I'MMA LET YOU FINISH
Pelosi!
Second!
Third!
Home Run!
Little-noticed provision in proposed immigration bill would grant instant legal status and full citizenship to illegal immigrants if they enlist in the US military
More bodies for the Wars of BushCo!!!
Nice job.
Heh-heh! I've never been able to do that before.
FYI - currently reading Al's book and it's amazing!
Crack his miniscule gonads. Metaphorically, of course. I don't wanna get Woodyized!
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I could care less about his gonads. I want the frog-march.
Nice cult Rover's got there...
Wow. The statement from Rove on "George Bush's empire" should get the former keel hauled.
Wherez yer big brain now, huh KKKarl?
Jeffraham, no worries over here!!!
Okay, plunging back into That Which Must Be Accomplished...
bbl
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Rove always looks like the "before" pic in weight loss related infomercials
The White House has admitted that roughly 20 agencies have received a PowerPoint briefing created by Karl Rove’s office “that included slides listing Democratic and Republican seats the White House viewed as vulnerable in 2008, a map of contested Senate seats and other information on 2008 election strategy.”
Tell me, why would the white house have any interest in the 2008 campaign? Their term is supposed to be up, so what can they gain by helping formulate a plan to "win"?
If you cut off the head (Rove), does the monster die, or does it just grow a new head?
The headline to the main story on Yahoo's homepage:
'Nancy Drew's' suprise
Copy editing is a dead art...
Lola just brought in his biggest kill yet: a little red squirrel.
'Nancy Drew's' suprise
Rove's a Genius!
I'm worried, people...
Smallfish, they might be able to stay out of jail if they keep the government in republic hands.
I want KKKarl marched off to jail almost as much as I want this war to end.
Damn slantie panties. Always getting in the way!
'Nancy Drew's' suprise
Oh no. Do not tell me Nancy Drew is a transsexual.
If you cut off the head (Rove), does the monster die, or does it just grow a new head?
I dunno. Let's try it out and see what happens. Figuratively speaking, of course.
Copy editing is a dead art...
dave™©
I am frequently visited by the Proof department for sentence clarity
so it's not dead at weekly prairie papers
At this point, KKKarl's been probed more than a Kansas farmer kidnaped by a UFO. I think he enjoys it.
Little-noticed provision in proposed immigration bill would grant instant legal status and full citizenship to illegal immigrants if they enlist in the US military
And when they return - if they return - anti-immigrant groups will yell at them to get out of the country.
Oh no. Do not tell me Nancy Drew is a transsexual.
A cultist who worships solvents.
Science don't even want your brain, KKKarl. So I guess you ain't so special like Einstein was.
"the Chick in the crying game was a man...i mean man that was a good movie"
-Diamond joe Quimby
Little-noticed provision in proposed immigration bill would grant instant legal status and full citizenship to illegal immigrants if they enlist in the US military
The allows us to have a mercenary army.
The Office of Special Counsel,
Isn't this the office that is headed by another of the ubber faithful?
spinoza needs a copy editor.
Lieberwhore slaps Reid around.
Reid's response: "Thank you, sir, may I have another?"
[I'm back--decided to order a pizza]
So...the Hatch Act came about because of Republicans fussing about political corruption?
Blowback!
[From a Democrat in 1939, too. Sweet.]
Good morning from the West Coast.
My daughter (soon to be 9) wants to go see Nancy Drew. I'd rather have a root canal, but I suppose we'll go sooner or later.
the Chick in the crying game was a man...
"Soylent Green is people!!!"
Second only to Saudi Arabia in abundance of petroleum, Canada’s Alberta oil sands are integral to providing a secure supply of oil to gas-guzzlers in the U.S. But new research reveals that zealous oil production coupled with climate change has left the water supplies that are used to steam oil out of the sand in critical condition. An influx of water-conserving technologies and policies is needed.
Current provincial regulations don’t protect the Athabasca River system, the industry’s source of water in and around Fort McMurray, Alberta. As a result, oil production in the area has spiraled without meaningful environmental safeguards. The controversy about the state of the Athabasca prompted scientists at the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta to assess the impact of oil production on the province’s water resources. In a report (PDF size: 2.1 MB) issued on May 10, the scientists conclude that the explosive demand for water has put the oil industry on a collision course with the river, which is rapidly drying up because of warming temperatures.
The Athabasca River tumbles 1400 kilometers from the Canadian Rockies to Lake Athabasca in the northeast corner of Alberta, forming the largest boreal delta in the world and a UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site. The river is larder and highway to five aboriginal nations. It also runs through the oil sands operations at Fort McMurray, which is the largest industrial complex in the world.
from BLAH3
My daughter (soon to be 9) wants to go see Nancy Drew. I'd rather have a root canal, but I suppose we'll go sooner or later.
When I was about the same age, my mother took us to see Disney's "The Ugly Dauchsand."
That was the tipping point. After that, we were dropped off at the movies while she shopped...
Lieberwhore slaps Reid around.
Reid's response: "Thank you, sir, may I have another?"
dave™©
Jeezum Crow, Harry, just let the prick switch parties already. Get free of it.
"Isn't this the office that is headed by another of the ubber faithful?"
--smalfish,
My first thought was, I hope the only people working in that office are not Bush hires.
Crack his miniscule gonads. Metaphorically, of course. I don't wanna get Woodyized!
Not metaphorically!
Convicted, jailed, (with all that implies in this country's jails) with several life sentences.
But just jailing Rove is not enough. These creeps have been around since at least the cold war. Even if the voters toss them out in the voting poll booths, they come back the next election with new lies, and much the same corruption.
Jeezum Crow, Harry, just let the prick switch parties already.
Ah... but then, the powder might get slightly moist.
It's all part of his grand strategy...
Ah... but then, the powder might get slightly moist.
It's all part of his grand strategy...
dave™©
triangulating to death
The Athabasca River tumbles 1400 kilometers from the Canadian Rockies to Lake Athabasca in the northeast corner of Alberta, forming the largest boreal delta in the world and a UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage Site. The river is larder and highway to five aboriginal nations. It also runs through the oil sands operations at Fort McMurray, which is the largest industrial complex in the world.
from BLAH3
olexicon, at woik | 06.16.07 - 1:27 pm | #
The interesting thing is, the laws we're working on passing down here would make it illegal to buy oil from tar sands, because of the environmental impact....
Seems to be the only thing that could slow the process down....
Perhaps the thinking is that any procecution will lead to the Supremes, who will overturn, despite previous decisions, the Hatch Act.
Now, following that "what if," consider that the Hatch Act has been employed in the past as an anti-union tool...more blowback!
Lie-by was offended?
Lie-by, why don't you take it out of Harry's ass, tough guy?
You know, like when you were the bouncer at your daddy's liquor store.
"Bush warns he'll veto runaway spending"
Ironic headline at YaHOO!
I Know lots of dudes who work in Fort Mac, one's a welder, one's a truck driver to name a few
I want this fascist, stalinist motherfucker's head on a motherfucking pike.
"Bush warns he'll veto runaway spending"
Ironic headline at YaHOO!
olexicon, at woik
He's gotta catch it, first.
"Bush warns he'll veto runaway spending"
He thinks it's an airport improvement bill.
By DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press Writer1 hour, 49 minutes ago
President Bush warned Congress on Saturday that he will use his veto power to stop runaway government spending.
"The American people do not want to return to the days of tax-and-spend policies," Bush said in his radio address.
The House passed a $37 billion budget for the Homeland Security Department on Friday, but Republicans rallied enough votes to uphold a promised veto from Bush.
The measure — one of several annual spending bills that Congress began to consider this week — exceeds Bush's request for the department by $2.1 billion.
Democrats on Friday defended the extra money in the homeland security bill, noting it contains money to hire 3,000 additional border agents, improve explosive detection at airports and provides money to double the amount of cargo screened on passenger aircraft.
The administration, hoping to appease Republicans who demand fiscal restraint, has pledged to keep overall spending to the level in Bush's proposed budget in February
Reid, unlike NTodd, chooses his battles.
One can only hope for Scooter to have a cellmate soon. Red rover, red rover, let Karl come over!
Q. There was a big flap yesterday about some comments made by Harry Reid concerning Gen. Petraeus, and the outgoing Peter Pace, saying they were incompetent, basically. Is that useful, and do you know that to be true or not... It's generally being reported in a lot of places.
LIEBERMAN: I don't know what Harry Reid is up to. I was very upset, even offended, by what he said about General Pace and General Petraeus. Look, you call General Pace incompetent? That's abs - this is a man who has devoted his entire life to the Marine corps, the service of our country, defense of our country.
Q. Why is he doing this? Why is Reid doing this?
LIEBERMAN: I have no idea. Then to say that Petraeus is out of touch? I mean, Harry Reid in Washington says David Petraeus, who's in Baghdad, away from his family, heroically trying to rally our forces and succeed over in Iraq... that he's out of touch? I mean, it's just - the danger here - my colleagues who have been opposed to the war have said "we're opposed to the war, but we support our troops." But when you start to attack the top two generals, you know, that's... that's wrong. I hope he apologizes, I just hope he misstated...
