Open Thread

Jim Acosta or the Weekly Standard? It turns out, both -- Jim Acosta repeated the same "Trump said the FBI's actions were disgraceful while en route to a speech to police officers" talking point.

Mollie Hemingway offers the 8 worst defenses to the "insurance policy" text -- including number 8, just pretend it doesn't exist, the strategy favored by the New York Times -- and the Weekly Standard, I'd also note.

An MSNBC clown embarrasses himself by trying to pretend he understands what the hell Net Neutrality is.

Credibly accused rapist Bill Clinton gives a speech at Andrew Cuomo's birthday -- um, party? fundraiser? -- because War on Women or whatever.

Watching Bill Clinton speak at governor Cuomo’s birthday party pic.twitter.com/nwozVDClkR
— Torgeir Helgevold (@helgevold) December 15, 2017

Peter Jackson says took Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino out of the running for Lord of the Rings roles because the Weinstein brothers told him they were "nightmares" to work with. He says he now realizes this was all just the Miramax propaganda operation against the women.

BTW, I have little doubt that Ashely Judd is a nightmare. But Mira Sorvino? Seems okay to me.

You know, Mira Sorvino was a bona-fide It girl in Hollywood for about one year before she almost completely disappeared. I wonder if Weinstein actually derailed her career.

Al Franken says he's resigning soon, but won't commit to a date. I think people understand what it means when someone says it'll happen "soon" but can't commit to a date.

The guy who investigates allegations of Congressmen's sexual assaults? Is himself being sued for the sexual assault of two women. Because, of course he is.

From the Just Can't Even With This Anymore Department, hundreds of EPA employees are quitting because of Trump.

And yet the earth endures.

The "real media" believes two things: 1, that Taylor Swift must be pressured to denounce Trump or stand accused of being a witch and harlot, and 2, that it's totally normal to say one is enjoying one's life while Trump is in the White House.

Congrats to the now 28-year-old Taylor Swift for being the only person who seemed to enjoy 2017 https://t.co/hzLG8uMn42
— New York Magazine (@NYMag) December 15, 2017

A Texas aide to the attorney general lost his job because he shared this piece, by Federalist writer DC McAllister, speaking frankly about sexuality and beauty.

Ever notice it's only conservative women who speak honestly and sensibly about sex, while their liberal feminist counterparts create this scoldy puritan utopia where women all hate sex and wither beneath the Male Gaze?

Breaking with the law, the Obama administration let Hillary hide messages she decided were "personal" from FOIA requests and let her shield-maiden Huma cart off boxes of information related to "Muslim Engagement."

All kept away from public disclosure.

Finally, a short story called "Cat Person" published in the New Yorker is causing all sorts of angry debate. Apparently it's about an empty hook-up between two people, the woman going along with it just because it would be too embarrassing for both parties to stop it when she sees the guy is kinda schlubby underneath his clothes, and the guy... ah, I don't know. I haven't read it.

But people are arguing about it.

I'm going to read it myself, and maybe you'll read it if you like, but bear in mind it seems to be causing conflict so if you don't want more conflict maybe don't read it.

Have a nice weekend! And the GAINZZZ thread two posts down is still live -- don't listen to what anyone else says.

Oh, one more thing: Supposedly -- this sounds made-up to me, but whatever, supposedly -- someone's making a movie called Do They Know It's Murder?

The premise is this: at the recording of Band Aid's charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?, a fellow Brit rocker (or hanger-on) is murdered.

To make sure the single is finished without incident, Bob Geldof must suddenly put his detective skills to use -- you know, I guess maybe he actually solved the case of the girl who shot up the school in I Hate Mondays or some bullshit -- and find the killer before they lose the studio space.

Seriously, it's being claimed this will be a movie coming out.

If that's real, I'll totally see it.

If that's a punking -- well played.

And speaking of Christmas...

Posted by: Ace at 08:43 PM

Comments

(Jump to bottom of comments)

1 And now for something entirely different

Posted by: Miklos Molnar at December 15, 2017 08:46 PM (zCyNd)

2 2nd?

Posted by: The Face-Sized Spider in MWR's closet at December 15, 2017 08:46 PM (jfuOT)

3 don't listen to what anyone else says.

Posted by: Ace at 08:43 PM

Please define "else".

Posted by: Prof. Dr. Dr. Miklos Molnar at December 15, 2017 08:46 PM (zCyNd)

4 Damn it! Off arachnid sock!

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2017 08:47 PM (jfuOT)

5 Fast Times at Hordemont High

Posted by: Miklos from arch support at December 15, 2017 08:47 PM (zCyNd)

6 Shadilay!!!

Posted by: MAxIE at December 15, 2017 08:48 PM (9TR2V)

7 I'm not this fast.

SO WHO WAS SLOW

Posted by: Miklos, a Molnar at December 15, 2017 08:48 PM (zCyNd)

8 I have enjoyed THE FUCK out of 2017....

Posted by: steevy at December 15, 2017 08:48 PM (LiyEm)

9 Corgis asleep, little dears

Posted by: Mikos, not sock-averse at December 15, 2017 08:49 PM (zCyNd)

10 From the Just Can't Even With This Anymore Department, hundreds of EPA employees are quitting because of Trump.

Not seeing how this is remotely a bad thing.

Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular at December 15, 2017 08:49 PM (NWiLs)

11 Weeeeee!

Posted by: fluffy at December 15, 2017 08:49 PM (cHbmY)

12 Ermagerd Net Neutrality You Guys. Drumpf is building a Yuge Wall around my interwebs You Guys. Its literally worse than the Holocaust You Guys. Serious You Guys.

Posted by: MSNBC Clown at December 15, 2017 08:50 PM (ztrrs)

13 Hey thread-

make me a sammich

*BANG*

Underwood Deviled Ham, not bad...

Posted by: Mikos, not nuthin' at December 15, 2017 08:50 PM (zCyNd)

14 see that last addition, which seems fun. (I added it after I first posted. It's the thing about the movie.)

Posted by: ace at December 15, 2017 08:50 PM (8rNrN)

15 An MSNBC clown embarrasses himself

--Talk about dog bites man.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 08:51 PM (GsAUU)

16 I read the cat people whatever story. The ending was completely out of character and was the only way for the chick to come off as the least unlikable person. Mos def written by a chick

Posted by: NCKate at December 15, 2017 08:51 PM (Zph5v)

17 When Nixon used Dir. Gray to coverup Watergate, were Democrats anti-FBI for demanding his firing?

As sundance noticed at Last Refuge, Strozk's boss Bill Priestap has been the Hound That Didn't Bark. Hmmm...

And do you know what Rosenstein's wife does? She rules on FOIA requests...for the FBI. Cozy, huh?

You know, I used to think the Mueller Syndicate was all about putting Trump in jail.

I now think it was all about keeping themselves out.

Trey Gowdy and Jim Jordan really laid into Rod Rosenstein the other day. The trouble is, he's in it up to his eyeballs himself.

Discussing Mueller's crimes with Rosenstein is like talking over Lucky Luciano's immigration problems with Bugsy Siegel.

