I'MMA LET YOU FINISH
Woohoo!
Wheeeehaaaaaaa!
Yaaaaahooooooo!
Whooopeeeeeee!
Woohoo! Again?
I'll leave it at six.
Alright then
*takes a bow*
I endorse Bas-O-matic. He's got the chops.
Damned filthy muggles...
Just started HP. Pretty darn good into even though I skipped books 3-6
Next thing ya know, A-man will be getting his hair "styled", and will develop a taste for marinated vienna sausages. DO NOT GO THERE MY SON!!!
For that way lies wankerdom.
More than that, I don't see myself as the Voice Of Authority as editorial boards have forever.
Thus spoke Lord God Aristhusa, and the ground quaked.
I guess we are supposed to send money and vote for whoever the Democratic Leadership chooses. That strategery worked so well in 2004.
FIF
More than that, I don't see myself as the Voice Of Authority as editorial boards have forever.
It's not how you see yourself, Great Atrios. It's how others see you.
[only half kidding]
But most importantly, who cares what I think?
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...
Someone needs a hug!
Bas-O-Matic
best sheet call ever
Ah, so Atrios only pretends to like Drinking Liberally!
But most importantly, who cares what I think?
Eight years of marriage have trained him well 
I guess we are supposed to send money and vote for whoever the Democratic Leadership chooses. That strategery worked so well in 2004.
George Johnston
My only problem with Keery was that he didn't challenge the "election" process in Ohio.
Romney's campaign later released a statement touting himself and criticizing Obama. The headline on the statement: "A record of promoting abstinence, not sex education for kindergartners."
So Mittster, just how long have you been having these fantasies about promiscuous 5-year-olds getting it on?
But if you don't endorse em how can we cash em?
If you don't endorse them, it's hard to cash them in.
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So when's the endorsement for Al coming out?
Pins.
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Geeze, "Kerry..." C'mon coffee, get to work.
I have to admit that I appreciate Atrios' stance on this. I mean, I like the sweaty lunk and all, but I think the biggest service he provides to us all is the forum in which all of the candidates' backers present their cases.
Quite educational and helpful, actually.
I, of course, haven't a clue yet as to which of the candidates I'll be backing in the primary.
peace and humptiness forever
You know, I'm beginning to loathe the shitstain Rommney on the levels I loathe the deserting coward.
The more I think about it (sans Gore as a candidate), I think Edwards is looking pretty good.
10 points up in Iowa over his nearest Democratic rival, 8 over republic.
And the republics and the press are scared to death of the boy.
ok done a thread or two - life awaits.
Later.
The bottom line that any one of the dem candidates is infinitely preferable to any of the loathesomoe fascist tools that are vying for the ReThug nomination.
The more I think about it (sans Gore as a candidate), I think Edwards is looking pretty good.
That's pretty much how I feel at the moment.
The more I think about it (sans Gore as a candidate), I think Edwards is looking pretty good.
I'm leaning this way at the moment as well. Although I think Elizabeth Edwards would be a kickass president.
I, of course, haven't a clue yet as to which of the candidates I'll be backing in the primary.
As I watch all of this unfold, I'm really starting to take a shine to Edwards (I liked him in '04, too, but I voted for Kerry in the primary). That is, unless the - what I hope to be inevitable - happens, and my boyfriend jumps in.
How can he say no, in a world that's constantly changing?
Richard Gere: We have a President now who is clearly a liar. The Vice-President lies constantly. We have a Secretary of State who lies, a Secretary of Defense who lies and an Attorney General who lies. This is insane. The secret government that they have put together is worse than most anything in the former Soviet Union. It's unthinkable.
Although I think Elizabeth Edwards would be a kickass president.
Yeah, she is so genuine...I just love that woman.
Although I think Elizabeth Edwards would be a kickass president.
She is an impressive person.
Vicki, I like Elizabeth because she's clearly a genuinely nice woman who can fuck your shit up
I like Elizabeth because she's clearly a genuinely nice woman who can fuck your shit up
She does have that skill nailed, doesn't she?
I loves me some good trial lawyers.
maybe the bloggers havent endorsed anyone BECAUSE IT IS JULY!!!!!
I like Edwards focusing on poverty, also.
I was at the supermarket today and a guy comes up to me and is asking for money so his kid could go to the doctor. All I had on me was a buck, so I gave it to him - I got extra cash when I bought my groceries, but the guy was gone when I came back out.
