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October 14, 2012

Sunday Mid-Morningish Open Thread
— andy

It ain't a book, and it ain't a pointy-elbowed cheerleader.

Just roll with it.

Posted by: andy at 05:57 AM | Comments (230)
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1 loose. shit.

Posted by: whiskey tango at October 14, 2012 05:57 AM (JvP2I)

2 and first.

Posted by: whiskey tango at October 14, 2012 05:58 AM (JvP2I)

3 Content? We don't need no steenkin' content!

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at October 14, 2012 05:58 AM (UTq/I)

4 This isn't a comment.

Posted by: dogfish at October 14, 2012 05:58 AM (N2yhW)

5 Jeebus, about freekin' time!

Posted by: MrScribbler, banned at TepidAir at October 14, 2012 05:58 AM (ZgX/g)

SCOAMT now going for the sympathy vote, by playing the delusional card:

"No really! I won the debate!"

http://tinyurl.com/9l4xbv9

Posted by: HtP at October 14, 2012 05:58 AM (jx2j9)

7 I'm actually kind of excited for this skydiver supersonic jump this morning http://www.redbullstratos.com/live/ supposed to start in about an hour depending on weather

Posted by: Jose/ningrim at October 14, 2012 06:00 AM (srIqv)

8 news is at post 94 on previous thread.

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 06:00 AM (YdQQY)

9 How many Morons got an e-mail from Amazon telling them about settlement credits for Kindle users?

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 06:01 AM (YdQQY)

10 Link to news

http://minx.cc/?blog=86&post=333823#c19465398

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 06:01 AM (YdQQY)

11 it ain't a pointy-elbowed cheerleader

Yeah, Dave won't post them till the games start.

Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at October 14, 2012 06:02 AM (wR+pz)

12 Vic, I got the email about the Kindle settlement as well.

And speaking of how people look, Sanchez just walked in looking pretty damn GQ.

Congratulations, Jets! You've managed to make me sympathetic to Mark Sanchez! That took effort and skill.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD/Whiteboard 2012 at October 14, 2012 06:02 AM (Gk3SS)

13 Pointy Elbows are overrated....and pointy knees are ugly ,
But Pointy toes in the air are where it's at...

Posted by: UcanHavSom2 at October 14, 2012 06:03 AM (XIsD/)

14 So we have plenty of leeway.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 06:03 AM (sdi6R)

15 Did someone say pointy elbows?

http://is.gd/KqKpXQ

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 06:04 AM (YdQQY)

16 Vic, I got the email yesterday. .30 to $1.30 for each ELIGIBLE kindle book I bought. Big Whoop. We'll see just how much the prices drop.

Posted by: Oklahoman at October 14, 2012 06:05 AM (T6O8y)

17 7 I hope Baumgartner goes today, for purely selfish reasons. It's Sunday and I can watch it in peace. I was at work during the first attempt and had to watch it furtively. My boss doesn't approve of that sort of thing on the clock.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 06:05 AM (sdi6R)

18 I'm going to be on pins and needles for these last two debates. Intellectually, I know Romney will do great. What I saw during the first debate is the same guy I've seen talking in a number of venues over the years.

But the stakes are so high. This is why I don't gamble, I can't take the stress.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:06 AM (dX4hn)

19 16 Vic, I got the email yesterday. .30 to $1.30 for each ELIGIBLE kindle book I bought. Big Whoop. We'll see just how much the prices drop.

Posted by: Oklahoman at October 14, 2012 10:05 AM (T6O8y)

What is the reason for the settlement? My wife has a Kindle Fire but didn't receive an e-mail.

Posted by: Slappy at October 14, 2012 06:06 AM (LTbLf)

20 I have a single, pointy elbow now.

Posted by: Beto at October 14, 2012 06:06 AM (BAnPT)

21 15 Did someone say pointy elbows? http://is.gd/KqKpXQ Don't see no elbows in that picture. Don't care.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 06:07 AM (sdi6R)

22 Vic, I got the email yesterday. .30 to $1.30 for each ELIGIBLE kindle book I bought. Big Whoop. We'll see just how much the prices drop.

Probably a lot more .30 than 1.30 too. But if you bought a lot of books through Amazon it could add up.

I have bought a lot of mine through Baen who was a lot cheaper than other publishers and who have no DRM on their books.

Hopefully once the "settlement" is approved the price on all Amazon books will drop to somewhere about liker Baen's prices.

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 06:07 AM (YdQQY)

23 Tampa Bay really does have the best cheerleader uniforms.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:07 AM (dX4hn)

24 We need more guys like this!!!

http://tinyurl.com/9w7x4an

Posted by: Albie Damned at October 14, 2012 06:08 AM (Yhu4q)

25 Sunday Ras numbers - Romney up 49-47 in daily tracking and swing state tracking. He gained a point in daily tracking.

Posted by: Honey Badger @robfit at October 14, 2012 06:08 AM (g7vVd)

26 18, Dave in Fla -- I'm sure Choom Boy and Non-Partisan Candy are busy working on the questions and his answers right now.

Posted by: MrScribbler, banned at TepidAir at October 14, 2012 06:08 AM (ZgX/g)

27 LSU beats SC, saves their season. For now.

Posted by: Our offense sucks at October 14, 2012 06:09 AM (nvV9F)

28 Damn whoever first posted Tampon Bay. I can't get it out of my head.

Posted by: USA at October 14, 2012 06:09 AM (RIg+t)

29 Which he isn't supposed to be able to do on Saturday, HB.

I predict this will be a Greg free day.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:09 AM (dX4hn)

30 Vic, I got one of those emails re Kindle as well. Thanks for letting me know.

Posted by: Miss Marple at October 14, 2012 06:10 AM (GoIUi)

31 What is the reason for the settlement? My wife has a Kindle Fire but didn't receive an e-mail.

Posted by: Slappy at October 14, 2012 10:06 AM (LTbLf)

Price fixing (which was obvious). Here is the e-mail:

Dear Kindle Customer,
<br/ > We have good news. You are entitled to a credit for some of your past e-book purchases as a result of legal settlements between several major e-book publishers and the Attorneys General of most U.S. states and territories, including yours. You do not need to do anything to receive this credit. We will contact you when the credit is applied to your Amazon.com account if the Court approves the settlements in February 2013.
<br/ > Hachette, Harper Collins, and Simon & Schuster have settled an antitrust lawsuit about e-book prices. Under the proposed settlements, the publishers will provide funds for a credit that will be applied directly to your Amazon.com account. If the Court approves the settlements, the account credit will appear automatically and can be used to purchase Kindle books or print books. While we will not know the amount of your credit until the Court approves the settlements, the Attorneys General estimate that it will range from $0.30 to $1.32 for every eligible Kindle book that you purchased between April 2010 and May 2012. Alternatively, you may request a check in the amount of your credit by following the instructions included in the formal notice of the settlements, set forth below. You can learn more about the settlements here:

http://is.gd/lkZEG1

<br/ > In addition to the account credit, the settlements impose limitations on the publishersÂ’ ability to set e-book prices. We think these settlements are a big win for customers and look forward to lowering prices on more Kindle books in the future.