Posted by: The Gipper Lives at December 15, 2017 08:52 PM (Ndje9)

18 The fecal content of the EPA office hallways should decrease significantly.

Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular at December 15, 2017 08:52 PM (NWiLs)

19 Peter Jackson says took Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino out of the running for Lord of the Rings roles because the Weinstein brothers told him they were "nightmares" to work with. He says he now realizes this was all just the Miramax propaganda operation against the women.

--I can't picture Puffy Ashley playing anything in LOTR other than a troll.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 08:52 PM (GsAUU)

20 Mira Sorvino was charming in the little-seen "The Triumph of Love".

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 08:53 PM (qJtVm)

21 Credibly accused rapist Bill Clinton gives a speech at Andrew Cuomo's birthday -- um, party? fundraiser? -- because War on Women or whatever.
---
Better than Roy Moore. Roy Moore touched a lady who wasn't his wife, with impure thoughts!!

Posted by: Outraged People United at December 15, 2017 08:55 PM (JhE5a)

22 It doesn't truly feel like the Christmas season until Ace posts the "Christmas Wrapping" video. NOW I'm motivated to go decorate the tree!

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at December 15, 2017 08:55 PM (akSgU)

23 Yeah,like I said in an earlier thread Ashley Judd's lost looks and harridan shrieking explain her career path.Mira Sorvino on the other hand...

Posted by: steevy at December 15, 2017 08:56 PM (LiyEm)

24

#TWOWEEKS

Posted by: Al Franken at December 15, 2017 08:56 PM (IqV8l)

25 I may not know a single Taylor Swift song, but I like that girl.

Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017 08:56 PM (8bEU0)

26 I saw Cat People, the movie, with a nekkid Natasha Kindly and a great theme song by David Bowie.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 08:57 PM (Xx7dP)

27 Steve Sailer wrote a great column a couple of weeks ago about Taylor Swift vs. Beyonce.

The conclusion?

"Sailer's First Law of Female Journalism remains: The most heartfelt journalistic extrusions will be demands for how society must be reengineered so that, come the Revolution, the writer herself will be considered hotter-looking."

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 08:57 PM (GsAUU)

28 I've only read Kyle Smith's response to the Cat Lady short story, but I agree with his reaction 100%.

Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2017 08:58 PM (W+vEI)

29 Saw Mira Sorvino on a Hallmark Christmas movie. She looked fine by me.

Posted by: JAS at December 15, 2017 08:58 PM (7JbXq)

30 25 I may not know a single Taylor Swift song, but I like that girl.
Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017 08:56 PM (8bEU0)

--She's smart enough not to piss off half her fans.

It shouldn't be that hard, but leftoids can't help themselves.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 08:59 PM (GsAUU)

31 There are a whole hell of a lot of people who have Taylor Swift inhabiting their heads.

I've never listened intentionally to anything she's done, but I wouldn't kick her out of bed for eating crackers or farting under the covers.

Posted by: Fritz at December 15, 2017 08:59 PM (A1FgP)

32 I could picture Paul Sorvino kicking Harvey's ass if he tried grabbing Mira.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:00 PM (GsAUU)

33 >>It shouldn't be that hard, but leftoids can't help themselves.

Sh also appears to have more than a touch of class, style and business savvy.

Or, an incredibe teaam around her that she trusts.

Or both I guess. Either way, her jib is well cut.

Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017 09:01 PM (8bEU0)

34 I finished wrapping some presents a while ago -- beautifully, natch -- and they are under my fabulous HallowThanksMas tree. I am loving all the Christmas music on the classical stations.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:01 PM (qJtVm)

35 *packs box full of office shit*

*drops trou and takes on last dump in the hallway*

Posted by: Resigning EPA Employee at December 15, 2017 09:02 PM (89T5c)

36 Taylor Swift had a great year. She didn't get involved in politics. Therefore she must be punished.

Posted by: Jewells45can handle your jewels at December 15, 2017 09:02 PM (CNHr1)

37 BTW, repeat prayer request:

My grandmom, my last living grandparent, is in her final hours and we're not sure if she'll make it through the night (my brother is going to visit tomorrow if she does).

She's already received Last Rites.

It's been a rough couple of months.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:03 PM (GsAUU)

38 >>I am loving all the Christmas music on the classical stations.

I am about ready to crack open Diana Krall's Christmas LP.

Got it on closeout last year.

Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017 09:03 PM (8bEU0)

39 Good, Hannity's bashing Lisa Bloom as well.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:03 PM (GsAUU)

40 34 I finished wrapping some presents a while ago -- beautifully, natch -- and they are under my fabulous HallowThanksMas tree. I am loving all the Christmas music on the classical stations.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:01 PM (qJtVm)

I've never, not even once, wrapped a present beautifully.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 09:03 PM (Xx7dP)

41 What an astonishing plethora of content.

Posted by: Boris Aleksandar Oloafson at December 15, 2017 09:04 PM (KdDCu)

42 logprof,

"Hail Mary...."

Posted by: JAS at December 15, 2017 09:04 PM (7JbXq)

43 SpaceX had some GAINZZZ today. They launched another cargo resupply mission to the ISS, and it went flawlessly.

They've relaunched used first stages and used Dragon capsules before, but this was the first time they've launched both a used first stage and a used Dragon capsule on the same flight.

It was the first launch from SLC-40 at the Cape since that little oopsie in Sept. 2016.

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

The pad infrastructure has been rebuilt and improved since then. It has also been hardened so that a similar accident today would only take about three months to repair instead of over a year.

There were some gorgeous visuals in today's flight. It was a perfectly clear sky, so ground cameras could follow the first stage continuously from launch to landing.

Here is NASA TV from first stage shutdown to landing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm64mQTBSkI

And here is the SpaceX webcast. Starting at about 21:12, the descending Stage 1 rocketcam shows the contrail that it made minutes earlier during ascent. That blew my mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPHbqY9LHCs

Posted by: rickl at December 15, 2017 09:04 PM (sdi6R)

44 37 BTW, repeat prayer request:

My grandmom, my last living grandparent, is in her final hours and we're not sure if she'll make it through the night (my brother is going to visit tomorrow if she does).

She's already received Last Rites.

It's been a rough couple of months.
Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:03 PM (GsAUU)

Praying.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 09:04 PM (Xx7dP)

45 >>I've never, not even once, wrapped a present beautifully.

'If you are using more than three pieces of tape to wrap a present you are doing it wrong.' is one of my favorite quotes from the Office.

Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017 09:04 PM (8bEU0)

46 Sh also appears to have more than a touch of class, style and business savvy.

Or, an incredibe teaam around her that she trusts.

Or both I guess. Either way, her jib is well cut.
Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017 09:01 PM (8bEU0)

--Unlike Miley, I'm pretty sure she has a dad who cares about her as well.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:04 PM (GsAUU)

47 Where do I make a donation to the Ted Nugent stomping the living shit out of Morning glory Joe children`s fund?

Posted by: Tentotwo at December 15, 2017 09:04 PM (yhf6w)

48 logprof:

Thoughts and prayers for your family and you.

