December 06, 2011
— Monty
$250 million Medicare dollars squandered. The fiasco leaves some feeling pumped, while others just feel deflated because they have gotten the shaft. Government's response was limp.
The Supercommittee fails, and some kind of enforced spending cuts are supposed to come into play. Yet no one really expects significant defense cuts, nor any significant entitlement cuts. So the whole thing was basically a giant waste of time...time that we don't really have to waste. Fire them all. Out of a cannon. Into the sun.
The incredible shrinking work force. The problem with the thinking of too many people, especially Democrats, is that they don't understand that employment is a side-effect of a business concern, not the purpose of it. The purpose of a business is to provide a good or service at a profit. Until the government makes doing business easier in this country -- by cutting through the thicket of regulatory red tape, by instituting a non-punitive tax regime, and by making sure the workforce is educated in the skills businesses need -- the employment picture will not improve. The government cannot 'create' jobs; all they can do is prepare the ground on which commerce can flourish. And so far, they've been sowing salt in the earth so that nothing can grow there.
The problems with the Euro were entirely predictable, and many skeptics foresaw this kind of crisis before the Euro was even implemented. All you had to do was look at the economic, political, and structural realities of the European nations to know it would never work.
Europe, systemic risk, and the governing elite.
This shift from “one person, one vote,” to “one euro, one vote,” is dispelling the illusion that the welfare state can be the primary source of a country’s living standard, and a protector of the middle class. The governing elite were all to happy to provide generous transfer payments to those not working and to fund a bloated public sector with high wages and even more generous pensions.To paraphrase Nat King Cole: never has any economy been more...unsustainable.
Europe may be looking at a decade-long recession. That may be one of the postiive scenarios, too; that may be the outcome if all goes according to plan. If not...DOOM.
Teh Krugman causes a spacetime rift when he accuses other people of being clueless. The incredible density of stupidity and smugness all compacted into such a small area caused a quantum singularity to form. If you can stand the dangerous radiation and gravitational fields, the piece is worth reading for the (purely unintentional) hilarity. ItÂ’s always fun to listen to far-left idiots lecture the GOP on how they should behave, what they should believe, and the proper conduct one should exhibit among the Great Unwashed.
Federal regulator approves ‘MF Global Rule’. This is known to such vulgar persons as myself as “closing the barn door after the horse has run out”.
S&P to all 17 Euro nations: BAM! (Well, not ‘BAM!’ quite yet. It’s a “downgrade wach” and not an actual downgrade.) The problem, as always, is dim prospects for future growth. Promises for reform are all well and good, and may actually even happen, but without growth there's not much point to the exercise. And in Europe, it's very difficult to see where the growth is going to come from, given the Europeans' low aggregate birthrate, stifling work and commerce rules, onerous tax regimes, and vast welfare state.
Public pensions: some numbers and reality. Pull quote: “The numbers you can believe all point to bankruptcy and here they are for the last ten years and a little beyond.”
Speaking the obvious: the US will follow the same fiscal-crisis path as the EU if we donÂ’t put on the brakes soon.
“Fiscal union” in the EU means a substantial loss of sovereignty for smaller nations, and the citizens of those nations may choose independence over a common currency regardless of the cost. (I disagree with Pritchard-Evans’ disdain for austerity in the South, however; the 'surpluses' he extols in Spain and Italy were illusory at best, and more than offset by high unemployment and low productivity in both countries.)
Italy is broke, and breaking the news to the citizens isnÂ’t easy for politicians and officials who have spent literally decades hiding the truth. And citizens who have been counting on cushy pensions and early retirements, or a comfortable life on the public dole, are in for a rude shock.
Why “too big to fail” means “wait for it”.
The rise and fall of Jon Corzine. This Democrat golden boy has fallen from a great height, but I'm sure his liberal chums will forgive him as long as he keeps mouthing good progressive platitudes. (Oh, and guess which one of our favorite ex-Presidents is mixed up with MF Global?)
Broke-as-a-joke Illinois "finds" money to keep the lights on.
"This economy is no place for young men."
UPDATE 1: If you're looking for a job, there's an opportunity down Florida way. Two words, kids: gator bounties.
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Some of the money for the facilities is available because Quinn used his veto powers earlier this year to cut education spending, particularly $89 million that helped pay for school buses. Officials also found surplus money in a special fund that helps support government pension systems. The struggling pensions get the full amount they were promised, but the extra $95 million is going to other programs deemed more urgent.
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Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:00 AM (8y9MW)
The Supercommittee fails, and some kind of enforced spending cuts are supposed to come into play.
We spend $250M on penis pumps and they can't find anything to cut???? That tells you there the "fix" was in from the commies. The supershitty committee was an election gimic only and crying boner fell for it.
Posted by: Vic at December 06, 2011 05:00 AM (YdQQY)
Argentina launches naval campaign to isolate Falkland Islands
If the Argentines do seek to re-take the Falklands, the British Navy is in such poor shape that they probably won't be able to do much other than lodge a diplomatic protest. Let me commence laughing at you if you think the US will do anything about it...
North Korea making missile able to hit U.S.
Here is the eco-tard idiocy taken to an unacceptable extreme
School Children Left to Freeze to Help Fight Global Warming
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at December 06, 2011 05:04 AM (9hSKh)
The problems with the Euro were entirely predictable,
Hey, Taxcheat Timmy is on his way to Europe right now to
bail them out with paper. It doesn't matter that we have no money. It doesn't matter that they will fix NOTHING until they collapse. We will give themn some fiat money so they can limp along for a few more months.
Posted by: Vic at December 06, 2011 05:04 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Hrothgar at December 06, 2011 05:05 AM (i3+c5)
Posted by: dr kill at December 06, 2011 05:06 AM (le5qc)
The problem is that Medicare now caters to people who are not retired- nor will be for some time. Medicare part T (End Stage Renal Disease is the qualification) ensures people who have, more often than not, pickled their own kidneys and livers. And we pay for their medical care for the rest of their lives.
Many of these people are in their late 30's to mid 40's. For them, ED really is a medical condition, and therefore something "medically necessary" to treat. However, Medicare doesn't actually get to decide, based on age, whether or not someone is eligible for a given benefit (they do still get to use gender, since women will never, ever have a prostate exam). So, since ED treatment is considered "Medically Necessary" for some enrollees, it must be considered "Medically Necessary" for all (male) enrollees.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:07 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: Cajun Carrot at December 06, 2011 05:08 AM (zHl9z)
And when they run out of money again, say in a week or two, We'll give them some more.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:08 AM (8y9MW)
I liked the penny video.
I hate pennies so much. I know there are people collecting pre-1982 pennies and waiting for them to be discontinued.
I also think we should phase out the dollar bill and use the dollar coins. They last much longer in circulation and we printed up a ton of them that are sitting in a warehouse.
Posted by: Ben at December 06, 2011 05:10 AM (wuv1c)
I learned last night at least I can do OK in self defense come the collapse.
Had a speed drill stage. With a standard IDPA target set 5 yards in front of you. At the signal draw and place 6 rounds on target.
With my 1911 my total time was 3.03 seconds. 5 of the shots landed in the 8 inch center circle. One I pulled about an inch out at 7 o'clock.
The crazy good IPSC grand master shooting with us did it in 2.03 seconds.
I was pleased.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 05:12 AM (KC2BE)
Posted by: dr kill at December 06, 2011 09:06 AM (le5qc)
Simple. It is very easy to impact job creation in a negative manner by taxes, legislation, and regulations. The converse is not true, especially when you feel you cannot trust the government!
