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  1. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    YES!!! 60 seats?! Alos, the Red Light Cameras went down! YES!!
    Mornin’ Gang

  2. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    YES!!! 60 seats?! Alos, the Red Light Cameras went down! YES!!
    Mornin’ Gang

  3. KentBook Avatar

    Mornin’ & Howdy, Hamsters!™

    My Take: SLEEPING GIANT WAKES UP!

    House goes with (currently–a few more still counting) 64 Seats–Comfortable Majority, Congrats to Speaker John Boehner and all the spectacular new members

    Governors’ wipe out! Total now, 31 (10+ pickup) with 2 more counting (IL & FL)–Perry 3rd term, Haley (SC) & Martinez (NM), Kasich (OH), Corbett (PA) & more.
    Important for ’11 redistricting, doesn’t bode well for Obama, as many of the state Houses turned red with the governors.

    Senate–yeah, they continue with majority, but it IS way whittled down and still counting (CO & WA), but you have new Senators: Rubio (FL), Toomey (PA), Kirk (IL), Boozeman (AR), Coats (IN), Rand (KY), Blunt (MO), Ayotte (NH) & Portman (OH). We retained many, AK with RINO “Write-in” ahead and some others. Current count is 49 (D), 2 (I) & 47 (R). Any way you slice it, the Senate is going to be interesting with Lieberman and Manchin (if he is to believed with his campaign promises) voting fiscal issues, etc.
    So, great all the way around!

    To Obama, Pelosi and Reid, careful who you aggressively poke with progressive ram-down-your-throat, to hell with what you think agendas and legislation, lest you wake the Sleeping Giant!

  4. KentBook Avatar

    Mornin’ & Howdy, Hamsters!™

    My Take: SLEEPING GIANT WAKES UP!

    House goes with (currently–a few more still counting) 64 Seats–Comfortable Majority, Congrats to Speaker John Boehner and all the spectacular new members

    Governors’ wipe out! Total now, 31 (10+ pickup) with 2 more counting (IL & FL)–Perry 3rd term, Haley (SC) & Martinez (NM), Kasich (OH), Corbett (PA) & more.
    Important for ’11 redistricting, doesn’t bode well for Obama, as many of the state Houses turned red with the governors.

    Senate–yeah, they continue with majority, but it IS way whittled down and still counting (CO & WA), but you have new Senators: Rubio (FL), Toomey (PA), Kirk (IL), Boozeman (AR), Coats (IN), Rand (KY), Blunt (MO), Ayotte (NH) & Portman (OH). We retained many, AK with RINO “Write-in” ahead and some others. Current count is 49 (D), 2 (I) & 47 (R). Any way you slice it, the Senate is going to be interesting with Lieberman and Manchin (if he is to believed with his campaign promises) voting fiscal issues, etc.
    So, great all the way around!

    To Obama, Pelosi and Reid, careful who you aggressively poke with progressive ram-down-your-throat, to hell with what you think agendas and legislation, lest you wake the Sleeping Giant!

  5. Katfish Avatar

    Looks like the stoners in CA forgot to go vote.

    Gonna hafta sell my stock in General Mills and Frito-Lay

  6. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Looks like the stoners in CA forgot to go vote.

    Gonna hafta sell my stock in General Mills and Frito-Lay

  7. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Senator Jim Demint has an op-ed in the WSJ addressing the incoming candidates, Andy McCarthy at The Corner breaks it down;

    1. No earmarks — if you play the game, they own you.

    2. Hire conservative staff — don’t get undermined from within.

    3. Don’t be seduced by committee assignments — you have a public platform and, particularly in the Senate, you are not limited by committee assignment or seniority from legislating on any matter.

    4. Don’t seek titles in the hierarchy — see no. 3, above.

    5. Doing your job takes priority over being reelected to do your job.

    I especially like his summation. After reminding his new colleagues that “voters back home want less government and more freedom,” Senator DeMint says, “Tea party Republicans were elected to go to Washington and save the country — not be co-opted by the club. So put on your boxing gloves. The fight begins today.”

  8. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Senator Jim Demint has an op-ed in the WSJ addressing the incoming candidates, Andy McCarthy at The Corner breaks it down;

    1. No earmarks — if you play the game, they own you.

    2. Hire conservative staff — don’t get undermined from within.

    3. Don’t be seduced by committee assignments — you have a public platform and, particularly in the Senate, you are not limited by committee assignment or seniority from legislating on any matter.

    4. Don’t seek titles in the hierarchy — see no. 3, above.

    5. Doing your job takes priority over being reelected to do your job.

    I especially like his summation. After reminding his new colleagues that “voters back home want less government and more freedom,” Senator DeMint says, “Tea party Republicans were elected to go to Washington and save the country — not be co-opted by the club. So put on your boxing gloves. The fight begins today.”

  9. Katfish Avatar

    How ’bout that new Governor in SC? Hubba hubba.

  10. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    How ’bout that new Governor in SC? Hubba hubba.

  11. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    All those write-ins in Alaska can’t be Murkowski’s can they?

  12. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    All those write-ins in Alaska can’t be Murkowski’s can they?

  13. Katfish Avatar

    The new guy from FL, Allen West, sounds like the kind of Reps we need more of.

  14. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    The new guy from FL, Allen West, sounds like the kind of Reps we need more of.

  15. KentBook Avatar

    Burner #4

    Yeah, but I made out big time with my Slurpee concession!

  16. KentBook Avatar

    Burner #4

    Yeah, but I made out big time with my Slurpee concession!

  17. KentBook Avatar

    #7 GJT

    No but most are for RINO Write in, Murkeylouski.

    /Hey, judge, is that close enough?

  18. KentBook Avatar

    #7 GJT

    No but most are for RINO Write in, Murkeylouski.

    /Hey, judge, is that close enough?

  19. KentBook Avatar

    WB # 8

    West is awesome–he’s the guy that haeld an “insurgent” with his troops ion the field and knew there was to be an ambush. He made every one leave the area, blindfolded the guy, pulled his gun cocked it nex to his ear and pulled the trigger. The insurgent decided he needed to tell West eveything he knew and the ambush was turned around on the attackers. West walked into command, explained what he did and took his lumps and was fired and sent home–retired actually.
    Now, that IS the kinda guy you want working for you.

  20. KentBook Avatar

    WB # 8

    West is awesome–he’s the guy that haeld an “insurgent” with his troops ion the field and knew there was to be an ambush. He made every one leave the area, blindfolded the guy, pulled his gun cocked it nex to his ear and pulled the trigger. The insurgent decided he needed to tell West eveything he knew and the ambush was turned around on the attackers. West walked into command, explained what he did and took his lumps and was fired and sent home–retired actually.
    Now, that IS the kinda guy you want working for you.

  21. El Gordo Avatar

    #5 GJT,

    Senator Jim Demint has an op-ed in the WSJ addressing the incoming candidates

    That op-ed needs to be pasted to the wall of EVERY Republican elected to office last night, from the level of dog-catcher on up. Absolutely fantastic. Conspicuously absent from it is any talk of social conservatism (hint, hint). Adjust your mindset to it being all about the money right here and now. Stray from that message and we lose. And we (literally) can not afford to lose.

  22. The Dude Avatar

    #5 GJT,

    Senator Jim Demint has an op-ed in the WSJ addressing the incoming candidates

    That op-ed needs to be pasted to the wall of EVERY Republican elected to office last night, from the level of dog-catcher on up. Absolutely fantastic. Conspicuously absent from it is any talk of social conservatism (hint, hint). Adjust your mindset to it being all about the money right here and now. Stray from that message and we lose. And we (literally) can not afford to lose.

  23. KentBook Avatar

    Duuuude,

    It’s on my FB

  24. KentBook Avatar

    Duuuude,

    It’s on my FB

  25. KentBook Avatar

    From the NRO COrner:

    November 3, 2010 8:51 A.M. By Michael Knox Beran

    The unhappiest man in America this morning

    Chuck Schumer.

  26. KentBook Avatar

    From the NRO COrner:

    November 3, 2010 8:51 A.M. By Michael Knox Beran

    The unhappiest man in America this morning

    Chuck Schumer.

  27. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    #12

    I don’t think dog catchers can get ear marks…….. but I’ll tell them. 😛

  28. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #12

    I don’t think dog catchers can get ear marks…….. but I’ll tell them. 😛

  29. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Ok Christine O’Donnell, you served your purpose. You tryed hard and appreciate it, Buh-Bye now, K? K.

  30. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Ok Christine O’Donnell, you served your purpose. You tryed hard and appreciate it, Buh-Bye now, K? K.

