Colbert’s Keeping the Fear Alive
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Stephen Colbert is terrified of Muslim vampires, and you should be too.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:29:35pm |
I vant to suck your blood and impose Sharia on you, ha, ha.
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jamesfirecat Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:31:35pm |
In regards to someone calling on these people to dig up their own dead....
"Zombie eat brains, but zombie cannot swallow this injustice!"
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:32:05pm |
re: #1 HappyWarrior
I vant to suck your blood and impose Sharia on you, ha, ha.
I always ware a porkchop around my neck...
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:33:36pm |
re: #3 brookly red
I always ware a porkchop around my neck...
might just have to shoot the neighbors dog though...
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Surabaya Stew Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:34:25pm |
re: #3 brookly red
I always ware a garlic marinated porkchop around my neck...
There, fixed!
and pretty tasty too.... :-)
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:37:02pm |
re: #3 brookly red
I always ware a porkchop around my neck...
Do you wear a flask too? That should work as well.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:38:59pm |
re: #6 HappyWarrior
Do you wear a flask too? That should work as well.
no I just brown bag the 5th....
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:39:28pm |
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:41:56pm |
re: #2 jamesfirecat
In regards to someone calling on these people to dig up their own dead...
"Zombie eat brains, but zombie cannot swallow this injustice!"
f' the zombies in need to make Zedo stay dead...
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PhillyPretzel Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:42:06pm |
Hmm. Vampires. Ahh yes Chicken fat and garlic plus a Star of David. That will keep them away.
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Political Atheist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:43:15pm |
re: #5 Surabaya Stew
There, fixed!
and pretty tasty too... :-)
But about as Not Kosher as you can get!
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:43:54pm |
re: #10 PhillyPretzel
Hmm. Vampires. Ahh yes Chicken fat and garlic plus a Star of David. That will keep them away.
*scary music* enter Count Goldberg...
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jaunte Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:44:26pm |
I missed that cemetery story yesterday.
The community's burial site was approved in 2005 by the town's code enforcement official Dale R. Downin, Hass said. Hass provided CNN with a copy of the approval letter, dated December 6, 2005, which simply states that Downin has "inspected" the proposed property and that "a cemetery at this location would be allowed use according to the Town of Sidney Zoning Ordinance." Phone calls to Downin to confirm its authenticity have not yet been returned.
[Link: www.cnn.com...]
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:49:32pm |
Huffington Post providing buses from NYC to DC for the rallies.
Details of the HuffPost Sanity Bus are still in the works, but you can sign up below to participate. As soon as we know more, we'll alert you via email.
[Link: www.huffingtonpost.com...]
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:50:46pm |
"Scientists could say might happen." Hah!
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:53:39pm |
re: #14 Stanley Sea
Huffington Post providing buses from NYC to DC for the rallies.
[Link: www.huffingtonpost.com...]
Wife and I are committing to the rallies tomorrow. Looks like we're going to relive the "Backpacking-the-Eurail" fantasy by taking the Amtrak Crescent. This time we'll be sure to have a corkscrew.
Scott Miller--The Amtrak Crescent
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:54:18pm |
re: #14 Stanley Sea
Huffington Post providing buses from NYC to DC for the rallies.
[Link: www.huffingtonpost.com...]
Nooo. I don't want Huffington Post associated with this. Take all the fun out of it won't you. Hey, I called the costume thing! (I know I'm not the only one.) Wish I was going to be here. I'd RSVP.
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Charles Johnson Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:54:40pm |
If you have a Reddit account, go vote this one up:
[Link: www.reddit.com...]
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:55:38pm |
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:57:11pm |
Muslim Vampires I can handle. It's those whiny Emo Vampires I can't stand.
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Charles Johnson Wed, Sep 29, 2010 5:59:30pm |
Colbert is doing this nation a great service. It's not easy to stay terrified and angry, year after year, mosque after mosque. Kudos to him for reminding us that swivel-eyed paranoia is part of the fabric of America.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:00:13pm |
re: #16 Decatur Deb
Wife and I are committing to the rallies tomorrow. Looks like we're going to relive the "Backpacking-the-Eurail" fantasy by taking the Amtrak Crescent. This time we'll be sure to have a corkscrew.
Scott Miller--The Amtrak Crescent
[Video]
On of the members of my gaming group is going to be there as well. Most of the rest of us are going to be gaming that day.
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:00:39pm |
re: #16 Decatur Deb
Wife and I are committing to the rallies tomorrow. Looks like we're going to relive the "Backpacking-the-Eurail" fantasy by taking the Amtrak Crescent. This time we'll be sure to have a corkscrew.
Scott Miller--The Amtrak Crescent
[Video]
You are going to have the time of your last 5 years. I'm not going to say "the time of your life" that's presumptuous. But of the last 5 years? I will bet on it.
Kudos!!!
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:02:13pm |
re: #20 Dark_Falcon
Muslim Vampires I can handle. It's those whiny Emo Vampires I can't stand.
*sigh* vampires are so taxing...
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:04:35pm |
re: #25 brookly red
*sigh* vampires are so taxing...
Yep, Government Vampires are indeed taxing. They don't just drain your blood, they also drain your wallet. Hopefully, we'll get to stake a few of them on Nov 2.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:06:24pm |
Wait. WTF is going on in Sidney, NY?
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:06:35pm |
re: #26 Dark_Falcon
Yep, Government Vampires are indeed taxing. They don't just drain your blood, they also drain your wallet. Hopefully, we'll get to stake a few of them on Nov 2.
my favorite is politics... poly meaning many & ticks meaning small blood sucking insects.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:07:05pm |
re: #28 brookly red
my favorite is politics... poly meaning many & ticks meaning small blood sucking insects.
Loves it.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:07:22pm |
You know Osama Bin Laden is a member of Team Jacob and not Team Edward according to Omar Al-Farouq of Al Queda. So maybe Stephen's wrong, we should be worrying about Muslim werewolves.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:08:12pm |
re: #23 Dark_Falcon
On of the members of my gaming group is going to be there as well. Most of the rest of us are going to be gaming that day.
We'll be flying an Alabama flag with the motto "Sane in Alabama" for Stewart. For Colbert's FearFest, the poster is:
Freaking
Outraged
Xenophobes
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rwmofo Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:08:40pm |
re: #26 Dark_Falcon
Yep, Government Vampires are indeed taxing. They don't just drain your blood, they also drain your wallet. Hopefully, we'll get to stake a few of them on Nov 2.
Heh. I'll bring the garlic.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:09:22pm |
re: #30 HappyWarrior
You know Osama Bin Laden is a member of Team Jacob and not Team Edward according to Omar Al-Farouq of Al Queda. So maybe Stephen's wrong, we should be worrying about Muslim werewolves.
stay on the road stay off the Moores :)
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:10:46pm |
re: #26 Dark_Falcon
Yep, Government Vampires are indeed taxing. They don't just drain your blood, they also drain your wallet. Hopefully, we'll get to stake a few of them on Nov 2.
Hesitant in pimping my recent page, but what the hell, it's appropriate.
Check out the $$$ the defense dept spends on MILITARY BANDS
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:16:13pm |
re: #30 HappyWarrior
You know Osama Bin Laden is a member of Team Jacob and not Team Edward according to Omar Al-Farouq of Al Queda. So maybe Stephen's wrong, we should be worrying about Muslim werewolves.
Load up on silver alloy ammo. .308 is better than .223 for taking on Werewolves. An FAL is your friend.
/Yes, this is now the Gun Thread.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:17:38pm |
re: #35 Dark_Falcon
Load up on silver alloy ammo. .308 is better than .223 for taking on Werewolves. An FAL is your friend.
/Yes, this is now the Gun Thread.
Couldn't I just use a ham sandwich? These are Muslim werewolves we're talking about.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:17:39pm |
re: #34 Stanley Sea
Hesitant in pimping my recent page, but what the hell, it's appropriate.
Check out the $$$ the defense dept spends on MILITARY BANDS
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
On a military music riff, I won't apologize for pimping one of my faves, a site we used at HQDA to find out about ourselves. When you learn to drill it down, it could tell you how many trumpeters are in the 2nd Inf Div band at Tongducheon.
[Link: www.globalsecurity.org...]
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:17:53pm |
re: #34 Stanley Sea
Hesitant in pimping my recent page, but what the hell, it's appropriate.
Check out the $$$ the defense dept spends on MILITARY BANDS
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
That, I approve of, actually. Said bands "show the flag" for the military and they play an important role in key events. They are not going anywhere, having been part of our nations military since the Revolution began.
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prairiefire Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:18:57pm |
re: #27 SanFranciscoZionist
Wait. WTF is going on in Sidney, NY?
"Take back your dead, we changed our mind."?
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:19:24pm |
so lemmie see... if a Jewish vampire was to bite a Muslim warewolf (on an off night) during an election cycle then it wou...
never mind.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:19:50pm |
re: #36 HappyWarrior
Couldn't I just use a ham sandwich? These are Muslim werewolves we're talking about.
