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January 11, 2012

College Bowl Pickem Final Results
— Dave in Texas

Top Ten:

1 skinny LR 24 of 35 489pts
2 BearMageddon 26 of 35 481pts
3 Offensive or Obscene Name 27 of 35 480pts
4 I R A Darth Aggie 24 of 35 478pts
5 SCTV Network 90 26 of 35 474pts
6 RableRable 22 of 35 473pts
7 SockPuppetSteve 22 of 35 472pts
7 huerfano 25 of 35 472pts
9 misterdregs 24 of 35 468pts
10 waelse1 25 of 35 466pts

Remember everyone got to assign a confidence point value from 1 to 35 for each pick. So picking Alabama was worth 20 points to Skinny, but it was worth 35 to IRA Darth Aggie - he bet the farm on that one. The x of y thing is how many winners you picked.

Good show morons, and Happy Humpday.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at 08:09 AM | Comments (205)
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1 How bout them Cowboys?

Posted by: Mr Pink at January 11, 2012 08:11 AM (hUM6f)

2 This is how the Iowa caucus should be run.

Posted by: Jean at January 11, 2012 08:11 AM (WkuV6)

3 Any steelers fans around? What time do they play this weekend?

Posted by: Mr Pink at January 11, 2012 08:13 AM (hUM6f)

Good show all around for the pick'ems, lads and lasses! Well done!

I'm not a college football fan, but even I couldn't help but wince in sympathy for the LSU fans during Monday's BCS. Ouch. Ouch ouch. OUUUCH.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit at January 11, 2012 08:13 AM (4df7R)

5 3 Any steelers fans around? What time do they play this weekend?

Posted by: Mr Pink at January 11, 2012 12:13 PM (hUM6f)

ISWYDT.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit at January 11, 2012 08:14 AM (4df7R)

6 I'm not a college football fan, but even I couldn't help but wince in sympathy for the LSU fans during Monday's BCS.

There was no BCS game Monday night. /handwave

Posted by: DarkLord©, Rogue Commenter at January 11, 2012 08:18 AM (GBXon)

7 I never should have picked Lincoln Tech to win it all.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp Is Tebowing at January 11, 2012 08:19 AM (gA69l)

8 2 This is how the Iowa caucus should be run.

To paraphrase Rumsfeld: "You have to vote based on the slate you have" Assigning confidence points should drive the entire GOP to drink - even the Baptists and Mormons.

Posted by: RioBravo at January 11, 2012 08:21 AM (eEfYn)

9 OT I warned about this. On Rush from the hill.com: Romney: "What I did at Bain is the same thing Obama did when he took the reigns of GM and Chrysler"

I said the only way Romney could screw up on defending himself against the attacks from the left coming from his own party, was to go even farther left in defense.

All he had to do was defend Adam Smith style capitalism and he would have secured the base. Nope.

Well well; Mr. Perfect ain't really so.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at January 11, 2012 08:21 AM (0q2P7)

10 I had never watched college football until this year. It's pretty good. Too damn many bowl games, though.

Posted by: huerfano at January 11, 2012 08:22 AM (lXi+d)

10 I had never watched college football until this year. It's pretty good. Too damn many bowl games, though.

I'm waiting for the BCS of Interpretive Dance.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp Is Tebowing at January 11, 2012 08:23 AM (gA69l)

I'm waiting for the BCS of Interpretive Dance. Posted by: Wyatt Earp Is Tebowing at January 11, 2012 12:23 PM

Speaking of which...dancing for money is wrong.

^{Yeah, tell it to the strippers.}

Posted by: huerfano at January 11, 2012 08:25 AM (lXi+d)

13 Posted by: Mr Pink

Love.It! Ha!

Posted by: laceyunderalls at January 11, 2012 08:27 AM (pLTLS)

14 Bah. The ad in my sidebar is one for Progressive featuring The Painted Whore of Babylon, aka Flo. I can never decide to say that I'd hit that or tell her to get off my lawn.

Posted by: joncelli, too stressed by half at January 11, 2012 08:28 AM (RD7QR)

15 HARRY BELAFONTE: When I think of Barack Obama and I think about all that is at stake here IÂ’ve really long since left talking about how many terms he will be as a president. My question is what legacy will he leave having had the opportunity to serve under such hugely dramatic circumstances and boggled the mind and boggled peopleÂ’s thinking and had such a huge impact on the universal state of things.And how could he have had such a splendid opportunity to do more than most presidents would have ever been able to do and he let that opportunity slip away from him. And I am very cautious of the fact of those who thinks that he has some hidden agenda and that if only he could be given a second term for us to see the new light new things will be revealed. A new efforts will be made to take us to a place other than where we have been and where we languish.I just donÂ’t trust that. I donÂ’t think that a safe way an accurate way to look at the scenario. I think if there was the kind of moral compass serving Barack Obama in the way we had all hoped, the moral force would have helped him make choices. The absence of that force in his equations the absence of that barometer to guide him when he has to make these decision which are hugely complicated, especially from the political perspective. He should have come to the table with things that I think would have helped us in this moment of crisis.

Posted by: Tavis Smiley at January 11, 2012 08:28 AM (e8kgV)

16 Where's the gratuitous cleavage?

Posted by: Vic at January 11, 2012 08:29 AM (YdQQY)

17 16 Where's the gratuitous cleavage?

Posted by: Vic at January 11, 2012 12:29 PM (YdQQY)

Wanna see my moobs? [Grabs bottom of shirt]

Posted by: joncelli, too stressed by half at January 11, 2012 08:30 AM (RD7QR)

Speaking of which...dancing for money is wrong.

This is why we're falling behind Amsterdam!!!

Posted by: Wyatt Earp Is Tebowing at January 11, 2012 08:31 AM (gA69l)

19 Bah. The ad in my sidebar is one for Progressive featuring The Painted Whore of Babylon, aka Flo. I can never decide to say that I'd hit that or tell her to get off my lawn.

What's wrong with doing both, in that order?

Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 11, 2012 08:31 AM (SY2Kh)

20
well, no sense in wasting a perfectly good new thread...

/lifts leg

psssssssssssssssss

Posted by: Soothsayer at January 11, 2012 08:31 AM (sqkOB)

21 Posted psssssssssss by: Soothsayer

you silly Occupier, you!

Posted by: laceyunderalls at January 11, 2012 08:33 AM (pLTLS)

Barack Hussein Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable tyrant.

