March 25, 2014

Harry Reid Blinks, Will Remove IMF Language From Ukraine Bill
— DrewM

I blame the Koch brothers.

Senate Democrats on Tuesday dropped their demands that International Monetary Fund reforms be included in a Ukraine aid package.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced the change, saying he wanted to ensure that Congress could pass the package quickly.

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“As much as I think a majority of the Senate would like to have gotten that done with IMF in it, it was headed to nowhere in the House,” Reid said.

Reid acknowledged the White House was not happy with the decision.

“Of course, they’re disappointed. We have to get IMF reformed but we can’t hold up the other [parts of the legislation],” he said.

In case you missed it earlier, I blogged about why the IMF language was a deal breaker for Senate conservatives (well, most of them anyway) and House Republicans.

The highlights:

-The Obama administration negotiated changes to the IMF management rules would have weakened US control, while empowering developing countries.

-Potentially exposed the US to greater exposure when new bailouts are needed.

-Taken money from the US Army and Navy budgets to pay for new IMF spending.

Now, all of these things may still happen but the House GOP is trying to get something in return, a delay in Obama's anti-free speech IRS regulations.

I hope the Republicans who vote with Reid yesterday are feeling proud today.

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1 Oneth?

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 12:26 PM (0HooB)

2 I'll fetch the others from the reindeer testicle thread.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 12:26 PM (0HooB)

3 Harry Reid read about the reindeer herdswomen and got squemmish.

Posted by: fluffy at March 25, 2014 12:27 PM (Ua6T/)

4 Oh no! This will not end well for us.

Posted by: kids in Searchlight, NV tonight at March 25, 2014 12:28 PM (08jH8)

5 So then the money from the Military is out also?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 12:28 PM (t3UFN)

6 You use that word "reform."  I do not think it means what you think it means.

Posted by: Inigo Montoya at March 25, 2014 12:29 PM (8ZskC)

7 Wait.... taking MORE money from the Army and Navy??? Wow.... just.... wow..

Posted by: Romeo13 at March 25, 2014 12:29 PM (84gbM)

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

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 12:29 PM (PYAXX)

9 I can't rhyme proper without a subsidy.

Posted by: cowboy poet at March 25, 2014 12:29 PM (Ua6T/)

10 Now, all of these things may still happen but the House GOP is trying to get something in return, a delay in Obama's anti-free speech IRS regulations. I hope the House has the balls to stop us giving up control of teh Intarwebz.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 12:29 PM (0HooB)

11 A Loas.

Posted by: redenzo at March 25, 2014 12:29 PM (WCnJW)

12 But how are senators from the state of Iowa voting?

Posted by: SH at March 25, 2014 12:30 PM (gmeXX)

13 Wait.... taking MORE money from the Army and Navy??? Wow.... just.... wow.. Posted by: Romeo13 at March 25, 2014 04:29 PM (84gbM) Yup. I commented on this earlier today. When the liberals say they love the Military, they mean they love to loot the Military Budget. They are all lying cock suckers

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 12:31 PM (t3UFN)

14 Taken money from the US Army and Navy budgets to pay for new IMF spending. Wow. What a good idea. Russia going expansionist again. China about teetering on the brink (and having WAY too many unoccupied males). Iran. Let's cut the military budget more.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 12:31 PM (PYAXX)

15 The Obama administration negotiated changes to the IMF management rules would have weakened US control, while empowering developing countries.

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What the fuckity fucking fuck is up with my President???

Posted by: fixerupper at March 25, 2014 12:31 PM (nELVU)

16 Note to self: never, ever, teabag a Scandinavian reindeer herder woman.

Posted by: Insomniac at March 25, 2014 12:31 PM (DrWcr)

17 Potentially exposed the US to greater exposure when new bailouts are needed.

I gave my friend help by giving her help.
I tackled the wookie by tackling her.
I punted the ewok when I punted him.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at March 25, 2014 12:32 PM (qKrH5)

18 15 The Obama administration negotiated changes to the IMF management rules
would have weakened US control, while empowering developing countries.

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What the fuckity fucking fuck is up with my President???

Posted by: fixerupper at March 25, 2014 04:31 PM (nELVU)

 

 

He may be your President, but he ain't mine.

Posted by: Insomniac at March 25, 2014 12:32 PM (DrWcr)

19 Posted by: fixerupper at March 25, 2014 04:31 PM (nELVU) It all makes sense once you realize that TFG really does believe that America is responsible for everything wrong in the world.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 12:32 PM (PYAXX)

20 -Taken money from the US Army and Navy budgets to pay for new IMF spending. --------- If you're in the military, get out.

Posted by: US Army II Corps, Tunisia at March 25, 2014 12:32 PM (Aif/5)

21 I think the GOP should have one upped him. You think IMF reforms are necessary. Let's just get rid of it all together.

Posted by: SH at March 25, 2014 12:32 PM (gmeXX)

22 I hope the Republicans who vote with Reid yesterday are feeling proud today. You think they're scared, they're not the one who has to walk back alone in the dark.

Posted by: Harry Reid at March 25, 2014 12:32 PM (QupBk)

23 America is a downright mean country! Racist, too!

Posted by: Moochelle Obama at March 25, 2014 12:33 PM (DrWcr)

24 Russia going expansionist again. China about teetering on the brink (and having WAY too many unoccupied males). Iran. Let's cut the military budget more. Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 04:31 PM (PYAXX) And obama was bragging about it at the G7 Fucikin idiot

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 12:33 PM (t3UFN)

25 I can't rhyme proper without a subsidy.

Are you employed?  If so, you don't have time for poetry.  Quit your job for proper poetry making.

Posted by: bonhomme[/i][/b][/i][/b][/s][/s] at March 25, 2014 12:34 PM (qKrH5)

26 Taken money from the US Army and Navy budgets to pay for new IMF spending. --------- If you're in the military, get out. Posted by: US Army II Corps, Tunisia at March 25, 2014 04:32 PM (Aif/5) Can't afford to. Need the Tricare

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 12:34 PM (t3UFN)

27 Wha wha wha what's a uuuuu......uuuuu....crane?

Posted by: Foster Brooks at March 25, 2014 12:34 PM (7v8o1)

28 So wait -- the GOP is hoping to trade permanent, fundamental, transformative changes to the IMF for a temporary delay of some IRS regs? Politics, how does it work?

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at March 25, 2014 12:34 PM (ZPrif)

29 I potentially exposed myself once.

Posted by: Dang at March 25, 2014 12:34 PM (MNq6o)

30 He may be your President, but he ain't mine. *bangs pots, blows whistle and points at nic*

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 12:34 PM (0HooB)

31 I was confused as to why The Searchlight Strangler would want to include desperately needed reforms to the IMF. Oh. Those are "reforms". Hmmm. Maybe I'll give this constantly presuming the worst of everything ever thingy a go.

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD/Orion Death Star 2016 at March 25, 2014 12:35 PM (VtjlW)

32 Wait.... taking MORE money from the Army and Navy??? Well if that don't just chew reindeer balls.

Posted by: rickb223 at March 25, 2014 12:35 PM (uVkIH)

33 I wouldn't enlist now for all the macerated testicles in Scandinavia.

Posted by: Lincolntf at March 25, 2014 12:35 PM (ZshNr)

34 I can't rhyme proper without a subsidy. Posted by: cowboy poet

Can you stick a yam up your butt on stage for a grant?

Posted by: The National Endowment for the Arts at March 25, 2014 12:36 PM (MNq6o)

35

"...we can’t hold up the other [parts of the legislation],” he said."...

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We've got money to blow.

Posted by: wth at March 25, 2014 12:36 PM (wAQA5)

36 Hey Harry !!!   ARGO  !!!

Posted by: Jimmy Carter at March 25, 2014 12:36 PM (e8kgV)

37
"the House GOP is trying to get something in return, a delay in Obama's anti-free speech IRS regulations."





Oh, I see someone already got to you guys first. Never mind.

Posted by: A Female Laplander Reindeer Castrator

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 25, 2014 12:36 PM (kdS6q)

38 Fuck you, Baraka Hussein Obama Sotero.  Fuck you!  You can eat  my shit too.

Posted by: Soona at March 25, 2014 12:36 PM (qHaC/)

39 Hmmm. Maybe I'll give this constantly presuming the worst of everything ever thingy a go. I only have two problems with my cynicism. 1- I'm rarely surprised. 2- It's sometimes insufficient.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 12:36 PM (PYAXX)

40 Yes... under the Obama Administrations enlightened approach to Warfare... We in the US Navy will be cancelling all of our Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, and replacing them with the New IMF system!

Posted by: Admiral Lefty Leftowski, USN at March 25, 2014 12:37 PM (84gbM)

41 The IMF doesn't need reform nearly as badly as the US Government needs a seven day enema.

Posted by: maddogg at March 25, 2014 12:37 PM (xWW96)

42 Well if that don't just chew reindeer balls. And a meme is born. They're so cute when they're little...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 12:37 PM (0HooB)

43 42 Well if that don't just chew reindeer balls.

And a meme is born.

They're so cute when they're little...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at March 25, 2014 04:37 PM (0HooB)

 

 

That one needs to be smothered in the crib.

Posted by: Insomniac at March 25, 2014 12:37 PM (DrWcr)

44 Re: The IMF Burn it down. Scatter the stones. Salt the earth where it stood.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 12:37 PM (PYAXX)

45

>>> I hope the Republicans who vote with Reid yesterday are feeling proud today.

Ferreting out weasels is always good.

>>> Now, all of these things may still happen but the House GOP is trying to get something in return, a delay in Obama's anti-free speech IRS regulations.

Can the House, apparently full of controlled Koch-heads, also put language in the bill that lets us keeps the internetz ours? Because bipartisanship!


Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 12:37 PM (BF+2f)

46 Can't afford to. Need the Tricare Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 04:34 PM (t3UFN) USN Son is trying to hold out long enough to get his GI bill....

Posted by: Romeo13 at March 25, 2014 12:38 PM (84gbM)

47 Tie it down Chew it's nuts off Make it pull a sleigh

Posted by: Lincolntf at March 25, 2014 12:38 PM (ZshNr)

48 Can you stick a yam up your butt on stage for a grant?
Can I leave my goat roper boots on?

Posted by: cowboy performance artist at March 25, 2014 12:39 PM (Ua6T/)

49
..... oh.... I thought you said "masticate".

My bad....

