EMT 04/22/17

You really shouldn't be up this early. It's a Saturday. Shoot your clock and get some sleep.

Posted by: krakatoa at 06:00 AM

Comments

1 Good Morning Morons. On this day in 2000 in a pre-dawn raid, federal agents seized six-year-old Elián González from his relatives' home in Miami. And who could forget this wonderful testimony to Bill Clinton and the harpy AG Janet Reno? Imagine if it had been a Republican.

http://tinyurl.com/lvq4mk3

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 05:53 AM (mpXpK)

2 Good morning horde

Posted by: Skip at April 22, 2017 05:53 AM (Ot7+c)

3 The little fat man from Nork is running out of gas.

http://tinyurl.com/kxmpo3y

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 05:53 AM (mpXpK)

4 Trump says the upcoming tax cut package will be the biggest ever.

http://tinyurl.com/lck9j3b

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 05:53 AM (mpXpK)

5 The former gov of HI wants Trump to kill the massive pork barrel rail project that was begun years ago by Democrats.

http://tinyurl.com/kxq7cyt

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 05:53 AM (mpXpK)

6 Trump and Sessions warn 9 more jurisdictions they are in danger of losing federal funding over their sanctuary city policies.

http://tinyurl.com/jvtjpw4

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 05:54 AM (mpXpK)

7 Its Earth day I take it, should go out and burn a offering to Gaia in my burn barrel.

Posted by: Skip at April 22, 2017 05:54 AM (Ot7+c)

8 Paid Democrat thugs disrupt an opening prayer at a Republican Townhall in MI. Its time Republicans started having the cops haul these assholes out and thrown in the clink.

http://tinyurl.com/kzkhcw8

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 05:54 AM (mpXpK)

9 Idiot tried to sue McKonehead over his refusal to bring the Democrats late term nomination of a far left idealog to the Supreme Court. Instead the courts threw the case out for lack of standing.

http://tinyurl.com/lncp3rg

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 05:54 AM (mpXpK)

10 Ramirez

http://tinyurl.com/h66oy9k

That's it for today. Not much out there this morning.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 05:55 AM (mpXpK)

11 7 Its Earth day I take it, should go out and burn a offering to Gaia in my burn barrel.
Posted by: Skip at April 22, 2017 05:54 AM (Ot7+c)
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Tire fire.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 22, 2017 05:57 AM (PhYV5)

12 Remember 'Janet Reno's Dance Party' on SNL? I was a riot!

Posted by: Zombie Janet Reno at April 22, 2017 05:59 AM (bc2Lc)

13 Up early indeed. I've been up since 4. The dog was restless and demanding. She has been fed and let outside. At this moment snoring loudly with her head on my pillow...

Posted by: Molly k. at April 22, 2017 06:02 AM (9H4KE)

14 I'm still up from last night. It's 02:10 here in Alaska.

Posted by: Lisl at April 22, 2017 06:02 AM (OAB5z)

15 But I have to work early today. At least I can earn some money. Every little bit helps.

Posted by: Aunt Luna at April 22, 2017 06:03 AM (Zd2ZF)

16 I started to go in and hit the rocking chair this morning but I poured up a tumbler full and started to sit down, then decided I really didn't want it and put it all away.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 06:07 AM (mpXpK)

17 2 cups of coffee and a donut gone, need to find something real to eat.

Posted by: Skip at April 22, 2017 06:09 AM (Ot7+c)

18 16 I started to go in and hit the rocking chair this morning but I poured up a tumbler full and started to sit down, then decided I really didn't want it and put it all away.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 06:07 AM (mpXpK)

..............

Maybe try again once the sun comes up?!

Posted by: Molly k. at April 22, 2017 06:10 AM (9H4KE)

19 Maybe try again once the sun comes up?!

Posted by: Molly k. at April 22, 2017 06:10 AM (9H4KE)

The sun is getting ready to come up here in a few minutes already so don't think so.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 06:15 AM (mpXpK)

20 I have to get up at 0 dark thirty during the week, see no point in changing my schedule on the weekend

Posted by: Skip at April 22, 2017 06:19 AM (Ot7+c)

21 mornin'

Posted by: wing at April 22, 2017 06:20 AM (H6lzU)

22 I hope everyone is up early getting ready for the Scientists March on Washington. Get you white lab coat and get ready for the science guy to give a rousing speech on how Trump is going to destroy the world. (not just the US.) Water World here we come! I wonder if big Al Gore is going to be there....

Posted by: Colin at April 22, 2017 06:20 AM (iUWMF)

23 Normal wake up is 4am, had bottle of Ruffino last night

Posted by: Vince913 at April 22, 2017 06:24 AM (oqJA5)

24 Heard one of the guys from Powerlineblog on Laura Ingram's show Tuesday who had a real climate scientist on. He was saying its all just a Leftist showboat

Posted by: Skip at April 22, 2017 06:25 AM (Ot7+c)

25 g'mornin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at April 22, 2017 06:27 AM (KCxzN)

26 I went to the movies yesterday and there was a preview for the next Al Gore "documentary", just in time for Erf Day. This time the environment ogre is Trump, who will single-handedly destroy the planet. Much was made of the "global" Kyoto Treaty without mentioning some of the major polluters who were exempt or the signatories who failed to meet their goals.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 22, 2017 06:28 AM (PhYV5)

27 I see Fox news this am has a story about how NK is short on gasoline. Gas stations are rationing gas, and only official cars and foreign diplomats can buy it. Most cars are driven by government officials anyway, and I'm sure Kim Jong un has plenty of gasoline. Watching the newest videos on YouTube you can see traffic is much heavier than it use to be, with little green taxis everywhere. Of course the average Korean still rides a bike or rides the bus.
Some are wondering if China is tightening the supply, as that's where NK gets it gas from.

Posted by: Colin at April 22, 2017 06:30 AM (iUWMF)

28 I hope everyone is up early getting ready for the Scientists March on Washington. Get you white lab coat and get ready for the science guy to give a rousing speech on how Trump is going to destroy the world. (not just the US.) Water World here we come! I wonder if big Al Gore is going to be there....
Posted by: Colin at April 22, 2017 06:20 AM (iUWMF)

Are they leaving their pussy hats and trash can lid shields at home so they can look more legit?