Posted by: Alte Schule at January 11, 2012 08:35 AM (MLJu8)

Romney: "What I did at Bain is the same thing Obama did when he took the reigns of GM and Chrysler"

DEFENDING CAPITALISM.

Why do you pinko socialist mobies keep attacking the foundational premises of our economic system with your attacks on this stalwart?

As goes Romney, so goes the free market! Gentlemen!

Posted by: Entropy at January 11, 2012 08:36 AM (Ci0JG)

24
The sports radio guys up here are still going on about Tim Tebow and his religion.

Today they discussed how terrible it is for Christians to believe that they are the only ones going to Heaven.

They said, "How can anyone believe that the best joo or the nicest atheist is gonna burn in Hell along with Hitler?"

I can't stand adults who engage in child-like thinking. What do you give a shit what other people believe for the Afterlife? Why can't people believe what they want to believe? Besides, if you're that fucking simple-minded, then you don't know jackshit about Christianity.

I mean this is basic stuff.

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 08:37 AM (sqkOB)

25 Several of my good friends saw Romneys speech and said it was uninspiring and flat, also it made him look fake. Ron Paul's speech on the other hand they raved about.

Posted by: sally mae at January 11, 2012 08:38 AM (hUM6f)

Damnable commie Newt Gingrich is throwing GM and Chrysler bailouts under the bus just for personal political gain! It's disgusting!

If conservatives can't stand for bailouts of GM and Chrysler they can't stand for anything anymore! What has happened to you people?

Posted by: Entropy at January 11, 2012 08:38 AM (Ci0JG)

27 Caption worthy photo at sweasel.com. Have at it!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 11, 2012 08:38 AM (UzjcV)

28 Last night while goin thru my fridge cleaning I saw an expired jar of mayo from 2008, it reminded me of Mitt Romney.

Posted by: sally mae at January 11, 2012 08:40 AM (hUM6f)

If conservatives can't stand for bailouts of GM and Chrysler they can't stand for anything anymore! What has happened to you people?

But who will bailout Michelle's fashion designers? Who, I ask you?

Posted by: Wyatt Earp Is Tebowing at January 11, 2012 08:40 AM (gA69l)

30 @Posted by: Entropy at January 11, 2012 12:38 PM (Ci0JG)

lol

Posted by: Y-not at January 11, 2012 08:40 AM (5H6zj)

31 Romney risked his own money, not so with Obama. Perhaps Mitt thinks we're smart enough to recognize that fundamental difference.

Posted by: Lincolntf at January 11, 2012 08:40 AM (hiMsy)

32 Speaking of Romney and football, it dawned on me today that Romney reminds me of Dick Vermeil. Not the crying part, just the voice inflections and tone and all that. Either Vermeil or George Allen (the late Redskins coach, not his son, the ex-Governor of "macacha" fame).

Posted by: Burt TC at January 11, 2012 08:40 AM (TOk1P)

33 28 Last night while goin thru my fridge cleaning I saw an expired jar of mayo from 2008, it reminded me of Mitt Romney. In fairness, the mayo probably had solid, time-honored opinions about taxes and abortion.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp Is Tebowing at January 11, 2012 08:41 AM (gA69l)

34 President Barack ObamaÂ’s re-election campaign is considering moving the final day of the Democratic National Convention to Bank of America Stadium to sell more skyboxes to wealthy donors, three Democrats involved in the fundraising told Bloomberg News.

Posted by: Tavis Smiley at January 11, 2012 08:41 AM (e8kgV)

35 Newt Gingrich appearing at a rally organized by someone else with Rep. Clyburn = unforgivable

Mitt Romney's guy, Curtis Loftis, appearing at the same rally with Clyburn = teh awesome!

Posted by: Y-not at January 11, 2012 08:42 AM (5H6zj)

36 Romney: "What I did at Bain is the same thing Obama did when he took the reins of GM and Chrysler" What the hell?! Is everybody trying to talk their way out of being elected?

Posted by: t-bird at January 11, 2012 08:42 AM (FcR7P)

Still no word this morning that Perry fired, shot, then hung his campaign advisors, thus shattering the hope that the Brain Fairy stopped by his room last night.

Posted by: jwest at January 11, 2012 08:42 AM (FdndL)

38 31 Romney risked his own money, not so with Obama. Perhaps Mitt thinks we're smart enough to recognize that fundamental difference.

Posted by: Lincolntf at January 11, 2012 12:40 PM (hiMsy)

Ha! Sure, Romney thinks we're smart. That's a good one.

Posted by: Burt TC at January 11, 2012 08:42 AM (TOk1P)

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 12:37 PM (sqkOB)

While these idiots complain about Christianity,

Somalia: Christian Covert Publicly Flogged For Leaving Islam By Al-ShabaabÂ…

Ever hear about anybody here being flogged for leaving the Church?

The convert was "lucky" this time- she could have been killed under the dictates of Shairah law.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 11, 2012 08:42 AM (9hSKh)

40
Mommy, Why Aren't I Going To Heaven When I Die?
by Soothsayer

Chapter 1

Look, kiddo, it's like this: You're not going to Heaven because you did not accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. If you did, you'd be covered under the Blood of Christ through the New Convenant between you and God -- which is why God sent his Son to die for your sins.

There's an excepetion, though. You receive a waiver if you're a joo. Are you a joo? Well, lucky you because you're one of the Chosen People and you're still covered under the old covenant.

The End.

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 08:42 AM (sqkOB)

41 The sports radio guys up here are still going on about Tim Tebow and his religion.

Today they discussed how terrible it is for Christians to believe that they are the only ones going to Heaven.

They said, "How can anyone believe that the best joo or the nicest atheist is gonna burn in Hell along with Hitler?"

I can't stand adults who engage in child-like thinking. What do you give a shit what other people believe for the Afterlife? Why can't people believe what they want to believe? Besides, if you're that fucking simple-minded, then you don't know jackshit about Christianity.

I mean this is basic stuff.
Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 12:37 PM

Maybe they went to Cow College. See Keith Olbermann.

Posted by: huerfano at January 11, 2012 08:42 AM (lXi+d)

42 But who will bailout Michelle's fashion designers? Who, I ask you?

They will get re-org'd into a window treatment company.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at January 11, 2012 08:42 AM (0q2P7)

43 @31
No government loans?

Posted by: Y-not at January 11, 2012 08:42 AM (5H6zj)

OT, but from the sidebar...

Just how would Obama and Co. afford a $28M mansion?

