October 29, 2012
— andy My office may be closed today, but The Old Guard's isn't:
Spc. Brett Hyde, Tomb Sentinel, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), keeps guard over the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Hurricane Sandy at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Oct. 29, 2012. Hyde lives by the Sentinel's Creed which in part says “Through the years of diligence and praise and the discomfort of the elements, I will walk my tour in humble reverence to the best of my ability”. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.)
Note: The original post featured an image that was reported to be from today but turned out to have been taken in September. It was replaced with the image above that appears on The Old Guard's Facebook page.
Original photo:
Via @KristinaRibali from the Facebook page of Dan Marshall.
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Posted by: Snidely Whiplash - Who Knows How To Have A War On Women at October 29, 2012 07:51 AM (feFL6)
Posted by: typo dynamofo at October 29, 2012 07:51 AM (+VMZ0)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 29, 2012 07:52 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: mallfly at October 29, 2012 07:54 AM (bJm7W)
Posted by: BignJames at October 29, 2012 07:55 AM (rlFQ+)
Posted by: Harp at October 29, 2012 11:53 AM (h9ygK)
Yeah. I always wanted to stroll in the Oval Office and say, "Get your feet off my desk, idiot!" Because it is my desk. And yours too. It's our desk, not his.
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 29, 2012 07:55 AM (BuSM8)
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 29, 2012 11:55 AM (BuSM
In addition to heel marks, our Resolute Desk probably has cigarette burns, ashes, and blow all over it now. I hope the cleaners can get the obama stench out of our White House after they are sent packing.
Posted by: Havedash at October 29, 2012 07:58 AM (F0WNa)
Posted by: Vic at October 29, 2012 07:58 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Vic at October 29, 2012 07:59 AM (YdQQY)
Made it into work this morning, but Philly isn't supposed to get hit hard until this afternoon. Not sure how I'm getting in tomorrow, but hey, that's the fun.
Posted by: Wyatt Earp at October 29, 2012 07:59 AM (Agn5J)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at October 29, 2012 08:00 AM (AsY5D)
Posted by: Tesh at October 29, 2012 08:01 AM (cnjni)
Posted by: Vic at October 29, 2012 11:59 AM (YdQQY)
I thought Andy was in Mass.?
Posted by: Tami at October 29, 2012 08:01 AM (X6akg)
Posted by: Havedash at October 29, 2012 08:01 AM (F0WNa)
Posted by: Havedash at October 29, 2012 11:58 AM (F0WNa)
They distract from the skid marks that that woman, Miss Lewinsky, left.
Posted by: somebody else, not me at October 29, 2012 08:02 AM (nZvGM)
Posted by: Vic
You know, I could probably do that better than they can. Did you see me on Ellen? Cutting a rug, man, cutting a rug.
Posted by: BHO at October 29, 2012 08:02 AM (6TB1Z)
Posted by: ChristyBlinky, unbanned, ready to get this done at October 29, 2012 08:02 AM (baL2B)
They're only human. Surely after a few days of that the only thing running through their minds must be "this sucks this sucks this sucks".
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 29, 2012 08:02 AM (SY2Kh)
Posted by: Reggie Love at October 29, 2012 08:03 AM (ypzqs)
>>....but Philly isn't supposed to get hit hard until this afternoon. Not sure how I'm getting in tomorrow, but hey, that's the fun.
This storm is only a fraction of the damage of a 2nd term for barrack HUSSEIN obama.
Vote! JEF didn't make the oceans recede. Another broken promise.
*spit*
Posted by: sickinmass at October 29, 2012 08:04 AM (bcNec)
I suppose the thought that every 12 year old boy out there wants to be them helps keep them warm.
Plus a significant fraction of somewhat older boys.
Posted by: pep at October 29, 2012 08:04 AM (6TB1Z)
........
Because it is a government site.. and Barky has commanded he be inserted into every web page. So let it be written. So let it be done!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at October 29, 2012 08:05 AM (f9c2L)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:07 AM (j1gX1)
Posted by: sickinmass at October 29, 2012 12:06 PM (bcNec)
Double damned then.
Posted by: Vic at October 29, 2012 08:07 AM (YdQQY)
Lots of respect!
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 08:08 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: awkward davies at October 29, 2012 08:08 AM (USjX1)
His election four years ago gave him chances for catharsis that he could only have dreamed about beforehand. He's been able to profane, in succession, a vast array of American symbols.
I think of him as I'm watching my Border Collie pissing on all the evidence left behind by other dogs during our walks.
Posted by: Jim Flimsey at October 29, 2012 08:08 AM (T9V22)
The wind's blowing pretty good here, but the rain's light. All in all, it's pretty meh so far.
The wind's supposed to pick up as the day goes on, so there's that.
Posted by: Andy at October 29, 2012 08:08 AM (OZPoa)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 29, 2012 08:08 AM (+tqYo)
He'll take credit tomorrow as the storm moves away.
Related: Eye wall reformed. Looks like Atlantic City will be epicenter of worst damage. It was already underwater this morning.
Posted by: Snidely Whiplash - Who Knows How To Have A War On Women at October 29, 2012 08:09 AM (feFL6)
Posted by: Advo at October 29, 2012 08:10 AM (7vbG1)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:11 AM (j1gX1)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:12 AM (j1gX1)
Department of Labor might delay Friday jobs report until after the election?
