1 | Vicious Babushka Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:18:33pm |
NOT A FAKE QUOTE
Reagan on how to impose statism… #tcot #ccot #tlot #ocra #teaparty #sgp #icon #lnyhbt @fingersflying @tjholthaus pic.twitter.com/Hfo0lPdpgl— Darrell Moncus (@DarrellMoncus) October 25, 2013
3 | Bubblehead II Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:19:21pm |
Is this a good thing or a bad thing for Jon to do?
4 | Justanotherhuman Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:20:03pm |
It’s a packed house at Faneuil Hall as crowd awaits President Obama.
5 | Lidane Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:20:31pm |
Family Research Council suggests universal preschool will turn America into the Soviet Union http://t.co/gvWkSrWk43— Right Wing Watch (@RightWingWatch) October 30, 2013
6 | Kragar Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:21:48pm |
Blitzered: verb: The act of rendering down any topic under discussion to good or bad
7 | aagcobb Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:23:36pm |
Who will be captain of America’s newest, most futuristic looking naval vessel? Captain James Kirk, of course.
9 | Justanotherhuman Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:25:55pm |
re: #2 Witches BaBOOshka
POSSIBALY CAN’T OFFORD IT.
Is it possible they are becoming even more ignorant and illiterate?
10 | CriticalDragon1177 Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:26:30pm |
Charles Johnson
Saw that last night. It was hilarious!
11 | Kragar Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:27:14pm |
12 | ObserverArt Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:27:30pm |
Woohooooo!
Got new ATT U-vers internet connection, first test of the ‘net with it. Lots faster. Me like a lot. Amazing what they can do with thin copper wire.
Looks as if Kathleen Sebelius got through the hearing fairly well today. I haven’t dug into the previous big thread. I imagine there is much discussion there, so off to check out some of what’s being said by lizards.
13 | Kragar Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:28:01pm |
I propose replacing the plus/minus karma system with GOOD/BAD.
14 | klys Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:28:36pm |
re: #12 ObserverArt
Woohooooo!
Got new ATT U-vers internet connection, first test of the ‘net with it. Lots faster. Me like a lot. Amazing what they can do with thin copper wire.
Looks as if Kathleen Sebelius got through the hearing fairly well today. I haven’t dug into the previous big thread. I imagine there is much discussion there, so off to check out some of what’s being said by lizards.
The key takeaway from the Lizard discussion is that a 1200 baud modem was much better than a 300 baud, and RAM prices used to be of the devil.
15 | Bulworth Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:29:06pm |
16 | Targetpractice Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:29:33pm |
re: #13 Kragar
I propose replacing the plus/minus karma system with GOOD/BAD.
Will there be an option for “UGLY”?
17 | Ian G. Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:29:54pm |
re: #5 Lidane
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Am I the only one who thinks fear of the Soviet Union automatically makes you a pathetic dinosaur who is still lost in 1955? Hey, why not say that universal pre-K will make us susceptible to invasion by the Ottoman Turks?
18 | Kragar Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:30:04pm |
19 | HappyWarrior Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:30:05pm |
re: #5 Lidane
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Kooky even for the FRC. Great job FRC, you’ve outdone yourselves in terms of stupidity and hyperbole.
20 | klys Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:30:43pm |
re: #16 Targetpractice
Will there be an option for “UGLY”?
I’d prefer an “UNDECIDED” option, with a picture of Romney for the button.
21 | HappyWarrior Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:30:50pm |
re: #17 Ian G.
Am I the only one who thinks fear of the Soviet Union automatically makes you a pathetic dinosaur who is still lost in 1955? Hey, why not say that universal pre-K will make us susceptible to invasion by the Ottoman Turks?
No, not at all. I especially get a kick when Republican politicians like Romney and McCain talk about Russia as if Russia is still a Soviet Republic. Psst guys the Cold War ended years ago.
22 | CriticalDragon1177 Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:30:55pm |
re: #5 Lidane
The irony is that people like that have more in common with the thugs who ran the Soviet Union than the realize.
23 | HappyWarrior Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:31:12pm |
re: #1 Witches BaBOOshka
NOT A FAKE QUOTE
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Wasn’t he just a delightful ray of sunshine.//
24 | erik_t Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:31:41pm |
re: #21 HappyWarrior
No, not at all. I especially get a kick when Republican politicians like Romney and McCain talk about Russia as if Russia is still a Soviet Republic. Psst guys the Cold War ended years ago.
Most of those who would actually fight a Hot War with Russia were not yet born when the Cold War ended.
26 | Kragar Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:31:43pm |
re: #17 Ian G.
