1 Lurker lurks first?

2 And.... second maybe?

3

More FDR 1936 strategy

Only this time Obama has a new voting bloc to bribe with your money.

Obama will use his executive authority to provide student loan relief in two ways.

First, he will accelerate a measure passed by Congress that reduces the maximum repayment on student loans from 15 percent of discretionary income annually to 10 percent. The White House wants it to go into effect in 2012, instead of 2014. In addition, the White House says the remaining debt would be forgiven after 20 years, instead of 25. About 1.6 million borrowers could be affected.

Second, he will allow borrowers who have loans from both the Family Education Loan Program and a direct loan from the government to consolidate them into one loan. The consolidated loan would be up to a half percentage point less. This could affect 5.8 million more borrowers.

What authority?

4 Only because after 5 attempts couldn't get pixy to accept the post.

5

“Executive authority” to change a law passed by Congress? Uh, let me check my copy of the Constitution. I don’t find that in Article II. Keep in mind this “student loan forgiveness” shit was passed when the commies had complete control. Let me see, if I know that all debt is forgiven in 25 years how hard am I going to go to pay it back?

6

On this day in 1881 “I’m your Huckleberry" became a slogan when the gunfight at OK Corral occurred. From a distance of 6 feet 30 shots were fired in 30 seconds and only two people were killed.

7

Elizabeth Warren takes "credit" for the OWS flakes

Tell me folks from MA, how can anyone this stupid get elected in MA? We had Alvin Greene here, but nobody gave him a serious chance and he became a national joke. This scrunt is a joke but she is likely to win.

8 It takes a while for the coffee to kick in for Pixy's hamsters, Vic. BTW, how're you feeling?

9

F&F has come out full bore anti-Perry this morning. He only came out with his “flat tax” because of Cain. No credit for the fact that he advocated it in his book years ago. Piss on these Romneybots at Fox.

But we have nothing to worry about. Dick Morris says Romney is the one who will get it because he will get that all important “independent” voter. Based on his record of predictions we have nothing to worry about.

10 Feeling good. But will be leaving in about half and hour for my second chemo session in the "city".

11

And thatÂ’s about it. Not much out there today. We beat it all up yesterday.

12 Had an interesting conversation with a friend who is like-minded politically with me and my libbo wife, re the OWS movement and the economy. A few things struck me; first, as we went into detail and specifics about how government regulation vis a vis CORE and Fannie/Freddy caused the 2008 crash, all she could do was rant about deregulation, fat cat bankers who took bonuses and how 1% control 99% However, I did take note that when she railed about how government is in the pocket of big business, for the first time she neglected to specifically attack Republicans and conservatives. She didn't specifically put the D's and R's together by name, but she did not mention political parties at all. Considering that she is a professor at a major northeast university, this to me is significant and perhaps a bellwether of things to come. Heh!

13 Good morning! I'm thinking he's using his authority as Bringer of Light and Spender of Cash We Don't Have.

14

RIP. Songwriter/ producer Paul Leka, who co-wrote "Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye," died of lung cancer at 68.

Wonder what they'll sing at the funeral. 

15 A lot of the laws passed recently have given the executive branch discretion on changing certain aspects of the laws.  Look at all the discretion given to Sebelius in Obamacare. 

16

Mitt is a Dem. And Obama is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure.

Just so you know.

17 only two people were killed.

I've been to Tombstone (stationed nearby), and those cowboys don't even use live ammo.  Two accidental deaths in one show would be news, but not worth a whole movie.

18

However, I did take note that when she railed about how government is in the pocket of big business, for the first time she neglected to specifically attack Republicans and conservatives.

I had a similar conversation with one of my musician buddies like that a few months ago, railing about how big business was in bed with politicians, implying Pubbies without mentioning them specificially. When I asked if he meant the way Obama was in bed with GE, the look on his face was, as they say, priceless.

Stammering ensued.

19 LOL, I also suspect the two people who were killed were killed with the shotgun by Doc Holliday. I do have to admit everybody except Wyatt Earp was wounded.

But 6 feet apart????

20 Considering that she is a professor at a major northeast university, this to me is significant and perhaps a bellwether of things to come.

Heh! Posted by: J.J. Sefton
..............
Yes.. the one advantage of the OWS kooks is that they are forcing libs to admit how really bad Obama, and more importantly a Dem Congress, has been for the country.

