Roundup: Thomas Robinson Dunked on Dwight Howard, Reporter Undaunted by Cockroach & Dallas Cowboys TV Ratings Are Tanking

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Katie Cassidy … Salt Lake Trib endorses Obama … “Teens Hold Clothing Drive For Classmate Who Dresses Really Ugly” … here’s a woman who has been breastfeeding her dog … sex on a table at a restaurant while everyone watched … terrible story about a 9-year-old being shot … rapist targeting Asian women in St. Louis … Lance Armstrong’s 1st wife wrote this … gunman kills three women at a spa in Wisconsin … very sad murder in Oregon …

Still no verdict on Kyle Anderson or Shabazz Muhammad from the NCAA. Hmmm. Wonder what’s taking so long? [LA Times]

If you went to bed early, Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 17. [Cincinnati.com]

Mind-blowing story about Rae Carruth’s child. The kid was in his mother’s womb when Carruth conspired to kill them both. [SI]

Saul Smith, Tubby’s son, and an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota, was arrested for DUI over the weekend. He blew twice the legal limit. [Star Trib]

Ryan Vogelsong pitched a brilliant game and San Francisco beat St. Louis 6-1, to force a Game 7 in the NLCS. [SF Chronicle]

Some job Bill Snyder has done at Kansas State this year, huh? [USA Today Sports]

Media columnist Neil Best hung out with Phil Simms. [Newsday]

Randall Cobb set a Green Bay record for most yards from scrimmage through seven games with another good showing against the Rams. [Packers News.com]

Dan LeBatard feels bad for Alex Rodriguez. He’s definitely in the minority here. [Herald]

Pete Carroll’s return to the NFL – success! [Daily News]

Dan Kane continues to expose academic impropriety in Chapel Hill. [News & Observer]

The Buffalo Bills highly-paid defense is still awful. [Buffalo News]

Is Chris Kluwe the most interesting man in the NFL? [NYT]

Good profile of Johnny Manziel, the Texas A&M freshman QB. [Chronicle]

Dallas Cowboys TV ratings are falling. [Dallas News]

Thomas Robinson went up the ladder and had a nice dunk back over Dwight Howard. Much more on Howard’s debut later. [via Jose]

A large cockroach will not rattle this reporter.

Remember Malcolm Thomas from San Diego State? He’s dunking on fools internationally right now. [via Jersey Chaser]

Racoon stumbles into chimp territory at the zoo, gets tossed. [via Adam]

Police are looking for the thug who threw a molotov cocktail at this man. The man did survive the attack. [ABC]

Next time you want to steal from 7-Eleven, remember this video. [via Gothamist]

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280 Responses to “Roundup: Thomas Robinson Dunked on Dwight Howard, Reporter Undaunted by Cockroach & Dallas Cowboys TV Ratings Are Tanking”

