The Political Lounge: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Lounginess

[The Senator]

Talk of a lounge was brought up some time ago, then Matt tried with his "John Roberts is a Terminator" thread, but it didn't go over so well... so here goes a second attempt at a bonafide Politics lounge, complete with a lounge-like title, which I'm sure sucks (but don't they all? :csad:)

So... let the lounging commence...

[SuBe]

Good morning. I love the title!

[Matt]

They do look alike I tells you! And when the Supreme Court rules 5 to 4 that Skynet launching our own warheads at us is not a violation of the Constitution you're gonna be sorry! :cmad:

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r62/stref2001/ChiefJustice1000.jpg

[SuBe]

I don't think that look that much alike.

[Matt]

5 TO 4 MAN!!! :cmad:

[SuBe]

what?

[The Senator]

That will be the Supreme Court ruling which causes a Terminator invasion.

[SuBe]

We don't need to worry as much of the Terminators Invasion as much as the Fragglerock invasion. Them buggers are harder to kill.

[StorminNorman]

This thread needs more Nixon

http://a.abcnews.com/images/Blotter/nc_nixon1_070905_ssv.jpg

[The Senator]

I just watched 'Nixon' the other day. Half of it was enjoyable, the other half made me wonder just how awful 'W' will be.

[StorminNorman]

I bought NIXON a few months ago after spending years trying to find it.

I keep preparing myself to watch it, but its length is intimidating.

After seeing the entertainment weekly picture of Bush and Laura in W, I am somewhat interested in W.

[The Senator]

I bought NIXON a few months ago after spending years trying to find it.

I keep preparing myself to watch it, but its length is intimidating.

After seeing the entertainment weekly picture of Bush and Laura in W, I am somewhat interested in W.

Some of the script inserts were amusing to say the least, especially when Bush refers to Karl Rove as "turdblossom" and asks Bush Sr. to fight him "mano a mano."

[SuBe]

HAH, TurdBlossom. Someone needs that as a new Screenname.

[StorminNorman]

Some of the script inserts were amusing to say the least, especially when Bush refers to Karl Rove as "turdblossom" and asks Bush Sr. to fight him "mano a mano."

Bush in real life refers to Rove as turdblossom. :up:

[The Senator]

Bush in real life refers to Rove as turdblossom. :up:

I just died a little on the inside :csad:

[StorminNorman]

I just died a little on the inside :csad:

The 'Balloon Foot' nickname Bush gives Powell in the movie is a Stone addition, if that helps at all.

[Matt]

I bought NIXON a few months ago after spending years trying to find it.

I keep preparing myself to watch it, but its length is intimidating.

After seeing the entertainment weekly picture of Bush and Laura in W, I am somewhat interested in W.

I haven't seen it. Do you have a link?

[SuBe]

What happened to the "California Gay Marriage Thread"?

[Matt]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=302644

:huh:

[Matt]

Okay, saw the EW cover and I gotta say, WTF? Is this movie supposed to be a parody? Bush kinda looks like an action hero, with his coat tails flapping in the wind. And Banks is waaaaay too sexy for Laura. Plus the script, with the nicknames....I just don't know what to make of this?

[SuBe]

I must be going blind. Thanks Matthew.

[The Senator]

Okay, saw the EW cover and I gotta say, WTF? Is this movie supposed to be a parody? Bush kinda looks like an action hero, with his coat tails flapping in the wind. And Banks is waaaaay too sexy for Laura. Plus the script, with the nicknames....I just don't know what to make of this?

I'm just assuming it's yet another steaming pile of **** from Oliver Stone :up:

[StorminNorman]

I haven't seen it. Do you have a link?

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/covergallery/img/2008/may162008_991_lg.jpg

[SuBe]

Laura's hot!

[MaskedManJRK]

I'm just assuming it's yet another steaming pile of **** from Oliver Stone :up:

Either that or a HILARIOUS steaming pile of s**t. :up:

[Marx]

HELLO POLITICAL LOUNGE! I must say, it's about time! :funny:






(I'm beginning to find this strange that alot of the times I post, I usually start a new page!)

[SuBe]

Hey Marx, how's the New Governer there since Taft left? I hated Taft.

[Marx]

Hey Marx, how's the New Governer there since Taft left? I hated Taft.

Governor Strickland is doing a great job so far SB! He is very well like across the state!


(Not many people liked Taft.)

[SuBe]

I hated the way Taft drove business away from Ohio by increasing State Corporate Tax Rates and wouldn't budge when Toyota wanted to open a plant there. He increased taxed on Cigarettes, and wanted to increase taxes on cigars just because it would be "fair" to the neighboring states with higher Tobacco Taxes. It's Crap!

[The Chairman]

I'm just assuming it's yet another steaming pile of **** from Oliver Stone :up:

Another? JFK was a work of ****ing brilliance.

I hated the way Taft drove business away from Ohio by increasing State Corporate Tax Rates and wouldn't budge when Toyota wanted to open a plant there. He increased taxed on Cigarettes, and wanted to increase taxes on cigars just because it would be "fair" to the neighboring states with higher Tobacco Taxes. It's Crap!

Taft was a jackass, yes.

We just finished reading about the dawn of The Progressive Era in American History, quite possibly my favorite era in American history. Teddy Roosevelt was, I think, one of our most admirable presidents, aside from the complete screwjob that was The Panama Canal.

I also credit McKinley for paving the way for Vietnam and Iraq by completely abandoning our policy of isolation and getting us involved in that pointless Spanish American war.

[Marx]

I hated the way Taft drove business away from Ohio by increasing State Corporate Tax Rates and wouldn't budge when Toyota wanted to open a plant there. He increased taxed on Cigarettes, and wanted to increase taxes on cigars just because it would be "fair" to the neighboring states with higher Tobacco Taxes. It's Crap!

I believe that Governor Strickland really has what it takes to turn this state around. (I used that line all the time campaigning for him, but I honestly believe it!)

[The Senator]

Another? JFK was a work of ****ing brilliance.

Yeah, but Any Given Sunday, Alexander, World Trade Center, and half of Nixon are steaming piles of ****.

[MaskedManJRK]

... Teddy Roosevelt was, I think, one of our most admirable presidents, aside from the complete screwjob that was The Panama Canal.

The fact that he wrestled a bear makes him an even bigger badass, in my opinion. :o

[Marx]

SO has everyone heard about the sequel to Fahrenheit 9/11?

[StorminNorman]

I bet it will be called Fahrenheit 1/20 (Bush's last day as President)

[Marx]

I bet it will be called Fahrenheit 1/20 (Bush's last day as President)

I haven't heard the official title for it, or anything other than "he's already working on it."

[MaskedManJRK]

SO has everyone heard about the sequel to Fahrenheit 9/11?

Fahrenheit 9/11: Electric Boogooloo? :o

Seriously, how/why the hell are they making a sequel?

[Marx]

Fahrenheit 9/11: Electric Boogooloo? :o

Seriously, how/why the hell are they making a sequel?

It's said that Moore is basically picking right back up where he left off in Fahrenheit.

[MaskedManJRK]

It's said that Moore is basically picking right back up where he left off in Fahrenheit.

Like, covering the rest of the Iraq War up until now?

[Marx]

Like, covering the rest of the Iraq War up until now?

That, the economy, the housing crisis...pretty much everything that has happened from then until now.

