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I'MMA LET YOU FINISH

I am above you all.

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spork_incident | 11.27.04 - 8:17 pm | #

Agua con gas?
Perdita Durango | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 8:18 pm | #

Oy!
Dawna | 11.27.04 - 8:20 pm | #

This is why we have to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! We need more oil to spill in our rivers!
No More Mr. Nice Guy! | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 8:20 pm | #

Oy!
Dawna | 11.27.04 - 8:20 pm | #

This is why we have to open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! We need more oil to spill in our rivers!
No More Mr. Nice Guy! | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 8:20 pm | #

I've been saying for the longest time it's about water.

Oil? Important, of course.

But in the long-term it's all about water.

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spork_incident | 11.27.04 - 8:20 pm | #

Yeah, spork, I agree. The Water Wars of the 21st Century are likely to make the earlier world wars look tame by comparison.
Hecate | 11.27.04 - 8:23 pm | #

New Jersey, in general, gives me gas.
Angry Kid Stewie | 11.27.04 - 8:24 pm | #

my dad, a canadian, is predicting the us will invade canada for fresh water within 10 years.

& no, he's not kidding.
n69n | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 8:25 pm | #

Dunt they use all the water in Canada for beer?
Angry Kid Stewie | 11.27.04 - 8:27 pm | #

my dad, a canadian, is predicting the us will invade canada for fresh water within 10 years.

& no, he's not kidding.
n69n |

holy shit...
Dawna | 11.27.04 - 8:28 pm | #

The first time it leaked, since the last time he meant... right?
Barndog | 11.27.04 - 8:29 pm | #

n69n sez:

my dad, a canadian, is predicting the us will invade canada for fresh water within 10 years.

Could be.

But I think, since we're Americans, we'll just chop off a bit of Antarctica.

Icebergs for everyone!

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spork_incident | 11.27.04 - 8:29 pm | #

Yeah, generally it's 2/3 for beer, 1/3 for drinking water, eh.

Ya hosers
Charlotte Smith (nee Beavers) | 11.27.04 - 8:31 pm | #

There's a mini-water war going on now between Georgia, Alabama, and Florida over the water from the Chattahoochee River, whose headwaters are in north Georgia. Alabama and Florida are afraid Atlanta's going to keep demanding more and more water, and they're right. If the lawsuits go against us, it will put a halt to Atlanta's growth.
Pine Lake Larry | 11.27.04 - 8:34 pm | #

Haven't you heard, Spork, Antartica's melting? Won't be much left there, soon.
NelC | 11.27.04 - 8:34 pm | #

NelC sez:

Haven't you heard, Spork, Antartica's melting? Won't be much left there, soon.

Field Marshall von Rumsfeld won't let that happen.

He's above physics, dontchya know.

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spork_incident | 11.27.04 - 8:39 pm | #

A small leak. Time to head to Lowes and get a caulk gun. Decisions, regular silicon or the bath and window form.
EkCenTriK | 11.27.04 - 8:41 pm | #

this will ruin the otherwise pristine environment that is New Jersey (Official Slogan - New Jersey: We'll Take Anyone)
expectingrain | 11.27.04 - 8:42 pm | #

http:// www.lifeaftertheoilcrash....troduction.html
expectingrain | 11.27.04 - 8:43 pm | #

EkCenTriK, you posted in the wee morning hours about wondering where the phrase "speak truth to power" originated. It is an Quaker saying atttributed to George Fox, the founder of the Society of Friends.
Pine Lake Larry | 11.27.04 - 8:48 pm | #

Agua con gas?
Perdita Durango

No, no. sin gas. Si no le importa....
Nieves | 11.27.04 - 8:57 pm | #

Wars for water, sounds scary.
I don't think US would ever attack Canada for water, though.

Hey, isn't it the case that some huge underground water table under the plains states is running out, and a lot of suburban sprawl has already been built out there that won't be able to be supplied when the table runs out?

just askin', -Swan
Swan | 11.27.04 - 8:59 pm | #

So if the ship develops a second or third leak, should someone look into it?
Nieves | 11.27.04 - 8:59 pm | #

Nieves sez:

So if the ship develops a second or third leak, should someone look into it?

Why Hello! little lady! I'm your captain.

This ship is unsinkable. Two leaks? Even three? Pshaw!

Nothing can sink this ship - especially those Europeans or Asians - because it's an American ship.

We don't sink.

Ever.

Really.