Reid, unlike NTodd, chooses his battles.
You go to battle with the NTodd you have, not the NTodd you want.
Reid, unlike NTodd, chooses his battles. NTodd
I wonder what he'll choose for his first.
but Paetraus is out of touch..,he's a "progress" talking points robot
and Pace got shitcanned
There was a big flap.... Lieberman
Nuff said.
heroically trying to rally our forces
This implies that holey joes arguments are false, and that the troop morale is in the dumps.
"The American people do not want to return to the days of tax-and-spend policies," Bush said in his radio address.
I preferred it to borrow-from-the-Chinese-and-spend, personally. The interest on our debt'll cost way more than taxes, in the end.
they'll keep slinging shit till something sticks.
I wonder what he'll choose for his first.
Given that the Dems have been progressively escalating their efforts against Bush and winning some of those battles, I'd say he's been choosing rather well in the political arena. Doesn't mean we outside DC can't also engage in some battles...
So, if el Fucktardo is so concerned about government spending, why are all his pleas for more money to kill more US Soldiers and disgusting brown people all "off budget"?
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I preferred it to borrow-from-the-Chinese-and-spend
I like the rob-from-the-poor-and-spend approach.
So, if el Fucktardo is so concerned about government spending, why are all his pleas for more money to kill more US Soldiers and disgusting brown people all "off budget"?
Apprentice to Darth Holde
exactly
it's just hiding the truth about his spending from the american people
So, if el Fucktardo is so concerned about government spending, why are all his pleas for more money to kill more US Soldiers and disgusting brown people all "off budget"?
Pink elephant talk is disallowed.
I'd say he's been choosing rather well in the political arena
Really? Rather well? Really?
So, if el Fucktardo is so concerned about government spending, why are all his pleas for more money to kill more US Soldiers and disgusting brown people all "off budget"?
The best way to reign in spending is to not acknowledge it in your budget.
like The new republican war on earmarks...from the party of Ted "bridge to nowhere" Stevens
Really? Rather well? Really?
Yes.
But more importantly, citizens need to get engaged in the battle. And I don't mean writing letters...
Given that the Dems have been progressively escalating their efforts against Bush and winning some of those battles
I don't want to get into a pissing match BUT, just what battles have the dems been able to win? I'd really like to have some faith here, but I find that ground a bit soft to tread on.
The thing about "earmarks" is that they are there to channel funds to specific projects in specific states, like the "Bridge to Nowhere".
They don't add more pork in bills, they just channel the pork.
And the shitstain Stevens has the audacity to complain about them.
liebo almost said it was dangerous in Iraq...then he caught himself.
separately, pig on a plate--karl rove testifying.
And the shitstain Stevens has the audacity to complain about them.
Apprentice to Darth Holden
remember these people lack sel-reflection
So, if el Fucktardo is so concerned about government spending, why are all his pleas for more money to kill more US Soldiers and disgusting brown people all "off budget"?
Apprentice to Darth Holden | 06.16.07 - 1:38 pm | #
Shut up! Shut up! Cut his mic!
I would say that a large part of the majority leader's job is to shape public perception of the party and the work being done in the Congress, as well as actually to lead and induce others serving with him to follow. I see Reid as an utter failure in that regard. I see very few following him and I've yet to hear him articulate a coherent message that resonates with the public.
I don't want to get into a pissing match BUT, just what battles have the dems been able to win?
So nobody remembers the budget they passed that Bush vetoed? They won that Congressional battle, got the GOP on record, were able to pass the supplemental that deflated any attacks on them about not funding/supporting troops, and the battles continue. And, of course, there are other issues than just Iraq. 100 hours? Remember?
And I still have to ask: what are we willing to do ourselves to end the war if we're not happy with our proxies' methodical political approach when, you must admit, Bush still wields considerable power with the veto pen and no veto-proof Dem majority?
Good blogging, little buddy.
Damn good.
The Hatch Act: A law passed by Democrats to address abuses perpetrated by Democrats.
You'll NEVER see legislation like this out of the GOP. Never.
And it’s important to remind people that you’re George Bush people. … If there’s one empire I want built, it’s the George Bush empire. [One Party Country, p. 102]
The George Bush empire bears a striking resemblance Rome under Nero.
I see Reid as an utter failure in that regard. I see very few following him and I've yet to hear him articulate a coherent message that resonates with the public.
Who's not following him? And if the public agrees with the Dems' position, does that not mean the message is resonating?
I would say that a large part of the majority leader's job is to shape public perception of the party and the work being done in the Congress, as well as actually to lead and induce others serving with him to follow. I see Reid as an utter failure in that regard. I see very few following him and I've yet to hear him articulate a coherent message that resonates with the public.
Where's my fucking flying car?
Glenn Greenwald posted mash-notes to himself under sockpuppet psuedonyms, lacking the balls to write his self-puffery under his own name, and then claimed innocence by blaming the posts on his live-in boyfriend/cabana boy.
What a wanker.
Ntodd, use your own computer please.
"Two New Jersey housemates got a bit of a surprise late in the night last Friday when they discovered a burglar, naked except for socks and sneakers, surfing pornography on their computer."
http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/art...79&
in_page_id=2
Hannity: I think the Democrats have gone further left than anybody would have anticipated. I think these bloggers have really gotten to them. I think they’re really positioning themselves that they’re gonna have a very difficult time moving center. Do you see that?”
Russert: Absolutely…
Wow, an old silly attack on Greenwald on such a lovely Saturday?
Ntodd, use your own computer please.
Hey, when I'm out of town, I try to get out and see the sights...
Glenn Greenwald posted mash-notes to himself under sockpuppet psuedonyms, lacking the balls to write his self-puffery under his own name, and then claimed innocence by blaming the posts on his live-in boyfriend/cabana boy.
What a wanker.
glenny
do you hate glenn greenwald because he's a better man than you'll ever be?
and why don't you trash him at his own site, or are you scared?
Yes. - NTodd
That is very nice theorizing, but the words ring hollow to me. I have seen zero evidence that Reid (or anyone else in charge of the Dems) is any kind of grand master politican, systematically outflanking the GOP until they suddenly win. Assumes facts not in evidence, IMHO.
Glenn Greenwald posted mash-notes to himself under sockpuppet psuedonyms, lacking the balls to write his self-puffery under his own name, and then claimed innocence by blaming the posts on his live-in boyfriend/cabana boy.
What a wanker.
glenny
Looks like Greenwald is making some bedwetters uncomfortable.
"glenn" and "self Puffery"
I thought of Ernest T. Bass
I preferred it to borrow-from-the-Chinese-and-spend, personally. The interest on our debt'll cost way more than taxes, in the end.
Phila, Pizen Sarpint |
It won't be the interest charges on those loans that will be the real pain in the ass for the US. It'll be the other strings that are attached.
I love the idea of an Eschaton troll getting huffy about sockpuppetry. That's like Paris Hilton complaining about spoiled white girls.
"Two New Jersey housemates got a bit of a surprise late in the night last Friday when they discovered a burglar, naked except for socks and sneakers, surfing pornography on their computer."
Also:
The man was identified as Jerry B. Mahaffey, a recruiter for the U.S. Army. Police later found his abandoned clothes behind The Laughing Lion, a local bar.
Heh
lotsa luck. we've been talking about the possibility of "getting Rove" for several years now, and nothing ever comes of it. Is there any reason to think this would be any different? Face it, Rove will end up being this legendary evil figure who was above it all and who was never brought down. I would be happier than anyone if he finally ended up in the can, but why waste time hoping it will ever happen--it ain't. And there is no Santa Claus...
Glenn Greenwald posted mash-notes to himself under sockpuppet psuedonyms, lacking the balls to write his self-puffery under his own name, and then claimed innocence by blaming the posts on his live-in boyfriend/cabana boy.
What a wanker.
glenny
So, go post that on his site. Why are you putting it here?
"The George Bush empire bears a striking resemblance Rome under Nero."
the repugs would agree with you. really, they would, but they'd say Clinton was nero. They are disciples, bringing the word of bog to the masses.
Looks like Greenwald is making some bedwetters uncomfortable.
Apprentice to Darth Holden
That's jack.
A Fucking (Austria) idiot.
That is very nice theorizing, but the words ring hollow to me.
It's not theorizing. They've been doing EXACTLY what I describe. And over that time Congressional approval rose (admittedly down a smidge now because of understandable impatience on the electorate's part), more Americans backed timetables, etc.
The biggest lack I see is not in Congress, but in us. How are we going to move beyond answering polls and writing letters to provide more necessary spine in the Dems AND convince the GOP to join the fun? Clearly OUR message hasn't resonated with the people in DC...
Who's not following him? And if the public agrees with the Dems' position, does that not mean the message is resonating?
