Study: Drinking shrinks the brain
While a certain amount of brain shrinkage is normal with age, greater amounts in some parts of the brain have been linked to dementia.
I think this explains Smiff in a nutshell. K-Mad too. And why I'm the only sane person on dis blog.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Smiff in Da City Dat Works (update)
Ok, you've had time to make plans and to get out of town. If you're still going to be around Thurs-Tues, you only have yourself to blame. And Fung must have had too many Sprites to have me crash at his place (his fault for having an extra room). First things first, who can pick up Smiff at Midway on Thursday night and deliver him to the Fungster? My flight gets in at 10:15pm on Southwest. Hey, take Friday off and we can head straight to the bars.
Stuff to do (mostly eating and drinking):
Hop Leaf - probably Sat. night - K-Mad, Mary is in town, right?
Tre Kroner - weekend breakfast
The Edgewater
The Candlelite
a movie - Fung mentioned W, but i dunno if i can spend $10 and 2+ hours on that moron
or something at The Music Box?
Purdue vs. the Cats? could happen. i assume there will be plenty of seats available.
watching the Bears lose on Sunday, though will Smiff still have Orton in his lineup?
a meeting of the LoC Executive Board...at a bar
[insert own joke here]
Decker gonna be around by any chance? Also, someone tell Skilly not to make it too cold. I no longer have a winter coat, and don't want to buy one eider. It looks like "seasonable" temps through Sunday, but then again this is a Skilly forecast so anything can happen...
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Stuff to do (mostly eating and drinking):
Hop Leaf - probably Sat. night - K-Mad, Mary is in town, right?
Tre Kroner - weekend breakfast
The Edgewater
The Candlelite
a movie - Fung mentioned W, but i dunno if i can spend $10 and 2+ hours on that moron
or something at The Music Box?
Purdue vs. the Cats? could happen. i assume there will be plenty of seats available.
watching the Bears lose on Sunday, though will Smiff still have Orton in his lineup?
a meeting of the LoC Executive Board...at a bar
[insert own joke here]
Decker gonna be around by any chance? Also, someone tell Skilly not to make it too cold. I no longer have a winter coat, and don't want to buy one eider. It looks like "seasonable" temps through Sunday, but then again this is a Skilly forecast so anything can happen...
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if you needed further evidence John McCain is totally FULL@$#!T
John McCain, Make-Believe Maverick
Beneath John McCain's carefully constructed image as an incorruptible war hero lies a cynical opportunist with a record of reckless behavior and dishonesty. By Tim Dickinson
Beneath John McCain's carefully constructed image as an incorruptible war hero lies a cynical opportunist with a record of reckless behavior and dishonesty. By Tim Dickinson
In its broad strokes, McCain's life story is oddly similar to that of the current occupant of the White House. John Sidney McCain III and George Walker Bush both represent the third generation of American dynasties. Both were born into positions of privilege against which they rebelled into mediocrity. Both developed an uncanny social intelligence that allowed them to skate by with a minimum of mental exertion. Both struggled with booze and loutish behavior. At each step, with the aid of their fathers' powerful friends, both failed upward. And both shed their skins as Episcopalian members of the Washington elite to build political careers as self-styled, ranch-inhabiting Westerners who pray to Jesus in their wives' evangelical churches.
In one vital respect, however, the comparison is deeply unfair to the current president: George W. Bush was a much better pilot.
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liberal media running with LoC 'squirrel brains' meme
Ready to eat squirrel soup?
The couple would catch wild hogs, feed them corn for a year and eat them once the wild taste was out of the scavenging animals. They also took advantage of available squirrel meat, a common food in the South at that time.
"It was a uniquely disgusting thing ... to see my grandfather take a stewed, skinned squirrel's head, smack the skull's dome with a heavy silver tablespoon, and dine on the brains," LeBlanc (French phokk?) said.
Meme is one of those words you only hear in the liberal (French phokk) media, by the way. See also: underscore, robust.
The couple would catch wild hogs, feed them corn for a year and eat them once the wild taste was out of the scavenging animals. They also took advantage of available squirrel meat, a common food in the South at that time.
"It was a uniquely disgusting thing ... to see my grandfather take a stewed, skinned squirrel's head, smack the skull's dome with a heavy silver tablespoon, and dine on the brains," LeBlanc (French phokk?) said.
Meme is one of those words you only hear in the liberal (French phokk) media, by the way. See also: underscore, robust.
today's fuzzy math fact
62,040,610 doorknobs, at an average width of 2 and a half inches across, laid side-by-side, would stretch approximately 2448 miles, or roughly the distance from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA, in case you are trying to visualize it.
Don't we ever learn?
Predators could be superweed fix
A superweed spreading throughout the UK could be brought under control by introducing plant-eating predators from Japan, scientists believe.
Oh yeah. Dis has absolutely no phokking chance of backfiring like so many times before. Nuttin 2 see here. Keep moving.
A superweed spreading throughout the UK could be brought under control by introducing plant-eating predators from Japan, scientists believe.
Oh yeah. Dis has absolutely no phokking chance of backfiring like so many times before. Nuttin 2 see here. Keep moving.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
He'll whip that one's you-know-what
COMMUNIST COUNTRY, Va. (AP) -- Republican John McCain vowed Sunday to "whip" Democratic rival Barack Obama's "you-know-what" when the two presidential candidates meet Wednesday in their final televised debate.
McCain made that pledge as top advisers said he is weighing new economic proposals to help the nation weather the financial crisis. The Arizona senator refused to answer a reporter's question Sunday about what plans he might be considering.
McCain made that pledge as top advisers said he is weighing new economic proposals to help the nation weather the financial crisis. The Arizona senator refused to answer a reporter's question Sunday about what plans he might be considering.
at least they didn't include his middle name
TROY, NY - Oops!
Officials at an upstate elections board were red-faced yesterday after mailing hundreds of absentee ballots offering "Barack Osama" as the Democratic choice for president.
The Rensselaer County Board of Elections recalled 300 ballots that erroneously featured the al Qaeda leader's name.
"The error was not deliberate, and the Board of Elections is continuing to fairly manage the upcoming general election in a bipartisan and cooperative manner," Republican Larry Bugbee and Democratic Edward McDonough said.
Bugbee said the ballot had slipped through despite three different proofreaders, according to the Albany Times Union.
Officials at an upstate elections board were red-faced yesterday after mailing hundreds of absentee ballots offering "Barack Osama" as the Democratic choice for president.
The Rensselaer County Board of Elections recalled 300 ballots that erroneously featured the al Qaeda leader's name.
"The error was not deliberate, and the Board of Elections is continuing to fairly manage the upcoming general election in a bipartisan and cooperative manner," Republican Larry Bugbee and Democratic Edward McDonough said.
Bugbee said the ballot had slipped through despite three different proofreaders, according to the Albany Times Union.
More Colts chat
(3:51:22 PM) briggs: the announcers have talked a lot about marvin [harrison]
(3:51:35 PM) briggs: and not a word about the new civil suit that accuses him of having shot a guy
(3:51:47 PM) briggs: if this were an NBA game
(3:52:05 PM) briggs: that'd be all they'd talk about
(3:52:10 PM) briggs: it wouldn't matter if he had 30 points
(3:52:46 PM) fungster: dat's because Marvin is Obama
(3:52:54 PM) fungster: NBA players - thug life
(3:53:06 PM) briggs: haha
(3:51:35 PM) briggs: and not a word about the new civil suit that accuses him of having shot a guy
(3:51:47 PM) briggs: if this were an NBA game
(3:52:05 PM) briggs: that'd be all they'd talk about
(3:52:10 PM) briggs: it wouldn't matter if he had 30 points
(3:52:46 PM) fungster: dat's because Marvin is Obama
(3:52:54 PM) fungster: NBA players - thug life
(3:53:06 PM) briggs: haha
I'm not sure this means anything as Philly fans have booed Santa Claus, Mike Schmidt, babies, grandmothers, people in wheelchairs, Ben Franklin etc.
Palin Booed at Philly Hockey Opener
Sarah Palin dropped the puck at the Philadelphia Flyers hockey game and was roundly booed by the crowd. A few fans were cheering but the booing was overwhelming and just went on and on and on. The New York Times hockey blog said that the boos were "resounding (almost deafening)."
Sarah Palin dropped the puck at the Philadelphia Flyers hockey game and was roundly booed by the crowd. A few fans were cheering but the booing was overwhelming and just went on and on and on. The New York Times hockey blog said that the boos were "resounding (almost deafening)."
