August 05, 2011
— Open Blogger
Ah yes, it's Friday! So much Doom! this week that it's only fitting to start off the ONT talking about, well, a bomb that will bring Doom! to our enemies. The above pic is one of the MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator). Here's the latest on where we are at with this 30,000 pound harbinger of kinetic action.
Unlike the MOAB, however, this project’s goal is a GPS-guided, penetrating weapon that can be carried aboard B-52 Stratofortress or B-2 Spirit bombers to defeat “a specialized set of hard and deeply buried targets” like bunkers and tunnel facilities. Some graphics show expectations of over 60 feet of concrete destroyed, and a USAF article stated that the bomb was meant to penetrate 200 feet underground before exploding.
So while Iran makes empty threats (for now), Uncle Sam has got a little present in the works for you baby. Say hallow to my lil' fruend!
This has got to be right up runningrn's alley. I'm so tempted. A Zombie Infested 5K Obstacle Course Race. One thing is bothering me though after watching the video. When the hell could zombies friggin' run? Here's the the deal:
Protect your brain and run for your life. This is one race where your legs giving out are the least of your problems. Run For Your Lives is a first-of-its-kind event, one part 5K, one part obstacle course, one part escaping the clutches of zombies — and all parts awesome.Runners will navigate a series of 12 obstacles throughout a 5K course in an attempt to reach the finish line — all while avoiding zombies. At the end of this adventure race, you get to celebrate survival (or zombie transformation) with live entertainment and music, local celebrities, vendors, food, and of course, beer!
Dieting Forces Brain To Eat Itself?
Well, that's what some UK scientists are saying. So starving yourself makes you hungrier? Wow, who would've thought that?
Like other parts of the body, brain cells begin to eat themselves as a last-ditch source of energy to ward off starvation, a study found.The body responds by producing fatty acids, which turn up the hunger signal in the brain and increase our impulse to eat.
This Is Your Brain, Aroused
So does this research like point the way to the fabled g-spot? What does it mean?!
Lead researcher Barry R. Komisaruk told New Scientist that for an unspecified number of women, nipple stimulation led to genital activation. "When I tell my male neuroscientist colleagues about this, they say: 'Wow, that's an exception to the classical homunculus. But when I tell the women they say: 'Well, yeah?'"
Can You See The Kissing Couple?
h/t rushbabe
Clothing and Thermal Insulation
Well, it is the ONT and I'm sure most of you are wearing the appropriate level of clothes (which is supposed to be not much), but if you aren't and you are feeling hot, well this chart breaks down how various garments insulate heat for ya. So if you are feeling a bit warm right now, well, you are overdressed for the festivities. Kindly disrobe and get comfortable. And grab a cold one.
PSA: Today Is International Beer Day
Did you forget to stock up? I'm ready.
DiY Training Video Of The Day
Now many of us have firearms, but how many of you know how to properly field strip and clean 'em? Well, you're in luck as Ashley has taken the time to demonstrate the finer techniques of cleaning your weapon.
First Look: Anne Hathaway as Catwoman
This is wrong, wrong, wrong. It's all bat bike. I don't see no catsuit dang it.
This Video Shows Who We Are Supporting With Our Taxes
Oy. Pathetic. And he's in college?
15 Incredible Escape Tools Made By Prison Inmates
Take notes my friends. This could come in handy when we are rounded up and put into the camps.
This was more than just ingenious; it worked as well! A shotgun made of iron bedposts. The charge came from lead in curtain tape and was set off by AA batteries. Prisoners took a hostage, fired at a pane of glass and broke out into a waiting car on May 21, 1984.
Guess The 'Ette!
Well, tonight we have a new game to play. It's called guess the 'ette! I'd give a clue about her nic but then it would give away who she is. Be nice. CC or Circa can probably guess who it is. Let's just say she promised on a previous ONT a "booby prize" and is coming through on that promise.
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CBC national news is on now. Finally, someone's covering the downgrade.
Hey, the CBC almost sounds pro-American. Guess because Barry is in charge.
Posted by: Stateless Infidel at August 05, 2011 06:07 PM (GKQDR)
Posted by: Damn Sockpuppet at August 05, 2011 06:07 PM (jn3w5)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 06:08 PM (veZ9n)
And I don't know who the 'Ettte is, but she's very, very hot!
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at August 05, 2011 06:08 PM (ONvgl)
Happy ONT everybody!
...so far all I've read is 'mobile guided penetrating weapon'.
Looks to be a good one.
Posted by: garrett at August 05, 2011 06:08 PM (uKEj1)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a confirmed terrorist at August 05, 2011 06:09 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:09 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:10 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at August 05, 2011 06:10 PM (ONvgl)
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 06:10 PM (MtwBb)
Weasel Zippers has an article about Change.org wanting Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie to get married or introduce a transgendered rectally articulated fuzzy character to the lineup.
Be the first to get your own Tickle My Junk Elmo doll!
Posted by: Ohio Dan at August 05, 2011 06:10 PM (eVYwk)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:11 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: sifty t. baggins at August 05, 2011 06:11 PM (ECjvn)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at August 05, 2011 06:13 PM (0vDuM)
2. Weapons and ammo
3. Gold
4. Whiskey
5. Armored vehicle
Right! There's my pre-meltdown shopping list. BRB after I knock over a bank to pay for it all.
Posted by: joncelli at August 05, 2011 06:13 PM (Nvw83)
Posted by: ol' miss at August 05, 2011 06:13 PM (i7LZB)
Evening roonz and roonettez!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:14 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Ohio Dan at August 05, 2011 06:14 PM (eVYwk)
I don't even know what that means.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at August 05, 2011 10:13 PM (0vDuM)
A tranny muppet. Presumably Thai.
Posted by: joncelli at August 05, 2011 06:15 PM (Nvw83)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 06:15 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:16 PM (f4gk9)
http://tinyurl.com/ckoobv
One of a kind.
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 06:16 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: Damn Sockpuppet at August 05, 2011 06:17 PM (jn3w5)
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 06:17 PM (glzJ1)
Jerking off with a hanp puppet? Sick bastids.
Posted by: fluffy at August 05, 2011 06:17 PM (4pSIn)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:18 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 10:17 PM (glzJ1)
The new Camaro convertible is a pretty sweet looking ride. No Challenger 'vert yet, dammit.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:19 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: phreshone at August 05, 2011 06:20 PM (T3vCe)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:20 PM (f4gk9)
Why are none of the ONT links working for me?
I'm having trouble loading sites too, but not from here. Maybe S&P downgraded my internets too? But, I think I can guess the m'ette, and that's what counts.
Another fun ONT, thanks CDR_M!
Posted by: NC Ref at August 05, 2011 06:20 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 06:20 PM (glzJ1)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 06:21 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:21 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: buzzion at August 05, 2011 06:22 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: Damn Sockpuppet at August 05, 2011 06:22 PM (jn3w5)
I am hoping the gotham princess will go to the NE meet-up, get her nasty on with the Ewok finally, and we can be rid of her.
Posted by: ParanoidWinoInSeattle at August 05, 2011 06:22 PM (RZ8pf)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:22 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 10:20 PM (glzJ1)
One must show that you are trying to protect the innocent.
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 06:23 PM (Ybl9g)
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 06:23 PM (Ybl9g)
Posted by: Barry XVI at August 05, 2011 06:23 PM (FcR7P)
Ohhh thank you for that. I love Marilyn so v v much.
Posted by: alexthechick at August 05, 2011 06:24 PM (sf+iw)
Rule #1 - Cardio
Rule #1A- Saiga-12 with a couple of drum magazines loaded with 3-inch 00 buck magnum shells. Cardio! Hah!
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 06:24 PM (glzJ1)
Is it twiceblessedmom?
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at August 05, 2011 06:24 PM (ONvgl)
Posted by: ParanoidWinoInSeattle at August 05, 2011 06:24 PM (RZ8pf)
I am hoping the gotham princess will go to the NE meet-up, get her nasty on with the Ewok finally, and we can be rid of her.
Posted by: ParanoidWinoInSeattle at August 05, 2011 10:22 PM (RZ8pf)
Ewww go to Rhode Island? Never. I never leave New York unless its for a vacation in Europe.
Now where are my kneepads? Donald Trump is coming over later.
Posted by: curiously stupid at August 05, 2011 06:24 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: weft cut-loop at August 05, 2011 06:24 PM (DEcmU)
Strike 1.
Posted by: NC Ref at August 05, 2011 06:25 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:25 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: CMU VET at August 05, 2011 06:25 PM (F2b/a)
Dude now you're just giving it away!
Posted by: NC Ref at August 05, 2011 06:26 PM (/izg2)
thanks! Thanks CDR M for the post.Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:27 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar (has been to Thailand) at August 05, 2011 06:27 PM (u2zxr)
I knew there had to be a reason he's my favorite.
Posted by: HeatherRadish at August 05, 2011 06:28 PM (0vDuM)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 10:23 PM (HjxoE)
Yessssss!~ (and I didn't even need an extra hint!)
Actually I'm out of wine now, thinking of switching to rum or vodka or something else highly alcoholic. Because I am in a pisser of a mood.
Posted by: ParanoidWinoInSeattle at August 05, 2011 10:24 PM (RZ8pf)
Sorry to hear that. They didn't downgrade your credit rating, did they?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:28 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 06:28 PM (MtwBb)
Posted by: NC Ref at August 05, 2011 10:26 PM (/izg2)
Nah. phoenixgirl got it before I posted the clue.
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 06:28 PM (Ybl9g)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 06:28 PM (JMmQ9)
You're absolutely beautiful, tbm. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at August 05, 2011 06:29 PM (ONvgl)
Posted by: Derak at August 05, 2011 06:29 PM (utQ7W)
I may have follow up questions
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 10:28 PM (JMmQ9)
Eh? I always assume Carnegie-Mellon.
Posted by: joncelli at August 05, 2011 06:30 PM (Nvw83)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 10:27 PM (HjxoE)
You can yell at me from the sidelines anytime!
Posted by: NC Ref at August 05, 2011 06:30 PM (/izg2)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 10:27 PM (HjxoE)
Well dang if you don't make a pretty picture! 
And the skull and crossbones is a nice touch.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:30 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: no good deed at August 05, 2011 06:31 PM (MZSfb)
Posted by: Goatweed at August 05, 2011 06:31 PM (1ZjA0)
Posted by: Chaz at August 05, 2011 06:32 PM (sSNkG)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 06:32 PM (ZkLyE)
Posted by: Derak at August 05, 2011 06:32 PM (utQ7W)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:32 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 06:32 PM (JMmQ9)
Mmmmmm, that 'Ette has wonderful breasts.
I feel like I should know this answer. I skimmed that ONT, but...blood loss...hard to...concen...trate...uuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrr....
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 06:32 PM (4q6A5)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 10:32 PM (ZkLyE)
We all know them.
Posted by: Morons on the ONT the night OBL ate lead at August 05, 2011 06:33 PM (FZZ94)
Posted by: CMU VET at August 05, 2011 06:33 PM (F2b/a)
Now, who's going to be next Friday night's mystery girl? Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:33 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: Bosk at August 05, 2011 06:33 PM (AFcK1)
Posted by: Jose at August 05, 2011 06:33 PM (WTNJJ)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 06:34 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at August 05, 2011 06:34 PM (4QeK8)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 10:27 PM (HjxoE)
AH! You were in my top three guesses.
Now I see why you're twice blessed.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 06:34 PM (4q6A5)
I only ask 'cause we should work out IFF signals before the coming zombie apocalypse.....
The challenge is "Pudding" and the pass is "Ewok".
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 06:34 PM (glzJ1)
Posted by: buzzion
And this week's surprise, Jack Germond is swamp yankee!
Posted by: John McLaughlin at August 05, 2011 06:34 PM (sJTmU)
Posted by: ParanoidWinoInSeattle at August 05, 2011 06:34 PM (RZ8pf)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:35 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:36 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 06:36 PM (ZkLyE)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes
OUT OF BOUNDS!
Next Question, Pat Buchanan!
Posted by: John McLaughlin at August 05, 2011 06:36 PM (sJTmU)
Posted by: ParanoidWinoInSeattle at August 05, 2011 10:34 PM (RZ8pf)
That's as good a reason to start cashing in Social Security as I've ever heard.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 06:36 PM (4q6A5)
Ya know, Michael Jordan and Brett Favre retired a bunch of times, too . . .
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at August 05, 2011 06:36 PM (ONvgl)
Posted by: CMU VET at August 05, 2011 06:37 PM (F2b/a)
What happens when we all dump our investments? Do the regulators come in and tell us we can't, cause we'll tank the system? Interesting.
Posted by: Derak at August 05, 2011 06:37 PM (utQ7W)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:38 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: cherry π at August 05, 2011 06:38 PM (OhYCU)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 10:33 PM (HjxoE)
This is going to be a regular feature then? RAWK!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:38 PM (f4gk9)
What happens when we all dump our investments? Do the regulators come in and tell us we can't, cause we'll tank the system? Interesting.
Apparently the regulators are telling banks that they can't actually have cash so probably, yes.
Posted by: alexthechick at August 05, 2011 06:38 PM (sf+iw)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 06:38 PM (ZkLyE)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:39 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: grease monkey at August 05, 2011 06:39 PM (VSWPU)
Posted by: cherry ð
WRONG! Doom was always the expected outcome!
MorTahn Kondrakie, what is your take?
Posted by: John McLaughlin at August 05, 2011 06:39 PM (sJTmU)
It's a shame, because her photo was equally impressive.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at August 05, 2011 06:39 PM (ONvgl)
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 06:39 PM (Ybl9g)
"I don't understand it (the downgrade)"
Warren Buffett
We're using the Amex to pay the Discover card, which paid off the Visa, which paid off the Mastercard.
Except Amex just cancelled our card, so now we're stuck choosing between Bob's Payday Loans And Live Bait, and some guy named Gambino. Neither is offering merciful rates.
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 06:40 PM (glzJ1)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 10:27 PM (HjxoE)
Very nice picture twiceblessedmom. You have twiceblessedkids...
How could I resist....
Posted by: Stateless Infidel at August 05, 2011 06:40 PM (GKQDR)
don't say it's name....you say it's name and it shows up........gah
Posted by: phoenixgirl at August 05, 2011 06:40 PM (eOXTH)
Yesterday was the first annual International IPA Day. And Dayton Beer week begins August 19th. May God have mercy on my liver.
Posted by: rabidsquirrel at August 05, 2011 06:41 PM (Ujyht)
Posted by: cherry π at August 05, 2011 06:41 PM (OhYCU)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 10:39 PM (HjxoE)
Nuthin short of spectacular, girlfriend! Very cute haircut, too (I suppose I'm the only one who noticed that -- or ever will, lol).
Posted by: Peaches at August 05, 2011 06:41 PM (KLXYU)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 06:41 PM (490vK)
What happens when we all dump our investments? Do the regulators come in and tell us we can't, cause we'll tank the system? Interesting.
Posted by: Derak at August 05, 2011 10:37 PM (utQ7W)
The fed issued a statement saying T bills were still AAA and so did S&P if you read down the report. S&P actually said everything we issue is still AAA so their rating was pretty much political.
I just heard the S&P guy on bloomberg and he said the overriding reason was the pissing match it took to come up with the deal and then the deal wasn't sufficient. Didn't address entitlements or taxes.
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 06:41 PM (MtwBb)
Your late to the Bert & Ernie get married stuff. I posted that this afternoon. I up on all the Muppet gossip. I have a person on the inside IYKWIM.
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 06:41 PM (3TjSM)
NOW she wants transparency.
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 06:43 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: ParanoidWinoInSeattle at August 05, 2011 06:43 PM (RZ8pf)
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 06:44 PM (mo1uZ)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:45 PM (HjxoE)
Wow, 15 years ago, you could replace "mean girls" with "Bob Dole."
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at August 05, 2011 06:45 PM (ONvgl)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 06:45 PM (ZkLyE)
157 I wonder why they'd put airbrakes on that penetrator.
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 10:41 PM (490vK)
So those in and near the target zone have a brief moment to appreciate the awesomeness which is about to be visited upon them. ...Amen.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 06:45 PM (UPgX5)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:45 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at August 05, 2011 06:46 PM (4QeK8)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 06:46 PM (JMmQ9)
Seagrams.....ginger ale.
