April 06, 2011

Scandi Couple Survives 6 Natural Disasters on Honeymoon
— Genghis

Survived? Or caused?

LetÂ’s examine the apocalyptic facts

”STOCKHOLM (AP) - Honeymoons aren't always easy for newlyweds, but six natural disasters. When Stefan and Erika Svanstrom of Stockholm set out on their 4-month-long honeymoon with their baby girl, ‘Damienette,’ on Dec. 6, they say they got more than they bargained for: Immediately they were stranded in Munich, Germany, due to one of Europe's worst snowstorms, he said. But that was just the beginning.”

Just the beginning indeedÂ…

(Note: The child’s actual name wasn’t provided in the article so a random substitute is being used on this post. –ed)

After leaving most of Western Europe a frozen and desolate wasteland, the familyÂ’s dark itinerary took them to Australia, which received a triple helping of despair:

”After that, he said, they experienced the devastation of a cyclone in Cairns, Australia, and the flooding in Brisbane, and narrowly escaped the bush fires in Perth.”

“Narrowly escaped.” Yes, let’s go with that. Or was it because they already had designs on their next target:

”Just before they arrived in New Zealand, the 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit Christchurch.”

Christchurch. Doubtful it was on their primary hit list. But, the name and all, you see. Irresistible. And since they were in the neighborhood why not do a structure hit before heading off toÂ…

”…Tokyo, they felt Japan's largest temblor since records began, he said "The trembling was horrible and we saw roof tiles fly off the buildings. It was like the buildings were swaying back and forth," said Svanstrom, who also said he survived the devastating tsunami that hit southeast Asia in 2004.”

There it is again. To the fine folks at AP: This word “survived” you keep using? I do not think it means what you think it means. Or was he merely testing the proverbial waters? The couple sounds threatening optimistic about the future:

”For newlyweds "we've certainly experienced more than our fair share of catastrophes in a marriage, but the most important thing is that we're still going strong," he said.”

ThatÂ’s good to hear. CanÂ’t wait to hear what their travel plans are for this year.

ArtistÂ’s Depiction of a Poster I had on My Bedroom Wall When I was 14 and Collected Iron Maiden Albums Which May or May Not (Probably Not) Have Anything Whatsoever to do with the Subject of this Post

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1 Sounds like they had too much time and money on their hands.

Posted by: Vic at April 06, 2011 11:22 AM (M9Ie6)

2 Why the hell can't you take a hint!

Posted by: GOD at April 06, 2011 11:22 AM (RD7QR)

3

    

Posted by: Truman North at April 06, 2011 11:22 AM (8ay4x)

4 I had a poster of Clapton on my wall.  Probably just as relevant!

Posted by: dfbaskwill at April 06, 2011 11:23 AM (71LDo)

5 Scando-trash. Traveling the world spreading disaster.

Lucky they turned down the EU or they would have been part of that disaster also.

Posted by: Marcus at April 06, 2011 11:23 AM (CHrmZ)

6 Did I tell y'all about the snake and the stupid girl with pink hair?

Posted by: Soothsayer at April 06, 2011 11:24 AM (En7xg)

7

And their Ikea dining room table turned out to be made of particleboard.

Posted by: Cicero at April 06, 2011 11:24 AM (QKKT0)

8 4 month long honeymoon? And Europe is broke you say?

Posted by: Brawny Man at April 06, 2011 11:25 AM (TMB3S)

9 I can't imagine how terrifying it must be to be stranded in the Munich airport because of weather.

Posted by: Cicero at April 06, 2011 11:26 AM (QKKT0)

10 They must be raising the Antichrist's bride.

Posted by: Rocks at April 06, 2011 11:26 AM (Q1lie)

11 damn smelly sock

Posted by: JackStraw at April 06, 2011 11:27 AM (TMB3S)

12 I thought Global Warming caused all of that?

Posted by: CUS at April 06, 2011 11:29 AM (wOGfT)

Posted by: Grim Reaper at April 06, 2011 11:30 AM (AxX05)

14 Could we chip in and give them a trip to Iran?

Posted by: Guy Fawkes at April 06, 2011 11:30 AM (Z1jiu)

15 15 I thought Global Warming caused all of that? Posted by: CUS at April 06, 2011 03:29 PM (wOGfT) The swedish translation of Global Warming is Stefan and Erika.

Posted by: GOD at April 06, 2011 11:31 AM (RD7QR)

16

 I had a poster of Heather Thomas Clapton on my wall.

 

Posted by: garrett at April 06, 2011 11:31 AM (AxX05)

17 We hired Great White to play at our reception.

Posted by: Stefan & Erika Svanstrom at April 06, 2011 11:32 AM (QKKT0)

18 And now I've got blasphemous sock fail. Great.

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 11:32 AM (RD7QR)

19 14 They also caused the release of my third chakra. Posted by: ManBearPig at April 06, 2011 03:28 PM (Zs83Q) U need to apologize to the womyns

Posted by: Sons of Mr Tourette at April 06, 2011 11:32 AM (Fr8N6)

20 Filthy, treacherous Scandis! At least the DOOM that hounds them like Joe Btfsplk's jinxes will be visited upon the their own country.