Video and choice comments at the Times. Flyers & 76ers owner--nutball, right-wing, Bush-lovin' Ed Snider--makes the late, vampiric Bill Wirtz seem almost human in comparison...
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Frank Rich: gutless
If he really intended to go after the guy, why didn't he title this column "The Terrorist B'Iraq Hussein Osama"?
what part of "he's folksy - I would like to have a beer with him" doesn't the New York Phokking Times understand?
For the nitwits who vote for the man or woman they’d most like to have over for dinner, or hang out at a barbecue with, I suggest you take a look at how well your 401(k) is doing, or how easy it will be to meet the mortgage this month, or whether the college fund you’ve been trying to build for your kids is as robust as you’d like it to be.
For great film, what's another $XXX zillion
LOS ANGELES (NYT) — Already on the hook for billions to bail out Wall Street, taxpayers are also finding themselves stuck with a growing tab for state programs intended to increase local film production. ...
By this year, about 40 states were offering significant subsidies, turning the United States into what the Incentives Office, a consulting firm in Santa Monica, Calif., has called the New Bulgaria. It is a reference to what was once the film industry’s favorite low-cost production site.
By this year, about 40 states were offering significant subsidies, turning the United States into what the Incentives Office, a consulting firm in Santa Monica, Calif., has called the New Bulgaria. It is a reference to what was once the film industry’s favorite low-cost production site.
the coming-unhinged of America continues (cont'd)
"I can't stand to look at him, I don't trust him. I don't like the circle of friends he keeps, I don't like his policies... I'm pissed off by it. I'm beyond mad. How is he climbing up in the polls?"
Then again, what would you expect from... wait... that was k-mad talking about the RezzzziDUNCE four years ago. Sorry.
Then again, what would you expect from... wait... that was k-mad talking about the RezzzziDUNCE four years ago. Sorry.
if it's Saturday, it's sucking
Toledo 13, Michigan 10
West Virginia 17, Syracuse 6
and: Michigan St. 37, Northwestern 20
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Even McCain realizes his supporters are lunatics...
I guess he hasn't lost all of his humanity. Nevertheless, you reap what you sow...
McCain booed after trying to calm anti-Obama crowd (AP)
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On Friday, McCain rejected the bait.
"I don't trust Obama," a woman said. "I have read about him. He's an Arab."
McCain shook his head in disagreement, and said:
"No, ma'am. He's a decent, family man, a citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with (him) on fundamental issues and that's what this campaign is all about."
He had drawn boos with his comment: "I have to tell you, he is a decent person and a person that you do not have to be scared of as president of the United States."
Friday, October 10, 2008
Politician, elect thyself...
Palin clears herself in trooper probe
October 10, 2008
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANCHORAGE, Alaska---- Trying to head off a potentially embarrassing state ethics report on GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, campaign officials released their own report Thursday that clears her of any wrongdoing.
October 10, 2008
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
ANCHORAGE, Alaska---- Trying to head off a potentially embarrassing state ethics report on GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, campaign officials released their own report Thursday that clears her of any wrongdoing.
John McCain to Vets: Go Phokk Yourselves
Rachel Maddow Show: John McCain's Terrible Record on Veterans Issues
RIECKHOFF: There were 53 original co-sponsors on both sides of the aisle [for the new GI Bill]. Eventually, right-wing folks like Senator Warner got involved with folks on the left like Senator Webb. Every major veteran services organization in the country supported it, more ¾ of the House. So, this was kind of a legislative locomotive. And one of the only blocks along the way consistently was Senator McCain.
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RIECKHOFF: There were 53 original co-sponsors on both sides of the aisle [for the new GI Bill]. Eventually, right-wing folks like Senator Warner got involved with folks on the left like Senator Webb. Every major veteran services organization in the country supported it, more ¾ of the House. So, this was kind of a legislative locomotive. And one of the only blocks along the way consistently was Senator McCain.
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just back away... slowwwwwly...
Former governor Milliken backs away from McCain
I'll say this for McCain/Palin - until the last few weeks I thought we already had the worst possible American citizens running the country. Now I feel like I owe Bush/Cheney an apology.
I'll say this for McCain/Palin - until the last few weeks I thought we already had the worst possible American citizens running the country. Now I feel like I owe Bush/Cheney an apology.
The Chicago Way, in a nutshell
No, this is not John Kass speaking:
Now you see how Chicago’s aldermen could make the city one of the most paternalistic in the country. They either don’t have to abide by the laws they pass, or they can simply pass a new law exonerating themselves should they get caught.
Republicans losing it
You can't blame them for being angry. Things have been going so well the last eight years, it would be a shame to just piss all of it away.
Panic attacks: Voters unload at GOP rallies
and the video...just what is in the water in Ohio? Look at her, she's got the chicken eyes:
then there's this:
This is what the hate from Right wing talk radio, bloggers and FOX News creates
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what I hate about Obama
He's got the Muslim - you can't just turn it off.
"He says he's not Muslim but I don't know if you can just turn it off like that..."
"These are low-information voters who don't read newspapers, barely watch TV news and aren't engaged in the issues..."
"He says he's not Muslim but I don't know if you can just turn it off like that..."
"These are low-information voters who don't read newspapers, barely watch TV news and aren't engaged in the issues..."
speaking of shockers -- who's hating America today?
The New York Times.
What had been a disdain for liberal intellectuals slipped into a disdain for the educated class as a whole...
The Republicans have alienated whole professions. Lawyers now donate to the Democratic Party over the Republican Party at 4-to-1 rates. With doctors, it’s 2-to-1. With tech executives, it’s 5-to-1. With investment bankers, it’s 2-to-1. It took talent for Republicans to lose the banking community.
What had been a disdain for liberal intellectuals slipped into a disdain for the educated class as a whole...
The Republicans have alienated whole professions. Lawyers now donate to the Democratic Party over the Republican Party at 4-to-1 rates. With doctors, it’s 2-to-1. With tech executives, it’s 5-to-1. With investment bankers, it’s 2-to-1. It took talent for Republicans to lose the banking community.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
It's amazing they can put on a good face and show up to debate the guy on the same stage
WASHINGTON (AP) - Cindy McCain has accused Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama of running "the dirtiest campaign in American history."
Fung's property taxes: the Reader knows all, tells some...
There is upside here: 1. If the value of your place tanks, you should reap the tax rewards in a couple of years. 2. We might still have one newspaper, even if it only comes out once a week.
Cook County assessor James Houlihan and Senate president Emil Jones wanted to raise the exemption to $40,000 permanently. Madigan successfully insisted that it only be bumped up to $40,000 for a year, and that’s what was applied to your last tax bill. It fell to $26,000 for this tax bill, and next year it’ll drop to $20,000, the same as it was four years ago...
...your 2007 property taxes — the ones you’re paying now — are based on an assessment done in 2006, when the housing market was still strong. The impact of the current bust won’t be felt on tax bills until the next assessment, in 2009.
Cook County assessor James Houlihan and Senate president Emil Jones wanted to raise the exemption to $40,000 permanently. Madigan successfully insisted that it only be bumped up to $40,000 for a year, and that’s what was applied to your last tax bill. It fell to $26,000 for this tax bill, and next year it’ll drop to $20,000, the same as it was four years ago...
...your 2007 property taxes — the ones you’re paying now — are based on an assessment done in 2006, when the housing market was still strong. The impact of the current bust won’t be felt on tax bills until the next assessment, in 2009.
When it rains, it pours
CTA fare hike planned
50% more in taxes, now dis? They just chip away until you have nuttin left. No wonder the Republicans still have support...
50% more in taxes, now dis? They just chip away until you have nuttin left. No wonder the Republicans still have support...
Ode to Hannity
In case you misses it on KO...
Ode to Sean Hannity
by John Cleese
Aping urbanity
Oozing with vanity
Plump as a manatee
Faking humanity
Journalistic calamity
Intellectual inanity
Fox Noise insanity
You’re a profanity
Hannity
Watch them dismiss this as "British Propaganda."
Ode to Sean Hannity
by John Cleese
Aping urbanity
Oozing with vanity
Plump as a manatee
Faking humanity
Journalistic calamity
Intellectual inanity
Fox Noise insanity
You’re a profanity
Hannity
Watch them dismiss this as "British Propaganda."