There are very rich Hollywood types who don't live in such luxury.

Posted by: Douche-Diddy K.O. at January 11, 2012 08:43 AM (LyOUH)

45 Posted by: jwest

Your obsession with Perry is at best....odd.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at January 11, 2012 08:43 AM (pLTLS)

46 15 HARRY BELAFONTE:
Posted by: Tavis Smiley at January 11, 2012 12:28 PM (e8kgV)

Who-eee! That's some world class deep thinkin' there, Harry! You'll still vote for Barky, and gladly.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 11, 2012 08:43 AM (UzjcV)

47 But who will bailout Michelle's fashion designers? Who, I ask you? We will.

Posted by: Burlington Curtain Factory at January 11, 2012 08:44 AM (FcR7P)

48
she could have been killed under the dictates of Shairah law.

You cannot judge the Muslims!

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 08:44 AM (sqkOB)

Any steelers fans around? What time do they play this weekend?

You have to save that for later, when Chemjeff is around.

Posted by: Douche-Diddy K.O. at January 11, 2012 08:44 AM (LyOUH)

50 Ever hear about anybody here being flogged for leaving the Church?

Sure, circa 1200AD.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at January 11, 2012 08:44 AM (0q2P7)

51 CNN reporting that 3/4's of jobs lost during the Obama tenure have been recovered.

BWWWWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

Nothing like fitting the narrative.

Clowns.

Posted by: © Sponge at January 11, 2012 08:44 AM (UK9cE)

46 lacyunderalls

perry is in his head.....

Posted by: phoenixgirl....all in for perry at January 11, 2012 08:44 AM (mfbqu)

53 40
Mommy, Why Aren't I Going To Heaven When I Die?
by Soothsayer

R E J E C T E D

Needs more emo vampires.

Sincerely,

Posted by: Harper Collins at January 11, 2012 08:45 AM (FUYSU)

54 They will get re-org'd into a window treatment company.

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at January 11, 2012 12:42 PM (0q2P7)

Now that is funny!

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at January 11, 2012 08:46 AM (mFxQX)

55 Harry Belafonte: (Oct 2011) video link

What IÂ’m reading from this is that Harry Belafonte has, like most liberals, decided that Republican blacks are not Â“real NegroesÂ” in his eyes. If youÂ’re not playing the black victim card, the Â“everything that happens to me is because of racismÂ” card, youÂ’re not really black. Sounds a bit racist to me. Watch the video and decide for yourself.

I'm really surprised that nobody did a parody of Belafonte's "Day-o/Banna Boat" song when Dear Leader was talking about the "Tally-Bahn Tally-Bahn hiding out in Paak-eee-staan"

I respect his artistic/singing skills. I'm sure he has seen serious racism in his life, but he has long ago bought into the Progressive lib' attitude of (R)=Racism & Eric Holders nation of cowards crap.

Posted by: Day-O at January 11, 2012 08:46 AM (sJKFk)

flogged for leaving? no...flogged for creating scandal? yes......but again in the way back times..........

Posted by: phoenixgirl....all in for perry at January 11, 2012 08:46 AM (mfbqu)

57
speaking of vampires and fairy tales...

anyone watch the new ABC show Once Upon A Time?

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 08:47 AM (sqkOB)

Dang! That sock was so old I don't even know when I used it.

Time clear the cache!

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at January 11, 2012 08:47 AM (LyOUH)

59 We will.

Posted by: Burlington Curtain Factory

You folks do good work.

Posted by: Wyatt Earp Is Tebowing at January 11, 2012 08:47 AM (gA69l)

Your obsession with Perry is at best....odd.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at January 11, 2012 12:43 PM (pLTLS

The singular obsession with this entire blog for the past few months has been Rick Perry. Are you now moving on?

Posted by: jwest at January 11, 2012 08:47 AM (FdndL)

isn't flogging a protestant thing anyway?

Posted by: phoenixgirl....all in for perry at January 11, 2012 08:48 AM (mfbqu)

62 CNN reporting that 3/4's of jobs lost during the Obama tenure have been recovered. Can you believe it, they were behind the sofa the whole time!

Posted by: t-bird at January 11, 2012 08:48 AM (FcR7P)

63 The sports radio guys up here are still going on about Tim Tebow and his religion. Hey, this is how Uberdouche got started. These guys are just elitist intellectuals honing their skills.

Posted by: bergerbilder at January 11, 2012 08:48 AM (j+Izh)

lacy

i take that back.....you are in his head.........

Posted by: phoenixgirl....all in for perry at January 11, 2012 08:49 AM (mfbqu)

65 But who will bailout Michelle's fashion designers? Who, I ask you?

We will.

Posted by: Burlington Curtain Factory at January 11, 2012 12:44 PM (FcR7P)

And we'll provide bulk materials for her dresses.

Posted by: Potomac Tent and Awning Supplies at January 11, 2012 08:49 AM (+ePlO)

66
Dildo made the mistake of linking a bunch of modicums.

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 08:49 AM (sqkOB)

67 Let me guess. This thread will lie at the top of the blog like a beached whale while all the bloggers sleep off their hobo hunting hangovers.

Posted by: Max Power is the Dunning–Kruger effect made flesh at January 11, 2012 08:50 AM (q177U)

68
and Jim Rome is now gainfully employed at CBS Sports...

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 08:50 AM (sqkOB)

69 Mitt Romney is the guy to vote for - if you think the reason we're sinking is because the deck chairs have not been arranged properly.

Posted by: Entropy at January 11, 2012 08:51 AM (Ci0JG)

70 67 Let me guess. This thread will lie at the top of the blog like a beached whale while all the bloggers sleep off their hobo hunting hangovers. Hey! I'm right here!

Posted by: Khloe Kardashian at January 11, 2012 08:51 AM (gA69l)

71 isn't flogging a protestant thing anyway?

Oh no! The Catholic Church was so deep in it at one point they convinced the faithful to flog themselves. Take that Romeny! Talk about efficiency, they cut the number of required people for the task in half!

Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at January 11, 2012 08:51 AM (0q2P7)

72 62 Can you believe it, they were behind the sofa the whole time!
Posted by: t-bird at January 11, 2012 12:48 PM (FcR7P)

So that's what our dog kept whining and pawing at! And here we thought she had lost one of her toys.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 11, 2012 08:51 AM (UzjcV)

73 WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO DO A POST ABOUT MICHELLE THE ANGRY BLACK WOMAN?? (you're killing us here...)