Posted by: Aunt Luna at April 22, 2017 06:32 AM (Zd2ZF)

29 Morning all.

I'm up already because I'm still at work. Another hour or so then I'm out.

Posted by: Country Boy - Michigan exile at April 22, 2017 06:37 AM (D2vc1)

30 "Earth Day: Is that the day we are supposed to set our clocks back 200 years and sit in the dark for an hour? "

(Think I found this little nugget here at the Hq.)

Posted by: IrishEi at April 22, 2017 06:38 AM (HiDrR)

31 I had to get up early so that I would have extra time to worry about the solar storm heading our way! At least it won't impact the Lottery drawing tonight. I'm kind of counting on winning that before the end comes.

Posted by: goon at April 22, 2017 06:38 AM (EaQ6/)

32 That's good to know, goon. How quickly can you convert your winnings to ammo and Mad Max accoutrement?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 22, 2017 06:45 AM (PhYV5)

33 You really shouldn't be up this early.
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Haven't gone to ed yet.

Posted by: JC at April 22, 2017 06:51 AM (3GSgE)

34 YES!!! Motorhead video!!!
This is a sign.

Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at April 22, 2017 06:51 AM (RrhD2)

35 BSG, have you been bangin' all night long?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 22, 2017 06:53 AM (PhYV5)

36 I wouldn't be awake but I drank too much beer and didn't empty the tank before I went to bed last night. Sad!

Posted by: Nigel West Dickens at April 22, 2017 06:53 AM (FqgrG)

37 Holy crap!...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PMDst4cwYII

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 06:54 AM (7dpmG)

38 Liberals as an elective force have been decimated at every level of
government, from state, local, to federal. The ONLY area the dems have
any elective influence is in the senate, simply because elections only
happen every 6 years and they have not caught up yet. They will in 2018,
when the dems need to defend 26 seats compared to the GOP's 8.
The
dem party is imploding. But they still have power in the Washington
Beltway. On one hand, it's frustrating and even terrifying that these
people can so easily usurped elected power and implement their agenda.
On the other hand...
We are passing the rubicon. I believe that
these insane actions - from Russian hysteria to supporting leftists brownshirts (antifa) and everything in between - represent the last dying
roar of cultural marxism.
They are lashing out like cornered
animals. Trump is an existential threat to the establishment's permanent
source of power in the deep state.

Posted by: JC at April 22, 2017 06:55 AM (3GSgE)

39 No, woke up and forgot I left it on this channel. But coffee and Motorhead go together!

Posted by: Banana Splits Guy at April 22, 2017 06:56 AM (RrhD2)

40 You think you're up too early?

I'm up three hours earlier!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 22, 2017 07:01 AM (EZebt)

41 Good morning!

Let's smile and be happy and strike fear in the heart of killjoy leftists everywhere.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 22, 2017 07:04 AM (u82oZ)

42 38
Liberals as an elective force have been decimated at every level of

government, from state, local, to federal.

Indeed, but I fear we have greatly underestimated the intransigent nature and power of the GOPe to undermine, stall and thwart any and all efforts to get the country back on track. AND I have seen no evidence that Trump recognizes what he is up against...

Posted by: Are we there yet? at April 22, 2017 07:04 AM (7GtJm)

43 Vic, thank you for the links. Much appreciated.

The Ramirez drawing should be taken to heart by Leftists. But will not.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 22, 2017 07:05 AM (u82oZ)

44
I can't get enough Chelsea Clinton. If she is the 'new face' of the Democrat party then lets hear even more from her.

Breastfeeding and menstruation and the stigma associated with both is a certain winner with the electorate. Thank God she Is standing up and letting her voice be heard. I mean, not a day goes by that I don't worry about those issues.

Taxes, budgets, national defense, free speech, the composition of the Supreme Court all pale in comparison.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 07:06 AM (HTdUD)

45 AND I have seen no evidence that Trump recognizes what he is up against...

Posted by: Are we there yet? at April 22, 2017 07:04 AM (7GtJm)

I think he now recognizes that, but its a much greater force than he probably expected. Probably most presidents have a learning curve. I have read somewhere that it takes awhile for any new president to "learn the ropes" and which ones to pull on.

Posted by: Colin at April 22, 2017 07:08 AM (iUWMF)

46 Earth Day. Or what I like to call it: Human Achievement Day.

Enjoy the A/C. Mow the lawn using the self-propelled mower. Use all the appliances as needed.

Posted by: JAS at April 22, 2017 07:09 AM (EX4Wr)

47 7 Its Earth day I take it, should go out and burn a offering to Gaia in my burn barrel.
Posted by: Skip at April 22, 2017 05:54 AM (Ot7+c)

I plan to turn the AC down to "Arctic Circle" and open all the windows.
I **heart** my carbon footprint.

Posted by: antisocialist at April 22, 2017 07:10 AM (W2wn0)

48 Breastfeeding and menstruation and the stigma associated with both is a certain winner with the electorate.

We should end all stigmas! I want to run around naked like Eve and Adam before the Fall, and defecate in the streets! AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRGGHHH!!!

Posted by: Trigglypuff at April 22, 2017 07:12 AM (vRcUp)

49 axes, budgets, national defense, free speech, the composition of the Supreme Court all pale in comparison.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 07:06 AM (HTdUD)

Reading where Chelsea, Maxine and Liz are the new voices of the DNC? Chelsea is 37 now, ready, rested, tanned and able be the voice of the new generation.

Posted by: Colin at April 22, 2017 07:12 AM (iUWMF)

50 I'm woke. Old man bladder wokei me.

Posted by: Kevin C at April 22, 2017 07:12 AM (9khZC)

51 Yes, I should be up this early. I'm making a video game with my youngest daughter. It's the best I've felt since I got laid off.

Posted by: Viridian at April 22, 2017 07:15 AM (mVnZo)

52 G'mornin' Horde !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez, they are gaslighting us 24/7 at April 22, 2017 07:15 AM (KGH7Z)

53 6 Trump and Sessions warn 9 more jurisdictions they are in danger of losing federal funding over their sanctuary city policies.

