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Happy Monday.
The Supreme Court is still leaking like crazy, if this unsourced report-cum-analysis is any indication. The Chief Justice's late switch in the Obamacare case, along with his attempt to strong-arm Justice Kennedy into switching too, looks to leave long-term problems. BTW, I never understood why people were claiming that these leaks came from the liberals or from liberal clerks. This is very obviously coming from the conservative wing of the court, which is seriously, perhaps irrecoverably, pissed off at the Chief Justice. President Obama will give a Rose Garden speech today calling for extending the Bush tax cuts for another year, but only for people making less than $250,000. As you know, the GOP is pushing to permanently extend the Bush tax cuts for all Americans. Each time Obama went up against the GOP on this before, he caved and approved the tax cuts for all, but only after lying his ass off about it. The Romney camp raised $106.1 million last month and has $160 million cash on hand. The Obama folks haven't released their June numbers, but Democrats say that Obama was out-raised, just like in May. The interesting number would be Obama's expenses. Even though he's been making taxpayer-funded trips to avoid paying full cost for travel, the word is that Obama's already spending more than he's taking in.Comments
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I'm going to get it in early: Barack Obama is a Stuttering Clusterf*ck of a Miserable Tyrant.
Good morning, fellow serfs, and God Bless America.
Good morning, fellow serfs, and God Bless America.
Posted by: Miller at July 09, 2012 06:55 AM (S4iiU)
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You're supposed to warn the ONT that THC is up.
Posted by: teej at July 09, 2012 06:55 AM (xhupI)
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THC is up
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at July 09, 2012 06:56 AM (mFxQX)
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And in other news, Kate Uptons bosons are still fabulous.
Happy Monday morons.
Happy Monday morons.
Posted by: VW Zao at July 09, 2012 06:56 AM (vWZa0)
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Now no one will see my home run (caught it that time) Derby comment.
What the hell do I pay you guys for anyway.
What the hell do I pay you guys for anyway.
Posted by: teej at July 09, 2012 06:57 AM (xhupI)
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Hmm. Link to Supremes gives "404 Not Found" error.
Posted by: DieTrying at July 09, 2012 06:58 AM (MMK/s)
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Every advertisement opposing Obama is to be called disrespectful of the Office of the Presidency, and/or "a threat to the President."
Huntsville, Utah -- Weber County Sheriff Lt. Mark Lowther told Fox 13 News his department
contacted the Secret Service after some residents expressed concern the
float was a threat to the President.
Huntsville, Utah -- Weber County Sheriff Lt. Mark Lowther told Fox 13 News his department
contacted the Secret Service after some residents expressed concern the
float was a threat to the President.
Posted by: maverick muse at July 09, 2012 07:00 AM (BAnPT)
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Yeah. Never really knew who Kate Upton was. The gal in the Hatreds commercial eh? Okay, guess I'd lick the mustard off her chin IYKWIMAITYD.
Posted by: teej at July 09, 2012 07:00 AM (xhupI)
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With Chief Injustice Roberts at the helm it's the Supine Court.
Posted by: ontherocks at July 09, 2012 07:01 AM (aZ6ew)
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 07:01 AM (Yhu4q)
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A telling graph from the St. Louis Fed via Greg Mankiw's blog: a graph of the so-called recovery
http://tinyurl.com/7lxlz7k
http://tinyurl.com/7lxlz7k
Posted by: Whiskey Mike at July 09, 2012 07:02 AM (q++hH)
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Andrew Coyne: How Canada broke up with theU.S.
http://tinyurl.com/cg2jqnv
I only post this op-ed because I laughed my ass off reading it.
http://tinyurl.com/cg2jqnv
I only post this op-ed because I laughed my ass off reading it.
Posted by: Rob at July 09, 2012 07:02 AM (4ixH5)
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F#&k&ng phone. Wouldn't accept Hardee's? Spit.
Posted by: teej at July 09, 2012 07:02 AM (xhupI)
Posted by: Rob at July 09, 2012 07:03 AM (4ixH5)
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Okay, gotta get ready. Thanks for the heads up VA.
Tell Vic hi for me.
Tell Vic hi for me.
Posted by: teej at July 09, 2012 07:04 AM (xhupI)
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All your hatreds are belong to us
All your hatreds are belong to us
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at July 09, 2012 07:06 AM (mFxQX)
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Oh, good. Another round of class warfare from the Rose Garden, ignoring the small business people who often are over that 250,000 threshold.
One thing that cheers me is that like everyone else, CBS radio called them the BUSH tax cuts, which I know sets Obama's teeth on edge.
One thing that cheers me is that like everyone else, CBS radio called them the BUSH tax cuts, which I know sets Obama's teeth on edge.
Posted by: Miss Marple at July 09, 2012 07:09 AM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Gabriel Malor at July 09, 2012 07:09 AM (DhD8T)
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If Romney really needs the libertarian swing vote, a solid VP choice would be NM Gov. Johnson, removing the only alternative candidate on the general ballot, avoiding the defeat GHWB suffered without votes drawn by Perot.
"With 'freedom' in fashion, is libertarianism back?"
By PAULINE ARRILLAGA, Associated Press, Las Vegas, July 7
"With 'freedom' in fashion, is libertarianism back?"
By PAULINE ARRILLAGA, Associated Press, Las Vegas, July 7
Posted by: maverick muse at July 09, 2012 07:25 AM (BAnPT)
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Today's celebrity birthdays:
The 14th Amendment
Donald Rumsfeld (Sec of Def #13 & #21)
Oliver Sacks (genius)
Brian Dennehy (a mountain of a man)
Richard Roundtree (threatened to turn bars into car washes)
Bon Scott (did dirty deeds dirt cheap)
O.J. Simpson (finally where he belongs)
Chris Cooper (good actor)
John Tesh ("a blond Frankenstein" - H. Stern)
Jimmy Smits (does he regret appearing in the SW prequels?)
Tom Hanks (Obama shill)
Marc Almond (1/2 of Soft Cell)
Kelly McGillis ("Whacking's not much use on a farm.")
Courtney Love (a mess)
Fred Savage (proto-Leno)
Linda Park ("she put the ho in Hoshi")
Lucia Micarelli (fiddler)
The 14th Amendment
Donald Rumsfeld (Sec of Def #13 & #21)
Oliver Sacks (genius)
Brian Dennehy (a mountain of a man)
Richard Roundtree (threatened to turn bars into car washes)
Bon Scott (did dirty deeds dirt cheap)
O.J. Simpson (finally where he belongs)
Chris Cooper (good actor)
John Tesh ("a blond Frankenstein" - H. Stern)
Jimmy Smits (does he regret appearing in the SW prequels?)
Tom Hanks (Obama shill)
Marc Almond (1/2 of Soft Cell)
Kelly McGillis ("Whacking's not much use on a farm.")
Courtney Love (a mess)
Fred Savage (proto-Leno)
Linda Park ("she put the ho in Hoshi")
Lucia Micarelli (fiddler)
Posted by: Gran at July 09, 2012 07:25 AM (p8FXV)
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Today's celebrity deathdays:
Edmund Burke
Zachary Taylor (POTUS #12)
Earl Warren (SCOTUS CJ #14, CA Gov #30)
The victims of PanAm Flight 759 (145 + 8 on the ground)
Eric Sevareid ("He says everything's A-OK, and there you have it, in a nutshell.")
Melvin Belli ("As you believe, so shall you do, so shall you do.")
Rod Steiger
Isabel Sanford (moved on up)
Kevin Hagen (Doc Baker)
RIP.
Edmund Burke
Zachary Taylor (POTUS #12)
Earl Warren (SCOTUS CJ #14, CA Gov #30)
The victims of PanAm Flight 759 (145 + 8 on the ground)
Eric Sevareid ("He says everything's A-OK, and there you have it, in a nutshell.")
Melvin Belli ("As you believe, so shall you do, so shall you do.")
Rod Steiger
Isabel Sanford (moved on up)
Kevin Hagen (Doc Baker)
RIP.
Posted by: Gran at July 09, 2012 07:27 AM (p8FXV)
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The SCOAMF is closing Nine Border Patrol offices:
http://www.wmal.com/article.asp? id=2489448&SPID=40282
Illegals are apparently part of the Democrat base.
http://www.wmal.com/article.asp? id=2489448&SPID=40282
Illegals are apparently part of the Democrat base.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 07:29 AM (aGX9l)
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at July 09, 2012 07:35 AM (mFxQX)
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This is very obviously coming from the conservative wing of the court, which is seriously, perhaps irrecoverably, pissed off at the Chief Justice.
Wait, people think this is coming from the left wing? I've assumed two things: first - that these leaks are coming from Kennedy and/or Scalia, possibly even directly and two - that this has fundamentally altered the relationship of the justices no matter who is leaking as leaks like this are unheard of.
I've also been pondering the decision more and the more I ponder, the more convinced I become that this didn't actually decide anything. The Roberts argument, such as it is, is that the mandate is constitutional under the taxing authority. That is different than saying explicitly that it is a tax. Now, there may be such an explicit statement in the decision as I haven't reread it. But if not, then I think there may be grounds for a dec action by some entity having to start implementing the 2014 requirements now to say "well, yes or no, is it a tax?" I admit that this is because I want the Obama admin to have to go on record and explicitly state that this is a tax. Not that there still won't be those Dems who say it's not, but still.
Wait, people think this is coming from the left wing? I've assumed two things: first - that these leaks are coming from Kennedy and/or Scalia, possibly even directly and two - that this has fundamentally altered the relationship of the justices no matter who is leaking as leaks like this are unheard of.
I've also been pondering the decision more and the more I ponder, the more convinced I become that this didn't actually decide anything. The Roberts argument, such as it is, is that the mandate is constitutional under the taxing authority. That is different than saying explicitly that it is a tax. Now, there may be such an explicit statement in the decision as I haven't reread it. But if not, then I think there may be grounds for a dec action by some entity having to start implementing the 2014 requirements now to say "well, yes or no, is it a tax?" I admit that this is because I want the Obama admin to have to go on record and explicitly state that this is a tax. Not that there still won't be those Dems who say it's not, but still.
Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 07:36 AM (Gk3SS)
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The Supreme Court is still leaking like crazy, if this unsourced report-cum-analysis is any indication
I've never had Supreme Court analysis sound so dirty.
I've never had Supreme Court analysis sound so dirty.
Posted by: nickless at July 09, 2012 07:42 AM (MMC8r)
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>>I've also been pondering the decision more and the more I ponder, the
more convinced I become that this didn't actually decide anything.
The POS is still in place. That was a decision.
more convinced I become that this didn't actually decide anything.
The POS is still in place. That was a decision.
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 07:42 AM (Yhu4q)
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at July 09, 2012 07:46 AM (mFxQX)
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I admit that this is because I want the Obama admin
to have to go on record and explicitly state that this is a tax. Not
that there still won't be those Dems who say it's not, but still.
Posted by: alexthechick
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meh.. even if they admit it is a tax.. it is only a tax on what they term "freeloaders". There are a lot of voters, even conservatives, who will feel sympathetic to that.
It's really not much of a winning argument.
to have to go on record and explicitly state that this is a tax. Not
that there still won't be those Dems who say it's not, but still.
Posted by: alexthechick
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meh.. even if they admit it is a tax.. it is only a tax on what they term "freeloaders". There are a lot of voters, even conservatives, who will feel sympathetic to that.
It's really not much of a winning argument.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 09, 2012 07:48 AM (UTq/I)
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I understand the other justices refer to John Roberts as 'junior' behind his back.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 07:48 AM (aGX9l)
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I think that's one reason it's a particularly rotten decision. Sort of like OJ's book about "IF" I killed Nicole... Dread Justice Roberts is saying "IF" this was a tax... which effectively makes it a tax, but he's too chicken***t to come out and say it.
I think that's one reason it's a particularly rotten decision. Sort of like OJ's book about "IF" I killed Nicole... Dread Justice Roberts is saying "IF" this was a tax... which effectively makes it a tax, but he's too chicken***t to come out and say it.
Posted by: BurtTC at July 09, 2012 07:51 AM (2pG7H)
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I am leaning towards Crawford's source being Kennedy or one of his clerks and the cynic in me feels the leaks are not entirely due to anger at Roberts. In terms of the leaks resulting from anger, the leaks (true or not) emphasize Kennedy's role in the process. It was said that Kennedy was visibly angry over the decision to uphold ObamaCare and we know he felt strongly enough about this case to read the dissent. As for a secondary motive, I could see Kennedy using this as an opportunity to redeem himself. It it also not far-fetched to believe ego is playing a role in all this.
Posted by: Miss80sBaby at July 09, 2012 07:54 AM (d6QMz)
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Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 07:36 AM (Gk3SS)
I agree that this decision has fundamentally altered the relationships on the SCOTUS. We do have legal scholars on the bench, and ignoring the unconstitutionality of the decision, it was a poorly crafted, illogical and inconsistent legal argument. It has tarnished the reputation of a court that is reeling from recent bad decisions (Kelo). I am sure that at least two of the justices are embarrassed!
As for the non-decision decision aspect? Nah, the law stands, and that means that we are well and truly fucked unless Romney wins and promptly signs a repeal...and then unleashes the market in health care.
I agree that this decision has fundamentally altered the relationships on the SCOTUS. We do have legal scholars on the bench, and ignoring the unconstitutionality of the decision, it was a poorly crafted, illogical and inconsistent legal argument. It has tarnished the reputation of a court that is reeling from recent bad decisions (Kelo). I am sure that at least two of the justices are embarrassed!
As for the non-decision decision aspect? Nah, the law stands, and that means that we are well and truly fucked unless Romney wins and promptly signs a repeal...and then unleashes the market in health care.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at July 09, 2012 07:58 AM (nEUpB)
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Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 07:48 AM (aGX9l)
Size of his penis or size of his intellect...or both?
Size of his penis or size of his intellect...or both?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at July 09, 2012 07:59 AM (nEUpB)
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Romney up by three!
Posted by: Ten at July 09, 2012 08:01 AM (56DAY)
Posted by: lan sing at July 09, 2012 08:02 AM (9/NoY)
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34Romney up by three!
I can't help but think that if it's this close in July, it'll be a landslide of epic proportions against the JEF come Nov.
With a caveat: as long as the GOP doesn't play true to form and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
34Romney up by three!
I can't help but think that if it's this close in July, it'll be a landslide of epic proportions against the JEF come Nov.
With a caveat: as long as the GOP doesn't play true to form and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Posted by: Marybeth at July 09, 2012 08:06 AM (fkaOH)
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With a caveat: as long as the GOP doesn't play true to form and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.Posted by: Marybeth at July 09, 2012 08:06 AM (fkaOH)
Yeah, Bob Dole says good luck with that.
Yeah, Bob Dole says good luck with that.
Posted by: Bob Dole at July 09, 2012 08:09 AM (sbV1u)
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With a caveat: as long as the GOP doesn't play true to form and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Posted by: Marybeth at July 09, 2012 08:06 AM (fkaOH)
They're spending like drunken sailors right now. I know swing voters don't know or care about that, but I do.
Posted by: Marybeth at July 09, 2012 08:06 AM (fkaOH)
They're spending like drunken sailors right now. I know swing voters don't know or care about that, but I do.
Posted by: Scobface at July 09, 2012 08:10 AM (IoNBC)
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We have other universal service things that the government has imposed along with fees and or taxes, and they are not challenged on Constitutionality.
Electricity and phone service. But the government makes those utilities make it available to you - they don't require you to buy the product, only that you have the option. Universal service increases liberty because it increases your choices.
ACA reduces your choices. Because if you don't buy it, you get "taxed." That doesn't make any sense.
Electricity and phone service. But the government makes those utilities make it available to you - they don't require you to buy the product, only that you have the option. Universal service increases liberty because it increases your choices.
ACA reduces your choices. Because if you don't buy it, you get "taxed." That doesn't make any sense.
Posted by: Golan Globus at July 09, 2012 08:10 AM (/1U3u)
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With a caveat: as long as the GOP doesn't play true to form and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Posted by: Marybeth at July 09, 2012 08:06 AM (fkaOH)
Whew, dodged that bullet! Republicans don't have any history of this.
Oh, wait...
Posted by: Marybeth at July 09, 2012 08:06 AM (fkaOH)
Whew, dodged that bullet! Republicans don't have any history of this.
Oh, wait...
Posted by: Golan Globus at July 09, 2012 08:12 AM (/1U3u)
Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at July 09, 2012 08:14 AM (OWjjx)
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As per my post of earlier this week, they're still talking on the talk shows about Romney being down by 9 in the swing states like OH, with calls to retool the campaign and get a positive message out about Romney's economic plan. 40% think Obama has one, while only 27% think Romney does. How one could arrive at that conclusion is absolutely beyond me, but there it is.
I think Romney has a simplified version of his 59-point plan in the can, and is just waiting until what he perceives as the correct time to deploy it.
I think Romney has a simplified version of his 59-point plan in the can, and is just waiting until what he perceives as the correct time to deploy it.
Posted by: pep at July 09, 2012 08:14 AM (YXmuI)
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So, will John Roberts now try to mend fences with the conservative wing, or go full retard and join the libs?
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 08:14 AM (aGX9l)
Posted by: Marybeth at July 09, 2012 08:14 AM (fkaOH)
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And I think nobody here can justifiably accuse me of being a Romneeyore.
Posted by: pep at July 09, 2012 08:15 AM (YXmuI)
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Welcome to another week at the AOSHQ: Unofficial Home of the Eeyore. Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at July 09, 2012 08:14 AM (OWjjx)
No, it's the OFFICIAL home of the Eeyore.
We bought the rights off of A.A. Milne years ago.
No, it's the OFFICIAL home of the Eeyore.
We bought the rights off of A.A. Milne years ago.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:15 AM (sbV1u)
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41 Welcome to another week at the AOSHQ: Unofficial Home of the Eeyore.
Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at July 09, 2012 08:14 AM (OWjjx)
Right. Let's criticize Democrats for their profligate waste, and pretend Republicans aren't doing the same thing.
Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at July 09, 2012 08:14 AM (OWjjx)
Right. Let's criticize Democrats for their profligate waste, and pretend Republicans aren't doing the same thing.
Posted by: Scobface at July 09, 2012 08:15 AM (IoNBC)
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Justice Kennedy seems most likely, out of resentment about that "arm-twisting" that nobody seems curious about.
Posted by: Daybreaker at July 09, 2012 08:16 AM (EXaMz)
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Right. Let's criticize Democrats for their profligate waste, and pretend Republicans aren't doing the same thing.
Right. Mao and George Washington both suffered defeats because of military miscalculations, so really, no difference.
Right. Mao and George Washington both suffered defeats because of military miscalculations, so really, no difference.
Posted by: pep at July 09, 2012 08:17 AM (YXmuI)
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A telling graph from the St. Louis Fed via Greg Mankiw's blog: a graph of the so-called recovery"
Take away all government employees from those statistics and we are truly fucked. I've pointed out before we are now at the rubicon of equality between producers and takers. That's why Obama's numbers stay the way they are, people don't vote against their own self interests, we can only hope they don't vote.
A telling graph from the St. Louis Fed via Greg Mankiw's blog: a graph of the so-called recovery"
Take away all government employees from those statistics and we are truly fucked. I've pointed out before we are now at the rubicon of equality between producers and takers. That's why Obama's numbers stay the way they are, people don't vote against their own self interests, we can only hope they don't vote.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 08:17 AM (GZitp)
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Boner is correct, Romney because he isn't that JEF
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at July 09, 2012 08:18 AM (mFxQX)
Posted by: Scobface at July 09, 2012 08:18 AM (IoNBC)
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Take away all government employees from those statistics and we are truly fucked. I've pointed out before we are now at the rubicon of equality between producers and takers. Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 08:17 AM (GZitp)
Hey! I produce!
I produce....paperwork.
Hey! I produce!
I produce....paperwork.
Posted by: Typical Government Employee at July 09, 2012 08:20 AM (sbV1u)
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Barry likes saying "Bush Tax Cuts" cuz they for rich people. Barry Tax Cuts for everybody, but not doo doo head rich people. Pass the syrup! Barry likes syrup on his waffles!
Barry likes saying "Bush Tax Cuts" cuz they for rich people. Barry Tax Cuts for everybody, but not doo doo head rich people. Pass the syrup! Barry likes syrup on his waffles!
Posted by: Barry Syrup at July 09, 2012 08:20 AM (mxnUd)
Posted by: Ozzie at July 09, 2012 08:21 AM (duESn)
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Logic isn't your strong suit, I see. Posted by: Scobface at July 09, 2012 08:18 AM (IoNBC)
He's actually using an argumentum ad absurdum. Looking at it, it's not all that "out there" either.
He's actually using an argumentum ad absurdum. Looking at it, it's not all that "out there" either.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:21 AM (sbV1u)
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Barry likes waffelatim ad syrupim! You guys are really smartum cum assum. More waffles please!
Posted by: Barry Syrup at July 09, 2012 08:26 AM (mxnUd)
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Ernie didn't come down for breakfast, but I did after a night of hot monkey sex with Betty White. The old broad still gives a mean blow job. Has anyone seen the young chick with big hooter's named Kate something?
Ernie didn't come down for breakfast, but I did after a night of hot monkey sex with Betty White. The old broad still gives a mean blow job. Has anyone seen the young chick with big hooter's named Kate something?
Posted by: Abe Vigoda at July 09, 2012 08:26 AM (hvwLi)
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So the Court is divided and bitter? Welcome to America circa 2012 pal!
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 09, 2012 08:27 AM (05RcU)
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"Obama's already spending more than he's taking in."
What else is new?
He's spending as much of our (taxpayers') money as he can by double teaming his trips, too. But that isn't new either.
Rather than comparing money raised this time, we ought to be comparing money spent.
"Obama's already spending more than he's taking in."
What else is new?
He's spending as much of our (taxpayers') money as he can by double teaming his trips, too. But that isn't new either.
Rather than comparing money raised this time, we ought to be comparing money spent.
Posted by: Retread at July 09, 2012 08:27 AM (I2fq9)
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Did Barry say please? I meant before I have you sent to waffle farm!
Posted by: Barry Syrup at July 09, 2012 08:27 AM (mxnUd)
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Government workers don't produce as much as they regulate the activity of others, inevitably to the downside.
Posted by: nickless at July 09, 2012 08:27 AM (MMC8r)
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Crawford's source also contradicts the Salon source in that they claim the dissent was crafted to in the hopes that CJ Roberts would return to his original position regarding the mandate. So her source does not want anyone to believe that Roberts took part in crafting the dissent even if he did.
Posted by: Miss80sBaby at July 09, 2012 08:28 AM (d6QMz)
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Oh for crying out loud. Bammy's going to be giving ANOTHER speech? At least it's a Rose Garden speech, so hopefully we'll get to see more flies crawling all over his horrible face. Or maybe we'll get a fleeting glimpse of that rodent that kept zipping back and forth in front ofhis podium earlier in his reign. Or maybe one of the "reporters" in the press corps will shout out a question that gives Obama a hissy fit. Those are fun.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 08:28 AM (4df7R)
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Ernie didn't come down for breakfast, but I did after a night of hot monkey sex with Betty White. The old broad still gives a mean blow job. Posted by: Abe Vigoda at July 09, 2012 08:26 AM (hvwLi)
Ugh. There's a visual I didn't need before breakfast. The thought of all that excess dermal tissue flapping in the breeze is giving me vertigo.
And nausea....lots of nausea
Ugh. There's a visual I didn't need before breakfast. The thought of all that excess dermal tissue flapping in the breeze is giving me vertigo.
And nausea....lots of nausea
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:29 AM (sbV1u)
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Roberts will famously go down in history as one of the most loathsome, cowardly justices. But it does not stop there. The SCOTUS has lost an incredible amount of respect and legitimacy with a majority of the public whom it serves.
This won't subside. It will only get worse for Roberts and the court. Most people no longer trust or has any confidence in their judgment.
Roberts decisions and the reason for doing so have nothing to do with the law. Any laymen reading his contra-intellectual opinion along with other expert constitutional analysis can determine for themselves his opinion has nothing to do with our Constitution.