Posted by: Cricket at January 11, 2012 08:52 AM (DrC22)

74 27 Caption worthy photo at sweasel.com. Have at it! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 11, 2012 12:38 PM (UzjcV) Shrinky Dinks Gain Popularity in Japan

Posted by: Beefy Meatball at January 11, 2012 08:52 AM (E7yM+)

75 61

isn't flogging a protestant thing anyway?

Flogging goes all the way back to ancient times. IIRC, there was some violations of Jewish law where flagellation as punishment was limited to 40 strokes. The Spartans used flogging as a masculinity test, the Romans used it as a preclude to crucifixion, and the British Navy along with slave owners used it as punishment. Of course, the main practitioners of this form of punishment are Islamic countries and some of the former British territories.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 11, 2012 08:52 AM (9hSKh)

76 mike...oh you mean self flaggelation......

Posted by: phoenixgirl....all in for perry at January 11, 2012 08:52 AM (mfbqu)

77
If M. O. doesn't like the angry stereotype, maybe she should try not being such a bitch. Just sayin.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at January 11, 2012 08:53 AM (JYheX)

78
I just dropped a piece of gum on the floor.
Should I tweet about it?

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 08:53 AM (sqkOB)

79 73 WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO DO A POST ABOUT MICHELLE THE ANGRY BLACK WOMAN?? (you're killing us here...) Or DWS blaming the Tucson shootings on the Tea Party in the Examiner?

Posted by: Wyatt Earp Is Still Tebowing at January 11, 2012 08:54 AM (gA69l)

80 Has it been there longer than 5 seconds?

Posted by: Entropy at January 11, 2012 08:54 AM (Ci0JG)

78 sooth

if i had a twitter...i'd tweet it for you.......

Posted by: phoenixgirl....all in for perry at January 11, 2012 08:54 AM (mfbqu)

I like that Romney "likes to fire people."

Second look at Romney? I've got a stuttering clusterfuck of a miserable failure that I need to take off the payroll.

Posted by: Max Power is the Dunning–Kruger effect made flesh at January 11, 2012 08:54 AM (q177U)

83
The last thing the Left wants is for us to fixate on Michelle Obama.

And by last, I mean first and only.

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 08:55 AM (sqkOB)

84 The singular obsession with this entire blog for the past few months has been Rick Perry. Are you now moving on?

Yes, and thank you for your very intelligent, insightful, thought provoking comments which consist of little more than "perry is dum lol".

At least when you're not engaging in bizarre Palin fixation fantasies, that is.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 11, 2012 08:55 AM (SY2Kh)

85 My good fast friends and I went to the store the other day. Someone was rantin and raving about how they hated Mitt Romney, and how only Ron Paul could save the country. The people in the aisles were shaking their heads in agreement. Food for thought , and after we finished buying 20 10 packs of ramen noodles we left.

Posted by: sally mae at January 11, 2012 08:55 AM (8Hvlc)

86

Obama Rumored to be Looking at 28 Million Dollar Connecticut Mansion

Just the one mansion? Ugh, Plebs.

Posted by: Mitt "Red in Tooth and Claw" Romney

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at January 11, 2012 08:55 AM (3wBRE)

87 isn't flogging a protestant thing anyway?

Oh no! The Catholic Church was so deep in it at one point they convinced the faithful to flog themselves. Take that Romeny! Talk about efficiency, they cut the number of required people for the task in half!
Posted by: MikeTheMoose Camellia Sinensis Operative at January 11, 2012 12:51 PM

There are still Penitentes in the small communities of Northern New Mexico.

Posted by: huerfano at January 11, 2012 08:56 AM (lXi+d)

The singular obsession with this entire blog for the past few months has been Rick Perry. Are you now moving on?

I'm ready. It's tough. Baby steps.

Posted by: Max Power is the Dunning–Kruger effect made flesh at January 11, 2012 08:56 AM (q177U)

89 Which project are you talking about Y-Not? Bain has done hundreds of them, and I know that Govt loans were part of some, but no details. Was it something egregious? Did it get paid off w/interest? Was it a competitive edge that all the venture company's rivals were beating them with? Apart from the actual money and overall strategic vision, what places like Bain do is know and use every single legal in and out of making companies work.

Posted by: Lincolntf at January 11, 2012 08:56 AM (hiMsy)

90
what a coincidence 'cuz if I Had A Hammer...

I'd hammer you in the mornin...

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 08:56 AM (sqkOB)

91 73 WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO DO A POST ABOUT MICHELLE THE ANGRY BLACK WOMAN?? (you're killing us here...)
Posted by: Cricket at January 11, 2012 12:52 PM (DrC22)

If you had an emoticon of common sense, you'd know that yelling while supplicating for a 'Chelle thread only works if you scowl at the same time... >8 ^ (

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 11, 2012 08:56 AM (UzjcV)

92 61

isn't flogging a protestant thing anyway?

Posted by: phoenixgirl....all in for perry at January 11, 2012 12:48 PM (mfbqu)

39 strokes was a common judicial punishment at one time, if that is what you are thinking of.

Posted by: Grey Fox at January 11, 2012 08:56 AM (sEvRn)

93 WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO DO A POST ABOUT MICHELLE THE ANGRY BLACK WOMAN?? (you're killing us here...)

Posted by: Cricket at January 11, 2012 12:52 PM (DrC22)

That has the potential of turning into a banhammer free fire zone.

Posted by: ErikW at January 11, 2012 08:57 AM (+ePlO)

94 Of course, the main practitioners of this form of punishment are Islamic countries and some of the former British territories.

Posted by: Kratos (Ghost of Sparta) at January 11, 2012 12:52 PM (9hSKh)

And the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at January 11, 2012 08:57 AM (mFxQX)

95 Are we boned yet?

Posted by: Max Power is (Blech) taking a second look at Romney at January 11, 2012 08:57 AM (q177U)

96
Top 5 finish? awesome. I think I spent all of 5 minutes on it. And the hundreds of hours of watching college football...

Posted by: I R A Darth Aggie © at January 11, 2012 08:58 AM (1hM1d)

97 The russians used to flog, also. Observers in the 19th century, after flogging had largely been abolished in the West, thought that it was odd that Russian serfs didn't seem to take their punishments as degrading, and decided that the Russian peasants had no sense of personal honor.

