1 the president is a scoamf

2

 

 

Seems like it would be easy to cut your finger off with that spring-loaded knife thingy....if you weren't careful.

3 Whoa! That looks dangerous!

4 That blade is actually kind of neat.

5

@chemjeff,

Ohz? Care to elaborate? I overslept after some March Madness last night and said "eh, I'm not really sure who to jump behind anyway, so I'm not going to go."

6 3 Well. Just got back from the MO caucus.

What a bizarre experience.

Posted by: chemjeff at March 17, 2012 12:58 PM (7FadD)

Please share.  *hurries to make popcorn*

7 I want to hear about it, too, jeff

8 That wrist weapon could prove useful when they come to take us to the camps.

9 LOL, Vic's thread!

10 Afternoon everyone!  I have pancakes and bacon.  That is all.

11 Travis Bickle for Preznint!

12 Are you talking to me?  'Cause I don't see anyone else here.

13 10. It's about time. You are the very best every morning.

14 Yes, Chemjeff, please share.

15 i hope it has clearance maybe he should put it on the otherside of his arm........

16 "Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will be a special guest at the Extraordinary Women Conference 2012 set for March 16-17 at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville."

17 It's a real-life example of the signature weapon in the video game Assassin's Creed.  Wherein the Assassins are the libertarians and the Templars are the statists.  And they battle behind the scenes throughout history.  The next entry, out at the end of the year, will be set in revolutionary America.  I'm looking forward to reading about it and maybe trying it.

18 yipeeee!

19 *sniff*  Yep.  I smell cat pee.

20 Either the cob loggers and Ace will have to step up their game, or Barky will apply for the position of "Open Thread Poster" at AoSHQ on January 21, 2013.

21 jane strong ain't it?

22 Egypt's Islamists to play key role in constitution Published: 03.17.12, 18:59 / Israel News Egypt's Islamist-dominated parliament has overwhelmingly voted in favor of ensuring that its own lawmakers will comprise the bulk of a panel that will write the country's constitution. Many Christian and liberal lawmakers are wary of Islamists taking too prominent a role. lawmakers voted that 50 members of the 100-member panel drafting the first constitution after the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak must come from the parliament. The Islamists, who dominate the parliament, want a formidable presence on the panel to ensure a strong voice in the process. (AP) Egypt-Israel Peace? It's been nice knowing ya And yeah great idea for the U.S. to keep funding the Muslim Brotherhood Army?

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

24 yep, phoenixgirl.  You can't miss it.

25 Today we got our first home-delivered (in North Carolina) Weekend Wall St. Journal (one of 8 or 9 free year-long subscriptions we "earned" with expired Dividend Miles from USAir). I feel like I'm reading a newspaper written for adults by adults for the first time since I was delivering the Evening Gazette back in 1982.
Don't know exactly how the subscription works, we get 221 papers (including the Weekend edition which covers both Sat. and Sun.) over a 365-day period starting today. If you can get a cheap subscription, do it. I've gotten more, and much better written, real news from just today's paper than I would from a month of the local rag, so I'd say it's worth your time to find a local bookstore that sells the Weekend one and make it part of your routine.

26 Take off a finger, go right through your palm, lots of possibilities.

27

9 That wrist weapon could prove useful when they come to take us to the camps.

 

It's a nice gizmo, in theory....but it seems like the whole contraption would slide up your arm when you tried to stick someone with it.

28

Figures. Just as I post on the last thread, it ends. So copy/paste...

 

Late to here, even though I've been up since early this am.

Happy Saint Patricks Day to y'all. Lot's of stuff going on here in KC, including a big parade downtown that's being televised. Also free concerts afterwards.

I tend to avoid that kind of thing. As has been pointed out, amatuer hour. I'd much rather stay home and drink a toast or two to my ancestors. I have some nice Irish Ale to do that with.

Oh, and I don't know if any of you saw this mentioned on the ONT, but our occasional Co-blogger TMI3rd will be singing the National Anthem at the Soccer Game here tonight. It's televised, so I'm gonna try to catch it. He and I have met, and he's a great guy with a lot on his plate. Plus he has some great insights about this here blog.

Wish him the best!

29 Flannigan's Ball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq0xGU4iSR0

30

Good Lord! Longest paragraph I've EVER written...

 

Well, what can I say. Better in the original draft...(sighs).

31 It's a nice gizmo, in theory....but it seems like the whole contraption would slide up your arm when you tried to stick someone with it. Posted by: wheatie at March 17, 2012 01:06 PM

That, or your wrist would be a backstop that would prevent much penetration.  If I ever found it necessary to poke a hole in someone, I'd want it to be a big hole.

32 Explosions in a couple of Syria's govt buildings yesterday. US State Dept quickly came out and says it was probably Al Qaeda. My ass it was. It was the anti-Assad radicals. You know, the peaceful protesters yearning for a democratic change in Syria.

33 Maybe if we could gather up enough money we could pay Preznit Urkel to appear here and discuss things with us. He is attempting to raise money now in $3 dollar increments.

34 They bring a knife, you bring a gun!

35 chemjeff wow

36

32.....That, or your wrist would be a backstop that would prevent much penetration. If I ever found it necessary to poke a hole in someone, I'd want it to be a big hole.

 

Yep.....and you wouldn't have the benefit of gripping the handle of the blade, either, which is what gives you more range of motion and control.

37
Every year in Chicago (my home town..ya wingnuts), what do they do to one of the city's landmarks to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

38 >>Maybe if we could gather up enough money we could pay Preznit Urkel to appear here and discuss things with us.


Sorry, but SCOAMF wouldn't get past the name of the blog without running away, screaming Racist! like a little girl.

39 what an interesting......picture....look at the stuff in the background......