Roberts decision is nothing but abject stupidity and politics from an unelected branch of our government. Not only has Roberts disgraced the court and distorted its constitutional role, but he has displayed it is no longer a trusted, impartial constitutional arbiter. He has completed the liberal dream of a shadow government that uses the law to dilute and effectively amend our Constitution by extraordinary means.
This won't subside. It will only get worse for Roberts and the court. Most people no longer trust or has any confidence in their judgment.
Roberts decisions and the reason for doing so have nothing to do with the law. Any laymen reading his contra-intellectual opinion along with other expert constitutional analysis can determine for themselves his opinion has nothing to do with our Constitution.
Roberts decision is nothing but abject stupidity and politics from an unelected branch of our government. Not only has Roberts disgraced the court and distorted its constitutional role, but he has displayed it is no longer a trusted, impartial constitutional arbiter. He has completed the liberal dream of a shadow government that uses the law to dilute and effectively amend our Constitution by extraordinary means.
Posted by: EXILE at July 09, 2012 08:29 AM (O0lVq)
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AF1 has 7 kinds of syrup! And, Barry gets frequent flyer points!
Posted by: Barry Syrup at July 09, 2012 08:29 AM (mxnUd)
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I think this election is going to be very close. Why? Moochers just about outnumber producers.
People vote their pocketbooks. Come November the voters are going to vote for the party they think will put the most money in their pocket.
For conservatives that means voting for those that propose less government, enabling you to keep more of your heard-earned money.
For moochers that means voting for more government. Moochers include, but are not limited to welfare recipients, government employees (but I repeat myself), government contractors, teachers, union members, government contractors, and spouses of all the above. Add in 90+% of the black population voting for Obama, plus most of the Hispanic vote and we get an enormous voting bloc for Obama and his fellow travelers.
People vote their pocketbooks. Come November the voters are going to vote for the party they think will put the most money in their pocket.
For conservatives that means voting for those that propose less government, enabling you to keep more of your heard-earned money.
For moochers that means voting for more government. Moochers include, but are not limited to welfare recipients, government employees (but I repeat myself), government contractors, teachers, union members, government contractors, and spouses of all the above. Add in 90+% of the black population voting for Obama, plus most of the Hispanic vote and we get an enormous voting bloc for Obama and his fellow travelers.
Posted by: jjmurphy at July 09, 2012 08:29 AM (gWO5X)
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6 US troops were killed in Afghanishit by a roadside bomb? Why are we still there? Why are we still sending America's Best to that shit hole? Who fights a War with a withdrawal date and 2 hands tied behind their backs? G-D this is crazy
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 09, 2012 08:30 AM (05RcU)
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And in other news, Kate Uptons bosons are still fabulous.
I never knew Kate Upton was into particle physics.
I never knew Kate Upton was into particle physics.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 08:30 AM (4df7R)
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Dershowitz is really off the plantation now.
http://tinyurl.com/6wtegq6
http://tinyurl.com/6wtegq6
Posted by: real joe at July 09, 2012 08:31 AM (PD2ad)
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Romneys plan should be to adopt the new R. Governors' economic reforms which have resulted in double digit declines (%wise) in 17 states!
Posted by: TheThinMan at July 09, 2012 08:33 AM (lV+2O)
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I hope nobody yells out a question at him, cause that would be racist.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 08:33 AM (GZitp)
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71 Dershowitz is really off the plantation now.
http://tinyurl.com/6wtegq6
Posted by: real joe at July 09, 2012 08:31 AM (PD2ad)
I don't agree with a lot of Dershowitz's politics, but he has been very consistent when it came to support for Israel, the Jewish People, and Anti-Semitism. Dershowitz is not off the plantation, it's the majority of my stupid ass ignorant asshole liberal jewish brethren who are off the plantation and lost in the swamps
http://tinyurl.com/6wtegq6
Posted by: real joe at July 09, 2012 08:31 AM (PD2ad)
I don't agree with a lot of Dershowitz's politics, but he has been very consistent when it came to support for Israel, the Jewish People, and Anti-Semitism. Dershowitz is not off the plantation, it's the majority of my stupid ass ignorant asshole liberal jewish brethren who are off the plantation and lost in the swamps
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 09, 2012 08:34 AM (05RcU)
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71 Dershowitz is really off the plantation now. http://tinyurl.com/6wtegq6
Posted by: real joe at July 09, 2012 08:31 AM (PD2ad)
Gosh, if Dershowitz keeps going like this, he's going to wake up one morning and realize he's a republican!
71 Dershowitz is really off the plantation now. http://tinyurl.com/6wtegq6
Posted by: real joe at July 09, 2012 08:31 AM (PD2ad)
Gosh, if Dershowitz keeps going like this, he's going to wake up one morning and realize he's a republican!
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 08:34 AM (4df7R)
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Screw her bosons, has anyone checked out Kate's higgs? You could crack a lepton on it.
Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 08:35 AM (NBj0d)
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73 I hope nobody yells out a question at him, cause that would be racist.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 08:33 AM (GZitp)
Which brings to mind one of my newest personal mottoes:
"If I'm not called a racist in one way or another at least once a day, then I'm doing something wrong."
73 I hope nobody yells out a question at him, cause that would be racist.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 08:33 AM (GZitp)
Which brings to mind one of my newest personal mottoes:
"If I'm not called a racist in one way or another at least once a day, then I'm doing something wrong."
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 08:35 AM (4df7R)
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Kate Upton is a fat pig with no personality.
Posted by: Rosie O'Donnell, Joy Behar, and Roseann Barr in unison at July 09, 2012 08:36 AM (zThit)
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Kate Upton is a fat pig with no personality.Posted by: Rosie O'Donnell, Joy Behar, and Roseann Barr in unison at July 09, 2012 08:36 AM (zThit)
Well, if there is anyone who would know it when they see it....
Well, if there is anyone who would know it when they see it....
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:37 AM (sbV1u)
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Looks like Obama spending money on negative ads is working in the swing states. Why isn't Romney responding in kind?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2012-07-08/swing-states-poll/56097052/1
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/story/2012-07-08/swing-states-poll/56097052/1
Posted by: DrSmith at July 09, 2012 08:37 AM (Q2zWw)
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Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 09, 2012 08:30 AM
Didn't you get the memo? Hitlery Clinton says the Afghans are our great allies, tight buddyroos, BFFs and general all-around Good Dudes, saving the region from Doom and Despair.
There is no better reason to dump the Choomer-in-Chief than to send this shrill, bitter woman off to well-deserved obscurity. She rivals Eric Holder for sheer incompetence and lefty lunacy. That both of them were appointed by Bark Obama is a testament to what a worthless piece of shit he is.
Didn't you get the memo? Hitlery Clinton says the Afghans are our great allies, tight buddyroos, BFFs and general all-around Good Dudes, saving the region from Doom and Despair.
There is no better reason to dump the Choomer-in-Chief than to send this shrill, bitter woman off to well-deserved obscurity. She rivals Eric Holder for sheer incompetence and lefty lunacy. That both of them were appointed by Bark Obama is a testament to what a worthless piece of shit he is.
Posted by: the Romney bus is honkin' for Dagny at July 09, 2012 08:37 AM (MQc8e)
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File Under Gun Control
When I had my gangrene gallbladder taken out and spent 10 days in the hospital for what should have been an overnight stay the insurance company kicked me out. I had home nurse visits for two weeks and was asked if I had guns in the house.
I respond that if I did I would not tell them. So the below has some merit. FYI, I am passing this along...there are comments from two other people I have also been asked if we keep guns in the house. The nurse just slipped it in along with all the other regular questions.
I told her I refused to answer because it was against the law to ask. Everyone whether you have guns or not, should give a neutral answer so they have no idea who does and who doesn't. My doctor asked me if I had guns in my house and also if any were loaded. I, of course, answered yes to both questions.
Then he asked why I kept a loaded gun close to my bed. I answered that my son, who is a certified gun instructor and also works for Homeland Security, advised me that an unloaded, locked up gun is no protection against criminal attack. The Government now requires these questions be asked of people on Medicare, and probably everyone else.
Just passing this along for your information: I had to visit a doctor other than my regular doctor when my doctor was on vacation. One of the questions on the form I had to fill out was: Do you have any guns in your house?? My answer was none of your damn business!! So it is out there! It is either an insurance issue or government intervention.
Either way, it is out there and the second the government gets into your medical records (as they want to under Obama care) it will become a major issue and will ultimately result in lock and load!! Please pass this on to all the other retired guys and gun owners...Thanks, from a Vietnam Vet and retired Police Officer: I had a doctor’s appointment at the local VA clinic yesterday and found out something very interesting that I would like to pass along.
While going through triage before seeing the doctor, I was asked at the end of the exam, three questions:
1. Did I feel stressed?
2. Did I feel threatened?
3. Did I feel like doing harm to someone?
The nurse then informed me, that if I had answered yes to any of the questions, I would have lost my concealed carry permit as it would have gone into my medical records and the VA would have reported it to Homeland Security.
It looks like they are going after the vets first. Other gun people like retired law enforcement will probably be next. Then when they go after the civilians, what argument will they have? Be forewarned and be aware.
The Obama administration has gone on record as considering veterans and gun owner’s potential terrorists. Whether you are a gun owner, veteran or not,
YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
If you know veterans and gun owners, please pass this on to them. Be very cautious about what you say and to whom.
When I had my gangrene gallbladder taken out and spent 10 days in the hospital for what should have been an overnight stay the insurance company kicked me out. I had home nurse visits for two weeks and was asked if I had guns in the house.
I respond that if I did I would not tell them. So the below has some merit. FYI, I am passing this along...there are comments from two other people I have also been asked if we keep guns in the house. The nurse just slipped it in along with all the other regular questions.
I told her I refused to answer because it was against the law to ask. Everyone whether you have guns or not, should give a neutral answer so they have no idea who does and who doesn't. My doctor asked me if I had guns in my house and also if any were loaded. I, of course, answered yes to both questions.
Then he asked why I kept a loaded gun close to my bed. I answered that my son, who is a certified gun instructor and also works for Homeland Security, advised me that an unloaded, locked up gun is no protection against criminal attack. The Government now requires these questions be asked of people on Medicare, and probably everyone else.
Just passing this along for your information: I had to visit a doctor other than my regular doctor when my doctor was on vacation. One of the questions on the form I had to fill out was: Do you have any guns in your house?? My answer was none of your damn business!! So it is out there! It is either an insurance issue or government intervention.
Either way, it is out there and the second the government gets into your medical records (as they want to under Obama care) it will become a major issue and will ultimately result in lock and load!! Please pass this on to all the other retired guys and gun owners...Thanks, from a Vietnam Vet and retired Police Officer: I had a doctor’s appointment at the local VA clinic yesterday and found out something very interesting that I would like to pass along.
While going through triage before seeing the doctor, I was asked at the end of the exam, three questions:
1. Did I feel stressed?
2. Did I feel threatened?
3. Did I feel like doing harm to someone?
The nurse then informed me, that if I had answered yes to any of the questions, I would have lost my concealed carry permit as it would have gone into my medical records and the VA would have reported it to Homeland Security.
It looks like they are going after the vets first. Other gun people like retired law enforcement will probably be next. Then when they go after the civilians, what argument will they have? Be forewarned and be aware.
The Obama administration has gone on record as considering veterans and gun owner’s potential terrorists. Whether you are a gun owner, veteran or not,
YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
If you know veterans and gun owners, please pass this on to them. Be very cautious about what you say and to whom.
Posted by: chain mail at July 09, 2012 08:40 AM (wdthA)
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Lawyers are experts in cum analysis.
Posted by: andycanuck at July 09, 2012 08:40 AM (nrW1y)
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>>> Why isn't Romney responding in kind?
Yeah, maybe just a 30 sec loop of Jon Lovitz calling Teh Won an A-hole
Yeah, maybe just a 30 sec loop of Jon Lovitz calling Teh Won an A-hole
Posted by: Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs at Midnight at July 09, 2012 08:41 AM (3ZtZW)
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In this horseshit AP 'investigative report', little old ladies lost their right to vote due to mean ole voter ID laws:
http://tinyurl.com/c8aunsz (yahoo link)
When Edward and Mary Weidenbener went to vote in Indiana's primary in May, they didn't realize that state law required them to bring government photo IDs such as a driver's license or passport.
The husband and wife, both approaching 90 years old, had to use a temporary ballot that would be verified later, even though they knew the people working the polling site that day. Unaware that Indiana law obligated them to follow up with the county election board, the Weidenbeners ultimately had their votes rejected — news to them until informed recently by an Associated Press reporter.
This 'report', which focuses on rejected affidavit ballots, then states that very few of the ballots were fraudulent. Thus, they say, the ID laws do nothing more than disenfranchise legitimate voters. But they are trying to prove a negative. How many fraudulent votes were NOT even attempted once the need for ID was put in place? Would a fraud voter be willing to go that extra step and fill out an affidavit ballot, knowing it leaves a prosecutable paper trail behind and will be probably rejected anyhow? Yeah, I think not.
I'm sure that some people didn't get their votes counted. I'm also sure that every effort was made to warn voters via PSMs, signs, news articles etc. about the new requirements. If you are paying that little attention to the world around you, should you even be voting? Personal responsibility is such a bitch. Go hang a chad somewhere.
Still, this news will get some traction I think as it furthers the narrative of the evil GOP taking away the peeeple's right to vote. Hey AP, howsabout a hard hitting investigation into disenfranchised military voters? It happens every Presidential election and involves slimy tricks by state SOSs to prevent actual voters trying to follow the rules from having their votes count.
Right after you do that AP, you can remove your dork from your squeakhole.
http://tinyurl.com/c8aunsz (yahoo link)
When Edward and Mary Weidenbener went to vote in Indiana's primary in May, they didn't realize that state law required them to bring government photo IDs such as a driver's license or passport.
The husband and wife, both approaching 90 years old, had to use a temporary ballot that would be verified later, even though they knew the people working the polling site that day. Unaware that Indiana law obligated them to follow up with the county election board, the Weidenbeners ultimately had their votes rejected — news to them until informed recently by an Associated Press reporter.
This 'report', which focuses on rejected affidavit ballots, then states that very few of the ballots were fraudulent. Thus, they say, the ID laws do nothing more than disenfranchise legitimate voters. But they are trying to prove a negative. How many fraudulent votes were NOT even attempted once the need for ID was put in place? Would a fraud voter be willing to go that extra step and fill out an affidavit ballot, knowing it leaves a prosecutable paper trail behind and will be probably rejected anyhow? Yeah, I think not.
I'm sure that some people didn't get their votes counted. I'm also sure that every effort was made to warn voters via PSMs, signs, news articles etc. about the new requirements. If you are paying that little attention to the world around you, should you even be voting? Personal responsibility is such a bitch. Go hang a chad somewhere.
Still, this news will get some traction I think as it furthers the narrative of the evil GOP taking away the peeeple's right to vote. Hey AP, howsabout a hard hitting investigation into disenfranchised military voters? It happens every Presidential election and involves slimy tricks by state SOSs to prevent actual voters trying to follow the rules from having their votes count.
Right after you do that AP, you can remove your dork from your squeakhole.
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 09, 2012 08:41 AM (ccXZP)
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56 Logic isn't your strong suit, I see. Posted by: Scobface at July 09, 2012 08:18 AM (IoNBC)
He's actually using an argumentum ad absurdum. Looking at it, it's not all that "out there" either.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:21 AM (sbV1u)
The argument fails miserably. Mao and Washington both suffered military setbacks while trying to win. The GOP isn't trying at all to reign in spending. They vote for ridiculous waste and lie to us about their objectives.
He's actually using an argumentum ad absurdum. Looking at it, it's not all that "out there" either.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:21 AM (sbV1u)
The argument fails miserably. Mao and Washington both suffered military setbacks while trying to win. The GOP isn't trying at all to reign in spending. They vote for ridiculous waste and lie to us about their objectives.
Posted by: Scobface at July 09, 2012 08:42 AM (IoNBC)
Posted by: Midaz at July 09, 2012 08:48 AM (F7H+i)
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Lawyers are experts in cum analysis.
Posted by: andycanuck at July 09, 2012 08:40 AM (nrW1y)Hmmm....Obama's is scant, salty, with a bitter aftertaste. And yet, I somehow just can't help myself.
Posted by: andycanuck at July 09, 2012 08:40 AM (nrW1y)Hmmm....Obama's is scant, salty, with a bitter aftertaste. And yet, I somehow just can't help myself.
Posted by: Chief Justice Roberts at July 09, 2012 08:48 AM (UH0ly)
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The GOP isn't trying at all to reign in spending. They vote for ridiculous waste and lie to us about their objectives.Posted by: Scobface at July 09, 2012 08:42 AM (IoNBC)
Just a quick SAT question here.
Given a consideration of the platforms of the two parties, after the November 2012 election which party is more likely to cut spending?
A. Republican
B. Democrat
Now, put down your pencil, and insert your mark sense form into the envelope provided.
Just a quick SAT question here.
Given a consideration of the platforms of the two parties, after the November 2012 election which party is more likely to cut spending?
A. Republican
B. Democrat
Now, put down your pencil, and insert your mark sense form into the envelope provided.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:48 AM (sbV1u)
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If Democrats were really concerned about disenfranchisement, they'd start programs to make sure all their voters had ID.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 08:49 AM (aGX9l)
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87 @77 RAAACCCCIIISSSTTT!!!11!!!! Feel better?
Posted by: Midaz at July 09, 2012 08:48 AM (F7H+i)
Much. Thank you!
87 @77 RAAACCCCIIISSSTTT!!!11!!!! Feel better?
Posted by: Midaz at July 09, 2012 08:48 AM (F7H+i)
Much. Thank you!
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 08:49 AM (4df7R)
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If Democrats were really concerned about disenfranchisement, they'd start programs to make sure all their voters had ID. Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 08:49 AM (aGX9l)
If
That's the key word in that sentence.
If
That's the key word in that sentence.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:50 AM (sbV1u)
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90 If Democrats were really concerned about disenfranchisement, they'd start programs to make sure all their voters had ID.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 08:49 AM (aGX9l)
The only problem with that is the dead are NOTORIOUSLY picky when it comes to having their pictures taken. It would be a nightmare just getting them out of the ground long enough for a few quick DMV snaps.
90 If Democrats were really concerned about disenfranchisement, they'd start programs to make sure all their voters had ID.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 08:49 AM (aGX9l)
The only problem with that is the dead are NOTORIOUSLY picky when it comes to having their pictures taken. It would be a nightmare just getting them out of the ground long enough for a few quick DMV snaps.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 08:51 AM (4df7R)
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FREDERICK, Md. — Katie Marks-McAuley’s husband proposed on a Saturday. The couple married on a beach the following Wednesday — just a few days before her groom deployed to Afghanistan.
The short engagement didn’t leave much time for wedding planning.
“It was on the beach, so I just wore a sun dress,” Marks-McAuley said of her hastily thrown together nuptials in March 2011.
The couple will have a reception in August. One thing Marks-McAuley won’t have to worry about just happens to be among the biggest components of any bride’s big day. She picked out her dress, a sleek, simple halter gown Wednesday at TLC Bridal Boutique, on North Market Street in downtown Frederick. Quite possibly the best part about the dress was the cost.
Marks-McAuley didn’t spend a dime. She benefited from TLC Bridal Boutique’s participation in Brides Across America, a national program that makes free gowns available to military brides who are facing a deployment of their own or their fiance’s. As of Monday, TLC Bridal owner Terry L. Warfield had about 90 gowns — many of which were samples that are being discontinued by manufacturers — set aside to give away.
She estimates they cost her as much as $95,000. Warfield said she hopes to have about 100 gowns for a giveaway event planned at the shop July 10.
In order to participate, brides must provide military identification and a deployment number.
“Most brides know it like it’s their social security number,” Warfield said of the number.
The national program began in 2007 and, so far, about 5,000 dresses have been given away, according to the website.
The short engagement didn’t leave much time for wedding planning.
“It was on the beach, so I just wore a sun dress,” Marks-McAuley said of her hastily thrown together nuptials in March 2011.
The couple will have a reception in August. One thing Marks-McAuley won’t have to worry about just happens to be among the biggest components of any bride’s big day. She picked out her dress, a sleek, simple halter gown Wednesday at TLC Bridal Boutique, on North Market Street in downtown Frederick. Quite possibly the best part about the dress was the cost.
Marks-McAuley didn’t spend a dime. She benefited from TLC Bridal Boutique’s participation in Brides Across America, a national program that makes free gowns available to military brides who are facing a deployment of their own or their fiance’s. As of Monday, TLC Bridal owner Terry L. Warfield had about 90 gowns — many of which were samples that are being discontinued by manufacturers — set aside to give away.
She estimates they cost her as much as $95,000. Warfield said she hopes to have about 100 gowns for a giveaway event planned at the shop July 10.
In order to participate, brides must provide military identification and a deployment number.
“Most brides know it like it’s their social security number,” Warfield said of the number.
The national program began in 2007 and, so far, about 5,000 dresses have been given away, according to the website.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 09, 2012 08:51 AM (05RcU)
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90
If Democrats were really concerned about disenfranchisement, they'd start programs to make sure all their voters had ID.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 08:49 AM (aGX9l)
Right up there with, how to get your fair share of food stamps, heres your new shopping cart. How can we compete with such 'caring'?
If Democrats were really concerned about disenfranchisement, they'd start programs to make sure all their voters had ID.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 08:49 AM (aGX9l)
Right up there with, how to get your fair share of food stamps, heres your new shopping cart. How can we compete with such 'caring'?
Posted by: Red Shirt at July 09, 2012 08:52 AM (FIDMq)
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chain mail
they've been doing this for awhile...at least 17 yrs.....they also ask if you have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and a swimming pool.....if you use your seat belt....
they've been doing this for awhile...at least 17 yrs.....they also ask if you have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and a swimming pool.....if you use your seat belt....
Posted by: phoenixgirl, team dagny at July 09, 2012 08:52 AM (Ho2rs)
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The argument fails miserably. Mao and Washington both suffered military setbacks while trying to win. The GOP isn't trying at all to reign in spending. They vote for ridiculous waste and lie to us about their objectives.
Posted by: Scobface at July 09, 2012 08:42 AM (IoNBC)
Actually, your counter argument fails miserably as you aptly demonstrate your inability to understand the vast philosophical differences between Washington and Mao while drawing bland comparisonsto a commonality found betweenANY two combatants in a life and death struggle. I thinkyour goy ispushing it's dick too far into your ear hole. Makeit stop before you lose the rest of your common sense.
Posted by: Scobface at July 09, 2012 08:42 AM (IoNBC)
Actually, your counter argument fails miserably as you aptly demonstrate your inability to understand the vast philosophical differences between Washington and Mao while drawing bland comparisonsto a commonality found betweenANY two combatants in a life and death struggle. I thinkyour goy ispushing it's dick too far into your ear hole. Makeit stop before you lose the rest of your common sense.
Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 08:53 AM (NBj0d)
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Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 09, 2012 08:51 AM (05RcU)
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What, you mean people saw a problem, got together, and solved it without the Government? Without a massive Affordable Weddings Act and 159 new bureaucracies?
No way. Common citizens can't solve problems. I call bullsh-t.
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What, you mean people saw a problem, got together, and solved it without the Government? Without a massive Affordable Weddings Act and 159 new bureaucracies?
No way. Common citizens can't solve problems. I call bullsh-t.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 08:54 AM (aGX9l)
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Hey, my swimming pool has a seat belt. What are you getting at?
Posted by: Rosie O'Donnell at July 09, 2012 08:54 AM (zThit)
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Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 08:53 AM (NBj0d)
Cut. Jib. Newsletter?
Cut. Jib. Newsletter?