[Marx]

I vote to have this thread turned into a "Sticky!" Anyone care to second the motion?

[MaskedManJRK]

That, the economy, the housing crisis...pretty much everything that has happened from then until now.

You know, it's a good idea and I know he means well, but...Moore, get someone else to do it. Just fund it.

He's involvement in anything pretty much politicizes the issue until it's largely forgotten. He's sort-of like Al Gore when he got on global warming--I think more people would have been open-minded about it without a big, polarizing political figure getting involved.

My opinion, at least.

I vote to have this thread turned into a "Sticky!" Anyone care to second the motion?

Seconded. :yay:

[Marx]

You know, it's a good idea and I know he means well, but...Moore, get someone else to do it. Just fund it.

He's involvement in anything pretty much politicizes the issue until it's largely forgotten. He's sort-of like Al Gore when he got on global warming--I think more people would have been open-minded about it without a big, polarizing political figure getting involved.

My opinion, at least.


I see where you're coming from.


Seconded. :yay:

Can we get a third?

[rdh007]

Lounging? Isn't that for wealthy Republicans and lazy Democrats? Errrrrrrr...

Third-ed.

[Marx]

Lounging? Isn't that for wealthy Republicans and lazy Democrats? Errrrrrrr...

Third-ed.

Alright, there's three. Now we just need someone to carry the motion, and create it.

Matt...are you paying attention? :cwink:

[The Chairman]

Fourthed.

[Handsome Rob]

Fifthed. I don't lounge, but I have been known to recline from time to time. I may have something to contribute.

[Marx]

Jman you need to come back and support your own thread! We're lobbying to have it "Stickified!" :oldrazz:

[Matt]

I forgot that I'm the new on-call mod for this forum. Consider it stickied.

[Marx]

I forgot that I'm the new on-call mod for this forum. Consider it stickied.

Ah, yes...success! :woot:

Thanks Matt.

[SuBe]

Does anyone want to talk about the FairTax?

[The Senator]

You have your own thread, dammit :cmad:

[SuBe]

Hey, it's the lounge, I'm just advertising. Good job on starting a lounge. I love the idea of it. I anticipate a much more mature lounge than any other on the Hype!.

What does everyone think about the Judges making "activist rulings"? I agree with the recent ruling in California, but do you think that proves this country is not a democracy? I mean, most people voted for the Gay Marriage Ban, but the side of Freedom won there.

[Marx]

Does anyone want to talk about the FairTax?

I'm beginning to think the only words you know somehow involve "The Fair Tax!" :hehe:

[Handsome Rob]

Hey, it's the lounge, I'm just advertising. Good job on starting a lounge. I love the idea of it. I anticipate a much more mature lounge than any other on the Hype!.

What does everyone think about the Judges making "activist rulings"? I agree with the recent ruling in California, but do you think that proves this country is not a democracy? I mean, most people voted for the Gay Marriage Ban, but the side of Freedom won there.

I would only consider a judge an "activist" if they create law out of thin air or on shaky legal grounds to fit their own personal beliefs on what the law should be. I'm not for gay marriage, but if this ban violated the California Constitution, then it deserved to be overturned. I consider what the Supreme Court did in Kelo v. City of New London to be an activist ruling--I still don't understand how they could have ruled that way.

If I had to define it for most people, though, I would tend to believe that "an activist judge is someone who makes a ruling I don't like." :woot:

[rdh007]

http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/05/16/acid.slaying.ap/index.html

I can clearly see my wife doing this to me.

[SuBe]

The Libertarian in me says that people should be free to do anything, ANYTHING, they want without any form of Government intervention until it harms any other person, physically or financially, through force or fraud or neglect. If two gay guys want to be married, it doesn't take away from my rights as an individual at all. It doesn't affect my relationship with any one, and will not affect a single thing inside my home. What it does do, is insure that if I want to do something in my home, whatever I want it to be within reason, I will not be forced by Government to stop. I see the overturning of the Ban a win for Freedom, and a win for the Rule of Law.

And to answer Marx, I try to say FairTax ATLEAST twice per thread. That's two. :)

[Marx]

The Libertarian in me says that people should be free to do anything, ANYTHING, they want without any form of Government intervention until it harms any other person, physically or financially, through force or fraud or neglect. If two gay guys want to be married, it doesn't take away from my rights as an individual at all. It doesn't affect my relationship with any one, and will not affect a single thing inside my home. What it does do, is insure that if I want to do something in my home, whatever I want it to be within reason, I will not be forced by Government to stop. I see the overturning of the Ban a win for Freedom, and a win for the Rule of Law.

And to answer Marx, I try to say FairTax ATLEAST twice per thread. That's two. :)

I've noticed. :cwink:

[SuBe]

It's called Advertising, man. I just getting the word out. It's like an easter egg hunt every day, "Find where SuBe put the F word" Game.

[Marx]

It's called Advertising, man. I just getting the word out. It's like an easter egg hunt every day, "Find where SuBe put the F word" Game.

You're certainly good at it! :funny:

[Addendum]

SB dropping the F bomb

http://www.zestuff.com/_gfx/products/32_21.jpg

[Marx]

CNN is reporting BREAKING NEWS that Senator Ted Kennedy has been admitted to a hospital in Cape Cod due to "stroke-like" symptoms. It is also being reported that he was air-lifted to the hospital. :csad:

[The Senator]

Apparently it was a seizure, not a stroke, according to a recent update on CNN.

[MaskedManJRK]

If I had to define it for most people, though, I would tend to believe that "an activist judge is someone who makes a ruling I don't like." :woot:

That really does seem to be the definition of an "activist judge." Even the most die-hard, old school conservative probably won't mind an activist judge if they judge in his favor. :o

[StorminNorman]

CNN is reporting BREAKING NEWS that Senator Ted Kennedy has been admitted to a hospital in Cape Cod due to "stroke-like" symptoms. It is also being reported that he was air-lifted to the hospital. :csad:

Apparently it was a seizure, not a stroke, according to a recent update on CNN.

I truthfully trying to find the proper sympathy for a man I have so little respect for - politics aside, his handling of Chappaquiddick has forever ruined his image in my mind.

[The Senator]

I truthfully trying to find the proper sympathy for a man I have so little respect for - politics aside, his handling of Chappaquiddick has forever ruined his image in my mind.

I don't blame you. I'll probably be in the same situation when Bush and Cheney near death. Not to mention countless others.

[Marx]

I truthfully trying to find the proper sympathy for a man I have so little respect for - politics aside, his handling of Chappaquiddick has forever ruined his image in my mind.

No one can blame you for that Norm. As Jman said, I would probably be the same way if it were certain other politicians.

[Marx]

Senator Kennedy did apparently suffer a seizure this morning, not a stroke. The doctor says that he is in "no immediate danger."

"He is undergoing a battery of tests at Massachusetts General Hospital to determine the cause of the seizure. Sen. Kennedy is resting comfortably, and it is unlikely we will know anything more for the next 48 hours," a statement from his office said.


For the full article, click below.
Ted Kennedy hospitalized after seizure
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/17/kennedy.hospital/index.html

[MaskedManJRK]

I truthfully trying to find the proper sympathy for a man I have so little respect for - politics aside, his handling of Chappaquiddick has forever ruined his image in my mind.

Yeah, he's no where near as effective a leader as Robert or even John--from what I've seen, the only people he's really effected was his dates. :grin:

...