Don't worry, ADP and a few others will still have theirs, and it will suck for TFG.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy, with laptop dead at October 29, 2012 08:12 AM (lOmbq)
Fort Myer and Arlington have so much to see--the old part of the cemetery is fascinating, with individual tombstones that are not the famous rows of plain stones. One guy has an anchor--an ANCHOR--on his grave, another has a small pyramid with reliefs of his campaigns in the Seminole wars along the faces, another has a piece of rose quartz about the size of a Volkswagen.
The Old Guard Caisson crew is a fabulous visit, and the last time I went it was indeed humbling, heartening and sacred to see these young young kids in great shape, who with perfect courtesy can tell you EVERYTHING about what you are seeing, its history and its meaning.
The reverence, respect and pride in their duty is apparent in all they do, even on a casual day with someone just wandering into the stables out of the cemetery.
God bless them, and thank God he has blessed US with them and all their fellows who serve.
Posted by: barbarausa at October 29, 2012 08:13 AM (WWeoI)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, TX at October 29, 2012 08:14 AM (P6H+d)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYCPbP_a46I&feature=related
Posted by: Buzzsaw at October 29, 2012 08:14 AM (tf9Ne)
That's just some of the reasons why they honorably serve the greater duty they're assigned.
Posted by: ironbill at October 29, 2012 08:15 AM (Q+4Zh)
Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at October 29, 2012 08:15 AM (fswZa)
'Email from Romney campaign asking for donations to the Red Cross. Email from Obama campaign asking for donations to campaign'
Posted by: Snidely Whiplash - Who Knows How To Have A War On Women at October 29, 2012 08:16 AM (feFL6)
Posted by: The Robot Devil at October 29, 2012 08:16 AM (GtCbF)
the photo is a great reminder of what the current administration lacks, in spades: duty, honor, dignity.
best of luck to the East coast and NE morons over the next couple of days; keep yer powder dry...going to be 78 degrees and beautiful today in otherwise tarnished northern Clownifornia
Posted by: the Butcher at October 29, 2012 08:17 AM (8g9qq)
Posted by: polynikes at October 29, 2012 08:18 AM (m2CN7)
Posted by: Moochelle at October 29, 2012 12:16 PM (1hLHC)
****
Hell! the dead don't even vote!
Oh...
wait.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 29, 2012 08:18 AM (piMMO)
Posted by: Jumbo Shrimp at October 29, 2012 08:18 AM (DGIjM)
Posted by: Countrysquire at October 29, 2012 08:18 AM (1hLHC)
****
I think they are miserable AND feel they are doing what they signed up to do.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 29, 2012 08:18 AM (piMMO)
Posted by: perturbed at October 29, 2012 08:18 AM (u6Ueb)
Posted by: Cicero Skip at October 29, 2012 08:18 AM (ar7xr)
Posted by: C'mon now at October 29, 2012 08:19 AM (pJpLq)
What? SCOAMF has not ordered them to stand down???
Behghazi... the President asserts hid did not tell anyone NOT to help... but as this would be the invasion of a Foreign Nation ONLY he could send troops in to help... because these were CIVILIAN personel, not military (remember, the SEALs were not active duty... ).
ONLY the President could make a Legal (War Powers Act) assertion needed to send military personel into a Sovereign Country we were not at war with...
In the end... the President needed to do a Positive Act to help.... he did not... which is why the CIA and DOD could do nothing, except try to get local help there (which they attempted, and failed...).
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 08:19 AM (lZBBB)
Posted by: Ohiovoter at October 29, 2012 08:19 AM (AkFx3)
BTW, it's absolute bullshit that Romney is also suspending his campaign. Eight days to go. Fucking shore up Iowa, Colorado, and Ohio if NH, VA, and FL are shut down. Whatever.
Posted by: Filly at October 29, 2012 08:20 AM (247Qj)
Posted by: Jumbo Shrimp at October 29, 2012 08:21 AM (DGIjM)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at October 29, 2012 08:22 AM (jucos)
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am at October 29, 2012 08:22 AM (fgC5S)
In addition to heel marks, our Resolute Desk probably has cigarette burns, ashes, and blow all over it now. I hope the cleaners can get the obama stench out of our White House after they are sent packing.
and an exorcism! Karl Rove had an exorcism done on this office (formerly Hillary's...wouldn't you?)
Posted by: Lynne at October 29, 2012 08:23 AM (lHn6+)
http://tinyurl.com/8r5ktvl
Posted by: Othered at October 29, 2012 08:23 AM (EuW9O)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:23 AM (j1gX1)
Posted by: Ian S. at October 29, 2012 08:24 AM (rPA5/)
For those of you in hurricane land it's not the storm that gets you -- it's the aftermath that sucks so bad.
No electricity and lots and lots of rain. If your shingles get damaged cover up the bare spots quick.
Posted by: eleven at October 29, 2012 08:24 AM (KXm42)
Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at October 29, 2012 08:24 AM (fswZa)
Posted by: Soona at October 29, 2012 08:25 AM (5zBCN)
Yes, they are 1903 Springfield bolt-action rifles with 5 round box magazine.
Posted by: Colombian hooker at October 29, 2012 08:25 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: Lynne at October 29, 2012 12:23 PM (lHn6+)
Seriously? He did that?