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:55 AM (sbV1u)
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The more I think about the ObamaCare decision, the less I understand it. We have an intellectually bright Chief Justice who prides himself on his writing and logic crafting a poorly written, inconsistent argument regarding the mandate as a tax. As for motivation, while Roberts has sometimes overly focused on the legitimacy of the Court, it has not stopped him from overturning laws. Also, while we know that the liberals ran a campaign against the conservatives on the Court and Roberts in particular in the hopes that it would turn his vote, the last time they tried this tactic (over Citizens United), the Chief Justice was offended*, not intimidated. Finally, as for arguments that Roberts has always secretly been a liberal, the people who know him best said/say he is conservative and my understanding is that his opinions usually sound conservative. So his decision is somewhat in-character yet out-of-character.
*http://youtu.be/ARV_eHsyaHo
*http://youtu.be/ARV_eHsyaHo
Posted by: Miss80sBaby at July 09, 2012 08:56 AM (d6QMz)
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We now enter Day 10 of the Great Monkey Escape saga here in Central NC. Local research lab (Wake Forest Univ.) lost themselves a macaque and still can't find it. They waited 3 days (until calls to Animal Control started to come in from stupefied residents) before telling authorities. A review of the recent partnerships/grants/projects the lab was involved in is now being bandied about in the media. I'm not sure what science learns from a cocaine-addicted monkey with Herpes B, but I will NOT be joining the volunteer search teams.
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 09, 2012 08:56 AM (HethX)
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Rod Steiger
(Gave his brother a one way ticket to Palookaville)
Isabel Sanford (moved on up)
Kevin Hagen (Doc Baker)
RIP.
Posted by: Gran at July 09, 2012 07:27 AM (p8FXV)
(Gave his brother a one way ticket to Palookaville)
Isabel Sanford (moved on up)
Kevin Hagen (Doc Baker)
RIP.
Posted by: Gran at July 09, 2012 07:27 AM (p8FXV)
Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 09, 2012 09:00 AM (1Jaio)
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http://www.opensecrets.org/pres12/index.php
Posted by: Jake at July 09, 2012 09:01 AM (bfprX)
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Has the preference cascade been stepped up a notch? Seems that guys like Rev. Wright and Morgan Freeman have disowned Barry's Blackness.
Is this a sign? (of something other than the fact that they're racy reverse-racists, I mean?)
Is this a sign? (of something other than the fact that they're racy reverse-racists, I mean?)
Posted by: Fritz at July 09, 2012 09:02 AM (/ZZCn)
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Try that again .Don't believe that obama is going broke.He is lying again.
Posted by: Jake at July 09, 2012 09:02 AM (bfprX)
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These Supreme Court leaks are unprecedented. I can't recall anything like this. It underscores the anger at Roberts. And it is almost certainly not a clerk, because clerk to a Supreme Court justice is the most prized law-school graduate job in America, a ticket to anywhere, and no one would jeopardize it. The leak is almost certainly Kennedy himself. If anything good comes of this debacle, it may be the conservative steeling of Kennedy. Another thing to take is perhaps Alito is solid, as apparently no one tried to flip him. (Scalia and Thomas, of course, have long confirmed their conservative bona fides.)
As for the campaign, I have to agree with the assessment of The Hill: Romney has a stronger hand, but Obama is playing his weaker hand better. $100 million on hand? What are we saving up for? I keep hearing that Obama's 'likability' numbers are high. Well, let's get them down, and that is only done through negative ads. Or is Romney going to emulate the McCain punching-bag 'lose with honor' campaign.
As for the campaign, I have to agree with the assessment of The Hill: Romney has a stronger hand, but Obama is playing his weaker hand better. $100 million on hand? What are we saving up for? I keep hearing that Obama's 'likability' numbers are high. Well, let's get them down, and that is only done through negative ads. Or is Romney going to emulate the McCain punching-bag 'lose with honor' campaign.
Posted by: Martin at July 09, 2012 09:02 AM (iEea3)
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I own that fuckin' department!!! They'd be NOTHING without me!!!
Posted by: a cocaine-addicted monkey with Herpes B at July 09, 2012 09:03 AM (nrW1y)
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"I'm not sure what science learns from a cocaine-addicted monkey with Herpes"B
The mating habits of 1980's yuppie douchbags?
The mating habits of 1980's yuppie douchbags?
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 09:03 AM (GZitp)
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Time for Andy to stomp on the morning thread in 3...2...1...
Posted by: Burn the Witch at July 09, 2012 09:04 AM (rX1N2)
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Don't believe the Obama Campaign poverty story
Posted by: Patrick Fitzgerald at July 09, 2012 09:04 AM (e8kgV)
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I'm not sure what science learns from a cocaine-addicted monkey with Herpes B
But I'm pretty sure both the practical applications and question the practical applications are raaaaaaacist.
But I'm pretty sure both the practical applications and question the practical applications are raaaaaaacist.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:07 AM (ZKzrr)
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89 Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 08:48 AM (sbV1u)
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Should there not be an option C or D with that question?
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Should there not be an option C or D with that question?
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 09:08 AM (eEfYn)
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As for the non-decision decision aspect? Nah, the law stands, and that means that we are well and truly fucked unless Romney wins and promptly signs a repeal...and then unleashes the market in health care.
What I'm trying to get at with the non-decision decision aspect is that, by leaving open wriggle room for the Obama administration to say that it's a penalty and not a tax and then turn around and say it's a tax and not a penalty, that opens the door to further litigation. If it is a tax, then that possibly brings to bear additional issues regarding the manner in which the bill was passed, possible equal protection challenges and a whole host of other issues. We got into a fight here last week about a Romney advisor saying hey it's not a tax. He has a point. If the Dems want to go out there and say it's not a tax, then, pursuant to the Roberts opinion, the mandate falls as unconstitutional. The fact that there's still an argument about this demonstrates the complete intellectual incoherence of the opinion.
I will freely admit that this is somewhat dancing on the head of a pin and mainly just me being bitchy about how very few members of the press are confronting the Dems about how if its not a tax then the mandate must fall. OTOH, if Iwere counsel for an insurance company, I would give serious consideration to filingsome type ofdeclaratory judgment action asthe company is having tospend a metric fucktonof moneyto comply with something that the Obama administration is saying both is and is not constitutional.
What I'm trying to get at with the non-decision decision aspect is that, by leaving open wriggle room for the Obama administration to say that it's a penalty and not a tax and then turn around and say it's a tax and not a penalty, that opens the door to further litigation. If it is a tax, then that possibly brings to bear additional issues regarding the manner in which the bill was passed, possible equal protection challenges and a whole host of other issues. We got into a fight here last week about a Romney advisor saying hey it's not a tax. He has a point. If the Dems want to go out there and say it's not a tax, then, pursuant to the Roberts opinion, the mandate falls as unconstitutional. The fact that there's still an argument about this demonstrates the complete intellectual incoherence of the opinion.
I will freely admit that this is somewhat dancing on the head of a pin and mainly just me being bitchy about how very few members of the press are confronting the Dems about how if its not a tax then the mandate must fall. OTOH, if Iwere counsel for an insurance company, I would give serious consideration to filingsome type ofdeclaratory judgment action asthe company is having tospend a metric fucktonof moneyto comply with something that the Obama administration is saying both is and is not constitutional.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 09:08 AM (VtjlW)
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When Edward and Mary Weidenbener went to vote in Indiana's primary in
May, they didn't realize that state law required them to bring
government photo IDs such as a driver's license or passport.
It's been the law since 2005. "Didn't realize" my ass.
May, they didn't realize that state law required them to bring
government photo IDs such as a driver's license or passport.
It's been the law since 2005. "Didn't realize" my ass.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:10 AM (ZKzrr)
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(CNN Money) Don't spend that unemployment check too fast. The government might ask you to pay it back.
Overpayments
are a rampant problem in the unemployment insurance system. The federal
government and states overpaid an estimated $14 billion in benefits in
fiscal 2011, or roughly 11% of all the jobless benefits paid out,
according to reports from the U.S. Labor Department.
Ryan Greminger, 36, of Richmond, Ind. collected unemployment benefits
while serving two years in a county jail for a drug-related crime.
Vice President Joe Biden is charged with leading the Campaign to Cut
Waste, an initiative started last year that aims to cut overpayments at
federal agencies.
"Unemployment checks are going to people in prison. Unemployment checks are going to graveyards," Biden said in September.
Well hell Joe, you've got to keep paying your voting base
(CNN Money) Don't spend that unemployment check too fast. The government might ask you to pay it back.
Overpayments
are a rampant problem in the unemployment insurance system. The federal
government and states overpaid an estimated $14 billion in benefits in
fiscal 2011, or roughly 11% of all the jobless benefits paid out,
according to reports from the U.S. Labor Department.
Ryan Greminger, 36, of Richmond, Ind. collected unemployment benefits
while serving two years in a county jail for a drug-related crime.
Vice President Joe Biden is charged with leading the Campaign to Cut
Waste, an initiative started last year that aims to cut overpayments at
federal agencies.
"Unemployment checks are going to people in prison. Unemployment checks are going to graveyards," Biden said in September.
Well hell Joe, you've got to keep paying your voting base
Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 09, 2012 09:10 AM (1Jaio)
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Should there not be an option C or D with that question? Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 09:08 AM (eEfYn)
Now class, you must read the question closely. Given the two options you must state which is most likely. You should not read into the question. This is not a Kobayashi Maru scenario.
Now class, you must read the question closely. Given the two options you must state which is most likely. You should not read into the question. This is not a Kobayashi Maru scenario.
Posted by: Sean Bannion Chanlleing His 8th Grade Grammar Teacher at July 09, 2012 09:11 AM (sbV1u)
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I the Mitt is just letting the squatchy little fuck punch himself out. It's not a good thing that O has to go this prolific and this negative so early in the season. His negative campaigning is a 'last 3 weeks' move - pushed into early July by some really horrific internals. Prez dickface is out of time, and out of luck.
Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 09:11 AM (NBj0d)
Posted by: George Allen at July 09, 2012 09:11 AM (vbh31)
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It's been the law since 2005. "Didn't realize" my ass.Posted by: HeatherRadish pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:10 AM (ZKzrr)
I'm old! I'm confused!
I'm old! I'm confused!
Posted by: Uncle Leo at July 09, 2012 09:12 AM (sbV1u)
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"VIDEO: Fight at Britt David Park embarrassing for city of Columbus, says league administrator" http://tinyurl.com/7vfeg2c
It's really hot out there, people are cranky.
It's really hot out there, people are cranky.
Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 09:12 AM (oZfic)
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 09:12 AM (eEfYn)
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I imagine that the rancor on the court will linger for a long, long time. Once Romney wins, they should step it up a notch, and maybe Roberts will consider retiring. Any SC judge who would ignore legal precedent and make an entirely political decision on a case has no business being on the court.
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at July 09, 2012 09:12 AM (D4YYZ)
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More junk science from NASA:
Studies refute report of arsenic-loving bacteria
It was a provocative finding: strange bacteria in a California lake that thrived on something completely unexpected -- arsenic. What it suggested is that life, a very different kind of life, could possibly exist on some other planet.
The research, published by a leading scientific journal in 2010, led to overheated speculation about how life might exist elsewhere -- and quickly some dissent about the original finding.
On Sunday, that same journal, Science, released two papers that rip apart the original research. They "clearly show" that the bacteria can't use arsenic as the researchers claimed, said an accompanying statement from the journal.
The saga began when scientists led by Felisa Wolfe-Simon of NASA's Astrobiology Institute published a paper that said the bacteria, found at Mono Lake in eastern California, The researchers had looked at Mono Lake because of its high arsenic levels, and they reported their conclusions from lab experiments
http://preview.tinyurl.com/ccuwqrm
Studies refute report of arsenic-loving bacteria
It was a provocative finding: strange bacteria in a California lake that thrived on something completely unexpected -- arsenic. What it suggested is that life, a very different kind of life, could possibly exist on some other planet.
The research, published by a leading scientific journal in 2010, led to overheated speculation about how life might exist elsewhere -- and quickly some dissent about the original finding.
On Sunday, that same journal, Science, released two papers that rip apart the original research. They "clearly show" that the bacteria can't use arsenic as the researchers claimed, said an accompanying statement from the journal.
The saga began when scientists led by Felisa Wolfe-Simon of NASA's Astrobiology Institute published a paper that said the bacteria, found at Mono Lake in eastern California, The researchers had looked at Mono Lake because of its high arsenic levels, and they reported their conclusions from lab experiments
http://preview.tinyurl.com/ccuwqrm
Posted by: Carbon Based Life Form at July 09, 2012 09:13 AM (7+pP9)
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I *think* - sigh.
Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 09:14 AM (NBj0d)
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I'm not sure what science learns from a cocaine-addicted monkey with Herpes Bp
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Hey! Stop talking about our base voters!
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Hey! Stop talking about our base voters!
Posted by: Democrats at July 09, 2012 09:14 AM (aGX9l)
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I the Mitt is just letting the squatchy little fuck
punch himself out. Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 09:11 AM (NBj0d)
It'll never work! We're doomed!
punch himself out. Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 09:11 AM (NBj0d)
It'll never work! We're doomed!
Posted by: Eeyore at July 09, 2012 09:16 AM (sbV1u)
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101 ETA- A few of the points Roberts makes when arguing the mandate is a tax come from exchanges made during oral arguments but that fails to explain the seeming reluctance of his opinion and uncharacteristic inconsistencies.
Posted by: Miss80sBaby needs more caffeine at July 09, 2012 09:18 AM (d6QMz)
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the Mitt is just letting the squatchy little fuck punch himself out. Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 09:11 AM (NBj0d)It'll never work! We're doomed!
Wrong snark.........you are supposed to point out the GOP's long history of helping the punched otu Donk off the canvass, getting him a drink of water and then hitting themselves with a hammer until they are just as exhausted as the Donk to make it fair.
Wrong snark.........you are supposed to point out the GOP's long history of helping the punched otu Donk off the canvass, getting him a drink of water and then hitting themselves with a hammer until they are just as exhausted as the Donk to make it fair.
Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at July 09, 2012 09:19 AM (OWjjx)
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Posted by: chain mail at July 09, 2012 08:40 AM (wdthA)
Holy Shit!! Thanks for that.
BTW...Ogabe will be signing on to the UN Small Arms Treaty, which is a backdoor strategy to control guns here.
...and remember who controls the senate.
And "screw you" to anyone who doesn't think Fast Furious wasn't part of all this.
Holy Shit!! Thanks for that.
BTW...Ogabe will be signing on to the UN Small Arms Treaty, which is a backdoor strategy to control guns here.
...and remember who controls the senate.
And "screw you" to anyone who doesn't think Fast Furious wasn't part of all this.
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 09:21 AM (Yhu4q)
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Re the tax vs. penalty arguments:
I don't know if it can be both.
If it can be both, then hey, anyone can call it either.
But why should it be some strange thing that can be 2 things at once?
I don't know if it can be both.
If it can be both, then hey, anyone can call it either.
But why should it be some strange thing that can be 2 things at once?
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 09:21 AM (SUKHu)
Posted by: Ian S. at July 09, 2012 09:22 AM (9YUug)
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Orca and SCOAMF no longer BFFs.
http://is.gd/d25asy
I'm glad we have foreign media to relay these things.
http://is.gd/d25asy
I'm glad we have foreign media to relay these things.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:22 AM (ZKzrr)
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As a follow up to the UN Small Arms Treaty...remember, Gibson guitar is not even accused of breaking any American law
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 09:23 AM (Yhu4q)
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Heh. Maybe researching Sheen's Syndrome. No new sighting since Saturday, but he's in my quarter of the City limits. With all the squirrels hopping and chittering through the trees overhead, I'm starting to feel like I should be wearing a pith helmet and carrying a big net.
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 09, 2012 09:24 AM (HethX)
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they've been doing this for awhile...at least 17 yrs.....they also ask if you have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and a swimming pool.....if you use your seat belt....
Whenever I'm at the doctor and am asked the whole do you feel safe at home questions I go into a huge rant about VAWA and privacy and how it's utterly sexist not to mention heteronormative in the actual sense to presume that only men beat women and that female same sex couples never ever have issues with abuse and I may, possibly, have nearly made a poor little PA cry once. My old doctor, bless him, added a note to my chart that I lived alone and to please not ask me those questions as it had a negative impact on my blood pressure. Though, hmmm, I suppose technically it had a positive impact as this would make my blood pressure soar. My new doctor also has a note on the file that I live alone and to not ask.
She and I had a nice discussion about how she asks people who live alone, regardless of age, if they have some kind of support system that checks with them every day since bad crap can happen and no one will notice even if you aren't elderly.
Whenever I'm at the doctor and am asked the whole do you feel safe at home questions I go into a huge rant about VAWA and privacy and how it's utterly sexist not to mention heteronormative in the actual sense to presume that only men beat women and that female same sex couples never ever have issues with abuse and I may, possibly, have nearly made a poor little PA cry once. My old doctor, bless him, added a note to my chart that I lived alone and to please not ask me those questions as it had a negative impact on my blood pressure. Though, hmmm, I suppose technically it had a positive impact as this would make my blood pressure soar. My new doctor also has a note on the file that I live alone and to not ask.
She and I had a nice discussion about how she asks people who live alone, regardless of age, if they have some kind of support system that checks with them every day since bad crap can happen and no one will notice even if you aren't elderly.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 09:24 AM (VtjlW)
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"Klein, a regular contributor to Vanity Fair, follows that allegation
with another bombshell, writing that Michelle told her staff: “Oprah,
with her yo-yo dieting and huge girth, is a terrible role model. Kids
will look at Oprah, who’s rich and famous and huge, and figure it’s OK
to be fat.'" http://tinyurl.com/7x8k2je
with another bombshell, writing that Michelle told her staff: “Oprah,
with her yo-yo dieting and huge girth, is a terrible role model. Kids
will look at Oprah, who’s rich and famous and huge, and figure it’s OK
to be fat.'" http://tinyurl.com/7x8k2je
Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 09:25 AM (oZfic)
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Anyone else read that as "Weinerbender" the first time?Posted by: Ian S. at July 09, 2012 09:22 AM (9YUug)
That's my next film! The Last Weinerbender!!
You'll be hearing from my lawyer about copyright infringement.
That's my next film! The Last Weinerbender!!
You'll be hearing from my lawyer about copyright infringement.
Posted by: M. Night Shyamalan at July 09, 2012 09:26 AM (sbV1u)
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Gotta laugh at you guys thinking Obama is somehow "punching himself out" when the attacks are working (both Gallup and Rasmussen show this).
Romney will be knocked out from all of Obama's punching and then he can feel good about losing with honor, repeating the oh-so-successful McCain campaign.
Romney will be knocked out from all of Obama's punching and then he can feel good about losing with honor, repeating the oh-so-successful McCain campaign.
Posted by: DrSmith at July 09, 2012 09:26 AM (Xa2if)
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Bank of America told McMillan Fire Arms that they do not want their business any longer.
CEO of McMillan was told by BoA VP that it was politically motivated decision.
BoA got $100 billion in taxpayer money
...oh...and they are one of two banks who process credit card payments to Ogabe's campaign
CEO of McMillan was told by BoA VP that it was politically motivated decision.
BoA got $100 billion in taxpayer money
...oh...and they are one of two banks who process credit card payments to Ogabe's campaign
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 09:28 AM (Yhu4q)
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But why should it be some strange thing that can be 2 things at once?
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 09:21 AM (SUKHu)
Because words mean something Mama AJ. A 'tax' is a tax. A 'penalty' is a penalty. As a practical concern, a tax can not be 'double taxed' - and thus must be paid with pre-tax dollars - hence, if I'm reading it right, you're eventually looking at a new deduction from your paycheck while those who aren't collecting a paycheck will get it 'paid for' and the amount that was 'paid' refunded to them from those who were taxed. Which you know...more fun stuff for morons that work. "Here's some healthcare...oh, and a nice annual Christmas fund, on us."
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 09:21 AM (SUKHu)
Because words mean something Mama AJ. A 'tax' is a tax. A 'penalty' is a penalty. As a practical concern, a tax can not be 'double taxed' - and thus must be paid with pre-tax dollars - hence, if I'm reading it right, you're eventually looking at a new deduction from your paycheck while those who aren't collecting a paycheck will get it 'paid for' and the amount that was 'paid' refunded to them from those who were taxed. Which you know...more fun stuff for morons that work. "Here's some healthcare...oh, and a nice annual Christmas fund, on us."
Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 09:31 AM (NBj0d)
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Yes, doctor, she beats me all the time.
Posted by: alexthechick's PA at July 09, 2012 09:32 AM (nrW1y)
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As for Zero's spending....I've been here in Orlando for the past several days on vacation. I see an Obama "Romney is outsourcing jobs; Obama is for insourcing!" commercial every 10 minutes. I have not seen one commercial airing yet from the Romney camp. We're talking Florida...so it has me a bit worried. I wonder when he's going to start rolling out the adverts.
In another observation, 4 years ago, Bammy's bumper stickers were everywhere. I have only seen one Obama sticker. One Romney sticker and one Romney yard sign. That's it.
In another observation, 4 years ago, Bammy's bumper stickers were everywhere. I have only seen one Obama sticker. One Romney sticker and one Romney yard sign. That's it.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 09, 2012 09:32 AM (K+jo9)
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there's the cat piss troll!!!! good morning troll!!!!
Posted by: phoenixgirl, team dagny at July 09, 2012 09:32 AM (Ho2rs)
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I can understand why Romney is having trouble punching back; after all, this socialist attack on his Career at Bain was totally unpredictable.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 09:32 AM (aGX9l)
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Don't let the macaque story fool you. Cocaine addicted monkey with Hepatitis B? Pfft. Cover story.
Rage Virus, baby.
Rage Virus, baby.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:33 AM (4df7R)
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Obama's already spending more than he's taking in.
Well, at least he's consistent.
Well, at least he's consistent.
Posted by: Marie at July 09, 2012 09:33 AM (P9OJs)
Posted by: alexthechick's PA at July 09, 2012 09:34 AM (nrW1y)
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"In interviews with The Associated Press, roughly a dozen teachers who
identified themselves as Republicans said they felt pressure from union
leaders and the rank-and-file to support Obama’s re-election — and felt
marginalized when they wouldn’t. Some interviewed said they were so
worried about retribution from their colleagues that they wouldn’t
provide their names for publication."
http://tinyurl.com/7qdmoq8
with "thousands packing a convention center" they only found a dozen republican teachers?
identified themselves as Republicans said they felt pressure from union
leaders and the rank-and-file to support Obama’s re-election — and felt
marginalized when they wouldn’t. Some interviewed said they were so
worried about retribution from their colleagues that they wouldn’t
provide their names for publication."
http://tinyurl.com/7qdmoq8
with "thousands packing a convention center" they only found a dozen republican teachers?
Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 09:34 AM (oZfic)
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Mornin', y'all. Hope everybody had a good weekend.
Got a new post up at my little slice of Intarwebz Heaven. It's an open letter to the political class and what they need to start doing for us. Click on my nic for the goodness. If you like it, pass it around.
Got a new post up at my little slice of Intarwebz Heaven. It's an open letter to the political class and what they need to start doing for us. Click on my nic for the goodness. If you like it, pass it around.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at July 09, 2012 09:35 AM (d0Tfm)
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She and I had a nice discussion about how she asks people who live
alone, regardless of age, if they have some kind of support system that
checks with them every day since bad crap can happen and no one will
notice even if you aren't elderly.
wow, how sexist
how many men has she asked that of?
alone, regardless of age, if they have some kind of support system that
checks with them every day since bad crap can happen and no one will
notice even if you aren't elderly.
wow, how sexist
how many men has she asked that of?
Posted by: chemjeff in Texas at July 09, 2012 09:35 AM (+M9FE)
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:36 AM (ZKzrr)
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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says the odds of Republicans taking over the Senate after November's elections and him becoming the new majority leader are "50-50." McConnell is not predicting a sweep for Democrats or Republicans in the fall Senate elections. With 50 seats needed to take control, McConnell says "at the end of the day, we will have a very narrow Senate one way or the other."
The comments came Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union."
If you had "we've got a majority -- but too narrow a majority" in the Beltway Republican excuse pool, you win.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says the odds of Republicans taking over the Senate after November's elections and him becoming the new majority leader are "50-50." McConnell is not predicting a sweep for Democrats or Republicans in the fall Senate elections. With 50 seats needed to take control, McConnell says "at the end of the day, we will have a very narrow Senate one way or the other."