I almost didn't want to do that joke, but he only had a siezure, so f**k it. :o

[Marx]

Yeah, he's no where near as effective a leader as Robert or even John--from what I've seen, the only people he's really effected was his dates. :grin:

...

I almost didn't want to do that joke, but he only had a siezure, so f**k it. :o

So considerate JRK :cwink:

[MaskedManJRK]

So considerate JRK :cwink:

I am a respectable, honorable gentleman of the highest order. Oh, and did I mention modest? :grin:

[Marx]

I am a respectable, honorable gentleman of the highest order. Oh, and did I mention modest? :grin:

You exude modesty :funny:

[The Senator]

An interesting poll from Rasmussen suggests third party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nader may affect this election after all:

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/will_third_party_candidates_tip_the_presidential_r ace

[Marx]

An interesting poll from Rasmussen suggests third party candidates Bob Barr and Ralph Nader may affect this election after all:

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/will_third_party_candidates_tip_the_presidential_r ace

Now that's quite interesting!

[Marx]

Woman cited for LETTING TWO YEAR OLD SMOKE
http://www.greenfieldnow.com/watch/?watch=26&date=5/12/2008&id=39547

[SuBe]

The two year old was clearly having the mental capacity to make the decision to do so. I call BS!

[The Senator]

Now that's quite interesting!

Also, Dems are expected to maintain control of the Senate, as the party leads in Republican-held seats including Virginia, New Hampshire, Colorado, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Alaska, and is within striking distance in Texas, Oregon and... Kansas (?!).

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections

Rasmussen didn't include a poll for Mississippi, but last I knew, the Dems were three points down there.

[Marx]

The two year old was clearly having the mental capacity to make the decision to do so. I call BS!

Whether its BS or not, it's disturbing.

Also, Dems are expected to maintain control of the Senate, as the party leads in Republican-held seats including Virginia, New Hampshire, Colorado, North Carolina, New Mexico, and Alaska, and is within striking distance in Texas, Oregon and... Kansas (?!).

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_senate_elections

Rasmussen didn't include a poll for Mississippi, but last I knew, the Dems were three points down there.

Really? Wow. I'm telling you Jman, regardless of the Presidential election outcome, the Senate elections are going to be very interesting to see how it plays out. What kind of net gain are you thinking we could see in the fall?

[The Senator]

Really? Wow. I'm telling you Jman, regardless of the Presidential election outcome, the Senate elections are going to be very interesting to see how it plays out. What kind of net gain are you thinking we could see in the fall?

I personally feel that the Democrats will win Virginia, New Mexico, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Alaska, and that we could pull an upset in North Carolina, Mississippi, and Texas. That means a net gain of 5-8 seats.

[Marx]

I personally feel that the Democrats will win Virginia, New Mexico, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Alaska, and that we could pull an upset in North Carolina, Mississippi, and Texas. That means a net gain of 5-8 seats.

That should help out the "minor majority" problem.

[MaskedManJRK]

The two year old was clearly having the mental capacity to make the decision to do so. I call BS!

...Seriously? :huh:

Dude, I would put the bar for having a mental compacity at the lowest four, when kids actually gain MEMORIES. :o

[Marx]

...Seriously? :huh:

Dude, I would put the bar for having a mental compacity at the lowest four, when kids actually gain MEMORIES. :o

I agree. I wouldn't necessarily say that a two year old has a mental capacity capable of making those kinds of decisions. Kids can motion what they want or may need. In the case of cigarettes, those were introduced to the child by the mother in what appears to be the mother's own amusement.

[MaskedManJRK]

I agree. I wouldn't necessarily say that a two year old has a mental capacity capable of making those kinds of decisions. Kids can motion what they want or may need. In the case of cigarettes, those were introduced to the child by the mother in what appears to be the mother's own amusement.

Yeah, it's just a step below the old "teaching the monkey how to smoke" trick just for kicks. :o

[The Senator]

It looks like Ted Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor. This is a breaking news story.

[Marx]

It looks like Ted Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor. This is a breaking news story.

I just heard about it.

[StorminNorman]

...Seriously? :huh:

Dude, I would put the bar for having a mental compacity at the lowest four, when kids actually gain MEMORIES. :o

I think he was joking...

[Marx]

I think he was joking...

Let's hope so Norm! :cwink:

[Lightning Strykez!]

Cool. I didn't know we had our own Politico-type-spot. Hopefully brothas lounging in drawls are welcome. :up:

*kicks back*

[Marx]

Cool. I didn't know we had our own Politico-type-spot. Hopefully brothas lounging in drawls are welcome. :up:

*kicks back*

Welcome to "CLUB POLITICO" Lightning! :funny:

[Lightning Strykez!]

Thanks man. :up:

[Marx]

Thanks man. :up:

You're welcome! It gets pretty interesting in this forum. :yay:

[rdh007]

Why was Paul Tsongas so much smarter than the rest of us and what would've happened had he won the Democratic nomination in 1992?

http://www.cheslog.com/craig/parrhesia/tsongascall.html

[The Senator]

Why was Paul Tsongas so much smarter than the rest of us and what would've happened had he won the Democratic nomination in 1992?

http://www.cheslog.com/craig/parrhesia/tsongascall.html

He would have been defeated by Bush because he was a liberal elitist in the same boat as Dukakis and Mondale.

And he would also die in office, or be incapacitated during his bid for re-election.

[Marx]

Court strikes down VA late-term abortion ban
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080521/ap_on_re_us/abortion_ban;_ylt=Aj8d150HTNN96eFeiL5ejI9vzwcF

[The Senator]

Court strikes down VA late-term abortion ban
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080521/ap_on_re_us/abortion_ban;_ylt=Aj8d150HTNN96eFeiL5ejI9vzwcF

I disagree with that ruling.

[Marx]

Last surviving Brown vs. Board plaintiff dies at 88
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080521/ap_on_re_us/obit_henderson

[BlackLantern]

I'm all up in the Politics Lounge....it's Mixer time....woo hoo

[The Senator]

Prediction: A GOP Senate Massacre in '08
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_dick_morris/gop_senate_massacre_of_08

[Marx]

Prediction: A GOP Senate Massacre in '08
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_dick_morris/gop_senate_massacre_of_08

I certainly hope so! http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[Marx]

Since this could go in the McCain thread...the Obama thread...AND the Clinton thread...I figured I would just post it in here.


Republican John McCain leads Barack Obama in two presidential swing states, as some of Hillary Clinton's core supporters shun the Democratic front-runner, polls showed Thursday.

The Quinnipiac University surveys had McCain up 45 to 41 percent on the Illinois senator in Florida, the epicenter of the 2000 recount drama, which also helped President George W. Bush back to the White House in 2004.
In Ohio, another vital battleground that narrowly went for Bush last time around, McCain leads Obama 44 percent to 40 percent.

Obama however leads McCain in Pennsylvania, by 46 to 40 percent. The state is a must-win for Democrats eyeing the White House.

The poll also appeared to bolster Clinton's arguments that she and not Obama is the best bet for Democrats to take on McCain in states likely to shape the outcome in November's general election.

She led Arizona Senator McCain in all three states, in which she also won in primary votes against Obama. The former first lady led 48 to 41 percent in both Florida and Ohio and by 50-37 percent in Pennsylvania.


