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May 10, 2014

For Graduates
— Dave in Texas

And their families, whether it be K-G or Middle School, High School and Collegiates. Many congratulations. I have been there with you all right up to college 2x. I know you are proud of them, because I know you helped em get there.

May God bless them on their journey.

Posted by: Dave in Texas at 02:49 PM | Comments (70)
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1 Firstish. Later, all. God bless. :-)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at May 10, 2014 02:52 PM (9W+0f)

2 Plastics.

Posted by: garrett at May 10, 2014 02:53 PM (GqVpP)

3 There's a time and a place for everything. It's called college.

Posted by: wooga at May 10, 2014 02:54 PM (XK0dn)

4 It's college graduation at the University today. As a matter of fact my daughter who just finished her first year just came up to me and said "its gonna suck when I graduate sitting there for hours until my name is called" Our last name is toward the end of the alphabet. She is right, graduations are wonderful things until you have to sit through one.

Posted by: Molly k. at May 10, 2014 02:54 PM (UfhXB)

5 OT, but Rich Galen has declared the Tea Party dead. He called the Club for Growth "ilk." Let it burn.

Posted by: blaster at May 10, 2014 02:57 PM (h7Onx)

6 Inspiring stories of college graduates who faced tough odds to pursued their dreams: http://tinyurl.com/mcuuxjh

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 10, 2014 02:59 PM (XyM/Y)

7 Thank you. My son is on his way to be a Gator. Major is political science. He would fit right in with one of your pod casts. 4.5 GPA with 10 AP classes and Cambridge College courses. We are very proud of him.

Posted by: Thomas Swartz at May 10, 2014 02:59 PM (43oin)

8 Meant "and pursued their dreams."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at May 10, 2014 03:00 PM (XyM/Y)

9 For those who believe in prayer - Pray that the graduates learned what they need, and not what their teachers wanted them to think.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at May 10, 2014 03:01 PM (rAeZm)

10 So is this the thread where we get to rant about the education our kids are getting? Because if so, this shit is getting me... perturbed: http://tinyurl.com/lt3cf99 It's bad enough that Islamists have been hounding teachers out of the classroom in the West Midlands - including by the way non-Islamist Muslims (always the first target of the Jihad). But here we're finding out that the Birmingham school authorities' foremost concern is staying out of the pages of that icky Daily Telegraph.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at May 10, 2014 03:05 PM (rAeZm)

11 /ht coldwarrior commenting @ the (current) top post in http://www.theblogmocracy.com/.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at May 10, 2014 03:06 PM (rAeZm)

12 Very nice, Dave. I was thrilled that my daughter actually made it through high school and then moved on to college. Yet, to my great disappointment, she then decided to "take a year off". That was 10 years ago. I pray she goes back and, at least, finishes her associates degree. It's hell being old and qualified for a job, knowing you can kill the interview, only to be passed over in the elimination process for some kid with a degree and no real-world experience.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 03:06 PM (DmNpO)

13 Thank you. My son is on his way to be a Gator. Major is political science. He would fit right in with one of your pod casts. 4.5 GPA with 10 AP classes and Cambridge College courses. We are very proud of him. *** Holy cow! That young man is much too smart to go into politics.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 03:08 PM (DmNpO)

14 And, of course, much too hard-working.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 03:08 PM (DmNpO)

15 Why haven't I been offered a job as a professional privilege checker yet? I blame the cis-hetero-patriarchy!

Posted by: Feminist Critical Gender Studies Graduate at May 10, 2014 03:09 PM (K1sEu)

16 Way back in 1985, I had a 24" Tokemaster bong under my graduation gown. This was in a very public arena in a pretty good sized city - same place all the big concerts are held. I was a hero in H.S. for the next few weeks. I wonder shenanigans the kids are up to these days?

