EMT 02/19/17

Thank God tomorrow is a company holiday open thread.

Posted by: krakatoa at 06:00 AM

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1 Good Morning Morons! Today is Sunday, February 19, 2017. On this day in 1878 Thomas Edison patented the phonograph.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:54 AM (mpXpK)

2 Yeah Vic is back!

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2017 05:54 AM (HDU3V)

3 And I am back finally AND on my first cup of coffee. But I have to go back next Tues. Just not in the hospital. What a miserable couple of weeks this has been. You have not lived until stuck with two weeks of MUSC-TV.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:54 AM (mpXpK)

4 Good morning horde

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2017 05:55 AM (HDU3V)

5 Trump gave a big speech Yesterday. Here's Fox's subtlety biased version. BTW, I saw most of his speech Thursday. Best speech I have seen since RR.

http://tinyurl.com/hygcgru

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:55 AM (mpXpK)

6 Faux News neglects to mention that these town hall interruptions are being done by thugs paid for by Democrats and Soros.

http://tinyurl.com/zwgqxgb

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:55 AM (mpXpK)

7 RIH Jane Roe

http://tinyurl.com/z26af22

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:55 AM (mpXpK)

8 Blind Shit Omar now roasting in Hell.

http://tinyurl.com/jlhgs3f

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:56 AM (mpXpK)

9 If you believe C-Span polls Obama is now the 12th best President in history.

http://tinyurl.com/ztfq8j4

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:56 AM (mpXpK)

10 DHS issues new rules for deporting illegals and the liberals are crying a river. PBUT.

http://tinyurl.com/hv42gju

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:56 AM (mpXpK)

11 After all that hooray over Flynn we find that there was never in basis for investigating him to start with. I think the whole thing was a hit job by left-over Obamananite thugs.

http://tinyurl.com/jt7n7oa

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:56 AM (mpXpK)

12 Commie Pope: muzzie terrorism does not exist, but AGW does.

http://tinyurl.com/j376mge

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:57 AM (mpXpK)

13 I saw this McShitty outburst on Fox over and over and over while stuck on shitty MUSC TV. Made me want to puke.

http://tinyurl.com/zc23qtt

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:57 AM (mpXpK)

14 And he is back today front and center at Fox defending the MFM from evil Trump. Of course McShitty loves the MFM, he is their favorite "Republican".

http://tinyurl.com/jvdvqn8

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:57 AM (mpXpK)

15 Where's the liberal outcry? The Saudis deport 40,000 muzzies from Pockeeston. Oh wait, the religious freedom in Saudi Arabia is only for their religion.

http://tinyurl.com/j4wpfqu

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:58 AM (mpXpK)

16 What happens when your profit model relies on conquest, rape, and plunder and you run out of "rich" targets? You go broke.

http://tinyurl.com/oo7tv6l

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:58 AM (mpXpK)

17 Here are the top 10 Obama holdovers that Trump needs to fire immediately.

http://tinyurl.com/jrvlqyq

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:58 AM (mpXpK)

18
Head of racist organization doesn't like the idea of a Congressional White Caucus.

http://tinyurl.com/jutpqe8

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:59 AM (mpXpK)

19 Ramirez

http://tinyurl.com/h66oy9k

That's it for today folks. I would also like to take this time to thank all the Morons for the good wishes and prayers. And special thanks to Blaster for arranging a tour for my wife. This is one of the things that makes AOS so great, the Morons are one of a kind blog people.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:59 AM (mpXpK)

20 After all that hooray over Flynn we find that there was never in basis for investigating him to start with. I think the whole thing was a hit job by left-over Obamananite thugs.

Apparently when Flynn was at a Trump rally he joined in when the crowd yelled, 'Lock her up'. Hellary hath no fury, and all that.

It's payback time coming.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:00 AM (ZFUt7)

21 Welcome back, Vic.

Posted by: HH at February 19, 2017 06:01 AM (DrCtv)

22 21
Welcome back, Vic.

Posted by: HH at February 19, 2017 06:01 AM (DrCtv)

You do not know how good it IS to be back.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:02 AM (mpXpK)

23 Welcome back, Vic! You were very much missed.

That first cup of coffee after a fast or medical procedure always tastes great.

Posted by: Gem at February 19, 2017 06:04 AM (uaHyk)

24 Glad you're back.

*knocks tentatively at door, huge cup in hand*

Posted by: Vics neighbors at February 19, 2017 06:05 AM (ZFUt7)

25 23 That first cup of coffee after a fast or medical procedure always tastes great.

Posted by: Gem at February 19, 2017 06:04 AM (uaHyk)

It does taste different though.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:06 AM (mpXpK)

26 9 If you believe C-Span polls Obama is now the 12th best President in history.

http://tinyurl.com/ztfq8j4
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:56 AM (mpXpK)

They'll get him to No. 1 eventually, as people start to forget what really happened.

Posted by: Gem at February 19, 2017 06:06 AM (uaHyk)

27 24
Glad you're back.

*knocks tentatively at door, huge cup in hand*

Posted by: Vics neighbors at February 19, 2017 06:05 AM (ZFUt7)

BION one of them called 5 min after I walked in through the back door. He said he wanted to "talk" but I know what He wanted to talk "about". I told him to give me three days to get settled.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:08 AM (mpXpK)

28 16
What happens when your profit model relies on conquest, rape, and plunder and you run out of "rich" targets? You go broke.

http://tinyurl.com/oo7tv6l

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:58 AM

That is basically Islam for the past seven hundred years or so. Their populations exploded after international aid was invented.

Posted by: Lester at February 19, 2017 06:10 AM (8USec)

29 With all the leaking in Washington dc right now I guarantee one thing absolutely -- if Flynn had said ANYTHING that in any way was wrong to the Russian ambassador we would have a transcript of it leaked by now. It had to be something innocuous like a 'Yeah' after the Russian ambassador said, 'We speak about sanctions soon, yes?'

Not sure why Pence got all butthurt or couldn't smooth that over. Guess we'll never know now.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:12 AM (ZFUt7)

30 Vic! (hug) We have greatly missed you. Still praying for you and your lovely wife. Hang in there, you are a national treasure.

Posted by: fly gal at February 19, 2017 06:12 AM (1L3pK)

31 30
Vic! (hug) We have greatly missed you. Still praying for you and your lovely wife. Hang in there, you are a national treasure.

Posted by: fly gal at February 19, 2017 06:12 AM (1L3pK)

Thanks

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:13 AM (mpXpK)

32 3 And I am back finally AND on my first cup of coffee. But I have to go back next Tues. Just not in the hospital. What a miserable couple of weeks this has been. You have not lived until stuck with two weeks of MUSC-TV.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:54 AM (mpXpK)

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Try two months.

Posted by: SMFH at all the fuckwits at February 19, 2017 06:14 AM (CRotO)

33 Welcome back, Vic. It is good to see you here.

Posted by: Quirky bookworm at February 19, 2017 06:15 AM (gppsv)

34 29 Not sure why Pence got all butthurt or couldn't smooth that over. Guess we'll never know now.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:12 AM (ZFUt7)

I have a feeling Pence was NOT butt-hurt. This was just another MFM stealth attack arranged by an Obamanite plants so "they" could "dutifully" report on it.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:15 AM (mpXpK)

35 They'll get him to No. 1 eventually, as people start to forget what really happened.

Posted by: Gem

Well, he's definitely Number Two in my book, IYKWIMAITYD.

Welcome back Vic.

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 19, 2017 06:16 AM (xpfRn)

36 Hurrah, Vic is back! Hope you are doing well, we had you in our thought and prayers here in Texas as well as the HQ.

Posted by: Darth Randall at February 19, 2017 06:16 AM (v3DL/)

37 32 Try two months.

Posted by: SMFH at all the fuckwits at February 19, 2017 06:14 AM (CRotO)

I was climbing the wall after the first week. Two months would have killed me.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:17 AM (mpXpK)

38 Well, he's definitely Number Two in my book, IYKWIMAITYD

Heh.

Posted by: Gem at February 19, 2017 06:18 AM (uaHyk)

39 I was climbing the wall after the first week. Two months would have killed me.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:17 AM (mpXpK)

---

In Carl's case, I think it did.

Glad you're home.

Posted by: SMFH at all the fuckwits at February 19, 2017 06:19 AM (CRotO)

40
A thoroughly unexpected headline...

Bono meets Vice President Mike Pence in Munich: ''You're the second busiest man on earth.''