Posted by: Hrothgar at December 06, 2011 05:12 AM (i3+c5)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:16 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT at December 06, 2011 05:16 AM (p7SSh)
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 05:17 AM (KC2BE)
If that's all it took, you obviously bought the cheap model. You need the Craftsman (guaranteed for life) Sarcasometer around here.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:17 AM (8y9MW)
I>>>f the Argentines do seek to re-take the Falklands, the British Navy is in such poor shape that they probably won't be able to do much other than lodge a diplomatic protest. Let me commence laughing at you if you think the US will do anything about it...
Unfortunately, neither do the Argentines. When Argentina attacked in 1982, they were ruled by a military Junta and had a fairly well funded navy and army. That's not true anymore. I think they have like 4 destroyers and a bunch of other smaller ships.
Anti-ship technology is so advanced these days, I would be willing to bet the Brits could sink the Argentine navy with an appropriate amount of sorties.
This is disturbing though. Argentina has no claim to the Falkland Islands(or Malvinas as they call them). There are no historical ties or even geographic ties. It's not like every country owns the Islands off their coast. We don't own the Bahamas, China doesn't own the Spratleys, Japan doesn't own all the Kurile islands.
Simply because an island is near your country doesn't give you ownership. Besides, the people of the Falklands have voted to remain associated with the UK.
The only reason Argentina cares is the Falklands are surrounded by oil, some of the greatest fisheries in the world, and as a tool to stir up nationalism for failing Argentine governments.
Posted by: Ben at December 06, 2011 05:18 AM (wuv1c)
Although tipping in coins could get.....interesting.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 05:18 AM (KC2BE)
And when they run out of money again, say in a week or two, We'll give them some more.
Ah, yes. Watching the slow-motion death of the West, with excellent reportage by Monty. I'm not sure why I engage in this painful exercise every morning. I'm starting to think there is some deep pathology in me.
Being from Illinois, I've long been desensitized to governmental folly. Of course in Illinois it's all a spectator sport, since we've long ago dispensed with the pretense of conservatism and honoring the individual.
But it's liberating - I will write in Calvin Coolidge for president. His ghost is a far better choice for the office, and the state will certainly go for Obama.
Posted by: tubal at December 06, 2011 05:18 AM (BoE3Z)
Look at it this way, the weight of the coins would tend to pull the thongs down.
Posted by: Hrothgar at December 06, 2011 05:18 AM (i3+c5)
We're exploring the possibility of an offer now with a start date sometime in Jan.
If that happens I might just bake a couple weeks off into my timeline of resignation and starting the new gig.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 05:20 AM (KC2BE)
I agree. It's hard to tuck a silver dollar into a g-string. (Well, not without getting yourself lumped up by the young lady or a bouncer, anyhow.) And the efficiency fall-off between folding-money and coins is dramatic for the young ladies in question.
Posted by: Monty at December 06, 2011 05:20 AM (/0a60)
Well, you've got three options.
Bury your head in the sand.
Give in to deep depression.
Keep your head up, and your powder dry.
Drinking yourself into a stupor can help with any of these three.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:21 AM (8y9MW)
He's off to DC to attend the Gunwalker hearing on Thursday. Pray he stays safe.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 05:22 AM (KC2BE)
Or as they put it over at ZH, they already had a rule, but this time they really really mean it.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 06, 2011 05:23 AM (ENKCw)
Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT at December 06, 2011 05:24 AM (p7SSh)
Fortunately for SCOAMF and ilk, there is no end to taxpayer money – no bottom to the debt well.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 05:25 AM (jx2j9)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 05:27 AM (SH3gZ)
Posted by: Vergeltung at December 06, 2011 05:32 AM (jttPx)
26 Well, you've got three options.
Bury your head in the sand.
Give in to deep depression.
Keep your head up, and your powder dry.
Drinking yourself into a stupor can help with any of these three.
Good counsel, I need a reminder. It was easier with Clinton and Bush, witnessing the decline. This latest guy though, he's like a boil on my ass. In Illinois, we normal remnant of people spend our days ignoring the insanity as much as possible, and try to work out decent lives.
I'm starting to understand the "enclave" existence that was only an abstract in the past (usually found in "foreign" countries) now come home, it appears.
Posted by: tubal at December 06, 2011 05:32 AM (BoE3Z)
Posted by: Wall-E at December 06, 2011 05:32 AM (48wze)
Posted by: steevy at December 06, 2011 05:33 AM (7WJOC)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:35 AM (8y9MW)
Was looking at the Kepler data dump last night. There is a planet 'only' 15 light years away with an estimated temperature about 2000F. I say we send them off to establish an Earth embassy there.
Posted by: Bob Saget at December 06, 2011 05:35 AM (SDkq3)
This story crosses the borders of unbelievability.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 05:35 AM (jx2j9)
They'll round up.
I, too, don't want to see the demise of the penny. It's just an excuse for them to round up to the nickel.
Nor do I like dollar coins. Why do I want to carry around the extra weight and bulk?
Posted by: Y-not at December 06, 2011 05:37 AM (5H6zj)
Even so, that's a lot of expense to be borne by business. Imagine having to go in to every store in the nation, and calculate the exact prices you would have to have so that prices after taxes and any other fees come to a multiple of 5 cents.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:39 AM (8y9MW)
At the opening of the Bonn II conference in Germany, Monday, Karzai said, "The people of Afghanistan are looking to this conference for clear affirmation of commitment to make security transition and economic progress irreversible." American officials who heard the comments said there was no doubt that "commitment" meant a steady gusher of U.S. dollars. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton promised that flow of cash would continue for at least a decade after the United States departs Afghanistan.
Thanks Shrill. You're a peach.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 06, 2011 05:39 AM (ENKCw)
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 05:41 AM (jx2j9)
I'm sure that Secretaries Condalezza-Rice and Powell made similar commitments to countries in their time. There are plenty of things to be upset at Shrillery over, but this really isn't one. It's a political promise, and everyone involved already knows that she doesn't have the power to enforce it; that she's just stating the Administration's position.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:42 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: Fritz at December 06, 2011 05:43 AM (/ZZCn)
About a month ago, I posted in regard to what I called “the euthanasia of the saver.” This comment had to do with the fact that nominal interest rates in the United States for financial investments such as bank certificates of deposit and bank savings accounts—the kinds of investments traditionally employed by retired persons and small savers, who wish to gain income without exposing their funds to great risk of capital loss—now fall considerably below the rate of inflation, and hence the real (or inflation-adjusted) yield on such investments is negative. That is, the nominal payoff is insufficient to offset the loss of purchasing power of the money invested.
Caution, they use some math in the article.
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 06, 2011 05:45 AM (ENKCw)
Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT at December 06, 2011 05:47 AM (p7SSh)
I've always worried about the impact this would have on the arts--especially the midnight ballet.
Years ago, shortly after the introduction of the 'loonie' (the hoser dollar coin), a friend visited some local 'ballerinas'. Back then, a common practice for some rail fans used to be to lay on the stage with a dollar bill between the lips while the ballerinas removed it with some...err...sweater puppet manipulation.
Aforementioned friend figured he could have even more fun using the loonie in this fashion. The amused performer came over and decided to have some of her own fun by giving him a one-two combo with her weapons. Since he wasn't prepared for that the first shot knocked the coin loose into his mouth and the second shot caused an involuntary swallowing.
It took two days, but it finally 'passed' in an unsurprisingly painful fashion...slightly discoloured of course. He drilled a hole in the middle of it and wore it on a necklace for some time.
True story.
Winters can be long here.
Posted by: Lurking Canuck at December 06, 2011 05:47 AM (3+gid)
Posted by: I am the 99% at December 06, 2011 05:48 AM (iGvQ1)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 05:48 AM (SH3gZ)
Oh. And then thereÂ’s this dipshit douchebagÂ… How is it that the only country in the fucking world that this administration consistently insults and talks down to is Israel? Hell, even Syria, North Korea, or even Zimbabwe arenÂ’t insulted at every turn. This is just patent bullshit.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 05:48 AM (jx2j9)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 05:50 AM (SH3gZ)
True Allen, but it does set the floor for any Congressional debate. It says -- here's what we promised. Now, are you going to make liars out of us and harm our relations?
