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Same rules of engagement for Home Depot, eh?

KK, I've heard several people say it with full intent. One exact quote, by a young enlisted man speaking to his buddies, "I'm going to Iraq to kill me some towelheads." I've also heard "sand *" used in this context. It's understandable, killing another human being is not something to take lightly, and it's easier if you can dehumanize your target. Perhaps "infidel" is sufficiently pejorative to serve that function on their side. Certainly some form of this process has been around as long as warfare. That doesn't mean I have to stand up and applaud it. Hatred of the Other, whether based on race, religion, gender, sexuality, or social class, is the central flaw of humanity.

Oh, I think I understand, you have your set theory backwards. The "kill the towelheads" crowd is a subset of McCain supporters, but not all McCain supporters are of that group. By the same token, if the Log Cabin Republicans endorse McCain, it doesn't mean that McCain is in favor of gay marriage.

I'm unclear on why you think this. Is it that you find the phrase offensive? Is it the notion that someone who feels this way would be a McCain supporter? Is it my implication that xenophobic racism is present on our side as well as in the radical elements promoting jihad?

fuck clucking, lets go base humping b6Yy-B-k7h8

I'm sort of surprised there isn't some penny stock advertised there that I can invest in to be in on the ground floor of the coming oil rush on North Dakota.

The Seattle REI used to be up on Capitol Hill and FF was right across the street. When REI moved down the hill, FF followed. They understand the dynamic. In the same way, when Starbucks moved into a new town, they usually tried to set up shop in the same block as the best coffee joint. They never put the old shop out of business, they were just drafting the leader.

Agreed, this is a great running thread, thanks Bill! The Edelrid Fat Rock Slim I got last winter (thanks to this thread) is a nice cord.

We had 3" yesterday morning, looked like full on winter with flocked trees and snow covered pastures, but it's just been drizzling this morning. Still, weather forecast for Tenino shows snow showers through Sunday. Yeah, I'm really looking forward to spring and unabashed rock season, but I kind of like this.

Matt, you should read "Mistakes Were Made (but not by me)", an excellent book on cognitive dissonance. All will become clear.

Unless Mike is writing for Stratfor, this is not his work. unattributed source An interesting read though, thanks for posting it Serenity. Here's another forecast for the future, an article from the New York Times Magazine back in January by Parag Kahanna, entitled "Waving Goodbye to Hegemony." It's a long feature article, so I'll just post a link rather than the full text.

Baseless maybe, but no attack is meaningless

Absolutely. Nice meeting you on Saturday.

Have you ever smelled moth balls? Did you hold him by his feet or his wings?

Thanks for the tip Arch. Down south, in Centralia, is La Tarrasca. The family comes from Michoacan, they have a limited menu, but Mama's recipes are killer, and the Chile Relleno is so good it convinced my 14 year old daughter that she likes them. That'd be exit 81, turn left, stay right, on your left, for those on the I-5 circuit.

Pee Bottle? Better to develop what Willi Unsoeld used to refer to as a "Himalayan bladder." Friend of mine had a pee bottle in his VW van back when you could live in the Yosemite Lodge parking lot. A couple of valley rats noticed his accommodation, you can guess what his nickname that summer was.

Nope. Nice to see you, j_b.

indeed, embedding is disabled on that song too. What's with that? There were a couple other versions of that Social D song on youtube, but the sound sort of sucked.

I've never eaten there, but that's pretty funny. Its a sure bet that I'll order the Panang at any Thai restaurant that has it, just like I'll usually order the Chile Relleno: one of those dishes by which to judge the establishment.

Self destruction grabbed you again, eh Fairweather? vyCERZBxv5Y

I have a pretty little pic of her but was yanked off the site..... Because the subject of the photo asked you to remove it, and you didn't, so a moderator had to step in. Dickcheese.

Um, yes. He actually spoke like an adult to other adults. Quite refreshing, actually. And it's only frigging March. A lot of shit can happen between now and Nov. I find that I agree with KK. Obama's speech on race was well done, and the general election is still a long ways off.

Comment like that calls for a Goatse-esque image!