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Drunks, Post-Debate
9:15 PM me: My friends, i am a HYOOOGE AHOLE
9:16 PM Kevin: yep you betcha
catch silver?
me: taped, haven't watched yet
i hear he mentioned the Stealle Pilots
9:18 PM aka Seattle
Kevin: he did work them in somehow
9:24 PM me: big win for Troy over Florida Atlantic tonight
Kevin: i missed dat
9:25 PM can i just but in here and reiterate -- YOOOOOGE AHOLE
butt
aka
9:26 PM me: yes
Kevin: if that stick gets rammed up there any farther its gonna bust out through his face which is gonna be totally phokking gross
9:27 PM me: i heard dat
Kevin: on the bright side, he'd be ready for halloween
9:29 PM me: i've heard no one picking the Phillies except Rob Neyer
Kevin: neyer - he's mavericky
9:31 PM me: i hear dat Obama's best friends are all terrorists.
9:33 PM Tom Brokaw: SUCKS
9:36 PM what is McCain tilling exactly?
9:37 PM i doubt it would be a cool hand - fiery, yes
9:38 PM Kevin: we need a cool hand at the tiller... for something, i'm sure, eventually
9:53 PM Kevin: a k and a g and a b
9:54 PM i take back all the bad things i said about chris matthews
10:00 PM Kevin: msnbc is re-running the debate now in case you can't get enough
10:09 PM Kevin: must sleep
10:17 PM me: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Kevin: funny you should mention it
me: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
10:18 PM Kevin: dere he goes again
me: z
Kevin: now i got bogged down in something else
me: McCain: no knockout. Sorry, my friend.
Kevin: mccain said dat? senile?
10:19 PM me: no, i said dat
Kevin: he's behind about 13 rounds to nuttin
10:20 PM me: Biden at mother-in-law's funeral. didn't stop the sleaze...
Kevin: its not mccain's fault she died
why should he pay the price?
10:21 PM me: a fair point, though Phil Gramm foreclosed on her house and she killed herself
10:22 PM she shoulda known the riskz
Kevin: i have to assume she did
i'm a news-paper man, dammit
me: WAML: STILL OVER
10:23 PM Kevin: yay!
it should continue to be over for the forseeable future
see also: LegComm
me: they could happen again if we let them...
10:24 PM Kevin: probably only a matter of time
and the kicker is, we'll be dead
me: with any luck
10:25 PM Kevin: shirazez?
10:27 PM me: Chilean carmenere
mixing it up!
Kevin: you ARE!
10:28 PM me: on fire on da Twitter
10:30 PM Kevin: i have trouble staying twittered
10:31 PM checkin wash capitals tix prices -- shitty seats are 25 to 50 bucks - good seats run to 250 - do dey know deres like a depression an shit?
me: isn't dat hockey? and... why?
10:32 PM Kevin: mexican emo kid: http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb080711ximena_sarinana/#
hockey is a sport that i enjoy if i have a good reason to enjoy it, which last happened about 15 yrs ago
10:34 PM Economist global election goes viral on da twitter via LoC?
10:35 PM me: you knew da riskz
10:36 PM Kevin: on the contrary, i was insouciantly naive of the risks
me: in-whaaaa?
Kevin: i mighta spelt it wrong
10:37 PM me: did you mean phokking?
Kevin: http://aolsvc.merriam-webster.aol.com/dictionary/insouciance
phokking... yes
its a french word
10:38 PM me: figgers
Kevin: i also like da french fried pataters
me: that's a given
10:43 PM me: Ambiorix Burgos turned himself in Tuesday night, a week after police say he was involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed two women.
Kevin: he will be missed
10:44 PM on the bright side, this probably means i can get him a couple rounds later next year
10:45 PM me: Surgery is a possibility for Travis Hafner after his end-of-season physical found areas of concern in his right shoulder.
you are a Nationwide Baseball Disaster
Kevin: "areas of concern" - new name for da cherriez?
me: yes
Kevin: its pholksy
10:46 PM me: why did i think 4 teams make the playoffs in that league?
Kevin: i have only a cursory understanding of anything thats going on there
so its prolly contagiamous
10:47 PM me: Carlos Marmol suffered minor injuries in a car accident early Tuesday in the Dominican Republic.
you?
Kevin: he was a chicken a year or two back... i tried to trade for him in bbl, if that means anything
10:48 PM me: so it was you
Kevin: hmmm... i kinda phink da cubs deserve some credit here
10:50 PM i see the bailout is working
me: Astros GM Ed Wade doesn't intend to go with J.R. Towles or Humberto Quintero as his top catcher next year.
10:51 PM yep, bailout: HYOOGE
Kevin: towles - dat was me
me: yes
Kevin: i did dat
i'd do it again
me: let's see what his final BA was...
Kevin: do numbers go that low?
10:52 PM me: .137
almost
10:55 PM Rich Harden will see a shoulder specialist before the Cubs have to make a decision Wednesday on his $7 million option.Barring the discovery of something (a donut? squirrels? a Slinky?) that's going to require major surgery, Harden's option is sure to be picked up. Even if he needs a cleanup procedure, it'd be worth paying him $7 million for 2009.
10:56 PM Kevin: i suppose they would be relieved if it was only squirrels
11:00 PM me: Cubs could use him:
General manager Walt Jocketty said Tuesday that the Reds will not re-sign Corey Patterson.Patterson hit just .205/.238/.344 after signing a one-year, $3 million contract, yet got 392 plate appearances while inexplicably hitting leadoff 32 times in manager Dusty Baker's lineup.
11:10 PM Kevin: corey patterson explained: the chix picked him in the minor league draft when he was in A ball
11:11 PM the rest is history
me: same for the Hillcrest Hummingbirds - never had a chance
11:12 PM Kevin: does he envy the dead? yes
me: still, he'll get 300+ PAs next year for some ML team
11:13 PM Kevin: has he crossed the "proven veteran" line yet?
me: almost there! one more year i think
Kevin: really, what more does he have to prove?
11:17 PM i should go to bed. shiraz?
11:19 PM i'll regret it tomorrow, but why not...
me: yeah, why not
Hannity is pwned: http://www.crooksandliars.com/john-amato/obama-spokesman-gibbs-smokes-sean-hanni
11:31 PM Kevin: that 56 second clip of martin on the earlier show -- what a yooge phokking shitface - dats da mccain way
11:33 PM what exactly is a community organizer? i dunno... but it sounds like somephing tarrist!
11:34 PM me: well, Jesus was one
Kevin: mccain - down in the sewer so long that all the sewer creatures follow him around
jesus was wid da lepers prostitutes and tax collectors - nuff said
11:36 PM me: Colbert: librarians are pinko commies
Kevin: yes! look for that on about 287 library listservs tomorrow
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9:16 PM Kevin: yep you betcha
catch silver?
me: taped, haven't watched yet
i hear he mentioned the Stealle Pilots
9:18 PM aka Seattle
Kevin: he did work them in somehow
9:24 PM me: big win for Troy over Florida Atlantic tonight
Kevin: i missed dat
9:25 PM can i just but in here and reiterate -- YOOOOOGE AHOLE
butt
aka
9:26 PM me: yes
Kevin: if that stick gets rammed up there any farther its gonna bust out through his face which is gonna be totally phokking gross
9:27 PM me: i heard dat
Kevin: on the bright side, he'd be ready for halloween
9:29 PM me: i've heard no one picking the Phillies except Rob Neyer
Kevin: neyer - he's mavericky
9:31 PM me: i hear dat Obama's best friends are all terrorists.
9:33 PM Tom Brokaw: SUCKS
9:36 PM what is McCain tilling exactly?
9:37 PM i doubt it would be a cool hand - fiery, yes
9:38 PM Kevin: we need a cool hand at the tiller... for something, i'm sure, eventually
9:53 PM Kevin: a k and a g and a b
9:54 PM i take back all the bad things i said about chris matthews
10:00 PM Kevin: msnbc is re-running the debate now in case you can't get enough
10:09 PM Kevin: must sleep
10:17 PM me: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Kevin: funny you should mention it
me: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
10:18 PM Kevin: dere he goes again
me: z
Kevin: now i got bogged down in something else
me: McCain: no knockout. Sorry, my friend.
Kevin: mccain said dat? senile?
10:19 PM me: no, i said dat
Kevin: he's behind about 13 rounds to nuttin
10:20 PM me: Biden at mother-in-law's funeral. didn't stop the sleaze...