I live on the edge. That's just how I roll.
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 06:46 PM (piMMO)
Someday, I'll talk Mrs. Circa into a pic. And all the 'ettes will play for the silver medal.
As for the days events, lets go to the Big Board.
1. Lib effing ya
2. Crapulus--also known as the trillion dollar bonfire
3. Joe effing Biden
4. Brackets
5. TREMENDOUSLY IMPRESSIVE KILLING OF OSAMA BIN LADEN THAT ANY OTHER AMERICAN PRESIDENT WOULD HAVE ALSO ORDERED.
6. Guns for coke or something
7. Those two things on the Supreme Court
8. Timmah effing Geithner
9. I won
10. Doing what no President has ever been able to do...not Hoover, not Wilson or FDR in a World War, not Dick Nixon coming off the gold standard, not the Georgia moron...less than AAA--but most of us out here in the rubesticks had never heard of it or the debt ceiling or shoes or dental floss before.
11. Eric effing Holder
12. Plug the hole
13. Don't call my bluff
14. Janet effing Napolitano
15. 97-0
16. Fairness
17. High speed rail--25 years from now
18. American astronauts thumbing for rides
19. Joooooooooooooooooos
20. You've got me.
I never thought we would ever reach the nadir that I witnessed in 1979-80 again. I was wrong. I genuinely fear for the Republic if we do not evict this fraudulent incompetent liar and his cast of clueless recovering 8th grade locker survivors from their lair. Yes, I would even vote for Ron Paul, Ru Paul, Paul Simon, Simon Cowell or Suck the Wonder Bat in 2012. ANYONE BUT THIS GUY.
Rant off.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 06:46 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: USS Diversity Halsey at August 05, 2011 06:47 PM (KbEJl)
I made window stickers over at Cafe Press: Anybody but Obama 2012.
Wearing it proudly on the truck now.
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 06:48 PM (piMMO)
Ok, robtr, I'd best go read the long form and read between the lines. You're saying this is a shot across the bow, and given the ratings agencies are beholden to the government, there is some underlying motivation for this (as opposed to the reality that we well and truly fucked.)
What? motivation/justification for qe3. Think, I must think. I'll call on curious for lucidity.
Posted by: Derak at August 05, 2011 06:49 PM (utQ7W)
Posted by: ParanoidWinoInSeattle
HA- HEH!
Posted by: Nelson Muntz at August 05, 2011 06:50 PM (sJTmU)
As for guess the ette, I always assumed all the ettes here were actually dudes in real life pretending to be women. Seriously, what woman would hang out here?
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 06:50 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 06:50 PM (ZkLyE)
Too bad it's never even going to get built, never mind get used. The far left wants blood, and if they can't convince Americans that the whole clusterfuck is the fault of teabaggerz fighting corporate tax hikes, then Jugears had better cut the war machine that makes everyone hate us
Posted by: kbdabear at August 05, 2011 06:51 PM (Y+DPZ)
Time for some Hot Damn! Hot Cinnamon Schnapps.
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 05, 2011 06:51 PM (4q5tP)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 10:41 PM (490vK)
The real reason is that it allows for a lower delivery altitude. The delivering aircraft can zorch across the treetops, deliver the bomb and be away before it goes off. Bomber pilots appreciate anything that allows them to get away from the blast of their own ordnance.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:51 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: CMU VET at August 05, 2011 06:52 PM (F2b/a)
Like my nay-nays? ( as Lenny Bruce liked to say )
Posted by: SantaRosaStan, aka the Tea Party Recession at August 05, 2011 06:53 PM (UqKQV)
Meanwhile a recent interview I stole:
Peter Barnes “Is there a risk that the United States could lose its AAA credit rating? Yes or no?”
Geithner’s response: “No risk of that.”
“No risk?” Barnes asked.
“No risk,” Geithner said.
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at August 05, 2011 06:53 PM (4QeK8)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:54 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: booger at August 05, 2011 06:54 PM (9RFH1)
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming . . .
Posted by: Blog PSA at August 05, 2011 06:54 PM (KLXYU)
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 06:54 PM (mo1uZ)
Posted by: Wayne Campbell at August 05, 2011 06:55 PM (6Cjut)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 06:55 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 06:55 PM (kUaEF)
The awesome ones.
Intelligent, profane, conservative, tolerant of US...what's not to like?
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 06:55 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 06:56 PM (vXovE)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 06:56 PM (HjxoE)
I know Gushie's boobehs. Those aren't them.
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 10:32 PM (ZkLyE)
Well it was just a guess, and I'm more used to the close-up photos where the covering is whipped cream
Posted by: buzzion at August 05, 2011 06:57 PM (GULKT)
Hey, this downgrade ought to rate a Friday night all night dance party with Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, 50 Cent, Will Smith, Matt Damon, Sean Penn, and Anthony Weiner for some laughs
Posted by: King Barry the Carefree at August 05, 2011 06:57 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: Peaches at August 05, 2011 06:57 PM (KLXYU)
Posted by: The Donkey Show at August 05, 2011 06:57 PM (ijjAe)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 10:56 PM (vXovE)
Probably
Posted by: SantaRosaStan, not wearing a bikini at August 05, 2011 06:57 PM (UqKQV)
As I said a couple of nights ago...my portfolio now consists of Campbell's Chicken Noodle, Chef Boy-R-Dee Ravioli, and ammo.
And yes, Monday is going to suck.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 06:58 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 06:58 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 10:56 PM (vXovE)
I don't think it will be too bad. Helicopter Ben will be buying on Monday. They will get the market juiced back to the 12k level and keep it there. The collapse will come this fall.
Posted by: Truck Monkey at August 05, 2011 06:59 PM (jucos)
I'm sticking with my Powerball ticket and vodka investment strategy.
Posted by: alexthechick at August 05, 2011 06:59 PM (sf+iw)
Geithner’s response: “No risk of that.”
“No risk?” Barnes asked.
“No risk,” Geithner said.
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at August 05, 2011 10:53 PMI still say they're BLUFFING !!!!!
Posted by: Ralph Geithner at August 05, 2011 06:59 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: USA at August 05, 2011 06:59 PM (6Cjut)
Posted by: booger at August 05, 2011 10:54 PM (9RFH1)
Saw it last night, along with the new Transformers. I agree with your assessment. A good, entertaining movie but not likely one that is going to become a quote generator or a fan favorite or anything.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 06:59 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Derak at August 05, 2011 10:49 PM (utQ7W)
The motivation from S&P is that we have to fix our entitlements either with or without taxes and they didn't think our government was capable.
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 07:00 PM (MtwBb)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at August 05, 2011 07:01 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: Peaches at August 05, 2011 10:57 PM (KLXYU)
Send any Guess the 'ron pics to Maet.
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 07:01 PM (Ybl9g)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:01 PM (kUaEF)
okay, it's official, the third batman is going to suck balls. It looks like it's going down the same path as all of the other batman movies.
Shoot.
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:02 PM (DKV43)
Count, now that you mention it, think I'll have a shot of Hot Damn myself!
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 07:02 PM (mo1uZ)
I used to love rootbeer Schnapps.
That was a loooong time ago,
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 07:02 PM (piMMO)
Oh, excuse me, I was finishing my wagyu and aragula burger while reading the teleprompter!
What I was saying was "America cannot restore her stellar credit rating unless all, and make no mistake, I mean all of us share the sacrifice"
Posted by: King Barry the Economist at August 05, 2011 07:02 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: USS Diversity Halsey at August 05, 2011 07:02 PM (KbEJl)
Is that near Atlanta?
Posted by: USA at August 05, 2011 11:02 PM (6Cjut)
Nope. It's in Guam.
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 07:03 PM (Ybl9g)
I'll take don't ever put that kind of imagery into my head again for UGGGGHHHH, Alex.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:03 PM (7utQ2)
Thanks,You guys are making me bluish.
Posted by: twiceblessedsmurf at August 05, 2011 07:03 PM (SBIko)
I am guessing those of us in the market are going to lose our shirts on Monday, is that right?
I'd make a joke here, but I worked damn hard for that money, and it's going to freaking evaporate in about 72 hours.
People are suing British Petroleum for future lost wages. Just saying.
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 07:04 PM (glzJ1)
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 07:04 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: USS Diversity Halsey at August 05, 2011 11:02 PM (KbEJl)
Obama will have decided he has the power to shut down the internet by the time that happens.
Posted by: buzzion at August 05, 2011 07:04 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: Peaches at August 05, 2011 07:04 PM (KLXYU)
Thanks,You guys are making me bluish.
it's okay. Just try not to think about what 1/2 the morons are doing with that picture, okay?
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:04 PM (DKV43)
Thanks,You guys are making me bluish.
Posted by: twiceblessedsmurf at August 05, 2011 11:03 PM (SBIko)
I know the feeling. Nice rack!
Posted by: Smurfette at August 05, 2011 07:05 PM (FZZ94)
My financial guy called it "a bumpy ride". I laughed in his face.
Posted by: Soap MacTavish at August 05, 2011 11:02 PM
I'm Jim fuckin' Cramer! Nobody laughs in MY face! Now hit that BUY button on E-Trade before I get in your face long enough to have to wipe my spittle out of your nostrils!!!!
Posted by: Jim Cramer's Head Wax at August 05, 2011 07:05 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 11:04 PM (3TjSM)
She's occupied with Trump at the moment. She still won't answer my question about if he styles his pubes the same way he does his hair.
Posted by: buzzion at August 05, 2011 07:06 PM (GULKT)
People are suing British Petroleum for future lost wages. Just saying.
Yeah, I feel the gallows humor too.
Does anyone know what affect the downgrade will have on interest rates?
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:06 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 07:06 PM (vXovE)
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 07:06 PM (Ybl9g)
Is that near Atlanta?
Posted by: USA at August 05, 2011 11:02 PM (6Cjut)
Nope. It's in Guam.
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 11:03 PM (Ybl9g)
Oh. [consults human anatomy chart for "guam" references]
Posted by: Count de Monet at August 05, 2011 07:07 PM (4q5tP)
Posted by: Barbara at August 05, 2011 07:07 PM (HL5r2)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:07 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 07:07 PM (ZkLyE)
Thanks,You guys are making me bluish.
Posted by: twiceblessedsmurf at August 05, 2011 11:03 PMThat's funny, she don't look bluish !!!
Posted by: Mel Brooks at August 05, 2011 07:07 PM (Y+DPZ)
Cause, like, I got a couple I'd like to wager.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 07:07 PM (UPgX5)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 07:07 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: The War Between the Undead States at August 05, 2011 07:07 PM (T0SnK)
One thing i will say about it is that it seemed to make a conscious attempt to portray Christianity in a positive way, nothing overbearing, just a couple of scenes that seemed to be a deliberate attempt to paint Christianity in a positive light. Or maybe i'm just so used to movies trashing religious people it seemed that way.
Posted by: booger at August 05, 2011 07:07 PM (9RFH1)
Tiger's goatee makes him look like Dr. Nick from The Simpsons.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 11:06 PM (7utQ2)
I've been advising him on facial hair choices.
Posted by: Michael "Adolph" Jordan at August 05, 2011 07:08 PM (GULKT)
People are suing British Petroleum for future lost wages. Just saying.
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 11:04 PM (glzJ1)
I am not sure of that. The guys on Bloomberg didn't think it was such a big deal right now and that the market already priced it. Even Dr. Doom Rubini was that concerned about near term. All of them said medium term it's going to be slow though, the gov. is definitely going to have to cut and probably raise taxes, both of which will hurt the economy.
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 07:08 PM (MtwBb)
Nope. It's in Guam.
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 11:03 PM (Ybl9g)
We have top men searching for it.
Posted by: Rep. Hank Johnson at August 05, 2011 07:08 PM (FZZ94)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at August 05, 2011 07:08 PM (npr0X)
Market crash
Obama still in office for at least 17 more months, maybe more
We are all so fucked.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 11:07 PM
FIFY
Posted by: The Fixer at August 05, 2011 07:08 PM (Y+DPZ)
In a normal world, they would go up--in this world where Europe is disintegrating, margin calls are going out, T-bills are the only place to drop anchor. There are only so many Swiss francs in the world.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:08 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: Bill D. Cat at August 05, 2011 07:10 PM (npr0X)
Posted by: USS Diversity Halsey at August 05, 2011 07:10 PM (KbEJl)
You asked for it.
Posted by: The War Between the Undead States at August 05, 2011 07:10 PM (T0SnK)
I am not sure of that. The guys on Bloomberg didn't think it was such a big deal right now and that the market already priced it. Even Dr. Doom Rubini was that concerned about near term. All of them said medium term it's going to be slow though, the gov. is definitely going to have to cut and probably raise taxes, both of which will hurt the economy.
Indeed. Wall Street, like a women's hair salon, it isn't exactly good at keeping secrets.
You think it was just some random chance that the market fell 512 points the day before the downgrade came? Do you think S&P wrote that entire write up today?
No, they've been working on it for a while. Something like that takes time and Wall Street people have insiders or "friends" in all the rating agencies. They knew it was coming and that's why there was a massive sell off on thursday.
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:11 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 11:07 PM (ZkLyE)
You be bad, bebe, you be a bad, bad girl . . .
Posted by: Peaches at August 05, 2011 07:11 PM (KLXYU)
Nothing right now I don't think, unless the bond vigilantes come out in force. The fed said they were keeping them where they are which means they will print money and buy the notes if they have to.
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 07:11 PM (MtwBb)
Yeah, you need to burn for that.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:12 PM (7utQ2)
Afraid not, sir.
Posted by: Map of Tassie at August 05, 2011 11:09 PM (FZZ94)
Well, there is this G-Spot in Guam.
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 07:12 PM (Ybl9g)
Posted by: booger at August 05, 2011 11:07 PM (9RFH1)
Maybe because it didn't actively trash Christianity it just seemed like it was showing it in a good light. I didn't really see any overtones one way or another, but the preacher man was a good character.
Nope. It's in Guam.
Who is Guam?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:13 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:13 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 07:14 PM (mo1uZ)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 07:14 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 11:12 PM (vXovE)
Have you been restored to full HQ privileges, chemjeff? Is Fapplebees closed for the evening, courtesy of the health department? Or are you just lounging around on your swanky furniture of a Friday night? Big hug!!
Posted by: Peaches at August 05, 2011 07:14 PM (KLXYU)
But it sucks all the same. First pigeongeddon and now my baby went to the vet to get a small tumor removed. Now she's all zonked out, with a big incision. Waiting on pathology.
Oh, and my carefully groomed private life has been ruined through obits.
fuck.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 07:14 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:14 PM (kUaEF)
"It's not clear how much additional shock this downgrade will bring," he said. "We'll first have to see how the U.S. market reacts to the news in terms of how big a movement in capital occurs there and at what pace."
I think the rest of the world might be suffering from a it of Stockholm Syndrome.
To any asshole who claims the U.S. isn't still the best thing going, bite me. The rest of the world STILL takes their cue from us.
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 07:14 PM (piMMO)
Dan Uggla's--DAN UGGLA's hitting streak now at 26.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:14 PM (7utQ2)
And you have the question as...
Uh, "What's the average length of time it took for the Morons to notice TBM has a black stripe thingy across her eyes," Alex.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 07:15 PM (UPgX5)
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 11:13 PM (7utQ2)
Um, no. Heard it at the smoke pit or something. Yeah. That's it.
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 07:15 PM (Ybl9g)
Posted by: Michael at August 05, 2011 07:15 PM (GULKT)
The Isle of Man has a better credit rating that the U.S.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:16 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: USS Diversity Halsey at August 05, 2011 07:16 PM (KbEJl)
Posted by: Peaches at August 05, 2011 07:16 PM (KLXYU)
And, if they didn't? How much would it matter?
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 07:17 PM (piMMO)
RINO.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:17 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 07:17 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 11:13 PM (7utQ2)
Um, no. Heard it at the smoke pit or something. Yeah. That's it.
