Thursday Tim Horton’s Open Comments

It’s difficult for Americans to relate to the iconic position Canadians have elevated Tim Horton’s. I’m not sure exactly how it happened, but Tim Horton’s as a brand is like Coca-Cola here. You don’t mess with it.
I imagine this news has our fine neighbors to the north rending their garments and going around in sackcloth parkas and ashes.

Civilization as we know it may have just ended to our north.


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  1. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    I know after reading this that I have fallen into a rabbit hole and just keep on tumbling down. The only thing I can say is “are we there yet” or perhaps “wake me when it’s over.”

  2. El Gordo Avatar

    I know after reading this that I have fallen into a rabbit hole and just keep on tumbling down. The only thing I can say is “are we there yet” or perhaps “wake me when it’s over.”

  3. gtotracker Avatar
    gtotracker

    I can’t believe all you 1% coffee snobs out there. Ya’ll oughta be ashamed of all the wealth you squander on selfish indulgences. Every Starbucks and Tim Hortons should be converted to shelters for the homeless!! Liberty! Fraternity! Stupidity for all!! Occupy these blatant capitalistic bastions of corporate running dog greed stat! (Don’t forget to tip.)

  4. gtotracker Avatar
    gtotracker

    I can’t believe all you 1% coffee snobs out there. Ya’ll oughta be ashamed of all the wealth you squander on selfish indulgences. Every Starbucks and Tim Hortons should be converted to shelters for the homeless!! Liberty! Fraternity! Stupidity for all!! Occupy these blatant capitalistic bastions of corporate running dog greed stat! (Don’t forget to tip.)

  5. Dooood Avatar

    I’m curious if any of you have used this new technology. Since I am not much of a shopper, I don’t know how prevalent this is.

    I think it’s a great application of existing technologies as someone who has had to pay the exorbitant credit card fees and rates as a small business operator. The first credit card machine I leased over 30 years ago cost me a fee of $800, a personal guarantee for another $5,000, a sliding annual fee and a rate of 4 – 5% of each transaction. If you are running a wholesale firm on a gross margin of 18 – 20%, the fees were prohibitive.

    This was also during the Carter administration when people checked the newspaper every morning to see how much the prime rate had risen overnight. Oh, and American Express might take up to 3 days to credit your bank deposit as opposed to Visa/Mastercard who always credited overnight. There were large fortunes made in the overnight float in those days. Everyone tried to hold on to every dollar for the interest. It’s another insidious, rotten effect of inflation.

    Williams and a growing number of other Tampa Bay area businesses are embracing a growing trend in business that can save them money on credit or debit card transaction fees while amusing their customers.

    Using technology developed by Square, a California-based startup, merchants “swipe” credit and debit cards with a quarter-sized device that plugs into any iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone or Android phone.

    All customers have to do is sign the screen — with their finger.

    “They’re all like, ‘Oooh, I get to sign my name with my finger?’ ” said Williams, who has been using Square for about two months. “Some of them try to get really precise. Others just go for it.”

    After the transaction is done, the customer can have a receipt sent to her or his phone or email. No paper needed.

    and

    Square, he said, does neither of those things. Instead, it takes a flat fee of 2.75 percent of a purchase, regardless of what type of card is swiped. And the application and card reader are free.

    “Square ended up saving us between $4,000 and $5,000 a year,” Ward said. “That’s huge. I think it’s especially good for small, independent businesses.”

  6. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    I’m curious if any of you have used this new technology. Since I am not much of a shopper, I don’t know how prevalent this is.
    I think it’s a great application of existing technologies as someone who has had to pay the exorbitant credit card fees and rates as a small business operator. The first credit card machine I leased over 30 years ago cost me a fee of $800, a personal guarantee for another $5,000, a sliding annual fee and a rate of 4 – 5% of each transaction. If you are running a wholesale firm on a gross margin of 18 – 20%, the fees were prohibitive.
    This was also during the Carter administration when people checked the newspaper every morning to see how much the prime rate had risen overnight. Oh, and American Express might take up to 3 days to credit your bank deposit as opposed to Visa/Mastercard who always credited overnight. There were large fortunes made in the overnight float in those days. Everyone tried to hold on to every dollar for the interest. It’s another insidious, rotten effect of inflation.

    Williams and a growing number of other Tampa Bay area businesses are embracing a growing trend in business that can save them money on credit or debit card transaction fees while amusing their customers.
    Using technology developed by Square, a California-based startup, merchants “swipe” credit and debit cards with a quarter-sized device that plugs into any iPod Touch, iPad, iPhone or Android phone.
    All customers have to do is sign the screen — with their finger.
    “They’re all like, ‘Oooh, I get to sign my name with my finger?’ ” said Williams, who has been using Square for about two months. “Some of them try to get really precise. Others just go for it.”
    After the transaction is done, the customer can have a receipt sent to her or his phone or email. No paper needed.

    and

    Square, he said, does neither of those things. Instead, it takes a flat fee of 2.75 percent of a purchase, regardless of what type of card is swiped. And the application and card reader are free.
    “Square ended up saving us between $4,000 and $5,000 a year,” Ward said. “That’s huge. I think it’s especially good for small, independent businesses.”

  7. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    As ABC does what it can to mobilize the ex-husband vote for Newt, we find out that Captain Inevitable-Because-He’s-Electable didn’t actually win the Iowa caucii.

  8. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    As ABC does what it can to mobilize the ex-husband vote for Newt, we find out that Captain Inevitable-Because-He’s-Electable didn’t actually win the Iowa caucii.

  9. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    I had not seen or heard of this credit payment gadget, but I have to wonder who needs to put a coffee shop purchase on a credit card anyway? Even the New Extra Large…

  10. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    I had not seen or heard of this credit payment gadget, but I have to wonder who needs to put a coffee shop purchase on a credit card anyway? Even the New Extra Large…

  11. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    G’Morning All

    Apparently even Hitler drank Tim’s coffee.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9T8_xkYNg0&feature=related

  12. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    G’Morning All
    Apparently even Hitler drank Tim’s coffee.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9T8_xkYNg0&feature=related

  13. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Keystone Pipeline
    The explanation for blocking”

    Reason #1:

    Obama: More jobs in jobless benefits than Keystone
    byJoel Gehrke Commentary Staff Writer
    Follow on Twitter:

    President Obama said that he will delay his vacation and keep Congress in session until the passage of his desired payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits extension — two proposals that Obama said would create more jobs than the Keystone XL pipeline that his administration recently delayed.

    “I would not ask anyone to do something I’m not willing to do myself,” Obama said when asked if he would go on vacation while keeping Congress in Washington D.C. “We are going to stay here as long as it takes [to get unemployment extended and pass the payroll tax cut].”

    As Obama called for passage of those bills, he also responded to a recent Republican push to require him to approve the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada. “However many jobs might be generated by a Keystone pipeline,” he said, “they’re going to be a lot fewer than the jobs that are created by extending the payroll tax cut and extending unemployment insurance.”

    http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/obama-more-jobs-jobless-benefits-keystone/244871

    Reason #2

    Obama Rejecting Pipeline, Pokes Back At GOP

    By Amy Harder
    Updated: January 18, 2012 | 6:06 p.m.
    January 18, 2012 | 12:56 p.m.
    Shannon Ramos

    Keystone pipeline.
    From National Journal:

    In a decision that quickly re-ignited a fierce energy debate, the Obama administration on Wednesday rejected the controversial Keystone XL pipeline because the 60-day deadline imposed by Republicans did not allow adequate time to review an alternate route through an ecologically sensitive area in Nebraska.

    Deputy Secretary of State William Burns made the announcement on President Obama’s behalf on the project that would carry oil from Canada’s carbon-heavy tar sands to refineries on the Gulf Coast. TransCanada, the company seeking to build the $7 billion, 1,700-mile pipeline, will be able to reapply with a new route avoiding an ecologically sensitive area of Nebraska, sources told National Journal.

    Put more simply, the Obama administration hit back at Republicans by saying no because of their forcing him to decide on the project in just 60 days. Republicans in Congress and on the campaign trail promptly painted the decision as a rejection of thousands of American jobs purely for political reasons.

    Now the administration — and Obama’s reelection campaign — will seek to do damage control with Republican attacks. It must also submit within 15 days a report to Congress detailing why it rejected the permit.

    But the issue will not be dropped by congressional Republicans. GOP leaders in both chambers are already mulling other legislation that could take the decision on the pipeline completely out of Obama’s hands. They have also said any such maneuver could likely be included in the longer term payroll-tax deal Congress has indicated it will pass by the end of February.

    http://nationaljournal.com/congress/obama-rejecting-pipeline-pokes-back-at-gop-20120118?mrefid=subhplead_1

    The truth is:

    http://cdn.svcs.c2.uclick.com/c2/81b526d02478012f2fcc00163e41dd5b

  14. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Keystone Pipeline
    The explanation for blocking”
    Reason #1:

    Obama: More jobs in jobless benefits than Keystone
    byJoel Gehrke Commentary Staff Writer
    Follow on Twitter:
    President Obama said that he will delay his vacation and keep Congress in session until the passage of his desired payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits extension — two proposals that Obama said would create more jobs than the Keystone XL pipeline that his administration recently delayed.
    “I would not ask anyone to do something I’m not willing to do myself,” Obama said when asked if he would go on vacation while keeping Congress in Washington D.C. “We are going to stay here as long as it takes [to get unemployment extended and pass the payroll tax cut].”
    As Obama called for passage of those bills, he also responded to a recent Republican push to require him to approve the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada. “However many jobs might be generated by a Keystone pipeline,” he said, “they’re going to be a lot fewer than the jobs that are created by extending the payroll tax cut and extending unemployment insurance.”

    http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/obama-more-jobs-jobless-benefits-keystone/244871
    Reason #2

    Obama Rejecting Pipeline, Pokes Back At GOP
    By Amy Harder
    Updated: January 18, 2012 | 6:06 p.m.
    January 18, 2012 | 12:56 p.m.
    Shannon Ramos
    Keystone pipeline.
    From National Journal:
    In a decision that quickly re-ignited a fierce energy debate, the Obama administration on Wednesday rejected the controversial Keystone XL pipeline because the 60-day deadline imposed by Republicans did not allow adequate time to review an alternate route through an ecologically sensitive area in Nebraska.
    Deputy Secretary of State William Burns made the announcement on President Obama’s behalf on the project that would carry oil from Canada’s carbon-heavy tar sands to refineries on the Gulf Coast. TransCanada, the company seeking to build the $7 billion, 1,700-mile pipeline, will be able to reapply with a new route avoiding an ecologically sensitive area of Nebraska, sources told National Journal.
    Put more simply, the Obama administration hit back at Republicans by saying no because of their forcing him to decide on the project in just 60 days. Republicans in Congress and on the campaign trail promptly painted the decision as a rejection of thousands of American jobs purely for political reasons.
    Now the administration — and Obama’s reelection campaign — will seek to do damage control with Republican attacks. It must also submit within 15 days a report to Congress detailing why it rejected the permit.
    But the issue will not be dropped by congressional Republicans. GOP leaders in both chambers are already mulling other legislation that could take the decision on the pipeline completely out of Obama’s hands. They have also said any such maneuver could likely be included in the longer term payroll-tax deal Congress has indicated it will pass by the end of February.

    http://nationaljournal.com/congress/obama-rejecting-pipeline-pokes-back-at-gop-20120118?mrefid=subhplead_1
    The truth is:
    http://cdn.svcs.c2.uclick.com/c2/81b526d02478012f2fcc00163e41dd5b

  15. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Internet anti piracy.
    Unintended collateral damage:

    Hollywood Moguls Shut Off Obama’s Donation Spigot Over Admin’s Piracy Bill Stance
    by Hollywoodland

    All of President Barack Obama’s desperate outreach to Hollywood may end up going for naught.

    Obama, who in recent days has sent out a wish list of celebrity surrogates he hopes will push his re-election campaign and assigned a special envoy to curry favor with Tinsel Town, now finds himself cut off from some of the fattest wallets in the industry.

    Deadline Hollywood is reporting that some major movie moguls are refusing to cut the Obama campaign any more gaudy checks due to the administration’s refusal to back the MPAA’s online piracy legislation.

  16. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Internet anti piracy.
    Unintended collateral damage:

    Hollywood Moguls Shut Off Obama’s Donation Spigot Over Admin’s Piracy Bill Stance
    by Hollywoodland
    All of President Barack Obama’s desperate outreach to Hollywood may end up going for naught.
    Obama, who in recent days has sent out a wish list of celebrity surrogates he hopes will push his re-election campaign and assigned a special envoy to curry favor with Tinsel Town, now finds himself cut off from some of the fattest wallets in the industry.
    Deadline Hollywood is reporting that some major movie moguls are refusing to cut the Obama campaign any more gaudy checks due to the administration’s refusal to back the MPAA’s online piracy legislation.

  17. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    CNN and KTRH both reporting multiple sources say that Rick Perry will drop out of the race before the debate today and endorse Newt Gingrich on the way out.

  18. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    CNN and KTRH both reporting multiple sources say that Rick Perry will drop out of the race before the debate today and endorse Newt Gingrich on the way out.

  19. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    APNewsBreak: Churchill library to be created in DC
    Jan 19 03:54 AM US/Eastern
    By BRETT ZONGKER

    WASHINGTON (AP) – An international group seeking to preserve the legacy of Winston Churchill is announcing plans Thursday to create the first U.S. research center devoted to the longtime British leader.

    Maybe they can get the bust back from the Queen Mum to put on display.

  20. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    APNewsBreak: Churchill library to be created in DC
    Jan 19 03:54 AM US/Eastern
    By BRETT ZONGKER
    WASHINGTON (AP) – An international group seeking to preserve the legacy of Winston Churchill is announcing plans Thursday to create the first U.S. research center devoted to the longtime British leader.

    Maybe they can get the bust back from the Queen Mum to put on display.

  21. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Sarge

    Newt must have offered him a better position.

  22. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    Sarge
    Newt must have offered him a better position.

  23. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Tim Horton’s is like a cult in Canada. Where I used to live there were two coffee shops across the street from each other in two busy malls. Tim’s would be lined up with 40 cars every morning. The other place you could be in and out in two minutes. I just don’t get it.