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 06:10 AM (YdQQY)

Carry over from the last thread, if anybody cares to speculate. Somebody shoots out a window at an Obama campaign office in Denver this past week. Inside job? OWS'er? Dem sympathizer? Tea Party? or something else?

http://preview.tinyurl.com/8c89oow

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at October 14, 2012 06:10 AM (/LkSO)

33 Slappy, Harper Collins, Simon & Schuster and Hachette settled an anti-trust lawsuit about ebook prices.

Posted by: Oklahoman at October 14, 2012 06:10 AM (T6O8y)

34 I see where there was a drop off in viewers for the Plugs Biden Grin-along and Debate show compared to last election.

I am wondering if there will be a drop in viewership for the next presidential debate as well.
If so, could we assume that with a terrible first debate for TFG, and Uncle Joe coming across as a flaming asshole, could enough voters have already made up their minds to go with Romney, and say "Screw it" on the remainder of the debates?

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at October 14, 2012 06:10 AM (xL7J/)

35 I also got the Kindle email. Sweet, because I've bought a ton. A corresponding price drop going forward wouldn't suck.

Posted by: Faithful reader at October 14, 2012 06:10 AM (nvV9F)

36 What is the reason for the settlement? My wife has a Kindle Fire but didn't receive an e-mail.

Collusion on setting prices of ebooks. There's a reason that Amazon puts the price has been set by the publisher on ebooks.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD/Whiteboard 2012 at October 14, 2012 06:11 AM (Gk3SS)

37 Carry over from the last thread, if anybody cares to speculate. Somebody shoots out a window at an Obama campaign office in Denver this past week. Inside job? I read that it was a disgruntled Obama campaign worker.

Posted by: USA at October 14, 2012 06:11 AM (RIg+t)

38 AtC - Every time someone says "Sanchez", my brain prepends "Dirty"

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:11 AM (dX4hn)

39 Some talking head on Fox news just said that experts estimate that 40% of the population will vote early in this election. She reports politics for Roll Call.

Posted by: The littl shyning man at October 14, 2012 06:11 AM (PH+2B)

40 Tampa Bay is nice but these ladies are the best: http://tinyurl.com/8nmhjfd

Posted by: Witchfinder at October 14, 2012 06:12 AM (s/PhC)

41 We need more guys like this!!!

http://tinyurl.com/9w7x4an
Posted by: Albie Damned at October 14, 2012 10:08 AM

I almost wet my pants laughing
Like a ghost on Scooby-Doo

Posted by: Lobo in Austin at October 14, 2012 06:13 AM (BAnPT)

42 Crap, I think I got the settlement notice too, but it went into a spam filter and now is gone.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:13 AM (dX4hn)

43 39 Some talking head on Fox news just said that experts estimate that 40% of the population will vote early in this election. She reports politics for Roll Call. Posted by: The littl shyning man at October 14, 2012 10:11 AM (PH+2B) Unless you are wearing a military uniform overseas, I have always found the entire early voting thing a helpful tool for those that would defraud the system.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at October 14, 2012 06:13 AM (kc2b9)

I read a book yesterday, took me almost 2 minutes. Granted, it was a largely pictures and geared for the "pleeeeaze-read-it-to-me" literary set, but it was pretty good. "Toto the Tornado Kitten", by Jonathan Hall. Last year a tornado hit Brimfield, MA, killing one person, injuring others, destroying homes and businesses, the whole deal. Anyway, after the storm a tiny kitten (by the looks of the pic, just 3 or 4 weeks old) was found trapped at the top of a huge tree. A bunch of cops, firefighters, tree guys, etc. got together and managed to get the kitten down, and he now serves as a bit of a feel-good mascot for the town that was hit. (The theory is that Toto was blown up there during the storm as he was way too young to climb).

Anyway, if you need to get a little kid a book, and you're an animal person (proceeds go to various Animal rescue facilities), you might want to check it out. Attempt at link in name.

Posted by: Lincolntf at October 14, 2012 06:13 AM (HethX)

45 I hope all morons are prepared to stand firm these last 3 weeks as Axelrod trains the heavy guns. I expect everything from long-hidden videos to fake girlfriends who had abortions.

None of these things should allow us to lose heart. Just expect it, including laid-off employees, Massachusetts workers who went bankrupts, and anything else they can think of for that town hall debate.

However, Romney isn't naive about this format, as Bush 41 and McCain were. And he will be prepared.

Posted by: Miss Marple at October 14, 2012 06:14 AM (GoIUi)

46 37 I read that it was a disgruntled Obama campaign worker.

Posted by: USA at October 14, 2012 10:11 AM (RIg+t)

**************

There was a link to a 2009 incident on the last thread, but that was a separate incident. They haven't ID'ed anybody in connection to this one yet. The Denver Dems have a history of this type of stuff though- usually more along the lines of vandalism of their own sites and trying to blame it on R's.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at October 14, 2012 06:14 AM (/LkSO)

47 "Some talking head on Fox news just said that experts estimate that 40% of the population will vote early in this election."

I call bullshit.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:15 AM (dX4hn)

48 Crap, I think I got the settlement notice too, but it went into a spam filter and now is gone.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 10:13 AM (dX4hn)

You will get another one from Amazon when it is approved. But you can go directly to the gov site via that link I posted.

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 06:15 AM (YdQQY)

49 However, Romney isn't naive about this format, as Bush 41 and McCain were. And he will be prepared. Posted by: Miss Marple at October 14, 2012 10:14 AM (GoIUi) I was hoping the Romney crew trots out their own chorus line of Bath house Boys.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at October 14, 2012 06:15 AM (kc2b9)

50 I predict this will be a Greg free day. NO!! Dave he will be here Yappin about the PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP Poll in Oiho

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 06:16 AM (ck76k)

51 Thanks, Vic, Oklahoman, alexthechick. My wife buys e-books through her Kindle so I better have her check her e-mail spam filter for the notice about the settlement.

Posted by: Slappy at October 14, 2012 06:16 AM (LTbLf)

52 Since it is an open thread, I want to point out a trend I've discerned. There has been some loose talk around here about Giada and the size of her, erm, assets, especially her head. Because I'm a scientist and all, I have noticed another person with exactly those characteristics: Maria Molina. Big head, comparatively tiny body, large breathing capacity. One would think this combination would be evolutionarily unfit, given the various required specs. Yet here they are, and I'm glad for it.

I have no data on elbows.

Posted by: pep at October 14, 2012 06:16 AM (6TB1Z)

53 Thanks Vic!

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:16 AM (dX4hn)

54 USA: I read that it was a disgruntled Obama campaign worker. You're probably thinking of the 2009 article floated last thread. HtP has already done time in the barrel for missing the date.

But I'm leaning toward the "disgruntled armed loser" theory myself. The Denver area seems to collect those. . .

