HULK SMASHED
First!
Second!
Turd!
quarth!
Completely with some brand new components!
White musicians?
What kind of shitty noise is that?
How bout some real music. You know, Perry Como, Henry Mancini?
Where's that CultureofTruth dude? I can't watch HardBalls, but his commentary slays me.
This is the end
My only friend
The end
How bout some real music. You know, Perry Como, Henry Mancini?
jac
Mancini was the master of theme music.
That chick needs to work on her flat tones.
Mancini was the master of theme music.
MP
I love his Sex Pistols covers.
Too early for that.
I love his Sex Pistols covers.
I like to cover my own sex pistol, thank you very much.
I love his Sex Pistols covers.
jac
Too much brass on "Anarchy in the UK", I thought.
It's the sort of thing a considerate, related houseguest does (unless you're our middle sister).
Why I do not invite my "family" to stay at my house.
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GWPDA, yclept Roving Historian | Homepage | 08.17.07 - 7:01 pm |
Funny thing is, middle sister was quite considerate when she was younger. Now, well not a bit.
Does her family's laundry at our older sisters's house, but doesn't offer to do everyone else's laundry, that sort of thing.
Drives to Chicago, and right by where our parent's ashes are scattered, doesn't stop, that sort of thing.
From below...
If Ahnuld gets to split the California electoral votes, a Repub win in the '08 pres vote would be much more plausible.
Yeah, that does concern me
Hecate, Runnymeade Conspirator
Here's the thing: they have too much to lose if they don't have at least one position of power. They will use EVERYTHING - first the "plausible," then the "inconceivable."
Remember, we've already crossed far over the "unethical" and "unconstitutional" lines.
I have always hated my family.
Is this Chrissy Hynde's and James Taylor's secret love child?
Remember, we've already crossed far over the "unethical" and "unconstitutional" lines.
This is why the rat wing writers are so fervently writing about another 9/11 and the the good reasons for martial law.
No, it is Roy Orbison after the death fast.
I couldn't find a YouTube of Townes playing it, but here's Nancy Griffith performing Tecumseh Valley.
People who don't answer my e-mails with the alacrity I desire suck.
she shouldn't even need The Google, the NYT should have access/subscriptions to polling database and other databases like Lexis/Nexis.
Buckeye, Dealer of Rare Coins | 08.17.07 - 6:40 pm | #
OK, OK, I surrender. Kit Seelye both sucks AND blows.
commie atheist | 08.17.07 - 7:03 pm | #
The NYT should still have a library, and its own librarian. Not too much effort to send off a note/message/email to said librarian asking for poll info. From a trained professional.
NYT should save their money and just hire a urchin of the street, still won't be accurate, but will be much cheaper.
I have always hated my family.
fourlegsgood, gots pitchfork
That just blows that it came to that, 4lg.
Global warming: destroying freeance and peance worldwide.
Arthur's apologised for biting me, and is even now admiring the really charming blue/green/yellow 4" bruise on my forearm.
Arthur bit you?
I am SO telling Ripley.
fourlegsgood, gots pitchfork
It was the thunder/lightning/rain storm the other night. He got really scared and my arm was there. Just one scimitar eye tooth on the top of the arm, bottom toothies on inside of forearm - didn't mean it. He's been very, very sorry the last few days.
Hecate, I'm the one that got Roadmaster going with the latest Rasmussen. She is 52% unfavorable rating in Oregon, 3 points behind McCain, and in a dead heat with julieannie. I'll predict again: if she is the nominee, Gordon Smith will be re-elected senator here. But, we're a small, insignificant state, so who gives a shit.
Oooooh, an open thread as soon as I arrive in Indiana! How cool! 
Start off with this caption contest ...
Here's the thing: they have too much to lose if they don't have at least one position of power.
Roadmaster
The right will still have most of the money, and there'll still be plenty of politicians and officials willing to take it, one way or another. It's going to take more than beating them at elections to clean them out.
This Michael Vick thing is starting to sound very familiar. The gov handing out a free pass to someone who dies not deserve it, and the normally aggressive sports press seems to be making the case that Vick should be allowed back into the game after he serves his slap on the wrist time.