40 Every year in Chicago (my home town..ya wingnuts), what do they do to one of the city's landmarks to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Posted by: Baraka O'Bama at March 17, 2012 01:15 PM (bcNec)

They dye the river green....but they should of drown you in it.

41 Sounds like a full day, chemjeff. Thanks for participating.

42

41 what an interesting......picture....look at the stuff in the background......

 

I watched the video. It looks like a dorm room.

43 Don't Stab and Slice. Rather, Dig and Tear.

44 It was the anti-Assad radicals. You know, the peaceful protesters yearning for a democratic change in Syria. Posted by: soothsayer at March 17, 2012 01:10 PM (jUytm) No actually it's my bet that it was Assad himself. Giving him a further "excuse" to continue the crack down and murder.

45

automatic wrist-slicer? stupid

46

@35.....Thanks for the report, chemjeff.

 

Uhk. The whole caucus thing seems like it is waay too complicated. ....Why not just have a primary, and keep it simple.

47 Posted by: Tami

Glug Glug Glug.....

48

@Chemjeff,

Holy WTF! I'm kinda glad I didn't go now. I figured that there'd be some parlimentary procuduring on either side.  Frankly I only wanted to go to make sure that the PaulBots didn't send sleeper delegates to the convention (I was planning on just offering a rule that they be bound for at least 3 votes).  But then got lazy.

StL County went by Township so we'd only be sending I think 2 delegates total anyway (I think each county got 25 to the state convention or somesuch.) so it all seemed futile.

49 Turn the river green

50 Every year in Chicago (my home town..ya wingnuts), what do they do to one of the city's landmarks to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Posted by: Baraka O'Bama at March 17, 2012 01:15 PM (bcNec) ----------------------------------------------------- The Chicago River runs green with ALGAE!!! Our newest, most plentiful resource you flat earthers!

51 Thanks for that recapituation, jeff.  Sounds like a good time, actually.  Maybe that says more than me than it does about the caucus process?

52
If you kiss my Blarney Stone, what gift are you supposed to receive?

53 Wouldn't it work better on the top of the arm, that way you could curl your fist down to use it instead of your hand potentially getting in the way? I guess if it had enough clearance you could do it the other way. But seems like a disaster waiting to happen.

54 Yeah, I'm with wheatie. Primaries are much better.

55 Just watched the Marine Corp(se) marching band and the Marine Corp(se) Veteran of the Year.

Most touching thing I've seen:  The WWII era jeep carrying the old fellow broke down earlier on the route, and the parade committee wanted it out of the parade.  A group of voluteers jumped in and are pushing it the entire route.

Damn.  I teared up.

56 Chemjeff, the whole experience is designed to raise your BP. 

57 the Usual Suspects are terrified--and mortified--and the fact that the Black President is a fundamentally ignorant, unintelligent, poorly educated person

Clever and manipulative and devious, but profoundly dishonest and disturbingly narcissistic ------your basic Aff Action Nightmare

58 Is Debbie Wasserman Schultz the Daughter of msnbc Ed Schultz? I cam see the resemblance.

59 AT the fact that......  

60 Is Debbie Wasserman Schultz the Daughter of msnbc Ed Schultz? I cam see the resemblance. Posted by: Buffalobob at March 17, 2012 01:29 PM (qiFDD) I "Assume" Wasserman is her maiden name and Schultz her married name

61

55 Wouldn't it work better on the top of the arm....

 

In the video, he shows this little cord that dangles down into the palm area....with a little ring on it...like a pull on a window shade. ....You would have to be able to use your little finger, to reach up and pull that little cord down...to trigger the spring release and get the knife to come down.

62 damn....close Italics

63
Best weapon of the year:  VOTING MACHINE!

Destroy the WMD  aka Obama in November

64 I "Assume" Wasserman is her maiden name and Schultz her married name Posted by: nevergiveup at March 17, 2012 01:31 PM (i6RpT) ------------------------------------------------------------- Her father was Sgt. Schultz

65

57....A group of voluteers jumped in and are pushing it the entire route.

 

That's very cool, Jane. ....Kinda chokes me up just hearing about it.

66 Why is there a content warning on that video? Weird.

Anyway, it's kinda like Quarles on Justified with his slidy-gun. You know that's gonna feature in the final episode ...

67 Hah, I italicized part of my own comment as if it's a quote. And I'm not even drinking yet.

68 a labor of tweek

69 I've been reading up on some of the new banking regulations in Dodd-Frank this morning. What a gigantic cluster this is. I wouldn't be surprised if it drove some small community banks out of business. How did this monstrosity pass a repub house?

There are reams of new regulations covering every type of financial transaction and financial business. All of these regs will of course only benefit lawyers and the biggest companies that can afford to hire teams of compliance personnel.

70

59 the Usual Suspects are terrified--and mortified--at the fact that the Black President is a fundamentally ignorant, unintelligent, poorly educated person.

 

I am waiting for them to blame that on his white half. .....Like it's a disability or sumpthin.

71 From which side of the family does Barky receive his Irish heritage?

72 Your daily Brietbart:  http://bit.ly/wIjJ9k

73 54If you kiss my Blarney Stone, what gift are you supposed to receive?

Posted by: Baraka O'Bama at March 17, 2012 01:26 PM (bcNec)

 

Herpes? 

74 From which side of the family does Barky receive his Irish heritage?


My whoring mother. Cead Mille Failte!

75 "62 Is Debbie Wasserman Schultz the Daughter of msnbc Ed Schultz? I cam see the resemblance. Posted by: Buffalobob at March 17, 2012 01:29 PM (qiFDD) I "Assume" Wasserman is her maiden name and Schultz her married name" OMG! She's married to Ed Schultz! AAAK! The bedroom scenes, and then the spawn.

