March 05, 2012
— Monty I've decided to turn my hiatus into a permanent vacation, my groovy babies.
There is an old bar-room weeper sung by Emmylou Harris called "I Know An Ending When It Comes", and I think for me that time is now.
I've got too many demands on my time, and not enough hours in the day to service them all. It's no one's fault but mine: I took all these burdens on. But it's time to declare this particular job finished and move on to other things.
It's been no end of fun blogging (and tweeting!) on the HQ. I love the Moron Horde, and believe more than ever that Ace's site is one of the best hangouts on the web. Ace himself is the polestar of this enterprise, and his wit and humor -- and occasional ill temper -- are what give the site its characteristic tone. It's been an honor to work with the other co-bloggers in contributing content to the site over the years, first as a commenter, then as a co-blogger.
I will not disappear entirely. I will continue to make the site a daily stop, and you may see my name pop up in the comments section from time to time. However, this will be the end of 'The Daily DOOM' and the Sunday book thread (under my byline, anyhow). I hope that over the time I've been doing these things I've managed to entertain, inform, and maybe coerce a mordant chuckle or two out of you.
I am leaving not in anger, or depression, or disillusionment. I am simply leaving because I have done the job I meant to do, and said all the things I wanted to say. I've begun to repeat myself. History, like music, moves in circles, and I find myself treading the same old ground over and over again. The task is done. Time to move on to the next thing.
Ace: you are an Ewok of rare vintage indeed. Thank you so much for allowing me to contribute to your site.
To the co-bloggers: You guys have been great in more ways than I can possibly express. It's odd to feel such a close kinship to people I've never actually met face-to-face, but so it is.
To the commenters: Thanks for reading my stuff, and for keeping me honest. Thanks for catching me out when I put my foot in it. Thanks for the humor, and the insight, even the disagreements. You guys are a large part of what makes this site work -- don't forget that.
I may have missed a lot of things you said
I know most of them went right overhead
But with all my heart I know this song's been sung
And at least I know an ending when it comes.
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Posted by: Jeff C at March 05, 2012 04:46 AM (+inic)
"This is like O Henry and Alanis Morissette had a baby and named it this exact situation!" - Sterling Archer
Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at March 05, 2012 04:48 AM (AQD6a)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 04:49 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Mobius 1 at March 05, 2012 04:50 AM (fFdFD)
Sad to hear it. But may all your days be good and filled with beauty.
Posted by: Libra at March 05, 2012 04:51 AM (kd8U8)
Posted by: Soona at March 05, 2012 04:52 AM (TiHDr)
Posted by: dfbaskwill at March 05, 2012 04:53 AM (71LDo)
Posted by: Truck Monkey at March 05, 2012 04:56 AM (jucos)
The Daily DOOM was essential reading and one of the best reasons to visit Ace, it's unfortunate that you're leaving.
Can we at least get regular cat pictures?
Posted by: egd at March 05, 2012 04:57 AM (XVGEg)
Posted by: Laughing in Texas at March 05, 2012 04:57 AM (dL9LY)
Posted by: nraendowment at March 05, 2012 04:58 AM (1+CnU)
Posted by: plum at March 05, 2012 04:58 AM (h4Yoq)
Where will I get my daily kitteh pic!?!?!
Job well done, Monty. Happy trails to you....
Posted by: Tami at March 05, 2012 04:59 AM (X6akg)
I always read the Daily DOOM, even though sometimes I didn't want to.
You gave me a good overview on the scope of the difficulties ahead.
Good luck on your future endeavors and don't be a stranger!
Posted by: RarestRX at March 05, 2012 04:59 AM (9ct4e)
Posted by: scottst at March 05, 2012 04:59 AM (dRGlb)
Posted by: Wyatt's Torch at March 05, 2012 04:59 AM (NDwAu)
Posted by: Y-not at March 05, 2012 05:00 AM (5H6zj)
Posted by: RoxyDoxy at March 05, 2012 05:00 AM (ZzhA3)
Posted by: Nighthawk at March 05, 2012 05:01 AM (yGrwH)
Monty, I apologize for not having told you before how much I enjoyed (?) The Daily Doom, how informative it was, and how educational. I really don't know what I'll read every morning for a super-concentrated dose of boundless pessimism leavened with snark.
The book thread was my absolute not-to-be-missed every Sunday, and if no one else will take it on, I'll volunteer.
Posted by: Tonestaple at March 05, 2012 05:01 AM (i8XsD)
That Kitteh pick was a real kick in the balls too.
I will miss your Daily Doom posts Monty. I wish you only good fortune.
Posted by: Ben at March 05, 2012 05:01 AM (wuv1c)
Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at March 05, 2012 05:02 AM (Ec6wH)
At least I won't have to see all of those profoundly disturbing cat photos any more!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at March 05, 2012 05:02 AM (nEUpB)
Posted by: i like anchors 2012 at March 05, 2012 05:03 AM (1zKsH)
Posted by: The Robot Devil at March 05, 2012 05:03 AM (136wp)
Posted by: S. Weasel at March 05, 2012 05:03 AM (YPZ98)
I'd like to hold out hope that you'll consider Guest Dooming us as certain events might warrant.
Best of luck Monty.
Posted by: ontherocks at March 05, 2012 05:03 AM (ZJCDy)
My mind will run rampant with thoughts of Doom but no answers.
I no-one speaks of DooM , does that mean it doesn't exist?
Monty, will really miss you.
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 05:04 AM (TomZ9)
Posted by: Vergeltung at March 05, 2012 05:04 AM (jttPx)
So long, and thanks for all the books. Really!
Ya done good Monty. Best of luck to you in whatever you do next...