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 11:33 AM (UzjcV)

21 We saw Dimebag Darryl's last show on our first date!

Posted by: Stuffin Erica's Svanstrom at April 06, 2011 11:34 AM (AxX05)

22 I thought Svanstrom was the Gaelic word for DOOM!

Posted by: Fritz at April 06, 2011 11:34 AM (GwPRU)

23 One can only hope they did not get too close to Ashley Judd, or they would be in her new book.

Posted by: ChristyBlinky at April 06, 2011 11:35 AM (FnRYN)

24 I had a poster of Clapton on my wall.  Probably just as relevant!

Posted by: dfbaskwill at April 06, 2011 03:23 PM (71LDo)

I had a poster of Eric Clapner on my wall two!

Posted by: Joycelyn Elders, Ex-Clinton Buttgirl at April 06, 2011 11:35 AM (ZHsNw)

25 Shotgun with a Hobo I will be watching this tonight. Guess who's in it? Stanley Tweedle.

Posted by: Soothsayer at April 06, 2011 11:35 AM (En7xg)

26 "Damienette"

Heh!

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 11:35 AM (UzjcV)

27 CanÂ’t wait to hear what their travel plans are for this year.

Their travel plans should be published on the internet (as a minimum) no less than three months in advance.  By law.

Posted by: Lord of the Fleas at April 06, 2011 11:36 AM (4E+b1)

28 Clapton is Dog.

Posted by: FUBAR at April 06, 2011 11:37 AM (McG46)

29 I'm uncomfortable with being told we are one family by the president and I don't know why, just uncomfortable.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 11:37 AM (k1rwm)

30 All precincts reporting in WI: FruitLoopenburger up by 204 over Prosser

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 11:37 AM (UzjcV)

31
Are we SURE that their name isn't "Gore"?????

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 06, 2011 11:37 AM (9daa6)

32 Speaking of weddings, I overhead some broads in my breakroom discussing how to get the 'Wedding Channel' so they could watch the Royal Wedding and all the goings-on.

I was so glad my fork was plastic. I could have been responsible for doing something very, very bad to those ladies otherwise.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at April 06, 2011 11:38 AM (pLTLS)

33 How does a shotgun use a hobo? Does the hobo designate targets by spitting MD20/20 or something?

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 11:38 AM (RD7QR)

34 Obama would like you visit the White House. Can I say that?

Posted by: nevergiveup at April 06, 2011 11:39 AM (7wmOW)

35 On the honeymoon of my second marriage, we explored the catacombs of Paris.  Much more uplifting than being on the surface.

Posted by: Soona at April 06, 2011 11:39 AM (QMXsk)

36

Clapner, Guy, Cray, and Vaughan -Sweet Home Chicago


Posted by: Fish the Impaler at April 06, 2011 11:40 AM (ZHsNw)

37 37 All precincts reporting in WI: FruitLoopenburger up by 204 over Prosser Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 03:37 PM (UzjcV) The left will now declare that the people have spoken and no recount should be necessary.

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 11:40 AM (RD7QR)

38

How does a shotgun use a hobo?

You missed Maet's post on the Bow Girl, didn't you?

 

Posted by: Stuffin Erica's Svanstrom at April 06, 2011 11:40 AM (AxX05)

39 Posted by: laceyunderalls at April 06, 2011 03:38 PM (pLTLS)

My respect for Wm. has gone up since I read that he isn't going to wear a wedding ring.  Especially since he bears an unfortunate resemblance to Charles.

Posted by: FUBAR at April 06, 2011 11:40 AM (McG46)

40 40
Posted by: laceyunderalls at April 06, 2011 03:38 PM (pLTLS)

Are you telling us that you don't want to see live and in living colour the loveliness personified by Camilla, Princess of Cameltoe? Why ever not?

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 11:41 AM (UzjcV)

41 I call BS on the cover story.

Posted by: Jones at April 06, 2011 11:42 AM (cUNcx)

42
Is it me, or does that middle horseman look like a hooded Ewok?

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 06, 2011 11:42 AM (9daa6)

43 Damn I wish I was armed with that knowledge earlier. I bet I could have made those wimmin cry.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at April 06, 2011 11:43 AM (pLTLS)

44 Are you telling us that you don't want to see live and in living colour the loveliness personified by Camilla, Princess of Cameltoe? Why ever not?

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 03:41 PM (UzjcV)

 

I thought "Horseface" was royal history.

Posted by: Soona at April 06, 2011 11:44 AM (QMXsk)

45

Four months for a honeymoon?  Rich troublemakers, spreading a swath of Scandi destruction everywhere they roam!

It was like the buildings were swaying back and forth," said Svanstrom, who also said he survived the devastating tsunami that hit southeast Asia in 2004.”

Oh come ON.  No one is that (un)lucky.  If what the guy says is true then they really are a walking, talking Apocalypse.  Either that, or someone is prevaricating about the bush. 