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I'm a little bummed out San Francisco did not make it onto the list. We have always been in the avant garde when it comes to illegal immigration.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 22, 2017 07:19 AM (EZebt)

54 Breastfeeding and menstruation and the stigma associated with both is a certain winner with the electorate.
_______________

If only Hillary had made "No More Tampon Shaming!" her campaign theme, she would have won in a landslide.

Is there any issue voters care more about?

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at April 22, 2017 07:19 AM (riF5p)

55 Bruce Jender bashed Trump.

Xer is beautiful again!

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at April 22, 2017 07:19 AM (oAY8z)

56 Reading where Chelsea, Maxine and Liz are the new voices of the DNC? Chelsea is 37 now, ready, rested, tanned and able be the voice of the new generation.
Posted by: Colin

What's the average age of Maxine, Liz, and Bernie? Something like 75 or so?

Yes, we have to face reality. It's time for Chelsea Clinton to shine. No more hiding in the wings. She needs to step up to the plate and begin assuming power as the new head and spokesperson for the Democrats.

A nation turns its eyes to you, Chelsea.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 07:19 AM (HTdUD)

57
22 I wonder if big Al Gore is going to be there....
Posted by: Colin at April 22, 2017 06:20 AM (iUWMF)

He's on tap to be towed along the parade route like onebof the balloons in the Macys Thanksgiving Parade. I hope they have enough handlers to keep his bloviating behind from blowing away, what with the rain and all.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at April 22, 2017 07:20 AM (fOgSR)

58 Imagine there's no carbon,
It's easy if you try.
No rising seas to drown us.
No fire from the skies.

Imagine all the people
Living without HVAC.

You may say I'm a schemer
But I'm not the only one.
I hope some day you'll buy it
As the world falls for my con.

Posted by: Al Gore at April 22, 2017 07:21 AM (vRcUp)

59 If I was a politician and Bruce Jenner agreed with me on all the issues, I'd be very concerned about my sanity.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at April 22, 2017 07:21 AM (riF5p)

60 There is a crazy preacher reading from his own paperback on BET

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 07:21 AM (7dpmG)

61 53 I'm a little bummed out San Francisco did not make it onto the list. We have always been in the avant garde when it comes to illegal immigration.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 22, 2017 07:19 AM (EZebt)

SF was already on his list, these 9 were just added.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 07:23 AM (mpXpK)

62 I wouldn't normally be up this early. But the GOP rigged my morning to force me.

Posted by: Darth Chipmunk at April 22, 2017 07:23 AM (0/B0s)

63
Watching the newest videos on YouTube you can see traffic is much heavier than it use to be, with little green taxis everywhere.

They paved Paradise, put up a parking lot.

Posted by: Big Yellow Taxi Redux at April 22, 2017 07:25 AM (fOgSR)

64 Earth Day is all about us all living in a desert, because we deserve it, right? Well, nasty old civilized-country inventiveness keeps rearing it's ugly head to spoil the doom. Here, from Science, is some pretty slick (and at scale, cheap) tech.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/lk22pmj

Posted by: goon at April 22, 2017 07:25 AM (EaQ6/)

65 More disturbing news from here in St. Louis: two Laclede Gas employees were shot to death by a man with a criminal record, who later shot himself. The murderer was black and the victims where white. I don't know if race was the motivation. The only reason I bring it up is to point out that if the races were reversed, the Leftist media would rush to declare it a hate crime and try to link the killer to the alt-right (whatever that is).

Posted by: Aunt Luna at April 22, 2017 07:26 AM (Zd2ZF)

66
I personally have begun to take action based on Chelsea Clinton's ideas. If I see a woman breastfeeding in a mall, no longer will I politely avert my eyes. That does nothing but perpetuate the stigma.

No. I will wander over, and stay focused on the event, even offer verbal affirmation at close range. Strike up a conversation, perhaps even broach the other stigma of menstruation by inquiring about the womans cycle and whether she has sufficient absorption materials on hand.

Chelsea Clinton has inspired me. Please join with me.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 07:27 AM (HTdUD)

67 Bruce Jender bashed Trump.

Xer is beautiful again!

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah

That's odd. He was fixed. Most male animals become more docile when they are fixed. I think it would be a good idea for any prisoners to be released from gitmo to be fixed first, for exactly for that reason.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 07:29 AM (vRcUp)

68 Cnn is melting down.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 07:29 AM (7dpmG)

69
It's raining in DeeCee? March in the rain to listen to Buffalo Bill Guy the Science He Denies?

Eff that noise, I'm staying in the lab and playing Mobile Strike! with Ahnuld. I'm @babyharpsealsclub and I rule!

Posted by: Leggo Muh Rice Bowl at April 22, 2017 07:31 AM (fOgSR)

70 7 Its Earth day I take it, should go out and burn a offering to Gaia in my burn barrel.
Posted by: Skip at April 22, 2017 05:54 AM (Ot7+c)

I'm gonna turn the AC down to "Arctic Circle" and open all the windows.
I **heart** my carbon footprint.

Posted by: antisocialist at April 22, 2017 07:32 AM (W2wn0)

71 68 Cnn is melting down.
____________

How can you tell?

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at April 22, 2017 07:36 AM (riF5p)

72 SHUT UP, H8RZ!!!

Posted by: Howard Dean at April 22, 2017 07:37 AM (oVJmc)

73 *peers through window intently at unattended tumbler of brown

Posted by: Vic's Neighbor at April 22, 2017 07:37 AM (yxVpR)

74 65 I read about that online right after it happened and, so help me, my first thought was "uh oh, another 'aloha snackbar' dude?" But witnesses didn't hear him say anything and he offed himself so I guess his motive really WILL never be known.

Posted by: Secret Square at April 22, 2017 07:38 AM (9WuX0)

75 Isn't everyday earth day? We were all on earth yesterday and I'm pretty sure none of us will be on Mars tomorrow.

Posted by: Cosda at April 22, 2017 07:38 AM (+oVUa)

76 You really shouldn't be up this early. It's a Saturday. Shoot your clock and get some sleep.

Posted by: krakatoa at 06:00 AM

Done. Now what?