Posted by: texcat at December 15, 2017 09:05 PM (wf3RQ)

49 Prayers, logprof.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at December 15, 2017 09:05 PM (89T5c)

50 I don't think Taylor Swift is a crypto-commie -- doesn't seem to be the type...

I think she realises she's merely a winner of the genetic lottery, a product, and an entertainer who seems genuinely grateful of her fame and fortune and who's not going to risk that by getting political!

Posted by: Zettai Ryoiki at December 15, 2017 09:06 PM (e9G8E)

51 41. 'Jeffe, what is a plethora? '

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Booking Agent, Aero Pinochet at December 15, 2017 09:06 PM (fA1SL)

52 I am about ready to crack open Diana Krall's Christmas LP.

Got it on closeout last year.
Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017 09:03 PM (8bEU0)

--I like her version of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."

Cool that you found that on LP.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:06 PM (GsAUU)

53 Not a prayer, prof...but you and your Gammie are in my thoughts.

Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017 09:07 PM (8bEU0)

54
51 41. 'Jeffe, what is a plethora? '

Isn't it five percent above or below a shit ton.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 09:07 PM (Xx7dP)

55 Taylor Swift had a great year. So did a lot of people, me included. Oh boo hoo lefties. Cannot be happy cause Trump beat the old hag.

Posted by: JAS at December 15, 2017 09:08 PM (7JbXq)

56 A plethora is 10 surfeits...

Posted by: Zettai Ryoiki at December 15, 2017 09:09 PM (e9G8E)

57 Prayers for your beloved grandmother and your family, logprof.

Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at December 15, 2017 09:09 PM (akSgU)

58 54. Sigh.....uncultured barbarians:

https://youtu.be/-mTUmczVdik

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Booking Agent, Aero Pinochet at December 15, 2017 09:09 PM (fA1SL)

59 I saw Cat People, the movie, with a nekkid Natasha Kindly and a great theme song by David Bowie.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 08:57 PM (Xx7dP)
***************

Ditto that.

Posted by: gNewt at December 15, 2017 09:09 PM (ORnFV)

60 --Unlike Miley, I'm pretty sure she has a dad who cares about her as well.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:04 PM (GsAUU)

A good indication of the quality of young celebrities' parents, is whether they ever appear in the media themselves.

Posted by: Unfrozen Caveman Miklos at December 15, 2017 09:09 PM (zCyNd)

61 And today was the 20th successful landing of a Falcon 9 first stage. The first one was on December 21, 2015, less than two years ago. They are really making it look routine.

Posted by: rickl at December 15, 2017 09:09 PM (sdi6R)

62 >.Unlike Miley, I'm pretty sure she has a dad who cares about her as well.

And avoided drugs. Miley started crowing that she liked pot, and next thing you know she's making "Wrecking Ball" video and tweeting selfies while giving rando hip hop people lap dances. Amazing what you can accomplish - and avoid - when you keep a clear head, eh?

Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2017 09:10 PM (W+vEI)

63 Some of my favorite Christmas CDs (physical media FTW!) are the Windham Hill (Windy and Hilly) Winter Solstice series, "Christmas with the London Brass", and "Happy Anniversary Charlie Brown".

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:10 PM (qJtVm)

64 Ashley Judd in LOTR? Would she play an orc or a Ringwraith? Shelob?

Posted by: Jaqen H'ghar at December 15, 2017 09:11 PM (5fSr7)

65 That EPA story? Yeah it gave me a warm fuzzy feeling in my heart shaped space.

Posted by: madamemayhem (uppity wench) at December 15, 2017 09:11 PM (yTnCT)

66
Her Majesty's flight is now set to depart Orlando at 11:45 PM. Of course I will have to drive to the airport to pick her up.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 15, 2017 09:11 PM (+Gqyz)

67 I still have my Charlie Brown Christmas LP from when I was a wee-garrett.

Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017 09:12 PM (8bEU0)

68 Posted by: Boris Aleksandar Oloafson at December 15, 2017 09:04 PM (KdDCu)

Do not trust content from Macedonia.

And be careful with the brandy.

Posted by: A kind of a Miklos thing at December 15, 2017 09:12 PM (zCyNd)

69 I always thought Mira Sorvino was really cute. My man card may take a hit for this but I liked her in Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion.

Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular at December 15, 2017 09:12 PM (NWiLs)

70 I've mentioned it before here, but Mira Sorvino made some very bad movie choices that likely contributed a lot to it.

But I wouldn't be surprised if Weinstein greased the skids. She still had an Academy Award.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at December 15, 2017 09:12 PM (4ErVI)

71 Straight white male Jukin had a pretty great 2017.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:12 PM (3BFzK)

72 I don't know a thing about Bob Geldof aside from him being a lefty, and having an interest in helping out Africa. But he publicly thanked Dubya Bush for the aid that the latter provided for those in need in Africa, so he's got at least minimal credibility in my eyes.

Posted by: junior at December 15, 2017 09:13 PM (rRwEI)

73 Logprof, so sorry. Prayers for your Grandmother.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:13 PM (qJtVm)

74 40
I've never, not even once, wrapped a present beautifully.
Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 09:03 PM (Xx7dP)

Books are very easy to wrap.

Posted by: rickl at December 15, 2017 09:13 PM (sdi6R)

75 so he's got at least minimal credibility in my eyes.

Posted by: junior at December 15, 2017 09:13 PM (rRwEI)

14 billion in US taxpayer money will do that for ya.

Posted by: Miklos Molnar at December 15, 2017 09:14 PM (zCyNd)

76 Gift bags best creation ever.

Posted by: Roc Ingersol at December 15, 2017 09:15 PM (2DOZq)

77 Is Diana Krall still married to Elvis Costello?

BION it's hard for me to find in a search.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:15 PM (GsAUU)

78 Again, got the cookbook today and it is AWESOME!!!

Even Mrs. Jukin, her early Christmas present, was laughing as she was reading it. Her first comment was, "Wow, there sure is a big cocktail section!"

A hearty WELL DONE to all involved particularly Bluebell and weasel...and even Muldoon.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:15 PM (3BFzK)

79 Imagine being at the Cuomo birthdat party and listening to Bill, with a straight face. What self-respecting Democrat could do that? I'm telling you, she is running again.

Posted by: Yor, the Hunter from the Future at December 15, 2017 09:16 PM (Jj+59)

80 El Guapo was one of Mapache's henchmen in The Wild Bunch. He was the "You damn gringos! You're pretty damn smart!" guy.

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living at December 15, 2017 09:16 PM (3DZIZ)

81 Oh! I love Merry Christmas Darling by Karen Carpenter. And Merry Christmas Baby by Bruce Springsteen. Even though Bruce is douchenozzle.

Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at December 15, 2017 09:16 PM (XGGts)

82 I have to say that 2017 was a better year than 2016 but 2016 was complete and utter shit. Like, looking for a bridge to jump off utter shit.

Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular at December 15, 2017 09:16 PM (NWiLs)

83 My man card may take a hit for this but I liked her in Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion.
Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular at December 15, 2017 09:12 PM (NWiLs)
---
Your man card remains fully laminated. It's a fun flick and it's a shout-out for late bloomers.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:16 PM (qJtVm)

84 Stop bullying me, Ace!

Unless, you know, you really want to.