  31. El Gordo Avatar

    I don’t think dog catchers can get ear marks…….. but I’ll tell them.

    So GJT is in with the dog-catcher crowd. Hmmm. Who knew?

    🙂

  32. The Dude Avatar

    I don’t think dog catchers can get ear marks…….. but I’ll tell them.

    So GJT is in with the dog-catcher crowd. Hmmm. Who knew?

    🙂

  33. Tedtam Avatar

    Let’s see….

    Wasn’t Queen Sheila heading up the immigration stuff? I guess this means she’s off? What will happen next, I wonder?

    I’m happy enough, but I would have been delirious had Reid eaten dirt last night. There’s always next time.

    Can we rein in the union thuggery? Can we tighten up our election procedures? I know that’s a state-by-state issue, but HOLY cow things are way too loose!

  34. Tedtam Avatar

    Let’s see….

    Wasn’t Queen Sheila heading up the immigration stuff? I guess this means she’s off? What will happen next, I wonder?

    I’m happy enough, but I would have been delirious had Reid eaten dirt last night. There’s always next time.

    Can we rein in the union thuggery? Can we tighten up our election procedures? I know that’s a state-by-state issue, but HOLY cow things are way too loose!

  35. Tedtam Avatar

    I caught the clip of Chris Matthews talking to Bachmann. That guy is such a tool. And then Maddow and the rest of the frothing libs at msnbc made me want to puke. I couldn’t watch more than a few minutes of that crap. I was glad when the clip ended. I haven’t felt such disgust since the last time I came upon fresh roadkill.

  36. Tedtam Avatar

    I caught the clip of Chris Matthews talking to Bachmann. That guy is such a tool. And then Maddow and the rest of the frothing libs at msnbc made me want to puke. I couldn’t watch more than a few minutes of that crap. I was glad when the clip ended. I haven’t felt such disgust since the last time I came upon fresh roadkill.

  37. Tedtam Avatar

    Don’t click the link contained within. As the first commenter said:

    Damn it….My computer just got a virus clicking on that media matters link.

    😀

    And my new favorite (just found it):

    Poo-flinging howler monkeys.

    .
    😀 😀

  38. Tedtam Avatar

    Don’t click the link contained within. As the first commenter said:

    Damn it….My computer just got a virus clicking on that media matters link.

    😀

    And my new favorite (just found it):

    Poo-flinging howler monkeys.

    .
    😀 😀

  39. JohnBernardBooks Avatar
    JohnBernardBooks

    Air Pelosi grounded. Madam Speaker,we the people have spoken, turn in your keys to the jet and btw tell Rep Alan Grayson to clean out his office.

  40. JohnBernardBooks Avatar
    JohnBernardBooks

    Air Pelosi grounded. Madam Speaker,we the people have spoken, turn in your keys to the jet and btw tell Rep Alan Grayson to clean out his office.

  41. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Given the poor performance of the Cowboys on the field this year, and not surprising results of yesterday’s election, I suggest that the team’s name be changed to the Dallas Democrats.

  42. bob42 Avatar

    Given the poor performance of the Cowboys on the field this year, and not surprising results of yesterday’s election, I suggest that the team’s name be changed to the Dallas Democrats.

  43. Hamous Avatar

    I would have loved to see Harry reed eat the poop of defeat along with babs boxer. The good news is that nanzi pelosi is going to get the proverbial slap on the back of the head, the gavel taken from her hand and she will be shown her seat in the crowd with the rest of the now MINORITY PARTY DEMO-TURDS:>)

  44. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    I would have loved to see Harry reed eat the poop of defeat along with babs boxer. The good news is that nanzi pelosi is going to get the proverbial slap on the back of the head, the gavel taken from her hand and she will be shown her seat in the crowd with the rest of the now MINORITY PARTY DEMO-TURDS:>)

  45. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    G’Morning all

    17 bob42 says:
    November 2, 2010 at 10:36 am

    Predictions:

    Pubbies will fare very well, particularly in red states like Texas, but not quite as well as forecasted.

    Want some fries with that crow?

  46. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    G’Morning all

    17 bob42 says:
    November 2, 2010 at 10:36 am

    Predictions:

    Pubbies will fare very well, particularly in red states like Texas, but not quite as well as forecasted.

    Want some fries with that crow?

  47. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    #24 Oletimer

    They faired very well in the red states, in the new ones too!

  48. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #24 Oletimer

    They faired very well in the red states, in the new ones too!

  49. Tedtam Avatar

    I know the OC thread will be particularly interesting today, so I guess I oughtta give a heads up. New thread folks. I found an interesting article.

  50. Tedtam Avatar

    I know the OC thread will be particularly interesting today, so I guess I oughtta give a heads up. New thread folks. I found an interesting article.

  51. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    Yesterday was the American political process at it’s finest. And if those in DC and Austin don’t wake up and realize that the citizens of this country are their bosses, then in 2 years we will do the same thing again, and vote the bums out.

    But I do love that Feingold got show the door, But I wish the Katy ISD Bond issue would have gone down in flames.

  52. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    Yesterday was the American political process at it’s finest. And if those in DC and Austin don’t wake up and realize that the citizens of this country are their bosses, then in 2 years we will do the same thing again, and vote the bums out.

    But I do love that Feingold got show the door, But I wish the Katy ISD Bond issue would have gone down in flames.

  53. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Fort Bend went 100% Pub last night.

    I love it when a plan comes together.

  54. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Fort Bend went 100% Pub last night.

    I love it when a plan comes together.

  55. Katfish Avatar

    #19 crazy aunt
    You mean this one?

    “I think people are thrilling tonight, I imagine that thrill is maybe not quite so tingly on your leg anymore, I’m not sure anymore.”
    — Rep. Bachman

    Bwaaaaahahahahahahahahaha

  56. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #19 crazy aunt
    You mean this one?

    “I think people are thrilling tonight, I imagine that thrill is maybe not quite so tingly on your leg anymore, I’m not sure anymore.”
    — Rep. Bachman

    Bwaaaaahahahahahahahahaha

  57. Tedtam Avatar

    msnbc

    Fertilizer with legs.

  58. Tedtam Avatar

    msnbc

    Fertilizer with legs.

  59. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    #24 OletimeLin

    Want some fries with that crow?

    Pubbies did fare very well, but not as well as some predicted here. Texas republican candidates had a particularly good evening, better than other states, as expected. So I think I’ll be sticking with granola for breakfast.

    Prop 19 failed by half a million votes. I was surprised at the point spread in the Reid/Angle battle, but not at all surprised by AK or DE.

  60. bob42 Avatar

    #24 OletimeLin

    Want some fries with that crow?

    Pubbies did fare very well, but not as well as some predicted here. Texas republican candidates had a particularly good evening, better than other states, as expected. So I think I’ll be sticking with granola for breakfast.

    Prop 19 failed by half a million votes. I was surprised at the point spread in the Reid/Angle battle, but not at all surprised by AK or DE.

  61. Katfish Avatar

    Great moments in Democrat leadership:
    Roosevelt: All we have to fear is fear itself.
    Kennedy: We choose to do these things and the others not because they are easy, but because they are hard.
    Obama: Quick! Turn out the lights and get behind the credenza. Maybe they’ll go away soon.

  62. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Great moments in Democrat leadership:
    Roosevelt: All we have to fear is fear itself.
    Kennedy: We choose to do these things and the others not because they are easy, but because they are hard.
    Obama: Quick! Turn out the lights and get behind the credenza. Maybe they’ll go away soon.

  63. Tedtam Avatar

    Oletimer, don’t waste your time. Bob42 is always right, even when he’s wrong. It’s like talking to the proverbial architectural partition composed of block of fine-grained soil baked by the sun or in a kiln.

  64. Tedtam Avatar

    Oletimer, don’t waste your time. Bob42 is always right, even when he’s wrong. It’s like talking to the proverbial architectural partition composed of block of fine-grained soil baked by the sun or in a kiln.

  65. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Is Obama a Keynesian?

    The first comment is pretty good.

  66. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Sadly, here in the barrio I’ll still be represented by fools at the state (Jessica Farrar) and federal (Gene Green) levels. A surprising change at the county level, though. Sylvia Garcia got swept out. Jessica and Sylvia are both neighbors of mine. They’re also members of my parish although we only see Jessica in an election year. At least now I won’t have to cringe when she receives communion for another two years. This piece of work tried to create a new category – post-birth abortion – where a mother could kill her baby and only be charged with a state jail felony. She even won an award for her stellar record of supporting baby-killing.