76

"Herpes?"

 

More like a back injury.

77 Posted by: slatz at March 17, 2012 01:38 PM (53jZO)

Correcting my previous comment, it passed in mid-2010, through a dem congress.

78
Herpes with a gift of gab

79 And if Ed Schultz and Debbie Whatsershitz Schultz are married, they should definitely name their firstborn Damien, a la, "The Omen".

80 I just ventured into the comments sludge at WaPo to counter the raving libtards' screaming about the army Sgt. who killed the civilians.

There's this little gem over there:

I looks like the US military is paying a bunch of losers to infest this forum to fend off any truth or expose about their evil nature. They now want to spin the whole thing into some kind of noble thing to do in killing innocent women and children. Now, they are protecting the wife and children of the murderer. By doing that, the US military is admitting that they indeed enjoy sending out insane soldiers to kill innocent women and children, as long as they are not white Americans.

81

@71, slatz

 

Yeah, I got brain damage trying to read through Dodd-Frank bill last year. ....And you're right, it's like theyre trying to get rid of all the little banks.

 

If what is left is a handful of big banks....that are "too big to fail"....then that would pave the way to nationalize the Banking System, wouldn't it?

82 Morons, does anyone know when the "Winner-take-all" primaries begin.  I can't wait.

83

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 17, 2012 01:45 PM (UOM4

 

Does that poster really think that putting up that Sgt.'s wifes name would do anyone any good?

 

BTW, he was flown here this morning to KC airport on his way to Leavenworth.

84 What a gigantic cluster this is. I wouldn't be surprised if it drove some small community banks out of business.
-----------------------------


That, among other things is the intent.

 How did this monstrosity pass a repub house?
--------------------------



It didn't it passed the House when it was under commie control. It passed the Senate after asshole Scott Brown broke the filibuster in that marathon lame duck session from hell.

85 Morons, does anyone know when the "Winner-take-all" primaries begin. I can't wait.
---------------------


After April 1.

86 LOL, Scott Brown was still trying to get me to give him money.  I ended up going to his site to take my email address off his list.

btw.  It is good to see that witch is behind in the polls against him.

87 Too bad the TEA Party in Mass. isn't forcing Sen. Brown off the ballot.  The "GOP" in Mass loves the guy.

88 85 Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 17, 2012 01:45 PM (UOM4

Does that poster really think that putting up that Sgt.'s wifes name would do anyone any good?

BTW, he was flown here this morning to KC airport on his way to Leavenworth.

Posted by: HH at March 17, 2012 01:50 PM (KB0hv)

That's one of the jackass poster's milder comments.  Feel free to go over and weigh in.  I've already responded to him again.  Now I need another shower.

89 News on the bacon front! I went to the local Food Lion to grab beer and did my usual scan of the Meat Dept. looking for whatever when I spied something new to my experience. "Pork Jowl Bacon". Bacon from pig cheeks? Anyone familiar with it? Looked like almost all fat, so I didn't buy it. I'm already having regrets so I'm sure I will tomorrow.

90 "It seems to me that the Ron Paul guys don't really understand how power works. The people around me complained that the outcome was already pre-ordained - well yes, that was true for the most part, because the Ron Paul guys apparently think that they can just show up at a caucus on one day and attempt to change the whole thing," A lot of people don't understand the concept of a political party. That the party itself nominates a candidate, then all of the voters get to vote in the general election. Thus we end up with abominations like open primaries.

91 Beggars can't be choosers, Jimbo. Running a Republican in MA who can actually win an election to Congress is quite rare these days. Scott Brown sucks, but his presence in the Senate is worth it -- just for the implications (e.g., the symbolic value of taking Dead Kennedy's seat).

92 Hey,

My friend just called and said her 6 year old boy is burning up from the neck down but his head is cool to the touch.  He also says he feels fine, just tired.

Anyone ever hear of such a thing?

93 That's a cute hidden blade.  I hope folks don't take it seriously as a weapon.  It didn't send a sheath out and then extend a blade from there, so it leaves the hand very vulnerable.  It's also hard to see a time when one would be useful for self defense.  It's a weapon for attacking unsuspecting people who have their guard way down.  It's not much for defense.

Even in the games the hidden blades aren't that great for attacking someone in self defense.  They are good for chasing down someone who is fleeing, or better yet, killing someone who was just minding his own business.

94 89 Too bad the TEA Party in Mass. isn't forcing Sen. Brown off the ballot. The "GOP" in Mass loves the guy.

Posted by: Jimbo at March 17, 2012 01:54 PM

Yeh, a hardcore take no prisoners hard right conservative, where even a golden retriever named "Kennedy" has a good chance, will get 20 percent of the vote in Taxachussetts

Unfortunately, you need 50 percent

95

" Feel free to go over and weigh in."

 

No, I'm in a good mood and plan to keep it that way. I just can't understand it. Probably never will...

96 94 Hey,

My friend just called and said her 6 year old boy is burning up from the neck down but his head is cool to the touch. He also says he feels fine, just tired.

Anyone ever hear of such a thing?
Posted by: momma at March 17, 2012 01:58 PM

Sounds like she should get him looked at ASAP

97

 

 

I hope that SSgt. Bales gets himself a damn good lawyer....and uses the fact that he was forced into redeployment, at a time when he was in dire need of time to decompress from the accumulated stress of years of combat.

 

His lawyer should also tie in the recent event of the SecDef feeling the need to disarm the troops around him. .....I mean, that seems like an admission of the stress level of those troops, if the SecDef is afraid to be in their company, and is afraid of being near them when they are armed.

