1 Good Morning Morons.  Today is Tuesday, July 23, 2013.  On this day in 1829 the typewriter was patented by William Burt.

2 DAY 259 1,202 to go (1,275 to Inauguration Day 2017) Muzzies, Marxists, Maoists, Mau-Maus, MFM's, Moochelle, McCain's, MIRV's, mutants, malcontents, malthusians, maniacs, malignant medical mandates, martial law, miscreants, maladjusted masochistic multiculturalists, momzers, mamalukes, mooks, mopes, mariuoli, meeskeits, maricons, marauders, malodorous militants, menstruating mons veneri and miscellaneous meshugas notwithstanding.

3 Fox speculates on what the next city to declare bankruptcy will be.  A quick scan of this article does not show a mention of the bint judge who said Detroit could not declare bankruptcy.  I don't think anyone is taking her shit serious because it is so retarded.

http://tinyurl.com/lbkjnc6

4 The former head of U.S. forces in Africa, General Carter Ham, told the Aspen Security Forum that it quickly became clear the assault on the American consulate in Benghazi last year was a terrorist attack and not a spontaneous demonstration.


Recall this is the general who "retired" shortly after that debacle.

http://tinyurl.com/moxxewk

5 WI man gets life for shooting 13 y.o. teen who he believed stole his guns.  Of course this is compared to Zimmerman which was NOTHING like it.

http://tinyurl.com/kh2qn7h

6 Another new "shock study", drinking carbonated soft drinks will cause heart problems and death.  Turns out it took 2L a day to get an irregular heartbeat.

http://tinyurl.com/maq8spp

7 The ACLU has withdrawn its demand that the feds go after Zimmerman.  They have long been opposed to double jeopardy on this type of case.  For once I agree with them.

http://tinyurl.com/mlx9het

8 Today is National Hot Dog Day


treat yourself to a wiener today

9 The Air Force is short on pilots and struggling to get some new ones.  But get a load of this bullshit.

Several factors are behind the exodus of pilots, officials said, including a surge in demand for better-paying commercial pilots, the stresses of deployments and reassignments to fly combat drones, the remote-controlled technology that has reshaped modern warfare.


Amazing how they overlook the 2,000 pound Obama gorilla on the couch.

http://tinyurl.com/l76qhx3

10 DHHS will use the intrusive Obamacare database of personal information to funnel its contents to community action groups to sign people up.  What could go wrong here?  EVERYTHING

http://tinyurl.com/lf64d2j

11 Ah those wonderful undocumented Democrat voters that Ratshit Rubio wants to give citizenship to.  Yes, doing the jobs Americans will not do.  Jobs like a dozen of them gang raping a 13 year old girl.   And guess what, under the Gang of assholes bill, these turds would get citizenship.  What they should get is a quick drop on a short rope.

http://tinyurl.com/kp5gt5c

12 Obama staffer involved with the IRS spying felonies left the country shortly before the scandal broke in April and still has not returned.  If Issa had any real balls he would issue a subpoena and send the federal marshals after him.

http://tinyurl.com/p3thwbr

13 Anyone John McCain supports I am against. Go Liz Cheney. And go Matt Bevin. Dump McConnell.

14 Liberal school teachers are worst than the MFM.

In the wake of the verdict in the Trayvon Martin shooting, several teachers said they would invoke mob justice, vigilantism and the idea that Florida law allows people to hunt and kill black kids when discussing the case with their students.
 

I suspect that these teachers know nothing about the case, I also suspect that the most radical comments were made by the same ethnic groups that marched around with the stupid signs.


Once again I say it is high time States revised their constitutions and eliminated the corrupt public school system.

http://tinyurl.com/o9736bk

15 EPA head says it is time to fight the non-existent globull warming.  Not said is what they want is a LOT of new taxes and a LOT of new regulations.  If we had an opposition Party when the EPA first started this illegal shit on AGW under Obama they would have been defunded.

http://tinyurl.com/qz4huzv

16 Some may have missed this yesterday in a post:

To ensure that “every American is able to choose to live in a community they feel proud of,” HUD has published a new fair-housing regulation intended to give people access to better neighborhoods than the ones they currently live in.


I don't think that there is any legislation that gives them the authority to do this.  Clearly another organization that needs to be defunded.

http://tinyurl.com/ml9zfj8

17 But they do think they will defund the NSA.

http://tinyurl.com/khy2rcy

18 WI public sector leeches have lost 1,000s of members since it became "right to work".  Perhaps a few large cities in WI will now be saved from bankruptcy.

http://tinyurl.com/md42ngx

19 McShitty has got his wish.  The House has voted to lift the ban on sending arms to the terrorists in Syria. It will easily make it through the Senate.  I have yet to hear even one of these useless fks tell the public what strategic interest we have in arming the Syrian rebels which included Al Queda.  Wasn't Libya enough of a lesson?  I guess not.  With some senile old shitheads it takes a 2x4 up side the head.

http://tinyurl.com/jwkl875

20 What did the Obamanites do when Kate went into labor? The sent out a picture of Oshitforbrains.  Somehow we all knew that or something like it was coming.

http://tinyurl.com/ksobsan

21 OFA rep says they will force amnesty through the House.  Recall this was Obama's campaign committee converted to a tax-free org.  Where are the IRS audits because this is clearly engaging in politics.  But not to worry, the House is holding hearings today to see how best to pass the Democrat's Dream Act.  (see Ace post below).  I am damn close to abandoning the Republicans entirely.  It is obvious that the RNC doesn't like their conservative base.  

http://tinyurl.com/l87hojg

22 16 Some may have missed this yesterday in a post: To ensure that “every American is able to choose to live in a community they feel proud of,” HUD has published a new fair-housing regulation intended to give people access to better neighborhoods than the ones they currently live in. I don't think that there is any legislation that gives them the authority to do this. Clearly another organization that needs to be defunded. http://tinyurl.com/ml9zfj8 Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 06:55 AM (lZvxr) Forced population relocation implemented by Fannie/Freddie part deux. Because, fairness! FORWARD! to the ovens...

23 Gen. Ham was in DC on 9/11? I'm confused.

24 Rick Scott kisses the collective asses of the Trayvonite thugs occupying his offices.  I am done with this idiot.

http://tinyurl.com/loodq6u

25 Mississippi has given a $5M "loan" to one of these stupid electric car companies.  Experience has shown that the only income these people generate is federal and State grants and loans.  Loans which default as soon as the funds are used up and the company goes bankrupt.  I would like to see a Constitutional amendment that said a majority vote by effected taxpayers was needed before any tax funds were used as a grant to any private company.  Some of this crony corruption would be stopped after that.  


Or maybe as an alternate one that said government officials involved in the payout would co-sign the loans and be personally responsible for paying back the taxpayer should the load default.

http://tinyurl.com/m5je8ln

26 This is the kind of shit we have to endure with the Party elite and the neocon establishment.  Byron York's take on the 2016 field, which in my opinion is far too early to speculate.

http://tinyurl.com/n5pgfry

27 NRO discusses Ratshit Rubio's slide in Iowa.  Don't worry all you pissant squishes, the MFM will certainly side with him over Cruz and all will be forgotten.  Plus the RNC will keep their insane Blue States first primary system.  

http://tinyurl.com/lrxerj4

28 Kindle Daily Deals

http://tinyurl.com/ldej5ua


And thatÂ’s it for today

29 Hey-yoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

30 What to expect from Obamacare

Sure there will be a few 'bumps in the road', and as long as you are not one of the speed bumps then no harm, right?

Sure, some will lose their employer subsidized health care but they may well qualify for a government subsidy and it will probably still cost more and cover less.

Sure, some will have their full time employment reduced to part time, and sure
some health insurers will fail, or leave the market, and sure there will be a few a few who will lose their employment all together.

And it will be a gradual process. It took DETROIT! sixty years to get to where it is today, so the US might will take that long or longer before it mimics Zimbabwe, so we have plenty of time to fine tune the programs.

31 Ah those wonderful undocumented Democrat voters that Ratshit Rubio wants to give citizenship to. Yes, doing the jobs Americans will not do. Jobs like a dozen of them gang raping a 13 year old girl. And guess what, under the Gang of assholes bill, these turds would get citizenship. What they should get is a quick drop on a short rope. Trust me. If that was my daughter or niece, they would. Citizenship status wouldn't matter.

32 Yeah, was that group of illegals gang raping (and they helpfully put it on film) an example of the "natural Republican constituency" or were they merely "hardworking" and "family oriented"?

33 An advisor pulled out the big guns already, declaring, "In the words of Kirsten Dunst, bring it on." And there it is, a hot new nominee for "worst statement on behalf of a candidate not named Todd Akin".

34 24 Rick Scott kisses the collective asses of the Trayvonite thugs occupying his offices. I am done with this idiot. http://tinyurl.com/loodq6u Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 06:57 AM (lZvxr) I remember when the leftist thugs occupied a building at my alma mater, Brooklyn College, back in 1978. Within only an hour or so, the tactical police from the 63 precinct were there busting heads and ejecting, con gusto, the vermin. RIck Scott, you fucked up again and empowered these scum. AGAIN.