Kevin: its not mccain's fault she died
why should he pay the price?
10:21 PM me: a fair point, though Phil Gramm foreclosed on her house and she killed herself
10:22 PM she shoulda known the riskz
Kevin: i have to assume she did
i'm a news-paper man, dammit
me: WAML: STILL OVER
10:23 PM Kevin: yay!
it should continue to be over for the forseeable future
see also: LegComm
me: they could happen again if we let them...
10:24 PM Kevin: probably only a matter of time
and the kicker is, we'll be dead
me: with any luck
10:25 PM Kevin: shirazez?
10:27 PM me: Chilean carmenere
mixing it up!
Kevin: you ARE!
10:28 PM me: on fire on da Twitter
10:30 PM Kevin: i have trouble staying twittered
10:31 PM checkin wash capitals tix prices -- shitty seats are 25 to 50 bucks - good seats run to 250 - do dey know deres like a depression an shit?
me: isn't dat hockey? and... why?
10:32 PM Kevin: mexican emo kid: http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/mb/mb080711ximena_sarinana/#
hockey is a sport that i enjoy if i have a good reason to enjoy it, which last happened about 15 yrs ago
10:34 PM Economist global election goes viral on da twitter via LoC?
10:35 PM me: you knew da riskz
10:36 PM Kevin: on the contrary, i was insouciantly naive of the risks
me: in-whaaaa?
Kevin: i mighta spelt it wrong
10:37 PM me: did you mean phokking?
Kevin: http://aolsvc.merriam-webster.aol.com/dictionary/insouciance
phokking... yes
its a french word
10:38 PM me: figgers
Kevin: i also like da french fried pataters
me: that's a given
10:43 PM me: Ambiorix Burgos turned himself in Tuesday night, a week after police say he was involved in a hit-and-run accident that killed two women.
Kevin: he will be missed
10:44 PM on the bright side, this probably means i can get him a couple rounds later next year
10:45 PM me: Surgery is a possibility for Travis Hafner after his end-of-season physical found areas of concern in his right shoulder.
you are a Nationwide Baseball Disaster
Kevin: "areas of concern" - new name for da cherriez?
me: yes
Kevin: its pholksy
10:46 PM me: why did i think 4 teams make the playoffs in that league?
Kevin: i have only a cursory understanding of anything thats going on there
so its prolly contagiamous
10:47 PM me: Carlos Marmol suffered minor injuries in a car accident early Tuesday in the Dominican Republic.
you?
Kevin: he was a chicken a year or two back... i tried to trade for him in bbl, if that means anything
10:48 PM me: so it was you
Kevin: hmmm... i kinda phink da cubs deserve some credit here
10:50 PM i see the bailout is working
me: Astros GM Ed Wade doesn't intend to go with J.R. Towles or Humberto Quintero as his top catcher next year.
10:51 PM yep, bailout: HYOOGE
Kevin: towles - dat was me
me: yes
Kevin: i did dat
i'd do it again
me: let's see what his final BA was...
Kevin: do numbers go that low?
10:52 PM me: .137
almost
10:55 PM Rich Harden will see a shoulder specialist before the Cubs have to make a decision Wednesday on his $7 million option.Barring the discovery of something (a donut? squirrels? a Slinky?) that's going to require major surgery, Harden's option is sure to be picked up. Even if he needs a cleanup procedure, it'd be worth paying him $7 million for 2009.
10:56 PM Kevin: i suppose they would be relieved if it was only squirrels
11:00 PM me: Cubs could use him:
General manager Walt Jocketty said Tuesday that the Reds will not re-sign Corey Patterson.Patterson hit just .205/.238/.344 after signing a one-year, $3 million contract, yet got 392 plate appearances while inexplicably hitting leadoff 32 times in manager Dusty Baker's lineup.
11:10 PM Kevin: corey patterson explained: the chix picked him in the minor league draft when he was in A ball
11:11 PM the rest is history
me: same for the Hillcrest Hummingbirds - never had a chance
11:12 PM Kevin: does he envy the dead? yes
me: still, he'll get 300+ PAs next year for some ML team
11:13 PM Kevin: has he crossed the "proven veteran" line yet?
me: almost there! one more year i think
Kevin: really, what more does he have to prove?
11:17 PM i should go to bed. shiraz?
11:19 PM i'll regret it tomorrow, but why not...
me: yeah, why not
Hannity is pwned: http://www.crooksandliars.com/john-amato/obama-spokesman-gibbs-smokes-sean-hanni
11:31 PM Kevin: that 56 second clip of martin on the earlier show -- what a yooge phokking shitface - dats da mccain way
11:33 PM what exactly is a community organizer? i dunno... but it sounds like somephing tarrist!
11:34 PM me: well, Jesus was one
Kevin: mccain - down in the sewer so long that all the sewer creatures follow him around
jesus was wid da lepers prostitutes and tax collectors - nuff said
11:36 PM me: Colbert: librarians are pinko commies
Kevin: yes! look for that on about 287 library listservs tomorrow
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2nd job for K-Mad?
Send in the clowns
QT News You Can Use:
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will hold an open audition for clowns at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont.
This is not to be confused with similar auditions scheduled across the nation eight days earlier.
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You've done a helluva job, Bushie...
According to Gallup: "only 9% of Americans are satisfied with the way things are going in the United States -- the lowest such reading in Gallup Poll history."
Damned Taxers & Spenders!
Huh? Homeowners blindsided by taxes
Fung's property tax bill was 50% higher than last years. 50%? And WTF am I getting 4 dat? Anyone? Better schools? Parks-Museum/Aquarium Bond? WTF is dat? Though Sarge would gladly pay anything that keeps Shedd going. I better find out where this line to protest is at.
I got the revaluation thing last year. I had NO clue what it meant. It didn't tell me what my new taxes would be. It was just a buncha numbers. Now Fung thinks he's as smart as any cookie out there, but he was just lost. Lost in those figgers. Now he's gotta pay 50% more. For the same ol' $#!+.
Listen to Fung complain. And it's not like he can't afford this increase. I just wonder how those who can't are coping. Because I can tell you I didn't budget for this. You can't budget for a 50% increase. And it sounds like others had even higher increases.
Fung's property tax bill was 50% higher than last years. 50%? And WTF am I getting 4 dat? Anyone? Better schools? Parks-Museum/Aquarium Bond? WTF is dat? Though Sarge would gladly pay anything that keeps Shedd going. I better find out where this line to protest is at.
I got the revaluation thing last year. I had NO clue what it meant. It didn't tell me what my new taxes would be. It was just a buncha numbers. Now Fung thinks he's as smart as any cookie out there, but he was just lost. Lost in those figgers. Now he's gotta pay 50% more. For the same ol' $#!+.
Listen to Fung complain. And it's not like he can't afford this increase. I just wonder how those who can't are coping. Because I can tell you I didn't budget for this. You can't budget for a 50% increase. And it sounds like others had even higher increases.
McCain - wid da tarrists
I look forward to Barracuda's attacks on him.
On Wednesday morning, John McCain's campaign released a list of 100 former ambassadors endorsing the GOP presidential nominee.
Second on the list, though her name is misspelled, is Leonore Annenberg, currently the president and chairman of the Annenberg Foundation and widow of ambassador and philanthropist Walter Annenberg. Ms. Annenberg was herself the "chief of protocol" at the State Department under President Reagan.
If the last name sounds familiar, it's because it also graces the name of the Chicago education board where Barack Obama and William Ayers sat in the room six times together.
On Wednesday morning, John McCain's campaign released a list of 100 former ambassadors endorsing the GOP presidential nominee.
Second on the list, though her name is misspelled, is Leonore Annenberg, currently the president and chairman of the Annenberg Foundation and widow of ambassador and philanthropist Walter Annenberg. Ms. Annenberg was herself the "chief of protocol" at the State Department under President Reagan.
If the last name sounds familiar, it's because it also graces the name of the Chicago education board where Barack Obama and William Ayers sat in the room six times together.
Barbara Ann
Was I the only one who found much of last night's debate unwatchable? For most of it I don't think either candidate did a particularly good job. Sure I agree with Obama's policies, but for most of the time last night he seem to be throwing too many telegraphed punches at Bush, the Republicans, and muddling where he might have had better thought out attacks at McCain. Only with respect to the "Bomb Iran" issue did I think he made the kind of direct and stinging assault against the illogic of McCain's "talk softly but carry a big stick" argument.