Posted by: Laplander Reindeer Castrator at March 25, 2014 12:39 PM (nELVU)

50 "I hope the Republicans who vote with Reid yesterday are feeling proud today." Good one, Drew. They should all punch themselves in the face.

Posted by: Seems legit at March 25, 2014 12:39 PM (A98Xu)

51 44 Re: The IMF

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

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 04:37 PM (PYAXX)

 

Hey!  That's uncalled for!

Posted by: Ethan Hunt and Jim Phelps at March 25, 2014 12:39 PM (DrWcr)

52 You think they're scared, they're not the one who has to walk back alone in the dark. Posted by: Harry Reid at March 25, 2014 04:32 PM (QupBk)

You say that like it's a bad thing...

Posted by: Staten Island clown at March 25, 2014 12:39 PM (BF+2f)

53 If the GOP was only looking for a temp delay in exchange for permanent IMF changes ... that sounds like the GOP was only looking for a fig leaf and some cover so they could pretend they opposed the IMF changes.

Posted by: Flatbush Joe at March 25, 2014 12:40 PM (ZPrif)

54 And you wonder why I keep insisting R turnout will be historically low in November. Tsunami, my ass.

Posted by: Soothsayer, Lesbian Outreach Coordinator at March 25, 2014 12:40 PM (HGVmj)

55 USN Son is trying to hold out long enough to get his GI bill.... Posted by: Romeo13 at March 25, 2014 04:38 PM (84gbM) Yup we are all in for different reasons. I do enjoy what i do and who I serve with mostly. But bottom line: The Military will use you, so you should also use the Military

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 12:40 PM (t3UFN)

56 Can you stick a yam up your butt on stage for a grant?

Posted by: The National Endowment for the Arts at March 25, 2014 04:36 PM (MNq6o)

 

 

Head down to the Folsom Street Fair.  They'll do it for free.

Posted by: Insomniac at March 25, 2014 12:40 PM (DrWcr)

57 Come on, DrewM, you can do it- as much as it might pain you, you're allowed to give the GOP some credit for getting the IMF language stripped.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 12:40 PM (SY2Kh)

58 I hope the Republicans who vote with Reid yesterday are feeling proud today.

And all the obscure greedy blue states who elected them should be banned from the POTUS nominee process!

/did I do that right?

Posted by: HR at March 25, 2014 12:41 PM (ZKzrr)

59 I guess they are both macerated and masticated. I think I meant to say masticated. No way to know now.

Posted by: Lincolntf at March 25, 2014 12:41 PM (ZshNr)

60 Tie it down Chew it's nuts off Make it pull a sleigh
Sneak up it the early morn So none can get away!

Posted by: cowboy performance artist at March 25, 2014 12:41 PM (Ua6T/)

61 Now, all of these things may still happen but the House GOP is trying to get something in return, a delay in Obama's anti-free speech IRS regulations.



They don't need to do shit with Obama for that.  Just go get a good judge for an injunction and then sue the shit out of him because those are plainly unconstitutional.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at March 25, 2014 12:42 PM (T2V/1)

62 So, you want my wallet. And I want you to stop hitting me. Here's my offer. I give you my wallet, and you agree to stop hitting me for a week? No? Ok, How about for a day? Still no, eh. 4 hours? Ok, it's a deal!

Posted by: GOP Brain Trust at March 25, 2014 12:43 PM (ZPrif)

63 Burma Shave.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 12:43 PM (0HooB)

64 Political theater is all fun and games until they cut funding for one of the the few things the Constitution says we should pay for.

Posted by: Seems legit at March 25, 2014 12:43 PM (A98Xu)

65 There is a young cowboy, he lives on the range His horse and his cattle are his only companions Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Posted by: toby928© tries cowboy poetry at March 25, 2014 12:43 PM (QupBk)

66
Those repub estab yes votes show what shameless hacks they are.

Posted by: Guy Mohawk at March 25, 2014 12:43 PM (0Kobm)

67 Republicans 2014 Vote For Us Because We Gave obama Only 50% of Everything he Wanted

Posted by: Soothsayer, Lesbian Outreach Coordinator at March 25, 2014 12:44 PM (HGVmj)

68 Roses are red, Violets are blue. Sure glad I'm not a reindeer, How about you?

Posted by: Lincolntf at March 25, 2014 12:44 PM (ZshNr)

69 This is just a regional story.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at March 25, 2014 12:44 PM (Dwehj)

70 64 So, you want my wallet. And I want you to stop hitting me.

Here's my offer. I give you my wallet, and you agree to stop hitting me for a week? No? Ok, How about for a day? Still no, eh.

4 hours? Ok, it's a deal!

Posted by: GOP Brain Trust at March 25, 2014 04:43 PM (ZPrif)

 

Better idea: shoot the fucker, and keep your wallet.  Oh wait, that would require a modicum of balls.  Never mind.

Posted by: Insomniac at March 25, 2014 12:45 PM (DrWcr)

71 The GOP will get credit for nothing, and like it!

Posted by: Seems legit at March 25, 2014 12:45 PM (A98Xu)

72 These are not the votes you're looking for.

Posted by: Jedi Ron Johnson at March 25, 2014 12:45 PM (kXmMT)

73 Tie it down Chew it's nuts off Make it pull a sleigh
Jingle Bells will never be the same again.

Posted by: fluffy at March 25, 2014 12:45 PM (Ua6T/)

74 "Now, all of these things may still happen but the House GOP is trying to get something in return, a delay in Obama's anti-free speech IRS regulations."

Wait, what?

Something _in return_?

Well, bully bravo whoopee hurrah for that, but the GOP had better make sure they're actually going to get a tangible something, and not an empty promise that will then be cynically reneged upon. Which is the the stock in trade of Democrats in the Obama era.

And that's not new. Obama is a particularly aggressive player of that game, but examples go back decades. For example, I note that Chris Matthews has a new hack book out about his old mentor Tip O'Neill's relationship with Ronald Reagan, subtitled "When Politics Worked".

What Matthews is pushing is a gauzy bit of historical revisionism. Politics sure worked during the Reagan years. Worked to the benefit of the Democrats. Because Reagan was a man of his word, and O'Neill and his crew were not. Simple as that. And, sadly, Reagan got rooked time and again after striking gentlemanly handshake deals with Democrats who weren't gentlemen and who had their fingers crossed behind their backs as they shook hands.

-- S&L deregulation. Reagan wanted deregulation, but did not want the risk of the S&Ls retaining their federally guaranteed loans. Democrats said, "We'll pass dereg right now and fix the guarantee issue later on," and Reagan assented. The Democrats never got rid of the guarantee. What ended up being guaranteed was the largest taxpayer funded business bailout in history up to that point.

-- 1983's TEFRA tax package. Reagan and O'Neill agreed to a deal in which Reagan would sign on to a fat package of tax hikes, in exchange for O'Neill enacting $3 in spending cuts for every $1 of new taxes. As Reagan later ruefully noted, "the Democrats reneged on their pledge and we never got those cuts".

-- Amnesty. Remember how there was going to be one and only one amnesty and never another one ever again? Because the border would be secured by new funding to be passed after the amnesty became law? Reagan bit down on that bait, signed the amnesty, and then after that, Democrats predictably killed every single border security upgrade in committee on the Hill. Because more Democrats, dummy.

So, why wouldn't Democrats look back fondly on the Reagan-O'Neill years? They were racking up win after win after win by pure distilled treachery, and getting away with it.

Let us not get roped in by that nonsense yet again.

Posted by: torquewrench at March 25, 2014 12:46 PM (noWW6)

75 Jingle Bells will never be the same again.

Posted by: fluffy at March 25, 2014 04:45 PM (Ua6T/)

 

 

Neither will Rudolph.

Posted by: Insomniac at March 25, 2014 12:46 PM (DrWcr)

76 Pair the cuts with the Top Gun instructor talking about emphasis on social engineering over training and I think I've heard this story before.

Posted by: TF Smith at March 25, 2014 12:47 PM (Aif/5)

77 So, why wouldn't Democrats look back fondly on the Reagan-O'Neill years? They were racking up win after win after win by pure distilled treachery, and getting away with it. Let us not get roped in by that nonsense yet again. Posted by: torquewrench at March 25, 2014 04:46 PM (noWW6) Yes, and Amen.

Posted by: Seems legit at March 25, 2014 12:48 PM (A98Xu)

78 But Tip and the Gipper drank beer together.Not.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot Jr. at March 25, 2014 12:48 PM (XeVA7)

79 26 Taken money from the US Army and Navy budgets to pay for new IMF spending. --------- If you're in the military, get out. Posted by: US Army II Corps, Tunisia at March 25, 2014 04:32 PM (Aif/5) Can't afford to. Need the Tricare Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 04:34 PM (t3UFN) ************** Well once you are on Tricare for Life you need to find doctors that accept Medicare first. Good luck with that.

Posted by: tasker at March 25, 2014 12:48 PM (RJMhd)

80 IOW I don't know if the medical benefits are worth as much any more.

Posted by: tasker at March 25, 2014 12:49 PM (RJMhd)

81  Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
Sure glad I'm not a reindeer,
How about you?

Posted by: Lincolntf at March 25, 2014 04:44 PM (ZshNr)

 

 

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Roses are red,

Your balls are blue.

They came for the reindeer,

But settled for you.

Posted by: Soona at March 25, 2014 12:49 PM (qHaC/)

82 Mark Kirk, the Gabbie Giffords of Illinois, won't campaign for the R senatorial nominee in the state because it would ruin his relationship with Dick Durbin, the guy that compared our servicemen to Nazis. Wonder why RINO is used as a perjorative?

Posted by: ejo at March 25, 2014 12:50 PM (GXvSO)

83 Well once you are on Tricare for Life you need to find doctors that accept Medicare first. Good luck with that. Posted by: tasker at March 25, 2014 04:48 PM (RJMhd) I'll never be able to retire with 20

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 12:51 PM (t3UFN)

84 Personally, I find Harry extremely annoying, But you'll never find a truer commie.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at March 25, 2014 12:52 PM (Dwehj)

85 Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I chose to have my balls chewed on by a female reindeer, that has made all the difference.

Posted by: Lincolntf at March 25, 2014 12:52 PM (ZshNr)

86 Police say a man walked out of a New Jersey prison after serving 15 years for robbing a children's shoe store, headed straight back to the same shop and robbed it again. In 1999, 25-year-old Christopher Miller was arrested after he forced employees into the back room of the Stride Rite shoe store on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, tied them up and fled with cash. After a 15-year sentence, Miller was released on Friday from South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton. Police say Miller, now 40, took a bus from Atlantic City to Toms River on Saturday, and went to the same shoe store. Well he is either an idiot or has style. Depending on how you look at it

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 12:52 PM (t3UFN)

87 >>> "If you're in the military, get out."