Posted by: MWR at April 06, 2011 11:45 AM (4df7R)

46 All that is missing is a narrow escape from Somali pirates. I can't believe they didnt book a sailing trip around the African horn.

Posted by: lauren at April 06, 2011 11:45 AM (eUmIE)

47 Doo doo doo - this is an alert for Southern Florida and the Florida Keys. Doo doo doo - this is a Svarnstrom alert for Suthern Florida, the Svarnstrom family will be arriving in Suthern Florida on June 14th, please take action accordingly. FEMA personnel will be on standby. Doo doo doo.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at April 06, 2011 11:47 AM (bxiXv)

48 That Scandi couple bullshitting about surviving narrow escapes during their four month tour? Yep! Relatives of mine!

Posted by: Dick BloominOnionStall, junior Senator from CT at April 06, 2011 11:48 AM (UzjcV)

49  All that is missing is a narrow escape from Somali pirates. I can't believe they didnt book a sailing trip around the African horn.

Posted by: lauren at April 06, 2011 03:45 PM (eUmIE)

 

Or a hiking trip along the Iran/Iraq border.  Been done?  Okay, how about a Libyan beach tour.

Posted by: Soona at April 06, 2011 11:48 AM (QMXsk)

50 Is it still a  honeymoon if you bring the baby?

Posted by: lauren at April 06, 2011 11:48 AM (eUmIE)

51 Is it still a  honeymoon if you bring the baby?

I thought the same thing. But I didn't even want to read on - the last story I read about a Scandinavian man and baby involved him trying to breastfeed it.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at April 06, 2011 11:50 AM (pLTLS)

52 Does this hokum fit anywhere into the "Hiking the Appalachian Trail" narrative?

Posted by: Dick BloominOnionStall, junior Senator from CT at April 06, 2011 11:51 AM (UzjcV)

53 soona, about those Parisian catacombs, the story would have been better if you claimed to have narrowly escaped the undead living underground.

Posted by: lauren at April 06, 2011 11:52 AM (eUmIE)

54 Possibly the baby is the Anti-Christ?  Just tossing it out there.

Posted by: MWR at April 06, 2011 11:53 AM (4df7R)

55 Finally a smart energy policy:

Cuba on Tuesday announced plans to drill five deepwater oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico beginning this summer, expressing confidence that its efforts will be rewarded with major new energy finds.

Posted by: Guy Fawkes at April 06, 2011 11:53 AM (Z1jiu)

56 37 All precincts reporting in WI: FruitLoopenburger up by 204 over Prosser

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 03:37 PM (UzjcV)

As a steeler fan, I figured those WI mfers were dumbasses.  This proves it.

Fk Green Bay.

Posted by: tangonine at April 06, 2011 11:54 AM (x3YFz)

57 did the earth rebel after he tried to pee standing up?

Posted by: dudeinsantacruz at April 06, 2011 11:54 AM (Tbnj8)

58 Erika, my good friend! I gave her earthquake inside her thighs as wedding gift as it is Swedish tradition and Stefan said okay. They survived because they did not come to America and get killed by racist teabaggers, worse than any tsumani.

Posted by: Sven Hjartssen at April 06, 2011 11:55 AM (bN5ZU)

59 The surname Svanström is a Swedish compound svans-ström, meaning "river of the swans".

Posted by: filthy Scandi facts - putting knowledge to the washed since 1704! at April 06, 2011 11:55 AM (UzjcV)

60 At least Vince wasn't on the same plane with the newlyweds.  She could have lost her eggs.

Posted by: mpfs at April 06, 2011 11:56 AM (iYbLN)

61 67 The surname Svanström is a Swedish compound svans-ström, meaning "river of the swans". Posted by: filthy Scandi facts - putting knowledge to the washed since 1704! at April 06, 2011 03:55 PM (UzjcV) Are you sure it doesn't mean "couple who bring devastation along with their demon baby"?

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 11:56 AM (RD7QR)

62 62
Possibly the baby is the Anti-Christ?  Just tossing it out there.
Posted by: MWR at April 06, 2011 03:53 PM (4df7R)

Hello! Damienette?

Posted by: cap'n obvious at April 06, 2011 11:57 AM (UzjcV)

63 soona, about those Parisian catacombs, the story would have been better if you claimed to have narrowly escaped the undead living underground.

Posted by: lauren at April 06, 2011 03:52 PM (eUmIE)

 

We're talking about Paris here.  I was escaping the undead hordes.

Posted by: Soona at April 06, 2011 11:57 AM (QMXsk)

64

They must be friends of Al Gore.

 

Posted by: Veeshir at April 06, 2011 11:57 AM (aFnZ8)

65
O/T

"I'll kill myself first."

-John Edwards

Threatening suicide if facing jail.  Good riddance.

Posted by: Fish the Impaler at April 06, 2011 11:57 AM (ZHsNw)

66 soona, about those Parisian catacombs, the story would have been better if you claimed to have narrowly escaped the undead living underground.