Posted by: Bill Kristol at December 15, 2017 09:16 PM (398bZ)

85 A loved grandmother dies only when another Angel is needed in Heaven.

Posted by: JAS at December 15, 2017 09:17 PM (7JbXq)

86 Thanks Horde for all the thoughts and prayers.

I'm glad she at least won't pass away in a hospital.

She's spent the last few years in a very good nursing home and literally never went a day without a visit from family (one of the payoffs of raising six children).

I just hope she can make it one more day so I can at least talk on the phone with her.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:17 PM (GsAUU)

87 Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:15 PM (3BFzK)
--------
Thanks Jukin! So glad that you like it!!!

Posted by: Weasel at December 15, 2017 09:17 PM (Sfs6o)

88 Didn't Natasha get nekkid in pretty much every thing she was in?

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living at December 15, 2017 09:17 PM (3DZIZ)

89 El Guapo was one of Mapache's henchmen in The Wild Bunch. He was the "You damn gringos! You're pretty damn smart!" guy.

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living at December 15, 2017 09:16 PM (3DZIZ)
*********************************

Built for the big screen. Great movie.

Posted by: gNewt at December 15, 2017 09:17 PM (ORnFV)

90 Sorry about your grandmother, logprof - sending prayers.

Posted by: Lizzy at December 15, 2017 09:17 PM (W+vEI)

91 Your man card remains fully laminated. It's a fun flick and it's a shout-out for late bloomers.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:16 PM (qJtVm)

That's a relief. I thought it was funny as hell, plus the 80s soundtrack was great.

Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular at December 15, 2017 09:18 PM (NWiLs)

92 >>>My man card may take a hit for this but I liked her in Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion.

Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular<<<

What exactly were you doing at this feature film? Mmm? Hmm.

*swipes man card into Interpol server*

Posted by: Fritz at December 15, 2017 09:18 PM (A1FgP)

93 El Guapo was never called an asshole.

Picasso neither.

Me? Ay yay yay

Posted by: El Chapo at December 15, 2017 09:18 PM (zCyNd)

94 I was too busy raping my assistant in the coat room to hear Bill Clinton's speech.

Posted by: New York State Senator at December 15, 2017 09:18 PM (3BFzK)

95 So, we'll have dirty air and water because there are a thousand less bureaucrats at the EPA? I suppose they are unaware that every state has its own agency that monitors water and air. I'd be happy to see that agency cut in half, if not shut down all together.

Posted by: notsothoreau at December 15, 2017 09:18 PM (5HBd1)

96 Sorry logprof. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular at December 15, 2017 09:19 PM (NWiLs)

97
Logprof,
Prayers for your grandmother and a peaceful passage.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at December 15, 2017 09:19 PM (vkqFt)

98
I could picture Paul Sorvino kicking Harvey's ass if he tried grabbing Mira.
Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:00 PM (GsAUU)

I can picture Daddy Sorvino shooting Pervy Harvey in the face. He's a CHL holder and 2A advocate from way back.

https://tinyurl.com/yb4endzk

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 15, 2017 09:20 PM (eXA4G)

99 68. Miklos is correct. Brandy is dangerous, poisonous, even. Those whose lives it does not destroy in drunken depravity, to them it's gives physical and mental deficits that ca not be reversed. Alkoxizm bich' naroda.
Your health and sanity are precious. Protect them at all cost.

* chugs gzhelka. *

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Booking Agent, Aero Pinochet at December 15, 2017 09:20 PM (fA1SL)

100 Is "Flint Pure" Bottled Water on the market yet?

Looking for investors.

Posted by: former EPA employee at December 15, 2017 09:20 PM (zCyNd)

101 A Funky Christmas by James Brown is a classic.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:21 PM (GsAUU)

102 @95 So, we'll have dirty air and water because there are a thousand less bureaucrats at the EPA? I suppose they are unaware that every state has its own agency that monitors water and air. I'd be happy to see that agency cut in half, if not shut down all together.
----------------------

That reminds me -

Our state AG here in California is about to file 20 (I think) lawsuits against the Federal government for things ranging from dirty air to DACA. I could *maybe* buy that the first item is legit. But the presence of DACA on the list means that there's no way to pretend that it isn't pure political theater.

Posted by: junior at December 15, 2017 09:21 PM (rRwEI)

103 Regarding Dustin Hoffman:

I met him and his very expectant wife in London in 1983. He was charming and very kind to me, a very proper 19-year-old. He gave me his autograph, dotting the I of his name with a heart.

Posted by: Goddessoftheclassroom at December 15, 2017 09:21 PM (vLoLa)

104 In high school, I was on the H2O team and never had any cheer leaders come to games until...El Guapo joined the team. All of a sudden the A team was coming to the games. That was what we called him and we just took the throw offs.... and liked it.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:22 PM (3BFzK)

105 Funky, or FunKAAAYYY?

There's a difference.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:22 PM (qJtVm)

106 * chugs gzhelka. *

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Booking Agent, Aero Pinochet at December 15, 2017 09:20 PM (fA1SL)

Informed consent was not given.

Posted by: An Allred, as attorney for prize-winning mare "Gzhelka" at December 15, 2017 09:22 PM (zCyNd)

107 I could be a fearless teller-of-truth, too--for $750,000-a pop.

Posted by: The Gipper Lives at December 15, 2017 09:23 PM (Ndje9)

108 https://tinyurl.com/yb4endzk
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 15, 2017 09:20 PM (eXA4G)

--That's fucking awesome.

I always liked him from all the way back to Law and Order. Now I love him.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:23 PM (GsAUU)

109 Ola horde! Almost vacation time for me.

Posted by: IC at December 15, 2017 09:24 PM (2Gv3j)

110 A Funky Christmas by James Brown is a classic.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:21 PM (GsAUU)

As is Brother James "Santa go straight to the ghetto"

Posted by: Miklos, JB promoter at December 15, 2017 09:24 PM (zCyNd)

111 106. Only thing lower than a gypsy - an Allred. Tengri created that tribe so the gypsies wouldn't think He was persecuting them.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Booking Agent, Aero Pinochet at December 15, 2017 09:25 PM (fA1SL)

112 105 Funky, or FunKAAAYYY?

There's a difference.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:22 PM (qJtVm)

--Both!

Give it a listen and try *not* moving your feet:

https://youtu.be/Lg5hsawq14w

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:25 PM (GsAUU)

113 Of course thinking about it, maybe Sorvino made those bad movies because Uncle Harvey made sure she wasn't getting any A list scripts.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at December 15, 2017 09:26 PM (4ErVI)

114 The attorney Hannity had on his panel was pretty hawt too.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:26 PM (GsAUU)

115
Funky, or FunKAAAYYY?

There's a difference.

Depends on what mood you're in. It's like the difference between Witchy Woman and Witchayy Woman.

