin Powers, this kind of collision is much like the scene where some henchmen sees a Steamroller slowly coming towards him, and just stands there shouting NOOOOO as he is slowly run over.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 23, 2017 11:45 AM (V2Yro)

431 btw, I don't doubt that the freighter was on autopilot - at 1:30 am with an all-filipino crew, I'm absolutely sure that it was.

Posted by: Tom Servo at June 23, 2017 11:47 AM (V2Yro)

432 I would have, *taps chin*, oh done something creative to the laptop. Like place in tub and fill the tub with water. Let the laptop marinate in good old H2O for a bit. Followed by draining the tub and let laptop drip dry. Then put laptop back where it was.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:35 AM (V3c+3)

A brief spin in the microwave oven?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon



That electro-magnet that erases VHS tapes? Yeah.

Posted by: rickb223 at June 23, 2017 11:48 AM (j+h+K)

433 429 Not sure if a microwave oven can generate enough Oersteds to properly zap a laptop.
Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:45 AM (V3c+3)


It might not, but it definitely generates enough frammistats to screw it up. Do a youtube search.

Posted by: Alcoholic Asshole Shut In at June 23, 2017 11:49 AM (CPk08)

434 Not sure if a microwave oven can generate enough Oersteds to properly zap a laptop.

Posted by: Anna Puma at June 23, 2017 11:45 AM (V3c+3)

Put a ball of steel wool in your microwave, and get back to me. On second thought, don't. The arcing is spectacular, but the oven itself could be damaged.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at June 23, 2017 11:50 AM (XUcIQ)

435 thanks guys!!

Posted by: real researcher at June 23, 2017 12:09 PM (Qsmyf)

436 Digital artists need not apply? I think that your pen and ink requirement is a little snooty, and your printer is going to digitize anything that you give them anyhow. Just saying, and not trying to pick a fight or have hurt feelings or anything. sniff.

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