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aceofspadeshq at gee mail.com CBD: cbd.aoshq at gee mail.com Buck: buck.throckmorton at protonmail.com joe mannix: mannix2024 at proton.me MisHum: petmorons at gee mail.com | Open Thread - We <3 Obamacare Edition [Weirddave]I dunno how many of y'all saw this, or even realized it's significance if you did, but last week it was announced that Assurant is selling or closing its health insurance business. With nearly 1 million customers, Assurant Health provides a broad array of insurance coverage to individuals, families and small employers including major medical, short-term and supplemental plans. The company expects Assurant Health to report a net operating loss for the quarter in the range of $80 million to $90 million. Approximately half of the loss is attributable to a reduction in 2014 estimated recoveries from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) risk mitigation programs. The remainder reflects elevated claims on 2015 ACA policies. Not to get all inside baseball here, but this is kind of a big deal. Assurant is a major carrier, a Fortune 500 company, and they can't financially survive in the environment that the PPACA (Pee Pee Ca Ca) establishes. Moreover, they were the premier carrier offering short term health insurance across most of the country, short term coverage is often crucial for bridging gaps in coverage until the next Obamacare open enrollment. For many Americans, that's now gone. There is a company out of Texas which is still an option for people in 38 states, their business philosophy for the past few years has been “Obamacare sucks, we're just going to offer old fashioned, non ACA compliant plans. Yea, you'll have to pay the fine, but you'll be insured and it'll still cost less than Leviathan”. They're going great guns, but other than that, there's not much. UHC and HCC offer some short term plans in limited markets, and I suppose there are a few others, but Assurant was the 800lb gorilla of the short term market, covering 41 states, and now...poof! The takeaway from this, the canary in the coalmine, is that a Fortune 500 insurance company, one that's been around since the 19th century, tried to play within ACA rules and utterly failed. There's going to be more of this. Major carriers are currently protected from loss by the risk corridor guarantees in the ACA (to simplify mightily, the Feds are covering their losses for the first 3 years), but that goes away by 2017, and we are going to see rate spikes and contracting networks that will make today seem like the good old days. Gonna see more companies fail, too. Isn't that a nice inauguration gift JEF's leaving for his successor? And what will be the response from the left? “This isn't working! The free-market failed! (Never mind that it did no such thing) We need single-payor!”. And if Hildabeast, or Lieawatha, or Tommy Carcetti or the Catamount Communist or any other Dem is elected President, we'll get it too. As was the plan all along.Comments(Jump to bottom of comments)1
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Posted by: Beth M at May 03, 2015 06:28 PM (kiy9d) 2
Woohoo. An unknown first again! Beautiful evening here in NOVA. Obama care ruined our pefectly good insurance through work, so the sooner it goes down in flames the better!
Posted by: Beth M at May 03, 2015 06:30 PM (kiy9d) 3
Who would have ever seen this coming?
Posted by: Ronster at May 03, 2015 06:32 PM (4NtAn) 4
For two years running my raise has been absorbed by the rise in cost of my employer's ObamaCare-compliant health plan. In other words, I have essentially gotten no raise for that period. ObamaCare is wealth redistribution: period, full stop.
Posted by: joncelli at May 03, 2015 06:37 PM (ENczY) Posted by: Grad School Fool at May 03, 2015 06:37 PM (A9KzJ) 6
Hmmmm. I wonder how many jobs that is? All very good paying jobs sacrificed to the gods of progressivism.
Posted by: CA Token at May 03, 2015 06:38 PM (fKbTn) Posted by: eman at May 03, 2015 06:40 PM (MQEz6) 8
It's riotin' time.
Posted by: Ben Grimmm at May 03, 2015 06:40 PM (W5DcG) 9
I'm so glad I'm not in that soul sucking field anymore. By the way this isn't a bug of the ACA it's a feature. Every choice that is eliminated brings the government run healthcare system one step closer.
Posted by: Corgi what ain't a Poi dog at May 03, 2015 06:40 PM (dZGNV) Posted by: Cloyd Freud, Unemployed at May 03, 2015 06:41 PM (8W5zZ) 11
Saw a headline stating that over half of the exchanges were in deep financial trouble. Taxpayers get to finance risk for no fun and no profit.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 06:41 PM (nflC3) 12
Here's a tip for Assurance's IT people:
Don't bother applying at Disney. Unless they first move to India. Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at May 03, 2015 06:42 PM (W5DcG) 13
Tens of millions of us need to just refuse to participate, and refuse to pay the fine.
Break the damned thing. Demolish it where it stands, do NOT wait for "congress", (aka Obummer's supine rubber stamp, Inc.), to deal with it. They won't. Non compliance, by the millions. Don't wait for "leadership" on this one. Every one of you is your own leader, every one is the living reflection of your own conscience and morality. Yes, some of us are to be rounded up and made examples of. Happened after 1776, too. Shall we be worthy of our forefathers? Or, will we fail both them, and our progeny. Your actions are your decisions. Thoughts, ideas, ideals, philosophy and rhetoric fall by the side, meaningless. Truly, "do or do not", applies here, and it applies now. Break the bastards. Break them NOW! Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at May 03, 2015 06:42 PM (RzZOc) 14
But the Republicans are going to get rid of it. Why are they taking so long?
Posted by: freaked at May 03, 2015 06:42 PM (JdEZJ) 15
And then single payer will fail.
And that will be the Free Market's fault as well. Leftism- a religion where emotion means never having to own up to failure. Posted by: Bete reading about the burning times at May 03, 2015 06:42 PM (F9322) 16
What is the name of the Tx. company I was insured through Obaminationcare the first year but could not handle the premium increase year 2. I would be interested in the company you mention
Posted by: Steven Vina at May 03, 2015 06:43 PM (75eWh) 17
WeirdDave, does Monty know you are borrowing his DOOM! on a Sunday?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 06:44 PM (wPxCh) 18
The GOP has a detailed plan to get rid of ObamaCare by 2050 or your money back.
Please donate now. Posted by: eman at May 03, 2015 06:44 PM (MQEz6) 19
The irony of it all- I refuse to pay the fine and then all the penalties that go with it, get sent to jail and get free healthcare.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 06:48 PM (nflC3) 20
The game is rigged by the political class, all around the dial.
I just saw a commercial on the TV for the campaign for the next mayor of Columbus. A black gentleman, James Ragland. He was touting CRA as a means of "bringing up those neighborhoods lagging behind" in development. CRA has been with us for decades now, and has been part of the cause for at least one major bank collapse cycle. It's working the same way as ACA will; reducing competition, leaving fewer banks, more big banks, easily controlled by the Federal Government. The financial system has largely been corrupted by this, and we wonder why, with this low prime rate, that investment is so moribund for many companies, and job growth is low. The GOPe will raise money talking about this, but will do nothing. Posted by: Bossy Conservative....lost in America at May 03, 2015 06:49 PM (+1T7c) 21
I was going to make this comment, but the link beat me to it: Assurant is the leader in what the link calls lifestyle insurance, and they probably found it more profitable and less of a hassle to focus on it. For those who wonder, lifestyle insurance is what you buy when you cover your printer at Best Buy or the home warranty that you get with the house you just bought.
Posted by: Denver at May 03, 2015 06:49 PM (6ZoFw) 22
20 million Americans on strike for a month will get their attention.
Posted by: eman at May 03, 2015 06:49 PM (MQEz6) 23
The Alaska outback is looking less rugged by the day!
Posted by: tbd at May 03, 2015 06:51 PM (jQdD1) 24
Yep. Single payer like UK is going to be the answer after Obama Care bankrupts all the current companies.
No other option. Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 06:51 PM (0FSuD) 25
when you think of the jobs, lives and companies that were destroyed by obamacare.....it's overwhelming.....
Posted by: phoenixgirl at May 03, 2015 06:52 PM (0O7c5) 26
Next on the chopping block. Medicare Advantage plans. Lefttards hate these HMO networks with a passion because for the most part they work. Seniors and disabled people got better benefits and (gasp) the companies made a profit. A liberal will lie and tell you it's because HHS/HMA overpaid capitalization costs per enrolled when in truth the private companies had a better handle on costs and fraud than did the Medicare contractors.
Posted by: Corgi what ain't a Poi dog at May 03, 2015 06:52 PM (dZGNV) 27
Jim has the essence of it...you have to act.
By you, I mean you reading the blog. Not we, Not us. When it comes down to it, nobody else is going to fix this country ( and it is fixable). Not the repukes, not the sworn defenders of this country, and I'm sure as hell not going to do anything (too fat, old, and scared). It is up to the actions you take, and the people that you convince to join you. Folks in New York and Connecticut did not register their guns, for instance. A certain somebody (not me), visits the facebooks of police organizations and reminds them of the democratic party propaganda war against cops, especially after a cop is hurt when the democong go on particularly extreme anti-cop rampage. The rage is there, folks. Remind people of who they are and who their enemies are. Waiting for the world to burn and hoping it doesnt get worse is a bad gamble. This is OUR country. Posted by: Grad School Fool at May 03, 2015 06:53 PM (A9KzJ) 28
@13 Jim....
I didn't participate in ACA and did not pay the fine either. I used all the money I saved on health insurance and "gummit fines" to buy guns and ammo. Also I conduct all my business in Cash now. I figure if you're gonna piss the SCOAMF and his minions off, go for the brass ring. Posted by: The Walking Dude at May 03, 2015 06:53 PM (cCxiu) 29
Hmmmm. I wonder how many jobs that is? All very good paying jobs sacrificed to the gods of progressivism.
Posted by: CA Token Yeah, but who lost jobs? White people, white priviledge, yada yada yada...... Maybe they could all become cake bakers for the gay folks? There's a market niche to be filled. Posted by: Bossy Conservative....lost in America at May 03, 2015 06:53 PM (+1T7c) 30
Disney is not paying the Indian's health care. THIS is why they have off sourced it.
They are the first, they will not be the last. Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 06:54 PM (0FSuD) 31
Who would've thought that getting the gummint involved would lead to fiscally-unsound conditions?
