1 Noticed that the shit-for-brains former speaker has said that the Carolina Boeing plant should be unionized or shut down. Despite the fact that the work force decertified their union a couple years ago She didn't stutter but she sure is a COAMF

2 OK OK--Romney, aye aye.

3

OK OK--Romney, aye aye.

 

Perry. Perry. Perry.

If he should fail, then Romney.

4 I totally know who has nukes! Coach put me in, I'm ready!

5

Yeah, break off, CA--good riddance to bad rubbish!

Do it!

 

6 Only one thing was good today, my chicken tortilla soup. I made it in the crockpot outstanding.

7

Noticed that the shit-for-brains former speaker has said that the Carolina Boeing plant should be unionized or shut down. Despite the fact that the work force decertified their union a couple years ago

She didn't stutter but she sure is a COAMF

 

I think the people that toil in her hubby's vineyards and restaurants should unionize now!  I also think that SEIU's acutual employees should too.  Oh, and Michael Moore's employees should form a Union as should any of the hired help that work for Hollywood Celebutards and Democrat politicians.  The hypocrisy is stunning.

8 Nukes? Never heard of 'em.

9 Fuck it. I'm voting third party.

10

Only one thing was good today, my chicken tortilla soup. I made it in the crockpot outstanding.

 

Ooh, recipe please!  (Or a general list of ingrediants will do!)

11 Heh, cute video.
Although I distinctly noticed the author's complete lack of attention to the continent of Africa.
Therefore it is racist.

12 11 mpfs, do you mind sharing the recipe? I'm going to need good crockpot meals for the next couple of weeks, and we are sick of roast beef and pulled barbeque that I usually do. I really hope your day is better tomorrow, sweetie. Today really sucked.

13 11. Hmmmm, must visit mpfs with a big bowl and ladle size spoon....

14 It sounded like Borat was the narrator of that vid. 

15 11 Only one thing was good today, my chicken tortilla soup. I made it in the crockpot outstanding.

Posted by: mpfs at November 01, 2011 09:39 PM (8NZ9l)

I love crockpots...use them all the time.

16

I suggest Trinity and Beyond. Good and terrifying movie/documentary.

I specifically suggest Cain see the ending.

17 The picture of AG Holder in the sidebar sickens me.

18 Didn't one of us get married today? CAC? Reception was gonna be in Newport or Pedro.... Anyway, congrats and blessings to you!

19

 I really hope your day is better tomorrow, sweetie. Today really sucked

 

What happened?  (Besides Herman Cain being dragged through the mud?)

 

20 yeah I'm a big crockpot fan too
just made beef stroganoff in the crockpot
yum

21 China? Never heard of it either.

22 Oh and moki, how are you?

23 chemjeff at November 01, 2011 09:41 PM (s7mIC)

If memory serves, Brazil has nukes too. right?

24

Although I distinctly noticed the author's complete lack of attention to the continent of Africa.
Therefore it is racist.

 

If Africa got nuked back to the Stone Age, no one would notice...

25 yeah what happened mpfs?

26

yeah I'm a big crockpot fan too
just made beef stroganoff in the crockpot
yum

 

Wow!  That sounds delish--it's definitely crock pot weather now!  (In the 30's here this a.m.!)

27 Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.

28 Whoa, fuck that, we don't want California to hang with us!!! Well, wtr and the other moronettes are welcome but no no NO!!!

29 And you thought Palin didn't have what it takes...

30

Congrats and good luck to whatever moron got married today, btw!

 

31 If memory serves, Brazil has nukes too. right?

Not Brazil, but Iran might base some of their nukes in Venezuela if Chavez sticks around for a few more years.

32 As per your requests. Chicken Tortilla Soup Crockpot Style http://tinyurl.com/62jrppn From allrecipies.com

33 Didn't south Africa have nukes at one time but said they gave them up?

34 Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

35 40 Didn't south Africa have nukes at one time but said they gave them up?

We think so...

