Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
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9:18 am - If it looks like bullshit, and smells like bullshit,...
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So let me see if I have this straight...
President Obama said that he "likes to know what he's talking about" before he speaks, when he was asked why it took him several days to speak out about the AIG bonuses.
Yet this is the same man, along with Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid who pushed for the Stimulus bill to be voted on before people had time to read the 1079 pages.
Our President needs to pick up the pace and be as efficient as Congress.
current mood:  amused
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
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10:00 am - Welcome to Bedford Falls
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Jimmy Stewart is looking down from heaven and smiling. Due to the recent historical events, those in Hollywood are celebrating. And in honor of this great time, they plan on releasing a remake of the classic "It's a Wonderful Life", except it will be modified to fit current times.
It's A Wonderful Life 2009 - starring:
Barack Obama as George Bailey
Nancy Pelosi as Ma Bailey
Ted Kennedy as Pa Bailey
Joe Biden as Uncle Billy Bailey
Michelle Obama as Mary Hatch Bailey
Malia Obama as Jainey Bailey
Sasha Obama as ZuZu Bailey
Roland Burris as Harry Bailey
Dick Cheney as Henry Potter
George Bush as Emil Gower
Hank Paulsen as Sam Wainwright
Jeremiah Wright as Burt
William Ayers as Ernie
Hilary Clinton as Violet
and featuring
Oprah Winfrey as Clarence
Zuzu: Look Daddy. Teacher told me that Everytime the Messiah Speaks the Country Gets More Hope.
George: That's Right. That's Right!
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
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9:52 am - Don't Blame Me - I voted for Kodos
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Thursday, July 24th, 2008
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10:35 am - Fantasy Football
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Up for a challenge? Think you have what it takes to beat last years champion? Want to play in a fun league where things aren't uber competitive?
I have a fantasy league that is looking for 3 more owners.
It's a great league for the seasoned expert, and the beginner as well.
If you are interested, let me know and I'll send you the invite.
Come play with me.....Please..... (Play with Va too)
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2008
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10:41 am - Oil Crisis Rant
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The following is a post I made elsewhere about the oil crisis. As typically happens when something like this comes up, both sides were fighting back and forth in bullheaded fashion - name calling, finger pointing, etc. - "I'm right and you are a fool for thinking otherwise."
So I decided to post this. The quoted text was part of the previous message from someone against drilling:
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> Grab a pair of scissors, reach over your
> head and cut the strings of your puppet master. Then maybe you can
> begin to learn HOW TO THINK and not simply "what to think".
Oh my God. This is the most brilliant thing that has been said. Now if we can just get both the democrats and the republicans to do it and stop spreading the blame while looking for one-up-manship. Clinton turned down drilling while he was president. And the democrats
control congress. Nancy Pelosi said vote in democrats and they would
fix things. That hasn't happened.
The crisis has crept up under the Bush administration, and he has the
power to make some changes. That hasn't happened.
There seems to be two thoughts of how to fix this. One side says drill
in new spots. The other side says take the caps off of leases that
aren't being used.
How about doing both? I compare this to dealing with a starving
family. One one side you have people saying lets plant them crops on
this unused land. The other side is screaming, lets teach them how to
turn these nuts into food. Both solutions will work, so why not do
both instead of fighting over it. The family is still starving while
the fighting goes on.
The same can be done with the oil crisis. If there are two possible
solutions, do them both. Find what is stopping it from happening and
fix it.
current mood:  curious
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008
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11:17 am - You knew it happen someday
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
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8:59 am
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Thursday, April 17th, 2008
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10:45 am - Ben Roethlisberger for President?
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Pennsylvania will be deciding the election, regardless of my vote. It will be decided by a bunch of guys dressed in black and gold. the outcome of the final home game of the Washington Redskins has been as an indicator of which political party would win the presidential election. If the Redskins won their last home game before Election Day, then the current party in power would win the election. If the Redskins lost, the opposing party would take over the White House. This has been true with every election since 1936 with the exception of 2004. So what is the last Redskins home game before the election? Steelers at Redskins -- Monday, Nov. 3 |
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Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
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8:54 am - This may be asking for trouble, but what the hell...
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Happy Tax Day.
Which means I've got one week left to decide who to vote for in the Pennsylvania Primaries.
Do I choose Clinton, Obama, or one of the other dems who have already left the building.
Or perhaps I write in someone.
Sway me if you'd like. Of the people I've talked to, nobody thinks good of Clinton. And they think Obama is only slightly better.
But why would I want to vote for either of them.
current mood:  apathetic
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
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9:47 am - About Me Meme
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Okay, this one sounds quite fun: YOU fill in the blanks about ME and post as a comment, then steal the questions and post to your own journal.
Where did we meet?
Take a stab at my middle name?
Color of my eyes?
Do I have any siblings?
What's one of my favorite things to do?
What's my favorite type of music?
What's my favorite film?
Am I shy or outgoing?
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?
Any special talents?
How many children do I have?
If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is one thing that I would bring?
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9:37 am - Double Yoi.
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Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
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12:57 pm
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Va & I are planning on going. But we are always up for more people that would be up for a fun weekend roadie. Even splittin a hotel room.
If this is something that you'd be interested in - Holla!
This will be STP's first show in over 7 years together!
current mood:  excited
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12:43 pm - Stupid Cell Phone Companies
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I'm looking for some suggestions on how to deal with a little issue we have.
we had cell phone service through cingular/at&t/phone company with an identity crisis (henceforth known as crap). In June, my cell phone started going on the fritz. My reception became limited and my calls were dropping more than they were staying connected. So I took the phone to the store where we bought it. The sales guy there looked it over and concluded that it was indeed broken. But it wasnt under warranty. So there wasnt anything he could do. My options were to buy a new phone, or wait until my plan was up in November. Being poor, I choose the latter option.