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at May 03, 2015 06:55 PM (oVJmc) 32
So if we get .gov single payer healthcare and it sucks as bad as the DMV & every other big federal program do you think the masses are going to take it lying down? Or break out the tar, feathers, pitchforks, and torches?
My bet is on a furious public making the rioting in Democrat welfare plantations look like a cubscout campfire. Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston at May 03, 2015 06:55 PM (A1Dcl) 33
NHS is like Ebola to the UK budget. Just munching away devouring everything until the host dies.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 06:55 PM (wPxCh) 34
So I guess the best way is to get noncompliance insurance and make sure you aren't owed a refund from the IRS.
Posted by: commentorior at May 03, 2015 06:56 PM (ODxAs) 35
Who would've thought that getting the gummint involved would lead to fiscally-unsound conditions?
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel Wait for it..........Unexpected! Many people will be stunned when this comes down on them like a ton of bricks. Posted by: Bossy Conservative....lost in America at May 03, 2015 06:58 PM (+1T7c) 36
HealthCare/share Ministries are a good answer here, if you qualify.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 06:58 PM (XrHO0) Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:00 PM (G7qet) 38
Question- If social media can rally all these SJW and grievance mongers, why does it only work for the most grievous cases against conservatives?
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 07:01 PM (nflC3) 39
@28, Walking Dude.
You are my brother. And ditto on the cash for very nearly everything. I only put enough into a bank to auto-pay my truck insurance, and about $50 above that "float" at any given time. And never, ever use an ATM, or a debit card for purchases. Financially speaking, maintain the smallest digital footprint possible. At a certain point, one has all the ammo and hardware useable before assuring one's own demise in any given confrontation. So, I strive to save up for a needed surgery, and to otherwise be a cash-operator in the arena of my own medical choices. But yes. Individual actions. By as many of us as will step up, in concert. No "us", no "we". Just a metric buttload of millions of us, all deciding to bork the system in a tidal wave of individual Fuck You epiphanies. NOW is as good a time to reach that conclusion as any. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at May 03, 2015 07:01 PM (RzZOc) 40
Hmmm, I have Assurant. Oh well, had....
Posted by: SFGoth at May 03, 2015 07:02 PM (o1LrP) 41
I signed up for Medishare cost sharing insurance (even though they are not insurance). Covers me and the spouse, meets ACA guidelines, keeps us off the exchanges, and is cheaper than ACA. It is a faith-based cost sharing program allowed as an exception by the ACA.
Posted by: DCA at May 03, 2015 07:02 PM (4VFEa) Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 07:03 PM (wPxCh) 43
We don't have this problem in Brattleboro because we followed Presdent Obama's wisdom and not that idiot Bush !!!!!
Posted by: Mary Clogginstien from Brattleboro, VT at May 03, 2015 07:03 PM (D5iCY) 44
I have been very pleased with Samaritan Ministries. They were the only sharing plan that didn't require applying for Medicaid.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:03 PM (G7qet) 45
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The irony of it all- I refuse to pay the fine and then all the penalties that go with it, get sent to jail and get free healthcare. Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 06:48 PM (nflC3) You won't be sent to jail. If you have assets in your name they will be seized to pay the fine. If not you will be left alone. Posted by: schizoid at May 03, 2015 07:04 PM (/NRRn) 46
You know real reason Assurant is going belly up? It's gotta be Bush's fault . . .
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:04 PM (EgOr3) 47
Also I conduct all my business in Cash now.
I figure if you're gonna piss the SCOAMF and his minions off, go for the brass ring. Posted by: The Walking Dude at May 03, 2015 06:53 PM (cCxiu) We'll be right over. Load up. We have your IP Posted by: NSA at May 03, 2015 07:04 PM (0FSuD) 48
so you're saying short all the healthcare?
Posted by: Bigby's Knuckle Sandwich at May 03, 2015 07:05 PM (2+52C) 49
Jim- You have it exactly right. By the way, did you get your health problem fixed? It was your leg if I remember correctly.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 07:05 PM (nflC3) 50
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You know real reason Assurant is going belly up? It's gotta be Bush's fault . . . Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:04 PM (EgOr3) Nay, we bought them. Posted by: Halibrurton at May 03, 2015 07:06 PM (0FSuD) 51
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We don't have this problem in Brattleboro because we followed Presdent Obama's wisdom and not that idiot Bush !!!!! Posted by: Mary Clogginstien from Brattleboro, VT at May 03, 2015 07:03 PM (D5iCY) Obama's wisdom? All putts less than six feet are give me's? Posted by: Halibrurton at May 03, 2015 07:08 PM (0FSuD) 52
I have been very pleased with Samaritan Ministries. They were the only sharing plan that didn't require applying for Medicaid.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:03 PM (G7qet) ****** I saw nothing about Medicaid when I looked at Liberty Healthshare. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 07:08 PM (3F6F8) 53
off hal sock
Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 07:08 PM (0FSuD) 54
60 minutes? Is there ANYONE on the show that is not Jewish?
ANYONE? Producers, directors, on air? Asking for a friend. Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 07:10 PM (0FSuD) 55
Ben Had. Lisfranc fracture in the right foot. Aggrivated the original two-year-ago injury, two weeks ago. Re broke it, loudly.
The nature of it, I can walk on it, work on it. Painfully, but not into incapacitation. They're going to have to re-break it, put a lateral screw in the foot, followed by four weeks totally off the foot, and another four weeks of not working....just mild ambulation, at the most. The good news, I've got enough loose screws, they can use one of those. Jim Sunk New Dawn Galveston, TX Posted by: Jim at May 03, 2015 07:11 PM (RzZOc) Posted by: YIKES! at May 03, 2015 07:12 PM (FAZ6g) 57
MWNP, Liberty may be a good choice then. If I recall correctly, they are the outfit that does t require you to be a church-attending Christian to participate. You merely need to state that you believe in helping others or something like that.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:12 PM (G7qet) 58
I'm in CA, and whan Anthem, in December 2013, tried to jack my monthly premium 176%, I walked away. I put the yearly cost, $6000.00, that Anthem wanted, away, just in case. By the end of 2015, I'll have $12,000.00, just in case. They get nothing. I also made certain to get my SPT and MMR shots renewed in 2013 ... just before the measles outbreak in 2014. I thought I saw it coming, and I was just a bit over-cautious. I'm now having checks for immunity to Hep A &$28; B ( had some shots in 1990), measles, mumps, and rubella. I plan on renewing shots for polio, and of the previous my tests indicate failed, meningococcus, HPV and a few others. Like The Tentacled One, I dislike shots (well, not as much), but I've seen diseases in the Third World ... I recommend getting shots, now, before ObamaCare makes such things the decision of others. For a few dollars, I have (and you can) permanently avoided a number of ugly diseases ... and avoided having to discuss this subject with a government bureaucrat. Posted by: Arbalest at May 03, 2015 07:14 PM (FlRtG) 59
What is the name of the Tx. company I was insured through Obaminationcare the first year but could not handle the premium increase year 2. I would be interested in the company you mention
I'm not supposed to promote commercial interested as an open blogger, but email me, my nic at gmail, and I'll refer you. Posted by: Weirddave at May 03, 2015 07:14 PM (WvS3w) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 03, 2015 07:15 PM (MeuoO) 61
Theres only one thing to do then, The single payer act of 2017, and rinos will be behind it 100%. McCain, age 125, Arizona Maverick leading the way.
Posted by: People Corp at May 03, 2015 07:15 PM (TzeLs) 62
There are other options that follow along the lines of a cost share program. And they're fairly reasonable, too. I can't think of the names at the moment but will pass it along if it comes to me. AND as an added bonus, they allow you to be exempt from the Obamacare requirements.
Posted by: Wind Breaker at May 03, 2015 07:16 PM (/pOl7) 63
MWNP, Liberty may be a good choice then. If I recall correctly, they are the outfit that does t require you to be a church-attending Christian to participate. You merely need to state that you believe in helping others or something like that.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:12 PM (G7qet) ****** This is true, as far as I could tell. It is Christian based, but they are looking more at your stated beliefs than your Church attendance scorecard. Other than that, no tobacco use and no consistent alcohol to excess. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 07:16 PM (cIoI4) 64
Mindy, I tried Liberty when I was a contractor. My experience was not entirely happy. Sure, they do not have a strict religious test. However, they don't tell you up front they will charge you more if you have pre-existing conditions or other health issues they don't care for (in my case, weight). I was supposed to work with this lady on some kind of weight loss plan, to a goal I specified (?). After the initial phone call she never contacted me (but I still got charged the extra fee). Never ended up using the service as I got a full-time job a few months later. Just my two cents...
Posted by: Sabrina Chase at May 03, 2015 07:17 PM (GQdlU) 65
Fredocare , in one form or another, is here to stay and The American Healthcare system, once the best in the world, is gone for ever. Expects long waits, limited care, rationed care, little of no choice, and it ain't gonna be cheap either. Thanks Fredo and liberals. Now go fuck yourselves
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:17 PM (/tNwW) 66
You can toss Covered California into the clusterfuck.
http://tinyurl.com/lhglgjw Posted by: YIKES! at May 03, 2015 07:12 PM (FAZ6g)Saw that when it was published. Giant fucking surprise. NOT! But it's not like it will make a dent in the ignorance of the California voters. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:18 PM (EgOr3) Posted by: Eromero at May 03, 2015 07:19 PM (go5uR) 68
Other than that, no tobacco use and no consistent alcohol to excess.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 07:16 PM (cIoI4) well, that leaves me out! Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:20 PM (EgOr3) 69
Why does your friend want to know?
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 03, 2015 07:15 PM (MeuoO) Knowledge be good. Faber College. Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 07:21 PM (0FSuD) 70
well, that leaves me out!
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:20 PM (EgOr3) ****** At the moment, it leaves me out as well. I'm sure a good percentage of the Horde may have issues in these areas. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 07:21 PM (3F6F8) 71
holy crap, yahoo is reporting that Ben Carson is going to see the GOP nom!!
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:22 PM (EgOr3) 72
James Taylor at Fenway Park to sing for the Yankee- Red Sox game? I thought he only did politics and world peace these days? Horse face there i wonder?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:23 PM (/tNwW) 73
holy crap, yahoo is reporting that Ben Carson is going to see the GOP nom!!