"Can't afford to. Need the Tricare"

Clock's ticking on the date when Upchuck Hagel is going to announce that everyone on Tricare is getting dumped into the Obamacare exchanges.

They've got to get the Obamacare numbers up. They've tried every imaginable card trick with regard to civilian enrollment. And they've got absolutely no compunction about fucking over service members who serve for reasons that they find personally incomprehensible (remember "all this for a flag?" from Mooch).

Mark my words, it's coming.

Posted by: torquewrench at March 25, 2014 12:53 PM (noWW6)

88 Yes, but are the carbon taxes still intact?

Posted by: Paul Krugman, fmr Exon advisor [/i][/b] at March 25, 2014 12:53 PM (wMsSu)

89 Drat. My comma ate my period.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at March 25, 2014 12:54 PM (Dwehj)

90 Well he is either an idiot or has style. Depending on how you look at it Either that or he has OCD.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 12:54 PM (0HooB)

91 The horse-trading was never intended to become public. If Democrats agreed to the delay, they would quietly add language to the Federal Register officially delaying the IRS rules for a year while Republicans compromised on the IMF language. The two issues were not supposed to be publicly connected, sources familiar with the negotiations say.

Posted by: Yosemite Sam at March 25, 2014 12:54 PM (e8kgV)

92 "Mark Kirk, the Gabbie Giffords of Illinois, won't campaign for the R senatorial nominee in the state because it would ruin his relationship with Dick Durbin, the guy that compared our servicemen to Nazis. Wonder why RINO is used as a perjorative?"

It's not pejorative to us. It's a badge worn with quiet pride.

Posted by: The Permanent Bipartisan Fusion Party at March 25, 2014 12:54 PM (noWW6)

93 Tell your comma to call me.

Posted by: Sandra Fluke at March 25, 2014 12:55 PM (ZshNr)

94 EXCLUSIVE–RAND PAUL: OBAMA CUTTING TOMAHAWK MISSILE MAKES NO SENSE, LEAVES REAL WASTE UNTOUCHED Breitbart I'll give Rand Paul credit for this one

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 12:55 PM (t3UFN)

95 Drat. My comma ate my period.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at March 25, 2014 04:54 PM (Dwehj)


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Lucky You....

Posted by: Reindeer Scrotums Union Local #456 at March 25, 2014 12:55 PM (nELVU)

96 Freaking blizzard outside.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 12:55 PM (aDwsi)

97 Clock's ticking on the date when Upchuck Hagel is going to announce that everyone on Tricare is getting dumped into the Obamacare exchanges. They've got to get the Obamacare numbers up. They've tried every imaginable card trick with regard to civilian enrollment. And they've got absolutely no compunction about fucking over service members who serve for reasons that they find personally incomprehensible (remember "all this for a flag?" from Mooch). Mark my words, it's coming. Posted by: torquewrench at March 25, 2014 04:53 PM (noWW6) I have no doubt and have been saying that for over A year here.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 12:56 PM (t3UFN)

98 Drat. My comma ate my period. Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at March 25, 2014 04:54 PM (Dwehj) _________________ Gross

Posted by: Truck Monkey at March 25, 2014 12:56 PM (32Ze2)

99 Mike, you got all of my snow. Rain finally ending here.

Posted by: NCKate at March 25, 2014 12:56 PM (y7PFk)

100 Everybody lurvs me.

Posted by: Dunkin' Dickie Turbin at March 25, 2014 12:56 PM (Dwehj)

101 Cold, cloudy, no precip at the moment in Winston.

Posted by: Lincolntf at March 25, 2014 12:57 PM (ZshNr)

102 Well he is either an idiot or has style. Depending on how you look at it

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 04:52 PM (t3UFN)

*

3 Hots, a cot and FREE O'care.  Think I'll knock off the pizzeria on the way home.

60hrs of work a week?? I'm a sucker.


 


Posted by: dananjcon at March 25, 2014 12:57 PM (NpXoL)

103 ESPN says Bills owner Wilson died. For years people have said Buffalo Bills would move to Toronto after Wilson died. Guess we'll see now.

Posted by: Costanza Defense at March 25, 2014 12:58 PM (ZPrif)

104 Police say Miller, now 40, took a bus from Atlantic City to Toms River on Saturday, and went to the same shoe store. Well he is either an idiot or has style. Depending on how you look at it Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 04:52 PM (t3UFN)

Idiot. I like Rand Paul, a lot, but I dislike his stance of being in favor of letting ex-cons get their voting rights back after a prison stint. Criminals like these just reaffirm my position.

Who do you think this guy would vote for, if he could? Scratch that, he probably is already.

Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 12:58 PM (BF+2f)

105 “Republicans objected to moving forward with this aid package in order to protect the ability of the Koch brothers and other GOP donors to hide behind shadowy front groups — groups that spend millions on misleading political attack ads,” Reid said on the Senate floor on Monday. “Republicans objected to moving forward with this aid package unless Democrats agreed to allow the Kochs and billionaires like them to continue to anonymously spend millions trying to buy America’s democracy. It’s hard to believe, but that’s the truth.”

Posted by: Hank Johnson at March 25, 2014 12:58 PM (e8kgV)

106 86 Well once you are on Tricare for Life you need to find doctors that accept Medicare first. Good luck with that. Posted by: tasker at March 25, 2014 04:48 PM (RJMhd) I'll never be able to retire with 20 Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 04:51 PM (t3UFN) *********** My Dad did 28 years. Bronze Star. Got treated like a gawd damn charity case by his doctor that just retired. Having trouble finding a doc to take my parents now. Anyways. I'm off to go de-nut something.

Posted by: tasker at March 25, 2014 12:58 PM (RJMhd)

107 Every time I think we (as represented by our elected leaders) have sunk about as low as we can go, the establishment politicians amaze me yet again. I am more convinced than ever that we need to bring back horsewhipping in the public square, at least for politicians.

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 01:00 PM (o3MSL)

108 Obama is quite upset that his "fundamental change" is getting pushback.

I suggest he take another vacation to settle down.

Posted by: AnonymousDrivel at March 25, 2014 01:00 PM (1CroS)

109 I've never seen a reindeer gelded And never hope to see one But if I ever see a reindeer gelded I rather see than be one

Posted by: Ogden Gnash at March 25, 2014 01:00 PM (aDwsi)

110 112 I've never seen a reindeer gelded
And never hope to see one
But if I ever see a reindeer gelded
I rather see than be one

Posted by: Ogden Gnash at March 25, 2014 05:00 PM (aDwsi)

 

 

*golf clap*

Posted by: Insomniac at March 25, 2014 01:01 PM (DrWcr)

111 I'm off to go de-nut something. Posted by: tasker at March 25, 2014 04:58 PM (RJMhd) *shoves dental floss through USB port for you*

Posted by: alexthechick - SMOD/Orion Death Star 2016 at March 25, 2014 01:01 PM (VtjlW)

112
♪ Reindeer got gummed over by my grandma.... ♫

Posted by: fixerupper at March 25, 2014 01:01 PM (nELVU)

113

I am more convinced than ever that we need to bring back horsewhipping in the public square, at least for politicians.

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 05:00 PM (o3MSL)

Stocks and Pillories; no school like the old school!. Right at the base of the Capitol where the leaders with the cushiest offices and the best views can see.

Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 01:02 PM (BF+2f)

114 “Republicans objected to moving forward with this aid package in order to protect the ability of the Koch brothers and other GOP donors to hide behind shadowy front groups — groups that spend millions on misleading political attack ads,” Reid said on the Senate floor on Monday. But the anti-Christ George Soros is just as pure as the driven snow, isn't he, Hairy? Hairy?

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 01:02 PM (0HooB)

115 "I like Rand Paul, a lot, but I dislike his stance of being in favor of letting ex-cons get their voting rights back after a prison stint. Criminals like these just reaffirm my position."

Oh crap. Really?

::: dejectedly adjusts assessment of Rand down a few dozen notches :::

Am put in mind of Bob McDonnell in Virginia. A big proponent of felon voting rights. Restored the voting rights to enough felons to provide more than a slim margin of victory for a Democrat to succeed him in office. Absolutely brilliant work there.

Posted by: torquewrench at March 25, 2014 01:02 PM (noWW6)

116 Why do I suddenly have this dread feeling that a germy Ace is going to come roaring into the thread all angry about stuff? What a weird sensation.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at March 25, 2014 01:02 PM (oFCZn)

117 Idiots on TV against Hobby Lobby outside the Supremes: Idiots ugly and obsence

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 01:02 PM (t3UFN)

118 108 - Just a reminder: Koch Bros., #59 on the list http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/list.php

Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 01:03 PM (aDwsi)

119 Aaarrrrgh! Koch Brothers!!11!!

Posted by: Dunkin' Dickie Turbin at March 25, 2014 01:04 PM (Dwehj)

120 ♪ Reindeer got gummed over by my grandma.... ♫ At the old folks home one Christmas Eve,

Posted by: rickb223 at March 25, 2014 01:04 PM (uVkIH)

121

 Â“Republicans objected to moving forward with this aid package in order to protect the ability of the Koch brothers and other GOP donors to hide behind shadowy front groups — groups that spend millions on misleading political attack ads,” Reid said on the Senate floor on Monday. “Republicans objected to moving forward with this aid package unless Democrats agreed to allow the Kochs and billionaires like them to continue to anonymously spend millions trying to buy AmericaÂ’s democracy. ItÂ’s hard to believe, but thatÂ’s the truth.”

 

 

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What an evil, shriveled little kid-killer Reid is.  I hope his dementia gives him real agonizing pain.

Posted by: Soona at March 25, 2014 01:05 PM (qHaC/)

122 Did McDonnell restore voting rights for the Democrat's large felon voting bloc before or after Eric Holder had started to investigate him? Was he trying to buy leniency from Holder and Obama?