So I went 5 months fighting with the phone.
And November came. The magic month. My plan was up. We wnt shopping and T-Mobile had a good deal, so we took it. I had a phone that worked. They took care of everything, or so we thought.
Soon the last bill for crap came. And it was for over $400. Included on it was 2 early termination fees. It turns out that our contracts were up in March. I was eligiable for a new phone in November. The Crap salesperson had failed to convey that when he said my plan was up in November.
We have called support and sent them a letter, but they have yet to waive the fees, even though a part of the miscommunication was because of the ineptitude of their salesperson.
Any suggestions on how I can keep fighting this?
current mood:  annoyed
current music: White Stripes
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Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
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1:07 pm
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I dont want to do it, but....
Tagged by ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) macbeaner
A. List seven habits/quirks/facts about yourself.
B. Tag seven people to do the same.
1. The first Nascar race I ever went to was the 1984 Champion Spark Plug 400 in Michigan. Darrell Watrip won the caution-free race (there was no debris that day).
2. I once met Rowdy Roddy Piper in a 7-11 in Wheeling. He was buying a 6-pack of beer.
3. I used to like spinach when I was younger. I can't stand it now. I have never liked broccoli.
4. My Beer of choice as a youth was Coors Artic Ice. My second favorite was whatever I could get my hands on. I really miss Coors Arctic Ice.
5. If I had the money and room for a gameroom, it would include a juke box with Crimson and Clover, a BurgerTime machine, and Gladiators & Twilight Zone Pinball games.
6. When I was being baptized, I pissed on the minister.
7. I'm not going to tag anybody because I'm lazy.
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Friday, January 25th, 2008
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9:33 am
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Thanks jdm13 & daintress for the enjoyable reads.
1.How old were you in 1980?
4
2. How old were you in 1989?
13
3. Were you a Toys R' Us kid?
I Still am. But in the 80's, Childrens Palace was the way to go. I thought the castle was so cool.
4. Did you watch Transformers?
Yes. I watched Gobots too.
5. Did you see E.T. on the big screen?
Yes. In a theatre in Bridgeville that is no longer there.
6. Did you own a Lite Bright?
At some point. I lost all the pegs to it though. But think about how much Lite Brites have added to global warming.
7. Who is your Favorite Golden Girl?
Estelle Getty
8. When someone says " Who you gonna call? " You think?
Ray Parker Jr.
9.What was your favorite toy?
My GI Joe Snow Mobile or my Baseball Game.
10. Did you have a Pogo Ball?
I didn't, but i'm pretty sure one of my brothers did.
11. Did you listen to New Kids on the Block?
I'm Hangin Tough. I'll Even Go as far as Saying I'll be Your Everything Tommy Page!
12. What New Kid did you have a crush on?
Tiffany
13. Did you play M.A.S.H?
I don't think so.
14. Did you watch The Care Bears?
Only in Boredom
15. Did you have Jelly bracelets?'
No. When I found one, I liked trying to stretch them out.
16. Did you have a charm necklace and/or bracelet?
No. This 80's quiz certainly is aimed towards girls, isn't it.
17. Did you own a glo-worm?
No. And why is the Glo-Worm an 80's thing. They still make those.
18. Did you ever own a slap bracelet?
Yes. I cut my wrist when the metal in a cheap one busted.
19. The Breakfast Club or Sixteen Candles?
16 Candles
20. Did you have a crazy hair style?
No.
21. What was your first bike?
a Huffy Rawhide.
22. Name one thing you still own from your childhood?
Baseball Cards
23. Did you have a Cabbage Patch Kid?
Ummm....No. My sister had 2 though.
25. Rainbow Brite or Strawberry Shortcake?
Strawberry Shortcake tastes better. And smells better.
26. Did you watch Miami Vice?
I probably watched it a couple of times, but not regularly.
28. Did you own a Trapper Keeper?
Wanted one. Probably had the generic alternative.
29. Atari or Nintendo?
Atari - Still have it. The cat sleeps on it at my parents house.
30. Did you play Pac-Man?
I played every video game I could. Burgertime was my favorite.
31. Which was better: Jem and The Holograms or Barbie and The Rockers!?
Jem
32. He-Man or She-Ra?
He-man. I liked Ram-man
33. What movie scared you the most?
none.
34. Did you try to dance like Michael Jackson?
No. I really wasnt into Michael Jackson except for the Thriller mini-movie.
35. What Is The First Thing That Comes To Mind When You Hear "flux copassitor"
Delorian
36. What other colors did Pepsi come in?
Clear.
37. Roger Rabbit Or Howard The Duck?
Roger
38. Did you ever beg your parents to have your school picture taken with the 'LASER' background?
No. Always had the boring school offered backgrounds.
39. Do you know what the Ninja Rap is?
I couldn't recite it now.
40. Do you know why people cringe when they hear the word BUCKNER?
They only cringe if they are from Boston. People in New York like Buckner.
41. Can you name the family members from National Lampoons Vacation
movies?
Rusty, Audrey, Cousin Eddie, Clark. (Had to look up the Mom's name: Ellen)
42. Did you have pump sneakers?
No. I had the generic Chuck Taylors which were cooler in our school since the gym teacher's name was Chuck Taylor.
43. Did you own HYPER COLOR shirts?
No.
44. Did you watch Smurfs?
Yes. La la la la la la.
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Thursday, January 17th, 2008
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11:50 am - 2008 Predictions
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Thursday, January 10th, 2008
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9:51 am - I would sure hope so...
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Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
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3:59 pm
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Thursday, December 20th, 2007
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11:11 am
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Friday, December 14th, 2007
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2:51 pm - Christmas Spirit
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sad
humerous
mischievous