For the full article, click below.
McCain leads Obama in two key battlegrounds
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080522/pl_afp/usvotestates_080522150227

[The Senator]

They need new anchorwomen on MSNBC.

Contessa Brewer is the dumbest person I've ever seen in front of the camera. She always shouts "Oh... my... GOD! Look at that!" whenever a 'shocking' video, picture, etc. appears on the network. Not only that, she's always shouting at the top of her lungs; her voice sounds like a razor blade being dragged across a chalkboard; and her biases are never hidden.

Then there's another one, who acts as if MSNBC is "Access Hollywood."

UGH.

[Marx]

They need new anchorwomen on MSNBC.

Contessa Brewer is the dumbest person I've ever seen in front of the camera. She always shouts "Oh... my... GOD! Look at that!" whenever a 'shocking' video, picture, etc. appears on the network. Not only that, she's always shouting at the top of her lungs; her voice sounds like a razor blade being dragged across a chalkboard; and her biases are never hidden.

Then there's another one, who acts as if MSNBC is "Access Hollywood."

UGH.

I would agree Jman. :funny:

[MaskedManJRK]

They need new anchorwomen on MSNBC.

Contessa Brewer is the dumbest person I've ever seen in front of the camera. She always shouts "Oh... my... GOD! Look at that!" whenever a 'shocking' video, picture, etc. appears on the network. Not only that, she's always shouting at the top of her lungs; her voice sounds like a razor blade being dragged across a chalkboard; and her biases are never hidden.

Then there's another one, who acts as if MSNBC is "Access Hollywood."

UGH.

She's on in the mornings, isn't she?

ALL newscasters in the morning are annoying douchebags. It's scientific fact.

[The Senator]

She's on in the mornings, isn't she?

ALL newscasters in the morning are annoying douchebags. It's scientific fact.

I think she's on now, in the afternoons.

[BlackLantern]

I like Robin Meade....

[Handsome Rob]

Lester Holt on NBC. :up:

Neither annoying nor a douchebag.

[MaskedManJRK]

Hmm. Maybe it's just my local networks. FOX in particular stirs my cranky, caffiene-deprived hate in the mornings. The younger male in particular has a VERY punchable face. :down

[MaskedManJRK]

*notices jmspices' new signature*

...Who are you and what the f**k did you do to the old Spice? :o

[The Senator]

*notices jmspices' new signature*

...Who are you and what the f**k did you do to the old Spice? :o

I got an A on the NYS Math test and an A in University Stats. While I'm no math expert, I can certainly figure out when the math is there, and when it isn't. The math doesn't work for Clinton, so she needs to get out and let Obama do his thing.

I think Hillary would be the best candidate in the fall, but there are other candidates whom I have supported in primary elections who have not been able to fight in the general election. It happens all the time, and she's no different.

(of course, she annoyed me over a month ago with her gun-toting, whiskey guzzling housewife with a GED masquerade she pulled in PA, so I tried to remain neutral until a candidate was declared... and while I briefly floated with voting for McCain a while back, I quickly realized how flawed that idea was... this election has been pretty interesting...)

[MaskedManJRK]

I got an A on the NYS Math test and an A in University Stats. While I'm no math expert, I can certainly figure out when the math is there, and when it isn't. The math doesn't work for Clinton, so she needs to get out and let Obama do his thing.

I think Hillary would be the best candidate in the fall, but there are other candidates whom I have supported in primary elections who have not been able to fight in the general election. It happens all the time, and she's no different.

(of course, she annoyed me over a month ago with her gun-toting, whiskey guzzling housewife with a GED masquerade she pulled in PA, so I tried to remain neutral until a candidate was declared... and while I briefly floated with voting for McCain a while back, I quickly realized how flawed that idea was... this election has been pretty interesting...)

Okay, fair enough. Just remembered back when you were more defending Hilary and thought Bizarro Spice had arrived. :o

And yes, it is interesting...in the same way rubber-necking is interesting. It's times like this that Spider's Rant on Voting in Transmetropolitan rings true in my head.

[Zen]

They need new anchorwomen on MSNBC.

Contessa Brewer is the dumbest person I've ever seen in front of the camera. She always shouts "Oh... my... GOD! Look at that!" whenever a 'shocking' video, picture, etc. appears on the network. Not only that, she's always shouting at the top of her lungs; her voice sounds like a razor blade being dragged across a chalkboard; and her biases are never hidden.

Then there's another one, who acts as if MSNBC is "Access Hollywood."

UGH.


dYZJVnFP2CY

The woman can barely take on Chong.

i can't stand her.

[Matt]

Try not to be too heart broken guys, but ol' Cell Slim's time on the Hype has expired. I feel like this is an appropriate send-off for the man who used to end every one of his posts with a picture of Captain America:

http://image.comicvine.com/uploads/item/2000/1442/60965-captain-america_400.jpg

[BlackLantern]

Try not to be too heart broken guys, but ol' Cell Slim's time on the Hype has expired. I feel like this is an appropriate send-off for the man who used to end every one of his posts with a picture of Captain America:

http://image.comicvine.com/uploads/item/2000/1442/60965-captain-america_400.jpg

Decision from the PTB or self imposed???

[Matt]

Little bit of both, actually.

[BlackLantern]

Maybe you guys get lucky and he goes to some other board or blogs about the tyrants at SHH

[Matt]

More likely scenario: He'll just try to do what he did last time and sneak back in.

[The Senator]

How will we ever get by without him? :waa:

[The Senator]

More likely scenario: He'll just try to do what he did last time and sneak back in.

It can't be too hard to tell if that happens. Just look for the ridiculously large and multicolored fonts, condescending smilies and improper quoting techniques.

[BlackLantern]

Maybe he'll pose as a 14 year old girl

[Matt]

It can't be too hard to tell if that happens. Just look for the ridiculously large and multicolored fonts, condescending smilies and improper quoting techniques.

:hehe: Yeah, last time he got back in on a technicallity if I remember right (like, one number was off on the IP). That won't happen this time.

[The Senator]

Maybe he'll pose as a 14 year old girl

You mean he wasn't doing that already???

:wow:

[EdRyder]

I already made a thread for this in the fan art sec but I figured Id bring it to this forums attention as well.
The Orphan Works Act (http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/bills/?billid=11320236)

,..I make no bones about it,Im insane with anger.
I strongly urge everyone to ask their representatives to oppose this bill (S.2913) and its companion bill. (H.R. 5889)This bill has been on the fast track from go, and has been negotiated behind closed doors.Its already been endorsed by the Senate Judiciary Committee and is on its way to the full Senate.

[BlackLantern]

I already made a thread for this in the fan art sec but I figured Id bring it to this forums attention as well.
The Orphan Works Act (http://capwiz.com/illustratorspartnership/issues/bills/?billid=11320236)

,..I make no bones about it,Im insane with anger.
I strongly urge everyone to ask their representatives to oppose this bill (S.2913) and its companion bill. (H.R. 5889)This bill has been on the fast track from go, and has been negotiated behind closed doors.Its already been endorsed by the Senate Judiciary Committee and is on its way to the full Senate.

So its OK for people to steal and pirate movies and music, but when it gets turned on them its a bad thing....HYPOCRITES...Part of me hopes someones' fanfic gets nabbed from this site or another forum and gets turned into a cash cow of a script...maybe you folks will learn your lesson

[EdRyder]

^ Not only is it illegal to download/pirate movies and music,but if you reproduce them and sell them for profit you're going to jail.