W/Z

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:20 AM (ZFUt7)

41 One thing that may have fell out of all this is you folks may have helped turn Mrs Vic into a Moron.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:23 AM (mpXpK)

42 We always knew she was an 'ette, Vic.

Posted by: SMFH at all the fuckwits at February 19, 2017 06:24 AM (CRotO)

43 29 Not sure why Pence got all butthurt or couldn't smooth that over. Guess we'll never know now.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum

It was Trump that got butthurt, and rightfully so, at Flynn for not being totally honest. He said so at the presser, and that's good enough for me.

Yesterday, he fired a NSC staffer for openly bitching about Ivanka, Jared and other Team Trumpers. This man doesn't mess around.

The White House promptly fired a senior National Security Council aide after learning he openly bashed the President and several of his top advisers, including daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner.

Craig Deare earlier this week took aim at President Trump and his administration during an off-the-record roundtable hosted by the Woodrow Wilson Center for about two dozen scholars, Politico reported.

From NY Daily News

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 19, 2017 06:26 AM (xpfRn)

44 Welcome back Vic. Mornings just didn't feel right...

Posted by: whiskey tango at February 19, 2017 06:28 AM (AsA9H)

45
Teachers in hot water for noticing 'day without immigrants' made their job easier.

http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/17/
teachers-on-leave-for-day-without-immigrants-posts/

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:29 AM (ZFUt7)

46 45

Teachers in hot water for noticing 'day without immigrants' made their job easier.

http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/17/

teachers-on-leave-for-day-without-immigrants-posts/

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:29 AM (ZFUt7)

How "ironic". One more line item you will never see reported on by the FAKE news MFM.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:31 AM (mpXpK)

47 If anything, Trump is moving too slowly in firing people. All 4,000 TFG political appointees should have been streetside on 1/20 imho. The longer they stay on, the more damage they do.

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 19, 2017 06:32 AM (xpfRn)

48 Commie Pope: muzzie terrorism does not exist, but AGW does.
_____________________

Frau Merkel (whose re-election prospects are looking quite dim) made a similar comment the other day about how islam is not the source of islamic terrorism.

Sorry progs, but the koran explicitly, and repeatedly, instructs muzzie believers that it is their duty to subjugate, maim, and kill infidels. The muzzies who have done so thus far are not "lone wolves" or "terrorists" in the eyes of their fellow muzzies, but simply devout and compliant practitioners of islam.

Until the west pulls its head out of its ass and recognizes islam for what it is, this is only going to get worse.

Welcome back, Vic.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at February 19, 2017 06:37 AM (riF5p)

49 Vic getting home and back on AOS.

http://tinyurl.com/jtbhmrq

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:38 AM (mpXpK)

50 I still can't believe that was a thing. There was absolutely nothing different about that day. Afterwards I heard someone mention a rumor they'd heard that ICE would be waiting on el platforms to check IDs for "all the brown faces." Which of course wasn't true, and sounded ridiculous to begin with.

Posted by: Gem at February 19, 2017 06:39 AM (uaHyk)

51 We missed you too, Vic...

*does Snoopy dance*

Posted by: SMFH at all the fuckwits at February 19, 2017 06:39 AM (CRotO)

52 Ah, so many "welcome backs". I feel like Kotter.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:39 AM (mpXpK)

53
Milo being Milo...
Commenting on his upcoming appearance at CPAC MILO said, "I'm overjoyed to be addressing CPAC with Daddy in the White House. I'm sure it's going to be one of the best ever. All I ask is that the attendees don't write me in on the straw poll. Don't get me wrong, I understand the temptation, but I'm far too faggy to be President."

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:42 AM (ZFUt7)

54 Hmmmm...Milo as President....

Posted by: SMFH at all the fuckwits at February 19, 2017 06:44 AM (CRotO)

55 Milo never disappoints.

Posted by: Gem at February 19, 2017 06:45 AM (uaHyk)

56 Yeah, what about that glitter ceiling? Milo for Prez! Make America Fabulous Again!

Posted by: Gem at February 19, 2017 06:48 AM (uaHyk)

57 Welcome back, Vic.

Everyone in the Horde should send Vic a cup.of coffee. How much would that be? A lot, is my guess.

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at February 19, 2017 06:48 AM (J8/9G)

58 Welcome back Vic!!

Back here where we need ya
Yeab we tease him a lot 'cause we've got him on the spot

Posted by: teej at February 19, 2017 06:50 AM (mzTVj)

59 58
Welcome back Vic!!

Back here where we need ya

Yeab we tease him a lot 'cause we've got him on the spot

Posted by: teej at February 19, 2017 06:50 AM (mzTVj)

Now I know I'm Kotter.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:51 AM (mpXpK)

60 Something I always look forward to reading on Sundays is Clarice Feldman's article in American Thinker:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/jnzls64

In there I learned something quite amazing -- MN now has a freakin' Republican controlled legislature. Ho Lee Fuk. What next, John Bolton as mayor of Chicago?

And speaking of Bolton, he is in the running to replace Flynn as NSA. Go Stache go!

Posted by: GnuBreed at February 19, 2017 06:53 AM (xpfRn)

61 Welcome back Mr. Vic

Posted by: Horshack at February 19, 2017 06:54 AM (HDU3V)

62
The best part of the Milo/Maher showdown was the two African-American 'panelists' looking at this smiling, obviously pleased with himself, pearl necklace wearing male, gayness set to 'stun' individual...

And one of them said (I think it was indisbelief), 'So you're Hitler'?

There was such a cross current of conversation I don't think Milo heard it.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:56 AM (ZFUt7)

63 That WT story on the teachers' comments is outrageous. Why should teachers be disciplined for merely commenting -- truthfully -- on their observations of how the protest affected their school? None of the teacher comments reproduced in the article even mentioned the words "illegal aliens" or "immigrants" or "hispanics."

This PC crap is out of control.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at February 19, 2017 06:56 AM (riF5p)

64 All right. Mr Ko-tair is back.
Boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom

Posted by: Freddy Washington at February 19, 2017 06:59 AM (mzTVj)

65 Welcome back, Vic. Now mornings will be normal again. Whew.

Posted by: Wenda (sic) at February 19, 2017 07:00 AM (Kr0FZ)

66 Today's meme?

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

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:00 AM (mpXpK)

67 Maybe Flynn was made a target since he is a Dem. (Supposed, I don't know if that's true.) Could be both revenge and a warning to any other Dems thinking of defecting.

Posted by: Ripley at February 19, 2017 07:01 AM (NbRJx)

68 That Freddy played a mean air stand up bass.

Posted by: teej at February 19, 2017 07:02 AM (mzTVj)

69 Don't lose the sight of the Leftist tactic to isolate then destroy a target, I see no reason to think Gen Flynn wasn't such a target, he went against Barak on a Iraq policy issue.

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2017 07:04 AM (HDU3V)

70 67
Maybe Flynn was made a target since he is a Dem. (Supposed, I don't know
if that's true.) Could be both revenge and a warning to any other Dems
thinking of defecting.

Posted by: Ripley at February 19, 2017 07:01 AM (NbRJx)

Wiki says he is a "registered" Dem. Looks like that was due primarily to his family.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:04 AM (mpXpK)

71 Teachers from Kindergarten to graduate school preach Leftism every day, all over the country.

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2017 07:06 AM (HDU3V)

72 Please excuse teej's silliness this morning.
He was up all night caring for his sick mother.

Signed,
teej Epstein's mother

Posted by: teej at February 19, 2017 07:07 AM (mzTVj)

73 Pretty sure, by the end, there was a little 'bromance' going on between Milo and Maher. I think Maher even said he hoped to have him on again.

Maher learned that Milo is;
Gay
Catholic
Has a Jewish mother
Has a black boyfriend
Is conservative and libertarian

I'm pretty sure almost every one of those items would have the kkk burning a cross on Milo's lawn. So, even though Maher is a liberal hack, I want his brain to try to process those facts without exploding.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 07:08 AM (ZFUt7)

74 G'mornin' Horde !

Good to see you back, Vic !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 19, 2017 07:11 AM (Oeb2k)

75 And SMFH, if you're still here, thanks for the Snoopy dance comment.
I now have Schroeder's theme running through my head.
Love it.

Posted by: teej at February 19, 2017 07:12 AM (mzTVj)

76 Why should teachers be disciplined for merely commenting -- truthfully -- on their observations of how the protest affected their school?�

For the same reason that employees of a corporation who attack their employer - however truthfully - in social media platforms could be facing the ax.