The comments came Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union."
If you had "we've got a majority -- but too narrow a majority" in the Beltway Republican excuse pool, you win.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 09, 2012 09:37 AM (kdS6q)
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wow, how sexist
how many men has she asked that of?
Posted by: chemjeff in Texas at July 09, 2012 09:35 AM (+M9FE)
Technically they're supposed to ask EVERYONE, male or female, young or old. Whether they do or not is more or less dependent on the individual asking the questions.
how many men has she asked that of?
Posted by: chemjeff in Texas at July 09, 2012 09:35 AM (+M9FE)
Technically they're supposed to ask EVERYONE, male or female, young or old. Whether they do or not is more or less dependent on the individual asking the questions.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:37 AM (4df7R)
Posted by: chemjeff in Texas at July 09, 2012 09:37 AM (+M9FE)
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Posted by: DrSmith at July 09, 2012 09:26 AM (Xa2if)
Of course you've got to laugh. The rest of what you've 'got' weighs less than the fucking toothpick you piss out of. I'd laugh too. Hopefully it'll soothe the pain of November and beyond for you. Or not.
Of course you've got to laugh. The rest of what you've 'got' weighs less than the fucking toothpick you piss out of. I'd laugh too. Hopefully it'll soothe the pain of November and beyond for you. Or not.
Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 09:38 AM (NBj0d)
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If you had "we've got a majority -- but too narrow a majority" in the Beltway Republican excuse pool, you win.
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You get the idea the Republicans could have 89 seats in the Senate and still let the Democrats sandbag them.
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You get the idea the Republicans could have 89 seats in the Senate and still let the Democrats sandbag them.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 09:38 AM (aGX9l)
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Mitch McConnell.....lowering expectations for the jellyfish GOP since 1984.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 09, 2012 09:39 AM (K+jo9)
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Yeah, I barely watch TV and am sick of seeing the Romney Outsourcing lie the Barky camp is spreading down here.
Time for Rombley to shit or get off the pot and for Boehner to STFU re: @44
Time for Rombley to shit or get off the pot and for Boehner to STFU re: @44
Posted by: Burn the Witch at July 09, 2012 09:39 AM (rX1N2)
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Happy Monday, morons! I hope you all had long and productive weekends involving hobos and value rite, along with the compulsory flag waving and explosives testing. I have a hunch it was a moron in charge of the San Diego fireworks show...
Posted by: Darth Chipmunk at July 09, 2012 09:40 AM (niW49)
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LiB, are you watching the "tourist channels" at the hotel?
Also, if you still going to be here this Friday, maybe we could have an impromptu Moron Meetup at my gig. You know what they say, whenever two or more Morons are gathered, Ace is there too. Drunk on Valu-Rite and pudding shots, but he's there...
Also, if you still going to be here this Friday, maybe we could have an impromptu Moron Meetup at my gig. You know what they say, whenever two or more Morons are gathered, Ace is there too. Drunk on Valu-Rite and pudding shots, but he's there...
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at July 09, 2012 09:40 AM (d0Tfm)
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In another observation, 4 years ago, Bammy's bumper
stickers were everywhere. I have only seen one Obama sticker. One Romney
sticker and one Romney yard sign. That's it.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 09, 2012 09:32 AM
Still seeing plenty of "re-elect the choomer" stickers here is MA, of course. The delusions are strong here....
Also seeing Bark Obama's lying ads on TV, too. Often they're shown between the free Obama ads -- news programs out of Boston and NYC -- but the slimy sonofabitch bought time during the NASCAR race on Saturday night. That's going too friggin' far.
The big advantage for the SCoaMF is that his lies are simplistic, and are told to people who are predisposed to believe them. Refuting them, as some Repub "experts" are calling for, requires viewers to use brain cells they people don't have.
But it's past time to get rough on the Traitor-in-Chief. The stakes are too high to "attack" him the "Poppin' Fresh" way, by giggling and tittering at his minor gaffes. That doesn't work, and doesn't begin to address the magnitude of his felonies.
stickers were everywhere. I have only seen one Obama sticker. One Romney
sticker and one Romney yard sign. That's it.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 09, 2012 09:32 AM
Still seeing plenty of "re-elect the choomer" stickers here is MA, of course. The delusions are strong here....
Also seeing Bark Obama's lying ads on TV, too. Often they're shown between the free Obama ads -- news programs out of Boston and NYC -- but the slimy sonofabitch bought time during the NASCAR race on Saturday night. That's going too friggin' far.
The big advantage for the SCoaMF is that his lies are simplistic, and are told to people who are predisposed to believe them. Refuting them, as some Repub "experts" are calling for, requires viewers to use brain cells they people don't have.
But it's past time to get rough on the Traitor-in-Chief. The stakes are too high to "attack" him the "Poppin' Fresh" way, by giggling and tittering at his minor gaffes. That doesn't work, and doesn't begin to address the magnitude of his felonies.
Posted by: the Romney bus is honkin' for Dagny at July 09, 2012 09:40 AM (MQc8e)
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You get the idea the Republicans could have 89 seats in the Senate and still let the Democrats sandbag them.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 09:38 AM (aGX9l)
They could have 100 seats in the senate and still somehow let the Dems play Lucy to their Charlie Brown and pull the football away.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 09:38 AM (aGX9l)
They could have 100 seats in the senate and still somehow let the Dems play Lucy to their Charlie Brown and pull the football away.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:41 AM (4df7R)
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wow, how sexisthow many men has she asked that of?
All of them. It came up when we were discussing my migraines and how I once apparently knocked myself out or passed out because I was in the bathroom throwing up and came to some undetermined time laterwedged between the toilet and the bathtub. This happened early on a Saturday morning. That was one of the few times I was actually scared to be living alone since if something happened no one would be there tohelp me and no one would have known anything was wrong until a few days later when I didn't show up for work. She said yup and how she pointed out to all her patients who lived alone, regardless of age, that they needed to have someone(s) who would be concerned if they didn't hear from them via text, phone, facebook, twitter, whatever, every day. As she said, anyone can slip in the tub and smash their head. It's one of those things that single people who aren't80 don't think about.
All of them. It came up when we were discussing my migraines and how I once apparently knocked myself out or passed out because I was in the bathroom throwing up and came to some undetermined time laterwedged between the toilet and the bathtub. This happened early on a Saturday morning. That was one of the few times I was actually scared to be living alone since if something happened no one would be there tohelp me and no one would have known anything was wrong until a few days later when I didn't show up for work. She said yup and how she pointed out to all her patients who lived alone, regardless of age, that they needed to have someone(s) who would be concerned if they didn't hear from them via text, phone, facebook, twitter, whatever, every day. As she said, anyone can slip in the tub and smash their head. It's one of those things that single people who aren't80 don't think about.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 09:44 AM (VtjlW)
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I have a hunch it was a moron in charge of the San Diego fireworks show...
Posted by: Darth Chipmunk at July 09, 2012 09:40 AM (niW49)
Nah. Even a drunk-off-his-or-her-ass Moron would know better than to set off a brilliant display of explosive firepower all in one go. Premature incineration is purely a progressive malady.
Posted by: Darth Chipmunk at July 09, 2012 09:40 AM (niW49)
Nah. Even a drunk-off-his-or-her-ass Moron would know better than to set off a brilliant display of explosive firepower all in one go. Premature incineration is purely a progressive malady.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:45 AM (4df7R)
Posted by: tinsley at July 09, 2012 09:29 AM (ooZfic) at July 09, 2012 09:46 AM (zThit)
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I have a hunch it was a moron in charge of the San Diego fireworks show...
Posted by: Darth Chipmunk at July 09, 2012 09:40 AM (niW49)
I have it on good authority that it was 'Animal' from the Muppets. He may or may not be an AOS moron. Or literate.
Posted by: Darth Chipmunk at July 09, 2012 09:40 AM (niW49)
I have it on good authority that it was 'Animal' from the Muppets. He may or may not be an AOS moron. Or literate.
Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 09:46 AM (NBj0d)
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----the word is that Obama's already spending more than he's taking in.---
He has been doing this is whole life.....
He has been doing this is whole life.....
Posted by: izoneguy at July 09, 2012 09:46 AM (hbRed)
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Hey, my swimming pool has a seat belt. What are you getting at?
Posted by: Rosie O'Donnell
Unfortunately, not attached to the drain in the deep end.
#BeatingOnAmerica
Posted by: Rosie O'Donnell
Unfortunately, not attached to the drain in the deep end.
#BeatingOnAmerica
Posted by: toby928© at July 09, 2012 09:46 AM (evdj2)
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MWR, maybe even worse than that. Just learned that the macaque was imported from Indonesia in 2008. Sleeper monkey?
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 09, 2012 09:46 AM (HethX)
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Bank of America told McMillan Fire Arms that they do not want their business any longer.
CEO of McMillan was told by BoA VP that it was politically motivated decision.
BoA got $100 billion in taxpayer money
...oh...and they are one of two banks who process credit card payments to Ogabe's campaign
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 09:28 AM (Yhu4q)
BofA is also wasting $50 billion over the next 10 years to "combat climate change". Intercourse them with a rusty goal post
CEO of McMillan was told by BoA VP that it was politically motivated decision.
BoA got $100 billion in taxpayer money
...oh...and they are one of two banks who process credit card payments to Ogabe's campaign
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 09:28 AM (Yhu4q)
BofA is also wasting $50 billion over the next 10 years to "combat climate change". Intercourse them with a rusty goal post
Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 09, 2012 09:47 AM (1Jaio)
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AtC well if you say so
Posted by: chemjeff in Texas at July 09, 2012 09:47 AM (+M9FE)
Posted by: Soap MacTavish at July 09, 2012 09:47 AM (vbh31)
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“If Republicans make that their number one issue, the repeal of
healthcare, they are certainly going to lose the election, in the House
and the Senate and the presidency,” said Schumer on CBS’s “Face the
Nation”.
“Bottom line is most Americans are not for repeal. If you look at all
the polls, a little more than a third are for repeal,”** he said."http://tinyurl.com/76fxdlw
“If Republicans make that their number one issue, the repeal of
healthcare, they are certainly going to lose the election, in the House
and the Senate and the presidency,” said Schumer on CBS’s “Face the
Nation”.
“Bottom line is most Americans are not for repeal. If you look at all
the polls, a little more than a third are for repeal,”** he said."http://tinyurl.com/76fxdlw
Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 09:47 AM (oZfic)
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>>I have it on good authority that it was 'Animal' from the Muppets.
Not Crazy Harry?
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Harry)
Not Crazy Harry?
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crazy_Harry)
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:48 AM (ZKzrr)
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Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says the odds of Republicans taking over the Senate after November's elections and him becoming the new majority leader are "50-50."
Ms. McConnell, don't think for a minute that you'll automatically become the new Majority Leader in a Pubbie Senate.
There's a storm a'comin'...
Ms. McConnell, don't think for a minute that you'll automatically become the new Majority Leader in a Pubbie Senate.
There's a storm a'comin'...
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at July 09, 2012 09:49 AM (d0Tfm)
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Question: Saw a bumper sticker this morning that read as follows:
UNIONS = JOBS
I felt a burning, nearly overwhelming urge to ram the back of the idiot's car with my little Accent and consequences be damned, but I didn't. I kept myself under control.
Am I:
A) in need of anger management, or
B) a shining example of the difference between conservatives and progressives?
UNIONS = JOBS
I felt a burning, nearly overwhelming urge to ram the back of the idiot's car with my little Accent and consequences be damned, but I didn't. I kept myself under control.
Am I:
A) in need of anger management, or
B) a shining example of the difference between conservatives and progressives?
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:49 AM (4df7R)
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Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 09:47 AM (oZfic)
OK, seriously now. ENOUGH with the formatting crap.
If you're going to cut and paste from somewhere else, then jump over to WordPad, paste it in there, and THEN cut it and paste it from WordPad into the comment box here.
OK, seriously now. ENOUGH with the formatting crap.
If you're going to cut and paste from somewhere else, then jump over to WordPad, paste it in there, and THEN cut it and paste it from WordPad into the comment box here.
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 09:50 AM (sbV1u)
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"the repeal of
healthcare"
Repeal of healthcare?!?!
[gratuitous obscenities]
People have been getting "healthcare" since before Stanley Ann's first period. FFS.
healthcare"
Repeal of healthcare?!?!
[gratuitous obscenities]
People have been getting "healthcare" since before Stanley Ann's first period. FFS.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:50 AM (ZKzrr)
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171 MWR, maybe even worse than that. Just learned that the macaque was imported from Indonesia in 2008. Sleeper monkey?
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 09, 2012 09:46 AM (HethX)
I laughed. A LOT.
171 MWR, maybe even worse than that. Just learned that the macaque was imported from Indonesia in 2008. Sleeper monkey?
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 09, 2012 09:46 AM (HethX)
I laughed. A LOT.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:50 AM (4df7R)
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The big advantage for the SCoaMF is that his lies are simplistic, and
are told to people who are predisposed to believe them. Refuting them,
as some Repub "experts" are calling for, requires viewers to use brain
cells they people don't have.
But it's past time to get rough on the Traitor-in-Chief.
---
Exactly. Those he targets have no clue he was awarded 4 pinnochios by the WP for his out and out lies. The dumber, the better. Romney better get rough and tough soon. He said earlier he wasn't going to "set his hair on fire." That's exactly what he needs to start doing.
are told to people who are predisposed to believe them. Refuting them,
as some Repub "experts" are calling for, requires viewers to use brain
cells they people don't have.
But it's past time to get rough on the Traitor-in-Chief.
---
Exactly. Those he targets have no clue he was awarded 4 pinnochios by the WP for his out and out lies. The dumber, the better. Romney better get rough and tough soon. He said earlier he wasn't going to "set his hair on fire." That's exactly what he needs to start doing.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 09, 2012 09:51 AM (K+jo9)
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Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:49 AM (4df7R)
Neither A nor B.
You're normal
I think I'm going to have to go to WordPress and make up some bumperstickers.
UNIONS = PROTECTION OF THE LAZY
Want one?
Neither A nor B.
You're normal
I think I'm going to have to go to WordPress and make up some bumperstickers.
UNIONS = PROTECTION OF THE LAZY
Want one?
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 09:52 AM (sbV1u)
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Israel has long faced the scorn of Islamists. Iran's Ahmadinejad has sworn over and again to wipe them off the map, supporter's of Egypt's new president have talked of conquering Israel and making Jerusalem the capital of Egypt, and Palestinians have taken opportunity after opportunity to fire a rocket into the Jewish state and stir things up.
But it looks like Israel is going to have share the Islamist's scorn with Christians, at least for a time. For a group with ties to the United Muslim Nations International has released a 23 page booklet titled, "The Global Islamic Civilization: The Power of a Nation Revived." And in it, they put forth plans to "wipe Christianity from the face of the earth."
Sheik Farook al-Mohammedi, the leader of the group, has made his intentions clear: "Christianity should be destroyed and wiped from the face of the earth [because] it is an evil, demonic and Anti-Christ system" He added: "The Revived Global Caliphate has set eyes on the West to once and for all rid the world of Christianity and there is nothing you can do about it."
And in other news, President Obama has spent his presidency telling us that Islamists and Westerners share so much in common: that our differences are minimal but our desires, our hopes and dreams, are so similar.
I guess Obama hasn't read "The Global Islamic Civilization" yet.
But it looks like Israel is going to have share the Islamist's scorn with Christians, at least for a time. For a group with ties to the United Muslim Nations International has released a 23 page booklet titled, "The Global Islamic Civilization: The Power of a Nation Revived." And in it, they put forth plans to "wipe Christianity from the face of the earth."
Sheik Farook al-Mohammedi, the leader of the group, has made his intentions clear: "Christianity should be destroyed and wiped from the face of the earth [because] it is an evil, demonic and Anti-Christ system" He added: "The Revived Global Caliphate has set eyes on the West to once and for all rid the world of Christianity and there is nothing you can do about it."
And in other news, President Obama has spent his presidency telling us that Islamists and Westerners share so much in common: that our differences are minimal but our desires, our hopes and dreams, are so similar.
I guess Obama hasn't read "The Global Islamic Civilization" yet.
Posted by: Nevergiveup at July 09, 2012 09:53 AM (05RcU)
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People have been getting "healthcare" since before Stanley Ann's first period. FFS.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:50 AM (ZKzrr)
EXACTLY. Gah, the conflation of "healthcare" and "health insurance" is as maddening as "illegal immigrants" being conflated with "immigrants." THEY ARE DIFFERENT THINGS. STOP TREATING THEM LIKE THEY ARE THE SAME.
Was it AtC who had the epic rant about this the other day?
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:50 AM (ZKzrr)
EXACTLY. Gah, the conflation of "healthcare" and "health insurance" is as maddening as "illegal immigrants" being conflated with "immigrants." THEY ARE DIFFERENT THINGS. STOP TREATING THEM LIKE THEY ARE THE SAME.
Was it AtC who had the epic rant about this the other day?
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:53 AM (4df7R)
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Romney better get rough and tough soon.
If by "rough and tough" you mean to merely start pointing out how teh SCOAMF's voodoo economics has made everyone's life worse, preferably by using as many of the fed's own numbers as possible, then I say, gopher it.
In the nicest way possible, of course.
If by "rough and tough" you mean to merely start pointing out how teh SCOAMF's voodoo economics has made everyone's life worse, preferably by using as many of the fed's own numbers as possible, then I say, gopher it.
In the nicest way possible, of course.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at July 09, 2012 09:54 AM (d0Tfm)
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Let's not be too hard on DrSmith, he's just joining in on the newest conservative past time, hand-wringing. Check out FOX News, print pundits, bloggers and biggest hand-wringers of all, conservative blog commenters.
Just watch, if Romney doesn't have have a sufficient (in their minds) responds to Obama's speech today, all will be lost, Romney will be toast. It's as predictable now as the sunrise.
Just watch, if Romney doesn't have have a sufficient (in their minds) responds to Obama's speech today, all will be lost, Romney will be toast. It's as predictable now as the sunrise.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 09:55 AM (GZitp)
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UNIONS = PROTECTION OF THE LAZYWant one?
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 09:52 AM (sbV1u)
YES, please.
How about:
UNIONS = JOINTS AND BLOW IN THE PARKING LOT AT LUNCH BEFORE BUILDING YOUR NEW CHEVY
Posted by: Sean Bannion at July 09, 2012 09:52 AM (sbV1u)
YES, please.
How about:
UNIONS = JOINTS AND BLOW IN THE PARKING LOT AT LUNCH BEFORE BUILDING YOUR NEW CHEVY
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:55 AM (4df7R)
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Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 09:48 AM (ZKzrr)
Investigation pending. Rumors of a pre-show juice bender beginning to surface, amidst other rumors of a mostly destroyed Winnebago and bodies in the desert at an undisclosed site just south of the border. No one is saying Harry was there, but it has his fingerprints all over it.
Investigation pending. Rumors of a pre-show juice bender beginning to surface, amidst other rumors of a mostly destroyed Winnebago and bodies in the desert at an undisclosed site just south of the border. No one is saying Harry was there, but it has his fingerprints all over it.
Posted by: Is what JQ Public is thinking... at July 09, 2012 09:56 AM (NBj0d)
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Mornin' Morons. Hard to get up the usual Righteous Outrage™ this morning, on account of wanting to thrash my two best friends within inches of their lives for Wanton Immature Stupidity.
But in case nobody's mentioned Barack Obama is a Stuttering Clusterf*** of a Miserable Failure, there it is.
But in case nobody's mentioned Barack Obama is a Stuttering Clusterf*** of a Miserable Failure, there it is.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 09:58 AM (GBXon)
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“If Republicans make that their number one issue, the repeal of healthcare, they are certainly going to lose the election, in the House and the Senate and the presidency,” said Schumer on CBS’s “Face the Nation”.
Hey suckdick, forgive me if I don't take Schumer's election strategy to heart, mkay?
Hey suckdick, forgive me if I don't take Schumer's election strategy to heart, mkay?
Posted by: Burn the Witch at July 09, 2012 09:58 AM (rX1N2)
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Sheik Farook al-Mohammedi, the leader of the group, has made his intentions clear: "Christianity should be destroyed and wiped from the face of the earth [because] it is an evil, demonic and Anti-Christ system" He added: "The Revived Global Caliphate has set eyes on the West to once and for all rid the world of Christianity and there is nothing you can do about it."
To paraphrase the great philospher Yosemite Sam, "If it's Armageddon you want, it's Armageddon you'll get!"
To paraphrase the great philospher Yosemite Sam, "If it's Armageddon you want, it's Armageddon you'll get!"
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at July 09, 2012 09:59 AM (d0Tfm)
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Checking out Ben's sidebar links I see the story about the Mass. state rep who got arrested for allegedly punching out his girlfriend. When I woke up and turned on the news this morning, that was one of the headline stories.
Am i alone in saying, "This is a story? It's MASSACHUSETTS."
Seriously, Mass. Morons, how many of your state legislators have ended up in the clink in recent years? I feel for you. You've got too many idiots who vote.
Am i alone in saying, "This is a story? It's MASSACHUSETTS."
Seriously, Mass. Morons, how many of your state legislators have ended up in the clink in recent years? I feel for you. You've got too many idiots who vote.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 09:59 AM (4df7R)
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There's nothing worse than an opponent who can blanket Florida with dishonest attack ads.
Posted by: Newt Gingrich at July 09, 2012 10:02 AM (aGX9l)
Posted by: Insomniac at July 09, 2012 10:03 AM (UH0ly)
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Am I: A) in need of anger management, or B) a shining example of the difference between conservatives and progressives?
Clearly B. After all, you cannot be blamed for having the natural reaction to such provocation.
Clearly B. After all, you cannot be blamed for having the natural reaction to such provocation.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:04 AM (VtjlW)
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wanting to thrash my two best friends within inches of their lives for Wanton Immature Stupidity.
It sounds like there's a story here.
I like stories.
It sounds like there's a story here.
I like stories.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ pretending to look busy at July 09, 2012 10:04 AM (ZKzrr)
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190 Mornin' Morons. Hard to get up the usual Righteous Outrage™ this morning, on account of wanting to thrash my two best friends within inches of their lives for Wanton Immature Stupidity.
Wow. That must be some serious immaturity, if a Moron thinks it's immature. we are, after all, the HQ of pudding, Valu-Rite and hobo hunting. Dare I ask what they did?
190 Mornin' Morons. Hard to get up the usual Righteous Outrage™ this morning, on account of wanting to thrash my two best friends within inches of their lives for Wanton Immature Stupidity.
Wow. That must be some serious immaturity, if a Moron thinks it's immature. we are, after all, the HQ of pudding, Valu-Rite and hobo hunting. Dare I ask what they did?
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:05 AM (4df7R)
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Clearly B. After all, you cannot be blamed for having the natural reaction to such provocation.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:04 AM (VtjlW)
Thank you. I was hoping it wasn't A, because I don't want to end up in a bad Adam Sandler movie. Or equally bad Charlie Sheen television show.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:04 AM (VtjlW)
Thank you. I was hoping it wasn't A, because I don't want to end up in a bad Adam Sandler movie. Or equally bad Charlie Sheen television show.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:06 AM (4df7R)
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I'mheaded over to a farm with nine wooded acres around noon today for unrelated business, but maybe I'll take a ride (horseback) around the place with some binoculars. The more I think about it, I'd kinda like to be the guy who spots her (16 year-old, 8 pound female) next.
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 09, 2012 10:06 AM (HethX)
Posted by: Avi at July 09, 2012 10:08 AM (51xVX)
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Am I:
A) in need of anger management, or
B) a shining example of the difference between conservatives and progressives?
C) In need of an Abrams tank.
Morning poops....
A) in need of anger management, or
B) a shining example of the difference between conservatives and progressives?
C) In need of an Abrams tank.
Morning poops....