They may send suicide bombers. Best to have a good ranged weapon.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:20:21pm |
re: #35 Dark_Falcon
Load up on silver alloy ammo. .308 is better than .223 for taking on Werewolves. An FAL is your friend.
/Yes, this is now the Gun Thread.
Bullshit. zero shot in a 3" hot load.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:20:23pm |
On the subject of vampires, werewolves, CollegeHumor I think had a good spoof on what made Nazi zombies bad: Is it because they're Nazis or because they're zombies.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:21:05pm |
re: #41 Dark_Falcon
They may send suicide bombers. Best to have a good ranged weapon.
This is true but I can afford ham but not a gun with silver ammo. Damned student income.
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:21:29pm |
re: #34 Stanley Sea
Hesitant in pimping my recent page, but what the hell, it's appropriate.
Check out the $$$ the defense dept spends on MILITARY BANDS
[Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]
Eh. I question the "100s of millions". There are a lot of different kinds of bands. Lot of different uses for them. I would like to see a few more buglers. Nothing like a real bugler who actually knows how to play performing taps at a funeral. Those little electronic things just aren't the same. And the saddest sound you will ever hear is the bagpipes playing at a
Fallen Comrade ceremony.
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:21:41pm |
re: #38 Dark_Falcon
That, I approve of, actually. Said bands "show the flag" for the military and they play an important role in key events. They are not going anywhere, having been part of our nations military since the Revolution began.
To the tune of hundreds of millions/year?
Hmmm, Conservatives.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:22:56pm |
re: #43 HappyWarrior
On the subject of vampires, werewolves, CollegeHumor I think had a good spoof on what made Nazi zombies bad: Is it because they're Nazis or because they're zombies.
Toward the end of "Chopper Chicks In Zombietown", there is a scene where the townspeople abandon the bikers to fight the zombies alone, explaining that they knew them in life, "and they were good folks".
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:23:04pm |
re: #45 Escaped Hillbilly
Eh. I question the "100s of millions". There are a lot of different kinds of bands. Lot of different uses for them. I would like to see a few more buglers. Nothing like a real bugler who actually knows how to play performing taps at a funeral. Those little electronic things just aren't the same. And the saddest sound you will ever hear is the bagpipes playing at a
Fallen Comrade ceremony.
Read Pincus' articles. He lays it out. Really read it.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:23:19pm |
re: #42 brookly red
Bullshit. zero shot in a 3" hot load.
Not my cup of tea. Shotguns are more close quarters than I'd like. And they can only carry about 10 rounds, while a .30 cal rifle can carry 30 (80 rounds for a BetaMag). Nothing wrong with a shotgun, of course.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:24:12pm |
re: #45 Escaped Hillbilly
Eh. I question the "100s of millions". There are a lot of different kinds of bands. Lot of different uses for them. I would like to see a few more buglers. Nothing like a real bugler who actually knows how to play performing taps at a funeral. Those little electronic things just aren't the same. And the saddest sound you will ever hear is the bagpipes playing at a
Fallen Comrade ceremony.
yeah the hundreds of millions thing does seem a bit err unrealistic?
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:24:20pm |
Seventy! Seventy-one! Seventy-two virgins, ah ah ah ah!
(thunderclap)
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:24:25pm |
re: #45 Escaped Hillbilly
Eh. I question the "100s of millions". There are a lot of different kinds of bands. Lot of different uses for them. I would like to see a few more buglers. Nothing like a real bugler who actually knows how to play performing taps at a funeral. Those little electronic things just aren't the same. And the saddest sound you will ever hear is the bagpipes playing at a
Fallen Comrade ceremony.
We buried my FIL last summer, a veteran of Oran, Anzio, and the Pusan breakout. The only thing the funeral director failed on was our request not to play Taps on a Fisher-Price trumpet. I'm told the Marines won't use them.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:25:14pm |
re: #46 Stanley Sea
To the tune of hundreds of millions/year?
Hmmm, Conservatives.
They're worth it. The Armed Forces need to be seen and they need their traditions. Cutting bands would be bad for morale (and PR).
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:25:37pm |
re: #47 SanFranciscoZionist
Toward the end of "Chopper Chicks In Zombietown", there is a scene where the townspeople abandon the bikers to fight the zombies alone, explaining that they knew them in life, "and they were good folks".
Was that Ingmar Bergman's "Chopper Chicks in Zombietown"?
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:26:20pm |
I think we had Taps at my grandfather, a Korean war vet's funeral in Januaray of 09. Ave Maria was played during the church service. Hard not to get emotional during that. I also get emotional during Danny Boy.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:26:59pm |
re: #50 brookly red
yeah the hundreds of millions thing does seem a bit err unrealistic?
The military does have many bands. When they raised a demonstration force a few years ago, that even had a band. So the cost is not minuscule, but I find it worth the money.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:27:23pm |
re: #49 Dark_Falcon
Not my cup of tea. Shotguns are more close quarters than I'd like. And they can only carry about 10 rounds, while a .30 cal rifle can carry 30 (80 rounds for a BetaMag). Nothing wrong with a shotgun, of course.
/arrgh, real men don't fear close quarters... in Brooklyn we kill warewolfs with ice pick dipped in holy water...
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Reginald Perrin Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:28:00pm |
re: #50 brookly red
yeah the hundreds of millions thing does seem a bit err unrealistic?
Did you take the time to read the link Stanley Sea posted?
"The only service that came up with a number was the Marines," he says. "And the Marines came back and told me factually that they spend $50 million on their bands. The Army couldn't give me a good figure and they finally estimated $198 million, but they pride themselves on being the biggest employer of musicians in the country — between four and five thousand of them."
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:28:11pm |
re: #30 HappyWarrior
re: #35 Dark_Falcon
Max Brooks' (son of Mel) Zombie Survival Guide is a must-read for anyone who digs horror movies in general, and specifically anyone who'd like some remarkably useful-sounding tips on surviving a zombie apocalypse.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:29:37pm |
re: #50 brookly red
yeah the hundreds of millions thing does seem a bit err unrealistic?
Pincus says 500 million. In the pages of the Washington Post, no less.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:30:13pm |
re: #59 negativ
re: #35 Dark_Falcon
Max Brooks' (son of Mel) Zombie Survival Guide is a must-read for anyone who digs horror movies in general, and specifically anyone who'd like some remarkably useful-sounding tips on surviving a zombie apocalypse.
Hmmm I think I may get that for my youngest brother for Christmas. He enjoys zombie movies and if Max has his father's sense of humor, it will be perfect. My brother may be the only nine year old I know who not only knows who Mel Brooks is but appreciates his work.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:30:28pm |
re: #58 Reginald Perrin
Did you take the time to read the link Stanley Sea posted?
no I must admit that I did not... I do however know that just because someone can play a trumpet does not mean they won't have to pick up a rifle.
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:30:51pm |
re: #50 brookly red
yeah the hundreds of millions thing does seem a bit err unrealistic?
Read Pincus' columns. Shame to just toss aside.
I'm totally not into decimating the DOD music corps, but come on?
What to cut?
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prairiefire Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:31:21pm |
re: #61 HappyWarrior
Hmmm I think I may get that for my youngest brother for Christmas. He enjoys zombie movies and if Max has his father's sense of humor, it will be perfect. My brother may be the only nine year old I know who not only knows who Mel Brooks is but appreciates his work.
I hope he has seen "Sean Of The Dead?"
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Charles Johnson Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:31:38pm |
But here's another perspective on military bands -- some of America's greatest musicians gained invaluable experience and knowledge playing in military bands. One of history's greatest drummers, Steve Gadd, for example.
For young musicians, sometimes the military is their only chance to gain the skills they need.
There's plenty of waste in the military, but as a musician (who worked with Steve Gadd and many other musicians who went the military band route), I think people should direct their attention elsewhere.
How much is one Steve Gadd worth?
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:31:48pm |
re: #53 Dark_Falcon
They're worth it. The Armed Forces need to be seen and they need their traditions. Cutting bands would be bad for morale (and PR).
Including a Jazz orchestra and a country music group?
I'm not opposed to military bands by any means, but seriously? Given the amount of worry that goes on around here about reckless government spending...
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:31:54pm |
re: #53 Dark_Falcon
They're worth it. The Armed Forces need to be seen and they need their traditions. Cutting bands would be bad for morale (and PR).
Read it. Failing at conservatism because of Patriotism.
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:32:04pm |
re: #63 Stanley Sea
Read Pincus' columns. Shame to just toss aside.
I'm totally not into decimating the DOD music corps, but come on?
What to cut?
Bag pipes.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:32:20pm |
re: #60 SanFranciscoZionist
Pincus says 500 million. In the pages of the Washington Post, no less.
then I stand corrected.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:32:39pm |
re: #64 prairiefire
I hope he has seen "Sean Of The Dead?"