Posted by: Havedash at October 29, 2012 08:25 AM (F0WNa)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:26 AM (j1gX1)
Posted by: Thunderb at October 29, 2012 08:27 AM (Dnbau)
Posted by: Evilpens at October 29, 2012 08:27 AM (ck76k)
Makes you wonder how many cops and first responders are rolling their eyes over what Pannetta said.
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 08:27 AM (GQ8sn)
Two things on the campaign suspension. 1. you don't you give the other side a chance to say you are uncaring, although we know the Ultimate Mr Uncaring Stand Down is in the WH (independents do get moved by this stuff)
2. Going to other states that don't have a planned event is almost impossible from a logistics standpoint.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at October 29, 2012 08:28 AM (PHb2k)
Posted by: eleven at October 29, 2012 08:29 AM (KXm42)
Posted by: Zac at October 29, 2012 08:29 AM (F6KtL)
Posted by: stacy at October 29, 2012 08:30 AM (bKOZG)
Posted by: Jumbo Shrimp at October 29, 2012 08:30 AM (DGIjM)
Posted by: Brandon In Baton Rouge at October 29, 2012 08:30 AM (e0xKF)
Or M-14s. Whatevs.
Posted by: Andy at October 29, 2012 08:31 AM (OZPoa)
And /Salute to our Men and Women stationed on ships on the East Coast...
Just about every ship we have will be at Sea, getting out of the way of the Hurricane.... all the shile hopeing that their Loved Ones Ashore are All Right... when they are not there to help...
Been there.... did that.... its not a fun feeling...
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 08:31 AM (lZBBB)
Except I believe they were supposed to be in Milwaukee, WI today. Which is NOT being disrupted by the hurricane.
Posted by: GMan at October 29, 2012 08:32 AM (sxq57)
Posted by: phoenixgirl, Wearing her GIANTS jersey,team dagny at October 29, 2012 08:32 AM (Ho2rs)
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 12:32 PM (GQ8sn)
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Oops for you again. The Marine drill team uses Garands.
Posted by: Soona at October 29, 2012 08:35 AM (5zBCN)
The Cemetery is up a hill but the major roads are down along the Potomac. They're all main drags but I'd expect ponding tonight.
After a blizzard
http://tinyurl.com/8hbnlwt
During snow
http://tinyurl.com/9lnyojc
I expect some of them have probably gotten icicles off the cap brim at some point.
Posted by: DaveA at October 29, 2012 08:35 AM (wcjj2)
***
A tarp and duct tape are musts in the survival kit.
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 29, 2012 08:36 AM (piMMO)
Oops you! I'm talking about the US Army Drill Team.
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 08:36 AM (GQ8sn)
I saw on Twitter that Barry is holding a press conference at 12:45 about Sandy. Note that he's yet to hold a press conference about Benghazi.
Posted by: TD, one of the proud 53% at October 29, 2012 08:36 AM (DQMcq)
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius at October 29, 2012 08:37 AM (BDU/a)
****
Watch me heal this ocean!
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at October 29, 2012 08:37 AM (piMMO)
Oops you! I'm talking about the US Army Drill Team.
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 12:36 PM (GQ8sn)
OOPS on both of you.
My granddaughter's drill team uses balsa wood replicas.
Posted by: jwb7605 at October 29, 2012 08:37 AM (Qxe/p)
That news anchor from KUSA gave him the scare of his life. No way, TFG is going to let more reporters ask him questions.
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 08:37 AM (GQ8sn)
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." - John Stuart Mill
Posted by: Drew in MO at October 29, 2012 08:38 AM (T57vh)
Posted by: Kal Penn at October 29, 2012 08:38 AM (hSI4x)
Posted by: HeatherRadish™, predenounced for your convenience at October 29, 2012 08:38 AM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:39 AM (j1gX1)
http://is.gd/PD1Q98
Posted by: Vic at October 29, 2012 08:39 AM (YdQQY)
When my PR drill team went to visit the Army drill team, we noticed they were doing amazing things with their rifles. Upon close inspection of the rifles, they were hollowed out. My team used the full rifle, with barrel and everything. Nothing hollowed out.
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 08:39 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: Vic at October 29, 2012 08:39 AM (YdQQY)
"I don't take fucking orders from you." Atlantic Ocean
Posted by: Aaron at October 29, 2012 08:40 AM (Tlix5)
Posted by: Quilly Mammoth at October 29, 2012 08:40 AM (fswZa)
I knew a couple guys who had been in the Old Guard unit. I was under the impression they got selected because they were tall.
Still, I couldn't do it. All that shining and pressing of boots and uniforms...
I did my share of guard duty. None of it in dress uniforms though. Never had to do it in a hurricane either, so I guess there's that.
Posted by: BurtTC at October 29, 2012 08:41 AM (TOk1P)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:41 AM (j1gX1)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 12:39 PM (j1gX1)
Suprising.... 30 years ago when I was in Norfolk... We didn't rely on the chance of a pattern shift.... and ended up at Sea at least 2 days ahead of time...
Of course, we used to call them Weather Guessers back then too.... LOL
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 08:41 AM (lZBBB)
http://tinyurl.com/96okygy
Posted by: Buzzsaw at October 29, 2012 08:41 AM (tf9Ne)
Posted by: Chuckling at October 29, 2012 08:41 AM (ndlFj)
Posted by: marcus at October 29, 2012 08:42 AM (GGCsk)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:42 AM (j1gX1)
A resulting National Labor Relations Board, or NLRB, investigation affirmed that the employees' personal information was posted, but the board's general counsel refused to prosecute the union. Therefore, in June 2008, AT&T employee Jason Fisher and 15 other employees, represented by National Right to Work Foundation attorneys, filed a lawsuit in state court under North Carolina's Identity Theft Protection Act, or ITPA, against Local 3602 and its parent unions.