It's the 'Golden Rule' paragraph two... 'He who has the gold makes the rules'.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 07:14 AM (ZFUt7)

77 I was just thinking about the tradition of never use Wiki as a source for political stuff and a gong went off. They probably are more reliable than the MFM.

Should we never use them as a "primary source" given all the lies they pump out?

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:14 AM (mpXpK)

78 Rahman ass should be returned to his family strapped to a smart bomb wrapped in bacon.

Posted by: Very Irredeemably Undude at February 19, 2017 07:14 AM (2X7pN)

79 9 If you believe C-Span polls Obama is now the 12th best President in history.

I believe it. They polled "historians". Todays "historians" are post modern Zinn acolytes.

Welcome back Vic!

Posted by: Puddleglum at February 19, 2017 07:15 AM (ACGR3)

80 Insomniac's dumb luck.

Welcome back, Vic.

Posted by: Love Gun at February 19, 2017 07:16 AM (no0Da)

81 I was going to pray for Vic, but I got high instead.

So very happy Vic is back!

Posted by: DJ Jazzy Mel at February 19, 2017 07:16 AM (75WaT)

82 I saw this McShitty outburst on Fox over and over and over while stuck on shitty MUSC TV. Made me want to puke.

The thing I missed the most with Vic being gone, is the dulcet tone and docile demeanor of his commentary on the links he provides.

Welcome Back Vic!

Posted by: Bruce at February 19, 2017 07:17 AM (8ikIW)

83 I see the sun is hitting the trees now. It is going to be a beautiful day today. But alas, no rocking chair.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:18 AM (mpXpK)

84
I'm far too faggy to be President."

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:42 AM (ZFUt7)
____________________________________

In many ways, that is the story of presnit Obama...

Posted by: Kudzu King at February 19, 2017 07:18 AM (s5zEv)

85 It gets up to the mid 60's here today in No. Ill
If this is AGW, it's okay by me

Posted by: Bruce at February 19, 2017 07:20 AM (8ikIW)

86 "71 Teachers from Kindergarten to graduate school preach Leftism every day, all over the country.
Posted by: Skip"

The single biggest long term problem we've got.
Until we fix it, everything PDT does will eventually be undone again.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 19, 2017 07:20 AM (Oeb2k)

87 I have a feeling Pence was NOT butt-hurt. This was
just another MFM stealth attack arranged by an Obamanite plants so
"they" could "dutifully" report on it.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 06:15 AM (mpXpK)

I believe Vic is correct here, I suspect that Trump has a simple rule, be honest. Good, bad or neutral tell him facts so he could make the appropriate decision. If LtGen Flynn was less than truthful, he could not stay, regardless of "butt-hurt". Welcome back Vic.

Posted by: The Mouse that Roared at February 19, 2017 07:22 AM (7N6ox)

88 Good morning!

Let's smile & be happy & strike fear in the hearts of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 19, 2017 07:25 AM (u82oZ)

89 Trump plays the media, blind sheik has gone to his reward, and Vic is back...all is right in my little world...for the moment.

Posted by: BignJames at February 19, 2017 07:26 AM (x9c8r)

90 Welcome back home Vic.

It was an honor and a pleasure to share thoughts with Mrs Vic.

Glad to hear that she enjoyed downtown while she was there.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 07:26 AM (J+eG2)

91 Vic! Hallelujah!

Welcome back. You were missed.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 19, 2017 07:26 AM (u82oZ)

92 89
Trump plays the media, blind sheik has gone to his reward, and Vic is back...all is right in my little world...for the moment.

Posted by: BignJames at February 19, 2017 07:26 AM (x9c8r)

Yes, it is good to see the "shadenboner" still lives.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:29 AM (mpXpK)

93 Yes, I feel like singing that "hallelujah" chorus.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:30 AM (mpXpK)

94 I have a couple of predictions:

1. The Donks in the Senate will fight EVERYTHING.

2. Eventually, Senate rules will be rewritten end the filibuster.

Otherwise, nothing will get done.

Glad you are back Vic.

Posted by: JAS at February 19, 2017 07:31 AM (Rx8Bs)

95 90 It was an honor and a pleasure to share thoughts with Mrs Vic.

Glad to hear that she enjoyed downtown while she was there.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 07:26 AM (J+eG2)

Did you meetup with her downtown?

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:31 AM (mpXpK)

96 One other thing I will NOT be glad to see come rolling in. All those hotel bills for the Holiday Inn Riverview. Those are not covered by insurance.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:36 AM (mpXpK)

97
In Soviet Russia the people knew all the news was fake. We're just about halfway there.

When the self proclaimed 'paper of record' is completely fooled by a phony Twitter account and the former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi repeats the same misinformation at a press conference where 'impeachment' is being whispered -- just how close are we to the point where each and every article must be immediately discounted until such time as the inevitable retractions have been printed?

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 07:36 AM (ZFUt7)

98 Hey Vic glad to see you back!

Posted by: freaked at February 19, 2017 07:36 AM (BO/km)

99 97 Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 07:36 AM (ZFUt7)

As I said, less dependable than Wiki for political stuff.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:37 AM (mpXpK)

100 So glad to see you're on the mend, Vic! That was a pretty rough couple of weeks for you...I'll keep up the prayers, that you continue to heal well and the damn thing doesn't come back this time...

Posted by: Brother Cavil, at Provisional Basestar at February 19, 2017 07:37 AM (66CWr)

101 98
Hey Vic glad to see you back!

Posted by: freaked at February 19, 2017 07:36 AM (BO/km)

Good to be back

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:38 AM (mpXpK)

102 97:how close are we to the point where each and every article must be immediately discounted until such time as the inevitable retractions have been printed?

I'm already there.

Posted by: Puddleglum at February 19, 2017 07:38 AM (ACGR3)

103 100
So glad to see you're on the mend, Vic! That was a pretty rough couple
of weeks for you...I'll keep up the prayers, that you continue to heal
well and the damn thing doesn't come back this time...

Posted by: Brother Cavil, at Provisional Basestar at February 19, 2017 07:37 AM (66CWr)

The chief surgeon said it never made it past stage 1 and that it was not the same cancer as last time that had spread. They said absolutely that they had got it all. What it is am fighting now is some king of "blood infection" and the fact that I can not put any stress on those stomach muscles.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:41 AM (mpXpK)

104
G'day from Down Under and it's still Sunday for another few minutes..

So good to welcome you back Vic - best wishes and your morning news is a must read for me too!

The Aussie bloke is snoring away with the telly on in the bedroom and as I walked in a minute ago, some American bloke was being interviewed ..

" It's CHAOS!! This new administrationis a TRAINWRECK!!! "

I wanted to add "And we're all gonnadie" but I didn't want to wake the slumbering Aussie.....

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 07:41 AM (hmgEc)

105 He's back! Good to know you're on the mend Vic.

Posted by: Skookumchuk at February 19, 2017 07:42 AM (Xzn5i)

106 For the same reason that employees of a corporation who attack their employer - however truthfully - in social media platforms could be facing the ax.

It's the 'Golden Rule' paragraph two... 'He who has the gold makes the rules'.
________________________________

Except that the teachers didn't attack anyone. All they did was comment on conditions in the school -- less crowded, cleaner cafeteria, fewer disciplinary problems, etc.

Also, the teachers are public employees who, AFAIK, didn't agree to give up their First Amendment rights when they accepted employment.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at February 19, 2017 07:43 AM (riF5p)

107 Welcome back, Vic!!

Posted by: fu52 at February 19, 2017 07:43 AM (HpUpB)

108 104:" It's CHAOS!! This new administrationis a TRAINWRECK!!! "

Well for God's sake, don't tell them about our super top secret time travelling Trump brand unicorns. They'll totally freak.

;-)

Posted by: Puddleglum at February 19, 2017 07:46 AM (ACGR3)

109 "Did you meetup with her downtown?"

No, but I was on the threads where blaster was trying to work though the logistics of a real life meet up with his friend, the downtown tour guide.

And then later I saw her comment about getting together to see the big city.

Hopefully, once we get relocated to Summerville, I would be honored for Mrs VIA and I to travel up your way, and share an hour or two with both the two of you.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 07:47 AM (J+eG2)

110 Looks like good porch-sitting weather today Vic. Enjoy.

*sends sooper-sekrit hide-from-neighbor camo thru USB

Nice to see you back.

Posted by: Golfman at February 19, 2017 07:47 AM (k0S3A)

111
I wanted to add "And we're all gonnadie" but I didn't want to wake the slumbering Aussie.....
Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 07:41 AM (hmgEc)

Ha.

Seems you have a good handle on how things are going on this side of the biggest pond.