  67. Hamous Avatar

    Sadly, here in the barrio I’ll still be represented by fools at the state (Jessica Farrar) and federal (Gene Green) levels. A surprising change at the county level, though. Sylvia Garcia got swept out. Jessica and Sylvia are both neighbors of mine. They’re also members of my parish although we only see Jessica in an election year. At least now I won’t have to cringe when she receives communion for another two years. This piece of work tried to create a new category – post-birth abortion – where a mother could kill her baby and only be charged with a state jail felony. She even won an award for her stellar record of supporting baby-killing.

  68. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #27 BW

    If Gov. Goodhair was serious in his acceptance speech last night, he gave ’em pretty strict and straightforward marching orders.

  69. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    #27 BW

    If Gov. Goodhair was serious in his acceptance speech last night, he gave ’em pretty strict and straightforward marching orders.

  70. Tedtam Avatar

    I can just see Obama’s press conference today:

    “Well, the elections are over. I’m headed to India and will be incommunicado for at least 10 days, more like two weeks. See ya!”

  71. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    #36, WB. that is the jackacid test, will Rick and David do what needs to be done to keep this state on the right track.

  72. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    #36, WB. that is the jackacid test, will Rick and David do what needs to be done to keep this state on the right track.

  73. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #33 TT

    Oletimer, don’t waste your time. Bob42 is always right,

    If you notice I don’t get involved in petty arguments. I post my opinion for whatever it’s worth and get on with my life. Bob can either frame and hang it or he can use it in the outhouse, makes me no nevermind.

  74. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    #33 TT

    Oletimer, don’t waste your time. Bob42 is always right,

    If you notice I don’t get involved in petty arguments. I post my opinion for whatever it’s worth and get on with my life. Bob can either frame and hang it or he can use it in the outhouse, makes me no nevermind.

  75. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Good morning all. Cool 54 with occasional sprinkles punctuating breeze-driven mist at 6 and 7 and 8. That takes care of what’s really outside.

    But the Sun is shining in our hearts and nothing can spoil the victories last night. We The People have spoken, T-Rex traversed the land carrying the message, and anyone who thinks/hopes it will be gone with the wind is delusional. Regrettably there are delusional ones in their bunkers this morning, smarting with the slap upside the head but refusing to pay attention. That is their problem. Now the word is accountability for everyone elected. The real work begins today. Warpaint and pitchforks are in reserve but conveniently at hand.

    Love Senator DeMint’s WSJ opinion piece. He nails it.

  76. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Good morning all. Cool 54 with occasional sprinkles punctuating breeze-driven mist at 6 and 7 and 8. That takes care of what’s really outside.

    But the Sun is shining in our hearts and nothing can spoil the victories last night. We The People have spoken, T-Rex traversed the land carrying the message, and anyone who thinks/hopes it will be gone with the wind is delusional. Regrettably there are delusional ones in their bunkers this morning, smarting with the slap upside the head but refusing to pay attention. That is their problem. Now the word is accountability for everyone elected. The real work begins today. Warpaint and pitchforks are in reserve but conveniently at hand.

    Love Senator DeMint’s WSJ opinion piece. He nails it.

  77. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    I’m gonna miss Christine.

    We’ve got a lot of food. We’ve got the room all night. So, God Bless You. So, let’s party!

    We have at least one thing in common. We like to party, and both of us had a good one last night. 😉

  78. bob42 Avatar

    I’m gonna miss Christine.

    We’ve got a lot of food. We’ve got the room all night. So, God Bless You. So, let’s party!

    We have at least one thing in common. We like to party, and both of us had a good one last night. 😉

  79. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #39 TT

    ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH my eyes are burning / can’t erase the image / make it go away

  80. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    #39 TT

    ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH my eyes are burning / can’t erase the image / make it go away

  81. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Nice showing, now it’s time to get to work. Senator Bailout’s term ends in 2012 – who are we going to get to run to fill that slot. Boss Hoggwhite may be rejuvenated by then, or some other tassle shoed lawyer might step up on the other side. I’m sure that all those “conservatives” we are sending up there won’t be able to resist temptation, so there needs to be a farm team under development for replacement representatives as needed. Obviously, the leadership of the Reps need a major overhaul, starting with the Graham/McCain wing of the party, so someone has to pay attention to that as well. Oh yes, folks, there is work to be done starting today.

    BTW, the silver lining in the Reid victory is how much it chaps Schmucky Shumers backside.

  82. El Gordo Avatar

    Nice showing, now it’s time to get to work. Senator Bailout’s term ends in 2012 – who are we going to get to run to fill that slot. Boss Hoggwhite may be rejuvenated by then, or some other tassle shoed lawyer might step up on the other side. I’m sure that all those “conservatives” we are sending up there won’t be able to resist temptation, so there needs to be a farm team under development for replacement representatives as needed. Obviously, the leadership of the Reps need a major overhaul, starting with the Graham/McCain wing of the party, so someone has to pay attention to that as well. Oh yes, folks, there is work to be done starting today.

    BTW, the silver lining in the Reid victory is how much it chaps Schmucky Shumers backside.

  83. Katfish Avatar

    California signed its own death warrant yesterday. The people passed Prop 25, which allows passage of a state budget with a simple majority; they elected a heavily liberal State Assembly; and they elected a very liberal Democrat governor.

    No Federal bailout for them. They’ve made their bed; they can sleep in it. I wonder how many economic refugees will end up here?

  84. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    California signed its own death warrant yesterday. The people passed Prop 25, which allows passage of a state budget with a simple majority; they elected a heavily liberal State Assembly; and they elected a very liberal Democrat governor.

    No Federal bailout for them. They’ve made their bed; they can sleep in it. I wonder how many economic refugees will end up here?

  85. Katfish Avatar

    #44 el g
    Maybe Chuckles could use some of this.

  86. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #44 el g
    Maybe Chuckles could use some of this.

  87. KentBook Avatar

    #6 WB,

    And then there’s Kristi Noem!
    http://www.argusleader.com/article/20101103/NEWS/11030323/

    Rick Scott is looking to Win according to some florida watch groups and Fox News says there’ll be announcements soon from both camps

  88. KentBook Avatar

    #6 WB,

    And then there’s Kristi Noem!
    http://www.argusleader.com/article/20101103/NEWS/11030323/

    Rick Scott is looking to Win according to some florida watch groups and Fox News says there’ll be announcements soon from both camps

  89. Hamous Avatar

    Bob: I acknowledge defeat in that I picked Christine over Chris. I owe you one adult beverage.

  90. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    Bob: I acknowledge defeat in that I picked Christine over Chris. I owe you one adult beverage.

  91. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    #49 Thanks Bones, I’ll look forward to that.

  92. bob42 Avatar

    #49 Thanks Bones, I’ll look forward to that.

  93. Katfish Avatar

    Buried in yesterday’s avalanche, ACORN has filed bankruptcy.

    Good riddance.

  94. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Buried in yesterday’s avalanche, ACORN has filed bankruptcy.

    Good riddance.

  95. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    #49

    He likes Schlitz.

  96. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #49

    He likes Schlitz.

  97. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    A friend of mine is trying to talk me into auditioning for a small role in a community theater production of Miracle on 34th Street, but I don’t think I’m right for any of the parts. I think I’ll give it a try anyway. He’s very persistent about the idea, even after I explained that I’m not cutting my hair, and I no longer do nude scenes.

  98. bob42 Avatar

    A friend of mine is trying to talk me into auditioning for a small role in a community theater production of Miracle on 34th Street, but I don’t think I’m right for any of the parts. I think I’ll give it a try anyway. He’s very persistent about the idea, even after I explained that I’m not cutting my hair, and I no longer do nude scenes.

  99. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Pubbies did fare very well, but not as well as some predicted here.

    It takes a special kind of trousers to cover a fishtail like that.

  100. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Pubbies did fare very well, but not as well as some predicted here.

    It takes a special kind of trousers to cover a fishtail like that.

  101. KentBook Avatar

    Bob #22
    Now, that was just rude, man!

  102. KentBook Avatar

    Bob #22
    Now, that was just rude, man!

  103. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Kent, you’re right. I should probably apologize to the democrats.

    Sarge, I’m not wearing any pants.

  104. bob42 Avatar

    Kent, you’re right. I should probably apologize to the democrats.

    Sarge, I’m not wearing any pants.

  105. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Whee, yesterday Wisconsin turned from deep blue to red. Feingold out, Johnson in. Walker rather than Barret in as Governor. WI-7 and WI-8 go Republican, 5 of the 8 House members are now Pubbies. GOP takes control of the Assembly and Senate. Common sense returns to the state. Minnesota could stand a makeover like this. The good folks there have more work to do.

