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I want to hear what John Edwards has to say this morning. Not that it will make any difference, but just to see if he has a different take on the mess.
Okay, so the water has a simple turny deal to turn it off, no problem there. There's surprisingly more room than I expected between the sink and the rear wall, and only one metal nut holding the whole thing together. I'm going to try with just a pair of vice grips first, before running out to buy that basin wrench...
Back later, peeps. Things to get done.
PPE,
He's poised for something, I think. He's all over the place these days.
I'm hoping for VP, but not hopeful.
Moe: coffee first.
Trust me on this.
John Edwards: Shit or get off the pot, son.
Molly, AG or USSC. I'm hoping for the court, since he's youngish.
Classical music lovers take note: the oil price shock will soon be playing at a venue near you. That's the warning from Jonathan Beecher, a professional cellist and owner of Beecher Acoustics in Oxford, which supplies orchestras for classical concerts across the UK and restores instruments.
He needs two minibuses and a small truck to ferry an orchestra and its equipment around the country. He reckons that the fuel bill now accounts for about 10 per cent of the total cost of putting on a show. When he gives the bill to concert promoters, Beecher strips out his fuel in a separate travel supplement to explain why the total is so high.
Like the concert halls and music lovers he caters for, Beecher is an unlikely victim of record oil prices. Last week they hit a new record of $126 a barrel - almost double the price a year ago - and Goldman Sachs warned that it could hit the $200 mark within two years. This feeds directly through to fuel prices, with diesel up by about a quarter in the last year in the UK.
Road hauliers have been the most vocal, and most visible, protesters. Two weeks ago, a convoy of almost 100 lorries and trucks descended on London's Park Lane to highlight their plight.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/busine...1/
oil.utilities
Time for my elitist breakfast. Later.
maybe instead of reviving the "fairness in broadcasting" laws we should create "no broadcasting laws"?
bye for now 
John Edwards: Shit or get off the pot, son.
That may be what this morning is about. All the build-up this week might have been to remind people who he is and why he matters before he endorses.
Moe: coffee first.
I've been up for many hours.
Oh, and neither here nor there, but it snowed this morning.
PPE,
He's poised for something, I think. He's all over the place these days.
I'm hoping for VP, but not hopeful.
Molly Ivors | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 8:43 a
I thought he didn't want to be VP again? I'm thinking more influence over policy, perhaps, he's also got delegates that he can encourage to go to either candidate.
I'm sorely tempted to watch Edwards.
MikeJ,
And he can kick John Roberts' scrawny as from here to Tuesday.
Metaphorically, of course.
Morning, all.
I'd personally love to see Edwards as Director of Health and Human Services. I think he'd kick ass. But then, I want Al Gore at Interior, so what do I know?
Buckeye,
Obama's a very different candidate from Kerry--that might play in.
That may be what this morning is about.
If it is, I'm confident that Terry McAuliffe can manage to say something about it that will insult or offend just about everyone.
That may be what this morning is about.
If it is, I'm confident that Terry McAuliffe can manage to say something about it that will insult or offend just about everyone.
SteveLG | 05.11.08 - 8:47 am
It's McAuliffe -- he's damn near the prototypical DINO.
Molly,
I hope he will be part of the next administration. When others were suggesting AG at first I was against it. Now, I have reconsidered and feel that if we are to ever expect our nation to heal and to present the truth to other nations that loathe us currently, HE and he alone would be the best AG to hold office!
John Edwards: Shit or get off the pot, son.
That may be what this morning is about. All the build-up this week might have been to remind people who he is and why he matters before he endorses.
Molly Ivors | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 8:45 am
There was the bit reported earlier this week that, when asked who he would support, he said, "I just voted for him", which kinda narrows it down.
How does McAuliffe get to be on two shows at once?
I hope someone asks Carly if she has any tips re: running a major technology company.
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It's McAuliffe -- he's damn near the prototypical DINO
Not Dick McAuliffe?
How does McAuliffe get to be on two shows at once?
Moe Szyslak, cold | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 8:50 am
Split personality, talking out of both sides of his ass... Moe, the jokes just write themselves!
There was the bit reported earlier this week that, when asked who he would support, he said, "I just voted for him", which kinda narrows it down.
filkertom
OMG! Edwards is going to endorse Gravel!
Morning, all.
I'd personally love to see Edwards as Director of Health and Human Services. I think he'd kick ass. But then, I want Al Gore at Interior, so what do I know?
filkertom | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 8:47 am | #
I know Gore will be involved somehow in the next Dem WH, but I'm not sure it'll be as a cabinent member.
