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1. 

   Southern Tragedy

   February 8, 2011

   Pole!

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   GJT

   February 8, 2011

   Pole!

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   Southern Tragedy

   February 8, 2011

   At this time it’s unclear how the move will affect the many restaurants throughout Iran the U.S. that offer fast food and “Western” menus that include hamburgers, hotdogs, pizzas and pastas.

   Earlier, Iranian U.S. authorities declared a war on cigarettes, banning television channels from airing shows and films that feature smoking.

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   GJT

   February 8, 2011

   At this time it’s unclear how the move will affect the many restaurants throughout Iran the U.S. that offer fast food and “Western” menus that include hamburgers, hotdogs, pizzas and pastas.
   Earlier, Iranian U.S. authorities declared a war on cigarettes, banning television channels from airing shows and films that feature smoking.

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5. 

   Southern Tragedy

   February 8, 2011

   Dang edit button.

   #2 Wouldn’t much raise an eyebrow if it read that way.

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   GJT

   February 8, 2011

   Dang edit button.
   #2 Wouldn’t much raise an eyebrow if it read that way.

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7. 

   Southern Tragedy

   February 8, 2011

   Heh. The guy who said TEO’s birth certificate doesn’t exist is out. Hawaii Gov. Abercrombie’s Health Director Quits

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   GJT

   February 8, 2011

   Heh. The guy who said TEO’s birth certificate doesn’t exist is out. Hawaii Gov. Abercrombie’s Health Director Quits

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9. 

   Southern Tragedy

   February 8, 2011

   Should Jeb Bush make a POTUS run in 2012 or 2016? Let me think about it. No.

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10. 

    GJT

    February 8, 2011

    Should Jeb Bush make a POTUS run in 2012 or 2016? Let me think about it. No.

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11. 

    El Gordo

    February 8, 2011

    No Jeb Bush. No Mike Huckleberry. No Newt Gingrich. No Rick Perry. No John McCain.

    If those are the types the Republicans are considering for 2012 I’d just as soon send my money to the Obama campaign. Not that I actually would. I’d just keep it and maybe buy a new bass or lots of beer.

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12. 

    Dude42

    February 8, 2011

    No Jeb Bush. No Mike Huckleberry. No Newt Gingrich. No Rick Perry. No John McCain.
    If those are the types the Republicans are considering for 2012 I’d just as soon send my money to the Obama campaign. Not that I actually would. I’d just keep it and maybe buy a new bass or lots of beer.

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13. 

    Southern Tragedy

    February 8, 2011

    Now, now Dude. Just who are the Republicans you speak of, some back room deal makers conspiring against the little people? That would never happen. 😀

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    GJT

    February 8, 2011

    Now, now Dude. Just who are the Republicans you speak of, some back room deal makers conspiring against the little people? That would never happen. 😀

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15. 

    El Gordo

    February 8, 2011

    This place has a top ten list of possible 2012 candidates:

    1. Sarah Palin – Yes
    2. Mitt Romney – Mayyyybe, if absolutely no one else is available
    3. Mike Huckabee – HELL NO!!!
    4. David Petraeus – Maybe, didn’t even know that was an option
    5. Rudy Giuliani – Ummm, no
    6. Newt Gingrich – As previously mentioned, no
    7. Bobby Jindal – Yes
    8. Jeb Bush – Again, no
    9. Charlie Crist – Are you freakin’ serious? NO!
    10. Lindsey Graham – Good God! What is your problem? NOOOOOO!!!

    So there are 2 yes, 6 no, and 2 maybe. Consider me underwhelmed at the 2012 prospects.

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    Dude42

    February 8, 2011

    This place has a top ten list of possible 2012 candidates:
    1. Sarah Palin – Yes
    2. Mitt Romney – Mayyyybe, if absolutely no one else is available
    3. Mike Huckabee – HELL NO!!!
    4. David Petraeus – Maybe, didn’t even know that was an option
    5. Rudy Giuliani – Ummm, no
    6. Newt Gingrich – As previously mentioned, no
    7. Bobby Jindal – Yes
    8. Jeb Bush – Again, no
    9. Charlie Crist – Are you freakin’ serious? NO!
    10. Lindsey Graham – Good God! What is your problem? NOOOOOO!!!
    So there are 2 yes, 6 no, and 2 maybe. Consider me underwhelmed at the 2012 prospects.

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17. 

    wagonburner

    February 8, 2011

    This is funny. The fact that they seem surprised is even more funny. The fact that they’re trying to rationalize it away is just sad.

    “This is a statistically impossible lack of diversity,” Dr. Haidt concluded, noting polls showing that 40 percent of Americans are conservative and 20 percent are liberal. In his speech and in an interview, Dr. Haidt argued that social psychologists are a “tribal-moral community” united by “sacred values” that hinder research and damage their credibility — and blind them to the hostile climate they’ve created for non-liberals.

    “Anywhere in the world that social psychologists see women or minorities underrepresented by a factor of two or three, our minds jump to discrimination as the explanation,” said Dr. Haidt, who called himself a longtime liberal turned centrist. “But when we find out that conservatives are underrepresented among us by a factor of more than 100, suddenly everyone finds it quite easy to generate alternate explanations.”

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18. 

    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    This is funny. The fact that they seem surprised is even more funny. The fact that they’re trying to rationalize it away is just sad.

    “This is a statistically impossible lack of diversity,” Dr. Haidt concluded, noting polls showing that 40 percent of Americans are conservative and 20 percent are liberal. In his speech and in an interview, Dr. Haidt argued that social psychologists are a “tribal-moral community” united by “sacred values” that hinder research and damage their credibility — and blind them to the hostile climate they’ve created for non-liberals.
    “Anywhere in the world that social psychologists see women or minorities underrepresented by a factor of two or three, our minds jump to discrimination as the explanation,” said Dr. Haidt, who called himself a longtime liberal turned centrist. “But when we find out that conservatives are underrepresented among us by a factor of more than 100, suddenly everyone finds it quite easy to generate alternate explanations.”

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19. 

    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    Last night:

    Noun 1. goldbricking – the evasion of work or duty

    I’d say Arianna worked DAYAAM hard to marry a rich man then parlay his money into polical prominance for herself. So I’d vote for gold-digging. 🙂

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20. 

    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    Last night:

    Noun 1. goldbricking – the evasion of work or duty

    I’d say Arianna worked DAYAAM hard to marry a rich man then parlay his money into polical prominance for herself. So I’d vote for gold-digging. 🙂

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21. 

    El Gordo

    February 8, 2011

    “But when we find out that conservatives are underrepresented among us by a factor of more than 100, suddenly everyone finds it quite easy to generate alternate explanations.”

    Well, it’s because social psychology is so much more valuable a field of study than say, chemistry or electrical engineering.

    /gag

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    Dude42

    February 8, 2011

    “But when we find out that conservatives are underrepresented among us by a factor of more than 100, suddenly everyone finds it quite easy to generate alternate explanations.”

    Well, it’s because social psychology is so much more valuable a field of study than say, chemistry or electrical engineering.
    /gag

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23. 

    Super Dave

    February 8, 2011

    Can’t be teaching those women how to cook. Next thing you know they will want to learn how to read or how to formulate an opinion on something. Who knows, they might even get tired of being mutilated or decapitated if they don’t mind their master. Just can’t have that you know. Heck, we let them start voting over here a while back and look what has happened to our country as a result – all touchy, feely good stuff with no logic or reasoning behind it.

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    El Gordo

    February 8, 2011

    Can’t be teaching those women how to cook. Next thing you know they will want to learn how to read or how to formulate an opinion on something. Who knows, they might even get tired of being mutilated or decapitated if they don’t mind their master. Just can’t have that you know. Heck, we let them start voting over here a while back and look what has happened to our country as a result – all touchy, feely good stuff with no logic or reasoning behind it.

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25. 

    OletimerLin

    February 8, 2011

    #8 & #10, ya but are they “true conservatives?”

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26. 

    bob42

    February 8, 2011

    #8 & #10, ya but are they “true conservatives?”

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27. 

    El Gordo

    February 8, 2011

    #8 & #10, ya but are they “true conservatives?”

    Well, if they don’t favor legalizing marijuana I say let them go pound sand. They can just be underrepresented as far as I’m concerned.

    🙂

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    Dude42

    February 8, 2011

    #8 & #10, ya but are they “true conservatives?”