ErinPDX,
I know that you really don't like her. I'm sorry. Who are you liking for the primaries?
I have always hated my family.
fourlegsgood, gots pitchfork
But that's why G_d gave you your kittehs. People make their own families and they have to love them.
Start off with this caption contest ...
Sinfonian, t
Rudi!'s daughter visits campaign HQ?
I have always hated my family.
fourlegsgood, gots pitchfork | Homepage | 08.17.07 - 7:07 pm | #
I don't hate my family, but my sister and I were noticing that as the parents/gparents have died off, we don't visit the cousins anymore.
Such is life.
The right will still have most of the money
Um, no. The Dems are way outraising the Repubs these days.
Who's going to be the threadbot next week if Atrios is still on vacation in undisclosed location with poor time?
I'z goin vacationing myself.
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!
I barely got done with yesterday's arrested Florida Republican, and we got another one today!
Former Orlando state Rep. Sheri McInvale's attempts to be reimbursed for a printing bill led to her arrest Thursday on charges of illegally recouping more than $7,500 in taxpayer money.
A sealed indictment made public charged McInvale and her former legislative aide, Robert Franklin Stuart Jr., with several official-misconduct charges, along with grand theft, cheating and falsifying records. They are accused of using state funds to pay a "private debt" in 2005 and 2006 while McInvale was still in the Legislature.
I like Edwards. Not perfect, but at least a populist. I like his policy positions except teh gay.
Bill Deedes is dead -- a stalwart of the Thatcher circle. If Maggie croaks, imagine the scrum of Repukes at the funeral.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/.../
ndeedes117.xml
Rudi!'s daughter visits campaign HQ?
Jim
You have to put it in Comments over there, silly. 
I'm too tired to rock on.
This Michael Vick thing is starting to sound very familiar.
Last report I heard, he's actually considering a plea requiring a year in jail and a huge fine.
His primary hesitation is the impact on his NFL career, which puzzled me. That thing is dead, whether it goes to trial or not.
I hope Edwards pulls off a good showing in Iowa. I really want him to stay in the race.
like Edwards. Not perfect, but at least a populist
He's been saying some great stuff lately. I get the feeling that he's decided to take off the gloves and just run on what he believes. If he's the nominee, I'm definitely going to support him.
Most optimistic president ever, or most delusional president ever? David Shuster wants to know.
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You have to put it in Comments over there, silly.
Sinfonian,
Done and done.
OK, off to acquire vinyl rarities.
Latah.
Most optimistic president ever, or most delusional president ever?
I don't suppose that they're mutually exclusive categories..
His primary hesitation is the impact on his NFL career, which puzzled me. That thing is dead, whether it goes to trial or not.
I'm beginning to wonder about that. Certainly, NFL GM's would not hesitate to bring him on their teams. It seems to be taht the public will have the final say on it, if the commish does nothing .
Most optimistic president ever, or most delusional president ever?
Least presidential president ever, hands down.
His primary hesitation is the impact on his NFL career, which puzzled me. That thing is dead, whether it goes to trial or not.
Vick will probably plead, and take his year in prison followed by probation. I predict he will play next year. He's too talented for every team to pass on him if Atlanta lets him go. And the NFL is not going to give more than a year suspension to an athlete for anything short of murder.
I hope Edwards pulls off a good showing in Iowa.
Lumpenprolitariot
NTodd pulled of his pants in Vermont.
Well Hecate, if she gets the nomination, I'm counting on you and ql to help me through it.
That thing is dead, whether it goes to trial or not.
MP
I hope you're right ... but I doubt it. The NFL will welcome him back once he's done his time, I believe. Whether his teammates and the fans do is another story ...
Atrios' next meal?
http://content.answers.com/main/...0/0e/
Blinky.gif
I'z goin vacationing myself.
Echidne
One of the perks of being an Effete Political Hack.
Most optimistic president ever, or most delusional president ever?
A turd spinning down the toilet bowl who says it is optimistic.
like Edwards. Not perfect, but at least a populist
Me thinks Edwards is going to end up as VP on the Hillary ticket. No way she is picking Obama.