Or a run-in with some disfigured organ-playing madman.

Posted by: Waterhouse at April 06, 2011 11:58 AM (YvNBz)

67 69 67 The surname Svanström is a Swedish compound svans-ström, meaning "river of the swans".
Posted by: filthy Scandi facts - putting knowledge to the washed since 1704! at April 06, 2011 03:55 PM (UzjcV)


Although I knew it was not to be (HT: my filthy Scandi heritage), I had hoped the name really translated to "shitstorm".

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 11:59 AM (UzjcV)

68 I don't think they "survived" any of those events, they weren't ever in the wrong place at the wrong time!

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at April 06, 2011 11:59 AM (9eDbm)

69 O/T:  boner just made an excellent comment to the media about the president's own debt commission.

Also, so many sites have put out stuff about the budget, good solid stuff, pointing out places that can be cut and huge redundancies.  Maybe boner can mention them next.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 11:59 AM (k1rwm)

70

Eeeeevil Scandi's wreaking havoc, death and destruction through out the land.

 

 

Posted by: dananjcon at April 06, 2011 12:00 PM (pr+up)

71 O/T:  Miss Marple, I left you a link on the beck thread.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:01 PM (k1rwm)

72 After we  were deported from left Japan, we decided to visit some distant relatives of ours in Madison Wisconsin. The folks simply mobbed us there. Very 'enthusiastic' crowds. And did I mention that we stayed over to watch an American election while we were there?

Posted by: Stefan & Erika Svanstrom at April 06, 2011 12:01 PM (6rX0K)

73 So let's all chip in and buy them a ticket to Tehran.

Posted by: andycanuck at April 06, 2011 12:02 PM (Y1DZt)

74 Four month honeymoon? Really?

Posted by: g at April 06, 2011 12:03 PM (LJBsr)

75 sheesh it's all in the name, doesn't "strom" mean something like as in maelstrom?   People used to be named that way.  So everyone would know to politely avoid you.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:03 PM (k1rwm)

76

Meh...Genghis, I collected Maiden albums as well as hobo pelts and the panties off the close line of the girl next door so your ok in my book.

 

Posted by: dananjcon at April 06, 2011 12:03 PM (pr+up)

77 "I'll kill myself first."

-John Edwards

Threatening suicide if facing jail.  Good riddance.

Posted by: Fish the Impaler

 

Don't be so quick. I'll then file a wrongful death suit.

Posted by: Zombie-elect John Edwards at April 06, 2011 12:04 PM (6rX0K)

78 Or a run-in with some disfigured organ-playing madman.

Posted by: Waterhouse at April 06, 2011 03:58 PM (YvNBz)

 

That's what my wife was up against. 

Posted by: Soona at April 06, 2011 12:04 PM (QMXsk)

79

Any updates from the cheese head state?? I've actually been doing work today.

 

Posted by: dananjcon at April 06, 2011 12:05 PM (pr+up)

80 And then it was off to Africa! I wanted to see the sands of the desert, but of course, my viking maiden wanted her chocolate fix, so anyhoo, we paid a quick visit to Libya ( flights there seem to be somewhat sktechy now) and then it was off to the Ivory Coast.

Posted by: Stefan & Erika Svanstrom at April 06, 2011 12:06 PM (6rX0K)

81 I can't stop weeping about John Edwards, aka PonyBoy, possibly having jail time. What about his haircuts? Oh, that's right, Barky said no haircuts.

Posted by: ChristyBlinky at April 06, 2011 12:07 PM (FnRYN)

82 Somebody said upthread that the DemonRate was ahead by about 200 votes with all precincts counted.

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 12:07 PM (RD7QR)

83

Geez, the lame excuses a woman will come up with for refusing to put out:

I have a headache.

We're stranded in the airport terminal.

I'm too tired.

Our hotel is about to be washed into the sea.

I'm not in the mood.

The earthquake is causing the roof to collapse.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at April 06, 2011 12:07 PM (SY2Kh)

84 63 Finally a smart energy policy:

Cuba on Tuesday announced plans to drill five deepwater oil wells in the Gulf of Mexico beginning this summer, expressing confidence that its efforts will be rewarded with major new energy finds.

Posted by: Guy Fawkes at April 06, 2011 03:53 PM (Z1jiu)

The commie is letting the commies take our fookin oil!

**spit**

Posted by: dananjcon at April 06, 2011 12:08 PM (pr+up)

85 DemonRat, not DemonRate. Time to go home.

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 12:08 PM (RD7QR)

86 Given their record, my guess is they were secrets guests of Obama's also.

Posted by: Marcus at April 06, 2011 12:08 PM (CHrmZ)

87
Who frickn' takes a kid on a honeymoon?

Posted by: Dr. Varno at April 06, 2011 12:08 PM (QMtmy)

88 87
Any updates from the cheese head state?? I've actually been doing work today
.Posted by: dananjcon at April 06, 2011 04:05 PM (pr+up)

See 37

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 12:08 PM (UzjcV)

89 OT: Listening to a bit more of the Budget Comm.'s mark-up of the budget bill. A verbal fight had to be broken-up RE the Medicare ads run last yr. Also, the Dems have dubbed the bill "The Road to Ruin", claiming that budget cuts and pro-growth policies will bankrupt the country. I have yet to hear an intelligent argument for Keynesian theory on this committee.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:08 PM (UO6+e)

90 90 Somebody said upthread that the DemonRate was ahead by about 200 votes with all precincts counted.