Posted by: Hands at December 15, 2017 09:26 PM (EzdLW)

116 Sometimes I like Mary's Boy Child by Boney M sometimes I hate it

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 09:26 PM (Xx7dP)

117 Milo Sorvino? Never heard of him.

Posted by: Charles Gibson at December 15, 2017 09:27 PM (OVRJp)

118 I know you all enjoy a good cop bad shooting story.

http://bit.ly/2kz732S

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe today! Covfefe tomorrow! Covfefe forever! at December 15, 2017 09:27 PM (+y/Ru)

119 Give it a listen and try *not* moving your feet:

https://youtu.be/Lg5hsawq14w

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:25 PM (GsAUU)

Again, I miss the first half hour of John Batchelor.

Justified, as JB used to say.

Posted by: Miklos, JB promoter at December 15, 2017 09:28 PM (zCyNd)

120 113 Of course thinking about it, maybe Sorvino made those bad movies because Uncle Harvey made sure she wasn't getting any A list scripts.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at December 15, 2017 09:26 PM (4ErVI)

-----------

She should have called me. I've got a script for her.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at December 15, 2017 09:28 PM (OVRJp)

121
As is Brother James "Santa go straight to the ghetto"
Posted by: Miklos, JB promoter at December 15, 2017 09:24 PM (zCyNd)

--Damn straight.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:28 PM (GsAUU)

122 Congrats to the now 28-year-old Taylor Swift for being the only person who seemed to enjoy 2017

If you don't think like the New Yorker, you're a non-person.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 15, 2017 09:29 PM (oVJmc)

123 Now I've gone and done it. Long time ago in Bethlehem the holy Bible says, is stuck in my brain.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 09:29 PM (Xx7dP)

124
Of course thinking about it, maybe Sorvino made those bad movies because Uncle Harvey made sure she wasn't getting any A list scripts.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at December 15, 2017 09:26 PM (4ErVI)

I'm thinking that at first, she got the good scripts and auditioned, but the producers got calls from Harvey and decided that they really needed a brunette for the part......

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 15, 2017 09:30 PM (eXA4G)

125 Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:21 PM (GsAUU)

For some reason I always read James Brown as John Brown.

Posted by: A Biohazard Bin at December 15, 2017 09:30 PM (gfU6H)

126 I'm curious. How many copies of the Deplorable cookbook have been sold?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at December 15, 2017 09:30 PM (OVRJp)

127 New Woke Magazine resents Taylor Swift for not being more like Trigglypuff.

Posted by: Hands at December 15, 2017 09:31 PM (EzdLW)

128 Off hazardous sock!

Posted by: Surfperch at December 15, 2017 09:31 PM (gfU6H)

129 Christmas music as only Tom Waits can do it:
Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis

https://youtu.be/STXF9PZkjSQ

Heartbreaking and darkly funny.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Booking Agent, Aero Pinochet at December 15, 2017 09:31 PM (fA1SL)

130 If you don't think like the New Yorker, you're a non-person.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 15, 2017 09:29 PM

Fuck The New Yorker in particular.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2017 09:32 PM (jfuOT)

131 Heartbreaking and darkly funny.
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Booking Agent, Aero Pinochet at December 15, 2017 09:31 PM (fA1SL)

--I'd never heard that before.

Thanks!

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:33 PM (GsAUU)

132 'They are just racist against ugly men': Hall of Famer Jose Canseco goes on bizarre Twitter rant claiming women only report sexual misconduct when it's an unattractive man

Posted by: Daily Mail at December 15, 2017 09:34 PM (ORnFV)

133 Posted by: junior at December 15, 2017 09:21 PM (rRwEI)

The CA state AG is just a glorified SJW. I have never heard of him doing anything that isn't political theater.

Posted by: Surfperch at December 15, 2017 09:34 PM (gfU6H)

134 Mira Sorvino's always been a cutie.

She did a little suspense-horror film called The Presence (2010) that I liked and prob'ly wouldn't have liked as much with a different actress in the lead.

Posted by: Hands at December 15, 2017 09:35 PM (EzdLW)

135 I think red states should give a Berlin blockade to NYC and see how they fair with their steady diet of fart sniffing and wine.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:35 PM (3BFzK)

136 By having Bill Clinton speak at his fundraiser, Andrew Cuomo is proving without a doubt that he is the dumbest politician on the planet.

The boy is retarded.

Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at December 15, 2017 09:35 PM (arhmY)

137 126 Cicero (@cicero)

Last number I heard this morning was 1,900. The cookbook made a profit it's first day.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at December 15, 2017 09:36 PM (hyuyC)

138 >>>The guy who investigates allegations of Congressmen's sexual assaults? Is himself being sued for the sexual assault of two women. Because, of course he is.

He doesn't understand this is Sweden or Canada. We don't allow Muslims to get away with this sh*t while waging lawfare against the rest of us.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 15, 2017 09:36 PM (/qEW2)

139 me likey lightoramma jamma

Posted by: booknlass at December 15, 2017 09:36 PM (CXrpl)

140 130 If you don't think like the New Yorker, you're a non-person.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at December 15, 2017 09:29 PM

Fuck The New Yorker in particular.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at December 15, 2017 09:32 PM (jfuOT)

--It's the New York Magazine, which (I think) is part of the Sunday NYT.

As bad as the New Yorker is, it can't touch the NYT.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:37 PM (GsAUU)

141 I find Taylor Swift kind of dull. Not terrible, just not memorable. She's pretty enough. Liked that song she did for The Hunger Games soundtrack. She's harmless.

The Left = Always Raging, Always Hating. The Revolution Never Ends!

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 15, 2017 09:37 PM (peJQi)

142 The boy is retarded.
Posted by: Adirondack Patriot at December 15, 2017 09:35 PM (arhmY)

I hear the voice of Foghorn Leghorn.

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 09:37 PM (Xx7dP)

143 This got me to thinking of the Mojo Nixon Christmas album, which led to "Elvis is Everywhere":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knc9LKjukSQ

We're all moving towards Elvisness!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:37 PM (qJtVm)

144 Diana Karl is still married to Elvis Costello. I saw her in concert last summer, she was great fun, really comfortable on the stage. Wonderful voice.

Posted by: Museisluse at December 15, 2017 09:37 PM (YgxEa)

145 132 'They are just racist against ugly men': Hall of Famer Jose Canseco goes on bizarre Twitter rant claiming women only report sexual misconduct when it's an unattractive man
Posted by: Daily Mail at December 15, 2017 09:34 PM (ORnFV)

--Jose Canseco with Twitter is like a chimp with a machine gun.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:37 PM (GsAUU)

146 The WA state AG is his twin. What a useless bunch.

Posted by: notsothoreau at December 15, 2017 09:38 PM (5HBd1)

147 They are just racist against ugly men': Hall of Famer Jose Canseco goes on bizarre Twitter rant claiming women only report sexual misconduct when it's an unattractive man
Posted by: Daily Mail at December 15, 2017 09:34 PM (ORnFV)

Not Racist... but factually accurate.

Its not Sexual Her Ass Meant when you WANT the sexual conduct...