    That said, they are very generous in the community and support many charities including crippled children.

  24. texanadian Avatar
    texanadian

    Tim Horton’s is like a cult in Canada. Where I used to live there were two coffee shops across the street from each other in two busy malls. Tim’s would be lined up with 40 cars every morning. The other place you could be in and out in two minutes. I just don’t get it.
    That said, they are very generous in the community and support many charities including crippled children.

  25. phil Avatar
    phil

    Whenever a candidate other than Mittens begins to rise in the polls the ABC/PrOpObummagandist Media jumps in to take them down. This is what they hope to do to Newt’s presidential run tonight with the interview of Gingrich’s ex. They will do anything for their lord, saviour and master Hugo Hussein Obumma.

  26. phil Avatar
    phil

    Whenever a candidate other than Mittens begins to rise in the polls the ABC/PrOpObummagandist Media jumps in to take them down. This is what they hope to do to Newt’s presidential run tonight with the interview of Gingrich’s ex. They will do anything for their lord, saviour and master Hugo Hussein Obumma.

  27. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #10 OTL
    I think I read recently that the bust of Churchill that Obammy pitched out of the WH is still being stored at the British Embassy in DC. I would imagine the next Republican president will politely inquire if the US can have it back.

    The Congressional Black Caucus will complain that is racism.

  28. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #10 OTL
    I think I read recently that the bust of Churchill that Obammy pitched out of the WH is still being stored at the British Embassy in DC. I would imagine the next Republican president will politely inquire if the US can have it back.
    The Congressional Black Caucus will complain that is racism.

  29. Hamous Avatar

    Re: Coffee: I have a coffee maker in my home and it is real easy to use. I have an insulated stainless steel travel mug with sippy top so I can drink coffee in the car on the way to work. Each cup costs less than a quarter for me to make and it is ready when I wissin want it to be. I never got the whole Starbucks or whatever “elitist a$$wipe” coffee thing.

  30. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    Re: Coffee: I have a coffee maker in my home and it is real easy to use. I have an insulated stainless steel travel mug with sippy top so I can drink coffee in the car on the way to work. Each cup costs less than a quarter for me to make and it is ready when I wissin want it to be. I never got the whole Starbucks or whatever “elitist a$$wipe” coffee thing.

  31. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    The checkout clerk at Walmart announced over the intercom.
    “PRICE CHECK ON TAMPAX, SUPER SIZE.”
    The stock boy at the rear of the store misunderstood the word Tampax” for “THUMBTACKS.”
    He boomed back over the intercom.
    “DO YOU WANT THE KIND YOU PUSH IN WITH YOUR THUMB OR THE KIND YOU POUND IN WITH A HAMMER?”

  32. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    The checkout clerk at Walmart announced over the intercom.
    “PRICE CHECK ON TAMPAX, SUPER SIZE.”
    The stock boy at the rear of the store misunderstood the word Tampax” for “THUMBTACKS.”
    He boomed back over the intercom.
    “DO YOU WANT THE KIND YOU PUSH IN WITH YOUR THUMB OR THE KIND YOU POUND IN WITH A HAMMER?”

  33. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #16 OTL:
    :>)

  34. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    The Congressional Black Caucus Meryl Streep will complain that is racism.

  35. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    The Congressional Black Caucus Meryl Streep will complain that is racism.

  36. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    17 Boney

    We have a stainless steel carafe type coffee maker and stainless steel toter mugs, also. Never leave home without them.

  37. OletimerLin Avatar
    OletimerLin

    17 Boney
    We have a stainless steel carafe type coffee maker and stainless steel toter mugs, also. Never leave home without them.

  38. Hamous Avatar

    Considering the whole Gourmet Starbucks coffee thing; I know that P. T. Barnum was absolutely correct – ‘there’s a sucker born every minute’

  39. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    Considering the whole Gourmet Starbucks coffee thing; I know that P. T. Barnum was absolutely correct – ‘there’s a sucker born every minute’

  40. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    Amazing new discovery:

    CHECK YOUR SHAMPOO BOTTLES

    Check your shampoo bottle label.
    I don’t know WHY I didn’t figure this out sooner.
    It’s the shampoo I use in the shower!
    When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body and
    (duh!) printed very clearly on the
    shampoo label is this warning:
    FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY —

    No wonder I have been gaining weight!
    Well! I have gotten rid of that shampoo and I am going to start using
    Dawn dish washing liquid instead.
    Their label reads,
    DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.

    Problem Solved.
    If I don’t answer the phone, I’ll be in the shower!

  41. El Gordo Avatar

    Amazing new discovery:
    CHECK YOUR SHAMPOO BOTTLES
    Check your shampoo bottle label.
    I don’t know WHY I didn’t figure this out sooner.
    It’s the shampoo I use in the shower!
    When I wash my hair, the shampoo runs down my whole body and
    (duh!) printed very clearly on the
    shampoo label is this warning:
    FOR EXTRA VOLUME AND BODY —
    No wonder I have been gaining weight!
    Well! I have gotten rid of that shampoo and I am going to start using
    Dawn dish washing liquid instead.
    Their label reads,
    DISSOLVES FAT THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.
    Problem Solved.
    If I don’t answer the phone, I’ll be in the shower!

  42. Hamous Avatar

    EG: You may want to be a better man for Mrs El Gordo and just be real specific about which parts of your body you let the shampoo touch.

  43. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    EG: You may want to be a better man for Mrs El Gordo and just be real specific about which parts of your body you let the shampoo touch.

  44. Katfish Avatar

    Tim’s coffee isn’t like Starbuck’s. It’s more like the good grocery store coffee. The atmosphere is friendly and homey, not snooty and snobbish.

    And they serve donuts. Canadians like them their donuts. They’re donut eatin’ fools up there.

  45. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Tim’s coffee isn’t like Starbuck’s. It’s more like the good grocery store coffee. The atmosphere is friendly and homey, not snooty and snobbish.
    And they serve donuts. Canadians like them their donuts. They’re donut eatin’ fools up there.

  46. Hamous Avatar

    It looks like a done deal that Jimmy Dick is gonna drop out. The article says he is gonna endorse Newt. If all of Jimmy Dick’s supporters (4%) go to Newt that puts Newt in a statistical dead heat with the Romneyrroid. That leaves Mr. Charisma, AKA Rick Santorum and The Ronulan as the only other contenders for the not-Romneyrroid position. IF Newt and Mitt together take over 60% of the vote, then I think Mr. Charisma will drop before FL and The Ronulan is going to stay just for the comedy of the whole thing. When Mr. Charisma drops, his voters will likely split with the majority going to Newt.
    What is after FL? I think that after the FL primary, there will be a maximum of 3 in the mix.

  47. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    It looks like a done deal that Jimmy Dick is gonna drop out. The article says he is gonna endorse Newt. If all of Jimmy Dick’s supporters (4%) go to Newt that puts Newt in a statistical dead heat with the Romneyrroid. That leaves Mr. Charisma, AKA Rick Santorum and The Ronulan as the only other contenders for the not-Romneyrroid position. IF Newt and Mitt together take over 60% of the vote, then I think Mr. Charisma will drop before FL and The Ronulan is going to stay just for the comedy of the whole thing. When Mr. Charisma drops, his voters will likely split with the majority going to Newt.
    What is after FL? I think that after the FL primary, there will be a maximum of 3 in the mix.

  48. Hamous Avatar

    #6 OTL: I know every part of that scene as I have seen it at least 30 times. The creativity of the new dialogue subtitles is priceless, as such that clip is always a treat.

  49. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #6 OTL: I know every part of that scene as I have seen it at least 30 times. The creativity of the new dialogue subtitles is priceless, as such that clip is always a treat.

  50. Super Dave Avatar
    Super Dave

    A political consultant I’m not, but I have to think that if Gov. Perry had merely gone out there and cited example after example (been bragging about Texas) of what’s happening in Texas versus the rest of the nation that he would have gotten traction. I think his downfall was being forced to resort to “campaign gimmicks” like flat tax rather than just holding up the Texas record – no state income tax, business friendly environment (other than Susan Combs dealings with Amazon’s distribution center), satisfactory infrastructure, diverse economy, absence of excessive government interference in business, etc. While I’m not necessarily a Rick Perry fan, I think he and/or his campaign advisers simply blew it.

  51. El Gordo Avatar

    A political consultant I’m not, but I have to think that if Gov. Perry had merely gone out there and cited example after example (been bragging about Texas) of what’s happening in Texas versus the rest of the nation that he would have gotten traction. I think his downfall was being forced to resort to “campaign gimmicks” like flat tax rather than just holding up the Texas record – no state income tax, business friendly environment (other than Susan Combs dealings with Amazon’s distribution center), satisfactory infrastructure, diverse economy, absence of excessive government interference in business, etc. While I’m not necessarily a Rick Perry fan, I think he and/or his campaign advisers simply blew it.

  52. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Santorum’s latest ad gives us an indication as to why some Republicans are frightened devoid of feces of the phrase—nay, even the concept of “Establishment Republican”.

    I also think its an indication of whom he definetly won’t be endorsing if he pulls out of the race.

    Meanwhile, Newt’s reponse to Romney’s latest attack shows he’s much better prepared for the shiv between the shoulders than he was the last time he threatened Mr. Inevitable.

    Karma.

    Its what they serve instead of pizza to Romney volunteers.

  53. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Santorum’s latest ad gives us an indication as to why some Republicans are frightened devoid of feces of the phrase—nay, even the concept of “Establishment Republican”.
    I also think its an indication of whom he definetly won’t be endorsing if he pulls out of the race.
    Meanwhile, Newt’s reponse to Romney’s latest attack shows he’s much better prepared for the shiv between the shoulders than he was the last time he threatened Mr. Inevitable.
    Karma.
    Its what they serve instead of pizza to Romney volunteers.

  54. Tedtam Avatar

    If Perry just “suspends” his campaign and waits until the bloodletting ends, he might have a chance to jump back in after the beheading is over and he looks like a viable candidate again. I always thought that was going to be his strategy – hang in there until the leaders ended up destroying each other’s chances.

  55. Tedtam Avatar

    If Perry just “suspends” his campaign and waits until the bloodletting ends, he might have a chance to jump back in after the beheading is over and he looks like a viable candidate again. I always thought that was going to be his strategy – hang in there until the leaders ended up destroying each other’s chances.

  56. Tedtam Avatar

    BTW – Barf Kitty is back to her usual needy self this morning. Thank goodness!

  57. Tedtam Avatar

    BTW – Barf Kitty is back to her usual needy self this morning. Thank goodness!

  58. Hamous Avatar

    #4 Sarge: Dya think any of the unwashed VMG are gonna remember the hearty support and lack of examination they gave to JugEars during the 2008 election season and continuing on even today? Will they be appalled at the blatant hypocrisy and rank partisanship from an organization that is supposed to be unbiased in their presentation of “the news?”
    How many people will recognize that they, the LSM, are pushing for the Romneyrroid to be the nominee because they feel that he is the easiest for JugEars to beat?
    When we finally have a nominee, will the VMG recognize the blatant electioneering on behalf of JugEars that the LSM is committing?

  59. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #4 Sarge: Dya think any of the unwashed VMG are gonna remember the hearty support and lack of examination they gave to JugEars during the 2008 election season and continuing on even today? Will they be appalled at the blatant hypocrisy and rank partisanship from an organization that is supposed to be unbiased in their presentation of “the news?”
    How many people will recognize that they, the LSM, are pushing for the Romneyrroid to be the nominee because they feel that he is the easiest for JugEars to beat?
    When we finally have a nominee, will the VMG recognize the blatant electioneering on behalf of JugEars that the LSM is committing?

  60. Hamous Avatar

    #28 TT: Didn’t Herman Cain merely “suspend” his campaign?

    Is Barf Kitty back to barfing on the floor again yet? That way we will really know that she is back to her normal self.

  61. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #28 TT: Didn’t Herman Cain merely “suspend” his campaign?
    Is Barf Kitty back to barfing on the floor again yet? That way we will really know that she is back to her normal self.

  62. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    26 El Gordo says:

    January 19, 2012 at 9:35 am

    A political consultant I’m not, but I have to think that if Gov. Perry had merely gone out there and cited example after example (been bragging about Texas) of what’s happening in Texas versus the rest of the nation that he would have gotten traction. I think his downfall was being forced to resort to “campaign gimmicks” like flat tax rather than just holding up the Texas record – no state income tax, business friendly environment (other than Susan Combs dealings with Amazon’s distribution center), satisfactory infrastructure, diverse economy, absence of excessive government interference in business, etc. While I’m not necessarily a Rick Perry fan, I think he and/or his campaign advisers simply blew it.

    I’m not a political consultant either, but I think what hurt Perry was looking like a doofuss in the debates—-twice. The campiagn gimmicks came as a result of trying to recover from his doofussness. The combination of the two caused people to not consider him seriously. Just when he started to recover, he comfirmed his doofussness yet again, and that was all she wrote.

    His endorsement—and especially his donors will be welcomed whole heartedly by Newt, and if Jimmy Dick acts as the kind of surrogate for Newt that Christy had been for Romney (up until the point he said Mittens needs to release his tac returns), then its bad news for the Master Debater.

    There has been reports that Jimmy Dick had formed a sort of alliance with Sarah Palin, and that this would help propel him to the nomination. I think that Sarah’s sort of endorsement for Newt, and the First Dude’s outright endorsement was an indication to Gov. Goodhair that his time had passed.

    All of this, plus Santorum’s latest ad linked to above, is a strong indiction that Mitten’s days as Mr. Inevitable are numbered.

  63. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    26 El Gordo says:
    January 19, 2012 at 9:35 am
    A political consultant I’m not, but I have to think that if Gov. Perry had merely gone out there and cited example after example (been bragging about Texas) of what’s happening in Texas versus the rest of the nation that he would have gotten traction. I think his downfall was being forced to resort to “campaign gimmicks” like flat tax rather than just holding up the Texas record – no state income tax, business friendly environment (other than Susan Combs dealings with Amazon’s distribution center), satisfactory infrastructure, diverse economy, absence of excessive government interference in business, etc. While I’m not necessarily a Rick Perry fan, I think he and/or his campaign advisers simply blew it.