Could that sentiment translates into libs staying home next election?  Let's hope so.

21 Best wishes, Vic. And Moki. And Vince Flynn, too.

22 Posted by: BackwardsBoy at October 26, 2011 07:07 AM (d0Tfm) No matter what happens, the die hards will never, ever, ever, in a billion, billion years believe that their ideology is wrong. It's always the messenger or the failings of "the masses" to get behind it. Hence, gordian knots of the most intricate webs of pretzel logic will be hurled at you. And in the end, when that fails, they'll just explain "STFU, that's why!" Double heh-heh!

23 Bush Sr and Bush Jr are RINO.

24 23 Bush Sr and Bush Jr are RINO. Posted by: Marco at October 26, 2011 07:14 AM (t4YF+) Sun Rises in East. Film at 11.

25 So SCOAMF had a big confab will Hollywood big-wigs about helping shape the "messaging" going forward. G-d bless tail gunner Joe McCarthy. He may have been loud and crude, but he sure as hell was right.

26 Hope your chemo goes well Vic. Docs/Surgeons are mostly progressive Obama supporters these days.

27

Hence, gordian knots of the most intricate webs of pretzel logic will be hurled at you. And in the end, when that fails, they'll just explain "STFU, that's why!"

Throw in a heaping helping of immaturity (OWSers), willful ignorance, lefty indoctrination (thanks, Fresh Prince of Bill Ayers), MFM malfeasance, and a lack of life experience from trust fund babies and you have the perfect recipe for America today.

We are well and truly boned.

28 What authority?

Posted by: Vic at October 26, 2011 06:57 AM (YdQQY)

Because I WON. And I want to win again.

29 But 6 feet apart???? Posted by: Vic at October 26, 2011 07:08 AM (YdQQY) Bad aim, shaky hands, lousy guns or a combination of all the above.

30 We are well and truly boned. Posted by: BackwardsBoy at October 26, 2011 07:18 AM (d0Tfm) Not so sure about that... yet. Despite all you say, there is still an overwhelming majority of people in this country who are conservatives. Thank G-d for the intertubes and talk radio - while we still have it!

31 Did you just quote Toto at me? The band, not the dog?

32 Thanks all. Gotta go now. These damn sessions last from 8:30 until 13:30 after which I get to wear the damn pump until Friday when I have to drive back over to have them remove it.

This is teh suck, but I guess it beats the alternative. Hope moki doesn't have to go through it. Anyway time to go. Be back some time this afternoon.

33

 Despite all you say, there is still an overwhelming majority of people in this country who are conservatives.

Yeah, things are creepily similar to Jimmah Cahtah's Reign of Error. That was bad enough to wake up even the most somnambulent.

Things are worse this time. Carter was inept, SCOAMF is deliberate.

And with that, I'm off to the salt mine. Y'all have fun and try not to trash the place.

34 Morning to all. Vic, hoping today goes well for you. You will be missed here. And as always, thx for the morning updates.

35 Vic man that is too bad, sorry that you are going through all this

36 ya know, have you ever reached a point where your desire to work has just... ended?

37 #26 Not down here in the Lone Star state. Most docs are conservative and want to hang on to the money they make by the hard work they do. Speaking about surgeons and anesthesia of course. Other specialties can go hang.

38 Good luck Vic!

39 Sure Chemjeff but my desire to eat has not so I guess I better get my ass to work...

40 chemjeff, hell to the yes. It's a bitch, but you gotta get back on the horse. Vic, good luck today, I hope it goes well for you.

41 Capt. Mal does Shakespeare, in twelve days:

http://tinyurl.com/3jjolst

42 16 Mitt is a Dem. Posted by: BackwardsBoy Could not agree more. A true republican would not have supported a government run healthcare system. Romney may have a passing conservative thought but he governs like a democrat because that is who he is.

43 ya know, have you ever reached a point where your desire to work has just... ended?

Posted by: chemjeff at October 26, 2011 07:28 AM (s7mIC)

Trade ya. Been unemployed since last December. Luckily I'm in school learning a new trade that was partially paid for by my last company.

44

Vic,

XOXO. I'll be thinkin about you.

45 36 ya know, have you ever reached a point where your desire to work has just... ended? Posted by: chemjeff at October 26, 2011 07:28 AM (s7mIC) It never even began with us pal.