Posted by: HH at March 05, 2012 05:05 AM (KB0hv)
Posted by: tubal at March 05, 2012 05:07 AM (BoE3Z)
Posted by: Stu-22 at March 05, 2012 05:08 AM (k4bdL)
Posted by: Paladin at March 05, 2012 05:09 AM (hxLER)
Posted by: Monty at March 05, 2012 05:10 AM (/0a60)
Posted by: Polliwog, Teahada hobbit at March 05, 2012 05:10 AM (zmm1+)
Seriously, while I'm more of a lurker ( Except last spring when all those tornadoes came by ) than a regular, I always liked your writings.
Doom? Hell, we're all doomed anyway. It was fun.
Posted by: backhoe, Hobbit tea-roar-ist of Doom at March 05, 2012 05:10 AM (QROim)
Well, go live life dude, I'll just have to be Doomy! to myself.
Posted by: GergS(Dirty Scandi Dog Whistle) at March 05, 2012 05:10 AM (2okAn)
and best of luck with your real world ventures.
Posted by: Tom Servo at March 05, 2012 05:11 AM (/7hoP)
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 05:11 AM (TomZ9)
I've looked forward to the Doom! each Mon to Thurs since its inception. Great work that will be missed.
Posted by: eastvalleyphx at March 05, 2012 05:12 AM (qiOph)
Posted by: Ms Choksondik at March 05, 2012 05:13 AM (fYOZx)
Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Hobbit and ABO supporter at March 05, 2012 05:13 AM (4df7R)
Great work on the Daily DOOM Monty, it will be a much missed absence.
Posted by: mugiwara at March 05, 2012 05:13 AM (W7ffl)
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 05:13 AM (TomZ9)
But...there's still so much DOOM!
And if SCOAMF gets re-elected, you may have to start your own blog. There's not enough room here for all the doom that will come if that happens.
Posted by: yinzer at March 05, 2012 05:13 AM (/Mla1)
Monty, you'll be missed for sure. I'm still having DOOM withdrawals from the week off. I guess the shakes will stop eventually?
Totally understand moving on... hope it all goes great.
March is starting out pretty hard on here, though.
Posted by: SnowSun at March 05, 2012 05:14 AM (UAUr6)
Posted by: yinzer at March 05, 2012 05:14 AM (/Mla1)
Posted by: Barney's Frank in Freddie's Fannie at March 05, 2012 05:15 AM (g2rsW)
my mornings will be lonely . gah.
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 05:16 AM (TomZ9)
Posted by: BlackOrchid at March 05, 2012 05:16 AM (SB0V2)
Posted by: Jeff Weimer at March 05, 2012 05:17 AM (tuOLO)
Since becoming pregnant, Snooki has quit drinking and sleeping around. And I thought those rumors of a 2012 Apocalypse were silly.
Posted by: The Robot Devil at March 05, 2012 05:18 AM (136wp)
Posted by: Heralder at March 05, 2012 05:19 AM (/Mxso)
Posted by: BlueFalcon in Boston would be forever alone without AoS at March 05, 2012 05:19 AM (ijjAe)
Posted by: Gmac at March 05, 2012 05:19 AM (438y3)
Posted by: Lady in Black at March 05, 2012 05:19 AM (F+Xfj)
Posted by: jdcfalcon in Vegas at March 05, 2012 05:19 AM (Xm7fl)
~Elwyn Brooks White
Take care, Monty.
Posted by: Carolyn at March 05, 2012 05:20 AM (CQId4)
Posted by: navybrat at March 05, 2012 05:20 AM (XWDcH)
Posted by: blaster at March 05, 2012 05:21 AM (7vSU0)
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 05:21 AM (TomZ9)
Best of luck, Montykins. I have made it a goal since about 2010 to stay the hell away from all kinds of "doom" because it really just ain't good for me... but I couldn't stay away from your posts. That's the highest praise I can give you.
Posted by: The Mega Independent at March 05, 2012 05:21 AM (Syndv)
Posted by: Rocky at March 05, 2012 05:22 AM (oOCcv)
Posted by: Mama AJ at March 05, 2012 05:23 AM (XdlcF)
Posted by: Dmac at March 05, 2012 05:24 AM (vUy+G)
I'll be here waiting for updates from the bunker.
Posted by: Pecos, the pessimist at March 05, 2012 05:26 AM (2Gb0y)
Posted by: BuckIV at March 05, 2012 05:27 AM (+4mBJ)
Posted by: polynikes - Texan for Romney at March 05, 2012 05:28 AM (jTVGC)
Posted by: SurferDoc at March 05, 2012 05:28 AM (6H6FZ)
I guess that there isn't any point in writing the Daily Doom when the damn thing has already arrived.
I guess you're ending the Daily Doom for the same reason Robert Spencer ended Dhimmi Watch.
I wish I was 65 instead of 50. I wouldn't have to watch the country end.
Posted by: Jack at March 05, 2012 05:28 AM (zKFOT)
i have wine and cheese-its.
ok that isn't really wine, It's me whining and the chees-its are just yellowish dust bunnies from my cats fur, but still the offer stands.
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 05:29 AM (TomZ9)
Posted by: Davey Jones Locker at March 05, 2012 05:29 AM (IgeTy)
Monty, you kept misspelling cob-logger. What is this "co-blogger" of which you speak?
Anyhow, thanks for all the DOOM posts. It always made for a good hour of reading financial stuff instead of working in the mornings. Now I'll have to actually do my job, or at least find another site to read. I appreciated all your work on providing those links. And I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks that a weekly or even monthly DOOM post would still be great, if you ever find the time.
Posted by: OSUsux at March 05, 2012 05:31 AM (DFXmi)
Loved your stuff Monty. Please stop by and drop some knowledge on us when the feeling,( time permitting ), strikes. You may not know how much and by how many your contributions were appreciated.
By the way, my financial guy thinks I'm a F'ing genius, but it was only because I would drop stuff I learned from your DOOM series. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Hammer at March 05, 2012 05:32 AM (5buGz)
Posted by: Jean at March 05, 2012 05:33 AM (WkuV6)
Posted by: TheRealTurdFerguson at March 05, 2012 05:33 AM (VORi5)
Posted by: Hoplite Housewife at March 05, 2012 05:33 AM (kvDix)
I will miss both DOOM! and the book thread; both were outstanding. ..fritz..