Buckeye,
Obama's a very different candidate from Kerry--that might play in.
Molly Ivors | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 8:47 am |
This is true. And I think that even if he's not the VP choice, he'll be involved somehow, HHS, Justice, etc.
I hope someone asks Carly if she has any tips re: running a major technology company.
Just pick up your phone and say it. She'll hear it whoever you were talking to.
Obama's gonna need a hell of a team to clean up this mess, that's for sure.
There was the bit reported earlier this week that, when asked who he would support, he said, "I just voted for him", which kinda narrows it down.
filkertom | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 8:49 am |
he clarified that and said he didn't say 'them', he said 'em', so he's still teasing.
McAuliffe, the septor-man!
Not Dick McAuliffe?
Barndog, done gardening | 05.11.08 - 8:50 am
You know damn well he's the prototypical second baseman. Ahhh, them was the days -- Oyler to McAuliffe to Cash for the double.
I hope someone asks Carly if she has any tips re: running a major technology company.
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ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©
She's advising him on the economy, right?
Jeeeeeenyus!
he clarified that and said he didn't say 'them', he said 'em', so he's still teasing.
Buckeye. Dealer of Rare Coins
He probably got a very pissed-off call from CBS complaining about him scooping their "exclusive."
You know damn well he's the prototypical second baseman. Ahhh, them was the days -- Oyler to McAuliffe to Cash for the double
Fuckin' A skippy, Mister.
Edwards would be good to clean up the DoJ. What a fucking mountain of shit that's going to be.
I agree with Gore for Interior. Say "Al, design the plan, and we'll make it happen."
Edwards would be a good AG. I'd just like to see him in more of a policy-making role.
BD, somewhere around here I've got the CD of the original 1968: The Year of the Tiger album (which I had on vinyl, like, the day it came out way back when), with Ernie Harwell and Ray Lane chronicling that glorious, healing season. (And you have to be of a certain age to remember Ray Lane at the mic, not that I have a thing against the excellent Paul Carey.)
What a fucking mountain of shit that's going to be.
We can send him shovels.
I hope someone asks Carly if she has any tips re: running a major technology company.
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ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©
She's advising him on the economy, right?
Jeeeeeenyus!
V for Virginia, discouraged | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 8:53 am
Somewhere there's an ad awaiting pointing out how 'successful' she was in business.
A general election without McAuliffe and Wolfson - sweet!
Hm. I've been an advocate of Vincent Bugliosi for SCOTUS, but people rag on that because he's too old. But AG....
Gore should be Secretary of Energy.
Good morning, peeps. Today's blogwhore:
Were you there when they misquoted Al Gore?
Bonus points for anyone who can sing my headline to the tune of a famous hymn.....
Hey filk:
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/...hp?y=1968&
t=DET
Edwards would be a good AG. I'd just like to see him in more of a policy-making role.
Molly Ivors
I could see him assuming John Paul Stevens' seat on SCOTUS.
Molly,
I would love that as well. However, if he were AG some of the policy changes would be automated with his corrections. I think he would be able to deal with the Supremes better on those issues than anybody else that I know of currently.
I hope someone asks Carly if she has any tips re: running a major technology company into the ground
fyt
she should fit the bill as repugnicant VP: running large companies into the ground and STILL be asked for advice
SB, misquoting isn't *quite* as bad as crucifying, but they did some nasty shit to Gore.
Hah, Hillary reflects on a lost campaign....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B...h?
v=B6Lstkiexhc
Spotted at Sadly, No!
I agree with Gore for Interior. Say "Al, design the plan, and we'll make it happen."
No no no. A former VP does NOT accept a cabinet position.
UN, babybees!
she should fit the bill as repugnicant VP: running large companies into the ground and STILL be asked for advice
No, they make those folks president.
(And you have to be of a certain age to remember Ray Lane at the mic, not that I have a thing against the excellent Paul Carey.)
Damm right. It's so nice to see Ernie turning 90, and he still doesn't miss a lick.
I could see him assuming John Paul Stevens' seat on SCOTUS.
SteveLG
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ditto
Hah, Hillary reflects on a lost campaign....
Sorry, that's just crap.
I wonder who he'll choose for Secretary of State?
Sorry, that's just crap.
If by crap you mean hilarious, then, yes, yes it is.
MikeJ,
They did some nasty shit to Edwards too! I'd like for the press to get a hold of how much the senators pay for their hair dye and facials, manicures, and cuts as well. Of course, they will tell what each item is instead of classifying it all as a simple haircut.
I agree with Gore for Interior. Say "Al, design the plan, and we'll make it happen."
No no no. A former VP does NOT accept a cabinet position.