I don't think McCain made any major errors, though he continues to amaze me with his failure to show any humanity towards Obama. I suppose that may be called for when some of your support believes that your opponent is (1) a Manchurian candidate (2) a closet Muslim (3) colored (4) the anti-Christ or all of the above. I must admit though I like the wink and nod McCain doctrine - (sure we are willing to bomb anyone, anytime, anywhere) we just aren't going to talk about bombing anyone - that would be wrong. I mean it worked for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Better to be duplicitous and bellicose. [Ed: this means lie and fight - Sarah].
I just found myself thinking - I'd rather be reading policy papers from both candidates than enduring this junk.
I don't think McCain made any major errors, though he continues to amaze me with his failure to show any humanity towards Obama. I suppose that may be called for when some of your support believes that your opponent is (1) a Manchurian candidate (2) a closet Muslim (3) colored (4) the anti-Christ or all of the above. I must admit though I like the wink and nod McCain doctrine - (sure we are willing to bomb anyone, anytime, anywhere) we just aren't going to talk about bombing anyone - that would be wrong. I mean it worked for Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. Better to be duplicitous and bellicose. [Ed: this means lie and fight - Sarah].
I just found myself thinking - I'd rather be reading policy papers from both candidates than enduring this junk.
mammals schmammals - what have they ever done for us (besides being quite delicious)?
News item - Field Museum expert: One in four mammals threatened with extinction
this is probably nothing to worry about (cont'd)
• • Member of a John McCain campaign crowd as McCain asked "Who is the real Barack Obama?" while questioning Obama's patriotism:
"A terrorist!"
• • Member of a Sarah Palin campaign crowd as Palin continued comparing Obama to terrorists:
"Kill him!"
If McCain looked impatient at times during last night's debate, it was probably because he was eager to get back to inciting violence.
"A terrorist!"
• • Member of a Sarah Palin campaign crowd as Palin continued comparing Obama to terrorists:
"Kill him!"
If McCain looked impatient at times during last night's debate, it was probably because he was eager to get back to inciting violence.
so did people suddenly grow brains practically overnight or is McCranky just really that bad?
In my inbox from Nov. 4, 2004:
"A post-election poll indicates most of those surveyed are hopeful the country will be drawn together during President Bush's second term... They also expect Bush to put aside partisan agendas and lead in a bipartisan way, according to the CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll. Just over half -- 51 percent -- said they were pleased with the outcome of the election; 38 percent said they were upset."
"A post-election poll indicates most of those surveyed are hopeful the country will be drawn together during President Bush's second term... They also expect Bush to put aside partisan agendas and lead in a bipartisan way, according to the CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll. Just over half -- 51 percent -- said they were pleased with the outcome of the election; 38 percent said they were upset."
A SHOCKING percentage of Lou Dobbs viewers DID NOT agree with Lou Dobbs tonight and are consequently wid da tarrists
Do you believe we will hear either candidate offer any real solutions on the issues of illegal immigration, free trade, outsourcing and prosperity?
Yes 13% 655
No 87% 4581
Total Votes: 5236
Though sublimely inane, this is not a scientific poll
Yes 13% 655
No 87% 4581
Total Votes: 5236
Though sublimely inane, this is not a scientific poll
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
da Planet Earf: in da tank for Obama
Though Georgia likes McCain. (Not that Georgia. Obama might win that Georgia.)
there is probably an interesting story behind that (cont'd)
9:57 PM [Sean] By the way, a special shout out for an absolutely horrible experience on the campus of Belmont University. I'm not sure I've ever been to a less welcoming place. We hated this campus and the staff here so much that we left to watch the debate at a pizza joint. I don't like to regret things, but it would be hard to overstate how terrible a day this has been, and how crappy every interaction we had in Tennessee was. It was a terrible decision to leave Indiana and come down here. That had to be said for the record.
How the Mighty have Fallen
From all the $#!+ on dis blog about their handball team to....
Iceland teeters on the brink of bankruptcy
Iceland teeters on the brink of bankruptcy
Mr. Burns is really making the rounds...
Tonight
In what might be the second worst kept secret of all time, I will be on the Colbert Report tonight. We will also, of course, be liveblogging the debate.
-- Nate Silver at 5:22 PM 51 Comments...
He was also in the studio last night with Olbermann. He does a weird thing with his eyes--distracted by the lights, like a moth. He has Obama at nearly a 90% win chance right now, which means his fall will be a spectacular crispy, crackly fireball, preceded by so much sleaze that the Swift Boaters will look like a bunch of Girl Scouts in comparison.
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In what might be the second worst kept secret of all time, I will be on the Colbert Report tonight. We will also, of course, be liveblogging the debate.
-- Nate Silver at 5:22 PM 51 Comments...
He was also in the studio last night with Olbermann. He does a weird thing with his eyes--distracted by the lights, like a moth. He has Obama at nearly a 90% win chance right now, which means his fall will be a spectacular crispy, crackly fireball, preceded by so much sleaze that the Swift Boaters will look like a bunch of Girl Scouts in comparison.
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Prime Time
Any LoCers around to watch the Falcons game this weekend? I hear they are playing the local team. Anyone want to get together?
Surely, The Trib won't break their streak, will they?
Which candidate would you endorse?
The editorial board is debating its endorsement for president.
As we think about that choice, we want to hear from you.
Which candidate would you endorse?
Barack Obama (3998 responses)
63.0%
John McCain (2189 responses)
34.5%
Third-party candidate (160 responses)
2.5%
6347 total responses (Results not scientific and highly irrelevant)
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The editorial board is debating its endorsement for president.
As we think about that choice, we want to hear from you.
Which candidate would you endorse?
Barack Obama (3998 responses)
63.0%
John McCain (2189 responses)
34.5%
Third-party candidate (160 responses)
2.5%
6347 total responses (Results not scientific and highly irrelevant)
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postseason haiku
years flow like water
generations live, and die
goat curse still working
eighty dollar seat
assholes spilling beer on me
soriano: whiff!
they say the ivy
turns bright crimson in the fall
no one knows for sure
generations live, and die
goat curse still working
eighty dollar seat
assholes spilling beer on me
soriano: whiff!
they say the ivy
turns bright crimson in the fall
no one knows for sure
Monday, October 6, 2008
Why yes, he's like a circus show attraction: Come SEE the World's BIGGEST ASSHOLE and his stupid fucking hair!
Trump: 'I'm the biggest celebrity'
Q: How will you attract celebrities to your new Chicago hotel?
A: I think we're getting most of them because the name Trump attracts celebrities. When you get right down to it, who's the biggest celebrity in the world? Donald Trump. At least, my wife says that.
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Q: How will you attract celebrities to your new Chicago hotel?
A: I think we're getting most of them because the name Trump attracts celebrities. When you get right down to it, who's the biggest celebrity in the world? Donald Trump. At least, my wife says that.
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More Polling Madness
Quick Vote
Are you thinking about alternatives to stocks for your savings?
No, sticking with stocks 35% 69031
Yes, a CD 20% 39425
Yes, a mattress 45% 88097
Total Votes: 196553
read related article »
This is not a scientific poll, but it is profoundly idiotic
Are you thinking about alternatives to stocks for your savings?
No, sticking with stocks 35% 69031
Yes, a CD 20% 39425
Yes, a mattress 45% 88097
Total Votes: 196553
read related article »
This is not a scientific poll, but it is profoundly idiotic
Gollum Special for K-Mad
The Daily Show: McCain IS Gollum
We loves the bill! We hates the bill! We loves the bill… hates the bill!
That’s an unfair joke…it’s an unfair joke because Gollum is an old man, corrupted by his quest for ultimate power and…oh.
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We loves the bill! We hates the bill! We loves the bill… hates the bill!
That’s an unfair joke…it’s an unfair joke because Gollum is an old man, corrupted by his quest for ultimate power and…oh.
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Look, he's trying to learn from the 'it's gonna be easy!' Iraq disaster
Bush says rescue plan will take some time to work (AP)
And he seems to be correct:
Wall Street tumbles amid global sell-off (AP)
It has been another extraordinary and traumatic day on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones industrials plunging as much as 800 points before closing with a loss of about 350.
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And he seems to be correct:
Wall Street tumbles amid global sell-off (AP)
It has been another extraordinary and traumatic day on Wall Street, with the Dow Jones industrials plunging as much as 800 points before closing with a loss of about 350.