Posted by: fritzworth at March 05, 2012 05:34 AM (7svyX)
Posted by: rohon at March 05, 2012 05:35 AM (DCZeI)
Posted by: Monty at March 05, 2012 05:37 AM (/0a60)
Posted by: Beth (ABOP/SMOD 2012) at March 05, 2012 05:38 AM (kBxk7)
Posted by: DanInMN at March 05, 2012 05:38 AM (XqeyF)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 05, 2012 05:38 AM (LrDq9)
When I saw Monty was leaving, I was like, "Pfft. Whatever, dick."
And then I clicked through the jump and saw the saddest kitteh pic ever. Come back, kitteh! I promise I can change!
So long, Monty. I hope to see you around the comments section.
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at March 05, 2012 05:39 AM (Bdr7Q)
As will I.
Posted by: mama winger at March 05, 2012 05:40 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: The Chap in the Deerstalker Cap at March 05, 2012 05:40 AM (qndXR)
But, Monty, your Daily Doom gave me <i>real ammunition</i> to support the inner unease that I've been feeling for lo, all these many years. I came away amazed every day that you could a) find all these DOOMy articles and then 2) stitch them together in such an educational and entertaining way. I gave up my very crappy blogging years ago, mainly because I was very crappy at it, but also because <i>it is a lot of work</i>, and I have a fambily, a job, and a life outside the intertunnel that needs my attention too. Thanks for doing all that work for a bunch of morons. You made being DOOMy into something cool. DOOM is the new Black (does that make me a racist? I denounce myself. Nevermind, I'm digressing.).
As you go away from us (or maybe I should speak for just myself), you should know that while your Daily Doom is now retired, the DOOM itself remains. I'll just have to find it on my ownself.
Posted by: azlibertarian at March 05, 2012 05:40 AM (qisYI)
Posted by: McLovin at March 05, 2012 05:41 AM (j0IcY)
Enjoyed it all Montgomery, keep a stiff up lip and we'll see you in the breitbarts.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 05, 2012 05:42 AM (r+9M6)
Posted by: rickl at March 05, 2012 05:42 AM (zoehZ)
It's always better to know. Also you scared some of my lefty pals. YAY.
Posted by: Sarahw at March 05, 2012 05:42 AM (LYwCh)
Posted by: Mama AJ at March 05, 2012 05:43 AM (XdlcF)
Of course, all I have to do is open a web browser to know that the Doom is still Daily on my doorstep.
Good luck ya big lug!!
Posted by: Tex Lovera at March 05, 2012 05:43 AM (wtvvX)
Posted by: A.G. at March 05, 2012 05:43 AM (rFpcx)
You and Doom have become my early morning habit, Monty.
Thank you tremendously for all your hard work.
Posted by: Who Knows at March 05, 2012 05:45 AM (W+Itt)
Posted by: t-bird at March 05, 2012 05:47 AM (FcR7P)
Posted by: Mr Pink at March 05, 2012 05:47 AM (n6wsT)
Thanks Monty. You'll be missed.
Posted by: Cornfed at March 05, 2012 05:48 AM (Hoy9u)
Posted by: Grizzled old rocket jockey at March 05, 2012 05:48 AM (HOcc1)
Let's not lose sight of the whole purpose for the internet, political blogs, AoSHQ, Ace, the cobloggers and commenters...
to entertain me.
Monty, quit trying to make this all about you.
Posted by: jwest at March 05, 2012 05:49 AM (FdndL)
And that's a real sad kitty pic. ; ;
Now what am I gonna do? The Daily DOOM was like my cup of coffee, indispensable to beginning the day. I feel lost!
Posted by: Kinley Ardal at March 05, 2012 05:49 AM (JJKBk)
I sincerely hope a book deal is in the offing of your 'DOOM' series. That needs to be archived and kept for all internet time.
And I'd hoped that 'DOOM' would have at least outlasted the existance of California or Illinois, to say the least...
Good luck man. One of the best reads on the internet, let alone Ace's O' Place...
Posted by: Mr Wolf at March 05, 2012 05:50 AM (Tv41j)
Same here. Got up. Fixed the coffee. Fed the kittehs. Grabbed my cup and sat down to get all DOOMified. Now what?
Posted by: mama winger at March 05, 2012 05:51 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: Greece at March 05, 2012 05:52 AM (W+Itt)
Hopefully you can do a guest blogging gig here from time to time?
Take Care.
Posted by: TXMarko at March 05, 2012 05:52 AM (iEX64)
Posted by: Balsamic Shotgun at March 05, 2012 05:53 AM (sTS/8)
(Seriously, I thank you for all the content and all the effort necessary to gather that content. It must have been a ton of effort and we benefited from that effort day after day. May the wind always be at your back, and do take time to comment from time to time, okay? All right. Now get going before I start to cry, ya big galoot.)
Posted by: joncelli at March 05, 2012 05:53 AM (RD7QR)
Posted by: phoenixgirl, rip andrew at March 05, 2012 05:54 AM (Ho2rs)
Posted by: ChristyBlinky loves Rubio at March 05, 2012 05:54 AM (baL2B)
Thanks for the Doomemories
Posted by: Red Shirt at March 05, 2012 05:54 AM (FIDMq)
Posted by: BadgerHawk at March 05, 2012 05:55 AM (7gV52)
Posted by: some dope at March 05, 2012 05:55 AM (+kznc)
Posted by: MostlyRight at March 05, 2012 05:56 AM (ZG8Ti)
Your DOOM posts were the best thing to read up on every morning! They were truly informative. I'm going to miss them.