Posted by: shredded chi at May 10, 2014 03:10 PM (5S3wn)

17 12 Very nice, Dave. I was thrilled that my daughter actually made it through high school and then moved on to college. Yet, to my great disappointment, she then decided to "take a year off". That was 10 years ago. I pray she goes back and, at least, finishes her associates degree. It's hell being old and qualified for a job, knowing you can kill the interview, only to be passed over in the elimination process for some kid with a degree and no real-world experience. Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 07:06 PM (DmNpO) --- I took a year off in 1988. I graduate this month.

Posted by: Gingy @GingyNorth at May 10, 2014 03:10 PM (N/cFh)

18 I took a year off in 1988. I graduate this month. **** It's never too late. Congrats on your hard work and success!

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 03:12 PM (DmNpO)

19 How does this thread help Sam I am?

Posted by: Nip Sip at May 10, 2014 03:13 PM (0FSuD)

20 How does this thread help Sam I am? *** He still waiting?

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 03:14 PM (DmNpO)

21 I was a hero in H.S. for the next few weeks. I wonder shenanigans the kids are up to these days? shake-n-bake meth lab, I guess

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at May 10, 2014 03:14 PM (rAeZm)

22 God Bless the class of 2014 at what ever level. God Bless DiT for 2x. Hopefully 1x this time next year.

Posted by: Golfman in NC at May 10, 2014 03:14 PM (+h5v0)

23 May God bless them on their journey.

In the Obama economy, they're gonna need all the help they can get.

At least DiT's are in Texas

Posted by: Herman Cain at May 10, 2014 03:17 PM (kFxpe)

24 One word! http://tinyurl.com/5vdyxk

Posted by: Nip Sip at May 10, 2014 03:18 PM (0FSuD)

25 My son should graduate this winter,15 years after high school. He went for three years, flunked out. He worked for six years, three of them driving straight truck cross country, met and married his wire, had a long time to think things over, and finally figured out what he wanted to do in life. He has now truely applied himself, unlike the first time. And this time didn't cost me an arm and a leg.

Posted by: Fat Freddy's Cat at May 10, 2014 03:19 PM (OsheA)

26 Proud of all of them, I hope they got degree's that will serve them well.

Posted by: Gmac - Pondering ... something at May 10, 2014 03:19 PM (baiNQ)

27 In 12 days nck is a high schooler Is that when she stops being seen with me in public?

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 10, 2014 03:20 PM (AdHyU)

28 Nothing says football like two guys kissing on ESPN.

Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at May 10, 2014 03:20 PM (m/9JW)

29 He still waiting? Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 07:14 PM (DmNpO) No picked by The Rams. I am not making that up.

Posted by: Nip Sip at May 10, 2014 03:20 PM (0FSuD)

30 28 Nothing says football like two guys kissing on ESPN. Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at May 10, 2014 07:20 PM (m/9JW) And then smooshing cake in each other's faces. So sweet.

Posted by: grammie winger at May 10, 2014 03:22 PM (oMKp3)

31 Fat Freddy's Cat - sincere congratulations on this.

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at May 10, 2014 03:22 PM (rAeZm)

32 29. No picked by The Rams. To all you dicks wanting da bears to get him.... Ha!!!

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 10, 2014 03:22 PM (AdHyU)

33 Sam I Ram.

Posted by: wheatie at May 10, 2014 03:23 PM (l/M30)

34 My eldest is graduating from high school this year. Upsetting extended family out because she doesn't want to go to college. I'm a little sad about it, but I think if she later decides she wants a career that involves college, she will find a way to get through. She was thinking about becoming a teacher, but doesn't want to push through four years of extremely worthless classes just to teach.

Posted by: Barb the Evil Genius at May 10, 2014 03:23 PM (yE8uc)

35 NY Slime all aglow with Sam I am. I forgot the U MO connection for the Rams. Got him cheap. Now watch what happens when he gets cut.

Posted by: Nip Sip at May 10, 2014 03:26 PM (0FSuD)

36 I think there's a lot to be said for getting your degree after you've been out in the real world for a while. I think maybe you take it more seriously when it's a conscious deliberate choice rather than just "the next thing you do".