Posted by: boulder hobo at October 14, 2012 06:17 AM (QTHTd)

55 My wife buys e-books through her Kindle so I better have her check her e-mail spam filter for the notice about the settlement.

I'll have to go check out the site but I'm pretty sure this is an auto opt in versus sign up settlement. That means that the credit process should be done automatically since Amazon has the information on who bought what from what publisher.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD/Whiteboard 2012 at October 14, 2012 06:17 AM (Gk3SS)

Nobody entered Benghazi for seventeen days, because of visas:

http://tinyurl.com/9bhgyyu

Posted by: HtP at October 14, 2012 06:18 AM (jx2j9)

57
# 40

Tampa Bay is nice but these ladies are the best:

http://tinyurl.com/8nmhjfd

Oh my. It looks as if they've all inflated their personal flotation devices.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at October 14, 2012 06:18 AM (L7hol)

58 29 Sweet isn't it. Given this along with all other poll data. No way O is up by 6 in Ohio.

Posted by: Honey Badger @robfit at October 14, 2012 06:19 AM (g7vVd)

59 Axelrod did some serious melting down on FNS lying through the combover. I think Mr Whipple knows fucking A well that the JEF is getting slattered in the election.

Posted by: Captain Hate (more dagny and less curious) at October 14, 2012 06:19 AM (gfVtw)

60 He was doing that last night, EP. He burned through a ton of proxies in the process, since Andy deployed the TK3K on him.

I think he is without ammunition today, so will be bothering some other site. Probably Hot Air. They are all gullible there.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:19 AM (dX4hn)

61 #49 MY real hope is a sting, where someone got in with a juicy story which they said they would reveal in return for OFA cash, upon which they get up on live TV and announce that Axelrod should turn himself in for illegal use of campaign cash.

In my quiet moments I make up stories in my head, as you can see. LOL!

Posted by: Miss Marple at October 14, 2012 06:20 AM (GoIUi)

54- But I'm leaning toward the "disgruntled armed loser" theory myself. The Denver area seems to collect those. . .

Posted by: boulder hobo at October 14, 2012 10:17 AM (QTHTd)

*****

What motive?

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at October 14, 2012 06:20 AM (/LkSO)

63 There was a link to a 2009 incident on the last thread, but that was a separate incident. They haven't ID'ed anybody in connection to this one yet. The Denver Dems have a history of this type of stuff though- usually more along the lines of vandalism of their own sites and trying to blame it on R's. Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at October 14, 2012 10:14 AM (/LkSO) Yea, I just looked and couldn't find it. Must have been the last incident. Apologies for the misinformation.

Posted by: USA at October 14, 2012 06:20 AM (RIg+t)

Does anyone get why RCP still has NC in the Tossup Category, other than if they move it to "leans Romney" it puts Mitt in the lead?

I couldn't understand why they had Missouri as a tossup until last night either.

Posted by: Marybeth at October 14, 2012 06:20 AM (fkaOH)

65 Honest question: How many "found" votes will you take before you squawk?

Posted by: nip at October 14, 2012 06:20 AM (11Tdq)

66 it only makes sense that voting for the 2016 election begin November 7, 2012

Posted by: soothsayer already said it at October 14, 2012 06:21 AM (KwX0v)

67 62 54- But I'm leaning toward the "disgruntled armed loser" theory myself. The Denver area seems to collect those. . .
Posted by: boulder hobo at October 14, 2012 10:17 AM (QTHTd)

*****

What motive?

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at October 14, 2012 10:20 AM (/LkSO)

*************

U-tube video defaming profits???

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at October 14, 2012 06:21 AM (/LkSO)

68 47 I call bullshit.

I have never in my life seen early voting exceed 15% here in Texas in the most contentious race. I suggest the Obama campaign will be voting for as many people as they can who have not voted in multiple elections but been a registered voter. That's why motor voter is such a fraud. 30%+ of people don't care but are registered anyway so their names are rife for fraud.

Posted by: Lobo in Austin at October 14, 2012 06:22 AM (BAnPT)

69 Just up from a night of Beatle tribute band partying at which we were the youngest people by 20 years. Old folks forget it's not 1968 and they can't drink like they used to, it's pretty comical.

Posted by: USS Diversity at October 14, 2012 06:22 AM (0CiTm)

70 HB - You got that right. We are getting close to the point that we know what the real deal is, and when the inevitable outliers show up we can point and laugh.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:22 AM (dX4hn)

71 Red Bull Stratos update: They're waiting for winds to die down at the 700' level (the height of the balloon when it's inflated). They're hoping for a launch window starting at 12:00 EDT. These balloons are made of plastic thinner than a ziploc bag.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 06:22 AM (sdi6R)

In the last campaign, I was completely baffled by how people, even on the right, refused to go after SCOAMT because of his historical ideology and the ideologies of those he associated with and those of his mentors. It was as if they could not bring themselves to believe what he had said about his own beliefs and what had guided him. Those chickens are still coming home to roost:

http://tinyurl.com/9gckul9

Posted by: HtP at October 14, 2012 06:23 AM (jx2j9)

73 http://www.ebookagsettlements.com/

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 06:23 AM (YdQQY)

74 We know what the strategy is from team obama going forward, interrupt and accuse your opponent of lying all the while your lying your ass off. Also look for the moderator to interrupt Romney at every opportunity. There will be times where Romney is being ganged up on by both, as Ryan was.

Posted by: General Woundwort at October 14, 2012 06:23 AM (DWgdc)

75 Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 10:19 AM (dX4hn) But when the Master tells you to do something, You Do it. He isn't the sharpest Knife in the drawer

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 06:23 AM (ck76k)

76 I think he is without ammunition today, so will be bothering some other site. Probably Hot Air. They are all ~~gullible~~ pussies and dumbfucks there.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 10:19 AM (dX4hn)

Posted by: Captain Hate (more dagny and less curious) at October 14, 2012 06:23 AM (gfVtw)

77 "other than if they move it to "leans Romney" it puts Mitt in the lead?"

Bingo.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:23 AM (dX4hn)

78 @MittRomney buries Obama in ads - Restore our Future buys $14M in new Romney spots washingtonpost.com/politics/decis

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 06:24 AM (ck76k)

so, could we assume that with a terrible first debate for TFG, and Uncle Joe coming across as a flaming asshole, could enough voters have already made up their minds to go with Romney, and say "Screw it" on the remainder of the debates?

Yes!

Posted by: Velvet Ambition at October 14, 2012 06:25 AM (R8hU8)

80 Herman Cain @THEHermanCain To @REALStaceyDash: Stay TRUE to yourself, don't be afraid to THINK for yourself and by all means keep expressing yourself! Retweeted by Stacey Dash

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 06:26 AM (ck76k)

81 1/5 of my bowel movement is already in, and it's TRENDING MOSTLY OMABA

Posted by: Isaac Davis White at October 14, 2012 06:27 AM (Dll6b)

82 Adrian Gray @adrian_gray More evidence that the Obama campaign's ground game is a paper tiger. WSJ on voter reg in battleground states on.wsj.com/QW5N65

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 06:27 AM (ck76k)

83 Anyone see SNL last night? Did they skewer plugs?

Posted by: LRBnSC at October 14, 2012 06:27 AM (Qp3K5)

84 It was kind of funny when the Fox news poll came out and he admitted that "he couldn't spin it as good for Obama".

It seemed like he didn't have any instructions from OFA, so for once was really giving his personal opinion.