  106. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Whee, yesterday Wisconsin turned from deep blue to red. Feingold out, Johnson in. Walker rather than Barret in as Governor. WI-7 and WI-8 go Republican, 5 of the 8 House members are now Pubbies. GOP takes control of the Assembly and Senate. Common sense returns to the state. Minnesota could stand a makeover like this. The good folks there have more work to do.

  107. squawkbox Avatar

    Sarge, I’m not wearing any pants.

    For gawduhhhhs sake man at least put on a speedo when blogging. There are chillren to consider here.

    /out

  108. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    Ok, time for some role playing here.
    Here is the scenario:
    You are the new incoming Speaker of the House, your party has just made history with the largest gain of seats in the House in over 70 years. How do you approach the senate? How do you approach the President? And also, what are the first things on your agenda, and why?

  109. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    Ok, time for some role playing here.
    Here is the scenario:
    You are the new incoming Speaker of the House, your party has just made history with the largest gain of seats in the House in over 70 years. How do you approach the senate? How do you approach the President? And also, what are the first things on your agenda, and why?

  110. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    And to think the Dem’s thought they had the monopoly on minority candidates

    Let’s also include the new governor of SC. Nikki Haley. More power to her also.

  111. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    And to think the Dem’s thought they had the monopoly on minority candidates

    Let’s also include the new governor of SC. Nikki Haley. More power to her also.

  112. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #62 – roflmaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

  113. Katfish Avatar

    #62 – roflmaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

  114. Adee Avatar
    Adee

    Whee, yesterday Wisconsin turned from deep blue to red.

    Adee, hopefully with Doyle out the good people of Wisconsin can finally pass some form of concealed carry. He vetoed legislation on that matter two or three times in the past 8 years.

  115. TexMo Avatar
    TexMo

    Whee, yesterday Wisconsin turned from deep blue to red.

    Adee, hopefully with Doyle out the good people of Wisconsin can finally pass some form of concealed carry. He vetoed legislation on that matter two or three times in the past 8 years.

  116. Tedtam Avatar

    I just got off the phone with Lovely. She said she was walking around campus and could tell who the Republicans were. One was a dorm director whom she was “on the fence about,” but who was broadly smiling today! Then there were the mopers, whining about how bad a day this was for Texas. She told them “I was a grown-up when this happened to me, it would be nice if you were a grown-up today.”

    Way to go, girl!

  117. Tedtam Avatar

    I just got off the phone with Lovely. She said she was walking around campus and could tell who the Republicans were. One was a dorm director whom she was “on the fence about,” but who was broadly smiling today! Then there were the mopers, whining about how bad a day this was for Texas. She told them “I was a grown-up when this happened to me, it would be nice if you were a grown-up today.”

    Way to go, girl!

  118. Hamous Avatar

    #60 BW:
    1) You start with Harry, you pull him aside and ask him: ‘what does he think really just happened?’ Then advise/remind him that ALL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS MUST ORIGINATE IN THE HOUSE. Then you advise him that the spending spree is over, obamacare is going to be repealed in its entirety, the vile crap in the porkulus/fascist/progressive stimulus bill will be repealed in its entirety, no more 2500 page bills with 5 hours to read before voting, no more packing the bills with non-title relevant pork and finally, henceforth the Constitution of the United States in its original intent will reign supreme.
    2) Hey Barry-O: See above and abide or face impeachment proceedings with a trial in the senate where you will be forced to porduce your papers to prove you are a citizen; along with all the other huge gaps in your bio (passport records, college transcripts, student loan applications, home mortgage info, etc.). Either way understand that the House appropriates funds and unless you want to be eating canned pork and beans for supper you better change your approach. All of your Czars and their individual feifdoms are hereby de-funded.
    3) Repeal, in its entirety, obamacare. While that is taking place, keep tax code at current levels or REDUCE ACROSS THE BOARD. NO more/increased taxes. If the lame duck congress fails to extend permanently the taxes at their current levels, then when the new congress reconvenes, extend them retroactively.

  119. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #60 BW:
    1) You start with Harry, you pull him aside and ask him: ‘what does he think really just happened?’ Then advise/remind him that ALL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS MUST ORIGINATE IN THE HOUSE. Then you advise him that the spending spree is over, obamacare is going to be repealed in its entirety, the vile crap in the porkulus/fascist/progressive stimulus bill will be repealed in its entirety, no more 2500 page bills with 5 hours to read before voting, no more packing the bills with non-title relevant pork and finally, henceforth the Constitution of the United States in its original intent will reign supreme.
    2) Hey Barry-O: See above and abide or face impeachment proceedings with a trial in the senate where you will be forced to porduce your papers to prove you are a citizen; along with all the other huge gaps in your bio (passport records, college transcripts, student loan applications, home mortgage info, etc.). Either way understand that the House appropriates funds and unless you want to be eating canned pork and beans for supper you better change your approach. All of your Czars and their individual feifdoms are hereby de-funded.
    3) Repeal, in its entirety, obamacare. While that is taking place, keep tax code at current levels or REDUCE ACROSS THE BOARD. NO more/increased taxes. If the lame duck congress fails to extend permanently the taxes at their current levels, then when the new congress reconvenes, extend them retroactively.

  120. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    #62, OUCH!!!!!

    BTW, did anyone hear Ted Poe on KSEV this morning talking about taking the keys to the plane away from San Fran Nan? He was just besided himself with joy about her having to go through security and having to sit in coach. Then Sam Malone brought it to a higher level laughing about what her reaction is going to be to the various fees, and paying for her booze…

    Loved it.
    Ted needs to be the chairman of appropriation committee.

  121. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    #62, OUCH!!!!!

    BTW, did anyone hear Ted Poe on KSEV this morning talking about taking the keys to the plane away from San Fran Nan? He was just besided himself with joy about her having to go through security and having to sit in coach. Then Sam Malone brought it to a higher level laughing about what her reaction is going to be to the various fees, and paying for her booze…

    Loved it.
    Ted needs to be the chairman of appropriation committee.

  122. Tedtam Avatar

    Michelle Malkin on a tear! It’s not only endorsements being shoved, it seems:

    Here is an ironclad certainty: It’s too little too late for the antagonist-in-chief to paper over two years of relentless Democratic incivility and hate toward his domestic “enemies.” Voters have spoken: They’ve had enough. Enough of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize winner’s rhetorical abuse. Enough of his feints at bipartisanship. Whatever the final tally, this week’s turnover in Congress is a GOP mandate for legislative pugilism, not peace. Voters have had enough of big government meddlers “getting things done.” They are sending fresh blood to the nation’s Capitol to get things undone.

  123. Tedtam Avatar

    Michelle Malkin on a tear! It’s not only endorsements being shoved, it seems:

    Here is an ironclad certainty: It’s too little too late for the antagonist-in-chief to paper over two years of relentless Democratic incivility and hate toward his domestic “enemies.” Voters have spoken: They’ve had enough. Enough of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize winner’s rhetorical abuse. Enough of his feints at bipartisanship. Whatever the final tally, this week’s turnover in Congress is a GOP mandate for legislative pugilism, not peace. Voters have had enough of big government meddlers “getting things done.” They are sending fresh blood to the nation’s Capitol to get things undone.

  124. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    #66, I think the first 2 are reasonable. I think what will happen with #3 is that large portions of the federal hand in healthcare will never be funded or if it is it will have a sunset in it of 3 to 5 years.

  125. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    #66, I think the first 2 are reasonable. I think what will happen with #3 is that large portions of the federal hand in healthcare will never be funded or if it is it will have a sunset in it of 3 to 5 years.

  126. Tedtam Avatar

    #66 Bonecrusher for Congress!

  127. Tedtam Avatar

    #66 Bonecrusher for Congress!

  128. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Barack Obama sex doll for sale in China.
    OK….Disclaimer,…well, you know.

  129. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Barack Obama sex doll for sale in China.
    OK….Disclaimer,…well, you know.

  130. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    wagonburner

    How ’bout that new Governor in SC? Hubba hubba.

    I’ll see your S Carolina and raise you SDak.

  131. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    wagonburner

    How ’bout that new Governor in SC? Hubba hubba.

    I’ll see your S Carolina and raise you SDak.

  132. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #34 Pyro

    Wow, no one in that crowd of dolts even noticed that Keynesian is not a misspelling of Kenyan…

  133. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #34 Pyro

    Wow, no one in that crowd of dolts even noticed that Keynesian is not a misspelling of Kenyan…

  134. Tedtam Avatar

    #71 SuperDave

    /nudging him towards post #39

    Day late, dollar short, dude.

  135. Tedtam Avatar

    #71 SuperDave

    /nudging him towards post #39

    Day late, dollar short, dude.