35 33 And there it is, a hot new nominee for "worst statement on behalf of a candidate not named Todd Akin". Posted by: Ian S. at July 23, 2013 07:01 AM (OevbG) I almost - almost - don't give a shit anymore what a candidate says. If they are conservative and support dismantling this tyranny, they get my support.

36 RE Segregation mapping

So, once those pockets of segregation are mapped out, what then? School busing, forced resettlement, special government incentives, law suits charging real estate agents with 'red lining', all of the above and then some?

37 Anyone John McCain supports I am against. Go Liz Cheney. And go Matt Bevin. Dump McConnell.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 06:54 AM (+98Gb)

Has McShitty endorsed McConnell?  I would assume so since as the link I posted yesterday said the Senate ALWAYS supports the incumbents.

BTW, I looked for some sign that Enzi had "accepted" the McShitty endorsement and I could find none.  He probably has via private phone conversation and realizes that a public announcement will hurt him.

38 In the immortal words of Arnold Schwartzenegger in 1984, "I'll be back."

39 Mississippi has given a $5M "loan" to one of these stupid electric car companies. Experience has shown that the only income these people generate is federal and State grants and loans. Loans which default as soon as the funds are used up and the company goes bankrupt. I would like to see a Constitutional amendment that said a majority vote by effected taxpayers was needed before any tax funds were used as a grant to any private company if a company takes public money loans & goes bankrupt, the company officers commit seppeku on pay per view. Fixed.

40 #26  I told you guys a few weeks ago that I am concerned that we have been overwhelmed by NARWHAL,  te NSA corruption,  the media,  and vote fraud in strategic areas.

So my theory is that our only hope is to have someone who will actually go after the Obamas tooth and nail.  I want someone who isn't concerned about appealing to groups who will not vote for him anyway.  I want someone who will go on the attack.

I don't know who this would be yet,  except I have ruled out Jeb Bush as someone who is too weak and cowardly to do so. 

41 37 Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 07:05 AM (lZvxr) Hey Vic. I only added the McConnell comment. Also, I see that Olympia Snowe-job is against Liz Cheney. Enzi supported the internet tax. That alone is a kiss of death. But, he's a fucking nebbish Quisling.

42 Jeb Bush is as bad as Ratshit Rubio, or even worst.

43

Morning, ‘rons and ‘ronettes.  Thanks for the daily briefing, Gabe and Vic.

 

 

During the silent era, the two biggest stars were Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford.  Outwardly a shy, sweet girl, the former Gladys Smith was a hardheaded businesswoman who negotiated her way through the minefields of studios, directors and producers to become a multimillionaire and such a box-office draw that when she refused to renew her contract with Famous Players, studio head Adolph Zukor offered her $250,000 to quit the movies.

 

 

Immensely popular for her portrayals of children, teenage hoydens or feisty young women, Pickford was trapped by her image.  She was, by the coming of sound, too old to continue playing the roles her fans loved, but her attempts to reshape her look to match the sleek, elegant 1930s heroine were a failure.  Fans simply did not want “Little Mary” to grow up.  She retired from acting in 1933, but continued to produce through United Artists until selling her shares in 1956.

 

 

Unfortunately, after retirement, her family history of alcoholism caught up with her and she gradually became a recluse, hiding in the bedroom of “Pickfair,” the elegant mansion where she and second husband Douglas Fairbanks once ruled as Hollywood royalty.*  She only let certain close friends visit, once saying, “I never want my fans to see me grow old.”

 

 

In time, she simply stopped seeing anyone.  The English writer Charles Higham once tried to interview Pickford in 1969.  He made an appointment, showed up at Pickfair at the appropriate time and was ushered into a cavernous living room.

 

 

Sitting down, he was startled when the telephone next to his chair began ringing.  He waited for someone in the vast, gloomy house to answer, but no one did.  At last, he hesitantly picked up the receiver.

 

 

“Welcome to Pickfair,” said a small, slightly woozy voice.  “Look to your left.  You see that table with the lamp on it?  ThereÂ’s an ivory-colored book on the table.  Why donÂ’t you pick it up and bring it over to the phone.  Now turn to page 21.”

 

 

Higham leafed through the book, which had pictures of all the celebrities who had once visited the house.  At page 21, he found a portrait of Lord and Lady Mountbatten.

 

 

The voice began again.  “You see, Lord and Lady Mountbatten stayed with us.  They were so charming.  Being British, I thought youÂ’d appreciate it.  ItÂ’s been nice talking to you.  Goodbye.”

 

 

Then Mary Pickford, in her lonely bed somewhere far up in the mansion, hung up the phone.

 

 

“Nice to have had you,” the butler said as he showed Higham out.  “Come again.”

 

Hope you all have a wonderful day.

 

 

*Originally a hunting lodge, Pickfair (a combination of Pickford and FairbanksÂ’ names) was a 56-acre estate located at 1143 Summit Drive in Beverly Hills.  Extensively remodeled, it eventually became a four-story twenty-five room mansion in mock-Tudor style.  Bought by Israeli businessman Meshulam Rikis as a gift for his wife, perennial “starlet” Pia Zadora, the house was completely demolished in 1990, Zadora explaining that it was in poor shape and infested with termites (in 2012, Zadora would claim that they really had Pickfair torn down because it was haunted).

44 Or maybe as an alternate one that said government officials involved in the payout would co-sign the loans and be personally responsible for paying back the taxpayer should the load default.

http://tinyurl.com/m5je8ln
Posted by: Vic

Exactly. And if you think some thug is deserving of parole because he done some of his time, and his mother needs him, and his kids need him, Fine, we'll let him out. He lives in your house for the remainder of the sentence, and you are responsible for anything that happens.

45 I see that the feral urban yutes in NYC are attacking people with hammers now.

Insert assault hammer remark here.

46 Good morning all. Just another day in paradise....and you guys are already pissy and snarky.

47 If Mitch McConnell put half the vigor he puts into getting elected toward opposing the Democrats, he wouldn't have a primary challenger garnering national attention. I'm gonna make a forecast - Mitch goes ultra-negative on Bevin, wins, but pisses off conservatives with broad and sleazy attacks. The race becomes a toss-up.

48 45 I see that the feral urban yutes in NYC are attacking people with hammers now.

Insert assault hammer remark here.

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2013 07:13 AM (NyTSp)

So it is written, so it shall be done!

49 45 I see that the feral urban yutes in NYC are attacking people with hammers now. Insert assault hammer remark here. Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at July 23, 2013 07:13 AM (NyTSp) Where, please? I gotta go out every so often.

50 Dump McConnell.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 06:54 AM

SHAME on you, JJ! We shouldn't oppose Bitch McConnell, because he's a Republican!!eleventy!11!!

Never mind that he's one of the mindless shitweasels who caved so we could have ChoomCare...think of all the times he has stood up to Hairy Reid! Well, don't think of that -- it could take you all day to find a single instance....

When we get out of the Republican-uber-alles mindset and start focusing on President Historic First's© felonious and treasonous regime and how the Poppin' Fresh/NRO/McConnell/Boner wing of the Republican party have enabled them, we might be able to take steps to undo some of their damage.

I say primary every-friggin'-one of the Senators and Representatives. Every. One.

51 So the HUD population mapping is VERY frightening. Couple it with the Kelo decision and we will have a 21st century Trail of Tears.

52 Watch them outlaw gated communities as racist!!!

53 I see that the feral urban yutes in NYC are attacking people with hammers now. Trayvoning. G'head, g'head. Bring a hammer to a gunfight.

54 OOPS!!

link to the assault hammer story below

http://tinyurl.com/maw85y2

55 Watch them outlaw gated communities as racist!!! YEAH! YEAH! Wait.. What?? -Rich people everywhere...

56 GOOD MORNING, VIC!!!!! or at least good-ish morning ...

57 Stumbling through my morning fog, discovered a news story widely covered, but not being served up by my accommodating news service. You know the one that serves up news according to your history? Ya that one.

If you search for 'Australian asylum seekers' you discover there is a wave of immigrants trying to reach that fair country which has suddenly closed the door to the flood and a large number of people are suddenly without a country.

Circling back to the white flight from DETROIT!, and California and the dismay of those areas being flooded with refugees fleeing liberalism there is some credence to the thought that rather than accepting a flood of refugees it should be made clear to them that they should stay home and fight rather than running away, for the very simple reason that places that would normally provide sanctuary are being flooded.

 

58 And in further news, I see the list of performers vowing to boycott Florida continues to grow.

I am wondering if Miami  Beach is worried about a possible drop in attendance at the annual  Urban Beach Week festival.

59 >And in further news, I see the list of performers vowing to boycott Florida continues to grow.


if the money's right, they'll get around that boycott
nothing persuades like dirty sweaty money

60

So my theory is that our only hope is to have someone who will actually go after the Obamas tooth and nail. I want someone who isn't concerned about appealing to groups who will not vote for him anyway. I want someone who will go on the attack.