    I’m not a political consultant either, but I think what hurt Perry was looking like a doofuss in the debates—-twice. The campiagn gimmicks came as a result of trying to recover from his doofussness. The combination of the two caused people to not consider him seriously. Just when he started to recover, he comfirmed his doofussness yet again, and that was all she wrote.
    His endorsement—and especially his donors will be welcomed whole heartedly by Newt, and if Jimmy Dick acts as the kind of surrogate for Newt that Christy had been for Romney (up until the point he said Mittens needs to release his tac returns), then its bad news for the Master Debater.
    There has been reports that Jimmy Dick had formed a sort of alliance with Sarah Palin, and that this would help propel him to the nomination. I think that Sarah’s sort of endorsement for Newt, and the First Dude’s outright endorsement was an indication to Gov. Goodhair that his time had passed.
    All of this, plus Santorum’s latest ad linked to above, is a strong indiction that Mitten’s days as Mr. Inevitable are numbered.

  64. Hamous Avatar

    This is kind of funny, in a real sick sort of way. Let me see ifn I have this straight, the woman with whom Newt was cheating on his 1st wife is now upset that Newt subsequently cheated on her. What is it they say about karma??

  65. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    This is kind of funny, in a real sick sort of way. Let me see ifn I have this straight, the woman with whom Newt was cheating on his 1st wife is now upset that Newt subsequently cheated on her. What is it they say about karma??

  66. Tedtam Avatar

    #33 Boney

    What is it they say about karma??

    Which one? That it bites you in the butt? (Cleaned it up for family viewing)
    Or “it’s a witch”? (Also cleaned up for family viewing)

    Can’t have the Hammy Granny rolling over in her grave now, can we? That might instigate a bit of karma itself.

  67. Tedtam Avatar

    #33 Boney

    What is it they say about karma??

    Which one? That it bites you in the butt? (Cleaned it up for family viewing)
    Or “it’s a witch”? (Also cleaned up for family viewing)
    Can’t have the Hammy Granny rolling over in her grave now, can we? That might instigate a bit of karma itself.

  68. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    28 Tedtam says:

    January 19, 2012 at 9:41 am

    If Perry just “suspends” his campaign and waits until the bloodletting ends, he might have a chance to jump back in after the beheading is over and he looks like a viable candidate again. I always thought that was going to be his strategy – hang in there until the leaders ended up destroying each other’s chances.

    Given the timing, I’d say that the initial reports are accurate and that he is not only dropping out, but is throwing his support behind Newt. Suspending your campaign is something you do the day after a poor showing, not two days before the election where you know you will have a poor showing.

    This is Rick Perry doing the best he can to affect the outcome of the SC Primary.

  69. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    28 Tedtam says:
    January 19, 2012 at 9:41 am
    If Perry just “suspends” his campaign and waits until the bloodletting ends, he might have a chance to jump back in after the beheading is over and he looks like a viable candidate again. I always thought that was going to be his strategy – hang in there until the leaders ended up destroying each other’s chances.

    Given the timing, I’d say that the initial reports are accurate and that he is not only dropping out, but is throwing his support behind Newt. Suspending your campaign is something you do the day after a poor showing, not two days before the election where you know you will have a poor showing.
    This is Rick Perry doing the best he can to affect the outcome of the SC Primary.

  70. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Apparently, Perry has suspended his campaign, but it has more to do with being able to raise funds to pay bills than trying to hang on to be the eventual winner.

  71. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Apparently, Perry has suspended his campaign, but it has more to do with being able to raise funds to pay bills than trying to hang on to be the eventual winner.

  72. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Yesterday, BuzzFeed posted the entire 200 page opposition research file John McCain had on Mitt Romney in 2008. Today, we highlight the top 50 most damaging, entertaining, or unusual items found therein.

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  73. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Yesterday, BuzzFeed posted the entire 200 page opposition research file John McCain had on Mitt Romney in 2008. Today, we highlight the top 50 most damaging, entertaining, or unusual items found therein.

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  74. Hamous Avatar

    #34 Sarge:

    Can’t have the Hammy Granny rolling over in her grave now, can we?

    I have been censored a few times by the angry blog monkey already (just not today, yet). We have to keep her rolling over so she doesn’t get all stiff and such.

  75. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #34 Sarge:

    Can’t have the Hammy Granny rolling over in her grave now, can we?

    I have been censored a few times by the angry blog monkey already (just not today, yet). We have to keep her rolling over so she doesn’t get all stiff and such.

  76. Katfish Avatar

    Is Barf Kitty back to barfing on the floor again yet?

    I thought she spewed on the couch or a bed somewhere.

  77. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Is Barf Kitty back to barfing on the floor again yet?

    I thought she spewed on the couch or a bed somewhere.

  78. Hamous Avatar

    #34 Sarge:

    Can’t have the Hammy Granny rolling over in her grave now, can we?

    I just thought about it, ifn she had the capacity to roll over in her grave wouldn’t that make her a ZOMBIE?

  79. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #34 Sarge:

    Can’t have the Hammy Granny rolling over in her grave now, can we?

    I just thought about it, ifn she had the capacity to roll over in her grave wouldn’t that make her a ZOMBIE?

  80. gtotracker Avatar
    gtotracker

    I wish Texas would go back to an income tax. The tax on gross is a ….witch.

  81. gtotracker Avatar
    gtotracker

    I wish Texas would go back to an income tax. The tax on gross is a ….witch.

  82. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #6 OTL
    I didn’t realize this was the Hitler-in-the-bunker scene until Bones commented! Sounds like those Tim Horton coffee shops have a layout problem. Reminded me of when a bunch of y’all were complaining about zigzag aisles in the new HEB stores (I think).

    Why can’t the women get their money out ahead of time?

  83. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #6 OTL
    I didn’t realize this was the Hitler-in-the-bunker scene until Bones commented! Sounds like those Tim Horton coffee shops have a layout problem. Reminded me of when a bunch of y’all were complaining about zigzag aisles in the new HEB stores (I think).

    Why can’t the women get their money out ahead of time?

  84. Tedtam Avatar

    Boney –

    Sarge doesn’t have boobs. I do. Please don’t confuse us. It’ll be heck on my marriage if Sarge and I were to switch places.

    I don’t think he could handle my hubby.

    Someone could get hurt.

    Bad.

  85. Tedtam Avatar

    Boney –
    Sarge doesn’t have boobs. I do. Please don’t confuse us. It’ll be heck on my marriage if Sarge and I were to switch places.
    I don’t think he could handle my hubby.
    Someone could get hurt.
    Bad.

  86. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    41
    The tax on gross is criminal.
    Income tax is the way to do it.
    Or have the state get out of the public education business, my preference.

  87. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    41
    The tax on gross is criminal.
    Income tax is the way to do it.
    Or have the state get out of the public education business, my preference.

  88. Tedtam Avatar

    As far as I know, BK hasn’t spewed anything in the last few days. Of course, she only started eating again yesterday. There’s time.

  89. Tedtam Avatar

    As far as I know, BK hasn’t spewed anything in the last few days. Of course, she only started eating again yesterday. There’s time.

  90. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #26 EG

    I think he and/or his campaign advisers simply blew it.

    Two unrecoverable boo-boos:
    1). … you don’t have a heart.
    2). Oops.

  91. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #26 EG

    I think he and/or his campaign advisers simply blew it.

    Two unrecoverable boo-boos:
    1). … you don’t have a heart.
    2). Oops.

  92. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #29 TT
    So glad your special cat got well. You probably still have years of barf-up to look forward to!

  93. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #29 TT
    So glad your special cat got well. You probably still have years of barf-up to look forward to!

  94. Hamous Avatar

    #43 TT:

    Sarge doesn’t have boobs. I do

    So does Mrs. Bonecrusher AND I LIKE ‘EM
    Sorry about the mis-attribution. I can’t imagine getting the 2 of y’all confused in real life. I just didn’t scroll up far enough- Mea Culpa, I wissed-up, ooooops, etc.

  95. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #43 TT:

    Sarge doesn’t have boobs. I do

    So does Mrs. Bonecrusher AND I LIKE ‘EM
    Sorry about the mis-attribution. I can’t imagine getting the 2 of y’all confused in real life. I just didn’t scroll up far enough- Mea Culpa, I wissed-up, ooooops, etc.

  96. Hamous Avatar

    #44 Shannon:

    Income tax is the way to do it.

    NEGATIVE THERE GHOST RIDER! An income tax in Texas would be a wissin disaster. Fix the education problem in Texas by introducing competition into the system, let the education dollars follow the student to whichever school the parents deem to be the best for their individual chirrenzes. This would cause many more private schools to spring up and the competition would drive the cost down. The big casualty (which is really a good thing) in all this would be the crappiest public schools would wind up having to close as no one would attend. The teachers unions would also suffer greatly as the best teachers would go the private route as the demand for their services would go up, and union dues would drop. I forsee this path as leading to some now public schools being sold and operated as private schools.

  97. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #44 Shannon:

    Income tax is the way to do it.

    NEGATIVE THERE GHOST RIDER! An income tax in Texas would be a wissin disaster. Fix the education problem in Texas by introducing competition into the system, let the education dollars follow the student to whichever school the parents deem to be the best for their individual chirrenzes. This would cause many more private schools to spring up and the competition would drive the cost down. The big casualty (which is really a good thing) in all this would be the crappiest public schools would wind up having to close as no one would attend. The teachers unions would also suffer greatly as the best teachers would go the private route as the demand for their services would go up, and union dues would drop. I forsee this path as leading to some now public schools being sold and operated as private schools.

  98. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    I think he and/or his campaign advisers simply blew it.

    Well;

    He has the campaign advisors that Newt had when Newt was doing badly.

    Kinda says sumpin dunnin it?

    Might even say sumpin about the quality of political advice coming out of the supposed political cogniscenti in Texas in general.

  99. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    I think he and/or his campaign advisers simply blew it.

    Well;
    He has the campaign advisors that Newt had when Newt was doing badly.
    Kinda says sumpin dunnin it?
    Might even say sumpin about the quality of political advice coming out of the supposed political cogniscenti in Texas in general.

  100. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    There is good cat barf and bad cat barf. Good cat barf is when they throw up the crunchies they just ate. This is generally easy to clean up and the kibble just barely got damp in the tummy. Bad cat barf is when they puke up canned seafood after it has been digested. I once had a barfer who unloaded a quart of digested seafood down the back of a big TV set, where it ran into all the ventilation slots.

  101. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    There is good cat barf and bad cat barf. Good cat barf is when they throw up the crunchies they just ate. This is generally easy to clean up and the kibble just barely got damp in the tummy. Bad cat barf is when they puke up canned seafood after it has been digested. I once had a barfer who unloaded a quart of digested seafood down the back of a big TV set, where it ran into all the ventilation slots.

  102. Hamous Avatar

    #51 M42:

    There is good bad cat barf and bad worse cat barf.

    Your statement needed a little help.
    Why is it that the cats can never see fit to barf on the hard tile floor?? Why do they always seem to find the most expensive and/or difficult to clean item in the house on which to christen?

  103. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #51 M42:

    There is good bad cat barf and bad worse cat barf.

    Your statement needed a little help.
    Why is it that the cats can never see fit to barf on the hard tile floor?? Why do they always seem to find the most expensive and/or difficult to clean item in the house on which to christen?

  104. Katfish Avatar

    I once had a barfer who unloaded a quart of digested seafood down the back of a big TV set

    I think I see the problem there, unless the cat was like a cougar or something. Isn’t the total volume of a typical house cat about a quart or so?

  105. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    I once had a barfer who unloaded a quart of digested seafood down the back of a big TV set

    I think I see the problem there, unless the cat was like a cougar or something. Isn’t the total volume of a typical house cat about a quart or so?

  106. Hamous Avatar

    These two headlines on Drudge speak volumes:

    Dems dispute 22,000 jobs created by 1,700-mile oil pipeline…

    SF Dems say 43,000 jobs created — by 1.7-mile subway extension!

    Let’s take one at a time:
    22,000 jobs for the 1700 mile pipeline: if you count the jobs involved in mining the iron ore, transporting it to the smelter, converting that ore into steel and then to pipe mill, transporting the pipe to the job site, welding the pipe in place, digging the trenches, operating the pumping stations (not to mention the jobs involved in producing those pumps and pump engines), coordinating the flow of oil from the wells to the pipeline input stations, 22,000 doesn’t seem that far out of line, does it?

    OTOH: 43,000 jobs for a 1.7 mile subway extension?? Demo-nazi accounting has always mystified me.

  107. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    These two headlines on Drudge speak volumes:

    Dems dispute 22,000 jobs created by 1,700-mile oil pipeline…
    SF Dems say 43,000 jobs created — by 1.7-mile subway extension!

    Let’s take one at a time:
    22,000 jobs for the 1700 mile pipeline: if you count the jobs involved in mining the iron ore, transporting it to the smelter, converting that ore into steel and then to pipe mill, transporting the pipe to the job site, welding the pipe in place, digging the trenches, operating the pumping stations (not to mention the jobs involved in producing those pumps and pump engines), coordinating the flow of oil from the wells to the pipeline input stations, 22,000 doesn’t seem that far out of line, does it?
    OTOH: 43,000 jobs for a 1.7 mile subway extension?? Demo-nazi accounting has always mystified me.

  108. Tedtam Avatar

    BK usually barfs on the floor. Occasionally she christens the furniture, but we have these cool microfiber couches now, and clean-up is easy. What’s bad is when the barf color is similar to the brown patterned couches, and you don’t see it until you put a hand on it or sit in it. It’s only happened a few times, but that was enough. Usually she gets some warning and jumps on the floor before upchucking.

    The vet said she may have irritable bowel, and that’s why she throws up. Past vet said she had a “mass,” but it was just a thickening of the intestinal wall. When we heard “mass,” we thought she’d be gone in a year or two, but here we are, years later, still keeping our house well stocked with paper towels.

    Man, that TV story — I feel for you.

  109. Tedtam Avatar

    BK usually barfs on the floor. Occasionally she christens the furniture, but we have these cool microfiber couches now, and clean-up is easy. What’s bad is when the barf color is similar to the brown patterned couches, and you don’t see it until you put a hand on it or sit in it. It’s only happened a few times, but that was enough. Usually she gets some warning and jumps on the floor before upchucking.
    The vet said she may have irritable bowel, and that’s why she throws up. Past vet said she had a “mass,” but it was just a thickening of the intestinal wall. When we heard “mass,” we thought she’d be gone in a year or two, but here we are, years later, still keeping our house well stocked with paper towels.
    Man, that TV story — I feel for you.