I'm kind of fascinated by this "paid operative" thing, where someone is being paid to dump spin on conservative sites. There is an interesting psychological backstory that I would love to know.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:27 AM (dX4hn)

85 77 "other than if they move it to "leans Romney" it puts Mitt in the lead?"

Bingo.

NC doesn't lean Romney, it is SOLID Romney.

Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at October 14, 2012 06:28 AM (wR+pz)

86 Wait, did I just hear someone comment that Vick may have hit his intellectual capacity on what he can learn about the game? Raaaaaacist.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD/Whiteboard 2012 at October 14, 2012 06:29 AM (Gk3SS)

87 Dave in Fla OFA knows that unless they somehow depress Republican turnout they are Roadkill !

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 06:29 AM (ck76k)

88 Does Hilary resign or will TFG sack her? And 3 weeks before the election Either way... P O P C O R N !!!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 14, 2012 06:30 AM (+tqYo)

89 "could enough voters have already made up their minds to go with Romney, and say "Screw it" on the remainder of the debates?"

Yes, if the ratings are down in the 30-40 million range, then that is what happened. People made their decision and are now tuned out. They will only pay attention if there are some big fireworks shown in clips afterward.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:30 AM (dX4hn)

90 87 Dave in Fla OFA knows that unless they somehow depress Republican turnout they are Roadkill ! Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 10:29 AM (ck76k) I would think that after Mitt's de-pantsing of SCOAMF in debate 1 and Biden's raving drunkard act, Republican turnout has more than likely solidified and lots of indies will be jumping on board too.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 14, 2012 06:32 AM (+tqYo)

91 Billy Bob - The point is if RCP colors NC in as any shade of red, then the RCP EV totals will show Romney with the EV lead. They haven't shown that ever.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:32 AM (dX4hn)

92 I suggest a large portion of people will skip this next debate after the ugliness of the Biden performance.

Posted by: Lobo in Austin at October 14, 2012 06:33 AM (BAnPT)

93 79 I think there's a "diminishing returns" dynamic now. Mitt just has to have some idea of what JEF ,Jabba the Crowley and Democrat plants plan to ambush him with in this idiotic town hall format. Be forceful and let Obama go full Biden. Foreign policy debate is not going to move the needle for Obama.

Posted by: jjshaka at October 14, 2012 06:33 AM (G9vdm)

94 I've deleted almost all my Obama videos, pictures and sound bytes from my computer files. Time to move on. I changed exactly two voter's minds for 100,000 hours of work. A job well-done.

Posted by: Granny Jan and Jihad Kitty at October 14, 2012 06:33 AM (svu57)

95 Republicans should take this ad and replay it with SCOAMT playing golf, going on vacations, going to fund raisers, going on the view, meeting with celebrities, not attending intelligence briefings, not attending jobs council meetings, not holding press conferences...

Posted by: HtP at October 14, 2012 06:34 AM (jx2j9)

96 89 Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 10:30 AM (dX4hn) Even if there are no fireworks in the remaining debates, bet your balls to a barn dance that the MFM will invent them. All you need is the NBC video editing department and Movie Magic Pro.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 14, 2012 06:34 AM (+tqYo)

97 The funniest parts of the VP debate on SNL last night were when they quoted Joe verbatim.

Posted by: iamahaiangttiam at October 14, 2012 06:34 AM (zGl5U)

98 Almost no one changes his mind during an election campaign. Campaigns are about reinforcing existing tendencies and activating potential 'weak' D and R leaners who will vote if encouraged.

Bidet was trying to re-reinforce those already committed to voting D. He did that, but also reinforced a lot of people to vote R.

You remind people of where their interests are, and how those interested are served by voting for you. Those opposed to you can be ignored--Bidet knew this, but there are 'weak Dems' and 'weak Rs' out there who he probably alienated. Alienated weak voters usually don't vote, or vote against whoever pisses them off the most.

Posted by: Isaac Davis White at October 14, 2012 06:35 AM (Dll6b)

99 98 Posted by: Isaac Davis White at October 14, 2012 10:35 AM (Dll6b) "Bidet" was that intentional or a typo? Either way, it's perfect. VP Joe Bidet.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 14, 2012 06:35 AM (+tqYo)

100 98 Isaac Davis White

I know "Bidet" was a typo but really accurate.

Posted by: Lobo in Austin at October 14, 2012 06:36 AM (BAnPT)

101 Question: All of the voters in the town hall format have to be vetted by Secret Service, right?

So, will Mitt get a list of those people? If so, it could be interesting, as he will be way prepared for whatever comes his way.

Posted by: Miss Marple at October 14, 2012 06:36 AM (GoIUi)

102 Last night I spoke with a friend of mine in NC. He seemed to be unsure about whether to vote for Romney or stay home. His reason? He's a Christian and 'Mormons are not true Christians'. What a bunch of bullshit. Anyway, I think I convinced him to vote for Romney. This really passes me off. I wonder how many voters are going to stay home just because they don't like Mormons. Give me a break.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at October 14, 2012 06:36 AM (iL9Kk)

103 >>SCOAMT now going for the sympathy vote, by playing the delusional card:
"No really! I won the debate!"

http://tinyurl.com/9l4xbv9
Posted by: HtP

---

His base can't read...

Posted by: sTevo at October 14, 2012 06:37 AM (VMcEw)

104 A bidet is an Ass 'n' Ball Washer...right

Posted by: Lobo in Austin at October 14, 2012 06:37 AM (BAnPT)

105 JJ - I get that, and I expected it after the first debate. But we have had 2 debates now and the MFM reporting on them has mostly been neutral. i was in an airport on Friday and had to endure CNN. They were doing a segment on Biden's lies during the debate.

It was the twilight zone.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:37 AM (dX4hn)

106 Bidet was not a typo: He earned that...

Posted by: Isaac Davis White at October 14, 2012 06:37 AM (Dll6b)

107 #102 Your friend is an idiot. Why vote for a Muslim sympathizer over a Mormon? Mormons do not go around blowing things up or beheading people.

Posted by: Miss Marple at October 14, 2012 06:38 AM (GoIUi)

108 joffen, there are evangelical Christians in Southern Va who are told that Mormons are not Christians. Hellfire, they are told that everyone who drinks, smokes, swears, has pre-marital sex or any sex with contraception is NO Christian.

Posted by: kelley in virginia at October 14, 2012 06:39 AM (HNwOT)

109 98 Almost no one changes his mind during an election campaign. Campaigns are about reinforcing existing tendencies and activating potential 'weak' D and R leaners who will vote if encouraged.