Posted by: grammie winger at May 10, 2014 03:27 PM (oMKp3)

37 I was under the impression that MSam suddenly dropped the news on his parents. Are they also included in this ESPN gaypalooza??

Posted by: Soothsayer § at May 10, 2014 03:27 PM (VlefE)

38 I think there's a lot to be said for getting your degree after you've been out in the real world for a while. I think maybe you take it more seriously when it's a conscious deliberate choice rather than just "the next thing you do". **** And, when you're the one paying for it.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 03:29 PM (DmNpO)

Congrats to the Graduates.

And especial Congrats...to all the conservative kids who managed to resist all the liberal indoctrination and remain conservative, despite all the constant propaganda.

Posted by: wheatie at May 10, 2014 03:29 PM (l/M30)

40 My eldest is graduating from high school this year.

My youngest is graduating HS this year. I'm really bummed because her celebrations will force me to miss NoVaMoMee II, the Depantsening. Oh, and I'm getting old.

Posted by: pep at May 10, 2014 03:29 PM (4nR9/)

41 Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 07:29 PM (DmNpO) Yes, absolutely.

Posted by: grammie winger at May 10, 2014 03:30 PM (oMKp3)

42 "We're all Gay now"

Posted by: Urban Achiever at May 10, 2014 03:32 PM (xtzCY)

43
In many ways, the story of Michael Sam is the story of a young Barack Obama.

IYKWIM.

Posted by: Barack Obama

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at May 10, 2014 03:32 PM (kdS6q)

44 BTH, thanks. Daughter-in-law got her Masters so I'm sure she was able to help him decide. I never wanted college, all I wanted to do was drive truck, which I did for 39 years. No regrets.

Posted by: Fat Freddy's Cat at May 10, 2014 03:33 PM (OsheA)

45 42 "We're all Gay now" Posted by: Urban Achiever at May 10, 2014 07:32 PM (xtzCY) Hot Damn!

Posted by: Barney at May 10, 2014 03:33 PM (0FSuD)

46 What happened to the good old days when you were celebrated for your skill on the field and not what you stick in your ass in the bedroom?

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 10, 2014 03:33 PM (aYJgz)

10...It's bad enough that Islamists have been hounding teachers out of the classroom in the West Midlands...

Posted by: boulder toilet hobo

---------

I couldn't help but notice that the crowds who protested against Condi Rice speaking at Rutgers, were full of women with headgear.

No one has mentioned that the protesters were predominantly muslem...not even Fox.

Posted by: wheatie at May 10, 2014 03:35 PM (l/M30)

48 I was under the impression that MSam suddenly dropped the news on his parents. Are they also included in this ESPN gaypalooza??
Posted by: Soothsayer Â§ at May 10, 2014 07:27 PM (VlefE)
They can celebrate at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at May 10, 2014 03:35 PM (gnKGA)

49 Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 10, 2014 07:33 PM (aYJgz) H8tr

Posted by: grammie winger at May 10, 2014 03:35 PM (oMKp3)

50 He'll get a shot in training camp, the odds are against him making the team, but even on the practice squad, he'd be an "NFL player". They might keep him around for that. Appeasing the gay Mafia is a corporate consideration at every level these days.

Posted by: Lincolntf at May 10, 2014 03:36 PM (ZshNr)

51 @50 That and the U of MO connection.

Posted by: Nip Sip at May 10, 2014 03:39 PM (0FSuD)

52 Rutgers joins the Big-10 this year. Just what we need. First the Penn State Pedos, now Rutgers Flaming Commies.

Posted by: Fat Freddy's Cat at May 10, 2014 03:41 PM (OsheA)

53 Yeah, the U MO in-State connection might have been a factor. Carlos Fields Jr, a linebacker from the local D2 did not get drafted. After free agent signings, training camp, I bet he gets further this year than Sam.