 

THIS x 1000.  I don't give a fuck what anyone says anymore.  If you're not willing to look your Democrat challenger in the eye and call them a "lying, treasonous asshole" to their face, then forget about my vote.  In the words of the late, lameted Lee Atwater, you need to strip the bark off these bastards.

61 Had to check McConnell's ACU rating.  He had 100% last year.  I guess he knew he was coming up for election and traded some votes.  His lifetime is 85.  IOW RINO.

62 if the money's right, they'll get around that boycott
nothing persuades like dirty sweaty money
Posted by: Jones in CO at July 23, 2013 07:26 AM

Or lotsa cheap beer.

63 uni-code test

"pair if quotes"

'single quote'

Barry's forty

Thank you Vic, Gabe and the rest of the horde... have a good day.

64 Watch them outlaw gated communities as racist!!!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 07:18 AM (+98Gb)

I just looked at the Google Map of that address that MP4 posted.  Nothing but gated housing with huge walls and concealing shrubbery there. In fact, the  house that is currently at that address is bigger than most of the hotels we have here.

If he HUD calls for making section 8 housing in some of the areas that have few "poor oppressed blacks" perhaps they can start there on Summit Drive.

65 Get a Protec.  The basic helmet isn't too expensive.  I use one for skydiving.  Saved my ass a few times getting kicked in the head, and crashing into a tall cane field under a reserve.  sugar cane ready to harvest is hard like freaking bamboo. 

Should be pretty effective against random street assaults. 

66 Had to check McConnell's ACU rating. He had 100% last year. I guess he knew he was coming up for election and traded some votes. His lifetime is 85. IOW RINO.
Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 07:28 AM

Ooooh, yeah, Vic. There was a helluva lot of "conservative" legislation passed last year!

Wasn't there?

For all the good it does, maybe the IIHS can name McConnell a "Top Safety Pick."

67

A quick scan of this article does not show a mention of the bint judge who said Detroit could not declare bankruptcy. I don't think anyone is taking her shit serious because it is so retarded.

 

Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 06:52 AM (lZvxr)

 

Given the bankruptcy judge is holding his initial hearing on Detroit's bankruptcy tomorrow, nobody is taking that Lawgiver-In-Black's appeal to the supremacy of Teh SCOAMT seriously.

68 Morning!

I especially love this from that HUD article:

“HUD will provide data for every neighborhood in the country, detailing the access African American, Latino, Asian, and other communities have to local assets, including schools, jobs, transportation, and other important neighborhood resources that can play a role in helping people move into the middle class.”

So, you MOVE into the middle class by changing your address?  How about getting a fucking job first, assholes?  Oh wait.. that's unnecessary as Ogabe will renegotiate tax credits to "even out" the classes.

un-fucking-believable..

69 Given the bankruptcy judge is holding his initial hearing on Detroit's bankruptcy tomorrow, nobody is taking that Lawgiver-In-Black's appeal to the supremacy of Teh SCOAMT seriously.

Posted by: steveegg at July 23, 2013 07:35 AM (o44nj)

What gets me is she was a State judge ruling on something that goes to a federal court.  Did the damned unions think they could slip that one by?

70

treat yourself to a wiener today

 

Posted by: Jones in CO at July 23, 2013 06:53 AM (8sCoq)

 

You misspelled my name.

71 >> 64 Watch them outlaw gated communities as racist!!! They already outlawed communities that have high cost of living in NJ. Look up the Mt. Laurel case, where a judge required all towns to have low income housing. This is the progressive plan for the country but NJ has been dealing with it for over 30 years. Some towns have dealt with it by putting their Mt. Laurel housing in gated communities where there are limited exits in order to control the people inside the gate....

72 leftist plant in TX counter-protest?

http://tinyurl.com/lunxg8e

73

What gets me is she was a State judge ruling on something that goes to a federal court. Did the damned unions think they could slip that one by?

 

Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 07:37 AM (lZvxr)

 

We're talking about unionistas, so yes they did hope (not think) they could slip that by.

 

My best guess on that is the unionistas will get the roughly $2 billion in available Detroit assets that aren't claimed by secured creditors, ahead of the unsecured bondholders.

74 There's a reason it's called US Bankruptcy Court, and not Judge Henrietta Ballscrunch's Do Whatever The Fuck I Want Court.

75 So, you MOVE into the middle class by changing your address? How about getting a fucking job first, assholes? Oh wait.. that's unnecessary as Ogabe will renegotiate tax credits to "even out" the classes.

un-fucking-believable..
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry

I see that going on in the Chicago suburbs now. That was the problem with the no down loans that were/are given away so freely. A lot of the people that get the loans can only afford older homes. With older homes comes upkeep and repair. This costs money and time. People say "screw that" I'll just let the thing fall down around me and move on if it gets too bad. I'm not out anything.

Like locusts

76

So the HUD population mapping is VERY frightening. Couple it with the Kelo decision and we will have a 21st century Trail of Tears.

 

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 07:17 AM (+98Gb)

 

That's the plan, Stan.  Property rights are sooooooo 20th Century.

77

There's a reason it's called US Bankruptcy Court, and not Judge Henrietta Ballscrunch's Do Whatever The Fuck I Want Court.

 

Posted by: Empire of Jeff at July 23, 2013 07:43 AM (++Xuv)

 

You ain't seen the Southern District of New York's Bankruptcy Court.

78 We saw some of that out here in the far west suburbs, Bruce.

But most of those have moved out by now.  The properties have either gone empty or been resold.

There are some unincorporated areas out here where the houses couldn't have been much more than 800 sq ft, but during the height of the bubble probably sold for $200k plus.  We saw a lot of Latino families move in, but then were gone.

My son-in-law in real estate says investors are buying up everything they can get their hands on and starting to do that "flip" thing again.  Bring on another bubble!

79 I have a few general comments, then I hope to have the discipline to go do other things for a while.

Last night there was debate over "let it burn". And I have this general understanding of the current national situation:

Serious reform is needed in this nation in how political business is conducted, and the longer it is put off the more likely it will require major political strife and possible civil unrest/breakup of the Union. In this respect, the situation is much like the feelings about the GOP six years ago. Then, there were still "homers". Not so much anymore. The same arc is going to apply to the "whither the nation" question. The more people delay reaching the point they are inevitably going to reach the potentially greater the price to be paid for victory.

Let myself be clear--the survival of the thing called the "United States" is not the preeminent goal. The survival of what is best about America is. We may reach a point where both goals can no longer be accomplished.

Some people need to understand the following--folks are paying personal prices *right* now for daring to defy the established order. Don't expect, if they somehow win, much influence if you wait forever to make your mind up--or worse, sit forever making snide remarks on the sidelines because you can't follow, and can't get out of the way. Because my guess is those people paying the personal price did not want to. G. Zimmerman is just the latest example, but there are others.

What you need to take away is that whether you wanted it or not, you will "meanly lose or nobly save." So start thinking hard. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go eat "Ramen noodles", because it is all I got. For the record, I will get out of the way, but I'm not following.

80

I see that going on in the Chicago suburbs now. That was the problem with the no down loans that were/are given away so freely. A lot of the people that get the loans can only afford older homes. With older homes comes upkeep and repair. This costs money and time. People say "screw that" I'll just let the thing fall down around me and move on if it gets too bad. I'm not out anything.

 

Like locusts

 

Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2013 07:43 AM (7Waan)

 

Come on; we have some standards.

81 LoL ! Krugman has an opinion on DETROIT!

Yes, Krugman, in the NYTimes

I laugh.

82 74 There's a reason it's called US Bankruptcy Court, and not Judge Henrietta Ballscrunch's Do Whatever The Fuck I Want Court. Have you ever been in court? That is exactly what it is. Judges can do whatever they want. The only people who can say otherwise are other judges. And they cannot circumscribe behavior, only overturn rulings.

83

My son-in-law in real estate says investors are buying up everything they can get their hands on and starting to do that "flip" thing again. Bring on another bubble!

 

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 23, 2013 07:48 AM (UTq/I)

 

Those who don't have gold mines have to do something to make money in the ObamiNation.  Since there isn't an honest living to be had with a job,....

84 72 leftist plant in TX counter-protest?

http://tinyurl.com/lunxg8e

Posted by: bill-o at July 23, 2013 07:40 AM (bjND7)

She got what she wanted.  A BS lying photo that the MFM carried worldwide.  The fact that she was a moby will not be seen by anyone outside of the conservative blogosphere.

85 Watch them outlaw gated communities as racist!!!

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 07:18 AM (+98Gb)

 

Never seen a gated community without a home owner's association. I prefer the unwashed rabble to Nazis.

86 My best guess on that is the unionistas will get the roughly $2 billion in available Detroit assets that aren't claimed by secured creditors, ahead of the unsecured bondholders.

Posted by: steveegg at July 23, 2013 07:42 AM (o44nj)

If Obama gets in there and does it like he did GM and Chrysler the judge will give everything to the union and even the secured creditors will get stiffed. (see Indiana court case)

87 Pat Caddell said on one of the Sunday shows that Mitch McConnell is the worst Senate caucus leader in the history of the republic. All other t heads on show agreed.