Posted by: Grey Fox at January 11, 2012 09:01 AM (sEvRn)

98 The singular obsession with this entire blog for the past few months has been Rick Perry. Are you now moving on?

You're butthurt because ace didn't hop on the Palin express. And he was quite vocal about it and that angered you. So in your anger you're going to obsess over and relate over comment you make over Perry?

That's probably not too healthy, dude.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at January 11, 2012 09:03 AM (pLTLS)

I see where Perry might not qualify for the debate in Charleston S.C.

That should just about do him in.

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at January 11, 2012 09:06 AM (mFxQX)

100

Yes, and thank you for your very intelligent, insightful, thought provoking comments which consist of little more than "perry is dum lol".

At least when you're not engaging in bizarre Palin fixation fantasies, that is.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at January 11, 2012 12:55 PM (SY2Kh)

You donÂ’t seem to appreciate the witty mischaracterizations and humorous highlighting of your candidateÂ’s flaws as you did when Palin was the target.

Did you lose your sense of humor?

Posted by: jwest at January 11, 2012 09:07 AM (FdndL)

101 Speaking of flogging. The only traditions of the Royal Navy are Rum Sodomy and the lash.

Posted by: Winston Churchill at January 11, 2012 09:08 AM (tf9Ne)

102 >>Are you now moving on?

You're like Neil Young with the endless one note thing guy.
How about a little variety?
Otherwise your move would be a lot easier for everyone.

Posted by: ontherocks at January 11, 2012 09:08 AM (HBqDo)

103 It's only castles burning.

Posted by: joncelli, too stressed by half at January 11, 2012 09:09 AM (RD7QR)

104 I can haz cheerleader?

Posted by: Blaster at January 11, 2012 09:09 AM (Fw2Gg)

105

I just had a chilling thought.

Sometime before the end of the month, we will be forced to endure another of the SCOAMT's State of the Union addresses.

...

You know, I spent last weekend sick to my stomach. It was the first time I experienced projectile vomiting since I was in single digits. I wondered at the time why my digestive system would choose to suddenly re-employ vomiting as a legitimate practice after a drought of twenty five to thirty years.

I realize now that my body was just preparing me for the amount of time I'm going to spend kneeling in front of the Porcelain Throne while the purple-lipped tyrant spews his verbal diarrhea across the nation's airwaves.

I'm going to have to sleep with a bucket next to my bed that night, just to be safe.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit at January 11, 2012 09:10 AM (4df7R)

106 Newt and Perry bash Romney with an accusation that he is a capitalist.

Romney defends himself by saying that he is no worse than Obama when Obama took over Government Motors.

Forecast: It's going to be a long, cold winter with 20% chance of suicide.

Posted by: WalrusRex at January 11, 2012 09:11 AM (Hx5uv)

107 I realize now that my body was just preparing me for the amount of time I'm going to spend kneeling in front of the Porcelain Throne while the purple-lipped tyrant spews his verbal diarrhea across the nation's airwaves.

RACIST!!!!!!!

Posted by: © Sponge at January 11, 2012 09:12 AM (UK9cE)

108 Velvet Ambition, is that a CNN standard that Perry isn't meeting? The other candidates should quietly ask that it be waived.

Posted by: Lincolntf at January 11, 2012 09:12 AM (hiMsy)

109

I'm going to have to sleep with a bucket next to my bed that night, just to be safe.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit at January 11, 2012 01:10 PM (4df7R)

Just get drunk and hang out here for the SOTU. The outcome will be the same but you'll have some fun beforehand.

Posted by: joncelli, too stressed by half at January 11, 2012 09:12 AM (RD7QR)

110 People are still holding out for Palin? Sweet jeebus people need to get a clue.

Posted by: Cajun Carrot at January 11, 2012 09:12 AM (zHl9z)

111 RACIST!!!!!!!

Posted by: Â© Sponge at January 11, 2012 01:12 PM (UK9cE)

*handwave* I have denounced myself so many times, I just take it as given now.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit at January 11, 2012 09:13 AM (4df7R)

112 If only there were a web page, say smilies.mee.nu for example, that listed all the emoticons that worked here...

Posted by: DarkLord©, Rogue Commenter at January 11, 2012 09:13 AM (GBXon)

113

They should rename Baine Capital: BANE Capital. Maybe have a logo of a huge dude with a luchador mask.

Venom production to begin immeadiately.

Mitt Romney quoted as saying "I will break the Bat!"

Posted by: Max Power at January 11, 2012 09:13 AM (q177U)

114 Forecast: It's going to be a long, cold winter with 20% chance of suicide.

Posted by: WalrusRex at January 11, 2012 01:11 PM (Hx5uv)

I think Rush is about to pop a vessel.

Posted by: ErikW at January 11, 2012 09:13 AM (+ePlO)

115

You know, election day falls on my birthday this year...so I'll have a double drunken fest. I ask that no one chokes on vomit, whether it's their's or not.

I haven't cried on my birthday since those girls in 3rd grade spent the whole day teasing me about my priapism.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at January 11, 2012 09:13 AM (Ec6wH)

116
these threads would be 350% more better if we could post funny pics and gifs

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 09:14 AM (sqkOB)

117

Mr. West,

Sarah and I want you to know how much we appreciate your non-stop harping on how badly we've been treated on this blog. Sarah wanted me to let you know, while I was giving her a good rogering last night, she... well, she was thinking about me while we were going at it, but since she likes to put her little pinkie up my rectum during the process, she said she thought of you when she was wiping off her finger afterwards.

Keep up the good work, buddy.

Posted by: Todd P. at January 11, 2012 09:14 AM (TOk1P)

118
wow no lauraw today, eh?

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 09:15 AM (sqkOB)

119 What a shitty day. Wife and I are calling it quits after only four years of marriage. What a fucking sham. Staying at a friend's place. What utter bullshit.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:15 AM (zLeKL)

120 Posted by: Todd P. at January 11, 2012 01:14 PM (TOk1P) I think I've been here long enough when I can sense Jeff behind this sock LOL!

Posted by: Cajun Carrot at January 11, 2012 09:15 AM (zHl9z)

121 74 27 Caption worthy photo at sweasel.com. Have at it! Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 11, 2012 12:38 PM (UzjcV) Tsunami recovery efforts continue.

Posted by: bergerbilder at January 11, 2012 09:15 AM (j+Izh)

122

Just get drunk and hang out here for the SOTU. The outcome will be the same but you'll have some fun beforehand.