Posted by: Caiwyn at March 05, 2012 05:58 AM (ttktr)
Posted by: hobbes at March 05, 2012 05:58 AM (+CcmI)
Posted by: awkward davies at March 05, 2012 05:59 AM (Jp1VY)
Posted by: Ruthless at March 05, 2012 06:00 AM (TtIOy)
but but but... I loved my daily dose of doom!!
wishing you all the best in your future endeavors... you will be missed...
Posted by: cathymv at March 05, 2012 06:00 AM (NHFzt)
Posted by: davisbr at March 05, 2012 06:00 AM (EuWFS)
Posted by: Baraka Obama at March 05, 2012 06:00 AM (FcR7P)
Thanks Monty! Sorry to see you go as your "Doom" was a regular part of my life.
Posted by: Ammo Dump at March 05, 2012 06:01 AM (WUWb9)
Posted by: NC Ref at March 05, 2012 06:01 AM (/izg2)
From the previous (dead) thread:
Somebody on local talk radio just said that Fluck wasn't a college student at Georgetown -- she had graduated and is currently a practicing attorney.
Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at March 05, 2012 06:02 AM (7+pP9)
Posted by: awkward davies at March 05, 2012 06:03 AM (Jp1VY)
Good luck, Monty. the DOOM! thread was something I always looked forward to. Not because I was "rooting for" economic collapse, like our leftist trolls would say, but because it was confirmatory evidence that the economy was on an unstainable path and it was necessary to alert as many people as possible to the impending danger.
At this point, anyone not concerned about what may lay ahead and taking some steps to weather the storm is simply engaged in willful suspension of disbelief. As has been said, there are none so blind as those that will not see.
Posted by: Retired Buckeye Cop at March 05, 2012 06:03 AM (M0NzJ)
Your contributions will be missed, but like any good showman you know how to leave 'em wanting more. That's good. Maybe one day you'll do some guest spot work? Anyay - good luck in the other endeavors.
Posted by: Reactionary at March 05, 2012 06:04 AM (xUM1Q)
Posted by: macintx at March 05, 2012 06:04 AM (ucs8Y)
Posted by: ABouts at March 05, 2012 06:05 AM (BQvS5)
Posted by: Palerider at March 05, 2012 06:06 AM (m+nIW)
Posted by: Decaf at March 05, 2012 06:06 AM (5XTkB)
Vladamir Putin tearfully declares victory, then dons his cloak like many Lord of the Sith before him.
Posted by: Cincinnatus at March 05, 2012 06:07 AM (nhhgO)
Posted by: Viv Lee at March 05, 2012 06:07 AM (dtnVO)
"not enough time" or "repeating myself" - which is it?
I'm stlll going with - producing the following line of code in a typical workday wasn't cutting it:
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Posted by: Gerry at March 05, 2012 06:07 AM (BMDa/)
Thank you for all of the great book suggestions. I bought many copies (from Acemazon) of two and gave them for xmas presents to friends in need of read.
I enjoyed the Doom series because I'm trying to convince all of me friends and some family still living in CA to GTFO (and colonize a city in Nevada or OR) and I loved sending the Doom info about how boned they were, voting for Jerry over a CEO!!!
I hope one of Aces' members (ahem: Morons) can continue the Book read and the Doom blog entries like you hint, but they'd better be able to read at a high school level, and make Doom looking graphs w/o using "Clippy" for Gfx help.
It's tough hunting to earn co-blogger status, and I think we should waive the "3, NEW: UnScattered HoBo Domain" requirement dowry to help get contestants to battle till mirth, or until your pant-seats are filled.
Sincerely,
MoJoTee
P.S. It's ok if you just took a BIG new job - one that pays especially!
Posted by: MoJoTee at March 05, 2012 06:07 AM (e1kfW)
Monty is getting out before March 15. That's when things start to get really stabby.
Posted by: Ben at March 05, 2012 06:08 AM (wuv1c)
Posted by: ddaz at March 05, 2012 06:08 AM (UpdGw)
Posted by: Valiant at March 05, 2012 06:09 AM (aFxlY)
Ok if you must; but I'll really miss the book threads and your comments on music.
Posted by: Captain Hate at March 05, 2012 06:09 AM (kGKct)
Damn, monty. First Breitbart, now this.
Posted by: Jane D'oh at March 05, 2012 06:11 AM (UOM48)
---------
Almost as if Monty realized there was no further point in angling for an anchor spot on Big Doom.
Posted by: Anachronda adjusts his tinfoil hat at March 05, 2012 06:14 AM (6fER6)
Posted by: Laura Castellano at March 05, 2012 06:14 AM (Z5E4S)
Posted by: AndrewR at March 05, 2012 06:16 AM (8bsRB)
Posted by: Lincolntf at March 05, 2012 06:18 AM (hiMsy)
Your threads will be sorely missed Monty, especially the Sunday book thread. (for me anyway)
Posted by: Vic at March 05, 2012 06:18 AM (YdQQY)
Posted by: Timwi at March 05, 2012 06:20 AM (pdhxN)
Posted by: George Costanza at March 05, 2012 06:20 AM (i6RpT)
I'll miss them, and you, like so many others are saying. Thanks for all the work and the analysis. Especially the analysis.
And that DOOM kitteh is perfect. I think, if you look very carefully, there is a hobo off in the distance. That kitteh is on a hunt!
Posted by: Retread at March 05, 2012 06:20 AM (joSBv)
And especially thanks for not reading all of it and curling up into a little ball and crying yourself to sleep because of the DOOM of it all. Somehow you managed to get through day after day of lousy news, distill it and break it down for the Moron horde, and stay fairly cheerful about it all.
You're a rare gentleman. Best of luck to you.
Posted by: grognard, SMOD-Squad at March 05, 2012 06:21 AM (NS2Mo)
Posted by: Running Hobo at March 05, 2012 06:21 AM (l1oyw)
Posted by: Ammo Dump at March 05, 2012 06:22 AM (WUWb9)
I thought of Woody Guthrie, but, yeah, Jimmeh Rogers makes better sense.