  110. Tedtam Avatar

    #55 Sarge

    What the heck is “Other 1%”? Are they writing in a candidate or something?

  111. Tedtam Avatar

    #55 Sarge
    What the heck is “Other 1%”? Are they writing in a candidate or something?

  112. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #53 Pyro

    Isn’t the total volume of a typical house cat about a quart or so?

    Yeah, that’s what I said. It puked up everything except the fur and whiskers right down the back of the TV set.

    Back in the day, the top of a warm TV set was a favored cat lounge spot. Now that TVs don’t have tops, that particular housekeeping disaster doesn’t occur any more. If you have cats, there will be some spit-up. Virtually all of ours is crunchies onto the tile floors.

  113. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #53 Pyro

    Isn’t the total volume of a typical house cat about a quart or so?

    Yeah, that’s what I said. It puked up everything except the fur and whiskers right down the back of the TV set.
    Back in the day, the top of a warm TV set was a favored cat lounge spot. Now that TVs don’t have tops, that particular housekeeping disaster doesn’t occur any more. If you have cats, there will be some spit-up. Virtually all of ours is crunchies onto the tile floors.

  114. Hamous Avatar

    #55 Sarge: from the comments in your linkie:

    HAHAHAAAHAHHAHHAAAAAAAAA….suck it all you derpocrat devils!!! You will not have Mittens as your Manchurian Candidate. We the people forbid it. Now go back to your caves, you troglodytes, and suffer the agonizing forbodence of a devastating socialist defeat by True, Red-Blooded Americans. Suffer in silence, though, because we have had enough of your socialist ideas.

    I think I like this guy:>)

  115. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #55 Sarge: from the comments in your linkie:

    HAHAHAAAHAHHAHHAAAAAAAAA….suck it all you derpocrat devils!!! You will not have Mittens as your Manchurian Candidate. We the people forbid it. Now go back to your caves, you troglodytes, and suffer the agonizing forbodence of a devastating socialist defeat by True, Red-Blooded Americans. Suffer in silence, though, because we have had enough of your socialist ideas.

    I think I like this guy:>)

  116. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    What the heck is “Other 1%”? Are they writing in a candidate or something?

    Likely Cain and/or Bachmann holdouts.

    The 6% undecided is what’s really interesting, and we might speculate how the news of the day might affect that.

  117. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    What the heck is “Other 1%”? Are they writing in a candidate or something?

    Likely Cain and/or Bachmann holdouts.
    The 6% undecided is what’s really interesting, and we might speculate how the news of the day might affect that.

  118. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Back in the day, the top of a warm TV set was a favored cat lounge spot. Now that TVs don’t have tops, that particular housekeeping disaster doesn’t occur any more. If you have cats, there will be some spit-up. Virtually all of ours is crunchies onto the tile floors.

    I figured out a way to keep from having kitteh barf on the floors.

    I got rid of all the cats.

  119. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Back in the day, the top of a warm TV set was a favored cat lounge spot. Now that TVs don’t have tops, that particular housekeeping disaster doesn’t occur any more. If you have cats, there will be some spit-up. Virtually all of ours is crunchies onto the tile floors.

    I figured out a way to keep from having kitteh barf on the floors.
    I got rid of all the cats.

  120. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Limbaugh’s making the point I alluded to in #4 above: Half the country is divorced, which means half the country likley has an ex-spouse trash talking them at the drop of a hat. The ABC story might actually end up helping Newt in the long run.

  121. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Limbaugh’s making the point I alluded to in #4 above: Half the country is divorced, which means half the country likley has an ex-spouse trash talking them at the drop of a hat. The ABC story might actually end up helping Newt in the long run.

  122. Katfish Avatar

    Fortunately, I have an ironclad reason to never have a cat for a pet.

    White Fang is seriously allergic to them. He petted one once, then rubbed his face. He had a red handprint until we got him some Benadryl.

    He looked like one of his ladies smacked him. 🙂

    He was about 8 or 9 at the time…

  123. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Fortunately, I have an ironclad reason to never have a cat for a pet.
    White Fang is seriously allergic to them. He petted one once, then rubbed his face. He had a red handprint until we got him some Benadryl.
    He looked like one of his ladies smacked him. 🙂
    He was about 8 or 9 at the time…

  124. Tedtam Avatar

    #63 WB

    Aggie Beau is also allergic to them. That is why I have become the guardian of Barf Kitty, even though Lovely Daughter has her own place. It seems that Aggie Beau spends time at Lovely’s apartment, and having the two of them in one place would be problematic.

    That, and the whole pet deposit thing is another expense Lovely doesn’t need right now.

  125. Tedtam Avatar

    #63 WB
    Aggie Beau is also allergic to them. That is why I have become the guardian of Barf Kitty, even though Lovely Daughter has her own place. It seems that Aggie Beau spends time at Lovely’s apartment, and having the two of them in one place would be problematic.
    That, and the whole pet deposit thing is another expense Lovely doesn’t need right now.

  126. Katfish Avatar

    It seems that Aggie Beau spends time at Lovely’s apartment,

    Hmmm. Apple doesn’t fall far from the hussy tree now, does it? 😉

    and having the two of them in one place would be problematic.

    LD & AB or BK & AB?

  127. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    It seems that Aggie Beau spends time at Lovely’s apartment,

    Hmmm. Apple doesn’t fall far from the hussy tree now, does it? 😉

    and having the two of them in one place would be problematic.

    LD & AB or BK & AB?

  128. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #63 Pyro
    It could have just been that one cat. I once owned a cat that I got an allergic reaction to with too much contact. There was something in her dander and/or saliva that would raise a red spot on tender skin, like the inside of the elbow.

    There is nothing wrong with not being a cat person. I think it is genetic, and you are born as a cat person or a dog person.

  129. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #63 Pyro
    It could have just been that one cat. I once owned a cat that I got an allergic reaction to with too much contact. There was something in her dander and/or saliva that would raise a red spot on tender skin, like the inside of the elbow.
    There is nothing wrong with not being a cat person. I think it is genetic, and you are born as a cat person or a dog person.

  130. Tedtam Avatar

    #65

    and having the two of them in one place would be problematic.

    LD & AB or BK & AB?

    Yes.

  131. Tedtam Avatar

    #65

    and having the two of them in one place would be problematic.

    LD & AB or BK & AB?

    Yes.

  132. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Monosyllabic posting now, huh?
    🙂

  133. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    Monosyllabic posting now, huh?
    🙂

  134. Katfish Avatar

    Having arrived at the Pearly Gates, Barack Obama meets a man with a beard. ‘Are you Mohammed?’ he asks.

    ‘No my son, I am St. Peter; Mohammed is higher up.’ Peter then points to a ladder that rises into the clouds.

    Delighted that Mohammed should be higher than St. Peter, Obama climbs the ladder in great strides, climbs up through the clouds and comes into a room where he meets other bearded man.

    He asks again, ‘Are you Mohammed?’

    ‘Why no he answers, I am Moses; Mohammed is higher still .’

    Exhausted, but with a heart full of joy he climbs the ladder yet again, he discovers a larger room where he meets an angelic looking man with a beard. Full of hope, he asks again, ‘Are you Mohammed?’

    ‘No, I am Jesus, the Christ…you will find Mohammed higher up. ‘

    Mohammed higher than Jesus! Man, oh man! Obama can hardly contain his delight
    and climbs and climbs ever higher.

    Once again, he reaches an even larger room where he meets this truly magnificent looking man with a silver white beard and once again repeats his question, “Are you Moammed?” he gasps as he is by now, totally out of breath from all his climbing.
    ‘No, my son…. I am Almighty God, the Alpha and the Omega, but you look exhausted. Would you like a cup of coffee?”

    Obama says, Yes please. As God looks behind him, he claps his hands and yells out:

    “Hey Mohammed – two coffees!”

  135. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Having arrived at the Pearly Gates, Barack Obama meets a man with a beard. ‘Are you Mohammed?’ he asks.
    ‘No my son, I am St. Peter; Mohammed is higher up.’ Peter then points to a ladder that rises into the clouds.
    Delighted that Mohammed should be higher than St. Peter, Obama climbs the ladder in great strides, climbs up through the clouds and comes into a room where he meets other bearded man.
    He asks again, ‘Are you Mohammed?’
    ‘Why no he answers, I am Moses; Mohammed is higher still .’
    Exhausted, but with a heart full of joy he climbs the ladder yet again, he discovers a larger room where he meets an angelic looking man with a beard. Full of hope, he asks again, ‘Are you Mohammed?’
    ‘No, I am Jesus, the Christ…you will find Mohammed higher up. ‘
    Mohammed higher than Jesus! Man, oh man! Obama can hardly contain his delight
    and climbs and climbs ever higher.
    Once again, he reaches an even larger room where he meets this truly magnificent looking man with a silver white beard and once again repeats his question, “Are you Moammed?” he gasps as he is by now, totally out of breath from all his climbing.
    ‘No, my son…. I am Almighty God, the Alpha and the Omega, but you look exhausted. Would you like a cup of coffee?”
    Obama says, Yes please. As God looks behind him, he claps his hands and yells out:
    “Hey Mohammed – two coffees!”

  136. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    It does appear that Perry will be taking on a role in the Gingrich campaign.

    At an event in Beaufort, South Carolina on Thursday, Gingrich said he spoke to Perry that morning and asked him to head up a “10th Amendment enforcement project, reaching out to every governor in the country in both parties,” as well as other elected leaders.

    Gingrich said the project would result in a strong party platform plank on the 10th Amendment, which protects states’ rights, as well as legislation on the issue.

    “We can then pass that legislation no later than the end of the first quarter of 2013 to return power to the citizens, to communities, and the states and get it out of Washington, D.C.,” he said.

    Gingrich said Perry agreed to take on the project.

    Translation: Perry will be using his contacts and money to network for Newt, which will likely result in Perry’s donors sending money to Newt.

  137. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    It does appear that Perry will be taking on a role in the Gingrich campaign.

    At an event in Beaufort, South Carolina on Thursday, Gingrich said he spoke to Perry that morning and asked him to head up a “10th Amendment enforcement project, reaching out to every governor in the country in both parties,” as well as other elected leaders.
    Gingrich said the project would result in a strong party platform plank on the 10th Amendment, which protects states’ rights, as well as legislation on the issue.
    “We can then pass that legislation no later than the end of the first quarter of 2013 to return power to the citizens, to communities, and the states and get it out of Washington, D.C.,” he said.
    Gingrich said Perry agreed to take on the project.

    Translation: Perry will be using his contacts and money to network for Newt, which will likely result in Perry’s donors sending money to Newt.

  138. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #71
    Your joke reminds me of:

    The Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday said he was disturbed by condescending remarks reportedly made by former President Bill Clinton about Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.

    Sharpton was referring to a passage in the new book, “Game Change,” which recounts the conversation Clinton had with the late Sen. Ted Kennedy when he was trying to convince the liberal lion of the Senate to endorse his wife for president.

    “A few years ago, this guy would have been getting us coffee,” Clinton told Kennedy, according to the book — a comment that angered Kennedy, who later endorsed Obama.

  139. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #71
    Your joke reminds me of:

    The Rev. Al Sharpton on Monday said he was disturbed by condescending remarks reportedly made by former President Bill Clinton about Barack Obama during the 2008 campaign.
    Sharpton was referring to a passage in the new book, “Game Change,” which recounts the conversation Clinton had with the late Sen. Ted Kennedy when he was trying to convince the liberal lion of the Senate to endorse his wife for president.
    “A few years ago, this guy would have been getting us coffee,” Clinton told Kennedy, according to the book — a comment that angered Kennedy, who later endorsed Obama.

  140. Hamous Avatar

    The pic on Drudge associated with this story (upper right hand column) is perfect: JugEars whole idea of how to run a government is a fairy tale, which of course, has no chance of success in the real world. From the comments:

    STATEMENT:
    WKFLA
    The audacity of this man is incredible. He is the Michelangelo of doublespeak!

    ANSWER:

    marypippert

    His followers are the Raphels of stupid.

    I think those 2 get it!

  141. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    The pic on Drudge associated with this story (upper right hand column) is perfect: JugEars whole idea of how to run a government is a fairy tale, which of course, has no chance of success in the real world. From the comments:

    STATEMENT:
    WKFLA
    The audacity of this man is incredible. He is the Michelangelo of doublespeak!
    ANSWER:
    marypippert
    His followers are the Raphels of stupid.

    I think those 2 get it!

  142. Katfish Avatar

    Now, this raises the bar on epically stupid.

    Cuccinelli said D.C.’s new rat law–the Wildlife Protection Act of 2010 (Wildlife Protection Act of 2010.pdf) –is “crazier than fiction” because it requires that rats and other vermin not be killed but captured, preferably in families; no glue or snap traps can be utilized; the rodents must be relocated from where they are captured; and some of these animals may need to be transferred to a “wildlife rehabilitator” as part of their relocation process.

    The law does not allow pest control professionals “to kill the dang rats,” Cuccinelli told CNSNews.com. “They have to capture them–then capture them in families. [Not sure] how you’re going to figure that out with rats. And then you have to relocate them. That brings us to Virginia. Now, if you don’t relocate them about 25 miles away, according to experts, rodents will find their way back. Well, an easy way to solve that problem is to cross a river, and what’s on the other side of the river? Virginia.”

  143. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Now, this raises the bar on epically stupid.

    Cuccinelli said D.C.’s new rat law–the Wildlife Protection Act of 2010 (Wildlife Protection Act of 2010.pdf) –is “crazier than fiction” because it requires that rats and other vermin not be killed but captured, preferably in families; no glue or snap traps can be utilized; the rodents must be relocated from where they are captured; and some of these animals may need to be transferred to a “wildlife rehabilitator” as part of their relocation process.
    The law does not allow pest control professionals “to kill the dang rats,” Cuccinelli told CNSNews.com. “They have to capture them–then capture them in families. [Not sure] how you’re going to figure that out with rats. And then you have to relocate them. That brings us to Virginia. Now, if you don’t relocate them about 25 miles away, according to experts, rodents will find their way back. Well, an easy way to solve that problem is to cross a river, and what’s on the other side of the river? Virginia.”