Posted by: joncelli, too stressed by half at January 11, 2012 01:12 PM (RD7QR)

I don't know if even drunkenness will be enough to get me through the SoTU without putting a foot, fist, knee, elbow or head through my television screen. I expect it would actually exacerbate the situation. And I've still got a TV with a glass screen, so that would HURT.

But I'll definitely be hanging out here. No place I'd rather be while the JETyrant is flapping his ears! Er, lips!

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit at January 11, 2012 09:15 AM (4df7R)

123
wow bro, that sucks

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 09:16 AM (sqkOB)

124

*handwave* I have denounced myself so many times, I just take it as given now.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit at January 11, 2012 01:13 PM (4df7R)

Ah, Understood. CARRY ON!!

Posted by: © Sponge at January 11, 2012 09:16 AM (UK9cE)

125 Joffen, I'm sorry to hear that. Can't work it out?

Posted by: Tami at January 11, 2012 09:16 AM (X6akg)

126 Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:15 PM (zLeKL) Damn dude sorry to hear that.

Posted by: Cajun Carrot at January 11, 2012 09:16 AM (zHl9z)

127 Meh. SotU is persona non grata at my lair. Just an exercise in BS rhetoric, not worth my time or blood pressure.

Posted by: DarkLord©, Rogue Commenter at January 11, 2012 09:17 AM (GBXon)

128
Wifes don't last as long as they used.

Used to be able to get 20+ years outta wifes and refrigerators. Not no more.

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 09:17 AM (sqkOB)

129 Joffen, I'm so sorry to hear that!

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit at January 11, 2012 09:17 AM (4df7R)

130 Ugh...we were going to marriage counseling and I thought it was working. I guess not. I am totally at a loss right now. I'm kinda in a daze...so my brain isn't making any sense of it. All I feel right now is rage and exhaustion. Fuck.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:18 AM (zLeKL)

131 Wifes don't last as long as they used.

Used to be able to get 20+ years outta wifes and refrigerators. Not no more.

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 01:17 PM (sqkOB)

Though we can't blame such shoddy manufacture on the Chinese this time. The Chinese don't make girls. Kind of a problem for them, actually.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit at January 11, 2012 09:19 AM (4df7R)

132 Wifes don't last as long as they used. Heh. Yeah. Four years. Jesus. That's a blink of the eye. What a failure.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:20 AM (zLeKL)

133

People are still holding out for Palin? Sweet jeebus people need to get a clue.

Posted by: Cajun Carrot at January 11, 2012 01:12 PM (zHl9z)

NobodyÂ’s holding out for Palin.

The whole point of the exercise is to show some sycophantic conservatives that the best way to help their candidate is not to destroy other conservatives.

HereÂ’s a reminder for the future.

If Ace says heÂ’s more in favor of one person than another, you donÂ’t have to interpret that as a signal for you to unleash the hate of a thousand suns to prove how good a friend you are to him.

Try to stop and think for yourselves for once.

Posted by: jwest at January 11, 2012 09:21 AM (FdndL)

134

>>Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:15 PM (zLeKL)

My lady will not tolerate the inevitable negativity that comes with talk of current politics. That's the function of this forum.

If that has been contaminating the atmosphere in your own relationship try offering to abolish it.

Just a thought, but good luck regardless.

Posted by: ontherocks at January 11, 2012 09:21 AM (HBqDo)

135 Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:15 PM (zLeKL)

Sorry to hear that.

Keep your chin up.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJconservative) at January 11, 2012 09:22 AM (nEUpB)

136 Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:15 PM (zLeKL)

As a friend told me don't get too wound up in the $ cost of the divorce because you will find the peace of getting out of a bad marriage worth every penny. And after my divorce I found out he was right.

Posted by: Buzzsaw at January 11, 2012 09:22 AM (tf9Ne)

137

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:15 PM (zLeKL)

Shit, Joffen. Sorry, dude.

Posted by: ErikW at January 11, 2012 09:22 AM (+ePlO)

138
Newt fired two wifes.

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 09:23 AM (sqkOB)

139 Newt likes to be able to fire wives.

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 09:24 AM (sqkOB)

140 these threads would be 350% more better if we could post funny pics and gifs

I'm sure you mean 3000%.

Posted by: President Innumerate at January 11, 2012 09:24 AM (FUYSU)

141 It became necessary to destroy the party in order to save it.

Posted by: Newt Perry Huntsman at January 11, 2012 09:24 AM (Hx5uv)

142
As bad as this is for you, Joff, it'd be a hundred times worse if you had kids.

You don't have kids, right?

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 09:24 AM (sqkOB)

143 Who was the guy that said he was not going to get married anymore, just find a woman he couldn't stand and buy her a house.

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at January 11, 2012 09:25 AM (mFxQX)

144 Thanks for the support and the chuckles, guys. Yes, Soothsayer we have a little girl. She's not yet two. I guess that's a young enough age to not be emotionally affected by this, but I doubt it.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:26 AM (zLeKL)

145

Sorry to hear about that, Joffen. If you want me to plant drugs on her, I can do it.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at January 11, 2012 09:26 AM (Ec6wH)

146 No one has been flogged in Delaware since 1952. It was the last state to outlaw flogging.

Posted by: bergerbilder at January 11, 2012 09:26 AM (j+Izh)

147
oh I didn't know you had a child

well that does complicate things

Posted by: Soothsayer & Weezie Jefferson at January 11, 2012 09:27 AM (sqkOB)

148

Joffen,

I was misreading the tone of your comments thinking you were upset over politics. I knew something was wrong, but had no idea it was marital. Sorry youÂ’re having trouble.

Hang in there. Shit will work itself out.

Posted by: jwest at January 11, 2012 09:28 AM (FdndL)

149 Still no Ace, huh?

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at January 11, 2012 09:28 AM (8y9MW)

150 Joffen is it definitely over? You could try Game?

Posted by: BlackOrchidHeartlessAgain at January 11, 2012 09:28 AM (SB0V2)

151 Well, Joffen.....at least after only 4 years, she shouldn't be able to take half your shit.

What'd you do wrong? Since we all know it's NEVER the woman's fault in a divorce situation......

Posted by: © Sponge at January 11, 2012 09:28 AM (UK9cE)

152 Oh, and:

Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a miserable tyrant.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at January 11, 2012 09:28 AM (8y9MW)

153 I know we're not really supposed to drop the c-word on this blog. But damn, if there ever was a time......

Wassermann Woof blames Tea Party for Gifford's shooting

She is a vile sub-human piece of gutter trash.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at January 11, 2012 09:29 AM (pLTLS)

154 No one has been flogged in Delaware since 1952.

As a form of punishment by the state...you can hire people to flog you (if you can't find someone on the internet to do it for free). Even in Delaware.