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Q: Which part of Virginia is communist country?
A: All of it.
News item: Sen. John McCain's brother, Joe, made an apparent joke today that Democratic-leaning Alexandria and Arlington are "Communist country."
News item: Key finding: McCain no longer leads in any region of the state.
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News item: Sen. John McCain's brother, Joe, made an apparent joke today that Democratic-leaning Alexandria and Arlington are "Communist country."
News item: Key finding: McCain no longer leads in any region of the state.
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Consider this the beginning of the end of the end of capitalism -- America is fighting back!
News item: For the first time in at least five years, Potbelly has launched a new sandwich...
The clubby — with ham, turkey, bacon, provolone cheese and ranch dressing — has 30% more meat than Potbelly’s 11 other sandwiches and a higher price to match: $5.39, compared with $4.19.
The clubby — with ham, turkey, bacon, provolone cheese and ranch dressing — has 30% more meat than Potbelly’s 11 other sandwiches and a higher price to match: $5.39, compared with $4.19.
I guess calling it "How to Survive the End Times" would have been kind of oxymoronic
When Technology Fails: A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency
Funny Headline
Starbucks denies it wastes water
I think they do waste water, but for an entirely different reason...
I think they do waste water, but for an entirely different reason...
Tastes like burning
Which Cubs collapse broke your heart most of all?
1969 (570 responses) 11.0%
1984 (679 responses) 13.0%
2003 (1854 responses) 35.6%
2004 (206 responses) 4.0%
2008 (1895 responses) 36.4%
5204 total responses (Results not scientific, but profoundly cub (that is so))
1969 (570 responses) 11.0%
1984 (679 responses) 13.0%
2003 (1854 responses) 35.6%
2004 (206 responses) 4.0%
2008 (1895 responses) 36.4%
5204 total responses (Results not scientific, but profoundly cub (that is so))
Edgewater Smelts: Cub-like exploits
Finish with the best record in the league, and get crushed in the first round of the playoffs.
quit making sweeping generalizations about rednecks
He's writing to the Economist, but he might as well be talking to the elitist effete snobs at LoC.
SIR - In America, the redneck is not as homogeneous as Bagehot presumes. In Sarah Palin's state of Alaska, there are only two species of tree squirrel. They are both classified as "fur" animals: one has a very minimal amount of meat and the other is nocturnal. Hunting for either, while legal, is non-existent. Consequently, if you did come across someone eating "squirrel gumbo" it would be a very rare occurrence indeed.
By the way, gumbo is a dish of the American South, and is thus less likely to be found on the table of an Alaskan redneck than bear bourguignon.
SIR - In America, the redneck is not as homogeneous as Bagehot presumes. In Sarah Palin's state of Alaska, there are only two species of tree squirrel. They are both classified as "fur" animals: one has a very minimal amount of meat and the other is nocturnal. Hunting for either, while legal, is non-existent. Consequently, if you did come across someone eating "squirrel gumbo" it would be a very rare occurrence indeed.
By the way, gumbo is a dish of the American South, and is thus less likely to be found on the table of an Alaskan redneck than bear bourguignon.
meanwhile, the clown crisis continues to roil unnoticed in the background
“Our goal was to create this sort of craziness in your mind,” says Chad Benjamin Potter, the lead clown on the project. “When you think of clowns you think of costumes and makeup and hair. When you think naked clowns, that’s something else entirely.”
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Krusty the Clown: Uh, just one thing. Are you guys any good at covering up any youthful and middle-aged indiscretions?
Mr. Burns: Are these indiscretions romantic, financial, or treasonous?
Krusty the Clown: A Russian hooker. You tell me.
Mr. Burns: Oh, no problem. We'll say you were on a fact-finding mission.
Krusty the Clown: I did find out one fact. She was a guy.
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Krusty the Clown: Uh, just one thing. Are you guys any good at covering up any youthful and middle-aged indiscretions?
Mr. Burns: Are these indiscretions romantic, financial, or treasonous?
Krusty the Clown: A Russian hooker. You tell me.
Mr. Burns: Oh, no problem. We'll say you were on a fact-finding mission.
Krusty the Clown: I did find out one fact. She was a guy.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
But... Joe Biden said deregulation was bad...
Investor's Business Daily tries to tell us people aren't buying what Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank are selling:
Then again, what should one expect from...oh. That's the New York Times again. I keep screwing this up...
Doug Schoen, a Democratic strategist and pollster who worked for President Bill Clinton for six years, said that should Mr. Obama win next month, he should not mistake his election for a mandate for sharply higher taxes on the wealthy or major government expansion. “The polling I’ve done shows that people are anti-Republican, not pro-left, not pro-redistribution,” he said. “They’re ever more skeptical of Washington.”
For example, in the poll by CBS News released earlier this week, 44 percent of Americans said businesses now faced “too much” or “the right amount” of regulation, compared to 43 percent who said they faced too little. In a New York Times/CBS News Poll in September, 42 percent said Mr. Bush’s tax cuts, which overwhelmingly benefit the wealthy, should be made permanent, while 36 percent said they should be allowed to expire over the next several years.
Most strikingly, 34 percent described themselves as conservative, compared to only 20 percent as liberal. Those figures have hardly changed since September 2000, when 32 percent described themselves as conservative and 20 percent as liberal.
Then again, what should one expect from...oh. That's the New York Times again. I keep screwing this up...
Colts FTFW
lightly edited to remove irrelevancies...
(3:34:55 PM) fungster: indy scores on 4th & 7
(3:35:04 PM) fungster: down 10
(3:35:08 PM) fungster: 4 mins to go
(3:35:13 PM) briggs: hah
(3:36:52 PM) fungster: indy onside kick recovered by Houston
(3:40:44 PM) fungster: Houston fumbles, Indy returns for TD!!!!!!!1
(3:41:00 PM) briggs: lol
(3:41:24 PM) briggs: how many timeouts do the colts have?
(3:41:29 PM) fungster: 14pts in 30 sec
(3:42:40 PM) fungster: 1 timeout
(3:42:46 PM) briggs: hmm
(3:42:49 PM) briggs: well
(3:42:57 PM) briggs: they can't give up more than probably one first down
(3:43:20 PM) fungster: 2nd and 8
(3:43:24 PM) fungster: Hou 22
(3:43:34 PM) fungster: 3:11 to go
(3:43:54 PM) fungster: incomplete
(3:44:01 PM) briggs: haha
(3:44:02 PM) fungster: lucky there
(3:44:05 PM) fungster: stops clock
(3:44:10 PM) briggs: don't give manning this chance, houston
(3:44:46 PM) fungster: fumblee
(3:44:55 PM) fungster: Indy ball!!!!!!!
(3:44:59 PM) briggs: what?!
(3:45:27 PM) fungster: qb scrambles
(3:45:37 PM) fungster: they knocked the ball out of his hand
(3:45:48 PM) briggs: lol
(3:45:58 PM) briggs: i'm so mad this isn't on, haha
(3:46:25 PM) fungster: well apparently the priority here is the bears game
(3:46:27 PM) briggs: i've got baltimore vs. tennessee
(3:47:58 PM) briggs: hope my dad didn't give up on the game, hahaha
(3:50:16 PM) fungster: indy td catch
(3:50:20 PM) briggs: lmao
(3:50:20 PM) fungster: under review
(3:50:27 PM) briggs: and they lead
(3:51:37 PM) fungster: confirmed
(3:51:41 PM) briggs: lol
(3:51:42 PM) fungster: TD!!!!!!!!!!!11
(3:34:55 PM) fungster: indy scores on 4th & 7
(3:35:04 PM) fungster: down 10
(3:35:08 PM) fungster: 4 mins to go
(3:35:13 PM) briggs: hah
(3:36:52 PM) fungster: indy onside kick recovered by Houston
(3:40:44 PM) fungster: Houston fumbles, Indy returns for TD!!!!!!!1
(3:41:00 PM) briggs: lol
(3:41:24 PM) briggs: how many timeouts do the colts have?