Posted by: Tami at July 09, 2012 10:09 AM (X6akg)
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"On June 28, Maseng went to Boston and met with multiple, “high-level
officials” in the Romney campaign about joining on as an adviser. No
formal offer was ever made, according to the source." http://tinyurl.com/6ugglgo
officials” in the Romney campaign about joining on as an adviser. No
formal offer was ever made, according to the source." http://tinyurl.com/6ugglgo
Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 10:09 AM (oZfic)
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Dumbest Man on the Left Strikes Again: Matt Yglesias Compares Romney to Hitler
http://weaselzippers.us/2012/07/09/ slate-lefty-matt-yglesias-compares-romney-to-hitler/
http://weaselzippers.us/2012/07/09/ slate-lefty-matt-yglesias-compares-romney-to-hitler/
Posted by: Newt Gingrich at July 09, 2012 10:10 AM (aGX9l)
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OMG!!!!
Posted by: phoenixgirl, team dagny at July 09, 2012 10:11 AM (Ho2rs)
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Sock Reset
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 10:11 AM (aGX9l)
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hi tami!!! how goes it?
Posted by: phoenixgirl, team dagny at July 09, 2012 10:11 AM (Ho2rs)
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I'mheaded over to a farm with nine wooded acres around noon today for unrelated business, but maybe I'll take a ride (horseback) around the place with some binoculars. The more I think about it, I'd kinda like to be the guy who spots her (16 year-old, 8 pound female) next.
Well, obviously they didn't have the monkey sufficiently hooked on blow, elst she wouldn't have left the facility at all.
Well, obviously they didn't have the monkey sufficiently hooked on blow, elst she wouldn't have left the facility at all.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at July 09, 2012 10:12 AM (d0Tfm)
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Good PG, how is you? Ever find that baby rattler?
Posted by: Tami at July 09, 2012 10:12 AM (X6akg)
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The Wanton Immature Stupidity will not be detailed here, other than to say there are issues of (a) proportional reaction and (b) Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (to which is being reacted), coupled with (c) I'm getting to old for this crap.
That, and one of them reads here occasionally, and I'm in a bad enough position on this mess already. Diplomacy sucks.
That, and one of them reads here occasionally, and I'm in a bad enough position on this mess already. Diplomacy sucks.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:12 AM (GBXon)
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(Investors Business Daily) More workers joined the federal government's disability program in June than
got new jobs, according to two new government reports, a clear indicator of how
bleak the nation's jobs picture is after three full years of economic
recovery.
The economy created just 80,000 jobs in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics
reported Friday. But that same month, 85,000 workers left the workforce entirely
to enroll in the Social Security Disability Insurance program, according to the
Social Security Administration.
More steps in the right direction
(Investors Business Daily) More workers joined the federal government's disability program in June than
got new jobs, according to two new government reports, a clear indicator of how
bleak the nation's jobs picture is after three full years of economic
recovery.
The economy created just 80,000 jobs in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics
reported Friday. But that same month, 85,000 workers left the workforce entirely
to enroll in the Social Security Disability Insurance program, according to the
Social Security Administration.
More steps in the right direction
Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 09, 2012 10:12 AM (1Jaio)
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http://tinyurl.com/76mw45l
Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 10:12 AM (oZfic)
213
Romney better get rough and tough soon.
I shall be quite the vicious brute. Just as soon as we get back from watching my wife's horsie toe dance in the London Olympics.
Pip pip!
Posted by: Mitt Romney
Romney better get rough and tough soon.
I shall be quite the vicious brute. Just as soon as we get back from watching my wife's horsie toe dance in the London Olympics.
Pip pip!
Posted by: Mitt Romney
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 09, 2012 10:13 AM (kdS6q)
Posted by: phoenixgirl, team dagny at July 09, 2012 10:13 AM (Ho2rs)
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Wow. That must be some serious immaturity, if a Moron thinks it's immature.
There's stupid, and then there's effing tarded stupid. This is solidly in that second camp.
There's stupid, and then there's effing tarded stupid. This is solidly in that second camp.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:14 AM (GBXon)
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Click my link to a DNS virus. Please!
Posted by: loser tree at July 09, 2012 10:13 AM (ooZfic) at July 09, 2012 10:14 AM (zThit)
Posted by: oZfic at July 09, 2012 10:15 AM (Ho2rs)
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nope....:s
Posted by: phoenixgirl, team dagny at July 09, 2012 10:13 AM (Ho2rs)
Yikes!!...well, always turn on the light when you go to pee.
Posted by: phoenixgirl, team dagny at July 09, 2012 10:13 AM (Ho2rs)
Yikes!!...well, always turn on the light when you go to pee.
Posted by: Tami at July 09, 2012 10:16 AM (X6akg)
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Posted by: BackwardsBoy
Maybe she thought she'd find better stuff at the nightclubs. So sad,a non-verbal 16-year old with a drug habit, the streets will eat her up.
Maybe she thought she'd find better stuff at the nightclubs. So sad,a non-verbal 16-year old with a drug habit, the streets will eat her up.
Posted by: Lincolntf at July 09, 2012 10:16 AM (HethX)
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216: Hmm, that one may be a little too close to foul territory by AoSHQ socking rules.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:16 AM (GBXon)
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34Romney up by three!
And yet pontificators whine about Romney's strategy. Romney should do this, Romney should do that, etc...
Right now Romney has played Obama into spending early much of his campaign cash. Romney knows that the economy is not going to get better by fall. When Fall comes, Romney will have a huge war chest in which to hammer Obama and all Obama will have is the left wing media - which helps but will not be enough.
Manstein told Hitler he had to give him the flexibilty to give up land to the Soviets so that he could practice maneuver warfare against them. Hitler refused and the Soviets crushed the Nazis (a good news bad news sort of thing). Many pundits are trying to play the role of a short sighted Hitler and have Romney spend big to stop Obama now. Problem is that now is not the election - I hope Romney plays it cool and sticks to his plan. The nervous nellies are not thinking to clearly on this (including Obama). So let Obama spend his campaign cash the way he spends our money - wastefully.
And yet pontificators whine about Romney's strategy. Romney should do this, Romney should do that, etc...
Right now Romney has played Obama into spending early much of his campaign cash. Romney knows that the economy is not going to get better by fall. When Fall comes, Romney will have a huge war chest in which to hammer Obama and all Obama will have is the left wing media - which helps but will not be enough.
Manstein told Hitler he had to give him the flexibilty to give up land to the Soviets so that he could practice maneuver warfare against them. Hitler refused and the Soviets crushed the Nazis (a good news bad news sort of thing). Many pundits are trying to play the role of a short sighted Hitler and have Romney spend big to stop Obama now. Problem is that now is not the election - I hope Romney plays it cool and sticks to his plan. The nervous nellies are not thinking to clearly on this (including Obama). So let Obama spend his campaign cash the way he spends our money - wastefully.
Posted by: Evan Maughan at July 09, 2012 10:16 AM (E9l/3)
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Please share, Brother Cavil. Effing tarded stupid is my favoritest.
Posted by: Darth Chipmunk at July 09, 2012 10:16 AM (0tRzD)
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One thing I wish someone would ask him is why extend the tax cuts for just ONE year??? Does this mean that, if he gets reelected, he has no plans of extending them again? If he was really serious about helping the middle class, you'd think he would want to extend the tax cuts for the middle class for as long as he could. I don't get this one year nonsense.
Posted by: sydney jane at July 09, 2012 10:17 AM (Cklj4)
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Romney,
here's some talking points that you can't seem to say:
Bain outsourced after I left, unlike GM that outsources while Barry is in office
It's A fucking blind trust that put the money into legal offshore accounts
PS- hire Betsy McCaughy as your health care spokeswoman.
here's some talking points that you can't seem to say:
Bain outsourced after I left, unlike GM that outsources while Barry is in office
It's A fucking blind trust that put the money into legal offshore accounts
PS- hire Betsy McCaughy as your health care spokeswoman.
Posted by: Avi at July 09, 2012 10:17 AM (51xVX)
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Dumbest Man on the Left Strikes Again: Matt Yglesias Compares Romney to Hitler
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Being the dumbest on the left is like being the smelliest shit in the pile.
Dumbest Man on the Left Strikes Again: Matt Yglesias Compares Romney to Hitler
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Being the dumbest on the left is like being the smelliest shit in the pile.
Posted by: Hal Burton at July 09, 2012 10:18 AM (iYvMQ)
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Romney,
get off your fucking ass and fight back.
this is what Morris/Clinton did to Dole.
Posted by: Avi at July 09, 2012 10:08 AM
And the ads, to use a cliche, write themselves.
I'm not talking about boring refutations of recycled WaPoo stories. A little homework, and a few minutes with a calculator, will get the job done.
For example: take the money spent on the GM bailout, divide it by the number of cars sold, and ask: "Did you buy a new GM car? Here's what it really cost.... And if you didn't, here's what it cost you anyway."
Or: "Obama says he's being outspent on the campaign trail. Here's what his campaign trips have cost you, even if you didn't donate to him...."
Or (and this is the way I'd go): "here are the Constitutional provisions and federal laws Obama has violated since 2008...."
Simple is best. Prove that the Choomer-in-Chief is a treasonous, over-spending America-hater. It can be done, if anyone has the balls to do it*.
* I'm guessing that excludes Mutt Romney, Repub "leaders" in general, and the "conservative" media.
get off your fucking ass and fight back.
this is what Morris/Clinton did to Dole.
Posted by: Avi at July 09, 2012 10:08 AM
And the ads, to use a cliche, write themselves.
I'm not talking about boring refutations of recycled WaPoo stories. A little homework, and a few minutes with a calculator, will get the job done.
For example: take the money spent on the GM bailout, divide it by the number of cars sold, and ask: "Did you buy a new GM car? Here's what it really cost.... And if you didn't, here's what it cost you anyway."
Or: "Obama says he's being outspent on the campaign trail. Here's what his campaign trips have cost you, even if you didn't donate to him...."
Or (and this is the way I'd go): "here are the Constitutional provisions and federal laws Obama has violated since 2008...."
Simple is best. Prove that the Choomer-in-Chief is a treasonous, over-spending America-hater. It can be done, if anyone has the balls to do it*.
* I'm guessing that excludes Mutt Romney, Repub "leaders" in general, and the "conservative" media.
Posted by: the Romney bus is honkin' for Dagny at July 09, 2012 10:18 AM (MQc8e)
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Was it AtC who had the epic rant about this the other day?
Possibly. I think I'm going start numbering them and then just say number 11 or whatever. It's a lot easier than typing it all out.
Possibly. I think I'm going start numbering them and then just say number 11 or whatever. It's a lot easier than typing it all out.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:20 AM (VtjlW)
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One thing I wish someone would ask him is why extend the tax cuts for
just ONE year??? Does this mean that, if he gets reelected, he has no
plans of extending them again? If he was really serious about helping
the middle class, you'd think he would want to extend the tax cuts for
the middle class for as long as he could. I don't get this one year
nonsense.
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Translation: vote for me! I'll say whatever you want to hear. I'll give you whatever you want (temporarily). Just vote for me now!11!1 I insource!
~ Dog Eater in Chief
just ONE year??? Does this mean that, if he gets reelected, he has no
plans of extending them again? If he was really serious about helping
the middle class, you'd think he would want to extend the tax cuts for
the middle class for as long as he could. I don't get this one year
nonsense.
----
Translation: vote for me! I'll say whatever you want to hear. I'll give you whatever you want (temporarily). Just vote for me now!11!1 I insource!
~ Dog Eater in Chief
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 09, 2012 10:21 AM (K+jo9)
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Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 09, 2012 10:12 AM (1Jaio)
That stat on the disabled rolls should be extremely disconcerting to everyone.
This coincides with the unemployment extension running out. Sure, there are some who are just trying to game the system...but there are ordinarily very honest people with no hope of finding work, no unemployment payments who are desperate and trying to find a way to survive included in this, no doubt
That stat on the disabled rolls should be extremely disconcerting to everyone.
This coincides with the unemployment extension running out. Sure, there are some who are just trying to game the system...but there are ordinarily very honest people with no hope of finding work, no unemployment payments who are desperate and trying to find a way to survive included in this, no doubt
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 10:21 AM (Yhu4q)
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Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:20 AM (VtjlW)
When you get to #69 we'll need photographic evidence.
When you get to #69 we'll need photographic evidence.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at July 09, 2012 10:22 AM (nEUpB)
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Please share, Brother Cavil. Effing tarded stupid is my favoritest.
If it blows up into full-fledged Stupidfest and I have to disown both the yahoos, then. Still sensitive with capacity to be contained.
If it blows up into full-fledged Stupidfest and I have to disown both the yahoos, then. Still sensitive with capacity to be contained.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:22 AM (GBXon)
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Good news:
Two-thirds of likely voters say President Obama has kept his 2008 campaign promise to change America — but it’s changed for the worse, according to a sizable majority.
A new poll for The Hill found 56 percent of likely voters believe Obama’s first term has transformed the nation in a negative way, compared to 35 percent who believe the country has changed for the better under his leadership.
The results signal broad voter unease with the direction the nation has taken under Obama’s leadership and present a major challenge for the incumbent Democrat as he seeks reelection this fall.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/cenrcho
Two-thirds of likely voters say President Obama has kept his 2008 campaign promise to change America — but it’s changed for the worse, according to a sizable majority.
A new poll for The Hill found 56 percent of likely voters believe Obama’s first term has transformed the nation in a negative way, compared to 35 percent who believe the country has changed for the better under his leadership.
The results signal broad voter unease with the direction the nation has taken under Obama’s leadership and present a major challenge for the incumbent Democrat as he seeks reelection this fall.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/cenrcho
Posted by: Not an Eeyore at July 09, 2012 10:22 AM (7+pP9)
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 10:23 AM (Yhu4q)
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Dumbest Man on the Left Strikes Again: Matt Yglesias Compares Romney to Hitler
Considering the Left compares someone on the Right to Hitler on a daily basis, I would almost argue this isn't even a story. Given that Matt Yglesias has the brainpower of a coke-addicted macaque with Hepatitis B, it's almost like making fun of the disabled.
Hang on... Hey, lincolntf, I think I've found your missing monkey!
Considering the Left compares someone on the Right to Hitler on a daily basis, I would almost argue this isn't even a story. Given that Matt Yglesias has the brainpower of a coke-addicted macaque with Hepatitis B, it's almost like making fun of the disabled.
Hang on... Hey, lincolntf, I think I've found your missing monkey!
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:23 AM (4df7R)
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If it blows up into full-fledged Stupidfest and I have to disown both the yahoos, then. Still sensitive with capacity to be contained.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:22 AM (GBXon)
Oh dear. That DOES sound bad. Well I hope everything works out and you don't have to "disown the yahoos." That kind of situation always, ALWAYS sucks.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:22 AM (GBXon)
Oh dear. That DOES sound bad. Well I hope everything works out and you don't have to "disown the yahoos." That kind of situation always, ALWAYS sucks.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:24 AM (4df7R)
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"GOP pollster David Winston conducted this poll in the middle of June,
one that shows Congressional Republicans trailing Democrats in a
generic ballot. Winston found that 47 percent of those surveyed would
vote for the Democratic Congressional candidate, compared with 45
percent that would vote for the Republican candidate. That's a flip from the 48-44 lead Republicans had in Winston's May polling." http://tinyurl.com/77mat8e
link to "The Winston Group, making ideas matter" http://tinyurl.com/775atcr
one that shows Congressional Republicans trailing Democrats in a
generic ballot. Winston found that 47 percent of those surveyed would
vote for the Democratic Congressional candidate, compared with 45
percent that would vote for the Republican candidate. That's a flip from the 48-44 lead Republicans had in Winston's May polling." http://tinyurl.com/77mat8e
link to "The Winston Group, making ideas matter" http://tinyurl.com/775atcr
Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 10:24 AM (oZfic)
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eh - I think we want Mittens to hit back hard right now because it would make us feel good. But is that the most effective strategy? i don't know.
anyway, gotta run
anyway, gotta run
Posted by: chemjeff in Texas at July 09, 2012 10:25 AM (+M9FE)
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208 Backwards Boy, I read your screed this am at your site and it sounds just wonderful. Cut, jib, etc.
I also think that the chances of our politicos listening to you are just as good as Kate Upton coming to my front door in slo-mo wearing a teeny tiny bikini and then insisting I ravish her on the spot.
Dear Penthouse, you're not gonna believe what happened to me.....
I also think that the chances of our politicos listening to you are just as good as Kate Upton coming to my front door in slo-mo wearing a teeny tiny bikini and then insisting I ravish her on the spot.
Dear Penthouse, you're not gonna believe what happened to me.....
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 09, 2012 10:25 AM (ccXZP)
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Anyone else assess Barky's campaign slogan, Betting on America as being a very poor selection? Granted, nothing could've been more nauseating and saccharine as Hopey Change....but this go 'round, pretty uninspiring to say the least.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 09, 2012 10:27 AM (K+jo9)
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216: Hmm, that one may be a little too close to foul territory by AoSHQ socking rules.
Bullshit. Please clear all troll testicles from your buccal cavity before you post.
Bullshit. Please clear all troll testicles from your buccal cavity before you post.
Posted by: loser tree at July 09, 2012 10:24 AM (ooZfic) at July 09, 2012 10:27 AM (zThit)
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Given that Matt Yglesias has the brainpower of a coke-addicted macaque with Hepatitis B
That's hurtful. And untrue.
That's hurtful. And untrue.
Posted by: Escaped Macaque at July 09, 2012 10:28 AM (ZKzrr)
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From WorldNut Daily:
Obama's 'missing year' at Columbia found?
Clearinghouse claims its reports were wrong, transcript still under wraps
Two separate database reports from the National Student Clearinghouse last year that contradicted President Obama’s claim he attended Columbia University for two years added to the intrigue generated by Obama’s unwillingness to discuss his time at the Ivy League institution, his block on the release of educational records, and the many political science students and faculty there in the early 1980s who say they don’t remember him.
Swirling amid the black hole of information are a host of theories about Obama’s whereabouts – particularly during the 1981-1982 school year – including speculation he was working for the CIA in Pakistan.
...
Janine Greenwood, vice president and general counsel for the clearinghouse, told WND there was a “computer error” in their system that has been corrected. She said she confirmed with Columbia that Obama was at the university for two academic years, not one.
Greenwood said she “tried to untangle this” discrepancy one year ago after two “DegreeVerify certificates” from the Herndon, Va.-based clearinghouse –obtained through a fee-based request – indicated Obama attended Columbia College at Columbia University only in the 1982-1983 academic year, from Sept. 1, 1982 until May 31, 1983, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree May 17, 1983.
“All I know is [the record] was right originally, and somewhere along the line it went off the rails, and then it was right again,” she said.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/8yjpqd5
Given Obama's history, this could be true.
Obama's 'missing year' at Columbia found?
Clearinghouse claims its reports were wrong, transcript still under wraps
Two separate database reports from the National Student Clearinghouse last year that contradicted President Obama’s claim he attended Columbia University for two years added to the intrigue generated by Obama’s unwillingness to discuss his time at the Ivy League institution, his block on the release of educational records, and the many political science students and faculty there in the early 1980s who say they don’t remember him.
Swirling amid the black hole of information are a host of theories about Obama’s whereabouts – particularly during the 1981-1982 school year – including speculation he was working for the CIA in Pakistan.
...
Janine Greenwood, vice president and general counsel for the clearinghouse, told WND there was a “computer error” in their system that has been corrected. She said she confirmed with Columbia that Obama was at the university for two academic years, not one.
Greenwood said she “tried to untangle this” discrepancy one year ago after two “DegreeVerify certificates” from the Herndon, Va.-based clearinghouse –obtained through a fee-based request – indicated Obama attended Columbia College at Columbia University only in the 1982-1983 academic year, from Sept. 1, 1982 until May 31, 1983, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree May 17, 1983.
“All I know is [the record] was right originally, and somewhere along the line it went off the rails, and then it was right again,” she said.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/8yjpqd5
Given Obama's history, this could be true.
Posted by: Not a Nut at July 09, 2012 10:29 AM (7+pP9)
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Anyone else assess Barky's campaign slogan, Betting on America as being a very poor selection? Granted, nothing could've been more nauseating and saccharine as Hopey Change....but this go 'round, pretty uninspiring to say the least.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 09, 2012 10:27 AM (K+jo9)
"Betting on America," huh? From the same Preezy who has continually told people to stay home instead of blowing their money in tourist meccas like Vegas and Atlantic City, thus helping to cripple those local economies? THAT Preezy is now using gambling terminology as his political slogan?
Cute. Very cute.
Posted by: Lady in Black at July 09, 2012 10:27 AM (K+jo9)
"Betting on America," huh? From the same Preezy who has continually told people to stay home instead of blowing their money in tourist meccas like Vegas and Atlantic City, thus helping to cripple those local economies? THAT Preezy is now using gambling terminology as his political slogan?
Cute. Very cute.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:32 AM (4df7R)
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ braucht ein Bier at July 09, 2012 10:33 AM (ZKzrr)
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Posted by: Not a Nut at July 09, 2012 10:29 AM (7+pP9)
It's very difficult to attend an institution for only one year and receive a degree as generally you have to do all of your classes for your major concentration at that institution. This is why a lot of transfer students end up spending another semester or year in the transfer college/university as the transfer place, while accepting the person, doesn't accept the credit earned at the previous institution and, even if they do, they still require for the most part, all credits from the major concentration to be on their watch.
It's very difficult to attend an institution for only one year and receive a degree as generally you have to do all of your classes for your major concentration at that institution. This is why a lot of transfer students end up spending another semester or year in the transfer college/university as the transfer place, while accepting the person, doesn't accept the credit earned at the previous institution and, even if they do, they still require for the most part, all credits from the major concentration to be on their watch.
Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 10:33 AM (oZfic)
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Given Obama's history, this could be true.
Posted by: Not a Nut at July 09, 2012 10:29 AM (7+pP9
All I'm going to say is that if the Clearinghouse can fuck up something like that, then I don't trust their data. The only reason it was even noticed was because it was very specifically tied to a single person, Obama. I have to use Clearinghouse data every year for local and federal reports, so this makes me unhappy on MULTIPLE LEVELS.
Posted by: Not a Nut at July 09, 2012 10:29 AM (7+pP9
All I'm going to say is that if the Clearinghouse can fuck up something like that, then I don't trust their data. The only reason it was even noticed was because it was very specifically tied to a single person, Obama. I have to use Clearinghouse data every year for local and federal reports, so this makes me unhappy on MULTIPLE LEVELS.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:34 AM (4df7R)
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zThit: Say, that's a new hash. New ISP, or new trolling assignment?
Either way, this. Is. Not. The. Day.
Either way, this. Is. Not. The. Day.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:34 AM (GBXon)
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"theories about Obama’s whereabouts – particularly during the 1981-1982 school year – including speculation he was working for the CIA in Pakistan."
What? the Culinary Institute of America needed recipes for dog? Not likely.
What? the Culinary Institute of America needed recipes for dog? Not likely.
Posted by: real joe at July 09, 2012 10:34 AM (PD2ad)
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Whew.
Just took 2 detours through a not-so-lovely neighborhood. Both the map on my phone and Google maps told me I could make a left turn in a place where you really really can't.
Then after dropping off a kid at a camp, the way home was blocked off by police.
With thunder in the background for dramtic effect...
And now to get the A/C fixed.
Just took 2 detours through a not-so-lovely neighborhood. Both the map on my phone and Google maps told me I could make a left turn in a place where you really really can't.
Then after dropping off a kid at a camp, the way home was blocked off by police.
With thunder in the background for dramtic effect...
And now to get the A/C fixed.
Posted by: Mama AJ, who can't have nice things at July 09, 2012 10:34 AM (SUKHu)
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I also think that the chances of our politicos listening to you are just as good as Kate Upton coming to my front door in slo-mo wearing a teeny tiny bikini and then insisting I ravish her on the spot.
Glad you liked it. Losing causes are my specialty (I was a Perry dude).
And Kate Upton, that overweight heifer with the big, floppy bazongas?http://tinyurl.com/6puahbu
Glad you liked it. Losing causes are my specialty (I was a Perry dude).
And Kate Upton, that overweight heifer with the big, floppy bazongas?http://tinyurl.com/6puahbu
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at July 09, 2012 10:36 AM (d0Tfm)
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"theories about Obama’s whereabouts – particularly during the 1981-1982 school year – including speculation he was working for the CIA in Pakistan."
