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November 07, 2012

Overnight Open Thread (11-7-2012)–Comfortably Numb Edition
— Maetenloch

Well I'm pretty drained and don't feel like talking about politics.

I've been up since 3:30AM, saw Romney lose by 8am, and then had a long busy day. There were a few pangs of sadness (about how you feel a few weeks after a breakup) during the day but on the plus side I saw a lot of people I haven't seen in a while, got some sales leads, was buzzed no less than 3 separate times today on free beer and wine, and got to chat up some cute young Scandi chicks (sub-clade: Finnish).

So all in all not too bad in the micro and macro-micro as post-debacle days go. So that's gonna be my focus for a while: smelling the coffee, drinking the beer, and enjoying the micro-pleasures of life.

Now I like discussing and writing about politics - but it's not my life. So some political events may piss me off or frustrate me but by and large my daily mood and enjoyment of life aren't driven by whatever happens to be going on in politics. Now some will say this is only because I don't love America or experience emotions as you humans know them - but that hasn't been the case since at least the MkIV Emotion co-processor.

But having struggled with depression a time or three I've learned that the best way to keep the black dog away is to always have multiple irons in the fire of contentment. So if one turns to shit, there are always others ready to give you a little satisfaction on a daily and weekly basis. And these need their occasional share of attention too.

Of course don't forget about the future - I always keep my Virtual Niedermeyer running in the background, scheming and plotting during otherwise idle brain cycles.

The Secret Mission of the HMS Conqueror

"The submarine that sank the Argentine cruiser General Belgrano during the Falklands war was involved in a much more daring and dangerous Cold War operation only weeks later."

Stealing equipment right off a Soviet ship while in Soviet waters.

Play the State Matching Game

How well do you really know US geography? Well play the game and see.

An Oral History of Cheers

On September 30, 1982, NBC premiered a new sitcom called Cheers, a smartly written show about a bar owned by a retired relief pitcher named Sam Malone. Created by director James Burrows and writer-producers Glen and Les Charles, Cheers would become the last blast of pre-irony prime-time. There was no callous snark, no deconstructive riffs, and only a handful of time-stamped pop-culture references. For the most part, people sat around a bar and talked. But despite its elemental simplicity, the show sparked a quiet revolution in the way TV comedy was produced, with each half-hour episode playing into a soap-style arc of love, death, and bar-bets that would go on for eleven seasons. "It was something bigger than a sitcom," says early Cheers writer-producer Sam Simon, who'd later help develop The Simpsons. "It was a sweeping narrative."

Why You Never Want to Belong to a Church or Synagogue in Germany

Because if you are a member, the German government automatically takes a tithe out of your paycheck:

Ever since 1803, all Germans citizens registered with the government as Catholics, Protestants, or Jews have paid a "church tax." 8-9% of the individual's income tax bill goes to the government, which holds on to the money for a little while before passing it on to the church of which he is a member. To us Americans, it may seem an odd way of operating, but it has been the system in Germany for over two centuries.

And if you don't pay up, you get 'excommunication lite'. 9% is a pretty big hit so it's amazing that church membership is as high as it is.

Sandra Tsing Loh: The Problem Is That No Man Is Good Enough For Me And My Friends

But once you read the article it's not a surprise that all but one of the women are divorced and single and the only married friend apparently hates her husband over a light bulb:

And the FOURTH NIGHT???" Annette's face stretches into such a terrifying Medusa rictus that we recoil. "I wrench open the kitchen door and start screaming: 'Oh my GOD, Ron! Either do it or don't do it, but if you honestly and in fact have no plans at all to change the lightbulb, JU-U-UST TE-E-ELL ME!' And Ron is actually indignant! It's like I am the one who is being OUTRAGEOUS and require HIM to give ME a teachable moment. He's saying: 'Look at yourself-why are you so fixated on a lightbulb? That's pretty shallow. We're happy, we're healthy-but all you see is the lightbulb. Are you aware of how negative you've become? It's the first thing you radiate when you step in through the door.' And it's like I can't breathe-I literally can't breathe-and I'm saying: 'It's not about a lightbulb, it's that you PROMISED, over and over again, and I TRUSTED you-which means your word means NOTHING!' At which point he says-and he is literally waving the spatula now, like a king with his scepter-'If you are so obsessed with the damn lightbulb-and I'm sorry if I don't invest my whole EMOTIONAL LIFE in it like you do, and maybe you should look at that-WITH GOD AS MY WITNESS, I PROMISE FROM THIS DAY FORWARD YOU WILL NEVER SEE A BURNED-OUT LIGHTBULB IN THIS HOUSE AGAIN!!!' "

I'm guessing the burnt-out lightbulb is just one of many broken things in this relationship.

Teh Tweet!

Yahoo group. That is all.

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1 Popular thread.

Posted by: Meremortal at November 07, 2012 04:59 PM (1Y+hH)

2 Wow! that's early!
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Thanks

Posted by: Family Ties at November 07, 2012 04:59 PM (piMMO)

3 I need to hit the fitness center (although a local Dem moonbat recently had a breakdown there over Fox News).

Need to get out in this chilly morning weather and power walk. Wish I had a walking buddy here.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 07, 2012 05:00 PM (UOM48)

4 Stomp stomp

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 05:00 PM (GEICT)

5 Is that Alex Trebek's mother? Evening, all.

Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 05:01 PM (aVGMa)

6 Jane, do you have a dog? I have two black labs who are absolute walking fiends. Dont get in their way when I reach for the leashes.

Posted by: EC at November 07, 2012 05:01 PM (doBIb)

7 Hitting the gym and hot yoga, destressing.

Posted by: NCKate at November 07, 2012 05:01 PM (MsQkt)

8 Early ont

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 05:02 PM (ma+gB)

9 Well, I barely slept a wink last night. I'm going to put on my cozy jammies and snuggle with the two kittehs until D'oh comes to bed.

'Night all. We'll overcome the Age of Obama.

Posted by: Jane D'oh at November 07, 2012 05:02 PM (UOM48)

Men voted for Romney.... Women for Obama....

And then women wonder why there is a Men Going their Own Way movement...

Heck.... maybe we can start our own country... be like.... oh... FOUNDING FATHER! LOL

Posted by: Romeo13 at November 07, 2012 05:02 PM (lZBBB)

11 "But having struggled with depression a time or two I've learned that the best way to keep the black dog away is to always have multiples irons in the fires of contentment. So if one turns to shit, there are always others ready to give you a little satisfaction on a daily and weekly basis. And it's always good to give them their occasional share of attention." The black dog and I are well-acquainted, and he came back to bite me in the behind last night. I know I'm not the only one to deal with it, but it's nice to hear from time to time I'm not alone. Thanks for the advice. Oh, and hello, Moron Nation.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at November 07, 2012 05:02 PM (5J54Q)

12 Of course don't forget about the future either - I keep my Virtual Niedermeyer running in the background, scheming and plotting during otherwise idle brain cycles.

****

I never agreed to that!

Perv!

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 05:03 PM (piMMO)

13 I'm taking a break from zee politics. People deserve the government they choose. I did not choose this. Government, stay out of my life. So don't goose step up to my door demanding money for a health insurance policy I don't want, and you'll be alright.
This is a day that the Lord has made.....

Posted by: Craig Poe at November 07, 2012 05:03 PM (BVkEs)

14 Also Jane, my youngest stepson will report to PI next March. Mmmmmm summer in the swamp! Wife freaked out recently when her son phoned to tell her he might be shipping out the next day because some other recruits paperwork got messed up and a spot opened up. We were in Vegas at the time, on our way home and would completely miss him. She cried and cried, but luckily they fixed the other guys papers and he is still set for next March.

Posted by: EC at November 07, 2012 05:04 PM (doBIb)

15 I build model wood sailing ships and plastic aircraft. 800 hours in one ship is a lot of distraction and it will get me through this. That and spending time with family and friends.

Posted by: I forgot at November 07, 2012 05:04 PM (HNE+c)

16 Hell, I'd settle for a Scandinavian or two if someone wants to ship em this way._

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 05:05 PM (ma+gB)

17 I know I'm not the only one to deal with it, but it's nice to hear from time to time I'm not alone.

--------------

No, you are not alone Captain. That dogbite follows me too. I wish you wellness, I wish you peace.

Posted by: mama winger, stranger in a strange land at November 07, 2012 05:06 PM (P6QsQ)

18 10-Not all women voted for Obama. Some of us think with our brains instead of our nether regions. It's just that there appear to be far too many women out there with "daddy" issues, and think that the government is a perfectly good substitute. I hate women's lib for doing this to women, instead of encouraging them to really think.

Posted by: moki at November 07, 2012 05:07 PM (wi/sM)

19 Christmas is coming, I made this mash clip to keep myself occupied the other day with all the election mania to keep myself sane ...

Ralphie Parker .. Assassin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_t01_6a2kQ

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:08 PM (wwsoB)

20 It's a good thing Bond didn't hand her a pair of stompy boots.

Or a pair of brass nucks.

Posted by: GnuBreed at November 07, 2012 05:09 PM (ccXZP)

21 Look you f, no, not going to say it. Instead I'll say, "Please Mr phone, when I say scandi, I mean scandi. Not Scandinavian.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 05:09 PM (K4AdI)

22 My family will come out the other side of the Obama years, intact. We'll see to that. It will suck, but that's what people do when things go to hell: look to the ones we can count on, and who can count on us. The progs have completed their temple to their God... Who will eat them. But politics is depressing. What's the best eggnog brand?

Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 05:09 PM (aVGMa)

23 Elections are the only time people find out where Ohio and Iowa are. The other 3 year no one cares and they fall back in to obscurity.

Posted by: Trevor (@TJexcite) at November 07, 2012 05:09 PM (Ea64Y)

24 Now that its over, I feel kind of relieved.

They own it now. Lets see how they improve the economy.

I ain't holding my breath.

Posted by: kinlaw at November 07, 2012 05:10 PM (uLTng)

25 @23

Except for us Ohio State Buckeye fans.

:-)

Posted by: kinlaw at November 07, 2012 05:11 PM (uLTng)

26 I like the cut of this Bond fellows gib.

Posted by: Darth Randall at November 07, 2012 05:11 PM (mV8sg)

27 I'll be occupying myself a little more with my car and football blog. If anyone knows of some unusual cars or some other car related items, let me know

For the football side of it, cheeleader pics are welcome too

Very welcome

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:11 PM (wwsoB)

28 The U.S. map is easy.

Try this one as well:

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/mideastquiz.html

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 05:12 PM (piMMO)

29 kb, who's your team?

Posted by: kinlaw at November 07, 2012 05:12 PM (uLTng)

30 You know what Horde? Fuck it. I'm eating my butterscotch pudding tonight. And it's fucking delicious.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 05:12 PM (GEICT)

31 Anyone heard an over/under on when they'll tell all you gun owners to turn in your guns?

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 05:12 PM (K4AdI)

32 Look at what the stock markets did today and practice your best Bond villain laugh to use on lefties

I have a feeling we'll be doing that a lot when shit gets real

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:13 PM (wwsoB)

33 Whenever a little rain falls into your life, you can always hope that SMOD will suddenly bust through that cloud, totally fucking it up.

Posted by: GnuBreed at November 07, 2012 05:13 PM (ccXZP)

34 This is a day that the Lord has made..... Indeed.....Rejoice, and be glad in it. Plenty to rejoice over. Morons; life is not all politics.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:14 PM (2rMmy)

35 29 kb, who's your team?
Posted by: kinlaw at November 07, 2012 09:12 PM

The Jets .. I wish the tiny font thing still worked.

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:14 PM (wwsoB)

36 @31

It will start with a tax on ammo.

Posted by: kinlaw at November 07, 2012 05:14 PM (uLTng)

37 Teej, not until they can replace a couple of SCOTUS judges. Got a little time yet.

Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 05:15 PM (aVGMa)

38 18 10-Not all women voted for Obama. Some of us think with our brains instead of our nether regions.

It's just that there appear to be far too many women out there with "daddy" issues, and think that the government is a perfectly good substitute. I hate women's lib for doing this to women, instead of encouraging them to really think.

Posted by: moki at November 07, 2012 09:07 PM (wi/sM)

Ditto... As a single white woman, and of an age that I will always be single, I resent the heck out of the stereotype that seems to have taken hold. It's not the America I grew up in anymore.

Posted by: George W Beagle at November 07, 2012 05:15 PM (JwW4z)

92%

Average error 7 miles.

756 seconds.

46 of 50 perfect.

Posted by: Meremortal at November 07, 2012 05:15 PM (1Y+hH)

40 Remember when Rum told us that her fellow Asians in SoCal were Obama loving lefties?

She wasn't kidding

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:16 PM (wwsoB)

41 Fuck it. I'm eating my butterscotch pudding tonight. And it's fucking delicious. Y'all should still dip and let your partners lick it off. It's like the Moron version of "when Life hands you lemons, make lemonade" Consolation Pudding Sex.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:16 PM (2rMmy)

42 Dear Lord did anyone make it through that chicks article. My god I tuned out a couple paragraphs in and just skimmed the rest.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 05:16 PM (NzBQO)

43 I always root for the Jets against the rest of the AFC, except for my team of course. The Raiders. Who suck, and have for a long time.

Posted by: kinlaw at November 07, 2012 05:16 PM (uLTng)

44 That little doggie dashing off through the open gate -- splat is the likely outcome.

Oh yeah, I'm brimming with optimism.

Posted by: GnuBreed at November 07, 2012 05:17 PM (ccXZP)

45 average error....3 miles

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at November 07, 2012 05:17 PM (SkyIE)

46 My fat kitteh just woke from her nap and is doing her best to interfere with my typing

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:17 PM (wwsoB)

47 30 You know what Horde? Fuck it. I'm eating my butterscotch pudding tonight. And it's fucking delicious.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 09:12 PM (GEICT)

Hey BC1981 - hope your wife is feeling better...

Posted by: George W Beagle at November 07, 2012 05:18 PM (JwW4z)

48 Oh I'm not worried about me. Don't own any guns personally. You see, like Barney Fife, my whole body's a weapon.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 05:18 PM (K4AdI)

49 42 Fuck it. I'm eating my butterscotch pudding tonight. And it's fucking delicious. -------- Y'all should still dip and let your partners lick it off. It's like the Moron version of "when Life hands you lemons, make lemonade" Consolation Pudding Sex. Lol. I wish. The wife is....out of commission...at the moment. Plus, she appears to be getting sick. However, I will say, there's a product out there called "Butter Em Up" cream. The wife is a big fan.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 05:19 PM (GEICT)

50 @35

This is a day that the Lord has made.....

Indeed.....Rejoice, and be glad in it. Plenty to rejoice over. Morons; life is not all politics.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 09:14 PM (2rMmy)

Thanks for that Tammy, it helps.

Posted by: kinlaw at November 07, 2012 05:19 PM (uLTng)

51 Regarding the multiple-irons-in-the-fire of contentment; one problem I have is that when I get depressed, all those pleasant distractions suddenly seem like pointless wastes that I would be a fool to engage in when despair is now upon me. It's much easier for me to find happiness in things when I feel secure, otherwise I go into a kind of mental austerity mode.

Posted by: JackT at November 07, 2012 05:19 PM (2kn8p)

52 42- Lol Tammy! How are you doing sweetie?

Posted by: moki at November 07, 2012 05:19 PM (wi/sM)

53 If anyone bought large quantities of pudding, maybe we can take it to the roof of a tall building and drop it on hipsters in New York

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:19 PM (wwsoB)

Assholes have made their choice as to where the U.S. is headed. Let them own it.

Reach across the aisle - my ass. It's theirs.