Posted by: Costanza Defense at March 25, 2014 01:05 PM (ZPrif)

123 " Freaking blizzard outside." I read that as "F'ing" Blizzard (I didn't have my glasses on) and I was about to remark that I hope that doesn't lead to frostbite, Mike. ;^) It didn't sound like language you'd use about the weather, but it has been a long winter. Sorry; Let's hope it's the last gasp of Winter.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 01:05 PM (XyM/Y)

124 I like the idea of continually asking if Hairy Reid has dementia. "But he says such crazy things!"

Posted by: Seems legit at March 25, 2014 01:06 PM (A98Xu)

125 Taken money from the US Army and Navy budgets to pay for new IMF spending. It's like when your neighbors' house is on fire and he needs to borrow your garden hose.

Posted by: Franklin Delano Obama at March 25, 2014 01:06 PM (Oej64)

126 Every time I think we (as represented by our elected leaders) have sunk about as low as we can go, the establishment politicians amaze me yet again. There isn't a gorram one of them doing what I want done. Not. One. I have no representation in my own government.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 01:06 PM (0HooB)

127 I see all this noise about the Koch brothers as a huge sign of Dem weakness. No one even knows who the hell this two people are and most people don't give a shit even if they do. It's just a bullshit silly distraction so the Dem politicos can point and roar when they get their asses slapped in November. Better to have someone else to blame then admit they're all a bunch of fucking pukes and shit eaters.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at March 25, 2014 01:07 PM (oFCZn)

128 There isn't a gorram one of them doing what I want done. Not. One. I have no representation in my own government. Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at March 25, 2014 05:06 PM (0HooB) You also have no standing!

Posted by: John Roberts at March 25, 2014 01:07 PM (oFCZn)

129 126 " Freaking blizzard outside." I read that as "F'ing" Blizzard (I didn't have my glasses on) and I was about to remark that I hope that doesn't lead to frostbite, Mike. ;^) It didn't sound like language you'd use about the weather, but it has been a long winter. Sorry; Let's hope it's the last gasp of Winter. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 05:05 PM (XyM/Y) I know, right? I woke up to an inch this AM. Melted, though..

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 01:08 PM (Oej64)

130 So these IMF reforms, they include the USA in the EU system wide "opt in" section? The newly published one where the central banks can seize up to 10% of all depositors' money to float the system? By all means, vote for that if you can get a slight delay in sanctioned unconstitutional acts by the IRS. Then go home and murder your children for Satan.

Posted by: Daybrother--Not that I'm bitter or anything at March 25, 2014 01:08 PM (7sdJj)

131 It is much happy you give! Our plight not respected by humans. Everyone a whale-humper nobody care about Tikka! They give the nut chewing to us, it is true! We fight, we complain, we pretty docile by nature, it no go far. Help us! Do what is a 5k or something. Wear the ribbon in remembers of balls chewed and lost forever. Thank you, Ace of Morons, for bringing us attention to the world.

Posted by: Tikka the Finnish Reindeer at March 25, 2014 01:08 PM (ZshNr)

132 I know, right? I woke up to an inch this AM. Melted, though..

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 05:08 PM (Oej64)

 

*resisting joke about morning wood*

Posted by: Insomniac at March 25, 2014 01:09 PM (DrWcr)

133 I saw a small bunny With twigs up her ass, I said That ain't funny, You should really try grass.

Posted by: Cowboy Ron at March 25, 2014 01:11 PM (DrC22)

134 *resisting joke about morning wood* Posted by: Insomniac at March 25, 2014 05:09 PM (DrWcr) *wipes beer off monitor*

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 01:12 PM (Oej64)

135 The Koch brothers had aliens implant the mothership in my uterus while I was sleeping.

Posted by: Sandra Flook at March 25, 2014 01:12 PM (Dwehj)

136 Fenelon : Kind thoughts are always appreciated. I do, in moments of weakness, occasionally revert to vulgar expressions. I assign it to 5 year's association with the military where it was the lingua franca. Sort of the Esperanto of the Service. The only language commonly understood. I fear that in senility, I may reveal to my keepers a side of my psyche that they are not prepared for. As to the snow and wind, people here will be complaining about the heat in no time at all.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 01:12 PM (aDwsi)

137

Posted by: torquewrench at March 25, 2014 05:02 PM (noWW6)


Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but yeah.

http://tinyurl.com/nvtrbyz

He's still one of my top candidates for pres in 2014 though, despite that. But having the same stance as Eric Holder on something would give ME the heebie-jeebies. Though Rand is pushing non-violent felons only, whereas Holder wants it to be all felons, no matter what they did. Because of course.





Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 01:13 PM (BF+2f)

138 Well, elaborate suicide has been my theory since early on. Now a friend of the pilot says the pilot was distraught about his crumbling family life and might have taken one last joy ride where he could fly crazy, do things he'd only done in a simulator, then set sail to the deep ocean till the fuel ran out. Nine News Australia ‏@9NewsAUS Pilot was 'in no state of mind to fly': friend http://bit.ly/1do3Cpm

Posted by: Costanza Defense at March 25, 2014 01:13 PM (ZPrif)

139 A Massachusetts judge ruled Tuesday that the Connecticut teen in the middle of a contentious custody battle between her parents and the state will remain in “permanent” custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, according to the Boston Globe. With this ruling by Boston juvenile court Judge Joseph Johnson that Justina Pelletier remain in “permanent” custody of the state agency, it will be up to the DCF to decide if and when the 15-year-old will be returned to her parents custody. Disgusting. This is disgusting. Well back to Court

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 01:13 PM (t3UFN)

140 Harry Reid is not the Anti Christ. He's not charismatic enough for that nor a world leader. I don't know that there is one anti Christ although there are numerous people against or anti Christ. i don't know what his religious beliefs are in actuality. I know he's technically a Mormon, He is however, a bully, a liar and corrupt. Yet another politician who needs the fruit of the Sprit and Christ within.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 01:14 PM (XyM/Y)

141 98Z - What is your location?

Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 01:14 PM (aDwsi)

142 Article 5. be sure to make the term limits under 12 years.

Posted by: Bob from table9 at March 25, 2014 01:16 PM (jsa6I)

143

My candle burns at both ends

 

Ah, fuck it.  I'm done with this poetry shit.

Posted by: Emily Dickerson at March 25, 2014 01:16 PM (qHaC/)

144 I never thought Harry Reid was the anti-Christ. He's too fucking stupid for one thing. He's more like a shit stain.

Posted by: John Roberts at March 25, 2014 01:16 PM (oFCZn)

145

I've suspected for a long time that the IMF is just a money-laundering scheme...for corrupt politicians.

 

Loan money to foreign businesses --> Businesses go bankrupt --> Money goes ::poof:: --> No one ever tracks where it went. 

 

 

 

Posted by: wheatie at March 25, 2014 01:16 PM (De5Op)

146  Yet another politician who needs the fruit of the Sprit and Christ within.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 05:14 PM (XyM/Y)

 

 

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He needs the toe of my boot within.

Posted by: Soona at March 25, 2014 01:18 PM (qHaC/)

147 I do, in moments of weakness, occasionally revert to vulgar expressions. We all do that, Mike. I do it when I hit my shin hard on the sofa when I'm going to sit down and I was never in the military. ;^) I also have had occasion to do sometimes when talking about politicians who are entirely corrupt and have no concept of service except service to themselves.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 01:19 PM (XyM/Y)

148

Wow, I'm thinking maybe Harry was misquoted or something.  I don't see anything in there about Republicans being the  devil, or wanting to kill orphans and puppies. 

 

Our Harry is mellowing. 

Posted by: BurtTC at March 25, 2014 01:19 PM (TOk1P)

149 He needs the toe of my boot within.

Newsletter, big boy?

Posted by: Sandra Flook at March 25, 2014 01:19 PM (Dwehj)

150 143 Harry Reid is not the Anti Christ. He's not charismatic enough for that nor a world leader. No....not even close. He's a ruthless mafia thug, who gained prominence because there was no one better at ...being a shameless punk, with absolutely no moral center whatsoever. A very lackluster intellect.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 01:20 PM (Oej64)

151 I see all this noise about the Koch brothers as a huge sign of Dem weakness. No one even knows who the hell this two people are and most people don't give a shit even if they do. You're right, but lefty donors to the Dems know who they are, and that's the point- they're pandering to their leftist donor / voter base. The Koch Brothers have been a Very Big Deal to the lefty blogs, and have been for years.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 01:20 PM (SY2Kh)

152 Posted by: Soona at March 25, 2014 05:18 PM (qHaC/) Well, ok. You go for it. ;^) The Holy Spirit can work in a more stealthy manner than you can. :^)

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 01:20 PM (XyM/Y)

153 Harry Reid is not the Anti Christ. I've called George Soros the AC for years, FS. He's done a lot of damage to a lot of people during his life, starting with being a Nazi enabler. He's the Man Who Broke the Bank of England, bringing untold misery to many. He's bragged about setting up shadow governments and actively worked to overthrow formerly stable democratic states in Europe. It was only a matter of time before he set his eyes on us, who he regards as his greatest "prize." If I was president, the very first thing I'd do is have him arrested for treason, seize his assets and perpwalk him to the slammer. I'd shut down his organization and arrest anyone who works for them, too. He's a clear and present danger to the country.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 01:21 PM (0HooB)

154 144 98Z - What is your location? Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 05:14 PM (aDwsi) Southern Illinois. South of Marion.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 01:21 PM (Oej64)

155

147 -

 

Yep, the world is full of little turds  like him  who like diddling children.  Nothing special about  our Harry  in that regard. 

Posted by: BurtTC at March 25, 2014 01:22 PM (TOk1P)

156 Kerry to meet Abbas in Amman in last ditch effort to salvage talks By HERB KEINON, KHALED ABU TOAMEH 03/25/2014 22:29 Abbas tells Arab League Israel would "bury" Kerry framework document; Israeli officials regret Abbas not seeking Arab world support for compromise. kerry better bring his knee pads

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 01:22 PM (t3UFN)

157 Does Reid actually blink?I thought he had a psychotic stare like Hannibal Lecter.

Posted by: steevy at March 25, 2014 01:22 PM (zqvg6)

158 I know he's technically a Mormon, He is however, a bully, a liar and corrupt. Yet another politician who needs the fruit of the Sprit and Christ within. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 05:14 PM (XyM/Y)

I don't know how he justifies his actions to himself, personally. Bearing false witness is kind of one of the big 10 commandments, for Mormons too, yet he was perfectly fine spreading the lie that Mitt Romney cheated on his taxes. And that is kiddie stuff compared to the other slime he has pulled off.

But the man's soul is his own business, is up to him to reconcile things to God one day. I have my own battles to fight; bleaching white Reid's soul is not on my to-do list today, when my own needs a good scrubbing.

Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 01:23 PM (BF+2f)

159 Well, ok. You go for it. ;^) The Holy Spirit can work in a more stealthy manner than you can. :^)

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 05:20 PM (XyM/Y)

 

 

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Well, yeah, you're  right.  It ain't stealthy.  But the message is the same.

Posted by: Soona at March 25, 2014 01:23 PM (qHaC/)

160 Apropos of nothing, Royal Tiger Imports is clearing out some Romanian 7.62X39 at $164.95 per 700 round spam can. http://is.gd/lxSHFb

Posted by: toby928© insists on talking about robots at March 25, 2014 01:23 PM (QupBk)

161 Bills should be about only one thing. Everything else is antidemocratic. And therefore favored by the Democrat Party.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:23 PM (9W+0f)

162 Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at March 25, 2014 05:21 PM (0HooB) I would vote for you. :^) However, Democrats rely on Soros' money as terrible a man as he is. For them, he can do no wrong.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 01:24 PM (XyM/Y)

163

161 -

 

Less Hannibal Lecter, more Jame Gumb. 

Posted by: BurtTC at March 25, 2014 01:24 PM (TOk1P)

164 Oh, and George Soros also thinks he's Jesus Christ. He admitted that in an interview years ago. He's one seriously disturbed POS. Google him, FS. You'd be amazed.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 01:24 PM (0HooB)

165 The IMF does do some good, but it's mostly a band-aid. And part of a corrupt system designed to interact with a whole bunch of other corrupt systems.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:25 PM (9W+0f)

166 Convicted felon and Nazi collaborator George Soros.

Posted by: AoSHQ Stylebook at March 25, 2014 01:25 PM (QupBk)

167 161 Does Reid actually blink?I thought he had a psychotic stare like Hannibal Lecter.
***

Nah. He does that weird nictitating membrane shit that reptiles do.

Posted by: B at March 25, 2014 01:26 PM (6iEQd)

168 Somebody posted the cover of Rolling Stone on Facebook because Kiss is on the cover( first time,believe it or not).The headlines on the cover are Obama vs The Hawks and another Mormon,Gay and finally out or some such.

Posted by: steevy at March 25, 2014 01:26 PM (zqvg6)

169 The Koch Brothers have been a Very Big Deal to the lefty blogs, and have been for years. Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 05:20 PM (SY2Kh) If you have never been and have MOPP 4 capability, go to Democratic Underground sometime. It's 24/7. You can get a very good example of batshit crazy, incredible laziness and leftist retardation.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 01:26 PM (Oej64)

170

What is your location?
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 05:14 PM (aDwsi)

 

Southern Illinois. South of Marion.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 05:21 PM (Oej64)

 

 

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"Calculating". 

Posted by: NSA Garmin GPS at March 25, 2014 01:26 PM (qHaC/)

171 Soros is doing to America what he did for the Jews in WWII.

Posted by: Dr Spank at March 25, 2014 01:26 PM (slXFW)

172 Posted by: Costanza Defense at March 25, 2014 05:13 PM (ZPrif) He would have had the cooperation from the co pilot . Not likely.

Posted by: Piece Not Worn at March 25, 2014 01:26 PM (I3+56)

173 Southern Illinois. South of Marion. Posted by: 98ZJUSMC ------------- It's *supposed* to be snowing in Illinois. It's the midwest. I'm in NC.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 01:26 PM (aDwsi)

174 Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at March 25, 2014 05:21 PM (0HooB)

I agree with everything except your criticism of his financial acumen. He sold short and made a lot of money. That's called capitalism.

But....hang the fucker anyway.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 25, 2014 01:27 PM (QFxY5)

175 Oh, and George Soros also thinks he's Jesus Christ.

He actually said that? Hmm...I'll have to have a fireside chat with that boy.

Posted by: Beelzebub at March 25, 2014 01:27 PM (Dwehj)

176 He would have had the cooperation from the co pilot . Not likely. Hey, that's weird. Does this handkerchief smell like chloroform to you?

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 01:28 PM (PYAXX)

177 There's a character in The Strain,billionaire who brings about a vampire takeover because he wants to live forever.Reminds me of Soros,the vampire kills him instead of giving him eternal life.

Posted by: steevy at March 25, 2014 01:28 PM (zqvg6)

178 OT, Obama using Tony Robbins Team Building techniques to develop esprit de corps among world leaders. Merkel left pouting after Obama told her to quit being so serious, it's only a game. Offering one of his magic brownies didn't help.

Posted by: Jon Voight at March 25, 2014 01:28 PM (Djwm9)

179 Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., is ruling out campaigning for longshot GOP Illinois U.S. Senate nominee Jim Oberweis, saying Monday he would rather “protect” his relationship with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and not launch a “partisan jihad.”

Posted by: Ok, Then at March 25, 2014 01:28 PM (ZPrif)

180 181 There's a character in The Strain,billionaire who brings about a vampire takeover because he wants to live forever.Reminds me of Soros,the vampire kills him instead of giving him eternal life. Posted by: steevy at March 25, 2014 05:28 PM (zqvg6) Good analogy.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 01:29 PM (Oej64)

181

183 -

 

Further proof  that 50 or 51 R's in the Senate means nothing, really. 

Posted by: BurtTC at March 25, 2014 01:30 PM (TOk1P)

182 If you have never been and have MOPP 4 capability, go to Democratic Underground sometime. Yeah, I have- they had (have?) an entire forum dedicated to 9/11 Truthers. I'd recommend a full kit of atropine injectors just to be safe.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 01:30 PM (SY2Kh)

183 Alternative headline to this post :

Harry Reid Blinks, Children Scurry To Safety.

Posted by: Dr Spank at March 25, 2014 01:31 PM (slXFW)

184 "179 Oh, and George Soros also thinks he's Jesus Christ. He actually said that? Hmm...I'll have to have a fireside chat with that boy. Posted by: Beelzebub at March 25, 2014 05:27 PM (Dwehj)" George Soros goes out of his way to say stupid shit. 'Blasphemy is always good.'

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:31 PM (9W+0f)

185 Merkel left pouting after Obama told her to quit being so serious, it's only a game.

Yes. It's like dribbling a tee shot into the creek. And then doing it again.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at March 25, 2014 01:31 PM (Dwehj)

186 Right, it's a Republican who won't support Republicans cause he doesn't want to be too "partisan". I like his use of the word jihad, there. Nice touch.

Posted by: Ok, Then at March 25, 2014 01:31 PM (ZPrif)

187 Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill. *Both middle fingers raised. Arms waving about the room madly, windmilling like some bizarre fetishistic dance.*

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 01:32 PM (Oej64)

188 Does this handkerchief smell like chloroform to you?

I'm not falling for that again.

Posted by: HR at March 25, 2014 01:33 PM (ZKzrr)

189 Fire can't melt steel!!!!!!11!!!

Posted by: Rosie O'FatFuck at March 25, 2014 01:33 PM (Aif/5)

190 I'm not falling for that again.

Me, either.

Posted by: Sum Ting Wong at March 25, 2014 01:34 PM (Dwehj)

191 Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., is ruling out campaigning for longshot GOP Illinois U.S. Senate nominee Jim Oberweis, saying Monday he would rather “protect” his relationship with Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and not launch a “partisan jihad.” Meh. Kirk is just looking after his own re-election prospects in 2016. Durbin's seat is much safer than Kirk's, so he's hoping that Durbin will honor their cease fire agreement when it's his turn.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 01:34 PM (SY2Kh)

192 Soros really is an evil man.Not the anti Christ but he would facilitate for one.

Posted by: steevy at March 25, 2014 01:34 PM (zqvg6)

193 Good job, John Cornyn!  Way to stick with your guns and vote with Harry Reid yesterday!

Posted by: DangerGirl at March 25, 2014 01:34 PM (GrtrJ)

194 Do Democrats ever refuse to campaign for Democrats to not upset Republicans and not be seen as "too partisan"?

Posted by: Ok, Then at March 25, 2014 01:35 PM (ZPrif)

195 I'm not falling for that again. Posted by: HR Yeah, it's kinda lame. Let me refresh your drink...

Posted by: Brother Cavil at March 25, 2014 01:36 PM (naUcP)

196 Further proof that 50 or 51 R's in the Senate means nothing, really.

Posted by: BurtTC at March 25, 2014 05:30 PM (TOk1P)

 

 

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Unfortunately, this is true.  It would make absolutely no  difference.

Posted by: NSA Garmin GPS at March 25, 2014 01:36 PM (qHaC/)

197 he's hoping that Durbin will honor their cease fire agreement when it's his turn. ----------- Pfffffffffffftttttttttttttttttt

Posted by: Dickie Durbin at March 25, 2014 01:36 PM (Aif/5)

198 "196 Soros really is an evil man.Not the anti Christ but he would facilitate for one. Posted by: steevy at March 25, 2014 05:34 PM (zqvg6)" It's the poverty. All evil can be explained by poverty.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:37 PM (9W+0f)

199 Off sock

Posted by: Soona at March 25, 2014 01:37 PM (qHaC/)

200 I agree with everything except your criticism of his financial acumen. He sold short and made a lot of money. That's called capitalism. Yeah, but he's deliberately hurt a lot of innocent people at times. And you know I'm a big ol' capitalist myself, but if you're stealing others' money instead of creating wealth, then I have a problem with that.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 01:38 PM (0HooB)

201 That John Wayne Gacy guy really fucked up big time burying those kids in the basement. Never shit where you eat.

Posted by: Harry Reid (D-NV) at March 25, 2014 01:38 PM (oFCZn)

202 Can't find me canya?

Posted by: Tern A. Rown at March 25, 2014 01:38 PM (1Y+hH)

203 Good job, John Cornyn! Way to stick with your guns and vote with Harry Reid yesterday! He and the rest of them almost certainly knew that the bill wouldn't pass the House as written.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 01:38 PM (SY2Kh)

204 Huh. On Thursday, Idaho Governor Butch Otter (R) signed a bill, which would effectively nullify future federal gun laws, by prohibiting state enforcement of any future federal act relating to personal firearms, a firearm accessories or ammunition. S1332 passed the house by a vote of 68-0 and the senate by a vote of 34-0. Alaska and Kansas have also passed similar laws. Didn't know about AK and KS. Good. Fuck them. http://tinyurl.com/qbh4jb4

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 01:39 PM (Oej64)

205 RINOs for Reid sounds like a better, more accurate, name for the RNC.

lord knows those useless bastards aren't Republicans, let alone conservatives.