Methinks they overestimate the Preezy's allegedly "prodigious" intellect. If he was working for the CIA, it was as an unwitting dupe who had a wire sewn into the Frankenstein scar on the back of his head.
Methinks they overestimate the Preezy's allegedly "prodigious" intellect. If he was working for the CIA, it was as an unwitting dupe who had a wire sewn into the Frankenstein scar on the back of his head.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:36 AM (4df7R)
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"A new poll for The Hill found 56 percent of likely voters believe Obama’s first term has transformed the nation in a negative way, compared to 35 percent who believe the country has changed for the better under his leadership. "
The problem is that due to being defined by Obama and refusing to respond to attacks, they like Mitt even less as an alternative.
Really says a lot about Romney that he can't even be ahead of a guy who the public thinks changed things for the worse.
The problem is that due to being defined by Obama and refusing to respond to attacks, they like Mitt even less as an alternative.
Really says a lot about Romney that he can't even be ahead of a guy who the public thinks changed things for the worse.
Posted by: DrSmith at July 09, 2012 10:36 AM (t8tck)
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And now to get the A/C fixed.
I'm dropping my car off at lunch to find out why it went fuck you no you can't drive I'm shutting the engine off on Saturday. In related news, I think I'm going to need to stop at the drug store on the way back to work in order to pick up the necessary items for when I get the bill for that.
I'm dropping my car off at lunch to find out why it went fuck you no you can't drive I'm shutting the engine off on Saturday. In related news, I think I'm going to need to stop at the drug store on the way back to work in order to pick up the necessary items for when I get the bill for that.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:37 AM (VtjlW)
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my sock was well with in the bounds.....i didn't use a real nic...it doesn't have one.......
my sock was well with in the bounds.....i didn't use a real nic...it doesn't have one.......
Posted by: phoenixgirl, team dagny at July 09, 2012 10:37 AM (Ho2rs)
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With thunder in the background for dramtic effect...
Posted by: Mama AJ, who can't have nice things at July 09, 2012 10:34 AM (SUKHu)
Damn, it dounds like you just lived through an over-the-top car commercial.
Posted by: Mama AJ, who can't have nice things at July 09, 2012 10:34 AM (SUKHu)
Damn, it dounds like you just lived through an over-the-top car commercial.
Posted by: ErikW at July 09, 2012 10:37 AM (ypxQ0)
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If anyone on the court is leaking, I'm betting Ginsburg.
I'm betting there's Depends under that robe.
I'm betting there's Depends under that robe.
Posted by: nickless at July 09, 2012 10:38 AM (MMC8r)
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Well, cat piss is here. However, since it is all eeyore today, I guess it fits in with the mood.
Posted by: Mallamutt, RIINO President for Life at July 09, 2012 10:38 AM (OWjjx)
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I'm dropping my car off at lunch to find out why it went fuck you no you can't drive I'm shutting the engine off on Saturday. In related news, I think I'm going to need to stop at the drug store on the way back to work in order to pick up the necessary items for when I get the bill for that.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:37 AM (VtjlW)
Just remember not to wash down the Prozac with Valu-Rite. That would make the Horde very unhappy, and you wouldn't like us when we're unhappy.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:37 AM (VtjlW)
Just remember not to wash down the Prozac with Valu-Rite. That would make the Horde very unhappy, and you wouldn't like us when we're unhappy.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:38 AM (4df7R)
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RON PAUL ENDORSES MITT ROMNEY!
Posted by: Sonnyspats at July 09, 2012 10:39 AM (Qr9Rc)
Posted by: DrSmith at July 09, 2012 10:39 AM (+OeMR)
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@237 Romney is a data wonk. He has looked at data from past presidential elections, cash flow, polls, advertising mediums and other fun stuff that only a wonk could love. I'm pretty sure - seeing how he does things - that he has a plan and will stick to the plan. If things start shifting too much, he will adjust the plan based on circumstance. But Mitt is not the type to change plans because talking heads in the media say he should.
Will his plan to carpet bomb Obama shortly before the election work, probably. As long as Mitt keeps out raising BO and BO keeps spending his campaign funds the way he spends our money, Romney will be able to lunch a large offensive against a cash strapped Obama campaign in the Fall.
Will his plan to carpet bomb Obama shortly before the election work, probably. As long as Mitt keeps out raising BO and BO keeps spending his campaign funds the way he spends our money, Romney will be able to lunch a large offensive against a cash strapped Obama campaign in the Fall.
Posted by: Evan Maughan at July 09, 2012 10:39 AM (E9l/3)
Posted by: DrSmith at July 09, 2012 10:39 AM (Xa2if)
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So I'm the troll now?
Right.
Go impale yourself on a frozen french fry you sanctimonious Cylon scumbag.
Right.
Go impale yourself on a frozen french fry you sanctimonious Cylon scumbag.
Posted by: Dirk Benedict at July 09, 2012 10:41 AM (zThit)
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254: Hrmph, alternate hash. Guess I'm in a pissier mood than I thought.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:41 AM (GBXon)
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"And Kate Upton, that overweight heifer with the big, floppy bazongas?"
A pro anorexia website? I hope they do better then my failed pro morbidly obese website.
A pro anorexia website? I hope they do better then my failed pro morbidly obese website.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 10:41 AM (GZitp)
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263: They left you on that planet for a reason. Oh, and replaced you with a chick. So yeah, bite me.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:41 AM (GBXon)
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Well it could happen
Posted by: Sonnyspats at July 09, 2012 10:42 AM (Qr9Rc)
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Just remember not to wash down the Prozac with Valu-Rite. That would make the Horde very unhappy, and you wouldn't like us when we're unhappy.
I'm thinking a lovely course of xanax, diet coke and chocolate is in the offing for lunch. Though, thankfully, the 'rents are letting me borrow their car and I'm picking mommy up at lunch to follow me up to drop off my car and she's making me lunch because she's worried I won't have time to eat otherwise. Tell me again why I would ever, ever want to be a grown up and take care of myself?
I'm thinking a lovely course of xanax, diet coke and chocolate is in the offing for lunch. Though, thankfully, the 'rents are letting me borrow their car and I'm picking mommy up at lunch to follow me up to drop off my car and she's making me lunch because she's worried I won't have time to eat otherwise. Tell me again why I would ever, ever want to be a grown up and take care of myself?
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:42 AM (VtjlW)
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The unfortunate thing for conservatives is that we have a sense of humor (unlike leftists), but at the same time we have the ability to utilize rational thought (also unlike leftists). So we can see how everything that should go right could so easily go wrong, and we know that very few people outside of our circle of blogs and rightwing media will ever pay attention.
Hence the Eeyore-ness.
Which is a shame, because Eeyore was always my favorite Winnie the Pooh character. I hate having to use him for such an unpleasant purpose.
If we were to compare the bitter, ignorant masses of the Left to a character from classic children's literature, who would it be? I'm leaning towards Tweedledum and Tweedledee, but they're not quite stupid enough.
Hence the Eeyore-ness.
Which is a shame, because Eeyore was always my favorite Winnie the Pooh character. I hate having to use him for such an unpleasant purpose.
If we were to compare the bitter, ignorant masses of the Left to a character from classic children's literature, who would it be? I'm leaning towards Tweedledum and Tweedledee, but they're not quite stupid enough.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:43 AM (4df7R)
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22 The SCOAMF is closing Nine Border Patrol offices
Here's the money statement:
"At this time, there is no active plan for ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] assets to assist local
authorities in this area when alien smuggling or alien transportation
situations are encountered by your [local law enforcement officers]."
Reward your pals and punish your enemies. It's the Chicago way, baby.
Here's the money statement:
"At this time, there is no active plan for ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] assets to assist local
authorities in this area when alien smuggling or alien transportation
situations are encountered by your [local law enforcement officers]."
Reward your pals and punish your enemies. It's the Chicago way, baby.
Posted by: Al Ca-Poamf at July 09, 2012 10:43 AM (+XVQe)
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250 And Kate Upton, that overweight heifer with the big, floppy bazongas?
Big and floppy?
/shrugs
Sign me up.
Big and floppy?
/shrugs
Sign me up.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 09, 2012 10:43 AM (da5Wo)
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"Four years later, I renounced conservatives -- and they attacked me for it" -- Jonathan Krohn
Hey, buddy. Just try renouncing progressives. You will be toast.
Hey, buddy. Just try renouncing progressives. You will be toast.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at July 09, 2012 10:44 AM (e8kgV)
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"Presidential Donor Lookup Results
Your search has generated too many results. Only the top 1000 records are being displayed." http://tinyurl.com/6lqtjza
Your search has generated too many results. Only the top 1000 records are being displayed." http://tinyurl.com/6lqtjza
Posted by: lybor tee at July 09, 2012 10:44 AM (oZfic)
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Seriously, Erik, when the navigation said "sharp left turn", it should have been a clue that it was like the commercial where the GPS says "dramatic right turn".
Alex, good luck with that.
The nice lady at the A/C place listened to my tales of repeated A/C woe and said "bless your heart", so I'm feeling better now.
Alex, good luck with that.
The nice lady at the A/C place listened to my tales of repeated A/C woe and said "bless your heart", so I'm feeling better now.
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 10:45 AM (SUKHu)
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 10:45 AM (Yhu4q)
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I'm thinking a lovely course of xanax, diet coke and chocolate is in the offing for lunch. Though, thankfully, the 'rents are letting me borrow their car and I'm picking mommy up at lunch to follow me up to drop off my car and she's making me lunch because she's worried I won't have time to eat otherwise. Tell me again why I would ever, ever want to be a grown up and take care of myself?
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:42 AM (VtjlW)
Awww, you have such a great mom.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:42 AM (VtjlW)
Awww, you have such a great mom.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:45 AM (4df7R)
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"Bain outsourced after I left, unlike GM that outsources while Barry is in office..."
Let's not forget GE, which is outsourcing to Chiner among other places while Immelt sits on lil' choomie's economic zoom zoom committee.
Let's not forget GE, which is outsourcing to Chiner among other places while Immelt sits on lil' choomie's economic zoom zoom committee.
Posted by: Chariots of Toast at July 09, 2012 10:47 AM (ksERZ)
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Ah, Alex, bless her heart!
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 10:47 AM (SUKHu)
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Where?
What polle?
Posted by: DrSmith at July 09
You sound like a party favor given out at Barney Frank's nuptials.
What pol
Posted by: DrSmith at July 09
You sound like a party favor given out at Barney Frank's nuptials.
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 09, 2012 10:47 AM (ccXZP)
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Seriously, Erik, when the navigation said "sharp left turn", it should have been a clue that it was like the commercial where the GPS says "dramatic right turn".
Or like teh scene in "Speed" when the bus needs to make a sharp right turn to get onto the freeway, and almost tips over?
Or like teh scene in "Speed" when the bus needs to make a sharp right turn to get onto the freeway, and almost tips over?
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:47 AM (4df7R)
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But the best thing about the whole project is that it put Waxahachie on the map. Can't beat a name like that.
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But the best thing about the whole project is that it put Waxahachie on the map. Can't beat a name like that.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 10:48 AM (eEfYn)
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It's as if somehow it would be contradictory — even Democratic heresy — to support a laudable expansion of healthcare coverage and to also acknowledge that it was going to require more California tax dollars. To ignore the cost is to be intellectually dishonest.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at July 09, 2012 10:49 AM (e8kgV)
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Where are the June fundraising numbers, Jim Messina?
Or should I just go ahead and laugh hysterically in their absence?
Or should I just go ahead and laugh hysterically in their absence?
Posted by: C'mon, You Lying Bastards. Release the $$$$ Numbers! at July 09, 2012 10:49 AM (AzwZn)
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Where are the June fundraising numbers, Jim Messina?
Or should I just go ahead and laugh hysterically in their absence?
So much for "show me the money", eh...
Or should I just go ahead and laugh hysterically in their absence?
So much for "show me the money", eh...
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 10:51 AM (GBXon)
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261 "Will his plan to carpet bomb Obama shortly before the election work,
probably."
Mittens was able to clobber his GOP front-runner opponents by going heavily negative as soon as they emerged.
If he wins, just remember that you are getting the "everything's fine, nothing that policies favoring our traditional financial and big business constituencies can't fix" wing of the GOP.
The rot will still be there, and we'll need a Tea Party Congress if we ever hope to stop the train from going off the cliff.
probably."
Mittens was able to clobber his GOP front-runner opponents by going heavily negative as soon as they emerged.
If he wins, just remember that you are getting the "everything's fine, nothing that policies favoring our traditional financial and big business constituencies can't fix" wing of the GOP.
The rot will still be there, and we'll need a Tea Party Congress if we ever hope to stop the train from going off the cliff.
Posted by: Arms Merchant at July 09, 2012 10:51 AM (+XVQe)
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Was down in Nashville last weekend and heard a story about Moochie staying at the Grand Ole Opry hotel, and made them disconnect FOX news altogether, hotel wide. Pissed off a bunch of her fellow hotel guests.
Posted by: Hal Burton at July 09, 2012 10:51 AM (iYvMQ)
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>>Or like teh scene in "Speed" when the bus needs to make a sharp right turn to get onto the freeway, and almost tips over?
Coulda been! It wasn't that the left turn I was supposed to make wasn't allowed, it was that there was concrete that would have made it...difficult.
Picture the minivan jumping the concrete and landing on two wheels while turning...
Coulda been! It wasn't that the left turn I was supposed to make wasn't allowed, it was that there was concrete that would have made it...difficult.
Picture the minivan jumping the concrete and landing on two wheels while turning...
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 10:52 AM (SUKHu)
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Or like teh scene in "Speed" when the bus needs to make a sharp right turn to get onto the freeway, and almost tips over?
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:47 AM (4df7R)
Ha ha! Mamascreeching around a corner on two wheels!
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:47 AM (4df7R)
Ha ha! Mamascreeching around a corner on two wheels!
Posted by: ErikW at July 09, 2012 10:53 AM (ypxQ0)
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>>Let's not forget GE, which is outsourcing to Chiner among other places
while Immelt sits on lil' choomie's economic zoom zoom committee.
Hmmm....let's not forget that Ogabe outsourced his campaigns telemarketing to the Philippines .
That guy sure sounded funny the other day...
"Hellro..I'm caw-ring on behalf of Plesident Balack Obama...."
(I denounce myself, so you don't have to)
while Immelt sits on lil' choomie's economic zoom zoom committee.
Hmmm....let's not forget that Ogabe outsourced his campaigns telemarketing to the Philippines .
That guy sure sounded funny the other day...
"Hellro..I'm caw-ring on behalf of Plesident Balack Obama...."
(I denounce myself, so you don't have to)
Posted by: Albie Damned at July 09, 2012 10:54 AM (Yhu4q)
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@282, "Democrat" and "intellectually honest" are mutually exclusive.
Posted by: Arms Merchant at July 09, 2012 10:55 AM (+XVQe)
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we'll need a Tea Party Congress if we ever hope to stop the train from going off the cliff.
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Well, about half of 'tea party' candidates seem to be disfunctional idiots which makes the likelihood of a 'tea party' Congress slight.
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Well, about half of 'tea party' candidates seem to be disfunctional idiots which makes the likelihood of a 'tea party' Congress slight.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 10:55 AM (eEfYn)
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If we were to compare the bitter, ignorant masses of the Left to a character from classic children's literature, who would it be?
If we're counting HP as "classic" children's literature, then Fudge and Dolores Umbridge.
Awww, you have such a great mom.
Honestly, I do. I am incredibly lucky to have the parents that I do.
If we're counting HP as "classic" children's literature, then Fudge and Dolores Umbridge.
Awww, you have such a great mom.
Honestly, I do. I am incredibly lucky to have the parents that I do.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 10:56 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 10:56 AM (KXm42)
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Bets the worm?
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at July 09, 2012 10:57 AM (mFxQX)
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ braucht ein Bier at July 09, 2012 10:57 AM (ZKzrr)
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But the best thing about the whole project is that it put Waxahachie on the map. Can't beat a name like that.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 10:48 AM (eEfYn)
I don't know what a hachie is, nor why anyone would want to wax it, but I suspect Sandra Fluke is involved.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 10:48 AM (eEfYn)
I don't know what a hachie is, nor why anyone would want to wax it, but I suspect Sandra Fluke is involved.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 10:58 AM (4df7R)
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>Was down in Nashville last weekend and heard a story about Moochie staying at the Grand Ole Opry hotel, and made them disconnect FOX news altogether, hotel wide. Pissed off a bunch of her fellow hotel guests.
Dolores Umbridge, indeed.
Dolores Umbridge, indeed.
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 10:59 AM (SUKHu)
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"b" before "g" except after "c". Isn't that right?
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 10:59 AM (KXm42)
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Picture the minivan jumping the concrete and landing on two wheels while turning...
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 10:52 AM (SUKHu)
*biting lip to hold in laughter* Sorry, sorry. I don't mean to laugh at your plight, but that DOES conjure a seriously funny image.
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 10:52 AM (SUKHu)
*biting lip to hold in laughter* Sorry, sorry. I don't mean to laugh at your plight, but that DOES conjure a seriously funny image.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 11:00 AM (4df7R)
Posted by: Mama AJ, who thinks the kids have gotten weird at July 09, 2012 11:00 AM (SUKHu)
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The inertia to keep doing the same ol' same ol' is very strong.
As evidence, look at Tea Party favorite Saracuda endorsing Orrin Hack over Dan Liljenquist.
My God, what favors must she owe?
As evidence, look at Tea Party favorite Saracuda endorsing Orrin Hack over Dan Liljenquist.
My God, what favors must she owe?
Posted by: Arms Merchant at July 09, 2012 11:00 AM (+XVQe)
Posted by: Major West gets the go ahead from Mrs. R at July 09, 2012 11:01 AM (864A5)
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If we're counting HP as "classic" children's literature, then Fudge and Dolores Umbridge.
The entire Ministry of Magic, really, at least during Harry's Hogwarts years.
The entire Ministry of Magic, really, at least during Harry's Hogwarts years.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 11:02 AM (4df7R)
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I am sick today! Can I haz som Helf cair?
Really.. In bed sick, need entertaining, Dammit! (rings silver bell...)
Really.. In bed sick, need entertaining, Dammit! (rings silver bell...)
Posted by: catman at July 09, 2012 11:02 AM (YKUmW)
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291 "Well, about half of 'tea party' candidates seem to be
disfunctional idiots which makes the likelihood of a 'tea party'
Congress slight."
"Seem" is the operative word. Only half of those actually are dysfunctional idiots because politics attracts types who don't have real lives.
The other half "seem" that way thanks to the Baghdad Bob Media.
disfunctional idiots which makes the likelihood of a 'tea party'
Congress slight."
"Seem" is the operative word. Only half of those actually are dysfunctional idiots because politics attracts types who don't have real lives.
The other half "seem" that way thanks to the Baghdad Bob Media.
Posted by: Arms Merchant at July 09, 2012 11:03 AM (+XVQe)
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MWR, you know those stickers some people have on the back of their minivan windows...the stick figure families??
I'm picturing them screaming in horror as the van screeches along.
(and no, I really really do NOT have those on my van)
I'm picturing them screaming in horror as the van screeches along.
(and no, I really really do NOT have those on my van)
Posted by: Mama AJ at July 09, 2012 11:03 AM (SUKHu)
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Did somebody say THC?
Posted by: Choom 4 Obama at July 09, 2012 11:04 AM (Qxdfp)
Posted by: catman at July 09, 2012 11:05 AM (YKUmW)
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I'll say it again. Instead of bitching about it, go down and sign up for your local party. Start knocking on doors and signing up voters.
There are two main rules in politics:
1. Get a majority
2. Show up
You can typically swing elections with a 3% margin. But you have to get involved.
There are two main rules in politics:
1. Get a majority
2. Show up
You can typically swing elections with a 3% margin. But you have to get involved.
Posted by: Arms Merchant at July 09, 2012 11:05 AM (+XVQe)
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 11:05 AM (eEfYn)
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Funny how socialism always ends up:
France sells bonds at negative interest rate
France's government has sold short-term bonds at negative interest rates for the first time, a sign of investor confidence despite concerns about French debts and the wider eurozone.
Despite the dropping rates, France's economic outlook is stagnant. President Francois Hollande said Monday that growth in the first half of this year is expected to be "nil."
http://preview.tinyurl.com/6sv5nr9
Funny how socialism always ends up:
France sells bonds at negative interest rate
France's government has sold short-term bonds at negative interest rates for the first time, a sign of investor confidence despite concerns about French debts and the wider eurozone.
Despite the dropping rates, France's economic outlook is stagnant. President Francois Hollande said Monday that growth in the first half of this year is expected to be "nil."
http://preview.tinyurl.com/6sv5nr9
Posted by: Smells Another Bailout at July 09, 2012 11:06 AM (7+pP9)
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Obama's spending more on the campaign than he's raking in? "Betting on America" indeed, with IOUs.
Posted by: sistrum at July 09, 2012 11:07 AM (AyryN)
Posted by: toby928© at July 09, 2012 11:09 AM (evdj2)
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Funny how socialism always ends up:
Roubini: My 'Perfect Storm' Scenario Is Unfolding Now
"Dr. Doom" Nouriel Roubini, says the "perfect storm" scenario he forecast for the global economy earlier this year is unfolding right now as growth slows in the U.S., Europe as well as China.
In May, Roubini predicted four elements – stalling growth in the U.S., debt troubles in Europe, a slowdown in emerging markets, particularly China, and military conflict in Iran - would come together in to create a storm for the global economy in 2013.
“(The) 2013 perfect storm scenario I wrote on months ago is unfolding,” Roubini said on Twitter on Monday.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/48116835
Funny how socialism always ends up:
Roubini: My 'Perfect Storm' Scenario Is Unfolding Now
"Dr. Doom" Nouriel Roubini, says the "perfect storm" scenario he forecast for the global economy earlier this year is unfolding right now as growth slows in the U.S., Europe as well as China.
In May, Roubini predicted four elements – stalling growth in the U.S., debt troubles in Europe, a slowdown in emerging markets, particularly China, and military conflict in Iran - would come together in to create a storm for the global economy in 2013.
“(The) 2013 perfect storm scenario I wrote on months ago is unfolding,” Roubini said on Twitter on Monday.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/48116835
Posted by: Smells DOOM at July 09, 2012 11:10 AM (7+pP9)
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312
Obama's spending more on the campaign than he's raking in? "Betting on America" indeed, with IOUs.
Posted by: sistrum at July 09, 2012 11:07 AM (AyryN)
Budget? Never heard of it
Obama's spending more on the campaign than he's raking in? "Betting on America" indeed, with IOUs.
Posted by: sistrum at July 09, 2012 11:07 AM (AyryN)
Budget? Never heard of it
Posted by: Charlie Gibson at July 09, 2012 11:11 AM (FIDMq)
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Obama wants a one-year tax extension for those making less than $250,000. While the policy is bad, Mitt should take this gift. The GOP has already won this battle and can win it again. This type of class warfare just doesn't work in America. Forget the polling. We can win this argument.
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 11:12 AM (gmeXX)
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Funny how socialism always ends up: Posted by: Smells DOOM
Not funny ha-ha but funny as in thoroughly rotten and covered in the mold of a fetid charnel house.
Not funny ha-ha but funny as in thoroughly rotten and covered in the mold of a fetid charnel house.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 09, 2012 11:13 AM (sClIO)
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When Obama repeats his class warfare rhetoric I would remind his supporters and undecideds that Obama purchased a 1.65 million dollar house and a piece of adjacent land for 105,000 in 2005. I would also remind them that Michelle got a raise in 2004 from 121,000 to 317,000 for a position that she and her employer sound abandoned when Obama ran for President. I would also offer to tell them the crooked details of these transactions if they wished to hear them but the hypocrisy should be enough.
Posted by: polynikes at July 09, 2012 11:13 AM (Cegrh)
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I saw a "van family" on a car the other day and when you looked close they were zombies !