Posted by: Don Q. at December 15, 2017 09:38 PM (NgKpN)

148 It has been a good week. The cookbook arrived and I got to see Mannheim Steamroller live. Thank you Bluebell, Weasel, and everyone who sent in a recipe to the cookbook.

Posted by: Catwrangler at December 15, 2017 09:39 PM (ucI+2)

149 "Elvis is in your mom!"

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living at December 15, 2017 09:39 PM (3DZIZ)

150 145 132 'They are just racist against ugly men': Hall of Famer Jose Canseco goes on bizarre Twitter rant claiming women only report sexual misconduct when it's an unattractive man
Posted by: Daily Mail at December 15, 2017 09:34 PM (ORnFV)

--Jose Canseco with Twitter is like a chimp with a machine gun.
Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:37 PM (GsAUU

Well.... a chimp with a machine gun is not necessarily a BAD thing...

I mean... if he is surrounded by Liberals... win/win...

Posted by: Don Q. at December 15, 2017 09:39 PM (NgKpN)

151 The guy who investigates allegations of Congressmen's sexual assaults? Is himself being sued for the sexual assault of two women. Because, of course he is.

He doesn't understand this is Sweden or Canada. We don't allow Muslims to get away with this sh*t while waging lawfare against the rest of us.
Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 15, 2017 09:36 PM (/qEW2)

-------

It is only in the last 11 months that we stopped allowing this. For the entiry reign of error that was McFuckstick, we did.

Thank you, PDT.

Posted by: Side draft at December 15, 2017 09:40 PM (ohP/V)

152 We're all moving towards Elvisness!
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:37 PM (qJtVm)

--Great song, great video.

I think I first saw the video on AL TV.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:40 PM (GsAUU)

153 132 'They are just racist against ugly men': Hall of Famer Jose Canseco goes on bizarre Twitter rant claiming women only report sexual misconduct when it's an unattractive man
Posted by: Daily Mail at December 15, 2017 09:34 PM (ORnFV)

*types*
*deletes*

/How many copies of "Fifty Shades of Gray" were sold?

Posted by: rickl at December 15, 2017 09:40 PM (sdi6R)

154 For James Brown fans, a good one, and actually true-

JB's wife #3 had done something that got her a visit from the FBI. (she sent JB drugs in the mail to Brazil. She was angry because he didn't bring her on the tour)

When the agents identified themselves, Mrs James Brown said "You can't arrest me! I have diplomatic immunity!"

???

"My husband is the King of Soul!!!"

Posted by: Miklos, JB promoter at December 15, 2017 09:41 PM (zCyNd)

155 150. Harambe death-squads.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Booking Agent, Aero Pinochet at December 15, 2017 09:41 PM (fA1SL)

156 Believe it or not I heard the Pogues and "fairytale from New York " yesterday. Apparently it is a very popular Christmas time song in Ireland and the U.K.

Posted by: Museisluse at December 15, 2017 09:41 PM (YgxEa)

157 they fair with their steady diet of fart sniffing and wine."

Don't forget - urban gardens! Yay!

Posted by: Anon a mouse at December 15, 2017 09:41 PM (MINbv)

158 Willowed:
691 I'm late to the conversation, but I'd like to chime in on the topic.

I'm a Navy veteran and have been a police officer in San Antonio for 25 years. What I have to say only pertains to SAPD since I don't have knowledge of other agencies.

Over the years I have had several friends killed in the line of duty. I have also seen bad officers get fired and some of the really bad ones have even done prison time. The bad ones are few.

I personally have never smoked marijuana nor have I taken any illegal drugs. We get drug tested often and every once in a while somebody pops positive and they are fired.

We don't cover for bad officers and we don't police ourselves. We have a civilian review board made up of SJW to keep an eye on us.

The body cameras and cameras in our patrol vehicles are our friends. It might surprise some of y'all, but the general public often lie to the police and specifically Internal Affairs. Since we got the cameras more officers have been exonerated than have been implicated.

We have annual training and part of our training is deescalation. None of us want to shoot anybody. The vast majority of us take pride in doing our job professionally and the citizens of San Antonio appear to appreciate the job we do.

The officers in the video that started this conversation were clearly wrong, but I don't understand people painting all police officers with the same brush.

Back to lurking.

Posted by: Officer Friendly at December 15, 2017 09:41 PM (nb8Yl)

159 144 Diana Karl is still married to Elvis Costello. I saw her in concert last summer, she was great fun, really comfortable on the stage. Wonderful voice.
Posted by: Museisluse at December 15, 2017 09:37 PM (YgxEa)

--I'm happy they're still together. So many of those marriages don't last.

I think she also treats her band very well.

All you need to know about Nanaimo, BC, is Nanaimo Bars and Ms. Krall.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:42 PM (GsAUU)

160 So Liv Tyler made Harvey happy?

Posted by: Jean at December 15, 2017 09:42 PM (QKE42)

161 Not Racist... but factually accurate.

Its not Sexual Her Ass Meant when you WANT the sexual conduct...

Posted by: Don Q. at December 15, 2017 09:38 PM (NgKpN)

======

B.I.N.G.O!

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:43 PM (3BFzK)

162 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knc9LKjukSQ

We're all moving towards Elvisness!
Posted by: All Hail Eris

Okay, now THAT's FUNNY!

Posted by: Bozo Conservative....living on the prison planet at December 15, 2017 09:43 PM (S6Pax)

163 Life accordion to Trump.

https://youtu.be/S65jqrHQi_c

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe today! Covfefe tomorrow! Covfefe forever! at December 15, 2017 09:43 PM (+y/Ru)

164 @153 /How many copies of "Fifty Shades of Gray" were sold?
-------------------

Not just how many were sold, but...

A few years ago I saw a list of "Top Twenty Books that People Lie About Reading". I.E. it was a list of books that people claimed to have read when they really hadn't.

50 Shades was about halfway down that list. I can't for the life of me understand why someone would feel the need to pretend that they'd read the book when they really hadn't.

Posted by: junior at December 15, 2017 09:44 PM (rRwEI)

165 Yay, Sara Carter is back!

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:45 PM (GsAUU)

166 Life accordion to Trump.

https://youtu.be/S65jqrHQi_c
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Covfefe today! Covfefe tomorrow! Covfefe forever! at December 15, 2017 09:43 PM (+y/Ru)

----------

Polka, polka, polka?

Posted by: Side draft at December 15, 2017 09:45 PM (ohP/V)

167 Bill: Hey Andrew, where's mah $500,000 speaking fee?

Cuomo: Don't be ridiculous Bill. You're both washed up. There's nothing to could do to benefit me. And ... *sobs* and anyway, I thought you were here because you loved me.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 15, 2017 09:45 PM (/qEW2)

168
"My husband is the King of Soul!!!"
Posted by: Miklos, JB promoter at December 15, 2017 09:41 PM (zCyNd)

--LMAO

I always liked The Hardest Working Man in Show Business because it was pretty much true.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:46 PM (GsAUU)

169 Merry Christmas Darling makes me cry; Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives and Blue Christmas by the King make me smile.

and certain moments in O Holy Night and Mary Did you Know cause a sob and gooseflesh. transcendence.