  144. Hamous Avatar

    #75 Pyro: And to think that some of the authors of that stack of feces are the same ones who are engaging in other “fish and wildlife” shenanagins. Perhaps ifn the Rs down ballot get a big enough victory, many of that kind of government employed person can get flushed down the toilet of absurdity.

  145. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    #75 Pyro: And to think that some of the authors of that stack of feces are the same ones who are engaging in other “fish and wildlife” shenanagins. Perhaps ifn the Rs down ballot get a big enough victory, many of that kind of government employed person can get flushed down the toilet of absurdity.

  146. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    I was also flabbergasted by the DC rat story when I first saw the headline yesterday. However a closer reading shows it’s more heat than light. The types of rodents that are most likely to infest human habitations are still OK to be killed even by professional exterminators. And property owners are NOT prohibited from using kill traps for any rodent on their site. I’m sure Virginia doesn’t want any DC rodent families released on their side of the Potomac, but that isn’t actually likely to happen. More likely raccoons and possums would be live trapped and relocated (somewhere). Heck, they can bring ’em to my yard, I like raccoons and possums.
    🙂

  147. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    I was also flabbergasted by the DC rat story when I first saw the headline yesterday. However a closer reading shows it’s more heat than light. The types of rodents that are most likely to infest human habitations are still OK to be killed even by professional exterminators. And property owners are NOT prohibited from using kill traps for any rodent on their site. I’m sure Virginia doesn’t want any DC rodent families released on their side of the Potomac, but that isn’t actually likely to happen. More likely raccoons and possums would be live trapped and relocated (somewhere). Heck, they can bring ’em to my yard, I like raccoons and possums.
    🙂

  148. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #74 Bones
    Thanks for pointing me to the comments on Obama’s Fairy Tale. My favorite:

    No, you can’t fix stupid, but you can adjust it with a baseball bat.

  149. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #74 Bones
    Thanks for pointing me to the comments on Obama’s Fairy Tale. My favorite:

    No, you can’t fix stupid, but you can adjust it with a baseball bat.

  150. Hamous Avatar

    latest poll from Rasmusen has it like this:

    SC POLL: Gingrich 33% Romney 31 %Paul 15% Santorum 11%

    It looks like Newt and Mitt will claim more than 60% between them and Flarda is 10 days away or so. I will be very surprised if there are more than 2 or 3 (the third being the Ronulan) by Feb 01.
    h/t Drudge middle column

  151. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    latest poll from Rasmusen has it like this:

    SC POLL: Gingrich 33% Romney 31 %Paul 15% Santorum 11%

    It looks like Newt and Mitt will claim more than 60% between them and Flarda is 10 days away or so. I will be very surprised if there are more than 2 or 3 (the third being the Ronulan) by Feb 01.
    h/t Drudge middle column

  152. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Things are starting to coalesce

    CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Daily Caller has learned that 100 tea party leaders from 25 states will announce Thursday that they are supporting Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and will form a coalition called Tea Partiers With Newt.

    The news comes as signs appear that tea partiers here in South Carolina, which holds a primary Saturday, may be coalescing around Gingrich.

    “My sense is there is a growing coalition behind Newt Gingrich,” Joe Dugan, who leads the state’s chapter of Tea Party Patriots, told TheDC.

    A news release that will go out Thursday from the Gingrich campaign says the coalition will “help elect Newt and defeat Massachusetts Moderate Mitt Romney and then President Barack Obama.”

    How long will Santorum stay in the race?

  153. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Things are starting to coalesce

    CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Daily Caller has learned that 100 tea party leaders from 25 states will announce Thursday that they are supporting Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and will form a coalition called Tea Partiers With Newt.
    The news comes as signs appear that tea partiers here in South Carolina, which holds a primary Saturday, may be coalescing around Gingrich.
    “My sense is there is a growing coalition behind Newt Gingrich,” Joe Dugan, who leads the state’s chapter of Tea Party Patriots, told TheDC.
    A news release that will go out Thursday from the Gingrich campaign says the coalition will “help elect Newt and defeat Massachusetts Moderate Mitt Romney and then President Barack Obama.”

    How long will Santorum stay in the race?

  154. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Sarge #32;

    His endorsement—and especially his donors will be welcomed whole heartedly by Newt

    Here, read this if it hasn’t been psoted already: Perry donor defects to Romney, citing Bain attacks

    Master Debater

    You keep losing the vision that Newt’s the “master debater”. That’s the only reason he’s doing well, because he debates extremely well. It’s not his record; but his debating skills. In other words, people support him because he debates well. Exactly what you said people shouldn’t support a candidate for.

  155. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Sarge #32;

    His endorsement—and especially his donors will be welcomed whole heartedly by Newt

    Here, read this if it hasn’t been psoted already: Perry donor defects to Romney, citing Bain attacks

    Master Debater

    You keep losing the vision that Newt’s the “master debater”. That’s the only reason he’s doing well, because he debates extremely well. It’s not his record; but his debating skills. In other words, people support him because he debates well. Exactly what you said people shouldn’t support a candidate for.

  156. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Bonecrusher #33;

    Let me see ifn I have this straight, the woman with whom Newt was cheating on his 1st wife is now upset that Newt subsequently cheated on her.

    Yup. That woman should just shut her mouth. Washington Post has a better take in that while Gingrich allegedly (absolutely no reason to doubt it) asked for an open marriage he awas giving speeches around the country about how America was loosing its values and how the liberals were hurting American familes. One of his speeches was directed to a women’s group.

  157. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Bonecrusher #33;

    Let me see ifn I have this straight, the woman with whom Newt was cheating on his 1st wife is now upset that Newt subsequently cheated on her.

    Yup. That woman should just shut her mouth. Washington Post has a better take in that while Gingrich allegedly (absolutely no reason to doubt it) asked for an open marriage he awas giving speeches around the country about how America was loosing its values and how the liberals were hurting American familes. One of his speeches was directed to a women’s group.

  158. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Tedtam 343;

    Sarge doesn’t have boobs.

    Ohhhhh, yes,…he does. 😉

    (Though I agree he’s not female)

  159. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Tedtam 343;

    Sarge doesn’t have boobs.

    Ohhhhh, yes,…he does. 😉
    (Though I agree he’s not female)

  160. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    #51;

    Bad cat barf is when they puke up canned seafood after it has been digested. I once had a barfer who unloaded a quart of digested seafood down the back of a big TV set, where it ran into all the ventilation slots.

    ‘Xcuse me while I go barf after reading that. 😉

  161. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    #51;

    Bad cat barf is when they puke up canned seafood after it has been digested. I once had a barfer who unloaded a quart of digested seafood down the back of a big TV set, where it ran into all the ventilation slots.

    ‘Xcuse me while I go barf after reading that. 😉

  162. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    (absolutely no reason to doubt it)

    You don’t have an ex-wife do you?

  163. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    (absolutely no reason to doubt it)

    You don’t have an ex-wife do you?

  164. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Sarge #55;

    Newt is done. He’s not going to win. Though this is fun to watch.

  165. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Sarge #55;
    Newt is done. He’s not going to win. Though this is fun to watch.

  166. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    You don’t have an ex-wife do you?

    Nope. Is that bad? Did you have an open marriage?

    Would you like to tell me why we are to doubt Newt wanted an open marriage? I’m open for interpretation (or conjecture if you’d like).

  167. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    You don’t have an ex-wife do you?

    Nope. Is that bad? Did you have an open marriage?
    Would you like to tell me why we are to doubt Newt wanted an open marriage? I’m open for interpretation (or conjecture if you’d like).

  168. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Here, read this if it hasn’t been psoted already: Perry donor defects to Romney, citing Bain attacks

    Dang. You’re right. Newt is done. Finished. Over.

  169. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Here, read this if it hasn’t been psoted already: Perry donor defects to Romney, citing Bain attacks

    Dang. You’re right. Newt is done. Finished. Over.

  170. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Would you like to tell me why we are to doubt Newt wanted an open marriage?

    You don’t have an ex-wife, do you?

  171. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Would you like to tell me why we are to doubt Newt wanted an open marriage?

    You don’t have an ex-wife, do you?

  172. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Read this slowly, Darren:

    The reason we have to doubt it is because she’s his ex-wife.

  173. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Read this slowly, Darren:
    The reason we have to doubt it is because she’s his ex-wife.

  174. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    The ABC story might actually end up helping Newt in the long run.

    That’s exactly correct.

  175. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    The ABC story might actually end up helping Newt in the long run.

    That’s exactly correct.

  176. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    My #91;

    Though that would also mean that people will empathize with the guy who has two divorces (Rush included) over the guy who never got divorced.

  177. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    My #91;
    Though that would also mean that people will empathize with the guy who has two divorces (Rush included) over the guy who never got divorced.

  178. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Sarge #90;

    The reason we have to doubt it is because she’s his ex-wife.

    I know what you said and I know what you meant. now, why should anyone doubt he sought an open marriage. For the record I have no quarrels with Newt if he did. It’s in his past, I find his repentence from his previous despicable behavior is genuine and thus I’ve no desire to hold his past personal moral mistakes over him. But with that said, I think this shows the importance of not messing up in the first place. Also, as I said, the washington Post’s take is better and I can see legitimacy in doubting Newt’s sincerity since he wasan adulterer at a time when he promoted the idea of liberals hurting American families.

  179. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Sarge #90;

    The reason we have to doubt it is because she’s his ex-wife.

    I know what you said and I know what you meant. now, why should anyone doubt he sought an open marriage. For the record I have no quarrels with Newt if he did. It’s in his past, I find his repentence from his previous despicable behavior is genuine and thus I’ve no desire to hold his past personal moral mistakes over him. But with that said, I think this shows the importance of not messing up in the first place. Also, as I said, the washington Post’s take is better and I can see legitimacy in doubting Newt’s sincerity since he wasan adulterer at a time when he promoted the idea of liberals hurting American families.

  180. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    wagon #71;

    🙂

  181. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    wagon #71;
    🙂

  182. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    why should anyone doubt he sought an open marriage

    Well, for that matter, why should anyone doubt you had sex with barnyard animals?

    I mean, all we would need is for someone who really, really, really hates you to say that you did.

  183. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    why should anyone doubt he sought an open marriage

    Well, for that matter, why should anyone doubt you had sex with barnyard animals?
    I mean, all we would need is for someone who really, really, really hates you to say that you did.

  184. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Don’t worry too much Darren. All Mittens needs to do is make Newt look bad at tonights debate.

  185. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Don’t worry too much Darren. All Mittens needs to do is make Newt look bad at tonights debate.

  186. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Sarge;

    Well, for that matter, why should anyone doubt you had sex with barnyard animals?

    With all due respect, I really hate it when you convolute issues and avoid answering direct challenges to you. As if there’s evidence Newt had sex with barnyard animals as opposed to, let’s say, human females while married to another human female.

  187. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Sarge;

    Well, for that matter, why should anyone doubt you had sex with barnyard animals?

    With all due respect, I really hate it when you convolute issues and avoid answering direct challenges to you. As if there’s evidence Newt had sex with barnyard animals as opposed to, let’s say, human females while married to another human female.

  188. Hamous Avatar

    Teed up, now a couple of practice swings. . . . . .

  189. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    Teed up, now a couple of practice swings. . . . . .

  190. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    hunnert

  191. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Oops, change “evidence” to “fact” regarding Newt’s past adultery. (Emphasis on “past”)

  192. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Oops, change “evidence” to “fact” regarding Newt’s past adultery. (Emphasis on “past”)

  193. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    ¡Felicitaciones! Bonecrusher.

  194. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    ¡Felicitaciones! Bonecrusher.

  195. Hamous Avatar

    Darren: You can not possibly imagine the open festering sore with lemon juice an ex can represent to your psyche. NOTHING, I REPEAT NOTHING is “out of bounds.” If Newt or one of his chirrenzes said he wanted an open marriage arrangement, I would believe it; testimony from his ex who hates his wissin guts is less than reliable.

  196. Bonecrusher Avatar
    Bonecrusher

    Darren: You can not possibly imagine the open festering sore with lemon juice an ex can represent to your psyche. NOTHING, I REPEAT NOTHING is “out of bounds.” If Newt or one of his chirrenzes said he wanted an open marriage arrangement, I would believe it; testimony from his ex who hates his wissin guts is less than reliable.

  197. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Newt just threw the moderator’s ABC report question back into his face. It was excellent.

  198. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Newt just threw the moderator’s ABC report question back into his face. It was excellent.

  199. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Whoa! Mr Newt rulz!

  200. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Whoa! Mr Newt rulz!

  201. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Darren: You can not possibly imagine the open festering sore with lemon juice an ex can represent to your psyche.

    I have ex girlfriends. 😉

    Newt just said the report was false. So, there’s your doubt.

    He’s relentless against the moderator. This is good.

  202. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Darren: You can not possibly imagine the open festering sore with lemon juice an ex can represent to your psyche.

    I have ex girlfriends. 😉
    Newt just said the report was false. So, there’s your doubt.
    He’s relentless against the moderator. This is good.

  203. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    When the GOP candidates were introducing themselves Hewitt cut off Ron Paul. LOL!

  204. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    When the GOP candidates were introducing themselves Hewitt cut off Ron Paul. LOL!

  205. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    To get people back to work the federal government has to get out of the way. Good for Paul!!!

  206. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    To get people back to work the federal government has to get out of the way. Good for Paul!!!

  207. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    With all due respect, I really hate it when you convolute issues and avoid answering direct challenges to you. As if there’s evidence Newt had sex with barnyard animals as opposed to, let’s say, human females while married to another human female.

    Just using your logic, Darren. If it looks convoluted, its because your logic is convoluted.

  208. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    With all due respect, I really hate it when you convolute issues and avoid answering direct challenges to you. As if there’s evidence Newt had sex with barnyard animals as opposed to, let’s say, human females while married to another human female.

    Just using your logic, Darren. If it looks convoluted, its because your logic is convoluted.