Most optimistic president ever, or most delusional president ever?
Least presidential president ever, hands down.
MP
You'd better apologize or Dana Perino will call you up and inform you of the preznit's displeasure with you.
He's been saying some great stuff lately. I get the feeling that he's decided to take off the gloves and just run on what he believes. If he's the nominee, I'm definitely going to support him.
Who, Michael Vick?
Me thinks Edwards is going to end up as VP on the Hillary ticket. No way she is picking Obama.
Chris/tx |
Two weeks ago I woulda said Richardson, not now.
But I can't see Edwards signing on for the number two slot again.
Poll on the site Capitol Hill Blue:
Poll
Should Alberto Gonzales be investigated for perjury?
(scroll down left hand side)
I've said it before, I'll say it again - at this point I would be fairly joyous with any combination of Clinton, Obama, Edwards, and of course Gore.
Who, Michael Vick?
No, no, no, Edwards. You must be jet lagged. How's the pack?
He's been saying some great stuff lately. I get the feeling that he's decided to take off the gloves and just run on what he believes. If he's the nominee, I'm definitely going to support him.
Who, Michael Vick?
NTodd
George Bush.
But I can't see Edwards signing on for the number two slot again.
Jim
I would agree unless Hillary offers it. They seem to be on the same page on most things.
I hope you're right ... but I doubt it.
Well, a shit load of luster will be lost from Vick's NFL "cachey" if he does time over this.
In 2004, he signed the richest contract in the National Football League's history.
I don't believe he'll be given that same pen again.
Is that headline about Edwards being part of the foreclosures in New Orleans anything close to the story? I didn't want to read it, so I didn't.
No, no, no, Edwards. You must be jet lagged. How's the pack?
Pack's good. Catz were clingy and vocal last night, which made it hard to sleep. Dogz are happily licking their asses on their sofa.
I'm counting on you and ql to help me through it.
Definitely!
I still think that, although it's counterintuitive, she'd do well picking Obama as her VP.
Meanwhile, the punditocracy has found its new descriptive way of choosing candidates. Forget about broad shoulders and Aqua Velva ...
Even though Alaska has very few electoral votes, [Alaska Gov.] Sarah Palin [(R)] would be an absolutely devastating addition to the GOP ticket – particularly if the Democrats nominate Hillary.
[...]
[Fred] Barnes described her as "a politician of eye-popping integrity ... now the most popular governor in America with an approval rating in the 90s, and probably the most popular public official in any state."
(And, let me add, just wonderfully equipped to counter if the Democrats presidentially nominate another – if older – pretty lady.)
Ladies and gentlemen, let's give a round of applause to journamalistic hack Les Kinsolving!
Dogz are happily licking their asses on their sofa.
There is a tastee freeze joke here.
I don't believe he'll be given that same pen again.
Umm... his cohorts are getting three years for their part in the deal. Vick getting one year seems....unreal. Much less his possibly getting to play football again.
Dogz are happily licking their asses on their sofa.
NTodd, Fuck
They wouldn't do that if they had opposable thumbs.
any combination of Clinton, Obama, Edwards, and of course Gore.
Agreed. I'd also be delighted if it were Kuchnich. It's nice to have a good group to choose from.
Is that headline about Edwards being part of the foreclosures in New Orleans anything close to the story? I didn't want to read it, so I didn't.
smalfish,beatnik |
He owns shares in a hedge fund that owns shares in a bank that is involved. He has pledged to put up money to protect those houses.
Well, a shit load of luster will be lost from Vick's NFL "cachey" if he does time over this.
Endorsements, yes.
But the NFL is all about winning, and Vick could be a big part of a team getting the ring. Plus if he has done his time, *and* shown the proper contrition for his heinous acts.
NTodd, that rocks! Nice job!
It's nice to have a good group to choose from.
Hecate, Runnymeade Conspirator
It's certainly better than "Rich Old White Guys Who Smell Like Aqua Velva And Death, Inc."
Hey, many jokes about Republicans...it's the best riffing ever!
