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"Remember, what the dormouse said, ER June 5, 2025 4:14 pm (Space/Science)

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NSIDC Data drop ER June 4, 2025 9:34 pm (Space/Science)

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It's over folks RL June 1, 2025 12:38 pm (Space/Science)

Boulder will be in your news soon. podrock June 1, 2025 3:14 pm (CurrentEvents)

Administration solves things the old fashion way BuckGalaxy June 1, 2025 11:01 am (Flame)

Lie, cheat and disable mechanisms... BuckGalaxy May 31, 2025 8:04 pm (Space/Science)

Issacman out as NASA Admin BuckGalaxy May 31, 2025 9:40 pm (Space/Science)

Big beautiful wall RobVG May 31, 2025 11:50 am (Flame)

2025 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit May 28 and 29 BuckGalaxy May 28, 2025 2:52 pm (Space/Science)

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Republicans had better wake up! by Eri November 9, 2011 10:43 am

Not a bad assessment The attempt to criminalize abortion was a good example of what you are talking about. But as far ... by RobVG 2011-11-09 11:42:15
- Too many mistakes on all sides of the spectrum. The Dems were fat with powerlust after Obama was elected ... by Eri 2011-11-09 18:35:15
  - I keep telling everybody that the "power" itself is the problem. by TB 2011-11-09 20:36:39
    - Maybe it's time for a benevolent dictator. n/t by RobVG 2011-11-09 20:52:29
      - I proposed a theory once: by TB 2011-11-09 21:00:48
        
        What about regulation by RobVG 2011-11-09 21:23:17
        
        The EPA, like all regulatory agencies, is wildly overstepping its bounds, and doing a lot of things that would normally ... by TB 2011-11-09 21:37:56
  - They all should be keelhauled n/t by RobVG 2011-11-09 18:57:09
    - You have my vote. by Eri 2011-11-09 22:05:58

Portland Occupiers starting to disband. by bowser November 7, 2011 12:11 am

Reality check by RobVG 2011-11-07 09:18:22
- The "99 percent" are finding out that there is still a pretty large percentage under them on the ladder of ... by TB 2011-11-07 15:05:28
- Skin in the game. by Robert 2011-11-07 14:07:14

"- - - they would reject a deficit-reduction plan even if it included $10 in spending cuts for every dollar in new taxes." by bowser November 6, 2011 8:05 pm

Oil is infrastructure by RobVG November 6, 2011 7:04 pm

More by RobVG 2011-11-06 23:17:32

Some animals are more equal than others by TB November 6, 2011 3:37 pm

I'll bite. I read that as a report on the normal birth pains of a new, unformed movement with ... by bowser 2011-11-06 18:13:41
- The "bias" was from a "progressive" reporter at a "progressive" website, which I thought was significant. A pretty good ... by TB 2011-11-07 14:59:26

Andy Rooney dead at 92 by RobVG November 5, 2011 2:37 pm

He was a very fortunate guy, and he knew and appreciated it. Paid to bitch on national TV, paid ... by bowser 2011-11-06 09:43:59
- I miss Charles Kuralt, too. You can get DVDs of his "On the Road" series at Amazon. by TB 2011-11-06 13:37:03
We did. He'll be missed. I had a feeling on his last broadcast that he wouldn't be with ... by Eri 2011-11-06 03:25:50

Bad news for the Republican Party by Eri November 4, 2011 7:51 am

It isn't going to work for the Democrats. by TB 2011-11-04 10:24:26
- Now, now. The "obstructionist Rebublican" meme is one the dittoheads tattooed on themselves early on, remember? I'm sure ... by bowser 2011-11-04 12:14:23
  - The Democrats spent two years not on economic growth, but on trying to get every socialist wet dream they could ... by TB 2011-11-04 15:34:30
    - And a Conservative "wet dream" is weapons and more weapons, war and more war, endless war, bankrupting the country so ... by bowser 2011-11-04 20:07:03
      - None of that is true. by TB 2011-11-05 12:23:53
        
        Look at what is done, TB, not the rhetoric. The Conservatives are absolutely superb at saying one thing and ... by bowser 2011-11-05 14:15:33
        
        Which addresses not one of the specific points I made... by TB 2011-11-05 16:16:13
        
        First, your dittoheads had to SIGN a pledge to block anything Obama tried. Sign the damned thing. So ... by bowser 2011-11-05 23:05:02
        
        Don't lecture me on how to debate. by TB 2011-11-06 13:31:07
        
        New York magazine did a small survey. Here. Take a look at this answer: This is called brain damage. This information is ... by TB 2011-11-05 17:10:23
        
        Just a small digressive observation: Physically cleaning up after the occupiers should create jobs temporarily. Damn sure we will ... by Jody 2011-11-05 14:15:30
        
        And I for one appreciate your insightful contribution to this thread. Making municipal workers clean up parks and sweep ... by bowser 2011-11-05 16:13:58
        
        Nice description of the effects of stimulus spending by RobVG 2011-11-06 14:44:44
        
        Oh kind sir...that of which you are most kindly welcome!!!! I, for one, am most appreciate of any rhetorical ... by Jody 2011-11-05 18:44:49
      - ALERT!!! Sexual inyourendo in Bowser's first sentence!!!!! by Jody 2011-11-05 07:56:21
        