Posted by: seamrog at November 07, 2012 05:20 PM (1k4aa)

55 Consolation Pudding Sex. Ah'm lusting in my heart.

Posted by: Jimmuh Cartuh at November 07, 2012 05:21 PM (5J54Q)

56 For some strange reason, I don't think I'd want to be a registered member of a synagogue in Germany.

Posted by: pbrown at November 07, 2012 05:21 PM (idRzK)

57 In tonight's Moron distractions news, internet porn is still very much available

If anyone has a babe with big guns shooting big guns, that would make for a nice diversion

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:21 PM (wwsoB)

58 Hi, moki! I am very lonesome. Of all years to lose a critical election, I had to pick the one I'd be away form Thor for 13 months, so no Consolation Pudding Sex por moi. How are you feeling?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:21 PM (2rMmy)

59 Regarding the multiple-irons-in-the-fire of contentment; one problem I have is that when I get depressed, all those pleasant distractions suddenly seem like pointless wastes that I would be a fool to engage in when despair is now upon me. It's much easier for me to find happiness in things when I feel secure, otherwise I go into a kind of mental austerity mode. ============ This. Sometimes it's a victory just to get up out of the chair.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at November 07, 2012 05:22 PM (5J54Q)

60 Now George, I'm sure there's some guy out there that would love to come along and sweep you off your feet. That really didn't sound right did it.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 05:22 PM (ma+gB)

61 Fat Man is holding a press conference on the snow

Hey Gov, that yellow snow tastes like lemon Italian Ice, try some !!

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:22 PM (wwsoB)

62 54 If anyone bought large quantities of pudding, maybe we can take it to the roof of a tall building and drop it on hipsters in New York Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 09:19 PM (wwsoB) I have lots of pudding actually. But nowhere near New York.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 05:22 PM (GEICT)

63 The wife is....out of commission...at the moment Oh, pfffff....give her a little show, son.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:24 PM (2rMmy)

64 One thing I know is that my fellow morons never lose their sense of humor and irony when we take it in the shorts

Lefty blogs are angry and humorless even when they win

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:24 PM (wwsoB)

65 Okay, Luke Dunphy is *the* stealth conservative character on TV nowadays.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 05:25 PM (jKE+Z)

66 Oh sweetheart-I'd ask why you are away, but you don't have to say anything on the interwebs. Can you have Skype Consolation Pudding Sex? I am doing pretty good. Had pain shots to treat the lack of a disc between my vertabrae, and I go have my PET CT scan to check for cancer next week-it's been a year since the surgery, and so far, so good. Daughter is doing well, my husband loves me, and although my son is suffering from severe depression, we are beginning to make headway with him. So, God is good, and we will be okay.

Posted by: moki at November 07, 2012 05:25 PM (wi/sM)

67 64 Apropos of nothing, my twenty-something nephew needs to learn that you don't just spout whatever the f'k pops into your head on Facebook. Gonna have to have a talk with that boy.
Posted by: Soap MacTavish at November 07, 2012 09:23 PM

"It's better to remain silent and be thought an idiot than to post on Facebook or Twitter and remove all doubt"

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:25 PM (wwsoB)

68 I have no pudding. But I have been known to be pretty good with a can of Reddi-Whip.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at November 07, 2012 05:25 PM (5J54Q)

69 I felt a strong disturbance in The Force, as if millions of pudding packs went suddenly unopened.

Posted by: Obiwan GnuBreed at November 07, 2012 05:25 PM (ccXZP)

70 The state placement game, alas, brought me no joy. Did anyone else play it? Did anyone yell at some of the states? "F U, Ohio!" Am I alone in doing this?

Posted by: Sweet Lou at November 07, 2012 05:25 PM (gsPPG)

71 BCochran, go for it! ROLL TIDE!

Posted by: EC at November 07, 2012 05:26 PM (doBIb)

72 Okay, Luke Dunphy is *the* stealth conservative character on TV nowadays.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 09:25 PM (jKE+Z)

Is that the kid who plays dumb on tv but smart in real life? I heard that kid is a member of Mensa.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 05:27 PM (NzBQO)

73 Oh, pfffff....give her a little show, son. Lmao. Trust me, she ain't in the mood. Sick and proving she's not preggo for the last 5 days.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 05:27 PM (GEICT)

74 I'd rather be here with us morons after a nasty setback than with a bunch of lefties after a win anytime

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:27 PM (wwsoB)

75 Posted by: JackT at November 07, 2012 09:19 PM (2kn8p) Textbook depression, though. It's why you must find something, anything, to bring a tiny bit of pleasure. Or heck, don't even try for pleasure, just for a slight lessening of the pain. A good song will sometimes do that for me, although I have never been truly depressed. Beethoven's 6th (the Pastoral) is lovely.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:27 PM (2rMmy)

49 perfect out of 50 turns, avg error 2 miles, 538 secs.

I have to admit, placing Nebraska second on a blank map was a little hard.

And yeah, I yelled at Delaware for Joe Biden.

Posted by: Burn the Witch at November 07, 2012 05:28 PM (uD2fR)

77 For the "let them own it" people: I hate to say it, but they own nothing. With the Ministry of Information running the narrative, whatever goes wrong will be our fault. His Divine Majesty requires it; it will be so. I just wonder if, while they're waiting four months for an x-ray appointment, the thought will creep in: "You know, this used to take an hour. And my doctor didn't call me 'fuckstick' to my face."

Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 05:28 PM (aVGMa)

78 61 Now George, I'm sure there's some guy out there that would love to come along and sweep you off your feet.

That really didn't sound right did it.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 09:22 PM (ma+gB)

Haha - that's what I get for using my beagle's name as my nic... Did it as a sock one night and it stuck (that really is my beagle's name, but I call him Dubya - he's the REAL canine-in-chief).

Posted by: George W Beagle at November 07, 2012 05:28 PM (JwW4z)

79 Dunphy. Dunphy. Where have I heard that name?

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 05:29 PM (6Zy+s)

80 There - I fixed it...

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 05:29 PM (JwW4z)

81 I felt a strong disturbance in The Force, as if millions of pudding packs went suddenly unopened. Come come now, Morons, this is NOT acceptable. I want some decadence, and I want it now. Pop those muth*f*ckin puddin' tops and put your perverse, twisted, deviated imaginations to work. Your country needs you now more than ever.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:30 PM (2rMmy)

82 Ohio? Yeah it will be a long time before I buy a Lordstown product. Their build quality has always sucked and they have repeatedly brought dishonor upon the company (GM)

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at November 07, 2012 05:30 PM (l3vZN)

83 74 "It's better to remain silent and be thought an idiot than to post on Facebook or Twitter and remove all doubt"

Thank you. I believe I'll be borrowing that.
Posted by: Soap MacTavish at November 07, 2012 09:26 PM

I think I'll put it on the AoS FB page and my Twitter account now

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:31 PM (wwsoB)

84 Yesterday in CW Jr's art class, the teacher started talking about the differences between Democrats and the "evil Republicans". Jr. objected, stating he was misrepresenting them, then added that he supported Romney. That's when Mr. Art Teacher called my son "politicially handicapped". If this guy wants to support TFG, fine. But you DON'T talk to my kid that way. And why was he talking politics in art class, anyway? The principal and I had words today, IYKWIM. I wanted a reprimand and an assurance this wouldn't occur again. Tomorrow I'll call back to see what's been done.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at November 07, 2012 05:31 PM (5J54Q)

85 Now for the really important news ....

DRUDGE REPORT ‏@DRUDGE_REPORT

UPDATE: Los Angeles mandates condoms for porn actors, industry threatens suit... http://drudge.tw/PYq9O2

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:31 PM (wwsoB)

86 That state matching game is off. It completely left off the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 05:31 PM (jKE+Z)

If you haven't read this slap-in-the-head piece from American Thinker, you should. You'll feel A LOT better about yesterday:

http://goo.gl/IzLCO

Posted by: RushBabe at November 07, 2012 05:31 PM (tQHzJ)

"Pop those muth*f*ckin puddin' tops and put your perverse, twisted, deviated imaginations to work. "

You first!

Posted by: Burn the Witch at November 07, 2012 05:32 PM (uD2fR)

89 Howdy, howdy!

Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2012 05:32 PM (kaalw)

90 85 Come come now, Morons, this is NOT acceptable. I want some decadence, and I want it now. Pop those muth*f*ckin puddin' tops and put your perverse, twisted, deviated imaginations to work. Your country needs you now more than ever. Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 09:30 PM (2rMmy) Hey now, I believe the Ettes were promising all sorts of decadent pudding pics.

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 05:32 PM (GEICT)

91 DRUDGE REPORT ‏@DRUDGE_REPORT

UPDATE: Los Angeles mandates condoms for porn actors, industry threatens suit... http://drudge.tw/PYq9O2

****

Because what I really want in pron, is safe sex.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 05:33 PM (piMMO)

92 @31

It will start with a tax on ammo.

Posted by: kinlaw at November 07, 2012 09:14 PM (uLTng)

Crook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is trying that right now. the dyke claims that taxing bullets will help to reduce crime. Because the gangbangers buy theirs legally, don't ya know

Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2012 05:33 PM (EmQa+)

93 I gave up on the state game when I didn't align Texas perfectly and it counted it wrong. The Middle East game from above is terrific! The bloody 'stans are difficult.

Posted by: Jinx the Cat at November 07, 2012 05:33 PM (l3vZN)

94 Posted by: Burn the Witch at November 07, 2012 09:32 PM (uD2fR) Sadly, I am Thor-less. Also, no pudding, since I was pretty sure Obama was gonna ~~steal~~ win it.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:33 PM (2rMmy)

95 Consolation Pudding Sex.

Band name

Posted by: Armando at November 07, 2012 05:34 PM (IDypm)

@91

Umm, is that the right link?

Posted by: Burn the Witch at November 07, 2012 05:34 PM (uD2fR)

97 Hey now, I believe the Ettes were promising all sorts of decadent pudding pics. Pudding bukkake?

Posted by: EC at November 07, 2012 05:34 PM (doBIb)

98 76 Okay, Luke Dunphy is *the* stealth conservative character on TV nowadays. Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 09:25 PM (jKE+Z) Is that the kid who plays dumb on tv but smart in real life? I heard that kid is a member of Mensa. Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 09:27 PM (NzBQO) --I know nothing of the actor, but he is a dopey boy on the show. Tonight Lily grabbed the IV bag next to his bed and asked Luke, "What's this?" and Luke replied, "I don't know, but thanks to Obama you'll be paying for it."

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 05:34 PM (jKE+Z)

99 another upbeat, positive thread above.

no.

really.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 05:35 PM (piMMO)

100 The principal and I had words today, IYKWIM. I wanted a reprimand and an assurance this wouldn't occur again. Tomorrow I'll call back to see what's been done. Posted by: Captain Whitebread at November 07, 2012 09:31 PM (5J54Q) Zero fucking tolerance for kids, zero fucking tolerance for teachers. I say fired, *and* it goes in the local paper, *and* a public apology.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 05:36 PM (bxiXv)

101 94 >> Hey now, I believe the Ettes were promising all sorts of decadent pudding pics.

Why do you think I was complaining?

Posted by: Obiwan GnuBreed at November 07, 2012 05:36 PM (ccXZP)

102 Captain Whitebread, I was sleeping with a high school art teacher earlier this year, and I met some of her teacher friends. Dumb as rocks and slightly to the left of Ho Chi Minh. Most of them had switched to Education majors because their first choices were, like, really hard. I don't have kids, but if I did I would keeps those women the hell away from them.

Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 05:36 PM (aVGMa)

103 I've been examining the fine print on the ONT contract. Did you know that if you don't stay all the way over the whole night, you get points off?

Posted by: That Mindful Guy needs better glasses at November 07, 2012 05:36 PM (lBpVP)

104 Here's a thread from my FBook convo with the Akin Douches:

You guys are so stupid! Drop out! You are going to lose! There is no question. You are an old fool with cobwebs for brains.

September 10 2:25pmTodd Akin

I am very sorry that you feel this way but we are in this race to win. I hope that we can count on your support in defeating Claire McCaskill and her liberal agenda.-Team Akin

Posted by: A Guy Named Durbin at November 07, 2012 05:36 PM (DpdMZ)

105 Because what I really want in pron, is safe sex. Soooooo, what do you like in your porn?

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 05:36 PM (GEICT)

106 88 Yesterday in CW Jr's art class, the teacher started talking about the differences between Democrats and the "evil Republicans". Jr. objected, stating he was misrepresenting them, then added that he supported Romney.

That's when Mr. Art Teacher called my son "politicially handicapped".

If this guy wants to support TFG, fine. But you DON'T talk to my kid that way. And why was he talking politics in art class, anyway?

The principal and I had words today, IYKWIM. I wanted a reprimand and an assurance this wouldn't occur again. Tomorrow I'll call back to see what's been done.

Posted by: Captain Whitebread at November 07, 2012 09:31 PM (5J54Q)

Let us know what happens - this is just another example of our wonderful educational system. I'd say "unbelievable" but sadly, it's all too believable.

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 05:37 PM (JwW4z)

107 Crook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is trying that right now. the dyke claims that taxing bullets will help to reduce crime. Because the gangbangers buy theirs legally, don't ya know Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2012 09:33 PM (EmQa+) A box of ammo lasts a gang-banger a year. They don't practice, they just walk up, put the muzzle to someone and pull the trigger.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 05:38 PM (bxiXv)

108 In keeping with tonight's ONT title

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpzxf_flm8M

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:38 PM (wwsoB)

109 Now I remember. Dunphy was a character's name in Hard to Kill. Jerry Dunphy I think. TV news guy. Haven't seen that one in forever. Mmmm, Kelly LeBrock. Used to have two beagles and believe it or not, one named George. The other was Gracie of course. She loved to sleep on my chest when I was laying on the couch. She put up with the Mrs, but she was all mine. Would get jelous and go pout every night when we went to bed. Of course, I was the one who took her out after wabbits.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 05:39 PM (3R0Zs)

110 Hey now, I believe the Ettes were promising all sorts of decadent pudding pics. Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 09:32 PM (GEICT) A certain criteria, alas, went unmet. Sigh. Probably for the best. Millions of morons, enflamed by boobeh lust, prowling the streets, pelting Nanny Bloomberg with Big Gulps and demanding Chris Matthews head on a platter. It woulda been ugly.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:39 PM (2rMmy)

111 10-Not all women voted for Obama. Some of us think with our brains instead of our nether regions. Posted by: moki at November 07, 2012 09:07 PM (wi/sM) The problem is that far too many women did vote with their naughty parts. The SCoaMF basically told women; "You are nothing but your c*nt. Vote like a c*nt, and Uncle Sugar Leviathan will give you extra contraceptives for you to f*ck all of Lichtenstein with!"

Posted by: The Political Hat at November 07, 2012 05:39 PM (sZTYJ)

112 Score 90% avg error 12 miles time 274

45 perfect out of 50.

Posted by: joethefatman™ (@joethefatman1) at November 07, 2012 05:40 PM (MnSla)

113

Yesterday in CW Jr's art class, the teacher started talking about the
differences between Democrats and the "evil Republicans". Jr. objected,
stating he was misrepresenting them, then added that he supported
Romney.

====

I'll give your kid a nod for having the stones to speak up. Not easy, especially in HS.

I called Clinton an idiot to a college prof and I swear the bitch took away a letter grade. And that was before the Cold Civil War really started.

Posted by: USS Diversity at November 07, 2012 05:40 PM (9ghZ6)

114 My mom was at the board meeting re: ammo. I think it failed after it was pointed out that people would just drive to Indiana.

Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 05:41 PM (aVGMa)

115 The problem is that far too many women did vote with their naughty parts.

I know I did...LITERALLY!

Posted by: Sandra Fluke at November 07, 2012 05:41 PM (IDypm)

116 I have to ask... Why Lichtenstein?

Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 05:42 PM (aVGMa)

117 Half of what I say is meaningless. But I say it just to please you, Juuuuulia -Brackish O'Lennon

Posted by: That Mindful Guy's singing voice at November 07, 2012 05:42 PM (lBpVP)

118 31 Anyone heard an over/under on when they'll tell all you gun owners to turn in your guns?