You morons don't actually believe that statement right?
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 07:17 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: eastvalleyphx has not been paying attention at August 05, 2011 07:17 PM (qiOph)
Posted by: The War Between the Undead States at August 05, 2011 07:17 PM (T0SnK)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 07:18 PM (ZkLyE)
Posted by: eastvalleyphx has not been paying attention at August 05, 2011 07:18 PM (qiOph)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:18 PM (kUaEF)
Posted by: The War Between the Undead States at August 05, 2011 07:18 PM (T0SnK)
it is possible that interest rates could rise if investors re-price relative risks. As a result, our alternate scenario factors in a 50 basis point (bp)-75 bp rise in 10-year bond yields relative to the base and upside cases from 2013 onwards.
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at August 05, 2011 07:18 PM (4QeK8)
fuck.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 11:14 PM (afWhQ)
Obits? (do we really want to know...of course we do, we're morons!)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:19 PM (f4gk9)
Right click 'view image' or 'open in new tab'.
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 07:20 PM (piMMO)
That's the entire point. For those who are poo pooing the downgrade, I'd like to remind you again that we're still on an unsustainable fiscal trajectory.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:20 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:20 PM (kUaEF)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 07:20 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: Michael at August 05, 2011 11:15 PM (GULKT)
Haven't seen it yet - didn't know the new episodes were airing (thanks CN! I abhor that channel so much.)
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 07:21 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 11:15 PM (UPgX5)
Eyes?
You morons don't actually believe that statement right?
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 11:17 PM (3TjSM)
mpfs, I am shocked. CDR M is an officer and a gentleman in the United States Navy, and if you can't trust a Sailor...
eh...actually I withdraw that statement...
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:22 PM (f4gk9)
I can't WAIT to figure out YOUR Moronette name, BBD!
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 11:20 PM (kUaEF)
I know I want to go and chuck rocks at cars from the overpass with her.
Posted by: buzzion at August 05, 2011 07:22 PM (GULKT)
Posted by: Guy Fawkes at August 05, 2011 11:18 PM (4QeK
Well that's another $50 to $75 Billion a year we will have to cut or tax, not counting what it will cost us on personal loans.
Thanks Obama!
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 07:22 PM (MtwBb)
it is possible that interest rates could rise if investors re-price relative risks. As a result, our alternate scenario factors in a 50 basis point (bp)-75 bp rise in 10-year bond yields relative to the base and upside cases from 2013 onwards.
I'm an idiot with one year of trade school after high school. Is that saying that interest rates will rise if interest rates rise?
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 07:23 PM (glzJ1)
Posted by: Lion-O at August 05, 2011 07:23 PM (T0SnK)
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 07:23 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 07:23 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: Michael at August 05, 2011 11:15 PM (GULKT)
OMG i will have to tell Mr Grim! thats so cool.
Posted by: Gushka still hasnt settled down at August 05, 2011 07:23 PM (QNeKQ)
I'm not poo-pooing a damned thing but what I am doing is proudly proclaiming that no matter WTH happens here, there isn't anyone out there who can touch this country for sheer awesomeness.
Even at our worst, we still kick the shit out of any other nation.
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 07:23 PM (piMMO)
Yes, I kept it singular on purpose. Language matters.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:24 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:24 PM (kUaEF)
Posted by: Michael at August 05, 2011 11:15 PM (GULKT)
Haven't seen it yet - didn't know the new episodes were airing (thanks CN! I abhor that channel so much.)
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 11:21 PM (afWhQ)
Its 8:30 pm eastern time, don't know if there's a west coast feed CN. 3rd episode was tonight. I went out and acquired the first 2 to see them. I found it to be pretty good overall.
Posted by: buzzion at August 05, 2011 07:24 PM (GULKT)
I'm an idiot with one year of trade school after high school. Is that saying that interest rates will rise if interest rates rise?
if I'm not mistaken a bp is a basis point or 0.01. So 75 bp is 0.75
right?
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:24 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 11:20 PM (7utQ2)
Not anymore, look for cuts and taxes coming our way soon. S&P just called Obama's bluff.
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 07:24 PM (MtwBb)
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 11:24 PM (7utQ2)
Indeed it does. Many girls, many tables.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:25 PM (f4gk9)
if I'm not mistaken a bp is a basis point or 0.01. So 75 bp is 0.75
right?
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 11:24 PM (DKV43)
yup
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 07:25 PM (MtwBb)
Obits? (do we really want to know...of course we do, we're morons!)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 11:19 PM (f4gk9)
My dad's.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 07:25 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:25 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: The War Between the Undead States at August 05, 2011 07:26 PM (T0SnK)
Well bikini pics are out for the other 'ettes. There's no completing with that bikini!
*heaves sigh of relief, wipes forehead*
Praise Gaia. Yeah, that's the ticket. Don't have a skull/crossbones bihinki.
Too cute, tbm!
Hey, CDR M, good job on the compilation, esp. the puzzle pix. Tee hee.
Posted by: RushBabe at August 05, 2011 07:26 PM (Ew27I)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 07:26 PM (ZkLyE)
Yeah, i won't say the scenes i'm thinking of so it won't be spoiled for anyone who hasn't seen it, but there were a couple where i waiting for the sucker punch as Big Hollywood calls it, but instead it went the opposite way, or was at least neutral, and i just thought it was refreshing.
Posted by: booger at August 05, 2011 07:27 PM (9RFH1)
Doing math doesn't make me unpatriotic. Since the 70s, we've piled on debt in a manner that resulted in the majority leader of the Senate to describe raising the debt ceiling as "routine." We won't stay awesome if we aren't truthful about where we are.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:27 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: grease monkey at August 05, 2011 07:27 PM (VSWPU)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 11:26 PM (ZkLyE)
We can only hope.
Posted by: Morons, every last one of us at August 05, 2011 07:27 PM (FZZ94)
My dad's.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 11:25 PM (afWhQ)
OH damn. My condolences soulpile.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:28 PM (f4gk9)
So we'd be looking at a 3/4 of a percent rise, then?
(Grumble grumble why can't they just fucking say three quarters of one percent grumble)
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 07:29 PM (glzJ1)
My dad's.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 11:25 PM (afWhQ)
Oh wow, sorry to hear that, prayers and condolences
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 07:29 PM (MtwBb)
So we'd be looking at a 3/4 of a percent rise, then?
(Grumble grumble why can't they just fucking say three quarters of one percent grumble)
heh. look at it this way, now you'll be earning 1% on your 12 month CD instead of .25%.
Progress!
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:30 PM (DKV43)
They're grid fins, not air brakes. Something I learned about...this year, I think.
Posted by: J. Random Dude at August 05, 2011 07:30 PM (72afg)
Posted by: California Doomin at August 05, 2011 07:30 PM (8DdAv)
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:30 PM (DKV43)
So we'd be looking at a 3/4 of a percent rise, then?
(Grumble grumble why can't they just fucking say three quarters of one percent grumble)
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 11:29 PM (glzJ1)
Yeah in 2013, we were looking at that anyway unless there was a QE3 so now it could be 1.5%
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 07:31 PM (MtwBb)
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 07:32 PM (3TjSM)
S'ok. It's almost a year. I hadn't realized that the obit listed my full name. Nothing like a long lost "relative" who calls up your mom and knows who you are... /facepalm
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 07:32 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 07:33 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 07:33 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: Adriane at August 05, 2011 07:34 PM (L9W0l)
Posted by: moviegique at August 05, 2011 07:34 PM (Cepxj)
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 07:34 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:35 PM (f4gk9)
Is that near Atlanta?
Posted by: USA at August 05, 2011 11:02 PM (6Cjut)
I saw one once in Tijuana.
Posted by: WalrusRex at August 05, 2011 07:35 PM (TVvXc)
Wow, that 5k is pricey--67 bucks! More along what you'd expect to pay for an half marathon. And $32 just to spectate. Man, that's highway robber!
And shoot, it's in Baltimore. They don't even have to hire actors to play the zombies there. They have real ones there.
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 07:36 PM (jfHyQ)
No, they've been working on it for a while. Something like that takes time and Wall Street people have insiders or "friends" in all the rating agencies. They knew it was coming and that's why there was a massive sell off on thursday.
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 11:11 PM
Don't forget that every time Geithner or Bernanke sneezes, Goldmans Sachs shits out snot
Posted by: kbdabear at August 05, 2011 07:36 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: moviegique at August 05, 2011 07:36 PM (Cepxj)
And they seem to pop up and stay forever. We have one that is a real head case. Been bothering my family since dad passed in 1996. She needs to up the lithium.
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 07:37 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 07:38 PM (vXovE)
Obits? (do we really want to know...of course we do, we're morons!)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 11:19 PM (f4gk9)
My dad's.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 11:25 PM (afWhQ)
im so sorry. I know words arent enough. but i really am so very sorry. losing a parent is a shitty feeling.
Posted by: Gushka still hasnt settled down at August 05, 2011 07:39 PM (QNeKQ)
Wow, that 5k is pricey--67 bucks! More along what you'd expect to pay for an half marathon. And $32 just to spectate. Man, that's highway robber!
Wait, people pay to run?
Why do that when you can run for free? Or heck, not run at all, for free!
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:39 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:40 PM (kUaEF)
Yeah in 2013, we were looking at that anyway unless there was a QE3 so now it could be 1.5%
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 11:31 PMAll aboard the QE-3!
Baghdad Ben is a one trick pony, and while YOUR interest rate on YOUR debts will surely rise, what the Fed prints for the banks will stay at zero point zero zero
The Bernank might have even arranged for the downgrade as the excuse for QE 3 that he's always wanted since the stock market wasn't dropping in a way for him to come "rescue" it
Posted by: kbdabear at August 05, 2011 07:41 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:41 PM (kUaEF)
Didn't comment when you told us a few days or so ago, but applauding you for your decision to start running, good for you!
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 07:41 PM (mo1uZ)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 07:41 PM (ZkLyE)
Piers Morgan: “The world needs America to get better”
That's so sweet. It's kind of like a get well card for someone who showed up at the E.R. with a story about how they slipped and fell and caused something to get stuck in their butt.
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 07:42 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: mpfs, Big Boobed Tea Party Terrorist at August 05, 2011 07:42 PM (3TjSM)
Posted by: AltonJackson is a terrorist with a AA+ rating at August 05, 2011 07:42 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 07:43 PM (ZkLyE)
Why do that when you can run for free? Or heck, not run at all, for free!
Ha! Ha! It gets even better--the longer the race, the more you pay! More money for more suffering. You get a lot of bang for your buck with an ironman. They usually run between $600 and $700 with no refund if you get hurt and can't do it!
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 07:43 PM (jfHyQ)
I think it more strange that we have a media establishment that allows Captain Line by Line to be unaccountable for everything.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:43 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:43 PM (kUaEF)
Okay, anyone think the US should do something drastic, like say threaten to nuke everyone is they don't forgive our credt. It would be easier than taking social security and medicare away from old people.
Honestly, i would rather we precipitate a nuclear holocaust on foreigners than have Vic yell at me.
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 07:44 PM (DKV43)
Now, let's see, when did this illness start?
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 07:44 PM (73tyQ)
I mean, really.
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 11:40 PM (kUaEF)
Lifes not fair.
Its my answer to everything these days.
Posted by: Gushka still hasnt settled down at August 05, 2011 07:44 PM (QNeKQ)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:44 PM (kUaEF)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:44 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 07:45 PM (vXovE)
It may have to do with some tropes which were pretty common in cowboy movies but are now considered right-wing.
The preacher character was decent. The Indians were savages. The gun was celebrated.
Etc.
That would be my guess too, i almost didn't go see it because it was only getting 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, they're probably just upset it doesn't toe the PC line.
Posted by: booger at August 05, 2011 07:46 PM (9RFH1)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 11:35 PM (f4gk9)
I try not to bring it up very much.
Yeah... we're not sure why this person called, really. Might be looking for money or just might have been looking for closure. I'm paranoid, so.... /shrug
It was just weird, so I had to do a vanity search.... and there went my privacy. 
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 07:47 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 07:47 PM (mo1uZ)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 07:47 PM (vXovE)
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:47 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 11:40 PM (kUaEF)
Isn't that the whole issue with governments, though? Unless you're actually convicted of a crime, there is zero accountability or consequences for the people who screw these things up. They're comped for life-- pension, healthcare, etc., enabling them to walk away whistling from decisions that leave other people broke. With no negative feedback for being wrong... Who cares?
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 07:47 PM (glzJ1)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:48 PM (kUaEF)
I mean, really.
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 11:40 PM (kUaEF)
I love the title of their report. USA downgraded to AA+ on Political Risks and Increasing Debt.
Political risks? really. Maybe Obama is going to declare himself dictator for life.
Posted by: robtr at August 05, 2011 07:48 PM (MtwBb)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 07:48 PM (ZkLyE)
Posted by: Bill_in_GA at August 05, 2011 07:48 PM (r/Bl1)
Posted by: no good deed at August 05, 2011 07:49 PM (MZSfb)
Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at August 05, 2011 07:49 PM (7utQ2)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 07:49 PM (vXovE)
It was just weird, so I had to do a vanity search.... and there went my privacy.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 11:47 PM (afWhQ)
Illusions are so much better when they're left alone.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:50 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:50 PM (kUaEF)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 07:51 PM (vXovE)
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 07:52 PM (73tyQ)
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 07:52 PM (Ybl9g)
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 07:53 PM (UPgX5)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:53 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 07:53 PM (vXovE)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 11:51 PM (490vK)
The real Teflon president.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 07:54 PM (73tyQ)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 07:54 PM (ZkLyE)
Posted by: Andy Bernard at August 05, 2011 07:54 PM (DVYq+)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 07:55 PM (vXovE)
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 11:52 PM (Ybl9g)
Had the ABS light come on in the 'stang on the way home one day and go off on the way to the dealer that same day. I called them and they said don't even bother bringing it in because those codes are conditional and are not stored.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:55 PM (f4gk9)
At the Ames Straw Poll, Pawlenty is giving away Famous Dave's barbecue and Dairy Queen.
He may not win, but he knows Iowans.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 07:56 PM (73tyQ)
Yes, yes and Yes. WTF? And separate ratings for different govt agency issues?
Huh? If the US is down graded, it is downgraded. I hate to be weird conspiracy here, but this dont' gel.
Posted by: Derak at August 05, 2011 07:56 PM (6enLe)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:57 PM (kUaEF)
Posted by: twiceblessedmom at August 05, 2011 07:57 PM (HjxoE)
Posted by: Bill_in_GA at August 05, 2011 07:57 PM (r/Bl1)
Posted by: the pencil test at August 05, 2011 07:59 PM (le5qc)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 07:59 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 07:59 PM (kUaEF)
Illusions are so much better when they're left alone.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 11:50 PM (f4gk9)
Damn straight.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 08:00 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 08:00 PM (Ybl9g)
I'm just saying, S&P has hardly distinguished itself by its performance over the last few years.
And I'm agreeing. In a somewhat roundabout and confused way.
Could we fire them? Put out a notice, we're accepting bids for United States Credit Rating Agency? (Fixed fee of course-- let 'em bill for Time & Materials and they'll bleed you dry).
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 08:01 PM (glzJ1)
#417
"Doctor ask me if I had chest pan. Now I do."
Kid standing by him "I think he meant chest pain."
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 08:01 PM (mo1uZ)
Still don't get the gif. Is that supposed to be someone presenting a bill for food?
(Could they have maybe used something other than a post-it note as a stand-in for the bill?)
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 08:01 PM (UPgX5)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 08:01 PM (kUaEF)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:01 PM (vXovE)
how to buy a Glock semi-automatic pistol
1. Choose caliber(.380Auto, .357Sig, 9mm, .40, 10mm, .45GAP, .45ACP)
2. Choose size
a. Standard/full size
b. Compact
c. Subcompact
d. Slimline
e. Competition
Posted by: jake/spammer at August 05, 2011 08:01 PM (7EolK)
heh
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 08:02 PM (piMMO)
Remove magazine
Rack slide to remove chambered round
Dry fire
If anybody tells you any different, they are as smart as the President of the United States.
