April 17, 2014

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— andy

President Bozo McUnpresidential and his halfwit sidekick Choppers are down with all the cool kids, yo!


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This is a good piece that I was going to mention in last night's podcast recording but didn't have time for.


The Obama presidency is basically a gigantic Democrat Internet trolling operation. That explains so, so much, doesn't it?

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1 Buenos dias, mamones!

Posted by: Buddha at April 17, 2014 02:45 AM (s/sIv)

2 1st, like a MF!

Posted by: Buddha at April 17, 2014 02:46 AM (s/sIv)

3 morning fappers

Posted by: ghost of hallelujah at April 17, 2014 02:46 AM (XvrTA)

4 Good Morning Morons.  Today is Thursday, April 17, 2014.  On this day in 1905 the Supreme Court decided Lochner vs New York and struck down a law that NY had passed limiting the number of hours a baker could work.  This precedent was held up until 1937 after FDR packed the court it was reversed and brought in a number of new federal laws that allowed the government to regulate everything.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:47 AM (T2V/1)

5 The Backstreet Boys.

Posted by: redenzo at April 17, 2014 02:47 AM (WCnJW)

6 More fallout from Kelo.  A CO couple is forced to sell their property to the county for a stupid "open space" law.  I guess that is a "government purpose", no use at all.  They say the money is eat up in their legal bills.


http://tinyurl.com/oczqwpj

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:47 AM (T2V/1)

7 Wow so fresh. Like an Obama accomplishment list!l

Posted by: ExPat Patriot at April 17, 2014 02:47 AM (GiK58)

8 A MI utility has dropped a Duck Dynasty "look-a-like" contest because they may offend gays.  Tolerance, it ain't what they think it is.


http://tinyurl.com/oph4gx6

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:47 AM (T2V/1)

9 6 out of 10 voters say Obama lies about important events.  What's wrong with the other 4?


http://tinyurl.com/mv4m6x7

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:48 AM (T2V/1)

10 Is your electric meter spying on you?  The new "smart" meters track usage just like the old meters did.  The only real difference is they send that value to trucks driving by so the meter reader doesn't have to get out of the truck and read the meter, thus holding down labor costs. People are worried about nothing.


http://tinyurl.com/qyl3vy9

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:48 AM (T2V/1)

11 In the non-news department the EPA is lying about its wetlands program. Hell, is there anyone in this administration that is not lying?  Now that would be news.


http://tinyurl.com/npga3hu

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:48 AM (T2V/1)

12 I laughed at the absurdity of the democrats demonizing Romney and Bain Capital. Worked.

Posted by: Buddha at April 17, 2014 02:48 AM (s/sIv)

13 Fox is now climbing all over the Hairy Reid land grab story in NV.


http://tinyurl.com/o5p6jnm

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:48 AM (T2V/1)

14 Pelousy going after 30 RINOs to pass the Senate Democrat amnesty bill.


http://tinyurl.com/oxdoyff

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:49 AM (T2V/1)

15 Are there any legal grounds for making that president-and-vice-president selfie an impeachable offense? Because that would be good.

Posted by: m at April 17, 2014 02:49 AM (2AqeI)

16 Meanwhile Obama plans another illegal make his own laws on immigration.  His "critics" lying out their asses say he has deported more than any other President.  However, we saw why that was a lie yesterday.


http://tinyurl.com/nkzy5pw

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:49 AM (T2V/1)

17 Remember when Obama said no Detroit bailout?  Well, like everything else, it was a lie.  He has already given them $300B.  Now he wants to give them another $100B.  All w/o any congressional action.  This is paying off the unions.


http://tinyurl.com/okwdd7f

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:49 AM (T2V/1)

18 Democrap idiots want to go after "hate speech" again.  The Supremes shot that down years ago.


http://tinyurl.com/k9de7ch

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:49 AM (T2V/1)

19

Morning ‘rons and ‘ronettes.  It seems to be Louis B. Mayer week here, so IÂ’ve got another story.  IÂ’ve told it before, but itÂ’s a good one that always bears repeating:

 

Between marriages, Mayer dallied with a minor MGM contract player named Ginny Simms.  At the time, he was also investing in racehorses and learning to ride, himself.

 

One of the new MGM players was Frank Sinatra, whom an impressed Mayer had purchased from RKO in 1944.  Although Frankie caused a number of headaches for his directors (namely, showing up late and his insistence on only one take per scene, so as to stay “fresh”), he was liked on the lot and respected for his work ethic.  But Sinatra also had a loose tongue, and itÂ’s that which got him in trouble.

 

It was April of 1950.  In the studio commissary at lunch, hearing that Mayer was injured during a riding accident, Sinatra joked, "Nah, he fell off Ginny Simms.".  Instantly, the table went silent.  Sinatra had made the ultimate faux pas, but he didnÂ’t realize it. 

 

Naturally, the remark made its way back to Mayer, who summoned an unknowing Sinatra to his office.  Putting his arm around Frank, Mayer began as he usually did with his male stars, “Frank, I never had a son.  YouÂ’re like a son to me.”  He continued on and on in this vein, praising SinatraÂ’s work and saying how proud he was of him, how much he was like a member of his own family.

 

“Holy shit,” Frank remembered thinking, “HeÂ’s leaving.  HeÂ’s going to give me the studio!”

 

But then Mayer eyed him carefully.  “But I hear bad things about you, Frank.”

 

“What things, Mr. Mayer?”

 

“That you tell stories.  Awful stories.  About me and Ginny Simms.  You donÂ’t do that, now, do you Frank?”

 

Sinatra felt like heÂ’d been poleaxed.  He couldnÂ’t deny the joke – obviously, Mayer knew – but how could he admit it?  Finally, he muttered something about, yes, it was a bad joke,  he was sorry and he didnÂ’t really mean it. . .and he was shown out of MayerÂ’s office. 

 

On April 27, 1950, he was fired.

 

This is Ginny Simms, who was also a popular singer with the Kay Kyser orchestra:

 

http://tinyurl.com/olv7spq

 

Hope you all have a wonderful day.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at April 17, 2014 02:50 AM (zF6Iw)

20 House oversight member:  "Now we see why the IRS is scared to release Lerner e-mails".


http://tinyurl.com/nvt568m

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:50 AM (T2V/1)

21 Two sex offenders released on parole rape and kill 5 more women.  The recidivism rate for rapists is close to 100%.  There should be no parole.


http://tinyurl.com/qdkjq2z

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:50 AM (T2V/1)

22 D'oh!  Sorry for interrupting, Vic.  I like to wait until you're finished before posting.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at April 17, 2014 02:50 AM (zF6Iw)

23 Asshole arrested for peeing on the Alamo.  Somebody should have pounded the turd.


http://tinyurl.com/nmp4rtq

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:50 AM (T2V/1)

24 Vic, you are awesome. Thanks

Posted by: ExPat Patriot at April 17, 2014 02:51 AM (GiK58)

25 WaTi calling for an independent prosecutor now following the Lerner e-mails.  Since that requires the unindicted Holder it will never happen.


http://tinyurl.com/qewj7j7

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:51 AM (T2V/1)

26 EPA official leaves and joins eco-Nazi group in a job created just for her. This is probably typical of the EPA now.


http://tinyurl.com/o3vhwe9

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:51 AM (T2V/1)

27 Another study showing the obvious.  More immigration = more Democrats.  No shit, somebody tell the RNC.


http://tinyurl.com/n63k2pd

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:51 AM (T2V/1)

28 NLRB rules in favor of anti-union workers at TN plant.


http://tinyurl.com/pp2cjno

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:52 AM (T2V/1)

29 Yo day walkers Remember....an apple a day Keeps the MILITARIZED THUG COPS away

Posted by: Navycopjoe at April 17, 2014 02:52 AM (vHlmc)

30 Kindle Daily Deals


http://tinyurl.com/q2uyd2o


That's it for today folks.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 02:52 AM (T2V/1)

31 Asshole arrested for peeing on the Alamo.
Posted by: Vic at April 17, 2014 06:50 AM (T2V/1)

Workin' on it!

Posted by: Barney Frank at April 17, 2014 02:55 AM (JpC1K)

32 What have you done to piss off a liberal today? Well, I will drive atound in a 3/4 ton Ford with the AC on.

Posted by: redenzo at April 17, 2014 02:58 AM (WCnJW)

33 Thanks for the laugh this morning, MPPPP about Frank Sinatra. Good Morning,

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 03:00 AM (gjOCp)

34 I'll be leaving in about an hour folks.  Yet another Dr visit over in the city.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 03:00 AM (T2V/1)

35 Vic, I go to Boston for work, today I'm leaving early to go to suburb for doctor appointment. Is everything okay?

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 03:03 AM (gjOCp)

36 35  Is everything okay?

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 07:03 AM (gjOCp)


Yeah, just routine semi-annual visit to cancer Dr.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 03:04 AM (T2V/1)

37 You're welcome, Carol.  Are you OK?

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at April 17, 2014 03:05 AM (zF6Iw)

38 Good morning! I prefer tortoise ranching over cattle because I have a really slow horse.

Posted by: S. Muldoon at April 17, 2014 03:13 AM (MKpBT)

39 That first picture is...I just...I can't... *shudder*

Posted by: Insomniac at April 17, 2014 03:13 AM (mx5oN)

40 Another stupid winter that will not go away.  It has been down in the 30s yesterday and today.  I am tired of this cold weather.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 03:14 AM (T2V/1)

41 Ahh. Vic, MPPPPPP, and my coffee. All is right with the world. Good morning, horde!

Posted by: Gingy @GingyNorth at April 17, 2014 03:17 AM (N/cFh)

42 21 -

Sorry, the "nearly 100% recidivism rate" for sex offenders is another one of those  myths that gets repeated,  without any data to back it up. 