Posted by: redc1c4 at March 25, 2014 01:40 PM (q+fqH)

206 He and the rest of them almost certainly knew that the bill wouldn't pass the House as written. And that's an excellent reason to vote for something- because you know it won't pass the other chamber! Or, you know, not. Indeed, it would be when you know it won't pass that you're more likely to vote for something because you really believe it.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 01:40 PM (PYAXX)

207 "198 Do Democrats ever refuse to campaign for Democrats to not upset Republicans and not be seen as "too partisan"? Posted by: Ok, Then at March 25, 2014 05:35 PM (ZPrif)" No. Democrats understand that forcing the other party to cave is more beneficial than caving. That, and the principles underlying Syndicalism.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:40 PM (9W+0f)

208 Jim Hoft ‏@gatewaypundit PROGRESS: Indiana Clean Coal Plant Uses More Energy Than It Produces http://shar.es/Bfo6v via @gatewaypundit

Posted by: We'll Make It Up On Volume! at March 25, 2014 01:40 PM (ZPrif)

209 "He and the rest of them almost certainly knew that the bill wouldn't pass the House as written." Yes, just vote trading. You agree to vote for one of their stupid ideas when you know it won't pass and they offer to do the same meaningless thing for you at a later date. Keeps you on the cocktail party list.

Posted by: Tern A. Rown at March 25, 2014 01:41 PM (1Y+hH)

210 I feel for the people of Ukraine and all but... again, where in the constitution does it say its okay for the federal government to take our money and hand it to other countries? I know, these days they just print it and hand it off, but still. Don't hand me that "oh its diplomacy" crap, because there's a big gap between diplomacy and piling millions of dollars of aid on nations. And frankly, at what, 20 TRILLION dollars in debt, we don't have the money to hand out.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at March 25, 2014 01:41 PM (zfY+H)

211 Indiana Clean Coal Plant Uses More Energy Than It Produces

A perfectly acceptable example of symbolism over substance.

Posted by: Prez'nit 404 at March 25, 2014 01:42 PM (Dwehj)

212 "207 Good job, John Cornyn! Way to stick with your guns and vote with Harry Reid yesterday! He and the rest of them almost certainly knew that the bill wouldn't pass the House as written. Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 05:38 PM (SY2Kh)" That makes it much better.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:42 PM (9W+0f)

213 Flying to the South Pole is the last thing on my bucket list, woohoo!!!

Posted by: Tern A. Rown at March 25, 2014 01:43 PM (1Y+hH)

214 Yeah its real heroic to vote for a crappy bill that had a rider unrelated to its purpose that was awful and should never pass.
Heroic, I say.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at March 25, 2014 01:45 PM (zfY+H)

215 Durbin's seat is much safer than Kirk's, so he's hoping that Durbin will honor their cease fire agreement when it's his turn. Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 05:34 PM (SY2Kh) But Durbin has no honor

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 01:45 PM (t3UFN)

216 Here is the George Soros quote where he describes himself as God: It seems that Soros believes he was anointed by God. “I fancied myself as some kind of god …” he once wrote. “If truth be known, I carried some rather potent messianic fantasies with me from childhood, which I felt I had to control, otherwise they might get me in trouble.” When asked by Britain’s Independent newspaper to elaborate on that passage, Soros said, “It is a sort of disease when you consider yourself some kind of god, the creator of everything, but I feel comfortable about it now since I began to live it out.”

Posted by: grammie winger at March 25, 2014 01:46 PM (oMKp3)

217 "212 Jim Hoft ‏@gatewaypundit PROGRESS: Indiana Clean Coal Plant Uses More Energy Than It Produces http://shar.es/Bfo6v via @gatewaypundit Posted by: We'll Make It Up On Volume! at March 25, 2014 05:40 PM (ZPrif)" Meanwhile, the Chinese Communists are burning coal as if it were aborted babies.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:46 PM (9W+0f)

218 Indeed, it would be when you know it won't pass that you're more likely to vote for something because you really believe it. You're so cute when you're all idealistic and stuff. It was a no-win situation- they either vote for the Ukraine aid bill with the objectionable IMF provision, or vote against it and appear to be reflexively opposing efforts to support Ukraine out of partisanship. They were playing politics. It's what politicians do. I suspect the vote totals would've been different had the Senate being the only thing standing in the way of Obama's signature.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 01:48 PM (SY2Kh)

219 By the way I am still on record as saying giving money to the Ukraine is like pissing in the ocean on a rainy day. To little, To late, and it will go right to the Russians

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 01:48 PM (t3UFN)

220 "218 Yeah its real heroic to vote for a crappy bill that had a rider unrelated to its purpose that was awful and should never pass. Heroic, I say. Posted by: Christopher Taylor at March 25, 2014 05:45 PM (zfY+H)" :-)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:49 PM (9W+0f)

221 Yes, just vote trading. You agree to vote for one of their stupid ideas when you know it won't pass and they offer to do the same meaningless thing for you at a later date. I am shocked, appalled and offended by all the drinking and prostitution in this whorehouse I have found myself in.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 01:50 PM (SY2Kh)

222 The admiral in charge of all U.S. military forces in the Pacific says some of his needs for attack submarines are going unmet. Under the Navy’s latest shipbuilding plans, as noted during a Tuesday hearing by Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., the American attack submarine fleet is slated to dip to 42 by 2029, down from today’s 55-submarine fleet. Ayotte and other senators say they are concerned that as China increases its submarine force and overall Navy fleet, America is shrinking its attack sub fleet to dangerous levels. “They’re not all being met,” Adm. Samuel Locklear told Ayotte when she asked if all of his attack-submarine requirements are being fulfilled. Ayotte questioned how the Obama administration can “justify” going from 55 to 42 attack subs by 2029 while China is ramping up its fleet. She sees “a disconnect” between the requirements likely to face Locklear’s successors and current shipbuilding plans. obama killing the Military day by day, bit by bit

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 01:50 PM (t3UFN)

223

I guess John Cornyn is feeling cocky since he won his primary.

 

I used to think he was an okay guy....now, not so much.

Posted by: wheatie at March 25, 2014 01:50 PM (De5Op)

224 Coryn doesn't have to play games to be reelected.

Posted by: Dr Spank at March 25, 2014 01:51 PM (slXFW)

225 By the way I am still on record as saying giving money to the Ukraine is like pissing in the ocean on a rainy day. To little, To late, and it will go right to the Russians. I'm OK with that so long as the money is delivered in the form of a Ukrainian artillery shell.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 01:51 PM (SY2Kh)

226 On Thursday, Idaho Governor Butch Otter (R) signed a bill, which would effectively nullify future federal gun laws, by prohibiting state enforcement of any future federal act relating to personal firearms, a firearm accessories or ammunition. S1332 passed the house by a vote of 68-0 and the senate by a vote of 34-0. Alaska and Kansas have also passed similar laws. How about existing laws?

Posted by: rickb223 at March 25, 2014 01:51 PM (uVkIH)

227 Posted by: grammie winger at March 25, 2014 05:46 PM (oMKp3) Great; We have a malignant narcissist behind our own Presidential narcissist in the WH.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 01:52 PM (XyM/Y)

228 You're so cute when you're all idealistic and stuff. It has nothing to do with idealism, but realism. I know you believe that the GOP's shit don't stink, but be real for a minute. If you KNOW that something is dead in the water, you vote your conscience. Why? Because it costs you nothing. The GOP is going to get smeared with "reflexively opposing efforts to support Ukraine out of partisanship" no matter what. If you KNOW that something will pass- again, you vote your conscience because it costs you nothing. Only when the outcome is in doubt do you "play politics." So either they believed the outcome was in doubt- in which case they chose politics over their Constituents, or their consciences said to vote for aid to Ukraine even if that meant a huge Conservative loss on the IMF.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at March 25, 2014 01:52 PM (PYAXX)

229 Looks like Reid used campaign money to buy $16k in jewelry for donors and supporters -- including his doorman. The nice touch is he bought the jewelry from a jewelry store owned by his granddaughter. Pretty smooth. TwitchyTeam ‏@TwitchyTeam Federal Election Commission looking into Harry Reid's 'holiday gifts' http://bit.ly/1mtlWjM View summary

Posted by: Costanza Defense at March 25, 2014 01:53 PM (ZPrif)

230 Cornyn doesn't have to play games to be reelected. And I didn't have to kill that frog, either.

Posted by: The Scorpion at March 25, 2014 01:53 PM (SY2Kh)

231

Chinese survivors of  victims  of MH370 demonstrating in front of Malay embassy.  Good for them.  The Malay government needs to give them some proof of yesterday's claims that they found where the aircraft went down.

 

They need to give the world proof of their claims. 

 

So far.  No proof.

Posted by: Soona at March 25, 2014 01:54 PM (qHaC/)

232 "225 Yes, just vote trading. You agree to vote for one of their stupid ideas when you know it won't pass and they offer to do the same meaningless thing for you at a later date. I am shocked, appalled and offended by all the drinking and prostitution in this whorehouse I have found myself in. Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 05:50 PM (SY2Kh)" Fatalistic cynicism is little more than resignation.

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:55 PM (9W+0f)

233 Trying to play politics so the press won't be mean to you as a Republican is an idiot's game. Just do what is right, because it doesn't matter what you do, you'll be portrayed as Satan's worse brother for it. You'd think they would have figured this out by now.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at March 25, 2014 01:55 PM (zfY+H)

234 EPA land grab? Agency claims authority over more streams, wetlands If I were ever President, the first thing I would do is eliminate the EPA

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 01:56 PM (t3UFN)

235 hoping that Durbin will honor their cease fire agreement when it's his turn. Yeah Kirk, I'd totes count on his support.

Posted by: Schwalbe: The Me-262© at March 25, 2014 01:56 PM (9Bdcz)

236 Harry Reid is a perfect example of why term limits should be set to one term!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 01:56 PM (o3MSL)

237 223 By the way I am still on record as saying giving money to the Ukraine is like pissing in the ocean on a rainy day. To little, To late, and it will go right to the Russians Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 05:48 PM (t3UFN) ----------------------- Yeah, mostly to the Russians, though there are plenty of Ukrainian kleptocrats who can siphon off a few bucks in transit. *sigh* I suppose at this point we can't really do anything.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at March 25, 2014 01:57 PM (dfYL9)

238 "229 By the way I am still on record as saying giving money to the Ukraine is like pissing in the ocean on a rainy day. To little, To late, and it will go right to the Russians. I'm OK with that so long as the money is delivered in the form of a Ukrainian artillery shell. Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 05:51 PM (SY2Kh)" To what end?