UN, babybees!
Southern Beale | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 8:58 am
You mean heading the UN?
I still think he'll remain a private citizen, but be major advisor in terms of energy and environment.
And I can see both Edwards involved in the next admin somehow, Justice, HHS, etc.
BD -- and there's this, which I'm enjoying right this minute:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
196...t_Tigers_season
I think he would be able to deal with the Supremes better on those issues than anybody else that I know of currently.
richard blumenthal (AG) of CT for AG...Edwards for Supreme Court?
Well, increased hurricane and tornado activity is indeed a consequence of global warming. Of course you can't point to any one hurricane and say global warming caused it, but even if Gore had said that, it wouldn't exactly be wrong.
I wonder who he'll choose for Secretary of State?
Molly Ivors | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 9:01 am
Dunno, but if they don't get Juan Cole in there at least on an advisory basis, they're missing the boat.
What a fucking mountain of shit that's going to be.
We can send him shovels.
Molly Ivors
And pitchforks.
I wonder who he'll choose for Secretary of State?
Molly Ivors | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 9:01 am | #
Still might go with Holbrooke, 'old school' as it were.
I'm presuming Dr. Susan Rice is NSA. UN ambassador will be interesting.
Damm right. It's so nice to see Ernie turning 90, and he still doesn't miss a lick.
Barndog, done gardening |
One of my traveling companions to Italy this week is Dan Dickerson's brother, a long-time friend.
You mean heading the UN?
Huh. Thinking about that, it might actually work. How long does the moonie have, three more years?
19 dead in Missouri, Oklahoma after new round of tornadoes
The Associated Press
This couldn't be caused by global warming -- right, wingers.
Big Al must be weeping into his prototype computer (built in 1951, when Al was only three).
Bonus points for anyone who can sing my headline to the tune of a famous hymn.....
Southern Beale
o/ Were you there when they crucified my Lord . . . o/
SB, misquoting isn't *quite* as bad as crucifying, but they did some nasty shit to Gore.
They've been crucifying him forever. When the TN GOP circulated "Gore Free Tennessee" bumper stickers after the 2000 election, I thought that was pretty shitty.
Sure is a lot'o'white male names we're kickin' around here, innit?
Mogwai,
You think Richard can handle Scalia?
If so, then I agree with you.
You mean heading the UN?
Huh. Thinking about that, it might actually work. How long does the moonie have, three more years?
Moe Szyslak, cold | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 9:03 am
US doesn't usually 'head' the UN, and even with a Dem president, I don't think the world is going to start now.
You mean heading the UN?
Huh. Thinking about that, it might actually work. How long does the moonie have, three more years?
Moe Szyslak, cold | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 9:03 am
US doesn't usually 'head' the UN, and even with a Dem president, I don't think the world is going to start now.
Buckeye. Dealer of Rare Coins | 05.11.08 - 9:04 am
After dropping Wally the Walr- er, Bolton on them, I'm surprised the UN hasn't changed the locks.
Hah, Hillary reflects on a lost campaign....
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the voters have stolen my nomination!
Obama won. Can you please lay off Hillary for just one morning? Call it a mother's day present?
Denny McLain: 31-9 in 1968.
Unheard of in the new baseball.
I have to go and become unwashed and hungered. See you all later.
Did Lester Holt just say "Congo line" ???
the voters have stolen my nomination!
"What other working-class photo-ops do they expect me to do? Take a shit in a fucking outhouse?"
V and SoBe - that would be Dr Ralph Stanley singing that tune.
No bobbleheads yet. Weather is the dominant story right now. Don't worry. The storms are no longer tornadic; they have weakened to heavy thunderstorms.
Okay, off to plumb! If you never see me again, ask someone to look under the sink for a bloodied corpse.
Bugliosi's a drag, man...
You think Richard can handle Scalia?
i think he is tough as nails, reminds me of spitzer when he was AG (whoops!)...if BO wants to reach out to the other aisle, even our GOPer gov, Jodi Rell who would be considered a flaming leftwing dem in any red state; she could be nominated for a cabinet position
some suggestions for issues for Barack to start hitting John McCain with.
1. Does John McCain really believe that the reason women don't make as much as men, is because they are uneducated?
2. Is John McCain promising that if he gets a gas tax holiday that the oil companies will stop raising the cost of gasoline?
3. Why is John McCain refusing to release his wife's tax records even though she continues to finance his campaign and give him free rides on her jet?
4. Does John McCain really believe that selling crap, produced in China, on Ebay can really replace manufacturing jobs in the US?