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:22 PM (EgOr3) See? Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:24 PM (/tNwW) 74
Peaches, a sign of the Apocalypse? Or just simple collapse?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 07:25 PM (wPxCh) 75
The American Healthcare system, once the best in the world, is gone for ever. Expects long waits, limited care, rationed care, little of no choice, and it ain't gonna be cheap either.
It was the best of Europe, it was the worst of Europe. Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at May 03, 2015 07:25 PM (W5DcG) Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 03, 2015 07:26 PM (AVEe1) 77
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James Taylor at Fenway Park to sing for the Yankee- Red Sox game? I thought he only did politics and world peace these days? Horse face there i wonder? Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:23 PM (/tNwW) I am assuming that they are handing out barf bags as games give away? Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 07:26 PM (0FSuD) 78
Horse face there i wonder?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:23 PM (/tNwW) .............. Yes, I believe he will be the one waving the Cambodian flag! Posted by: tbd at May 03, 2015 07:27 PM (jQdD1) 79
We live in an amazing time, the more the democrats fuck up the more they get of what they want...
this indicates the American people are retarded. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 07:27 PM (/4AZU) 80
seek . . . damn fingers!
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:28 PM (EgOr3) 81
@47, NSA. "We have your IP".
Can you please tell your buddies in the IRS that I DID send in my 1040. I tried calling them but they are all butt hurt about getting a budget cut and maybe having to pay less bonuses and they are not answering the phone or responding to emails. Thanks guys.....you're the best! Posted by: The Walking Dude at May 03, 2015 07:28 PM (cCxiu) 82
UN Report Details How Hamas Uses Children As Human Shields
But somehow its still Israels fault Weasel Zippers But of course Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:28 PM (/tNwW) 83
Sarah Jessica Parker will be waving a Khmer Rouge flag??
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 07:28 PM (wPxCh) 84
Sith Lord Darth Ubama
Posted by: Eromero at May 03, 2015 07:19 PM (go5uR)........Whoa there, pardner, not one of ours! Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 03, 2015 07:29 PM (bLnSU) 85
So I see James Taylor is a Red Sox fan. Another reason to hate his liberal ass
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:29 PM (/tNwW) Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 07:30 PM (/4AZU) 87
Peaches, with the US on the edge of the precipice, we can't afford Ben Carson! Nice guy, though.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:30 PM (G7qet) 88
This spaketh the Shop Stewart for Sith Local #412
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 07:30 PM (wPxCh) 89
84 Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 03, 2015 07:29 PM (bLnSU)
Darth Uh-bama is from the Darth Binks sect of the Dark order.. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 07:30 PM (/4AZU) 90
Can you please tell your buddies in the IRS that I
DID send in my 1040. I tried calling them but they are all butt hurt about getting a budget cut and maybe having to pay less bonuses and they are not answering the phone or responding to emails. Thanks guys.....you're the best! Posted by: The Walking Dude at May 03, 2015 07:28 PM (cCxiu) We know, you are still Fcuked. Posted by: NSA at May 03, 2015 07:31 PM (0FSuD) 91
WierdDave, from the little bit of research I've done, the Non ACA compliant plans will only be able to be offered with effective coverage dates through the end of 2017. Is this correct?
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 07:31 PM (XrHO0) 92
What is this? Jerk off to the Red Sox on ESPN tonight?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:32 PM (/tNwW) 93
You'll learn to like Fredocare or die trying
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:32 PM (/tNwW) 94
Peaches, with the US on the edge of the precipice, we can't afford Ben Carson! Nice guy, though.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:30 PM (G7qet) I did not mean to imply an endorsement! Just somewhat gobsmacked that he would even take a flyer at it. And, please, could the good lord somehow intervene with that huckabee asshole? If he were within walking distance of me, I'd take care of it myself. He irritates the living crap outta me. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:32 PM (EgOr3) 95
I got seriously sick just as all this was going on, I watched my service get worse and my costs get higher.
They gamed the system to force it to collapse so they could take control. It's what they *do*, it's what they always do. And it doesn't matter how bad it is then, you won't be able to do anything about it. They want power, over what they don't care. Some of them think they will make things better, despite (insert all of history here). But lots of them are just power-mad. Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 03, 2015 07:32 PM (bLnSU) 96
On an a non related (to Obamacare) note:
The Board of Education had a resignation in my town and they are looking to fill the slot. I meet all the qualifications to be a member. You have to be a citizen, a registered voter who lives in the township, be able to read and write (I guess as long as I don't have any typos in my resume and cover letter I qualify. You also can't be guilty of any serious crimes (Does putting out anti Obama signs count?) and can't have any other position in the township government. What do you think my chances of getting a seat on the BOE when they see on my resume that I'm a minister.? I wonder if I will even make it to the interviews. This is an unpaid position but it's where the power is, It's certainly not in the PTA. I hope that some other conservatives apply. (If they check my voting record I'm still a registered Democrat.) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 03, 2015 07:33 PM (MeuoO) 97
Well they are the RED Sox and ESPN is trying to keep in the good graces of their overlords. So expect some over the top tongue licking.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 07:33 PM (wPxCh) 98
Mero, glad to read you again
Posted by: ThunderB at May 03, 2015 07:33 PM (zOTsN) 99
Ben Carson would be a vanity president. We could say to all the other countries, "Our president is a brain surgeon. What about yours?"
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:33 PM (G7qet) 100
So, you're saying that as an aspiring actuary, I should avoid anything touched by health care?
Posted by: Methos is looking for work and as hopeful as ever at May 03, 2015 07:34 PM (ZbV+0) 101
@55 Jim,
You Broke it, then rebroke it and now they have to break it again? Geez! I will add you to the prayer list. On the bright side, they say that the 3rd break is the charm! Posted by: The Walking Dude at May 03, 2015 07:34 PM (cCxiu) 102
What is this? Jerk off to the Red Sox on ESPN tonight?
Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:32 PM (/tNwW) Never, I'm pretty sure everyone in all of New England is still busy jerking off to the Gronk's Derby outfit. I know I am!!! Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:34 PM (EgOr3) 103
WeirdDave, I sent you an email about Texas insurance.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:34 PM (G7qet) 104
We could say to all the other countries, "Our president is a brain surgeon. What about yours?"
Bashar Assad is an ophthalmologist, but he's currently losing Syria: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/world/middleeast/an-eroding-syrian-army-points-to-strain.html Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 03, 2015 07:34 PM (AVEe1) 105
Thanks ThunderB. And hi, Mindy, saw your post yesterday but I had already fled...
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 03, 2015 07:35 PM (bLnSU) 106
Ben Carson would be a vanity president. We could say to all the other countries, "Our president is a brain surgeon. What about yours?"
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:33 PM (G7qet) Syria's is an eye strugeon so what's your point? Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:35 PM (/tNwW) 107
Peaches!
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at May 03, 2015 07:35 PM (ucDmr) 108
60 minutes, now a fluff story on the crooked Jewish guy that ran Carlyle hedge fund. Can you say insider trading?
Two for two tonight. Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 07:35 PM (0FSuD) Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:35 PM (/tNwW) Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 03, 2015 07:35 PM (MeuoO) 111
How long have Morons known, and tried to tell loved ones and friends what was coming with ACA, only to be ignored or unfriended (in real life)?
This has been the plan all along, and though we've known it, we've never been able to articulate this to others in a way that would sink in. Pathetically, it's all downhill from here. Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 03, 2015 07:35 PM (XmOA9) 112
Merovign, how goes the Borg augments?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 07:36 PM (wPxCh) 113
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What is this? Jerk off to the Red Sox on ESPN tonight? Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:32 PM (/tNwW) They promised James Taylor some snow. He thought they meant coke. Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 07:36 PM (0FSuD) 114
Did y'all see the feel good story of the day, about the CC guy who capped an asshole trying to carjack a lady? Just google Orem Utah News and it'll come right up. Did the world a favor, that outstanding citizen did!
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:37 PM (EgOr3) 115
it's all downhill from here.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 03, 2015 07:35 PM (XmOA9) I am afraid you are right Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:37 PM (/tNwW) 116
Peaches, I have trouble expressing my tone in my writing. I meant my comment in a commiserating sense.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:38 PM (G7qet) 117
This has been the plan all along, and though we've known it, we've never been able to articulate this to others in a way that would sink in.
Pathetically, it's all downhill from here. Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 03, 2015 07:35 PM (XmOA9) ****** The articulation of any argument regarding this is not the problem. It is the trying to reason someone out of a position that they emoted themselves into that is the problem. This never works. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 07:38 PM (XrHO0) 118
I saw the mis-spell of surgeon as strugeon, and I thought, hey, maybe we should elect a Sturgeon as President, then I did an image search...
http://preview.tinyurl.com/lp94twm ...could do worse. Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 03, 2015 07:38 PM (bLnSU) 119
Did y'all see the feel good story of the day, about the CC guy who capped an asshole trying to carjack a lady? Just google Orem Utah News and it'll come right up. Did the world a favor, that outstanding citizen did!
Was in my morning paper. Gave me a smile. Posted by: Infidel at May 03, 2015 07:38 PM (NIl5C) 120
Actually, the talk on Boston sports radio all day has been about Yankee Shitbag Extraordinaire passing Legend of the Game Willie Mays on the all-time HR list. Talk about needing a barf bag. Anyway, I need a combined 15 Fantasy points from Pedroia and Ortiz or I'm going to fall to 1-3 on the season, so Go Sox! High scoring game, please.
Posted by: Lincolntf at May 03, 2015 07:39 PM (2cS/G) 121
Nevergiveup- You still here? the Israeli's gave Tunisia an terrorist warning which they promptly denied . I guess the last massacre didn't make an impression.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 07:39 PM (nflC3) Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 03, 2015 07:39 PM (bLnSU) Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 07:40 PM (wPxCh) 124
How about Ben Carson as Secretary of a Health and Human Services? Or Surgeon General?