That shit is happening all too often now.
Spending motherfucking $12 billion a month in motherfucking Iraq while people are sinking into poverty.
That motherfucking shit makes me very sad and very angry. Very, very angry.
I'm ready for declaring class war on the wealthy.
You are right, I don't care about your opinion. Ha!Ha!. Although I really would like to know who you are supporting. Ha!Ha!. People are nosy and it is fun to see who bloggers or anyone supports.
Man, that CNN debate ad on the top of the main page is giving me a headache.
Well, let's see.
Is Elizabeth Edwards a coporate shill like the spouse of Hillary Clinton?
No.
So points in John Edwards' favor right there.
I'm not in thrall of Edwards.
But between him and Hillary, I'd definitely prefer him.
Bush Reclaims Powers After Colonoscopy
IQ set to reach double digits again by the end of the week.
I, too like Edwards. He has come out hard and early on many issues.
Compare his first lady to any of the repugs-----aaagh.
Why is the money going to Clinton & Obama in a much larger way than to Edwards?
YEAAAARGH!
Hey, wait a minute. It's Saturday -- that means I'm allowed to do my weekly five minutes of Hillary bashing.
So may I simply say that I will be extremely irked if she's the nominee?
Especially so when she loses?
Bush Reclaims Powers After Colonoscopy
IQ set to reach double digits again by the end of the week.
This assumes he does not use his brain for higher functions, like changing channels on the remote.
I'm ready for declaring class war on the wealthy.
I'm ready to bring back 1950s style tax rates. I don't recall a shortage of people willing to be CEOs when the top tax rate was very high.
Why is the money going to Clinton & Obama in a much larger way than to Edwards?
Because Clinton will be president and Obama is exciting.
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Why is the money going to Clinton & Obama in a much larger way than to Edwards?
camelot
That's a very important question, in my opinion. I'd love to see the answer.
I'm ready for declaring class war on the wealthy.
I'm ready for a President who, like FDR, gleefully dined on roast millionaire every day of the week.
Ah, so Atrios only pretends to like Drinking Liberally!
Doodle Bean
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elitist!!
naw he likes intermittent slumming
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Before they "sexed" it up... filmed by Yours Truly!
The more I think about it (sans Gore as a candidate), I think Edwards is looking pretty good.
That's pretty much how I feel at the moment.
Toonscribe
My daughter likes Edwards.
She also likes Richardson.
Sci-Fi Channel is running Nick Meyers "The Day After" right now.
Remember how batshit nuts the wingers went over it back in the day? It was Communist propaganda that would lead to our defeat in the Great Twilight Struggle, a campaign commercial for the Dems, all that shit?
All for putting forth the unarguable position that nuclear war would be a very bad thing.
They were sick bastards then, they're sick bastards now....
It's Saturday -- that means I'm allowed to do my weekly five minutes of Hillary bashing.
So may I simply say that I will be extremely irked if she's the nominee?
Pretty thin gruel there... you can do better!
Steve Simels, what, no giant reptiles?
I'm sad.
I'm ready for declaring class war on the wealthy.
I'm ready to bring back 1950s style tax rates. I don't recall a shortage of people willing to be CEOs when the top tax rate was very high. - toonscribe
Seconding Billy-b and Toonscribe. Just getting corporate tax rates back where they belong would be a good start.
Because Clinton will be president and Obama is exciting.
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QuentinCompson
Do you really think Hillary can win?
And, no, I'm not being snotty or snarky in any way when I ask that.
My only problem with Keery was that he didn't challenge the "election" process in Ohio.
Lumpenprolitariot
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good guys finish last
DEMs get yer rude on
Because Clinton will be president
Not so fast, there, QC. When push comes to shove, the people will speak, and I think Obama or Edwards have a better chance than Hillary. And that's IF Al doesn't enter.
I like DK.
Nancy, yeah, let's see one of them hire the Rude Pundit as a speechwriter.
Never happen, but it'd be fun to see people's heads spin.
I think Clinton won't make it through the primaries. Too polarizing of a candidate.
I wish Al Gore WOULD run.
Remember how batshit nuts the wingers went over it back in the day? It was Communist propaganda that would lead to our defeat in the Great Twilight Struggle, a campaign commercial for the Dems, all that shit?