5. Does John McCain think the homeowners who are suffering because of the subprime mortgage crisis deserve less than Bear Stearns and JP Morgan?
6. What other alternative fuel sources would John McCain have the federal government subsidize, since corn ethanol is part of the cause of the food crisis around the world?
7. Does John McCain believe that it is our destiny to destroy Islam as suggested by Rev. Rod Parsley?
8. Does John McCain know who we are fighting in Iraq?
I'm all for putting a damper on the candidate bashing. (I know that'll do a lot of good.)
you goddamn liberal bitches.
Fuck you.
Fuck you in the ass.
Shit on you.
There are plenty of moving cars outside
BE IN FRONT OF ONE!!!
pud | 05.11.08 - 9:10 am
Guess that girl you didn't have the guts to talk to walked off with somebody wearing an Obama pin, huh?
There are plenty of moving cars outside
BE IN FRONT OF ONE!!!
Hrm... I am in front of moving cars all the time and I don't have a scratch on me.
Although Clinton enjoyed a substantial lead in superdelegate support earlier in the primary season, Obama has gained steadily as he has won a larger share of the popular vote and more primary contests. With the new endorsements, the Associated Press superdelegate count is Clinton 272.5 and Obama 271.
What's 3/5ths divided into 271?
A blessed Sunday and Happy Mother's Day to you too, Pud. Unamerican traitorous coward.
Strangely salty taste to your Cheerios this morning pud?
Too early for trolls. Which doesn't mean we don't have them. Where's my Renuzit...?
poor pathetic pud.
What's 3/5ths divided into 271?
Lime Rickey | 05.11.08 - 9:13 am
Ooooh. Stab, twist, wiggle, yank.
I'm all for putting a damper on the candidate bashing. (I know that'll do a lot of good.)
V for Virginia
Hear, hear.
Warm wild blueberry muffin and coffee for you and all the other Mom's Day celebrants?
43 ish?
What's 3/5ths divided into 271?
I am getting 0.0022140221402214022140221402214022
Free advice for you, pud.
Women don't like negative assholes.
That's why your ass ain't getting laid.
i just noticed that mcauliffe, 2 time loser for dems, is whoring on 2 different shows?!
dems of the future need to WAKE UP and smell the fresh air of Liberalism (freedom), that's what this is about, steering the ship left from the center-right dem party of the 90's
Fuck I hate maths.
Good morning.
And happy mothers day if applicable.
D'oh! Where are my manners? A Very Happy Mother's Day to all maternal Eschatonians.
Jenna and Henna on CBS Morning.
preznit chimpy: Done deal.
pud's beginning to see the writing on the wall. The GOP is done, ruined and fucked, all because of the morons like pud who supported the party of hate and greed. we're bringing Aemrica back to its liberal roots. pudly!
... Tell me you guys aren't actually doing the math.
Up in the northwoods for the weekend observing about seven loons do battle over whose lake this will be this summer. Lots of near hysterical yodeling, splashing and thrashing about.
Metaphorical.
271 / (3/5) = 451.67
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Jenna Bush weds, down-home style
Dumbya borrowed Big Dick's shotgun?
Motto, ronjazz. It's gonna take a lot of work, but I think we're finally clearing the hurdle of the Me First Generation, and people are beginning to remember that America works best when we work together. It's not all about winning, and it's not all about getting the most.
Done gardening. Heh. Nice fantasy.
Sounds like a great time, joanie!
I think someone's feeling just a leeetle bit frustrated this morning. (Another loon, as a matter of fact.) Kind of seeing his whole little Land of Pretend falling apart, that nasty old reality sneaking in.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
For now at least. The hard part is done.
Now comes the care and feeding part.
Transit usage is up in Minneapolis, Miami, up 20% in Charlotte. Charlotte?!?
this hard working white American middle aged high school graduate is going for the black guy, since he seems the most sane and the smartest person in this election cycle. The other two have, uh, "lost their bearings" to coin a phrase.
people are beginning to remember that America works best when we work together.
millennial's will save us all! seriously, many of the traits they live with everyday are AWESOME (SOCIAL-networking, ism-agnostic, tolerant)
oh and their number is LARGER than the boomer gen!
suck on it, Newt!
271 / (3/5) = 451.67
"x divided into y" would be
x / y
or
(3/5) / 271
Non?
NBC anchor:
"The average price of gas has dropped 2 cents to a record of $3.71."
This downscale white guy, demographically perfect for Ms. Clinton, voted for Obama.
NBC anchor:
"The average price of gas has dropped 2 cents to a record of $3.71."
Culture of TrÜth | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 9:22 am
[facepalm]
Shit.