BTW, did you folks see I got a handwritten note from my Congressman in response to one of my Nancygrams?
NTodd, Fuck
NTodd, you appear to have been Atriosed. Or else you really don't have a blog after all.
It's nice to have a good group to choose from.
Hecate
It's nicer that republican voters don't feel the same way.
Certainly, NFL GM's would not hesitate to bring him on their teams.
To be honest, I think they would hesitate. Even if it wasn't horrible idea from a public relations stand point, I see signing Vick as a pretty risky proposition.
smalfish - You sure about the three years? Have not seen that anywhere.
That's an AWESOME photo NTodd.
But the NFL is all about winning, and Vick could be a big part of a team getting the ring. Plus if he has done his time, *and* shown the proper contrition for his heinous acts.
I read that Vick was involved in the murdering of some the dogs. There is no contrition to be made other than fading away quietly that can absolve him of this crime.
It's certainly better than "Rich Old White Guys Who Smell Like Aqua Velva And Death, Inc."
Yeah, and last time all we had was white guys, mostly rich. I'd have loved it if Kerry hadn't been shafted, but I hope that we never have another election that doesn't seriously include women and people of color. It's time.
It's certainly better than "Rich Old White Guys Who Smell Like Aqua Velva And Death, Inc."
doncjesuis, Tina Fey fan
Well, how 'bout "gorgeous and thoroughly gutsy?"
Agreed. I'd also be delighted if it were Kuchnich. It's nice to have a good group to choose from. Hecate
And just for you I'll note that although Edwards' white male populism is closer to where I am, I think Hillary is the overall most capable candidate and at least the equal of Gore, though not in electability.
NTodd,
If you can include a bacon smell on the photo, thers will buy one.
McClatchy:
Commerce, Treasury funds helped boost GOP campaigns
WASHINGTON — Top Commerce and Treasury Departments officials appeared with Republican candidates and doled out millions in federal money in battleground congressional districts and states after receiving White House political briefings detailing GOP election strategy.
Political appointees in the Treasury Department received at least 10 political briefings from July 2001 to August 2006, officials familiar with the meetings said. Their counterparts at the Commerce Department received at least four briefings — all in the election years of 2002, 2004 and 2006.
smalfish - You sure about the three years? Have not seen that anywhere.
SI.com had something on it yesterday. I'll see if I can find it.
Certainly, NFL GM's would not hesitate to bring him on their teams.
I dunno for 2 reasons.
1. PR wise, viscerally for good or ill, Vick is right up there with rapists and pedophiles. Americans really love dogs.
2. He's a great athlete but you'd have to totally alter your offense for the guy.
I can't see Edwards taking a second slot again, either. But I do like what he's saying and think the media, Reapers and his Dem opposition are out to shut him up.
I'm poor, but I've been giving him money in dribs and drabs, recommend everyone else does, too.
The effort now should be on keeping the debate on ideas before the American people. Get and Edwards bumpersticker, windown decal, talking him up to your friends.
Let the traditional sources of power know we -- not they -- will decide what this election is going to be about.
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It is stunning that not one Tweety type will publicly ponder why it is ok to be considered rich and handsome for the GOP but not for Dems and it is considered a negative to be smart in either party.
Just got thorough. Nicely done, NTodd!
Think back to this week in August 2003, and you're thinking about the 04 presidential candidates beginning to stir, thinking about this one and that one, and try to bring to mind your thoughts back then about the prospects, nominee-wise, of John Kerry.
For that matter, carry those then thoughts on over to November, December 2003 and I bet they're about the same - except for the estimable Kerry fans.
So, any current picture of next year's autumn is drawn on so much smoke and vapor.
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I read that Vick was involved in the murdering of some the dogs. There is no contrition to be made other than fading away quietly that can absolve him of this crime.
smalfish,beatnik
I completely agree, and I hope Vick never plays again. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan and season ticket holder.
Seriously, though, I think some owner (Al Davis, anyone?) will see dollar signs and, if Vick isn't banned for life, sign him as soon as he's eligible. Sad, but that's probably what'll happen.