        Credit where credit is due. That was a response to TBs post above mine. Oh, and congrats on ... by bowser 2011-11-05 14:13:07
        
        Indeed credit where credit is due!!!! I have found that hypocrisy is great fodder for comedy. by Jody 2011-11-05 18:55:48
        
        Well, then, you are a superb comedian but you don't give yourself enough credit. Not only hypocrisy but anal ... by bowser 2011-11-06 00:45:56
        
        I can laugh at you. Weeee this is fun Bowser! Now...if I were to say "Fuck you and the horse you ... by Jody 2011-11-06 06:55:01
        
        I know that is purely hypothetical and nothing you would say. You have way too much class to use ... by bowser 2011-11-06 11:27:17
        
        Mama always taught me to be a lady at the table, and a whore in bed.... I like you. People say ... by Jody 2011-11-06 14:36:14
        
        Yeehah! My turn...busy at the moment, ignoring you. Meow! by Jody 2011-11-06 13:46:06
        
        LOL! by Eri 2011-11-05 10:42:53
    - Easy, steady big guy. What about the claim the "obstruction Republican" meme being false and a transparent claim? Do you ... by bowser 2011-11-04 17:09:41
      - The quote you posted was: "Senate Republicans intend to block action on virtually all Democratic-backed legislation unrelated to tax cuts ... by TB 2011-11-04 19:16:30
        
        Now you admit the Republicans are obstructionist. After denying it, calling it a "transparent" dodge by the Democrats. You have ... by bowser 2011-11-04 20:01:48
I'll take good news any day, any way n/t by RobVG 2011-11-04 09:32:23
- Me too. I'm tickled for every job people pick up to support themselves and their families. I was watching Ellen ... by Eri 2011-11-04 18:46:40

"US weighs faster Afghan handover" by bowser November 3, 2011 7:25 pm

Judge beats disabled daughter on video. by Jody November 3, 2011 6:17 am

Violence really does beget violence. I'd like to by Eri 2011-11-03 14:47:20

It's getting funner by Eri November 2, 2011 4:34 pm

This is truly amazing. It hasn't occurred to Cain that he shouldn't have done it. The problem is ... by bowser 2011-11-03 01:08:51

Whoa. by TB November 1, 2011 8:20 pm

What's disturbing? Arf by bowser 2011-11-01 22:27:04
- This is by Jody 2011-11-02 09:05:12
  - What disturbs you about it? by bowser 2011-11-02 09:52:27
    - You of all people should understand the ramifications. I perceive you as the most paranoid person on this board, so ... by Jody 2011-11-02 10:14:48
      - Bowser believes that this kind of thing is so common that pointing out another example means nothing. It's kind ... by TB 2011-11-02 11:15:24
        
        You haven't followed the "Patriot Act", and the illegal wiretapping and eavesdropping? You aren't aware the NSA is intercepting ... by bowser 2011-11-02 12:17:52
        
        Boy did I nail that one. n/t by RobVG 2011-11-02 19:16:48
        
        What is this about? I ask a person who supports every possible intrusion into his privacy by the US ... by bowser 2011-11-02 23:13:34
        
        Which person would that be? by TB 2011-11-03 12:02:42
        
        I agree, that was overzealous by RobVG 2011-11-03 09:56:42
        
        Understood. by Jody 2011-11-02 11:48:05
      - Well, you said it disturbed you. I asked you what about it was disturbing to you. There was ... by bowser 2011-11-02 11:07:42
        
        The question was directed at me. My response was not intentioned to be terse. That is how you perceived it. ... by Jody 2011-11-02 11:47:26
        
        OK. Sorry I took you seriously. At this point it looks as if you were baiting me, looking ... by bowser 2011-11-02 12:14:32
        
        I still feel crappy today...but I am ornery too. So...I did a good job baiting you, eh? Yep that's me.... a masterbaiter. by Jody 2011-11-03 06:29:12
        
        Ever notice how many of your posts have sexual connotations? Pretty much the only person here who initiates those. by bowser 2011-11-03 08:58:04
        
        I beg to differ. She is not the only one. I shall name no names. You should ... by Eri 2011-11-03 20:24:12
        
        Eri, loyalty is a wonderful thing, and I wouldn't suggest you change a thing. I'd also be careful, though, ... by bowser 2011-11-03 21:23:31
        
        Oh SNAP! I have balls. by Jody 2011-11-03 09:54:11
        
        Pfft, who's bait who? n/t by RobVG 2011-11-02 19:16:18
        
        Nah...I really wasn't trying to bait you Bowser. It was just an observation. I said nevermind because I am getting sick...and ... by Jody 2011-11-02 13:35:25
- Leaving aside the potential official abuse, it's $230,000 and the size of a suitcase. by TB 2011-11-02 07:06:07
- Let me guess by RobVG 2011-11-01 22:55:12
  - It certainly crossed your mind. As a practical matter we in the US have no privacy in our telephone ... by bowser 2011-11-02 08:25:36
    - This time it's not just a matter of privacy by RobVG 2011-11-02 09:07:50
      - Violating the First Amendment is done routinely in the US. If you Google "First Amendment violations" you'll find a ... by bowser 2011-11-02 09:51:17

Red Skelton and his version of the Pledge of Allegiance... by Jody October 31, 2011 9:20 am

So nice to hear. Now that gives me hope. by Jody 2011-10-31 19:37:58

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