KaskadskyjKozak

Yo, Matt, I never said I did not like the Park Service. I have some gripes with the way permits are allocated for some areas along Cascade River - like the Boston Basin with preference given to guides (advance permits unavailable to the general public). If extending the NCNP will result in more such issues (e.g. at WA pass), which it likely will, then I am not to keen on it.

But there certainly was not any personal attacks there. There were some harsh criticism of the NPS and their policies. But also, the OP (Val Zephyr ) and her party were a bunch of idiots, and were told that in the thread. Sounds like Ranger Kevork(ian) is kinda a cry baby. They are a public servant, and if that level of review of their job performance by the general public causes them that much personal consternation, maybe it's time for them to get off the Government titty, and get wit the private sector, where I'm sure they will find things much easier and the working conditions much friendlier to their thin skin The OP of THAT thread certainly were not idiots. As some pointed out the ranger in question could and should have just issued a permit on the spot rather than waste everyone's time and introduce unnecessary hassle and ill-will to visitors to the park.

Me too....especially since he died 10 years ago. Ivan - you still think "moron" is not a propos?

ask your best buddy - you never seem to call him on this point nonsense - i told that ole'boy plenty of times, but more commonly in person 'cuz he's actually pretty restrained 'round these parts - he listens about as well as everybody else around here at any rate, tvash's argument is a strong one, and the purest. i'm not sold on it heart and soul, mostly b/c i'm deep cynic, but i'm plenty willing to accept that my world-view is fucked. For me OBL's assassination was anticlimatic. Why now? On a human/emotional level I felt sadness for a life he chose and having to die a miserable, dog's death. But, OTOH, I am not going to go on some crusade about how this action is somehow beneath the US, unconstitutional, or some huge tragedy indicating our nation's abandonment of some pure, idealistic principles (that, as you pointed out, we never adhered to) or imminent demise and descent into totalitarianism (as Bill alludes to). This latest killing falls in the same category as OBL's in my view - not much difference, really.

ask your best buddy - you never seem to call him on this point

there were plenty of morons whining about OBL's assassination as well

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The loss is more profound than some realize... ;-)

Our first computer was an Apple IIe. Wow, that seems like an eternity ago.

You forgot "PROACTIVE CARE" as opposed to reactive care - get checkups and treatment prior to (and in place of) an expensive emergency room visit, ambulance call, late-administered treatment...

Right now insurance companies are dictating whether or not you are covered, and how much, if you have existing conditions, the cost of your premium, which doctors are preferred providers, etc. Apparently GGK just wants to replace the evil insurance companies with a Big Brother who makes similar decisions - contingent care, unequal benefits based on your weight or lifestyle choices, etc. You would think "single-payer" and "universal" health care would be pretty clear terms, but I guess if you smoke crack and worship Satan, well, such concepts are out of grasp.

someone should get a picture of her posing with Fred Beckey

Your past presidential predictions have sucked balls. Poor Prole - can only take everything literally - and "seriously".

He's smart enough to see that Barry is gonna get reelected.

http://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb108.jsp 5.3% inpatients without insurance to be compared with 15.4% (in 2008) of the US population without insurance (and much more inadequately insured). Some uninsured are healthy people, but many uninsured have chronic conditions due to lack of treatment until an emergency demands a trip to the ER. Also note that the report points out that society pays for the uninsured through increased health care costs despite some here pretending that hospitals somehow eat the cost without passing it on to the public and/or their customers. You got it all figured out, Cliff! Too bad you are pissing in the wind!

What was "degrading" about it? Your uncanny resemblance to Cliff? - albeit he is more likable than you.

Yes, this is a tasty drink, but you are going to have to buy 2 bottles of rather obscure liqueurs to make it.

You are a humorless fuckwit.

That may be true, but do you have a wife or girlfriend? This was supposed to be the girlie martini thread, not the selfish man thread. Though you're right, one would never guess that amidst all the dickwaving going on. Changing the title. Learn to make a good cosmopolitan and a mojito.

Thanks, Cliff!

True dat. +1

Bombay Sapphire is the standard go-to. Occasionally I'll get Hendrick's, which is slightly better, but not enough (usually) to justify the price difference. Plymouth is tasty too.

I'm not sure why you're so negative about the webcam, Loren. It's a useful tool, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Look at how it was installed, my guess is that it won't last the winter. there were some great views showing on it yesterday...

Close. I go with 5:1 gin:vermouth. As for the olive, rinse the brine off of it briefly first and dry it off, so your martini is not ruined (i.e. dirty)