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 07:38 AM (RR9wF)

77 Shouldn't be up this early...I have been up since 4 AM...On Duty today keeping America's Teeth save from Commies, scumbags,and leftists

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 22, 2017 07:39 AM (YcGey)

78 Who is Tad Cummins? Not getting it

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 07:39 AM (7dpmG)

79 I am going to self identity as a Martian today so Earth Day is no meaning to me.

Posted by: Skip at April 22, 2017 07:40 AM (Ot7+c)

80 Liberals as an elective force have been decimated at every level of government, from state, local, to federal. The ONLY area the dems have any elective influence is in the senate, simply because elections only happen every 6 years and they have not caught up yet. They will in 2018, when the dems need to defend 26 seats compared to the GOP's 8. The dem party is imploding. But they still have power in the Washington Beltway. On one hand, it's frustrating and even terrifying that these people can so easily usurped elected power and implement their agenda. On the other hand...We are passing the rubicon. I believe that these insane actions - from Russian hysteria to supporting leftists brownshirts (antifa) and everything in between - represent the last dying roar of cultural marxism. They are lashing out like cornered animals. Trump is an existential threat to the establishment's permanent source of power in the deep state.Posted by: JC at April 22, 2017 06:55 AM (3GSgE)

"Sometimes the squeaky wheel doesn't get the grease. Sometimes it gets replaced." Independent Man. Conservatives are reclaiming the culture, and thank goodness. The high majority of post-millenials, "generation Z" are sick and tired of empty virtue signalling.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 22, 2017 07:40 AM (VdICR)

81 You really shouldn't be up this early. It's a Saturday. Shoot your clock and get some sleep.

Posted by: krakatoa at 06:00 AM

Done. Now what?
Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 07:38 AM (RR9wF)

Cough Cough....that's wasn't your alarm clock sweetie..cough dying here

Posted by: Ruth's iPhone at April 22, 2017 07:40 AM (YcGey)

82 I read about that online right after it happened and, so help me, my first thought was "uh oh, another 'aloha snackbar' dude?" But witnesses didn't hear him say anything and he offed himself so I guess his motive really WILL never be known.

Posted by: Secret Square

Sounds exactly like Vester Flanagan.

In any case, I think for jihad to work, you can't just kill yourself, you have to die while in the act of trying to kill the infidels.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 07:40 AM (vRcUp)

83 Okay, okay, okay....truth is, I liked the cock.

Posted by: Zombie Aaron Hernandez at April 22, 2017 07:40 AM (oVJmc)

84 Sigh

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 22, 2017 07:43 AM (YcGey)

85 I think Bruce Jenner's 15 minutes are up. He needs to go hang out with Aaron Hernandez and go away already.

No one will miss him. More coffee.

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 22, 2017 07:44 AM (5VlCp)

86 Okay, okay, okay....truth is, I liked the cock.

Posted by: Zombie Aaron Hernandez

So he was kind of like a proto Michael Sam? I'm sorry, this is just too funny. I denounce myself.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 07:44 AM (vRcUp)

87 If Hernandez was gay, you'd think prison would be like paradise for him.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 07:45 AM (vRcUp)

88 French presidential election begins tomorrow. According to the Telegraph, Marine Le Pen is ahead in Ponzy, a town in Burgundy that always votes for the winner in French presidential elections.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at April 22, 2017 07:46 AM (riF5p)

89 Earth Day...just another way to say, "burn in hell, Ira Einhorn."

Posted by: Lady in Black - Death to the Man Bun at April 22, 2017 07:47 AM (+FSld)

90 French presidential election begins tomorrow. According to the Telegraph, Marine Le Pen is ahead in Ponzy, a town in Burgundy that always votes for the winner in French presidential elections.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at April 22, 2017 07:46 AM (riF5p)

Ponzy?

LMAO

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 22, 2017 07:47 AM (YcGey)

91 I was behind a car this morning with a bumper sticker of the Cankled Clinton Crone that said 'June 7, 2016: History Made."

I'd like one just like it that says 'November 8, 2016: Is History."

Posted by: Zombie Aaron Hernandez at April 22, 2017 07:50 AM (oVJmc)

92 So he was kind of like a proto Michael Sam? I'm sorry, this is just too funny. I denounce myself.
_________________

Have you ever seen the photos of those two guys he shot dead in the car? They both look gay.

My guess is that the "spilled drink" story was total BS. Hernandez probably propositioned one of them and got turned down, or maybe they recognized him from some other homo-venue and said something that he didn't appreciate.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at April 22, 2017 07:50 AM (riF5p)

93 Up since 0500 with a 3 year old who, apparently, only needs 4 hours of sleep to fully recharge.

I now understand why little ones are so damn cute. You'd kill them otherwise.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 22, 2017 07:53 AM (tr2D7)

94 Maybe Alinsky was a secret conservative who knew that, years down the road, liberals would end up annoying the heck out of everybody if they followed his advice.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 07:53 AM (vRcUp)

95 Lol, march for science. What does that mean?

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 07:54 AM (7dpmG)

96 SF was already on his list, these 9 were just added.
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 07:23 AM (mpXpK)

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So many reasons to love San Francisco.

Thursday was a madhouse. We live a block away from Golden Gate Park, and it was bumper-to-bumper traffic with every driver high as a kite.

Yesterday the power went out at work at 9 am. I left at 12:30 and the lights never came back on.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 22, 2017 07:55 AM (EZebt)

97 I am going to self identity as a Martian today so Earth Day is no meaning to me.
Posted by: Skip

Don't you mean it triggers you? I mean, talk about your xenophobes- why so Earf-centric, lefties?