Posted by: Cooter at August 05, 2011 08:02 PM (C06Qq)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 08:03 PM (kUaEF)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:03 PM (f4gk9)
Could we fire them? Put out a notice, we're accepting bids for United States Credit Rating Agency? (Fixed fee of course-- let 'em bill for Time & Materials and they'll bleed you dry).
Greta did a roundup of pezzydential candidates tonight on how they would balance the budget. Ron Paul said he'd balance the budget in one year and stop the gravy train for the fed banksters. Yeah, he's nuts otherwise, but why can''t the rest of them say that?
Posted by: RushBabe at August 05, 2011 08:05 PM (Ew27I)
The Teflon Tsar. "I do this to Obama's HEAD!" In Soviet Russia, pan cooks YOU!
Posted by: Secundus at August 05, 2011 08:05 PM (glzJ1)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 12:03 AM (f4gk9)
Nope, no issues and I've been on all three since I moved back here.
Posted by: CDR M at August 05, 2011 08:05 PM (Ybl9g)
"... but you don't dry fire the Glock ---->any semi-automatic firearm before removing the "clip."
Remove magazine
Rack slide to remove chambered round
(maybe twice, and look and feel too)
Dry fire"
Added a detail or two, just in case ...
Posted by: Arbalest at August 05, 2011 08:06 PM (7lOAo)
Posted by: CoolCzech at August 05, 2011 08:07 PM (kUaEF)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:09 PM (f4gk9)
Hell, I clean my glock every morning. Twice, if I can get someone to help.
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 08:07 PM (/gOMq)
Posted by: Johnny at August 05, 2011 08:07 PM (iT/Iy)
Posted by: The Great Satan's Ghost at August 05, 2011 08:07 PM (UrPTC)
Posted by: grognard at August 05, 2011 08:08 PM (xMJlE)
Jake, I already have my Glock, thanks. G-36, with Pearce +1 extensions.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:08 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Arbalest at August 05, 2011 08:08 PM (7lOAo)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:08 PM (vXovE)
This tweet wins Twitter.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 08:10 PM (73tyQ)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:10 PM (vXovE)
SYDNEY--Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Saturday sought to shore up confidence in the countryÂ’s economy by highlighting a huge pipeline of expected private investment, and said Standard & PoorÂ’s move to cut the U.S. rating to AA+ had been well-flagged.
“Standard and Poor’s had been signalling for some time that unless they saw a certain figure of budget cutbacks out of the discussion that there’s been in Washington about the American budget and fiscal consolidation, that they were intending to do that downgrade,” she told reporters in Melbourne.
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 08:10 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 11:51 PM (490vK)
I am Ironman.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 11:53 PM (f4gk9)
Damn it! Beat me to it.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:12 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:12 PM (vXovE)
Posted by: Johnny at August 06, 2011 12:07 AM (iT/Iy)
Get your official Gunwalker T shirts here! Accept no substitutes!
Now you're caught up.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:12 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 08:13 PM (7EolK)
They don't seem too worried.
The WSJ has their own ONT, but it's not as much fun.
Posted by: As IF... at August 05, 2011 08:14 PM (piMMO)
Damn it! Beat me to it.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 12:12 AM (otfJ1)
Great minds think alike! (or was that "twisted minds"?)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:14 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Y-not is late to the thread at August 05, 2011 08:16 PM (5H6zj)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:16 PM (vXovE)
This tweet wins Twitter.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 06, 2011 12:10 AM (73tyQ)
oh, f*ing priceless!
Posted by: Derak at August 05, 2011 08:16 PM (6enLe)
iowahawkblog David Burge Breaking: President calls FreeCreditReport.com; gets hung up on.
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 08:17 PM (mo1uZ)
Damn it! Beat me to it.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 12:12 AM (otfJ1)
Great minds think alike! (or was that "twisted minds"?)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 12:14 AM (f4gk9)
I'm pretty sure it's both.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:17 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: bebe's boobs destroy at August 05, 2011 08:18 PM (ZkLyE)
Now continuing to watch the 1983 Jane Eyre with Timothy Dalton.
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 05, 2011 08:19 PM (o2lIv)
I'm pretty sure it's both.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 12:17 AM (otfJ1)
Great twisted minds, I'll drink to that!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:19 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 06, 2011 12:16 AM (vXovE)
Hell, if you're gonna go to Perth, might as well go all the way to the Cocos Keelings.
Posted by: Papa Editor at August 05, 2011 08:19 PM (FZZ94)
Have you participated in an Ironman, runningrn? I have to draw the line at marathons.
No Ironman for me--can't even do a sprint tri--I hate riding my bike (only ride it when injured), and I am a terrible, weakass swimmer (can only breathe on my left side). I have run a leg for an odd distance tri (7.5 mile hilly run) but have no desire to get in the water.
Amishdude, when guys get passed by girls, we call that "getting chicked".
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:19 PM (jfHyQ)
There's a version of Jane Eyre with Timothy Dalton?! Dang, I'm gonna have to check that out!
Posted by: katya, the designated driver at August 05, 2011 08:21 PM (jq9TN)
David Burge You know who else inherited an economy from George Bush? Rick Perry.
Thread winnah! Thanks Iowahawk!
Hey Papa E! How goes it? Welcome back home! I hope you guys had a great time over East!
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:21 PM (jfHyQ)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:21 PM (vXovE)
Posted by: Theresa at August 06, 2011 12:17 AM (mo1uZ)
I like that one too. I'd rather have the two backup guys in the FCR band than Obama and Biden.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 08:21 PM (73tyQ)
it begins, on yahoo's main page they link to an article claiming the downgrade was due to GOP sabotage.
Time for bed.
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 08:22 PM (DKV43)
Great twisted minds, I'll drink to that!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 12:19 AM (f4gk9)
What are you drinking? I'm on the second martini.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:22 PM (otfJ1)
Now continuing to watch the 1983 Jane Eyre with Timothy Dalton.
Ooh, the one that came out in the movie theatres this past March was excellent. I wonder if it's on DVD now. The Mr. Rochester in that one was HAWT!
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:22 PM (jfHyQ)
Amishdude, when guys get passed by girls, we call that "getting chicked".
Posted by: runningrn at August 06, 2011 12:19 AM (jfHyQ)
Yeah, well, where I might lose on speed, I make up for it with momentum.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 08:22 PM (73tyQ)
In 2008 Obama graced us with a Greek style economy.
What a depressing day.
Posted by: laceyunderalls at August 05, 2011 08:23 PM (c/F2K)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:23 PM (vXovE)
Hey, are you T in Ft Worth? If so, that post you did on tea partiers not terrorists was exceptional. I think it was on the Froma Harrop thread. Just super.
Posted by: Derak at August 05, 2011 08:24 PM (6enLe)
Posted by: Ben at August 05, 2011 08:24 PM (DKV43)
Posted by: Papa Editor at August 05, 2011 08:24 PM (FZZ94)
I'm waiting to board the flight to Orlando, and I'm noticing that all of the frequent flyers have been upgraded, and they still have one last first class seat left. So they are offering to sell it for $50 for anyone who wants it.
This Army private walks up to the counter to get a seat assignment, heading home. The guy behind the counter does a few things, and I notice that the number of available first class seats is now 0. Sure enough, the kid turns his head with a big smile on his face, the ticket agent gave him that last seat.
Anyway, Delta sends me these coupons every year to give to employees that give outstanding service. They are really a cool perk for the employees when they get them. So I walk over to the counter and I tell the agent, "I saw what you did there". He has a big shit eating grin and says "I thought I was being sly". I said, "you were good, but I fly enough to notice what is going on". Then I handed him the coupon and told him, "great job".
Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 05, 2011 08:25 PM (cSkZ5)
What are you drinking? I'm on the second martini.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 12:22 AM (otfJ1)
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. One of my oldest son's friends bought me a 6 pack for my birthday and it would be damned impolite to let them go to waste.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:25 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 06, 2011 12:24 AM (vXovE)
I knew there was a reason I liked you. You get all of my geek jokes.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 08:25 PM (73tyQ)
Derak, no, not that Teresa, mine's with an "h." I agree, it was awesome. I've bookmarked it and I've been sharing it with some of my fellow TEArorrists, and they love it, too!
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 08:26 PM (mo1uZ)
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. One of my oldest son's friends bought me a 6 pack for my birthday and it would be damned impolite to let them go to waste.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 12:25 AM (f4gk9)
Nice beer. Do you like the IPAs?
Dave in Fla - very nice story and good on you for taking care of the employee who took care of our Soldier.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:29 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:29 PM (f4gk9)
Hope you've all been as well as you can be given that the world is imploding ... Sigh
So is Kratos still anti-decadence? Chemjeff still hanging out at Appleby's? Wyatt Earp still obsessed with Christina Hendricks? I need to get caught up.
Oh ... TBM, you are smoking hot -- cute bikini!Posted by: Dumb_Blonde at August 05, 2011 08:30 PM (6w9SU)
'Sup, rrn. We had a great time, thank you. Lots
of Baby Editor stories to tell on Sunday.
Awesome! We can't wait to see you guys!
Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 06, 2011 12:25 AM (cSkZ5)
Thanks so much for sharing that! You just made my night! I loove it!
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:30 PM (jfHyQ)
So far, at our range, the score is FBI 2, DEA 1 for that trick.
And also, when the voice was saying 'push the brush/patch through the barrel, breach to muzzle' she kept pumping it back and forth. I realize this is most likely force of habit for her, but come on.
TBM, applause.
Soulpile, may the Lord bless thee and keep thee.
Posted by: Xenophon at August 05, 2011 08:30 PM (gHBfR)
Posted by: nerdygirl at August 05, 2011 08:30 PM (fHjuj)
So is Kratos still anti-decadence?
Uh no! He's embraced the dark side and has gone waaay overboard the other direction now. You wouldn't recognize the boy.
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:31 PM (jfHyQ)
Posted by: t-bird at August 05, 2011 08:32 PM (FcR7P)
Sanford shoulda been a Democrat. Failure is a resume enhancer for them.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 08:32 PM (73tyQ)
I love the IPA's. My favorite is Drifters, but I haven't been able to find any for a while.
I'm not a big beer drinker, but every now and then a Long Hammer pale ale is nice.
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:32 PM (jfHyQ)
#522, great to "see" you!
Kratos has been posting pictures of sexy girls in bikinis as of late!
I. KNOW!!!!
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 08:32 PM (mo1uZ)
I think he's planning on being Jon Huntsman's running mate.
Posted by: Y-not is late to the thread at August 05, 2011 08:33 PM (5H6zj)
From the beginning.
It's my favorite version, followed by the '06 one. The adaption is close to the book and both leads are excellent. I will say that you can tell the BBC made it in the early 80s and that Dalton's Welsh lilt comes through sometimes, but the story is so engrossing that you rarely notice.
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 05, 2011 08:33 PM (o2lIv)
Posted by: Y-not is late to the thread at August 06, 2011 12:33 AM (5H6zj)
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 08:33 PM (73tyQ)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:33 PM (f4gk9)
oh and get ready for a primetime obama speech on monday.
Oh for crying out loud! What primetime shows is he pre-empting this time? You would think those Hollywood idiots would start getting a little irritated with this doucher.
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:34 PM (jfHyQ)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:35 PM (vXovE)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 06, 2011 12:35 AM (vXovE)
I've been there.
Don't order the spinach dip.
You'll thank me.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 08:36 PM (73tyQ)
Work blocks me from videos during the week so I'd missed this.
Brian Terry, victim of the DOJ's F&F Gunwalker bullshit, was a true American hero.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:36 PM (otfJ1)
Just wait until they get a load of me. Again.
Posted by: CLient #9 at August 05, 2011 08:36 PM (FBr/C)
CDR M, great ONT! Thank you very much! You always do such an awesome job!
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:37 PM (jfHyQ)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:37 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: nerdygirl at August 05, 2011 08:38 PM (fHjuj)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 12:29 AM (f4gk9)
I've been exploring the double IPAs. Hercules is fantastic. Terrapin makes a double rye that is delicious but hard to find.
I'm not a big beer drinker, but every now and then a Long Hammer pale ale is nice.
Posted by: runningrn at August 06, 2011 12:32 AM (jfHyQ)
I'll keep an eye out for that one.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:38 PM (otfJ1)
Oh for crying out loud! What primetime shows is he pre-empting this time? You would think those Hollywood idiots would start getting a little irritated with this doucher.
Posted by: runningrn at August 06, 2011 12:34 AM (jfHyQ)
Two And A Half Men airs Monday nights.
I'm just puttin' that out there.
He might be pissed at Charlie Sheen.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 08:39 PM (4ixH5)
I realize there are two types of marksmen in this world, those who have had an accidental discharge, and those who will, but some people seem to be in a hurry to join the former.
And, no, not the premature E kind of discharge. Which I don't suffer from. I enjoy every minute of it (well, second of it, as the case may be.)
Posted by: Xenophon at August 05, 2011 08:39 PM (gHBfR)
Finally got so disgusted with it, I bought her one of the new Ruger revolvers.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 05, 2011 08:39 PM (cSkZ5)
Period.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 06, 2011 12:37 AM (73tyQ)
Hop Devil.
Or Stone.
Rasputin is good, though.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 08:40 PM (4ixH5)
Uh no! He's embraced the dark side and has gone waaay overboard the other direction now. You wouldn't recognize the boy.
That's his original incarnation.
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 05, 2011 08:40 PM (o2lIv)
I love a hoppy beer. There's one by a brewery (can't recall the brewery name right now because gin is killing off the required brain cells) in Colorado called Mojo Risin'. That is a lovely beer when you're parking your ass on the sand and listening to the waves crash on the beach.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:41 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: newser at August 05, 2011 08:41 PM (JHpf9)
Posted by: Dumb_Blonde at August 06, 2011 12:30 AM (6w9SU)
Yeah...about Kratos...remember those mammarian sheaths of fat he used to rail about being the height of uselessness and decadence? Now, not so much.
It would appear it was all a ruse!
Posted by: RushBabe at August 05, 2011 08:41 PM (Ew27I)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:42 PM (f4gk9)
Sincere condolences, soulpile. Many of us have been down that road and know it's not easy. Nice to have an extended family right here on the ONT.
Posted by: Dell at August 05, 2011 08:43 PM (3S10h)
Posted by: Papa Editor at August 05, 2011 08:43 PM (FZZ94)
Posted by: Dumb_Blonde at August 05, 2011 08:43 PM (6w9SU)
That's his original incarnation.
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 06, 2011 12:40 AM (o2lIv)
Yes indeedy. I remember the discussions of Shannon Tweed on the late night Skinimax.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:44 PM (f4gk9)
I love a hoppy beer.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 12:41 AM (otfJ1)
Hoppy beers make me happy.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 08:44 PM (4ixH5)
Posted by: newser at August 06, 2011 12:41 AM (JHpf9)\
Problem: We didn't cut enough spending
Person to blame? The guy who rolled over for Obama
Seriously, shouldn't every damn pundit that wined, "if the Republicans don't give in and up the debt limit we'll be downgraded!" should be apologizing now...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 05, 2011 08:44 PM (FBr/C)
Posted by: Methos at August 05, 2011 10:06 PM (sOXQX)
No, that picture is an alternate album cover for AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap".
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at August 05, 2011 08:44 PM (54F2e)
Let's see, what's worse? Huntsman,who's invisible, or Sanford, who's responsible for giving us a fun new euphemism for adultery, "hiking the Appalachian Trail"?
Ha! Ha! One of my all time favorite AoSHQ threads was the one about Sanford "Hiking the Appalachian Trail". I believe there was a bodice ripper theme to it, and I laughed so hard, I almost peed in my pants (as well as sprayed all kinds of food and beverage all over my keyboard and screen. Fun times!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 12:37 AM (f4gk9)
Like I said, I'm not a big beer drinker, but I may have to be on the lookout for those next time I crave a brewski.