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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:11 AM
Jason, are you auditioning to direct the next “Faces of Death” video?
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Clayton Cargill Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:20 AM
Here’s a better link for that “clothing drive story.” Directly from the source.
http://www.theonion.com/video/teens-hold-clothing-drive-for-classmate-who-dresse,28791/
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reggie_dunlap Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:21 AM
When the Jets lose, the next morning roundup filled with death and violent videos.
Coincidence or trend?
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Clayton Cargill Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:23 AM
Raccoon stumbles into chimp territory at the zoo, gets tossed
nasty business. Chimps are stone cold killers. I’ll bet that bored to death bunch of chimps ended up tearing that thing to pieces. And I’m surprised the video isn’t here.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:23 AM
Here’s a better link for that “clothing drive story.” Directly from the source.
http://www.theonion.com/video/teens-hold-clothing-drive-for-classmate-who-dresse,28791/
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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mrejr8234 comes for the sports posts but stays to kill the local inhabitants Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:27 AM
I bet the raccoon got out alive..raccoons are vicious.
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mrejr8234 comes for the sports posts but stays to kill the local inhabitants Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:28 AM
When he said “I aint got nuffin else” I believed him…I don’t know why, but I did.
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s1rweeze Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Dallas Cowboys TV ratings are tanking
We’re getting that much closer to Jerry firing himself right? I’m beyond giddy for that press conference if that ever happens
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Jason McIntyre Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Jason, are you auditioning to direct the next “Faces of Death” video?
what gave it away?
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Clayton Cargill Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Jerry Jones won’t have to fire himself. he’s already phasing himself out, and letting assistant GM, and noted football/salary cap authority Stephen Jones take the reins on all but the most overtly ridiculous moves.
Dont worry about the nepotism cries, this is a real culture change.
they will, however, continue to run the same offense Ernie Zampezi installed 22 years ago, and won’t commit resources to special teams unless they are about to be free agents
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Caribou Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Katie Cassidy
Pretty girl.
Next time you want to steal from 7-Eleven, remember this video.
Lucky his clothes were the only things coming off his body and unlike some countries in the Middle East where they would cut off his hand for that candy bar.
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Caribou Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:36 AM
When the Jets lose, the next morning roundup filled with death and violent videos.
Coincidence or trend?
I’m hoping MIA can contribute to this trend next Monday morning.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:37 AM
i saw all the videos and was sure that JMac didn’t do the roundup, until i noticed the last two were about a guy being lit on fire and another being beaten.
/Inspirational Mondays
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:38 AM
EiC got Onion’ed
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:40 AM
what gave it away?
Even the animal video was violent. I think that was the tipping point.
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Urinal Mint Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:43 AM
Jerry Jones won’t have to fire himself. he’s already phasing himself out, and letting assistant GM, and noted football/salary cap authority Stephen Jones take the reins on all but the most overtly ridiculous moves.
I would love some evidence of this, even if it’s anecdotal.
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Fixer Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:48 AM
Jerry will never step down. Not until the Reaper gets him.
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Urinal Mint Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:49 AM
Thanks for the link to the Manziel profile. He’s already my favorite Aggie football player ever, which is crazy.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:51 AM
who would win in a fight…chimp or wolf?
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Sir Spicious Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:51 AM
sex on a table at a restaurant while everyone watched …
this story was from last week, and I’m pretty sure linked here already.
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Urinal Mint Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:52 AM
who would win in a fight…chimp or wolf?
Does the chimp have cymbals and a shriner cap?
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Police: Florida Couple Had Sex Atop Restaurant Table While Parents, Kids Watched
oh florida…why do we give you electoral votes?
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Sir Spicious Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Some job Bill Snyder has done at Kansas State this year, huh?
You spelled both O’Brien and Penn incorrectly.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 AM
gunman kills three women at a spa in Wisconsin …
this would never have happened if my anti-spa legislation got pushed through.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 AM
You spelled both O’Brien and Penn incorrectly.
Amazing to consider that if PSU had a kicker that could make an extra point or one of four FGs, they’d be sitting at 6-1 right now.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Chimp and it isn’t close.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 AM
who would win in a fight…chimp or wolf?
trick question. Tsavo Lion beats all.
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Salt Lake Trib Endorses Obama
I’ve avoided politics for a little while but I guess TBL wanted to give me a lead in. Are the lefties still feeling good about this? At this point the only polls showing Obama leading are hopelessly sampling too many Dems. And when Romney wins by 2% or more the Electoral College won’t save Obama. Been saying for a while that Romney will win this. Just two weeks away.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 AM
oh florida…why do we give you electoral votes?
Shit, Texas gets ‘em.
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jayhawk88 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:57 AM
Good, fark the Cowboys. Get them off my Kansas airwaves every damn Sunday. Redskins/Giants game featuring RG3 and the defending Super Bowl champs in a division game that went down to the wire? New Orleans and Tampa Bay in a no-defense shootout? Arizona/Minn featuring two surprise teams looking to make the playoffs? Hell no, let’s throw the Cowboys on again because everybody jumped on that bandwagon 20 years ago, and obviously every football fan’s interest in a team is directly tied to their geographic position from said team.
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angry Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:58 AM
Raccoons are vile things.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:58 AM
oh florida…why do we give you electoral votes?
so that eventually honey boo boo will be President of these fine southern states
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Razor Shines Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Katie Cassidy
Boring.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:59 AM
At this point the only polls showing Obama leading are hopelessly sampling too many Dems.
Was going to respond seriously until I saw this.
Obama will win the electoral college, Romney the popular vote. Conservatives, unaware that our country is a disaster precisely because the same thing happened in 2000, will hire every lawyer in the country to challenge the result and scream that the electoral college should be abolished.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 8:59 AM
Shit, Texas gets ‘em.
listen, if it weren’t for texas, we wouldn’t have like 75% our special forces. if it weren’t for florida, we wouldn’t have a state for old people to die in.
/stop waving arizona…you’re like the worst parts of texas and florida rolled into a pre-fab mcmansion with gay ass spanish tile
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Chimp and it isn’t close.
that’s what im thinking…it was hard coming up with a good opponent for the chimp. big cats and bears are too large…everything else, the chimp would own. and a wolverine/honey badger would still come out on top.
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The Wayne Fontes Safari Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:01 AM
this story was from last week, and I’m pretty sure linked here already.
//Raises hand
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 AM
ImJustSayin — Obama at 68 percent in the 538 forecast. Tonight’s debate is on foreign policy, something Romney has no experience or success with. Barring some massive gaffe by Obama nothing will change after this.
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Obama will win the electoral college, Romney the popular vote.
I can’t tell you how comical I find this. Not too long ago you were arguing that Obama wins easily. Lefties has been backed up too a ledge and the only thing they are grasping at this point before falling is Electoral College. Alas that is slipping away also.
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Caribou Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Thanks for the link to the Manziel profile. He’s already my favorite Aggie football player ever, which is crazy.
Sorry Urinal, couldnt hi-5 you this morning on the TXAM game. If I was to bet again, I would still take TXAM to beat LSU outright. You can’t turn the ball over 4 times against a top team and win that game. I still thought at half-time they were going to win this game.
I like what Sumlin is doing with that team, love the OFF and I think Johnny Football is the real deal for that program. IMO. They will be favored in everygame for the rest of the year, except the Bama game.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:03 AM
butters…watched prometheus again last night. was laughing the whole time after you linked this. you completely ruined that movie for me.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:03 AM
listen, if it weren’t for texas, we wouldn’t have like 75% our special forces. if it weren’t for florida, we wouldn’t have a state for old people to die in.
And if it wasn’t for PA, we’d have….wel, we’d have more space for better states like Maryland and NY.
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Lefties has
Lefties have (geez my typing sucks)
538 forecast
I think Nate Silver is the only stopping mass panic. Silver is a partisan hack at this point and this election will discredit him as such.
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The Wayne Fontes Safari Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:05 AM
and scream that the electoral college should be abolished.
Pretty certain the powers that be in both political parties would never scream that as it pretty much makes 3rd party candidates irrelevant.
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Caribou Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:05 AM
And if it wasn’t for PA, we’d have….wel, we’d have more space for better states like Maryland and NY.
If it wasn’t for PA, motorists wouldn’t know what it’s like to drive on shitty roads and watch DOT workers stand around the orange barrels.
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:05 AM
A lack of foreign policy experience didn’t stop Obama 4 years ago Queefer, so it won’t necessarily be a problem for Romney either. Not that it truly matters which of the two win.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:06 AM
I can’t tell you how comical I find this.
Well, you’re easily amused and probably love Jeff Dunham. If “a big lead in the thing that decides the election” is grasping at straws, well, grasp away.
Spence, I watched Prometheus again the other day for the first time since seeing it in theaters and it went down a little better. Once the expectations are lowered it’s really a much better movie.
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TheRealAC Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:06 AM
our summer temp is still employed for some reason and he just spent the weekend in the Driver Intervention Program for his DUI. his cousin works here and they spent the last 20 minutes talking about the amount of people they knew in attendance. i hate my life. its not a fucking social event you derelict.
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s1rweeze Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Arizona/Minn featuring two surprise teams looking to make the playoffs?
Um, you definitely did not want to watch that game. Unless you’re interested in watching the worst quarterbacking possible.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:06 AM
If it wasn’t for PA, motorists wouldn’t know what it’s like to drive on shitty roads and watch DOT workers stand around the orange barrels.
i’ll never forget driving on a stretch of highway currently under construction where every on ramp HAD A FUCKING STOP SIGN AT THE END. merging was a treat, lemme tell you.
/wait
//wait
///wait
////FLOOOOOOOOOR IT!!!
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Human Vacuum Cleaner Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:07 AM
And if it wasn’t for Pennsyltucky, we’d have….well, we’d have more space for better states like Maryland and NY.
This.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:07 AM
scream that the electoral college should be abolished.
two things need to be changed, but not necessarily abolished in our political system.
1. congressional redistricting – should always be skewed competitive by independant parties, will resolve term limits and prevent congresspeople from getting too far right or left.
2. electoral college – needs to be modified to prevent the president from being determined by one or two states.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Spence, I watched Prometheus again the other day for the first time since seeing it in theaters and it went down a little better. Once the expectations are lowered it’s really a much better movie.
im still pretty disappointed, tho fassbender’s david was an awesome character.
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ButtersBC Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:08 AM
butters…watched prometheus again last night. was laughing the whole time after you linked this. you completely ruined that movie for me.
/Unfurls “Mission Accomplished” banner
Um, you definitely did not want to watch that game. Unless you’re interested in watching the worst quarterbacking possible.
Ponder’s got pussy on the brain, an understandable setback yesterday
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Salt Lake Trib endorses Obama … here’s a woman who has been breastfeeding her dog … sex on a table at a restaurant while everyone watched … terrible story about a
Stories almost a week old.
Mind-blowing story about Rae Carruth’s child. The kid was in his mother’s womb when Carruth conspired to kill them both. [SI]
A month old story.
“Teens Hold Clothing Drive For Classmate Who Dresses Really Ugly”
http://literallyunbelievable.org/
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:09 AM
A lack of foreign policy experience didn’t stop Obama 4 years ago Queefer, so it won’t necessarily be a problem for Romney either.
It didn’t matter because neither candidate was an incumbent.
Obama: I’ve killed 50 terrorists including Bin Laden and straight killed Somali pirates.
Romney: I insulted London before the Olympics and used someone’s death to try and win an election.
Fox: Romney wins!
Seriously, I agree to a point but there’s a clear gulf between the two. Conservative are throwing everything at the wall to see if they can find something to win the election, and it appears as though they’ve settled on Libya, so expect Romney to hit that all night.
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Some job Bill Snyder has done at Kansas State this year, huh?
It is all just lucky fumbles.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:10 AM
i just can’t get past that line in the fake prometheus trailer “hundreds of millions of dollars of CGI but everyone’s got the same heart rate.”
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ButtersBC Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Obama: I’ve killed 50 terrorists
If he said this as “I keeled fitty men!” like Cotton Hill the only state he’d lose would be Utah
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s1rweeze Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:10 AM
Ponder’s got pussy on the brain, an understandable setback yesterday
+1 inexplicable toss 5 yards behind and over a receiver’s head
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Obama: I’ve killed 50 terrorists including Bin Laden and straight killed Somali pirates.
i consider these big negatives. only a matter of time until one of his authroized drone strikes pisses off a country that won’t just take it.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:11 AM
i’ll never forget driving on a stretch of highway currently under construction where every on ramp HAD A FUCKING STOP SIGN AT THE END. merging was a treat, lemme tell you.
This is happening all over the place where I live. Dangerous as shit.
Not that it matters, because PA on ramps are approximately 7 inches long anyway, while its exit ramps contain immediate hairpin turns that require you to exit at 70 mph then slam on the breaks to avoid rolling your car into a dirt mound
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Jimmy Chitwood Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:12 AM
…and scream that the electoral college should be abolished.
I understand the rules, therefore I wouldn’t/won’t be screaming.
Barring some massive gaffe by Obama
Like US reps being murdered by terrorists in a foreign embassy
nothing will change after this.
Don’t you ever get tired of saying this?
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Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez has the highest WAR evah! Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:12 AM
who would win in a fight…chimp or wolf?
what about between a Grizzly and a Lion or Tiger?
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Career High Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:12 AM

that’s what im thinking…it was hard coming up with a good opponent for the chimp. big cats and bears are too large
Yeah, there are areas in Africa where Leopards regularly hunt Chimps. I imagine they aren’t the big silverbacks though that are getting eaten.
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Caribou Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:13 AM
i’ll never forget driving on a stretch of highway currently under construction where every on ramp HAD A FUCKING STOP SIGN AT THE END. merging was a treat, lemme tell you.
I hate the fockin roads in this state. Since the Fedeal Govt. dumped all that money into fixing bridges, PA has been out fixing bridges left and right. Now some need it, but some were just constructed within the last 20yrs. In my opinion, those bridges should be ok, but the DOT is just spending the money for the hell of it. New Enterprise Stone & Lime has got a nice little thing going with the state of PA
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Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:13 AM
I can’t tell you how comical I find this. Not too long ago you were arguing that Obama wins easily. Lefties has been backed up too a ledge and the only thing they are grasping at this point before falling is Electoral College. Alas that is slipping away also.
I’m no Obama fan, but you are hopelessly misinformed. Obama gained ground in just about tracking poll in all the battleground states this weekend. The idea that the electoral college is slipping away is hilarious, and wishful thinking on your part.
In any case, I will offer you a wager of $1,000. Put your money where your mouth is.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:13 AM
what about between a Grizzly and a Lion or Tiger?
id go with jaguar over any of them.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:14 AM
i consider these big negatives. only a matter of time until one of his authroized drone strikes pisses off a country that won’t just take it.
I love drone strikes. Keeps troops out of harm’s way, doesnt cost a ton of money, and they’re practically undetectable. Anything that kills terrorists without directly endangering our troops is a plus for me.
If he said this as “I keeled fitty men!” like Cotton Hill the only state he’d lose would be Utah
If he had an R next to his political affiliation with the same track record, conservatives will consider him the greatest foreign policy president of all time.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:14 AM
terrible story about a 9-year-old being shot …
Old Joe back?
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:15 AM
what about between a Grizzly and a Lion or Tiger?
id go with jaguar over any of them.
Prairie squid will kill them all.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:15 AM
I love drone strikes. Keeps troops out of harm’s way, doesnt cost a ton of money, and they’re practically undetectable. Anything that kills terrorists without directly endangering our troops is a plus for me.
yea, but our ninjas are fucking awesome and can guarantee it without innocent people dying.
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Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:15 AM
If it wasn’t for PA, motorists wouldn’t know what it’s like to drive on shitty roads and watch DOT workers stand around the orange barrels.
100% accurate. Roving PENNDOT crews are the worst.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Prairie squid will kill them all.
i googled this…you bastard.
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ButtersBC Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Old Joe back?
Saw that over the weekend, enjoyed it…only disappointment would have to be Coyote Ugly Girl’s topless scene
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Sir Spicious Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:16 AM
In any case, I will offer you a wager of $1,000. Put your money where your mouth is.
shit just got real.
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Career High Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:16 AM