Posted by: t-bird at April 22, 2017 07:55 AM (7H/2n)

98 My guess is that the "spilled drink" story was total BS. Hernandez probably propositioned one of them and got turned down, or maybe they recognized him from some other homo-venue and said something that he didn't appreciate.
Posted by: TrivialPursuer at April 22, 2017 07:50 AM (riF5p)

????
Maybe spilled drink is a euphemism for not swallowing in that culture? Just saying

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 22, 2017 07:56 AM (YcGey)

99 Nevergiveup, you're the guy who tells people to spit.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 22, 2017 07:57 AM (PhYV5)

100
The Aaron Hernandez story makes a little more sense, including the suicide, with the gheyness factor.

Not as much sense as keeping his pecker in his pocket, playing football, and earning eight million dollars a year.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 07:58 AM (HTdUD)

101 Nevergiveup, you're the guy who tells people to spit.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 22, 2017 07:57 AM (PhYV5)

Maybe your dentist who is a nice guy. Me? I tell people to choke on it. LOL

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 22, 2017 07:59 AM (YcGey)

102 G'morning, all.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:00 AM (J+eG2)

103 Its Earth day I take it, should go out and burn a offering to Gaia in my burn barrel."

Well, I've already fired up the F 150. Next up, the diesel!

Whoo hoo!

Posted by: Anon a mouse... at April 22, 2017 08:00 AM (MINbv)

104 Invest in the sun and the wind, she really said that.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 08:01 AM (7dpmG)

105 Back from the weekly brother call.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 08:02 AM (mpXpK)

106 "Our oil", what does that mean?

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 08:04 AM (7dpmG)

107 Hopefully, today I get to come out of the closet.

Last coat of paint is on the walls. And should finish the top shelf today as well.

Mrs VIA can begin to restore her shoe collection, and the hanging of the garments of glamour this afternoon.

And that puts Finished to all the second floor closets.
Except for Little VIA's.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:05 AM (J+eG2)

108 28 I hope everyone is up early getting ready for the Scientists March on Washington. Get you white lab coat and get ready for the science guy to give a rousing speech on how Trump is going to destroy the world. (not just the US.) Water World here we come! I wonder if big Al Gore is going to be there....
Posted by: Colin at April 22, 2017 06:20 AM (iUWMF)

Are they leaving their pussy hats and trash can lid shields at home so they can look more legit?
Posted by: Aunt Luna at April 22, 2017 06:32 AM (Zd2ZF)

They'll all be wearing glasses and pocket protectors.

Posted by: rickl at April 22, 2017 08:07 AM (sdi6R)

109 If it's Earth Day, I guess I shouldn't disturb the grass on my lawn. Yeah, I'll go with that.

Posted by: rickl at April 22, 2017 08:09 AM (sdi6R)

110 And that puts Finished to all the second floor closets.

Argh, the thought of painting stresses me; not the actual painting, but the prep and the realization that no matter how much I prepped I'm not happy with my corners/trim/ceiling...,

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 08:10 AM (RR9wF)

111 >>>Invest in the sun and the wind, she really said that.
Posted by: Cosmic Charlie

Invest in the wind so your children can inherit it.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 08:10 AM (vRcUp)

112 Truly, too early. Napping later today!

Posted by: Locke Common at April 22, 2017 08:11 AM (uYg2X)

113 "If it's Earth Day, I guess I shouldn't disturb the grass on my lawn. Yeah, I'll go with that."

It is the way of my people to mow the growing grass.

Mother Earf should respect my culture.

For diversity.

Tolerance

And shit.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:11 AM (J+eG2)

114 Graveyard shift. This ain't early, it's roughly mid-day.

Posted by: Cato the Rebel Without a Party at April 22, 2017 08:11 AM (X52ZZ)

115
Pennsylvania unemployment rate lowest in nine years.

Inexplicable, unfathomable, unprecedented, unpredictable, unexpected, unexplained.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 08:12 AM (HTdUD)

116 For earth day I'm getting new tires on my truck. Then I'm going to get on my old ass diesel tractor and mow the yard. May light the grill this evening.

Posted by: CSMBigBird at April 22, 2017 08:12 AM (CtNpS)

117 "May light the grill this evening."

Start pre-heating it while you're mowing the yard.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:13 AM (J+eG2)

118 "Including Carter Page" lol

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 08:13 AM (7dpmG)

119 I'll preheat watching some Crimson Tide football.

Posted by: CSMBigBird at April 22, 2017 08:14 AM (CtNpS)

120 Here's a funny article on that Windsock of Middlebrow Blue State Opinion, Chelsea Clinton.

From Vanity Fair of all places!

http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/04/please-god-stop-chelsea-clinton-from-whatever-she-is-doing

Posted by: naturalfake at April 22, 2017 08:14 AM (9q7Dl)

121 " that no matter how much I prepped I'm not happy with my corners/trim/ceiling...,"

Yup.

I always find stuff that Overlooked.

Or realize that I could have prepared something just little bit better before hand.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:15 AM (J+eG2)

122 Argh, the thought of painting stresses me; not the actual painting, but the prep and the realization that no matter how much I prepped I'm not happy with my corners/trim/ceiling...,
Posted by: Ruth Ruben

If you're not using painters tape you can't expect good results. Sure, it costs a few bucks, but you'll only paint every five to ten years and you have to look at it for that entire time.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 08:16 AM (HTdUD)

123 gas, check. tires check. lighter check. booze check. happy earth day. i will be making mandela necklaces today. yea, spring.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at April 22, 2017 08:16 AM (KP5rU)

124 116 For earth day I'm getting new tires on my truck. Then I'm going to get on my old ass diesel tractor and mow the yard. May light the grill this evening.
Posted by: CSMBigBird at April 22, 2017 08:12 AM (CtNpS)

Burn your old tires in a pile as a tribute to Gaia.
And dump your old motor oil in the diesel as fuel.
(Believe me, it'll burn it just fine - call it bunker fuel)

Posted by: Fried Baloney Sandwich at April 22, 2017 08:18 AM (UY/Ky)

125 This week at a town hall event in her home state of Hawaii, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) said she was doing her homework on the impeachment process of President Donald Trump but warned President Mike Pence would potentially push through a more conservative agenda.

She is a fuckin nut case

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 22, 2017 08:18 AM (YcGey)

126 The high majority of post-millenials, "generation Z" are sick and tired of empty virtue signalling.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at April 22, 2017 07:40 AM (VdICR)

While anecdotes aren't evidence, oldest grandkid is a freshman at University of Cincinnati and voted for Trump: I asked her what her buddies thought of that and she said all but one voted for Trump, also.

Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop is now an engineer at April 22, 2017 08:20 AM (5Yee7)

127 It's hard to take the "scientist march" seriously when you know there won't be any dissenting opinion or discussion. They've created an atmosphere (no pun intended) of fear and intimidation.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 08:20 AM (vRcUp)

128 I'm OCD & ADD & impatient, painter's rape is a must for me, but it's take painfully long to apply... I've seen some painters with the talent , no tape & beautiful edges! I aspire

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 08:20 AM (RR9wF)

129 "If you're not using painters tape you can't expect good results."

I use it. And it is very helpful.

But in our case, stately VIA Manor was built in 1954 using plaster board. And wallpaper.

Even ceiling wallpaper.

And when we purchased the home 13 years ago, we were rotating back from being stationed in Italy, and I only had a short amount of time to make the place habitable.

And now that we want to market it,it's time for the attention to detail.

Very time consuming.

But it does give a feeling of accomplishment when each room is finished.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:20 AM (J+eG2)

130 Painters tape ---TAPE!!!!

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 08:21 AM (RR9wF)

131 127: there are no scientists anymore. just true believers. its all bullshit.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at April 22, 2017 08:22 AM (KP5rU)

132 Stoopid fat fingers

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 08:22 AM (RR9wF)

133 "Painters tape ---TAPE!!!!"

Behold the awesome power of a fully operational Auto-Cucumber!!!

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:23 AM (J+eG2)

134 gas, check. tires check. lighter check. booze check. happy earth day. i will be making mandela necklaces today. yea, spring.

Posted by: chavez the hugo

I'll be making Desmond Tutu necklaces. *fistbump*

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 08:23 AM (vRcUp)

135 That typo paints an ENTIRELY different scenario

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 08:23 AM (RR9wF)

136 CSM, it is weird that I don't worry about that anymore. RTR!

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 08:23 AM (7dpmG)

137 You can tell it's a slow day at the HQ.

Most days, the Horde would have pounced on #128 like a fat kid on a Twinkie

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:24 AM (J+eG2)

138 134; hope the smoke is visible from the i.s.s.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at April 22, 2017 08:25 AM (KP5rU)

139 137 You can tell it's a slow day at the HQ.

Most days, the Horde would have pounced on #128 like a fat kid on a Twinkie

Dodged a bullet right there

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 08:25 AM (RR9wF)

140 I help bring fantasies to life

Posted by: Paolo, The Painter at April 22, 2017 08:25 AM (J+eG2)

141 Stoopid fat fingers

Posted by: Ruth Ruben

Freudian slip.

Posted by: Bernie Sanders at April 22, 2017 08:26 AM (vRcUp)

142
Ruth Ruben, first good laugh of the day!

That's Hall of Fame Fat Fingering as everything you wrote pretty much works either way.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 22, 2017 08:26 AM (9q7Dl)

143 "Dodged a bullet right there"

Yup

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:27 AM (J+eG2)

144 I saw Fat Kid on a Twinkie open for Tony Clifton at the Hollywood Sportatorium back in 1979.

More coffee.....

Posted by: Hairyback Guy at April 22, 2017 08:27 AM (5VlCp)

145 LOL, I knew Paolo and his nimble fingers weren't far behind.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at April 22, 2017 08:28 AM (PhYV5)

146 I started to go in and hit the rocking chair this morning but I poured up a tumbler full and started to sit down, then decided I really didn't want it and put it all away.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 06:07 AM (mpXpK)

I feel a disturbance in the force.....

Good morning everyone! For Erf Day, we're gonna take the lil' nugget pup and drive up to Ft Collins to a slurp-n-burp for ribs and local craft beer. The other dogs will haz a sad until we come back with fresh smoked pig ears, then there will be joy throughout the house.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 22, 2017 08:28 AM (3n2bM)

147
The other thing about painting - good brushes are worth the extra expense. I'll spend ten bucks on a good trim brush because it saves time and the results are so much better.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 08:30 AM (HTdUD)

148 I'd pay someone to come in and paint. I HATE painting.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at April 22, 2017 08:32 AM (3n2bM)

149
The other thing about painting - good ~~brushes~~ bushes are worth the extra expense.

I'll spend ten bucks on a good trim ~~brush~~ bush because it saves time and the results are so much better.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 08:30 AM (HTdUD)

This comment has been edited to conform with Comment 128.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 22, 2017 08:33 AM (9q7Dl)

150 Retired Buckeye Cop - I had the same experience with my son. He is also at UC.

On a side note he said the Pro Life demonstrations were interesting in that a number of students seemed to set up a perimeter in which the Pro Life folks could remain safe.

This gives me hope for our children/grandchildren.

Posted by: Tonypete at April 22, 2017 08:33 AM (tr2D7)

151 Nepal ,Hanoi, science!

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 08:33 AM (7dpmG)

152 "The other thing about painting - good brushes are worth the extra expense. I'll spend ten bucks on a good trim brush because it saves time and the results are so much better. "

I have taken to keeping an old natural bristle stiff hair brush from my Crew Cut days next to the Deep sink.

Once I think the trim brush is clean, I spend a few moments brushing it out under running water.

And hanging them up to dry is a must as well.

Most of my brushes have been used and cleaned a minimum of twenty five time each, and still going strong.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:33 AM (J+eG2)

153 Thanks Naturalfake, I was sure I couldn't screw "good brushes" up and you have shown me the way!

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 08:35 AM (RR9wF)

154 I will pay 20% extra for a good painting crew.

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 08:36 AM (7dpmG)

155
I have taken to keeping an old natural bristle stiff hair ~~brush~~ bush from my Crew Cut days next to the Deep sink.

Once I think the trim ~~brush~~ bush is clean, I spend a few moments brushing it out under running water.

And hanging them up to dry is a must as well.