Yep. And I remember the Reegun folks talking about winning a nuke war. The economy would be up and running in XX months after the war, etc.
Now I ask you, is that sane?
Yep. And I remember the Reegun folks talking about winning a nuke war. The economy would be up and running in XX months after the war, etc.
Now I ask you, is that sane?
billy b - get your wings
That crowd was NEVER sane.
dave™©:
I meant to thank you earlier for Flash and the Pan.
You are a great American, my friend. Really.
I wish Al Gore WOULD run.
Terry C, Wingers R Whiners | 07.21.07 - 2:40 pm | #
Well, we'll see. Should be soon.
Sci-Fi Channel is running Nick Meyers "The Day After" right now.
My problems with that are a) it's the "truncated" two-hour version. It originally ran for three (IIRC) and was even more originally supposed to run for about five over two nights. When is that version ever going to come out?; and b) there's a scene near the end where the "president" comes on the radio and gives a little speech that says nothing. In the original broadcast, the voice of the "president" was an obvious imitation of Reagan - dottering, jovial old man without a clue. In all subsequent broadcasts (and video releases), that voice has been replaced by a strong generic "authority" type voice.
Of course, if it weren't for "The Day After," there wouldn't be an "Amerika"...
I like DK.
NTodd for Naught
We share more than a birthday, old son. So far, Kucinich is the only one who has spoken directly, without hemming and hawing, on the issues.
Unfortunately, because of that, he's been cut out of the discourse by the media coverage, including the bbb.
Okay
I really would like Dennis Kucinich, but don't think that will happen.
So....Edwards.
Also, is Obama exciting or are we being told he is?
And, Fred Thompson is ugly. Period. We're just being told he is a pretty movie/tv star. Yuk, we're not blind.
I meant to thank you earlier for Flash and the Pan.
You are a great American, my friend. Really.
No charge, man.
For you, that is. Everyone else - kick in!
I've got nine hungry mouths to feed, and only two of them are human (the other seven eat much better than we do)!
I'm taking Al at his word and assuming he's not running. Frankly if he got into it now I would question why he was being so coy for so long.
I loved how the day after SCOTUS decided the Ledbetter (sp?) case negatively but suggested that the remedy could be found legislatively, Hillary was right there introducing a bill. Smart and really on the ball even while campaigning.
If you'll recall, The Day After was so controversial at the time that ABC was compelled to come up with a "couterpoint" program which turned out to be the utterly forgetable pathetic agitprop called Amerika, which sank like a stone in the ratings despite having Robert "Spenser for Hire" Urich as the lead.
RE: "The Day After" --
Given all the tinkering Meyer was forced to do, the standard TV version is kind of incoherent. But I'll never forget the shot of the missiles rising up over Kansas....
Really eerie, even now...
That's a very important question, in my opinion. I'd love to see the answer.
Diane C
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they are both DLC manipulators
Hill is a total corp shill but Obama is getting a populace groove on.
Edwards may not need so much cash if he takes the early states.
I prefer Edwards over the DLC mavens
Frankly, I'm still pissed at Edwards over that whole blogger thing where he caved to the wingnuts.
But it does seem he's learned a little from that, so...
However, at this point, I don't like nobody. Too goddam early...
Do you really think Hillary can win?
I just looks to me like she is doing everything right, the playing field favors a D winning, she has tons of money and the consummate pol of our time in her corner.
How could she lose?
Mind you I'm just saying I think she'll win. I'd much much much rather have Wesley Clark as prez, but, having once been 1/2 of a Hart delagate, I'm not a stranger to disappointment in such affairs. That said, I will be quite overjoyed when she is sworn in.
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The election you need to speak out on is the 34th Senate race in Virginia this year. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance and you should blog incessantly on Virginia's 34th Senate district.
So far, Kucinich is the only one who has spoken directly, without hemming and hawing, on the issues.
Unfortunately, because of that, he's been cut out of the discourse by the media coverage, including the bbb.
Well, I like him, too. I like his wife, too.
Is that wrong?
there's a scene near the end where the "president" comes on the radio and gives a little speech that says nothing. In the original broadcast, the voice of the "president" was an obvious imitation of Reagan
Yup, and I remember the after show interviews and one kid expressed my sentiments exactly: it sounded just like him (not just in voice, but in what the fool would've said).