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:45 PM (jfHyQ)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:45 PM (vXovE)
Hmm...life changes of this sort generally indicate the attentions of a member of the opposite sex...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 05, 2011 08:45 PM (FBr/C)
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 05, 2011 08:45 PM (o2lIv)
Posted by: nerdygirl at August 05, 2011 08:46 PM (fHjuj)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 05, 2011 08:46 PM (/zYUh)
That's his original incarnation.
That was before my time here. I've always known him as the founding member of the Decadence Temperance League.
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 08:47 PM (jfHyQ)
Finally got so disgusted with it, I bought her one of the new Ruger revolvers.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at August 06, 2011 12:39 AM (cSkZ5)
I had a Walther PPK-S (.380) that I loved for a while. I was doing scenario-based shooting at an IDPA gathering and the slide ripped part of my thumb. I was cupping my hand to catch the blood and feeling horribly embarrassed because I was the only woman there and ended up injuring myself with my gun. A while later (properly bandaged), I managed to shoot the paper plate-headed bad guy while one of our local HPD officers shot the hostage...
A few weeks later, at a time when I thought I needed my gun, it jammed. There's a part in it that looks like a rifle (I don't know what it's called) and it had broken. Walther fixed it for no charge but I lost confidence in the gun. I have a Sig P226 (9mm) now and I love it with the passion fire of a thousand blazing suns. I want a P228 because of the lower profile and easier purse carry but I am not buying from a shop. I need to find a non-shop-owner who wants to sell.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:47 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 06, 2011 12:46 AM (/zYUh)
It's twiceblessedmom.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:50 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 05, 2011 08:50 PM (vXovE)
That seems like a long time ago now.
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 05, 2011 08:50 PM (o2lIv)
The jolly roger on the left asset is a nice touch.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 08:50 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Y-not is late to the thread at August 06, 2011 12:44 AM (5H6zj)
'Cause I gotta be free of gluten... apparently. Someone, I'm not going to say any names, but I think we both know who I'm talking about (points towards the Heaven) *winkwink* thinks he's pretty funny.
Posted by: Papa Editor at August 05, 2011 08:51 PM (FZZ94)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 06, 2011 12:46 AM (/zYUh)
Eh? How am I supposed to know who you are talking about if you just say the cute one?
Posted by: 18-1 (totally not kissing up) at August 05, 2011 08:51 PM (FBr/C)
Posted by: Dumb_Blonde at August 05, 2011 08:51 PM (6w9SU)
Posted by: Dell at August 05, 2011 08:51 PM (3S10h)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 08:51 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:52 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Y-not is late to the thread at August 05, 2011 08:52 PM (5H6zj)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 12:42 AM (f4gk9)
My favorite beer of all times is a very dark lager called Blackened Voodoo. It's made by Dixie Brewery out of New Orleans. It's hard to find around here but is fantastic. There's none of the harsh bitterness that some dark beers have. It's just rich and caramel-y and delicious.
GGE, have you tried Hoegarten (spelling is probably off there)? It's a wheat beer, light and tasty.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:53 PM (otfJ1)
It's like the difference between pasteurized milk, and fresh, cold milk, straight from the cow.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 08:53 PM (UPgX5)
Ima, thanks for posting the Brian Terry video.
BTW, whatever happened with your injured toe that wouldn't heal?
Posted by: RushBabe at August 05, 2011 08:53 PM (Ew27I)
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at August 05, 2011 08:54 PM (54F2e)
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 06, 2011 12:50 AM (o2lIv)
And at other times it seems like yesterday.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:54 PM (f4gk9)
I've got two "home breweries"
Black Diamond less than 1/2 mile from my work
and
Sierra Nevada Brewery near my fams home.
That's right you can envy me.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 08:55 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 08:55 PM (mo1uZ)
GGE, have you tried Hoegarten (spelling is probably off there)? It's a wheat beer, light and tasty.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 12:53 AM (otfJ1)
No I haven't, I'll have to look for it.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:56 PM (f4gk9)
Off a shitty report that only "beat expectations" and wasn't as sucky as last month's after the hocus pocus from the BLS?
Hahahahahhaaa haww haawww ... stop it guys, you're killing me!
Posted by: kbdabear at August 05, 2011 08:56 PM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 06, 2011 12:45 AM (o2lIv)
They're sending LEGOs? HAH! That's hilarious!
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 08:57 PM (4ixH5)
That's right you can envy me.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 12:55 AM (GE1+K)
I hate you.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 08:57 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 12:52 AM (f4gk9)
I loved the IDPA gatherings. The only problem was that they met on the same night that I played pool. Years ago, I managed to finish in 2nd place in the American Poolplayers Association regionals. 1st place would have put me playing on ESPN2 at 3 in the morning for a national title. 2nd place won me a little cash and a good story. Unfortunately, work obligations meant that I had to give up shooting pool and shooting guns on weeknights. I never knew when I'd need to stay late. One of these days, I'm going to win the lottery. I see adult beverages and naps in my future...
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:57 PM (otfJ1)
583
IDPA is the shizzle.
for the first match go slow and get goot hits.
at my first match an experianced shooter said
"no one will remember how fast you are today but everyone will remember if you fuukkup"
What gun are you planning on shooting??
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 08:58 PM (7EolK)
You can get some decent gluten-free beers now. I found at least three varieties at (a) Whole Foods. No dark beers, though.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 08:58 PM (UPgX5)
Off a shitty report that only "beat expectations" and wasn't as sucky as last month's after the hocus pocus from the BLS?
Hahahahahhaaa haww haawww ... stop it guys, you're killing me!
Posted by: kbdabear at August 06, 2011 12:56 AM (Y+DPZ)
Bwahahahahah!
I needed a good laugh tonight! Thanks!
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 08:58 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 08:59 PM (GE1+K)
Those rear thingies on the MOP are clearly solar panels. It's the first green bomb.
It would take a couple of days to plow thru that refrigerator full of beer, but I believe I have what it takes.
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 05, 2011 08:59 PM (ENKCw)
Posted by: K~Bob at August 06, 2011 12:58 AM (UPgX5)
Oh, I know. The best of them is Redbridge. It's the cheapest, too. They even carry it at Walmart in the small vacation town we just returned from.
I still wish I could have BB Porter.
Posted by: Papa Editor at August 05, 2011 09:01 PM (FZZ94)
Posted by: newser at August 05, 2011 09:01 PM (JHpf9)
Posted by: chemjeff at August 06, 2011 12:35 AM (vXovE)
Anyplace you are can be Fapplebees -- you're just magic that way.
Posted by: cthulhu at August 05, 2011 09:02 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: Robert at August 06, 2011 01:00 AM (4ixH5)
She kinda looks like a guy...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 05, 2011 09:02 PM (FBr/C)
hmmmm, I'm thinking not raised on the farm ...
Posted by: Adriane at August 05, 2011 09:02 PM (L9W0l)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 12:57 AM (otfJ1)
That sounds like a good plan. I used to play back up in a pool league, but I don't really play pool as much as I play AT pool.
What gun are you planning on shooting??
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 12:58 AM (7EolK)
I was planning on using my G-36 but I don't know if 7 rd mags are a good idea when everyone else will have 10 rd mags. A friend of mine has a G21 in .45 that he's willing to let me borrow, so I'll probably do that instead.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:02 PM (f4gk9)
*Spent my HS yrs in B'ville and still have friends there
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 05, 2011 09:03 PM (o2lIv)
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 09:03 PM (ECjvn)
She kinda looks like a guy...
Posted by: 18-1 at August 06, 2011 01:02 AM (FBr/C)
Are you sure you weren't looking at her boyfriend?
I mean, I guess they look a bit alike.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 09:04 PM (4ixH5)
That's right. God's elixer, straight from his taps.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 12:59 AM (GE1+K)
You aren't making it any better.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:04 PM (f4gk9)
Period.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 06, 2011 12:37 AM (73tyQ)
Great beer? Stone.
Second choice? Stone.
Their lineup is just awesome. Not that you should worry about it, since you're not worthy.
Posted by: cthulhu at August 05, 2011 09:05 PM (kaalw)
Sierra Nevada
Black Diamond
Bear Republic
Lagunitas.
They are all nearby.
California may be leading the pack in boned. But man, are we gonna party on the way down.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:06 PM (GE1+K)
CNN Money's webpage said "Could today's strong jobs report lock Obama's re-election?"
I'm sure they will neglect to mention the 200k people who have given up on finding work.
OK, I'm out! Good night all, and thanks again CDR M! See you Sun, Papa E!
Posted by: runningrn at August 05, 2011 09:06 PM (jfHyQ)
I shall close with a repeat of a post from last night, which seems especially timely given Monday's impending DOOM. (What will Monty write about now? New Trends in Barter Economies?)
Til, Tomorrow, 'rons.
Posted by: RushBabe at August 05, 2011 09:06 PM (Ew27I)
Posted by: newser at August 06, 2011 01:01 AM (JHpf9)
Look, it's the police that are there to protect and serve. The TSA is there just to hassle, annoy and rob blind.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 09:06 PM (4ixH5)
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 05, 2011 09:06 PM (ENKCw)
Oh yeah! Lovin me some Uggla right now. He use to kill us. Oh by the way we have two rookie of the year candidates, Freeman and Kimbrel.
Posted by: Snafu at August 05, 2011 09:06 PM (8d28r)
Great beer? Stone.
Second choice? Stone.
Their lineup is just awesome. Not that you should worry about it, since you're not worthy.
Posted by: cthulhu at August 06, 2011 01:05 AM (kaalw)
Testify, brotha Cthu!
The nice thing about beer insulation is you can wear it on the inside.
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 06, 2011 01:06 AM (ENKCw)
Can I get an AMEN in the house of the Wookeh?!?!?!
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 09:08 PM (4ixH5)
I had three main criteria when I bought my house ten years ago. Good school district for my kids (they were in high school at the time), a fenced yard for my dog, and at least one room large enough for my pool table. These days, the pool table is mostly a rather expensive laundry folding table, the kids are grown (with one providing grandgirls), and the dog would stay in the yard even if I didn't have a fence.
My plan two years ago was to sell the house and move into the almost historical district in the city. Now? Rural/county is/will be safer. I'll hang here and grow my veggies, save my ammo, and hope/plan for the best. Failing that, my brother has a self-sustaining farm in TN. I keep enough gas in the truck to get there.
Sorry to re-introduce economic gloom to the ONT.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:08 PM (otfJ1)
Period.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 06, 2011 12:37 AM (73tyQ)
Great beer? Stone.
Second choice? Stone.
Their lineup is just awesome. Not that you should worry about it, sinceRasputin? North Coast brewing a little further drive from me in Ft Bragg but worth it.
Stone?
I used to live in San Diego, Don't anymore, visited their brewery a few times while I did.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:08 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Adriane at August 06, 2011 01:02 AM (L9W0l)
hmmmm, I'm thinking never tasted fresh, unpasteurized milk ...
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 09:09 PM (UPgX5)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:09 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:09 PM (GE1+K)
I was planning on using my G-36 but I don't know if 7 rd mags are a good idea when everyone else will have 10 rd mags. A friend of mine has a G21 in .45 that he's willing to let me borrow, so I'll probably do that instead.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 01:02 AM (f4gk9)
IDPA sorts everyone out by gun type. With a G36 you can shoot CDP and compeet against others shooting .45ACP with 7 or 8 round magazines
The peeps shooting 10 round mags shoot against each other.
IDPA had 3 gun categories(with max mag capacity)
SSP-10
ESP-10
CDP-8
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 09:10 PM (7EolK)
*Spent my HS yrs in B'ville and still have friends there
Posted by: 80sBaby at August 06, 2011 01:03 AM (o2lIv)
My ex is in Tulsa. I am not envying their weather this week. Ick.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:10 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:11 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:12 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: The Dude at August 05, 2011 09:12 PM (M8yfa)
Hey-
Hi all! - Recovering from a hell of week.
The Glock cleaning video is kinda cool, those new-fangled pistols are much easier to clean than my old 1858 Remington. But the Remington is more fun to shoot.
Posted by: GT 5.0 at August 05, 2011 09:12 PM (3W1+C)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 12:47 AM (otfJ1)
You had me *right* there.
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 06, 2011 01:09 AM (bxiXv)
Did you miss the part where I was a dumbass and ripped open my thumb swapping out magazines while running between columns? THE.SHAME.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:12 PM (otfJ1)
/facepalm
and thus, the ONT introduces another strange item...
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 09:13 PM (afWhQ)
And I'm not listening to mike the moose cause he's a big doody head and now he's just rubbing it in.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:13 PM (f4gk9)
California may be leading the pack in boned. But man, are we gonna party on the way down.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 01:06 AM (GE1+K)
Heh. Reminds me of when the big Loma Prieta quake hit, and all the power went out. The entire Bay Area stopped and took shelter.....in local bars.
Posted by: cthulhu at August 05, 2011 09:14 PM (kaalw)
Their IPAs make me hoppy.
Posted by: Andy at August 06, 2011 01:11 AM (veZ9n)
I am unfamiliar with Stone. Stone is the brewery? The name of one of their beers?
Please help the hop happy harpy.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:14 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:15 PM (veZ9n)
Did you miss the part where I was a dumbass and ripped open my thumb swapping out magazines while running between columns? THE.SHAME.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 01:12 AM (otfJ1)
I was at an IDPA match where a shooter got his hand in the slide and he duct taped the gash in his thumb up so he could finish the match
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 09:15 PM (7EolK)
Arrogant Bastard. The full malt full hops beer.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:16 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:16 PM (bxiXv)
I was at an IDPA match where a shooter got his hand in the slide and he duct taped the gash in his thumb up so he could finish the match
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 01:15 AM (7EolK)
I cupped the injured thumb to keep from dripping blood on the range floor. After I was properly bandaged, I continued - and out-shot the HPD guys who were there.
Yes. Yes. I'm bragging.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:17 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: cthulhu at August 05, 2011 09:17 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 06, 2011 01:13 AM (afWhQ)
As it ever has been, as it ever shall be, world without end, amen.
2 and a half pounds of chili cheese fries was so not the way to go for supper
Posted by: The Dude at August 06, 2011 01:12 AM (M8yfa)
I do not envy you the dreams you will have. Sleep well.
Posted by: GT 5.0 at August 06, 2011 01:12 AM (3W1+C)
Funny thing, as I was getting my hair cut today I was wearing my 5.0 T shirt that has a picture of the new 412 hp 5.0 motor on the back and "Got Horsepower" on the front, and the hot chick cutting my hair wanted to know if I liked horses. I told her I was fond of Mustangs, she thought I meant the 4 legged kind instead of the 4 wheeled kind. I had to laugh.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:18 PM (f4gk9)
I like em but.
F* U you elder god bitch.
Sierra Nevada!!!
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:19 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:19 PM (GE1+K)
Neither have I. Nor was I raised on a farm ... but my grandmother was. We were watching tv together, millions of years ago, when suddenly she laughed at a commercial for "cold, fresh, milk".
Me: Hey, I like cold, fresh milk ...
Her: Honey, milk fresh from the cow is NOT cold! It is warm and frothy! I milked enough of 'em to know that quite well.
sigh. miss my grandmother ...
Posted by: Adriane at August 05, 2011 09:19 PM (L9W0l)
Me too :-)
I never rack the slide just once, but that's just me.
Posted by: Cooter at August 05, 2011 09:20 PM (C06Qq)
Posted by: Andy at August 06, 2011 01:15 AM (veZ9n)
Andy, it's twiceblessedmom, and now you know how she's twice blessed.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:20 PM (f4gk9)
Sierra Nevada.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:20 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 09:20 PM (490vK)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:20 PM (veZ9n)
Arrogant Bastard. The full malt full hops beer.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 01:16 AM (GE1+K)
Most excellent! I've seen that at my local beer shop but didn't know anything about it. I'll put it on my shopping list.
Hey, that kind of thing can be fixed. Especially since you don't have the "slicer" PPK anymore (I could have warned you about that).
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 06, 2011 01:16 AM (bxiXv)
It's a shame I didn't "know" you sooner. It's okay, though. The damage to that thumb was minimized by a blonde moment I had about 2 years later. That moment caused some REAL damage.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:20 PM (otfJ1)
hmmmm, I'm thinking not raised on the farm ...