88 My son-in-law in real estate says investors are buying up everything they can get their hands on and starting to do that "flip" thing again. Bring on another bubble!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry

I'm in the northwest burbs.
I have watched some of those flip shows on TV, and if I ever was thinking about buying a home that someone bought and "fixed up" to flip, I'd hire about 10 different inspectors to look through it with a fine tooth comb. Some of these yahoos just cover a problem with a board and some new paint.

89 investors are buying up everything they can get their hands on and starting to do that "flip" thing again.

One of them bought a foreclosure across the street from me for $50k.  The joint was totally blown out.  The ceramic tile floors were all busted up...it was like someone had been dropping anvils on'em, bad walls, bad porch roof, bad electrical/plumbing/cabinets/etc.

Dude put a minimum of $40k into fixing all that with all the workmen and materials I saw moving in and out...and it only sold for $85k when he was done.

At $30k, you might have been able to make a few bucks rehabing it.  At $50k, it was guaranteed to be a stone loser.

90 My son-in-law in real estate says investors are buying up everything they can get their hands on and starting to do that "flip" thing again. Bring on another bubble!

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at July 23, 2013 07:48 AM (UTq/I)

 

Yeah, a lot of Chinese comms and narco-terrorist drug lords are using US real estate to launder money since it gets the wink, wink nudge nudge from .gov.  Crooks helping crooks.

91 What you need to take away is that whether you wanted it or not, you will "meanly lose or nobly save." So start thinking hard. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go eat "Ramen noodles", because it is all I got. For the record, I will get out of the way, but I'm not following.
Posted by: T.
................
I've already thought about it.. it's too late.

The takers have the population advantage.  and the commies on the left have become too well organized.  For proof look at the leftard woman noted who infiltrates a GZ rally with signs promoting racism.

When our Congress votes in 20 million new Democrat voters, it will be the final nail.

It's too late.

92 Let myself be clear--the survival of the thing called the "United States" is not the preeminent goal. The survival of what is best about America is. We may reach a point where both goals can no longer be accomplished. Thanks for saying so succinctly what I've been thinking. In my head, it was a mishmash, but you've given it form.

93 Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2013 07:43 AM (7Waan)


This is because the assholes in this administration are STILL forcing banks to adhere to the illegal CRA regulations.  After all Piss Dodd and Bwarney Fwank said the collapse was due to "predatory lending practices" and the real culprits have never been called out and the causes removed.


So get ready for collapse 2.0.

94 Get a Protec. The basic helmet isn't too expensive. I use one for skydiving. Saved my ass a few times getting kicked in the head, and crashing into a tall cane field under a reserve. The one I want isn't a Pro-Tec & it is exspensive. It's also NIJ-Class IIIA rated.

95

If Obama gets in there and does it like he did GM and Chrysler the judge will give everything to the union and even the secured creditors will get stiffed. (see Indiana court case)

 

Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 07:52 AM (lZvxr)

 

The guy in charge of the Detroit case is a Reagan appointee, not a Clinton one like the LIB in charge of the transfer of Chrysler to the UAW.

96 Some ALL of these yahoos just cover a problem with a board and some new paint.

97 So last week a neighbor of ours was murdered in front of his house in the early morning hours.
By most accounts, a good father trying to keep his family together.
One of about ten black families in our sub-division of almost two thousand homes.
And tonight there is a community meting with the police to discuss the events that took place that night. And we can already hear the rumblings about "those people" bringing problems into our little world.
Most of these rumblings are coming from neighbors whose cars bear "Obama 12 " and "Keep your Mitts off my uterus" stickers.

I wish they would just go ahead and put "I love black people, just not in my neighborhood" stickers on their bumpers next to their coexist stickers.

98 I'm in purchased debt, blaster. I get dozens of new bankruptcy filings per day, both Chapter 7 and 13. We've sent our lawyers to 341 meetings to call bullshit on debtors who illegally transferred assets before the filing or lied about income on their filing. But no, I've never stood in bankruptcy court. It would not be productive use of my time. What I do know is that this bimbo is about to get reversed. So, if she could do whatever she wanted, that wouldn't be the case. What she can do is be an annoying scrunt. For a while.

99

>>Did the damned unions think they could slip that one by?
.

.Quick answer is, yes they did.  Long answer is they are going to try an end run around the Federal Bankruptcy courts by trying to get any deal ruled Unconstitutional under Michigan's laws.  It is a long shot, but it will tie up the State Courts for years if it goes through.

100 I wish they would just go ahead and put "I love black people, just not in my neighborhood" stickers on their bumpers next to their coexist stickers.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice

Another case of NIMBY
Not in my back yard

101 Some of these yahoos just cover a problem with a board and some new paint.
Posted by: Bruce
.............
Yep.. my son-in-law was a flipper, but  he did the renovations himself.  He also hired himself out to other investors and made a pretty good living during the bubble.

He told me the foreign investors were the worst.. cheap SOB's that wanted to put the least amount of money in and flip it the quickest.   Generally, he would rip out all the carpets, gut the kitchens and paint every room.  He wouldn't touch structural issues.

102 81 LoL ! Krugman has an opinion on DETROIT! Yes, Krugman, in the NYTimes I laugh. Posted by: News Reader at July 23, 2013 07:50 AM (fAPr2) Krugman doesn't have an opinion about Detroit; Krugman IS Detroit.

103 As far as Corey Booker. I don't know what the majority of Newarfk residents think of him. He certainly has the PR going all the time abput his good works-shovelling snow for an elderly neighbor, saving people from a burning house, etc (And they talk about George Z staging his helping a family get out of their overturned vehicle?!! FTR, I don't think Booker staged those things, but he certainly knew how to use them) I would vote for either or Alieta Eck. People don't know here but I saw her talk at a recent event. Very articulate and conservative and being a Dr. has some strong idea about Obamacare: EckforSenate.com

104 Meant that I would vote for either Steve Lonegan or Alieta Eck

105 The ACLU has withdrawn its demand that the feds go after Zimmerman. They have long been opposed to double jeopardy on this type of case. For once I agree with them.

http://tinyurl.com/mlx9het

Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 06:53 AM (lZvxr)

I loved Obama's statement that law enforcement is at the state and local level.  I guess he means unless it interferes with his open borders plan in which case, the state better not enforce the law or the DOJ will hunt them down.

106 ...but he did the renovations himself...

That's the only way to do it and make any money.  Contractors, even shoddy/cheap ones aren't cheap.  Thousands just start evaporating away...

107 Well, off to work.  Have a good day!

108 I am asking for prayer for a couple of things: Spouse has an important job interview today and feels really lousy. I have had six nose bleeds in two days and I'm concerned about that. Thanks.

109 http://bit.ly/1dQuOaw Soon.

110 Correct link: http://www.eckforsenate.com/

111 SMOD warmup tosses.

112 Fenelon, Go. To. The. Doctor.

113 The GOP can make sure those subsidies never happen by refusing to fund them. The Stupid Party won't do that, of course...because they're scared of what the big meanies in the press will say about them if they shut down the government to defund a wildly unpopular program.

114 Posted by: alexthechick - Commence drinking now. at July 23, 2013 08:03 AM (VtjlW)


Hopefully it will land on Washington, DC.  And too bad Thomas Jefferson didn't negotiate a better deal, like having the capitol located at the South Pole.

115 I have had six nose bleeds in two days and I'm concerned about that.

Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 23, 2013 08:03 AM (Qiul+)

 

 

Check your BP and go to Doctor.

116 I have had six nose bleeds in two days and I'm concerned about that.

Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 23, 2013 08:03 AM (Qiul+)

Are you taking blood thinners like Plavix and aspirin?

117 FenelonSpoke @108 Thoughts and prayers, FS. Are you going to see a doctor about your nose?

118 Farmer's Branch, Texas (near Dallas) has city ordinance blocked by court. City wanted renters to have a 'license' which included citizenship provision. Article lists two other cities attempting to deny residence to aliens  who are in violation of immigration regulations.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/kgqynn3

119 I wish they would just go ahead and put "I love black people, just not in my neighborhood" stickers on their bumpers next to their coexist stickers. You could always help them out with that, IYKWIMAITYD.

120 Posted by: News Reader at July 23, 2013 08:08 AM (fAPr2)


The courts have already thrown that one out before.

121 Thanks, Gran; I appreciate that- I couldn't get to the Dr yesterday. Had some important thing to do, but I will call for an appt today.

122 In the immortal words of Arnold Schwartzenegger in 1984, "I'll be back."

Posted by: GOP Consultant at July 23, 2013 07:05 AM (3VBXw)
========

Murphy's Last Law:  "If it was bad, it will be back."

Good morning everybody!

123 I used to get nosebleeds when I was over 300lb and had high BP.  Now at 220lb and somewhat lower than normal BP, I haven't had one in many years...

124 Morning everyone, Thanks for the news Vic.

125 I occasionally take aspirin but not as a regular regimen and no blood thinners.

126 I'm not over 300 lbs LOL.

127

I wish they would just go ahead and put "I love
black people, just not in my neighborhood" stickers on their bumpers
next to their coexist stickers.

 

I'd stand up and say that during the meeting.  Fuck them.  What are they going to do, send youths of swarthy complexion to rob you?