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 04:07 PM (RD7QR)

**shutter**gag**shutter**

Posted by: dananjcon at April 06, 2011 12:10 PM (pr+up)

91 And then it was off to Africa! I wanted to see the sands of the desert, but of course, my viking maiden wanted her chocolate fix, so anyhoo, we paid a quick visit to Libya ( flights there seem to be somewhat sktechy now) and then it was off to the Ivory Coast.

Posted by: Stefan & Erika Svanstrom at April 06, 2011 04:06 PM (6rX0K)

 

Next stop is Israel.  We can't wait to see the Mount in Jerusalem.

Posted by: Stephan and Erika at April 06, 2011 12:10 PM (QMXsk)

92

I liked the old scandi's, you know the Vikings, they spread death and destruction the old-fashioned way.... and it was good.

but these new Marxo-scandi's really piss me off, if you are going to spread death and destruction I simply must insist that you do it with a Battle axe and a horned helmet.

harumph!

Posted by: Shoey at April 06, 2011 12:11 PM (473WA)

93
Geez, the lame excuses a woman will come up with for refusing to put out:

It's not lame when you don't want a pink muscle pounding your taco.  I prefer a more feminine touch, like say Miss Shepard Smith.

Posted by: Rosie O'Donnell, Taco Licker at April 06, 2011 12:11 PM (ZHsNw)

94 90 Somebody said upthread that the DemonRate was ahead by about 200 votes with all precincts counted.

Pretty sure they'll conveniently find more; if they don't, it means they just made enough to win.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:12 PM (UO6+e)

95

I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground
Will things ever be the same again?
It's the final countdown...

Posted by: Dr. Varno at April 06, 2011 12:12 PM (QMtmy)

96

but these new Marxo-scandi's really piss me off, if you are going to spread death and destruction I simply must insist that you do it with a Battle axe and a horned helmet.

harumph!

Posted by: Shoey

We did use a Capital One ® card. Does that count?

Posted by: Stefan & Erika Svanstrom at April 06, 2011 12:13 PM (6rX0K)

97 Stefan and Erika Svanstrom are bad news.
... where are they going next ... maybe I can short something there

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at April 06, 2011 12:13 PM (tvs2p)

98 97
I have yet to hear an intelligent argument for Keynesian theory on this committee.
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 04:08 PM (UO6+e)

When are you people going to give up on that? He's shown us his birth certificate! Are you dense? Are you obtuse? What more does he have to ...

It's Keynesian, not Kenyan

What?

Posted by: lib at Jon Stewart's fapfest at April 06, 2011 12:14 PM (UzjcV)

99

Next stop is Israel.  We can't wait to see the Mount in Jerusalem.

Posted by: Stephan and Erika at April 06, 2011 04:10 PM (QMXsk)

Ah, only then will the circle of death be complete 

 http://tinyurl.com/nexh9


 

Posted by: dananjcon at April 06, 2011 12:14 PM (pr+up)

100 97 OT: Listening to a bit more of the Budget Comm.'s mark-up of the budget bill. A verbal fight had to be broken-up RE the Medicare ads run last yr. Also, the Dems have dubbed the bill "The Road to Ruin", claiming that budget cuts and pro-growth policies will bankrupt the country. I have yet to hear an intelligent argument for Keynesian theory on this committee.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 04:08 PM (UO6+e)

I just went on a conspiracy blog and they have an interesting take on all of this

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:15 PM (k1rwm)

101 Once the baby comes along the honeymoon is over, wonder what their secret is?

Posted by: lauren at April 06, 2011 12:15 PM (eUmIE)

102 Who frickn' takes a kid on a honeymoon?

Posted by: Dr. Varno at April 06, 2011 04:08 PM (QMtmy)

 

Well, you know.  They probably couldn't afford a babysitter.

Posted by: Soona at April 06, 2011 12:15 PM (QMXsk)

103 104

but these new Marxo-scandi's really piss me off, if you are going to spread death and destruction I simply must insist that you do it with a Battle axe and a horned helmet.

harumph!

Posted by: Shoey

We did use a Capital One ® card. Does that count?

Posted by: Stefan & Erika Svanstrom at April 06, 2011 04:13 PM (6rX0K)

 

did you gouge out someones eye with said credit card? because that would make it better.

Posted by: Shoey at April 06, 2011 12:15 PM (473WA)

104
I welcome Stefan and Erika Svanstrom into my home.  Stefan will bonefish with my pal Johnny in the Keys, and Erika will bonefish with me at home in Orlando.  I'm partial to blonds.