I can't into Digby's site.
Transit usage is up in Minneapolis, Miami, up 20% in Charlotte. Charlotte?!?
plantsman
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I saw the other day someone saying that based on Goldman Sach's predictions about the price of oil(150 - 200 per barrel)by the end of the year, gas could get as high as $7 and some change.
I imagine that transit use will be up all over the country.
That'd be 3/5 divided by 271, PA.
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Jenna Bush weds, down-home style
Lime Rickey, I am HEARTBROKEN that the promised wedding pictures are not yet released. NYT blurb says Mr/Mrs shrub were to release them Sunday morning.
In time to be the FEATURED TOPIC for mother's day. Here I am, waiting...
Morning, all
On MSNBC: 'the recent wholesale oil price spike from around $100 to $126 has not yet shown up in gas prices at the pump, lagging by about 6 weeks.'
NBC anchor:
"Could motor scooter have an impact on the economy?"
Terry MacAuliffe just tried to kill Big Russ on Timmeh's show.
Transit usage is up in Minneapolis, Miami, up 20% in Charlotte. Charlotte?!?
plantsman, | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 9:21 am |
I thought Charlotte just added light rail?
At least it's a pretty earworm.
Don't confront me with my failures
I have not forgotten them.
NBC anchor:
"Do you really see gas going to $4.00 a gallon??"
this white person, unfortunately college educated (please don't hold it against me) voted for Obama
Charlotte did add light-rail, but it's a sprawly place, nonthelesss.
Popped right up for me, HBK.
You are never done herding cactus.
http://thumbsnap.com/v/hDdgHRDZ.jpg
Up in the northwoods for the weekend observing about seven loons do battle over whose lake this will be this summer. Lots of near hysterical yodeling, splashing and thrashing about.
I love loons. Wonderful mix of beautiful and crazy. Amazing to see how much work it is for them to launch themselves into the air, especially for a bird that migrates thousands of miles.
We see them here when migrating spring and fall, but they don't stay for the summer.
NBC anchor:
"Could motor scooter have an impact on the economy?"
Culture of TrÜth | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 9:24 am |
They're going to use scooter to beat up on the economy?
HICA!
Culture of TrÜth: "Could motor scooter have an impact on the economy?"
I has ben summond?
.
Friends up north who run a small store featuring their work and that of other local crafters/artisans worry the price of gas will mean many fewer tourists this summer--CHI maybe six hours away, MKE about five.
They may be right.
For our family, higher gas means we eat out less (and we don't do that much anyway.) My point is we'll cut where it will likely hurt our local economy.
Lots of pain coming, I fear.
BTW - Novakula may be onto something, yet I doubt he's a close confidant of Michelle Obama.
noblejohnnie, thanks, the muffins were to die for
"Do you really see gas going to $4.00 a gallon??"
I hope that was met by a withering stare.
"Could motor scooter have an impact on the economy?"
Culture of TrÜth
i remember when mopeds were all the rage in the 70's...even back then they got 100 MPG. with a couple of dorky baskets (and ridiculous daisy stickers, no one will dare steal it!) and sunny areas, you could be good to go
NBC anchor:
"The average price of gas has dropped 2 cents to a record of $3.71."
Culture of TrÜth
Bill Maher: When Bush came into office, gas was $1.40 a gallon. Now it's around $4. "Mission Accomplished." That's what you'd have to say for two oil men.
On MSNBC: 'the recent wholesale oil price spike from around $100 to $126 has not yet shown up in gas prices at the pump, lagging by about 6 weeks.'
plantsman, | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 9:24 am
Oh, so, in other words, the 40¢+ jump I've seen in the past few weeks is just because the news has been reporting that gas is going up?
Fuck the entire oil industry in the ass with their own equipment. I'm talking the offshore derricks.
On MSNBC: 'the recent wholesale oil price spike from around $100 to $126 has not yet shown up in gas prices at the pump, lagging by about 6 weeks.'
plantsman
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Do you think that is political machinations to help McCain, and how long do you think they will be able to keep the prices lower than they would normally have them? If gas goes up much more, McCain is absolutely done for.
noblejoanie, an inexpensive web-page with shopping cart software can only help far-flung artisans.
NBC anchor:
"Could motor scooter have an impact on the economy?"
Culture of TrÜth | Homepage | 05.11.08 - 9:24 am |
They're going to use scooter to beat up on the economy?
Buckeye. Dealer of Rare Coins | 05.11.08 - 9:27 am
Hey. Remember: his rich uncle owns the theater.
BTW - Novakula may be onto something, yet I doubt he's a close confidant of Michelle Obama.