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spork_incident | 11.27.04 - 9:17 pm | #

http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net/ Introduction.html
expectingrain | Email | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 8:43 pm |

just wanted to say thanks for scarin the bejesus outta me...........now i wont sleep for a week
Homer_J | 11.27.04 - 9:17 pm | #

The extent to which water problems have inundated once abundantly watered regions is indicated by a 19 percent jump in water consumption over the past 10 years, the Times reports, by Washington, D.C., and its adjacent Maryland and Virginia suburbs. "On a peak day last summer, the [region's] three utilities sucked 583 million gallons from the Potomac [River], about 85 percent of its volume at the time, and reduced the flow to near its legal minimum of 100 million gallons a day
by David Stauffer
Dawna | 11.27.04 - 9:21 pm | #

You'll notice, if you read the story carefully, that in the course of this incident absolutely no gays got married.

So everything is under control. Nothing to see here. Move along....
Roddy McCorley | 11.27.04 - 9:24 pm | #

So, after Iran and North Korea, we will be attacking France for the Perrier?
Mad as Hell | 11.27.04 - 9:26 pm | #

Water, shwater.

In our household we allow only two liquids: whiskey and breastmilk. (And no mixing! Please!)

We're healthy as horses, but it makes breakfast cereal & showering somewhat novel experiences for our houseguests.
Thersites | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 9:27 pm | #

I remember a catastrophic spill off Spains west coast a couple years ago.

Come on, this isn't a US only problem.
baffled | 11.27.04 - 9:28 pm | #

And check out this tidbit fom the story:

We're working very quickly and diligently to expedite the cleanup," said Coast Guard Petty Officer John Edwards.

Goddamn, he doesn't let the grass grow under his feet, does he? Out there in the service right away protecting the environment! Clearly he's got a sharp eye out for '08.
Thersites | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 9:29 pm | #

>In our household we allow only two liquids: whiskey and breastmilk.<

Hey, Man do you think I could come over to your pad for a Caucasian?

The Dude
A. Arschloch | 11.27.04 - 9:31 pm | #

baffled,

Who said it was only a US problem?
Hecate | 11.27.04 - 9:31 pm | #

Yes, but are xtians for or against oil spills? And, what does the bible say about it? How will the newz people know what to say until this question is answered?
Rexroth's Daughter | 11.27.04 - 9:31 pm | #

baffled,

Who said it was only a US problem?
Hecate | 11.27.04 - 9:31 pm | #

my dad, a canadian, is predicting the us will invade canada for fresh water within 10 years.

let me guess, he lives in BC.
theodoric | 11.27.04 - 9:32 pm | #

Edwards joined the Coast Guard? I thought he had a good law practice keeping doctors from practicing their love with women all over this country.
Jerry | 11.27.04 - 9:33 pm | #

my dad, a canadian, is predicting the us will invade canada for fresh water within 10 years.

(I swear, 4 Legs, I tried to resist... honest...)

I saw the propaganda for this in the supermarket today:

Drink Canada Dry.

Apparently we'll begin with their tonic water, and then we'll go after their ginger ale...
Thersites | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 9:36 pm | #

see, really the OIL is the victim here & the water was just a sleazy aids-ridden drug addict.

with a fat wallet.
n69n | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 9:36 pm | #

you had to ask,
theodoric | 11.27.04 - 9:36 pm | #

A 30-mile spill and it only killed DOZENS of birds? I guess they mean like, a hundred dozen or something.

And don't start reading about aquifers disappearing and long-term groundwater pollution... if shit hits the fan (fresh water-wise), and it will 'cause it's simple physical science, Las Vegas will be unsupportable within our lifetimes...

Water wars indeed.
MisterX | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 9:37 pm | #

Atrios, forget water, bring home some of that absinthe.

A visit from the green farie will brighten your outlook.
giss | 11.27.04 - 9:37 pm | #

Rexroth's daughter,
Ummm... I think this comes under the whole stewardship/dominion thingy. Or not.
NYMary | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 9:38 pm | #

AAAAAHHH! HELP! Get this BOLD shit offa me!
MisterX | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 9:39 pm | #

If the lawsuits go against us, it will put a halt to Atlanta's growth.

and what a shame that would be.
theodoric | 11.27.04 - 9:39 pm | #

Therites sez:

In our household we allow only two liquids: whiskey and breastmilk. (And no mixing! Please!)

If you went with vodka you could have a nice, if disturbing, White Russian.

I'm just saying.

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spork_incident | 11.27.04 - 9:40 pm | #

IIRC, the states that lost population in the 2000 census were exactly those states that border the largest fresh surface water system in the world. We're not too bright collectively.
ppa | 11.27.04 - 9:41 pm | #

NY Mary--
I was just making fun of all the xtian-bible-god talk on several of the previous threads. It was driving me crazy. I had some wine. I feel better. It wasn't a serious question. But thanks for trying to make sense of it. I appreciate it immensely.
Rexroth's Daughter | 11.27.04 - 9:48 pm | #

If I were Atrios I'd be bringing back a case or two of vino tinto. Imported wine is already skyrocketing.
Perdita Durango | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 9:50 pm | #

Rexroth's daughter,
I was kidding, too. Obviously the whole "holding dominion" thing ain't going so well....
NYMary | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 9:56 pm | #

Obviously the whole "holding dominion" thing ain't going so well....

well, winter is comin' on. there's always 'be fruitful and multiply'.
theodoric | 11.27.04 - 10:18 pm | #

theo,
Been there, done that. Click homepage.....
NYMary | Homepage | 11.27.04 - 10:20 pm | #

Been there, done that.