[BlackLantern]

^ Not only is it illegal to download/pirate movies and music,but if you reproduce them and sell them for profit you're going to jail.

I am aware of that....I also support the bill....

[EdRyder]

How is that even possible?

[BlackLantern]

If people have their work properly copyrighted and protected, there is nothing to be worried about....

[EdRyder]

This bill violates the Berne treaty and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property(The TRIP Agreement)
Creators would become powerless to stop unauthorized use of their work.It could also void existing contracts between the artist and their clients.

[BlackLantern]

This bill violates the Berne treaty and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property(The TRIP Agreement)
Creators would become powerless to stop unauthorized use of their work.It could also void existing contracts between the artist and their clients.

Here is the bajillion dollar question....Why is it getting fast tracked? Treaties and agreements can be overturned or repealed....nothing says they are permanent....

This is about the Word of Law....if the law changes to allow it, then is it really violating anything?

[Marx]

Try not to be too heart broken guys, but ol' Cell Slim's time on the Hype has expired. I feel like this is an appropriate send-off for the man who used to end every one of his posts with a picture of Captain America:

http://image.comicvine.com/uploads/item/2000/1442/60965-captain-america_400.jpg

I'm gone for a day and come back to find that you all have fired Slim? This is quite the turn of events. :ninja:

[The Senator]

Yeah, so, I got accused of being anti-gay in the 'Heath Ledger' thread on the TDK boards... apparently, because I disagree with the way the 'tent scene' was executed in 'Brokeback Mountain,' homosexuality goes against my values...

[Marx]

Yeah, so, I got accused of being anti-gay in the 'Heath Ledger' thread on the TDK boards... apparently, because I disagree with the way the 'tent scene' was executed in 'Brokeback Mountain,' homosexuality goes against my values...

I just stood back and watched it all. :ninja:

[The Senator]

I'm now a self-hating homosexual... I had to bring out the ridiculously large font to try to prove a point...

[Marx]

I'm now a self-hating homosexual... I had to bring out the ridiculously large font to try to prove a point...

I'm sure you'll cope with that newly found factoid about yourself. :cwink:

[The Senator]

I'm sure you'll cope with that newly found factoid about yourself. :cwink:

Seriously.

I don't have many pleasant encounters in the TDK boards. I disagree with the idolization of Heath Ledger, can't stand the bickering over who posted what first, can't take another 'teh jokerz needs to be bleched lolz!1!!' thread... that's why the politics board is my home :heart:

[BlackLantern]

I stay out of the Bat-forums...the nerd juice taints everything up in there....

[The Senator]

And, uh, I'm "offensive" for using the terms queer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer) and gender queer (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genderqueer).

:whatever:

[Matt]

Well, keep in mind, these are the same people who compared Heath Ledger's death to President Kennedy's. Said how their lives would never be the same because a man they never knew died and also claimed to have cried for days. They're not exactly a rational bunch.

[BlackLantern]

what if IKYN guy died???

[Matt]

what if IKYN guy died???

Well, thats a bit different being as IKYN guy has touched the hearts of an entire generation. What did Heath Ledger really do? A Knight's Tale? Not exactly high art. :oldrazz:

[The Senator]

Well, thats a bit different being as IKYN guy has touched the hearts of an entire generation. What did Heath Ledger really do? A Knight's Tale? Not exactly high art. :oldrazz:

No, see, Heath Ledger managed to bring gay rights to America with his captivating and all-too-accurate portrayal of homosexuality in the rural west. He moved an entire generation, helped start pro-gay riots all across the country, and his performance caused politicians to change their minds about homosexuality in America. Because of Heath Ledger, we can now marry in Massachusetts, and his death caused the California Supreme Court to re-evaluate its stance on gay marriage. He's a true hero.


:oldrazz:

[Matt]

:lmao: The sad part is, I'm guessing that is not too far off from how Batfans think. The even worse part is, were it not for him playing the Joker, they would be lined up to make stupid Brokeback Mountain jokes regarding his death.

[The Senator]

:lmao: The sad part is, I'm guessing that is not too far off from how Batfans think. The even worse part is, were it not for him playing the Joker, they would be lined up to make stupid Brokeback Mountain jokes regarding his death.

The funny thing is, the rest of the world has pretty much forgotten about his death. And after The Dark Knight is released, people off these forums will truly forget him. That's why I don't understand why people are calling him the "James Dean" of our generation.

[Marx]

Sometimes the batboards scare me...

[The Senator]

So, I thought I'd inform you all that I will be away from the forum a lot in the coming months, as I will be doing some traveling out West.

From May 30 (this Friday) through June 6, I will be in Phoenix, AZ, saying goodbye to a friend before she heads to Israel for a year.

From June 23 until July 27, I will be in the middle of New Mexico's desert, doing a really kooky "team building" program... but I get paid for it, so it will be worth it...

So, that's why I'll be gone. Since I'll be in the middle of the damn desert (kind of) in July, I don't expect to get access to the internet all that much... but I do get Saturdays off, and I will probably trek into Albuquerque as we are about an hour and a half away from the city, so if I do manage to get access to the internet, I'll try to pop in... I'm not taking my laptop with me to AZ either, so you'll have to survive without me next week.

[BlackLantern]

well Jman have a good trip.....its hot in the desert so stock up on sunblock and bottled water

[The Senator]

well Jman have a good trip.....its hot in the desert so stock up on sunblock and bottled water

I will do that... it's a "pseudo-desert" experience, though, considering most of our activities will be held in air conditioned buildings... though there is a two-day "hiking adventure" I'm not looking forward to at all...

[The Senator]

jmanspice... liberal, hypester, politico... member of the Westboro Baptist Church? (http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=291227&page=112)

[MaskedManJRK]

It's the TDK forums. I'm a big Batman fan and awaiting the movie and I still only go there when necessary, bringing the internetal equivilant of smoke grenades and a flamethrower with me.

[rdh007]

So, I thought I'd inform you all that I will be away from the forum a lot in the coming months, as I will be doing some traveling out West.

From May 30 (this Friday) through June 6, I will be in Phoenix, AZ, saying goodbye to a friend before she heads to Israel for a year.

From June 23 until July 27, I will be in the middle of New Mexico's desert, doing a really kooky "team building" program... but I get paid for it, so it will be worth it...

So, that's why I'll be gone. Since I'll be in the middle of the damn desert (kind of) in July, I don't expect to get access to the internet all that much... but I do get Saturdays off, and I will probably trek into Albuquerque as we are about an hour and a half away from the city, so if I do manage to get access to the internet, I'll try to pop in... I'm not taking my laptop with me to AZ either, so you'll have to survive without me next week.

Ummmmmmmm, yeah, while you're down there, will you fix that immigration thing? Thanks.

[Marx]

So, I thought I'd inform you all that I will be away from the forum a lot in the coming months, as I will be doing some traveling out West.

From May 30 (this Friday) through June 6, I will be in Phoenix, AZ, saying goodbye to a friend before she heads to Israel for a year.

From June 23 until July 27, I will be in the middle of New Mexico's desert, doing a really kooky "team building" program... but I get paid for it, so it will be worth it...