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 01:57 PM (9W+0f)

239 172 Somebody posted the cover of Rolling Stone on Facebook because Kiss is on the cover( first time,believe it or not).The headlines on the cover are Obama vs The Hawks and another Mormon,Gay and finally out or some such.Posted by: steevy at March 25, 2014 05:26 PM (zqvg6)

Ok, the last one got me Googling. Neon Trees! I love me some Neon Trees. Good for him. And a band that credits no alcohol and drugs as a reason for their success...positively counterculture!

Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 01:58 PM (BF+2f)

240 Dr. Zhivago on TMC.

A great movie, should be mandatory viewing.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 02:00 PM (aDwsi)

241 Posted by: Margarita DeVille at March 25, 2014 05:57 PM (dfYL9) It would be interesting if some enterprising investigator actually attempted to track where all that foreign aid money winds up. Somehow, I think the Swiss bankers would not be happy with such an investigation!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:00 PM (o3MSL)

242 Trying to play politics so the press won't be mean to you as a Republican is an idiot's game. Just do what is right, because it doesn't matter what you do, you'll be portrayed as Satan's worse brother for it. You'd think they would have figured this out by now. At some point, reality must intrude. And the first candidate who realizes that and starts offering some common sense solutions to the problems that leftardism has caused over the years will be elected in a landslide. We are, however, running out of time.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 02:01 PM (0HooB)

243 If you KNOW that something is dead in the water, you vote your conscience. Why? Because it costs you nothing. The GOP is going to get smeared with "reflexively opposing efforts to support Ukraine out of partisanship" no matter what. I'm suggesting that Cornyn et al were seeking to immunize themselves from that smear with a no-cost 'yes' vote. Perhaps in a perfect world they'd vote their conscious without regard for political implications. Neither of us will live long enough to see that happen. I'm not a student of history, but I'd wager that if you went back in time 2000 years you'd find Roman Senators doing the same sort of thing.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 02:01 PM (SY2Kh)

244 Yeah, that whole "we know where it went down, story over, sorry for your loss" press conference kind of lost credibility when they pointed to the data from the same radar/satellite/super-secret whatever detection devices/agencies that have misreported/misinterpreted data since day 1. The press conference was a big "shut up" to the media and families. I believe it may very well be where they say they think it is, but I wouldn't bet anything on it.

Posted by: Lincolntf at March 25, 2014 02:01 PM (ZshNr)

245 Harry Reid Blinks,


Three children escape from behind the podium.

Posted by: DaveA[/i][/b][/s] at March 25, 2014 02:02 PM (DL2i+)

246 233 Looks like Reid used campaign money to buy $16k in jewelry for donors and supporters -- including his doorman.

The nice touch is he bought the jewelry from a jewelry store owned by his granddaughter.

Pretty smooth.
TwitchyTeam ‏@TwitchyTeam
Federal Election Commission looking into Harry Reid's 'holiday gifts' http://bit.ly/1mtlWjM
View summary

Posted by: Costanza Defense at March 25, 2014 05:53 PM (ZPrif)

It's good to be part of the Court of the king, I see! Especially since I do not see this scandal derailing him one bit. He is too slippery for that.

Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 02:02 PM (BF+2f)

247 To what end? To kill some Russian bastards. Because fuck those guys in particular.

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 02:03 PM (SY2Kh)

248 I'm not a student of history, but I'd wager that if you went back in time 2000 years you'd find Roman Senators doing the same sort of thing. Posted by: Hollowpoint
----------------------

* snap *

I know..., let's just pay off the barbarians. That way they will leave us alone.

Posted by: Roman Senator at March 25, 2014 02:03 PM (aDwsi)

249 Americans for Responsible Solutions, founded by Gabrielle Giffords, the former Arizona congresswoman who was critically wounded in a mass shooting in 2011, calls it “the most extreme gun bill in America” and the “guns everywhere” legislation. The National Rifle Association, which lobbied for the bill, calls it “the most comprehensive pro-gun” bill in recent state history, and described the vote at the Capitol on Thursday as “a historic victory for the Second Amendment.”

Posted by: Islamic Rage Boy at March 25, 2014 02:04 PM (e8kgV)

250 It's good to be part of the Court of the king, I see! Especially since I do not see this scandal derailing him one bit. He is too slippery for that.

Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 06:02 PM (BF+2f)

 

And the Dems will control the DOJ beyond the statute of limitations

Posted by: Harry Reid is a pederast at March 25, 2014 02:04 PM (kFxpe)

251 Oh no, now he's going to go full Buchanan.

Posted by: Adam at March 25, 2014 02:04 PM (Aif/5)

252 240 Harry Reid is a perfect example of why term limits should be set to one term! Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 05:56 PM (o3MSL) Is there any way to airbrush someone out of reality? Because this guy really deserves it.

Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at March 25, 2014 02:05 PM (oFCZn)

253 Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 06:03 PM (SY2Kh) Obama Doctrine: We don't get involved in minor regional conflicts.... unless there is a thesaurus handy!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:05 PM (o3MSL)

254 Sending weapons to Ukraine means they go to the Russians anyway half the time, and not in the shooty way. The only way to help them out is to move several divisions into the land and prove we'll bleed to protect Urkaine and that simply will not happen. Anything else is money we do not have thrown away for no good.

Posted by: Christopher Taylor at March 25, 2014 02:05 PM (zfY+H)

255 Let me tell you why HillaryÂ’s going to win. Everywhere you go in this country, you have red and blue. You got the Democrats; you got the Republicans. You got the Bloods; you got the Crips. Everything is red and blue in this country. You know what else is red and blue? Blood. Blood is blue in your body until air hits it, and then it turns red ----- And if you blink your high beams at a car with its lights off the Tea Party will kill you. (From the guy who simgs 'Happy.')

Posted by: RWC at March 25, 2014 02:06 PM (QeH9j)

256 I'd give a month's pay to see Reid hauled off in  a straight jacket.

Posted by: Infidel at March 25, 2014 02:06 PM (Z1SI2)

257 "EPA land grab? Agency claims authority over more streams, wetlands. If I were ever President, the first thing I would do is eliminate the EPA"

Nah. Department of Education first off. Then Energy. Then cut back EPA to a strictly limited role of agency, where it enforces Congressionally defined policy, instead of making up policy to suit itself.

Posted by: torquewrench at March 25, 2014 02:07 PM (noWW6)

258 Posted by: Infidel at March 25, 2014 06:06 PM (Z1SI2) I'll settle for handcuffs!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:07 PM (o3MSL)

259 Mark my words, it's coming.

Posted by: torquewrench at March 25, 2014 04:53 PM

Yeah, they'll get the dependents in there as soon as they can.

Posted by: LC LaWedgie at March 25, 2014 02:08 PM (KQp38)

260 I have it on the best authority that Hairy Reid is a toe-sucking pederast.  The. Best. Authority.

Posted by: MTF at March 25, 2014 02:09 PM (LISuA)

261 I'm not a student of history Posted by: Hollowpoint No shit. This stuff is easy when you don't quote the entire quote, isn't it?

Posted by: Tern A. Rown at March 25, 2014 02:09 PM (1Y+hH)

262 "251 To what end? To kill some Russian bastards. Because fuck those guys in particular. Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 06:03 PM (SY2Kh)" WWIII then? Later, all. God bless. :-)

Posted by: Mirror-Universe Mitt Romney at March 25, 2014 02:09 PM (9W+0f)

263 I'd give a month's pay to see Reid hauled off in a straight jacket. So would I, and I don't even have a job.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 02:09 PM (0HooB)

264 And how much, in "loan guarantees," are we pissing away on the Ukraine? And what will the money accomplish?

Choom Boy has been willing to hand over our hard-earned for everything from vacations for Moooo-celle and the Spawn to sending a team of doctors to Uganda to 'splain that being Teh Ghey is cool.

At this point, I think it's time to take spending power away from President Historic First© AND Congress. Yes, if I was handed a loaded checkbook I could waste money too, but probably not as recklessly as these America-hating fuckweasels do.

Posted by: MrScribbler at March 25, 2014 02:10 PM (dDzOj)

265 Dr. Zhivago on TMC. A great movie, should be mandatory viewing. Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 06:00 PM (aDwsi) Laura?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 02:10 PM (t3UFN)

266 Mike Lee talking about Hobby Lobby Case right now.

http://www.iheart.com/live/2389/?autoplay=true

Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 02:11 PM (BF+2f)

267 Interesting interview on FoxNews with NSA chief.

Posted by: Costanza Defense at March 25, 2014 02:13 PM (ZPrif)

268 Saudi Arabia’s Top Islamic Clerics Declare Muslim Superhero Comic Book The “Work of The Devil”… Weasel Zippers: Ya know I agree with them on this one

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 02:15 PM (t3UFN)

269 Posted by: Costanza Defense at March 25, 2014 06:13 PM (ZPrif) One disc to record them all!

Posted by: Gandalf the Daft at March 25, 2014 02:15 PM (o3MSL)

270 Lee is saying that govt has gotten so Godzilla big that it doesn't even realize it is stomping all over individual rights; in Hobby Lobby's case, freedom of religion. He sounds optimistic.

Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 02:15 PM (BF+2f)

271 You just can't go around letting just anybody think they have rights, let alone let them actually have rights!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:18 PM (o3MSL)

272 Interesting interview on FoxNews with NSA chief. "Does it bother you in the least that you and your agency are spying on innocent Americans in gross violation of the Fourth Amendment? If not, why not?" "Now that the country is aware of the massive scope of your agency's operation, how do you account for the Boston bombings last year? How did that happen?" You'd better believe I'd have that guy crying in the fetal position in about three minutes. On national TV.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 02:18 PM (0HooB)

273 I am proud of President Obama , so proud that he is taking on this problem himself unlike Bush that sent out his minions to do his job. Way to go President Obama and to Michelle whom is doing a fanastic job in Chinia.........

Posted by: Dorcus Blimline at March 25, 2014 02:18 PM (mwDO5)

274

WTF? We bought $50K of trucks for the Albanian Border Patrol. 

 

We are so boned.