Pretty sure he has. I know he's seen Zombieland and enjoyed it.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:33:01pm |
re: #66 SanFranciscoZionist
Including a Jazz orchestra and a country music group?
I'm not opposed to military bands by any means, but seriously? Given the amount of worry that goes on around here about reckless government spending...
Reforming the contracting process would seem a better place to start.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:33:01pm |
re: #54 Decatur Deb
Was that Ingmar Bergman's "Chopper Chicks in Zombietown"?
Billy Bob Thornton was in it!
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prairiefire Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:33:09pm |
Ah, man. Comedian Greg Giraldo has died.[Link: www.tmz.com...]
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:33:29pm |
re: #55 HappyWarrior
I think we had Taps at my grandfather, a Korean war vet's funeral in Januaray of 09. Ave Maria was played during the church service. Hard not to get emotional during that. I also get emotional during Danny Boy.
We had a bugler for taps at my grandpa's funeral. Very nice.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:34:06pm |
re: #67 Stanley Sea
Read it. Failing at conservatism because of Patriotism.
If you are not a patriot, you are not a conservative. That's my view.
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:34:13pm |
I'm suddenly in the mood to go to Little Caesar and get some regular bread.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:34:24pm |
re: #68 b_sharp
Bag pipes.
The Army used to have a kiltie band. I haven't seen a trace lately, though. It might have been part of a PA reserve unit.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:34:25pm |
re: #73 prairiefire
Ah, man. Comedian Greg Giraldo has died.[Link: www.tmz.com...]
Shit I enjoyed him at the Friars Club Roasts. Only 44 years old too.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:34:32pm |
re: #65 Charles
But here's another perspective on military bands -- some of America's greatest musicians gained invaluable experience and knowledge playing in military bands. One of history's greatest drummers, Steve Gadd, for example.
For young musicians, sometimes the military is their only chance to gain the skills they need.
There's plenty of waste in the military, but as a musician (who worked with Steve Gadd and many other musicians who went the military band route), I think people should direct their attention elsewhere.
How much is one Steve Gadd worth?
They do have an awesome reputation for quality. They also do some very good work entertainng troops abroad.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:34:40pm |
re: #62 brookly red
no I must admit that I did not... I do however know that just because someone can play a trumpet does not mean they won't have to pick up a rifle.
In other words, you've decided that these guys just do it on the weekends, and the money spent is really just part of the cost of keeping fighting men in the field?
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:35:00pm |
re: #65 Charles
But here's another perspective on military bands -- some of America's greatest musicians gained invaluable experience and knowledge playing in military bands. One of history's greatest drummers, Steve Gadd, for example.
For young musicians, sometimes the military is their only chance to gain the skills they need.
There's plenty of waste in the military, but as a musician (who worked with Steve Gadd and many other musicians who went the military band route), I think people should direct their attention elsewhere.
How much is one Steve Gadd worth?
Well OK.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:35:10pm |
re: #75 Dark_Falcon
If you are not a patriot, you are not a conservative. That's my view.
wait... I thought it was the other way around?
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:35:11pm |
re: #48 Stanley Sea
Ok, I read it, really read it. The jerk used the old "equivalent of" pay comparison and counted their paychecks as the cost of the bands. Look, all Soldiers are Soldiers first. They still train on weapons, still deploy. Unless you are in one of the elite bands (which you don't get in as soon as you join the Army) you are deploying, training, doing details etc. like everyone else. Until recetnly, the bands wartime mission was to cover down as prison guards so the MPs could run combat missions. That has changed only recently because we have more MOS trained prison guards and the problems at Abu Graab caused people to feel a little insecure about untrained guards in the prisons. So, that figure is the cost of Soldiers, not just "band." Oh, and "the equivalent of" including COMMISSARY priveledges? Is he freaking kidding? Look, I'm a staff sergeant. I am NOT making more than a foreing service worker. You don't join the Army as a Staff Sergeant. You work you way up. That is not starting pay as he implies. Moreover, those elite bands require you to try out against the best of the best. So comparing their salaries to other band members is not only unfair, it's impossible. Those guys are talented entertainers, not high school hoofers. Also, its easy to complain about the military band when you use them to entertain at the White House and other state occasions. A convenient way to transfer your costs to our budget. The article is at best disingenuous.
All of that said, it would not hurt my feelings if they got rid of almost all military bands. The rank and file in the military benefit very little if at all. A few change of command ceremonies a year and an occasional Christmas show don't really warrant a full time band. But that is never going to happen.
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:35:29pm |
re: #66 SanFranciscoZionist
Including a Jazz orchestra and a country music group?
I'm not opposed to military bands by any means, but seriously? Given the amount of worry that goes on around here about reckless government spending...
Welfare Queens vs. Military Bands.
I see it clearly.
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:35:50pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:36:07pm |
re: #65 Charles
But here's another perspective on military bands -- some of America's greatest musicians gained invaluable experience and knowledge playing in military bands. One of history's greatest drummers, Steve Gadd, for example.
For young musicians, sometimes the military is their only chance to gain the skills they need.
There's plenty of waste in the military, but as a musician (who worked with Steve Gadd and many other musicians who went the military band route), I think people should direct their attention elsewhere.
How much is one Steve Gadd worth?
I actually do not suggest slashing that budget.
I do find it funny that people who normally worry fretfully about government spending for things I find very needful seem just fine with this.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:36:23pm |
re: #66 SanFranciscoZionist
Including a Jazz orchestra and a country music group?
I'm not opposed to military bands by any means, but seriously? Given the amount of worry that goes on around here about reckless government spending...
Yeah the traditional bands are one thing especially for funerals and ceremonies but I do question the need for a country music group or jazz orhcestra as well.
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:37:18pm |
re: #75 Dark_Falcon
If you are not a patriot, you are not a conservative. That's my view.
Spend spend spend.
Then complain about it.
That's what I see.
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:37:53pm |
re: #87 HappyWarrior
Yeah the traditional bands are one thing especially for funerals and ceremonies but I do question the need for a country music group or jazz orhcestra as well.
Jazz?
Jazz is a societal necessity.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:38:16pm |
re: #87 HappyWarrior
Yeah the traditional bands are one thing especially for funerals and ceremonies but I do question the need for a country music group or jazz orhcestra as well.
Morale and recruiting, the same reason the Army fields a NASCAR team and an NHRA dragster.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:38:18pm |
re: #84 Stanley Sea
Welfare Queens vs. Military Bands.
I see it clearly.
I bet the Welfare Queens fight dirty, but the Military Bands are better trained.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:38:29pm |
re: #83 Escaped Hillbilly
Ok, I read it, really read it. The jerk used the old "equivalent of" pay comparison and counted their paychecks as the cost of the bands. Look, all Soldiers are Soldiers first. They still train on weapons, still deploy. Unless you are in one of the elite bands (which you don't get in as soon as you join the Army) you are deploying, training, doing details etc. like everyone else. Until recetnly, the bands wartime mission was to cover down as prison guards so the MPs could run combat missions. That has changed only recently because we have more MOS trained prison guards and the problems at Abu Graab caused people to feel a little insecure about untrained guards in the prisons. So, that figure is the cost of Soldiers, not just "band." Oh, and "the equivalent of" including COMMISSARY priveledges? Is he freaking kidding? Look, I'm a staff sergeant. I am NOT making more than a foreing service worker. You don't join the Army as a Staff Sergeant. You work you way up. That is not starting pay as he implies. Moreover, those elite bands require you to try out against the best of the best. So comparing their salaries to other band members is not only unfair, it's impossible. Those guys are talented entertainers, not high school hoofers. Also, its easy to complain about the military band when you use them to entertain at the White House and other state occasions. A convenient way to transfer your costs to our budget. The article is at best disingenuous.
All of that said, it would not hurt my feelings if they got rid of almost all military bands. The rank and file in the military benefit very little if at all. A few change of command ceremonies a year and an occasional Christmas show don't really warrant a full time band. But that is never going to happen.
Good info. Thanks.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:38:47pm |
re: #80 SanFranciscoZionist
In other words, you've decided that these guys just do it on the weekends, and the money spent is really just part of the cost of keeping fighting men in the field?
in other words... tisk tisk stick to the actual words please.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:39:14pm |
I'm pretty sure military bands also include Color Guards like the ones who played Taps at my father's funeral. Not sure if that's waste we need to trim right now.
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A Man for all Seasons Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:39:22pm |
re: #65 Charles
But here's another perspective on military bands -- some of America's greatest musicians gained invaluable experience and knowledge playing in military bands. One of history's greatest drummers, Steve Gadd, for example.
For young musicians, sometimes the military is their only chance to gain the skills they need.
There's plenty of waste in the military, but as a musician (who worked with Steve Gadd and many other musicians who went the military band route), I think people should direct their attention elsewhere.