When I start seeing votes with 49 Dems voting together, then they can move on to peeling off Republicans. And frankly, the public agreed with the Dems' position long before the Dems figured out what their position was. Assuming they have yet.
"Two New Jersey housemates got a bit of a surprise late in the night last Friday when they discovered a burglar, naked except for socks and sneakers, surfing pornography on their computer."
http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/art...79& in_page_id=2
Doug | 06.16.07 - 1:46 pm | #
Uh...that's called a "Streaker"
I forget, why does everyone beat up on NTodd again?
And I still have to ask: what are we willing to do ourselves to end the war if we're not happy with our proxies' methodical political approach when, you must admit, Bush still wields considerable power with the veto pen and no veto-proof Dem majority?
I agree with the powerlessness and the veto pen. I'm coming to the conclusion that we, as a people, are never going to end the war in Iraq. Talk about powerlessness! There seems to be nothing that is in our grasp that can manipulate the powers that are necessary to move this in our direction.
Uh...that's called a "Streaker"
Gilly Gonzylon
Ray Stevens?
The man was identified as Jerry B. Mahaffey, a recruiter for the U.S. Army. Police later found his abandoned clothes behind The Laughing Lion, a local bar.
Now this is interesting.
Because the story didn't mention the rank of the recruiter.
Recently, the Army has been experimenting with civilian contract recruiters as a new approach to recruiting. Could this guy be one of them? A non-uniformed recruiter, who would have no military rank?
And there is no Santa Claus...
coffeequeen
Bullshit! Where do the cookies and milk go?
lotsa luck. we've been talking about the possibility of "getting Rove" for several years now, and nothing ever comes of it. Is there any reason to think this would be any different? Face it, Rove will end up being this legendary evil figure who was above it all and who was never brought down. I would be happier than anyone if he finally ended up in the can, but why waste time hoping it will ever happen--it ain't. And there is no Santa Claus...
coffeequeen
You know, he doesn't have supernatural powers. He is mortal. And, while he is extremely devious, he's no genius. This whole "resistance is futile" attitude towards him is why he keeps getting away with so much.
Gee, if the dems hadn't taken congress would we have ever learned just how bad the corruption of the DoJ is. We've had five high profile resignations and are moving ever closer to KKKarl. That would not have happened otherwise.
When I start seeing votes with 49 Dems voting together, then they can move on to peeling off Republicans.
You have seen those.
Methinks people are "data collecting", which means they remember only the things that reinforce their bias. And again, rather than debating what Reid should be doing, how about we figure out what we, the ultimate bosses, ought to do.
You know, he doesn't have supernatural powers. He is mortal. And, while he is extremely devious, he's no genius. This whole "resistance is futile" attitude towards him is why he keeps getting away with so much.
Buzz Bomb | 06.16.07 - 1:51 pm | #
Yes, no, maybe...
"why does everyone beat up on NTodd again?"
It helps to pass the time.
Is there any reason to think this would be any different? Face it, Rove will end up being this legendary evil figure who was above it all and who was never brought down.
You don't know that.
Rove's been untouchable because, until about the 3rd week of January this year, he had the run of the place.
He doesn't have that luxury any longer.
And what goes around comes around.
I'm coming to the conclusion that we, as a people, are never going to end the war in Iraq.
I think you should be coming to the opposite conclusion. Bush's veto pen checks Congress, not us.
"And there is no Santa Claus..."
I remember the same talk about Libby. Look what happened there.
Oh for heaven's sake, if they can't "get" an unprincipled henchman like Gonzales, there's no way to "get" a ruthless SOB like Rove.
I forget, why does everyone beat up on NTodd again?
Because he always acts like an ass, is a brat, a bully, a fuckwit, and not at all nice. Oh, and he's ugly.
"why does everyone beat up on NTodd again?"
I don't, although I wish he's use some Vermonter lingo. "aYUP" and "wicked" would do nicely.
Also, I speak Truth to Power, and you groupthinkers hate that so are trying to silence me.
My latest wankery. Wankified edition.
I see Gonzaleaz is speaking in detroit...
When I start seeing votes with 49 Dems voting together, then they can move on to peeling off Republicans.
That is, and always has been, rare.
The biggest lack I see is not in Congress, but in us.
I never understand the people who say they don't represent us properly. I think they represent our dithering spinelessness pretty well.
Oh for heaven's sake, if they can't "get" an unprincipled henchman like Gonzales, there's no way to "get" a ruthless SOB like Rove.
Nûr al-Cubicle | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 1:53 pm | #
Even Fitz couldn't trip him up.
AYUP is NOT Vermonter. That's Downeastern.
The Vermont accent is closer to Minnesota than Maine. No joke.
"if they can't "get" an unprincipled henchman like Gonzales, there's no way to "get" a ruthless SOB like Rove."
Gonzales was "outed" wasn't he? And I might add that fight is not over.
Quit making me be the optimistic one goddamit!!
Because he always acts like an ass, is a brat, a bully, a fuckwit, and not at all nice. Oh, and he's ugly.
You forgot cult leader.
I gotta go play with the Dogz for a bit, then get some food and solvents. Be shitty to each other.
l8rh9rs.
I tried to silence NTodd. It lasted 37 seconds and cost me 2 quarters though.
"you groupthinkers hate that so are trying to silence me."
I thought it was just something to do in our spare time.
Oh for heaven's sake, if they can't "get" an unprincipled henchman like Gonzales, there's no way to "get" a ruthless SOB like Rove.
Nûr al-Cubicle | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 1:53 pm | #
Assumes facts not in evidence.
You forgot cult leader.
Omitting that was a test of your loyalty.
Now I'm really leaving. Ooh, gotta add cyanide to the shopping list...
Ahh yes, now I remember. 
It's like you need [serious][/serious] tags where everyone else needs [sarcasm][/sarcasm].
I'm dense today, my sister's bf is helping repair our broken water line and I can't wait to get to all the backed up washing and stuff.
Assumes facts not in evidence.
Just what I was thinking.
QL had a good point, also.
Clearly OUR message hasn't resonated with the people in DC... NTodd
Yeah, I get that that's your message. But as to what Congress is doing, my attitude is that I have been long done waiting to see some kind of evidence the Dems have any idea how to present themselves and what they're doing in an effective way. I pay close attention myself and I hardly know what the hell they're talking about. What chance does a barely-engaged member of the public have?
You seem to be suggesting that if only we could tell them what they want in just the right way, *then* they'll listen to us for sure! I do not believe they are unaware of what we and the rest of the country want. Their reasons for not acting on it or even acting against it must then be for some other reason. You want to believe it's because they are following some long term strategy, great, I hope you're right. And I hope we're all still around to enjoy it when they unleash all the dry powder. I'll happily eat my words.
AYUP is NOT Vermonter. That's Downeastern.
The Vermont accent is closer to Minnesota than Maine. No joke.
NTodd, Scign Brahmin | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 1:55 pm | #
Ah, but "wicked" you agree with. aYUP.
So...how irritated should I be when a big fancy site keeps lifting stuff from my "hope blogging" posts without crediting me?
The Hatch Act: A law passed by Democrats to address abuses perpetrated by Democrats.
You'll NEVER see legislation like this out of the GOP. Never.
Apprentice to Darth Holden
I think it was an attempt by Congress to assert power in the shadow of an extremely powerful Presidency (perhaps also to switch tracks on the gravy train back in their direction).
By 1938-1939, FDR could no longer expect automatic support from Democrats in Congress.
[AH! Pizza's here! Y'all take care of your good selves. I'm hungry.]
watching 'hunt for red october' right now and guess who is on the screen -- and just uttered this line to alec baldwin. lol. too perfect.:
'presidents don't take a dump, son, without a plan...'
'presidents don't take a dump, son, without a plan...'
This one plays with himself without a plan.
Because he always acts like an ass, is a brat, a bully, a fuckwit, and not at all nice. Oh, and he's ugly.
You left off "and nobody likes him."
I'll have to take off a full point for that ommission, I'm afraid.
"You just hate the dems because you're secretly a republican"
...My flaming here last week because I mentioned Harry Reid sucked.
The Conservative Party of canada has stolen the republican talking points on iraq for afghanistan. I watched some question period on friday, and the Liberals/NDP were asksing about detaine treatment
peter van loan, hosue leader, answerd with signs of progress. thee were caccinatinmg children
i think we shoud, call this "the Progress dodge"
So...how irritated should I be when a big fancy site keeps lifting stuff from my "hope blogging" posts without crediting me? Phila
You don't own hope, Pandora.
But as to what Congress is doing, my attitude is that I have been long done waiting to see some kind of evidence the Dems have any idea how to present themselves and what they're doing in an effective way.
That I agree with. The Dems could definitely use some PR lessons.
They don't know how to play the press and get a message out and don't seem to want to do so.
Also, I would like to see the bastards undermine Lie-by.
vaccinating
The March of Civilization: From Nazca to Gatwick
I think it was an attempt by Congress to assert power in the shadow of an extremely powerful Presidency (perhaps also to switch tracks on the gravy train back in their direction).