Am I the only one who thinks fear of the Soviet Union automatically makes you a pathetic dinosaur who is still lost in 1955? Hey, why not say that universal pre-K will make us susceptible to invasion by the Ottoman Turks?
Universal preschool and healthcare will make us appear weak to the Parthian Empire.
27 | HappyWarrior Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:31:49pm |
re: #22 CriticalDragon1177
The irony is that people like that have more in common with the thugs who ran the Soviet Union than the realize.
They share the homophobia and sexism that’s for sure. Tony Perkins would be in violent agreement with Stalin on abortion, gay rights, and a woman’s place.
28 | HappyWarrior Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:32:11pm |
re: #24 erik_t
Most of those who would actually fight a Hot War with Russia were not yet born when the Cold War ended.
Or like me and in pre-school.
29 | klys Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:32:52pm |
re: #27 HappyWarrior
They share the homophobia and sexism that’s for sure. Tony Perkins would be in violent agreement with Stalin on abortion, gay rights, and a woman’s place.
Key word, of course, being violent, since they would probably be fine with taking violent steps to make sure things stay that way.
30 | Justanotherhuman Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:33:05pm |
This is really terrific.
Banksy Nazi picture auctioned off for New York charity
New York (United States) (AFP) - British artist Banksy has donated a “vandalized” oil painting to a New York thrift shop to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for HIV patients and the homeless.
“It is the latest stunt in the graffiti superstar’s month-long pop up exhibition on the streets of the US city which has fascinated hipsters and enraged critics.
(snip)
“Bids opened at $74,000 and have already risen to at least $220,200 with some expecting them to reach $1 million on the website biddingforgood.com by the time the auction closes Thursday evening.”
31 | Mattand Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:34:34pm |
Speaking of CNN:
Blitzer Calls Out Gingrich On Sebelius ‘Nixon’ Comment
The sad thing is, the only reason this is newsworthy is because a CNN anchor actually called out a conservative on something stupid they said. Rather than the usual MO of pretending it never happened.
32 | HappyWarrior Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:36:02pm |
re: #31 Mattand
Speaking of CNN:
Blitzer Calls Out Gingrich On Sebelius ‘Nixon’ Comment
The sad thing is, the only reason this is newsworthy is because a CNN anchor actually called out a conservative on something stupid they said. Rather than the usual MO of pretending it never happened.
You gotta to love how they now make Nixon a pejorative even after years of saying that Watergate wasn’t a big deal.
33 | Bubblehead II Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:36:06pm |
re: #12 ObserverArt
Woohooooo!
Got new ATT U-vers internet connection, first test of the ‘net with it. Lots faster. Me like a lot. Amazing what they can do with thin copper wire.
Looks as if Kathleen Sebelius got through the hearing fairly well today. I haven’t dug into the previous big thread. I imagine there is much discussion there, so off to check out some of what’s being said by lizards.
Waiting for them to complete the fiber optic installation in my neighborhood. Should be interesting to see what sort of speeds will be available (and how much equipment will cost)
35 | ObserverArt Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:37:27pm |
Already I see Dark Falcon went to default setting in the last thread. Shocking I tell you. Absolutely shocking.
36 | AlexRogan Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:38:18pm |
re: #13 Kragar
I propose replacing the plus/minus karma system with GOOD/BAD.
The Roman thumbs down/thumbs up system.
37 | Mattand Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:39:07pm |
38 | Feline Fearless Leader Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:39:53pm |
re: #20 klys
I’d prefer an “UNDECIDED” option, with a picture of Romney for the button.
How about a “Good for McCain” button?
39 | Kragar Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:40:31pm |
‘Cat pee smell’ forces Dell to replace thousands of new laptops
Dell computer company agreed to issue replacement vouchers to thousands of customers who complained about a powerful smell of cat urine emanating from new Latitude E6430u laptops. According to the Guardian, customers in multiple countries complained about the odor, which Dell blamed on “a manufacturing process that has now been changed.”
40 | klys Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:40:36pm |
re: #38 Feline Fearless Leader
How about a “Good for McCain” button?
I sort of figured Romney would cover all the bases, being for every position, you know.
41 | erik_t Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:40:39pm |
re: #38 Feline Fearless Leader
How about a “Good for McCain” button?
Once Romney’s button takes the lead in the polls, I don’t think it’s going to give it up.
42 | Justanotherhuman Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:41:45pm |
Oh, go fuck yourself, Lindsey.
U.S. senator vows to block Yellen, Johnson nominations
(Reuters) - A senior Republican U.S. senator vowed on Wednesday to block confirmation of President Barack Obama’s nominees to head the Federal Reserve and the Department of Homeland Security if the administration does not provide more information about the 2012 attack on U.S. diplomatic facilities in Benghazi, Libya.