  209. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Darren;

    There is exactly as much evidence that Newt wanted an open marraige as there is that you had sex with barnyard animals. No fact or supposition of fact is present. We have an allegation made from a person who has deep personal reasons for maligning him, and has bragged in the past that she would do it.

  210. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Darren;
    There is exactly as much evidence that Newt wanted an open marraige as there is that you had sex with barnyard animals. No fact or supposition of fact is present. We have an allegation made from a person who has deep personal reasons for maligning him, and has bragged in the past that she would do it.

  211. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Romney poingnantly defending his time and decisions at Bain . Standing up for capitalism right now. Not energetic but absolutely correct.

  212. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Romney poingnantly defending his time and decisions at Bain . Standing up for capitalism right now. Not energetic but absolutely correct.

  213. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    There is exactly as much evidence that Newt wanted an open marraige as there is that you had sex with barnyard animals.

    Now, with all due respect Sarg, shut up. I’m done talking with you tonight.

  214. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    There is exactly as much evidence that Newt wanted an open marraige as there is that you had sex with barnyard animals.

    Now, with all due respect Sarg, shut up. I’m done talking with you tonight.

  215. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    On the issue of helping the veterens, Romney gave the best response. Keep it at the state level.

  216. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    On the issue of helping the veterens, Romney gave the best response. Keep it at the state level.

  217. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Now, with all due respect Sarg, shut up. I’m done talking with you tonight.

    We’re typing, not talking.

  218. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Now, with all due respect Sarg, shut up. I’m done talking with you tonight.

    We’re typing, not talking.

  219. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Obamacare:

    Romney just said that an executive order is only the beginning to get rid of Obamacare. That will allow states to choose to opt out. He advocates a full repeal of obamacare.

    Supports pre-existing bill
    Allow people to get own insurance as opposed through their employer

    (I do not support the first but very much support the latter)___________________________________________________________________
    Newt just smacked DC. Nice

    Newt just supported Romney’s response. He added that youngsters stay on parent’s insurance because right nowe they can’t get a job to get their own insurance. Very nice.

    __________________________________________________________
    Santorum’s smacking on Romney and Romneycare. True but it does not seem effective for him; nor is he advocating anything he (Santorum0 would be president.

    Now Santorum’s smacking Newt for his own support for universal healthcare.

    Ah, health savings accounts. Very nice. Santorum says he authored it (if that’s true good for him).
    ________________________________________________________________
    Romney “corrects” Santorum. Says people of Massachusetts is not goverment mandate. over 90% have private insurance; not government insurance.

    Says he knows how to cut “2,000 page monster” and return the power to the states.
    ___________________________________________________________________
    Santorum correctlng Romney’s correction (Aggghhh, streaming lag)

    Says Romney’s plan is top down plan.
    ________________________________________________________________
    Romney correcting Santorum’s correction on Romney’s correction;

    Says he’d love to end Medicaid in massachussets. “If you want to be govenor of Massachusetts, fine but I want to be president of the United States and return the power tothe states” Excellent!

    ___________________________________________________________________
    Newt correting Sanoturm

    In part helped Health Savings Account. Doesn’t fear debating Obama. He’ll let O use a teleprompter, Newt will use knowledge. Very nice.

    ______________________________________________
    Paul corrects Newt:

    Upheld a tenet of Obamacare for ten years.
    ___________________________________________________________
    Paul:

    Santorum supported drug perscription plan and that’s expanding government.

    Paul advocates looking into overseas expenses. Wants ot get rid of all these government programs: overseas policing and universal care.

  220. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Obamacare:
    Romney just said that an executive order is only the beginning to get rid of Obamacare. That will allow states to choose to opt out. He advocates a full repeal of obamacare.
    Supports pre-existing bill
    Allow people to get own insurance as opposed through their employer
    (I do not support the first but very much support the latter)___________________________________________________________________
    Newt just smacked DC. Nice
    Newt just supported Romney’s response. He added that youngsters stay on parent’s insurance because right nowe they can’t get a job to get their own insurance. Very nice.
    __________________________________________________________
    Santorum’s smacking on Romney and Romneycare. True but it does not seem effective for him; nor is he advocating anything he (Santorum0 would be president.
    Now Santorum’s smacking Newt for his own support for universal healthcare.
    Ah, health savings accounts. Very nice. Santorum says he authored it (if that’s true good for him).
    ________________________________________________________________
    Romney “corrects” Santorum. Says people of Massachusetts is not goverment mandate. over 90% have private insurance; not government insurance.
    Says he knows how to cut “2,000 page monster” and return the power to the states.
    ___________________________________________________________________
    Santorum correctlng Romney’s correction (Aggghhh, streaming lag)
    Says Romney’s plan is top down plan.
    ________________________________________________________________
    Romney correcting Santorum’s correction on Romney’s correction;
    Says he’d love to end Medicaid in massachussets. “If you want to be govenor of Massachusetts, fine but I want to be president of the United States and return the power tothe states” Excellent!
    ___________________________________________________________________
    Newt correting Sanoturm
    In part helped Health Savings Account. Doesn’t fear debating Obama. He’ll let O use a teleprompter, Newt will use knowledge. Very nice.
    ______________________________________________
    Paul corrects Newt:
    Upheld a tenet of Obamacare for ten years.
    ___________________________________________________________
    Paul:
    Santorum supported drug perscription plan and that’s expanding government.
    Paul advocates looking into overseas expenses. Wants ot get rid of all these government programs: overseas policing and universal care.

  221. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    COMMERCIAL BREAK…PHEW!!!!

  222. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    COMMERCIAL BREAK…PHEW!!!!

  223. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    I know it’s hard to tell, but this is me giving Darren the silent treatment.

  224. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    I know it’s hard to tell, but this is me giving Darren the silent treatment.

  225. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    I noticed Tim. I noticed.

    Althought it was tough saying so through Darren’s play by play.

  226. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    I noticed Tim. I noticed.
    Althought it was tough saying so through Darren’s play by play.

  227. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Santorum;

    Smacks Gingrich on being grandioso for smacking him over lack of knowhow. Points to Iowa win and beat Newt in New Hampshire.

    He’s steady, solid, will do nothing that people will be ashamed of and he’ll focus on obama. (Bashed Newt and Romney pretty good previously).
    ______________________________________________________
    Newt:

    Explaining his creds advocating suply side economics, balanced bufdged, had House control. we need big ideas to take on big projects.
    ______________________________________________________________
    Santorum respects his big ideas but not on how he’ll execute them. Says was there when Newt was booted from speaker position. No discipline. (Exactly what my view’s been on Newt). Saying something about newt knowing something but did nothing. BAM!!!
    ____________________________________________________________________
    Newt:

    “Each of us writes a selective history as it fits us”. stood up to pary leadership, exactly what Santorum said he would not do. Worked to build up Republican party. (Facturally correct)
    ____________________________________________________________________
    Romney:

    Uses Newt’s own citation of being in Washington since 1977 as to why we need to get him out. Gives Paul his own creds in private medical practice. Needs someone outside of Washington who has ecocomic experience

    Lost what the original quetion was. Newt chimmed in well.
    ___________________________________________________________________
    Newt:

    Went to Ronald Reaan laybook after he became Speaker. Says that Romney did much better under playbook he and others put forth.
    _________________________________________________________________
    Romney:

    I never thought, “oh, thank heavens Washington is there for me”. Good comeback.
    __________________________________________________________________
    Tax return released:

    Newt: An hour ago
    Paul: Doesn’t want his income bee seen compared to Romney’s or Newt’s ( 🙂 )
    Romney: When his tax returns is complete this year. Takes argument back to Obama.
    On last year’s return: He wants ot beat Obama and not get distracted. His taxes are paid and is honest in his dealings.
    Gingrich if enough: Why not release it if nothing [wrong] in there. But people and Romney need to decide.
    Santorum: Get his taxes when he gets home whihc are on his computer. No big deal if Romney doesn’t release his tax returns. (I agree)
    Romney on father’s example of releasing multiple years: one year though open to more. He will not apologize for beingsuccessful. one time release to avoid liberal attacks on him being succesful (“rich”).

    I can live with that.
    _____________________________________________________________________
    America back to work:

    On Apple 500,000 employees in China; 45,00 inUSA

    Santorum: Jobs go overseas cuz America not competative. Government gets in the way. They do nothing. If bring back jobs, no taxes (on profits ?) Obama increased taxes/regulations 2 1/2 times on companies.

    Paul: Consumers have benefitted. Lots of employees with Apple here. China using our dollars to buy our debt. Consumer benefitting w/ cheaper products. $900 saved on a product will help our economy. (Exatamundo!). Says Santorum voted against right to work. We export our money and “soon they’ll quit” and we should be ready.

    Sanotrum: will sign a national right to work bill.
    Paul: Who will you represent?
    Santorum: He’ll sign a *national* right to work bill
    _______________________________________________________________
    SOPA (Huh?)

    Newt: Thinking through the interests of Hollywood. Against using government to advocate the interests of giant companies.

    Romney: nwewt got it just about right. Too threatening to freedom on internet and potentially threaten fastest growing market…the internet. Mistake to give gov’t broad power over intenet. Romney stands for freedom.

    Paul: First to support bill to oppose law. Republicans on wrong side of issue. (He’s right)

    Santorum: Doesn’t support SOPA but it is possible to do something to protect intellectual property. Governemnt should protect this from pirates. Agrees SOPA goes too far. Against ‘anything goes”.
    ______________________________________________________
    BREAKTIME!!!

  228. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Santorum;
    Smacks Gingrich on being grandioso for smacking him over lack of knowhow. Points to Iowa win and beat Newt in New Hampshire.
    He’s steady, solid, will do nothing that people will be ashamed of and he’ll focus on obama. (Bashed Newt and Romney pretty good previously).
    ______________________________________________________
    Newt:
    Explaining his creds advocating suply side economics, balanced bufdged, had House control. we need big ideas to take on big projects.
    ______________________________________________________________
    Santorum respects his big ideas but not on how he’ll execute them. Says was there when Newt was booted from speaker position. No discipline. (Exactly what my view’s been on Newt). Saying something about newt knowing something but did nothing. BAM!!!
    ____________________________________________________________________
    Newt:
    “Each of us writes a selective history as it fits us”. stood up to pary leadership, exactly what Santorum said he would not do. Worked to build up Republican party. (Facturally correct)
    ____________________________________________________________________
    Romney:
    Uses Newt’s own citation of being in Washington since 1977 as to why we need to get him out. Gives Paul his own creds in private medical practice. Needs someone outside of Washington who has ecocomic experience
    Lost what the original quetion was. Newt chimmed in well.
    ___________________________________________________________________
    Newt:
    Went to Ronald Reaan laybook after he became Speaker. Says that Romney did much better under playbook he and others put forth.
    _________________________________________________________________
    Romney:
    I never thought, “oh, thank heavens Washington is there for me”. Good comeback.
    __________________________________________________________________
    Tax return released:
    Newt: An hour ago
    Paul: Doesn’t want his income bee seen compared to Romney’s or Newt’s ( 🙂 )
    Romney: When his tax returns is complete this year. Takes argument back to Obama.
    On last year’s return: He wants ot beat Obama and not get distracted. His taxes are paid and is honest in his dealings.
    Gingrich if enough: Why not release it if nothing [wrong] in there. But people and Romney need to decide.
    Santorum: Get his taxes when he gets home whihc are on his computer. No big deal if Romney doesn’t release his tax returns. (I agree)
    Romney on father’s example of releasing multiple years: one year though open to more. He will not apologize for beingsuccessful. one time release to avoid liberal attacks on him being succesful (“rich”).
    I can live with that.
    _____________________________________________________________________
    America back to work:
    On Apple 500,000 employees in China; 45,00 inUSA
    Santorum: Jobs go overseas cuz America not competative. Government gets in the way. They do nothing. If bring back jobs, no taxes (on profits ?) Obama increased taxes/regulations 2 1/2 times on companies.
    Paul: Consumers have benefitted. Lots of employees with Apple here. China using our dollars to buy our debt. Consumer benefitting w/ cheaper products. $900 saved on a product will help our economy. (Exatamundo!). Says Santorum voted against right to work. We export our money and “soon they’ll quit” and we should be ready.
    Sanotrum: will sign a national right to work bill.
    Paul: Who will you represent?
    Santorum: He’ll sign a *national* right to work bill
    _______________________________________________________________
    SOPA (Huh?)
    Newt: Thinking through the interests of Hollywood. Against using government to advocate the interests of giant companies.
    Romney: nwewt got it just about right. Too threatening to freedom on internet and potentially threaten fastest growing market…the internet. Mistake to give gov’t broad power over intenet. Romney stands for freedom.
    Paul: First to support bill to oppose law. Republicans on wrong side of issue. (He’s right)
    Santorum: Doesn’t support SOPA but it is possible to do something to protect intellectual property. Governemnt should protect this from pirates. Agrees SOPA goes too far. Against ‘anything goes”.
    ______________________________________________________
    BREAKTIME!!!

  229. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    GJT #117;

    I know it’s hard to tell, but this is me giving Darren the silent treatment.

    Huh? 😉

  230. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    GJT #117;

    I know it’s hard to tell, but this is me giving Darren the silent treatment.

    Huh? 😉

  231. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Santorum just took the wrong side on SOPA. That will hurt.

  232. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Santorum just took the wrong side on SOPA. That will hurt.

  233. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    120 Darren says:

    January 19, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    GJT #117;

    I know it’s hard to tell, but this is me giving Darren the silent treatment.

    Huh?

    Well, its the silent treatment.

    But that’s why you went “Huh”.

  234. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    120 Darren says:
    January 19, 2012 at 8:17 pm
    GJT #117;

    I know it’s hard to tell, but this is me giving Darren the silent treatment.

    Huh?

    Well, its the silent treatment.
    But that’s why you went “Huh”.

  235. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Anything to do over if could:

    Newt: Skip certain concultants and be who he is. use internet to create ideas.

    Romney: Get 25 more votes in Iowa. (LOL!) Would like to spend more time talking about Obama. Smacking iobama on government and European hand out state.

    Santorum: Not a thing. Had no money but went around talkng to people.