what about between a Grizzly and a Lion or Tiger?
id go with jaguar over any of them.
I’ll take the Chupacabra.
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:17 AM
nothing will change after this.
This is the statement I love the most. What Queefer doesn’t want to deal with is the fact that Romney is already winning. Ohio is the great white whale at this point for Dems. Its the last breath. And CBS showed Obama ahead by 5 this morning in a D+9 poll. PPP showed Obama ahead by 1 in a D+7 poll. These are just not realistic. At all. Ohio will be D+3 at best which will equal a Romney win.
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:17 AM
Obama: I’ve killed 50 terrorists including Bin Laden and straight killed Somali pirates.
I can tell you that this bothers people from military families. Congratulations Mr. President, you sat in a room of people telling you exactly what needs to be done, and you simply say “Yes”. That does not give you are or your PR handlers the right to trumpet it as some sort of magical personal achievement.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Don’t you ever get tired of saying this?
As long as it continues to be right, no.
Since the Fedeal Govt. dumped all that money into fixing bridges, PA has been out fixing bridges left and right.
The I-81 bridge in Harrisburg has been under construction/repair for over a year now. The on ramp near by house has the bridge guardrail on the right and concrete dividers on the left. So you’re essentially in a blind chute, going uphill, with about 10 feet of space in front to merge into a a four lane highway. Guess wrong and an 18-wheeler is taking you off the side of the bridge. And that’s best case scenario.
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roarke49 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Rae Carruth is a piece of shit.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Like US reps being murdered by terrorists in a foreign embassy
you know what’s a fun fact… Romney wouldn’t have prevented this either, the only thing we can guarantee in this world had Romney been president for the last 4 years is that Bin Laden would still be alive and Al Qaeda wouldn’t be decimated as it is now.
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Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez has the highest WAR evah! Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:18 AM
At this point the only polls showing Obama leading are hopelessly sampling too many Dems.
The Gallup Poll showing Romney winning by 7 points is accurate, right?
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HtownHacker Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Been saying for a while that Romney will win this. Just two weeks away.
I wanna’ see a BIG bet on this between you and Soused. Might make things more interesting.
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HtownHacker Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Never mind. Between you and Jay then.
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St. Bear Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:21 AM
what about between a Grizzly and a Lion or Tiger?
id go with jaguar over any of them.
Bring it.
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:21 AM
Romney is winning indies by 5 to 10 points in almost every poll. this is hidden by polls that over sample Dems. If Romney wins indies by 5 this election will not be that close.
And to those that keep wanting to bet me. Keep your money. I don’t need it.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:21 AM
I can tell you that this bothers people from military families. Congratulations Mr. President, you sat in a room of people telling you exactly what needs to be done, and you simply say “Yes”.
I agree with you to an extent. Every president in history has received credit or blame for the success or failure of the military. The rules shouldn’t be different for Obama. That said, I don’t really see him ever take personal credit for military achievements.
As for “just saying yes,” Obama did a hell of a lot more than that during the bin Laden raid. He deserves a lot of credit for that mission, IMO.
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Sickey Dimpkins Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:21 AM
the only thing we can guarantee in this world had Romney been president for the last 4 years is that Bin Laden would still be alive and Al Qaeda wouldn’t be decimated as it is now
and that we’d be at war in Iran, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Shit, probably Mexico, too.
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Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:21 AM
This is the statement I love the most. What Queefer doesn’t want to deal with is the fact that Romney is already winning. Ohio is the great white whale at this point for Dems. Its the last breath. And CBS showed Obama ahead by 5 this morning in a D+9 poll. PPP showed Obama ahead by 1 in a D+7 poll. These are just not realistic. At all. Ohio will be D+3 at best which will equal a Romney win.
Continue to put your faith in oversampling.
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:21 AM
the only thing we can guarantee in this world had Romney been president for the last 4 years is that Bin Laden would still be alive and Al Qaeda wouldn’t be decimated as it is now.
You need to go sit quietly in the corner for awhile.
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johndewar Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 AM
The Gallup Poll showing Romney winning by 7 points is accurate, right?
Here it is.
I still don’t believe that Romney is going to win this election.
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St. Bear Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Never mind. Between you and Jay then.
Considerable influence.
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HtownHacker Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 AM
And to those that keep wanting to bet me. Keep your money. I don’t need it.
Weak.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Congratulations Mr. President, you sat in a room of people telling you exactly what needs to be done, and you simply say “Yes”. That does not give you are or your PR handlers the right to trumpet it as some sort of magical personal achievement.
have you ever given an order to send people on a mission that could get every single one of them killed? or made the decision that would end someone’s life?
don’t marginalize it like he’s “liking” facebook posts about the suggestions. is there some bragging about it? yeah, just as there was when saddam was captured. it goes both ways, no matter who was president would have been putting some pr behind the achievement while praising the special forces troops who did it, which is what was done time and time again by the president.
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Caribou Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
I wanna’ see a BIG bet on this between you and Soused. Might make things more interesting.
Can’t we just stick to betting on football games?
/Took CIN +2 in a 4-team teaser yesterday, I was 3-0 until last nite
//has no idea how CIN didn’t take shots downfield
///fock you Marvin Lewis
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Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
Romney is winning indies by 5 to 10 points in almost every poll. this is hidden by polls that over sample Dems. If Romney wins indies by 5 this election will not be that close.
You are completely clueless about oversampling, and applying it in the way that suits your narrative. Thanks for the laughs, though.
/Voting for Gary Johnson
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
I love drone strikes. Keeps troops out of harm’s way, doesnt cost a ton of money, and they’re practically undetectable. Anything that kills terrorists without directly endangering our troops is a plus for me.
Abu Nasir will find you. And he will kill you.
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johndewar Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:23 AM
what about between a Grizzly and a Lion or Tiger?
id go with jaguar over any of them.
I think this was all covered in an episode of the Six Million Dollar man back in the 70′s.
Or, that might have been Bigfoot he fought.
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:24 AM
The Gallup Poll showing Romney winning by 7 points is accurate, right?
My feel is that Romney is ahead by 2 to 3 points right now. If he wins by 2 to 3 points Obama will not win Ohio. Gallup’s LV screen is probably a little too tight, but I expect it to tighten today. Last Sunday rolls off today and it seems to have been a huge Romney day in their poll.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Stigs, look at it the other way: if that Bin Laden raid goes south and he escapes because the chopper crashes, or SEALs get killed, or Bin Laden isn’t there, is Obama then within his rights to blame the military for the fuckup? Of course not. The president is the commander in chief. He shares in successes and failures.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:24 AM
OH MY GOD SHUT THE FUCK UP
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:24 AM
So I was about to turn off Walking Dead and wash my hands of it because the Mexican guy plot thing was ridiculous and then he got a machete in his head. I kept watching merely to see if they would kill him again, because, you know, everyone is infected. Did I miss something?
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
You need to go sit quietly in the corner for awhile.
go eat a dick.
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MP III Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
That said, I don’t really see him ever take personal credit for military achievements.
really? you must be getting your news via carrier pigeon.
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
As for “just saying yes,” Obama did a hell of a lot more than that during the bin Laden raid. He deserves a lot of credit for that mission, IMO.
Nope. No special forces commander in history would allow any President any sort of command over his men on the ground, aside from the final “go/no-go” order. It just doesn’t work that way. I’m as happy as the next guy that bin Laden is dead, but don’t try to pretend that any President has anything to do with the planning or execution of a raid like that. It is insulting to any member of the military.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:25 AM
Saw that over the weekend, enjoyed it…only disappointment would have to be Coyote Ugly Girl’s topless scene
I wasn’t expecting much up top. But holy christ that stomach, waist, ass and legs… Piper Perabo looked fantastic.
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ButtersBC Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 AM
Can’t we just stick to betting on football games?
I should probably stop after losing on the declined safety Thursday and thinking the Ravens covering 7 was a near lock…Baltimore has to be cheating at home somehow to look that much better there than on the road
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 AM
Stigs, look at it the other way: if that Bin Laden raid goes south and he escapes because the chopper crashes, or SEALs get killed, or Bin Laden isn’t there, is Obama then within his rights to blame the military for the fuckup? Of course not. The president is the commander in chief. He shares in successes and failures.
bush never took ownership for fucking up the initial attempt on bin laden in 2003…fucked up not letting delta go fwd with their original plan, fucked up not giving delta a ranger battalion as a quick reaction force, fucked up by relying exclusively on bribed afghan warlords for support and fucked up allowing a bogus “cease fire” that allowed OBL to escape to go on.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 AM
OH MY GOD SHUT THE FUCK UP
Bears repeating.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 AM
My feel is that Romney is ahead by 2 to 3 points right now. If he wins by 2 to 3 points Obama will not win Ohio.
What facts is your “feel” based on? What is your conclusion that Obama will not win Ohio, a state he currently has a 70-30 chance of winning by 538′s incredibly accurate models?
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:26 AM
So I was about to turn off Walking Dead and wash my hands of it because the Mexican guy plot thing was ridiculous and then he got a machete in his head. I kept watching merely to see if they would kill him again, because, you know, everyone is infected. Did I miss something?