(3:41:29 PM) fungster: 14pts in 30 sec
(3:42:40 PM) fungster: 1 timeout
(3:42:46 PM) briggs: hmm
(3:42:49 PM) briggs: well
(3:42:57 PM) briggs: they can't give up more than probably one first down
(3:43:20 PM) fungster: 2nd and 8
(3:43:24 PM) fungster: Hou 22
(3:43:34 PM) fungster: 3:11 to go
(3:43:54 PM) fungster: incomplete
(3:44:01 PM) briggs: haha
(3:44:02 PM) fungster: lucky there
(3:44:05 PM) fungster: stops clock
(3:44:10 PM) briggs: don't give manning this chance, houston
(3:44:46 PM) fungster: fumblee
(3:44:55 PM) fungster: Indy ball!!!!!!!
(3:44:59 PM) briggs: what?!
(3:45:27 PM) fungster: qb scrambles
(3:45:37 PM) fungster: they knocked the ball out of his hand
(3:45:48 PM) briggs: lol
(3:45:58 PM) briggs: i'm so mad this isn't on, haha
(3:46:25 PM) fungster: well apparently the priority here is the bears game
(3:46:27 PM) briggs: i've got baltimore vs. tennessee
(3:47:58 PM) briggs: hope my dad didn't give up on the game, hahaha
(3:50:16 PM) fungster: indy td catch
(3:50:20 PM) briggs: lmao
(3:50:20 PM) fungster: under review
(3:50:27 PM) briggs: and they lead
(3:51:37 PM) fungster: confirmed
(3:51:41 PM) briggs: lol
(3:51:42 PM) fungster: TD!!!!!!!!!!!11
Drill, Baby, Drill!
AP Investigation: Ike environmental toll apparent (AP)
Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines. The environmental damage only now is becoming apparent: At least a half million gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico and the marshes, bayous and bays of Louisiana and Texas, according to an analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.
Hurricane Ike's winds and massive waves destroyed oil platforms, tossed storage tanks and punctured pipelines. The environmental damage only now is becoming apparent: At least a half million gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico and the marshes, bayous and bays of Louisiana and Texas, according to an analysis of federal data by The Associated Press.
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Nationwide Cubs Disaster
Dat dude wiff da goat musta been really, really, really, really, really mad wiff da Cubs...
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
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Looking back, not looking forward
The Wall Street Journal SHOCKINGLY tries to pin some blame for the banking crisis on the government:
Then again, what would you expect from...oh. That article actually ran in the New York Times. My bad.
Dozens of interviews, most from people who requested anonymity to avoid legal repercussions, offer an inside account of the critical juncture when Fannie Mae’s new chief executive, under pressure from Wall Street firms, Congress and company shareholders, took additional risks that pushed his company, and, in turn, a large part of the nation’s financial health, to the brink. ...
Capitol Hill bore down on [former Fannie Mae chief executive Daniel] Mudd as well. The same year he took the top position, regulators sharply increased Fannie’s affordable-housing goals. Democratic lawmakers demanded that the company buy more loans that had been made to low-income and minority homebuyers.
“When homes are doubling in price in every six years and incomes are increasing by a mere one percent per year, Fannie’s mission is of paramount importance,” Senator Jack Reed, a Rhode Island Democrat, lectured Mr. Mudd at a Congressional hearing in 2006. “In fact, Fannie and Freddie can do more, a lot more.”
Then again, what would you expect from...oh. That article actually ran in the New York Times. My bad.
Friday, October 3, 2008
hope for those who opposed a bailout bill
Bush could still stab himself in the eye trying to sign it.
Death and not being a Phocking Moron.
Here's my thing with taxes. If you want to pay lower taxes, you always have the option of making less money. If you want to make more money you have to pay higher taxes. If you want to make lots of money and pay low taxes (or no taxes) then you are a douchenozzle.
Got into a fight with another lawyer the other day who assured me that my taxes would go up with Obama. I told him I had crunched the numbers already and that he was right, my family stands to pay something between $100 and $2,500 in extra taxes per year with Obama. And we would get something like a $5,000 tax cut with McCain [Ed.: in return for our son' being drafted to die in Iran [Ed. Ed.: or live out a comfortable life with his parents in Canada]]. I told him we didn't really care about paying more if the money was put to good use, to which he called me an idiot. He suggested that I didn't care about making money and I generally agreed with him. In my best jobs, I served as a volunteer. But then I really sent him for a loop and told him we were making lots of money and are doing okay and that as long as I know my taxes ahead of time, I can adjust accordingly. Again names - of course this time he was a little reluctant - because his worldview was that people who make more were superior and I could see he was a little concerned about whether I made more than him. I told him I really only care about my net income not my gross, and he didn't know what to do with himself.
Then I got to thinking about this. I mean seriously - If I offered to give you $100, taking a $95 percent processing fee - would you turn it down? If your boss offered to pay you $1 million a year gross, and your net after taxes would rise by only $10,000 - would you turn it down? How? Now - I support Republicans and fiscal conservatives in their effort to end graft, fraud, etc. but all this crap about govt. standing in you way - ugh. How the hell is government standing in your way if you are making like $19,000 a year. That was how much I made in my first job out of college. I wasn't worried about the govt. hurting me - but I was kind of pissed at my boss.
I kind of liked Biden's answer about taxes and fairness but he can only get out half the story. I liked Sarge's take on it - if I am remembering correctly. The self made man is dead. When you make your money using government education, roads, water, power, policing, fire protection, the government is entitled to its cut. The more you make, the more you have to thank the government for not allowing your bank accounts to be electronically drained, for not allowing your mansion to go up in flames, for having police watch the roads your limo drives on and for firing/beating all the union members who threatened to put you out of business. (too far?). There is no way you would have made the money without the system you are operating within. Try making some money in a country without a government. Now there's a self made man. This is why I support a 0% tax rate on all entrepreneurs in Somalia.
Got into a fight with another lawyer the other day who assured me that my taxes would go up with Obama. I told him I had crunched the numbers already and that he was right, my family stands to pay something between $100 and $2,500 in extra taxes per year with Obama. And we would get something like a $5,000 tax cut with McCain [Ed.: in return for our son' being drafted to die in Iran [Ed. Ed.: or live out a comfortable life with his parents in Canada]]. I told him we didn't really care about paying more if the money was put to good use, to which he called me an idiot. He suggested that I didn't care about making money and I generally agreed with him. In my best jobs, I served as a volunteer. But then I really sent him for a loop and told him we were making lots of money and are doing okay and that as long as I know my taxes ahead of time, I can adjust accordingly. Again names - of course this time he was a little reluctant - because his worldview was that people who make more were superior and I could see he was a little concerned about whether I made more than him. I told him I really only care about my net income not my gross, and he didn't know what to do with himself.
Then I got to thinking about this. I mean seriously - If I offered to give you $100, taking a $95 percent processing fee - would you turn it down? If your boss offered to pay you $1 million a year gross, and your net after taxes would rise by only $10,000 - would you turn it down? How? Now - I support Republicans and fiscal conservatives in their effort to end graft, fraud, etc. but all this crap about govt. standing in you way - ugh. How the hell is government standing in your way if you are making like $19,000 a year. That was how much I made in my first job out of college. I wasn't worried about the govt. hurting me - but I was kind of pissed at my boss.
I kind of liked Biden's answer about taxes and fairness but he can only get out half the story. I liked Sarge's take on it - if I am remembering correctly. The self made man is dead. When you make your money using government education, roads, water, power, policing, fire protection, the government is entitled to its cut. The more you make, the more you have to thank the government for not allowing your bank accounts to be electronically drained, for not allowing your mansion to go up in flames, for having police watch the roads your limo drives on and for firing/beating all the union members who threatened to put you out of business. (too far?). There is no way you would have made the money without the system you are operating within. Try making some money in a country without a government. Now there's a self made man. This is why I support a 0% tax rate on all entrepreneurs in Somalia.
Um. Okay
I like how Chris Matthews immediately pointed out that our potential new VP isn't going to answer the questions you want her to and wants to explore expanding the power of the Vice Presidency. Power hungry and anti-democratic. That's how I like my politicians.
Just for fun, I went and looked through Article II of the Constitution. I think this section makes it pretty clear that despite the acknowledgement that the VP is the president of the Senate in Article I that the VP is part of the executive branch.
U.S. Constitution. Article II, Section 4. The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. [Ed.: This includes lying about blow-jobs].
No such provision appears to exists for members of congress. I suppose I get extra credit for that.
And I can't get "Joe 6-pack" out of my head. I am so not Joe 6-pack, not even Joe Box 'O Wine. My guess is if I met Joe 6-pack he and I would think eachother assholes. Oh well.