98 Anyone ever hear of such a thing?

Posted by: momma at March 17, 2012 01:58 PM (oKsWl)

Allergic reaction to something?  I'd head to the ER.

99 That guy better watch out he doesn't cut himself. He's really playing in the... DANGER ZONE.

100 Another young Kennedy in MA is running for Congress this year. He's a young shithead. Before he officially announced he was running, he had already received ALL the left wing (unions, etc.) endorsements. And he'll probably win.

101 39
Every year in Chicago (my home town..ya wingnuts), what do they do to one of the city's landmarks to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day?


Vandalize with green spray paint?

102 72 From which side of the family does Barky receive his Irish heritage?

Posted by: Fritz at March 17, 2012 01:39 PM (KWdVT)

 

Barky's mother's paternal line.  One of his great-great-great-grandfathers was Falmouth Kearney, an Irishman.

 

103 It's heartwarming to see the Vietnam vets in the parade, and all the love and appreciation showered on them.  They sure as hell deserve it.

104 Well, the WaPo commenters have severely harshed my St. Patrick's Day mellow.

Think I'll get out for a while.

105 I assume Jimbo is being absurd to make a point, no? Removing Scott Brown is a guarantee of some Barney Frank/John Kerry- type channeling Cambridge crackpottery straight into Congressional Committees. For decades. Defense wins Championships.

106 Sounds like she should get him looked at ASAP

Posted by: kbdabear at March 17, 2012 02:00 PM (Y+DPZ)

That's what I said.  She's one of those, 'maybe if it gets worse' people. I'm the 'better safe then sorry' kind of gal.

107

94....Anyone ever hear of such a thing?

 

Did you ask her how many layers of clothes she put on him? ....It's warmer outside now.

 

If his head is "cool to the touch" and he says he feels fine.....then she could just take his temperature....and if it's normal, just put some dry clothes on him and send him back outside to play.

108 Stop, drop and roll!

109 "the US military is admitting that they indeed enjoy sending out insane soldiers to kill innocent women and children, as long as they are not white Americans." Jane D'oh, I believe that this kind of ridiculous view is what happens when you have the tv and movie industries having so many plots where the villain is an evil military officer, or ex officer. Also, how stupid do you have to be to think that the people running the military WANT a horrific scandal like this.

110 Scott Brown sucks, but his presence in the Senate is worth it


If he wins this year, which I expect he will, the Dems get to spend a shitload of money and resources again in six years.


Think they can find someone shriller than Betsy Warren?

111 I hope that SSgt. Bales gets himself a damn good lawyer....and uses the fact that he was forced into redeployment, at a time when he was in dire need of time to decompress from the accumulated stress of years of combat. His lawyer should also tie in the recent event of the SecDef feeling the need to disarm the troops around him. .....I mean, that seems like an admission of the stress level of those troops, if the SecDef is afraid to be in their company, and is afraid of being near them when they are armed. Posted by: wheatie at March 17, 2012 02:00 PM (Izn9 Actually one of those points is inaccurate and the other really has not been confirmed 1) The Marines were disarmed for PC reasons, since the Afgans in the room were disarmed, not because the Defense Secretary was scared of the marines. But that reason is bad enough. 2) We really don't know what he thought of this last deployment or what his mental state was. You may be correct that he should never have been mobilized, but I'd hold judgement on that

112

If he wins this year, which I expect he will, the Dems get to spend a shitload of money and resources again in six years.

Then again, is your Secretary of State a Soros appointee?

113

112....Think they can find someone shriller than Betsy Warren?

 

I heard Rosie O'Donnel is available.

114 Jane if you are still here i saw your question last night. The new kitten's name is Maurice, after Maurice Sendak who wrote where the wild things are. Grimmy named him. Seems the little kitten reminded him of Max, the little boy in the story. but everyone has a pet named Max and the Kitten answers to Moe or Maurice, so there you go.
A little bit of non suck for your day.

115 Capt Kirk vs The Embodiment of Every Irish Stereotype

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRvEM6zE-X8

AKA Roddenberry plagiarizes "The Quiet Man"

116 is your Secretary of State a Soros appointee?


No, old school Beacon Hill machine politician that fancies himself a reformer.

117 2) We really don't know what he thought of this last deployment or what his mental state was. You may be correct that he should never have been mobilized, but I'd hold judgement on that

Posted by: nevergiveup at March 17, 2012 02:14 PM (i6RpT)

he had a traumatic Head injury. right there that fucks up your judgement in ways you cant predict and its not something you can fix. i really think re-deploying him was a BAD BAD call.

118 Yes, I was being absurd.  Scott Brown is definitely better than any Dem.  After selling us down the river, however, I won't be sending him any more money. 

119

Ha ha ha ha ha ha!  "Breitbart is There at Occupy MidWest"

 

Only about 100 useful idiots showed up.

 

http://bit.ly/yClkZV

120 My adopted kid was surendered by her parents for being violent and having low impulse control after a significant but mild traumatic head injury. She had been  hit by a car. This is something i have seen close up and personal. you can retrain it, but the control is always thready and unpredictable, and will bust under high stress. THEY KNOW THIS SHIT. I feel sorry for this guy. If he did it he was put in a position he should never have been in.