sounds like you’re going to keep watching, though.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:27 AM
OH MY GOD SHUT THE FUCK UP
i will now take this advice.
/goes to poop
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The Wayne Fontes Safari Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:27 AM
OH MY GOD SHUT THE FUCK UP
+1
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:27 AM
Baltimore has to be cheating at home somehow to look that much better there than on the road
Never, ever, ever, ever mess with Baltimore on the road. They are a dumpster fire outside of the crabcake. It’s been a problem for years and I still don’t know why.
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Jason McIntyre Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:28 AM
3 straight successful NFL weeks is over. Horrible Sunday. started Thursday.
anyway, back to the political talk, which i actually enjoy.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:28 AM
spence you watch Boardwalk yet? I’m about five minutes in and god I cannot wait for Margaret’s son to die.
The actor. In real life.
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Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:28 AM
What facts is your “feel” based on? What is your conclusion that Obama will not win Ohio, a state he currently has a 70-30 chance of winning by 538′s incredibly accurate models?
You missed the fact that he thinks Silver is a partisan hack who is going to be exposed this election. Which is absurd.
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phillymantis915 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Most of the polls don’t call cell phones, so the cell-phone only population, which is predominately younger, more affulent and left-leaning is vastly undersampled. Obama is going to win with 290 EVs. Book it.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:29 AM
anyway, back to the political talk, which i actually enjoy.
What’d you think of this prominent paper endorsing John Edwards?
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:29 AM
go eat a dick.
Wow, someone is cranky this morning.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:30 AM
I have a dilemma on Thursday.
As you know, I’m a huge Tigers fan. I have the choice of watching Game 2 on TV or going to see Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. World Series is a big fucking deal, but I’ve never seen Manson or Zombie and I really like Manson’s music.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:30 AM
Most of the polls don’t call cell phones, so the cell-phone only population, which is predominately younger, more affulent and left-leaning is vastly undersampled.
how much of the polling is impacted by the Do Not Call list. I’m sure if that qualifies to not call people on that list it would also impact who gets sampled.
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Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez has the highest WAR evah! Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:30 AM
I can tell you that this bothers people from military families. Congratulations Mr. President, you sat in a room of people telling you exactly what needs to be done, and you simply say “Yes”. That does not give you are or your PR handlers the right to trumpet it as some sort of magical personal achievement.
Bullshit on a number of levels. Saying all he said was yes ignoring all of the implications in saying so is intellectually lazy and dishonest. Also, living in VA surrounded by the number of military families, as well as the number of installations within an hours drive, I haven’t encountered this consensus irritation you speak of.
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cracker jack Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:30 AM
KC: if you kill someone with a head shot, or cut off their head or whatever, they don’t get reanimated. I am loving Rick more and more every week for his decision making.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:31 AM
but don’t try to pretend that any President has anything to do with the planning or execution of a raid like that.
Feel free to read “Manhunt” by Peter Bergen, and then get back to me. Any president — Bush, Obama, Reagan, Clinton — would rightfully deserve a ton of credit for their involvement in that mission. Well, except Taft. Fuck Taft.
Again, if what you’re saying is true, when the military fucks up its not the president’s fault then, right? That’s 100 percent on the military?
really? you must be getting your news via carrier pigeon.
Feel free to post a link where Obama takes sole credit for killing bin Laden.
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Caribou Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:31 AM
Abu Nasir will find you. And he will kill you.
Finally just saw the episode where they try to take out Abu Nasir on the ground at that meeting and Brody texts him and he gets away. I call bullshit. Can’t believe someone within that room would be allowed to use an electronic device during this. Maybe I’m wrong, but I knew when they told him what they were doing his gonna get a message out to him.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:31 AM
how much of the polling is impacted by the Do Not Call list. I’m sure if that qualifies to not call people on that list it would also impact who gets sampled.
Political calls are exempted from the registry, zero impact.
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:32 AM
sounds like you’re going to keep watching, though.
Yeah, that’s the thing. I can’t remember if I missed something or not. I will admit, more stuff happens this season. Whether or not it makes sense is something I need to talk to myself about.
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:32 AM
What facts is your “feel” based on? What is your conclusion that Obama will not win Ohio, a state he currently has a 70-30 chance of winning by 538′s incredibly accurate models?
You do realize 538 missed the 2010 mid-terms by 15% right? He made his reputation in 2008 on an election that wasn’t hard to figure out. As I said earlier Silver is the only thing keeping the left from mass panic at this point. Gallup shows Romney +7, Politico shows Romney +2, NBC shows tied but the internals look terrible for Obama. 2 to 3 points.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Wow, someone is cranky this morning.
haven’t had any coffee yet and it’s the first day of healthy eating habits. I’m surly today.
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 AM
KC: if you kill someone with a head shot, or cut off their head or whatever, they don’t get reanimated. I am loving Rick more and more every week for his decision making. CJ
Good reasoning. Thanks.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 AM
CJ – Nothing you say about TWD will change KC’s mind about it. He will run to the Internet every Monday morning and complain about hating it, threaten to quit watching for the umpteenth time, but return next Sunday at 9 p.m.
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Jimmy Chitwood Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Queefer – how much stock are you putting in Nate Silver’s projections? I see you mention him quite often, and it seems that you have complete faith in him. This is meant as an honest question. I personally don’t have an opinion about the guy.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:33 AM
The actor. In real life.
HA! I’m two behind on Boardwalk. Wifey walked downstairs yesterday while Gyp was getting choked out, looked right at me, then went upstairs. So that was the end of that until tonight probably.
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Also, living in VA surrounded by the number of military families, as well as the number of installations within an hours drive, I haven’t encountered this consensus irritation you speak of.
You a member of a military family? If not, then you don’t know what we talk about. I’m part of a very large family that has served for generations. It doesn’t make us special, but I can tell you that the conversations we have in private are much different than the ones we have with the rest of you. Just how we were raised. Also how the majority of other families in the same or similar situations act.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Queefer – how much stock are you putting in Nate Silver’s projections? I see you mention him quite often, and it seems that you have complete faith in him.
I think his models are the most accurate out there. His sole job is to be right, and he spends a lot of time refining and tweaking the model to remove bias and worthless data. He got 49 out of 50 states right in 2008 and I see no reason not to trust his numbers.
Anyone interested in his thinking and methodology should check out Signal and the Noise. It’s really an awesome look at how bad most people are with predictions, why we get them wrong, and how they can get better.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
You a member of a military family? If not, then you don’t know what we talk about. I’m part of a very large family that has served for generations. It doesn’t make us special, but I can tell you that the conversations we have in private are much different than the ones we have with the rest of you. Just how we were raised. Also how the majority of other families in the same or similar situations act.
GOD YOU’RE SO MUCH FUCKING BETTER THAN US HOW DO YOU DO IT
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Yeah, that’s the thing. I can’t remember if I missed something or not. I will admit, more stuff happens this season. Whether or not it makes sense is something I need to talk to myself about.
yeah, we’re seeing a pretty firm change in Rick from the guy who wanted to spare the life of the guy from Rescue Me that was on the show to the guy who slams machetes into peoples heads and lets people get eaten by zombies
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:37 AM
You a member of a military family? If not, then you don’t know what we talk about. I’m part of a very large family that has served for generations. It doesn’t make us special, but I can tell you that the conversations we have in private are much different than the ones we have with the rest of you. Just how we were raised. Also how the majority of other families in the same or similar situations act.
What is it, 3 million or so in armed forces? Not to mention millions of others that are retired. Everyone feels the same way?
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Silver is the only thing keeping the left from mass panic at this point
You realize he doesn’t conduct his own polling, right? Do you know anything about his site, his methodology, his models, or his track record? Or, because his blog was purchased by the Times, is he just a partisan hack trying to win the election for Obama?
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PeerLessPrices Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:38 AM
I am loving Rick more and more every week for his decision making.
So surprised he did that. Knew Rico wasn’t making it out of that episode
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:39 AM
How many of you will just go away when the election is over? It’d be good for all parties (no pun) involved.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:39 AM
I didn’t watch last night’s episode but the season premiere was light years better than anything S2 shitted out. Pragmatic Rick is a character that’s fully believable within the world they’ve created. After a long enough time, I’d imagine most people in that world would adopt that mentality, frankly.
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:39 AM
CJ – Nothing you say about TWD will change KC’s mind about it. He will run to the Internet every Monday morning and complain about hating it, threaten to quit watching for the umpteenth time, but return next Sunday at 9 p.m. Ndub
See, last season we all bitched about it together here. It was like a bonding time Now it seems like just CJ and I are watching it and everyone else is arguing politics. I wasn’t going to mention it this morning, but holy shit I had no clue we had so many political experts here.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:40 AM
I see AMC and Dish are pals again.
AMC’s smear campaign was fantastic.
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:41 AM
So surprised he did that. Knew Rico wasn’t making it out of that episode
I’m just glad Dale isn’t around to play the wet blanket of the group. His annoying pulpit speeches completely devoid of reality was starting to get on my nerve. Now they recognize a threat and just take care of it. No sitting around and turning it into a supreme court case.