    Well, if they don’t favor legalizing marijuana I say let them go pound sand. They can just be underrepresented as far as I’m concerned.
    🙂

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29. 

    OletimerLin

    February 8, 2011

    It’s time for your mid-morning sex break.

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30. 

    bob42

    February 8, 2011

    It’s time for your mid-morning sex break.

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31. 

    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    #6 Dooooode:
    NO ROMNEY! That SOB still has not yet denounced Romneycare in Taxachussets. He is just another big government progressive rectum!
    I say lets get behind HERMAN CAIN!

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    Bonecrusher

    February 8, 2011

    #6 Dooooode:
    NO ROMNEY! That SOB still has not yet denounced Romneycare in Taxachussets. He is just another big government progressive rectum!
    I say lets get behind HERMAN CAIN!

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33. 

    Texpat

    February 8, 2011

    Ummmmmmmmmmmm hows about Mike Pence from Indiana?

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34. 

    Katfish

    February 8, 2011

    Ummmmmmmmmmmm hows about Mike Pence from Indiana?

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35. 

    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    Witches to be fined for inaccurate prognostications.

    A month after Romanian authorities began taxing them for their trade, the country’s soothsayers and fortune tellers are cursing a new bill that threatens fines or even prison if their predictions don’t come true.

    H/T Drudge.

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36. 

    Bonecrusher

    February 8, 2011

    Witches to be fined for inaccurate prognostications.

    A month after Romanian authorities began taxing them for their trade, the country’s soothsayers and fortune tellers are cursing a new bill that threatens fines or even prison if their predictions don’t come true.

    H/T Drudge.

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37. 

    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    #16 Whiskers: Pence is OK by me if he decides to run.

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    Bonecrusher

    February 8, 2011

    #16 Whiskers: Pence is OK by me if he decides to run.

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39. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    Lovely Daughter is excited – she thinks she has found her wedding dress.

    Another step closer…deep breaths are becoming very important to my way of life.

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    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    Lovely Daughter is excited – she thinks she has found her wedding dress.
    Another step closer…deep breaths are becoming very important to my way of life.

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    OletimerLin

    February 8, 2011

    #19 Congrats to you both, and good luck with all the preparations (and associated headaches and turmoil.)

    I suspect that y’all will prefer a traditional wedding Mass. But if not, I’m now qualified to officiate at such events. 😉

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    bob42

    February 8, 2011

    #19 Congrats to you both, and good luck with all the preparations (and associated headaches and turmoil.)
    I suspect that y’all will prefer a traditional wedding Mass. But if not, I’m now qualified to officiate at such events. 😉

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43. 

    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    #19 TT

    If possible, post us a link to a pic of the dress she selects…

    Speaking of pix, do you still have that link to where you posted shots you took of the Ham-Event at a park?

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    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    #19 TT
    If possible, post us a link to a pic of the dress she selects…
    Speaking of pix, do you still have that link to where you posted shots you took of the Ham-Event at a park?

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45. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    #20 Bob42

    Um, I think they’ll opt for the traditional Catholic mass. Thanks for the offer.

    The reception might be more interesting, though…

    They’ll be looking at reception venues this month or next month. They think they have a place picked out, but of course it all depends upon the availability of both the venue and the church before they can pick a date.

    And I think Mommy is supposed to give her official blessing on the wedding gown before LD will order it. That happens in the next few months, when she can spend a weekend at home, and we’re hoping MIL will be able to be here as well.

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    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    #20 Bob42
    Um, I think they’ll opt for the traditional Catholic mass. Thanks for the offer.
    The reception might be more interesting, though…
    They’ll be looking at reception venues this month or next month. They think they have a place picked out, but of course it all depends upon the availability of both the venue and the church before they can pick a date.
    And I think Mommy is supposed to give her official blessing on the wedding gown before LD will order it. That happens in the next few months, when she can spend a weekend at home, and we’re hoping MIL will be able to be here as well.

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    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    #21 Mharper

    I cannot post her wedding dress picture, as she is keeping the gown a secret from Aggie Beau. He is not supposed to know what the dress looks like until she is walking down the aisle. Until then, she is telling him it’s a big muffin-type of dress, possibly with pirate sleeves, etc.

    She has a little bit of her mother in her, what can I say?

    I am uiploading to Flickr, but I’ll need your email address. Since there are images of people, I don’t want to make them totally public. Hammy, a little help here?

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    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    #21 Mharper
    I cannot post her wedding dress picture, as she is keeping the gown a secret from Aggie Beau. He is not supposed to know what the dress looks like until she is walking down the aisle. Until then, she is telling him it’s a big muffin-type of dress, possibly with pirate sleeves, etc.
    She has a little bit of her mother in her, what can I say?
    I am uiploading to Flickr, but I’ll need your email address. Since there are images of people, I don’t want to make them totally public. Hammy, a little help here?

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49. 

    wagonburner

    February 8, 2011

    Ummmmmmmmmmmm hows about Mike Pence from Indiana?

    While people can change their mind, Pence has made it clear he will not run for prez in 2012.

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    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    Ummmmmmmmmmmm hows about Mike Pence from Indiana?

    While people can change their mind, Pence has made it clear he will not run for prez in 2012.

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51. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    We can hope…

    The lawmakers urged the judges to reverse a lower court ruling that allowed states and environmental groups to move ahead with a public “nuisance” lawsuit seeking to force the utilities to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.

    Upton, Inhofe and Whitfield are also working to block the executive branch from regulating greenhouse gases. The trio unveiled draft legislation earlier this month to strip EPA of its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

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52. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    We can hope…

    The lawmakers urged the judges to reverse a lower court ruling that allowed states and environmental groups to move ahead with a public “nuisance” lawsuit seeking to force the utilities to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.

    Upton, Inhofe and Whitfield are also working to block the executive branch from regulating greenhouse gases. The trio unveiled draft legislation earlier this month to strip EPA of its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

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53. 

    texanadian

    February 8, 2011

    Tedtam, The Gown is the FIRST big hurdle, how long did it take her to find it? I took Daughter months. I don’t know when the wedding is, but you have to book the venue pretty early because they go fast. I’ve mentioned it here before, but we really liked the Butlers Court Yard. If you click on the link and watch the movie, “Nancy Richards” is a Drill Sargent and did a very good job coordinating the event. The “White House Ranch” where the Boy got married was very pretty but the staff wasn’t nearly as good as the Butlers Courtyard.

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54. 

    Super Dave

    February 8, 2011

    Tedtam, The Gown is the FIRST big hurdle, how long did it take her to find it? I took Daughter months. I don’t know when the wedding is, but you have to book the venue pretty early because they go fast. I’ve mentioned it here before, but we really liked the Butlers Court Yard. If you click on the link and watch the movie, “Nancy Richards” is a Drill Sargent and did a very good job coordinating the event. The “White House Ranch” where the Boy got married was very pretty but the staff wasn’t nearly as good as the Butlers Courtyard.

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55. 

    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    Hammy, a little help here?

    Hams, if you have time, could you send my email address to Tedtam? Thx!

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56. 

    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    Hammy, a little help here?

    Hams, if you have time, could you send my email address to Tedtam? Thx!

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57. 

    texanadian

    February 8, 2011

    Up on Drudge, Mandatory Arabic to be taught in TEXAS school. WTF

    MANSFIELD (CBSDFW.COM) – Some Students at Mansfield ISD schools could soon be learning Arabic as a required language. The school district wants students at select schools to take Arabic language and culture classes as part of a federally funded grant.

    The Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) grant was awarded to Mansfield ISD last summer by the U.S. Department of Education.

    As part of the five-year $1.3 million grant, Arabic classes would be mandatory at Cross Timbers Intermediate School and Kenneth Davis Elementary School. The program would also be optional for students at T. A. Howard Middle School and Summit High School.

    http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2011/02/07/mandatory-arabic-classes-coming-to-mansfield/

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58. 

    texanadian

    February 8, 2011

    Up on Drudge, Mandatory Arabic to be taught in TEXAS school. WTF

    MANSFIELD (CBSDFW.COM) – Some Students at Mansfield ISD schools could soon be learning Arabic as a required language. The school district wants students at select schools to take Arabic language and culture classes as part of a federally funded grant.
    The Foreign Language Assistance Program (FLAP) grant was awarded to Mansfield ISD last summer by the U.S. Department of Education.
    As part of the five-year $1.3 million grant, Arabic classes would be mandatory at Cross Timbers Intermediate School and Kenneth Davis Elementary School. The program would also be optional for students at T. A. Howard Middle School and Summit High School.

    http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2011/02/07/mandatory-arabic-classes-coming-to-mansfield/

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59. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    Due to family considerations, it looks like the wedding will be in College Station. They’re looking at the Astin Mansion, I believe. Lovely keeps pronouncing it “Austin Mansion,” so this may not be the place.