121 The British government is not worried about an Islamist government in Egypt and believes such a government would adopt a realistic approach towards Israel, according to a senior UK diplomat. Islamists are aware that they have to concentrate on fundamental issues, such as education, public sector pay, social inclusivity and public health, according to the diplomat. “I find that a lot of the people we have been talking to who have got into parliament are well aware that those are the main challenges and if they do not get those right they will never be voted in again,” he added. The UK has a long history with Egyptian and Arab Islamists, many of whom have been given political refugee status and the right to live permanently on British soil in recent decades. Most of those Islamists have good relations with the UK parliament, academic institutions and UK-based non-governmental organisations. The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood announced its political manifesto during a meeting in London for the first time on 27 October 2007. The diplomat, who is a member of the team dealing with Egypt at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), hinted that it is “unfortunate” that secular parties feel aggrieved that Islamists took the lion's share of parliamentary seats after the revolution. “The important thing is to have democracy. In a few years time the electorate will have the chance to vote for another mix of parliamentarians.” UK policy makers are closely following Islamist statements and policies. “I am not worried about Islamism. What I look for in a future government or parliament is the ability to take the courageous decisions needed to reform and change some of the distortions which crept into the Egyptian economy in recent decades,” the diplomat asserted. “The fundamental judgment on Islamists in parliament and government has to be based on their performance on the big issues facing the country.” Ahram Online understands that consultations are underway between Egyptian and UK authorities on training for new parliamentarians. The diplomat refused to comment on those consultations but he confirmed that the UK “can, on demand, provide support for new (Egyptian) MPs.” He added that some new MPs had expressed interest in how the British Parliament works. Relations with Israel “So far all the Islamist political leaders have been impeccable and absolutely one hundred per cent correct in saying 'we are concerned about a domestic agenda, we don’t want any international problems',” the diplomat said. Islamist presidential candidate Selim El-Awa has said there are "contracts and treaties" between Egypt and Israel, and any dispute between the two states should be resolved by international organisations. UK and other western countries have praised Islamists for their pledge to respect the treaty with Israel. However, many international law experts in these countries have endorsed calls to review the treaty. They say the Egyptian-Israeli treaty, as other international treaties, has clauses which allow it to be reviewed in a legitimate way. Some Middle East analysts in the UK warned that the January 25 Revolution which toppled the Mubarak regime could lead to huge changes in Egyptian policies towards the West and Israel....

122 he had a traumatic Head injury. right there that fucks up your judgement in ways you cant predict and its not something you can fix. i really think re-deploying him was a BAD BAD call. Posted by: gushka haz a new Kitty! at March 17, 2012 02:19 PM (r7Ddb) I'm not trying to be argumentative, but you have his Medical File in front of you? All I am saying is we really do not know all the facts, as a matter of fact we really know none of the facts, only hearsay.

123 Sorry about the length,still not used to doing some things on the Ipad.

124 "Being sold down the river"  I read both "Tom Sawyer" and "Huckleberry Finn" within the last year.  It made no sense to me that Tom & Huck would go south.  There is more slavery in that direction, not less.

125 If he wins this year, which I expect he will, the Dems get to spend a shitload of money and resources again in six years.

Not only that, but the memory of having never even considered voting Republican will fade with time, as they see that they don't burst into flames when they pull that lever.  We won't get there overnight, but things can change if we are smart about it.

126 Romney continues to lose in Rasmussen's survey of his "core states" of NC, VA, FL and OH. But Santorum beats Obama there. So much for Romney's "electability."

127 "Scott Brown sucks, but his presence in the Senate is worth it -- just for the implications (e.g., the symbolic value of taking Dead Kennedy's seat)." Also, he didn't drive a young girl into the water and then run away like a coward to save his career while she drowned. So he's way better than a Kennedy in that respect.

128 Here's a good one for tonight's ONT

The Lessons of Kirk Fu

http://kirkfu.tumblr.com/

129

@113, nevergiveup

 

It's just that, I've seen where a good defense attorney does that 'throw-everything-at-the-wall-and-see-what-sticks' tactic in trying to get their client off, or a lesser sentence. .....And in this case, I would like to see that happen.

 

This poor guy has served his country admirably, right up until he snapped. So I would hate to see him sacrificed on the altar of political correctness to appease the Muslim Street.

130 I'm not trying to be argumentative, but you have his Medical File in front of you? All I am saying is we really do not know all the facts, as a matter of fact we really know none of the facts, only hearsay.

Posted by: nevergiveup at March 17, 2012 02:24 PM (i6RpT)

of course i dont and you know it.

but i do think that we have people too eager to get people in the field, because they are short- handed and indifferent to the risks. Head injuries are not like lost legs. full stop. Some people seem resistant to admitting this. But it is known.

131 Bales already has a high profile lawyer.

132 131 Yep.I think he likely has a strong temporary insanity case.

133 It's just that, I've seen where a good defense attorney does that 'throw-everything-at-the-wall-and-see-what-sticks' tactic in trying to get their client off, or a lesser sentence. .....And in this case, I would like to see that happen. This poor guy has served his country admirably, right up until he snapped. So I would hate to see him sacrificed on the altar of political correctness to appease the Muslim Street. Posted by: wheatie at March 17, 2012 02:28 PM (Izn9 I agree 100%. I want this guy to get all benefits of doubt. All I was saying is lets' be accurate.

134 The British government is not worried about an Islamist government in Egypt and believes such a government would adopt a realistic approach towards Israel, according to a senior UK diplomat. Islamists are aware that they have to concentrate on fundamental issues, such as education, public sector pay, social inclusivity and public health, according to the diplomat.
Posted by: steevy at March 17, 2012 02:24 PM

We're not worried about that Hitler fellow. He seems an honest sort and he's got to concentrate on the German economy

135 94- 1. take his temp-if slightly elevated,(99- 100) one dose of tylenol according to age/weight 2.if it's extremely elevated (101 plus) , no dosage, go to ER/doc in a box, whichever is closer. 3. If not elevated, cool bath, light clothes, leave alone. I have dealt with mystery baby fevers for 17 years with my daughter. It's taken a while, but I have stopped panicking. Even when it's been 105. We still don't know why she spikes, the docs can never find anything. But still, your friend shouldn't take chances.