    Paul: not one thing but continue to do what he always does. Provide a society which allows us to follow own desires. Work harder to deliver a great message.
    ________________________________________________________
    On Amnesty & keeping jobs for Americans:

    Newt: Control border. Nobody trusts gov;t for comprehensive bill (AMEN!!!). Wave restrictions on fence. Move half border partorl to Texas, Arizona, New Mexico. English as official language of gov’t. Easier to get in legally. Easier to deport. Guest worker program. Outsource to Visa or Mastercard. Economic sanction against those who hire illegally. Most will go home on own under his plan. those working, paying bills & has family. advocates WWII style draft bill. Appy if proven family ties, American sponsers you, and has job. no deportation of grandmothers and grandfathers.

    Romney: Straightfoward issue. Fence, border partol to secure, system to give legals ID card and employers to check card. In not checked then said employers get sanctions. Nto round up & deport those here now but not give path to citizenship. coming here illegally no path to permanent citizenship

    Santorum: Son of immigrant. Immigration great & fabric of society. Said Rromney used to
    support path to citizenship. father cried for those who could not come. First thing to do [for immigrants] is to obey our laws. For those who have worked they probably have stolen Social Security or someone’s ID.

    Romney correcting Santorum: Wrote out his view. Those who come illegally could register but have to go back to country to get accepted. We are a pary of legal immigration.

    Paul: No prosecution against individuals who hire illegals cuz it misdirects authority to individual being judge and police. We protect foreign borders but not our own. We need to protect outr own.

    Newt: Exec Order to drop fed goverment lawsuit against states.
    _____________________________________________________________
    On Life:

    Newt’s flier said Romney changed his view & cain said ‘case closed & nobody spoke up so why legit now?

    Newt; Romney became pro-life but Romneycare provided funds for abortions & appointed pro-abortion judges.

    Romney (in response): Not questioned on character and integrity very often. Romneycare has no mention of abortion. Was state Supreme court which decided on abortion funding. Mentions Planned Parenthood on some sort of advisory. 40-50 judges, many were prosecutors, appointed and no litmus test if they were pro-life or not. Not a time to doubt other people’s words. Can count on him as president to seek pro-life policies.

    Santorum: lots know tha if you say “medical care’ and not specify then courts rule t oprovide for abortion. legislators know this. We are not seeking one who checks the boxes tha are pro-life but those who have been out there fighting for life of unborn. Newt on social issues kept the out of Contract for America. Wants social issues back in.

    Romney to Santorum: Commends Santorum. Vetoed embryo testing, pursued abstinence in education. Vetoed after morning pill.

    Newt: Voted with Hyde & 98.6 % record on pro-life. 2X passed bll to end partial birth abortion (2nd time) to overrider Clinton veto.

    Paul: (Chosen after protest for leaving him out). This is a medical issue. morality of country changed & law followed. It’s not the law to change but the morality of people. Gvo’t money can be used for abortion even wen law specifies no.

    Santorum on Paul: Paul has voting record of pro-life at 50%, same as Harry Reid. (ouch!) Right to life a federal issue; not a state issue.

    Paul on Santorum: Constitution does allow states to choose. (He is correct)
    _________________________________________________________________
    BREAK!!!

  236. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Anything to do over if could:
    Newt: Skip certain concultants and be who he is. use internet to create ideas.
    Romney: Get 25 more votes in Iowa. (LOL!) Would like to spend more time talking about Obama. Smacking iobama on government and European hand out state.
    Santorum: Not a thing. Had no money but went around talkng to people.
    Paul: not one thing but continue to do what he always does. Provide a society which allows us to follow own desires. Work harder to deliver a great message.
    ________________________________________________________
    On Amnesty & keeping jobs for Americans:
    Newt: Control border. Nobody trusts gov;t for comprehensive bill (AMEN!!!). Wave restrictions on fence. Move half border partorl to Texas, Arizona, New Mexico. English as official language of gov’t. Easier to get in legally. Easier to deport. Guest worker program. Outsource to Visa or Mastercard. Economic sanction against those who hire illegally. Most will go home on own under his plan. those working, paying bills & has family. advocates WWII style draft bill. Appy if proven family ties, American sponsers you, and has job. no deportation of grandmothers and grandfathers.
    Romney: Straightfoward issue. Fence, border partol to secure, system to give legals ID card and employers to check card. In not checked then said employers get sanctions. Nto round up & deport those here now but not give path to citizenship. coming here illegally no path to permanent citizenship
    Santorum: Son of immigrant. Immigration great & fabric of society. Said Rromney used to
    support path to citizenship. father cried for those who could not come. First thing to do [for immigrants] is to obey our laws. For those who have worked they probably have stolen Social Security or someone’s ID.
    Romney correcting Santorum: Wrote out his view. Those who come illegally could register but have to go back to country to get accepted. We are a pary of legal immigration.
    Paul: No prosecution against individuals who hire illegals cuz it misdirects authority to individual being judge and police. We protect foreign borders but not our own. We need to protect outr own.
    Newt: Exec Order to drop fed goverment lawsuit against states.
    _____________________________________________________________
    On Life:
    Newt’s flier said Romney changed his view & cain said ‘case closed & nobody spoke up so why legit now?
    Newt; Romney became pro-life but Romneycare provided funds for abortions & appointed pro-abortion judges.
    Romney (in response): Not questioned on character and integrity very often. Romneycare has no mention of abortion. Was state Supreme court which decided on abortion funding. Mentions Planned Parenthood on some sort of advisory. 40-50 judges, many were prosecutors, appointed and no litmus test if they were pro-life or not. Not a time to doubt other people’s words. Can count on him as president to seek pro-life policies.
    Santorum: lots know tha if you say “medical care’ and not specify then courts rule t oprovide for abortion. legislators know this. We are not seeking one who checks the boxes tha are pro-life but those who have been out there fighting for life of unborn. Newt on social issues kept the out of Contract for America. Wants social issues back in.
    Romney to Santorum: Commends Santorum. Vetoed embryo testing, pursued abstinence in education. Vetoed after morning pill.
    Newt: Voted with Hyde & 98.6 % record on pro-life. 2X passed bll to end partial birth abortion (2nd time) to overrider Clinton veto.
    Paul: (Chosen after protest for leaving him out). This is a medical issue. morality of country changed & law followed. It’s not the law to change but the morality of people. Gvo’t money can be used for abortion even wen law specifies no.
    Santorum on Paul: Paul has voting record of pro-life at 50%, same as Harry Reid. (ouch!) Right to life a federal issue; not a state issue.
    Paul on Santorum: Constitution does allow states to choose. (He is correct)
    _________________________________________________________________
    BREAK!!!

  237. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Darren thinks nobody here has a TV

  238. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Darren thinks nobody here has a TV

  239. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Gang members arrested after boasting of murders on Facebook

    (Reuters) – Police investigating three murders arrested 43 feuding New York gang members on Thursday based on evidence collected from monitoring what the gang members were saying about the cases on Twitter and Facebook, authorities said.

    Probably gang members who didn’t graduate high school.

  240. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Gang members arrested after boasting of murders on Facebook

    (Reuters) – Police investigating three murders arrested 43 feuding New York gang members on Thursday based on evidence collected from monitoring what the gang members were saying about the cases on Twitter and Facebook, authorities said.

    Probably gang members who didn’t graduate high school.

  241. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    Only wimmins have the ability to give the proper silent treatment. You know, that kind where you know you’re getting it, not sure why but you damn sure know better than to ask.

  242. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    Only wimmins have the ability to give the proper silent treatment. You know, that kind where you know you’re getting it, not sure why but you damn sure know better than to ask.

  243. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Conclusion 9run or embrace Governor Romney):

    Paul: SC people respect freedom. ‘What will you do for state?” Constitution protects private property. Mountain of debt & not talkedabout tonight. Propses $1,000,000,000,000 from buidget “just ot get started”.

    Newt: Thanks CNN & Charleston. imperative that we defeat B. Obama. Most dangerous prez of our time. 2nd term would be disastrous. We also need a principled vistory. Very dramatic & deep change in Washington.

    Romney: Agrees w/ lots of last two said. Founders took deep thought that *Creator* endowes people w/ rights. Nnot state. O channigng economic engine of people making own choice. to entitlement. Never source of American greatness. He wants to fundamentally transform America but what needs to be done is to retore American values which has made it greatest nation on earth.

    Santorum; Agrees but who’s best? Strict conservative & clear contrast w/ Obama is best. He did this for Congress and Senate,. He comes w/ character [& priciples] which voters need. Vote for Santorum.

    DONE!!!

  244. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Conclusion 9run or embrace Governor Romney):
    Paul: SC people respect freedom. ‘What will you do for state?” Constitution protects private property. Mountain of debt & not talkedabout tonight. Propses $1,000,000,000,000 from buidget “just ot get started”.
    Newt: Thanks CNN & Charleston. imperative that we defeat B. Obama. Most dangerous prez of our time. 2nd term would be disastrous. We also need a principled vistory. Very dramatic & deep change in Washington.
    Romney: Agrees w/ lots of last two said. Founders took deep thought that *Creator* endowes people w/ rights. Nnot state. O channigng economic engine of people making own choice. to entitlement. Never source of American greatness. He wants to fundamentally transform America but what needs to be done is to retore American values which has made it greatest nation on earth.
    Santorum; Agrees but who’s best? Strict conservative & clear contrast w/ Obama is best. He did this for Congress and Senate,. He comes w/ character [& priciples] which voters need. Vote for Santorum.
    DONE!!!

  245. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    GJT;

    You know, that kind where you know you’re getting it, not sure why but you damn sure know better than to ask.

    I know the setting. Overall though Mrs. Darren & I communicate a lot and we’ve learned to respect each other’s grounds while eventually opening up to conversation. Overall Mrs. Darren needs to talk when pi**ed and so we do. Even when it’s about me.

    I love that woman.

  246. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    GJT;

    You know, that kind where you know you’re getting it, not sure why but you damn sure know better than to ask.

    I know the setting. Overall though Mrs. Darren & I communicate a lot and we’ve learned to respect each other’s grounds while eventually opening up to conversation. Overall Mrs. Darren needs to talk when pi**ed and so we do. Even when it’s about me.
    I love that woman.

  247. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Did anyone see the debates tonight?

  248. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Did anyone see the debates tonight?

  249. phil Avatar
    phil

    Saw this story from a couple of days ago and all I can say is too bad there wasn’t a snake ban put in place before Hugo Hussein Obumma and his phony birth certificate were imported to the USA.

    http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/17/2592593/us-set-to-approve-python-ban.html

  250. phil Avatar
    phil

    Saw this story from a couple of days ago and all I can say is too bad there wasn’t a snake ban put in place before Hugo Hussein Obumma and his phony birth certificate were imported to the USA.
    http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/17/2592593/us-set-to-approve-python-ban.html

  251. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    126 GJT says:

    January 19, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Only wimmins have the ability to give the proper silent treatment. You know, that kind where you know you’re getting it, not sure why but you damn sure know better than to ask.

    And its real bad when they take holt of the remote and monopolize the TV

  252. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    126 GJT says:
    January 19, 2012 at 8:51 pm
    Only wimmins have the ability to give the proper silent treatment. You know, that kind where you know you’re getting it, not sure why but you damn sure know better than to ask.

    And its real bad when they take holt of the remote and monopolize the TV

  253. Dooood Avatar

    The only silent treatment of any significance here is reflected in the absence of virtually
    any other commenter since Sarge has squatted on this blog and, in his typically rude, crude and inconsiderate manner, begun treating someone else’s site as if it were his own. Most people with any social graces or self-awareness might ask themselves why everyone leaves the room when they show up, but not him.

  254. Texpat Avatar
    Texpat

    The only silent treatment of any significance here is reflected in the absence of virtually
    any other commenter since Sarge has squatted on this blog and, in his typically rude, crude and inconsiderate manner, begun treating someone else’s site as if it were his own. Most people with any social graces or self-awareness might ask themselves why everyone leaves the room when they show up, but not him.

  255. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Laita is lucky to be alive as he was bitten by a black mamba, which is 100 percent fatal. New Scientist reports that Laita received a dry bite where no venom was injected. A doctor at the University of California, San Diego, states in this first aid guide to black mamba bites that dry bites are rare. According to New Scientist, Laita said it happened so fast that he didn’t even see the snake on his leg until he looked at his photographs the next day.

    Lucky I guess. The photos of the sakes are neat. I love the colorations & color contrasts used.

    Photographer Captures Black Mamba Biting Him on Camera…But Doesn‘t Notice ’Til Next Day!

  256. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Laita is lucky to be alive as he was bitten by a black mamba, which is 100 percent fatal. New Scientist reports that Laita received a dry bite where no venom was injected. A doctor at the University of California, San Diego, states in this first aid guide to black mamba bites that dry bites are rare. According to New Scientist, Laita said it happened so fast that he didn’t even see the snake on his leg until he looked at his photographs the next day.

    Lucky I guess. The photos of the sakes are neat. I love the colorations & color contrasts used.
    Photographer Captures Black Mamba Biting Him on Camera…But Doesn‘t Notice ’Til Next Day!

  257. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Darren I know you’re giving me the same silent treatment that Tim is giving you, but that whole debate thing you did was just——wierd.

  258. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Darren I know you’re giving me the same silent treatment that Tim is giving you, but that whole debate thing you did was just——wierd.

  259. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Texpat #132;

    Most people with any social graces or self-awareness might ask themselves why everyone leaves the room when they show up, but not him.

    What really irks me as well is that Sarge has no idea when to shut the _ _ _ _ up. I don’t think the notion that he’s grossly pushing another person’s anger to the point of becoming infuriating. Even if he’s right, he has no sense whatsoever as to when to give another person time to cool down. Alongside Tim’s analogy, he’s the woman who pokes and prods her man until he finally says something to her during a moment when the man (and typical to the male species) needs to sit with his own thought for a spell. I think tonight he’s deliberately advocating a fight.

    Sad and borderline infuriating.

  260. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Texpat #132;

    Most people with any social graces or self-awareness might ask themselves why everyone leaves the room when they show up, but not him.

    What really irks me as well is that Sarge has no idea when to shut the _ _ _ _ up. I don’t think the notion that he’s grossly pushing another person’s anger to the point of becoming infuriating. Even if he’s right, he has no sense whatsoever as to when to give another person time to cool down. Alongside Tim’s analogy, he’s the woman who pokes and prods her man until he finally says something to her during a moment when the man (and typical to the male species) needs to sit with his own thought for a spell. I think tonight he’s deliberately advocating a fight.
    Sad and borderline infuriating.