Posted by: Tiger Woods at April 06, 2011 12:16 PM (ZHsNw)

105 4 months?  Honeymoon with a baby?  These people make me sick.

Posted by: california red at April 06, 2011 12:16 PM (7uWb8)

106 I just went on a conspiracy blog and they have an interesting take on all of this Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 04:15 PM (k1rwm) Annnnnnnnnd?

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 12:16 PM (RD7QR)

107 Once the baby comes along the honeymoon is over, wonder what their secret is?

Posted by: lauren

 

We are so passionate, we make the earth move.

Posted by: Stefan & Erika Svanstrom at April 06, 2011 12:16 PM (6rX0K)

108 "can I just suggest that we stop taking mind altering drugs before coming on this show".....just said by hannity's guest in an argument with a Bo flack...

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:17 PM (k1rwm)

109 114 I just went on a conspiracy blog and they have an interesting take on all of this

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 04:15 PM (k1rwm)


Annnnnnnnnd?

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 04:16 PM (RD7QR)

I can't say, sorry, would be a "rumor" and after today I'll never post another "rumor" on here again.  But, it's fascinating and terrifying at the same time, if true.  Sad part is, it makes sense when you read it and that's not good.  (hint, there are only two conspiracy sites mentioned on here, that's how I found them, so go look, maybe you'll be willing to share)

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:19 PM (k1rwm)

110
Once the baby comes along the honeymoon is over, wonder what their secret is?

Posted by: lauren

Improvise!  You flip her over.

Posted by: The Hedgehog, Ron Jeremy at April 06, 2011 12:19 PM (ZHsNw)

111

This make-up of Budget really reinforces the differences between the fiscal conservatives and the liberals. A majority of the Republican side is comprised of fiscal conservatives who actually understand economics and can make arguments against the squawking from the Democrats. They don't shout or use stereotypes; they present facts and well-reasoned arguments. So right now they're discussing the fact that increases in education spending have not translated to positive results, as contrasted with the Dems' emotional arguments about children not getting their school books.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:20 PM (UO6+e)

112 If the honeymoon is over after a baby comes along how come so many people aren't only children?

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:20 PM (k1rwm)

113

Posted by: Sven Hjartssen at April 06, 2011 03:55 PM (bN5ZU)

Ummm..your stupid faux troll shit is way beyond its expiration date

Posted by: Guy who is tired of douche bags at April 06, 2011 12:21 PM (AnTyA)

114 OT but funny stuff.

The Dems in OH, true to form, are throwing one helluva snitfit over the passage of SB5. They're working on a recall petition of Kasich.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at April 06, 2011 12:21 PM (pLTLS)

115 From WI: Kloppy declares victory with 204 vote lead.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:22 PM (UO6+e)

116 Maybe look at the Department of Education (it's nearly a bank for gosh sakes) and stuff being funded through Defense which has nothing to do with defense but they figure the republicans won't even look there.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:23 PM (k1rwm)

117 Scratch that - it's not a petition. Under OH law, it can only be done by a bill. Even more comical, the Republicans own the House. Good luck with that assholes.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at April 06, 2011 12:23 PM (pLTLS)

118 119
So right now they're discussing the fact that increases in education spending have not translated to positive results, as contrasted with the Dems' emotional arguments about children not getting their school books.
Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 04:20 PM (UO6+e)

Not ten years ago, when our son was in middle school, he came home after the first day of classes not with his books, but with a fundraising form. Chock full of eco-friendly crap ... like wrapping paper.

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 12:23 PM (UzjcV)

119 U.S. House: Vote on the Energy Tax Prevention Act soon

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:24 PM (UO6+e)

120

I can't say, sorry, would be a "rumor" and after today I'll never post another "rumor" on here again.  But, it's fascinating and terrifying at the same time, if true.  Sad part is, it makes sense when you read it and that's not good.  (hint, there are only two conspiracy sites mentioned on here, that's how I found them, so go look, maybe you'll be willing to share)

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 04:19 PM (k1rwm)

 

Okay.  I read it.  Yes, it's scary.  Now I want to hear your take on it.

Posted by: Soona at April 06, 2011 12:24 PM (QMXsk)

121 @123 Yep, it's a miracle.

Posted by: lauren at April 06, 2011 12:24 PM (eUmIE)

122 It was brent and tamra debating on hannity.  Never heard of either of them but brent sure said a mouthful.

It's so sad when people go out there with just talking points and have no idea what they are talking about.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:25 PM (k1rwm)

123 Not ten years ago, when our son was in middle school, he came home after the first day of classes not with his books, but with a fundraising form. Chock full of eco-friendly crap ... like wrapping paper.

Posted by: ya2daup

 

My kids go to public school. I went to Catholic school. They get more fund raising junk than I ever did. And in most cases, the cause is the PTA, not anything specific.