Posted by: Lincolntf at May 10, 2014 03:42 PM (ZshNr)

54 Picking samiam was a mistake. Not because he's a butt pirate but because he declared he was before the draft. Now they can't cut him if he doesn't make it. The ever so tolerant gay mafia will absolutely crush the Rams for caving in to homophobia. Stupid to draft him.

Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at May 10, 2014 03:43 PM (m/9JW)

55 54. I bet Sam the Glam will look fabulous in the pick during boob cancer month

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 10, 2014 03:44 PM (aYJgz)

56 Chowing down on "Archer Farms" Dark Chocolate Espresso trail mix from Target. It's delicious. It's also trail mix like tequila is an energy drink.

Posted by: Lincolntf at May 10, 2014 03:44 PM (ZshNr)

57 54. It's not like the rams are a real team so it's moot point Let the whole damn team go away

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 10, 2014 03:45 PM (aYJgz)

58 56. Tequila is an energy drink Give a bottle to a group a chicks during ladies night out and see what happens Me, I hide when you add my wife + my sisters + patron

Posted by: Navycopjoe at May 10, 2014 03:47 PM (aYJgz)

59 Sam's boyfriend better keep an eye on Trey Wingo from ESPN. That was the most disgusting display of advocacy "journalism" I've ever seen. No doubt Barky put in a call to MSNBC complaining that he can't get that kind of love.

Posted by: weirdflunkyonatablet at May 10, 2014 03:50 PM (m/9JW)

60 I got an e-mail from Amazon with book recommendations. One of them was John B. Lundstrom's "The First South Pacific Campaign", which has just been released in paperback. https://tinyurl.com/kyss6on I was not previously familiar with this book. I do, however, have a copy of his "The First Team". So naturally, I went online and bought a used hardcover for $70. And I got off easy.

Posted by: rickl at May 10, 2014 03:56 PM (sdi6R)

61 Most butt hurt Reggie.

Posted by: Nip Sip at May 10, 2014 04:05 PM (0FSuD)

62 Is there a thread to congratulate Chelsea (nee Clinton) on getting her PhD in "WORLD GOVERNANCE" from Cambridge Univ. in England? Mom and Dad were both there (the Hill 'n Bill duo) and they appeared to be feeling pretty good about themselves. Probably will be posting some selfies on the internet tonight.

Posted by: BarneyOffal at May 10, 2014 04:31 PM (CDFXa)

63 Correction to 62 above: It was Oxford not Cambridge where the much-admired, young scholar and celebrity, Chelsea, got her PhD.

Posted by: BarneyOffal at May 10, 2014 04:48 PM (CDFXa)

64 My almamater THE CITADEL commissioned 158 officers today 2nd only to The Citadel of the North (West Point) and That Boat School (Annapolis). GO DAWGS!

Posted by: ElCid at May 10, 2014 05:39 PM (wLCw+)

65 Thank you, Dave, on behalf of Rocketboy, my oldest who is graduating from HS. Plans on majoring in aerospace engineering at Missouri S&T.

Posted by: roamingfirehydrant at May 10, 2014 05:46 PM (DA2Hm)

66 Animal House has taken over the number two slot. it will be interesting to see how the votes distribute next time when the number of movies are pared down.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 05:51 PM (DmNpO)

67 Oops! Wrong thread. Sorry.

Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 10, 2014 05:51 PM (DmNpO)

68 Thanks, Dave. Eldest is graduating from Collette next week. Sadly, she pretended to be "libertarian" for a while to appease us, but recently it's become clear that she's gone over to the stupid side. Although, she thinks climate change scaremongering is a lot of bollocks, so some hope there.

Posted by: Gem at May 10, 2014 07:52 PM (zw+pb)

69 Collette? Auto correct fail.

Posted by: Gem at May 10, 2014 07:52 PM (zw+pb)

70 Flipped through my son's senior year book with him last night.Biggest club at the school... by far.... Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Posted by: Gregory of Yardale at May 11, 2014 06:27 AM (NcfHW)

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