Posted by: Golfman at February 19, 2017 07:49 AM (k0S3A)

112 109 Hopefully, once we get relocated to Summerville, I
would be honored for Mrs VIA and I to travel up your way, and share an
hour or two with both the two of you.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 07:47 AM (J+eG2)

Look forward to it. And maybe on one of our trips down there we can get together.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:49 AM (mpXpK)

113 And speaking of working towards moving...

Guess who finally got their hands on the Ryobi 18 gauge brad nailer, so he could do the shoe molding on the baseboards.

That sumbitch is the shizzle on small moulding.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 07:49 AM (J+eG2)

114 110: Golfman,

I never did get down to Pinehurst to golf in October. Had a wedding to go to in Boston. I'm going to try again later this year. Probably October again.

Posted by: Puddleglum at February 19, 2017 07:49 AM (ACGR3)

115 110
Looks like good porch-sitting weather today Vic. Enjoy.

*sends sooper-sekrit hide-from-neighbor camo thru USB

Nice to see you back.

Posted by: Golfman at February 19, 2017 07:47 AM (k0S3A)

I noted that earlier but with no "rocking chair" for me for a while.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:50 AM (mpXpK)

116 Puddlegum. IIRC you would have been here for Matthew.

Not good.

Perhaps this year.

Posted by: Golfman at February 19, 2017 07:51 AM (k0S3A)

117 "The chief surgeon said it never made it past stage 1 and that it was not the same cancer as last time that had spread. They said absolutely that they had got it all. "

That's some damn good news right there.

I think we were all sort of holding our breath, to see what they found.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 07:51 AM (J+eG2)

118 " -- just how close are we to the point where each and every article must be immediately discounted until such time as the inevitable retractions have been printed? "

I've been there for quite a while now. Beyond there, really; I pay almost no attention to news in any form, and when some comes by me I scoff at it without imagining for a moment that it might be true.
Trying to impart this attitude to Mrs. Eez and some of our friends .... they allow "news" to get them all worked up for nothing.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at February 19, 2017 07:54 AM (Oeb2k)

119 116: I remember thinking while I was in Boston that it was a good thing to be there instead of soggy, windy, NC. I'll try again this fall.

Posted by: Puddleglum at February 19, 2017 07:55 AM (ACGR3)

120 For those who haven't been keeping count, the Welsh Rabbit and I marked our 26-week wedding semiversary this week.

I hereby scoff at those who said it would never last.

Not so coincidentally, it's 26 weeks until the 56th annual Philadelphia Folk Festival and our first anniversary party. There'll be beef in abundance. Mark your calendars and see now if the mildew on your tent can be arrested.

Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 07:56 AM (UfqKz)

121 Off to bed. Good "night" daywalkers.

Good to see you among the gray boxes once again Vic.

Posted by: Puddleglum at February 19, 2017 07:56 AM (ACGR3)

122 Seems like the Democratic Politicians are out of step with their constituents.

http://thehill.com/node/320229

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 07:57 AM (J+eG2)

123 Welcome back, Vic! And thanks as always for the news.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at February 19, 2017 07:57 AM (MZcWR)

124 For those of you who are familiar with these kinds of things, what they ran on me was called a "whipple procedure". It is a complicate operation that involved removing part of the pancreas to get to the cancer site.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:58 AM (mpXpK)

125
108 puddleglum

You have those?? ??
Look up Amazon?

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 07:59 AM (hmgEc)

126 aussie,

You guys don't have the time traveling unicorns?

Around here, especially during the mating season, they're everywhere.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:01 AM (J+eG2)

127 soggy, windy, NC. I'll try again this fall.
Posted by: Puddleglum at February 19, 2017 07:55 AM (ACGR3)

And I'll add power-less with washed-out roads and empty grocery stores.

I've been through many hurricanes but nothing like that.

This is one of the roads leading to the course. About a half mile up the road. http://bit.ly/2mbxF9y

Posted by: Golfman at February 19, 2017 08:02 AM (k0S3A)

128
111 Golfman

Yes I do -because I get news from AoSHQ

*never fake*

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:02 AM (hmgEc)

129 Welcome back, your dreams were your ticket out
Welcome back, to that same old place that you laughed about
Well the names have all changed since you hung around
But those dreams have remained and they've turned around
Who'd have thought they'd lead ya
(Who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Back here where we need ya
(Back here where we need ya)
Yeah we tease him a lot 'cause we got him on the spot
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back, welcome back
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back Vic!

More coffee.....

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 19, 2017 08:02 AM (5VlCp)

130 Grateful to have Vic back! Baruch HaShem for your good health!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2017 08:02 AM (EZebt)

131 Speaking of brad nailers, is there such a thing that relies on simple electricity and NOT an air compressor? Is there a brand and model that's affordable and suitable for simple plywood projects?

Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 08:03 AM (UfqKz)

132 Vic,

I am quite familiar w Whipples. They're happy w the results?

Posted by: fu52 at February 19, 2017 08:03 AM (HpUpB)

133 What I've learned this morning:

Muslim terrorism does not exist
No people is criminal or drug-trafficking or violent
No person is illegal
BHO is the 12th greatest president ever
Eating a whole chocolate shark gives you the runs.

Posted by: freaked at February 19, 2017 08:04 AM (BO/km)

134 132 I am quite familiar w Whipples. They're happy w the results?

Posted by: fu52 at February 19, 2017 08:03 AM (HpUpB)

So far.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:04 AM (mpXpK)

135 Very good!!

Posted by: fu52 at February 19, 2017 08:06 AM (HpUpB)

136 Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 07:57 AM (J+eG2)

I thought those #s were a little too 50/50. Did you notice who was associated w/the polling?.....Mark Penn.

Posted by: BignJames at February 19, 2017 08:07 AM (x9c8r)

137 Teachers in hot water for noticing 'day without immigrants' made their job easier.

http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/feb/17/
teachers-on-leave-for-day-without-immigrants-posts/

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 06:29 AM (ZFUt7)

Schools. The places where the truth gets you in trouble

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 19, 2017 08:08 AM (auHtY)

138
126 VIA

Sadly no ....just our dangerous bitey monsters, and cute koalas and roos

Like a redback spider I found tonight - it was thinking it's home was in a corner in the kitchen!

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:08 AM (hmgEc)

139 Here are the top 10 Obama holdovers that Trump needs to fire immediately.

http://tinyurl.com/jrvlqyq

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:58 AM (mpXpK)

Drain that swamp. And glad to have you back, I look forward to your news postings.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 19, 2017 08:08 AM (auHtY)

140 "Speaking of brad nailers, is there such a thing that relies on simple electricity and NOT an air compressor? Is there a brand and model that's affordable and suitable for simple plywood projects?"

I give you one battery operated, no compressor needed brad nailer.

http://tinyurl.com/nt6n2nn

If you already use the Ryobi 18 volt system, and have the battery/charger, the cost is very affordable.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:08 AM (J+eG2)

141 Vic, hearing that your team of healers state "We got it all. Stage 1. Different cancer." is wonderful news. This removes the fear of a dropped lead shoe.

Heal, recover, and welcome your 'ette wife to the Horde. We may even clean up our act for a comment of two.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 19, 2017 08:09 AM (u82oZ)

142 Morning Hoard! And welcome back Vic.

Posted by: Tonypete at February 19, 2017 08:10 AM (tr2D7)

143 103 The chief surgeon said it never made it past stage 1 and that it was not the same cancer as last time that had spread. They said absolutely that they had got it all. What it is am fighting now is some king of "blood infection" and the fact that I can not put any stress on those stomach muscles.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:41 AM (mpXpK)
-----------
Raw garlic, minced and sprinkled over food that is NOT hot, will help clear that right up, if it doesn't conflict with any prescription meds you're on. (Google will know)
It works in a matter of hours, and no bacteria is resistant to it.

The smell might even keep the neighbors at bay.

Posted by: Brunette the 'Ette at February 19, 2017 08:10 AM (adsVM)

144 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act alert.

http://nypost.com/2017/02/18/obama-linked-activists-
have-a-training-manual-for-protesting-trump/

Obama linked activists have a 'training manual' for protesting Trump.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:10 AM (ZFUt7)

145 "Sadly no ....just our dangerous bitey monsters, and cute koalas and roos"

That's a shame.

Perhaps you could trade someone a koala for a unicorn.