Incredibly, both the trial court and the North Carolina Court of Appeals found that the unions are entitled to a special exemption from being penalized for revealing employees' personal information. Both courts ruled that such trampling of employee rights is an activity that can be covered only by the National Labor Relations Act, or NLRA, and consequently may not be punished by state authorities.
Imagine that. North Carolina's courts have held that federal labor law pre-empts a completely unrelated state identity theft law, even though the U.S. Supreme Court has long held that a state retains jurisdiction where the conduct to be regulated touches deeply rooted local interests.
Posted by: George Meanie at October 29, 2012 08:42 AM (e8kgV)
Posted by: joanne at October 29, 2012 08:43 AM (VNFBf)
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 12:32 PM (GQ8sn)
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Oops, oops, oops. You're right. They're Springfields. Just got through watching them.
Posted by: Soona at October 29, 2012 08:44 AM (5zBCN)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:44 AM (j1gX1)
136 Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 12:39 PM (j1gX1)
The Fleet Forces commander ordered 21 ships out to sea from bases around Norfolk, Va., as Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast. All must be at sea by early Saturday morning.
“Based on the current track of the storm, we made the decision to begin to sortie the fleet,” said Adm. Bill Gortney in a Friday news release. “The current timeline allows them enough time to transit safely out of the path of the storm.”
Yep.... some things still seem about the same...
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 08:44 AM (lZBBB)
Of course it's going to be just as unfair to blame zero as it was to blame Bush, but at least Gov. Christy covered himself.
Posted by: Snidely Whiplash - Who Knows How To Have A War On Women at October 29, 2012 08:44 AM (feFL6)
Department of Labor might delay Friday jobs report until after the election?
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 29, 2012 12:08 PM (+tqYo)
MFM: Sounds good to us. No reason in releasing it any sooner
Posted by: TheQuietMan at October 29, 2012 08:44 AM (1Jaio)
Posted by: alexthechick at October 29, 2012 08:45 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: Ed Anger at October 29, 2012 08:45 AM (tOkJB)
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 12:44 PM (lZBBB)
wonder how many of those ships are stuck in mid transit now....
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 08:45 AM (lZBBB)
Posted by: Amy Shulkusky at October 29, 2012 08:45 AM (uMfFZ)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:46 AM (j1gX1)
To beat them at their own game, conservatives are taking the conversation to the #Forward2012 tag normally used by the Obama campaign. They cannot block that one AND they cannot prevent the ObamaZombies from seeing the discussion either.
Posted by: Tweety Bird at October 29, 2012 08:46 AM (e8kgV)
God bless 'em.
Posted by: Retread at October 29, 2012 08:47 AM (zxitI)
Posted by: Thunderb at October 29, 2012 08:47 AM (Dnbau)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:47 AM (j1gX1)
To beat them at their own game, conservatives are taking the conversation to the #Forward2012 tag normally used by the Obama campaign. They cannot block that one AND they cannot prevent the ObamaZombies from seeing the discussion either.
The management/owners of Twitter need to be taken down a notch or two, IMO.
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 08:48 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: BCochran1981 at October 29, 2012 08:49 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: Retread at October 29, 2012 08:49 AM (zxitI)
His message is; the government will take care of everything, do not question authorities
Posted by: kbdabear at October 29, 2012 08:49 AM (wwsoB)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at October 29, 2012 08:49 AM (kc2b9)
They *do* know that law enforcement can read that, right? LOL.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 29, 2012 08:50 AM (rPA5/)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:50 AM (j1gX1)
While holding a paddle.
Posted by: Buzzsaw at October 29, 2012 08:50 AM (wrS2o)
I thought about that, but then I remembered most of these cities are blue state shitholes so I no longer care what they do.
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 08:51 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: phoenixgirl, Wearing her GIANTS jersey,team dagny at October 29, 2012 08:51 AM (Ho2rs)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at October 29, 2012 08:51 AM (kc2b9)
Posted by: alexthechick at October 29, 2012 08:51 AM (VtjlW)
We'd be better off if that was a permanent situation
Posted by: kbdabear at October 29, 2012 08:51 AM (wwsoB)
Posted by: 8 days at October 29, 2012 08:52 AM (LpQbZ)
Well, atleast he's finally been clear.
Posted by: Retread at October 29, 2012 08:52 AM (zxitI)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at October 29, 2012 08:52 AM (Y0jT/)
Posted by: phoenixgirl, Wearing her GIANTS jersey,team dagny at October 29, 2012 08:52 AM (Ho2rs)
Mark Steyn:
So let’s see: A week ago, Michael Mann accused us of damaging his reputation — and seems to have made it a self-fulfilling prophecy. A week ago, he was a “Nobel prize recipient.” Now he’s not. Great work, Mike!
...
Obama did nothing and "got" a Nobel Peace Prize.
The EU did nothing and "got" a Nobel Peace Prize.
Geez, from undeserved and virtual, at this point we can all award ourselves Nobel Peace Prize, just like Michael Mann.