But they also have a lot of dual-use technologies which nations such as Iran or North Korea could use to supplement their own programs.

36 Oh and I didn't cook the chicken beforehand, I just put the uncooked breasts with the rest of the ingredients and shredded it in the crockpot when i came home.

37 And you thought Palin didn't have what it takes...

Still do.  And as it turned out, so did she.

38

39 As per your requests.
Chicken Tortilla Soup Crockpot Style

 

Posted by: chemjeff at November 01, 2011 09:48 PM (s7mIC)

 

Thank you mpfs and chemmy!  I appreciate it--bookmarking both recipes!  I will definitely be making them both at some point soon!

 

 

39 Hey Miss Tammy! I have my surgery on the 15th. A little mix-up at the hospital for my biopsy, as the hospital called me in a week early, and the attending doc performed the procedure, didn't write up the report, and left town. My doctor and I were hanging for two weeks, wondering what the hell happened. It's now straightened out, and I may not need any chemo, if they can remove it encapsulated. At least now I have an excuse for how tired I am. After they take it out, I'm actually going to have to get up and get stuff done.

40 Not Brazil, but Iran might base some of their nukes in Venezuela if Chavez sticks around for a few more years.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at November 01, 2011 09:47 PM (UR5vq)

Those are just for my radiation therapy and stuff.

41

Didn't south Africa have nukes at one time but said they gave them up?

not sure if they had functioning nukes, but they gave up their nuke program in 1994 with the fall of the Apartheid government.

It is widely believe the Israeli's helped them build and develope nukes in return for allowing Israel to test it's nukes in South Africa.

42 My husband got laid off. We will survive.

43

Oh and I didn't cook the chicken beforehand, I just put the uncooked breasts with the rest of the ingredients and shredded it in the crockpot when i came home.

 

Good to know!

44 Slow cookers are a gift from the Almighty. CDR M still uses a pressure cooker. We must abuse him mercilessly.

45 Is this an open thread?  If so, it looks like Perry did very well at the Iowa Republican Candidate Forum on Manufacturing (skipped by Romney and Cain).  He stuck to his guns on getting the Feds out of the business of picking winners and losers via subsidies.  There's a link to Moe Lane's place at the sidebar. 

I missed you on the other thread, mpfs, but I'm sorry to hear about your bad news today.  Also, I hope you're doing ok, moki. 

46 Sounds great, MPFS! Moki, I'll share with you a good recipe I got here, courtesy of our lovely Moronettes Miss Tammy and Gushka... Take a pork roast. Poke holes all over it and stuff garlic cloves in them. Cook it with potatoes, onion, apple, and a bottle of Dos Equis Amber. I used half a big yellow onion and one apple, but in retrospect probably should've doubled those two ingredients. It was still really good!

47 45. Hmmmm, must go to Seattle with my running shoes and big bowl and ladle sized spoon soon... Wait a second.... Let's do this in the spring (cold ass state)

48 mpfs oh man sorry to hear that
sad kitteh

49 Which Greeks run things better: those in Athens, or those in Delta House? And shouldn't Greece br on double secret probation by now?

50 Slow cookers are a gift from the Almighty.

CDR M still uses a pressure cooker. We must abuse him mercilessly.

Posted by: mpfs at November 01, 2011 09:52 PM (8NZ9l)

My favorite one died about a month ago.  I have 3 backups. ;o/

51 I'm drinking Shiner Bock.  What's everyone else drinking?

52 Thanks mpfs and chemjeff. I will be using both of those recipes as well. mpfs, is there anything we can do for you? I'm sending virtual hugs but dang, I wish I could do something concrete. It seems like things are just getting harder and harder for people who are already hit with difficult situations. I am quite ready for this train to turn around.

53

My husband got laid off. We will survive.

 

Oh no!  I'm so sorry to hear that.  I found out Saturday night that my brother got laid off on Thursday.  He's the sole provider for 4 kids (ages 4, 8, 10 and 14) and a wife.  Ugh, this economy sucks, and I don't see it getting better any time soon.  Thank you Obama! 