128 You could always help them out with that, IYKWIMAITYD.
Posted by: Ian S.

Slap a sticker on their car that say "Zimmerman for the win!"

129 I occasionally take aspirin but not as a regular regimen and no blood thinners.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 23, 2013 08:11 AM (Qiul+)

Most likely then you have high blood pressure and really do need to see a Dr,

130 The courts have already thrown that one out before.

Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 08:09 AM (lZvxr)

Ya, three judge panel, then appeal, and 'en banc' all of'm blocked the ordinance.

The point being, well, let me say it like this. Say there is a federal law against robbing banks, far fetched I know, just work with me here. Federal government refuses to enforce the law against robbing banks, so local cities try to pass a law saying known back robbers can't live in the city. So the bank robbers sue and the federal courts tell the city that the city can't enact laws because the feds already have a law that is being ignored.

Does that make any sense? I am not a lawyer, nor do I claim to be one.

131 FenelonSpoke:  I will pray for both your husband's  interview and your health.

Please make a doctor's appointment.

132 Good to see all the Ace of Spades medical experts are on the job this morning.

133 #132  I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.  That is why I suggested seeing an actual doctor.

134 FenelonSpoke, prayers for both of those things. I concur with the get thee to a doctor asap position. If nothing else, you may need to have a blood vessel cauterized.

135 I'm not like I'm only invested in prayer everyone, but I wasn't able to make an appointment yesterday and their office doesn't open until 9:00 EST.

136 I wish they would just go ahead and put "I love black people, just not in my neighborhood" stickers on their bumpers next to their coexist stickers. Do it for them. Cafepress is your friend.

137 Insty has enabled comments, BTW.  I presume in response to Althouse closing hers and citing him as an excuse.  LOL.

138 Posted by: News Reader at July 23, 2013 08:15 AM (fAPr2)


As long as the courts are political the perpetual aggrieved army will always be able to go judge shopping to find one or more who will rule in their favor.


There are two possible fixes, one which is legal is an Art V convention to restrain the power of the courts and balance them out for political leaning.  The other is illegal and it would involve shooting a judge every time they make an extremely bad ruling.


After a few judges are gone the rest will get the message.  You don't notice too many of the MFM going after the Muzzies do you?

139

Posted by: DRayRaven at July 23, 2013 08:05 AM (9YRwm)

 

As someone posted yesterday, the media is the only constituency that the GOP cares about.

140 Fenolon: Best of luck to the wife. And stop picking your nose. Seriously, 6 bleeds could be anything from just very dry air to something much more serious. Get to the doctor's, NOW.

141 Here's another strong conservative candidate for Senate-Steve Lonegan. Poor guy has run for state office a number of times, but he never makes it in this very blue state. He says Booker is more liberal than Obama: http://www.loneganforsenate.com/

142

The sent out a picture of Oshitforbrains. Somehow we all knew that or something like it was coming.

ha. and I'm just in disbelief...the tackiness of it. Is there not a single protocol officer in the entire executive branch? Hell is there just one person with a sense of decent taste...classless, tacky,

shaking my head..

143

Slap a sticker on their car that say "Zimmerman for the win!"

 

It's a pity you can't fit this on a bumper sticker:  We've traced the call.  It's from George Zimmerman. . .and he's INSIDE YOUR HOUSE!"

144 Best of luck to the wife. And stop picking your nose. I only pick my nose when I'm around people I can't stand! ;^)

145 One other solution may be possible.  File a Writ of Mandamus with the Supreme Court that asks the court to force the federal government to do their Constitutional job and enforce the law.

Frankly I often wonder why nobody has done that yet because it is a direct path to the court with original jurisdiction and standing should be obvious.

146 I'm not a doctor, but I had an internship at Downstate Medical Center when I was in high school. Mostly drawing knuckle fluid from cadavers. Also, I'm Jewish. That alone is a qualifier.

147

>>>I wish they would just go ahead and put "I love black people, just not in my neighborhood" stickers on their bumpers next to their coexist stickers.

 

I cheered when Clinton was chosen

My faith in the system reborn

I'll do anything to save our schools

If my taxes ain't too much more

And I love Blacks and Gays and Latinos

As long as they don't move next door

[Chorus:]So love me, love me, love me, I'm a liberal

148 Also, I'm Jewish. That alone is a qualifier.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 08:23 AM (+98Gb)

Only if you are a Jewish mother and know how to make chicken soup which is the only thing they are licensed to prescribe.

149 Gen. Ham was in DC on 9/11? I'm confused.

Posted by: Beefy Meatball at July 23, 2013 06:57 AM (bUmSq)

He had a speech and appearance in NV on the 9th or 10th and then meetings on the 11th in DC.

150 "Amazing how they overlook the 2,000 pound Obama gorilla on the couch." I know what you mean there, Vic, but it's hard to imagine the fey little guy in that suit. Good morning, revolutionaries.

151 Mostly drawing knuckle fluid from cadavers. Also, I'm Jewish.

Wait, did you just verify Obama's "cutting off feet and tonsils for money" anecdote?

152 I only pick my nose when I'm around people I can't stand! ;^)
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

And I only smoke cigarettes when I drink. Right now I'm up to 3 packs a day.

153 Also, I'm Jewish. That alone is a qualifier. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 08:23 AM (+98Gb) *** Okay, in that case you get special dispensation.

154 145 One other solution may be possible. File a Writ of Mandamus with the Supreme Court that asks the court to force the federal government to do their Constitutional job and enforce the law.

Frankly I often wonder why nobody has done that yet because it is a direct path to the court with original jurisdiction and standing should be obvious.

Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 08:22 AM (lZvxr)

So when will you do it?

155 148 Only if you are a Jewish mother and know how to make chicken soup which is the only thing they are licensed to prescribe. Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 08:25 AM (lZvxr) I HAD a Jewish mother and I've got the recipe. Not quite as good as her's (is it ever?) but it's damn good!

156 knuckle fluid from cadavers So that's where McDonald's gets its special sauce...

157 Here's a good one.

"Mark Knoller

If they named the Royal baby Jordan, he could sell a new line of sneakers
named Heir Jordan. Just saying."

158 Leftists don't mind Blacks and Latinos. They just don't want them to move next door if they're poor and/or vote Republican. They'd feel the same way about gays in those categories too.

159 20 bucks there will be exemptions for certain posh, heavily rich-Democrat neighborhoods in that HUD mapping scheme.

160 157 Here's a good one.

"Mark Knoller

If they named the Royal baby Jordan, he could sell a new line of sneakers
named Heir Jordan. Just saying."

Posted by: lowandslow at July 23, 2013 08:26 AM (Fz2C7)

Feh

161 So when will you do it?

Posted by: Teh Cult of St. Trayvon teh Holy Blissful Martyr at July 23, 2013 08:25 AM (3VBXw)

I was referring to city gov that passed the law.  They have standing, I don't.  Neither do I have the money. The last time SC took a case to the Supremes (Holder's illegal halt of SC photo ID using Section V) it cost SC $3M.

162 I HAD a Jewish mother and I've got the recipe. Not quite as good as her's (is it ever?) but it's damn good! Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 08:26 AM (+98Gb) Willing to share?

163 Also, I'm Jewish. That alone is a qualifier. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 08:23 AM (+98Gb) ----------------- I'll be damned if I can rebut that. Well played, Sefton.

164 Speaking of Al Jeezrah,
Ramadan is a good time to reflect on what Islam has to say about two of Canada’s burning problems—our penchant for environmental destruction and Prime Minister Harper’s attempt to return to a blatant assimilation policy for Natives.

and it gets better from there. One would think there would be a reaction from the atheists, but apparently environmental policy trumps.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/kp5gu3d

And in Egypt, pro Morsi and Anti are shooting at each other.
http://preview.tinyurl.com/lulkpha

165 Fenelon...Cocaine's A Hell of a Drug!

166 162 I HAD a Jewish mother and I've got the recipe. Not quite as good as her's (is it ever?) but it's damn good! Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 08:26 AM (+98Gb) Willing to share? Posted by: spypeach at July 23, 2013 08:28 AM (0n1+D) My mother or the recipe? ;-)

167 The last time SC took a case to the Supremes (Holder's illegal halt of SC photo ID using Section V) it cost SC $3M.

Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 08:28 AM (lZvxr)

Where is that now?  Please tell me it has traction.

168 Take 200 aspirin and call me in the morning!

169 So, once those pockets of segregation are mapped out, what then? School busing, forced resettlement, special government incentives, law suits charging real estate agents with 'red lining', all of the above and then some?

Posted by: News Reader at July 23, 2013 07:04 AM (fAPr2)

 

***

 

It quietly goes away when they start finding out it is lilly white limousine liberal enclaves.

170 Where is that now? Please tell me it has traction.

Posted by: The Cult of St Trayvon teh Holy Blissful Martyr at July 23, 2013 08:29 AM (3VBXw)

SC won going away.  It was an open and shut case.  Still cost SC $3M.