  136. Tedtam Avatar

    BTW – aren’t sex dolls used by MEN?

    hehheh heh

  137. Tedtam Avatar

    BTW – aren’t sex dolls used by MEN?

    hehheh heh

  138. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Sorry Tedtam I just saw your #39,…Shoulda’ known that our Crazy Aunt would be all over that. …OOPS find that sorta’ link.

  139. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Sorry Tedtam I just saw your #39,…Shoulda’ known that our Crazy Aunt would be all over that. …OOPS find that sorta’ link.

  140. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    bob

    and I no longer do nude scenes.

    Thanks! 😉

  141. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    bob

    and I no longer do nude scenes.

    Thanks! 😉

  142. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Dave, I’ll second that!

    Bob, if you do decide to do nude scenes again (not that I believe you ever did) — then please do let your hair grow. You’ll make a splendid Lady Godiva!

  143. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Dave, I’ll second that!

    Bob, if you do decide to do nude scenes again (not that I believe you ever did) — then please do let your hair grow. You’ll make a splendid Lady Godiva!

  144. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    Does anybody have a tally on what happened to the TEXAS STATE HOUSE AND SENATE RACES? Depending on how many down ballot R’s got elected, 2011 redistricting could be VERY interesting. I can just hear the D’s squealing like the stuck pigs they are . . . . .’you are disenfranchising the poor black voter by not gerrymandering queen sheila and EBJ districts so that only a D can get elected’. I would like to see all the voter roles purged and everybody have to re-register, showing proof of US citizenship AND a photo ID, further, photo ID must be provided henceforth for all elections in the State of Texas. That would shut down voter fraud and the concurrent disenfranchisement of the valid voters.

  145. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    It looks like this

    At the final count, 21 Democratic House incumbents went down to defeat yesterday. That will give the Republicans a 98-52 majority when the new Legislature convenes in January.

    But there is still some room for Republican growth.

    State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, is leading her Republican opponent, Dan Neil, by 15 votes. The guarantees a recount.

    So between that and the senate being at 19-12. Things should be interesting.

  146. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    It looks like this

    At the final count, 21 Democratic House incumbents went down to defeat yesterday. That will give the Republicans a 98-52 majority when the new Legislature convenes in January.

    But there is still some room for Republican growth.

    State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, is leading her Republican opponent, Dan Neil, by 15 votes. The guarantees a recount.

    So between that and the senate being at 19-12. Things should be interesting.

  147. Tedtam Avatar

    #79 Boney

    That would shut down make voter fraud more difficult and the concurrent disenfranchisement of the valid voters.

  148. Tedtam Avatar

    #79 Boney

    That would shut down make voter fraud more difficult and the concurrent disenfranchisement of the valid voters.

  149. KentBook Avatar

    TT #27

    “Well, the elections are over. I’m headed to India and will be incommunicado for at least 10 days, more like two weeks. See ya!”

    Yes, and at the cost of $200,000,000 per day. 2 Biiilllliiion Dollars

    Maybe Shatner should hook this WH up with PriceLine or send in the damn Gnome!

  150. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    #35 Hambone, I thought you were in Queen Shelia’s district?

  151. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    #35 Hambone, I thought you were in Queen Shelia’s district?

  152. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    They just won’t go away, will they?

    In the wake of this financial destruction, it’s clear that our country needs a leader who understands the economic forces that led us into this situation.

    We need a leader who understands the economic forces that effect our economy – a leader who understands that LESS government is the answer, not MORE – a leader who understands what taking an oath to uphold the Constitution really means – a leader who understand the vision of the Founding Fathers to provide liberty and prosperity for ourselves and our posterity.

    We all know the Congressman that embodies those qualities best!

  153. bob42 Avatar

    They just won’t go away, will they?

    In the wake of this financial destruction, it’s clear that our country needs a leader who understands the economic forces that led us into this situation.

    We need a leader who understands the economic forces that effect our economy – a leader who understands that LESS government is the answer, not MORE – a leader who understands what taking an oath to uphold the Constitution really means – a leader who understand the vision of the Founding Fathers to provide liberty and prosperity for ourselves and our posterity.

    We all know the Congressman that embodies those qualities best!

  154. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #35 Hambone, I thought you were in Queen Shelia’s district?

    I was until the last redistricting event a few years ago. They split our neighborhood right down the middle. One block south and I’d be in Queeny’s district.

  155. Hamous Avatar

    #35 Hambone, I thought you were in Queen Shelia’s district?

    I was until the last redistricting event a few years ago. They split our neighborhood right down the middle. One block south and I’d be in Queeny’s district.

  156. KentBook Avatar

    And some Socialis… er , Progressives just don’t get it, nor ever will!

    A Setback, Not Defeat for Progressives, EJ Dionne

    President Obama allowed Republicans to define the terms of the nation’s political argument for the past two years and permitted them to draw battle lines the way they wanted. Neither he nor his party can let that happen again.

    Democrats would be foolish to turn in on themselves in a fruitless battle over whether their troubles owe to a failure to mobilize and excite their base or to win support from the political center.

    As Rove said last night to Juan, “I hope the President throws the throttles forward and keeps driving the train full speed down that track!”

  157. KentBook Avatar

    And some Socialis… er , Progressives just don’t get it, nor ever will!

    A Setback, Not Defeat for Progressives, EJ Dionne

    President Obama allowed Republicans to define the terms of the nation’s political argument for the past two years and permitted them to draw battle lines the way they wanted. Neither he nor his party can let that happen again.

    Democrats would be foolish to turn in on themselves in a fruitless battle over whether their troubles owe to a failure to mobilize and excite their base or to win support from the political center.

    As Rove said last night to Juan, “I hope the President throws the throttles forward and keeps driving the train full speed down that track!”

  158. Hamous Avatar

    #85 KentBook: WHat do you bet that the shredders are workiing overtime/bigtime?? Are you old enough to remember the shenanigans that happened in Vince Foster’s office right after he “committed suicide in the park”? The investigators were BARRED FROM ENTERING AND HITLERY WAS SEEN REMOVING ARMLOADS OF FILES for at least 2 days.
    Some other pertinent details surrounding that event:
    1)The body was covered with multi-colored threads that matched a carpet missing from the Whitehouse. Helen Thomas asked where the missing rug was.
    2) The park was very dry/drought like at the time, no rain in several weeks, yet there was no dust on the shoes of Mr. Foster even though he had to walk over 100 yards over non paved ground to get to “the scene”
    3) There was no blood nor brain matter at the scene, yet he allegedly shot himself in the head in the park.
    4) No bullet was found from the firearm below but there were civil war era bullets found in the vicinity
    5) The firearm was untraceable
    6) blood appeared to have moved uphill on his face, inconsistent with the positioning of the body
    7) the FBI was barred from investigating the incident, it was left to the super sleuth park police to investigate
    8) His pager was erased
    9) His computer hard drive was destroyed
    10) Mr. Foster had eaten a full lunch
    11) Mr. Foster had recently had sex as there was semen in his underwear
    12) There were no reports of any depressed behavior/speech
    All these things are documented facts, recorded by G. Gordon Liddy after his interview with the confidential witness who found the body.
    What can we conclude from the above?
    1) Vince foster did not kill himself in Ft Marcy Park
    2) It is not likely that he killed himself at all
    3) It is likely that the event/his death happened at the whitehouse.
    4) It is obvious that Hitlery and company took great pains to conceal his workings and the circumstances of his death
    5) It is a documented fact that a secret service agent watched Hitlery remove files from the office of Mr. Foster after the office was “sealed”

    I bring all this up in the light of the foul “O” administration and their blantant flouting of the law. Do we really think that they will not shred any and all evidence of criminal behavior?