Posted by: Isaac Davis White at October 14, 2012 10:35 AM (Dll6b)

******************

I think you are exactly right. The same applies to the PPP report of early voting in Oiho. Although people worry that it might suppress weak R voting, it very well may encourage weak D's that they don't need to go to the polls after all. Net movement will probably be nil. The vote will hinge on turnout and R's are raring to vote, D's, not so much.

Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at October 14, 2012 06:39 AM (/LkSO)

110 Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 14, 2012 10:32 AM (+tqYo) I will use the old lawyer line "If you have the Facts, You Bang the Facts, If you have the Law, you bang the Law, If you have neither, you Bang the Table"

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 06:39 AM (ck76k)

111 Unless you are wearing a military uniform overseas, I have always found the entire early voting thing a helpful tool for those that would defraud the system. Posted by: Oldsailors Poet, Wonders what Dagny thinks at October Stateside troops as well. Some of us are residents of states that we aren't currently stationed in.

Posted by: TB3K at October 14, 2012 06:40 AM (dKV5k)

112 83 Anyone see SNL last night? Did they skewer plugs?

Posted by: LRBnSC at October 14, 2012 10:27 AM (Qp3K5)

Saw a clip here....not bad. Joe definitely takes the brunt of it......

http://tinyurl.com/8vhaeqb

Posted by: Tami at October 14, 2012 06:40 AM (X6akg)

113 102: There was no risk he'd vote for Obama. It was Romney or stay home.

Posted by: Joffen, fucking sunshine patriot at October 14, 2012 06:40 AM (iL9Kk)

114 More on Ohio -- interview with Zogby: Pollster John Zogby explains why Ohio has become an uphill battle for Obama http://tinyurl.com/9z7ayog It really sounds bad for obama in Ohio. Agree with previous post.

Posted by: more at October 14, 2012 06:40 AM (LpQbZ)

115 109 Then that PPP poll might backfire and the lazy assed system milkers wont see any benefit of getting off their dead ass and voting if it's already in the bag.

Posted by: Lobo in Austin at October 14, 2012 06:41 AM (BAnPT)

116 Speaking of Kindles, I just bought a cheap 7" android tablet from China to use as a Kindle substitute and portable road warrior movie and pron library. - It's a Ainol Novo 7 Fire - Cost me $160 shipped and it is frigging awesome. It is fast, well built, etc. Graphics and video are superb - has 1080p HDMI out and vids are outstanding on large TVs. I got it from an outfit called McBub that is supposedly in the heart of the Chinese electronics manufacturing universe. They started as a couple of ebay sellers and now move all kinds of Chinese stuff for cheap.

If you are thinking of getting a good (and inexpensive) tablet, check out the Novo7 Fire.

Stay turgid, morons.

Posted by: SnakePlizzken at October 14, 2012 06:41 AM (TsVfK)

117 56 Nobody entered Benghazi for seventeen days, because of visa --------- That'll learn 'em.

Posted by: American Express at October 14, 2012 06:42 AM (1c58W)

118 Watch for the Mormon thing to gain steam.

Posted by: USS Diversity at October 14, 2012 06:42 AM (0CiTm)

119 "John Zogby explains why Ohio has become an uphill battle for Obama"

Can we just take a moment and savor the irony dripping from that statement?

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:43 AM (dX4hn)

120 105 Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 10:37 AM (dX4hn) D.i.F.: I have a feeling that a very large group of Americans (those who are generally disinterested/turned off by politics) have had their eyes opened over the past 4 years to a) the destruction of their lives by TFG and company and b) the lies to their face by "journalists" whom they have always trusted as impartial. No way to really tell, but it's just a gut feeling I have that this election is going to be huge in turnout. Not predicting the results, but just the turnout. And thanks for your good work on this polling stuff.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 14, 2012 06:43 AM (+tqYo)

121 Wife's almost shameless promotion of her husband's catharsis. Somebody else deal with this guy.

http://chamberpotparty.blogspot.com

Posted by: Pamela at October 14, 2012 06:44 AM (222BL)

122 I have a buddy who was an Obama 08 guy who syas he'd not vote for him again, but he hates Republicans, so he's not a Romney voter. I guess the best I can hope for is that he just doesn't vote.

Posted by: USS Diversity at October 14, 2012 06:45 AM (0CiTm)

123 110 If you have neither, you Bang the Table" Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 10:39 AM (ck76k) Joe Bidet was overheard saying "damn, where's the labia on this thing?"

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at October 14, 2012 06:46 AM (+tqYo)

124 OK, stolen from Insty.

http://tinyurl.com/95tfenm

Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at October 14, 2012 06:46 AM (wR+pz)

125 I have a buddy who was an Obama 08 guy who syas he'd not vote for him again, but he hates Republicans, so he's not a Romney voter. I guess the best I can hope for is that he just doesn't vote. Posted by: USS Diversity at October 14, 2012 10:45 AM (0CiTm) ======= Or, he votes Roseanne... Green Party...

Posted by: more at October 14, 2012 06:47 AM (LpQbZ)

126

Sick of this 'Don't politicize Benghazi meme'.

It got politicized when the administration Lied About It.

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at October 14, 2012 06:47 AM (kzejo)

127 He's a Christian and 'Mormons are not true Christians'.

Tell 'em even if they don't like Mormons, voting Romney is like voting in the next 2 or 3 of the Supremes.

Posted by: Bruce at October 14, 2012 06:49 AM (JI+T4)

128 I continue to be amazed that Lefties think Biden totally kicked ass and want more of it. They really live in a different world.

Posted by: Golan Globus at October 14, 2012 06:49 AM (/1U3u)

129 Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson @HotlineJosh: Ann Romney campaigning in PA, Jill Biden in Minnesota. Expansion of the map, or just a coincidence?

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 06:49 AM (ck76k)

130 My source is "The American Voter", first published in the 50s and revised several times. If you're a Poli Sci Guy, it's the heftiest part of the Canon.

( not the artillery cannon; the other one )

Visualize voters as being on a line going from 100 % Demo to 100% Repub. As you go from the left end ( D ) to the right end ( R ) of the line, towards the middle, voter info and certainty grows weaker and weaker. They take longer and longer to make up their mind, and are increasingly likely to not vote.

Good campaigns are about activating your potential voters and then reinforcing their voter decision. Ignore the other side, as they will not vote for you--they just won't. If you do a good job activating potential Republicans, more and more Dems won't vote.

In politics, you always preach to the choir...

Posted by: Isaac Davis White at October 14, 2012 06:49 AM (Dll6b)

131 126 And there was no reason to lie about it. They knew, right away what happened. So why, what was the point of telling this tale for weeks.

Posted by: Lobo in Austin at October 14, 2012 06:50 AM (BAnPT)

132 Didn't Billy Graham just offer to help Romney in any way he could? That should ameliorate anti-Mormonism among evangelicals.

Posted by: dulce at October 14, 2012 06:51 AM (Okd5n)

133 Balloon is being inflated!

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at October 14, 2012 06:51 AM (L7hol)

134 Re Benghazi, I posted this on another thread, but if you take the time to listen to Col. Hunt, he blows it wide open as to who knew and when- http://tinyurl.com/8hb484y Where oh where is the coverage??