171 "Don't worry, boychick, we're gonna get you a doctor, and not just any doctor but a nice Jewish doctor. Find my boy Rosie a nice Jewish doctor!!!" Cousin Avi from "Snatch" RIP Dennis.

172 lol, J.J. the recipe of course, if it's not top secret

173

One other solution may be possible. File a Writ of Mandamus with the Supreme Court that asks the court to force the federal government to do their Constitutional job and enforce the law.

 

Frankly I often wonder why nobody has done that yet because it is a direct path to the court with original jurisdiction and standing should be obvious.

 

Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 08:22 AM (lZvxr)

 

Chief Lawgiver-In-Black Roberts and his associates, including (sadly) Scalia have already ruled that you, as a mere subject who is not a member of the Sainted Perpetually Aggrieved Class, have no standing.

174 "give people access to better neighborhoods than the ones they currently live in." Worked for Trayvon. Until his access/crime spree took a murderous turn. So, yeah, no foreseeable problems. It's amnasty (sic) on the domestic level! Everybody be equal... NOW!

175 168 Take 200 aspirin and call me in the morning! Posted by: Zombie Dr. Kevorkian at July 23, 2013 08:29 AM (Oi60j) I remember the tough kids in junior high - we called them "the hitters" in Brooklyn - used to dump like 20 aspirins in a can of Coke to get a buzz. Primordial low-life Italo/Irish/Jewish "drank."

176

Elementary and HS friend of mine passed away from a heart attack in his sleep recently. Big ole Grateful Dead hippie what ran a head shop, total BDS rabid socialist what believed in Auras and Crystals and assorted weirdness. I used to hang out there when I got bored and we'd talk up all that shit - I'm widely read and not particular, so I know about those but laugh at it and fucked with his head about it all - and he was open-minded enough to argue about the BDS and socialism though he couldn't give it up. RIP, Aaron

177 I'm sure it's been mentioned, but maybe on Sundays we should have a recipe thread to go along with the gun,book, and gaming thread.

178 Seeing as blacks have been systematically relegated to concentrated areas so as to make up "their own" Congressional districts, etc., won't dispersing them destroy much of their political power?

179 Prime Minister HarperÂ’s attempt to return to a blatant assimilation policy for Natives. --------------- FUCK the Natives. Those alcoholic, oxycontin swilling fuckers stole my Suburban and dumped the stripped shell on the Six Nations reservation, where ALL stolen cars in Southern Ontario wind up. I wouldn't piss on them of they were on fire. I'd piss on their ashes after the fire burned out, though.

180 I never got a buzz off aspirin...but I never took 20 in one shot either.

181 We had a dear friend originally from Poland whose entire immediate family was killed in the concentration camps. She made THE best chopped chicken liver I have ever had an I've never been able to duplicate the recipe which I don't have. I may have told this story before, but she didn't speak English very well when she came here in her early 20's So she asked her uncle how to say "Please sit down" to make people welcome when they came to visit. He uncle was a bit of card and he said. "Sure, You say, "Park your carcass." So her was this lovely, young delicate blonde woman saying "Park your carcass" to vistors. She loved that story too. Her other uncle was some high ranking general in the Israeli army and I have never had someone speak to me of the love and passion for that country that she did. She used to go fairly often and took the most beautiful photos. We miss her.

182 >"Amazing how they overlook the 2,000 pound Obama gorilla on the couch."



but enough about the First Lady...

183 Jeff, it's Al Jazeerah! They go on to say that 'assimilation' is bad, and the natives should have their own sovereign rights. .. and tar sands very bad, and then it turns to how Islam is the solution. . It's hoot, if yer in the mood for that kinda thing.

184 Regarding this whole IRS mess, I can vouch that Obama is totally clean and had nothing to do with it.

185 The Detroit bailout explained in two minutes, two seconds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OL0LAr-Pc8

186 The best line from Dennis Farina was: "Who's this, asshole #1? Put asshole #2 on the phone."

187 From the great Harry Reid yesterday.

"Reid encouraged the eager crowd to maintain the DemocratsÂ’ majority in the
Senate and push to regain the House. “We have to have enough [members] to
stop McConnell and what he doesn’t do,” Reid said, to applause."

What? Can you imagine the press mocking a statement like that if the parties were reversed?

188 172 lol, J.J. the recipe of course, if it's not top secret Posted by: spypeach at July 23, 2013 08:30 AM (0n1+D) Honestly, it's dead easy. My mother actually used whole chicken parts but the meat loses flavor once it's been boiled to death (NB - that's an expression; the chicken is already dead). Anyway: In a big pot, chicken carcass/bones (I save bones from a roasted chicken), several peeled carrots, two or three large onions quartered (you can leave the skin on as it imparts the golden color; wash thoroughly though) bunch of parsley, crushed garlic cloves (to taste; I love garlic and use about 10), handful of fresh dill, ground pepper, salt (use sparingly since this is a base chicken stock for other recipes as well). Bring to a boil, reduce to a low simmer and cook for 3-4 hours. Dump all the solid ingredients and strain the rest into containers. Can be used with noodles, shredded chicken, rice or as a base for other soups.

189 Seeing as blacks have been systematically relegated to concentrated areas so as to make up "their own" Congressional districts, etc., won't dispersing them destroy much of their political power?

Posted by: Lincolntf at July 23, 2013 08:33 AM (ZshNr)

Blacks have not been relegated to these areas.  It is a known fact that people congregate with like people.  The cities are more segregated now that they were when the CRA of 1964 was passed and it is by choice.

What happens is the controlling political Party likes to gerrymander the district lines to insure their Party gets elected.  Here in SC we have a black majority district for Clyburn to stay in office. IIANM it was gerrymandered by court order.  But since then the Supremes have ruled that gerrymandering to achieve a minority majority district is unconstitutional, but nobody has done anything about the Clyburn district.

However the recent development with the VRA may provide some relief.  The Dems here have been able to lock up redistricting by taking it to the courts every time so maybe they will not be able to do that next go around.

190 Sorry about your school friend, BBSWH.

191 188 I assume you realize you add water to cover the ingredients.

192 Vic, This 2000 lb gorilla? http://tinyurl.com/lex36w4

193 Our friend also made the best chicken soup too, but I have been able to duplicate that.

194 SC won going away. It was an open and shut case. Still cost SC $3M.

Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 08:30 AM (lZvxr)

Grrrrr

195 Did I see spypeach upthread? What's this I hear about skin tight dresses and no panties?

196 And I only smoke cigarettes when I drink. Right now I'm up to 3 packs a day. Posted by: Bruce at July 23, 2013 08:25 AM (7Waan) Annnd yoink! I was referring to city gov that passed the law. They have standing, I don't. Neither do I have the money. The last time SC took a case to the Supremes (Holder's illegal halt of SC photo ID using Section V) it cost SC $3M. Posted by: Vic at July 23, 2013 08:28 AM (lZvxr) The one and only time I worked on a matter that the client wanted us to file petition for cert with the Supremes, the copying costs alone for the petition were going to be over $10,000 due to the very strict guidelines on how the documents had to be produced. We told the client sure we'd do it as long as he paid all those bills up front. Needless to say, that put a bit of a kibbosh on that.

197 190 Thanks. Politically, we were enemies but he was well-loved by his own and I'll miss him even so. When God puts his hand on a man I just leave him alone about all that, you know?

198 This 2000 lb gorilla?


http://tinyurl.com/lex36w4

Posted by: Mikeb at July 23, 2013 08:40 AM (RYLKL)

Yes, and I suspect there are a lot like him.

199 Good morning rons, on this day in our lords year of 1964. God saw fit to let OSP loose on the planet. Today is #49.

200 The one and only time I worked on a matter that the client wanted us to file petition for cert with the Supremes, the copying costs alone for the petition were going to be over $10,000 due to the very strict guidelines on how the documents had to be produced. We told the client sure we'd do it as long as he paid all those bills up front. Needless to say, that put a bit of a kibbosh on that. Posted by: alexthechick - Commence drinking now. at July 23, 2013 08:44 AM (VtjlW) You're fucking shitting me.

201 Happy BDay OSP

202

Market Ticker has a great take on Detroit.

http://tinyurl.com/lplcpzm

Articles like this and BOR talking points last night make me optimistic that the R-word has lost its magical power (at least with the informed populace)  I'm sure Paula Dean would disagree.

203 Regarding HUD - On a court of 6 houses I have 3 white families, 1 hispanic, 1 aa, 1 middle eastern. The street over has two houses where the yoots are 'rumored' to be independent pharmaceutical providers. Think I'm safe? And my money will be on 'tax incentives' for eligible (read-minorities and/or those on Uncle Sugars payment plan) to move into neighborhoods deemed too affluent. To be clear, that would be middle class affluent, the rich rich won't be touched.

204 Relegated, encouraged, subsidized, whatever. The fact remains that if the HUD plan succeeds in it's likely end game, those black districts ( not just on a State level, but in Cities and Counties) will no longer exist. Which is why I'm sure they'll decide that everyone stays where they are, but the black districts get extra cookies to make up for their "segregation".

205 The royal hairdresser is at the hospital so maybe we will see the kid today. When they leave the hospital, they announce the name. I suspect when the royal bebe is 24 hours old, they will bleed him dry and kick him out the door.