Given all the tinkering Meyer was forced to do, the standard TV version is kind of incoherent.
And like I said, the version they show now is even shorter.
IIRC, the plan was for the first part (of about three hours) to end with the thermonuclear war, and the second part (two hours?) to be the aftermath.
Meyer swore off television after the experience (not sure if he's rethought it in the past few years)...
what, no giant reptiles?
When I was a wee Toonscribe, some of my favorite viewing was cheesy black-and-white giant creature movies on tv. Some of my faves were:
Reptilicus
Godzilla (original, not so much the sequels)
Them
The Giant Behemoth (can one have a "small" behemoth?)
The Black Scorpion
The Valley of Gwanji (sp?)(who doesn't like to see a t. rex lassooed from horseback)
and whatever the movie was that had the giant grasshoppers eating Chicago -- Peter Graves was the star.
Brings back fond memories.
FDR would probably be as marginalized as Kucinich is if he were running.
The corporate media would make sure of it.
That crowd was NEVER sane.
Terry
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and now they control the WH, SCOTUS and by extension - the minority party in Congress
Well, I like him, too. I like his wife, too.
Where's my wah-wah guitar?
I really would like Dennis Kucinich, but don't think that will happen.
So....Edwards.
So you won't vote for who you'd like in the primaries?
and whatever the movie was that had the giant grasshoppers eating Chicago -- Peter Graves was the star.
"Beginning of the End"?
RE: "The Day After" --
Given all the tinkering Meyer was forced to do, the standard TV version is kind of incoherent. But I'll never forget the shot of the missiles rising up over Kansas....
Really eerie, even now...
steve simels
I had friends at KU that were extras in the movie. They were creeped out when it aired.
I can live with any of 'em, but if it's one of the big three ormost of the 2nd tier, I'll have thier pantscuff in my teeth, trying to drag them to the left.
and whatever the movie was that had the giant grasshoppers eating Chicago -- Peter Graves was the star.
Beginning Of The End
We think...?
Well, of course I would. I have the courage of my convictions. I also am an Independent in PA.
So you won't vote for who you'd like in the primaries?
By the time I get a chance to vote in the Oregon primary, the candidate has already been decided by voters in other states.
Which is one of the reasons the current caucus/primary system sucks, big time.
60 visitors owe me a Coke!
and whatever the movie was that had the giant grasshoppers eating Chicago -- Peter Graves was the star.
Brings back fond memories.
Toonscribe | 07.21.07 - 2:48 pm | # "
"Beginning of the End"
Memorably mangled on MST3K...
I'm ready to bring back 1950s style tax rates. I don't recall a shortage of people willing to be CEOs when the top tax rate was very high.
Toonscribe
The conservatives' bullshit line about how higher taxes discourages productivity simply drives me insane. Whenever I hear anyone parrot it, I ask, "oh, so if you were offered a job at $1 million per year, knowing that your tax rate would be 50%, you'd turn it down to keep your $40K per year job so you'd only have to pay 30% in taxes? You'd pass up an extra $472,000 per year to get out of a higher tax rate? Then you're not just dumb, you're crazy."
I'll never forget the shot of the missiles rising up over Kansas....
That was on the cover of Newsweek, too, IIRC.
"Tommy!"
60 visitors owe me a Coke!
Dagnabit.
Frankly, I think the idea that Hillary can win is lunatic.
I'm not kidding about that. Putting aside for a minute the question of whether she should be president -- and I'd say that the answer on the score is a resounding no, since the last thing we need is another centrist Dem -- the idea that she's even remotely electable is wishful thinking on her supporters part and hubris on hers.
Okay, that's my weekly Hil bashing and I'll shut up now.
Well, I like him, too. I like his wife, too.
Is that wrong?
Vicki, Who ♥ Al Gore
No, not at all.
I just haven't made up my mind yet. It's too early.
But if Al runs.....
and whatever the movie was that had the giant grasshoppers eating Chicago -- Peter Graves was the star.
Beginning Of The End
We think...?
60 visitors
Sounds like "------ years to Earth" or something like that.
It has long been understood that, in circumstances like these, the constitutional prerogatives of the president would make it a futile and purely political act for Congress to refer contempt citations to U.S. attorneys," the anonymous Bush official added.
I smell Rove stink. Anonymous, heh.