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:42 AM
Feel free to read “Manhunt” by Peter Bergen, and then get back to me. Any president — Bush, Obama, Reagan, Clinton — would rightfully deserve a ton of credit for their involvement in that mission. Well, except Taft. Fuck Taft.
Again, if what you’re saying is true, when the military fucks up its not the president’s fault then, right? That’s 100 percent on the military?
I’m sure the book is a good read, but that doesn’t mean that any President has anything more than the final “go/no-go” decision in special forces raid. Of course he would be kept apprised of the work being done, but no matter how much he talked about it in meetings, his input would be minimal at best. He simply doesn’t have the training or skill-set to be important.
As far as mistakes being on the military, sure. As long as the President or Congress aren’t grossly fucking up the situation by keeping needed materials out of the hands of the military. Or if they are playing politics and won’t let the military do their job.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:42 AM
Now it seems like just CJ and I are watching it and everyone else is arguing politics
i’ll gladly talk about TWD over politics, thought we had a moratorium on tv show discussions for a couple days for the people afraid of spoilers?
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:42 AM
See, last season we all bitched about it together here. It was like a bonding time Now it seems like just CJ and I are watching it and everyone else is arguing politics. I wasn’t going to mention it this morning, but holy shit I had no clue we had so many political experts here.
Last season was full of highs and lows, mostly the latter. I’m watching this year, enjoying it much more. As I said, this season’s expectations should be higher considering the creative and behind-the-scenes stuff is clearer, along with a leaner core cast.
Spot on about politics. So tired of it. I don’t even enjoy making this a daily stop on some days.
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A.P. Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:43 AM
As you know, I’m a huge Tigers fan. I have the choice of watching Game 2 on TV or going to see Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. World Series is a big fucking deal, but I’ve never seen Manson or Zombie and I really like Manson’s music.
Id pay you to not go to the concert
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angry Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Pumped for MNF. Bear down!
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:44 AM
i’ll gladly talk about TWD over politics, thought we had a moratorium on tv show discussions for a couple days for the people afraid of spoilers?
No, absolutely not. If you didn’t watch it, it’s YOUR responsibility to avoid spoilers. I’m not going to stop talking about a show just because YOU haven’t watched it yet. Fuck whatever rule you guys came up with.
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:45 AM
GOD YOU’RE SO MUCH FUCKING BETTER THAN US HOW DO YOU DO IT
As I said, we aren’t special, but I will go out on the world’s largest limb and say we’re better than you.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:45 AM
I’m two behind on Boardwalk. Wifey walked downstairs yesterday while Gyp was getting choked out, looked right at me, then went upstairs. So that was the end of that until tonight probably.
You’re in for some more choking out.
GOD KELLY MACDONALD WHY DO YOU SUCK SO MUCH
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s1rweeze Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:46 AM
As you know, I’m a huge Tigers fan. I have the choice of watching Game 2 on TV or going to see Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie. World Series is a big fucking deal, but I’ve never seen Manson or Zombie and I really like Manson’s music.
Rob Zombie puts on a really awesome show, and considering the dude is near 50 and more interested in movies nowdays, he may not have many tours left. Can’t speak for Manson though other than he’s a self-parody
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:46 AM
I know Natalie Portman has breastfeeding boobs right now, but holy shit. She’s beautiful.
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Caribou Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:46 AM
AMC’s smear campaign was fantastic.
Got tired of seeing these little digs every time I was watching AMC. I have Atlanticbb cable, so I could have cared less.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:46 AM
As I said, we aren’t special, but I will go out on the world’s largest limb and say we’re better than you.
I come from a heavily military family, I don’t let it define me.
As soon as Marines in NC stop murdering their wives for sport I’ll have a more favorable opinion of the military “family” clique.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:46 AM
I’m sure the book is a good read, but that doesn’t mean that any President has anything more than the final “go/no-go” decision in special forces raid. Of course he would be kept apprised of the work being done, but no matter how much he talked about it in meetings, his input would be minimal at best.
Again, read the book before holding that stance. He wasn’t putting on eye black and HALO jumping into the Persian Gulf, but he was far more involved in the planning than simply saying, “Go.”
Spot on about politics. So tired of it. I don’t even enjoy making this a daily stop on some days.
Everyone is tired of something. There’s a presidential election in a month. What do you think people are going to discuss sometimes? I don’t care for ratings posts, or hockey/golf talk, or media relationships, or Tebow. So I simply ignore that post and move on to the next one.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
No, absolutely not. If you didn’t watch it, it’s YOUR responsibility to avoid spoilers. I’m not going to stop talking about a show just because YOU haven’t watched it yet. Fuck whatever rule you guys came up with.
hell yeah.
really glad they didn’t show the zombie c-section in detail.
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roarke49 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
NDub: you gotta watch the WS – there will be other Manson/Zombie shows, but you never know if/when your team will make it back to the WS.
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
Never watched one of his movies. Are they any good? Or does Hollywood not have the heart to tell him that he is a sucky director?
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golfercraig Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:47 AM
So, we are cool with Obama taking credit for OBL, but he should get NO BLAME for having a drone over the consulate, watching the gates be breached, and doing NOTHING. Even after our ambassador BEGGED for support? OK, got it.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Rob Zombie puts on a really awesome show, and considering the dude is near 50 and more interested in movies nowdays, he may not have many tours left. Can’t speak for Manson though other than he’s a self-parody
Good to hear about Rob Zombie, and I’ve had the same thought regarding his age and evolving interests. I’ve also heard Manson puts on a great show.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Everyone is tired of something. There’s a presidential election in a month. What do you think people are going to discuss sometimes? I don’t care for ratings posts, or hockey/golf talk, or media relationships, or Tebow. So I simply ignore that post and move on to the next one.
I would say “Then fucking take it to Gawker or HP” but TBL encourages it so oh well.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:49 AM
No, absolutely not. If you didn’t watch it, it’s YOUR responsibility to avoid spoilers. I’m not going to stop talking about a show just because YOU haven’t watched it yet. Fuck whatever rule you guys came up with.
Eh, if its a dedicated thread (like the GoT one) and you go in then that’s on you. But you shouldn’t have to avoid a roundup post because people are talking about a show that aired on a fall Sunday. Homeland, Boarwalk, Treme, Walking Dead, SNF — you just can’t watch them all before Monday morning, so waiting a day is fair game, IMO.
I dont care either way. But if someone has a problem with spoilers, I can accept that.
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Berto Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:49 AM
Yes, who can forget all the vitriol the military got when it totally screwed the pooch on the Iran Hostage Rescue Mission.
OTOH, President Carter was re-elected handily.
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:49 AM
really glad they didn’t show the zombie c-section in detail.
I was distracted during that scene and didn’t go back to watch it carefully. I thought I saw a camera shot of her cutting that zombie from a faraway bush. What is that all about?
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s1rweeze Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:49 AM
I’ve also heard Manson puts on a great show.
He sure does!
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:50 AM
h, if its a dedicated thread (like the GoT one) and you go in then that’s on you. But you shouldn’t have to avoid a roundup post because people are talking about a show that aired on a fall Sunday. Homeland, Boarwalk, Treme, Walking Dead, SNF — you just can’t watch them all before Monday morning, so waiting a day is fair game, IMO.
All of Gyp’s people get murdered in the next episode while he’s getting choked out, Bugsy Siegel kills them all.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Never watched one of his movies. Are they any good? Or does Hollywood not have the heart to tell him that he is a sucky director?
They’re dark and gory. The direction and cinematography for the most part is good. The script is meh, the dialogue is stilted, and the acting almost sucks.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:50 AM
I would say “Then fucking take it to Gawker or HP” but TBL encourages it so oh well.
Yeah, I mean, two out of five days there’s a political story in the headline of the roundup. Those aren’t accidental. I try to limit political talk to the roundup, FWIW.
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:51 AM
i’ll gladly talk about TWD over politics, thought we had a moratorium on tv show discussions for a couple days for the people afraid of spoilers?
No, absolutely not. If you didn’t watch it, it’s YOUR responsibility to avoid spoilers. I’m not going to stop talking about a show just because YOU haven’t watched it yet. Fuck whatever rule you guys came up with.
I agree with this. It is best discussing the next morning. Waiting a couple days and it isn’t as fresh.
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Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez has the highest WAR evah! Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:51 AM
You a member of a military family? If not, then you don’t know what we talk about. I’m part of a very large family that has served for generations. It doesn’t make us special, but I can tell you that the conversations we have in private are much different than the ones we have with the rest of you. Just how we were raised. Also how the majority of other families in the same or similar situations act.
Once again, bullshit. You’re not part of a secret society. Now if you’re talking about families holding the secrets of members witnessing the atrocities of war, that’s one thing, and I understand that. But this monolith you’re trying to imply is bullshit. Obama made the decision to go, just as Truman made the decision to drop the bomb. History gives Truman the credit to do so even if he wasn’t the person flying the fucking plane, and I guess even most military families recognize that.
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Jimmy Chitwood Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:51 AM
So I simply ignore that post and move on to the next one.
That’s much too sensible. Why not whine and complain?
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:51 AM
All of Gyp’s people get murdered in the next episode while he’s getting choked out, Bugsy Siegel kills them all.
Finkle is Einhorn?
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
They’re dark and gory. The direction and cinematography for the most part is good. The script is meh, the dialogue is stilted, and the acting almost sucks.
Christopher Nolan?
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