Posted by: BurtTC at April 17, 2014 03:18 AM (BeSEI)

43 Freakin' woodchucks.

Posted by: Pipeholder at April 17, 2014 03:18 AM (VTeUD)

44 Boy, in this day and age, they still don't know how to deploy lifeboats? A lot of dead people on that ferry.

Posted by: Pug Form 4868 at April 17, 2014 03:18 AM (8c12T)

45
The Huy Fong Foods Sriracha factory, makers of the popular hot sauce with the rooster on the label, may be ready for a big move.

Amid its current legal woes with the city of Irwindale, which voted last week to declare the factory a public nuisance, Huy Fong Foods owner David Tran says he's considering moving the business to another city.  Tran has expressed a desire to stay put, but took people from 10 states and numerous cities in California on a tour of his factory Wednesday to discuss relocating.

The city of Irwindale has given itself the power to enter the factory, find a solution and serve Huy Fong Foods the bill if it does not grant the company 90 days to fix the odor during its next meeting.

Earlier this year, Texas State Rep. Jason Villalba sent Tran a letter, asking him to consider moving to Texas.  "The great state of Texas would welcome you and your employees with open arms if you would consider moving... Texas could provide you with exactly what you need to continue to grow, build and maximize the opportunities of Huy Fong Foods."

http://tinyurl.com/qalazol


Irwindale's attempt to shakedown a major employer in the city about to blow-up in it's face.

Good.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at April 17, 2014 03:19 AM (kdS6q)

46 Oh, and MPPP, you might just as easily call this "Louis  B. Mayer is a total dick" week. 

Posted by: BurtTC at April 17, 2014 03:20 AM (BeSEI)

47 Sorry, the DOJ disagrees


http://www.bjs.gov/index.cfm?ty=pbdetail&iid=1136

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 03:20 AM (T2V/1)

48 Freakin' woodchucks.

Posted by: Pipeholder at April 17, 2014 07:18 AM (VTeUD)

 

There's an old Pogo cartoon, where, on meeting a woodchuck, ol' Houn' Dog tries to repeat the "how much wood" ditty, but tangles his tongue over it, to which the woodchuck replies, "Great!  How about - How much ground round would a hound dog hog if a hound dog was round ground?"

 

I just think that's funny.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at April 17, 2014 03:21 AM (zF6Iw)

49 OK, all, got to go to a meeting.  Bbl.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at April 17, 2014 03:22 AM (zF6Iw)

50 That Obama selfie is cringe worthy. Christ what are they on a prom date?

Posted by: Long Island at April 17, 2014 03:22 AM (7Nabg)

51 I'm happy to hear it, Vic. It beats going quarterly. Now I go annually to my oncologist.

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 03:23 AM (gjOCp)

52 @25 How can a special or independent prosecuter be called if there is no drum beat for it eminating feom the GOP-e? Specifically the "leaders" McConnel or Boehner? When the donks thought they could use the "plame" affair to hobble Bush, the drumbeat from them for a special prosecuter was deafening. It was a wall to wall, day in and day out single mesage campaign 24/7.

Posted by: Kreplach at April 17, 2014 03:23 AM (2x+V2)

53 Boy, in this day and age, they still don't know how to deploy lifeboats? A lot of dead people on that ferry.



Shelter-in-Place claims more victims.
Someone EVER tells me to shelter in place, I'm playing the Knockout Game.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 03:23 AM (d0Dmj)

54 47 -


Disagrees with what? 

Posted by: BurtTC at April 17, 2014 03:24 AM (BeSEI)

55 Recidivism rate for sex crimes is just over 5%. So, no its not 100% but 5% is still 5% too many.  The rate for robbers is higher at 70.2%

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 03:28 AM (T2V/1)

56 Well I missed the ONT but I liked Quisp. It was like little bowls of milk made of Capt Crunch. Id have some for breakfast now if we had some.

Posted by: freaked at April 17, 2014 03:28 AM (JdEZJ)

57
Good news. every Juan!:

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) warned Wednesday that President Obama would use executive action on immigration if Congress does not come up with a proposal by the August recess.

Diaz-Balart, a leading Republican advocate for immigration reform, said the window would close on negotiations for a comprehensive deal if that happened.

“I’m convinced that if we don’t get it done by the August break, the president, who is feeling a lot of pressure from having not done anything on immigration reform, will feel that he has to act through executive action,” he told The Washington Post.

TheHill



"If we don't do what Obama wants, Obama might do what Obama wants...."

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at April 17, 2014 03:29 AM (kdS6q)

58 MPPPP, I'm going to neck pain doctor. I'm chronic pain patient & neck has been worse & makes my shoulder hurt. For almost two months. I should have made appointment when it started acting up. He'll probably give me two series of two injections. They don't hurt when he does them but are very painful for days afterwards, I have roses coming today & more next week. It's not exactly planting weather. I haven't finished pruning & am not sure how many died over the winter. Thanks for asking.

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 03:30 AM (gjOCp)

59 6 out of 10 voters say Obama lies about important events. What's wrong with the other 4? Academia?

Posted by: End Times at April 17, 2014 03:30 AM (thLL8)

60 Diaz-Balart, a leading Republican RINO advocate for immigration reform amnesty, said the window would close on negotiations for a comprehensive deal if that happened.


Fixed that

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 03:31 AM (T2V/1)

61 23 Asshole arrested for peeing on the Alamo. Somebody should have pounded the turd.


http://tinyurl.com/nmp4rtq

Posted by: Vic at April 17, 2014 06:50 AM (T2V/1)

 

Ozzy Osbourne's back in Texas?

Posted by: buzzion at April 17, 2014 03:31 AM (LI48c)

62
Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said Tuesday he will in fact campaign for Republican Senate candidate Jim Oberweis, despite earlier refusing because of his relationship with incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin (D).

“I will be campaigning for Jim Oberweis,” Kirk told the Illinois Radio Network.

Kirk said at the end of March that he would not be campaigning for the Illinois state senator challenging Durbin, who is seeking his fourth term.

“I’m going to be protecting my relationship with Dick and not launching into a partisan jihad that hurts our partnership to both pull together for Illinois,” he said then.

TheHill



Uni-Party!

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at April 17, 2014 03:32 AM (kdS6q)

63 6 out of 10 voters say Obama lies about important events. What's wrong with the other 4?

Academia?



Fellow travelers.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 03:32 AM (d0Dmj)

64 Kkreplach, We need independent special prosecutor for all TFG's scandals but Boehner won't do it.

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 03:34 AM (gjOCp)

65 "6 out of 10 voters say Obama lies about important events. What's wrong with the other 4?" Idiotocratic?

Posted by: freaked at April 17, 2014 03:35 AM (JdEZJ)

66 Andy I had to go look at picture, even though you warned us!

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 03:36 AM (gjOCp)

67 "6 out of 10 voters say Obama lies about important events. What's wrong with the other 4?" *** They each vote twice.

Posted by: S. Muldoon at April 17, 2014 03:37 AM (MKpBT)

68 I will for forevermore think of them as "Gums" and "The Mummy".

Posted by: Lester at April 17, 2014 03:37 AM (2UPXV)

69

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said Tuesday he will in fact campaign for Republican Senate candidate Jim Oberweis, despite earlier refusing because of his relationship with incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin (D).

 

I wonder what changed his mind.  Or did Dicky boy tell him to go ahead and just make a really weak support.

Posted by: buzzion at April 17, 2014 03:37 AM (LI48c)

70 If the two assclowns in the twit pic in the limo above had any sense of humor, they'd have take their selfie at a bank teller's line with Mitt Romney's income tax penalty check.

Posted by: Fritz at April 17, 2014 03:40 AM (oJUxt)

71 Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart  had an ACU rating of 52 for  2013.  Almost in DIABLO space.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 03:43 AM (T2V/1)

72 Were Adobe products developed just to annoy us?

Posted by: End Times at April 17, 2014 03:44 AM (thLL8)

73 Test

Posted by: RWC at April 17, 2014 03:45 AM (6aSjk)

74 Pals. Try picturing that shot with Ike and Dick Nixon. Or LBJ and ANYONE, much less Humphrey. Even Bubba and the Carbon Gut had more dignity.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at April 17, 2014 03:45 AM (659DL)

75 Mornin morons. Sure Andy don't post the pic, but post the link. Curiosity got the best of me. Duh, I should've known better

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 17, 2014 03:46 AM (HVff2)

76 Were Adobe products developed just to annoy us? Well, that and allow access to whatever it is you are working on to the whole planet via security gap.s

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at April 17, 2014 03:46 AM (659DL)

77 I remember scaling the wall of the Supe's house, and watering one of the chimneys. It's only cool if you don't get caught.

Posted by: Beefy at April 17, 2014 03:46 AM (bUmSq)

78 55 -

You're right, the stuff we know about rapists and sex offenders is bad enough, including the fact  that sentences for violent rapists are  all too often, way too lenient. 