My brother's kids all have asthma and his wife is going through some medical stuff right now too.  I can't even imagine what a COBRA for a family of 6 costs. 

I know your hubby had really good health insurance.  I will be keeping you guys in my prayers.  What kind of work does he do?

 

 

54 Just had an epiphany. Cain leaked the harassment story himself to divert attention from his constant gaffs.

55 Alinsky has poached your feeble brain. He set up an entire OWS around your brain stem. It smells like liver frying and day lilies. But mostly, yeah, liver frying.

 Run this test, you back-biting squish:

Does he stutter?
Is he a clusterfuck?
Is he miserable?
Is he a failure?

Now go fondue yourself, jollily.
 

56 Whoa!! Damn raptors just ripped past Must admit, I need one for home defense

57

CDR M still uses a pressure cooker. We must abuse him mercilessly.

Those are really scary.  I remember my mom had a pressure cooker when I was a kid, and she was always fretting over whether or not she did something incorrectly and it was going to explode on the stove.

58 Praying the best for you moki! Hoping no chemo is necessary. Peace and grace to you and your family.

59 I have my surgery on the 15th. A little mix-up at the hospital for my biopsy, as the hospital called me in a week early, and the attending doc performed the procedure, didn't write up the report, and left town. My doctor and I were hanging for two weeks, wondering what the hell happened. It's now straightened out, and I may not need any chemo, if they can remove it encapsulated. At least now I have an excuse for how tired I am. After they take it out, I'm actually going to have to get up and get stuff done.

Posted by: moki at November 01, 2011 09:50 PM (dZmFh)

Aww moki, that's terrible but I'm glad it got straightened out.  Did your doc ream the attending doc?

60 57 Slow cookers are a gift from the Almighty. Funny you mention that, because they're perfect for observant Jews who aren't allowed to turn electricity on or off on the Sabbath

61 OT: "Occupy" Protester Arrested in Sexual Assault of a Child
Sex offender charged in assault of 14-year

Remember all of the child rapes at those Tea Party rallies?

Yeah, me neither.

62

My brother's kids all have asthma and his wife is going through some medical stuff right now too.  I can't even imagine what a COBRA for a family of 6 costs. 

Sorry about your brother. I went on Cobra once and it is the most expensive insurance in the world. If he lives in Washington he can buy a new policy and not get dinged for pre existing conditions.

63 Oh moki you are sweet all the morons are good to me. I am heading home to see mom on Friday and my husband is coming with me. I think my family, some good home cooking and some laughs will do us a world of good. Moki I know everything will be okay for you :-)

64
Very very sorry to hear that, mpfs.

Happened to me in January, but I was very fortunate to be hired again in March.

65 Can any of you morons think of anything you have that you keep around as a deterrent........but you know will never be used because of it's world-ending impact? For me it's an extra bar of soap for stray #OWS protesters looking for lodging in my home.

66 I have a killer recipe for Beef Strokinoff. 

67 58 I'm drinking Shiner Bock. What's everyone else drinking? Posted by: Y-not I love Shiner but I love red wine more.

68 66-it was not pretty, no. The hospital called to set up the surgery, and were just sweet and sugary-you could tell they weren't sitting easily. macintx, thank you for the prayers. It's what is getting me through this.

69

I have my surgery on the 15th. A little mix-up at the hospital for my biopsy, as the hospital called me in a week early, and the attending doc performed the procedure, didn't write up the report, and left town. My doctor and I were hanging for two weeks, wondering what the hell happened. It's now straightened out, and I may not need any chemo, if they can remove it encapsulated. At least now I have an excuse for how tired I am. After they take it out, I'm actually going to have to get up and get stuff done.

 

Ooh, hope it's all encapsulated and they can get it all out without any spillage or lymph nodes.  I will be praying for you too, Moki!