  261. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #124 Sarge

    Darren thinks nobody here has a TV

    Hey, I have scrolled through sports-score play-by-plays on this very forum. I appreciate Darren summarizing it for us, cuz I sure didn’t have it on my dance card for tonight.

    #127 Darren

    Propses $1,000,000,000,000 from buidget

    What is that, a gorgazillion?

  262. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    #124 Sarge

    Darren thinks nobody here has a TV

    Hey, I have scrolled through sports-score play-by-plays on this very forum. I appreciate Darren summarizing it for us, cuz I sure didn’t have it on my dance card for tonight.
    #127 Darren

    Propses $1,000,000,000,000 from buidget

    What is that, a gorgazillion?

  263. Tedtam Avatar

    I kinda appreciated the debate play-by-play. Maybe I’m the only one without cable, but if’n I had to do something that prevented me from streaming it (and I missed the first hour, it appears), I would have at least had some idea of what was being discussed.

    Thanks for the effort.

  264. Tedtam Avatar

    I kinda appreciated the debate play-by-play. Maybe I’m the only one without cable, but if’n I had to do something that prevented me from streaming it (and I missed the first hour, it appears), I would have at least had some idea of what was being discussed.
    Thanks for the effort.

  265. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    132 Texpat says:

    January 19, 2012 at 9:05 pm

    The only silent treatment of any significance here is reflected in the absence of virtually
    any other commenter since Sarge has squatted on this blog and, in his typically rude, crude and inconsiderate manner, begun treating someone else’s site as if it were his own. Most people with any social graces or self-awareness might ask themselves why everyone leaves the room when they show up, but not him.

    You might want to scroll up a few and watch the debate play by play.

    We’re at 135 comments right now. My squatting hasn’t affected much, excpet a couple of attitudes of a couple of people.

  266. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    132 Texpat says:
    January 19, 2012 at 9:05 pm
    The only silent treatment of any significance here is reflected in the absence of virtually
    any other commenter since Sarge has squatted on this blog and, in his typically rude, crude and inconsiderate manner, begun treating someone else’s site as if it were his own. Most people with any social graces or self-awareness might ask themselves why everyone leaves the room when they show up, but not him.

    You might want to scroll up a few and watch the debate play by play.
    We’re at 135 comments right now. My squatting hasn’t affected much, excpet a couple of attitudes of a couple of people.

  267. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Also Texpat & GJT;

    Just so you an others know, I didn’t blog the “play by play” to avoid anyone here tonight. When I tell someone I will no longer talk to that person tonight, I won’t talk to them. I missed the past couple of debates which I do not regret but I do enjoy hearing the candidates on the issue. I think that combinnig my missing the other debates and the primaries getting so close to South Carolina my enthusaism perked. I enjoyed conveying what the candidates said. No need for insulting me as Sarge did for doing so. there’s times where i like to summarize given speeches and written talks and i’ve been known to have done as much before. So don’t look into this too deeply.

    Sarge, I’m going to break my word and whish you blessings for you and yours.

  268. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Also Texpat & GJT;
    Just so you an others know, I didn’t blog the “play by play” to avoid anyone here tonight. When I tell someone I will no longer talk to that person tonight, I won’t talk to them. I missed the past couple of debates which I do not regret but I do enjoy hearing the candidates on the issue. I think that combinnig my missing the other debates and the primaries getting so close to South Carolina my enthusaism perked. I enjoyed conveying what the candidates said. No need for insulting me as Sarge did for doing so. there’s times where i like to summarize given speeches and written talks and i’ve been known to have done as much before. So don’t look into this too deeply.
    Sarge, I’m going to break my word and whish you blessings for you and yours.

  269. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Sarge, I’m going to break my word and whish you blessings for you and yours.

    Same to you. No harmful wishes on my part. I look forward to the give and take.

  270. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    Sarge, I’m going to break my word and whish you blessings for you and yours.

    Same to you. No harmful wishes on my part. I look forward to the give and take.

  271. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    140 Tedtam says:

    January 19, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    It seems the gubmint is reacting to the SOPA protest yesterday.

    Reflected in the answers given in the debate tonite. Santorum was the only one who gave an answer that folks will be unhappy with.

  272. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    140 Tedtam says:
    January 19, 2012 at 9:23 pm
    It seems the gubmint is reacting to the SOPA protest yesterday.

    Reflected in the answers given in the debate tonite. Santorum was the only one who gave an answer that folks will be unhappy with.

  273. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    mharper #136;

    Hey, I have scrolled through sports-score play-by-plays on this very forum. I appreciate Darren summarizing it for us, cuz I sure didn’t have it on my dance card for tonight.

    Thanks.

    Propses $1,000,000,000,000 from buidget

    Isn’t that a trillion?

  274. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    mharper #136;

    Hey, I have scrolled through sports-score play-by-plays on this very forum. I appreciate Darren summarizing it for us, cuz I sure didn’t have it on my dance card for tonight.

    Thanks.

    Propses $1,000,000,000,000 from buidget

    Isn’t that a trillion?

  275. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Tedtam #137;

    I kinda appreciated the debate play-by-play. Maybe I’m the only one without cable, but if’n I had to do something that prevented me from streaming it (and I missed the first hour, it appears), I would have at least had some idea of what was being discussed.

    Thanks for the effort.

    Thank you and you’re entirely welcome. Overall the debate was good. Very good points were advocated tonight.

  276. Darren Avatar
    Darren

    Tedtam #137;

    I kinda appreciated the debate play-by-play. Maybe I’m the only one without cable, but if’n I had to do something that prevented me from streaming it (and I missed the first hour, it appears), I would have at least had some idea of what was being discussed.
    Thanks for the effort.

    Thank you and you’re entirely welcome. Overall the debate was good. Very good points were advocated tonight.

  277. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    What is it with you men, I swear some of you are on the rag half the time. Chill. Read and reply as you wish, skip over what you are not interested in — but for cripe sake, stop subjecting the rest of us to all these petty, venomous squabbles.

    I now return this venue to its rightful owner, Mr Blog Monkey.

  278. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    What is it with you men, I swear some of you are on the rag half the time. Chill. Read and reply as you wish, skip over what you are not interested in — but for cripe sake, stop subjecting the rest of us to all these petty, venomous squabbles.
    I now return this venue to its rightful owner, Mr Blog Monkey.

  279. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    BTW, TT

    I shut off the cable a while back as well. I was able to listen to the debate on a radio station out of Jacksonville, FL.

  280. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    BTW, TT
    I shut off the cable a while back as well. I was able to listen to the debate on a radio station out of Jacksonville, FL.

  281. shamaal Avatar
    shamaal

    All that’s missing from these debates are vuvuzelas

  282. shamaal Avatar
    shamaal

    All that’s missing from these debates are vuvuzelas

  283. Katfish Avatar

    Hey, I have scrolled through sports-score play-by-plays on this very forum.

    It wasn’t play-by-play.

    I can’t type that fast on an iPhone.

    It was more a highlights commentary.

  284. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    Hey, I have scrolled through sports-score play-by-plays on this very forum.

    It wasn’t play-by-play.
    I can’t type that fast on an iPhone.
    It was more a highlights commentary.

  285. Katfish Avatar

    All that’s missing from these debates are vuvuzelas

    And a point.

  286. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    All that’s missing from these debates are vuvuzelas

    And a point.

  287. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    I was able to listen to the debate on a radio station

    That’s no fun, you can’t see them giving each other the indian sign or thumbs in their ears wiggling their fingers.

  288. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    I was able to listen to the debate on a radio station

    That’s no fun, you can’t see them giving each other the indian sign or thumbs in their ears wiggling their fingers.

  289. Katfish Avatar

    indian sign?

    Is that the alternative “you’re number one”?

  290. wagonburner Avatar
    wagonburner

    indian sign?
    Is that the alternative “you’re number one”?

  291. gtotracker Avatar
    gtotracker

    Sarge has never denied being a Yankee. One of the few of that breed I’ll capitalize the ‘Y’ with. They are just wired that way.

    The debate opened with a cheap shot at Newt, he nuked the moderator and pretty much owned the event after that.

    Romney floundered big time when he squished around how insurance providers would still be regulated. No denial of pre-existing conditions unless this or that. Still another big government regulator.

    Santorum tried and did well to a point. He just did not come across with the passion and fervor as Newt and Mitt.

    Ron Paul seemed pretty reigned in. I liked the round where the moderator skipped him on abortion and the audience called the moderator down on that. I still think he is the only one who can shake up the system. The rest are only a matter of how fast government grows.

  292. gtotracker Avatar
    gtotracker

    Sarge has never denied being a Yankee. One of the few of that breed I’ll capitalize the ‘Y’ with. They are just wired that way.
    The debate opened with a cheap shot at Newt, he nuked the moderator and pretty much owned the event after that.
    Romney floundered big time when he squished around how insurance providers would still be regulated. No denial of pre-existing conditions unless this or that. Still another big government regulator.
    Santorum tried and did well to a point. He just did not come across with the passion and fervor as Newt and Mitt.
    Ron Paul seemed pretty reigned in. I liked the round where the moderator skipped him on abortion and the audience called the moderator down on that. I still think he is the only one who can shake up the system. The rest are only a matter of how fast government grows.

  293. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    a hex or jinx
    chiefly in the phrase have (or put) the Indian sign on

    Is this a racist phrase?

  294. mharper42 Avatar
    mharper42

    a hex or jinx
    chiefly in the phrase have (or put) the Indian sign on

    Is this a racist phrase?

  295. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    That’s no fun, you can’t see them giving each other the indian sign or thumbs in their ears wiggling their fingers.

    Nah–

    Theater of the mindis muuuuch better.

    I can still see the red mark on John King’s face that Newt’s little slappy-poo gave him.

    Sarge has never denied being a Yankee. One of the few of that breed I’ll capitalize the ‘Y’ with. They are just wired that way.

    I’ll plead guilty. Too many people take too much of this personally.

  296. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    That’s no fun, you can’t see them giving each other the indian sign or thumbs in their ears wiggling their fingers.

    Nah–
    Theater of the mindis muuuuch better.
    I can still see the red mark on John King’s face that Newt’s little slappy-poo gave him.

    Sarge has never denied being a Yankee. One of the few of that breed I’ll capitalize the ‘Y’ with. They are just wired that way.

    I’ll plead guilty. Too many people take too much of this personally.

  297. shamaal Avatar
    shamaal

    Herman Cain will deliver the Tea Party Express response to President Obama’s State of the Union address.

    Americans want straight talk and honest solutions, and Herman Cain will deliver a pro-growth message strongly and clearly,” Russo added.

  298. shamaal Avatar
    shamaal

    Herman Cain will deliver the Tea Party Express response to President Obama’s State of the Union address.

    Americans want straight talk and honest solutions, and Herman Cain will deliver a pro-growth message strongly and clearly,” Russo added.

  299. phil Avatar
    phil

    The toughest question Hugo Hussein Obumma has been asked to date.

    “If you were a superhero and you could have one super power, what would it be?”

    http://newsbusters.org/blogs/scott-whitlock/2011/12/23/barbara-walters-slobbering-interview-obama-what-super-power-do-you-w

  300. phil Avatar
    phil

    The toughest question Hugo Hussein Obumma has been asked to date.
    “If you were a superhero and you could have one super power, what would it be?”
    http://newsbusters.org/blogs/scott-whitlock/2011/12/23/barbara-walters-slobbering-interview-obama-what-super-power-do-you-w

  301. Southern Tragedy Avatar
    Southern Tragedy

    indian sign?

    Is that the alternative “you’re number one”?

    ‘Giving the Indian sign’ was what I remembered we called it. Googling affirmed it but not such a suprise, the sign means some kinda sex thing now.

  302. GJT Avatar
    GJT

    indian sign?
    Is that the alternative “you’re number one”?

    ‘Giving the Indian sign’ was what I remembered we called it. Googling affirmed it but not such a suprise, the sign means some kinda sex thing now.

  303. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    ‘Giving the Indian sign’ was what I remembered we called it. Googling affirmed it but not such a suprise, the sign means some kinda sex thing now.

    Recently we passed the anniversary of the capture of the USS PUEBLO by the Norks. During thier early confinement, crew members would give the Indian sign to their guards behind thier backs. A guard caught them doing it, but had never seen the gesture before. The crewmembers told him it was the “Hawaiian good luck sign”, a guesture common in the US Navy to wish fair weather and good sailing to those who received it. The Norks bought the explanation. Thats why in nearly every picture of the crew there is one or more of the crew giving the sign.

    The practice led to training for pilots and crews on missions where capture might be possible in the giving of coded hand signals to give in the event that captors attempt to use photographs as propaganda.

    Eventually, the Norks discovered the truth and there were severt and painful beatings.

  304. Sarge Avatar
    Sarge

    ‘Giving the Indian sign’ was what I remembered we called it. Googling affirmed it but not such a suprise, the sign means some kinda sex thing now.

    Recently we passed the anniversary of the capture of the USS PUEBLO by the Norks. During thier early confinement, crew members would give the Indian sign to their guards behind thier backs. A guard caught them doing it, but had never seen the gesture before. The crewmembers told him it was the “Hawaiian good luck sign”, a guesture common in the US Navy to wish fair weather and good sailing to those who received it. The Norks bought the explanation. Thats why in nearly every picture of the crew there is one or more of the crew giving the sign.
    The practice led to training for pilots and crews on missions where capture might be possible in the giving of coded hand signals to give in the event that captors attempt to use photographs as propaganda.
    Eventually, the Norks discovered the truth and there were severt and painful beatings.

  305. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    I hope the bar is raised tomorrow and the focus is on cat feces rather than cat barf.
    Out.

  306. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    I hope the bar is raised tomorrow and the focus is on cat feces rather than cat barf.
    Out.

  307. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Nevermind.
    Lets really raise the bar and focus on shipwrecks

  308. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Nevermind.
    Lets really raise the bar and focus on shipwrecks

  309. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Like the man said….
    Every blog eventually becomes a cat blog.

  310. Shannon Avatar
    Shannon

    Like the man said….
    Every blog eventually becomes a cat blog.

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