The problem is, nobody really knows the  scope of the problem, and  there isn't any real way to predict who will  re-offend with anything close to certainty. 

Which is why it is such a "civil rights"  hot potato.  You can't keep them all locked up forever, so where  is our "acceptable" level of risk? 

Posted by: BurtTC at April 17, 2014 03:47 AM (BeSEI)

79 I think Obama should declare May 1st a National holiday.  Have the military parade around D.C.  Also have posters and speeches praising himself.  Why pretend anymore?

Posted by: Case at April 17, 2014 03:47 AM (wf3Kt)

80 Morning all. I got nothing other than obama is a liar and a SOB

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 17, 2014 03:48 AM (t3UFN)

81 a partisan jihad What the hell?

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at April 17, 2014 03:49 AM (659DL)

82 Kkreplach, We need independent special prosecutor for all TFG's scandals but Boehner won't do it. So how are the R's different from the D's again?

Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 03:50 AM (d0Dmj)

83 Here's hopin Carol, Vic & others seeing docs all are well.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 17, 2014 03:51 AM (HVff2)

84 70 -

Apparently Durbin's response to the latest news was something  to the effect of "Oh yeah?  We'll  see about that!  I'm going to  have a word with my good friend,  Mr. Senator Mark Kirk." 

I'm sure Kirk was strong-armed  by  somebody, now we'll see who has the stronger arms.  Lord knows it's not Kirk. 

Posted by: BurtTC at April 17, 2014 03:52 AM (BeSEI)

85 Posted by: Kreplach at April 17, 2014 07:23 AM (2x+V2) Without leaving my desk, I can think of at least 20 major Democrat/Obama related issues/scandals that any sentient opposition party would be presenting with multiple loud voices to the sleeping public every fricking day. What do I hear instead... the faint muted chirping of crickets! The GOPe has their tickets to ride the DC gravy train, they're on-board, and they're not about to make any way stops to pick up base passengers.

Posted by: Hrothgar at April 17, 2014 03:52 AM (o3MSL)

86 Nevergiveup, TFG is a liar & SOB. We are stuck with him, unless he gets caught doing something. Republicans wouldn't have nerve to start impeachment hearings.

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 03:53 AM (gjOCp)

87 So how are the R's different from the D's again? Better Scotch.

Posted by: End Times at April 17, 2014 03:54 AM (thLL8)

88 President Selfie. Che disgrazia.

Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 03:55 AM (7ObY1)

89 Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 07:53 AM (gjOCp) And how would you ever know he was caught doing something, my dear?

Posted by: Hrothgar Journalist par excellence at April 17, 2014 03:55 AM (o3MSL)

90 Thank you Misanthropic Humanitarian for good thoughts.

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 03:55 AM (gjOCp)

91 Wow, Mark Kirk is a real hero.

Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at April 17, 2014 03:55 AM (1gdVS)

92 So how are the R's different from the D's again? Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 07:50 AM (d0Dmj) Cheaper suits!

Posted by: Hrothgar at April 17, 2014 03:56 AM (o3MSL)

93 @vic: "Now he wants to give them another $100B. All w/o any congressional action. This is paying off the unions." Point of information- it's 100M, not 100B- though your premise is right on the money, it's a big payoff to the unions. "Blight", my achin' arse...

Posted by: Buster McDissenter at April 17, 2014 03:56 AM (QLbhS)

94 President Selfie. Che disgrazia. Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 07:55 AM (7ObY1) Oh, the gravitas of it all.

Posted by: Hrothgar at April 17, 2014 03:57 AM (o3MSL)

95 Kevin Williamson at NRO continues his defense of Cliven Bundy vs the Feds:
 
http://tinyurl.com/oza5q87
 
Mainly he is pointing out how skewed the Feds' priorities are as to exactly which laws they are vigorously enforcing; an argument frequently made at the HQ.
 
I had a thought this am that is relevant to this line of argument -- the accepted as valid but mostly hidden concept of jury nullification.  A jury can ignore the law if they feel that justice would be best obtained by doing so. Judges hate to have this mentioned to any jury.
 
This situation is sort of a pre-jury stage of the same concept.

Posted by: GnuBreed at April 17, 2014 03:57 AM (wNF3N)

96 86 -

The gope apologists will tell you there is such a hue and cry coming from our stalwart Republicans in Washington, we just can't hear it because the media is keeping a lid on all  voices other than the ones coming from Obamaco.

Sad, really.  All those  Republican officeholders, with duct tape over their mouths.  How do they eat?  It breaks my heart, it does. 

Posted by: BurtTC at April 17, 2014 03:57 AM (BeSEI)

97 Time to go folks.  Don't know when I will be back.  This Dr is bad about getting way behind.

Posted by: Vic[/i] at April 17, 2014 03:57 AM (T2V/1)

98 The difference between the R's and the D's is best understood by using The Harlem Globetrotters paradigm. The D's are The Globetrotters and the R's are The Washington Generals. Both "teams" are part of the same corporate entity, but pretend to be opponents. There's a designated winner and loser, and everybody gets paid.

Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 03:58 AM (7ObY1)

99 Recidivism rate for sex crimes is just over 5%. So, no its not 100% but 5% is still 5% too many. The rate for robbers is higher at 70.2%

Posted by: Vic at April 17, 2014 07:28 AM (T2V/1)


The problem is that the definition of what makes a "sex crime" has become so broad as to lose a lot of it's meaning.  For instance, you can be charged with a "sex crime" if you are seen outside somewhere taking a leak where someone else could see you.  Or some guy in, say, his 20s gets caught boinking a 16 year old girl.  Wham, he's a "sex offender" for life, never mind that there was nothing forcible about what took place, or that the girl knew more about matters sexual than the guy did.  I'm not saying that jumping underage girls is proper, but in their untrammeled haste to find child molesters, rapists and the like, a bit of, shall we say, perspective has been lost.

That recidivism rate Vic cites is so low because so many people have been convicted of a "sex crime" that, in reality, was not something that fit in the same category of child molestation or forcible rape.  And you can ask any cop; child molesters and rapists have a close to 100% recidivism rate; a nontrivial difference.


Posted by: The Oort Cloud at April 17, 2014 03:59 AM (l1Nun)

100 Posted by: Buster McDissenter at April 17, 2014 07:56 AM (QLbhS) Wait until the unions need their walking around money in November. You'll see some really creative rearrangement of budget funding done with a pen and a phone!

Posted by: Hrothgar at April 17, 2014 03:59 AM (o3MSL)

101
GOP presidential hopefuls are largely steering clear of Nevada rancher Cliven BundyÂ’s fight with the federal government.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and former Arkansas Governor and 2008 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee are the only big-name GOP stars to have spoken out on the dispute so far.

Tea Party favorite Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has been silent, and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) have also not commented on Bundy, who has been fighting the federal government in and out of court for more than 20 years over his refusal to pay grazing fees.

All three offices did not respond to calls for this story.

http://tinyurl.com/n4p47wt

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at April 17, 2014 04:00 AM (kdS6q)

102 Posted by: Vic at April 17, 2014 07:57 AM (T2V/1) Good thoughts to you Vic!

Posted by: Hrothgar at April 17, 2014 04:00 AM (o3MSL)

103 Woo hoo. Phone unbanned. Morning all.

Posted by: RWC at April 17, 2014 04:00 AM (Btv8F)

104 Hear ya Vic, went to a new orthopod yesterday & it was over an hour out of my life I will never have back.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 17, 2014 04:01 AM (HVff2)

105 I just checked weather forecast, today's high is going to be 42 degrees in Boston area. I had better get going. I wish I wasn't so tired last night to stop at store & buy something for breakfast. I have grapes but I don't care for things that are refrigerator when it's this cold out.

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 04:01 AM (gjOCp)

106 I think Obama should declare May 1st a National holiday. Have the military parade around D.C. Also have posters and speeches praising himself. From ABC News, sometime in the regrettably near future: "There have been spontaneous demonstrations by Party workers, voicing gratitude and joy. Claire Shipman reporting."

Posted by: Blacksheep at April 17, 2014 04:01 AM (bS6uW)

107 Sad, really. All those Republican officeholders, with duct tape over their mouths. How do they eat? It breaks my heart, it does. Posted by: BurtTC at April 17, 2014 07:57 AM (BeSEI) And the way they're being chained to their desks so they can't come outside and make a statement on the Capitol steps, that's the saddest part for me!

Posted by: Hrothgar at April 17, 2014 04:02 AM (o3MSL)

108 @ LDCervix: "rwindale's attempt to shakedown a major employer... From the article: "the move would mean big changes for Huy Fong Foods and possibly the taste of its product....Changing locations could result in having to find a new pepper grower. " Golly gosh, they might have to find a new pepper grower. Ever so much worse than, I dunno, being hounded out of business by government drones. Forget the earthquakes- the weight of all the stupid is going to drag California into the Pacific.

Posted by: Buster McDissenter at April 17, 2014 04:03 AM (QLbhS)

109 Laura Ingraham to get her own ABC talk show? WTF?

Posted by: End Times at April 17, 2014 04:03 AM (thLL8)

110 108 Sad, really. All those Republican officeholders, with duct tape over their mouths. How do they eat? It breaks my heart, it does. Posted by: BurtTC at April 17, 2014 07:57 AM (BeSEI) And the way they're being chained to their desks so they can't come outside and make a statement on the Capitol steps, that's the saddest part for me! Posted by: Hrothgar at April 17, 2014 08:02 AM (o3MSL) **double chuckle***

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 17, 2014 04:04 AM (HVff2)

111 There is no possible way conservatives can win if a GOP senator has to be strong-armed into campaigning against an incumbent dem. It's time for a third party. The GOP is quite clearly not an opposition party.

Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at April 17, 2014 04:04 AM (OCBPC)

112 All three offices did not respond to calls for this story. Sad.

Posted by: End Times at April 17, 2014 04:06 AM (thLL8)

113 @98 Yes, the whole canard of the donks control the media so team stupud can't get its message out has always been bullshit. The real problem for GOP-e is how do you oppose when your priorities and policies are not terribly different from your "opositional" foe? You get what we have from team stupid no agenda, no priorities and no principles. If you asked me I could not tell you what the GOPs core beliefs and governing agenda is. I can tell you what the donks beliefs and agenda is. GOP is an alternate spelling of DNC.

Posted by: Kreplach at April 17, 2014 04:06 AM (ZSnCv)

114
Atheists to gather in Salt Lake City for Easter

Some 600 to 900 members of American Atheists are anticipated downtown, a first here for the nonbelievers.

"We like to bring our conventions to what is commonly referred to as 'the belly of the beast' — religious cities," said David Silverman, president of American Atheists. "Lots of atheists feel repressed by religion in (such) cities," he said.

As to holding the annual gathering during one of Christianity's holiest observances, Silverman said his group gets good prices for accommodations over Easter weekend.

http://tinyurl.com/ocywqob



Oooo -- obnoxious AND cheap.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at April 17, 2014 04:07 AM (kdS6q)

115 Steyn speaks out once again for free speech, or the looming lack of it:
 
http://tinyurl.com/lovj9um
 
He notes as a good example that almost no one quotes Voltaire's admonishment that though you might disagree with him, he will defend to the death your right to do so.
 
Or, in HQ Speak --
 
Old And Busted -- Defend to the death
The New Hotness -- Shut up, they explained

Posted by: GnuBreed at April 17, 2014 04:07 AM (wNF3N)

116 112 -

To  be fair, Mark Kirk really is a  special kind of squishy RINO Republican, and not really very representative of your average squishy RINO Republican. 

Posted by: BurtTC at April 17, 2014 04:08 AM (BeSEI)

117 "Why me? That is a question that each of us is tempted to ask at some point. Why am I sick? Why did my house flood? Why can't I seem to get ahead financially? Why me? Johann Heermann had more cause to ask, "Why me?" than most of us. He was one of five children, but the only one to survive to adulthood –– and his health was none too good. His mother asked God to spare his life, and promised to devote him to ministry. Heermann did survive and become a pastor, but his health was never good. Then the Thirty Years' War, a war that cost millions of lives, caused him to lose his property and, on several occasions, nearly cost him his life. But instead of asking, "Why me?" Heermann asked, "Why thee?" In his hymn, "Ah, Holy Jesus," he asks why Jesus had to suffer. Who was responsible for Jesus' death? His answer was that he, Johann Heermann, was responsible. It was his treason that nailed Jesus to the cross. What he was really saying, of course, was that he, Johann Heermann, was guilty of sin, so it was for him Jesus had to die. It isn't popular to think that way today. Many elements in our culture teach us to blame others rather than taking responsibility for our behavior. Those same elements tell us that "sin" is an old-fashioned word that has no place in our modern world. But we are guilty of sin. We know that without being told –– our consciences inform us. But the good news is that the Christ who died to remove Johann Heermann's guilt died to remove our guilt as well. Because of Christ, it is possible for us to be right with God. That is the good news as proclaimed by this hymn.” By Richard Neill Donovan And a beautiful version of this hymn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKR1S977jVU A blessed Maundy Thursday to brothers and sisters in Christ (from "Maudatum" meaning "commandment") i.e.. Jesus' words "A new commandment I give you -that you love one another."

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2014 04:09 AM (XyM/Y)

118

Dumb schools.

 

I smoke cigars, one a day after work to unwind.

 

My 11-year-old   son comes up to me yesterday and says that smoking cigars is going to kill me.  I ask him who told him that.  He says they talked about it in school and the teacher said smoking a cigar is the same as smoking fifteen cigarettes.

 

Had to spend an hour deprogramming him. 

Posted by: @JohnTant at April 17, 2014 04:09 AM (PFy0L)

119 Tell all the people On the Facebook And the Twitter My life sucks And my future's In the shitter Yes. since you ask, It all makes me sort-of bitter Yet I'm not allowed To quit because I wasn't made a quitter Karma Shave ___ Morning, Glories. Always good to see they haven't come for AoSHQ... yet.

Posted by: mindful webworker - had a rough night at April 17, 2014 04:09 AM (DgUzc)

120 113 All three offices did not respond to calls for this story. Sad. I'm not surprised by Rubio or Ryan. Cruz surprises me. I figured Rand would comment.

Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at April 17, 2014 04:09 AM (OCBPC)

121 Oh, good morning Horde.

Posted by: @JohnTant at April 17, 2014 04:10 AM (PFy0L)

122 Oooo -- obnoxious AND cheap. Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at April 17, 2014 08:07 AM (kdS6q) Here's hoping they stay at unionized hotels, etc. sounds as if they aren't big tippers either

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 17, 2014 04:10 AM (HVff2)

123 The Obama presidency is basically a gigantic Democrat Internet trolling operation.
...............
Optics!

And good morning you buncha morons.

Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at April 17, 2014 04:10 AM (b/lt+)

124 I found one old PC in my office with Mozilla still on it. Off it goes...

Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk at April 17, 2014 04:11 AM (OCBPC)

125 The difference between the R's and the D's is best understood by using The Harlem Globetrotters paradigm. The D's are The Globetrotters and the R's are The Washington Generals. Both "teams" are part of the same corporate entity, but pretend to be opponents. There's a designated winner and loser, and everybody gets paid. Yet I'M the bad guy for refusing to play by voting for a rigged game.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 04:11 AM (8D0/R)

126
I'm not surprised by Rubio or Ryan. Cruz surprises me.
Posted by: Bevel Lemelisk



Yeah.  No need to wave the bloody shirt, but you might expect at least some support towards the underlying issues and an "on the other hand" hoping for a peaceful and lawful resolution.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at April 17, 2014 04:13 AM (kdS6q)

127 This is the sign I have outside my house today, No, "Rev." Al Sharpton, FBI informant, the life of Jesus Christ is nothing like that of Barack Obama. Thanks be to God!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2014 04:14 AM (XyM/Y)

128 Kill it with fire, a Mrs. Doubtfire sequel in the works...

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at April 17, 2014 04:15 AM (mJqIh)

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

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at April 17, 2014 04:15 AM (PYAXX)

130 128 This is the sign I have outside my house today, No, "Rev." Al Sharpton, FBI informant, the life of Jesus Christ is nothing like that of Barack Obama. Thanks be to God! Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2014 08:14 AM (XyM/Y) Thanks for the touching Maunday Thursday post & now this chuckle buster

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 17, 2014 04:16 AM (HVff2)

131 (That was actually the1st thing I read today. and off I go with impulsive commenting "Ha had to spend an hour deprogramming him." -@JohnTant That's just the one you know. What about all the things you don't hear about? The more important ones? Pardon the snark of a proud parent of three autodidacts, but, Hour? Try lifetime. YMMV

Posted by: mindful webworker - diving in at April 17, 2014 04:16 AM (G58bp)

132 I donÂ’t know how true this is but Beck said yesterday that Eric Holder wonÂ’t let people clear up the voter rolls of dead people etc. WFT? WSJ had Best of Web yesterday about why Judd Greg wouldnÂ’t take head of Commerce Dept under TFG. Biggest reason was that TFG wanted census in the White House. It doesnÂ’t belong there, it should be independent. That was first sign that he was a liar. Most transparent administration in history is the most secretive!

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 04:16 AM (gjOCp)

133 102 >> GOP presidential hopefuls are largely steering clear of Nevada rancher Cliven BundyÂ’s fight with the federal government.
 
Sad is right, LDC. Profiles in political courage. Couldn't they at least talk for 20 minutes without saying anything? Every top Dem can do this without breaking a sweat.

Posted by: GnuBreed at April 17, 2014 04:16 AM (wNF3N)

134 126 -

How DARE you besmirch the good name of our basketball squad!  Good day to you, sir.

I said good day!

(Be sure to look for  our fundraising letter  in your mailbox later this week)

Posted by: The Generals of Washington at April 17, 2014 04:18 AM (BeSEI)

135 135 (Be sure to look for our fundraising letter in your mailbox later this week) ------ Yup, the stupid party is good for wasting stamps

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 17, 2014 04:19 AM (HVff2)

136 Well morons, it's going to be a busy day. You all have a good day. Be well.

Posted by: Misanthropic Humanitarian at April 17, 2014 04:20 AM (HVff2)

137 Barrack's givin' them Ukraymians the what for, that's for sure.

Posted by: Joe Biden at April 17, 2014 04:20 AM (eAJwE)

138 Barrack's givin' them Ukraymians the what for, that's for sure. Oh Crimea River.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 04:23 AM (8D0/R)

139 Holy crap I'm late to the party but I just looked at that picture. Since when are these 2 "pals"? It's a well known fact that Obama kicks Joe around like an emotionally abused mangy dog.