Memorably mangled on MST3K...
steve simels
God bless MST3K
DK has improved as a candidate too. I would love, love, love to see him as VP cause I'm sure he won't be on the top of the ticket, more's the pity.
One thing Hillary would do would be to energize the Freepi like no one else could.
The openly moronic twits of the media would be engaging in non-stop nostalgia for their glory days of Monicagate as well.
Yep -- Beginning of the End
Peter Graves played Dr. Ed Wainwright.
Director: Bert I. Gordon
Writers:Fred Freiberger
Lester Gorn
Release Date:28 June 1957 (USA) more
Genre:Sci-Fi more
Tagline:Filmed in New Horrorscope! more
Plot Summary:Audrey Ames, an enterprising journalist, tries to get the scoop on giant grasshoppers accidentally created at the Illinois State experimental farm
giant grasshoppers accidentally created at the Illinois State experimental farm
Cool, we can blame this one on Obama!
It has long been understood that, in circumstances like these, the constitutional prerogatives of the president would make it a futile and purely political act for Congress to refer contempt citations to U.S. attorneys," the anonymous Bush official added.
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fuck those whackdicks - protecting individuals to avoid exposing your crimes is why the articles of impeachment were drafted.
Sounds like "------ years to Earth" or something like that.
Lumpenprolitariot
I take that back. I think that one was about London.
Oh, incidentally...
Owls!
whatever the movie was that had the giant grasshoppers eating Chicago -- Peter Graves was the star
Heaven's Gate?
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The conservatives' bullshit line about how higher taxes discourages productivity simply drives me insane.
Same here. I'm infuriated by the illogic of their "people will decide not to become rich if their riches are taxed too much" line of argument.
Just in case you feel in need of another helping of Bill Kristol's assholery. Someone cut the fucker's air supply.
So far, Kucinich is the only one who has spoken directly, without hemming and hawing, on the issues.
Well, he does have the fact that he doesn't have to worry about actually winning the Democratic nomination going for him.
Sounds like "------ years to Earth" or something like that.
"Five Million Years to Earth," aka "The Quatamass Experiment" - great Hammer sci-fi flick.
Oh, incidentally...
Owls!
Apprentice to Darth Holden | 07.21.07 - 2:59 pm | #
Another day, another stain on the sheets.
sheets
Well, a couple of things:
1. If what is being talked about is official statements of endorsement, then you would be right: why should anyone listen to you, and besides, how would it matter. That happens pretty rarely anyway. But if you are talking about bloggers "sympathizing" with a particular candidate and sometimes painting other candidates in selectively bad light, I think that happens more frequently. "Endorsing" perhaps would be more honest, if silly and presumptuous.
2. One reason I think official and non-official blog endorsements are less prevalent this year is two-fold: (1) it's still early; (2) fear of blow-back of the kind that accrued to Dean when the MSM decided to use it against him, or to Clark (the Michael Moore syndrome). It's a finer line to walk this time, based on experience.
I might also add another lesson learned: extreme allegiance to one candidate in the primaries can lead to difficulties in transitioning to another candidate in the event your candidate 'loses.' I know that is keeping me more open this time around to (most) all the candidates, and less willing to commit exclusively.
"Most electable" = the highest polling negatives of anyone in the field.
He was the perfect patsy, someone to polarize many fence sitters.
He suuuuure did fight for every vote.
They asked for funds more than they responded to any attacks.
Now Hillary is in the same role. She has some response to attacks, but if she rolls her eyes or wears a loud top with it,
weeeeeeere doooooomed!
I'll be glad to see the grown ups in charge again. That should be her campaign slogan. Clintons can run on their success, the GOP can run from it, like they did before.
Hillary needs to remindpeople about serial adulteres like Newt, people with divorce files thicker than a metro traffic dockett, like Fred Thompson, etc.
I care what you think!
Literally more than I care about any single other blogger.
Even the Editors!
What do you think people read you for? Being coy doesn't prevent you from being right.
Being decisive doesn't... okay. Lost. Hell with the analogy. Be decisive! You're incisive! Duh!
clarke was always the "electable one". at that point in our history, in the middle of a war and soon after a national tragedy, you put anyone with a "general" in front of their name and it would have been a fucking landslide, regardless of their stance on any issue or political experience.
anyone who thinks otherwise is outsmarting themselves.
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