Like I said, you'll never catch Republicans doing this. Because they had multiple instances where such action was more than warranted between 2001 and 2007 and they did not act ONCE to curb executive power.
'presidents don't take a dump, son, without a plan...'
linda
Fred's wife, Bubbles?
Phila,
Does the big fancy site have open comments? If so, consider pasting a link -- as though you were blogwhoring -- but with a big notice that the stuff was lifted sans permission, notice, or credit from your posts. Other commenters would then likely take up your cause as well.
Or they might just ban you as a troublemaker ... you never know these days. But, BE BOLD! 
You don't own hope, Pandora.
JeffCO | 06.16.07 - 2:01 pm | #
Nothing to do with hope per se...just links to interesting sites, Flickr photosets, etc.
It's kind of weird. Every blogger I know is conscientious about that stuff.
also this week on an immigration discussion, they had on Chris Simcox without noting his KKK history
Where has this Office of Special Counsel been for the last six years? Who runs it? Why are they investigating now?
Every blogger I know is conscientious about that stuff. Phila
Well, seriously I'd probably send them an email pointing out that if they are lifting from you they should start giving credit where due. Beyond that - eh.
I think I invented the phrase, "Fuck you back," but I can't prove it.
So...how irritated should I be when a big fancy site keeps lifting stuff from my "hope blogging" posts without crediting me?
Sending cease and desist letters with the words Intellectual Property is out?
So...how irritated should I be when a big fancy site keeps lifting stuff from my "hope blogging" posts without crediting me? Phila
Why don'tcha start copyrighting everything?
© 2007, Phila.
res -now that we head the committees we get to decide what has priority.
Gee, am I the only one optimistic here now?
I'm off to enjoy my day without anything to do for work that i know of
Or they might just ban you as a troublemaker ... you never know these days. But, BE BOLD!
catalexis-bemused Wikipedian | 06.16.07 - 2:04 pm | #
They don't have comments...and I don't really care that much, ultimately. It's not like they're costing me money or anything.
It's just that it seems like a departure from how people usually do things (even on that site), which makes me think there must be a specific reason for it.
And it's not like we don't have a somewhat overlapping readership, either...
Eh, whatever. Not worth thinking about for a second longer.
Where has this Office of Special Counsel been for the last six years? Who runs it? Why are they investigating now?
I think this was supposed to be the end run around what the congress is doing. I wonder just how vigorous the end result will be.
I thought the Office of Special Counsel was inside the DOJ?
That I agree with. The Dems could definitely use some PR lessons.
They don't know how to play the press and get a message out and don't seem to want to do so.
Also, I would like to see the bastards undermine Lie-by.
billy b | 06.16.07 - 2:01 pm | #
Yup
Republicans getting a message across
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T...h?v=TSYV-
nEE300
And the dems
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U...h?
v=UgfNFcYnugg
...My flaming here last week because I mentioned Harry Reid sucked.
Gilly Gonzylon
Trouble is, I don't see anybody who could do better. And I actually like being able to point to an anti-choice Dem leader, just as a rhetorical point.
they do need to designate a thug, somebody to go out and smack Lieberman around when he starts repeating FoxNews talking points. Barbara Boxer owes it to partisan karma, and she's pretty good at it.
Where has this Office of Special Counsel been for the last six years? Who runs it? Why are they investigating now?
Because they can count on Congress for cover now.
OSC head Scott J. Bloch, has been under some scrutiny himself, I understand. It's all very inside the beltway, doncha' know? Nothing for us to worry our pretty little heads over.
"Why are they investigating now?"
--res ipsa loquitur
Pressure from Democrats maybe? Doesn't mean anything will happen though if the investigators are Bush hirees. Maybe just a cover.
I'm so cynical these days, I have a party when Scooter is denied being let out of jail pending appeal. Not that he'll ever see the inside of a cell anyway.
Well, seriously I'd probably send them an email pointing out that if they are lifting from you they should start giving credit where due. Beyond that - eh.
JeffCO | 06.16.07 - 2:07 pm | #
Thought about it...but as you say: eh. Vast chunks of my writing lifted, maybe. Random links to Flickr photosets and sites on urban soundscapes...not worth getting irked about for more than a couple seconds.
yo, what's up? found a shady spot out back so I can actually see the computer screen.
they do need to designate a thug, somebody to go out and smack Lieberman around when he starts repeating FoxNews talking points. Barbara Boxer owes it to partisan karma, and she's pretty good at it.
That's a damn good idea.
As for Reid, I can think of a hell of a lot more people that I'd rather have in that position but he's the one and, while I haven't been bowled over by his performance, I haven't been as disappointed as a lot of folks have.
Republicans getting a message across
Good one!
Fuck.
heh. there's a bug on my screen.
"It's not a bug, it's a feature."
--Atrios
they do need to designate a thug, somebody to go out and smack Lieberman around when he starts repeating FoxNews talking points. Barbara Boxer owes it to partisan karma, and she's pretty good at it.
Jim | 06.16.07 - 2:09 pm | #
Yes, a charming one as funny as John Stewart and as vicious as a ball kicked pit bull.
Random links to Flickr photosets and sites on urban soundscapes...not worth getting irked about for more than a couple seconds.
Oh, I see. I thought it might have been the former. I have started trying to be a Wikipedia editor -- some of which involves running down citations for iffy statements and damn if there isn't wholesale lifting of paragraphs to and from -- I can't tell who plagiarized who half the time.
Just trying to brush off the bug.
tigre,
I just asked TKK to drive us to your place, but he refused. Bastard. Says, "I can only handle driving on Sunrise Highway." Told him, "If you can handle Sunrise Highway you can handle Jericho Turnpike and Route 25 and those are the ne plus ultra of LI Traffic Nightmares."
they do need to designate a thug, somebody to go out and smack Lieberman around when he starts repeating FoxNews talking points. Barbara Boxer owes it to partisan karma, and she's pretty good at it.
This assumes that the dems actually disagree with lieberman.
Yes, a charming one as funny as John Stewart and as vicious as a ball kicked pit bull.
Gilly Gonzylon
Bill Clinton, another one who owes the party on the whole Lieberman score
Just trying to brush off the bug.
heh. it's moved over to the other side of the screen.
I just asked TKK to drive us to your place, but he refused
Maybe he has a really good parking spot.
This assumes that the dems actually disagree with lieberman.
smalfish, tinfoil hatted | 06.16.07 - 2:15 pm | #
Yowcheese....
I just asked TKK to drive us to your place, but he refused. Bastard. Says, "I can only handle driving on Sunrise Highway." Told him, "If you can handle Sunrise Highway you can handle Jericho Turnpike and Route 25 and those are the ne plus ultra of LI Traffic Nightmares."
You do NOT want to drive on 27 during the day on the weekend, though. It would take you a day.
So...how irritated should I be when a big fancy site keeps lifting stuff from my "hope blogging" posts without crediting me?
Phila, Pizen Sarpint |
so which big fancy site?
heh. it's moved over to the other side of the screen.
__________________________________________________
_____
damn. it flew away. wee little thing.
JeffCO,
You seem to be suggesting that if only we could tell them what they want in just the right way, *then* they'll listen to us for sure!
Nope, I'm not in the slightest. But I'm done with this for no.
Watertiger: Might be time to update your tagline to include "may cause oily discharge and anal leakage...."
Bryce3D is now free.
http://www.download.com/Bryce/30...4-
10696717.html
Andy Kaufman!
Nope, I'm not in the slightest. But I'm done with this for no.
NTodd, Scign Cult Leader | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 2:19 pm | #
That's wicked !
Stop talking about anal leakage--my waterline isn't fixed yet!
Afternoon, all.
For those of you who weren't around this morning, this song is frigging fabulous.
Even if it is by a Canadian.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e...related&
search=
Seriously, it's delightful....
Watertiger: Might be time to update your tagline to include "may cause oily discharge and anal leakage...."
you've been reading the inserts to that new "Alli" pill, haven't you.
Andy Kaufman!
res ipsa loquitur | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 2:20 pm | #
He can drive a point home (could)
But Keef...
My anal leakage has improved since I started using Miracle Whip on my ass.
But I'm done with this for no.
NTodd
Ok, but if you've gathered a list of all the important votes under Reid, I'd love to see the breakdown by party to see just how often Dems really are voting together.
Watertiger: Might be time to update your tagline to include "may cause oily discharge and anal leakage...."
you've been reading the inserts to that new "Alli" pill, haven't you.
watertiger
Was watching a couple of bobbleheads on msnbc talking about it when I was on the treadmill this morning. It was all I could do not to LOL! The drug company also recommends you carry a second pair of pants with you, just in case.
if you've gathered a list of all the important votes under Reid, I'd love to see the breakdown by party to see just how often Dems really are voting together.
I'd suggest the same thing I do to trolls: you make the assertion, you back it up.