Posted by: small town girl at April 17, 2014 04:24 AM (FjCH3)

140 Did James Wood really say - "Obama is a socialist meat puppet"???

Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at April 17, 2014 04:24 AM (mJqIh)

141 "We like to bring our conventions to what is commonly referred to as 'the belly of the beast' — religious cities," said David Silverman, president of American Atheists. "Lots of atheists feel repressed by religion in (such) cities," he said. Mecca. Give it a shot, tough guy.

Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at April 17, 2014 04:25 AM (659DL)

142 Did James Wood really say - "Obama is a socialist meat puppet"??? Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at April 17, 2014 08:24 AM (mJqIh) I don't know what James Wood said but he is basically one of us

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 17, 2014 04:27 AM (t3UFN)

143 Posted by: Circa (Insert Year Here) at April 17, 2014 08:25 AM (659DL)

Exactly.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 17, 2014 04:27 AM (QFxY5)

144 Mecca.

Give it a shot, tough guy.
 
Well, that would be kinda tough, being as how ONLY muslims are even allowed in that city, but I get your point.
 
Dearborn?

Posted by: GnuBreed at April 17, 2014 04:28 AM (wNF3N)

145

That's just the one you know. What about all the things you don't hear about? The more important ones?

 

------

 

We're pretty confident we catch most things - we review his homework every night and look through his reading assignments to see what the material is saying.  It's pretty easy because the texts are all online these days so we just log into his account and look through his assigned reading.  The curriculum isn't too concerning to me, but the side units like health aren't quite as transparent.

Posted by: @JohnTant at April 17, 2014 04:29 AM (PFy0L)

146 I saw The Meat Puppets in concert once. They really sucked.

Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 04:29 AM (7ObY1)

147 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at April 17, 2014 08:27 AM (QFxY5) His quote could be more accurately portrayed as "we like to go and stomp around and draw attention to ourselves, because we're childish." I'd note that in the post (I know, I know) Andy calls The SCOAMF a "trolling operation." This is actually only partially true. All of progressivism is just a giant trolling operation.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 04:29 AM (HDwDg)

148 “I’m going to be protecting my relationship with Dick and not launching into a partisan jihad that hurts our partnership to both pull together for Illinois,” he said then. Pound it out your ass, Kirk, you fuck.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at April 17, 2014 04:30 AM (xpVjS)

149 >>Shelter-in-Place claims more victims. >>Someone EVER tells me to shelter in place, I'm playing the Knockout Game. I actually read, on a disaster prep site, about people teaching their kids to use their common sense and not necessarily listen to the teachers saying "get into the school where the bad guy is" and instead run for the fence. (And know how to get home and/or to a phone.) Locally, somebody told me that's exactly what the school did when a parent or somebody got loud and obnoxious in the school office: round up the kids who were outside and get them back inside. Tough to know what to do. In some cases, being inside would be better.

Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 04:30 AM (SUKHu)

150 I thought under Di Commio NYC would be going to the dogs, but as it turns out, it is going to the muslims

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 17, 2014 04:30 AM (t3UFN)

151 Good morning, Horde-like pipple. What fresh hell awaits us today? SNAFU, y'all.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at April 17, 2014 04:31 AM (0HooB)

152 I would love to see the Atheists try to pull that shit in Riyadh.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at April 17, 2014 04:31 AM (V70Uh)

153 Oh, and thank you Andy, for not spoiling breakfast.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at April 17, 2014 04:32 AM (0HooB)

154 Posted by: GnuBreed at April 17, 2014 08:28 AM (wNF3N) That's been done by Christians. They stood on street corners handing out copies of the New Testament (it might have just been Mark, but you get the idea.) It never took more than about 20 minutes before police chased them off, blissfully ignorant of their first amendment rights. (Actually, IIRC, they told them they were going to "start a disagreement." But it's been a while since I've watched the videos, so find them and watch them and don't take my word for it.)

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 04:32 AM (HDwDg)

155 James Woods saw a group of terrorists do a dry run shortly before September 11, 2001, if I remember correctly.

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 04:32 AM (gjOCp)

156 "Had to spend an hour deprogramming him. Posted by: @JohnTant at April 17, 2014 08:09 AM (PFy0L)" My initial goal of talking to my children about what they learned in school every day was to ensure that they were, in fact, learning. That I have to monitor this process for things they need to unlearn pisses me off to no end. Fortunately my youngest is starting to develop a serviceable bullshit detector and frequently brings it up without being asked.

Posted by: Burn the Witch at April 17, 2014 04:33 AM (HLprW)

157 Well, that would be kinda tough, being as how ONLY muslims are even allowed in that city, but I get your point. Dearborn? Posted by: GnuBreed at April 17, 2014 08:28 AM (wNF3N) Agreed- try it in Dearborn. I really don't get this idea that people are "repressed by religion" in heavily religious cities. What? Too many bake-sales? It'd be nice if militant atheists would just admit they they, too, have a religion- one that rejects God and places something else in that place- and that their real problem with Jews and Christians (it always seems they focus on the Jews and Christians, i never hear the "Atheists" complaining about the polytheistic Pagans) is that 1) Jews and Christians tend to live lives that put the lie to the atheists' "I can do what I want," and 2) Jews and Christians are "heretics" in their non-theistic religion.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at April 17, 2014 04:33 AM (PYAXX)

158 Edward Snowden Asks Vladimir Putin About Russian Surveillance NSA leaker Edward Snowden put a direct question to Vladimir Putin during a live televised question-and-answer session Thursday, asking Russia's president about Moscow's use of mass surveillance on its citizens. Speaking via a video link, Snowden asked: "I've seen little public discussion of Russia's own involvement in the policies of mass surveillance, so I'd like to ask you: Does Russia intercept, store or analyze, in any way, the communications of millions of individuals?" APTN Edward Snowden putting a question to Russian President Vladimir Putin during a question and answer session on Thursday. Putin replied by stating Russia did not carry out mass surveillance on its population, and that its intelligence operations were strictly regulated by court orders. "Mr Snowden, you are a former agent, a spy, I used to work for the intelligence service, we are going to talk one professional language," Putin said, according to translation by state-run broadcaster Russia Today. DRUDGE Another reason snowden should be tortured, drawn and quartered, and then shot. And that is to good for this treacherous bastard and anyone who can still defend him can kiss my ass and then go fuck themselves

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 17, 2014 04:33 AM (t3UFN)

159 @149 This comity bullshit has got to end. Oppositional party my ass!

Posted by: Kreplach at April 17, 2014 04:34 AM (nFI1a)

160 Good morning, all!


Another busy day here at work today so I'll probably still be scarce.  But I wanted to drop in and offer my prayers for all those hundreds of people still missing from the South Korean ferry that sank yesterday.  I pray that at least some of them are still alive and will be found and rescued, though it's looking less and less likely.    God bless and keep them.

Posted by: MWR, Proud Tea(rrorist) Party Bossy Assault Hobbit [/s][/u][/i][/b] at April 17, 2014 04:35 AM (4df7R)

161 Tough to know what to do. In some cases, being inside would be better. I can't think of very many. Natural disasters, probably. And if an armed crazy was outside the school instead of already inside it.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at April 17, 2014 04:36 AM (PYAXX)

162 Can we get a Snowden and Putin selfie?

Posted by: Lincolntf at April 17, 2014 04:36 AM (ZshNr)

163 This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love

That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross

You would lay down Your life
That I would be set free

Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn5zk3yCRr0

Posted by: grammie winger at April 17, 2014 04:36 AM (oMKp3)

164 Locally, somebody told me that's exactly what the school did when a parent or somebody got loud and obnoxious in the school office: round up the kids who were outside and get them back inside. Tough to know what to do. In some cases, being inside would be better. Unassing the AO is ALWAYS the best option. The farther away from the shit, the better.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 04:37 AM (8D0/R)

165 Who's looking forward to that new FNC show, "Outnumbered?" The rotating cast of regulars will include the likes of Jenna Lee, Harris Faulkner, Andrea Tantaros, Jedediah Bila, Kirsten Powers, Kimberley Guilfoyle, Sandra Smith... It's going to be newsbabe heaven.

Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 04:37 AM (7ObY1)

166 Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 08:30 AM (SUKHu) It's sorta a catch-22 in my mind. If I'm unarmed, and the aggressor has guns, I want to put as much stuff between me and him to obscure the sight lines and protect from just blind firing. If he's inside, that probably means getting out (provided that doesn't require crossing his sight lines.) If he's outside that might mean staying in (if I can't make it to the exit that would put the building between me and him.) Obviously, with close weapons (i.e. knives.) it's an entirely different calculus. And further complicated if you don't actually know *how* many aggressors there are. Recall that in Columbine the plan was to shoot the fleeing kids from cover, so leaving could have been a disaster. I think the bigger problem is that we don't actually train people to use judgment or for that matter we don't even give them any rubrics to follow. It's like Zero-Tolerance, the answer is always "Shelter-in-place" when in reality that's only the best option in a few situations.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 04:38 AM (HDwDg)

167 Snowden is still a spy. For them. His " dancer" girlfriend? Russian honeypot. He should be executed

Posted by: Thunderb at April 17, 2014 04:39 AM (zOTsN)

168 I really don't get this idea that people are "repressed by religion" in heavily religious cities. What? Too many bake-sales? Shredded carrots in green jello.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 04:39 AM (8D0/R)

169 Butter lambs ahoy.

Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 04:39 AM (7ObY1)

170

My initial goal of talking to my children about what they learned in school every day was to ensure that they were, in fact, learning. That I have to monitor this process for things they need to unlearn pisses me off to no end.