  159. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #85 KentBook: WHat do you bet that the shredders are workiing overtime/bigtime?? Are you old enough to remember the shenanigans that happened in Vince Foster’s office right after he “committed suicide in the park”? The investigators were BARRED FROM ENTERING AND HITLERY WAS SEEN REMOVING ARMLOADS OF FILES for at least 2 days.
    Some other pertinent details surrounding that event:
    1)The body was covered with multi-colored threads that matched a carpet missing from the Whitehouse. Helen Thomas asked where the missing rug was.
    2) The park was very dry/drought like at the time, no rain in several weeks, yet there was no dust on the shoes of Mr. Foster even though he had to walk over 100 yards over non paved ground to get to “the scene”
    3) There was no blood nor brain matter at the scene, yet he allegedly shot himself in the head in the park.
    4) No bullet was found from the firearm below but there were civil war era bullets found in the vicinity
    5) The firearm was untraceable
    6) blood appeared to have moved uphill on his face, inconsistent with the positioning of the body
    7) the FBI was barred from investigating the incident, it was left to the super sleuth park police to investigate
    8) His pager was erased
    9) His computer hard drive was destroyed
    10) Mr. Foster had eaten a full lunch
    11) Mr. Foster had recently had sex as there was semen in his underwear
    12) There were no reports of any depressed behavior/speech
    All these things are documented facts, recorded by G. Gordon Liddy after his interview with the confidential witness who found the body.
    What can we conclude from the above?
    1) Vince foster did not kill himself in Ft Marcy Park
    2) It is not likely that he killed himself at all
    3) It is likely that the event/his death happened at the whitehouse.
    4) It is obvious that Hitlery and company took great pains to conceal his workings and the circumstances of his death
    5) It is a documented fact that a secret service agent watched Hitlery remove files from the office of Mr. Foster after the office was “sealed”

    I bring all this up in the light of the foul “O” administration and their blantant flouting of the law. Do we really think that they will not shred any and all evidence of criminal behavior?

  160. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    I think EJ Dionne has been in bob’s stash. What’s scary is that he and many Progressives Communists believe most of what he wrote.

  161. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    I think EJ Dionne has been in bob’s stash. What’s scary is that he and many Progressives Communists believe most of what he wrote.

  162. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Bonecrusher, one more thing, an eye witness came on the scene before the Cops and said he saw a pistol IE auto, NOT a revolver that was shown in later photos. Foster owned a 38 snubby but the gun that he had in his hand was made from two different guns. I read a great book about “The Strange Death of Vince Foster”

  163. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Bonecrusher, one more thing, an eye witness came on the scene before the Cops and said he saw a pistol IE auto, NOT a revolver that was shown in later photos. Foster owned a 38 snubby but the gun that he had in his hand was made from two different guns. I read a great book about “The Strange Death of Vince Foster”

  164. KentBook Avatar

    #88 Bones

    Are you old enough to remember the shenanigans that happened in Vince Foster’s office right after he “committed suicide in the park”?

    I’m so old, I was outta high school for the erased Nixon tapes!
    But, not so old that I heard the Checkers speech.

    BTW, everyone knows Hillary killed Vince Foster!

  165. KentBook Avatar

    #88 Bones

    Are you old enough to remember the shenanigans that happened in Vince Foster’s office right after he “committed suicide in the park”?

    I’m so old, I was outta high school for the erased Nixon tapes!
    But, not so old that I heard the Checkers speech.

    BTW, everyone knows Hillary killed Vince Foster!

  166. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    EJ’s not the only one.

    Barry sez the election means that the People are not dissatisfied with the direction he’s taking us in—just that he’s doing it too slowly.

    Somebody put a point in the White House.

    Maybe he’ll see it.

  167. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    EJ’s not the only one.

    Barry sez the election means that the People are not dissatisfied with the direction he’s taking us in—just that he’s doing it too slowly.

    Somebody put a point in the White House.

    Maybe he’ll see it.

  168. Hamous Avatar

    I wonder if Charlie the Crook Rangel still wants to do this?
    Given the huge head slap the D’s just got and that the D’s are now in the minority and that he is about to stand for an ethics trial, do you think he really wants to push ahead with it?

  169. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    I wonder if Charlie the Crook Rangel still wants to do this?
    Given the huge head slap the D’s just got and that the D’s are now in the minority and that he is about to stand for an ethics trial, do you think he really wants to push ahead with it?

  170. KentBook Avatar

    I can’t wait until Issa starts calling all of the Czars in for a talk and investigating DOJ/Holder–it will be must see TV! He’s going to have a very busy 2 years.

  171. KentBook Avatar

    I can’t wait until Issa starts calling all of the Czars in for a talk and investigating DOJ/Holder–it will be must see TV! He’s going to have a very busy 2 years.

  172. KentBook Avatar

    The thing that’s getting swept under the rug today was the 30 Pubbie Governorships and the state houses that changed over with the wave.
    Next year’s redistricting/reapportioning is going to make O’s hopes much smaller. Texas picks up four new House seats, talk was beofre the election it would split 2 & 2–with our majority in the TX legis, there’s a good chance that will go 4 Pubbie, now.

  173. KentBook Avatar

    The thing that’s getting swept under the rug today was the 30 Pubbie Governorships and the state houses that changed over with the wave.
    Next year’s redistricting/reapportioning is going to make O’s hopes much smaller. Texas picks up four new House seats, talk was beofre the election it would split 2 & 2–with our majority in the TX legis, there’s a good chance that will go 4 Pubbie, now.

  174. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Hambone, I thought you were in Queen Shelia’s district?

    I am.

    Queen “Shirley” accordingly to my not-very-interested-in-politics husband.

    I had no hope whatsoever of defeating SJL considering the extreme gerrymandering of the 18th district.

  175. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Hambone, I thought you were in Queen Shelia’s district?

    I am.

    Queen “Shirley” accordingly to my not-very-interested-in-politics husband.

    I had no hope whatsoever of defeating SJL considering the extreme gerrymandering of the 18th district.

  176. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Once again, the electorate demanded a new start.

    The Democratic caucus that will return to Capitol Hill in January is likely to be more liberal than before, after some of its most moderate and conservative members were wiped out Tuesday.

    And in the tea party, Republicans must grapple with a new political force for whom compromise is seen as a problem, not a solution.
    Snip~
    Another challenge for both parties is that even as voters are demanding solutions, they are feeling a growing skepticism about the role and reach of government.

  177. Katfish Avatar

    A privacy-rights group is suing to halt installation and usage of airport scanners.

    First comment is hilarious.

    One linked article makes a point that these machines would likely violate child pr0n laws since they are capable of storing the images (and many instances of images being stored, despite denials to the contrary, have been documented).

  178. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    A privacy-rights group is suing to halt installation and usage of airport scanners.

    First comment is hilarious.

    One linked article makes a point that these machines would likely violate child pr0n laws since they are capable of storing the images (and many instances of images being stored, despite denials to the contrary, have been documented).

  179. Katfish Avatar

    For those of you who can’t stomach more that 3 or 4 milliseconds of their broadcasts: 5 Best Moments from MSNBC’s Apocalyptic Night.

  180. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    For those of you who can’t stomach more that 3 or 4 milliseconds of their broadcasts: 5 Best Moments from MSNBC’s Apocalyptic Night.

  181. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #90

    “In the end, the aggressive campaign to misuse the judicial retention vote, funded by out-of-state special interests, has succeeded,” Drake University Law School Dean Allan Vestal said.

    Somebody call a whaaaambulance! Why is it that when a vote doesn’t go the libertines’ way they puke out the “out-of-state special interests” whine as if those stupid Iowegian cornfield sailors couldn’t possibly think for themselves? Maybe, just maybe, their strong Christian sensibilities led them to make an informed decision.

  182. Hamous Avatar

    #90

    “In the end, the aggressive campaign to misuse the judicial retention vote, funded by out-of-state special interests, has succeeded,” Drake University Law School Dean Allan Vestal said.

    Somebody call a whaaaambulance! Why is it that when a vote doesn’t go the libertines’ way they puke out the “out-of-state special interests” whine as if those stupid Iowegian cornfield sailors couldn’t possibly think for themselves? Maybe, just maybe, their strong Christian sensibilities led them to make an informed decision.

  183. Katfish Avatar

    It’s tyranny of the masses!!!

    Those judges were the thin black line that protected the rights of teh ghey in Iowa.

  184. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    It’s tyranny of the masses!!!

    Those judges were the thin black line that protected the rights of teh ghey in Iowa.

  185. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #75 –

    BTW – aren’t sex dolls used by MEN?

    MsTT – I can only resist so many straight lines of this caliber Dear!

  186. Katfish Avatar

    #75 –

    BTW – aren’t sex dolls used by MEN?

    MsTT – I can only resist so many straight lines of this caliber Dear!

  187. Tedtam Avatar

    #106 Katfish

    Well, I knew that comment could go in many directions. Go for it!

  188. Tedtam Avatar

    #106 Katfish

    Well, I knew that comment could go in many directions. Go for it!

  189. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #107 – No Ma’am cannot do that to Hammy (or you for that matter)

    HEH

  190. Katfish Avatar

    #107 – No Ma’am cannot do that to Hammy (or you for that matter)

    HEH

  191. Katfish Avatar

    The Republican avalanche was Bush’s fault.

    No, really.

  192. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    The Republican avalanche was Bush’s fault.

    No, really.

  193. Tedtam Avatar

    #110 WB

    The Republican avalanche was Bush’s fault.