“Senator Lindsey Graham said he would put a hold on the nomination of Janet Yellen to head the Fed and Jeh Johnson to take the homeland security post as a last resort after trying repeatedly to get more information on the Benghazi matter.
“That is the only leverage we have,” the South Carolina Republican told a news conference.”
44 | HappyWarrior Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:42:09pm |
re: #41 erik_t
Once Romney’s button takes the lead in the polls, I don’t think it’s going to give it up.
Just wait until he starts using his wife, then we’ll see the real Mitt who’s even more unlikable than the one he’s introduced us to.
45 | HappyWarrior Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:43:28pm |
re: #42 Justanotherhuman
Oh, go fuck yourself, Lindsey.
U.S. senator vows to block Yellen, Johnson nominations
(Reuters) - A senior Republican U.S. senator vowed on Wednesday to block confirmation of President Barack Obama’s nominees to head the Federal Reserve and the Department of Homeland Security if the administration does not provide more information about the 2012 attack on U.S. diplomatic facilities in Benghazi, Libya.
“Senator Lindsey Graham said he would put a hold on the nomination of Janet Yellen to head the Fed and Jeh Johnson to take the homeland security post as a last resort after trying repeatedly to get more information on the Benghazi matter.
“That is the only leverage we have,” the South Carolina Republican told a news conference.”
That my friend is the work of a man who knows he has to go ultra firebagger or else lose renomination.
46 | Kragar Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:44:14pm |
re: #42 Justanotherhuman
“When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff.”
- Marcus Tullius Cicero
47 | Feline Fearless Leader Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:45:11pm |
re: #43 Backwoods_Sleuth
My backyard today:
Autumn colors here in Philly today are Grey, Gray, and off-Grey. More than we usually see.
//
48 | Mattand Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:47:02pm |
Jesus Christ, this is the current 240 px headline at CNN right now:
While Sebelius gets grilled, ‘the system is down’
Swear to God, they must have had an editorial meeting right after the shutdown and said, “Okay, now we go after the Democrats, because that would only be fair.”
The ACA problems need to be discussed, but FFS, isn’t there way to do it other than channeling William Randolph Hearst?
I’d also love to see how they reported the Medicare Part D rollout that got bolloxed up. There probably wasn’t half of the “OMZG it’s a disaster!” that they’re doing with the ACA…
49 | Backwoods_Sleuth Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:47:26pm |
re: #47 Feline Fearless Leader
Autumn colors here in Philly today are Grey, Gray, and off-Grey. More than we usually see.
//
{{hugs}}
I was hoping we’d see color before all the leaves disappeared…
50 | ObserverArt Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:47:52pm |
re: #33 Bubblehead II
Waiting for them to complete the fiber optic installation in my neighborhood. Should be interesting to see what sort of speeds will be available (and how much equipment will cost)
They gave me a good deal. Since I was one of their DSL users, they waived all fees, gave me the new modem, which also WiFis my house. $39.95 a month for the Max Package which is 12mbps.
I would have liked to go to the 18 or 24mdps systems, but I have to watch my budget since I am transitioning from full time job, which ended a year ago to freelancer. I also turned off my old hard wired phone and am moving to a newer 4g smartphone. I figured being out trying to get work a smartphone would be more important than a hard-wired phone if I had to cut one or the other. Also hacked back my TV package…and hope to get signed up to new Healthcare later today or first thing in the morning. That will be an ACA qualified policy at $45 less a month.
51 | aagcobb Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:47:55pm |
re: #43 Backwoods_Sleuth
My backyard today:
I use to have an office with a view of the hills over the Kentucky River, which were beautiful In the Fall. For the last 17 years, my offices have been in basements with no windows.
52 | Mattand Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:48:33pm |
re: #47 Feline Fearless Leader
Autumn colors here in Philly today are Grey, Gray, and off-Grey. More than we usually see.
//
I’ve still got quite a bit of green in the backyard. Seems to go later and later every year.
53 | Kragar Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:49:24pm |
“Thanks for you & your progressive sheep friends for giving us the commie muslim rascist we have in the whitehouse.” http://t.co/qiLHIlWXK6— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) October 30, 2013
54 | klys Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:50:01pm |
re: #50 ObserverArt
They gave me a good deal. Since I was one of their DSL users, they waived all fees, gave me the new modem, which also WiFis my house. $39.95 a month for the Max Package which is 12mbps.