Posted by: Retread at March 05, 2012 06:24 AM (joSBv)
My mornings will be much more productive without the Doom. I don't know if smart merely equals well read, nonetheless - you are both. The nuggets of insight you pull from you noggin will be missed.
Posted by: rockhead at March 05, 2012 06:24 AM (ZMHGo)
Thanks Monty. You've got some serious interwebs mojo.
Posted by: Smell of Desire? at March 05, 2012 06:24 AM (ay6+/)
Presumably Ace has already applied the carrot and stick approach. You know, poking you with an actual carrot and chortling nicely in Ewokese and then switching to an actual stick and yelling.
Posted by: DaveA at March 05, 2012 06:25 AM (r8deX)
Wait, what?!
If you cob log again, you could always cover SMOD. Just sayin'.
Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at March 05, 2012 06:25 AM (eHIJJ)
Posted by: HeatherRadish at March 05, 2012 06:25 AM (/kI1Q)
Posted by: San Antonio Rose at March 05, 2012 06:25 AM (oqK1o)
Posted by: Muhammad Ali at March 05, 2012 06:27 AM (i6RpT)
So long, and thanks for all the DOOM, Monty.
It was always the first thing I'd read at the HQ. You kept me and the other readers here far more informed than the media ever dreamed of for free for years. I'm grateful for all the hard work you did.
Posted by: Palandine at March 05, 2012 06:28 AM (g7D8V)
How will I motivate myself to prepare for the end of civilization without the constant reminders of impending doom, demise, and boning?
Remember people, Doom doesn't go away, it just goes unheralded.
Posted by: Randy M at March 05, 2012 06:29 AM (vI8R6)
Good luck and God speed.
Posted by: DiogenesLamp at March 05, 2012 06:29 AM (0jzDL)
Posted by: thirtyandseven at March 05, 2012 06:29 AM (IqiYy)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 06:30 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Rocks at March 05, 2012 06:31 AM (Q1lie)
Posted by: Brett Favre at March 05, 2012 06:32 AM (gU+2j)
Posted by: Janetoo at March 05, 2012 06:32 AM (PROOX)
Posted by: Chewy at March 05, 2012 06:33 AM (JVw4Z)
Posted by: DaveinNC at March 05, 2012 06:33 AM (boNGU)
Posted by: Model1066 at March 05, 2012 06:34 AM (M621V)
Posted by: Mephitis at March 05, 2012 06:34 AM (ehXLT)
Posted by: IP at March 05, 2012 06:35 AM (piQp6)
Found this on the Bad Poetry thread:
AN ODE TO MY RASH
With a Promethean itch it presented itself
A firelike burning under my arm
A bright red weal of shame
An armpit full of rash
Or is it prickly-heat?
I cannot say;
Only that it resists all balms,
All ointments, all salves, all powders.
It is a rash for the ages,
A rash of the Apocalypse,
An itchy burning reminder
That we are flesh and flesh is mortified.
For in this rash is grief and sorrow
And let us not forget B.O.
(for deodorant is too painful).
This rash leaves me a pariah in my own land.
A pitable figure, scratching subversively
lest I be seen and mocked.
A bearer of armpit stink
Shunned and hated
And barred from elevators.
By this rash I am tormented and humbled.
By this rash I am shamed and abased.
Armpit rash, depart! For I am in agony
and have run out of salve.
Posted by: Monty at October 05, 2005 01:24 PM (8K26L)
Did you ever get that cleared up, Monty?
Posted by: Retread at March 05, 2012 06:37 AM (joSBv)
A doom by any other name would not be as sweet. Thanks for all of your postings and hard work. Personally, I will miss the SBT because I got some great recommendations from you and other commenters. Hope you have time to persue the bluegrass.
Posted by: Gunnar at March 05, 2012 06:41 AM (ybA9f)
Posted by: Vashta Nerada at March 05, 2012 06:41 AM (75f1S)
Good luck to you and it has been a pleasure reading you.
All of the Doom material will be repackaged and will appear shortly as a play.
Posted by: Jinxthecat at March 05, 2012 06:41 AM (l3vZN)
Posted by: Bob Dole at March 05, 2012 06:43 AM (G6kli)
Ace himself is the polestar of this enterprise,
That sounds dirty. Rush just got in trouble for calling that chick a polestar - at least, a polestar wannbe if everyone would be nice enough to chip in for her recreational sex charity.
Posted by: really ... at March 05, 2012 06:44 AM (iOOXO)
You were like a morning cup of coffee
Feel free to change your anytime
Thanks for all the good times
Posted by: RayJ at March 05, 2012 06:44 AM (pI/IV)
You'll be sorely missed, Monty.
Hey, maybe before you go you could do a recap of all the websites you visited to gather that news. I could go back and collect them off your doom posts, but,
I'm a lazy moron.
Posted by: Derak at March 05, 2012 06:44 AM (VEhDR)
Posted by: evil libertarian at March 05, 2012 06:45 AM (RLpZT)
Posted by: Jones in CO at March 05, 2012 06:45 AM (8sCoq)
Posted by: Jeff Carter at March 05, 2012 06:47 AM (aiLXT)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at March 05, 2012 06:49 AM (Bdr7Q)
Posted by: Corona at March 05, 2012 06:50 AM (fh2Y7)
Good bye and good luck, Monty!! Your posts will be missed.
Posted by: Beckster at March 05, 2012 06:51 AM (VjJAc)
Posted by: embittered redleg at March 05, 2012 06:52 AM (CuPwN)
Thanks for all the DOOMyness and the DOOM kittehs. Good luck with all your endeavors.