    That broken record will play well into 2020, I believe. Heck, the libs probably still blame Reagan for their failures.

  194. Tedtam Avatar

    #110 WB

    The Republican avalanche was Bush’s fault.

    That broken record will play well into 2020, I believe. Heck, the libs probably still blame Reagan for their failures.

  195. Katfish Avatar

    The funny thing is that they say Bush is the reason things were so bad (when a case can be made that Democrat control of Congress was more to blame), which got them into office. They have since blamed Bush for everything including Michele’s collard greens not growing tall enough. Despite having virtually complete control of the government for two years (Congress for four), they have demonstrably made things worse, not better. Now they blame Bush for their losses in this election.

    If Bush were so good as to cause this big of an avalanche two years after leaving office, why could he not cause an even bigger avalanche when he was actually in office?

  196. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    The funny thing is that they say Bush is the reason things were so bad (when a case can be made that Democrat control of Congress was more to blame), which got them into office. They have since blamed Bush for everything including Michele’s collard greens not growing tall enough. Despite having virtually complete control of the government for two years (Congress for four), they have demonstrably made things worse, not better. Now they blame Bush for their losses in this election.

    If Bush were so good as to cause this big of an avalanche two years after leaving office, why could he not cause an even bigger avalanche when he was actually in office?

  197. Tedtam Avatar

    #113 WB

    There ya’ go, makin’ sense again.

  198. Tedtam Avatar

    #113 WB

    There ya’ go, makin’ sense again.

  199. gtotracker Avatar
    gtotracker

    If you saw the news clip of a guy in a red shirt being escorted out of a Houston polling place by a constable, here is his version.

  200. gtotracker Avatar
    gtotracker

    If you saw the news clip of a guy in a red shirt being escorted out of a Houston polling place by a constable, here is his version.

  201. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Nope he’ll NEVER get it; Obama Appeals for ‘Common Ground’ After Democrats Lose House.

    President Obama, reflecting on his party’s historic losses in Congress, appealed Wednesday for both sides of the aisle to find “common ground” while continuing to stand by the policies that were used to hammer his party’s candidates in the midterm election.

    The president walked a tightrope as he sought to explain the results of the election as well as chart a new legislative path in a congressional landscape far more hostile to his agenda. Though his policies were used against Democrats in races across the country, Obama described his decisions to date as “tough” but “right.” Yet he also said he must take “direct responsibility” for the frustration over the economy and pledged to do more to reach “consensus” with Republicans.

    “No party has a monopoly on wisdom,” the president said, as he faced tough questions from the White House press corps. “I want to engage both Democrats and Republicans. … I do believe there is hope for civility. I do believe there’s hope for progress.”

  202. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Nope he’ll NEVER get it; Obama Appeals for ‘Common Ground’ After Democrats Lose House.

    President Obama, reflecting on his party’s historic losses in Congress, appealed Wednesday for both sides of the aisle to find “common ground” while continuing to stand by the policies that were used to hammer his party’s candidates in the midterm election.

    The president walked a tightrope as he sought to explain the results of the election as well as chart a new legislative path in a congressional landscape far more hostile to his agenda. Though his policies were used against Democrats in races across the country, Obama described his decisions to date as “tough” but “right.” Yet he also said he must take “direct responsibility” for the frustration over the economy and pledged to do more to reach “consensus” with Republicans.

    “No party has a monopoly on wisdom,” the president said, as he faced tough questions from the White House press corps. “I want to engage both Democrats and Republicans. … I do believe there is hope for civility. I do believe there’s hope for progress.”

  203. Katfish Avatar

    #115 goatboy
    Mr. TheTenth is a New Black Panther?!? I thought he was a Nation of Islam adherent.

    Homegoon really gets around, no?

  204. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    #115 goatboy
    Mr. TheTenth is a New Black Panther?!? I thought he was a Nation of Islam adherent.

    Homegoon really gets around, no?

  205. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Mr. TheTenth is a New Black Panther?!? I thought he was a Nation of Islam adherent.

    Believe it or not the NOI kicked him out years ago because he was too radical for even them.

  206. Hamous Avatar

    Mr. TheTenth is a New Black Panther?!? I thought he was a Nation of Islam adherent.

    Believe it or not the NOI kicked him out years ago because he was too radical for even them.

  207. Katfish Avatar

    Based on the story at the link, it sounds as though someone like the FBI should pay him a social call.

  208. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Based on the story at the link, it sounds as though someone like the FBI should pay him a social call.

  209. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    If you are president and have lost the House what do you do to help the economy?

    1) SIMPLIFY the tax code all around. Make it easier for businesses to pay their taxes and less likely that they will look for ways to avoid the work that is involved in paying them.
    2) Provide small businesses with incentives to grow, through easier SBA loan process, as well as removal of the requirement that everyone provide healthcare to their employees. (IF a company is successful it will provide benefits as a way to get new and more employees.
    3) Encourage a continuation of the Bush income tax rates for everyone across the board for 3 years,
    4) Adjust the estate tax base amount to $5,000,000 and have index it for inflation.
    5) Allow those under 45 to opt out of Social security, (in exchange they get to take the 7% and contribute it to an IRA)
    6) Repeal the legislation that allows banks to sell securities and securities firms to be banks. Give them 2 years to spin off their assest or face heavy fines. ( This is what lead to the Banking/mortgage issues we have today.)
    7) Freeze federal spending on everything at 2009 levels, and submit a budget plan that will reduce discretionary spending by 3% a year.
    8) Vow to veto any spending legislation that has any adders/pork/riders/ or hidden agendas. All spending bills will be simple and clearly defined with each government agency getting their own appropriation bill and the opportunity to argue with the House on their merrits of thier budget.

  210. bweldon Avatar
    bweldon

    If you are president and have lost the House what do you do to help the economy?

    1) SIMPLIFY the tax code all around. Make it easier for businesses to pay their taxes and less likely that they will look for ways to avoid the work that is involved in paying them.
    2) Provide small businesses with incentives to grow, through easier SBA loan process, as well as removal of the requirement that everyone provide healthcare to their employees. (IF a company is successful it will provide benefits as a way to get new and more employees.
    3) Encourage a continuation of the Bush income tax rates for everyone across the board for 3 years,
    4) Adjust the estate tax base amount to $5,000,000 and have index it for inflation.
    5) Allow those under 45 to opt out of Social security, (in exchange they get to take the 7% and contribute it to an IRA)
    6) Repeal the legislation that allows banks to sell securities and securities firms to be banks. Give them 2 years to spin off their assest or face heavy fines. ( This is what lead to the Banking/mortgage issues we have today.)
    7) Freeze federal spending on everything at 2009 levels, and submit a budget plan that will reduce discretionary spending by 3% a year.
    8) Vow to veto any spending legislation that has any adders/pork/riders/ or hidden agendas. All spending bills will be simple and clearly defined with each government agency getting their own appropriation bill and the opportunity to argue with the House on their merrits of thier budget.

  211. Robert M Avatar
    Robert M

    I’ve been super busy lately and have missed my dysFUNctional family. I hope everyone is well. I need your help. It irked me to no end at how the conservative women who were running for office were treated. A friend of mine and I want to form a 501c (or whatever) for conservative women to help protect these folks from the vicious left. The liberals have NOW.

    Anyhoo, we can’t think of anything catchy. Conservative organization for women won’t cut it. (COW) LOL! Any ideas?

  212. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    I’ve been super busy lately and have missed my dysFUNctional family. I hope everyone is well. I need your help. It irked me to no end at how the conservative women who were running for office were treated. A friend of mine and I want to form a 501c (or whatever) for conservative women to help protect these folks from the vicious left. The liberals have NOW.

    Anyhoo, we can’t think of anything catchy. Conservative organization for women won’t cut it. (COW) LOL! Any ideas?

  213. KentBook Avatar

    ST

    Congress of Conservative Knockouts

  214. KentBook Avatar

    ST

    Congress of Conservative Knockouts

  215. KentBook Avatar

    ST

    Sorry, Couldn’t resist…

    How ’bout, just CFW, Conservatives for Women

  216. KentBook Avatar

    ST

    Sorry, Couldn’t resist…

    How ’bout, just CFW, Conservatives for Women

  217. KentBook Avatar

    Again, to the States’ Houses Impact–a great site for data

    Republican trifecta gains create recipe for powerful impact on redistricting

    h/t nro corner

    And, g’night, it’s MyfeTime™

  218. KentBook Avatar

    Again, to the States’ Houses Impact–a great site for data

    Republican trifecta gains create recipe for powerful impact on redistricting

    h/t nro corner

    And, g’night, it’s MyfeTime™

  219. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    ST

    Conservative Women of America – CWA

    Conservative Women United – CWU

  220. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    ST

    Conservative Women of America – CWA

    Conservative Women United – CWU

  221. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Kentbooks #3;

    you have new Senators: Rubio (FL), Toomey (PA), Kirk (IL), Boozeman (AR), Coats (IN), Rand (KY), Blunt (MO), Ayotte (NH) & Portman (OH). We retained many, AK with RINO “Write-in” ahead and some others. Current count is 49 (D), 2 (I) & 47 (R).