How much is one Steve Gadd worth?
Glenn Miller was our greatest musician who died for our country...
My pops loved him and played those old 33 1/3 albums when we grew up..
An American Hero...
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:39:45pm |
re: #89 b_sharp
Jazz?
Jazz is a societal necessity.
But it's also one of those rare areas where refusing to fund it probably improves it!
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:40:20pm |
re: #95 HoosierHoops
Glenn Miller was our greatest musician who died for our country...
My pops loved him and played those old 33 1/3 albums when we grew up..
An American Hero...
I prefer to listen to him on 78's but maybe that's just me.
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:41:03pm |
re: #89 b_sharp
Jazz?
Jazz is a societal necessity.
Oh yes, Jazz... it's just insolent noise.
/someone will know it
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:41:19pm |
Another reason I love fall: The spiders in the garden are big and fat. Some really cool webs out there today.
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:41:33pm |
re: #83 Escaped Hillbilly
I really appreciate your response, and I do agree.
But damn it, everyone talks about CUTTING THE GOVT SPENDING and this isn't part of it?
Bizarre.
Seriously, people want to cut on the poor, the elderly, the unemployed, the weak, the unrepresented. But the Military Band? Oh hell no!
I'm a Democrat. Yes. And I see the difference, in a nutshell.
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:41:43pm |
re: #96 SanFranciscoZionist
But it's also one of those rare areas where refusing to fund it probably improves it!
That might work for the blues, but not jazz.
You. Can't. Kill. Jazz.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:42:11pm |
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:42:15pm |
re: #100 Killgore Trout
Another reason I love fall: The spiders in the garden are big and fat. Some really cool webs out there today.
We have some special of big argiope around here, which gets very big and pretty in the fall. I am exceeding arachnophobic, so I appreciate the argiopes--they live and hunt outdoors, and don't bother me inside.
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:43:09pm |
re: #89 b_sharp
Jazz?
Jazz is a societal necessity.
And this is why we end up with so many. Everybody wants their favorite represented. The bandmembers love to make everyone happy. More bands. More bandmembers. More promotion opportunities... But as much as I love those guys, I have to agree with my more Lib friends here and say, why?
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:43:24pm |
re: #99 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Oh yes, Jazz... it's just insolent noise.
/someone will know it
Mr. Ripley?
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:43:47pm |
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prairiefire Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:43:55pm |
re: #104 SanFranciscoZionist
We have some special of big argiope around here, which gets very big and pretty in the fall. I am exceeding arachnophobic, so I appreciate the argiopes--they live and hunt outdoors, and don't bother me inside.
We call them "fuzzy butts" at our house. Their webs are amazing.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:44:00pm |
re: #101 Stanley Sea
I really appreciate your response, and I do agree.
But damn it, everyone talks about CUTTING THE GOVT SPENDING and this isn't part of it?
Bizarre.
Seriously, people want to cut on the poor, the elderly, the unemployed, the weak, the unrepresented. But the Military Band? Oh hell no!
I'm a Democrat. Yes. And I see the difference, in a nutshell.
You are bumping into a simple fact: Every part of our government spending can be held hostage to other programs.
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:45:01pm |
re: #94 Killgore Trout
I'm pretty sure military bands also include Color Guards like the ones who played Taps at my father's funeral. Not sure if that's waste we need to trim right now.
No the color guard is a tasking. However, when you have an actual bugler and not some electronic or recorded atrocity, he is a detailed member of the band (usually).
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:45:06pm |
It's a bit surreal to see the USMC marching band play swing jazz numbers while they stand there all disciplined and stiff as a frickin' board. Always technically flawless performances, but they don't exactly have a Jimi Hendrix-like stage presence, if you know what I mean.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:45:23pm |
In the novel of The Commitments, "Joey the Lips" freaks out about one of the musicians beginning to play jazz in his spare time, and informs Jimmy Rabbitte that it's 'musical wanking'.
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prairiefire Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:45:31pm |
I think the funeral services preformed by the trumpeters and other players are a great service.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:45:56pm |
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:46:25pm |
re: #64 prairiefire
I hope he has seen "Sean Of The Dead?"
I was expecting to hate that movie, but I loved it instantly. Highly recommended.
I also expected to hate "28 Days Later", but it was quite good as well.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:46:36pm |
re: #101 Stanley Sea
I really appreciate your response, and I do agree.
But damn it, everyone talks about CUTTING THE GOVT SPENDING and this isn't part of it?
Bizarre.
Seriously, people want to cut on the poor, the elderly, the unemployed, the weak, the unrepresented. But the Military Band? Oh hell no!
I'm a Democrat. Yes. And I see the difference, in a nutshell.
It's simple really, there really is no such thing as a pure big government liberal or small government conservative. 99% of people are in between somehow. Differing degrees of course but I see self described small government conservatives who propose as a solution to illegal immigration building a gignatic fence. Do they think that won't cost money? Ditto with cracking down on illegal immigration. It's like when people bitch about the quality of the roads, schools, etc and then it's pointed out hey you're going to have to pax for that with higher taxes they flip.
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:48:56pm |
re: #115 negativ
I was expecting to hate that movie, but I loved it instantly. Highly recommended.
I also expected to hate "28 Days Later", but it was quite good as well.
The sequel was complete shit however.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:48:57pm |
re: #110 Escaped Hillbilly
No the color guard is a tasking. However, when you have an actual bugler and not some electronic or recorded atrocity, he is a detailed member of the band (usually).
The rapid increase in deaths of the WWII generation overstressed the ability to provide buglers, hence the putrid plastic trumpets. In some locations the American Legion and similar organizations filled in. (As much as I despise their union-busting predecessors.)
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:48:59pm |
re: #114 Killgore Trout
Little Yellow Spider
[Video]
These ladies get as big as toonies around here.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:49:28pm |
OT, LA Lizards, awesome sunset...
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:49:49pm |
re: #53 Dark_Falcon
They're worth it. The Armed Forces need to be seen and they need their traditions. Cutting bands would be bad for morale (and PR).
So if you support a government country band, would you support a government extreme death metal band? :D
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prairiefire Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:50:02pm |
re: #115 negativ
I was expecting to hate that movie, but I loved it instantly. Highly recommended.
I also expected to hate "28 Days Later", but it was quite good as well.
"28 Days Later" looked too scary. "I Am legend" was about as intense as I like, anymore. This from someone who saw "Halloween" as soon as it came out. The American version of "Let The Right One In" looks scary.
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:50:20pm |
re: #111 negativ
Reminds me of our last deployment. We were at a big airfield, very safe, lot of extra people around and a real giant chowhall. The band no longer had much of a job but had to be put to use. Can't have people hanging out just enjoying their time off you know. So they made them play in the chow hall. Arrrrggghh. Horrible. Terrible accoustics and people are trying to talk and food and trays being slung around and terrible jazz playing way too loud in the middle of the room. Some idea fairies need to die before they take wing.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:51:12pm |
re: #121 WindUpBird
So if you support a government country band, would you support a government extreme death metal band? :D
What would the band's name be: Government Subsidy?
Maybe I'm traditional but I want to see more instrumental music out there. Stuff is so great for studying and when I write.
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Henchman 25 Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:51:23pm |
Huh. Just found out October is LBGT month at my college.
I can't help but see protesters showing up to protest "teh gay agenda". This won't be fun.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:51:35pm |
re: #121 WindUpBird
So if you support a government country band, would you support a government extreme death metal band? :D
Don't make me Google one for you.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:51:56pm |
re: #122 prairiefire
"28 Days Later" looked too scary. "I Am legend" was about as intense as I like, anymore. This from someone who saw "Halloween" as soon as it came out. The American version of "Let The Right One In" looks scary.
I loved 28 days. I almost turned off I am Legend because I was scared shitless but after the dog died I didn't care as much and made it through.
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:52:06pm |
re: #122 prairiefire
"28 Days Later" looked too scary. "I Am legend" was about as intense as I like, anymore. This from someone who saw "Halloween" as soon as it came out. The American version of "Let The Right One In" looks scary.
"28 Days Later" is a can't miss apocalypse/infected movie. Its sequel "28 weeks later" was pure hollywood BS and should be written off.
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:52:11pm |
re: #121 WindUpBird
So if you support a government country band, would you support a government extreme death metal band? :D
Please, please don't suggest that. Suggestions have a way of making their way to someone's ear. I can't imagine the horrors of a bunch of guys in stiff green suits playing deaf metal....in a chow hall.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:52:17pm |
re: #125 SteelPH
Huh. Just found out October is LBGT month at my college.
I can't help but see protesters showing up to protest "teh gay agenda". This won't be fun.
Maybe you'll be blessed with the Phelpls clan like we were at Mason. I was going to counter-protest those asses but you can't pay me to wake up at 6:30 to protest. I may hate bigots but I value my sleep too.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:52:28pm |
re: #124 HappyWarrior
What would the band's name be: Government Subsidy?