Posted by: Cindermutha at March 05, 2012 06:53 AM (esohW)
126
Hard to leave you
I could look at you all day
Your contours are magnificent
Your size and heft praiseworthy
A lovely hue and a shape
of tapered perfection
A shame to flush
Hard to believe that only yesterday
You were a porterhouse steak
Posted by: Monty at October 05, 2005 08:17 PM
Posted by: rdbrewer at March 05, 2012 06:53 AM (Iyg03)
Posted by: Sanda Flukenstien at March 05, 2012 06:59 AM (WUWb9)
Posted by: Lincolntf at March 05, 2012 07:00 AM (HethX)
Posted by: Ima Wurdibitsch at March 05, 2012 07:01 AM (fk/lm)
Palm Beach police spokesman Fred Hess said the item investigated Thursday afternoon turned out to be an electronic plaque sent by a listener of the radio talk show host's program as a "business opportunity" for Limbaugh. It concerned the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth.
http://www.wtae.com/news/30585643/detail.html
Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at March 05, 2012 07:02 AM (7+pP9)
Posted by: GolfBoy at March 05, 2012 07:04 AM (m6o86)
Posted by: Rob S at March 05, 2012 07:05 AM (DcEzQ)
b) Somebody poke the cob loggers with sticks until one of them volunteers (or finds a semi-willing victim) to do the book thread. NEED HAPPY ESCAPISM or the DOOM will get me.
iii) Let us retire the DOOM, and in honor of Monty and Breitbart institute a *new* thread, the Happy Warrior. Collecting stories of citizens fighting back against DOOM, Breitbartesque hippy beatdowns, hints on building that stylish and comfortable bunker, and other tips on how we can beat back the forces of darkness. Let's not wail and suck our knees and depress each other, let's FIGHT BACK. I haz freshly sharpened pitchfork.
Posted by: bad cat robot at March 05, 2012 07:06 AM (95J/0)
Posted by: Y-not at March 05, 2012 07:07 AM (5H6zj)
Posted by: Heorot at March 05, 2012 07:09 AM (Nq/UF)
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 07:09 AM (TomZ9)
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at March 05, 2012 07:10 AM (73XvA)
Posted by: Y-not at March 05, 2012 07:10 AM (5H6zj)
Posted by: Watcher at March 05, 2012 07:11 AM (NABxn)
No it can't be.
The DOOM thread cannot die.
What twisted fate, what ill wind, what malady, what unfortunate circumstance.
Your economic prowess will be missed.
Posted by: MikeTheMoose finally remembers why he's here at March 05, 2012 07:11 AM (0q2P7)
RT @sandrafluke I'm going on The View (@theviewtv) right now to respond to Rush Limbaugh's statement. ABC 11am EST/10am pt/c
Posted by: Lincolntf at March 05, 2012 07:11 AM (HethX)
Posted by: William at March 05, 2012 07:11 AM (9ds8E)
Posted by: Y-not at March 05, 2012 07:12 AM (5H6zj)
(Laughs). I remember when Monty started the Book Thread. At first it was a sort of WTF? And Monty pretty much said "Hey, it's Sunday Morning, what else is going on".
Or something like that.
About three weeks later or therabouts, Monty was late posting the Book Thread. And there was hell to pay..."Where is the Book Thread"???
Amazing how one person can start something that initially seems sort of dumb, but can catch on quite quick...
Posted by: HH at March 05, 2012 07:12 AM (KB0hv)
Thanks for everything you wrote here. You have a rare gift for writing and cutting through the BS. You'll be missed.
Posted by: Hobbitopoly at March 05, 2012 07:12 AM (RSHBW)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 07:13 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Temper Tantrum at March 05, 2012 07:13 AM (AWmfW)
Posted by: James T Kirk at March 05, 2012 07:13 AM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: My Sharia Moor at March 05, 2012 07:14 AM (PET8M)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 07:14 AM (i6RpT)
What am I going to do for mirth control?
Posted by: The Poster Formerly Known as Mr. Barky at March 05, 2012 07:16 AM (qwK3S)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 07:16 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 07:16 AM (TomZ9)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 11:14 AM (i6RpT)
DOOM.
Posted by: really ... at March 05, 2012 07:16 AM (iOOXO)
But our stupid co-religionists gobbled up the crap that Obama spewed about Israel yesterday. He has a captive audience, and he knows that he just needs to toss a one once in a while and the Foolish Jews will vote for him again...and send him money...and be his defenders.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at March 05, 2012 07:16 AM (nEUpB)
http://tinyurl.com/85zl8oe
Good song, bad day.
Posted by: creeper at March 05, 2012 11:10 AM
Thanks - I was looking for that and couldn't find it. Love EmmyLou. Hate the End of Doom.
Posted by: mama winger at March 05, 2012 07:17 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: Ian S. at March 05, 2012 07:17 AM (tqwMN)
Good on ya mate!
Posted by: CausticConservative at March 05, 2012 07:17 AM (gT3jF)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 07:17 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 07:17 AM (TomZ9)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 07:18 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: bad cat robot at March 05, 2012 11:06 AM
I like this idea. Like it very much.
Posted by: mama winger at March 05, 2012 07:18 AM (P6QsQ)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at March 05, 2012 07:18 AM (nEUpB)
Posted by: Ian S. at March 05, 2012 07:19 AM (tqwMN)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 07:20 AM (i6RpT)
said years ago. but these people have obama's (ears. )said in a whisper
Posted by: willow at March 05, 2012 07:21 AM (TomZ9)
Posted by: nevergiveup at March 05, 2012 07:22 AM (i6RpT)
According To Reuters, Soaring Energy Prices Are A Good Thing
http://tinyurl.com/7yvcztx
Posted by: kbdabear at March 05, 2012 07:22 AM (Y+DPZ)
Again, Thank You!
Posted by: Jim Scrummy at March 05, 2012 07:22 AM (sbV1u)
Posted by: Ian S. at March 05, 2012 07:24 AM (tqwMN)
Posted by: jewells45 at March 05, 2012 07:25 AM (l/N7H)
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at March 05, 2012 11:16 AM (nEUpB)
AIPAC needs to be shuttered and put to sleep for letting that despicable piece of shit speak. That was about the dumbest thing they could have done and was purely against any interests that AIPAC might claim to be advocating.