Someone down the street from me has a "van family" made up of storm trooper helmets. I grin whenever I see it.
Someone down the street from me has a "van family" made up of storm trooper helmets. I grin whenever I see it.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 11:14 AM (VtjlW)
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"Chief Justice who prides himself on his writing and logic crafting a poorly written, inconsistent argument regarding the mandate as a tax"
Miss80sbaby, this is what happens when you try to make 'up'='down' and 'left'='right'
It's inconsistent and poorly written because it's premise is false.
Miss80sbaby, this is what happens when you try to make 'up'='down' and 'left'='right'
It's inconsistent and poorly written because it's premise is false.
Posted by: blindside at July 09, 2012 11:14 AM (x7g7t)
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Yahoo whistles past the graveyard:
With 'freedom' in fashion, is libertarianism back?
...
Something's going on in America this election year: a renaissance of an ideal as old as the nation itself — that live-and-let-live, get-out-of-my-business, individualism vs. paternalism dogma that is the hallmark of libertarianism.
...
There are questions of how all of that might affect the choice of a GOP vice presidential candidate and the Republican Party platform.
But what looms are far larger questions about whether an America fed up with government bans and government bailouts — with government, period — is seeing a return to its libertarian roots.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/bl4mgvl
Yahoo whistles past the graveyard:
With 'freedom' in fashion, is libertarianism back?
...
Something's going on in America this election year: a renaissance of an ideal as old as the nation itself — that live-and-let-live, get-out-of-my-business, individualism vs. paternalism dogma that is the hallmark of libertarianism.
...
There are questions of how all of that might affect the choice of a GOP vice presidential candidate and the Republican Party platform.
But what looms are far larger questions about whether an America fed up with government bans and government bailouts — with government, period — is seeing a return to its libertarian roots.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/bl4mgvl
Posted by: Smells a Preference Cascade at July 09, 2012 11:15 AM (7+pP9)
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I don't know what a hachie is, nor why anyone would want to wax it, but I suspect Sandra Fluke is involved.
I wax and oil my hachie three times a day. You can never be too prepared.
I wax and oil my hachie three times a day. You can never be too prepared.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at July 09, 2012 11:15 AM (tqwMN)
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Who on the court is going to trust Roberts now? No one. He has lost control and cannot be an effective chief justice. Apparently, all due to a pathetic and childish desire to be "liked". How's that working out for you, Roberts?
Posted by: GaryS at July 09, 2012 11:16 AM (dcfiw)
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Apparently, all due to a pathetic and childish desire to be "liked". How's that working out for you, Roberts?
I don't know about him, but drinking Obama's chocolate shakes direct from the fountain (IYKWIMAITYD) has done wonders for my social life!
I don't know about him, but drinking Obama's chocolate shakes direct from the fountain (IYKWIMAITYD) has done wonders for my social life!
Posted by: Mitch McConnell at July 09, 2012 11:17 AM (tqwMN)
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 11:19 AM (eEfYn)
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Good morning! Going to be hotter than blue blazes this week. Yippee.
I liked this piece by Erickson on holding the GOP accountable. Comments are mostly good, too.
http://t.co/9vSsD6ZS
I liked this piece by Erickson on holding the GOP accountable. Comments are mostly good, too.
http://t.co/9vSsD6ZS
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:20 AM (5H6zj)
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weasel zippers has a headline note up saying that the Big Zero raised $71 million in June to Mitt's $106 million.
A single tear rolls down my cheek.
A single tear rolls down my cheek.
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 09, 2012 11:21 AM (ccXZP)
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327 Mead all around ...
Posted by: Honey Tiberius Badger, drinker of mead at July 09, 2012 11:23 AM (GvYeG)
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@327: No wonder he sounds desperate in all the recent fundraising pitches. In fairness to the Obama campaign though, who would've known that nobody wants to pay money to meet Joe Biden.
Posted by: Ian S. at July 09, 2012 11:23 AM (tqwMN)
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weasel zippers has a headline note up saying that the Big Zero raised $71 million in June to Mitt's $106 million.
It's the End of the Republic!
It's the End of the Republic!
Posted by: hand-wringing lefty fuckknob, conveniently ignoring 2008 at July 09, 2012 11:23 AM (QoRr3)
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328 Romney should send a thank you note to noted backstabbing cockbite John Roberts.
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 09, 2012 11:24 AM (ccXZP)
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 11:25 AM (eEfYn)
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I love Allen West.
From his FB page:
President Obama will today deliver another brilliant staged political address on taxes which has nothing to do with reality. Apparently, not only can we use taxation for the purpose of behavior modification, we can selectively raise taxes for personal political gain. This manifestation of Marx's class warfare theory of pitting the bourgeoisie against the proletariat will destroy our country. We need tax code reform and certainty, not the manipulation of our tax code for political advancement, Alexis de Tocqueville was so right.
From his FB page:
President Obama will today deliver another brilliant staged political address on taxes which has nothing to do with reality. Apparently, not only can we use taxation for the purpose of behavior modification, we can selectively raise taxes for personal political gain. This manifestation of Marx's class warfare theory of pitting the bourgeoisie against the proletariat will destroy our country. We need tax code reform and certainty, not the manipulation of our tax code for political advancement, Alexis de Tocqueville was so right.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:26 AM (5H6zj)
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331 328 Romney should send a thank you note to noted backstabbing cockbite John Roberts.
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 09, 2012 11:24 AM (ccXZP)
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Damn-it...and Ijust got married!
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 09, 2012 11:24 AM (ccXZP)
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Damn-it...and Ijust got married!
Posted by: Barney Fwank at July 09, 2012 11:28 AM (eavT+)
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...the word is that Obama's already spending more than he's taking in
No, you don't say!
It's what he and the Dimbulbs can only do...
No, you don't say!
It's what he and the Dimbulbs can only do...
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at July 09, 2012 11:28 AM (UzjcV)
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"I liked this piece by Erickson on holding the GOP accountable. Comments are mostly good, too.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:20 AM (5H6zj)"
And what exactly is Erickson doing about it? The politicians he supports are no different then politicians he vilifies. It's easy to write articles and pontificate on everything but where's his alternative plan? Where's his difference makers?
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:20 AM (5H6zj)"
And what exactly is Erickson doing about it? The politicians he supports are no different then politicians he vilifies. It's easy to write articles and pontificate on everything but where's his alternative plan? Where's his difference makers?
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 11:29 AM (GZitp)
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Sometimes being a conservative is Like Ripley on the Doomed Space Ship the Nastromo in Alien the Movie, Ash the first Science Officer is Big Government,intent on opening the doors of corruption to our country. We know that policy dictates that we Quarantine, before assimilating into our culture.
Posted by: Clemenza at July 09, 2012 11:31 AM (fCSfn)
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Democrats: June was our best fundraising month yet. We exceeded expectations — more
than 706,000 people like you stepped up and pitched in for a grand
total of $71 million raised for this campaign and the Democratic Party.
Republicans: Romney and the RNC pulled in a whopping $106 million.
Don't get cocky kid
than 706,000 people like you stepped up and pitched in for a grand
total of $71 million raised for this campaign and the Democratic Party.
Republicans: Romney and the RNC pulled in a whopping $106 million.
Don't get cocky kid
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at July 09, 2012 11:31 AM (e8kgV)
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It's the End of the Republic!
Posted by: hand-wringing lefty fuckknob, conveniently ignoring 2008 at July 09, 2012 11:23 AM (QoRr3)
Has "hand-wringing lefty fuckknob wailing about the end of Democracy" been made an official AoSHQ meme yet? Because it should be.
Posted by: hand-wringing lefty fuckknob, conveniently ignoring 2008 at July 09, 2012 11:23 AM (QoRr3)
Has "hand-wringing lefty fuckknob wailing about the end of Democracy" been made an official AoSHQ meme yet? Because it should be.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 11:31 AM (4df7R)
Posted by: TheLittlShiningMan at July 09, 2012 11:32 AM (PH+2B)
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Sometimes being a conservative is Like Ripley on the Doomed Space Ship the Nastromo in Alien the Movie.
Does that mean I get to flamethrow things?
Does that mean I get to flamethrow things?
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 11:33 AM (VtjlW)
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>> Has "hand-wringing lefty fuckknob wailing about the end of Democracy"
been made an official AoSHQ meme yet? Because it should be.
Well, it's definitely too long for an emo band name. Meme it is!
been made an official AoSHQ meme yet? Because it should be.
Well, it's definitely too long for an emo band name. Meme it is!
Posted by: GnuBreed at July 09, 2012 11:34 AM (ccXZP)
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@336
Well, I prefer his contribution over the "Shut up, that's why" or "Why do you hate America?" approach that I get from some of the most hard-core establishment types.
Which pundits or bloggers are doing something significantly more tangible? Erickson gave a forum for several of the candidates to make their cases. The ones he was leaning towards did not make it. I'm not sure what else he's supposed to do, particularly given that he's more of a journalist with the restrictions that should place on his actions than a lot of the other folks out there.
He's challenging the knee-jerk response of many to *any* criticism of the GOP right now. I think he's right.
Well, I prefer his contribution over the "Shut up, that's why" or "Why do you hate America?" approach that I get from some of the most hard-core establishment types.
Which pundits or bloggers are doing something significantly more tangible? Erickson gave a forum for several of the candidates to make their cases. The ones he was leaning towards did not make it. I'm not sure what else he's supposed to do, particularly given that he's more of a journalist with the restrictions that should place on his actions than a lot of the other folks out there.
He's challenging the knee-jerk response of many to *any* criticism of the GOP right now. I think he's right.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:34 AM (5H6zj)
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.the stick figure families
Thought I saw one with the guy headless the other day. Turns out the adhesive had failed behind his head.
Hadda neighbor with a haloed cat floating up and away from the rest of the sticks.
Thought I saw one with the guy headless the other day. Turns out the adhesive had failed behind his head.
Hadda neighbor with a haloed cat floating up and away from the rest of the sticks.
Posted by: Major West gets the go ahead from Mrs. R at July 09, 2012 11:36 AM (864A5)
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 11:37 AM (KXm42)
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US designates Afghanistan as a Major, Non-NATO Ally.
This designation primarily makes it easier to sell arms to such countries. On the other hand it also sends a political message.
Given countries with this designation (see Wikipedia or elsewhere for documentation):
Australia *
Egypt
Israel *
Japan *
South Korea *
Jordan
New Zealand *
Argentina
Bahrain
Philippines
Thailand
Kuwait
Morocco *
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Idiocy.
This designation primarily makes it easier to sell arms to such countries. On the other hand it also sends a political message.
Given countries with this designation (see Wikipedia or elsewhere for documentation):
Australia *
Egypt
Israel *
Japan *
South Korea *
Jordan
New Zealand *
Argentina
Bahrain
Philippines
Thailand
Kuwait
Morocco *
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Idiocy.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 11:37 AM (eEfYn)
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Was down in Nashville last weekend and heard a story
about Moochie staying at the Grand Ole Opry hotel, and made them
disconnect FOX news altogether, hotel wide. Pissed off a bunch of her
fellow hotel guests.
Posted by: Hal Burton at July 09, 2012 10:51 AM (iYvMQ)
It's good to be the queen
about Moochie staying at the Grand Ole Opry hotel, and made them
disconnect FOX news altogether, hotel wide. Pissed off a bunch of her
fellow hotel guests.
Posted by: Hal Burton at July 09, 2012 10:51 AM (iYvMQ)
It's good to be the queen
Posted by: TheQuietMan at July 09, 2012 11:39 AM (1Jaio)
348
Every time Romney lies, another kitteh dies. It's true! I saw it in a poll.
Posted by: Gerg at July 09, 2012 11:39 AM (/ZZCn)
349
I feel that the bonus situation has never been on an equitable level.
Posted by: Dr. Varno at July 09, 2012 11:39 AM (i6uvT)
350
Mother's deciphered the Rose Garden speech. It doesn't look like an S.O.S.
Posted by: Dr. Varno at July 09, 2012 11:41 AM (mVqei)
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Does that mean I get to flamethrow things?
While I whole-heartedly approve of running around in you underwear and flamethrowers. I must point out that they are not safe together esp. inside a space ship.
While I whole-heartedly approve of running around in you underwear and flamethrowers. I must point out that they are not safe together esp. inside a space ship.
Posted by: DaveA (safety officer) at July 09, 2012 11:41 AM (864A5)
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riight
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 11:41 AM (KXm42)
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Does that mean I get to flamethrow things?
AtC at the repair shop later today ...
http://preview.tinyurl.com/7e4vx9x
AtC at the repair shop later today ...
http://preview.tinyurl.com/7e4vx9x
Posted by: Waterhouse at July 09, 2012 11:41 AM (QoRr3)
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Obama will push the tax cut extension in interviews with local television stations in Miami, Fla.; Manchester, N.H.; Raleigh, N.C.; Davenport, Iowa; Milwaukee, Wis.; Las Vegas, Nev.; New Orleans, La.; and Louisville, Ky.
Kentucky?
Obama will push the tax cut extension in interviews with local television stations in Miami, Fla.; Manchester, N.H.; Raleigh, N.C.; Davenport, Iowa; Milwaukee, Wis.; Las Vegas, Nev.; New Orleans, La.; and Louisville, Ky.
Kentucky?
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 09, 2012 11:42 AM (kdS6q)
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America Has Too Many Teachers
Public-school employees have doubled in 40 years while student enrollment has increased by only 8.5%—and academic results have stagnated.
President Obama said last month that America can educate its way to
prosperity if Congress sends money to states to prevent public school
layoffs and "rehire even more teachers." Mitt Romney was having none of
it, invoking "the message of Wisconsin" and arguing that the solution to
our economic woes is to cut the size of government and shift resources
to the private sector. Mr. Romney later stated that he wasn't calling
for a reduction in the teacher force—but perhaps there would be some
wisdom in doing just that.
Public-school employees have doubled in 40 years while student enrollment has increased by only 8.5%—and academic results have stagnated.
President Obama said last month that America can educate its way to
prosperity if Congress sends money to states to prevent public school
layoffs and "rehire even more teachers." Mitt Romney was having none of
it, invoking "the message of Wisconsin" and arguing that the solution to
our economic woes is to cut the size of government and shift resources
to the private sector. Mr. Romney later stated that he wasn't calling
for a reduction in the teacher force—but perhaps there would be some
wisdom in doing just that.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at July 09, 2012 11:42 AM (e8kgV)
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330
weasel zippers has a headline note up saying that the Big Zero raised $71 million in June to Mitt's $106 million.
It's the End of the Republic!
Posted by: hand-wringing lefty fuckknob, conveniently ignoring 2008 at July 09, 2012 11:23 AM (QoRr3)
Time to send Shrillary or JoeyChooChoo to Gaza to kick some butts to start forking over the dough...
weasel zippers has a headline note up saying that the Big Zero raised $71 million in June to Mitt's $106 million.
It's the End of the Republic!
Posted by: hand-wringing lefty fuckknob, conveniently ignoring 2008 at July 09, 2012 11:23 AM (QoRr3)
Time to send Shrillary or JoeyChooChoo to Gaza to kick some butts to start forking over the dough...
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at July 09, 2012 11:43 AM (UzjcV)
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Sometimes being a conservative is Like Ripley on the Doomed Space Ship the Nastromo in Alien the Movie.
This makes me think of something I've been pondering for a while.
Everyone knows how the original "Dawn of the Dead" was supposed to have the hidden message about the negative results of America's consumer culture, hence why the zombies were all attacking the survivors in the MALL, etc, etc. Personally I just like it because I like zombie movies, but whatevs.
It occurs to me that, since zombies are popular now more than ever, the Horde could write a pretty damn good movie (or book) with the underlying theme being how the leech mentality of the welfare state will be the downfall of all civilizations. The healthy and robust are inevitably overrun and consumed by the wragged, mangy hordes that have no focus other than their own satiation. Cowards throw their courageous brethren to the zombie masses in an attempt to stave off their own death at the hands of the mindless, shambling dead, but its like feeding the animals in a National Park. They know you'll give them easy meat, and so instead of being satisfied with what they're given, they come on doubly strong in search of more, more, MORE.
I have no screenwriting experience, but tell me that doesn't make a helluva lot more thematic sense than zombies attacking a mall as a critique of consumerism.
This makes me think of something I've been pondering for a while.
Everyone knows how the original "Dawn of the Dead" was supposed to have the hidden message about the negative results of America's consumer culture, hence why the zombies were all attacking the survivors in the MALL, etc, etc. Personally I just like it because I like zombie movies, but whatevs.
It occurs to me that, since zombies are popular now more than ever, the Horde could write a pretty damn good movie (or book) with the underlying theme being how the leech mentality of the welfare state will be the downfall of all civilizations. The healthy and robust are inevitably overrun and consumed by the wragged, mangy hordes that have no focus other than their own satiation. Cowards throw their courageous brethren to the zombie masses in an attempt to stave off their own death at the hands of the mindless, shambling dead, but its like feeding the animals in a National Park. They know you'll give them easy meat, and so instead of being satisfied with what they're given, they come on doubly strong in search of more, more, MORE.
I have no screenwriting experience, but tell me that doesn't make a helluva lot more thematic sense than zombies attacking a mall as a critique of consumerism.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 11:43 AM (4df7R)
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"He's challenging the knee-jerk response of many to *any* criticism of the GOP right now. I think he's right.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:34 AM (5H6zj) "
Yeah because it's always helpful to bash your own side in an election year just for some blog hits. If you think Erickson is doing this to help the GOP over himself I got a bridge to sell you. Erickson is looking out for Erickson, it's bread and butter to rile up the "true conservatives".
I can't begin to tell you how much I loath the man.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:34 AM (5H6zj) "
Yeah because it's always helpful to bash your own side in an election year just for some blog hits. If you think Erickson is doing this to help the GOP over himself I got a bridge to sell you. Erickson is looking out for Erickson, it's bread and butter to rile up the "true conservatives".
I can't begin to tell you how much I loath the man.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 11:44 AM (GZitp)
359
354
Kentucky?
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 09, 2012 11:42 AM (kdS6q)
Aiming for SW Ohio, I'd wager...
Kentucky?
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 09, 2012 11:42 AM (kdS6q)
Aiming for SW Ohio, I'd wager...
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at July 09, 2012 11:45 AM (UzjcV)
360
The Post cover-up. The lie wasn't that Lynch was a hero. Of course, she was, simply for being there, risking her life to defeat Iraq's totalitarian Baathists. The lie was in reporting the fictitious March 23, 2003, gunfight so prominently, refusing to correct the error clearly, and letting President Bush and the Pentagon take the blame, with sinister motives attached, for issuing the false story.
Well, now we're hearing The Washington Post has sunk even deeper to cover up its chronic dishonesty. A few weeks ago, according to W. Joseph Campbell who has been following the scandal, it erased the story and the story's headline from its website. The Post gave no explanation.
Well, now we're hearing The Washington Post has sunk even deeper to cover up its chronic dishonesty. A few weeks ago, according to W. Joseph Campbell who has been following the scandal, it erased the story and the story's headline from its website. The Post gave no explanation.
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at July 09, 2012 11:46 AM (e8kgV)
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I need some clarification, please, because of sloppy reporting in the news. Is the $ 250k individual income or household income? These figures are bandied about as interchangeable by our maleable press. Thanks.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at July 09, 2012 11:47 AM (5elIO)
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President Obama said last month that America can educate its way to
prosperity if Congress sends money to states to prevent public school
layoffs and "rehire even more teachers."
Same old and tired bull-effin-shit... teachers with whom I am familiar cannot educate themselves to serve "heat and eat" prepared meals, much less anything else.
prosperity if Congress sends money to states to prevent public school
layoffs and "rehire even more teachers."
Same old and tired bull-effin-shit... teachers with whom I am familiar cannot educate themselves to serve "heat and eat" prepared meals, much less anything else.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at July 09, 2012 11:48 AM (UzjcV)
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:48 AM (5H6zj)
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361 I need some clarification, please, because of sloppy reporting in the news. Is the $ 250k individual income or household income? These figures are bandied about as interchangeable by our maleable press. Thanks.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at July 09, 2012 11:47 AM (5elIO)
I BELIEVE the figures are $250,000 individual, $275,000 per household. I trust a more educated 'ron or 'ronette will correct me if this is wrong.
Of course, the MFM doesn't bother to make the distinction because by golly, don't they know that people who make a few hundred thousand a year are MILLIONAIRES? Except themselves, of course.
361 I need some clarification, please, because of sloppy reporting in the news. Is the $ 250k individual income or household income? These figures are bandied about as interchangeable by our maleable press. Thanks.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at July 09, 2012 11:47 AM (5elIO)
I BELIEVE the figures are $250,000 individual, $275,000 per household. I trust a more educated 'ron or 'ronette will correct me if this is wrong.
Of course, the MFM doesn't bother to make the distinction because by golly, don't they know that people who make a few hundred thousand a year are MILLIONAIRES? Except themselves, of course.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 11:49 AM (4df7R)
365
ABC is reporting it as *individuals*:
abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/07/obama-pushes-under-250k-tax-cut-extension/
abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/07/obama-pushes-under-250k-tax-cut-extension/
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:50 AM (5H6zj)
366
Kentucky Blackened Zombies.
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 11:50 AM (KXm42)
367
With a flamethrower.
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 11:51 AM (KXm42)
368
Whenever you hear a number for tax purposes, you can bet it is for family's and the individual number will be less.
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 11:51 AM (gmeXX)
369
We have a family business that has pass through income, so it is very important to us. I wouldn't expect the reporters to understand the concept, though.
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at July 09, 2012 11:51 AM (5elIO)
370
Politico reports it as "taxpayers" (which sounds like individs, not households):
President Barack Obama will Monday spark a new partisan battle over taxes and spending, calling on Congress to extend the George W. Bush-era tax cuts for one year on taxpayers making less than $250,000.
But even lading Congressional Democrats, including Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), have diverged from what the president is now proposing. They prefer letting the tax cuts lapse only on incomes over $1 million — not $250,000, as the White House has proposed.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78234.html
President Barack Obama will Monday spark a new partisan battle over taxes and spending, calling on Congress to extend the George W. Bush-era tax cuts for one year on taxpayers making less than $250,000.
But even lading Congressional Democrats, including Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), have diverged from what the president is now proposing. They prefer letting the tax cuts lapse only on incomes over $1 million — not $250,000, as the White House has proposed.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78234.html
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:52 AM (5H6zj)
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Lawyers in fancy black robes. That's all this is.
Politically appointed lawyers in black fucking robes.
Lawyers: a politically Liberal group by their very nature. Lawyers: an egotistical narcissistic self-serving power-grabbing group of arrogant assholes by their very nature.
Political appointees: purely politically motivated status-climbing self-serving political-whores by their very nature.
And we're trying to riddle out the motivation of this group of unorganized grabastic pieces of amphibian shit?
Really?
Politically appointed lawyers in black fucking robes.
Lawyers: a politically Liberal group by their very nature. Lawyers: an egotistical narcissistic self-serving power-grabbing group of arrogant assholes by their very nature.
Political appointees: purely politically motivated status-climbing self-serving political-whores by their very nature.
And we're trying to riddle out the motivation of this group of unorganized grabastic pieces of amphibian shit?
Really?
Posted by: Yawn at July 09, 2012 11:52 AM (w7pwy)
372
Perry gave Obama (and Sebelius) the finger this morning over Obamatax. heh.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:54 AM (5H6zj)
373
Lawyers: an egotistical narcissistic self-serving power-grabbing group of arrogant assholes by their very nature.
Hey! That's not, oh, wait, yeah, sorry that's totally true.
Hey! That's not, oh, wait, yeah, sorry that's totally true.
Posted by: alexthechick SMOD 2012 at July 09, 2012 11:54 AM (VtjlW)
374
Calling a lawyer Your Honor is a bit galling.
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 11:54 AM (KXm42)
375
So what's the difference between the 'Bush tax cuts' and the 'Bush-era tax cuts'?
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 11:54 AM (eEfYn)
376
I read the whole NYT story about it and never saw it clarified once. It also gets my goat that this is called a repeal of a tax cut, rather than a tax increase. Where the *^*^ did they come up with that, Orwell?