 

70 Those are really scary. I remember my mom had a pressure cooker when I was a kid, and she was always fretting over whether or not she did something incorrectly and it was going to explode on the stove. Posted by: runningrn My mom used to steal all the tops so no one good use them! LOL

71 it looks like Perry did very well at the Iowa Republican Candidate Forum on Manufacturing (skipped by Romney and Cain).  He stuck to his guns on getting the Feds out of the business of picking winners and losers via subsidies.

Debates... I don't need no stinkin' debates.

72 I recommend ace ban all Ralph Nader and Lyndon LaRouche supporters.

73

Sorry about your brother. I went on Cobra once and it is the most expensive insurance in the world. If he lives in Washington he can buy a new policy and not get dinged for pre existing conditions.

 

He lives in PA. 

 

74 My grandfather was permanently blinded in one eye by an exploding pressure cooker.

75 Wow that just brought me back to college.

76  Didn't one of us get married today? CAC? Reception was gonna be in Newport or Pedro....

Anyway, congrats and blessings to you!

Posted by: MissTammy at November 01, 2011 09:43 PM (iBll1)

Nah thats the other guy.

Ours isn't until next September.

77 49 My husband got laid off. We will survive. Posted by: mpfs at November 01, 2011 09:51 PM (8NZ9l) ----------------------------------- I know you will. You're a tough broad...........and a good woman. They say there is one of you behind every good man. I think it's true.

78 @78
Perry answered questions from both the moderators and the audience, but, yeah, they were probably Republicans so that does make the whole process a waste.
/s

79 Debates... I don't need no stinkin' debates. Posted by: Rick Perry, full of Red Bull I am there.

80

mpfs, are you using white meat or dark meat in your soup?

chemmy, the cream cheese in the stroganoff sounds like the secret ingredient. 

 

 

81

He lives in PA. 

 

Where at in Pa and what was his old job?

82 COBRA is evil.

So now you know. And knowing is half the battle.

83 mpfs, go have a good time with family. You deserve a restful weekend. And thanks for the kind thoughts. I really, really appreciate it. (Thanks to you to runningrn!) Mercy, we all need a good time these days. I'm off to bed. I can't even stay up for the ONT these days. I denounce myself now.

84

mpfs, are you using white meat or dark meat in your soup?

chemmy, the cream cheese in the stroganoff sounds like the secret ingredient. 

Posted by: runningrn at November 01, 2011 10:03 PM (u/RSM)

===

Racist.

85 Looks like Gabe smoked some pretty good bud tonight.

86

My grandfather was permanently blinded in one eye by an exploding pressure cooker.

 

With the way the Democrats are going to gut the military, maybe CDR M is right to hold on to his pressure cooker...

87 mpfs, are you using white meat or dark meat in your soup? I usually cook with white meat but in a soup not so sure that matters. Personal preference. Go with what you have or like.

88 I use just plain chicken breasts.

89 74 58 I'm drinking Shiner Bock. What's everyone else drinking? Posted by: Y-not ------------------------------------ Sam Adam's Winter Lager was on the shelf today and I hit it like a polar bear looking for a refund after viewing Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth".

90 Night moki.

91 Sam Adam's Winter Lager was on the shelf today and I hit it like a polar bear looking for a refund after viewing Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth"

lol!  

92

chemmy, the cream cheese in the stroganoff sounds like the secret ingredient. 

Posted by: runningrn at November 01, 2011 10:03 PM (u/RSM)

===

Racist.

Posted by: Baroque at November 01, 2011 10:04 PM (B0LGd)

It's the sour cream. Too many dumbasses in the world for me to tolerate.

93 Gin & vermouth martini.

Bourgeois to the core.

94 chemmy, the cream cheese in the stroganoff sounds like the secret ingredient.

yup.... mmmmmmmmmmm

95 Great comeback by the Caps over the Ducks. 

96 #93: Funny you should mention that, RunningRN... Grandpa was serving as a mess cook in the Army at the time. He got a Purple Heart out of it.

97

Racist.

Yup, and proudly so--circa 2008.

 

Where at in Pa and what was his old job?