Posted by: Adriane at August 06, 2011 01:02 AM (L9W0l)
Unless you're milking a dead cow, I'm thinking the raw milk is still mighty warm...just the way it always was on the farm I grew up on.
Posted by: Dell at August 05, 2011 09:21 PM (3S10h)
I started doing hard-core over-hopped ales that would leave your tongue with a tingle.....and time went on and the places slowly went out of business.....
And then I found Stone and recognized a kindred spirit. They bottle beers like the ones I used to do.
Posted by: cthulhu at August 05, 2011 09:21 PM (kaalw)
Posted by: The Dude at August 06, 2011 01:12 AM (M8yfa)
You really ought to share.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 09:21 PM (4ixH5)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:21 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: Cooter at August 06, 2011 01:20 AM (C06Qq)
I generally lock it back so that I can visually inspect it.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:22 PM (f4gk9)
638 jake, this isn't for IDPA. It's for a gunblogger meetup and a pistol class in October. I've never shot IDPA but maybe one day I'll try it out.
Have fun in the class.
I'm a big booster of IDPA, it gets people around other gun peeps plus it develops gun skills.
I know one of the big kahuna's in Sacremento IDPA. I can hook you up
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 09:22 PM (7EolK)
Posted by: Theresa at August 05, 2011 09:23 PM (mo1uZ)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:24 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: cthulhu at August 06, 2011 01:21 AM (kaalw)
I have good friends who brew. I suspect that when Monty's DOOM predictions are realized, I am screwed. While I'll have beer, I don't know how to distill gin and have no freakin' clue how to make Diet Mountain Dew. I will be a crankywordybitch.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:24 PM (otfJ1)
You really ought to share.
Posted by: Robert at August 06, 2011 01:21 AM (4ixH5)
throw in a 12 of Harp and it's already went splat in the shitter
Posted by: The Dude at August 05, 2011 09:24 PM (M8yfa)
We gotta talk sometime.Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:25 PM (bxiXv)
I know one of the big kahuna's in Sacremento IDPA. I can hook you up
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 01:22 AM (7EolK)
Wrong coast. I'm in NC.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:25 PM (f4gk9)
Let's break out the s'mores and sing around the campfire.
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 09:26 PM (490vK)
I'm fairly certain it's spelled Sacramento BTW
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:26 PM (GE1+K)
That has to be a really big refrigerator.
Posted by: no good deed at August 05, 2011 09:26 PM (MZSfb)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 01:24 AM (otfJ1)
Crankiwurdibitsch?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:27 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 09:27 PM (490vK)
Let's break out the s'mores and sing around the campfire.
What about digger pines. They look ugly.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:27 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:28 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:28 PM (otfJ1)
Tell me it's not Twilight....Please....
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:28 PM (GE1+K)
I know one of the big kahuna's in Sacremento IDPA. I can hook you up
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 01:22 AM (7EolK)
Wrong coast. I'm in NC.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 01:25 AM (f4gk9)
Snikes, my bad. I thought you were a west coaster..
I'll check my contacts and see if I can hook you up, give me a week or so
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 09:29 PM (7EolK)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 01:27 AM
Look, an eagle!
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 09:29 PM (490vK)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:29 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 06, 2011 01:27 AM (490vK)
I have tavern owners and mounted police in my family tree. A bunch of law-abiding, hard-drinking Irish-Catholics. I'm okay with that.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:30 PM (otfJ1)
Their lineup is just awesome. Not that you should worry about it, since you're not worthy.
Posted by: cthulhu at August 06, 2011 01:05 AM (kaalw)
Not bad, but it's 2% alcohol content short.
Posted by: AmishDude at August 05, 2011 09:30 PM (73tyQ)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 01:28 AM (otfJ1)
I live in a little map dot north of Raleigh NC. No it wasn't twilight, it was some scyfy bullshit that came on after Haven that I was only half-watching.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:31 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 01:22 AM (7EolK)
Whoa whoa whoa, BUDDY!!!
We gotta talk sometime.
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 06, 2011 01:25 AM (bxiXv)
Mer...., You are on the yahoo group?
I'll sign up and pass the info along
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 09:31 PM (7EolK)
Guess I miss the old Disney shows... Jett Jackson, So Weird, etc...
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 09:32 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:33 PM (f4gk9)
throw in a 12 of Harp and it's already went splat in the shitter
Posted by: The Dude at August 06, 2011 01:24 AM (M8yfa)
That's hot.
Posted by: Paris Hilton at August 05, 2011 09:34 PM (4ixH5)
I live in a little map dot north of Raleigh NC.
My friend is a criminal defense lawyer who recently ran against Black for a position as a judge (Raleigh/Durham). I visit her occasionally. If I manage to make it up there in the next year, I'm counting on you to take me on moronic adventures!
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:34 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:35 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:35 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:35 PM (f4gk9)
I'm fairly certain it's spelled Sacramento BTW
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 01:26 AM (GE1+K)
Sorry, I used the Mexican spelling
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 09:36 PM (7EolK)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:37 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 01:34 AM (otfJ1)
Roger that!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:38 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Andy at August 06, 2011 01:35 AM (veZ9n)
I've been hanging out here for a few months. My participation is sporadic because I work 50-60 hours a week and I'm also working on my degree (5 classes this semester - because I'm insane).
I am part of the yahoothingy and am the proud owner of one of soulpile's Mean Girls of the ONT t-shirts. Oh, and I have stompy boots. Pictures coming soon.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:38 PM (otfJ1)
Watched the Royals lose to the Tigers. Refrained from overpriced MLB stadium beer at the, um, stadium.
Made up for it after I got home. Drinking up the excess beer left over after the horde of relatives left after their month-long visit, dontcha know. Reading up on the delightful newly released S&P comic opera "You're So Boned You Don't Even Know It."
Anyway . . .
I'll read through the ONT now.
Posted by: filbert at August 05, 2011 09:38 PM (smvTK)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:39 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: journolist at August 05, 2011 09:39 PM (Fb9Q0)
sigh. miss my grandmother ...
Posted by: Adriane at August 06, 2011 01:19 AM (L9W0l)
It can be cooled, even if you don't have refrigeration facilities. Spring water is great for that. Also, the cream rises to the top, which is the way God intended. I feel sorry for folks who haven't tasted true, fresh milk.
"Straight from the cow" means, "not from the pasterurizing facility" But of course, one principle of Moron-hood (-ness?) means a joke isn't funny until it's explained. Preferably several times.
Speaking of which, I'm still waiting on an explanation or two about that damned Panda gif. Make it three.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 09:39 PM (UPgX5)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:43 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:43 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: no good deed at August 05, 2011 09:43 PM (MZSfb)
in re. panda gif.
The panda represents a gluttonous red china eating what was thought already paid for, until the bill shows up, handed out be uncle sam.
Or it could be a new Geico commerical.
Posted by: journolist at August 05, 2011 09:43 PM (Fb9Q0)
Speaking of which, I'm still waiting on an explanation or two about that damned Panda gif. Make it three.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 06, 2011 01:39 AM (UPgX5)
He's surprised by the bill for the food he has been eating.
Posted by: buzzion at August 05, 2011 09:44 PM (GULKT)
703
1. take your favorate pistol.
2. have a good holster, OWB, by Safariland, Milt Sparks, Galco, etc
3. have a good belt.
4. have a mind like a sponge.
Don't know that schoool specifically but anyone setting up shop by Ft. Brag should have their sh*t together
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 09:44 PM (7EolK)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 06, 2011 01:37 AM (490vK)
Okay... BUT, this chick is funnier.
http://tinyurl.com/64rrx8p
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:45 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Adriane at August 05, 2011 09:46 PM (L9W0l)
Relax Relax Relax.
Comfortable stance is key. Figure out your stance ahead of time.
Take your time with shot number 1. The rest come easier.
Keep your supporting hand clear of the slide.
Full arm extension for those who shoot infrequently.
Trigger pull is the same as a long rifle, gun discharge should be a surprise.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:46 PM (GE1+K)
Don't know that schoool specifically but anyone setting up shop by Ft. Brag should have their sh*t together
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 01:44 AM (7EolK)
I'm hearing good things about them. I have all the bases covered, but I'll be taking a G21 instead of my G36, they want you to start with 50 rounds and to do that with the 36 I'd have to have seven mags with +1 extensions, with the G21 I only need 5 mags with 10 rounds each in them.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:47 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:47 PM (bxiXv)
Well by all means, I am remiss in welcoming you aboard.
Where in our fair Caliphate of Obama are you located?
Posted by: Andy at August 06, 2011 01:43 AM (veZ9n)
I am in the redneckish northern regions of Alabammy. I've been here (this time) since the late 70s. I was born in the west Texas town of El Paso (heading out there next week for a weekend of fun and debauchery).
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:49 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: CAC at August 05, 2011 09:50 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:51 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:51 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: no good deed at August 06, 2011 01:43 AM (MZSfb)
a good handgun
a good holster
a good belt
a good instructor
plus what do you want to learn?
how to punch perfect holes in a round bulls-eye
or
tactical type shooting
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 09:51 PM (7EolK)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:52 PM (bxiXv)
Yowza. Lucky husband.
Posted by: sifty at August 06, 2011 01:51 AM (ECjvn)
I'm a heterosexual woman and I can completely agree with this statement. Good on ya, tbm!
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:52 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: t-bird at August 05, 2011 09:53 PM (FcR7P)
Posted by: CAC at August 05, 2011 09:53 PM (JEVge)
The 2012 elections will be upon us sooner than we can imagine. With this in mind, I would like to remind our side of the vital importance of avoiding the pitfalls of racism and bigotry that are the unfortunate legacy of our conservative ideolological inheritance.
Reagan's scapegoating of "welfare queens" along with Bush's failure to allieviate the suffering of Hurricane Katrina have left us in a deep hole with the African American community. And rightfully so.
We will only win in 2012 with inclusiveness, not intolerance.
Posted by: consensus at August 05, 2011 09:53 PM (MwTP4)
Okay... BUT, this chick is funnier.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 01:45 AM (otfJ1)
All right, which of you roonettes is that?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 09:54 PM (f4gk9)
Uh huh. Which side is "our side"?
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 09:55 PM (/gOMq)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:55 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: no good deed at August 05, 2011 09:55 PM (MZSfb)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:55 PM (veZ9n)
I don't know. This is as big as I've ever seen it.
Ooooooh, you mean the.... ok. Nevermind.
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 09:55 PM (ECjvn)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:56 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:56 PM (GE1+K)
To whom? Trolling the ONT?
What kind of stupid is that.
No one who matters reads this.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 09:57 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 09:57 PM (bxiXv)
What the cancun fuck is wrong with you?
Are you fucked, shot, powder-burned, or snake bit?
Did you type that at the hooka bar this afternoon, pass out, shit your pants and just now woke up to hit post?
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 09:59 PM (ECjvn)
Posted by: no good deed at August 06, 2011 01:43 AM (MZSfb)
I don't know where you are but some ranges have a "wall of guns". For the price of a box of ammo, you can shoot whatever they have. Before I bought my first handgun, everyone was telling me to get the Lady Smith. It's a hammerless revolver. It sounded good but when I shot it I hated it. I have not yet shot a S&W that I liked. At the time, I found a Walther PPK-S that I loved (search/find that word on this thread for more). Since then, I've found that the Sig is my favorite gun. I love the look of the Glock but I'm horribly inaccurate with it. Same with the Ruger. Sigs work for me. You have to shoot several guns to find what you like. Find a place that lets you try before you buy.
After you find a gun that "feels" right, you need to shoot as often as you can. That's the only thing that's going to make you accurate in your aim and precision. If you're going for lessons, find a retired military or police person. They're going to give you good advice.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 09:59 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 09:59 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 06, 2011 01:57 AM (bxiXv)
My first formal class was to get my CWP, this one is to actually learn how to shoot the damn thing. I sucked for my quals, but I did qualify.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:00 PM (f4gk9)
Okay... BUT, this chick is funnier.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 01:45 AM (otfJ1)
All right, which of you roonettes is that?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron
I don't know why but that site almost completely locks up my system.
Posted by: buzzion at August 05, 2011 10:00 PM (GULKT)
I think it's all part of an elaborate suicide plot.
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:00 PM (ECjvn)
Posted by: no good deed at August 05, 2011 10:01 PM (MZSfb)
Posted by: no good deed at August 06, 2011 01:55 AM (MZSfb)
Not knowing your skill level...
Start with an NRA course.
Then show up at an IDPA or USPSA match and start learning...
Tell they you are a rookie and let them help you
(also, always shoot last in if you can)
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 10:02 PM (7EolK)
754 I sucked for my quals, but I did qualify.
should have swallowed (toss another hanging curve out there)
Posted by: navycopjoe at August 05, 2011 10:02 PM (R7NIt)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 01:43 AM (f4gk9)
Seizure?
The source is a video of said panda and (now obscured) baby panda. The baby hiccups, startling mama panda.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 10:03 PM (4ixH5)
Posted by: CAC at August 05, 2011 10:03 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: navycopjoe at August 05, 2011 10:04 PM (R7NIt)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:04 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Cowboy at August 05, 2011 10:05 PM (So+7G)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:06 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: CAC at August 05, 2011 10:06 PM (JEVge)
Seizure?
The source is a video of said panda and (now obscured) baby panda. The baby hiccups, startling mama panda.
Posted by: Robert at August 06, 2011 02:03 AM (4ixH5)
Because of the check. Because the amount of the check. Sends him into a fit...
ah fuckit, it's not funny if i have to explain it.
should have swallowed (toss another hanging curve out there)
Posted by: navycopjoe at August 06, 2011 02:02 AM (R7NIt)
F*#king FID squids...shoulda known better...
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:06 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 10:06 PM (veZ9n)
I live in a little map dot north
of Raleigh NC. No it wasn't twilight, it was some scyfy bullshit that
came on after Haven that I was only half-watching.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 01:31 AM (f4gk9)
Ah, Being Human. The original British one is better in some ways (the actors aren't as annoying). I gave up on it, though. Too emo.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 10:07 PM (afWhQ)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:07 PM (bxiXv)
Sad troll is sad.
who the F* trolls an ONT?
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:07 PM (GE1+K)
Heh heh. My shooting instructor bought a Sig after years of saving up. He was going on about the "German engineering" and workmanship and all. After a few weeks it was insufferable. And then on the third week he owned it the firing pin broke.
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 10:08 PM (/gOMq)
Posted by: navycopjoe at August 06, 2011 02:04 AM (R7NIt)
Like spotted owl, but with a hint of Hainan black-crested gibbon at the finish. I recommend a garnish of condor eggs.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 10:08 PM (UPgX5)
All right, which of you roonettes is that?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 01:54 AM (f4gk9)
Good lord! If she's a moronette, I'm going to plotz and I'm not even Jewish. I think the Bloggess might, possibly, be a liberal but she's farkin' funny. I love her.
741 >> I am in the redneckish northern regions of Alabammy. I've been here (this time) since the late 70s. I was born in the west Texas town of El Paso (heading out there next week for a weekend of fun and debauchery).
Oh, hells yeah. I like you already. I'm a middle Georgia native stuck behind enemy lines in MA, and the wife's from south Texas.
Posted by: Andy at August 06, 2011 01:55 AM (veZ9n)
Gah. I have friends in MA. I'm sorry. You have Trader Joes (win) but hardcore liberals (lose). I hope you're finding peace in the balance.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:08 PM (otfJ1)
Because of the check. Because the amount of the check. Sends him into a fit...
ah fuckit, it's not funny if i have to explain it.
should have swallowed (toss another hanging curve out there)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 02:06 AM (f4gk9)
The size of the chick causes mother panda to consume its young and blame it's father for molesting her. Then a jury finds it not guilty.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 10:09 PM (4ixH5)
Ah, Being Human. The original
British one is better in some ways (the actors aren't as annoying). I
gave up on it, though. Too emo.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 06, 2011 02:07 AM (afWhQ)
That's it.
So whatcha lookin' for? Concealed, compact, full-size, target, .22, .454 Casull?