Even if it wasn't horrible idea from a public relations stand point, I see signing Vick as a pretty risky proposition.
Richard
Precisely. The NFL loves a winner, and Mike Vick, well, really hasn't been a consistent one on the field.
Welcome to the North SFV, currently a balmy 40 degrees C
Watch Tweety when the mental case Melanie Morgan comes on. He cuts the miserable cur off ...
Watch Tweety when the mental case Melanie Morgan comes on. He cuts the miserable cur off ...
res ipsa loquitur
When does that happen? I wish to see as little Tweety as possible.
The word murder only applies to human beings.
Seriously, though, I think some owner (Al Davis, anyone?) will see dollar signs and, if Vick isn't banned for life, sign him as soon as he's eligible. Sad, but that's probably what'll happen.
That's my point. It's beyond sad. It's an outrage that we can even be thinking of allowing it to happen.
but I hope that we never have another election that doesn't seriously include women and people of color. It's time.
Word. I'd be even happier if some of them win, too. Congress has had people of color and women. The SCOTUS, same deal. And then you look at the pictures of the preznits and it's row upon row of white guys.
If you can include a bacon smell on the photo, thers will buy one.
Smell-O-Rama?
Newsweek just ranked America's top 1,351 high schools. Is your alma mater one of them?
The word murder only applies to human beings.
So we can kill you with impunity, then.
When does that happen? I wish to see as little Tweety as possible.
It's in the last part of the show. Morgan is on w/Craig Crawford (who i do not get, btw) and Naomi Wolf. Morgan starts shrieking, "I see a gleam in your eye, Chris. You are ENJOYING going after Dick Cheney" (because she has no other defense) and Tweety rolls his eyes. Then you see him look at someone off camera and move his head a smidge.
I think that's his, "Give the wench the hook" look.
smalfish - I found this, which also says the other guys that pleaded faced up to five years:
Vick was given until 9 a.m. ET Friday to accept a plea deal that would require him to spend at least one year in prison on federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, reports say, but there was no immediate word on what the Atlanta Falcons quarterback decided.
Newsweek just ranked America's top 1,351 high schools. Is your alma mater one of them?
Sinfonian
Not gonna bother to look. But I'm pretty confident the answer is no.
hose cuervo is a good friend of mine
Craig Crawford (who i do not get, btw)
Boy don't seem quite right, does he?
Newsweek just ranked America's top 1,351 high schools. Is your alma mater one of them?
Yes. Top 5%, actually.
Craig Crawford (who i do not get, btw)
He'd giggle his way through a viewing of Shoah.
GravatarCraig Crawford (who i do not get, btw)
Boy don't seem quite right, does he?
Aw, I like him! As Dave Barry once said, he's not like other Beltway journalists, possibly because he eats more cheeseburgers.
The problem with Newsweek's rankings is that they reveal a great deal more about economics than academics.
I'd be v. surprised if Edwards would take VP, especially given his wife's illness and his young children. I think he could maybe draw in some southern votes, but southern men aren't voting for Hillary no matter who she picks as VP. She's likely looking for a western governor. I also don't see Hillary being willing to be a vp for say Obama or Edwards. I can see Obama taking the VP slot, given his relative youth and inexperience, and then making his own run in 8 years.
But I do like what he's saying and think the media, Reapers and his Dem opposition are out to shut him up.
Well, that's politics, isn't it.
People vote without paying enough attention.
I can only hope they're paying more attention now, but with the domestic and foreign turmoil, who knows?
When does that happen? I wish to see as little Tweety as possible.
attaturk
He cuts up Pork Chop Boy, too, like a barbeque sandwich. And Abu Fredo gets smacked around big time. And President AWOL even gets Tricky Dick's arm wrapped him.
Like a Friday data dump, back over the fence.
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Not gonna bother to look. But I'm pretty confident the answer is no.
attaturk | Homepage | 08.17.07 - 7:38 pm
If you did HS in Dayton, it's possible that said HS doesn't even exist anymore.