Posted by: panzernashorn at October 29, 2012 08:52 AM (BAnPT)
Posted by: Master Skeptic at October 29, 2012 08:52 AM (Ec4KY)
Posted by: Anthony Weiner at October 29, 2012 08:53 AM (rPA5/)
Posted by: 8 days at October 29, 2012 08:53 AM (LpQbZ)
Posted by: freemo at October 29, 2012 08:53 AM (pGLpj)
Posted by: Thunderb at October 29, 2012 08:53 AM (Dnbau)
Barky, just now...."We look out for our Friends".
What a weird thing to say, in these circumstances.
Posted by: wheatie at October 29, 2012 08:53 AM (ipkPX)
I know these guys are tough and can take it, but right now it'd be nice to think there's a hot shower woman waiting for them to step into knock boots with when they're done.
FIFY.
They should carry crossbows. That would be more badass.
With fricken' laser beams!
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 29, 2012 08:53 AM (zF6Iw)
What is truly hilarious is that some of the tweets are from users with their full profiles listed openly, including their real names and faces.
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 08:53 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: Nickie Goomba at October 29, 2012 08:54 AM (PAb+f)
To Barry: "You will take your feet off the desk right now, sir!"
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 29, 2012 08:55 AM (BuSM8)
Posted by: Bart who lurks with SMOD 2012, master of his domain at October 29, 2012 08:55 AM (he2LC)
Posted by: 8 days at October 29, 2012 08:55 AM (LpQbZ)
Posted by: Reggie Love at October 29, 2012 08:55 AM (ypzqs)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 12:47 PM (j1gX1)
LOL.... the NEW Navy?
Navy, you must get underway by Saturday! Its an Order!
Saturday.... well.... if you're still here, I guess you can stay.... but you ships out at sea have to stay there!
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 08:55 AM (lZBBB)
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 12:51 PM (GQ8sn)
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Let them steal, let them burn. They're only fucking themselves. God bless any business owner who shoots any of them trying break into their businesses.
Posted by: Soona at October 29, 2012 08:55 AM (5zBCN)
Posted by: alexthechick at October 29, 2012 08:55 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 08:55 AM (j1gX1)
Also, with as bad as their internal polling is, Moochelle and ValJar are probably taking turns with the cat-o-nine-tails on him.
Posted by: Ian S. at October 29, 2012 08:56 AM (rPA5/)
Posted by: Vic at October 29, 2012 08:56 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Snidely Whiplash - Who Knows How To Have A War On Women at October 29, 2012 08:56 AM (feFL6)
Don't know if this has been mention.
Labor Department may delay this weeks jobs report.
http://tinyurl.com/9s9lwrf
Posted by: YIKES! at October 29, 2012 08:56 AM (PlCer)
Posted by: Bart who lurks with SMOD 2012, master of his domain at October 29, 2012 08:56 AM (he2LC)
He's promising the money will flow to the "we got his back" crowd.
Posted by: HeatherRadish™, predenounced for your convenience at October 29, 2012 08:57 AM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: freemo at October 29, 2012 12:53 PM (pGLpj)
He also didn't look too happy that he's now stuck in DC for a couple days having to actually work.
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am at October 29, 2012 08:57 AM (fgC5S)
CT Gov. Closes All State Highways: 'Most Catastrophic Event We Have Faced In Any Of Our Lifetimes'
Well, since your election, Malloy.....
Posted by: Tami at October 29, 2012 08:57 AM (X6akg)
Posted by: phoenixgirl, Wearing her GIANTS jersey,team dagny at October 29, 2012 08:57 AM (Ho2rs)
Posted by: TinCan at October 29, 2012 08:57 AM (pTUgQ)
What a weird thing to say, in these circumstances.
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No kidding. His administration began with it, and and "empowered" thuggery. Barky and Holder did look out for their thugs, dismissing the successful court case against the Philly New Black Panthers voter intimidation '08 election.
Posted by: panzernashorn at October 29, 2012 08:58 AM (BAnPT)
What a weird thing to say, in these circumstances.
So did he take any questions?
Posted by: Hello, it's me Donna not greg/gerg at October 29, 2012 08:58 AM (9+ccr)
Pffft. I could be a better hurricane.
Posted by: God-Emperor Barack I the Unabashed at October 29, 2012 08:58 AM (w+lzM)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 29, 2012 08:59 AM (zF6Iw)
Posted by: DangerGirl (@deadlyestrogen) at October 29, 2012 08:59 AM (WY3bD)
That's some pretty cool shit.
http://is.gd/o2i4Ex
Posted by: HeatherRadish™, predenounced for your convenience at October 29, 2012 08:59 AM (ZKzrr)
This thing has higher settings, by the way.
Posted by: Dick Cheney, at the console of the hurricane machine at October 29, 2012 08:59 AM (rPA5/)
Posted by: VADM (Red) Cuthbert Collingwood (Mentioned in Dispatches) at October 29, 2012 09:00 AM (p4U6S)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 29, 2012 12:59 PM (zF6Iw)
*looks at watch* Jeebus, it's 1:00pm and you're drinking? Why'd you wait so long to start?
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 29, 2012 09:00 AM (BuSM8)
Some Pupperoni pieces in your hand works like magic!