136 128 Romney continues to lose in Rasmussen's survey of his "core states" of NC, VA, FL and OH. But Santorum beats Obama there. So much for Romney's "electability." Posted by: Greg at March 17, 2012 02:25 PM

Looks like Axelrod has instructed his trolls to talk up Rick Sanctimonious. I wonder why ..

137 of course i dont and you know it.but i do think that we have people too eager to get people in the field, because they are short- handed and indifferent to the risks. Head injuries are not like lost legs. full stop. Some people seem resistant to admitting this. But it is known. Posted by: gushka haz a new Kitty! at March 17, 2012 02:29 PM (r7Ddb) I'm the last one who wants to get this guy. I want him to get the best treatment he can, work thru his problems, and to try to get back to a normal life. But you have to be careful. Other than his name, we have not heard anything Official about his mental condition or his past medical condition. It's all hearsay. And hearsay, especially in the Military, can be very unreliable. I am 100% in this guys corner, but going off half cocked ( not saying you are ) on unreliable info ain't helping anyone.

138 This poor guy has served his country admirably, right up until he snapped. So I would hate to see him sacrificed on the altar of political correctness to appease the Muslim Street.

Posted by: wheatie at March 17, 2012 02:28 PM (Izn9

thats just what they will do. you watch. UCMJ thresh hold for mental illness is  very hard too meet. His prospects even with good representation, are pretty fucked. My hope is that they send him to Leavenworth and that they dont kill him. Im really hoping the physical injury to his brain will be seen as a mitigating factor and help him meet the UCMJ criteria  for diminished mental capacity. Its his only hope.

139 thats just what they will do. you watch. UCMJ thresh hold for mental illness is very hard too meet. His prospects even with good representation, are pretty fucked. My hope is that they send him to Leavenworth and that they dont kill him. Im really hoping the physical injury to his brain will be seen as a mitigating factor and help him meet the UCMJ criteria for diminished mental capacity. Its his only hope. Posted by: gushka haz a new Kitty! at March 17, 2012 02:35 PM (r7Ddb) he's not going to be executed if that's what your implying

140 On Jane Doh's non-recommendation, I clicked over to Wapo, and read through various comments there on the Afghanistan killings. Damn. How do such stupid people manage to put gomers like Obama in power?

141 I am 100% in this guys corner, but going off half cocked ( not saying you are ) on unreliable info ain't helping anyone.

Posted by: nevergiveup at March 17, 2012 02:34 PM (i6RpT)

actually so am i. but i doubt my opinion voice on a blog makes a whit of difference to the outcome. at this point im just speculating, in front of friends on how he could possibly have some sort of mitigating factor save his life..

142 he's not going to be executed if that's what your implying Posted by: nevergiveup Obama made noise about giving him to the Afghanis for "trial". I wouldn't put anything past the new kinder, gentler military tribunal. So don't say he won't, because you don't know that for certain either.

143 On Jane Doh's non-recommendation, I clicked over to Wapo, and read through various comments there on the Afghanistan killings. Damn. How do such stupid people manage to put gomers like Obama in power? Posted by: The Suspicious Korean Family Down The Street at March 17, 2012 02:36 PM (L7hol) 52% that's how. Scary ha

144 he's not going to be executed if that's what your implying

Posted by: nevergiveup at March 17, 2012 02:35 PM (i6RpT)

life in Leavenworth isnt living. its just not dying.

145

The poor, poor dearÂ….

http://is.gd/k2XWWv

 

(Sounds like people in the country aren’t feeling too sorry for her – WaPo has got to be cringing at the comments)

146 "Looks like Axelrod has instructed his trolls to talk up Rick Sanctimonious. I wonder why .." I believe Santorum is more likely to lose the general election than Romney. He's waaay too concerned abut people's personal choices and he isn't learning. If he hasn't figured out by now that he needs to quit babbling about internet porn and focus on jobs and the economy then there's no hope for him. Every time that he brings up issues like porn, it gives the liberal media another chance to draw attention toward that, and away from the shitty economy.

147

Random thoughtÂ…

 

George Clooney has been all over the place trying to bring attention to the situation in Southern Sudan.  He wants the U.S. or the UN or someone to step in and police the region.  Fat chance.

 

IMO, some cultures are presently not ready for any form of democracy or self government.  What they need is a strong monarchy to institute some form of order so that there is at least a chance of advancement. 

 

It is my position that people, not governments have the moral responsibility to fill the void.  For centuries, those with wealth and power took the initiative to seize power and rule for the benefit of all.  WouldnÂ’t it be far better if individuals like Bill Gates or Larry Ellison, people with the means to enter an enterprise like this, were to use their money to take control and establish a kingdom instead of pissing their wealth away on useless foundations? 

 

Modern day “Game of Thrones”.

148

About that guy who snapped...

 

That whole story struck me as just being something that was odd - what was being reported just didn't "add up" to me.

 

Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but when somebody "snaps" don't they just go out into some crowded place, and just start shooting everybody and anybody? The way this story was explained, the guy snuck around at night with some apparent plan, killing specific families, including children. Assuming all that is even accurate, is that the sort of thing that somebody who has "snapped" does? I could be wrong, but it just doesn't "smell" right, to me.

 

And how come the guy hasn't been charged?

149 Obama made noise about giving him to the Afghanis for "trial". I wouldn't put anything past the new kinder, gentler military tribunal. So don't say he won't, because you don't know that for certain either. Posted by: moki at March 17, 2012 02:37 PM (dZmFh) I know for sure he is gonna be tried ( if it goes to trial) in America according to UCMJ. It is not going to done in Afghanistan. We have a specific treaty in force now with the Afghans that makes that perfectly clear I think there would be a huge outcry in the Military, in all Branches, if they tried to execute this guy.