Posted by: GnuBreed at December 06, 2011 05:51 AM (ENKCw)
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at December 06, 2011 09:04 AM (9hSKh)
Child abuse, plain and simple. If parents with working heat turned it off on their kids on one of the coldest days of the year, child protective services would be on their doorstep in a heartbeat.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 06, 2011 05:52 AM (DrWcr)
That's true. I guess my point is less that the promise is bad (it is) and more that the blame isn't really Hillary's on that one. It's not her call (outside of certain set parameters, I'm sure).
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 05:53 AM (8y9MW)
I learned last night at least I can do OK in self defense come the collapse.
Had a speed drill stage. With a standard IDPA target set 5 yards in front of you. At the signal draw and place 6 rounds on target.
With my 1911 my total time was 3.03 seconds. 5 of the shots landed in the 8 inch center circle. One I pulled about an inch out at 7 o'clock.
The crazy good IPSC grand master shooting with us did it in 2.03 seconds.
I was pleased.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 09:12 AM (KC2BE)
Nice shootin' there, Tex, er, Scott J!
Posted by: Insomniac at December 06, 2011 05:53 AM (DrWcr)
This is likely the most profound post youÂ’ll read today. ThatÂ’s my bet.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 05:56 AM (jx2j9)
I really want those pengys.
Fire them all. Out of a cannon. Into the sun.
I don't know, I'd be afraid the utter suckitude would cause an instantaneous implosion of the sun.
On the ZIRP thing, the incentives right now are to spend, not to save. What's the point when you are getting effective negative return?
Posted by: alexthechick at December 06, 2011 05:56 AM (VtjlW)
Although tipping in coins could get.....interesting.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 09:18 AM (KC2BE)
There's a crass joke in there about coin slots, but being the fine upstanding moron that I am I would never entertain such lowbrow statements...
Posted by: Insomniac at December 06, 2011 05:57 AM (DrWcr)
Posted by: soothie at December 06, 2011 09:56 AM (KwX0v)
Look - people get a touch testy when their DOOMed. Alright?!!!
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 06:01 AM (jx2j9)
They'll round up.
I, too, don't want to see the demise of the penny. It's just an excuse for them to round up to the nickel.
Nor do I like dollar coins. Why do I want to carry around the extra weight and bulk?
Posted by: Y-not at December 06, 2011 09:37 AM (5H6zj
Pushing them around by the wheelbarrow-load is going to be a real pain, too.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 06, 2011 06:01 AM (DrWcr)
Posted by: Jones at December 06, 2011 06:02 AM (8sCoq)
Well I was setting in on a tee hoping someone would go there.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 06:03 AM (KC2BE)
I'm not sure how much fraud goes on in Medicare but Medicare has tightened up their rules for DME supplies a lot over the years (it used to be in the 80's they paid for everything. It was the golden commode era, seriously, that's what it was called). Just my 2 cents on a moronic topic that I know about.
Posted by: Shtetl G at December 06, 2011 06:04 AM (VGIcl)
The 1911 is limited to 8 in the magazine vs. 10 for my 9 millimeters. That means I was reloading more often plus the recoil cycle of the .45 takes slightly longer.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 06:05 AM (KC2BE)
American lefties might be tempted to regard national bankruptcy as a feature and not a bug if, as you and Pritchard-Evans say, it leads to declines in national sovereignty: Onward to authoritarian world government!
Posted by: MTF at December 06, 2011 06:07 AM (B5y+v)
Not that I need one or anything...
just like free stuff...
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 06:07 AM (jx2j9)
A partial list of the 66,000 annual jobs certified for foreign workers by US Dept of Labor. The employer must certify to DOL that there is a "labor shortage" for these jobs before getting the cheap willing workers. The program is called H2B which is designated for "unskilled laborers".
FOREST WORKER
LOG CHIPPER OPERATOR
RECREATION FACILITY ATTENDANT
LABORER, LANDSCAPE
HYDROELECTRIC MACHINERY MECHANIC
PRODUCTION HELPER
FISH CLEANER
PAINTER, TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
CANNERY WORKER
CONSTRUCTION WORKER I
HOUSEKEEPER
COACH, PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES
LABORER, LANDSCAPE
AUTOMOTIVE COOLING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN
WAITER/WAITRESS, INFORMAL
HOUSEKEEPER
METAL FABRICATOR
LABORER, LANDSCAPE
HOUSEKEEPER, HOME
WAITER/WAITRESS
FAST FOODS WORKER
FISH ROE TECHNICIAN
GROUNDSKEEPER, INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL
CLEANER, HOUSEKEEPING
WAITER/WAITRESS
SALESPERSON, COSMETICS AND TOILETRIES
HEAD COACH
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
SHELLFISH SHUCKER
AMUSEMENT PARK WORKER
You know any Americans who might want these jobs? Too bad.
The employer just has to say that the American was unsuitable in some way in order to to get some dirt cheap, uncomplaining serfs "legal aliens".
H2A is for agricultural workers and brings thousands into the country to do farm work....that Americans won't do for pennies on the dollar.
H1B is technical workers. I.T. workers.
All of it is just a semi-legal cover to smuggle aliens.
Posted by: Americans need not apply at December 06, 2011 06:07 AM (Zw/H7)
Yes, and that's fine. Tell me again why some shop-keeper in Topeka should pay for his ED treatment at all?
I've worked in Health Care for most of my professional life. As a Payer (BlueCross/BlueSheild of Texas), as a Clearing House, as a Benefit Administrator, and as a TPA Payer. I know more than a little about how this stuff works.
That does not, for one minute, change the fact I think it's ridiculous that someone can get a tax-payer funded penis pump. I shouldn't be paying for that.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 06:07 AM (8y9MW)
The best striker-fired trigger I have seen is on Springfield's XD series. Impressed me enough that I bought one from a friend when I had no need at all for a third 9mm.
I own the M&P's cheap brother the Sigma. Points great but the trigger is heavy like a DA revolver. I got it because I just couldn't resist the price with the rebate they were running in 2009.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 06:10 AM (KC2BE)
On your list, you left off "penis pump technician".
Posted by: tubal at December 06, 2011 06:10 AM (BoE3Z)
Posted by: Lady in Black: still voting for Perry (He has the best hair.) at December 06, 2011 06:12 AM (ycuSb)
Have a nice day! (Brought to you by Costco)
Posted by: Beth at December 06, 2011 06:14 AM (kBxk7)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 06:14 AM (SH3gZ)
Posted by: Dr. Barry Oh at December 06, 2011 06:15 AM (/ZZCn)
That movie shows why it's unlikely homo sapiens are going to evolve any further.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 06:16 AM (KC2BE)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 06:18 AM (SH3gZ)
Without them think of all the maladies that might drop from the gene pool by dying before they reach breeding age.
Of course the difference is we're humans and not mere animals. I would prefer cheating natural selection in favor of our humanity.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 06:21 AM (KC2BE)
There are only a handful of solutions to what ails us.
1) Massive cuts in expenditures.
2) Massive increases in taxes
3) Some combination of 1 and 2.
There is no other option.
THERE WILL BE PAIN!!!
Posted by: McLovin at December 06, 2011 06:22 AM (j0IcY)
What the heck does a "Fish Roe Technician" do? Solder fish eggs together?
My bet? Works in a cannery stuffing fish roe in cans?
Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at December 06, 2011 10:21 AM (hXJOG)
Or get the roe out of the fish.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 06, 2011 06:23 AM (DrWcr)
Posted by: Todd 3465 at December 06, 2011 06:24 AM (cVV5N)
C-09296-46786 10/30/2009 10:00:11 AM 10/23/2009 12:00:00 AM CERTIFIED H-2B WA 01/15/2010 12:00:00 AM 05/01/2010 12:00:00 AM SEATTLE WA 522.384-010 FISH ROE TECHNICIAN 4 4 11 HR 11 HR
Posted by: Americans need not apply at December 06, 2011 06:26 AM (Zw/H7)
2) Massive increases in taxes
3) Some combination of 1 and 2.
There is no other option.
Actually, the only viable option is #1. Raising taxes won't work: by the time tax rates are high enough to impact anything, the rich will have fled or already sheltered their earnings, and the middle-class and poor don't make enough to tax that deeply. Complete confiscation of wealth would be required- and I don't think Washington is quite that suicidal.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 06:26 AM (8y9MW)
I've worked in Health Care for most of my professional life. As a Payer (BlueCross/BlueSheild of Texas), as a Clearing House, as a Benefit Administrator, and as a TPA Payer. I know more than a little about how this stuff works.
Oh so you're the person I can shriek at about how asking BC/BS to send me a detailed bill including the appropriate diagnostic and treatment codes is apparently the equivalent of asking for nuclear launch codes. stompystompystompy
No, I did not just send 15 minutes attempting to use puppets through the phone to explain to someone from BC/BS that, yes, I really do need those and, yes, you have the HIPPA auth for that and, no, I am not freaking kidding that when I asked for those I wanted those, why do you ask?
I also have a new pet peeve for giving the Bengali tech support people European sounding names in attempt to hide that the tech support isn't precisely in the US. There's a reason that those hello my name is Peggy commercials are funny.
Posted by: alexthechick at December 06, 2011 06:26 AM (VtjlW)
Rather than more expensive schools how about making it easier for a machine shop to take on an apprentice through reform of labor laws (including collective bargaining).
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 06:27 AM (KC2BE)
No. No, no, no. No, no, 1000 times: NO.
Any statement that begins "If the government wants to help" should immediately be examined for validity. 99.9999% of the time, it will be found wanting.
WTF should "the government" (we were discussing the Feds, so that's the only level of "government" currently on the table) have to do with local education in the first place?
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 06:28 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: Peggy with USCredit at December 06, 2011 06:28 AM (q/kmn)
Posted by: CAC at December 06, 2011 06:30 AM (JEVge)
Posted by: the only way this sentence should go at December 06, 2011 06:30 AM (q/kmn)
give details about the jobs including employers rates of pay and locations.
Fortunately work visas can only be issued to the foreign laborers if the employer proves that no Americans responded to recruiting efforts for the jobs...so it's cool.
/sarc off
Posted by: Americans need not apply at December 06, 2011 06:30 AM (Zw/H7)
Haven't worked there for a while. Sorry.
But why would BCBS have a bill? The only things they should have are the Claim (which is not exactly the same) and any Remittance Advice (showing what the allowed/disallowed and what they paid or what is your responsibility. Usually called an Explanation of Benefits). The bill should come from your provider (doctor, hospital, whoever). They don't provide the claims to members (usually), though if you ask for it specifically ("I need a copy of the claim filed by my [doctor, hospital, pharmacy, etc.].") HIPAA requires that they provide it to you.
Also: Which BCBS? Each one is a separate entity (BCBSTX is not the same as BCBSOK, or BCBSMA).
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 06:32 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT at December 06, 2011 06:32 AM (p7SSh)
Posted by: reason at December 06, 2011 06:32 AM (q/kmn)
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at December 06, 2011 09:04 AM (9hSKh)
Hopefully, the lesson the young skulls full of mush took away from this is that eco-hippies are idiots who don't care if you freeze and suffer.
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at December 06, 2011 06:34 AM (AQD6a)
Fixed.
Remember eco-tards believe humanity is a blight. Except for them.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 06:35 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: joncelli at December 06, 2011 06:35 AM (RD7QR)
Posted by: joncelli at December 06, 2011 06:37 AM (RD7QR)
Posted by: Todd 3465 at December 06, 2011 06:40 AM (cVV5N)
I try to avoid saying that but, yeah. Some folks get really offended when you call the trigger on their $600-ish dollar M&P crappy.
I was mainly a revolver guy for years. The first auto I made peace with was the 1911.
My journey into tupperware was sort of happenstance. Had a co-worker selling a Glock 19 for $400 and I decided to give it a try. I learned not to hate the europellet with it.
Later on I got the Sigma because I couldn't resist the deal. It was so close to the Glock I decided to sell the Glock to fund a M1 Garand.
Then my search for a compact .45 led me to get a Taurus Millennium Pro on the recommendation of a friend. Nothing like a .45 Auto I can carry in a pocket
Then at the end of this Summer I added the XD-9. So I have 3 polymer frame guns out of about a dozen.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 06:40 AM (KC2BE)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 06:42 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Bernie Made-off at December 06, 2011 06:42 AM (e8kgV)
Posted by: Countrysquire for Perry at December 06, 2011 06:44 AM (1hLHC)
49 recreation facility attendants in Sanford , FL
220 amusement park workers in Sanford , FL
294 tree planters in South Carolina
Posted by: Americans need not apply at December 06, 2011 06:45 AM (Zw/H7)
Saw a blurb on Drudge indicating the same thing... how bad was it (can't listen)?
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 06:47 AM (8y9MW)
Nice shootin' ScottJ.
I've been wanting to do some IDPA at my local club, but my BHP doesn't fit well into the different shooting brackets they run on a regular basis there. I've been waiting on this year's Christmas present to myself... a CZ P01 that I finally purchased this week.....and since I live on the left coast, I had to buy online get it shipped in.......and only when it arrives at my local FFL will I be able to start the paperwork........and it'll still have to sit in Clownifornia 10-day cooling-off waiting-period gun-jail before I can take possession. And I had to pay about $100 more than a resident of a free state for the privilege. My only consolation is knowing that another handgun in the hands of a free citizen makes Dianne Feinstein cry.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 06, 2011 06:49 AM (G+B5p)
Apparently several (all?) of the US Military Base Commanders in Texas have formed and "informal group" to present a "united front" to Congress next time bases are reviewed for cuts.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 06:51 AM (8y9MW)
That does not, for one minute, change the fact I think it's ridiculous that someone can get a tax-payer funded penis pump. I shouldn't be paying for that.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011
Do you think insurance should not pay for ED treatments at all? Even if it is side effect from cancer? My customer was not a rapist or a criminal. You can argue that government shouldn't be in the insurance business at all but they are. Why shouldn't his insurance pay for a valid medical treatment for a legitimate medical issue?
Posted by: Shtetl G at December 06, 2011 06:51 AM (VGIcl)
Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT at December 06, 2011 06:53 AM (p7SSh)
Posted by: Countrysquire for Perry at December 06, 2011 06:54 AM (1hLHC)
Posted by: Graham Parker at December 06, 2011 06:54 AM (e8kgV)
I think if your privately purchased and funded insurance pays for ED treatment, that's peachy. My tax dollars shouldn't. Get a Medicare Advantage plan that covers ED- Medicare should not.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 06:55 AM (8y9MW)
Huh? The Highpower fits into Enhanced Service Pistol (ESP). IDPA's second largest division.
I shoot its European cousin the CZ 75B sometimes. The Springfield XD also goes in ESP since its trigger is considered a single action.
1911's in 9MM also go in ESP.