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 09:00 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: Fritz at October 29, 2012 09:00 AM (/ZZCn)
I realize that's the meme promoted by the MFM and the squishy "conservatives" on the Interwebz, but Choom Boy is no more a "protestant Christian" than the Dalai Lama is.
The America-hating little fuck is, if one looks at his history and actions, a freekin' Muzzie. The only "church" he ever attended was a hate-filled den of treason.
Posted by: MrScribbler, banned at TepidAir at October 29, 2012 09:00 AM (ZgX/g)
But Battleground also has a reweighting model they use to measure enthusiasm, ground game, and early votes. That reweigthing model is returning Romney +5 or a 52/47 win. They are specifically saying that if the Dems up their ground game performance, that number can close, but not enough to win.
Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 29, 2012 09:00 AM (USExO)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at October 29, 2012 09:00 AM (kc2b9)
Once again Folks.... eye on the ball.... don't let them confuse the subject.
Under the War Powers Act.... as we did NOT have a valid Status of Forces Agreement with the Libyans... ONLY the President could send troops into Libya, and ONLY through a Positive order.
These were Civilians in trouble... not Military (the SEALs were not Active is my understanding)... so the Military hands were tied WITHOUT the President invoking the War Powers Act.
Thus, it was Obama's LACK OF ACTION which made it impossible for the DOD to send help to those in Benghazi fighting for their lives...
CIA and State did what they could, ie, tried to get local help, but they are not in control of the military.... ONLY the President could call them in.... AND HE DID NOT.
His story is that he did not tell anyone NOT to help... but he did NOT order them TO HELP (funny how a little change in word order, killed 4 people).
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 09:02 AM (lZBBB)
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at October 29, 2012 09:02 AM (BuSM8)
198 Holy. Schnikes. How big is Stormageddon? NWS is putting up a gale warning for Lake Michigan. Waves may top 33 feet. Let me reiterate, that's for southwest Michigan.
http://bit.ly/TPiliB
It's actually very humbling to see the storm and to realize how small humanity is in the grand scheme of things.
Posted by: alexthechick at October 29, 2012 12:55 PM (VtjlW)
Honestly, the first thing I thought of when I saw a satellite pic showing the size was part of a song we've sung in church before....."Our God is an awesome God..."
Posted by: BCochran1981 at October 29, 2012 09:02 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 09:02 AM (j1gX1)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at October 29, 2012 09:03 AM (kc2b9)
213...So did he take any questions?
No. He said his little 'statement' and left quickly.
The room was largely vacant though, from I could see.
Barky's brain is so steeped in Marxist rhetoric...he can't even make a simple statement about a weather event, without using socialistic phrases.
We can be certain, that this is a 'crisis' that he will not let 'go to waste'.
Posted by: wheatie at October 29, 2012 09:03 AM (ipkPX)
These were Civilians in trouble... not Military (the SEALs were not Active is my understanding)... so the Military hands were tied WITHOUT the President invoking the War Powers Act.
Thus, it was Obama's LACK OF ACTION which made it impossible for the DOD to send help to those in Benghazi fighting for their lives...
CIA and State did what they could, ie, tried to get local help, but they are not in control of the military.... ONLY the President could call them in.... AND HE DID NOT.
His story is that he did not tell anyone NOT to help... but he did NOT order them TO HELP (funny how a little change in word order, killed 4 people).
Yeah, but this was a US ambassador and his diplomatic staff, not just ordinary civilians or tourists in trouble. What kind of standing orders does the military have for intervention in cases like this?
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 09:04 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 29, 2012 09:04 AM (USExO)
It always has been, its a weird color, especially his lips which are kind of blue. A lot of mixed race folks like that have odd skin tone, but some look amazing. What's always bothered me about President Obama is his eyes, they look dead. Always. Like he is utterly uncaring about the world.
The only time his eyes really seem to have any life in them is with kids, he really genuinely seems to love kids. And not in a Saville way, either, he just seems to like little kids a lot. The rest of the time he looks dead inside.
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at October 29, 2012 09:04 AM (r4wIV)
Posted by: The Robot Devil at October 29, 2012 09:04 AM (GtCbF)
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Odd you'd make that comparison. Recall that the Dalai Lama announced his coming out as a Marxist, though the Dalai Lama NEVER attributed his faith as Muslim as Obama's was in Indonesia. Of course, Obama and Rev.Wrong share in common having come from the Muslim faith into the Marxist Black Liberation Theology.
Posted by: panzernashorn at October 29, 2012 09:05 AM (BAnPT)
"If you don't have guns you're just collecting supplies for other people to take."
Posted by: Tami at October 29, 2012 09:05 AM (X6akg)
Posted by: 8 days at October 29, 2012 09:05 AM (LpQbZ)
Posted by: alexthechick at October 29, 2012 09:05 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: kbdabear at October 29, 2012 12:49 PM (wwsoB)
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So.... his Emergency Response is exactly the same as his Domestic Policies.
Posted by: fixerupper at October 29, 2012 09:05 AM (C8hzL)
Is it wrong that every time I see numbers followed by the word "win" I always think caliber, like .300 Winchester Magnum?
Posted by: Hollowpoint at October 29, 2012 09:06 AM (SY2Kh)
tsrblke says he answered one shouted at him (about postponing the election, apparently) but that he didn't actually ask for questions or stick around for any.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 29, 2012 09:06 AM (8y9MW)
Posted by: DangerGirl (@deadlyestrogen) at October 29, 2012 09:06 AM (WY3bD)
Posted by: The Robot Devil at October 29, 2012 09:07 AM (GtCbF)
Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at October 29, 2012 01:03 PM (kc2b9)
Nope, Baptist. Well, I guess technically the church is now Southern Baptist.