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 09:12 PM (K4AdI)

Not long at all -- http://tinyurl.com/a3rynjq

Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2012 05:43 PM (kaalw)

119 Pink Floyd - Us and Them

http://tinyurl.com/6gbjsoj

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:43 PM (wwsoB)

120 88-What kind of teacher attacks a student for political views? I hope you have a satisfactory outcome with that principal.

Posted by: moki at November 07, 2012 05:43 PM (wi/sM)

121 I'm out way early today. I'm just not motivated enough to sockpuppet even. My one consolation, is that for the first time in my life, I voted for a Senate candidate that not only won, but bucked the national trend. Here's a little motivational speech to pick ourselves up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkTw3_PmKtc

Posted by: The Political Hat at November 07, 2012 05:43 PM (sZTYJ)

122 So, who the fuck forgot to vote here cause by my count I am missing 4 million votes?

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 05:44 PM (Z9EHQ)

123 I had a good friend, whom I thought was going to vote for Romney, instead voted for Obama. She voted for JEF, because in her words, she thought Joe Biden was brilliant. I didn't have a response. Didn't know what to say. That's one less friend in my life.

Posted by: FL-Chick at November 07, 2012 05:44 PM (0vN24)

124 I have to ask... Why Lichtenstein? Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 09:42 PM (aVGMa) Because I've already done the rest of Europe aside from Andorra.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke, Slut Queen at November 07, 2012 05:45 PM (sZTYJ)

125 Is there a bloc of vagina voters that's tired of the lip service?

Posted by: Craig Poe at November 07, 2012 05:45 PM (BVkEs)

126 Okay, Luke Dunphy is *the* stealth conservative character on TV nowadays.
--
I love that kid. Read that in real life, he's super smart, literally Mensa.

Heading upstairs to my treadmill and mindless TV soon. Was going to avoid the blogs today but didn't. I think I need a break for awhile, but it was hard to resist commiserating today.

Posted by: Mayday at November 07, 2012 05:45 PM (F3s39)

127 I had a good friend, whom I thought was going to vote for Romney, instead voted for Obama. She voted for JEF, because in her words, she thought Joe Biden was brilliant. I didn't have a response. Didn't know what to say. That's one less friend in my life. Posted by: FL-Chick at November 07, 2012 09:44 PM (0vN24) I call bs.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 05:45 PM (Z9EHQ)

128 Probably for the best. Millions of morons, enflamed by boobeh lust, prowling the streets, pelting Nanny Bloomberg with Big Gulps and demanding Chris Matthews head on a platter. It woulda been ugly. And the downside is???

Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 05:46 PM (GEICT)

129 A box of ammo lasts a gang-banger a year. They don't practice, they just walk up, put the muzzle to someone and pull the trigger.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 09:38 PM (bxiXv)

Not in Chicago, they turn the gun sideways and empty the clip. They hit everything but who they are aiming at. It happens every day. some kid gets shot because the gangbangers fire wildly around

Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2012 05:46 PM (EmQa+)

130 It's not that they think with their daintyladypbits, it's the conclusions their daintyladybits reach. I defy any one of you Morons to tell me you don't think with your manlyparts 95% of the time. I think with my daintyladybits all the time. Ours are just smarter than theirs.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:46 PM (2rMmy)

131 111, the teacher will probably get a bigger 'holiday' bonus and the kid will get referred as a mental case/parents as social services target.

Posted by: Blue Falcon in Boston at November 07, 2012 05:46 PM (KCvsd)

132

Van Morrison uber alles!! Really, the dude has put out some amazing albums!

Posted by: puddleglum at November 07, 2012 05:47 PM (+NOBG)

133 Poor little kitteh in the cruel city;

http://tinyurl.com/aqsow4h

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:47 PM (wwsoB)

134 And the downside is??? Posted by: BCochran1981 at November 07, 2012 09:46 PM (GEICT) They'd slap your asses in jail, charge you with felonies, and you'd never be able to vote again?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:48 PM (2rMmy)

135 If someone only saw highlights of Biden on Stewart or Colbert they might think he was just kind of funny and off the cuff, cuz that's how they would be playing it.

Posted by: kinlaw at November 07, 2012 05:48 PM (uLTng)

136 Don't think I would like the end result, but it might be interesting if the orange Boner said

"Mr President, we realllly want to work with you so we Repubs will support any tax bill written and sponsored by the House Democrat minority leader's budget staff! Further, to ensure bipartisanship, no Republican will have anything to do with regards to writing the text of the bill so you and the Dem party can get full credit for your work!"

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 05:48 PM (Cnqmv)

137 124 Pink Floyd - Us and Them http://tinyurl.com/6gbjsoj Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 09:43 PM (wwsoB) --Much better than "Comfortably Numb." I need to get this buzz going to enjoy the song even more.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 05:48 PM (jKE+Z)

138 The SCoaMF basically told women; "You are nothing but your c*nt. Vote like a c*nt, and Uncle Sugar Leviathan will give you extra contraceptives for you to f*ck all of Lichtenstein with!" Posted by: The Political Hat Having walked across Lichtenstein in the course of two hours (on the Bataan Bus Tour from Hell-hairpin turns, and the lovely sites of Davos, Switzerland, a rest stop in Austria, and Lichtenstein) Sandra and the girls won't have too many people to use those contraceptives with. Although, Lichtenstein kinda gave Barky the finger when he tried to slam them for their banking secrecy, so I give them props for that.

Posted by: moki at November 07, 2012 05:48 PM (wi/sM)

139 52 Regarding the multiple-irons-in-the-fire of contentment; one problem I have is that when I get depressed, all those pleasant distractions suddenly seem like pointless wastes that I would be a fool to engage in when despair is now upon me. It's much easier for me to find happiness in things when I feel secure, otherwise I go into a kind of mental austerity mode.
Posted by: JackT at November 07, 2012 09:19 PM (2kn8p)

This describes my experience very well, but I would qualify it to say that it is true once the 'malignant sadness' has taken over; however keeping busy seems to stave it off. I think that is what Maet meant.

Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at November 07, 2012 05:49 PM (+iYoq)

140 Poor little kitteh in the cruel city;

http://tinyurl.com/aqsow4h

***

Why?

Just why?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 05:49 PM (piMMO)

141 Hey! What about us?

Posted by: San Marino at November 07, 2012 05:49 PM (l3vZN)

142 95 DRUDGE REPORT ‏@DRUDGE_REPORT

UPDATE: Los Angeles mandates condoms for porn actors, industry threatens suit... http://drudge.tw/PYq9O2

****

Because what I really want in pron, is safe sex.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 09:33 PM (piMMO)

In other news, Los Angeles pron industry relocates to Ventura County. Hundreds of jobs lost in the San Fernando Valley. Residents despair of lost "location" revenue.

Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2012 05:51 PM (kaalw)

143 114
Used to have two beagles and believe it or not, one named George. The other was Gracie of course. She loved to sleep on my chest when I was laying on the couch. She put up with the Mrs, but she was all mine. Would get jelous and go pout every night when we went to bed.
Of course, I was the one who took her out after wabbits.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 09:39 PM (3R0Zs)

George and Gracie - nice! I had two Maine Coon cats named Rhett and Scarlett a while ago (Maine Coons are the dogs of cat-dom...). Beagles and rabbits are an amazing sight!

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 05:51 PM (JwW4z)

144 57 For some strange reason, I don't think I'd want to be a registered member of a synagogue in Germany.
Posted by: pbrown at November 07, 2012 09:21 PM (idRzK)

You made me laugh (but not out loud).

Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at November 07, 2012 05:51 PM (+iYoq)

145 I defy any one of you Morons to tell me you don't think with your manlyparts 95% of the time. Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 09:46 PM (2rMmy) I don't. More like 10%, tops. Mind you, that's a lot. But it's totally irrelevant, nobody was offering me Gender benefits for my vote or saying the Dems were going to cut my penis off. The Dems actually spread lies about Republicans supporting things we don't support on a daily basis. MFM Delenda Est.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 05:51 PM (bxiXv)

146 Thanks for the map puzzle. Got a 98% score, average error of 1 mile, did it in 360 seconds.

Didn't read the Sandra Tsing Loh article - I've seen her stuff before, particularly one article where she's whining about breaking up with her husband when SHE was the one screwing around. (!) As far as light bulbs go, all I can say is, I ask my husband to change the ceiling lights in the kitchen and bathroom, because they're high ceilings and I can't reach the lights even with a ladder. The rest of 'em I change myself.

It's been a rough couple of days. I was up for 27 hours straight - worked as an election judge, came home with a screaming headache, heard the bad news and didn't get to sleep at all last night. Spent much of today either numb or crying, and wishing that Tristan da Cunha would allow immigration.

"This. Sometimes it's a victory just to get up out of the chair.

"Posted by: Captain Whitebread at November 07, 2012 09:22 PM (5J54Q)"

Very much this.

Posted by: Anne B. at November 07, 2012 05:51 PM (f3owF)

147 146, Imola broke my car so fuck off!

Posted by: zombie Aryton Senna at November 07, 2012 05:52 PM (+NOBG)

148 Hey! What about us?

Posted by: San Marino at November 07, 2012 09:49 PM (l3vZN)

Sandy Fuck: I could do Luxembourg in an afternoon

Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2012 05:52 PM (EmQa+)

149 Posted by: San Marino at November 07, 2012 09:49 PM (l3vZN) Read the roster. You're in line after Malta.

Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 05:52 PM (aVGMa)

150 145 We just adopted a new kitty after ours ran outside and had an encounter with displaced wildlife. He's named Scarf, because he loves to drape around your neck, nuzzle your chin, and purr. He is the most grateful pet we have ever owned. He's also gained four pounds in the three weeks we have had him. He likes his groceries.

Posted by: moki at November 07, 2012 05:52 PM (wi/sM)

151 Exactly Quiet Man. A lotta folks refer to it as sprayin & prayin. I doubt seriously they can even fathom someone being able to blow a hole in their chest at 400 yds and more. Probably think that's just Hollywood stuff.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 05:52 PM (GX2fm)

152 Girls with Guns

She dares you to comment on HER elbows!

http://tinyurl.com/ac4zklo

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 05:52 PM (wwsoB)

153 My wife is a true swing voter. Voted for TFG in 08, but switched to Romney this time. She did not tell me until my son spilled the beans on the way home from school. I guess I'm proud of her for at least listening to some of the things I said. She woke up and could not believe TFG had won.

Posted by: EC at November 07, 2012 05:53 PM (doBIb)

154 moki, that is so sweet. I miss having a kitteh.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:53 PM (2rMmy)

155 I defy any one of you Morons to tell me you don't think with your manlyparts 95% of the time. Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 09:46 PM (2rMmy) please, anyone who is not thinking with them 100% is foregoing an advantage. Regardless of the question the right answer is always going to get you laid more than the wrong answer.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 05:53 PM (Z9EHQ)

156 Action Girls FTW!

Posted by: EC at November 07, 2012 05:54 PM (doBIb)

157 For some strange reason, I don't think I'd want to be a registered member of a synagogue in Germany.
Posted by: pbrown at November 07, 2012 09:21 PM (idRzK)

You made me laugh (but not out loud).
--

Me too. It's a dark-humor kind of day.

Posted by: Mayday at November 07, 2012 05:55 PM (F3s39)

158 Sandy Fuck: I could do Luxembourg in an afternoon Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2012 09:52 PM (EmQa+) One of my maternal great (great?) grandfathers was from Luxembourg. I had barely heard of it til I started doing genealogy; we always thought he was German.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:57 PM (2rMmy)

159

My wife is a true swing voter. Voted for TFG in 08, but switched to Romney this time.

-------

That had to have happened all over the place. And yet...

Posted by: Scratch One Republic at November 07, 2012 05:57 PM (9ghZ6)

160 "But it's totally irrelevant, nobody was offering me Gender benefits for my vote or saying the Dems were going to cut my penis off." Wait until the trans-gender movement takes over public schools and starts performing sex change operations without consent on hormonally confused and easily exploited teenagers. Don't believe this could happen? Look only to the UK and Barry's safe school Tzar. Children are our future. Their culture is crap, the schools are crap, and we aren't having enough children to begin with. So we are all boned. Hell everyone under 30 is turning into a perpetual fucking toddler with their shiny iGagets, the government acting like parents, and hipster fashion dressing adults like they were still in preschool.

Posted by: Blue Falcon in Boston at November 07, 2012 05:57 PM (KCvsd)

161 Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 09:53 PM (Z9EHQ) Why am I not surprised you answered that? Are you warm and safe and out of the snow?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 05:59 PM (2rMmy)

162 Sweet! 49 of 50, 8 mile error, 528 sec.
F-U Missouri!

Posted by: johnyi at November 07, 2012 06:00 PM (YyKGS)

163 Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 09:53 PM (Z9EHQ) Why am I not surprised you answered that? Are you warm and safe and out of the snow? Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 09:59 PM (2rMmy) I answer everything, I am never sure when I will hear back from you.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 06:00 PM (Z9EHQ)

164 82 For the "let them own it" people: I hate to say it, but they own nothing. With the Ministry of Information running the narrative, whatever goes wrong will be our fault. His Divine Majesty requires it; it will be so.
I just wonder if, while they're waiting four months for an x-ray appointment, the thought will creep in: "You know, this used to take an hour. And my doctor didn't call me 'fuckstick' to my face."
Posted by: Secundus at November 07, 2012 09:28 PM (aVGMa)

Yeah, "let them own it"? Hells bells, now they own us. With scotus openings coming up we are well & truly screwed unless we change the game a lot. Lets crash the beotch and fight to see whose vision gets to rebuild it. I used to fear the chaos & think those who claimed it were Walter Mittys, but now I think it may be the only option. Srsly, I disbelieve the sincerity of anyone who still thinks this thing can be fixed. (Gratuitous Leonard Cohen quote: "They sentenced me to twenty years of boredom, for trying to take the system from within. I'm coming now, I'm coming to reward them . . ."

Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at November 07, 2012 06:00 PM (+iYoq)

165 Yankee, my email is all honked up.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 06:01 PM (2rMmy)

166 g'evenin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 06:01 PM (JMmQ9)

167 I understand everyone's disappointment, however, I have no idea where all of the defeatism and it is over stuff is coming from.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 06:02 PM (Z9EHQ)

168 yeah sure I am sure ryan and tebow are getting through fine.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 06:02 PM (Z9EHQ)

169

I understand everyone's disappointment, however, I have no idea where all of the defeatism and it is over stuff is coming from.

====

From when it was over and we were defeated

Posted by: Scratch One Republic at November 07, 2012 06:03 PM (9ghZ6)

170 Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 09:44 PM (Z9EHQ)

As a bona fide conspiracist, I still find it hard to believe that the dems could "manufacture" a win on election day. During recounts, most assuredly extra D ballots would appear, but to do it so efficiently as to win within one day?

But, practice makes perfect and Soros dollars fed to some uber-liberal programmers might just do the trick. FWIW, I have worked with some programmers that I am sure could make a voting machine do anything the "design specs" called for.

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:04 PM (Cnqmv)

171 Gracie was in hog heaven when she was sniffin bunnies. Saw her limping one day and called her over. Wehn she got to me she had blood in her footprints in yhe snow. A small hedge thorn in her foot all the way through to pushing up the skin on top. After I pulled it out she wanted to keep hunting. I took her home of course. A couple of bunnies in a bowl of salt water later, she jumped on to my chest and went to sleep.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 06:04 PM (cWpCn)

172 172 I understand everyone's disappointment, however, I have no idea where all of the defeatism and it is over stuff is coming from. Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 10:02 PM (Z9EHQ) Math. Everyone's explained the specifics like 900 times, I can understand if you disagree but if you have no idea you haven't been paying attention.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 06:04 PM (bxiXv)

173 Ancient Chinese curse ... may you live in interesting times ... well we are well and truly cursed in Carter's third term ... Looming Fiscal Cliff Iran versus Israel Syria & the Ikhwan Supreme Court Picks Energy Deprivation and of course, SMOD

Posted by: Grumpy the Younger at November 07, 2012 06:04 PM (jts1f)

174 From when it was over and we were defeated Posted by: Scratch One Republic at November 07, 2012 10:03 PM (9ghZ6) nonsense. I hate to borrow a line from the movie but "nothing is over until we say it is."