You would need 4 mags for your Highpower. 3 for the match and an empty to insert to get past the mag safety and allow you to drop the hammer when done with a stage.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 06:56 AM (KC2BE)
The Apex drop-in trigger kit for the M&P is supposed to be like night and day compared to the stock unit. No experience with it myself, but there's enough positive buzz out there to merit consideration.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 06, 2011 06:56 AM (G+B5p)
Ouch. If that excerpt is indicative, Newt may have the shortest stint as !Romney, yet.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 06:57 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT at December 06, 2011 06:58 AM (p7SSh)
Newt isn't the only one with bad answers on health care. The Weekly Standard has a partial transcript of Mitt's answers on Masscare from last weekend's debate. It was devoid of specifics. For a man who ran on being a health care expert last time around, and who promises to Repeal & Replace Obamacare, he sure doesn't seem capable of telling us what he'd have done differently, how Masscare failed, or what "Replace" means.
Posted by: Y-not at December 06, 2011 06:58 AM (5H6zj)
Posted by: Truman North at December 06, 2011 06:59 AM (I2LwF)
If that's all it took, you obviously bought the cheap model. You need the Craftsman (guaranteed for life) Sarcasometer around here.
Had one. After the 5th replacement, they said, "no mas". Had to get the Snap On version. So far so good.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 06, 2011 07:01 AM (zji3t)
I'd say it's probably how it points more than anything. I have a very diverse collection and I've found natural pointing to be the thing. After that comes trigger quality.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 07:01 AM (KC2BE)
Still for the Individual Mandate.
Still believes in AGW (we should do something about it "urgently")
Still for Ethanol subsidies.
Wow.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 07:01 AM (8y9MW)
Planning a hiking trip in Utah, 1000 miles from here. I'm driving.
Posted by: Bob Saget at December 06, 2011 07:02 AM (SDkq3)
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 10:56 AM (KC2BE)
Ah. I'm probably confused then. It's been awhile since I've talked to my local rangemaster about the local shoots, so I'm probably misremembering the reason. Might be because I removed the mag disconnect years ago.... They only do IDPA shoots once a month anyway.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 06, 2011 07:02 AM (G+B5p)
Some days I feel half-confident for the defeat of Obama in '12.
Some days, like this one, I do not.
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 07:02 AM (sqkOB)
The Libune reported on an 80-year old priest who maintained his church in a warzone on the South Side of Chicago who was attacked in the middle of the night, beaten, and robbed INSIDE THE RECTORY.
Strangely enough, the Libune won't open the comment board. Abandon them all to their inevitable fate, especially as you know the 'hood won't cooperate with da police.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at December 06, 2011 07:02 AM (Ec6wH)
It took two days, but it finally 'passed' in an unsurprisingly painful fashion...slightly discoloured of course. He drilled a hole in the middle of it and wore it on a necklace for some time.
True story.
Winters can be long here.
Posted by: Lurking Canuck at December 06, 2011 09:47 AM (3+gid)
One hopes he washed it first.
(But you know those wacky Canadians...)
Posted by: Warthog at December 06, 2011 07:02 AM (WDySP)
Yup. Have to have the disconnect in place per IDPA rules (no disabling of safety device).
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 07:04 AM (KC2BE)
Trump is ballsy and funny. Not afraid to fire back at Rove.
Trump: We are a debtor nation because of men like Karl Rove.
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 07:05 AM (sqkOB)
Posted by: Bill Clintoon at December 06, 2011 07:06 AM (vXqv3)
I think the problem is, he did. Burnt right to the ground, too.
Posted by: Kneel before DarkLord©, son of Jor-El! at December 06, 2011 07:06 AM (GBXon)
Gotta LOVE the Navy Admirals, who while looking down the barrel of serious defense cuts... decide they need to spend 12 times as much to buy 'Green' Jet fuel, as regular Jet Fuel...
Wow... LOVE those priorities...
Posted by: Romeo13 at December 06, 2011 07:07 AM (NtXW4)
Yup. Have to have the disconnect in place per IDPA rules (no disabling of safety device).
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 11:04 AM (KC2BE)
Yeah, that sounds about right. I knew there was a reason.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 06, 2011 07:08 AM (G+B5p)
Posted by: Concealed Kerry or submit at December 06, 2011 07:09 AM (vXqv3)
I have a couple of guns with them and they can be a PITA.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 07:09 AM (KC2BE)
Posted by: Joffen at December 06, 2011 07:10 AM (zLeKL)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 07:11 AM (i6RpT)
153 Can anyone please make the case for Newt? Why should I support him over Perry?
Posted by: Joffen at December 06, 2011 11:10 AM (zLeKL)
Not that I’m for Newt, but he does have the ability to talk – (something that comes in handy when running for and being president).
Posted by: jwest at December 06, 2011 07:12 AM (qeYI9)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 07:12 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Concealed Kerry or submit at December 06, 2011 07:13 AM (vXqv3)
Laura played clips of the dildos on msnbc saying Newt would be a terrible nominee and he would lose all the swing states.
Soothsayer's Rule #1: Anytime a hack leftist offers "advice" to the Republicans for choosing the right candidate, always do the opposite.
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 07:13 AM (sqkOB)
On September 11, 2011, Perryman brought together blacks from the West Coast and the East Coast to sign one of the most comprehensive legal briefs ever prepared for a racial discrimination lawsuit. The suit was to filed on September 12, 2011 in US District Court against President Barack Obama and the DNC. The plaintiffs, who refer to the defendants as the “Father of Racism,” allege that as an organization, the Democratic Party has consistently refused to apologize for the role they played in slavery, Jim Crow and for other subsequent racist practices from 1792 to 2011. Mrs. Frances P. Rice, the Chair of the National Black Republican Association is also a named plaintiff in the class action lawsuit.
The case cites the collective work of over 350 legal scholars and includes Congressional records, case law, research from our nation's top history professors, racist statements from Democratic elected officials, citations from the Democrat's National Platforms regarding their support of slavery, excepts of speeches from Senator Obama, individual testimonies from blacks who lived in the Jim Crow South and opinions from the NAACP.
Posted by: Graham Parker at December 06, 2011 07:13 AM (e8kgV)
Posted by: Truman North at December 06, 2011 07:14 AM (I2LwF)
“Just support who ever comes out on top at the convention.”
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 11:12 AM (i6RpT)
The only thing thatÂ’s keeping me going is the possibility that whoever comes out on top at the convention is someone who isnÂ’t currently running.
Posted by: jwest at December 06, 2011 07:15 AM (qeYI9)
Posted by: deadrody at December 06, 2011 07:16 AM (b2D8X)
Hiya Vic.
How are you feeling these days?
Posted by: mpfs at December 06, 2011 07:16 AM (iYbLN)
Posted by: Y-not at December 06, 2011 07:17 AM (5H6zj)
Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT at December 06, 2011 07:17 AM (p7SSh)
Posted by: Joffen at December 06, 2011 07:18 AM (zLeKL)
Posted by: deadrody at December 06, 2011 07:19 AM (b2D8X)
Posted by: Lincolntf at December 06, 2011 07:19 AM (Qjh0I)
Posted by: Truman North at December 06, 2011 07:19 AM (I2LwF)
I was thinking maybe I talk about guns a bit too much.
But this competition thing is still new to me and I'm hooked. I'm burning through close to 500 rounds a month now. Glad I load my own.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 07:20 AM (KC2BE)
Posted by: Y-not at December 06, 2011 07:20 AM (5H6zj)
Hey, that's great! Fingers crossed for you!
One tip that I think is kind of a true statement about most women: get it wrapped really beautifully. You can make a $20 gift look like a $200 one if the bow is pretty enough!
Posted by: Y-not at December 06, 2011 07:21 AM (5H6zj)
Liberals don't do economics or math. . . .Or common sense.
Liberals don't do economics, math or common sense. . . . Or decency.