I was distracted during that scene and didn’t go back to watch it carefully. I thought I saw a camera shot of her cutting that zombie from a faraway bush. What is that all about?
That was the POV of someone who’s spying on her. It’s to show there is someone very curious about that prison and who’s inside. Might be one of the Governor’s people.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:52 AM
I thought I saw a camera shot of her cutting that zombie from a faraway bush. What is that all about?
my guess is somebody from woodbury stumbled upon the prison, too. they are moving pretty quick in the storyline so i’m expecting to see the two sides meet by the mid season break.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:53 AM
Christopher Nolan?
Ha!
Come on now… the acting in Nolan movies is great.
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Jason McIntyre Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:54 AM
http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2012/10/12/nfl-2012-lots-of-general-managers-tracking-for-trouble-by-january/
Lisk, doin’ work. Check No. 1.
He just got canned.
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PeerLessPrices Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:54 AM
I’m just glad Dale isn’t around to play the wet blanket of the group
Amen. The zombie c-section deal had me looking away. I thought the camrea behind the bush was the hooded girl but previews for next week make it seem like its not. Very intriguing stuff to come I think.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:54 AM
the acting in Nolan movies is great.
Inception.
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:54 AM
Eh, if its a dedicated thread (like the GoT one) and you go in then that’s on you. But you shouldn’t have to avoid a roundup post because people are talking about a show that aired on a fall Sunday. Homeland, Boarwalk, Treme, Walking Dead, SNF — you just can’t watch them all before Monday morning, so waiting a day is fair game, IMO.
I dont care either way. But if someone has a problem with spoilers, I can accept that.
Round-up to me is “talk about anything you want” post. I understand entertainment is 10/30th of this site, but it’s not like this is a dedicated entertainment site like av club or hitfix. I’ll be more than fine with putting spoiler alert on any post talking about a recent episode, but for the life of me I can’t figure out the self involvement that goes into getting mad at someone else because they dared to talk about a show that you haven’t finished watching.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Come on now… the acting in Nolan movies is great.
Acting, sure. Actressing? Meh. Cotillard was money in Inception, though.
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HtownHacker Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Anyone interested in his thinking and methodology should check out Signal and the Noise.
Finished it. It was pretty good.
MikeNYC tweeted out a link last week saying that Silver’s success was due in part to his having access to Obama’s internal polling data. I believe it also said that he no longer has this info, so his projections this year may not be as accurate. No idea how true this is, but it was interesting to me.
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cracker jack Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:55 AM
hell yeah.
really glad they didn’t show the zombie c-section in detail.
Haha. My husband was covering his eyes. So I tells him, if I end up having to get a C-section, you are going to be reminded of this crusty zombie lady!
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:55 AM
Lisk, doin’ work. Check No. 1.
He just got canned.
HOLY SHIT really? Wow. Three years too late, though.
/Jimmy Clausen
//Armanti Edwards
///Stewart and Williams
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:56 AM
That’s much too sensible. Why not whine and complain?
If you actually commented about anything other than politics, then I wouldn’t care. But you don’t. So eat shit.
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:56 AM
I thought I saw a camera shot of her cutting that zombie from a faraway bush. What is that all about?
It was The Others.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
No idea how true this is, but it was interesting to me.
Yeah, I have no idea if that’s right or not, either. I’d be surprised if he had the internals — why would they supply him with those, and why would they stop this year? — but I suppose its possible.
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Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
You do realize 538 missed the 2010 mid-terms by 15% right?
You couldn’t make a more mis-leading statement if you tried.
2010 predictions:
Senate +7R. Actual result +6R
House +55R. Actual result +63R
Governorships. He was 36 of 37. He missed Illinois, which went D, instead of his R prediction.
So, let’s see…..he only missed two state-wide races. And both of those were incorrect REPUBLICAN predictions.
As for the House, +55 was within the confidence level. Predicting House races involves far, far less data than state-wide races. I’d say he did pretty well.
He got every Senate race correct in 2008, and only missed IND in the prez race.
He’s missed on 3 state-wide races in 2 major cycles. If you are challenging his accuracy, you are revealing yourself to be a mega-fool.
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s1rweeze Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
http://www.thebiglead.com/index.php/2012/10/12/nfl-2012-lots-of-general-managers-tracking-for-trouble-by-january/
Lisk, doin’ work. Check No. 1.
He just got canned.
Not that he didn’t deserve it but… the owner is kowtowing to Cam Newton? Okay then.
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NDub Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
MikeNYC tweeted out a link last week saying that Silver’s success was due in part to his having access to Obama’s internal polling data. I believe it also said that he no longer has this info, so his projections this year may not be as accurate. No idea how true this is, but it was interesting to me.
I wouldn’t listen to anything that guy says.
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RexKramerDangerSeeker Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
I’ve also heard Manson puts on a great show.
He sure does!
I love getting a Romney ad before a Marilyn Manson video. Also, I’ve decided that the main reason I’m not voting for Romney is that his voice is fucking annoying as shit.
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PeerLessPrices Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:57 AM
It was The Others
!
/pours one out
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:58 AM
spence you watch Boardwalk yet? I’m about five minutes in and god I cannot wait for Margaret’s son to die.
fuck yea i did. how far you in now? dont wanna spoil anything
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:58 AM
I try to limit political talk to the roundup, FWIW.
can we all agree the best place for political talk is Yardwork?
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:59 AM
fuck yea i did. how far you in now? dont wanna spoil anything
Nucky and Piece Of Ass Attorney are in the coffee shop right now.
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Urinal Mint Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Sorry Urinal, couldnt hi-5 you this morning on the TXAM game. If I was to bet again, I would still take TXAM to beat LSU outright. You can’t turn the ball over 4 times against a top team and win that game. I still thought at half-time they were going to win this game.
I thought the play-calling sucked, personally. Kingsbury kept calling the game right into the hands of the defense instead of making a couple of changes to, oh, I dunno, a fucking screen or quick slant to get them out of 3rd/long every single possession.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 9:59 AM
I can’t figure out the self involvement that goes into getting mad at someone else because they dared to talk about a show that you haven’t finished watching.
Its not like people are complaining that someone ruined the end of Usual Suspects for them. These shows were on not 12 hours ago. Many air during the same time slot. Football is on. Its understandable that not everyone is able to catch up on four shows on a Sunday night.
Again, I’m Ok with the talk. But I’d certainly respect someone’s wishes not to discuss it if it really bothered them.
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The Stigs American Cousin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Now if you’re talking about families holding the secrets of members witnessing the atrocities of war, that’s one thing, and I understand that. But this monolith you’re trying to imply is bullshit.
It is very simple. Public face vs private face. It has nothing to do with a “secret society”, and everything to do with what we choose to speak about with different groups of people. Every familial group does it. In my family, and the families like ours that is how you are expected to act. I’m not saying it is the best policy, but it is the policy we act under.
Obama made the decision to go, just as Truman made the decision to drop the bomb. History gives Truman the credit to do so even if he wasn’t the person flying the fucking plane, and I guess even most military families recognize that.
Truman gets the credit for deciding to use the force, but not for the planning of the attack. The way the media tried to spin bin Laden’s death is different. Of course Obama had to allow it to happen, but that is worlds apart from actually planning it. That is the distinction I wish was made more clear.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Nucky and Piece Of Ass Attorney are in the coffee shop right now.
enjoyed this scene…just wait til you get a load of gillian’s new brand of crazy.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:01 AM
fuck yea i did. how far you in now? dont wanna spoil anything
The Fight Club and Jimmy lookalike plots are uh … come on.
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Sir Spicious Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:02 AM
missed Boradwalk Empire last night, but I did watch the entire first season of the Wire on Saturday.
/Omar/Chalkie White is a bad, bad dude.
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:02 AM
You couldn’t make a more mis-leading statement if you tried.
2010 predictions:
Senate +7R. Actual result +6R
House +55R. Actual result +63R
Governorships. He was 36 of 37. He missed Illinois, which went D, instead of his R prediction.
So, let’s see…..he only missed two state-wide races. And both of those were incorrect REPUBLICAN predictions.
As for the House, +55 was within the confidence level. Predicting House races involves far, far less data than state-wide races. I’d say he did pretty well.
He got every Senate race correct in 2008, and only missed IND in the prez race.
He’s missed on 3 state-wide races in 2 major cycles. If you are challenging his accuracy, you are revealing yourself to be a mega-fool.
Nate? Is that you? Sorry, but at this point based on trajectory of race anyone saying Obama has a 70% chance of winning is driving a narrative. At 2008 turnout levels this race would be very close. But 2008 turnout isn’t happening.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:02 AM
The Fight Club and Jimmy lookalike plots are uh … come on.
RIDICULOUS i know…but the jimmy lookalike has some serious downside potential. i cant wait for lucciano to kill fake-jimmy.
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Jimmy Chitwood Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:03 AM
If you actually commented about anything other than politics, then I wouldn’t care. But you don’t. So eat shit.
Not that this will surprise anyone, but you have no clue. I comment on sports frequently. Of course, my sports-related comments are met with snarky responses like “You should stick with politics.”
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:03 AM
Its not like people are complaining that someone ruined the end of Usual Suspects for them. These shows were on not 12 hours ago. Many air during the same time slot. Football is on. Its understandable that not everyone is able to catch up on four shows on a Sunday night.
Again, I’m Ok with the talk. But I’d certainly respect someone’s wishes not to discuss it if it really bothered them.
We’ll just have to agree to disagree. I’ve had things spoiled for me here, but I’ve never fired off a “ZOMG!!! STOPTALKINGABOUTITYOUGUYZZZZ!!!” comment. I can’t say the same for others here. I have enough sense to realize that the world doesn’t revolve around me and that people love certain tv shows and movies and want to talk about them with their friends.