You and dave and others say Reid sucks. The only empirical reason I can see is because he hasn't somehow magically ended the war, but you all say he hasn't held the Dems together, hasn't accomplished anything in the Senate, etc. Well, where's your evidence?
Seriously, it's delightful....
What makes it delightful? It sounds rather populist. Aimed at the top forty, but likely missed.
The "liberal media":
Bush warns he'll veto runaway spending
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/
20070...thUdlm2ZARh24cA
Can you believe it? Can you believe an editor would come with or let that headline go? I hope you can.
And what is it gonna take before more people will realize the "liberal media" works for the republican party. A parties image/how they are precieved/what message they get out/even what Americans think is important is shaped mostly by the media. Please listen closely our country depends on it: The "liberal media" is controlled by the republican party. Bashing Reid or Pelosi or whoever because the republican controlled "liberal media" will not let them get their message out is foolish.
Watertiger: Might be time to update your tagline to include "may cause oily discharge and anal leakage...."
I tried that stuff once. You should have seen the poor birdlife that got in my path.
I wouldn't listen to anything simels recommends.
I saw the opportunity in this and went long on popcorn futures and index options on the woodchipper manufacturer sector. There may be some pop in the poultry processing plant service sector because of a rise in demand for chicken feathers. Petroleum stocks are overextended, so the increase demand for tar is not a play.
The only evidence I see is that they were not willing to play chicken. Just refuse to fund the war until Bush blinked.
Bush probably wouldn't blink though and in the end their reputation would have been hurt in the process.
Bush would just let the troops go without rather than compromise. He is that much of an asshole.
hadenough | 06.16.07 - 2:25 pm | #
DEB RIECHMANN wrote it. Just search her 2000 other articles.
Liberals dominate the media....this has been announced by Rush Limbaugh. And Thomas Sowell. And Ann Coulter. And Rich Lowry. Bill O'Reilly. And Robert Novak. And George Will.
And John Gibson. And Michelle Malkin. And David Brooks. And Tony Snow. And Tony Blankely. And Fred Barnes. And Britt Hume. And Larry Kudlow. And Sean Hannity. And David Horowitz. And William Kristol. And Hugh Hewitt. And William Buckley.
And Oliver North. And Joe Scarborough. And Pat Buchanan. And John McLaughlin. And Cal Thomas. And Joe Klein. And James Kilpatrick. And Tucker Carlson. And Deroy Murdock. And Michael Savage. And Charles Krauthammer. And Stephen Moore. And Alan Keyes.
And Gary Bauer. And Mort Kondracke. And Andrew Sullivan. And Nicholas von Hoffman. And Neil Cavuto. And Matt Drudge. And Mike Rosen. And Dave Kopel. And John Caldara. And Deborah Howell. And Richard Morin. And John Harris. And Gordon Liddy. And laura Ingraham.
And Larry Elder. And Tammy Bruce. And Neal Boortz. And FOX DJ ManPal. And Rusty Humphrey. And Laura Schlessinger.
So what if the Administration had to pay Armstrong Williams and Maggie Gallagher to run their script.
I wouldn't listen to anything simels recommends.
Well that's up to you, but I was only asking.
the thing about that Alli pill is that you get anal leakage when you eat too much fat.
But each case is individual, so you have to test your limits.
That's a lot of underwear.
The drug company also recommends you carry a second pair of pants with you, just in case.
They could partner with these guys.
Well that's up to you, but I was only asking.
Ahem. Do you want to be in my Anti Simels Cult or not, jerkburger?
I bet that leaked upon underwear is highly marketable in Japan.
the thing about that Alli pill is that you get anal leakage when you eat too much fat.
But each case is individual, so you have to test your limits.
That's a lot of underwear.
watertiger | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 2:27 pm | #
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R...h?
v=Ru4EEVr6slU
the thing about that Alli pill is that you get anal leakage when you eat too much fat.
But each case is individual, so you have to test your limits.
That's a lot of underwear.
Just wear a NASA diaper.
What's the Alli pill?
"Bush warns he'll veto runaway spending"
Funny, it never occurred to him to do that when he had a GOPer congress.
damn. it flew away. wee little thing.
That's the last line of the novel, "NTodd's Penis".
What's the Alli pill?
It gives you insight into the Cosmos and a Mean Right Hook.
They could partner with these guys
ohmifuckinggod.
you make the assertion, you back it up.
Since you said I have seen Dems voting together en masse and suggested people were only remembering only the things that reinforce their bias, I assumed you had a list of the votes handy.
You do NOT want to drive on 27 during the day on the weekend, though. It would take you a day.
watertiger
Ah, East Coast summer weekend traffic jams. Thanks for the reminder. One of the things that made drugs so popular in the 60's, I'm sure.
That's the last line of the novel, "NTodd's Penis".
Always makes me cry.
What's the Alli pill?
New miracle pill that melts away the pounds!
Into your pants, apparently.
Ahem. Do you want to be in my Anti Simels Cult or not, jerkburger?
I bow to your reticence, oh Dark Lord.
Always makes me cry.
NTodd, Scign Cult Leader | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 2:30 pm | #
aYUP...
I have the list of democrat votes in my coat pocket.
(/McCarthy)
I wouldn't listen to anything simels recommends.
NTodd, Scign Cult Leader | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 2:25 pm | #
Neither would I...
I have the list of democrat votes in my coat pocket.
(/McCarthy)
trifecta
I thought that was Alan Simpsonat the Hill-Thomas hearing?
Until we take back the media we will never really know how much progress is being made.
That said, don't forget 19 Dems refused to vote to end the war. the solution is to elect better dems.
Simels, what do you recommend for ketchup stains in white dress shirts?
Since you said I have seen Dems voting together en masse and suggested people were only remembering only the things that reinforce their bias, I assumed you had a list of the votes handy.
We both have them handy.
That said, don't forget 19 Dems refused to vote to end the war. the solution is to elect better dems.
Isn't that the hinge? I mean, we vote for candidates based on what they say and their history, yet when push comes to shove in the congress, they do what the rest do. How to get real progressives elected is a secret.
i'm watching a very determined, oversized bluejay trying to bathe in an undersized birdbath.
Yes, NTodd, I've already been there. You just speak so authoritatively, I figured you had a post on it on one of your blogs already.
I have the list of democrat votes in my coat pocket.
(/McCarthy)
You ain't got shit you barefooted pussy!
/J Edgar
That said, don't forget 19 Dems refused to vote to end the war. the solution is to elect better dems. - ql
Does that include the Dem Senators?
The fireflies came out in force this week. I enjoy sitting on the porch with Trent Lott and watching them.
Yes, NTodd, I've already been there. You just speak so authoritatively, I figured you had a post on it on one of your blogs already.
JeffCO | 06.16.07 - 2:34 pm | #
He speaks with a wicked sense of confidence, aYUP.
How to get real progressives elected is a secret.
The secret probably has to do with not relying on proxies to do important work for us.
"That said, don't forget 19 Dems refused to vote to end the war. the solution is to elect better dems."
--ql in was in ny
Perhaps if we have to wait another 18 months to get people elected to end this war, we can. I just hate that it is going to take that long.
Simels, what do you recommend for ketchup stains in white dress shirts? - trifecta
They should accessorize in complimentary colors and wear sox.
i'm watching a very determined, oversized bluejay trying to bathe in an undersized birdbath.
Things just haven't been the same for Toronto since '94.
"So what if the Administration had to pay Armstrong Williams and Maggie Gallagher to run their script.
Gilly Gonzylon"
Yup.
50 years from now historians will not dare compare American citizens subservient acquiescence to 1930s Germany citizens. 1930s Germany citizens have suffered enough. Americans can never make up for what is happening now.
The secret probably has to do with not relying on proxies to do important work for us.
I agree. 250k per year is not nearly enough to actually do any of the real work of governing. Better to outsource reading stuff like the NIE and shit.
Things just haven't been the same for Toronto since '94.
goddamned steroids.
He speaks with a wicked sense of confidence, aYUP.
Gilly Gonzylon
So did Jim Jones and Rael.
Don't be fooled.
The fireflies came out in force this week. I enjoy sitting on the porch with Trent Lott and watching them. - trifecta
Sit further away from him. Some of those fireflies were tracers.
Yes, NTodd, I've already been there. You just speak so authoritatively, I figured you had a post on it on one of your blogs already.
I don't recall speaking authoritatively. I merely observed you've seen cohesion on votes in the past, such as the first timetables vote and on non-Iraq issues. But you seem to not really care when I post about actual trends and dismiss it as "theory", so I'm not all that motivated to dig up anything else. You might not consider what I find "important votes".
As I said, I don't think debating Reid's performance is all that constructive. He ain't going anywhere unless people are willing to do more than piss and moan about how he hasn't done everything exactly the way they want in exactly the right time frame.
And that goes for our entire governmental apparatus. They have our consent right now, tacit or otherwise. If you want to really get them to do something, or get out, then you have to really threaten to withdraw consent and be prepared to carry through on that threat.
Polling numbers ain't enough. That's passive and easily dismissed.