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 06, 2011 02:07 AM (bxiXv)
I have a friend who carries a Casull, he says if he ever has to use it he will try real hard not to kill the guy because he will want to beat him to death with it for making him shoot it. Makes me wonder why he wants to carry it at all...
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:09 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 01:58 AM (f4gk9)
O. M. G.
I love Marty Robbins. That video was hysterical! Love. Love. Love. (I will admit being a total hoor for monkeys).
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:10 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 10:11 PM (/gOMq)
You need to tell him. They make smaller more manageable rounds for pussies that whine.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:11 PM (GE1+K)
I want her to have a revolver that she can pick up out of the headboard gun safe in the middle of the night and kill an intruder. Something she could leave loaded for ten years and pick it up and shoot.
Needs to be small enough for a woman's hand but pack a wallop.
Thinking .38 or .357 snub hammerless.
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:11 PM (ECjvn)
The size of the chick causes
mother panda to consume its young and blame it's father for molesting
her. Then a jury finds it not guilty.
Posted by: Robert at August 06, 2011 02:09 AM (4ixH5)
my head hurts
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:11 PM (f4gk9)
my head hurts
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 02:11 AM (f4gk9)
I hear sauteed siberian tiger penis works great for headaches and migraines.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 10:13 PM (4ixH5)
.357 is one of the most popular useless rounds I know. Too much speed/diameter to be really good against people, not enough mass to be good protection in the woods. It's the duffer of all trades.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:13 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: no good deed at August 05, 2011 10:14 PM (MZSfb)
I love Marty Robbins. That video was hysterical! Love. Love. Love. (I will admit being a total hoor for monkeys).
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 02:10 AM (otfJ1)
I saw that first on a Steve Martin special when he had them and now every time I hear that song I think of him riding that damn elephant.
You need to tell him. They make smaller more manageable rounds for pussies that whine.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 02:11 AM (GE1+K)
HAHAHAHAHA! no.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:14 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: CAC at August 05, 2011 10:14 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:14 PM (GE1+K)
.357 is one of the most popular useless rounds I know. Too much speed/diameter to be really good against people, not enough mass to be good protection in the woods. It's the duffer of all trades.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 02:13 AM (GE1+K)
The CHP adopted it originally because it will go through car doors. So, you know, if you need to shoot someone on the other side of a car door it's just right.
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 10:14 PM (/gOMq)
Each gun I have carried has it's own spec's
I've carried
Tarausus PT- millinun
Baretta-M92
Glock-17
HK-USP
Springfield-XD
Walther -P99
Colt-M1911
Y'all kneed to know what works best for YOU!
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 10:15 PM (7EolK)
> 782 Then a jury finds it not guilty.
The Panda's a Democrat? No wonder it freaked when asked to pay.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 10:15 PM (UPgX5)
.357 is one of the most popular useless rounds I know. Too much speed/diameter to be really good against people, not enough mass to be good protection in the woods. It's the duffer of all trades.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 02:13 AM (GE1+K)
Get glazer rounds. Silver or blue. It doesn't so much matter the caliber, it's what it does after impact. That's why I wasn't too concerned about having only a .380. I've also found that the sound of ratcheting a round into a shotgun is a pretty good deterent if someone's in your house.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:16 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 10:16 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: CAC at August 06, 2011 02:14 AM (JEVge)
How about just a little Saturday Night Special?
Contrary to the name, it works the other six days of the week, too.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 10:16 PM (4ixH5)
All right, which of you roonettes is that?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 01:54 AM (f4gk9)
I wish I could claim credit for that... 'cause it's pretty funny.
Alas, I am not married.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 10:17 PM (afWhQ)
I hear sauteed siberian tiger penis works great for headaches and migraines.
Posted by: Robert at August 06, 2011 02:13 AM (4ixH5)
...i'll take your word for it...(lol)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:17 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:17 PM (bxiXv)
Well caliber speed and energy are big factors as to what a projectile is going to do. A 45 long colt though abhorrently slow is about as good a man killer as one could want.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:18 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: K~Bob at August 06, 2011 02:15 AM (UPgX5)
How many millions to get pandas laid? They're a natural demohack constituency.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 10:19 PM (4ixH5)
All right, which of you roonettes is that?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 01:54 AM (f4gk9)
I wish I could claim credit for that... 'cause it's pretty funny.
Alas, I am not married.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 06, 2011 02:17 AM (afWhQ)
Soulpile, that's the wrong expression. You're supposed to say, "Fortunately, I'm not married."
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:19 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 06, 2011 01:55 AM (bxiXv)
FIFY
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 10:19 PM (afWhQ)
So, any recommendations for a first gun for her, I am all ears.
Posted by: CAC at August 06, 2011 02:14 AM (JEVge)
AR-15 with silencer and a good optic.
looking at $3000 but it is about love? yes?
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 10:19 PM (7EolK)
We have a few choices.
Concealed carry is out because we live in LA County. Only Michael Moore's bodyguards and connected dicks like that get to carry here.
I've got a few pistols already but I don't trust an automatic in that situation with her and the boy's life on the line.
I want point and squeeze and bang bang bang bang bang bang, call 911.
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:20 PM (ECjvn)
> 783 I hear sauteed siberian tiger penis works great for headaches and migraines.
The trick is walking around underneath the tiger with that little pan and a can of lit sterno.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 10:20 PM (UPgX5)
Soulpile, that's the wrong expression. You're supposed to say, "Fortunately, I'm not married."
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 02:19 AM (otfJ1)
You mean, I'm doing it wrong?!
Man... I'm so backwards...
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 05, 2011 10:20 PM (afWhQ)
Smith, .38 special. Not complicated double action, a simple point and click interface that can be used even while excited in practically no time. Recoil that won't deter from practice. Enough energy to get the job done.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:21 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 02:16 AM (otfJ1)
It will either make them leave in a hurry or it will make you glad you have a shotgun, depending on the quality of the idiot.
Alas, I am not married.
Posted by: soulpile is... expendable, gop b., s.a. at August 06, 2011 02:17 AM (afWhQ)
But you could have been the friend who egged her on
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:21 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: CAC at August 05, 2011 10:21 PM (JEVge)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 10:21 PM (veZ9n)
Submission (A) 'ron: How to kill it plus wondering how it tastes
Submission (B) 'ette: How to kill it plus recipes
Posted by: GnuBreed at August 05, 2011 10:22 PM (ENKCw)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:22 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:22 PM (otfJ1)
...i'll take your word for it...(lol)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 02:17 AM (f4gk9)
Powdered jaguar balls, gaurenteed to spice up ny marriage.
Warning: leaving opened container laying around might cause your cats to piss and shit all over the place in holy terror.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 10:22 PM (4ixH5)
looking at $3000 but it is about love? yes?
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 02:19 AM (7EolK)
Needs to fit in her purse and not bust my paint and canvas budget.
Posted by: CAC at August 06, 2011 02:21 AM (JEVge)
Chicks did a Glock17
does everything you need
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 10:24 PM (7EolK)
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:24 PM (ECjvn)
Posted by: K~Bob at August 06, 2011 02:20 AM (UPgX5)
You have to be reeeaaaalllyyyy careful. They don't take kindly to sass.
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 10:25 PM (4ixH5)
I'll be trying to get a CCW (Michigan is a shall-issue state) as soon as I have time.
What's the best way to carry, if I need quick access?
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 10:26 PM (UPgX5)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 02:22 AM (otfJ1)
The tecnical term for that is a DA trigger.
Depending on you skill there are many optins...............
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 10:26 PM (7EolK)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:26 PM (bxiXv)
Check those specs again the 38 super is next in line to the 357 on power.
Dude, all-time record for one-stop shots....
Fine, i've seen the expansion and energy transfer. Not my choice. It is very popular which might account for its kill record.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:27 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 10:27 PM (veZ9n)
Chicks did a Glock17
does everything you need
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 02:24 AM (7EolK)
Not everyone likes the grip angle on a Grok.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:28 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 02:22 AM (otfJ1)
That's my problem with double-action revolvers in general. The pull throws off my aim.
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 10:28 PM (/gOMq)
Under the armpit of the opposite to your dominant hand.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:28 PM (GE1+K)
I'll be trying to get a CCW (Michigan is a shall-issue state) as soon as I have time.
What's the best way to carry, if I need quick access?
Posted by: K~Bob at August 06, 2011 02:26 AM (UPgX5)
IWB, strong side
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 10:28 PM (7EolK)
I hope we can get out of here to a free state in two years. We got a little closer today. Paid off one of our cars today. That much closer to being out of debt and getting the fuck out of this sunny toilet.
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:28 PM (ECjvn)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:29 PM (otfJ1)
Right and if you were at a competition you would never use one. Or at least cock it ahead of time. But for OH GOD! moments, nothing presents faster than a double action revolver.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:29 PM (GE1+K)
Chicks did a Glock17
does everything you need
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 02:24 AM (7EolK)
Not everyone likes the grip angle on a Grok.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 02:28 AM (f4gk9)
very true, then a Springfield Amoury XD9 as a second..
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 10:29 PM (7EolK)
Under the armpit of the opposite to your dominant hand.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 02:28 AM (GE1+K)
Damn, I want one under each arm, like Revy.
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 10:30 PM (/gOMq)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:30 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: K~Bob at August 06, 2011 02:26 AM (UPgX5)
The way that is the most comfortable for you. I carry IWB (Inside the WaistBand) with an untucked shirt, I have an IWB Galco that I like but not everyone likes the IWB holsters. It also depends on your state, in FL for instance if you show even a little bit you are breaking the law. I would like to try a SuperTuck, I've heard good things about them.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:31 PM (f4gk9)
Chicks did a Glock17
does everything you need
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 02:24 AM (7EolK)
Not everyone likes the grip angle on a Grok.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 06, 2011 02:28 AM (f4gk9)
My son has a Glock. I was thrilled to get the chance to shoot it. After? Erg.I know what I like and I'll stick with that.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:31 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:31 PM (ECjvn)
Posted by: CAC at August 05, 2011 10:32 PM (JEVge)
You can't pull from beneath both armpits simultaneously. (go ahead morons and try it now) So you would have to pull one, then the other, that is just not good. Double guns have to be worn lower to give your arms room to move.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:32 PM (GE1+K)
Right and if you were at a competition you would never use one. Or at least cock it ahead of time. But for OH GOD! moments, nothing presents faster than a double action revolver.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 02:29 AM (GE1+K)
Probably true. But here's the thing. I used to have a Reuger 9mm with a 15 round magazine (since made illegal in CA. Fuckers). I always figured in a true puckered-asshole moment the first five or six would go wild before I could calm down and hit someone. Six rounds seems, well, like it might not be enough.
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 10:33 PM (/gOMq)
Posted by: CAC at August 05, 2011 10:34 PM (JEVge)
The tecnical term for that is a DA trigger.
Depending on you skill there are many optins...............
Posted by: jake at August 06, 2011 02:26 AM (7EolK)
I don't know what DA means in this context.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:34 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:35 PM (bxiXv)
Jacking a round and Safety's can get complicated when your really REALLY excited.
My take get six in a gun your not likely to need 7 of. Then get a quickloader to go with it.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:35 PM (GE1+K)
But she'll practice at the range first. It's hard to train for the worst day of your life, but it's gotta be natural like swatting a fly.
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:35 PM (ECjvn)
How to carry conceiled
1 Have a hot wife, everyone is checking her out
2 IWB with a loose shirt
3 Belly band with anything
4 OWB with a vest
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 10:35 PM (7EolK)
You can't pull from beneath both armpits simultaneously. (go ahead morons and try it now) So you would have to pull one, then the other, that is just not good. Double guns have to be worn lower to give your arms room to move.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 02:32 AM (GE1+K)
Well, yeah, and in the real world it isn't practical to shoot two guns at once. But I always wanted to try it.
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 10:36 PM (/gOMq)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:37 PM (f4gk9)
That is required by law to be marked +P. Because it is the same dimensions as a 38 auto
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:38 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:38 PM (ECjvn)
Well unless you trust your non dominant hand to shoot straight, i'd still have it under the left.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:39 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:39 PM (bxiXv)
Posted by: sifty at August 06, 2011 02:38 AM (ECjvn)
Hahahaha. That's what I hear. The only movie I ever saw where it actually looked practical was one of the early Chow Yun Fat flicks where he assassinated somebody at a restaurant from, like, 2 feet away. But at that distance pretty much anything would do.
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 10:40 PM (/gOMq)
replacement killers.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:41 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:41 PM (bxiXv)
replacement killers.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 02:41 AM (GE1+K)
Might be. Been about ten years since I watched it.
Posted by: Ace's liver at August 05, 2011 10:42 PM (/gOMq)
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:42 PM (ECjvn)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 10:42 PM (veZ9n)
I don't know what DA means in this context.
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 06, 2011 02:34 AM (otfJ1)
Double Action, meaning it can be fired without cocking the hammer first or you can cock the hammer first. SA means you have to cock the hammer before the gun will fire the first time, and after that semiautos will usually cock the hammer for you (but revolvers won't). SA triggers are usually lighter, and the act of cocking the hammer acts as a safety. DA means you can just pull the trigger, but it will be a heavier pull.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:42 PM (f4gk9)
How to carry a concealed weapon
1 you have to dress around the gun
2 chill, always fidgeting about the weapon will make people notice.
Posted by: jake at August 05, 2011 10:43 PM (7EolK)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:43 PM (otfJ1)
We avoided guns for most of our lives because we didn't grow up in homes with guns (fortunately many of my close relatives did, so I've always wanted one). I plan on doing all the coursework and regular practice sessions. But when you have a person with mobility challenges to care for, you don't always have the luxury of quickly changing your path to avoid danger.
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 10:43 PM (UPgX5)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:45 PM (bxiXv)
Don't want to be all groggy.
Posted by: sifty at August 05, 2011 10:46 PM (ECjvn)
Then you have a need for an alternative. Good for you for finding it.
F* it. Carry a bazooka. (.44Mag, .45 LC) Big bore is very intimidating and your friend if you cannot run.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:46 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 10:47 PM (7P7Ij)
Posted by: K~Bob at August 06, 2011 02:43 AM (UPgX5)
But you can hang a carry bag off of the back of the chair, so it's not necessarily a limiting thing. Of course you will want to step in front of the chair, so you will have to practice that maneuver.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:47 PM (f4gk9)
t'anks!
I'm learning to skeet shoot to the left, but 2 hands ...
I tried pistol shooting years ago, but didn't get a good vibe from the instructor, so I never went back ... but was thinking of trying again.
Posted by: Adriane at August 05, 2011 10:47 PM (L9W0l)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 10:48 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 10:49 PM (7P7Ij)
Later roonz and roonettez!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron TEAhad at August 05, 2011 10:49 PM (f4gk9)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 10:50 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 10:50 PM (490vK)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 10:51 PM (bxiXv)
The real reason is that it allows for a lower delivery altitude. The delivering aircraft can zorch across the treetops, deliver the bomb and be away before it goes off. Bomber pilots appreciate anything that allows them to get away from the blast of their own ordnance.
More about weapon orientation, stabilization, and presentation of seeker/sensor to target
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 10:51 PM (7P7Ij)
Ok so you have a round in the spout. Do you have a double action pistol? Are you going to need to cock the gun? Do you need to walk around with it fully cocked like a .45 colt? Sure safeties are easy, and unnecessary, and the very first time you face a real threat to your life, likely very complicated. If you do not put 1000 rounds through that gun, I would say you are not guaranteed to be able to operate the safety in a timely manner when posed with a deadly threat for the first time.
It is a lot of angst you need not have.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 10:52 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at August 05, 2011 10:53 PM (otfJ1)
Posted by: K~Bob at August 05, 2011 10:53 PM (UPgX5)
But not in sorrow,
So, Good night to all,
And Fair Winds for tomorrow ...
burma shave!
Posted by: Adriane at August 05, 2011 10:54 PM (L9W0l)
I'm hoping that last FC is Fried Chicken, but with my luck, I probably really don't want to know ...