Of course, you would need two of them so they can keep each other company while you are out and about.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:11 AM (J+eG2)

146 141 Heal, recover, and welcome your 'ette wife to the Horde. We may even clean up our act for a comment of two.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 19, 2017 08:09 AM (u82oZ)

She wouldn't know what to think.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:11 AM (mpXpK)

147 Good morning horde, and welcome home Vic!

NASA TV is live for another launch attempt at 9:39 am Eastern.

https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html#public

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 08:12 AM (sdi6R)

148 "We may even clean up our act for a comment of two. "

I think we already did that the first day she was giving us updates.

While we didn't go back to telling penis jokes, we went back to being pretty much our normal selves.

Well, except for the pants part.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:14 AM (J+eG2)

149 So good to have you back, Vic! You were really missed.

Posted by: IrishEi at February 19, 2017 08:14 AM (HiDrR)

150 For small wood projects a brad nailer is very handy.

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2017 08:14 AM (HDU3V)

151 I believe Vic is correct here, I suspect that Trump has a simple rule, be honest. Good, bad or neutral tell him facts so he could make the appropriate decision. If LtGen Flynn was less than truthful, he could not stay, regardless of "butt-hurt". Welcome back Vic.

Posted by: The Mouse that Roared at February 19, 2017 07:22 AM (7N6ox)

Yes, I liked Trump'ss press conference comment that he did not mind bad stories in the press about him or his administration as long as they were true!

Basically, he said he CAN handle the truth!

And welcome back Vic!

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:16 AM (UDXti)

152 @129

That reminds me of one of the most awkward moments of live TV I have ever witnessed: the guy who did the theme song (John Sebastian?) was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, and as he was singing the chorus he exhorted the crowd to join in, and there was silence. He was practically begging them to sing. Denied! I was 13 or so and I was like, how embarrassing.

Posted by: Gem at February 19, 2017 08:16 AM (uaHyk)

153 You loved that little nail.

You even named it Brad.

Then we nailed him

Ryobi:

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:17 AM (J+eG2)

154 Obama linked activists have a 'training manual' for protesting Trump.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:10 AM (ZFUt7)

Such nice people.

Posted by: BignJames at February 19, 2017 08:19 AM (x9c8r)

155 I understood that the Whipple resulted in dangerous squeezin' in patients as charmin' as Vic. Risky.

Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 08:19 AM (UfqKz)

156 Obama linked activists have a 'training manual' for protesting Trump.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum

So, The JEF has his own army of brown shits, er, I mean brown shirts

Posted by: Bruce at February 19, 2017 08:20 AM (8ikIW)

157 What it is am fighting now is some king of "blood infection" and the fact that I can not put any stress on those stomach muscles.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 07:41 AM (mpXpK)

I think I had a similar procedure, and FWIW, I secured a length of fairly heavy knotted rope to the bed frame at the foot end, laid it on the bed, and when I wanted to get up I went hand over hand down the rope so I did not require any significant use of the stomach muscles.

It is delightful to see you back and tell Mrs Vic she has an open invitation to post here at any time on any thread!

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:20 AM (UDXti)

158
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is telling friends and staff he is taking a role with the Trump administration, according to a source close to the White House.

#VeryFatNews

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:20 AM (ZFUt7)

159 "New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is telling friends and staff he is taking a role with the Trump administration, according to a source close to the White House. "

The Royal Food Taster?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:21 AM (J+eG2)

160 Vic!!! (Heaves contented sigh) All is right with the world. Welcome home sir. You have NO idea how badly you were missed.

Posted by: creeper...Home on her hill at February 19, 2017 08:21 AM (/DNWp)

161
145 VIA

*smiley face*

I've just checked the kitchen - the redback spider has gone walkabout
I should have killed it but I wanted to wait until morning so the Aussie Bloke could do the deed

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:22 AM (hmgEc)

162 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act alert.

http://nypost.com/2017/02/18/obama-linked-activists-
have-a-training-manual-for-protesting-trump/

Obama linked activists have a 'training manual' for protesting Trump.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:10 AM (ZFUt7)

Even out of office that commie queer can't stop trying to destroy America

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 19, 2017 08:22 AM (auHtY)

163 Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:20 AM (ZFUt7)

Doorman/Greeter

Posted by: BignJames at February 19, 2017 08:22 AM (x9c8r)

164 If Mrs. Franpsycho posted here she would get banned pretty fast. She can be a real hothead. Just ask my kid's principal.

Mrs. Vic seems a lot more even-keeled.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2017 08:24 AM (EZebt)

165 "Even out of office that commie queer can't stop trying to destroy America"

My dislike of the man has little to do with his taste for penis.

And all with his hatred for our nation, and the values which have made it great.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:25 AM (J+eG2)

166 Morning all. Seems like Barky is getting to work on his civilian army that is as well funded as our military.

Posted by: Ben Had at February 19, 2017 08:26 AM (Pmv65)

167
McCain to be critical of President Trump today on television.
Other news, water is wet.

McCain, who I believe had the New York Times #FakeNews him in the final weeks of his campaign, is defending the msm.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:26 AM (ZFUt7)

168 I heard Christie is to be steward of the presidential chamber pot. Unless Trump can think of something more humiliating.

Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 08:27 AM (UfqKz)

169
162 TheQuietMan

I read somewhere that some Democrats are a bit cranky about theinterfering ex President Obama

The article mentioned all the losses suffered under Obama - lots of them!

They don't want him it seems

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:27 AM (hmgEc)

170 McCain, who I believe had the New York Times #FakeNews him in the final weeks of his campaign, is defending the msm.
Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:26 AM (ZFUt7)

IOW Maverick. I approve.

Posted by: John McLame at February 19, 2017 08:28 AM (k0S3A)

171 168 I heard Christie is to be steward of the presidential chamber pot. Unless Trump can think of something more humiliating.
Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 08:27 AM (UfqKz)

===

Oh, piss boy! Piss boy!

Posted by: Harvey Korman playing King Louis in History of the World at February 19, 2017 08:30 AM (EZebt)

172 I read somewhere that some Democrats are a bit cranky about theinterfering ex President Obama

The article mentioned all the losses suffered under Obama - lots of them!

They don't want him it seems

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:27 AM (hmgEc)

That may be but I don't think Barry's ego and hatred of America is going to let him sit quietly on the sidelines.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 19, 2017 08:30 AM (auHtY)

173 157 It is delightful to see you back and tell Mrs Vic she has an open invitation to post here at any time on any thread!

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:20 AM (UDXti

I am "sitting" in my recliner so I am not leaning too far back. I am using the arms to grip on to pull myself up but I can still feel it. Just hope I don't rip the coverings lose on the chair.

And Mrs Vic will be turned into an 'Ette yet.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:33 AM (mpXpK)

174 Vic, Great to have you back. Best to you and the wonderful Mrs. Vic.

Posted by: gracepc at February 19, 2017 08:34 AM (OU4q6)

175 160
Vic!!! (Heaves contented sigh) All is right with the world. Welcome home sir. You have NO idea how badly you were missed.

Posted by: creeper...Home on her hill at February 19, 2017 08:21 AM (/DNWp)

Getting big head.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:34 AM (mpXpK)

176 161
I've just checked the kitchen - the redback spider has gone walkabout
I should have killed it but I wanted to wait until morning so the Aussie Bloke could do the deed

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:22 AM (hmgEc)

Sounds like it's related to the ones we call "black widows".

Ever see photos of Michelle Obama on Election Night 2008? Very disturbing.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/jqf8ywz

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 08:34 AM (sdi6R)

177

�I read somewhere that some Democrats are a bit cranky about the interfering ex President Obama�The article mentioned all the losses suffered under Obama - lots of them!�They don't want him it seems�
Posted by: aussie

The democrats are mere days away from completely splintering. Hopefully they'll appoint Keith Ellison as head of the DNC. Because only another Muslim at the top of the party can bring it together. /s

Will the last democrat leaving the party please turn off the lights?

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:36 AM (ZFUt7)

178 With all these good feelings for Vic remaining aboveground for the near future, I nearly forgot to celebrate the blessed denial of that privilege for the Blind Sheik. Rest in Hell Omar Abdul Rahman, you are allowed to choose any circle of hell between 7 and 9. There will not be sprinkles.

Posted by: The Mouse that Roared at February 19, 2017 08:37 AM (7N6ox)

179 That may be but I don't think Barry's ego and hatred of America is going to let him sit quietly on the sidelines.
Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 19, 2017 08:30 AM (auHtY)

===

I agree. There must be some solution to Obama and his minions. This opposition is well funded, disciplined, and will not abide by any moral or legal limitations.