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 06:04 PM (Z9EHQ)

175 tebow are getting through fine. Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 10:02 PM (Z9EHQ) Tebow has taken up with some revoltingly gorgeous little skinny bitch. That coupled with the fact that as the son of Baptist missionaries, I was expecting him to be doing some sort of Sandy charity work has made him all but dead to me. I just need to remind my daintyladybits of that every now and then. They are not cooperating as well as they should be.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 06:07 PM (2rMmy)

176 I understand everyone's disappointment, however, I have no idea where all of the defeatism and it is over stuff is coming from.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 10:02 PM (Z9EHQ)

Just think of three young Harvard liberal SC justices (all approved by Miss Lindsey Graham and Juan "Nothing to Fear" McCain) wreaking 30+ years of havoc upon what shreds of a Constitution we still have. That just might help to explain the despair some of us feel!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:07 PM (Cnqmv)

177 Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?

Posted by: Bluto at November 07, 2012 06:08 PM (jts1f)

178

nonsense. I hate to borrow a line from the movie but "nothing is over until we say it is."

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 10:04 PM (Z9EHQ)

===

Well from the same movie, 'what the hell we spoze ta do ya moron?"

Posted by: Scratch One Republic at November 07, 2012 06:09 PM (9ghZ6)

179 Math. Everyone's explained the specifics like 900 times, I can understand if you disagree but if you have no idea you haven't been paying attention. Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 10:04 PM (bxiXv) gee thanks. math huh? first of all, if all the math geniuses were so smart how did they miss the numbers the first time through? The problem with modelling is garbage in and garbage out. There wee 14 million people that did not show up for the election. maybe we could do some non math things like some splainin'. maybe we could spend a little time developing a short simple argument that explains our position in way the persuades some of the voters that did not vote obama.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 06:09 PM (Z9EHQ)

180 I posted on a dead thread, but watched Modern Family a little while ago, and laughed (kinda crazily - like when your eyes tear up and a little snot flies out of your nose). It felt really good. Last night and all day I felt like I would never laugh like that again. But, you know, life truelly does go on.

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 06:10 PM (mkb9H)

181 That just might help to explain the despair some of us feel! Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 10:07 PM (Cnqmv) I figure it'll take a decade or two to really come unhinged, and anything could happen in the meantime. I HAVE to believe that, or I'll cry. I choose to be brave and confident. And feisty. Very, very feisty. I refuse to let the cocksuckers steal my very spirit out from under me.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 06:11 PM (2rMmy)

182
Good evening, good people.

FWIW, I finally figured out the proper method of watching my Cowboys--Chips, dip, and a crying towel.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 06:11 PM (SAMxH)

183 Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 10:09 PM (Z9EHQ) You will do nothing until you deal with the MFM and the schools. We are too far down the road, unless you got 20 trillion hiding somewhere you didn't tell us about, or some hidden educational and media network not run by the left. It ain't over, but we're in a pretty fucking deep pit and we have a lot of work to do.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 06:11 PM (bxiXv)

184 I'm not all that upset anymore, I'm very sardonic now

Think of all the fun we'll have when shit hits the fan, Obullshit voters are wondering why he can't fix things with a speech and a photo op, and we're there to say "where's your god NOW"

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 06:12 PM (wwsoB)

185 176 Gracie was in hog heaven when she was sniffin bunnies. Saw her limping one day and called her over. Wehn she got to me she had blood in her footprints in yhe snow. A small hedge thorn in her foot all the way through to pushing up the skin on top. After I pulled it out she wanted to keep hunting. I took her home of course. A couple of bunnies in a bowl of salt water later, she jumped on to my chest and went to sleep.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 10:04 PM (cWpCn)

The rabbits in my old neighborhood in TN would wait around until Dubya and I came around for our evening walk - I swear they were taunting him, just waiting to go bounding away as he bayed and tried to get out of his harness... Sounds like Gracie was a sweetheart!

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 06:13 PM (JwW4z)

186 Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 10:09 PM (Z9EHQ)

Maybe we might spend some time formulating a minimalist answer to abortion and contraception questions (many many excellent suggestions have appeared here at AoS) and program the approved response into every freaking R candidate for every office including dog-catcher.

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:13 PM (Cnqmv)

187 FWIW, I finally figured out the proper method of watching my Cowboys--Chips, dip, and a crying towel. Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 10:11 PM (SAMxH) Well, gee, irongrampa, alls ya had to do was ask me. Been a Braves fan my entire life....

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 06:13 PM (2rMmy)

188 Night all. I'm really tired for some reason. Love each other fellow babies and remember... Give life your best shot, no matter what they say Yeah we're all speedin' towards our judgement day It's not the dates son it's that small thin line Do you want it on your tombstone that you Almost Tried Nope I didn't write it. Don't have that gift. But if you click the music tab at my nic you'll find it. Really do think a number of ya would like it.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at November 07, 2012 06:15 PM (/tk/V)

189 You will do nothing until you deal with the MFM and the schools. We are too far down the road, unless you got 20 trillion hiding somewhere you didn't tell us about, or some hidden educational and media network not run by the left. It ain't over, but we're in a pretty fucking deep pit and we have a lot of work to do. Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 10:11 PM (bxiXv) The difference between it is over and we are up to our eyes in crap is pretty close to infinte. I am absolutely in agreement that we are way behind in the game, however, it is either come up with a plan for winning or let the cocksuckers have the place. I am not sure about you but I do not see anywhere else to go. All the land is taken it really is here or nowhere.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 06:15 PM (Z9EHQ)

190 Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 10:11 PM (2rMmy)

Even the feistiest among us will not recognize this country in 10 to 20 years.

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:16 PM (Cnqmv)

191

Chicago politician runs for re-election.

Vote count seems peculiar.

Any corelation ?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Posted by: seamrog at November 07, 2012 06:16 PM (1k4aa)

192 G'nite teej... thanks for the beagle stories!

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 06:16 PM (JwW4z)

193 49 perfect out of 50 turns, avg error 2 miles, 538 secs.

I have to admit, placing Nebraska second on a blank map was a little hard.

And yeah, I yelled at Delaware for Joe Biden.

48 of 50, avg error 3 miles, 478 seconds.

Nebraska I was off by 30 or 40 miles. Bit more for North Dakota.

I glared at a few swing states.

Posted by: fluffy at November 07, 2012 06:17 PM (z9HTb)

194 The Fat Backstabber feeling the backlash ...

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie: Not my fault that Mitt Romney lost!

http://tinyurl.com/cv5xx5o

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 06:17 PM (wwsoB)

195 I am all beat to shit from the last 24 hours. Even the proggy-libtards at my office offered their sympathies (yes, the same ones who voted for higher taxes, fuck me running). I truly, honestly believed that we were going to be rid of the POS and his criminal minions. This is very hard. How you guys all holdin' up?

Posted by: Peaches at November 07, 2012 06:17 PM (kpCLl)

196 Appropriate answer to contraception and abortion questions: "It's the economy, stupid." I didn't write that, I stole it

but it fits this just-past election.

Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at November 07, 2012 06:17 PM (+iYoq)

197 Posted by: seamrog at November 07, 2012 10:16 PM (1k4aa)

As long as the D count exceeds the R count by 2%, obviously all is right in the world!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:18 PM (Cnqmv)

198 Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 10:12 PM (wwsoB) I cannot wait til all the charitable solicitations come in from Lib charities at Xmas. I will send them all back in their postage free envelopes with a letter instructing them to ask Obama for help. I may add something to make the envelope extra heavy. I did that many, many times to the Susan G Kromer Foundation, once I found out they funded PP. Told 'em I'd start sending them money again and participating in their runs once more when they quit offsetting the price of abortions.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 06:19 PM (2rMmy)

199 Posted by: Peaches at November 07, 2012 10:17 PM (kpCLl)

For some reason black dogs have surrounded my house and are baying at the moon. Other than that, all is well. After all, we will have another shot at ousting Obama in 2016!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:20 PM (Cnqmv)

200 Even the feistiest among us will not recognize this country in 10 to 20 years. Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 10:16 PM (Cnqmv) I apologize in advance in the event I offend your sensibilities. How many hours did you spend knocking on doors, making calls? Did you forego anything to give to the Romney campaign? My contribution was nowhere near sufficient - next election I will work at least as many hours for the campaign as I do for my livelihood. I have been screwing around, relatively speaking, and will not do so anymore.

Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 06:20 PM (Z9EHQ)

201 Even the feistiest among us will not recognize this country in 10 to 20 years. Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 10:16 PM (Cnqmv) Oh, I agree. I frankly think it is too late, I just refuse to go down crying about it. And I do believe something could happen to open people's eyes, though I think you're right that the MSM is by far the biggest enemy here. I believe in karma, though, and she's a nasty bitch.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 06:22 PM (2rMmy)

202 Holy cow! Parker and Stone are friggin fast!

Tonight's episode has been about Cartman hiding ballots so Obama could win, therefore ingratiating himself to Mickey Mouse and demanding a role as Luke Skywalker's son in the next Star Wars movie.

I still can't figure out what the Chinese have to do with it.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 06:24 PM (piMMO)

203 Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 10:20 PM (Z9EHQ)

Mea culpa!
I do plead some personal circumstances; however, I think your question is one all of us should ask ourselves and I will find some way to be much more politically active (if I survive to 2016)!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:24 PM (Cnqmv)

204

The difference between it is over and we are up to our eyes in crap is pretty close to infinte. I am absolutely in agreement that we are way behind in the game, however, it is either come up with a plan for winning or let the cocksuckers have the place.

I am not sure about you but I do not see anywhere else to go. All the land is taken it really is here or nowhere.

=====

I can't see how we win politically anymore, last chance ended at about 11PM last night and probaly way before that.

Posted by: Scratch One Republic at November 07, 2012 06:24 PM (9ghZ6)

205 Oh great. Our strategy moving forward is to dumb down the conservative message in order to attract the kids.

Fail.

The only way the people we need to reach are going to defect is if they experience the pain. Bring it on.

Posted by: hannitys_hybrid at November 07, 2012 06:24 PM (MmH0Z)

206 Peaches!!!!!!!!!!! {{{{HUG}}}} I was mentally prepared, because I figured it would end this way. Started getting the same feeling in my stomach that I had when ObamaCare went to SCOTUS, but it still hurts. How are teh kitties?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 06:24 PM (2rMmy)

207 200 I am all beat to shit from the last 24 hours. Even the proggy-libtards at my office offered their sympathies (yes, the same ones who voted for higher taxes, fuck me running). I truly, honestly believed that we were going to be rid of the POS and his criminal minions. This is very hard. How you guys all holdin' up?
Posted by: Peaches at November 07, 2012 10:17 PM

I knew that Californians would vote for that POS 30 if they wrapped it up in "school funding". No matter how many times they blow the previous funding propositions for school funding, the voters always approve taxes for "the chilllldrennn"

Last productive citizen out of California, please turn out the lights. Carbon credits and global warming you know

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 06:25 PM (wwsoB)

208 The difference between it is over and we are up to our eyes in crap is pretty close to infinte. I am absolutely in agreement that we are way behind in the game, however, it is either come up with a plan for winning or let the cocksuckers have the place. I am not sure about you but I do not see anywhere else to go. All the land is taken it really is here or nowhere. Posted by: yankeefifth at November 07, 2012 10:15 PM (Z9EHQ)

I suggest we finish breaking it, really break it so bad it doesn't work anymore (the way Cuba and North Korea keep if not working, limping miserably along). Then we start over and yeah I don't know whether the prog's vision or ours would prevail. Do you see any real reforms happening in Greece or Spain? I see OWS analogues protesting that their freebies might get cut. And then there's the aforementioned Cuba & North Korea. But If you have anything constructive to contribute, I'll happily consider it.

Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at November 07, 2012 06:27 PM (+iYoq)

209 Fat Ass told reporters that today's storm would deal setbacks in the efforts to restore power, and he doesn't deal with setbacks well. Welcome to the Party, Pal

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 06:28 PM (wwsoB)

210 207 Holy cow! Parker and Stone are friggin fast!

Tonight's episode has been about Cartman hiding ballots so Obama could win, therefore ingratiating himself to Mickey Mouse and demanding a role as Luke Skywalker's son in the next Star Wars movie.

I still can't figure out what the Chinese have to do with it.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 10:24 PM (piMMO)

I'm recording it later - glad you brought it up or I'd have forgotten. Did you see the one they did right after the 2008 election? Had McCain and Obama in cahoots as jewel thieves - it was hysterical!

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 06:28 PM (JwW4z)

211
One of the things that particularly pisses me is that the ones who had nothing to do with this travesty are going to suffer the effects of the administration's nefarious actions. Be nice if they (we) could somehow be insulated from the worst of it.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 06:28 PM (SAMxH)

212 Like ripping off a bandaid. Get it over with and let's not start lining up 2016 like it's still 1980 please...

Posted by: hannitys_hybrid at November 07, 2012 06:29 PM (MmH0Z)

213 My attitude today was "if we do nothing, we are right and truly fucked". We should "Cloward-Piven" and "Alinsky" the shit out of the left. Break their systems and their programs and the make the failures their fault. If you haven't already, you should "Go Galt" with your income tax withholding. File a new federal and state W4 TOMORROW maxing out your dependants so as little as possible is withheld from your pay (starve the beast). It's far better in the long run to have to write a $100 check to the IRS on 15APR than it is to get a big refund; why loan your money interest free to the government for a year so that they can buy the Pill for Sandra Fluke?

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 06:29 PM (JMmQ9)

214 So is there really no way to beat this machine now? How do I ever reach out to people and explain conservatism if 99% of people my age know since kindergarten that I'm racist, hate women, want to go to war with everyone, rape women then force them to have my babies, all before I even say a word to them??

I'm starting to question if conservatism, or even anything basically American, is gone now. This generation just isn't interested, they want failure and destruction.

Posted by: BuckNaked at November 07, 2012 06:29 PM (dlfef)

215 Hey .. ish it shtill happy hour in this dump?

yeh? fuck you too ash holes

I gotta throw up

Posted by: Diane (hic) Sawyer at November 07, 2012 06:30 PM (wwsoB)

216 I believe in karma, though, and she's a nasty bitch.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 10:22 PM (2rMmy)

I think we will see both a national event (energy development incompetence) and global event or two (nuclear Iran and Syrian collapse) before 2017 that will make many wish they had a chance to redo their votes!

My problem is that karma is ofttimes not specific enough!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:30 PM (Cnqmv)

217 Alton Jackson at #218: Cloward-Piven and Alinsky, exactly. Only break it for realz, so bad it can't be patched together so the progs or the rinos can't "kick the can down the road."

Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at November 07, 2012 06:31 PM (+iYoq)

218 If I maxed out my "dependents" (I tihnk you meant withholding allowances) on my W4 I'd owe Uncle a lot more than $100 Apr 15. No thanks.

Any other ideas?

Posted by: hannitys_hybrid at November 07, 2012 06:32 PM (MmH0Z)

219 It's far better in the long run to have to write a $100 check to the IRS How do you do it so you don't end up writing any bigger check than that? Is there a formula of some sort?? I always wanted to do it, but I'm afraid I'll end up owing way too much.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 06:32 PM (2rMmy)

220

Most of our ancestors came here to get away from bullshit in their former countries.

The rebel gene still exists, but it has lain dormant for some time.

It's still there, just gotta sharpen it when our so called government starts all the old bullshit again.

They have no idea what they've started.

Don't mess with my freedom.

Posted by: seamrog at November 07, 2012 06:32 PM (1k4aa)

221

Fat Ass told reporters that today's storm would deal setbacks in the efforts to restore power, and he doesn't deal with setbacks well. Welcome to the Party, Pal

======

If I were stuck up there in a nor'easter and no power, I'd hollow out Christie's carcass for shelter for me and 50 of my friends.