Liberals don't do economics, math, common sense or decency. . . .Or humbleness.
Liberals don't do economics, math, common sense, decency or humbleness. . . . This could take awhile.
Posted by: Vote for me I'll set you Free! at December 06, 2011 07:22 AM (xqpQL)
...which is in a free society, you donÂ’t elect officials to impose on you things that you disagree with...
practically oozes with nuance...
Posted by: Penis Pump Mandate at December 06, 2011 07:23 AM (Zw/H7)
We almost completely agree.
Posted by: jwb7605 at December 06, 2011 07:24 AM (+KHIt)
A gang of Muslim girls who repeatedly kicked a young woman in the head walked free from court after a judge heard they were 'not used to being drunk' because of their religion.
The group screamed 'kill the white slag' while kicks raining in on 22-year-old Rhea Page as she lay motionless on the ground, the court heard.
The attackers - three sisters and their cousin - were told by a judge that normally they would have been sent to jail.
However, he handed the girls - all Somalian Muslims - suspended sentences after hearing that they were not used to alcohol because their religion does not allow it.
Are they still Muslims if they disobey the rules of Islam ?Posted by: Graham Parker at December 06, 2011 07:24 AM (e8kgV)
I'd support Newt based upon his time as speaker--he antagonized all of the Repblocrat hard-ons in DC and had the sense to get out of Dodge after 4 years once he realized he had overstayed his welcome (in organizational management studies, 4 to 5 years is pretty much the maximum tenure for meaningful leadership, which is why second terms are usually disasters). Newt has a deep understanding of history and of the limitations of leadership, which is why he's backpedaling from the grand designs of conservatism.
Frankly, if he doesn't win, it's still a win because an Obama regime would result in a military insurrection within 2 years.
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at December 06, 2011 07:24 AM (Ec6wH)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 07:26 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Austin Powers at December 06, 2011 07:27 AM (tqwMN)
----
It's really weird.
And, iirc, there are fatal heart conditions (infections) that are often linked to gum disease and/or dental work, aren't there? So under the mantra of preventive care, shouldn't the insurance companies want to make sure everyone is covered for dental, at the very least?
It's also irritating that it is hard to get in to see an opthamologist now. When I was a kid and even in early adulthood I always went to an opthamologist instead of an optometrist. There's a history of glaucoma in my family and it was just what we did. But I naively tried to get into see one several years ago after we'd relocated and I was told I couldn't.
Posted by: Y-not at December 06, 2011 07:29 AM (5H6zj)
This story doesn't surprise me at all, I had a hunch;
Chevrolet Volt Battery Issues Growing, Safety Findings May Have Been Suppressed
Posted by: kbdabear at December 06, 2011 07:29 AM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: Joffen at December 06, 2011 07:30 AM (zLeKL)
That threat from Pelosi, although illegal, is not idel threat. The MFM will destroy him because Pelosi will leak all that shit and deny doing it.
Posted by: Vic at December 06, 2011 07:30 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at December 06, 2011 07:30 AM (Ec6wH)
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 11:09 AM (KC2BE)
The BHP trigger is rather nice once the silly MD is removed. Not 1911-nice, mind you.
Plus, there's a certain elegance about the BHP design & ergos that really speak to me. Bought my Mk3 barely-used for about $550 out the door back in '08. A STEAL. The deals are out there......Posted by: IllTemperedCur at December 06, 2011 07:31 AM (G+B5p)
However, he handed the girls - all Somalian Muslims - suspended sentences after hearing that they were not used to alcohol because their religion does not allow it.
Are they still Muslims if they disobey the rules of Islam ? Posted by: Graham Parker at December 06, 2011 11:24 AMThat reminds me of the muzzie woman in FL who sued because they wouldn't let her take her license photo with her face covered because it violated her religion
Her religion doesn't allow women to drive in the first place
Posted by: kbdabear at December 06, 2011 07:32 AM (Y+DPZ)
If you need a taxpayer-funded penis pump, just hang around the WIC lane at the local grocery store.
Posted by: jwest at December 06, 2011 07:33 AM (qeYI9)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 07:33 AM (i6RpT)
AP Source: US to weigh gay rights in foreign aid
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at December 06, 2011 07:34 AM (9hSKh)
Posted by: Sheriff Joey Plugs at December 06, 2011 07:34 AM (/ZZCn)
Posted by: Truman North at December 06, 2011 11:19 AM (I2LwF)
I'm with ya on that. Everyone talks about their record of accomplishment. Perry's is right out there - and conveniently current.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 07:36 AM (jx2j9)
Posted by: Concealed Kerry or submit at December 06, 2011 07:39 AM (vXqv3)
I was thinking maybe I talk about guns a bit too much.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 11:20 AM (KC2BE)
No such thing, my friend.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 06, 2011 07:41 AM (v+QvA)
AP Source: US to weigh gay rights in foreign aid
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at December 06, 2011 11:34 AM (9hSKh)
Will that make it foreign gheyd?
I denounce myself.
Posted by: Insomniac at December 06, 2011 07:42 AM (v+QvA)
We all so quickly believed that giving up a few of our constitutional right would really be worth it.
It wasnÂ’t. And we wonÂ’t likely get them back either.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 07:43 AM (jx2j9)
Posted by: Truman North at December 06, 2011 07:44 AM (I2LwF)
Insignificant reductions in the rate of growth are your bag baby!
Posted by: Bob Saget at December 06, 2011 07:44 AM (SDkq3)
175 Liberals don't do economics, math, common sense, decency or humbleness. . . . This could take awhile.
Liberals don't do shit. Unless it's with other peoples' money.
Done.
Posted by: rickb223 at December 06, 2011 07:45 AM (zji3t)
Posted by: Countrysquire for Perry at December 06, 2011 07:46 AM (1hLHC)
I was one of the 1% that thought allowing (almost requiring) willing male adults over 35 to be armed on flights would have been the solution.
Posted by: jwb7605 at December 06, 2011 07:46 AM (+KHIt)
The finest peace partners American taxpayer money can buy.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 07:46 AM (jx2j9)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 06, 2011 07:47 AM (zji3t)
Medicare has started paying for Blow Jobs?
Praise the Lord!
Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at December 06, 2011 07:49 AM (vSiVD)
Pass out Serbu Shorty's loaded with 12 ga. bean bag rounds. Shuts down the "penetration/explosive decompression" argument. Stuns the Bravo Golf long enough to beat him to death with your bare hands. (Which, IMO, would be much more satifying)
Posted by: rickb223 at December 06, 2011 07:50 AM (zji3t)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 07:50 AM (i6RpT)
Occupy Boston is one of the last remaining big sites.
The squatters tried to bring in a big tent (army-industrial tent) and the cops said no. Mumbles Menino is fed up with the squatters. Heh.
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 07:52 AM (sqkOB)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at December 06, 2011 07:52 AM (l9zgN)
201 So now I'm wondering if I get a handjob from a welfare queen, does it cut out the middleman and save the government money?
Posted by: Countrysquire for Perry at December 06, 2011 11:46 AM (1hLHC)
You would think any contributions to fluffers would fall under some "stimulus" program.
Posted by: jwest at December 06, 2011 07:53 AM (qeYI9)
46 the kinds of investments traditionally employed by retired persons and small savers, who wish to gain income without exposing their funds to great risk of capital loss—now fall considerably below the rate of inflation, and hence the real (or inflation-adjusted) yield on such investments is negative. That is, the nominal payoff is insufficient to offset the loss of purchasing power of the money invested.
So the elderly who manage to elude the death panels will do so without the benefit of any cash in their pockets. The old rule of thumb was that you could withdraw 4% of your savings per year to live on, and your savings would last for your lifetime. If your savings acct yield is negative relative to inflation, even if you leave your money in the bank and spend nothing, you lose.