Posted by: booknlass at December 15, 2017 09:46 PM (CXrpl)

170 they fair with their steady diet of fart sniffing and wine."

Speaking of:

youtube.com/watch?v=TMTkedIUX8U

Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular at December 15, 2017 09:46 PM (NWiLs)

171 160 So Liv Tyler made Harvey happy?
Posted by: Jean at December 15, 2017 09:42 PM (QKE42)

Random question. Amazon is doing a LOTR series which is supposed to be kind of like Game of Thrones.
Does that mean naked elf maidens?

Posted by: Northernlurker at December 15, 2017 09:47 PM (Xx7dP)

172 50 Shades was about halfway down that list. I can't for the life of me understand why someone would feel the need to pretend that they'd read the book when they really hadn't.
Posted by: junior at December 15, 2017 09:44 PM (rRwEI)

I can.

Posted by: Barky the White Sox Super Fan at December 15, 2017 09:47 PM (GsAUU)

173 The moonbats at work have been saying the most racist things about Ajit Pai ever since the net neutrality vote.

Posted by: Surfperch's Phone at December 15, 2017 09:47 PM (gfU6H)

174 Life accordion to Trump

Funny. sorta.

Truth is in my nic link.
You will be amazed.

Posted by: Boris Aleksandar Oloafson at December 15, 2017 09:48 PM (KdDCu)

175 153 132 'They are just racist against ugly men': Hall of Famer Jose Canseco goes on bizarre Twitter rant claiming women only report sexual misconduct when it's an unattractive man
Posted by: Daily Mail at December 15, 2017 09:34 PM (ORnFV)

*types*
*deletes*

/How many copies of "Fifty Shades of Gray" were sold?
Posted by: rickl at December 15, 2017 09:40 PM (sdi6R)

Rich, young and handsome - gets the soccer moms all wet.
If Christian Gray was ugly and poor, it would be an episode of Criminal Minds.

Posted by: Insomniac - Nobody in Particular at December 15, 2017 09:48 PM (NWiLs)

176 156 Believe it or not I heard the Pogues and "fairytale from New York " yesterday. Apparently it is a very popular Christmas time song in Ireland and the U.K.
Posted by: Museisluse

About a decade ago, the BBC, in its infinite wisdom, was going to edit out "cheap lousy faggot" from that song because OFFENDED!!! The British public, God bless them, told the BBC to stop being gay and leave the song alone but did it with more swearing. The BBC backed off on editing it. I love The Pogues and play that song repeatedly this time of year. Its fantastic!

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 15, 2017 09:48 PM (peJQi)

177 Does that mean naked elf maidens"

*contemplates getting cable"

Posted by: Anon a mouse at December 15, 2017 09:48 PM (MINbv)

178 Also, a couple of days ago, Blue Origin flew a new rocket and capsule on a suborbital flight. They are planning to eventually carry paying passengers.

Here is a video taken from inside the capsule showing what you would see through the windows if you were aboard. The capsule also contained a crash test dummy nicknamed "Mannequin Skywalker".

https://www.geekwire.com/2017/dummy-blue-origin/

Posted by: rickl at December 15, 2017 09:49 PM (sdi6R)

179 The moonbats at work have been saying the most racist things about Ajit Pai ever since the net neutrality vote.
Posted by: Surfperch's Phone

Surprise, surprise, surprise!

NOT

Posted by: Bozo Conservative....living on the prison planet at December 15, 2017 09:49 PM (S6Pax)

180 In a just world Sara Carter would win a Pulitzer.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:49 PM (GsAUU)

181 Just ran the numbers at taxplancalculator.com. The conference bill would save me about $4000 a year. We're not the super rich either. I'm an IT engineer and my wife's a teacher. We will have two kids when this takes effect. We're pretty average middle to "lower upper middle" class folks.

There's a good chance this juices the economy over 5% annualized growth. That will tighten the labor market and probably put another $10-15k in my pocket annually in the next 3 years.

If that happens, Trump can tweet all the stupid shit he wants and he still gets re-elected in 2020.

Posted by: DanInMN at December 15, 2017 09:50 PM (6Hvz5)

182 most racist things about Ajit Pai ever since the net neutrality vote."

Yeah, there's been a great deal of that

Posted by: Anon a mouse at December 15, 2017 09:50 PM (MINbv)

183 50 Shades was about halfway down that list. I can't for the life of me understand why someone would feel the need to pretend that they'd read the book when they really hadn't.
Posted by: junior at December 15, 2017 09:44 PM (rRwEI)
---
My guess is that "A Brief History of Time" is on/near the top of that list.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:50 PM (qJtVm)

184 Saw there Mira Sorvino films. She sucked. I blame Harvey less than than her lack of talent.

Posted by: Lee at December 15, 2017 09:51 PM (f2kh8)

185 Officer Friendly at December 15, 2017 09:41 PM (nb8Y)

=======

You got that right!

Don't lurk, that was righteous.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:52 PM (3BFzK)

186
Tortelvis

Posted by: Al Franken at December 15, 2017 09:52 PM (IqV8l)

187 Thank you Officer Friendly.

Posted by: JAS at December 15, 2017 09:52 PM (7JbXq)

188 they fair with their steady diet of fart sniffing and wine."

We will just convert Central Park into collectivized farmland, Comrade!

Posted by: Major DeBolshevik at December 15, 2017 09:52 PM (gfU6H)

189 About a decade ago, the BBC, in its infinite wisdom, was going to edit "

Money for Nothing met the banhammer several times...

Posted by: Anon a mouse at December 15, 2017 09:52 PM (MINbv)

190 i read cat people and thought it was a well written and a reasonable account of an encounter between two immature people.

Posted by: vivi at December 15, 2017 09:53 PM (11H2y)

191 Saw there Mira Sorvino films. She sucked. I blame Harvey less than than her lack of talent.

============

That is just too easy. I see at least twelve double entendres (sp).

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:53 PM (3BFzK)

192 Taylor Swift knows not to shit where she eats. Quick, everyone, rip her to shreds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKPusRALbJQ

Posted by: no good deed at December 15, 2017 09:53 PM (eIQHF)

193 I only wish I had big fucking tax credits back when my children were school-age.

Posted by: JAS at December 15, 2017 09:54 PM (7JbXq)

194 Don't lurk, that was righteous.
Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:52 PM (3BFzK)

-- +1

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 09:54 PM (GsAUU)

195 I think red states should give a Berlin blockade to NYC and see how they fair with their steady diet of fart sniffing and wine.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:35 PM (3BFzK)

Just blow the bridges and send in Kurt Russell.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Divison at December 15, 2017 09:54 PM (aMlLZ)

196 >>>Jim Acosta or the Weekly Standard? It turns out, both -- Jim Acosta repeated the same "Trump said the FBI's actions were disgraceful while en route to a speech to police officers" talking point.

What Obama did to the FBI and local LE was worse. Trying to remake it or hobble it for his own purposes.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 15, 2017 09:54 PM (/qEW2)

197 Mira Sorvino was cute in her day, but I remember when she did a topless scene as Marilyn Monroe, and it was a disappointment. My heart wasn't the only thing sagging, IFYKWIM.