Yay. Cute kid. Good to know someone's making it a little harder to fill the earth and subdue it.
theodoric | 11.27.04 - 10:36 pm | #

Oil spill? Who gives a rats ass. Its just a bunch of useless wild animals getting zonked, so I could give a shit about this.

The more oil spills the better.
Cartman | 11.27.04 - 10:45 pm | #

And don't start reading about aquifers disappearing and long-term groundwater pollution... if shit hits the fan (fresh water-wise), and it will 'cause it's simple physical science, Las Vegas will be unsupportable within our lifetimes...

what a load of diaper turds. Eff the water supply. You can buy bottled water. We need to get the effin regulations off the backs of companies so that they can produce jobs.
Cartman | 11.27.04 - 10:47 pm | #

my dad, a canadian, is predicting the us will invade canada for fresh water within 10 years.

Lets hope it happens sooner. I'm sick of those pansy asses up there anyway.
Cartman | 11.27.04 - 10:48 pm | #

All those northeastern liberals! Whine, whine is all they do!
Just a little oil in the water is sure to make their thought process work like a, what else, 'well-oiled machine'. Learn from the Red States!

This is the first sane thing I've read on this site. These liberals can afford bottled water, and no one gives two shits about any friggin animal.

You want to see animals, go to the zoo or the circus, otherwise shut up.
Cartman | 11.27.04 - 10:51 pm | #

The Water Wars of the 21st Century are likely to make the earlier world wars look tame by comparison.

Well halle-friggin-heula, I am glad we are the one with the major ass kicking military, instead of being panty waisted cheese eating French monkeys.
Cartman | 11.27.04 - 10:54 pm | #

In today's west coast news, I ran into ONE car on the entire local PCH with a W sticker. I promptly spat out the number of soldiers killed, and some curses, and they hunkered down and looked miserable,

AS THEY SHOULD.

I didn't see rows and rows of W-armbanded thugs, marching ten by ten who came to their rescue.

And yet people are fleeing, they are talking defeatism, they are denying they have any political duties at all, other than to save their skin.

I thinks it's clear that people either read too much fiction, or too little.

I BLAME BUSH

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Paul in LA | 11.27.04 - 11:55 pm | #

And yet people are fleeing, they are talking defeatism, they are denying they have any political duties at all, other than to save their skin.

Because they are yellow bellied cowards.
Cartman | 11.28.04 - 12:28 am | #

Sure, which is why YOU, troll, coward that you are, are hiding out on a liberal blog hoping to cover your shame by eating the brains of some weaker person.

You're a real he-man. Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!

Here's a banana.

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Paul in LA | 11.28.04 - 1:10 am | #

You know it hurts when oil costs $50 a barrel.

Even insurance companies bitch about oil spills at $1.5 million per.
Jon R. Koppenhoefer | 11.28.04 - 1:46 am | #

Hecate, here's something different about the captain and the leak, courtesy of L. Cohen:

Everybody knows that the dice are loaded
Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed
Everybody knows that the war is over
Everybody knows the good guys lost
Everybody knows the fight was fixed
The poor stay poor, the rich get rich
That's how it goes
Everybody knows

Everybody knows that the boat is leaking
Everybody knows that the captain lied
Everybody got this broken feeling
Like their father or their dog just died.

(Everybody, that is, except Cartman, who doesn't know shit. You're so unfunny, Cartman, you're pathetic. Posted in your face by a panty-waisted cheese-eating surrender-monkey lover from Yurp.)
Yurpeen | 11.28.04 - 6:05 am | #

The Exxon Valdez is now known as the Sea River Mediterranean. As for Captain Hazelwood, he stood trial on several criminal counts. He admitted drinking before boarding the ship but argued he was not drunk, and an Alaska jury agreed. The captain's only conviction in the case was for negligently discharging oil. He was fined $50,000 and this summer will begin performing 1,000 hours of community service, picking up litter along Alaska highways. After his trial Captain Hazelwood became a teacher at a maritime academy. Recently, he's been working as a consultant for a law firm in New York.

In the famous words of the Scarecrow, "Quick, give me the oilcan."
Sue | 11.28.04 - 9:14 am | #

He was fined $50,000 and this summer will begin performing 1,000 hours of community service, picking up litter along Alaska highways.

At that rate, this skipper will get fined $200 and, as community service, have to pick up a garbage bag full of litter in some Camden alley.
Webster Hubble Telescope | Homepage | 11.28.04 - 11:38 am | #

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