Posted by: Scratch One Republic at November 07, 2012 06:33 PM (9ghZ6)

222 Go Galt, and speaking of using the prog's tactics against them, let's monkey wrench them too.

Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at November 07, 2012 06:33 PM (+iYoq)

223 Posted by: hannitys_hybrid at November 07, 2012 10:32 PM (MmH0Z)

IIRC, "claiming excessive dependents " is an IRS audit trigger unless you are on welfare or an illegal alien!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:34 PM (Cnqmv)

224 So is there really no way to beat this machine now? How do I ever reach out to people and explain conservatism if 99% of people my age know since kindergarten that I'm racist, hate women, want to go to war with everyone, rape women then force them to have my babies, all before I even say a word to them?? My thoughts exactly. I do think once all the old hippies die off, things might shift a bit, but that could take decades.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 06:35 PM (2rMmy)

225 @223 thx. I not only used the wrong word, but I spelt it wrong. Right, withholding allowances. And by "max out", I mean within reason for your personal tax situation. You can actually run afoul of the IRS if you claim too many exemptions, so you have to do the maths in advance.

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 06:37 PM (JMmQ9)

226
I'd suggest anyone with a 401k get with your financial planner and see about getting it out of sight and safe. Gov't is gonna need more revenue this next 4, and there is a butt load of money in those venues. Ripe for the taking, you might say.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 06:37 PM (SAMxH)

227 I'm a little disappointed in this storm tonight. Not much to fap to

Hey, maybe Diane wants to dance this time, she looks like she's having a good time

Posted by: Chris Matthews at November 07, 2012 06:38 PM (wwsoB)

228 @ 229

"So is there really no way to beat this machine now?"

It's math. The machine will self-destruct on this path, so our mission is to hasten that. Given yesterday's result, this approach is the best use of our resources.

Posted by: hannitys_hybrid at November 07, 2012 06:38 PM (MmH0Z)

229

Alton-

I told the wife the same thing about changing withholding, last night. And, if we all withheld the mortgage payments too - could they foreclose on "all of us", at the same time?

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 06:38 PM (mkb9H)

230 I do think once all the old hippies die off, things might shift a bit, but that could take decades.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 10:35 PM (2rMmy)

Most of the under 30 crowd is totally indoctrinated and have little to no critical thinking skills. They've been brainwashed since kindergarten

Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2012 06:38 PM (EmQa+)

231 Tammy, there used to be some pretty good sites on the inter-web net-tubes for making the calculations, lemme see if I can dig one up

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 06:39 PM (JMmQ9)

232 Oh meo, oh myo, screw you Ohio....and Florida. Virginia while you're at it. It kills me when I see people saying maybe it is time to "rethink" or "go soft" on abortion and illegal immigration. Neither of those were even really talking points in this election. This wasn't 2004. Further, softer? Softer?! Than Mitt Romney? The guy barely mentioned abortion. Other than to pick a Catholic running mate. And, defend from all the vile Sandra Fluke/War on Women/Vote with your lady parts nonsense. And, to defend the religious liberties that Obamacare will take a dump on. But, he wasn't nutty or ideological about it. Illegal immigration is equally mystifying. It was hardly brought up at all, with exception to Romney calling Obama out on it a little in the debates. My response to this: there are already too many illegals here that we have to foot the bills for. And, there aren't even enough jobs for the legal Americans in this country. How are we supposed to be able to absorb MORE into this country? Maybe if there were fewer of them here to begin with, there would be enough jobs for actual Americans? Abortion and illegal immigration are not the answer. I wish I knew what was, though.

Posted by: Tickled Pink at November 07, 2012 06:40 PM (uCR70)

233 I'm recording it later - glad you brought it up or I'd have forgotten. Did you see the one they did right after the 2008 election? Had McCain and Obama in cahoots as jewel thieves - it was hysterical!

****

Yes!

I posted the vid of the Obama supporters dancing in the streets this past Monday night.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 06:40 PM (piMMO)

234 Does anyone know, where the love of BO goes, when the winds of November come early?

Posted by: Chris Matthews at November 07, 2012 06:40 PM (wwsoB)

235 224 It's far better in the long run to have to write a $100 check to the IRS

How do you do it so you don't end up writing any bigger check than that? Is there a formula of some sort?? I always wanted to do it, but I'm afraid I'll end up owing way too much.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 10:32 PM (2rMmy)

Here's a link that might help a little bit (although it IS from the government, so be forewarned...):

http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/IRS-Withholding-Calculator

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 06:41 PM (JwW4z)

236 239 Does anyone know, where the love of BO goes, when the winds of November come early?

Posted by: Chris Christie at November 07, 2012 06:41 PM (wwsoB)

237 In my opinion any "starve the beast" approach would need to be massive and coordinated. Problem is, uncle has the game rigged. He's not dumb.

Posted by: hannitys_hybrid at November 07, 2012 06:42 PM (MmH0Z)

238 You don't pay MORE tax if you are a 'registered' member of a church in Germany. It's just that if you are officially a Cath or Prot or Jooooooo, some of the tax you pay goes to them.

If you're a pagan or just very confused, that slice of your taxes goes to a general fund, which is distributed to groups in each Land ( state ) by the state govt. Being non-religious does not reduce your taxes

Posted by: Ben in Benghazi at November 07, 2012 06:43 PM (Dll6b)

239 um, yeah....my new plan for "going to bed when today's ration of Val-U-Rite is gone"? That plan has been suspended until further notice. BRB, gotta run downstairs and tap into Thursday

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 06:43 PM (JMmQ9)

240 Ripe for the taking, you might say.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 10:37 PM (SAMxH)

Interesting that Obamacare provides for thousands of new IRS agents but few doctors, and Obamacare requires you to provide the IRS with all your banking information (all your 401k are belong to us). They kill you via the IPAB, then screw your heirs via the estate tax (because they have better information about your funds than you do).

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:45 PM (Cnqmv)

241 I got an e-mail from a buddy this AM that said: "In a couple of years, a gallon of gas will cost 20 shells/cartridges". He did not mean it as a joke!

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 06:45 PM (mkb9H)

242 If you're a pagan or just very confused, that slice of your taxes goes to a general fund, which is distributed to groups in each Land ( state ) by the state govt. Being non-religious does not reduce your taxes

Posted by: Ben in Benghazi at November 07, 2012 10:43 PM (Dll6b)

That is just ridiculous. Government funding equals government control.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 06:46 PM (NzBQO)

243 Say, have we had a gun thread yet? I need to figure out if there's a way to get a gun in CA without paying through my damn nose (two grand for a beretta, I think, wtf?).

Is buying online any good?

Posted by: KG at November 07, 2012 06:46 PM (IPz9m)

244 Government funding equals government control.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 10:46 PM (NzBQO)

And your point is...?

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:46 PM (Cnqmv)

245 Tammy!!!! {{{{{xoxoxoxo}}}}}

What a fuckin' burn, huh? I just can't believe it. The dadster is trending towards his first conspiracy theory of his very long life. And, me? I think we have lost this country. We are not getting it back. Ever. The experiment has now run its course and we all just have to look out for ourselves. And nobody will secede and nobody will abandon the "low information, just vote to be like the other guy" and Eric should-be-in-shackles Holder will be our AG and, well, I just think we are fucked. And not in the good way.

Sorry to be a bummer.

Posted by: Peaches at November 07, 2012 06:48 PM (kpCLl)

246 Is buying online any good?

Posted by: KG at November 07, 2012 10:46 PM (IPz9m)

Do it fast before the UN Internet sales tax is Exec Ordered by Dear Leader!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:48 PM (Cnqmv)

247 @ 245

I remember reading about a proposal to legally confiscate 401's by some Dem lady, but unfortunately never saved it, it WAS talked about already, iirc.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 06:49 PM (SAMxH)

248 Posted by: Peaches at November 07, 2012 10:48 PM (kpCLl)

Peaches--look on the bright side, the Constitutional experiment ran almost 200 years before the domestic enemies subverted it, and you were alive to see the tail end of it.

Too bad our children and grandchildren won't even be taught about it in the re-education camps!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 06:51 PM (Cnqmv)

249
Already have a sufficiency of weapons. Just a matter of buying food for them now. No one is going to take them from me, either.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 06:52 PM (SAMxH)

250 I've been doing some writing, trying to get out every thing that i was thinking of after the disaster that was yesterday. I'm writing a series of posts, as Sun-Tzu might say, on understanding both us and the left; additionally, thoughts on where we must go from here, and such. But first: Aftermath - The Election Postmortom: When I was making predictions as to I mentioned that I felt being a bit of a Â“Pollyanna.Â” And was I ever! At least I have the solace that I was not alone. Most on the right were predicting a Romney victory and gains in the Senate. This failure was that we were looking at 2010 as the model, while what we got was 2008 as a model. The pollsters were right; those who complained about Â“skewed pollsÂ” were wrong. The problem, was that the Republicans were believing their own hype. Even Romney hadnÂ’t allegedly prepared a concession speech. The entire right built up their fictional success until it became one huge sounding chamber. What happened to the Republicans in 2012 is exactly what happened to the Democrats in 2004. The only question is: Will the Republicans rebound like the Democrats did in 2006 and 2008? The Republican loss can not be attributed to any particular group in the GOPÂ’s coalition. However, special mention can be noted of Akin in Missouri, and Mourdock in Indiana. There is a simple lesson that can be learned there: NEVER say anything in regards to, or connected with, RAPE as being even slightly positive. The Republicans have a lot to do, though many are wondering if weÂ’ve gone past the point of no return: Â“A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship. The average age of the worldÂ’s greatest civilizations has been 200 years.Â” ― Alexis de Tocqueville As for Nevada, I generally called it right. Being a bit more plugged in with what is going on here, and seeing/hearing things with my own senses, I avoided being a Pollyanna and was a bit more accurate. Obama did indeed win, though his margin was much larger (6Â½%) due to taking Washoe county. Yet again, Washoe has turned out to be a bellwether for Nevada. Obama won by about 66K votes, the majority of which is probably due to the 230% increase in voter registration the Democrats had built up between the June primary and the election. I was much more accurate in the Senate race, where Heller defeated Auton-American Shelley Berkley by a bit over 1%. He did this by racking up a huge margin in the rural counties, winning Washoe decisively, and keeping the BerkleyÂ’s numbers in Clark county to under 50%. THAT is how Republicans win Nevada. HellerÂ’s victory makes Nevada the ONLY state that elected a Republican to the U.S. Senate despite Obama winning the state. It should also be of note that the Independent American Party candidate and the Â“None of the AboveÂ” option garnered over 9% of the vote. Also contributing to HellerÂ’s victory is 16K voters who voted for Obama, but didnÂ’t vote in the Senate race. I also called the Congressional races, though HorsfordÂ’s lead in NV04 was a bit more than I expected. More: http://politicalhat.com/?p=506

Posted by: The Political Hat at November 07, 2012 06:52 PM (sZTYJ)

251 Most of the Euro countries have a 'state church' or a Concordat with the Vatican--both systems are supported by taxes

as a percentage of your tax there, though it's very small. Lots of Bang for your Euro

Posted by: Ben in Benghazi at November 07, 2012 06:52 PM (Dll6b)

252 248 Say, have we had a gun thread yet? I need to figure out if there's a way to get a gun in CA without paying through my damn nose (two grand for a beretta, I think, wtf?). WTF are you shopping for, high-grade goose guns? Is buying online any good? Posted by: KG at November 07, 2012 10:46 PM (IPz9m) Still has to go through a store, you have to make sure your store will do it and what they charge. Also it may be illegal here depending on what it is, because of jackass politicians.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 06:53 PM (bxiXv)

253 100% on the State game. Do I have to tell that I have worked with 3 special needs students the last five years... and we studied the states... over and over and over and over again? Oh, and last year I had 2 of the students working with that very program... but I had never actually worked the game myself. FYI - if you aren't careful, or your coordination isn't the greatest, it is possible to "lose" a state behind those you have already placed.

Posted by: Stormy at November 07, 2012 06:53 PM (1f2Z2)

254 About the church tax in Germany: If you don't pay the church tax, forget about having a burial, even though nowadays many cemetery leases are as short as 20 years!

Posted by: Katja at November 07, 2012 06:54 PM (/kGtp)

255

Posted by: moki at November 07, 2012 09:07 PM (wi/sM)

Moki! Missed you. Hope all is well, although someone else has probably asked that already since I just saw your comment.

Agreeed on th e despising feminism thing. It's turned too many women into exactly what modern feminists claim to be fighting.

Posted by: Polliwogette, teahada hobbbit who wants some R & R at November 07, 2012 06:54 PM (NYki8)

256 Christie says "Not My Fault"

I wonder who he picked THAT up from?

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 06:55 PM (wwsoB)

257 There's no need to rag on Chris "Krispy Kreme" Christie, just because he tore his mile-wide pants.

Posted by: Craig Poe at November 07, 2012 06:56 PM (BVkEs)

258 Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 10:51 PM (Cnqmv)

You are a dear, but I have to say, I don't see any bright side to this. All I see is doom and decline and our country being teh unions' bitch. It's bad. I can't see it any other way, although I would very much like to.

Posted by: Peaches at November 07, 2012 06:56 PM (kpCLl)

259 I remember reading about a proposal to legally confiscate 401's by some Dem lady, but unfortunately never saved it, it WAS talked about already, iirc. Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 10:49 PM (SAMxH) Sibelius is mentioned in internet rumor mills, Biden was officially credited with the idea in 2010, but it was really a Random Union Boss idea to shore up pensions.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 06:57 PM (bxiXv)

260 248 Say, have we had a gun thread yet? I need to figure out if there's a way to get a gun in CA without paying through my damn nose (two grand for a beretta, I think, wtf?).

Is buying online any good?

Posted by: KG at November 07, 2012 10:46 PM (IPz9m)

Best way to get a gun in CA is to move out of state first.

Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2012 06:57 PM (kaalw)

261

I do think once all the old hippies die off, things might shift a bit, but that could take decades.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 10:35 PM (2rMmy)

Most of the under 30 crowd is totally indoctrinated and have little to no critical thinking skills. They've been brainwashed since kindergarten

Posted by: TheQuietMan at November 07, 2012 10:38 PM

Yeah, plus it's worse than that. It's a regular production line. Every fucking year another wave rolls out of the factory and become voters. In 2012, there were at least 3 new batches of indoctrinated bolshies, hipsters and greenies unleashed to vote since 2008. It's insidious. The old people who may not be right/con, but are at least inclined to be so through life experience, are leaving the scene. Every year.

Factor in the MSM and commie cultural war, then those young progtards have far narrower odds of making the transition from young bombthrower, to older wiseguy. Prior to the fullly fledged soviet media, there was at least replacements for the departed old in sufficient numbers to balance things out, somewhat.

Posted by: otho at November 07, 2012 06:58 PM (yBF/9)

262 Obama did indeed win, though his margin was much larger (6Â½%) due to taking Washoe county. Yet again, Washoe has turned out to be a bellwether for Nevada. Obama won by about 66K votes, the majority of which is probably due to the 230% increase in voter registration the Democrats had built up between the June primary and the election.
Posted by: The Political Hat at November 07, 2012 10:52 PM

Wait till the refugees from Taxifornia move in to escape the consequences of Prop 30. You ain't seen nothing yet when it comes to Dem registration.

Then, the state with no income tax will vote to create one because the schools say they can't get by with what they confiscate from other tax means

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 07:00 PM (wwsoB)

263 There is a simple lesson that can be learned there: NEVER say anything in regards to, or connected with, RAPE as being even slightly positive. Posted by: The Political Hat at November 07, 2012 10:52 PM (sZTYJ) I am gonna have no fucking hair in a minute here. Nobody said anything positive about rape. SOme people said some dumb shit but the pro-rape thing was all a propaganda invention which people on both sides bought instantly and has now joined "selected not elected" and "No WMDs were found" in the Bullshit Official History book. If *everyone* just buys the official line instantly, no one unpopular may ever speak AT ALL EVER. Go ahead and criticize them for WHAT THEY SAID, not some hysterical invented version. Goddamnit people are so fucking stupid.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 07:02 PM (bxiXv)

264 hi all.
going to bed soon, just popping in briefly.
i hate my family, my sister is a mooch, my cousin is a Ron Paul nut who "worries" about ObamaCare and yet is "fine with voting for obama", what an ass, my mom is controlling

and my best friend just got laid off.

and, obama sucks.

and, I snapped off at a student today because I was in a crappy mood. that sucks.

urgh.