Posted by: Boots at December 06, 2011 07:54 AM (neKzn)
Posted by: Bob Saget at December 06, 2011 11:44 AM (SDkq3)
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Are you talkin politics or pumps?
Posted by: Concealed Kerry or submit at December 06, 2011 07:54 AM (vXqv3)
You are always good for a laugh first thing with a cup of coffee. Thank you and you're kids will probably take over the world. Just put in a good word for me, okay?
Posted by: mpfs at December 06, 2011 07:56 AM (iYbLN)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 07:59 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at December 06, 2011 08:01 AM (XE2Oo)
so yeah, I'm the Top Commenter because I make the most gray boxes in the threads.
But commentators such as Allen type wayyyyy more words than I.
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 08:01 AM (sqkOB)
Excuse me for thinking DOCTORS should be making those decisions. PERIOD.
So what? Okay, your doctor has determined that you have a real medical condition. Who has to pay for it? Me? F*ck that noise.
I don't care if private insurance covers (or doesn't, for that matter) ED treatment. I'm actually all for a la carte insurance, where you pick your specific coverages. That said- that's private insurance. It's voluntary.
Medicare covering something is completely different- that's coerced payment for your benefits. You can be dang sure that I don't much care if you can't get it up anymore.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:02 AM (8y9MW)
You're welcome?
Also- just because it needs to be said:
Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable failure.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:04 AM (8y9MW)
That must be new. He didn't mind so much when he was running against Gov. Corzine.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:06 AM (8y9MW)
It seems like a much better deal for the taxpayers. Pump away Gramps.
If you don't have enough money to pay for Viagra or the pump, the odds aren't in your favor of getting laid anyway.
Posted by: no good deed at December 06, 2011 08:06 AM (mjR67)
Not that I mind, but he's rather laconic for my tastes.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:07 AM (8y9MW)
They still make pennies in Canada although there are proposals to get rid of it.
Sweden removed the 1 and 2 öre coins from circulation in 1972. New Zealand removed the 1 and 2 cent coins from circulation in 1990, and five cent coins in 2006. Australia eliminated its penny in 1993.
All kept the same prices and they used Swedish rounding., which is now used in quite a number of places. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_rounding
Five cent rounding is simplest. Go to the nearest nickel. Ten cent rounding can go both ways at 5 cents. In China merchants always truncate down. 50 cent and full denomination rounding tend to round up at half the value.
I think it is most common, when rounding, to ignore pennies but round up 99 cents,
Posted by: ammy Finkelman at December 06, 2011 08:07 AM (EYm55)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 11:59 AM (i6RpT)
If her past comments are any indication, Barbara may kneel down and "service" Assad on live television.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at December 06, 2011 08:07 AM (9hSKh)
Why do we have to make the assumption that it will be one or the other? Why can't it be 'neither?' Seriously- why should I have to pay because Grampa can't get it up anymore? Heck, why should I even have to pay because middle-aged-guy-with-cancer can't get it up anymore?
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:08 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: Purple Avenger at December 06, 2011 08:09 AM (kQFOc)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at December 06, 2011 08:10 AM (XE2Oo)
NJ's Marc Ambinder reports RQ-170s were built to monitor nuke activities of Iran, NKorea; have advanced sensors & US has fewer than 10.
Somebody screwed up big-time.
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at December 06, 2011 08:10 AM (9hSKh)
You know the best ED cure is (and it's natural, too)?
A hot chick.
Sorry, but the main reason old guys can't get wood is because they're looking at their old ladies.
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 08:10 AM (sqkOB)
Perry probably can if he can just remember three things.
Posted by: WalrusRex at December 06, 2011 08:10 AM (Hx5uv)
Heck. Medicare will pay for your sleep-number bed.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:10 AM (8y9MW)
Yeah, but it doesn't say that all men are endowed equally,.
Posted by: WalrusRex at December 06, 2011 08:11 AM (Hx5uv)
Yes.
You're right: it's so liberating just to accept the demonization.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:12 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: Purple Avenger at December 06, 2011 08:12 AM (kQFOc)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 08:13 AM (SH3gZ)
Now theyÂ’re so confident of their support, they donÂ’t even hide it anymore:
This evil ideology has supervised the murder of hundreds of millions, has relegated hundreds of millions more to subservience and poverty and yet the left can only see the illusion. The modern American left is connected by the hip to this evil ideology and our current president wants it for us and our children.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 08:15 AM (jx2j9)
As Hi-Powers were made in Liege, in Portugal, and in Argentina (in Canada only during WWII), I wonder how it has a "European cousin."
It's about as European as a pistol can be.
JM Browning spent most of his career in Belgium. Not that I'd challenge you on this, but, goddamn it, I'm challenging you on this.
Posted by: comatus at December 06, 2011 08:16 AM (N0OTq)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 12:13 PM (SH3gZ)
the argument is that it's a medical condition, as opposed to birth control for women or condoms for youngsters where it's considered a choice
Posted by: AuthorLMendez Is Back! at December 06, 2011 08:16 AM (3XDPM)
Posted by: Vic at December 06, 2011 08:16 AM (YdQQY)
I'll get back to you in a couple decades.
Posted by: fluffy at December 06, 2011 08:16 AM (4Kl5M)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at December 06, 2011 08:16 AM (vzFJV)
You know... I read that description and immediately thought "Islam," not "Communism." Erie how similar the two are, no?
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:17 AM (8y9MW)
During the first week of the conference, attention honed in on China, and whether it was signaling new flexibility or reframing known positions.
After a private meeting with the Chinese, the Europeans walked away disappointed, said an EU delegate.
Despite public declarations it would participate in a legally binding agreement in the future, China unequivocally told the EU it would not accept binding targets for itself, said the delegate, speaking on condition of anonymity because negotiations were still in an early phase.
Earlier, China's top climate negotiator Xie Zenhua, in his first meeting with reporters, said China wanted to ensure all previous commitments by the industrial countries were met before entering into the next phase.
Posted by: Graham Parker at December 06, 2011 08:17 AM (e8kgV)
Posted by: WalrusRex at December 06, 2011 08:18 AM (Hx5uv)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 08:19 AM (i6RpT)
So? So is obesity. I shouldn't have to pay for you to go to Weight Watchers either. Anything is a "medical condition" that the AMA decides is a medical condition.
BTW, would you be okay with Medicare sending 2 popsicle sticks and a roll of tape to ED claimants?
Hmm... would certainly be entertaining...
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:19 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at December 06, 2011 12:10 PM (9hSKh)
This is a big fucking deal, as sheriff Joe would put it. They will try to suppress the hell out of any indepth coverage of this story. Nothing about this is good news for anyone even remotely connected to it, and most of it will never see the light of day.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 08:20 AM (jx2j9)
Posted by: Dave at December 06, 2011 08:21 AM (Xm1aB)
So? So is obesity. I shouldn't have to pay for you to go to Weight Watchers either. Anything is a "medical condition" that the AMA decides is a medical condition.
I'd argue obesity is a choice but I dont think the Govt should be involved medical condition or not anyways. But it bothers me less then someone's choice like getting birth control or using condoms.
Posted by: AuthorLMendez Is Back! at December 06, 2011 08:22 AM (3XDPM)
No kidding.
Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at December 06, 2011 08:22 AM (jx2j9)
That means NEVER. The Euros have never met any of the commitments. If I am not mistaken, nobody has. They were not meant to be met. This scam, from the U.N. point of view, is a mechanism to extort money from the West, primarily the U.S., and give it to 3rd world shit hole dictators.
Posted by: Vic at December 06, 2011 08:22 AM (YdQQY)
I'm thinking that apology for sitting on the couch with Nancy is just bullshit.