    With a triad of constitutional conservatives in the Senate: Rubio, Paul, and Mike Lee (especially Lee), I am very excited as to how “the debate” forms within that house of Congress.

  222. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Kentbooks #3;

    you have new Senators: Rubio (FL), Toomey (PA), Kirk (IL), Boozeman (AR), Coats (IN), Rand (KY), Blunt (MO), Ayotte (NH) & Portman (OH). We retained many, AK with RINO “Write-in” ahead and some others. Current count is 49 (D), 2 (I) & 47 (R).

    With a triad of constitutional conservatives in the Senate: Rubio, Paul, and Mike Lee (especially Lee), I am very excited as to how “the debate” forms within that house of Congress.

  223. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Wagon;

    Down boy! Her hubby’s gonna make war on your tribe.

  224. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Wagon;

    Down boy! Her hubby’s gonna make war on your tribe.

  225. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    Dang that nutty Palin person.

    Backed 43 candidates for the House ….. Thirty of them won
    She endorsed 12 Senate candidates ….. Seven won.

  226. CbR Avatar
    CbR

    Dang that nutty Palin person.

    Backed 43 candidates for the House ….. Thirty of them won
    She endorsed 12 Senate candidates ….. Seven won.

  227. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    bweldon #67;

    I heard it. It was very funny.

  228. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    bweldon #67;

    I heard it. It was very funny.

  229. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    TT #74;

    It happens to the best of us. Well, two days late for the very best. 🙂 (see post #34).

  230. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    TT #74;

    It happens to the best of us. Well, two days late for the very best. 🙂 (see post #34).

  231. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    The Federal Reserve, in a dramatic effort to rev up a “disappointingly slow” economic recovery, said it will buy $600 billion of U.S. government bonds over the next eight months to drive down interest rates and encourage more borrowing and growth.

    Just put our debt on our own credit card. Greeeeeeaaaaaaaat.

    LINK

  232. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    The Federal Reserve, in a dramatic effort to rev up a “disappointingly slow” economic recovery, said it will buy $600 billion of U.S. government bonds over the next eight months to drive down interest rates and encourage more borrowing and growth.

    Just put our debt on our own credit card. Greeeeeeaaaaaaaat.

    LINK

  233. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    According to the BBC, security officials in the capital city have ordered that all coconuts be removed from trees which could potential fall on the American president’s head. (h/t Weasel Zippers)

    Officials in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) have taken extraordinary measures to protect US President Barack Obama ahead of his visit. In their effort to provide maximum security in the run-up to his visit on Friday, they have removed coconuts which may fall on his head from trees.

    All coconuts around the city’s Gandhi museum have now been cut down, an official told the BBC.

    Every year in India people are injured or even killed by falling coconuts.

    Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his freedom struggle against the British, is among five places the US president is visiting apart from a school, college and hotels attacked by Islamic militants in 2008.

    “We told the authorities to remove the dry coconuts from trees near the building. Why take a chance?” Mani Bhavan’s executive secretary, Meghshyam Ajgaonkar, told the BBC.

    Mahatma Gandhi has been cited by the president as an inspiration to him – he has [sic] a portrait of the independence leader in his senate office.

    President Obama once famously said that he would like to have had dinner with Mr. Gandhi.

    No stone has been left unturned by the authorities to guarantee Mr Obama’s safety.

    Protecting the nut from nuts? Hmmmmmmm.

    LINK

  234. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    According to the BBC, security officials in the capital city have ordered that all coconuts be removed from trees which could potential fall on the American president’s head. (h/t Weasel Zippers)

    Officials in the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) have taken extraordinary measures to protect US President Barack Obama ahead of his visit. In their effort to provide maximum security in the run-up to his visit on Friday, they have removed coconuts which may fall on his head from trees.

    All coconuts around the city’s Gandhi museum have now been cut down, an official told the BBC.

    Every year in India people are injured or even killed by falling coconuts.

    Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his freedom struggle against the British, is among five places the US president is visiting apart from a school, college and hotels attacked by Islamic militants in 2008.

    “We told the authorities to remove the dry coconuts from trees near the building. Why take a chance?” Mani Bhavan’s executive secretary, Meghshyam Ajgaonkar, told the BBC.

    Mahatma Gandhi has been cited by the president as an inspiration to him – he has [sic] a portrait of the independence leader in his senate office.

    President Obama once famously said that he would like to have had dinner with Mr. Gandhi.

    No stone has been left unturned by the authorities to guarantee Mr Obama’s safety.

    Protecting the nut from nuts? Hmmmmmmm.

    LINK

  235. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Dude;

    Just now saw your #111. Kings to you for getting it first.

  236. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Dude;

    Just now saw your #111. Kings to you for getting it first.

  237. El Gordo Avatar

    Dude;

    Just now saw your #111. Kings to you for getting it first.

    Darren, I’m more concerned that everyone knows what is going on than I am with who posts it first. If 10 people post the same link and it results in someone reading it who otherwise wouldn’t then that’s a good thing.

    http://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=171176

    The more people who get it, the better.

  238. The Dude Avatar

    Dude;

    Just now saw your #111. Kings to you for getting it first.

    Darren, I’m more concerned that everyone knows what is going on than I am with who posts it first. If 10 people post the same link and it results in someone reading it who otherwise wouldn’t then that’s a good thing.

    http://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=171176

    The more people who get it, the better.

  239. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    #113
    WB

    They have since blamed Bush for everything including Michele’s collard greens not growing tall enough

    Ahem, I take you to the hambalese at the bottom of the page:

    Hambone hates racists of any color. If your comments contain any racist bent to them they will be deleted and you will be banned toot sweet

    😛 JK/JK

  240. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    #113
    WB

    They have since blamed Bush for everything including Michele’s collard greens not growing tall enough

    Ahem, I take you to the hambalese at the bottom of the page:

    Hambone hates racists of any color. If your comments contain any racist bent to them they will be deleted and you will be banned toot sweet

    😛 JK/JK

  241. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    GOAT ALERT

    I have a neighbor friend whose young daughter raised a goat for some type of ag program. Her goat placed 5th in the competirion but it did not sell. They can’t keep the goat.

    Any suggestions? Anyone need a pet goat?

  242. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    GOAT ALERT

    I have a neighbor friend whose young daughter raised a goat for some type of ag program. Her goat placed 5th in the competirion but it did not sell. They can’t keep the goat.

    Any suggestions? Anyone need a pet goat?

  243. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    When I voted last week I put the I Voted sticker on the back window of my truck. Yesterday I was on a job in Conroe and a guy mentioned it and it just went without saying how we both voted since we were proud of it.

    Either that or the fact I was in Conroe and the nearest Democrat was prolly 40 miles away, one of the two. 😀

  244. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    When I voted last week I put the I Voted sticker on the back window of my truck. Yesterday I was on a job in Conroe and a guy mentioned it and it just went without saying how we both voted since we were proud of it.

    Either that or the fact I was in Conroe and the nearest Democrat was prolly 40 miles away, one of the two. 😀

  245. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    I have a neighbor friend……

    Well a real neighbor friend would take the little guy in.

  246. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    I have a neighbor friend……

    Well a real neighbor friend would take the little guy in.

  247. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Son started a new job in construction yesterday, think that classroom be lookin’ pretty damned good right now. 😀

  248. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Son started a new job in construction yesterday, think that classroom be lookin’ pretty damned good right now. 😀

  249. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    #138 – at the intersection of FM359 & FM1458 in Pattison (3 miles north of Brookshire) there’s a yard on the corner that always has goats – ya might ask those folks?

  250. Katfish Avatar

    #138 – at the intersection of FM359 & FM1458 in Pattison (3 miles north of Brookshire) there’s a yard on the corner that always has goats – ya might ask those folks?

  251. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    dude #136;

    Just giving credit where credit’s due. Keep up the good links.

  252. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    dude #136;

    Just giving credit where credit’s due. Keep up the good links.

  253. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    mharper #138;

    Sorry, but no goats for me. I hear that goats don’t taste like chicken.

  254. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    mharper #138;

    Sorry, but no goats for me. I hear that goats don’t taste like chicken.

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