 

----

 

Annoying to be sure.

 

I've taken to the philosophy that my kids' teachers aren't there to "teach."  That's my job as the principal tutor for my kids.  The teachers are there to give out tests.  My goal is that each one of my kids knows what the teacher is going to "teach" before they walk into their classrooms. 

 

Most times it works out OK, but then when the schools start in on the stupid shit I get blindsided.

Posted by: @JohnTant at April 17, 2014 04:40 AM (PFy0L)

171 >>It's a well known fact that Obama kicks Joe around like an emotionally abused mangy dog. Well, stopped clock and all that. >>Oh, and thank you Andy, for not spoiling breakfast. That reminds me... http://preview.tinyurl.com/mmlbbxb Click on the last one on the right. Link to WaPo. Kind gross but funny.

Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 04:40 AM (SUKHu)

172 10 Is your electric meter spying on you? The new "smart" meters track usage just like the old meters did. The only real difference is they send that value to trucks driving by so the meter reader doesn't have to get out of the truck and read the meter, thus holding down labor costs. People are worried about nothing. Yet everyone and their uncle has a 'smart' phone....go figure... and mornin' ya' all!

Posted by: Cicero Kid at April 17, 2014 04:41 AM (Fp7JI)

173 Speaking via a video link, Snowden asked: "I've seen little public discussion of Russia's own involvement in the policies of mass surveillance, Because those that do, get an all exspense paid, one way vacation to Siberia.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 04:42 AM (8D0/R)

174 So was the jackass selfie taken on the way to, or on the way back from the Boston memorial? It was worth it!

Posted by: Schwalbe: The Me-262© at April 17, 2014 04:42 AM (9Bdcz)

175 Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at April 17, 2014 08:33 AM (PYAXX) So I finally finished Wiker's book "Worshipping the state." and I think it has insight here. The Atheists (and secularists more broadly) hate Christianity and Judaism because it goes against the materialism (and hedonism) they're beliefs (religion) is predicated upon. Furthermore by believing in an afterlife it dampens state power (by providing an alternate form of power.) And so it makes them uncomfortable, so it must be destroyed. He actually punts on the Islam question. He posits two options: 1) They're afraid of it. 2) It's an alliance of convenience. That is to say, in so far as Islam stands against both Christianity and America as it was (premised on freedom) the secularists are OK using it to further their goals arrogantly assuming they'll simply destroy it when they're done.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 04:43 AM (HDwDg)

176

Yet everyone and their uncle has a 'smart' phone....go figure...

 

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I think the difference is that I can opt into having a smart phone.  Can't opt out of a smart meter.

 

Not that I think they are big deals, but I also think customer preference should be playing a larger role than it does in the issue.  I can't think of a reason a public utility shouldn't let a member of the public decide if they want one or not.  Maybe through an incentive program...if the labor costs are lower for a smart meter, give that customer a discount for having one. 

 

Of course they won't...if anything they'll charge MORE to someone who wants a standard meter.

Posted by: @JohnTant at April 17, 2014 04:44 AM (PFy0L)

177 169 I really don't get this idea that people are "repressed by religion" in heavily religious cities. What? Too many bake-sales? They're just another squadron of the 6969th Destroy Christianity Bomb Group. General Ghey has a winning strategy so, join right in.

Posted by: 98ZJUSMC Rounding Error Extraordinaire at April 17, 2014 04:44 AM (xpVjS)

178 I added 3/4 of a mile to my alpine stationary bike time over the course of this winter. Meaning, in the same amount of time, I can now go 3/4 of a mile farther than I could last November. Every damn 1/10th of a mile took hard work. I'm pretty proud of myself this morning. I'm thinking it will be a good idea to be in good shape entering the camps.

Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 04:44 AM (7ObY1)

179 Watch a Congressional Candidate Shoot Down a 'Government Drone' House contender Matt Rosendale of Montana wants Big Brother out of his airspace. http://tinyurl.com/q3g898m Just sent him $100.

Posted by: End Times at April 17, 2014 04:44 AM (thLL8)

180 Link to WaPo. Kind gross but funny. That was great, Mama AJ.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at April 17, 2014 04:45 AM (0HooB)

181 Where is Sefton ? I miss the wit and snark. Morning is not complete without Vic and Sefton .

Posted by: Is this something? at April 17, 2014 04:45 AM (qQk+U)

182 Is Snowden so stupid that he would bite the hand that feeds it? Last I remember, no other country would take him but Russia.

Posted by: Pug Form 4868 at April 17, 2014 04:45 AM (8c12T)

183 I was just looking at a brief list of what Snow den gave up the other day, probably WSJ. Exposed all sorts of ongoing ops in Pakistan, including one meant to test loyalty of CIA recruits. So that pretty much blew up any CIA program in Pakistan. Snowden is obviously fond of czars, but he really seems to love the mullahs.

Posted by: Lincolntf at April 17, 2014 04:45 AM (ZshNr)

184 I'm thinking it will be a good idea to be in good shape entering the camps. Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 08:44 AM (7ObY1) Don't worry, we have an outstanding weight loss program with a proven track record of 100% success.

Posted by: Commander, Re-education Camp #212 at April 17, 2014 04:47 AM (HLprW)

185 Is Snowden so stupid that he would bite the hand that feeds it? Last I remember, no other country would take him but Russia. Posted by: Pug Form 4868 at April 17, 2014 08:45 AM (8c12T) It was not biting the hand that feeds him. It was a set-up question so Putin could stick to the US and the West again by saying Russia does not spy on his people.

Posted by: Nevergiveup at April 17, 2014 04:47 AM (t3UFN)

186 Bill Quick has a site called www. emergency-preps.com. Preps with an s. If you search for "families and prep" (or scroll down about a third of the way), you'll find a topic from 2011 on the subject of kids at school (school is in). I read it a long time ago. I should poke around that site again.

Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 04:48 AM (SUKHu)

187 Posted by: @JohnTant at April 17, 2014 08:44 AM (PFy0L) There is incredible benefit for the power company to know how much power gets used when and where so they can properly scale production, ID problems etc. To that end, I'm not really worried about smart meters, they fall (IMHO) in the bounds of the power company's business. The question is what happens to that information *after.* My power company is a privately held one, so ideally they'd not pass along any of that data (or at least identified data) to anyone else. I'm cynical enough to realize this probably isn't the case. For people whose power companies are government entities, I can see why you'd be a bit concerned.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 04:49 AM (HDwDg)

188 continuing to shrink the presidency until it will fit into Bill Ayers' living room. that puts it right in O's wheelhouse.

Posted by: mc at April 17, 2014 04:49 AM (lrfmC)

189 I'm thinking it will be a good idea to be in good shape entering the camps. Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 08:44 AM (7ObY1) Good thinking comrade! I am trying something on a more modest scale, but it is amazing how each little increase seems to be hard won!

Posted by: Hrothgar at April 17, 2014 04:49 AM (o3MSL)

190 X-Men: Days of Future Past director Bryan Singer was accused of repeatedly drugging, threatening and forcibly sodomizing a minor in a lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Hawaii. The plaintiff, Michael Egan, says he was 17 when he met Singer through a Hollywood sex ring run by Digital Entertainment Network founder Marc Collins-Rect0r, a convicted sex offender who pled guilty to luring minors across state lines for sex in 2004. Egan, who was then an aspiring model, was introduced to Collins-Rector in 1998. Not long after that, Collins-Rector put him on the DEN payroll as an actor and required him to have sex with adults—including Singer—when they visited Collins-Rector's home, known as the M&C Estate. Egan alleges that he was forced to drink, surreptitiously drugged, and sexually assaulted at M&C parties on multiple occasions, once at gunpoint.

Posted by: Thunderb at April 17, 2014 04:50 AM (zOTsN)

191 The picture up at the top could be worse, I suppose. I'm rather surprised weren't given Obama helping Jesus hand around the Passover cup, or tomorrow Obama weeping at the foot of the cross.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2014 04:52 AM (XyM/Y)

192 I'm really beginning to think Hollywood should be shut down under RICO, what is this, the tenth story about some kid being passed around by big-name movie executives?

Posted by: Lincolntf at April 17, 2014 04:52 AM (ZshNr)

193 Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 08:48 AM (SUKHu) Something to consider: In any situation like that you actually have two enemies, the person doing the shooting/stabbing/whatever, and the armed trigger twitch cops outside. I know that's not a great argument for staying put (it's a better argument for getting better cops) but it is the reality in which we live. And in that reality people not much younger than me are shot trying to escape by LA cops. (I'm referring to the person who worked on Tosh.0 who's name escapes me right now.)

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 04:53 AM (HDwDg)

194 Does Hollywood history record how many days after firing Frankie it was before Louis B. Mayer woke up with Ginny Simms' head in his bed?

Posted by: Stringer Davis at April 17, 2014 04:54 AM (xq1UY)

195 I'm going to keep searching for crop damage reports because I have this funny feeling the MFM won't make a big deal of the effects of the cold cold winter. Today it's wheat: >>As much as 20% of plants in the southern Plains faced sub-freezing temperatures last night, and yields in some fields may drop 10%, Commodity Weather Group LLC in Bethesda, Md., said in a report. The U.S. is the world's top wheat exporter. >>The cold may curb yields in the southern Plains after drought intensified across the region this year. Most fields in Kansas, Oklahoma, and northern Texas, the top three producers of hard red winter-wheat, got less than 50% of normal rain in the past two months, according to the High Plains Regional Climate Center. Investor's Business Daily.

Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 04:54 AM (SUKHu)

196 We are foolish to ignore these stories The academic entertainment complex is the main vehicle of leftist propaganda and youth indoctrination Expose it, isolate it, personalize it, demonize it

Posted by: Thunderb at April 17, 2014 04:55 AM (zOTsN)

197 192 Can we please have Puddles for President to finish out King Putt's term? His pitty party is certainly much more dignified.

Posted by: no good deed at April 17, 2014 04:55 AM (ILBCY)

198 Posted by: Lincolntf at April 17, 2014 08:52 AM (ZshNr) The sad thing is there's probably equal likelihood that it's a true story as their is that it's someone trying to extort for money. (It's probably 60/40 on the true side.)

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 04:55 AM (HDwDg)

199 Shelter-in-Place claims more victims. Someone EVER tells me to shelter in place, I'm playing the Knockout Game. Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 07:23 AM (d0Dmj) Fish. Barrel. Some assembly required. EVERY mass shooting with high body counts happens in enclosed spaces with a limited number of exits. IIRC, at Columbine the shooters chained several doors shut to keep the victims confined for easy killing.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 17, 2014 04:56 AM (AHzA7)

200 I'm leaning more and more towards Fuck This-n That Cat for president.

Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 04:56 AM (7ObY1)

201 Or on Sunday, "You thought it was dead, but triumphantly the Affordable Care Act has risen again" with a smiling Obama surrounded by a halo of light. That might be a good Ace of Spades contest. What objectionable and tactless saying could you combine with a picture of Obama?

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2014 04:57 AM (XyM/Y)

202 Two braying jackasses instead of just one. The donks testing out a new party logo or something?

Posted by: mugiwara at April 17, 2014 04:58 AM (W7ffl)

203 Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 08:56 AM (7ObY1) Excuse you. Speak with respect. That is True-Con Cat.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at April 17, 2014 04:58 AM (PYAXX)

204 Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 08:54 AM (SUKHu) I know last time this happened it screwed up the crop for one of the wineries I frequent out on HWY-94. They ended up making a style of wine called "Plan B" that was a odd mix of whatever they could salvage. I also know my roses are showing some stress And it's only their second year so this is kinda important.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 04:59 AM (HDwDg)

205 Mama AJ?? Are you still here? Delurking a bit...I believe you are a N La resident...amiright? My husband and I are building a house on a lake in the area. Hoping there is some way to get a moron meet up group going in the area. I know lots of likeminded people there that are morons, but don't realize it yet!

Posted by: 'Ette in training at April 17, 2014 04:59 AM (zvxqj)

206

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) at April 17, 2014 08:49 AM (HDwDg)

 

Again, I don't have a problem with smart meters, not really.  Of all the things I worry about, smart meters come in around page 194 of my list.

Inre data security, I'm assuming that since private utilities are usually regulated monopolies, government can get that data when they want anyway...especially when the utility needs government approval for a rate increase. 

 

That said, yeah, I'm not one to raise a stink about them but if they are being pushed to save the power company money, then the customer should see some of that benefit.  Usually they don't.

 

 

Posted by: @JohnTant at April 17, 2014 04:59 AM (PFy0L)

207 It can be both. True and extortion. Doesn't matter. It's that it happened

Posted by: Thunderb at April 17, 2014 05:00 AM (zOTsN)

208 Posted by: IllTemperedCur at April 17, 2014 08:56 AM (AHzA7) I dunno about chains, but as I said above, the original Columbine plan was to shoot from cover during the evacuation from the original bombing (which failed.)

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 05:00 AM (HDwDg)

209

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said Tuesday he will in fact campaign for Republican Senate candidate Jim Oberweis, despite earlier refusing because of his relationship with incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin (D).

 

Oberweis should tell that RINO fuck to piss off.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at April 17, 2014 05:02 AM (zF6Iw)

210 Snowden is still a spy. For them. His " dancer" girlfriend? Russian honeypot. He should be executed

Posted by: Thunderb at April 17, 2014 08:39 AM (zOTsN)
============

His relationship with that "girlfriend" should have terminated his clearance right on the spot.  The security people at NSA got some 'splainin to do.


And it should surprise no one that having extracted all the intel they can from him the KGB FSB is now exploiting him for propaganda purposes.

Posted by: Nighthawk at April 17, 2014 05:02 AM (OtQXp)

211 That said, yeah, I'm not one to raise a stink about them but if they are being pushed to save the power company money, then the customer should see some of that benefit. Usually they don't. If you conserve, the utilities will just raise their rates. That's what our water company did. My monthly bill ten years ago was around $25, now it's $60 or more.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at April 17, 2014 05:02 AM (0HooB)

212 Posted by: @JohnTant at April 17, 2014 08:59 AM (PFy0L) IMHO, the bigger problem there is the lack of a proper firewall between the regulated monopoly and government. (I'm sorta "meh" about anonymized data, if they're not tracing it back to me, I'm not sure how outraged I can be.) I can't say anything about cost savings, since King Barky wants to drive energy prices up, I can't tell where his screw job ends and the power company's begins.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 05:03 AM (HDwDg)

213 That might be a good Ace of Spades contest. What objectionable and tactless saying could you combine with a picture of Obama?

A specific picture, or any picture? 

Heck, this could become a new daily feature. 

Posted by: HR at April 17, 2014 05:03 AM (ZKzrr)

214 I dunno about chains, but as I said above, the original Columbine plan was to shoot from cover during the evacuation from the original bombing (which failed.) This is why I question the wisdom of evacuating people during a bomb scare.

Posted by: End Times at April 17, 2014 05:03 AM (thLL8)

215 >>My husband and I are building a house on a lake in the area. Woo hoo! I only know of one person who used to post here in the area. But yeh, you'd think there would be more. Natural breeding ground or something. I'm in Bossier City, fyi.

Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 05:03 AM (SUKHu)

216 A church just down the street from the office often times has inadvertently hilarious messages on the board out front. This week's: "Jesus comes once a year. How about you?"


My answer is, twice so far today and four more to go!

Posted by: mugiwara at April 17, 2014 05:04 AM (W7ffl)

217 A specific picture, or any picture? Anything you like, HR. :^)

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2014 05:05 AM (XyM/Y)

218 On Drudge: Diarrhea Virus wipes out pigs. Bacon hardest hit.

Posted by: rickb223 at April 17, 2014 05:06 AM (8D0/R)

219 And if any of you see kbdabear, tell him his aol account got hacked and he's sending me spam.

Posted by: HR at April 17, 2014 05:06 AM (ZKzrr)

220 Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) at April 17, 2014 08:43 AM (HDwDg)


It all makes perfect sense in the context of r- and K-selection, and amygdala trips.  I'm having a hard time not seeing that as the fundamental root of everything leftist.


Posted by: grognard at April 17, 2014 05:06 AM (/29Nl)

221 Bitch all you want about power companies. It's a massively regulated industry. They are being forced to close coal plants and not allowed to build new ones, or nuke plants Prices will necessarily sky rocket. Remember when the JEF said that?

Posted by: Thunderb at April 17, 2014 05:06 AM (zOTsN)

222 >>In any situation like that you actually have two enemies, the person doing the shooting/stabbing/whatever, and the armed trigger twitch cops outside. It's tough. Mostly I try to teach the kids to pay attention to what's going on around them. If you're not doing that, your chances of making a good decision aren't so great. Since we homeschool, I don't actually have these school year issues, but instead I'm starting to think about summer camps and classes that they like to take.

Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 05:07 AM (SUKHu)

223 Posted by: grognard at April 17, 2014 09:06 AM (/29Nl) I don't let people get away with blaming biology for their behavior. YOU decide what you do, what you think, and what you believe. Not some chemicals in your brain. Because if it's the chemicals in your brain doing the deciding, then there really is no "right" or "wrong," or "good" or "bad." There's just Nature and what It makes you do.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at April 17, 2014 05:08 AM (PYAXX)

224 Prices will necessarily sky rocket. Remember when the JEF said that? Only too well. I wonder how he got elected after that video surfaced. I mean, I know how (because Historic!), but still...

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at April 17, 2014 05:09 AM (0HooB)

225 ThunderB, I remember The JEF saying they & don't understand why poor people voted for him after that & so many other slip ups by him. But they don't put 2 +2 together.

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 05:11 AM (gjOCp)

226 The two Coreys, Feldman and Haim, I totally believe were molested for years. I saw Haim on TV shortly before he died, complete fucking psycho, stunted emotionally, just a pathetic sight. Feldman has been the butt of Hollywood jokes for years, but he's still alive and kicking, so good for him.

Posted by: Lincolntf at April 17, 2014 05:11 AM (ZshNr)

227 After a couple cups of coffee, some pancakes, a morning post, and getting closer to 200 comments... I'm almost up for clicking on the infamous selfie. Almost. Autoincorrect doesn't know selfie - tried to sub sulphur.

Posted by: mindful webworker - swimming under the surface at April 17, 2014 05:12 AM (ItCyz)

228 186, Bingo! Putin is dominating us in propaganda right now. The world supports him, not Obama, when Obama was supposed to be this grand world leader who would bring us more allies.