Posted by: Dave at December 06, 2011 12:21 PM (Xm1aB)
i'll take blind delusion that both sides have arguments then blind delusion that the science is settled because Al Gore said so
Posted by: AuthorLMendez Is Back! at December 06, 2011 08:23 AM (3XDPM)
We already know where this leads. Remember the social worker in the UK who insisted that NHS should pay for one of her clients to go to Amsterdam and hire prostitutes?
Posted by: epobirs at December 06, 2011 08:24 AM (kcfmt)
Posted by: Dave at December 06, 2011 12:21 PM (Xm1aB)
Not only was it BS, but he didn't walk back support for the AGW scam. He only said he didn't know "how much" man was affecting it, but we did have man caused warming. Which itself is BS.
Posted by: Vic at December 06, 2011 08:24 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: FRONT TOWARD LEFT at December 06, 2011 08:24 AM (p7SSh)
viagra is such a shitty drug, too
until they find a way to target the vaso-dilation to only the peen, Viagra will always have its nasty side effects
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 08:25 AM (sqkOB)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 08:25 AM (SH3gZ)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at December 06, 2011 08:26 AM (vzFJV)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 12:25 PM (SH3gZ)
yes, yes I agree I just wanted to throw out there the basis for it
Posted by: AuthorLMendez Is Back! at December 06, 2011 08:26 AM (3XDPM)
Okay, fine, I'll stipulate I'm bothered "less" by Medicare paying for ED treatment than I would be if they paid for birth control (which they might, by the way). But that's like me being less bothered by Japan's motives in WWII than Germany's. It doesn't matter if one bothers me "less" neither is okay.
I don't think I should have to pay for acne treatments, either. I don't know anyone who would "choose" to have acne.
And if we're talking "choice" here, then we take most orthopedic medicine off the table, because it was your "choice" to play that sport, or go jogging, or whatever you did to tear your ACL or blow out your knee. Those, on the other hand, are things I don't mind paying for.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:27 AM (8y9MW)
Viagra dilates all blood vessels.
That's why you get the migraine and blue vision.
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 12:27 PM (sqkOB)
You sure seem to know a lot about Viagra, there droopy.....
Posted by: maddogg at December 06, 2011 08:28 AM (OlN4e)
I like how the Chinese have a remedy for everything.
But it's mostly crap. If all the chinese herbs and remedies worked as advertised, the Chinese would be supermen and superwomen.
Instead they're small people with small penises and poor driving skills.
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 08:29 AM (sqkOB)
Posted by: nevergiveup at December 06, 2011 08:30 AM (i6RpT)
I don't think I should have to pay for acne treatments, either. I don't know anyone who would "choose" to have acne.
I dont want to pay for that either
again I agree with everyone's gripe about it at the end of the day
Posted by: AuthorLMendez Is Back! at December 06, 2011 08:31 AM (3XDPM)
People who warn against erections lasting more than 4 hours have apparently lost touch with their teen years.
Posted by: irongrampa at December 06, 2011 08:31 AM (SAMxH)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at December 06, 2011 08:32 AM (piMMO)
Posted by: Dave at December 06, 2011 08:33 AM (Xm1aB)
Posted by: alexthechick at December 06, 2011 08:33 AM (OwOuQ)
That is largely because the US is paying for almost all of the world's pharmaceutical research, much as we pick up the tab for most of Europe's defense costs.
The nations with socialized medicine commonly tell drug companies, "Give it to us cheap or we just go ahead and make our own. Screw your patents." We're one of the few that doesn't do that, although between Bush and Obama we're moving in that direction.
If you want more of something, reward it. If you want less, punish it.
Apparently we want a lot less pharmaceutical R&D. Taking it underground might be a great way for the Mexican drug cartels to channel their immense cash reserves. You think your prescriptions are expensive now?
Posted by: epobirs at December 06, 2011 08:33 AM (kcfmt)
That's all it takes? Dang, if I'd known that, I wouldn't have had to settle for 1330 on my SAT.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:34 AM (8y9MW)
They're not gifted with intellect; they study.
Go to any campus library and look around. You'll see a disproportionate number of Asians in the library with their faces buried in books.
Posted by: soothsayer at December 06, 2011 08:34 AM (sqkOB)
I don't know what good a 4-hour erection will do ya if you're in seperate bathtubs anyway.
Posted by: Dave at December 06, 2011 12:33 PM (Xm1aB)
It gives you a handy place to hang your hat.
Posted by: maddogg at December 06, 2011 08:34 AM (OlN4e)
Over all the years I've been a shooter I've always seen the BHP called an American design even though it saw widespread use in Europe.
Hence I consider the CZ to be European since its design originated over there.
I suppose that technically makes all the poly frame, striker fired guns European since that concept originated there.
It's all a very convoluted history when you have things like Italy's Beretta setting up shop here so they can get the US contract to supply the M9.
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 08:34 AM (KC2BE)
Posted by: Truman North at December 06, 2011 08:35 AM (I2LwF)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:37 AM (8y9MW)
Nasrallah Makes Rare Appearance, Says PartyÂ’s Arsenal Growing in Numbers
yalla ya nasrallah
Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at December 06, 2011 08:37 AM (9hSKh)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 08:37 AM (SH3gZ)
Just glance at a Helen Thomas photo. Cheap. Effective.
Posted by: Purple Avenger at December 06, 2011 08:39 AM (kQFOc)
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Posted by: Cajun Carrot at December 06, 2011 08:40 AM (zHl9z)
Posted by: JJ Walker at December 06, 2011 08:40 AM (piMMO)
http://tinyurl.com/7bkn6dx
Posted by: Scott J at December 06, 2011 08:41 AM (KC2BE)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 08:41 AM (SH3gZ)
mic check:
Watergate...
Did not have...
A body count.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at December 06, 2011 08:42 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 08:42 AM (SH3gZ)
Once again, if Gramps had to pay out of pocket, he'd quickly figure out that he doesn't need a 100 mg dose and all the nasty side effects, cutting up the pill in fourths, giving a 25 mg dose would work just as well.
It's still a lot cheaper than making Grandma attractive again.
Posted by: garrett at December 06, 2011 08:42 AM (/d7Qz)
Posted by: Cajun Carrot at December 06, 2011 08:44 AM (zHl9z)
Posted by: no good deed at December 06, 2011 08:44 AM (mjR67)
Blue balls is a medical condition, too. When is Medicare sending me for a massage with happy ending?
Posted by: epobirs at December 06, 2011 08:44 AM (kcfmt)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 08:45 AM (SH3gZ)
Posted by: phoenixgirl..(oZfic) is cat piss at December 06, 2011 12:42 PM (SH3gZ)
Life is full of trade offs. Nobody wants stress of course, but trading in the drinking and smoking for a few more years of potency sounds like a poor bargain. After all, drinking and smoking are cheaper vices, and can provide pleasure almost any time.
Posted by: Reactionary at December 06, 2011 08:46 AM (xUM1Q)
Posted by: Cajun Carrot at December 06, 2011 08:47 AM (zHl9z)
324 #163
Blue balls is a medical condition, too. When is Medicare sending me for a massage with happy ending?
Or at the very least sending a hooker, uh, candy striper over?
Posted by: rickb223 at December 06, 2011 08:50 AM (zji3t)
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Quarter-Billion Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Penis Pumps
Oh, it's worse than you think:
Posted by: speedster1 at December 06, 2011 09:09 AM (v40Bj)
Look on the bright side - at least it wasn't half a billion, like Solyndra, or three-quarters of a trillion, like the Stimulus...
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Quarter-Billion Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Penis Pumps
Do we not have ANY competent people in Washington? I know, stupid question.
Posted by: Vic at December 06, 2011 04:58 AM (YdQQY)