 

HT/WZ

Posted by: Infidel at March 25, 2014 02:19 PM (Z1SI2)

275 sure

Posted by: Costanza Defense at March 25, 2014 02:19 PM (ZPrif)

276 Laura? Posted by: Nevergiveup
--------------

Lara.

But what makes it worth watching are the socio-political events, not the love story, but the horrors of communism.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 02:19 PM (aDwsi)

277 Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at March 25, 2014 06:18 PM (0HooB) Brett boy pulled his punches in that interview! What part of secure in your persons and papers do you not understand? Why did your collection efforts fail miserably in the Boston Bombing case?

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:21 PM (o3MSL)

278 Can anyone explain to me why a sales tax on goods bought out of state, including shipping charges, does not constitute a tariff?

Posted by: Grey Fox at March 25, 2014 02:22 PM (qxS12)

279 Lara. But what makes it worth watching are the socio-political events, not the love story, but the horrors of communism. Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 06:19 PM (aDwsi) But Lara is easy on the eyes

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 02:22 PM (t3UFN)

280 Posted by: Grey Fox at March 25, 2014 06:22 PM (qxS12) Commerce Clause baby!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:23 PM (o3MSL)

281 Dr. Zhivago on TMC. It's like their blueprint.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at March 25, 2014 02:25 PM (Oej64)

282 Brett boy pulled his punches in that interview! Fox isn't much better than any other news network for that reason. I'd be making a name for myself. It'd probably be "that asshole," but that's OK.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at March 25, 2014 02:25 PM (0HooB)

283 But Lara is easy on the eyes

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 06:22 PM (t3UFN)

Indeed.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 25, 2014 02:26 PM (QFxY5)

284 280 Laura?

Posted by: Nevergiveup
--------------

Lara.

But what makes it worth watching are the socio-political events, not the love story, but the horrors of communism.

Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 06:19 PM (aDwsi)


Laura is also a must-watch film, Gene Tierney and the script are wonderful. Plus Vincent Price!

Posted by: LizLem at March 25, 2014 02:26 PM (BF+2f)

285 The State Department heightened its criticism of Egypt on Tuesday over mass trials targeting the Muslim Brotherhood, and said it would be “unconscionable” for Egypt’s government to carry out the death sentences given to 529 members of the outlawed Islamist group. The sentences were linked to clashes between Muslim Brotherhood supporters and state security forces last August in Egypt’s southern province of Minya. Egyptian forces have killed hundreds of Brotherhood members and arrested thousands since the army ousted former president and Brotherhood leader Mohammed Morsi last July. “The imposition of the death penalty for 529 defendants after a two-day summary proceeding cannot be reconciled with Egypt’s obligations under international human rights law, and its implementation of these sentences would be unconscionable,” said State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf. “We are making clear to the Egyptian government that these verdicts cannot be allowed to stand,“ Harf added. Never in the course of human events has one administration lost so many, about so much, in such a short span of time. obama: getting rid of Allies one day at a time

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 02:26 PM (t3UFN)

286 283 --- Yeah, yeah. Mr DeVille has an inordinate fondness for the young Julie Christie. The fact that she's a raving moonbat does cool his ardor ---- but not much! Of course, the young Omar Sharif,......... *sigh*

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at March 25, 2014 02:26 PM (dfYL9)

287 Commerce Clause baby! Specifically, I want to know why NC expecting me to pay sales tax on stuff I ordered over the year from out of state, including the shipping, doesn't constitute a violation of Marbury vs. Madison (I think that is the Commerce Clause decision under CJ Marshall back around 1800)

Posted by: Grey Fox at March 25, 2014 02:26 PM (qxS12)

288 Good thing Russia is just a regional powers so we shouldn't worry about their blue water navy, submarines, and nuclear armed intercontinental missiles!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:27 PM (o3MSL)

289 Zhivago got a lot of tail for a confused SOB

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 02:27 PM (t3UFN)

290 Was the public screaming for aid to the Ukraine?

Posted by: Seems legit at March 25, 2014 02:28 PM (A98Xu)

291 Posted by: Grey Fox at March 25, 2014 06:26 PM (qxS12) Taxation evolves along with the living "Constitution"!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:29 PM (o3MSL)

292 I disagree with Mike Lee on this one aspect. I think the government know quite well it's stomping on religious rights. Can't have any god before the government.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 02:29 PM (XyM/Y)

293 The Obama administration’s tacit policy of disengagement in Latin America has emboldened U.S. adversaries to gain a foothold in the region, experts said at a congressional hearing on Tuesday. Rep. Matt Salmon (R., Ariz.), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, said in an opening statement at the hearing that the administration lacks a “strategic vision” for the region. “When I mentioned my concerns to Secretary [of State John] Kerry [at a recent hearing], he pontificated about the environment in the Pacific Islands and a typhoon in the Philippines—further making my point about the administration’s lack of strategy for the Western Hemisphere,” he said. And the hits just keep on coming! Ya know it's not easy fucking up so much in such a short period of time

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 02:29 PM (t3UFN)

294 How was this political theater a big win for Obama when no one gives a shit?

Posted by: Seems legit at March 25, 2014 02:29 PM (A98Xu)

295 Posted by: Seems legit at March 25, 2014 06:29 PM (A98Xu) The press has been pretty quiet about mooch's Chinese extravaganza!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:32 PM (o3MSL)

296 Posted by: Grey Fox at March 25, 2014 06:26 PM (qxS12)

Marbury v. Madison was the basis for judicial review.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 25, 2014 02:32 PM (QFxY5)

297 China for the first time will likely have subs equipped with long-range nuclear missiles later this year, part of an increasingly potent submarine fleet, a top US officer said Tuesday, The head of US Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Locklear, said the latest class of Chinese subs would be armed with a new ballistic missile with an estimated range of 4,000 nautical miles (7,500 kilometers). "This will give China its first credible sea-based nuclear deterrent, probably before the end of 2014," Locklear told the Senate Armed Services Committee. Locklear was referring to the production of China's JIN-class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine and the new JL-2 missile on board the vessel. "ChinaÂ’s advance in submarine capabilities is significant. They possess a large and increasingly capable submarine force," the admiral said. In October, Chinese state media for the first time showed images of the country's nuclear-powered submarines, touting it as a "credible second-strike nuclear capability." Locklear said China's submarine modernization effort was impressive. "I think they'll have in the next decade or so a fairly well modernized force of probably 60 to 70 submarines which is a lot of submarines for a regional power," he said. Hey I have an idea, lets cut our Sub Force. I mean what could possibly go wrong?

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 02:32 PM (t3UFN)

298 Ya know it's not easy fucking up so much in such a short period of time

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 06:29 PM (t3UFN)

The man spends most of his time not working, so it's all the more impressive.

He fucks up efficiently!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 25, 2014 02:33 PM (QFxY5)

299 Oh, goody.  Juan Williams.

Posted by: Soona at March 25, 2014 02:33 PM (qHaC/)

300 One of the great things about Dr. Zhivago is the ensemble work-so many fine actors in that including Rod Steiger, Tom Courtenay and Siobahn McKenna,

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 02:34 PM (XyM/Y)

301 Another Show of Weakness: Russian Troops Storm Last Ukraine Naval Ship In Crimea… Only in Obama’s warped mind is this “weakness.” Weasel Zippers: The whole world is laughing at us

Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 02:34 PM (t3UFN)

302

And we still have over 2 1/2 years to go. 

 

 

Posted by: Infidel at March 25, 2014 02:34 PM (Z1SI2)

303 Fenelon: Sharif?

Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 25, 2014 02:36 PM (aDwsi)

304 Marbury v. Madison was the basis for judicial review. You are right, I was thinking of McCulloch versus Maryland, which doesn't seem to be what I remembered it either. What was the case in which it was declared that only the Federal government has the right to regulate interstate trade?

Posted by: Grey Fox at March 25, 2014 02:37 PM (qxS12)

305 >>I'm not a student of history, but I'd wager that if you went back in time 2000 years you'd find Roman Senators doing the same sort of thing. Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 06:01 PM (SY2Kh) Wrong. They were bound by divine oath to speak and vote sincere intentions. Violating that was understood to bring bad voodoo upon Rome.

Posted by: Chris_Balsz at March 25, 2014 02:38 PM (5xmd7)

306 Posted by: Nevergiveup at March 25, 2014 06:32 PM (t3UFN) But we have diversity in our submarine force, so we are de facto invincible!

Posted by: Hrothgar at March 25, 2014 02:40 PM (o3MSL)

307 Nood

Posted by: rickb223 at March 25, 2014 02:40 PM (uVkIH)

308 Since Sharif is the star I was considering the other actors.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 02:40 PM (XyM/Y)

309 I agree I'd like to see Ukraine bomb on Russian armor parading through their country, though. If we had a good President the CIA would be smiling in their sleep every night.

Posted by: Chris_Balsz at March 25, 2014 02:40 PM (5xmd7)

310 @ 309 they also believed their dignity required them to get struck down rather than run away or hire armed guards, so, maybe we need to rename our gang the House of Lords instead of Senate.

Posted by: Chris_Balsz at March 25, 2014 02:42 PM (5xmd7)

311 Wrong. They were bound by divine oath to speak and vote sincere intentions. Violating that was understood to bring bad voodoo upon Rome.

Our own politicians swear an oath to uphold the Constitution.  How's that been working out for us?

Posted by: Hollowpoint at March 25, 2014 02:42 PM (X9Mnx)

312 296 I disagree with Mike Lee on this one aspect. I think the government know quite well it's stomping on religious rights. Can't have any god before the government. Posted by: FenelonSpoke at March 25, 2014 06:29 PM (XyM/Y) Yep. Exactly. That's why totalitarian governments always end up oppressing religious believers. The government demands obedience and submission, conscience and moral values be damned.

Posted by: rickl at March 25, 2014 02:42 PM (sdi6R)

313 Posted by: Grey Fox at March 25, 2014 06:37 PM (qxS12)

I can't think of one, but I am no expert.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 25, 2014 02:43 PM (QFxY5)

314 Make sure to pronounce "Koch" to rhyme with "crotch" so we know you're a seminar caller!

Posted by: German Narcissist at March 25, 2014 04:21 PM (sGdTX)

315 ...but the House GOP is trying to get something in return,... And that's pretty much the long and short of the current pathetic House Republican "leadership". They TRY to get something in return, but they either don't get it, or what they seek gets watered down, or what they were shooting for turns out to be inconsequential. Worthless pieces of shit.

Posted by: Blacque Jacques Shellacque at March 25, 2014 07:52 PM (rakCv)

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