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60. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    Due to family considerations, it looks like the wedding will be in College Station. They’re looking at the Astin Mansion, I believe. Lovely keeps pronouncing it “Austin Mansion,” so this may not be the place.

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61. 

    Texpat

    February 8, 2011

    #28 – HOLEESCHMIDT

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62. 

    Katfish

    February 8, 2011

    #28 – HOLEESCHMIDT

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63. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    RE: comment topic

    What say we ship a buttload of Frito pie, chicken fried steak, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, and some fried okra over to random households in Iran?

    That’ll put Ahmadinnerjacket’s panties in a wad. Once his people get a taste of our cuisine, all will be lost.

    Nuclear war averted by some good eatin’.

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64. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    RE: comment topic
    What say we ship a buttload of Frito pie, chicken fried steak, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, and some fried okra over to random households in Iran?
    That’ll put Ahmadinnerjacket’s panties in a wad. Once his people get a taste of our cuisine, all will be lost.
    Nuclear war averted by some good eatin’.

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65. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    I just got a robo-call regarding stimulus funds for energy conservation.

    Fortunately, I know a scam when I hear one. This was talked about on the radio yesterday or the day before. Not that I’d take “stimulus” funds, anyway.

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66. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    I just got a robo-call regarding stimulus funds for energy conservation.
    Fortunately, I know a scam when I hear one. This was talked about on the radio yesterday or the day before. Not that I’d take “stimulus” funds, anyway.

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67. 

    wagonburner

    February 8, 2011

    Tedtam, you should be able to see all commenters’ email addresses by going into “Comments” on the admin pages.

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    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    Tedtam, you should be able to see all commenters’ email addresses by going into “Comments” on the admin pages.

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69. 

    wagonburner

    February 8, 2011

    I like Herman Cain but I’m afraid it would be portrayed like this:

    Junior O’Daniel: We could hire us a little fella even smaller’n Stokes’.
    Pappy O’Daniel: You slump-shouldered sack a nuts! Why we’d look like a bunch of Johnny-come-latelies, bragging on our own midget, don’t matter how stumpy.

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    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    I like Herman Cain but I’m afraid it would be portrayed like this:
    Junior O’Daniel: We could hire us a little fella even smaller’n Stokes’.
    Pappy O’Daniel: You slump-shouldered sack a nuts! Why we’d look like a bunch of Johnny-come-latelies, bragging on our own midget, don’t matter how stumpy.

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71. 

    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/02/07/rooster-kills-man-attending-cockfight/

    That guy who got slashed at the cockfight died at the hospital yesterday. The overwhelming majority of the story commenters say that his death was richly deserved. One speculates that probably the reason the guy died is that none of the other subhumans took him to the hospital in time to save his life. Just let him bleed out rather than have to explain to the authitahs how it happened.

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    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2011/02/07/rooster-kills-man-attending-cockfight/
    That guy who got slashed at the cockfight died at the hospital yesterday. The overwhelming majority of the story commenters say that his death was richly deserved. One speculates that probably the reason the guy died is that none of the other subhumans took him to the hospital in time to save his life. Just let him bleed out rather than have to explain to the authitahs how it happened.

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    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    #33 Hammy

    Thanks – I’ll go take a look.

    I can post, but I’m afraid to poke around too much. I’m good at breaking things.

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    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    #33 Hammy
    Thanks – I’ll go take a look.
    I can post, but I’m afraid to poke around too much. I’m good at breaking things.

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75. 

    OletimerLin

    February 8, 2011

    End abortion! End Masturbation!
    Lila Rose/Christine O’Donnell in 2012!

    And maybe then we might hear angels singing when we ponder the glory of conception…

    So that’s so many women exclaim “Oh God!” during orgasms.

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76. 

    bob42

    February 8, 2011

    End abortion! End Masturbation!
    Lila Rose/Christine O’Donnell in 2012!

    And maybe then we might hear angels singing when we ponder the glory of conception…

    So that’s so many women exclaim “Oh God!” during orgasms.

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    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    #34 Hammy

    I like Herman Cain too, from the times I’ve heard him sub for Neal Boortz. While he has the right philosophical underpinnings, he doesn’t have the standing or credentials to make it in a primary, much less the election. I don’t think he would even be especially valuable as VP on the ticket. If it has to be a black conservative, I think Condi Rice has a lot more going for her. (I am still mourning that JC Watts dropped out of politics.)

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    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    #34 Hammy
    I like Herman Cain too, from the times I’ve heard him sub for Neal Boortz. While he has the right philosophical underpinnings, he doesn’t have the standing or credentials to make it in a primary, much less the election. I don’t think he would even be especially valuable as VP on the ticket. If it has to be a black conservative, I think Condi Rice has a lot more going for her. (I am still mourning that JC Watts dropped out of politics.)

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    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    Okay, Mharper, you should have an invite and permission to see the photo stream at Flickr. Let me know if you have issues.

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    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    Okay, Mharper, you should have an invite and permission to see the photo stream at Flickr. Let me know if you have issues.

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81. 

    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    #40 TT

    Got the invite but no permission. It said I was on a Guest Pass. I have a Yahoo login but that didn’t help either.

    This page is private.
    Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page.

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    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    #40 TT
    Got the invite but no permission. It said I was on a Guest Pass. I have a Yahoo login but that didn’t help either.

    This page is private.
    Oops! You don’t have permission to view this page.

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83. 

    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    Mharper – I looked at the permissions. I think I have them set correctly, but obviously not. I use Flickr so infrequently that I could very well be missing a step somewhere. I have to run some errands, I’ll look into it as soon as I can.

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    Tedtam

    February 8, 2011

    Mharper – I looked at the permissions. I think I have them set correctly, but obviously not. I use Flickr so infrequently that I could very well be missing a step somewhere. I have to run some errands, I’ll look into it as soon as I can.

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85. 

    Sarge

    February 8, 2011

    More proof that the French suck.

    I’m selling some old military crap on Ebay. On the WW2 stuff, I get a lot of inquiries from collectors overseas asking what the shipping will be. I do this in addition to my real work, and if I sell overseas I have to pay the exhorbitant price AND go to the Post Office to fill out the Customs paperwork. I add a few bux to the price of shipping to cover the hassle and time it takes.

    So Pierre emails me and asks what the shipping on a WW2 Raincoat will be. I tell him $60.00 ($45 Int’l Priority, plus $15 ME money). He goes ahead and bids, wins the auction. I send him an invoice. Now he says if I don’t lower the shipping to $40, he’s not going to pay.

    Freakin terdnozzle.

    I offered it to the second highest bidder—in Czecho-freakin-vakia.

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86. 

    Sarge

    February 8, 2011

    More proof that the French suck.
    I’m selling some old military crap on Ebay. On the WW2 stuff, I get a lot of inquiries from collectors overseas asking what the shipping will be. I do this in addition to my real work, and if I sell overseas I have to pay the exhorbitant price AND go to the Post Office to fill out the Customs paperwork. I add a few bux to the price of shipping to cover the hassle and time it takes.
    So Pierre emails me and asks what the shipping on a WW2 Raincoat will be. I tell him $60.00 ($45 Int’l Priority, plus $15 ME money). He goes ahead and bids, wins the auction. I send him an invoice. Now he says if I don’t lower the shipping to $40, he’s not going to pay.
    Freakin terdnozzle.
    I offered it to the second highest bidder—in Czecho-freakin-vakia.

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87. 

    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    #29 Texakanuk:
    What is really heinous about this whole thing is that if they say, in arabic, the there is only 1 god and mohammed is his prophpet, etc; then in the eyes of the moooooslims they become, at that moment a moooooslim. If they then openly profess faith in the one True Elohim, they are subject to the death penalty under sharia law.
    I say tell the feds or whomever to take their puny 1.6mil grant and vigorously insert where the sun don’t shine and I don’t mean the closet.