So Ben, he's in Southeast PA.  My brother has undergrad degrees in secondary math ed and math, and he's almost done getting his Masters in Financial planning.  (I think he's going to finish up in a couple of weeks).

He never worked as a teacher because when he got out of school, there weren't any permanent jobs (only subbing) due to decreased enrollments.   He started at State Farm, became some kind of manager and did some kind of educational programs for insurance agents.  He left there about 6 or 7 years ago because the travel was too hard on his family.  He has since been at a place that was like a college for insurance companies.  He wrote a lot of books and articles for them and did some e-classes (mostly on wealth creation/management), I think. 

 

 

98 I realize it's fun to poke fun at Cain for this, but when the site linked in the original post can't adequately describe basic fucking math, it loses a bit of it's luster.

99 By the way, my prayers are with you and your husband, MPFS.

100

It's the sour cream. Too many dumbasses in the world for me to tolerate.

 

That's what I normally use.  I am going to try this new recipe.

 

#93: Funny you should mention that, RunningRN... Grandpa was serving as a mess cook in the Army at the time. He got a Purple Heart out of it.

A very well deserved Purple Heart--unlike the Purple Heart John Kerry was awarded for sustaining rice being embedded in his butt. 

 

 

101 100 Gin & vermouth martini. Bourgeois to the core. ------------------------------------- It will be interesting to see who knocks on your door first. #OWS protesters or the RNC.

102 {{{Genetic tunder}}}

103
chemmy, the cream cheese in the stroganoff sounds like the secret ingredient.

yup.... mmmmmmmmmmm

Posted by: chemjeff at November 01, 2011 10:09 PM (s7mIC)

If you want to fuck up a stroganoff with cream cheese you can feed it to picky kids, so be it.

Real stroganoff is made with sour cream, more suited to the adult palate.

104 wow, what a thread...i wish i had a good crock-pot recipe to share...re the vid, I agree, the scoamf should prove to anyone with two functioning neurons that electing a US president is more than voting for this weeks American Idol, and it helps if said president-elect knows a few things before being elected. The number of US states for example is a good start. I'm assuming this post is in addition to being an open thread also relating to the earlier CNN-Cain interview one. And while this you-tube is cute, ...it's no Wargames. To the bigger issue at hand, I can't speak for others, but the reason I think so many people are willing to jump on the candidate band-wagon du jour is because we know we'll vote for the nominee (whoever it is). At present it sure sounds like it will be Romney. I have friends and acquaintances who are his supporters and as y'all like to say here, all I can say is we are boned. They view his election as good for them, and oh yeah, good for the country too (because it's not obama). That might have been okay in 2000, or even 2008. That won't fly in 2012. So everyone who runs against Romney get's a bump, because they're not him. That alone has to tell his supporters (and his future foe alike) something. I guarantee Bill Daley and David Axelrod have noticed. Is the latest candidate du-jour, Cain perfect? Of course not, no one is. But is his character capable? Is Romney's? We need a President for all America. Not America and others...and not for just a select few. It's going to be a long year...and now I have to go find a crock-pot recipe

105 Posted by: Spiked at November 01, 2011 10:13 PM (ucERL)

===

In either case, my shotgun is never out of reach.

106

This a bit dated.  Additionally, if one is going to speak with some coherence on geopolitics and atomic energy you have to view it from the perspective of capability and intent. 

The nuclear club does include the declared members US, Russia, China, the UK, France, India, Pakistan, and North Korea, but Israel is an undeclared member, and Japan, Taiwan and South could probably assemble nuclear weapons in the matter of weeks. Saudi Arabia may be able to purchase its capablity from Pakistan if push came to shove in a confrontation with Iran.  

Iran is in the throes of having a nuclear capability, and Brazil and Germany would not find it too difficult to assemble a weapon as well. 

It is not outside the realm of possibility that a country formerly part of the USSR possessing weapons or weapons grade materials.

