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Zed again. Hi, Watertiger!

Hi Watertiger! Enjoyed meeting you and your friends on Friday.

watertiger!

nope!

D’oh! Hi Betsy!

Hey, TexBetsy!

right back atcha. Dinner was so much fun!

omg “breakup of Pangaea” LO-fucking-L

Aloha, Water Tiger!

He’s certainly old enough…! ;-)

Can we just exile him and Barbie to Kamchatka? I doubt they’d ever find their way out, not in Risk™ but in real life…

:-)

Dude’s so old, he watched the first fish climb out of the water.

Let’s call it what it is. This guy is senile.

Tough guys fight wars, but smart guys win them. Once upon a time, McCain was tough. He was never smart. And, he was never a foreign-policy expert.

Hiya, WT! Good thing Texas borders Connecticut, George won’t have so far to go to get home.

Pleasure to have met you Friday!

Ahoy, matey!

Hi Watertiger. It was great meeting you. Do you think it might be time to bring Joey shortride back in to check McCain’s bearings again? I can’t imagine anyone else is willing to take on the job.

Leno says his Social Security number is 8.

Watertiger, where is the US on a map?

Sorry if I was a little spacey. I was still defrosting from the meat locker/convention center.

It is just too incredible to even digest….the only way that Iraq borders Pakistan is if Kuwait does not exist at all….now…it is possible that with the “new Iraq” map, they will make the old Iraq part of Kuwait, and therefore, Iraq would border Pakistan…So..the question is…is the new Iraq an expansion of Saudi Arabia…..??? Has Saudi Arabia taken over Iraq and Kuwait????

Hmmm…might suit Bandar Bush just fine.

looking forward to Oxdown where we can live blog Daily Show—spoilers and all.

And yes, he did cover the above issue along with lots of what we’ve been writing about the last couple of days. Somehow Jon and his writers have a way of boiling it down into concise statements that get to the heart of it and though he does it for comic effect, we here know it isn’t really funny. Sort of.

wow!
the “upstairs freshness” is posting again!!!
WAY kewl.
They fixed something that I have missed!!!! and others too, I’ve read.
:)

I guess Lieberman’s not allowed past the gates at Kennebunkport.

It’s restricted, doncha know.

McCain is self destructing before our eyes. Even without the Maliki statements (the coup de grace for the McCain campaign), he is single handedly destroying his own credibility as a foreign policy expert. He makes a not too bright 8th grader look good.

*steps back from the volunteer line*

Can we give McSame the test that new citizens have to take? You know the one where they have to tell parts of the actual Constitution, and know a few things about how the government is supposed to work?

He’d probably flunk.

Then that lawyer who thinks he’s really not eligible to run for POTUS can use that as some more evidence in his case.

I did enjoy that…! 8-)

north, south, east and west of Tikrit?

Spacey? I resemble that remark.

Actually I think he watched the birth of the first fish.

dugg

I’m having trouble keeping up a conversation with anyone because of the fast almost onslaught of posts. Which are more like comments than posts. (I have to do actual things, I don’t just sit and read ALL day, but I used to be able to complete a conversation…..

Between Iraq and Pakistan, and Iraq and Afghanistan, lies…Iran.
Damn. What a coincidence.

Dr. Dick!

And he seems to have lost his base. At least for today, the MSM isn’t playing along.

also in today’s news … McCain, not Maliki, knows ‘what Iraqis want’

McThuselah

OMG! There’s a Tikrit in the middle of the US. Someone shoot! I here there’s terraists there.

Mc….What was my name again?

Me too, siri. I’m prolly not making a lick of sense.

you’re not alone.

OT, but I have to share this special, and very rare, Montana moment with you. Went fishing this morning at my usual place, but did not catch anything. I did have a rather special fishing companion for a while, however. I was standing up to my knees in the river fishing and a bald eagle came flying up the river about 4-5 feet above the water. He flew right in front of me and then landed on the root ball of a down tree in a big logjam on the gravel bar about 20-30 feet away from me. He just sat there watching me fish for about 20 minutes and then flew off to a big tree about 100 yards away, where he staid until I left an hour later. Have to say that pretty much makes up for not catching any fish. I definitely need to start taking my camera with me out there. This is why I love Montana.

McAncient

I wonder what Adinnerjacket thinks about being called “the Iraq/Pakistan border.” Can’t make the ayatollahs very happy either. But if Cheney glassifies it, maybe Iran will be just the border.

since the breakup of Pangaea

This, placed in the middle of a post with no spew warning attached, is dangerous. I was lucky that I wasn’t eating chicken noodle soup. I’ve never looked my best with noodles coming out of my nose…

McDecrepit

When was the last time he made it to a hearing or the floor for a vote?