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RexKramerDangerSeeker Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:03 AM
It is very simple. Public face vs private face. It has nothing to do with a “secret society”, and everything to do with what we choose to speak about with different groups of people. Every familial group does it. In my family, and the families like ours that is how you are expected to act. I’m not saying it is the best policy, but it is the policy we act under.
I now understand that I no longer see the difference between my half Catholic family and half military. Thanks, Stigs!
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heldover Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:04 AM
So Nate Silver is a hack? Okay…
You’re aware he’s only working for the NYT because of his impeccable record doing all that shit on his own for so many years? He’s a stat nerd. What do stat nerds love? Using their numbers/skills to predict something and being proven correct.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Of course, my sports-related comments are met with snarky responses like “You should stick with politics.”
golf is the one safe haven ’round these parts. negativity free zone.
sincerely
spencer dick
CEO test positive institute
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sousedbergin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Raccoons are vile things.
Love Raccoons, punted one once, it did not give a fuck. Other time I was passed out the couch and heard eating, woke up turned on the light and there was 3 raccoons eating in my kitchen (must have climbed 3 stories up to the patio and pushed the door open). I tried making myself look big a but they just gave me a look like ‘shuddup buddy’ and sauntered off. Often stumbling home drunk I will come across a family of raccoons crossing the street and I always give a formal bow. Toronto apparently has the most in the world and they are awesome.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:05 AM
Nate? Is that you? Sorry, but at this point based on trajectory of race anyone saying Obama has a 70% chance of winning is driving a narrative.
/pats ImJustSayin on head
“Time for bed”
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:07 AM
As I have said before I look forward to two things the most the day after the election. First, the fact that Romney has won and I can come here and look for Queefer’s comments and they will be non-existant as after the first debate. Second, the Nate Silver myth will have been dispelled.
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sousedbergin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:08 AM
But 2008 turnout isn’t happening.
Women vote more than men do, suffice to say Romney is fucked right in his ‘Made in China’ magic underpants.
/Cheers to women who have pretty hair, smell good, vote intelligently ,provide blowjobs and prevent me from living in a cave
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:09 AM
My knowledge of Nate Silver comes exclusively from this website. But it seems like it’d be career suicide for him to predict Obama win with 70% certainty and not have it come true. What benefit does he get by saying Obama is going to win even if he knows it’s not true?
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:09 AM
Love Raccoons, punted one once, it did not give a fuck.
my old dog, a giant airedale, once broke thru our screen door to chase a racoon at 6am. fortunately, i caught her leash before she could sprint after it, but despite a snarling, obviously aggressive 90-pound dog on it’s shit like the waffen SS during jewbilee, the racoon reacted like someone asked them to stop smoking around their children, and simply waddled away.
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 AM
As I have said before I look forward to two things the most the day after the election. First, the fact that Romney has won and I can come here and look for Queefer’s comments and they will be non-existant as after the first debate. Second, the Nate Silver myth will have been dispelled.
Umm, he was here and said that Obama got his ass kicked.
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Jimmy Chitwood Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 AM
As I have said before I look forward to two things the most the day after the election. First, the fact that Romney has won and I can come here and look for Queefer’s comments and they will be non-existant as after the first debate. Second, the Nate Silver myth will have been dispelled.
I HOPE you’re right about all this, except for the disappearance of Queefer. Although he’s severely mixed up in his political views, he’s an ok guy.
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Truman gets the credit for deciding to use the force, but not for the planning of the attack. The way the media tried to spin bin Laden’s death is different. Of course Obama had to allow it to happen, but that is worlds apart from actually planning it. That is the distinction I wish was made more clear.
i don’t know what media you listen to that had obama hunched over a 3d model of the compound, moving figures around, simulating and planning the attack, but he had several options to choose from, was the only one who could give the order.
made his choice, gave the go ahead and the mission was accomplished. that’s not marginalizing the work the special forces did in planning the several options available.
if people really thing obama and his staff were trying to take credit for planning the raid, you must have some serious issues at heart that would cause you to interpret the information in that manner outside the facts that are readily available at your local library internet kiosk.
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heldover Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Just so we’re all clear:
The day after the election is going to be HILARIOUS.
Although, what are we expecting for the night of the election?
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ImJustSayin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:14 AM
I HOPE you’re right about all this
I am. There are two weeks for the left to come to grips with the fact that Obama was Jimmy Carter’s second term.
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scripty Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:14 AM
Anybody else listen to The 2nd Law yet?
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Truman gets the credit for deciding to use the force, but not for the planning of the attack. The way the media tried to spin bin Laden’s death is different. Of course Obama had to allow it to happen, but that is worlds apart from actually planning it. That is the distinction I wish was made more clear.
here’s my problem with this line of thinking…bush’s admin had a hand in fucking up the planning from 2003-2008 in afghanistan and iraq AND didn’t let the ninjas do their shit the way obama has.
gotta give credit to rummy giving JSOC the ability to become the self-sustaining/supporting unit it is today, but at the same time, he didnt let them off their leash.
it’s all relative…obama shouldnt be given credit for pulling the trigger, but he should be given credit for having the stones to deal with a situation where shit went bad.
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:15 AM
if people really thing obama and his staff were trying to take credit for planning the raid, you must have some serious issues at heart that would cause you to interpret the information in that manner outside the facts that are readily available at your local library internet kiosk.
My home connection went down a few days ago and I had to go to the library because I had to send some important e-mail. Those things are timed and after 30 minutes, they log you off. Is this everywhere in the country or just a Georgia thing?
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Watsonian Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:15 AM
Nate? Is that you? Sorry, but at this point based on trajectory of race anyone saying Obama has a 70% chance of winning is driving a narrative. At 2008 turnout levels this race would be very close. But 2008 turnout isn’t happening.
I’ll trust the most accuract pollster out there before taking anything a commenter on this blog says seriously.
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sousedbergin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:16 AM
the racoon reacted like someone asked them to stop smoking around their children, and simply waddled away.
There are clumsy aren’t they? See them flailing around bar dumpsters all the time. Girlfriend is a bartender (obviously) and has a resident raccoon she named “Poncho,” huge sluggish fucker, rather genial sort really. Apparently Toronto raccoons have crazy problems with heart disease and diabetes from eating human garbage.
CBC did a great documentary on Raccoons with David Suzuki (fairly hoser sentence).
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mmonast Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Of course Obama had to allow it to happen, but that is worlds apart from actually planning it. That is the distinction I wish was made more clear.
jesus fucking christ no one said obama personally planned the fucking raid. He was given a variety of options and chose the most difficult one (the actual raid with seals on the ground). despite not the best intelligence and no one actually seeing OBL on the ground. He gets the credit because he chose the most difficult operation, which there was not overwhelming support for.
Now, of course the military gets all the credit for the planning and execution (nothing the president has ever taken credit for). but the guy had to pull the fucking trigger…which is more than anyone can say about bush in regards to bin ladin.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:17 AM
My home connection went down a few days ago and I had to go to the library because I had to send some important e-mail. Those things are timed and after 30 minutes, they log you off. Is this everywhere in the country or just a Georgia thing?
in ohio, our library internet homepages are usually porn.
/carl monday investigation’d
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kaiserwilhelmreems is commenting too quickly Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:18 AM
My home connection went down a few days ago and I had to go to the library because I had to send some important e-mail. Those things are timed and after 30 minutes, they log you off. Is this everywhere in the country or just a Georgia thing?
i think it’s georgia, but it’s been a while since i’ve used one myself once i accidentally clicked on the history and saw all the porn that has been viewed on that machine.
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Cowboy Mike's Old Original Red Hot Ricochet Barbeque Sauce Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:18 AM
fuck yea i did. how far you in now? dont wanna spoil anything
Huge letdown of an ending, was really expecting Margaret to die. Son of a bitch these plotlines with her are AWFUL.
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RexKramerDangerSeeker Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:18 AM
My home connection went down a few days ago and I had to go to the library because I had to send some important e-mail. Those things are timed and after 30 minutes, they log you off. Is this everywhere in the country or just a Georgia thing?
In Ohio, it’s 4 minutes. If you need more internet time than that, you’re not doing it right.
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Urinal Mint Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Apparently Toronto raccoons have crazy problems with heart disease and diabetes from eating human garbage.
A startling microcosm.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 AM
soused…obligatory re: racoons.
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scripty Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 AM
i don’t know what media you listen to that had obama hunched over a 3d model of the compound, moving figures around, simulating and planning the attack, but he had several options to choose from, was the only one who could give the order.
excellent visual. Needs more with Barry sporting a toothpick out his mouth, using some over-sized walkie talkie and pouding his fist on a table. “let me tell you folks, when you hear Comanche, you folks will know we got’em.”
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:19 AM
in ohio, our library internet homepages are usually porn.