Of these Russia and the US still have the greatest capability, with the US maintaining a deterent posture with the Triad of Bombers, ICBMs and SLBMs.  

Russian capability extends from a strategic intercontinental capability maintained mostly on ICBMs, and SLBMs, and tactical capability on SRBM and artillery.  Certainly they have taken advantage of advances in satellite and celestial guidance since the fall of the USSR to enhance the accuracy of their systems.

Following the US and USSR China has continued to improve its capability in numbers, range and accuracy, some technical advances courtesy of the Clinton administration.

The French and the UK maintain a capability almost as an indicator of their self regard as a world power, much like their seats on the UN, but these countries continue to downsize their nuclear force to token numbers.

India's capabilities on SRBMs and IRBMs are directed towards Pakistan, and the Pakistan capability mirrors that as a response.

North Korea continues its program to be able to blackmail South Korea, Japan and the US.   

The challenges posed to the US by the intents of each of these powers varies according to their values.  THe US and UK have always had a close relationship, while the French capability has served the West as a wild card.

The Israeli capabilty is viewed as being in the possession of a rational entity to the extent that many of the Arab states are not unduly alarmed.

The Indian nuclear capability may be considered relatively benign by all except Pakistan, while Pakistan's nukes could be seen as vulnerable to control by a less rational and more radical regime.

Russia may use use their capability to press their advantage at the margins, but their advantage is not well served by instability elsewhere in the world. They will mostly, in probability, leverage it to maintain or increase hegemony over the countries on their perifery, especially the former republics that were part of the USSR. 

China is taking up the  role as the competitor and adversary of the US that the USSR once performed, albeit with more nationalist rather than ideological drive.

Iran is the greatest threat of all.  Their eventual development of a nuclear capability will completely change the dynamic of the interelation of nations in the Middle East and South-West Asia, and will greatly limit options for action by the US in those regions and alter its relations with Europe.     

107 moki, I just know its encapsulated!!!!! Sending good and healing vibes. No need to rush getting up and doing anything, either! mpfs, I have every faith that this is happening for a reason...will say some prayers for some peace of mind for you and especially your husband. The men take is sooo hard when this happens. Stay strong!

108 On behalf of my late grandfather, thanks, RunningRN! I agree; soldiers gotta eat, and feeding them is a perfectly honorable form of service.

109
blah, blah blah, followed by:

Iran is the greatest threat of all.  Their eventual development of a nuclear capability will completely change the dynamic of the interelation of nations in the Middle East and South-West Asia, and will greatly limit options for action by the US in those regions and alter its relations with Europe.     

Posted by: Minuteman at November 01, 2011 10:19 PM (CGxxU)

Pretty succinct and well said.

110 oh fuck off Ed Anger, Mr. Stroganoff Purist
sheesh it's a fucking family dinner, not exactly a Royal Banquet for the Queen

111

for my own good, I propose outlawing vodka and cigars.

best wishes & luck to my fellow spaders dealing with medical issues, job problems, etc. I'd say a prayer for you but that could be the kiss of death, considering what the Good Lord has thrown my way.

112 If Perry supporters can laugh off his debate performances - which indicate an inability to use the bully pulpit to inspire the American people - then I can laugh of Herman's latest gaffe. Funny video, if a little too unilateral-disarmament-we-are-all-so-stupid-we-are-all-doomed-doomed-doomed!, for me.

113 Kind thoughts to mfps and moki.

114 Oh, hey, here's a link to some interesting Crock-Pot recipes I got from a commenter here (sorry, I can't remember who shared it, or else I'd credit you)... http://www.cookinglight.com/food/top-rated-recipes /slow-cooker-favorites-00400000038588/

115 Oh, and I'm praying for you, too, Moki!

116 Nien, nien, nien with the racist attacks.

117 For those who say the job market is great for those who have the "right skills": My son, who has a degree in Chemical Engineering, finally found full-time employment after more than a year after graduating. And, guess what, its in the South. He loves living there, says everything seems so much younger there (we're from Ohio). I guess the South is rising again.

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