Posted by: really ... at March 05, 2012 07:26 AM (iOOXO)
Posted by: Sanda Flukenstien at March 05, 2012 07:26 AM (WUWb9)
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Clitoris at March 05, 2012 07:30 AM (zF6Iw)
I trust someone else will let me know when we get unfucked.
Posted by: Bang Out Of Order at March 05, 2012 07:31 AM (1H47k)
Now I'll need to find a new life. Or better drugs.
May good fortune plague you all your days.
Posted by: Spear Parts at March 05, 2012 07:32 AM (rz0yi)
Posted by: And Irresolute at March 05, 2012 07:34 AM (RC3M9)
Posted by: political correctness czar at March 05, 2012 07:34 AM (Q2Ne0)
Posted by: ddiddly at March 05, 2012 07:35 AM (AsYz0)
Posted by: Ed Snyder at March 05, 2012 07:35 AM (KhZID)
Your lefty friends and relatives will parrot the line that surging gas prices are ok, that means the economy is surging
Then the next minute they'll bitch about the 5 cent hike at their local gas station
Posted by: kbdabear at March 05, 2012 07:35 AM (Y+DPZ)
Posted by: Deanna in Seattle at March 05, 2012 07:35 AM (QjZhI)
Posted by: Sandra Fluker at March 05, 2012 07:36 AM (tqwMN)
Posted by: The Jackhole at March 05, 2012 07:36 AM (nTgAI)
Posted by: Wonkish Rogue at March 05, 2012 07:38 AM (b3mp6)
Posted by: Temper Tantrum at March 05, 2012 07:38 AM (AWmfW)
Posted by: wheatie at March 05, 2012 07:38 AM (dauG/)
Posted by: SamIam at March 05, 2012 07:40 AM (BBm11)
Posted by: Infidoll at March 05, 2012 07:43 AM (B1fbZ)
Posted by: WarmMountain at March 05, 2012 07:46 AM (0B6Ql)
Posted by: barbarausa at March 05, 2012 07:47 AM (t0Sb9)
Posted by: SineWaveII at March 05, 2012 07:48 AM (BYU6W)
The police in Stockton are trying to hold the city hostage, too. I think this should be a national story. They are intimidating the city manager into not cutting their pay (what is math? derr). The head of the police union BOUGHT THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR TO THE CITY MANAGER TO BULLY HIM. They have also put up billboards saying how homicides are at an all time high, and if you cut our benefits.. well, we may not answer those 911 calls..
These people should be strung up
Posted by: Billy Barty at March 05, 2012 07:51 AM (u4/vX)
Posted by: Anachronda at March 05, 2012 07:54 AM (IrbU4)
346 Monty no! The fun is just starting in CA! Stockton seems to be one of the first to go bankrupt because of pensions, and its going to happen like dominoes out here.
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I suspect Monty's real problem is that he's too busy digging the swimming pool in which he'll keep the silver dimes he's earned from shorting California during his DOOM! years so that he can dive into them and swim around like Scrooge McDuck.
Posted by: Anachronda at March 05, 2012 07:56 AM (IrbU4)
Will you now Breitbart us and read only the comments?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars at March 05, 2012 07:57 AM (7GfKM)
Posted by: moki at March 05, 2012 07:58 AM (dZmFh)
Posted by: What would Hitch do? at March 05, 2012 07:59 AM (zFMCq)
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Posted by: Jason at March 05, 2012 08:02 AM (/Mtjv)
Posted by: the Butcher at March 05, 2012 08:02 AM (8g9qq)
Posted by: Travis at March 05, 2012 08:03 AM (/gUgY)
Posted by: Truman North at March 05, 2012 08:05 AM (I2LwF)
Posted by: OnePercenterBlog at March 05, 2012 08:06 AM (otN9L)
Posted by: starboardhelm at March 05, 2012 08:08 AM (hHgxI)
https://twitter.com/#!/AoSHQDOOM
Posted by: kbdabear at March 05, 2012 08:12 AM (Y+DPZ)
Good luck to you Monty.
I am SO going to miss the Daily Doom, though. I liked that feature a lot!
Posted by: Advo at March 05, 2012 08:16 AM (7vbG1)
Posted by: the Butcher at March 05, 2012 12:02 PM (8g9qq)
As another counter-revolutionary running dog in the People's Republic of California, I second the Butcher's sentiments.
Posted by: Jay Guevara at March 05, 2012 08:21 AM (00Vdz)
Well I've only been lurking on this blog for a year or so and commenting for the past 4 months or so... but I must say that your DOOM was just as pleasurable to read as anything from Steyn or Derbyshire. Well done sir... and good luck in all future endevors. 
... and if there's any cosmic justice you will win a lifetime achievement award from Ace O' Spades HQ...
... when is that award show anyway, or did I miss it?
Posted by: Anonymous at March 05, 2012 08:24 AM (QK1XT)
Posted by: S. Weasel at March 05, 2012 08:24 AM (YPZ98)
Posted by: Yoshi, Aggrieved Victim of the White Man at March 05, 2012 08:37 AM (MNha9)
Posted by: Darth Randall at March 05, 2012 08:39 AM (O/onO)
I so enjoyed your book threads and learned a lot from The Daily Doom.
Thanks so much for all your efforts, and please check in every once in a while. I will miss you!
Posted by: Miss Marple at March 05, 2012 08:40 AM (GoIUi)
Posted by: Joe at March 05, 2012 08:43 AM (9NQ6I)
Posted by: Chris at March 05, 2012 08:45 AM (E9kgB)
Posted by: Dr. Mabuse at March 05, 2012 08:49 AM (2kVso)
The exchange takes place between Mongo and Sheriff Bart.
"Aw...Mongo like Sheriff Bart."
Kisses to you Monty. Invite me over sometime. I would love to see you with the smoking jacket and pipe in your library.