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:40 PM (G7qet) 125
Nevergiveup- You still here? the Israeli's gave Tunisia an terrorist warning which they promptly denied . I guess the last massacre didn't make an impression.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 07:39 PM (nflC3) Denied in Public, but probably took serious in private Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:41 PM (/tNwW) 126
Dearest OB,
Again here is a memo you missed... NOBODY gives a rats nest piss about a million people in a cuntry of over 300 million. Second we still do not care if Karl the SFB Rove is under attack from the regime , best to let him perspire in the cow pasture .. Posted by: Karl perkins at May 03, 2015 07:41 PM (/WmRg) 127
Peaches, I have trouble expressing my tone in my writing. I meant my comment in a commiserating sense.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:38 PM (G7qet) You are perfect, Mindy! Unlike Ben Carson or pretty much anyone who will try for the GOP loser spot in '16. I am fresh outta hope for the future. The only thing I am happy about is applying for Medicare in a year's time. Until then, $711 per month for some very shitty, pays-for-fuckin'-nothin' insurance. Oh, wait, they will probably raise that premium this summer for my birthday . . . sigh. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:41 PM (EgOr3) Posted by: Karl perkins at May 03, 2015 07:42 PM (/WmRg) 129
Ed's Meds Medical Insurance Company of Lonetree Nevada.
Pretty much collect just under the Ocare penalty and confirm over the phone that you have insurance. Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 03, 2015 07:43 PM (bLnSU) 130
Dearest OB,
Again here is a memo you missed... NOBODY gives a rats nest piss about a million people in a cuntry of over 300 million. Second we still do not care if Karl the SFB Rove is under attack from the regime , best to let him perspire in the cow pasture .. Posted by: Karl perkins at May 03, 2015 07:41 PM (/WmRg) Do you have a newsletter? If it's free, I might be interested. I am in the same cuntry as you and enjoyed your post. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:44 PM (EgOr3) 131
At the rate DC is going these guys will be fixing it for us.
http://tinyurl.com/q2nyuoc Just in time for my 3rd heart attack. Posted by: DaveA at May 03, 2015 07:48 PM (DL2i+) Posted by: AltonJackson at May 03, 2015 07:48 PM (KCxzN) 133
{{peaches}}
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 03, 2015 07:48 PM (AVEe1) 134
They might very well get it under a Bush administration as well. This isn't your Grandfather's GOP......wait a tic Nixon instituted price controls!
Posted by: DFCtomm at May 03, 2015 07:49 PM (dSPg9) 135
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 07:38 PM (XrHO0)
Y'know, I tried to make emotional appeals to those who feel more than think, but it still required extrapolating what would happen down the road. That expectation of thought did me in. Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 03, 2015 07:49 PM (XmOA9) 136
Does the fact that one has never paid a dime in healthcare insurance ( no medical out lays -ever) and now qualifies for Medicare equate to winning the Lottery?
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 07:50 PM (nflC3) 137
Peaches, that stinks! We had a similar situation here -- our insurance was approaching half of our income and double our mortgage payment!
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:50 PM (G7qet) 138
Hey, Chavez! Hey, bth! Missing you guys but have been kinda lurking lately. I don't know what the hell is wrong with me, but it's nice to pop in!
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:50 PM (EgOr3) Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 03, 2015 07:51 PM (AVEe1) 140
I guess no gun thread this week?
Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 07:52 PM (0FSuD) 141
138: Me too Peaches, life has kind of got in the way, missed everybody. Hope you are well.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at May 03, 2015 07:52 PM (ucDmr) 142
I'm watching all my Doctor clients put up signs saying they will NOT take Covered California anymore...
The rates are too low, and the payments come way TOO SLOW (paperwork kicked back multiple times).... Doctors just can't afford it... Posted by: BB Wolf at May 03, 2015 07:54 PM (qh617) Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 07:54 PM (/4AZU) 144
Peaches, that stinks! We had a similar situation
here -- our insurance was approaching half of our income and double our mortgage payment! Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:50 PM (G7qet) It's fuckin' ridiculous, Mindy! And, at least in my case, I get a couple of high-dollar prescriptions and they're all, no, sorry, denied. Everyone involved in this fiasco, including all those insurance shitbirds, should be roasting on a spit in hell. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:54 PM (EgOr3) 145
Hey, Sven! Right back at ya, bro!
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:56 PM (EgOr3) 146
I rarely watch 60 minutes. The Scotch story was good. The rest was total BS.
MSM really is a joke. Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 07:56 PM (0FSuD) Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 03, 2015 07:56 PM (4Mv1T) 148
yeah they finally got to my grandfathered plan.
Posted by: tmitsss at May 03, 2015 07:56 PM (1nj96) 149
TR!!!!!
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 07:57 PM (EgOr3) 150
If Obamacare was everything we accused it of being, then ground sirloin wouldn't be $5 a pound.
On second thought, this government is so fubar that of course soylent green ends up costing $5 a pound retail. Posted by: SpongeBobSaget at May 03, 2015 07:57 PM (zauWW) 151
Peaches is in the house! {{{peaches}}}
Posted by: Infidel at May 03, 2015 07:58 PM (NIl5C) 152
Mero, the hug still stands.
Nevergiveup, I did not know that about Syria! I was not supporting Carson for president; I was just giving a frivolous reason to elect him. (Although his actual smarts and accomplishments are less frivolous than the current president's.) Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 07:58 PM (G7qet) 153
TR!!!!!
Posted by: Peaches ------------------ Here's a toast to you, girl. Good to see you. *clink* Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 03, 2015 07:59 PM (4Mv1T) 154
(Although his actual smarts and accomplishments are less frivolous than the current president's.)
I have a couple of cats who also fit that description, Mindy! But they are too smart to do anything but eat, sleep and poop. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:00 PM (EgOr3) 155
OneEyedJack, I have known the heartbreak of warning friends and family to no avail. Even though ACA has failed spectacularly, they still wouldn't listen if I were to say "I told you so!"
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 08:02 PM (G7qet) 156
150 SpongeBobSaget,
One of my goals in Montana is mastering the art of beef jerky making... the 10077 family is watching the very first episode of forensic files on hulu.... I figure 4 months of beef jerky and water with dehydrated veggies and I'm ready for the apocalypse. . Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:02 PM (/4AZU) 157
I'm still reeling from the fact that the pot of chili I'm gonna make tomorrow has $10 worth of meat in it. Un-effing-believable.
Posted by: SpongeBobSaget at May 03, 2015 08:03 PM (zauWW) 158
Have a good evening, Boulder TH!
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 08:04 PM (G7qet) 159
@ Nip Sip #108:
I hear you, my brother! Come listen to me as to how we should minister to that Gutter Religion at the Township Auditorium this evening at 8 PM. Posted by: Louis Farrakhan, Hamas fanboy at May 03, 2015 08:04 PM (2mJMN) 160
157 SpongeBobSaget,
Thank God the tv swears there's no inflation....at the same time it screams people "need" 15 buck an hour minimum wage... Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:05 PM (/4AZU) 161
One of my goals in Montana
Sven, wait, what, you are in Montana? I am seriously considering Hamilton as a place to bolt to. Any thoughts? Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:05 PM (EgOr3) 162
Does anybody know when the candidates have to file their FEC report?. Jeb is supposed to be raising all this money even though he hasn't officially declared yet. How does that get reported?
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:05 PM (nflC3) 163
Sven, what about raising rabbits in Montana?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:05 PM (wPxCh) 164
163: Ask Lightfoot.
Posted by: Chavez the Hugo at May 03, 2015 08:06 PM (ucDmr) 165
Remember Bush Derangement Syndrome? There is a corresponding version, you know.
This post was a damning indictment of Obamacare on the facts. All well and good. But when you add, "as was the plan all along," you qualify for Conspiracy Nut status in the minds of most unaffiliated readers. It's okay to believe it, it may even be true, but it's the sort of thing the Left grabs and points to and says "See? See?" and the general public thinks maybe they have a point. Don't give it to them. Posted by: Adjoran at May 03, 2015 08:07 PM (QIQ6j) 166
Whatever happened to Wheatie?
Posted by: Ronster at May 03, 2015 08:07 PM (4NtAn) 167
161 Peaches,
We're not there yet but wife is being transferred to Butte in a few months... I am fairly savvy on SW Montana real estate below 150,000 now. What are you wondering? Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:08 PM (/4AZU) 168
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Whatever happened to Wheatie? Posted by: Ronster at May 03, 2015 08:07 PM (4NtAn) I think she has someone in family sick? Daughter in law? Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 08:08 PM (0FSuD) 169
How do I approach the crazy cat lady next door about the value of her herd? There is a lot of money running around on the
Posted by: SpongeBobSaget at May 03, 2015 08:09 PM (zauWW) 170
It's okay to believe it, it may even be true, but
it's the sort of thing the Left grabs and points to and says "See? See?" and the general public thinks maybe they have a point. Don't give it to them. Posted by: Adjoran at May 03, 2015 08:07 PM (QIQ6j) Well, it IS true, the whole thing point of 404care was to drive the private sector out and go to gubmint controlled "healthcare." If we can't speak the truth here at the HQ, then, well, wtf? Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:09 PM (EgOr3) 171
Does anybody know when the candidates have to file their FEC report?. Jeb is supposed to be raising all this money even though he hasn't officially declared yet. How does that get reported?
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:05 PM (nflC3) ******* PACS and Super PACS. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 08:10 PM (3F6F8) 172
165 adjoran,
Spoiler alert, we have the Ogabecare authors admitting it was the plan all along from 2009 on youtube champ... Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:10 PM (/4AZU) 173
Husband and I were visiting his ex-wife along with his daughter and the fiancé I am so upset about. I shared with the ex how our insurance costs had become unmanageable under ObamaCare, and the fiancé piped up, "You just don't care about poor people!"
Yes, he is as ridiculous as he sounds. Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 08:10 PM (G7qet) 174
O/T. Anyone have a Samsung Galaxy phone they are rolling out Lollipop software and it is great.
You can finally do what the old software did, and move apps to an SD card. Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 08:10 PM (0FSuD) 175
I just said "thing point," didn't I? At least I can still afford cheap beer.