Posted by: blb at October 14, 2012 06:51 AM (4gjb7)

135 132. Because lying is just what they do. It's just what they do.

Posted by: Flyovercountry at October 14, 2012 06:52 AM (F1qqu)

136 >>Mormons do not go around blowing things up or beheading people.
Posted by: Miss Marple
---

The Mormons have mended their ways. Back in the day, they had destroying angels to clear the territory. But that was then, we are safe now.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter_Rockwell

I don't hold it against Mitt.

Posted by: sTevo at October 14, 2012 06:52 AM (VMcEw)

137 "Watch for the Mormon thing to gain steam." Like a turd?

Posted by: boulder hobo at October 14, 2012 06:52 AM (NctN0)

138 124 OK, stolen from Insty.

http://tinyurl.com/95tfenm

Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at October 14, 2012 10:46 AM (wR+pz)

awesome

Posted by: chemjeff at October 14, 2012 06:52 AM (d/5qf)

139 JJ - I tend to agree. In 2008 the total vote went up to 130M. I think this year will come close to that. What will not be included in that will be 2008 Obama voters who explicitly decide to not vote for him again and stay home. The balance will be made up of the types you describe.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:52 AM (dX4hn)

140 And re Biden, after seeing his performance on the debate, think of how much it must suck to be Jill.

Posted by: blb at October 14, 2012 06:53 AM (4gjb7)

141 he knows he put them somewhere. did he check the fridge? ha ha ha it's over.

Posted by: romneylosescarkeys at October 14, 2012 06:54 AM (6JMZR)

142 @141 Still doesn't suck as much as me!

Posted by: The Greginator at October 14, 2012 06:55 AM (a0nis)

143 141 blb

He's a notorious drunkard so how bad is he when he's in the bag past half way?

Posted by: Lobo in Austin at October 14, 2012 06:55 AM (BAnPT)

144 Well I'm procrastinating again, I need to pack for my flight and get some work done.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 06:57 AM (dX4hn)

145 where ya going Dave?

Posted by: chemjeff at October 14, 2012 06:59 AM (d/5qf)

146
What about fast and furious?

I know nuthing, nutting!

How about security requests in Libya?

I know nuthing, nutting!

Um...How about a federal budget?

I know nuthing, nutting!

Posted by: President Sgt. Schultz at October 14, 2012 06:59 AM (PHb2k)

147 dave: you can't leave us. you are doing all the heavy lifting on the polling data. we neeeeeed you!

Posted by: kelley in virginia at October 14, 2012 07:02 AM (HNwOT)

148 "How much it must suck to be Jill" GIRD YOUR LOINS, honey!

Posted by: Joe Biden on Viagra at October 14, 2012 07:03 AM (NctN0)

149 Just what do you think you're doing, Dave?

Posted by: HAL 9000 at October 14, 2012 07:04 AM (L7hol)

150 #137 Yes, and we had witches executed by Puritans in Massachusetts, and of cours th ebloody wars of the Reformation and counter-reformation.

Big of you not to hold it against Mitt.

I am Catholic. My church doesn't accept Mormon baptism. This affects my vote not at all, because we are not electing a Pope, we are looking for someone to lead this country away from the abyss.

Posted by: Miss Marple at October 14, 2012 07:05 AM (GoIUi)

151 That guy is going to skydive from space today.

Posted by: USS Diversity at October 14, 2012 07:05 AM (0CiTm)

152 @116

Thanks for the tip. For $30 more you can get a Google Tablet. Don't know what processor is in the novo, but the Google is fast as hell.

Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at October 14, 2012 07:06 AM (wR+pz)

153 @151 But, but, I love America! I could just eat you all up!

Posted by: The Abyss at October 14, 2012 07:06 AM (a0nis)

154 the only things snl could come up with for ryan was: he drank a lot of water he looked directly into the camera because somehow those things are bad?

Posted by: phoenixgirl what did huma abedin know? team dagny at October 14, 2012 07:08 AM (Ho2rs)

155 All the best to this Baumgartner guy, but he's still over 50 years late going supersonic without an airplane. Col. Joseph Kittinger, USAF did it back in 1960 as part of Project Excelsior, when he did a high altitude jump like this and exceeded Mach 1 on the way down. The reason this bunch today can claim they are doing it for the "first time" is that the Air Force never submitted Kittinger's descent speed record to the FAI, therefore it's not "official".

Posted by: Cave Bear at October 14, 2012 07:08 AM (NKoXJ)

156 I got my calculator out to go through the numbers CAC provided in the previous PPP thread. Unless I misunderstood him, here's what I came up with: Using the most Democratic County as a conservative baseline, approx. 13.5% of people who have requested ballots have turned them in. That is approx. 2.5% of all registered voters in that county. In addition, another approx. 1% of registered voters have voted in person. That means a total of approx. 3.5% of all registered voters have voted, and that is using a Dem county for the model so one assumes it's even less. Because more Dems vote early than Republicans, to come up 19% have already voted, PPP must have overwhelmingly polled Dems. The other option is that lots of people lied. Where did I go wrong? By the way, morning ya'll.

Posted by: TD at October 14, 2012 07:09 AM (+uFux)

157 Whoa, I think RLB is back. Unless I was hallucinating.

Posted by: JDTAY at October 14, 2012 07:11 AM (a0nis)

158

Aussie space jump guy making another attempt at the supersonic parachute today, but the redbillstratos.com website keeps pushing the launch back.

Now its closer to 0945 Mountain time today.

Posted by: MikeD at October 14, 2012 07:12 AM (p8QOg)

159 >>This affects my vote not at all, because we are not electing a Pope, we are looking for someone to lead this country away from the abyss.
---

While this is true, we did elect a 'savior', on the last go-round. I am good with a business man this time too.

Posted by: sTevo at October 14, 2012 07:12 AM (VMcEw)

160 Romney is getting destroyed in early voting.

Posted by: RomneylosesOhio at October 14, 2012 11:11 AM (wgkZv)

May I be the first to call Bull Shit. When you have lost Zogby, things are not looking good and no amount of BS can paint over those facts.

We are on to PA, MI, WI and NV.

Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at October 14, 2012 07:13 AM (wR+pz)

161 Book thread is up

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 07:13 AM (YdQQY)

162 #160 I did not elect him. And the people have learned an instructive lesson about false messiahs.

Posted by: Miss Marple at October 14, 2012 07:13 AM (GoIUi)

163 How many Morons got an e-mail from Amazon telling them about settlement credits for Kindle users?

I did.

Posted by: Will Never Vote For a dhimmocrat at October 14, 2012 07:13 AM (kXoT0)

164 With regard to absentee ballots, how confident are you morons they actually get counted and properly expedited?

Posted by: GW McLintock at October 14, 2012 07:14 AM (1mj4+)

165 162 Book thread is up

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 11:13 AM (YdQQY)

Meh.