I would have liked to go to the 18 or 24mdps systems, but I have to watch my budget since I am transitioning from full time job, which ended a year ago to freelancer. I also turned off my old hard wired phone and am moving to a newer 4g smartphone. I figured being out trying to get work a smartphone would be more important than a hard-wired phone if I had to cut one or the other. Also hacked back my TV package…and hope to get signed up to new Healthcare later today or first thing in the morning. That will be an ACA qualified policy at $45 less a month.
HOORAY HEALTH INSURANCE.
55 | Lidane Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:50:35pm |
News: GOP Rep David Valadao has officially become 3rd R to sign on w/Dem immig reform proposal, I'm told: http://t.co/pOQsUDaNTr— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) October 30, 2013
56 | aagcobb Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:51:24pm |
re: #53 Kragar
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As I pointed out below, the President must be the worst Marxist ever, because the stock market during his administration has now made a larger percentage gain that it did during the entire eight years of the Reagan Administration, making capitalists filthy rich.
57 | HappyWarrior Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:52:04pm |
re: #53 Kragar
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Hey look another idiot who thinks that socialists don’t believe in hard work or incapable of it themselves.
58 | Justanotherhuman Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:52:05pm |
Not to be outdone, Gellman is still at it.
NSA infiltrates links to Yahoo, Google data centers worldwide, Snowden documents say
“The National Security Agency has secretly broken into the main communications links that connect Yahoo and Google data centers around the world, according to documents obtained from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden and interviews with knowledgeable officials.
“By tapping those links, the agency has positioned itself to collect at will from among hundreds of millions of user accounts, many of them belonging to Americans. The NSA does not keep everything it collects, but it keeps a lot.
(snip)
“The NSA’s principal tool to exploit the data links is a project called MUSCULAR, operated jointly with the agency’s British counterpart, GCHQ. From undisclosed interception points, the NSA and GCHQ are copying entire data flows across fiber-optic cables that carry information between the data centers of the Silicon Valley giants.”
59 | Feline Fearless Leader Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:52:15pm |
re: #52 Mattand
I’ve still got quite a bit of green in the backyard. Seems to go later and later every year.
I’ve still got green indoors since the windowsill herb garden is still going pretty well other than the cilantro. The latter went a while ago, but I have kept it around until I am done harvesting the corriandor.
60 | ObserverArt Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:53:34pm |
re: #43 Backwoods_Sleuth
My backyard today:
Nice. We don’t seem to have as good a season around central Ohio. I don’t know if it was too dry mid summer, or what. Not as colorful as it can be.
61 | Lidane Wed, Oct 30, 2013 12:58:16pm |
Just 23% of Republicans say it'd be good to have more women in Congress vs. 60% of Dems. http://t.co/yLsa7pl0IU— Alex Seitz-Wald (@aseitzwald) October 30, 2013
62 | aagcobb Wed, Oct 30, 2013 1:00:13pm |
re: #61 Lidane
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63 | Bubblehead II Wed, Oct 30, 2013 1:01:52pm |
re: #50 ObserverArt
They gave me a good deal. Since I was one of their DSL users, they waived all fees, gave me the new modem, which also WiFis my house. $39.95 a month for the Max Package which is 12mbps.
I would have liked to go to the 18 or 24mdps systems, but I have to watch my budget since I am transitioning from full time job, which ended a year ago to freelancer. I also turned off my old hard wired phone and am moving to a newer 4g smartphone. I figured being out trying to get work a smartphone would be more important than a hard-wired phone if I had to cut one or the other. Also hacked back my TV package…and hope to get signed up to new Healthcare later today or first thing in the morning. That will be an ACA qualified policy at $45 less a month.
We’re with Century Link and they are also offering up to 40gbps download speeds. If we upgrade to F/O will probably drop the landline and go with only our cells. Hell, about the only people who call it anyway are telemarketers.
64 | leftynyc Wed, Oct 30, 2013 1:04:35pm |
re: #61 Lidane
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I swear this is true - not 5 minutes ago our male CFO just said to me that we need a woman President.
65 | Dr Lizardo Wed, Oct 30, 2013 1:09:31pm |
re: #26 Kragar
Universal preschool and healthcare will make us appear weak to the Parthian Empire.
The Hittite Empire will be the end of us!!
66 | Sol Berdinowitz Wed, Oct 30, 2013 1:30:34pm |
re: #16 Targetpractice
Will there be an option for “UGLY”?
Charles should offer a Turbo Upding option, say once a week…that one deserves dozens…
67 | sagehen Wed, Oct 30, 2013 1:35:26pm |
re: #7 aagcobb
Who will be captain of America’s newest, most futuristic looking naval vessel? Captain James Kirk, of course.
If he graduated the academy in 1990, he was probably born in 1968.
His parents knew exactly what they were doing giving him that name. (sadly, his middle name is not Tiberias.)