Posted by: chemjeff at November 07, 2012 07:02 PM (d/5qf)

265
WTF are you shopping for, high-grade goose guns?

Is buying online any good?
Posted by: KG at November 07, 2012 10:46 PM (IPz9m)

Still has to go through a store, you have to make sure your store will do it and what they charge.

Also it may be illegal here depending on what it is, because of jackass politicians.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 10:53 PM (bxiXv)

No, I was just browsing in a gun store with my Dad and noticed that they were selling handguns for well over a grand, and in some cases 2 grand...

Thanks for the info.

Posted by: KG at November 07, 2012 07:03 PM (IPz9m)

266
Someone, someday is going to explain to me logically and concisely just why I have to have a permit to exercise my Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Someday. I just KNOW it.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 07:03 PM (SAMxH)

267 Best way to get a gun in CA is to move out of state first.

Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2012 10:57 PM (kaalw)

Ha, I wish.

Posted by: KG at November 07, 2012 07:03 PM (IPz9m)

268 231
I'd suggest anyone with a 401k get with your financial planner and see about getting it out of sight and safe. Gov't is gonna need more revenue this next 4, and there is a butt load of money in those venues. Ripe for the taking, you might say.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 10:37 PM (SAMxH)

That's about 10 years away. They floated it a few years ago, and usually it takes about 20 years from floating the idea to implementing it. With the Dems needing to feed the pig, it probably will now drop to 12 years.

The new tax to watch for is the "imputed" income tax. This will be a way to pay off the singles who voted for the Dems. Since singles usually rent their living space, they have to keep paying market price for their housing, while those who own their homes pay a mortgage which is based on the market price of the home when they bought it. Joe Homeowner bought his house 10 years ago and pays $700 a month for his mortgage. Julia Apartmentdweller lives in an apartment and pays $1200 a month in rent. The IRS has decided that the "median fair market rent" in this town is $1200 a month. Because Joe Homeowner is paying $500 a month less than that, the IRS says this is income, and now Joe Homeowner now has an extra $6000 a year to declare as income.

This would be a nice FU to married people and a nice BJ for the singles.

Either that or we get a VAT.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 07:04 PM (Zd/NW)

269 oh and don't get me started about the one student in my class who is the stereotypical liberal.

she just couldn't help herself by declaring today "yeah I know it's not really 'news', but you know who I get all my news from? Jon Stewart! I just love him, he's so funny!" gawd I wanted to strangle her right there

Posted by: chemjeff at November 07, 2012 07:04 PM (d/5qf)

270 What would be the downside of the house just not giving in to anything TFG proposes? I am serious. if Boehner, et al just say no to everything TFG wants. Please can someone answer this - because really would it be worse than what is already happening? or is about to happen?

Posted by: osu at November 07, 2012 07:05 PM (xR46S)

271 osu, I think it means all the Bush tax cuts expire and all the sequestration occurs, all at once

Posted by: chemjeff at November 07, 2012 07:06 PM (d/5qf)

272 No, I was just browsing in a gun store with my Dad and noticed that they were selling handguns for well over a grand, and in some cases 2 grand...Thanks for the info. Posted by: KG at November 07, 2012 11:03 PM (IPz9m) There's a lot of custom stuff on the market, or special grade stuff that goes up high, especially 1911s. Some HKs are that expensive from the factory. Your typical Beretta 92 or Cougar or Glock or Sig is $500-700. A few guns can be below $500, like Rugers, but not usually much lower. Rock River Arms makes cheap 1911s, but they have cast frames. That's fine with normal ammo, but you can't convert them to Super Duper High Power stuff like the .460 Rowland. Prices are not that much different in CA, but some stores are just very expensive. Shop around.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 07:07 PM (bxiXv)

273 276 - so? razor slice to the wrist fast or slow?

Posted by: osu at November 07, 2012 07:07 PM (xR46S)

274

Ok, so I'm getting a bad feeling that I'm finally going to have to close my restaurant pretty damn soon, so I'm thinking of Plan B, C, D, etc.

It's in FL, and the housing market is total shit still, but I'm thinking of getting a real estate sales license to try and do something on the side until I can figure something else out. This is a complete wild hair idea I've only just now cooked up and I have no real knowledge of the industry in general or locally. Anybody got any feedback?

Posted by: Burn the Witch at November 07, 2012 07:08 PM (uD2fR)

275 gawd I wanted to strangle her right there Posted by: chemjeff at November 07, 2012 11:04 PM (d/5qf) Self control. Self control. Aww, screw it, it's worth it.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 07:08 PM (bxiXv)

276 man I am just too pissed off.
going to bed, if I can.
good night all.

Posted by: chemjeff at November 07, 2012 07:09 PM (d/5qf)

277 We had an NCRef and now we have an NCKate? Whyinnahell can't I get any of you people to agree to show up to a moron meet-up?

Evening roonz and roonettez! Who's still here?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:09 PM (yh0zB)

278 276 osu, I think it means all the Bush tax cuts expire and all the sequestration occurs, all at once

Posted by: chemjeff at November 07, 2012 11:06 PM (d/5qf)

I've got an even better idea. Don't raise the debt limit. At. All.

Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2012 07:09 PM (kaalw)

279 281 - good night chemjeff and congrats on the weight loss. I saw you post that earlier. thanks for answering my post.

Posted by: osu at November 07, 2012 07:10 PM (xR46S)

280 281 man I am just too pissed off. Posted by: chemjeff at November 07, 2012 11:09 PM (d/5qf) Word.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 07:11 PM (bxiXv)

281 Someone, someday is going to explain to me logically and concisely just why I have to have a permit to exercise my Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

Someday. I just KNOW it.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 11:03 PM (SAMxH)

Because we agreed to "reasonable" restrictions on a constitutionally protected right. Or in other words, we chose security over liberty, lost both and deserve neither. Or rather, had it chosen for us. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:12 PM (yh0zB)

282 Ahoy-hoy.

Posted by: otho at November 07, 2012 07:12 PM (yBF/9)

283 Man On Street: "Obama helped me lose weight! Ask me how!" Reporter: "How did Obama help you lose weight?" Man On Street: "Fucker took a wrecking ball to the economy and I can't afford to buy food. Aren't you glad you asked, bitch?" Nah, I'm not bitter about presstitutes.

Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 07:14 PM (bxiXv)

284 So who is still here?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:15 PM (yh0zB)

285 Hey GGE! I'm still here, just quiet. How goes it?

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 07:16 PM (2rMmy)

286 Okay, I'm preachin' to the choir with than Ben Ghazi thing now.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at November 07, 2012 07:16 PM (bxiXv)

287 Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 11:02 PM Mr.Ghazi: I've noticed that your fore sail has a particularly ascetically pleasing cut, and I would like to inquire as to a subscription to your newsletter

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 07:17 PM (JMmQ9)

288

I here. But, not all there.

Posted by: otho at November 07, 2012 07:17 PM (yBF/9)

289 I have no real knowledge of the industry in general or locally. Anybody got any feedback?

Posted by: Burn the Witch at November 07, 2012 11:08 PM (uD2fR)

I've been devoloping real estate for 40 years. My daughter acutally just bought a house in FL. It was her first house and I helped her through it. The market there is pretty hot where she is which is Ft. Lauderdale.

Posted by: robtr at November 07, 2012 07:17 PM (rTgOf)

290
Hiya GGE. No. "we" might have agreed such, but I goddamn sure didn't. I tend sometimes not to pay too much attention to things like that. Bogus bullshit from the getgo.

Posted by: irongrampa at November 07, 2012 07:19 PM (SAMxH)

291 283 276
I've got an even better idea. Don't raise the debt limit. At. All.

Posted by: cthulhu at November 07, 2012 11:09 PM (kaalw)

Now THAT is an excellent idea...

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 07:23 PM (JwW4z)

292 I have no real knowledge of the industry in general or locally. Anybody got any feedback?Posted by: Burn the Witch at November 07, 2012 11:08 PM (uD2fR) I have no knowledge about anything, but learning new skills is always a good thing. I'd think real estate is something that would travel well, too, though of course I know the laws and rules vary state to state, but I bet there's still plenty of common ground.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 07:24 PM (2rMmy)

293

Remember that guy running for congress who made the video of lecturing his donkey's on the perils of socialism?

He won. He's my new Republican congressman and I live in Austin, Tx.

Congressman Williams (R-Austin).

Posted by: Invictus at November 07, 2012 07:24 PM (OQpzc)

294 OK. So today I priced out a nice 10 acre parcel well off the highway in Southcentral AK, with river access, nice downslope for septic and electricity from the highway. Right now run me about 35K, and owner-financed, so no banks. Quite doable in my opinion. Guess I know where to go Galt when the time comes.

Posted by: tcn at November 07, 2012 07:24 PM (VLG62)

295 Mr.Ghazi: I've noticed that your fore sail has a particularly ascetically pleasing cut, and I would like to inquire as to a subscription to your newsletter Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 11:17 PM (JMmQ9) You say that now, wait until you find out I'm a huge Boxxy fan. http://preview.tinyurl.com/bxr7s4x

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at November 07, 2012 07:24 PM (bxiXv)

296 I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that the professor of my Latin class at the local community college was excited that Democrats now have supermajorities in both houses of the California state legislature.

I am so boned.

Posted by: Anachronda, looking on the bright side of life at November 07, 2012 07:24 PM (1c58W)

297

Through my hurt, frustration, & denial, I am proud to at least say that in NC, we got it right. R/R won our state, we elected Pat McCrory, a Rep. Governor (we haven't had a Republican Gov. for 20 yrs.), and we kept our State House & Senate R. as well.

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 07:26 PM (mkb9H)

298 Always look on the bright side of death....do do, do do, do do do do do do....

Posted by: tcn at November 07, 2012 07:26 PM (VLG62)

299 Yeah, California is about to start making a list of people for the camps. I fought hard for this fucking state. I really did. For a long time. So many people ran away.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at November 07, 2012 07:28 PM (bxiXv)

300 Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 11:26 PM (mkb9H) And see, that's what amazes me. The place is crawling with Libtards now, yet y'all managed to stay clean.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 07:28 PM (2rMmy)

301 I'm sure the joke was good, Merovign, but the link was not and who (or what) is this "Boxxy" of which you speak?

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 07:29 PM (JMmQ9)

302 I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that the professor of my Latin class at the local community college was excited that Democrats now have supermajorities in both houses of the California state legislature.

I am so boned.

Posted by: Anachronda, looking on the bright side of life at November 07, 2012 11:24 PM (1c58W)

Yeah we are screwed, we got redistricted into oblivion. We still have the death penalty, not that we are actually going to execute anyone.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 07:30 PM (NzBQO)

303 and who (or what) is this "Boxxy" of which you speak? Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 11:29 PM (JMmQ9) Okay, odd, link works for me. Boxxy is a twitchy odd but very pretty girl who became famous as a meme because of YouTube videos she put up of herself being twitchy and odd. http://youtu.be/Yavx9yxTrsw The other link was just someone's desktop of her as a Starcraft Medic.

Posted by: Merovign, Dark Lord of the Sith at November 07, 2012 07:33 PM (bxiXv)

304 There is a simple lesson that can be learned there: NEVER say anything in regards to, or connected with, RAPE as being even slightly positive. Posted by: The Political Hat at November 07, 2012 10:52 PM (sZTYJ) I am gonna have no fucking hair in a minute here. Nobody said anything positive about rape. SOme people said some dumb shit but the pro-rape thing was all a propaganda invention which people on both sides bought instantly and has now joined "selected not elected" and "No WMDs were found" in the Bullshit Official History book. If *everyone* just buys the official line instantly, no one unpopular may ever speak AT ALL EVER. Go ahead and criticize them for WHAT THEY SAID, not some hysterical invented version. Goddamnit people are so fucking stupid. Posted by: Ben Ghazi at November 07, 2012 11:02 PM (bxiXv) The problem is that people hear what the Dem media feeds them. When Mourdock was talking about rape, he finished up by saying that maybe a pregnancy resulting from it was God's will. Trying to talk about anything so vile and evil as rape as somehow involving "God's will" is STUPID... no matter how out of context it was our distant it was related to the rape itself. Just DON'T say ANYTHING positive when talking about RAPE. We lost two seats that ought to have been ours easy because of this.

Posted by: The Political Hat at November 07, 2012 07:34 PM (sZTYJ)

305 ahh, the 11:30 (Eastern) lag...local "news" just signed off, five minutes 'til Leno or whatever....

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 07:34 PM (JMmQ9)

306 Why can't I have ampersands here? I may never learn. I likes me some ampersands. Call me a rebel...

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 07:34 PM (mkb9H)

307 Cheers was basically Taxi in a bar.

Posted by: Parking Lot Bozo at November 07, 2012 07:35 PM (DC1tz)

308
Yeah we are screwed, we got redistricted into oblivion. We still have the death penalty, not that we are actually going to execute anyone.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 11:30 PM (NzBQO)

The death penalty will come back into use for "political crimes" in the near future.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 07:35 PM (Zd/NW)

309 &

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 07:35 PM (JMmQ9)

310 Sounds familiar, doesn't it?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 11:12 PM (yh0zB)

But it sounded so reasonable at the time, and besides, it was for the chirrens!

Posted by: Hrothgar at November 07, 2012 07:35 PM (Cnqmv)

311 312 Cheers was basically Taxi in a bar.

Posted by: Parking Lot Bozo at November 07, 2012 11:35 PM (DC1tz)

But not as funny as Taxi. Nor as cool.

Posted by: tcn at November 07, 2012 07:36 PM (VLG62)

312

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 11:35 PM (JMmQ9)

I hate you!

Posted by: Hrothgar wants the ampersands freed! at November 07, 2012 07:37 PM (Cnqmv)

313 Wow, just saw an ad for "Assassin's Creed" video game talking about living free or as slaves. I'm guessing the choomheads that are buying that shit think gubmint run everything is a-ok as long as the gubmint doesn't harsh on the chronic.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 07:38 PM (Zd/NW)

314 "In a couple of years, a gallon of gas will cost 20 shells/cartridges". He did not mean it as a joke!

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 10:45 PM (mkb9H)

What caliber? I have 7.62x54R out the ass but I'm a bit short on 6.5x50 Japanese.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:38 PM (yh0zB)

315 Why can't I have ampersands here?I may never learn.I likes me some ampersands. Call me a rebel... Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 11:34 PM &It's like a different dimension, here&

Posted by: AltonJackson at November 07, 2012 07:39 PM (JMmQ9)

316 But not as funny as Taxi. Nor as cool. Posted by: tcn at November 07, 2012 11:36 PM (VLG62) --Well, the Cheers/Wings/Frazier franchise lasted over two decades. I still quote the hell out of Cheers, but nothing from Taxi sticks to me.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 07:39 PM (jKE+Z)

317 The death penalty will come back into use for "political crimes" in the near future.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 11:35 PM (Zd/NW)

Probably, hate crimes, thought crimes, the sort. I have already read somewhere today that libs are scared in the state that republicans will turn to violence, they are really beyond stupid.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 07:41 PM (NzBQO)

318 298
Remember that guy running for congress who made the video of lecturing his donkey's on the perils of socialism?

He won. He's my new Republican congressman and I live in Austin, Tx.

Congressman Williams (R-Austin).

Posted by: Invictus at November 07, 2012 11:24 PM (OQpzc)

Yay! I loved that ad... And for about a week or so, I was in that congressional district (or Williams would have been running in mine - or something like that), until the courts stepped in and redid them for the tenth or twentieth time. At least the district I'm in now makes some geographic sense. For decades ,y part of Ft. Worth was in a district that extended south to College Station.