So, that's why I'll be gone. Since I'll be in the middle of the damn desert (kind of) in July, I don't expect to get access to the internet all that much... but I do get Saturdays off, and I will probably trek into Albuquerque as we are about an hour and a half away from the city, so if I do manage to get access to the internet, I'll try to pop in... I'm not taking my laptop with me to AZ either, so you'll have to survive without me next week.

Hope you have a great trip man! Like BL said...LOTS of bottled water and sun block! :yay:

[Handsome Rob]

jmanspice... liberal, hypester, politico... member of the Westboro Baptist Church? (http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=291227&page=112)

NICE!

Have fun on your travels, boss. Once I get this CPA exam out of the way (I found out I passed my most recent tested section on Saturday--one more to go!), I plan on taking a vacation, myself. I don't know where I'm going to go, though. But, it may be out west . . . or up North. The South is great at many things, but a bicycle-friendly community isn't one of them. I'd like to see what it's like to bike around VT or NH.

[Marx]

Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" to become...an opera?

It appears so.

For the article, click below.
http://www.indy.com/posts/8550

[rdh007]

Of course those bleeding hearts will make it into a musical. Nothing goes together like ShowTunes and Liberals. Oh, and the French, too.

[Marx]

Of course those bleeding hearts will make it into a musical. Nothing goes together like ShowTunes and Liberals. Oh, and the French, too.

Hey there's nothing wrong with a good show (musical or play) at the theater. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[The Senator]

...and off to Phoenix I shall go!

[Marx]

...and off to Phoenix I shall go!

Have a great trip! Be safe man!

[Marx]

Senator Kennedy goes in for surgery today! Let's hope he comes out of it ok! http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[BlackLantern]

He'll wake up and be like "gimme a scotch"

[Marx]

He'll wake up and be like "gimme a scotch"

:oldrazz:

The surgery is supposed to last about 6 hours from what I read. He went in a 9am this morning.

[Marx]

UPDATE: Kennedy surgery "successful"
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080602/ap_on_go_co/kennedy_cancer

[rdh007]

He'll wake up and be like "gimme a scotch"
:D I'd probably say the same thing. :(

[Marx]

:D I'd probably say the same thing. :(

Who wouldn't after something like that!

[Marx]

Senator Robert Byrd (D-Virginia) hospitalized
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/02/byrd.hospitalized/index.html

[Marx]

Adolf Hitler waxwork sparks Tussauds tussle
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/europe/06/02/hitler.wax.ap/index.html

[Marx]

Vice President Dick Cheney apologized Monday for what his spokeswoman called "an inappropriate attempt at humor" that implied that inbreeding is common among West Virginians, a remark that elicited outrage from the state's senior senator.

Asked during a question-and-answer session at the National Press Club about the fact that a search of his family tree found he is a distant relative of Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential front-runner, Cheney said the two politicians were unlikely to hold a family reunion.

He said that the Cheney line on his father's side of the family dates to 1630's, and a Cheney family line on his mother's side dates to the 1650's.

"So, I had Cheneys on both sides of the family — and we don't even live in West Virginia," Cheney cracked. After pausing for laughter from the crowd, Cheney added, "You can say those things when you're not running for re-election."


For the full article, click below.
Cheney apologizes for West Virginia "inbreeding" joke
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/cheney-apologizes-to-west-virginians-for-inbreeding-joke/

[Handsome Rob]

Vice President Dick Cheney apologized Monday for what his spokeswoman called "an inappropriate attempt at humor" that implied that inbreeding is common among West Virginians, a remark that elicited outrage from the state's senior senator.

Asked during a question-and-answer session at the National Press Club about the fact that a search of his family tree found he is a distant relative of Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential front-runner, Cheney said the two politicians were unlikely to hold a family reunion.

He said that the Cheney line on his father's side of the family dates to 1630's, and a Cheney family line on his mother's side dates to the 1650's.

"So, I had Cheneys on both sides of the family — and we don't even live in West Virginia," Cheney cracked. After pausing for laughter from the crowd, Cheney added, "You can say those things when you're not running for re-election."


For the full article, click below.
Cheney apologizes for West Virginia "inbreeding" joke
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/06/02/cheney-apologizes-to-west-virginians-for-inbreeding-joke/

Who hasn't joked about West Virginia?

West Virginia . . . where the family tree is a wreath. :o

[Marx]

Who hasn't joked about West Virginia?

West Virginia . . . where the family tree is a wreath. :o

Regardless, he is the Vice President and should know better.

[BlackLantern]

Who hasn't joked about West Virginia?

West Virginia . . . where the family tree is a wreath. :o

:hehe:

[The Senator]

I have returned, from 100 degrees in the desert to 100 degrees in upstate New York...

[BlackLantern]

hey Jman....how was the thing and the thing and all that?

[The Senator]

hey Jman....how was the thing and the thing and all that?

It was a week of partying and blackouts caused by too much drinking... but very good none the less... Phoenix, while hotter than hell and in the middle of the country's largest sandbox, may be a city I would consider living in some day...

[BlackLantern]

I keep hearing really good things about the Phoenix area....our company opened up an office in Gilbert (a nearby suburb) and we had 3 people relocate out there and they seem to like it very much

[Marx]

It was a week of partying and blackouts caused by too much drinking... but very good none the less... Phoenix, while hotter than hell and in the middle of the country's largest sandbox, may be a city I would consider living in some day...

Glad to hear you had a good time! Welcome back man!

[The Senator]

stupid lounge... :cmad:

anyway, speaking of travel... I'm in CT until Sunday... so expect some inactivity on my behalf...

[Marx]

stupid lounge... :cmad:

anyway, speaking of travel... I'm in CT until Sunday... so expect some inactivity on my behalf...

Enjoy CT!

[BlackLantern]

yes the weather is nice here right now

[BMM]

Nevermind--it has its own thread now.

[Marx]

I just read that Mike Huckabee, former presidential hopeful and religious right extraordinaire, will be joining the FOX News Channel as a political commentator. :whatever:http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon13.gif

(Even more reason to NEVER watch FOX News!)



Thoughts???



Huckabee joining Fox News
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080613/ap_en_ot/tv_huckabee_fox_news;_ylt=AgfFrE92X0q47T0B1WazucVx Fb8C

[Handsome Rob]

I just read that Mike Huckabee, former presidential hopeful and religious right extraordinaire, will be joining the FOX News Channel as a political commentator. :whatever:http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon13.gif

(Even more reason to NEVER watch FOX News!)



Thoughts???



Huckabee joining Fox News
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080613/ap_en_ot/tv_huckabee_fox_news;_ylt=AgfFrE92X0q47T0B1WazucVx Fb8C

George Stephanopolous on ABC: a left-leaning news organization gets a former member of a Democratic administration.

Mike Huckabee on FoxNews: a right-leaning news organization gets a former Republican governor.

Honestly, I don't see the big deal.

[Marx]

George Stephanopolous on ABC: a left-leaning news organization gets a former member of a Democratic administration.

Mike Huckabee on FoxNews: a right-leaning news organization gets a former Republican governor.

Honestly, I don't see the big deal.

It's Mike Huckabee. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon13.gif

[danoyse]

I have returned, from 100 degrees in the desert to 100 degrees in upstate New York...

Heh...I was in Arizona 3 weeks ago and it was snowing there. :wow:

[Captain Planet!]

Wow, this is the boringest lounge on the Hype.