Posted by: Adriane at August 05, 2011 10:56 PM (L9W0l)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 10:57 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: rdbrewer at August 05, 2011 10:57 PM (490vK)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 10:58 PM (7P7Ij)
That's what I'm getting at. An enthusiast, can shoot his gun, and will clear safe as an unconscious matter of course.
An infrequent shooter, has to think about flipping that little switch. And a few trips to the range will not ingrain it sufficiently to guarantee it in a tight situation.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:00 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 11:00 PM (veZ9n)
Hooray! The last few trips to the Urban Dictionary have left me ... staggered ... I was dreading another : -)))
Posted by: Adriane at August 05, 2011 11:00 PM (L9W0l)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:01 PM (7P7Ij)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:04 PM (7P7Ij)
Some guns sure. Others, as long as you've shot *something* in the last few months your ok. For someone who is sort of getting into carry, wanting a gun they can handle, doesn't have an interest in being on the range, DA revolver is the best safe choice. No mysteries or surprises. Easy to use, easy to remember how to use. SA is a superior weapon, but you do have to put some love into it to make sure you are always clean about presentation.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:05 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 11:06 PM (veZ9n)
My take. IF they actually do that. They will discover what gun they want on their own eventually and graduate to it. They don't need a suggested weapon, they will find their own. But in the case of a newbie, whose interest I cannot gage, whose dedication I cannot assess. Well in that case, a strong recommendation to visit his local range as often as he can afford, and a suggestion on a weapon extremely easy to handle for a beginner in case he/she never gets past it.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:10 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:10 PM (7P7Ij)
"An infrequent shooter, has to think about flipping that little switch. And a few trips to the range will not ingrain it sufficiently to guarantee it in a tight situation."
Well... that depends on the length, duration, and intesity of the initial training, doesn't it?
Posted by: flashoverride at August 05, 2011 11:12 PM (8JPcC)
"If you not going to shoot it often -- M1Super90, no handguns for you, not even a pump if you not going to get the muscle memory down. It's unlikely you will hit anything intentionally without practice, use the ccw permit to carry an asp."
I don't know, that's a pretty elitist attitude if you ask me. Sort of range queen. General guiding principle is don't pay for a coach - go to a range, hang out for a bit, plenty of vets to caoch you for free... I can't begin to tell you the amount of Range Queen bullshit I've heard up here in the PNW. Both me and my brother are USMC range coach qualified.... it's hard to stay quiet knowing some of these folks are getting ripped and the range is complicit.
Posted by: flashoverride at August 05, 2011 11:15 PM (8JPcC)
OK Here is where I've got an issue. If you carry you ought to be familiar with the weapon. But you are *not* law enforcement, not military, not expecting to, at any time in your life, have to draw your weapon and defend yourself. I'm not going to lay down, hard and fast, either visit a range and be solid like a law enforcement officer, or don't bother carrying a gun. Safe and capable, which is why I recommend easy guns.
If you wanted to expand your hypothesis. A person in the city has good chance of rounds causing havoc discharging a weapon in his home. Does that mean he should not have a home defense weapon if he cannot visit the range once a month?
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:16 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Genetic Tunder at August 05, 2011 11:16 PM (dbYHP)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:17 PM (7P7Ij)
Posted by: flashoverride at August 05, 2011 11:17 PM (8JPcC)
Posted by: tea party terrorist terrier, esq. at August 05, 2011 11:19 PM (TN7KL)
If you are teaching someone with the intent they shoot a pistol start with a rifle not a shotgun. A shotgun introduces bad shooter habits you will have to compensate for later.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:20 PM (GE1+K)
"I always advise the following, start with a shotgun - then once you are familiar with gun safety, maintenance, and storage consider a handgun, I would start with a .22lr hunting type handgun. Once you are competent with handgun handling, shooting stances, and can shoot the eye out of a squirrel at 30yards - then move up in caliber."
Wait, what? See, a shotgun is a close-range weapon when used in a typical home defense scenario. It is pretty much the exact opposite of a weapon you want to teach marksmanship fundamentals on. I would agree on the .22, but only insofar as it sets the price point for mastery of basic marksmanship low - maximizing availabilty and presenting the lowest possible price barrier.
Posted by: flashoverride at August 05, 2011 11:20 PM (8JPcC)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 11:22 PM (veZ9n)
I said carry, not keep at home, on the once per month rule. The short barrel carry guns need time, lots of time.
I would always recommend a coach, and not the gun store guy trying to sell you something or a random range guy with a cool bag.
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:27 PM (7P7Ij)
I just think their is a big gap between being comfortable handling a gun at a range, and drawing it to kill. And their is a big differnce between being able to do so safely with a SA which does require frequent practice, and a DA which much less practice. For those not capable of putting in time at a range to maintain top proficiency in operation of an SA. A DA gives them the ability to safely defend themselves in an unlikely emergency.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:29 PM (GE1+K)
SA need lots of time, DA need far less.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:30 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:31 PM (7P7Ij)
A shotgun forgives trigger jerk. The very first thing an accuracy shooter needs to get rid of, a shotgun will reinforce it.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:33 PM (GE1+K)
"I would always recommend a coach, and not the gun store guy trying to sell you something or a random range guy with a cool bag."
Define coach. Seen all kinds of crap that would baffle the non-shooter with BS that would never fly on a .mil range.
Posted by: flashoverride at August 05, 2011 11:33 PM (8JPcC)
Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at August 05, 2011 11:35 PM (bxiXv)
Agree on issues of battery and safety, hitting anything with a 2" barrel requires time, regardless of action. Not a big fan of shooting .38, but carrying .357 - as was stated earlier, big difference in the little guns.
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:35 PM (7P7Ij)
Posted by: David Gillies at August 05, 2011 11:35 PM (FdBA0)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 11:37 PM (veZ9n)
"A shotgun forgives trigger jerk. The very first thing an accuracy shooter needs to get rid of, a shotgun will reinforce it. "
w00t. Sight alignment, sight picture, breath control, trigger squeeze. If you can only master two, pick sight alignment and trigger squeeze.
Breathe, Relax,Aim, Stop, Squeeze.
Posted by: flashoverride at August 05, 2011 11:38 PM (8JPcC)
Took too long to decide whether or not to buy some cheap Amazon goldbox deal $30 dollar Kodak digital video camera and the deal ended.
The kind of thing that's perfect at $30 bucks, but not a penny more.
Ah well. Saved $30 bucks not getting it. Never owned a video camera, though. *Tear*
Posted by: Robert at August 05, 2011 11:39 PM (4ixH5)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 11:40 PM (veZ9n)
Sure.....until you get it down. Does shooting a short barrel need constant reinforcement to stay reasonably accurate.....No.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:41 PM (GE1+K)
That's tricky. I have a short list from experience. In a new city, I guess you would have to start with NRA certified and local PD recommended. I've known my guys for years, they do remedial training for fed gun carriers who need to requal. Beyond not teaching bad habits, they actually have to be able to teach.
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:42 PM (7P7Ij)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 11:43 PM (veZ9n)
Granted, being a former means I have about a 70%+ chance of detecting range BS... I don't know. I hate the elitist crap nonsense. Samuel Colt didn't make some men equal as long as they trained a certain way a requisite number of times, he made them all equal. A relatively inexperienced shooter in the right place and the right time with minimal instruction has a much greater chance than someone who has missed their self-imposed "quota" and just so happens to be unarmed that day.
Leave it up to me, and I'd make it mandatory in every public school, a minimum of 12 weeks @ 1hr per day. If we're not going to have an effective draft or compulsory service, let's make a nation of riflemen.
Posted by: flashoverride at August 05, 2011 11:45 PM (8JPcC)
"local PD recommended"
I live in Seattle, which means the coach better be at least a paralegal with a speciality in shooting mentally reduced people.
Posted by: flashoverride at August 05, 2011 11:46 PM (8JPcC)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 11:48 PM (veZ9n)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:50 PM (7P7Ij)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:51 PM (7P7Ij)
We can quibble over reasonable accuracy. My cut is man sized at 10yds. You ought not be engaging with a snubby much further anyway for simple civilian self defense. If you aren't someone who is in protection. You ought not need more.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 05, 2011 11:54 PM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Jean at August 05, 2011 11:56 PM (7P7Ij)
Posted by: Andy at August 05, 2011 11:58 PM (veZ9n)
Fine and they hadn't shot in a year and they missed they target in entirety? OK maybe a year is too long. So do they really need to shoot every month to hit at 7 or as I said 10?
I'm gonna call BS on that.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 12:10 AM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Jean at August 06, 2011 12:11 AM (7P7Ij)
Posted by: Andy at August 06, 2011 12:15 AM (veZ9n)
OK your talking about a score zone target. Again how much effort someone puts in is their own accord. An ordinary ho hummer who has no interest in firearms outside of carrying one for protection, you'll be lucky to get them to the range in 3 months. Think more like 6. So yes you recommend that extra inch of barrel. But if it's gonna be a purse gun, you're gonna be ignored. So give them something they can obtain. If you get to the range and can't plant the whole cylinder in the bad guy paper at 10 yds you're not coming often enough. Other than that, stay till you can be reliable at 20 yds, and your done.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 12:17 AM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Jean at August 06, 2011 12:19 AM (7P7Ij)
Well OK. I'm not talking score, I'm talking shots on target. My experience is different. Yes a snubby is hard to hit with. Not that hard. Not can't hit a dude at 10yds hard without practicing every month.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 12:24 AM (GE1+K)
Posted by: Andy at August 06, 2011 12:27 AM (veZ9n)
Posted by: Jean at August 06, 2011 12:29 AM (7P7Ij)
Wait, what? Jean, what are you talking about? Scoring targets? Look, IRL, if you have a snubby, it's close the distance (which the perp has proabably already done) and hold a controlled pattern as you empty the cylinder. Maybe that crap passes for a miniscule portion of LE that still uses revolvers, but a majority uses semis. What the hell? It's not even anachronisitic at this point, it's just for show. The M1911 has bee around since... well, 1911. Any useless showboating LE who clings to a revolver is just being silly at this point.
Posted by: flashoverride at August 06, 2011 12:31 AM (8JPcC)
Posted by: Andy at August 06, 2011 12:33 AM (veZ9n)
And I've got a 4" 44, that I've laid down for as much as a year, I've never hit wider than a 6" circle at 25 yds with it.
There is a difference between how often someone needs to shoot to build proficiency and maintain it. I've mentioned that at least once.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 12:36 AM (GE1+K)
"A" SHIT all you blinkin wanna-bee playing home front protectors..you need training...and FAST! Since most of you M&M's do not know a FUCKING THING ...YES U RUM (BITCH PLAYER) about firearms and the proper use of said..cept CDRM...maybe it's time to do the drilll and TEACH you how the war-craft REALLY...FUCKING WORKS...ACE may NOT approve...so what that boy????
Posted by: Richard at August 06, 2011 12:44 AM (rYbfe)
Posted by: Jean at August 06, 2011 12:44 AM (7P7Ij)
"but find it hard to recommend one to a new shooter who isn't prepared to commit time to it."
Huh. You know, because it might be crap. Maybe you want to teach a *new* shooter such simple crap as sight alignment, sight picture, trigger control, natural respiratory pause, etc. etc. These are things that are slow to go over but easy to practice, even dry firing. If your cops can't hit crap with snubbies, might I suggest it is because they are a) pussies or b) suck or c) have shit instruction?
Posted by: flashoverride at August 06, 2011 12:50 AM (8JPcC)
With 40?
2 inch groups at combat range...and I do the mozembic drill one.one.three..just for the sure stop..and cheer's mate
Posted by: Richard at August 06, 2011 12:51 AM (rYbfe)
I reccomend revolvers not snubbies. And I still think 30 days is a little much for someone not in the business who never expects to use it. All those other quals are for people who actually might expect to use the weapon.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose at August 06, 2011 12:52 AM (GE1+K)
Look
we arg the specs of all handies but the real of the lot is how we handie the long guns and now I ask you to pick the best of your fav's.....
Posted by: Richard at August 06, 2011 12:58 AM (rYbfe)
Posted by: Jean at August 06, 2011 12:59 AM (7P7Ij)
Posted by: flashoverride at August 06, 2011 01:00 AM (8JPcC)
959
Sorry my friend, Have had an M1A with "special" additions and it is for lack of better terms..."A TACK DRIVER!!!!"
Posted by: Richard at August 06, 2011 01:05 AM (rYbfe)
Posted by: Jean at August 06, 2011 01:07 AM (7P7Ij)
"I think you guys are projecting experienced, gun-nut (like those of us arguing this at 5AM) capabilities unto the great unwashed. I don't think you will find a professional instructor who would start a new shooter on a snub .38."
With this I can 100% agree
Posted by: flashoverride at August 06, 2011 01:07 AM (8JPcC)
These are the times we live in.
Men who know weapons, will bide their time knowing their weapons for the reason of food, protection...mostly food..BUT...when the "S" hits the "F" these men WILL use weapons to PROTECT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA..DO YOU FUCKIN M&M's GET THAT? IF YOU DO NOT GET THAT....then you should be hanging out on the lizard drone or the huff-po and fap-fap-fapin your obama-yech-mo..troll-mo we do not wish you dead mo...but just try us one mo ....yo
Posted by: Richard at August 06, 2011 01:25 AM (rYbfe)
WOW?
No one wants to play point on point for fun or favor....you late nighters are fucking limp dick wanna bees...hang your head in shame and post on the libtard sites where you HAVE FRIENDS no doubt...AND,
you suck...GORE-DICK...no less
Posted by: Richard at August 06, 2011 01:41 AM (rYbfe)
Damn link thing isn't working. Anyway, this is a link to an article about China's demanding we cut defense and entitlement spending.
Unexpected!
Posted by: Otis Criblecoblis at August 06, 2011 01:41 AM (fjoLg)
With this I can 1000% agree
Posted by: kindle drm removal at August 06, 2011 01:45 AM (QqFgb)
WTF....Vic?
Over the top MAJOR...I except my play and go to the bed which I have made
still...ggrrrrrrrr
Posted by: Richard at August 06, 2011 01:49 AM (rYbfe)
But I've never dealt with Tiger Direct.
It's such a dinky thing, should I bother?
Posted by: Robert at August 06, 2011 03:19 AM (4ixH5)
Posted by: dananjcon at August 06, 2011 03:28 AM (cU588)
Nowadays it doesn't go into a bucket, it goes into a cooling tank and by the time it gets there, it's about 34 degrees. It is truly magnificent in all ways.
It's technically illegal to sell it, but if you know someone with a dairy, you can usually work out a trade. But don't get caught. The other day, www.naturalnews.com had an article on a private buying club which was getting raw milk and they were busted by three different federal agencies: the FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Dept. of Ag.
Remember that freedom you once had? Forget it. Uncle Sugar <em>owns</em> you.
Posted by: Queen Hotchibobo at August 06, 2011 03:35 AM (XMmZq)
Posted by: dananjcon at August 06, 2011 07:28 AM (cU58
TwiceBlessedMom.
And they are exceptionally nice.
Can't beat great tits and a nice smile, nosiree.
Posted by: Robert at August 06, 2011 03:44 AM (4ixH5)
All I can say is, thank GOD we passed that debt ceiling bill, amirite? To have not passed it would have meant we were going to have our credit rating downgraded!
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at August 06, 2011 03:45 AM (uhAkr)
Howdy, 'rons 'n 'ettes. Just dropped by to wish everybody a good morning before I head off to work.
Y'all have fun.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy at August 06, 2011 03:51 AM (d0Tfm)
So, any recommendations for a first gun for her, I am all ears.
Back up in the 500s I talked about replacing my wife's Wather 9mm. After trying out almost every handgun at a gun show, we settled on the newest model of the Ruger hammerless .38 revolver. It's a 5 round revolver and very easy to use. If it is for concealed carry self defense, I highly recommend it. It's especially good for people new/nervous with handguns. There is no doubt when it is unloaded vice ready to shoot.
It wasn't cheap though, $600 new. But since my wife has a concealed carry permit and I travel so much, it's worth every penny to me. I don't want to worry that she will have any problems pulling it out of her purse and using it.
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