Perhaps if we have to wait another 18 months to get people elected to end this war, we can. I just hate that it is going to take that long.
mer | 06.16.07 - 2:35 pm | #
I envision D.C. taking in a few million people and at Bruce Springsteens nod, they'd all sing "Bring them Home" in unison. How COULDN'T the hearts of these Senators and Congressmen be warmed? They'd do the right thing, and within a week, the troops would begin trickling back.
So did Jim Jones and Rael.
Don't be fooled.
You dare question the Dark Master?
i'm watching a very determined, oversized bluejay trying to bathe in an undersized birdbath.
watertiger | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 2:34 pm | #
I saw a cardinal on a lawn the other day. Hadn't seen one in years -- god, they're gorgeous creatures.
Hey wait a minute -- on your blog it says you're at the beach. What's going on?
You dare question the Dark Master?
smalfish
Yes, I do.
NTodd has a z-list non-blog, which gives him too much power.
on your blog it says you're at the beach. What's going on?
steve simels
It's the Summer of Watertiger.
Oh good. I hope finally someone will get to Rove.
NTodd has a z-list non-blog, which gives him too much power.
Be careful, or I will being to bully you in such a way that you will never recover.
The fear of seeming, or being able to be called 'weak' prevents most people from admitting the untenable position of the US military viz-a-viz the ME. I have come to the conclusion that the vast reluctance to concede error and defeat is an internalization not unlike that which occurs with sports teams.
Most folk do not, it seems, really grow up at all.
fourlegs, didn't you get the memo? We can't touch Rove and are doomed because A Listers are, like, uh...bad and stuff.
:It gives you insight into the Cosmos and a Mean Right Hook."
--NTodd,
Do I need a prescripton, or is it over the counter?
Most folk do not, it seems, really grow up at all.
That's what my ex-wife always said about me. Smart woman.
Hey wait a minute -- on your blog it says you're at the beach. What's going on?
Sitting out in the back of the house at the beach.
bluejays, cardinals, thrashers, red winged blackbirds, carolina wrens, goldfinches, Baltimore orioles, and, right now, a freakin jumbo-sized seagull on the table, eating leftover bread.
Be careful, or I will being to bully you in such a way that you will never recover.
NTodd
You can't win, NTodd. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.
Do I need a prescripton, or is it over the counter?
Available behind the Tastee Freez...
Be careful, or I will being to bully you in such a way that you will never recover.
NTodd, Scign Cult Leader | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 2:42 pm | #
Full Nelson...Reilly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e...h?v=eCM-
58J_3Ig
I saw a cardinal on a lawn the other day. Hadn't seen one in years -- god, they're gorgeous creatures.
We have lots of cardinals here. I love them, they're so festive.
Sitting out in the back of the house at the beach.
So that's where the bus was going.
You can't win, NTodd. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.
Now I imagine you in a silk kimono...
To be on topic for a second, we need to beat on the MSM and insist that they use the proper term for the Preznit and his cohorts. It's a criminal enterprise, not an administration.
and cardinals. lots of cardinals.
oh, and robins and mockingbirds and mourning doves and house finches...
no hummingbirds, tho.
If NTodd had an A-list blog, he'd hate us.
You might not consider what I find "important votes".
Ha - nice dodge. I want to see all the data together, but the Senate site doesn't make it particularly easy, so if you or someone else has already pulled it together I want to see it. I called theorizing your interpretation of the Dem's performance as following some specific tactic or strategy (since that's what you originally pointed me to). Unless you're privy to their internal planning sessions, I see no reason to consider it otherwise.
You can't win, NTodd. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.
jac |
that line was a tease. What did he do with all that power: Appear as a floating head and tell Luke to use the force. I wanted fire and big cosmic monsters summoned from another dimension.
Thiry years later and I still feel cheated.
To be on topic for a second, we need to beat on the MSM and insist that they use the proper term for the Preznit and his cohorts.
Where, pray tell, are we going to find a stick?
Ha - nice dodge.
It's not a dodge at all. I provided a real trend, not something theoretical, and you dismissed it as such.
Unless you're privy to their internal planning sessions, I see no reason to consider it otherwise.
Oh jeeze, speaking of nice dodges.
Well, we're at an impasse. And now I'm really done with this. I find it stupid and pointless.
Now I imagine you in a silk kimono...
NTodd
NO FLIRTING!
I have hummingbirds hanging out right outside my door.
My brother in Canada, has bald eagles in his neck of the woods...
http://www.thumbsnap.com/v/3DyeW7L0.jpg
"no hummingbirds, tho."
--watertiger
I've got your hummingbirds right here. Two of them are doing a dance above the feeder right now. Eventually, they'll both be on the feeder.
You can't win, NTodd. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.
Are we channeling the Princess Leia again?
that line was a tease. What did he do with all that power: Appear as a floating head and tell Luke to use the force. I wanted fire and big cosmic monsters summoned from another dimension.
Thiry years later and I still feel cheated.
Jim
Obi-Wan Kenobi was a Democrat in Congress?
Where, pray tell, are we going to find a stick?
In your wallet.
Are we channeling the Princess Leia again?
Dude. It was Obi Wan. Geesh.
Karl does not know who his daddy is. Karl's momma does not know who his daddy was. Oh yeah, Satan.
oh, and catbirds. I love the catbirds.
and cardinals. lots of cardinals.
oh, and robins and mockingbirds and mourning doves and house finches...
no hummingbirds, tho.
watertiger
Mockingbirds and Robins are the most common here. Although I did see a cardinal almost hovering outside the office window the other day.
I find it stupid and pointless. NTodd
And that's stopped you from arguing something when before?
Are we channeling the Princess Leia again?
smalfish, tinfoil hatted | 06.16.07 - 2:50 pm | #
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u...h?
v=ua8WtVTi8vk
Obi-Wan Kenobi was a Democrat in Congress?
jac
I think Mitch McConnell might be a golgotha
Although I did see a cardinal almost hovering outside the office window the other day.
I once saw the pope fly by in his jet pack.
oh, and catbirds. I love the catbirds.
watertiger |
do they have little chairs?
fourlegsgood:
Hallo!!!!
LIked the pic of Maria's doggie....
I once saw the pope fly by in his jet pack.
And that's stopped you from arguing something when before?
Well, there was that one time.
In your wallet.
I already do my very best to boycott advertising. My television watching has dropped to very close to zero. I buy at local places as often as I can. I try to pay attention to where the shit I buy is made, but that's nearly impossible to avoid buying shit made in god awful places.
And my wallet is already empty enough as it is anyway.
Any other choices?
do they have little chairs?
it's amazing how they balance in them, perched up in the trees.
I once saw the pope fly by in his jet pack.
spinoza
Dood, are you channeling Ann Althouse, the One Woman Non-Sequitur Generating Machine, or something?
Mr.Murder said...
"Since some women support these things -- that is, policies GG connects to torture -- it can't only be about masculinity."
">Thanks for reppin' my homegirl, Ann!
Well, there was that one time.
NTodd
Riiiiiight.
And that's stopped you from arguing something when before?
Well, there was that one time.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Any other choices?
Anthrax.
I think the reluctance to give any credit to the Dems is similar to that of a parent who tends to withhold praise from a child out of fear that the child will think they have done enough and won't try harder.
We are afraid that Reid and the others will think they don't have to risk anything and won't push if they get praise and campaign contributions for a less than ideal result. I admit it -- I don't want them to think they can coast from here on...but NTodd is right too, they are doing a hell of a lot more than the 109th and we should let them know that we do appreciate what they are able to do. Now if we had the whole shebang like the GOP did and they still fall down on the job, all bets are off.
I see I'm dealing with a skeptical audience. You know, I don't have to sit here and take this abuse--I can get it over at Tena's blog...
Catbirds. I've never heard that before. What a strange name for a bird.
Cats and birds don't seem to belong in the same sentence unless there is carnage involved.
Any other choices?
I suspect that NTodd is suggesting that you consider withholding your federal income taxes.
Dood, are you channeling Ann Althouse, the One Woman Non-Sequitur Generating Machine, or something?
You know jac, your comparing me to that bag of shit could bring you some very bad karma.
Well, kiddies...I'm getting ready to catch a bus to Gomorrah on the Hudson, where I'll blah blah elitist chardonnay blah blah satanic commie chums blah blah. You know the drill....
Talk to you all much later this evening, with a serious buzz on, one hopes.
and we should let them know that we do appreciate what they are able to do. Now if we had the whole shebang like the GOP did and they still fall down on the job, all bets are off.
catalexis-bemused Wikipedian | 06.16.07 - 2:56 pm | #
See War Funding, Memorial Day Weekend, 2007
They could have prevented that bill from even coming up to a vote.
The George Bush Empire Presents:
"Karl Rove--The Other White Meat"
Mmmm...tasty!!!
Catbirds. I've never heard that before. What a strange name for a bird.
one of their calls sounds very much like a cat meowing.
they're lovely gray birds with russet under their tails and a black cap on their heads.