I read the whole NYT story about it and never saw it clarified once. It also gets my goat that this is called a repeal of a tax cut, rather than a tax increase. Where the *^*^ did they come up with that, Orwell?
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at July 09, 2012 11:54 AM (5elIO)
377
@Brendan_Buck: ABC News Fact Check: @jonkarl confirms the President's tax hikes would hit 900,000 small businesses http://t.co/gtSPX3j1
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:55 AM (5H6zj)
378
I'll bet dollars to donuts, it is for families. That is just how it is always discussed. Taxpayers means families. The fine print always means more taxes.
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 11:55 AM (gmeXX)
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375 So what's the difference between the 'Bush tax cuts' and the 'Bush-era tax cuts'?
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 11:54 AM (eEfYn)
One is clearly evil and was a way for GWB to line the pockets of his fatcat supporters, while the other was clearly done despite Dubya's loathsome presence in the Oval Office. Mm'kay?
375 So what's the difference between the 'Bush tax cuts' and the 'Bush-era tax cuts'?
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 11:54 AM (eEfYn)
One is clearly evil and was a way for GWB to line the pockets of his fatcat supporters, while the other was clearly done despite Dubya's loathsome presence in the Oval Office. Mm'kay?
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 11:56 AM (4df7R)
380
Gotta go after those small businesses. For the children.
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 11:56 AM (KXm42)
381
373 Lawyers: an egotistical narcissistic self-serving power-grabbing group of arrogant assholes by their very nature.
Heh heh, sounds like you got the short end of the stick in the divorce. Or, maybe too much child support?
Heh heh, sounds like you got the short end of the stick in the divorce. Or, maybe too much child support?
Posted by: Big John Roberts, Esq., Poobah of this Town and Maltese substitute teacher (still calling 'em like h at July 09, 2012 11:57 AM (m7blM)
382
This is a simple and winnable argument for Mitt. Just sayObama wants to raise taxes, I don't. Let Obama make the class warfare argument. It never works, it didn't in 2010, and it won't now.
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 11:57 AM (gmeXX)
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@Brendan_Buck: ABC News Fact Check: @jonkarl confirms the President's tax hikes would hit 900,000 small businesses http://t.co/gtSPX3j1
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:55 AM (5H6zj)
No they won't, because the businesses will shutter themselves and declare bankruptcy instead.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:55 AM (5H6zj)
No they won't, because the businesses will shutter themselves and declare bankruptcy instead.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 11:57 AM (4df7R)
384
But even lading Congressional Democrats, including Sen. Chuck Schumer
(D-N.Y.) and House minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), have
diverged from what the president is now proposing. They prefer letting
the tax cuts lapse only on incomes over $1 million — not $250,000, as
the White House has proposed.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78234.html
Sounds like a ploy. Obama proposes a $250,000 cutoff, Dems object, Obama "compromises" for a $1 million cutoff. Then blames Republicans for not going along with it, citing how flexible he is.
(D-N.Y.) and House minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), have
diverged from what the president is now proposing. They prefer letting
the tax cuts lapse only on incomes over $1 million — not $250,000, as
the White House has proposed.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78234.html
Sounds like a ploy. Obama proposes a $250,000 cutoff, Dems object, Obama "compromises" for a $1 million cutoff. Then blames Republicans for not going along with it, citing how flexible he is.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at July 09, 2012 11:57 AM (SY2Kh)
385
n00b
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 11:57 AM (KXm42)
Posted by: Fritz at July 09, 2012 11:58 AM (/ZZCn)
387
378 I'll bet dollars to donuts, it is for families. That is just how it is always discussed. Taxpayers means families.
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OK, then ABC has it wrong b/c that link I posted above said individuals.
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OK, then ABC has it wrong b/c that link I posted above said individuals.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:59 AM (5H6zj)
388
Speaking of Zombehs...
http://blogs.amctv.com/photo-galleries/ the-walking-dead-season-3-production-photos/merle-dixon.php
I figure the popularity of zombies has to do with the fact that everyone imagines himself as a survivor.
Also, modern society has a crushing amount of rules and mores associated with it. Who can be blamed for wishing the rules would go away and we could just shoot people?
http://blogs.amctv.com/photo-galleries/ the-walking-dead-season-3-production-photos/merle-dixon.php
I figure the popularity of zombies has to do with the fact that everyone imagines himself as a survivor.
Also, modern society has a crushing amount of rules and mores associated with it. Who can be blamed for wishing the rules would go away and we could just shoot people?
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at July 09, 2012 11:59 AM (aGX9l)
389
President Obama said last month that America can educate its way to prosperity
I'll take economic illiteracy flying proudly for all to see for $800, Alex.
I'll take economic illiteracy flying proudly for all to see for $800, Alex.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at July 09, 2012 11:59 AM (B+qrE)
390
n/m----------------------------> squirrel. (. Y .)
Posted by: eleven at July 09, 2012 11:59 AM (KXm42)
Posted by: Big John Roberts, Esq., Poobah of this Town (still calling 'em like he sees 'em) at July 09, 2012 12:00 PM (m7blM)
392
I think we can immigration-waiver our way to prosperity.
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 12:01 PM (eEfYn)
393
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:55 AM (5H6zj)
Well.... its not like its a MILLION! Geeezzzz....
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:55 AM (5H6zj)
Well.... its not like its a MILLION! Geeezzzz....
Posted by: CNN Spinmeister at July 09, 2012 12:02 PM (lZBBB)
394
There is an FM radio station in Concord, NH that mis-labels its format as 'easy listening'. Hearing a chamber orchestra play Kansas' The Point of No Return takes more active listening than hearing the original on a classic rock radio station.
I looked them up. It turns out that WWHQ ("The Hawk") is stuck in FCC limbo and is not allowed to go silent.
I looked them up. It turns out that WWHQ ("The Hawk") is stuck in FCC limbo and is not allowed to go silent.
Posted by: fluffy at July 09, 2012 12:02 PM (z9HTb)
395
I grant ye all waivers to me ObamaTax.
Posted by: Pirate Executive Order at July 09, 2012 12:02 PM (qxcKC)
396
Under Democrat rule, we now set tax policy one year at a time. What a great country?
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 12:03 PM (gmeXX)
397
File Under Gun Control
When I had my gangrene gallbladder taken out and spent 10 days in the hospital for what should have been an overnight stay the insurance company kicked me out. I had home nurse visits for two weeks and was asked if I had guns in the house.
I respond that if I did I would not tell them. So the below has some merit. FYI, I am passing this along...there are comments from two other people I have also been asked if we keep guns in the house. The nurse just slipped it in along with all the other regular questions.
I told her I refused to answer because it was against the law to ask. Everyone whether you have guns or not, should give a neutral answer so they have no idea who does and who doesn't. My doctor asked me if I had guns in my house and also if any were loaded. I, of course, answered yes to both questions.
Then he asked why I kept a loaded gun close to my bed. I answered that my son, who is a certified gun instructor and also works for Homeland Security, advised me that an unloaded, locked up gun is no protection against criminal attack. The Government now requires these questions be asked of people on Medicare, and probably everyone else.
Just passing this along for your information: I had to visit a doctor other than my regular doctor when my doctor was on vacation. One of the questions on the form I had to fill out was: Do you have any guns in your house?? My answer was none of your damn business!! So it is out there! It is either an insurance issue or government intervention.
Either way, it is out there and the second the government gets into your medical records (as they want to under Obama care) it will become a major issue and will ultimately result in lock and load!! Please pass this on to all the other retired guys and gun owners...Thanks, from a Vietnam Vet and retired Police Officer: I had a doctor’s appointment at the local VA clinic yesterday and found out something very interesting that I would like to pass along.
While going through triage before seeing the doctor, I was asked at the end of the exam, three questions:
1. Did I feel stressed?
2. Did I feel threatened?
3. Did I feel like doing harm to someone?
The nurse then informed me, that if I had answered yes to any of the questions, I would have lost my concealed carry permit as it would have gone into my medical records and the VA would have reported it to Homeland Security.
It looks like they are going after the vets first. Other gun people like retired law enforcement will probably be next. Then when they go after the civilians, what argument will they have? Be forewarned and be aware.
The Obama administration has gone on record as considering veterans and gun owner’s potential terrorists. Whether you are a gun owner, veteran or not,
YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
When I had my gangrene gallbladder taken out and spent 10 days in the hospital for what should have been an overnight stay the insurance company kicked me out. I had home nurse visits for two weeks and was asked if I had guns in the house.
I respond that if I did I would not tell them. So the below has some merit. FYI, I am passing this along...there are comments from two other people I have also been asked if we keep guns in the house. The nurse just slipped it in along with all the other regular questions.
I told her I refused to answer because it was against the law to ask. Everyone whether you have guns or not, should give a neutral answer so they have no idea who does and who doesn't. My doctor asked me if I had guns in my house and also if any were loaded. I, of course, answered yes to both questions.
Then he asked why I kept a loaded gun close to my bed. I answered that my son, who is a certified gun instructor and also works for Homeland Security, advised me that an unloaded, locked up gun is no protection against criminal attack. The Government now requires these questions be asked of people on Medicare, and probably everyone else.
Just passing this along for your information: I had to visit a doctor other than my regular doctor when my doctor was on vacation. One of the questions on the form I had to fill out was: Do you have any guns in your house?? My answer was none of your damn business!! So it is out there! It is either an insurance issue or government intervention.
Either way, it is out there and the second the government gets into your medical records (as they want to under Obama care) it will become a major issue and will ultimately result in lock and load!! Please pass this on to all the other retired guys and gun owners...Thanks, from a Vietnam Vet and retired Police Officer: I had a doctor’s appointment at the local VA clinic yesterday and found out something very interesting that I would like to pass along.
While going through triage before seeing the doctor, I was asked at the end of the exam, three questions:
1. Did I feel stressed?
2. Did I feel threatened?
3. Did I feel like doing harm to someone?
The nurse then informed me, that if I had answered yes to any of the questions, I would have lost my concealed carry permit as it would have gone into my medical records and the VA would have reported it to Homeland Security.
It looks like they are going after the vets first. Other gun people like retired law enforcement will probably be next. Then when they go after the civilians, what argument will they have? Be forewarned and be aware.
The Obama administration has gone on record as considering veterans and gun owner’s potential terrorists. Whether you are a gun owner, veteran or not,
YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
Posted by: chain mail at July 09, 2012 12:03 PM (77YFt)
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OK, then ABC has it wrong b/c that link I posted above said individuals.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:59 AM (5H6zj)
And WaPo says it's "families." So the media doesn't know WTF they're talking about, as usual. I'm almost positive the $250K is for individuals, but I don't know where to find definitive proof of that.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 11:59 AM (5H6zj)
And WaPo says it's "families." So the media doesn't know WTF they're talking about, as usual. I'm almost positive the $250K is for individuals, but I don't know where to find definitive proof of that.
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 12:04 PM (4df7R)
399
Pull my finger.
Posted by: the invisible hand at July 09, 2012 12:04 PM (evdj2)
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 12:05 PM (eEfYn)
401
What about the annual budget waivers? Have they been repealed? Or do they call it something else now?
Posted by: Fritz at July 09, 2012 12:05 PM (/ZZCn)
402
Go away chain mail.
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 12:05 PM (gmeXX)
403
I still think the House Repubs should introduce and pass a Bill.. Saying that ObamaCare is NOT a Tax...
Dems would HAVE to vote for it.... it would be bipartisan...
Then, Fillibuster every bill in the Senate until it gets an up or down vote...
Then on to the Prezzys desk... where he either signs it, or he owns the biggest Tax hike in History....
So... at that point... either its NOT a Tax, and thus Unconsitutional... or... the Dems DO Own it as a Tax increase....
I still think the House Repubs should introduce and pass a Bill.. Saying that ObamaCare is NOT a Tax...
Dems would HAVE to vote for it.... it would be bipartisan...
Then, Fillibuster every bill in the Senate until it gets an up or down vote...
Then on to the Prezzys desk... where he either signs it, or he owns the biggest Tax hike in History....
So... at that point... either its NOT a Tax, and thus Unconsitutional... or... the Dems DO Own it as a Tax increase....
Posted by: Romeo13 at July 09, 2012 12:05 PM (lZBBB)
404
Did Ace have a tough weekend not blogging?
Or.. maybe he's just sitting in his underwear in front of the TV waiting for Prez Obumbles to once again propose extending the Bush tax cuts on only the under $250k earners.. yeah.. I bet that's it..
Or.. maybe he's just sitting in his underwear in front of the TV waiting for Prez Obumbles to once again propose extending the Bush tax cuts on only the under $250k earners.. yeah.. I bet that's it..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 09, 2012 12:05 PM (f9c2L)
405
Isn't it about time for a DrewM filler post?
Posted by: toby928© at July 09, 2012 12:06 PM (evdj2)
406
MWR, I pitched something similar here called SUBSIDIZE ME.
Not about zombies, though. About all the leeches on taxpayers, from Solyndra to Auntie Zetuni to Congressmen, who take and take and crave even more 'free' govt money.
MWR, I pitched something similar here called SUBSIDIZE ME.
Not about zombies, though. About all the leeches on taxpayers, from Solyndra to Auntie Zetuni to Congressmen, who take and take and crave even more 'free' govt money.
Posted by: soothsayer, of the Wolverines at July 09, 2012 12:06 PM (xTbtA)
407
Posted by: chain mail at July 09, 2012 12:03 PM (77YFt)
For fuck's sake, how many times are you going to copy and paste that here?
For fuck's sake, how many times are you going to copy and paste that here?
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 09, 2012 12:07 PM (sClIO)
408
I'm telling you it is for families. It just makes sense. If it were for individuals, then it would be more for families, and that would not be a nice round number. To help you determine whether it is for families or individuals, ask yourself, which one brings in more tax. That gives you the answer.
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 12:07 PM (gmeXX)
409
396 Under Democrat rule, we now set tax policy one year at a time. What a great country?
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 12:03 PM (gmeXX)
Hell, under Democrat rule we don't even bother with a budget!
*zooming down the waterslide to insolvency!* Wheeee!
396 Under Democrat rule, we now set tax policy one year at a time. What a great country?
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 12:03 PM (gmeXX)
Hell, under Democrat rule we don't even bother with a budget!
*zooming down the waterslide to insolvency!* Wheeee!
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO Supporter at July 09, 2012 12:07 PM (4df7R)
410
Heritage quoted the president (previously) expressing it in terms of family income:
http://blog.heritage.org/2012/04/05/morning-bell-beware-the-taxmageddon/
I guess we'll know after his speech.
http://blog.heritage.org/2012/04/05/morning-bell-beware-the-taxmageddon/
I guess we'll know after his speech.
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 12:07 PM (5H6zj)
Posted by: soothsayer, of the Wolverines at July 09, 2012 12:08 PM (juEtX)
412
404 Did Ace have a tough weekend not blogging?
----
He actually posted twice yesterday. Shocking, I know!
----
He actually posted twice yesterday. Shocking, I know!
Posted by: Y-not at July 09, 2012 12:08 PM (5H6zj)
413
>>Under Democrat rule, we now set tax policy one year at a time.
We'll be lucky to get a year. Feels like they want to fuck with it about every three months.
We'll be lucky to get a year. Feels like they want to fuck with it about every three months.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ braucht ein Bier at July 09, 2012 12:09 PM (ZKzrr)
414
Financially Hip Morons:
Drudge has a headline up about France selling bonds with a negative interest rate. What does that mean? In my non-finance world, it would appear to say that you buy the bond for x , when it matures, you get x minutes some amount back.
Is that correct?
Who buys negative interest bonds?
Or am I just confused? That is, of course, possible.
Drudge has a headline up about France selling bonds with a negative interest rate. What does that mean? In my non-finance world, it would appear to say that you buy the bond for x , when it matures, you get x minutes some amount back.
Is that correct?
Who buys negative interest bonds?
Or am I just confused? That is, of course, possible.
Posted by: shibumi at July 09, 2012 12:09 PM (z63Tr)
415
Does anyone else hate the phrase "You don't raise taxes in a recession?"
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 12:09 PM (gmeXX)
416
I looked them up. It turns out that WWHQ ("The Hawk") is stuck in FCC limbo and is not allowed to go silent.
Correction, WWHK. WWHQ was the sister station.
Correction, WWHK. WWHQ was the sister station.
Posted by: fluffy at July 09, 2012 12:09 PM (z9HTb)
417
No more chain mail here, please. Full plate or go home.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 12:10 PM (GBXon)
418
French bonds are hot now. I bought a bunch.
Posted by: Joe Biden at July 09, 2012 12:10 PM (eEfYn)
419
After being in effect more than a decade, passed by both parties in Congress, and being signed into law by two presidents of two different parties, shouldn't the Bush/Obama "tax cuts" just be considered the prevailing and normal rate?
I'm tired of calling these "tax cuts".
I'm tired of calling these "tax cuts".
Posted by: toby928© at July 09, 2012 12:10 PM (evdj2)
420
I think it means if you buy a French bond, you can redeem it fora German bond.
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 12:10 PM (gmeXX)
421
>>Does anyone else hate the phrase "You don't raise taxes in a recession?"
And I raised taxes, so clearly we are not in recession. Stupid wingnuts.
And I raised taxes, so clearly we are not in recession. Stupid wingnuts.
Posted by: Barry SCOAMF at July 09, 2012 12:11 PM (ZKzrr)
422
414: It's a bet that inflation will be so bad, you'd lose more value than that if it sat around as cash.
Let's just say, it's not a confident view of the euro economies.
Let's just say, it's not a confident view of the euro economies.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 12:11 PM (GBXon)
423
Awww....just saw that Ernest Borgnine died yesterday. Always like him....for some reason he kind of reminded me of my dad.
RIP Ernest.....and dad.
RIP Ernest.....and dad.
Posted by: Tami at July 09, 2012 12:11 PM (X6akg)
424
Er, less value.
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 12:11 PM (GBXon)
425
>>For fuck's sake, how many times are you going to copy and paste that here?
Sorry about any redundancies in the gun control thing.
I have a short memory for the stuff I paste from my chain mail inbox.
Sorry about any redundancies in the gun control thing.
I have a short memory for the stuff I paste from my chain mail inbox.
Posted by: chain mail at July 09, 2012 12:12 PM (77YFt)
426
It's a bet that inflation will be so bad, you'd lose more value than that if it sat around as cash.
Principle created or saved.
Principle created or saved.
Posted by: toby928© at July 09, 2012 12:12 PM (evdj2)
Posted by: RioBravo at July 09, 2012 12:13 PM (eEfYn)
Posted by: Jinx the Cat at July 09, 2012 12:13 PM (5elIO)
429
I have a short memory for the stuff I paste from my chain mail inbox.Posted by: chain mail
There's an easy solution to that...
There's an easy solution to that...
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 09, 2012 12:13 PM (sClIO)
430
He actually posted twice yesterday. Shocking, I know!
Posted by: Y-not
...........
He posted 2 links! Not one original word! I gotta get me one of those blogging gigs!
Posted by: Y-not
...........
He posted 2 links! Not one original word! I gotta get me one of those blogging gigs!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 09, 2012 12:13 PM (f9c2L)
431
I called it, New DrewM post.
Posted by: toby928© at July 09, 2012 12:13 PM (evdj2)
Posted by: Brother Cavil presents at July 09, 2012 12:14 PM (GBXon)
433
Under Democrat rule, we now set tax policy one year at a time. What a great country?
Posted by: SH
Well, the Republicans could have made the cuts permanent when they controlled the White House, Senate and House.
But there was another election coming, not the hill to die on, and you know the rest.
Under Democrat rule, we now set tax policy one year at a time. What a great country?
Posted by: SH
Well, the Republicans could have made the cuts permanent when they controlled the White House, Senate and House.
But there was another election coming, not the hill to die on, and you know the rest.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at July 09, 2012 12:14 PM (kdS6q)
434
I like to live on the edge. I going to buy some French bonds, and I going to do it through a Zimbabwe broker.
Posted by: lowandslow at July 09, 2012 12:15 PM (GZitp)
435
So with French bonds, they're saying that the rate of inflation (or currency deflateion?) is significantly higher than the negative rate of return on the bond? Is that right?
/thinking about buying more beans and bullets....
/thinking about buying more beans and bullets....
Posted by: shibumi at July 09, 2012 12:16 PM (z63Tr)
436
@397 File that in your ear, conservatives are the Game Wardens in their own pad lad.
Posted by: Clemenza at July 09, 2012 12:16 PM (fCSfn)
437
@433 - I agree. I can deluge myself and say at least their tax cuts were for a number of years, but you are right. Both parties love to play the game. Dems could have raised taxes when they had the chance. The GOP could have made them premanent when they had the chance. Round and round we go.
Posted by: SH at July 09, 2012 12:17 PM (gmeXX)
438
381 Heh heh, sounds like you got the short end of the stick in the divorce. Or, maybe too much child support?
None of the above. But thanks for demonstrating that the primary "need" for predatory bloodsucking lawyers is to simply ward off other predatory bloodsucking lawyers.
And at the end of the day, the predatory bloodsucking scumbag lawyers always win. Even when they "lose".
"I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a
disgrace, two men are called a law firm, and three or more become a
Congress." ~ John Adams, in the play "1776"
None of the above. But thanks for demonstrating that the primary "need" for predatory bloodsucking lawyers is to simply ward off other predatory bloodsucking lawyers.
And at the end of the day, the predatory bloodsucking scumbag lawyers always win. Even when they "lose".
"I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is called a
disgrace, two men are called a law firm, and three or more become a
Congress." ~ John Adams, in the play "1776"
Posted by: Yawn at July 09, 2012 12:17 PM (w7pwy)
439
>>They use the terms 'people, individual and families' as though they were interchangeable.
We are Fam-i-lee!
One gigantic family! With Papa Barry and Mami Mooch telling us what to eat and buy and think!
We are Fam-i-lee!
One gigantic family! With Papa Barry and Mami Mooch telling us what to eat and buy and think!
Posted by: HeatherRadish™ at July 09, 2012 12:18 PM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: Lewis at July 09, 2012 12:18 PM (Y3uPw)
Posted by: Yawn at July 09, 2012 12:20 PM (w7pwy)
442
@439 HR DEPT according to DHS at least some of that statement is race baiting, racist, racism
Posted by: Clemenza at July 09, 2012 12:20 PM (fCSfn)
443
Is that correct?
Who buys negative interest bonds?
Or am I just confused? That is, of course, possible.
Short answer- yes. You actually lose money buying them. With confidence in the banking system less than complete, European investors are desperate for perceived safe places to park their money.
Who buys negative interest bonds?
Or am I just confused? That is, of course, possible.
Short answer- yes. You actually lose money buying them. With confidence in the banking system less than complete, European investors are desperate for perceived safe places to park their money.
Posted by: Hollowpoint at July 09, 2012 12:22 PM (SY2Kh)
444
So what's the difference between the 'Bush tax cuts' and the 'Bush-era tax cuts'?
The first step in President Horrible Slice taking credit for it?
The first step in President Horrible Slice taking credit for it?
Posted by: Jay in Ames at July 09, 2012 12:23 PM (UEEex)
Posted by: Velvet Ambition at July 09, 2012 12:25 PM (mFxQX)
446
Romney may have brought in more cash in June, but Obama has the power to give away government money and gifts like amnesty. For example, 2 of the 3 new US Patent Offices will be located in swing states of Colorado Ohio (the other will ne in CA, 'natch). He's going to be giving a lot more goodies between now and election day. Romney needs to step u the attacks, and the specifics on what he would do as president to fix the economy, ASAP!
Posted by: Lizzy at July 09, 2012 12:26 PM (2ucnU)
447
Not having time to go through all replies to determine if this has been posted before, I just wanted to get it on the record that CJ Roberts is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable coward.
Posted by: thirteen28 at July 09, 2012 12:39 PM (AbmsP)
448
Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.
Posted by: steevy at July 09, 2012 07:44 PM (Xb3hu)
449
Zippity-do
Posted by: Spike Lee at July 11, 2012 12:42 PM (4cRnj)
450
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