Posted by: Billy Bob, the 1% at October 14, 2012 07:15 AM (wR+pz)

166 137 >>Mormons do not go around blowing things up or beheading people. Posted by: Miss Marple --- The Mormons have mended their ways. Back in the day, they had destroying angels to clear the territory. But that was then, we are safe now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porter_Rockwell I don't hold it against Mitt. I think it's interesting how the origins of Mormonism and the origins of Islam are fairly similar. Both had "prophets" who probably invented shit out of whole cloth, and polygamy. Early Mormons were capable of violence against those who they deemed a threat (the Mountain Meadows massacre). But the Mormons successfully integrated themselves into American society, abandoned polygamy, and from all accounts tend to be decent, upstanding people today. Some Muslims are too, but they tend to be the ones who don't take their religion too seriously.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:15 AM (sdi6R)

167 159 Aussie space jump guy making another attempt at the supersonic parachute today, but the redbillstratos.com website keeps pushing the launch back. Now its closer to 0945 Mountain time today. He speaks fluent Austrian.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:16 AM (sdi6R)

168 Woot Woot Woot!

Getting ready to launch.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at October 14, 2012 07:16 AM (L7hol)

169 Thanks for the news on the last thread Vic!

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at October 14, 2012 07:16 AM (B/3gr)

170

Book thread is up

====

Will it cover Olsen's Standard Book of British Birds? The one without the gannet?

Posted by: USS Diversity at October 14, 2012 07:18 AM (0CiTm)

171 Launch time is currently set for 12:00 EDT, but the winds have died down and they may go as soon as the balloon is completely inflated.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:19 AM (sdi6R)

172 @161- "The inconvenient fact is that other polls show the same thing (Survey USA, NBC/Marist). Romney is getting destroyed in early voting."

PPP, NBC/Marist, Survey USA- yeah sure pal, those outfits are all paragons of objectivity. Or not.

Mostly not.

What a brain dead, weak assed appeal to authority.

"All of these pollsters known for being in the tank for earflaps are repeatin' the same ting, so it MUST be true!"

Tell your story walkin', dumbfuck troll. And up your game, you suck at this.

Posted by: Chariots of Toast at October 14, 2012 07:20 AM (3m+gl)

173 The person or people who shot out the window of the Obama campaign headquarters in Colorado could not have been tea party types. All the tea partiers are saving their ammo in case of riots if Romney wins this election...

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at October 14, 2012 07:24 AM (B/3gr)

174 Live webcast has started.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:26 AM (sdi6R)

175 Moments after that clown Valverde gave up 4 runs in the ninth, I strolled over to Jose's wikipedia page. Man, the Tiger fans were editing the hell out of it.. Don't blame 'em one bit.

Too bad about Jeter's injury. Losing him for the postseason is a loss for every fan of The Game.

Go Tigers!

Posted by: mrp at October 14, 2012 07:27 AM (HjPtV)

176 I have a buddy who was an Obama 08 guy who syas he'd not vote for him again, but he hates Republicans Posted by: USS Diversity at October 14, 2012 10:45 AM (0CiTm)

Why does he hate Republicans? Can he even articulate it? Or is he just another dope who bought the meme that Republicans are mean and evil, wicked, bad, and nasty? I know of some folks who trace their distrust back to Nixon, but, sheesh, Nixon's little transgressions were quaint compared to the multiple felonies and treasons committed by bj clinton and barky obama.

Posted by: Will Never Vote For a dhimmocrat at October 14, 2012 07:29 AM (kXoT0)

177 LAUNCH!!!

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:30 AM (sdi6R)

178 Liftoff! And we have liftoff!

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at October 14, 2012 07:30 AM (L7hol)

179 I have said this before quite a while back.

Sharia Law is what most immigrant Muslims come to America to GET AWAY FROM.

They are, however, smart enough to know not to open their yaps about it.

Posted by: Bart who lurks with SMOD 2012, master of his domain at October 14, 2012 07:31 AM (he2LC)

180

Joffen, just let your supposedly Christian friend in on the fact that if he doesn't vote for Romney, he is actively supporting the re election of Barak Obama. A non vote is endorsing the status quo of Barry. Ask him if he has the guts to admite he is ok with 4 more years of the TOTUS.

Posted by: Dick Nixon at October 14, 2012 07:33 AM (VrVBw)

181 Is Felix

a) crazy

b) brave

c) nuts

Posted by: Jones in CO at October 14, 2012 07:33 AM (8sCoq)

182 Joe Biden, America's Vice President just called in to the launch center....He giggled, apparently, then stated that his 'wiener feels funny'.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at October 14, 2012 07:34 AM (L7hol)

183 182 Is Felix

a) crazy

b) brave

c) nuts

Posted by: Jones in CO at October 14, 2012 11:33 AM (8sCoq)

Yes...

Posted by: Hello, it's me Donna at October 14, 2012 07:34 AM (9+ccr)

184 When Kittinger set the record in 1960, there wasn't live internet video coverage. He's the old guy who is the capcom on this flight.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:35 AM (sdi6R)

185 jeebus he's already at 10,000 ft

Posted by: Jones in CO at October 14, 2012 07:36 AM (8sCoq)

186 this space jump is awesome, including the production values

Posted by: Jose/ningrim at October 14, 2012 07:37 AM (srIqv)

187 well there are cameras rigged to the capsule, so we'll be able to see Felix's great big swan dive

Posted by: Jones in CO at October 14, 2012 07:37 AM (8sCoq)

188 This jump is amazing. Fun stuff to watch!

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at October 14, 2012 07:40 AM (L7hol)

189 I see Greggums proved me Right ! see I told ya Dave in Fla ! He isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 07:41 AM (ck76k)

190 Like I said before, I think it's damn cool that Kittinger is helping Baumgartner break his own record. I guess it's the closest he can come to doing it himself again.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:41 AM (sdi6R)

191

Why does he hate Republicans? Can he even articulate it? Or is he just another dope who bought the meme that Republicans are mean and evil, wicked, bad, and nasty?

====

Yes. But the hell of it is, he's not a dope, I find him very intelligent except for politics. That's a thing we need to be aware of, not all RAT voters are the Obamaphone bitch.

Posted by: USS Diversity at October 14, 2012 07:42 AM (0CiTm)

192 190 I see Greggums proved me Right ! see I told ya Dave in Fla ! He isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 11:41 AM (ck76k)

Yeah, he and his buddy trolls.or all they one and the same, were having orgasms last night over that PPP poll. It was a sight to behold... Not so much today... yet..

Posted by: Hello, it's me Donna at October 14, 2012 07:43 AM (9+ccr)

193 Three miles in altitude....another 20 to go.

Posted by: Sticky Wicket at October 14, 2012 07:44 AM (L7hol)

194 Over 20,000 feet now. All systems go. Ascending at 1000 ft/min.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:46 AM (sdi6R)

195 Please someone help me! I am old, just cannot figure out what "SCoaMF" stands for!

Posted by: older, sixties gal at October 14, 2012 07:48 AM (xYEjI)

196 I've got a business meeting on Monday morning in Los Angeles. Flight out there at 4PM today. I really hate having to fly on Sunday, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

And Greg actually showed up to paste in the same thing he pasted last night?