Maybe I'm traditional but I want to see more instrumental music out there. Stuff is so great for studying and when I write.
A lot of what I listen to is instrumental, but I don't think you can study to it :D
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:52:34pm |
re: #127 Killgore Trout
I loved 28 days. I almost turned off I am Legend because I was scared shitless but after the dog died I didn't care as much and made it through.
I can't watch it at all, because I knew the dog was doomed as soon as I saw the previews.
I can't watch shit where the dog dies.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:53:08pm |
re: #128 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
"28 Days Later" is a can't miss apocalypse/infected movie. Its sequel "28 weeks later" was pure hollywood BS and should be written off.
It's such a shame too. They did have the elements of a decent sequel but they totally fucked it up.
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:53:17pm |
re: #127 Killgore Trout
I loved 28 days. I almost turned off I am Legend because I was scared shitless but after the dog died I didn't care as much and made it through.
Never watched the Will Smith "I am Legend". Read the original story and liked the Vincent Price version better.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:53:17pm |
re: #126 Decatur Deb
Don't make me Google one for you.
There was the grant that the black metal band Solefald got from the icelandic government to make a double album about Iceland's national mythos or whatnot!
(and the record was amazing , btw)
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A Man for all Seasons Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:53:34pm |
re: #97 Killgore Trout
I prefer to listen to him on 78's but maybe that's just me.
My pops is crazy with music..He is this snob knows every jazz song and symphony song known to man.. God I love that man..But when I was 12 years old with my cheap electric guitar and Silvertone amp trying to do feed back like Jimi Hendricks..He would kick me out of my room to go outside and play ball...Pops told me unless I could play one Wes Montgomery song I pretty much sucked...I tried so hard to play just one lead..Even a effen Christmas tune..I knew at 13 yrs old my career in music wasn't going to happen...
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:53:42pm |
re: #132 SanFranciscoZionist
I can't watch it at all, because I knew the dog was doomed as soon as I saw the previews.
I can't watch shit where the dog dies.
No Cujo for you!
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A Man for all Seasons Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:54:08pm |
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:54:11pm |
re: #133 Killgore Trout
It's such a shame too. They did have the elements of a decent sequel but they totally fucked it up.
It was good right until they found the mother, and then nothing but stupidity for the rest of the movie.
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:54:11pm |
re: #130 HappyWarrior
Maybe you'll be blessed with the Phelpls clan like we were at Mason. I was going to counter-protest those asses but you can't pay me to wake up at 6:30 to protest. I may hate bigots but I value my sleep too.
You have s* to do.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:54:12pm |
re: #134 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
Never watched the Will Smith "I am Legend". Read the original story and liked the Vincent Price version better.
I've heard good things about the Vincent Price version. I should put that on my list.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:54:54pm |
re: #136 HoosierHoops
My pops is crazy with music..He is this snob knows every jazz song and symphony song known to man.. God I love that man..But when I was 12 years old with my cheap electric guitar and Silvertone amp trying to do feed back like Jimi Hendricks..He would kick me out of my room to go outside and play ball...Pops told me unless I could play one Wes Montgomery song I pretty much sucked...I tried so hard to play just one lead..Even a effen Christmas tune..I knew at 13 yrs old my career in music wasn't going to happen...
I just play because it's fun to play :D
I did luck out in that I had parents who supported my brother and I making unholy metal racket in our practice room for like five years :D
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:55:25pm |
re: #141 Killgore Trout
I've heard good things about the Vincent Price version. I should put that on my list.
"The Last Man on Earth" on youtube, you can watch the whole thing
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:55:38pm |
re: #131 WindUpBird
A lot of what I listen to is instrumental, but I don't think you can study to it :D
Haha yeah I can't study with my more loud stuff but my instrumental musical scores, Celtic music, and more soft rock I study pretty well with.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:55:38pm |
re: #141 Killgore Trout
I've heard good things about the Vincent Price version. I should put that on my list.
It has an alternate name IIRC, something like "Last Man Alive".
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Henchman 25 Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:56:19pm |
re: #130 HappyWarrior
If that happens, I'd have to use all my will and energy to resist punching them in the face. :P
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:57:40pm |
re: #146 SteelPH
If that happens, I'd have to use all my will and energy to resist punching them in the face. :P
What's great about the Phelps clan?
Libs and Cons both hate them. Totally different reasons. But it's a start.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:58:05pm |
re: #136 HoosierHoops
My pops is crazy with music..He is this snob knows every jazz song and symphony song known to man.. God I love that man..But when I was 12 years old with my cheap electric guitar and Silvertone amp trying to do feed back like Jimi Hendricks..He would kick me out of my room to go outside and play ball...Pops told me unless I could play one Wes Montgomery song I pretty much sucked...I tried so hard to play just one lead..Even a effen Christmas tune..I knew at 13 yrs old my career in music wasn't going to happen...
We play a fun music game when I visit my folks and brothers. We have this music station on the television and it naturally says the name of the artists and song so my old man and I try to guess the names of hte song and artists. He always kicks my ass naturally. It's so funny because I'll come home with music recommenditions for him and he'll be oh I already have heard them. I do really well with 60's rock though despite having been born in the late 80's. I feel grateful everyday to have been raised on music.
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SanFranciscoZionist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:58:24pm |
re: #147 Escaped Hillbilly
What's great about the Phelps clan?
Libs and Cons both hate them. Totally different reasons. But it's a start.
Actually, I think the same reason. They are total assholes.
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Bubblehead II Wed, Sep 29, 2010 6:58:59pm |
re: #65 Charles
I disagree. Military bands are a waste of money. As are the Military Flight Teams such as the Blue Angles. They cost us money. Money that could be spent else where.
////// Like building a flying jeep
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:00:18pm |
re: #147 Escaped Hillbilly
What's great about the Phelps clan?
Libs and Cons both hate them. Totally different reasons. But it's a start.
Shit, you ain't kidding. I saw Sean Hannity getting on I think Fred's daughter once for picketting the funerals of the military. I despise Hannity but that was refreshing. Of course, people like Hannity use the fact that Phelps is a registered Democrat as "proof" he's a liberal even though his views on homosexuality are reactionary to put it kindly.
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:00:20pm |
And got my pre-order for New Vegas in, just got to wait till the 19th to play
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A Man for all Seasons Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:01:31pm |
re: #142 WindUpBird
I just play because it's fun to play :D
I did luck out in that I had parents who supported my brother and I making unholy metal racket in our practice room for like five years :D
I love playing guitar...It's a hobby I've had since 12..My greatest regreat is not being that good..I can hold my own...I'm not shy but not that talented..
I love to write songs...I do know talent..When I see Charles playing i sit in the back of the room Pissed I never could play like that...I just can't play those scales in time...
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:01:34pm |
re: #144 HappyWarrior
Haha yeah I can't study with my more loud stuff but my instrumental musical scores, Celtic music, and more soft rock I study pretty well with.
I currently do work to stuff like this:
Whatever Amon Tobin is called, I like that dude's vibe
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:02:35pm |
re: #153 HoosierHoops
I love playing guitar...It's a hobby I've had since 12..My greatest regreat is not being that good..I can hold my own...I'm not shy but not that talented..
I love to write songs...I do know talent..When I see Charles playing i sit in the back of the room Pissed I never could play like that...I just can't play those scales in time...
At least you can play, tho! I tried twice and failed utterly :P I'm sticking to drums!
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:02:35pm |
re: #150 Bubblehead II
I disagree. Military bands are a waste of money. As are the Military Flight Teams such as the Blue Angles. They cost us money. Money that could be spent else where.
/// Like building a flying jeep
The military has a flying saucer, in a hangar at Ft. Eustis.
[Link: ufo-joe.tripod.com...]
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:03:07pm |
re: #137 WindUpBird
No Cujo for you!
Stephen King said a few years ago that after he sobered up and got off coke, he realized that Cujo was about his addictions, and that he had no idea that was the case while he was writing it. Read through that filter, it's very different book. Same with "The Shining", though that one's quite a bit more obvious.
Of a couple of his other books written around that same time, he said something along the lines of, "those novels were well-received and they are some of my better work. I just wish I could remember writing them."
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:04:15pm |
re: #155 WindUpBird
At least you can play, tho! I tried twice and failed utterly :P I'm sticking to drums!
Just put one finger in front of the other.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:04:29pm |
re: #156 Decatur Deb
The military has a flying saucer, in a hangar at Ft. Eustis.
feh, we have build far better drones since then, no?
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:04:35pm |
re: #150 Bubblehead II
I disagree. Military bands are a waste of money. As are the Military Flight Teams such as the Blue Angles. They cost us money. Money that could be spent else where.
/// Like building a flying jeep
Aaah. I'll probably be out before they get them. No fair! Boy this has "potential for abuse" written all over it. Wheeee!
