Doug

"Next thing you know, they'll try to drain us of our precious bodily fluids. You know when I first became aware of this Mandrake? During the physical act of love."

Nice post CB, I thought you were lost and gone forever. You must not have got the memo. All the neo-conservatives are at ascencionist.com. They are currently plotting the demise of the latest cartoon show to promote tolerance and acceptance of all.

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One of the things I've learned about politics is the art of vote pandering. One of the biigest gripes I have with the Republican Party is the extreme right that they pander to on a social basis. It appears as though Dubya has let them down. Well, there's always Pat Robertson in 08!

Article on the front page of this morning's Times shows how crappy the parties have become. The Secretary of State, Sam Reed is a Republican. The state Republican party is pissed that (my interpretation) he put state law above the goals of the party! As usual, my disclaimer is that if the shoes were on the other feet, the Dems would probably react the same.

Everything the Dems did was within the state election laws to do. If Gregoire had been ahead after the initial tally, then the State Republican party would have done the exact same thing. I also believe that if Gregoire were in Rossi's shoes, she'd be doing the same thing. So there. Democrat or Republican, they're both politicians. Just as the Dems have to live with W's "victory" in 2000 and his subsequent re-election, the republicans have to live with this outcome.

Has anyone done any research on how many recounts there have been in elections nationwide since, say 1990? How many were called for by Dems, how many by GOP's? I'm going to check into it. I'm willing to bet that there have been quite a few and it's probably split pretty even. It seems to me that when you have a race a close as our governers race, there would always be at least one recount by whatever automated method was initially used, and if the results were still tight, a hand re-count. Then thats it: no more. As for contested ballots, I think if we find that there are an unacceptable number of suspect ballots, perhaps some reform before the next election is in order. Either way, this thing is probably far from over and I sincerely hope that this doesn't widen the chasm between the two main political partes and their legions of blind followers. P.S., If all else fails, put them in the battle cage. Gregoire would kick Rossi's ass!

The middle aged angst was hilarious, as was the portrayal of normal kids trying to live with their super powers.

Sea-Tac - Bai Tong Lynnwood - Talay Thai

I've heard of the full Nelson and half Nelson but I think this is the first time I've seen the Father Nelson....

What goes "klop klop, klop klop, bang bang, klop klop?" An Amish drive-by shooting.

If this has already been posted I apologize: MessageSubject: LATE BREAKING NEWS - The flood of American liberals sneaking across the border into Canada has intensified in the past week, sparking calls for increased patrols to stop the illegal immigration. The re-election of President Bush is prompting the exodus among left leaning citizens who fear they'll soon be required to hunt, pray and agree with Bill OReilly. Canadian border farmers say its not uncommon to see dozens of sociology professors, animal rights activists and Unitarians crossing their fields at night. "I went out to milk the cows the other day, and there was a Hollywood producer huddled in the barn," said Manitoba farmer Red Greenfield, whose acreage borders North Dakota. "The producer was cold, exhausted and hungry. He asked me if I could spare a latte and some free-range chicken. When I said I didn't have any, he left. Didn't even get a chance to show him my screenplay, eh?" In an effort to stop the illegal aliens, Greenfield erected higher fences, but the liberals scaled them. So he tried installing speakers that blare Rush Limbaugh across the fields. "Not real effective," he said. "The liberals still got through, and Rush annoyed the cows so much they wouldnt give milk." Officials are particularly concerned about smugglers who meet liberals near the Canadian border, pack them into Volvo station wagons, drive them across the border and leave them to fend for themselves. A lot of these people are not prepared for rugged conditions," an Ontario border patrolman said. I found one carload without a drop of drinking water. They did have a nice little Napa Valley cabernet, though." When liberals are caught, they're sent back across the border, often wailing loudly that they fear retribution from conservatives. Rumors have been circulating about the Bush administration establishing re-education camps in which liberals will be forced to drink domestic beer and watch NASCAR. In the days since the election, liberals have turned to sometimes ingenious ways of crossing the border. Some have taken to posing as senior citizens on bus trips to buy cheap Canadian prescription drugs. After catching a half-dozen young vegans disguised in powdered wigs, Canadian immigration authorities began stopping buses and quizzing the supposed senior-citizen passengers. If they cant identify the accordion player on The Lawrence Welk Show, we get suspicious about their age," an official said. Canadian citizens have complained that the illegal immigrants are creating an organic-broccoli shortage and renting all the good Susan Sarandon movies. "I feel sorry for American liberals, but the Canadian economy just can't support them," an Ottawa resident said. "How many art-history majors does one country need?" In an effort to ease tensions between the United States and Canada, Vice President Dick Cheney met with the Canadian ambassador and pledged that the administration would take steps to reassure liberals, a source close to Cheney said. "We're going to have some Peter, Paul & Mary concerts. And we might put some endangered species on postage stamps. The president is determined to reach out."

Shit, it's not even winter yet!

don't dip your pen in company ink.

Actually, to be able to do a hike like that right off of the interstate is pretty cool. Looking to the north helps that a little too.

O.K., not really Alpine Lakes, not really a climb, but O.M.F.G. what a gorgeous day for a hike up Bandera. A buddy & I went up there today. Ran into fresh snow, 3 - 4", above 3,000' . The sun was out, the surrounding peaks were sporting freshiez. Now I remember why we live here!

Two fives definitely do not equate to one ten

Remember the golden rule....they that has the gold makes the rules. Disclaimer - If it were a democratic controlled congress, and a fellow dem were facing indicment, they would probably do the same.

I'm glad this thread has drifted to its rightful place in spray. Will, Nicole Kinman & Penelope Cruz. Now, we'll assume the "Tom Cruise is Gay" rumors are all false, but jeezus, who wouldn't be jealous of this guy?

Chickens make lousy housepets

No, I'm not. I do want more thought put into pulling them out than went into putting them in.

keep wishing, some day you will have one!

Remember, in spite of what the Geneva convention says, there really are no rules in War. That being said, I will admit to over-generalizing. I just wish the U.S. would not have under estimated and would getthe hell out!

Heated seats is one of the options I'm going after!