Campaigning must be hard work.

WT, can I just say that the photo of that kid who ‘fucking loves coloring’ is the best evah.

What a nice moment for you - sounds wonderful. That’s Montana for sure.

Camera. Never leave home without it. But thanks for the visual, Dr.

He has just about the worst record in the Senate. Obama has also missed a lot, but has done much better. Wonder if I could get paid for my job while I was galavanting all over the country interviewing for my new job and never showing up for work?

McBigbang.

so cool! they are majestic.

Absolutely beautiful.
Doc,if you would have caught something only to have him swoop down and snatch it from the end of your line, the moment would have been complete.
BTW, greetings from the Great Swamp.

It’s “I’m a dinner jacket”.

well, lol
i’m chasing you around!
i’m trying to talk to you and i’m like chasing you down to continue this conversation.
and i had another one going, but i’m afraid that’s lost and i hope i don’t seem rude!!
lol

some guy called into a radio show just to say, man, mccain is a parody of himself. “The dude is OLD! That’s not bias. He’s OLD.” the host couldn’t contain her snicker, and she’s usually pretty straight and cordial with other people’s opinions.

I’m waiting for McOLD to say he’s gonna build a fence on the Mexican/Canadian border…

how does he expect people to buy his line that he’s always been right about the war?

Has anyone ever verified that McBrain is talking about the same war as everybody else?

I mean, the Spanish-American War seems to be coming along quite nicely…

Saw a McCain commercial today where they said he has always supported the troops. And McCain approved that message.

*gigggggle* jimwhite

Oh hell, now I’m embarasked I might have missed it!

It’s “I’m a dinner jacket”.

Wrong thing to read with a mouthful of vodka and cranberry juice.

McCain: “I have an excellent record on [issue]. I have the full support of all the organizations that pay attention to [that issue]. I’m John McCain and that’s the way I see the facts as they are.”

Actually I think that is what he was waiting for. Got bored when he saw what a lousy fisherman I am. 8-P

I have never seen one this close in the wild, except from the car before. He was totally unconcerned about me, even when I left the water to change lures once. It really was a special moment and they really are magnificent animals.

that’s one of the best no fish fishing stories i’ve heard, dr dick

Sorry, Ron. You should try SaranWrap on the monitor.

It’s my mood lifter.

Tee hee. I had overlooked the McCain: Sucks at Risk caption.

Brilliant!!

Hi Suzanne! Please excuse my lack of manners.

How’s that quilt coming?

Wonder if the eagle went home empty-clawed and had to tell a story about the one that got away….

We have crossed a threshold. Nobody in their right mind takes McCain seriously any more. So, the people to be on the lookout for are those who pretend to. They are either lying sacks of shit attempting to scam the country for their own selfish gain, or they are every bit as demented as McCain himself. In either case, they are to be shunned.

Maniac coloring kid always gives me a smile. Makes me want to break out the crayons.

the quilt - well, all that keeping the place clean and now packing has put the quilt on the back burner. it is going in the car with me up to oregon where i will be able to work on it without having to put the sewing machine away every night just in case

I’ll bet he blamed it on Dr. Dick.

Wow! Makes the day worth living–what a moment.

I do think the Repub convention will be fun with everyone pretending they are excited about their candidate. The speeches probably should be recorded for the future.

I am used to it, my students do it all the time. They never read the text, don’t come to class, and it is my fault they flunked.

I’ll bet he blamed it on Dr. Dick.

And the strange weapon in his hand which kept scaring all the fish away…

That’s right, I heard you sold the place, congrats!

And the quilt will be beautiful when it’s done. I don’t think I could attempt anything but squares or straight lines. *g*

Displaying their enthusiasm by the degree of rigor mortis which has set in.

Photos!!

During Netroots Nation
Last night at “the garden room” of a vegetarian restaurant.

Given visible energy and momentum being generated by Obama’s ME visits, with Maliki in perticular, and what can only be described as a budding presidential aura, now the attack line is “he is presumptuously negotiating with Iraqis, he broke a taboo and revealed contents of a private meeting, he has overstepped“. gah.

Indeed, I have often wondered about this.

It pays big bucks to lie for Foxs and Corporate Media, so I sorta get that. It’s hard work to make the steaming pile so very appealing.