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 07:43 PM (JwW4z)

319 Sorry Tammy, out viewing the thread. All is as well here as can be expected, given the circumstances.

I am proud to at least say that in NC, we got it right. R/R won
our state, we elected Pat McCrory, a Rep. Governor (we haven't had a Republican
Gov. for 20 yrs.), and we kept our State House Senate R. as well.

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 11:26 PM (mkb9H)

Another NC moron? Where the fuck are you people when I start talking about meet-ups???

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:43 PM (yh0zB)

320

I am so looking forward to the LA porn industry relocating to Ventura County.

I have a couple rooms to rent out , going to need the cash when my job goes away.

Posted by: GT 5.0 at November 07, 2012 07:46 PM (wb/qi)

321 irongrandpa I didn't agree to them either, but the decisions started around 1934 or so when "we" agreed to give up automatic weapons so the gangsters couldn't have them. Should have learned then, the gangsters kept theirs and "we" gave "ours" up and "we" were so amazed it didn't work...

Might be funny if it wasn't so f'n tragic.

Hopefully with our new guv'ner and our solidly R state house and senate we can get parking lot and restaurant carry passed this legislative session...just in time for the usg to confiscate weapons anyway (not that I have any...that anyone knows of...)

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:47 PM (yh0zB)

322 I am so looking forward to the LA porn industry relocating to Ventura County.
I have a couple rooms to rent out, going to need the cash when my job goes away.

Posted by: GT 5.0 at November 07, 2012 11:46 PM (wb/qi)

If it's in Oxnard no dice.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 07:48 PM (NzBQO)

323 283 I've got an even better idea. Don't raise the debt limit. At. All. ---------- Like that'll stop 'em.

Posted by: Anachronda at November 07, 2012 07:49 PM (6d5GW)

324 If we really want to take the country back, in my opinion, the most important thing to do is to go after the main stream media. That should be number one on the priority list.

It doesn't matter if we change our messaging or our political positions on certain things to appeal to broader bases if NO ONE that needs to hear it will, in fact, hear it.

Posted by: TLGM at November 07, 2012 07:49 PM (appbn)

325 For decades ,y part of Ft. Worth... Oops - MY part of Ft. Worth... my fingers are not doing well at typing...

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 11:43 PM (JwW4z)

And just to check another edit feature - is this a ~~strikethrough~~?

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 07:50 PM (JwW4z)

326

I don't know if now is the time or place, but --

in addition to the Modern Family that made me literally LOL earlier tonite (the Luke Dunphy character [10ish], is in hospital for an allerging reaction to soy, and the Lily Tucker-Pritchet character [5ish] asks about the IV apparatus: "What's this?" To which he replies: "I don't know, but thanks to Obama you'll be paying for it!". On ABC!?!)

-- I really, really, like Duck Dynasty! A Monroe, LA boy can survive!

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 07:51 PM (mkb9H)

327 A Monroe, LA boy can survive!

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 11:51 PM (mkb9H)

So what the fuck dude, are you in NC or LA? Yer confuzzling me (and it happens so easily)

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:53 PM (yh0zB)

328 301 I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that the professor of my Latin class at the local community college was excited that Democrats now have supermajorities in both houses of the California state legislature.

I am so boned.

Posted by: Anachronda, looking on the bright side of life at November 07, 2012 11:24 PM

With a supermajority, they can vote tax hikes up the wazoo. Get ready to bend over some more, I'm sure that their dream of repealing Prop 13 will come true soon, they've been blaming that for their budget deficits for 35 years

The rest of us shouldn't care, but California keeps exporting lefties who want lots of spending for schools and lots of free shit to healthier states

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 07:53 PM (wwsoB)

329 And just to check another edit feature - is this a ~~strikethrough~~?

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 11:50 PM (JwW4z)

Looks like you've got it!

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:54 PM (yh0zB)

330 OK, I'm out for the night. Remember, Morons hunt hoboes, and Morlocks eat Eloi. Bon appatit!

Posted by: The inexplicable Dr. Julius Strangepork at November 07, 2012 07:54 PM (+iYoq)

331 Love Luke Dunphy! "Looks like Mom and Dad were wrestling, I think Dad was winning!"

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 07:54 PM (NzBQO)

332 The rest of us shouldn't care, but California keeps exporting lefties who want lots of spending for schools and lots of free shit to healthier states

Posted by: kbdabear at November 07, 2012 11:53 PM (wwsoB)

doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results? The hell you say!

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:55 PM (yh0zB)

333 Okay, so when are the next hearings on Benghazi? No, this ain't over.

Posted by: Craig Poe at November 07, 2012 07:55 PM (BVkEs)

334 From the "happy" thread above...

Ace: I'm going to tell you right now, "Fake Trolls" are no longer permitted.

I will be banning fake trolls along with the real ones.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 07:55 PM (piMMO)

335 A Monroe, LA boy can survive! Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 11:51 PM (mkb9H) How you doin', cher? (Probably ought not to say coonass among the uninitiated...)

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 07:56 PM (2rMmy)

336 Posted by: GT 5.0 at November 07, 2012 11:46 PM (wb/qi)

Have I told you how much I like your nic?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:56 PM (yh0zB)

337 Ace: I'm going to tell you right now, "Fake Trolls" are no longer permitted.

I will be banning fake trolls along with the real ones.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at November 07, 2012 11:55 PM (piMMO)

That's not very happy. It made me happy when trolls were targeted! What will the trollbuster do now?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 07:58 PM (yh0zB)

338
Another NC moron? Where the fuck are you people when I start talking about meet-ups???

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 11:43 PM (yh0zB)

I'm "semi-new" here, like as of last Friday night. Got here from a link via Lib. News Network re: Bloomie and the marathon, where Eric said something like "Ace rulz the interwebz (oh yeah and kittehs)". I never heard anything about a meet-up 'til tonite. I'm game.

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 07:58 PM (mkb9H)

339 334 And just to check another edit feature - is this a strikethrough?

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 11:50 PM (JwW4z)

Looks like you've got it!

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 11:54 PM (yh0zB)

Thanks, GCE - using the editing toolbar doesn't work with Firefox (at least for me), so I use the brackets thingees, but I wanted to make sure I was using the right ones... At least I can now italicize and strikethrough (and probably boldface too...)

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 07:59 PM (JwW4z)

340 Okay, so when are the next hearings on Benghazi? No, this ain't over.

Posted by: Craig Poe at November 07, 2012 11:55 PM (BVkEs)

Thank G*d we still have Issa's investigation, weak tea that it is. It will be interesting to watch these corrupt D officials stonewall until after the next election.

Posted by: Hrothgar wants the ampersands freed! at November 07, 2012 07:59 PM (Cnqmv)

341 I never heard anything about a meet-up 'til tonite. I'm game.

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 11:58 PM (mkb9H)

Cool, where in NC are you? I'm just north of Raleigh.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 08:00 PM (yh0zB)

342 Withdrawal's are a bitch, I guess.

Posted by: Craig Poe at November 07, 2012 08:00 PM (BVkEs)

343 Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 11:59 PM (JwW4z)

Yep, I have to use the brackets too. I've given up on waiting for the pixy dust to fix the tool bar and bring back the ampersands.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 08:02 PM (yh0zB)

344 Roses are red, Violets are blue ... So am I actually as our doctor is retiring, ???? Profit!!!

Posted by: Adriane at November 07, 2012 08:04 PM (gh+mp)

345 OK is it slow or is no one saying anything?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 08:04 PM (yh0zB)

346 336 Love Luke Dunphy! "Looks like Mom and Dad were wrestling, I think Dad was winning!" Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 11:54 PM (NzBQO) --The Obama line tonight was awesome.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 08:05 PM (jKE+Z)

347 349 Roses are red,
Violets are blue ...
So am I actually as our doctor is retiring,

????
Profit!!!

Posted by: Adriane at November 08, 2012 12:04 AM (gh+mp)

I wonder how many more doctors will be doing that soon....

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 08:05 PM (JwW4z)

348

GGE-

In south Charlotte...For Now. Might have to actually go to Monroe, LA

(I actually like frog legs and a nice little duck confit),

or "The Republic of TX", soon.

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 08:07 PM (mkb9H)

349 Posted by: Adriane at November 08, 2012 12:04 AM (gh+mp) That is just so so so sad.

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor at November 07, 2012 08:07 PM (2rMmy)

350 Through my hurt, frustration,
denial, I am proud to at least say that in NC, we got it right. R/R won
our state, we elected Pat McCrory, a Rep. Governor (we haven't had a Republican
Gov. for 20 yrs.), and we kept our State House Senate R. as well.

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 11:26 PM (mkb9H)

I haven't even checked, but did we rid ourselves of that piece of garbage, Skip Stam. He stabbed us in the back with respect to the restaurant carry bill.

Posted by: blindside at November 07, 2012 08:08 PM (2rf52)

351 351 336 Love Luke Dunphy! "Looks like Mom and Dad were wrestling, I think Dad was winning!"

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 11:54 PM (NzBQO)

--The Obama line tonight was awesome.

Posted by: logprof at November 08, 2012 12:05 AM (jKE+Z)

Have to admit I have never watched "Modern Family," but after the discussion on this thread about Luke Dunphy, I looked him (the actor) up - very impressive kid! Military family, MENSA, and already a HS graduate at age 14. Every once in a while I think there is hope...

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 08:09 PM (JwW4z)

352
Probably, hate crimes, thought crimes, the sort. I have already read somewhere today that libs are scared in the state that republicans will turn to violence, they are really beyond stupid.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 11:41 PM (NzBQO)

They always project what they would do in the same situation.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 08:10 PM (Zd/NW)

353 Tammy al-Thor at November 08, 2012 12:07 AM (2rMmy) I'd like to scream 'but TFG told me if I liked my doctor I could keep my doctor' but who would I yell it at? Apologies for hashing the mellow. I couldn't sleep last night either...

Posted by: Adriane at November 07, 2012 08:12 PM (gh+mp)

354 That's not very happy. It made me happy when trolls were targeted! What will the trollbuster do now?

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 11:58 PM (yh0zB)

Slice like a fucking hammer.

Posted by: Paul Anka at November 07, 2012 08:12 PM (Zd/NW)

355

Night everyone-

It's 12:10 and I have to work in the AM. So, I'm off. I am interested in the NC Moron Meet-ups though. I'll catch ya'll later.

Resistance!

Posted by: Semi-New Moron at November 07, 2012 08:13 PM (mkb9H)

356 Have to admit I have never watched "Modern Family," but after the discussion on this thread about Luke Dunphy, I looked him (the actor) up - very impressive kid! Military family, MENSA, and already a HS graduate at age 14. Every once in a while I think there is hope...

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 08, 2012 12:09 AM (JwW4z)

Yeah those kids have interesting backgrounds. The oldest girl, Sarah Hyland, had kidney dysplasia, the second girl Ariel Winter just got taken out of her parents home for abuse.

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 08:15 PM (NzBQO)

357 Have to admit I have never watched "Modern Family," but after the discussion on this thread about Luke Dunphy, I looked him (the actor) up - very impressive kid! Military family, MENSA, and already a HS graduate at age 14. Every once in a while I think there is hope... Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 08, 2012 12:09 AM (JwW4z) --It's a funny show. It's only in its fourth season so it has not yet gone stale. Luke also had a funny line that we are already using Chinese currency a few weeks ago.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 08:17 PM (jKE+Z)

358 Onward christian soldiers march through teh gheys' minds.

Posted by: derit at November 07, 2012 08:18 PM (I88Jc)

359
--The Obama line tonight was awesome.

Posted by: logprof at November 08, 2012 12:05 AM (jKE+Z)

If anyone watches Survivor, at the end of the show where the contestant that gets voted off speaks, tonight's castaway started talking about winning the million dollars then said "but it's not even a million dollars, it's 600K after Obama takes his cut".

I told MrsCaniac that they wouldn't have shown that before tonight. I think there actually might be some Obama jokes that will work their way into TV and movies now. Now that their messiah has been re-elected.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 08:18 PM (Zd/NW)

360
Thank G*d we still have Issa's investigation, weak tea that it is. It will be interesting to watch these corrupt D officials stonewall until after the next election.

Posted by: Hrothgar wants the ampersands freed! at November 07, 2012 11:59 PM (Cnqmv)

That investigation is dead. It won't hurt Obama anymore so it won't be pursued.

We've also heard the last about Fast and Furious. It will be dropped.

After the tax 'battle', if it is even that, will come the amnesty 'battle.' If the Republicans sell us out, or JEF uses an EO to grant 30 million people citizenship, that is our Fort Sumter. That is the hill to die on, because there are no other hills left. It would ensure no conservative will ever be elected again. Texas and possibly Oklahoma and South Carolina would be threatened to turn blue.

It's a loser for us either way. As someone said earlier, the Reagan amnesty didn't generate a solid bloc of lifelong, conservative, Republican-voting Spanish speakers.

Posted by: blindside at November 07, 2012 08:19 PM (2rf52)

361
--It's a funny show. It's only in its fourth season so it has not yet gone stale. Luke also had a funny line that we are already using Chinese currency a few weeks ago.

Posted by: logprof at November 08, 2012 12:17 AM (jKE+Z)

The vibe I get from Cam and Mitchell is that they seem to be the "Hillbuzz" type of gay couples. Not huge Obama fans but were big Hilary fans.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 08:21 PM (Zd/NW)

362 Sandra Tsing Loh used to do quite well writing humorously about her family as in "A Year in Van Nuys". After she screwed over her family with her libido, she never found a new shtick, and her career has nose-dived. Now I (and most folk) just can't stand to hear her whiny voice.

Posted by: theCork at November 07, 2012 08:24 PM (0M49O)

363 This is one grumpy momma bear ....looks like I will be keeping my nic for a lot longer than I had hoped . I am working on getting my ducks in line as best I can for the coming cliff and collapse and praying I get finished in time . Very very very Proud to be in the Great Republic of Texas !!!! GOD BLESS TEXAS !!!!!!! They can take away my Bible , my Cross , my Rosary , and My Guns after they pry them from my cold dead hands !!!!!! We have a alittle saying down here in God's country " REMEMBER THE ALAMO !!!!! " So here is my new little war cry " Remember , remember the 6th of November !!!!!" God Bless the Horde !!!!!! Keep on Fighing the Good and Right Fight !!!!!

Posted by: Very grumpy momma bear at November 07, 2012 08:24 PM (SIgM0)

364 Where's Jimi Ray to save us all from the wicked influence of religion?

Posted by: derit at November 07, 2012 08:25 PM (I88Jc)

365 The vibe I get from Cam and Mitchell is that they seem to be the "Hillbuzz" type of gay couples. Not huge Obama fans but were big Hilary fans. Posted by: MrCaniac at November 08, 2012 12:21 AM (Zd/NW) --While it puts a gay married couple in a positive light, I'd argue that Modern Family is more politically incorrect than correct. With Gloria you have Latina minstrelsy and with both Cameron and Mitchell you get gay minstrelsy. And sure, the husband is portrayed as dopey like in most sitcoms, but the wife is portrayed and kinda nutso so it's not the perfect PC template.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 08:25 PM (jKE+Z)

366 368 This is one grumpy momma bear ....looks like I will be keeping my nic for a lot longer than I had hoped . I am working on getting my ducks in line as best I can for the coming cliff and collapse and praying I get finished in time .
Very very very Proud to be in the Great Republic of Texas !!!! GOD BLESS TEXAS !!!!!!! They can take away my Bible , my Cross , my Rosary , and My Guns after they pry them from my cold dead hands !!!!!! We have a alittle saying down here in God's country " REMEMBER THE ALAMO !!!!! "

So here is my new little war cry " Remember , remember the 6th of November !!!!!"
God Bless the Horde !!!!!! Keep on Fighing the Good and Right Fight !!!!!

Posted by: Very grumpy momma bear at November 08, 2012 12:24 AM (SIgM0)

That's a good war cry - and it IS good to be a Texan!

