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Texas Republican Congressman Randy Neugebauer ladies and gentlemen... Saw that vid on NBC nightly news tonight. The stupidity, and arrogance, of these people seem to know no bounds... d There are only two things in texas- steers and queers. Since we don't see the horns on him, it kind of narrows it down....doesn't it?

your mom?

I want to make a film, pls unleash your stash of crap!

I have treated in the past 14 years dozens of shoulder injuries, trauma and non-trauma. Most of them resolve without need for surgery, some do need to be operated on. I have also seen some really bad surgical outcomes, where people end up totally screwed up for life. Surgery should be considered after all other options have been exhausted. I would have taken rehab option first.

To me it all boils down to Citizens United decision. It opened flood gates to unlimited and unchecked spending by corporations, rich and powerful. It really doesn't seem to matter who is elected, as the same sources pay both sides. This system outlived itself, having several political parties would make it tougher to grease the pockets of unethical bastards. I think it's time to revise the constitution and revise the government itself. And if there is one ruling to repeal it's Citizens United!

Time to separate the union and let the christian fucktards have their own country. Let's see how long they last on their own.

It's Smiley, because it would accept 2 carabiners.

Yeah, right, like that's human nature. Why didn't the Dems follow this advice - "Hey, let's let Bush whatever the fuck he wants and when the country turns to shit we reap the benefits".... Actually that exactly what happened. End result- stock market collapse, banking collapse and patriot act allowing phone and internet surveillance on US citizens.

I damn near agree with this. I'm not entirely clear on the reason why the employer mandate got a delay, but it sure plays poorly. As to the train wreck, I agree too. If the law is in fact a disaster, than it will need to be amended or repealed. If in fact the American people like it, as we are told they may, than perhaps it is not a disaster worthy of shutting down the government. Shutting down the govt over this is the epitome of arrogance. If ACA works, then the Dems and Obama get all of the credit. But if it doesn't, then I can't see how any of these Ds deserve to stay in office. If this crop of Republicans is the only alternative, well, that's scary too. Dude, did you get back on your meds? For once you started making sense. BTW, the best thing for Republican party is to separate from Tea Party. Tea Party is an ultimate collection of free loading hypocrites. Please make it on YOUR OWN! Start your own party, have your own candidates. Yes, Tea Party deserves representation (as insane as they are), but for crying out loud: walk the walk and do it on your own.

I would have advocated a rehab first, combined with quitting swimming for a while, hitting the weights to rebalance the muscles. 95% of injuries like this can be fix without surgical intervention.

with looming shutdown my climbing plans at Red Rocks might change quite a bit, same with Yosemite, Zion and all the rest of national parks. Thanks republifuck assholes!

Really? when your climbing partner gives you a rack of draws, do you individually test them? Because I never did (even though I climb now for 35 years). I am probably going to start now, but up to now I never did beyond just a visual glance. Sure as heck I have learned from my and others mistakes, and I feel lucky this way, I guess others are less lucky. But throwing prosecution into this mix is a dangerous path for all climbers, as mistakes always will happen, I just hope it's not me.

This is kind of scary: Read I realize people are upset, but this is looking for a scapegoat at it's best!

still moving, at some point next year. vegas baby!

I am looking for a solid partner for RR or Zion. 5.10 and up, mostly interested in longer stuff. crazypolishbob at gmail. i'll have a rope/full rack.

FEAR! I mean wtf? fire creating it's own weather? duh dumbshit- nothing new. Sequoiadendron giganteum are fucking FIRE RESISTANT! Yes dumb fuck, they actually NEED fire, so the cones can open. And this fire has nothing to do with global warming. How about misguided policy of fire suppression starting in 1974. How about clear cutting and replanting monocultures? How about people building houses in a middle of the forest. It's the same nonsense, with building on the flood planes. That whole article is just fear mongering at it's best.

I would suggest going to the Rockies, should be prime time for either rock or mix.

have anyone actually consider a possibility of a suicide?

Doug, you are correct- he was with Kukuczka on Annapurna. To correct Planet Mountain the story is: both climbers were descending. There was a text message sent from Hajzer's phone to Hajzer's wife with message that Kaczkan (Haizer's partner) fell in Japanese couloir. Turns out it was sent from the base by (probably) the cook. In reality both were descending in windy conditions. Kaczkan looked up and saw Hajzer tumbling down. He saw him stopping about 500m below. Kaczkan descended to the place where Hajzer stopped and saw his partner was dead. The confusion about Kaczkan's fall is due to the text message sent from Hajzer's phone, but this information turns out inaccurate.

Looks like one of the last members of the "Golden Era" of polish alpinism from the 70's and 80's just died on G1. Artur Hajzer is presumed dead. He was Kukuczka's partner from the attempt on South Face of Lhotse, when Kukuczka died after his rope snapped. He was one of the few remaining active members of the "art of suffering" group. Looks like his luck have run out- RIP. P.S.- he climbed 7 out of 14 8000m peaks, some of them in winter, all without oxygen.

you made me spill my coffee through the nose!

First hand account

From Steve Swenson

Here is a first hand account: in Polish So first of all, Northern Pakistan is no longer a safe place. The group announced they are targeting all the foreigners. The killings were reprisal for killings of Bin Laden. At the moment Pakistani army is doing very little to capture the group or secure tourist.

well, you might want to re-think it twice. Wielicki just canceled winter expedition to Nanga Parbat.