Posted by: HeatherRadish at January 11, 2012 09:29 AM (/kI1Q)

155 119 What a shitty day.

Wife and I are calling it quits after only four years of marriage. What a fucking sham. Staying at a friend's place.

What utter bullshit.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:15 PM (zLeKL)

Joffen, that sucks buddy. Stay strong.

Posted by: joncelli, too stressed by half at January 11, 2012 09:30 AM (RD7QR)

156 Oh....You have a kid. Damn, man. She'll get 3/4's of your shit now. Sorry. That really sucks.

Posted by: © Sponge at January 11, 2012 09:30 AM (UK9cE)

157 What'd you do wrong? Since we all know it's NEVER the woman's fault in a divorce situation......

You got that right. I still blame that guy my ex was sleeping with for the divorce.

Posted by: Buzzsaw at January 11, 2012 09:30 AM (tf9Ne)

158 I come here to relax with friends and shoot the shit, ya know? Yeah I've been tense over politics but there's other bullshit going on. It hasn't really hit me yet. A couple months ago I was on here right after she left me. I was just sitting at home, so I got on here. What else was I gonna do? She came back and we decided to try counseling. Didn't take, I guess.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:31 AM (zLeKL)

159 Joffen Crap I'm trying to quit commenting so often but.... Coming out of lurk mode... A) There is something wrong with her seriously. ...because you are both smart and funny-that's actually a hard combo to find... How old is she? Let her-go-and grow up.

Posted by: tasker at January 11, 2012 09:31 AM (r2PLg)

160
the Tea Party has a long history of violence

Posted by: OWS squatter at January 11, 2012 09:31 AM (sqkOB)

161 Oh Joffen, sorry to hear that. Hope you guys can keep it as amicable as possible.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at January 11, 2012 09:32 AM (pLTLS)

162 What a failure.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:20 PM (zLeKL)

Sorry, but...bullshit.

Sometimes marriages just don't work out. People are complicated, and they change. Lot's of good people with good intentions and the will to make a marriage work have to call it quits. It happens.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJconservative) at January 11, 2012 09:32 AM (nEUpB)

163 @sponge yeah I guess I need to figure that out, huh?

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:32 AM (zLeKL)

164 I still blame that guy my ex was sleeping with for the divorce.

So... not you, then?

Sorry, Joffen. That inhales with great vigor.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at January 11, 2012 09:32 AM (8y9MW)

165
I just realized that we're like the Jim Rome of consoling.

Posted by: OWS squatter at January 11, 2012 09:33 AM (sqkOB)

166 Sorry Joffen. Perhaps she will reconsider after a few days.

But in case she doesn't be prepared to move out of State, particularly if you are in a Southern State. Family court here is Sharia law, except it is Baptist.

Posted by: Vic at January 11, 2012 09:34 AM (YdQQY)

167 She is a vile sub-human piece of gutter trash.

Posted by: laceyunderalls at January 11, 2012 01:29 PM (pLTLS)

We can only hope that she does something stupid like Anthony Wiener did and text pictures of her dick to some porn star and be humiliated out of her job.

We all know that liberals fail upwards, however.

Posted by: ErikW at January 11, 2012 09:34 AM (+ePlO)

168 Joffen, if she left 2 months ago and has since come back, how long have you guys been going to counseling?

Posted by: Tami at January 11, 2012 09:34 AM (X6akg)

169 Sometimes marriages just don't work out. People are complicated, and they change. That gives me pause. She has said several times that I've changed, but she meant that I've become more conservative. She voted for Obama in 2008.... That can't be it. No fucking way.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:34 AM (zLeKL)

170 She voted for Obama in 2008....

I rule....not your fault!

Posted by: Tami at January 11, 2012 09:35 AM (X6akg)

171 @170: It was September that she left, we've been going to counseling once a week since then. She came back the next day...

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:35 AM (zLeKL)

172 Hey-look on the bright side... you only wasted four years... When it works it shouldn't be that hard to make it work-if that makes any sense. Maybe it doesn't what the hell does anyone know...

Posted by: tasker at January 11, 2012 09:36 AM (r2PLg)

173
well, it could be part of it if you, maybe, you get into arguments over it

Posted by: soothsayer at January 11, 2012 09:36 AM (sqkOB)

174

I just realized that we're like the Jim Rome of consoling.

What's this "we" shit, kemosabe?

Posted by: ErikW at January 11, 2012 09:36 AM (+ePlO)

175 She came back and we decided to try counseling. Didn't take, I guess.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:31 PM (zLeKL)

OK, no chance then. Clean out your bank account and cancel all credit cards NOW. Then leave the State. If your company has other offices in a different State ask for a transfer.

Posted by: Vic at January 11, 2012 09:36 AM (YdQQY)

176 I just realized that we're like the Jim Rome of consoling.

Guys need roughly 4 things when it comes to overcoming grief:

1- A kind word/sympathetic ear
2- A drink (or other form of escapism, for the tea teetotalers)
3- To engage in violence
4- Friends who treat them normally.

We're kind of doing 1, we can't supply two or three, and 4 is where we excel.

Of course, if the grief goes too long, they need #5- friends who will kick their rears. But I don't think finding out today gets anywhere near the need for #5.

Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) says 'No' to RINO Romney at January 11, 2012 09:37 AM (8y9MW)

177 She voted for Obama in 2008.... I rule....not your fault! ******** I'm with Tami. She's probably going to vote for Ron Paul-that is the crazy--- Run Away!!!

Posted by: tasker at January 11, 2012 09:37 AM (r2PLg)

178 Vic....quit telling him to leave the state! He has a small child for goodness sake.

Posted by: Tami at January 11, 2012 09:37 AM (X6akg)

179 Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:34 PM (zLeKL)

Joffen, I hope that it works out for the best for you, your daughter and yes, even your wife.

Good luck.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJconservative) at January 11, 2012 09:37 AM (nEUpB)

180 147 No one has been flogged in Delaware since 1952. It was the last state to outlaw flogging.
Posted by: bergerbilder at January 11, 2012 01:26 PM (j+Izh)

Prescient ones among us saw that Christine O'Donnell was headed our way and wished to make this place as welcoming to Wiccans as possible.