206 ring to a boil, reduce to a low simmer and cook for 3-4 hours. Dump all the solid ingredients and strain the rest into containers. Can be used with noodles, shredded chicken, rice or as a base for other soups. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 08:39 AM (+98Gb) Thanks, I think I will make it this weekend to share with my FIL. I'll report back if I'm successful. It's a lot like something I do, but I never use dill, what a great idea.

207 Happy Birthday, ol chum.

208 Good morning rons, on this day in our lords year of 1964. God saw fit to let OSP loose on the planet. Today is #49. Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at July 23, 2013 08:46 AM Happy Birthday OSP

209 I'm sure it's been mentioned, but maybe on Sundays we should have a recipe thread to go along with the gun,book, and gaming thread. Beef, grill, charcoal, lighter fluid, roll little Johnny around in the grass, rub some dirt on it.

210

In a large pot, boil a chicken.  Take the balls of three young matzohs...

211 Happy Birthday, OSP. Hope your pecker still works.

212 Happy B-Day OSP. Don't forget to save a piece for the 'ettes! http://tinyurl.com/mft4nqp (SFW)

213 Posted by: spypeach at July 23, 2013 08:50 AM (0n1+D) You, young lady. Tight dresses and no underwear, huh?

214 Beef, grill, charcoal, lighter fluid, roll little Johnny around in the grass, rub some dirt on it. Posted by: rickb223 at July 23, 2013 08:50 AM (2WZ7x) LOL, are we related?

215 1964? A mere "yute". ;^) H D-day, OSP. Enjoy your day.

216 181 Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 23, 2013 08:35 AM (Qiul+) Reminds me of a great story involving comedian Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein. He was doing his routine at a Friar's Club roast for Desi and Lucy in 1958. The audience was doubled over in tears, falling into the aisles with laughter. It was the performance of a lifetime. So Parkyakarkus sits back down on the dais and goes face first into his dinner plate - DEAD. The audience laughs even harder, thinking it's part of the routine. Except for his wife who is horrified. Uncle Milty was the MC and he's frantic, calling for doctors to come forward. Then, in an effort to calm the audience, he begs Tony Martin to sing a song. Tony shrugs and starts singing "There's No Tomorrow." True story. By the way, Parkyakarkus' two sones are Alberti Brooks and Super Dave Osborne. No wonder Albert changed his name.

217 Happy Birthday Old Sailor's Poet!


You down wit OSP?

Yeah, you know me!

218 (SFW) Posted by: RWC at July 23, 2013 08:51 AM (fWAjv) That's disturbibng, thank you.

219 Happy birthday, OSP, yes McConnell's a 'cunning, cunning' plan, much like Elmer Fudd hunting wabbits.

220 Oi, 'appy bidet, OSP

221 What's this I hear about skin tight dresses and no panties? Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 23, 2013 08:43 AM (da5Wo) shh, it's a secret... I think I was beginning to worry a few of the 'rons last night.

222 206 Posted by: spypeach at July 23, 2013 08:49 AM (0n1+D) Careful with the dill. It's great but it can overpower.

223 shh, it's a secret... I think I was beginning to worry a few of the 'rons last night. Posted by: spypeach at July 23, 2013 08:54 AM (0n1+D) Well, it was a secret till the sunlight hit it. Worry them? Why?

224 Careful with the dill. It's great but it can overpower. Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 08:54 AM (+98Gb) ok. I make a warm potato salad that uses dill, so yummy.

225 The words of Kirnsten Dunst are from a movie about a CHEERLEADING COMPETITION! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! And they wonder why people don't take them seriously.

226

Happy Birthday, OSP. Hope your pecker still works.

 

Just remember that when you get too old to cut the mustard, you can still lie there and lick the lid!

227 Thanks for the story, J.J, That was a good (sad) one.

228 Barack Obama is a stuttering clusterf*ck of a malignant traitor.

229 You bet, Fenelon. Happy, happy, joy, joy OSP!

230 Burn it down. Scatter the stones. Salt the earth where it stood.

231

FenelonSpoke-

 

Best wishes to the S.O. on the interview.  And please, I think it is unanimous, see a doc about the nose bleeds.

 

alex-

Submit a name for it.

232

Did I see spypeach upthread?

What's this I hear about skin tight dresses and no panties?

 

Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 23, 2013 08:43 AM (da5Wo)

 

On the filthy Filner thread.  And Vic told a story about a girl in his office who once  flashed him her crotch and boobehs.  I always said that Lucrezia Borgia was a saucy wench.

233 Happy Birthday, OSP. Hope your pecker still works. Just remember that when you get too old to cut the mustard, you can still lie there and lick the lid! Posted by: Velvet Ambition at July 23, 2013 08:57 AM (R8hU Plumbing is fine and performs at manufacturors specs. But thaks for askin.

234 Happy Birthday, OSP! They're ringing the bells in the Tower of London and doing a 41 gun salute for you!

235 Returning to a subject we discussed yesterday on the Ace movie thread; I just looked at the Die Hard package of all 4 movies wifey got.  I have seen the third one.  I thought it was pretty good but that was before we all knew that Samuel Jackson had turned into a racist commie.


I am looking at that because wifey is going over to "the City" with her mom and I was thinking of cranking it up and hitting the brown.  But first I have to go get some.


So signing out for today.

236 I was tooling around the internet and there are some crazy GZ haters out there. So crazy some of them were kicked off the pro Trademark forums. This one nutter believes GZ was at the 7/11 the same time TM was there. I shit you not. She has a blog where she just rants and raves and spits. Here's the comment she left on leatherman that got her banned and luckily is preserved on conservative treehouse or posterity: Her name is sdunn5. I would post the comment here but it is long and crazy and I don't want to go into the barrel this early in the day. http://goo.gl/vgbi4h

237 this is pretty cool on FNC streaming vid

British Army horse-drawn artillery has set up in a park and are firing a multiple wheeled-cannon salute

238 Okay, OSP, here is your birthday song: *clears throat* This is your birthday song! It isn't very long!

239 Is it OSP's bday? Happy bday!!!

240 On the filthy Filner thread. And Vic told a story about a girl in his office who once flashed him her crotch and boobehs. I always said that Lucrezia Borgia was a saucy wench. Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at July 23, 2013 09:02 AM (zF6Iw) Yeah, I got an email directing me to check out the comment by spypeach. Lol. Crotch and boobs? Damn. That's what I call job perks.

241

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at July 23, 2013 08:46 AM (XIxXP)

 

Happy birthday, OSP, and many more.

242 Today is #49. : Oldsailors Poet Somehow, I figured Oldsailor would be... older. Well, you will be, God willing. HBD, OSP!

243 I'll bet my leftnut Ace puts up a thread when they announce the baby's name. It's a risky wager, I know. But if I know Ace...

244 So now I'm hearing people are claiming Sanford PD "made up" the accident just to make Zimmerman look good? What is wrong with these people?

245 They're ringing the bells in the Tower of London and doing a 41 gun salute for you! Posted by: Tami at July 23, 2013 09:03 AM (X6akg) I so wanted the future king to be born today.

246 prediction: babys name will be Ichabod, after his grandad.

247 210 In a large pot, boil a chicken. Take the balls of three young matzohs... Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 23, 2013 08:51 AM (pxDth) I have another great recipe for Shepherd's pie. First, peel 2 shepherds (or 1 Shepherd Smith)...

248 It is a known fact that people congregate with like people.

That's racist!  or wait it is a fact, so they're racists, but your racist for repeating it.  I'm confused, I'll go watch the white guys on MSNBC talk about racism.

249 Yeah, I got an email directing me to check out the comment by spypeach. Lol. That's something you don't expect a young lady to do! That poor girl is getting harassed in the crudest way, and instead of crying or complain, she instead goes full speed in the other direction. Go big or go home. In this case, she went big AND went home! Well done, spypeach! You make a moron proud.

250 Good morning rons, on this day in our lords year of 1964. God saw fit to let OSP loose on the planet. Today is #49. Happy birthday young'un.

251 Dear William and Kate, If William is 100 percent Royal, and Kate is 0 percent Royal, will that make your son a half-blood Prince?

252 First, peel 2 shepherds (or 1 Shepherd Smith)... Posted by: J.J. Sefton at July 23, 2013 09:06 AM (+98Gb) Tastes like pansy.

253 Today is #49. : Oldsailors Poet Somehow, I figured Oldsailor would be... older. Well, you will be, God willing. HBD, OSP! Posted by: mindful webworker, anecdotal scientist at July 23, 2013 09:04 AM (LM9t5) Old is subjective. A teacher called my Daughter my grandaughter.

254 now I know the secret to getting your comments read. bla, bla bla bla bla, bla, bla bla no panties. oh and boobs

255 Old is subjective. A teacher called my Daughter my grandaughter. Don't take it too hard. Every time my teachers and schoolmates (the ones who didn't qualify as "friends") saw my mom, they asked if she was my grandmother.