It is made easier though with people who refuse to admit they’ve been fooled. One of my most rational relatives gets upset with me when I mention the many many many blunders of McCain (he’s voting for BO) because (i think) he cannot grasp the fact that his earlier assessment of McCain (as maverick) could have been so wrong. Or that it was possible for proud people to be stupid enough to have bought it once upon a time.

It’s even more shameful to think someone pulled something over on you than to be the con artist in some people’s eyes.

This is OT but I need to get it in SOMEWHERE.
In CO we are being inundated with a new commercial on teevee during the afternoons and eves. it plays back to back in many cases. it’s a john mccain green background and white stick figures and a really catchy jingle in the background telling us all to “Just text, ATMATM, just text!!!
If you are lost, or cornfused or an anvil just dropped on your stick figure bf, and you just really need an ATM due to the event, you just text ATMATM and the location of a nearest ATM pops in on your cell phone.

This commercial started around the beginning of the last FISA fight.

So I’m thinkin’ there the big push cause they can easily, and with your cooperation, link your cell phone to your bank account, or some such other invasive evil thing.

And that’s my opinion, and it oughta be yours! j/k a saying i love to throw around in fun…..

and this opinion is no where NEAR my tin foil material. this just makes sense to me.

do you ever get calls from parents?

Let me guess… their parents agree?

i bet those students don’t get hit with the i told you to ignore that fool and his tools like the eagle did from his mrs when he went home

No eagles, but I do have a nesting pair of Mississippi kites on my property.

Nope. I have never heard from a single parent, even though I do periodically get whiners come in and try to get their grade changed. Helps to have a reputation as being tough (but fair). Almost never change grades unless I made a mistake somewhere.

*head desk*

Aaarrrrghhhh!!!

we havea new garden fountain that attracts hummingbirds that like to “wash their butts” as my nature loving family puts it.

Early night for me. Goodnight, all-the best of all possible tomorrows to you all.

g’nite rond

Night RonD. Enjoy the humidity. ;-)

sleep well ron d

What is funny about all this is that it will in no way affect the media’s portrayal of McCain as an expert on national security.

Goodnight to everyone from me, too.

Back to the last thread about O’Reilly calling me a KKK type. That can’t stand. I am pissed off. I checked Fox’ news site, and of course there’s no place to contact anyone important…

What are we going to do? He called so many respected people akin to KKK members.

That’s some weird stuff there, siri. I’d be suspicious too.

sleep well. how’s your cold?

Nighters, Ron.

ok
well
i can’t do the constant reload thing any more t’night.
night all.
sweet dreammmmmsss

Night Jim

Oh that’s good. I read a little while ago about a disturbing trend of those parents who don’t let go and when johnny gets a bad grade (in college!) they call the prof. they feel they have a right to because they’re footing the bill. One of the profs interviewed says he doesn’t take their calls anymore. Another just asks the parents when they will let their kids become adults and take responsibility. and then hangs up.

Sweet dreams, Jim!

Given visible energy and momentum being generated by Obama’s ME visits, with Maliki in perticular, and what can only be described as a budding presidential aura, now the attack line is “he is presumptuously negotiating with Iraqis, he broke a taboo and revealed contents of a private meeting, he has overstepped“. gah.

Well of course he overstepped. That’s what uppity people do, isn’t he?

F*ck’em if they can’t take a joke.

We could boycott his sponsors.
But since no one we know needs “Verbal Advantage,” I doubt it would have any effect.

yeah i really wonder if it’s showing in other states.

nite jim, nite ron.

Wait, that didn’t come out right.

It really is as though they are the Stepford Media, living inside a hermetically sealed bubble where no new information which might threaten their pre-determined narrative is allowed to enter. Either that or their heads are so far up their asses that they can lick their tonsils.

peeps, had The Flight from Hell home last night, so I’m going to retire a bit early.

All you Austinites - I love your town!

According to the peeps who keep track, McCain last appeared on the Senate floor for a vote on April 23, 2008. Since then, he has been ‘missing in action’.

He is busy criticizing Obama’s votes on this or that - but McSlime hasn’t actually voted on ANYTHING since April 23. Good place to be attacking someone who actually manages to get back to DC once in a while and do his current, actual job.

Hi, newton!

Is Verbal Advantage code for something?

Oh it has happened to colleagues of mine and other faculty I know. I am not sure why it hasn’t happened to me, especially as I am a fairly tough grader.

Can’t find a map?

Yeah, that’s pretty mean and personal. Billo is a