/carl monday investigation’d
Long time ago, Daily Show had a segment skewering this guy. Local news investigative reporters are the best. They report on potholes like it’s the Watergate scandal.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Huge letdown of an ending, was really expecting Margaret to die. Son of a bitch these plotlines with her are AWFUL.
i was expecting her to get stabbed by her son. I SO WANTED THAT TO HAPPEN.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Long time ago, Daily Show had a segment skewering this guy.
for some reason, i always found it hilarious that carl monday drove a honda accord.
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Sir Spicious Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:21 AM
I’ll trust the most accuract pollster out there before taking anything a commenter on this blog says seriously.
Nate Silver isn’t a pollster, he’s an analyst of polling data. He set up 538 as a side project, and was so good at it that NYT bought it. I’d trust his analysis.
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scripty Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:23 AM
if only Obama would have given more covert funding to that guy who just went to Afghanistan and tried to hunt caves on his own, America would be safer.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:24 AM
if only Obama would have given more covert funding to that guy who just went to Afghanistan and tried to hunt caves on his own, America would be safer.
a modern day bo gritz, he is.
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arkbadger Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Although, what are we expecting for the night of the election?
if it’s anything like 4 years ago, I expect a sprinkling of racism, combined with a couple of bannings, and some completely reasonable discussion.
and if we are all lucky, someone will bring some rice krispy treats.
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Der Kaiser Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:25 AM
I missed the whole tarbaby meltdown. One of my biggest regret in life. And I’m not even exaggeration.
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scripty Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:25 AM
for some reason, i always found it hilarious that carl monday drove a honda accord.
well when you pull up in a large newsvan that says EYEWITNESS INVESTIGATIONS people wont open the door. I like Carl Monday type stuff.
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sousedbergin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Although, what are we expecting for the night of the election?
Last time got drunk in a giant old theatre watching the election with a crowd of sensible 100% Obama supporters. People lost it when Obama said his daughters are getting a puppy. Probably going back there but with $275 on Obama will probably be drinking fancy (laphroaig/JWB which is kind of an asshole move to put in a flask).
Spencer my dog often tries to run at raccoons, sit this one out champ they would kill you in about 4 seconds.
Puppy almost caught a skunk, the contingency plan is for me to take the dog and live on the patio with unlimited whiskey until the smell goes away.
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Clayton Cargill Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:26 AM
CBC did a great documentary on Raccoons with David Suzuki (fairly hoser sentence).
that was on PBS too, broadcast as a Nature broadcast. I was very much compelled by it.
Not so much by this comment thread.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Puppy almost caught a skunk, the contingency plan is for me to take the dog and live on the patio with unlimited whiskey until the smell goes away.
oh, my airedale got a skunk once…bathing a big pissed off terrier was a blast, lemme tell you.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:31 AM
if it’s anything like 4 years ago, I expect a sprinkling of racism, combined with a couple of bannings, and some completely reasonable discussion.
There will probably be a Gangham Style parody, too.
I will bring the punch and pie.
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Nada Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:32 AM
A large cockroach will not rattle this reporter.
Let’s see him handle this.
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sousedbergin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:33 AM
oh, my airedale got a skunk once…bathing a big pissed off terrier was a blast, lemme tell you.
Yeah I stepped on the leash to stop her, skunks are fucking slow. How long until the smell went away?
/Not surprising the dog was pissed, apparently it hurts like a bitch
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Although, what are we expecting for the night of the election?
EiC cold-calling a Chris Matthews hologram for dick pics
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arkbadger Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:33 AM
oh, my airedale got a skunk once…bathing a big pissed off terrier was a blast, lemme tell you.
my dog got into his second one about a month ago. fucking miserable. I tried the tomato juice bath the first time, with limited success. this last time I did the peroxide and baking soda, again with limited success. that smell just doesn’t go away, it’s awful.
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Nada Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Lance Armstrong’s 1st wife wrote this
Huh. Never heard that term before: “wasband.” Funny.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:35 AM
How long until the smell went away?
the bathing and special skunk soap stuff we bought made it a little better, but had to take her to a groomer’s to get shaved and bathed til it was all gone.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:36 AM
and yes, mole…”groomer’s” is possessive as in the storefront they work.
/working on it
//progress
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Clayton Cargill Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:38 AM
/Not surprising the dog was pissed, apparently it hurts like a bitch
I have personally been skunked at least three times, but once blasted directly in the face. It is quite uncomfortable.
That dog is gonna stink forever. The de-skunking home remedy is Blue dish soap + baking soda + hydrogen peroxide. I didn’t dose the stuff, just put it in a bucket of hot water. Then scrub the ever loving fuck out of the dog until you can’t scrub it anymore, and the dog wishes it was dead. Then dry it just as hard.
Even with that though, if the dog gets wet, it will smell skunky for a while.
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rockchalk101 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Huge letdown of an ending, was really expecting Margaret to die. Son of a bitch these plotlines with her are AWFUL.
She absolutely sucks. That said, Maggie is based on the real Nucky’s second wife, whom he was married to until he died. So chances are, she isn’t going anywhere. Which is a damn shame. I mean, they could get rid of her, I certainly want them to but I don’t see it happening. The problem with that show, pretty much the only problem is that it is based, although loosely on things that actually happened so you do have some sense of who lives and who dies. That said, what I am curious about is if they build up a war between Gym and Rothstein ending in Rothstein getting capped much like he did in real life, though under different circumstances.
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Nada Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Thanks for the link to the Manziel profile
Johnny Turnover!
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KC Resident Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Although, what are we expecting for the night of the election?
If it is anything like four years ago, TBLAD is the place to be.
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rockchalk101 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 AM
Gym=Gyp…can’t type this morning.
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sousedbergin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:47 AM
I have personally been skunked at least three times, but once blasted directly in the face. It is quite uncomfortable.
Some folk’ll never eat a skunk but then again some folk’ll like
Clayton the Slack Jawed Yokel.
Most folk’ll never lose a toe but then again some folk’ll like
Clayton the Slack Jawed Yokel.
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Rodney King's Pool Cleaners Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I’m a libertarian, so I’m going to be disappointed no matter who wins this November, but this Queefer guy is intolerable. Step outside your echo chambers, dude. Sheezus.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:53 AM
I’m a libertarian, so I’m going to be disappointed no matter who wins this November
obligatory.
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sousedbergin Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:54 AM
I’m a libertarian
When are you moving to Honduras?
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St. Bear Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 10:54 AM
Some folk’ll never eat a skunk but then again some folk’ll like
Clayton the Slack Jawed Yokel.
Weird.
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ButtersBC Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Gary Johnson gives me the willies…can’t help but think if his version of America was allowed to come to pass it would soon become Thunderdome, but not in a cool way
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A.P. Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:06 AM
my political contribution
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Nada Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Its not like people are complaining that someone ruined the end of Usual Suspects for them
That Keyser Soze, he’s quite the verbal guy.
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Nada Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:08 AM
golf is the one safe haven ’round these parts. negativity free zone
Until someone points out that Sergio has never won a major.
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:09 AM
That Keyser Soze, he’s quite the verbal guy.
what kint of asshole do you think you are with that shit?
/competitive eating is much like the end of usual suspects…kobayashi’s driving everyone away
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spencer096 Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Until someone points out that Sergio has never won a major.
please, i don’t get upset at that. i get upset at the wholesale discounting of his ability…dude can stripe it.
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Benjamin Franklin Rodriguez has the highest WAR evah! Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:10 AM
I’m a libertarian, so I’m going to be disappointed no matter who wins this November, but this Queefer guy is intolerable. Step outside your echo chambers, dude. Sheezus.
Libertarians crack me up.
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QueeferSutherland Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:21 AM
/competitive eating is much like the end of usual suspects…kobayashi’s driving everyone away
That’s well done.
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Blue Horseshoe Loves Anacott Steel Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:23 AM
When’s the Big Lead Jets and Notre Dame blog coming up?
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Jason McIntyre Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:24 AM
When’s the Big Lead Jets and Notre Dame blog coming up?
Probably one post on each team today. Thanks for the interest.
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Nada Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:30 AM
/competitive eating is much like the end of usual suspects…kobayashi’s driving everyone away
That’s well done.
what kint of asshole do you think you are with that shit?
This other one, too.
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Blue Horseshoe Loves Anacott Steel Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Probably one post on each team today. Thanks for the interest.
Can’t wait. Although as a somewhat Irish fan they will get crushed in Norman.
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MeandWillieMcGee Says:
October 22nd, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Next time you want to steal from 7-Eleven, remember this video.
Man, I was just waiting for the refs to whistle that play dead.