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:04:54pm |
re: #121 WindUpBird
So if you support a government country band, would you support a government extreme death metal band? :D
Yep. I don't know how you'd do it, but it can't be barred unless it causes a discipline problem.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:05:23pm |
re: #65 Charles
STEVE GADD IS AWESOME
So awesome in fact that I honestly cannot really appreciate how good he is, being a guy who mostly listens to metal and has no jazz background to speak of
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Political Atheist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:05:38pm |
Happy Dance!
Just got my first ever lightning photograph right out my own patio. Sweet! Paging shortly.
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WINDUPBIRD DISEASE [S.K.U.M.M.] Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:05:53pm |
re: #157 negativ
Burroughs did the same thing with Naked Lunch, didn't he?
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:06:11pm |
re: #152 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
I've had TERRIBLE luck with pre-ordering. In all cases, everything I pre-ordered didn't arrive until after it was on the retail shelves, which sort of defeats the purpose. Back when I was still playing World of Warcrack, I pre-ordered the first expansion and didn't get it until two weeks after release. I don't pre-order anything anymore.
/ragefist!
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:06:53pm |
re: #161 Dark_Falcon
Yep. I don't know how you'd do it, but it can't be barred unless it causes a discipline problem.
well it is a useful interrogation tool, no?
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:07:04pm |
I really thing once I graduate college and I get some money I am going to learn how to play an instrument. It's something I've been wanting to do for a while. Got a Celtic harp as the centerpiece of my tat on my right shoulder. Love it.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:07:04pm |
re: #160 Escaped Hillbilly
Aaah. I'll probably be out before they get them. No fair! Boy this has "potential for abuse" written all over it. Wheee!
Yeah. We really need a flying version of the M151.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:07:30pm |
re: #149 SanFranciscoZionist
Actually, I think the same reason. They are total assholes.
I remember when one of the Phelps daughters was on Hannity and Colmes. Both of them said largely the same thing: That she was being hurtful, disrespectful, and rotten. The way her eyes stared was just creepy, too.
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:07:30pm |
re: #156 Decatur Deb
The military has a flying saucer, in a hangar at Ft. Eustis.
[Link: ufo-joe.tripod.com...]
That was built by Avro in Canada, under contract.
It sucked.
It also blows.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:07:43pm |
re: #138 HoosierHoops
Hello my friend...Cooled down yet?
*waves*
Almost cooled off. Breezy, it's only 70 degrees out! YAY!
Drive safely on your trip!
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:07:58pm |
re: #165 negativ
I've had TERRIBLE luck with pre-ordering. In all cases, everything I pre-ordered didn't arrive until after it was on the retail shelves, which sort of defeats the purpose. Back when I was still playing World of Warcrack, I pre-ordered the first expansion and didn't get it until two weeks after release. I don't pre-order anything anymore.
/ragefist!
I preordered thru steam, so a few days before the 19th, they'll make it available for download and I'll get it installed straight to my PC and it will be activated on the release date.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:08:02pm |
re: #165 negativ
I've had TERRIBLE luck with pre-ordering. In all cases, everything I pre-ordered didn't arrive until after it was on the retail shelves, which sort of defeats the purpose. Back when I was still playing World of Warcrack, I pre-ordered the first expansion and didn't get it until two weeks after release. I don't pre-order anything anymore.
/ragefist!
pre ordering is God's way of telling you you have too much money...
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:08:13pm |
re: #170 b_sharp
That was built by Avro in Canada, under contract.
It sucked.
It also blows.
Literalism upding.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:08:29pm |
re: #168 Decatur Deb
Yeah. We really need a flying version of the M151.
It would crash the second you fired the 152mm.
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:08:30pm |
re: #151 HappyWarrior
Yep, and in the meantime the Libs on the boards are happily calling him a SoCon cause of, you know, the religion thing.
I don't think his political persuassion is important. Like SFZionist said, he's an asshole.
Hey we had this conversation about the use of the term Christian Taliban the other day. He might actually qualify. Thank goodness he's so crazy he can't get many people outside his own clan interested in joining him.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:09:29pm |
re: #175 Dark_Falcon
It would crash the second you fired the 152mm.
It would crash in the parking lot at 8Knots.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:09:54pm |
re: #164 WindUpBird
Burroughs did the same thing with Naked Lunch, didn't he?
Not sure, although with Naked Lunch it's reeeeeally hard to miss, what with lines like:
Ever see a hot shot hit, kid? I saw the Gimp catch one in Philly. We rigged his room with a one-way whorehouse mirror and charged a sawski to watch it. He never got the needle out of his arm. They don't if the shot is right. That's the way they find them, dropper full of clotted blood hanging out of a blue arm. The look in his eyes when it hit --- Kid, it was tasty.
David Cronenberg's film adaptation of Naked Lunch is also a must-see.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:11:19pm |
re: #176 Escaped Hillbilly
Yep, and in the meantime the Libs on the boards are happily calling him a SoCon cause of, you know, the religion thing.
I don't think his political persuassion is important. Like SFZionist said, he's an asshole.
Hey we had this conversation about the use of the term Christian Taliban the other day. He might actually qualify. Thank goodness he's so crazy he can't get many people outside his own clan interested in joining him.
Yeah I don't think it is either but it is accurate I think to state that Phelps is a reactionary. I think he would qualify too. Seriously there doesn't seem to be any group that the guy likes. He reminds me of Cartman on South Park who admires Hitler yet at the same time hates Austrians.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:11:59pm |
re: #177 Decatur Deb
It would crash in the parking lot at 8Knots.
Well, you could just fire the Shillelagh while in flight.
(Russia managed to make gun launched missile work but we couldn't.)
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:12:54pm |
re: #141 Killgore Trout
I've heard good things about the Vincent Price version. I should put that on my list.
Anything Vincent Price did was good. He did an incredible one man "Oscar Wilde"stage performance nearing the end of his life. Just Vincent in a chair on the stage. One of the best things I have ever seen. I must go look for it on youtube.
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Mr Pancakes Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:13:19pm |
re: #154 WindUpBird
I currently do work to stuff like this:
[Video]Whatever Amon Tobin is called, I like that dude's vibe
I got his album "Supermodified" after hearing this song (Slowly). I love the muffled sax groove thing going on there.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:13:29pm |
re: #180 Dark_Falcon
Well, you could just fire the Shillelagh while in flight.
(Russia managed to make gun launched missile work but we couldn't.)
that's OK ... we managed to make a country work.
well up untill now that is...
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A Man for all Seasons Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:14:41pm |
re: #171 Floral Giraffe
*waves*
Almost cooled off. Breezy, it's only 70 degrees out! YAY!
Drive safely on your trip!
9 hours till Winston and I hit the road..Thank you for good wishes! I won't have Internet Connectivity till Lawd knows when this next week...You have my Cell and work email..Other than than I go dark in a few hours
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:14:51pm |
AllahPundit finally tackles O'Keefe's failed stunt. Claims stupidity is the best defense....
CNN accuses James O’Keefe of bizarre prank
What I can’t quite grasp is how, if he and his team really did intend to follow the script and film Boudreau on the boat with sex toys scattered around, that they could have conceivably released the resulting video and thought people would like it. That may be their best defense, actually — that no one seriously could have thought this was a good idea and that the script was just a raunchy joke being circulated among the team, never meant to be implemented. (The other defense, presumably, will be that the colleague who tipped off Boudreau is lying.) Anyway, now you’re up to speed. We’ll hear O’Keefe’s side of it soon enough, I’m sure
It's pretty simple and O'Keefe and Brietbart have done this before. All they needed to do was to get her on the boat with the dildos and condom jar. Anything she said or did after that could be edited in a way to make her looks like a whore and the wingnuts would have rejoiced without question.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:15:24pm |
re: #163 rightwingconspirator
Happy Dance!
Just got my first ever lightning photograph right out my own patio. Sweet! Paging shortly.
Any rain? Cooling off here, nicely!
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:15:43pm |
re: #184 HoosierHoops
9 hours till Winston and I hit the road..Thank you for good wishes! I won't have Internet Connectivity till Lawd knows when this next week...You have my Cell and work email..Other than than I go dark in a few hours
Good luck as an Okie, Hoops. :D
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:17:05pm |
re: #185 Killgore Trout
AllahPundit finally tackles O'Keefe's failed stunt. Claims stupidity is the best defense...
CNN accuses James O’Keefe of bizarre prankIt's pretty simple and O'Keefe and Brietbart have done this before. All they needed to do was to get her on the boat with the dildos and condom jar. Anything she said or did after that could be edited in a way to make her looks like a whore and the wingnuts would have rejoiced without question.
Sick, just sick. Men who treat women like that deserve to lose their balls.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:17:48pm |
re: #176 Escaped Hillbilly
Yep, and in the meantime the Libs on the boards are happily calling him a SoCon cause of, you know, the religion thing.