Posted by: Blue Hen at April 06, 2011 12:26 PM (6rX0K)

124 A lot of schools are going to the ipad.  Giving them out to each student and having books online.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:26 PM (k1rwm)

125 for those who may have missed this.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:28 PM (k1rwm)

126 All I see is a post on Zero Hedge about how Bernanke is lying to Congress about QE. Well of course he is! It isn't going to work and we're going to face horrendous consequences as a result.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:28 PM (UO6+e)

127 Speaking of disasters ...

Donald Trump sent Nancy Pelosi warm wishes when she was sworn in as House Speaker in January 2007, praising her as "the best" in a personal note.

Trump, who’s now mulling a Republican run for president, penned the note on a copy of a New York Times article that chronicled Pelosi's swearing-in, and wrote, "Nancy — you're the best. Congrats. Donald," according to sources familiar with the missive.

This is some sort of "straight" line isn't it ?

"you're the best" what ?

"you're the best" example of botox gone wrong

"you're the best" example of the "Peter Principle"


Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at April 06, 2011 12:28 PM (tvs2p)

128 131
Posted by: Blue Hen at April 06, 2011 04:26 PM (6rX0K)

I don't recall for which group the fundraising was intended, but the company's schtick was that they were offering eco-friendly items. BTW, he didn't get issued books until the second day of classes. Priorities, you know.

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 12:29 PM (UzjcV)

129 Is prosser asking for a recount?

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:31 PM (k1rwm)

130 Debbie Wasserman-Shultz is now talking about how critical bio-med cuts will be made, and of course she'll play the card about her own health. They all also keep talking about the need for cuts but they only ever mention defense.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:31 PM (UO6+e)

131


Maybe Rick Steves can do a travelogue with them.

 And then fall into a volcano.

Posted by: Dr. Varno at April 06, 2011 12:32 PM (QMtmy)

132 OT - The ShamWow chronicles continue:

ShamWow: But Wait, There's More...

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at April 06, 2011 12:32 PM (c0A3e)

133

Okay.  I read it.  Yes, it's scary.  Now I want to hear your take on it.

Posted by: Soona at April 06, 2011 04:24 PM (QMXsk)

How about letting the rest of the class in on the site in question? Thank you.

Posted by: Sgt. Fury at April 06, 2011 12:33 PM (BPl2/)

134 Oops, can't read dates - that story is 2 years old.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at April 06, 2011 12:33 PM (c0A3e)

135  for those who may have missed this.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 04:28 PM (k1rwm)

 

We laugh, but he'd be exponentially better than the fuckwad we have now. 

Posted by: Soona at April 06, 2011 12:34 PM (QMXsk)

136 Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 04:31 PM (UO6+e)

where are you listening?   It is frightening how divergent their views actually are.  The dems aren't dumb so I keep thinking they have information that the republicans don't have.  I mean it's a simple argument, very easy to understand and they are almost deliberate in their lack of understanding so then you have to think "what do they know that we don't know (we being the republicans) that would so alter their thinking in this way?

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:34 PM (k1rwm)

137

Piven and Lerner joining forces to recruit youth at National Teach. Wouldn't be the least be surprised if it was true.

Add.: D W-S invoked her own health, as usual.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:34 PM (UO6+e)

138 Debbie Wasserman-Shultz is now talking about how critical bio-med cuts will be made, and of course she'll play the card about her own health. They all also keep talking about the need for cuts but they only ever mention defense.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby

 

Wished for response:

1.We're referring to the budget of the US, not merely Whatshername-Schultz

2. The time for vague attacks on defense spending is long past. The Dems need to compose a budget that can actually be scored on its own merits, and which does not include bribes, follow up bills (doctor fix fee restoration) or dodgy accounting.

3. A good starting point would be an explanation as to why the Dem budget is over six months late.

Posted by: Blue Hen at April 06, 2011 12:37 PM (6rX0K)

139 I mean when you are a kid and your parents give you an allowance, you have a certain amount of money to spend.  If you blow the part for lunch on ice cream in the beginning of the week you learn quickly that's not a good thing.  You can't say "can I have another allowance, so you just don't eat lunch and learn from it".  So did all the parents of these dems just give them a second allowance?

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 12:37 PM (k1rwm)

140

144 where are you listening?  [...]

Afternoon Budget Mark-Up

Morning Budget Mark-Up

It was dull until they started getting more energy. Also glad I'm allowed to listen as long as I use head-phones.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:37 PM (UO6+e)

141 144
The dems aren't dumb so I keep thinking they have information that the republicans don't have.  I mean it's a simple argument, very easy to understand and they are almost deliberate in their lack of understanding so then you have to think "what do they know that we don't know (we being the republicans) that would so alter their thinking in this way?
Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 04:34 PM (k1rwm)

They aren't dumb. Their thinking isn't altered. They have a monomaniacal thirst for power and will discard or subvert facts to attain that goal.

They are malevolent and evil. Get used to it.

Posted by: ya2daup at April 06, 2011 12:38 PM (UzjcV)

142 Add.: D W-S invoked her own health, as usual. Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 04:34 PM (UO6+e) Hmm, I guess that's why she always looks like the skeleton on the Lynard Skynard albums.