Posted by: gewa76 at December 15, 2017 09:55 PM (8HVXo)

198 Zzzzzzzzzz

Posted by: Slumberin' Sessions at December 15, 2017 09:56 PM (gfU6H)

199 >>>Oh, one more thing: Supposedly -- this sounds made-up to me, but whatever, supposedly -- someone's making a movie called Do They Know It's Murder?

This too is the story of Seth Rich's parents.

Posted by: Steve and Cold Bear at December 15, 2017 09:56 PM (/qEW2)

200 Posted by: Officer Friendly at December 15, 2017 09:41 PM (nb8Yl)

Thank you.

Posted by: Roc Ingersol at December 15, 2017 09:56 PM (2DOZq)

201 Accidentally saw the beginning of Sportscenter(the football game ended and I wasn't paying attention),immediately Dan LeRetard sucking Colon Kaeperdick off...

Posted by: steevy at December 15, 2017 09:56 PM (LiyEm)

202 189 About a decade ago, the BBC, in its infinite wisdom, was going to edit "

Money for Nothing met the banhammer several times...
Posted by: Anon a mouse

Mark Knopfler himself has self edited that song. Stupid but its his song. Still love Dire Straits though.

Posted by: Puddleglum at December 15, 2017 09:56 PM (peJQi)

203 197 Mira Sorvino was cute in her day, but I remember when she did a topless scene as Marilyn Monroe, and it was a disappointment. My heart wasn't the only thing sagging, IFYKWIM.

---------

Well, your balls too. That goes without saying.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at December 15, 2017 09:57 PM (OVRJp)

204 I deeply suspect that Trump can do the Elvis lip.

And will, at the appointed time.

Posted by: Miklos, from Tupelo at December 15, 2017 09:57 PM (zCyNd)

205 Le Nood Before Xxxmas

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at December 15, 2017 09:57 PM (qJtVm)

206 I have tax plan calculator in my nic.

Posted by: MAGA at December 15, 2017 09:58 PM (3svUe)

207 I started to watch Deep Impact the other night and I had to change it.I just could not get past Tea Leoni as the MSNBC reporter getting the big scoop...MSNBC..

Posted by: steevy at December 15, 2017 09:59 PM (LiyEm)

208 BTW, one of those three Mira Sorvino films was the dog she won the Oscar (TM) for. It was truly dreadful. The worst Woody Allen movie ever.

Posted by: Lee at December 15, 2017 09:59 PM (f2kh8)

209 North Dakota State is whooping Sam Houston State's ass.

Jackrabbits vs. Dukes tomorrow.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 10:00 PM (GsAUU)

210 Larry Correia has a new poll up on his Facebook page. The choices are -

Die Hard = Christmas Movie
I'm a communist

Posted by: junior at December 15, 2017 10:00 PM (rRwEI)

211 I'm so woke I'm staying up past bedtime!

What's that mom...fine I'll go to sleep.

Bedtime is a heteronormative patriarchal construct!

Posted by: Adult Child SJW at December 15, 2017 10:00 PM (gfU6H)

212 Romy and Michele's High School Reunion - my sister, tall, blonde, grew up in Scottsdale, WAS Michelle. She still gets kinda steamed if I tell her that movie was a pseudo-biography of her life. But then she thinks and says "well hey, she DID look good."

Posted by: Tom Servo at December 15, 2017 10:01 PM (V2Yro)

213 Mark Knopfler himself has self edited that song. Stupid but its his song. Still love Dire Straits though.
Posted by: Puddleglum at December 15, 2017 09:56 PM (peJQi)

--Editing it is silly because the whole song is quotation, not MK's own thoughts.

Posted by: logprof at December 15, 2017 10:01 PM (GsAUU)

214 I still have my Charlie Brown Christmas LP from when I was a wee-garrett.
Posted by: garrett at December 15, 2017

. . .

The Vince Guaraldi one? That thing is pure gold.

Posted by: Bear with Assymetrical Balls at December 15, 2017 10:04 PM (H5knJ)

215 135 I think red states should give a Berlin blockade to NYC and see how they fair with their steady diet of fart sniffing and wine.

Posted by: Jukin the Deplorable and Profoundly Unserious at December 15, 2017 09:35 PM (3BFzK)

Unfortunately they've got a harbor.

Of course, we could mine it.

Someone's going to have to get JJ and Ace out first.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at December 15, 2017 10:05 PM (4ErVI)

216 Fuck Bill Clinton and his stroke-face.

Posted by: 1921 C DRUM at December 15, 2017 10:10 PM (h7sWp)

217 Officer Friendly, just move to Bulverde and would love to meet for coffee. Retired CA LEO. Contact at deb(no space)hanlon at the gmail. Back to lurking.

Posted by: debh at December 15, 2017 10:12 PM (0ULfQ)

218 Someone's going to have to get JJ and Ace out first.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis

Escape from New York II, Electric Boogaloo!

or

The Morons Take Manhatten!

Posted by: Bozo Conservative....living on the prison planet at December 15, 2017 10:17 PM (S6Pax)

219 Escape from New York II, Electric Boogaloo!

or

The Morons Take Manhatten!
Posted by: Bozo Conservative....living on the prison planet at December 15, 2017 10:17 PM (S6Pax)

Ace Pliskin

Posted by: Keith at December 15, 2017 10:17 PM (USf3s)

220 The shelves are actually a collapsible para glider. Perfectly airworthy if properly assembled.

Posted by: Keith at December 15, 2017 10:19 PM (USf3s)

221 Goddessoftheclassroom at December 15, 2017 09:21 PM (vLoLa)
------
LOL.

Posted by: andycanuck at December 15, 2017 10:24 PM (QCX64)

222 I only wish I had big fucking tax credits back when my children were school-age.

Posted by: JAS

There's this little blue pill

Posted by: Jean at December 15, 2017 11:20 PM (yM/Yl)

223 Give it a listen and try *not* moving your feet:

https://youtu.be/Lg5hsawq14w

Wednesday Aadams approves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ78TS1tHJ8

Posted by: bill-o at December 16, 2017 04:31 AM (b7p1b)

224 Test

Posted by: Jim at December 16, 2017 11:17 AM (rnwV8)

225 I tried to post this the other day but had issues. The LA Speed check sounds suspicious. The civilian pilot would have been on a VHF frequency, the fighter pilot would have been on UHF, and they couldn't have heard each other talking to the controller. Their ground speed checks, overheard by the Blackbird WSO, would have been coincidental. The WSO wasn't teaching the fighter pilot a lesson for being a jerk, he was the jerk.

Posted by: Jim at December 16, 2017 11:20 AM (rnwV8)

226 "You know, Mira Sorvino"

Who?

**Looks at pictures on intertube**

Meh....

Posted by: HeftyJo at December 16, 2017 11:41 AM (oIGwZ)

Processing 0.03, elapsed 0.0335 seconds.
15 queries taking 0.0133 seconds, 235 records returned.
Page size 117 kb.
Powered by Minx 0.8 beta.