I don't think his political persuassion is important. Like SFZionist said, he's an asshole.
Hey we had this conversation about the use of the term Christian Taliban the other day. He might actually qualify. Thank goodness he's so crazy he can't get many people outside his own clan interested in joining him.
This is quite long, but worth a read if you're interested in aberrant psychology.
Addicted to Hate: the Fred Phelps Story
I don't know how accurate it is, but it's damned sure disturbing.
Here's a 1-hour BBC documentary by Louis Theroux, who spent several days living with the Phelps family to try to see what they were like from the inside. The answer: damn weird. Then you learn about the kids, and your heart breaks.
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Four More Tears Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:17:52pm |
re: #188 Dark_Falcon
Sick, just sick. Men who treat women like that deserve to lose their balls.
Ehh... I'm no fan of this stunt, but that sounds just a little severe, no?
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:18:23pm |
re: #188 Dark_Falcon
Sick, just sick. Men who treat women like that deserve to lose their balls.
Men who treat women like that have brittle balls.
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Escaped Hillbilly Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:18:43pm |
From zombies to flying cars. I have to get to bed but I don't wanna.
I leave you with the late great, Vincent Price.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:18:57pm |
re: #190 JasonA
Ehh... I'm no fan of this stunt, but that sounds just a little severe, no?
I said they deserve it. I don't think anyone should actually do that to them.
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Kragar Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:19:01pm |
re: #190 JasonA
Ehh... I'm no fan of this stunt, but that sounds just a little severe, no?
It would be a minor wound in O'Keefe's case.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:20:40pm |
re: #181 Floral Giraffe
Anything Vincent Price did was good. He did an incredible one man "Oscar Wilde"stage performance nearing the end of his life. Just Vincent in a chair on the stage. One of the best things I have ever seen. I must go look for it on youtube.
Patrick Stewart used to do a one-man performance of "A Christmas Carol". I never saw the stage show, but I have a recording of it and it's amazing. They also made it into a movie which was, um... less than amazing, because the budget was apparently $137.50 or so.
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Four More Tears Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:21:19pm |
re: #194 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)
It would be a minor wound in O'Keefe's case.
'Tis but a scratch!
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Four More Tears Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:21:38pm |
re: #195 negativ
Patrick Stewart used to do a one-man performance of "A Christmas Carol". I never saw the stage show, but I have a recording of it and it's amazing. They also made it into a movie which was, um... less than amazing, because the budget was apparently $137.50 or so.
It was too awesome for words.
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:21:46pm |
BBL, gotta keep plugging away at my learning curve on this project.
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:22:04pm |
re: #185 Killgore Trout
AllahPundit finally tackles O'Keefe's failed stunt. Claims stupidity is the best defense...
CNN accuses James O’Keefe of bizarre prankIt's pretty simple and O'Keefe and Brietbart have done this before. All they needed to do was to get her on the boat with the dildos and condom jar. Anything she said or did after that could be edited in a way to make her looks like a whore and the wingnuts would have rejoiced without question.
If I may, post John Cole's tweet (major ding ding)
O'Keefe's big mistake was to stop targeting black people. Media would have never noticed he was a scumbag until he went after one of them.
about 3 hours ago via TweetDeck
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TedStriker Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:23:24pm |
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Dancing along the light of day Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:23:35pm |
re: #192 Escaped Hillbilly
From zombies to flying cars. I have to get to bed but I don't wanna.
I leave you with the late great, Vincent Price.
MUST get back to work, must, must.....
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:23:57pm |
re: #199 Stanley Sea
If I may, post John Cole's tweet (major ding ding)
John Cole isn't the same as Juan Cole, right?
/Stupid Question
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:24:41pm |
re: #198 Floral Giraffe
BBL, gotta keep plugging away at my learning curve on this project.
Helping women learn their curves is fun and rewarding.
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goddamnedfrank Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:26:04pm |
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:27:02pm |
re: #204 Dark_Falcon
John Cole isn't the same as Juan Cole, right?
/Stupid Question
Nope. Balloon Juice vs. Informed Comment (blogs)
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:28:29pm |
re: #206 goddamnedfrank
Says the "man" who hatefully called Barbara Boxer a "rabid bitch" just yesterday. The cognitive dissonance is astounding.
How so? Boxer isn't just liberal, she's plain nasty. I base that not just off her public persona, but off the observations of a friend who interned for a Senator and had a chance to observe her when the cameras are off.
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:28:48pm |
re: #207 Stanley Sea
Nope. Balloon Juice vs. Informed Comment (blogs)
heh, READ THEM BOTH. Expand your damned minds.
'
Actually, I am really up for some new blogs. What can you suggest?
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:28:52pm |
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:28:56pm |
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bratwurst Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:29:09pm |
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ClaudeMonet Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:29:39pm |
re: #20 Dark_Falcon
Muslim Vampires I can handle. It's those whiny Emo Vampires I can't stand.
"whiny Emo" is redundant.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:29:48pm |
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:30:00pm |
Abbie Boudreau Reveals Stunning Details of Failed James O’Keefe Prank (video)
This is very bad for wingnuts. They deserve every bit of scorn they get from this. Dishonest, lying, epically stupid fuckers.
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bratwurst Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:30:38pm |
re: #208 Dark_Falcon
How so? Boxer isn't just liberal, she's plain nasty. I base that not just off her public persona, but off the observations of a friend who interned for a Senator and had a chance to observe her when the cameras are off.
So it IS possible to express this opinion without resorting to misogyny. Imagine that.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:32:29pm |
re: #212 bratwurst
Unreal. Thanks for bringing that comment to my attention. I must say that I am embarrassed for having defended the lizard in question in the past.
I'm sorry you feel that way. Just so we're clear, I don't feel that way about Diane Feinstein, or Hillary Clinton, or Michelle Obama. It's only Boxer, and its based on what I know about her personality, not her ideology.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:33:13pm |
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Political Atheist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:33:15pm |
re: #171 Floral Giraffe
re: #188 Dark_Falcon
Sick, just sick. Men who treat women like that deserve to lose their balls.
Agreed. Oh and as promised I put up a page for the thunderstorm we just saw. Pretty in the sunset.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:33:23pm |
Attn: Allahpundit
Your readers are dishonest fucks. Why bother them with reality?
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goddamnedfrank Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:33:27pm |
re: #208 Dark_Falcon
How so? Boxer isn't just liberal, she's plain nasty. I base that not just off her public persona, but off the observations of a friend who interned for a Senator and had a chance to observe her when the cameras are off.
Oh, so it's anecdotally based misogyny you're indulging in, well that's different. By all means then, feel free to indulge yourself with such childish displays of greasy woman hating language if your friend says that she is an unpleasant person.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:33:43pm |
re: #216 bratwurst
So it IS possible to express this opinion without resorting to misogyny. Imagine that.
I didn't mean it to sound misogynist and if it sounded that way and offended, I apologize.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:34:41pm |
re: #209 Stanley Sea
heh, READ THEM BOTH. Expand your damned minds.
'
Actually, I am really up for some new blogs. What can you suggest?
A - I n f o s (a multi-lingual news service by, for, and about anarchists )
URL is ainfos.ca, if you want to go there.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:34:49pm |
OT and totally irrelevant: Finally bought some much-needed external storage, and am currently in Windows* copying over several hundred gigabytes to the new drive.
The copy time estimation isn't as wonky as it used to be:
Image: estimation.png
but it's still ridiculous.
First it was 10+hours, then ~3 hours, and now it's been at 5hrs 30mins for the last thirty minutes.
*yeah I know, but my intent was to play "Oblivion" which I reinstalled yesterday, instead of farting around here all night. Hence, Windows.
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goddamnedfrank Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:34:57pm |
re: #222 Dark_Falcon
I didn't mean it to sound misogynist and if it sounded that way and offended, I apologize.
What a fucking weak ass non-apology, you meant it exactly as it came out.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:35:04pm |
re: #221 goddamnedfrank
Oh, so it's anecdotally based misogyny you're indulging in, well that's different. By all means then, feel free to indulge yourself with such childish displays of greasy woman hating language if your friend says that she is an unpleasant person.
He happens to be my best friend, and he's a better judge of character than I am. So yes, if he says someone is nasty I believe him.
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ClaudeMonet Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:35:11pm |
re: #57 brookly red
/arrgh, real men don't fear close quarters... in Brooklyn we kill warewolfs with ice pick dipped in holy water...
That doesn't work on any werewolves except Christian ones. With my luck, I'd get a Shinto werewolf.
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bratwurst Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:35:19pm |
re: #217 Dark_Falcon
I'm sorry you feel that way. Just so we're clear, I don't feel that way about Diane Feinstein, or Hillary Clinton, or Michelle Obama. It's only Boxer, and its based on what I know about her personality, not her ideology.
I still think there is a way you can spread second hand information without being an ugly misogynist. I am a linguist by trade, and one of the things we learn in my field is that people frequently judge you by the language you use.