Not gonna bother to look. But I'm pretty confident the answer is no.
attaturk
Two of my three high schools (I moved a lot, not flunking out ) were on the list, one of them at #69.
Oddly, if you'd asked me beforehand, I would have expected the other one to be on the list, but it wasn't.
smalfish - I found this, which also says the other guys that pleaded faced up to five years:
Vick was given until 9 a.m. ET Friday to accept a plea deal that would require him to spend at least one year in prison on federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, reports say, but there was no immediate word on what the Atlanta Falcons quarterback decided.
Ya,l, I think that's the quote I was referring to. Although there might have been another one. I'm not sure.
I can do it! Teh linkage in blue!
Muahahahaa!
Hecate!!!
I found that rarest of creations yesterday in SB--a navy leather purse!
And the most comfortable shoes I've ever bought
The City of Dayton had a catastrophic flood in 1917.
Evening, rational people.
I'd bet my high school is in the bottom 5 percent.
The word murder only applies to human beings.
Why?
Evening, Diane!
It was much balmier in Santa Barbara, but I did bring back a wonderful Sauvignon Blanc. (Pours a glass for Diane)
I think that's his, "Give the wench the hook" look.
res ipsa loquitur
Heh.
The problem with Newsweek's rankings is that they reveal a great deal more about economics than academics.
Sallyh for Hussein
My sister was looking at houses in the Leafy Suburb we grew up in, and mentioned to the realtor that she was interested 'cause of the schools. Realtor replied "Oh yes, good genes around here".
She's likely looking for a western governor
Napolitano!
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The City of Dayton had a catastrophic flood in 1917.
foil
Forced Simels to higher ground.
(Is he here?)
If you did HS in Dayton, it's possible that said HS doesn't even exist anymore.
Colonel White?
a navy leather purse!
OH, buy it! Rarer than hen's teeth.
Newsweek just ranked America's top 1,351 high schools. Is your alma mater one of them?
Sinfonian, temporary Hoosier
Mine is #318, but I note that all the other Arlington, VA High Schools are in the top sixty.
We always were the black sheep.
More importantly, my daughters' HS is #641, which is a sad commentary on the state of American education... it's worthless, as they'd be the first to tell you.
It was much balmier in Santa Barbara, but I did bring back a wonderful Sauvignon Blanc. (Pours a glass for Diane)
Sallyh for Hussein, Grandmere
Thank you, m'dear.
Today was a good day to visit Santa Barbara. I'm sure it was cooler.
The problem with Newsweek's rankings is that they reveal a great deal more about economics than academics.
Yep. Highland Park High School at number 16 tells me all I need to know.
The city fathers underestimated the river system in the area, although they had been warned by the local savages,
Matthews has also whipped lying Malkin into a gawking puddle, defending Kerry when . . . nevermind.
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Jim, yeah. My HS always makes the top 100, and to be honest, if we were being educated there, it was a mystery to me.
Hecate, do I look like a fool? I snapped it right up
The problem with Newsweek's rankings is that they reveal a great deal more about economics than academics.
Sallyh for Hussein
North Hollywood is listed - Grant and Taft aren't. Didn't check for Pali or Uni. But things have shifted and times have changed.
Sallyh, are you coming to the Fair with the rest of us?
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My high school didn't make the list. 
I guess they needed me.
The City of Dayton had a catastrophic flood in 1917.
I thought it was 1911, giving birth to the 5 leveee dams. My grandfather told me that they threw all kinds of shit into those earth dams, pieces of farm equipment, etc.
pie -- Well, that's politics, isn't it.
People vote without paying enough attention.
I can only hope they're paying more attention now, but with the domestic and foreign turmoil, who knows?
That's why I think it's important to start promoting Edwards now. We made Dean the story, we can do that for Edwards, too.
I haven't even fixed my mind on one candidate yet, but I do know I want Edwards' voice in the primary debate down to the wire . . .
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Auntie GWPDA, still highly questionable.
The Newsweek survey doesn't strictly evaluate along economic lines--but there are certainly a lot of Rich White Suburban HSs among the top listed.
SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RULES!
If those high school rankings are anything like the college ones, they're fixed.
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