[The Senator]

Wow, this is the boringest lounge on the Hype.

Well, you see, us intellectuals are too busy making a living and attending fancy events... so we can only hang out in the lounge every so often...

[Captain Planet!]

Well, you see, us intellectuals are too busy making a living and attending fancy events... so we can only hang out in the lounge every so often...
Hmm... Intellectuals... how... fascinating.

[BlackLantern]

Hmm... Intellectuals... how... fascinating.

We iz the smartt peeple:yay:

[Captain Planet!]

We iz the smartt peeple:yay:
I'm sorry sir, but you misspelled "teh".

[BlackLantern]

I'm sorry sir, but you misspelled "teh".

I apologize for my obvious error in syntax, good sir....It shan't happen again

[Marx]

Foreign troop deaths in Afghanistan top those in Iraq
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/06/21/afghanistan/index.html

[kytrigger]

Foreign troop deaths in Afghanistan top those in Iraq
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/06/21/afghanistan/index.html
Damn, didn't really need to hear that (going to Afghanistan Monday) :cwink:. Although it doesn't really surprise me. Forces in Afghanistan are really trying to step up attacks (look a the prison break a few weeks ago) recently. Most here are expecting the boost in attacks because of the change in units there and simply because it's an election year here. The Taliban (among others) loves them some press!

[Marx]

Damn, didn't really need to hear that (going to Afghanistan Monday) :cwink:. Although it doesn't really surprise me. Forces in Afghanistan are really trying to step up attacks (look a the prison break a few weeks ago) recently. Most here are expecting the boost in attacks because of the change in units there and simply because it's an election year here. The Taliban (among others) loves them some press!

Please be careful Trigger! A member of my family has served two tours in Afghanistan; getting ready for a third.

[kytrigger]

Please be careful Trigger! A member of my family has served two tours in Afghanistan; getting ready for a third.
Thanks and I will. All i need to do now is find a way to get on the Hype while I'm there and I'll be set! :woot:

[Marx]

Thanks and I will. All i need to do now is find a way to get on the Hype while I'm there and I'll be set! :woot:

You're quite welcome man. I know people that have been based out of Kentucky. Hopefully you'll be able to find your way back onto the Hype! :yay:

[BlackLantern]

so I am watching a special on HBO about NCLB and its affect on an inner city school....I think the main issue is that these kids have an unwillingness to learn....how do you overcome that??

[Marx]

so I am watching a special on HBO about NCLB and its affect on an inner city school....I think the main issue is that these kids have an unwillingness to learn....how do you overcome that??

Kids have to want to learn. If you make it fun, that's a start.

[BlackLantern]

sometimes making it fun makes it seem like its not to be taken seriously.....in the black community, especially in schools.....being intelligent or even being perceived as intelligent carries such a stigma....

[The Senator]

What are the chances we can separate TDK boards from this forum? It's been taking forever for this site to load for me.

[BlackLantern]

I was just about to ask if something was happening over in the Bat forums today

[The Senator]

Okay all... I'm going on a camping trip until Saturday, then I go to the fun desert on Monday... keep the McCain thread hilarious, for while I am "camping" and "in the desert," I will have access to the internets... and I will pop in from time to time...

[BlackLantern]

Have a good time...remember it may be hot, but its only a dry heat

[Marx]

Okay all... I'm going on a camping trip until Saturday, then I go to the fun desert on Monday... keep the McCain thread hilarious, for while I am "camping" and "in the desert," I will have access to the internets... and I will pop in from time to time...

Geez man, you sure seem to travel alot! I'm jealous! :cmad:

[Marx]

Officials: 30,000 troops heading to Iraq by early 2009
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080627/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_iraq_troops

[The Chairman]

Has anyone noticed that MSNBC host Keith Olbermman looks like Will Ferrell's old SNL character Jacob Silj, the UN correspondent with Voice Immodulation Disorder?

http://images.huffingtonpost.com/gen/22235/thumbs/s-OLBIE-ANGRY-large.jpghttp://starsmedia.ign.com/stars/image/object/142/14238264/jacob-silj-voice-160boxart_160w.jpg

[BlackLantern]

^ eerie resemblance

[Marx]

Has anyone seen Dana Carvey's new standup on HBO? He does a riff on George W. Bush and Dick Cheney, and a "Reagan Oracle" bit that is hilarious! http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[BlackLantern]

I did see it.....I laughed my arse off.....I like the line about Cheney...."You're a bit creepy"

[Marx]

I did see it.....I laughed my arse off.....I like the line about Cheney...."You're a bit creepy"

Yeah. I loved the "My God you're old! It's father time, come alive...be gone crypt keeper!" :lmao:

[Marx]

Does anyone happen to know if it is illegal to drive without a windshield? I thought it was, but I'm not sure.

[The Chairman]

Does anyone happen to know if it is illegal to drive without a windshield? I thought it was, but I'm not sure.

In Texas, it is okay to drive without a windshield, but it's illegal to drive without windshield wipers.

[rdh007]

"I Predict a Riot" - Kaiser Chiefs















Oh, wait a tic, no one asked? Well, I wanted someone to know.

[BlackLantern]

I now have a desire to drive without a windshield

[rdh007]

Additionally, I'm now watching a Martin Barre interview about Jethro Tull and if you don't like Tull, you hate America...
...also, I'm drinking Vodka...

[Marx]

In Texas, it is okay to drive without a windshield, but it's illegal to drive without windshield wipers.

I'm not sure what the law is in Ohio. I passed this guy the other day and his car had no windshield! It was very strange...

I now have a desire to drive without a windshield

Let me know how that works for you. :funny:

[BlackLantern]

http://www.somethingawful.com/d/news/certification-test-mercenary.php?page=1


I thought this was hilarious

[Scarlet spidey]

Hey, guys. I feel weird. I find that in the past two years my political views are quite different.

[jaguarr]

Does anyone happen to know if it is illegal to drive without a windshield? I thought it was, but I'm not sure.

The Hell? :huh:

Hey, guys. I feel weird. I find that in the past two years my political views are quite different.

You're probably going to die. Sorry. :(

jag

[BlackLantern]

Hey, guys. I feel weird. I find that in the past two years my political views are quite different.

Well...I think as a person gains a braoder view of the world, views can change....

[Scarlet spidey]

You're probably going to die. Sorry. :(

jag
Been there, done that.
;)

Well...I think as a person gains a braoder view of the world, views can change....
I guess so. Not much in my life has changed lately. I think I've just been exposed to different views.

[Marx]

The Hell? :huh:
jag

I passed a guy driving without a windshield the other day! I thought it was illegal... :yay:

[Matt]

So am I crazy or does Spider-Bite's signature make no sense at all?

[Marx]

So am I crazy or does Spider-Bite's signature make no sense at all?

Hello, Mr. Random! Welcome to the lounge! :funny:

[Matt]

Well, I've been gone for a few days, so I was checking up on you kiddies, came across one of his posts, and realized it makes no damn sense. :csad:

[BlackLantern]

http://www.salon.com/politics/war_room/2008/08/01/wal_mart/index.html?source=rss&aim=/politics/war_room

[The Senator]

This lounge is slower than Congress...

[Marx]

This lounge is slower than Congress...

We could all fix that. :funny:




So what's going on with everyone in politico-lounge land?

[The Senator]

Bah, life sucks, but the **** won't hit the fan until Monday.