I prefer the Pinochet solution, but that's not the only one.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 19, 2017 08:38 AM (EZebt)

180 Note to MFM, Dems, Progs, Commies, Anarchists, etc.

President45 is the one doing the organizing now.

How's it feel, chumps?

Posted by: Love Gun at February 19, 2017 08:38 AM (no0Da)

181
172 TheQuietMan

Yes, he hasn't mobilised his army of agitators for nothing

However which of your Dem pollies really want this future trouble and unrest?

Especially in the light of that poll I saw today which has a 70% of Dem voters wanting to work with the Republicans?

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:38 AM (hmgEc)

182 Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 07:49 AM (J+eG2)

I gave one to my remodeling son for his Christmas present, but I didn't think it was inexpensive, but I really like Ryobi stuff.

As an aside, I inherited a really handy tool I've from my father. It is hand-operated piston brad nailer. The outer barrel is a quarter inch tube, with an internal piston about a one sixteenth piston. At rest the piston is about an inch inside the outer tube. Insert a brad in the barrel, line it up with where you want the brad to go, and hit the wooden handle to force the piston down, striking the brad, and driving it into the wood molding. It is far gentler than any serious nail-gun, but works great with small delicate molding.

I also have two self-contained PasLode nail-guns that are gas cartridge operated, one for regular nails and one for finish nails (http://tinyurl.com/zg59gxn). I find them indispensable for work in remote areas where there is no electricity, but the cartridges don't last very well when stored. Overall they have been a great investment!

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:39 AM (UDXti)

183 "There will not be sprinkles."

And virgins are for closers.

I hope the dead SOB does gets to meet 72 Virginians though.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:39 AM (J+eG2)

184 @129

That reminds me of one of the most awkward moments of live TV I have ever witnessed: the guy who did the theme song (John Sebastian?) was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, and as he was singing the chorus he exhorted the crowd to join in, and there was silence. He was practically begging them to sing. Denied! I was 13 or so and I was like, how embarrassing.
Posted by: Gem at February 19, 2017 08:16 AM (uaHyk)

Hahaha...too funny! Yup it was John Sebastian. Wonder what he's doing nowadays?

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at February 19, 2017 08:39 AM (5VlCp)

185 NASA TV showing the history of LC-39A.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 08:39 AM (sdi6R)

186 176 Sounds like it's related to the ones we call "black widows".

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 08:34 AM (sdi6R)

It is, and yes, we have them here in SC now too.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:40 AM (mpXpK)

187
176 rickl

Hi, yes those spiders are cousins - I remember looking it up when Mrs Obama wore that horrible dress

Did she wear it for Halloween?

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:41 AM (hmgEc)

188 Yes, he hasn't mobilised his army of agitators for nothing

However which of your Dem pollies really want this future trouble and unrest?

Especially in the light of that poll I saw today which has a 70% of Dem voters wanting to work with the Republicans?

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:38 AM (hmgEc)

Well that's their problem. Behind the scenes his ego wanting to run things clashing with those wanting to move in other directions. I hope the egomaniac keeps it up and eventually someone tells him to back off or it splits the party

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 19, 2017 08:41 AM (auHtY)

189 Not to be pushy, but do I understand correctly that they did a Whipple procedure, Vic? That's an incredibly complicated piece of surgery...eight to ten hours on the table.

Posted by: creeper...Home on her hill at February 19, 2017 08:42 AM (/DNWp)

190 Welcome back Vic! Wow, a whipple. My brother had major surgery up here at the Cleveland Clinic several years ago (just about cut him in half to get at an adrenal gland problem). The guy in the bed next to him was in awful shape and had just had a whipple. My mom, who is a nurse, said that was a horrible procedure and that as bad as my brother's operation looked, the whipple was worse. Will keep you in my prayers.

Posted by: Obamaisacommunist at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (FSETn)

191 "It is hand-operated piston brad nailer."

Very nice.

I have heard of them before.
But have never actually seen or used one.

I saw the gas cartridge nailers, but seeing as there is only a limited amount of that type work that I do, and as I am already invested in the Ryobi battery tool system, it was a pretty easy jump into the brad nailer.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (J+eG2)

192 187

Hi, yes those spiders are cousins - I remember looking it up when Mrs Obama wore that horrible dress

Did she wear it for Halloween?
Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:41 AM (hmgEc)

No, that was on Election Night, after Obama was declared the winner. Which makes it even worse.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (sdi6R)

193 189
Not to be pushy, but do I understand correctly that they did a Whipple
procedure, Vic? That's an incredibly complicated piece of
surgery...eight to ten hours on the table.

Posted by: creeper...Home on her hill at February 19, 2017 08:42 AM (/DNWp)

Yes, they did a Whipple Procedure. That is why I had to go down to MUSC. Nobody else around here does those.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (mpXpK)

194 Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly has signed sweeping new guidelines that empower federal authorities to more aggressively detain and deport illegal immigrants inside the United States and at the border.

In a pair of memos, Kelly offered more detail on plans for the agency to hire thousands of additional enforcement agents, expand the pool of immigrants who are prioritized for removal, speed up deportation hearings and enlist local law enforcement to help make arrests.

The Trumpinator cannot be stopped

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (auHtY)

195 Happy to have you back, Vic!!

Posted by: Weasel at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (Sfs6o)

196
Vic - in case you missed it - there was a nationwide poll by one of the major polling outfits. Republicans outnumbered democrats. So adjust your polling adjustments accordingly, if so inclined.

I'm probably going to stick with my old adjustments. Dems plus three. Forty percent independent. Ten percent knuckleheads.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (ZFUt7)

197 Wow! Great day! Vic is back, the Florida rally yesterday attracted thousands, it's going to be in the 50s here AND no Hillary in the Oval Office. My cup runneth over!

We really missed you Vic! I am so glad you are back and that your sweet wife kept us informed. Please tell her thank you!

Posted by: Chilling the most at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (C2ylJ)

198 >>>What next, John Bolton as mayor of Chicago?

What a great idea.

Posted by: m at February 19, 2017 08:44 AM (3jGss)

199 Vic!!!!!!

Posted by: Mike Hammer at February 19, 2017 08:44 AM (NBHj5)

200
177 E Depluribus Unum

The Democratic Party wouldn't reallyelect Ellison as boss would they???

Yikes

How to lose lots of legal votes....

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:44 AM (hmgEc)

201 McCain, who I believe had the New York Times #FakeNews him in the final weeks of his campaign, is defending the msm.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:26 AM (ZFUt7)

You mean the same McCain that the MSM gave a pass for his involvement in the Keating Five Fraud scandal, which must have been a first for ANY Republican caught in such a fiasco! Any democrat would get such treatment as a matter of course, but for a Republican to get it...

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:44 AM (UDXti)

202 "Hahaha...too funny! Yup it was John Sebastian. Wonder what he's doing nowadays?"

Looks like he will be in Baltimore on September 9th for a concert.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:45 AM (J+eG2)

203 197 We really missed you Vic! I am so glad you are back and that your sweet wife kept us informed. Please tell her thank you!

Posted by: Chilling the most at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (C2ylJ)

We are making her an "Ette".

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:46 AM (mpXpK)

204 McCain Defends Free Press: 'That's How Dictators Get Started'

Someone needs to explain to the senile fool the difference between and free AND impartial press and the lefty propagandists we currently have pretending to be journalists.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at February 19, 2017 08:46 AM (auHtY)

205 You, Mr. Vic, are one tough hombre. I stand in awe.

Posted by: creeper...Home on her hill at February 19, 2017 08:46 AM (/DNWp)

206 "The Democratic Party wouldn't reallyelect Ellison as boss would they???"

If MY prayers are answered....yes.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:46 AM (J+eG2)

207 Falcon 9 into fueling operations.

For those who missed it yesterday morning, this is SpaceX's first launch from historic Launch Complex 39A, and the first flight of any kind from that pad since the Shuttle was retired in 2011.

I don't know about anyone else, but I'm thrilled to see the pad come back to life again. I remember watching the first launch from there, Apollo 4, back in 1967.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 08:47 AM (sdi6R)

208

Obama linked activists have a 'training manual' for protesting Trump.

Does OfA have a 'charitable' status? Becuz they shouldn't, in short order.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at February 19, 2017 08:47 AM (oVJmc)

209 VIA @140: Off to Home Depot immediately after Chris Wallace. If I buy a cordless drill with the nailer, the battery is free. Now my backyard projects can use nails to align and screws to hold fast. Just like a grownup!

Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 08:47 AM (UfqKz)

210 209
VIA @140: Off to Home Depot immediately after Chris Wallace. If I buy a
cordless drill with the nailer, the battery is free. Now my backyard
projects can use nails to align and screws to hold fast. Just like a
grownup!

Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 08:47 AM (UfqKz)

I went to wood screws for such stuff long ago.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:48 AM (mpXpK)

211
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (J+eG2)
When I bought the PasLodes, they seemed to be the only non-tethered thing available, and I was in the same boat getting into one custom battery system. I've used the heck out of both of my nailers and just wish I had bought them years earlier.

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:49 AM (UDXti)

212 209 VIA @140: Off to Home Depot immediately after Chris Wallace. If I buy a cordless drill with the nailer, the battery is free. Now my backyard projects can use nails to align and screws to hold fast. Just like a grownup!
Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 08:47 AM (UfqKz)

Have you checked with Shelvey? I think he recommends the IKEA drill.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 08:49 AM (sdi6R)

213 Now my backyard projects can use nails to align and screws to hold fast. Just like a grownup!
Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck

If you would have gotten the nailer sooner, you could have helped with Vic's operation. Cut the whole thing down to about 2 hours

Posted by: Bruce at February 19, 2017 08:49 AM (8ikIW)

214 Speaking of piston-driven nailers, Kate Upton is back on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Posted by: goatexchange at February 19, 2017 08:49 AM (YFnq5)

215 212 Have you checked with Shelvey? I think he recommends the IKEA drill.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 08:49 AM (sdi6R)

I recommend the DeWalt.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:50 AM (mpXpK)

216 "Off to Home Depot immediately after Chris Wallace. If I buy a cordless drill with the nailer, the battery is free"

I probably have about 11 of their tools in the Ryobi 18 volt line.

And for the price, they all work very well.

Now, take someone along with a military ID card, and get an additional 10% off.

They don't advertise it except for on holidays, but Home Depot (And Lowes) do military discount every day.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:50 AM (J+eG2)

217 I went to wood screws for such stuff long ago.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 08:48 AM (mpXpK)

I've found these and they are now my go to screw http://tinyurl.com/ht3l33b
I still tend to drill starter holes if I am near the end of a board to minimize splitting, but these are pretty much selt-tapping, not cheap bu they save enough work to be worth it.

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:52 AM (UDXti)

218 nood book.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at February 19, 2017 08:52 AM (cWxpc)

219 Guys I have worked with would have sent Shelvey out for a electric brad nailer and said make sure it has reverse to pull them out.

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2017 08:53 AM (HDU3V)

220 "Have you checked with Shelvey? I think he recommends the IKEA drill."

Just picturing the Boss with a power tool......

Ewok fur and rotating machinery are two things which should not play in the same room.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 08:53 AM (J+eG2)

221 How to lose lots of legal votes....
Posted by: aussie�

I think Ellison, with his Muslim background, has some ideas on how to increase democrat voter registration through some sort of tax. Jizya, I believe is the term.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:53 AM (ZFUt7)

222 If anyone's interested, last night's NASCAR clash at Daytona (non points exhibition event for last year's pole winners plus a few who qualified through other criteria) was rained out and is now scheduled to run at 11:30 Eastern (weather permitting) this morning.

Posted by: Methos at February 19, 2017 08:55 AM (3Liv/)

223 "There will not be sprinkles."

Au contraire!

Flaming shit and broken glass sprinkles are a festive addition to many a punishment here in perdition.

Posted by: Satan at February 19, 2017 08:55 AM (9q7Dl)

224 Fox News Sunday on soon with Rush Limbaugh.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:55 AM (ZFUt7)

225 TheQuietMan at February 19, 2017 08:43 AM (auHtY)

The new Maricopa County AZ Sheriff announced he won't be assisting ICE with "courtesy holds" beyond whatever state law requires. Was kind of smug about it.

Soros money help him defeat Joe Arpaio.

In other AZ news the mayor of Tucson had his car taken from him at gunpoint. Don't know any other details yet.

Posted by: Love Gun at February 19, 2017 08:56 AM (no0Da)

226 To paraphrase Francois Rabelais, the blind sheik died because another devil was needed in hell.

Posted by: JAS at February 19, 2017 08:57 AM (Rx8Bs)

227 Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 08:53 AM (ZFUt7)

Frankly, I hope Keith Ellislam gets to chair the DNC because I think it will wake up a few people. If it doesn't, then I know for sure this country is toast!

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:57 AM (UDXti)

228 They've started LOX loading. Less than 40 minutes to launch. There is some concern about the weather, but the system is expected to be out of the area at launch time.

Once again, it's an instantaneous launch window, so any hold means a scrub for today.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 08:57 AM (sdi6R)

229 Book Nood

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2017 08:57 AM (HDU3V)

230 McCain, who I believe had the New York Times #FakeNews him in the final weeks of his campaign, is defending the msm.

I guess that affair with a lobbyist was true, then, John?

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at February 19, 2017 08:57 AM (oVJmc)

231 "RIH Jane Roe"

Jane Roe, real name Norma McCorvey, became pro life more than 20 years ago and later converted to Catholicism. Yes, she had a problematic life in many ways but AFAIK she deeply regretted her role in Roe and did what she could to atone for it. She also never had an abortion herself; the child that she was pregnant with when the Roe case started was given up for adoption.

Posted by: Secret Square at February 19, 2017 08:57 AM (9WuX0)

232 I once sang backup and played CBG on a song about redback spiders. We all faked atrocious 'Strine accents.

Here's the Slim Newron original: https://youtu.be/TjDAiq2-xeU?t=16s

Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 08:57 AM (UfqKz)

233
Bedtime here and thanks for the chat everyone!

Lovely to see you Vic, and best wishes for your recovery

I know there's a new book thread but one little link...

http://tinyurl.com/z2dezqs

Tim Blair, master of headlines having a dig at Sarah Silverman

Nightynight all, and have a wonderful yesterday!

Posted by: aussie at February 19, 2017 08:58 AM (hmgEc)

234 Limbaugh on Wallace, maybe I should have put the OTA antenna back up after I took it down three years ago?

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:58 AM (UDXti)

235 I keep hoping with fingers crossed Ellison gets the position. I have said for a while the more D's make a stink about anti Muzzies the better his chances, they can't pass up a victim.

Posted by: Skip at February 19, 2017 08:59 AM (HDU3V)

236 They're replaying Gwynne Shotwell's remarks from Friday.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 09:00 AM (sdi6R)

237 Got a morning sleep in, opened the tablet to search the blog for updates, and I find Himself as the first post! Then I read on and hear about the successful surgery....the very definition of #winning

Welcome back, Vic.

/back to mostly lurking now with a smile

Posted by: Red Dish on the table, errr tablet at February 19, 2017 09:01 AM (5eXg1)

238 Yesterday's launch attempt was scrubbed due to concerns about the second stage's engine control (TVC). During the night, Falcon 9 was lowered to horizontal at the pad to work on it, then raised back to vertical.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 09:03 AM (sdi6R)

239 Oh, my. Total hottie on NASA TV right now.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 09:04 AM (sdi6R)

240 "During the night, Falcon 9 was lowered to horizontal at the pad to work on it, then raised back to vertical."

Stand by for take off.

Please place your tray table, flight attendant and rocket in the upright position.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at February 19, 2017 09:06 AM (J+eG2)

241 Limbaugh on Wallace, maybe I should have put the OTA antenna back up after I took it down three years ago?Posted by: Hrothgar

Depending on your distance from towers, some of these tiny little indoor antenna actually work. But they require exact placement.

TV antenna helper, a free app for cellphones, is a great tool for determining direction of antennas, distance to towers, etc.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at February 19, 2017 09:07 AM (ZFUt7)

242
That's it for today folks. I would also like to take this time to thank all the Morons for the good wishes and prayers. And special thanks to Blaster for arranging a tour for my wife. This is one of the things that makes AOS so great, the Morons are one of a kind blog people.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 05:59 AM (mpXpK)

Good To Have you Back !

Posted by: EVLINC! at February 19, 2017 09:09 AM (y3aQB)

243 Vic so glad to have you back and knowing everything went great. Yes, we really really really missed you.

Posted by: small town girl did the triple lindy at February 19, 2017 09:11 AM (pJaW6)

244 Hrothgar @217: Do them screws truly countersink themselves without unsightly scarring of the wood?

Posted by: Little Mrs Spellcheck at February 19, 2017 09:14 AM (UfqKz)

245 The SpaceX webcasts have started.

Hosted:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giNhaEzv_PI

Technical:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPVRRtNxw5Q

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 09:18 AM (sdi6R)

246 217 I've found these and they are now my go to screw http://tinyurl.com/ht3l33b

I still tend to drill starter holes if I am near the end of a board
to minimize splitting, but these are pretty much selt-tapping, not cheap
bu they save enough work to be worth it.