Not unlike TKK's hat...
You know jac, your comparing me to that bag of shit could bring you some very bad karma.
spinoza
I suspect that NTodd is suggesting that you consider withholding your federal income taxes.
Ok, I'm on board with that plan. But I cannot do it alone.
But then again, withholding my tax payments does not change the media one whit.
Didn't they just send to prison that couple who advocate not paying your taxes?
watertiger:catbird::NTodd:lbj
You know jac, your comparing me to that bag of shit could bring you some very bad karma.
spinoza
"I'm wearing them...and I just did"
bluejays, cardinals, thrashers, red winged blackbirds, carolina wrens, goldfinches, Baltimore orioles, and, right now, a freakin jumbo-sized seagull on the table, eating leftover bread.
I love birds.
They are little pint sized dinosaurs.
It's a non-sequitur unless it results in organ failure...
Didn't they just send to prison that couple who advocate not paying your taxes?
Did they finally get taken? That was a pretty long siege, IIRC.
catbird
oh, and chickadees, as I was just reminded quite loudly.
I suspect that NTodd is suggesting that you consider withholding your federal income taxes.
Ok, I'm on board with that plan. But I cannot do it alone.
But then again, withholding my tax payments does not change the media one whit.
You know it was that Ayn Rand ass licker Milton Friedman who dreamed up the automatic income tax deduction. Some libertarian, eh?
I don't know what it is abut this headline:
McCain says he'll fight Clinton's 'pork'
but something just doesn't sound right.
They don't have the money for their war now. Why should a lack of money stop them? They'll just borrow more from China.
Did somebody say NTodd? (see bottom pic, ahem)
P.S. Angie Paccione is over at the Lake. I kicked in a $100, and I feel groovy.
~
I think the reluctance to give any credit to the Dems is similar to that of a parent who tends to withhold praise from a child out of fear that the child will think they have done enough and won't try harder.
I don't give them no credit, but unearned self-esteem is also damaging.
oh, and the very occasional rose-breasted grosbeak. Rare, though.
I prefer them medium.
Good afternoon, folks!
"catbird"
--watertiger
Oh, what a sweet-looking bird. Thanks.
Where, pray tell, are we going to find a stick? - smalfish
Concise, ironic, but not bombastic letters to the editor.
fourlegsgood:
Hallo!!!!
LIked the pic of Maria's doggie....
Halloooo!!
Wish I were still in NYC hanging with you guys.
Instead I'm here getting my toes ripped to shreds by Maddie.
"Karl Rove--The Other White Meat"
Mmmm...tasty!!!
Salty Lake
Toxic.
They don't have the money for their war now. Why should a lack of money stop them? They'll just borrow more from China.
Like I said earlier, I don't think there is anything we as a people can do to stop this Iraq adventure. We have no leverage, no political power, and no coordination. Give us any one of the three and possibly.
Fighting the IRS is just pointless.
Ok, I'm on board with that plan. But I cannot do it alone.
For it to have any effect at all, you'd probably need millions, if not tens of millions of people on board.
Instead I'm here getting my toes ripped to shreds by Maddie.
I was checking on the kittens and showed them to my mother.
She thinks they're adorable.
And yes, the pics of Wimsey are fabulous.
Ok, I'm on board with that plan. But I cannot do it alone.
Nobody would suggest that. There are plenty of people engaging in conscientious war tax resistance.
But then again, withholding my tax payments does not change the media one whit.
Nope, but it means you're going after the government directly.
Didn't they just send to prison that couple who advocate not paying your taxes?
The libertarian fuckwits from NH that were in the standoff?
And yes, there's risk and consequence to such an act. Which is why I don't actually advocate it _per se_. It's just one tactical tool that must needs be part of a comprehensive strategy.
"We can't all be lion tamers..."
chickadees, as I was just reminded quite loudly. - watertiger
Chicka - DEE - DEE - DEE!
Instead I'm here getting my toes ripped to shreds by Maddie.
fourlegsgood, kittened
Your girls get purtier every day.
Oh, what a sweet-looking bird. Thanks.
They really are very elegant, with their little black skullcaps.
P.S. Angie Paccione is over at the Lake. I kicked in a $100
I'm not in her (potential) district, but I kicked in some money last election. Had the DNC done so earlier and sufficiently, she could well have beaten Musgrave. She can probably do it this time.
For it to have any effect at all, you'd probably need millions, if not tens of millions of people on board.
Damn, where can we find millions of people in this country...?
She thinks they're adorable.
And yes, the pics of Wimsey are fabulous.
Thanks.
I can't take credit for the Wimsey pics- I stole them from Bunter's blog.
And yes, the pics of Wimsey are fabulous.
watertiger
THAT is one handsome Bloodhound.
Nobody would suggest that. There are plenty of people engaging in conscientious war tax resistance.
Great! All we need is some coordination.
Your girls get purtier every day.
Thanks. Maddie has been out of control the past two days.
She's taken to biting my toes and fingers and face while I sleep.
You know, I got her a kitten, you think that would be enough.
Fighting the IRS is just pointless.
fourlegsgood, kittened
It is.
I watched a show about those bastards on A&E a couple of months back.
Even when they drive people to suicide, they're still not satisfied.
The GOP already has been implementing their plan to get us not to pay taxes. Of course, it really only does so indirectly, but removing our incomes.
Fighting the IRS is just pointless.
fourlegsgood
When I fight authority, authority always wins.
I just hate that it is going to take that long.
mer
Seriously, I think they are going to have to end it before 2008 in a desperate attempt to stop the hemouraging.
Damn, where can we find millions of people in this country...?
Sadly, those millions ain't reading your blog.
Great! All we need is some coordination.
There is.
Speaking of John Cougar Mellonhead, Farm Aid is going to be in NYC this year, over on Randall's Island.
They really are very elegant, with their little black skullcaps. watertiger
You have pantomime princess margarets out there too?
But then again, withholding my tax payments does not change the media one whit.
Nope, but it means you're going after the government directly.
It also means you're inviting the IRS to fuck up your credit and your finances permanently.
You guys can pursue THAT strategy without me.
Sadly, those millions ain't reading your blog.
Every journey begins with that proverbial single step.
And war tax resistance isn't just a tactic, but also an act of conscience. A minority of one can still resist evil...
And let me add, what the Dems need to keep doing is hammering home the message that this is w's war. By keeping it in the spotlight and highlighting how w is refusing to do anything new to try and end it, the Dems are doing a fine job deflecting the crap that the repukes are slingling.
Sadly, those millions ain't reading your blog.
Well ain't that America.
It also means you're inviting the IRS to fuck up your credit and your finances permanently.
Yes.
You have pantomime princess margarets out there too?
[squinty-eyed Calvin emoticon]
Fighting the IRS is just pointless.
Well, at least as if concerns the war. You have a lot of idiots lit Dick Armey and Forbes willing to turn this country into a more feudal state by stripping out any kind of progressive tax code. But back to the war. We lost control of the government when Truman and others at the beginning of the cold war authorized black budgets. We lost accountability. We lost representative democracy regardless of what those in congress think they are doing being on VERY secret committees. We spend more tax dollars per year on military bands than the NEA. We can launch shock and woe but cannot find graves for +100 victims of Katrina. And there was a link here earlier about the government's concerns over kids' chemistry kits. Did you know that in at least one state you do not need to register a firearm but you do need to register having an Erlenmeyer Flask? That is seriously fucked up.
And war tax resistance isn't just a tactic, but also an act of conscience. A minority of one can still resist evil...
So what are you saying, that those of us who DO pay their taxes don't have consciences?
Speaking of John Cougar Mellonhead
I hear he absolutely despises Gallagher.
"For it to have any effect at all, you'd probably need millions, if not tens of millions of people on board."
--Richard
And with automatic withdrawal of taxes out of most people's pay, I don't think that is the way to go.
So what are you saying, that those of us who DO pay their taxes don't have consciences?
No.
I hear he absolutely despises Gallagher.
He has an aversion mallets of all kinds.
Oh well, knock yourself out.
And let me add, what the Dems need to keep doing is hammering home the message that this is w's war.
Yes but they can't do that if they vote to end the war.
On another note, would it be a bannable offense--hypothetically speaking, of course--to fantasize out loud of a terrible collision between Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter? Resulting, of course, in nothing more than a couple of very annoying sprains that happen to have trouble healing? For the next three months?
hello moonbats
And with automatic withdrawal of taxes out of most people's pay, I don't think that is the way to go.
You can game W-4s and make sure to owe the government at the end of the year, which you then refuse to pay.
Alternately, you can withhold a symbolic amount (e.g., your "share" of the war). Or choose to live below the poverty line so you will have no tax liability (the only legal option).
When I fight authority, authority always wins.
J. Cougar | 06.16.07 - 3:08 pm | # M.
In a war between you and the establishment, always bet on the establishment.
Oh well, knock yourself out.
Golly, thanks.