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88. 

    Bonecrusher

    February 8, 2011

    #29 Texakanuk:
    What is really heinous about this whole thing is that if they say, in arabic, the there is only 1 god and mohammed is his prophpet, etc; then in the eyes of the moooooslims they become, at that moment a moooooslim. If they then openly profess faith in the one True Elohim, they are subject to the death penalty under sharia law.
    I say tell the feds or whomever to take their puny 1.6mil grant and vigorously insert where the sun don’t shine and I don’t mean the closet.

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89. 

    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    #43 Sarge:

    More proof that the French suck

    That comment was approved by the department of repetitive redundancies department.
    You should be sure to report that French terd-nozzle (I know, repetitive again) to Ebay.

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90. 

    Bonecrusher

    February 8, 2011

    #43 Sarge:

    More proof that the French suck

    That comment was approved by the department of repetitive redundancies department.
    You should be sure to report that French terd-nozzle (I know, repetitive again) to Ebay.

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91. 

    fat albert

    February 8, 2011

    Hot off the press:

    Muslim TV Station Owner in New York Says He Beheaded His Wife in Self-Defense; Jury Convicts Anyway

    Apparently the jury had a hard time believing that the defendant was a victim of spousal abuse. The trial lasted 3 weeks – deliberations lasted 1 hour.

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92. 

    fat albert

    February 8, 2011

    Hot off the press:

    Muslim TV Station Owner in New York Says He Beheaded His Wife in Self-Defense; Jury Convicts Anyway

    Apparently the jury had a hard time believing that the defendant was a victim of spousal abuse. The trial lasted 3 weeks – deliberations lasted 1 hour.

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93. 

    Adee

    February 8, 2011

    Speaking of the supposed prophet, I get a couple of days off next week to celebrate his birthday. I am going to take a vacation day and make it a 5 day weekend. I am looking forward to the time off since I will not get another holiday off until August. Don’t worry about me stressing out at work though, I will still take plenty of vacation time off during the next 6 months.

    RE the required Arabic lessons. If they changed it to an optional foreign language, I would could get behind that idea. My two oldest kids are getting mandatory French and Arabic lessons. Since they are at the elementary level though, they are learning at a snails pace. Of course if those kids in Mansfield take the course seriously, they could keep studying the language and then go work for the CIA when they grow up:-)

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94. 

    TexMo

    February 8, 2011

    Speaking of the supposed prophet, I get a couple of days off next week to celebrate his birthday. I am going to take a vacation day and make it a 5 day weekend. I am looking forward to the time off since I will not get another holiday off until August. Don’t worry about me stressing out at work though, I will still take plenty of vacation time off during the next 6 months.
    RE the required Arabic lessons. If they changed it to an optional foreign language, I would could get behind that idea. My two oldest kids are getting mandatory French and Arabic lessons. Since they are at the elementary level though, they are learning at a snails pace. Of course if those kids in Mansfield take the course seriously, they could keep studying the language and then go work for the CIA when they grow up:-)

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95. 

    Adee

    February 8, 2011

    It’s supposed to be a bad omen if the groom sees the bride in her wedding dress before the wedding ceremony. Now who came up with that I don’t know. Maybe it’s a relic of arranged marriages wherein the parties haven’t met previously. (Now that is a scary way to pair off.)

    However, spouse saw my dress several months before our wedding when we drove some 150 miles to my cousin’s home for a fitting. She made my dress. He didn’t see me in it before the ceremony though.

    I want to be buried in my wedding dress.

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96. 

    Adee

    February 8, 2011

    It’s supposed to be a bad omen if the groom sees the bride in her wedding dress before the wedding ceremony. Now who came up with that I don’t know. Maybe it’s a relic of arranged marriages wherein the parties haven’t met previously. (Now that is a scary way to pair off.)
    However, spouse saw my dress several months before our wedding when we drove some 150 miles to my cousin’s home for a fitting. She made my dress. He didn’t see me in it before the ceremony though.
    I want to be buried in my wedding dress.

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97. 

    Hamous

    February 8, 2011

    Thousands of dollars for a dress that you wear ONE WISSING TIME and then you put in storage for your daughter to possibly wear (which is never going to happen, not no how – not no way) . You wind up hauling that thing around your whole life then it winds up in a re-sale shop and a tranny winds up buying it for it’s special someone. I really don’t get it. A guy rents the tux and give the thing back and never misses it for a moment.

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98. 

    Bonecrusher

    February 8, 2011

    Thousands of dollars for a dress that you wear ONE WISSING TIME and then you put in storage for your daughter to possibly wear (which is never going to happen, not no how – not no way) . You wind up hauling that thing around your whole life then it winds up in a re-sale shop and a tranny winds up buying it for it’s special someone. I really don’t get it. A guy rents the tux and give the thing back and never misses it for a moment.

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99. 

    mharper42

    February 8, 2011

    #49 Bones

    You sentimental man, you. Love the part about the wedding dress being bought by a tranny in the resale shop!

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100. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     #49 Bones
     You sentimental man, you. Love the part about the wedding dress being bought by a tranny in the resale shop!

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101. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     #48 Adee

     I want to be buried in my wedding dress.

     Hope that is a LOOOONG way off!

     But I guess it shows Bones that a woman can find a practical reason to hang onto her wedding dress throughout her life. 🙂

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102. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     #48 Adee

     I want to be buried in my wedding dress.

     Hope that is a LOOOONG way off!
     But I guess it shows Bones that a woman can find a practical reason to hang onto her wedding dress throughout her life. 🙂

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103. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     Drudge updated that FLAP (:D) grant story to teach Arabic language & culture to Texas students. So many people are outraged that the plan is on hold while the school district tries to get its sh!t together.

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104. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     Drudge updated that FLAP (:D) grant story to teach Arabic language & culture to Texas students. So many people are outraged that the plan is on hold while the school district tries to get its sh!t together.

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105. 

     Adee

     February 8, 2011

     #51 mharper42, ummm yes, I rather hoping it’s a looong way off too. 🙂

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106. 

     Adee

     February 8, 2011

     #51 mharper42, ummm yes, I rather hoping it’s a looong way off too. 🙂

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107. 

     Tedtam

     February 8, 2011

     Boney, I agree with the above. You are obviously a hopeless romantic.

     Actually, my dress was bought at a store that was going out of business. Paid $200 + $25 for matching shoes. Kept it for Lovely, but it’s not her style. When she was little, though, she would ask to see my “marry dress”. Somewhere I might have a picture of a little girl being swallowed up in white lace.

     My wedding to Hubby was around $3000, including the honeymoon. I worked for an airline at the time, and managed to snag a deal for our honeymoon to the Virgin Islands. Our reception was at the Lion’s Club hall down the street from the church. Not fancy, but family and friends were all we needed to make the event special, just don’t get me started on my brother who stopped my receiving line because he didn’t like the way it was set up. Arrrgggh. We stayed one night at a hotel near IAH, since our flight left early in the morning. One thing that I hadn’t thought of was asking the hotel if we could leave our vehicle there for the week that we’d be gone. They only made us sign a waiver, and it saved us a ton in parking fees.

     You have to remember, generally speaking, the wedding is for the bride. The honeymoon is more for the groom. They both look forward to both rituals, but there is something about the wedding ceremony that is more female oriented. I remember the sadness I felt when I took off my gown. Hubby wasn’t upset at all, though. 😀

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108. 

     Tedtam

     February 8, 2011

     Boney, I agree with the above. You are obviously a hopeless romantic.
     Actually, my dress was bought at a store that was going out of business. Paid $200 + $25 for matching shoes. Kept it for Lovely, but it’s not her style. When she was little, though, she would ask to see my “marry dress”. Somewhere I might have a picture of a little girl being swallowed up in white lace.
     My wedding to Hubby was around $3000, including the honeymoon. I worked for an airline at the time, and managed to snag a deal for our honeymoon to the Virgin Islands. Our reception was at the Lion’s Club hall down the street from the church. Not fancy, but family and friends were all we needed to make the event special, just don’t get me started on my brother who stopped my receiving line because he didn’t like the way it was set up. Arrrgggh. We stayed one night at a hotel near IAH, since our flight left early in the morning. One thing that I hadn’t thought of was asking the hotel if we could leave our vehicle there for the week that we’d be gone. They only made us sign a waiver, and it saved us a ton in parking fees.
     You have to remember, generally speaking, the wedding is for the bride. The honeymoon is more for the groom. They both look forward to both rituals, but there is something about the wedding ceremony that is more female oriented. I remember the sadness I felt when I took off my gown. Hubby wasn’t upset at all, though. 😀

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109. 