Posted by: BCochran1981 at October 29, 2012 09:07 AM (da5Wo)
/glances around casually
Posted by: The Rosicrucians at October 29, 2012 09:07 AM (w+lzM)
Posted by: Snidely Whiplash - Who Knows How To Have A War On Women at October 29, 2012 09:07 AM (feFL6)
Posted by: alexthechick at October 29, 2012 09:07 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: freemo at October 29, 2012 09:07 AM (pGLpj)
Barky had no problem sending our forces into harm's way...to protect the Lybian protesters from Kuhdaffy.
Yes, I put that in bold face.
Posted by: wheatie at October 29, 2012 09:07 AM (ipkPX)
Yeah I am in one of the targeted areas and now without power.
I will only say that would end very badly for them. Is stealing someone's stuff worth dying for?
Posted by: marcus at October 29, 2012 09:08 AM (GGCsk)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 09:09 AM (j1gX1)
Posted by: Baldy at October 29, 2012 09:09 AM (opS9C)
Is it possible to hate someone you don't know?
Braggart.
Posted by: marcus at October 29, 2012 09:10 AM (GGCsk)
Posted by: The Robot Devil at October 29, 2012 09:10 AM (GtCbF)
Everytime I've visited DC, I always go the Tomb. And I really don't like to get moist eyed in public. Last time I visited there was a group of people there acting like they were at some carnival. Some other visitors told them to shut up and show some respect. Well they shut up.
I once took a chance and peeked around the corner of the door the Guard enters and exits. There is a sign reminding the Guard of their duty. Unfortunately, the Guard is reminded that some visitors will be disrespectful because, in short, the visitors don't know any better. Pretty sad.
Posted by: The Poster Formerly Known as Mr. Barky at October 29, 2012 09:11 AM (qwK3S)
He'd have been much happier as a kindergarten teacher, or working in a day care. Honestly, I'm not sure he ever matured much past that stage. It's sorta the Michael Jackson most-positive-reading vibe, minus the special baggage.
Posted by: Brother Cavil at October 29, 2012 09:11 AM (vv85S)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 01:02 PM (j1gX1)
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OMG! Snooki!
Posted by: Soona at October 29, 2012 09:11 AM (5zBCN)
You do realize that the 5:00pm rule is suspended for hurricanes?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 29, 2012 09:12 AM (2b4yb)
One of my faves. Unfortunately, all most people know is the chorus.
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 29, 2012 09:13 AM (8y9MW)
So did he take any questions?
tsrblke says he answered one shouted at him (about postponing the election, apparently) but that he didn't actually ask for questions or stick around for any.
----He got/answered one question...something like, "Are you worried about the election?"....And he got to say something like, "Of course not!, I'm worried about those in harm."....Then he split.
Posted by: concrete girl at October 29, 2012 09:14 AM (y2Ojs)
Posted by: Codec717 at October 29, 2012 09:14 AM (bMlVI)
Is it just me or does Obama look awful? Exhausted or sick or both. His eyes don't look right and his color is off. His skin tone is poor too.
Cocaine. It's a helluva drug.
Posted by: Barack Ebola at October 29, 2012 09:15 AM (tQHzJ)
Posted by: Countrysquire at October 29, 2012 09:15 AM (1hLHC)
Posted by: alexthechick at October 29, 2012 09:15 AM (VtjlW)
Posted by: Rick James at October 29, 2012 09:15 AM (GtCbF)
My ex-wife has the inside scoop on what has happened to Obama. From her blog:
"As I stated recently about Obama, he has been taken off-planet for the safety and security of the plan for freeing the world from a criminal financial controlling cabal, and in his place is a clone created by enlightened galactic-persons where are helping to free our world in advance of our Ascension. He stated that he intentionally left right before the debates started so that the clone would not be as well prepared, so enlightened ones on the planet would know it was not heÂ…or at least to make some people question or wonder, and to start a dialog."
I have nothing further to add or comment.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 29, 2012 09:16 AM (BAS5M)
Posted by: Nevergiveup at October 29, 2012 09:16 AM (j1gX1)
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 01:04 PM (GQ8sn)
Having a bit of history with this.... it depends on the Status of Forces Agreement with the host country.
Under the UN rules, the host country is supposed to defend the embassy... but this was not even an embassy, but an annex, and a CIA safe house.
The Person of the Ambassador, while supposedly protected by the Host Country, is also immune to local law.... and will normaly have his own security.... but... under US Law (War Powers Act) : a national emergency created by attack upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces.
So, the question becomes, would a General, on his own, Invade a Sovereign UN Member State, we are NOT at War with, to save the life of an Ambassador WITHOUT the Legal Cover of the President invoking his Commander in Chief power? (Because an Ambassador is NOT the United States, territory, possessions or part of the Armed Forces).
'IF' there had been active duty military under Attack? Self Defense orders would have hit, and the War Powers Act would give cover.... but to invade a soverign nation to help CIVILIANS is a call ONLY the President can make IMO.
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 09:17 AM (lZBBB)
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 29, 2012 01:16 PM (BAS5M)
I'm glad you said 'ex'. Holy crap!