Posted by: Hrothgar at February 19, 2017 08:52 AM (UDXti)

Looks like the ones I use.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 09:22 AM (mpXpK)

247 New link for technical webcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUDLxFUMC9c

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 09:23 AM (sdi6R)

248 welcome back Vic, glad you are over that hump, good to go for another 20 hopefully.

"Commie Pope: muzzie terrorism does not exist, but AGW does."

Many devout but sensible Catholics don't like this activist pope. (but the rest of the hemisphere south of us are more blindly trusting)

Wikileaks and others suggest it was another regime change orchestrated by Soros/Clinton et al. "Catholic Spring" would turn the church into another left-wing activist group, if these subversives have their way. (they invade and co-opt other movements like environmentalists, or their attempts to do their own tea party)

this is about the "Vatican Coup"
https://gloria.tv/article/DbyFpcQKRK7i4jp3sei1peUS8

Posted by: illiniwek at February 19, 2017 09:35 AM (RWmbm)

249 rickl

Thanks for that link. Caught the launch in time.

USA! USA!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at February 19, 2017 09:39 AM (u82oZ)

250 Vic, have you been told to keep a big pillow nearby at all times? One thing your stomach muscles cannot do right now is brace for a sneeze or cough. You need to brace your incision with a pillow.

Posted by: Wenda (sic) at February 19, 2017 09:45 AM (Kr0FZ)

251 NASA TV going into launch replays now.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 09:52 AM (sdi6R)

252 I put up on of those digital antennas, even tried it in the attic (but have an aluminum shingle roof still perfect after 65 years) ... and it got little. But I got one of those $25 outdoor antennas with amplification and now get about 17 stations just fine.

this is just one with a pic ... $27, motorized and amplified.

http://tinyurl.com/h9qrfg9

Posted by: illiniwek at February 19, 2017 09:55 AM (RWmbm)

253 250
Vic, have you been told to keep a big pillow nearby at all times? One
thing your stomach muscles cannot do right now is brace for a sneeze or
cough. You need to brace your incision with a pillow.

Posted by: Wenda (sic) at February 19, 2017 09:45 AM (Kr0FZ)

They have not told me that. But I have some spry in "throat stuff" that helps me minimize coughs.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 09:55 AM (mpXpK)

254 Landing replay!

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 10:00 AM (sdi6R)

255 Duh. The "landing replay" consisted of a shot of the first stage sitting on the ground.

A low cloud deck interfered with the visuals today.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 10:02 AM (sdi6R)

256 Senator McCain, when you ran for president you endorsed strong border enforcement and building a wall on the Mexico border.

What have you done in the past eight years to fulfill those promises?

Posted by: A "Free" Press at February 19, 2017 10:14 AM (97XyN)

257 Well! That was fun! I had all three webcasts playing in different windows, which caused numerous pauses in the video, to the point where I was probably about two minutes behind at liftoff. That's why I quit giving updates and just sat back and watched it.

The rocket disappeared into low clouds almost immediately after liftoff. SpaceX also seemed to have technical problems with the rocketcam video at first, because they kept cutting to a computer graphic. It would have been nice to see ground-based video of the returning rocket, but the low clouds precluded that.

Normally I prefer watching the SpaceX technical webcast, but I think NASA TV had the best coverage today.

Anyway, it looked like a flawless launch, and Dragon is on its way to deliver cargo to the ISS. Oh, and Stage 1 landed back at the Cape. Ho hum.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 10:23 AM (sdi6R)

258 I love the new strongback. The old one at LC-40 reclined several degrees a few minutes before launch. The new one reclines 1.5 degrees in the last minutes of the countdown, then falls quickly away at liftoff.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 10:25 AM (sdi6R)

259 The latest in dumb rulings by a clue-less black robe. And this one is on Trump's list.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the law does not
trespass on patients' Second Amendment rights to own guns and noted a
patient who doesn't want to be questioned about that can easily find
another doctor.

So a doctor can "make" you answer questions about your guns. And if you don't like it it is "easy" to find a new doctor. You can cross this judge off my list of acceptable SCOTUS nominees.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 10:25 AM (mpXpK)

260 245 The SpaceX webcasts have started.

Hosted:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giNhaEzv_PI

---

@ 36:05 an object that I cannot identify is flying past the stage 1 booster

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at February 19, 2017 10:31 AM (PqqkK)

261 260
@ 36:05 an object that I cannot identify is flying past the stage 1 booster
Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at February 19, 2017 10:31 AM (PqqkK)

I saw two objects, and they looked like pieces of ice coming from the engine area or the lower part of the booster. The second one in particular looked like it was coming up past the booster.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 10:38 AM (sdi6R)

262 FNC has once again turned to complete establishment shit. *click*

Posted by: Under Fire at February 19, 2017 10:40 AM (X+rUO)

263 We are very close to most of the TV antennas in our area, unfortunately, they are in a ~250-degree arc around us.

A small omnidirectional antenna from WalMart does a pretty good job, but only a few transmitters are more than 10 miles away...

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at February 19, 2017 10:47 AM (oVJmc)

264 Welcome back Vic. These past couple weeks without VNN have been hard. I don't usually get up early enough to comment on this thread but it is always the first thing I look for after I get my cup of coffee.

I pray you're on the mend with no more complications.

Posted by: Bill R. at February 19, 2017 10:47 AM (jKUeC)

265 Sorry, meant 'transmitters' not 'antennas...'

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at February 19, 2017 10:48 AM (oVJmc)

266 So a doctor can "make" you answer questions about your guns. And if you don't like it it is "easy" to find a new doctor. You can cross this judge off my list of acceptable SCOTUS nominees.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 10:25 AM (mpXpK)

A doctor can't "make" you answer the question. I believe the legal opinion was one regarding whether the doctor can "ask" you the question. There had been regulations put in place prohibiting physicians from asking the question and as a former health care professional, I believe those regulations should be thrown out.

I should be able to ask the patient anything I feel is pertinent and the government shouldn't be able to tell me I can't.

The patient should be able to decline to answer and that should be fine also.

It is up to the doctor to be forthcoming in why he is asking any questions and how it pertains to your or your childrens health. IF a physician is asking because they believe no one should have guns, then that doc will find themselves without patients eventually. I also believe that if docs are going to report people for having guns, they should lose their license under ethics violations.

I see this as a first amendment problem. The gov. needs to stay out of private conversations between physicians' and patients.

Posted by: Jen at February 19, 2017 10:51 AM (cWhln)

267 And Vic, so happy to hear you are on the mend after your surgery.

People with courage to go through what you have gone through are not everywhere. You are an asset to this blog and I'm sure to those who love you.

Posted by: Jen at February 19, 2017 10:54 AM (cWhln)

268 Thanks

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 11:00 AM (mpXpK)

269 266
I see this as a first amendment problem. The gov. needs to stay out of private conversations between physicians' and patients.
Posted by: Jen at February 19, 2017 10:51 AM (cWhln)

This is another reason why government should not be in charge of health care.

It's already a crime to lie to a law enforcement officer. Once doctors become government employees, it will eventually become a crime to lie to a doctor.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 11:02 AM (sdi6R)

270 Just sent a BOD to Chris Wallace. Put a bow on it.

Posted by: Under Fire at February 19, 2017 11:09 AM (X+rUO)

271 Has anyone else noticed that in website thumbnails, it's getting harder and harder to tell the difference between Bruno Mars and Milo Yiannopoulos?

Posted by: Marty at February 19, 2017 11:12 AM (B1udd)

272 So far none of my doctors have ever asked me about "guns". I think they know that question would not go over well here.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at February 19, 2017 11:19 AM (mpXpK)

273 NASA press conference is live:

https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/index.html#public

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 11:27 AM (sdi6R)

274 Jessica Jensen is the Dragon mission manager. I remember her hosting the early webcasts. Sounds like she's been promoted.

Posted by: rickl at February 19, 2017 11:30 AM (sdi6R)

275 "We're very lucky Trump is in charge and not McCain."

Posted by: Dnar Luap at February 19, 2017 12:00 PM (X+rUO)

276 Has anyone else noticed that in website thumbnails, it's getting harder
and harder to tell the difference between Bruno Mars and Milo
Yiannopoulos?
=====

Milo has an operating brain.

Posted by: mustbequantum at February 19, 2017 12:17 PM (MIKMs)

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