     Simple Simon

     February 8, 2011

     49 Boney,

     It was worth the price! I never fully appreciated how beautiful Ms, Simple was until I cast my eyes upon her down the aisle. She literally took my breath away and I was a Sgt in the Marines at the time; I was not some dopey eyed kid.

     I have one of those Digital Picture Frames that one can load photos on and view as a slide show. I still look at the wedding photos and wonder how I could have been so lucky.

     Simple

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110. 

     Simple Simon

     February 8, 2011

     49 Boney,
     It was worth the price! I never fully appreciated how beautiful Ms, Simple was until I cast my eyes upon her down the aisle. She literally took my breath away and I was a Sgt in the Marines at the time; I was not some dopey eyed kid.
     I have one of those Digital Picture Frames that one can load photos on and view as a slide show. I still look at the wedding photos and wonder how I could have been so lucky.
     Simple

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111. 

     Simple Simon

     February 8, 2011

     49 Boney,

     I was in my dress blues, although I was talked out of the Arch of Swords at the exit. Considering how tanked some of my buddies were at the reception….sharp objects would have not been a good idea.

     Simple

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112. 

     Simple Simon

     February 8, 2011

     49 Boney,
     I was in my dress blues, although I was talked out of the Arch of Swords at the exit. Considering how tanked some of my buddies were at the reception….sharp objects would have not been a good idea.
     Simple

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113. 

     Shannon

     February 8, 2011

     In your wedding dress, Adee? I must say that’s a new one on me. 🙂
     Ms. Shannon refused to wear the locally acceptable, typical embroidered
     Mother-of-bride attire at her daughter’s wedding years ago. I won’t bore you with a description of her elegant gown, but let’s just say that ( in my opinion) she outshone the bride.
     She doesn’t know it, but she may end up “going out” in that one. 😉

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114. 

     Shannon

     February 8, 2011

     In your wedding dress, Adee? I must say that’s a new one on me. 🙂
     Ms. Shannon refused to wear the locally acceptable, typical embroidered
     Mother-of-bride attire at her daughter’s wedding years ago. I won’t bore you with a description of her elegant gown, but let’s just say that ( in my opinion) she outshone the bride.
     She doesn’t know it, but she may end up “going out” in that one. 😉

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115. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     bob4(missingthepoint)2; #88 yesterday.

     “Nonsense” my ass. “Only possible way”? Get real man. I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt, washed it, dried it, folded it, and put it away.

     Raise your kids however you like. I support your right to do so. My kids are doing just fine, and I hope that yours do too.

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     “Nonsense” my ass. “Only possible way”? Get real man. I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt, washed it, dried it, folded it, and put it away.

     Hmmmm, I think I said,

     I was in no way, shape, or form, questioning your praenthood. I was just brining to light the stupidity of your drug statement.

     Previous to that I made the citation you referred to and then you go off and direct my attention to your ass. That doesn’t make any sense to me, especially from someone who has repeatedly kicked others in the crotch under the defense of them not providing any evidence to make their claim. If talking about your ass is supposed to show how my statement regarding the availibility of drugs is in error then I stand in serious comprehensin skills because for the life of me I cannot connect those dots.

     Talking about your rump does make sense if you gleaned that I was qestioning your parenting skills however. Let me reiterate: I WAS NOT. despite the fact that you have countlessly defamed others here and conservatives at large (and belittling them based on your vaccum of understanding from where they are coming from -Huffpost, dude, Huffpost), I was not in any way, shape or form, attacking your parenting, nor even questioning it. After making this fact clear in my #86 post I began to be confused by your previous statement.

     I don’t think high schoolers should use cannabis, alcohol, or tobacco. Trouble is, cannabis retailers have no incentive to check IDs.

     That doesn’t seem to corrborate with your saying that you let your kids drink in the house while presumatively they were still in high school. Now, if your belief is that minors may drink under your supervision, then so be it. I’m not at all interesting in judging your parenting skill, I just needed some clarification.

     So, if you can show, especially with your vast shirt-based experience, how buying weed is easier than buying booze, I’d appreticate it for I find it an utterly stupid belief to hold. And remember I’m coming from, first, the perspective that one can just as easily buy booze from as drug dealer than they can buying the drugs in the first place. The only reason, therefore, that the drugs would be “easier” is that the by is actively looking to buy drugs from the dealer. And, second, a minor-aged person can jeasily open their fridge, grab a cold one and chuck it typically a lot quicker than contacting a dealer somewhere, anywhere really, outside the home.

     Fly with it bob, the challenge is in front of you, but typically when your challenged directly, bob, you stop flying and walk with something else to talk about.

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116. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     bob4(missingthepoint)2; #88 yesterday.

     “Nonsense” my ass. “Only possible way”? Get real man. I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt, washed it, dried it, folded it, and put it away.
     Raise your kids however you like. I support your right to do so. My kids are doing just fine, and I hope that yours do too.

     ______________________________________________________________________

     “Nonsense” my ass. “Only possible way”? Get real man. I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt, washed it, dried it, folded it, and put it away.

     Hmmmm, I think I said,

     I was in no way, shape, or form, questioning your praenthood. I was just brining to light the stupidity of your drug statement.

     Previous to that I made the citation you referred to and then you go off and direct my attention to your ass. That doesn’t make any sense to me, especially from someone who has repeatedly kicked others in the crotch under the defense of them not providing any evidence to make their claim. If talking about your ass is supposed to show how my statement regarding the availibility of drugs is in error then I stand in serious comprehensin skills because for the life of me I cannot connect those dots.
     Talking about your rump does make sense if you gleaned that I was qestioning your parenting skills however. Let me reiterate: I WAS NOT. despite the fact that you have countlessly defamed others here and conservatives at large (and belittling them based on your vaccum of understanding from where they are coming from -Huffpost, dude, Huffpost), I was not in any way, shape or form, attacking your parenting, nor even questioning it. After making this fact clear in my #86 post I began to be confused by your previous statement.

     I don’t think high schoolers should use cannabis, alcohol, or tobacco. Trouble is, cannabis retailers have no incentive to check IDs.

     That doesn’t seem to corrborate with your saying that you let your kids drink in the house while presumatively they were still in high school. Now, if your belief is that minors may drink under your supervision, then so be it. I’m not at all interesting in judging your parenting skill, I just needed some clarification.
     So, if you can show, especially with your vast shirt-based experience, how buying weed is easier than buying booze, I’d appreticate it for I find it an utterly stupid belief to hold. And remember I’m coming from, first, the perspective that one can just as easily buy booze from as drug dealer than they can buying the drugs in the first place. The only reason, therefore, that the drugs would be “easier” is that the by is actively looking to buy drugs from the dealer. And, second, a minor-aged person can jeasily open their fridge, grab a cold one and chuck it typically a lot quicker than contacting a dealer somewhere, anywhere really, outside the home.
     Fly with it bob, the challenge is in front of you, but typically when your challenged directly, bob, you stop flying and walk with something else to talk about.

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117. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Adee #48;

     I want to be buried in my wedding dress.

     Me Too! I’m keeping my wedding dress in prestine condition for that moment though I’ll have to drop a few pounds to get fit in it. 😉

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118. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Adee #48;

     I want to be buried in my wedding dress.

     Me Too! I’m keeping my wedding dress in prestine condition for that moment though I’ll have to drop a few pounds to get fit in it. 😉

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119. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Bonecrusher #49;

     Thousands of dollars for a dress that you wear ONE WISSING TIME …

     I think I had the cheapest wedding of anyone here. I think the total bill for all the wedding stuff came to about $200. Oh, add the ring coast and it was around $370.

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120. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Bonecrusher #49;

     Thousands of dollars for a dress that you wear ONE WISSING TIME …

     I think I had the cheapest wedding of anyone here. I think the total bill for all the wedding stuff came to about $200. Oh, add the ring coast and it was around $370.

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121. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Bone #18;

     Witches to be fined for inaccurate prognostications.

     It’s about time Romania has begun to catch up with California.