256 251 Dear William and Kate, If William is 100 percent Royal, and Kate is 0 percent Royal, will that make your son a half-blood Prince? Posted by: Professor Snape at July 23, 2013 09:08 AM (659DL) Except William isn't 100% royal. His mom........motherfucker. Why am I arguing British royal bloodlines with a fucking sock? Needz moar caffeine. brb

257 "'made up' the accident just to make Zimmerman look good? What is wrong with these people?" it's called projection. _they'd_ do it!

258 I know how you feel. We often have people call our son our grandson because we were in our forties when he was born.

259 bla, bla bla bla bla, bla, bla bla no panties. oh and boobs I like the cut of your jib and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

260 bla, bla bla bla bla, bla, bla bla no panties. oh and boobs Posted by: spypeach at July 23, 2013 09:10 AM (0n1+D) That is exactly right.

261 now I know the secret to getting your comments read. bla, bla bla bla bla, bla, bla bla no panties. oh and boobs Posted by: spypeach at July 23, 2013 09:10 AM (0n1+D) Rule 1, Section 1, Paragraph 1.

262 Beef, grill, charcoal, lighter fluid, roll little Johnny around in the grass, rub some dirt on it. Posted by: rickb223 at July 23, 2013 08:50 AM (2WZ7x) LOL, are we related? LOL. Both from the same era when life was slower & the lawn darts were sharper...

263 prediction: babys name will be Ichabod, after his grandad.

Posted by: soothie at July 23, 2013 09:06 AM (0nyYS)

**

Great name!

264

Happy birthday, OSP!!

 

About your cake...I followed Allen's recipe that he posts all the time and it doesn't look so good...

265

If William is 100 percent Royal, and Kate is 0 percent Royal, will that make your son a half-blood Prince?

 

More like a symbol.

266 What about "Winston"? That's a fine British name.

267 Sure because some friends of Zimmerman would just agree to have their vehicle flip over with their kids inside just to make GZ look good. Idiots!

268

>>>bla, bla bla bla bla, bla, bla bla no panties.
oh and boobs

 

 

A link to a pic is helpful too.

269 Apollo or Zeus would be a good name.

270 How many forged passports are allowed under the new immigration bill?

Anyone care to guess?

http://tinyurl.com/mferzrl

271 They fired off 41 and will do another 62. Puppehs and kittehs and birdies protest.

272

Apollo or Zeus would be a good name.

 

Word!

273 Except William isn't 100% royal. His mom........motherfucker. Why am I arguing British royal bloodlines with a fucking sock? Needz moar caffeine. brb Posted by: BCochran1981 at July 23, 2013 09:10 AM (da5Wo) Heheh.

274

F-ing space thieves.

275 Dear William and Kate, If William is 100 percent Royal, and Kate is 0 percent Royal, will that make your son a half-blood Prince? Posted by: Professor Snape at July 23, 2013 09:08 AM (659DL) I did not know Kate was a commoner. Diana spencer was royalty. I think that's a good thing. The peoples prince.

276 the artillery just wrapping up another barrage at Tower Bridge

277 I know, I know, 2

278

Happy B'Day Middle-aged Sailor's Poet!

 

 

 

 

 

Hey, wait a sec-  you're not one of those creepy attention whores who posts that it's his birthday on-line when it really isn't, just to get creepy  virtual  attention, are you?

279 His mom........motherfucker. Why am I arguing British royal bloodlines with a fucking sock? But, since his mom was close enough to royal for the marriage not to be "morganatic," William is "100% Royal." Princess Diana was elevated to the Royalty when she married Charles. Also, Billy's marriage to Kate is also not "morganatic" (2nd in line for the throne and 1st in line of his generation would not be allowed a morganatic marriage), she is also now officially Royalty.

280 Except William isn't 100% royal. His mom........motherfucker. No. But his dad was...

281 give people access to better neighborhoods than the ones they currently live in Isn't this what caused the fucking housing bust in the first place? Everyone has 'access', but you gotta save 'money' if you actually want to move. That means no cable, fancy phone, new car, etc. until you have your down payment.

282 About your cake...I followed Allen's recipe that he postsall the timeand it doesn't look so good... If you're using stones in your cake, you're doing it wrong.

283 Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) - Passing through Rage & Out the Other Side at July 23, 2013 09:14 AM (/PCJa) Huh....? Oh, sorry, my eyes glazed over for a second there. What were you saying?

284 If William is 100 percent Royal, and Kate is 0 percent Royal, will that make your son a half-blood Prince?

Posted by: Professor Snape at July 23, 2013 09:08 AM (659DL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kate  is  royal  by  insertion. 

285 What were you saying? That I know more about European social tradition than you.

286 Testing

287 Hey, wait a sec- you're not one of those creepy attention whores who posts that it's his birthday on-line when it really isn't, just to get creepy virtual attention, are you? Posted by: Seamus Muldoon at July 23, 2013 09:14 AM (pxDth) Well, yes. But lying about my birthday is a cheap and very uncreative tool. So yes. and no.

288

Hey, I have an idea.  I've noticed that many successful people have butlers.  So if we just give all the poor people butlers, voila...

 

 

 

 

 

No Butlers, No Peace!!

289 nood dump up

290

now I know the secret to getting your comments read.

bla, bla bla bla bla, bla, bla bla no panties.
oh and boobs

 

Posted by: spypeach at July 23, 2013 09:10 AM (0n1+D)

 

Well, there's more to it than that.   If your name's "spypeach" or "Alex the Chick," or another feminine or could be name, then yes, panties  is the magic word.  If your nic is "Ol' Masturbatin' Pete," however, then. . .well, it would be just disturbing.

291 That I know more about European social tradition than you. Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) - Passing through Rage & Out the Other Side at July 23, 2013 09:16 AM (/PCJa) That's not difficult. Winner: Me.

292

Stones??

 

I thought it was a recipe for high sodium blackened scones!

 

Okay, maybe I'll make a chicken soup cake with J.J.'s recipe...

293 If William is 100 percent Royal, and Kate is 0 percent Royal, will that make your son a half-blood Prince? Posted by: Professor Snape at July 23, 2013 09:08 AM (659DL) Kate is royal by insertion. Yes. At some point in time she had some noble blood in her. IYKWIMAIKTYD.

294 give people access to better neighborhoods than the ones they currently live in Better stuff to steal.

295 Fun fact: As long as the line of succession was secure intergenerationally, second, third, and later sons (of Royalty or Nobility) could marry anyone they chose, so long as that person was free (that is: not a serf). Girls, however, were always required to marry for station.

296

Today is #49.

Posted by: Oldsailors Poet Palin/Bolton 2016 at July 23, 2013 08:46 AM

Happy Birthday.

297 Happy Birthday, OSP!

I was with my mother-in-law (can't remember where now) last year, and someone asked if I was her husband....

298 You know who is royal? Who ever the royal family says is royal.

299 I was with my mother-in-law (can't remember where now) last year, and someone asked if I was her husband.... Posted by: Tex Lovera at July 23, 2013 09:19 AM (wtvvX) Ouch.

300 Speaking of "Snape" "Ronettes who like the works of Jane Austen should rent "Sense and Sensibility" if they haven't seen it. The actor who plays Snape (Alan Rickman) and who plays Col, Brandon in "S and S" is quite a good looking fellow in that. Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant are too old for the roles, IMO, and a number of things regarding social mores don't seem contemporary for the time period (Marianne spends too much time unchaperoned with Willoughby) but overall a very good adaptation.

301 Detroit: "Police are searching for whoever caused $40,000 in damage when they stripped the copper from a day care's air conditioners." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rg361AZfss&feature=share&list=UU6HyKpYWmX4zsy6_bJZIK7A $200 bucks worth of copper stolen from poor children. Right on Detroit!

302 Just noticed that Instapundit now allows comments.  Funny that Althouse just turned hers off.

303 Actually, my Mom-in-law looks pretty young for her age. So with my now-graying hair, it was not that much of a stretch...

304 Byron York is exactly right and Boehner's talking point about how they voted "to repeal Obamacare 35 times in the House" is even more empty given that perspective.

Traditional politics, especially when it comes to moving the opinion of many in the populace, is about money. It requires breathtaking stupidity, that the House Speaker, who sole constitutional power is that of "the purse" does not realize this or attempt in any meaningful way to defund Obamacare. We receive one excuse after another as to why it is not being done. But above all else the reason is politics, and it's a game he is not very adept at playing.

Given the current strategy and political demeanor, after January 1st we will be stuck with Obamacare forever. In the coming years, it will destroy the quality of our healthcare, raise costs, provide less services, remove choice and become a restrictive behemoth that will continue to steal our freedom and independence over time.

For that, I don't blame Obama as much as I blame people like Boehner and McConnell, who in clear view of the disastrous affects, assault on our liberty and a pressing need for leadership to defend us instead demurred, played politics and left us out to dry in the wind of oppressive change.

Damn them and their weak, cowardly backroom dealings and two-faced articulations  when what the people of this country needed was strong leadership.

You want to know why 22% of people approve of Republicans? Boehner and McConnell ought to look in that fun-house mirror that is contorting their reflections to something they believe is deceptively honorable. It's not and all an illusion.