And now you know... the rest of the story

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 11, 2012 09:37 AM (UzjcV)

181 Uh Vic, I can understand your urgency, but there is a child to consider. Gonna have to work with the little person in mind.

Posted by: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain at January 11, 2012 09:38 AM (bj+Nc)

182 So... not you, then?

I couldn't blame the wife cause it's always the guys fault and I sure as hell wasn't going to blame myself

/sarc

Posted by: Buzzsaw at January 11, 2012 09:38 AM (tf9Ne)

183 The wonderful healing effects of alcohol joffen should never be overlooked. Hide your car keys, cell phone, and wallet from yourself, go out with some friends and get so drunk your brain feels like a marshmallow. Rinse repeat. Then hit the gym, then drink some more, gym, drink some more. Yes my advice sucks but it worked for me not with a divorce but with PTSD.

Posted by: Mr Pink at January 11, 2012 09:38 AM (8Hvlc)

184 Vic....quit telling him to leave the state! He has a small child for goodness sake.

If he is in the South she will get the child and he will be lucky to see it again anyway.

Posted by: Vic at January 11, 2012 09:38 AM (YdQQY)

185 OK, no chance then. Clean out your bank account and cancel all credit cards NOW. Then leave the State. If your company has other offices in a different State ask for a transfer. \ **** This-particularly the bolded. Vic is a genius.

Posted by: tasker at January 11, 2012 09:39 AM (r2PLg)

186
take it to the new thread

Posted by: soothsayer at January 11, 2012 09:39 AM (sqkOB)

187 italicized.

Posted by: tasker at January 11, 2012 09:39 AM (r2PLg)

188 Joffen- Sorry to hear that. Try to be at least civil just for the kid. You won't regret it down the road.

Posted by: Julie at January 11, 2012 09:40 AM (O/fK8)

189 Oh shit...they have a kid...I thought I read .. oops. (wow...now I know how Rick Perry felt.)

Posted by: tasker at January 11, 2012 09:40 AM (r2PLg)

190 We've disagreed more and more on politics...but she's not all that political. I went from kind of a "moderate" on abortion and gay marriage to not supporting it but I never really thought about it so...I dunno. I guess people do change...

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:40 AM (zLeKL)

191

Not to take her side or anything, but you do realize you can become a bit animated when on the subject of politics, right?

Maybe you let a few things slip out that the average Obama admirer might find upsetting.

And forget counseling. 99.9% of councilors are liberals who would have told your wife to leave the minute they figured out youÂ’re a conservative.

Posted by: jwest at January 11, 2012 09:41 AM (FdndL)

192 As a divorced person since my son was a little over 2, you can work something out with her if she's reasonable. Shared custody, we do 4 days on 4 days off. Children need both parents and need to know that the parents were willing to go to the wall to be with them regardless of "grown up" circumstances.

My prayer for you is that she can see past herself to what's best for your kid.

Posted by: Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain at January 11, 2012 09:41 AM (bj+Nc)

193 Thanks for the advice anyway, Vic. Definitely drinking tonight.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:42 AM (zLeKL)

194 Oh and if the chick is the one that left you should count yourself lucky normally you have to pay Them to leave.

Posted by: Mr Pink at January 11, 2012 09:42 AM (8Hvlc)

195 Joffen- Sorry to hear that. Try to be at least civil just for the kid. You won't regret it down the road.

Posted by: Julie at January 11, 2012 01:40 PM (O/fK

Yea, because down the road when the daughter gets married and is picking which house to go to for the holidays, you will be last on the list right behind a 3rd cousin.

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at January 11, 2012 09:42 AM (mFxQX)

196 jwest: I think you might be on to something...about me and the wife and the counselor...

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:42 AM (zLeKL)

197

Velvet Ambition at January 11, 2012 01:42 PM

Sorry I hit a raw nerve.

Posted by: Julie at January 11, 2012 09:44 AM (O/fK8)

198 My one son and DIL have a yappy ankle-snapping dog. I've recommended to them they rename it Wasserman-Schultz.

Posted by: bergerbilder at January 11, 2012 09:44 AM (j+Izh)

199 Thanks for lending your ear everyone. I will talk to ya all later. Got some packing and shit to do...

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 09:44 AM (zLeKL)

200

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:15 PM (zLeKL)

My heart goes out to you, bro. I'm helping my best friend thru one after 10 years and a son.

Posted by: Cicero Kid at January 11, 2012 09:44 AM (HyZHp)

201 119 What a shitty day.
Wife and I are calling it quits after only four years of marriage.
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:15 PM (zLeKL)

Sincerely sorry to hear this. Don't let your daughter become a victim of this, please.

I wasted four years trying to fix a marriage that was beyond repair. We had no kids to complicate matters, so when I walked, I proposed a settlement that was accepted without much angst.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at January 11, 2012 09:47 AM (UzjcV)

202 and the counselor... ****** Great...let me tell you something. Those people are not all they are cracked up to be they don't have all the answers. When Iw as young I babysat for to psychologists. One was a prof of psych-met his wife as a student...ya. She-the student- became sort of famous-was Glamour magazine's top ten admired women of the year-something like that. You wouldn't believe all the stuff she faked for that interview and the pictorial of her house that went with it. Ran out and bought a whole new living room for the photo shoot. Ugh she dated a famous guy that wrote these self help books... What Color is Your Blank Blank... Anyways long story short...these psych experts were and are still the most screwed up people I ever met. They get into the business-I think- because they are so screwy... So your counselor could well be worthless.

Posted by: tasker at January 11, 2012 09:50 AM (r2PLg)

203
>>It hasn't really hit me yet. A couple months ago I was on here right after she left me. I was just sitting at home, so I got on here. What else was I gonna do?
Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at January 11, 2012 01:31 PM (zLeKL)

I had a stretch a few years ago where all of my closest family including my younger brother, and right after, my only close friend all passed in a short time.
Two things got me through - humor and a focus (OK maybe a little bit of an obsession) on personal fitness and health. That and the above mentioned lady.
Change your focus, maybe forget politics for a while.
You can find humor in just about anything, even now - especially now.

Posted by: ontherocks at January 11, 2012 09:51 AM (HBqDo)

204 Good luck Joffen.

Posted by: tasker at January 11, 2012 09:52 AM (r2PLg)

205 Hey! I don't think there should be a winner or a loser in this competition. It hurts my self esteem that I did poorly. I think everyone should get a trophy for participating.

Posted by: Zombie John Gotti at January 11, 2012 11:12 AM (Gkhxf)

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