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:11 PM (EgOr3) 176
Posted by: Adjoran at May 03, 2015 08:07 PM (QIQ6j)
You do not say "as planned"... You say... "as we predicted! because WE actually READ the bill". Posted by: BB Wolf at May 03, 2015 08:11 PM (qh617) 177
You just don't care about poor people!"
Yes, he is as ridiculous as he sounds. Yes I do, I want them NOT to be POOR. WORK Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 08:11 PM (0FSuD) 178
163 Anna Puma,
Maybe if/when we get a place in Sunburst.... I am very seriously considering some bison.. Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:11 PM (/4AZU) 179
It's okay to believe it, it may even be true, but it's the sort of thing the Left grabs and points to and says "See? See?" and the general public thinks maybe they have a point. Don't give it to them.
Posted by: Adjoran at May 03, 2015 08:07 PM (QIQ6j) ***** Sorry, this is like the GOPe thinking that as long as they play nice, the Media will like them. This will never happen, so screw that. Full on truth is all that is left. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 08:12 PM (cIoI4) Posted by: Arbalest at May 03, 2015 08:13 PM (FlRtG) 181
Eh, I can't get my Galaxy S2 to connect by USB. It charges, but isn't recognized. I tried fixing it from suggestions on its site, and that made it worse! It used to be able to transfer files, now it wont even do that! lol
I'm afraid the port is the problem, as I've tried 2 different cables, including the factory one. At least I can connect thru wifi and copied my contacts. Now, I need to see what they will give me for free/cheap. Posted by: JarvisW at May 03, 2015 08:14 PM (E7Iyp) 182
What are you wondering?
Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:08 PM (/4AZU) Oh, I thought you were a regular in MT. Basically, I am wondering if it is survivable, I guess. Hamilton's got 2-bed, 2-bath condos for under 100k. Rents are ridiculously cheap. Got a cousin and her daughter and family about 8 miles out of town. It seems like a very cool place. Not sure about the winters, although I do have a couple of fur coats and pretty sure that will not earn me the approbation of the locals there. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:14 PM (EgOr3) 183
I see someone can't admit that 404Care is a tar baby. And was intended all along to be one by its architects.
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:14 PM (wPxCh) 184
Full on truth is all that is left.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 08:12 PM (cIoI4) That! Plus guns and ammo. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:15 PM (EgOr3) 185
165: Your "concern" is noted.
You know whats good? Steak, potatoes, beer, and America's past time; the NHL Playoffs. Ok, 3 out of 4 isn't bad. Posted by: puddleglum not at work at May 03, 2015 08:15 PM (MC6KI) 186
Caring about poor people and taking care of poor people are two different things.
Posted by: eman at May 03, 2015 08:15 PM (MQEz6) 187
You said "Pee Pee."
Posted by: @PeeteySDee at May 03, 2015 08:17 PM (MCBHU) 188
I am very seriously considering some bison..
Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 ---------------------------------- The meat is tasty, and the hide makes soft shoes. And a skull with horns would look good over my fireplace. Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 03, 2015 08:17 PM (4Mv1T) 189
yeah, I'm pretty sure the Master Plan is for all of the Baby Boomers to quietly become Solyent Green.
Because it's organic and good for Mother Gaia! /I wish I was joking. It's one step past the death panels... Posted by: shibumi who is exceptionally cynical today at May 03, 2015 08:18 PM (HnZXF) 190
Eat mor wapiti.
Posted by: some bison at May 03, 2015 08:19 PM (veUgT) 191
Sven - How much have you allotted for fencing if you are considering Bison?
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:19 PM (nflC3) 192
182 Peaches,
The winters can be a sporty, essentially my main concern is that the Democrats tend to dominate the governorship. The job market also looks to be narrow and variable. You can't put a price on beauty and I really want to be at point blank range of the Yellowstone Caldera goes off Butte gives me that with the narrowest chance of survival. Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:19 PM (/4AZU) 193
Evening, 'rons.
The talk of health insurance just makes me insanely mad. So, I'm just going to sit over here and drink this wine. Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:19 PM (q20+R) 194
And a skull with horns would look good over my fireplace.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 03, 2015 08:17 PM (4Mv1T) And sooooo much cooler than that taxidermied stuff. I'm gonna keep that in mind if I move to Montana, TR! Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:20 PM (EgOr3) 195
Fredocare , in one form or another, is here to stay and The American
Healthcare system, once the best in the world, is gone for ever. Posted by: Nevergiveup at May 03, 2015 07:17 PM (/tNwW) I can't believe this. Free markets will provide services that are demanded. Once we get rid of Obamacare, insurance companies will adapt. OTOH... I have very little sympathy and a great deal of Schadenfreude at the destruction of companies and industries that were complicit in getting Obamacare passed. Posted by: redbanzai at May 03, 2015 08:20 PM (5DGKy) 196
I hope I can live a nice short-ish life. I hate it for my near grown boys, but they'll have to figure this out on their own, cause I don't have a clue.
I'll leave them some dough and some hardware *wink wink* Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 03, 2015 08:20 PM (4Mv1T) 197
Any Montreal Canadians fans around? They are getting a serious ass whooping.
Posted by: puddleglum not at work at May 03, 2015 08:20 PM (MC6KI) Posted by: Adriane the Beer Critic ... at May 03, 2015 08:20 PM (nSOh+) 199
191 Ben Had,
I need to see what the forge breaker is vs was a bison me but if I decide to go that route I'm going to get at least 45 acres maybe as much 125 we'll go from there. Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:20 PM (/4AZU) 200
Like a lot of retired military, Medicare and Tricare. I don't expect they will last for very long when retired military are outnumbered by the liv/fsa community. Especially after they put us on some other sort of 'list'.
Posted by: Eromero at May 03, 2015 08:21 PM (go5uR) 201
Jobin Panicker @jobinpnews 1h1 hour ago
Packed house as they award cartoonist who won Muhammad art contest. @wfaachannel8 Jobin Panicker @jobinpnews · 29m 29 minutes ago Breaking: Heard gunfire outside Curtis Culwell Ctr. @wfaachannel8 WFAA TV @wfaachannel8 7m7 minutes ago #BREAKING: Two men have been shot outside the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland, according to SWAT officials http://on.wfaa.com/1I6k9ed Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:22 PM (ZPrif) 202
So, I'm just going to sit over here and drink this wine.
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:19 PM (q20+R) Very sound thinking, DG. Got a seat right here next to me, been savin' it for you. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:22 PM (EgOr3) 203
The NHL is RACIST!
Posted by: Rev Al at May 03, 2015 08:23 PM (0FSuD) 204
Jobin Panicker @jobinpnews · 28m 28 minutes ago
#BREAKING Heard gunfire outside Curtis Culwell Center. SWAT rushed out door. At Muhammad Art Event. @wfaachannel8 Jobin Panicker @jobinpnews · 15m 15 minutes ago #BREAKING Moving us all into secured room. Two suspects shot. Everyone here on their phones. @wfaachannel8 Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:23 PM (ZPrif) 205
Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:22 PM (ZPrif)
****** The Religion of Piss and Tolerance strikes again. WTAF? Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 08:23 PM (3F6F8) 206
When ObamaCare and the 2016 Presidential campaign meet next year expect bumper sticker stupid vs. GOP paralysis.
The word draconian will be as common as mice in a corn field. Posted by: eman at May 03, 2015 08:24 PM (MQEz6) 207
Michelle Malkin @michellemalkin 2m2 minutes ago
Reports of officer shot at Pam Gellar's 'Muhammad Art Contest' in Garland, Tx. Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:24 PM (ZPrif) 208
173 Husband and I were visiting his ex-wife along with his daughter and the fiance I am so upset about. I shared with the ex how our insurance costs had become unmanageable under ObamaCare, and the fiance piped up, "You just don't care about poor people!"
Yes, he is as ridiculous as he sounds. Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 08:10 PM (G7qet) He's been brainwashed. My answer: "No, I don't care about poor people. I care about me." Posted by: rickl at May 03, 2015 08:24 PM (sdi6R) Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at May 03, 2015 08:24 PM (kdS6q) Posted by: The Smiling Bandit@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:25 PM (/4AZU) 211
To expand upon eman's comment and to use anime as the illustrative force, at one point in Crest of the Stars a little story is told by the narrator.
There was once this traveler who was injured and stranded on the road. A person came up to see what was wrong. As the injured traveler lay there, this person started to explain how the traveler should really live their life. And once they were done, got up and left. Then another traveler came and sat down besides the injured person to ask what was wrong. After many questions the traveler was satisfied they knew what was wrong and left. Then a short while later came back with doctors and equipment from the nearest hospital to treat the injured person. The first person represents United Mankind. The second person represents the Abh Empire. It is a story told on the planet Midgrat. Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:25 PM (wPxCh) 212
Reports of officer shot at Pam Gellar's 'Muhammad Art Contest' in Garland, Tx.
Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:24 PM (ZPrif) That is so fucked up. Prayers up for the officer(s). Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:25 PM (EgOr3) 213
My answer: "No, I don't care about poor people. I care about me."
Posted by: rickl ------------------------ Ding Ding Ding! Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 03, 2015 08:26 PM (4Mv1T) 214
>>>>>186 Caring about poor people and taking care of poor people are two different things.
Posted by: eman at May 03, 2015 08:15 PM (MQEz6) ----- Don't forget the part about not wanting to be a poor person myself! ACA ballooned our expenses and cut our income by about a third. My hours got cut 20% to comply with the new definition of "part-time" and the companies who hire my husband's band for employee appreciation events had to forgo such frivolities due to extra healthcare expenses. Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 08:26 PM (G7qet) 215
Nice Islam means peace y'all....
prayers for the cops I hope they kill the bastards who shot them. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:26 PM (/4AZU) 216
The Canadians score. Not dead yet, I guess. 5-2, Tampa. I guess I'm going for the Lightning here. My last duty station in the USAF was in Tampa so that town, made up of strip joints and sleazy bars, has a special place in my liver, whats left of it.
Posted by: puddleglum not at work at May 03, 2015 08:26 PM (MC6KI) 217
Allah's Killer Klowns
Posted by: eman at May 03, 2015 08:26 PM (MQEz6) 218
Very sound thinking, DG. Got a seat right here next to me, been savin' it for you.