46 Vic, even at 6 feet apart, how many of those were standing still while guns were being drawn outside Tombstone's OK?

47 Anyway time to go. Be back some time this afternoon.

OK take care.

48 Retread@41: Wow! When worlds collide!

But not only Mal! Fred and Wesley from Angel. Andrew from Buffy. Dr. Simon from Firefly. Topher, Laurence and Caroline from Dollhouse. Agent Coulson from the Avengers. And the other one from the band Garfunkel and Oates!

49 General debate snippet: Obama: We've focused like a laser, and we're seeing improvements. It's just taking longer than we would like and it's not where it should be. Perry: Your golf game?

50 Mitt is a Dem.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy

A Dem who's "having fun" campaigning for student body president of the United States.

"Having fun" is hardly a qualification to convince voters when introducing himself at debates.

Bombing another nation, Mitt Romney's having fun ordering our troops into combat. Implementing more corrupt financial bail-outs, Mitt Romney's having fun enriching the corruption at taxpayer expense. Instituting higher taxes despite his campaign "promise them anything, just get their votes" Mitt Romney is having fun. And if we're just like him, we can have fun, too. gag

51 Elizabeth Warren takes credit for the "intellectual" underpinnings for the Occupy protests.

52 Lawrence@49: Once again, I remind all that lasers are not focused. By definition, they're collimated -- the very antithesis of focused.

53 Retread, introducing a DIY ethos

54 Fred and Wesley from Angel.

Maybe they'll continue their romance.

55 LOL, I also suspect the two people who were killed were killed with the shotgun by Doc Holliday. I do have to admit everybody except Wyatt Earp was wounded.

But 6 feet apart????

Posted by: Vic at October 26, 2011 07:08 AM (YdQQY)

All the accounts I've read it sounds like it was chaos in tight quarters.

56 By definition, they're collimated -- the very antithesis of focused. Posted by: Little Miss Spellcheck at October 26, 2011 08:03 AM (xqhoO) That must be why Frotus couldn't break his disapproval numbers for 9 holes.

57 Hang in there Vic!

58 Drudge does da DOOM!

DOOM: Fears euro summit could miss final deal...

59  (51) Yet credited intellectuals have nothing to do with Elizabeth Warren when expressing hope for America through conservatives who call for rule of law, protesting corporate elitism.

Chris Hedges advocates that the Tea Party movement is not only legitimate, but necessary to support. (youtube 6 series single interview)

Oct. 6 Occupy Washington DC, the only venue for reform is via civil disobedience. Supporting the DNC is self delusion. Obstruct the forces of control in government through peaceful civil protest. Incremental and piecemeal reform can no longer occur within the authoritarian government in power today regardless of political party. To appeal within the current powers further enables the authoritarian structures that have usurped legitimacy.

60 Posted by: didn't take long
.............
Their strategy might be to disrupt the elections next year..  I'm not sure what other kind of civil disobedience they could undertake with such small numbers.

61 From a distance of 6 feet 30 shots were fired in 30 seconds and only two people were killed.

Posted by: Vic at October 26, 2011 06:58 AM (YdQQY)

They were NYPD?

62 Its Jonny Fuckin Doofus Corzine Time again. Rupert's NY Post: Wall Street veteran Jon Corzine is fast learning that the road to becoming the next Goldman Sachs is paved with losses, downgrades and more than a little disappointment. The 64-year-old former Goldman co-chairman, who has led MF Global for 19 months, yesterday reported the smaller broker-dealer rang up an astounding loss of $186.6 million in the third quarter -- its largest loss ever.

63 Their strategy might be to disrupt the elections next year..  I'm not sure what other kind of civil disobedience they could undertake with such small numbers.

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at October 26, 2011 08:30 AM (UTq/I)

I'll take Martial Law for a million votes Alex!

64

Tell me folks from MA, how can anyone this stupid get elected in MA? We had Alvin Greene here, but nobody gave him a serious chance and he became a national joke. This scrunt is a joke but she is likely to win.

Posted by: Vic at October 26, 2011 06:59 AM (YdQQY)

Vic, let me spin a little here. (yeah, I know, your gone for now) Massachusetts. Hmmm. Now they wouldn't vote for a murderer would they? They wouldn't vote for a drunken fool over and over would they? They wouldn't vote for an avowed commie would they? (avowed but heavily camouflaged by the Camelot loving press). Neah. They wouldn't do that.