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 08:26 PM (JwW4z)

367 Good evening. I'm struggling with Tuesday's results but have come to accept there being a reason for it outside of my awareness. So I'm getting better. How y'all doing?

Posted by: zeera at November 07, 2012 08:28 PM (3dXwx)

368 George W Beagle AMEN AMEN AMEN !!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Very grumpy momma bear at November 07, 2012 08:29 PM (SIgM0)

369 Zeera .....I with you .....struggling too !!!!! Trying to figure out how to best protect my famt from the fast approaching storm .....

Posted by: Very grumpy momma bear at November 07, 2012 08:31 PM (SIgM0)

370 Hey zeera - how was work?

Posted by: Adriane at November 07, 2012 08:31 PM (gh+mp)

371 Trying to protect my family ....

Posted by: Very grumpy momma bear at November 07, 2012 08:31 PM (SIgM0)

372

Hey guys, guess what's on TV tonight:

The Daily Show 2012 11 07 - Nate Silver

Try to watch that without going Elvis on the Samsung...

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 07, 2012 08:32 PM (kdS6q)

373 It's good we have this smart mil blog to commiserate on. I am having trouble keeping up on both threads, so I think I'll call it a night. Sleep sweet, everyone!

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor, bent, but never broken at November 07, 2012 08:34 PM (2rMmy)

374 Forgive me but living in a solid red state I don't have much exposure to presidential campaigns like those back east. So I still don't understand how we lost?? I really want to know who were these worthless republicans who stayed home? How could you not see the importance of this election and unseating 0 as the only chance at salvaging a United States? For the other side I can only imagine every dirty trick in the book. People on facebook bragged about sending in multiple absentee and provisional ballots in addition to voting, I also imagine old school herding minorities like goats onto buses driving them from precinct to precinct to vote as much as possible, bribing anyone with food, beer, money, whatever.

Anyway this has been a lot of helpful venting, so this is my first and last day posing at AoS. it's been real.

Posted by: BuckNaked at November 07, 2012 08:35 PM (dlfef)

375 I think Modern Family is pretty accurate portrayal of families in the L.A. suburbs. Old patriarch of the family divorced with a crazy sort of hippie ex wife and has a hot young wife, he is self made in a construction firm. One son is gay and an environmental lawyer, the Dad doesn't consider him a real lawyer. His daughter married to a real estate agent who doesn't have a lot of "manly skills".

Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 07, 2012 08:38 PM (NzBQO)

376 378 It's good we have this smart mil blog to commiserate on.

I am having trouble keeping up on both threads, so I think I'll call it a night.

Sleep sweet, everyone!

Posted by: Tammy al-Thor, bent, but never broken at November 08, 2012 12:34 AM (2rMmy)

Agree on all counts - this place has helped keep me sane (well, to the extent that I AM sane...). Gotta go do a little exercise now - y'all take care and have a good night.

Posted by: George W Beagle's mom at November 07, 2012 08:42 PM (JwW4z)

377
--While it puts a gay married couple in a positive light, I'd argue that Modern Family is more politically incorrect than correct. With Gloria you have Latina minstrelsy and with both Cameron and Mitchell you get gay minstrelsy. And sure, the husband is portrayed as dopey like in most sitcoms, but the wife is portrayed and kinda nutso so it's not the perfect PC template.

Posted by: logprof at November 08, 2012 12:25 AM (jKE+Z)

I have to watch each episode twice because I always miss something, and I really enjoy the non-pc humor to it, but the whole "Cam and Mitchell need to kiss" push by some fans made me shake my head. Those people just saw a gay couple that didn't kiss and that was bad, so they must kiss. Fans of the show saw Mitchell as someone with such a stick up his ass (no pun intended) and would never engage in PDA. Hell, Claire never engages in PDA with Phil.

As a Realtor, I always love the ads that Phil puts up. The one on the car was hilarious.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 08:42 PM (Zd/NW)

378

I took Tues night off (to celebrate, ha) and am back now. If I can forego my ONT jones along with the other political reading, I'm really really behind on NaNo. How goes it with you Adriane?

Momma bear - I call it the coming obamageddon... and yes, folks tell me I'm way too dramatic...

Posted by: zeera at November 07, 2012 08:44 PM (3dXwx)

379 Posted by: Adam Smith's Invisible Pimp Hand at November 08, 2012 12:38 AM --Yeah, that sounds about right for LA. Posted by: MrCaniac at November 08, 2012 12:42 AM (Zd/NW) --The "Not a real man" visual gag a few weeks ago was hilarious.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 08:45 PM (jKE+Z)

380 372 Good evening. I'm struggling with Tuesday's results but have come to accept there being a reason for it outside of my awareness. So I'm getting better. How y'all doing?

Posted by: zeera at November 08, 2012 12:28 AM (3dXwx)

Doing okay. Just remember, do not let anyone have control over your emotions. Do not let Obama or the Democrats make you get depressed. When someone has control over your emotions, they have control over you. Even in the worst dictatorship, people who are happy and go about their lives not letting that shit get to them are actually free. He will not have that power over me.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 08:50 PM (Zd/NW)

381 I haven't even checked, but did we rid ourselves of that piece of garbage, Skip Stam. He stabbed us in the back with respect to the restaurant carry bill.

Posted by: blindside at November 08, 2012 12:08 AM (2rf52)

Unfortunately not, and he got his lackey Barefoot in as well, ousting Democrat but reliably pro-gun Doug Berger. That felcher Apodaca ran unopposed.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 08:50 PM (yh0zB)

382 --The "Not a real man" visual gag a few weeks ago was hilarious.

Posted by: logprof at November 08, 2012 12:45 AM (jKE+Z)

The "I Can't Be Satisfied" on the van when Claire was driving it. And the way the car was wrapped with the ad made it look like he was pimping Claire and the oldest daughter had me literally in tears.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 08:52 PM (Zd/NW)

383 The "I Can't Be Satisfied" on the van when Claire was driving it. And the way the car was wrapped with the ad made it look like he was pimping Claire and the oldest daughter had me literally in tears. Posted by: MrCaniac at November 08, 2012 12:52 AM (Zd/NW) --As a husband I ask myself, "What would Phil do?" and then do the opposite.

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 08:53 PM (jKE+Z)

384 The Republicans' Very Own Dunkirk http://politicalhat.com/?p=514

Posted by: The Political Hat at November 07, 2012 08:54 PM (sZTYJ)

385 Slightly OT, but just saw an ad for some online school with Shannon Doherty on it. She looked kinda rough, but I'm thinking I would still hit it especially since she has on some boots on it.

I don't know, she seems like you would wake up in the morning and she would have turned your golden retriever into breakfast.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 08:56 PM (Zd/NW)

386 [He sits, patiently awaiting the wall of text]

Posted by: derit at November 07, 2012 09:00 PM (I88Jc)

387 390 Slightly OT, but just saw an ad for some online school with Shannon Doherty on it. She looked kinda rough, but I'm thinking I would still hit it especially since she has on some boots on it. I don't know, she seems like you would wake up in the morning and she would have turned your golden retriever into breakfast. Posted by: MrCaniac at November 08, 2012 12:56 AM (Zd/NW) --Is she still a Republican? I was not a 90210 fan, but she was hilarious in Heathers, and okay in Mallrats. Her best line will always be, "Veronica, why are you pulling my dick?"

Posted by: logprof at November 07, 2012 09:02 PM (jKE+Z)

388 I can only remember her from Scare Tactics.

Posted by: otho at November 07, 2012 09:09 PM (yBF/9)

389 Well that's it for me roonz and roonettez. Catch you all tomorrow night.

Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at November 07, 2012 09:30 PM (yh0zB)

390 >>>369 Where's Jimi Ray to save us all from the wicked influence of religion? Posted by: derit Stinking up another thread with his butt buddy, sam.

Posted by: Walkers! at November 07, 2012 09:31 PM (C4dFv)

391
--Is she still a Republican? I was not a 90210 fan, but she was hilarious in Heathers, and okay in Mallrats. Her best line will always be, "Veronica, why are you pulling my dick?"

Posted by: logprof at November 08, 2012 01:02 AM (jKE+Z)

According to Newsmeat.com, she hasn't donated in a long time, and I doubt anybody running for office would seek out her endorsement. If one of us ran for office, we would probably see if we could bang her.

Looked up her twitter, she seems to have tweeted some conservative stuff, but says she doesn't want to talk about political stuff, so yeah she probably is.

Posted by: MrCaniac at November 07, 2012 09:32 PM (Zd/NW)

392 Stinking up another thread with his butt buddy, sam. Dear God, aren't they ever ...

Posted by: Adriane at November 07, 2012 09:35 PM (gh+mp)

393 >>>Dear God, aren't they ever ... Posted by: Adriane Yeah, a positive life improvement thread becomes an all about suicide and them thread. Sheesh!

Posted by: Walkers! at November 07, 2012 09:49 PM (C4dFv)

394 Night Walkers ... Better tomorrows.

Posted by: Adriane at November 07, 2012 09:52 PM (gh+mp)

395 Heh...

Posted by: Walkers! at November 07, 2012 09:53 PM (C4dFv)

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Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at November 07, 2012 11:09 PM (kdS6q)

397

About the tax thing.

My info came about alll unplanned. It was a case of my children eating, or more taxes being withheld.

Yes, you can put yourself in a position where you only pay what is due w/o sending extra.

From what I know, 2 things. You Must be in a position to pay it off ( plus interest, penalties, etc.) when it's due, or you must coordinate w/ US to pay in installments.

I'm now in a position, where I have to negotiate payments, but Oyear-1, I actually had a job where I could pay it all off at one time.

You can also pay quarterly. I know some people that do this, but I can't yet do this myself.

Posted by: dDan at November 07, 2012 11:14 PM (q1RJB)

398

All that I have done was done w/o intention of keeping any money away from US.

My opinion, the tax forms are set up so if you tell the truth, you lost.

Also, all the agents I've talked to were extremely helpful and receptive.

I have attitudal probs w/ system, but no probs w/ people I've worked with, or who ahve worked w/ me.

You must be in position to project income at time taxes are due.

I cannot do that now.

Posted by: dDan at November 07, 2012 11:26 PM (q1RJB)

399

but it's not even a million dollars, it's 600K after Obama takes his cut".

abracapocus

Posted by: rightlysouthern(aim low boys,theys ridin ponies) at November 07, 2012 11:30 PM (JjsAA)

400 On an awesome personal note: my doctor just upped my pain meds from lortab to Percocet 10mg's! I'm not going to give a shit about Obama from now until my next back surgery in August of 2013! Sadly, I am not joking. I'm pumped! I have debilitating back pain and have had five surgeries already, so getting even a little relief has me pumped! Going to get a good book and float away- pain reduced!

Posted by: The drizzle at November 07, 2012 11:50 PM (ysCLj)

401 Well, that was exciting. Very hard to believe our low vote count given our coalescence around Romney and rampant disfavor of Obama. The Latino vote stat was the most alarming. Thinking it through, though, we shouldn't be surprised; Latinos were traditionally Republican because they were hard-working Catholics with family-centered lives. Many still are, but a great many more (most apparently) have gotten on board the permanent handout train that goes with the baby-mama gangsta mentality we generally associate with the race whose mere mention makes you a racist. Same with the young'ens, who actually increased their representation from 18-19%. Long story short, Free shit >> Freedom. Sad. Oh well, life has a funny way of coming full circle, and hence it shall be for this crowd as well. As they grow older and continue to have nothing and no ability to change that condition because of the debt they piled on in order to get paid short-term, I plan to float around in the pool sippin' a 'rita, typing on my then-virtual laptop downloading all my "free" old man benefits. Like Grandpa Simpson once said, I don't want 'em, and I don't need 'em, but I'll scream like hell if I don't get 'em. Oh, and I'll laugh like a motherfucker.

Posted by: Blacksheep at November 08, 2012 12:28 AM (nvV9F)

402 One last thing before I go: so was 2010 really just a fluke?

Posted by: BuckNaked at November 08, 2012 01:26 AM (dlfef)

403 Hello.

Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 01:27 AM (SKX2R)

404 408 Hello. Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 05:27 AM (SKX2R) What up mafucka know'msayin'?

Posted by: J-ROC at November 08, 2012 01:53 AM (jKE+Z)

405 lol J-Roc. I don't think I can match you in hipness, so I'll just say listening to some chill tunes a commenter in the above thread posted, and talking about extremely disturbing, important topics there, with some pleasant banter mixed in. You?

Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 01:59 AM (SKX2R)

406 408 Hello. Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 05:27 AM (SKX2R) Hello back atcha! http://youtu.be/YV1ryihPG2w

Posted by: Dragonette at November 08, 2012 02:04 AM (jKE+Z)

407 That's nice, Dragonette. How's it shakin' this morning?

Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 02:10 AM (SKX2R)

408 All right Morons: time to go to bed. 'Night all!

Posted by: logprof at November 08, 2012 02:16 AM (jKE+Z)

409 Goodnight, logprof.

Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 02:17 AM (SKX2R)

410 Sean Connery is gross. I'm a woman under the age of 40, and he's just gross. Smarmy, and his voice makes me feel gross. Gross. Gross. Can't say it enough. He makes my panties magically lengthen and grow locks and chains.

Posted by: somebody in America at November 08, 2012 02:37 AM (W5c4e)

411 Here's 6 hours of wonderful chill out music to listen to while you do ... anything. Including sleep. http://youtu.be/o0jJiB2Ygpg

Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 02:46 AM (SKX2R)

412

A Romney victory was probably my last shot at a chance for a decent job. The Obama albatross will just keep dragging the economy down.

Oh, and a REAL "moron" totaled my car election day. My "salary" really doesn't allow for a car payment.

So no, I really don't have much of a bright side to look at...

Posted by: Chris Morton at November 08, 2012 03:23 AM (NO075)

413 Chris Morton, I'm sorry you're finding it so challenging. So are a lot of people. To give yourself the best chance of finding a great job in a tight market, I suggest you read this book and apply some or all of the concepts. http://goo.gl/scK9B Audible has a audio book version of it too if you want to search for that and download it immediately. Audible will give you your first audio book for free if you haven't had an account with them in the past, and you can cancel after downloading the book. It's not classic job search done the way everyone does it. It's proper sales and marketing principles applied to job search. Consider it going the extra mile as a personal capitalist.

Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 03:54 AM (SKX2R)

414 Ace, you said this: Sam, I don't know you, but personally, I think it's a godawful idea to commit suicide. Unless you are already looking at a painful incurable disease with a sure end, it's crazy. Whether you believe in god or not, the universe around you is awesome and you commit a horrible mistake by not seeing as much of it and experiencing as much of it as you can. If you don't believe in god, which I assume you don't (otherwise you wouldn't be talking about suicide as merely an ethical question), then at death you will simply cease to exist. You will experience nothing more. In the entire eternity of the universe, you have already missed out almost all of it. You didn't exist for 14 billion years. You will not exist for the trillion years to come after. This is it. These precious few years which clever proteins have managed to gift you. This is all, then comes the Nothingness. Forever. This is it. I am not a doctor but your emotional level is almost certainly pitched too low. Your brain chemistry runs to the deeply depressed. It is sad that depression not only saps a life of color and joy but also precludes the person suffering it from seeking the simple cure for it. Depression can be cured. Before you go committing suicide, why don't you at least see if a simple biochemical adjustment will help you? Posted by: ace at November 08, 2012 12:15 AM And it was a decent, wonderful thing to say. There are a lot of freakin' terrible people in this world and a lot of them are on your blog. I mean no offense to you by that, but it's just true. The world is not rosy like you think it is.

Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 04:08 AM (SKX2R)

415 I put that last comment on the wrong thread. Apologies to those here.

Posted by: Samwise Gamgee the 3rd at November 08, 2012 04:09 AM (SKX2R)

416 Ahhhhhhhhhhh...the sweet sweet taste of whiny wingnut tears.

Posted by: Inbred TeaBagger at November 08, 2012 07:39 PM (+y2k6)

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