150 And how come the guy hasn't been charged? Posted by: Optimizer at March 17, 2012 02:41 PM (As94z) They are still investigating

151 he's not going to be executed if that's what your implying

Posted by: nevergiveup at March 17, 2012 02:35 PM (i6RpT)

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I wouldn't count on that the way Panetta was talking a few days ago. They are all too likely to sacrifice him for political expediency.

152 life in Leavenworth isnt living. its just not dying. Posted by: gushka haz a new Kitty! at March 17, 2012 02:38 PM (r7Ddb) I hear ya, but why do you assume there is not a great deal of sympathy for this guy in the Military? Have some confidence, not in the obama admin, but in the men and women of the Military who will handle this.

153 I wouldn't count on that the way Panetta was talking a few days ago. They are all too likely to sacrifice him for political expediency. Posted by: Vic at March 17, 2012 02:43 PM (YdQQY) I really don't think so Vic. I think that would be an incredible amount of resistance to something like that in the Military.

154

Well I guess he has a high profile attorney, but I'm still not sure picking Ted Bundy's attorney was the best plan in the universe. There are other high profile attorneys from Washington that have actually, you know, won cases. And who have some military law experience.

But, who knows. I am still having trouble understanding the entire thing. I mean the picture of the guy, seriously, like I said on last night's ONT, they could not have ordered up a more heroic looking guy than this soldier. I get the brain injury angle, but I really, really have trouble reconciling a family man with two young children with a guy who deliberately kills and then burns little kids.

155 Have some confidence, not in the obama admin, but in the men and women of the Military who will handle this.

Posted by: nevergiveup at March 17, 2012 02:43 PM (i6RpT)

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I lose confidence once they get to be O-7 and above. They turn "political" at that point.

156 Is Debbie Wasserman Schultz the Daughter of msnbc Ed Schultz? I cam see the resemblance.
Posted by: Buffalobob at March 17, 2012 01:29 PM (qiFDD)

No, but her parents are both Dem operatives in Florida, and one of them just went to jail--can't remember why.

157 Posted by: ParanoidGirlInSeattle at March 17, 2012 02:45 PM (RZ8pf) Yeah that is also my first thoughts about that lawyer. I expect other lawyers will step forward as needed to help this guy

158

Speaking of Clooney, isn't that the sort of story you have to file under "you just can't make this stuff up?"

 

I mean, one day he's being flaunted as the honored guest at a state dinner hosted by the top guy in the government.

 

Then the very next day (or was it 2 days later?), he's being arrested as a public nuisance, giving some snarky comment about "it's apparently illegal" to do what he was doing, when you know damn well they would have given him multiple opportunities to comply before slapping the cuffs on.

 

To call him a "spoiled brat" would be an understatement.

159

The things that you discover when you go out and play on the Interwebz:

 

Saint Patrick's Day meets Sesame Street http://t.co/39rO0m1b

160 I lose confidence once they get to be O-7 and above. They turn "political" at that point. Posted by: Vic at March 17, 2012 02:46 PM (YdQQY) There would be unprecedented fury from the rank and file Military if they ever tried that. And I say that from the few conversations I have had with others in the Military.

161 151-I know what you mean, but if Obama treats treaties like the constitution, I fear for this kid. I also know the UCMJ can be twisted to serve a particular purpose under the appropriate thumbscrews. So, the best we can do now is pray for this kid like crazy, and hope saner heads rule. I trust nothing these days.

162 I, too, went to a MO Caucus. Four of 24 attending were Ron Paul. Elected 3 delegates - to go both to District and to State conventions.  No straw poll taken.

It was quite a messy affair, but I don't blame the local party that much. MO last had a caucus in 1996, and we only had 2 guys there who were involved then - and one of them was um (how to say this kindly?) somewhat [elderly]. 

163

He went there specifically to get arrested (Clooney) and he was at the White House the day before. (or two days, not sure which). It was deliberate action on his part to "raise awareness" Frankly all I think it raised awareness of was his celebrity douchiness, but I'm not really a fan of him anymore.

 

What he really needs to save Sudan is a viral video like Kony 2012. Clooney's been doing it wrong.

164 I really, really have trouble reconciling a family man with two young children with a guy who deliberately kills and then burns little kids.

I don't.  History is full of guys like that, both tragic and villainous.

165 I also know the UCMJ can be twisted to serve a particular purpose under the appropriate thumbscrews. So, the best we can do now is pray for this kid like crazy, and hope saner heads rule. I trust nothing these days. Posted by: moki at March 17, 2012 02:48 PM (dZmFh) Well the "treaty" to try him under American Jurisdiction is not in the UCMJ but a treaty between the Afghan Government and the Allied Forces.

166

"We have a specific treaty in force now with the Afghans that makes that perfectly clear"

 

Sounds like you're forgetting who we're talking about. This is the guy who released the New Black Panthers, who had clearly borken the law; the guy who bullied BP into paying money the were not legally obligated to pay, yet had already agreed to pay anyway; the guy who stole from the GM bondholders and gave the equity to the UAW; the guy who made "recess appointments" when the Congress wasn't recessed; and probably and bunch more things I can't even think of, offhand. What makes you think a treaty will suddenly be followed?

167 What makes you think a treaty will suddenly be followed? Posted by: Optimizer at March 17, 2012 02:51 PM (As94z) I will say with 100% certainty and bet every cent I have that he is tried in the United States Of America.

168 What we need to "save" Sudan is to put it back under colonial occupation by the British. It hasn't been worth a shit since they left.

169 What we need to "save" Sudan is to put it back under colonial occupation by the British. It hasn't been worth a shit since they left.