Wow, lame.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 07:49 AM (dX4hn)

197

Posted by: Boulder obo at October 14, 2012 07:50 AM (1OBYQ)

198 Oops.

Anyway, Greg sucks cock by choice

Posted by: Boulder 'obo, guv'nah at October 14, 2012 07:51 AM (1OBYQ)

199 SCOAMF = Stuttering Clusterfuck of a Miserable Failure.

Posted by: Dave in Fla at October 14, 2012 07:51 AM (dX4hn)

200 196 Stuttering Clusterf&^% of a Miserable Failure.

Posted by: wierdflunky at October 14, 2012 07:52 AM (tlhtD)

201 Drudge has this space jump front and center, nice

Posted by: Jose/ningrim at October 14, 2012 07:54 AM (srIqv)

202 30,000 feet and climbing at 1100 ft/min. He's in the region where commercial airliners fly.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:55 AM (sdi6R)

203 About Tuesdays debate. Even if the questions are loaded against Mitt, obama will not be able to stop his irritating uhs and uhms. He just doesn't have it in him without his teleprompter...

Posted by: Hello, it's me Donna at October 14, 2012 07:55 AM (9+ccr)

204 Wow! Today is the anniversary of Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier in 1947 in the Bell X-1.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 07:57 AM (sdi6R)

205 Posted by: Boulder 'obo, guv'nah at October 14, 2012 11:51 AM (1OBYQ) ----------------------------------------------------------- I am dying to know Boulder. What happened to the "toilet" part of your moniker? I liked Creeping Eruption the best.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at October 14, 2012 07:57 AM (jucos)

206 Truck Monkey: a couple of things. First, I figured the joke was getting stale. Second, my self-esteem has approved since I got a job outside Boulder proper last spring, and am getting (metaphorically) crapped on less.

Posted by: boulder hobo at October 14, 2012 08:00 AM (1OBYQ)

207 What! No book thread?! What am I supposed to read during the sermon? Oh well. I got that ebook credit email too but since I usually only buy ebooks that are no more a dollar mine probably won't amount to much.

Posted by: Sinalco at October 14, 2012 08:00 AM (t0hSy)

208 *improved.

coffee has not kicked in yet

Posted by: boulder hobo at October 14, 2012 08:01 AM (1OBYQ)

209 He's hit the jet stream, and his horizontal ground speed is over 110 mph.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 08:03 AM (sdi6R)

210 SCoaMF = Stuttering Clusterf*ck of a Miserable Failure = Barack Obama

Posted by: Some Guy in Wisconsin at October 14, 2012 08:04 AM (B/3gr)

211 What! No book thread?!

next thread up

Posted by: Jones in CO at October 14, 2012 08:04 AM (8sCoq)

212 40,000 feet and climbing at 925 ft/min. The outside temperature is -68ÂºF.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 08:06 AM (sdi6R)

213 RASMUSSEN: Romney 49, Obama 47.

Posted by: Jones in CO at October 14, 2012 08:06 AM (8sCoq)

214 Boulder is G-ds country. Too bad it is laced with toxic liberals and socialists.

Posted by: Truck Monkey at October 14, 2012 08:07 AM (jucos)

215 50,000 feet, climbing at 748 ft/min. He's past the jet stream, and his ground speed has slowed to 57 mph. The maximum was 124 mph.

Posted by: rickl at October 14, 2012 08:17 AM (sdi6R)

216

Boulder is G-ds country. Too bad it is laced with toxic liberals and socialists.

=====

Yeah man. Go to Golden every year, we avoid Boulder like the plague.

Posted by: USS Diversity at October 14, 2012 08:17 AM (0CiTm)

217 Lobo and Greginator He's a boozehound too? Nice! Guess Jill and the kids must have finally felt validated in letting the world see how much of a d*ck he is...

Posted by: blb at October 14, 2012 08:25 AM (4gjb7)

218 Oh oh ...no heat in the capsule ...

Posted by: grease monkey at October 14, 2012 08:31 AM (VSWPU)

219 CAC @ConArtCritic Romney's $1.5 million ad buy (via R.A.F.) now live in Michigan.

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 08:31 AM (ck76k)

220 Its 12:30 and no pointy elbow thread???

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 08:33 AM (YdQQY)

221 Did I hear right that T. Tech beat WVI something like 49-14? You don't expect me to go to fox sports before I come here do ya? Should I be more concerned about tech than wvu? Asking myself how bad the defenses of wvu and Baylor must be. Didn't get home till 4 this morning and still on first cup o' joe. And I'm old. So be gentile.

Posted by: teej says go K-State at October 14, 2012 08:34 AM (/BwGa)

222 >Its 12:30 and no pointy elbow thread???

Posted by: Vic at October 14, 2012 12:33 PM (YdQQY)

they can't get the lid of ace's dumpster open, and the trainyard where the dumpster is located has no wifi

Posted by: Jones in CO at October 14, 2012 08:35 AM (8sCoq)

223 WVU got beat Bad

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 08:37 AM (ck76k)

224 Days ahead of the second presidential debate, Obama campaign hints the president will rip Romney on Bain after making no mention of Romney's investment capital career at first debate.

the economy in shambles and his foreign policy falling apart, and the JEF is going with Bain Capital?

the mind reels

Posted by: Jones in CO at October 14, 2012 08:40 AM (8sCoq)

225 Posted by: Jones in CO at October 14, 2012 12:40 PM (8sCoq) hahahahahaha DOOOOOM for Choom

Posted by: Evilpens at October 14, 2012 08:42 AM (ck76k)

226 @137 Mormons were driven from the NE to Ohio to Missouri to Illinois to Iowa to Utah over the course of about 15 years. In the meantime their founder and his brother were murdered by in a jail by mobsters after years of persecution. After they were in Utah, which was not yet a state the US considered declaring war on them and sent troops to Ft. Bridger Wyoming which is about 90 miles from Salt Lake City. The two sides managed to negotiate an uneasy peace, although the Mormons were ready to fight . It was close to this time that the MMM occurred, and those actions have been denounced by the church.

Posted by: small town girl at October 14, 2012 09:08 AM (ddb4x)

227 Thank you #211 Guy from Wisconsin, I had no chance of coming up with that on my own. There are much more important subjects, but none as annoying to me. I tried and tried, never came close to answering my question, #196.) I've seen that claim here many, many times, but...like I said, I'm old.

Posted by: older, sixties gal at October 14, 2012 11:22 AM (xYEjI)

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

Posted by: steevy at October 14, 2012 11:50 AM (6o4Fb)

229 Fairly new here. What is CAC, JEF, and TFG?

Posted by: It's Not Just Obama's feet that stink at October 14, 2012 12:11 PM (apLox)

230 CAC is a user that informs us about polls. JEF = Jug-Eared **** and TFG = That ****ing Guy

Posted by: JDTAY at October 14, 2012 02:10 PM (a0nis)

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