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Why don't I like Sarah Palin? by mcfly June 7, 2011 10:30 pm

Ever since I had an epiphany last weekend about how I was taken hostage by denial of the way things ... by Jody 2011-06-08 07:16:18
- As ER says, there's much to recommend in conservative thought, and I'm reminded every time I come to the 'Zone ... by mcfly 2011-06-08 08:49:14
EDITED FOR CONTENT: Good for you, Mcfly. You seem to have arrived at a lot of the same gut conclusions ... by ER 2011-06-08 05:06:51
- Yeah, on the Left there's no arrogance, no obsession with the destruction of their enemies, no self-righteousness, no contempt for ... by TB 2011-06-08 08:53:54
  - Tom it isn't about what they do. It is about what we, as conservatives do. Someone has got to ... by Jody 2011-06-08 11:15:11
    - Good post, Jody. That is the type of Conservative with whom we can speak, find common ground and come ... by Eri 2011-06-08 21:08:44
    - Who do you think would do a good job on this? by TB 2011-06-08 15:16:14
      - Such a good question...that I can not answer yet because everything shifted last weekend and I have to sort this ... by Jody 2011-06-08 17:51:43
        
        I was a true believer in the American Dream. I am a traditional housewife. I am a loner to the ... by Jody 2011-06-08 18:04:53
    - That's about as perfect a post as I've ever seen, Jody. Everything you say is spot on. I think I understand ... by mcfly 2011-06-08 13:34:01
    - Wow! Well spoken, Jody. You go, girl. by ER 2011-06-08 11:23:01
  - I'm perfectly aware all those charges against the Left are true. That is the nature of every partisan conflict, since ... by ER 2011-06-08 10:59:00
  - Apologies. I guess I was just being irrational and partisan. Won't happen again. by mcfly 2011-06-08 10:50:54
    - Response was under ER's post, not yours. by TB 2011-06-08 15:14:54
      - Well, I started it, and you didn't say anything that wasn't fair. by mcfly 2011-06-08 15:29:18
    - You're still just too Canadian, Mcfly. :) by ER 2011-06-08 11:01:15
      - LOL!Awwwww...mcfly you mcsweetie! by Jody 2011-06-08 11:17:21

The science of hamburgers by TB June 7, 2011 10:55 am

One of my favorite things to eat. The best I have had lately is the Five Guys burger. I feel sorry ... by FrankC 2011-06-07 17:56:03
- We've got one but there's no handicapped parking near enough for me to access it, dammit. Oh well, I ... by Eri 2011-06-07 18:40:39

The Celebrated Jumping Rabbit by TB June 7, 2011 10:45 am

Things I learned today by TB June 6, 2011 9:55 pm

Here's an example from the private sector, rock band managers who negotiate ridiculous contract provisions with concert promoters. (Party of ... by ER 2011-06-07 04:41:18

Odd links of the day by TB June 6, 2011 12:55 pm

Embarrassing Dad of the Year by TB June 4, 2011 9:42 pm

I promise you...this is one place I will NEVER..EVER...go! by Jody June 4, 2011 6:41 pm

Your loss. by podrock 2011-06-05 17:30:50
- Yes it is Podrock...but I can not tell you how frightening that bridge seems to me. Bridges are debilitating to ... by Jody 2011-06-06 17:39:18
  - Remind me to get you a parachute for your next birthday, Judy...... er, Jody. Oh, and to also keep ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-06 20:13:04
Royal? What is it, named for King Gorge? by mcfly 2011-06-05 14:32:00
- *groan* by Jody 2011-06-05 15:33:03
Hmmm. Live webcam. Doesn't look too scary at night. by TB 2011-06-04 21:11:42
- TB!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Jody 2011-06-05 05:11:27
  - Yeah, it's a little scarier in the daytime shots. Try this shot: by TB 2011-06-05 14:37:37
    - The Bridge to Nowhere. This bridge just goes to the other side, and then, well, there's a gift shop. ... by podrock 2011-06-05 21:10:13
      - Figures. Our tax dollars at work? by Eri 2011-06-06 04:55:43
        
        Not sure whose dollars paid for it. It was built in 1929 for about $350,000 (about $4.5 million in ... by TB 2011-06-06 09:52:47
    - Oh crap! I just about fell out of my chair dizzy as hell. by Eri 2011-06-05 18:10:51
Oh crap! I can assure you I'd never walk across it. Might drive across it--with my eyes closed. by Eri 2011-06-04 19:20:51

My thought for the day... by Jody June 3, 2011 7:55 am

Friday's Follies by Jody June 3, 2011 7:16 am

...can you tell an author's sex? by Jody June 3, 2011 6:10 am

Sure, after a couple of drinks. by ER 2011-06-03 20:37:07
- ER!!!!!!!!!!! ROTFLMAO!!!! by Jody 2011-06-04 07:42:28
I got them all, although I dithered on a couple before finally choosing. I write from a male POV ... by Eri 2011-06-03 17:03:10
7 out of 10 but I don't feel that I would do better than break even in a hundred trys by FrankC 2011-06-03 12:31:58
4 out of 10. About what one might expect for random picks. I do know that writing from a woman's ... by ER 2011-06-03 07:01:22

...could you live here? by Jody June 2, 2011 12:23 pm

If it wasn't for my wife, I would gladly live on a 20' Flicka. By the way, thousands of ... by ER 2011-06-03 07:06:47
My house of 21 years is 2,200 square feet. It has served me well. As retirement edges closer, I ... by Jody 2011-06-03 06:24:49
Meh... put it underground, THEN I'll consider it. (Yeah, I'm a goddamn morlock) by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-02 21:51:39
- Underground you wouldn't need cooling, just a bit of heating. You'd live at a constant temperature which would probably ... by Eri 2011-06-03 06:15:18
I think it's quite cute. Could my family live there? Yeah, I think so. Our current house is on the ... by mcfly 2011-06-02 20:42:25
I'd need just a few more square feet in kitchen. Actually, that IS my kitchen. As far as room ... by Eri 2011-06-02 19:47:23
Actually, for a majority of the planet, this would be the height of luxury. The homes our church kids ... by TB 2011-06-02 12:50:22
- Very true TB. by Jody 2011-06-03 06:26:34

Balanced Art by podrock June 1, 2011 5:43 pm

I absolutely love the irony and simplicity of this. I can see where you would like this Pod. by Jody 2011-06-03 07:52:41
Bull Hockey....that is YOU Podrock...admit it you long haired freaky person. ;) by Jody 2011-06-02 08:35:47
- Apart from being twice this guy's years, by podrock 2011-06-02 09:18:50

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