     Under California law, false advertising occurs when any business or business representative seeks to induce the public to enter into any obligation by making a statement about its own products or services, or the products or services of others, that is false or misleading and that the business knew, or should have known, was false or misleading.

     So, basically anything that is inaccurate is up for a lawsuit.

     LINK

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122. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Bone #18;

     Witches to be fined for inaccurate prognostications.

     It’s about time Romania has begun to catch up with California.

     Under California law, false advertising occurs when any business or business representative seeks to induce the public to enter into any obligation by making a statement about its own products or services, or the products or services of others, that is false or misleading and that the business knew, or should have known, was false or misleading.

     So, basically anything that is inaccurate is up for a lawsuit.
     LINK

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123. 

     Southern Tragedy

     February 8, 2011

     I’ve been married 3 times and don’t think the grand total of all would be 1,000 bucks.

     —————————————————————————————————————-

     I know most people don’t, but I like O’Reilly’s show. But c’mon 2 nights in a row having one guest after another asking; So what did you think of my interview with the president? Enough already!

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124. 

     GJT

     February 8, 2011

     I’ve been married 3 times and don’t think the grand total of all would be 1,000 bucks.
     —————————————————————————————————————-
     I know most people don’t, but I like O’Reilly’s show. But c’mon 2 nights in a row having one guest after another asking; So what did you think of my interview with the president? Enough already!

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125. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     “We firmly believe that the edited .. that the tape from the Bronx is doctored,” Schear says.

     “But you haven’t seen the tape yet, have you?” Fox News producer Jesse Watters asks. “Have you seen the tape?”

     “I actually have not seen the full tape yet,” Schear admits.

     Now Thats satirical material if anyone wants to use it. But let me warn all, this is NOT, I repeat, NOT Huffpost-friendly material.

     LINK

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126. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     “We firmly believe that the edited .. that the tape from the Bronx is doctored,” Schear says.
     “But you haven’t seen the tape yet, have you?” Fox News producer Jesse Watters asks. “Have you seen the tape?”
     “I actually have not seen the full tape yet,” Schear admits.

     Now Thats satirical material if anyone wants to use it. But let me warn all, this is NOT, I repeat, NOT Huffpost-friendly material.
     LINK

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127. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     GJT #63;

     O’Reilly could do the next interview and ask the same question in his wedding dress. 🙂

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128. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     GJT #63;
     O’Reilly could do the next interview and ask the same question in his wedding dress. 🙂

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129. 

     Southern Tragedy

     February 8, 2011

     So, basically anything that is inaccurate is up for a lawsuit

     So if a witch says you’re gonna rich and don’t, but you get rich after the lawsuit, does the witch get a refund. Does a witch ever predict good things or are all of them doom?

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130. 

     GJT

     February 8, 2011

     So, basically anything that is inaccurate is up for a lawsuit

     So if a witch says you’re gonna rich and don’t, but you get rich after the lawsuit, does the witch get a refund. Does a witch ever predict good things or are all of them doom?

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131. 

     wagonburner

     February 8, 2011

     I’ve been married 3 times and don’t think the grand total of all would be 1,000 bucks.

     Ya think there might be a connection there, ya cheap bastige Romeo? 😉

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132. 

     Hamous

     February 8, 2011

     I’ve been married 3 times and don’t think the grand total of all would be 1,000 bucks.

     Ya think there might be a connection there, ya cheap bastige Romeo? 😉

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133. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     #57 Shannon

     she may end up “going out” in that one

     Oooh, sounds a bit vindictive 😀

     Reminds me of a story my friend told 20 years ago. She was the Mom in a Mom & Pop petroleum engineering services company. Pop had bought a big fast line printer that was so noisy that even closed up in the equipment room, it was deafening when it printed their monthly accounting reports. So he commissioned a special soundproof enclosure for it, that not only cost more than the printer itself, but doors had to be taken off their hinges to get this big box into the office suite and into the equipment room. She told me she was going to bury him in that box. (He’s gone now, and she didn’t.)

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134. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     #57 Shannon

     she may end up “going out” in that one

     Oooh, sounds a bit vindictive 😀
     Reminds me of a story my friend told 20 years ago. She was the Mom in a Mom & Pop petroleum engineering services company. Pop had bought a big fast line printer that was so noisy that even closed up in the equipment room, it was deafening when it printed their monthly accounting reports. So he commissioned a special soundproof enclosure for it, that not only cost more than the printer itself, but doors had to be taken off their hinges to get this big box into the office suite and into the equipment room. She told me she was going to bury him in that box. (He’s gone now, and she didn’t.)

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135. 

     wagonburner

     February 8, 2011

     Another new year, another new Shiner. Tipping back a 102. I’m not much on wheat beers but its not bad. Sure am gonna miss the hoppy goodness of 101 though.

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136. 

     Hamous

     February 8, 2011

     Another new year, another new Shiner. Tipping back a 102. I’m not much on wheat beers but its not bad. Sure am gonna miss the hoppy goodness of 101 though.

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137. 

     Shannon

     February 8, 2011

     Darren has an heirloomed wedding dress?
     Count me further confused about this whole Mormon thing. 🙂
     And when are you going to start ignoring our resident LIeNo?
     (Libertarian-In-Name-Only)

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138. 

     Shannon

     February 8, 2011

     Darren has an heirloomed wedding dress?
     Count me further confused about this whole Mormon thing. 🙂
     And when are you going to start ignoring our resident LIeNo?
     (Libertarian-In-Name-Only)

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139. 

     texanadian

     February 8, 2011

     #66 Hambone 😀

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140. 

     Super Dave

     February 8, 2011

     #66 Hambone 😀

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141. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Count me further confused about this whole Mormon thing. 🙂

     Heh! 🙂

     And when are you going to start ignoring our resident LIeNo?

     I’ve been doing that recently with bob. He and I are making progress! 😯

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142. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Count me further confused about this whole Mormon thing. 🙂

     Heh! 🙂

     And when are you going to start ignoring our resident LIeNo?

     I’ve been doing that recently with bob. He and I are making progress! 😯

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143. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Folks here may remember Sarah Palin’s (very clever and funny) “WTF” moment regarding the State of the Union speech.

     Sarah Palin waited exactly one night to launch a pointed attack on the president’s State of the Union address, laced with creative imagery, and creative history. Appearing on “On the Record” with Greta Van Susteren, the former Alaska governor said, “it was a tough speech to sit through and try to stomach.”

     She mocked the president’s slogan of “Winning the Future.”

     She noted the initials are “WTF” and then observed there were “a lot of WTF moments through that speech.” For the uninitiated, “WTF” is what the kids often use in short-hand to signify, “What the…”

     LINK

     Well, Michelle Malkin has recently posted something on Joe Biden:

     At Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, Biden referred repeatedly to the apparent new White House motto.

     Out: Winnning the future.

     In: SEIZE THE FUTURE.

     Just a bit down we read:

     Erick Erickson tweets: “So instead of WTF for win the future is it STFU for seize the future?”

     😆

     LINK

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144. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Folks here may remember Sarah Palin’s (very clever and funny) “WTF” moment regarding the State of the Union speech.

     Sarah Palin waited exactly one night to launch a pointed attack on the president’s State of the Union address, laced with creative imagery, and creative history. Appearing on “On the Record” with Greta Van Susteren, the former Alaska governor said, “it was a tough speech to sit through and try to stomach.”
     She mocked the president’s slogan of “Winning the Future.”
     She noted the initials are “WTF” and then observed there were “a lot of WTF moments through that speech.” For the uninitiated, “WTF” is what the kids often use in short-hand to signify, “What the…”

     LINK
     Well, Michelle Malkin has recently posted something on Joe Biden:

     At Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, Biden referred repeatedly to the apparent new White House motto.
     Out: Winnning the future.
     In: SEIZE THE FUTURE.

     Just a bit down we read:

     Erick Erickson tweets: “So instead of WTF for win the future is it STFU for seize the future?”

     😆
     LINK

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145. 

     Southern Tragedy

     February 8, 2011

     Ya think there might be a connection there, ya cheap bastige Romeo?

     Heh. Well #3 still likes me after 22 years and we went to the JP, so go figure. 😀

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146. 

     GJT

     February 8, 2011

     Ya think there might be a connection there, ya cheap bastige Romeo?