Did you know that in at least one state you do not need to register a firearm but you do need to register having an Erlenmeyer Flask? spinoza
What
The
FUCK!
(got a link, I need to spread that one around)
hello moonbats -Moonbootica
Is Captain Jack getting you high tonight?
In a war between you and the establishment, always bet on the establishment.
Ben Franklin, right?
Moon, did you have your sister over for dinner?
There is.
I like the phone tax resistance. I did not know that the tax on the phone bill was paying for the military. Better yet, the past has shown that the phone company has no enforcement over collecting these taxes.
Is Captain Jack getting you high tonight?
JeffCO | 06.16.07 - 3:16 pm | #
yeah, love Captain Jack.
and ooh what a major twist at the end.
cannot wait for next week!!!!!
JR-
Here's the link. It makes dreaful reading.
http://memepunks.blogspot.com/
20...dupe=with_honor
You need firearms so you can have an armed rebellion against the government. But it's unpatriotic to question the government. Go figure.
Ben Franklin, right? NTodd
Wasn't he simels roommate once?
Re-HICA!
I'm thinking of being an outlaw, and putting the Vino's plates on the Kymco.
.
Moon, did you have your sister over for dinner?
rosie | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 3:16 pm | #
yeah, she is staying here till she goes off to Ireland some when in July
This is not "W's war." This war was brought to our shores by Al Queda. Now we are fighting Al Queda in Iraq, and just announced a new counteroffensive against Al Queda in and around Bagdhad. I, for one, am glad this President is sticking to his promise to go after Al Queda whenever and wherever they are.
Ben Franklin, right?
Simels doesn't like to brag about it, but he was at member of the first Continental Congress...
I'M KIDDING, STEVE! LOVE YA!
I love Steve for loving my song
In a war between you and the establishment, always bet on the establishment.
I have seen first hand what happens when someone runs afoul of the IRS.
It's not pretty and I personally do not want to go there.
And at this stage of my life I don't want to live below the poverty line either.
who farted?
This is not "W's war." This war was brought to our shores by Al Queda. Now we are fighting Al Queda in Iraq, and just announced a new counteroffensive against Al Queda in and around Bagdhad. I, for one, am glad this President is sticking to his promise to go after Al Queda whenever and wherever they are.
Have another drink, ya fucking drunk. And learn to spell.
Either Texaschilibean is a stupid parody or someone whose first language is not English.
Damn you, JeffCO!!!
[shakes powdered wig at JeffCO]
This is not "W's war." This war was brought to our shores by Al Queda. Now we are fighting Al Queda in Iraq, and just announced a new counteroffensive against Al Queda in and around Bagdhad. I, for one, am glad this President is sticking to his promise to go after Al Queda whenever and wherever they are.
Texaschilibean | 06.16.07 - 3:18 pm | #
Oh, blow it out your ass, you putrescent piece of crap.
No one here cares what you think.
NTodd has courage of the kind found in non-violent people. Many will not agree, some agree but fear to follow, but no one should belittle his efforts.
and ooh what a major twist at the end. cannot wait for next week!!!!! Moonbootica
Mum's the word!
I like the phone tax resistance.
Heh, that's one I do still pay because I'm not in a position just yet to go without a phone. I also pay property taxes (which fund education here in Vermont).
I fully expect the State of Vermont to be on my case before the IRS. I do want to fund stuff locally, but I've been disappointed with the state leg regarding impeachment and since our state income tax is linked to the Federal, it's hard to not evade both.
A tariff of the Tastee Freeze should be ignored. Refuse to pay the tax on extra nickles.
I, for one, am glad this President is sticking to his promise to go after Al Queda whenever and wherever they are.
What a pussy, going after something that doesn't exist. Next up: the war against quesadillas.
OK. Let's go back to chickadees and catbirds. This is too depressing.
I fully expect the State of Vermont to be on my case before the IRS.
I would think it would take a longer time for the IRS to catch on than the state tax people.
You know, I got her a kitten, you think that would be enough.
fourlegsgood, kittened | Homepage | 06.16.07 - 3:08 pm |
I think she's trying to tell you, in her own special way, that you're not supposed to leave her alone. Ever. You're supposed to take to her, trips, etc.
A tariff of the Tastee Freeze should be ignored. Refuse to pay the tax on extra nickles.
Okay, stop fucking around. I mean it.
[shakes powdered wig at JeffCO] watertiger
You did what? You waggled your wig? Heh.
NTodd has courage of the kind found in non-violent people. Many will not agree, some agree but fear to follow, but no one should belittle his efforts.
Okay.
Next up: the war against quesadillas.
Don't tell Napoleon's grandma.
On page 81 of today’s Guardian weekly entertainment guide, BBC2’s ‘Rome’ is heartily recommended: “More sexy toga antics with a heavy dose of shagging, carousing and duffings.”
No doubt the Guardian’s affluent, educated readership will be aware that “duffings” means “beatings”. The verb “to be duffed up” means “to be beaten up.”
However, I wonder how many readers will be aware that this verb derives from the activities of Douglas V. Duff (1901 – 197
.
Who he?
He was a state terrorist employed by the U.K. government during the British Mandate in Palestine. His particular expertise was torturing Arabs.
http://ellissharp.blogspot.com/2...et-
history.html
I'm one of the few who's taxes actually come out to near zero with all my deductions.
JeffCO, I live in Ohio, myself. But I also contribted to Angie in 2006. And John Laesch, Donna Edwards, and Victoria Wulsin (along with plenty of other Blue America candidates...a few won, most did not).
I'm glad to see these four running again. They could win this time, and none of them are DLC types.
~
"we are fighting Al Queda in Iraq"
From yer mom's basement?????
Now I have to go and make a pathetic effort to be useful to my sister and her bf in their fixing of our waterline which has turned into a 5-trip to Home Depot adventure so far.
I would think it would take a longer time for the IRS to catch on than the state tax people.
Shit, the state got on my case a couple years ago over 7 bucks mere weeks after the filing deadline. I was going to challenge it (it was a fuck up with their new webpay system), but decided it wasn't worth my time even though it pissed me off just on principle.
I already have my nice refusal letter prepared for them.
This is not "W's war." This war was brought to our shores by Al Queda. Now we are fighting Al Queda in Iraq, and just announced a new counteroffensive against Al Queda in and around Bagdhad. I, for one, am glad this President is sticking to his promise to go after Al Queda whenever and wherever they are.
Texaschilibean
OK so the total fucking dumbshit asshole segement has been heard from.
Now I have to go and make a pathetic effort to be useful to my sister and her bf in their fixing of our waterline which has turned into a 5-trip to Home Depot adventure so far.
I feel your pain.
From the tone of the conversation we may as all start listening to Brittany Spears and give up.
well, that was interesting. chickadee just hovered by my shoulder, checking out the computer.
I think I convinced it to buy a Mac, not a PC.
[/runs back into house]
sheets.
From the tone of the conversation we may as all start listening to Brittany Spears and give up.
Well, I dunno bout the Brittany thing but, I can see mandatory monogamous relationships in the near future.
JeffCO, I live in Ohio, myself. But I also contribted to Angie in 2006.
I live not far from her district, and the daughter of a friend did major work on her campaign. I like Angie, and I would love to see a few more bigots like Musgrave and Tancredo fade into obscurity.
This war was brought to our shores by Al Queda.
Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
Wrong!
There were no Iraqis among the 9-11 hijackers.
well, that was interesting. chickadee just hovered by my shoulder, checking out the computer.
I think I convinced it to buy a Mac, not a PC.
Woo hoo!!
For the record, I'm a fucking coward. I'm just tired of being passive.
Property is a pretty good measure of wealth. Henry George saw this years ago ("Progress and Poverty" 1879). The problem is that so many are excluded from paying tax (the catholic church is the second largest landowner in NYC). Plus public work projects like interstate highways have removed massive amount of property from the tax roles. For example, when they put I-75 through Dayton, Ohio, they grabbed a huge amount of riverfront property and devalued anything near it. Why shouldn't the government have to pay taxes on its assets and property? Because we still believe in government as rulers who can own us rather than us owning them.
I wish Tancredo would sink into some quicksand, never to be heard from again.
Here's the link. It makes dreaful reading.
I caught the United Nuclear storyu when it went down (IIRC, via Phil Plait), but the flask thingy was new to me.
Insane. Absolutely insane.
My hands were clammy and cunning
Shes been suitably stunning
But I know theres not a hope in hades
All the laddies cat call and wolf whistle
So-called gentlemen and ladies
Dog fight like rose and thistle
I'm looking at my AP headlines on Yahoo, and I notice one that says:
"Bush warns he'll veto runaway government spending"
It is to laugh. It is to cry.
From the tone of the conversation we may as all start listening to Brittany Spears and give up.
Actually, it's "Britney".
Her parents apparently couldn't spell so they named her phonetically.
I fully expect the State of Vermont to be on my case before the IRS
NTodd
I think to be honorable you have to escrow the amount owed.
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