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:22 PM (EgOr3 Thanks Peaches! Have some wine? Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (q20+R) 219
That Pam Geller has some big cans.
Posted by: Garrett at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (r7lu7) 220
Sven - How much have you allotted for fencing if you are considering Bison?
------------------------- Wait, bison have swords? This changes everything. Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (KFdZd) 221
Sven - It's not pasture size. Bison will take a notion and take out 1,000 feet of fencing and run down the middle of your main highway. They don't quit and do a lot of damage on the way- which you are liable for.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (nflC3) 222
My last duty station in the USAF was in Tampa so that town, made up of strip joints and sleazy bars, has a special place in my liver, whats left of it.
Posted by: puddleglum not at work at May 03, 2015 08:26 PM (MC6KI) "Pics or it's all a lie." - The Tao of Ace Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (V+kmg) 223
Wait, bison have swords? This changes everything.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (KFdZd) Not swords. Longbows. Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:28 PM (V+kmg) 224
Wait, bison have swords? This changes everything.
Posted by: Duke Lowell --------------------- We do firearms, long bows, and cross bows. What are these "swords" you speak of? Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 03, 2015 08:28 PM (4Mv1T) 225
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I'm watching all my Doctor clients put up signs saying they will NOT take Covered California anymore... The rates are too low, and the payments come way TOO SLOW (paperwork kicked back multiple times).... Doctors just can't afford it... Posted by: BB Wolf at May 03, 2015 07:54 PM (qh617) ....and that's why I'm optimistic. I think it's going to all go bootleg.....and it might be a real good idea to take your vet out to dinner..... Posted by: cthulhu at May 03, 2015 08:28 PM (T1005) 226
The Barrel is my bitch.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:28 PM (V+kmg) 227
Thanks Peaches! Have some wine?
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (q20+R) Aren't you so sweet, DG! But, never touch the stuff. Stupidly bought a 12-pack of coors light at the tarjay today. Have not been keeping it in the house due to poor impulse control. Now exercising my poor impulse control, lol! Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:28 PM (EgOr3) 228
200 Posted by: Eromero at May 03, 2015 08:21 PM (go5uR)
They are fast tracking "401K for the force" which is a neat trick given you know 401Ks are for profit affairs... I figure we'll get Indian Rez quality healthcare on whatever desert prison they stick all of us mil retirees/family on... remember the password is "ewok mange" Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:28 PM (/4AZU) 229
Wait, bison have swords? This changes everything.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (KFdZd) ******* Ummm... Foils. So, so close...... Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 08:29 PM (XrHO0) 230
WierdDave, from the little bit of research I've done, the Non ACA compliant plans will only be able to be offered with effective coverage dates through the end of 2017. Is this correct?
Not as far as I know. Who knows what will change between now and then? It also varies state to state as well. Posted by: Weirddave at May 03, 2015 08:29 PM (WvS3w) 231
Bobby, no!!
Posted by: Hank Hill at May 03, 2015 08:29 PM (TF10X) 232
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Sven - It's not pasture size. Bison will take a notion and take out 1,000 feet of fencing and run down the middle of your main highway. They don't quit and do a lot of damage on the way- which you are liable for. Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (nflC3) The only animal at Philmont Scout Ranch everyone stays the hell away from are the Bison. They can not be stopped Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 08:29 PM (0FSuD) 233
222: I don't have any pics of my liver. Sorry.
Posted by: puddleglum not at work at May 03, 2015 08:29 PM (MC6KI) 234
221 Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (nflC3)
Well I plan on using Mafia style shell companies to be liable for the damage.... if it's good enough for the Clintons... Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:30 PM (/4AZU) 235
Sven - How much have you allotted for fencing if you are considering Bison?
------------------------- Wait, bison have swords? This changes everything. Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 03, 2015 08:27 PM (KFdZd) falling all about laughing, Duke! bless your heart Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:30 PM (EgOr3) Posted by: P.J. Subban at May 03, 2015 08:30 PM (V+kmg) 237
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....and that's why I'm optimistic. I think it's going to all go bootleg.....and it might be a real good idea to take your vet out to dinner..... Posted by: cthulhu at May 03, 2015 08:28 PM (T1005) I'm *this close* to asking my vet if she wants to become my primary care physician. Posted by: rickl at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM (sdi6R) 238
BCBS NC had a big hand in helping the WH craft their plans for the rollout in 2013, and yet still lost their hindquarters this year. Which is rare.
Posted by: Tobacco Road at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM (4Mv1T) 239
Aren't you so sweet, DG! But, never touch the stuff.
Stupidly bought a 12-pack of coors light at the tarjay today. Have not been keeping it in the house due to poor impulse control. Now exercising my poor impulse control, lol! Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:28 PM (EgOr3) Well then, would you like a cruffin? Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM (q20+R) 240
Robert Spencer @jihadwatchRS 14m14 minutes ago
Two men with rifles and backpacks attacked police outside our free speech event - both were shot Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM (ZPrif) 241
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The NHL is RACIST! Posted by: Rev Al at May 03, 2015 08:23 PM Back off bitch Posted by: P.J. Subban at May 03, 2015 08:30 PM (V+kmg) Uncle Tom! Posted by: Rev Al at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM (0FSuD) 242
233 Posted by: puddleglum not at work at May 03, 2015 08:29 PM (MC6KI)
One nice thing about donating your body to science is post-op your spirit will get to see your liver, and probably your kidneys... and then an oven. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM (/4AZU) 243
Well then, would you like a cruffin?
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM #EuphemismAlert Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:32 PM (V+kmg) 244
Pamela Geller @PamelaGeller 6m6 minutes ago
#garlandshooting cop shot - two suspects dead, awaiting bomb squad for possible explosives at our free speech event #sharia Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:32 PM (ZPrif) 245
Well then, would you like a cruffin?
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM (q20+R) Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:32 PM (EgOr3) 246
235 Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:30 PM (EgOr3)
Asian Bison have Wakizashi and a date with teriyaki in their future. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:32 PM (/4AZU) 247
240 Robert Spencer @jihadwatchRS 14m14 minutes ago
Two men with rifles and backpacks attacked police outside our free speech event - both were shot Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM (ZPrif) Holy shit. Where was this? Posted by: Insomniac at May 03, 2015 08:33 PM (mx5oN) 248
Garland, TX
Posted by: SMFH at it all at May 03, 2015 08:33 PM (OsWis) 249
#EuphemismAlert
Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:32 PM (V+kmg) It's a croissant/muffin hybrid. With cream cheese frosting. Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:34 PM (q20+R) 250
>>The only animal at Philmont Scout Ranch everyone stays the hell away from are the Bison. They can not be stopped
Bison are a lot like Plains Crab... once they get going, the only thing that can stop them is a cliff. Posted by: Elizabeth Warren at May 03, 2015 08:34 PM (r7lu7) 251
Folks on the Left will accuse Gellar et al of inciting violence, punchng down, racism, Islamophobia, and wearing mismatched socks.
Posted by: eman at May 03, 2015 08:34 PM (MQEz6) 252
https://youtu.be/MznWLC9IMp8
IF there's anyone here who still doesn't believe that "this is the plan all along". Go here. Watch this. Our president saying with his own mouth. And if speaking the truth is verboten to you, leave. Let your chains rest lightly. Posted by: OneEyedJack at May 03, 2015 08:34 PM (XmOA9) 253
Two men with rifles and backpacks attacked police outside our free speech event - both were shot
Hopefully in the good way so they don't waste valuable healthcare resources. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:34 PM (EgOr3) 254
243 Well then, would you like a cruffin?
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM #EuphemismAlert Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:32 PM (V+kmg) You ain't seem nothin' til you're down on a cruffin then you're sure to be changin' your ways! Posted by: Aerosmith at May 03, 2015 08:35 PM (mx5oN) Posted by: Cher at May 03, 2015 08:35 PM (r7lu7) 256
It's a croissant/muffin hybrid. With cream cheese frosting.
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:34 PM (q20+R) Oh, I'm sure. I'm sure it is. Absolutely. *looks over shoulder at the Horde...knowingly* Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:35 PM (V+kmg) Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 03, 2015 08:35 PM (KFdZd) 258
Sven - If you want to be innovative- I have a bison cross that might appeal to you. Has never been tried yet but as a niche breed could be one of those fad things like miniature ponies
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:35 PM (nflC3) 259
You ain't seem nothin' til you're down on a cruffin then you're sure to be changin' your ways!
Posted by: Aerosmith at May 03, 2015 08:35 PM (mx5oN) I do believe I'd like to walk that way.... Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:35 PM (V+kmg) Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:36 PM (/4AZU) 261
Ben Had, you got a hot crossed bison?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:36 PM (wPxCh) 262
They wear tin foil hats too? Bison are Paulbots?
Posted by: Duke Lowell at May 03, 2015 08:35 PM (KFdZd) ***** Well...duh. I mean, look at where they live. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 08:36 PM (XrHO0) 263
The media currently outraged over the use of the word 'thug' about rioters, looters, and arsonists is the same media that continually used the word 'extremist' in regard to the Tea Party.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at May 03, 2015 08:36 PM (oVJmc) Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 03, 2015 08:37 PM (kOqPh) 265
258 Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:35 PM (nflC3)
What I'm most interested in are Cattalo... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cattalo Only problem is MT winters can kill 'em. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:37 PM (/4AZU) 266
Yeah, looks like a straight up terrorist attack in Garland, TX. Foiled by the cops.
Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:37 PM (ZPrif) 267
*sprains eye muscles from rolling them at Bannion*
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:37 PM (q20+R) 268
Beefalo are out there.
Posted by: Garrett at May 03, 2015 08:37 PM (r7lu7) 269
Brandon Darby @brandondarby · 5m 5 minutes ago
The Breitbart Texas team is safe and on lockdown inside, I am safe outside. Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:37 PM (ZPrif) 270
6-2 Tampa. The fans in Montreal are not pleased. Heh!
Posted by: puddleglum not at work at May 03, 2015 08:38 PM (MC6KI) 271
*sprains eye muscles from rolling them at Bannion*
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:37 PM (q20+R) Better put some ice on that. Posted by: Bill Clinton at May 03, 2015 08:38 PM (V+kmg) 272
>>>>>Yes, he is as ridiculous as he sounds.