Most of my ~~brushes~~ bushes have been used and cleaned a minimum of twenty five time each, and still going strong.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:33 AM (J+eG2)

This comment has also been edited to conform to Standards set by Comment #128.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 22, 2017 08:37 AM (9q7Dl)

156 Yep, I don't use tape often, but nice, good quality Purdy 2 1/2" angled brush (or better) is a must.

Posted by: Fried Baloney Sandwich at April 22, 2017 08:38 AM (UY/Ky)

157 Odds on ace making a special appearance to report on the goings on at the scientist march?

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 08:39 AM (vRcUp)

158 3 suicide notes and the are suing? WOW

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 08:39 AM (7dpmG)

159 Something tells me that Comment #128 will become another small part of the history of the HQ.

Sort of like Fen, and her killing words.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:39 AM (J+eG2)

160 This comment has also been edited to conform to Standards set by Comment #128.

Slow burning giggle

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 08:40 AM (RR9wF)

161 VIA. You are so right. Fen is tough. Don't piss her off.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 22, 2017 08:41 AM (u82oZ)

162 Trump and Sessions warn 9 more jurisdictions they are in danger of losing federal funding over their sanctuary city policies.

http://tinyurl.com/jvtjpw4
Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 05:54 AM (mpXpK)

Kevin de Leon, leader of California's state Senate, rejected the administration's demand, saying its policies are based on "principles of white supremacy" and not American values.

"Their constant and systematic targeting of diverse cities and states goes beyond constitutional norms and will be challenged at every level," he said.

So following the law is white supremacy and not constitutional. Got it.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 22, 2017 08:41 AM (auHtY)

163 That reminds me. What's the latest update on the saga of FenSpouse and Amazon?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 22, 2017 08:42 AM (u82oZ)

164 You guys do know that Sara linked to Ace's missive about the little girl, and the bull statue over at Insty's place, right.

That makes about the fourth carry over from here to there in the last week.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:42 AM (J+eG2)

165 Nepal ,Hanoi, science!

Posted by: Cosmic Charlie at April 22, 2017 08:33 AM (7dpmG)

I first read that as napalm Hanoi.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at April 22, 2017 08:42 AM (auHtY)

166 Sort of like Fen, and her killing words.

Doh!! I missed that one! I've been MIA on and off

Posted by: Ruth Ruben at April 22, 2017 08:42 AM (RR9wF)

167 I'll spend ten bucks on a good trim ~~brush~~ bush because it saves time and the results are so much better.

Posted by: E Depluribus Unum at April 22, 2017 08:30 AM (HTdUD)

You no see bush for 10 dollah. Only get happy ending.

Posted by: Asian masseuse at April 22, 2017 08:42 AM (vRcUp)

168 It's Earth Day!!!

Don't forget to recycle your girlfriend!

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/42711922/ns/technology

_and_science-science/t/earth-day-co-founder-killed-

composted-girlfriend/

(remove extra spaces)

The science is settled, people.

Posted by: naturalfake at April 22, 2017 08:43 AM (9q7Dl)

169 Watching vid of gig from the 15th that creeper drove up for.
Side camera with internal mic so the sound isn't so great. Don't have disc from from front cam with external mic yet but am drawing two conclusions.
creeper was way too nice in her early morning comment early morning comment earlier this week and...
Those guys really need to find a better drums/harmonica/guitar player.

Damn I love the way Gary does Georgia.

Posted by: teej at April 22, 2017 08:44 AM (k2yk7)

170
????
Maybe spilled drink is a euphemism for not swallowing in that culture? Just saying
___________________

LOL. Have no idea.

My guess, and it's just a guess because I haven't really been following this story, is that Hernandez was coming on to one of the guys, and that guy turned him down and told the other guy (who was probably his boyfriend), and the boyfriend was upset, so he deliberately knocked a drink onto Hernandez in retaliation (but tried to make it look accidental, because Hernandez was bigger and stronger than him, and he didn't want to get punched). Hernandez, who knew it was intentional, got pissed and followed the couple out of the bar, pulled up next to their car in traffic, and shot them both dead.

Posted by: TrivialPursuer at April 22, 2017 08:44 AM (riF5p)

171 "That reminds me. What's the latest update on the saga of FenSpouse and Amazon?"

Haven't seen an update in the last few days.

But I know we are hoping and praying for strength, and possibly a better answer to their need for a job with good employee benefits.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:44 AM (J+eG2)

172 Two tractor tires and five gallons of diesel are staged. I rule the night. Also this is Top Fuel weekend in Baytown so I get to smell like CH3NO2 all weekend. And tomorrow is our anniversary (she wants a long scooter ride) PLUS we get a norther and a low in the forties.

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at April 22, 2017 08:45 AM (O4N1K)

173 163 That reminds me. What's the latest update on the saga of FenSpouse and Amazon?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at April 22, 2017 08:42 AM (u82oZ)

===

He's been moved to packaging from picking, and becoming more accustomed to the pace. Praying for strength and stamina for him.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at April 22, 2017 08:46 AM (EZebt)

174 teeg, I'll play the harp. I've often wished all the musicians here could jam for a few hours. Cacophonous Horde.

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at April 22, 2017 08:49 AM (O4N1K)

175 Up early?

It's five minutest to 9 pm here.

I am in Hong Kong Airport and posting on AoS.

Is this cool or what?

Posted by: Bossy Conservative....outlaw in America at April 22, 2017 08:49 AM (lVT5/)

176 The press is going to have a field day with this Hernandez gay thing.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 08:50 AM (vRcUp)

177 172: you win the weekend.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at April 22, 2017 08:50 AM (KP5rU)

178 Sorry teej I kaint speal gud.

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at April 22, 2017 08:51 AM (O4N1K)

179 Nood

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at April 22, 2017 08:52 AM (mpXpK)

180 teeg, I'll play the harp. I've often wished all the musicians here could jam for a few hours. Cacophonous Horde.

Posted by: Dave at Buffalo Roam at April 22, 2017 08:49 AM (O4N1K)

Sounds like the Portsmouth Sinfonia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpJ6anurfuw

Posted by: naturalfake at April 22, 2017 08:52 AM (9q7Dl)

181 Nood.

Posted by: HH at April 22, 2017 08:52 AM (DrCtv)

182 176; they already are. he's dead. who cares? espn? he's a footnote at best. loafer wearin tard.

Posted by: chavez the hugo at April 22, 2017 08:52 AM (KP5rU)

183 Is this cool or what?
Posted by: Bossy Conservative....outlaw in America at April 22, 2017 08:49 AM (lVT5/)

Pretty cool.

Posted by: golfman at April 22, 2017 08:52 AM (uyrlv)

184 Trying to decide now on what to order for breakfast. The diner has an huge menu and everything is good. Trying not to think about biscuits with sausage gravy.