Posted by: joncelli at April 06, 2011 12:39 PM (RD7QR)

143
Debbie Wasserman-Shultz is now talking about how critical bio-med cuts will be made, and of course she'll play the card about her own health.




She should wash her hair and douche more than once a month.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 06, 2011 12:41 PM (9daa6)

144

The way the mark-up works is that the Dems are allotted 9-10min to offer their amendments, then Chairman Ryan either asks if there is any Republican to respond or he responds himself. After that, they do the yeas and nays, then take a vote. Almost all of them are 22-16 no, which means that both sides are entrenched and voting for their respective side.

/Only been listening for a short time and I've only heard one Republican response which was slightly weak.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:42 PM (UO6+e)

145

The next time that "curious" posts something that isn't based entirely on conversations with phantasms will be the first time.

Seriously, curious, if you're gonna post a variation of the same theme dozens of times every single day, would it kill you to learn how to write an interesting sentence?

Posted by: Lincolntf at April 06, 2011 12:44 PM (xMT+4)

146
She should wash her hair and douche more than once a month.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 06, 2011 04:41 PM (9daa6)

Douching a Wooly Bully is very difficult and dangerous.

Posted by: Fish the Impaler at April 06, 2011 12:44 PM (ZHsNw)

147
Douching a Wooly Bully is very difficult and dangerous.





I'm not sure I want to hear about how you know that......

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 06, 2011 12:46 PM (9daa6)

148 Debbie Wasserman-Shultz is now talking about how critical bio-med cuts will be made, and of course she'll play the card about her own health. They all also keep talking about the need for cuts but they only ever mention defense.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby

 What about ...

Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies!
Rivers and seas boiling!
Forty years of darkness!
Earthquakes, volcanoesÂ…
The dead rising from the grave!
Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together.

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at April 06, 2011 12:46 PM (tvs2p)

149 She just got smacked about funding being increased 300%. Too bad you have no real answer, little attack poodle.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:49 PM (UO6+e)

150

miss80s said : Debbie Wasserman-Shultz is now talking about how critical bio-med cuts will be made, and of course she'll play the card about her own health

Did anyone bring up the fact that Obama will greatly reduce innovation ? why should others put their neck on the line financially when they won't be appropriately rewarded?

Posted by: willow at April 06, 2011 12:50 PM (h+qn8)

151 She just got smacked about funding being increased 300%. Too bad you have no real answer, little attack poodle.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 04:49 PM (UO6+e)

gasp, that's the first time I've seen you angry.

you're an amazing woman, i admire you wish i had a son that was smart enough to stalk you  (in a good way)

Posted by: willow at April 06, 2011 12:52 PM (h+qn8)

152

Debbie Wasserman-Shultz

Now thats one kinky-haired bitch! 

Posted by: Rosanne Rosanna Danna at April 06, 2011 12:53 PM (pr+up)

153

159 I've been angry before, but she especially pushes my buttons.

Also, thank you for the compliment.

Posted by: Miss'80sBaby at April 06, 2011 12:55 PM (UO6+e)

154 wc

Posted by: willow at April 06, 2011 12:57 PM (h+qn8)

155 153

The next time that "curious" posts something that isn't based entirely on conversations with phantasms will be the first time.

Seriously, curious, if you're gonna post a variation of the same theme dozens of times every single day, would it kill you to learn how to write an interesting sentence?

Posted by: Lincolntf at April 06, 2011 04:44 PM (xMT+4)

ok, I've had enough.  I have contributed here for quite a while.  I have always linked.  I have, on occasion, tried to tell you what is going on among my friends, most of whom are lib dems cause I feel otherwise many of you are living in your own little conservative/republican bubbles.  maybe I'll go back to my old site.  Thanks to all of you for all your kindnesses this past year.

Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 01:06 PM (k1rwm)

156 147 [...] So did all the parents of these dems just give them a second allowance?
Posted by: curious at April 06, 2011 04:37 PM (k1rwm)

Allowance?  Their parents just gave them a debit card and told them to go for it, there will always be money in the account to cover debts.

Posted by: soulpile is... expendable at April 06, 2011 01:19 PM (gH+Hj)

157 curious? you add another perspective, unless ace asks you to hush, (he has me) just roll with it, maybe tighten up your comments (not that i'm good at that either). o hell , just hang tough, this is a tough room. you know that.

Posted by: willow at April 06, 2011 01:28 PM (h+qn8)

158 Puhleeze!

I'll see your Iron Maiden and raise you one Molly Hatchet.

Posted by: South Carolina Debutante Coterie at April 06, 2011 06:19 PM (piMMO)

159 ANYBODY KNOW WHERE I COULD GET A HIGH QUALITY LACE WIG FOR A LOW LOW PRICE, BY ANY CHANCE?

Posted by: SKYNET at April 06, 2011 10:03 PM (D6Uk6)

160 good!!!!!!!!1

Posted by: chen1010ten at April 06, 2011 10:48 PM (jWd7/)

161

thank you  share!!!

Posted by: chen1010ten at April 06, 2011 10:50 PM (jWd7/)

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