January 13, 2012

Raise your hand if you're voting for Santorum!

"Out of all my friends who are Democrat, only one said he will still vote for him. All the others said they would even vote for the most conservative candidate, Rick Santorum, if he wins the nomination." Tom Hawks, Freeper

I wanna meet this guys "Democrat friends".

January 11, 2012

Election Law Experts Say James O’Keefe Allies Could Face Charges Over Voter Fraud Stunt (TPM)

"It was one of the few — if not the only — coordinated efforts to attempt in-person voter fraud, and it was pulled off by affiliates of conservative activist James O’Keefe at polling places in New Hampshire Tuesday night. All of it part of an attempt to prove the need for voter ID laws that voting rights experts say have a unfair impact on minority voters."

http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/01/election_law_experts_say_james_okeefe_accomplices_could_face_charges_over_voter_fraud_stunt.php?ref=fpa

Priceless.

January 11, 2012

Buy American?

People really need to take my lack of ability to concentrate into consideration when they choose their bumper stickers.

On the back of an Isuzu Rodeo
"Buy American"

It caused a personal conflict and affected my driving ability. I'm all for buying American, but I would sell my soul to get my old Rodeo back. That is, if I hadn't lost it when I moved to Arizona.

January 10, 2012

An idea concerning trolls.

Not the cute, wart-covered, green ones under the bridges...the other ones.

Instead of banning these FReeps, let's banish them to a special group that is moderated/maintained by the most vicious DUers here. He/she/it can take their best shots and we'll kindly reciprocate...en masse.

Think of the stress relief it would afford some of our crankier DUers! I know damned well I can do better than that PM that has been circulating. It could possibly be enough of a release to give our random jury a break! Why beat up on your own when you have fresh meat...er...trolls to feast upon?! Naturally, this group would be exempt from almost all DU rules. Skinner can run naked through the threads without punishment while randomly cracking a whip against the asses of random banished trolls!

FREEPER FOR ALL!!!

January 8, 2012

Mitt Romney: Don’t Run For Office If You Need The Salary: TPM

“I happened to see my dad run for governor when he was 54 years old,” Romney said. “He had good advice to me. He said never get involved in politics if you have to win election to pay a mortgage. If you find yourself in a position when you can serve, you ought to have a responsibility to do so if you think you can make a difference, and don’t get involved in politics when your kids are still young because it may turn their heads.”

http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/01/mitt-romney-dont-run-for-office-if-you-need-the-salary.php?ref=fpa

I really don't think Mitt knows what it's like to be a human. Does he think this statement will win him the votes of the 99%? How generous it is of him to take the chance on only making a six figure salary just to lead us into his version of the future. Moron.

January 7, 2012

Good morning, kids!

I'm feeling pretty sad this morning. A good friend, my husband's old bass player, is being taken off of life support today after a massive stroke a couple of days ago. I don't handle death well, and I've had to do it way too much the past couple of years. The husband is still sleeping, so I'm here alone with my thoughts. Trying to choke back the emotion so I can get to the store before he wakes up, but not having much luck.

So, I came here to numb my brain a bit. Thanks for the smart thinking stuff, the funny stuff, the random stuff and all the other stuff that has given my brain something else to do this morning besides think about the planet without this guy.



Okay, deep breath and offta the store. I'm sure dealing with the irritating masses of this town will cheer me right up!

January 5, 2012

Damn it.

I hate when I forget to update my Netflix queue. I'm getting "Saw: the Final Chapter" and that's not what I want.

Okay...before I get all jumped on because I'm not streaming...I haven't set it up, yet. Besides, not enough of the stuff I wanna watch is available. So...just hush up.

This day is just sucking. I woke up thinking it was Friday. Should've been a hint.

January 5, 2012

The Real Welfare Queen

A woman walked in today to make copies. She was wearing some God awful perfume, which was annoying enough. But, then she kept talking, and talking, and talking.

We have an American flag in our front lobby. “Oooh. What a nice flag” she says as she’s friggin’ stroking it...wtf? “I wish everyone had a flag. We just don’t have any real patriotism in this country, anymore.” Uhhhhh...sure.

Another customer walks in. A very nice man that I’ve worked with several times. He’s the owner of a maid service (franchise). She was busy trying to sift through her shit, so I excused myself to see what he needed. When she heard that he owned a maid service, “Oh! You’re the owner? I’ve been using the same maid service for years. I’ve heard you’re really expensive.”

This poor guy just wanted to have some stuff printed. He did not need a confrontation at his local print shop. He politely explained that the prices per hour were higher, but that they send out two people instead of the typical one so it ended up normally less expensive. She then started spouting off ridiculous claims about her current service and he was gently trying to call her bluff. She was crazy and kept inflating her previous claims. I kept interrupting her by asking him questions, but she kept blabbering away.

Finally, I was back to her. She was having copies of her financial material and bills done so she could collect welfare. Wait...it gets better. She started complaining about how difficult it is to get welfare these days because, “it’s all going to people who are too lazy to work.” /sigh “I have to get welfare because my husband doesn’t have to pay alimony anymore.” Holy shit. I’d place her age at mid-50s. She was driving a newer car. Couldn’t see clearly enough, but it looked like a mid-sized Honda. I’d guess just a year or two old.

“Do you know what’s even more upsetting? They didn’t even ask for my birth certificate! Anyone can walk in there and get welfare, even illegals!!” I had to ask... “Did they ask for a copy of your driver’s license or other I.D.?” Well, of course. “And, your SS card?” “Yes, but, anyone can get a driver’s license and social security card.” I walked away.

I finished her crap and went back to my office, but she kept talking. I don’t hear very well, so every time she’d open her trap I’d have to get up and walk to the front desk to see if she needed something. Well, the last straw was, “I can’t wait until that lousy Obama is kicked out of office. I’m sick of him bowing down to all the minorities and illegals in this country and not giving a shit about people like me.”

Fuck you, lady. You drive a new car, you have a cleaning service, you look pretty damned healthy and well-fed, you had decent clothes on, you’re whining because your alimony ran out. And, you’re applying for welfare. Guess what? I wouldn’t blame our President for not giving a shit about you. I know I don’t.

Right after she left, the woman that is in love with the font Comic Sans came in. I need a drink.

January 1, 2012

For my friends in Chicago.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/videogallery/66807079/News/Chicago-Tribune-Pictures-of-the-Year-2011

Happy New Year to my friends and family.

P.S. I can't find a credit to the music in this video. If anyone can tell me who it is, I'll love you all day. I gotta thing for strings.

Edit: For those that can't watch the video or want descriptions of the photos:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/photo/chi-111221-tribune-2011-photos-of-the-year-pictures,0,7690873.photogallery