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I'm familiar with the story of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab (aka Underwear Bomber). But I can't find anything relating to the Ass Bomber's failed attempt. I know there was a recent attempt on the life of the Saudi ambassador to the US by Iran, but that was last month. What I can't find is material on the failed attempt on the ambassador's life from last year. Or is he a different Saudi ambassador (to another country, not the US)? Pelase provide a link for my further edification. I'm tired of Googling... TIA.

Well, sticking drugs up your ass for later recovery for use/sale is one thing. But assassinating someone by blowing a bomb out your butt is quite another, IMO. I mean, that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, "when the shit hits the fan."

I was not aware of this. Can you provide an example of what the TSA considered prohibited speech? Just so I'm clear on this... this guy had explosives stuffed up his ass? Just to be clear... What a way to collect your 72 virgins... Well, the bomb went off, so...it's kinda hard to tell whether that train left from a northern or southern station. The ACLU sued the TSA (and won) on behalf of Raed Jarrar, an Iraqi born political activist and blogger who was detained and interrogated for wearing a T shirt that read "We will not be silent" in English and Arabic. We also sued (pending) in favor of Nick George, whose free speech rights were violated when he was handcuffed and abusively interrogated for 5 hours for having some Arabic flash cards in his pocket. Limitations on political speech require 'strict scrutiny', the highest level of constitutional protection. Thanks, Pat. I had not heard of those cases until listening to your program last night. Didn't know you could be denied your flight and interrogated for wearing a T-shirt or learning another language. Now this guy with the gut bomb (or ass bomb, depending upon from which station that train left), that's a new twist... Shoes, underwear... I guess they were just working their way up...

I think here's your answer, Porter: emphasis added

I was not aware of this. Can you provide an example of what the TSA considered prohibited speech? Just so I'm clear on this... this guy had explosives stuffed up his ass? Just to be clear... What a way to collect your 72 virgins...

For Kevbone... so he can get to sleep... [video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watchv=CseO1XRYs9I

'Bone, he was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jack-o. He "actually did it" because he knew that the drugs he was prescribing to MJ would kill him, and he did not monitor his patient. That is enough to be found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. That's why he "actually did it."

Ginger finally made it on, and the 15 seconds of stuff she got to say was actually really informative. Yeah, she wasn't on for very long, but she really knew what she talking about, from my perspective. (I'm listening to the podcast right now, and she just signed off)

How would that work with mobile boarding passes? You just wouldn't get a QR scan emailed to your phone? And you wouldn't know why or how to fix it?

How do you know if you're on the No-Fly List? I mean, before you get to the airport? Are you prohibited from purchasing a ticket online? Or do you only figure it out when you're going through security? Serious question...

Touché!

Noticed that, but I was going with the tight-lipped smile, the high rosy cheekbones, and uplifted eyebrows. Just looked to me like you had yer own little Guy Fawkes to contend with there, ivan. You checked what's in your basement recently...??

Uncanny resemblance... Kid just needs a Snidely Whiplash and a flava-sava tuft and he's good to go!

Just one, but I'm all over it.

Not sure, but I've got two of 'em. Does that mean they're gonna have to cut one off???

I watched all four episodes of Guy on a Buffalo. Fuq'n hilarious!

It won't keep me up at night, but I don't think I'll be eating chucken drumsticks or BBQ ribs anytime soon...

ivan, I think there's a bunch of youngsters here that aren't gonna get that image without it's accompanying caption. Jus' sayin'...

Best post from MountainProject: :lmao: I was wondering when Summitdoucheag would show up somewhere else...

O... M... F... G...!!!1 I soooo did not need to see that. I had no idea this shit was out there. And I thought the LT effects of meth addiction were hideous...

1. In a credit union, you are the owner, along with all of the other shareholders. Once you make a deposit and open an account, you have all the rights and privileges of any other shareholder, regardless of the amount in your account. Five dollars or $5 million, it doesn't matter. 2. In a CU, the shareholders elect the Board of Directors in a one-for-one arrangement. Every member gets only one vote. Again, the amount of money you hold in your account does not entitle you to extra votes or other privileges. Very different from a bank... 3. In a CU, the Board of Directors sets the interest rate. People that you elected and that you can go in to see at the CU are the ones setting the rates of your loan and on your dividend. I know my CU's BoD pretty well, and they know me. I've been at my current CU since 1989. Opened accounts, bought several vehicles, a couple homes, have taken out a HELOC loan, have credit and debit cards, etc. 4. Credit unions in the USA are not-for-profit (not the same as non-profit). They aren't for-profit like banks are. That means that a CU must still turn a small profit, but that surplus is then immediately returned to the shareholders (you) in the form of dividends, lower interest loans, higher interest on savings, free checking, no minimum balances in your accounts, free bill-paying, etc. At a bank, you are charged for many of these services that are free at a CU. At the bank, the profits go into the pockets of its directors... 5. Your deposits are insured up to $250,000 through the NCUSIF, which is backed by "the full faith and credit of the US governement" through the NCUA. This is a mechanism for CU deposit insurance roughly equivalent to the FDIC that insures deposits at banks. Both the NCUSIF/NCUA and the FDIC have the same upper limit of deposit insurance ($250,000). Why any Average Joe in America would put their rainy day account/savings and daily operating cash in any financial institution other than a CU is beyond my level of comprehension. Of course, if you've got more than $250,000 lying around, then a CU is not the place for your scratch, and you ain't an Average Joe. But that ain't me, Brotha... bstach- In Canada, it's a bit different. Your CUs are for-profit, so I imagine that it's not much different than having your money in a bank there. YMMV, since I'm not Canadian. Mebbe you should look into CUs in your neck o' the woods a little bit, eh?

I realized the parasitic nature of most banks almost 30 years ago. I moved my money to a credit union in 1983. I have used credit unions ever since. I have no intention of putting my funds in a bank ever again.

Welcome back, muthafukkah! Where ya been??? We've missed you! Linky1 Linky 2

Love it, Dan! Achtung, Baby!!!1