Posted by: Tami at October 29, 2012 09:18 AM (X6akg)
Posted by: The Robot Devil at October 29, 2012 09:18 AM (GtCbF)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at October 29, 2012 09:18 AM (r4wIV)
Was she an animal in the sack? Sometimes that makes the crazy worth it. Sometimes.
Posted by: eleven at October 29, 2012 09:19 AM (KXm42)
Posted by: Phil in Houston at October 29, 2012 09:19 AM (Sb4ot)
For a Navy officer you are completely unprepared.
One bottle/day for the duration of the emergency.
The Naval Reserve Center? Is that out near the Throgs Neck?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 29, 2012 09:21 AM (2b4yb)
Traditionally, after eyewall landfall, they lose a lot of strength and begin heading north right away. So I'm not too worried about Philly. The NJ coastline from top to bottom is gonna take a historic beating though.
Posted by: Snidely Whiplash - Who Knows How To Have A War On Women at October 29, 2012 09:22 AM (feFL6)
Posted by: megthered at October 29, 2012 09:22 AM (iR4Dg)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) Channelling Breitbart at October 29, 2012 01:13 PM (8y9MW)
Thunder in His footsteps, lightning in His fists...
Posted by: BCochran1981 at October 29, 2012 09:24 AM (da5Wo)
Posted by: Christopher Taylor at October 29, 2012 01:18 PM (r4wIV)
Agreed... but ONLY the President could make the call to send in US Military... remember, they are controlled by a HUGE mound of law and regulation as to what they can, or cannot, do.
CIA? If they had assets they could use them... the Military however is under much more strict Legal Control...
Thus, the dead perished because of the President's LACK of Action... and his trying to foist blame off on others should be called what it is.... Political and COWARDLY.
Posted by: Romeo13 at October 29, 2012 09:24 AM (lZBBB)
Posted by: alexthechick at October 29, 2012 01:07 PM (VtjlW)
Total Perspective Vortex
You know you got issues, right?
Posted by: BCochran1981 at October 29, 2012 09:26 AM (da5Wo)
Any chance they'll keep him?
Posted by: HeatherRadish™, predenounced for your convenience at October 29, 2012 09:27 AM (ZKzrr)
Posted by: Brian at October 29, 2012 09:27 AM (NK/s7)
In the words of Michael Douglas' character in Basic Instinct, "She's the fuck of the century, what do you think?"
Now, nornal is good. So very good.
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 29, 2012 09:29 AM (BAS5M)
So the general gist is: he didn't give the order.
Posted by: EC at October 29, 2012 09:32 AM (GQ8sn)
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 29, 2012 01:16 PM (BAS5M)
Wow. Just...wow. Ditto on what Tami said.
Posted by: NC Ref at October 29, 2012 09:32 AM (dVJLS)
Posted by: marcus at October 29, 2012 01:08 PM (GGCsk)
Please stay safe, Marcus.
Posted by: ChristyBlinky, unbanned, ready to get this done at October 29, 2012 09:37 AM (baL2B)
Posted by: Phil in Houston at October 29, 2012 01:19 PM (Sb4ot)
___________________
The Old Guard's job is burials and the Tomb, and the Tomb guys work 24/7, 365 days a year. It's not surprising they outsource physical security of the grounds, especially at night.
Furthermore, if you were watching the 8th and I drill team at the Marine Corps Memorial (aka. the Iwo Jima Memorial), why didn't you walk to the Rosslyn Metro station instead of going through the cemetery after hours? Rosslyn's at 10-minute walk from there.
Posted by: I lurk, therefore I am at October 29, 2012 09:39 AM (fgC5S)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at October 29, 2012 09:44 AM (zF6Iw)
Was she an animal in the sack? Sometimes that makes the crazy worth it. Sometimes.
Just ask my thousands of satisfied customers!
Posted by: Sandy Fluke at October 29, 2012 09:49 AM (zF6Iw)
Thanks Tami, eleven, Soap, Heather, NC Ref, willow. If you six were on the Family Court jury, would I have any problem getting full custody of my kids? lol
Posted by: Count de Monet at October 29, 2012 09:50 AM (BAS5M)
Posted by: steevy at October 29, 2012 10:35 AM (6o4Fb)
Those who never came home can never be forgotten.
Posted by: Andy Johnson at October 29, 2012 10:51 AM (ElZTr)
Posted by: Pam at October 29, 2012 10:53 AM (7srIu)
Posted by: Malvolio at October 29, 2012 11:29 AM (MTggV)
Posted by: Merv Mc at October 29, 2012 11:54 AM (AthbO)
Posted by: Kathianne at October 29, 2012 12:29 PM (gF9A/)
The Old Guard (1st Infantry Reg) is often mocked as being pretty boys...etc, but on days like today, they are the ones with honor. My hat's off to you men.
Richard Vail, (formerly) LCpl USMC
Pikesville, Maryland
Posted by: Rich vail at October 29, 2012 12:45 PM (GkYyh)
I regret to inform #305 that those guarding the tomb of the Unknown are NOT
Marines. They are Soldiers from the 3rd "Old Guard" Regiment of the United
States ARMY. Geez.
Posted by: Ed Wheeler at October 29, 2012 12:48 PM (ISJeo)
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Posted by: Dude, where's my Nobel Prize? at October 29, 2012 07:50 AM (VuyjF)