Most of the third world hasn't.  What is the saying? "The worst thing we did to the third world was colonialism.  The second worst thing we ever did was decolonialism."

170

135.....I agree 100%. I want this guy to get all benefits of doubt. All I was saying is lets' be accurate.

 

I know. .....And I hope you're right about his chances for execution. I'd like to see him end up in therapy for a while, then released.

 

And you're right....there is a lot we don't know yet. ....We don't even know if it was really him who killed all those civilians. ....The whole thing is odd on several levels. 

 

171

I don't. History is full of guys like that, both tragic and villainous.

 

I know, I still have trouble reconciling it.

172 A Brief History of The History Channel

http://imgur.com/gallery/KJ9aL

173 http://imgur.com/gallery/KJ9aL

174 Once more, with tinyurl

http://tinyurl.com/88medsl

175 The last person executed by the military was in 1961.  He raped and attempted to kill an 11 year old Austrian girl.

176

"I will say with 100% certainty and bet every cent I have that he is tried in the United States Of America."

 

Well, I hope you're right, but this is a lawless, crown we're dealing with. What makes anyone think they give a crap about whether the military would be upset? You all know that our troops were publicly humiliated when Panetta visited, and Panetta has been talking like just a left-wing tool for Obama on other recent occaisions.

 

But, again, doesn't this whole story sound a little odd to anyone else? Not the way a guy would usually "snap"?

177

; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; line-height: normal;" class="MsoNormal">170What we need to "save" Sudan is to put it back under colonial occupation by the British. It hasn't been worth a shit since they left.

Posted by: Vic at March 17, 2012 02:53 PM (YdQQY)

 

 

Colonialism is an option, but it certainly limits how the country could be governed.  Also, it doesnÂ’t lend itself to rapid development because methods and practices are tied to the parent countryÂ’s laws and social standards.

 

Think of the competition that would ensue if the worldÂ’s multi-billionaires got into the game of seeing who could build the best kingdom.  Also, the logistics would be fairly easy if one had the ability to promise lands and titles to the initial mercenary force in addition to their pay. 

 

Hell, someone might even clean up Haiti with a deal like that.

178 Oh I firmly believe he will be tried in the U.S.  But that doesn't mean they will not go for the death penalty.

If he was a civilian in SC I am damn sure they would be going for the death penalty.

179 Had a nice little walk and cleared my head of the WaPo vile comments on the military.

I did comment over there about CiC SCOAMF (I didn't call him that) declaring the Ft. Hood massacre "workplace violence" and asked where is the outrage over unarmed soldiers being murdered?

Crickets.

180 Also, it doesnÂ’t lend itself to rapid development because methods and practices are tied to the parent countryÂ’s laws and social standards
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Isn't it amazing though how other former British colonies like Hong Kong and Singapore are doing so well though.  And the only former European colony that is doing OK is South Africa and it is sliding downhill very fast now.

And yes, I denounce myself for racist thoughts.

181

I agree that colonialism worked great as a long-term solution, and there are a number of countries that could still benefit from the same arrangement.  However,  when thinking about how to solve the problems in the worldÂ’s basket cases, I think that a monarchy would be a better solution.

 

Most of the benefit I see in the monarchy approach is that once someone achieves mega-wealth, the only things left are power and glory.  ThereÂ’s never been better motivational tools.

182 The poor, poor dearÂ….
http://is.gd/k2XWWv

Bleh.  She made her bed and now has to lie in it.  A good chunk of those loans would have been repaid by the Air Force as part of the Student Loan Repayment Program.  Assuming that she's willing to deploy as a JAG officer, a six month tour in Afghanistan would eliminate most of the others.  It's how I ended up returning with no college debt.

183 There is no point to her tale of woe.  The entire article is an advertisement for Obama and the commie Party.

If someone were to actually research her they would probably find the whole thing is a lie.

184 Corned Beef, Cabbage and Green Beer! Go Irish!

185

Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 17, 2012 03:05 PM (UOM4

 

Thanks for your reports on the Savanna parade.  I think I'm going to put it on my bucket list.  When is St. Patrick's Day next year?  j/k I assume the parade is on the Saturday nearest.

186 Drinkin Time!

187

174 A Brief History of The History Channel

 

Heh. So true, kbdabear. .....Although now, the History Channel has turned their History International Channel into "H2"....and put all the Ancient Aliens shows over there. ....And the History Channel has gone full reality show.

 

I caught a new episode of Ancient Aliens last night. ....It was about Puma Punku in Bolivia, which has always intrigued me, so I was glad to see some attention being paid to it.

188 Funny thing about the South.  When the British ran things and immigrants landed, they put the Catholics in one place and the Protestants in another, to avoid conflict.  My great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather was a Hugeunot.   I live near his estate.  I am Catholic.   Btw, I firmly believe that God is non-sectarian.

189 Funny thing about the South. When the British ran things and immigrants landed, they put the Catholics in one place and the Protestants in another, to avoid conflict.
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Actually when the Lord Proprietors founded South Carolina they opened it to all faiths as an incentive to rapidly fill the colony.  For a long time Charleston had the largest group of people of the Jewish faith in the colonies.

190 The above can be found in this book:

http://is.gd/IYRD64

Several years ago I borrowed this from a daughter of one of my friends who had it as a text book a Wofford. Although the author is a libtard professor at USC he does not allow it to creep into his book.  It is very well written.

191 Oh, bought my own copy of it later.

192

http://tinyurl.com/879h324
Bill-got to love him

193 http://tinyurl.com/879h324

194 All of these Rutherford B. Hayes jokes are starting to make me think I'm going to have to have Seal Team 6 rough you guys up a bit.