Posted by: mpfs at March 05, 2012 08:50 AM (iYbLN)
Best wishes to your endeavors
Posted by: Hrothgar at March 05, 2012 08:54 AM (i3+c5)
This is the worst DOOM column ever! I'll be under my bed.
Thanks for the posts Monty, I'll miss you.
Posted by: Max Entropy at March 05, 2012 09:09 AM (zeDxJ)
Posted by: Daybrother at March 05, 2012 09:10 AM (1eLab)
I've lurked here for many years but had to crawl out from under my rock to thank you for all the DOOM and to wish you godspeed in your endeavors. You will be missed.
Posted by: Renee at March 05, 2012 09:11 AM (hEU5Q)
Posted by: blogforce one at March 05, 2012 09:14 AM (7cXfH)
Posted by: Paladin at March 05, 2012 09:20 AM (LTquJ)
Posted by: Brown Line at March 05, 2012 09:29 AM (VrNoa)
Posted by: JQ Public at March 05, 2012 09:36 AM (NBj0d)
Posted by: Pug Mahon at March 05, 2012 09:39 AM (cujSl)
Posted by: Dave at March 05, 2012 09:46 AM (T/L2Z)
Posted by: steveegg at March 05, 2012 09:53 AM (o44nj)
So sad to see you go; with you success with all your non-moron tasks.
Really, really bummed you're going; sometimes you have to make the difficult choices, however.. If you don't comment and drop off the face of the moronosphere, we'll mass mail Teletubbies videos to you until you relent.
*hugs*
Posted by: Linlithgow at March 05, 2012 09:57 AM (Gim9y)
Also, do you not realize that your doom is your book? Put it out monty, get something out of all your hard work.
Thanks again....appreciate you and totally understand.
Seeing Ace burn out is making me see that the responsibility for an internet site, with fans, is really tough. You start out thinking no one is going to read your stuff and then you turn around and find a you've had a million readers and your writing are now your life and maybe you didn't plan it that way. You gots to do what's best for you and yours, so thanks a whole bunch for sharing what you have shared. It's been quite the education.
Posted by: tinsley at March 05, 2012 10:01 AM (oZfic)
Posted by: JFirch at March 05, 2012 10:22 AM (zGq5J)
Posted by: DavidW at March 05, 2012 10:23 AM (5fsc5)
Posted by: Tired Wench at March 05, 2012 10:33 AM (oPceJ)
Posted by: IAmAndrewBreitbart005 at March 05, 2012 10:34 AM (nJaAC)
Thank you. I hope you find your own way to keep being fighting the good fight without apology. In other words, stay Breitbart, my friend. Stay Breitbart.
As for the rest of us, there's still Zero Hedge.
Posted by: hsuyee at March 05, 2012 10:49 AM (Vejcw)
Posted by: SuperMag at March 05, 2012 10:52 AM (DC4Ok)
Posted by: Dave in Houston at March 05, 2012 10:59 AM (aBt/r)
This is unacceptable, goddamitt. For the longest time I've passed around some of your links and then, finally, a link to the Doom series itself. My family and friends began to assume I was smarter and better informed than I really am and they began to assume I knew what the hell I was talking about. This was an uncomfortable position to be in, as you no doubt have aleady guessed for yourself. Anyway, now you've abandoned me and that sucks!
Knowledge is fleeting. Share it! Reconsider this ridiculous sulking and, at the least, return for weekly spots.
Posted by: MTF at March 05, 2012 11:24 AM (B5y+v)
Sadly, the DOOM wil not fail to miss us.
Posted by: K~Bob, going long on SMOD. at March 05, 2012 12:04 PM (cTeW9)
Posted by: East Bay Jay at March 05, 2012 12:17 PM (ocHBO)
Posted by: East Bay Jay at March 05, 2012 12:23 PM (ocHBO)
It's been hours and no one has told me where I will be able to get my mirth control from this day forward. I'm waiting!!!11!11
Posted by: The Poster Formerly Known as Mr. Barky at March 05, 2012 12:42 PM (qwK3S)
In the navy we used to say, "Fair winds and following seas." I think that is apt for success in your future endeavors and as a thank your for your contributions to this site. This reminds me of how John Kruk ended his baseball career.
Posted by: Midnight Clad at March 05, 2012 02:10 PM (ldumo)
Posted by: Silk at March 05, 2012 02:27 PM (9suBn)
Posted by: el mao at March 05, 2012 03:11 PM (3+U7w)
Posted by: Moonbeam at March 05, 2012 04:09 PM (UvH1w)
Posted by: DaveInOmaha at March 05, 2012 05:45 PM (tcLo2)
No other harbinger of DOOM! has been as clever or has made the painful truth something to almost be anticipated each morning.
Posted by: deMontjoie at March 05, 2012 05:46 PM (BQWiD)
Geez...first we lose Breitbart and now Monty is retiring...these are truly the End Times.
Posted by: Nemo from Erewon at March 05, 2012 05:46 PM (vWlXN)
Posted by: Ozzie at March 05, 2012 06:47 PM (ZWRkT)
Posted by: waelse1 at March 05, 2012 07:37 PM (1M81x)
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Posted by: RM at March 06, 2012 05:06 AM (TRsME)
Posted by: Mr. Chumpo at March 06, 2012 01:15 PM (t9nKr)
Monty,
The "DOOM" was for me at least, a "Heads Up" for the weekly news cycle.
I would always read your post first off in the morning so I could STEEL myself for that weeks' adventure and given the nature of our current administration, the rapid fire stomache punches was a good way to toughen up the ab's and give me the courage to face the week with hardened belly muscles! Losing Andy made for saddness, now you going to the sidelines makes the saddness a tad bit more profound. I am also in fear that the Republicans are going to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory given the outcome of "LessThan Super Tuesday!" I do hope that you may bless us again with your wit and insight if the fight becomes.....mortal combat.
Pray, that it not comes to that.
Most Respectfully,
Richard
Posted by: Orange Tree at March 06, 2012 08:39 PM (RLKdq)
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