Posted by: Dan at April 17, 2014 05:12 AM (COpZ4)

229 A church just down the street from the office often times has inadvertently hilarious messages on the board out front. This week's: "Jesus comes once a year. How about you?"


My answer is, twice so far today and four more to go!

Posted by: mugiwara at April 17, 2014 09:04 AM (W7ffl)
=============

A few years back our Pastor was making a plea from the pulit for everyone to increase their pledges to the annual fund drive and he narrowly avoided making the classic "I've upped my pledge- up yours!" faux pas.

But my all time favorite church sign was outside a Baptist Church back home during a month-long heat wave one summer.  All it said was: "You think it's hot HERE?"

Posted by: Nighthawk at April 17, 2014 05:12 AM (OtQXp)

230 I'm in Bossier City, fyi. >>>I grew up in the area, but have been gone for 30+years. Looking forward to renewing old friendships and making new buddies in the area. Maybe we could meet for a drink sometime...I am about 60-90 days out for the completion of the build. Have been doing it long distance, sort of hit or miss!

Posted by: 'Ette in training at April 17, 2014 05:12 AM (zvxqj)

231 Posted by: grognard at April 17, 2014 09:06 AM (/29Nl) I never said "everything leftist." I meant antipathy towards Christians. Plus it's a big book, I summarized a part of it ina paragraph .

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 05:13 AM (HDwDg)

232 LincolnF, Was it you who answered my question a week or so ago about Coyote ugly? I'm sorry I read it the next day. It it was you, Thank You!

Posted by: Carol at April 17, 2014 05:14 AM (gjOCp)

233 Our water bill was just about $157 for a quarter, $44 of that in taxes and fees. When we water the lawn it goes to $6XX/quarter. Then the sewer bill increases with water usage, as if I am buying water to pour it down the sewer. Wah.

Posted by: Justamom at April 17, 2014 05:15 AM (Sptt8)

234 So, the BLM had no place to put the Bundys' cows? Maybe since they had to euthanize those thousands of tortoises at the Tortoise Rescue Center they could free up some space there. Although I expect the cages might be a little on the small side. &&&&

Posted by: S. Muldoon at April 17, 2014 05:15 AM (MKpBT)

235 Only too well. I wonder how he got elected after that video surfaced. I mean, I know how (because Historic!), but still... Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at April 17, 2014 09:09 AM (0HooB) Thing is he told everyone a majority of what he plans to do and the dumbasses still voted for him. Fundamentally change America.

Posted by: RWC at April 17, 2014 05:15 AM (fWAjv)

236

I'm no long a Troll, I'm a Community Organizer!

And a "Thought Leader"

Posted by: Fen at April 17, 2014 05:15 AM (cYpak)

237 Hmmmm, not sure if it was me, I did lots of coyote chat last week. If so, you're welcome.

Posted by: Lincolntf at April 17, 2014 05:16 AM (ZshNr)

238 Posted by: Justamom at April 17, 2014 09:15 AM (Sptt Luckily they lock in our sewer bill based on the November-Jan water bill. But we're at the statistical lowest for that and it's still $22/month.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 05:16 AM (HDwDg)

239 Big loud thunderstorm in Houston. Love it

Posted by: Thunderb at April 17, 2014 05:17 AM (zOTsN)

240 Hey, tsr, your not referring to a winery off 94 in St. Charles county???

Posted by: Justamom at April 17, 2014 05:18 AM (Sptt8)

241 145 Mecca. Give it a shot, tough guy. Well, that would be kinda tough, being as how ONLY muslims are even allowed in that city, but I get your point. Dearborn? Posted by: GnuBreed at April 17, 2014 08:28 AM (wNF3N) =========================== Tehran

Posted by: Iranian Construction Crane Trade Association at April 17, 2014 05:18 AM (F58x4)

242 Posted by: Thunderb at April 17, 2014 09:17 AM (zOTsN) Share!!! Actually, last I heard DFW was supposed to have at least a chance of rain Saturday and Sunday.

Posted by: AllenG (DedicatedTenther) Ah, F It. at April 17, 2014 05:18 AM (PYAXX)

243 I'm in Bossier City, fyi. >>>I grew up in the area, but have been gone for 30+years. Looking forward to renewing old friendships and making new buddies in the area. Maybe we could meet for a drink sometime...I am about 60-90 days out for the completion of the build. Have been doing it long distance, sort of hit or miss!

Posted by: 'Ette in training at April 17, 2014 09:12 AM (zvxqj)



Good morning EiT.


Bossier City?  OMG!  There's a whole city of bossy people?!?! 



Posted by: EC at April 17, 2014 05:19 AM (GQ8sn)

244 >>I grew up in the area, but have been gone for 30+years. The build up just in the 4 years we've been here has been amazing. And the traffic... >>Maybe we could meet for a drink sometime That would be great. Other than dragging myself to a DFW area MoMe, I was beginning to think I'd never get a chance to hang out with any of you peeps-in-a-box. Later, y'all. I gotta poke kids, eat, get out the door, etc.

Posted by: Mama AJ at April 17, 2014 05:19 AM (SUKHu)

245 38 Only too well. I wonder how he got elected after that video surfaced. I mean, I know how (because Historic!), but still... Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit at April 17, 2014 09:09 AM (0HooB) Thing is he told everyone a majority of what he plans to do and the dumbasses still voted for him. Fundamentally change America. Too black to fail. And it's not racist to point that out. The racists are the MFM for thinking it. It's the MFM that judges him by the color of his skin and not by his accomplishments. Or lack thereof.

Posted by: Citizen X at April 17, 2014 05:20 AM (7ObY1)

246 We are doing OK on rain this year so far. I love rainy days.

Posted by: Thunderb at April 17, 2014 05:22 AM (zOTsN)

247 >>There's a whole city of bossy people?!?! Well, just by comparison. Bossier than Shreveport or something.

Posted by: Mama AJ in Bo Zhurr at April 17, 2014 05:22 AM (SUKHu)

248 Dump up.

Posted by: tsrblke, PhD(c) (No Really!) [/b] [/i] [/s] at April 17, 2014 05:23 AM (HDwDg)

249 The 4 out of 10 won't admit he's a liar.  But they know he is.  They think he is on their side and the lies benefit themselves.


Posted by: Grampa Jimbo at April 17, 2014 05:23 AM (V70Uh)

250 Thing is he told everyone a majority of what he plans to do and the dumbasses still voted for him. Fundamentally change America. Rush mentioned the other day that people thought that by electing him, the Rayciss Boogeyman would be slain. The exact opposite happened. We got scolded about it even more and falsely accused of it.

Posted by: BackwardsBoy, who did not vote for this shit [/i][/s][/b][/u] at April 17, 2014 05:24 AM (0HooB)

251 "A blessed Maundy Thursday to brothers and sisters in Christ
Posted by: FenelonSpoke at April 17, 2014 08:09 AM"


And to you too, Fenelon.  Nice to be celebrating all together again this year.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at April 17, 2014 05:30 AM (knoK7)

252 Smart meters which transmit the data which they used to send guys tramping into my yard to get? Benefits all around! Actually, I like chatting with our meter readers, but we're rural. There are even advantages to people coming 'round, like they sniff the meter for leaks every time. But on the whole, remote reading makes sense. One big problem with any electronic gimcrackery is that a fail electronically can be more trouble to fix or work around than a mechanical failure. Think car windows under water. A broken mechanical meter, you may only lose count of zots used. A broken electronic meter may cut you off. All In the design. But it won't be optimal. MAINLY As long as 'meter' means 'monitor' rather than 'regulate,' no problem, really. When the smarter thermostats and meters of tomorrow are under Greenazi Central Control, that's a different story.

Posted by: mindful webworker - hacking your sewerpipes at April 17, 2014 05:35 AM (5MGOE)

253 My favorite church sign:


Sign broken.  Message inside.

Posted by: Washington Nearsider, who does NOT speak for the Department of Commerce, Office of Inspector General at April 17, 2014 05:38 AM (fwARV)

254

"All part of arcane WH strategy."

 

Flailing about in desperation for something to take the attention off of the ObamaCare Debacle is a strategy like hitting an iceberg allowed the Titanic to cut its fuel consumption in half.

Posted by: Mikey NTH - Snow! AHHHHHHHH! at April 17, 2014 06:42 AM (hLRSq)

255 All I know is the people of this country have allowed our betters to rack up a 17.5 trillion dollar debt, a debt that cannot possibly be paid off. They have allowed a system to be created that has an unfunded liability debt of anywhere from 127-167 trillion dollars. They have allowed a system of immigration that will change the makeup and identity of their own country. An on the ball fully engaged citizenry does not allow that to happen.

Posted by: Kreplach at April 17, 2014 06:46 AM (S8y+1)

256 Mindful webworker, in regard to your question, As long as 'meter' means 'monitor' rather than 'regulate,' no problem, I live in CA and they send you this detailed usage report telling you how you compare to your neighbors and then give you many different ways you can save the world if you do this or that.  My dad lived in GA and before his death I was there and the conversation came around to the fact that the energy company had the ability to shut down sections of town's air conditioners during peek hours, thus saving the world.  That right there is control.

Posted by: Loveulongtime at April 17, 2014 07:51 AM (mdg8n)

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