65 We had Alvin Greene here, but nobody gave him a serious chance and he became a national joke.

And he got more votes than Harry Reid. isn't that something?

I think Elizabeth Warren has a great chance. My theory about Massachusetts is they just plain hate the rest of America; which is why they send John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, and Barney Frank to national office.

66 Romney is a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure.  After the Ohio thing, he is dead to me.

67

The protesters have agreed upon 16 guidelines, which include respecting one another, not inhibiting another personÂ’s right to speak, and keeping the space clean.  Guideline number 10 reads, “DonÂ’t assume gender.  When possible, go with gender-neutral pronouns.” 

To keep the noise level down, protesters use hand signals instead of vocal commands to demonstrate opinion.  “Twinkle fingers,” performed by wiggling fingers at ear level, shows approval.

The “block”, which brings the forearms into an X shape, “is very powerful, very rare.  It shows your opposition to a proposal is very strong, and that you think the proposal goes against the guidelines so strongly that you would be prepared to leave the movement over it,” a protester explained to the crowd.

A woman added, “DonÂ’t mention God.  It makes me feel like I have to hide my agnostic beliefs.”


And the MFM treats these brain dead clowns with total seriousness

68 To keep the noise level down, protesters use hand signals instead of vocal commands

Millions of years to develop vocal chords gone to waste.

69 What authority?

Posted by: Vic at October 26, 2011 06:57 AM (YdQQY)

An imperial presidency. Out of control with power. Clear disregard for the law. Nothing you'd ever hear about a Democrat administration especially this one

70 In the science fiction novel Super Sad True Love Story, set in a near future with a big brother government, everyone required to carry a smartphone device that contains all one's personal info, there are smart streetlights.  Smart, in that they do things like flash your credit score when you walk by.

Well, the future is now.

71 Finally, Ace has gained a brother...er, a sister....ehhh, a something in arms..... Chaz Bono admitted he chafed a bit when "Dancing with the Stars" judge Bruno Tonioli compared him to "an Ewok"

72 Re the sidebar story: If Obama Romney is such a compelling candidate, why does he need to buy up media types to shill for him? 


Good morning, folks.  'Hope you are feeling ok today, Vic.

73 @36 ya know, have you ever reached a point where your desire to work has just... ended?

Do you have tenure yet?  'Cause my friend from Purdue (who really never should have gotten tenure based on his lack of pubs and funding, but threatened to sue them - he's Latino) seems to have decided he doesn't need to do much of anything these days. 

Yeah, it's pretty hard to listen to him whine about his life. 

74 >>Tell me folks from MA, how can anyone this stupid get elected in MA?

Mr. Y-not just returned from a business trip in Boston (recall, we lived there for about two and a half years during the first Gulf War so we know it pretty well).  He reported a very odd phenomenon: lots of regular folks (cabbies, hotel and restaurant employees, passersby) were openly bitching about Obama.  That included ethnic types (although he didn't specify if he meant immigrants or African Americans).  I guess they blame him for the downturn. 

Now he was traveling with LDS folks, and visiting primarily with them, so there was definitely some pro-Romney support in that group (business types, wealthy folks), but he said amongst the regular folks there was a sense that Romney was the devil they knew.  They didn't like him, but felt he'd be better than Obama.

He didn't hear the other candidates discussed.  I hope Perry gets a lot of media time to sell his economic plan.  I'm glad he did very well on O'Reilly (although I wish less time was spent by BO'R trying to get Perry to say something nasty about Mitt) because, although we loathe him, he has a big audience. 

But Romney (and Obama) having the media and chattering classes on his side is undoubtedly an advantage.  It leaves virtually no oxygen left for the other candidates.  And, of course, he is rarely asked any sort of difficult question. 

I will risk the teasing of the Palin supporters and admit that I think it would be good to have her endorse Perry at this point.  He needs the boost.  It could hurt him in the general, but he needs some game-changers on media coverage. 

75 Wow - I watched Perry's ad.  I love it! 

He looks terrific, he speaks clearly, the message is simple.  Love it. 

Very rarely do we get to see the candidates in this short ads.  Usually we are "treated" to melodramatic voice overs and clips from media reports.  I loved the visuals and script of this ad.  Even the music was good. 

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

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