On a brighter note, 15 days until I get the **** back to DC.

[Marx]

Bah, life sucks, but the **** won't hit the fan until Monday.


Hopefully nothing too serious. I know what you had mentioned in your campaign update. Does that have anything to do with the **** hitting the fan on monday?


On a brighter note, 15 days until I get the **** back to DC.

Which would mean that you are still in f***ing New Mexico? :hehe:

[The Senator]

Hopefully nothing too serious. I know what you had mentioned in your campaign update. Does that have anything to do with the **** hitting the fan on monday?

Yes.


Which would mean that you are still in f***ing New Mexico? :hehe:

No, now I'm in f***ing New York, waiting to get back to f***ing DC.

F**k :cmad:

[Marx]

Yes.


Without knowing specifics, all I can say is hopefully everything will turn out ok.



No, now I'm in f***ing New York, waiting to get back to f***ing DC.

F**k :cmad:

You do travel alot! :funny:

Is it business?

[The Senator]

Without knowing specifics, all I can say is hopefully everything will turn out ok.

I'll vent to you later.



You do travel alot! :funny:

Is it business?

No, my "permanent" residence is at home with my family in New York.

My school residence is in DC. New Mexico was work-related, Arizona was for pleasure, and so was Connecticut a couple months ago. My travels have exhausted me, to say the least.

[Marx]

I'll vent to you later.




No, my "permanent" residence is at home with my family in New York.

My school residence is in DC. New Mexico was work-related, Arizona was for pleasure, and so was Connecticut a couple months ago. My travels have exhausted me, to say the least.

I was wondering. You seem to be all over the place! :oldrazz:

[Marx]

BREAKING NEWS: Edwards admits to lying about affair
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/breaking-edwards-admits-lying-about-affair/





(and...here...we...go! :whatever:)

[jaguarr]

BREAKING NEWS: Edwards admits to lying about affair
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/08/breaking-edwards-admits-lying-about-affair/





(and...here...we...go! :whatever:)

Yeah, he's going to get crucified horribly for this. Stupid too, because half the guys who will be persecuting him for this will be visiting their own mistresses in the evenings. :dry:

jag

[The Senator]

Yeah, he's going to get crucified horribly for this. Stupid too, because half the guys who will be persecuting him for this will be visiting their own mistresses in the evenings. :dry:

jag

or misters.

[jaguarr]

or misters.

Duly noted, Senator Spice.

jag

[Marx]

This is reminding me of the Clinton Witch Trials. People will be out to destroy him.

[The Senator]

I think we should continue discussing this matter here, since lazur hijacked the other thread to insult other members.

anyway....In all of this, I'm reminded about how little the media covered David Vitter's "DC Madame" sex scandal. In fact, I don't remember anyone really lashing out at him at all. Which is sad, since he not only had sex with a prostitute, but was an absolute hypocrite considering he was one of the proponents of impeaching Clinton for being "immoral."

Yet, for some reason, John Edwards deserves to be crucified for his actions. I'm not defending him by any means, but I do find it to be an interesting double standard.

[Marx]

I think we should continue discussing this matter here, since lazur hijacked the other thread to insult other members.


I bowed out of that thread for those very same reasons. The conversation quickly went downhill. I don't enjoy getting caught up in negative and insulting conversations.


anyway....In all of this, I'm reminded about how little the media covered David Vitter's "DC Madame" sex scandal. In fact, I don't remember anyone really lashing out at him at all. Which is sad, since he not only had sex with a prostitute, but was an absolute hypocrite considering he was one of the proponents of impeaching Clinton for being "immoral."

Yet, for some reason, John Edwards deserves to be crucified for his actions. I'm not defending him by any means, but I do find it to be an interesting double standard.

I'm still trying to figure that one out.

[jaguarr]

There's a huge double-standard over fidelity in Washington from both sides of the aisle. It's stupid to me, but I guess these guys look for whatever political weapon they can. It always amazes me when the guys with the biggest torches and nooses that are trying to destroy the guys who get caught having affairs wind up getting caught doing basically the same thing a year or three down the line. It's completely poor judgment and a lack of commitment and even...morals (Lord I hate that word...so loaded)...and definitely poor character for these guys to have these affairs and sex scandals. There are so many of these guys just praying one of their current or past conquests doesn't blow the whistle on them because they know they'll get absolutely crucified in public for it. And yet they not only continue to do these things but they also tend to lead the charge on witch hunts of people from the opposite party that get caught in their own affairs. It's stupid and contributes to the continued divide in partisan politics. Was the guy who got caught having the affair stupid for it? Absolutely. But I do think the issue tends to get blown way out of proportion for what it is and takes the focus away from the real things that need to get done by our government.

jag

[The Senator]

That's exactly it, Jag. Edwards has been out of office for four years, and while he did run for President last year, this scandal in no way reflects the kind of work he did as a politician. It does reflect poorly on his character and shows that he is not the greatest purveyor of judgment (but I never considered him to be the epitome of morality). However, when you look at the political work he did in and out of office, I think it's a shame that people are going to overlook that just because he had an affair.

I am glad he's not the Democratic nominee for President, simply because this scandal would deride him. But, he's not in a position to be President or VP in any future administration, so I don't see why this is just as important as the war between Georgia and Russia or the Beijing Olympics.

[Marx]

That's exactly it, Jag. Edwards has been out of office for four years, and while he did run for President last year, this scandal in no way reflects the kind of work he did as a politician. It does reflect poorly on his character and shows that he is not the greatest purveyor of judgment (but I never considered him to be the epitome of morality). However, when you look at the political work he did in and out of office, I think it's a shame that people are going to overlook that just because he had an affair.

I am glad he's not the Democratic nominee for President, simply because this scandal would deride him. But, he's not in a position to be President or VP in any future administration, so I don't see why this is just as important as the war between Georgia and Russia or the Beijing Olympics.

It's important to some because he is still a higher profile Democrat.

[BlackLantern]

It's important to some because he is still a higher profile Democrat.

Yup...and at this time of year....when one person in the party looks bad, everyone looks bad

[The Senator]

So... I interviewed with a major magazine earlier this week...

[jaguarr]

So... I interviewed with a major magazine earlier this week...

When's your Playgirl spread?

:hehe:

jag

[The Senator]

When's your Playgirl spread?

:hehe:

jag

Again, jag, your attempts to discover what I look like are becoming more and more disturbing. If you want the naked pictures, just ask.

[jaguarr]

Again, jag, your attempts to discover what I look like are becoming more and more disturbing. If you want the naked pictures, just ask.

Where's the fun in that? You're too hairy for me, anyway. :finnickyuppitystraightguy:

jag

[The Senator]

Where's the fun in that? You're too hairy for me, anyway. :finnickyuppitystraightguy:

jag

I'll be anything you want me to be, Jag, as long as it stays inside your head :up:

[BlackLantern]

jman posed under the name "Mike Honcho"

[jaguarr]

I'll be anything you want me to be, Jag, as long as it stays inside your head :up:

Haha! That is absolutely a deal. Now finish digging my swimming pool while I'm in Jamaica! :cmad:

jman posed under the name "Mike Honcho"

:lmao:

jag

[Marx]

What the heck did I walk into? Interviewing with magazines? Playgirl speads? People asking about nude Jman pics??? :huh:

Looks like I've missed quite a night.