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Killgore Trout Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:35:27pm |
Much awesome shit being posted in the pages tonight.
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Political Atheist Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:36:19pm |
re: #229 Killgore Trout
Thanks Kilgore. It's great to have the opportunity.
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Our Precious Bodily Fluids Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:37:12pm |
re: #208 Dark_Falcon
How so? Boxer isn't just liberal, she's plain nasty. I base that not just off her public persona, but off the observations of a friend who interned for a Senator and had a chance to observe her when the cameras are off.
I can't say whether she's a bitch or has rabies, but I can say that I think she has some of the most poorly-informed and just plain dumb opinions about gun control to be found anywhere in the Senate.
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jaunte Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:37:22pm |
Sam the old cat just came over and stood on my keyboard for a bit.
Google responded:
Your search - jttt tttt ttt tttt tttttt tttt tttt tttt ttttt ttt ttttt ttt tttt tttt tttt ttttt tttt - did not match any documents.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:37:25pm |
re: #228 bratwurst
I still think there is a way you can spread second hand information without being an ugly misogynist. I am a linguist by trade, and one of the things we learn in my field is that people frequently judge you by the language you use.
You're right. Sometimes I do say foolish things and that was one of them.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:37:54pm |
re: #231 negativ
I can't say whether she's a bitch or has rabies, but I can say that I think she has some of the most poorly-informed and just plain dumb opinions about gun control to be found anywhere in the Senate.
Quite Concur.
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:39:21pm |
re: #225 goddamnedfrank
What a fucking weak ass non-apology, you meant it exactly as it came out.
A linguist and a mind reader. Wow.
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Decatur Deb Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:40:09pm |
Jon Stewart coming up, and I must set up the Tranzi Prog decryption tables. 'Nite, all.
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brookly red Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:40:18pm |
re: #225 goddamnedfrank
What a fucking weak ass non-apology, you meant it exactly as it came out.
/you sure do know how to impress people.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:45:24pm |
re: #237 brookly red
/you sure do know how to impress people.
He is what he is. Brookly. He prefers to be harsh and direct as a means of confronting people with what he feels are their misdeeds. Hence the "goddamnfrank" nic. I was that way myself, before I went into sales. Given my career path, I've had to learn how to shade my opinions and sometimes simply go along to get along. GDF chooses not to play that game.
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Stanghazi Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:45:37pm |
re: #233 Dark_Falcon
You're right. Sometimes I do say foolish things and that was one of them.
Lucky Ice is on hiatus. I think it, but don't type it like she probably would.
Cheers Ice! You are missed.
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Dark_Falcon Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:56:40pm |
re: #239 Stanley Sea
Lucky Ice is on hiatus. I think it, but don't type it like she probably would.
Cheers Ice! You are missed.
In that, I am lucky. She would have clubbed me for that, and she may still do so. The post isn't going away, after all.
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 7:59:31pm |
OT but man am I beat. Just sent out 18-20 emails since i am doing a story here on campus involving athletes and music. Felt weird emailing a bunch of people I don't know and only two of them I've ever met since I included two of the girls from the volleyball team which is my beat.
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b_sharp Wed, Sep 29, 2010 8:03:03pm |
re: #241 HappyWarrior
OT but man am I beat. Just sent out 18-20 emails since i am doing a story here on campus involving athletes and music. Felt weird emailing a bunch of people I don't know and only two of them I've ever met since I included two of the girls from the volleyball team which is my beat.
Tired fingers, eh?
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HappyWarrior Wed, Sep 29, 2010 8:10:21pm |
re: #242 b_sharp
Tired fingers, eh?
oh hell yeah even with all the copying and pasting. I mean this is an itneresting gig but it feels weird emailing people privately. Big step up form actually talking face to face. The good thing though is the responses will be electronic and I won't have to take handwritten notes and have to rely on my handwriting but it's tiring work.
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CarleeCork Wed, Sep 29, 2010 8:36:18pm |
re: #74 SanFranciscoZionist
We had a bugler for taps at my grandpa's funeral. Very nice.
We had taps and a twenty-one gun salute at my Dad's funeral. He served during the Korean War and WWII in the Air Force. I sobbed like a baby and I heard a woman wailing at a different service. Nothing will make you break down like the 21 gun salute.
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goddamnedfrank Wed, Sep 29, 2010 8:37:59pm |
re: #235 b_sharp
A linguist and a mind reader. Wow.
bratwurst is the linguist, I'm just the guy calling "if it sounded that way and offended" a conditional bullshit non-apology, and identifying D_F's well worn pattern of weak sauce and walk backs as being deliberate and inexcusable.
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boredtechindenver Wed, Sep 29, 2010 10:40:22pm |
re: #132 SanFranciscoZionist
I can't watch it at all, because I knew the dog was doomed as soon as I saw the previews.
I can't watch shit where the dog dies.
I saw they are remaking "A Boy and His Dog". You should like that movie, the dog doesn't die.
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Feline Fearless Leader Thu, Sep 30, 2010 6:23:29am |
re: #68 b_sharp
Bag pipes.
Heretic. Cutting bag pipe using bands. :p
I've seen the Black Watch regimental band twice. (And once was before the UK armed forces cut back enough that it became a combined regimental band.)
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TEWalker Thu, Sep 30, 2010 7:27:03am |
At least we can expect the Muslim ones to not sparkle. Thank goodness.
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Romantic Heretic Thu, Sep 30, 2010 8:39:27am |
re: #35 Dark_Falcon
Load up on silver alloy ammo. .308 is better than .223 for taking on Werewolves. An FAL is your friend.
/Yes, this is now the Gun Thread.
Shotgun. Dragonsbreath rounds. Works great on both.
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The Good Liars at The Libertarian Convention [VIDEO] The Good Liars visit the Libertarian Convention in Washington DC. They interview presidential candidates, talk to someone who thinks people should be allowed to own nuclear weapons, and Starchild. SUPPORT US: herohero.co SEE THE GOOD LIARS LIVE!NASHVILLE, TN JUNE ...
teleskiguy
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Adam Conover - How Google RUINED the Internet [VIDEO] Google sucks now. Here's why. Get 20% off DeleteMe US consumer plans when you go to joindeleteme.com and use promo code ADAM at checkout. DeleteMe International Plans: international.joindeleteme.com You may have noticed that Google isn't what it used to ... teleskiguy
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What Result Will There Be From the Trump Trial?I did my best to boil this down. What say you?
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An Appeal to Heaven An ancient political phrase and a historic flag of the United States has entered the discourse as a flag of Christian Nationalism, insurrection, and the question of Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito's objectivity to rule on cases. So ...
Anymouse 🌹🏡😷
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Grocers Are Finally Lowering Prices as Consumers Pull Back Consumers have been grumbling about the soaring cost of groceries for nearly two years. Now, some of the biggest names in retail appear to be listening. In recent weeks, Target and Aldi have broadcast price cuts on thousands of ...
Cheechako
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A Water War Is Brewing Between the U.S. And Mexico. Here’s Why A water dispute between the United States and Mexico that goes back decades is turning increasingly urgent in Texas communities that rely on the Rio Grande. Their leaders are now demanding the Mexican government either share water or face ... Cheechako
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Harper’s Magazine: Slippery Slope - How Private Equity Shapes a Ski Town …Big Sky stands apart for other reasons. The obvious distinction is the Yellowstone Club, a private resort hidden in the mountains above the community that Justin Farrell, a professor of sociology at Yale and the author of Billionaire Wilderness, ... teleskiguy
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Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Observatory Just Captured Ominous Signals About the Planet’s Health Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Observatory just captured an ominous sign about the pace of global warming. Atmospheric levels of planet-warming carbon dioxide aren’t just on their way to yet another record high this year - they’re rising faster than ever, ... Cheechako
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The Good Liars at the Schnecksville Trump Rally [VIDEO] New theories, great tunes and SHOCKING breaking news. SUPPORT US: herohero.co SEE THE GOOD LIARS LIVE!WASHINGTON D.C. MAY 23RD: unionstage.comNASHVILLE, TN JUNE 6TH: etix.comSAN FRANCISCO, CA JUNE 25TH: livenation.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR AUDIO PODCAST:Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.comSpotify: open.spotify.comJoin this channel ... teleskiguy
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Trump’s “Stolen Election” Lie Based on Evidence From Pervy Bathroom Cam-Spy OK, this really takes the cake. If you have relatives that still cling to the “election was stolen, dadgum, I jes’ KNOW IT … This should be a slight remedy to the stubborn madness Thanks to online anonymity, the ...
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Ranked-Choice Voting Has Challenged the Status Quo. Its Popularity Will Be Tested in November. JUNEAU — Alaska’s new election system — with open primaries and ranked voting — has been a model for those in other states who are frustrated by political polarization and a sense that voters lack real choice at the ... Cheechako
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