Posted by: Weasel at April 22, 2017 08:53 AM (Sfs6o)

185

Whoa whoa whoa

Shit status, real

Proud Boys is an alt right group started by Gavin McInnes as a mens rights/anti rad fem group. Proud boys have acted as security escorts for right speakers before.

Based Stickman, the iconic alt right protestor made famous in the first Berkeley riots, (see side bar) is forming the Fraternal Order of Alt-Knights or FOAK. They are partnering with Proud Boys

They will act as a paramilitary protective group at speeches and demonstrations when local authorities have been issued stand down orders or refused to act to protect the right.

A paramilitary protection force is being created because civil authorities have refused to protect the rights of the people

Whoa

Posted by: ThunderB at April 22, 2017 08:54 AM (dLMUB)

186 "I am in Hong Kong Airport and posting on AoS. "

It's a nice ride on the light rail from the city out to the airport.

And the facilities are very modern.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:54 AM (J+eG2)

187
7 Its Earth day I take it, should go out and burn a offering to Gaia in my burn barrel.

Posted by: Skip

Thanks for reminding us. Earth today, Tatooine tomorrow.

Posted by: The Bugs at April 22, 2017 08:56 AM (iWW0H)

188 I am in Hong Kong Airport and posting on AoS.

Is this cool or what?

Posted by: Bossy Conservative....outlaw in America

Watch out for Nork missles.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at April 22, 2017 08:57 AM (vRcUp)

189 Baltimore Sun and probably other Tribune papers:

Thousands of scientists are expected to converge on the National Mall
for the march, which is being held on the 47th observance of Earth Day.
Organizers called for the event amid what they call "an alarming trend
toward discrediting scientific consensus and restricting scientific
discovery."

It might rain on their parade....MSM will inflate the number by 10X. Show the National Mall full to over flowing.

Posted by: Colin at April 22, 2017 08:58 AM (iUWMF)

190 And now that we want to market it,it's time for the attention to detail.

Very time consuming.

But it does give a feeling of accomplishment when each room is finished.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at April 22, 2017 08:20 AM (J+eG2)

As my wife and I were getting ready to sell our place, someone told us that your house never looks better than when you are about to sell it. It was definitely true in our case (and for just a moment, made us want to stay put)

Posted by: No One of Consequence at April 22, 2017 09:02 AM (BXC+l)

191 White coats in DC.
http://tinyurl.com/k84gj8k

Memories of deceptions past.

Posted by: geoffb5 at April 22, 2017 09:28 AM (d3wbb)

192 Some hot tips for a great paint job:

- All transitions from wall to trim (or wall to ceiling if uneven) should be caulked. Do not use cheap shit painter's caulk, as it will dry out and crack. I use Solar Seal 900 by NPC; it's the best caulk I've found in 40 years of carpentry and painting. It's paintable, sticks to everything, and it applies like a dream regardless of how big or small a bead I apply. It also draws up a bit (like how brush strokes level off), so you needn't tool the bead unless you want to (use a finger dipped in thinner to tool the bead). Silicone is only for tile or counter work (and alcohol is the only solvent that works on silicone, btw.)
The best clear caulk I've found is FlashMate, in the roofing dept at Home Depot; it smells and works like Solar Seal, but is gin-clear whereas clear Solar Seal is like waxed paper.

-Natural bristle brushes are only for use with oil-based paints, varnishes, etc; latex paints require a nylon or nylon/poly brush. Prolonged exposure to water will ruin a good bristle brush.

- Use a straight-blade screwdriver and hammer to punch 8 or so holes in the bottom of the rim on your gallon of paint, It won't affect the seal of the lid, but will allow you to use a brush to clean the rim prior to replacing the lid.

- NEVER work out of the gallon can; it's too heavy, and if you knock it over (don't ask), well... Take an clean empty gallon can and use a Swing-a-Way can opener to remove the folded rim as you would a soup can. Then (this is Nobel-level genius, and no, I didn't think of it), take a big key ring and run it onto the wire bail of your new "work pot". Pour 1" to 1-1/2" of paint into the pot, then clean the gallon's rim and hammer the lid back on. Slip your thumb into the keyring and you'll find you can hold the pot all day comfortably, without pinching your thumb. If you don't have too much paint in the pot, you can drop the brush into the pot between strokes without getting paint up in the ferrule (if you do, clean the brush and start over).

- Don't wipe the bristles on the lip of the pot; lift the brush up out of the paint, slap-slap it gently against the inside of the pot, and you'll have the right amount of paint in the brush. Promise.

- If you're using oil, add Penetrol to the paint; latex gets Floetrol, although the newer latexes like SW Cashmere don't need it. Penetrol makes paint flow better, keeps a wet edge longer, and makes brush strokes lay down so you work will approach spray-quality. I pour enamel into the pot and add a glug of Penetrol, perhaps a shot per 1-1/2"; you've used too much when the enamel pools where casing meets sill, or when you get runs in your work.

- For cutting-in walls to ceilings, I use 2x12 planks atop 18" tall sawhorses, so I can walk the length of the wall without stopping. I don't use tape, but I'm pretty good with a brush. If you use tape, use blue tape or frogtape, and don't go cheap. Use a 2-1/2" angled sash brush; you'll get about 2' per brushload. Work ahead, then make last pass back toward previous work, so you lift brush off of wet paint (the is the wet edge they mention); use the nearly-empty brush to feather out the edge of your cut-in work (the lower edge if you're doing wall-to-ceiling), so you don't get brush strokes and lap marks.

- Buy good paint and good tools, and take care of them. You'll get MUCH better results.

Sorry to get so windy, but I know how frustrating painting can be for amateurs, and I'm happy to share the licks I stole from some very good painters over the years.

Posted by: Cowboyneal at April 22, 2017 10:22 AM (NSG6X)

193 Hey Bossy! Was in HK a month ago on business and Sister Redux lives there (in LanTau). If you need anything while there ~ let me know ~ I can hook you up!!!

Love HK ~ make sure you see the view from Peak and ride the funicular.

Posted by: Publius Redux at April 22, 2017 10:22 AM (UOr6C)

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