     Heh. Well #3 still likes me after 22 years and we went to the JP, so go figure. 😀

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147. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Shannon;

     On a more serious note, I know you and probably al others are utterly bored with bob debating but after he defended the abortion-loving dude (I forget the name) I decided to let out my grievences. I don’t ecxpect this to last long and my apologies for grieving others here by doing so but I just gotta let it out. I know I can ignore him but he’ll just keep going and going and going unti I’ll have ot spew out again.

     I just can’t win. 🙁

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148. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     Shannon;
     On a more serious note, I know you and probably al others are utterly bored with bob debating but after he defended the abortion-loving dude (I forget the name) I decided to let out my grievences. I don’t ecxpect this to last long and my apologies for grieving others here by doing so but I just gotta let it out. I know I can ignore him but he’ll just keep going and going and going unti I’ll have ot spew out again.
     I just can’t win. 🙁

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149. 

     texanadian

     February 8, 2011

     I will not talk about Daughter’$ wedding, except to $ay it wa$ EXPEN$IVE,…well to a farm Boy from Alabama. That said, She was worth it! When I got married I, like tedtam, worked for an airline, we flew stand-by to Hawaii for the Honeymoon, and got our room for half price because of the airline discount. The wedding was at our Baptist Church and had the reception in the basement, the aunts made the munches. What I do remember was that the most expensive thing was the pictures, $413 in 1975! Oh and my Bride had her Sister-in-Law make her dress and it was pretty steep ($200) considering it was home made.

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150. 

     Super Dave

     February 8, 2011

     I will not talk about Daughter’$ wedding, except to $ay it wa$ EXPEN$IVE,…well to a farm Boy from Alabama. That said, She was worth it! When I got married I, like tedtam, worked for an airline, we flew stand-by to Hawaii for the Honeymoon, and got our room for half price because of the airline discount. The wedding was at our Baptist Church and had the reception in the basement, the aunts made the munches. What I do remember was that the most expensive thing was the pictures, $413 in 1975! Oh and my Bride had her Sister-in-Law make her dress and it was pretty steep ($200) considering it was home made.

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151. 

     texanadian

     February 8, 2011

     I might add that one week from today; I’ll celebrate my 36 th anniversary with my lovely Bride. Who’d a thunk it? She is a SAINT! 😉

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152. 

     Super Dave

     February 8, 2011

     I might add that one week from today; I’ll celebrate my 36 th anniversary with my lovely Bride. Who’d a thunk it? She is a SAINT! 😉

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153. 

     OletimerLin

     February 8, 2011

     #74 Darwood,

     … but after he defended the abortion-loving dude (I forget the name) I decided to let out my grievences.

     What the heck are you talking about? Have you been in my stash?

     As far as grievances go, let um out man! Just make sure you’re still in touch with reality. At this point, I have my doubts.

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154. 

     bob42

     February 8, 2011

     #74 Darwood,

     … but after he defended the abortion-loving dude (I forget the name) I decided to let out my grievences.

     What the heck are you talking about? Have you been in my stash?
     As far as grievances go, let um out man! Just make sure you’re still in touch with reality. At this point, I have my doubts.

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155. 

     Dooood

     February 8, 2011

     #9 Hamous

     The column you linked is astonishing, not only for the venue where the event occured, but the the fact it appeared in the NYT.

     Amazing.

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156. 

     Texpat

     February 8, 2011

     #9 Hamous
     The column you linked is astonishing, not only for the venue where the event occured, but the the fact it appeared in the NYT.
     Amazing.

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157. 

     Texpat

     February 8, 2011

     Weed can be procured with 1 phone call…………delivered even (or so I’ve heard) – I’d love to hear of anyone getting that level of service with beer…………………………

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158. 

     Katfish

     February 8, 2011

     Weed can be procured with 1 phone call…………delivered even (or so I’ve heard) – I’d love to hear of anyone getting that level of service with beer…………………………

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159. 

     Southern Tragedy

     February 8, 2011

     #79

     You need to git you another beer runner. 😀

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160. 

     GJT

     February 8, 2011

     #79
     You need to git you another beer runner. 😀

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161. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     #73
     I’m with Tim on this. Heck, I married the same guy twice and we went to the JP both times, 25 years apart. What you spend on the wedding has no bearing on how good a marriage is. Although I will say I have enjoyed being a guest at some very elaborate weddings and receptions.

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162. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     #73
     I’m with Tim on this. Heck, I married the same guy twice and we went to the JP both times, 25 years apart. What you spend on the wedding has no bearing on how good a marriage is. Although I will say I have enjoyed being a guest at some very elaborate weddings and receptions.

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163. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     he defended the abortion-loving dude

     I know what Darren is talking about. It was that biology professor who talked about killing animals in his research, and said he looks at dead babies and sees meat.

     Bob doesn’t even remember posting that tripe here.

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164. 

     mharper42

     February 8, 2011

     he defended the abortion-loving dude

     I know what Darren is talking about. It was that biology professor who talked about killing animals in his research, and said he looks at dead babies and sees meat.
     Bob doesn’t even remember posting that tripe here.

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165. 

     OletimerLin

     February 8, 2011

     #82 M42 Is this what you are referring to?

     50 bob42 says:
     February 2, 2011 at 11:10 am
     Between meetings this morning, I’ve been listening to an hour long presentation as I do mundane filing and SQL queries. It’s your good buddy, PZ Myers at Skepticon 3 from last fall in Springfield Missouri.

     The kids in his classes are lucky to have him for a Biology prof. He’s a talented instructor. In this presentation, he uses entertaining analogies to the game of poker to demonstrate the basic concepts of evolution and genetic mutations.

     Don’t worry, he doesn’t say anything vile offensive to religion. However, he does have “sex” on stage with a willing volunteer from the audience.

     Linkies are nuked by blockquotes, so here’s the the lecture I was referring to. The man makes absolutely no mention of abortion, at all.

     I don’t defend Myers position on abortion. I merely pointed out that he’s a smart dude and a talented teacher. There’s a difference. Maybe y’all just don’t care to discern.

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166. 

     bob42

     February 8, 2011

     #82 M42 Is this what you are referring to?

     50 bob42 says:
     February 2, 2011 at 11:10 am
     Between meetings this morning, I’ve been listening to an hour long presentation as I do mundane filing and SQL queries. It’s your good buddy, PZ Myers at Skepticon 3 from last fall in Springfield Missouri.
     The kids in his classes are lucky to have him for a Biology prof. He’s a talented instructor. In this presentation, he uses entertaining analogies to the game of poker to demonstrate the basic concepts of evolution and genetic mutations.
     Don’t worry, he doesn’t say anything vile offensive to religion. However, he does have “sex” on stage with a willing volunteer from the audience.

     Linkies are nuked by blockquotes, so here’s the the lecture I was referring to. The man makes absolutely no mention of abortion, at all.
     I don’t defend Myers position on abortion. I merely pointed out that he’s a smart dude and a talented teacher. There’s a difference. Maybe y’all just don’t care to discern.

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167. 

     OletimerLin

     February 8, 2011

     Additionally, I recall that it was Hamous that posted the “I see meat” link from PZ Myers, not me.

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168. 

     bob42

     February 8, 2011

     Additionally, I recall that it was Hamous that posted the “I see meat” link from PZ Myers, not me.

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169. 

     Tedtam

     February 8, 2011

     #84 Bob42

     I remember being rendered speechless by your defense of the man’s statement. It doesn’t matter who quoted it, it was the context of the conversation.

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170. 

     Tedtam

     February 8, 2011

     #84 Bob42
     I remember being rendered speechless by your defense of the man’s statement. It doesn’t matter who quoted it, it was the context of the conversation.

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171. 

     OletimerLin

     February 8, 2011

     Tedtam, please show me the linkie of which you speak.

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172. 

     bob42

     February 8, 2011

     Tedtam, please show me the linkie of which you speak.

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173. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     bob;

     As far as grievances go, let um out man! Just make sure you’re still in touch with reality. At this point, I have my doubts.

     So, about my #58. Please? Pretty please?

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174. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     bob;

     As far as grievances go, let um out man! Just make sure you’re still in touch with reality. At this point, I have my doubts.

     So, about my #58. Please? Pretty please?

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175. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     bob #83;

     Nope wasn’t it.

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176. 

     Darren

     February 8, 2011

     bob #83;
     Nope wasn’t it.