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 08:10 PM (G7qet) He's been brainwashed. Posted by: rickl at May 03, 2015 08:24 PM (sdi6R) ----- Yep, and near as I can tell, if it gets to the point that citizens begin informing on one another to a totalitarian state, he'll waste no time turning us in. I have no idea what stepdaughter sees in him. I don't think she got engaged to him to upset her father and me. Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 08:38 PM (G7qet) 273
Maybe we should get Sean to sing the Muffin Man song at the MoMe?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:38 PM (wPxCh) 274
Breaking News @BreakingNews · 17m 17 minutes ago
Police: 2 people shot outside Garland, Texas, center amid art event featuring caricatures of Muhammad - @jobinpnews http://bit.ly/1zqwfNF Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:39 PM (ZPrif) Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 08:39 PM (0FSuD) 276
Maybe we should get Sean to sing the Muffin Man song at the MoMe?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:38 PM (wPxCh) --- Maybe we should get him to demonstrate it. Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 03, 2015 08:39 PM (jR7Wy) 277
The media currently outraged over the use of the word 'thug' about rioters, looters, and arsonists is the same media that continually used the word 'extremist' in regard to the Tea Party.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at May 03, 2015 08:36 PM (oVJmc) ****** Their very own Messiah used the word, and doubled down on it when challenged. They can take it up with Jugears McShitstain if they have a problem with it. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 08:40 PM (3F6F8) 278
Maybe we should get Sean to sing the Muffin Man song at the MoMe?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:38 PM (wPxCh) I might entertain the notion. If you're coming. And if DangerGirl and I do it as a duet. "And your eyes, your eyes, your eyes They tell me how much you caaaaaaarre....about the Muffin Man, the Muffin Man, the Muffin Man, the Muffin Man...." Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:40 PM (V+kmg) 279
And what's this "we", Anna? Please, please tell me you are attending.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 03, 2015 08:41 PM (jR7Wy) 280
Anna@261 yes and they provide the warm milk with it.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:41 PM (nflC3) 281
278 Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:40 PM (V+kmg)
Belt out a bar of "am I blue?" for me.... Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:41 PM (/4AZU) 282
Mother Abigail: "There's a storm coming - his storm"
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 03, 2015 08:41 PM (kOqPh) 283
Wonder if those terrorists crossed the southern border to get to Garland. Did y'all see the sidebar item about ISIS training camps just over the Mexican border?
Posted by: Mindy at May 03, 2015 08:42 PM (G7qet) 284
Maybe we should get Sean to sing the Muffin Man song at the MoMe?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:38 PM (wPxCh) I'm guessing it'll be damn near impossible to stop him. Now. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:42 PM (EgOr3) 285
Sven if you seriously want to raise livestock on smallish acreage, well if it were me I'd look into the miniature cattle rather than bison. SW Montana is more lush than much of the west but still its not like Indiana or the south you need way more acres per animal.
Posted by: PaleRider at May 03, 2015 08:43 PM (7w/kf) 286
Sean that would be amusing, totes amusing.
All Hail Eris, be nice but no money for such. And I should I really call this person who left note on door asking for computer support? I know this person in the past is a slacker and fear what they want is free tech support. Or go back to the writing and ignore? Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:44 PM (wPxCh) 287
The media currently outraged over the use of the word 'thug' about rioters, looters, and arsonists is the same media that continually used the word 'extremist' in regard to the Tea Party.
Posted by: Pappy O'Daniel at May 03, 2015 08:36 PM (oVJmc) And gleefully giggled at the term "teabagger". Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at May 03, 2015 08:44 PM (W5DcG) 288
Bannion, that's the Cruffin Man.
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:44 PM (q20+R) 289
I'm guessing it'll be damn near impossible to stop him. Now.
Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:42 PM (EgOr3) I can be stopped only by *types* *deletes* *types* *deletes* *types* *deletes* Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:44 PM (V+kmg) 290
"Girl, you thought he was a man, but he was a muffin
he hung around until you found that he didn't know nuthin' Girl, you thought he was a man, but he only was a-puffin' no cries is heard in the night, as a result of him stuffin'... Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 03, 2015 08:44 PM (jR7Wy) 291
Bannion, that's the Cruffin Man.
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:44 PM (q20+R) *winks at Horde* It certainly is, honey. It certainly is. Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:45 PM (V+kmg) 292
Am so, so glad that SWAT was at that event. Not to mention, I'm sure there were more than one person packing. God bless Texas.
Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:45 PM (q20+R) 293
>>>The NHL is RACIST!
Posted by: Rev Al at May 03, 2015 08:23 PM Back off bitch Posted by: P.J. Subban at May 03, 2015 08:30 PM (V+kmg) Uncle Tom! Posted by: Rev Al at May 03, 2015 08:31 PM (0FSuD) Yeah, what my pajama wearing imposter said, Al. Posted by: P. K. Subban at May 03, 2015 08:45 PM (1FyZ2) 294
PaleRider- I have been looking at a Holstein /Buffalo cross. First calf that comes out with white on it is worth 20,000.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 08:46 PM (nflC3) 295
Tell him your hourly rates, Anna.
Stop right there, Bannion. Low-hanging fruit never tastes as sweet as you think it will. Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 03, 2015 08:46 PM (jR7Wy) 296
285 Posted by: PaleRider at May 03, 2015 08:43 PM (7w/kf)
Right I went home for a funeral this week, I had forgotten just how lush Ohio is compared to the rest of the country WRT forage per acre. I want to look at what the soil supports, what obstacles the elements erect, and what the start-up costs would be. Essentially I am thinking at best wife and I will have to gear jam for a decade to get the start up costs going, but I will probably buy the land first and if need be simply leave the operation to lad 10077 to build in my memory when the time comes. We're all beings of finite time and health. Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:46 PM (/4AZU) Posted by: mallfly at May 03, 2015 08:47 PM (qSIlh) 298
Stop right there, Bannion. Low-hanging fruit never tastes as sweet as you think it will.
Posted by: All Hail Eris at May 03, 2015 08:46 PM (jR7Wy) Speak for yourself. I have a long and storied history of success with low-haning fruit. Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:47 PM (V+kmg) 299
Perhaps the terrorist attack in Texas could its own post?
Posted by: eman at May 03, 2015 08:48 PM (MQEz6) 300
Wasn't King of the Hill set in Garland, TX?
Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:49 PM (ZPrif) 301
Lindsey low-haning fruit?
Posted by: freaked at May 03, 2015 08:49 PM (JdEZJ) Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:49 PM (wPxCh) 303
Wasn't King of the Hill set in Garland, TX?
Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:49 PM (ZPrif) Arlen, TX Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:49 PM (V+kmg) 304
by the way, the "rioters" is now verboten unless you include pics and videos of white people rioting
Posted by: mallfly at May 03, 2015 08:50 PM (qSIlh) 305
Here Sean, have some CGI melons
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:49 PM That was very....weird. Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:51 PM (V+kmg) 306
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Am so, so glad that SWAT was at that event. Not to mention, I'm sure there Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:45 PM (q20+R) Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 08:51 PM (0FSuD) 307
Tampa beats Montreal like a drum. Next, Chicago will probably do the same too Minnesota. Calgary/Anaheim later.
Posted by: puddleglum not at work at May 03, 2015 08:51 PM (MC6KI) 308
Eman Johnson is right.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 03, 2015 08:51 PM (kOqPh) 309
Well duh, its part of my collection of links that asks the question - Was Japan Nuked Enough?
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at May 03, 2015 08:53 PM (wPxCh) 310
Zombieland started in Garland, TX.
"That guy down there... is me. I'm in Garland, Texas. And it may look like zombies destroyed it, but that's actually just Garland." Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 08:53 PM (q20+R) 311
2016 is the point of no return for the USA
if more of my countrymen want socialism than those who do not, and they elect hillary or warren, then the game is truly over it's all well and good to beat your chest and say "I'll fight as in the olden time," but it's close to futile if Baltimore is the new paradigm, I'll raise my kids elsewhere it's that close in the meantime, pass the ammo Posted by: Feh at May 03, 2015 08:54 PM (Uk9e2) 312
I went to Gates of Vienna to see if I could find any more information about the shooting in Texas.
http://gatesofvienna.net/2015/05/shots-fired-at-the-mohammed-art-contest-event/ Then I saw this: http://gatesofvienna.net/2015/05/oregon-we-will-not-comply/ Posted by: rickl at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (sdi6R) 313
The Stand started in Arnette, TX around the AK border.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (AVEe1) 314
I love Texas.
From scene of Garland possible terrorist attack attempt: Jobin Panicker @jobinpnews Ppl evacuated singing patriotic songs. @wfaachannel8 Posted by: Anonymous Former Commenter at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (1Y+hH) 315
None of this matters.
This country has been gutted. There are no Leaders to turn us from the road to serfdom. This would have happened if Gore was elected in 2000, of course, simply sooner. The enemy just needed their man in charge. Politicians are shit. All of them. It doesn't matter what tribal colors they wear. Fit only for firing squads and I don't give a fuck what terms of whatever are violated. Who is willing to lead? No one. Who is willing to use those cherished weapons? No one. Sheep. A loose collection of herds. Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Suntanning in Bizzaro World at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (DCpyI) 316
311 Posted by: Feh at May 03, 2015 08:54 PM (Uk9e2)
Problem is nowhere on Earth is hot for average Americans to move in... ie "we're fucked" Posted by: Sven S Blade a.k.a. El Assassin@sven10077 at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (/4AZU) 317
303 Wasn't King of the Hill set in Garland, TX?
Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:49 PM (ZPrif) Arlen, TX Posted by: Sean Bannion at May 03, 2015 08:49 PM (V+kmg) You're probably both right. Arlen is a fictional town, and the creator of the show grew up in Garland. Posted by: stace at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (CoX6k) 318
if Baltimore is the new paradigm, I'll raise my kids elsewhere
...and when there is no more elsewhere? Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Suntanning in Bizzaro World at May 03, 2015 08:58 PM (DCpyI) Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 08:58 PM (0FSuD) 320
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None of this matters. This country has been gutted. There are no Leaders to turn us from the road to serfdom. This would have happened if Gore was elected in 2000, of course, simply sooner. The enemy just needed their man in charge. Politicians are shit. All of them. It doesn't matter what tribal colors they wear. Fit only for firing squads and I don't give a fuck what terms of whatever are violated. Who is willing to lead? No one. Who is willing to use those cherished weapons? No one. Sheep. A loose collection of herds. Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Suntanning in Bizzaro World at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (DCpyI) This. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:58 PM (EgOr3) 321
I love Texas. From scene of Garland possible terrorist attack attempt: Jobin Panicker @jobinpnews Ppl evacuated singing patriotic songs. @wfaachannel8 Posted by: Anonymous Former Commenter at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (1Y+hH) Battle Hymn of the Republic, I presume? Posted by: Country Singer at May 03, 2015 08:59 PM (nL0sw) 322
Bob Owens @bob_owens
Two terrorists KIA, one good guy WIA and expected to recover. Crowd inside singing Star Spangled Banner. #garlandshooting #garlandshooting Posted by: Costanza Defense at May 03, 2015 08:59 PM (ZPrif) 323
I've seen a flurry of reports from Garland all at once. Two suspects down, one cop down, one suspect dead, one cop dead, two suspects dead, etc. Anyone know what the latest confirmed news on casualties is?