Just for fun, I went and looked through Article II of the Constitution. I think this section makes it pretty clear that despite the acknowledgement that the VP is the president of the Senate in Article I that the VP is part of the executive branch.
U.S. Constitution. Article II, Section 4. The President, Vice President and all civil officers of the United States, shall be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. [Ed.: This includes lying about blow-jobs].
No such provision appears to exists for members of congress. I suppose I get extra credit for that.
And I can't get "Joe 6-pack" out of my head. I am so not Joe 6-pack, not even Joe Box 'O Wine. My guess is if I met Joe 6-pack he and I would think eachother assholes. Oh well.
even Charles Krauthammer is wid da tarrists
Charles Krauthammer on Barack Obama:
"...he's got both a first-class intellect and a first-class temperament. That will likely be enough to make him president."
"...he's got both a first-class intellect and a first-class temperament. That will likely be enough to make him president."
we can haz AIM too?
(12:11:08 AM) briggs: matthews is doing a good job
(12:12:49 AM) fungster: 5 mavericks vs 4 scrantons
(12:16:04 AM) briggs: that was funny
(12:35:01 AM) fungster: who won the debate? let's ask each camp...for the talking points
(12:37:57 AM) briggs: yeah
(12:38:25 AM) fungster: energy independence?
(12:38:46 AM) briggs: how come every republican woman who comes on to talk impresses me more than sarah palin?
(12:39:43 AM) fungster: they've probably been at it longer
(12:39:54 AM) briggs: ready on day one
(12:42:14 AM) fungster: doggonit!
(12:43:00 AM) briggs: i imagine her, when he said "past is prologue", thinking "past is what? wait, i don't care, i'm mavericky." and that thought process happened in about 0.00001 seconds
(12:44:23 AM) fungster: the brain is quite fast you know
(12:44:48 AM) briggs: especially when everything is a nail
(12:46:08 AM) briggs: nothin' worse than a killed job
(12:46:27 AM) fungster: it looked like she was shaking her head when talking about her team, and nodding when talking about the other team
(12:46:34 AM) briggs: cubs are a homer, three walks and a homer away from being tied
(12:46:36 AM) fungster: either she's bulgarian or...
(12:46:39 AM) briggs: or a strike from losing
(12:12:49 AM) fungster: 5 mavericks vs 4 scrantons
(12:16:04 AM) briggs: that was funny
(12:35:01 AM) fungster: who won the debate? let's ask each camp...for the talking points
(12:37:57 AM) briggs: yeah
(12:38:25 AM) fungster: energy independence?
(12:38:46 AM) briggs: how come every republican woman who comes on to talk impresses me more than sarah palin?
(12:39:43 AM) fungster: they've probably been at it longer
(12:39:54 AM) briggs: ready on day one
(12:42:14 AM) fungster: doggonit!
(12:43:00 AM) briggs: i imagine her, when he said "past is prologue", thinking "past is what? wait, i don't care, i'm mavericky." and that thought process happened in about 0.00001 seconds
(12:44:23 AM) fungster: the brain is quite fast you know
(12:44:48 AM) briggs: especially when everything is a nail
(12:46:08 AM) briggs: nothin' worse than a killed job
(12:46:27 AM) fungster: it looked like she was shaking her head when talking about her team, and nodding when talking about the other team
(12:46:34 AM) briggs: cubs are a homer, three walks and a homer away from being tied
(12:46:36 AM) fungster: either she's bulgarian or...
(12:46:39 AM) briggs: or a strike from losing
Cubs...er, uh, ackkkkkkk...
...what else can be said that hasn't been said for the last one hundred years?
Thursday, October 2, 2008
if we had listened a little more carefully, we might have gotten a very early clue about how things would go...
George W. Bush's opening line at the first debate in 2000:
BUSH: Well, we do come from different places. I come from being a West Texas.
He then proceeds to talk about what he'll do with the "surplus."
BUSH: Let me just say that obviously tonight we're going to hear some phony numbers about what I think and what we ought to do. People need to know that over the next ten years it is going to be $25 trillion of revenue that comes into our treasurey and we anticipate spending $21 trillion. And my plan say why don't we pass 1.3 trillion of that back to the people who pay the bills? Surely we can afford 5% of the $25 trillion that are coming into the treasury to the hard working people that pay the bills. There is a difference of opinion. My opponent thinks the government -- the surplus is the government's money. That's not what I think. I think it's the hard-working people of America's money and I want to share some of that money with you so you have more money to build and save and dream for your families. It's a difference of opinion. It's a difference between government making decisions for you and you getting more of your money to make decisions for yourself.
I don't know about you, but that extra four treeeellllion dollars is burning a hole in my pocket. Why don't we throw a yooge phokking party for this phokking weasel to thank him for the bang-up job he did...
BUSH: Well, we do come from different places. I come from being a West Texas.
He then proceeds to talk about what he'll do with the "surplus."
BUSH: Let me just say that obviously tonight we're going to hear some phony numbers about what I think and what we ought to do. People need to know that over the next ten years it is going to be $25 trillion of revenue that comes into our treasurey and we anticipate spending $21 trillion. And my plan say why don't we pass 1.3 trillion of that back to the people who pay the bills? Surely we can afford 5% of the $25 trillion that are coming into the treasury to the hard working people that pay the bills. There is a difference of opinion. My opponent thinks the government -- the surplus is the government's money. That's not what I think. I think it's the hard-working people of America's money and I want to share some of that money with you so you have more money to build and save and dream for your families. It's a difference of opinion. It's a difference between government making decisions for you and you getting more of your money to make decisions for yourself.
I don't know about you, but that extra four treeeellllion dollars is burning a hole in my pocket. Why don't we throw a yooge phokking party for this phokking weasel to thank him for the bang-up job he did...
Don't Mess With The K-Mad
According to the Los Angeles Times, Hong-Chih Kuo "underwent a heart examination in an effort to determine why his fingers became numb and turned bright red while warming up Saturday." Kuo tested negative for blood clots earlier this week and the Dodgers continue to search for answers while he sits out the NLDS.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Mom not pleased wiff Uncle Cholly
Why does the stupid manager take Hamels out for the bullpen when he is
pitching a near perfect game?
Lidge did his best to lose it. How many has the bullpen lost for him
this year?
They still have 10 more games to win!
pitching a near perfect game?
Lidge did his best to lose it. How many has the bullpen lost for him
this year?
They still have 10 more games to win!
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OH NOES: tough one tonight
The Dodgers homered three times to send the Cubs to a seventh straight playoff loss, 7-2 in Game 1...
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the End Times harbingers continue to roll in (cont'd)
Goose Island on Clybourn will serve "Huskie Ale" during Saturday's NIU-Tennessee game.
Happy Fiscal New Year!
It's gonna be the best fiscal year ever...
Under the plausible fiscal-policy scenarios detailed in CBO's latest "Budget and Economic Outlook," which was released earlier this month, the budget deficits for 2017 and 2018 could exceed $1 trillion each year.
Trillion-dollar deficits would be arriving just as the cash-flow surpluses from Social Security turn into cash-flow deficits, a development that would require the federal government to use general revenues to meet Social Security benefit payments.
If the projections hold true, these deficits would become the primary force that would add $10 trillion to the national debt, more than doubling it by 2018.
"Unfortunately, that's the good news," Mr. Orszag said, "because thereafter we start to experience the longer-term budget pressures that are at the heart of the long-term fiscal problems the nation faces."
Willard Scott's joke of the day
What's the difference between a pigeon and a stock broker?
A pigeon can still make a deposit on a ferrari!
Then he went on to wish McCain a happy 105th birthday and the McCain's a happy 80th wedding anniversary. Ok I made that up.
A pigeon can still make a deposit on a ferrari!
Then he went on to wish McCain a happy 105th birthday and the McCain's a happy 80th wedding anniversary. Ok I made that up.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Postseason Predictions from Corms
NLDS
Cubs over Dodgers in 4
Phils over Brewers in 5
ALDS
Sox over Rays in 5
Sox over Angels in 5
NLCS
Cubs over Phils in 7
ALCS
Sox over Sox in 7
WS
Flying swine and ice hockey in hell Cubs over Sox in 5
Cubs over Dodgers in 4
Phils over Brewers in 5
ALDS
Sox over Rays in 5
Sox over Angels in 5
NLCS
Cubs over Phils in 7
ALCS
Sox over Sox in 7
WS
Flying swine and ice hockey in hell Cubs over Sox in 5
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