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177. 

     Dooood

     February 8, 2011

     #83 bob42

     Maybe y’all just don’t care to discern.

     Perhaps you are just too damned ignorant to understand the difference between discernment and disdain or disgust.

     You are one creepy mofo.

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178. 

     Texpat

     February 8, 2011

     #83 bob42

     Maybe y’all just don’t care to discern.

     Perhaps you are just too damned ignorant to understand the difference between discernment and disdain or disgust.
     You are one creepy mofo.

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179. 

     OletimerLin

     February 8, 2011

     #87 Darwood,

     …how buying weed is easier than buying booze, I’d appreticate it for I find it an utterly stupid belief to hold.

     If you would do your homework you might learn that year after year high schoolers report that it is easier to obtain Buds than Budweiser or Marlboro. That is a freaking fact, whether you like it or not.

     Or, you can continue to “believe” what you chose to believe, or what you’ve been told to believe. It’s your choice. It doesn’t matter to me, as long as your happy and don’t harm folks.

     Be happy. But don’t hurt people, mmmkay?

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180. 

     bob42

     February 8, 2011

     #87 Darwood,

     …how buying weed is easier than buying booze, I’d appreticate it for I find it an utterly stupid belief to hold.

     If you would do your homework you might learn that year after year high schoolers report that it is easier to obtain Buds than Budweiser or Marlboro. That is a freaking fact, whether you like it or not.
     Or, you can continue to “believe” what you chose to believe, or what you’ve been told to believe. It’s your choice. It doesn’t matter to me, as long as your happy and don’t harm folks.
     Be happy. But don’t hurt people, mmmkay?

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181. 

     Darren

     February 9, 2011

     [There goes bob4(notansweringaninquiry)2 ranting about doing my homeowrk. Perhaps if I wasn’t so caught up in my dominionism I may one day become like bob and do my homework sometime.]

     So, bob, as of yet you can’t quite explain, even from your vast, shirt-based, experience how buying weed is easier than buying liquor. Yuo frequently run away when confronted directly: a tactic I find very frequent with Left-leaning thinkers. It’s an easy process, bob, especially for someone with a self-proclaimed superior knolwedge on the issue of drugs. You state quite frequently that marijuana is easier to buy than alcohol. You even stupidly conducted an experience where you went ot a bar (ahem) to “prove” that you can buy marijuana easily. So, could you go to a bar and buy weed easier than, let’s say, oh, a beer? (I’m even giving you a big openeing to prove your case on that one. Take the chance, bob).

     If you would do your homework you might learn that year after year high schoolers report that it is easier to obtain Buds than Budweiser or Marlboro. That is a freaking fact, whether you like it or not.

     I wuz a high schooler once and as one I learned first hand that one could easily buy drugs and alcohol during their age. and, no, I NEVER bought either, nor have I ever used either. But the question at hand is your proclamation that it’s “easier” to buy the illegal drug than the legal-but-not-for-minors beer. I ask how exactly and you say…nothing.

     Hmmmmmmmm…

     Or, you can continue to “believe” what you chose to believe, or what you’ve been told to believe. It’s your choice

     Like believing the word of high schoolers, because they told me?

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182. 

     Darren

     February 9, 2011

     [There goes bob4(notansweringaninquiry)2 ranting about doing my homeowrk. Perhaps if I wasn’t so caught up in my dominionism I may one day become like bob and do my homework sometime.]
     So, bob, as of yet you can’t quite explain, even from your vast, shirt-based, experience how buying weed is easier than buying liquor. Yuo frequently run away when confronted directly: a tactic I find very frequent with Left-leaning thinkers. It’s an easy process, bob, especially for someone with a self-proclaimed superior knolwedge on the issue of drugs. You state quite frequently that marijuana is easier to buy than alcohol. You even stupidly conducted an experience where you went ot a bar (ahem) to “prove” that you can buy marijuana easily. So, could you go to a bar and buy weed easier than, let’s say, oh, a beer? (I’m even giving you a big openeing to prove your case on that one. Take the chance, bob).

     If you would do your homework you might learn that year after year high schoolers report that it is easier to obtain Buds than Budweiser or Marlboro. That is a freaking fact, whether you like it or not.

     I wuz a high schooler once and as one I learned first hand that one could easily buy drugs and alcohol during their age. and, no, I NEVER bought either, nor have I ever used either. But the question at hand is your proclamation that it’s “easier” to buy the illegal drug than the legal-but-not-for-minors beer. I ask how exactly and you say…nothing.
     Hmmmmmmmm…

     Or, you can continue to “believe” what you chose to believe, or what you’ve been told to believe. It’s your choice

     Like believing the word of high schoolers, because they told me?

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183. 

     OletimerLin

     February 9, 2011

     Darwood, it is illegal for minors to purchase tobacco, alcohol, or cannabis. Yet they often report that it is easier to obtain the latter of the three. Those are the facts. If you chose to remain willfully ignorant of those facts, that it your choice, and I respect your right to make such an ill informed decision. I merely ask that you don’t impose that ignorance on others, because doing so causes demonstrable harm.

     You’re becoming a bad influence on me. I’m yet again considering going out, scoring some bud from a total stranger, and live blogging here as I smoke it, just to prove how futile your war on a plant is.

     At best, cannabis prohibition is a very expensive joke.

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184. 

     bob42

     February 9, 2011

     Darwood, it is illegal for minors to purchase tobacco, alcohol, or cannabis. Yet they often report that it is easier to obtain the latter of the three. Those are the facts. If you chose to remain willfully ignorant of those facts, that it your choice, and I respect your right to make such an ill informed decision. I merely ask that you don’t impose that ignorance on others, because doing so causes demonstrable harm.
     You’re becoming a bad influence on me. I’m yet again considering going out, scoring some bud from a total stranger, and live blogging here as I smoke it, just to prove how futile your war on a plant is.
     At best, cannabis prohibition is a very expensive joke.

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185. 

     Super Dave

     February 9, 2011

     Surely there is some law somewhere barring discrimination against an individual just because someone else does not like their name.
     http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/02/08/city_unlikely_to_pick_controversial_name.html

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186. 

     El Gordo

     February 9, 2011

     Surely there is some law somewhere barring discrimination against an individual just because someone else does not like their name.
     http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/02/08/city_unlikely_to_pick_controversial_name.html

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187. 

     Southern Tragedy

     February 9, 2011

     El Gordo, that’s funny!

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188. 

     GJT

     February 9, 2011

     El Gordo, that’s funny!

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189. 

     Adee

     February 9, 2011

     #59 Darren, Morticians can work wonders. Right now I can’t fit in my wedding dress either. 🙂

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190. 

     Adee

     February 9, 2011

     #59 Darren, Morticians can work wonders. Right now I can’t fit in my wedding dress either. 🙂

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191. 

     Hamous

     February 9, 2011

     Good morning gang. I checked out early last night so I would like to respond to my #49 and the sarcastic accusations that I am a hopeless romantic. For the record:
     I married Mrs. Bonecrusher 4 months after our 1st date
     We have been married for 16 years and counting
     We were married by her then brother-in-law (now deceased) in sister and brother in law’s apartment accompanied by their youngest who was about 2 at the time and their family dog
     Yes, we eloped
     Ring cost was a total of $100 for both at a pawn shop, hers was later embelished by a 1ct diamond.
     Honeymoon was at the Alsatian Inn in Castroville, TX (just west of San Antonio on hwy 90) and was paid by her employer
     If you were to ask Mrs Bonecrusher if I was a romantic she would say “HELL YES!”

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192. 

     Bonecrusher

     February 9, 2011

     Good morning gang. I checked out early last night so I would like to respond to my #49 and the sarcastic accusations that I am a hopeless romantic. For the record:
     I married Mrs. Bonecrusher 4 months after our 1st date
     We have been married for 16 years and counting
     We were married by her then brother-in-law (now deceased) in sister and brother in law’s apartment accompanied by their youngest who was about 2 at the time and their family dog
     Yes, we eloped
     Ring cost was a total of $100 for both at a pawn shop, hers was later embelished by a 1ct diamond.
     Honeymoon was at the Alsatian Inn in Castroville, TX (just west of San Antonio on hwy 90) and was paid by her employer
     If you were to ask Mrs Bonecrusher if I was a romantic she would say “HELL YES!”

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