Posted by: Lincolntf at May 03, 2015 09:00 PM (2cS/G) Posted by: Country Singer at May 03, 2015 09:01 PM (nL0sw) 325
I guess CD has the update. Thanks.
Posted by: Lincolntf at May 03, 2015 09:02 PM (2cS/G) 326
Here's a song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UbwrNRgU20 Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at May 03, 2015 09:02 PM (AVEe1) 327
@323 see @319
Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 09:02 PM (0FSuD) 328
315>> I sincerely hope it doesn't come to the use of weapons against each other, or against our elected officials. Having said that, when push comes to shove; it's gonna be ugly. There are a lot of veterans who feels this way.
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at May 03, 2015 09:02 PM (60Vyp) 329
Posted by: Country Singer at May 03, 2015 08:59 PM (nL0sw)
The video was the Star Spangled Banner. Posted by: DangerGirl and her 1.21 gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at May 03, 2015 09:02 PM (q20+R) Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Suntanning in Bizzaro World at May 03, 2015 09:02 PM (DCpyI) 331
Then I saw this:
http://gatesofvienna.net/2015/05/oregon-we-will-not-comply/ Posted by: rickl at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (sdi6R) ******* That is simply too awesome, and has been bookmarked. Thanks. Posted by: ManWithNoParty, unperson from Free Market Jesus Paradise at May 03, 2015 09:02 PM (cIoI4) 332
Garland was the site of the "stand with mo " event earlier this year.
Posted by: Ben Had at May 03, 2015 09:03 PM (nflC3) 333
Two suspects going to see the virgins. Cop shot in leg. Local story NY Slime will not say a word about it.
http://tinyurl.com/nm9ak4m Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 09:04 PM (0FSuD) 334
Yeah, just caught the video.
Bob Owens just tweeted, "This is what happens when you play Cowboys and Muslims." Posted by: Country Singer at May 03, 2015 09:05 PM (nL0sw) 335
gellar and wilders are in garland?
Posted by: Feh at May 03, 2015 09:05 PM (Uk9e2) 336
New thread on Garland is up.
Posted by: Weirddave at May 03, 2015 09:06 PM (WvS3w) 337
3500 years ago God gave my ancestors Moses
and about 230 years ago, God gave us another prophet of sorts, who said "A Republic, if you can keep it." Posted by: mallfly at May 03, 2015 09:06 PM (qSIlh) 338
320
315 None of this matters. This country has been gutted. There are no Leaders to turn us from the road to serfdom. This would have happened if Gore was elected in 2000, of course, simply sooner. The enemy just needed their man in charge. Politicians are shit. All of them. It doesn't matter what tribal colors they wear. Fit only for firing squads and I don't give a fuck what terms of whatever are violated. Who is willing to lead? No one. Who is willing to use those cherished weapons? No one. Sheep. A loose collection of herds. Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Suntanning in Bizzaro World at May 03, 2015 08:56 PM (DCpyI) This. Posted by: Peaches at May 03, 2015 08:58 PM (EgOr3) Actually, there is at least one clear way out. The simplest would be to merely repudiate the national debt. Just go, "hey, remember when you loaned us money? SUCKERS!!!!" Posted by: cthulhu at May 03, 2015 09:07 PM (T1005) 339
NY Slime? NOTHING! I guess on Sunday night everyone is at a Chinese restaurant in NYC?
Posted by: Nip Sip at May 03, 2015 09:08 PM (0FSuD) 340
roflmao, Country Singer.
Posted by: Infidel at May 03, 2015 09:08 PM (NIl5C) 341
173 Husband and I were visiting his ex-wife along with his daughter and the fiance I am so upset about. I shared with the ex how our insurance costs had become unmanageable under ObamaCare, and the fiance piped up, "You just don't care about poor people!"
Yes, he is as ridiculous as he sounds. Instantly demand half of his money. Tell him you are giving half of that to poor people and paying half of it for yourself. When he complains, loudly question why he does not want to help poor people. When he says that is not the same thing, demand he explain the difference. Posted by: JB1000 at May 03, 2015 09:12 PM (WLJbV) 342
@ 315
There is one RIGHT HERE who will use those cherished weapons. If ALL ELSE fails and no other solution is possible, the oath will be fulfilled. Posted by: irongrampa at May 03, 2015 09:14 PM (jeCnD) 343
Boycott Disney and all of its properties and channels.
They don't believe in Americans to run their IT department, Americans need to remind them why they are in business in the first place, They are a mickey mouse outfit for selling out American workers. Iger and his louses are goofy. They act like they are from pluto. Posted by: Jiminy Cricket at May 03, 2015 09:19 PM (/WaV2) 344
Remember Bush Derangement Syndrome? There is a corresponding version, you know.
Posted by: Adjoran at May 03, 2015 08:07 PM (QIQ6j) Bush derangement syndrome involved finding imaginary problems and blaming them on the president at the time The current one is claiming everything in ++good, and congratulating the current president for how wonderful everything is. Are you saying they are both false? Posted by: Kindltot at May 03, 2015 09:27 PM (t//F+) 345
GREAT. First I lost my health insurance because my insurer was too small to be able to stay in business with all the increased costs imposed by Obamacare.
So the kids and I signed up with Assurant. Big company, right? Not big enough, evidently. It's been less than 18 months and once again, the kids and I are losing our insurance. I don't believe this shit. I'm resisting the urge to go give every Democrat I know a punch in the face. Posted by: Kathy from Kansas at May 03, 2015 09:31 PM (AcTdG) 346
People have been not saying some other people have been trying to undermine our society, deliberately and with documented plans, for probably 70 years.
And here we are. Maybe if we keep not saying it, things will change? Or, alternatively, I will die because people are stupid. Not going to calculate the odds here. Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at May 03, 2015 09:43 PM (bLnSU) 347
The ACA was designed to fail. It was designed to create more problems so that single payer, full on government controlled healthcare could be presented as the solution. So basically, because a small percentage of people didn't have healthcare, we have to overhaul the whole industry and nationalize it all. Sure there were the self employed that had trouble getting health insurance, but there was also the poor (didn't the poor get medicaid anyway ?).
I am sorry. There is point where I just stop feeling sorry for people that make poor choices. If ya wanted health insurance, then perhaps ya needed to forget the self employment thing and go work for someone. These are choices we all make. Why should millions of other people have to cater to a small few that chose to be self employed? And the poor? Didn't they get medicaid? For those that didn't qualify for medicaid, again, this goes back to personal choices. Somewhere along the line someone who is an unskilled laborer made a choice to NOT get get trained in some useful trade. Whatever the circumstances, they chose not to go to trade school, college, or learn a skill that was marketable in the workplace so they could get something other than an unskilled labor position that did not have health insurance. Why are the rest of us being punished for the poor choices and decision of a few? Why should the rest of us have to pay the consequences for someone else life choices? Posted by: Mistress Overdone at May 03, 2015 10:48 PM (2/oBD) 348
For the person who said the ex asserted that "you don't care about poor people..."
All I can say is this: the dems don't care about poor people. They care so little about poor people that they want to make more of them. You tell this guy that he doesn't care about the Middle Class and to eff off. Tired. TIred of this kind of crap. Stop making other people PAY for your own life style choices and bad mistakes. Some of us worked our behinds off to have what we have, and a lot of us WERE the poor people! Posted by: Mistress Overdone at May 03, 2015 10:57 PM (2/oBD) 349
Can't they get a stimulus check?
I mean, Solyndra got $500,000,000 and it allowed them to stay operating for at least a week! Posted by: RKae at May 04, 2015 12:29 AM (IppEL) 350
Mistress Overdone @347:
"If ya wanted health insurance, then perhaps ya needed to forget the self employment thing and go work for someone." Right. I'm a farmer, for your information. You want all us farmers to just quit doing what we do for a living? What do you plan to eat, anyway? Posted by: Kathy from Kansas at May 04, 2015 12:43 AM (AcTdG) 351
Mistress Overdone:
Self-employed here. And I DO HAVE INSURANCE. or I DID, until that rat bastard Obama, Soros's creature, blew it up. Now I have their SHITCARE, aka Obama"care," which pays for Jack Effin' Squat but costs nearly $600 a month -- for an individual policy. But Thank You For Playing. BTW, all: It wasn't the SELF-EMPLOYED people who didn't have insurance -- our plans were OUTLAWED and NUKED. It was the UNEMPLOYED, FREE SHIT ARMY who didn't have coverage, for the most part, and were used as an excuse to nuke the entire fucking system. Boy, you folks who are working for a corporation are really going to hate this. We self-employed folks, being defenseless and not nearly so numerous, have been used by these bastards as guinea pigs, but they're going to inject the rest of the population with this syphilitic plague in the next two years. By that time, they will have dynamited all avenues of escape [see, NHS, U.K.]. Posted by: Beverly at May 04, 2015 01:53 AM (Cp9+g) 352
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